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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1973-03-29, Page 2THE AUFFIERMA TiM MOW, i 1,7 Dist. 8, Hur�n,,e honors vice presidents GOA=,Brodhagen Com- munity w4,* the seene of a surprise presentation and dance on Wednesday 'evening of last week to boor Mrs. Florence Gib" ion of Gerrie and Albert Carson Listowel, who served the past yea as presidents of the Ontario Association of Agricultural tiadieor and men's divi. gen Reaney 01 Mitchell, rePre. *014We for District No. 8 acted ohairMan. The large crowd in attendance represented mern. leis from fair boards of District Huron and Perth, and Several former presidents. Mr. and Mrs. Art Peppin, from the Agricultural Societies Branch, Ministry- of Agricillture 140PAIELITE. and Food and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bennett, CENT Wingham, were also present. Mrs. Lorraine Seeley of St. Marys and Earl Dick of Seaforth made the presentations to Mrs. Gibson and 10. canon, who were each presented with an engraved, mounted .clock and twin pen set combination. The recipients of these gilts have served for several years on the provincial board, Toronto, and also in their respective local fall fairs. The evening was spent dancing to the music of the Royalaires of Stratford. Coffee and a smorgas- bord lunch was served at the close of the event. It is expected that the 1974 ciin- veation will be held in Toronto at the Royal York Hotel, as larger accommodations have to be sought ,for the OAAS. Ripley man CHAIN SAW MAKES curnNe wins um TWICE -AS -EASY I The twiceaseasy chain saw with TWin Trigger!" Dualtontrol System • LightWeight,perfectly balanced, only 7.1 lbs. less bar end chain a Powerful Homelite• Nerd -Head Engine • AutoMitictisain Oiler, standard equipment • Quiet Softonelluffler Rd, ,rolk lator • iggesteti R.tail Piricti• Tfit Tradaiiisirk of Homolito. ad1onofTextInc. RA$CHMIDT Eiluevale, 357-3877 HOMEUTE • 410t01174 The Howick Lions Club month- ly draw for $500 was won Satur- day by Clayton Nicholson of Rip- ley. Mr. Nicholson, president of the Ripley Lions Club, was s� ex- cited he could not find words to express his surprise. The proceeds from draw tick- ets have been earmarked for the swimming pool. The contract has been let and work is to be com- pleted by June, in readiness for lessons which will commence in July. A coupon appears elsewhere in this paper for anyone who would like topurchase a ticket. Coupons have been received from all over Ontario. Last week there were three from Vancouver, ' three from Winnipeg and a letter on Saturday with a cheque for $20 for four tickets from Balmerton, Ordario. Now, see if you can„find that place. It is north o Kenora and Red Lake—as far north as the road goes. Response from outsiders has been wonderful and the Howick Lions ask for -continued support in this worthwhile project. 1, • man calm trust. WroxeterPersonal .anditts. —et to-fioderich on Wed - and Scott of Iiinevale spent needay and called ors Mrs. Angus cszenichael, and trr. and Mrs. ay with her parents, Mr. and . Lloyd McGee. Mrs. Richard Penner and family of NOM* visited her par- •ents, Mr. and Mrs. Allan ,Adarno last week, , Mr. and Mrs, Hill llordstrom and Cathy,Mr, and Mrs. Ron Paw and Wayne of Grand4Bend were Sunday guests, with Allan Griffith and Mrs. Kate, Griffith. Rarvey Coupland is presently,a patient in Wingham and District Hospital. ,Saturday supper guests with Mr. and Mrs Paul Higgins and family were Mr. and Mrs. Ron Higgins and family of ,Stratford and Mr, and Mrs. Stewart Hig- gins. . Miss Hazel Sperling accent. panted Mrs. George. Fowler of Winghatn and grandebildren, Cindy and Gregory Crawford of Malton, also Mrs, Jean Aitchison James Robertson, Elgin Tomen, Plattsville, and Mrs. Ivan Salves, New Dundee were Sunday guests at the home of their brother, Mr. and Mrs. Ross 'roman. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Clarke visited SinglaY with Rev. and Mrs. Frank Russell in Guelph. Mr. anctiVirs. Ron Biggins and family, Stratford,. spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Stewart Biggins. Mrs. Ross, Sanderson spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Elaine Melntee, Toronto, Archie Taylor, who hi a patient' in Wingham and District flospi. tal, is showing imprevement, Mr. and Mrs. David Sandersent, of London and Jamie Sanderson of Toronto were weekend guest* with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Sanderson. 0 es if M. and Mts. and Min Louise Edgar have re- turned home after spending au enjoyable vaestion'in California and other state.. • 1. Mr. arid Mrs, Arian livfautte44 Seaforth, visited Friday evonir with their aunt, Miss Hazel ling and and Mnklfichaei Telebus. We are very sorry Mr. and ilirE3. Brian Sanderson's. names wero omitted from the guests tending the Clark.Prokopiszyn weddingin last week's paper. orrie. The concert presented by the Dominion Life Choir of Waterloo, held in the United. Cliurchoiii Monday evening of last week was well attended. Proceeds will go to thelehurch redecorating fund. A "TWO FOR AS •.(NOT HUGE , SELECTION OF OUTSTANDING VALUES °- MANUFACTURER'S LIST PRICE OF ONE PLUS A PENNY" WELL AS LOW LOW. PRICES ON "BONUS BUYS" 2 FOR MFRS.11.IST PRICE OF ONE PLUS IC) •Wag•• MAKES A PENNY DO MORE FR YOU DURING OUR. FAMOUS ONE CENT SALE APRIL 5 'APRIL,14 ATTENDANCE VARIED from day to day from Tuesday of last week through Sunday as Wingham's ninth annual midget hockey tourney proceeded. The heaviest crowd attended on Sunday afternoon when the "A", "B" and "AAA" championships were won by Owen Sound, Kincardine and Waterloo respectively. Here is a portion of the crowd that nearly. filled the arena. • „, est f31w• 8 i.4 L9' t.S. • He's your Texpeo Earin Distributor. And he's an expeil. Trust him to help you keep your equipment in top condition with top quality lubricants. He'll give you the most up-to-date information on equipment maintenante. And he'll do all this with excellent products at good prices. People trust, their Texaco man. That's why they keep • coming back. We trust you will too. EDWARD G. *ROTH Gerrie, 335-3437 .4 . LIFETIME GUARANTEED MUFFLERS SHOCK ABSORBER'S "YOUR SILENT PARTNER" WHERE QUIET BEGINS OPEN MON.-FRI. 738 Oiltorio St. • FREE INSTALLATION AND 1 5 MIN. SERVICE 8-6 SAT. - 3 -5560 Stratford .• otr, Mrs. John Strang spent a few days with Mrs. Watson Brown of Listowel. She returned home Sunday, accompanying Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Nkkel and Mrs. W. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Al- lan of MOntreal spent the week- end at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferguson called u, on Mr.. and Mrs, Gary Schaus of Clifford on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Peterson of London, Mr. and Mrs.. Elliott Caruthers, Mrs Gladys Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Martin of Ripley and Basil Hogan of Ashfield were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Keil on Satur- day evening. Mr. and Mrs. Doug- las Smith of Beachville visited Sunday at the same home. Mrs. Wilfred Stemmler of In- gersoll spent a few days at the home of Mrs. Harold Keil. Mrs. Barry McKnight, Mrs. S. Foster and Mrs. D. O'Heirn of Simcoe visited Tuesday with Mrs. John Boyd. Mrs. Wilfred Hoy returned home from Wingham and District Hospital on Friday. Garry Grainger spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Grain- ger. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Grainger have returned from a trip to Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allan of Montreal, Dr. and Mrs. Alex Strong, Paula, Heidi and Peter of Wingham and Miss Helen Heigh- ington weresupper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Strong on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. Ian Howes, Mar- Celline, Mandeleigh and Lana Lee, of Sioux Lookout visited Mr. and Mrs. Cecil. Grainger. Miss Janet Grainger and Bruce Grainger Of London and Robert Grainger of 'Kitchener spent the' weekend at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Grainger of Orillia also visited there on Sat- urday. Mr. and Mrs. James Easton, Scott, Michael and Todd of Orton visitedSunday with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. James Austin and Jeffrey of Elmira visited Mrs. William Austin. Mrs. Watson Brown, pstowel, and Mrs. Addie Hutchison of Molesworth spent a few days with Mrs. John Strong. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Linden, Kelly and David of London and Mrs. Harry Adams of Wroxeter spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Noble. James Edwards returned home Saturday after spending three weeks in Florida. vei loppwitto taaw * p u_ 6 (Staff phOto) Mr, and Mrs. Charlits Finlay entertained -at a family dinner tri honor of Leslie Earl's 130th birth- day. Attending were Mrs. Arnold Halliday of Wingham, Mrs. Roy Gowdy, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Earl of Atwood, Ross Earl, Miss Mar- lene Earl, Robert Earl and Mrs. Harry Gowdy.. Mr. and Mrs. James Easton Sr. of Parry Sound are visiting Mrs. Glad Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Robinson, visited Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Har- ris of Wingham on Sunday. si Mr, and Mrs. Norman Sites, Valerie, Dean and Jimmy of Oil City visited over the weekend' rwith-Mr. and Mrs. Murray Ed- gar. Miss. Lisa Collyer of Clarkson spent a week with her grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Edgar. ' Mrs. Keith Woods, Michel and Alanna of London spent several' days with Mr. and Mrs. Cloyne Michel. ,• Miss Karen Walker of Bramp- ton visited Mrs. Lorne Walker and WS Al T I Fordwich Personals Mr. and Mrs. Williard Reis and family of Hamilton spent a few days last week with the former's ' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Reis. Miss Sandra Allan of George- town visited last week with her parents, Mv. and Mrs. MeIAllan. Mr. and Mrs. Everitt Allen of Listowel visited Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simmons. Mrs. Gordon Goldrich and two children of Guelph spent a couple of days last week with Mr. arid Mrs. Anson Demerling. Miss Wanda Malcolm of Varna visited last week with Miss Pat King. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cober, Jen- nifer and Janice of Willowdale Jack and Jill dinner for WI GORRIE — The Women's In- stitute held a "Jack & Jill" .dinner last Wednesday evening with Unit 3 of the United Church catering. Mrs. William Thornton, vice president, welcomed the members and their guests with over 60 attending. Mrs. Glad Edgar introduced Lori Moir and Patti Mann, 'senior and junior overall speakers from Howick Central School, who very ably gave their interesting speeches. Mrs. Russel Adams thanked the giris and presented them with gifts. The remainder of the evening was spent playing progressive euchre. Winners were Harry Gowdy, Alex Graham, Mrs, Harry Gowdy, Miss Margaret Dane, Mrs. M. Armstrong, Mil, Glad Edgar, Mrs. J. Mann and Harold Robinson. Door prizes were won by Mrs. Murray Edgar and Mrs. Bert Hubbard. were Saturday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cober. • Mr. and Mrs. Hector Browne, Mrs. Marian Kirby and Mrs. James Vittie visited Sunday with Mrs. Ruby Forester at Huron - view, Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. John Dutican and girls of Peterborough visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown. Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Martin and boys spent Saturday in Kitchener. The Fordwich Girls' hockey team met Gorrie Wednesday in Brussels in the first game of their playoffs with Fordwich winning 5-2. Next game is Wednesday, March 28 in Brussels. The Fordwich Tykes met the Harriston Tykes Saturday after- noon in the Harriston arena with the Fordwich Tykes winning 4-1. Sunday guests with Miss Mary Cattanach were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Becker of Kitchener. Miss Maida Elliott of Sudbury spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wade and family of Chatham visited Tuesday at the sathe home. 89th birthday GORRIE — The ladies of the St. Stephen's Anglican Church held a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Charles Lawrence on March 15 on the occasion of her 89th birthday. She received many cards and gifts. Mrs. Gerald May entertained Mrs. Lawrence and Rev. and Mrs. Harry Jennings of Wroxeter at a family dinner. Mrs. Lawrence has made four hooked mats this winter, which he enjoys doing. 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