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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-08-02, Page 1441,4,9 ': Page 1.4A « The Wb gb,aan A(prance;Th es, August 4,1,088q' Cards of Thanks IMMIIIMPIIIMIMIMINgooggegamossummiNOINIIMMIONIIMINSIgus I would like to thank everyone who attended a bridal shower held for me at the home of Mrs. Georgina Zim- merman in Gorrie. The gifts and cards of best wishes are very much appreciated. Special thanks to Geor- gina and Evelyn for having the shower. ft was a wonderful after- noon. Sherry Green, Thanks to family, friends and neighbors for their visits and kind- ness while I was a patient in Wing - ham hospital and since returning home. Special thanks to the nurses, staff and Dr. Bekasiak. Mary Harris We would like to take this opportu- nity to say a very sincere thank you. toour Fordwich and area friends and neighbors and the Howick Opti- mists, for their very kind gifts of money to help in the clean up or re- pair of our house which was partial- ly destroyed by fire. A special thank you to Harold and Clara Gibson who hosted the presentation party at their home. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated and will never be forgotten, We would also like to thank the Howick Fire De- partment for their hard night's work. Jim and Jean Robinson and family Funeral bela arida for Harry Newell Funeral service was held at two o'clock on Friday at The McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, foir Horace Henry (Harry), Newell of Cambridge. Rev. Douglas G. Madge officiated and interment followed in Wingham Cemetery. Mr. Newell died Tuesday, July 26, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in his 78th year. Born Aug, 22, 1914, in East Bourne, Sussex, England, he was a son of the late Horace Newell and Elizabeth Windibank. He had been employed as a security guard for Burns Security. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Mr. Newell is survived by his wife, the -former Beatrice Forsyth. He was thedear father of Bill and Sandra Newell of Bonnyville, Alberta• and Terry and Ian:Bewers of Cambridge; grandfather of Rodney and. Amanda Newell, Joel and Aaron Bowers; brother of Mrs, Snarling (Gladys) 'Yeo and Mrs. Stanley (Nora) Vanstone, both of Wingham; Mrs. Wilfrid (Agries) Seddon of Stratford, Mrs. Elgin (fris)oyee of Goderich and James Newell of Wingham; brother-in-law of Harold Mason of Kincardine. He was predeceased . by his sister, Mavis Mason. STEWART • Passed a denly at Scarbboro Hospital on Sunday, Jul ] Stewart of Markhazn9 �'y t e l� Wirhatn, in her 418th year. Beloved - wife of Douglas loving mother old. Lindsey; beloved daughter of Chamney of Win ham' and,tbe, I Clarence Chamney; dear sister Mrs. John (Sandra) McCormack Orangeville; loving -aunt t cherished nieces, Christie- Eimile. Funeral' ;service Thursday, July x in the4 cl the Dixon -Garland . Funeral Hozfe, Markham, with interment followinng in;Locust Hill Cemetery, Markham,: ,: I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all those who attended a bridal shower held for me at the home of Mrs. Donna Anderson. Spe- cial thanks to Donna for having the shower and to the ladies who brought dessert. It was a very enjoy- able evening. Sherry Green I'd like to thank all those who at- tended the shower held at the Wing - ham United Church on July 24 and also those who could not attend but helped contribute toward all the beautiful gifts. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. Lois McLaughlin The Black Sheep slo-pitch team would like to thank the business men who sponsored their new uniforms this year. They had sponsors from Wroxeter, Gorrie and Wingham. Thanks also to Gord Kaster for his help. A special thank you to the 16 teams who played in the tournament and their families and fans who joined in a weekend of fun and good ball games. I would like to take this opportuni- ty to thank Gord Kaster of GDK En- terprises and Don Watson of Watson Home Hardware for sponsoring me this summer while ',played hockey for the "AAA" Georgian Bay Se- lects. It has been an experience I will always remember. Ryan Gallaher I would like to extend a sincere thanks to all who sent cards, flowers and called while I was a patient in the hospital. Many thanks to Dr. Long, Dr. Ahmad and nurses. Mae E. Hutton We would like to say thank you to all the people who came out to ,our benefit in. aid of our. -fire; Thankt®.- the Wingham Canadian Legion, Gail and Gene for putting it on and Pete Bauer for his music. I'd like to thank my daughter Kathy Thompson for all her help, my son Jim Alton for letting us stay at his house for a few nights, and everyone for their dona=- tions. Again a big thank you to the Wingham Fire Department, Lt. Bar- bour of the Salvation Army for his help. This willl always be remember- ed. Ernie Carter and, Madeline Alton Evening Auction Sale of household effects and antjques will be held for Mr. & Mrs. Dave Murray °of Wingham and Mrs. Annie Scott of Ripley with added consignments from Teeswater and area homes, in Teeswater Agri -Curl Bldg., Monday, August 8 at 6:00 p.m. Partial List Includes: For Mr. & Mrs. Murray: maple dinette suite; living room fumi- ture; T.V.; bedroom suite, like new; linens, bedding; dishes, kitchenware; electric stove (24"); Gibson fridge, like new;- 2 dehumidifiers; small chest type freezer; spin washer; dryer; model windmill; vice & work bench, old cupboard and much more, For Mrs. Scott: Combination buffet -china cabinet; chester- field, chairs; swivel recliner; drop leaf table; hutch cupboard; antique bureau; quantity of dishes and much more. Consignments include: Antique Wilkins &.Newhall (Boston, Mass.), Baby Gfand piano, circa 1850, serial no. 1225, in excellent condition; console table with 3 leaves; bedroom, dining room, kitchen furniture; dishes, glass (some antique); kitchenware; stoves; fridge; ox yoke; marine battery; chemical closet; garden tools; doors; T.V. antenna and much more. Listings subject to change without notice. Auctioneers and consignors not responsible for accidents, in- juries or losses connected in any way with the sale. Terms: Cash night of sale Snack Bar AUCTIONEERS ; Wallace Ballagh s `ees water, 3927,6170 Graf ;, . a e � p o ��t.u...�� 9"'Ki k'r!b`,#fi'.M,V M,JN•* ii� f. r�e YM, w.iY�i;.dl .• rqm r, , a a ... . , ..'rh. RADIO -TELEVISION HISTORY in Wingham is captured in the newly -opened Cruickshank room at the Wingham and District Museum. Summer curator Cheryl Hanula shows off some of the artifacts to be found in the room, which is dedicated to the memory of W. T. "Doc" Cruickshank, founder of CKNX Radio and Television. Plowing .match draws. ties to Stratford Festival "To Perth; perchance to Plow... This, and many other Shakespear- -ean sounding phrases will abound When the 75th annual International Plowing Match and Farm Ma- chinery Show is held just southeast of Stratford, September 20-24. This .year's IPM has adopted a Shakespearean theme because of the match's proximity to the world renowned Stratford Festival The- atre. Every year thousands of people travel to Stratford to see the various performances presented on the Fes- tival stage. IPM organizers are hop- ing to capitalize on the Festival's popularity with their Shakespearean theme; and want to encourage those coming to see the Festival, to visit the various attractions the match has to offer. Members of the local IPM Publicity Committee are work- ing along with Festival organizers and Stratford and Area Visitors and Convention Bureau members to co- ordina•te various promotional ma- terial and events. In keeping with " the the theme, the official IPM poder'de,pk lWill �rtri S isihe per de ' plowing a field with a single push plow. Will the Shakespearean theme at- tract large crowds to the match? To quote William Shakespeare's "The Tempest", local organizers hope everyone will "...Come hither from the furrow and be merry; make holi- day!" — at the International Plow- ing Match and Farm Machinery Show, September 20-24, in Perth County. TRADE PROPERTIES In April of 1932, Thomas Elliott of Scott Street, Wingham, purchased the grocery, book and shoe business, including residential property, from George A. Machan of Blyth. Mr. Elliott's farm of 160 acres in Culross Township, was exchanged for the property. Mr. Elliott was in ifossessibii" df the .itti6 e'anct''- Mrs. Machan had taken u. residence on the farm.- - - -