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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-02-02, Page 3Board approves SHOPPING CENTRE An eastward development featuring a neighborhood shopping centre, eight apartment houses and ,a service stat­ ion has been given approval by Wat- terloo Town Planning Board, The board has unanimously agreed to recommend to city council that the city’s official plan be amended to provide f°r the amendment. Peter Wall and R. K. Ross, of St. Catherines, have asked permission to set up the development. A model of the plan is being shown at the city clerk’s office in Waterloo City Hall, Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs, Robert Harkness on the birth of a son, James Richard, in the Wingham General Hospital, on Wednesday, Jan­ uary 19th, NEWS OF CORRIE Howick Agricultural Society Elects Officers at Annual Meet The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, February 2nd, J955 Page Thiw f ’ NOTICEJJ The location of Charlie Lee’s Car Wash and Taxi ■ will be moved to Downie’s Service Station, comer ■ of Patrick and Josephine Streets on Friday, Feb. 4th.■I M ■ Our phone number will remain the same ■ = - 185 ■ ■ CHUCK’S TAXI AND CAR WASH ■ "«■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■£ I’J. i f i i a Canada Packers KAM ................39c g B g■ York Brand BEANS WITH WIENERS .....33c Beehive or Crown Brand CORN SYRUP 10 lb. tin........................... 5 lb..tin ............................ 2 lb. tin............................. $L89 . 69o .. 29c E Maple Leaf SOAP FLAKES Regular size .................. Hayhoes <h 1 11 ASTOR COFFEE .... <P 1 • 1 1 GIANT SIZE 35c 97c ■ Mother Parker’s TEA - % lb. .................. TEA BAGS, 60’s ......... GV*A/VVWV\AAAA/I Chocolate MARSHMALLOWS lb. 65c .......81c 39c Fast Frozen PEAS .........27c a Cello Wrapped’ MIXED COOKIES lb.35c New Taste Sensation! FROZEN FISH STICKS............45c Fast Frozen ORANGE JUICE, tin ....18c Weston’s SLICED BREAD ......... MATCHES 3 boxes for.................... 15c 25c gg g Red Front (grocery Phone Our Prices Are Lower Free 590 We Keep Down the Upkeep United Church W. M. S. The W. M. S. of Belmore United Church met in the home of Mrs. Nel­ son Hunkin, oil Wednesday afternoon last. Mrs. West was leader and the theme "Evangelism—The Task’’, was followed by a hymn. The Bible reading was taken from Acts Chapter 8. A reading was given from th© Missionary Monthly and Mrs. West and Mrs. Davidson sang a duet "Ivory Palaces”. A short reading was given on “Temperance” and the roll call “What I have learned in th© past year’’ was well responded to. Mrs, Harpqr read- the 3rd, chapter of the Study book on India. A hymn was sung, and Mrs. Doubledee closed the meeting with prayer. Belmore - McIntosh Y. P. U. The Belmore-McIntosh Y.P.U. met on Thursday. A sing song preceded the meeting, when a donkey-ride end­ ed disastrously for one of the forms. A hymn opened the meeting. Wilma Haskins read the lesson and Vernon Inglis led in prayer. A hymn followed the taking up of the collec­ tion. Jim and Vernon Inglis were respon­ sible for the theme of the evening, "Stewardship and Training” and each read a very interesting article about great men and women whose lives truly illustrated their sense of Stew­ ardship of time, talents and lives. A hymn ended the meeting and games and the Mizpah benediction followed. Next Thursday, weather permitting, an open air skating party will be the order of the day. Personals Church’s Leggett, Ingersoll, and Mrs. on February 7th. Mr. Claris subject will be "Our Heritage”. Uxbridge Junior Farmers' Quartet Will sing and Russell Beilhartz, Bruce Mines, will show slides of Alaska- A report on thf world match of 1954 will be presented by Bob Timbers, of Stouffville. It is anticipated that the conven­ tion will he on© of the largest in the history of the organization* Ontario Plowmen Convene Feb, 7,8 With all thoughts of Hurricane Hazel which dealt a severe blow to last year’s „ match relegated to the background, the Ontario Plowmen's Association will open a fresh year of activity on .February 7 and 8 when they convene at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto for their 45th annual meeting, Under the direction of F, A. Lash­ ley, secretary-manager of the Assoc­ iation, a programme that promises to be of particular interest to the dele­ gates has been prepared. In addition to panel discussions a series of in­ formative addresses will be presented. Hon. F. S, Thomas,. Minister of Ag­ riculture, will be the guest speaker at a luncheon to be held on February 8. John F, Clark, assistant director of the agricultural and horticultural societies branch, will address the con­ vention following the annual dinner evening, Feb. 2 at 8.30 at the home of Mrs. Wilmer Nuhn, Women’s Institute The February meeting of the Wo­ men's Institute will be held in the community hall on Monday evening, Feb. 7th, when members of the Lake- let Institute will be guests. The annual meeting of the Bible Society was held on Friday evening in the United Church Sunday School room. The president, Harvey Sparling, presided, Rev. W, J. V. Buchanan took the chair for the election of of­ ficers when Cecil Grainger was ap­ pointed president and Tom Edgar sec­ retary-treasurer. The secretary-trea­ surer for 1954, Norman Wade, report­ ed $120.41 raised in the 1954 canvass. It was decided to hold the canvass later in the year, owing to the condi­ tion of the country roads. An effort will be made to secure a speaker from the executive of the Upper Can­ ada Bible Society. Personals Miss Margaret Brown, of Toronto, spent the week-end at her home. Mrs. Harold Robinson spent a few days in Toronto last week. Mac Hutchison was home from Newtonbrook for the week-end. Miss Beryl Bennett, of Kitchener, was a week-end visitor at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. McKnight and Janie, of Beamsville, were Sunday visitors with ‘Mrs. McKnight’s par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hastie, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Earls, Mr. and Mrs. Ira McLean were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Blyth, Wingham, at a turkey dinner on Thursday evening. Karen Michel and Marie Hastie took part in the piano recital of the pupils of Professor Thompson in the Melville Presbyterian Church at Brus­ sels Monday evening. Local curlers were at the Wroxeter bonspiel on Monday. Mr. Norman Clegg and Mrs. Wilmot Charles returned last week from the Wingham General Hospital and Dr. L. N. Whitley is expected to be able to return to his home this week from the Listowel Hospital. Archie Miller has been on the sick list but is making a good recovery. Mrs. Bower Far- rish has been suffering from a sore foot, having stepped on a rusty nail. Mrs. Anson Ruttan left the Wingham Hospital on Monday and will spend some time with her daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Ashton, at Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Toner, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hyndman and family and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gowdy were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gowdy. Mr. Harry Gowdy attended the two day rural municipalities meeting held at the King Edward Hotel, Toronto, recently. Mr. and Mrs. Frank David and Mr. Robert David, of Walkerton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold David. The annual meeting of the Howick Agricultural Society was held in the L.O.L. hall on Tuesday afternoon with Irving Toner in the chair. A new fea­ ture was the appointment of officers for the lady directors. They are: Pres., Mrs, Robert Gibson; vice-pres., Mrs. Wm, Campbell; gee., Mrs. J Win­ ter. Robert Gibson presided for the elec­ tion of officers, which are as follows: Pres., Irving Toner; first vice-pres., Sam Robinson; second vice-pres., J. W. Strong; supt. of grounds, Harold Rob­ inson; supt. of hall, Robt. Gibson; as­ sistants, S. J. Robinson, K. J. Hueston; auditors, W. E. Whitfield, Norman Wade; honorary directors, John Bry­ ans, George Baker, Harvey Sparling, A. W. Keil, Robert Graham, R. W. N. Wade, Mrs, A. W”. Keil, Mrs. R. W. N. Wade, Mrs. C, Gjlpln;, directors, Robert Hibbert, K. J. Hueston, J. Winter, Mel. Taylor, Glenn Johnston, George Ad­ ams, W. F. Campbell, N. Harding, Ron McMichael, William Austin, R. Strong, Robert Connell;, associate directors, Glen McMichael, T, L- Mclnnes, Glen Austin, Stewart Strong, Raymond Neill, David Dinsmore, Stan. Hayes, Wm. Wilson, Mel. Allen, Donald Brown, James Robinson, Robert Dins­ more, Perry Strong; lady directors, Mrs. E. J. Farrish, Mrs, Geo. Baker, Mrs. K. J. Hueston, Mrs. Harold Rob­ inson, Miss Jean Sparling, Mrs. Elmer Giles, Mrs. J. Winter, Mrs. Glenn Johnston, Mrs. R. Gibson, Mrs. W. F. Campbell, Mrs. I. Toner, Mrs, S. J. Robinson, Mrs. J. W. Strong. Irving Toner and S. J. Robinson were named delegates to the conven­ tion in Toronto of agricultural soci­ eties. The 4-H calf and swine clubs will be continued with the same lea­ ders as last year. United Church News At the Sunday morning service in the Gorrie United Church the Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan conducted instal­ lation of the new members of the ses­ sion, Anson Galbraith and James Ed­ wards and new members of the board of stewards, Ken Hastie, Gerald Gal­ braith and Hector Hamilton. Pupils of the Sunday School were presented with awards for attendance by Mr. Buchanan, Tom. Edgar read­ ing the names as follows: 1st year gold pin and certificate, Brent Dane, Gary Watson, Linda Johnston, Ken­ neth Farrish; 2nd year wreath and seal, Yvonne Sparling, Donald Gal­ braith; 3rd year bar and seal, Marie Hastie, Joyce Ford, Maureen Buch­ anan, Gwen Hyndman, Joanne Strong; 4 year, bar and, seal, Bob Black, Faye and Ruth Edgar, John Brown, Alex Strong, Marian arid Carol Robinson, Miss Margaret Dane, Kelvin Buchan­ an, Evelyn Anne Stephens, Alex Ham­ ilton, Karen Michel, Bruce and Ruth Grainger, Donald Whitfield. Those having perfect attendance for 1954 are Bob Black, Yvonne and Wan­ da Sparling, Evelyn Anne Stephens, John Brown, Alex Strong, Donald and Paul Galbraith, Sandra Edgar, Joanne Strong, Douglas Whitfield, Alex Ham­ ilton, Bruce, Ruth and Bobby Graing­ er, Maureen and Kelvin Buchanan and Ruth Edgar. Friendly Fours Mrs. W. C. King opened her home for the January meeting of the "Friendly Fours’’ group of the United Church W.A. The meeting opened with a New Year’s resolution, with Mrs. George Brown as leader. Mrs. Hector Hamilton read the Scripture and offered prayer. Mrs. Gordon Ed­ gar gave a reading, "Happy New Year”, and Mrs. Andy Edgar read a poem, “King’s Gift”. Mrs. Sandy’Ed­ gar gave a reading, "Taking Stock”, and the worship period closed with prayer. Mrs. T. Edgar, president, conducted the business. Mrs. C. Gilpin, a recent bride, was presented with a gift of two cups and saucers by Mrs. Reta Carson on behalf of the group. Mrs. Gilpin expressed her appreciation. Lunch was served by the^ committee, Mrs. H. Hamilton, Mrs. S. Edgar, Mrs. George Brown and the hostess. Mrs. Etta Pyke Funeral service for Mrs. Etta Pyke at the Edgar funeral home, Gorrie, on Tuesday of last week, was attended by a large number of relatives and friends, was in Harold Harvey sang by Land”. Pallbearers were Leonard Ruttan, Anson Ruttan, Arthur Ruttan, Lloyd Ashton, John Strung and Wellesley Strong. Flower bearers were neph­ ews, Bill Newton, Mac Newton, Ron Newton, Bradley and Gerald, Galbraith. Hockey The Gorrie Bantams were at Kurtz- ville Arena on Tuesday evening, when they met Donegal. Score was 12-3 in favor of Gorrie. On Friday evening Fordwich met Gorrie in the Gorrie arena and the results Were Gorrie 15, Fordwich 2. In the intermediate league an exhi­ bition game was played on Friday night in Clifford when the score was Clifford 6, Gorrie 5. Anglican Church The W.A. of St. Stephen’s Church will meet on Thursday afternoon at 2.30 at the home of Mrs. 'M. Gilklhson. Roll call theme, "Light". The Guild of St. Martha will hold their February meeting on Wednesday VALENTINE / TEA Wednesday, Feb. 9 I at 3 p.m. 2 St. Paul’s Anglican £ Church $ Turnberry Federation of Agriculture Family Night A Family Night will be held on Friday, Feb. 4th, at 8.30 p.m. in Bluevale Community Hall. SLIDES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS Guest Speaker . . . Mr, Jake Kohler President of the Hog Producers’ Marketing Agency. LADIES BRING LUNCH YOUR FUTURE depends on them Don’t be hindered in your work by the "nerves”, headaches and gastric disturbances resulting from defective vision. The only safe plan is to have your eyes examined at least once a year. It’s the smallest invest­ ment you can make—and the soundest Do it now. W. R. HAMILTON, OPTOMETRIST “A Complete Visual Analysis” Ft./Lt. and Mrs. L. J. Billy, Brian and Bobby, of visited recently with Mr. James Michie. Messrs. Clarence Hanna and Gordon Pengelly spent Monday and Tuesday in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Procter and Cameron, of Burlington, and Mr. Charles Procter, of Oakville, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart _ Procter. ■ I . George Martin and Stewart Procter g.are attending the convention of rural municipalities being held in Toronto this week. Lloyd Anderson, of Toronto, spent the week-end with • his parents, Mr. and Mrs, John Anderson. 4 ■ ■ Delivery = 1 Cea. 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Reg. $1.49 $1.75 SALE v I Strong Wooden Handled SNOW SHOVELS Wide 18” Steel Blade. P-98 $1.19 Value for 1 SPECIAL! 4-STRING Corn Brooms 95c 5-string $1.25 The Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan charge. The male quartet, Robinson, Courtney Gilpin, Sparling and Dick Carson request "I Have Heard of a APPLIANCE BARGAINS! Reg. $189.00 SAVE $50.00 ON A 4-Bumer McClary ELECTRIC RANGE » $139-00 CLIMAX GYRATOR WASHERS 5-year Guarantee 3 RUTTAN—On Tuesday, January 25, 1955, to Mr. and Mrs. Russel Ruttan, concession 9, Howick, a son. Annual Meeting of Bible Society HELENS United Church Annual Because of weather and road ditions the attendance at the annual congregational United Church noon, was not hoped for, but sent heard reports showing a very successful year in 1954. con' meeting held in the on Wednesday after- as large as had been those who were pre- " I ■ i B ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ A I p f Reconditioned ^^**J*J • CARS'TRUCKS 90-DAY 50-50 USED CAR WARANTY 1954 Pontiac Laurentian Sedan A/O Heater 2-tone Back-up lights - ONLY .......... 1951 Pontiac Pathfinder Coach 2-tone Green, A/C Heater, Slip Covers ................ 1950 Chevrolet Sedan A/C Heater, Custom Radio, Visor, Slip Covers 1948 Pontiac Deluxe Sedan Heater, Whitewall Tires ............................................ $1895 $1095 $995 $750 rSTAINTDNHARDWAREI AND ' FARMERS SUPPLY HOUSG- PHONE JO . WINGHAM Rev. George Watt, of Dungannon, was the supervising minister in charge. The general report presented by Mr. W. I. Miller showed an in­ come of $2499.98 with a. balance on hand of $506.95. The report of the missionary and maintenance commit­ tee presented by the treasurer, Mrs. W. A. Miller told of the allocation being exceeded with $373 being sent to the treasurer. This was an increase of $94 over last year. In addition to this $200 had been sent to Rev. Chung Chan Kim for his work in Korea. The reports of the Y.P.U., the Sunday School, the W.M.S. and the W. A. were most encouraging. Mrs. W. I. Miller was appointed as secretary-treasurer to succeed Miss M. C. Rutherford, who is ill. Messrs. W. A. Miller, W. A. Humphrey, E. W. Rice and L. DUrnin were re-appoint­ ed to the board of stewards as were Murray Taylor and Allan Miller, as auditors. Some discussion followed in regard to a successor to Mr. Harvey Spar­ ling, who has announced that owing to the stress of his University work he will be unable to supply here after* June been 30th. 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