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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-02-16, Page 9NEWS OF ST. HELENS W. I. Concert Well Attended In Spite of Adverse Weather In spite of adverse weather and road conditions there was a good at- tendance at the variety program on Friday evening under thp auspices of the Women’s Institute. Mrs. Andrew Gaunt, vice-president, was chairlady for the program which opened with community singing with Mrs. Chester Taylor at the “ piano. Other numbers included piano solos by Mrs. Taylor, Miss Lois Webb, Joyce McDonald, Eddie Gaunt and Terry Wilson; a humorous reading by Miss W. D. Rutherford, solos by Phyllis Barbour and Gladys McDonald and duets by Beverly Gaunt and Betty McDonald. Dancing was enjoyed to music by Mr. Chester Taylor and Don Cameron with accompaniment by Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Ernest Walker and Miss Bar­ bara Wilson with Donald Murray as caller off. W, A. Plans Cupboards The February meeting of the W. A. of the United Church was held at the home of Miss W. D. Rutherford on Thursday afternoon with 13 ladies present. Mrs, T. J. Todd, the president conducted a short worship service, which opened with the use of the theme hymn and prayer. The theme was The Friend and Mrs. Charles McDonald read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. Jas. Curran, the lesson thoughts. * Mrs. Todd and Miss Rutherford were'appointed to consult'Mr. W. A. Humphrey about the cupboards to be built in the church kitchen. The re­ mainder of the afternoon was spent in making quilt blocks, Lunch was Nylon News I Ladies, be sure you get several pairs of these out­ standing Nylons. 60-15 or 51-15 Subs 79c Pair 3 Pairs $2.29 First quality 51-15 $1.00 Pafr 3 Pairs $2.69 Carmichael’s—your children’s store again offers 10% Discount on all purchases of children’s wear made with your family allowance cheque. CURITY DIAPERS at .... $3.99 Dozen Shop at Carmichael’s, the family store with a com­ plete range of Children’s Wear from tot to teen. Weldrest NYLONS Smooth as a cloud and as quiet as a whisper "You buy the best and get the best buy when you buy Weldrest.” Exclusive only at Carmichael’s. Carmichael's % ■ * “The Family Store” Where you always buy the Best for less! served by Mrs, W. I. Miller and Mrs. L. Woods and brought a pleasant and profitable afternoon to a close. There was nq service in the United Church on Sunday, owing to weather and road conditions. The special ser- Vices with Miss Mary Nicholls, who was a missionary in India as speaker will be held next Sunday.* Personals Miss Norma Murray returned on Thursday from Victoria Hospital, London and is under the doctor’s or­ ders to take a complete rest Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Miller, Mrs. Fred McQuillin and Barry and Mr. Gordon Lyons were visitors on Thurs­ day with Mrs. John Miller, who has been indisposed at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Sparks, at Lon­ don. Barry McQuillin suffered an un­ fortunate accident to 'his knee, while playing basketball at the Wingham District High School last week. More Newspaper Ads During Last Year, U.S. Survey Shows A record total of $8,145,100,000 was spent on national and local advertis­ ing in the United States in 1954, an increase of 4.3 per cent compared with the 1953 total of $7,809,200,000, it is reported in this week’s issue of Prin­ ter’s Ink, weekly magazine of adver­ tising, selling and marketing. Televsion advertising, for the sixth successive year, showed the greatest rate of increase. Total television in­ vestment came to $809,100,000, or 9.9 per cent of total advertising volume, a gain of 33.5 per cent compared with the $606,200,000 of 1953. Newspapers Newspapers continued to receive the biggest share of total dollar invest­ ments in advertising. The newspaper total was $2,670,900,000, or 32.8 per cent of the total, an increase of one per cent over the 1953 figure of $2,644,800,000. Qf the newspaper total, $648,800,000 was in national advertis­ ing and $2,6122,100,000 in local. ’ Magazines also scored a one per cent gain over 1953 with a $674,100,000 total, while radio slipped 3.3 per cent to $608,100,000. TEACHERS GIVEN PAY INCREASE The regular meeting of the Goder­ ich Public School Board was held with Chairman Harold W. Shore, pre­ siding. The teacher, board relations com­ mittee of the staff presented a re­ quest for a revision of the salary schedule increasing the minimum salary to $2,400 and the maximum to $3,800 for teachers with first-class certificates without a degree, the an­ nual increment to be $200, retroactive to January 1, 1955, and effective in 1 September, 1955. Do^you want to build an extra room, put on a new roof, install new heating, build a garage, do some painting and decorating, or any other long awaited or necessary repairs or alterations? • Whatever you need, come in and talk to us about a Home Improvement Loan... now obtainable on a promissory note, repayable in monthly install­ ments. Up to $2,500 on a single house-$6,250 for apartment owners-can be repaid over 3 to 5 years according to loan size. Call in at your nearest branch, we have more than 680 conveniently located to serve you ... any of our officers will be glad to give you full details. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Wingham Branch - - R. R. Hobden, Manager ° H.1M Busy Bees Hold First Meeting The first meeting of the Busy Bees was held Saturday afternoon at the homo of the leader, Mrs, Crosby Sothern, assisted by Mrs. Anson Demerling, Officers chosen were; President, Marilyn Cooper; secretary, Donna Wray; press reporter, Nancy Sothern. Some of the points given the girls were: attend meetings, participate in club activities; keep a record book, have an exhibit for Achievement Day. Mrs. Sothern discussed with the girls cleanliness in regard to the care of milk, Next meeting will be held Saturday, Feb. 19* at the home of Mrs. Anson Demerling. C.G.I.T. Meeting The Fordwich C.G.I.T. met at the home of Mrs. Ben Gibson. The girls enjoyed a ride from the village in Mr, C. Carswell’s van. Margaret McCann, and Elizabeth ‘Ann Cooper were in. charge. The meeting opened with the National Anthem, the Lord’s Prayer, the C.G. I.T. purpose and answer. The min­ utes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Plans were made for the next regular jmeeting to be held on the 7th of-March at Shirley Ash­ ton’s home. The mother and daughter banquet plans were completed. Dis­ cussion was held about the new project, and it was decided to take “Best Foot Forward”. Marjorie Foster and Mrs. C. Cars­ well led the Worship Service. The study on Evangelism in India was taken by Mrs. H. Pollock. Lunch was served by Mrs. C. Carswell, Allison McCann and Louise Brown. The meeting closed with TAPS. Progressive Euchre Thirteen tables of progressive euchre were played in the commun­ ity hall in Tuesday evening. Winners were: High lady, Mrs. Ira Schaefer; low lady, Elizabeth Anne Cooper; high gent, Mr. Russel Nichol; low gent, Mr. George Baker; young­ est grandmother, Mrs. R. Aldrich; lucky number, Mr?. Roy Ashton. Mission Band Meets The Silver Star . Mission Band met in the basement' of the Fordwich United Church on Sunday Morning. Dianne Carswell and Mary Johnston, as president and secretary, were in charge. The meeting opened with a hymn followed by the Mission Band Pur­ pose and Lord’s Prayer. The Scripture lesson was read by Fraser Pollock. Mrs. W. E. Nainstock led in prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Birthday greetings were sung for Lome Wil­ son and Marion Harding. The roll call, “A Book of the Bible” was an­ swered by 38. The offering was received by Velma Jean Eurig. The Study of India was continued by Mrs. R. Gibsoh. A-'story of val­ entine was read by Phyllis Wilson. A sing song was enjoyed. Mrs. H. Pollock' told the story “Good Dog Rag ”. The meeting closed with the Mission Band Prayer. Personals Mrs. W. R- Duncan, mother of Mrs. Jack Brown is confined to hospital at Guelph under observation prior to an operation. Some of our hospitalized citizens have returned to their homes over the weekend: Mr. Henry Howe from London and Mr. Chas. Pierce from Listowel. Their many friends hope they continue to improve. Week-end and Sunday guests at the home of Mrs. Dora Ridley were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lynn and Karen, of Orangeville, and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ridley, of London. Mrs. George Bolander returned with the latter to London for a week’s visit. 'Miss Ruby Zubrigg and Mr. Ed Ott, of Listowel, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Adam Zubrigg. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bricker, Mary Lou and Johnny, of Kitchener spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Moore. Week-end and Stinday-visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cooper were, Mr. Allan Cooper, of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Stephenson and little son, of Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Heffer and fam­ ily visited over the week-end with relatives in Galt. Mrs. John Boyd returned home'last week from the Listowel Hospital. Her many friends wish her a speedy re­ turn to good health. Friends of Mrs. Nettie Hargrave will be sorry to hear that she has been quite ill the past week at the home of her daughter Mrs. Jack Wallace and Mr. Wallace. Mr. and Mrs. Lome Siefert and Jean visited Sunday - with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Siefert. Donna returned home with them after spending the week-end there. , Mrs. Herman Nethery, of Belgrave, visited a couple of days last week with Mrs. W. M. Wade and Miss Beatrice. x Miss Winnifred Campbell, of Or­ angeville, spent the week-end at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Montgomery, of Wingham, visited one day last week with Mr. and . Mrs., Anson Ruttan, Mr. and Mrs. James Wray were in Aylmer a few days last weekt Mr. Vern. Gilmore, of Markdale, spent the week-end With Mr. Mervyn Wallace. Mr. and Mrs. M. Macintosh, of Cranbrook, visited Sunday with Mf. and Mrs; W. Hargrave. Mid's Evelyn Simmons spent Satur­ day In Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Schaefer visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. George Tretheway in Stratford, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnson were in London Wednesday where they visit­ ed with Mr, Mel Johnson at Victoria Hospital. Miss Gwenneth Bride, of Stratford, spent the week-end at her* home here. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Aldrich and David visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Siefert in Clifford. Mr. and Mrs. H. McBride and Rev. and Mrs. Hird were guests at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Ben Fallis in Minto one day last week. Miss Esther Harding is spending two weeks with her sister Miss Maud Harding in Toronto. The hockey boys played their final game before playoffs at home last week against Alma, taking the game with a score of Fordwich 10 Ahna 4. The first of the playoff games will be Wednesday night in Palmerston be­ tween Fordwich and Moorefield. ________i_____________ # Morris Township Council Meeting The Morris Council met in the town­ ship Hall on February 7th, with all the members present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted on motion of Wm. Elston and Walter Shortreed. Walter Shortreed—Wm. Elston— That Hullett Township be refunded $17.88 on the Murray-Lamb Drain. Carried. „ Wm. Elston—Ross Duncan—That we give a grant of $25.00_to the Sal­ vation Army. Carried. Stewart Procter—Walter Short­ reed—That by-law No. 3, 1955 respect­ ing the control of brucellosis in the Township of Morris be passed as read the first, second and third times. Car­ ried. Wm. Elston—Ross Duncan—That Carl Johnston, Harvey McCutcheon and George Martin be a committee to act along with the agricultural repre­ sentative and the provincial veterin­ arian on the Brucellosis campaign in Morris Township. Carried. Wm. Elston—Stewart Procter—That the road bills as presented by the road superintendent be paid. Carried. Walter Shortreed—Ross Duncan— That ’We advertise for tenders to sup­ ply 1000 lbs. of warble fly powder and 25 gallons of disinfectant, tenders to be in by March 7. Carried. Stewart Procter—Wm. Elston—That we advertise for applications for warble fly inspector at 90 cents per hour and seven cents per mile; truck driver for warble fly spraying at 85 cents per hour and a helper at 85 cents per hour. Carried, Ross Duncan—Walter Shortreed— That we advertise for tenders for the contract of supplying,, crushing and hauling approximately 6000 yards of gravel to be put through a % inch screen.. Tenders to be in by March 7th, 1955. Carried. Stewart Procter—Wm. Elston—That by-law No. 4, 1955, authorizing the treasurer to borrow up to?$50,000 from the bank be passed as read the first, second and third times. ^Carried. Walter Shortreed—Stewart Procter —That we hold the reading of the En­ gineer’s report on the Sawyer Drain on March 1 at 1 p.m. in the Township Hall. Carried. It was agreed to pay to the Wing­ ham General Hospital th© amount collected in the 1954 taxes for the building fund of that Hospital. Stewart Procter—Wm. Elston—That the meeting adjourn to meet again on March 7th, at 1 p.m.—Carried. The following accounts were paid: Blyth Telephone, tolls, $2.55; County of Huron, Mrs. Rose Ste Marie, $11.25; Mrs. Ann Bernard & Richard Hoy, $90.75; Brussels Telephone, hall phone and tolls, $25.30; Twp. of, Hullett, re­ fund on Murray-Lamb drain, $17.88;. H. Kearney, relief to Mrs. Wilhelm, $16.01; Jan Martius, relief, $30.00; County of Huron, Miss Garniss, $25.00; Salvation Army, grant, $25.00; County of Huron, Mrs. Rose Ste. Marie, $51.- 75; Howick Insurance Co., insurance on hall, $10.70; Geo. Martin, telephone calls, $3.70; Geo. Martin, rural Muni­ cipalities Association, $25.00; Stewart Procter, rural municipalities Associa­ tion, $25.00; Wingham General Hospi­ tal, $4998.06; Roads, $1922.97. Bailie Parrott, Reeve Geo. C. Martin, Clerk. O- The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, February 16, 1955 Page Nine NEWS OF BLUEVALE First Meeting of Girls’ Club Project Was Held Last Week Start Girls’ Club Project The girls’ club project, “The Milky Way”, had its beginning at the hoyne of Miss Ruby Duff last Wednesday night. The leaders are Miss R. Duff and Mrs. Stanley Darling. Officers appointed were: Pres., Marie John­ ston; sec., Loretta Fischer, Other members of the club, “The Bluevale Bells”, are; Eleanor Smith, Joyce Hoffman, Brenda Breckenridge, Kay Johnston, Carol Greig, Elaine Kirton, Phyllis Elliott. The project is a train­ ing in the uses of milk and is spon­ sored by the Women’s Institute. Entertain Y. P. U. The Presbyterian Young People’s Society entertained members of the Y.P.U., ofi the United Church, at an evening meeting last week. Mark 44th Anniversary On February first, Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCrackin observed their 44th wedding anniversary and were enter­ tained at a family dinner at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Clarence Goll and Mr. Gpll, first line of Morris. Other members of the family pre­ sent were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Goll, of Belgrave and Mr. and Mrs. Stan­ ley Moffatt with their families, and Mr. Lome McCrackin. Mr. and Mrs. Robert MacLennan and Mr. and Mrs. Burns Moffatt were also guests. The family presented their parents with a coffee table. Former Bluevale Teacher Mrs. Joseph Lovell, formerly Jessie Fraser, who died at Pilot Mound, Manitoba, formerly taught in Bluevale school. She later went to Manitoba with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doug­ las Fraser, of Turnberry, living, after her marriage near Wroxeter. Died in Manitboa t Word has been received' of the death of Mrs. Lynford Robertson, at Boisse- vain, Manitoba. She was the former Jean Paterson, and was born at Bluevale, the youngest of three dau­ ghters of the late Robert Paterson and Margaret Nichol. She is survived by her husband and one sister, Miss Dora Paterson. Mrs. Robertson was a cousin of Mr. Eldred Nichol, of DONNYBROOK W. M. S. and W. A. Met The W.M.S. and W. A. met on Tues­ day at the home of Mrs. Norman Thompson, with Miss Hazel Stamper in charge. A hymn was sung in open­ ing. Tfy^ program from, the Missionary Monthly was read by Mrs. Sam Thompson, Mrs. Bill Hardy, Mrs. Gordon Chamney and Mrs. H. Jeffer­ son. Miss Stamper read the Scripture and a hymn was sung. Mrs; Sam Thompson i*ead a paper on Christian Stewardship and Mrs. N. Thompson on Heralds. The study book was taken by Mrs. Hardy. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The roll call was answered by “Your Favorite Flower.” A layette is being made for the spring bale. The meeting closed with prayer by Miss Stamper. There was an attend­ ance of 14. ’ Personals Mr, and Mrs. Bert Thompson left on a two month’s vacation in Cali­ fornia. While holidaying in Miami, Mr, and Mrs. Robert Chamney and Mr, and Mrs. Eliott Sandy heard the Rev. Alexander Nimmo of St. Andrew’s Church, Wingham," speak at Granada Presbyterian • Church, Coral Gabies, Florida last Sunday. i Bluevale. ) Successful Family Night ■ A successful “Family -Night” was held in the community hall on Friday evening, when members of the Wo* men’s Institute with their families, and friends of (he neighborhood, en­ joyed games of euchre and crokinole, followed by refreshments, Prize winners were;—for crokinole, Marie Johnston, Bob Hetherington? for euchre, Mrs. Chas. Mathers, Alex Corrigan. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Donald Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mundell motored to London last week. Rev. Matthew . Bailie of Toronto, formerly of Bluevale Presbyterian Church, will broadcast every morning this week over CBL at 8 o’clock, dur­ ing the “morning devotions” period. Mrs. Neil MacLean and son, Neil, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mrs. George Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Street and daughters, of Listowel, were Sunday visitors at the home of Miss Mary Duff. Mr. Don MacLean, of Bala, spent the week-end with relatives. Mr. Robert Shaw will celebrate his 92nd. birthday on February 18th. This anniversary finds him in fair health and able to take an interest in the church and neighborhood. Mrs. Stanley Darling and George, and Mr, George Newman visited in Harriston on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, of Molesworth, former residents, attend­ ed the Women’s Institute “Family Night” on Friday. On Sunday Mr. Arnold Bethune, of Waterloo College, preached in the Presbyterian Church, Rev. Maurice McNabb taking services at Moles­ worth and Gorrie. WESTFIELD W. M. S. Quilting The W. M. S. held a quilting at the church on Wednesday with twenty present. Four new quilts were com­ pleted for overseas relief. A pot luck dinner was served. Personals Mr.' A. E. Cook spent the week-end in Toronto? Mrs. Josie Cameron, of Belgrave, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alva McDowell. Miss Rena McClinchey spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Walden. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Boak, James and Donnie, of Crewe, were Tuesday visi­ tors with Mrs. Fred J. Cook. Mr. Robert Walden who has been visiting at Auburn, returned to the home of his brother, Mr. Wm. Wal­ den. Mrs. John Buchanan and Mrs. Fred J. Cook were recent visitors with Mrs. Fred W. Cook, of Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Walden, Donna, Mrs. Walter Cook and Mrs. Harvey McDowell were London visitqjrs on Saturday. Mrs. C. Cox spent Tuesday with her brother, Mr. Ernest Patterson and Mrs. Patterson, of Goderich. 0. ALAN WILLIAMS Optometrist Patrick St., Wingham Pho™ 770 Evenings by appointment, RONALD 6. M‘CANN Public Accountant Office: Royal Bank Bldg. Residence: Rattenbury St. Phones 561 & 455 CLINTON - ONTARIO Assorted ELECTRIC RAZORS GBD PIPES and others f ki ■ ■ ■ g ■ Food Specials York Frozen ORANGE JUICE TREESWEET JUICE Orange 48 oz............... Blended 48 oz. .......... Grapefruit 48 oz......... Heinz KETCHUP 11 oz. ,.................. 2 tins 29c FAB - regular size .................2 tor 69C 33c 30c 29c 27c Maple Leaf LARD .......lb.21c ■ CRISCO 3 lb. tin .99c Tulip MARGARINE Q -| in Squeeze Bag ......... lb. w 1C Carnation MILK Tall ......................3 Tins Seedless RAISINS 2 lbs. .............................. Bulk Pitted DATES ..... DAINTY RICE 2 lbs........... 41c 35c ib. 17 c 35c PALMOLIVE SOAP n|- 3 bars ............................... SODA BISCUITS Plain or salted... 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