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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-02-23, Page 3YOUR FUTURE depends on them Don’t be hindered in your work by the “nerves”, 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” headaches and gastric disturbances Seeing is believing* Look in our window now for these SPECIAL PRICES ! Clearance on all Heavy Corvette Coats .'Parkas and Sport Jackets Boys’ or Girls’ CORVETTE COATS 8 ONLY LEFT Sizes 10 and 12 $6.95 BOYS’ SHIRTS For dress or school. Assorted plain colours. ’ -6x $2.49 s ■ is $2.98 NEWS OF WROXETER Howick Junior Farmers Take First Place in Drama Contest Howick Junior Farmers have done it again, Their one-act 30-minute play took first place in the competitions held in Blyth on Thursday night. “Hanging Uncle Henry” was it’s title and in the cast were Ronald McMic­ hael and Mrs. Glenn McMichael, both pf Wroxeter, Mrs. Tom O’Krafka and Jack Stafford, of Gorrie. Mrs. Thomas Vittie coached the players. Others in the contest were North Huron group from Belgrave with -“Lemon Pie for Andy” and Colwanosh Junior Farmers with “Kingdom of One.” Adjudicator was Jphn Binks, of Hamilton. On Wednesday of this week the Howick Juniors will compete with the Clin­ ton group and the winners will go on to Guelph to try for the Western Ont­ario championship. Congratulations and good luck to our Junior Farmers of Howick. NYLONS 60-15, 51-30 Subs 79c 3 pairs $2.29 , Special purchase makes this price possible. Hart - Newton Ferns, mums in white and pale yel­low, with candelabra, formed a lovely setting in Wroxeter United Church on Saturday afternoon, when marriage vows were spoken between Margaret Shirley Newton, Wroxeter, and Lyle Gordon Hart, of Toronto. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Newton and the groom Men’s All Nylon . WORK SOX $1.00 P“ir Curity Diapers at Carmichael’s $3.99 . RONALD G. M‘CANN , Public Accountant Office: Royal Bank Bldg. Residence: Rattenbury St. Phones 561 & 455 CLINTON - ONTARIO .ww* a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hart, all of Wroxeter. Rev. E. W, Todd was the officiating minister. Miss Berya Gallaher played the wedding music and Mr. David Draper sang “I Love You Truly,” and “Because.”Given in marriage by her brother, Mr. William Newton, Brussels, the bride wore a gown pf traditional white satin and chantilly lace with bateau neckline and finger-tip sleeves. Her Veil of tulle illusion was held in place with a juliet cap studded with pearls and she carried a cascade of red roses and stephanotis. Miss Betty Newton was her sister’s maid of honor, Bridesmaids were her sister, , Miss Nancy Newton, and cousin, Miss Eria Newton, All three attendants wore waltz-length gowns With jackets of chantilly lace and net over taffeta in capra blue shade. Headdress and gloves were of match­ ing shade and they carried nosegays of pink carnations and forget-me- nots. Miss Marsha Newton, niece of the bride, was' a dainty flower girl in Sellow nylon embroidered in capra lue. She carried a basket of yellow baby mums and blue forget-me-nots. William Hart was his brother’s groomsman and the ushers were Jack Griffith, cousin of the groom, and George Newton, cousin of the bride. A reception was held at the Royal Inn, Harriston, where the mother of the bride received in a dress of me­ tallic taffeta in silver grey with pink hat and pink and grey accessories. Her corsage was of pink roses. She was assisted by the mother of the groom, who chose navy bengaline, white hat and navy and white acces­sories, with a corsage of red roses. Tables were decorated in pink and white. The bride’s cake was flanked You save money when you cash* your Allowance Cheque at Carmichael’s.Cea. Walpole SHOP AND SAVE AT Carmichael's "The Family Store” Where you buy the Best and get the Best Buy. SASH 'PITTSBURG STAIRS FRAMES PAINTS SCREENS CUPBOARDS GLASS HARDWARE Custom Woodwork Telephone 260-w Carpentry - Building - Wingham The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, February 23, 1955 Page Tfuwby candles and bowls of pink and white snapdragons. Fop going away the bride chose a suit of beige with bronze accessories, over which she wore a coat of powder blue, Her corsage was of bronze mums, Enroute to the United States for a honeymoon, the bride and groom visited her father, who is a patient in Westminster Hospital. London. ■’ Mr. and Mrs. Lyle G. Hart will take up residence at 300 Vaughan Road, Toronto. Euchre Party Eleven tables were in play when the Women’s Institute sponsored a progressive euchre party in the Masonic Club rooms on Friday night. Committee in charge of arrangements were Mrs. J, H. Wylie, Mrs. Les Douglas and Mrs. D. S. MacNaugh- ton. Mrs. Charles Cathers won first prize for ladies; Mrs. Wm, Taylor and Mrs. Clarke Sharpin tied for second place, Mrs. Sharpin winning the draw. Ted Smith and Wm, Taylor won prizes' for men. A lucky tally was held by Mrs. McCormick, Wingham and Tom Vittie won the chair prize. The special bmgo prize, a satin cushion made and donated by Mrs. W. T. MacLean, was won by Mr. McCormick, of Wingham. Refreshments were served by the .committee in charge. World Day of Prayer The World Day of Prayer, service will be held in the schoblrpom of United Church on Friday of this week, February 25th, at 3 o’clock. The’ speaker will be Mrs. - George Gib­ son, solist, Mrs. Walter Willits. Lead­ ers for the meeting will be Mrs. F. B. Millward, representing St. James’ Anglican Church, Mrs. Joe Simmons, from Salem United Church, and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton, Wroxeter United Church. Assisting in tlje service will be Mrs. W. T. MacLean, Mrs. George Dobson, Mrs. Stanley Gallaher, Mrs. Charles Cathers, Mrs. Vern -Clarke, Mrs. Victoria Brothers, Mrs. Ken Ben­nett, Mrs. George Griffith. All the ladies of the community are cordially invited to attend. The 1955 service was prepared by Rev. Jorgelina Loz­ ada, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and the theme, “Abide in Me”. Hymns sung will be “Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens Adore Him,” “Just As I Am,” I “I Need Thee Every Hour” and “The Day Thou Gavest”. Institute to Meet “Let’s sing the songs of Ireland” will be the motto dealt with by Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton when the Wo­ men’s Institute hold their March meeting, on Wednesday, March 2nd,, at the home of Mrs. Harry. Adams. The president’s summary will be given by the three acting presidents, Mrs. W. T. MacLeah, Mrs. John Lane and Mrs. Herb Patterson. Standing com­ mittee reports will be given by Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. C. Cathers, Mrs. T. Burke, Mrs. Harvey Timm and Mrs. J. H. Wylie. The nominating commit­ tee will present a slate of officers for the coming year. Roll call, “The best programme of the year and why.” Hostesses will be Mrs. H. Adams, Mrs. John McLean and Mrs. Reg. Newton. United W. A. MeetsMrs. William Maxwell and Mrs. John Snell convened the meeting of the Women’s Association which was held in the school room of the United church on Tuesday afternoon. Presi­dent Mrs. Wm. McLean presided and opened the meeting with a hymn with. Mrs. Harvey McMichael at the piano. The roll call was answered by repeat­ ing one of .the' Beatitudes. Bells with markings for important days in the year, when a dime will be dropped in as a means of raising funds for the year’s work were distributed. A dis­ cussion on a project for the year fol­ lowed . and members were asked to bring suggestions to the next meeting. The name of Mrs. Harry Adams was added to the buying committee. The worship service closed with a hymn, followed by prayer by Rev. Todd. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in quilting with the usual pot luck supper served at the close. Celebrate 51st Anniversary Congratulations to - Mr. and Mrs. John F. McLean, who celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary last Mon­ day. They spent the day quietly. Both are in fairly good health.Mr. and Mrs. McLean, the former Minnie Wilson, were married at the home of the bride in Wallace Town­ship and then moved to Listowel and later to Whitechurch, where they owned a general store. In 1951 they retired to Wroxeter. They have four children, Ira, of this village; Earl, of St. Catharines; Mrs. Stewart Cross, of Walkerton and Mrs. Waldo Gibson, of Thorold. A son, John, died in 1942. Personals1 Mrs. Reg Newton, Nancy and Betty, spent Sunday with Mr. Newton in Westminster Hospital, London. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Doig entertained at a family dinner on Monday night in honor of George Doig, of Shackle­ton, Saskatchewan, on the occasion of his birthday. Mr. Doig, his son and daughter leave on Wednesday to re­ turn to their home in the West.Attending the Hart-Newton wed­ ding in Wroxeter United Church on Saturday were guests from Windsor, London, Goderich, Listowel and Har­riston. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brandon, also Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Moffat and children, all of Toronto, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mof­ fat* Mr. and Mrs. Graham Work and family of Brussels, were also guests. Mr. Gilbert Howes and Ian, spent the week-end in Toronto.Mr. Alex McTavish returned from the West, where he spent the past two weeks with his uncle, in Regina.Mr. and Mrs. George Bradley, Tor­ onto, also Jim Wylie, Oakville, were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wylie. The many friends of Mrs. Jim Coombs (nee Gilberta Howes) will re­ gret to learn she underwent a major operation at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, on Monday of last week, and is now as well as can be expected. Her mother, Mrs. Gilbert Howes, spent the week in Toronto to be near her dau­ghter. Mrs. W. E. Weir and Miss Gerty Bush spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson, Wroxeter South. Miss Zelma Stamper has joined the nursing staff of St. Joseph's Hospital, London. COBBLER REPELS 2 ARMED YOUTHS Two armed youths turned and fled when An elderly cobbler they Were attempting to rob grabbed for their revolver In Kitchener. Andrew Bot- scher said he told the youths: “i have no money. You Can kill me and still have none. I am an old man. Evening Auxiliary Discusses India The Evening Auxiliary of the Un­ ited Church met on Tuesday evening, at the home of Mrs. Frank Howson,, with Miss Caroline Wellwood as hos­ tess. Mrs. F, Madill was in charge of the worship service, the theme of which was “Evangelism, the Church’s Busi­ ness.” She was assisted by Mrs. R. Vogan and Mrs. T. W. Flatt who read Scripture passages and Miss J. Mur­ ray who led in prayer. After the offering was received and a hymn sung, Mrs. G. W. Tiffin re­ viewed chapter 5 of the study book. “The Church in India,” on thg pattern Of spiritual growth of the church. The president, Mrs. H. Burrell, then conducted the business of the meeting. The rail call was answered by th* paying of fees for the year. Mrs. G. L. Dunlop, Miss J. Murray, Miss G. Harris and Mrs. E. Kdighoffey were named a committee to evaluate the bale to be sent to Korea. After the singing of a hymn the Mizpah benediction was repeated. Lunch was served and a social hour enjoyed. ^HI|IM!J|MIH»l|MniMIII|KlllMinMI||MniHliHltl^ ■ 111 g i ■ DON’T BE STUCK CALL I B i ■B CHUCK’S TAXI g FOR 24-HOUR SERVICE f Phone 185 "ll■lll■lll■lll■lll■lllnll■lll■lll■lll■lll■llMl^ K. 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