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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-03-23, Page 3A ALARMS SCARE « PRESTON THIEVES Thieves beat a successful hurried re­ treat without any loot when, after breaking into the Argyle Coffee Shop, i Preston, last week, they tripped a burglar alarm which in turn set off a bell alarm. Entrance was gained by breaking a door window pane, »E i News of Fordwich Officers Elected at Annual Meeting of Women’s Institute WROXETER The Wing ham Advance-Times, Wednesday, March 28, 1366 PUfn £ i J i i i B ■ | £ b I i i B £ i i ■ i i E mi f a »>• a | a Quality Beef—Specially selected Rotfnd Steak or Roast................. LEAN BONELESS EXTRA LEAN MINCED BEEF STEWING BEEF .. lb. 59c LB. .. 29c LB. 39c SWIFTS PREMIUM % LB. CELLO PKG. RINDLESS SIDE BACON..................33c SWIFT’S PREMIUM <• SLICED BOLOGNA LB. 25c * * * * * 5 STAR SPECIALS IGA RED PITTED CHERRIES IGA CHOICE TOMATOES ROBIN HOOD ANGEL CAKE MIX SALAD A TEA BAGS, 60’s INSTANT QUAKER OATS MAPLE LEAF LIQUID DETERGENT a ■ ■ K 15 OZ. 21c 20 OZ. 19c 14 OZ. 47c 77c 3 LBS. 35c 12 OZ. 37c Visit our Fruit and Vegetable Department for variety and economy. ■ ■ The regular meeting of the Ford­ wich W.I. was held Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Anson Demerling with the president,, Mrs, Howard Harris, presiding. The meeting opened with the Ode followed by the Mary Stewart Collect. Devotions were taken by Mrs. C. Carswell after which a hymn was sung. The motto "The best pre­ paration for to-morrow is to do to­ day’s work well’’) Was given by Mrs. Lyle Simmons, Members were reminded of the short course in the community hall on April 22 and final plans were made for the annual W.I. concert. This being the annual meeting Mrs. C. Sothern, convener of the nominat­ ing comittee brought in the following slate of officers: Hon. Howard Harris; pres., Harris; 1st vice pres., Mrs. Clarence Gibson; 2nd. vice pres., Mrs. Anson Demerling; sec.-treas., Mrs, Bride, assistant? Mrs. C. Carswell; district director, Mrs. William Camp­ bell; branch directors, ’Mrs. Wm. Mc­ Cann, Mrs. ,E. Williamson and Mrs. Ruby Foster; pianists, Mrs. Lorne Siefert and Mrs. R. Devitt; auditors, Mrs. W. Cooper and Mrs. H. Doig; sunshine, Mrs. Earl Moore. Conveners of standing committees were: agriculture and Canadian in­ dustry, Mrs. K. Graham and Mrs. Fred Demerling; citizenship and edu­ cation, Mrs. Wm. McCann and Mrs. C. Sothern; home economics and health, Mrs. W. Sothern and Mrs. W. Hargrave; public relations and com­ munity activities, Mrs. F. Hambly and Mrs. R. Aldrich. The roll call “Name a Canadian artist and tell something about him,” was answered by 35 members and 8 visitors. The guest speaker was Miss R. Ellis, of Listowel, who spoke on art, telling of many famous artists and also o£ the summer school for arts. Anyone interested can secure prints from the Art Gallery at Ottawa. Many beautiful pictures of famous artists were shown. Miss Ellis also showed many of her own pictures one of great interest was of our local village which she had painted in the early fall when the colours were Pres., Mrs, Mrs. Clare Stan DON’T BE STUCK CALL CHUCK’S TAXI FOR 24-HOUR SERVICE Phone 185 REMINGTON'S WE DELIVER PERSONAL PENSION POLICIES ASSURE COMFORTABLE RETIREMENT. CONSULT— FRANK C. HOPPER —Representative— Canada Life WINGHAM, ONT beautiful. Mrs. Anson Demerling thanked the speaker and presented her with a gift. Mrs. Jim Hudson gave a paper on the province of Prince Edward Island. The meeting closed with "The Queen." Hostesses were, Mrs. Howard Harris, Mrs. R. Devitt, Miss M. Brown and Mrs, C, Gibson. Personals Miss Elaine Demerling, of London spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Demerling. Mr. Bruce Williamson, of London, spent the week-end at the home of his mother Mrs. Emma Williamson. Mrs. Walter Horsburg spent the past week at the home of her daugh­ ter Mrs. Mary Belle Pebbles in Wing­ ham. Mrs. Roy Askin went to Toronto on Saturday where she visited with her husband Mr, Roy Ashton at Lynd­ hurst Lodge. Mrs. Herb Rogers and Mrs. Emma William’son.visited one day last week in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Orth and girls, of Listowel, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E, Hargrave, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Corbett and fam­ ily, of London, spent the week-end at the home of the latter’s parents, Mr, nud Mrs. Ed Mathews. Miss Phyllis Keith, of Milverton, spent the week-end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Alex Keith and Mr. and Mrs. James Keith, of St. Catharines, are spending a couple of weeks at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ellis, of Guelph, were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Tom McClement. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Holland (nqe Marlene Schaefer), of Kitchener, on the birth of a son Monday, March 14 in the K & W Hospital, and to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Heffer on the birth of a daughter Sunday, March 21st in the Listowel Memorial Hospital. Private and Mrs. Wilfred Quinn and little daughter, of Kingston, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Gibson. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Petznick and Gail of Kitchener, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Schaefer. Mrs. Margaret Thompson, of Regina, and her niece Mrs. Walter Felnor, of London, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom McClement and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hutchison. Mrs. Thompson will remain for a longer visit. Mr. and Mrs. W. Hargrave and Douglas, Mrs. Jack Reid and Mr. and Mrs. Alec Reid visited Wednesday in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Alec Wray. Mr. Bert Reid returned home with them ‘after spending a few days there. Mrs. Art Forester and Miss Florence Forester visited a few days last week with friends in Toronto. Mrs. W. Gibson visited Thursday with her sister Mrs. Jessie O’Gormon, Weston Sanitarium. Misses Marjorie Foster and Helen Hoffman spent a few days last week in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Spence Brears were Toronto visitors one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bellamy, of London, spent the week-end here. Mr. Vernon Gilmore, of Markham, spent the week-end with Mr. Mervyn Wallace. Miss Evelyn Simmons spent Thurs­ day in Toronto and attended the Sportsmen’s Show. Mr. Norman Harding attended the Mutual Fire Convention held last week at the King Edward Hotel Toronto. United Church W.M.S. The March meeting of the Woman’s Missionary Society was held in the church parlors on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Frank Earls was in charge of the program and gave an interesting story on the life of Annie Johnson Flint, reading several choice poems by the Writer, Mrs. Todd read the Scripture and gave the commentary. Mrs. Jim Doig led in prayer, Mrs. Herb Pat­ terson gave an interesting resume of a chapter in the study book in India. President, Mrs, D. S. MacNaughton took charge of the business period With Mrs. Ken Edgar as secretary. Announcement was made of the.Eas­ ter Thankoffering meeting to be held in the church on Sunday evening, April 24th, at 7.30 p.m., the special speaker is a returned missionary from India. Notice was also given of the Presbyterial meeting to be held in Wingham United Church, on April 7th, at 9 a.m. The special speaker for that day will be. Miss Kate Ruther­ ford, Angola. Owing to the date of the next regular meeting falling on Good Friday, the April meeting will be held one week later. Mrs. Herb Patterson gave the re­ port of the good cheer committee. The roll call was answered by naming a Book of the Bible. Mrs. Jim Doig was organist. Rev. E'. W. Todd closed the meeting with prayer. Mission Band The Buds of Promise Mission Band held its March meeting in the church schoolroom on Tuesday ‘ afternoon, with leaders, Mrs. Ken Edgar and Mrs. D. Statia in charge. The meeting opened with the singing of a hymn. Prayers were led by Joyce Heimpel and Catharine Edgar. Davy Edgar read the Scripture lesson. Roll call was answered by naming the title of an Irish song. Mrs. Statia read a story from "Chand of India." Mrs. Stuart Higgins gave the chapter from the study book “Fig Tree Village.’’ A hymn and the benediction brought the meeting to a close. W. I. Progressive Euchre Eleven tables were in play, when on Friday night a progressive euchre was held by the Women’s Institute. Those in charge of arrangements were Mrs. Wes Newton, Mrs. Reg. Newton and Mrs. W. T. McLean. Miss Jean Wilton won first prize for ladies with a score of 110, Mrs. Nelson Hunkin was second. Ted Smith and Wes Un­ derwood won the honors for men. Consolation awards were given Miss Margaret Jardine and Fred McIntosh. Lucky tally was held by George Gregg. The special bingo, a dresser lamp was won by Mrs. Allen Munro. Church Group Will Meet The newly organized Tuesday Even­ ing Starlight Group, Wroxeter United Church, will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Glenn McMichael, March 29th, at 8 p.m. Meeting will be in charge of Mrs. John Clarke, Lloyd Townsend arid Mrs. John Lean. STRANDED CAT HARD ON TAXES One wayward cat Post Stratford city taxpayers $2.77. City council members were puzzled over an account for that amount at in a committee meeting. A city employee was called rescue a cat stranded bn a pole. The rescue call came after working hour* so the employee collected overtime. Council some time ago frowned upon calling firemen to rescue cats. YOUR FUTURE depends on them Don’t be hindered in your work by the "nerves", headaches and gastric disturbances resulting from defective vision. 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A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride’s mother, after which the happy couple left on a trip to Toronto and other points. For travelling the bride chose a dress of forest green crepe with brown acces­ sories.On their return they will reside in East Wawanosh. SEWERS STUDIED FOR SEAFORTH At a special meeting of Seaforth town council members considered plans for installing sewers at an esti­ mated cost of $15,000 On Goderich street (that part of No. 8 Highway Within town limits). Maydr* E. A. McMaster explained that the highway now under construc­ tion, will be completely rebuilt this year, starting at the Shell service station at the western end. He signified it Would be to the town’s advantage to install the sewer at the same time, Woman’s Association The Woman’s Association of United Church held its regular March meeting on Tuesday afternoon in the church schoolroom. President, Mrs. W. T. McLean presided over the worship service. The opening hymn was sung, followed by prayer by Mrs. George Gibson. Psalm 121 was read; by Miss Gerty Bush. Mrs. George Gib­ son led in prayer. The roll call was answered by nam­ ing one of the twelve disciples. Mrs. Gibson read a suitable poem entitled, “The Ladies’ Aid.’’ The main discus­ sion was projects for the coming year and Mrs. Wm. Hart and Mrs. John Snell were named to look into the matter and give leadership. Mrs. W. E. Weir and Miss Gerty Bush arranged the meeting which closed with a hymn. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in quilting and supper was served at the close. Personals Mrs. W. G. Gibson who has spent several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. J, D. McGillvray at Paisley, has re­ turned and is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson, Wroxeter South. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moffat were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Seegmillar and son, of Kitchener, also Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Moffat and dau­ ghters, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wheeler, of Brussels, were Thursday visitors with Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton. Those attending funeral services for the late Lloyd North, of London, on Wednesday were Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Timm, Marilyn and Marjorie, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Timm, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Moffat, Mrs. Thomas Burke, Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton, Mr. John MacNaughton. Mrs. Reg Newton and Betty, spent the week-end in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hart. Mr. and Mrs. Tom children, Tillsonburg, end with Mr. and Grainger. Mrs. Robt. Gibson spending a few days Detroit. Mrs. Thomas Hemphill spent Satur­ day with Mrs. C. Cook, at Hensall. Bill Anger, who underwent a major operation in Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, is making a‘ good recovery, we are pleased to know. Bill will be in the hospital for some time yet. Visit­ ing him on Saturday were Tom Burke, Jack McLean, Mrs. G. Anger and Mrs. C. Sanderson. Mr. Gilbert Howsc spent the week­ end in Toronto. , Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wylie spent the past week in Toronto. They were ac­ companied home by Mr. and Mrs. George Bradley, Who spent the week­ end here. Donald and Billy Gibson were in Toronto last week, trying examina­ tions in banking. 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