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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-03-23, Page 6Six The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, March 28, 1965 News of Belgrave Officers Elected at Annual Women’s Institute Meeting The Belgrave Women's Institute held its annual meeting in the Com munity Centre, on Tuesday afternoon, March 15th. There were twenty mem bers and one visitor present. The theme of this meeting was Education and Mrs, Albert Coultes was convener. The president, Mrs. Walter Scott was in charge and read letters of thanks from the Wingham General Hospital and the local I.O.O.F. She also announced that the W. I, was invited to the short course on Supper Dishes to be held in Wingham April 13th and 14th. Mrs; Kenneth Wheeler reported for the prize list committee as follows: Senior girls, doll’s coat and bonnet to to be made on the sewing machine; g TURNBERRY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL AREA S = ?H I Eighth Annual Musin Festival | = Township Hall - Bluevale, Ont. g I FRIDAY, APRIL 1st, 1955 | s —-------------------------------------- f = Morning Session 9.15 a.m. Afternoon Session 1.15 ■ 1 . . i ig Evening Session 8 o’clock sharp =1 . ADJUDICATOR = 1 Mr. Garfield Bender, L.R.M. g g Director of Music, Kitchener, Ont. = | Music Supervisor—R. C. Ireland, R.M.T. | CASH PRICES For Friday and Saturday, MARCH 25th and 26th FRESH GROUND BEEF................. lb. 28c 4 lbs. for $1.00 BOILING BEEF, Plate .. . . ................lb. 25c Rolled PLATE OF BEEF (no bone) lb. 30c SHOULDER ROAST OF BEEF ... lb. 45c ROLLED ROAST BEEF (no bone) lb. 60c PORK SAUSAGE ........................lb. 35c 3 lbs. $1.00 FRESH SIDE PORK, Sliced...........lb. 50c in Piece lb. 45c SHOULDER ROAST OF PORK ... lb. 40c CHICKENS AT MARKET PRICE A. J. LOCKRIDGE BUTCHER ^iiiiHiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiHiiwiiniininiiiniiniininiiiniMiiniiiniiniMig I TEESWATER LIONS f MINSTREL SHOW Wingham Town Hall 2 BIG NIGHTS 2 APRIL 4 and 5 Sponsored by Branch 180 Canadian Legion 1 M ■ ■ ■ ■ B ILf ilF E Songs Jokes Skits Dances Commencing 8.15 pJm. ADMISSION ADULTS 50c CHILDREN 25c Advance Tickets on sale at Pattison Electric, Orvis Service Station or from atty Legion member. Procter junior girls, wash cloth 12x12, blanket stitched; senior boys, 8 kinds of wood and leaves, mounted and named; junior boys, 6 kinds of wood mounted and named. Five dollars was voted to buy cards and postage for the sick and shut-ins. Mrs. Carl Procter moved a vote of thanks to Mrs. J. M. Coultes, Mrs. Gordon Higgins and Mrs. Stewart Procter for making and selling sand wiches at the Pocoek sale. It was agreed that the Institute lend its kitchen equipment and dishes to the Junior Institute and other local organizations without charge provid ing they are left, in the same condi tion as found. Mrs. Stewart Procter led a panel ■ ■g■ ■ 8g ■ ■ ■ New Quilt Bale For Korean Relief The Ladies of the Young Woman’s Auxiliary of the Wingham United Church met in the Ladies parlour, with Mrs. Ross Hilbert, the president, in charge, to lay plans for the Auxi liary’s contribution to the United Church bale for Korea which will be despatched shortly. It was decided to make six crib quilts with Mrs. Allan Walker in charge of purchasing the flannellette and other supplies needed. A committee of four including Mrs. Ross Hilbert, Mrs. John Strong, Mrs. Jack Lewis and Mrs. Wilfred Caslick will represent the Auxiliary during the Wingham church’s visitation week to be held next week. The treasurer’s report showed a balance of $75 in the bank. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Mrs. Allister Green and the corresponding secretary read thank you notes from Auxiliary members. discussion on Educational radio pro grammes, others taking part were Mrs. A. Coultes, Mrs. James Coultes and Mrs. Garner Nicholson. The roll call was answered with, “One Quality a School Teacher Should Possess.’’ Mrs. Earl Anderson conducted the election of officers for 1955-56 as fol lows: President, Mrs. Walter Scott; first vice-president, Mrs. C. Wade; second vice-president, Miss Edith Procter; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. C. R. Logan; assistant secretary-treasurer, Mrs. K. H. Wheeler; press reporter, Mrs. C. Wade; district director, Mrs. Stanley Cook; branch directors, Mrs. C. Wade, Mrs. M. Taylor and Mrs. Gordon Hig gins; pianist, Mrs. J. M. Coultes; as sistant pianist, Mrs. L. Vannan; audi tors, Mrs. J. Coultes and Mrs. C. Han na. All were re-elected except the auditors. Standing committee conveners, ag riculture and Canadian industries, Mrs. James R. Coultes and Mrs. Gar ner Nicholson; citizenship and educa tion, Mrs. R. Procter and Mrs. Wm. Brydges; home economics and health, Mrs. W. Armstrong and Mrs. J. M. Coultes; community activities and public relations, Mrs. Earl Anderson and Mrs. G. Michie; historical re search, Mrs. V. Yungblut; current events, Mrs. S. Cook; Christmas, Mrs. S. Procter and Mrs. H. Procter; Eas ter, Mrs. J. Wheeler and Mrs. F. Cook; to prepare programmes, Mrs. K. Wheeler; sick and shut-ins, Mrs. C. R. Coultes. The meeting closed with lunch. Surprise Shower A surprise shower was held at the home of Mrs. James Michie on Wed nesday evening, March 3.6, when the neighbours and friends of Miss Eileen Holmes gathered together to honor Eileen prior to her ma’ -iage on Sat urday. A very "enjoyable evening was spent playing games and contests, a humorous mock-wedding was also presented with Miss A. Dow, Miss Della Armstrong, Mrs. Garner Nichol son, Miss Irene Smith, Mrs. Ed. Hart- lin and Mrs. Ted Hunking, taking part. After this Miss Holmes was asked to occupy the chair Which was taste fully decorated in pink and white, and received the baskets of gifts pre sented by Joyce Armstrong, Karen Anderson, Laurena Armstrong, Ruth Michie, Diane VanCamp and Donna Jean Grasby. Eileen thanked everyone for their kindness and thoughtfulness. The evening closed with lunch serv ed by the hostess. Trinity Women’s Guild The Women’s Guild of Trinity Anglican Church, held their annual St. Patrick’s tea and bake sale, on Wednesday afternoon, March 16, in the Co-Op. Club rooms. A good crowd was in attendance to purchase from the fine display of home made baking and to enjoy the lunch and tea. Ap proximately $65.00 was taken in dur- i ing the afternoon. Progressive Euchre The regular progressive euchre was held in the Community Centre on Wednesday evening, March 16. There i were 6 tables in play with high prizes being won by Mrs. C. Purdon and Jesse Wheeler. Consolation prizes went to Joyce Procter and Dick Proc ter. Novelty prize winner was Mrs. D. Procter. Knox WMS The Women’s Missionary Society of Knox United Church, will hold their Easter thank offering meeting in the basement of the church Tues day evening, March 29. They will have as their guests the local Even ing Auxiliary group. The guest speak er will be Mrs. Andrew Lane, of Brussels. Miss Bernice Adams, of Goderich, I spent the week-end with Miss Ua Pengelly. Miss Donna Anderson, of London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Vincent and family of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy McSween and family of Court land, spent the Week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Albert, Vincent. Week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrfl. Stewart Procter, and Mrs. Charles Thomas and family were, Mr. Ross Brodter and Cameron of Bur lington, Mr. Charlie Procter, of Oak ville, and F. O. Charles Thomas, formerly of Winnipeg, who has now been posted to the Centralia Air Station. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wilkinspn and Charlie, and Miss Annie Baker Visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. K. F. Wilkinson at Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. John Spivey and Brian, of Ingersoll, visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, Harold News of Bluevale Variety Concert by Women’s Institute Draws Full House A full house greeted the performers at the variety, concert sponsored by the Women's Institute on Friday evening. Miss Ruby Duff, second vice- president, presided and described some of the work of the organization. The program began with “O Can ada." Many of the succeeding musical numbers had an Irish flavor. Piano FIRM .FORUMS MARK EDUCATION WEEK Last week Was Education Week with Bruce County Federation of Ag riculture, ' conducting meetings across the County. Mr. James Jacklin, Ont- tarion Federation of Agriculture field man was in charge of the program. The motto of the O.F.A, is “Not for Ourselves Alone,’’ further explained by Mr. Jacklin that what can be done for one, cannot be done for ourselves alone, but must be in the interest of all farm peoples. He also outlined how the Federation joins together 81 rural organizations, listing the achievements under the headings, legislative, economic and social. Under legislative matters, the O.F.A, had set up the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Act, the Milk Industries Act, and Vegetable Oils Act. The milk industries act explained the speaker combined the five existing pieces of legislation under one act headed by a dairy commissioner to look after pro cessing and marketing of milk in Ontario. Whole milk pricing by formula has been introduced in many areas basing i the price on the cost of production (plus the ability of consumer to pay. The concentrated milk producers handle their surplus production through a two price system, while the cheese producers established agency selling to handle their surplus. The Federation set up an auto in surance company and is already a fac-’ tor in establishing rates. This year some premium rates are $6.00 per year lower. Co-operative medical services is a project of the Federation. The Federation was successful in setting up 18 marketing schemes selling 32 crops, contributing to a great extent to the economic power of producer. As regards social and educational work, Mr. Jacklin said that Farm Forum is the greatest contribution to social and adult education in the world today. Folk schools and other leadership courses are available. BELMORE ’ Women’ Missionary Society The third annual pot-luck dinner of the Women’s Missionary Society of Belmore Presbyterian Church was held on Thursday, March 17, in the church’ school room when the ladies enjoyed a, time . pf Christian Fellow ship around a festive board. While the ladies worked on a quilt for the Indian Schools, letters from Rev. Allen Reoch, of British Guiana, the Malcolms and Mrs. Jas. Dickson, of Formosa were read by Mrs. A. Mun dell, Mrs, McPherson and Miss Jean Dickson. The second vice-president, Mrs. D. McPherson, chaired the meeting. The theme for the devotional period, in which Miss Alice Dickson, Mrs. R. McKague and Mrs. R. Inglis assisted Mrs. McPherson, was “Women Publish the Glad Tidings.” Mrs. H, Ballagh enthusiastically reviewed the March issue of the Glad Tidings. The roll call was answered with the name of a shut-in visited after which the minutes of the last meet ing were read and approved and the offering received. Mrs. Mundell read letters from Miss Margaret Webster confirming Miss Williamson’s engage ment to speak at the Easter Thank- offering on April 26th. It was moved by Mrs. H. Ballagh seconded by Miss A. Dickson that we invite Teeswater and* Bluevale societies to our Easter Thankoffering. A ballot for the life membership resulted in a tie, whereupon the soc iety agreed to present two life mem berships this year. Mrs. Ballagh an nounced that the Mission Band would sponsor pictures shown by Miss Flor ence Grant in early April. Mrs. Zinn, seconded by Mrs. Dickson expressed the appreciation of the society to Mrs. MacAdam for her fine work in pre paring the quilt. Mrs. Kailer closed the meeting with prayer. Explorers’ Group The first meeting of the newly or ganized Explorers* Group and Mission Band of Knox Presbyterian Church, .Was held in the Sunday School room last Saturday. The leader, Miss Alice Dickson, presided and opened the meeting with a hymn. The Scripture lesson was read by Bill LecSon after which Russell Press led in prayer. A very interesting flannel-graph talk, "Helping Hands in Many Lands,” was given by Mrs, Alvin Mundell. Mrs. Mundell as representative from the Presbyterial W.M.S, installed the following officers: President, Sally Jeffray; vice-president, John Kailer; Secretary, June Stokes; treasurer, Lome Baird. , The meeting closed with a. hymn and the benediction. Mrs. Mtiftdell conducted a number of games and lunch was served, duets were played by Mrs, Oliver Moffatt and Miss Kay Johnston, also by Misses Eleanor Smith and Joyce Hoffman. Mrs. Moffatt played a med ley of lovely Irish airs. Mrs. William Smith sang an Irish number and little Julia Thornton contributed a solo. Mrs. M. L. Aitken gave a reading. A group of pupils of Bluevale school pleased everyone with their choruses and a square dance with Bob Hall "calling off.” Messrs. Ed. Wadel, Bruce Robertson and Mrs. Moffatt furnished music for the dance. The orchestra, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Roberston and Bruce, supplied some lively music. A group of Women’s Institute mem bers suitably costumed, sang an "Apron Song” and Irish numbers. Two short plays brought down the house. Those taking part in "Among Us Women” were: Mrs. Robt. Mc Murray, Mrs. William Elston, Mrs. Bert Garniss, Mrs. Melville Mathers, Mrs, Harvey Edgar. The cast of "Bur glars and Ghosts” being Joyce Hoff man, Ken Johnston, Mrs. C. B. Hoff man, Mrs. Carl Johnston, Mr. Alex Corrigan. The finale was a presentation of a group of boys in cowboy attire, sing ing by a campfire the popular cowboy songs, to the music of Bruce Robert son’s guitar. Accompanists were: Mrs. O. Moffatt, Mrs. Carl Johnston, Mrs. C. B Hoff man. ' Personals Mrs. Howard Black of Toronto, visit ed her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Sellers, last week. Mrs. William Blackmore and Bobby, of Toronto, spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond El liott. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mooney, of Tor onto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Smith. Marie, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Carl Johnston, and Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Robertson, have each spent some time in Wing ham General Hospital, the former having had an operation. Both are on the road to recovery. Mrs. Dobie, of Toronto, is a guest of her daughter, Mrs. James Johnston. Mr. and Mrs, Harry Newman, of Harriston, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Darling, Mr. William Falconer had a suc cessful sale of his farm stock and implements last week. The farm was not sold. Mr. Thomas Elliott is a patient in Wingham General Hospital. Rev. R. A. Brook, of Bluevale United Church is preaching a series of Len ten sermons showing the emotional background of those who were re sponsible for Christ’s Crucifixion. Last Sunday the subject was "Pre judice.” Rev. Maurice McNabb, of the Pres byterian Church, using the topic, “Journeying to Calvary” spoke of “Jerusalem” on Sunday. Rev. W. James McClure, B. A., Killymurris, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, will sail from Ireland, on April 29th. He has been called to the Molesworth and Gorrie charge. Knox Ladies’ Aid The regular monthly meeting of the? We should see about Hydro Power In your plans for plant expansion or for new equip- ment requiring additional power, make certain that the power lines that feed your plant can supply an added load .... or if new power lines are necessary, that ample time is given to dovetail your require ments into the overall Hydro distribution system. While plans are in the blueprint stage, consult your Morris group of the Ladies’ Aid of Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale, was held at the home of Mrs, Harvey Robertson, with ten ladies present. The devotional period was taken by Mrs. Frank Shaw and Mrs, Roy Tur- vey. During the business it was decided to sponsor a play in the Bluevale Hall on April 11th. The afternoon was SUCCESSION DUTIES WHAT WILL YOURS BE? You had better find out! Your executors will need cash to pay your succession duties and other obligations before any distribution can be made to your beneficiaries. Forced sales waste valuable estate assets. 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