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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-04-13, Page 7Morris Township Council Meets The Morris Council met in the Township Hall on April 4th with all the members present. The minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting of March 23 were read and adopted on motion of Ross Duncan and Wm. El­ ston. Shortreed-Procter—That Engineer Jas. A. Howes be instructed to stake, survey and make reports on the Nichol and Richmond Drains. Carried. Elston-Duncan—That the assess­ ment on the Roderick McLean proper­ ty be changed to the different owners. Carried. Elston-Procter—-That A. Fraser be paid $160.00 on his salary. Carried. Elston-Shortreed—That we take out the road liability, spraying, and non­ owned liability policies with the Gen­ eral Accident Insurance Company. Carried. Duncan-Procter—That the Frank Cowan Insurance Agency be paid $12.39 which is owing on last year’s Compensation Insurance and that it be renewed with Mr. B. Hall in June. Carried. Procter-Elston—That the tender of Harold Thomas to build the machine shed for the sum of $7,050.00 to include floor as per tender be accepted sub­ ject to the approval of the district municipal engineer, contract to be completed by Sept. 15, 1955. Carried.- Shortreed-Duncan—That the road bills as presented by the road super­ intendent be paid. Carried. Procter-Elston—That- the auditors’ report for 1954 be accepted. Carried. Elston-Shortreed—That we advertise for tenders on three culverts, tenders to be in by 12 o’clock noon, May 2. Carried. Duncan-Procter-That we advertise for tenders for the sale of the Town­ ship shed which is approximately 21 feet by 65 feet, tenders to be in by noon, Monday, April 11. Carried. Shortreed-Duncan—That the meet­ ing adjourn to meet again on May 2, at 1 p.m. or at the call of the reeve. Carried, The following accounts were paid: Municipal World, supplies, $2.12; Blyth Standard, advertising, ,84; pel- grave Co-Operative, disinfectant and powder, $599,90; County of Huron, Miss Adeline Mathers, $43.00; County of Huron, R. Hoy and Mrs. Ann Ber­ nard, $187.00; Advance-Times, adver­ tising, $5.87; Thos. Whillier & Sons, supplies; $9.15;- H. Kearney, relief to Mrs. Wilhelm, $20.38; A. Fraser, part salary, $150.00; J. Martius, relief, $30.00; County of Huron, Miss Lillian Garniss, $29.00; A. Fraser, Robertson- Mathers Drain, $4.00; Chas. Fraser, Robertson-Mathers Drain, $4.00; S. McLennan, Robertson-Mathers Drain, $4.00; Jas. A. Howes, part payment, Robertson-Mathers Drain, $175.00; S. Appleby, refund on spraying, $1.50. Bailie Parrott, , Geo. C. Martin, Reeve. Clerk. LEGION LADIES HOLD EUCHRE Ladies of the Canadian Legion Aux­ iliary held a euchre In the Legion Home on Monday night, with fifteen tables in play. High "prizes went to Mrs. George Kerr, Mrs. Dodd and William Kennedy. Mrs. William ’Deans Was Daughter of Pioneer Parents A link with the pioneer past was severed last week when Mrs. William Deans passed away at her home on Lot 22, Concession 9, Turnberry Township on April 4th. She was in her 89th year, A daughter of the late Andrew Wood and Janet Robertson, pioneer settlers in Turnberry Township, she was the former Mary Wood, and was born in Wilma Township, Wellington County. Her family came to Turn- berry in 1867, when Mrs. Deans was 1 year old, and were among the first settlers in Turnberry Township, which was opening up at that time. Mrs. Deans lived all her life, with the exception of that one year, on the 9th concession, She was the last remaining in a family of four boys and four girls Her husband died in 1954. Surviving are two sons, Jack,, at home and Leslie, of Detroit, and two daughters, Mrs. William Thompson, of Wingham, and Miss Myrtle Deans, at home. . Funeral service was held at the Currie funeral home, on Thursday, April 7th, with Rev. Alex Nimmo officiating. Interment was in Wing­ ham cemetery. Pallbearers were Roy Adair, John McKinnon, Chester Gilklnson, Jim Hardy, Robert Cruickshanks and Harry Bateman. Mrs. C. S. Blackhall Passes in Hospital A resident of Wingham for the past 56 years, Mary Helena Norman, widow of Charles 3- Blackball passed away on Thursday, April 7th, in the1 Wing­ ham General Hospital in her 90th year. Mrs. Blackball had been a member of the Wingham Baptist Church since 1899 coming from Ingersoll at that time- Surviving are two sons and three daughters, Clarence, of Toronto; Basil, of Rockford, Illinois; Jean (Mrs. A, C, Riley) of Greenwood, Wisconsin; Anne (Mrs. W. A. Brackley) of Graven- hurst; Elsie (Mrs. Wilfrid Congram) of Wingham and a brother, Harry Norman of St. Thomas. Also surviv­ ing are 14 grandchildren and 1.5 great grandchildren. One son and one dau­ ghter predeceased her. Her husband passed away in April, 1946. Services were held from the Currie funeral home, on Saturday, April 9th, with the Rev. J, L. Coyle officiating. The pallbearers were 4 grandsons, James Brackley, Alan Brackley, David Blackhall, Jjohn Congram, also Harold Congram and^Bruce MacLean. Inter­ ment was made in Wingham ceme­ tery. FORDWICH Mrs. Stan, Bride and Miss Qwen- neth are spending a few days this week in Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs, Warren Zubrigg and Stanley, and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wahl visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Boehler and Mr, and Mrs. Robert Hibberd. Presbyter lai Young People Meet The regular meeting of the Presby­ terian Young Peoples Society was held in the Sunday School room of the church on Monday evening at 8.00 p.m, Siebje Jousme led the sing song. Audrey Gilmour gave the call to wor­ ship, followed by a prayer by Rev. Nimmo. A hymn was then sung, The Scripture, taken from Isaiah 55, was read by Helen Todd. The offering was received and Donalda MacDonald gave the offertory prayer. The secretary’s report was given by Mary Scott. Donalda MacDonald in­ troduced the theme which was follow­ ed by a hymn. Sunday, April 17, is Young People’s night, when Donalda MacDonald will give the sermon. Revt, Nimmo led in the closing prayer. Passes with Honors In Mechanic’s Course ' Gordon Welwood, automobile me­ chanic at Len Crawford Motors, re­ ceived word last week that he had passed with honors at a ten-week course in auto mechanics sponsored by the department of labor in Toronto. Mr. Welwood received 92% in his examinations at the course there. It was the second such course that Mr. Welwood has taken in Toronto. The Wingham Advance-Timee, Wednesday, April 13, 1955 Page Seven they’re Here!They’re Beautiful!They’re All New! HUDSON For A Star in any company! The brilliant Hollywood Hornet for J 955 :• ■.; •. w«71 bring newfame to t he hono ured name of Hudson..:. 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NEW WAY OF LIFE ON WHEELS Airliner Reclining Seats give living­ room luxury that lets the passenger rest away the miles in a seat adjust­ able to five comfortable positions. Available in combination with Twin Travel Beds — a single bed while travelling, twin beds for nighttime stopover. S/ieetaMia'i is the word for the 1955 WASP How alert, how eager, how lovely to look at can a fine car be? See the Hudson Wasp for 1955 . . . and be prepared to revise your ideas of luxury in the medium-price field. (If this is your price range here is your car)—complete with exclusive new features inspired by the imagineering of a mighty organ­ ization. The Spectacular Wasp is all-new, inside and out — with new ease of handling ana ride that demonstrates a new idea in comfort ... a new dimension in luxury. Visit your Hudson Dealer then take to the open road in a Hudson Wasp for 1955. Rugged, Swanky, Yet Very Practical 1955 RAMBLER Here is a “New Idea” in Station Wagons with room for a moun­ tain of luggage, yet with smartness that makes it beautifully nt home in the best circles. The unique new Deep Coil Ride keeps you grooved to curves. With Airliner Reclining Seats . . . Twin Travel Beds . . . Travel Rack for extra luggage. With extreme manoeuvrability (it can whip around in a 38-foot circle) plus more touring per tankful. STAYS NEW, RIDES SMOOTHER Double Strength Single Unit Body — twice as rigid, twice as safe. Deep Coil Ride is soft, steady with long coil springs mounted high above wheels, slanted outward, for antbsway safety. " You and your family are beautifully protected as you put the miles behind you in a new Hudson for 1J>55. I* fbft your year for a second car? Then see the Metropolitan. American styling, British built—in hardtops and convertibles, here’s the ideal car for suburban living or business. It parks anywhere, gets up to 40 miles on a gallon of gas . .,. Gives so much, yet costs so little. MOTORS OF CANADA LIMITEDHUDSON subsidiary of AMERICAN MOTORS CORPORATION Clifford, Ont Wingham Hornets wasps RAMBLERS METROPOLITANS Ontario Howick Council OK’s Advance of $3,500.00 For Wroxeter Hall A regular meeting of Howick Town­ ship Council was held in the clerk’s' office on April 5th. All members were present and the Reeve H. Gowdy was in the chair. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read, and on motion of McMichael and Gibson were adopted as read. Carried. Gibson-Allan—That we give a grant of $100.00 to the trustees of the Wrox- eter Police Village re-mill dam when the work commences. Carried. Haskins-Allan—That a robbery in­ surance policy for $500.00 be taken out on the treasurer, Carried. Gibson-MeMichael—That we advance the Wroxeter Community. Hallf Board $3,500.00 re-Wroxeter Community Hall. Carried. Allan-Haskins—That we advance the Centennial Committee $100.00. Car­ ried. McMichael-Gibson—That we author­ ize the treasurer to transfer the sev­ eral drain accounts to the general account as per the attached list. Car­ ried. Haskins-Gibson—That we renew the insurance for road liability, non-owned automobile, and floater policy on grader; and take out a new weed and warble fly contract as of April 1st, through the Frank Cowan Company. Carried. McMichael-Allan—That we sell lots 1 & 2 in the village of Gorrie to R. H. Carson & Son for the sum. of twenty-five dollars. Carried. Haskins-Gibson—That we instruct the clerk to call for tenders on the Wm. Kreller Drain. Tenders to be in the hands of the clerk not later than 12 o’clock noon May 4th, 1955. Low­ est or any tender not necessarily accepted. Carried. Gibson-Haskins—That we instruct the clerk to advertise for sale in the village of Fordwich the coal sheds and weigh scales on Pt. Lot 23, Queen St. Tenders to be in the hands of the Clerk by 12 o’clock noon May 4th, 1955. Carried. Gibson-McMichael—That we appoint Mel. Allan to look after repairs on Fordwich shed. Carried. Gibson-Allan—That the road ac­ counts as approved be paid. Carried. McMichael-Haskins—That the fol­ lowing accounts be paid. Carried. Municipal World, office supplies, $13.59; T. Whillier & Son, office supplies, $208.98; Herring Hall Safe Co., safe change key, $3,50; R. A. Hunter, Treasurer, transfer to Cen­ tennial Committee, $100.00; Howick Telephone System, service and tolls, $16.50; R. H. Carson and Son, warbi- cide and miscellaneous, $668.19; Lis- towel Banner, advertising, $3.60; Part­ ridge Grocery, relief, $24.00; Wroxeter Community Hall Board, advance, $3,500.00. McMichael-Haskins—That we do now adjourn to meet again on May 5th or at the call of the reeve. Car­ ried. J. Harold Pollock, H. Gowdy, Clerk. Reeve. S/. Andrew’s W.M.S. Easter Thankoffering , The Easter Thankoffering meeting of St. Andrew’s Auxiliary, W.M.S. was held on Tuesday afternoon, April 5th. The president, Mrs. Horace Aitchison, opened the meeting with a call to worship appropriate to the Easter sea­ son. The Scripture and meditation on the crucifixion and resurrection were presented by Mrs. W. J. Hen­ derson. Miss K. Pringle led in pray­ er. A piano solo, “Rock of Ages’’, by Mrs. Nelson Pickell, was much en­ joyed, Mrs. T. C. King led in the of­ fertory prayer. The guest speaker, Mrs. (Rev.) Wallace McClean, of Lucknow, was introduced by Mrs. A. Nimmo. Speak­ ing on the story of the woman with the box of precious ointment, Mrs. McClean brought to the auxiliary a stirring and beautiful message. Mrs. Nimmo told the auxiliary of the work being done among lepers in Formosa and asked members to con­ tinue sending old Christmas cards as they were greatly appreciated. Mrs. J. H. McKay led in the closing prayer. Following the meeting lunch was served. Turnberry Township Council Meets The regular meeting of Turnberry council was held on April 4 with all members present. The meeting wae called at 10 a,m« The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted on motion of A, D. Smith and W. H, Mulvey. Willits-Foxton—That we give a grant of $25.00 to the Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement Associa­ tion. Foxton-Willits—That the ratfe for cattle spraying for 1955 be for spray­ ing 12c if paid cash, 14c, if put on the roll. Inspection and powder, 7c, in­ spection 4c, Foxton-Smith—That we extend the time for the return of the roll to May 2. Foxton-Mulvey-That we confirm by­ laws No. 6, 53 and No. 7, 53. Smith-Mulvey—That we adjourn for dinner to meet again at 1.30 o’clock. Willits-Foxton—That the engineer’^ report on the Fischer-Gregory Drain be tabled pending legal advice regard-, ing high water in the mill pond. Smith-Mulvey—That we provision- ' ally adopt the engineer’s report on the McEwen Drain and instruct th® clerk to prepare and serve the by­ laws. The council formed a court of re­ vision on the Willits Drain, composed of John V. Fischer, A. D. Smith, W. H. Mulvey and Herb FoXton. After taking their oath of member of court of revision, the appeal of the Canad­ ian Pacific Railway was heard and discussed. The • representatives of the CPR objected to their assessment, on the grounds that it was higher than adjoining lands. The township en­ gineer was present and explained the situation. After due discussion it was moved by Herb Foxton and W. H, Mulvey, that no action be taken on this appeal. Foxton-Smith —That we close Court of Revision on the Willits drain. Court of Revision was opened on the Elliott Drain, The only appeal re­ ceived was from Frank Stamper. After due consideration it was moved by W. Jack Willits and W. H. Mulvey, that no action be taken with the appeal of Frank Stamper on the El­ liott Drain. Foxton-Willits—That the Court of Revision on the Elliott Drain be clos­ ed. Foxton-Willits—That we call for tenders for the construction of the’ Elliott and Grant Drains. Smith-Mulvey—That the following general and road accounts be paid. General ■ Accounts—Ross Willits, compensation, $47.25; Thos. Whillier & Sons, $2.34; ’Mrs, Isabel McTavish, $7.00; Relief, $30.00; Huron County Soil and Crop Assoc., $25.00; Geo. Thomson part salary $40.00, station­ ery, 40c., $40.40; Rev. R. A. Brook, $2.50; W. B. Cruikshank, $16.85; C. B. Hoffman, $4.80. Elliott Drain Payments Jas. A. Howes, survey and plans. $500.00; Geo. T. Thomson, fees, $115.. by-laws, $80, survey, $9, $204.00; Geo. Greenaway, survey assistant, $12.00; W. Jack Willits, survey assistant, $12.00; Jas. J. Elliott, survey assist­ ant, $8.00; Geo. Wright, survey assist­ ant, $4.00. Jas. A. Howes, survey plans, $200.00; Geo. Thomson, fees, $40., by-laws, $30., $70.00; W. Jack Willits, survey assist­ ant, $5.00; Walter Willits, survey as­ sistant, $2.00. -Road AccQunts—Stewart Coupland, $165.09; W. A. Hogg, $184.30; Geo. Galloway, $101.92; Wm. Mundell. $209.00; Stainton Hardware, $15.90; EL W. Sellers, $14.55; Harvey Reidt, $21.55; J. D. Adams, $155.56; Tees- water News, $8.25; McArthur Tire Service, $548.34; W. G. Blackmore, $287.47; British American Oil, $143.91; Dept, of Highways, $40.70; Knox Presbyterian Church, $75.00; State Farm Mutual, $49.17; Township of Turnberry, Black Drain, $133.38; Wenger Bros,, $2.70; Fred Schiestel, $80.00 Mrs. A. D; Smith, $51.40. Willits-Foxton—That we do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, May 2nd. John V. Fischer, Reeve Geo. T. Thomson, Clerk. CLUB TO EQUIP HOSPITAL ROOM The Hanover Kinsmen Club will equip the operating room at Hanover Memorial Hospital at an estimated cost of $6,577, This was decided at a meeting of the club. The Kinsmen Club has donated $10,000 to the building fund. SPECIALS For Saturday, April 16th FRESH PORK SAUSAGE........lb. 35c - 3 lbs. 98c FRESH GROUND BEEF...........lb. 35c - 3 lbs. 98c Half or Whole, SWEET PICKLE ROLL ... lb. 49c 1 lb. Liver ALL % lb. Breakfast Bacon FOR ° 1 lb. Sausage 98c SHOULDER ROAST OF PORK........................lb. 45c SHOULDER OB BLADE ROAST OF BEEF.........................lb. 49c You can Phone your Order knowing you’ll get the Beet tn Meata. WE DELIVER OEYELL’S Meat Market Phone 22 Wingham