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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-06-29, Page 9%Blyth=Bel’grave 4»H Calf Club The June meeting of the Blyth-Bel- grave 4-H Beef Calf Club was held In tfie farm of Mr. Norman Coultes, on Thursday, June 23. Two classes of shorthorns were judged and reasons given in the sec­ ond class by the club members. A quiz was answered by the members and the meeting adjourned after lunch was served. FORDWICH W.M.S. Honors Member The W.M.S. members of the Ford­ wich United Church met at the home of Mrs, Harold Pollock, to bid fare­ well to one of their very valued members, Mrs. Gordon Brown, who is soon leaving the community. Mrs. Brown has been a very active mem­ ber for a number of years and will be greatly missed. She was given a cup and saucer. The address was read by Mrs. Harold Doig. Miss Minnie McElwain sang a solo and Mrs. Royden Devitt and Mrs. Ken Graham favoured with a piano duet. Two readings wero given by Mrs. Jim Warrell and several con­ tests enjoyed, after which a delight­ ful lunch was served. Plan Sale, Tea The Ladies’ Auxiliary to Howick Legion met for the June meeting with the president, Mrs. M. Moore in charge, Mrs, Jean Sothern, treasurer, and Mrs. Mary McCann as secretary. During the business session, the ladies decided to take the month of July as a holiday. Plans were made to hold a rummage sale, bazaar and tea on Sept. 24th, in Fordwich, also to make an auto­ graph quilt to be embroidered at ten cents a name. A draw will be made at the bazaar for an occasional chair. Committees were picked to look after the bazaar. Mystery prize was won by Mrs. M. Moore, donated by Mrs. J, Vittie. The Legion members joined the ladies for a social half hour. Personals Week-end visitors with Mrs. Earl Ridley were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lynn and Karen, of Orangeville, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ridley and little daughtei* and Mr. Earl Ridley, all of London. Mr. and Mrs. Aitcheson Wallace have moved from the ninth conces­ sion to the farm on the sixth conces­ sion which they purchased. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson Hargrave were, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hallman and Kenneth and Mr. and Mrs. Don Reid, of Listowel, and Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Hood of the o sixth line. Mrs. Doug McLean and Wendy, of Toronto, visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Art Forester. Little Wendy remained for a longer visit. Miss Marian r>oig, of Kitchener, spent the week-end with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Aldrich and Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Siefert and the girls visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Siefert, at Clifford. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nickel, nee Elaine Hallman, who were married Saturday, Mr, and Mrs. Jack Gibson, of Toron­ to, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Doug Holt. Mrs. Doris Hamill and .daughter, of Woodstock, were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie D’arcey, Gerald and Barry spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Jack Welsh in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Keith spent Sat­ urday in Kitchener. Miss Phyllis Keith returned home with them for the week-end. Mr. -and Mrs. Erie Corbett, of Wood- Misses Ethel Ries and Shirley Car-'Jitock, visited on Sunday with friends. michael visited friends last week, in Detroit, o Mr, and Mrs, Trev Hainstock and Joan, of Milton, visited relatives here over the week-end. Mr. and .Mrs. Earl Moore visited the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bricker and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Benin in Kitchener, Mr. George Moss and Karen, of Galt, visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Campbell. Mrs. Moss re­ turned home after spending the past week here. ' Little Wendy Hambly, of Fergus, spent last week with her grandpar­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hambly. Mr. and Mrs. Hambly, of Fergus, spent the week-end at the same home. Mr, Bruce Williamson, of London, visited one day last week with his mother. Misses Elaine and Joan Demerling, of London, spent the week-end with their parents. Mr. Emerson Hargrave was a dele­ gate to the special meeting of Synod of the Diocese of Huron. FOR RESULTS RIDEAU FOUR-DOOR TOWN SEDAN METEOR -SMARTEST CAR IN THE LOW PRICE FIELD *7 EXCLUSIVE TRI-TONE BEAUTY The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, June 29, 1955 Pare Ntae News of Belgrave W.I. Grandmothers’ Meeting Held in Community Hall Choose from 4 smart series EVERY MODEL IN THE LINE IS POWERED WITH A NEW OVERHEAD-VALVE V-8 AT NO ADDED COST ... NEW 175 HP. V-8 IN RIDEAU AND NIAGARA MODELS Rideau, Niagara, Meteor, Station Wagon featuring 3 overhead-valve V-8’s 162 Up.-175 Hp.-182 Hp * Come, see the car with more style-setting beauty than all others in its class—• V-8 Meteor! It’s entirely newfrom bumper to bumper, even to its new tubeless tires. And everywhere you look, dramatic touches give Meteor grace and liveliness that set it apart, head and shoulders above the ordinary! 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Here are new ideas in colourful interior design, new high-fashion upholstery and trim.^Optional at extra cost The regular meeting of the Belgrave Women’s Institute was held in the community centre here on Tuesday afternoon, June 21. The vice-presi­ dent, Mrs. Clarence Wade was in charge of this, the Grandmothers meeting. It was stated that cards had been sent to Mrs. Mel Bradburn, Mrs. Wm. Brydges and Mrs. Harold Proc­ ter. The group decided to send for the penny round up bags for the mental health contributions. Mrs. George Michie, Mrs. Garner Nicholson and Mrs. C. Wade were named as a com­ mittee to prepare for the Memorial service in Brandon cemetery on July 3. In case of rain the service will be held in Knox Presbyterian Church. Members of the 4th and Sth line of Morris were named as a committee to make plans to cater to the Anderson re-union on August 1st. Car expenses to the district annual are to be paid. Mrs. Lyle Hppper, Mrs. Clarence Wade and Mrs. Jesse Wheeler were named as a committee to plan for a short course to be held in the winter. Miss Edith Procter was in charge of the program which was convened by Miss V. Yungblut and opened with the roll call on “A history maker of today.” A chorus of grandmothers includ­ ing Mrs. Lyle Hopper, Mrs. Earl An­ derson, Mrs. Stewart Procter, Mrs. C. Wade, Mrs. J. Michie, Mrs. Nelson Higgins and Mrs. Jack Anderson sang “This Old House” and “Davey Crock­ ett” accompanied by Mrs. Lawrence Vannan. The address on Madame Pandit of India, prepared by Mrs. Albert Coul- tes was read by Mrs. Lyle Hopper. A reading, “ A Grandmother Explodes” was given by Mrs. Garner Nicholson. .Flower holders were given to the oldest grandmother, Mrs. A. Perdue; the youngest grandmother, Mrs. M. Taylor; grandmother with birthday nearest date of meeting, Mrs. C'. Wade; lucky ticket, Mrs. D. Chamney, and one was given to Mrs. L. Hopper for assisting with the meeting. A quiz was conducted by Mrs. James R. Coultes. It was announced that the printed programs are available to the mem­ bers and also anyone else who would like one. Lunch was served by Mrs. A. Vin­ cent, Mrs. L. Vannan and Mrs. C. R. Coultes. Guild Plans Bake Sale The Ladies’ Guild of Trinity Angli­ can Church, met in the church on Thursday evening, June 23. The pre­ sident, Mrs. Clare VanCamp, was in charge and opened the meeting with a hymn -and prayer. Scripture was read by Mrs. Cora McGill. Minutes of the previous meet­ ing and correspondence was read by Mrs. Richard Procter. The treasurer’s report and collecting of dues was done by Mrs. Cooper Nethery. A discussion took place on how to raise money during the summer months, and it was decided each mem­ ber donate one dollar for the month of July, and a bake sale would be held at the August meeting. The Blyth and Auburn Guilds are to be invited to the August meeting. Plans were made to hold a picnic after church service on July 10, when a former minister, Rev. J. Henderson, of London, will be guest speaker. The meeting closed with a hymn. Farewell Sermon Rev. C. D. Cox preached his fare­ well services at Knox United Church on Sunday. A male quartette consist­ ing of George Procter, Bill Coultes, George Johnston sang a number an anthem. At the close Stewart Procter on behalf of the congregation and presented Rev. and Mrs. Cox with a gift. Rev. Cox expressed their thanks. , Family Re-union The annual Michie re-union was held on Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Martin, at Orange­ ville, There were 52 present at this re­ union, and games and race& were en­ joyed by all. The oldest member present was Mr. Thomas Michie, of Halton County, 82 years old; the youngest was Nancy Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson, of Belgrave, 4 months old. The re-union will be held next year at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Nichol on the 6th of Morris, on the third Saturday in June. Visits Huron College Thirty-three members of the Angli­ can churches of Belgrave, Blyth and Auburn, chartered a bus and took a trip to Huron College, at London, on Sunday. After touring the college, and Ross Anderson, and the choir sang of the service Mr. spoke a few words SEE YOUR "METEOR DEALER Try the Ofif HAYING DELAYEO AN ALL-NEW f OVERHEAD-VALVE V-S < IN EVERY MODEL AT NO ADDED COSY BY RAINFALL METEOR WINGHAM, ONTPHONE 459 MERCURY LINCOLN Light rainfall in most sections of the county considerably delayed hay­ ing this week reports G. W. Mont­ gomery, agricultural representative for Huron County. Farmers report the hay to be below average in yield. Spring grains are now practically all out in head, and in some of the drier sections of the county the crop will be quite below average. Corn, sugar beets, soybeans and white beans have all made good growth. The harvest­ ing of canning factory peas is under way in the county and yields arc run­ ning around one ton per acre. There is approximately 1,000 acres with 85 growers of this crop in the county this year. Fall wheat has made ex­ cellent growth and is commencing to show colour. All classes of livestock appear to be in good condition and most of the stable fed cattle are now out to market. lunch and a visit with Rev. J. BL Henderson was, much enjoyed. Rev. Henderson was a former minister, Ip the evening the group attended ser­ vices at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Personals Mrs. E. Leslie and Mrs. L. Kirton, are spending a few days with Mrs. J. Moon, at Orangeville, Mrs. Mabel Stapleton spent a couple of days in London last week with Mr, and Mrs. Carl Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Storey, of Lucan, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. C. G. McCrea. <• Mr. Bert Bradburn, who has spent the past week with Mr. and Mrs. C, G. 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