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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-10-05, Page 3
National Weekly Newspaper Week October 1-8, 1955 Have us restore those battered fenders and doors to a gleaming, like-new factory finish! Car Damaged? PRICES REASONABLE— ESTIMATES FREEHobbs Glass Service WINGHAM Carman Loucks - Proprietor BODY SHOP ♦ 1 2 3. 4, 5 Oil Painting 6 offers the following classes in night school (Provided the required number enrol) Basic English for New Canadians. (No fee required) Industrial Arts - Woodworking, Plastics, Metal work. Home Economics - Sewing or Cooking Commercial Work (Typing and Bookkeeping) Public Speaking, FEE — $3.00 ENROLMENT AND PAYMENT OF FEE ; Wednesday evening at 7.30, October 12,1955 ; Applicants are requested to notify W. S. Hall, Principal, or to ! telephone the Wingham District High School (Wingham 128) between J 9.00 a.m. and 4.30 pm. previous to the date of enrolment, if at all ■! possible. The number in each class is limited, and applications will be accepted in the order in which those interested apply. Classes will begin 8.00 *p.m. Wednesday, October 12, following registration United Church W.M.S, Groups Hold Annual in Whitechurch The Woman’s Missionary Society of the United Church of Canada annual convention for the north section, Huron Presbyterial, met at White church on Thursday, September 29th. The' theme of the meeting was “The Christian Hope.” The vice-president, for the north section, Mrs. M. Dennis, of Bluevale, was in charge of meeting. The morning session opened the Doxology and Invocation by M. Dennis. A short worship period was conducted by Mrs. Gordon Bos man and Mrs. Harold Vincent of Bel grave Evening Auxiliary, Finance committee, appointed for the day were Mrs. J. A, Sutter, Clinton; Mrs. H, James, Whitechurch, and Mrs, R. J. McLaughlin, Brussels. Mrs. Edgar Wightman, Belgrave, was appointed to the Presbyterial nominating committee, Miss Minnie Mclllwain, Fordwich, was appointed to the Presbyterial finance committee and Wingham Auxiliary is to be re- the with Mrs. sponsible for sending a delegate to the conference branch. The invitation to Brussels for next year's meeting was accepted. Mrs. Millan Moore, Whitechurch, welcomed the meeting to their church to which Mrs. Norman Coultes, of Brick Church replied. The secretary, Mrs. George Martin, called the roll of the senior organiza tions, Eleven afternoon auxiliaries and three evening auxiliaries gave short reports each. After the offering was received and dedicated, Mrs. J. Wickstead, of Blue vale, a hymn was sung, then the roll call of Junior organizations was call ed, wjth three C.G.I.T. groups, nine Mission Bands and six Baby Bands giving brief reports, Mrs. J. A. Sutter, Clinton, Presbyter ial treasurer, reported that there had been a slight increase in givings for the first two quarters, Mrs. R. Doig, Fordwich, citizenship secretary gave a few remarks. Mrs. Keith Webster, Blyth, assisted by Mrs. Wm. McVit- * "PLANT A HEDGE" — "ORDER NOW!" ♦ * 4 4- 4- 4- for’$5798 or'$'22.00 J per 100. ♦ PAEONY ROOTS * * * * * * * -k •k ■k I FREE •k ■k J BOWMANVIL’E <»>lione Day or Night, Market 3-3345) ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥*¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ CHINESE ELM PRIVET no O n Easiest and Fastest Growing— 9-incb size, 100 for $2.39; 12- Inch size, 100 for $4.50: 15-incb size, 100 for $5.50; 18-lnch size, 100 for $6.95; 2-ft. size, 25 for $3.98 or $15.00 per 100; 3-ft. size. 25 for $6.98 or $25.00 per 100. *Amurense" vari ety, medium growth—the only hardy kind; 12 to IB in., 25 for $3.98 or $15.00 per 100. 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And whaf a comfortable feel interest ■*<■© o n o O 4 tip, Blyth, introduced a number of new books in the literature depart* meat. Mrs. George Michie, press secretary, stressed the importance of the press. Mrs. Harold Pollock, Fordwich, stress ed the value of the C.G.I.T. work. Mrs. A. Lane, Brussels, closed the morn ing session with prayer, Afternoon Session The afternoon session opened with a worship service conducted by Mrs. Q. Dobson and Mrs. E, McTaggart, of the Ethel Auxiliary. Mrs. W. J. Moores, Exeter, London conference branch president, brought “Highlights of Dominion Board,” stressing the need for workers. Mrs, Earl Mills, Walton, who had attended the school for leaders at St. Thomas, gave some of her impress ions of the school. A musical number from Fordwich was much enjoyed. Mrs. I. Pike, II- derton, gave an address on frontier work in the west, developments and to our country. Questions from were answered by Exeter and Mrs. Grand Bend. Presbyterial president, brought greet ings from Presbyterial. Miss M. Ruth erford, St, Helens, spoke in apprecia tion of all who had helped make the day a success. The meeting was clos ed with a hymn, and Rev. J. Watt, Whitechurch, pronounced the bene diction. in the new housing among newcomers the question box Mrs. W. J. Moores, E. Des Jardins, Mrs. E. Des Jardins, Cham.pions Named at Public School Field Day (Continued from page one.) Redman; Janet Saint, Joyce Crothers, Edith Scott, Ruth Stone. Novelty race: Shirley Armstrong, Sharon Lewis; Marie Deyell, Barbara Steuernol; Sharon Brown, Frances Caskanette; high jump, Shirley Arm strong, Jane Hetherington, Joan Col vin, Shirley Redman; standing broad jump, Sarah Skinn, Shirley Arm strong, Sharon Brown; hop, step, jump, Sarah Skinn, Sharon Brown, Shirley Armstrong, Champion, Shirley Armstrong, run ner-up, Sharon Brown. Intermediate Boys Relay race: Donald Lee, John Strong, Doug Spry, Douglas Hamil ton; Glenn Skinn, John Madill, Ed ward Hand, Kirk Vanstone; Bruce Machan, Paul Hutton, Harold Mac- Tavish, Donald Rintoul. Standing broad jump: Douglas Hamilton, John Strong, Donald Rin toul, Doug Spry, Edward Hand; run ning race: Doug Spry, John Strong, Douglas Hamilton; softball throw, Harold MacTavish, Doug Spry, Don ald Lee; running broad jump, John Strong, John Madill, Doug Spry, Don ald Lee; standing hop, step and jump, Douglas Hamilton, Doug Spry, John Madill; high jump, Doug Spry, John Strong, John Madill; three-legged race: Kirk Vanstone, Edward Hand; Donald Lee, John Strong; Douglas Hamilton, Doug Spry; running hop, step and jump: John Madill, John Strong, Edawrd Hand. Champion, Doug Spry; runner-up, John Strong. Intermediate Girls Throwing softball: Karen Reta Brooks, Sue Nasmith; race, Sue Nasmith, Beatrice Karen EJliott, Beth Merrick; Griffith, Reta Brooks; high Elliott, novelty Klein; Deanna ----, ----- — —, jump, Sue Nasmith, Betty Ann Lapp, Reta Brooks; running broad jump, Betty Ann Lapp, Sue Nasmith, Phyllis Rut ledge; standing broad jump: Patricia Heywood, Sue Nasmith, Betty Ann Lapp; running race, Betty Ann Lapp, Sue Nasmith, Karen Elliott, Reta Brooks (tied); walking with board on head: Maureen Poyton, Karen Beat- tie, Jean Jones; three-legged race, Sue Nasmith and Lynne Stuckey; Betty Ann Lapp and Rita Redman; Deanna Griffith and Karen Beattie; relay race, Jean Jones, Karen Elliott, Betty Ann Lapp, Deanna Griffith; Beatrice Klein, Reta Brooks, Sue Nasmith, Lynne Stuckey; Jean Gurney, Rita Redman, Karen Beattie, Karen El liott. Intermediate Girls’ Champion, Sue Nasmith, 28 points; runner-up, Betty Ann Lapp, 22 points. Junior Boys Standing broad jump: Brian Camer on, Wayne Riehl, Dennis Callan, John Bennett; running broad jump, Barry Thompson, Wayne Riehl, Dennis Cal lan; running hop, step and jump: Dennis Callan, Barry Thompson, Brian Cameron; high jump: Jimmy MacDonald, Dennis Callan, Barry Thompson; three-legged race, John Bennett, Dennis Callan, Jimmy Mac Donald, Paul Strong, Wayne Riehl, Barry Thompson; ball throw: Wayne Riehl Brian Cameron, Dennis Callan. Wheel Barrow race: Dennis Callan, John Bennett, Brian Cameron, Philip Adams, Wayne Riehl, Barry Thomp son; dash 75-yards: John Bennett, Gordon Rintoul, Dennis Callan, Champion, Dennis Callan, runner- up, John Bennett. Junior Girls Standing broad-jump: Bonnie Steuernol, Patsy Purdon, Nancy Clark; running broad jump: Nancy Clark, Shirley Loder, Linda Templeman; running race: Bonnie Steuernol, Patsy ~ ; walk with Janie Poyton, Jane Shirley Loder, Purdon, Shirley Loder; something on head: Janette Henderson, three-legged Nancy Clark; Dianne Deyell, Linda Templeman; Barbara Cameron, Patsy Purdon; softball throw, Bonnie Stcu- ernol, Patsy Purdon, Barbara Hall; .relay race: Patsy Purdon, Shirley Loder, Nancy Clark, Bonnie Steuer- nol; Judith McKibbon, Linda Temple man, Dianne Deyell, Jane Poyton; Faye Yeo, Barbara Hall, Jane Salter, Maureen Poyton. High jump: Patsy Purdon, Bonnie Steuernol, Nancy Clark-Freda Lott; novelty race, Judith McKibbon, Bon nie Steuernol; Faye Yeo, Janette Henderson; Jane Poyton, Patsy Pur don. Champion, Bonnie Steuernol, run ner-up, Patsy Purdon. race: Salter; The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, October 5th, 1955 Page Ti The Signalman Career Mea in Khaki "Get it there first; but first, get it right." Signals — nerve system of the Canadian Army — a high-speed, accurate combination of radio networks, telephone and teletype systems and motorcycle despatch riders. The Royal Canadian Corps of Signals, with other corps, offers hundreds of good-paying, life time careers. The opportunities for advancement, special training and travel are many. A visit to your Army Recruiting Station will soon show, without obligation, how you can fit in. Remember, in the Army you team up with men and leaders you can rely on — right down the line. &WADA AND To bo eligible you must be 17 to 40 years of age, skilled tradesmen to 45. When applying bring birth certificate or other proof of age. Apply right away. Write, 'phone or visit the Army Recruiting Station nearest your home. No. 13 Personnel Depot, Wallis House, Rideau & Charlotte Sts., Ottawa, Ont. — Telephone 9-4507 Army Recruiting Station, 164 Wellington St., Kingston, Ont, — Telephone 4738 Army Recruiting Station, 90 Richmond St. W., Toronto, Ont. — Teelphone EM. 6-8341 — Local 276 No. 7 Personnel Depot, Wolseley Barracks, Oxford & Elizabeth Sts., London, Ont. — Telephone 4-1601 — tocal 135 Army Recruiting Station, 230 Main St. W., North Bay, Ont. — Telephone 456 Army Recruiting Station, 184 King St. East, Hamilton, Ont. — Telephone 2-8708 •O54W-O Here are a few It’s a public service It’s a manufacturing plant It’s a business It’s a service establishment It serves this community with news, advertising, editorial comment, and intertainment It promotes projects which it believes will make this a better place in which to live. It tries to give information and guidance both through its columns and personally through its staff. Its classified section is the local market place. It is the 20th century town crier and community counsellor. It enjoys full status, as both a wholesaler (of newspapers) and a retailer. It plays its full part in the commercial life of the community. It converts ink, paper, metal, and power into "a finished product. It gives employment, year round, to heads of families. This question has many answers It’s a 100% home institution It serves this district first, last and always. Its weekly pay roll remains almost entirely in the area. Its taxes help support local schools and local government. It buys all possible suppies and services locally. It’s the voice of the people Its printed reports, comment and pictures mirror this com- munnity in such a way that we may understand both its problems and its opportunities. It is a vital factor in the operation both of free, responsible government and in the life of free, democratic individuals. WINGHAM • Participating in National Weekly Newspaper Week October 1 - 8, 1955