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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-11-16, Page 7Two workmen were having lunch( pne day, One opened his lunch box and opening up a sandwich saw that it was peanut; butter and tossed it away. The next was meat which he ate, Then another peanut butter which he tossed away. As he started another meat sandwich his pal said, "Sam UMIlllMmllMIMIIMIlmlltBUMIImllMlllMUW_________ | ANNOUNCING | | THE OPENING OF THE NEW | I VIC LOUGHLEAN I I BARBER SHOP | f QUEENS HOTEL BLOCK WINGHAM 1 g = g “Come in and meet your friends9' g BUSINESS and PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY A. H. MCTAVISH BARRISTER, SOLICITOR and NOTARY PUBLIC TEESWATER - ONTARIO Telephone 23 Teeswater WROXETER—Every Wednesday afternoon, 2—4 p.m., or by appointment. Frederick F. Homuth Phm.B., R.O. Carol E. Homuth, R.O. Mrs. Viola H. Homuth R.O. OPTOMETRISTS Phone 118 Harriston, Ont. RONALD G. WANN Public Accountant Office: Royal Bank Bldg. Residence: Rattenbury St . Phones Ml ft 45S CLINTON - ONTARIO ■ I ■ i ■ i SELLING OUT Stock has been purchased and will be sold out by , LIGHTMANS LIMITED Money Refunded If Goods Not Satisfactory. SALE! SALE STARTS FRIDAY 10 a.nu THE ENTIRE STOCK OF CLOTHING AND DRY GOODS OF R. N. JENNING STORE PALMERSTON (Est. 1880) will be completely sold out REGARDLESS OF COST * All Prices Slashed! HIGH GRADE GOODS AT BARGAIN PRICES! Save Many $ $ $ on Christmas Shopping! Come in and look around. Mr. Harrold Jennings wishes to thank his many customers and friends for their patron age over the years. how long have you been married?” ’’Fifteen years/’ was the reply, ’’Well,” said the pal, “I certainly would expect that in fifteen years your wife would have discovered that you don’t like peanut butter.” ’“You leave'my wife out of this/’ re plied Sam. “I made those sandwiches myself/’ CRAWFORD & HETHERINGTON Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. Wingham, Phone 48 J. H. CRAWFORD, Q.C. R. S. HETHERINGTON, Q.OL J. W. BUSHEIELD Q.C. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Money to Loan Office — Meyer Block, Wingham WELLINGTON FIRE Insurance Company Est. 1840 An all Canadian Company which has faithfully served its policy holders for over a century. Head Office — Toronto EL C. MacLean Insurance Agency Wingham" ■ g i ■ g g News of Belgrave Officers Elected at Annual Meeting of Morris Federation The Morris Township Federation of Agriculture held its annual turkey banquet and annual meeting on Fri day, evening, November 11th, in the Forester's Hall. The evening com menced with everyone, singing the National Anthem followed by grace by Rev. Bren re Veries, Howard Wil kinson was elected president for 1956. After dinner provided’ by the Ladies' Guild of Trinity Anglican Church, Richard Procter introduced the members at the head table. The retir ing president James Mair, welcomed the guests. Rev. de Veries spoke brief ly on farming conditions in Holland. Short speeches were given by the county president, Wilfred Shortreed and Gordon Greig, fieldman for Huron County, and Harvey Johnston, new manager of the County Farm at Clin ton, spoke briefly. The auditors re port was given by George Martin. Gordon Greig conducted the elec tion of officers which resulted as fol lows: Past president, James Mair; president, Howard Wilkinson; direc tors from school sections: S.S. 1, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wilson; S.S. 3, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Yuill; S.S. 4, Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Watson; S.S. 5, Mr. and Mrs. G_arner Nicholson; S.S. 6, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Black; S.S. 7, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Nethery; S.S. 8, Ross Smith; S.S. 9, Mr... and Mrs. Ross McCall; U.S.S.. 3, Mr. and Mrs”. Bert Fear; U.S.S. 4, Mr, and Mrs. G. Fischer; U.S.S 8, Russell Henderson; U.S.S. 11, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McDonald; U.S.S. 12, Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Rich mond; U.S.S. 17, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bolt. The first vice-president is to be WI Remembrance Service Draws Crowd to Teeswater A very impressive service was held in the Teeswater Town Hall on the eve of Remembrance Day, when a large crowd gathered to view the pictures of the last resting place of the gallant men,, who died in two World Wars. The service under the auspices of the Women’s Institute commenced with the singing of “O Canada” with Mrs. R. H. King at the piano. This was followed by an introduction by Rev. T. J, McKinney; of Knox Presbyterian Church, who reminded all that they do not need a "special” day to recall those whose lives were snatched away- in two World Wars, and asked that the people gathered would look upon the service and pic tures as a reminder that they place themselves around their cenotaph on November 11th, at the same time many nations were gathering to honor the war dead. Frank Renwick, of Teeswater, ren dered a solo "Nearer My God to Thee”, which was followed by the singing of "O God Our Help in Ages Past.” • The Scripture reading, Psalm 139 verses 7-12 and a prayer were given by Rev. Starkey. Following this all joined in singing "Soldiers of the Cross Arise”, and the solo "My Task” was sung by Mr. Ren wick. Introduced Speaker Rev. McKinney introduced Mrs. Ann Warrell, who had been on the staff of the Imperial War Graves Commission in London, England, and who had visited the war graves as a kind gesture for the families at home. In her talk, Mrs. Warrell described the work of this commission, who erect and maintain the war ceme teries, which were built on the battle fields to commemorate on memorials BLUEVALE Knox W.M.S. Meets The Auxiliary of the W.M.S, of Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale, held its regular meeting in the church basement on Wednesday, November 9. Mrs. R. J. McMurray, the president, opened the meeting and conducted the business. The roll call was answered with ” A Thought I Learned from the Conference” and many helpful and interesting thoughts were expressed. The offering was taken up and Mrs. B„ Elston gave the dedicatory prayer. Mrs. Gordon Greig, convener of lifo membership had charge Of the meet* ing which opened with a hymn, fol* lowed by prayer by Mrs. Ross Gray. Mrs. Roy TurVey gave a short t&lk on the meaning Of "Life Membership” and read an address to Mrs. A. La mont, who had been the chosen member to receive this year’s Certifi cate. Mrs. R. J. McMurray made the presentation and Mrs. Lamont thank ed the members for their thoughtful ness and kindness. Mrs. G. Greig showed a very inter esting film on "The Indians of South Africa.” The meeting closed with prayer, after which a dainty liihch war served by the convener. appointed by the directors. County directors to hog producers are Albert Bacon and R. H, Coultcs; cream pro ducers, George Hetherington and D. Langridge; poultry producers, R. Wallace; beef producers, James Mair; county directors, Mr. and Mrs. How ard Wilkinson, A vote of thanks to the Guild was tendered by Howard Wilkinson, which was replied to by Mrs, C. VanCamp, president of the Guild. The program for the evening was the play "Come Out of Your Coma,” presented by the Teeswater Junior Farmers. Progressive Euchre The first of the weekly progressive euchre parites for the season got under way on Wednesday evening in the community centre, there were 7 tables in play. The high prizes were won by Mrs. Lloyd Montgomery and Jack McCallum. Consolation prizes went to Mrs. R. Procter and George Grigg. The lucky door prize went to Miss Edith Procter. Personals Mr. and Mrs. John Spivey and family, of Ingersoll, visited over the week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Harold Procter. Mr. and Mrs. George Jones and family, of London, visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. John E. McCallum. Miss Martha Armstrong, Mrs. Cora Messer, Master Bobby Messer, and Roy Armstrong, all of Windsor, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Williard Armstrong. Mr, and Mrs. Earl Anderson and Karen, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mundy, of Wingham. the names of those who fought and died, and have no known graves. Mrs. Warrell described the “Menin Gat Memorial”, near Ypres, Belgium, where are commemorated 55,000 officers and men, who have no known grave. The inscriptions in the mem orial were composed or chosen by Rudyard Kipling, who served with the I.W.G.C. for many years. Since the unveiling of this mem orial in 1927 each evening, at sunset, all traffic is stopped, all heads are bowed, as two local men from the town of Ypres stand beneath the great arch and sound the Last Post. Mrs. Warrell also described the “Air Forces Memorial”, at Runnymedc near London, England, where are enshrined the names of 20,455 Air men who shall not be forgotten al though they have no known grave. On this memorial are engraved the names of Geo. King, of Wingham and Ted Moran of Culross Township, Colored Slides Colored slides of the Runnymede Memorial, the war graves of Capt. Jas. McKague, Warrant Officer Bill Pym and Flying Officers Frank Warrell, and their respective ceme teries were shown, after which the Last Post was sounded and two minute’s silence observed, followed by Reveille. Paid Tribute to Fallen Rev. A. Nimmo of Wingham, a former Chaplain in the R.C.A.F., was present .and paid high tribute to those who had given their lives in the cause of freedom, and exhorted all to be true to those ideals for which so many sacrificed and died. He said the Christian faith is the only thing that can prevent human ity from being destroyed by the atomic or hydrogen bomb. During the singing of "Land of Hope and Glory”, poppies fell from the ceiling, each poppy representing a life given during both wars. This was followed by "The Queen”, and Mr. Nimmo closed the service with benediction. FALLS GAUSE INJURY TO DISTRICT PEOPLE Victims of minor accidents, some of them resulting from falls, were treated at the Wingham General Hospital last week. Donald Irwin, age 22, of Gorrie, was injured on Tuesday of last week when he fell from a bridge at Auburn. He was working oh the structure when a part of it broke, pitching him into the rivet where he appar ently hit some steel there. He was taken to the hospital with lacer ations On his head and spinal injuries. His condition is fair. Oh Friday Fred Cook, 15-ycar-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hafvejr Cook, Belgrave, was turning a car in an Upright position wheh it fell ort his khec causing eohtMsibn and a frac- Huron Chapter OES Installs Officers The officers of Huron Chapter No. 89 were Installed in an impressive ceremony on Tuesday evening of last Week, with Mrs, J. A, Fox, P.D.D.G.M. as installing matron, and Dr, J A. Fox, the installing patron. They were as sisted by Mrs, W. W. Currie, P.M., as installing marshal, Mrs. T. A. Cur rie, P.D.D.G.M, and Mrs. George Scott, P.M., as installing officers; Mrs, E, Webster, P.M., installed the star points in a beautiful ceremony. Appropriate music was supplied by Mrs, Wm. Elliott, pianist, and solos were sung by Mrs. Ross Hamilton, of Seaforth and Mrs. Wesley Joynt, of Lucknow. The ceremony for the retiring of ficers was conducted by Mrs, J. A. Fox, P.D.D.G.M. The following officers were installed for 1955-56: Worthy matron, Mrs. Howard Machan; worthy patron, Mr. Howard Machan; asso ciate matron, Mrs, M. Swanson; asso- cite patron, Mr. J. Walpole; secretary, Mrs. T. Henderson; treasurer, Mrs. Gwen Adams; conductress, Mrs, A. Lunn; associate conductress, Mrs. M. McLennan; chaplain, Mrs. C, Hod gins; marshal, Mrs. W. Hilbert; organ ist, Mrs. A. Corrigan; star points, Mrs. F. Moffat, Mrs. G. Guest, Mrs. D. Donaldson, Mrs. R. Gibson, Mrs. J. Cruickshank; warder, Mrs. O. Rich ards; sentinel, Mrs. R. Vogan. Past matrons and patrons were the honor ary officers for the installation, Worthy Matron Mrs. H. Machan carried a white Bible and an orchid, a gift from her husband and family. She presented the honorary officers with a red rose, the officers with a white rose, and the installing officers with gifts of appreciation. The Chap ter, officers and friends, presented the worthy matron with gifts. The retiring worthy matron, Mrs. J. E. Reavie, was presented with a past matron’s jewel by Mrs. E. Web ster, P.M., and the retiring worthy patron, Mr. M. Taylor, was presented with a gift by Dr. J. A. Fox, P.P. Distinguished guests were Mrs. Adam Dayhmer, Grand Martha, of Atwood, Mrs. Agnes Forster, D.D.G.M. of Palmerston, and Mrs. Thora Ed wards, P.D.D.G.M. of Palmerston. Following the meeting lunch was served and a social hour was enjoyed by the many members and visitors present. THREE ACCIDENTS IN TOM DURING WEEK Two young people were hospitalized on Sunday night as the result of an accident on Diagonal Road during a heavy rain storm. According to police, a car driven by Murray Montgomery, of Wroxeter, was parked on the east side of Diag onal Road at about 11.30 on Sunday night with Geraldine Steuernol, 16, of. Wingham, as a passenger, when it was hit’by a car driven by Kathleen Johnson, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson, R.R, 2, Bluevale. Miss Johnson was taken to the Wingham Hospital suffering from contusions and shock while Miss Steuernol was hospitalized with con cussion, neck injuries and shock. The condition on both is said to be satis factory. Mr. Montgomery was not in jured. Damage to the two vehicles was estimated to be in excess of $500. Town police investigated. Main Street Accident An accident on Josephine Street caused considerable damage to three vehicles on Thursday evening at 6 None of the drivers were injured. According to town police, who in vestigated, a car driven by Murray Stainton, proceeding south on Jos ephine Street, was in collision with a car driven by Melvin Jermyn, of Bluevale, who was pulling out from the curb. The Jermyn car was forced into a third car parked at the curb side, owned by Ken Currie, of R.R. 3, Wingham. Damage to the three cars was esti mated to be in the neighbourhood of $500. Police Chief Bert Platt investi gated. A third accident occurred last week when a small English car, driven by Dave Cameron was in collision with a car driven by Scott Reid during a heavy snowstorm. Damage to both cars was estimated at $100, tured left leg. A cast was applied at the hospital, where his condition is satisfactory. On Sunday John Scott, of Formosa, suffered a fractured right arm when a cattle beast struck him with its horn. He was allowed home after a cast had been applied. Mrs. Wilfred King, age 50, of GOrrie, fell down her cellar steps on Mbnday night while she was carrying a basket of apples. She was admitted to hospital via ambulance ih a semi conscious Condition with a possible skull fracture. Her condition Is fair. Applesl ate in abundance this time of year. Next time you are making applesauce, Or1 ah apple pie, sprinkle with orange juice for a piquant flavor. The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, November 16, 1955 Page Seven LIONS PRESIDENT RECEIVES KEY A short but enjoyable meeting was held by the Lions Club on Thursday evening, with a good turnout. A chicken dinner was served and there was lively music and songs under the direction of Lion Harold Victor Pym. Certificates of membership were presented to two new Lions, Lee Vance and DeWitt Miller, Several members expressed the intention of visiting the Zurich Club for the reg ional rally on November 17th, when they will hear Immediate Past Inter national President Munroe Nute, of Philadelphia, and have a turkey dinner. President Hugh Carmichael present* ed a challenge to the club to assist in furnishing a ward at the new wing of the hospital, and said that the members should feel proud to be a part of Wingham with all its fine benefits and institutions. *A key was displayed to the duh by President Hugh, which was given to him by Lion George Ross who was Honored while in Hamilton, by that club, with the key. This key is to be handed down to each succeeding president of the Wingham Club. The president stated that he appre ciated the gift and would see that the key is carefully looked after and passed on as new presidents are in stalled. The meeting closed with “O Can ada” and the Lions Roar. FREE! with every purchase of a Cedar Chest until Christmas, 1 bouquet of flowers FREE DELIVERY DEC. 24th No. 480 —in hondsome orrongemenl of beautiful blond "AVIDORE" ven eer. Hand-rubbed, highly polished finish, with convenient Boshart auto matic tray. 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