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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-07-11, Page 1Single Copies. Five Cents MIXED POUBLES • HELD ON FRIDAY ,Three Local Pairs Were Included In the Winners ,••••••••••••••• A- mixed Doubles Tournament was held at the local bowling green on Friday evening, with an entry of thirty pairs. Three ten end games were play. -ed with lunch being served befOre the final game. The winners were: first, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Maoson with 3 wins plus 20; second, Miss M. Hart and'Lorne Dale, Seaforth, 3 wins plus 18; third, Mrs. C. B. Armitage .and W. R. Hamilton, 3 wins plus 13; fourth, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Sturdy, '3 wins plus 10; fifth, Mr. and Mrs. W-es.,Iiiieston, Lucknow, 2 wins plus 20 with an aggregate score of 42, UNITED CHURCH W.M.S. MEETING On Tuesday afternoon, July 2nd., 'the ladies of the Missionary Society •Inet in the Sunday School room of the church for their regular meeting. In the absence of the President, Mrs. Mc- Laughlin had charge of the meeting. The theme "Christian Stewardship" -was taken by Mrs. Wm. Field, who is convener for that part of the work. Miss Caroline Wellwood our returned Missionary from China, was present .'and in her pleasing manner gave a very fine informal talk. The meeting for August is cancelled but all ladies are asked to be present for the September -meeting. Come To Charni Beauty Salon For your next permanent. Cold -waving and machine permanents. Fin- ger waving, manicuring, etc. Ariel Johnston, Operator. • APPRECIATES HELP IN CLOTHING DRIVE W. R. Hamilton, chairman Of the committee in charge of the Clothing Collection expresses his appreciation to 'The Advance-Times, CKNX, the members of the Lions Club, those who 'loaned trucks, and with special men- tion to Mr. H. C. Brooks, C.P.R. ag- ent, and to all others who by their 'donations or otherwise made the col- lection such a success. . Office Closed For Two Weeks :The eye office of C. R. Wilkinson Optometrist will be closed from Mon- -day, July 15th,, until Thursday, Aug- list 1st. in Westminster Hospital Suffering from effects received in World War 1, Harry Hinscliffe, a for- mer Wingliani'boy, is at present a 'pat- ient in the 'Westminster Hospital, London. He and his father, Mr. Harry -Sr.,TIinscliffe now of Toronto, went overseas together with the 71st. Bat- talion. .Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Ezra C. Welwood of Whitechlirch, wish to announce the ....engagement of their only daughter, Jean Susanah, to Clifford Waldo Her- fer, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Heifer, Moncton, N. B. The marriage -will take place at Chalmers Presbyter- ian Church, Whitechurch, Saturday, July 27th, at three o'clock, UNMAN DOLLAR RETURNS TO PAR The Canadian dollar was placed on parity with the United States dollar, effective at 8 o'clock, Friday night, as a major item in a four-point program to dam back inflationary influences from the United States and, to a lesser extent, other Countries. The announcement wap made direct- ly after the House of Commons met following the dinner recess, to a scat- tered membership that sat silent under the outline of the new stablization pro- gram. First point involved a positive ap- proacli to price control on a list of goods which "includes practically all ankles of significance in the normal household budget and in the costa of production of farmers, fishermen and other primary producers." Mr. tsley said the result of this will be to suspend from price control a number of less important articles 'which create administrative trouble and red tape all out of proportion to their importance. He said domestic products conies under the price control principle as before----that is, Maximum prices are based on prices its effect its October, 1941, or 'on specifid price . .00 With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News.. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 11th, 1946 Subscriptions $2.00 per Year %INGHAM TENNIS CLUB REORGANIZED MERVICE PERSONNEL MEMORIAL SERVICE LIONS ENTERTAIN MAU ANNUAL COUNCIL ENDORSE RECREATION ASSOC. ?•••••1. Will :Proceed With Erection Of New . Band Stand The Wingham Town Council met f.ii regular session on Monday evening, with all members present, Mayor Davidson in the chair. Rev, A, Nirtuno and Fred Russell ap- peared before the council in the inter- ests of • Interim Recreational Council formed last week for the purpose of co-ordinating all recreational activities in Wingham, including sports, the pro- posed teen town, arts and crafts, etc., and to promote the general community welfare. The council officially ap- pointed the interim officers elected un- til such time as permanent ones can be installed, They decided to endorse and support the Recreational Council to the extend of $2400 per annum for the purpose of paying the salary of a full time director, subject to the ap- provaaanda-eceipt of a Provincial grant of one third of this amount. Several communications were read: From the. Dept. of Highways and- the Town Solicitor, re the granting of a license for Refreshment Trailer Booth, Their opinions were that the municipality had the authority to grant such license, From the Dept. of Highways re a blinker light at the Highway intersec- tion. They. had no objection to such installation but that the municipality would have to bear the expense. The Mayor was instructed to have the Ut- ilities Commission investigate the cost and report at the next meeting. From Dr. W. A. McKibbon, 0., re poison ivy on Catherine street. Coun. Rae was instructed to use a poison spray in this area. From Canada Packers re surfacing in front of their building with asplialt. Permission was granted them to pro- ceed under approval of the street com- mittee. From Canadian Federation of May- ors re again affiliating by membership It was decided to join the association. From Ontario Association of May- ors re convention at Fort William, August 13th to 19. The business ses- sions to be held on the Keewatin which leaVes from Port McNichol. Coups. Reavie and Kennedy • were appointed to represent the Town of Wingham. From the Wingham Soft Ball Assoc- iation expressing their appreciation for the work done at the park. Mr. Walter Yemen asked for per- mission to erect a neon sign in front of his Grill., This Was granted. A number of accounts properly cer- tified were presented by the Finance committee and were ordered paid. Corm. Reavie reported for the Street Committee that calcium chloride had been put on nearly all streets, and that the balance will be, completed shortly. A new mower had been pur- chased and the grass on the streets cut. He recommended that a truck suitable for hauling gravel and snow- plowing be purchased. The committee was instructed to call for tenders for a 3 or 3% ton truck. Coun. Johnson for the Property committee reported he had received several additional accounts for work at the pail: after their grant had been used up. This matter was ordered to be taken up with the Soft Ball Assoc- iation. Coun. Kennedy said that there was still a shortage of top dressing for the cemetery. It was suggested that the steel fence be painted. Councillor Lloyd for the Fire Com- ittee reported that the firemen would like an increase in pay, a heated gar- age for the fire truck and a room above for 'a committee room. He had pre- pared a sketch of the property show- ing what could be done. It was de- cided to call for tenders for the pro- posed building. It was also decided to increase their quarterly pay to $10 per man, The Welfare Committee reported an account presented for hospital and doctor's care of $22.50. This was ord- ered paid. Cowl, Rae for the Band Committee reported that he and his committee had contacted contractors regarding erec- tion of a new band stand and that the base could be laid next Week if action was taken at once. The committee was authorized to go ahead with the sand stand in the Horticultural Park, Toilets will be installed underneath the stand. • Building permits VJere asked for from Howson & Howson, J, C, Gorbutt, United Farmers Co-Op., E. S. Lewis and C. J. Proome, These were accept. ed Wriell approved by the committee. The clerk was instructed to prepare deeds for two ex-tervitemen to two properties, when de erection of build- ings were started. Some Strawberry Mrs, George Chatter of Blyth, pick. ed a strawberry hi lit garden which measured five inches in circumference, WINNIAM FIREMEN ASSIST AT BRUSSELS Answer Call For Help From Brussels Fire. Chief Fire, which at one time threatened to wipe out an entire business block as it raged unchecked `when the local fire brigade's equipment proved inad- equate, was brought under Control near midnight after firemen from Wingham had joined volunteers here in a five- hour battle. No estimate on the total logs was available, but in one shop, which bore the brunt of the flames—the Gregg Brothers hardware shop which was completely gutted--the loss was estim- ated at over $20,000. The Gregg Brothers, Alvin and Bor- den, had recently received a new stock of supplies not covered by insurance. Everything in the store was lost in- cluding 'all records and accounts and only four cracked walls of the 60-year- old brick building are left standing. • The fire :was discovered at 7.15 on Thursday evening last by William Stevenson, who was passing the Gregg hardware shop. Cause of the blaze has not yet been determined. ' Local firemen were o the scene and had streams of water pouring into the building within ten minutes, but the flames had gained such headway that the fire was already spreading to ad- joining buildings including the William Martin barber shop and R. F. Down- ing's shoe store on the Turnberry St., business block. Fire Chief Robert Gemmill early in the battle realized that his equipment was not sufficient to curb the fire and sent an emergency call to Wingharn. The Wingham pumper truck arrived shortly before eight o'clock. Damage 6y water and smoke in sev- eral buildings was heavy, WILL CELEBRATE TWELFTH AT BUM Fifty to Sixty Lodges Expected To Parade Final arrangements are being com- pleted by L.O.L. No. 963, Blyth, for the celebration to be held at Blyth on July 12th. It• is estimated between 50 and 60 lodges will join' in the cele- bration. Special speakers will be Reeve Fran- klin Bainton, Rev. A. Sinclair, Rt. Wor. Rev. L. I. Hunter, Toronto, and Elston Cardiff, M.P. for North Huron. Prizes will be given for the best fife and drum band, best fifer and drum- mer, largest ladies' lodge in parade, best dressed lodge, best dressed ladies' lodge, lodge coming the greatest dis- tance, best banner in parade, oldest Orangeman. .4" Mundys Grocery Closing for Moving The Mundy Grocery will be closed all day on Monday, July 15th, and will re-operi. on Tuesday in their new stand one door south, Whitechurch Pastor Called To Glamis Bruce Presbytery approved a call from St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Glamis, to Rev. A. H. Wilson of Whitechurch. Attended Funeral Directors Convention Mr. and Mrs, A, J. Walker Were in Toronto last week attending the On- tario Funeral Directors Convention. Al. was again re-elected treasurer. Completes Training In Montreal / Miss Frances Brophy, who recently was graduated from St. Joseph's Hos- pital, in Guelph, is completing her tra- ining of three months in Children's Memorial Hospital, Montreal. Potatoes Fine Crop Hartley Smith brought into our of- fice last week a box of the, finest pot- atoes you 'wish to see which were dug on July 1st They average ten to the hill, and were planted in March. Awarded M.B.E. Mr. R. H. Armstrong, Ottawa re- porter for the Toronto Star, and bro- ther of W. W. Armstrong of town, was made a member of the Order of the British Empire in the King's Dom= inion Day honor list. British Wives Arrive In Canada British wives of two district sold- iers arrived in Canada recently, they are Mrs. Irene Rose Carter, wife of Cpl. C, W. Carter, Aubtirn, and Mrs. Thelma Wright, wife of Sgt. It, B. Wright, R. R. 1, -WrOxetee. VACATION NOTICE " This year we are closing for one Week from July 7th to July 14th., in order to give bur employees a well earned holiday. COFFEE StIOP HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE RESULTS WMGNAM Joyce Brooks, Desmond Brophey, Joseph Brown, 1 Joan Brydgee, Alice Buckman, "Gqorge Calvert, Anne Chamney, Donna Chittick, Mary Ann Cleland, Muriel COok, Nora Cook, Reg 10-5; Maxine Cowan, Mary Craw- ford, Audrey Ctilliton, Mary Lois Cun- ningham, l'Iyip.fry Frances Darling, Madeline Dennis, Francis Doyle, Stew- art Everick, James French, Glenn Fox- ton, Marion Gerrie, Lorraine Hall, Lois Hayden, Donald Henderson, Ross Hilbert, Stanley Hiseler, Barbara Ir- win, Marion Irwin, Alice Ruth John- ston,' Robert Kress, Ivan Laidlaw, William Lockridge, Irene Logan, Don- na MacDonald, Andrew McKague, Mary MacNaughton, William Orvis, Alice Parish, Margaret Procter, Ken- neth Purdon, William Purdon, Doug- las Richey, Fred Riehl, Ruth Showers, Katharene ,.Sieling, Marie Sparling, Wade Stapleton, Reg 10-5; Barbara Templeman, John Tervilt, Frances Merle' Walker, Bonnie Willoughby, John Wray. *Won the Laidlaw Farm- Scholar- ship, $20.00.. Reg 10-5 candidates granted certi- ficates under Regulation (10-5). • BRUSSELS James Anderson, Jean Marie Bate- man, Harris Campbell, Ivy Campbell, Kathleen Clark; Jack Coleman, Donna Gemmill, Eileen Holmes, Ray Hueth- er, Anne Hull, Billy Humphries„ Rob- ert Jewell, -.Helen A. Johnston, Berva. Knight, Jack Knight, John Lawrence Lake, Lois McIntosh, Winnifred Mil- ler, Marjorie 'Nichol, Mavis Oliver, Jane Ovington, Mildred Qucrengesser, Donald Riley, Madalon Jean Ryan, Irene Smith, Donna M. Spier„ Margar- et Spier, Eileen Steiss, Gordon Stiles, George Wheeler, Kenneth Wood. WROXETER Florence Anger, Winnif red Viola Bell, •Raymond Bolt, Mary Margaret Joan Brown, (Hon.); Edith Margaret Dinsmore Mildred Farrish, Donald Fortune (Hon), Bobbie Gibson, Jim Greer, Lyle Hart, Audrey Hestia, Lois Doreen Hutchison, Maxine Hazel Jac- klin, Marie Adaire McMichael, Connie A. Niche, (HMO; Doris Eileeri'Preiss, (Hon.); Muriel Ellen Simmons, (Hon); James E. Stewart, Patricia Strong,- (Hon.); Anil. Toner, FORDWICH -Jeanne Allen, Everett Cooper, (Hon); Ivy David, Doreen Dettman, Doreen Foerter (Hon); Jean Hopper, William Palmer Johnston, Robert Kre- Her, Lyle Murray, Auburn Russell Noble, Phyllis Reichard, Florence Mary St, Marie, Wallace Bruce (Hon). Phyllis Ruth Gibson passed under Regulation 1 L0-U5.CK-NOW Ruth AndersOl (Hon); Margret Chin (Hon); Morley Chin, (Eon); Dorothy Gammie, Gladys Gibson, George Harris, Helen Johnston, Jane Johnston (Hon); Shirley Johnston, (Hon); Bruce Johnstone, (Hon); Keith Kilpatrick, Kathileen Lane, Torn MacDonald, Gail MacMillan, Jim Mac- Millan, Patricia MacMillan, Robert MacNay, Janie Macinnes, Cecil Mc- Nail, Jack Clarence McQuillin, Gladys Milne, (Hon); Opal Orr, Shirley Rob- inson, Arnold Ross, Clayton Scholtz, Marie Smith, Gordon Welwood, Joe Whitby (I-Ion).EE T SWATER Douglas Armstrong (Hon); Watson Armstrong, Mary Becking, Betty Blackwell, Currie Burchill, (Hon); Marilyn Church, (Hon); Alice Dicki- son, Donald Donahue, (Hon); Donald Donaldson, Jean Elliott, Florence Hal- denby, Betty Gail Hanshaw, Betty Hunkin, Marjorie Lamont, (Hon); Doreen Law, (Hon); Robert Lorentz, (Hon); June MacDonald, Redmond MacDonald, Gerald McIntyre, Jean Pennington, Audrey Petteplace, Mae Petteplace, (Hon); Roberta Simpson, (Continued on page eight) Receives 1st Class Honours Miss Leslie Mae Wall, who has been studying piano tinder Mr, Harvey Robb of London, was successful in her senior grade 10 examinations at Wes- tern Conservatory, London, and re- oeived first class honours, . PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of the Weed Control Act, public notice is hereby given to all occupants and owners of property within the Corpor- ation of the Town of Wingham, that noxious weeds must be destroyed on their property on or before the 18th of July, 1946, and that subsequent to the above date the Weed Inspector shall proceed to have the work done, the erfst of which will be charged against the property and collected in the same manner as taxes, as provided by the Weed Control Act, ' T. W. Platt, Weed Inspector, Town of Wingham, Officers and Committees Selected Yearly Fees Set Last Friday evening at a meeting held at the Winiliain Tennis Court several Tennis enthusia.stists gathered. to re-organize the Wingham Tennis Club. The following offigers and committees were elected to help get the club back to its pre-war strength. President, Carl Seip; Vice-Pres„ Bett Hamiltone Sec.-Treas., Bud Cruick- shank. The committees were also formed for memberships, tournaments, social and grounds. The members el- ected were Membership Committee, Ross Hamilton, Convener; J. P. Mc- Kibbon, Dorothy Hamilton, Milton Brown. Tournament and Social Com- mittee, Jim Hamilton, convener, Lou- ise Lloyd, Allan Williams, Mrs. Jack Bateson. Grounds Committee, Doug. Manning, Reg, Collar. The Tennis nights for the Club were set for Tuesday and Friday as well as Wednesday afternoon. Fees for this year have been set at $3.00 for seniors, both ladies and men, and $1.50 for juniors, who are under 16 years of age as of July 1st, this year. It is hoped that all tennis mind- ed men and women in Wingham will get behind this club and give it their full support. ELECT. RECREATIONAL COUNCIL IN WINGHAM Meeting On Thursday Addressed By Mr. C. Austerberry A meeting of citizens was held in the Council Chamber, Wingham, Ont., on the evening of July 4th., 1946, for the purpose of- hearing Mr. C. Auster- berry, member of the Ontario 'Welfare Council in regard to a movement in Ontario to establish local Recreation Councils in the various centres of the province, Mr. Don Nesmith was named chair- man of the meeting and without pre- amble called on the speaker to address those present. Mr. Austerberry gave much detailed information of the splendid work al- ready being planned and accomplished in many places naming Ingersoll, St. Marys, Newmarket, Oakville, Picton, Goderich, Dundas, Lindsay„ Weston, Port Hope, Georgetown, Ripley and Chesley as active and successful- in re- creational organization, bringing about a higher level of physical fitness, a keeqer appreciation of the arts and crafts, and a fuller development gener- ally of the people in good citizenship. Such activities, stressed Mr, Auster- berry not only resulted in building bet- ter citizens but contributed largely to the elimination of the influences which had the opposite effect, utilizing leis- ure or idle time constructively. He suggested that Wingham would do well to form a provisional Recreation Council consisting of President, Vice- President, Secretary, Treasurer and Public Relations Officer to be author- ized to ask official recognition and en- dorsation from tile Towim Council. A Recreation Council thus formed would be recognized by the -Government and substantial grants could be obtained towards the cost of a ,full time Recre- ation supervisor or supervisor's. Provisional Council would carry on until' such time as would be necessary to more thoroughly organize or en- large to obtain the best possible re- sults. The Chairman asked for the opin- ions of the need for such an organizat- ion in Winghani from Mr. F. R. How- son, Mr. W. S. Hall, Rev. A. Nirnmo, Mr. Stewart Beattie and Mayor Dav- idson, From the remarks of the first four speakers there was no doubt that it was felt that an urgent need existed here. Mayor Davidson said that the council would try to do the things which would suit the largest number of people and promised a sympathetic hearing to any committee chosen from the meeting, He went on record as being impressed by the speaker and the remarks of those present. A per- iod of answers followed after which on motion of Me, W. S. Hall and Mr. French -the suggested Provisional Re- creation Connell for Wingham was el- ected as follows: President—Mr. Don Nesmith Vice-Presidenta-Rev, A. Niinmo Secretary—Mr. A. Garrett Treasurer--Mr. R. R. Hobden Public Relations—Mr, Fred Russell The newly elected Recreation Count ell held a brief meeting immediately ft:Mowing the general meeting. There will be no General Delivery in town 'during the week of July to 27, owing to the observance of the annual weak's holiday. At recent convention held at Niagara Falls. Two guests, Rev. J. C. Caley, rector of the Anglican Parish, and Rev. W. S. Miner, newly-arrived mini- ster of Fordwich United Church were then introduced to the gathering, each responding briefly. The president then called on Lions Howard Wylie and Arch Roberts to introduce the girls and men who were the special guests of the evening, after which the Lions' Roar was given in their honour, Dr. Palmer, a recent arrival in Wroxeter, who served in the R.C.A.M.C., respon- ded on ehbalf of the ex-service person- nel. After a few minutes intermission, during which the tables were cleared, President "Mac" called on Lion Arch, to introduce a fellow-publisher, Mr. B. L. H. Bamford, editor of the Listowel Banner, who was guest speaker for the occasion. 'Bev" as he is familiarly known, expressed his pleasure at being present, but stated- he felt Avery much "on the spot" so to speak. As he ex- plained, an editor can write an article or editorial and, if he is not satisfied with it can assign it to the wastepaper basket and write another. Not so with a speech or address, once said, good or bad, it has to stand. However, we don't• think he need fear much criticism in this regard, Though he didn't'give a title to his talk, which was all too brief, it could be designated, "This Canada of Ours", The speaker enum- erated some of the many unsurpassed blessings which we as Canadians are endowed, but emphasized that they are ours "In trust only", we may enjoy them in our time, then pass. them on toGo future Samaritan, e Re- ferring to the biblical story of The mrnietarant,tolines, s u6. inde xop; the three philosophies of life depicted therein. "So many think as the thieves and rob- ers, what is yours is mine, and I will take it; or, as the priest and the Levite, who passed by without offering aid, what is mine I will keep; whereas, all should endeavour to help one another". It is not by piling up personal wealth, that we attain worth-while success, As Canadians, we must work for the pre- servation of our heritage-not as indiv- iduals, not as members of a commun- ity, not .even -as citizens of our own particular municipality or province, but as citizens of Canada, the greatest country on earth. Lion Elmer Parrish most graciously expressed to Mr. Bamford the apprec- iation of the members and guests for his inspiring address, and the motion of thanks was heartily applauded • by everyone, During the meal and folioiVing the address Lieut. John Neilson, one of the honoured guests, was called on to favor the assembly with a couple of songs. With little waening, John re- sponded with two old Scottish favor- ites which were much enjoyed. Lion Al. Munro thanked the ladies for the splendid supper served. Mrs. F. Denunerling responding capably on behalf of the Institute members. One item of current business was lip for discussion early in the evening, that of a suggestion to send a crippled child (whose treatment has been spon- sored 6y the Cltib) to a summer camp for three weeks, This was heartily endorsed by the members. It will be of interest to our readers to know just who of our ex-service personnel were present, so here's the list: Miss Gladys Musgrove, Mrs. Kathleen David (nee Howes); Glenn Austin, Ken Gallaway, Reg. Pacey, Clark' Sharpin, Dean Gibson, Dr, Pal- mer, Emerson Shera, Toni Ritchie, John Neilson, Len King, Dave Howes, Ides. Hamilton, Will. Dodds, Win. McCann, Howard Rumple, Gordon Close, Ken Galbraith, Carl Ettinger, Jack Doig, Harold McDermitt, Cecil Lynn, Clayton Heine!, Women's Institute The Jtily meeting of the Women's Institute will be held on Thursday, July 25th. Watch for more details next week; Was Held At Brandon Cemetery On Sunday, July 7th. Under the auspices of 33elgrave Women's Institute the annual memor- ial service was held in Brandon's Cemetery, at 13elgrave, on Sunday, July 7th, Rev, J, L, Henderson, rector of Tri- nity Church, Belgrave, was in charge of the service. Rev. G. Id. Dunlop led in prayer. Rev. G. A. Milne of Brus- sels preached an appropriate sermon, on the universal belief in immortality. Mrs. George Johnston presided at the- organ and Ross Procter sang a solo, "Will there be any stars in my crown." Mr. Henderson thanked those who contributed to this service and' the One of the first buildings to be er- ected in Wingham, that which was until recently- occupied by Jas. A, Haugh, is being torn down this week to be replaced by a modern business block, to be erected by Mr. W. H. Gurney. In talking to some of the old timers we were unable to find one who could remember when it was built. Who can give us a history of the building? Dancing - Wingham Arena Friday, July 12th., featuring Cliff Gordon and his orchestra. Dancing 10 to 1. Admission 75 cents. DISTRICT HIGHWAY WORK PROGRESSES About seven miles of the 10-mile paving project between Amberley and Port Albert on the Bluewater high- way, has been completed, •it was an- nounced by H. E. McPherson, of Stratford, Department of Highways superintendent for this district. Equipment is expected to start working in the Wingham and Listowel area next week, priming roads, The priming operation entails laying a coat of very heavy oil on the road surface. The operation builds up a smooth sur- face to "hold the road together" and eliminates dust. Bowlers Win At Teeswater And wearortn Wally Miller and Frank Sturdy wort first prize at the Teeswater Doubles last week, and Ed, Nash andPiff Mc- Avoy won third. At the Seaforth . Doubles on Wednesday evening, Lorne Webb and Wally Miller won first prize. Returning Aboard the Georgic One of the last, if not the last . Wingham boy to return from overseas, is Tpr. W. L. Gardner, who is sche- duled to arrive at Halifax, July 16th., aboard the Georgic. Lorne was slated to return home some time ago, but at the last minute his name was deleted. from the lis.t Presentation By Neighbours About tweny-five neighbours and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Stuart Mcl3urney, East Wa- wanosh, on Monday of last week, prior to their leaving the farm for Wingham this week. An address was read -by Catherine Bieman and- the presenta- tion of a beautiful table lamp was Made by Helen Stonehouse. The ev- ening was spent in games until lunch was served. PROCTER RE-UNION HELD LAST WEEK The fifteenth annual Procter re-un- ion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Procter, third concession of Morris, on the afternoon of July 1. The weather being rather unfavour- able, there was a smaller attendance than usual. During the afternoon the sports committee supervised races and a soft- ball game. Following a delicious picnic supper served on the laWn, the president, Mr. Robert Procter -called the group to or- der for the election of officers and othee buSineSS. The following were elected, dent, Jack Higgins; Secretary-'Teas- titer, Mrs. Orton Grain; Sports Corn., Charles Lloyd, Kenneth Wheeler, Mra... Clarence Yui11, Dick Procter and Mrs, fGoldie Wheeler. Lunch Corn., :Mrs. Dick Procter, Mrs, Wilbert Procter, Mrs, Charlo3 Lloyd, Mrs. Herb Wheeler, Mrs. ken. Wheeler. DELIVERY HOLIDAY Listowel Editor Guest Speaker Howick Lions Meeting. The July supper meeting of the Ho- wick Lions Club, held in the church Hall, 'Fordwich, last Thursday even- ing, was featured by the presence of two ex-service girls and twenty-two ex:service men of the municipality. Eight others had been invited, but for various reasons were unable to attend, The attendance of Lions was also most gratifying, thirty being present. Mem- bers of Fordwich Women's Institute catered for the occasion, serving a most satisfying and tasty repast. The.-newly-elected president, Lion "Mac" McKenney, presided. Miss Shir- ley Sotheran served as accompanist for Tamer Wardle Schaefer. At the con- W the various songs introduced by Lion Women's Institute for its continued. elusion of the supper, Deputy District organization of this much appreciated. on and he gave a brief report of the service. Governor Gordon Hargrave, was called TEARING DOWN OLD LAND MARK