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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-05-05, Page 9• Electrify YOUR 1!-- Sewing Machine $30.00 cash Singer Sewing Centre Durham Rd. Hanover r.7111111•111111111111111E1111111111111111111111111111111111111ki a a a M a WROXETER Recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Harris were: Mrs. Ferguson, Hunts- ville, Mrs. Atcheson and sons, Jeffer- son and Leonard, Muskoka. The boys remained for an extended visit. Rev, U. E. Cronhiehn. attended the Presbyterial at Seaforth on Tuesday of last week, He was accompanied by Mrs. Cronhielm, Mrs. H. Hamilton, Mrs. A, Munroe and Miss K. Hazel- wood, all of whom attended the Wo- men's Missionary Society Presbyterial meeting where they had the privilege of hearing an address of Mrs. Roger Self, Toronto, Dominion President of W.M.S. Miss Florence David spent the week- end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. David at Orangehill. Deepest sympathy is extended to Mrs. Jack Wylie in the loss of her E Neglected car troubles can cost you money ! 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And she'll enjoy its years of trouble-free service—thanks to West- inghouse design and-engineering. $149.50 Jr 0 LI R11010 SERVICE Serving you since 1935 TIRE HEADQUARTERS ONTARIO ONTARIO HOUSING PLAN FIFTY PER CENT REDUCTION OF DOWN PAYMENTS ON NEWLY CONSTRUCTED LOWER COST HOUSES UNDER THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ACT (ONTARIO) The Province of Ontario will arrange for the loan of fifty per cent of the difference between the amount of the first mortgage and the sale price of a newly constructed house, the Provincial 'advances not to ex- ceed $1,250.00 on my one house. The loan will be repayable on a twenty year amortization plan with interest at SM. per cent per annum. Satisfactory evidence will be. required that the amount of the first mortgage advance is a reasonable propor- tion of the value. Application forms and all necessary information may be obtained from, THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT Room 4602, East Block, Queens Park, Toronto Ontario The Honourable Dana Potter, K.C. Minister IP- WINGHAM Murray Johnson & Sons Ltd. TEXACO SERVICE TELEPHONE 62 WINCH AM Wednesday, May 5th, 1948 , THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE NINE 41101110MIIMMONIMOMINIek WELLINGTON FIRE Insurance Company Est. 1840 An all Canadian Company which has faithfully served its policy holders for over a century. Head Office -- Toronto H. C. MacLean Instirance Agency Wingham Teeswater, Ontario Barristers Solicitor, Notary Public and Conveyancer. Offices Grafton House, Wroxeter every Thursday afternoon 1.30 to 4.30 and by appointment. Phone -- Teeswater 1203 father, the laie Mr. Wheeler of Morris Township, Mr. Roy Mathers returned from Galt last week, Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Forrester were week-end guests of Mr, and Mrs. H. L Durst, Mr. and Mrs, George Jamieson of Fergus, were Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Harold Hamilton. Mr, A. B, Cooper, Hanover, was a visitor with Mr. Thomas Ritchie one day last week. Mr. Cooper, some years ago taught school in Wroxeter, Miss Winnifred Munro has been on the sick list during the past week, Win's many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. John Arkell and Miss Helen Ar- leen, Teeswater, were Sunday visitors with Mrs, Frank Sanderson and Mrs. McKercher. Mr. and Mrs. W. FL Dane and Mr, Edgar Dane, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Allister. Green. Rev. Mr. Smith, Toronto, was guest speaker at morning service in the Un- ited Church representing The Temp- erance Federation. He also spoke briefly at the Sunday School hour, commenting on the well organized MONUMENTS A family plot should be graced with the shrine-like beauty of a monument which will be ever- lastingly a tribute to those at rest. We have many classic styles to suggest, and will work with you on, custom designs. Wm. Brownlie Box 373 'Phone 450 Alfred St. Wingham Inscriptions Repairing Sandblasting Memorials 25 years experience The latest in Portable Sandblast Equipment All Work Personally Executed LICENSED AUCTIONEER FARM SALES A SPECIALTY Telephone 62 Box 331 WINGHAM, ONT. to, momMilla FREDERICK A. PARKER OSTEOPATH Offices! Centre St., Wingham Osteopathic and Electric Treat-, merits, Foot Technique. Phone 272, Wingham, Sunday School, where the attendance was 76 on Sunday morning, Mr. and Mrs .Durst, Larry and Lynda, were week-end visitors with friends in Toronto. The residence owned by the late Mrs. James Stutt has been purchased by Mrs, Fred Davey, Mr, and Mm, N, Brandon and dau- ghter, Norma, were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs, H. Timm and other friends,' Mr. and Mrs. Reg Pacey, Mary and Richard, spent the week-end With Mr, and Mrs, Vern Denny, Shelburne. Mr, and Mrs. F, B. Miliward, Carol and Ernie, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Draper spent the week-end with Toronto friends. Miss Fanny Belle Weir has joined the staff of Wingham General Hospi- tal as a Nurses' Aid. Her many friends wish her every success, Mr, and Mrs, Roy Draper, also Mr. and Mrs. Len Draper, Norene and Wesley, all of Toronto, were week-end guests of Mr, and Mrs. H. V. McKen- ney. Reserve Tuesday evening, May 18th, for the Progrepsive Euchre to be put on by the Women's. Institute, in the Red Cross Rooms. St. James Guild will hold their May meeting at the hone of Mrs, George Edwards, on May 11th, at 2.30 p.m. Ladies bring thimbles and needles. Visitors welcome. Young People's Union Calvin Moffat, convener of Missions arranged the Monday evening meeting of Young People's Union, United Church. The meeting was called to order with quiet music, Thelma Den- ney at the piano. President, Jean Mof- fat presided and opened the meeting with the hymn, 0 Master of the Wak- ing World. Frances Wylie chose for the scripture lesson, St. Matthew's Gospel, ch. 5, verses 1-12. Bob Cun- ningham led in prayer. The Mission- ary hymn, Saviour sprinkle many nations was sung. The topic was taken by Rev. U. E. CronNelm who spoke of the difficulties a missionary faces, relating many of his own experiences in China and Tibet. Plans were made to hold the next meeting on Friday, May 7th, to take the form of a weiner roast and be held in the village park, weather permitting. Game committee, Bob Cunningham, Calvin Moffat, Mar- garet Moffat. Refreshment committee, Scott Hunter, Pete Dobson, Thelma Denny, Lloyd Townsend. The local group have invited the Dramatic Club of Melville Presbyterian Church, Brus- sels to present their play, The Dutch Detective in Wroxeter Town Hall, on Thursday, May 13th, at 8.30 p.m. Pro- ceeds in aid of building fund, The hymn, Day is dying in the West, and the ,Mizpah benediction brought the meeting to a close. Road Will Be Completed Honourable George Doucett, Mini- ster of Highways, together with John Hanna, local M,P., met a number of prominent men front Goderich, Ripley, Lucknow, Wingham, Fordwich, Gorrie and Wroxeter at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Burke, previous to going to the Progressive Conservative Rally in Wingham on Thursday night, where Mr. Doucett made the announcement of the paving of Highway 87 to Harris- ton. Mrs. H. McKenney and Mrs. Harold Hamilton attended the Execu- tive meeting of East Huron W, I., Where arrangements were made for the District Annual to take place on June 1st. at Brussels, Illmaymommem. Women's Institute The May meeting of Wroxeter Wo- men's Institute will be held on Wed- nesday, May 5th, at 2,30 p.m., at the home of Mrs. R. Pacey. The motto, "A Book I have enjoyed mete, will be tak- en by Mrs. J. II. Wylie, Huron Coun- ty Hospitalization plan will 'be dis- cussed by a guest speaker, Mrs. O. G. Anderson, Wingham. Mrs. H. I. Durst will review current events. Mrs,. J. X. Allen, convener of Historical Research, will give a paper under that heading. WfMrtelft Missionary Society The W.M.S. of the United Church will hold their May meeting iii the ararch pjarlonrs on Friday, May 14th, at 3 p.m. 'Theme "Mothers of the Bible:" Mrs. W. G. Gibson and Mrs. Alvin Moffat are arranging the &vat- A CAR DRIVERS 1 A. IL McTAVISH L. G. BRYCE ball team be sponsored again this season by the Association. Fifteen sweaters for the players have been pur- chased, -other equipment will be added Orchestra. 5. Pamela Richards, Tap Dancer, (all of Brussels). 6. Marlene Schaefer, Fordwich, in a monologue, "What's the Use of a Birthday. 7. Edith Tinmi and Toni MeLemmitt, Gorrie, duet, "Apple Blossom Wed- ding." S. Jean Sangster and Winona Wright, Lakelet, Duet, "Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam". 9. Marjorie Mof- fat, Wroxeter, Highland Fling. 10. A Dance and Sotig Group of Eight Girls, Lakelet, Lion Rev. J. C. Caley led in Community Singing. Mrs. L. Brothers at the piano. The highlight of the ev- ening was the Square Dance Contest 'between Town and Country. Upon re- teiving the $5:00 award donated by Lion Doc Irvin, Mrs. Glad Edgar, who was in charge of Country Group prize winners, on their behalf donated the amount to the Cancer 'Fund. Once more Howick. Lions Club have provid- ed an 'evening Of good entertainment for young and old. Chairman Ken Ed- gar and his committee ate &Oily grateful to everyone Who in any way contributed to the success of The Amat- eur Concerto tonal period. Mrs. Gilbert Howes will present a chapter of the study book, A erport of the recent Presbyterial meeting will be given. Roll Call, Mem- ories of Mother. All ladies are cordial- ly invited to attend the monthly meet- ing of the Women's Missionary Soc- iety. Mother's Day Service At United Church, Sunday morning next, May 9th, Special Mother's Day Service will be held at 11a.m. Rev, U. E. Cronhielin will have charge of the service, The music will be under the direction of Mrs. Charles McCuteheon, with Mrs. L. Brothers at the organ. All are cordially invited to this special service honouring all Mothers. New Lights Added The citizens of Wroxeter were de- lighted on Wednesday evening of last week when 25 additional Street lights were turned on .It has been felt for a long time street lighting was inadequ- ate, Through the efforts of Wroxeter Community Association and Co-opera- tion of the Hydro Commission it has been brought about, These additional lights not only make our village brig- hter and more attractive but are a safety measure as well, Amateur Night A Great Success Town Hall held a capacity audience with hundreds turned away when on Friday night Howick Lions Club held their first Amateur Night Concert. Sixty dollars was given away in prizes. Over 30 entries came from local and outlying districts. Doc Irvin and his committee were .responsible for the attractive setting, decorations being carried out in the Gold and Blue scheme. An amplifer and applause meter were used with Elmer Purdon of CKNX in charge. The Board of judges were Lions Rev. J. C. Caley, H. L. Knight, Harold Townsend, Lion Gordon Gibson welcomed those taking part and the audience then introduced Lion Ken Edgar, Master of Ceremon- ies who carried out his work very ef- ficiently. The large number of entries brought a variety programme of high standard. AcrObatic and 'rap Dancing, Highland Fling, Monologues, Comedy Acts .and Songs Old Time Dance Roll Call to be answered by payment Music. The singing was especially of fees. good and reflected with favour on the teaching of music in our schools. But •. Wroxeter Community Association it was -4 year-old Joan daughter of Mr. The W.C.A. met in the Town Hall !and Mrs. Harvey Johnston Walton • on Monday 'evening, April 26th, Presi- who stole the show singing "I'm Just on, Hector L. Knight was in the chair. 'a. Little Petunia" with her young and It was unanimous that the local soft •-talented sister accompanying her at the piano.. Other prize winners arc as follows: 2. Bob Cunningham in a. comedy song "I'm my own Grandpaw".. 3. Irma Richards clever acrobatic when need arises. Plans were made Dancer. 4, W. J. Procter, Jack Far- • for further maintenance of the village row and Mrs. Evans, Old Time Dance park, cutting grass, levelling grounds and alotting proper parking space. A motion was passed that the net proceeds of last season's baseball gam- es be apportioned to those injured ac- . cording to their individual expenses.. It was decided. to help financially with the re-decorating of Wroxeter Town Hall also with lighting of the. park which project is being sponsored by the Lions Club, All officers were re=elected for an- other year, -ending April 1st, 1949. Regular meetings will be held on tit Monday p:itt., preceding tit last Fri- day in each month in the Library, in Town. Hall building, but owing to the public :holiday, May meeting Will take place 'Tuesday,. 25th, at 8 OM Meeting adjourned.