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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-01-12, Page 6PA E SIX ,tp, Q tc. (b. ALA SPECIAL • II To save your money and your car—we recommend • • ' these 6 Service Operations: • 1111 • "DeSLUDGE" ENGINE II • • • ROTATE TIRES • ii 0 TUNE MOTOR, , • • 0 Check Steering and. Wheel Alignment al a em • Service Clutch, Brakes, Transmission, • and Rear 'Axle. ' « • • • Make an appointment with us today. • i ; NOW you can buy,.. a . in REPAIRS aiiii • • ACCESSORItS • • - • ...on our Gump putc • • Chevrolet,- Oldsmobile Cars Chevrolet Trucks • 2111111111111111111111MMIM•111111111.1111=MIMMINSIMIIIIMA MIN ▪ s-Point Carwsaving Service • 111111.1111111101111111111.11111111111111muwwil me n Wingham • • • • Motors •• • • Telephone 139 n 51, • A happy holiday crowd at Minett yoodtut IN MUSKOKA For a good time, it's pretty hard to beat the variety of gay summer activity at Muskoka. On the vaca- tion programme: riding, steamer and launch cruises, golf, fishing, dancing, tennis, swimmin g— enough to make any holiday one to remember. And from Georgian Bay's rocky shore amiss to the edge of Algonquin Park—stretch- ing north from the Severn 56 miles to 14ovar—there's over 1,600 square miles of happy Muskoka. playground. The Tourist Develop- ment Association, Box 66, Graven- 'burst, Ontario, will be glad to tell you about camp sites, cabins, cottages, resorts and hotels. You can take a train, a bus, a chartered plane—or drive to Muskoka from almost anywhere in Ontario in a matter of a few hours. ,LET'S MAKE THEM WANT TO COME BACK! , In Ontario we have holiday paradise , . . let's do all we can to encourage visitors from 'across the border. Published in support of the tourist busi- ness by John Labatt Limited, A little Vamtra-nol up SpOv7,uty each nostr il premPtlY 4/8/0,,,; s nireal tiosat.Or distress of head eolds— ikeevsesbresantil:Yn'sesatstlieffey, •• Alto help;; Prevent many nods from developing U used in time, Try it! WW1! like it! FolloW directions in package. VICKS VA IRO-11101 dog tax refund, $9.00 ; Ernest Hick- ingbottom, dog tax refund, $2.00; Stanley Cook, fox bounty $3.00; Wen- dell McCallum, fox bounty, $3.00; Donald Cook, 2 fox bounties, $6.00; Stanley Marks, 4 fox bounties, $12.00; Ross Taylor, 1 fox bounty $3.00; Thos, Jardine, 1 fox bounty $3.00; Moved by Orval McGowan second- ed by Alex Robertson, that By-Law No. 1, 1949, appointing M.0,H., member of the Board of Health, Sani- tary Inspector, Fenceviewers and By- law No. 2, 1949, to provide expendi- tures on the Roads for the year 1949, be read the third time and finally passed. Carried. 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Come to us for AUTO GLASS service Wingham Auto Wreckers Expert Radiator Cleaning and Repairing PARTS — New and Used Edwards' Motor Sales Chrysler, Plymouth Cars and Fargo Trucks PARTS and ACCESSORIES Telephoriet,-Days 417 Wingham McKenzie lived for many years on the 2nd. of Culr"-oss. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Farrier were, in London on -Thesday. LEON C. -CANTELON' Representing the Crown Life Insurance Co., of Toronto "Guaranteed Protection for Your Every Need" , SUBSCRIPTIONS Taken for ALL Publications , 'Phone 160 Box 297 WINGHAM ONT. BELGRAVE Plans For New Belgrave Rink Are Furthered A meeting of the Belgrave Athletic Association was held in the Belgrave Club Rooms. Ross Robinson acted as secretary, in the absence of Tom Wade. Arrangements were made to operate the open-air skating rink this winter, and plans for building the new arena went ahead. The well is to be dug deeper to increase the capacity of wat- er for flooding. A committee of Ross Robinson, Jack McCallum and Charles Coultes is to continue work in con- nection with the water situation, Lawrence Vannan gave a report re- ,garding insurance for voluntary labor on the new arena. It was found that no such insurance is available, A report from the committee re. garding the donation from East Wa- wanosh Township Council toward the new arena was given by George Cook, The council has given another $500, payable on demand, providing council .chambers are built. The treasurer's re- port was read by Lawrence Vanuan. A committee composed of George Cook, Clarence Hanna and Lawrence Vannan is to interview the Morris Township Council to solicit funds to- wards the arena. Farrier's Orchestra has been engag- ed to continue a series of dances. The Library Board is to be in- terviewed to find out if they wish to move the library into a room in the new arena. George Johnston is to be paid for the sale of property for the ball dia- mond. Harry Adams is to be left in charge of placing the gravel on the Arena grounds. The building committee is to be in charge of the next meeting, all plans to be submitted at this meeting to be held Jan. 12th. It was decided that the present Hockey Club have the privi- lege to borrow money necessary for equipment from the Athletic Associa- tion. BELMORE Let all read tragic ending to the Old Year, in last week's issue. This is ;good. Rev. Martin had charge of the Church of the Air on Tuesday morn- ing. The presentation to Mr. Stewart Johann and his bride; owing to the inclemency of the weather, was post- poned until Monday evening, It prov- ed to be a large and happy gathering, Rev. and Mrs. Martin did a grand job in making all have a good time, There wasn't a dull moment in the apple eat- ing contest, John Rutherford won out. In keeping with Christmas, each one in the gathering was given a candle. The house was darkened and carols were Sung, Little Miss Ballagh, Peter and John Newans, had the honour of lighting them. All enjoyed the lovely lunch. Stewart and his bride made a neat reply for the gift, Our sympathy goes out to Miss Rona Vanvelsor, Wroxeter, in the loss of her grocery store, where we did like to go. Mr. and Mrs, Carl Douglas were in Wingham on Monday evening. Mrs, Douglas's sister is in the Hospi- tal there. The Institute meeting will be held at the Manse on Wednesday of this week, Mrs. Fleming Ballagh, Myrtle and Elmer have returned from Florida, much improved in health. We have learned with regret of the serious illness of Rev. Mr. Thompson, pastor of the United Churches here at one time, Mrs. Wm. Edwards is visiting with her son, Lorne, near Teeswater, ST. HELENS The Community Hall was filled to capacity on Friday evening for the presentation of the three act play, "Uncle Cy Hits a New High" by local talent under the auspices of the Women's Institute. The scene of the play is the lounge of the Steamship, Happiness, about to sail for England. Herman Richard- son, Millionaire, has engaged the brid- al suite on the Happiness because he is eloping with Star Kern, As the play opens, his secretary, Paul Sapp, play- ed by Kenneth Barbour, receives word that Mr, Richardson will be unable to sail in spite of the fact that lie has very important business in England. just then his Uncle Cy Sapp of Pun'. kin. Centre, played by Fred M.cQuil- lin, appears and is persuaded to in'- personate the wealthy Mr, Richard- son, In this role Uncle Cy is .exposed to all sorts of trials and tribnlations. Other characters include Rae Mooney, who hails front ,Dubuque, played by Isobel Miller; Spring Heather, a my- sterious figure, by Jean Aitchison, her maid, Julie, by Mrs, E, Barbour; Mary Sprink, an office worker 'by Mrs, T, F, Wilson; Aunt Winona. Whitaker, who has a will of her own; Mrs. G. McPherson; Jean Kern, her pretty niece, by Mrs, F. McQpillin; Mrs, Minella Van-Stratford, a society matron by Mrs. E. W. Rice; Lord Noel Overbrook of the English Nobil- ity. by E. W. Rice; Nelson Earl, a vic- tim of hay fever, Allan Miller; Dr, Beatrice Bliss, a noted osteopath, by Mrs, Chas, MacDonald; John Brux- ton, steward of the Happiness, by Frank McQuillin7 The cast, under the direction of Mr. E. W. Rice deserves much credit for a fine Friday evening performance. for a fine performance. The play will be presented in Lucknow. Between the acts Isabelle McPher- son danced the Highland Fling and the Sword Dance to music by Mr, and Mrs. Stuart. Dancing was enjoyed to music pro- vided by Mr. and Mrs. George Stuart and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Taylor, Owing to weather and road con- ditions only seven ladies were in at- tendance at the January meeting of the 'Women's Institute held at the home of Mrs, Lorne Woods, on Thursday. Mrs. McPherson presided and the roll call was responded to with a current event. It was decided to purchase the book e 'Fifty Years of Achievement," the story of the Wo- men's Institute, The subject was tak- en by Mrs. W. A. Miller, who gave a paper on publicity and one on the Institute Ode." Mrs, McPherson gave a reading "The Day after Pristmas," A social time was spent over the tea cups for which Mrs. S. A. Todd and Mrs. W. Rutherford were hostesses. Mr. Robinson Woods and Mr. Lorne Woods motored to Kitchener. Before returning the former who suf- fers from arthritis 'will consult a spec- ialist at Hamilton. Mrs. Margaret McFarlane of Luck- now, was a -week-end visitor with her daughter, Mrs. Gordon McPherson. Mrs. (Rev.) M. G. Newton received word early Thursday evening of the serious sudden illness of her mother, ;Mrs. Howell at Smithville, near Ham- ilton. A late message that evening brought word of the death of Mrs. Howell, who was in her 94th year, Mrs. Newton went to Smithville on Friday and Mr. Newton 'attended the funeral on Monday. Mr, L. G. Weatherhead suffered a slight stroke at his home early Thurs- i day evening. EAST WAWANOSH COUNCIL 'The inaugural meeting of the Council lof the Municipality of the Township of East Wawanosh was held on Jan, 4th, 1949, with the members, Reeve J. D. Beecroft, Councillors, Alex Robertson, Orval Taylor, Howard Campbell and Ortal McGowan, having subscribed to the declaration of office. Rev. Moores was present, read a por- tion of scripture and spoke briefly and prayed asking divine guidance upon the Council's deliberation during the year. The Reeve thanked Rev. Moores for coming to the meeting. Minutes of Dec. 15th, 1948 meeting were read and adopted. Correspond., ence from Armco Drainage, Metal pro- ducts, Provincial Treasurer, t High- ways Department, The Hospital for Sick Children, minister of Health, Clerk of Kinloss, Mr. Levi Good and Ernest Snell were present and discussed with the Council snowplowing part of the 4th and ,5th eon. also a number of rate- payers from the 12th con. asking that something be done about snowplowing. It was moved by Orval Taylor second- ed by Howard Campbell that these and any group that present a petition and the Road Supt. get in touch with the Municipal Engineer on the mat- ter, Carried. Moved by Alex Robertson, second- ed by Orval McGowan that the Clerk order 7 copies of the Muncipal World and 5 copies of the Municipal Act, Carried. Moved by Orval Taylor seconded by Orval McGowan that Dr, 13, C. Weir be appointed. M..0.11., Harvey Black Black, member of the Board of Heal- th,' Ed, McBurney, and Henry Patti- son as Feneeviewers replacing Adam, Robertson and Chas. Shiell, Carried. The Tax Collector waS, present and reported $87,193.40, 1048 taxes paid with $2629.11 outstanding taxes on Dec, 31st, 1948, Moved by Howard Campbell, sec- onded by Orval McGowan - that Ernest Hiekingbottom be refunded $2 as error in dog tax and also the Road and General Accounts be paid, • Road Accounts—Stewart 'Mellon's- ty, salary, $82.20; • Joe Kett, 364 katrg stiowpiotving at $6.50 pee h*ttr, $280,76. General Accounts Thomas Jardine, Quickie', Relieves Pistress of Chesterfields and Occasional Chairs Repaired and Recovered Free Pickup and Delivery STRATFORD UPHOLSTERING COMPANY 42 Brunswick St. STRATFORD — ONTARIO Enquiries should be left at R. A. Currie's, Wingham, Arrange now to have that Chesterfield or Chair re-covered, before the pre7Christmas rush! goompoontlimmemsummemmili. U a a N IN Box 373 'Phone 450 Alfred St. Wingham a ill Inscriptions Repairing,,i Sandblasting /Memorials a = - 25 years experience is ii - .... The latest in Portable Sandblast i • Equipment ; . la = All Work Personally Executed i :1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111.111flitill111111ii of udge ways for 'subsidy' on 1948 Road Ex- penditure be signed. Carried. Moved Alex Robertson seconded by Orval McGowan that Council ad- journ to met Feb. 1st, 1049, at 1.00 P,m, Carried, R. IL Thompson, Clerk. WROXETR. Wroveter Comnitinity Association held their regular meeting' on Thurs.. day last, with a good attendance of interested citizens, Among other things for which conunittees were get up, Fire Fighting Equipment for the village,- was discussed. It was decided all the information from other villeges of like Size who have their own Fire Brigade, and at a later date, fully discuss and decide what we are going to rdo about securing proper Fire pro. tection, Fire At Wroxeter Our Genial C.P.R, agent. in Wrox- eter, "Mac' McKenney, was tip to his old tricks of L"Smoke Smelling" on Tuesday night, when fire hit this village, he had stopped for a moment's chat with Miss Vanvelsor, and re- marked "someone sure had a fire on" when ho noticed smoke coming from the roof of the Egg Grading Store? he dashed into the telephone office in- forming Mrs, H. Durst, telephone op- erator of "Fire," then quickly sped. across the road where some men were in the garage. Soon the Bucket Bri- gade and all villagers were on hand to fight this terrible fire, Since com- ing to Wroxeter to -make his borne, "Mac" on several occasions has notic- ed fires in the makings and given the "Alarm." A couple of them could have been as disastrous as the one Tues- day night. This community will ever be grateful to this alert smoke smell- ing citizen. Only human casuality of the recent fire in Wroxeter, was the infant, Way- ne Draper, who, it was discovered had gotten a cinder in his eye, Dr. Palmer had to employ a local to remove the cinder, Wayne is the baby son of Meh and Mrs. Dave Draper. lir matt El lak,10 THE WINO HAM AI VANCU-TIMUS 'Wednesday, January 12, 1949 U • MONUMENTS A family plot should be graced ii with the shrine-like beauty. of a E- g monument which will be ever- • lastingly a tribute to those at rest. We have many classic I styles to suggest, and will work -:."21 with- you on custom designs, la Exceptionally Low Prices. j Brownlie Sundaes; U Lunches 1-2 , N SHERBONDY'S Meals is !n any men, wo Get New Pep, Vim, Vigor atarved, nlokItt, beanpolo.' look. T nutointift , girls, woman, mon, who tumor coxlid gain Isot6roj I are atm proud of hoalthy.looking ' ,WHITECHURCH Mr. John MacMillan, seriously ill, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on Tuesday last, and, little hope has been held for his recovery. Mrs. MacMillan and the family have been staying at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Wocks in London. The annual meeting of the S. S. of the United Church was held on Tues- day evening last week at the home of Mr. arid Mrs. ,J. G. Gillespie, with Rev, G. M. Newton in charge of the meeting. The following officers were elected: Supt., Mr. Jas, Falconer'; as- sistant Supt., Clarence MeClenaghan; Sec. Treas., Ivan Laidlaw and Ray- mond Laidlaw; Pianists, Mrs. G. E. Farrier, Clarence McCleneghan; Tem- perance and Missionary Conveners, Rev. W. J. Watt, Mr. Gillespie, Mr, Newton; teachers, Primary, Mrs. G. E. Farrier, Intermediate, Mrs. Jas. Falconer; Bible Class, Rev. G. N. Newton; Lunch was served and the social time enjoyed by all. • Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Scholtz and Clayton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Redge Scholtz of Westfield. Mr. Chas. Martin has been ill, suf- fering from a heart condition, and Mr, Clarence McClenaghan was laid up with an attack of flu. Neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robe Purdon on Friday evening for a Euchre, Mrs. Cecil Fale coner and Mr. Jas. Falcoaer, held high points, and Mrs. J. D. .Beecroft and Mr. Aldin Purdon held low points. Rev, and Mrs. G. M. Newton . were called to Smithville on Saturday on account of the death of her mother, Mrs. Howell. The funeral was held on Monday froth the home of her (laugh- ter, Mrs. Jas. Lampinan. Mrs. How- 11111111111111111111.1111111111111111111111111111111111,1111111 • at = e was in her ninety-fourth', year. a Their many friends in this coital:ma- i ity extend sympathy. a Mr. Lorne Johnston has been on — the sick list all last week, and Rev. I — 'and Mrs. W, J. Watt have both been I! very ill with flu, • Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Montgomery of Belgrave, spent Sunday at the home 11 = of their daughter, Mrs, Angus Falcon- er. The annual meeting of the United Church will be held on Thursday, Jan. children spent Sunday with NI. r. and in Word was received from Afe. and 1111 men Mrs, Bob Powell of Myth, mingle of Goderich'wa.s very call MacGregor, 0 and. Mrs., 'Percy • King of Tcreberry. He has been ill with pneumonia. Miss Marie Spading, Wingham, was taken to the hospital on Thurs- day suffering from' pneumonia. Mrs. Jas. Wilson spent last week with Mrs. Scott and Miss Francis Wilson, Wingham, Mr.• Henry Waddel of Edmonton, arrived home last week to visit 'with his brothes, Mr.' George Waddel and Mr. John Waddel of Kinloss, Ind oth- er relatives here, It. is twenty-one years since Mr, Waddel was home. Word was received here on Satur- day of the passing of Mr. Angus Mc- Kenzie in the .hospital in Guelph, His wife predeceased hint a year ago. The funeral was held from the R. C. Church to the - cemetery there. The many friends of the 4, family extend sympathy in their bereavement. Mr. a IN .e. o'd N o . t 0. o„. ill / * WING41444 4 4 k ifitortgormfio / • 1111 • a a IIII a II ' ill ave oney n by PREPAYING • Town of WINGHAM 1949 TAXES .•••••• ........ n a n n Taxpayers may make payments on account of 1949 taxes up to 90 per cent. of 1948 taxes. Interest at tl-ie rate of pour per cent, per annum will be allowed on such prepayments. • Prepayments of taxes must be made at the Tpvvn Treasurer's Office, Town Hall. W. A. GALBRAITH, Treasurer, Town of Wingham a Mr. and Mrs. George'Kerr of East II Wawanosh moved last week to stay at a the home of Mr, and Mrs., Joe Kerr, Wingham, for the next six weeks, 11— While the latter are in Florida. ITI— ee % The Community Association are E holding . an Old Time Fiddlo s Cn ./ , 1.. test in the Memorial Hall here this WI Friday evening, with a good time 'for COFFEE SHOP P.The Whitechurch Farm Forum met all.— LI ,on Monday evening at the home 'of 41111— Mr, and Mrs. Gordo'n Elliott. Next to Lyceum Theatre i The Presbyterian Sunday School = held a social evening in the S. S. room on Tuesday evening, • Mr, and Mrs, Albert Coultes and g a 'e i A 15 lb Mrs. Fred Clarke, London, that her II am a i,u „ Si father, Mr, Robt, Carriek is very lII 20th, at 2 p.m. 'nay thank the 0014 VIgor-bulklInk,110811-billIdlnit the hospital there, III tonio, °atm, it tonics, inbranatos, invigotatore; Iron, vitamin Tit, (*mum, bfirlott blood, lInDrOTo Mr, MacGregor of Exeter spent the 11.11 attOotIto Ana tilgbatlon ao food Wad YOU Mot* MI atrength And nOurlshmant. Vt fiat on bars bout Week-end with liis inother, Mrs, nti IT- a n 1111, an added pOttrula, Vila very As a r dttintide; nurileg little jinni& Xing' son of 11ifr, wisimaima somujiginiimimmiNimmosiguelim 4 ti 101 Id br 2 pa. Vat libetittepoortharorp. IN Don't feat getting too tat. is 'ar:rave ind 111 1v. New 0"fluain v Mist OliVc Tetriff R,N., has been 111.., titmotia ()ghat Tonto Tablets to/ On* gif 1111 UP. tu451% 116 Ringer fletrWinY; Ito% loaf% teat. `that Iter daughter, Mrs. Harry no,. • Mr.S. David Kettnedy,received word a ViTh tit a tbrillt Deny' mete all out: 14130 Ingtotts poorly, being confined to his bed con- 1111 tintiously. n