The Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-12-14, Page 12BIRTHS
EARLS-In Wingham General Hos-
pital, on Saturday, December 10th,
to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Earls, of
Wroxeler, a daughter,
HOFFMAN-In Wingham General
Hospital, on Saturday, December
10th to Mr, and Mrs. Wilfred Hoff-
man, Teeswater„ a daughter.
MacMILLAN-In Wingham General
Hospital, on Thursday, December
8th„ to Mr. and Mrs, Patrick Mac-
Millan, II, R. 1, Lucknow, soil,
McWURNEY-In Wingham General
Hospital, on Wednesday, December
7th., to Mr, and Mrs. Ed. McBur-
nq, H. H. A Winghatn, a son,
FORDWICH
It may be of ititerest to acquaint
ances here to learn that Air, and Mrs.
genneth Pritchard have flown to New-
foundland where Mr, Pritchard will
assume his duties as editor of the Cor-
ner Brook Times. Mr. Pritchard is a
son of Mr, wad Mrs. James Pritchard,
Palmerston, formerly of Nowt& and
n to.
TWO SHOWS Each Night, starting at 7;15 p.m.
SATURDAY MATINEE 2 p.m,
Open Wednesday Afternoons during December
and until 10 o'clock on December 22, 23 and 24
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.44St9.-rqd COUNCIL PROCLAIMS
THE WINGH ADVANCE-TIMES
Glamorous Furs Help Witt Title
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. DuVal attended
he Ontario Mink Pelt Show at the
Om, Vet, College, Guelph, on Satyr.
day, Dec, 3rd. At the banquet in the
Royal Hotel after the show, a letter
was read by Willard Schaefer, See.,
of the Ont,, Fur Xartners' Assoc., in
which announcement was Made that
Miss Canada ,had won the coveted
"Miss North America" title at Lima,
Peru, and in Which she said she reit
the glamorous furs provided by Can.
adian Fur Farmers had directed much
attention to her and had had A great
part in her stitcess. Mr, timii Madigan
Ont. rue Inspector, and Mr. A, R.
DuVal,were tendered a vote of thanks
for their parts irt arranging that Can,.
adiao Furs be provided for ;Miss Can-
AttN-MtAliga Ma, for her South Atuetitau trill.,
(Continued from page one)
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' Mr. 1.1.1,. ivflA appt-ared ,An, llehaii
,..i the Utilities CionuntsNi.ms to otplain
the, rapital evetalitut.--, ..f the I.'tili.
.0 .1 ti*.r,, C4,unni....4.,u hi the Hydro Depart-
titeitt. The k-okat.si-np., Amy 111,11...r.-kt,
0 the additiuns oPilat rate water Le:ext.,
and line rebnildirf,t, had been finane-11
iT.5111 current funds and caused a Ines-
km overdraft lt WitS left that this
e‘aild be .takett care of wl.en the 13tli :
1...4%Tr crcilit came ark'. a tempora r y i
rolit wonlil enable the Colionksion
ear l). (al -until the 13th bill value
.: li4r ,mtli. in March. It was felt that it
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t would be ;better to arrange a tis,mpor-
ar;,• credit than to issue, debentures
to cover these capital items, Other
,itents were explained by Mr. Jeffs%
0 .' ily-Law No 1209 to provide for
0 temporary loans to the Hydro De-
0 partment up to $10,000 was read three
times and passed.
Mr. Jeffs agreed to check with the
Strtatt Committee on the number of
0 .felizh. tanks in operation on the sew-
n ,ii, Worship reported for the Ex-
5 ecutive Committee that he had exam-
' • ined the Arena and it appeared to be
in e,,oil condition. The boards had
been cut down and one end painted.
All the metal on the outside had been
3,0=0 0=0=0=0 (0=0 . (0=3 examined and nailed down. Skating
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"Current" Ideas
For Christmas
Westinghouse ROASTER OVEN. Cooks a,
complete Oven Dinner for 8 to 10. Portable,
plugs in anywhere. Complete with OVEN
DISHES $49.75
Westinghouse G. E,
The Westinghouse BELVEDERE COMBINATION
RADIO-PHONOGRAPH $219.00
ideal Gift for the Family
WESTINGHOUSE CONSOLE 605X, only $109.00
PREMIER VACUUM CLEANERS
Upright and Cylinder Type Models
ELECTRIC BLANKETS, from $37.50
AUTOMATIC TOASTERS, from „ • , $19.50
Open Wednesday Afternoons during December
and until 10 o'clock on December 22, 23 and. 24
fil re
Immo iitt Etre raw
The Salvation Army
Captain antl. Mrs. H, deVries
11:00 a.m -Holiness Meeting,
2:30 p.m,-Sunday Schaal,
1:00 p,ra.-Oospel Service.
Monday-
7:00 p.m.-Sunshine Hour.
Tuesday,
2:30 p.M.-Hotne League.
8 p.m.-Youth Group.
A hearty Welcome awaits at the
Salvation Army.
Infants
Snow Bags, Coat Sets,
Blankets, 'Dresses, Rom-
pers, Sweaters, Jerseys,
Snow Suits, Corduroy
Overalls, Rattles, Sleep-
ers, etc.
MADERIA DRESSES
Infants' fine Maderia
Dresses, white only but
in two distinct pretty
styles. 6 months to two
years $1.95
CREPE DRESSES
Fine Crepe with lace and
ribbon trim and with
smocked yokes. In pink
blue and white, 6 mths.
to 3 years $2.39 to $4.75
ROMPERS
Small boys' fancy stitch-
knitted rompers, in blue,
yellow and white. Sizes
1, 2, 3 $3.19
SNOW' BAGS
Chinchilla Snow Bags-
satin binding, with but-
tons or zipper closing.
Pink or blue $5.95 to
$7.65
Infants' COAT SETS
In Chinchilla or fine
brushed all wool, with
fur and embroidery trim
Zipper leggings and
poke bonnets. Blue, pink
and yellow. Sizes 1, 2, 3
From $8.95
All-Wool Two-piece
SUITS
Fine Wool Pants, plain
with braces and contrast
ihg top that buttons on.
ESMOND BLANKETS
with whipped or satin
binding. Medium and
large sizes. Pretty fig-
ured or plain tones,
$1.10 to $2,69
Young
4 to 14 years
Sweaters, .Skirts, Scar-
ves, Gloves, Hose, Park-
as, Handkerchiefs, Ski
Pants, Slack, Tunics and
Robes
DRESSES and
TUNICS
Girls' all-wool Cardi-
gans in plain tones of
Red„ Copen, Yellow,
Navy, Beige, ages 8 to
14 $3.95
SKIRTS
Alpine Pleated Skirts
with over-the-shoulder
straps, navy and powd-
er blue, 3 to 6x $2.59
and $2.9,5
CHENILLE ROBES
Warm, cosy, close tuft-
ed chenille robes in'blue,
rose, wine, turquoise, 2
to 6x $2.18
8 to 14 $2.95
SCARVES
In rayon squares, plains
and pretty designs. All
shades 79c and 98c
PARKAS •
Plaid Parkas with fur
trim and plain tones
with nail heads. Warm
wool in all the pretty
shades . $1.39 to $1.98
GLOVES
Fineqt/oollen Gloves
Plain stitch $1.00
HOSE
Fine wool and cotton
ribbed hose or fine ray-
on for the school girl.
Sizes to 10% 79c - 1.19
GIPLS' DRESSES
ages 5 to 12 years
Pretty Woollens, Taffe-
tas and Rayons ni two-
piece and one-piece. In
plain tones, checks and
plaids $4,95 to $6.95
Young Man
Age 4 to 14 years
COWBOY SHIRTS
A real duplicate of the
cowboys of the West.
Colorful plain and plaid
trims. Good quality
washable doeskin, from
8 to 14 years $2.25
DRESS SHIRTS
Sanforized Whites and
printed stripes, sizes 8 '
to 14 years $2.00 $2.95
TIES
Bright flashy ties for
boys. Smart designs
and colors. Just like
Dad's 59c and 75c
BELTS
Real cowhide with scroll
pattern or large West-
ern type buckle and met-
al tip end. The young
cowboy will like it.
59c to $1.00
PARKAS •
Well made from rain re-
pellent cotton gabar-
dine, with quilted or
pure wool lining, snug
fitting and detachable
fur-trimmed hood. In
brown, navy and green.
Size 4 years to 18 years
$10.75 to $14.95
SKI CAPS
Warm and snug fitting
for the young sport.
Warmly lined and made
with oversize earbancis
for the cold days. In
Plaids, Woollens or 2-
tone gabardines $1.39 to
$1.98
Ski Caps, Parkas, Pa-
iamas, Sweateri, Over-
alls, Sweat Shirts, Cow-
boy Shirts, Sport and
Dress Shirts, Mittens,
ties, Belts, Gloves, Hose
Handkerchiefs, Caps.
ould It'e held Wednesday night.
, . .
The Finance Committee reported a
number of accounts properly certified
and recommended payment, These
were ordered paid,
The Council discussed the public
liability insurance in force at The Arena
and the Clerk was instructed to check
up on costs for additional coverage.
The Clerk was instructed to forward
a letter of condolence to Mrs. j. E.
Stoakley. Mr, Stoakley whb passed
away recently had been an employee of
the Town for many years.
Coun, Campbell reported for the
Street Committee that the motor
on the Minnie Street pump had
been inspected and was in good con-
dition, New control cables had been
installed on the plow, The Department
(if Highways had paid for the side-
walk in front of their property, Re-
moval of snow on the main street was
discussed and prices had been obtain-
ed on a snow loader, These wonld
cost np to $7000 and were considered
uut of reach for the Council,
Rirftoul reported that Mr. W.
J. Brown had been appointed care-
taker for the Town Hall and had start-
ed last Monday morning.
Coun. Carmichael reported for the
Fire Committee that a deputy of the
Fire Marshall had been in Town un-
expectedly and had examined some
properties which were in bad condition.
and a bad fire risk. He hoped So have
him return to town to meet the Fire
Chief and consider some fire hazards,
Coml. Clark suggested that it would
be a good idea to have the Public
School Children let out of school at
11.45 each morning so that they would
be home before noon traffic was at its
height. The Clerk was instructed to
write the Publit School Board to see
if this change could conveniently be
made,
A request for street lighting on Di-
agonal Road was laid over until the
spring.
The coverage of firemen while on
duty was discussed and the Clerk was
instructed to contact the Workmen's
Compensation Board in regard to
higher coverage.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL;
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Dent spent
the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. W.
E. Hammond.
Mr. Frank Seli and Mrs. James Sell
attended the funeral of the former's
sister, Mrs. john Scott, at London, on
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hammond have
returned home after spending two
weeks with their daughter in Wood-
stock.
Mrs, John Lorenz and young daugh-
ter Roseanne left last week for Chath-
am, N.B., after spending a few weeks
with her parents, 'Mr. and Mrs. Fred
MacLean,
WEDNESDAY, THUR.S., DECEMBER 14, 15
Edward My Son"
(Adult Entertainment)
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MONDAY, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 20
"Goodbye Mr. Chips"
ROBERT DON AT GREER CARSON
Westinghouse Al WASHERS $159.50
A4M RANGES . • .$230.00 RM RANGES $299.00
PERSONAL RADIOS from $26.95
Marconi Rogers
KING DEPT. STORE
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INFANTS and CHILDREN'S
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Complete Selection tor the
young ones for a Happy Christmas