The Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-06-13, Page 1With which is amalgamated the Gorrie. Viclette and Wr eter News
WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY JUNE 13th, 1951 2 Vol. 76 1sN't
Subscription $2,60 per yeatei 6c per copy
Children are expected to try their
best to dress their dog in novel and
interesting fashion for this class al-
ways is one of the most competitive
and originality will count in the final
test.
It is interesting to note' that Dr,
Ballard's Mutt show this year at
the Canadian National Exhibition,
will hah $500,00 in prize money, mini
last year the grand price of the show
Was won by a 16-year-old school girl
from a village north of Torontn.
Contestants hi the forthcoming
show are advised to make etire their
pets are on leashes,
Entries from out of town will be
welcome at the show, Park Atitnise
eitlit Is free and refreshments and
genies will be put on by the Lions
Club,
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W. J. Gallaher Was
11, Respected Gorrie Man
itt i. MEETING
The June meeting of the Wingham
Branch of the Women's Institute will
be held on Thursday afternoon, June
tIst, The roll call Will be answered
by a cookie recipe; program ,con-
vener is Mrs, N. Keating and the
theme of the meeting Is home coon-
tonics, Hostesses are Mrs. Wm:
Field, Mrs. J. 3. Kerr, Mrs. C. Carter;.
Mrs. S, MeBurney, Mrs, D. Hiitcheson
and Mrs, A, Elliott. 1320
William John Gallaher, a highly
respected resident of Gorrie passed
away on Friday morning, June 8th, in
the Wingham General Hospital where
he had been a patient for two weeks.
P revious to entering the hospital he
had been in poor health for some
time.
He was born in the village of
'Sorrie in Sept. 1873 being in his 78th
Year. A son of the late Geo. Gallaher
and Catharine Sanderson as a small s
child he moved with his parents to
lot 3, con. 10 where he attended S.S.
No. 4.
In Sept. 1907 was united in mar-
riage to Mary F. (Minnie) Higgins
of Turnberry Township and continu-
ed to reside on the farm on the 10th
con, until 1920 when they retired to
Wingham. In 1927 they moved to
Gerrie where they have since resided,
He was a member of the Gorrie
United Church and an elder for a
number of years, For 62 years he
was a faithful member of the Orange
Order, joining with the Young
Britons at the Orange Hill Ledge
and later with the Gorrie
No. 767,
He leaves to mourn his passing his
wife and one sister Mrs, W, G.
(Minnie) Knox of Moosejaw, Sask.,
a nephew and two nieces.
Funeral services on Sunday after--
nocn were conducted by his pastor,
Fiev. 3. R. Watt, with private service
at the home followed by public
service in the Gorrie United Church,
The male quartette sang "I Have
Heard of a Land". He was laid to
rest in the Gorrie cemetery, The
pallbearers were: T. L, Melnnes, Fred
Hyndman, Irving Toner, Wray Coop-
er, Stanley Gallaher and, Cecil
Grainger, Flower 'bearers were: jos.
Higgins, Alvie Higgins, Stewart Hig-
gins,, Geo, Dane and Bill Gallaher.
Miss Mary Verdi Procter, daughter
el Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Procter, 3rd
Line Morris was one to receive her
gzdauation diploma and pin at the
arnual graduation exercises June 6
.1;1 the Stratford. General Hospital,
Trio ceremony was conducted in the
Ccilegiats followed by a reception at
tee, Nurses' Residence. Mary attend-
ed S.S. No. 7, Morris Public School
and is a graduate of Wingham High
Sz.hool. The following attended the
graduating exercises of Miss Procter.
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Procter, Ruth,
George, Charles and Ross, Mr. and
:Mire. Harold Procter and Margaret,
Mrs. Charles Hopper, Mr. and Mrs.
Bert Armstrong, Mary Alice and
:ane lea Tam., Tien. Mrs. Moores.
an' Marilyn, Mr. and . Mi;s: Dick'
Frocter and Joyce, Mrs. Robt, Proc-
ter, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Procter, Mr.
and Mrs: G, Higgins, Mr. and Mrs.
S. Wickste.ad, Miss Blanch Bennett
of London, Mr. Chas. Thomas, Mrs.
Thomas and Joyce and Joan of
Brussels and Miss Doreen Currie,
W ingham.
EAST HURON DISTRICT
I MEETS AT BELHAVE
The 49th annual meeting of the
-Beet Huron Women's Institute Was
.held in the United Church on Wed,
hesclay, June 6th., with over one
hundred attending, Delegates and vis-
itors were present from Brussels;
Ethel, Molesworth, Fordwich, Gorrie,
Wroxeter, Howick Juniors and Gran-
brook, the newly organized branch.
The vice-president, Mrs. Percy Ash-
'ton, presided at both sessions. The
aperetary-treasurer, Mrs. Stanley
Wheeler, reported 350 members in the
district with a total attendance of
2255. The district have a balance on
hand of $39.64. During the year the
branches had total receipts amounting
to $5374.64 and expanded $4011,13.
Mrs, Russell Martin, Molesworth,
gave the report on Agricultural and
Canadian Industries listing several
papers and roll calls,
Citizenship and Education
The report on Citizenship and Edu-
cation was presented by Mrs. Anson
Tnemerling, Fordwich, showing these
are very closely connected. Mottos
were both interesting and educating.
Mrs, Harvey Robertson, Bluevale
need Mrs, Walter Smillie's report on
Cominnuity Activities and Public Re-
_ations and mentioned the press, radio
and posters as a means of publicity.
(Continued on Page Nine)
Morris Township
Girl Graduates
Much has been written. about Mutt
Shows, but the underlying theme is
educating the child to train his pet
properly, That is why two of the main
classes are the Best Dressed Dog and
the Dog who does the best tricka.
Liallard's offer cash prizes for
winners of all classes, and they pro-
mise an afternoon of teal fun for the
kiddies,
One of the main features of the
Lions Club Carnival to be held June
20th., at Wingliann will be the famous
caravan of the Dr, Ballard Mutt
Shows, held throughout Ontario all
summer,
This year the show, •Open to all
children under sixteen years of age,
expects a record entry list, Ang dog
may enter.
Lions' Mutt Show Wednesday
Night Features Trained Pooches
LEGION TO "HOLD
BINGO NEXT WEEK
Don't forget the monster cash
bingo under the sponsorship of the
Wingham Branch Canadian Legion in
the town park Friday evening, June
22nd, The Legion is offering $750.00
in prizes. There will be 15 regular
games for $10 prizes; two specials
for $50; one special for $500 and a
$25.00 door prize. The bingo starts at
9 o'clock.
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Turnberry Annual Music Festival
will be held in Bluevale Community
Hall, on Friday, June 15, 1951, at eight
p.m, Admission adults .35; children
free. 13h
and beaches the Lions were given an
ntimate view of Miami and Daytona
Beach in particular.
Lion Hal MacLean moved a vote of
appreciation from the club to the
peaker. This was warmly endorsed
by all present.
the oldest home in the United States,
the largest fish aquarium in the
world with undersea life living at
various depths, and the largest frame
hotel in the world. He had also
drunk of the waters of the "Fount of
Youth" at St. Augustine. As he des-
cribed the beautiful homes, hotels
meeting, new ,projeotee and ,the..
ne're'erner4 '':•al
membership in the Lions' Club.
Lion John Hanna introduced the
speaker of the evening, Lion A. J.
Walker. Lion Al had been a Lion
since 1923. Due to ill health he had
been forced to spend the last five
winters in Florida. Lion Al Walker
gave a most interesting and enter-
taining address on Florida, "the Sun-
shine State". The various cities and
towns he had visited were described
a short business period at each vention which was held in Windsor The Wingham Kinsenen, Club held
last exiontennShe,teld anent. the, yaitieeiet.. eacortn; ,leaiesn.NR ..Ineatet:ehnner•nan,
'Kiri:Ate !Mahe ancl`qheir Work -and at the Queens' Hotel fast Friday with
that there were one thousand Kinette President Scott Reid in the chair,
Clubs across Canada. !About sixty Kinsmen and ladies en- Jean Allan of Chatham was chosen
the . new district Governor for the Itoyed the usual excellent dinner, the ,
coming year. . fine session, and the guest speaker,
The next meeting will be held at "Jimmy" Millman of London.
the home of Lois Hamilton on June I During the meal President Scutt
25th. At the close of the meeting a and President-elect Ross Hamilton,
delicious lunch was served by Edythe were kept busy levying fines for
Johnson. everything imaginable and unimagin-
--- able, and Kin Si Scott led the group
NEW CHIEF IN TOWN in a few rousing songs, After the in graphic terms. These included
Lions to give service by regular ich Kinettes and which was enjoyed " attendance and active participation by everyone, Shirley Cunningham ;
in the club's activities. He proposed gave a report on the Kinsmen Con- • . •
ENGAGEMENT, .
The Wingham Kinette Club held Mr. and Mrs. Gershoni: Johnston of
its regular meeting at the home of East Wawanosh, wish ,,to announce
Edythe Johnson on Monday evening, the engagement of their daughter,
The meeting opened with the Kinette , Alice Ruth, to ClarenceeRussell, son
song and the roll call was taken by of Mr. and Mrs. Gorddin Ritchie of
Jean Loughlean, Minutes of the pre- Ashfield, the wedding th take place
vices meeting were read by Ethel the latter part of Junee • Spry.
There was quite a lengthy business
meeting and President Joyce Heal, , E.NGAGEMENT ... • appointed Shirley Cook and Dorothy'Mr. and Mrs. Earlingt Arthurs of
dent Charlie Roberts asked for a Templeman as conveners of the Kin- Drew, announce 'the engagement of
100% meeting on the above date. ette booths at the Kin Carnival, their youngest daughteeeponna Ruth, The president welcomed District The doll and stroller on which. Kin- to Charles Stewart, sonSof Mr. and
Governor J. H, Kinkead of Goderich ettes are selling tickets, will be put - -- Mrs. B. H, Strong of ekowick. The and Charles Blyth, who were guests on display in one of the store win- marriage to take place" in June-. at the meeting. dews this week.
Peg Bateson was then called upon President-elect Don Nesmith spoke 0 to tell about the Robin Hood Cooking
briefly, outlining his platform for School which she attended at Gorier- KIN HFLD LADIES' next year. He stressed the duty of ich, which was put on by the Goder-
The Wingham Lions who attended
the pe
r
rch derby in Goderich may not
have caught the most fish. They did
return with a prize which inaugurat-
ed a new era in fines by the Tail
Twister. Further information may
be secured from the Lions who went
to Goderich.
A vote was recorded which favour-
ed the continuing of recreation
activities in Wingham. The result
was Yes . . 34 No. . 9.
Past President Clayt Gammage
brought in the report of the nominat-
ing committee, The officers-elect
will be installed at the next regular
meeting, "Friday, June 22nd. Presi-
LIONS HEAR TALK
ON SUNSHINE STATE
Mrs. Edward Bok
Funeral Saturday
Resident of Wingham for the past
40 years, ,Mrs. Edward Bok died sud-
denly at her home Thursday morning
frone a heart attack She was in her
67th year.
Born on the second concession of
Culross Township, she was the form-
er Lillian Kelly, She was a member
of the Sacred Heart 'Church and the
Women's League.
Surviving are a son, Leonard, and
one daughter, (Luetta) Mrs. Harold
Fowler, both at home; two brothers
and two sisters, Lawrence, Culross;
John, High River, Alberta; Mrs. Ed-
ward King, Cuirass; Mrs. Sylvester
Fountain, Downie, California. Her
husband predeceased her last year.
Requiem High Mass was sung Sat-
urday morning at 10 a,m. by Rev.
Father R. Durand in the Sacred
Heart Church. Burial was made in
the R.C. Cemetery.
was Russell Purdon, R.R. No. 3,
Wingham. There were no adult wit-
nesses to the accident, which took
place in front of the church on No,
86 Highway. Provincial Police Officer
Charles Salter, of Wingham. in-
vestigated.
E
B
of
o
James Morrison six-year-old son Band."
of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morrison, Kin Warren Callan thanked Mr,
Whitechurch, suffered a possible Millman for his entertainment, and
fractured skull Wednesday night the meeting was adjourned,
when he was injured by a car. NGAGEMENT After examination and treatment Mr. and Mrs, Gordon E. Walsh, in the Wingham General Hospital by elgra,ve, announce the engagement Dr. W. A. McKibbon, the youngster their daughter, Elaine Margaret, was taken by ambulance to the Sick t Albert Murray McDowell, son of Children's Hospital, Toronto.
Police said the driver of the car M
gr
r. and Mrs. Alva McDowell of Bel-
ave. The wedding will take place
the latter part of June. 13x
OFFICE CLOSED
The office of G. Alan Williams, opt-
tometrist, of Wingham, will be closed
from Saturday, June 16, to Wednes-
day, June 27th., inclusive.
IIIIITECHURCH BOY IN
TORONTO HOSPITAL
J. W. Irwin, Wingham's new chief
of police, took over his duties here on I
Monday morning. We are pleased to
welcome him to the community.
years as company surgeon. He left Committee Suggests
there and went to Sarnia where he Addition to H.S. Dist.
was with the Carruthers Clinic as
surgeon for two years. I-le came to Y'The Consultative Committee of the
Woodstock in 1944. Bruce County Council :has recom-
He was chairman of the Wood- mended that all real property in the
Kinloss portion of U.S.S, No. 10 Kin.
stock General*Hospital medical staff, loss and Wawanosh East (White-
Surviving besides his wife, formerly
Alice McDougall, are one son, John,
and one daughter, Margaret Ann, of
Woodstock; two brothers, Donald et, inclusive; con, 2, lots 31 to 40 melee-
Toronto and Allan, Wroxeter.
Services will be conducted on Wed-
nesday at 2 p.m. D,S.T, in the Rowed
ment made in the Presbyterian ceme-
tery _Former Moderator Passes funeral home, Woodstock and inter-
tery.
Dinettes Arrange Was Outstanding Leader
For Karnival Booths
eter and a graduate of Toronto
University. He took post graduate
courses at Toronto, Hamilton and
Boston. He was with the Internation-
al Nickle Co., at Sudbury for eight
Dr, John A, Munro, Woodstock
surgeon, died at the Ingersoll General
Hospital on Monday, June 11th., as
the result of severe head injuries
suffered when his car rolled over there was a mixed jitney, winners be-
near Ingersoll on Sunday. ing as follows: Dr, Munro was a native of Wrox- Ladies, Mrs, Reg, DuVal, Mrs, Gor-
don Godkin, Miss Mary Johnston anti
Mrs, Herb Campbell, Men, Dr. G.
Howson, Henry Jensen, Jack Cur-
tis and Roy Bennett.
WAS WROXETER NATIVF
OXFORD DOCTOR KILLED Winners in Mixed
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
THURSDAY, JUNE 21st
Parents, who have children to enter
Kindergarten in September, Are invit-
ed to register them at the Kinder-
garten located en the first floor of
the Masonic Hall. As there is a cer-
tain amount of work to do hi the
Kindergarten in preparation for the
mote formal work in 'Grade 7, and
since it would be very unsatisfactory
to have some pupils enter' Grade
with Kindergarten training and :mom
without, all pupils enrolling for the
first time will enroll in the Kinder-
garten,
Registration will take place during
the afternoon of Thur, June 21st,,
from 3.30 to 5 o'clock, All chOren and Dungannon pallbearer's at the
who are five years of age before Lucknow service: John Bennett, H.
January 1st., 1052. are eligible to Gardner, Dr. ,Tames Little, V. Mow-
register. bray, John D. Ross and James Wilson,
GARDEN PARTY
At Bluevale United Church, on
Wednesday, June 20th„ 1951. Supper
served from 5,30 to 8.00 o'clock, fol-
lowed by a variety concert in, the
Community Hall, Admission, adults
81.00, Children 50 cents,13:20b
toast to the King, Jack Cook came
through with a fast toast to the lad-
ies which was replied to by Kinette
Katherine Crewson. A presentation
was made to Velma Scott as an ex-
pression of the club's thanks for the
catering done during the past year.
Then president Scott called on Kin
Al Williams who introduced the guest
speaker, Mr. James R. Millman, Mr.
Millman entertained the gathering for
forty-five minutes with his jokes,
stories, recitations and piano playing,
and proved himself a versatile show-
man, His listeners enjoyed especially
his piano playing and his song-leading
of "The Thing" and "McNamara's
church) he attached to the Wingham
High School District.' This property
consists of Concession 1, lots 1 to 20
lye; con. 3, lots 31 to 37 inclusive;
and con, 4, lots 31 to 36 inclusive,
Bowling Jitney
Friday, June 1st, the opening event
of the Ladies' Bowling Club for this
season was held. Supper was served
at 6,30, but the bowling was inter-
rupted by rain.
On Friday evening of last week
Wingham Hospital authorities have 'A • nnual tlower Service ,
their fingers crossed these days top.
ing there will be no more district !
accidents, Mrs, Iris Morrey, super-
intendent, reported this past week ! Appleby---Pickell
that 90 patients are presently being , a
accommodated in the hospital which !'''..; —
A.
quiet wedding was solemnized
is designed for 4.8. , on Saturday, June 9th,, at 12 o'clock /
noon, in the Presbyterian Church,Admitted within the last week were
three-year-old Keith Henderson, son! Wingham, when Rev. R. D, A, Currie
of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henderson, I of Whitechurch Presbyterian Church,
R.R, No, 5, Lucknow, who was ad- united in marriage, Leona Muriel,
miffed after drinking warble fly dis- i elder
The programme and floral decor-
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nel-
infectant, His condition was reported son Pickell of Ouiross and Mr. Glenn
ations were in keeping with the as satisfactory, I Thomas Appleby, only son of Me.
theme, "Highways To Heaven", which
wording was made of large red
letters on a background of spirea
and placed so it was plainly seen at
the back of the organ. This banner
was surmounted by seven flower-
pital for an imjured hand. Mr, guests at the home of the bride'e covered ladders of different lengths
Coultes had the misfortunee to put the I parents in Cuirass, r. and Mrs. which reached far up into the dis-
tame, In front of the pulpit on a prong of a manure fork through his Appleby left later on their honey background of green grass and tam-hand,
where the bride gave her wedding lc eedl directly behind each otherand
moon trip to Niagara and other Eas-
tern points, travelling by London, crack trees were three gateways.
spe;I:era feet apart and through which, bouquet to her grandmother, Mrs.
Ellen Johnston, a patient in Byron was a small floral path, The largest
Sanitarium,mrs f these was made of lemon lilies,.
the second of mauve iris and honey-
Mrs, Albert Walters and Miss Hel- suckle. The front gate was of pure-
en and Mrs. Ross McCrea recently white Easter lilies and snowballs
Rev. Charles Henry MacDonald D. held a miscellaneous shower at the with sprigs of green. At each side
D., of Bluevale, passed away in Wing- McCrea home in honour of the bride- two large Maypoles waited for the
ham General Hospital, on Saturday, to-be, who was taken completely by floral offerings brought by the Sun-
June 9th,, after a long illness at the,! surprise. The many friends of the day School members. These depicted
age of 68 years. Ibride and groom in this district ex- play as well as work on the theme
An able preacher, Dr, MacDonald tend best wishes for a long and happy of the day. At the top of the floral
was quite at home in the pulpit. A wedded life, en their home at Glen- , pillars supporting the gallery were
master of worship, he demonstrated annan, road signs pointing the way and high
up at the; front of the church were his genius for this, in the way he
celebrated the Sacrament of the traffic lights which flashed "Stop
Lord's Supper, Above all however, he Tucker-Renwick and Go" and warning signals to all.
Large bells of orange blossoms red was a friendly, warm hearted man of
God, able and willing to walk and Baskets of spirea, iris and lillies snowballs added to the beauty around
talk with his people. Young and old formed an effective background in the front of the gallery.
turned to him for counsel without McIntosh United Church for the mar- To the music of the organ, the
embarrassment or fear of being re- riage of Marjorie Anna, daughter o f . Sunday School pupils 7 ith their
• teachers marched through gates at proved or misunderstood, . Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Renwick and f Charles Henry MacDonald was horn Gordon Douglas Tucker, son of Mies. theront of the Church and present-
in t Culross Township, Bruce County, Annie Tucker and the late George ' Jean and Joan Irwin, Katherine near Teeswater, where he attended Tucker of Guelph, Rev. W. D. Clark, girls of the Sunday School. Jean and
public school. He farmed in that of Bright, assisted by Rev. J. H. Mar- • Joan Irwin, Katherine Keating, township for fourteen years before • tin of Belmore, officiated at the core- , Shirley Burden, Patsy Carmichael, deciding, at the age of twenty-six, to . mony. Marjorie Currie and Connie Mein- enter the ministry. Thereafter he at- The bride wore a gown of white tyre, who placed them on the May-
tended High School at Smithville and satin with sweetheart neckline and a poles and around the altar. Follow-
late , 4,pie„.-.:T.TiliversiAv, Jif.,,ToFent„o,..:aiWiollg:-,tesin. ,,t+,..):traideti nine:cid:tees teretieeleog Stheme ce erne. etleenbitee Stlipii6e, Knox College, Toronto. In May, 1916, flied with white ' forget-me-nots held 1 junior choir numbering forty each
the young graduate was ordained at her full length veil and she carried I wearing a small bouquet of pansies,
Creemore, Ontario, Seven years later ! a bouquet of white carnations and Dr, W. A. Beecroft welcomed the he moved to Penetanguishene and in 'mauve orchids, congregation and spoke of the excel- 1925 to Lucknow, In February, 1950, Miss Ethel Tucker. sister of the lent help which the superintendent, he was inducted into the pastoral Hg•room, as maid of honour, wore al Lloyd Hutton had received from his charge of Bluevale and Belmore, ; floor-length gown of daffodil velem. Flower Service Committee, mentian-
He had at various times been elect- • ray nylon, fashioned like that of the in a missing face this year. that of
ed as moderator of his own presby- bride, with matching halo hat and the honorary Supt. Frank Howson,
tery, Huron-Maitland, was moderator . mittens, who is at this time in California. He of the S ynod of Hamilton and Lon- . also introduced the speaker, Rev. don in . Miss Jean Neville in turquoise 1938 and the General Assembly * with wide Bertha velva ray nylon, Robert Morris, of British Columbia. • of the Presbyterian Church in Canada ; The service was conducted by Supt.
in 1947. He received the doctorate of collar and bouffant skirt and match- Lloyd Hutton, who thanked his assis ing hat and mittens was bridesmaid.- divinity at Knox College Convocation ;tants and those from other churches
in 1948. With one exception Dr. Mac- , ; Miss Donna Renwick, sister of the who had sent flowers.
Donald served on every official board bride, as junior bridesmaid, wore or- The music was under the direction
of the General Assembly of his chid rnnysleosn.anTdhemiranbvoeuqstNi‘eetest ereipves,
by the choir "In Our Dear Lord's
o f of Alan D. Bennett and the selections
church. He fathered the PresbyterianPink
camp at Kintail. When the 1946 As- Mrs. Carl Bondi of Wingham, was Garden" and "The King's Highway"
sembly set up a special committee to solonin. st and "Neil Eadie was at the were most pleasing. Welcome visitors pia
study the rural need of the Church, ; for the service were seven young
Charles H. MacDonald was chosen to i Jack Coon of Guelph, was grooms- Bell Ringers from Hamilton, widen-
head it, . man and the ushers were, Earl Plaff the leadership of Miss M. Finlayson, .
In 1908 he married Ellen Martin of 1 of Guelph and Walter Renwick, bro- The opening prayer was given by
Smithville who died in 1940, Four 1 then of the bride. Greer Dunlop, after which Danny
years later he married Katherine : , ' after a reception in Belmore Corn- Stuckey recited the scripture, Mat-
MacDougall of Lucknow . munity Hall the couple left on a wed- thew 7:13-14, Recitations were given
by Mary Alice Armstrong, Ruth
Hodgins and John Merkley,
The special speaker, Rev. Robert:
Morris holding well the attention of ,
the children having as his subject
the theme of the service "Highways
of Canada Above average as a spir"1 On Saturday, June 9th., 12,30 noon, To Heaven" said, that in travelling itual leader, 8-year-old Charles Mac- 1 at United Church manse, Wroxeter, the highways today we are guided Donald .. never sought any titles or . Rev. U. E. Cronhielm, united in mar- , by road signs and sign posts and
distinctions. The full efforts of mind riage Edythe Mae, daughter of Mrs. compared these to the ten command-and body were directed toward the
avenues of service, He was content ' ' 1.1''.aldo Weir and the late Mr, Weir meets which are the rules and guides
and George Hamilton Gibson, son of in travelling. the "Highways to as a plain man, serving in his own M quiet and faithful way, a plain but • r. and Mrs. William George Gibson, Heaven",
The bride was lovely in a street The offering of $214, which will be God fearing people, length dress of pale blue crepe with ! given to Rev. Theodore Tucker who Surviving besides his wife, are one son, Rev, R. Douglas MacDonald, Till- . white hat and matching accessories. leaves this week for Angola, Africa,
sonburg; three daughters, Mrs. W. A Miss Mary Gibson, sister of the groom for the purchase of a tape recorder
(Margaret) Henderson, Walkerton; ' and Mr. Allister Green of Wing-ham, was dedicated by Byron Adams, The
Marion at home; Mrs, James O. were the attendants, Miss Gibson was , service was closed with the choir
in a costume of dusky rose marquis. singing "Bless The Little Children".
During the afternoon and evening (Helen) Brisbin, Belleville; seven
grandchildren and one brother, Thos, ; bride and her attendant carried a ette with black accessories. Both the
hundreds of people from town and MaeDonald of Teeswater, distant points visited the Church to Funeral services were held on Wed, bouquet of chrysanthemums and snap
which the beauti- n. nesday in the Presbyterian Church, dragons in pink and white shades. see the setting i
ful services were held, Bluevale, at 1,30 and in the Lucknow Following the ceremony the wed-
Presbyterian Church at 3,30 p.m. Rent ding reception was held for the im-
R. G. MaeNillan, moderator of Huron mediate families at the home of, the 'REQUESTS FOR 'USE OF PARK Maitland Presbytery had charge of bride's sister, Mrs. Allister Green of ee. F. . .' .. 01 LI) DE IN EARLY
the service and was assisted by Rev, Wieghent Serving were Mrs. R. l3.1'7'11 - -7- ' . •
Paltrier, Mrs. Percy Bridgman and The Softball executive asks that any P. A. Ferguson, Hensall; Rev. R. D, Miss thelina Denny. organizations wishing to use the.
Later Mr. and Mrs. George H. Gib- A. Currie, Whitechurch; Rev, A. J ,park make their requests well in Simpson, Teeswater and Rev I), J. I advance of the desired dates Thera Lahe, Clinton, Rev. Richard Stewart son left for their honeymoon, the advance
season lined up this year, of New St. James Church, London, bride travelling in a tailored suit of i is a busy . . , . ••
represented the moderator of the grey, pink blouse with navy aecessor. i. ANNUAL PIANO RECITAL
General Assembly. Interment W.1.8 .., - . .... .
i cs. On their return they will take I , . . ,t ,., e . , The annual piano recital of the pri-
Made in South Kiniess cemetery, The Wroxeter South,
up residence on tne groom e turn, ; , , , . Harold Victor ! 'tills of Pylin teacher of Bluevale and Belmore pallbearers
wew ..t C, Higgins, Eldred Nichol, H. ,.
J, McMurray, Win, Darling, Henry
Johann and Elmer Zinn. Lucknow 'Dancing at the Royal T
He was a member of Old Light I ding trip to the United States. They
Lodge A.F. & AM. No, 184, Lucknow will reside in Guelph,
and Lucknow Chapter RA,m, No 147,
Lucknow, Past Grand Chaplain,1
Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Gibspn-Weir
Lawrence McLeod, 34 also of R,R. and Mrs. Reuben Appleby, of Glen-
5, Lucknow was admitted after annan, Miss Helen Walters of Cul-
facturing his right arm in a tumble ross and Mr. Robert Me'Kague of
over a fence on his farm. Turnberry, were the attendants,
A Belgrave district resident, Albert After the marriage, the wedding
Coultes was also treated at the hos- dinner was served to about thirty
ACCIDENTS SEND United Church Filled at
THREE TO HOSPITAL
You are welcome at the Royal T
on Saturday night for your dancing I to attend. 'Silver collection will be
taken, with proceeds for Woocledeit pleasure from 9.80 to 12. *Music by!
Wilbee's Orchestra. Hospital for Crippled Children, 6.13b
music, will he presented hi St,
rew's Presbyterian Church, Winghani,
on Wednesday evening, June 13th. at
M5. The public is cordially invited
The second week of June again
brought its annual Flower Service
and Sunday School Anniversary to
the Wingham United Church. This
outstanding in its beauty, is
so well known that long before its
commencement on Sunday morning
every seat was filled, chairs were
taken in and people were being turn-
ed away.