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See all these other features in this new Frigidaire WT.IDNESPAV, NGVE1STIGER 7, 19111 TER WINGHAM ADVANCE-TI,MES PAGE •THISEE Lucknow couple Wed MR, AND MRS, NEIL MURDOCH, of Lucknow, are shown after their mar- , riage in Lucknow United Church on Saturday, October 27th. Mrs. Murdoch is the former Marie Smith.- Photo by Hammerton, Hallowe'en Party A big crowd attended the Hallow- e'en party on Friday evening in the Fordyce school, with a great many in costume. The judges were Mr. Mich- ael Cummings, Mrs, Roy Irwin, Mr. Wm. Webster and Mrs, Chas. Robin- son, with the following results; Best dressed lady, Mrs, Norman McDon- ald, best dressed man, Mr. Keith Johnston; best dressed couple, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Johnston; funniest dressed child, Eugene Devereaux, best dressed child, Betty Devereaux; best dressed couple of children, Marlene and Jean Martin. Mr. Athol Bruce and his orchestra provided music for dancing. Lunch was served and the social time enjoyed by all. Miss Barbara Irwin left this week- end to take a position in Hamilton. Donald 'Stewart, Clarence Wadel, Gordon Hoffman and Earl Crowston left recently for B.C., where they will work for the winter months. Mr. and Mrs. George Creighton 'of Toronto, visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. James Richardson cof loss and Mrs. Thos. Gaunt and Beth. Miss Ellen Walker accompanied them and spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon MacInnes of 'Wingham. Mr. and Mg's Dawson 'Craig and children, spent Sunday at the home of her sister„ Mrs, Wm, Peacock of Bluevale, .„ . „. NEWS QE WHITECHURCH Donald Maclvor Killed when Struck By Falling Timber Kinloss people were shocked on three little children. Ile and his two .a bee, taking down a barn, and a tim- of Kinloss. Neighbours were having Thursday to hear of the sudden death of Mr. Donald Maclvor, of the 4th Mrs. MaeIvor, life-long residents of sisters, one in Kinloss, and one in Sudbury, were the family of Mr. and the 4th of Kinloss. ber suddenly hurtled down from the building and struck Mr. Maervor on the head, causing a severe con- cussion, from which he succumbed in a few hours in Wingham. Hospital. His wife, tho former Grace Blake, taught in S. S. No, 0, for several years, and besides his wife. he leaves "SPEEDY" by CROSSETT MOTORS LTD. Come in and See our Safe-Buy Used Cars . d OPEN EVENINGS TILL 10 p.m. See the new Consul = = Ford's latest English car. 30 to 35 miles to the gallon. 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Mr, end Mrs, liolest Hall of Wing- ham, spent Sunday with her Paranta, Mr. mg( Mrs. mehr. Cruig. Miss ,dive Terriaf. Reg. N., who has be a - a IIoepit,al spent sae week end with her seethe!. Mrs. Saac Ross. Mr, and Mrs, Russell Purdon, we spent the past two months with 11E4.1 parents, at Furness, Sask., left from Lloyd m i ITS ter en Thursday in aro g and arrived home on Sunday night. They ran into snow storms all the way hoMe, even though they returned by the States and by Sarnia. Quite a crowd of ladies attended the Bazaar on Friday afternoon in the S. S. room of the Presbyterian 'Church here, and stayed for otter- :noon tea. The ladies realized almost $120 for their work. Many from here were sorry to hear Mr. Harry McClenaghan of Belgrave, has been a patient in Wingham Hos- pital, A blood vessel burst in his eye. Reeve J. D. Beecroft attended the meeting of the Maitland Conservation Plans, at Listowel on Tuesday last, Mrs. Beecroft accompanied him and visited with Mrs. Jas. Wightman, Mr, and Mrs. Harold Spoiling, Douglas and Marie, spent Sunday at the home of her paryats, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Moore. Farmers giL On Thursday in the Connie Com- munity Hall, 100 Lions and guests sat down to a turkey diaries' prepared by Group 4. of the Women's Association of Gorrie United Church. Andy Gibson was winner of the nail-driving contest and several prizes were distributed through a draw. The Sunday School Orchestra from Brussels United Church, under leadership of Kenneth Ashton, favoured the gathering with a short concert which was much en- joyed. Guest speaker for the occasion was Gerald Montgomery,- Agricultural Re- presentative for Huron, who spoke I on the subject of conservation. He was introduced to his audience by Hartwell Strong, Reeve of Howick. ! "Conservation begins with the farmer on his own farm and a good farmer is a good conservationist," the speaker I said. In spite of some farms showing ' improvements statistics showed that production per acre had declined in the past fifty years, indicating that , maintaining and increasing soil fer- tility was a pressing problem. Mr. Montgomery drew attention to the Department's soil-testing service and stated that every farmer should know his soil and its needs. Free soil I sample boxes may be had by address- ! ing a request to the Agricultural of- fice at Clinton, The Department recognized the pro- blem created by so many young people I Jeaving the farms for shorter working boors and attractive pay to be found in the cities. In an effort to make farm life more interesting the Dept. sponsored club work and gave lead- ershiptus to Jr. Farmers and jr, Insti- te The thanks of the Club was con- veyed, to the speaker by Gordon Gib- son, Vice-President. Ernest Harris Passes Funeral service is being held at the T. V .Edgar funeral home, at 2.30 oil Tuesday afternoon for Ernest Harris, who passed away at five o'clock on Saturday evening, at his home, lot 28, con. 3, Howick Township. He had been a resident of Howiek for many years and was in his 78th year. Surviving are two sons, Clarence and Howard of Howlett and two daughters, Mrs. Clayton [Beryl) Cars- Well, and Mrs. Gordon (Stella) Cars- ' well, also a brother, George in B,C. a trip to London last Thursday. The blustery storms over the week- end made driving a hazard with poor visibility and church services were not largely attended. Rev. S. E. Hay- ivard of St. Helens, didn't MTh' to Whiteehurch for the afternoon ser- vice, but Rev. lar, J. Watt WES on hand to conduct the Communion ser- vice. Mr. Mae Macaregor of creaitan. spent the wc doom! with his mother, Mrs, Duncan 'MacGregor. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tiffin and Mr.i and Mrs. Wm. Dawson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bott and child- ren of Belwood, spent Sunday at the. home of her parents, Mr. anti Mrs Robert Purdon. Mr. and Mrs, Wallace Conn and children, spent Sunday at the home of her brother, Mr. Wilfred Camlick, of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Simmons and Nancy, of London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Martin, Mrs. Yemen of Kintail, held a Brit- ish-Knit demonstration on Friday evening at the home of Mrs. George McClenaghan, The young people of the Langside district are holding a reception this Wednesday evening in the Langiide Hall for Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Richard- son. Mr. Clayton Scholtz of London, . spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Scholte Mr. William Purdon was a patient I this week in Wingham. Hosnital, hav- „ ing his •tonsils removed in Comm. Hall Service winch will he held in Ford- wieh Pnited Church and to which Rev. G. fl, Wigan. will give the address. The W. A. will meet at the home of Mrs. Harry King on Thursday after- noon at 2.30 p.m. Theme, "Worship." ('cry's will leave the residences of Mrs. H. V. flolnus and Mrs. .M. Gilkinson at 2.15 p.m. Moving to Palmerston Mrs. Max Abram, well-known, for- mer Gorrie resident, was honoured by the choir of the Listowel United Church with. a gift of two pair of silver candle sticks. The presentation was made by Mr. Lorne Willits, org- anist and choir director. Mrs Abram had been a member of the choir finr le years. She and Mr, Abram are moving to Palmerston. Best wishes of Carrie friends will go with them to their new home. W. 1, Meeting Postponed The fall meeting of the Past Huron District Women's Institute, to have been held in Cranbrook on Monday Nov. 5th, has been postponed one week to Monday, Nov. 12th., on ac- count of stormy weather. The sympathy of the community goes out to Mr. and Mn.a Crawford Gibson (nee Jean King) Wroxeter, in the death of their infant son. Prize Winners At the euchre in connection with the Community Club Dance en Men- day night prize winners were: Mrs. Tommy Parker and Gordon ruler- wood. Ten table's w,e.ee in play. W. A. Anniversary Mrs. C. Ritchie, Mrs. Ernest King, Mrs, Chas. La wrenet,, Miss El la I 'e kins, Mrs. Gordon Underwood, :firs. r;'illtinson. Mrs, R. Bunnett. Mrs W, Nuhn and Mrs. N. Weds, attended the fiftieth anniveraary at the organ- ization of the Women's Auxiliary at Christ Church, Liataives or) Thurs- day afternoon From East Huron Gazette, APO! 13. 1893 "In last night's great storm the Gorrie mill darn was broken by the flood and the Main St. bridge swept away." A terrific rainstorm passed over Connie, accompaniea by thunder and lightning. between 12 and 1 o'clock. The mill dam gave way and the escaping water lifted the bridge from its foundation and it was carried bodily down stream. Mr. D. Sanderson drove to Wroxeter to give warning of • Locker-Top holds more than 73 lbs. frozen food • Twin, deep Hydrators • Lifetime Porcelain food compartment * Sliding Basket-Drawer the coming flood. Mr. Wm, Dane was owner of the mill at tint time. A "Soup Social" will be held by the W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church at Mr. N, McLaughlin's on Wednes- day evening, 19th inst. a program is being prepared unto games will he provided. Soup served from 7 to 9, Admission 15 cents. The school report for promotion examinations in March was given. There were forty-eight on the roll in the Sr. room and 64 in the Jr, room. D. Corsa was teacher of the Juniors. A Spring show of horses at Wrox- eter is reported. Mr. Jas. Ritelne, Wroxeter and J. Wilkinson, Harriston, being among the prize winners. Personals Mrs, Clarence Sparling has return- ed from Listowel Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Peres' Ashton spent Thursday in London. Mrs. Reba Hustle we at to Toronto last week to spend some time with her sons there and with her daughter, Mrs. Milton Smith at Stouifyille. Mr, and Mrs. Harry Franks and daughter, Virginia „of St, Louis, Mich- igan, visited with Mr. and Mrs, W. C. King for several clays last week. Miss Mary Forgie of Wingham, vis- ited on Friday with alias Barbara Fortune. Mr. and Mrs. lased Atkins and Kemp, also Mrs. Annie Lutton, all of Toronto, were recenC visitors with5 Mr .and Mrs. John Toner. Miss Bessie Wylie of Toronto. spent the week-erel with her mother. lairs. John Wylie. Mr. and airs. Semis. Harris-. tor, Visited over the week-end at the home of Mr. aria Mrs. Walter King. Mr. mini Mrs. Elan. Fulton and Riebard oe Ha rriston, spent the week- qui with Mr. and Mrs. Rola. Harrison. Rasa John Zimmerman , Mrs. Zirn- nicritan and little sons at Pembroke, spent. Saturday with the former's sis- ter, Mrs. Ciclyrip Michel and Mr. Michel. Mr. Elmer Charles suffered a stroke one day last week. Friends will be plesesai to Rome :hat Mrs. Wm. Wilson, Con. 6, has returned from Listowel Hospital fol- lowing an operation. Birth LAKE In Dr. Myer's Nursing Home, Brussels, on Saturday. October 27, 1951, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lake (nee Joyce Thornton) a daughterea Carolyn Marguerite. Farm Forum The Whitechurch Farm Forum held the first meeting of the season at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon El- liott on Monday evening last, with an attendance of 15. The subject of Farm Co-operatives, was well dis- cussed in two groups. The consensus of opi n io n seemed to he, that the Manager was the* key-point., that if lie was a good organizer, and busi- ness man, he would make the busi- ness show a balance on the right side, and would hold the. patrons loyal to Co-Op. Farm Forum met this Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Falconer, with an attendance of eighteen. The groups realized they were unacquainted with the workings of the Annual meetings of the Co- ops., but all thought they were run in a democratic way, Young Adults The Young Adult Group of the Un- ited Church met last Tuesday even- ing in the S. S, room of the church for a Hallowe'en social, Mrs, E. H, Groskorth, Mrs, George McClena- ghan and Mrs. Ezra Scholtz acted as judges for the occasion, as a great number came in costume, The best dressed lady, Mrs, Millais Moore; Beat dressed man, Mildred McClenaghan; comic dressed lady, Mrs. Ernest Case- more; comic dressed child under 12, Glenn Stapleton; comic dressed boy over.12 years, Jack Coultes; under 12 years, Gary Chapman; comic dressed couple, Mrs. Walter James and Mrs. Earle Caslick; best dressed girl, Wayne Farrier. Ivan and Raymond Laidlaw were in charge of the re- 'reation period of games and con- tests, A lunch of sandwiches and , pumpkin pie was served and all en- joyed the social time together. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Charles' Tiffin made :YEWS OF CORRIE Howick Lons C'ub Holds His wife predeceased him. He was a member of Forthwith Masonic Lodge, Rev, R. J. Boggs will ' be in charge of service anti graveside service will be conducted by the Mas- onic Order, Interment as in Fordwich • cemetery. United Church News Next Sunday, November 11th., is Armistice Day. The Howick Branch, No. 307, Canadian Legion and Ladies' Auxiliary of the Can. Legion will par- ade to the United Church at 11 a,m. Rev. R, Watt will take as his theme the "Challenge of Peace." The official township of Howick Memorial service will be held at 3.30 p.m, in Fordwich United Chorea. Min- isters of the district will be partiiao- ating and the Rev, G. D. asogan will he giving the address. Rev, R. Watt attended the Va:ngh ter ; and district Council of Churehea, which met Monday of this week ,at Teeswater. Rev, W. M. Thomas of Walton, was the go .st speastor. W.M.S. The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Missionary Society was held held on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Cecil Grainger, Mrs. Geo, Brown and Mrs. H. Ferguson were in charge of the meeting. The opening hymn was "Lord of the Lands" Mrs. R, Ashton, Mrs. W. Strong and Miss M, Dane assisted in the reading of the Scripture. The study book was taken by Mrs. H.. Ferguson, Mrs. W. Strong, the Presi- dent, taking charge of the business period, There was a good response to the Roll Call "Why I belong to the W.M. S. Auxiliary." The correspondence In- cluded a number of "thank you" notes for flowers and cards. The meeting closed by repeating the Lord's prayer in unison. Lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. Geo. Brown and Mrs. H. Ferguson. 'Women's Institute The date for the November meeting of the Gorrie W. 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