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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-11-28, Page 6Turnberry Taxpayers Everyone talks about the high taxes in Turnberry, but nothing is done about it. They go up more every year. 'We were told that an equalized assessment would mean a lower mill rate. Instead we have one of the highest township mill rates in Huron County. Your support for a Program of Economy with Efficiency will be appreciated on Dec. 3. Vote Smith for Councillor 28b stmelennotmemerniammommagazowneenton* To the Ratepayers of Turnberry Having been prevailed upon to let my name stand on the ballot for election to your Township Council, I humbly solicit your Vote and all the support you can give me, it is impossible for me to personally solicit this from you so must take this means and assure you that if elected the only interests I will have will be yours and the Township's and will strive with all my power to co-operate with other members of the Council and Reeve lo keep our expenses down to the lowest possible level. Thanking you, Sincerely yours, Percy R. Biggs tl To the Electors of TURNBERRY TOWNSHIP Your support solicited for Jon V. Fischer as Reeve for 1952 Six years' experience on your Council. Honest and efficient service. VOTERS OF TURNBERRY HERB FOXTON CANDIDATE FOR REEVE FOR 1952 Solicits your Vote and Influence in the election of December 3, 1951 4/1011111111111111/111111111111111/W PAGE SIX T II WINGliAM ADVANCE-TIMES VVEDNESBAY, NOVEMBER 28, 18M NEWS OF WHITECHURCH W 1. District President Speaks on Community Work u0) 1O=10====01=0 il O To the 0 RATEPAYERS g of TURNBERRY o TOWNSHIP 11 loll • J. iliotti will appreciate your o SUPPORT 11 u as II 11 O COUNCILLOR 1 for 1952 ..=o=o1==or=o) The monthly meeting of. the Wom- en's Institute was held on Tuesday last in the Memoi'lal Hall, with the President, Mre, George McClenaghan, conducting the meeting. They decided to donate $5 to the Children's War Memorial Hospital, London, and $5 to the Children's Aid Society, Walkerton. The next meeting will be held on December 4th. ,at the home of Mrs. Ben McClenaghan, and instead of ex- changing gifts among the members, each will bring a gift for the Child- ren's Aid. All sang "My Old Kentucky Home," Mrs, McKellar of Kincardine, the District President, was present, and gave an address on "The Place of the Institute in the Community." She said, we need friends and friendliness, that in this work we keep ourselves informed and so develop into better citizens, and that we need the social life. She thought Institute workers should be on school boards, She was given a hearty vote of thanks, Mrs. Chas. Tiffin prepared a paper on the motto, "Tiller of the soil, feeds the world," and Mrs. Victor Emerson read it. The roll call was answered by naming a, farm paper or magazine. All sang Till we meet again. Many purchased tickets for the varnish and wall paper show at Hector Purdon's this Tuesday evening. Mrs. Eidt of Wingham, was also present with her Christmas make-up and gift sets. Lunch was served and all enjoyed the social time together. Presbyterian W.M.S. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church, was held on Wednesday last in the S. S. Room of the church with the Presi- dent Mrs. Walter Lott, conducting the meeting and giving the Call to Worship from Psalm 105, Mrs. Frank Coulter read the Scripture lesson, and Mrs. Ezra Welwood had charge of the meditation period, speaking on "Life and Death." Mrs. W. J. Coulter led in the Glad Tidings prayer. The last chapter in the Study Book on Christian Literature, was taken by Mrs. Johnston Conn. The roll-call was answered by a Bibical verse, contain- ing the word "Life." Mrs. McInnis led in prayer for the success of all mis- sionary work and for the missionaries, Mrs. Earl Caslick gave the offertory prayer. The nominating committee, Mrs,' Dawson Craig, Mrs, Jas. Laid- law and Mrs. J. Conn brought in their slate of officers for 1952, Hon. Pres., Mrs, David Kennedy; President, Mrs. Walter Lott; 1st, vice, Mrs. Jas. Mc- Innis; 2nd. vice, Mrs .Fred Newman; United W.M.S. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church was held on Wednesday last at the home of Mrs. Mac Ross, with 18 present, and with the President, Mrs, J, G. Gil- lespie, conducting the meeting. The theme of the meeting was The Church Serving the Nation, Quite a lot of bundles were brought in for the Kor- ean bale to be sent this week, and the program from the Missionary Mon- thly was used, with Mrs. Milian Moore giving a review of the last chapter in the Study Book, re the Downtown City Missions, and the Fred Victor Home, with their varied programs to cover many nationalities, Mrs. Ross led in prayer for the suc- cess of the missionaries in the various fields of labour. The next meeting will be held on December 12th, at the home of Mrs. Gillespie, when the last Birthday Tea will he held. Mrs. Gar- net Farrier led in prayer and the ladies made plans for the Bazaar, which was held on Saturday last in the Legion rooms at Lucknow, with a splendid attendance The ladies real- ized about $109, with the Mission Band taking in $20. The ladies wish to thank all those who in any way help- ed to make the Bazaar a success. Mrs. Leask McGee, who has spent the past few weeks at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Basil Davidson of Toronto, returned home on Monday. Brick Chores W.M.S. Brick Church W.M.S. held their November meeting at the home of the President, Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, on Wednesday last, with 12 ladies in attendance. Mrs. McRitchie conducted the meeting and Mrs. Dow, Mrs. John Currie, Mrs .Herson Irwin and Mrs. McRitchie took part in the Scriptere reading, Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft led in prayer, Mrs. George Walker, Mrs. Wightman and Mrs, McRitchie had charge of the Chapter in the Study Book, From Lakes to Northern Lights, Mrs. Wightman gave the Treasurer's report and all were pleas- ed to have met their allocation, Mrs. Cecil Cdultes, Mrs. Chas. Shiell and Mrs. Frank Thompson were appointed as a nominating committee to bring in a slate of officers for 1952 at the December 11th meeting. The meeting was closed when the hostess served lunch, the proceeds of which was donated to the Sunshine and Cheer Fund. Community Night Quite a large crowd gathered in the Memorial Hall here on Friday night for the monthly Community Night. Mr. Robt. Laidlaw was chairman for the evening. The program opened with community singing. Mr. Robt. Feagan, Mrs, Archie Montgomery and Donald and Mary Ross of Turnberry played piano numbers. Mr .and Mrs. Walter James played several accordion num- bers .Mrs. Feorge Fisher sang "Star of the East," and Mrs. Harold Currie gave ,several whistling solos. Mrs. J. Beecroft gave two readings. The meeting was closed with the National Anthem. Mrs. Frank Ross, Donald and Mary provided music for dancing. with Mr, Chas, Martin also helping out. Lunch was served and all enjoy- ed the evening to gether. Farm Forum the Whitechurch farm forum met on Monday evening at the home of Rev. and Mrs. R. D. A. Currie, with an attendance of 29, Toe three groups discussed the subjects for the evening of "Creative Talent or Hobbles", It was agreed that each of us needs to have a hobby and the younger a per- son is ,the better. They considered that anything that takes our young people away from home any more than at present would be undesirable. It was felt that short courses in High School offered education and train- ing from real leaders but that any course or hobby demanded time, per- sistence, and socrifice of the other pleasurable pursuits. Mr. Gordon Elliott and Mr, Cecil Falconer gave an interesting report of the farm forum held at Londesboro on Friday evening, where they enjoy- ed a turkey supper. Mrs. J. D. Bee- croft was in charge of the games and contests in the recreation period. Lunch was served and a social time was enjoyed together . Personals Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cook and sons of Blyth, visited on Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Purdon. Miss Marilyn Morrison, who had been a patient in Wingham Hospital during the past week, was able to return home on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moss and sons of Bright ,and Mr .and Mrs ,Melvin McClenaghan and son, Michael, of Kitchener, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mc- Clenaghan. Mr. Clayton Scholtz of London,- spent the week-end with his parents, Mr .and Mrs. Ezra Scholtz. Miss Helen Walker ,teacher of S. S. No. 9, Kinloss, went to her home in Turnberry an Friday suffering from a real attack of mumps. Mrs. Jas. Richardson former teacher is tak- ing over the work again for two weeks. Mr. John MacMillan has been very low during the week-end, in St. Jos- eph's Hospital, London. Rev. W. J. Watt went through an operation at the Sholdice Surgery, in Toronto ,one day last week and has been making a good iecovery and is expected home this week. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Simmons and Nancy, London, spent the week- end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Martin and with Wingham rela- tives. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Conn and children,. spr,fit 'Monday with Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Scott of Ripley. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mason of Lis- towel ,spent Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mas- on. Miss Mildred Mason, Toronto, and her friend left on Friday to spend three weeks' vacation in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Keating of Wingham, spent Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Stanley Snell. Mrs. MacKinnon who has been housekeeping at the home of Mr. James Dow for some time, had to re- turn to her home at Tiverton last week on account of her daughter's illness and absence in hospital. Mrs. Cecil Wheeler of Blyth, held a family gathering at her home on Wednesday last in honour of her mother, Mrs. Wm. Robinson of Luck- now, and formerly of E .Wawanosh, who was celebrating her ninetieth birthday that day. Her many friends in this district will extend best wish- es for many more such happy occas- ions. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Elliott and Mr. John McGee attended the Induct- ion service at Bluevale Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening. Mr, and Mrs. lilrneet Beecroft and children, spent Thursday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Archie Hertle of Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs, John McGee visited on Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs .D. Simpson of London, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson French and baby son of Midland, spent the week- end at the home of her father ,Mr. John Wade). Mr, and Mrs. Harold Johnston and children of Parkhill, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs ,Wallace Conn, and Mrs, Will Conn ,who had been visiting at Parkhill ,returned home with them, Mr. and Mrs. George Tiffin and Coleen or 'Kinloss, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. George Currie or E. Wawanosh. Mr .and Mrs. Harold Walker visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs .Ed- mund Irwin of Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dawson and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tiffin spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Purdon of St, Helens. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rintout and family, also Mr .and Mrs. Mack Car- diff of Brussels, visited on Sunday at the home of their brother, Mr. Gordon Caldwell of Blyth. Miss Janet Watson of Aylmer, visit- ed over the week-end at the home of her sister, Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft. Fordyce school will hold their Christmas concert on December 12th, Brick Church on December and Whitechureh United S. S. will hold theirs on Decembei' 21st, Mr. and Mis. Ewart McPherson and NU, and Mrs. Will Rintout spent Sat, urctay at London. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Stacey, Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. John Hayes Sr., of Detroit, are visiting this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ritchie and other Tiffin relatives Mr. George Tiffin is driving a new Mercury car. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Kennedy, of Wingham, Mr .and Mrs. Harry Tich- bourne, Goderich, and Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Durnin, St. Helens, visited on Sunday with their mother, Mrs. David Kennedy , Miss Mildred McClenaghan was in Toronto over the week-end attending a wedding. Mr. Mac MacGregor of Cr'editon, and Mr. Jas. Robertson of Lindsay, spent the week-end with the formers' relatives here . Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Ross and family of Galt, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Mac Ross. Don't forget the election for Reeve and Councillors in East Wawanosh on Monday next, Reeve J, D. Beecroft is retiring after eight years as councillor and eight years as reeve, Show your interest in your township by voting. Miss Agnes MacKay of Hamilton, and Miss Bertha MacKay of London, spent the week-end at the home of their sister, Mrs. Robt, Mowbray, and they and Mr. and Mrs. Mowbray at- tended morning service in the Pres- byterian Church here on Sunday and renewed old acquaintances. Mr. John Mowbray has been very low in the Wingham Hospital during the week- end. Mr .Roy McGee of Kitchener, spent the week-end with his father, Mr. Henry McGee and Gordon. Reeve J. D. Bedcroft and Mr. R. H. Thompson attended the funeral of County Engineer, the into Roy Patter- son, in Goderich on Wednesday last. Mr, and Mrs, Ronson Falconer, of Wingham, and Mrs, Cecil Falconer spent Friday at Simcoe and Woad- stock, at the British Knit Stores, Miss Winnif red Farrier of Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. Carman Farrier and Brian from Long Branch, spent the week-end at the home of their par- ents, Mr ,and Mrs. W. R. Farrier, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Scholtz visited on Sunday at the home of his bro- ther, Mr, Reg, Scholtz of Auburn. Mrs. Mac Ross spent a few days last week at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jack Henederson of Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Paterson and children of Detroit, spent a few days last week at the home of his father, Mr. F. McK. Paterson. Bern COYNE—In Windsor General Hospi- tal, on Monday ,November 26th. ,to Mr. and Mrs ,Leonard Coyne, (nee Ruth Robinson) a son, On Friday, November 23, in Lou. don Hospital, to Mr .and Mrs. Bill Parker (nee Eileen McClenaghan), of Nilestown, London, a son. Little .3'olla and David Parker are staying with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan, .10410.1•••••••••1011•1011111• Electors of TURNBERRY TOWNSHIP Vote for SHELDON BAKER FOR COUNCILLOR for THE YEAR 1952 To the Electors of TURNBERRY TOWNSHIP RE ELECT ROBT. A. POWELL AS COUNCILLOR rive years Council experience. To ALL the electors of Turnberry township, and especially those of the north and west section who, to me are strangers your support is earnestly solicited and will be sin- cerely appreciated. A CANDIDATE FOR COUNCIL Harvey Timm 43.11•0..111...11.11.111.411M-1101110.0011•041.11,0001". To the Electors of Turnberry Township I have served on your Council for three years, and I now solicit Your Vote on December 3 as Reeve for 1952 If elected I will serve you to the best of my ability. Thos. H. Abraham 28 41111111441111111.111 .111. • Mr, Cecil Falconer and Mr. Gordon Elliott represented the Whitechurch Farm Forum at the banquet at Lon- See., Mrs. Rev. Currie; Treas., Mrs. Friday evening last, J. Conn; Glad Tidings Sec., Mrs. J. S. Craig; Home Helpers Sec., Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw; Welcome and Welfare Sec., Mrs. Ezra Welwood; Literature Sec., Mrs, E. Casliek; Sutdents Sec., Mrs. Albert Walters; Mission Band offic- ers, Mrs. Frank Coulter, Mrs. Gordon Rintoul and Isabel Elliott; Pianists, Mrs. Robert Ross and Mrs. J. Conn,. Rev. R. D. A. Currie then installed the officers, The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs, John Craig on Wednesday, December 12th. Rev. Mr. Currie closed the meeting with prayer, Mr, Wesley Lott of Waterford, spent a few days last week at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lott, and Mr ,and Mrs .Orval Newby and ramily of London, visited there on Sunday. desboro on MOi0-$,'AVAV,Ate,AVAIM,M,...7014V„OW,OVACAte,01WM,Oke.OiiVOIfifei CLEARANCE SALE Entire Stock owned previously by ROSS LADIES' WEAR, Teeswater Sale Opens Saturday, Dec. 1 • a Use Our Want Ads to ... 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