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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-03-12, Page 6A Smoother Safer Softer Ride ! G ,01-10VIEAR Car-makers use and the public buys, more Goodyear Super- Cushions than any other low- pressure tire. Also available in rib tread LOOK FOR THIS "HIGH SIGN" OF QUALITY REAVIE TOR SALES PHONE: 241 PONTIAC — BUICK — G.M.C. TRUCKS VE MONEY by PREPAYING * WINGHAM M,X-1(.14. 411 111 H k CORPORA>: \ 479 / Town of Wingham 1952 Taxes Taxpayers may make payments on account of 1952 taxes up to 90 per cent of 1951 taxes. Interest at the rate of Four per cent, per annum will be allowed on such prepayments. Prepayments of taxes must be made at the Town Treasurer's Office, Town Hall. W. A. GALBRAITH, Treasurer, Town of Wingham usiness and Professional Directory CRAWFORD & HETHERINUTON Barristers, Solicitors, Et4.. Wingham, Phone 48 J. H. CRAWFORD, K.C. R. S. 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Each year the accounting is approved by auditers of the Dominion• Government Sponsored Locally by Wingham Branch of The Canadian Legion' 4," sever"--- THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th., 1952 vieipw SIX The Women's Association of Blue- vale United Church met in the church on March 6th., with the president, Miss Emma Johnston, presiding. Mrs, Darling led in pray- er. Mrs. MeCrackin, treasurer, read JUVENILE INSURANCE Modern policy plans designed to serve your children's needs. CONSULT— F. C. HOPPER REPRESENTATIVE Canada Life Assurance COMPANY WINGHAM PHONE 462 .41.11•*.e A. H. McTAVISII BARRISTER, SOLICITOR and NOTARY PUBLIC TEESWATER - ONTARIO Telephone 23 Teeswater WROXETER—Ev.ery Wednesday afternoon, 2-4 p.m., or by appointment, Frederick F. Homuth Phm.B., R.O. Carol E. HomuthR.O. Mrs. H. Viola Homuth R. O. Registered Optometrists Phone 118 Harriston, Ont. WELLINGTON FIRE Insurance Company Est, 1840 An all Canadian Company which has faithfully served its polity holders for over a century. Head Office Toronto H. C. MacLean Insurance Agency Wingham eo --ear a letter from the United Church committee of Overseas Relief, Tor- onto, acknowledging a donation from the Association to help pay shipping charges for overseas relief, The de- pot has received 150 tons of cloth- ing for distribution since November 1st., 1950, the largest amount going to Korea. The bales recently sent from Bluevale United Church were valued at $130, Brief reports of group work were given by several members. Mrs. McCrackin, Mrs. Jas, Johnston and Mrs. Wickstead were a committee to investigate prices of supplies required for the church. W.M.S. The W.M.S. met following the Association meeting, with the Pre- sident, Mrs. Sparling Johnston, in charge. The roll call was answered by suggestions for improving the society, Mrs. G. Thornton led in prayer. A communication read by the president, gave $250 as the alloca- tion for the W.M.S. for this year, and also named Mr, Lachlan Mac- Lean, Portage La Prairie, as the missionary allocated to this society. Mrs. Sparling Johnston, Mrs. Jas. Johnston and Mrs, Corrigan were appointed to arrange for the Easter Thankoffering meeting, Mrs. Darling gave a brief talk on temperance, Mrs, Corrigan and Mrs. Horton, sang I a duet. Mrs. Brook had charge of the Study period and Mrs, G, Hall and Mrs. Sparling Yeo assisted. Maritime Missions on the east and west coast of Canada were described. The work is carried on through the use of boats also radio service, es--1 pecially in the West, and Sunday Schools conducted by radio, Knox Presbyterian Rev, Matthew Bailie conducted the regular service at Knox Pres- byterian Church, containing the ser- ies on events leading up to the Cruc- ifixion of Christ. He pictured the garden of Gethsemane and told of the sufferings of Christ as recorded in St. Mark's Gospel. A ladies' choir sang, "Give 'them the light." At the close of the service, Mr. Bailie pre- sented hymn books to Miss Norma Moffatt and Ian Mundell for regular church attendance. United Church At the morning service in the United Church, Rev. R. A. Brook preached from a text in the gospel of St. Tohn, "Show us the Father and it Sufficeth Us." V.M.S. The Women's Missionary Society met in the Sunday School room of Knox Presbyterian Church, with a good attendance. The president, Mrs. Eldred Nichol, presided and conduct- ed the devotional period. The secre- tary, Mrs. Felker, read the minutes and Mrs. Harvey Robertson, gave the treasurer's report. The study of South America was continued. Mrs. W. G. Mundell had charge of the chapter. The land of dawning to- morrow for evangelical Christianity and Canadian Baptist Missisons was taken by Mrs. Harry Ellat. The Easter Thankoffering meeting was set for Sunday, April 20., when Rev. R. J. Boggs of Molcsworth, is expect- ed as guest speaker. laticles' Aid Society The president, Mrs. Burns Moffatt, presided for the 1st. quarterly meet- ing of the Ladies' Aid Society of Knox Presbyterian Church,' opening the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Ber- nard Thomas reported on the meet- ings and financial standing of the Morris Group and Mrs. W. G. Mun- dell gave a similar report for the Triple group, showing that the ladies are busy sewing and quilting. The Morris ladies are using "I Am So Thankful" bags this year and both groups are selling cards, Mrs. Arn- old Lillow presented the treasurer's report. The subject of a garden. party was discussed and was gen- erally favoured. It was decided to have a local talent concert this month and Mrs. Harvey Robertson was appointed convener of a corn-, mittee to make full arrangements. It was also decided to hold a bazaar in the fall. The Lord's Prayer was repeated in closing. Entertains Pupils Mr. Brown, teacher at the public school here, entertained about 25 pupils at a skating party 'at the Wingham Arena one night recently, On their return, they were greeted at the school house by a number of the parents, who treated the child- ren and the drivers of the cars to sandwiches, cookies and hot cocoa. Morris Euchre Club John Spivey, teacher at Brown- town school, entertained the Morris Euchre club this week at the school, with nine tables playing. Bernard Thomas played the part of a lady and was fortunate in winning the greatest number of points, and Jim Elston was the lucky gentleman. Mrs. Wallace Agar and Donald Mac- Lean were the prize winners for playing lone hands. Evelyn Mathers and Donald McMurray, two junior members received the consolation prizes. Mr. Spivey is interested in manual training, especially wood- craft, and all the prizes were hand- made and hand-carved articles in wood. The lady members of the club provided and served lunch. Euchre There were 21 tables of euchre at the party in the Community Hall, sponsored by the Women's Institute, and there were prizes galore, Mrs, Harvey Robertson and Lloyd Mar- shell won the high score with Mrs. Jas. Coultes and Bobby McMurray a close second. Miss Edith San- burn and Burns Moffatt were pre- sented with lemons, for having low score, Mrs, Elkin Hastings and Jack Sanburn each received a bottle of ketchup being the first couple to be whitewashed, getting no count. Mrs, Carl Johnston was winner of the lucky chair prize and Mrs. Allen McKercher was the holder of the special door prize. The lucky tally cards were held by Miss Eileen Hen- ning and Joe Walker. The hostesses, Mrs. Roy Turvey, and Mrs. Eldred Nichol, expressed their appreciation for the use of a loud speaker record player, loaned by Arnold Lillow, A short period of dancing was enjoyed,. Eldred Nichol was floor manager, A delicious lunch was served. Perscatals Mr, and Mrs. James Coultes, Mr, and Mrs, Ken Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, Mr, Martin Grasby and Mr. George Grigg of Bel- grave visited with friends here and attended the Women's Institute euchre and dance in the Community Hall. Mr, and Mrs, Neil MacLean and son, Roderick, Toronto, spent Sun- day with Mr, and Mrs. George Thornton. ' Mr, and Mrs, Harold Harris, Bruce. and Barry, of Stratford, were Sun- day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Wilson, Gregory and Lawrence, of Listowel, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Roy Mann. Mrs. George Hetherington and family, are spending this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Jenkins, at Galt. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Turvey enter- tained a family gathering at their home on Sunday, including Mr. and Mrs. W. N. McTaggart and son, Scott, of Goderich, accompanied by their guest, Mr. Joe McKay of Re- gina, Sask., Mr. and Mrs. R, Whit- field, Cranbrook, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Miller, Scaforth and James McTag- gart of Brussels. The gathering was to celebrate W. N. MeTaggart's bir- thday. Mr. John Peacock of Boissevain, Manitoba, celebrated his 90th birth- day on Sunday, March 9th. Mr, Pea- cock was born on the 1st. line of Morris and lived there until he went to the West many years ago, His wife, was the former Maggie Robb. Both enjoy good health, Mr. Peacock and his sister, Mrs. George Thorn- ton, Bluevale, are the last of their family. ST. IELENS Yl'. I. Mrs, Andrew Gaunt was the hos- tess for the March meeting of the Women's Institute, when 17 ladies were present and Mrs. Elwood Bar- bour, the president, was in the chair. The roll call proved most interest- ing when nearly every lady gave a short history of her home. These will be used in the compiling of the Twcedsmuir Book with Miss W. D. Rutherford ire charge. It was decided to hold the April meeting in the evening with the men as guests and with Miss Rutherford giving the top- ic on Historical Research. Mrs. • E. W. Rice sang "Galway Bay," and Miss Rutherford read a story, "Cal- endar Art'," by Harry J. Boyle. Mrs. Gordon MacPherson presided for the election of ,officers, when the report of the Neinitiating Committee was- presented, by -'Miss Jean Aitchesol, This was accepted, and the follow- ing are the officers for 1952-53: President, Mrs. Elwood Barbour; vice-pres., Mrs. Jas. Curran; secre- MR. A. RUBIN FAMOUS FUR CO. 1952 Designs Now Being Shown Individually fitted and styled. Several fittings at no additional charge. Call 276j, Wingham for Appointment or Write 508 Bathurst Street Toronto tary-treasurer, Mrs. E. W. Rice; assistant, Mrs, Fred McQuillin; pianist, Mrs. Chester Taylor; assist- ant, Mrs. W. A. Miller; auditors, Mrs. Fred McQuillin, Miss Jean Aitchison; conveners of Standing committees: Agriculture and Can- adian Industry, Miss Mary Murray; C'i'tizenship and Education, Mrs. Lorne Woods; Home Economics and Health, Mrs. Harvey Webb; Com- munity Activities, Mrs, Ernest Gaunt; Historical Research and Cur- rent Events, Miss W. D. Rutherford. At the conclusion lunch was serv- ed with Mrs, T. J. Todd and Mrs. Ross Errington as hostesses. Mr. and Pin's. Gordon Miller and Larry and Miss Doris Taylor of Lon- don, were week-end visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Chester Taylor, Owing to illness in the cast, the play by Whiteohurch, planned for Friday night had to be cancelled, However the committee in charge with only a few hours notice, round- ed out ,a fine program for the social evening under the auspices of the Women's Institute, in the hall. Mrs. Barbour, the president, presided, and the program consisted of com- munity singing, piano solos by Carol Gardner, Carolyn Mathers, Lois Webb and Mrs. Chester Taylor; choruses by a group of boys; Don Murray, Lorne Forster, Bob Aitch- ison, Donald Gaunt, Murray Gaunt, and Ivan and Barry McQuillin; a solo by Anne Todd; song, Phyllis Barbour, Beverly Gaunt and Betty McDonald; a reading by Miss W. D. Rutherford; mouth organ selection, Fred McQuillin; musical number by Doris Taylor on the piano and Don- ald Taylor on the guitar. Those assisting with music for the dance, included: Miss Doris Taylor, Chester Taylor, George Stuart, Char- les McQuillin, Don Cameron, Don- ald Taylor with Mr. Culbert as call- er-off. NEWS OF BLUEVALE Bluevale United Sends Bales Valued at $130.00 Overseas J. W. BUSHFIELD, K.C. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Money to Loan Office — Meyer Block, Wingham K. M. Mat ENNAN Veterinary Surgeon Office — Minnie St. PHONE 196 Office Hours: 3 to 5 put daily except Sunday and Holidays Winghazu, Ontario S. J. WALKER Funeral and Ambulance Service MODERN FUNERAL HOME 'Phone 106 Night 180 WINOHAM r ONT.