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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-10-08, Page 7IT DOES US GOOD TO STOP AND -THINK SMITH BROS. WINGHAM Dead. Stock DEAD AND CRIPPLED FARM ANIMALS REMOVED PROMPTLY FOR SANITARY` intsivgAt Telephone Collect Pithritretoit 1118w urfllcm 6913 GORDON YOUNG tbirtgl) Brick United Church on Sunday. On. Monday the W.M.S. ladles met at thered, home of Mrs; R, Shiell and Inrig - -Taylor Mr. and Mrs, Lawrence Taylor, Mr. John Taylor, Mr, and Mrs. Charles Showers and f what of Tarnberry, were at Hamilton on Saturday,, at- tending the marriage of Mr, William Inrig and Miss Doreen Taylor, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Taylor at 4 p.m. in MacNeill Memorial Baptist church. Oyer 100 guests attended the reception held after the wedding in the Royal Connaught Hotel, There will be no service in the United Church here this Sunday on ac- count of the anniversary services in St. Helens United Church. Misses Laura Cosby, Mary Hewitt and Pearl Coyle, of Grimsby, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Myles St, Marie, Joe St, Marie, Ray- mond St, Marie and Norman Vuster, all of Kitchener, visited with Mr. and Mrs, James St. Marie, Wingham, and spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Myles St, Marie. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Edget, of Shin- glebouse, Penn,, spent a few days, re- cently with Mr, and Mrs, at. Marie, 1MA.GINR the luxury of llavIng, boxes of • "Slue •Nyaeinthe" or *AV-- Night" Face Powder for 401 4.00 value, They ,are two, .ola more than 200, tremendous. parga,Tho during the Flexall Fall .0m! Cast Sale, WEDNESDAY; TIFURRaiVir„. FRIDAY, SATURDAY, Oct. 17, 18, And this is one gale That smart •thrifty, housewiires_ ners'x miss . „ .The WAWA Drug Store. .Harold Victor Pyni Teacher - Piano, Organ, Voice, Theory. Pupils Register for Fall Term First week in September, MUSIC STUDIO Centre' St., Wingham Mrs. Andrew Doig Mrs. Andrew Doig, Molesworth, the former Jean Cummings, passed away at her home on Saturday, Ca, 4th, after a long illness. She is survived by one son, Lawson, of con, 1, Grey two daughters, Mrs. Stewart (Marie) Higgins, Wroxeter and Nellie at home. Her husband predeceased her- several years ago. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church, Molesworth, on Tuesday, at 2.30 p.m. Interment was in Molesworth cemetery. SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION TO BUILD NEW STAND (Continued from page one.) sponsored 10.00 Grant to Crossett Mercurys 200.00 Flowers, etb. 20.64 Insurance 7.50 Park Labor 172.20 Treasurer / 75.00 Stamps & Stationery 25.65 Telephone 6.75 Bank Balance, Sept. 30, 1952 347.85 G. ALAN WILLIAMS Optometrist Patrick St., Wingham Professional Eye , Examinations Phone 770 Evenings by appointment. CALL 65 For Prompt Courteous Service WINGHAM TAXI REL FALCONER Lights Account RECEIPTS Bal. from 1951 Account • $ 402.06 44 Night games 440.00 Bank Interest 1.32 $, 843.38 EXPENDITURES Power Account ......... .... $ 150.00 Park helpers 150.00 Replacement bulbs 59.10 Bank Balance Sept. 30, 1952 , 484.28 $ 843.38 Auditor's Statement The financial records of Wingham Softball Assaciation to September 30, 1952 have been thoroughly inspected and found to be complete, accurate and well kept. The above statements of the two accounts operated. by the Association are certified to be in agreement with the audited records. October 2, 1952 W. Tiffin, Auditor. HARRISTON FAIR BEST IN YEARS The Harriston Agricultural Assoc., combined with the Minto School Fair, held its annual fall exhibition at the I.O.O.F. Community Park, and all in attendance who were asked had the same answer, "Best Fair in Years." The weather was good, the attendance was good (estimated at around 2500 including the children who were ad- mitted free), there were more entries of exhibits in early class, and more exhibitors. The big parade formed up at the Lions Club Park and headed by the Norwell High School Bugle Band got under way at 1.00 p.m. This band was followed by the school children from the several school sections in Minto Township, each section with its ban- ner, The Palmerston Pipe Band fol- lowed before the pupils and teachers of the Harriston Public School. It is estimated that over 500 pupils were in the march. The rest of the parade Consisted of fancy dressed ears, Math freak Vehicles and clowns. JUVENILE INSURANCE Modern policy plans designed its serve your children's needs. CONSULT- F. C. HOPPER' REPRESENTATIVE: Canada Life Assurance COMPANY WINGHAM PHONE 462 A. M. HARPER Chartered Accountant Licensed Municipal Auditor 55 South treet, Goderich Telephone 343 CONTINENTAL VANCOUVER Daily from'TORONTO via IVIANAK1 "SASkAtObbi EDMONTON JASPER Standard and tourist sleeping oars bed. rooms, tornpartrnen ts, buffet louage, dinind oar, Modern coaches, 6.86 tp.m. 2hr Show followed by a Dance MODERN and OLD TIME WITi-1/)0 e4 0 mitt) His , 1 CLINCH MOUNTAIN BOYS I 'ADIO-STAGE AND RECORDING STARS Wingham Arena Oct. • were fully discuSted, It WAS decided that each of the four groups of the W.A. have a separate booth .for the Sale of donated articles, .Mrs. A, Me- arackin, Mrs J. Horton and Mrs. M. L. Aitken were named a refreshment committee and Mrs, -George nether- ington and Mrs. Aitken, an advertising committee, Mrs. Charles .Rosman, for the parsonage committee, reported that painting of the exterior of the parsonage would be undertaken,. Thir- ty-tWo members attended the meeting, W.M.S. Mrs .Milton Fraser eonducted- the W.M.S. meeting. It was arranged that members accept the invitation of the WaVI.S, of Wingham United :Church, to attend their meeting on October 7, Mrs, W, J, Johnston gave the first chapter of the study book, "African Trails", The chapter "Outward Bound" describes a missionary journey to An- gola, via Lisbon, and the various mis- sionary efforts carried on by the United Church in West Africa, Mrs. R. A, Brook, taking the succeeding chapters, described African villages (one thousand or more) and the ef- fects of Christianity on the lives of thg people, Rev, R, A, Brook spoke briefly in congratulating Mrs. Arthur Shaw on her approaching 90th 'birthday, He said she was young in spirit, had al- ways co-operated fully in the activities of the church and shown a keen in- terest in missions. Mrs. Shaw, in her reply, said that in her long life she had seen many changes; but one thing had never ehanged4-the kind- ness of neighbours' and friends. For refreshments the guest of honor was seated with Rev. and Mrs, Brook and several friends, at a decorated table, centred with a birthday cake and candles. Mrs, Milton Fraser presented a gift box on behalf of the members. A social time was enjoyed. Communion Service Communion service was held in the United Church on Sunday. During the service, Rev, R. A. Brook dedicated engraved silver communion plates, presented by members of the Duff family to honor the memory of their Thornton and George. Rev. R. A. Brook preached anniver- sary services in Chiselburst United Church on Sunday. Mrs. Harry McHardy, ,of Ottawa, and Mrs. Roger Oke, of VVirighain, vis- g ;'‘ nano i in OCTOBER 13th WE:PUSDNV.1, tiaronun 44,, 18n. OF 134vgyeag Knox Presbyterian W.M.S. Plans Sectional Meeting The October meeting of the W.M.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church, was held this week at the home of Mrs, dred Nichol. The president presided, and after singing.,a missionary hymn, offered iirayer. Mrs. J. J. Elliott the supply secretary, reported that a good bale had been packed and delivered. Plans were completed for the Section- al meeting to be held at Bluevale, on Friday afternoon, October 17th. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs, W, G. Mundell, "The Story of Lydia and Pricilla". The comments by Mrs. Roy Turvey showed that one can be of true Christian no matter what spore of toil they may occupy, as the lives of Lydia HARVEST TEA and BAKE SALE SATURDAY - Oct. 11 2.30 to 5 p.m. rat Canadian Legion House, Centre St., Witigham Sponsored by The Catholic WometN League CEMETERIES As there is much confusipn ‘With regard to the re- sponsibility and care of 'unused cemeteries, the fol- lowing information,has'heen forwarded to all muni- cipalities in the County and is here presented for the benefit of the public. The Cemeteries Act. (ILS.O. 1950, c. 46) spec- ifically requires: 1. All parcels of land used for cemetery pur- poses must be retained as 'such unless all bodies or remains have been removed, and the necessary authority obtained. 2. The management -and care of these ceme- teries rests with original owners. If no ownership can be established this responsibility reverts to the municipality in Which the said cemeteries are lo- cated. 3. Care includes: 'Control of weeds, keeping Fences to exclude animas, and maintaining the cemetery in good order 'and repair. The public' is asked to support its local muni- cipality in the proper care of unused cemeteries. R. M. ALDIS, Medical Officer of Health, 'Huron County Health Unit W. R. DOUCALL, Weed Inspector, County of Huron 'Dated at Goderich this '1-st day of October, 1952. Ild AND WE DO . HAVE SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR CANADA TODAY IS ENJOYING THE PEACE, PROSPERITY AND GENERAL WELL-BEING OF HER GOD-GIVEN GIFTS ti Alan. Whytock and Dorothy Robertson, are seen following their wedding in Riversdale United church. -Photo by Hammerton, itdd with friends here, I at Brockville, and with their aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Grant McDiarmid and ;Miss Kate McKenzie, of Smith's Falls, Mrs. Neil MacKenzie, of Lucknow, i Mr Thos. "Gaunt and Mrs. Patterson, visited with Mrs. M. L. Aitken, on Sun- of Wingham, also accompanied them day. and spent the week-end with Mr. and Mr. Cross, of Palmerston, visited at Mrs. Neil Robb, of Belleville. the home of Mrs. J. Curtis on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gaunt, newly- Mr. and Mrs. Wood and Mr. and weds, of Kingston, were guests at the Mrs. Hannan, of Stratford, were reception on Thursday evening at the guests at the home of Mrs. J. ,Curtis home of Mr, and Mrs. John Gaunt, and family, when relatives gathered in their Mrs. Matthew Bailie attended the honor. Mrs. Ernest Casemore and Mr. Parrish Moffatt held high points in W. I. convention at Kitchener on Tues- euchre. Lunch was served and a social day and Wednesday as a delegate from time enjoyed by all, the Bluevale branch. The W.M.S. of the Presbyterian The W.M.S. of the Bluevale Unitad Church are holding their thankoffcar- Church were the guests of the United ing meeting this Thursday evening in church Missionary Society in Wing- the church. Mrs. McMillan, returned ham on Tuesday. missionary from Formosa, will be the Mrs. W. J. Johnston and Miss Mar- guest speaker and the people from garet Curtis were guests at the trous- Calvin, Langside, and , the United Church have been invited to attend. seau tea given by Mrs. Stewart Proc- Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer spent Sunday with Mr. and Mis. Athol Pur- don, Wingham. Communion service was held in the Presbyterian Church here on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Wight, Thedford, spent a few days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Vincent, of Walk- erton, also visited there on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. `Thos. Inglis, and other friends in this community, attended the funeral of the late Mrs. William McKenzie, held on Tuesday last to South Kinloss cemetery. Mrs. McKen- zie had been visiting at th6 home of her daughter in Hamilton, and in the night fell down cellar, crushing her head. Her husband predeceased her a few weeks ago. She leaves a grown family of five sons and six daughters. Mr. and Mrs. John McGee visited on Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Jennie Simpson, of London. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Westlake, of Bay- field, visited on Wednesday last at the home of her sister, Mrs. Amos Corne- lius. Mr. and Mrs. Will Redmond and family, of St. Augustine, visited there on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Will Ringler visited on 'Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. aWalter Lott. Mr. and Mrs. Ringler ‘Vere in London on Monday, where Mrs, Ring- ler went to a specialist. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bruder and family, of Kitchener, spent the week- end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McGee. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Nicholson and daughter, Coleen, of London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hutchison. Children from this district had the pleasure of riding in the, new Wing- ham District High School bus on Mon- day, with the driver, Mr. Agnew, of Lueknow. Mrs. Robert Bolton and son, John, of Teeswater, visited on Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Sleightholme. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kennedy of Philidelphia, and his sister, Mrs. Fred Bagg, of Unionville, spent a few days last week at the home of the latter's daughter, Mrs. E. H. Groskorth. Quite a few from this district at- tended the plowing match in Morris On Friday afternoon. Paul Groskorth and Gordon Mitchell tried in the match, but were disappointed that no experienced tplowmen were there to assist the inexperienced boys, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tiffin spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cahoun, of Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tiffin and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Richardson spent Sat- urday in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Tiffin visited with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Murray and Mr. and Mrs. Richardson with her sister, Miss Margaret, and Miss Florence Moir, Mr. Courtney and his familly, long ago riesidents of Whitechurch, made their yearly trip to this village on Sunday and renewed old acquaint- ances here. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Reid, of Lucknow, and Mr, and Mrs. Peter Cook and Elaine, of Ashfield, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Far- rier. Mr. and Mrs, Russell Gaunt, Janet and Donald, spent last week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Erie Elliott, of Ottawa, after attending the Gaunt wedding at Kingston. Mr. Elliott is one of the 90 teachers in a sabeol at Ottawa,. They returned home ''through Smith's Falls and North Bay and report a splendid trip. Communion and Friellla showed. Mrs, Bailie -gave a most interesting talk on ""Religious Piffietilties, in Ireland", She described the :country; told of the work done by the W.M.S.; described some of the work she was interested in and the part she herself did, The talk was very informative. The roll .011 was answer- ed by a Bible verse containing the word "Thanks", Mrs. Nichol conducted a Bible quiz which. was won by Mrs. Elizabeth Leslie, W.A. The Women's Association met in the United Church on October 22nd With Mrs, John Wickstead presiding, The plans for the bazaar on October -45th Rev. R. A. and Mrs. Brook had their Sehiell' family spend the week-end with them, Mr. and Mrs. James Barbour, of including Mr. Howard Brook, Mr...and .London, who were" liare on Saturday Mrs. T. Gaston,' of Toronto, Mr. and Ito attend the Barbour-McBurney nup- Mrs. Ken. Brook, of Galt, and Mr. and I tials in Wingham Presbyterian Church Mrs. Ralph Brook and •two children, of Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McKinnon spent Sunday with their, son, Spence, and Mr. and Mrs, John Burchill, of Cul- Mrs, McKinnon, at`Georgetown. [toss, and Mr. and Mrs. John McKague, Mrs. Hattie Pridham, of Toronto, I of Turnberry, after attending the Ken- visited this week with her cousin, Mrs. nedy wedding at .Hamilton, spent the week-end at Niagara Falls. W. I. The Womens' Institute will meet this week, October 9th, at the home of Mrs. Elsie Lamont. Roll call will be, "Uses for salt in the home". Mrs. Wal- ter Smillie will speak on "The Home", and Mrs. Donald Robertson will sing, "Home, Sweet Home". The motto, "When you feel like complaining, take a look at your blessings", will be given by Mrs. Harvey Robertson. The lunch committee will be Mrs. Win. Nichol- son, Mrs. J. H. Smith and Mrs. Ed- Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schiell and Bobby, ward Johnston. of London, spent the week-end with Personals his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M, parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. R. N. ter, of Belgrave, in honour of her Duff, and their brother, William J. daughter, Mary. Duff and Clayton B. Duff. Com- munion service was observed at Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday morn- ing, conducted by Rev. Matthew Bailie, The preparatory service was conducted by Rev. A. J. Simpson, of Teeswater. spent the week-end .at the home of his brother, Mr. Elwood Barbour, of Fordyce. Miss Florence Fowler, Mrs. Duncan Aitkenhead and Miss Edna Jowett ox Seaiorth, called on Miss Olive Scott on Monday, while , en route to visit Mrs. Rinchley at Owen Sound. Mrs. Robert Aitchison of Ripley, formerly of Bluevale, has been a vis- itor with Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McLen- nan. Mr. Hartley Aitken of Brownlee, Sask., visited Mrs. M. L. Aitken. Mr. Hugh Gilmour visited with Mr. John Mundell, Turnberry. WIIITECIIURCH Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Johnston and Robert, of Turnberry, visited on Sun- day with Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Mc- Burney. Mrs. Gibson Armstrong and Gail, of London, are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herson Ir- win.. . Bible Society The Bible Society will hold its meet- ing this fall in the United Church here on Wednesday, October 22, in the evening. Rev. W. H. Moore will show pictures on the work of the society All the church folk in the community are cordially invited to attend. 'Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watson, of Brucefield, spent a few days last week at the home of their daughter, Mrs Gilbert Beecroft. Farmers in this community were busy list week getting their corn into the silos. Mr. Clayton Scholtz, of London, spent the week-end at his home here. Attend Wedding Mr, and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Laidlaw and Ivan attended the wedding of their nephew, Mr. William McClenaghan, and Miss Beatrice MeLea, in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Hamil- ton, on Saturday at 4.30 o'clock, The reception following was held in the Emerald dining room with 70 guests attending. Mr. and Mrs. Laidlaw and Ivan spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. John Ross, of Cayuga, and Mr. and Mrs. McClenaghan spent the week-end at Bright with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moss. Others from here who at- tended the wedding Were Rev, and Mrs, W. J. Watt, who spent the week- end with Mr, and Mrs. Archie Watt, of Toronto. Mr. Clarence McClenaghan attended the wedding with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Robert McClenaghan, of Wingham. Mr. Harry McClenaghan and Mrs. Wellings, of Belgrave, Miss Mildred McClenaghan and Mr. John Mckinnon also attended. Mrs, Catharine Murray, of Wing- ham, has been seriously ill during the week-end at the home of her niece, Mrs. Johnston Conn. Mrs. Robert Scott, of Teeswater, has been helping Mrs. Conn, Mr. Jamieson Pettapiece, Arnold and imer Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Angus MacDonald, and Mr. Carl Manna- ghan were guests at the 13arbotir-Me- Burney wedding on. SatUrday in the Presbyterian Church, Wingham. Carl was one of the ushers for the oc- casion. The.Institute ladles are asked to remember the October Meeting neat Tuesday evening, when a pat./ualt sup- Per will be held at 7.00. Mr. Bob Car- bort, of OA,N.X., will be the special speaker' for the program following. Mr. and Mrs. John Gaunt and Mr. and Mrs, ti rifest Oasernore, who at, I tended the Gaunt wedding at /flagstaff on Saturday last, spent the weekiend Service was held in the, TIJE WINGHAM ADVANCE-DIMES