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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-10-15, Page 7convention speretarY, Mrs. H, Thompson, Arris; executive directors, Mrs, McKinnon, Mrs, Prank Rinehart, Campheaville, Mrs, W. /3allentine,__Ortotil reaolutiOna conven- er, Mrs, H. MaYherrY, Poole; coin- inunitY and public relations, Mrs. John Speir, Brussels; home econom- ies and health, Mrs, Stanley Meade FLR. 1, Varney; hiStorical research 'and current events, Mrs, 3. Peasby, Kiteherier; citizenship and education, Mrs. M. J, Brown, RR. 1, Norval; agriculture and Canadian Industries, Mrs. Norman Smith, Shallow Lake; auditors, Mrs, Theodore Parker, Sebringville, Mrs. Elgin Smith, At- wood; provincial board members, Mrs. Loren Guild, Rockwooa, alternate, Mrs. Harry Hanlon, Guelph; subdi- vision II, Mrs, Arnald Darrock, •Clifs ford, alternate, Mrs. W. 3, Cameron, Palmerston; sub-12, Mrs, D, 5, Mac- Naughton, Bluevale, alternate, Mrs, Allan Munro, Wroxeter, Turnberry Council Court Of Revision Turnberry Council met in Blue- A social time fcillowed and lunch was served by Mrs. Dunbar, Mrs, Garner Nicholson, Mrs. Art Scott and Mrs. 'Ken Scott,, At the head table the 'president, Mrs. McBurney, our pest 'president, Mrs. R, 3, Scott, Of Wingham, to whom tribute was paid for her faithful service during her ten 'years of 'office; Mrs, Fulton; Miss Elizabeth 'Scott, long an honored mother cif Calvin Presbyterian, cop- gregation, who is nearing her eighty- seventh 'birthday; Mrs. Porterfield, of 'Wingham, also a former long-term president and a life member of the W.M.S.; and Mrs, John McGuire, Who is 'looking forward to celebrating her With birthday next year, and has 'been long a faithful member and is also a life member of the W.M.S. To Mrs. McGuire went the honor of cutting 'the anniversary cake, which was adorned by 65 colored candles. Regret was felt by all the members that 'Mrs. 'Wm. Geddes was not present. She too is one of our life members. Rev. Mr. Fulton in closing con- gratulated and encouraged the Aux- iliary and pronounced the Bene- diction, 'Mr. and 'Mrs. Wes Grierson, of Tor- onto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith. 'Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Armstrong, Rita and Ken, with Mr. Martin Grasby and other relatives. 'Mr. Ross Procter, Burlington, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Procter. Mr. Lloyd Anderson, Toronto, visit- ed with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. 'John 'Anderson. `Mr. 'James Anderson, O,A.C., Guelph, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Anderson. Guelph Area Cony. Attended by 425 The• 13th annual convention of Guelph area was held on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Zion Evangelical churen, Kitchener, when more than 425 -delegates and visitors registered for "the 'two day session. Theme of the 1951-1952 convention was, "It we could first determine where *e are and where we are going, we could better judge what. to do and how to do it". These were words spoken 'by Abraham Lincoln. President, Mrs. Ford Sudden, of Galt, presided. Mrs. Clayton Eby, Kitchener, was pianist. The eight prize winning quilts were on dsiplay and were beautiful in de- sign and workmanship, The prizes for the area were awarded to; 1st, Dublin, Halton District; 2nd Utoka, Branch, Wellington South; 3rd, Mill- bank Branch, 'Pert North, Prizes of $15, $10 and $5 were awarded all three 'Winners, tWho will be entered in 'the 'provincial group for the grand prize of $100. 'Reports of standing committees were excellent and seem to improve With each -year. Speakers during 'the two day session were: 'Mrs. R:. (G. 'Purcell, pro- Why? Look at it this way. You couldn't find 8 better firm to invest ,n Than Canada Its reallya lacing concern...- And owning bonds sure makes .fellow feel good. Come down t Vie Dominion Bankwith ti ara buy yours. You can either pay cash or have' monthly deductions tekel ;from youraCcount tit really worth it. Me? A capitaliMlYes..,1goes5 lam. I've been buying Canada Savings Bonds ever since the first issue. I've gota nice bite money. in them now... and I'm buying. morel this year... Is if profitable? Well fbe interest averages 8.44%; -year' when the bonds are held maturity, f'iat's ten yeer$,yOu n THE 'On -MINION BANK Buy Canada tole* Bon& WEDNESDAY /. OciXOBEA $,IstIN 1)5z A.WMPO THE WINGHAM Aa VANCti E,TMES :Ian Church another milestone ,was passed, When the Oth anniversary Of these Auxiliary was observed 'by auecial meeting on Wednesday, 'Des Oiler ,qtleste for 'the peosion were members .frotii. Presby- terian congregation and from .Blyth W.M.S. AnXiliery, Mrs. Mo., Harney, President pf the Auxiliary presided, and welcomed the gueSte. Mrs, Fulton, the minister's front Brussels, was the guest speaker and gave 'an ,address ;fall 'Of 'interest, making some of the legends and traditions, In which Ireland, her home .land, is steeped 'seem 'very real. 'In 'compar'ison, .the -60 'year history of our AuXiliary seemed 'very short and almost inaigrifficarit, 'but 'Mrs. Fulton also'sbrisitglit encourage- ment for renewed zeal to 'the mem- bers In their work 'and in their von- Iributions to the great missionary w cause. Mrs. Dual= and Mrs. a Nicholson led in 'the •devetional 'service enell/frs. Leitch „and Miss 'Mason received 'the offering Highlights of the history of the Auxiliary from its organiza- tion in 1887 until five years ago 'in. 1947, -were 'given,Itillowed 'by 'a 'more detailed acecitiat of the activities of thea past five years, it is interesting to note that the congregation Of Knox Preabyterian Church 'had its beginning 'in '1864, 138 years' 'ago, the same year in which organized mis-(Siona,ry work 'began amongst women in the Presbyterian Church 'Can- ada. Knox Presbyterian W.M,S* ark 65th Anniversary It' Yn the W,144, of ROW; PreabYtei- A duet, "Dave 3ro11 Counted the Cost", by Mrs. McGee and Mrs. Art Scott was .greatly enjoyed. They Were accompanied by Mrs. Bruce, Mrs, R, 3, Scott ;spoke for everyone present when .she expressed apprepi- ation to Mrs, capon, 'Mrs. McGee arid Mrs, Scott. The Ilynins used were, an anniversary hymn, on the Homeward Journey", '"The ,Lord is My Shepherd", 40 God of Bethel", and '"Blest be 'the Tie that Binds', Ura:-ZMarrigy 4080 the meeting with 'prayer, '44o Was assisted by the .grocurt"* Mother, in black sheer and corsage' of red roses, For her wedding. trip to Worth Bay and other points the bride chose a, powder hine silk velvet dress ,and bine velvet hat. a.nd wine coat, On their return the couple will take up Once en the poem's farm, Wroxeter, Guests were present ftom Acton, ,Guelph, Listo-wei, Thedford, Goderich, Clinton, and Wroxeter, .0 1670.• vincial Prealdent, Who told of some plans for the AC,W.IV, meeting, which will come to Canada, :for, the first time in August of 1953 and will be held in Toronto, miss .gu-io Chapman, Woman's editor for the Farmer MegaZine and now with the Women's Institute Branch gave the report ,from the department, rePres eenting Miss Anna P. Lewis, director, Total number a Institutes in Ontario is 1,481. Teta' triernbershiP at March 31st, 1952 is 45,767, Miss Chapman closed her address with the folloWs big words from Kipling; At three o'clock in the Morning, if you open your window and listen You will hear the feet of the wind that is going to call• the sun And the trees in the shadcava rustle, and the trees in the moonlight glisten And though it is deep dark night, you know that the morn has come So when the world is asleep and there seems no hope of her wak- ing Out of the long bad dream that makes her mutter and moan Suddenly all men rise to the noise of the fetters breaking, And everyone looks at his %neighbor and tells him his soul is his own. Guest speaker at the evening session was Wynne Bunning and her subject was "Home Ties, Common- place Things, and Memories". Mrs. Bunning, who lives at Blenheim, is a writer of poetry. "Jury Duty As it Affects Women in Ontario", was the subject of an able address by Miss Isabel MacBeth of the Business and Professional Women's Club, Tpronto. Mrs. Clarence Hayes, of Georgetown, spoke on program planning. Mrs. Hayes was the judge of the program contest sponsored by the area. We are pleased to note Fordwich Branch won third place in this contest. Dr. Lotta Hitsihmanova, Unitarian Ser- vice Committee of Canada, who has just returned from Korea, showed pictures of that country and also Greece. These pictures she had taken with her own camera and, depicted far better than words conditions 'in both countries. She made a plea for warm quilts for she said many would sleep this winter in the streets -be- cause they have no other place. There is little flour as crops 'have failed -again as last year. Twenty - seven resolutions were dealt 'with. Several were sent back as they were of local Interest. Nine were passed. They included plans for entertaining delegates to A.C:W. W.; That Manufacturers be asked to label yarns as to wearability tests and shrinkability and that inferior raw wools be diverted to other chan- nels; That the Salvation Army 'be allowed to establish canteens in army camps; That the Canadian Broad- casting Corporation be asked to arrange regular weekly 15 minute broadcasts from the Carillon at the Peace Tower, Ottawa; That certain houses on the Toronto livestock market, buying for packing com- panies, be compelled- to issue stamped cheques for the full amount. Some companies are in the habit of de- ducting stamps from the cheques; That the word 'Dominion' and 'Royal' be retained and used on all official documents and statements by the Government of the Dominion of Canada; That the Women's Institutes of Ontario considerd the establishing and supervision of residences where older members may share a congenial domicile, preferably on a co-operative basis. The following officers were elected for the coming year: past president, Mrs. 3. R. White, Ripley; president, Mrs. Ford Sudden, Galt; 1st vice president, Mrs. Alex Hammond, Moorefield; 2nd vice president, Mrs. David Carroll, Gads Hill; secretary treas., Mrs. Edgar Chalmers, Poole; vale Hall on Monday, Oct. 6th, at 10 a.m„ to hold Court of Revision on the assessment roll, Five appeals were heard and dealt 'with, after which the council commenced their regular business. Moved by 'W, , Jack Willits arid- Harvey Timm, that the minutes of the last meeting be adopted as read. Moved by Robt. A. Powell and W. Jack Willits, that we pass by-law no. 13-52 setting a penalty of 2% on all unpaid taxes on the 16th of Decem- ber. By-laws noe 12 and 13 were read the third time and finally passed. Moved by A, D. Smith and W. Jack Willits, that the following ac- counts be paid. General Accounts County .of Huron hospitalization, 456.004 Ross Willits, compensation, $47.25; Jack Elliott, dog bounty, $5.00; Chas. Showers, dog bounty, $5.00; Geo, Thomson, pt. salary $40,00; John K. MacTavish, pt. salary $200.00; Wendel Stamper, fox bounty $2.00; Donald Rae & Sons, $12.00, .Road Accounts Ed. Waechter $910.60; Reuben Appleby, 117,00; Cathers & Gallaher a90e50; Thos. McEwen $390.00; A, Higgins $190.50; C. Smith $51.80; Durham -Crushed "Stone $17.93; Can- ada Culvert Co. $189.35; Geo. W, Crothers $23:88; J. D. Adams Ltd. $27.99; Wingham Auto Wreckers $16.60; Geo. Merkley $155.00; State Farm Mutual $47.69; Br, American Oil $135,45; Dept. of highways $22,00; Arthur Ruttan $35.00; I., R. Green- away $559,90; Beaver Lumber $56.58; Farrier's 'Welding $11.25 Reavie's Service Station $2.75; Geo, Carter $5.00; Ed. 'Small $1.75; Wm. Mundell, tel., $4:13,0; Bolt Drain $15.62; Geo. Galloway ,$227:35;`' Wm. Mundell $229.- 34; Geo. Greenaway $98.70; L. F. (Greenaway $1350.00. Moved by W. Jack Willits and Robt. A. Powell, that we do now adjourn to meet again on November 3rd. •Geo. T. Thomson, John V. Fischer, Reeve, Clerk. Thomas-Procter Vows Are Spoken The altar in Knox United Church, Belgrave, was decorated with baskets of chrysanthemums and hyderangea and lighted tapers on Saturday after- noon, October 11th., at 3 o'clock, for signing of the register. Given in marriage by her father, the bride lOoked lovely, in a ballerina- length gown of white nylon net over taffeta. The gown was fashioned with a fitted bodice. She wore matching elbow-length nylon net mittens. A cor- onet of seed pearls held her fingertip veil and she carried a bouquet of Tal- isman roses. Her .only jewelery was a brooch worn by her grandmother 59 Young Ladles' sociality The first meeting of the fall season Was held in Sacred Heart Parish Hall on Monday evening, when the Young Ladies' Sodality of the Blessed -Vir- gin Mary held their annual election of officers, The suggestion that a. Christmas party be held was left until the No- vember meeting for discussion, The society is planning On holding a Communion Breakfast the last Sunday in November, when there will be a guest speaker as address the Sedan ists, General Holy Communion Sun- day will be October 26th. The following officers were elected for the coming year; Spiritual direc- tor, Rev. Father R. Durand; presi- dent, Miss. Mary Louise Flach; vice- president, Miss Shirley Chettleburgh; secretary, Miss Mildred Redman, The retiring officers Miss Margaret Brophy, Miss Helena Skian and Miss Patricia Brophy were tendered a vote of thanks for their efforts dur- ing the past year . The meeting was closed with prayer. Gaunt-Godwin Queen St. United Church, Kingston, was the scene on Saturday, Septem- ber 27th, at 5 p.m., of the marriage of Sybil Vivian, daughter of Mrs, Dorothy Godwin, and the late Wm. Henry Godwin, of 14 Nelson St., Kingston, to Harold Gordon Gaunt, Kingston, grandson of Mr. Thos. Gaunt, Wingham, Ont. The double ring ceremony was per- formed by Rev. H. M. Servage, in a setting of bronze and yellow mums. The organist was Miss Pearl Nesbit and the soloist, Mr. Ross Burke, Kingston. The bride, given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. Martin Hayes, New York City, U.S.A., was gowned in white taffeta and net, strapless, with matching bolera and bouffant net skirt. Her veil of illusion silk net was fingertip length, with a tiers of satin and seed pearls. She carried pink roses, with white mums and stephanotis. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs, John Wiston, Toronto, in melon faille taffeta, and Mrs. Garner Godwin, Kingston, sister-in-law of the bride, in canary yellow taffeta. Juli- ette caps of brown velvet and nose- gays of yellow and bronze mums completed their costumes. Mr, John Weston, Toronto, was best man and the ushers were Dr. Wm. Young, Kingston, Mr. John Higgins, Kingston, and Mr. Garner Godwin, Kingston. At the reception in the church parlours, the guests were received by the bride's mother, dressed in navy nylon crepe with navy acces- sories and a corsage of pink roses. For travelling the bride donned a pale blue, wool gabardine suit, with navy accessories. On their return they will reside in Kingston. Out-of-town guests who attended the wedding included: Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hayes, New York City, U.S.A.; Mr. Thos Gaunt, Wingham, Ont.; Mrs. R. Patterson, Wingham, One; Mr. and Mrs. John Gaunt, White- church; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Case- more, Lucknow; Mr, and Mrs. Russel Gaunt, Lueknow; Mrs. Chas. Hood, Trenton, Ont.; Miss M. Seabrooke, Trenton, Ont.; and Miss K. Mac- Kenzie, Smith's Falls, Ont. Mrs. J. Casemore Passes In 83rd Yr. Neighbours and friends from the Whitechurch district attended the funeral of Mrs. Jerry Casemore, held from the Currie funeral home on Sat- urday to the Wingham cemetery. She was formerly Margaret Matilda Hun- ter, the last of the family of seven children of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter, of Morris Twp, She was in her 83rd year. Over 60 years ago she was married to Sorry Casemore, who pre- deceased her over five years ago. For many years they resided on the sec- ond concession of lathloss and their family of seven sons and two daugh- ters attended SA No. 10, Their eldest son, Roy, was killed in the war of 1914-18, and another son, Alex, Was killed in a motor accident after he re- turned from the war, The remaining five sons, Oscar, of Stratford, Ernest, oh the home farm in Kinloss, Carl, of Petrolia, Victor, of Brantford, and Chester, Of Turnberry; and the two daughters, Mrs. Pete Watson, (Mar- ion), and Mrs. Ed. Marsh (Vera), with whom Mrs. Casemore has resided dur- ing her long illness, were present at e funeral, Surviving also are six granddaughters and five great grand- children. ReV. Parket of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Wingham, officiated at the funeral service, The pall-bear- ers were Oleic Sproule, John. Sproule, Bert Holmes, (Elgin Johnston, Alex Mcilurney and Clarke Johnston, The many friends of the family in this dip- Wet extend sympathy to the bereaved PHONE STONE'S FOR PROMPT REMOVAL OF DEAD OR 'DISABLED • •• Cows —ho'Rses ,*idt.,SidRiksoks:L•rik toutt-E • IINGEILBOLt WiNDITAIVi lint J Meets The held their first Meets ing at the borne of one of the leaders, Mrs, 0. W, Tiffin. The other leader is Miss Mary Love, Reg.N, The meeting was opened with sev- eral games, The devotional service was based on the theme, "Witnessing for Christ”, and was presented by the leader, The Junior Group chose the name "Blue and White gagles". The officers elected were: President, Char- lene Deyell; vice-pres„ Claudia Hasel- grove; treas., Ruth Fry; sec., Mary Ann MeKibbod; press reporter, Merle Gowdy, The intermediate group named "The Seekers", chose the following officers: Pres., Nancy Hutchison; vice-pres., Phyllis Hamilton; sec., Sean Rintoul; treas., Betty Foxton; pianist, Gail Col- vin; press reporter, Doris( Meehan, After a briefing on the correct uni- form, plans for completing a cook book and further meetings were dis- cussed. Following lunch the meeting was closed with Taps. Lorraine Hall Wed in St. Paul's St. Paul's Anglican Church was the setting recently for the wedding of Lorraine Hall, daughter of Mr, and. Mrs. Geo. 'Hall, of Wingham, to Archie Steurnol, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Steurnol of Wroxeter. Rev. H, L, Parker conducted the ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride looked lovely in a floor- length gown, with a skirt of white nylon net over white satin and sleeve- less jacket of • bridal brocade, She wore white nylon mittens, pearl ear- rings and her long white veil was (held in place by a crown of pearls and rhinestones, Her bouquet was of red roses, Miss Wilda Wilson, of Goderich Township, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid in mauve taffeta with yellow roses and little Sandra Mc- Donald, niece of the bride, was flower girt'tq in mauve taffeta with a nosegay of white chrysanthemums, Mrs. Morris Swanson was the solo- ist and sang "0, Perfect Love" and ,"The Lord's Prayer," accompanied by Mr. Roy Mundy at the organ. Robert Stuernol, of `Wroxeter, bro- ther of the groom, was the best man. The ushers were' Willis Hall, the bride's brother and Mac Stuernol, the groom's brother. At the reception which was held at• the Canadian, Legion Home, 60 guests were received by the bride's mother in raspberry crepe with grey acces- sories and corsage of yellow roses. THE VOICE, OF TVIviPENANCE It is generally felt that the situ- ation of going from bad to Worse in the matter et the use of alcoholic beverages, More liquor is being sold. There is more drunkenness. There are more infractions of the law and mere accidents due to intoxication, In Canada Temperance Act territory there is the attempt to evade the law by the bottle club camouflage, It is gratifying however that the offic- ers of the law have not been idle. Charges have been laid, Convictions have been obtain', It is a commit,. ity's good fortune if its guardians of the law are vigilant. Moreover in a situation that is deteriorating their responsibility is all the heavier, —Advt. Men you have lucky days corning. Buy razor blades, shaving creams, lo- tions, tooth pastes, tooth brushes, poc- ket combs, writing pads, leather bill- folds and more than 250 other bargains at lc each, when you buy one more of the same item at a regular price. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRI- DAY and SATURDAY. October 15, 16, 17 and 18, at McKibbons, the Rexall Drug Store, Young Men SINGLE PREFRRED for Meat, Grocery and Fruit Departments For further particulars apply to your local manager , DOMINION STORES LTD. NOTICE I Ratepayers of the Town of Wingham are hereby reminded that the final date for payment of taxes for the year 1952 is Saturday, November 15th. W. A. Galbraith, Clerk-Treasurer 1 W. W. V. A. WORLD ORIGINAL JAMBOREE Thurs. Oct. 16 8.30 pm. In person Cowboy Phil 'Wilma Lee Stoney Cooper Clinch Mt. Clan 'Golden West Oh% and other 'stars ADULTS $1.00 CHILDICEN—Flalf Price KITCHENER Memorial Auditorium NEWS OF EaCR4VE -41111111111111MIIIIMIIIMIIIIM11111111=1111111111•11111111, But it's never too early to place your order with the WI N GHAM ADVANCE-TIMES for those "better- than - ever" 1 9 5 2 Christmas Cards. Yes, now in the month of October IS the time for you to conic in and look over our host of ideas. See how economical it is for you to send your -friends and loved- ones, `.`personalized" cards that deliver your message at i Christmastime. 114010101111630101111021111:01116210V$10-2WAIO" 2010111110' 201110". 4111011011011111101111Le • • . • WINGHAM A 0"VA PICE-TIME Today is the day for you to see us for Christmas greetings you'll be proud to send! It's the most economical thing you can do, and still express your true feelings at this most 'won- drous season of the year. the marriage of Mary Verd.a Procter, selloweastmemavoiemositaiiktmemovhstmemitmeastrowemotsae R. R. 5, Brussels, daughter of Me. and Mrs. J. Stewart Procter., R. R, 5, Brussels, to F. 0. .Charles Harvey 0 Thomas, RO.A.F. station, MacDonald, g941. Merry° hristmas Folks Manitoba, son of Mr. and Mrs, Harold a Thomas Brussels. rev. Charles D. Cox - officiated. Mrs. Murray McDowell was Organist and accompanied the soloist, Mr. Ross Procter, Burlington, Ontario, 111. brother of the bride, who sang, "For You Alone" before the, ceremony and "When Song is Sweet" during the It's a little early for this sort of greeting. years ago on her wedding day The matron-of-110mila Mrs, Ray Durst, Stratford, sister .of the groom and the bridesmaid, Miss Ruth Proc- ter, sister of the bride, both chose Ls ballerina-length gowns of green nylon net Over taffeta, styled identical to that, worn by the bride. They wore matching headdresses of green pet and • their floWers Were a cascade of yellow chrysanthemums. The, flower girls, Helen Armstrong and Mary Ann Stark 0. is Were dressed in yellow dresses, styled identical to the bride's gown, They carried nosegays of bronze chrysetta M themus. R The best man was Mt. Ray Durst, of Stratford, and the guests were ushered by Mr. Robert Raytiond and Mr, ,, Charles Procter, brother of the bride. 1, The bride's mother, dressed in a lioSewood crepe dress with black ac- cessories arid a corsage of Talisman roses, assisted by the bridegroom's Mother, Wearing a navy crepe dress with black accessories and a corsage Of red roses, receined the guests in the chtitch parlours before the wed- „ding dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas later loft on tt trip to Northern Ontario and Mani- toba. The bride travelled in a two- tone dutch topper crepe dress, with a top coat of Tuscan olive needle. cloth With matching hat, brown accessories . arid Mink furs, the gift of the groom. A corsage 6i Tallanitul roses completed het enSeinble. atieate Were present front t rtissels, Stratford, Winghani, Ntttl.k. Toronto, ititetietier4 LinidOM and stirtoninling vicinity.