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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1953-11-11, Page 12rip Twetvo , • Wiiigh4e4. A4V04144.ifeetio, We.. . . „ . Nov. 11, it's Time To Buy • CbriOrmo Cabo The 1953 Stock of Christmas Cards are more beautiful than ever I BOXES - 1. Snow Scamps 21 Cute designs with cute verses 2.—Amazing Value 2.1. Lovely conventional cards 3.---The Cherub Box 21 Marjorie Cooper designs 4.—The Splendour Box 12 Beautiful designs 5.—Winter Scenes 6.—The Popular Box 7.—Coquette Box 12 Smart Xmas Cards - Reg. $1.00 for 59c EXTRA SPECIAL VALVE are the bulk pack Cards, 25 in box $1.00 or a larger card 25 in box $2.00 (best for imprinting names) SEE THE COUNTER CARDS 5c = $1.00 SPECIAL TITLES "FATHER", "MOTHER", "DOCTOR", "ONE IN Cx00'S SERVICE''/ "OUR HOUSE TO YOUR HOUSE", "DANDY FAMILY". "SWEETHEART", elIONeY", ETC. There is a title to fit your every need and occasion. 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ALAN LADD)*JEAN ARTHUR•VAN HEFLIN GEORGE STEVENS' BRANDON OE WILDE .1.4 JACK PALANCt Ort, J001,130,4 TAIGAS OUCHANAN Pm:1.cm ANO ISstS1CO Y, G1000E171,11,441 0, A G thmorm .soSt11os+1. oistonut 11 JACK SHEA os ,Ni So.,. sr sAeft SZNAsse, cesos a* TECHNICOLOR Evenings 75c — 35c Matinee 50c — 25c A 0,*5.051a .,Grunt HEPBURN Nov. 11-12-13-14 Afternoon Nov. 1647 bOowiee weirdo* hORRIE Members of the Gorrie L.O.B.A. were in Harriston on Tuesday even- ing, November 3rd, when a new lodge was organized there. A degree team from Fergus and Mrs. Lottie Hamil- ton, Grand Mistress of Ontario West, were present, Mrs. ,W. A. Campbell Passes in Toronto The death occurred on Wednesday of last week of Mrs. W. A. Campbell, the former Miriam Gregory, at her late residence in Toronto, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Wingham on June 2, 1880 the daughter of the late Tho- mar and Naomi Copeland Gregory. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Edna (Mrs. G. W. Buchanan) of Wingham; Katharine (Mrs. J. G. Wilson), of Toronto, and Eurith (Mrs. D. C, Nesmith), of Wingham; also a sister, Emily (Mrs, E. G. Button), of Riverside, Cal.; a brother, George T. Gregory, of Bar- rie, Ont. and five grandchildren. She was a member of St. George's United Church, Toronto, The ,funeral services were held on Friday, Nov. 6th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Buchanan and con- ducted' by Rev. Donald MacRae as- sisted by Rev. Alex Nimmo. The pall- bearers were Blake Hay, of Listowel; R. H. Lloyd, C. W. Lloyd, W. A. Gal- braith, Jack Mason and J. W. Bush- field. Interment was in the Wing- ham cemetery. William John Coulter Dies in 'Whitechurch The death occurred Whitechureh, Coulter, from a -heart attack, He was on November 3rd., of William John in his 77th year. Born in West Wawanosh on Sept- ember 9th, 1877, Mr. Coulter was edu- cated •in Fordyce Public School, and farmed in the Wingham district ail his life. He moved to Turnberry town- ship 54 years ago, and was residing there at the time of his death. In 1910 he married the former Mary Ross, of Kinloss, who survives, He was a mem- ber of the Whitechurch Presbyterian church. Surviving, besides his wife, are two daughters, Jean (Mrs, Cedril Moffat), of Wingham and Flora (Mrs;" Robert Fear) of Blyth and five grandchild- ren. Also surviving are four brothers, George, of Wingham; Alex of London; Frank, of Whitechurch, and Sam, of East Wawanosh, and a sister, Mabel (Mrs. John Craig) of Whitechurch. A sister and brother predeceased him, Funeral service was, held on Thurs- day from the residence with Rev,' R. D. A. Currie and Rev, 0. G. Cox, of Fonthill, officiating. Interment was in Wingham Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ewart McPherson, Alex Coulter Jr., Dawson Craig, Jim Wilson, Donald Ross and James Coul- ter. Friends were present from Can- andaigua, Fonthill, Barrie, Owen Sound, Kitchener, Galt, Aylmer and Toronto. 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The prize winners for the euchre were Miss Marie Goets, Mrs. Jack Fitch, Ernie Mereley, Wm, Taylor, For the solo, the winners were; Wil- fred Dietrich and John Arriold, The lucky prize went to Robert Dietrich. Mrs, James Dickson ere returned to Toronto last. Tuesday after spending the slimmer with Mr. and Mrs. James Dickson and family. Mr, and Mrs. Harry Hawkins and two boys and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spence of Science Hill, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Will Darling and Mr, and Mrs, Henry Johann on Sunday, Mrs, Robert *Jeffrey is a patient in Wingham Hospital taking treatment which we hope will benefit her as she has not been well for some time. a a a a U a a Editor, Wingham Advance-Times, Dear Sir: In reply to Mr. Mckinney's letter of your issue of Nov. 4th., in which he states that the figures he referred to in his former letter were for the District High School. This letter distinctly stated that the assessment for the Township of Morris dropped from $2,204,930.00 in 1950 to $1,820,771.00 in 1952. The cor- rect figures being 1950, $2,191,333.00 and for 1952 $2,495,658,00 an Increase of $304,325.00. With reference to the Morris Town- ship takes on county made, the amount was as follows: 1952, $8,820.11 and 195e $10,660,97, Compared with Winghani: 1962, $6,687.64 and 1955, $8,039,08. The Township of Morris has fewer ratepayers to pay these taxes and fewer to use the roads than the Town of Wingham, Your 'Exley ' C. It. Cotetes. HOWICk COtincil Meets in Gorrie The Council of 'Howlek Township met in the cleric's office with Reeve H. Gowdy In the chair and all hers present. The minutes of the last regular meeting, epeeicl meetings and court of revision were reed and on Motion of McMichael and Gibson were adopted as read, Moved by Haskins and Kaufman that cheque N. 930 for the Town- 1953ship of Hinvick for the year be cancelled. Mewed by Gibeon and Kaufman that council appoint W. Whitfield as treasurer and tax collector for the township, Moved by Gibe= and Kaufman that pounce. appoint Mrs, Agrees Lane as relief officer for the township. Moved by Heskins and Gibson that We appoint Elmer Kaufman to the Forciwicli community hall board.. Moved by McMichael and napkins that By-law No, 13 for the Township of Howick for the year 1903 as read the third time be finally passed. Moved by Gilson and McMichael that By-law No. 14, as read e third time be finally passed. Moved by Kaufman and MeMloheel that we renew the robbery Insurance for the treasurer and tax collectoz with R, W. N. Wade. Moved by McMichael and Kaufman that the road accounts as approved be paid. Moved by Haskins and Gibson that the following accounts be wild: Lionel Johnston supplies for muni- cipal meeting, $13.30; Arthur Gibson, stamps, $1.28; G. S. King, repair roof clerk's office, $16.58; Thos. Whillier & Son, office supplies, $13.99; H, C. Dane balance assessing, $600.00; equalizing school section, $5.00; select- ing jurors, $4.00; registrations, 80c; total, $609.80; Arthur Forestor sheep killed by dogs, $15,00; John Lane, lamb killed by dogs, $8.00; John Stuernol, fox bounty, $2.00; Geo. Hub- bard, fox bounty, $2,00; Stanley Bride, fox bounty $2.00; Emmerson Har- grave, fox bounty, $2.00; Edgar funer- al home, wreath $10.00; Clarence Stokes, fox bounty, $2.00; Harry Hein- beeker, fox bounty, $2.00; Harry Gowdy, selecting jurors, $4.00; P. Durst, part salary, $95.00; preparing and selecting jurors, $12,00; postage $5.00; registrations, 48e; total, $112.48; Total accounts $816.43. Moved by Gibson and Haskins that we do now adjourn. P. L. Thirst, Clerk H. Gowdy, Reeve. JUNIOR B SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR GROUP The following schedule has been announced for games in the Junior B OKA. Group in which the new Wingham Junior team will be play- ing, Five teams will play in the group, including Sarnia, ' Chatham, Seaforth, London and Wingham. Herne games are shown in bold face. 1953-1964 Thurs., Nov. 5---Seaforth at Chatham Tues., Nov, 10—London at Sarnia Thurs., Nov, 12—Sarnia at Seaforth Sat., Nov. 14—Seaforth at London Sat., Nov. 14—Chatham at Wingharn 'rues., Nov. 17—Chatham at London Tues., Nov. 17--Seaforth at Sarnia Wed., Nov. 18—Wingham at Chatham Sat., Nov. 21—Sarnia at Wingham Sat,, Nov. 21—London at Seaforth Tiles,/ Nov. 24—Chatham at Sarnia Thurs., Nov. 26—London at Chatham Sat., Nov. 28—Wingham at Seaforth Sat., Nov. 28--Sarnia at London Mon., Nov. 30--Seaforth at Wingham BOMBE Discuss Citizenship The Y.P.U. held their regular meet- ing on Thursday evening at McIntosh, .A.fter the opening devotions Murray and Bill Mulvey, conveners for the evening, presented the topic "Com- munity Citizenship." Interesting articles were read by Gordon Scott, Peter Newans and Dor- is Doubledee. Audrey Mahood read the Scripture, A. discussion followed in which several of the young,, people joined. Games under the leadership of Aud- rey Mahood were then enjoyed. The evening closed by re,peatjng the ,Miz- 'rah benediction in unison, James Baleen Many hare will remember James Barton, or Drayton e who passed away in the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, last Tuesday, after a few weeks ill- ness. Mr, and Mrs. Barton and family at one time lived on the 17th conces- sion of Howick, on the farm now owned by Allan White, and attended McIntosh church. He was 71 years of age and was a son of Mr, and Mrs Gustavus Barton, of Turnberry Twp. He leaves to mourn his wife, the former Ella Edwards, two sons, of Drayton, Hartley, of Fergus; and one daughter, Mrs. Allan (Elsie) Graham, of near Lucknow, The funeral service was held iii Drayton United Church on Thursday afternoon, with burial in Wroxeter cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Darling and Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Darling and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ballagh at. tended the funeral. Personals Mr, and Mrs, Anson MeCluside rYf Kettlehy, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Harry Gowdy, Mrs, Carl Douglas entertained about twelve ladies at her home on leeiday evening, at which time Mrs, Seddon, of Wingham, gave a Itoreecl Ware demonstration, aftet which a dainty a a a feleIZABETH DeTTMIlillt IN WEST Mee, Via Dittmer and her mother, Mrs. N. Boyd, are enjoying theme selves oil an extender) trip through the West. Going via Winnipeg, they spent a couple of days in Barge pay- ing a visit to the Nimes ski-life there. :Elizabeth says that the postcards. of Banff and vicinity don't do justice to the place, and that the mountains are beautiful beyond descriptiore During a five-day visit to Nelson they toured the Doukhobor country by par and saw Mane evidences of the violence there. Reeves of houses in the Doukhobor villages have been razed by the Incendiary squads, and the bridge between Nelson and Vancouver is guarded by armed guards and searchlights night and day. Mrs. Boyd and Elizabeth passed over this bridge on their way to Vancouver, where they stayed for four days. While they were in Victoria they visited the famous Mrs, Buteleart's Gardens, on the outskirts of the city, which are known, the world over. Mrs. Ebtehart was originally a native of Wingham, From Victoria they will go to San Francisco and Los Angeles, and are eepeeted to return to Wingham around the middle of November, 0 - 0 - FORMIC!! W.A. Trinity Church The W,A. of Trinity Church met in the Sunday school rooms for its regu- lar meeting. Mrs. Marshall presided and for Scripture reading read part of the eighteenth chapter of St, Luke and all joined in repeating the mem- bers' prayer, Roll call was answered with a verse on prayer. The roll call for December will be a thought on Christmas. Thank you notes were read from Miss Agnes Ferguson and Rev. R. S. Jones, a former reetor and now in hospital. The treasurer gave a, splendid report of the bazaar held recently. Members are reminded of the fall Deanery be- ing held in Hensel' on November 10th. Arrangements were made for the turkey supper to be served in the church basement. The general bale was packed and forwarded to the Indian residential „school at Cardston, Alberta and the Little Helpers' bale teas also packed and sent to London. The meeting closed with the Lord's prayer and benediction, Mason's Banquet On Friday night about 100 Masons and their ladies enjoyed a turkey ban- quet in the community ball at Ford- wich. Ronald Klink, of Gorrie, favor- ed with some musical numbers on the piano. Dr. Fraser Hay, of Listowel, showed some very fine slides. The Women's Institute catered for the banquet. Attend Opening Quite a number of ladies from the L.O.B.A. Lodge here attended the opening of the new Queen Mary Lodge at Ilarriston last week. Over one hun- dred ladies were present from Elora, Arthur, Gorrie, Fergus and Fordwieh,' The Grand Worthy Mistress was pre- sent and the degree team from Ver- ges demonstrated the work for the new candidates. Lunch was served at the close, Plan Korean Layette The Fordwieh C,G.I.T. groups met at the home df Ruth Hibberd last week for their November meeting. The meeting was opened by Helen Hoffman, president of the 'rams. It was decided to hold the next meeting on November 23rd. Plans were made to start a. layette for Korea to have ready for display at the re-affiliation service. Shirley Ashton and Mrs. C. Cars- well, assisted by Elaine Derrierling and Joan Hainstock, conducted the wor- ship service. Roll call was answered by twenty-five, The worship study was continued. Missionary study was en- joyed followed by a sing-song with some practicing done for the vesper service. Lunch was served by Ruth Hibberd, Helen Hoffman, Marjorie Foster and Elizabeth Patterson. The meeting was closed with taps. Personals Week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Holt were Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gibson and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gibson of Toronto. Mr, and Mrs, Alex Wray, of Toronto, have spent the past week with rela- tives in the community. Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Albrecht, of ilarriston, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johnson for a few days last week, Mr, and Mrs. Eldon Graham and little daughter and Mr, Percy Lupton, of Toronto, spent the past week here. Miss Esther Harding, of Mt. Forest, visited at her „home here for a few days last week, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Doig and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Doig attended the funeral in Drayton last week of the late Mr. James Barton. We welcome to town Mr. and Mrs. Neil Baylor and daughter, Tanis, of Wallace Township, who have taken up residence in the home they pur- chased from Mr. Roy Gadke. Bert Bellamy, of London, spent a few days last week with relatives In this community, Friends of Mrs. Emmerson Har- grave will be glad to hear that the Is improving after being confined to bed hte past ten days with Wearies caused by a recent fall, Clarence Gibson had the misfortune to be struck with the limb of a tree requiring three stitches in his head, Mr, Jack Wilson and John spent Saturday in Kitchener. Miss Beatrice Hargrave, of Listowel, spent the week-end at the home of lief parents. The Fordwieh Women's Institute will hold RS November meeting In the Community Hall on Tuesday eVerting, November lth, It Will be the fiftieth ahreveesary and all fernier Members are cordially invited. Mr. and MM. Bob CeMpbell and family visited on Sunday with Ma and Mrs. Clare Campbell at Moles- worth, Mr, and 1VIrs. Fred Hatable and janie visited on Sunday With Mr. and Mrs. Janice 13Ieset Mr, Henry Allen, of Come spent last week at the home of Mt, and Mrs, IVIel, Allen. Holey Campbell has returned after spending the last couple Of weeks at Stratford and London. Me, and 1Vire. HarveytteDerreitt and family and Mrs, Clerri. Mebeertlitt a a a a a a a a a 1•11001.fisultmanposilatill‘itiousitOitioliOillif i01$11101611111stinitiloirio101101 YOUR FUTURE depends on them Don't be hindered in your work by the "nerstee", headaches and gastric diaturbauceit resultitig from defective vision. The *WY safe plan is to have your eyes exarnihed at least Once a yeat It's the smallest invest, merit you tali make—and the sotindeSt, 13o it now. W • . R. HAMILTON, OPTOMETRIST "A Complete Visual Analysis" farther Afield News of Neighbour's xn Distant Pieces GOSPEL HALL Reg' $40Ays *moo undoky School 1,040 4p.giontlbpling the Loot at 14,0 00010 MeeSt.ng at VS 0" ifteyer Meeting and thb)eigtuAy• Each Thursday evening eePens. keeeees eree MeDerreett M Brantford. the HeVelek Legion attended the tine veiling of the war memorials in Mild- may on Sunday .afternoon. Mn,. and Mrs, Vera Penny, of Pre$, toll, Aug Me. and Mrs. Otto Seifert. of Gale, attended the Mason's ban- quet ixt town on Fridey aught, The Owe of Fordwieh was sedden- ed eerie' Monday morning by the gad- dee passieg of Selby leoeter,Well- Ireowe resident here. Full pertIcelers next week. The district annual of the Late was held in 'Gorrie Met Week. All the officers were re-elected, and Mr. Jas.. Poster was made recording secretary.