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And there's new safety, too—with new centre-plane brala‘s an entirely new design that gives you swift, sure stops with less pedal pressure. But see for yourself! Drive a De Soto today! Manyfactured in Can'ada bp Clovlet Corporation of' Canada, Limited Watch Climax- Shower of Stars Weekly on TV. Cheek yOUr newspaper for date and time, NOW ON OIS „ -rk 0E40 b so-ro WITH Tt...112 ronill//1/1 11.-C)(-)1-‹ • LEN CRAWFORD MOTORS Wingham Pilot* 710 rMfrY Push-button controls for Power- :Hite automatic transmission aro safety-positioned at the driver's left. There are no sleeve-catching! levers! 44% TELEPHONE FAMILY. Mrs. J. E. Masse, scaled on the right. was once n Bell operaivr herself. Now all six daughters 8114W» here are members of Bell's Montreal staff. Left. tO right: Suzanne, Michelin, Lice, Mrs. IVIasso„ Denise, /Ma (Mrs. Lavigueur) and Claudette (Mrs. canthier). They followed in their mother's footsteps It happens over and over again. A daughter sees how much her mother likes her telephone job and decides she would like to follow in her footsteps. So in she comes • to work at the Bell. When daughter' follows mother and brother follows sister and son follows father you can. be pretty sure that people have found lots of good reasons for joining the telephone company. They know from firsthand experience that the Bell is a good place to work. THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CANADA A Good Place to Work strenc9d to onicl moderation jives it cliartn. can Pati(Ricriter the Pouse who ;71'1)4 iontomtv pm? maerallog today MAKE FINE SHOWING Young People Ihld AT ACHIEVEMENT DAY Valentine Party BLUEVALE — The Bluevale Belles made a fine showing at the Achievement Day in the Wingham High School on Saturday. There are 14 girls in the club this year, Eleanor Smith, Phyllis Elliott, Elaine Kirton, Sharon Montgomery, Carol Greig, Loretta Fischer, Mary Fischer, Joan Mc- Farlane, Brenda Breckenridge, Marie Johnston, Audrey Gamble, Kay Johnston, Joyce Hoffman and Shirley Johnston, The tile of the course this. year was "What Shall I Wear?" and it was ably directed by Mrs, Joe Horton assisted by Miss Emma Johnsten. The club girls made blouses and these and the work of the other club girls in the district were attractWe- ly displayed in the auditorium of the high school. The girls modelled their blouses, parading to the music provided by Mrs. Alec Cor- rigan. Brenda Breckenridge spoke on a display of a costume suitable for a special occasion. Altogether it was a : Very- nice event, Quite a number of Women's Institute members, who. sponsor this project, were present, These included Mrs. Carl Johnston, Mrs. Mungo McFarlane, Mrs, Wm. Pea- cock, Mrs. Jos, Horton, Mrs. Alec Corrigan, Mrs. Harry Elliott, Mrs, A. D. Smith, Mrs. Eldon Kirton and Miss R. Duff. Seven Tables Play At WI. Euchre BLTJEVALE----Seven tables were in play at the euchre held in the community hall on Friday evening, which was sponsored by the Wo- men's Institute, The prize winners were as fol- lows: High scores, Mrs. Nethery and Bob Powell; low scores, Mrs. Darling and Burns Moffatt; lucky chair prize, Mr. Nethery; birthday prize, Mr. Joe Walker; door prize, Mrs. Wm. Nicholson. BLUEVALE—The young people of both..churches met in the school room of the United Church last Tuesday evening, The meeting took the form of a Valentine party, Bob Fraser was in the chair. A short devotional period was followed by a sing song led by Joyce Hoffman. The accompanist was Etoile Moffatt. Games, under the direction of Ken Johnston and Joyce, Hoffman, were followod by a sumptuous repast. W.1. Cancels Event Because of Illness BLUEVALE-• Owing to so 'much sickness in the community and other circumstances, the Women's Institute has decided to cancel Family Night for this year. This affair is always . held in February and it is regrettable that it should have to be cancelled. BLUEVALE Mr. and Mrs. Jack Scott, or New- ton, spent Sunday with Mrs. Scott's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Gor- don Hall. • Mr. and Mrs. Howard Black, of Toronto, were visitors with their daughter, Mrs. Elmer Sellers. The regular service was held in Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday with the minister, Rev. M. McNabb taking as his theme, Psalm 27, "Wait I say on the Lord." FOUR ELS RECEIVE AWARDS SATURDAY WROXETER -Several members of Wroxeter Institute and mothers of the Junior Homemaking Club attended Achievement Day held in Win ham High School auditorium last Saturday. It was a very speCial occasion as awards were given to the four -girls who completed the project, Elaine Statia gave the commen- tary on "A Well Planned Winter Costume for Church," Each of the girls had completed a blouse. Those taking part were Daisy Gibson, Elaine Statia, Aim Douglas who reeeived a silver spoon and their leader, Nil's, ,John Gibson, Sr., who completed ten projects. • Mrs. Lloyd Magee also assisted with the class but was unable to attend Achievement Day. • Interested friends attending were Mrs. Herb Patterson, Mrs. Thomas Burke', Mrs. J. H. Wylie, Mrs. Roht, Gibson, Mrs. Les Douglas and Mrs, David Statia. Also in . attendance was Mrs. Tait Clarke, president of South Huron---Distriet, who Spoke briefly, Mrs. Clarke is the mother of Mrs, John Gibson, Jr. "Supper Dishes" was the project chosen for the coming year. It is hoped there will he suffi- cient interest to continue the Home- Quilt Being Made ray Ladies' Aid kiJEVALE -• The monthly meet- ing of the Morris Group, Knox Presbyterian Church Ladies' Aid, was held at the home of Mrs, Bar- rett, with eight members and two visitors present. The afternoon was spent quilt- ing and lunch was served by the hostess during the afternoon.. Entertainment Held By Community'Club WROXETER—The Community Club held a euchre and dance in the new community centre on Fri- day night with a fair attendance. SangSters' Orchestra provided music for the dancing. Progressive euchre was also en- joyed with Mrs. Ivan Haskins win- ning high score for the ladies and Mrs. Wm. Wright, playing as a man, also holding high score.'1Virs, William Hart won the lucky chair prize. TELLS OF COMPASSION AT DAY OF PRAYER WROXETER--The annual World Day of Prayer for Wroxeter and district was held on Friday after- noon in the United Church hall, with a. good attendance. Leaders for the service were Mrs. Ken Edgar, vice-president of the Woman's Missionary Society; Mrs. William Hart; president of the Woman's Association and Mrs. G. L. Dobson, president of the Tues- day Starlight Grout). Assisting with the prayers was Mrs, George Griffith and Mrs. Glenn McMichael, leader of the C.G.I.T. group, The speaker was Mrs. Frank Russell, of Gorrie, wino gave an inspiring message on compassion. The speaker stressed that we for- give those around us and spoke of the compassion of Christ upon the cross when he said, "Father, for- give them for they know not what they do." Mrs, James Doig was organist for the service. Mrs, Charles Me- Cutcheon and Mrs. D. S. Mac- Naughton sang a duet "Somebody's Praying for You," accompanied by Miss K. Hazelwood. Mrs. J. H, Wylie and Mrs. James Sanderson received the offering. Mission Band Has Friendship Theme, WROXETER—The Buds of Promise Mission Band held the February meeting in the United Church hall on Tuesday evening following school. Helen Magee, president, was in charge. Elaine Statia read the minutes, Friendship was the theme of. the meeting. With quiet music in the background members formed a circle for the devotional service with the following assisting: Louise and 'Catharine Edgar, Wayne Sanderson, Gail Statia and Sharon Elliott, Ian Wheeler gave the prayer and Carol Louttit read the Beatitudes, Hymns used were "Jesus Bids Us Shine" and "Gentle Jesus, Meek and Mild.", All repeated the Purpose. Mrs. Jim Sanderson was story teller taking the third chapter from the study book, "The Boy with the' Busy Walk," Harvey Wheeler re-. ceived the offering. Following the benediction the children enjoyed a singing game. Leaders are Mrs. Merwyn Grain- ger, Mrs. Jim Sanderson, Mrs, Lloyd Magee and Mrs. Ken Edgar. Group to Affiliate With W.M.S. Soon WROXETER---The regular meet- ing of the Wroxeter group of Cana- dian Girls in Training was held at the home of Nancy Newton on Wednesday of last week with nine girls present. The worship service for girls prepared for The World Day of Prayer with the theme, "One Flock, One Sepherd," was carried out. Shirley Reid, president, took the leader's part. Others assisting were Nancy Newton, Gwen Gibson, Catharine MacDonald and Faye Smith, Mrs. G. L. Dobson told the story, Ilynins used were "All People that on Earth Do Dwell," ."rhe King of Love My Shepherd Is," "Shepherd of Eager Youth." The girls continued their Indian head work, In the near future this group will affiliate with the Wo- man's Missionary Society in a spec- ial service, Group to Gather For Transportation WROXETER—The Tuesday Star- light Group of the United Church will vineet on the evening of Feb- ruary .28th at 8 o'eloelt at the home of Mrs. Andy Gibson, In charge of the meeting arc Mrs. John Clarke and Mrs. Cecil Yeoman, Members are asked to gather at the borne of Mrs. William Wright for . transportation to the mectinZ YOU CAN DEPEND ON ,,,,,,„.1,,,,,,rail e:i _.- , le rimers ekeett set& mid mantel, bselc- - ....— DODOS oche, tired feeling, ,-. KINNEy ....: disturbed teSt Men -:. .. N"".. "6'1'1'4 "' PILLS Win, nth Weill)* , / e Lave kiencys Le normal duty. Yen. t.',;-.1,'',,,,___L...,r_ .•.,, feel ho(ttr---skeil f": teller, work bettor. 4.,:',..i.2.".,:::..::::.;;;;', Gm, nold's nt. my. Anss Rom, 'Cm can 1.. lie depend 0n bo(14'0, SO iiiROXETER Rev, W. J. V, Buchanan will in- struct a church membership class each Sunday from 2 to 3 o'clock in Wroxeter United Church for young people, fourteen ye.ars of age and over, Parents or candidates are ask to contact the minister, Mr, and Mrs. William Hart en- tertained at dinner on Saturday night for their son, Lyle and Mrs. Hart, Toronto, on the occasion of their first wedding anniversary. Those present were Bill Hart, of St. Catharines, Mrs. Reg Newton, Betty and Nancy and ,Miss Erla Newton. Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton was in . Listowel on Thursday where she attended a trousseau tea for Miss Maxine Roberts, whose marriage to Paul Smith, Toronto, took place in Listowel United Church on Sat- urday, Guests of Mr. and Mrs, Eldred Nichol on Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. Jim McIntosh, Kincardine, - Friends of Mr. Thomas Brown will he glad to know he is making good progress following an opera- tion in Victoria Hospital, London. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hart and baby daughter spent the week-end with their parents in town. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Gibson and Vance left last - week for a vacation in Florida. Saturday visitors with Mrs. D. S. IVIacNaughton were Mrs, Frank Forster and Miss Mary Corbett, Toronto, Mrs. I. J. Gamble and John Gamble, Fordwieh. Mrs, Ben -Hyslop, who has been ill with pneumonia, is greatly im- proved. Mr. and Mrs,. Jim McKee and family, Elmira, were week-end visi- tors with Mr. and Mrs. Tylerwyn Grainger. Friends here learned with regret of the death on Thursday of Earth Patterson of Fordwich, Mr. Patter- son, a native of Howick had been in poor health for some years. Members of Forest Lodge A.F. & AM, attended a memorial service in the Edgar funeral home on Sun- day evening, Funeral services were held on Monday from Fordwich United Church. Ladies' Wednesday League. Queens, 68; Spades, 67; Hearts, 58; Clubs, 55; Diamonds, 49; Aces, 43. • High single, NIA's., Tom Jardiu, 270; high triple, Mrs. MaeTn- tyre, (100. Ladies' Thursday League Mrs. .T. Kerr, 1457; Mrs. J. Mac- Intyre, 1454; Mrs. G. Cameron, 1353; Mrs. D. Nesmith, 1344; Mrs, W. Henry, i333; Mrs. R. M. Mc- Kinney, 1292. High single, Mrs. Tt. Spry, 21(1. Commercial League The last game of the third series was played on Tuesday night. The fourth series . will complete the season then the finals will com- mence. Teams that have qualified so far are Cardinals, Canaries and Orioles. Final standing of the third ser- ies: Cardinals, 24; Orioles, 20; Blue- jays, 18; Canaries, 18; Wrens, 16; Bluebirds, 9, High scores for the night, ladies' high single, Mrs. D. Cameron, 245; men's high single, J. Smith, 226; ladies' high triple, tie Mrs. V. Laughlcan and Miss J. Bain, 559; men's high triple, W. Johnston, 612. Team high score, Cardinals, 2652. High scores for this third series: Ladies' high single, Mrs. J. Mae- IntYre,- 295; men's high single, W. Johnston, 308; ladies' high triple, J, Maelntyre, 717; men's high triple, W. Johnston, 790, Team high score, Cardinals, 2902. Lloyd's R. & Club Office, 2443; boiler room, 2408; • machine shop, 2302; shipping room, 2876; veneer room, 2296. High single, Bill Johnston, 282, High triple, Bill jonnston, 720. --- • Crop Report lIntermittent snowfall coupled with the occasional thaw continues to augment the water supply. With little or no frost and an excellent covering of snow, hay, pasture and Wheat fields- are wintering well re- ports G. W. Montgomery, agrienl- torah representative for Huron County. / • Approximately 800 farmers at- tended the annual County Hog Produecirs' -meeting this week, The majority -of those attending the. meeting gave their approval of the program that the Ontario Hog Proricersv Co-Operative is carrying cirri On behalf of hog produoern. Pot-Luck Supper 41 Institute Meeting WROXETER.---The March meet- ing of the Wroxeter 'Women's Institute will be held on Wednes- day afternoon, March 7th, at 2.30 o'clock in the community hall. The motto will be "Teenagers Need Models Not Critics." The president, Mrs. Herb Pat- terson will give her summary for the year, Standing committee re- ports will be given by the conven- ers and Mrs. W. T, MacLean will tell of the 19.55 ploughing match at which. W, I. groups of Ontario sponsored a tent. Roll call will be "A Hot Supper Dish." A pot-luck supper will be served at the close of the meeting, to which all members arc asked -to contribute, IIOMEMAKERS' 'SERVICM• In some communities the Red • Cross Homemaker fills the dual role of mother and hotisekeeper itl homes where there is illness, or some other family emergency. Here .. is someone the father can count on to give hie children constant, loving care while dunning, his borne with the utmost efficiency, A, Nicholson Takes ' Charge of Meeting BLUEVALE--The young people of the United Church met on Sun- d ay evening.' Bob Fraser presided and the program, was in charge of Alan Nicholson. Lloyd Wheeler gave a paper on "Choosing a Vo- cation." Prayer Is Theme .40 I Joint Meeting Al. BLUE:VALE—The World Day of prayerr. was observed in the United Chureb''On February 17th with Mrs. R. 3;'..14tolVfurray and Mrs, jack wickstecid in charge of the meet- ing, .Thosc 'assisting .were Mrs. M. Frase'r,.. Mrs. • Sparling ^ Johnston, Mrs: Harvey Robertson and Mrs, Barnard. A quartet composed of Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs, Corrigan, Mrs. C. 130sinare and Mrs. Horton sang "E're -You Left Your Room," Rev. Maurice McNabb gave the address taking his text from the 6th chapter of Ephesians, verses 18 a nd 19 and gave an eloquent and earnest address on the subject of prayer. -Mrs. Eddie Wadel, Terry, Rose- mary, Marlene and Jimmy of Tees- water, were visitors with friends in -the village on Saturday. Rev, R. A. and Mrs. Brook spent Thursday with their son and his making Club work in this district. family in Galt. Mr. and Mrs. 'Neil McLean of Toronto, were week-end visitors in the village.