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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1961-03-29, Page 8Weekly B.i ,GRAws Cliffo rd P ua clop and John B. M L we 'Nang There v\so'c iarr t.insnevepui izrtcasbi(v'l.s.enint to play and B deeest; Wheeler and George :Johnston. The novelty prize winners for having the most lone hands were Mrs, Earl Noble and Jesse Wh eel er, Herson Irwin will be convener of the next party, the high prize winners at theleffit4; iar weekly progressiiie party held on Wednesday in the community centre; 4....hromesesW Ceci, Folding Aluminum AWNINGS LUMBER — Telephone 260 Walpo FLOOR Aluminum WALL SASH TILES DOORS BUILDING — CUPBOARDS Wingham SECOND Western Ontario CALF SALE Thursday, April 4 AT THE GLANWORTH SALES ARENA 75 HOLSTEINS — 10 JERSEYS — SUITABLE FOR 4H WORK These outstanding calves were selected on their good type as well as sound production pedigrees. The majority are sired by, top unit bulls from good record dams with from, 100% to 150% B,C.A, and classified "Good Plus" or better or show evidence of doing so. Many calves from last years sale won classes through- out Western Ontario and the management congratulates these boys and girls. In the Holstein section 45 are. junior and 30 are senior valve% There are ii senior Jerseys and 1 junior. It you have a son or daughter we recommend starting them right in the purebred livestock lousiness by selecting one of these goad calves, GORDON F. BELL SHORE HOLSTEINS LTD. — Sales Managers BOB SHORE — Auctioneer Sure She's Big for Her Age! The boss feeds SHUR.GAIN Get your chicks off to a good start. Develop- ment of bone, muscle, feathers and "resistance" comes naturally with Shur-Gain Chick Starter. Shur-Gain Chick Starter is a scienti- fically formulated feed with high protein value, extra vitamin forti- cation, high mineral content and increased energy level . the right balance of nutrients .your chicks need. Get Shur-Gain Chick Starter in the bright new and sanitary package MASH or CRUMBLES. WINGHAM FEED MILL Wingham, Ontario Phone 142 'range Welt Tito Wingbana AdvaneeaTimaa, Wednesday March gs. 1001 Anglican Women !MRS. R, PROCTER HEADS INSTITUTE A service will be held on aloud PridaY, Mareh 31st, at 11,30 aan., in St.- Stephen's Ana:lean Church with the rector, the Rev. E. C. Attwell, in charge. BU Y fRU M A .FIRM You. Kno x Jones, MacNaughton Seeds have been doing business in Western Ontario for many years. Customers know they can be depended upon to pro- vide quality seed that's true to variety at a reasonable price, Since seeds are Jones, MacNaughton Seeds only bus- iness they are experts in buy- ing; cleaning and merchandis- ing seed. Because they know where to buy and when to buy they can sell to you at worthwhile savings. Always osk for Jones, Macidaughton seeds for service ... satisfac- tion . savings. From your local Dealer, or Jones, Mani/laughter! Seeds Exeter Phone 664 Crediton Phone 3-W London Phone GE 2-2258 6011111E Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hutton and. Mr. and. Mrs. Thomas Dickison. Shirley and Margie, all of Walker- ton, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ashton. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Burgers, Snel- grove, visited last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Burgers, Miss Etta Burns held a success- ful auction sale of household ef- fects in the community halt last Saturday. Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. 'Kenneth Underwood, who re- turned on Sunday from attending the funeral of the latter's brother, William Thurlow, 43, of McAdam, N.B., who died following a heart attack. Mr. and Mrs, Edgar Dame and family viisted recently with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edgar, of St. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs, Robert Edgar and family spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Glen. McMichael, Wroxeter. Dr. and Mrs. William Murphy, of Stouffville, visited at the same home. Rick Irwin awl Bob Grainger were received on profession of faith at the Gorrie United Church on Sunday by Rev, J. E. Clarke. Mr. and Mrs Raymond Gowdy were received by transfer. Mrs. Mary Wearing, Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, Norman Carson. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Intini. and family, of Hamilton, visited Mr. and Mrs. George Brown on Sunday. Mrs, Knowlson Elliott, Grimsby, is visiting Mrs. Everett Carson. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Fleet and family, of Palmerston, visited Mr. and Mrs. David Neilson on Sunday. The quilting bee will be held in the United Church on Thursday, all day, when six or more quilts will be made. All ladies are cor- dially invited to come and help. These quilts are for mission bale. Mrs. Fred McGee, Wingham, and Mr. Charles Finlay, London, visited Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Douglas. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller spent Make Two Quilts GORRIE --- The WA of St. Steph- en's Anglican .Church met in the ILL. hall on Thursday afternoon for quilting. Twenty-two ladies were in. attendance. Two quilts were finished, one, for refugees in Hong Kong and one for the Mo- hawk Institute in Brantford. A short devotional and business period was held when the financial report of the bazaar and dinner on March. 18th was given. One hun- dred dollars was voted for church purposes, Roll call was answered with one of the Commandments and Mrs. Norman Wade read -a short paper on keeping the commandments awl the modern conception of them. Mrs. Bertha. Plant read the ,Ser;p- tore. Lunch was served and a so- cial time enjoyed. • Mrs. E. Ferguson Has 88th Birthday GORRIE -We- extend best wiches to Mrs. Ellen Ferguson, who mark_ ed her 88th birthday on March 20 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Dinsmore, and Mr. Dinsmore. Mrs. Ferguson is able to be about each day but finds it hard to hear. Mr. Joseph Bennett, Gor- rie, is her son. She has lived. all her life in Howick Township and was born- on the tenth concession, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Short. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Morley McMichael, Turnberry Township. Mrs. Harry Ferguson is visiting Mr. and Mrs, Everett Sparling in London. Mr, and Mrs, Wilford King, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller visited friends in London on Thursday and Friday. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Koch visit- ed Mr. and Mrs. John Baylor on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Douglas and Wayne, Belmore, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gowdy. Congratulations to Miss Carol Robinson, who was chosen as the best actress in the Junior Farmers' FestiVal at Listowel High School on Friday night by the adjudicator from. London. Perth, Bruce, Grey and Huron counties were compet- ing. Robert .Mitchell, George Meech- am and Cecil Clarke left Sunday for Timmins. Mr. and. Mrs. Robert Harrison and Mr. and Mrs. Manfred Irwin attended the funeral held at Brad- ford of their cousin, Mrs. Ernest Lisk, of Newmarket, on Friday. Mr, John Dodds, Toronto, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Dodds, last Tuesday. Mr. Bill Nay spent Saturday in Kitchener, Mrs, Nay accompanied him home after spending the week at. the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Merklinger. Mr. Merklinger is home from the hospital. Miss Marian Robinson, Kitchen- er, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nickel, Teeswater, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Galloway. TWO AMR FAMILIES MOVING TO DOCK GORRIE --Two families of Dela- ware, U.S.A., Amish settlers are arriving this week in Howick Township. Moses Beachy has purchased the farm of Clifford Dodds, con. U. Howl& Township. Mr. Dodds is moving to a :arm north of Chesley on Wednesday. Henry Mass, is a brother-in-law of Moses Beachy, who has purchased the farm of William Stepleton on con. 15, Ho- wick. Mr. Stapleton is moving to Wingham on Tuesday. Shower Held for Bride-Elect GORRIE Mrs. Russell Powell was hostess at a miscellaneous shower held at her home on Tues- day evening in honor of Miss Ruth Toner, bride-to-be. A mock wedding was held and a bride's book made. There were 24 neigh- bors present, Miss Barbara Thorn- ton presented the basket of gifts. BRIDE HONORED GORRIE The teachers and pupils of West Howlek presented Miss Ruth 'Toner, bride of the week, and music supervisor, with an electric toaster,' C.G.I.T. Meeting BELGRAVE Tlfe regular meet- ing of the Canadian Girls in Training was opened with games. 'by Janice Walsh, followed by the CGIT hymn, purpose and prayer in unison. Marilyn Campbell read -the minutes and 15. members and three leaders answered the roll call. Mrs. J. H. Anderson read a chapter from the mission study. Joyce Procter opened the worship service with a hymn, followed by the Scripture reading by Wendy Fear. Joyce Procter read the story. Doreen Pattison and Lynda Coultes took up the offering and a hymn was sung. Joyce Procter read the benediction and the meeting closed with "Taps." BENRAVE Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Byers and Miss June Byers • of Royal Oak, Mich., called on Mr. and Mrs, Carl Procter Sunday afternoon. . Mr. and Mrs. iGoldie Wheeler and family of London, visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, Herb Wheeler, ' Mr. Telford Cook is a patient in the Wingham General Hospital. Mr, and Mrs. Alan -Campbell and Dean of London, visited over the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Pengelly and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Campbell, The ladies of Knox United Church are quite busy these days re-decorating the basement of hhe church. Miss Lillian Pengelly of Toronto spent the week-end with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, Pen- gelly. Toner-McPherson Vows on Saturday GORRIE—Easter lilies, ferns and tall candelabra were the setting in the Garlic United Church on Sat- urday, at 2.30 pan„ for the double ring ceremony performed by -Rev. J. E. Clarke, when Ruth Irene Toner became the bride of Thomas James McPherson. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Irving Toner,- R. R. 2, Wroxeter, and the groom is the son of Mr, and Mrs. James D. McPherson, R. R. 3, Tees- water, Mrs. Norman Carson, Gorrie, pre- sided at the organ and accompan- ied the soloist, Miss Carol Robin- son, •Gorrie, who sang the "Wed- ding Prayer" and "Through the Years." The bride, wore a floor length gown of net and Chantilly lace over taffeta, with Sabrina neckline and lily.'point sleeves. The very bouffant skirt featured back and front panels embroidered with se- quins and seed pearls,. Her finger- tip veil of hand• rolled French il- lusion was held by a crown of or- ganza trimmed with rhinestones and sequins, and she carried a cascade bouquet of pink Sensation roses, white feathered carnations' and -ivy. The bride's three sisters. Preston, was matron of honor, the bridesmaids were Mrs. Max Bell, Gorrie, and Mrs. Peter. Harrison, Harriston, They wore identical waltz-length gowns of flocked 1101VICK LIONS MEET IN WROXETER HALL Monday evening, March 20, was Ladies' Night when the Howick Lions met for their monthly supper meeting, held this time in the com- munity hall, Wroxeter. A delicious dinner, catered -by members of the WA of the United Church, was served to over fifty Lions and guests, with representations pre- sent from the Wingham and Brus- sels Clubs, Lion President Gordon Moir pre- sided and among the head table guests were Rev. E, C. Atwell and Mrs. Attwell, of Gorrie; Lion President Bill Cruikshank and Mrs. Cruikshank, of Wingham; Lion President Jack McDonald and Mrs, McDonald, of Brussels; Lion President Gordon Moir and Mrs. Moir; vice-president Lion Warne Zurbrigg and Mrs. Zurbrigg; and vice-president Lion Tack Clarke and Mrs. Clarke, and past-president Lion Don McLaughlin and Mrs. McLaughlin, of the Howick Club. During the evening vocal enter- tainment was provided by the Wright Sisters, of Clifford, (who recently appeared on OKNX-TV contest), accompanied by Miss Mary Fisher, of Whitechurch, at the piano, The toast to the Queen was pro- posed by Lion President -Gordon Mole; the toast to the ladies by Lion Dori McLaughlin and replied to by Mrs. Jack Clarke, -and the toast to the guests was proposed by Lion Jack Clarke and replied to by Lion Jack McDonald, The guest speaker, Rev. B. C. At- Well, rector of the Anglican parish of Gorrie, 14-'ordwieh and Wroxeter, chose as his subject "Scouting" in which -he stressed "character building," Mr. Atwell is most inter- ested in this organization and is an active leader of the local Scouts, having been a member of the or- ganization himself, and later a dis- trict leader. Mr. Atwell also con- gratulated the Howick Lions Club on sponsoring the championship Howick Lions Juvenile Hockey team again. this year, Lion "wart Whitfield thanked the speaker and presented him with -a gift on behalf of the club, Gifts Were also present- - ed to the Wright Sisters and Miss Fisher by Lical Warren Zurbrigg. The president announced + that this was "'Ken likigar" night, and marking this occasion, Ken (who has been Tail Twister for the local club for seventeen of the eighteen years of it existence) was pre- sented with a bronze plaque from Lions International, in honor of his services to the club, Although taken completely by surprise he expressed his thanks and said it had been a •pleasure working in the Lions Club. The duties of Tail Twister for the evening were ably taken over by Lion Bill Felker. A draw was held with a number of people winning gifts. The meeting closed with the usual Lions roar, after which a short executive meeting was -held. United -Church W.A. Meeting WRONETER—Mrs, Stan Galla- her and Miss Gertie Bush were the committee in charge on Tuesday when the WA held their regular meeting in the church school room. Opening hymn was. "Beneath the Cross of Jesus," followed by prayer lad .by Mrs. Stan Gallaher, Miss Bush took the Scripture, Roll call, a Bible verse containing the Word "Cross," was answered ,by 1.5 mem- bers. Mrs. Gallaher gave a, worth- while Easter message in, the form of a reading and the closing hymn, "Alas -and Did My Saviour Bleed" was followed -by the Lord's prayer in unison, Mrs. Charles McCutcheon, presi- dent, took the business portion of the meeting and members are urg- ed to -attend the. Presbyterian meeting of the WMS at Wingham on April 0th. WA members are re- quested to attend. Mrs. Harry Adams volunteered to inquire -about having new quilting clamps made. Report of the proceeds of the Lions supper served March 20th was given, and the remainer of the afternoon was spent quilting, fol- lowed by lunch, • WROXETER Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gibson re- turned last week from Florida after vacationing three weeks in the sunny south. Mr. and Mrs. /van Benson, Rip- ley, were Thursday visitors with the.latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ingram Mrs, A, Hunt and Mr. Lloyd Runt spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs, Robert Tait and family, Ajax, and Mr. and Mn.s George IXunt and family, 13rampton. ' Little Marjorie Bateman, GO.trlo„ won the $50.00 in the intermediate hockey dray' at the dance held 41 Wroxeter communtly hall on Sat, today, March 18th. -Gregory Stephens, five-Year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stepla ens, fell from his -tricycle and off 0, verandah, where he was playing, It required six stitches to clog the cut under his chin, hers tin; se, Mrs. Attention Farmers I CONSTRUCT UPRIGHT CONCRETE SILOS UP TO 50 lqiilET Contact: ARNOLD HUGILL Box 164 92 Cambria Rd., Goderich Phone JA 4-9437 collect 22-29* 1111111111111111111111M10111111.111111.111111MI Of Course It's In Good. Condition . . . 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The reception and dinner was held in the church parlors with Rev, T. J. aVfcKinney, of Tees- water, as toastmaster, The bride's mother chose mint green nylon over flowered taffeta with beige accessories, and corsage of yellow roses -and mains. The groom's mo- ther wore a delphinium blue -bro- caded dress with blue flowered hat and white accessories and corsage of pink roses and mums. The bride's going-away costume was a pale green suit with petal hat, beige coat with Spindrift green accessories and corsage of yellow roses. On return from their.wedding trip they will reside on the groom's farm, concession 8, •Culross Town- attendants were her ship, The -bride is music supervisor • Mrs, Wilmer Ross, in the schools. Out of town guests were present from Jarvis, Port Dover, Guelph, Petawawa, Ottawa, Preston, God- erich, Harris-ton, Holyrood, White- church and Teeswater. BELGRAVB--The historical re- search meeting of the Belg"ave Women's Institute was held on Tuesday afternoon in the com- munity centre with a good attend- ance. Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler read the following -list of officers the nominating committee had chosen: -President, Mrs. Richard Procter; first and second vice-presidents. Mrs. C, R. Logan and Mrs. Stanley Cook; Secretary - treasurer, Mrs, Carl Procter; assistant, Mrs. Ken- neth Wheeler; branch directors, Mrs. Stanley Black, Mrs. Albert Vincent, Mrs. J, G. Anderson; press reporter, Mrs. Carl Procter; pian- ists, Mrs. J, M. Coultes and Mrs. Lawrence Vannan; .auditors, IVirs. C. .R. Logan and Mrs. C. 'H. Wheeler; representative to the arena board, Mrs. Ivan. Wightman; representative to the Wingham Hospital Auxiliary, Mrs. Lyle Hop- per; convener of resolutions, Mrs. George Michie; district director, Mrs. Walter Scott; program print- ing convener, Mrs. James IViichie; Tweedsmuir Book committee, Mrs. Walter Septa Mrs, J. Wheeler, Mrs. Leslie Bolt, Mrs. Earl Anderson, Mrs. James Michie and Mrs. Ivan ,Wightman, Committee conveners: Agricul- ture, Mrs. Garner Nicholson; Can- adian industries, Mrs. Leslie Bolt; citizenship, Mrs. J, M, Coultes; education, Mrs, Earl Anderson; his- torical research, Mrs. Walter Scott; home economics, Mrs, Herson Ir- win; health, Mrs. Stewart Procter; community activities, Mrs. Clar- ence Hanna; public relationS, Mrs. Stanley Cook. In charge of the grandmothers' meeting, Mrs. Cora ,McGill; the Christmas meeting, Mrs. C. R. Coultes, and the Easter meeting, Mrs, Clark Johnston, The group decided to purchase a blind hemmer for the use of the members. A card of thanks was read from Mrs, J. M. •Cotultes, Twenty dollars was donated to the Jamaioa -fund, and $5.00 to the United Church for the- use of same for the anniversary dinner. Mrs. Stanley Cook expressed words of thanks to all who had helped with the anniversary dinner and the banquet -they recently catered -to, She also urged the ladies to get the standing reports sent into the dis- trict convener, .From a number of training courses available the group voted on "Hints for the Home Nurse" as first choice and "Safety Begins at Home," as second choice. The group decided that the WI would order the Federated News to he sent to all the members. Mrs. Leslie Bolt reported on the School Fair priies. Mrs. -Pierson Irwin gave a report of the 4-H Club and of being to Walkerton and Wingham to meetings concerning this work, The group is sending a gift to the soldier they have adopted at, Westminster Hospital, for 10 birthday. It was agreed to pay $1.00 to the National Foundation Fund, Mrs, Lyle hopper, convener of the sewing bee for the hospital, mode arrangements for those to go who could and five volunteered to go, M rs. Ivan Wightman was con, vener of the program and ~lbq roll call was answered by th bringing or telling kitchen equipment and its I, C, R. Logan gave the address, "De You Remember." Current events, "Monster on Wheels" wits given by Mrs. Ivan. Wightman, Lunch was served by Mrs, Stail ley Black, Mrs, Walter Scott and Mrs. Clarence Hanna.