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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1961-04-19, Page 3$ 0 Spring Specials ,,„ OF LLOYD AND GENDRON STROLLERS and CARRIAGES xive BUY' NOW _L AND SAVE! Strollers • From $9.25 Cic N X WIN-A-DRYER CONTEST STORE "WE SAVE YOU MONEY" (5004 Furniture • PHONE 51 WINGHAM This — Compact. , for Small Cars .From $38.75 •••••••••••••••••••••••••:"••••\ •••••••••••‘,.•••• RECEPTION and DANCE in Whitechurch community. hall on FIIIBAY. APRIL 28th, In, honor of Mr. and Mrs. Clatregfee •WitIker (Margaret Jonea). Everybody wet- coMe. Ladies please bring' lunch. orchestra Will supply the 'music, 19,26 GORRIE WA and WMS nwiii hold or joint ineeting TIEW/L.S- DAY evening in the Gerrie United Chdrelt at 8.30, With the WM$ iit charge of the program. Rev. J. Clarke will the new Or- ganization, United t8udeh. Women, DANCE CANCELLED The dance, which was to have been held in Whiteehurek Memorial ball od Priday, April 214t, has been can- celled because of Preparatory Ser. vice the Presbylnitan Clinrch. CANCER SOCY. 'CAMPAIGN ickGINS rititbAir, Afilittif, 21 The Biliatiktk Of VViilkiliti111 District High School will again tativgisit the 1;littrit for the annual land raising cam paign For the Canadian Cancer Society, MOVING SALE WE ARE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION ALL GOLF 'CLUBS, BALLS AND CARTS will be greatly reduced in price , FISHING TACKLE and SPORTING GOODS will be priced for immediate sale 9.0.••••••••••••••*osnee•wo•••• Hartley House Smoke Shop WALKERTON, ONTARIO ' Does your bank really help you save money? Of course it does. Every bank in Canada offers you a Savings Account service. No matter 'what bank you visit, the Savings Account system is operated the same way. So why should you choose Toronto-Dominion over any other bank? The answer is quite simple. It's the happy combination of the service and the people who provide it for you, that makes all the difference. Our tellers are the FRIENDLIEST you'll find This is Shirley Ricketts, a Savings Account Teller at our Mt. Pleasant & Davisville branch in Toronto. Shirley is shown here accepting a regular deposit from one of her customers. Shirley likes to watch her customers' Savings grow, be- cause, she knows how important it is to have the money on hand for the things you want and need. You'll find efficient, friendly people like Shirley Ricketts in every Toronto-Dominion branch across the country, Their :Interested" kind of service makes it much easier for you to save at "The Bank". Make it a point to meet some of our people soon and see for yourself how much , # PEOPLE MACE THE DIPPERENCE AT EIMIVORON115,DOMINION `THE SANK THAT LOOKS OttAti je., R, RUNSTEOTLER, Muttuger Wisghon Retold, BANK A. E. GRAHAM, M tteiler Gerrie tressch MR. AND MRS, W, JACK AITCHISON • Farming can be a risky business: There are sonic things you can't control the Weather; Rut You can reduce some of the other risks, With CIA's. Vann Family Protection plan you Van get protection ggainst some of the costs of 9 accidents to you Ea sickness s accid ents to others for which yen are responsible. FoF full 'details just call Cecil. Falconer, Whitechurch Wingham 570J3 COOPERATIVE CIA INSURANCE ASSOCIATION CARD PARTY EVERY MONDAY EVENING at 9 pinn. Euchre and Solo, at the Belmore Community Centre, Spon- sored by the Community Centre Board, rr EUCHRE PARTY . the Legioli Auxiliary invites every- one lei come and enjoy the final euchre of the season at the Legion Home on MONDAY, APRIL.24, 8.30 p.m. Prizes. Ltinch. ST. STEPHEN'S W.A. will meet at the home or MrS. , Harry pink on THURSDAY AF- TERNOON at 2.30. Roll tall, Verse of an taster hymn. The annual Thankoffering Will be presented. GORRIE MISSION BAND Will meet THURSDAY after selioel in the United Church. Rad end—, bring used stamps. EUCHRE AT ODOFELLOWS HALL on PRIDAV", APRIL 21st, at 8.80 p.m, Sponsored by the OthifelloWs. Good prizes. Everybody welemati. Lunch, Admission ii0e, GORRIE Mr. Harvey Snarling, treasurer of the Gorrie; and district Red Cross Society, reports that 09.8 has been collected in, the recent campaign. There are Still some concession lines to be beard from, Mr. Kelly Coulter of Moncton, NB., visited hit/ uncle, Mr, Harry Holmes and aunt, Miss Irene Holmes on Sunday. The Rev. R. E. Meally of Blyth was the preacher in St. Stephen's Anglican Church on Sunday. The Rev, E. Q. Attwell preached in Blyth, Auburn and 13elgrave. Mrs. D. J. Metcalfe, Paisley, Mrs; Harry Metcalfe, Pinkerton, spent several days with Miss Beatrice Pinter and Mrs. John Metcalfe, owing to the illness of the latter. Mr, and Mrs. Archie McDonald of Orillia spent Tuesday and Wed- nesday with. Mrs. L. N. Whitley, Misses Lois Ferguson, Barbara Ferguson and Sheila Ireland of Teeswater returned home Wednesr day after spending Easter holidays with Mr, and Mrs. Everett Snar- ling, London. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Ferguson and Mrs. Harry Ferguson visited Wednesday at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Howes, Galt, visited Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ed- gar on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Black; Hamilton, Miss Jean Kyle and Mr. James Kyle, Drumbo, were Saturday visitors at the same home. Miss Marian Robinson and Miss Haroldine Wright, Sudbury, nurs- es-in-training at the Ontario Hos- pital, St. Thomas, spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rob_ inson. Jack King, University of Toronto, and Wendy Gott, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Frank King. , On Monday Jack leaves for the Spring Camp, Hunts- ville, where he ,will spend. a month with the Forestry Engineering. Miss Margaret HaStie, nurse-in- training at Guelph General Hos- pital, who was "on a week's holi- day, spent a few days in London. Mr. and Mrs; Wilford King vis- ited Wednesday 'with Mr.•and Mrs: Fleming Grainger, Jamestown. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Blythe and family of Milton and other friends were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ro- bert Hastie on Sunday at a turkey dinner on the occasion of their sons' birthdays, Kevin is four and Donald two. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Machan and family, Fordwich, Mr. William Beyer and Miss Emma Wahl, Lis- towel, were Sunday visitors at the home of 'Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Koch. Mrs. Percy Ashton is a patient in Listowel Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gowdy vis- ited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hunkin, Belmore. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Gillander, of Windsor, spent, a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Justin Will. Mr. and Mrs, W. C. Xing vis- ited Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Ira McLean, Wroxeter. Mr. Arthur Ballagh, Teeswater, spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gowdy. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bender, Somme, Sask., visited at the homes of Glad Edgar and Mrs. Gordon Edgar on Wednesday and Thqrs- day. • Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Woods; Judy Embroider Names For Bride's Apron GORRIE --NW Marie Haggle en- tertained Saturday evening at her hogs in honor of Mims. -Colleen Donnelly, Reg,N,, bride-tO-be, when •rni$cellatxpoqa shower was held. Each, friend embroidered her name On material for an apron and bingo, was enjoyed. Misses Mar- garet and Marie Hastie presented the gifts in a gaily deporated, 4,04- kot, The hostess -served a dainty lunch. Miss Donnelly and Mr. Michael Druland of Toronto wilfne married in the Anglican Church, Harriston, on May 6th. 83rd Birthday CORRIE—August Keil celebrat- ed his 83rd birthday on• Saturday when a family dinner was held at the home of his son, Harold Keil and Mrs. Keil. Guests from a dis- tance were his only sister, Mrs. Peter Patrick and Mr. Patrick of St. Thomas. Mr. Keil is well known in the township, having been agent for the Howick Mutual Fire Insurance Co. for many years, Many friends will join in hearty congratulations and best wishes. He enjoys fairly good health. PlastiC Flowers Made at Institute GORRIE—Mrs. Gordon Edgar' demonstrated the ;art of making plastic foam flowers at the How- ick Junior Institute, This meet- ing was held .in the Gorrie' com- munity hall on Tuesday evening, with 17 members present. Miss Elaine Miller was the con- vener in charge of the demonstra- tion, Mrs. •Ronald McMichael pre- sided for the business, They later joined .the Junior Farmers with Barry Mulvey, Alex Strong, Gwen Hyndman and Evelyn Anne Ste- phens in charge of the program. • BANKER SPEAKS ON FARM LOANS The tllowick Junior Farmers held their April meeting on Wednesday evening in the . Gorrie community hall. Members fees were paid in answer to the roll 'call. Alex. Graham, manager, of the Toronto-Dominion Bank, spoke on "Farm Loans." They, later joined the Junior In- stitute for a joint meeting. Gwen Hyndman gave a paper, with the theme "Spring." Plans were discus- sed for a dance to be held in. Gorrie to raise funds. and Gene, -Kitchener, spent the week-end with Mrs, James Shera. Mr. and Mrs. MerVyn Stephens, James and Jean,: Goderich, and Miss Sandra Chamney, Belgrave, visited Sunday at the home of Mrs. A. L. Stephene. Birth CAMERON—George 'and Grace (nee Edgar) announce the birth of their daughter, . Nellie Jean, born April 5th, 1961, in St. Jo- seph's Hospital, Hamilton. LIVED IN WINGHAM COUPLE CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING Mn, and Mrs. W. Jack Aitchison of Mooretown, Ontario, c'elebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 5th, when they were at home to their friends. Mr. Aitchison was formerly of Wingham and was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Aitchison. He has four brothers, Tom of ,Kitchener, Lorne of Mitchell, Henry, also of Mooretown and. Harvey, Wingha.m, Mrs. Herb Govier of .Auburn. and: Mrs. Joseph Mutch of Ottawa are sisters, Mr. ,Aitchison was a Moulder at the Western 'Foundry Co., before leagiyg Wingham about 1903. , Chester Longman, now of Wind- sor, was best man at the wedding and attended the anniversary celebration. Mr, Longman, who Mission Band Holds Meeting GORRIE—The Mission Band met in the United Churcti, schoolroom on Thursday with 17 present, op- ening with the Band hymn and pnrpose. Psalm 23 was given by six girls and the poems "Spring" and "We Love Thee Heavenly Father", were read. Mrs.: G. Brown told the story of the long rope made by a Korean boy to ex- change for a Bible. Mrs. Allan Hyndman and Miss Carol Robinson assisted in helping each one to make a short braided rope. Elizabeth Massey and Susan Carson' received the offering, which was dedicated by Jack' Wat- son;, president. The members are selling Everyday Cards for mission work. Musical ohairs with Carol Robin- son at the piano was the game played. The meeting closed with the hymn "Jesus Loves Me". GUEST • AUXILIARIES AT THANKOFFERINfi DONNYBROOK— The United Church W.M.S. held its Easter Thankoffering on Tuesday after- noon. Mrs. Ernest Snowden and Mrs. Morley Johnston welcomed the ladies of Aubtirn, Calvin-Brick and Westfield auxiliaries. The call to worship was given by the president, Mrs. Charles Jef- ferson, who conducted the meeting, Mrs: John Thompson Rresided at the piano. "When I Suryey the Wondrous Cross" was sung and Mrs. William Hardy read the Scripture. Mrs. Tom Armstrong gave the meditation. Mrs. Edward Robin- son led in prayer followed by the Lord's prayer in unison. Mrs, Bil- liard Jefferson extended a wel- come to -the visitors, Readings were -given by Mrs. Ar- nold Cook , of Westfield, "Tim's Easter Lily", and by Mrs. Gordon Mal3nrney of Calvin-Brick, "The Dogwood". The president introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Bert Alton of Lucknow, who spoke Of missions in the homes as well as abroad. Mrs. James Leddy thanked the speaker for her interesting mes- sage. A trio from Auburn, Mrs. Gor- den MeCiirichey, Mrs. Duncan Mc- Kay and Mrs. William J, Craig, ac- companied on the piano hy Mrs. Robert Phillips sang "Jesus Keep Me near the Cross". After sing- ing "Rejoice the Lord Is King" Mrs, Sam Thompson and Mrs. Wesley Jefferson received the of- fering. The offertory hyilim was sung and Mrs. Gordon Naylor gave the dedicatory prayer. "Saviour Thy hying Love" was sung and Mrs, Charles Jefferson closed the meeting with' prayer. A delicious lunch was served and a. Social hour enjoyed together. VolloWing lunch words of apprecia- Gen Nate spoken by the visiting auxiliaries. Mrs. Charles Jeffer- son replied. Over 43 ladies were present. married Mabel Elliottt, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. William Elliott of Belmore, left Wingham about the same time as Mr. Aitchison and they were both active in baseball here. Also present at the anni- versary as the couple's bridesmaid, Miss Maude Baxter of Petrolia. The following account of ' 'the celebration is taken from The Sarnia Observer; "Congratulations and best wishes were the order of the day, Wednes- day, for golden wedding anniver- sary celebrants Mr. and Mrs. W. Jack Aitchison, Highway 40, Moore- town, when numerous. friends 'and relatives attended an afternoon:and evening reception at that couple's home. - "The Sarnia home of the bride's parents, the late Mr. and. Mrs, N.J, McMurray, was the scene of the wedding fifty years ago when the former Miss 'Edna McMurray and W. Jack Aitchison exchanged their marriage vows. The then newly- weds made their home in Sarnia and lived here until five years ago when they moved, to their present address. "Formerly employed with Meuller Brass Company as a pattern maker, Mr. Aitchison retired three years ago 'having served that company for over 45 years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Aitchison are members of Courtright United Church where Mr. Aitchison is a member of the Session. Mrs. Aitchison is, ,a,niem- ber or the Wornan's' :A:mei:001Q and the Women's Missionary Sa-f ciety of the church. "Colorful floral arrangements tokens of the esteem in which the couple are held bedecked the rooms and, centering the tea table covered with a Chinese hand-embroidered white linen cloth, a white bowl containing white Calla lilies was flanked by gold tapers set in crystal 'holders. A three-tiered wedding cake, also flanked by gold tapers, and silver aid crystal 'ap- pointments, completed an im- pressive setting. "Pouring tea and coffee during the afternoon and evening were Miss Margaret Proctor, Mrs. Dan Hillier, Mrs. William Munday, Mrs. Herb Brown, Mrs. Ernest Treitz, Mrs. George Gouhh, Mrs. J. E. Mutch, of Ottawa, and Mrs. E. W. Rowell. "Register attendants ' included Mrs. Wesley Heston, of Ingersoll, Mrs. Erwin McLaughlin, Mrs. Ken- neth Riggs and Miss Allison Rowed. • "Others assisting were Mrs. Stew- art Brennan, Mrs. Charles Frame, Mrs. Jean Johnson, Mrs. Harold Jackson, Mrs. Howard Bedggood, Mrs. Darwell Welsh, Mrs. Harvey McLaughlin, Mrs,. Alvin McLaugh- lin, Mrs. Bert Sheane, Mrs. George Sheanc, Mrs. Fred Shcane, Mrs. Martin Burnley, Mrs. Russell Kerr, Mrs. Jack Craig, Mrs. Lee Taylor, Mrs. Ross Brooks, Mrs. Jack Rol- lins, Mrs. Robert Hamilton, Mrs. R, J. Wilkinson, Mrs. George lAllen, Mrs. Archie MacDougall, Mrs. Roy Jardine, Mrs. -Gilbert McDonald, Mrs. Ray Atkin, Mrs. Andy Jordon, Mrs, Tom Aitchison, Mrs. Melvin Welsh and Mrs. Lorne Aitehison." PUBLISHERS ATTEND LISTON'. MEETING Some 60 weekly newspaper pub- lishers, members of the Western Counties Weekly Newspapers Assoc., gathered at the Legion Hall in Listowel on. Saturday morning for a 1-day session and luncheon. President Donald Southcott of The Exeter Times-Advocate pre- sided, and introduced speakers from various machinery supply firms, who described the latest de- velopments in both lithographic and letterpress methods of re- production, An 'interesting 'film was shown on the manufacture and use 'of a new type plastic plate which has been developed by Du- Pont corporation for the reproduc- tion of photo copy. Robert and Barry Wenger, nub, fishers of The Wingham Advance- Times attended the gathering, where the latter reported on studies now in progress by the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association in the field on national advertising. He is chairman of the OWNA's special eonaniitee in eharge a the study. ••*9mn•o.a•••*ews4•ow4e*e11•e*s.4ar6**eaiNteeo4**w14m*•*****•***.*P************0.*****0***qe*,*o. 1)plo Who Shop in Wingham Read The Advance-Times r)11111111.061.1.1•11.11.M21,01MITO .1111.11111.11.111r1,014.0,111•.).111.1.1111,11.4.1100,11=./.111.11111..111.1411111111111110 01r SPONSORED BY WINGHAM TIRE SERVICE ' AT THE LYCEUM Matinee Saturday afternoon, 2 p.m. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATUR- DAY—A.PRIL 20-21-22 "TARZAN THE MAGNIFICENT'" •DANCE ht Blyth 'Memorial hall FRIDAY, APRIL 21, sponsored by the Myth Agri6ultuiral Society. Music by Gar- net Farrier's 6-pco. orchestra. ',why Prizes. Popular ANNUAL MEETING Of Winglialin Figure Skating Club, MONDAY, APRIL 241h, 8 p.m., in the council chaMbers. Alt pitrents of present and Mitre skaters are urged to, come and ask queStiimig. One parent of each skitter Under 18 rears, skaters 18 and Over 'and As- sociate members are entitled to vote, SPRING W,M.S. SERVICE Will be held. 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