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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-06-20, Page 12Page 4 -- Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, June 20, 1963 Gorrie Personals Mrs, Fred Blackwell, Well- ham attended the funeral of and, was the guest of Mrs. Ever- ett verett Carson Wednesday and Thurs. day and renewed acquaintances in the village. Rev. Harry Jennings, Brus- sels, was in charge of Holy Communion in St, Stephen's Anglican Church on Sunday. Rev. G. A. Anderson was in Brussels, Mr. John Dinsmore returned home from Wingham liospital on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Earl, Ethel, Mr. Ross Earl, Mrs. Roy Gowdy Mrs. Harry Gowdy, Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Finlay, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Halliday, Wing - WHETHER YOU OWN YOUR HOME OR RENT AN APARTMENT 0 We've got just the right "package" policy for your insurance needs. It combines the broad property coverages —fire, theft, liability—that you should have for well- rounded protection. 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Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Higgins, Brussels and Miss Lena Noble, Cranbrook, visited Miss Maude Higgins on Sunday. Mrs. Emmerson Shera, Wing - ham, Miss Lenore Higgins, Reg. N., London, Mrs. Margaret Higgins and Mr. Leslie Fear, Blyth and Mr. Jos. Higgins, Mitchell, visited recently with Miss Higgins. Miss Kay Cathers, Scarbor- ough, spent the week -end with Lottie Thornton and attended the Earl reunion, in Listowel on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Harris and Mr. and Mrs, Stewart Fin- lay, Belmore, visited Mr. and Mrs. John Boyd, Fordwich, on Sunday. Mrs. Martha Baker, Wing - ham, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Strong and accompanied them to the Strong reunion at Hanover Park on Sat- urday. Mr. and Mrs. George Pennington and Mark, Mildmay, visited recently at the same home. Miss Erna Betka and Mr. George Timm, Wallace Twp., visited Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Koch on Sunday. 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BIRD WILL SELL WITHOUT RE- SERVE A LARGE SELECTION OF FINANCE COMPANY REPOSSESSIONS, BANKRUPT STOCKS, BAILIFF SEIZURES, AND PERSONAL CONSIGNMENTS CONSISTING OF MOD- ERN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, TELEVISION SETS AND APPLIANCES. THIS IS A PARTIAL LIST OF ITEMS TO BE SOLD: 17 cu. ft. chest freezer that holds over 500 lbs. of frozen food; auto- matic washer and dryer in new condition; 2 electric ranges; 2 refrigerators; 2 washers with pumps; 2 chesterfield suites with foam cushions; 2 davenport suites that make into a bed; 2 bedroom suites complete with springs and mattresses; 2 39" con- tinental beds complete with headboards; 6 21" television sets and 2 17" sets all reconditioned and in A-1 working condition; combination radio and record player; 9 piece coppertone dinette suite; 2 7 -piece and 1 5 -piece kitchen suites; step and coffee tables; living room lamps; hostess chairs; step stool; high chair; gossip benoh; chrome rocker; writing desk; radio; a new full size mattress; 9'x12' rug and many other items too numerous to .mention. ALSO WE WILL BE SELLING A LARGE PART OF A $50,000 INVENTORY OF BRAND NEW CLOTHING FOR MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN AND BABIES -- the following are just a few of the many items — Bathing suits, shorts, slims, blouses, T-shirts, peddle pushers, work pants, shirts, underwear, nylons, socks, skirts, 2 and 3 piece outfits for children, deck pants, swim trunks, baby sets, hair curlers, comb and brush sets and 100 other odds and ends. DON'T MISS THLS INTERESTING AUCTION SALE ut the LISTOWEL LEGION AUDITORIUM TUESDAY EVENING — JUNE 25th — 7:30 P.M. SHARP AUCTIONEER — LEO E. BIRD TERMS CASH—CHEQUES ACCEPTED ON FURNITURE S% sales tax in effect AST Q�1HiaA1F pleas 8O St. Stephen's Eve. Auxiliary At Home of Mrs. Olive May GORRIE—The June meeting of the St. Stephen's Evening W. A. was held at the home of Mrs. Olive May, with nine members and four visitors pre - Lillie May Vittie Dies in Listowel GORRIE--Lillie Mae Vittie,61, �f R.R. 1, Wroxeter, died in Listowel Memorial Hospital, Saturday, June 8, following a short illness. She was born in Gorrie on January 30, 1902, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vittie. She was a member of St. Stephen's Anglican Church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Reita) David of Howick Township; two brothers, Cleve and James, and one sis- ter, Mrs. John (Mary) Hill, all of Howick. She was prede- ceased by two brothers and one sister, Thomas, Gordon and Rosetta. Funeral services were con- ducted by Rev. George A. An- derson on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Moir funeral home, Gor- rie. Burial was in Gorrie Cern- etery. The pallbearers were Delbert Clegg, Edward Newton, Oliver Stewart, Burns Stewart, Chester Bennett and Joseph Ben- nett. Wed 30 Years Clifford Couple Have Anniversary GORRIE--A family dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Demerling honouring his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Demerling, who had marked their 30th wedding anniversary on June 14. Guests included their daugh- ter, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. (Greta) Harkness, Huntsville; two sons, James of Fenelon Falls, and Wil- liam of Ridgeway and Miss Beverly Jacobson, of Galt. Their youngest daughter, Mrs. Robt. (Audrey) Tozer, Red Bank, N.B. . was unable to at- tend. The couples' families were also present from Fenelon Falls, Kurtzville, Fordwich, Clifford, Neustadt, Ilanover, Hamilton, Toronto, London, Corrie and Ayton. A three tiered wedding cake, appropriately decorated in white and pearl, centred the head table and was flanked with wliitc and tnauvc mums. The dinner was served by Mrs. Wal- ter Demerling, Miss Wendy Demerling, Mrs. Harvey Wright and Mrs. Harold Wallace. A granddaughter, Susan Harkness, presented them with a desk, swivel rocker, pole lamp and other gifts. sent. The meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. Greta Bennett. The Scripture was given by Nellie King. Guest speaker was Maurice Dennis, who told of his life as a blind person and of what the C. N, I. B. training school at Toronto had done to epable him to go out and make a liv- ing. He showed a wicker clothes -basket, waste paper basket and magazine rack which he had made, and lea- ther work. The meeting was closed with prayer. The group will meet again in September. A lovely lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Nellie King. GORRIE A number attended the Earl reunion held at Listowel parkon Saturday. Mr. Roy Strong, Mrs. Fran- ces Strong and Miss Bessie Scott attended the Strong reunion in Hanover Park on Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. Alex Butler, Goderich, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McInnes Bruce Grainger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Grainger, has successfully passed third year examinations at Western Uni- versity, London. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coulter, Mr. Clifton Coulter, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Coulter and Ken- neth, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Templeman, Wroxeter, were guests at the Brenner -Coulter wedding in Kitchener on Satur- day. Mr. and Mrs, Norman Wade spent last Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miles of Islington. A number of ladies enjoyed a bus trip to Toronto on Satur- day, sponsored by the Morning Star L. 0. B, A. of Fordwich. The Women's Auxiliary of St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Gorrie, will meet Friday at 2:30, (note change of date) at the home of Mrs. Chas. Law- rence. Roll call, "A verse from the Book of Job." Mrs. Wilford King returned home Sunday with Mr. W. C. King and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ilastie after spending a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Earls in London. Miss Elaine Miller spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Keith Finnegan, Clinton. LATE FOR LAST WEEK Mrs. Caroline Scott, Deer- field, New Hampshire, U.S.A.; Mrs. Laura Cook, Hampden, New Hampshire; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dowdall, Mrs. Jas. Carson and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ransden and Sue Anne, all of Toronto; Mrs. David flicks, Harriston; Mrs. Robt. Spotton, Wingham visited Mr, and Mrs. Fred llynd- man on Sunday and attended Mrs. John Ilyndman's 97th Brenner -Coulter Vows in Kitchener GORRIE--Gladys Amelia May Coulter, Kitchener, became the bride of Anton Brenner, Kitchener, in a wedding cere- mony in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in that city on Saturday, June 15, at 11: 00 o'clock. Rev. Father Ferguson officiated. The bride is the eldest daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Coulter of Gorrie and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. George Brenner, Kitchen- er. The bride wore a floor - length gown of Chantilly lace and nylon net, styled with a fitted bodice of lace with scal- loped neckline trimmed with rhinestones and seed pearls, full sweep skirt of nylon with lace panels and applique, trimmed in seed pearls and rhinestones. Her coronet headdress was of pearls with fingertip veil of silk illusion net. She carried a cascade bouquet of red roses and white chrysanthemums. Miss Betty Martin, Kitchen- er, was maid of honour wear- ing a street -length dress of yellow lace over taffeta, with bouffant skirt, the bodice styled with round neckline, and a jacket of lace with three-quar- ter length sleeves. Her head- dress was a band of yellow pe- tals tipped afront with pearls and short matching veil. She carried a bouquet of yellow and white chrysanthemums. Miss Barbara Holm, Kitch- ener, and Mrs. Thomas Temple- man, Wroxeter, sister of the bride, were dressed similiar to the maid of honour. Rosemary Brenner, Kitchener, sister of the groom was flower girl in a blue organza over taffeta dress and carried a basket of yellow and white chrysanthemums. Best man was Joseph Paul Furbacher, Kitchener, and the ushers were James Moser, Kitch- ener and Kenneth Coulter, Gor- rie, brother of the bride. A reception was held at Hill- crest Inn, Bridgeport, The bride's mother received, wear- ing a sheath styled dress of powdered blue linen with white accessories and corsage of pink carnations. The groom's mo- ther assisted, wearing a light green sheath with white acces- sories and corsage of pink car- nations. The bride chose a three- piece suit in green with white accessories for travelling on a honeymoon to Northern Ontario The couple will reside in Kitchener. birthday picnic in Gorrie Park. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miles, Islington. Mrs. Peter Merklinger, Kitchener, visited Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cook and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Nay. Mr. Birks Robertson, Tees- water, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Glad Edgar. BADGES AND AWARDS were made at an "Encamp- ment" of the Pilgrim group of the Wingham Baptist Church Pioneer Girls last week. The group includes, front row, from the left: Donna Hardie, Lynda Aitchi- son, Cathy Miller; centre: Nancy Guest, Candice Foxton, Brenda Stapleton, Patricia Cantelon, Ruth Ellen Currie, Geri Bennett; standing: Mrs. Bruce MacLean, guide, Cathy Seddon, Adora MacLean, Jane Ann Nethery, Nancy Seli, Jean Irwin, Joan Burchill, Barbara Faegan, Cheryl Bailey, Denise Seddon, and Mrs. G. Hotchkiss, guide.—A-T Photo. Committee Recommended County Grant Reductions By W. E. Elliott GODERICH--Requested by Huron county council to review the whole system of grants in the county, its finance com- mittee at closing sitting of the June session brought in a report in which 13 reductions were recommended. Council went into committee session, with the press out; debated the re- port for an hour and a quarter, and finally carne up with a much -amended document, res- toring seven of the cuts. As adopted in council, it shows the following reductions: Breeders' associations, $500 to $3'75 (all association grants re- duced 25%); 4-H Club Leaders, $500 to $400. Also in the agri- cultural category, the commit- tee recommended that the per- centage based on fair prize lists be 7% for Seaforth and 6% for all others with a minimum of $125 except Lucknow and Kirk - ton, $62.50. This was not ac- cepted and the percentage stands at 8% for all fairs. In "patriotic" grants, the Salvation Army is reduced from $1, 500 to $1, 200; Canadian Cancer Society, Huron Branch, $500 to $400. The three Wo- men's Institutes will get $15 each instead of $25, and the St. John Ambulance $75 in- stead of $100. Belgrave music festival is cut from $50 to $25. Reduc- tions from $25 to $10 for Bel - grave, McKillop, Hensall and Howick school fairs was not approved. The Canadian National In- stitute for the Blind will get $2, 000 as before. No action was taken on applications frot✓,'�' Wingham Trade and Agricultur- al Fair and the Canadian Red Cross for grants. The matter of scholarships and bursaries for the University of Waterloo was left until the 1964 budget is being prepared. STRONG REUNION GORRIE--The Strong reunion was held in Hanover Park on Saturday with 55 members at- tending. Officers elected were, president, Carl Pennington, Teeswater; secretary, Mrs. Mel vin White, Dobbington. BACKACHE? ..nw me! For relief from backache or that tired -out feeling, I depend on— COMPARE VOLKSWAGEN'S PRICE AND VALUE SEE SID ADAMS, YOUR VOLKSWAGEN DEALER IN WINGHAM AND DISTRICT, AND TAKE A DEMONSTRA- TION RIDE. WINGHAM BODY SHOP North St. Wingham AS LOW AS $1785 Dial 357-1102