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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-03-12, Page 3FUNERAL MONDAY Retired in 1962 R. S. Purdon Dies Funeral service was held from the R. A. Currie & Sons funeral home on Monday for Robert S. Purdon of Belgrave, who died in Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital on Friday. Mr. 'Purdon, who was 74, had been ill only a short time. Rev. W. J. Morrison of Brus- sels conducted the service and interment at Wingham Ceme- tery. The pallbearers were nephews, Clifford, Russel, Bill and Ken Purdon, Alex Coulter and Ross Henry. Leroy and Gary Rintoul, grandsons, car- ried floral tributes. Mr. Purdon was born in East Wawanosh Township, son of the late William Purdon and Iso- bella Stein. He attended school at S. S. 14, West Waw- anosh and then farmed until he returned to Belgrave in October 1962. His wife, the former Hazel Anderson of R. R. 1, Lucknow, whom he married at St. Helens in April 1918, survives. There are three daughters, Doreen, (Mrs. Gordon Rintoul) • of Whitechurch, Muriel (Mrs. JamesCurran) of Lucknow, Marjorie (Mrs. Floyd Bort) of Belwood, and a son, Archie of East Wawanesh, He is also survived by sisters, Mary (Mrs. Frank Coulter) of 4 Whitechurch, Miss Mabel Pur - don, Whitechurch and two brothers, John of Teeswater and Aldin of Wingham. A sister, • • V • a Nettie, died in 1914. Mr. Purdon leaves thirteen grandchildren. One grandchild died in 1958. Deceased was a member of Belgrave Presbyterian Church. Corrie Personals Mr. and Mrs. George Snider, Elmira, entertained at a dinner in their honour. Mr. and Mrs. John Bennett also attended. Mr. Fred Taylor, Toronto, spent the week -end with his parents, Rev. and Mrs, F. W. Taylor. Bluevale Personals Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coul- tes have returned to the village after spending some months with their daughter, Mrs. Geo. German, at Clinton. Mr. Elmer Sellers and Ricky, of Barrie, visited friends in the community at the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cal- vert, of Paris, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Garniss and family. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Math- ers, of Kincardine, visited Mrs. W. J. Johnston and other rela- tives during the week. Mrs. Frank Stamper and Mrs, Mildred Stewart went by train to Moosejaw, Sask. , on Friday where they will visit their sis- ter, Mrs, Jack Sellers and Mr. Sellers, who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Mabel Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Field, of Lam- beth, visited relatives in the community at the week -end. Mr. Leslie Greenaway is making good progress in Vic- toria Hospital, London, after a major operation. Mr. and Mrs. Spence Mc- Kinnon and family, of Niagara Falls, visited with Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McKinnon on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Adair, of Toronto, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Adair. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Gan- nett, Susan and Beverley visit- ed in Toronto at the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Gamble of Listowel were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elliott. EUCHRE WINNERS AT NURSES' RESIDENCE A euchre party was held last Thursday evening in the recre- ation room of the nurses' resi- dence under the auspices of the Personnel Conference Commit- tee. Eleven tables were in play, Prizes went to Mrs. Mary MacKenzie, high lady; high man, George Sieling; lady playing as man, Betty MacKen- zie; Mrs. Ena Ritchie, low lady; J. Moncreiff, low man. The door prize was won by Mrs. Bill Caslick. Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Fields, of Lambeth, spent the week- end at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Cameron Edgar. Mr, and Mrs, John Gwartz and family, of Geneva, Indiana, attended th funeral of Mrs. Samuel Graber ,on Friday. Congratulations to Miss Ruth Grainger, who graduated Fri- day at Stratford Hospital as laboratory technician in a class of six. She started nn Monday at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital at Burlington, Ruth is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Grainger. Among the guests from a distance attending the Popa- luyko-Hamilton wedding Sat- urday in the Gorrie United Church were Mr. and Mrs. Keith Whaley, Willow•dale; Mr. and Mrs. James Armstrong, Camp Borden; Mr. and Mrs. William Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hamilton and Mrs. Leslie Hamilton, all of Brampton; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Marahment, Hornby; Mr. and Mrs. Ken- neth Whaley, Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Whaley, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Whaley, all of Brampton; Mrs. Gordon Lane and Lynda, Georgetown; Mrs. Carol Kerr, Milton; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lester, Palermo. Mrs. Gordon Whaley, of Brampton, remain- ed for a longer visit with Mr. and Mrs. George Hamilton. Mr. Bruce Grainger, of Lon- don, visited Friday and Sat- urday with Mr, and Mrs, Cecil Grainger. Mrs, Minnie Irwin, who spent the winter months in Los An- geles, Calif., visited over the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Irwin. HAFERMEHL'S "BIG SIX" ANNIVERSARY SALE In appreciation of your valued patronage, we present our Annual Sale of every item in our store at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Thank you. C �( . ANNIVERSARY "BIG SIX" SPECIAL 116 PIECE BANQUET SERVICE FOR 8 52 pieces English Dinnerware 32 pieces Stainless Steel Cutlery 32 pieces Glassware COMPLETE SET for only - $38.83 WALL FLORALS - Reg. to $5.95 "BIG SIX" SPECIAL - $2.43 All other FLORAL PLAQUES and TABLE CENTRES (not china) - HALF-PRICE VASES - all kinds - from 45c WATCH SPECIALS Timex Waterproof $9.85 Westclox Pocket $3.95 Gent's Swiss 17 jewel, shock resist, reg. $20.00 $15.95 Gent's 30 jewel Automatic Calendar, Shock a n d Water Resist, reg. $37,50$29.95 Gent's 17 jewel BULOVA, steel case, water and shock resist, reg. $29.95 $23.95 Gent's DIAMOND -SET BUL- OVA dressmodel, "BIG SIX" SPECIAL, reg. $115, only $67.96 Ladies' 17 jewel, shock re- sist, expansion bracelet, reg. $24.95 $19,95 Nurses' AUTOMATICS, "BIG SIX" SPECIAL, reg. 79.50, only $48.54 WATCH BRACELETS Special Clear -out Assortment - HALF -PR ICE! All others reduced 20% Nylon Straps 79c Expansions, reg. $3.95 $3.16 COSTUME JEWELLERY To make room for new Spring stock, ALL ITEMS reg. $1.00 GOING FOR ONLY 58c All other Fashion Jewellery Reduced 25% Pierced -Look Earrings 75c Large assortment of Odd Earrings "BIG SIX" SPECIAL 2 pair for only 97c RINGS Bluebird and Columbia Tru -Fit Diamonds, ALL. REDUCED Priced from S23.95 Birthstone Rings, reg. $800 only $6.35 Boys' Onyx -Initial Rings from $7.15 GENUINE Amethyst, 9 stone clus- ter, reg. $65.00 "BIG SIX" SPECIAL $43.69 JOHNSON BROS. fine DINNERWARE 50 pc. sets for 8, several patterns and shapes "BIG SIX" SPECIAL, only ....$28.16 All patterns in: Royal Albert Paragon Royal Doulton Adderley Grosvenor GREATLY REDUCED! Bone China settings from as low as $7.87 CRYSTAL STEMWARE "MONACO" $ .63 "NORMANDY" 1.20 "EXQUISITE" 1.20 "CORNFLOWER" 1.32 "WINDSOR" 3.35 "NORFOLK" 3.62 "Olympia" is being discontinued and clearing below cost at..,.$2.25 PRICES SLASHED ON ALL FANCY PIECES IN SILVER, CRYSTAL, CHINA, WOOD, ns a of NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS 0 N COSTUME JEWELLERY SALES. ALUMINUM, CHROME AND BRASS. GREAT SAVINGS AT HAFERMEHL'S JEWELLERY Turnberry Council Spray Contract To Milverton Man Turnberry Township Council met in the community hall at Bluevale on Saturday with Reeve A. D. Smith presiding and all members except E. E. Walker present. Minutes were approved on motion of Council- lors William Dettman and Alex McTavish, The communications includ- ed letters from the Department of Lands and Forests, Depart- ment of Agriculture, County of Peel, Department of Public Welfare, Department of High- ways, Wroxeter Telephone Company, Department ofMuni- cipal Affairs and Toronto Wes- tern Hospital, On motion of Councillors Eadie and Dettman, the De- partment of llighways was re- quested to transfer $3, 158.91 from construction of roads to construction of bridges and cul- verts. The tender of John Engeland of Milverton was accepted for the spraying of cattle for war- ble fly. Price will be 10¢ per head for each spraying. L. G. Bryce was appointed warble fly inspector for the year at a sal- ary of $300.00. He is to supply his own transportation. A furth- er motion authorized the pur- chase of 750 lbs. of warble fly spray powder from Bruce Cham- bers at 291¢ per lb. A motion be Dettman and MacTavish authorized adver- tising in the Commercial News for the supplying, crushing, hauling and spreading of ap- proximately 10, 000 cubic yards of 3/8 in. gravel. Contract is to be completed by September 1st, under the supervision of the road superintendent. It was stipulated that the gravel is to be purchased within the Town- ship of Turnberry. Last date for receipt of tender will be March 28th. The tender of Ernie Merkley was accepted for a supply of gasoline at 23 3/10¢ plus 15¢ tax; diesel oil at 20¢ plus 201¢ tax; Solar Heat at 17 7/10¢ per gal., subject to the approval of the district engineer. GENERAL ACCOUNTS The following general ac- counts were approved for pay- ment: Brookhaven Nursing l-Iome, $200.75; relief, $196.50; Provincial Treasurer, insulin, $2.09; Workmen's Compensa- tion Board, $53.87; Wingham Advance -Times, acct., $8.82; Ilarold Congram, Armstrong drain, $33.75; Township ofCul ross, O'Malley drain, $8.23; Township of Culross, Louttit drain, $5.45; John V. Fischer, part salary $45.00, Welfare Administration and mileage $3.50, $48.50. CONVENTION EXPENSES A. D. Smith $40.00; Wil- liam Dettman $40.00; David Eadie, $40,00; William B. Cruikshank $20.00; John V. Fischer $20.00, ROAD ACCOUNTS Geo. Gallaway, $282.92; Wm. Mundell, $166.66; Wm. Gallaher, snowplowing,$321,75; Ernie Merkley, Solar heat and fuel oil, $302.53; Campbells Garage, supplies, $11.78; W. C. Becker, grader, $39.60; B. M, Ross, fees on culvert, $320.00; Supertest, veedol oil, $10.20; Twp. of Kinloss, gra- vel, $36.96; Wm. Mundell, convention expenses, $20.00; Harold Congram, installing cul- verts, ulverts, $30.00. Remember when the head- quarters for a beat generation was the woodshed? Wingham Advance -Times, Thurs., March 12, 1364 -- Page 3 Guild Purchases Flags for Church BELGRAVE--The Ladies' Guild of Trinity Anglican Church met at the home of Mrs. Dave Armstrong. Mrs. Clare VanCamp presided. Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Jack VanCamp. The minutes and treasurer's reports were given. It was announced that flags have been purchased for the church. Confirmation will be held in the Auburn Anglican Church in May. The Bible story, "The Brok- en Seal", was read by Mrs. Richard Procter. Mrs. Alex Nethery told of Easter customs. The roll call was answered with an Easter verse. The monthly draw was won by Mrs. Robert Procter. Rev. Robert Meally closed with prayer. Grace was sung and lunch served by the hostess. PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE GORRTE --Nine tables were in play at the Loyal Orange Lodge euchre party on Wed- nesday. held in the Orange Hall,. Winners were Mrs. Har- vel Simmons and R. Hanley. Mrs. Wesley Underwood won the door prize, Panel Discussion At WMS Meeting BELGRA VE-- The Women's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church met for the March meeting at the home of Mrs, Alan McBurney. M:s. J. C. McBurney pre- sided and opened the meeting with the call to worship and a hymn. Mrs. Garner Nicholson read the Scripture passages and also gave the meditation, Mrs. Alan McBurney led in prayer. The roll call was answered with "a talent I wish I possessed". Fifteen visits w..re reported to the sick and shut-ins. The topic, taken by Mrs, Victor Youngblut from rhe study book entitled "The Challenge" con- sisted of a panel, those taking part being Mrs. Edgar Wight - man, Mrs. Athol Bruce, h4 -s. Garner Nicholson and Mrs. Joe Dunbar. The secretary and treasurer each gave their reports and the offering was received. Plans were made for the Easter Thank - offering meeting iri April. A hymn was sung and Mrs. 0. G. Anderson closed the meeting with the Glad Tidings prayer. The hostess served a dainty lunch and a social time wasen- joyed. William Austin Appointed As Livestock Valuator Reeve Ivan Haskins presided for the regular meeting of How - ick Township Council last Thursday. The agreement with the town of Harriston for the use of its fire brigade was accepted and the clerl' was instructed to draw up the necessary by-law and pay the $1.00 fee. George Ashton's application for warble fly inspector was ac- cepted at $1.25 per hour, as was the tender of Engeland Pro- duce Co. for spraying at 10¢ per head for warm water and 9-'z¢ for ordinary water. The road superintendent was instructed to call for tenders for crushing and hauling gravel. A $200 grant was passed for McIntosh Cemetery. William Austin was appoint- ed livestock valuator. ACCOUNTS PAID The Ontario Gazette, sub- scription, $6.00; The Munici- pal World, supplies, $5.35; Grand River Office Supply, sup- plies, $8.34; Village of Clif- ford, Hallman fire, .$10u,00; Town of Harriston, 11. Espen - son fire, $150.00; Harriston Re- view, assessor's suppliLs, $35.72; Wingham Advance-Times,adv. warble fly tenders, 37.83; Earl Edgar, fox bounty, 84.00; Stanley Wolfe, fox bounty, 34.00; Robt. Holborne, fox bounty, $4.00; relief accounts, 3441.67; W. E. Whitfield, ex- change, $4.65; W. E. Whit- field, part salary, $215.00; 11. G. Harris, part salary, $75.00; Dept. of National Rev- enue, income tax, 340.00; Lis- towel Banner, adv. warble fly tenders, $8.82; Robt. Gibson, 2 hospital board meetings, $10.00; Robt. Gibson, conven- tion expenses, $70.00; 11, Mc- Michael, convention expenses, $70.00; F. King, convention expenses, $30,00; W. E, Whit- field, convention expenses, $30.00; 1 Haskins, convention expenses, $30.00; relief ad- ministrator, $25.20; Ilowick Twp. Mun. Rec. Committee, grant, $450,60; WroxeterCom- munity Hall, rent nomination W.P.V. , $4.00; McIntosh Cemetery, grant, $200.00; Town of Harriston, agreement fee, $1.00; Jas. Renwick, fox bounty, $4.00; Robt. Hastie, allowances Sanderson Drain, $140.00; W. E. Whitfield, by- law Sanderson Drain, $20. 00; W. E. Whitfield, clerk's fees, Sankerscn Drain, $25.00. Robt. Hastie, allowances, Sanderson Drain, W. King Branch, $8.00; Wilford King, allowances W, King Branch, $36.00; C. P. R., culvert, W. King Branch, $2,445.46; W. E, Whitfield, by-law, $25.00; W. E. Whit- field, clerk's fees (W. King Branch, 330.00; Road Accounts, 34,210.73; Town of Palmer- ston, debenture payment Nor- well D. H, S. , 32, 046.09; Tota;, 811,031.46. If You're TIRED ALL THE TIME Now and then everybody gets a "tired -out" feeling, and may be bothered by backaches. 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