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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-07-08, Page 3• r i • • • • • • • • Largest utuskie ever caught, just over five feet in length and one ounce short of 70 pounds, was taken in the St.Lawrence River on the U, S. side of the international boundary, In Prince Edward Island there are 46 persons per square mile but in the whole of Canada, ex- cluding the Territories, there are only nine persons per square utile, TWO CERTIFIED WATCHMAKERS TO PROVIDE FAST, EFFICIENT SERVICE, Expert Jewellery and Watch Repairs. Flexible Talk about flexible! At the Lord Simcoe there's something to suit every occasion — luxury suites, economical singles — dine and dance in the Captain's Table or snack in the sparkling Cafeteria. Next time, enjoy your stay in Toronto more at the LORD SIMCOE HOTEL 150 King St. West, Toronto. Tel: 362-1848 Wingltarn ,Advance*Tiu es, Thursda , Jul 6, ,,885-:P : e 3 MEMBERS OF HURON COUNTY COUNCIL, 1907—Front: T. G. Shearer, J. Hawkins, R. McKay, J. Mosgrove; second row: D. Cantelon, Dr. A. G. Irwin, M. Y. McLean, J. Leckie, J. T. Currie (warden), W. Lane, R. Elliott, T. McMillan, William Baillie; third row: J. Taylor, Wm. Hunter, H. Williard, R. B. Harris, Geo. Taylor, D. Patterson, O. Geiger, Dr. Woods, J. Heinstock; fourth row: J. Lamont, J. Hill, J. M. Govenlock, J. Grant, W. Fraser, T. Stothers, J. Mid- dleton, J. Keller -Mann, Dr. Holmes, A. Q. Bobier; rear: Dr. Milne, Robert McLean, J. McDermott.—Photo loaned by Archie Aitchison, R. R. 1, Lucknow. s:ois marked down with a bang! SAVINGS FOR EVERYONE DURING THIS SPECTACULAR SALES EVENT. WOMEN'S DRESS SHOES A selection of Illusion or High Heels in White, Bone or Black SALE PRICES $3.99 - $4.99 - $7.99 Regular to $10.00 WOMEN'S SANDALS White or Bone with Medium Wedge Heel SALE PRICE $2.99 and $3.99 -- BOYS' — CANVAS SNEAKERS Long wearing Black Canvas with White soles — Sizes 11 to 5 SALE PRiCE $ 1.69 DURING FIRST 110 DAYS OF SALE. All Merchandise including Spring and Summer Footwear REDUCED 10%v to 50% (Hush Puppies by Greb Excluded) SALE STARTS THURSDAY, JULY 8th -- MEN'S — Sport Shoes Comfortable and Long wearing Leather or Suede Uppers $6.99 and $7.99 WOMEN'S ITALIAN STYLE SANDALS — CHILDREN'S — SNEAKERS Comfortable shoes for Active feet SALE PRICES 79c-$1.09-$1.29 arefoot comfort for Beach or Play Tan, Natural and White SALE PRICES $3.39 and $3.99 BOYS' OXFORDS Strong wearing with Crepe or Moulded Soles SALE PRICE ''3.79 BLACK ONLY—Sizes 8t/z to 3 3100 P CALLAN SHOES .1CiSEPHINE ST. Hold Reunion At Gorrie Park WHITECHURCH-The annual Falconer -McInnes reunion was held in Gorrie Park on Thurs- day when over 100 members of the clan were present from Hanover, Goderich, Woodstock, Kitchener, Lucknow, Blyth, Teeswater and Walkerton. Tom McInnes, president, conducted business and Mrs. JohmMclnnes, secretary -treas- urer, gave her report. Officers for next year are Mrs. Dan Tif- fin, president; Gordon Jamie- son, vice; Mr. and Mrs. Ormston of Toronto, secretary and treas- urer; sports, Misses Shirley and Joan Tiffin; lunch, Mrs. Lester Falconer, Mrs. Russel Ritchie, Mrs. George McInnes and Mrs. Cecil Falconer. Games and races were en- joyed. Mr. and Mrs. Ormston won the prize for the couple coming the farthest; Janis Mc- Innes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George McInnes of Lucknow was the youngest person; Faye Ann Forster and Joe Tiffin were the winners. A moment of silence was given to the memory of Mr. Billie McInnes of Walkerton, who died since the last reunion. The event will be held at the same place and time next year. Whitechurch News Items Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gillespie, Lorraine and Barry of Sarnia, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Farrier and family and Mrs. W. R Farrier and Winnifred. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Graham, Montreal, and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Scholdice of Port Cre- dit visited Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Purdon and family left by motor Sun- day morning to visit Stein rel- atives at Regina, and with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Welles, Lloydminster, Sask. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Murray and family and Mrs. Charles Tiffin left by motor with'a cabin trailer for a week's tour to Washington. They will go by way of Detroit and return by Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Melville Bee- croft of Otterville and their son, John, who is employed during the summer vacation at the University of Western Ont- ario, visited Thursday with his brother, Mr. Gilbert Beecroft, Mrs. Beecroft and family and with Mrs. E. Dow and Mrs. Hec- tor Hamilton of Gortie and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Neable, Sharon, Brian and Dan of Cale - don were Sunday visitors with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Neable and family. Miss Andrea Adams is em- ployed for the summer vaca- tion at Umback's Drug Store, Lucknow. Rev. Robert and Mrs. Watt of Trinity United Church, Tor- onto, spent Friday and Satur- day with Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Millan Moore and Veteran Retailer Dies Mrs. Augustine (Gus) Boyle, a familiar and respected mem- ber of the Wingham business community, died in the hospi- tal here on Wednesday of last week after a short illness. Mrs. Boyle was the senior retailer in town, having operated Rush Ready -to -Wear for the past 52 years. She was a value d member of the Business and Professional Women's Club. Mrs. Boyle was the former Edith Mary Rush, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Rush, and was born and educat- ed in Howick Township. At the age of 17 she commenced to work as a milliner and con- tinued until she took over the store she operated for so many years. She was married to Mr, Boyle at St.Augustine on June 22nd, 1929. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two sisters, Mrs. Janet Buchanan, Wingham and Mrs,Jack (Laura) Young, Toronto, and a brother, Nelson Rush also of Toronto. Mrs, Boyle was one of a family of nine, having been predeceased by one brother and four sisters. Service was conducted at the R. A.Currie & Sons funeral home on Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. C. M. Jardine of Wingham United Church officiating, and interment was in the Wingham Cemetery, Pallbearers were Eugene Devereaux, Alliston; James Cummings, Galt; Jack Lettner, Allan Strohm, Lloyd Strohm and William Young, all of Toronto. The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased. The floral tributes were car- ried by Wingham businessmen, Robert Downie, L. E. Vance, Dr. E. F. Shaunessy; and by Carl Rush and Waiter Lettner of Tor- onto. family. United Church services will be held July lith at 10 a.m. with Rev. George Mitchell of- ficiating, and on July 18th and 25th Mrs. Arthur Jackson of Belgrave will give the message. Visitors on Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Gershom Johnston were Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Smith and Dianna of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs.Don- ald Smith and family and her sister of Bleur, N. S. , Mr, and Mrs. Ross McMichael and fam- ily of Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs. Denton Moore and family and Mrs,Jim Moore. Mrs. Cameron Simmons, Nancy and Lonnie of London spent a few days last week visiting her father, Mr, Charles Martin and with Mr, and Mrs. Ezra Scholtz, Mr. and Mrs. El- roy Laidlaw and family and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Simmons of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Scholtz attended the decoration service held in the church at Ball's Cemetery. Flowers are placed in the cemetery before the church service. Many of Mr. Scholtz's relatives are buried in this cemetery. Miss Helen Currie, who re- cently secured employment with London Life, spent the week -end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Currie. Visitors during the week with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Arscott were Misses Bernadette and Patricia King. Valerie returned home with them on Sunday for a visit. Mr. Brian King and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Weisher of Galt also visited at the Arscott home. Mrs. Russel Ross and Doris, Mrs. Wallace Conn and Alma were at Teeswater Sunday after- noon. Mrs, Fred Bagg of Markham, who had visited with Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Groskorth last week, accompanied Mr. Groskorth on Monday to Guelph and from there returned to Markham by train. Mr.Jack MacKay of Wawota, Sask., visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Dustan Beecroft, Mr. MacKay taught Mr. Beecroft at S. S. No. 14 West Wawanosh. Mrs. Earl Jamieson on Tues- day last accompanied her pa- rents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hack- ett and her sister, Mrs. Jim Errington, on a motor trip to the west which will take in the Calgary Stampede. Mr. Earl Jamieson, Terry and Sharon visited on Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jamieson, and was ac- companied home by Mrs. Tom Magoffin, who will assist with the housework for a few days while Mrs, Jamieson is on a western tour. Mr, and Mrs. Melvin Mc- Clenaghan of Waterloo visited on Saturday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan and Mr. and Mrs. Carl McClen- aghan. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Coultes, Joyce and Darlene of East Wa- wanosh were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Billie Caslick and family of Culross, Mr. and Mrs. Carl McClen- aghan, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Howe of Teeswater toured the Beaver Valley and Collingwood on Sun- day. Mr. George Conn of Toronto spent the week -end at his home here and on Sunday Mr.Murray Coultes of East Wawanosh visit- ed him. Misses Barbara Purdon and Wendy Reynolds are employed at Lime Kiln Lodge, Inverhuron for the summer months. Mr. Gary Robinson of Till- sonburg spent the week -end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thomp- son and Ray of Goderich visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cal- vin Robinson and Mr, and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft. Mr. and Mrs. George Ross and Cheryl of Owen Sound were week -end visitors with his mo- ther, Mrs, Robert Ross. Miss Myrtle Beecroft of Wingham is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft. Mrs. W. R. Farrier and Winni- fred returned home from Toron- to to their home in the village for a few weeks. Brian Farrier accompanied them and is visit- ing his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Higgins, Morris Township. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coultes visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs. J.M. Coultes, Belgrave, and attended decoration ser- vice at Brandon Cemetery. Whitechurch midget softball team played at Cargill on Monday evening with a score of 4-1 in favor of Whitechurch. Mr. Tom Morrison, Kenneth and a chum motored to Powas- san on Saturday and returned on Sunday, accompanied by the former's daughter, Mrs. Frank Stockhill and family of Timmins who joined them at Powassan and will remain here for a two weeks' vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Coul- tes and Judy of Toronto spent the week -end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Norman Coultes. The community extends congratulations to Mr. Douglas Coultes on passing his exams at Waterloo University. Mr, and Mrs, Lynn Morrison and family attended a Morrison reunion picnic on Sunday at Preston. Miss Margaret Taylor of Woodstock is spending a s;n ;i - tion with her parents. Mr.anti Mrs. Lawrence Taylor and !atn- ily,