Loading...
The Wingham Advance-Times, 1967-06-29, Page 27PLAN NOW to attend the EAST WAWANOSH CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AUGUST 5.6-7 Put a 'lock' on financial loss! Why take unneces- sary risks when it costs so little to carry theft insurance on your valuables. See us for full details, For safety's sake, be smart and insure W. B. Conron, CLU 357-2636 INSURANCE Complete Insurance Coverage - Agent for --- Manufacturers Life Insurance Company 5 John St. W. - WINGHAM y, June 29, 967 Pa Wingbam Ad i vance,Tme.s.. Thurs AN OLD TIME CHOIR formed by the la- dies of the Wingham United Church took part in the centennial service on Sunday. An autoharp and antique organ were used for the musical accompaniment. Singing were, front row: Mrs. Jack Reavie, Mrs. Mac Sewers, Mrs. Jack Walker, autoharp, Miss Janet Haines, Mrs. C. M. Jardine, or- ganist, Mrs, M. Roulston, Mrs. N. Gowdy, Mrs. S. Beattie, Mrs, R. Kaufman. Back row: Mrs. G. W. Tiffin, Mrs. R. Bennett. Mrs. E, Irwin, Mrs. J. Halliday and Mrs. 0. Haselgrove. -Advance-Times Photo. MR. AND MRS. MAC SEWERS and family turned out in costume for the old time service at the United Church Sunday and were seen inspecting some of the antiques on display following the service. With their parents are Madelyn, Marlene, Goldie and Joyce. -Advance-Times Photo. OLD - TIME FREE DRAWS BIG PRIZES 517.95 I Value FIRST PRIZE * SEALY SMOOTH•TOP $41n.95 MATTRESS ail Value FREE ENTRIES WITH EACH $10.00 PURCHASE THIRD PRIZE PAIR OF WALL PLAQUES FREE ENTRIES WITH EACH $10.00 PURCHASE SECOND PRIZE ADJUSTABLE 19." CHAISE LOUNGE Value n Et VI 1111..4111 \manor -smoor PAY MONTHLY SALE STARTS JUNE 15 2 Pc. Sklar CHESTERFIELD Cushion Backs Reg, $314.00 Brus):61 Nylbn Salo Price Fruitwood Trim $279.00 2 Pc. CHESTERFIELD Nylon Frieze Covering Reg $219.00 Moulded Backs Now Only Choice of Colors Terms $199.00 FOLDING HIGH CHAIRS Standard Size CRIBS - Complete with es), en 59 spring filled Mattress and steel springs 411,/ I aou Pc, KITCHEN sa9,00 includes flatware, dinner SUITE Only ware. 4 chairs, family size table 3 Pc, BREAKFAST SET-2 chairs and sturdy table . Special-$29.95 SPACE SAVERS - Folds down to a bed. Choice of Nylon Frieze or Naugahide. Choice of colors. Priced how $44.95 • $66.50 • $82.30 OCCASIONAL Sniartly Styled walnut trimmed armS, Choice of ColorS., Prices Slashed. CHAIRS Special -06.95 CURRIE'S FURNITURE THREE FLOORS OF QUALITY $163" 9 Pt .DEN GROUPING Only Limited Time Terms 2 Pc-2 End Tables 1 Coffee Table LIVING ROOM TABLES-Save $10-Now $99.00 2 pc. Sklar Chesterfield ,2 End Tables 1 Coffee Table 2 Table Lamps 2 Toss Cushions LIVING ROOM GROUPING Reg. $462.50 Sale Price $399.00 Terms: $2.49 Weekly Beg. $572.34 5 Pc. KITCHEN SUITE Terms: $439 Weekly 10 Pc. LIVING ROOM SUITE $549." 10 Pc. BEDROOM SUITE BED UNITS-Box Spring and Legs Reg, $56.50 $Ae.95 Complete with Quilt Top Mattress Now VW 5 Pc. KITCHEN 4 Jersey Back Chairs Save $107." SUITE Family Size Table $12.00 3 ROOM GROUPING r Pc, B&G 4 Lyre•back Chairs $i g9.00 a DINING ROOM SETS Only 4:" Duncan Phyfe Table, finished in walnut 9 Pc. ' LIVING ROOM GROUPING $49.95 Less Quilt Top MATTRESS-Now • $10.00 Trade Trade in your Old Mattress 1 Space Saver - 1 Coffee Table • 1 Platform Rocker 2 Step Tables • 2 Table Lamps plus 2 ToSS Cushions BUFFETS-Walnut Formica tops. 3 Only $ta.68 Sliding glass doors While they last OU 2 pc. Sklar Chesterfield 2 Step Tables 1 Coffee Table 2 Table Lamps 2 Toss Cushions Save $30.00 Now Only $291" Terms: $9.00 Monthly Priced to Sell 5 Pc. Bedroom Suite $239.00 Reg. 2261 10 Pc. Bedroom Suite $239.00 Beg, $224 3 Pc. Bedroom Suite $199.00 Finished In Antique White-Terms Single Save $6.00 Now Only $42.50 DRESSERS-with Mirror Save $40.00 on MULTI•GUILT MATTRESS AND BOX SPRING Sealy POSTUREPEDIC Reg. $159.00 $119.00 $79.95 SPECIALS Chrotnc STEP Gossip BENCHES STOOLS - $12.95 $12.50 Record CABIN- Canso! TABLES ETS - $24.95 $25.9.5 Room DIVIDERS $ Pe, BRIDGE $9,50 SETS - $33.95 Folding TEA BAG Walnut Tele. CARTS - $19.66 phone Table and Shepard Casters Chair -, $29.95 Model 5235 SPECIAL LOW PRIeFS NOW/ EASY TERMS! TOP TRADE-INS I LAWN BOY 19" DELUXE it's the easiest starting power mower you can buy! QUICK & QUIET An easy push primes it, a light pull fires off the powerful engine Other models loin $84.50 STAINTON HARDWARE (WINGHAM) LIMITED PHONE 357-2910 Personals from Gorrie Former members of Calvin-Brick attend meeting WHITECHURCH-CalVin, Brick D.C.W. held its centen- nial Meeting last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Gordon Me- Burney with a large attendance. Many were former members who have moved from the lo- cality. Mrs. Norman Coultes was pianist. The minutes were read by Mrs. Sidney Thompson. Jams and jellies are to be hand- ed in at once for the manse and also articles for the bale. The induction and reception of the new minister, Rev. J. G. Roberts, will be held in Bel- grave on June 30. A lunch com- mittee, Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, Mrs. George McGee, Mrs. Sid- ney Thompson, Mrs. Ronald Coultes and Mrs. Alex Robert- son was appointed to assist the social committee plan lunch for the centennial church ser- vice being held August 6. The topic, "The Review of the Church's History" was given by Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft and Mrs. Gordon McBurney. For- mer members recalled many community events related to Calvin-Brick. The singing nf several old- time hymns was enjoyed. Mrs. Jack McGee of Wingham, a former Calvin Church organist played "Abide With Me". Prayer was given by, Mrs. George McGee and Mrs. Gil- bert Beecroft gave the medita- tion. The offering was receiv- ed and dedicated by Mrs. Bee- croft. Mr, and Mrs, Jot, Austin, of Elmira, visited Friday with WA and Mrs. WM. Austin. Mrs. Harry TeMpleinall and Kenneth spent Friday and. Satur- day with Mr. and Mrs.. John Andari of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs, Norman Wade returned Thursday from visiting their son Robert and Mrs. Wade of Montreal. They also visited Expo, We are glad to report Mas- ter Sandy McEwen has returned from Mt. Forest Hospital, Mr. Ross Earl is in the K-W Hospital, where he underwent surgery and is improving favor- ably. The Explorers and Tyro members of Gorrie United Church entertained their moth- ers in the Sunday School room last Thursday evening. Mrs. Ewait Whitfield spent the week-end in Toronto at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wylie, who were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Whit- field and son Billy left Burling- ton on Friday for their new home in Calgary where he was transferred by his firm. A fare- well get-together of Doug and Shelagh's many friends was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Strong, where they were presented with a set of plaques prior to their departure. Mr. and Mrs. Glad Edgar, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Church of Botha, Alta., visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Felk- er of Kurtzville. Mr. Jerry Marks of Wing- ham visited over the week-end with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Strong. Miss Joanne Strong of Kitch- ener spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. John Strong. Mr. Deans Cochrane of Par- is visited Saturday with friends in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Ed- gar, Grand Prairie, Alta., spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don Edgar. Several from this vicinity attended the Wallace Township Centennial Day at Kurtzville on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Edmonds, Jerry and Jill of Stratford spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russel Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Adams and family ofiToronto spent Sunday at the same home. Misses Mavis, Linda and Lea Stewart of Harriston visited their grandmother, Mrs. Gor- don Underwood on Sunday. They were accompanied by Mr, Ross Kyles of Toronto. Miss Etta Burns, MrS, Wm. Darling, Mrs. Burns Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade attended the centennial service at Belmore Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ross and family of Preston visited Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Morley Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Pen- nington of Teeswater spent Thursday at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bell and family of Preston were also re- cent visitors. Miss Margaret Dane and Mrs. Lillian Walker have left on a motor trip to Grand Prairie, Alta., where they will visit their brother, Mr. and Mrs. George Dane and family. We are sorry to report Mr. Jacques reunion held at Gorrie GORRIE-The Jacques reun- ion was held in Gorrie on Satur- day with '70 in attendance. Mrs. Laura Jacques of Harriston was the oldest lady in attendance and Miss Bonnie Burchill of Wingham the youngest person. The couple most recently mar- ried were Mr. and Mrs. Lew Taylor, Kitchener and the long- est married couple Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Radford, Clinton. Bert Hubbard was re-elected presi- dent; 1st vice pres. , Redmond McDonald; 2nd vice, Bill Hart and Mrs. Harold Robinson is secretary-treasurer. Last of Centennial Services on Sunday GORRIE-The last in a series of four Centennial services was held in the Gorrie United Church on Sunday evening. Rev. Ronald Sweeney was in charge with Dr. Andrew Mowatt of Wesley Willis United Church, Clinton, preaching the sermon. Rev. John Brush of Molesworth and Gorrie Presbyterian Church- es assisted. The ladies of the congrega- tion served 'refreshments after the service and a social time was enjoyed. John Baylor is confined to Wing , ham and District Hospital, Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Hill Of Kitchener and Miss Margaret McCready visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clad Edgar,. Mr. and Mrs. George Rich- ardson visited over the week- end with the latter's mother, Mrs. M. Willits and their daughter Judy. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Searson visited with Mr. and Mrs. Win, Achison, Stratferd, on Sunday. Their son, Roger, left Saturday to spent the summer at Mani- tauwadge, Ont, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Paulson and Doreen of Wingham visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Has- kins on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose 0' - Connor and Gwen of Oakville spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Finlay. Mr. Jas. Edwards returned Sunday after spending a week at Expo. Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell Strong, Mr. Roy Strong, Mrs. Frances Strong, Miss Bessie Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Robinson attended the Strong reunion in Walkerton park on Sunday. We are glad to report Mr. Bert Hubbard, who has been confined in Walkerton Hospital, is progressing favorably and ex- pects to return home this week. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Easton and' son Scotty of Toronto visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Don- ald Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mc- Pherson, Hamilton, visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Felker. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Szeider and Julie Ann of Windham Cen- tre and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Underwood and Karen visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wes Underwood. S.S. picnic BLUEVALE-Jane Campbell and Betty Hetherington enter- tained their Sunday School pu- pils of the United Church at a picnic at the Hetherington home on Sunday afternoon. The pupils were Kathy Willits, Judy Sellers, Mary Ann Nicholson, Jo-Anne Edgar, David Brewer, Ken and Neil Warwick and Bar- bara and Karen Johnston. Lunch, songs and games provided an eventful afternoon. Presentation BELMORE- A large crowd attended the presentation and dance held on Friday evening in the Belmore Hall in honor of recent newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilhelm, (Diane Fitch). Wilbee's Orchestra played for dancing. Miss Irene Doubledee read an address and Barry Mulvey pre- sented them with a purse of money. Both John and Diane expressed their thanks. Lunch was served at the close of the evening. 25th anniversary BLUEVALE-On Friday eve- ning a number of friends gather. ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hetherington on the oc- casion of their 25th wedding an- niversary. Mrs. Walter Willits read an address and the group presented the celebrants with an occasional chair. Cards were played and 30 guests enjoyed a pleasant eve- ning and lunch, including a decorated cake made by Mrs. Mel Craig. FAREWELL SERMON WHITECHURCH--On Sunday Rev. George Mitchell, United Church minister for five years, preached his farewell sermon. The subject of his message was, "Leave Your Measuring Line at Home". If the measuring line is left at home you will not be criticizing what others are do- ing in church work or in other walks of life. On Tuesday evening many from this congregation attend- ed the welcome service for the student minister and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. M. Ross and fam- ily of the Windsor area. Belmore Seems a couple of our young fellows are suffering from brok- en bones in the hand, Causes of the accidents are vague, but could be that somewhere there is a bloke who's sorry he talked back to the Belmore Boys! New member at Calvin-Brick WHITECHURCH-Rev. Hugh Wilson conducted communion service at Calvin-Brick on Sun- day. Mrs. Richard Moore, by certificate, became a mem- ber. Rev. Wilson preached his farewell sermon and next Sun- day it is expected Rev. Roberts and his wife and family from Wales will be living in the par- sonage. Rev. Roberts will have charge of the service. We wel- come them to the community. IRA NEILL FAMILY MOVES TO WINGHAM BELMORE--A pleasant eve- ning was spent recently when neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Neill and Raymond, prior to their moving to Wingham. Dur- ing the evening crokinole and cards were enjoyed. Bidding farewell and extend- ing best wishes of the commun- ity as they move to their new home, their friends presented Mr. and Mrs. Neill with an electric tea kettle and a blan- ket, and Raymond with a bill- fold. Each made a fitting re- ply. Lunch was then served. ASPHALT PAVING CONTRACTORS Special Spring Prices Driveways - Parking Areas Barnyards EXPERT WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED FREE ESTIMATES - PHONE JOHN FINNIGAN PHONE 357-3180 - WINGHAM Ml8rrb ROGER WEST, Provincial Progressive Conservative midi- date for Huron-Bruce, chats with Premier John Roberts at the P.C. candidates meeting held at the Westbury Hotel in Toronto. Forty-three newly-nominated P,C. candidates and their campaign managers spent the morning discussing election issues and local problems with Premier Roberts and 16 Members of the Ontario Cabinet. At the same time Mrs. Roberts was hostess at an informal luncheon for candidates' wives at the king Edward Hotel, Toronto.