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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1967-07-20, Page 12LEGION MEMBERS from the Howick branch of the Royal Canadian Legion took part in the parade at Fordwich marking the nation's centennial this year.—A-T Pix. DUTCH FAMILIES of Howick Township entered a float on Saturday which included a Windmill and a sign stating their hap- piness now as Canadians.—A-T Photo. TOM LEEK WON THE PRIZE for the best full beard at Howick's centennial celebra- tion. He is on the right with Jim Renwick, centre, in second place, and Walter Ren- wick, left, winning third prize. —Advance-Times Photo. Consider this carefully.... Stiff succession duties can take a big bite out of the poorly arranged estate . . draining away assets built up over many years, as well as creating needless problems for the family you leave behind. ESTATE PLANNING . by competent Sterling Trusts pro- fessional counsel can quickly put your affairs in good order. Advice without obligation. Investigate this valuable service today. 3 Prompt Confidential Service STERLING TRUSTS 372 Bay St., 35 Dunlop St., 73 Nlississaga E., Toronto Barrie Orillia A V AV4V A 1136967 WINGHAM DRIVE-IN CLEANERS John McInnes Diagonal Rood P.S.—Our Phone Num, bow, iika our Sarvica, is *till the cam* 3`5 7 3 7 5 0 one of the largest and best in the parade. It was not entered in the contest for prizes. —Advance-Times Photo. OLDEST CITIZEN at Howick Township's celebration in Fordwich on Saturday was William Boehler, 92, shown with Ken Edgar, master of ceremonies for the day.—A-T. HOW1CK FARMERS' MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. Jim Robinson of Quebec City, Gerald Dainty and Danny Snow of Toronto spent last week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rob- inson and family and attended the Robinson reunion. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnston of St. Marys visited Sunday at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. Willows Mountain and Mrs. Elgin Josling of Londesboro, and Miss Flor- ence Tomlinson ,of Stratford visited Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Jefferson and fam- ily. Debbie Jefferson went home with them to Londesboro for the holidays. Give recipes for roll call BELMORE—The July meet- ing of the Belmore Women's Institute was held on Wednes- day evening of last week at the home of Mrs. Walter Woods. The topic was "Home Econom- ics"; Mrs. Woods was the con- vener. Roll call was " a favorite recipe of grandmother or moth- er". Miss Lorna Woods read a chapter from Harry J. Boyle's "Homebrew and Patches" which told of an old-fashioned kitch- en, and brought back many memories to those present. Guests of the ladies were members of the local 4-H Club who have recently completed the project, "A World of Food in Canada" , under the leader- ship of Mrs. Wilfred Johann and Mrs. Evelyn Jackson. The girls showed their record books. Mrs. Johann spoke of the exhib-1 it presented by the members, and also demonstrated a New England dish called "Toast- wiches" . Lunch on the evening of the meeting (and not Toastwiches) was served by the hostesses, Mrs., Thomas Inglis and Mrs. Woods. 1 ----.... NOW AVAILABLE Copies available at: —The Advance-Times Wingham, Ontario. —Harris Stationery Wingham, Ontario. —Amos Smith Store Beigrave, Ontario. —Or from Members of the Historical Committee *Mrs. Gordon Maori*/ *Harvey Mammal Donnybrook News *Mrs. Ivan W tman THIS COLORFUL FLOAT was entered by the Lutheran Churches of the district in the centennial parade last Saturday. It was THIS IMO BIRTHDAY CAKE was one of the better floats at the Howick parade, It was entered by the Howick Farm- era' Mutual Fire Insurance Co.—A-T Photo. A FORMER Howick resident, Nancy Brothers, returned from Toronto to perform in the Howick Centennial variety concert. Nancy, a skilled tap dancer, made two appear- ancet clueing' the program.—A-T Photo, EAST *WH O NSOSH TOVIHIP East Wawanosh Township 1867-1967 A History of the Township and its People from Early Settlers to the Present Day, "GET THE POINT?" The point we're trying to get across is that the same prompt, courteous service you've enjoyed for years is still avail- able at our new location on DIAGONAL ROAD. This space resulted when we got the point. Page 4 Wine= Advance-Times, Thursday July 2Q. 196'1 News of Mr, and Mrs. pbert Mont- pinery attended the Gibson re, union, held in Fordwich Park in conjunction with the Howick Centennial activities, They had as their week-end guests Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Mont- gomery of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Will Robe (Darlene Brothers) and Jeffrey of Toronto visited Mr. and Mrs. Verne Clark for the week-end. A group of friends and rela- tives visited Misses Elsie and Marion Gibson at the week-end and attended the baptism of little John Jay Gibson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gibson, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. He was baptized at the baptismal font which was bequeathed by the late Mrs. Herbert Patterson to the United Church. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mc- Intee of Toronto were week- end guests with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Sanderson. We welcome to the com- munity Mr. and Mrs. William Heibein of Brussels, who have taken up residence in the for- mer Albert Gallagher home. Mrs. Bill Cann of Exeter and Mrs. Beth Maclntyre of Cali- fornia visited a few days this week with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wroxeter Wright, Master Brent Irvine of Chat- ham is vacationing with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery. Mrs. Angus Carmichael, Mr, and Mrs. lames Robertson of Goderich and nephew Tommy Robertson of Toronto, were Sun- day guests with Mr. John Hup- fer and Miss Hazel Sparling. Mrs. Oliver Riley and fam- ily, Mrs. Kate Griffith and Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Hupfer, all of Wroxeter, and Miss Evelyn Hup- fer and Mrs. Jean Howes of Wingham spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ivicCutcheon, Walton. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Maple- toft and family of Millbrook are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Coates. Miss Margaret Wright ac- companied Mrs. Harold King and family of Wingham to spend this week at Port Elgin. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hart and daughters have returned home after vacationing with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hayton at North Bay, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hart and fam- ily of Sault Ste. Marie and at William Hart's trailer at Port Elgin. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Versteeg and family left Monday from the International Airport at Tor- onto for Amsterdam in the Netherlands. They will be visiting with friends and rela- tives for a few weeks. Many from this district took in the Howick Centennial Cele- brations at Fordwich over the week-end. Lakelet was once again well represented in the parade. Congratulations go to the Gadke-McComb float, the Womens Institute float and Janice McComb for her decorat- ed bicycle. They all received first prize. The ladies of the W.I. thank all who helped, es- pecially the men who built the log cabin. The ladies have a problem -- not what to do with the money, but what about the little log cabin? Mr. and Mrs. Lou Taylor of Kitchener spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Lloyd Jacques. Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Webber on the week-end was Laverne Webber of Barrie. Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Krumland and family of Ajax spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Karl Krumland. The children stayed for a longer visit with their grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jeffrey and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wood Monday night Visitors on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wood were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Becker and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kuester of Mild- may, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Harding of Fordwich, Miss Es- ther and Miss Maude Harding of Toronto and Robert Dixon of Clifford. News from Lakelet