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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1967-11-23, Page 3TRzwariotifolimpRy,e*ISPwilah74 /4+0 motio rtx 1)11"1: THE STAFF AT Western Foundry's moulding department in 1929 is seen in this photograph belonging to Jim Broome. William Lediet supplied the names. Front: Bill Casemore, Russel Gurling, George Finley, Bill Reed. Sec- ond: Frank Hill, Bob Durnin, Lorance McLean, Jim Fin- ley, Len Shropshall, Joe Bailie, Percy Jarvis, Bill Broome. Third: Borden Jenkins, Sandy Robinson, Watt Dennis, Bill Lediet, George Casemore, Bill Oakes, Alex Rintoul, Jim Gibson, Sid Dodds, Bill Stapleton, Harry Town, Bill Finley, Jack Deyell. Fourth: Doras Lediet, Charlie Campbell, Si Martin, Chris Newman, Joe Guest, Norm Baker, Jack Mac- Donald, Jim Robinson, Harry Newell, Sandy Finley, Howe Finley, Scotty Wilkinson, Bill Allen, Back: Harry Newell Sr., Dave Finley, Clare Phippen, Danny Kerr. .011 0000000000 11,11m ,nu 1 000000000 111.11110111,1 0000000000 oo 1 00000 111 00000000 11.1111111111111111111 000000 ,., I,,,a„Cu 1111 pNUI 000000 ake GO CLASSIFIED Phone 357-2320 CAREFUL, DRIVERS.. stop to think when they're behind the wheel. They stay relaxed but alert ... don't get heated up over the other guy's actions. They know that anger can color their whole driving attitude and make them a menace to other drivers on the road. CAREFUL BUYERS... Insure their cars with State Farm. They like State Farm's famous low rates—rates so low that one out of two may save important dollars. 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The legal speed limit is set for ideal conditions, Drivers should unhesitatingly reduce speed when conditions are poor. Drivers and pedestrians alike should remember that urban traffic is potentially dangerous at any speed. Receive awards Eighteen children received church school attendance awards at St. Paul's Anglican Church on Sunday morning. They were Allen, Brenda and Christine Foxton, Carol Higgins Keith Hodgkinson, David Hod- gins, Barbara and Heather Jones, Kathleen and Michael King, Ruth Nethery, Carla, Heather, Jamie and Karen Smith, Thomas Walker, Janet and Lorna Wenger. One sure test of will power is to see a friend with a black eye and not ask any questions. northbound on County Road 30 in a 1963 coach. When meet- ing a truck Mr. Finlay got well over to the right hand side of the road because of the slush and ice on the highway, and went onto the easterly shoulder, struck and broke one guide post and pushed a second one over. There were no injuries and no charges were laid. Const. Bell investigated. About 2.50 p.m. the same day Const. Bell investigated a single car accident on County Road 28 when Larry W. Mc- Guire of R.R. 2 Wingham lost control while driving a 1967 model car on the icy surface. He went into the ditch and struck a hydro brace pole. Damage amounted to about $200.00, There were no in- juries and no charges were pre- ferred by the investigating of- ficer, Const. Bell. James Henry Cornish of R. R. 1 Ripley attempted to make a left turn while northbound on County Road 12 about 9.15 a.m. Thursday, when he was struck by a 1965 sedan driven by George A. Somers of Brussels. Mr. Somers attempted to pass the vehicle driven by Mr. Cor- nish. As Mr. Cornish made his turn Mr, Somers applied the brakes but failed to stop in time to avoid a collision. Mr. Cornish has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act. There were no injuries and damages only amounted to about $125.00. On Friday, William Yeo of Wingham, while driving a 1960 Dodge Sedan, failed to obey a stop sign on Concession 1-2 Turnberry Township when ap- proaching No. 87 Highway and entered the eastbound lane of Highway 8'7, directly into the paths of a car driven by Lillian S. Gallaher, who was travell- ing east on Highway 87 and a car driven by Ross Toman of Wroxeter, who was also travel- ling east on Highway 87. Mr. Yeo suffered minor concussion and Mrs. Gallaher suffered a broken nose and a bruised chest. Mr. Yeo was charged under the Highway Traffic Act. Damages were estimated at approximately $650.00. Const. K. R. Balzer investigated. A single car accident occur- red on Concession 11-12 of Mor- ris Township on Friday, when Pearl Audrey Baker, who was driving on concession 11-12 Grey Township, hit an icy section on a bridge, lost cont- rol of the car, went off the north edge of the road, crossed the ditch and went through a fence. There were no injuries and no charges. Damage was estimated at $500.00. Const. K. R. Balzer investigated. About 2.20 the same after- noon, John Wesley Brown of Gorrie, who was driving a tractor and John Guy Riddell Cunningham of Auburn, who was driving a pickup truck, collided at the intersection of Concession 2-5, East Wawan- cish Township and sideroad 33- 34. There were no injuries and no charges. Damages were C8- titnated at $250.00. Const ; K. R. Baiter investigated. On Saturday, about 2.15 p.m., David Murray George of Ft.124,1, 131yth, driving a 1966 coach; had stopped to make a left turn onto County Road 25. john Sebeia, who was driving a 1965 coach, pulled out to the left arid across the centre line into the path of a vehicle day, en by Thomas Gerald O'Hagan, who was tiOrthbOUtid on High , BEL,mon-- The November meeting of the Belmore Women's Missionary Society, which was their annual meeting was held last Wednesday after- noon at the home of Mrs. Bruce Darling. The call to worship was given by the president, Mrs. Ralph Dickson. The Scrip- ture was read from the new English Bible by Mrs. 13. Dar- ling while the others gave the King James Version. The topic, "The Church and Ethnic Groups" was given by Mrs. Don MacAdam, The last topic in this study series will be given at the December meeting and is entitled "The Church Today and Tomorrow". In response to the roll call, several of the ladies gave their impressions of this year's pro- gram and some of the things they would like to include for next year. The reports of the Various departments were heard and all indicated a successful year. The report of the nominat- ing committee was given with the following officers for 1968: President, Mrs. H. Ballagh; 1st vice, Mrs. Don MacAdam; 2nd vice, Mrs. Bruce Darling; secretary, Mrs. Elmer Jeffray; expenxe fund treasurer, Mrs. John Dickson; missions treasurer, Mrs. Ken Dickson; pianist, Mrs. A. Mundell; friendship and service, Mrs. Arnold Jef- fray; Glad Tidings, Mrs. George Nickel; literature and library, Mrs. Carl Nickel; supply, Mrs. Weir; Explorers, Mrs. Tom Inglis; C.O.C., Mrs. Doug McPherson; auditors, Mrs. E. Shows pictures, recounts travels in Red China BLUEVALE-- The recently organized Hi-C group of Blue- vale United Church provided a treat for those attending on Friday evening. Miss Marion Wallwin who was born in Bluevale, the daughter of a former Methodist minister, the late Rev. I.B. Wallwin, gave a very descrip- tive account of her travels in Red China, previous to the re- cent upheaval. Though under communism there are many restrictions, she found the people well fed, happy and in- telligently active. Houses, even poor ones with mud floors, were remarkably clean as were all the streets and public build- ings. Tourists are well treated. Miss Wallwin showed a fine film of sections of the country, proving her statement that it is very beautiful with an abun- dance of trees and flowers, Appreciation for her address was given by the president, Terry Johnston, who presented Miss Wallwin with a gift. Jeffray, Mrs. T. Inglis; press, Mrs. Ralph Dickson. The ladies decided to have a special project this year and make Christmas novelties for shut ,-ins. Following the bust, ness meeting a hymn was sung and Mrs. C. Nickel closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Darling served lunch following the meeting. Ladies cater to Legion banquet LAKELET-- The U.C.W. of McIntosh Church catered at a turkey banquet for the Howick Legion 30'7, the Ladies'Auxil- iary and the Howick Council on Friday. Also present were the three winners of the essay contest on Remembrance Day, sponsored by the Auxiliary with their parents. Winners and their parents were first prize, Shelly Wright and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wright; second prize, Terry Bridge and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bridge; third prize, Ricky Clarke and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Clarke, The children each read their essays and were awarded a cash prize. Weekly euchre BELGRAVE— The weekly euchre was held on Wednesday night in the Belgrave commun- ity rooms with six tables in play. High lady was Mrs. Her- son Irwin; high man, Herson Irwin; low lady, Mrs. Robert Higgins; low man, Ross Mc - Ewan. The novelty prize was the nearest score to 60, won by Mrs. Chris Nethery and Joe Dunbar, Mother - "What in the world has happened to you? Your shirt is full of holes. " Tommy - "We've been playing grocery store and I was the Swiss cheese." The Wingham detachment of the O.P.P. conducted eleven safety checks last week. Eight people were warned and four were charged under the High- way Traffic Act. Five Liquor Control Act in- vestigations were made with six persons charged and there were investigations into one theft and twelve other criminal offenses. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS While Kenneth Bruce Button of R. R. 2 Petersburg was west- bound on Highway 86, Novem- ber 12, he went onto the north- erly shoulder of the road, struck and broke five guide posts, continued down a steep em- bankment, through a fence and came to rest in a field. The accident occurred about 2.15 p.m. There were no injuries but damage to Mr. Button's late model hardtop was esti- mated at $850.00. The acci- dent was investigated by Const. W.R. Bell and charges were laid. Damages estimated at 8125.00 resulted on November 14, about 10.45 a.m. when Sterling Finlay of Gorrie was MANY ACCIDENTS O.P.P.s have busy week way 4. There were no injuries and damage to the vehicles amounted to approximately $200.00. Mr. Sebeia was charged under the Highway Traffic Act. Const. K. R. Bal- zer investigated. • On Friday, Henry George Winkel of R. R.2, Gorrie, who was driving a 1964 Dodge sedan on Concession 6-7 Sideroad, Howick Twp., after catching the front wheels in a rut, lost control and in trying to straigh- ten out, swung sideways to- ward the southwest corner of the intersection and struck a post and tree. Mr. Winkel sustained head lacerations. No charges were laid. Damage to the vehicle amounted to ap- proximately $1500.00. Const. R.F. Wittig investigated this accident. Whitechurch Messengers WHITECHURCH— The Un- ited Church Messengers held their November meeting in the Sunday School room during church service. The theme of the meeting was "Living Together in a Spirit of Love", Earl Thomp- son presided and gave the call to worship and read the Scrip- ture. Prayer was given by Janet Sleightholm. Murray Gibb received the offering which was dedicated by Mrs. Dave Gibb. Janet Sleightholm, in the absence of the secretary, called the roll. The story, "My Name Is Kondo" from the book, The Long Night to Tokyo was read. The UNICEF boxes were collect ed and Mrs. Gibb closed the meeting with prayer. Wingham Advance-Times, ThUrSdaY. Nov. 23, 1967 Page Belmore W.M.S. annual meeting THANK YOU... To all our many Friends we have been privileged to serve at Readman's Texaco, we say thanks. We are sure Vern will continue to offei• you service deserving of your patronage. And we take this opportunity of inviting you to drop in at our new location — LOU READMAN CLEANERS (Formerly Armitage's) WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO PROVIDE THE BEST IN QUALITY AND SERVICE. DROP IN AND SAY "HELLO." Lou and Isobel YOU'RE WELCOME ... to drop in at "VERN'S TEXACO SERVICE CENTRE" where every effort will be made to continue the same friendly service. It has been our pleasure and good fortune to work with Lou in learning the automotive service business and we offer you our experience in this field. TO EVERYONE WE OFFER A SINCERE INVITATION TO COME IN AND GET ACQUAINTED. IT WILL BE OUR PLEASURE TO SERVE YOU. Vern Redman