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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1967-12-21, Page 13Christmas weekend is on its way, With most of us enjoying a three or four-day holiday, family gatherings will be possible since people will have time to travel home for Christmas. And, much of that travel will be by auto. So, just a word of caution remember that sleet, ice, snow-rutted roads often make winter driving hazard. ous. These few reminders, recommended by many ex- perienced drivers, if heeded, will help to make your Christmas holiday trip both safe and pleasant. Keep your car in top mechanical order. Observe all the laws and be courteous and alert. Use snow tires or chains on ice and packed snow. Drive smoothly, avoiding sudden starts, stops and abrupt turns. Keep more than the usual distance between your car and the vehicle ahead. "Pump" brakes lightly on icy or wet streets to bring your car to a gradual stop. If you should skid, let up on the gas pedal and steer in the same direction as your rear wheels are sliding. Watch for thawing ice—you need twice as much stopping distance on slush as on glare ice. Turn your headlights on low beam during a snow storm or fog. Watch.forloy patches on streets and frosty bridge floors. Keep widows clear and clean. Above all —slow down! Happy and safe travelling. • BELL LINES by W. M, Campbell your telephone manager * 1,4 POOR LORNE McDONALD, left, had a rough time trying to keep up with the crush of children and adults as he handed out candy canes and toys at the upstair doorway to the town hall auditorium, where Santa was holding forth. —AdvanceTimes Photo. FORMOSA ONTARIO Greetings and best wishes to you for a happy holiday season. May your Christmas be the merriest! 5. • C. WILFORD CASLICK Representative Imperial Life Assurance Co. 50 PATRICK STREET EAST WINGHAM May your holiday season be bright with happiness, rich in love and friendship. FORMOSA SPRING BREWERY LIMITED Don't let this happen to yout See Jack dorbutf at the WINGHAM dOMMUNITY CREDIT" UNION Diaconal- mod Wingham, *1/41vancemTimeh 'Thursday,. 3967 Pare. WINGHAM ONTARIO ,Yeere's to you, our good friends and patrons ... our sincere appreciation for the privilege of serving you and best wishes for a happy holiday season,. IDEAL SUPPLY CO., LTD. iii Pow ekristimas May your hopes'-be fulfilled—may your joy be deep and lasting, ), in 4 Throughout the Christmas season, may you find new joys, renew old friendships, and rejoice in happy memories, And may the New Year bring fulfillment of all your brightest hopes, Murray Gaunt, M.P.P. Huron-Bruce tong ago, three Wise Men followed a Star fa a miracle. Today, that miracle lives on in the spirit of peace and love born on that joyous day. We wish you a full measure of blessings. from the staff of The Canadian Imperial BANK of COMMERCE Greetings to All! Johnston Drug Store May We 'Mend the Season's Greetings by wishing you and yours a Joyous Holiday and a New Year abundant with Happiness and Deed Health. We are glad that Chrittmes comes at least once a year it gives us an Opportunity to say to you, in all sincerity, many, many thanks. Friends of Mr. Ira Schaefer and Mrs. Marshall Armstrong will be sorry to learn they are confined to Listowel Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. George Ashton spent the,week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Durst at Bay Ridges. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Duncan and Stephen of Brampton were week-end guests with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Connell. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Sothern and Timmy of Palmerston spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Sothern. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Inglis of Thedford were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence C arswell. Mrs. Glenn Johnston and Helen spent one day last week in Owen Sound. Mr. Holger Feldskov of Georgetown visited in the com- munity on Saturday. Mrs. Ruby Forster-is at pre- sent confined to Listowel Mem- orial Hospital with a broken Fordwich Personal Notes right wrist, as a result of a fall on ice at her home last Sunday. The sympathy of the com- munity goes to Mrs. Aitcheson Wallace in the death of her mother, Mrs. Jim McGoffin on Sunday in the Palmerston Hos- pital. Word was received in the village last week that Mrs. Margaret Horsburgh who is in Haines City, Florida, had suf- fered a fall fracturing her leg between the ankle and knee. Mrs. Wray Cooper again unit leader FORDWICH-- The afternoon Unit of the United Church Women met in the Sunday School rooms for their Christ- mas meeting. The worship service was taken by Mrs. B. Agla with a Christmas invoca- tion and prayer. The meditation on " A Ser- vice of Carols" , was given by Mrs. Agla. The history of our most loved carols was given and in turn each carol was sung, The program was convened by Mrs. H. Wallace. Her theme was "Christmas Lights". She was assisted by Mrs. S. Bride, Mrs. W. Cooper, Mrs. C. Carswell and Mrs. A. Stin- son reading passages of Scrip- ture and Mrs. Agla lighted a candle for each prophecy of light. Mrs. W. Cooper, unit lead- er, presided for the business. The roll call was answered by a "Christmas Prayer". Corres- pondence included a thank you note and donation from Mr. and Mrs. Les Burrows in London. Two get well cards were sign- ed, one for Mrs. Margaret Horsburgh in Florida, one for Mrs. M. Magoffin in Palmers- ton Hospital. Election of officers for 1968 followed; Unit leader, Mrs. Wray Cooper; secretary, Mrs. C. Carswell; treasurer, Mrs. P. Eurig; program committee, Mrs. Jack Wilson; social con- vener, Miss Minnie McElwain; nominating committee, Mrs, G. Ashton; pianists, Miss V. Beswitherich, Mrs. Jack Wilmn$ work committee, Mrs. G. Pit- tendreigh, Mrs. L. Galbraith, Mrs. N. Harding, Mrs. Stinson, Mrs. B. Agla, Quilt prices were set for the corning year. The offering was received and dedicated and a dainty Christmas lunch was served by Mrs. W.C. Parrott, Mrs. William Wilson and Mrs. Robert Gibson. For those last minute checks on holiday plans re- member your telephone is ready and waiting to help you through these busy days. Whether it's a call to a neigh- bor to check up on Junior's whereabouts, to the store to quickly order a forgotten item, or to out-of-town rela- tives or friends to make final plans for the holiday, your telephone can ease the rushing about during these last few days. In fact, it's almost as good as having an errand boy at your beck and call 24 hours a day. Canadians fortunate enough to have visited Expo '67 this past summer heard languages from every corner of the globe. Not only in the fascinating national pavilions, but along the walkways of Expo grounds the different tongues added to the international atrnosphnre. I thought it might be interesting to discover how the telephone was answered in some of the different countries. Our "Hello" comes from the High German "Holla" which ap- parently was originallly a command for a horse or dog. It's completely replaced "Ahoy,' the first telephone greet. ing. Today's German answers with "Wer spricht?" — "Who speaks?" while "God dag"•—"Good day" provides the opening gambit in Sweden. The Spanish "Diga"— "Talk" comes straight to the point, and the ever tactful Frenchman commences with "J'e'couto" — "I am listen- ing." The Russians answer with "Slushayu" meaning "Listening." In Britain the telephone is usually answered by repeating the telephone number. However, if you're answering a business call, the name of your firm and your own name provides the best response for the caller. * * Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sullivan, Redge and Karen spent one day last week in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Holger Espen- sen and Stephen spent one day last week in London. Mr. Gary Betts of Minto, N.B., is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Parsons. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hibberd were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Litchy, in Milver ton. Mr. and Mrs. Aitcheson Wallace returned home from California after a three weeks' holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Wallace. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Keith were London visitors one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller spent one day last week in Kitchener. Mr. Bill Wallace of Calgary is visiting with his parents, Mr. and 'Mrs. Aitcheson Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Don Gibson and family of St. Catharines spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Doig. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ted Klaassen who last week opened a coffee shop and snack bar in connection with their general store. WHITECHURCH Mr. Wayne Farrier of West- ern University, London, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Garnet Farrier. Whitechurch broomball team on Monday night defeat- ed Wingham 1-0. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Scott have moved to their home in Lucknow which they recently bought from her mother, Mrs. Neil MacCallum, who has moved to an apartment down the street. Mr. and Mrs. Scott will be greatly missed from the Langside community. C.G.I.T. HOLDS VESPER SERVICE GORRIE-- The Canadian Girls in Training held the annual Christmas vesper ser- vice in the Gorrie United Church on Sunday evening. Larke Carson was the leader 'and Sharon McMillan was the reader. Others taking part were Jean Brown, Joyce Ham- ilton, Lorna Ferguson, Susan Templeman, Janice Elschner, Linda Watson. Lynda Johnston was the or- ganist and Larke Carson pianist. r. •