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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1959-03-04, Page 7 e Mitt am abbatirtritimro cWINCRIAn ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, NAD,151Cith, 1959 COMMUNITY HONORS JAPANESE IN .CANADA DEPARTINO 'COUPLE . 'FIND .ONTARIO BEST Euchre Winners r041)W4"4.4--- Twelve tables of euchre were in ..play on Tuesd4y night J4 the community Ina Win. nets. were: High. lady, Mrs„,,Creorge Pittendreigh; high :gent,- ° Bride; eon:K:141one, Mrs, CroanY ,Sethern and James Vittie;, special; Mrs, Stan Bride, Those in pharge were Mr, and Mrs, Reese! Niehol and. Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Carswellf Woodpeckers Cause Roof Destruction ..43LOEYALE Morris, Beeman likes birds, but not the pileated Woodpecker since he fauna Pert of .hier roef destroyed by the .birds at- tacking the felt shinglea, tt appears. that the bids de- light in destruction and the noise they can Make! It may be that their food le harder to get this year, owing to the trees being snow and lee-covered, ST. HELENS BITEVALE There were eight tablee at the card, party held at 'the St, Helens' School on Wednesday evening with Mrs. Charles McDonald and Mr, missevALE,.,—Mr, and Mrs, Wel- FORDWIOH — The Fordwich lace Agar Were nonored by friende C•G,I.T, Met. at the home Of •Mra• at a party in Bluevalp commimity Dimer Harding With Miss Janet ball on Thursday evening, Mr, and MacGregor and Marian Harding Mrs, Agar have moved to Wing, as assistant hoetesses, Marjorie ham, having sold their farm on the Connell and Peggy Gibson were Second concession of Morris Town- in charge and opened the meeting ship, They have been lifetime res with the riatitmal anthem, the *dents 9f Morris and will be great- Lord'e Prayer, the purpose ly missed by their neighbors. I and answer. The minutes were Earl Sellers read an appreciative read and annetmeementa were made concerning the trip to the address and the presentation of a , Icecapades 'in Kitchener, platform rbeker, a coffee table and television tables was made by Mr, I Nancy Sothern and Sharon Fol- and MM. Ross TurVeY, Mr. Glenn lock condueted the worship ser- Sellers and Mrs. Charles Bosman, . Vice. Jean Siefert was mocler t Relatives ef VI, find MILS. Audi. tor a panel discussion on .race re- present were daughters, Mrs, Bruce 'talons, Patsy Harris spoke on HayeS, of Gorrie, Mrs, Charles race relations in Canada in regard Hay and daughters of Zurich, Miss to prejudice, education and bons- Wilda' Agar of Wingham; two bro- j n Margaret Wallace spoke of thers, Fred Agar of Manitoba and George Agar of Stratford; also cousins, Mrs, Robert 'Purvey and daughters: of Blyth. The evening was spent at euchre with 15 tables in play, • Mr, C, Hoffman attended the' funeral service for his cousin, the late Gordon Benedict nt Kitchener on 'F'ridny . Rev. J. E. KenriedY and Mrs. Kennedy ottenried the funeral ser- Vice for Mrs. Kennedy's' unele, Mr. W. j, Hunter, at -Oshawa on Feb. 25th, Mr, Kennedy .gaye the' fun- eral oration, Mr, Hunter was native of Cranbraok. Mr. and' Mrs. A, p, 'smith vis- ited in Listowel on SunClaY. Brenda and His:silty Moffatt, of Seuthampton, • are visiting their grandparents, 'Mr, and Mrs, Burns Moffatt, .Bluevale . WoMen's Institute will meet pn Thursday, Mar, 12th, .at the holhe of Miss Mary Duff. The theme will be Canadian Industries .ana the convener, Mrs. Alex Cor- rigan will sneak on '"New Fabrics, Manufactured and Synthetic", Miss J.: -Yogi will give - the' motto and Mrs. A, D. Smith •a demonstration on ;smocking. the relation of the Canadian In- dian in Canada arid especially of life on the reserve near Sarnia, Mrs, William Kato 'answered ques- tions aSked about the Japanese in Cangda. She -told of their evacu- ation from the West Coast to the East. She Said of the- 25,000 of their group, .not sone hadr been screened as undesirable, She said they found the least racial preju- dice in Ontario of all the provinces they bad been in% She showed the girls how to. dress in 'a Japanese kimoeo, -She told what the dif- ferent bows tied at the back signi- fied, • FORNICH _Mr, and Mrs, Glenn Johnston at- tended the -convention of Agricul- tural Societies held in the King Edward Hotel, Toronto, last Week. Mr. Richard Aldrich of Galt •vis- lied in the community last week, Mr. and Mrs. Percy McDermitt TOP PRODUCTION—Pictured above is the cast of the one-act comedy play staged at the high school last Thursday and Friday .evening, as Part of the variety program. From left to right are Stewart McGill, Russell Smith, director, Pamela Porte*, Lawrie Stuckey, Jean Thonm, 'son, Marjorie Kieffer, David Kennedy nntt Karen Anderson. The play was highly humorous and a decided suce,ess.—Advance-Times photo. rt towel, spent the•week-end with her parents. • The many friends of Mrs, Gann King will be pleased to know that for the highest scores and Mr% Fred McQuillin and Nancy Cran- ston receiving the consolation prizes:. The ladies are reminded of the March, meeting of 'the Women's In; stitute this (Thureday) afternoon at 2.00 o'clock. Roll call, "A city in Ireland". - Rae Watson will be the guest speaker and the ladies are asked to hand in tite penny round-up bags. A 'millinery course will be held on March 11th, 12th and 13th In the community hall and If yoti are desirous of attending this popular course please contact Mrs. C. McDonald or Nits, E. Gaunt. Messrs Lorne Durnin and Eldon Miller attended the Good Roads Convention in Toronto last week. Miss Johnson and her pupIls en- joyed a sleigh riding party on the farm of Bob Lyons one evening last week. Later 'they were enter,. tallied at the home of Mr. and MI'S, Ernest Gaunt, when they were Served hot dogs and-hot chocolate, courtesy .of Mrs. Gaunt and Mrs. Ross Gammie. Lt, 'Brian Staples of Camp Bord- en was a week-end visitor with. Mr. and Mrs. John Cameron and Don, DONNYBROOK 4,..arge Attendance At W.I. Euchre • Bluevtle Wo- -inen's Institute sponsored a euchre ItartY Bluevale community -hall .reh. 25th and. a • merry time was had bY all. Twenty-one tables w'pre in. play, Prize winners were: High scores; William- EISton, Mrs. Jos. Mar- shall; Listowel; second high, Alan Breckenridge, Mrs. Elmer Sellere; cOnsalation prizes, Leslie Greena- way, Mrs. .Harvey Edgar; lucky draw', Joseph Marshall, Mrs, Oliver Campbell, ' The prize for coming the longest distance was won by Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Jefferson, • Auburn, ' 18 miles. New Group Formed 13y U.C. Women or the. event before the big is shown above as they practiaed event.—Advance-Times- photo. SQUARE DANCERS—The intermediate girls of the Wingliam District High School square danced for the capacity crowds at the school's variety program last Thursday and Friday. The square dance group been visiting 'for the past three• Weeks. at the home of their ,daugh,•:S ter, Mrs. Frank McConnell of Lon- don, and with others of their 'fam- ily there. 3.44.sm Marilyn Cameron of Ash- field spent the week-end at the/ herne of Mr. and Mrs. William Pur- don of West Wawanosh, Mrs, William, Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tiffin and Mr. Harris Purdon spent the week-end at Brantford at the home of •Mr, and Mrs. James Henderson. . Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pottbr of Fleming, Sask., visited last week with his aunt, Mrs. William Daw- son, and his uncle. Mr. 'A'. E. Fur- don of Lucknow, and with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer. Mr. Potter 38 a grandson.of MT, Robert Henry Purdon. Mr, Russell Ross last week pur- chased the Dick Charters hundred acre farin east of his home farm. Rustell has worked this farm for the past three years, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer spent the week-end at the home of their son, Relison Falconer of Sarnia. Little Brian Falconer, who had been here with his grand- parents, returned home. Mr. A. E. Buckton suffered a stroke on-Friday as he sat in his chair. He has been making a good recovery. Their daughter, Mrs. Gilbert HamiltOn, of Lucknow, has been in attendance. Miss Marion Buckton, grand- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buckton and daughter of Mr. and lifts. Herb Buckton of Lucknow, was taken to Wingham Hospital on Sunday and rushed to thb Isolation Hospital in Landon, where she is believed to be suffering from either polio or meningitis. Marion is eighteen years old and a student In Luck- I now District High School. She took ill on Thursday. Mr, and Mrs, Percy Vincent of Auburn spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. James Falconer.. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barr and I children of Holyrood visited on Sunday with her grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. A, E. Buckten. Mr. and Mrs. John Purdon spent Sunday. ats the home of their son, Mr, Clifford Burden o4 Beigrave. Mr. Ross IVIcgregor and Mr, El- don Enterson left two weeks ago Inst4u!„.c.Asks for No .Parking Signs Mr. John A. Thompson is a patient in Victoria Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. R. Chamney visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Craig, Goderich. Mr. Kenneth Campbell suffered some fractured ribs while working on contruction work in Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. James teddy enter- tained the euchre club on Friday evening when ten tables were in pray High scores were held by Mrs E Robinson and Mr Sam Thompson and low by Mrs Sam Thompson and Mr. Wm. HardY. s A game was enjoyed,after which Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Car, a cup of tea wait served and a so- 'Stewart in Listowel. cial lime spent:- I Miss Margaret McCann of Lis- and fantily of Brantford, Mr. and Lunch was served by Jean Sie- 'Mrs, Harold McDermitt of Galt .f ert, Glenna ilib'berd, Mrs. Cars- visited on SundaY with Mr. and well and Jean Greer. The meet- MrasHarvey McDermitt. ing closed with Taps, Mr. and Mrs. Royden Devitt spent Sunday with relatives in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wade and family of Woodstock were Sundny visitors with Mrs, William Wade and Beatrice. Mr, and Mrs. Bill Mann visited she was able to return home Sat- one day last week with Mr, and urday froni the Palmerston Hos- Mrs, Dick Aldrich in Galt. pital. We wish her a speedy re- The W.O.A.A. intermediate hock- cove*. ey game between Fordwich and Friends Of Mrs. Dick Aldrich of Drayton, played in the arena on Galt and formerly of Fordwich will Friday night resulted in a win for be sorry to hear that she is at prel Ehe local boys of 10-7. This is the eent confined to bed, suffering first game of the best three of five from phlebitis. series. Next game will be on 'Wed- Mr. and Mrs. Bob Campbell arid nesday night in Drayton, family visited recently with Mr. Mrs. Drew Aitc;heson of Elora is arid Mrs. Lorne From in George- spending some time at the home of town. Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Chiomey and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graham of -Jane of Port Colborne spent a few St. Marys spent two days last week days last week with Mr. and Mrs. with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lehr. Alex Keith, Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Lynn and • Mrs. Ruby Forester of Toronto family of Orangeville spent the spent the week-end at her home FORDWICFI—The Village Group week-end with Mrs, Dora Ridley. here- in the W.A. of 'the United Church Miss Aldyth Bast spent one day - Miss Louise Browne of Toronto met ist the home of Mrs, Clarence, last week in Kitchener. , ,spent' the Week-end with her par- Carsviell for the purpose oft ors, ;,:X..r.,..Uoyel,Simmermakei. Nisited ,ents, Mr. and Urs. Peter Browne. ganizing. Mrs. Carswell conducted one slaY last- week with relatives Mr. and Mrs. Ross Tomlin' of ' • a - short-worSbiPr saiwieeswith.Mary in Ritchener,• A+. Durhanassyleiled 'Bun ay , wi and Martha as the theme. Mk. and Mrs. Cecil Galbraith of 'Mr. and Mra. Art-Fs:rester. Mrs. Harold Pollock explained Guelph were Sunday visitors with ..Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wilcifang of purnose of 'OW, .Wornen's' As- Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay' Galbraith. Toronto were Week-end visitors seciation and the 'value of the Miss Donna Johnson daughter with' Ma and Mrs. Roy Simmons. group system. It' was decided to of Mr, and Mrs. Carl Johnson, Mr. and, Mrs'. jack Reid and fam- farm a group, Mrs. Ross Doig, commenced her duties in the Bell 'Hy and Mr. Eert Reid of. the sec- Mrs, 'Crosby Sothern and Mrs. Telephone in Wingham. ond line of Mintb visited on Sun- Emma Williamson were appointed Mr. and Mrs, Bill Sothcrn. Gary, day with Mr. and Mrs, Wellington conveners Nancy and Bill Mulvey visited on Hargrave. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elliott of Rinevale visited on Sunday with Misses Letitia , and Louise Mat- thews. ' • BELORAYE Mr. and Mre. James Lamont, Dale, Danny, Dwight and Donelda and Mrs, Thomas Smith visited on Sunday with Mrs. Elizabeth Camp- bell, Mrs. Richard Chamney and Mrs. Emily Elston at Wingham. Mr, and Mrs, David Armstrong and Mr, and Mrs. 'Robert Grasby, Mary and Donna, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Hilda Roberts in Lis- towel. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Robinson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. Crawford arid family •at God- erich. Belmore WMS Gets Letter from India BELMORE—•The Women's Mis- sionary Society of Beimore United Church held its meeting February 25th at the home of Mrs, 'John Farrell, Mrs. F. Doubledee was leader and the theme was "Race Prejudice Etposed". God is no respecter of persons, -but in every nation he that feareth Him and worketh righte- ousness is accepted of Him. Hymn 514 was sung, followed by prayer. The first -chapter of Ruth was read responsively. Mrs. Tom Abraham gave a reading, "Seven Went to 'Hiroshima". In it were portrayed many of the awful re- sults of the atomic bombing which took place there in 1945 and the great courage of some oethe suf- ferers, leukemia being one of the diseases following the bembing, es- pecially with children. Mrs. West read a very interest- ing letter from, Rev, Isaac Khirnla of India, telling of his work there, The group bad the 'pleasure of hearing him speak some time ago at Behnore. Mrs. W, Johann read the chapter on Mexico in the study book 'and Mre. J. Rutherford gave a reading on -temperance. Roll call was the name of a mis- sionary. The Presbyterian ladies sent an invitation to join them in their Easter thankoffeting meet- ing on March 19th. Another hymn was sueg and Mrs. West closed the meeting with prayer. WHITECHURCH—The ladies of the Woinen's Institute held a busi- ness meeting last Thursday at the borne of Mrs. Victor Emerson with . nine ladies pkesent and with tile president, Mrs. Russell Ross, pre- siding. They decided to send a, delegate to the Conference held In May at 0.A.C., Guelph', -and Subrditted two resolutions to the 1<inlosi Council, asking for a "No Parking') sign to be erected ar least, a. 'car-length north of the in- terSection pf the north road and Highway, 86 and also asked for "Slow" 'or "30 M.P.H." sign to be erected again at the north side of the Wilson bill, where drivers com- ing South, drop over a sharp hill, before seeing the school children walking on the road. The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute Will be Held • on Tuesday next at the home of Mrs. Garnet F`arrier. Mrs. (Rev.) Husser of Wingham will be the spedial speaker and will tell of her work with retarded children. All the svomen of the community are cordially invited to attend, WHITECHURCH SCOUT MEMBERS PASS TENDERFOOT TESTS by buS forjexas and Other south- ern 'States. Mr. and Mrs', Nelson Sniith of Aurora, spent the week-end at the home of his sistei., Mrs. Russell Chapman, and with his mother, Mrs. Mary Smith. a patient in the Wingham Hospital. 1Vliss Willielmina Smith of Lang- side spent the week-end at the home of her sister, Mrs. William Pardon. • • . • • • it I .1 Birth MASON— In Victoria Hospital, Loncien, on Friday, February 20, 1959, to Mr. and 1VIrs, Lloyd Ma- ' Soh," Liman, a daughter, Sharon Dawn, a sister felt Roger and .BELGFtAVE--- Lorne Campbell, Scoutmaster Of the Belgrave Boy Scouts, has 'announced that the fol- lowing members have passed their tenderfoot tests: David Hanna, John de Yong, Ronald Nicholson, Douglas.Johnston,.Murray Coates, J amea Taylor, Douglas Coultes, Barry Logan, Walter BacOn. Reg. Purdon, Wayne Coultes, Wayne Pletch and Max Pletch, The folloWing list of boys started their training last week: Allan Bosinan, Ralph Logan, Carry Rob- inson, Billy Robinson, George Bie- man, Keith Pletch, Douglas Bic- man, 'Clayton Robinson and David B eecroft. Assistants to Mr. Campbell are Jack Mitchell and John Nixon. The meetings are held every Tuesday evening in Kilos: United Chtitch JbaSeinetit. GET YOUR DOG TAW; YOUR DOG MUST BE TAGGED BY MARCH 31, 1959 The OWIter, possessor, or harborer of a dog shall cause the same to be registered at the office of Town Clerk. or eolice Chief ON Olt BEFORg MARCH 31st, 1959 ivvitil DOG $ FEMALE DOG $ 'COO Sl8GOND MALV DOG . $ 4.0t) SECOND FEMALE DOG ,.. $ ItENNEL LICENSE ............... „. ...... $10.0 DEVELL, 441 MEP 'Or MUM, ham and Morrie also attended the funeral, • , Messrs, Elliott Carruthers, Eu- gene Conley, Edbert Bushell and Wallace Conn returned home from the Good Roads cenVention in To- ronto .on Wednesday. Some of the men returning home that night encountered so much" heavy .fog that they weere forced to stop over night. Mrs, Irene Paterson of Toronto spent the week-end with her mo- ther, Mrs; William Taylor. Mae. ncl Mrs. Ronald Perrott of Goderich visited recently with her father, Mr. William Forster of West Wawanosh. Ten tables were in play last Fri- day evening at Fordyce •school• at the euehre held by Mrs. George Fisher and students. John Boyle .captured the lone hand travelling prize and Ann Martin and Jamee Martin: s held high points. Mrs. Chas, Martin and Tom. Robinson held low points. They decided to hold another euchre thiss Wednes- day evening. Miss Win/lifted Farrier of To- ronto spent the week-end at the home of her brother, Mr. Gr, E. Far- rier and her parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. It, Farrier, aceompanied her back to Long Branch, where thb will spend a few weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Carman Farrier. Mr.,and Mrs. Elroy Laidlaw and children visited on Monday with his mother, Mrs. James Laidlaw, in Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth" Dickson and children and Mr. Stanley Moore and Michael and Peter, of WoOdstock, as well as ether local relatives, spent Sunday with their' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moore. Mr. and Mrs. William Martin of Kitchener spent Sunday at the home of his brother, Mr. Howard Martin of Weat Wawanosh, Mr. and Mrs, Stewart Couplanci of Toronto visited slyer the week- end with Wroxeter reislives and with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson. Ma and Mts. Robert MelVlairray and Gercion visited on Sunday with Mr. and MI-s, Gotdon Mr. and 'Mrs. Edwin Smyth and Doreen and Bill spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. DaVid -Stroud of Ripley. Mr, and, Mrs, Sidney Thompson and baby Dennis spent Sunday with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Wright of Clifford. Mr. Anstiii Cook of, Marnoch spent the week-end at the home of Mr, and Mrs. 'William McGatvey of Thornbary, Mr, and Mrs. Harold Slesser and family of Glainis ited ori Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mr's. Harry Cook of Mar- The V, S. 'Watt mill in the village had a, break last, week and bags of chop piled 'up over the week. end. Mt. ROA' McMichael of Sonia spent the week-end with Mrs. Mc- Michael and family at the home of Mr. and Mts. Uershoin Johnston. Little Linda, VelVfielmei Wee able to leaVe Whighant Picspital ort Thursday Spent a few days at the home .or Mr. and Mrs, jaMes Johnston of TnilibeitY. Mt. and Mrs, C40ergo Corrk have Mrs. Harry Moss and Janie of Platteville visited on Friday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan, Mrs. McClenaghan accompanied Mrs. Moss home to spend a week there. Mr. Thomas George of India will have charge of the service in the 'United Church here on Sunday. Mr. George has been doing post- graduate work in engineering in Toronto this year. Miss Janet Gaunt of Hanover. spent the week-end with her par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Russell Gaunt. Mr, Parrish Moffat attended the convention of the Ontario Plough- men's Association held in Toronto last week, and Mrs. Moffat ac- companied him and pisited with her aunt, Miss Katharine McKen- zie at Smith's F.'alls. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Smith and Kathy of Toronto spent the week- end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Russell Chapman and With her grandmother, Mrs. Smith, who was taken to Wingham Hospital on Thursday, suffering from a heart -condition and :pneumonia, The well drillers moved to Mr. Gordon Rintoul's last week and commenced drilling at the north of the house. Mr, and Mrs. Edward Nicholson And Colleen. of Thamesford spent the Weekend With her narents, Mrs, Hutchison here and Mr, HUt- chistm in Whigharri Hoepital, He has been making a geed recovery. Ross Winks and Tom Inglis ar- rived back from their trip to Mex- ico a week ago, In zero weather. They had been away for three Week a Miss Myrtle Beecroft, of New London, Conn, is visiting with Mr. atid Mrs. Ceoll Wheeler, who have been living hi rlt, PeterSbnrg. nor- ida, for the past two months, Mt and Mrs, James Gaunt and baby ;Tana Moved on SatUrday Btirgeeeville, where JIM hue .found einploythent on a farm. Ur. and Mrs, Albert Cotetes, Mr, and MI'S, :James Coultes and Mt. NOrmat Coultos were In Elora Ott Saltirdliy Where they atteeded the funeral of their aunt, Mrs, John Coultes, Who had passed away on 'Wednesday in hot 96th year. Her litiebeed predeceased hot (wet 20 years ago, She made hot home, With, het sister, Mts. raskin, terfrient was Guelph cemetery, other family relatives front Wing- ENVER/FAIN S'4011001.‘,..the Above photo provee that it isn't netesatttY to to *0 1161614/u_bd tb find heitutiftla giria, This is the high School kick' w Welt brought tremendous tespoilee at *he Sehnora variety itOneett staged ot the 46100 lnat Theireday and lEriday. They are, left toWs train front io hack, Sandra Strnifg, 'Barbara Fichte/11, Fenny Gerrief right rows Judy Lunn, Alexandet and Vettle Itliettalfe.....AdVautte.thilcs phOto. Weekly Euchre VELGRAVE-- Mrs. Lewis Cook and Mark Armatrong were the high ptiZe Wiritiera at the regular Weekly euchre party held In the conninunity centre last week. There were 10 tables in play and Oa- Solation prizes went to Mrs. J. M• Cotiltee and Lewis Cook, Nevelty prite Winners Were Mrs, Cora life. Gill a.rid Stanley Cook, A, g‘ ix. A LIO '1.441.41.40.4:A.4"1"1-‘01.10* Vo r.• Oif 44" Mk 4.4 It 4 4 * 4.406 4:400# 4 .1***4.11.4.450***V0**1•*%,... N. 44 eiosalso. teleesSiise,**4 404esteisseeeel leo tts 44see eat* 444,4.0 *.f 4.. -ft gil*.11.41 0,, 0 0 0,,.....0i,01.400.0. +0000161114041. 044 4 * "N4