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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1972-05-04, Page 13News It MAY 11937= Mrs. T. A. C'uirrie was elected president pf the Lady Bowlers at their annual meeting. Other of- ficers are Mrs. Frank Sturdy, Mrs. M. Johnson, Miss Marion Sinnpson and Mrs. George Wil- ' liams. Mayor Hanna requests that all places of business and hones be decorated for Coronation Day. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Allen moved on Saturday to a farm near Sar- nia. Mr. Allen has been employed here by the Supertest Co. for the past two years. At the 79th Convocation of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, held in Toronto last week, Robert C. Thompson of Mildmay, a member of the local chapter, was elected Grand Superintendent of Huron District No. 6. 'Mrs. W. J. Henderson was elected president of the Women's Institute. Vice presidents are Mrs. W. Barbour, and Mrs. W. S. Hall; secretary is Mrs. Richard Clegg and Mrs. W. H. Fraser is treasurer. Duncan Kennedy has pur- chased Ernie Jackson's resi= dence on the corner of Patrick and Shuter Streets. The engagement is announced of Catherine Margaret Fry, to John Ronald Rae of Wingham. The marriage will take place the latter part of May. An interesting ceremony con- nected with scouting was held Friday evening when proficiency badges were awarded to Bob Lockridge, Alan Williams, George Johnson, George Lloyd, Charles Wellwood, W. Burgman, Lloyd Ellacott, Percy Biggs, John Lamb, Darrell Biggs, Don- ald Adams, Ken Johnson and Mac Habkirk. Three projects, a new race track, an arena and a post office, are under consideration for 0 fk ow it s from Our Lueknow: Property at Campbell and logles Streets is suggested as the likely site for the post office. Miss Jean Thom of St. Helens left for Toronto where she has se- cured, a position. MAY 1958 • W. B. Conron was named a vice president of the Ontario Recrea- tional Association at its annual convention held in North Bay. At the regular council meeting held this week, the town assumed control of the Roman Catholic Cemetery, maintaining the per- petual care agreements which are now in forte and in future making charges 1, -r lots and care • on the same basis as ,used for the adjoining Wingham - Cemetery. Douglas Oliver Fry, son of Mrs. . N. L. .Fry of Wingham and the late Mr. Fry, will be ordained as a minister of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. The ordina- tion service will be the first to take place in St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church here. When Mrs. Mervin McCauley arrived at -her Morris Township ,home • last Wednesday afternoon she found that a colony house on the'property was on fire. Calling the Wingham Fire Dept., she then went into action herself and man- aged to beat out the flames before the truck arrived. W. T. Cruickshank presented trophies to the top bowlers of the CKNX league at their annual din- ner. Mrs. John Langridge was high for the ladies and Betty Anne Geisler was runner-up. For the.: men it was Hap Swatridge and Ross Hamilton. The Belgrave Music Festival was held for two days last week. Winners in the solo classes were Billie Hetherington, Ray Schei- fele, Brenda Bone, Rae Mathers, Nancy Anderson, Gloria Lutz, Norman " Lockhart, Betty Mae Yungblut and Jim Taylor. Lloyd Alcock of near BOAS -els has purchased the Commercial Hotel in Neustadt from the Mc- Garry estate. Miss Beverley Ashton, who has been a member of the Hanover Public Sehool teaching staff, has •resigned and has accepted a posi- tion on the Lucknow Public School staff to teach Grades 3 and The home of Elmer Haskins,, three miles east of Belmore, was extensively damaged by fire on Wednesday of last week. Most a€ the roof was destroyed and the fire worked its way down through the IL' oic ., ails, causing exten- sive damage inside. 4. At Iii ,',,ss Howson of Lucknow left las, week for .one year's post graduate w k in St. Joseph's Hospital, I -ndon. On completion of the year London he expects to resume his practice with Dr. W. V, Johnston at Lucknow. Every man, woman and child in the Wingham area will be given the opportunity of safe guarding their health by having a free chest X-ray when a com- munity X-ray s irvey begins here May 26th. At a meeting of the agricultural committee of Huron County Council, it was decided to affili- ate with the Federation of Agri- culture. The chairman of the committee, Reeve J. D. Beecroft of East WaVvanosh, was named county representative. Norman Rintoul has received the contract for installing all kit- chen cabinets and shelving in the new Public Hospital at Clinton. Several gatherings have been held in honor of Mrs. Lorne Kress, who with her family, will leave Wingham next week for London where Mr. Kress is em- plodyed with the Canadian Im- perial Bank of Commerce. At the Hamilton 4 Synod of the PresbarLtn Church held at St. Thome, A. Nin nrlo. was appointed $y - cal Evangelist for three in the autumn of this Year. Monday Ruth •l eWl t Of lueia a competed At the Goderich Music Festivals and came fourth in a class` Mr. and Mrs. Earl MOW 01 Belmore are now settledin the house vacated by Mrs. Halt`" This is Dr. Kay's old home: Mr. and Mrs. James iSt.. Maxie moved last week to .their hoose on Victoria Street in Winghaxn, Newlyweds Mr. and'Mrs. Stan- ley Hopper of Belgrave were :pre- sented at a social gathering held at SS 2, Turnberry last week. The bride was the former Jean Sharpin. • Surprise for anniver WHITECHURCH — Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilken were pleasant- ly surprised on Saturday when friends gathered for a surprise 25th wedding anniversary party. The couple was married at Ethel United Church on April 26, 1947. They received china platesand a cup and saucer at the supper - time party. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wilken, Sharon and Michelle, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wilk - en and Kimberly, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Scott, Betty Jane and Valerie, all from Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. Kloostra and theit family, Bruce, Kay and, Glenna of the Whitechurch area and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilken with Marjorie and John *of Gow- anstown also attended. y am, 'ThursdeYe My 4,R1472,rage ► Sign of spring FORDWICH — Mrs. Wally Gibson planted a few yellow beans and green beans in a flower pot in February. Monday she brought in a sample of "beans—a nice, tasty meal of green aild yel- low beans for the first of May. 4, .. 11 • �n ,:viands for a.rnent. Consider how important they are in your life. Consider how easy they are to hurt. Your hands keep you in touch with the world. Take care of them. When you work, work defensively; a little thought, a little care, can bring you' safely through the working day. They're your hands. Defend them. .The sure Way to safety is Self -Defence. nT Take time to learn the right way with tools. If your job needs protective gloves, wear them. Hands are easy to hurt, difficult to mend. Your Workmen's Compensation Board and The Safety Associations, Ontario a 1 THE MASSED CHOIR brought everyone into the finale of the concert presented by Grades 5 to 8 to sing "Let there Be Peace on Earth", the closing numberof the public school presentation. —Staff Photo. Fordwich Personal Notes Mrs. Stan Bride was in Toronto last week attending the provin- cial conference for Women and the Women's Advisory Commit- tee. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wahl of Kitchener called on Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schumacher and Al Haiss on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs'. Bob Petznick and family of Kitchener spent .the weekend at their summerhome here. Don't forget the Scout and Cub paper drive on Saturday. Please have papers tied and at the drive- way by 10 ,a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Connell vOkt, p4 with •,sand„lg{'sp Wes,4 , r iv r r.l~iarding was,: able, to 5peers in Palmerston on Sunday., . return home Friday from Jtospi- Mr. and Mrs. William Magill tal in Walkerton. Holger Espensen, who is em- ployed with Peel Construction at Barrie, spent the weekend with, his wifeand family. \ and Jim of London were weekend visitors with Mr: and Mrs. Crosby Sotheran. Mr. and Mrs. John Carswell and little daughter of Kitchener were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Carswell. Mr. and Mrs. William Austin and two children of Tillsonburg spent . the weekend with Mrs. Pearl Patterson. . Mrc and Mrs. David. Schneider, Mark and Barbara Ann. of Kit- chener visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Madgette of Weston spent the weekend .at their. home here. Shower held for May bride FORDWICH — A shower for Miss Sharon Pollock of Kitchen- er, bride ;elect of May, was ,held in the community hall with. Mrs. Crosby Sotheran, Mrs. Clarence • Carswell, Mrs. Glenn Johnston, `Mrs. Harold. Doig, Mrs. Stanley Bride and. Mrs. Clare Harris as hostesses. A variety program Of contests, community singing, solos and . a skit was enjoyed. The bride=elect, assisted by her mother, Mrs. Harold Pollock of Stratford, opened the gifts. A card table and chairs, ” linen tablecloth, large luncheon cloth and a double deck of -cards were among the gifts from the 60 ladies of the community. She also opened some lovely gifts from other friends. Sharon thanked everyone and her mother invited the ladies to her home in Stratford on the af- ternoon or evening of .May 18th to see Sharon's gifts. Lunch was served by the host- esses, assisted by Mrs. John Carswell of Kitchener, Mrs. Wil- liam Magill of London and Mrs. Les Watkins, Bolton. The hall was spring-like with baskets of flowers and the tea tables carried out. " the color scheme of white and yellow, each centred wiith a yellow candle, yel- low daffodils and trailing• green myrtle at the base.o- • Mr. and Mrs. ban Cardinal were in Sudbury last week due to the serious illness of the former's father. Quite a few of our local?fellows were successful in catching some nice trout on the opening day of the fishing season. Mrs. Ross Doig was able to re- turn Saturday to the Village Nursing Home after being con- fined for a few days last week to Listowel Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Anson Ruttan and Janis attended the reception Sat- urday night for Mr. and' Mrs. Gary Jamieson in the Whfte- church hall. .Mr. and Mrs. .Les Watkins of Bolton were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs: Clare Harris. The Fordwich Institute is grateful to all who helped to col- lect and for donations received in the cancer drive. Gorrie Personals Mrs. Michael Knipe, Sheila and Jill of Milverton and Mrs. Harry Holmes of Molesworth visited Sunday. with Mrs. Albert Dustow. Mr, and Mrs. Grant Miller and family of Sudbury spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller and on Sunday they all visited Mr. and Mrs, Heverly :greats of Palmerston. • . Mr. and Mrs. John Rohlig and Jason of Guelph visited over the weekend with, Mrs. Gerald May. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Under- wood; Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Gal- laway and Mr. and Mrs. John Un- derwood of Guelph attended the Final WI euchre FORDWICH Twenty-one tables were in play Thursday night in the community hall for the last session of the progressive euchre parties sponsored by the Women's Institute. Winners were High lady, Mrs. Morris Honeyford of Listowel; high gent, John Freeman, Gor- rie; low lady, Mrs. Clarke Ren- wick, Belmo e; low gent, Austin Stinson, Flor with; special Clare Harris, Ford len. The card parties will be held again early in the fall. Yokasippi Gun Club • shooting match and dance at . Cargill on Saturday. Wesley Gallaway won the high score competition tro- phy. • Mr. and Mrs. John Underwood of Guelph visited with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Underwood over the weekend. . Mrs. Alfred Alsacahill of Scar- , borough spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Goldwyn Thomp- son. Miss Ruth Gingerich of Bridgeport also was a _guest. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Clark of Brampton spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Fairies. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gowdy, Janna and Philip visited Sunday with Mr...d Mrs. Finn Chris- tiansen of Palmerston.' Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Robinson and Miss Linda Robinson attend- ed the orientation at Guelph Uni- versity on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. Robinson also attended the 90th birthday 'pariz,,pf, William Kreller at the home„ of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Werner of „Clifford. Mrs. Arnold Halliday of Wing - ham is visiting a few days with relatives' in Gorrie. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Robinson and Brian Robinson visited Sun= day with Mr. and Mrs. Eric Munroe of -Guelph, A GROUP FROM GRADES 5-6 sang several well-known melodies and with the help of umbrellas feature "April Showers". They followed their presentation of songs with a series of dances. —Staff Photo.