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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1979-03-07, Page 10y. w•. 10—Tb Winoam Advance -Times, March 7, 1878 '*'— IIMi.1NN1lAM SOTNERN Notes from Fordwich Ulm Joanne Johnston, Glean Johnston, accompanied 'geitara, spelt a couple at days by Mr. and Mrs. Jim McKay of 1W waak with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Paisley and Bev Little of ww"ll. Shelburne, attended the Ontario Glenn Martin spent the Roadster din aet and dance held Weekend ice . fishing at Lion's Saturday evening at the Head. Canadian& Motel, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Seip of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Phdpott Exeter and Mr. and Mrs. Terry returned home after a two-week Clarkson of Nobleton were vacation in Cuba. weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nickel left Scott Clarkson. Saturday for a holiday in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Warrell Pte. Bill Sullivan returned �..e..t the wpwkend in Stratford home to Kingston after spending with Mr, and Mrs. Fleisdhauer. it �•� Mnllivan and has• wocs ...... ,.� _ Friends here were sorry to other relatives. learn that Mrs. Trev Hainstock of Mrs. Harvey Bride of Don Mills Milton, formerly of Fordwich, is was a recent visitor with her a patient in Milton Hospital. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mr. and Mrs. Art Mitchell of Doig. Kitchener visited one day last Mr. and Mrs. Barry D'Arcey, week with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Jeff and Jason, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Armstrong. Miller of waterloo visited Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mulvey and with Mr. and Mrs. Reg Wright in Cindy of Bellmore visited Sunday Port Credit. with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sothern. Mrs. John Connell, Harriston, Friends are sorry that at Mrs. Howard Graham, present Mrs. Clarence Carswell Palmerston, and Mrs. Ralph is a patient in Palmerston and Rumann of Toronto visited District Hoqo'a1 and her mother, Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Inez 4 bson, is confined to Austin Stinson. On Sunday Listowel Memorial Hospital. We evening *r. and Mrs. Ken Heise wish them speedy returns to their of Drew visited at the same respective homes. home. -'— MRS. GEORGE BROWN Gorrie Personal Notes Mrs. Stanley Grainger of London and Mrs. Mervyn Grainger of Exeter visited Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Grainger. Mr. and Mrs. William Doig, Molesworth, spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller. Mr. and Mrs. George Noble and Ken Noble visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Don Noble and family, Blyth. Mrs. Knowlson Hueston of Wingham spent a few days with Miss Margaret Dane. Mrs. North Holland and Mrs. Lloyd Perrin of Palmerston also visited at the same home. Wroxeter seniors hold euchre party WROXETER—The senior citizens' euchre party was held in the community hall last Wed- nesday evening under the con- venership of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Marks and Mr. and Mrs. Allan Griffith. Robert Gibson captured the prize for men's high score and Harvey Simmons had the low score. Mrs. Ivan Haskins and Mrs. Harry Jennings were the winners for the ladies. Mrs. Joe Simmons received the novelty prize. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Burchill and Mrs. Gordon Angst of RR 2, Clifford, called on Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferguson. Timmy McArthur, RR 1, Wroxeter, spent the weekend at the same home. Harry Hastie is a patient in Wingham and District Hospital. Mrs. Lorne Walker underwent surgery in Wingham and District Hospital on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Mann and family spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Merle Weber of Kimberley. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Workman, Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Duff Bell, Elmira, visited Sunday with Mrs. Alex Taylor and William Taylor. Prize winners at Gomes Night GORRIE—The senior citizens' Come Alive Club held its Games Night in the Town Hall. Prize winners for high scores in euchre were Mrs. Harry Adams and Mrs. Joe Simmons who played as a man. Mrs. Adams also had the most lone hands. The craft classes are held in the hall on Tuesday at 2 (oil painting) and Wednesday at 2 (crocheting). Brophy Brothers, serving Wingham a quarter century It is 25 years since Des and Jack Brophy toot the big plunge and bought Wingham Tire Service from Reg Mills after Des had worked Uwe for four years. Wingham was celebrating its 75th birthday in 1954 when the Brophy brothers bought the firm and now that the town is 100 years old the business is much larger. In the early days of Brophy ownership of Wingham Tire Service much of the work involved vulcanizing or repairing tires, though in these more affluent days tires are repair ed less. Presently the greater part of the business is in wholesaling tractor, truck and car tires to between 100 and 200 garages in a large area. The wholesale coverage area includes Lon- don, Port Elgin, Elmira and Arthur and most places in between. Wingham Tire Service, often called Brophy Brothers, is such a large seller of tires that there are sometimes as many as 5,000 tires in stock. Though the wholesale tire business plays such a large part in the business, retail sales, installation and service are still the part Wingham and area people see. When Des -and Jack bought the tire business it was at the south end of town across from Joe Kerr Contractors Ltd. They opened a tire shop in Listowel to expand their coverage area and sales volume, but in 1965 sold it to Roy Brocklebank. It is now called Triangle Tire. Also in 1965 the former Huron Motors building'at 11 John St. W. was purchased by the Brophys. Their tire shop then expanded to sales and service of all types of road tires and a full line of farm tires. The shop is still at the same location. Birthday party held for children from Palmerston FORDWICH — Several edu- cable children from the Midwest- ern Regional Centre, Palmer- ston, were special guests at a birthday party sponsored by the Fordwich Women's Institute on February 27 in the community hall hehe. The children all celebrate birthdays in February and journeyed to Fordwich with two members of the centre's staff. Music and games were enjoyed and a nourishing lunch was made complete with birthday cake. Each of the children received a birthday gift, balloons and a party hat. Following the party, a com- mittee from the Women's In- stitute met with three representatives of the Fordwich Park Board. The WI was given permission to purchase signs for the park, a large one to be erected facing the highway and a smaller one for the park en- trance. Erection of a plaque was also discussed and left for a later decision. The move to wholesaling can in 120 and greatly expanded Brophy Brotbers' marll* in area tire sales. BROPHY JACKET AND SNOWBUITB Though it is in the same building as Wingham 71M Service, Brophy Jacket and Snowsuits is a separate business specializing in winter jackets, team jackets and snowsuits. Norma, Des's wife, owns the clothing business, which has been in operation for about five years. A tremendous volume of similar products results in low prices, especially in the case of team and school jackets when there is just one style. F. E. Madill Secondary School students just bought 150 purple and white winter jackets. Workers at Douglas Point bought another large batch of jackets. There is also a full-time driver on the road, selling jackets and snowsuits over an area stretching south to Sarnia and north to Tobermory and east to Alliston. Bob Van- derWoude covers the large area selling jackets and will soon be selling caps and toques made to the customers' wishes. While some retailers might buy just a few snowsuits at a time, Brophys buy in much larger lots. Soon an order will go in for 1,000 men's two piece snow suits for next winter. The Brophys have been great supporters of local minor hockey and ball for many years and at least three minor ball teams will be sponsored by them this coming season. Des and Jack have also taken some time in coaching sports teams and feel there is a lot one can do for the community. MRS. VICTOR EMERSON ITECHURCH Miss Lorie Purdon of Listowel spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Purdon, and Kendra. Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Purdon and Kendra visited with Miss Kathy Purdon of Blyth. Lakelet Nifty Knotters Selection and care of hats, choice and fabric used therein were the themes of discussions at the meeting of the Lakelet club which met at the home - of LeaAnne Wright last Monday. The girls also chose their club name at this meeting. Marion Huth demonstrated how to straighten and preshrink fabric and Mrs. Hallman talked about choosing hats that suit the individual, as well as care and storage. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mary Beth Hallman. CHARTER PRESENTATION—On Saturday, March 3, the photo, from left to right are: Lt. Gov. of Zone 21 Reg Howick Optimist Club received their charter from the Im- Chamney, Gov. Elect Ab Flood, President of Howick mediate past governor Bob Wahby. The sponsoring club, Optimists Wray Wilson, Immediate Past Gov. Bob Wahby, Wallace Optimists, were on hand to witness the event. In the Gov. Gord Watson and past Lt. Gov. Jim Boyd. OPTIMIST BOARD OF DIRECTORS—The board of directors along with the members of the Howick Optimist urer; Ron McClement, vice-president; Wray Wilson, presi- Club were Installed at a charter party held at the Howick dent; Paul Statia, vice-president; back row, Carl Stewart, Community Centre on Saturday, March 3. Irl the photo, director; Don Taylor, director; Jack Ruttan, director; Lyle from left to right are: David Jacobson, secretary-treas- Foerter, director; and Harvey Wheeler, director. SILVER ANNIVERSARY—Brophy Brothers, or Wingham Tire Service, Is 25 -years -old this year. Brothers Jack, left, and Des, right, are now big In tjra-wholesaling, servicing more than 100 garages over a large area. Employee Bruce Henry Is shown with the trophy. Wingham .. . In its 100th year New federal Child Tax Credit You may be able to claim up to $200 for each child in your family—depending on your family income. If your family income is less than $18 000 per year (that's the net income of both husband and wife) you will qualify for the full $200 for each eligible child. If your family income is more than $18 000 you may still qualify for a total or partial payment, depending on the number of children. The application form for the new federal Child Tax Credit is enclosed with your January family allowances cheque. Read the instructions carefully then fill in the form and send it along with your completed 1978 Income Tax Return and your statement of Family Allowances. ATTENTION If you need help, your nearest Health and Welfare or Revenue Canada Taxation office is there to assist you. Sdme private firms can also assist, but charges for tax discounting services can be as high as 15%. Try not to use them. Health and Welfare Sant6 et Bien -titre social Canada Canada Monique BAgin, Minister N