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Times & Guide (1909), 16 Dec 1948, p. 2

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Janet Hewitt, daughter® of Mrs. mfi. Orillia and the late Andrew P.â€" Hewitt, â€" became the bride of Edward 0. Schade of Wesâ€" ton,. in the Orillia Presbyterian Church last Saturdsy, The groom is the son of Mrs. Schade and the lste O. A. Schade, Magnetawan. 48 Lilaec Ave. â€" Phone 991â€"Râ€"5 The Red Cross work rooms will be closed during the Christmas â€" and New Year‘s holiday and will reâ€"open on Monday, Jan. 3. BUILDERS â€" CONTRACTORS Elmhurst Drive Hairdressing CARPENTRY EPAIRS â€"â€" ALTERATIONS KITCHEN CUPBOARDS NEW HOUSES â€"â€" Leona Guthrie â€" 19 COULTER AVE. WESTON 1565â€"J %WM FREE ESTIMATES E. §$. WARN WESTON, RR. 3 w 0 M EN _A RE PRATSIHG _’.Tlt,%uun Notice wmi‘vie vte. 514â€" ste Oe 17 * C ERRREDIEP © Porcelain Enamel Tub 2e E« Release Wringer that releases instantly regnrdlen of pressun’. Safe for your clothes because of exclusive "Cushioned Action." And the Vcni#honu reputation makes it a really sa/e invest» ment. See the Westinghouse Washer. $154.50 Anpmmmmse, _ No otmer washer combines the exire safety features of this 1948 Westingbouse! Safe for . . . because of the exclusive ‘"Sentinel of Safety‘ that .E:’cnu '!'?.H;:wn" fuses, protects the motor against overload and s you to turn the washer on or off safely, even :-;c.h wep _I:'a_?da. s-!. Inqun of the Lovell Feathertouch" Safety _ FURNITURE&ELECTRICCO, . 25 Main $t. N. â€" â€" ‘Weston _ Phone 1208 LY. 2626 TERMS TO SUIT YOUR BUDGET With evergreen boughs and soft candlelight, in the spirit of Christâ€" mas, the Local Council tea at the home of,/Mrs. C. F. Evans last Wednesday attracted a large repâ€" resentation from the affiliated societies. The president, Mrs. W. M. Chisholm, assisted the hostess in receiving the guests. _ The lodge had the pleasure of having the Guardian of the JOL, ‘Ne. 208, of Toronto, Mrs. L. Phillips, also Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Angus, Mr. Phillips Jr., and Miss Carter and Miss Hamilton, present. At the tea table, centred with a small Santa Claus, white reindeer and candles, Mrs. R. W. H. Johnson and Mrs. Gordon Moffat, poured tea. Miss Julie Rankin played a beautiful. Mozart number on the ‘piuo. Miss Isabel Eadie, accomâ€" panied. by Mrs. Bruce Metcalfe, sang very> delightful numbers throughout the .afternoon. . B r o w n; Financihl Secretary, M a r i o n _ MeMahn; ‘Treasurer, Doreen Longhouse; First Standnlg Bearer, Doreen Brown; First Lec« turer, J o s e phine Weatherall; Second Standard Bearer, Helen Wilcox; Second Lecturer, Peggy Bradford; First Escort, Patsy Seed; Second Escort, Doreen McMahn; First Guard, Mary Jane Topper; Guardian, Mrs. E. Evans; Assistâ€" ant, Mrs. A. Evans. Local Council Hold Annual Christmas Tea On December 7, the election of officers of the Mary Callum JOL, To Hhe driagt fats Wapiarings range e. The officers elect are as follows: Worthy Chief Chairlady, Lois Casâ€" tator; _ Worthy â€" Viee Chairlady, Doreen Wilcox;> Chaplain, Fern Evans; Recording Seqretary, Agries There was a generous shower of soap and towels for the Save the Children Fund. The money donated is to be used to buy reels of views Elected JOL Lois Castator RICHARDSON â€":~ Social Events *‘ Entertainment a:â€" Club Activities When you light the candles, this Christmas dinner table setting will have a festive sparkle. There‘s a brilliant sheen on white linen which brings out all the beauty of its damask pattern; silver and crystal are shining bright; and the centerpiece of gilded and silvered pinecones, arranged with bronzed magnolia leaves, twinkles with reflected light. Mr. Charlie Creighton, Wilson avenue, Weston, wishes to thank his many friends for their acts of kindness extended to ‘him during his thirteen week stay in hospital. Charlie is now home convalescing. The Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the Workingmen‘s Club wish to thank all those for their coâ€"operation and support in making their bazaar such a success, Mrs. Davison, Main street north, was the lucky cake winner. s for the veterans at the Weston San as well as playing cards and cribâ€" bage boards. [PERSONALS| CHRISTMAS TREE SETTING "ADVERTISING PAYSâ€"TRY IT! It so happened that a large bird of preyâ€"the+wingspread meas. red more than three feetâ€"descended on the CBL and CJBC transmitters at‘ Hornby near Toronto at the critical moment, putting the two stations off the air for more than halfâ€"anâ€"hour. The unhappy bird sank its talons itno one of the highâ€"voltage wires supplying power to the transmitters, and was elecâ€" trocuted immediately. The surge of current in the wire held it fast and a special maintenance crew hac. to be called out to get the two stations back on the air. Big Bird Blots Birth Broadcast On the afternoon of November 14th, expectant news ‘editors in CBC‘s Central Newsroom were manning itheir teletypes. Princess Elizabeth‘s baby was due and they were anxious to get the good news on the air as soon as it happened. CBC network stations across Cenâ€" ada broadcast the gald tidings as soon as they were announced. That is, all except CBL and CJBC, CBC‘s two stations in Lo: rto. They were having hawk trouble. 5 §fk= LVE g q.;.â€"-â€"-â€"â€"â€":â€".â€". i Eid â€"â€"if ‘-‘-w’. _ 8 2 o Miea®? â€"â€"M KEEPS VENETIAN BLIND WESTON WOOD SPECIALITY Co. -;E-c;;lipped WESTWOOD VENETIAN BLINDS ® Now, when cords beâ€" come UNeven (as they will, and then slats won‘t Hilt fully), simply pull the short cord all the way. Faster than you can watch, cords slip back even again...like magic. Come in and let us demâ€" onstrgte our venetion blinds equipped with this amazing new LEVOLOR 30 LAWRENCE AVE. W. TIMES AND GUIDE, WESTON WESTON PHONE ZONE 4â€"272 CORDS LEVEL The following officers were then installed: Hon. Presidents, Mrs. E. B. Eddy, Mrs. H. Taylor; presiâ€" dent, Mrs. J. W. Grant; first vice president, Mrs. W. B. Johnson; second vice president, Mrs. C. W. Christie; recording secretary, Mrs. F. Mertens; corresponding secreâ€" tary, Mrs. J. W. Stong; financial secretary, Mrs. G. Snider; treasâ€" urer, Mrs. E. H. G. Worden; devoâ€" tional convener, Mrs. E. M. Yeo; flower convener, Miss E. Nattress; assistant â€" flower convener, Mrs. John Yeo; parsonage conveners, Mrs. W. C. Snider, Mrs. L. Macâ€" Donald, Mrs. W. Morley; pianist, Mrs. M. J. Rowland; press secreâ€" tary, Mrs. L. Yerex; auditors, Mrs. G. Barker and Mrs. D. Williams. The regular meeting of Central United Church Woman‘s Associaâ€" tion was held Thursday afternoon, Dec. 9, in the Auxiliary room. Mrs. J. W. Grant presided. After the ate of officers for 1949 was hA sang "Hark. erald Angels Sing," fo an inspiring devational service: Mré. D.: A,â€" Dealing, ; 5& / The annual reports were given, \th.‘ the ‘current business was taken up and the roll was called: . Rev. E. B. Eddy took the chair for the installation of . officers. After thanking the WA for their close coâ€"operation in matters taining to the Church, Rev. Bddy read from the 12th chapter of First Corinthians and offered a prayer. 4 Rev. Eddy closed the installation service with a prayer. The offering was received. After singing "Breathe On Me Breath of God," the meeting was ended with the Mizpah benediction. W, A. Elect Pres. Mrs. J. W. Grant Creations Of Local Man In Fashion Show The organized beauty that was on view at the Palace Pier last week will long be remembered by the 5,000 fortunate people who saw a preview of coming fashion, sponsored by the manufacturers of Togonto. The prologue showing "Grandâ€" mother‘s Day Attire, 1890" was reminiscent of every day, with its backview of button and bows. Combination of c was the order of the day/â€"flame and vivid blue, amber and pink, intludâ€" ing the newest shade of rusty ro and beige. Accessories were vivid splashes of colour contrasting with the light coloured hose worn by the models, o One beautifuly designed, excelâ€" lently tailored suit and coat in a waterâ€"resisting dove grey material that received a round of appreciaâ€" tive.applause was a creation of Peter Chéetwynd, a wellâ€"known resident‘ of Humber â€" Heights, Weston. +â€"_ Famous in Europe for his notable creations and designs, Mr. Chetâ€" wynd cameâ€"here last year from England and | has â€" undoubtedly proved his ability in the field. He Christmas Book of Legends and Storiesâ€"Smith, is known amongst manufacturers to be one of the leading designers in Canada. He, together with other Toronto designers, have set a high standard hat will have to be comâ€" peted with. . the Sameâ€"Hough. The Shepkerd Who Missed the Mangerâ€"Jones. Christmas Daysâ€"Lincoin. Christmas Tales for Reading Aloudâ€"Lohan. â€" The Merry I‘ocenuâ€"Millcr. The Joyous Miracleâ€"Norris. * Star !â€" Spangled Christmas â€" Notris. “z.e Story of the Other Wise â€"Van Dyke. The Fiteside Book 8 Christmas Storiesâ€"Wagenknecht. This young man of 33, although born in Ottawa, now lives in Weston and likes to claim the, town as his home. He says he thorâ€" oughly enjoys living here, since Weston helps him to relax. The eightyâ€"five garments that Mrs. Everywoman will wear were set off to excellent advantage in the handsome setting of the buildâ€" ing, and the organising ability of Al Halpenny helped to make the show the huge success it was. Cloete, Weston therefore might well be pleased with these two local resiâ€" dents who contributed greatly to the. success of this widelyâ€"known fashion parade of 1948. What Weston Is Reading Christmas Stories The Drum Goes Deadâ€"Aldrich. The Holly Hedgeâ€"Bailey. The Christmas Carpâ€"Baum. Christmas in Modern Storyâ€" van Buren, Christmas Buren, While the Christmas Christmas in Maineâ€"Coffin, Miracle on 34th Streetâ€"Davies. Christmas Storiesâ€"Dickins. Sister of the Angelsâ€"Goudge. The Good Shepherdâ€"Gunnarsor: At Christmas all the Bells Say Spirit of Christmasâ€"Van Angels Singâ€"Carroll. in _ Matafellar‘â€" in Storyland â€" van Mrs. Calvert, 10 Victoria St., Wemng Ont., Canada® Dear Madam: Princess Elizabeth Whs received, with great pleasure, the gift of baby‘s clothes which you were good enough to send Her Royal Highâ€" ‘ness and has asked me to thank you warmly for your kind thoughts and for the good wishes .which acâ€" companied your present, Yours truly, Marg Hay, Ladyâ€"inâ€"Waiting. A. PURKIS ELECTRICIAN Phone 112415 WESTON RR. s Buckingham Palace, h Pal & sn to" ?3’48-(%% zen on tar se or ountei rIu: historic Isle of Quinteâ€"proâ€" nounced "Onintv‘‘â€"is famons far + nounced "Quinty‘‘â€"is famous for its 500â€"mile shoreline of steep cliffs and safe beaches . . . Good catches of maskinenge, bass and pickerel were reported Jast season. Don‘t miss visitâ€" ing "Lakeâ€"onâ€"theâ€"Mountain‘‘â€"the mysterious lake without apparent source . . . And one of the world‘s largest fish batcheries at Glenora. LETS MAKE THEM WANT TO COME BACK! In Ontario we have a holiday paradise . . . let‘s do all we ean to encourage visitors from in support of the tourist busiâ€" ness by John Labatt Limited WESTERN CANADA YOULL ENJOY GOING BY BUS FAREs ARE 10W ROouHUD TRIP TAX INCLUDED WINNIPEG .. REGINA .......... CALGARY ... VANCOUVER (Subjéct to Change) Tickets and Information at Toronto Bus Terminal. Published Bay and Dunias Sts. AD. 4221 From Toronto Accommodation varies from luxurious lodges to cabins and farm homes. 1f you are travelling by car, take Highâ€" way No. 2 to Bellevilleâ€"150 miles from Hamilton, then No. 14 South to Picton 22 miles; or No. 33 from Trenâ€" tonâ€"32 miles. For further informaâ€" tion write to Prince Edward County Publicity Committee, Picton, Ort. ..$44.15 .. 56.00 _ 76.05

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