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Times & Guide (1909), 28 Apr 1949, p. 5

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& \ifember of (the parcused Hiolatain 0 muamm. Woodâ€" e, Qntario, is not only a good cow but an excellent producer well, In 1940.she was Reserve :Champion at the York G@ounty Black & White Day and was classified Excellent, the classification for type. * She now has beenâ€"reported with & tenâ€"yearâ€"old 365 day twiceâ€"aâ€"day wmilking record of 13,549 lbs. milk eontaining 452 lbs, fat that gives her a nine lactation twiceâ€"aâ€"day lifetime totalâ€"of 119,466 lbs. milk eontaining 4479 lbs. fat. Polly‘s best record was made as an eightâ€"yearâ€"old when she proâ€" duced in 305 days 14,150 lbs. milk containing 569 lbs. fat, avérage test 4.02 per cent. Her Junior fourâ€"yearâ€"old 305 day 2x record of 13,953 Ibs. milk containing 557 lbs. fat; average test 8.99 per cont was an Honor List Record in 1942. On Wednesday, April 20, a large group of ladies gathered at the Grandview Baptist Tabernacle for the regular monthly women‘s meetâ€" ing, held the third Wednesday of each month. The special speaker was Mr. Gordon Chambers, missionâ€" ary on furlough from the Belgian Congo, Africa. _ Mr. Chambers showed interesting pictures by lanâ€" tern slides, through the country of his missionary activity, What a remarkable change takes place in a native‘s heart and community when tho':oupsl story is believed and the Lord Jesus Christ is received as Saviour. A splendid offering was received and given to Mr. Chamâ€" bers to further his profitable minâ€" istry in Africa, The euchre group of Post 213, Canadian Legion held their regular game at the home of Mrs. F. Laver, Maple Leaf Drive, last week. Mrs. Callan $r., Mrs, Mary Ashley, Mrs. H. Baker and Mrs. P. Nekechuk were the winners. > Mrs. J, Antram, Queen‘s Drive, wishes to thank the Elverston Park Young People‘s Society, the Sunâ€" day_School, friends and neighbours, for their kindnesses during the reâ€" cent illness of their sons, These kind friends will be glad to know they are much better and expect to be out and around real soon. THIS ‘N‘ THAT BRAEMAR AVE, We have a good selection of the finest Canadian Awning Stripe for your approval. Give Us A Call And We Will Gladly Give You An Estimate On Your Requirements. Weston 1310J Master Canvas Craft Weston 1968 Weston _ Roofing Materials Ltd. @ROCK LATH ©@ROOFING ©@MASONITE ©@CEMENT AWNINGS FIREâ€"AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Announces New Phone Numbers JACK ALLAN, Prop. 31 South Station St. For Home, Office, Store "GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE BLIND" ' Manufacturers of Lawn Umbrellas, Awnings, Tents, etc. FRANK STEWART TH ©@TEN TEST ©@INSULATION E @TILE ©@LIME @LANGMUIR PAINTS ©FLOOR TILE * Now In Stock Birthday greetings to John Evan and Mary Lou Johnson, The Friendship Circle are holding a home bake sale and sale of fancy work on April 20. A draw will ‘du be held and all proceeds are in aid of the Memorial Hall. \ Mr, Schuits of Knox Av is in hospital in Colorado unx:tmx treatment for arthritis. His Docâ€" tor reports that it is a very severe case. . Mr. Schulp'l many friends and neighbors wish him a speedy recovery and hope he will soon be able to come home#** Ns s _ We are glad to hear Mrs. H Robâ€" ertson and new baby boy are home Humber Summit is getting quite a place for leaving stolen property. Just a few weeks ago a Ford car was left on Knox Avenue at 6.30 a.m, and last week a truck with a safe on it belonging to the Mcâ€" Cormick Biscuit Company was found by residents on Mill Road. l Miss Helen Doan of London spent the Easter holidays with her aunt ;nnd uncle, Art and Alma Doan, Mill Road. . Her brother, Art, spent ’tho week in Torgnto. They returned ‘home by train on Friday night ’accompanied by Miss Gwen Doan iwho spent the weekâ€"end in London with them. Mrs. A. Topper opened her home on Friday evening for a miscellaneâ€" ous shower in honor of Miss B. Butt of Buffalo and Mr. Roy Oakâ€" ley of Humber Summit, The room was decorated with pink.and white streamers, _ After the beautiful wrapped gifts were opened the brideâ€"toâ€"be thanked all neighbors and friends for their gifts and good wishes. Dainty refreshments were 1lerved by the hostess. . h 0 sc ocb mt hn‘ Thistletown, but I just felt I would eBE i Mdetaiie ns Renie uen like to express gratitude in being able to come down to Thistletown and view these wonderful pictures. Correspondent; Mrs, J. B. Henry Humber Summit MU. 7637 Open Evenings ZONE 4â€"352 _ Heartiest congratulations to Mr. and Mrs, J. McDonald of Queen Anne Boulevard, on the birth of their daughter on Friday, April 22. We have quite a number of birthdays this week so we would like to say happy birthday to Lynn Huribut who was six on April 23; Barry White who reached the grand Marion Haines, Second Avenue, Elmhurst Drive, had her 8th birthâ€" day last week and on March 26th had a new baby brother, Ronald Allen, Mr, and Mrs. Bishop and family are leaving Thistletown shortly to take up their new home in Toronto We are sorry to lose our neighbours and wish them every good wish in their new home. Mr, and Mrs. Albert Charboneau are proud to announce the graduaâ€" tion, on Thursday, April 28, of their neice, Miss Mary Charboneau of Weston, from the Bible College. Happy birthday to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley â€" Hartman â€" of â€" Elmhurst Drive. M Murray Hawman nad his second birthday party at Grandpa and Grandma Tingley‘s on Sunday, April 24. â€" Quilting was the main feature of the Women‘s Guild meeting held on Tuesday last in the Sunday School room of 3t. Andrew‘s Church. At the Scripture Union meeting held last Monday, Aprilry,-it.; was brought to our attention/that this organization is now celebrating its 70th anniversary and the lessons aand literature are printed in ninety languages. o Mr. C. Minty officiated the serâ€" vice held in St. Andrew‘s on Sunâ€" day afternoon, April 24. Mr. Minty preached on the text, "That ye might believe Jesus is the son of God." The congregation are grateâ€" ful to Mr. Minty for his inspiring }sermon and his visit. Miss Shirley Snider played the organ and Mr. .Ken Snider and Harry Nickel acted as sidesmen. > An example of what coâ€"operation does, In a recent issue we pleaded ‘the cause of the Brownies.~ On Friday night the mothers‘ of these little girls made their first attempt at a concert and home baking sale, which proved areal success. Mrs. Dietrich provided slides with comics for the children, action songs for the Brownies and for the adults, slides on "Royalty", "Niagara Power" and "The Falls," Mrs. Dietrich welcomed: the gathering and Brown Owl Elsie Swift exâ€" pressed a vote of thanks to all who had taken part to make this concert such a success. â€" Saturday, April 30, the Women‘s Institute are putting on a play, "You Don‘t Know the Half of It," in the Town Hall, This will be folâ€" lowed by a Square Dance, Come one, come all, _ _ We are very proud of our boys the Minor Midgets who are now in the King Clancy playâ€"offs. Thistleâ€" town played the 20th Troop at Milâ€" ton on Saturday last and defeated the Troop 7â€"0. m Funeral _ services â€" were held Thursday afternoon from the Turnâ€" bull home for the late Mrs. William Turnbull, Albion road, Thistletown. Interment took place in Hillcrest Cemetery. Rev. J. Kell of Thistleâ€" town United Church conducted the ‘service. Pallbearers were H. Natâ€" tress, B. Cook, G. Stewart, Mr. ‘Armstrons, Mr, Whitmore and Mr. Hart. There were many lovely ‘floral tributes. * Bonny Vaughan, Second avenue, will celebrate her first birthday on Sunday, May 1. Mother Vaughan has planned a party for wee Bonny. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pentney have sold their new home and will be leaving the district to take up residence in Toronto. We are sorry they are leaving the village and wish them every good wish in their new surroundings. The Thistletown Women‘s Inâ€" stitute held their monthly meeting at the town hall on Thursday, April 19, and it took the form of a pot luck luncheon which included hot meat dishes, salad plates, homeâ€"made biscuits and pies and cakes that melted in your mouth, That is a well known fact to all Institute members. Intermission A successful euchre was held on Wednesday evening, April 20th, in the Hardington Community : Hall, under the auspices of the Local Asâ€" sociation of Guide and Brownie Mothers‘ and friends. First ladies‘ g{ile went to Mrs. Beeby; second, rs. Sebrie; consolations, Mrs. Brooks.. Mrs. Thompson captured the loneâ€"hand prize. _ Delightful refreshments were served by the social tommittee, On behalf of the kocal Association the T histletown Correspondent; Mrs. W. Dunning HARDINGTO N old age of five on that same date; Judy Cusburn who was 3 on April 20 but etertained her little friends at a party on Friday, April 22, and to Sandy Bain who celebrated on April 26, We are sorry not to have your age, Sandy, but best wishes anyway. We are sorry to hear that Hugh Barton is laid up with a broken foot, Hope it is well soon, Hugh. Have you noticed the flowers springing to life this past week or two? We would compliment Mr. and Mrs. Jack Taylor of Sunset Trail and Mr. and Mrs. Rushbrooke of Gaydon Ave. on the beautiful display their flower beds are putâ€" ting on. We are sure there are many more we haven‘t yet had the pleasure of seeing, too. Looking &round the community now it is almost impossible to remember Humberlea as it was in the spring and summer of 1946. We would like to take this opporâ€" tunity to express our thanks and that of the others in the district for the good spirit in which the dog complaints were received. It is gratifying to note that this situâ€" ation seems to be clearing itself up nicely, to be a seperat» office in itself and we have approached certain members of the executive now in office to find out the steps necesâ€" sary to make this change. As far as I can ascertain there is nothing in the Bylaws to hinder such a change in the coming elecâ€" tion and it is asked that if you have anyone in mind for the posiâ€" tion and I am sure there are a number of good and able men ready for the task, that you add this nomination to your ballog for the May meeting of the Associaâ€" tion. Remember all nominations must be in writing, signed by a seconder and the nomir&e, and must be presented by May 12 to be valid for the June elections, a member of the executive who alâ€" ready has & job to perform, It is the contention of the writer that this position is important enough As you all know, the position of Recreational Director for Humberâ€" lea, has, in the past, been held by Remember, Friday, April 29 is the Millionaires Nite to be held at Pine Point Golf Club. Tickets are now available in every zone. If your supply hasâ€" been exhausted more tickets are obtainable by conâ€" tacting Bert Thomson, 68 Wallasey or Bob Clyde, 77 Galdon Avenue. A baseball practise has been called for Sunday, May 1, after lunch. It is hoped there will be a good turnout by everyone interâ€" ested in playing ball whether or not they have been able to attend any of the past meetings. Wanda Hinchell: How many people in Humberlea forgot that daylight saving time began Sunday, April 242 Could it be that painting kept our "Mac" Malloch from being "Available Jones" last weekâ€"errd ? followed to let members, who wished to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Wm. Turnbull, a former Institute member. Business reâ€" sumed with Mrs. H. Widenham, president, in the chair. Mrs. Doan was in charge of the program on "Citizenship" which was followed by election. of officers. Mrs. G. Cameron was elected as the new president; 1st vice, Mrs. H. Henderâ€" son; 2nd vice, Mrs. L. Peach; secretary, Mrs. N. Love; assistant sec., Mrs. A. Matnie; treasurer, Mrs. Jean Hern. Mrs. Shaw gave a hearty vote of thanks to the past president. _ The study group officers will continue in the same way for 1949â€"50. Mrs. W. Marnie, chairlady, and Mrs. G. Chappel with Mrs. R. Libby as convener of Crafts and Mrs. J. Mosher as convener of study group. The branch of the Thistletown Women‘s Institute is wished a year of continued success in all their undertaking. The Institute are sponsoring a short play and square dance on Saturday, April 30. Mrs. F. Prior, and Mrs. A. Marnie are directing "You Ain‘t Heard the Half Of It," with a cast of eight Institute memâ€" bers, Mrs. H. Sneyd, Mrs. G. Cameron, Mrs. McCallum, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. W. Marnie, Mrs. E. Middleton, Mrs. H. Fox and Mrs. H. Henderson. Come and have fun at this evening‘s ‘entertainment. Door prizes and spot prizes. Guides and Brownies wish to thank all thosé who helped in any way to make this affair a success. Also they wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. Stoutley for the kind donation of the hall. sg* There will be a meeting of the Local Association on Thursday, May 5th, at the home of Mrs. Mcâ€" Lean, 25 The Wishbone. It is to be hoped there will be a good attendâ€" ance of Guide and Br'wnle mothers. of Mrs,. Muirhead, The m- winners of the evening were: a Mrs. Adoiph; second, Mrs. Hiles; third, .Mr, Ashbee; fourth,â€" Mrs. McArthur, Thank you, Mrs. Muirâ€" head, for so kindly opening your home in. the interest of the Scouts and thanks also to the ladies who generously donated the refréshâ€" ments and the prizes, _ Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Lemesauir of O-ufi aAvenue on the birth of a son, Monday, April 18, John Arthur is the baby‘s Wednesday, May 4, at the home of Mrs. McQueen, 32 Acacia avenue at 2 p.m. As there is a lot of business to be discussed please make every effort to be present. Stan Pinnell surprised his parâ€" ents with a anniversary party last Thursday night. Shirley Pinnell played the Anniversary Waltz especially for her parents. Mr. Reyuolds provided the music for singing. The monthly meeting of the Mothers‘ Auxiliary will be held on Birthday greetings to Shirley Lester who was 14 years old on April 21 and to Mrs. Harold Reaman for April 29. Bill and Ruth Pitkin are painting their house and it is beginning to look very nice. Keep up the good work, Bill and Ruth. Glad to see Joan Reynolds is home from the hospital after her tonsil operation. George McGregor and friends enjoyed a nice trip to Niagara Falls on Sunday last. Harold Lester Jr., better known in the district as Boâ€"Bo, and Miss Ruth Davis, spent their Easter holidays at the Farrow Farm at Shelbourne. Mr. William Hayles of Windsor, visited with his mother, Mrs. Hayles, and sister, Mrs. Showers, Lilac avenue, over the Easter holiadys. He also had the pleasure of seeing his sister, Mrs. Dwyer and family of Stratford and other friends in Weston. Sorry to hear Carol Armstrong has been sick again. mantel?" "My husband‘s ashes." "Oh, I‘m sorry, How long has he been dead?" , "He‘s not. Just too lazy to find an ash tray." 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