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Flesherton Advance, 14 Dec 1949, p. 5

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H. W. Hfcicilng General Merchant FLESHERTON NOTICE â€" FARMERS 24 Hour Service WE PAY AS HIGH AS $10.00 FOB DEAD OR CRIPPLED HORSES and COWS \ccorduiK to sire mnd conditioB â€" Small animalB reiMTed frae. We do the loadins. HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR OLD HORSES Phone Dundalk 146 â€" Reverse Charges NICK PECONI, OWNER Bring Your Fowl For | Highest Maricet Price \ This is the Festival Season, so why not bring ^ your Fowl to the Flesherton Creamery, where you are assured good service and the highest market prices Choice A Turkey are 50 cts. A Geese 42 cts. A Ducks 43 cts. A Chickens, over 6 lbs. 39 cts. These prices will change with the market. All Christmas Fowl nuist be delivered not later than Wednesday. December 2Lst. BRINC; Tll.Vr CA\ OF CRKAM WHEN YOU HRIX(^. YOl'R FOWL "The Creamery where you get service and satisfaction" Flesherton Creamery Angus Avis, Manager Phone 66 Flesherton Ontario I I THB FLESHERTON AOSTANCE Wednesday, December 14, 1949 PRICEVILLE Friday evening the W. A. of St. Columiba United Church held a suc- cessful bazaar. The home products talble was in charj^e of Mrs. Alfred O'Dell Jr., and Mrs. Ken McArthur, fancy work, Mrs. Cecil Hunter, Mrs. John Meads and Mrs. Percy Hunt, sale of cards and Christmas tree gifts by Mrs. Donald Reilley, which took the place of the fish pond. A great display of fancy work and eats were for sale at each table. The tea table Was presided over by Mlrs. A. SIcArthur and Mrs. R. H. McConkey assisted by other willing helpers of the W.A. The table was surround- ed by five card tables, each having a Christmas decoration as centre niece. The main taible was covered with a lace table cloth and silver tea serv- ice and plates of ai'tistically dainty sandwiches and cakes. Mrs. Joe Mc- Kee and Mrs. J. C. Harrison received the guests at the door. The Sunday School room was decorated in red, green and white streaaners. A pro- gram of readings, songs, etc.. follow- ed. Mrs. L. W. Mould gave a story of gold, frankincense and mjjrrh, which was well rendered and greatly enjoyed. Rev. Mould sang a carol and Mrs. Thoa. Currie gave a splend- id reading, in her inimitable way. The junior choir rendered two num- bers. A very enjoyable evening was spent together. Tuesday afternoon and Willing Helpers an W.M.S. was held in the basement of the Presbyterian church when 20 ladies were present, with Mrs. J. .A.. Nichol presiding. The roll call was responded to by a donation of 25c toward the Sunday School Christmas tree. Mrs. J. A. Nichol. and Mrs. Dan Campbell each gave Christmas reading, while Mrs. Archie McCuaig read one of Eklgar Guest's poems "The Little Church." The 1950 program were given to the members. Mrs. D. L. MacVrthur presided for tli4 WJMS.S. Mrs Malcolm McLean and Mrs. T. Nichol each gave i-ead- ings .ind Mrs. Jack Whyte read an article written by Rev. Paul Rumble of Japan. Th«? Thankoiffering envel- opes were handed in with generous donations.! The meeting closed by singing a hymn and repeating the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. Belle McLean, who has been visiting her brother, Mr. L. McPin- non, left Friday to visit with her daughter. Mrs. Bill Hill, at Fergus. Mr. Willis Sayers, Toronto, spent the week end at her parental home. Mr. Jack McConkey of Toronto .spent the week end at his home. BUCKINGHAM FEVERSHAM Mrs. Lloyd Hudson and Lonnie spent a coupe of da.vs with her pai^ ents, >Fr. and Mrs. Walter Poole, at Collingwood. Mrs. Victor McKenzie and sons spent the week end witli her parents, Vr. and .Mrs. Chas. Turner. Mr. and Mrs. Gicl Eby of Walters Falls visited on Sunday with their son. Hei"b, and M'-<. Eby. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. How Kvi. McKee on Sunday wi«ri': Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fisher and childi-en of Flesherton; Mr. and Mrs. Will Col- quettte. Owen Sound: and Jsrk Mc- Kee, Hamilton. Mrs. Chester Lone and Kenneth visited on Sunday with Mr. -ind Airs. Elwood Dobson and sons. The Ladies" .Aid held a vory suc- cessful bazaar on Saturday. :\lr. and Mrs. Geo. Ottewe'' Mr. and Mrs. John Weldrick and cttildren vis'ud Sn::day with Mrs. John Rad- 1 •:.• and fani'ly. Mrs. Arnold Ralph and two child- ren, June and Terry, are visiting rel- atives in Toronto and Markham. Mr. and Mr. Bruce Bj-ownridgi and sor., Allan, of Fr< ;â-  on spent a recLmt week end with liri'ce's parents, Mr. ail' Mis. Aih-ir Brownrie^s^e. Mrs. Harry 'Jdi-il went 'o C'wen Soui'd Sunda. to visit her diU'.;hier, Mr-' V, m. McArthur. Mrs. Arnold Hutchinson and son, Winslow, were Sunday visitors at the Miller home on the townline. Messa's. Wallace and Gordon Banks, who were employed with their uncle, Mr. Harry Udell, the past two months, have returned to their home at Brantford. IMlrs. Daisy Smith spent a day last week with her daughters in Barrie Because of a small attendance of memibers at the December meeting of the Community Club at the home of Mi-s. Lloy Hough, the election of officers was postponed until the Jan- uary meeting. A sOpial afternoon was followed by a delicious lunch. KIMBERLEY The W. A. met at the home of Mrs. F. J. Weber, with 23 present. The annual report was given, showing a successful year, about $560.0*) being raised, with $245.07 on hand. $100 was voted to the piano fund and other donations made to other funds. This was folowed by the election of officers for ne.xt yiar, resulting as follows: President, Mrs. E. Morwood; Secretary, Mrs. Jas. Kirkpatrick; Treasurer, Mrs. T. Soul.'' Rev. Turner presided for the election. Mr. and Mrs. Earl .Alexander and sons of Collingwood visited at the Weiber home.'; on Sunday. The piano fund committee went to Owen Sound Friday and secured a piano for th«» church. Mr. J. Kirk- patrick brought it to the cfiurch. and it was used for the first time on Sunday. CEYLON Mr. John McWilliam was in To- ronto the first of the week. Miss Jean McMuUen of Toronto spent the week end at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Henderson and Dianne of Conbetton visited Sunday with Mr. and Mr. Jos. Copeland. iMh-. Gordon Shaw of Chatsworth spent the week end with his mother, Mrs. Elsie Shaw. PORTLA W Thelma Fisher arrived home from Orangeville Hospital on Friday and is now doing nicely. Doreen Fisher is assisting in E. J. Fisher's store through the Christm.is i season. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fisher visited with the former's sister, Mrs. Robt. Hill, in Dundalk, who was very un- fortunate to break her log. They also visited with Mrs. Ai"chie Fisher, who had fallen and broke here wrist. The school ci>ncort was very suc- ctssful, the boys and girls all giv- ing their parts well. Mr. C. D. Mel- dr»m acted as chairman and Mrs. Waddell assisted with the music. The fourth line orchestra gav^ some sel- ections and. as always, good old Santa appeared at the close. Pro- ceeds for the evening were about $20. Send in your renewml now. .\ generous woman had noticed that, whenever she went through the street, a down-and-out man stood in front of the drugstore. One morning feeling sorry for him, she slipped a dollar into his hand- and whispered, "There's hope." That evening he stopped her and handed her $6. "What does this mean?" she asked him. "It means, mum, that There's Hope came in at 5 to 1." «>*•>♦♦<•♦<•<' <•<••x•<••^♦•>♦'^<"^<"^•^<••!";•\*••M'♦•^•^â- ^<••^'^•:••^•^♦^•^♦•{~^•:• ♦♦<••>•: DELi^ MOOtSN IHEATRt .Monday, Tuesdaj^i December 19, 2» •KNOCK ON ANY DOOR' (adult t H. Bogart J. Direz Wednesday, Thursday December 21, 22 •ADVENTrRES OF GALLANT BESS- (color) .V. Long C. Mitch«ll ORANGE VALLEY The Farm Koruni met at the home of Wni. Hill, with -15 prseent for the topic ".As others see us," Mrs. Gor- don Hill acting as discussion laadsr. and Ed. Biernes and Miss McFadden as secretaries. .After reading- of correspondence and voting Sl.'j.OO to the Provincial Farm Forum office, Mr. and Mrs. Will Hill were seated, and Mr.s. Lome Bumstead read and addi-ess of farewell and presentation, emphas- izing what a good neighbor and friends like Mr. and Mrs. Hill meant is our neigliborhood, and hoped that they may be long .-i.pared to enjoy r;'- tirement. Messrs. Win. McFa-ddeii and Lome Bumstead presented them with a *^ri-lighte floor lamp. Mr. Hill thanked all present for the gift. .After a sing-song, progressive crok- inole was played, Lcii .Alcox and Mrs. Smith winning high prizes. The box social, sponsored by the Farm Forum, was -presented in the school he use lo a good audience on Friday evening, and was a success throughout Mr. and Mrs. Langman of Markdale, with bagpives and two solo numbers. Mr. Langman acted as auctioneer. The three short plays were humorous and well acted, es- peciaUy the Irishman. The minstrel show brought plenty of laugliter. If you have no capacity for hap- piness with tittle money, wealth would bring you no joy. R. Cameron Friday, Saturday December 23. 24 "STAMPEDE" G. Storm THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF of the DELL THEATRE COFFEE SHOP GIFT SHOP wi.sh you all a MERRY CHRISTM.AS SHOWS 7 and 9 p.m. •VDIl.TS »2c J. A. Richards Flesherton «ERH)l^MSSSI 8 Shopping Days Until Christmas Wc Hav« Gifts that are practical. d for the Boys and Girls. Gift I _|44-A tl»*t will be appreciated by Everyone \Jll Iv on your Christmas list. VJir iS that will fit your budget. GIFT WRAPPING DECORATIONS || CHRISTMAS CARDS | j as well as a Fresh Stock of M Christnaiu Candy and Candy Canes |7? and th().sc l-"anuni> l?r ANN HATHAWAY CHOCOLATES m Fork Dipt by Willards § One and two-pou;id boxes with special M Christmas Gift wrap. I'., SANTA SAYS: § Nowadays when folk speak oi Christmas Stock Wf ings they naturally mean ^ PHANTUM XYLOXS (with pencil seam) g E. J. FISHER I 5c to $1.00 Store FLESHERTON |? m % m 1)^^' The Ideal Christmas Gift SEND THE FleshertoniAdvance " TO YOUR BOY OR GIRL OR FRIEND $2.00 per year It's arrival each week throughout the will be eagerly awaited with the news from home. We will send an appropriate Christmas card with each subscription announcing the donor of the gift. SEND IN YOUR ORDER NOW sa*,^; V*«*^-:!^ Skating and Ski Supplies are now available at our new Sporting Goods Dept. Tills wi'ok wc arc cxiicctini;- a shipment oX 200 PAIRS OF SKI BOOTS and HOCKEY BOOTS and SKATES .Ml sizes f(ir Vouths. Misses, l>ovs and t'lirls. men and Women, Come in and v^et fitted correctlv regardless of yonr age or size CHRISTMAS MUSIC NOW ON SALE i,>oth Sheet Mnsic and Recordings oi all your favourite Christmas Carols and Songs Come in and look over our selection J. W.Cook tii7:#(f<!tf»^<»iii»fe?«^?"<»«^!^i!^!i!^»J^!^!»»; ^v-'^^^

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