Newmarket Era and Express, 28 Feb 1952, p. 12

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tijn i Aurora News Page TWELVE Aurora Social Keiffc I Miss Grace Willis of University her parents Mr and Mrs J over the weekend Mr Bill Case presi dent of the Aurora and district Progressive Conservative Associ ation was included among those who were favored with tickets for the ceremonies connected with the opening of parliament at Queens Park last week Mr Victor Attridge is on a va cation at Beach until around Easter Councillors Murray Davis and Jones attended a meeting of mu nicipal and planning board rep resentatives held at the commun ity hall on Friday Feb Dr and Mrs Madge are planning to leave early in March for an extended tour of many European countries and of the British Isles They expect to be away for four Mr and Mrs I and Miss Marion of Rich mond Hill visited with Mr and Mrs over the weekend Mr Mrs Howard Wood of visited Mr and Mrs Gage over the weekend The many friends of Mrs Al bert Collins Spruce street will be pleased to hear that she is making a satisfactory recovery following a recent severe opera tion Mrs Collins is at the York County hospital Mr and Mrs Walter and party have arrived at the halfway mark their visit to Florida and are at present at Miami Mr and Mrs Kennedy St are on a weeks visit to New York Mr and Mrs Grover Gage and family are leaving shortly to take up residence at following Mr Gages promotion to the position of assistant man ager of the Metropolitan Life In surance Company During his years of residence in Aurora Mr Gage has been prominent in a number of activities notably as superintendent of the United church Sunday school and the club of which he is presi dent Miss Wood Lindsay and formerly of Aurora visited Mr and Mrs Clarence Davis on Sunday last A enjoyable euchre was held on Friday evening Feb 22 in the recreation room of the Col I is leather company at the conclusion an excellent luncheon was served Winners THURSDAY THE TWENTYEIGHTH DAY OF FEBRUARY N HUNDRED AND WIN FOR THIRD TIME OBITUARIES August Gibson August Fredrick Gibson a farmer in the area for many years and wellknown to many in this district died suddenly at Prospect St Newmarket on Jan He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs- John Gibson of East Gwillimbury and was born on August 22 On December he married Miss Hannah May Swain who predeceased him January 22 He attended the United church and throughout his life his chief interests were his home and farm Surviving are two sons and Joseph and a daugh ter Amy a brother Rev J Gibson Toronto four sisters Mrs Morton Newmarket Mrs Hill Toronto Mrs Shields Sharon and Mrs Woodruff Newmarket Rev Warren of conducted funeral services on January at the chapel of and Rose Newmar ket Pallbearers were E Mor ton C- Gibson Lepard Smith Interment was in cemetery He was highly respected and loved by all his family all of whom survive including grandchildren and four great grandchildren Dr Mulligan officiated at the funeral service held in the Pres byterian church Aurora after a private service at the home on January 14 The pallbearers were six grandchildren Austin Clarke and Edward Trent Bob and Douglas Case and William Wood was in family plot Aurora cemetery JOSEPH QUiNN Real Estate General Insurance Homes Businesses Farmi Courtesy NEWMARKET Service Aurora United church junior choir the direction of Harris placed first in their Kiwanis Music Festival class in Toronto last week It is their third win and the Shield becomes the choirs permanent property Three members of the choir are shown above Donna Case and Brian Knowles CONTINUED FROM PAGE notarys American members was manner in which the Arena Corn- mentioned over the air by Mrs Kate Aitken In her remarks Mrs made reference to the growth of and emphasized its international services and the ex cellent work it was carrying out in the development of world un derstanding Among the recreational inter ests of the Bradford Rotary charter night was a The Aurora Rotary club is justly proud of its work in sponsoring the Bradford club which already were Mrs Gordon Burling and a good membership Mrs Clarence Davis first and second Consolation prize went to Mrs of Newmarket and the door prize to Mrs Harmon Mr and Mrs If Steele of Islington were weekend guests of Mr Charles Webster Mr Jim Bryan son of Mr Lee Bryan who travels the seven seas for Imperial Oil Co has now received a standby order A Kotarians Word Burt Gilbert relates a recent experience which befell him in the sale of a used car the price of which was in the bracket The buyer of the car was ask ing some very natural questions about it Noting that Mr Gil bert was a he said You need not say anything more The fact that you are a after being home on leave since of a Rotary club is suf- Aurora Lions Hall will furnish the opportunity for more bingo entertainment on Thurs day night March announce ments of which will be found in our Coming Events columns and in the classified advertise ment pages of this issue of the Era and Express Bingo has been popular during the season of such entertainment which with the approach of spring will be coming to a tem porary pause All who are in terested should make a note of the date March for the Aurora Lions Hall bingo night Change At A change at the Graystones is being mentioned to the effect that a wellknown Canadian auto motive corporation is to have an agency in the front portion of the building Arrangements may not lie completed for a few weeks it is being said and in any case the banqueting hall and other ameni ties will be retained AURORA ROTARY CLUB The afterluncheon speaker at the regular meeting of the Au rora Rotary club on Monday Feb was Dr Reddick who spoke on the need of a television set for use at the Ontario mental hospital President Burt Gilbert promptly called a meeting of his executive and it was decided that the club would initiate a campaign for funds with a gift of j Winter An untiring Walter Pitt Wood A wellknown resident of this community Mr Walter Pitt Wood died Friday Jan II He was born in township years ago a direct descendant of the late English statesman Sir William Pitt He first settled in King town ship on what was known as the Pellatt Farm There he mar ried Mary Ann Lloyd who pre deceased him years ago Over years ago he moved to St where he purchased the Major farm now Hazelburn which he sold to Mr He then purchased the Graham farm o Crescent Brook where he resided until death He was a public spirited citi zen who sought to make a contribution to his community He was a member of the and Ploughing Associa tion the North York and Whit church Ploughing Association Aurora Board of Trade former president of Agricultural Associ ation Me served for a number of years on the Aurora Memorial Board and was a member of St A Presbyterian church He was keenly interested in fairs especially the Dr E G One of Muskokas pioneer doc tors Dr Edgar Evans died in after a short illness Born in Sutton Ont he gradu ated in medicine from the Uni versity of Toronto and in came to as assistant to the late Dr He retired from active practice two years ago He was a son of Mr and Mrs George Evans formerly of New market In he married Miss Hilda Peacock who sur vives him Also surviving are a daughter Sally Mae and bro thers Will Evans Sutton and Dr Evans London Eng land Rev Mr conducted services in Trinity United church and burial was in ville Memorial cemetery HERE IS m HAVE BEEN WAITINMOR RADIOS At Prices You Cant Afford to Miss Stromherg- J F WILLIS Druggist The Drug Store News agent Tobacconist etc Business Founded St Aurora Telephone i 100 It is hoped that other vol untary subscriptions may be forthcoming to provide a TV in stallation for such a worthy need January AURORA RECREATION COMMISSION At its meeting held on Thurs day evening Feb 21 Mr J Buchanan informed the mem bers of the commission that the Craft classes would start on March There be two sessions weekly on Wednesdays and on Saturdays Recreation director reported that swim ming classes were being organ ized and that the pool at An drews College had been donated for me There need be no He Didnt Make It A man jumped from his car and raced to the opposite side of the street to buy a five cent newspaper He was quick on the ball but not nearly so nifty as a patrolling officer who prompt ly planted a parking ticket on the windshield cordially to come back the owner of the car Sure thing the officer was performing constabulary duties He didnt know how long the car had been standing there boldly defying the onearm bandit who mute ly pleaded for his penny He got more questions A fine tribute indeed to the word of a Rotarian Distinguished Visitor Members of Our Lady of Grace church ere recently greatly honored by a visit from His Excellency W Webster who addressed the in augural meeting of Our Lady of Grace subdivision of the Catho lic Womens League The dis tinguished guest of honor was in troduced by the pastor the Rev Father M R Lynett The following officers were elected president Miss Mar- it And the owner of the car Murphy 1st vicepres Mrs Earl 2nd vice- tor the of the instructors and pres Miss Griffin 3rd vice- classes in lifesaving and I pros Miss M Caruso swimming Other officers elected were re- director also pointed out cording secretary Mrs W Din- mat square dance groups nick com sec Mrs J Din- now almost ready to act as in- Miss and members councillors Miss Casey Miss would be welcomed R Caruso and Mrs Members of the commission present were Don Glass man J Buchanan Council lors and Murray RevJ Purchase and Mr Another likewise got his ticket value 1 fine Wonder what the carowner thought as his eye caught sight of the little bit of paper Won der too what lie was saying us grasping his newspaper he climbed back into the drivers seat Wonder if he has any sug gestions to offer on a Welcome I to Aurora sign PINE ORCHARD Willing Workers of the Union church will meet at the home of Mrs Ross on Wednes day March 5 at 230 pm Mr and Mrs Colin of Newmarket were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Russell Allan and Miss Aleta Widdifield Mr and Mrs Harold and family of Aurora Mr and Mrs Waller Johnston and Earl were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs J Chapman About attended girls night at Community Club at the school on Friday evening Mrs Hendry was editor of Enter prise A good time is reported Mrs W Miss Helen and Mr visited Mr J Gibney at Bradford on Sunday Pjne Orchard baseball club is sponsoring a progressive euchre at the school on Friday night Feb at oclock Everyone welcome BE ON TIME PHONE 339 NORTH END AURORA Look for the Cats With the Yellow i This magnificent story of the 39 through Canada of their Royal Highnesses the Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edin burgh has taken on a new and historic significance since the la mented King George the Princess has now become STEWS COFFEE SHOP Enjoy a FirstClass Meal In Bright fiurroBnfflpi Visitors on Sunday at the homo of Mrs Hendricks were Mrs Dan Kenny of Mr and Mrs Jack and John Miss Feme and Mr Bill Wallace of Toronto Mr and Mis Clayton Reid and family spent Sunday in Toronto with Mrs fields parents Mr and Mrs Johnson Mr and Mrs Floyd Reynolds of Toronto- and Mrs Philip Rey nolds of Aurora called on Mrs Cook on Saturday evening Mr and Mrs J A MacMillan are vacationing in Florida for two weeks Dont forget the Community Club euchre the school on Fri day Feb Everyone wel come SHARON Sharon Womens Institute are Canadians they have re- 1 sponsoring progressive euchre neighbor and friend he gave aid to those less fortunate than he Mr Wood had been in failing health for the past two years sive party at the hall on Friday evening Feb at pm Everyone welcome Prizes will be given and lunch served Come and have a good time Mr Dan Gill spent a few days in Montreal and attended his mo thers funeral while there The sympathy of their friends goes out to Mr and Mrs Gill and family Messrs George Thomas of Cnl- and Arthur Thomas of To ronto spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs John Henderson and children of Port Credit and Mr Mac Henderson of Toronto visited their sister Mrs Gill on Sunday Mr and Mrs at tended the christening of their granddaughter in Aurora on Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Thomp son of Toronto spent the week end with Mr and Mrs Welly Stevens Lieut and Mrs Edwards and son Charles arrived in Vic toria on Friday Feb They motored via central and southern United Stales For Friendly Personal Service Shop At JOHN MORNINGS DRUG STORE St Aurora Telephone Marconi 18 MONTHS TO PAY Addison A model for every home LIBERAL TRADEIN STROMBERG CARLSON combination 3199 speaker hand rubbed cabinet FOR YOUR OLD RADIO ON THIS MODEL I ultra modern VM changer walnut Reg Special SI MARCONI the latest in radio fine walnut cabinet player hot off the assembly line combination finest cabinet finish a model words cannot describe Reg Special Reg 21995 Special these real bargains and guaranteed service Available only at lances NEXT TO TALK ABOUT Fur trading is not a thing of he past m Canada by any means In in the North West Ter ritories alone it was a big busi ness worth what Mr C Holub of Dawson Creek BC has to say about his Minx following a mile rip over the lough Alaska Highway including rules in a ragtag blizzard went from Edmonton to Fairbanks and back miles without so much as a flat tire or mechanical trouble On my I confronted ragutg across country swirling blinding snow through which I had to break trail for over mites I could continue on and on sir but In short what would like to convey to you is my admiration for this wonderful economical reliable means of transportation Make It A Habit Meet Friends At The O DHESS J Draff Store Two Graduate Pharmacists Aurora Wife Emergency Calls Tel drive in style for less per mile HILLMAN A Rootet Canada limited MonlrroJ fex Root Group and KEFFER Eagle St Newmarket Phone vented a remarkable aptitude In a Canadian film of great distinction the first fea turelength film to he turned out by Canadian National Film Board Here in Journey is a Li All Types of Friendly Cafe Good Grilled Steaks Hamburgers To Choice pm SATURDAYS It NEAR STOPLIGHT WELLINGTON ST his Is a color movie that will its place as a unique event the annals of the screen with herself as the for the wonderfully mimato presentation of live royal visit The couple are shown against a background as distinctive historic Quebec the seat of government at Ot tawa the grandeur of Niagara Falls Cape Breton Montreal Toronto and Vancouver and the cosmopolitan varieties of the West where modern ballet takes Its share beside the romantic and colorful presentation of Indians and cowboys The work of photographing editing and producing alt these manifold scenes was the task of dians through thjSj Simple charm and strength of personal ity two young people destined to hold the foremost places In the British Commonwealth of Na tions Long live Queen Eliza beth and her Royal Consort Mr Clifford Griffiths man ager I theatre fa be heartily congratulated on bringing this historic presenta tion Journey for the pleasure una delight of the peo ple of Aurora and district at Sharon hall on Tuesday at 815 Mr Jim Stevens of spent a few days with his par ents Mr and Mrs Welly Stev- I ens Worlds Day of Prayer will be held at St Angli can church on Friday Feb 20 at pm A cordial invitation is extended to everyone in the community Sharbh United sponsoring a HANDS SALES SERVICE is mined in the Peterborough area of Ontario Most of it is shipped to Belgium for fine glassmaking i Reservations Plane Steamship Rail No extra cost A phone AM I PLEASED WITH THESE GOODYEAR DELUXE Tl RES I WHY ARE YOU SO SATISFIED m A fc IKS ix A WELL THE MAIN REASON I ESS WHY IS THE TROUBLE FREE MORE PEOPLE RIDE MILEAGE THEYVE BUILT vi A Li J tf A YEAH AND THEIR TREAD STOPS MY A FROM MY EXPERIENCE DELUXE IS THE BEST THERE ir v- I Ar GOOD i -v- I TIRES rf

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