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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-11-02, Page 5WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMESThursday, November 2, 1939 PAGES iated. Following the wedding a reccp-|)ohn of Sault Ste. Marie, visited with . tion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hawthorne, i Wingham. After a short trip, Mr. and Mrs, Campbell will reside in Culross. Lower Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Kennedy also with Whitechurch and Lucknow friends. SPECIAL VALUES Mrs. George Mr. William son of Mrs, Prank Henry. BORN XTh ursday, Friday, Saturday Only z FLANNELETTE 36 Inch CHILDREN’S SLEEPERS Henry - Wadell At Sacred Heart Church, Teeswat- er, at 9.30 a.m., on Monday, October 30th, Rev. Father Hawkins officiated at the marriage of Florence Reginc, daughter of Mr. and Wadell, of Culross, to J. Henry, of Kinloss, Henry and the late Mr. The bride Wore a gown of Queen Elizabeth blue and carried a bouquet of Johanna Hill roses, iMiss Veronica Wadell was her sister’s bridesmaid, her gown was of tule blue and her flowers Talisman roses. Mr, Wilfred Wadell, brother of the bride, was groomsman. The wedding music was played by Mrs, A. Lambertus and Mrs. Alvin Rettinger sang a solo. Mr. and Mrs. Henry will reside the groom’s farm, 6th of Kinloss. on A weightier quality Striped Flannelette that you’ll like for pyjamas and nightgowns. It’s softly napped, neatly colored, and should give excellent wearing satisfaction. Light and dark stripes includ­ ed. 18c Yd.-2 Yds. for 35c UTILITY BATT — 72x90 So fluffy and clean-looking, and such a thrifty price! A creamy colored cotton batt that you’ll use for comforters, quiltings and a score of .household needs. 1 lb. weight. Special 35c WOOLETTE — 36 Inch “Woolette” which name means it’s a good quality, and comes in perky little floral designs, pais­ ley-like patterns and some gay character effects. Such a soft, well napped cloth,, too. Usually sold at 35c yd. Special..................29c COLORFUL CHINTZ 36Inch Here they are — colorful floral designs, quaint patterns, a grand array in all of the types most in de­ mand. Don’t miss this chance to buy something smart in decoration, at a special price. 1 21c Yd. FLANNELETTE BLANKETS Soft and cosy Flannelette Blankets in attract­ ive patterned overchecked designs and are about 70x 80 inches. You can use them as sheets on cold winter nights and blankets next summer. Special $1.25 Each These- finely woven cotton garments have heavy fleeced lining. They button right up to the neck at the back,“have long sleeves and the long legs are footed and have drop:seat back. CHILDREN’S HOSE . .,79c Pair Splendid for school children and active young­ sters. Durable Cotton and Wool blend stockings of a sturdy 2-ply yarn throughout. Fine 2|1 ribbed style with ribbing to ankle to give elasticity and tidy fit and come in the popular-beige shade. Size 7 to 10%. ....................25c Pair FABRIC GLOVES Novelty Fabric Gloves, made from evenly wo­ ven chamo-suede (fabric) in a splendid weight with novelty stitching and contrasting trim which adds a chic touch. All newest shades for Fall. Honour Miss Viola Bowley Miss Viola Jean Mowley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, F. J. Bowley of Tor­ onto, who was recently married to 'Dr. Ross Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs, W. Campbell, has been greatly entertained by her friends. Miss Marj- I ory Jones entertained for her with a miscellaneous shower, Miss Margaret McAllister and Miss Helen Ransom, a luncheon at Arcadian Court. A sup­ per and presentation were given by I the teachers of the Primary class of I St. Clare United Church and a dinner and shower, by Mrs. T. Parkinson. Mr. .and Mrs. J. Paulger entertained also Dr. and Mrs. Ross. Campbell at a dinne?. Mrs. N. Johnston gave her a miscellaneous shower, Miss Loraine Macnaman, a luncheon and shower -at Arcadian Court. Her friends at the office, a luncheon in Georgian room. Her employers presented her with a lhand-carved Chinese lamp. Her moth­ er, Mrs. F. J. Bowley entertained at a trouseau tea at -their home, Arling­ ton avenue, Toronto, which was beau­ tifully decorated for the occaSsion. LOCAL AND PERSONAL 39c Pair, 49c Pair, 59c Pair FLANNELETTE GOWNS Lila Perrin is visiting, in Tor- G. Li Dunlop was the quest mother at Chatham over the Comfortably styled Nightgown of popular fleecy flannelette, V-neck style with short sleeves and dainty colored trimming at neck; white only; in a good standard size. 59c Each COMFETTES Miss onto. Mrs. of her week-end. Miss Albert MacLean, graduate nurse of' Victoria Hospital, London, is visiting at her home here. The Misses Margaret and Phylis Johns were in Chatham for the week­ end visiting with their uncle Wm. H. Westman. Mr. Robert King of Regina, Sask., renewed old acquaintances and visit­ ed his brother, Mr. Luke King, Low­ er Wingham. Mr. Archie McCarroll and son, TORRENCE—In Wingham General Hospital, on Thursday, October 26, to Dr. and Mrs, Thomas L, Tor­ rence, a son. LARMQUR—In Wingham General Hospital, on Friday, October 27th, to Mr. and Mrs. John Larmour, of Wingham, a son, LYONS—In Wingham General Hos­ pital, on Saturday, October 28th, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lyons, R.R. Lucknow, a son. Low Rail Fares FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY to 1, EAST WAWANOSH COUNCIL Council met on Oct. 17th, all the members being in attendance except Coun. Rudd^y. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Communications from the Western University giving notice of a two-day school for Municipal officials, to be held in London on October 26 and 27, and from the County Clerk not­ ifying of a Court to be held in God­ erich to hear and decide the equaliz­ ation appeals of the County of Hur­ on, were read and ordered filed. A representative of the Pedlar People waited on the Council in ref­ erence to the sale of snow fence. An order for 20 rolls and 120 posts was given for early delivery. Engineer Monteith not being pres­ ent to explain his assessments and re­ port on the Hallahan Drain, the Court of Revision -on the by-law in connec­ tion therewith was again adjourned to Nov. 15th. The usual by-law at this time, ap­ pointing place of nomination, polling places and election officials, for. the next Municipal election, to be held if required on Dec. 4th, with nomina­ tion meeting on Nov. 24th, was read and approved. The following accounts were paid: The Advance Times office, printing collector’s receipts $6.21; The Reeve, Clerk and Assessor, selecting jurors, $11.00; assistance on survey Hallahan drain: S. Hallahan $2.50, F. Cook $2.- 50, J. Dunbar $2.50, S. Cook $2.00, J. Coultes $3.75, C. Nethery $3.75; Can. Oil .Co., gasoline $36.22; S, McBur- ney, sal. as Road Supt., $16.00. Council adjourned to meet again on Wed., November 15th. A. Porterfield, Clerk. Fare and One-Quarter For The Round Trip Between all points ih Canada arid to certain destinations in the United States, GO; from Noon Friday*, Nov. 10 un- til 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov, 12, 1939, ,J!Where no P.M, train service Nov* 10 tickets good on A.M* trains, RETURN: Leave destination up to t midnight, Monday, November 13. 1939, Adults or Children - , - - •» 25c Full information from any agent. * Canadian Pacific ner, Bluevale, spent Wednesday with Mr, and Mrs. Roy Alton, calling on Mr. and Mrs. John Mullin and Mrs, Nelson, 10th con. The Y.P.S. of Hacketts United Church held their Hallowe’en Social1 at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Ralph Cameron on Friday night, with a large attendance. We are sorry to read of the passing away of the late D. Scott (Joe) as he was called here, in North Dakota, on September 20th, 1939, in his seven­ tieth year. His first wife (Miss Anine Macintosh ) died in 1896. Five years later he married Miss Mary Arm­ strong, Lucknow, who predeceased him last December, 1938. He was born on the farm now owned by Mr. Frank Johnston, 10th con. One sister and two brothers survive, Mrs. John McKenzie, Ripley; Bill, Alberta and Pete, North Dakota. He and his first wife kept the store at Lanes, where Mr. Erving Zinn carries on business. NAMES WANTED OF MEN WHO ENLIST . ASHFIELD theMiss Winnifred Watson near Nile, is visiting with her cousin, Miss Myrtle Johnstone, near Courey’s Cor­ ner’s. Rev. Mr. Tavener and Mrs. Tav- The Advance-Times would like to keep a complete list of all the men and women of Wingham and the sur­ rounding district who enlist in the Canadian Active Service Force and invites the co-operation of all its readers and friends. Such a list, kept up-to-date, will be an invaluable re­ cord in years to come, but it will on­ ly be of use if information is given to us promptly and in detail. The names, ages and parentage of all those who enlist, whether male or female, should be handed in together with the unit that they join, and this sh’ould be followed up with any changes of location whenever’ they move. Parents and friends are asked to keep this in mind and those who enlist are requested to advise us of their movement whenever possible. WEDDINGS Holmes Comfettes, made right in our own factory, and styled to cling* snugly to the lines of your figure so there’ll be no tell-tale bulges under slim-fitting frocks. Vests to match panties as well. 29c Each, 39c Each, 49c Each Victoria, Canada’s Evergreen Playground Calls to Country's Sports Loving People WALKER STORES, LIMITED THE STORE WHERE LOWER PRICES PREVAIL PHONE 36 WINGHAM "W tO •Sit K OBITUARY Floyd1 Thompson The sympathy of this community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Thompson, East Wawanosh, in the death of their only son, Floyd, who passed on in Wingham General Hos­ pital, Friday, October 27th, following a 12-day illness. P&ior to his death blood transfusions were administered, the blood being donated by East Wa­ wanosh boy friends. Floyd was in his 18th year. wThe funeral service was held from the family residence, Lot 28, Conces­ sion 8, East Wawanosh, on Monday afternoon, and was conducted by Rev. Hugh Wilson, of Auburn, pastor of Donnybrook United Church, of which the deceased was a member. The pallbearers were, Allen McGill, Vernon Chamney, Clarence Chamney, Gordon Naylor, Samuel Thompson, Ted Thompson, Burial took place in Wingham Cemetery. * Mrs. William H. Phair Following a long illness, Mis. Wil­ liam H, Phair passed on at the fam­ ily residence, Shuter Street, early Sat­ urday afterrioofi, October 27th, in her 64th year. For over a year Mrs. Phair has been confined to her bed but dur­ ing this long period of illness retain­ ed her cheerful disposition and her thoughts were ever of others. Het maiden name was Margaret Ann Murray. She was born in Wallace jro\ytishipt near ..Palmerton,., but as a small girl moved with her family to Howick. After her marriage in 1910 they resided in Harriston for ten years but since that time have lived in Wingham. Mrs. Phair was a valued, and active member of St., Paul’s Ang­ lican Church. Her principle interest was the Sunday School, of which she was a teacher for mapy years. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband and one daughter, Cora, at home. She is also survived by six brothers and three sisters: James', John of Carruthers, Sask.; Mrs. R. Creelman, Sask.; Mrs. K. R. McLeod, West Hope, N.D.; William, Baldwin­ ton, Sask.; Mrs. John Dempsey, Win­ nipeg; Fred, Spiritwood, Sask.; Alex, and George, of Clifford. Rev. E. L. Roberts, Owen Sound, a former rector of St. Paul’s, conduct­ ed the funeral service at the family residence. The service at the grave­ side was conducted by Mr. Roberts and Rev. E. 0. Gallagher, the present rector. The pallbearers were! W. Van- Wyck, Jack Reavie,' Andrew Shicll, Graham Wray, Jack Giles, Fred Full­ er, Burial took Jplace in Fordwich Cem­ etery. which she passed on suddenly Friday noon. Mrs. Leary was of a kindly sympathetic disposition and she will be greatly missed by those who were privileged to know her. She was born at Madoc, Ont., and was married at Ingersoll but for the past 55 years has been a resident of Wingham. Mr. Leary predeceased 23 years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Fred Bond and Miss Josephine, both at home.. She is also survived by two brothers, William of Ypsilanti, Mich., and Joseph, of Evanston, Ill. Rev. E. O. Gallagher, Rector of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, conducted the funeral service at her late resi­ dence on Monday afternoon. Interment took place in Wingham. Cemetery, Fleming - Holmes A military wedding of local interest took place Saturday evening, October 28th, in Christ Church, Chatham when Bonnie Berton Holmes, younger daughter of Mrs. Arvey F. Holmes and the late Dr. Kingsley Holmes became the bride of, Lieut. Harold Fleming of the First Mrs. Benjamin Leary of Wingham’S oldest citizens, Elizabeth Kincaid, widow of One Sarah the late Benjamin.Leary, passed on at her home, Miiihie St, on Friday, October 27th, Mrs. Leary had been ill for the i>ast five weeks but death was attributed to a AearyjUck. from Richard E. N. Barron A former Wingham resident, Rich­ ard E. N. Barron, M.M., a salesman for the Windsor Utilities Commission, passed on Thursday, October 26th, in his 48th year. Prior to his enlistment here in 1914 he took an active inter­ est in the Boy Scout movement form­ ing Whigham's first troop. He was a sidesman at St. Patti’s Anglican Church. He enlisted in the Originals, 1st Battalion C.E.F., as a private, won fhe>military medal and advanced to a captain. For the past 18 years he has resided itt Windsor, The funeral service was xheld in London on Monday with interitye'iit in Woodland Cemetery, Lpndoii.■4 | ‘ Walker Hussars C. A. S. F., London, only son of Mr. and Mrs, A. A. Fleming of Chatham. Mrs. Fleming was formerly Jean Wal­ ker of Wingham, a sister of Mr. A. J. Walker of town. The officiating clergymen were Venerable Archdeacon R. J. M. Per­ kins, Vicar of Christ Church and Rev. A. S. H. Cree of Leamington, chap­ lain of tile Kent Regiment. Fellow officers acted as ushers and on leaving the church the bride and groom passed under an arch of cros­ sed swords formed by a guard of hon­ our composed of officers of the Kent Regiment. Lieut. and Mrs. Fleming will reside in London. Mr, and Mrs. A, J, Walker attended the wedding and the reception which was held immediately following the ceremony. Campbell - McAllister The marriage of Miss Elizabeth McAllister of Culross to Mr. William John Campbell of Culross was sol-i emnized at St. Paul’s Church Rectory, at 2 o’clock, Saturday afternoon, Oct­ ober 28th. Rev. E, O'. Gallaher, offic- i * L f'» ’ The Empress Hotel, centre of Canada’s famed Evergreen Playground where summer sports contlnuo in full sway throughout the winter, is on the threshold of the best season in its history, ac­ cording to reports from Canadian Pacific sources in Canada and the United States. There aro several reasons for tho promise of greatly increased travel to beautiful Vancouver Island but the most importrmt’o'ne at tho moment, seems tp bo that international exchange inequal­ ities, brought 'about by the war, i , .»• mako each dollar worth ten cents more in Canada than it is in the United States'. The West Coast has nany at­ tractions for the traveller who likes his winter Without snow. The gardens of the ivy-clad Em­ press and othor beauty spots on tho island retain their beauty and freshness all year round; riding, golf, tennis, swimming, fishing and lawn bowling continue throughout tho winter; 'the Mid- Winter «. Golf Tournament, from Mardh 3 to ,9, is an annual event which attracts enthusiasts from air over tho continent; Christmas at tho Empress is a celebration complete with boar’s head, yule logs, wassail bowl and carols, with a novel after-dinner social glass out on tho open lawn. Tho contrast offered by Victoria is really amazing, especially after’ a train ride across tho country* From tlio-windows of- tho warm train tho traveller will see typical Canadian winter scenery, and then Victoria With its flowers, its . magnificent weather, and. its year*., round golf and other summer sports, .'