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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-02-06, Page 5Pre-Stocktaking Clearance Of Dresses Special, Racks Special Racks $6.95 Values for i£ $2.98 Women's and Misses’ sizes 4 Blues OBITUARY cv- Blues ., Reds .. Whites BORN SAVE ano LEND iininmunniHmmiiHUHiiiiri a »■? ?l!i'.B>?!ff ■ W!,yey±iigj9Wi!vsS SALEM Edwin Bennett has returned GORRIE VICTORY M ^Walker Stores, Zjmited 1\ LitnilIltUfai Won 4 2 0 .1 .1 ST. HELENS those interested are requested 'WINGHAM ADVANC&WMS of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Craig, pioneer residents of Morris Township. Miss Craig was one of a large fam­ ily of which only three survive, Mrs. Bernard, Brussels; Mrs. Thomas Walsh, East Wawanosh, and Robert Craig, Morris, Miss Craig was a resident of Blyth for many years, living on Dlnsley street and removing to Morris to the home of her brother, John, about ten years ago, For eight months she had been confined to her bed. Miss Craig was a member of the United Church. The funeral was held Thursday to Union Cemetery, Blyth. The Home Front Canada to concentrate on weapons not obtainable in the United States, such as Mark HI tanks, small arms, Bren guns, aircraft machine guns, anti tank guns, ammunition for these wea­ pons and explosives. Naval gun and 25-pounder field gun production to be enlarged. Canada to build destroyers and long range bombers, Two hundred thousand additional men and women required during 1941 to help man war Industries, War Savings “I wish to make an appeal to every Canadian ... to rally all our strength, to save Christian civilization from dis­ aster, “No task., , , is too humble, no lab­ or too insignificant, no individual too poor or too weak to make contribu­ tions to the winning of the war, “Now that the skies are full of sure signs of a gathering storm, the Gov­ ernment' of your country appeals to you to lend what assistance you can, as quickly as you can.” in patterns. We must get our Dress Stock down to the lowest for stock of sacrifice in price. of these exceptional wearable dresses. taking regardless Take advantage values in smart $2.98 Values for 98 $3.98 Values for i Sizes 14 to 24% $8.95 Values for $5.49 Sizes 14 to 24% / Just Arrived! It’s just the time of year that you’ll charm of a Lots of floral combination really appreciate the gay dainty print rayon frock, designs as. well as smart print and plain We still have a few smart Coats that we are clearing at % off their regular selling price. Sizes 14 to 24% Telephone 36 The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail”Wingham, Ont LOCAL AND PERSONAL spent, the week-end with Miss Irene -----— Clark. Mrs. Wallace Burns of Walkerville,Miss Jean .Richardson of Stratford, “GROUND FLYING L ■■ is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Geo. Tervit. Mr. Malcolm McCammon of Lon­ don, was a week-end visitor with friends in town. Miss Ruth Lewis left last week for Hamilton where she will spend the re­ mainder of the winter. Mr. John Hopper has gone to Brus- seles, where he will reside with his daughter, Mrs. James Bryans. Mrs. Thos. Bell of Wallaccbitrg, has returned home after spending the past month with her daughter, Mrs. James Finley and Mr. Finley. Mrs. J. H. Hopper was taken to Victoria Hospital, London, on Tues­ day where she will undergo treatment. On behalf of her friends we wish her a speedy recovery, Ralph R. M. Baird, R.C.A.F., Tren­ ton, visited over the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Baird, Lower Wingham, also liis cousin, Jas. Borden Baird of Hamilton and his sis­ ter, Mary, who is attending McMasters University. James has been employed for the last five years with Beattie Bros. Branch at Hamilton, and his many friends at Belmore, Wingham and Blyth will be pleased to hear of his recent promotion as Service Man­ ager of their Hamilton branch. A student sits at the controls of a Link trainer at one of the schools set tip in Canada tinder the Common- wealth Air Ttaihittg Plan. This iugeu* ions device teaches the rudiments of “blind” fyling without the necessity of leaving the ground. Miss Janet Craig The death took place Tuesday etimg last week, on Concession 8, Morris, of Miss Janet Craig, daughter Silk Hosiery in New Spring Shades VANCE—In Wingham General Hos­ pital, on Tuesday, January 28th, to Private Arthur and Mrs, Vance, of Listowel, a daughter. ELLIOTT—In Wingham General Hospital, on Friday, January 31st, to Mr, and Mrs, William J, Elliott, Glenannan, a daughter, TOLL—In Wingham General Hos­ pital, on Tuesday, February 4th, to Dr. Charles and iMrs. Toll of Blyth, a daughter. MONTGOMERY—In London, on Monday, January 27th, to Mr, and Mrs, Neil Montgomery (nee Ruth Cole of Belgrave), of London, twins, Jack and Jill, BANTAMS ENTER GROUP FINALS Midgets Stopped by Clinton Club The Bantams went to town in a big way Tuesday evening here to win from Clinton 7-1, and win the four- game series 14-6. They will meet Lis­ towel Bantams this week-end for the group championship. EUwood, of Chilton, opened the scoring in the opening minutes of play. Yeoman evened it up. D. Lloyd took Ernest’s pass to put Wingham one up. In the second period D. Lloyd got one and Bell two, and each got assists on the other’s goals. Ernest notched two in the final period on passes from Bell and Brown. Midget Game By winning 6-2, also the series, the Clinton Midgets will now meet Mil- tveron for the group championship. Miller of Clinton got two in the first period, one on Butler’s pass and the other on a lone rush. Carter took Jenk’s pass to make it'3 up for Clin­ ton. Cameron scored a pair in the se­ cond, one on a lone rush and the oth­ er by accepting Butler’s pass. Law- son and Cameron made it 6-0 for Clin­ ton. Clinton had the edge for the first two periods but the local, team perked up in the final period and scored the only goals of the period, Chittick made one tally, and Hilbert the other, with Pym getting the assists. z The lineups- were the same as they were in Clinton, “Red” Rath; of Clinton, was referee., Mrs, home after visiting friends in Toronto. Mrs. Edwin Palmer spent one day last week with her mother, Mrs, John Bush and her sister, Miss Gertie Bush of Wroxeter. There was a large attendance in the Union School last Friday night. The debate entitled “That it was easier to obtain a living 25 years ago than at the present time,” The affirmative side was taken by Mrs, Thomas Abra­ ham, Miss Ethel Fitch and Mr. Jack Willits, while the negative was taken by Mr. Harry Gowdy, Mrs. Walter Woods and Mrs. Leslie Fortune. Af­ ter a lengthy discussion by each side the judges awarded the affirmative side the decision. There was a dance afterwards. All to attend a meeting of the Farmers’ Club Monday evening, Feb. 10. The regular meeting of the Y.P.U. was held on Sunday evening with the president, Miss Winnie Barnard, in charge. The topic “Religious Festiv­ als?’ was taken by Mrs. Barnard and Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Rice favoured with a duet. Plans arae being made for the annual Banquet to be held on Friday, February 14th. PUBLIC SCHOOL HOCKEY LEAGUE Results .....3 Whites . .....2 Reds .... Standing HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PREMIER’S ADDRESS Highlights of Pmifle Minister Mac­ kenzie King’s broadcast address Sun­ day night. The War “There are many indications, that, within a very short while, the enemy Will make a tremendous effort to de­ stroy the British Commonwealth by a series of smashing blows of unprece­ dented severity.” “Total war will be waged in all its fury.” “There is only one way to meet tot­ al war , . . That is by total effort. . . . until victory is won.” The Navy Present plans will bring the Royal Canadian Navy to an estimated strength by March 31, 1942, of 413 ships and 26,920 men, compared with today’s 175 ships and 15,319 men, and 15 ships, 1,774 men at the outbreak of war. The Army > Following formations to be sent ov­ erseas in 1941; The 3rd Division with its complement of corps troops;; bal­ ance of the corps troops for the Cana­ dian Corps; an army tank brigade to work with the Canadian Corps; an ar­ mored division. The Air Force Graduates of the Empire Air Train­ ing Plan to form 25 new Canadian squadrons Overseas. Present training plan strength of 36,000 to be doubled with 4,000 training planes in use by the end of 1941, compared with 1,7009 at present, s . Royal Canadian Air Force to be strengthened with additional squad­ rons for home operations, Mrs. Kenneth Has tie .and Mrs. W. C. King spent a day last week -with friends in Listowel and Molesworth. Mr. and Mrs. R. Spotton, Wingham, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Dane. • Mr. Lloyd Hockridge spent a day recently in Guelph. He was accom­ panied by his brother Mr. Clare Hock­ ridge, and sister, Mrs. Lawson, Tor­ onto, who are guests with their aunt, Mrs. Grainger. Mrs. Fitch, of Belmore, is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. J. T. Shera. The members of the Evening Aux­ iliary are being entertained by the members of the W.M.S. at the home of Mrs. L. N. Whitley on Thursday afternoon, when the latter society are holding their Fee Tea at the hour of 2.30 o’clock. Little Bobbie Black spent the week­ end with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wright in Wroxeter. Mrs. R. F, Edgar spent the past week a.t ; the same home, Miss Margaret Thompson spent the week-end with relatives in Clifford. Mr. Harold Edgar, Toronto, spent the week-end with Iiis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar. * Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bolton and family of London, visited Gorrie friends on Monday. Mrs. R. G. Newton and little daugh­ ter, Betty, are visiting this week with Sergt. R. G. Newton in Kitchener. Miss Mae Halliday, of Belmore, is visiting ,Mi‘. and Mrs. Thomas Earl. Mr. Jack Newton, R.C.A.F., at Pic- ton, spent .the week-end at his home here. The Women’s Institute will hold their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. W. C. King on Wed- nesdayj—Feb. 12th, at 2,30. The pro­ gram on Education will be conducted by Mrs. R, W. N, Wade, Roll Call— “Common Errors Made In Our Eng­ lish.” Members are asked to note the change both in home and roll call. The dance held on Friday night by the Gorrie Town Group Red Cross was a successful one and a fair door receipt will be handed over to the Red Cross Treasurer. Y.P.U, id Visit Wroxeter On Friday flight the Y.P.U. meet in the school rooms of the United Church with a fair attendance. Harold Hyndman, president, presided. Fol­ lowing a short program, the business was conducted, during which an invi­ tation was accepted to visit the Wrox- eter Y.F.U. on Monday night, Feb. 16 at a skating party. Programmes for the coming two months were also ar- # Sheer as a cobweb yet with amazing stamina. ft Deftly knitted on a new type 54-gauge machine in a superb 3-thread weight. ft Specially constructed all-silk foot that will give extra wear. ft Still available all-silk from top to toe. Ravishingly beautiful in their new Spring shades, RIOSUN • TROPIC NUDE • TROPICANA Walker Stores, Ltd. “The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail” Josephine St. Phone 36, Wingham ranged. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hyndman, with Jack Thornton and George Dane in charge of the program on Missionaries. Lunch brought the evening to a close, Women's Group Elected Last week a W.M.S. "was organized in the Gorrie Presbyterian Church, with the following officers: President, Mrs,. G. Mundell; 1st vice, Mrs. S. Ed­ gar;; 2nd vice, Mrs. B. Stewart; Sec., Mrs. Sanderson, Treas., Mrs. J.. Mc­ Leod. It Is hoped that all the women of the congregation will put forth an effort to support and promote the wel­ fare of this very important church or­ ganization. Red Cross Shipments The following articles were recently packed and shipped to Red Cross Headquarters: Hospital Supplies: 3 prs. pyjamas, 2 sheets, 25^ doz. surg­ ical towels, 2 surgeon’s gowns, 2 prs. pillow cases, 11 face cloths, '5 dozen gauze hdkfs., 3% doz. khaki hdkfs.; Knitted Goods: 17 scarfs, 6 sweaters, 2 prs. gloves, 2 helmets, 1 pr. knee­ caps, 55, prs. socks, 3 prs. seaman’s stockings; British War Victims (bal­ ance quota): 11 dressing gowns, 5 pullovers, 10 shirts, 10 prs. children’s stockings; Refugee Clothing: 3 suilts, 2 prs. socks, 8 prs. mitts, 6 prs. pant­ ies. . • . Annual Meeting of United Church The Annual meeting of the Gorrie United Church was held on Tuesday evening, Jan. 28th. After partaking of a fine supper prepared by the Even­ ing Auxiliary the meeting was pre­ sided over by Rev. R. C. Copeland, who proceeded with the various items of business. On motion of H. Sparling and W. H. Gregg, R. H'. Stephens was appointed Secretary for the meeting. Encouraging reports were presented from the different organizations as s■ III sMH ■ M■ H follows: W.M-S. by Mrs. W. W. Strong, showing receipts of $177,30; Evening Auxiliary by Mrs. E. W. Car- son, members 18, receipts $110.18;. Mission Band by Greta Hyndmanr members 21, meetings 15, receipts $18.31; Woman’s Association by Mrs, F. W. Hyndman, members 30, receipts $265.31, balance on hand $127.89; C. G. I.T., by Annie Anger, members 14, meetings 40, receipts $42.54; Sunday School, by Harold Hyndman, receipts $137.10; -Y.P.U. by Leo Ruttan, re­ ceipts $6.78; Flower Com., by Mrs. E, W. Carson, 18 sick and shut-ins re­ membered at a cosit of $5.00; M. & M. Fund, by E. W. Whitfield, receipts $221.20. The general treasurer’s report bjr E. W. Whitefield, was not com­ plete but showed that over $2,000.00 had been raised to date. The following were elected by bal­ lot: Elders, W. H. Gregg and L. R. Ruttan; Stewards: Thos. Earl, R. Hemingway, E. W. Whitfield, W. W. Strong, K. J. Hueston, Everitt Spar­ ling. In conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was tendered the Evening Aux­ iliary for the fine supper provided for the occasion. Meeting adjourned on- motion of Geo. McKee and Jas. Doug- 12 pure breeds and several crosses. "Xtra-Profit" and Standard grades. See me for full particulars. Piace your order here. A. C. Adams Wingham CHICKS ON DISPLAY CANADA ASKS YOU ... To WORK ... To (SAVE ... To LBND Turn your dollars into planes, guns, ships and tanks for our Fighting Forces by loaning part of your weekly income to Canada. PLEDGE Yourself to Purchase WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES REGULARLY This Advertisement Published in the Interest of t War Savings Pledge Month Illi IRy