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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-06-19, Page 5Thursday, June J 9 th, 1941 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES ;'V? ls a IfM JrB Jm JU Famous Make Full Fashioned Walking Sheer Medium Service. 63c Pa*r 2Pairs $1.25 No wonder these stockings will be top favor ites with everyone who has even worn them 1 In looks and wear, they’ll exceed your fondest expec tations — because many a secret of extra service and beauty has been woven into every pair. The Value is so outstanding we advise an early visit. Lovely new Summer shades. . ‘Walker Stores, Limited “The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail” Telephone 36 Wingham, Ont. *j. ey and Rev, Kenneth MacLean. Bur ial took place in Wingham Cemetery, The pallbearers were six of her ne phews, John Hockridge,, of Blueyale; IF T«yand Jdhif Cruicksharik, Charles, "Chester: bnd Victor Showers. Robert Puncan Thomas Robert Duncan Thomas died denly on Saturday, June 14th, at the. Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, in his 54th year, Mr. Thomas was born at Bluevale, the youngest son of the late M?. and Mrs. Phillip Thomas, He at tended public? school there and when a young nfan went to Toronto where he secured employment with the T. Eat on Co. and for many years had been a buyer'with that company. He is sur vived by his wife, formerly Alice Georgian Luney, and two children, Douglas and Jean, also two sisters, Mrs. Clark -(Margaret) and Miss Ag nes Thomas, of Woodstock, The funeral service was held from his home, 20 Delevan Avenue, Forest Hill Village, Toronto, on Monday af ternoon, Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, sud- LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gowans are vis-, iting with friends in Toronto. L|Cpl. Mac Groves of the P. C., Sar nia, spent a few days in town last week. Mrs. Jack Hare, of Kitchener, is visiting this week fwith Mrs. Stanley Hare. z Mr. arid Mrs. S. S. Smith, of Guelph, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, W. J. Greer. Mrs. E. A. Russell, of St. Paul, Min., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Harold Vic tor Pym. Mrs. George Haller was a visitor last week with her daughters - in; Gttelph , and Hamilton. ■ - ■ Lloyd Carter, of Hamilton, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Carter. Miss Pip Chapman, of Toronto, was a week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Roberts, Minnie’St. LjBdr. Alvin Hammond, of the 100th Anti-Air<?raft Battery, at Guelph, was home for the week-end. Mrs. J. H. Crawford is visiting this week with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. Brown, at Woodstock. Mr. J. MacWilliam, of London, is spending a faw days with his son, A. D. and Mrs. MacWilliam. Privates Willis Hali and Alvin Pot-1 ter, of the Perth Regiment, Camp Bor den, wore in town for the week-end. Miss Isobel Russel, of Victoria, B. C., is visiting with her sister, Mrs. (Dr.) McKitxbon and her parents, Mr. and Mrs..Russell. Rev. Frank Powell, of Toronto, and Mrs. Pickford were guests with his fa ther, Mr. T.- K. Powell for a couple of days last week. Mrs. S...N. Hare-and daughter, Eliz abeth, spent the week-end with A.C. Stanley Hare of the R.C.A.F., Mann ing Pool,( Toronto. ’ Mrs. WLWhittiker and daughter, of Fleshertoii, are visitors with her mo ther, Mrs, Thos./Kew. Miss Nettie Cot,tie, of;jPunnyi),je, wriS aHo.a Visitor with Mrsj^Kewv • Capt Walton. McKibbon, of ValCat- tier, and '&.Q. Charles McKibbon of • the R.C.AfsF. at :&o?imtain View, were home for :fhe week-end.!,,A-P^B^rton. Smith was: ateo a guest at the McKib bon home. Capt T. W.' Platt, Bdr. Clifford Taman, Gnrs. Henry Ross and Cliff. Jenkins, all of the 97,th.Battery, Pett- awawa, were :n town, for the.week end. Bdr. Taman has’-been attending a chemical warfare course at Toronto. Miss Annie H. Henry, Reg.N., of New Pork City, anc£jMi§g Marion R. Hinde, of the Staff of the-Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York City, are spending a'few days at the home of their-, aunt,. Mrs! A. H. Musgrove. . ■ . - -u Rev. L. W. Carlson, B.A., and Mrs. Carlson were recen.t.. visitors.- -.at the home of the latter’s father, Mr. Gor don Hastie, Blueyale Road. Mr. Carl son was ordained ash^rWime^agp. in Bloor St. United Church, Toronto. Mrs.;. Carlson will join her (husband-at. the end of the Wth ^^J.h^fs to be inducted to tbe'-trnitjedvChurt^i. at Porcupine, Ont. I'?*'- tVr’1 fe-A John Gray A life-long resident of this district, John Gray, was buried in Bluevale Cemetery Saturday afternoon, The service was conducted by the Rev. C. Tavener, of Bluevale United Church, at Harry J. Fryfogle’s Funeral Par lours, Wingham. The pallbearers were John McCallum, John F. McCallum, James Campbell, Oliver Campbell, Ar thur Edgar, Alex Campbell. The deceased was in his 53rd year. He was born on the Xst concession of. Morris, the son of the late James and Elizabeth Gray, and resided on this line until six years ago when he mov ed to concession X, East Wawanosh, He had not enjoyed good health for several years, and was found by Mr. Marvin McDowell dead in his home. Mr. McDowell was making a business call and when he received no answer, went into the house and found tlhe body on the couch. Apparently he had passed on a'few days previously. The neighbors had not seen him about but expected that he was with his brother, in Morris. He is survived by a broth er, Ward Gray, of the 1st Concession of Morris, and a half-brother, Richard Gray, of San Francisco, Cal. w OBITUARY- Mrs. Isaac Crowston.' < • Following an illness of,,someJeiigth, Mrs. Isaac Crows ton, yiqff^ang^ide, passed away on Saturday'mornjrig* at the home of her son-in-Iaw^Mf. Wil liam Kennedy, Minnie,. S-ty-eet, Wing ham. She was in health year and was the daughter of«the^fate Mr. and Mrs. Chancey ShqwersJ-Born on the 10th Concession-of Turpberry, she re- i sided there until !lief;.'.ifih’frjage, .over 50 years ago, to her,now bereftJmsband. After their marriage they .lived', in Wingham; Tacortii, 'Wash.', ail'd Lang don, N. Dakota, :b.u:t;for/t:HFpa,§t mem ber of years have* farm'ecl at Langside on the farm onljg-hj^XM-r. Crowston was born. Last xFebr.ua,ry*M r.<v,and Mrs. Crowston celebrated., Weir golden wedding anniversary mt 'theif hom^i in Langside, Mrs. G^qWs,tbh‘i,was a.yery kindly disposition and she Was a‘ lum ber of the Wingham Baptist /Church. She leaves to mourn her foassidg“be sides her husband,'■ two" sons ariji/two daughters, Earl, Of Calgary,.' Alta.; Mrs, Frank (Efora’) ■’Tout, Bruce Beach; Mrs. Wm. (Cecelja) .Kennedy of Wingham, and John on the hpme farm, Langside. She Is also' survived ■by» two brothers, James Showers,j .of •gingham, and Daniel S^dWbL^^Elon-’ dori, and six grandchildren/ Gne son, Ward, predeceased her in 1905. . The funeral seiwk&’ was .held'aX the home of her son-in-law, Wm.'Kenn edy, here, on Tuesday afterhoori arid was conducted by the R^Mp^."Do.b- Miss Catherine C. Dodds There passed away in Hospital, in London, on Friday, June 13th, Cath arine Clouting Dodds. Miss Dodds had been a diabetic for many years and although she suffered a stroke last March, ‘it was from , this disease she succumbed.. She was the youngest daughter of the late Mr. and (Mrs. Jas. Dodds, a^ Presbyterian in. religion, and spent her entire life in Blyth. She leaves to mourn her, one sister, Mrs. William Robertson, one nephew, Mr. -George McGowan, East Wawa- nosh, and three nieces, Mrs. George H. Tervit, Wingham, Mrs. George Johnston, Blyth; Mrs. Wallace Burns, Walkerville. The funeral service was held Sun day afternoon at R. A. Currie’s Fun eral Parlours, Wingham. Interment took place at the Union Cemetery, in Blyth. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Wm. Creighton, James Denholm, William White, Robert Powell, Walter Short reed and Wm. Morri'tt. BORN METCALF—In Wingham General Hospital, on Sunday, June 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Metcalf, of Glenannan, a daughter (Verlie Ann), COULTES—In Wingham ' General Hospital, on Thursday, Junie 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Coultes, R.R.* 5, Wingham, a son. 1 Exams,, Now Opp The Lower, ap^ Middle School are writing examinations this week and part of mext^week. The High School entrance : examinations will be-next week, &6tj}* and r 27th.. The Upper. SchoolflHlralso have exams next week. Many V/ill not have to write their ent rance examinations, passing on their year's work. This applies also to Some in lower school. The Least We All Should Do is Our Utmost DOMINION TEXTILE COMPANY . LIMITED , TORONTO ’j-f t ’t M CUBS RECEIVE SEASON AWARDS Final Gathering of X940-4X .Term Held At the closing meeting of the Wing ham Cub Pack for the season X94Q-4X, the following awards, were made by Cub Master EtO, Gallagher. ■ •' First Yeav Service? Stars: S. Hiseler# R. Martin, W, Haselgrovg. Second Year Service Stars; C. Hop per, W. Pollock, J. McKenzie, D. Hen derson, R. Scott, J, Hudson, Third Years Service Stars; B. Lock ridge, J. Hall, J, Henderson, J, Armi tage, E. Ruchman, B. Johnson, B, Kress, D, Hopper, T, Lockridge, Proficiency Stars won through pass ing .Cub Tests; Compass: B, Lockridge, J, Hall, J. Henderson, S. Hiseler, C. Hopper, J. Armitage, E. Buckman, B. Johnson. Kim’s Game: J. Hall, B. Johnson, D. Hopper, T. Lockridge, E, Buck man, J. Armitage. National Anthem: J. Hall, J. Armi tage, E. Buckman, C. Hopper. Marksmanship: B. Lockridge, Hall, D. Hopper, T. Lockridge, Henderson, B, Kress, B, Johnson, Buckman, C. Hopper/ Balancing; C. Hopper, J. Henderson, B. Lockridge, J. Hall, J. Armitage, D, Hopper. Badges Presented: Toy Maker: Tom Lockridge, C. Hopper, Handcraft: Bill Johnson, E. Buck man. ■ ' Team Play: Jim’TlalL ' Sixer Award: Jack Henderson. Special recognition for Attendance: Jack Henderson. General Profiicepcy: Jim Hall, Jack Henderson. Following the meeting a period of play was held after which the Cubs had a brief weiner roast on. the rectory grounds. Claire Hopper on behalf of the Cubs presented a vote of appreciation to the Cub Master and to Mrs. Gallagher for their happy gathering. The meeting closed with the Grand Howl. ‘ J. J. E. HOWICK TOWNSHIP SALVAGE CAMPAIGN Howick Legion Sponsors This Import ant Activity. At the regular monthly meeting of Howick Branch 307, Canadian Legion, last week in Gorrie, the ground work was organized for a township-wide salvage campaign. The Legion-hopes to derive enough funds '.from this source for the purchase of a Bren gun. In a rural district such an undertak ing means much work for those behind the scheme, and the Legion members will appreciate the co-operation of each and every resident of the town ship in collecting the salvage on their premises and having it ready when the trucks call. "Any fu.cher assistance they care to render will be most wel come. - Following is a list of salvage desir ed: newspapers, magazines, corrugated cartons, other scrap paper, bottles, car batteries, household rags, scrap iron, auto tires and tubes, rubber footwear, all kinds of metals, etc. It is hoped to have trucks start col lecting by June 20th. GORRIE Mrs. Irwin and Jack, Toronto, are spending two weeks with, the former’s sons, Archie and .Manford. Miss Marjorie Hockridge, nurse-in- training at Guelph General • Hospital, spent last week with her aunt, Mrs. R. Grainger. Sergt. R. G. Newton, of Kitchener, ' spent |he week-end at his. home here. Mr, and< Mrs’. Emerson MoNeil, of Drayton, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Sheraton Tuesday last. Mr, and. Mrs. Wiggins, Bond Head, were in this community one day last week, visiting the birthplace of his forefathers, who settled On the place now occupied by Mr. Ross Earl. An other of the sons of the pioneers who called on Dr. Armstrong was Mr. Gra ham, of Stratford. His father owned the farm where Mr. Frank King lives. He was accompanied by Mrs. Graham. Mr. George Foster spent the week end with his daughter, Mrs, Gordon Jefferson and Mr. Jefferson in Owen Sound. Mrs. Foster, who spent the past Week with her daughter, returned hottie. .Miss Margaret Foster, R.N., Owen Sound, is spending her vacation at her home here. Mr. and Mrs, Archie Irwin were Toronto visitors last week, Mr. Bertram Ashton has been en gaged as teadlierlof Lane’s sc-hbdL oh the gravel road, ‘riortli of'WrosteUL The streets of Gorrie have been fix ed, New streets were laid.from the Township Hall down to meet, the new street laid a few years ago, while ae- toss Jhe.)vay the new street reaches afrno.st,^^ far. Other places which were badly’ in need of fixing were re- laid, Sergt. Tom Ritchie, Guelph, spent the week-end at his home here. Rev, Harry Jennings is visiting his wife after returning from the Mission ary Field north of Edmonton, , ;, ■' Members of the W.M.S. and Even ing Auxiliary were guests of Wroxeter W, M, S. Friday afternoon last at an afternoon tea. The guest speaker was Mrs. ,R< Doig, Fordwich. Mr. George Copeland and a college chum, of London, spent a few days with the former’s parents at the par sonage, Due to the electrical storm the joint picnic of S.S. No. 18 and S.S. No, 10, was not altogether a success, Howev er until those who attended were chas ed by the rain, all reported a fine time. Mr, and Mrs, K. Hastie, accompan ied Mr. and Mrs. Thos, MacDonald, of Molesworth, spent the week-end at Hamilton and attended the McBride Re-Union at Binbrook, Saturday. Miss Irene Curie, Belmore, spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Alex, Marshall. Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Whitfield visit ed the latter’s sister, Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Johnson at Bluevale on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs, Avery spent the week end with the former’s sister, at Monk ton. Mrs. Musgrove, Jack Musgrove, Mrs. G. Underwood and Miss Blythe, also Mrs. Thos. Day, spent the week end with friends in Stratford. Miss Marion Woodcock returned to Toronto after visiting her sister, Mrs. •Morley 'Johnson and grandpparents, ’Mr. and Mrs? W. A. Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller and dau ghter,'Sandra, visited relatives recent ly at Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. 'Wm. Marshall spent Sunday with the former’s brother and sister at Glenannan. Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Graff and dau ghter, Stratford, were Sunday guests of Miss J. Pearl Stinson., Mr, and Mrs. E. W. Whitfield arid baby, son spent Sunday in Wingham. Mrs, Grainger and nephew, Lloyd Hockridge, motored to Toronto Sun day. Miss Marjorie Hockridge, who was a guest of her aunt last week, ac companied she is the Lawson. Mr. and spent the week-end with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Haney, Wing ham, .visited friends in and around town one day last week. Mrs. Stanley Dunbar, Ethel, was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. W. C. King, on Saturday. Mrs. May and Miss Edan Lawre'nce, Toronto, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Lawrence. Mrs. Wm. McLennan, near Moles worth, sister of B. J. and Miss Mary Maguire, underwent an operation in Stratford Hospital on Tuesday last, and we understand is getting along as well as can be expected. Dr. and Mrs. Armstrong spent Mon day in Wingham. .*4 PAGE FIVE Dresses In Specialized Sizes $3.94 Sizes 16 to 20, 18| to 24|. ( Possibly what many have y been 'looking for, and to “bur knowledge these dress es-^4 ..the most outstand- Jn^‘Specialized size Frocks . at anywhere near ' th^p^ige’ , Alt fashionedypf’ Britjsh American exclusive pattern Sheers’, be’ahtifulftloral and:.;cQnyention^l patterns ori light andjid^r^groUnds. yye,are thrilled to be able to offer •th*4$jjjwfenderful dresses to so many women whb'Tiave"waited for just such an event. ^arssu*. Walker Stores, Limited “The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail” Telephone 36 Wingham, Ont. * them -to Toronto, where guest-of her sister, Mrs, Mrs, P. Colmer, Toronto,closed the devotional service.. During the business part of the meeting, min utes were read and various others items, discussed. During the social Jiour, the-, articles for the layette were displayed;-. The hostess served a very, delicious lunch. Had Belmore Institute As, Guests On Wednesday last, Mrs. Anson Galbraith opened her home for the June meeting of the Gorrie Women’s Institute, who had as their guests the members of the Belmore Institute. The president, Mrs. Sparling, occupied the chair, and the meeting opened with the Ode and Lord’s Prayer, Minutes were read and business discussed. It was decided to ask the department for the course on Garment-Making with Commercial Pattern. The members of the visiting Institute were in charge of the programj when the Belmore presi dent, Mrs. C. Renwick, called on their members for readings. Miss Jeffray’s, Mrs. Playter and Mrs. Inglis, each were very much enjoyed. The meeting closed with the national anthem. Dur ing the social period, Mrs. Sparling 'conducted two interesting contests. Lunch was served. School Children Held Concert On Wednesday, evening last week, Miss Evelyn Stephens presented the last of a series of four concerts, and by the reports heard about town, it seems as if the last was by far the most outstanding. The children from Molesworth, Grey, Miss Jean Spar ling’s school and S.S. No. 4 (Miss Clark's) did exceptionally well, and Miss Stephens is getting a great deal of praise for the beautiful number pre sented. Miss Stephens is musical dir ector of these schools and presented these concerts in aid of the local Red Cross. The teachers and pupils did their share as well, Evening Auxiliary The members of the Gorrie United Church Evening Auxiliary were the' guests4of Mrs, John Gathers for their tregulkb June meeting. The program was'fonder the capable guidance of Mrs. E. Sparling and Mrs. E. Toner. Familiar hymns .from the Sunday, School Hymnal were stingy Mrs. Toner played an accompaniment on the vipliip - The {Scripture reading was respofos/iyp, Jed by Mrs. Sparling. Mrs, E. Toner gave an interesting pa per entitled “"The Difference.” Prayer Missionary Group Held Joint Meeting A- joint -meeting of the Women’s Missionary Societies of the Presbyter-1 ian Churches of Molesworth and Gor- rie, was held in St. Andrew’s Presby terian Church in Molesworth on June 12th with a splendid attendance. Miss Acheson, who presided, opened, the meeting with the singing of a psalm followed by prayer. The Scripture,les-, son from St. John 14, was taken by Mrs. G. Mundell. Miss Jean Campbell rendered a solo which was followed by the reading and discussing of some ov- erseas mail by Miss Acheson. It was learned that recently about two dozen churches had been destroyed in Bel fast. The National prayer was given By Mrs. Mitchell. Mrs. Kenneth Mac- Lean,- of Wingham, who was the guest •speaker, gave a very inspirational ad dress., on the topic “What the Bible: means to Us and What We as an or ganizations, are doing to Send Forth’ Mis Word.” It was pointed out that great results would be accomplished'. in this great field if we willingly gave of o.ur material substante, if we used our talents to God’s glory, if we spent much time in prayer and studying the Word, and if we made use of oppor tunities open to us to spread the Gos" pel. Mrs. Neilson then sang a solo,, .followed by a hymn and prayer. A dainty lunch was then served by the Molesworth ladies, (i . t ! • Plenty of good light at the bridge tnbh» makes tho'game and conversation go bettar —eaves mistakes and tempers. Be con«id» erate of your guests by making sure they can see the cards and the play without eyestrain. ikem ai fleaAeiiJhfJbiA ‘Skafi* ............ . .. . , . , „ .. . ...... 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