The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-06-19, Page 8.WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES
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WHITECHURCH
Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie, Mrs.
Chas. Martin and Mrs. J. G. Gillespie
and Agnes spent Wednesday last with
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Gillespie, of Sea
forth.
Mr. Thos. Gaunt had a winter calf
killed by lightning in his field Wed
nesday morning last week.
Mr. and Mrs. O’Dowd and daughter
Irene, and Mr. and Mrs. Gregg, Brant
ford, spent Sunday at the home of
their brother, Mr. Wm. Dawson.
Mr. and Mrs. John McGee spent last
week-end with friends in Toronto.
Rev. Dr. Palmer held successful an
niversary services in Langside church
on Sunday, the services in tlie Pres
byterian Church here were withdrawn.
Miss Jennie Whitley, of Acton, is
visiting this week with Airs. A. Emer
son and other relatives in this com
munity. ;
'• Mrs. Jas. Connelly arid family re
turned on. Sunday, after spending the
\week with her parents in Durham.
^^^veelc-ensl with his parents, Mr. and
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Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier., Mrs.
Irwin and Garnet Farrier spent Sun
day in Goderich with Mrs. Robt. Phil
lips.
Mr. John Inglis has .been visiting
with his brother, Mr. Thos, Inglis.
Mr, Arthur Harris and Cpl. Melvin
McClenaghan, of Kitchener, spent the
week-end with the latten’s parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan,
The Red Cross "Society are holding
a Strawberry Festival at the halJ here
on Wednesday, June 25th.
About fifty attended the Kennedy
picnic at Kincardine on Friday.
Mr. Jas. Wilson made a business trip
to Galt on Saturday.
Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Dobie, of St
Marys, visited with his uncles, the Mc-
Clenagban brothers and their families
on Sunday.
A.C. Richard Irwin, of the- Initial
Flying School at Toronto, spent the
Mrs. Herson Irwin; Dick has finished
his course and the exams in Toronto
and will be moved this- week.
Nurse Annie Henry, of New York
City was visiting with relatives in
inghani over the week-end, and Miss
Jeanette B. Cottle, Reg.N., of Dtuin-
ville, also visited in Wingham.
Mrs. Sam McBurney and son, Ed.,
and Mrs. Greg. Shiell spent the week
end at .Windsor at the home of Mr.
.and Mrs. Milt-in McBurney.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pollock, of Pine
River, and Mr. and Mrs. Straughan
and Beth, of Port Elgin, were visitors
with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pollock on
Saturday, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Fraser
of Ripley visited there on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Munro, Wrox-
eter, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Fox
and Miss Isabel Fox, and on Monday
Mrs. Fox and Isabel left to spend a
few days with Mrs, Odium and other
friends in London.
The Red Cross Society quilted a
quilt at the home of Mrs, J. id. Pollock
on Tuesday.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Institute was held on Tues
day last with the President, Mrs,
Lance Grain, in charge. After the op
ening exercises, the ladies decided to
■hold a contest for attendance during
the summer months. All joined in
Singing "Home On The Range” Mrs.
Ezra Scholtz played a piano solo. Miss
Agnes Gillespie sang “Somewhere A
Voice Is Calling” and Rev, G. A. Bar
nard gave a very interesting talk on
conditions in war-torn England. Mrs.
E. Rice sang "God Bring You Back
To Me.” The National Anthem closed
the meeting. The Red Cross society
decided to hold a Strawberry Festival
on June 25th, and committees were ap
pointed. The society had eight quilts
on display, bringing the total to 32
quilts from this society contributed to
the work. Lunch of salads, bread and
butter, was enjoyed by all. The Pat
riotic Society realized $5.00 from the
Wednesday evening dance.
The Mission Band of the United
Church are holding a social evening in
the church this Wednesday.
Successful anniversary services were
held at Brick United Church Sunday
when Rev. Mr. Page, Exeter, was pre
sent and preached morning and even
ing. The choir rendered special anth
ems and the Vfestfield male quartette
assisted witlxspecial numbers at night.
Mr. Mason Robinson, who has spent
the past six months at Windsor, re
turned home Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft, Ernest
and Florence, were in Guelph at the
O.A.C. on Tuesday, and Mrs. Kirk is
visiting with her niece, Mrs. Stewart,
of Fergus.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Redmond, of St.
Augustine, and her'brother, Will Kel
ly, of Oshawa, spent Sunday with their
grandmother, Mrs. Jas; Cornelius.
Mrs. Archie Clow returned from the
Wingham Hospital on Friday last and
her daughter, Mrs. Walter Mason, of
Westfield, is with her.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Weaver, of
Paris, spent last week-end with
and Mrs. Hector Mackay.
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Thursday, June 19 th, 1941
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cellaneous shower, a collection of iv
ory and red kitchen utensils and a
purse of money. Mr. Johnston made a
fating reply, Lunch was served by
the ladies, followed by dancing, music
applied by McCharles' orchestra of
Lucknow, and Roy McCreight, was
the caller. Previous to her marriage
Mrs. Johnston was Miss Florence Me-
Quillin, Reg.N., and was on the staff
of Wingham General Hospital
of
First Glass Watch Repairs
Reasonable Prices.
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Jessie Little, Brussels, spent Sunday
with Mrs. F. G. Fowler, at the manse.
Mrs. Margaret Rolph, Mrs. Laura
Kirton and Mrs. J. Curtis spent. Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cross at
Palmerston.
Miss Marjory Hall, of Wingham,
visited with her parents, Mr.-and Mrs.
Gordon Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hockeridge at
tended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs.
Crosston at Langside.
Mr. and Mrs, Fred Hollenbeck, Clar
ence and Russel, of Stratford,' spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. W.
Mann.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Coultes, Listow-
el, and his mother, Mrs. Thomas Coul
tes, Toronto, called on friends in the
village,
Mrs. Tavener was in London Tues
day, attending an Executive meeting
of the London "Conference ‘Branch of
the W.M.S. of the United Church and
presented the report
Board meeting held
onto.
Mrs. J. J. Elliott
Scott attended the executive meeting
of the Maitland Presbyterial of .the
W.M.S. of the Piesbyterian Church, at
the home, of Mrs. H. C. MacLean, in
Winghamj-Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wykoff" of
Palatka, Fla., are guests of their aunt,
Mrs. Fowler, and Rev. F. G. Fowler,
at the manse.
Mr. and Mrs. L.-G. Turvey attended
the funeral of Mrs’. Turvey’s father,
the late William Hemmingway, at
Brussels on Tuesday.
Mrs. Melville Mathers is supplying
as teacher in the public school.
of the Dominion
recently in Tor-
and Miss Olive
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Triple V Class Elect
The members of the Triple V Bible
Class, of Knox United Church Sunday
School, met at the home of their lead
er, Mr. J. S. Procter, on Tuesday ev
ening last week for a social time. The
Vice President, Bob, Grasby, was in
charge. The election of officers for
the coming year resulted as follows.:
President, Bob Grasby; Vice Pres.,
Jas. R, Coultes; Secretary, Charlie
Procter; Treasurer, Kenneth Wheeler.
An address was given by Rev. J, B,
Townend and following this a time was
spent in games. A solo by George
Procter was“*also enjoyed. Lunch was
served and a pleasant evening brought
to a close.
Hostess to Women’s Association
Mrs, Wilbert Procter was hostess at
her home Wednesday afternoon to the
members of the Women’s Association
of Knox United Church. Mrs. J. M.
Coultes presided at the meeting which
. was opened with the singing of a hymn
and repeating the Lord’s Prayer. Mrs.
Geo. Martin read the Scripture lesson.
Final arrangements for the Garden
Party, to be held June 18, were made,
'At the close of the meeting lunch was
served. ‘ \
Bride and Groom Honoured
A large number of relatives and
friends gathered together Wednesday
night in the Foresters’ Hall, Belgrave,
to honor Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Arm
strong, who were married Saturday.
The evening was spent in social time
and dancing. Many beautiful and use
ful gifts were received by the bride
and groom.
Norman Keating in a few words ex
pressed the good wishes of all for the
future. Cecil, on behalf of Anna and
himself, thanked all for their good
wishes and gifts. Lunch was served
during intermission.
Mrs. J. B. Townend and Jennie
spent the week at their cottage at Kin-
‘tail.
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Coultes and
Mabel spent the week-end with Mr.
and Mrs. Gerald VanderFerg at Ath
ens.
Mrs. Earle Anderson visited with
her mother, Mrs. Young, at Westport.
Mrs. C. G. McCrea was a visitor
with relatives at Deseronto.
Harold Vincent has returned home
after spending the past week with his
sister, Mrs. Roy McSween, of Ham
ilton, and other friends in Toronto.
Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Townend were
guests^ at the Mclntosh-Coghlin wed
ding at Atwood on Wednesday. Miss
Kay Townend, of London, was the
bride's attendant,
• Presented with Club Bag
The activities of the Young People’s
Society of Knox United Ch-urch for
the present season were brought to a
conclusion with/a social evening on
Friday night. A .good attendance was
present and a program, of music and
games was enjoyed. Lunch was serv
ed. At the close of the evening’s pro
gram, Rev. J. B. Townend was made
the recipient of-a gift from the society.
Kenneth Wheeler, president, read the
address which carried the thanks and
appreciation of the society for his help
during the years here, also the leader
ship- and training he had given them
in the preparation of plays and other
programs. Miss Marjorie Grasby made
the presentation of a club bag. Mr.
Townend thanked the members fo'r the
remembrance in a few words.
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clothes as smart as these? .Trim-fitting, well tailor
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Smart Hopsacking with
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PLAJ SUITS in
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ens school for the past two years, re
ports for duty in the R.C.A.F. June
28. The Senior room, is being closed
owing to the decreased enrollment and
Miss Beatrice McQuillin, who has
taught the Junior room for the past
eleven years, has been re-engaged and
will have full charge.
With proceeds for patriotic purposes
an At Home will be held in the St.
Helens Community Hall on Thursday
evening, June .28. The draw will be
made for a quilt and those selling tic
kets, ar erequested to have their lists
in before that date. Members are re
quested- to bring a pie. *
All completed Red Cross work
should be handed in by Saturday, June
21st.1
Mrs. Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. W. I.
Miller and Anne Todd, Mr. and Mrs.
T. J. Salkeld, Helen and Lawrence,
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller, Allan and
Russel Webb were also at Goderich
for the Salkeld reunion on Saturday.
Visitors in the community include
Mr. arid Mrs. Alex Murdie and little
son, of Toronto-, with Mr., and Mrs. R.
Wood; Mr. Robert McGuin, London,
and, his sons, Stuart of Prince Albert,
Sask., Horace of London, with Mr.
and Mrs. E. J. Thom and other
friends; Mrs. Will Taylor, of Blyth,
with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Taylor. «
Father's Day wasi observed in the
United Church on Sunday morning.
Mr. Thos. Wilson, of Whitechu'rch,
who has been principal of the St. Hel-
Institute Had Good Meeting
Miss Jean Elliott presided for the
regular monthly meeting of the Wo
men’s Institute -at the- home of Mrs.
George Thornton. The roll call —
“Name of My Favorite Flower” and
telling how to grow it, brought a good
response from members and visitors.
The- correspondence re the Jam-Mak
ing Project, was well discussed^, and
Miss Florence Fowler was appointed
to bring the question before the Red
< Cross Society at Wingham. The Dres-
! d.en Plate quilt donated by Mrs. Wick-
jstead and Mrs. Eliza Fell, is completed'
‘land tickets are -being, sold,, proceeds
• to be for war work. A committee with
Mrs. Archie Messer as- convenor,, was
named to- .arrange for a> mystic tea to-
be held next month, The delegates at
tending the district annual meeting re
ported Items from the meeting which
were of special interest. Mrs.. George
Love gave a reading “Mrs. Murphy’s
Visitors”. At the close of the meeting
the hostess served refreshments^Hardware of Quality
unit mteni ill ihmMn ~IIIW
Threshers, Now is the time to Order that new End-
Le$s Belt — Later they may not be available;
We Are now clearing some new Washers^ priced to
sell. Come in and see our stock;
If you have Refrigeration in mind call us about the
Frigldaite, made by Canadians for Canadians. You
can buy a Frigidaire on time payments cheaper than
borrowing from the bank.
Call On
A-. D. Scott and! Mr.
Scott, Seaforth,. spent
, and Mrs., G. A. Love.
George Thornton and
Hardware and Fresh Lime, Gyproc,. Plaster
Sporting Goods. and All Building Material
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Special Roofing made by Canada’s Best Manufac
turers. '
Bride and Groom Showered
A large number of relatives
friends gathered at the C.O.F. hall on
Monday evening to honor Mr. and’
Mrs. Carl Johnston who were recently
married. Rev. _ C. Tavener acted as
chairman and introduced', a1 short pro
gram of speeches .-by Messrs. R. Shaw'
and R. McCreight, of Lucknow, vocal
solos by Miss Jean Sparling, Gorrie,
and Ross Smith, a chorus by a num
ber M pupils of S.S, No. 10; Morris,
and tap ’dancing by Helen Johnston,
WaTton. An address was read by Mrs.
Harvey Robertson and Mr. and Mrs.
Johnston were presented with a mis-
and
ffl
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If you are in need of pipes,
now is the time to stock up.
Pipes we have in stock cannot
be replaced.
ST. HELENS
Mr. and Mrs.
and Mrs. Jas. F.
Sunday with Mr
Mr. and Mrs.
son, Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mar
shall, of Listowel, spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Jefferson at
Donnybrook.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton McVittle, 5f
Flint, Mich., attended the Elliott
Union and also visited with Mr.
Mrs. W. S. Davidson.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bosman
two sons, and W. H. McKinney
Elaine spent the week-end with rela
tives in Toronto and Brampton.
Mrs. Archie Messer received word
on Sunday of the death of her uncle,
Rev, James Wilson, D.D., of Toronto.
Dr. Wilson was the guest speaker
when Knox Presbyterian Church here
was opened and dedicated, and was
here again on Easter Sunday of this
year.
Mrs. Dillow spent a few days with
Mr, and Mrs. Liliow in Stratford.
Miss Ruby G. Duff, Dietitian at the
Woman’s College Hospital, Toronto,
was a week-end visitor with Miss
Mary Duff,
Mrs, Wm. Little and daughter, Miss
Omar Haselgrove’s
Smoke Shoppe
EYES EXAMINED
GLASSES FITTED
AT MODERATE
PRICES.
R.A. ReidR.0
Eyesight Specialist
Wingham Office
At Williams’ Jewelry Store
Every Wednesday Morning
9 to nOOti.
Miss Ethel McKenzie and her pupils
of S..S. No. 3, entertained the members
of the section on Wednesday evening,
Court Whilst was played with highest
honours going to Mr. and Mrs.. Wm.
Purdon. Consolation prizes were won
by Mrs. Jas. Wilson for ladies and
Gordon Foran for gents. A draw was
made by Reeve Thomas Webster, for
the quilt made by ladies' of the com
munity. Mrs. Sam Reid, of Zion, was
the holder of the lucky ticket. Pro
ceeds from the sale of tickets amount
ed to over $20 which will be used to
purchase material for more quilts for
war purposes.
Twenty-five ladies met at the hall
on Thursday afternoon when four
quilts were quilted for the Red Cross.
Tea was served by Mrs. Jas. Gaunt,
Mrs. F. G. Todd, Mrs, McKenzie
Webb and Mrs. T. J. Todd with pro
ceeds amounting to $2.60.
f Due to the efforts of the teachers
and pupils of St. Helens school, over
a truck load of salvage was sent to
Drumbo. The proceeds will be used
to buy Spitfires for the Youth of Can
ada. ■' • ■ i i f
* Mr. T. B. Taylor, Herb and AlbtM
attended the Harrison reunion at Har*
risen Park, Goderich, Saturday,
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