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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-07-10, Page 5Wl' Thursday, July 10th, 1941 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES page five ■■■ii SUMMER TIME IS LINEN TIME! Now is your opportunity to take advantage of this great LINEN EVENT ... at ...* * WALKER STORES, LIMITED Irish Linen Towels, Linen Table Cloths, Pure Irish Linen ’kerchiefs, Luncheon Cloths, Glass Towels, Printed Cloths, A wide range to make up a Linen Trousseau. Read the Linen Event Bill which has been deliver ed to your home. It will pay you good dividends. We are Representatives in this district for nation ally famous “Rose of Sharon” Linens. Walked Jfcuniied Telephone 36 “The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail” Wingham, Ont. WEDDINGS Lockridge - MacDonald On Saturday, July 5th, the marriage of Myra Jean, daughter of Mrs. Thos. MacDonald, and the late Thos. Mac Donald, London, and Alfred J.. Lock ridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lock ridge, Wingham, was solemnized at St. Martin’s Rectory, by the Rev. ther J. M'cCowell. The bride was attended by her ter, Miss Kate MacDonald, and groom by his brother-in-law, Mr. Gil bert Fraser, of Niagara Falls, N.Y. After dinner at the Grange, Mr. and Mrs. Lockridge left on a short motor trip. Fa- sis- the Brigade participated, and Sister Ethel Blowing, of Greenwood, sang during the signing of the register. The bride was supported by Lieutenant Jenny Hicks and Captain J. Sloan assisted the groom. After the ceremony a, reception was held at Mrs. Captain Veile’s home in the nearby town of Whitby, at which well-wishers expressed to -the couple heartiest congratulations and hopes for a united career of usefulness to God and the Army. day evening. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Walsh on Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle, Billie and Elaine, Miss Eleanor Vennor, Misses Edna and Audrey Walsh, of Hensalh Mr. Stanley Neale, of Glencoe, visit ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mait land Henry, Guests at the home- of,Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Carter on Tuesday were: Mrs. W, Wilson, of Clinton, Miss Ella Mae Wilson, R.N., and her girl friend from St. Paul’s Hospital, Hearst, Mrs. Epps and children of Clinton) Master Don- Epps remained for a few days’ visit. Newlyweds Honoured On Monday evening the members of the community gathered at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Harry Arm strong, to honour the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs, Jack Armstrong, who were recently married, with a miscellaneous shower. The house was prettily dec orated with summer flowers. Mr. Norman McDowell read the following address to the bride and groom: To Mr. and Mrs. Jack Armstrong: The neighbors and friends who are met here tonight represent the good will of the whole community. First of all we want to wish you good health, a moderate amount of this world’s goods, and many,many years of great happiness together. The saying goes ‘health, wealth and happiness’ but hap piness far outweighs any gifts the oth er two may bring. Then we would like to add that you have the good-will of every one of us, We are your home folk and wish to give you every assistance we can as we walk life’s road together. No man lives unto himself alone and the more sincere interest we have in each other, the better it will be for .you and for us. Finally, while we desire to help, each other, there is only One who knows all the. secrets of our hearts and to His care we commend you both. On behalf of your friends, Hugh C. Wilson. The gifts were displayed and Jack, on behalf of himself and his bride, thanked those present for their gifts and good wishes. The hostess served candy to all present. Sec., June Waddell; Treas.,, Myrtle Gathers;' Sports, Dorothy Jardine, Joyce Jardine, Margaret Moffatt, Jack Thornton; Lunch, Mr, and Mrs. H. M. Hastie, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Gathers. During the afternoon a number of rac es were run, the results being: boys, 6 years and under, Bobby Gathers, Bobby Hawthorne; girls 10 and under, Kathleen Cathers, Jean Moffatt; girls 14s and under, Kay Cathers, Jean Mof fatt; boys 14 and under, Calvin Mof fatt, Doran Thornton; 3-legged race, Margaret and Calvin Moffatt, Joyce Jardine and Doran Thornton; girls ov er 14, Margaret Moffatt, Dorothy Jar dine; young men’s race, Alvin Mof fatt, Jack Thornton and Everett Cath ers, tied; Wheelbarrow race, Margaret and Calvin Moffatt, Dorothy Jardine and Doran Thornton; married wom en’s race, Mrs. Jno. Cathers, Mrs. W, Jardine; married men, Alvin Moffatt, Harry Hastie. The game of softball was enjoyed when sides were chosen, married and single, with the married men winning. Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Wad dell extended an invitation to the members to hold the 1942 re-union at their home at Britton, which was re ceived gratefully. Following the sup per hour, a social half-hour was spent together before retiring to their homes, all well pleased with the happy time spent together. ushers Arthur church GORRIE PUBLIC ‘ SCHOOL REPORT Dougherty - Copeland The marriage of Margaret Edith, daughter of Mrs. Mary Copeland and the late Robert Copeland, Wingham, Ontario, to W. David Dougherty, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Dou gherty, Kingston, Ontario, was sol emnized on Saturday, June 28th, 1941, in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Kings ton, Ontario, by the Rev. E. Teskey. Following a buffet supper the happy couple left on a motor tour of Eastern Ontario, returning to Toronto July 5, where reside. Mr. and Mrs. Dougherty will Nicholson - Sharpin Bowmanville United Church Manse was the scene of a pretty wedding at high noon Monday, June,30th, when Rev. S., Davison, formerly of WingJ ham, united in. marriage Vera Pearl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. (Morrison Sharpin, and William John, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Nicholson, both of Turnberry. The bride was becomingly'attired in a street length dress of dusty rose sheer with’ white accessories. They were attended by Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hooper, of Bowmanville. On their return dinner was served at the home of the bride’s parents,* to the immediate relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson will reside on the groom’s farm near Bluevale. Miss A. Dorine Webster was her sister’s only attendant and wore a gown of heaven blue sheer with a matching halo hat and carried, pink sweet peas and forget-me-nots. Ross McKay was best man. The were Douglas Cooper and Barber. A reception was held in the parlors where the bride’s mother re ceived wearing a dress of black and white printed crepe with a corsage of white carnations. The groom’s moth er who also receive^ wore a gown of blue and white printed sheer with a corsage of white sweet peas. Following a wedding trip to the Laurentians, the couple will reside in Toronto. For.travelling the bride don ned a French blue suit with trim,and lilac accessories. blue fox Sellers - Saint quiet but very pretty place at Ethel United Church wedding Veile - Salisbury Oshawa Salvation Army Cita-The del was the venue of an impressive wedding ceremony on June 17th, when Lieutenant Irene Salisbury, last stat ioned at Wingham, and Capt. John Veile, of Bedford Park, were made continual comrades, the Field Secre tary, Lieut.-Colonel F. C. Ham con ducting. The Divisional Commander, Lieut.- Colonel R. Spooner, led the opening exercises of the service for which the Citadel was crowded. Major F. Wat- kin, the Oshawa Corps Officer, read a suitable portion of Scripture, and Mrs. \ Ham prayed for the choicest blessing of God to rest upon the un ion. The Oshawa Band and Songster McKay - Webster Rev. William Johnston officiated at the marriage Saturday in Eglinton United church .of Zylda Elaine Web ster, Clarendon Ave., daughter of Mrs. Webster and the late John Webster of Lucknow, Ont., to Claude Edward McKay, son of Mrs. McKay and the late Edward McKay. Tall standards of pink peonies and delphinium decor ated the church and Mrs. Mitten play ed the wedding music. During the signing of the register Miss Gladys Reynolds sang. The bride was given in marriage by Edward Smith and wore a frock of romance rose faconne sheer ‘with a large picture hat and carried a show er bouquet of roses and delphinium. A took parsonage June 27th, at seven o’clock, when the Rev. H. Snell united in mar riage Kathleen Helen Rebec Saint, of Wingham, and Mr. Kenneth Sellers of Bluevale. The bride wore a dress of powder blue crepe with white access ories and carried a bouquet o.f pink roses. The bride was attended by her sister, Mirs. Alvin J. Burke, of Listow el, who wore a dress of old rose with white accessories and carried a bou quet of pink and red roses. The groom was attended by his brother-in-law, Mr. Joe Hay, Collingwood, Ont. Following the ceremony a buffet lunch was served at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Alvin Burke, Lis towel. For travelling the bride wore a street length dress of blue sheer with white accessories. Following a trip to Niagara Falls, Crystal Beach and Welland, Mr. and Mrs. Sellers Will reside in Wingham. BE A WINNER g $25 In Cash Prizes | $10 First Prize; $5 Second Prize ■ and Ten $1 Prizes. I Draw Every Sat. Night 8 ■ii i "1!...... ' Wingham Bank Nite Club ■ Murray- Fritz In Chalmers United Church, Guelph, on July 2nd, the marriage was solemn ized of Margaret K. Fritz, of Listowel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Fritz, Listowel, to Cyril Murray, of Thorold, son of iMrs. Murray and the late Joseph Murray, of Wingham. Rev. W. Gallagher performed the ceremony with Miss Alix Hall, of Listowel, at the organ. The bride wore rose crepe with navy redingote and navy access ories and a corsage of Sweetheart ros es. She was attended by Miss Freda Wenige, of London, wearing dusty rose lace with powder blue accessories and corsage of Sweetheart roses. J. Walter Murray, of Trenton, was his brother’s best man. After the cere mony the couple left on a motor trip to the Maritimes ahd on their return will live in Thorold. The bride travel ed in beige shantung with beige and tan accessories. Out-of-town guests were present from Trenton, London, Listowel, Wingham and Teeswater. WESTFIELD ■ J ■8 A lucky ticket with every 25 cents you spend . g g «t Bank .Nite, Stores.. ■-'< ■ (Too Late For Last Week) j&fr* and Mrs, Norman Radford and family attended the Radford Reun ion at Stratford on Saturday. Rev. H. C. Wilson and Mr« Wm, McDowell were Exeter visitors Mon- P indicates promotion on year’s work; A, 75% to 100%; B, 65 to 74%; C, 55 to 64^>; D, 45 to 54%; E, under 45. (D and E. are unsatisfactory.) Senior Room Grade VII to Grade VIII—Norman Carson P, Greta Hyndman B, Lome King D, Mary Ritchie P.. Grade VI to VII—Cidra’Harper P, Jim Taman P, Lyle Bride (absent). Grade V to VI—Erland Gregg P, Pauline Heinmiller P, Stewart Strong C. WEDDINGS Doig - Jackson The home of Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson, of Arthur, Ont., was the scene of a pretty wedding at four o’clock on Saturday, Jung 28th, when their daughter, Eva Bernice, was mar ried to William Earl Doig, youngest son-of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Doig," of Wroxeter. Rev. Mr. Death, qf Arthur, United Churcl^ officiated. < The bride, given in marriage by her father, was lovely in a floor-length gown of pale blue and white with white net waist-length veil falling from a tiara of seed-pearls. She car ried red roses and white bouvardia, and was attended by Miss Marion Smith, of Arthur, who wore pink net with blue trim and matching head dress, and carried roses and baby’s breath. The’ groom was supported by his brother, Mr. Hugh Doig, and sister, Mrs. G. Mundell, played wedding music. A wedding supper was served to er twenty guests from tables beauti fully decorated with flowers and cand les, with a "handsome cake centering the head-table. Mrs. Jackson received the guests, gowned in embroidered blue sheer, and Mrs. Doig wore dusty- pink crepe. Later the bride, donned a powder blue crepe dress with pink hat and white accessories and the happy cou ple left for a short motor trip to points north. On their return they will take up residence in Elora. his the ov- Teacher—J. Gordon Mundell. Junior Room Grade IV to Grade V — Marlene Barton B, Maxine Farrish C, George Gregg P, Betty Harper A, Grace Har per B, Bobby Harrison B, Tom New ton C, Helen Strong A. Grade III to Grade IV—Florence Anger A, Mildred Farrish B, Patricia Strong C; not recommended: Bill Nay D, Dorothy Watson E. i Grade II to Grade III — Bride B, Marion Downey A, Edgar A, Donald Irwin B, Newton B, Bobby Stephens P, Jim Walker C; not recommended: Bruce Anger E, Dorothy Downey E’, Nelson Harper E." Grade I to Grade II—Norman An ger B, Gladys Harper B, Edith Hastie A, Eleanore Stephens A, Betty Zim merman A. Grade I — Harry Bride, Alice Downey, Dell McIntyre, Billy Strong, Bonnie Zimmerman. Edna M. Davison, Teacher. Donald Bobby Shirley Mr. and Mrs. Harry King were vis itors to Toronto and Niagara Falls re cently. Master Kenneth Arscott, Toronto, is spending his vacation with his uncle Mr. Archie Miller and Mrs. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Clegg, of Pon tiac, Mich., spent 'the week-end with the former’s brotehr, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Clegg and father R» S. Clegg. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King and. Earle spent Sunday with Mrs. King’s sister, Mrs. Ira McLean and Mr. McLean at Port Stanley. Mrs. King remaining for a couple, -of weeks. Mrs. R. E. Edgar spent a few days: with Mrs, Hugh Edgar, at Wroxeter, this week. Mrs. Agnes Earls, Wroxeter, spent a day recently*with her daughter, Mrs, Kenneth Hastie and Mr. Hastie, Mrs. Willard Peel and little son, Bobby, were in Guelph on Tuesday last attending the Cowan Re-Union. Mr, and Mrs. Percy Ashton and Mr. Bertram Ashton spent a day recently with Mr. and Mrs, L. F. Ashton in Dundalk. Miss Wilma Ashton is spending a few weeks with her sister at Blyth. Miss Edna Irwin, Toronto, is visit ing her brothers, Messrs. Manford and Archie Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lawton and daugher, Betty, of Philadelphia, have returned home after visiting at the homeypf Mr., and Mrs. Wm. Whitfield. Mr. Stanley Dane and daughter, Betty, of Toronto, are holidaying with the former’s parents, Mr. arid Mrs. R. G. Dane. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McLean; Ed monton, Alta., and Mr. and Mrs. Will Thornton, of Bluevale, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Anson Thornton on Sat urday. Pte. Harold Keil, Petawawa, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Keil. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown and family, Wingham, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Cathers. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Thompson and son, Gordon, also Miss Laura Thomp son, of Henfryn, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Whitfield. Rev. R. C. Copeland preached the Orange sermon at Zion Church on the Ashfield Circuit on Sunday evening. Mr. Donald Copeland, Aylmer, spent the week-end with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Copeland, at the parsonage. Mr. Arthur Ferguson, of Edmonton, stationed at St. Thomas, R.C.A.F., spent Sunday at the homes of his un cles, Dr. and Mrs. Whitley and Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Ferguson. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Dane spent Sun day with relatives at Kincardine. Mr. Harold Edgar, Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar. Mrs. McIntosh left on Tuesday for her home in Bradwell, Sask., after spending the past month with her bro ther, R. H; Carson and Mrs. Carson and other relatives inthe community. Tom Allen, Military Police, station ed at London, visited his parents this week. Mr. Clifford Hamilton of Manning Depot, R.C.A.F., Toronto, visited'his cousin, Mr. Hector Hamilton, on Sun day. Mrs. Dr. McLean, Nurse McLaugh lin, Miss Jean McLaughlin and Miss Coons, all of Oregon, were recent vis itors in town renewing old acquaint ances. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hill, Alex and Maxine, of Moorefield, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shera. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mundell attend ed the Gilmour re-union at Bayfield on Wednesday last. iMr. and Mrs. Alex. Marshall and son, Jimmie, spent Sunday with tlw latter’s parents, at Belmore. ' Mrs. Hamilton is visiting her dau ghter, Mrs. Archie Scott and Mr, Scott at Blyth. Miss Coulter, of Pt, Arthur, is the guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. H, V. Holmes. Mrs. Watson, Brussels, is spending this week with her son, Mr. Reg, Wat son and Mrs. Watson, Miss Ruth Fydell, of Kerwood, was the guest of her friend, Mass Dorothy Edwards, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Moss and fam ily, of Elmira, N.Y., spent the week end with Mrs. Ii. G. Newton and Mr. and Mrs. Anson Galbraith. Sergt, R. G. Newton, Kitchener, also spent Sat urday at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Avery spent Saturday with relatives in Monkton. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, of Belmore, Miss Etta and Mr. William Burns, of Macintosh, were Sunday guests of Miss J. Pearl Stinson. Week-end guests at the same home were: Mr. and Mrs. William Stinson and family, Detroit. Miss Dorothy Edwards spent Fri day with friends at Port Elgin. We extend our congratulations to Mr. J. G. Mundell upon receiving his diploma in English with Western Uni versity in London. Around thirty-five relatives of the Evans family .gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E, Gregg, on Tues-r day last and enjoyed a picnic together; Mr. Gordon Edgar has improved the look of his poultry ranch by giving it a ■ coat of paint. •, Little Miss Mary Lou- Bates, Har riston, is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Edwards. Mr. Metvin Stephens has been en gaged as principal of Thorndale Con- tination School. We wish Mr. Steph ens every success. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Toung, Roch ester, N.Y., were week-end guests of Mrs. S. Munro. Mr. Herbert Williams and grand son, of Detroit, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Foster on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Black arid son Bobby, spent Sunday at Kincardine. On Wednesday last Mrs. Nelson Louttit gave her home for the July meeting of the Ladies’ Aid of the Presbyterian Church. The president, Mrs. Burns Stewart, was in charge of a fine devotional service, following ■vvhich the afternoon was spent in piec ing a top for a quilt which quilt has been donated to the local Red Cross for Refugees. During the social per iod lunch was served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Fawcett, Chat ham, spent Sunday with the latter’s sister, Mrs. A. L. Stephens and Mr. Stephens. Guests at the same home a,re Mrs, A. MacPherson and sons, of Windsor i . I ! i L.O.L. Enjoys Splendid Meeting •On Monday evening the members of Gorrie Lodge met in their hall in goodly numbers. A feature of the ev ening was the exemplification of the third degree. Assisting in the work were Wor. County Master Wallace, Deputy County Master Love, Rev. Bro. R. C, Copeland. Visitors were present from Brussels, Wroxeter, Or ange Hill, Fordwich and Newbridge. A social half-hour was spent at the close of the meeting. GORRIE United Church W.M.S, The regular meeting of the W.M.S. was held in the Sunday School room of the United Church here on Thurs day afternoon, and opened with the singing of the National Anthem. The Scripture lesson and prayer were giv en by Mrs. R. A. Ashton. The pro gram was under the able direction of Mrs. Wylie, who conducted a quest ionnaire regarding our racial prejudic es and opinions. Several of the mem bers took part. The devotional exer cises were concluded with the singing of “O Canada” and our missionary hymn “In Christ there is not East or West”, and was followed by prayers by Mrs. Stephens, Mrs. Ashton and Mrs. Wylie. During the business per iod, it was decided to entertain the members of the mission band at the next regular meeting. The meeting closed with a hymn and the Benedic tion by Mrs. W. W. Strong, Cathers Re-Union The eighth Cathers Re-Union was held in Listowel Park Saturday, June 28th, with around fifty present from Britton, Listowel, Gorrie,' Wroxeter and Brussels. After dinner was Serv ed the president conducted the busi ness, and the following officers were elected for 1^42: President, W. 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