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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-09-18, Page 5Thurs., September 13, 1941 b & r WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES GIRLSI To take applications. ■ 2 for 9c oz. jar 25c cake 4c lb. 19c Prices Effective Until Saturday Night, September 20th A lucky ticket with every 25 cents you spend ■ at Bank Nite Stores FIRST SHOWING PAGE W Topcoats The finest lot of new toppers we’ve ever shown, and every one a rare value in price. Whether you like conservative or collegiate tailoring, you’ll find you pick here of the season’s best bargains, $18.50 Up ISARD’S Be A Cash Winner SHOP AT Wingham Bank Nite Stores $10 First Prize; $5 Second Prize ■ and Ten $1 Prizes Weekly. ■ flowers marked the pews reserved for the guests. The bride’s cousin, Miss Velma Wheeler, played the bridal music. Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a graceful floor length gown of white pointe d’esprit, mounted on satin, the long sleeves pointing over the hands. Tike bridegroom’s gift, a string of pearls, was worn and the bride carried a handkerchief of ex quisite linen, which had been carried by the bridegroom’s mother at her wedding 32 years before, The 'bridal flowers were Better Times roses in an arm bouquet. Mrs. James M. Bailey, of London, as matron of honor, wore a smart taffeta tunic in autumn rust tone’ over black chiffon velvet, with matching turban of taffeta and arm bouquet of Talisman roses, Miss Ruth Wheeler, bridesmaid, and Miss Mary Wheeler, junior .bridesmaid, both/sis ters of the bride, wore dainty bouffant frocks of sky blue net over taffeta in a lighter shade with matching flower headdresses and bouquests of Joanna Hill roses. Harry Crellin, of Welland, was. his brother’s best man, and the ushers were Carfrae Brown and James M. Bailey, of Camp Borden. A recep tion followed at the. home of the bride’s parents. /Mrs, Wheeler received in Alice blue brocaded chiffon with matching hat and accessories and cor sage of red roses. Mrs. Crellin chose Churchill blue and yellow roses form ed her corsage. Mrs. Andrew Paton of Clandeboye, grandmother of the bridegroom, was an honored guest, wearing lace in a lighter-than-riavy tone, with shoulderette of carnations. Buffet refreshments were served from a table centre with the flower-trim med cake, and adorned with pink and white gladioli and roses. Later Mr. and Mrs. Crellin left by motor for Mont real. The bride chose a smart black tailleur, for travelling, with white ac cents and corsage of a single white gardenia. On their return they will live at the Winston Churchill apartments, Central avenue, London. 16 and ovbr are needed for im portant War Work by Beauty Bro's., Fergus Ont. Mr. F. W, Marsden, employ men manager, will be at the Advance-Times Office At 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept 19 -X,-- ■. - . .. ilton, John McDonald, Charles Sutton, Norman Beker, Harry Merkley, Rich ard Chartetrs. The flower bearers were, W, Henry, Sheldon Baker, Jack Baker, James Henderson, Hartley Smith, Howard Fuller, Cecil Merkley and Jack Colvin. week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hemphill at their cottage at Dyers Bay. Mr, and Mrs. Alhind Wea’rring and family, also Mr. Will Gibson spent Sunday with Owen Sound friends, Miss Mamie Gibson spent the week end wltl,t friends at Dyers Bay. Mrs. Leslie who has spent the past few weeks with Mr. John and Miss Jsobel Kirton, left for her home in Calgary on Tuesday. Harvest Home Service The Annual Harvest Festival tok place at 7,30 in St. James Church on Sunday last, The church was beauti ful with flowers, fruit and grain. The special speaker was Rev. Mr. Naylor of Listowel. 4with Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Burns. ,Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Messer and Miss Betty Ann of Toronto, spent the week-end ,witft iMrr-and Mrs-.- Raymond Elliott, and Mr. John Messer returned with them forf a holiday with his two sons in Toronto. Mr. and Mirs. .Arno Kelly left on Saturday to spend their'holidays at Banff, Swift Current and other points. Miss Mary, Helen Schafer of God erich is visiting with; her grandmother, Mrs. John McCool' WEDDINGS Crellin -1 Wheeler Knox United Cjiurch, Belgrave was. the setting. Thursday afternoon for a' charming wedding, when Nora May,, eldest daughter of’Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler, of Belgrave, became the' bride of Bernard T. P. Crellin, young- ’ er son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crellin, • of Riverview,- avenue, London. Rev.; Donald Dunlop performed the cere mony for which the church was at tractively decorated with pink and white gladioli, accented' with richer LOCAL AND PERSONAL Sgt. Pilot, Jack Bateson is spending a furlough with his parents, /Mr. and Mrs. S. Bateson. Mr. Harvey Burgess ’of Toronto is spending a vacation with Jiis parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Burgess. Mr. Murray Rae of Port Stanley, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rae. Gordon Leggatt of the R.C.A.F., Manning Pool, Toronto, spent .the. week-end at his home here. Sgt. Pilot, Don Nasmith, Mrs, Nasmith and baby were week-end vis itors with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bu chanan. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Reid and Miss Caroline Wellwood visited last week with Rev. and Mrs. Thompson, Arnt- field, Que. A. C. Elign Coutts of the R.C.A.F., Summerside, P.E.L., is spending two weeks leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. CoUtts. Mrs. William Robertson who has been visiting her. daughter, Mrs. Geo. Tervit, left on Thursday for Walker- ____ o_,___,, _______ _____ _„ ville, where she will spend the winter autumn tints( Clusters of ribbon-tied Steward - Swanson The manse of Knox Presbyterian church, Goderich, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Friday afternoon, when Miss iMary Agnes Swanson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swanson, Wingham, was married to Lloyd Frederick Steward, son of Mr. ,a,rid Mrs. Charles Steward, Lucknow, They were unattended. Rev. D. J. Lane officiated. The bride wore a smart navy blue suit with matching accessories. After a short trip, Mr. and Mrs. Steward'will reside in Lucknow where the bridegroom is on the of the Post Office. OBITUARY staff William J. Geddes One of the older residents of this community, William J. Geddes, pas sed on at his home in Belgrave early Monday morning, in .his 82nd year. He was a life-long and highly respect ed resident of this district. Born on the third line of Morris he continued to live there until 46 years ago when he moved to; Belgrave where he en gaged in the' milling business ‘for eighteen years. Forty nine years ago he was married at Londesboro to Isa-, bella- McKenzie and. had Mr, Geddes, lived until next March they would have celebrated their golden wedding day. For several years he has been a member of the Board of Managers of Knox Presbyterian Church, Belgrave. He was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters. He leaves to mourn his passing be sides his wife, two sons and two daughters, Norman M, of Toronto; Cameron of Chatham; Mrs. Joseph (Jean) Little of Seaforth and Miss Anne of Wingham. H.e is. also surviv ed by two brothers and two sisters, David, Portland, Oregon; Adam, El- phin, Ont.; Mrs. Agnes L. VanNor- man and Mrs. , Maj^ret Wilson of Wingham. The funeral service is being held at his late residence, Belgrave, at 2 p.m., today -(Wednesday)- and will be con ducted by the Rev. A. M. Boyle of Blyth, his minister.’' Burial in Bran don Cemetery. , • ,j7. The. pallbearers^Wseph Miller, J. A.. Geddes, RoberfjWcCrea, William Cole, Neil McCrea a^d Alex Young. Home Helpers Meeting The Annual Home Helpers meeting of the W. M. S, United Church was held on Thursday of last week at the usual hour. The president, Mrs, Wear ring presided, and opened with the singing of the hymn, Our Blest Re deemer Ere He Breathed, followed with prayer by Mrs, James Stutt. Mrs. Wmv Gibson read the scripture lesson 107 the psalm. A paper prepared by Mrs. L. VanVelsior was read by Mrs. Allen Munroe. The subject taken from the study book “Birch Bark Talking” told of the life of James Evans the first Canadian Missionary. Ligt of the lonely Pilgrims heart, was the second hymn. The prayer for peace was given by Mrs. A. J. Sanderson. Favourite Bible verses were responded to. The roll call followed by the Hymn, O God of Love, O King of Peace. The . Mizpah benediction was repeated in 'unison, ; Turnberry Willing Workers The 4th and 2nd line groups of Red Cross Workers, met at the home of Miss'Florence Fowler oh Wednesday of last week and spent the afternoon quilting. On Wednesday of this week ■the group will meet at the home of Mrs. Jim Harris. All the ladies in the vicinity are asked to come to these weekly meetings. Local Main Injured Mr. Bill Hart had the misfortune to break his arm one day last week while unloading lunjiber at Gibson’s Sawmill. While unhitching his chain he fell from his truck. Bill’s many friends regret the accident, but are thankful it was not even more ious. GORRIE ser- and Mrs, Peercy Colmer of BEANS GARDEN OR WAX ’ 2 lbs- 19c POTATOES ONTARIO NO. 1 5^.35 £*1.45 ONIONS ONTARIO COOKING 3 lb. 14c e 33c FINEST QUALITY Carrots, washed bch’s 2for 9c FIRM CRISP HEAD Lettuce 2 heads 15c FRESH AND SNOW WHITE each 15c . LARGE HEADS INDIVIDUALLY PRICED Cauliflower FRESH GREEN Cabbage Radishes Ig, red bch’s 2 for 7c LARGE SIZE Celery Stalks, 2 bch’s for 15c GREEN SLICING Cucumbers -- Cocoanut Marshmallo BISCUITS lb. 19c APPLE JUICE 3 20 oz. Tins 25c Aylmer, Libby’s, Clark’s 20 oz. Tomato Juice 2 tins 19c DOMINO PEANUT Butter 25 DOMESTIC Shortening FLEISHMAN’S Yeast FLY DED NEW ONT. WAXED TURNPIS lb. 3c Vitamin D White BREAD 24 oz. loaf 9c SNOWBALL Chocolates Zinc Rings - Rubber Rings CROWN JARS Small .... Medium ., Large .... lb. 25c doz. 25c doz 6c . 16-oz. 25c DOMINION STORES LIMITED Sr., spent Sunday with the latter’s son, Mr. John Anger in (Listowel.** Mrs. Kaine was in Chesley last week attending the convention Area of the Women’s Institutes. Miss Kate Earngey visited with friends in Harriston on Sunday.. Mr. and Mrs. A. Miles, also Mr. and Mrs. D. Dane of Toronto, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wade and brother, Mr. R. W. N. Wade and Mrs. Wade. doz. 99c doz., 1.09 . doz.. 1.49 l/z 79c 5 prs. seaman’s stockings. Army and Airforce Comforts.:: 19 scarfs, 8 alternative caps, 5 prs. two- way mitts, 25 prs. socks, 1 turtle-neck sweater and 90 khaki handkerchiefs. Hospital Supplies: 1 quilt, 80 ga-uzc handkerchiefs and 7 prs. pyjamas. Refugee Clothing: 7 quilts, 1 pr. blankets, 5 prs. panties, 1 pr. socks, and 3 prs. whole mitts. Round Trip Bargain Fares /SEPTEMBER 26 - 27 FROM ^IN£HAM To Stations Oshawa and East, to Cornwall inclusive, U^'brjdge/'Lind- say, Peterboro. Campbellford, Newmarket, Gqllingwq'o.d/ Meaford, Midland, North Bay, Parry Sound, Sudbury and west to'Beardmore. P. M. TRAINS SEPT. 26 ALL TRAINS SEPT. 27 To TORONTO,,.. ’ Also to Brantford, .Chatham, Goderich, Guelph,Hamilton,«London, Niagara Falls, Owen Sound, St, Catharines, St.-.Marys,...Sarnia^,..Strat ford, Strathroy, Woodstock, Windsor. - ............ See handbills for complete list of destinations. For Fares. Return Limits, Train Information, Tickets/Etb., Consult nearest Agent. T.268B CANADIAN NATIONAL Having enlisted with the Canadian Forces :for Active Service for the duration of the War, I will be absent from my business for an indefinite period. So that my practice may be continued, during my absence, I have arranged with Mayor J. H. Crawford to look after my business and for this purpose my office will, remain oji'en in its present , location. . , , / ■ . . * I will gratefully appreciate the courtesy of the public if the patronage which has been given to me in .the past is continued while l am on Active Service. h R.„S. Hetherington, K.C William W. Thornton William W. Thornton died home in Bluevale on Saturday evening . September 13th, following a paralatic stroke. *. Mr. Thornton was born in Durham township, near Ingersol, on June 20th, ' 1854, the. third son of the late John i Thornton and Mary Stockdale. When ; six years of age he came with his ; parents .to the 1st concession of Mor ris township. Sixty-four years ago he was married to Esther Ann Roe, who predeceased him almost eleven years ago. As a pioneer of this district, Mr. Thornton played a part in cutting the forest, clearing and cultivating the land. He farmed until some years ago when he and the late Mrs. Thornton retired from active life and moved to the village. He was a staunch con servative in politics and a member of the United Church. He was a life-long member of the L.O.L. No. 766, having joined at the age of eighteen years, he also ’belonged to the Scarlet Chap ter and the Royal Black Knights of Ireland. The funeral service was held ’on Tuesday afternoon from the United Church, conducted by Rev. Campbell Tavener. The services at the grave side were under the auspices of the Orange Order, conducted by W. M. Bro. Earl Hamilton. Interment took place in the Bluevale Cemetery. I ■ ■ " r ' J t: j Mrs* William Lepard. . Following a series of strokes ..during,, the past four .years the last.one.on Tuesday, September 2nd, Mrs. Will iam Lepard, passed on at the family residence, Leopold Street on Thursday, September 11th, in her 57 th yean Her maiden name Was Rossie Belle Hillier and she. was born at Otterville, but has lived in Wingham Since her mar riage in 1909. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, one son William Jr. at home also three daughters, Mrs. E. (Evelyn) Greenwood of town; /Mrs. Lee (Jean) Johnston of Orangeville; Mrs. W. (Mary) Baker of town. She is also survived by three brothers and One sister, Wendell and Byron of Racine, Wis.j Fred bf Otterville and -Mrs. Rtith DuSenberry of Detroit, and two grandchildren. The funeral which was private was ( held from the family residence on Sat urday afternoon. The service was con ducted by the Rev. E. O. Gallagher, teotbr of. St. Paul’s Anglican church of- Uhibh>.th'fr:deceasedKva§, a* member. Burial took place in Wirigha^i Cem etery, ■ The pallbearers were, Robert Ham*4.’ at his Fire Prevention Week Will Begin October 5th A proclamation designating week beginnig Sunday October 5th, as “Fire Prevention Week” was publish ed in the Canada Gazette. Premble to the proclamation and re liable statistics show “at least 80 per cen” of fires are caused directly or indirectly through “ipe\cusable ignor ance and neglect arid are therefore preventable.” “War, economic and humanitarian considerations imperatively demand that human life and material resources in Canada be so far as possible con served in order that Canada’s war ef fort be unobstructed and the general welfare of the people may be measur ably increased,” the proclamation said. WROXETER the i Dr. W. A. and Mrs. Spence, Tor onto, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. R, J. Rann. Mrs. M. Selle’rs, Mrs. J. Adams, Mrs. H. Waller' and Mrs. Wm. Mac- lean attended the Convention for Women’s Institutes held at Chesley last -Week. '■ Cranford'Gibson of the R.C.A.F, ITrenton, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr: and Mrs. G, A, Gibson. ■ Miss Isabel Fox who has been Mrs. J. Munroe’s Nurse for the past two and a half years, left for Whitechurch on Monday, During Miss- Fox’s stay in Wroxeter she has made’ many friends who will regret her leaving town, Mrs. Henry Barber, London, also her son, Jack Rann, of the Royal Navy, who is at present on ltave, spent the week-end with the former’s father, Mr. John Hehneberg, who is in poor health, Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton and John were Fordwich visitors on Sunday, The village of Wroxeter bn Monday welcomed twb of its newest citizens, William Alexander and Patti Andrew, twin sons of Mr, and Mrs, Stuart Higgins who With their mother, ar rived home from Listowel Memorial 1 Hospital, on" Monday, i Rev.; Mn TaV^ner of: Bluevale 7Un;t* ed Church *. AboH jchargq ubf.;.Sunday services “here. Rev. Mr, Foster having taken anniversary services at Ebeitez- er United Church. Miss Cassie Harris is enjoying a holiday in Toronto this week, ,’Mf. and Mrs. C Cook also Mr, and MH M. Cook all of* HensaB, were j Mr. Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King. Mrs. King who has spent the past two weeks with her daughter, return ed home with them. ! Mrs. W. J. Hyndman and sister, s Mrs. Doig are spending a few ■ in Toronto this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ira McLean ■ daughters of St. Thomas, were ■ day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ' Hastie. Mrs. Earls, who has spent the ■ past few weeks with her daughter, : Mrs.* W. C. King, returned home with her daughter to St. Thomas, where i she will visit for a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sparling were Grimsby visitors on Wednesday- last. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Harrison, Earl and Doreen were visitors at London on Friday. have moved from Listowel • here and Mr, and Mrs. Marshall and family are occupying Mrs. Robt. Walker’s house at the station. Miss Beatrice Potter, saleslady for R. H. Stephens and Son, is taking a weeks vacation. Miss Doris Sample spent the week end with Mr. and .Mrs. David A. Ritchie at Teeswater. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Nash and family of Toronto, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Thos. Nash. Mrs. Jas. Doig of Drayton is visit ing her sister, Mrs. W. J. Hyndman and other relatives in the community. Rev. and Mrs, Harry Jennings spent the past Week with the latter’s par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Laurence and left on Saturday for Thedford where Rev. Jennings has been appoint ed rector. Miss Bessie Wylie, Toronto, visited her mother, Mrs. John Wylie over the week-end. Pte. William Newton of London, spent the week-end at his home here. Sergt. R. G. Newton also of London was home over the week-end. Mr. arid Mrs. Emerson Willis and family of Listowel were guests of Mr. Norman Clegg on Sunday. Mrs, Found of Oshawa is visiting with Mr, and Mrs. R. G. Dalle this Week. Mr. and Mrs, "W. E. Whitfield and baby son Douglas, spent a couple of /days last week with friends ih Tor- i Onto, ,» Mr, Harold Edgar of Toronto spent the week-end'"'with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Edgar, Mr, and .Mrs, Jas, T, Sher a..and daughter, Shirley, spent Sunday with the formbr’s - brotbhr,- Mr, and Mrs, Henry Shera at Mobrefield. 0 James Anger and Mrs. Anger days and Sun- Honoured On 25th Wedding Day Mr. and Mrs. R. W. N. Wade were pleasantly surprised on Saturday ev ening when Mr, and Mrs. Dane, Mr. and Mrs. Miles, Mr. anl Mrs. Wade Sr., also Mr. and Mrs. George Baker of Orangeville paid them a visit in honour of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary and presented them with a beautiful floor lamp. Their son, Robert, who has been employed with the Imperial Oil Company at Sarnia, was also home, his parents having just returned with him before their guests arrived. We too, wish to extend our congratulations. Dance Well Attended The dance sponsored by the mem bers of S. S. No. 4, and held in the township hall here, Friday .night, drew a very large crowd, and a good am ount was raised for War Work. The quilt for which tickets have been on sale for some .time, went to Mr. Lyle Fitch of Belmore, he being the holder of the lucky ticket. (Lyle will, ap preciate the quilt, more so perhaps coming from his former school, having taught there some three years.)' Red Cross Shipment The Gorrie and District Branch the Red Cross made the following shipment to headquarters on Septem ber 11th: Navy Comforts: 15 prs. wholemitts, 5 turtle-neck sweaters, 8 scarfs, tand of ■ i ■ i i Annual Harvest Services Held The Harvest Thanksgiving Services throughout the Parish of the Anglican church were held on Sunday, Septem ber 14th. The Rev. Mr. Heathcote of Palmerston being the guest speaker at St. Stephens, who gave a thoughtful and practical sermon based on a text taken from the Book of Habakkuk. The choir rendered a suitable an them, “It is a good thing to give. Thanks.” The church was tastefull andi appropriately decorated, which thus, marked another year of progress in the; history of St.Stephens,_ -i Jt,‘4 Stevar and family off spent the summer Mrs. C. H. Detroit,' who their cottage at Bruce Beach, were re cent guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. V, Holmes. Mrs. Robinson of Capreol is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. L. Ball at St. Stephehs rectory. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Spotton of Wingham were visitors in the village on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade were in Sarnia Saturday. Their son, Robert returned with them and will spend a ;veek at home prior to resuming his course don. Rev. visitor at Western University, Lon- R. C. Copeland is a Toronto* . this week. His nephew, Mr. Forsyth returned to the city after spending a couple of weeks here. 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