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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-11-06, Page 5Thursday, November 6,1941 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES INFANTS NECESSITIES But milk s not thebottle of HONORABLE MENTION FOR LOCAL POET Mrs, A. R. Duval Twice Mentioned This Year For Her Poetry BABYS WEEK Congratulations are in order for Mrs, A, R, (Mintie) Duval as she has again received honorable mention for one of her poems in the Canadian Authors Poetry; contest. Twice this year Mrs. Du Vai ha^ had the dis­ tinction of receiving honorable men­ tion in two Dominion wide contests. In April her verses entitled "Little Boy Angel” were well received and mentioned. In a special contest, keenly contest­ ed for, in selected poems to be issued with works cf famous Canadian Poets in a volume entitled "Voices of Victory”, originally planned to be given to the Queen for the War Victims’ Fund, Mr?. DuVal’s entry was selected for this book, one of 23 chosen out of 766 entries, Ho, hum, and a only thing that’s needed to keep the small folk happy and contented. There’s bootees and socks, and night­ gowns and sleepers, and carriage robes and rattles, and vestees and pants — just to mention a few. There are a host of other things, and we have them all — styled and priced so exactly right* that we’ve become a fayorite rendezvous for wise mothers............................I ■ Telephone 36 “The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail” Wingham, Ont. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Ariel Johnston left on Sunday for Guelph where she has taken a position. Mrs. Harvey White of Tillsonburg is visiting with her mother, Mrs. W. B. Reid. A. C. Fred Newman of the R.C.A.F. Brantford, spent the week-end at his home here. , Capt. W. A. McKibbon of Camp Borden spent a couple of days at his home here last week. Mr. Wilfred Reavie of San Diego, California, visited this week with his brother, Mr. Jack Reavie. Miss Betty Lloyd, George Lloyd and Jim Hamilton attended Alma College Old Homie gathering over the week­ end. Capt. Elmer D. Bell, Lieut. Richard Roberts and Lieut. James McKague, 99th Field Battery officers, stationed at Petawawa were home for the week­ end. Mr. .and Mrs. Frank Beurelein and family of Preston were week-end vis­ itors with Mr. and Mrs. Chris New­ man. • Mr. and Mrs. J. A. New and daugh­ ters Marjorie and Barbara of Toronto, were week-end guests with Mr, and Mrs. C. A. Roberts. A. C. Charles McKibbon of the R.C.A.F. Daulphin, Man., is spending 14 days leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McKibbon,. esteem in which you are held, we ask you to accept these* gifts and hope you may enjoy them for many years to come. Wishing you all the best of happiness, health-’and prosperity in your new home. Signed on behalf of your neighbours and friends. Robt. Higgins, R. H. Coultes and N. Higgins. . A beautiful' occasional chair and table were then presented by Robt. Higgins and R. N. Coultes. Mr. .Nethery made a suitable reply thanking all for their kindness .and inviting them to visit them in their new home. 4 PRESENTATION A very, pleasant time was spent at the* home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt H. Coultis, .3rd line Morris, when neigh­ bours and friends gathered to spend a social evening with Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Nethery and family befote their departure for their new home. Gay Hallowe’en decorations delighted both old and young. The evening was spent in playing euchre and games, after which lunch was served. The N'ethery family were then called to the floor and the following address was read by Nelson Higgins. To Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Nethery and family: Vour friends and neighbours have gathered together tonight to spend a social evening before your departure to your new home in Hullett. We learned with deep regret that you are leaving your old home on the 3rd of Morris. What shall be our loss, shall be another’s gain, you have been real neighbours, always willing to lend a helping hand and your removal shall be 'keenly felt in the community, school and church circles. Your hon­ esty and kindness shall long be cher­ ished by your many friends. We trust you may long be spared to enjoy life in your new home, Anytime you care to visit any of your old neighbours you will always find the latch string on^c^tsidfeA.^a-token.pf}'th& high OBITUARY Allan P. Knechtel A former Wingham man, Allan P. Knechtel, died in Toronto early Thurs­ day morning. Pete as. he was known, was 48 years of age. A native of Wingham he attended the schools here and served his apprenticeship as a druggist in McKibbon’s Drug Store. He enlisted with the 161st battalion and on his return from overseas, was a member of the Victory Class at the Ontario College of-Pharmacy. After his graduation he Was with the Lig­ gett Company 'and for a.' number of years conducted his own store in Haileybury. For the past few years, he has been in Toronto. He is surviv­ ed by his parents, his wife'and a 14- year-old sort, AUjUi. He, is also surviv­ ed by two Sig.ters, Mrst>J/W- Mc­ Kibbon of town and Mrs. Bert Elliott of Edmonton. Burial took place; Fri­ day afternoqh’-’jh St. 'JamesCemetery, Toronto. Norman Lorn Fry " A well known and highly respected Wingham resident, .Norman, Lorn Fry, passed ■'on. at his* home, Frances street, early 'Thursday morning'' in his 60th year. Two years ago September, Mr. Fry suffered, a heart attack and since that time has been confined to his home. A native of Chesley, Mr. Fry came to Wingham .87»,years ago and was employed as foreman in the Walker and Clegg' furniture factory. This business was taken over in 1919 by a partnership of Mr. Fry, C. ^S. Blackball, Sam Bennett.and Walter VanWyck. They carried on for a year then, a joint stock company was form­ ed,.^he Fry ...and Blackhall Company Limited, Mr. Fry remained with the firm until he retired due to ill health two years ago. , For many years, in fact, until his, sickness, he took a keen interest, in various phases of the town’s activities. For over fifteen years he was an el­ der of St Andrew’s Fresbyterian church, for many years he was a member of the Public School board, acting in the capacity of chairman for several terms. One of his great inter­ ests was K valued member. He was a member of Maitland Lodge I.O.O.F., a past Noble Grand and Past District Dep­ uty Grand Master .for the district. He was also a member of Wingham Lodge A. F. & A. M. Surviving are his wife, the former Annie Gilchrist of town to" whom he was married thirty-three yfears ago, two daughter and two sons, Mrs. Ronald (Catherine) Rae and Miss Marion of town, Norman of Toronto and Douglas at home. He is also sur­ vived by three brothers, Ira of Chesley, Wesley of Dresden and Her­ bert of London. Burial. took place in Wingham Cemetery, Saturday afternoon. The service at the home and at the grave­ side were conducted by his minister, Rev. Kenneth MacLean. The pallbearers were A. |M. Peebles, Walter VanWyck, David Benedict, E. S. Copeland, R. H. Lloyd, John Raby. WEDDINGS McCammon - Lockridge A quiet but very pretty wedding took place at the Presbyterian Manse, Port Credit, at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon, November 1st, when the Rev. Samuel Lundy united in mar­ riage France? Mary, daughter ’of Mr. Alfred Lockridge of Wingham, and Mr. Malcolm Leslie McCammon of Port Credit. The bride wore a be­ coming blue wool suit, trimmed with mink. Her accessories were brown and her flowers a corsage .of Talisman roses. Miss Louise Lloyd of .Wingham was bridesmaid. Her ensemble was go.ld wool with black accessories and her corsage was Briarcliffe roses and Baby Chrysanthemums. Mr. Britton McCammon of Toronto, brother of the groom was best man. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the .home Of Mr. and Mrs. Britton Mc­ Cammon, Avenue .Road;, Forpnfoi The happy young'" couple* will reside at Port Credit. Taylor - Thomson The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Thomson, Howick Township, was the setting for the marriage of their daughter, Margaret Agnes Thomson, to Mr. Melvin Cecil Taylor, Gorrie, son of Mrs. Taylor, Windsor, and the late Mr. John Taylor. Rev. ,Mr. John­ ston officiated, and Miss Jean Wells, Toronto, played the wedding music. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of blue crepe, and Carried a bouquet of gladioli, stocks, rose? and snapdragon. Miss Janet \Yatsori of Fergus was bridesmaid, wearing rose crepe, and carrying a colonial bouquet of roses and stocks. Mr. Lorne Robinson, of Gorrie was groomsman, After the reception, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor left on a trip, and will live at the farm home of the bride’s parents on their return, The bride travelled in a brown costume trimmed with mink, i‘ r . • HOCKEY SEASON GETTING CLOSE With the members of the hockey club already taking active training and with National Hockey league now under way, one’s mind turns with more serious though to this year’s team. The boys are taking the game in a heads-up manner working out at the Arena and should be in great shape when ice is ready for use. The team looks good to us. There1 is Bill Hyslop for goal; Ted English and Bruce Small for defence. Last year forwards who will be on the job are Len Nichol, H.- (Bonny) Foster,. George'Johnson, Dan Proctor. Frank Cordick and Sailor Johnson, stars of last year’s good Paisley club with Greer and Fisher of Lucknow, also Ken Johnson and Jim Hamilton should round out a swell club for the fans. Teams that will play intermediate O. H. A. this season for sure in this district are: Wingham, Walkerton,, Hanover, Seaforth, Clinton and Kin­ cardine may also be in there. It is too early to know who we will line up with but a fine grouping should be made from that list.- -By the time en­ tries close, other clubs may enter, Goderich is spoken of in this regard. MAITLAND LODGE ELECT OFFICERS The following .were recently elected officers of Maitland Lodge I.O.O.F. for the ensuing year. J.P.G.—Wilfred Henry. N. G.—Wm. Young. V.G.—Charles Hopper. Sec’y—W. H. Haney. Treas.—Howard Fuller. R.S.N.G.—C. Deans. L.S.N.G.—W. VanWyck. Conductor—W. Henry. Chaplain—W. B. McCool. O. G.—J. Crandall. I.G.—D. Kennedy. WANT BY-ELECTION FOR HURON-BRUCE Bruce County Council opened its fall session at the county buildings, Walkerton, with Warden John Logie, reeve of Paisley, presiding. A deputation from Huron County, composed of reeves of the northern part of that county, visited the Bruce body while in session and asked it to petition the Ontario Government to hold-a by-election in the Huron-Bruce riding which has be.en vacant since the death of the late C, A. Robertson, M. L.A., two years dgo. I > 1 •• . Spokesmen for the delegation 'were. Reeves Raymond Redmond, East Wawariosh Township; Roland Grain, Turnberry Township; Robert Bowman, Brussels ,and Mayor Crawford, of Wingham. ' After some discussion, a committee was appointed composed of Reeve •Redmond, Mayor Crawford and Reeve Joseph McInnis, of Culross Township, Bruce County. This committee will Visit Queen’s Park and urge the hold­ ring of a by-election before the next session of the Provincial Legislature. TEESWATER SCHOOL PLAYED HERE Local Students Were The Winners On Wednesday afternoon the boys and girls of the Teeswater School took on the High School here at soft- ball and basket ball. The boys went to town and won their contest of softball by the close score of 10 to 9. In the game at Teeswater the local lads snowed the Tccscrs under to the tune of 26-5. The local girls got revenge for their 12-11 defeat in Teeswater as they won by the fiiie score of 17-4. Line ups— Wingham boys—-Lloyd, 2b; Coulter, cf; Hamilton, ss; Johnson lb; War­ rell, c_;, Hoffman, If; Gardner, p; Cruickshank, 3b; Ernest, rf; Gal­ braith, rf. Teeswater boys-—Schatid, cf; Chap­ pell, lb; Millioti, rf; Hollanby, ss; Thornton, c; McNeill, 8b; Thomson, If; Gillies, p. Wingham girls—Forward, M. Con* nell, A. VanWyck, L. Lloyd, E. Wil­ son, N, Brown. Guards, J, Under­ wood, H. Walker, N. Benedict, B. Gannett, E. Jenkins. Teeswater girls—Forwards, • Isabel Brown, Jean Armstrong, Verna. WaF ker, Margaret Dubean,* Elsie Switzer. Guards, Olive Grant, Ruth Armstrong, Beth Thompson, Mildred Christie, Ruth, Scott. WROXETER Mr. and Mrs’, D, W. Millar (nee Mabie Patterson) of Calabogie visited last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Maclean. Dr, W. A. and Mrs. Spence, Tor­ onto, were week-end kuests of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann. Mrs. J. H. Wade, Fordwich, was a visitor at the home of D. S. and Mrs. MacNaughton on Thursday last. The Willing Workers of 2nd. and 4th. lines, Turnberry, held their week­ ly meeting on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Raymond Elliott. The afternoon was spent quilting. Mrs. George Harris (nee Jessie Green) left on Monday for Port Dal- housie, N. B., where she will join her husbanl now stationed there, Miss Flora McTavish has been quite ill with an attack of tonsilitis, her many,friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Vanvelsior have taken up residence in the apart­ ment over their store. Mr. .and Mrs. N, T. McLaughlin and Jack of Wingham, called on 2nd. line friends, Monday. Rt. Wor. Bro. Wm. E. Brown paid his official visit to Forest Lodge A. F. & A. M., on Monday evening last. Rev. J. L. Foster had charge of'the church of the air broadcast over C KNX on Monday last. He was assist­ ed by a group of girls who. sang. Mr. Gilbert Howes had the misfor­ tune to break his arm one day last week while cranking the tractor in connection with the road grader. Canadian Legion Service A special service will be held in the United Church on Sunday afternoon next, November 9th at 2.30 p.m. Members of the Legion Howick and Wroxeter, will attend and the speaker will be Rev. J. L. Foster. All are cord­ ially invited to this service. Young People’s Union Tfte weekly Y. P. U. meeting was of special interest when Rev. Mr. Lewis of Brussels presented a group of talking pictures which included the King and Queen, Jasper Fishing, Grey Owls Strange Guest, Bombers over Europe, Beneficient Reprobate and Holland Days. The pictures were much enjoyed by those present. Women’s Institute The November meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held on Thursday of this week at 3 p.m. at the home of Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton. Reports of the convention will be giv­ en by Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Sellers. Mrs. W. T. Maclean will give a talk on the life of Edithe Cavell. Roll Call —A memory of childhood days. Women’s Missionary Society The November meeting of the W. M. S. will be held at the home of Mrs. R. J. Rann on Thursday, November 13 at 3 p.m. Mrs. MacNaughton will have charge of the meeting and the Roll Call to be answered by a Thought on Remembrance. GORRIE Mr. Garnet Lang of Ridgedale, S&sk., who is spending some time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Wright, .Lakelet, called on his cousin, Mrs. C. G. Cook recently. Mr.. C. G. Cook of Waterloo, Mrs. Cook and Fern spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Wright, Lakelet. Mr. andlkfrs.H^ercy Cohfier, Tor­ onto, were week-end guests of her par­ ents, Mr. and ^rs. Ernest King. Pte. Frgiik,. Anderson, Strathcona Horse, Winnipeg, anl Mrs. Anderson and her father,'1 Mr. John Auger of Listowel, were guests of the latter’s brother, Mr. George Anger and Mrs. Anger on Wednesday. Mr. Laurence Short returned to his work at Beatty’s in Fergus on Mon­ day after, bding laid up with a badly lacerated arm. Mr. Donald Copeland spent the week-end with his mother who is ill in Ixmdon. Rev. R. C. Copeland was called to London on Sunday after­ noon and it was expected Mrs. Cope­ land would have to be taken to the hospital for surgery on Monday, No word has been received since Mr, Copeland left on Sunday, Miss Eleanor Edgar, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Murray Edgar, who for ,tfie past six weeks has been a patient in London hospital suffering from Folio, returned home on Saturday and her many friends will be very pleased to learn she is making a satisfactory recovery. Mrs, Edgar who has .spent the past few days.Avith her daughter returned home on Saturday too, Sec Tly^ Ford Built Fighting Machines . —- In The — NATIONAL FILM BOARD’S “CANADA CARRIES ON” RELEASE “STRATEGY OF METALS” ft ' --------------BEING SHOWN AT THE—------— V ................... ......................... Lyceum Theatre Nov. 10, 11, 12. Huron Motors FORD SALES AND SERVICE WINGHAM, ONT. Mrs. John Hutchison entertained the ladies of the 6th line Red Cross gorup at her home on Wednesday afternoon, during which time two quilts were quilted. Mr. and Mrs. Stirton, 'Ashton and daughter Joan, Hamilton, spent a few days last week with his sister, Mrs. H. F. Avery and Mr. Avery.. Mr. William Townsend, Toronto, spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. R. W. N. Wade is in Goderich this week as juror. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Stephens, Bob­ by and Eleanor spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. MacPhail in Clifford. Mr. James Vittie was in Toronto over the week-end attending a Legion meeting. Mr. R. C. Johnson and Mrs. John­ son and family of London were Sun­ day guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen King. Mr. Thomas Short spent the week­ end with his brother in Toronto. Mrs. Anson Ruttan -who under­ went a goitre operation in London hospital last week is doing .as well as can be expected. Mr. and Mrs. John H. King of Tor­ onto, spent Monday with his mother, Mrs. Chas. King. Mrs. R. F.. Edgar is spending this week with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Wright in Wroxeter. Sergt. John Neilson of Tracadic, N. B., spent the week-end with his. moth­ er, Mrs. Neilson. Mrs. Ross and Miss Ross ’left on Saturday for Wroxeter, and will spend the winter with the former’s daugh­ ter, Mrs. J. J. Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. S.tokes and baby of Glenannan, also Misses Marg- garet and Jean Moffatt of Wroxeter, visited their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Cather on Sunday. The regular meeting of the Gorrie Women’s Institute will be held in the Orange Hall on Wednesday, Novem­ ber 12, at 2.30 o’clock. The meeting will be in charge of the Peace Con­ venor and the guest speaker will be Miss Atchison of MoleSworth. Roll call—A verse containing thq word "Peace.”' Mr. and Mrs.^ Rail of Brantford, were guest last week of Mrs. J. T. Strong and Mr. and Mrs. E.. H. Strong. Congratulations are extended to Mrs. Anger Sr., who on Sunday last celebrated her 82 birthday. Dr. Jas. Armstrong celebrated his 90th birthday on Thursday, November 6. He is still the active man, attending his veterinary business as usual and his store between cases. He is a busy man, and so one would think to see him hustling down to work each and every morning. We’re proud to have such a spry young fellow celebrating his 90th birthday in our midst. Con- kratulations, Dr. Armstrong. Gorrie L. O. L. 767 Installation: Gorrie L. O. L. 767, held Installa­ tion Monday evening, November 3rd. Rev. E. O. Gallagher of Wingham, Provincial Grand Chaplain of Ontario- West, was present and took charge o£ the ceremonies. Following are the of­ ficers for 1942. W. M., Bro. R. H. McIntyre; D, M., Bro. Rev. J. L. Ball; Chaplain, Bro. W. J. Gallaher; Rec.-Sec’y, Bro, John A. Thornton; Fin.-Sec’y., Bro, John Dinsmore; Treasurer, Bro. J. H. Neill; Marshall, Bro. Anson Thorn­ ton. Rev. Mr. Gallagher who is always a welcome visitor at the Lodge, gave*, a very helpful and inspiring address,, emphasizing the difficult times we are- passing through, and calling on all. people to be ever alert in the cause.- of Christianity and Loyalty to our Dominion, our Empire and' our God... Held Hallowe’en Dance" L. O. B. A. No. 810 is to be con-- gratulated in the success of their an>- nual Hallowe’en Dance which was held in the Town Hall, Friday even­ ing last. Splendid music was furnished by the Gorrie Five Piece Orchestra. At the same time an added attraction, that of Bingo, was staged in the Orange Hall, and was greatly enjoyed! by a large patronage. Generous prizes of fowl, blankets, groceries, etc., were- given. The financial returns of the- evenink were most gratifying. Net pro­ ceeds will be used in aid of “The? Protestant Orphange” and “Wax' Charities.” * . To Hold Red Cross Quilting1 A Red Cross Hospital Quilting is being called for Thursday, November 13th, Town Hall, Gorrie at 2 p.m. sharp. Will the ladies of the commun­ ity have their quilting frames in the Hall on Wednesday by 7.30 p.m. so* that the many quilts can be set up- 'and ready for work. Your help will! Pe greatly appreciated. A silver col­ lection will be taken up on the after­ noon of the quilting to defray ex­ penses. Dry-Cleaning Posing Repairing Alterations Bring your clothing jobs to us for expert workmanship. We do high class dry-cleaning, pressing, repairing and alterations. C. Templeman & Son