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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-01-01, Page 4,49,1",1114. M.' PAC 0 Thorn y, January 1st, 1042 M ADV eetings To. ALL hrielmes with heir parents, M irs, J. F. MeLeaue and Mrs. Clare'llet Cox spent istmas•.110grave. at the some of Fs. M arming. alael St Marie, Wingearn, and . F. A. Robinson and son e of Green Bay, Wis, Raymond Marie, in training at Brantford, and Joe St Marie, of Sr. Catty all spent Christmas and a few •eele with their parents, Mr. Jas. St Marie, Joe, who has been in the hoeintel for an appendix operation, will spend the next few • les at home. MORRIS Welcome, little fellow. We're all set to mark your entrance with a multitude of wishes — for luck, for cheer, for health and happiness. STAINTON Hardware H. E. ISARD & Co. OgragrAMX4".4M-WWW.44:4--WiEriMA tiSCOMW4rroifMNAM*1 cently completed a course at the Rad- io School, Clinton, and who has been. home on leave left Tuesday for Monc- ton. Mrs, Harry Brown and daughter Shirley have gone to Paulson, Mann to join Mir. e husband L,A.C, Harry Brown, who was recently transferred. there. . • AC. John Campbell ,eff Winnipeg` and Miss Annie Campbell of Ghost River, Onte- spent Christmas with their father, W. J. Campbell, .Turn- berry. Miss Betty Rae, Toronto, Mr. Mur- ray Rae of Poet Dalhousie and Mr.. Bob Rae of London, spent Christmas- with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don- ald Rae. Mr. and Mrs. 0. C. Gorrell and sore Peter of Port Credit, and Jim Heug- han of Toronto, spent the holidays- with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Heughan. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Smith and! Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Smith, Goder- ich, motored to Toronto Saturday and attended the Toronto and Detroit hockey match. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Burgess-Wel& of British Guiana, who have-been vis- iting with Rev, and Mrs. W. A. Bee- croft, left on Tuesday for New York on their way to Jamaica where they will reside. Members of the 99th Battery, Camp, Borden home for this week are Lieut. Richard Roberts, Lieut, J. M. McKa- gue, B.S.M. Bert ,Mitchell, Earl Gray, Sgt. Neil Williamson, Bdte. George Fitzpatrick, Bdr. George Ter- vit, Gnrs. Joe King, Bert King, Jim Lee and. G. Bryce. Visitors with Mrs, McLean of Ca- therine St. over the holiday were, Dr. W. J. McLean and son, David, of Lon- don, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Mclean, Doreen and Donalda, Mr. William Gordon of London, Mr. and Mrs. R. Brooks of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Kenzie and son, John. mas with Mr. and Mrs. R. Douglas, Lucknow. Miss Muriel Riley of Colby, Wis- consin, is visiting at the borne of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Blackball. Miss Doris Armitage, Toronto Uni- versity is spending the holidays with her ,parents, Mr. and Mrse C. B. Armitage. Mayor and Mrs. 5, H. Crawford and family spent Christmas with her parents, Dr. and Mrs, J. Brown of Woodstock. Mr. Harvey Beedroft of Toronto University is spending the holidays with _his parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Beecroft. , Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Buchanan and son Gregory spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Camp- bell, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Carere and family of Hamilton were visitors last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Haller. Miss Leah Robertson Reg. N. of Toronto, spent Christmas day at the home of her parents; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. H. J, Rahlves of Tor- onto were holiday visitors at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Galbraith. Mr.. Jack Carter' who is taking a airplane motor course at Galt, spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carter. Lieut. j. R. M. Spittal and Lieut. Howard Bedford, who are taking a course at Brockville, were home for a few days last week. Mrs. J. Webster, Mrs. C. McKay and Miss Dorine Webster of Toronto, spent the past week at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Webster. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hillman of Tor- onto, spent the Christmas holiday with Mrs. Hillman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Reid, Catherine. St. LAC. Kenneth Somers, who has re- Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnston and daughter, spent Xmas -with her par- ente, Mr. and Mrs„ Wm. Dobie at Auburn. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shaw and Mr. and Mrs. Ches, Johnston and SOP$, Mr, and Mrs, Cooper Nethery and daughter, spent Xmas with Mr. and ire. Richard Johnston and Emma. Mr. and Mrs. Melville .Mathers and amity had Xmas dinner with Mr. Henry Mathers sister's and Chas. and Inas supper with Mr. and Mrs. Waf- er Woods, Ternberry. Mr, and Mrs. Ed Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Harris and sons, Mr, and Mrs. Robe Turnbull and daughter, spent Xmas with Mr. and Mrs. SParling Johnston and sons. Miss Viola Mathers spent Xmas with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Moses and sons and Miss Pearl Mathers. We were glad to -hear Mr. Alex McEwen was some better and hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. Wilfred McEwen, Mr. and Mrs. Jas, McEwen, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Smith, Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Fryfogle and their families, spent Xmas with Mr. and Mrs. Alex McEwen, 1st line. Mr. and Mrs. Will Peacock spent Christmas with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Peacock at Bluevale. Rev, and Mrs. Tavener spent Xmas with Mr. and ;hire. George Thoritton and their family. Mr. Spence McKinnon and Miss Isabel McKinnon, spent a few days and Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robe McKinnon. Mr. and Mrs. James .Campbell and two children, Billy and Murray of Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Thomp- son and son Kenny of Seaforth, Mrs, Robert J. Wilson. and two children Bobby and Audrey of town, spent Christmas with their mother, Mrs. Thos. Irwin on the first of Morris, , Mr. Wm. J. Scott spent Christmas and the holidays withhis mother and sisters and other friends in Philadel- phia. .Miss Janet Robertson spent Christ- mas with her mother and brother on the 1st line. Misses Viola and Pearl Mathers, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Moses arid son, visited on Sunday evening with their uncles, aunts and cousins, 1st line. Communion service will be observ- ed in Bluevale and Ebenezer church next Sunday, (the church says carry on) everybody try and attend, it being the first Sunday in the new, year. The , official board will meet in the vestry room on Monday, January 5th at 2 pen. The family of the late Mrs, John R. Code take this opportunity of ex- pressing their thanks to the many kind friends who sent expressions of sympathy, also to Rev. Beecroft and Rev. Vipond, and to those who so kindly loaned cars. I• WORK WANTED -- Experienced High School girt would exchange -work for room and board. Apply Advance-Times. FOR SALE — No. 2 Primrose cream separator in good condition. Apply Alex Rintoul. "SLENDOR TABLETS"—Harmless and effective. $1.00 two weeks sup- ply. At IvIcKibbonts Drug Store. FOR SALE — Good coat, ladies, size 16. Chamois Lined, fur collar. Apply Advance-Times. FOR SALE — 1933 Ford Coach. Tires in good thape, car in fine run- ing order. Sell cheap for cash. Own- er on active service. Apply Reavie's Garage. PIANO TUNING — tuning price $3.00, repairs extra. By former Wingham Bandmaster, Geo. J. Wright. Must leave orders at Ad- vance-Times. FOR SALE — Coon fur coat, size 42 -44. Coat in good condition. Ap- ply- J. D, Beecroft, Pohne 614r5. GARAGE FOR RENT — Apply to Advance-Times. CARDS OF THANKS day. Mr. and Mrs, Laverne tlan.d and babe of Detroit, visited recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Taylor. Miss Ada Stackhoese of Slyth, is spending a few days at the home r. and ,Mrs. Wm. McDowell. Masters Victor and Cecil Campbell spent a few days at the home of/their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A, E. Johnston of West Wewanosh. Rev. H. C. Wilson and Mrs. Wil- on were Oakland visitors on Mon- day. The Christmas concert held in the Sunday School room at Westfield was well attended. Mr. Norman McDowell was chairman, After the singing of a couple of carols, Rev. H. C. Wilson led in prayer. The program consisted or recitations by Lorna Buchanan, Billy Rodgers, Eldon Cook, Gordon Smith, Gwendolyn McDowell, Gerald Gorier, Bobby Carter, Gei--ald McDow- ell, Betty Rodger, Laurence Campbell, Jimmy Buchanan, Lloyd McDowell, Roy Buchanan, Lloyd Walsh, Read- ings: Billy Buchanan, Mrs. Howard Campbell. Instrumentals; Violet Cook, John Wilson, Shirley Radford, Arn- old Cook. Drills; Alice Blue Gown and Flag Drill. Solos; Ruth Cook, Lois Campbell, Betty Craik, Shirely Rad ford, Kathleen Mason, Roberta Mc- Vittie. Motion song and Eskimo song by Beginners class. Piano duet: Edith Cook, Gwendolyn Cook. Motion song by 4 girls. Duet: Cecil and Franklin Campbell. Messrs Albert and J. L. McDowell, Tableaux "While Shep- herds Watched Their Flecks." Santa made his appearance and the Junior pupils were presented with a gift. Candy was served to all present. God Save the :King was sung. During the program Rev. H. C. Wilson spoke a few words, and presented Pte. Rol% Gorier with a New Testament from the Westfield Congregation. Mr. and Mrs, Jasper McBrien of Goderich, visitede_on Thursday at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. Gordon Snell. To the sorrowing family and rel- atives of the late Thomas H, Taylor, the community extends their deepest and sincere sympathy. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wight-man on Christmas day were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mather's and Miss Hattie Gallagher of Luck- now; Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Wilson, Ruth and John of Auburn, Among the guests at the home of Ms. and Mrs. Wm. McDowell on Christmas day were: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Deans and babe; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sibthorpe and family of Wing- ham; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Vincent, Mr. Harold Vincent; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Vincent; Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Logan and babe of Belgrave. Pte. Robt. Gorier left for Camp at' Nova Scotia on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Wrn. Miller and Ruth of Goderich spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Campbell. Mr. John Gear of Kitchener spent Christmas with his mother, Mrs. Thos. pear. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gorier, Dorothy, Gerald and Ptc, Robt Govier, spent Christmas with Mr, and Brs, Mel. Good of Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McDowell, Miss Mildred Thornton, Miss.-Ada Stack- house, visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Vincent of Belgrave. Mr. arid Mrs. Cliff Logan and babe of Belgrave and Mrs. Roy McSween of Hamilton, were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. J. L. Mc- Dowell, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Caldwell and Jack of Blyth, visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Govier. CARDS OF THANKS Mr. Charles Gillespie, Don and Betty of St. Thomas, express sincere thanks and appreciation to the many friends, relatives and neighbours for acts of kindness and floral tributes extended during the loss of a beloved wife, and mother. W HI TECHURCH The ecgtalar meeting of the V, P, U. ,in the United Church on Monday ay, Wee in charge of Charlie Moore, who gave the call to. washite Clifford teidlaW read the Scriptuto lesson and MildrOd iMoone led la prayer. Mrs. J. Ilederolt reed The Little Boats of ritaitlr aand Clarence McClenaghan gleet a very interesting talk on Folk Songs of the New Canadians of Can- ada, Mrs. Farrier played different numbers from Norwegian, Italian, Irish, England, American, Indian, Darky and Danish folk music, and the beauty of each national music was seen. A vote of appreciation was tead- ered to Mrs. Farrier, who has been the President for the past three years, and who now is succeeded by Miss Mildred McClenaghart, Mrs. Falconer was in charge of the recreation period that followed. Lunch of sandwiches, cookies and Christmas take Was serv- ed and a 'social half-hour enjoyed by all. The regular weekly meeting of the young people of the Presbyterian church was in charge of Mrs. Dawson Craig on Monday night, and she gave the call to worship. Miss Annie Ken- nedy read the Scripture lesson and 14.1ss, Merle Wilson led in prayer, The toping on "Pressing, forward in the New year" was taken by Johnston Conn, and Ruby Contt sang "The Lily Vf'the Valley, Dawson Craig and Mrs Com gave readings on Preindship, BELMORE Mr. and Mrs. Amble Hetherington and family with her parents for Xmas. Mr. and Mrs, Wm, Abram, Mrs. Newens sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Newens and children, and Mrs. Hack- ney with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Curl. Mr. and Mrs. Billie Willie spent Xmas with their son, Fred at Tees- water. Mr. and Mrs. Shutter and son, Or- ville, with friends an Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs. Press spent Xmas at her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Purdon from Wind- sor, with her parenti, Mr. Jim Doug- las also Dick Culiton and family. Harold King is able to be up again after his illness, Rev, Clark and family spent Xmas at Hamilton, - Mr. and Mrs. Watson with their parents for Xmas, Mr. and Mrs. George Mundell and little daughters from Hernilton, with Mrs, Mundell's mother, Mrs, A, Case- more, Belmore, also at Wm, Mundell's in Winghatn. Madeline Catentore from Waterloo. Mrs. A. Coaemore is home over the holiday, she has been in Mildmay for the past eleven months nursing, WESTFIELD Mr. A. B. Cook spent Christmas week with Toronto friends, Mr. R, It, Rederteind spent Chriete mas with Mr. and Mrs. Fat O'Malley, of Toronto. Miss jean Campbell, of Xiteltener, spent Christmas day with her par. eras, Mr, and Mrs. W. A, Campbell, Mr, W. H. Campbell spent Xnlas at the home of his daughter, Mrs, WM. Crozier of Crewe., Mr, Albert Catimbell'Oloked pansies out of their flower bed on Christmas BLYTH Mr, Harold Wightman spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wightman. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sherritt of Hamilton, Mr. Norman Sinclair of Aylmer with their aetents, Rev. A. W. and Mrs. Sinclair. Mrs. Cochrane of Wingharn visited friends fora few days. Mrs. John Ferguson of Exeter is visiting her aunt, Mrs. James Huck- step. Mr. Harry Johnston, proprietor of the Commercial Hotel, is having a well dri led on the premises. Mr. Fred Davidson of Wingharrt has the con- tract and started operations this week. Miss Lois Robinson of Welland is Visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Robinson. At the evening service in the United Church under the direction of the young peoples union, a very impres- sive candle light service was held. Miss Phyllis Bray of Ottawa Bus- iness College was home for the holi- days. A large number attended the Xtruie Entertainment sponsored by the Blyth Firemen. Santa Claus, arrived in good time and. distributed bags of candy to young and old. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Devveen spent Christmas with relatives in London. Mr. Jack Herd of Chatham was a visitor in town last week, , Mr. Torn, Simpson of Wittdtbe was as visitor in town last week. Bob Hope is at the Lyceum Theatre in "Nothing But The Truth?' AC. John Brendt of Port Albert, east Christmas. in Wingham. Miss Nora Finlay of Toronto spent e Xmas holiday with her parents. Cpl. Atbert Rintoul of Hagersville spent five days leave with his family here, Gnr. Clifford E. Jenkins of Petawa- wa, spent seven days leave at his home h ere, spent v ss.Chlrfasrtynta les wl3urY itit nNeVi:f gltaArntwroeolad: `Mr. Norman Fry of Toronto, spent Christmas with his mother, Mrs. N.= L. Fry, Dr. E. B, Aitken, of Toronto, was visitor here during the Christmas holiday;is, R oy Manuel of Stratford spent Christmas with his mother, Mrs. Manuel. Mr, Tony. Hoffman of 0. A. C. Guelph, mother. eipti, isspending the holidays with Ii Miss Kate King of Sarnia is spend- ing the vacation with her mother, Mrs. ding. John Mc Cool is visiting with of l Goderich, erdghter, Mrs. George Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Merkley were Christmas visitors with her parents, in Hamilton, Dr. Bruce and Mrs. Fox and baby of -Guelph were visitors with their families here. Mrs. Henry Jensen is in Ottawa to join her husband who is on leave there from Petawawa. Mrs. Margaret Pollock spent Christ- mas holidays with her mother, Mrs. Margaret Ceeuttse Mr Carl MacKay of London, spent Christmas with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. H. MacKay. Mrs. McTavish of London spent last week -with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hammond. • Miss Louise Hanna ofeGuelph was a Christmas visitor with her mother, Mrs. G. C. Hanna. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. MacWilliam and Sally Lu, spent Christmas with his parents in London. Mrs. 0. Thompson and son Rae of Listowel were, Christmas guests of R. S. Hetherington. Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Wilson are visiting with his mother, Mrs. John Wilson, Edward Street. AC. Geo. A. Robertson (Mike) of St. Thomas T. T. S., spent his Xmas leave at his home here. AC. Marvin Smith of Rockcliffe Air Field, Ottawa, spent the past five days at his home here. A.C. Lloyd Carter of Aylmer, spent a few days leave with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. George Carter. Mr., and Mrs. Theodore Robertson and son Billie, of Toronto, spent the holiday season in town. Misses Phyllis and Marguerite Johns were holiday 'visitors with their sister at Port Colborne. Miss Florence Barber of Toronto is visiting with her sister, Miss Minnie Barber over the holidays. AC. Jack Pym of Guelph spent a few days last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Pym. Mrs, W. Graham and daughter Aldyth, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kelly, London.' Mr, Adam McBurney of Kingston is visiting with his brother John of Belgrave and other relatives. Miss 'rime Harrison of Shaw's Business College, Toronto, is spending the holidays at her home here. AC. Roy Dark of Halifax, is spend- ing a fourteen clay furlough with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Alex. Dark. Mr. Harvey Burgess of Toronto, was a Chirstmas visitor with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Burgess. Mrs. Stanley Hare and daughter Elizabeth spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs, Jack Hare of Kitchenee. Mr. and' Mrs. R. B. Marsales and son, Barney of Hamilton, were Christ- mas visitors at the Reynold's home. Mr. and Mrs. David H. Finley, Miss Betty Finley spent• the week-end with her aunt, Mrs. W. J, Todd, Lucknow. Capt. W. A. Irwin' of Brantford, Mrs, Irwin and family visited with relatives at Port Colborne last week. Miss E. E. Wright of Toronto, spent Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, William Wright, Brus- sels. AC. Percy Biggs ..and Mr. Darrell Biggs of Toronto, spent , Christmas with their parents, Mr. arid Mrs, Percy Biggs, Miss Mary Cruickshank of 0, A, C, Guelph, spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benson Cruitle- sha4 k. Mr. And Mrs, Wm. Brawley and daughter Joan of Toronto were visit- ors with her parents, Dr, and Mrs. j. A, Vox. Mr. and Mrs. W. Y. Greer and. Mrs. A. IL Musgrove were holiday visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Stan Smith of Guelph, Misses jean, Ruth and Margate Mitettell of Toronto, wer e visitors with their Parente, Mr. and Mrs, James IL ;tette% Mt and Mrs, Gordon Ijaviiitort aria Miss, Wihniftdd Douglas, spent Christ- i Ring Merry Bells Ring out a Tune of Joy and Happiness for all our friends for a gay and cheerful New Year of 1942. COO= O WANT1 SO 11/2 cents a word per insertion,, with a 'minimum charge of 25e. 70=0=011=0===01:101==a201:20 try=t0e and the meeting was closed with pray- er. Mr. and Mrs. Melbourne Sandburn and children from Turnberry, spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sandburn. Jim Morrison, who has been train- ing at Fingal, has been laid up with pneumonia, and will be home for a week on sick leave soon. Mr. and. Mrs. Reuben Tiffin and Charlie, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tiffin, and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson spent Christmas -with Mr. and Mrs. Russel Ritchie at Ripley. Miss Reba Marshall of Teeswater, spent a few days last week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George :Harkness, The marriage of Miss Alice Berry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Berry of Concord, California, and Palmer Cecil Pettapiece, of Concord, son of Mr. and Mrs, Herbert Pettapiece of Kinloss, was solemnized at 6 p.m, on Saturday, Dec. 20, in the Community church there. This community 'ex- tends congratulations. ,Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn spent a few days last week in Lucknow at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Harold Johnston. Mre and Mrs, Gordon Jamieson and Isabel of Lucknow, spent Saturday at the home of her sister Mrs, 0. Tiffin. Master Jerry Morrison of Toronto, is holidaying at the home of his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. B. Morrison. Mr, and Mrs. John Richardson and family spent Christmas with his sister Miss Lizzie Richardson of Teeswater. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Naismith of Salres, Dakota, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Naismith and daughter, Ler- lene, of Flint, Mich., spent a few days this week with Mre and Mrs. Robt Rogge Mr, and Mrs, Harry Moss of Glen- coe, spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Ben, McClenaghan, Me Donald Parsons of Torts/Ito, spent tile past week with his grand- parents, Mr, and Mrs, Mac Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Curran and son Richard, spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Curran of Ashfield. Mr. A. E. Purdon spent a few days last week at the home of his son, Mr. Athol Purdon of Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. Roy McGee, Whig. barn, visited with East Wawanosh rel- atives on Friday, Mr. Jack Gillespie of Centralia is spending this week with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. G, Mr, Kenneth Laidlaw of Trenton Camp, spent a few days last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Laid- law. Mr. and' Mrs. Wes, Heipel, who have lived in the village for some months, moved last Monday to their home in Wroxetca. This leaves • six houses vacant in the village for the winter, four houses have one person in e..aelt house, arid eight houses have twopeople itt each. Mr. and Mrs. Ira, McLean and child- ten of St. Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs,. S. H. Cross and family of Walkerton and Mr. ja0F McLean of Niagara, spent hi Fi aPPY New Year HERE'S WISHING A right Happy New Year to' you. May it ►ring all of blessings to Wingham Utilities Commission Welifatir adr-410: