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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-01-29, Page 5ThOrsday, January 29, 1942 NEW . ARRIVALS IN RAYON CREPE CASUALS "G9 EVERYWHERE" Everything•you love in a "Go Everywhere" dress is here - quality printed and plain rayon crepe, easy-to-wear styles, smart detailing, wonder- fully appealing prices. Come in and take your pick ! Sizes 12 to 44. $2.98 $3.94 $4.95 WINTER COAT VALUES 19.95 values for 13.30 29.95 values for 19.97 24.95 values for 16.63 I 34.95 values for 23.30 CHILDREN'S COATS MILLINERY Fur trimmed '- warmly CLEARANCE lined. Values to $2.50 . . '69c $10.95 values for $7.30 Values to $3.50 . 98c WALKER STORES, CIMITED "The Store Where. Lower Prices Prevail" Telephone 36 Wingham, Ont. .1=106.10 WALKER STORES, .0MITED "The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail" Telephone 36 Wingham, Ont. The Advance-Times • Phone 34. PATT1S°1.1 Radio Phone 171 Servic:i 04 oks . FA RE .AGENTS . - for COUNTER CHECK BOOKS PRINTED GUMMED TAPE MADE BY app,t2„, pAPEFTIRDUCTS Styles for every business. Various colors and designs Samples, suggestions and prices without obligations ' WING1iA1V1 ADVAINTCg..TIMES Jumbo Flannelette Blankets 70x90 . - . $2.49.134114 Hemmed Sheets 72x86 . „ , . , . $1.49 each Wabasso Pillow Cases 42x33 ... , 43c each White Flannelette, 35-inch , . 25c yard White Flannelette, 27-inch . . , . , . 18c yard Stripe Terry Towelling, 16,-inch . , 22c yard Dark Terry Towels .. 29c each Fancy Mesh Dish Cloths . 9c each Scotty Pot Holders . 11c each Fancy Rayon Cloths .52x52 ..... $1.69 each Blazer Stripe Union Diih Towels . 27c each Cheese Cloth, 5 yd. package . , ,. 35c each Popular Quilt Batts, 1 lb., 72x90 , . 39c each Broadcloth, all colors, 36-inch „ 22c yard Tub-Fast Quilting Print, 36-inch . .. . . 19c yard Heavy Grey Cotton, 40-inch .. . ..25c yard Reversible Shadow Cloth, 29-inch 29c yard Comforter Chintz, 36-inch 29c yard Beauty Bath Soap, 6 cakes ••• 25c Terry Face Cloths . 6c each WEEK En SPECIALS .At Appealing Prices Kenwood All Wool Heather Blanket . . . $4,95 each Diadem Knitting Wool .. 2 balls 25c Horn Bros. Wheeling, 4-oz. skein 40c 3/2 PRICE TABLE % PRICE Be sure and see our special 1/2 price table where you will find many useful articles. GENERAL HOSPITAL ANNUAL MEETING (Continued from page one) Estimate on operating room lamp on order 500.00 Balance 7.99 $ 12521.67 The report of the management •committee was given by W. W. Arm- strong. He expressed the appreciation of the committee and board in the splendid assistance given by the Ladies' Auxiliary to the hospital. He told of the change in staff during the year. Miss W. Douglas was appointed superintendent on the resignation of Miss Scholtz, Miss L. Miller, a mem- ber of the staff was named assistant superintendent. A local girl is now a Members of the staff, Miss Isabel Habkirk. Mrs. Murray and Miss Jen- kins are the other two on the perman- ent staff of nurses. A. new lamp for the operating room had been ordered and is expected to be installed in the near future. Mr, P. L. Davidson reported for the property committee, The hospital has been kept in good condition he said. The operating room was overhauled, painted and some plastering done and the roof above this room repaired. Trees had been removed ,every second one, from in front of the hospital as they were too close keeping the air and suit out, The new boiler installed in 1940 is snaking a Saving in the coal used, in fifteen months of operation 30 tons of coal had been used AS coin, pared with 45 in the satne period with the old boiler, Fifty-five tons of coal had been proeueed of which about half is in storage, Fire hose has been pur- chased, 50 feet for each floor, and will be Installed shortly. New mattresses were purchased and also some hatch Itch, • 'Superintendents Report • Miss Douglas, the superintendent, gave a very encouraging report. The total number of hospital days for 1941 totaled 3582 as compared with 2640 the previous year. The patient aver- age per day, was 10.4 as compared with 7.2 in 1940. November and December were unusally busy with an all-time high in December when there were twenty-five patients in one day. Fruit and Jam were received from the local Women's Institute and the St. Helen's Women's Institutes. A bed lamp was received from the Legion Ladies' Auxiliary and a bracket lamp from the Eastern Star. ,Miss Douglas spoke of the splendid co-operation of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the hospital. Miss Douglas in closing thanked the board oribelialf of the staff for con- sideration and co-operation alio the Ladies' Auxiliary, the merchants and the various organizations.. A „report of the activities of the Ladies' Auxiliary was read by Mrs. W. M. Connell for Miss N,. Dinsley, the secretary, who was unable to be present. This report pointed out that Mrs. McKibbon who was elected pres- ident at the annual meeting reSigned Owing to her increased duties in the Red Cross and Mrs. W. M. Connell, the first 'vice-president took over for these, duties, Among the activities for money raising were rummage sale and tea which netted $211,55, Marathon bridge and euchre parties with Mrs. Harley • Crawford as convenor, for which receipts were $183.10. $25.00 was raised for the sale of tickets to the Lyceum Theatre donated by Cap- tain Adams, and $17.00 was raised on sale of tickets on a painting donated by Mrs. T. L. Torrance. $30.06 was given to the auxiliary by the Minister- ial Association which was the collet. tion received at the Week of Prayer services. Membership fees amounted to $15,50 and the local banks each contributed $5.00 to the Christmas ftind, Mrs. Clegg is the tr'ea'surer of the auxiliary and Mrs, VV„ J. Greer the corresponding secretary. The sewing committee of which Mrs. French was convenor called 14 meetings and with the aid of others did all the making and repairing ofthe hospital supplies for the year, Mrs. Hall replaced Mrs. Fry as convenor of the buying coin- mittee when she found it impossible to take an active part, Miss Sara Mac- I;ean and Mrs, A. D, MacWilliam were in charge of a successful fruit collecting' campaign the fall before last. The auxiliary added to the hospital equipment, 15 trays and all accessories for patients use, another Batch. bed and mattress besides keeping up a reserve of linens and other supplies, OBITUARY Mrs. Charles Donaldson Margaret Stewart, wife of Charles Donaldson of 48 Hopewell avenue, Ottawa, died on Saturday, January 17th, following a. lengthy illness. Mrs. Donaldson was a. daughter of John Stewart and Ellen Miller, and was born at Dungannon, Ont, Later she moved to Lucknow with her parents, where she studied and later taught music. On January 8, 1895, she married Charles, Donaldson and went to Ot- tawa to reside 20 years ago after liv- ing in Wingham for over ten years. Of a kind disposition she devoted her life to her home and family. Besides her husband and three sons, James S. of Detroit, W. Keith, of Ren- frew, and Charles of the R.C.M.P. at Guysboro, Ont., and one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Lewis, wife of Lance Corporal P. A. Lewis of the R.C.O.C. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. S. Martin of Mayorthorpe, Sask., and Mrs. Harris Feagan of Lttle Rapids, Ont„ and three brothers, Walter Ste- wart, Idaho, U.S., Robert Stewart, of Brantford, and George Stewart of Thessalon, Cal. The funeral serivce was held at the Radmore Stewart Funeral Parlors, and conducted by Rev. Gordon *Taylor of St. Giles' church. Burial was in' Pine- crest Cemetery, Ottawa. Mrs. Mary E. Brandon There passed away recently, at the 11..ont of her. nephew, Mr. Arthur Owens, near Lucky Lake, Sask., Mrs. Mary E. Brandon„ oldest daughter of the late Mr. and''Mrs. john Owens of Belgrave in her 79th year. She was born on the east half of lot forty-one on the ninth concession of 'East Wa- wanosh in 1863. In the year of 1906 she married Mr. George Brandon of Portage La Prairie and after some years they moved to Humbolt on a homestead and after pioneering, Mr. Brandon died. She returned. to Ont- ario for a few years then she went West. After .some years she went to live with her brother, Charles of Wel- wyn, Sask. Last summer she went West to Lucky Lake and was appar- ently in good health until a few days before her death which was quite un- expected. She. is survived bY three brother, George of Duncan, B. C., Charles and Henry of Welwyn, Sask. She was buried in Lucky Lake Cemetery be‘ side two brothers and a sister-in-law. • Mrs. Catherine Stewart The death of Mrs. Catherine Ste- wart, widow of the late Angus Ste- wart, occurred at the home of Mr. Thos. Weir, Glennanan, Wednesday, January 21, after a lingering illness. She was born in Perthshire, Scot- land 89 years, ago. She was a staunch Presbyterian. Funeral services were held Friday, January 23, from the home of Mr. Thos. Weir, with Rev. F. G. Fowler, Bluevale, conducting the service Interment was in Wroxeter Cem- etery. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Richard Jeffray (Jennie), Glennanan; one son Archibald, Swift 'Current, Sask.; five frandchildren, and two great grandchildren; one son, Alex- ander predeceased her 8 years ago. The, pallbearers were J. L. McEwen, G. McEwen, Alex. McEwen, Alex, McDonald, K. McNaughton., and Bdr, S. Jeffray. Mrs. Susan Morrison Mrs. Susan Morrison passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs, Alex Mowbray, Lucknow, in her 89th year. She •was born in Ireland and came to Canada with her parents when quite young. Her husband died several years ago, She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Taylor, East Wawanosh, and Mrs, Alex. Mowbray, Lucknow, and one son in California. Interment took place Wednesday in Tiffins Cemetery, The remains were borne to the grave by six grandsons. BORN HOPPER - On Monday, January 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred B. Hopper, Division Street, Bovetnatt- ville, 'Ontario, it daughter, Cltarlotte Myrna. Mother and baby doing fine. In Memorial flOspital, Listowel, on Friday, January 23rd, to Rev. and Mrs, C. A. Betty, Moorefield, a son, LOCAL AND PERSONAL Captain E M. Bell of Camp Borden was home for the week-end. Mr. Ed. Krauter of Chicago was a week-end visitor with his father, Mr. Wm. Krauter. Mr. John Fowler who has been visiting with his son at Toronto, has returned home, A.C. George Robertson of Montreal is spending a weeks leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Robert- son. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. McCool spent a few days last week visiting with Mr. and .Mr/s. J. M. Christie, in Tor- onto. Mrs, Cenclaire Phippen has returned home after spending the past three weeks with her raughter, Mrs. C. A. Berry of Moorefield. Mr. Allen Reid, of Detroit, who has been home since last. November, has returned to Detroit. He has had trouble with his leg and we are happy to report that he is much improved. Captain R. S. Hetherington, officer commanding the 99th Battery, who spent the past week at his home here, reported to his unit after a visit to many camps throughout the province. INSURANCE SCHEME HAS INSPECTORS Interests Of Those Paying Unemploy- ment Insurance To Be Watched Provision , has been made in the Unemployment Insurance Act for the inspection of registers, books, cards, wage sheets and records of wages of all employers who have insured per- sons in their employ. No employer need hesitate to show any documents asked for by a duly qualified Insurance Inspector of the Unemployment Insurance Commission. Every Inspector carries with him a certificate of his appointment which he will show upon request to any em- ployer whose premises he has entered. Each Inspector is under oath, and any- thing he learns in examining business records is regarded'as strictly confi- dential, No private records of any Lemon Juice Recipe Checks Rheumatic Pain Quickly If you suffer from rheumatic, arth- ritic, or neuritic pain, try this simple inexpensive home recipe, Get a pack- age of 12.0-ex Prescription from your druggist. Mix it with a quart of water, add the juice of 4 lemons. It's easy and pleasant. You need only 2 tablespoonsful two times a day. Often within 48 hetes sometimes overnight-splendid results arc obtained. If the pains are not quickly relieved and if you do not feel better, Ru-ex Prescription Will cost you'nothing to try, Ybtit ontiney re- fancied, if it does not help you. Preseriptiott is for sale and room mended by J. W. Melabbon, and other lead;ng druggists. nature, for .example payroll records or wage records, will ever be divulged. It is the Inspector's duty to exam- ine any material relating to Unem- ployment Insurance, or to question any. employee present who might be able to give hint neeessary information in regard to Unemployment Insurance records for that particular business, • He must make sure that all contribu- tions are recorded to date in insurance books, and that any books given out to employees on separation from em- ployment have been stamped to the date of the last working day. A fine of $25 is provided as a pen- alty for any person who wilfully delays or obstructs an Insurance Inspector either by withholding records or re- fusing to answer questions when he is making his inspection for the purpose of a Government report, Old Sunday School Publication Last week Mrs. Lloyd Montgomery, East Wawanosh, brought to this of- fice a copy of the Presbyterian Sab- bath School Visitor which was dated January 1861, It was published by the Presbyterian Board of Publication and the addresses given are 821 Chestnut St., Philada., and 530 Broadway, New York, The paper came into the pos- session of Mrs. Montgomery by means of a picture that once belonged to her grandmother, Mrs.,Robert Craig. The paper was at the back of the picture and it was found sonic time ago but Mrs. Montgomery kept it as a mem- ento. The paper is much similar to present day Sunday School papers in make up but the pictures of course now appear very old fashioned, ! t. T. HELENS The January meeting of the Wo- men's Missionary Society was held at the home of Mrs. E. W. Rice With 12 ladies present. Mrs. W. I. Miller pre- sided. The theme of the worship serv- ice was "We live by faith in God the Holy Spirit," and it was taken by Mrs. 1', J. Todd. Mrs. McKenzie Webb and Mrs. Gordon McPherson, The treas- urer reported the allocation of $100 hail benn reached and a balance left on hand. The topic from the study book on "Cities of Refuge" was taken by Mrs. Stanley Todd. Over $26.00 to be used for war work was realized from the sale of tickets on a hamper of Delicious Apples given to the St. Helens Women's Institute by Mr. Kenneth Cameron. Mrs. Archie Aitch- ison was the holder of the lucky ticket which was drawn at the Lucknow Agricultural Society concert on Fri- day night. (Intended for last week) 'Mrs. Allister Hughes of Holyrood was a visitor , last week witli her brother, McKenzie and Mrs. Webb, Miss Laurine Miller, Reg. N. of the Wingham Hospital staff, was home for the week-end. Her many friends will be sorry to learn of the prolonged illness of Mrs. Ronald Rothwell, formerly Miss Helen Thom. Mrs. Rothwell was able to leave the hospital last Tuesday after a six weeks' illness, but is a patient again in the Nicholl's Hospital, Peter- boro following the development of phlebitis in her other knee. Her sister, Mrs. Campbell Thompson, Reg. N., is in attendance. SALEM Mrs. John Gowdy spent a few days over the week-end with friends in Tor- onto. Mrs. Fred Hyndmatt of Gorrie visited her father, Mr. John Gowdy while Mrs. Gowdy was absent. Mr. Eldred Cathers and Miss Ev- elyn Cathers of Weston, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cathers, Mrs. Ken, Bennett and Miss Myrtle Cathers visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edgar, south of Gorrie one day re- cently. Mrs. Win, Jacques and two daugh- ters, Misses Ida and Grace and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Jacques from near Orange Hill, spent Sunday afternoon With Mr. and Mrs. A. E, Gallaher. Mr. D. L. Weir, Deputy Reeve of Howick, attended a meeting of the County Council in Goclerich last week. The W. A. met in the church ott Tuesday afternoon of last week and did some quilting. A few of the ladies returned On Wednesday and completed the work of the previous day, Mr, If1i )301t is at present under the Doctor's care, We, hope he may soon be all right again. DONNYBROOK The February meeting of the St. Augustine Women's Institute will be held, at the home of Mrs. John Mason, Mr. Sam Thompson, in training at Kitchener, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and, Mrs. Norman Thompson. Miss Florence Jones, recently em- ployed at, Clinton, has taken a position tit dederich. Mr. and Mrs. Harty Moss of Glen- coe, spent the week-end with his par- ents, Mr, and Mrs, Pita Moss. Mr. and Mrs. Graham Chatnney of Wingham, spent Sunday at his home here. Mr. John Armstrong has returned to his home in London after a visit with his brother, Mr. Wm. Armstrong. Mr. Geo. Jefferson of Clinton, visit- ed on Saturday at the home of his mother, Mrs. Christena Jefferson. ,A large number of friends and neigh- bors gathered at the St. Augustine Parish Hall on Friday evening in honor of Mr, and Mrs. Graham Chamney. During the evening an ad- dress, expressing the good wishes of those assembled, was read by Mr. Ted Robinson, and Mr. Jim Leddy pre- sented the young couple with a sum of money. Graham made a fitting re- ply expressing their thanks and ap- preciation. The Misses Ila and Betty Craig of Auburn, contributed vocal duets Which were greatly enjoyed. Local talent provided music for danc- ing, GLENANNAN Mrs. John Metcalfe is spending a few days visiting her daughter, Mrs. Howard Wylie at Wroxeter. • Corp. Stewart Jeffray of Camp Bor- den, spent a few days with his par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Richard Jeffray and. attended his grandmother's fun- eral, Serg.-Major Alex Coi•rigan of Camp Borden and Mrs. Corrigan of Bramp- ton, called on Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Stokes on Sunday. Mrs. Win. Tiffin is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Omar Stokes. Mr, and Mrs. Ivan Haugh; spent a day recently at the some home. The many friends will be sorry to learn Miss Jean Campbell has an at- tack of pleurisy. We hope she may soon be much improved. Mr. Peviril Breen of Milverton spent a couple of days 'With friends on the tenth. Mr. of Wingham, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Watson. Bdr. W. E. Newton of Petawawa, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr ,and Mrs. R. G. Newton, United Church W. M. S. The attendance' was not large at the the W. M. S. meeting of the United Church held at Mrs. Wm. Whitfield's home on Thursday. In the absence of the president and the 1st vice-pres- ident, the 2nd vice-president, Mrs. Whitfield presided and conducted the Worship period assisted by Mrs. Robt Dane and Miss Lorothy Edwards. The theme was Faith and a discussion took place telling what place faith had in our lives. The annual. reports were called for. The Sec'y and Treasurer's reports were very encouraging, The Christian Stewardship Sec'y and Mis- sion Band leaders also reported, The officers of the year 1941 resuming of- fice for 1942. One vacancy.was sup- plied. Roll call was• answered by a New Years Thought. Rev. Copeland closed with prayer. St. Stephens Church. Annual Meeting A well attended annual Vestry meeting of St. Stephens Church was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. S. King last week, with repre- sentatives of the different branches of the church organization in attendance. The financial statement showed all obligations met by 100% with 'a sub- stantial ballance for 1942. The only change in the officers was that of the Rector's Warden, Mr. Clifford Dodds taking this office, succeeding Mr. T. Roy Strong, who retired after a faith- ful service of twelve years. A vote of appreciation was extended to Rev, Mt. and Mrs. Ball for their continued ef- forts in the advancement of the wel- fare of the Parish. The A. Y. P. A. took advantage• of the occasion ,by presenting the organist, Mrs, N. Wade with an occasional chair, A vote of appreciation was cordially extended to Mr, and Mrs. King for their hospit. ality and the use of their home, The hostess together with the ladies served an appetizing lunch at the close T Mrs, Bennett, Pordwich, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Robert Ferguson, Mrs. Miles, Toronto, spent the week- end with her brother, Mr. R. W, Wade and Mrs. Wade and attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs, Hamilton on Sttnday. Sunday guests of Mrs. Grainger weret Mr. and Mrs, Spence, Mrs. tit. Pherson and little son Bobby, of Sea.. forth, Mrs, Arthur Caperoi and her moth- er, Mrs. Robinson are guests of Rev, and Mrs. L, Ball at the Reetoty„ A Curling team from here was Its Palmerston on. Monday and competed gaggagimmimmomia.. REMNANTS Table of. Remnants at Clearing Prices GORRIE 5. C. Edgar, local garage pro- prietor, spent a few days in Toronto last week. Mr. and Mrs, R, Spotton of Wing- ham, were guests of Mr, and Mrs. E. H. Strong ott Friday. Mr, Bower Parrish, who has been employed in Hanover for the 'past couple of months, returned home on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. David Dane of Tor- onto, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wade and attended the funeral of het aunt, Mrs. William Hamilton on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Cloyne Michel and little danIghter Karen, spent Sunday with friends in Ritehener, Mr, Keith Watson and Miss lean Ferrier of Fergus, Mri Harry Watson in the tonsplel. They were onSueteaS., of Listowel also Ivft. coward' Stewattful in winning a prize.