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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-03-12, Page 533,900.7ort Bat tleship Laancbed Me 80-million-dollar, 35,000-ton U.S. battleship Alabama is shown as she slid down the ways at Ports. mouth, Va. The ship which was christened by Mrs. Lister Hill, wife of the U.S. senator from Alabama, is the first to be built in the Ports- mouth yards since the Spanish- American war. The keel of the Alabama was laid Feb. 1, 1940. Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Burg- man. Mr. Harvey Beeeroft, University of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Bee- croft. Mr. and ;Mrs. A. D. MacWilliam and Sally Lu were London visitors with his parents for a couple- of days last week. Mr. and Mrs. C. Yeoman and baby of Kitchener, are visiting this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carter, The following members of the 99th Field Battery, Camp Borden, were home for the week-end: Captain Elmer D. B.S.M. Bert Mitchell, Sgt. Frank Hopper, Bdr. Ted Elliott, Bdr. George Fitzpatrick, Bdr. George Ter- vit S. Jeffray. Mumps at the 99th ipattery Sixty-one members of the 99th Field Battery stationed at Camp Bor- den are under quarantine for mumps. Thirteen have actual cases and the other 48 are in quarantine for obser- vation. AIRGRAPH MESSAGES PROVING POPULAR Almost 200,000 Airgraph Messages Sent Large 'Fancy Bela Towel Specials 39c each And 29c each Special big thick towels that will be popular with the family because they'- re soft, absorbent and colorful. White with all- over checks and stripes in multi-colors featuring rose, blue, gold or green, Large size, about 22 by 42 inches. 39c each or 3 for $1.15 POPULAR WALKER'S TOWELS Colorful checks on snowy white ground. Cotton Terry Bath Towels with well looped surface—easy drying and serviceable in a choice of colors to brighten your bathroom—size about 21 by 42 inch. 29c Each or 2 for 55c USEFUL "TURKISH" TOWELS Well made Terry Towels priced for economy!: Well-tufted, thick cotton yarns. Natural ground with vivid stripes and fringed ends. Do not readily show soil. Size about 19 by 36 inches. 29c Each or 2 for 55c WALKER STORES, IMITED "The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail" Telephone 36 Wingham, Ont. Coat News For You PERFECT! FOR SPRING Not too dressy — slot too tailored! That's the secret of these coats! You'll wear them every- where . . . changing their mood with ygur acces- sories. See our classic examples •in: 'navy, black, fancy tweeds and pastels. $12.95 - $15.95 - $19.95 WALKER STORES, LIMITED "The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail" Telephone 36 Wingham, Ont. SWEEPING SKIES OVER CONVOY Almost 200,000 Airgraph messages from all parts of Canada have been flown across the Atlantic to our Arm- ed Forces in the "United .Kingdom since the inauguration of the Airgraph System a few months ago—according to information released by the Hon. William P. Mullock, K.C., M.P., Post- 1 master General. Airgraph messages come from all parts of the country indicating that the service is being 'widely used: Every effort is being made to improve the service, and ac- cording to reports it is operating smoothly at the present time, but will continue to improve as more favorable Atlantic weather conditions prevail during coming months. WESTFIELD Messrs Harvey McDowell and Thomas fardin, left last week for Windsor, where they have secured work. Miss Phoebe Dinsmore hai return- ed to her home at Wingham after spending several weeks with friends in this vicinity. Miss Jean Campbell of Goddich, visited on Thursday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell. Mr. Melvin Taylor has purchased the farm of Mr, Robt. Winter of the 6th, concession of East Wawanosh: Lots of novels don't sell despite the fact that they're bound to. * * * * What you believe must influence what you are, What you are deter, mines what you do, and What yeti do determines your value here and here- after,—Jari Tudor. GORRIE Red Cross Shipment Gorrie and district Red Cross made another large shipment last Wednes- day, It etugee-31 guilts, 1 large af- ghan, 67 women's gowns, 16 girls py- jarnaS, 2 boys' pylarnas, 1 child's sleep- Hospital. As we go to press no ar rangements have as yet been made for the funeral. Former Resident Passes • , • A former resident of Gorrie, Miss Bessie Scott Wilson, of Parkland, .tom berta, passed on February 25th, at the: age of 63 years. She had been ill for several months. She was the daughter- of Robert L. Wilson and lived, irt Ger— rie for a number of years. They went- West in 1908 and lived at Parklands for 10 years, then resided at Calgary.. Miss Wilson returned to the Park, land district in 1935 where she; has resided on her farm. Burial took place in Nanton Cemetery. Vern Clark, R.C.A.F., Kingston who is on leave and visiting his parents in Listowel, spent the week-end with his friend, Mr. Joe Earngey in town. IMPROVE your. Crops and reap more PROFIT .T — UDICIOUS purchase of Registered or Govern 1".° merit Tested seed grain will enable you tom improve the quality of your crops, increase the, yield, and make your farm operations more. profitable. The results depend largely upon the forethought given to cultivation, fertilization and the quality of seed you plant. This Bank is prepared to make loans for any purpose which will promote successful farming. Consult the Manager of our nearest Branch. THE DOMINION BANK ESTA81;181.1EIJ 1871 G. C. GAMMAGE, Manager liVINGliAM ADVANCE -T1mEs ' Thur.aday„ March 12th„ 1942 OBITUARY John Frederick Groves Following an illness of three weeks, John F. Groves, a former Clerk of the Municipality of the Town of Wing- ham, passed on at the home of his neice, Mrs. Bert Elliott, Goderich, Ontario, on Tuesday, March 3rd, in his 80th year. Mr. Groves was well known and highly respected by a large circle of friends in this district. He was for a time teacher at the Brown- town school and later was for 18 years clerk of Wingham. 19 years ago he went to Toronto to reside but for the past two years has lived in God- erich. He was twice married. His first wife was Lavina Hart and his second marriage was to Ella Porter, who pas- sed on four years ago. He was a mem- ber of the Anglican Church, the 1.0.0. F., and the L.O.L. Surviving is a son Frederick and a daughter, Mrs. Ray (Vennie) Neil, both of Toronto, One son Howard predeceased him by ten years. He is also survived by one sis- ter, Mrs. Kate Mowat, Acton, Ontario. The funeral which was under the auspices of Wingham L,O.L, No. 794 Since the Start' of the war Canada's Navy has shown phenomenal ability to tope with heavy, demands made upon it. Among the proudest achievements .has, hail the Work , done on convoy gone to bed, and found that he had passed on, Me was in his 40th year. Born in Grey Township, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Ma- chan, Gordon attended S. S. No, Grey and the Spotton Business Col- lege here, For A time he was an in- spector of steel and cement with. the Department of Highways and then for three' years was with the I3nick Corp- oration at Flint, Mich. In November 1928 he came to Wingham his brother Howard, and purchased the Boyce plumbing business and since that time have continued to operate it under the name, Machan Brothers. He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, the former ,Gladys MacDonald, of Culross, to whom. he was -married, in 1930, and four children, Ruth .age 10- Ronald and Donald, twin sons . • • age 6; and Doris age 8, He is also survived by seven brothers and one Sister, Howard, of Wingham; James, Earl, Lawrence, and Leonard of Grey Township; Clifford, of Dresden; Les- lie, of Streetsville and Mrs, Valance Inglis, of Grey Township. The Funeral service will be held from his late residence, Josephine St., at 2,30 p,m.,'on Thursday, March 12th and will. be conducted by his minister, Rev, Kenneth MacLean. Burial will take place in 'Wingham Cemetery. Mrs.' Herbert T. Kent The death of a former Wingham resident, Mrs. Herbert T. Kent, (Mae Cantelon), occured in. Brantford Gen- eral Hospital, Sunday morning, March 8th. The Tuesday previous to her death, Mrs. Kent underwent an oper- ation from which she failed to rally. She was in her 47th year, was born at Bluevale and attended Wingham Public and High Schools. After her Marriage 23 years ago they lived in Kitchener but for some years have resided in Brantford. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. R. J. Cantelon, of town, her husband and one son, Robert, a member of the Royal Can- adian Navy aboard the corvette, God- erich. She also is survived by two brothers, Lean and Roy, both of Wirigham, The funeral was held from the family residence, Brantford, on Tues- day afternoon with burial taking place in Brantford Cemetery. Mrs. James Dow This community was saddened on Thursday last when it was learned that Mrs. James Dow had passed on. Formerly Mary Ann (Minnie) Mc Burney, dakighter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McBurney of East Wa- wanosh, she was one of a family of eight chilen, five of whom survive, Mrs. Rolla. (Charlotte) Scott and Stewart, of East Wawanosh; Mrs. Charters, of Montana; Allen, of Tor- onto and Charles df Wingham. One daughter, Mrs. Norman (Mary) Coul- tes, of East Vawanosl, two sons‘and her husband are left to mourn her passing. She was in her 60th year and was married to her bereaved husband 28 years ago. Rev. G. H. Dunlop of Brick United Church conducted the funeral service at the family residence on Saturday afternoon. Burial took place in Wingham Cemetery, BORN McKAGUE Wingham General Hospital, on Tuesday, March 3rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred McKague, Turnberry, a daughter. MUNDELL — In Wingham General Hospital, on Monday, March. 9th, to Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Mundell, Bluevale„ a son. NEWTON — In Wingham General Hospital, on Wednesday, March 4th, to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley New- ton, R. R. No, 1, Bic evale, a daughter. SCOTT — In Wingham General Hospital, on Saturday, March '7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott, Bel- grave, a son. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Jack Reavie spent a few days in London last week. Mr. and Mrs. E. Armitage of Arva were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Young. Henry Jensen, Ordnance Corps, Pet- ttwawa, is spending a leave at his home here. Irene Taylor spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Win, Taylor, 6th line of Turnberry, Mrs, George Schaefer of Goderich, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. John MeCool, Mr. Jack Reavie and Mr. Wilfred Arthur attended a Mechanics School last week at London. She was accompanied by Private Phyllis Rose, of the Canadian Wo- inen's Service Force, Toronto, Mrs. Terry Gordon, of Toronto, was in town for a few days with her brother, Mr. Tom. Baker, who .is ill, .X.(r, and Mrs. Alex McNevin also Mr. Purdie of 'Goderich, visited with Mr. and Mrs, Robt, Deyell, Sunday, Mrs, Grant MacLean and son Don- ald, have returned bonne after visiting with Mends in' Chatham 'and Hamil- ton. Bill Mittman, bental College, Of er, 1 girls' gown, 8 girls' dresses, infants gowns, .5 infants gowns, 2 in- fants slips, 7 pr. panties, 1 baby's pillow, 1 pr. baby's mitts, 8 ,boys' • shirts, Hospital-2 hospital quilts, 179 gauze h'dkfs, 7 pr, pyjamas, 2. extra pants, 1 pr. bedsoeks. Seamen — turtle-neck sweaters, .5 pr. seamen's stockings, 1 pr. socks, 2 v-neck sweat- ers, 5 pr. mitts, 3 tuck-ins, 1 body belt, 1 pr knee warmers, 5 scarfs, Army and Airforce-4 pr. socks, 17 scarfs, 1 pr. mitts, 1 tuck-in, 100 .khaki h'.dkfs, 1 v-neck sweater, 2 Pr, gloves, Also the committee packed 13 boxes for boys of the district who are overseas, Bach of th6e contained 1 pr. socks, 2 h'dkfs, chocolate, tea, maple sugar, cigarettes, soap, razor blades and a few other necessities. Held Variety Entertainment Members of L.0./.3,A, No. 810 stag- ed a successful variety entertainment in the Orange Hall, Gorrie, on Friday evening, which was thoroughly enjoy- ed by their friends including members of L.O.L. No. 761, A small admission was charged and the proceeds amount- ing to almost $16.00 will be donated to the Chinese Relief Fund. The lad- ies in charge served the usual appet- izing lunch at the close. What was considered one of the most enjoyable evenings of the season. The W. A. of St. Stephen's church intend holding their annual St. Pat- rick Sale followed by the usual Hot Supper in the Orange Hall, Gorrie, on Saturday afternoon, 14th inst. Stephen's Group Had Fine Meeting St, Stephen's W. A. held a very suc- cessful meeting on Thursday last, at the home of Mrs. Isaac Wade, when around twenty were present, the presi- dent, Mrs. Holmes taking charge of same. • A quilt for the Deanery bale was being pieced during the afternoon, and which was nearly completed. The devotional period commenced with prayers led by the president and minutes were read, and Roll Call an- swered by a verse or thought on "The Cross," The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs, W. C. King on March 19th, with theme of "Sacri- fice" or "Mothering Sunday." Plans were completed for the St. Patrick supper and bazaar and sale of baking which will be held in the Orange Hall here on Saturday next, March 14th. Mrs. Ritchie read the beautiful hymn, "Take tip Thy Cross, the Saviour said If Thou Wouldst My Disciple be." Mrs. Ball gave a very instructive paper on "I am the Way" taken from St. John, 14th chapter, 6th verse, ex- plaining the preceding verses and how Jesus wanted to leave comfort, and also keep his disciples thinking of Him and doing his will. Christ took his disciples on a "Journey for the Soul," and that He would be with them always, in Spirit. After convic- tion they went fearlessly forth in the Way of the Cross that Christ had taught them. There are several ways to choose, but all other roads lead to death and destruction, but Christs way is the only way. If we are true Christians we will have a communion of Spirit with God and Christ and attain fellowship with Him through prayer and study of His word. There- fore Christ's Way is love, service, (Sacrifice or the Cross), and Hope and Faith. Closing prayers were conducted by the president, and a pleasant social half hour spent while the hostess serv- ed a very dainty lunch. Miss Edna Lawrence of Toronto, spent the, week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lawrence. Mr. Gordon Edgar and son, Mr. Harold Edgar, spent Saturday in Tor- onto. Howick Over The Top Weill Howick too has done it again, They went over the top with the Vic- tory Loan. Our objective and quota was $98,500 but we have reached the toll of 8162;500. Our congratulations, to those who gave their money and to the canvassers, At the Red Cross rooms on Wed- nesday night the committee packed some 13 boxes which have been mail- ed to our boys now overseas, A list of thecontents is to be found with the Red Cross report in this issue, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. W, King at Edmore, Mr. Harold Finlay has obtained employment at the Ford Garage in Listowel. Miss Marjorie Hill, late of Haile- bury, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. R. G. Newton, Mrs. W. C. King, Mrs. Xerinth Hastie and family, spent Saturday With their sister, Mrs. T. J. McDonald at Molesworth. Mr. Stanley Dane and daughter, Miss Betty, Toronto, spent the week- end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Dane, Mr, and Mrs. Percy Unto) Tor- onto, Spent the weekend- with Iter parents, arid Mrs EttieSt Xing. was held Thursday afternoon from R. A. Currie's .Funeral Parlours, Wing- ham. The service was conducted by the Rev. E. 0. Gallagher, rector of St. Paul's Church also Worshipful Master of Wingham L.O.L. Interment took place in Wingham Cemetery. The pallbearers were R. A. Spotton, Sam Tyndall, Albert Sanderson, Jos. Scott, Jack McDonald, Alex Robert- son. Gordon Charles Meehan The sudden death of Gordon Charles Machan, one of Wingham's most prominent businessmen, was a great shock to the people of this community. Mr. Machan passed on from a heart attack about 1 a.m., Tuesday morning. Early Monday evening he, attended a meeting of the Board of Managrs of St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church, of which he was chairman, and followjng that took part in the play at the 'Odd- fellow's eughie, After, arriving home he hung up his coat and hat as usual and seated himself on a chair in the kitchen. Mrs. Machan heard him come in and after a short time she went downstairs to see why he had not duties: In this photo, ready for the enemy from the skies, a steel-helmeted seaman-gunner stands. guard, hoping to get a X041 1.),Ite.:411* out. iris sights. Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Hobbs and fam- ily of Preston, spent the week-end with her father, Mr. Jesse Harrison. George Heinmiller with the R.C.A. F. at Manning' Pool, Toronto, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. A. Heinmiller. Mr. and Mrs. C. Michel and little daughter, Karen, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michel in Goderich. Mr. Harold King spent a couple of days in London last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mundell and baby son of near Bluevale, were Sun- day guests of his brother, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mundell. Mr. Clegg Passed On The sad news was received Tuesday morning that Richard S. Ciegg had passed away in Listowel Memorial