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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-04-09, Page 5IP* ::-News : Mary Barron The Flexible Straightcut NEW LOW PRICE now only $2.25 The Dressmaker Slip— Bia-straight style corn- bining a flexible straight cut skirt with a darted I bust section—a patented feature.. Shouldn't ride up in front or bind in back. . _ Each size is individually patterned, so be sure to get brassier size—choice of two materials, (a finely • woven rayon crepe), or Bemberg (rayon) Satin i with Venise type edging around top. Sizes 32 to44. KAYBAR SLIPS NOW A SLIP THAT FOLLOWS YOUR ;; FIGURE • iR IN ACTION DOESN'T RESIST IT U U SLIP THE KINSMEN CLUE of Kincardine presents MART KENNET And His Western • Gentlemen Art Hall man Judy Richards 3,of a Kind" The Quartet Kincardine Pavilion . Tues., April 14 Dancing frow 9,30 Proceeds for Service Work .ake: Advantage :Of . Th* Chance To. Buy Qual#:y. Merchandise FINE CLEAN STOCK OF MARTIN-SENOUR qik • PAINTS AND ENAMELS Special Imp. Quarts Sovereign , „ „ . 59c HOUSECLEANING CALLS FOR MANY ART- ICLES WHICH . WE CAN SUPPLY AT A SAVING TO YOU. Stepladders, Mops, Polisheis ant Waxes — Get Your Dr. Hess Products Here. REMEMBER THE WARNING to purchase your coming winter's fuel now., as no one can tell their chances by Fall. Your Bank will loan you the money to purchase your coal now, at a saving to you, and no risk in not having coal for the coming winter. ORDER NOW FROM DONALD RAE&SON Anthracite Alberta Stove & Nut Stove Lump Pocahontas Stove Lime, Plaster, Gyproc, Martin Senour Paints Lath, Etc. Heavy & Shelf H'dware PHONE 27 — WE DELIVER FREE! FREE! SUN-TESTED WALLPAPERS & lci;SlgrFe PAINT PRODUCTS Every Saturday Until May 30th In co-operation with the manufacturers, we will give ABSOLUTELY FREE: One room of Sun-Tested Wallpaper and One container of yers—taze Paint, Enamel or Varnish THIS IS HOW IT WORKS Duplicate copies of all CASH SALES of SUN-TESTED WALLPAP- ERS and IOW, PRODUCTS will be placed in a sealed box. A draw of two CASH RECEIPTS will take place each Saturday at CKNX at 6:00 p.m. BE SURE TO TUNE IN Winners of the Wallpaper draw will be entitled to a room of SUN- TESTED WALLPAPERS, any pattern, equal in value to• the amount of their CASH RECEIPTks drawn. Winners of the paint draw will receive an amount of lartigla" PAINT, ENAMEL or VARNISH, equal to the largest container ofX.f —f-eit2 PAINT shown on the CASH RECEIPT as drawn. Receipts for less than one pint will not be considered. A room of wall- paper must consist of both walls and borde;, ceiling optional. The FREE PRIZE must be accepted in F073/.0.2.2 PAINT products and SUN-TESTED WALLPAPERS within 30 days from the date of draw- ing. We will reserve the right of announcing the winners' names in the Advan- ce-Times and over CKNX at 6:00 each Saturday night, and to post them in our window. Will the LUCKY CUSTOMERS please call at The Wallpaper Shop and qualify for their Free Prize. The Wallpaper Shop Wingham Ebner Wilkinson, Decorator NEW LOCATION OPPOSITE QUEENS HOTEL 411111111111111111111 111 Thursday, April 9th, 1.942 I:AM ADVANCE' rimEs U U U 1 U U U U U OBITUARY • Miss 'Rachel McCurdy Following an illness of three weeks With pneumonia Miss Rachel McCurdy passed on at ' the residence, Frances Street, early Sunday morning, April 5. She had lived all her life in this district. She was born on the its line of Morris, a daughter of the late Samuel McCurdy and Isabelle Mc- Clennand, well known pioneers of the township. For a number of years she resided on the 5th concession of Mor- ris but for the past twenty years has lived in Wingham. Slie was an ardent member of St. Paul's Anglican church and took an active interest in the Woman's Association and the Ladies' She is survived by 'three brothers and , a sister, George of Wingham; William John of Winnipeg; Robert of Bossevain, Man., and Elizabeth Jane also of Wingham. Rev. E. 0. Gallagher conducted the funeral service at the family residence, Frances Street, on Tuesday afternoon. Burial took place in Wingham Cem- etery. The pallbearers werd James 'Mc- Curdy, George McCurdy and Wilbur McCurdy of Galt, Charles Bosman, Willard Armstrong, Clare VanCamp, WEDDINGS Thomas - Fischer In a quiet spring ceremony at. Knox Presbyterian Church, Cranbrook, Ont- ario, of which the bride Was a mem- ber, Mae Fischer, elder daughter of Mr; and Mrs, Jacob W. Fischer, Brus- sels, became the bride of Arthur Bern- ard Thomas, son of Mrs, William El- ston, of Morris Township and the late Albert Thomas, Rev. 5, E. Taylor officiated. Miss, Allie J. Forrest, Granbrook, played the wedding march, Miss Verla Margaret Fischer was her sister's attendant and James Elston, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The' bride, who was given in Marriage by her father, looked charm- ing in a street-length dress of heaven blue sheer with contrasting navy ac- cessories. Her corsage was pink and white carnations and sweet peas, and She Wore a alttSter of sweet peas in her hair. The bridestuaki Was dres- sed in tropical rose sheer with black accessories and her flowers Were a ..COrfag.t .t1t3tittiet. ;peas, With a similar' cluster worn in her hair. A wedding dinner was served to the bridal party and immediate relatives at the home of the bride's brother, Stanley Fischer, in Cranbrook, The rooms were • decorated in pink and white and spring flowers, and the bride's table, centred with a three- storey wedding cake, was prettily done in the same colors. The bride's mother wore a blue flowered crepe and the mother ,of the bridegroom wore ,a navy blue crepe. For travel- ing the bride chOse a -navy English wool coat with revers of white, navy felt hat- and• white accessories. Fol- lowing‘ the honeymoon trip Mr. and Mrs, Thomas will reside in Hespeler. Palmer • - Lane • Spring flowers formed an attractive setting for the wedding which took place on Saturday, April 4th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lane, Wroxeter, when their elder daughter, Maybelle Jean, became the bride of Dr. Ronald Bruce Palmer, son of Mr. and . Mrs. Burpee Palmer, Norwich, The ceremony was solemnized by Rev. Kenneth MacLean, Wingham and the wedding music was played by Miss June Buchanan, B.A. - • The bride, given ,in marriage _by her father, was gowned in white . sheer chiffon with sweetheart 'neck-line and fitted lines. She wore her mother'S` wedding veil caught in a wreath of orange blossoms. Her 'bouquet was of pink 'roses and sweet peas. She was attended by her sister, Miss Muriel Lane, who wore pale blue net embroid- ered with silver and carried a bouquet of coloured sweet peas, ,Little Agnes Palmer, sister of the groom, was train-bearer, dressed in pink taffeta, Mr. Crawford Palmer was his brothers best man. Following the ceremony the bride's. mother, wearing Alice blue, was host- ess at a 'reception dinner served by several friends of the bride. Later the happy couple left for a short wedding trip, the bride travelling in a powder blue ettSenible with navy accessories, Both bride and groom are graduates of the University of Western Ontario, a Migliarini ., Elliott Easter lillICS and ferns on the altar formed the Setting for a pretty wed- ding at the HolyFamildy Catholie '' New Hamburg, at. highi noon Saturday when 'Path& $, Winters ted in marriage. Maxine Alberta Elliott, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Leonard Elliott, New .1-Iamburi and Prlvaw' Oliver John Migliarini, of Kitchener, son of the late Mr. and Mrs,. E, Mig- liarini, The bride, given in marriage by her father, loolod charming in street length dress' of baby blue wool crepe made on princess lines and wore a corsage of'roses, Miss Phylis. Gor- don of Toronto was maid of honor, becomingly gowned in .a street length dress of dusty rose crepe and a corsage of Talisman roses, Mr. Harold liarini of Kitchener, brother of the bridegroom was best man. Miss Anna Pietreich, .church organist played the wedding music. Immediately after the wedding a reception was held at the bride's home. Receiving with the brid- al. party was the bride's mother wear- ing a street length dress of turquoise sheer and a corsage of sweet peas. The bride's table, decorated with pink and white streamers, was centred with the wedding cake. Those assisting were the bride's grandmother and bridegroom's sister-in-law. The bride chose for travelling a light blue dress with matching accessories, Following • the wedding trip to eastern cities the couple will reside in Kitchener. BORN - ANGUS — In Wingham General Hospital, on Thursday, March 26th, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Angus, Jr., a son. DAVIS — In Wodstock General Hospital, on March 30th, to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Davis, a daughter, Sharron Lee. Died — on March 31, in Woodstock Hospital, Sharron Lee Davis. Burial took place in Wingham Cemetery. !MURRAY — In Wingham General Hospital, on Thursday, April 2nd., to Mr. and Mrs, David A. Murray, Wingham, a son, Donald James (Don). WILD — In Wingham General Hos- pital, on Tuesday, April 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wild, Wingham, a son. WHEELER— In Wingham General Hospital, on Wednesday, April 1st, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wheeler, R. R. No. 2, Bluevale, a son. EAST WAWANOSH The Brick Church W. M. S. held their Easter Thankoffering meeting on Good Friday, April 3rd, at the home of Mrs. Chas. Shiell with a good at- tendance:, Mrs. Chas. Shiell's group was in charge. The meeting opened by singing a hymn.. Several portions of scripture bearing on Easter were then read by one of the members. Prayer was offered for our church and community and the youth of Canada and for those in cur armed forces. A hymn was sung and Rev. Mr. Dunlop, the pastor, gave a fine address. He spoke on IGOd's satisfaction in the life ,and .obedience of Jesus Christ; using the text, "We see not yet all things put under him but we see. Jesus." The meeting closed with prayer. The May meeting will be held on the 14th of May on account of the Presbyterial meeting at Clinton being the first week of May. Mrs. Thompson closed the meeting with the iBenediction. SALEM Mrs,Hatfield and Miss Laura Ben- nett, of Toronto, spent a couple of days „last week with their mother, MA. Edwin Bennett. Miss Reta Cathers of Toronto, call- ed on her parents, Mr: and Mrs. W. A. Cathers last week-end, Mrs. Earl Acheson and family, and Miss Iva 'Gallaher, of London, spent Easter with their parents, Mr. and Mrs: A. E. Gallaher. Mrs. D. L. Weir and Miss Helen Longley spent Easter with friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Galloway and family and Mrs. Gallaway's mother, Mrs. Wm. Casemore, of Gorrie, have moved into the house west of here recently vacated ,by Mr. and Mrs, Mil- ler. Mr. Gallaway 'has purchased this property. We welcome them to our community. Mr. Edwin Palmer visited over the week-end with friends in London. Mr. Eldred Cathers and Miss Ev- elyn Cathers •of Toronto, spent Easter with their parents, Mr. and Mrs, Chas Cathers. Miss Marjorie Renwick of Belinore also was a visitor at the same home. Miss Kathaleen Willits of Brussels spent the, week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Melvin Willits. TICKETS—$1,00 EACH — On Sale. At CKNX--WINGHAM Webster's—LUCK N 0 W or remit to J. W. MacLeod, Bpx 226, Kincardine, enclosing stamped, self-addressed envelope 211111011111111111010611 standing committee, Report of nom- inating committee and election of of- ficers, Paying membership fees for nert year. Honored Prior to Departure' Mr. and. Mrs. Cline Yeo were the guests of honor at a party in the For- ester's Hall on Monday evening before leaving for Paisley, where Mr. Yeo has been transferred to the C.N.R. section. Rev. C. Tavener acted as chairman and the following program was enjoyed. Vocal and piano selec- tions by Misses Jean Stewart and Irene Taylor of Wingham and Miss Dorothy Aitken, Bluevale; readings by Mrs. C. Tavener, Mrs. Snarling John- ston and Mrs. M. L. Aitken. A sing song was led by Miss Aitken. Mrs. Earl Hamilton read an address and Alex McCracken and J. H. Smith pre- sented Mr. and Mrs. Yeo with an oc- casional chair 'and an electric table lamp. Mr. 'Yeo replied in apprecia- tion of the beautiful gifts. GORRIE Splendid Red Cross Shipments The work committee of Red Cross are ,justly proud of their workers as the list of articles packed April 1st shows—Seamen's Comforts: 7 turtle- neck sweaters, 16 pr. whole mitts, 2 aero caps, 5 pr. long stockings, 3 pr. socks, 2 scarfs, 12 turtle-neck tuckins. Army and Airforce needs: 2 V-neck sweaters, 1 turtule-neck sweater, 11 scarfs, 40 pr. socks, 2 pr. gloves, 2 pr. wristlets, 1 pr. mitts, 275 khaki hand- kerchiefs. Hospital Supplies: 9 pr. pyjamas, 150 gauze handkerchiefs. Refugee needs: 24 quilts, 58 babies diapers, 7 children's dresses, 13 pr. panties, 10 girls pyjamas, 1 pr. stock- ings, 4 pr. mitts,' 1 pr. bootees, 2 bon- nets, 11 mother's gowns, 37 babies gowns, 1 boys suit, 1 babys pillow, 4 bibs and 1 complete layette consist- ing of 24 diapers, 3 dresses, bands, 1 pr. stockings, 1 pr. bootees, 1 pr. mitts, 1 bonnet, 1 sweater, 3 slips, 1 blanket, 3 bibs, 2 wash cloths, 2 cakes soap and 1 can powder. Also the committee would like' all work which was taken out prior to March 1st., to be turned in • either finished or un- finished before April 15th,, as there is an urgent need for these goods at once. Miss Acheson, of Molesworth, was a guest at the Rectory a few days last week, while in the, village called on a number of friends. Little Miss Betty Newton, spentolaSt week with her aunt and uncle, iMr. and Mrs. Anson Galbraith. Mrs. D. Hicks, Harriston, spent last week , with her sister, Mrs. R. H. Stephens. Mr. arid Mrs, Telford Montgomery and family of Kitchener, spent the holidays with parents, Mr. and Mrs. John 'Montgomery, also her mother, Mrs. W. G„Strong. Miss Doris Sample is spending some time in Teeswater, Mr. Robert Wade, of London, spent his Easter vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W, N. Wade, Mrs. J. Dinsmore spent the week- end in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Cathers and baby daughter, of Port Erie, spent Good Friday with his parents, Mr, and Mrs: David Cathers, after spending a Lw days with her daughter, Mrs. Archie Scott and Mr, Scott, at Elyth. Mr. and Mrs, Harry Mrs, Ernest Icing and Miss Loreen King spent the week-end hi Toronto, the guests of Mr, and Mrs. Percy Coiner, Miss 'Martha Xaind Who has spent the past couple of months with her brother in Seaforth, returned last week, Mr. and Mrs, Laurence Short and son Ronald, of Feigns, spent the week- end with her mother, Mrs. Earngey. A Day Of Moving April Fool's Day here proved N be a day of moving. In our small'vil- lage there were no less than 7 changes, namely: Mrs. McIntyre moved to Owen Sound, and into her house went the new purchasers, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Marshall, while the house they vacated, (the Austin home) was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Abram, of more. Then Mr, and Mrs. Oliver Galloway moved to the Casemore farm in Turnberry, Mr, and Mrs, Robt Harrison on an exchange of homes went to the Gallaway house 'with Mrs, Kenneth Gallaway and twin sons mov- ed into the Harrison home, Then Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Ashton moved into Laurence Short's house, and on Thursday, Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Lovell moved their household effects to their new home, the little cottage at the south of the village. On Monday evening next the mem- bers of the Evening Auxiliary will meet at the home of Mrs. Charlie Black for their April meeting which will take the form of a quilting. The members are asked to please try and be on hand as there are two quilts ready. Mr. Alex Livingstone of Toronto, was a holiday guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Short. Mr. and Mrs. Robt Warwick, Mr. and Mrs. William Scott and Miss Vi- ola Mathers all of Morris, were Easter Sunday visitors of Mr. F. C. Taylor, Mrs. Curie of Belmore is spending a few days with her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Marshall. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Higgins, Mr. Joe Higgins of Turnberry were Sun- day guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gallaher. Mr. Mervin Stephens, Thorndale, is spending his Easter vacation with his mother, Mrs, R. H. Stephens. Mr. Kenneth Underwood was a vis- itor to 'Elora on Friday. Miss J. Pearl Stinson was in Tor- onto last week attending the Millinery openings. Mr. George McKee attended the Palmer - Lane wedding, his neice, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Lane at. Salem on Saturday. Miss Edna Proctor of Wingham is spending a few days this week with Mrs. Stephens, On Tuesday evening last Mr. W. H. Gregg was pleasantly surprised when Mr. Robt Graham, president 'of the How'ick Mutual Farmer's Fire Insur- ance Company called on him repre- senting the directors and staff , and NEW LOW PRICE now only $1.98 These slips are made by the •same manufac- turer of Mary Barron and are cut Biastraite and fashioned of good-wearing woven Rayon in corded pattern. Sizes 32 to 44. SEE WINDOW U gwALKER STORES CIMITED "The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail" I. Telephone 36 Wingham, Ont. iiiislommusominuitinutimminisminv•mmusum•mmote BLUEVALE Miss Marline Barton is visiting with h er father, Mr, Gordon Barton in Tor- onto during her Easter vacation, Mr, and Mrs, Gordon Hamilton and Mr. Archie Haliday, Toronto, spent son of Heiman and Mr. and Mrs, the week-end with his Mother. Ghainney of Wingham, were Easter Mrs, Hamilton has returned' home visitors with Mr, and Mrs, Earl Ham- ilton also Mrs. F. Churchill, Institute Annual April 14 The annual meeting' of, the Wom- an's Institute will be held on. Tues- day, April 14th, at the home of Miss Duff, Roll Call, An article I have made and an proud to exhibit. Re- VOA of secretary-treasurer, iireS1-• Mita address, Report of conveners of made a presentation of a beautiful per- sonal gift, also a letter in appreciation of Mr. Gregg's efficient services with the company who for the past 18 years has served as director. Mr. Gregg resigned as director at their annual meeting held here a few weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs. Opperthauser, of El- mira and Miss Helen Jefferson, of Owen Sound, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Foster, on Easter. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Strong and son spent Easter with her mother near Ayton. W. A. Held Quilting The regular meeting of the Wo- men's Auxiliary of St. Stephen's church met at the residence of Mrs. George King on Thursday last with a fair attendance. The ladies worked at piecing two quilts, which were start- ed, one for Red Cross and one for the Deanery. As this meeting was to have been a quilting, a paper had not been prepared, but following devotion- al prayers and business, Mrs. Holmes gave a few well chosen words on the keeping of Lent and its benefit to our spiritual needs. Miss Acheson, of Molesworth, a guest, then gave a .very interesting talk about Rev. George McKay and his experiences as a mis- sionary in Formosa and also of the work his father had done there and how he had been called to be a mis- sionary there. Closing prayers were conducted by the president, and the hostess then served a 'dainty lunch while all enjoyed a social half hour.. 1