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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-05-07, Page 5Gifts for .. ALL a. Mother Mother Would Welcome Gifts Such As:- Millinery Hosiery Gloves Handkerchiefs , Neckwear Blouses Purses ' Scarfs Lingerie Linens Oiled Silk or Rayon Umbrellas SLIPS Rayon Satin $1.00 Crepe Chale $1.59 Mary Barron $2.25 HANDKERCHIEFS Pure Linen Lace Trim 19c - 29c - 39c each BLOUSES White Sheer, Tailored or Fancy Lace Trim $2.25 $2.98 UMBRELLAS Oiled Silk or Printed Rayon $2.19 to $3.95 PURSES Stripes, Plain or Printed $1.00 - $1.98 - $2.98 DRESSES Printed or plain .. $2.98 Glory Prints .... $3.94 Printed Slubs ... $4.95 MILLINERY Smart Felts or Straws $1.98 to $3.95 GORDON GLOVES Fabric .. 49c to $1.25 Silk .... 79c to $1.19 GOWNS Crepe - Satins $1.98 to $2.98 • HARVEY WOODS LINGERIE Panties - Bloomers 59c pair BEMBERG HOSIERY 79c to $1.00 • SATIN PANTIES Lace or Faggoting Trim 59c to 79c . NECKWEAR Pique, Lace or Combination trim 49c to $1.49 BEDSPREADS CHENILLE TYPE 80x100 $4.98 CHENILLE 80x100 .., $7.95 - $17.95 HOUSECOATS Printed Cotton ' $1.98 to $3.95 Printed Seersucker $4.95 COATS Tailored or Sports $12.95 - $15.95 - $17.95 W•w•W•wilki Do You W-ovhamir? w-111-yilIAT HAVE: Yod • 4.-i-4or? 'a E LIFE EXTENSION /tit illiffasta e way The ONLY complete plan .of tire care to Fifie fou service that may mean a year - • 2 years-or even more EXTRA USE 41 of your cad • "Few motorists get any more than half the mileage built into their tires!" A startling statement ... but true. Today you must get all the mileage out of your tires . . you must keep your car running as long as possible. To help you get extra months of wear from your tires Goodyear created the TIRE LIFE EXTENSION PLAN . . . the only complete plait of systematic tire care. No- other tire conservation plan does as much • for you. Already thousands of Canadian motorists have signed up for this simple, easy, economical plan of guaranteed, pre- ferred service. Read the details below ... then sign up with your Goodyear dealer' at once! sKmilsommemglooguimmanoximigavvomommospim,wmnikrRial Here is what your local Goodyear Dealer does to MAKE 2fea4 (74e4 LAST LONGER! RIGHT AWAY he rotates your tires, inspects them care. fully inside and out, checks valve cores and caps, checks tubes for weak spots and leaks, scrapes rims free of rust, paints them 'and treats rim-well With graphite. He paints all tires, inflates them to Roper pressure. EVERY WEER he Checks the inflation of your WO with an accurate hand gauge. As the aver- age tire loses about two pounds of air a week it is essential that ho check your• tires regularly every week' EVERY 2 MONTHS he paints your tires with a special tire paint. At the same time he replaces valve caps when needed and checks valve insides and, if necessary, replaces them. .EVERY 6 MONTHS 'he removes tires from rims and thoroughly inspects them, He searches for cuts or bruises that may de- velop trouble. He checks tubes for weak spots. Scrapes - rims, paints them, treats rim-well with graphite. TWICE A YEAR he rotates your tires ac- cording to a scien- tific plan, reversing the direction of tire rotation. This can increase tread mile- age up to 25%. The policy also includes three tube repairs during the year. BONUS BENEFITS:. one free road service., call, one free major vulcanized sectional tire repair, or two ' free vulcanized spot- repairs, the Free reg. istration of all your tire serial numbers.. EVERY MONTH he jacks up your car and examines the outside of your tires. He removes nails, bits of glass, Im- bedded gravel or grit, He checks for signs of faulty wheel alignment, improp- erly adjusted brakes. WHAT THIS PLAN MEANS TO IOU When you Sign up for the saving habits you'll get Tire Life Extension Plan you more mileage from your receive a policy that covers tires than you ever thought the servicing of your tires was in theme and tubes, including certain In a nutshell : a small repairs, for 12 months. amount monthly invested in your tires may mean a year 4 di years Or even more extra'use of your can [very day you delay observing simpto. If ire. you throw mileage away! Sip* iv. vo44 0)ocksevx .%ed424,1 dulav tilt • • By carrying out the tested conservation methods in the plan without fail, and by Thursday, May 7th, 104Z WINGHAM ADVANa-TIMES Saturday Shopping Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. 4-WALKER STORES, LIMITED 'The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail" Telephone 36 Wingham, Ont. OBITUARY Charles Wesley Owens Charles Wesley Owens, highly re- spected resident and pioneer of Wel- wyn, Sask., died at his farm home, April 21st, in his 72nd year, He Was born at Belgrave, Ont., the second youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Owens. In 1899, he, with a younger brother, and his wife went west and some years later he ptirchased the half section of land on which he, built his home, and there he has lived ever since, just a quarter of a mile from the centre of the town. , .He was a member of the Methodist Church and a faithful attendant at the United Church until ill health overtook him. The funeral was largely atended, the service being held in Welwyn United Church and burial was made in the Welwyn Cemetery, April 23. Mary Montgomery . The death of Mary Montgomery occurred at the home of her neice, Mrs. George Hawthorne of Lower Wingham, Friday afternoon, Miss Montgomery has not enjoyed good health for some time but death came suddenly on Friday, Although she Was in her 85th. year Miss Montgom- ery took a clean interest in all that went on especially did she follow the war news. She was noted as being an expert knitter and until her health Stopped her she carried on this work as her part of the war effort. An tin* finished sock is evidence that .she•ear- tied on this activity as long aS She was able. She was born near Belfast, Ireland, and when a baby went to Glencoe, N. Y., with her parents, the late Andrew, and Jane Montgomery. Two years later they came and settled in Culross later moving to Turnberry. For some years Miss Montgomery lived in Detroit but for the past num- ber of years has resided in Wingliarn,, the last three with her neice, Mrs. George Hawthorne, She is survived by one brother, William H. Mont- gomery, Emanerson, Man„ and a nuin- ber of neices and nephews. She was a Member of St. Paul's Anglican Church. The funeral service was held in St. Paul's Anglican Church on Monday afternoon and was conducted by the Rev. 0. E. Gallagher, rector of the church, The pallbearers were George Baird, Harry Hopper, John Machin, William Burchill, Leslie Bryce and Wm. Chandler. Burial took place in Wingharri Cemetery. John Crowe There passed away at his home in Blaine Lake,. Sask., on April 30th John Crowe in his 83rd year. Mr. Crowe was well-known in this district as he lived the early part of his life in Cul- ross Township on the farm now owned by his nephew, Andrew McCormick. Thirty-four years ago he went to Blaine Lake where he has Since resid- ed, His wife predeceased hint five years ago, She was the former Cath- ethic McKinnon, daughter of the late Mn, ' arid 'Mrs, John .1VIcKitinon of hither*. He is"survived by five daughters and one son, Sister Cathar- ine of Vancouver, B, C.; Sister Dor- othy of North Battleford, Sask.; Mrs. HarrY .1-Inghes of New Wostminister, B. C.; Mrs, Victor 13ourgeault, Elaine Sask.; fan also of Elaine Lake, One sister also survives, Mrs. Dawes McDonald of Detour, Mich. He was a member of St. Andrew's Roman Cath- olic Church, Blaine Lake and burial tookplace ip Blaine Lake E. C. Cem- etery. Mrs. N, Johnston The death occurred in Blyth on Thursday of Mrs. Nathaniel Johnston, after a lingering illness. Deceased, be- fore her marriage, was Mary Elliott of East Wawanosh. Most of ,her life had been spent in that townsip, but in later years she and her husband moved to Blyth, where they had lived retired for some years. Her husband passed away five years ago. She is survived by two sons, Gordon, St. Catharines, and Eldridge, Blyth; two daughters, Mrs. W .J. Armstrong, Sault Ste. Marie, and Mrs, James Gib- son, Morris Township, Funeral services were held on Sat- urday to Union Cemetery. SALEM Mr. Wilfred Weir from near Win- nipeg, is home on leave visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Weir and other friends. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gallaher, of Toronto, are at present visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Gallaher. Miss Evelyn Cathers of Weston, spent the meek-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Gathers. Mr. and Mrs. John Gowdy spent one day last week with their daughter, Mrs. Fred Hyndman and Mr. Hynd- man of Gorrie. Mrs. W. E. Weir visited one day recently with her mother, Mrs. John Bush and sister, Miss Gertie Bush of Wroxeter, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McTavish, of Goderich, and Mrs. McTavish, of Windsor, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Weir. Miss Kathleen Willits, of Brussels, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Willits. BORN McPHERSON - In Wingham Gen- eral Hospital, on Thursday, April 30th, 1942, to Mr. and Mrs. John T. McPherson, R. R. No, 3, Tees, water, (pee Henrietta Craig), a daughter, Gwen Eileen, THOMPSON - At Youville Hospit- al, Noranda, Que., on Friday, May 1st, to Rev. and Mrs. John C. Thompson (nee Tena Reid), Arnt- field, Que., a daughter, Ann Eliza- beth. TAYLOR - In Wingham General Hospital, on Tuesday, April 28th, 1942, to Serg't. and .Mrs. Cameron Taylor (nee Hazel Orvis), a daugh- ter, Marilyn Elaine. SALLY'S SALLIES GORRIE Mrs. H. V. Holmes Honored On Thursday evening a large num- ber of St. Stephen's Anglican Church gathered in the Orange hall here to honor one of their most faithful mem- bers, one who.'has been active in all of the church work and choir, of which she is choir leader, and right from the Sunday School through all the organ- izations. This , honored member is Mrs. H. V. Holmes, who has always been a member of that Church. The members presented her with a life membership in the Diocesan Women's Auxiliary, She has been president of the local W, A. for the past 7 years. During the evening a short program was enjoyed with the following taking part; Miss Edith Ritchie, Misses Lor- een King, Edith Dinsmore, Mrs. Ball and Jim Strong, Mrs. Ball conducted community singing, Rev, R, S. Jones of Durham, a former rector here for 16 years, conducted the service and presented the certificate, while Mrs, J. H. Ball, of Toronto, the last rector's wife here, Dinned on the badge, Mrs, John Dinsmore, a member of the Wo- men's Auxiliary read an address, Mrs. Holmes, although taken corn- pletely by surprise, made a very suit- able reply and thanked the congrega- tion for their gift, Rat. Colwell of Defitialk has accept- ed a tall` to Carrie, rordWieh and Wroxeter Ariellean Churches, 'taking up his work here the first of jupe. Congratulations are extended to Mr. Levi Galbraith who on Sunday gele brated his 61)tit birthday, Mr, L. F, Ashton of Dundalk called on a few friends here on Thursday, Rev, and Mrs, R, S, Jones of Dur- ham, were guests of Mr, .and Mrs, W. C King also. Mr, and Mrs. R. W. N. Wade while in the village, The May meeting of the Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Percy Ashton on Wednesday next, May 13, Roll Call-"That sug- ar ,saving hint", Payment of fees,. The topic for the meeting-"Gardening .for 'victory, Mrs. J. H,\ Ball, Toronto, was the guest .of Mr. and Mrs. R, W. N. Wade and other Gorrie friends over the week-end, Mrs. Roland Nash, daughter Miss Margaret. and Master Peter, Miss Al- ma Nash, R. N., Misses Alice and Madeline Ritchie, all of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mrs, Thos, Nash, Special Mother's Day Service and Baptismal Service will be held in the United Church here on Sunday next at 13. a,m. , Mr. J. H, King, Toronto, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Chas. King. 'Mr. and Mrs, Laurence Short and son Ronald, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Earngey. The Evening Auxiliary will meet and Mrs. Percy Ashton. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Polloelc, of Ripley spent a few days last week with her brother, Mr. and Mrs, R, •G. Dane, Mrs. Thos, Short spent a couple of days in ',Fergus visiting her son, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Short, Mrs. Greaves, of Lindsay, is spend- m g a sho rt time with her nephew, Mr. Bill Young, •it Orangebill. Mr. and Mrs. Reg, Hobbs and fam- ily of Preston, spent the week-end with her father, Mr, Jesse Harrison. Mr, and Mrs, Perce Conner, Tor, onto, spent the week-end with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King. Mrs, May and. Miss Edna Laurence, Toronto, visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Laurence over the week- end, with Miss Edna staying a few days longer. Mr. and Mrs, Walker Hastie and son Donald, Mrs. Hastie Sr„ of Tor- onto, and Miss Jessie Hastie, of New York City, spent the week-end with their brother, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastie. Mr. William Earagey of St. Mary's and Mrs, Earngey, Brussels, spent the week-end with their aunt, Miss Kate Earngey. Mr, J. W. Scott, Blyth, was a Sun- day, guest of Dr, and Mrs. J. Arm- strong. Mrs, Neilson is spending a few days this week with her friend, Miss Gertie Bush at Wroxeter. MAKE YOUR TIRES LAST LONGER Call and we will explain the Goodyear Tire Life Extension Policy for passenger cars to you. Murray Johnson Goodyear Dealer next Monday evening at the home of Misses Evelyn and Margaret Dane, The members are asked to please bring their needle and thimble as there is another quilt to quilt, The Gorrie Cemetery Board are holding the annual meeting in the township hall here on Saturday after- noon at 3 p.m. C,G.I.T. Monthly 'Meeting The regular meeting of the C.G.LT, was held at the home of Miss Phyllis Hemingway, Thursday, April 30. The meeting opened with a poem, "The Pruner" by Miss Davison, The scrip- ture, 27 Psalm: 1-14 was read by Lu,. cille Underwood. Hymn 378 "Rise up 0 Men of God" was sung. Helen Irwin led in prayer. The story was read by Doreen Harrison and the dis- cussion given by Phyllis Hemingway, Hymn 550 "Abide with me" was sung. The meeting closed with the C.G.I.T. Purpose and Taps, A week previous the C,G.I.T. Girls were re-affiliated in the United Church basement. The Evening Auxiliary and the W. M.S. were present besides the guest speaker, Mrs. E. Whitfield. The girls served a very dainty lunch of sand- wiches, cookies and tea. Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Dickson of Dur- ham, also' Mr. and Mrs. Jasper, of Walkerton, were Sunday guests of Mr. Mrs, Ross and Miss. Ross have xi*, turned home after spending the winter months with the 'former's daughter,,. Um J: J. Allen in Wroxeter. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Scott of 131ylloi spent Sunday with her mother, Aim A, Hamilton, Some of the Gorrie people beard 'Lenny". King speak over the radio from London, Eng., late Saturday' night. A week ago .Sergt, Plui Neil- - son spoke On 'Sunday, Its' very plea,s..• ant for the borne folks to hear illg7 voices so clear, it seems to bring,tten* closer,.