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Money Saving
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For You Days
3 THURSDAY FRIDAY•3
It will pay you to read this advertisment carefully for it contains many articles
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you will need at substantial savings. It's our one big sale of the season when clear-
ing lines from our own stock combined with special purchases are offered at prices
far below regular which will mean savings from 10% to 25%. With merchandise
becoming scarcer every day this sale should be of even greater interest,
ays
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FREE TRAINING
With •
LIVING ALLOWANCE
Machine Shop Practice
YOU WILL BE PLACED IN
WAR INDUSTRY JOBS
ON GRADUATION
Women 18 and over,
Men 17 and over
(Subject to National Selective
Service rettrittionS),
write at once to
War Emergency Train-
ing Vocational School
Owen Sound
Under authority of the Doutitt.
ion-Provincial Emergency
Training Programme.
FA C4 1 IV Thursday, June 4th., 1942
WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIIVIES
Ready-to-Wear Values
COATS, DRESSES, MILLINERY, ETC.
Unbleached Sheeting
A serviceable quality if you want
to make sheets that must stand lots
of wear for economy. 74 inches wide.
21/2 yards for $1.09
Pillow Cases
Plain hemmed and hemstitched
pillow cases for general use, would be
ideal for the summer home etc.... 40
and 42 inches wide. Usually 69c pair.
Special 47c pair
Towel Values
Terry towels woven from strong
cotton yarns, in popular stripes and
borders.... A value we will not be able
to repeat. Size 16x34 usual 17c value.
Special 2 for 25c
Terry Towels
Always, needed and priced to save
you money. Extra special values for
good drying, easy washing and lots of
wear. Fancy stripes in various color-
ings--ssize about 17x37.
Special 4 for $1.00
Fancy Jacquard Towels
Deep color borders in fancy
Jacquard weave give an added luxury
touch and will give color to your kitch-
en or bath. Size about 18x36. Usual
45c value.
Special 3 for $1.00
Large Bath Towels
Large size, close full white Terry
napping on both sides. Fadeless
blended stripes and borders. Easy to
wash. Size about 22x42. Usual 49c
value.
Special 39c each.
Terry Face Cloths
Soft Terry face cloths that will
give plenty of service for so little.
Very special.
Special 6 for 25c
Big Beauty Bath Soap
A big 4-oz. cake of Walker's
Beauty Bath Soap, the kind that
everyone likes. • Special 6 cakes 25c
Pillow Cases
Extra value is woven into these
hemstitched pillow cases bleached pure
white and will give lasting satisfaction.
42 inches wide. Usually 98c pair.
Special 75c pair
Hemstitched Sheets
A favorite for economy in cotton
sheets, fully bleached. Values that
make it well worth your while to get
a few extra pairs. Size about 72x86.
Usual $1.79 value.
Special $1.39 each
Table Oil Cloths
Odd lengths of 514 and 614 table
oil cloths: Usually 39c and 49c yard.
Clearing at 1/2 Price
Prints And Broadcloths
Bright, refreshing, strongly woven,
broadcloth and floral prints, the value
that we consider cannot be surpassed.
36 inches wide.
Special Value 20c yard
Dish Cloths
Fancy checked dish cloths of
mesh weave in colors of green, gold,
red and blue.
Special 9c each •
Scotty Pot Holders
Terry cloth pot holders in extra
heavy weight to give lasting satisfac-
tion.
Special 11c each
Diadem Wool •
Diadem knitting wool, the kind
for afghans, sweaters, childrens wear,
etc. Usual 15c value.
2 Balls 25c
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War Service Wool
make warm, soft garments for military
Strong 4-ply Service Wool to
use. For sweaters, socks, mitts, etc.
Enough wool in every ball to make a
pair of socks.
Special 67c ball
Print Aprons
Decorative as well as useful, made
from good quality print with large bib
front pocket and neatly bound edges.
Special 25c each
COATS
All Less 1/3 Off Their
Regular Selling
Save substantially in a season end
Spring Coat Sale-Women's, Misses'
and Children's combined.
Women's Misses'
$15.95 Values $10.63
$19.95 Vaules $13.30
Children's Coats
$8.95 Values $ 5.97
MILLINERY SPECIALS
Straws and Felts - 3 Special
Tables-Values to $4.95
$1.00 $1.49 $1.98
Hosiery Special
Full-fashioned rayon hose, sec-
onds of one of our most popular lines,
priced at a 'big saving. The imper-
fections are carefully repaired. Good
shades in sizes 9 to 101/2 .
59c pair - 2 pairs $1.15
(Limit 4 pairs to a customer)
Rayon Satin And
Crepe Panties
Serviceable Rayon Satin and
Crepe panties with dainty lace or fag-
oting trim. These are extra specials
that we cannot duplicate again. Tea-
rose and white. Size S. M. L.
59c pair - 2 pairs $1.15
Rayon Satin And
Printed Gowns
A special purchase made months
ago makes this super value possible.
Several enchanting styles from which
to choose. Sizes M. L.
$1.89
2 FOR 1 SALE OF
• DRESSES.
Cash in on this outstanding sale
of Women's and Misses' dresses. Sizes
14 to 241/2 : Light and dark shades,
figured and plain up-to-the-minute
styles. Buy one dress at the regular
price and get another absolutely free.
`Priced at,
$2.98 $3.98 $4.95
HOUSE FROCKS
Clearance of house frocks made
from firm quality print and fast colors.
Usual values $1.00 to $1.19 - $1.59 to
$1.75.
$1.00 to $1.19 $1.59 to $1.75
79c $1.29
Gloves
Fabric gloves in colors of Egg-
shell, White, Black, etc. Values up to
79c.
59c pair - 2 pairs $1.15
Summer Handbags •
Outstanding values in summer
handbags in white, stripes etc. All
made with good quality frames, some
with zippers.
$1.00 - $1.19 - $1.69
Bemberg Rayon Hose
This is really a saving in first
quality hose. Full-fashioned, all new
shades. Sizes 9 to101/2 . Usual $1.00
value.
79c pair - 2 pairs $1.50
Spun Rayon Pyjamas
Made from fine spun rayon in
popular Butcher Boy style. Gay candy
or Blazer stripes in sizes 14 to 20.
Usual $2.79 value.
Cotton Marquisette
Seed dot cotton marquisette an
exceptional quality at such a low price,
All-white; all ivory ground, about 42
inches wide. •
23c yard
Frilled Curtains
These are extra value with their
bright splashes of fadeless colors. The
quality of these lovely curtains is out-
standing. Colors of blue, gold, green,
red. About 50 inches across the top,
by 2% yards long.
Special $1.19 pair
Floral Cretonne And Chintz
Big splashy florals make .hese a
stunning choice for new cushions, etc.
Full 36 inches wide.
Special 27c yard
Borderless Rugs
Rexfelt 6ft. x 9 ft. .... $1.69
Rexoleum 6ft. x 9ft. . . $1.98
Window Shades
Opaque, white, cream,
green 79c each
Washable Paper 47c
Regular sizes 36'x72 inches
Bathroom Sets
Useful bathroom sets made from
heavy cotton chenille worked on heavy
cotton ground. Bath mat and toilet
seat cover.
Special $1.79
Kenwood Heather Blanket
Kenwood heather blanket made
from extra good quality pure wool.
Ends are whipped and will give lasting
service. Size about 60x80.
Special $4.49 each.
Chenille Bedspreads
Multi-colored designs on white ground.
a very low price. See the lovely
Charming Chenille Bedspreads at
Very special sale price.
85" x 100" 80" x 100"
$5.49 $4.49
Reversible Shadow Cloth
Shadow cloth of a staunch° cotton
weave, suitable for slip covers, cush-
ion tops, draperies are some of its
many uses-about 30 inches wide.'
Special 27c yard
Fancy Marquisette
This fine sheer marquisette with
its allover fast colored spots and fig-
urea is beautifully effective and easy
to make up into decorative curtains.
All colors about 42 inches wide.
Special 25c yard
Cottage Sets
Beautifully ruffled and sheer. Just
the cottage sets to make your kitchen
more attractive. Colors-Red, Green,
Gold, Blue, Red/Black. Standard
lengths and widths.
Special $1.19
Gold Seal Congoleum
3 yards wide G $1.98
2 yards wide $1.19 0
Rag Rugs
Hit-'N'-Miss . . . Rag Rugs that
you'll find plenty of use for in odd
corners, doorways, etc.
Special 79c
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Men's Wear
Mens Forbit Socks - extra good
quality in fancy weaves and patterns.
Sizes 10 to 12.
2 pairs 75c
Men's Work Socks
Union Wool Work Socks, strong-
ly reinforced heels and toes.
Special 25c pair
Men's Work Shirts
Ruggedly built for hard and rough
wear from a sturdy, closet' woven'.
cotton fabric. Big full cut sizes. 141/2,
to 171/2 . Navy only.
Special 79c each.
Children's Ankle Socks
Only a large purchase arranged
some time ago makes this low sale
price possible. The great majority of,
these socks are rayon plaited and prac-
tically every pair has "Lastex Tops."'
They come in plain colors of scarlet.
powder, rose, navy, wine, white. Sizes
61/2 to 10 1/2 .
Irregulars of 19c and 25c grades.
Special 15c pair
$2.29
O
on Foundation Garments
,,..nil girdles, corselettes, and brassiers from
Discontinued and broken lines of
Less %
pick. Regular prices $1.00 to $4.95. Walker Stores, Limited .0 our own stock, first come gets the
67c to $3.30 "The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail" Telephone 36. Wingham, Ont. Saturday Shopping Hours: 8.30 a.m. to 11 p.m. g
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Mr. Charles Roberts is in Toronto
this week for a few days on business.
Mr, and Mrs. F. H. Moore and fam-
ily of Toronto, are visiting this week
in town.
A.C.1 Douglas Waram of St.
Thomas was a visitor in town over the
week-end.
Mrs. Harry Lannin of Hamilton,
was a week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs.
C. B. Armitage.
Mr. Ross Wilson of. Port Elgin,
spent the, week-end with Mr. and Mrs,
W. F. Burgman.
Pte. john Currie of London, was a
recent visitor with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs, R. A. Cttrrie.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Very of Ham-
ilton, spent the week-end with Mr. and
Mrs. H. T. Green,
Mr. George Johnson 'left on Monday
for Sarnia where he will play in Jack
Kennedy's orchestra,
Miss Muriel Redmond of Toronto,
is visiting with her parents, Dr. and
Mrs. R. C. Redmond.
Mr. and Mrs. George Gregory are
Wool Growers' Organization
WOO L
SHIP COLLECT TO
Our Registered Warehouse No. 1
WESTON, ONTARIO
Pulisettlement (maximum prices) paid
grower immediately on receipt and
grading of clip.
Obtain sacks and twine from
Geo. Haidenby, Holyrood
Brown Bros., Winghttrn
or, direct ftdm
CANADIAN 0O-OPEItAT/VE.
WOOL ilatO'VVERS LIMITED
kV Bay Street; Toronto Canada
spending a vacation with her mother,
Mrs. Geo. Mason, Sr.
Miss Kate King of Sarnia visited
with her mother, Mrs. T. C. King for
several days last week.
Mr. Wm. Moore who spent the
winter with his son in Toronto, is
home for the summer.
Mr. and Mrs. R, A. Jeffery 'of Arn-
prior were visitors last week with Mr.
and Mrs. 'C. E. Richey.
Mr. and Mrs: A. M. Peebles and
Miss M, E. Adams were visitors over
the week-end at Bright.
Mrs. Leo Dawson and daughter
Frances of Toronto, are visiting with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred W,
Spry.
Mrs. Alvin Orvis and Mrs, Louis
Stonehouse were eek 7 end visitors
with Mrs. Malcolm McCammon, Port
Credit.
Mr, arid Mrs. Stuart McBurney and
Mr, R. 14. Scott attended the Clayton-
McBurney wedding in Toronto on Sat-
urday.
Sgt, Merton Golley, R.C.A.F., and
Sgt. J. Slater, of Toronto, spent the
week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Golley.
Mr, and Mrs. Leonard Elliott of
Turner's, Bruce County, spent the
week-end with Wingharn and Bluevale
friends.
Miss Evelyn Edgar of Stratford
General Hospital, was a week-end vis-
itor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank. Edgar.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rounding of
Grand Valley and Mr, Chas. Stuckey
Of Elmira were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
L Stuckey.
Cpl. Elgin Cants, 11,C.A,V,, who has
been stataioned at Yarmouth, N.S., is
home on a vacation. He, wfll report
to Carterville when his leave is up.
Mr.s, Geo, E. Tacloth,erry,. Mrs, H.
TaAerry and ,Mtaster Edwin of
Brandon, Man., are visiting with the
former's sister, Mrs. W .F. VanStone.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Posorek, Mr.
and Mrs. Jackson, Sister Innocentia,
Sister Zeeta, Miss Sadie McCormick
of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Angus Mc-
Kenzie and daughter Edna; Mr. and
Mrs. Dan McKenzie; Mr. Wilfred
McKenzie and two daughter of Guelph
also Mr. and. Mrs. Walter McKenzie
and two sons of Ingersol, were week-
end guests of Mrs. M. Fitzpatrick and
tat* relatives. s
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OBITUARY
John Shiell
As'ii)ioneer and life-long resident of
East Waysanosh, John Shiell, passed
peacefully away at the family resi-
dence, Lot 34, Concession 11, Friday,
May 29th, in his 86th year, The even-
ing previous to his death Mr. Shiell
was enjoying. his usual good health
for his age but during the night pas-
sed on in his sleep and his death was
not noticed until the morning. He is
the last of the family of the late An-
drew and Janet Shiell and he was born
on the 12th Concession. He was, a
successful farmer and drover and dur-
ing his long businegs career has ship-
ped cattle to almost all 04.0 of the
world. He was well and favourably
known throughout the district and re-
spected and honoured by a host of
friends and acquaintances. .1-lis wife,
the former Hannah Rintoul predeceas-
ed him forty years ago. He was a
member of the United Church, the
Sons of 'Scotland and the Canadian
Order of Foresters. For many years
Ire was a member of the Trustee
Board of S. 5, No. 11.
. He leaves to rnoarn, ltrs patina
tb - gong-and two daughter, Dr. A.
Shiell of Kitchener; Alex,o1 Wind-
sor; Charles at home; Mrs„Itattic
(Luella) Thompson of East Wawan-
osh and Mrs. Milton (May) McBurn-
ey of Windsor.
The funeral service was conducted
by the Rev. G. H. Dunlop at the
family residence on Sunday afternoon.
A very large number were present to
pay their last respects. Burial took
place in Wingham Cemetery.
The pallbearers were his three sons
and three nephews, Andrew, McGregor
and Herbert Shiell,
WEDDINGS
Scott - Johnston
A quiet wedding was solemnized at
Belgrave United Church parsonage on
May 28th, when Rev. G. H. Dunlop
united in marriage Jean Alberta, eld-
est daughter of Mr, and Mrs. John
KING'S
BIRTHDAY
JUNE 8, 1942
Low Rail Fares
Between all points in Canada and to
certain desinations in United States
Fare And One-Quarter
FOR THE ROUND TRIP
GO: Noon Friday, rune 5, until
2.00 p,m. Monday, June 8, 1942.
RETURN: Leave destination ttp to
Midnight
RETURN:.
inns 1042,
Big
MINIMUM' SPEC/AL FART - 25c
particulars from any ago%
Ca nadian Pacific
A. Johnston of Port Albert and Sgmn.
Robert Charles Scott of Debert, Nova
Scotia, youngest son of Mrs. R. H.
Scott and the late R. H. Scott of
Wingham. The bride wore a street
length dress of poudre blue crepe with
matching hat and carried a bouquet
of lily of the valley.
The attendants were Mr. and Mrs.
George Carter of Wingham. Follow-
ing the ceremony the couple left on
a motor trip through southern Ontario.
Clayton - McBurney
Windermere United Church, Tor-
onto, was the scene of the wedding
Saturday afternoon, when Miss Velma
McBurney, daughter of Mrs. E. S.
McBurney, was married to Robert J.
Clayton, son of Mr, and Mrs. W. 13.
Clayton, Lambton Mills, Rev. W. L.
Lawrence officiated,
The bride, who was given in mar-
riage by her uncle, Mr. Stuart Mc-
Burney, was gowned in white chiffon
over taffeta with full-length veil, and
carried Briar Cliff roses. She was at-
tended by her cousin, Miss Alameda
Beattie, Chatsworth, who wore rose
dawn chiffon and carried Joanna Hill
roses and blue cornflowers. The
groom was attended by his brother,
W. Roy Clayton, and the ushers were
the groom's cousin, Bruce Winter, and
George Burniston. Mrs. Wm, Mc-
Caig sang, with Mr. K. Harrison at
the organ.
At the reception at the bride's home
Mrs. Mattrney received in Praia
blue sheer with matching hat and cot-
sage of Briar Cliff roses and sweet
peas, The groom's mother was gown,
ed in rose sheer with Joanna Hill roses
and sweet peas. The bride's 'travelling
eostume Was , of romance blue with
beige 'accessories,
BLYTH •
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hain of Mitchell
visited friends in town on Sunday.
Mrs, Peter Brown of Windsor is
visiting her mother., Mrs. Stalker.
Mrs. Bryant visited her parents Mr.
and Mrs. John Maines returned to her
home in Stratford this week.
Pte, Borden Cook of London spent
the week-end ata his home.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Phillips and
family of Brampton returned to town.
Mr. Phillips will continue his former
occupation as blacksmith in Mr.
Thomas Kellys shop which 'he pur-
chased. Mr. Kelly the venerable vil-
lage Smithy, retires after serving his
patrons for 42 years.
The Young People's Union had
charge of the service on Sunday even-
ing in the United Church. A choir
of young people led in the service of
song. Mr, Benson Sotiter, chairman
of the Presbytery gave the address.
Miss 011ie Magill, attended the
funeral of her uncle on Tuesday of the
late Mr, Thomas Riddell.
Mr. Horace Rutledge of Toronto is
visiting his parents,'Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Routledge.
The local Red Cross held their
meeting on Tuesday when several
quilts were quilted.
TURNBERRY COUNCIL
The minutes of Council meeting held
in Bluevale Junel, 1042.
Moved by Porter and Breckenridge
that Mr. R. Wilton act as Reeve in
absence of Mr. R. Grain, Carried.
Moved by Moffat and Breckenridge
that the mirottes of last meeting be
adopted as read, Carried.
The following letters were received
and read! Dept, of Municipal Affairs,
Toronto: W, Hill, Goderith; A. It
McTavish, Teeswater; A. M. McGee,.
on Active Service; E. A. Elliott, on
Active Service; Mrs. Wm. I. Abram:,
for sons Bill and Wes. on Active Ser-
vice; J. R. Johnston, on Active Ser-
vice.
At 2 o'clock the council resolved
itself into Court of Revision on Assess-
ment Roll of 1942. Four appeals were
heard,
Moved by Wilton and Breckeurifte
that we ask the ratepayers to gather
all their salvage and notify a councilt-
lor who will arrange the collection of
it. Carried.
The following accounts were paid=
Roads, $1929.38; Relief, $11.00; Drains
$1.75; Sundry, $234.50,
Moved by Moffat and Porter- drat
we adjourn to meet at Winghana on
Tuesday, July 7th, 1942 at 8,20 in
evening. Carried.
W. R. Cruickshank, Clerk: s
R. Grain, Reeves