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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-06-11, Page 5ID 0 IA 1.1M 10 STORES • LIMITED WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE Thursday,. June llth.1 1942 1111111111111101111111,11111111111111111,11111111111111.10 Mr, and Mrs, J. Marsha w Fashions In Swimming 11111111a'.0i01-1 N 10 41111.-11111111r SRA: 43f, LISTEN To `CHEERS From the Local Grown Ber. vies are now avail- able and the quality good. We are offer- ing special prices by the dozen Or case lots. Por modern mermaids the fetching swim ming suit themes fash- ioned with supple grace, in 'bras-and-shorts sets, You'll love the way thty are cut for free-and-easy swimming action, And, of course, they're figure- Battering. In glorious color combinations. U U U • CAMPS' • rfueSdOrS 9.30 to 10.30 P M. o 920 Kcs. 11-111u1MmIlll1111111111111111tIN1111111111111111111111111.111 1,svneleitkl-2!nd visitors with Mrs, A. D. Mr, and Mrs. J. A, Geddes and Mrs, o 'El Robert Nicholson, Belgrave, were Sun- day visitors with, Mrs. Robertson and 1 Miss Fraser, II Charles McLean Fraser Ph,11, F.R. • S.C„ LL.D., of Vancouver, 13.C., ed his sisters, Mrs. Arthur Shaw and - Mrs. Richard Johnston this week. Mr. Fraser came East to attend the annual Li• meeting of the Royal Society at Tor,- was a. life member of the Women's Missionary Society, She leaves to mourn her passing eight daughters, Mrs. Dr. Eric (Gladys) Apps, Kenora; Mrs, E. R. (Viola) Hopper, Exeter; Mrs. S. A, (Margaret) Tohnson, Toronto; Mrs. V. A. (Mary) Wilson, Toronto; Mrs. T% A, (Christine) Currie, Wingham; Mrs. W. W. (Gertrude) Currie, Wing- ham; Mrs, To A, (Edna) Foxton, Wingham; Mrs. E, S. Copeland (Bird- ie) Copeland, One son died in infancy, She is also survived by a sister, Mrs, James A. Seca of Belgrave and twelve grandchildren, Rev. W. A. Beeeroft will conduct the :funeral service at the residence at 2 p,m,, on Wednesday afternoon. Burial will take place in Wingham Cemetery and the pallbearers will be six of her sons-in-law. TOMATOES, Finn Ripe , . , . , , . , , 17c GREEN BEANS 2 lbs. 25c POTATOES, New No. 1 Large • , . 4 lbs. 19 c HEAD LETTUCE, •Home Grown, large head .. 11c onto, Mrs. M. L. Aitken, linllen and Miss Dorothy Aitken, St. Marys, spent the week-end at their home here, • Mr.. and Mrs, George Love, spent Sunday with. Mr, and Mrs. A, D, Scott at Seaforth, Miss Lucy Cosens, Toronto, is visit- ing with her sister, Mrs.' Campbell Tavener. Mr, John Messer returned home on' Saturday after spending a holiday with his two sons in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Messer and Betty Ann of Toronto, and Miss Lois Elliott of the Women's College Hos- pital, spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray- mond Elliott. David Patton of Richmond Hill and his sister froth Caledon East, spent the week-end with their aunt, Mrs. David Patton, who is under the Dr's. care. Mrs, George Agar and Mrs. Lawson of Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. W. Brewer aand daughter Betty of Morris, attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Alex Moffatt. Mrs. Roger Oke, Wingham, visited with Miss Duff. Neil McLean, Toronto, is spending his holidays with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, George Thornton, LEMONS RADISHES ORANGES Large Juicy Home Grown California Doz. 35 c 3 Bchs. O c Doz. 29 c GROCERY SPECIALS SEALERS .. , Med. doz. 1.15 Large doz. 1.55 CERTO, 8-oz. btl. 25 c RINGS, rubber, pkg. 6 c Mr. Darrell Biggs and A.C. Percy Biggs, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Biggs, Mr. and Mrs, W H, French were guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Back- wood at Sarnia over the week-end. Miss M. Turner, superintendent of Parkwood Hospital, London, spent the week-end with Miss Alice Reading. Mr. and Mrs. N. McLean and sons Neil and Roderick of Toronto, were week-end guests of Mrs. T, J. Mc- Lean. Rev. John C. and Mrs. Thompson and baby of Arntfield, Que., are .with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alec Reid. Privates Frank Collar and Bruce MacLean of the Ordnance Corps, London, spent Sunday visiting friends and relatives in town. Sign. Henry Pattison of the R.C.S. S., Vimy Barracks, Kingston, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Pattison. Mrs. James McGladery and daugh- ter, Patricia, returned home to .Guelph after spending' a week with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Burchill. Mayor and Mrs. J. H. Crawford and family spent the week-end with rela- tives in Brampton. Mr. Crawford's mother returned with them for a visit. Mrs. H. Hickey of town had her two sons home overi the week-end, David of the Ordnance Corps, Kitch- ener, and Robert of the Air Force, now stationed at Camp Borden. Printed Cottons Memba Seals . „ pkg. 1.0c McCormick's DIXIE' BARS ..... ..... .... lb, 19c "A" SODAS pkg. 10c WHEAT NUGGETS, 25-qt. bag 39c RITZ DRESSING, 32-oz. jar 39c VINEGAR, Cider, White, gal 43c $1.98 Printed Seersucker $2.98 Plain Lastex Satin $2.98 - $3.98 Printed Satins $4.95 Sizes 14 to 40 Childrens-8 to 14 79c - $1.98 Parawax, 1 lb. pkg.. . 15c MIRACLE WHIP SPREAD, Sandwich, 8-oz. jar 21c White Shoe "IT" POLISH ..... ..... btl. 15c Cocoanut Mandarin CANDY ..... ..... ................. lb. 23c CLARK'S TOMATO JUICE ..... ..... 2 20-oz, tins 15c Mrs. Walter Scott A life-long resident of Kinloss at Langside,Mrs. Walter Scott, passed on early Monday morning folowing an illness df but a few days, Mrs. Scott, formerly Alice Wraith, was in her 75th year and was born just across the road from where she died. She was a member of Whitechuech United Church.' She leaves to mourn her pas- sing besides her husband, seven sons, Whitfield of Larder Lake, Northern Ontario; Gordon, of Ripley; David, with the Royal Canadian Engineers, Toronto; Harvey, at home; George H., of Wingham; William, at home and James with the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps in England, A broth- er and sister also survive, Williain Wraith at Langside and Mrs. Thomas Culbert of Dungannon. The funeral service was held at the residence on Wednesday afternoon and was conducted by Rev, G. A. Barnard. Burial in Tiffin's Cemetery. 67c lb. 19 c Saturday Shopping Hours: 8.30 A.M. to 11.00 P.M WALKER STORES, LIMITED "The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail" Telephone 36 Wingham, Ont. ST. HELENS PASTRY FLOUR, 24-lb. bag SHORTENING, Domeitic BAKING POWDER, Domino 1 lb. tin 17 c Values Effective to and Including Saturday, June 13. Mrs. Alex Moffatt On Friday, June 5th, Mrs. Myra Moffat passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Corydon Fagan at Kingsville, Ontario, where she had spent the winter and during that time had not enjoyed good health. Mrs. Moffatt was born in England over sixty years ago and came to Canada When quite young and lived with Mr, and Mrs, Robert Douglas near Wrox- .eter and later made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell, Bluevale Road. After her marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Moffatt farmed two and one half miles east of Bluevale until Mr. Moffatt's health failed and he was compelled to retire and died seven years ago. Since., then Mrs. Moffatt had lived in the village. The funeral service was held on Monday afternoon in Knox Pres- byterian Church, Bluevale, of which she was a member. She was a faith- ful member of the choir for many years also the W.M.S. and Ladies' Aid Society. In the absence of the pastor, the service was conducted by Rev. J. R. Greig of Atwood, a former minister here. The pallbearers were Stanley Mof- fatt, Wm. Nicholson, Archie 'Messer, R. H. McKinnon, Malcolm Black and J. C. Higgins. Interment took place in Bluevale Cemetery. The large number who attended the service and the many beautiful floial tributes, were evidence of love and re- spect. Mr. and Mrs. Fagan, Douglas and Mary Fagan, and Mrs. Robert Max- well of Kingsville, accompanied the remains to Bluevale, The June meeting of the Women's Institute was held in the Community Hall with the president, Mrs. Gordon McPherson in the chair and with 21 ladies present. Instead of the roll call, a guestion drawer proved interesting and informative. A splendid report of the District Annual meeting held at Kingsbridge was given by Mrs. Mc- Kenzie Webb aand Mrs. Archie Aitch- ison gave a reading, "A Housekeepers Struggle." At the conclusion lunch was served with Mrs. Gordon Mc- Pherson and Mrs. W. A. Miller as hostesses. Misses Joan Earl and Jean Thom of Toronto, were week-end visitors at the latter's home here. Mr. Robert McQuillin of Hamilton was home for the week-end. There will be no service in the Unit- ed Church next Sunday on account of the Anniversary services being held in the Whitechurch United Church. Mrs. Archie McMurachy is home from St. Thomas. Rev, G. A. Barnard has purchased a house in Dutton when he and Mrs. Barnard will retire at the close of this conference year. The new minister will be Rev. Mr. Ward of Pelee Island who it is expected will take up his duties here on Sunday, July 5th. Mr. G. A. Webb was a week-end visitor with friends at Grand Valley and Orangeville. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Todd, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Todd and Anne, motored to Weston on Tuesday. 'The weekly meeting of the Y. P. U. was held at Stanley Todd's on Mon- day evening with Mrs. Todd presiding. The theme of the service was, "A Des- ign for Living". Those taking part were: Mrs, Stanley Todd, who spoke on "Appreciation of Nature"; Isobel Miller on "Appreciation of Recre- ation"; Mrs. Chares McDonald on "Appreciation of Friendship"; Stanley Todd on "Appreciation of Study" and Mrs, McKenzie Webb on "Apprecia- tion of Worship". Next Monday night the meeting will be held at Mrs. Gordon's. Mr. Chas. E. Porter and Mr. W. R. Ballard of Toronto, and Mr. Cameron 'McTaggart of Richmond Hill, and Mr. McTaggart of Chesley, were recent visitors at Mr. F. G. Todd's. • WEDDINGS McLennan - Sharpin The Marriage took place at Cran- brook on Wednesday, June 3, of Evel- yn Rosetta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morrison Sharpin of Turnberry and John Stewart, son of Mr. R. J. Mc- Lennan and the late Mrs. McLennan of Bluevale. Rev. J. E. Taylor of- ficiated. The bride wore a street-length dress of beige crepe with long torso waist and pleated skirt with matching ac- cessories. They were attended by the groortes aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wright of Ethel. On their returne from a wedding trip to Stratford and Hamilton, a din- ner was served at the home of the bride's parents, to the immediate rel- atives. Mr. and Mrs. McLennan will reside on the groom's farm on the first line of Morris Copeland - Arbuckle Dundas Centre United Church, Lon- don, was the scene of a pretty wedding Saturday when Violette A., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Arbuckle, Lon- don, was united in marriage to Russell Copeland, son of Mr. and,Mrs..C. R. Copeland, also of London (formerly of Wifigham). The church was decor- ated with palms and sprays of white flowers. Rev. C. V. McLean officiat- ed. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was lovely in a street-length frock of Alice blue starched lace made on tailored lines with an accordian pleated skirt. .She wore a halo hat of white crepe with a shoulder-length veil of tulle, white gloves and shoes and a brother at Tyrone. Mrs. Arthur Forty and sons Gordon and Bobby of Sarnia were guests cif Misses Patter earlier this week... Mission Band Extend Auxiliary Invitation The president of the Evening Atm- iliary, Mrs. W. E. Whitfield, was host- ess for the members and several guests at their regular June meeting held on Monday night. In the business ses- sion the treasurer gave a gratifying:. report for the givings so far this yeas-. The superintendent of Baby Bnra, Mrs. A. A. Taylor gave all an itrstitat•-• tion to the Rally being held on Sat,— urday next at 3 p.m. in the Sunday School Rooms of the United Church. The members accepted an invitation to meet at Miss Edna Davidsores , home in Brussels for their July meet- ing, t yo,f) Mrs. Arthur Stephens had' ells' ge em the Devotional period opening with call to worship, hymn, and prayer. The scripture lesson read in unison was found in the Hymnary No. 743. The leader then spoke on the good we cant derive from shut-ins. Often these who visit a shut-in comes away with.. a lesson well learned in patience, grat- itude as well as many others.* She- concluded her remarks by reading an, article entitled "Not Shut Out," writ- ten by a shut-in, Miss Scott of Tor- onto, a guest, gave a few very interest- ing facts with regards to the Institute of the Blind which she learned first hand, among which she mentioned the, Brail system. ' Mrs. William Whitfield, windier- guest, gave chapter on the Study- }That on China, With China so much ill our- minds today a keen interest was shown. in the speakers subject when she told',1 of many trying times of the early mis-• sionaries, the vast resources of that7 nation. Their agriculture develop- ments, and the large number of 'var-,- ieties of vegetables grown there. Roll Caall, "Interesting Facts off China" and Prayer for China, by Mrs:. Russel Grainger brought the into:est- ing program to a close, During a social half hour the hostess, served. ree . freshments, SALEM Mr. and Mrs. James Langley of Toronto, visited at the home of his brother, Mr. A. B. Langley recently. Mr. and Mrs. 3, j, Weir, daughter Shirley Anne and Geraldine Murray of Pittsburgh, Penn., are spending their vacation with the former's moth- er, Mrs, Wm. Weir and other friends, Miss Gertie Bush of Wroxcter visit- ed over the week-end with Mr, Edwin Palmer. She and Mr. Palmer spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Edgar, near ;Bluevale. Mrs. A. E. Gallaher is still Under,, the Dr's care. We hope to see her all right soon' again . Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cathers at- tended the wedding in Toronto, of their son Eldred to Miss Lila Sang- ster. A shower in honor of the bridal couple was held in the Union &heel. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Pte. Ed. Rich of Kitchener spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. John Mahon of Tor- onto, were week-end guests of Mrs. T, C. King. Mrs. G. E. Hanna and Miss M. E. Fisher were visitors last week in Tor- onto and Guelph. Miss Louise Hanna of Guelph was a week-end visitor with her mother, Mrs. G. E. Hanna. Mr. Sid Dodds and Mrs. Win, Oake were visitors with tier sister in Guelph over the week-end. • Mrs. W. J. Frankutn and daughter of Woodbrige were week-end visitors with Mrs. T, Finnen, Miss Betty Lloyd of Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Lloyd. Miss Shirley MacLean visited last week with Rev, and Mrs. E, M, Loney and family of Burgessville. Mr. Harvey Burgess of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Burgess. Mr. and Mrs. W. Doherty of Tor- onto spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. M. Copeland, Mrs, Price Henderson and daughter, Rochelle of Acton, are visiting with Mr. and,,Mrs. Alec Forsyth, Mr. and Mrs, H. Trace of London were visitors for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McIibbon. Mr. and Mrs. W. I. MCCodil were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. f. Morris Christie in Toronto. Pilot Officer Doug, Feaver of Dunn, Ville, was the guest of Dr, and Mrs. F. A, Parker Over the weeklend, Mr, and Mrs. R. E. MeXinttey and son of Toronto Were week-end guests of relatives here and at Bluevale. Mr, and' Mrs. Peter S. MoEwen, visited this week with their cousin, Miss Jessie Strachan in Grey Town, ship, E. R. MoKinney, Toronto, spent' Sunday with his brother, W. L Kinney, "What did you do when the ship sank in mid-oceattr "Oh, just grabbed a cake of soap and washed myself ashore." BLUEVALE Report of Presbyterial Given The monthly meeting of the W.M. S. of Knox Presbyterian Church, was held with the president, Mrs. J. J. Elliott in charge. Following the call to worship, Mrs. Walter Smillie read the scripture lesson, Luke 19:12-17 on the subject of Faith and Works. Mrs. Roy Turvey read the Glad Tidings Prayer: The supply allocation was fully subscribed. Mrs, Eldred Nichol gave a very comprehensive report of the annual W.M.S. Presbyterial meet- ing held at Teeswater. The topic from the study book on "The World after the War" was' taken by Mrs. Cameron Adams showing that Christ- ians must awake to their responsibil- ities and act as well aas hope and pray for guidance in building a foun- dation for lasting peace. The discus- siOn period was most interesting, The Mission Band under the leadership.of Mrs. F. G. Fowler, will have charge of the July meeting. Mrs. Raymond Elliott presided at the 2nd quarterly meeting of the Lad- ies' Aid of Knox Presbyterian Church this week. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Love. The treasurer's report showed a substantial sum in the treas- ury and the sum of $18.61 was received from the groups. Members of the groups devote most of the time at the monthly meetings sewing or quilting for war .work. Several items of bus- iness were discussed. The dedicatory prayer was offered by the president. At the close of the meeting sandwiche and a cup of tea was served by the Turnberry group. Service In Charge of Y. P. S. The young peoples. society had charge of the service in Knor Presby- terian Church on Sunday evening. Miss Margaret Moser and Miss Ruth Me- Karcher conducted the meeting. The scripture lesson was read by Billy Ad- ams and Ross Grey led in prayer. Many familiar hymns were sung, followed •by an article on the lift of the Writer, what had prompted the writing or the effect of the hymn on some one's life. Mrs, Donald Robertson was the pianist and Rev, Mr. CcConnell pro- nounced the Benediction, corsage of white gardenias. Mrs. G. Sydney Lofthouse attended 'the bride, wearing a rose silk jersey dress with white turban and accessories and cor- sage of blue carnations. Stanley Coups was groomsman. After the ceremony a small recep- tion was held at the Cobblestone Inn. Mrs. F. C. Arbuckle received, wearing British blue lace and crepe, with white accessories and a corsage of Talisman roses. Mrs. Copeland assisted in re- ceiving in a dress of flowered print also with white accessories and a cor- sage of and sweet peas. Mr. and Mrs, Russell Copeland left on a short trip. For travelling the bride wore a redingote ensemble in rose crepe with white hat, bag and gloves.. OBITUARY Mrs. George T. Robertson Following an illness of two years, Mrs. George T .Roberston, a life-long resident of this community, passed on Monday evening, June 10th, at the family residence corner of Victoria and Minnie Streets. Formerly Isabel- la Delgarno, she was born on the 9th concession of East Wawanosh, '72 years ago, daughter of the late George and Grace Delgarno, pioneers of that township. Fifty years ago she was married to her now bereft husband and they were honoured on March 22nd this ytar by their family and friends, this being their golden wedding day. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Robertson continu.ed to live in East Wawanosh until they came to Wing- ham in 1913. A valued member of Wingham United Church she was very active in the work of the church and GORRIE Red Cross Shipment Red Cross shipment made June 3, included: Seamen's comforts — 2 V- neck sweaters, 2 T-neck sweaters, 3 pr. whole mitts, 4 ribbed helmets, 2 aero caps, 7 pr. socks, 7 T-neck tuck- ins, 2 pr. seaboots. Army and Air- force comforts-1 T-neck sweater, 2 scarfs, 22 pr. socks, 1 pr. gloves, 50 khaki h'dkfs. Hospital supplies — 7 pr. pyjamas, 4 pr. extra pants, 55 gauze h'dkfs. Br. Civilian comforts- 16 quilts, 6 .pr. panties, 3 children's dresses, 2 bonnets, 4 mother's gowns, 3 babies' gowns. Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes, Mr. F. C. Taylor, Mrs. Short and Mrs. Laur- ence were in Brussels on Friday last attending the Deanery meeting. Mt. Ewald of Fort Erie was the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. B. Dane a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Kaine and little son of Parry Sound visied with his mother, Mrs. Pearl Kaine last week. Mrs. Neilson is visiting friends in Denfield, Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes and Miss Perkins, spent the.week-end with the former's mother in Holestein. Mr. and Mrs. Stirton Ashton, Joan and baby son Bobby of Hamilton, spent the week-end with his sister, Mrs. F. H. Avery and Mr. Avery. Mrs. L. F. Ashton of Dundalk spent last week visiting relatives and friends here. Mr. Willard Michel is spending a few days in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Carson spent a couple of days in London last week. Received B. A. Degree Congratulations are extended to Mr. Robert Wade who received his B.A. at WesternXniversity in London last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. N. Wade also Mrs. Isaac Wade attended the Convocation. Robert will contin- ue working with the National Re- search Council at London University. Mr. J. H, Xing, Toronto, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs, Chas. Xing. Mrs. Grieves who has spent the past couple of months here with friends re- turned to Toronto earlier this week. Miss Marjorie Hockridge, nurse-in- training at Guelph General Hospital', was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Rus- sel Grainger last week. Dr. McCutcheon of Wiltsberry, Penn., was a guest at the home of Mr. F. C. Taylor oil Friday. Mrs. Edwards is visiting this week with her sister in Owen Sound. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Balers and family of Owen Sound, also Miss Vel- ina Balers of New Hamburg, were week-end guests with Mr, John Balers at the Hotel. Mr. and Mrs, jack Watson and family, Blyth and Mr, and Mrs. West and family of Teeswater, spent Sun- day with their trother, Mrs, George Ashton Sr, Mrs. Watson is spending this week with her mother. ,Mrs. R. It StephetiE, Is visiting het NEW STAMP ISSUE nit new SOWS of Canadian postage stamps will be issued by the tobadlati Postal Debartrnent 011 MY 1. 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