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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-06-18, Page 5You'll Feel Like A Feather In A Breeze Or as Cool as a Tall Frosty Soda. In One Of Our Cool Summer Dresses Sheer Chiffon — OR -- Spun - Ella' BY COURTALLS Quality Control Fabric $ . 9 5 These are outstanding dresses. Made specially for us by a high-grade Canadian house who makes the best-looking, best-fitting specialized sizes in our range of dresses. Styles are flat- tering and slenderizing, with softly shirred bod- ices, correctly fitting shoulders, comfortable armhole fullness and slim-fitting skirts. Chiffon sizes — 14 to 20 18% to 24% Spun-Ella — 14 to 20 38 to 44 Saturday Shopping Hours: 8.30 A.M. to 11.00 P.M WALKER STORES, ZIMITED "The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail" Telephone 36 Wingham, Ont. ' 'Thursday, June 18th, 1942' WINGT-LAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE VIVE 'THE WARTIME. PRICES AND TRADE BOARD LOCAL AND PERSONAL Cpl. Albert Rintoul of Hagersville, spent a couple of days at his home. Lieut. W. L. Kress of Windsor, spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. Frank Sturdy of Long Branch spent the week-end at his home here. Cpl. Milford Foxton of Guelph, spent a few days leave with his family. Mrs. W, J. Greer visited last week for a few days with friends in Barrie. Mrs. Harry White of Tilsonburg is visiting with her mother, Mrs. Wm. Reid. Mr. M. S. Edge of Hamilton, visit- ed last week with Mr. and Mrs. A. R. DuVal. Mr. Ralph Carr of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Carr. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Forbes of Lon- don, were visitors with Mrs. Howard over the week-end. Mr. Swen Nelson of Galt visited with his old friend, James Currie, over the week-end. Cpl, Allen Small of Toronto, is spending a week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Small. Mr. H. B. Robinson, Clyde, Alta., spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Mitchell. A.C. Gordon Leggatt, R.C.A.F., spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Leggatt. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johns and family of Toronto, spent the week-end with Misses Phyllis and Marguerite Johns. Mrs. J., Garnet Pearson of Edmon- ton, Alta., is a guest at the home of her tincle, W, J. Henderson, Bluevale Road. Mr. Jas. R, Huggan of Los Angeles, Cal.;. has returned after being away for forty-five years and is with his sister, Mrs. John Tervit. Mrs. John Berner and Ronnie, who have been visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Campbell, has re- turned to her. home at Lake Lansing, Mich. OBITUARY Mrs. David Patton Death claimed one of the oldest resi- dents of Bine-vale early Wednesday morning, June 10th, in the person of Christena MacDougall ' in her 87th year, widow of the late David Patton Who passed away six years ago. Mrs. Patton was the daughter of Highland Scotch Pioneer settlers, of 'Howick Township hear Wroxeter, and had been •a resident of this community since her marriage living on their farm on the Boundary Line East and lastly living in the village. Mrs. Pat- ton possessed a quiet, kindly dispos- ition and was beloved by all who knew her. She had been a sufferer front rheumatism for niatiY years and bore • tier suffeting "With patiente. In her:weakened condition, she was un. able :to'494" !:4•40V1*ItS4? She leaven to MOttrit their loss, two daughters. Mrs. William Balfour (Jessie) and Miss Louise Patton, both of Bluevale. The funeral service was held from her late residence on Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. Tavener of the United Church of which she was a member. During the service Mrs. W. J. Johnston and Mrs. J. Wickstead sang a duet.' The pall bearers were: Messrs Andrew Holmes, Gordon Hall, Gordon Messer, Raymond Elliott, John Mundell and George Thomson. Interment took place in the Bluevale Cemetery. Miss Rebecca Armstrong A former teacher at Wingham and Zetland Public Schools, Miss Rebecca Armstrong, passed on in Victoria Hos- pital at London Saturday night in her 40th year. She has been a resident of Chatham for the past fifteen years and for eleven years has taught in the Queen Mary School of that city. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John G. Armstrong and attended public school on the 6th df Turnberry. Miss Armstrong was born at Slee- man, Ont. She is survived by a sister Mabel, a member of the McKeough Public School staff at Chatham. Mr. I. J. Wright of Turnberry'and Mr. George Wright of Howick are uncles of the deceased and Mrs. Wm. VanStone of Turnberry is an aunt. The funeral service Was held at the Greenwood Funeral home at Chatham on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. M. Bill- ingsworth, rector of Christ Church of Chatham conducted the service assist- ed by Rev, Roy D. Mess of Holy Trinity Church of Chatham., John Abram Park ' A former resident of Wingham, John Abram Park, died in Vancouver recently in his 63rd. year. Mr, Park was the son of 'the late Halsey Park, a jeweller in Wingham for a number of years. He spent his boyhood days here and will be remembered by many. He went to North Battleford from here and continued to reside there until a few years ago when he moved io Vancouver. He is survived by his wife, one son, John F. of New Westminster and three daughters, Mrs. M. 3,1cCrimmon, Vancouver;, Mrs, J. S. Brandon, Edmonton; Mrs. H. Leigh, Vancouver, also two broth- ers and four sisters. Burial took place hi Ocean View Burial Park. WEDDINGS Ireland - Ferguson The home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ferguson of Clifford was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Thurs- day, June 11th, when their younger daughter, Amy Alberta, was united in marriage to Roderick McDonald land, On of Mr,, and Mrs, A. j. /re- .01 Teetwater, The bride who was given in marriage by her father aid of Lucknow, an uncle of the groom officiated, assisted by, Rev. W. D. Clark of B.elmore. Following the ceremony a 'buffet luneheon was served to twenty guests,. Mr. and Mrs, Ireland left later on a trip to Eastern Ontario, the bride wearing a black suit with red asses-' sories, wore her mothers wedding gown of white organdy and val lace over taf- feta with a finger length veil of net caught with a coronet of lace which . had been worn by her grandmother, Mrs. J. J. Ferguson, of Parkhill on her wedding day 60 years ago, The . brides .flowers were red roses. Miss Margaret White, R. N., of Stratford, who was bridesmaid, as attired in a floor-length gown of blue sheer and carried pink carnations. The groom was supported by his brother, Mr. David Ireland and the wedding music was played by another brother, Mr. Clifford Ireland. The ceremony was performed under an arch of ferns, pink and white peon- ies and syringa, Rev. C. H, McDon- Spry - Brunne The Rev. A, E. Black officiated at the wedding of Ethel Helen Brunne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Brunne, Constance St., Toronto, and Lance Corporal Harry LeRoy Spry, of No. 2 Provost Company, London, son of Mr. and Mrs, F. W. Spry, Wingham, Ont., Saturday afternoon in Wesley United Church, Mimico. Palms and white peonies decorated the nave and chancel of the church. Miss D. Crighton played the wedding music. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white silk jersey with draped bodice and high neckline. The waistline of the bodice was scalloped and extended over the full skirt, which was draped to form pleats. She wore a draped turban and shoulder length veil, which was out- lined with seed pearls and carried a bouquet of pale pink roses, white sweet peas and cornflowers. Mildred E. Brunne, sister of the bride, was brides- maid, and wore a gown of nymph pink jersey with shirred bodice, quarter length sleeves and draped hat of the same material and carried a bouquet of carnations. Hedley F. Davidson wa. the best man, Norman Brunne and Leo Dawson were ushers. Fol- lowing the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. The bride's mother wore a frock of mauve sheer with draped peplum and hat of same material with corsage of violets and roses. The groom's mother wore a frock of ice blue with matching redingote and corsage of red roses. After the reception the bride and groom left on a trip through southern Ontario. For the trip the bride wore a red print dress with fit- ted navy jacket, navy hat and acces- sories. The young couple will reside in London. McBurney - Robertson A very pretty June wedding took place at three o'clock, Saturday after- noon, June 13th, at the home of the bride's father, 10th Concession of East Wawanosh, when Agnes Yuill, daugh- ter of Mr. Adam Roberston and the late Mrs. Robertson, became the bride of Mr. Gordon Ross Mcl3ttrney, son of Mrs. McBurney and the late Samuel McBurney. The ceremony was per- formed 'by Rev. A. H. Wilson of Whitechurch. The bride given in .ii.arriage by her father, was becoming- ly attired in a gown of Romance Blue with a corsage of Dream roses.. Mrs. Dawson Craig of Whitechurch was her sister's brideimaid. Her dress was aqua blue sheer and her corsage was of Dream roses. The groomsman was Mr. Alex Robertson, brother of the bride. The wedding music was played by Mrs. R. M. Shieli, sister of the groom. Following a trip to Windsor Mr. and Mrs. McBurney will reside on the groom's farm in East Wawanosh. Jones - Smith A quiet wedding was solemnized at the United Church Manse, Bluevale, at High noon, Wednesday, June 10th, when Donna Jeannette, daughter of Mrs. Lucy Smith and the late Milton Smith of Morris, was united in mar- riage with Mr. Orville Jones, of Luck- noW, son of Mr. and Mrs. lames Jones of Auburn. Rev. C. Tavener, Bluevale officiated. The bride was gowned in Rose Wool Sheer, white accessories and wearing a. corsage of yellow car- nations was very lovely. Miss Pearl Jones, the groom's sister was brides- maid, She wore a dress of Turquoise Blue Sheer, white accessories and a Corsage of Pink carnations, Mr. Ross Smith, the, bride's brother, was best man. Following the ceremony, a re- ception was held .it the. home of the bride's mother. Following a trip to northern points they will reside in Lucknow, For travelling the bride donned a gown of Turquoise Blue Sheer. Het acces- sories were white, '9 Mary: I thought that you anti Bes.. sie weren't spealting., Roberta: Oh, yes, We are now, I wanted to find out what Elate told her about me, BORN HELISIKA ,.— In Listowel Memorial Hospital, on Saturday, June 6th, to. Mr. and Mrs. W. B, Helnika, (nee Marie Hopper), a daughter, McBURNEY — In Wingham General Hospital, on Friday, June 12th, to Mr, and Mrs. John McBurney, Bei- grave, a son, MOFFATT ---- In Wingham General Hospital, on Tuesday, June 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Moffatt, HOly- rood, a son, David Lloyd, DIED HOMUTH — In Wingham General Hospital at 6 a.m., on Wednesday, June 17th., 1942, John E. Homuth, in his 65th. year. The funeral will be held from his late residence, Patrick Street, Wingham, at 2 p.m., on Friday, June 19th. Interment in Wingham Cemetery. LIONS CLUB HEAR , TALK ON INDIA Mr. Angus MacKay Was The Guest Speaker Baby Frolic Raised Over $275 For Red Cross A regular meeting of Wingham Lions Club was held at the Queen's Coffee Shop on Friday evening last with a good attendance. Guests were L/Cpl. Harry Spry, Mr. Angus MacKay, Mr. C. E. Richey and Mr. Fred Massey. President Hal p•••••••••••11111=11••• MacLean welcomed the guests on be- half of the Club. Secretary Wilbur Tiffin read letters front Lions Capt, Bob Spittal and Major Bob Bothering- expressing their thanks for letters from the Club. On behalf of the Club, Lion Jack Hanna presented Miss Edith Finley with a small memento as a token of appreciation of her services to the Lions and she was honored with the Lions' roar, Lion Hanna, extended the best wishes of the Club for the future. Details in connection with the ap- proaching International Convention were discussed. Lion Harley Craw- ford on behalf of the Town Council presented Lion Colin Crozier and L/- Cpl, Harry Spry with pen and pencil sets and expressed best wishes for a safe return from military service. Both Mr. Spry and Lion Colin Crozier re- plied and expressed their thanks. On learning that Harry Spry was being married on Saturday a Lions' roar was given in his honour. Treasurer, Lion Wilf. French re- ported that the Baby Frolic to raise funds for the local Red Cross was now showing a net profit of $279.55 and there might be some small items to be taken care of yet. General sat- isfaction was expressed with the re- sults of the Frolic. President Hal MacLean reported that Mr. .Rowe, head of the Farm Labour Service had approached him with regard to securing help for farm- ers. After discussion it was agreed that a meeting of the Executive deal with this matter. Lion Emery Stuckey. introduced the guest speaker of the evening, Mr. SOFTBALL Two games have been, played in the Town Softball League this week. The game scheduled for Friday was rained out. Monday Lloyds trimmed Gur- neys 12-8 and on Tuesday Gurneys beat the Foundry 8-1. On Friday night the Clerks will play Lloyds and on Tuesday and fol- lowing that the game will be played the full nine innings and the games will start at 7 o'clock sharp. Los*. 0 Gurneys 2 Foundry . . ,,, ,,, ,,,,,, a 0 DISTRICT . FLOWER • SHOW AT ALYTki Event Will Take Place jape 24th A. district flower show and disteigt meeting of the Horticultural Society will be held in Memorial Hall, BlYthp on June 24th, Invitations have been sent to Horticultural Societies xt Thornbury, Dundalk, Markdale, Owe,* Sound, Chesley, Fordwich, Brucefield, Tara, Lions Head, Walk- erton, Southampton, Port Elgin, Ex- eter, Paisley, Wingham, Lucknow artd. Goderich, Anyone is welcome to attend any' Or all sessions. The delegates will as— semble at 10,30 a,m. The luncheon. speaker will be Mr. J. C. Shearer an& a lecture will be given by Mr. John E, Clark, official lecturer of the Horti- cultural Association. First Student: The dean says he is• going to stop smoking in the college. Second Student: Huh! Next thing. he'll be asking us to stop it too. Mother: I can't help thinking that Mabel would be happier if she marrie& a man with less money than Mr. Park- inson. Father: Don't worry. He'll soon have less if I know Mabel. I Canadians will be required to register so that ration cards, good for the 10 week period, commencing July 1st, may be issued immedi- ately. At the end of that period a coupon ration book, good for six months, will be issued. 110W TO REGISTER Residents in Urban Areas not served by Letter Carrier, and Residents in Rural Areas Application cards will be distributed to all house- holders through the post offices on or before Tues- day, June 23rd. Additional cards will also be de- livered for every person resident in the household, who bears a different last name from the head of the household. If needed, extra cards may be secured from local post offices. These application cards should be filled out imme- diately and dropped in the nearest mail box or post office, A pamphlet giving complete instructions will be delivered with each card. As soon as your name is duly registered at headquarters, ration cards, good for a ten-week period, will be mailed to you— one ration card for each person in your home. These will be for sugar only. Coupon Rationing for Sugar Becomes Effective July 1st Beginning July 1st, no one will be permitted to buy sugar for regular domestic use without a ration coupon. Prompt co-operation on the part of the public in filling out and returning their application cards is necessary to ensure return of the ration coupon card in time to purchase sugar on or alter the above date. Remember--the amount of sugar allowed each indi- vidual under the new coupon rationing plan will be exactly the same as allowed at present-4 pound per person per week. DO NOT SURRENDER YOUR APPLICATION CARD TO ANY UNAUTHORIZED PERSON Angus MacKay, a missionary on fur- !Standing lough from Jhansi, India. Mr, Mae- Kay. addressed the Club and showed Lloyds a reel", of colored movies taken in India. He exPlained the scenes in the pictures and afterwards explained the various religions of India and the mix- tures of religion and politics which re- sulted in so many divisions among the peoples. He felt that the recent con- ferences with Sir Stafford Cripps weuldpromote a careful survey of the various divisions of the people so that a more unified country might result, Mr. MacKay later exhibited many fide souvenirs of India and the delicate carvings and fine workmanship proved very interesting. On behalf of the Club, Lions Wilf, French and Jack Hanna expressed the appreciation of members to Mr. MacKay for his in- teresting and timely address, Lion Hanna recalled that Mr. MacKay was practically a Wingham boy having passed through Wingham High School and he felt that he was a credit to the Community. The meeting adjourned with the Lions' Roar. APPLICATION CARDS FOR COUPON RATIONING OF SUGAR will be mailed next week to every Household in Canada PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS I. LEAVE BLANK LAST NAME ONLY 2. APPLICANTS FIRST RAMIS/ 3 NUMBER STREET (OR RURAL 4. CITY OR POST OFFICE PROVINCE ROUTE) JANE) COUNTY) AGE II Miff 16 LEAVE THIS PLANK FIRST NAMES OF 011-IER PERSONS AT SAME ADDRESS HAVING SAME S. LAST NAME AS AT TOP. 6. -7. 9. 10. 11. ... THE WARTIME PRICES AND TRADE BOARD —.DECLARATION—, . e,-. IN SUPPORT OF RATION BOOK APPLICATION. L THE UNDERSIGNED, SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT I ,r,...,,,t,( (AND THE FOREGOING MEMBERS OF THE SAME VreorP FAMILY) LIVE AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS, BEINO ACCURATELY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND THAT NO OTHER APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE ON BEHALF OF CANADA ANYONE MENTIONED HEREIN. 12. Rs-I SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT OR SPONSOR The provision for additional sugar for preserving, etc., will be continued. Special voucher forms lot this purpose are being supplied to all retailers. No person may have on hand there than two weeks* supply of sugar, unless resident In et remote district,