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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-10-29, Page 5Thursday at their regular sewing meeting at the home of Mrs. Russel Adams, with 9 lathes present of their group of 12. During the afternoon they pieced a quilt top and recently finished the following: 16 girls dress- es, ages from 2 to .8 yrs., with a com- plete set of underclothing to fit, con- sisting of 16 slips, 16 waists, 16 bloomers, 18 pm of hose, also. 12 prs. of pyjamas, 2 night gowns and 1 quilt. This was completed since June 1st. Divided and donted to the local Red Cross and the Salvation Army, Rev. Foster of Wroxeter,. took charge of the ,;ervice hi the United Church here en Smiday morning, -tak^, ing his text from St, Luke's Gospel, "Fear Not." Next Sunday Rev, John,, son of Fordwieli will occupy the pa- pit here. The ladies in tins community are reminded of the Nursing Course which is being held next week, 'Noi, ember 2, each day until Friday. The hours have as yet not been definitely decided' upon, but will however begin on Mon- day at 2,30 p.m. This Course is be, ing sponsored' by the Woman's Insti, • tete with which the Red Cross are ' co-operating, Miss Grace E. Hamil- ton, Toronto, is the Instructor wlricli the Department is sending, and who will be in charge, Thin is an oppors • tunity ,no woman can afford to miss, if she can possibly •Orrle. The course will be held in the Orange Hall,. Flan now to be on hand. Former Rector Preached On Sunday last' the Rev. A. B. Farney, of London, was greeted by large congregations at Fordwich 214 Gorrie. This was Mr. Faeney's sec- ond visit to the Parish since he was appointed rector in 1897. Although in his 79th year, he is yet vigorous and in good health, and brought fine messages to his old congregations. In, the morning at Fordwich he spoke on "Doing all we can for God, church and country." He reminded the people of their splendid record in the past and urged them on to even greater endeavour in the future. At St. Stephens Church he spoke on the parable of Dives and Lazarus, Among- other things he said that we were Standards of God's bounty in this World and were only worthy of life's good things when we pass them on to- the relief of suffering in the World„ the Missionary enterprise of the. Church and the building up of the. Kingdom of God among men and wo- men. Rev. E. M. Caldwell, present rector of the Parish, conducted the services. BORN KING—On Friday, October 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry King, a son. TEMPLEMAN—On Friday.. October 23rd, at the home of her parents,, Mr. and Mrs. S. Zimmerman, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Templeman, a son. SOTHERN—On Sunday, October 25, to Mr. and Mrs. William Sotheran, (nee Jean Vittie), a daughter. the Howick. Legion No. 807 and tlisir wives met in their rooms at Gorrie to honour a member in the person of E. A. Corbett, who was presented with a handsome fitted leather ease also a fountain pen, The presentation was made by comrade James Anger and. comrade George Inglis read the ad- dress. Both these comrades saw serv- ice with comrade Corbett in the Great War of 1914-1918, Comrade Corbett made a fitting reply, Mr, Corbett leaves shortly for the Atlantic Coast where he will act in the capacity of, Lieutenant. The evening was spent in playing cards, followed by a short program made up of community singing and short speeches. Lunch was served. The folloiving was the address: Gorrie, Ont„ Oct. 22, 1942 Dear Comrade Corbett: • .112. is with mixed feelings of pleasure and regret that we have gathered here in a body to-night, We regret the loss from our number of so valued member as yourself in whose mind and heart at all times were the inter- ests of our branch. You gave gladly of your time and energies of which we are indeed grateful. But it gives us no small pleasure to know that at relatives here. Mr, Vittie returned the call of King and Country you home on Thursday. have once 'again voluntarily offered Miss Marjorie Hoekridge, Nurse-in- your services. This means a great training, General Hospital, - Guelph, deal to you. Therefore on behalf of and Mr. Norman Nichol also of Guelph, spent the. week-end with the former's aunt, Mrs. Ethel Grainger, Miss Doris Sample is visiting this week with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jef- fery at Glenannan. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Earngey and son Dean, Fergus, visited with their aunt, Miss Kate Earngey on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Foster spent the week-end in Elmira, the guests of their daughter, Mrs. M. Opperthauser. We are sorry to report Mrs. Knowl- son is ill and under the Doctor's care. We trust there will soon be a marked improvement. Mr. and Mrs. W. Cooper and baby daughter, Kincardine; Mr. and Mrs. John Metcalf, Paisley, were recent guests of Mrs. Metcalf's sister, Misses POrter. Dr. and Mrs. Whitely were Toronto visitors over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wells, Engle- hart, were guests of Mr. and Mrs, Jas. T. Shera on Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Laurence ac- companied Rev. E. M. Caldwell to To- ronto where they were the guests 'of their daughters, Mrs. Olive May and Miss Edna, Mrs. C. Michel and little daughter Karen, spent a couple of days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman in Milverton. Mrs. R, C. Copeland is visiting her mother and sister in London. Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Vittie and Joan of near Welland, spent last week with the members of this branch of the Canadian Legion, we would ask you to accept this small token of our affec- tion of yourself. We trust that the horror of this great conflict shall,soon cease, and in God's good time you may again take part in this old but patriotic comradeship. Big Auction Sales In the neighbourly news on Sunday morning Andy Clark made mention of a sale bringing over $3,000 in some- thing like 3 hours. We should like to remind Andy that our community can out-do that. On Friday last and which wasn't •roo nice a day, the clear- ing sale of live stock and implements of the late Reeve J. W. Gamble brought over $7,000 in something like 51/2. hours. And another in the com- munity, that of James McCutcheon in Grey Township some 8 miles south- west of the village, whose sale brought $8,500 and the sale didn't last any longer. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Edgar were Kitchener visitors one day last week. Miss J. Pearl Stinson and niece, Miss Marlene Barton, spent a couple of days in Toronto this week Miss Bedford and Mrs. Kenneth Watson, London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Milton Watson. Carrying On War Work The Buy Bee War Workers of the 4th Line, Howick Township, met last and Miss Audrey McCutcheon were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McMichael and attended Anniversary Services at Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hupfer also Mrs. Hart of Detroit, spent the week- end with Mrs. Robert Hupfer and other friends. Rev. J. L. and Mrs. Foster left on Monday morning to be with their daughter, Mrs. Wilfred Travis of Corinth who on Saturday underwent an operation for appendicitis in the Hospital there. Miss Florence Fowler, spent the week-end with friends at Seaforth. Miss K. Hazelwood arrived from Vancouver on Saturday. Miss Hazel- wood's many' friends are pleased to welcome her back to her home town. Born — In Woodstock Hospital ,on Saturday, October 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Greig (nee Vera Wright) formerly of Wroxeter, a daughter. Miss Helen Gardiner, R. N., of Niagara Falls is staying with Mr. and Mrs. George Edwards. Miss Gard- iner is in charge of the Home Nurs- ing course in the Red Cross rooms this week. Confirmation Service Confirmation Service for the parish of Fordwich, Gorrie and Wroxeter, will be held on Sunday next, Novem- ber 1st in St. Stephens Church, Gorrie, at 2.0 p.m: -1.1.1..1 D.D.G.M. Pays Official . Visit Forest Lodge A,F, & A.M. held their meeting on Monday evening last when Rt. Wor. Bro. McKay paid his official visit to the lodge, Many visit- ing brethern were present. Social Evening Success S,S. No, 1, Turnberry, held a ,very successful Euchre and. Dance on Fri- day night last. Mrs. Robert Douglas won first place for ladies while Mr. Ewart McKercher carried off the prize for gentlemen, Dancing followed and refreshments were served by the lad- ies. Another Social evening is plan- ned in three weeks. Proceeds .for War Work. Women's Institute The November meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held in Town Hall on Friday evening, November 6. This meeting will take the form of a community get-to-gether, and every- one is cordially invited to be present, A good program is being prepared, which will inchide a debate, "Resol- ved that Wosmen are Necessary in Parliament." A Dante will follow and there will be a booth, Proceeds to be used for Christmas gifts to the boys in the Service from our coin- munity, The many friends of Mrs, A. Mof- fat will be pleased to know she was able to return. from Listowel Hospital -on Sunday and is making splendid progress towards recovery, Ernest Rae of the R.C,A,V., St. 'Thomas, spent the week,end with Mrs, 11111111111RNIZIONW111111111111211k Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, the guests being the immed- iate relatives of the bride and groom. The bride's mother received in ' a gown of powder blue crepe. The bridal couple left by motor for Owen Sound and points north,,, the bride travelling in a black coat 'With mink trimming and matching hat, On their return they will live on the grooms farm on the 6th concession of East WaWanosh. Showers .- Clow The marriage of Miss Olive Clow of Wingham, elder daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Clow, and Mr. Chester James Showers, son of Mrs. Showers of Wingham and the late James Showers, was solemnized in Parkdale Presbyterian Church, To- ronto, on Tuesday, October 13th, by Rev. Mr. McNeil. They will reside at Long Branch where the groom is em- ployed. OBITUARY Mrs. Christopher Newman A resident here for thirty-two years, Gertrude M. Fogarty, widow of the late Christopher Newman, passed on at her home in Lower Wingham early Monday evening following an illness of . two years, the last four months of which she was confined, to her bed,. She was born at Guelph, and was in her 74th year. Prior to her marriage she also lived at Arthur, but after that resided in Toronto and Hamilton be- fore coming here, Mr. Newman pre- deceased her by nine years. A mem- ber of Socred Heart Church she was deeply interested in its activities until her health would• not permit. The Catholic Women's League, the Altar Society and the League of Sacred Heart were societies in which she was kneely interested. Surviving is one son Christopher, of Wingham, and one daughter, Miss Gertrude at home, She is also sur- vived by a brother, William of To- ronto, and two sisters, Miss Agnes Fogarty of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Mrs. John Norwich, Toronto, Four grandchildren also survive, The remains are resting at the resi- dence of her son, M. Christopher Newman, Minnie Street. Requiem. High Mass will be sung at the Sacred Heart Church here by Rev, Father J. F. Paquette, at 10 p.m., on Thttrs- day,0 October 20th, Burial will take place in Witigharri R, C. Cemetery. WROXETER Dr, George Brown of Selby, is spending a few days with his parents, Mr, and. Mrs. Thos, Brown. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sawtell and Miss Haat Sawtell, also Mrs. J. H. Wylie, spent the week-end in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barlow, Toronto, spoilt the week-end with her parents, Mr. arid Mrs. James Sangster, Mrs, Barlow is remaining fort longer visit, Mr, and Mrs. Chas, MeCutelieon Selling Out Sale IN FU L SWING ALL FOOTWEA R of the Willis Shoe Store Is Being Cleared At Big Reductions Ladies, Mens, Boys, Girls and Children's Footvtie'ai Money Refunded If Goods Not Satisfactory Get In On These Bargains • Our Loss Is Your Gain. Sale Conducted by I limzigilmazzammailamPOINIMINIPIPP WASHABLE COTTONS AT - A - VERY LOW - PRICE 99c Size 14 to 20 38 to 44 Look pert and fresh all round the clock in these good-looking washable Cotton Print Dresses. Made from good quality print in neat checks, stripes, and perky figured pat- terns in several styles, trimmed with buttons, all-around belts, ties, organdie collars etc. At this low price you should buy several. 4WALKER STORES, CIMITED Telephone 36. Wingham, Ont. 1•11•1111•110.1111••• NOTHING MATTERS NOW BUT VICTORY — BUY VICTORY BONDS I IIMMOIIIMMON101•••••111.6 .111111111111111Ma. D. W.. Rae and Mr. and iMrs, R. Rae, Mrs, Dobie of Owen Sound is spend- ing, this week with Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wearring., Mrs. MacDonald Sr. left on a visit to the West recently, -where she will visit her son, Clifton and other friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. H, Wade of Ford- wich, spent part of last week with Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton, Mrs, A, McMichael lias disposed of her farm to Mr, N, Loutitt, Mrs. Mc- Michael will take up residence in Wroxeter. . Celebrates 91st Birthday Congratulations and good wishes to one of our highly esteemed citizens, Mrs, James Rae, who, on Wednesday of last week celebrated her 91st birthday. Many neighbors and friends called on Mrs. Rae to offer their good wishes. Among them were Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Wightman and little daugh- ter of Belgrave, the latter a great grand. child, Mrs. Rae is enjoying very good health. Women's Association The W. A., United Church, held their October meeting in the church school room on Wednesday of last week. Miss Jardine and Mrs. New- ton were in charge. Following an afternoon of quilting a pot luck supper was served. Trouble Policeman: What's the matter sonny? Sonny: Please, sir, have you seen a lady without a little boy that looks like me. DIEPPE 'SOLDIER LIONS GUEST District Governor Nichols Visited Here And Capt. Bell Told Of His Visit To England A Regular Luncheon meeting of Wingham Lions Club was held ,at the Queen's Coffee Shop on Friday even- ing last. Forty-two Lions and guests were present. Guests were Lions Earl R. Nichols of London, District Gover- nor of District Al and Mr. G. Wells, District Secretary, both from London. Sapper Harold Thomas, Capt. Elmer Bell, Dr. Victor, Johnston of Luck- now and Col, Geo. Howson. The re- ports of two Directors' Meetings were read and approved by the Club. A sing song was conducted by Lion Tamer, fGeo. Northwood with his "quartette" composed of Lions Jack McKibbon, Harry Gibson, Dr. Geo. Ross, Rev. Otto Gallagher, Win, Mc- Cool, Fred Spry and Gordon Buchan- an. President Stan. Hall asked Lion Elston Cardiff, M. P. to intreduce the guest of the evening, Sapper Harold Thomas just back from Dieppe. Lion Cardiff said it was an honour for him to introduce Sapper Thomas who was the sixth Commando to set foot on French soil at Dieppe. Sapper Thom- as was given a fine ovation from the Club and also the Lions roar. He re- counted some of his experiences and answered many questions of Lions. District Governor Earl Nichols was introduced by President Hall and he complimented the Club on the good organization evidenced by, the business of the meeting. He discussed the re- sponsibilities of the Lions Club dur- ing the present critical time. Both Lion Nichols and Sapper Thomas were accorded a hearty vote of thanks by the Club. Six new members of the Club stood and were introduced to the Llits. Tail Twister Lion Gord Buchanan announced that all fines col- lected would be placed in the bottle set out by the Wingham Legion to collect smokes for the boys overseas, Fines were vigoursly collected throughout the evening. Capt. Elmer Bell was called upon to address the members and he ably responded giving his impressions gained on his recent trip to England, He told of the regulation of the civil, ians and the great co-operation of the people in the agricultural development of the country at this time. The Home Guard was a very important body at times like the present and they were well disciplined and eqvip- pal. A vote of thanks was tendered Capt. Bell for his address and the meeting .closed with the Lions song and the Lions roar. GORRIE Honoured For Outstanding Service Sgt. Jack Newton, 22-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Newton, a bomber Airier, who with other mem- bers of the R.A.F, Bomber crew have been presented with 1Vtemorial plaques for outstanding work in the recent bombing raid on Bremen. Sgt. New- ton who Went overseas in December, 1041, has been on more than 12 op- erational trips over Germany, and is the ,first in the township of Howiek to receive this honour. Legion HeinOttra Comrade Corbett. On Thursday night the members of LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. J. W. McKibbon is spending this week in Toronto. Mrs. R. E. Jackson has returned after spending two weeks in Hamil- ton. Mr. R. H. King of Montreal was a week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. MacLean. Mr. Wm. Austin visited with his niece, Mrs. Albert Horn of Brantford for a couple of weeks. Sgm. Ralph Carr of Newmarket, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and MI'S. George Carr, Mrs. Will Lott spent the week-end in London also visited with her cous- ins, Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Lance Brown and twins were visitors last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown. Mr. and. Mrs. Nelson Pickell, Mr. Perce Caslick, Mrs. 1'. McElrae, Mrs. John Clark and Master Allan motored to Lions Head Saturday calling on friends there. Are you with the Church or against it? Which way does your example vote? Give God a chance—go to Church next Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. John Thompson and daughthr of Arntfield, Que., visited last week with the latter's parents,'Mr. and Mrs. Alex Reid. Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Fralick, also Misses Jean and Mary of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Fralick, of Vineland Station, spent the week-end With their parents, Mr, and Mrs, Allan Fralick. Mr, Johnson who spent two weeks at the I.4'ralick home, returned with them. Those who attended the Kelloway - Clark wedding, which was held recent- ly, Mr. ,and Mrs. W, B. Thompson and Miss Ruby Clark of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kelloway and Miss Mercer, of Weston; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tyndall; Mrs. J. D. Richardson and Mrs. T. McElrae, Lions Head; Mr, and Mrs. George Herd, of Holy- rood; Mr. Harold Kelloway of Bramp- ton and Miss Connie Dugan, of To- ronto. WEDDINGS Black Nethery 'life marriage of Miss Florence Louise Nethery, daughter of. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Nethery of East Wawanosh and Mr. William Victor Black, son of Mr, Harvey Black and the late Mrs, Black of Bast Wawan- ish, took place at 12.80 Saturday, Oct- ober 24th at Knox United Church Manse, Belgrave. Rev. G. H. Dunlop, minister of the church, Officiated, The bride wore a gown of powder blue light weight wool, matching felt hat, black accessories and .corsage of sweetheart roses, Miss Ruth Mallory, of London, was her sisters bridesmaid wearing a gown. of turf tan crepe, matching hat and corsage of talisman roses. The groom was attended by his .hrother, Mr. Stanley tlack Of East Wawanosh, . LICHTMAN & CO. 888 Danforth Ave. Toronto, Ont ,IPItt!" PAGE VI"Vrg WINGRAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, Oc+tobe 9, 1942