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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-11-05, Page 5J. B. KNIGHT Formerly of Pember Stores Ltd., will display and demonstrate LADIES' and GENTS' HAIR GOODS and give advice op the care of your hair and scalp At Brunswick Hotel On Wednesday, Nov. 11 WHITE'S HAIR GOODS 258 Yonge St. Toronto, Ont. Thursday, November $, 1942 VANC WINGHAM. A Where To,,,,.Go Winghar,ii For Men's Overcoats, Snits and Made-toNleasure Suits THE SHADOW KNOWS Winter Overcoats—, Soft, Dnrable and Warm in fine English fleeces and fancy Tweeds, tailored by the best makers, Young Mena. Overcoats and Youths Overcoats . $19,50 . Other Overcoats in Newest models . „ . $24.$0 to 00.00 Green., only son of Mr, and Mrs. William Frank Green. The bride wore a street length dress of rose triple sheer with blue accessories and cor-. sage of Talisman roses, Mrs. George, Harris, sister of the bridegroom at- tended the bride wearing rose triple sheer with accessories in matching shade and her corsage was American Beauty roses, Lloyd Weir, brother of the bride was best man. Following the ceremony the couple left on a trip to. Hamilton,' On their return they will reside on the bridegroom's farm in Turnberry, WATCH FOR WM Radio's Greatest. Mystery Character CK NY W rnveerid a y 4 8 to 8.30 p.m. ;resented by After a fashion--you'll find every one of our new collection of frocks combining all the virtues of fashion's 'latest dic- tums. Come in and dis- cover for yourself how right we are. Sizes 14 to 44 $2.98 and $3.94 THE • blue coat DEALERS OF CANADA Better deliveries can be ob- tained now in Made-to-Meas- ure suits. Our fit and mater- ials are guaranteed. Buy now. Prices from „ $27.50 to $49.50 WALKER STORES, CIMITED Telephone 36 Wingham, Ont. Fine Selection of Christmas Ties, Scarfs, Sweaters and Hosiery specially box.ed. I HANNA & CO., Limited 91st Birthday Friday On Friday this week, Dr. Jas. Armstrong will celebrate his 91st birthday. This active Vet, Surgeon, who for 65 years has been looking after the veterinary necessities. of this community, and no later than Mon- day this week performed a successful surgical operatidn, I-fe still is driving his model T. Ford car, He is a mem- ber of Forest Masonic Lodge, Wrox- eter; he also has the honour of being a Grand. Stewart of the Grand Lodge for Ontario and has his fifty-year medal some years ago. Congraf4lations are extended also to Mr, Chas. Irwin, who, ,on Monday, November 2nd,, celebrated his 89th year. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Icing of Toronto, spent Monday with Gorrie relatives. Mrs. Chas. King returned with them. Pte, We ley Gallaway of Petawawa, spent the week-end with his parent'!;, Mr., and Mrs, Wilbur Gallaway. St. Stephen's Group Met The regular meeting of the W. A, of St. Stephen's church, was held at the home of Mrs, Geo, Foster, with la members attending and 4 visitors. After the work of the afternoon was finished which was patching quilt for the hale, the president, Mrs, Holmes took charge of the business part of the meeting which opened with pray- ers. Mrs. Armstrong read Bible reading, PsalM 150, The next meet- ing to be a quilting at Mrs, M. Mus- grove's. Theme to be a "Proverb." Mrs. Holmes then gave a few thoughts on Praise and Thanksgiving 'telling that in these days of war to keep a song in our hearts and to be like Paul and Silas, who, in their da,ys of trouble always Praised and gave Thanksgiving to God for His good- ness towards them. The meeting then closed with the Benediction followed by a very dainty luncheon by hostess. On ThUrsday last Mrs. Musgrove entertained the members of the W. A. at a quilting at her home. Roll Call was answered by a Proverb, and pray- ers were led by the president. Bradley - Cumming A marriage of interest was solem- nized in the United Church, Blyth, on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, when Catherine Isabell, only (laughter of Mrs. Sidney Curnming was united in marriage to Pilot Officer Gerald Owen Bradley, only son of Ur. and Mrs W, H, Bradley, Palmerston, The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Heathcote, rector of. the Anglican church, Palmerston, assisted by. Rev. Arthur Sinclair, pastor of the Blyth church. The bride wore a street- length dress of teal blue with Juliet cap in matching shade. Mrs. Hugh Cumming, sister-in-law of the bride, was matron of honor, wearing a redin- gote costume in cocoa shade crepe with black and white accessories. The bride's flowers were golden glory chrysantheumus. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Robert Som- ers, The ushers were V. M. Bray and Archie Somers. A E. Cook, org- anist of the church, played the wed- ding music. Following, the ceremony a buffet luncheon was served at the home of the bride where the decor- ationg were in a yellow and bronze color scheine, interspersed with flags. Those assisting were Miss Woodcock, Miss E. Mills and Miss Dorothy Poplestone. The couple left for To- ronto, St. Catharines and Montreal, the bride wearing a two-piece dress in pebble crepe with black coat with silver fox trimmings and black acces- sories The bridegroom was a former teller in the Bank of Commerce, Blyth. BELMORE Fowler - Douglas A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Presbyterian Manse, Alvinston, by the Rev. R. T. Rutherdale, at eight o'clock, Thursday evening, October 29th, when Dorothy Winnifred, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Douglas,.of Lucknow, *as united in marriage with Mr. George Davidson Fowler, of Wingham, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fowler. Miss Isabel Fowler, sister of the groom was bridesmaid and Mr. Gordon L. Davidson, brother-in-law of the bride was groomsman. They will reside on the groom's farm on the Bluevale Road. Home—Mrs. Rev. Hewitt. Stucbr — The church in the City—M. Jeffray... Prayer—Mrs. Hector McLean. Red Cross quilting this Thursday' at Mrs. Ballagh's. Those repairing their dwellings still live in the hope that there will al, ways be a Delmore. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil McNeil of Cot- tingharh, motored up Saturday i/vIr. and Mrs, Jack Fitch are visit- ing their datig-liter in Toronto, Miss Ethel Fitch has returned from Coiling- wood. The young people of the United Church will hold their first meeting Friday evening at the Manse. Mission Band was held Squrday afternoon at the Manse. As what we need is what we appre- ciate—M. Jeffray wishes to thank those two good Samaritans who got her a small supply of wood. Hallowe'en passed off quietly with slight bombings. The children amus- ed themselves dresed to suit the oc- casion. Miss King gave a party at the school Friday afternoon. Jimmie Mul- vey carried off first prize for being a well behaved old woman in costuthe. The young people of the Presbyter- ian church, held their Hallowe'en party in the basement of the church. Mrs. Ballagh, Myrtle, Harvey and Miss King attended the Fowl supper in Teeswater. The missionary meeting of the United Church was held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Wm. Elliott with twelve in atteudance. The meeting opened with singing and prayer. Minutes—Sec.-Treas., Mrs. Ray Rutherford. , Roll call—verse on Thanksgiving. Scripture reading — Mrs. Wm. Curie. Address on the A meeting of the Horse Shoe Club will be held in its club rooms on Wed- nesday at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of electing a new president. Owing to the resignation of Syle Fitch, who has moved to Bolton to draw the yard stick over the students of that town, also to discuss the moving into winter quarters. bakota as a young lady where she was married 53 years ago. A few years later they returned East and for thirty years she was a resident of the 1st line of Morris. Her husband pre- deceased her in October 1934. She leaves to mourn her passing, one son J. Victor Haines of Morris and a daughter, Miss Florence Haines of London. She is also survived by one sister,-,Mrs: John Irwin, Hartney, Manitoba: The funeral service will be held at the residence of her son, Mr. J. Victor Haines, 1st line of Morris, at 2 p,m. today (Wednesday). The service will be conducted by Rev. W. A, Beecroft, pastor of Wingham United Church, of which slie was a member. Burial will take place in Wingham Cemetery. Mrs. Alexander MacEwan Following an illness of four months Mrs. Alexander MacEwan of Morris, passed on in Wingham General Hos- pital early Tuesday morning. She was in her 54th year. The former Lenora Gourlay, she was a native of Brook- lin, Ontario, daughter of the late Thomas Gourlay, Her husband to whom she married in 1920 passed on in Jaunary of this year. • The remains are resting at Fry- fogle's Funeral Parlours, Wingham. A service will be held in Bluevale United Church at 2 p.m. on Thursday. Following this service the remains will be taken to Brooklin where another service will be held at 2 p.m. on Fri- day at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. J. Halliday. Burial will take place in Brooklin Cemetery. 1111111111111111181M111=1111111110111.11,111111111111111111E111111111111811818111811/111. GORRIE end at Mona Road and while 'there attended the funeral of his cousin, Mrs. Hannah Sparrow. Mrs. W. L. Kress and Mrs. Walter VanWyck, spent a few days in Wind- sor. Mr. Fred Rush of Weston, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Mitchell. A.C. John Pattison of tjniversity of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Pattison. Mrs. Alf. Mitchell of Acton, spent the week-end in town. Lieut. Richard Roberts of Petawawa spent the week-end at his home here. A.C. James W. Hamilton, of Exeter, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. John Raby, Mrs. Hare and Elizabeth, spent Sunday with friends in Lucan. Mr. Craig Armstrong spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. MacLean at Hensall. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Blackwood of Sarnia, spent a couple of days with Mayor and Mrs. Crawford. WEDDINGS Selling Out Sale LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Cain. Taylor and daughter Marilyn left on Tuesday for Victoria, B. Mrs. Vic. Laughlean, of Southamp- ton, spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, George Orvis. Jack Orvis of Listowel, spent the week-end here. Mrs. Bill Young of Toronto, spent the week-end at the home of her par- ents. L.A.C. Scott Reid, spent the week- end with his parents, accompanied by L.A.C. John Winter and L.A.C. C. B. MacMillan of„ the R.A.F. Station, Clinton. Major M. J. Wheeler of Montreal, spent a few days with his sister, Mrs. Will Wright, Brussels, also called on relatives in this district. Mrs. Arthur Martin, Santa Monica, Cal., visited with Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Armitage. Miss Doris Armitage, Niagara Falls, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Armitage. Mr, and Mrs. Chester Showers' of New Toronto, spent the week-end in town. Pte. Robert Casemore, of C. A.C. T. C., Barriefield, spent the past week with—his mother, Mrs. !George Case- more. Pte. Wm. Kennedy, Veterans' Guard, Bowmanville, spent a few days at his home here. Mr. John l3urchill, spent the week- of the former Willis Shoe Store Jeffray MacAdam A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at Wingham, October 21st, at the Presbyterian Manse, when Vera Jean, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil MacAdani, was united in holy bonds of wedlock to Arnold Sangster Jeffray, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Jeffray of Glenannon.' The bride was attended by, her sister, Edna and the groom by Russel Baird. The bride wore a floor-length gown of white taffeta and a three quarter length veil with orange blossoms. After the ceremony they returned to the bride's home where supper' was served to the imtnediate relatives, The evening was spent in cards and danc- ing after which the bridal pair left on a trip. The bride's travelling costume being green coat and hat with green accessories. Green - Weir A quiet but pretty wedding' was solemnized at the manse, 'Wroxeter, Tttesday morning, October 27th, at 9.30 o'clock when Rev. J. L. Foster united in marriage Gladys Winifred, youngest daughter of ,Mr. and Mrs. W. E, Weir to William Alekander Is Still ,oing Strong NOW is your chance to outfit the en- tire family in shoes and save many dollars THOUSANDS OF PAIRS OF SHOES TO CHOOSE FROM. EVERY PAIR is reduced to rock bottom prices Ladies, Mens, Boys, Girls, and Childrens Footwear ARE ALL BEING SACRIFICED Our Loss Is Your Gain - Buy Now And Save Sale Conducted by Mr. Edgar Hemingway, Miss Mar- ion and Mr. Robt McCutcheon, all of Scotland, Ont., were week-end guests of the former's brother, Mr. and Mrs. R. Hemingway; and Mrs. Earl Bowes and fam- ily, Eethel, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry a. Hastie. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Aldrich, of Fordich, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Cooke. Mrs. Bert' Able, R. N., of Lord Dufferin Hospital staff, Orangeville, was the guest of her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Galbraith over the week- end. Miss Maguire has ,returned after holidaying with friendS in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McDonald, of Molesworth, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth :Elastic On Sunday. Rev, E, • M. Caldwell visited with friends in Dundalk one day last•week. Miss Johnson of Dundalk returned with them and is spending some time at the ReCtory. Rev. H. L. Jennings "and Mrs. Jen- nings of Thedford, have returned home after visiting her parents, Mr. And Mrs. Charles Laurence. Of the sixteen farmers froneGorrie who went West for the harvesting the following have returned owing to the fact snow had come to hinder the operations of which there is consider- able threshing to do in some sections: Messrs Caroll Gregg, Glenn Austin, Bill Cowan, Marry Zimmerman, all at Tugaske, Sask., Messrs Reg. Newton, David Neilson, Ross Earl and Victor Shera at Cut Knife, Sask: Miss Arlene Galbraith of Fergus, Public School staff, speicit the week- end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Galbraith., Mrs. Lennox and Miss Velma Len- nox, Winyham, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Whitfield. Mrs. Munro called on friends in HarristOn, on Saturday. Mr, and Mrs, George Edwards of Wroxeter, were Sunday guests of Mrs, J, T. Strong and Mr. Roy Strong. Nicholson - Cook A quiet . but very pretty wedding took place at the United Church par- sonage, Brussels, at 1.30 o'clock, Sat- urday, October 31st, when Alice Edna Cook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Cook, of Belgrave, became the bride of Mr. William Garner Nichol- son, son of Mrs. W. G. Nicholson of Belgrave. Re'v. H. C. Wilson officia- ted. The bride was very becoming in a street length dress of pursuit blue. She carried a bouquet of Sweetheart roses. Miss Lelia Cook of Wingham was her sister's bridesmaid. Her dress was street length of turf tan crepe with accessories to match and her bouquet Talisman roses. Following a trip to Tillsonburg, Port Burwell . and other points they will reside on the groom's farm in Morris. For travel- ling the bride donned a ,red wool dress, teal blue coat with mink trim.; ming, Her accessories were brown. Cook - Bolt At the Presbyterian Manse, Wing- ham, at 2 o'clock on Saturday, October 31st, Rev. Kenneth MaeLean, united in marriage Zora. Bolt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Bolt, of Belgrave, and Mr. Norman Harold Cook, son of Mr. and ,Mrs. Leonard Cook, of Blyth, The bride was lovely in a powder blue crepe dress with hat to match and accessories of navy. Miss Reta Pur- don of Whitechurch, the.bride's niece, was bridesmaid. Her gown was of wine taffeta with white lace. * Mr. Russell Cook of Blyth, the groom's brother, was best man. A reception was held and a wedding supper serv- ed to about 20 guests. Following a trip to Owen Sound and other points the young couple will reside in East Wawatiosh. Guests were present from Acton, London and Exeter, Attention Ladies COME AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS To A RinsO Tea In The COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL 2:30 P.M.--Wed,, Thurs., Fri., This Week 7:30 P.M.—Tues., Wed., Thurs.. Fri., This Week WASHING 'DEMONSTRATION REFRESHMENTS Gifts For Everyone-Nothing To Buy Hostesses: Miss Hodson and Miss Larking LICHTMAN 81 CO 888 Danforth A:ve. 6 Toronto, Ont., Nursing Course Underway The Nutting Sourse which the Women's Institute are sponsoring got away to a good start on Monday With eighteen present, Miss Grace E. Ham- ilton of Toronto, being in charge, These classes begin at 2 Mt, each afternoon for this week with two ev- enings Wed, and 'hurl. beginning at 8 p.m, sharp: While in town Miss Hamilton is going with Mrs. Mug- grove. OBITUARY Mrs. John R. Haines Another of the older women of this community has passed on in the per- son of Mrs. Jahn R, Haines. Her death took place at the home of tier niece, Mrs, Fraser Patterson, Gode- rich, early Monday morning following an illness which confined her to her bed since last February. She was the former Rebecca Jane Lougheed and Was in her 'Nth year.. Born in West Wawanosh (Donnybrook) she spent her girlhood there going to North