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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-11-27, Page 5BORN GAUNT — In Winghain General Hospital, on Tuesday, November, 24th, to Mr, and Mrs, Ernest Gaunt, Lucknow, a son. Wingham General, Hospital, on Priday, November 20, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Humphrey, Lucknow, a, son, CRAIG --- Iii Wingham General Hospital, on Friday, November 20, to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Craig, R. R. No, 2, Aubbrn, a premature stillborn son, • JEFFERSON In. Wingham Gen- eral Hospital, on Thursday, Nov- ember 1.0th, to Mr. and Mrs, Rd. Jefferson, a daughter. WEDPINGS mttonnen Willis A quiet, but pretty wedding was solemnized at the Presbyterian Manse, Listowel, on Saturday, ilovembed 21, at 8 o'clotk by the Rev, Kelly, when Mildred ,third daughter of Mr. and Mr& Laurence Willis of 'Grey Town- ship, was united in marriage to Mr. Harvey McConnell ;eldest son of Mr. Enlist in the R. C. A. F. at WINGHAM Merit Women! Take, advantage of this convenient opportunity to apply to this splendid Service. Young'men are needed for both Air. crew and Ground Duties. Young women are needed, too, for special trades. Interviews will be Weltomed by an R.C.A.F, Recruiting Of- ficer from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m, WINGHAM TOWN HALL, Monday, November 30, 1942. Proof of age, educated!), marriage and children's ages, if applicable, are required. SERVE YOUR COUNTRY IN THE 1942 Th1.11CPCIa)r, Nov 27t 1/VINGHAM ADVANCE,TIMES PAGE l and Mrs. R. J, McConnell, of Mint() Township. The bride was becomingly .attired in a street length dress of gold shade silk jersey' and was attended by her sister, Mrs. Russell Hall, who war a dress of teal blue crepe. Mildred Hall, niece of the bride, made . a charMing little flower girl dressed in pale blue velvet. The groom was supported by Mr. Russel Hall, After the ceremony the bridal' party returned to the home of the bride's parents were a wedding dinner was served to a number of friends. The young couple later went on a short honeymoon to Kitchener and points south, The bride's travelling costume was a green coat with box fur trimming, green hat, with brown accessories, A host of good wishes follow the young couple to their home on the 2nd. Concession of Minto Township, a FOR A MAN • Robertson, Hugh. Mundell, Sandy Campbell, Ross Smith, Carl Johnston, W, J. Peacock, Melville Mathers and Charles Mathers. Internment took •place in the Wing- ham Cemetery. padding New FeitiliBase Mrs. Walter Day The death occurred in Toronto Gen- eral Hospital of Mrs. Walter Day, of Culross Township, in her :50th year, Mrs. Day, who Vas formerly Miss Isabella MuKenaie, had not been in good health for some months, and had: recently undergone an operation, She is survived by her husband and one brother, Lachlan McKenzie, and one sister, Annie McKenzie, both of loss Township. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from laa- late resi- dence, concession seven, .Culross Township, Was conducted 'by Rev, Kenneth MacLean, of Wingham, assis, ted by Rev, R. N, Stewart, of Tees- Water. Interment took place in Tees. water Cemetery.. In Two Special Thrift-Priced Groups! SCARFS FOR GIFTS White. Silk Scarfs White Wool Scarfs Pure. Silk Paisley Scarfs Fancy Checks and Plaids Airforce and Khaki COUNTY FEDERATION ANNUAL MEETING $1.50 to $3.95 CHALLENGE 2 yards wide 3 yards wide square yd. 63 c square yd. 67 c Bright gleaming new floor •cover- ings in modern marble, tile and leaf designs. The clear reds, blues and greens, set off by black and white, are just the colours clever homemakers are asking for to brighten kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. They'll give you wall-to-wall coverage at low cost, and, kept well waxed, they'll wear indefinitely. . A. W. Morgan Again-Named . President Deputy Minister of Agriculture Was Speaker STAINLESS SHEEN 2 yards wide 3 yards wide square yd. 85c square yd. 89 c . This is a heavyweight felt base floor covering with stainless sheen finish and a heavy enamelled surface. Just the floor covering to give you easy cleaning and years of service. The designs are clean, colourful modern tile effects .. . carpet patterns . . . and new marble patterns in a beautiful colour range. GLOVES • Mrs. G. Grant The death occurred Friday of Mrs, Robert. Grant in her 77th year, fol- lowing a protracted illness. Mrs. Grant, who was formerly Miss Pris- cilla Smith, was a lifelong resident of Culross Township and Teeswater. She is survived by three sons, Alex., of. Teeswater; Peter and Claire, of Cul- TO,SS Township; two brOthers and one sister, Robert Smith, of Lanark; Will- iam Smith, of Toronto, and Mrs. J. M, Clara:, of Teeswater Her husband predeceased her in. 1940, The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2,30 with a public service in Knox Presby- terian. Church and interment was made in Teeswater Cemetery. Bartholomew O'Connor A former resident of East Wawan- osh, Bartholomew O'Connor, well `known farmer of Wawota, Sask., pas- sed on there on Wednesday, Novem- ber 11th, after a short illness. He was a bachelor, His parents were the late Mr .and Mrs, Bartholomew O'Connor, who resided at Lot 28, Concession 13, East Wawanosh, prior to going to Wawota, Sask., 40 years ago. Surviving are four sisters and two brothers, Mary E. O'Connor, Wawota, Sask.; Mother M. Catherine,. Loretta Abbey, Toronto; Mrs. P. D. Sweeney, Edmonton"; John and Mar- tin, both of Wawota, Sask. The late Bishop Dennis O'Connor, of .Peter- borough was a brother. The funeral service was held in St. Francis Xavier R. C. Church, Wawota. Rev. Father Carey officiated at the church and graveside. Mrs. John Dennison Following an illness of some time, the last five weeks of which she was confined to her bed, Mrs. John Den- nison passed on at the residence, Pat- rick Street, on Fridaya llovember 20th, in her 84th year. She was a native- of Morris township having' been born on the 1st line, She taught school at Glengarry, Bluevale, Brussels, Stone School in,Morris and in Stanley town- ship prior to her marriage 43 years agO. After her marriage they lived near Varna retiring to Wingham 23 years ago. Her maiden name was Elizabeth. Maguire. Surviving besides her husband is one sister, Miss Agnes Maguire of Edmonton and three brothers, Loftus Maguire of Echnonton; Adam Maguire, Evansburg, Alta.; John M. Maguire, of Calgary. A private service was held at the late residence on Sunday afternoon with Rev. W. A. Beecroft, pastor of the United Church of which she was a member, officiating, Burial took place in J3ayfield Cefetery and the service at the graveside was conducted by Rev. E. j. Wooland. The pallbear- ers were, Robert Allen,, W, A, Gal- braith, Donald Lloyd, George Lloyd and Fred aacClymont and Edward Deal, of Varna, Pigskin, Black' Goat, Military Gloves, Khaki Wool Gloves,. priced • • • . • . $1.75 to $3.50 Ties, Shirts, Socks and Hats. . Hanna & Co. Limited citidALkER STORES, 4.,IMITED ... late Mr. Livingston at Clinton laSt ' Thursday. W, H, McKinney, spent a few days: in Toronto recently, Mrs. Peter S. MacEwen visited her cousin, Mrs, George MacDonald, at Clinton. Mrs. Joseph Curtis, who spent the last few weeks at Listowel, was home- on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs., R. F. Garniss were Sunday visitors with their daughter„ Mrs. Neil B. McEachern at Mount Forest. Charles Messer; Toronto, was a Sunday visitor at the home of 34rx., and Mrs. Raymond Elliott. Word has been received here that's. Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrsa Clene Yeo, at Paisley, is suffering- from an attack of scarlet fever. Friends of Bernard Lillow will ibe glad to know that be is making a favorable recovery from injuries re- ceived in a motor accident a week ago. The Presbyterian Church will hold their Christmas Tree on the evening of Tuesday, December 22,. Suffered Concussion Mervyn, eight-year-old son of Roy Mann, fell stricking his head on a !brick and receiving a concussion. He' is now resting at his home and is ex- pected to recover soon. • Director of Selective Service, ,outlined the workings of that' department and W. E. Haskins, Ottawa, secretary of the Canadian Federation of Agricul- ture, gave a fine talk on that branch and its relation to the provincial and local units. The last speaker, W. Porter, Lon- don, editor of the Farmer's Advocate, told of his trip to Great Britain as representative of a group of Canadian journals. He spoke interestingly of the increased production in England and how it was accomplished. The speakers were introduced by W. L. Whyte. The vote of thanks to the speakers were ably moved by Hugh Hill and was heartily endorsed. Wingham, Ont. Telephone 36. Ammomme mwm. HELP WANTED WAR WORKERS wawa. Gnr, David Murray of the 99th Bat- tery (A.F.) of Petawawa, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. S. A. Murray. Gnr, Charles Wellwood of the 99th Battery (A.F.), Petawawa, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wellwood. Mr. and ,Mrs. George Gregory of Cookstown, spent the week-end here. Mrs. George Mason returned with them to spend the winter. A. C. John Pattison who has just completed a radio course at the Uni- versity of Toronto, is spending a fur- lough at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs: Edgar Pattison. L/Cpl. John Currie of the Provost Corps. of Windsor, is spending a fur- lough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A .Currie. Miss Virginia Currie spent the week-end with her parents. To Supply Britain, Our Armed Forces & Civilians — With FOOD BUTCHERS, KNIFEMEN & GENERAL , LABOURERS BLUEVALE To Be Guests At Belgrave The president, Fleming Johnston, presided at the meeting of the Y.P.U. in the United Church on Friday even- ing. Miss Percilla Mann read the scripture lesson. The discussion per- iod was in charge of Miss Helen Thomson when the question, "Is it right for munition plants to operate on Sundays" was discussed. The Y,P,U, are to be guests at Belgrave next Friday evening. Mrs. George Love and Miss Florence Fowler attended the funeral of the Men from the country particularly invited to apply for this ESSENTIAL WORK in leading Toronto Packing House. Ideal winter work for Farmers' Sons and Farm labturers who wish to return to farms next year. Apply Employment and Selective Service Office WALKERTON, Ont. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Only a Few Short Weeks Left LJBdr. Frank Pickell of the 99th Battery (A.F.), Petawawa, spent the week-end at his home rere. Sgt. Neil Williamson, of the 99th Battery (A.F.), of Petawawa, is spend- ing a furlough at his home. Gnr. Fenton Barnes of the 99th Battery (A.F.), Pettawaava, spent the week-end at his home here. B.S.M. Bert Mitchell of the 99th Battery (A.F.), of Petawawa, is spend- ing a furlough at his home here, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Hillman and Miss Alice Dore, of Galt, visited over the week-end with Mrs. Wm. Dore. Pte. Clarence Ohms of Listowel was a week-end visitor at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ohm, Miss Betty Rae of the Toronto Gen- eral Hospital, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs„ Donald Rae. Mrs. Elmer D. Bell has gone to Pembroke for a via Capt. Bell is stationed at the nearby Camp of Feta- OBITUARY Mrs. Christopher Hetherington After many months of sickness.and suffering, death came on Tuesday, November 17th to Susan Thompson, wife of Christopher Hetherington at her home on the Bluevale Road in her 68th year. She was born on the 10th conces- sion of Kinloss township, daughter of the late Henry Thompson and Mary Murphy. She was married in 1895 and settled on the 12th concession of Culross township near Kinlough. She was one of a family of twelve chil- dren, four survive, William, Albert and Elizabeth Thompson, of Holy- rood and Fred Thompson, of Tees- water. Mr. and Mrs. Hetherington and family moved to their farm on the Bluevale Road in 1921 and since then had })/fade many friends by her keen love for friendship and her many deeds of kindness. She was an active member in the United Church being interested in the Woman's Missionary Society. The Woman's Association and for a num- ber of years had charge of the Cradle Roll in the Sunday School, She leaves to mourn her death her husband and eight children, Mrs. Dun- can Thompson (Mary), Teeswater; Captain A E. Hetherington, Soldier's Marine Hospital, Washington, D. Ca Ada Clifford Hetherington, Kirkland Lake; Leslie Hetherington, Te , ronto; Dr. Herbert Hetherington, of Brampton; Mrs. S. N. Gallaher (Lil- lian) and Ceorge of Bluevale; and Dr, Carman Hetherington, V.S., inspector at Duff's Limited at Hamilton, Following a private funeral at her late residence, a public service was held Thursday afternoon in the Unit- ed Church conducted by the pastor, Rev. Campbell Tavener, assisted by Rev, j.. L, Foster, of Wtoxeter. The funeral message was based on the text: "The Lord will hear you in time of trouble." During the Service Mrs. Ji Wickstead sang, "Good Night here, but Good Morning up There," The pallbearers Were Charles lam McGee, Russel aerinYnd Craik ClegitOrta R. H. McKinnon and John Mande% The beautiful florg tributes were borne by tail Hamilton, WildOn Selling Out of the former Willis Shoe Store Is Nearing an End Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davidson spent a few days in Hamilton and Toronto. Miss Margaret Rogers of Exeter, spent, the week-end with Miss Mary Johnston. ' Sgt. Fred Howson of the 99th Bat- tery (AF.), spent the week-end with his faniily. Miss Mavis Newell and Miss Ethel Lee of Fergus, were week-end visitors with Mrs. Newell. Pte, Jack Orvis of Ipperwash, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Orvis. Sgt. Frank Hopper of the 99th Bat- tery (A.F.), of Petawawa, was a week- end visitor at his home, Capt, J, R. M. Spittal, 99th Battery-, (A,F.) of Petawawa; spent the, week- end with his family here. B.S,M. Earl Gray of the 99th Bat- tery (A.F.), of Petawawa, is visiting for a couple of days here.. A. W, Morgan, Hensall, was re- elected president of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture Wednesday at the annual meeting held in the agri- cultural board room, Clinton, attend- ed by upward of 50 members. The 'meeting was opened !by Mr. Morgan, who in a - brief opening ad- dress spoke of th.e splendid co-oper- ation afforded by the officers and members throughout the past year, the first full year since organization. He also referred to ,the accomplishments of the Federation during the year and emphasized the point that the maxi- mum of effort is needled on the part of every agriculturist throughout the duration of the war. The annual reports were read and adopted. The financial report shows a cash balance of $308.72, with total expenditure of $621.48. The matter of raising the membership fee to 50c brought out much discussion `and in that connection a resolution was sub- mitted by Mr. Speir of Morris town- ship, providing for financing the Fed- eration by a pre-acre levy. The presi- dent pointed out that as there is no legislation providing for that. method it could only be put forward as a, reconimendation for the Federation to deal with. When put to a vote the recommendation was defeated, Committees Named The president called on the secre- tary, W. J. Dale, to read the report of the striking committee, formed of Wilmot Haacice and himself, which had been charged with the nomination of committees to function in an edu- cational and advisory capacity in pro- duction of specific lines of farm pro- duce. The president- pointed out that men were selected in line with their proven experience on the classes of produce coupled with their names. The report was adopted' unanimously., The committees are as follows, the first named in each case being the chair- man: For beef production, Wesley Joynt, Lucknow; 5, Armstrong, Londesboro; H. Wainer, Park-hill; for hog produc- tion, W. J, Turnbull, Brussels; W. L. Whyte, Seaforth; John Armstrong, Zurich; for poultry production, J. M. Scott, Seaforth; Victor Roy, Londes- boro; H. Johns, Woodham; dairy pro- dacts, Elgin Rowcliffc, Hensall; E. B. Goudie, Seaforth; Hugh Hill, Gode- rich; cash crops, W. Ellerington, Ex- eter; W. Alexander, Hensall; P. Eisen- bach, Grand Bend, For the election of officers the presi- dent vacated the chair after requesting that his name be not put in nomin- ation for another year of office 'Wil- mot Haccke was elected chairman for the election: Nominations included the names of W. L. Whyte and Mr. Morgan. The latter again protested, but the, mover and seconder refused to withdraw their nomination and a ballot was taken resulting in Mr. Morgan's being re-elected to office. Mr. Whyte was re-elected vice-president by ballot vote, Deputy Minister Speaks The afternoon session was held in the town hall commencing at 2:00 p.m.' and was largely attended, Mayor A. J McMnistay extended the civic wel- come, and Warden W. Armstrong fol- Towed with appreciative remarks re- garding the splendid attendance of Huron farmers, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Da. G, S. H. Barton, Ottawa, spoke on "Wartime Agrictulture in Canada." He said in part, that for the first per- iod of the war production of -equip- ment for the fighting forces was the urge. Now the urge is for production of food. and more food. He outlined the IdVande that has been made. in food production tottching on the sev- eral lines of produce bacon, cheese, condensed milk, eggs in a dried state -all of which are going forward to Great tlritain. T, 1 i Robinson, Ottawa, Assistant Special No. 1—Ladies Shoes only 98 c Special No. 2—Ladies Jersey Overshoes „ . , 89 c All Kinds of Bedroom Slippers on Sale Men's Oxfords—Special Clearance Boys Oxfords . • iiiI4 $2.69 $1.69 ALL CHILDREN'S SHOES ARE CUT ONCE MORE. Sale conducteti lay ICHTMAN & CO. 888 Danforth Ave. Toronto, Onti, ROYAL AIR