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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-12-03, Page 5Thursday, December 3, 1,942 *INGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Li. so, PreniChristmas Clearance Ready to-Wear HIGH GRADE WINTER COATS Less - 25% • Less Think of the savings when you still have a whole winter ahead to wear them, tris,',„"WV,,,,,,aIltfAVlso-tlekrotAvr ,rArr- rrropO7Or'lltp,,,:07.4 a,70,..,70! to lend his support to any worthwhile I community effort, kf4 • Surviving are his wife, four broth- ers, Isaac of Gerrie, Orlauda and. Thomas of Owen Sound and William of Fordwich; also a sister, Mrs. Mel- vin Porterfield of Owen Sound, Ftmeral services were held on Mon- day afternoon with private service at the home followed by service in Trin- ity Anglican Church. Rev, E. M, Caldwell in charge. Members of the local Masonic Lodge conducted the service at the graveside, Interment was made in Fordwich Cemetery, Andrew Gemmill The death occurred in Wingham General Hospital on. Saturday, Nov- ember 28th, of a pioneer of this dis- trict, Andrew Gemmill, who spent his entire life on the same farm on the sixth of Turnberry, He was in his 87th year, He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Gemmill who settled on the farm in Turnberry when it was yet a wilderness. Al- though poorly for some time, Mr. Gemmill was only seriously ill for a week. His wife, the former Louisa Ellacott passed on ten years ago. He, is the last of a family of seven. The funeral service, was held in Salem United -Church on Monday afternoon and was 'conducted by Rev. J. L. Foster, minister of the church. Burial took place in Wroreter Cem- etery, • • BORN with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. C. A. Roberts, A, C. Au Hamilton, of Exeter Fly. ing School, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. G, Hamilton. Major R. S, Hetherington, Officer Commanding the 99th Battery, Peta- wawa, is spending a furlough at his home here. Mrs. jan'les Zeigler, of Guelph And son, have returned home after spend- ing two weeks with. her parents, Mr, and Mrs. T. H. ;Gibson. Miss Agnes MacLean,' of Toronto, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. John MacLean, who celebrated her birthday on Friday. Mr. 'George Northwood of the TeCh- nical -School, Hamilton, spent the week-end with his pa'rents, Mr. and Mrs. -George Northwood. Rfmn. Goriron and Mrs. Kelly, of London, Mr, and Mrs. W. R. May- berry, of Woodstock, spent Sfinday with Mrs. Wm. Graham, Edward St. Mrs. A. R. DuVal and Mrs, Fred 'Massey were in Toronto for 10 -days and while there attended the Canadian Authors November meeting at which Mrs. Grace Campbell gave a talk on her new book, "The Thorn Apple Tree," Cpl, Bob. Chalmers of Guelph, spent the week-end with his family in Blyth. He called on several in town on1--it- urday. Bob was here for a -part of the hunting season and one one after- noon shot four deer for his group. Page Sgt. .York. Shoe Skates designed and manufactured by Canada's finest makers are here for your selection. Don't wait—choose skates now to be sure that you can give them for Christmas. Dress Clearance At Bargain Prices ,SPECIAL RACKS $4.95 values on sale 3.94 $3.94 values on sale 2.98 $2.98 values on sale 2.19 Coat Clearance SPECIAL RACK Usually 34.95' for $25.96 Usually 29.95 for 22.46 Usually 24.95 for 18.72 Usually 19.95 for 14.96 Correction In our last issue we reported a baby being accidentaly. strangled. It was stated that the mother was at the time preparing the evening meal. This was in error as •the mother at the time .of the accident was out of the home for a few minutes. Dunlop Shoe Store HETHERINGTON — In St. Mich- ael's Hospital, Toronto, on Satur- day, November 28th, to Mr, and Mi's. Leslie J. Hetherington, a daughter. • DEYELL In Wingham, on Friday, November 27th, to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Deyell, Wingham, a daugh- ter. "The Home of Good Shoes" eZ- e WItkA&Si Mg glgj'WZ k rw4k Vdif Still Young Heard on the street car: "How old should you say she is?" "Oh, somewhere in the middle flirt- ies)" Millinery Comprising Fur Felts Wool Felts $2.50, 2.98, 3.98 Values SMART STYLES 3 Tables Clearing at $1.29 - , $1.79 - $2.39 Children's Coats ALL WOOL CLOTH Lined and Interlined Sizes 17 to 14x Extra Special . . . $9.95 4 Only Children's Coats. Sizes 7 and 10 Usually 10.95, for $5.95 • McCracken sang a duet. A car load of young people from the Y.P.U. of the United Church, attended. a Y.P.U. Rally of the United Church„, Belgrave, on Friday evening. Rev. C. Tavener attended a meeting of the Huron Preabytery at Fordwicli. on Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs.. Bert Johnston, Wal- ton, were Sunday visitors with Mr- and Mrs. James Peacock. Mrs. Bert Mann, of Fordwich, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mann. Joe Redmond, who -has been in the: employ of Black Bros. for a number' of years, has., accepted a position at the Western Foundry Ningliain, and' moved his family on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tout of Kin- cardine, Private Wm. Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy, of Wingham, with Mr. and Mrs. Jdo, Hockridge, Visitors with Vernon d this and Mrs. Fred Churchill this week were„. the former's uncles, George and john., Hamilton and Fred Hamilton, of :Res- sevaine, Man. vale, has returned to Canada after spending over two years in overseas service. He is taking a course in navigation at Port Albert, He expects to be in Canada for six months. Jack was among the first of the young men in the village to' enlist and attended the Military school at Galt. - At the morning service in Knox Presbyterian Church, Rev, F. G. Fowler in his series of sermons, spoke of Jeremiah as an optimist, pointing out that after facing the ugliest facts in life, he did not desert his people. Miss Ruth Lucas, Mrs. Stanley Mof- fat and Miss Jean Elliott sang "Good Night and Good Morning. • Rev. F. G.. Fowler attended a meet- ing of the Maitland Presbytery at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wing- ham, on Tuesday. 'At the morning service in the Uni- ted Church, Rev. C. Tavener chose for his text Judges 6-111 "and his-son, Gideon threshed wheat .by the wine press to hide it from the Midianites." Mrs. W. j. Johnston and Mrs. Alex DISCONTINUING' TOYS lAs we are discontinuing Toys it would be to your advantage to shop now and cash in on some of these wonderful bargains that we are offering. Light Service or Silk Chiffon full-fashioned hose, irregulars of our 85c to $1.19 qualities. Through some slight imperfections that will not impair their wear we are able to offer them to you at these low prices. SILK CHIFFON • LIGHT SERVICE 69c pair 89c pair Bemberg Silk Hosiery Specials Mrs. MacEwen Presented With • MemberShip Mrs. R, F. Garniss was the hostess for a meeting of sepcial interest to the ladies of Knox Presbyterian Church, Mrs. J. J. Elliott presided. A Scrip- ture passage was read by Mrs. Roy Turvey .and Mrs. Walter Smillie led in prayer. Readings and instrumental music was enjoyed, BLUEVALE WALKER STORES, ,LIMITED • The special feature was. the present- ation of a Life Membership Certificate, of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, to Mrs. Peter S. MacEwan. The secre- tary, Mrs. Archie Messer read an ad- dress and Mrs. J. J. Elliott, the presi- dent made the presentation, The Wo- man's Missionary Society was Organ- ized in the church here over fifty years ago and this is the first Life Membership to be presented by the society, There were over twenty ladies pres- ent including Mrs. Nelson Cardiff and Mrs. Andrew Lamont, sisters of Mrs. MacEwan and Miss Jessie Strachan, her cousin, all of Brussels. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed a social time. Telephone 36. Wingham, Ont. - mm Ake AkA g neckline and long full sleeves, She wore a headdress of Vale Blue sheet with flowing pink streamers and car- ried a bouquet of American Beauty roses and. fern, tied with long pink streamers. They were unattended. .The bridal party led the way to the dining, room where the table was dec- orated with pink candles in silver holders and the brides -three tier cake. Later the bride and groom left on a short honeymoon. On their ,return they will reside at Wroxeter. • WEDDI N GS Musgrove - Zurbrigg The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Zurbrigg, Fordwith, was the scene of a pretty, late autumn wedding, Satur- day, Novelnber A:when their younger daughter, Vera Barbara Angalina, be- came the bride of Robert Stewart Musgrove, son of Mr. and Mrs, Jeffry, Musgrove, Wroxeter. The ceremony Was performed at eleven o'clock in the living room, beneath an arch of ever- greens and roses. The Rev., F, Paul Erb of , Wallace, was the Officiating clergyman. ,Lohengrins wedding march was played by the 'grooms sis- ter, Miss Gladys Musgrove. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was pretty in a floor-length gown" of Vale Blue sheer Made with an embroidered OBITUARY Miss Anna May 'Carrick Miss Anna May Carrick, daughter of Mr. Robert Carrick of Whitechurch and the late. Mrs, Carrick, passed away Saturday evening, November Red Cross • Made Another Shipment The regular monthly meeting of the Red Cross Unit was held this week at the home of Miss Duff, with seven- teen ladies in attendance, The presi- dent, Mrs. W. J. Johnston, presided, The treasurer's report showed cash on hand to be $62.00, - During the month rubber salvage was sold amounting to $3.00, and a donation of $5,00, the proceeds of a social sponsored by the L.O.L. No. '766. Miss Duff was elected tb draw the ticket bn the "double wedding ring" quilt. The lucky ticket was No. 168 and held ,by Mrs. Wm, 5. Robertson, Bluevale Road. The sum of $15.65 was realized from the sale of tickets. It waS decided to withdraw the Decem- ber meeting. During the afternoon a quilt was quilted. A fine shipment of knitted articles was returned to the Wingham Red Cross this week: 10 pullover sweaters, 3 long sleeved 'sweaters; 4 girls' sweaters, 1 pr. sea- man's, 2 pr. Childs socks, '"*.rnw,;0:-21 70-41020-20210-20:20-20-2kret-VM COME AND VISIT THE The lasting quality of gift of jewelry will give the recipient an added thrill when he or she unwraps the things that Santa has left. Williams Jewelry Store of- fers scores of ideas for gifts in every price range. In spite ofi Wartime con- ditions we think that our dis- play this year is as good as ever. Caine and look around. Wallpaper Shop For Gifts' that are smart and different see our complete line of Xmas goods. Prices from 15d up. Plastic shelves, plaques, pictures, beautiful screen taid tables with either scenery or floral pic- ture tops, lamps, book-ends, etc. A Gift For Every Member Of The Family. Visitors Welcome. • , A FEW GIFT SUGGESTIONS Bulova, Roman, Westfield and Vadis Watches, moderately priced, - Rogers and Community Plate,--'-still some in stock. Glass, China, Bluebird Diamonds, Leather Cools and a host of other suggestions too numer- ous to mention. • 'Institute Meets Dec 8 The Monthly meeting of the Wo- man's Institute will be held on Tues- day, December 8th at the home of Mrs, H. Smith, at 2,30 o'clock. This will be a Christmas meeting,' Miss Curtis and Miss F. Fowler having charge of the programme, Roll Call—Memories of atistmas in childhood, Motto Scatter gladness, joy and mirth all along the way of Earth, by Miss Margatet Curtis, An address by Rev, C. Tavener, Christmas Readings, Visitors are al- ways welcome, William's Jewellery Store 41. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. John MacLean spent a few days in Toronto last week. Mr,. Russell Zurbrigg, of Galt, spent the week-end at his home here. Cpl. Harold Snarling of Jarvis, spent the week-end at his hone here. Mrs. J. H, Crawford was a Toronto visitor for a few days last week. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Spry were in Toronto for a few days last week. Capt. W. L. Kress of Windsor, was a week-end visitor with his family. Flight Lieut. C. H, Magee, of Ot- tawa, spent the week-end at his home here. Miss Rae Dey left this, week for Hamilton, where she will spend the winter. • Mrs. J. M. Howell, of Toronto, is visiting with 'Mr. and Mrs. T. Y. Smith. Pte. Stewart Ritchie, of Long Branch, spent a few days leave at his hoMe here. Lieut. J. M. McKague, 99th Battery (A.F.), PetawaWa, spent the week-end at his home, B.S.M. Alex Corrigan, 99th Battery, Petawawa, spent the .week-end with his wife beer. Gnr. Ken Sinnamon, 99th Battery, Petawawa, was a week-end visitor with his family, • Pte. Wm. Kennedy 'of the Veterans' Guard, Bowmanville, spent the week- ,thd at his home here. Sigm. Wm. Harris, of Kingston, spent a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pere. Harris. Mrs. R. Beattie has' left for Inger- soll where she will visit with her daughter, Mrs. 0. Moffatt. 'Mr. and Mrs., A. M. Forbes, Mary and Helen, of London, spent the week- end with Mrs. H. Howard. Mrs. Gerald Vanderburg of Athens, spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. T. Y. Smith and other relatives. Siginn. Joe Falconer, of Toronto, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Falconer. Mr. Rich. Bunbridge recently spent a holiday with friends in Toronto and with his sister, who is very Pte. Vance Sanderson of the Vet- erans' Guard of Espanola, spent a few days at his home here last week, Bdr. Jim Lee, 99th Battery, Pet- awawa, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Wee Lee. Sgt. Ted Elliott, 99th Battery, Pet- awawa, spent .the week-end with his parents, Mr. and :Mrs, A. Elliott, A. C. Darrell Biggs, of Exeter:Air- port, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Percy Biggs, Miss Betty Frampton and Mr. Bill Mitchell, of Toronto, were recent guests of Mr, and Mrs, E, Webster. Miss Mary $ari11, of Fergus, and Helen Yuill, of Wawanosii, visited Mr. and Mrs. Jos, NIB over the week-end, Siginn. Frank Collar of Vimy Bar- racks, Kingston, has returned after spending a furlough at his home here. Sgt. George Tervit, 99th Battery, Petawawa, Spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Tervit, Stewart Carter of the :Kent Regt, Terrace, n.c., is spending a furlough With his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Fred Carter, tient Richard Roberts, 96th tat, tery, Petawawa, is spending a furlough 28th, in Wingham General Hospital after an hitless extending over the past year. She was of a bright and 'happy disposition and was „respected by all that knew here. Besides her father she leaves to mourn her passing, three sisters, Mrs. (Ida) Win. Wind- sor of Detroit; Mrs. (Lavinia) Fred Clarke of Amherstburg, and Susan at home. The funeral • service was held on Tuesday afternoon in Whitechurch United Church, where she was a valu- ed member of the choir for many years. Rev, A. G. Ward officiated at the service. Burial took place in Witibham Cemetery. Joseph Henry Wade On Friday, November 27th, Ford- with lost by death one of its best known and highly esteemed citizens in the person of Joseph Henry Mn Wade, who suffered from a heart condition, had been in poor health for some time but the past few weeks was able to be about. Deceased who was in his 80th year, was born on the homestead one and one half miles west of Fordwich, and Was a son of the late William and Deborah Sotheth Wade. Thirty-five years ago he was married to Mabel Tuck, of Clifford. For forty years, Mr, Wade emula- ted a general store business in this villages retiring over three years ago owing to all. health. By his kindly personality and integrity in' business lie won the respect and admiration of the whole community, He was member of Trinity Anglican Church, also h ehatter member of the local 10:atonic Lodge and Was always ready tack Proirt Overseas, LA*C. john Wettlaufer, son 'of Mr. and Mrs. j„ Wettlaufer of Burgessville and formerly of Blue-