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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-12-17, Page 5lro-tvixovihwric-mtaavrn-xmapl*morvIw In Time For Christmas Prints that Hint of Spring VIA Our Ski Boots make Skiing a real pleasure. Hockey Outfits $2.98 'to $6.00 Skating Outfits For Girls $2.98 to $7.50' GIVE THEM SNOW BOOTS Here is a gift that will be appreciated by Misses and Growing Girls. New Stock has just arrived. Be sure and see them. Mrs. Wm. Field Was Elected President The programme for the December meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of Wingham United Church, was planned by Mrs, W. A, Beecroft, who also presided. The front of the school room was arranged in a Christ- mas setting with lighted- candles and Christmas flowers which were the gift of Mrs. It. Lewis, The Bible lesson was given by Mrs. E, S. Cope- land; all the world goes to Bethlehem at Christmas, how do we go? Do we go as those wino worship or as part Of the careless crowd, and 1,vould the glory of God pass us by as it did many of them? Mrs. Heisler and Mrs. Lewis sang a duet. "The Story of Bethlehem," Mrs. Beecroft then read Henry Van Dyke's beautiful story of "The Other Wise Man," who in his search for the Saviour, spent his time and money hi ministering to others and at the end was rewarded by the promise, "In as ninth as ye have done it unto the least of these ye have dons it unto me." Mrs. Griffin presented the report of the nominating committee, and the following officers were named for Non. Pres„ Mrs, John, Wilson; Pros, Ufa. Win, Field; itt Haugh; Treasurer, Miss Jean Wilton; Welcome and Welfare Sec'y., Mrs.{ Thos, Haugh; Supply Secretary, Mrs. Geo, Day; Home Helpers Secretary, Miss Agnes Fortune; Glad Tidings Secretary, Mrs. R. Gilkinson; auditors, Mrs, L. Fortune and MiAs B. Fortune; Press Reporter, MisA 5. Wilton. The singing of the hymn, Silent Night, The Lord's Prayer and Nat- ional Anthem, brought an interesting meeting and a successful year to a close, Lunch was served by the host- ess, and a social time spent. JAMESTOWN The teacher and pupils of S. S. No. 4, Grey, are holding their Christmas concert in the school house on Friday night, December 18th of this week. Come and enjoy a good entertainment. Mr. and Mrs, Earl Baker also Mrs. Frank Graham, visited or? Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Edward jacklin. Miss Hazel McDonald, who under- Went an operation for appendicitis last week in the Winghant General Hey:- pital, we are pleased to know is get- ting along nicely. Miss Vera Willis, who is working in Listowel, spent the week-end at her home here. Miss Margaret Beattie spent the week-end with friends in Brussels, To the Advance-Times and all its readers we wish them all a Merry Xmas, and Happy New Year. UNITED W. M. S. NAME OFFICERS Miss' Eliza Lillian Pearen Miss Eliza Lillian Pearen, 493 East Howard Etreet, Pasadena, California, passed on November 22nd, This was the message received by Mr. R. M. Shiell this week, Miss Pearen was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Pearen who resided on the 9th concession of East Wawanos,h on the farm now occupied by Mr. Dalton. She had lived in Pasadena for the past 14 years. She was a neice of Dr, Thomas Agnew who practiced med- icine here for some time, A member of the Presbyterian Church for many years she played the organ in Calvin !1 Charch, East Wawanosh. Interment a i took place in Mountain View Cern- etery, Pasadena. • Lily White Pastry Flour . 24-lb. bag 69c DOMINION STORES • LIMITED 29c 288's Dozen FLORIDA FULL OF JUICE ORANGES APPLES Special prices for Christmas on, both eating and cooking apples. We have a fine assortment of Christmas Candies now in stock. TANGERINE Oranges 246's doz. 23c RED EMPEROR Grapes 2 lbs. 35c EATM ORE Cranberries lb. 29c TEXAS SEEDLESS Grapefruit I12's .. 5 for 25c SHOES ARE A SPLENDID PRACTICAL GIFT H9WICK COUNCIL Wroxeter, December '5th, 1942 The council met in the Township pall ,according to adjournment, the members were all present, the Reeve, D. L.IWeir in 'the chair. The minutes of last regular, also special meetings, were read, and on motion of Strong and Winter, were adopted. Moved by 'Strong and McCallum, Christmas Candy ••••";` Fine Assortment of Boxed Chocolates Bulk Candy Cigarettes, Cigars and Tobaccos in all the Popular' Brands PA rrimrsilay, Dec. 17th, 1942 WINGHAM ADVANCE,TIMS ,0070%1-7*- ,roft„. morvre;p( A grand collection of slippers of 'every sort for Mne and Women and Children. Fancy ones, plain ones, comfortable ones, sturdy ones — but every one a top flight value for your Christmas shopping dollar. Ladies Slipper ..... , 69c to $2.45 Slippers for Men Romoes, Zipper Children's Slippers .... 59c to $1.45 Style Felts , 98c to $3.45 Born in England, she came to Can. ada when she was three years old. Her parents were pioneer settlers in the Auburn district, where Mrs, Pat- terson lived allaher life. She was ex- tremely well known throughout Her- on County. Mrs. Patterson was a member of the United Church and formerly of the Presbyterian Church. Sur'Viving are four sons, Roy, of Goderich; Lawrence -and Peter, of, Chetalpion, Alta., and Doaald,''' of Grand Prairie, Alta.; two daughters,. Mrs, William Anderson, Auburn; Mrs, Albert Shackleton, Toronto, and one sister, Mrs, John Henderson, Blen- heim. • The funeral service was held on Wednesday afternoon, Interment was in Ball's Cemetery, Auburn. Abram John Sanderson At his home on. Wednesday, Dec. 9th, following a lingering illness, the death took place of one of Wroxeters best known and highly esteemed cit- izens in the person of Abram John Sanderson, Deceased who was in his '70th year, was the son of the late David and Eliz- abeth Deachman Sanderson, and the youngest of six sons, all of whom pre- deceased him. Forty years ago he was married to Helen Gibson who survives him, also one sister, Mrs. Stewart of Toronto. The late Mr, Sanderson was a mem- ber of United Church and when his health permitted was a regular at- tendant. A. kind neighbor and friend he will be missed by a large circle of friends in the community. Funeral services were held at the home on Friday when his pastor, Rev, J. L. Foster .vas assisted by Rev: Alex Sanderson of Waterford, a neph- ew, and Rev. A. M. Grant of Kippen, a former pastor. The pallbearers were, Andy Gibson, Arthur Gibson, Robert Gibson, George. Gibson, Rev. A, L. Sanderson and Jim Sanderson. Interment was made in Wroxeter Cemetery. MIZ-MfotaifiaM--rike kr-g-MKgiX DUNLOP'S SHOE STORE "The Home of Good Shoes" Ladie's and 'Men's Ski Boots $4.75 to $4.95 SKI BOOTS For all the Family Gift Slippers DOERR'S CHOCOLATE Madellians lb. 29c CLARK'S (20-oz. tin) Tomato Juice .. 3 for 25c McLAREN'S STUFFED Olives-8-oz. jar 39c GREEN GIANT Peas-16-oz. tin „ 15c DEL MAXZ NIBLETS Coal,'--14 -oz. tin 2 for 25c ARENA ri Activities 1943 SKATING SEASON Skating Monday, Wednesday & Saturday Band Wednes. Nights —Season Tickets Adults: $2.50 Student or Child: $1.50 Nc.w. Available At Town Clerk's Office, "An Ideal Xmas Gift" n rtawaststattitionixattiestratiarsi Mrs. Art Bieman .of London, was a visitor in town last week and her mother, Mrs. W. A. Currie, returned with her to London where she will spend the winter. L.A.C. John Teeton of Winnipeg, and L.A.C. Bud Sugarman of Van- eouver, who are attending Clinton Radio School, were week-end visitors smith Mr. and Mrs. H. L Shanboady. OBITUARY — — Mrs. Amos Tipling A .resident of Wingham for many yeara, Minerva C. Kennedy, .widow of the late Amos Tipling passed away after a short illness in Toronto on Tnesday, December 8th. Mrs, Tipling was born in Aurora eighty-four years ago coming to Wingham with her family about sixty- five years ago. She later married Amos. Tipling, son of one of the Pioneer families of this district. After residing for some tithe on the Tipling farm on time Biluevale Road, they mov- ed into Wingham and were one of the first families to reside on Leopold Street, They had one daughter, Ethel, who taught at Wingham Public School and who predeceased them both. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. C. W, Dieldnson of Wingham and two grandchildren, Jura. Buchanan of the Orangeville High School staff and Donald Stearns of Painesville, Ohio, Funeral services were conducted by Rev, Kenneth MacLean of St. And- rew's Presbyterian Church from Car- rte's Undertaking Parlors oil Thurs- day afternoon with interment in Wing. ]tame Cemetery, Pallbearers were Mr, Geo, Lane, Mr., Jack Buchanan, Mr. Leslie Buchanan, Mr, Donald Rae, Mr, R. H. Lloyd and Mr, Andrew Mitchell, Mrs. Donald Paterson Mrs, Bliza Lawrence Patterson, widow of Donald Patterson, former warden of Huron County and for 1.7 years county engineer, and mother of T. R. Patterson, present county engin- eer, died Monday at the home of lid sou in Goderieb, tam hear 89th year. ueen'i Coffee Shop AtertiraregrefgA that the Clerk and Treasurer be here- .by authorized to issue an order for, and procure one dozen watches, from H. J. Holman, for Active Service men, Carried. Moved by Winter and Strong that the Report of the School Attemlance Officer for the months of September October, as read, be accepted and placed on file, Carried, Moved by McCallum and Winter that the Roads Accounts, as approved, be paid. Carried. Moved by Winter and McCallum that the following accounts be paid, Carried, A. H. Erskine,, price of Tax Sale properties $140.01; J. H. Rogers, post- age and excise $9.00; Jas, .Magoffin, work at Fordwich Public Shed $5.10; H. J. Hofman, Ring for active service man $9,75:, W. Stewart, cleaning shed, Fordwich $7,50; W. Charles, 2 cords cedar for Gorrie Ball $5.50; Municip.: al World, supplies $4.27; County Treasurer, hospital expenses for C, White $71.75; Lorne Kaake, cleaning Wroxeter Rink $4.50; Howick Tele. phone System, telephone in Clerk's Office and tolls $16.29; Norman Wade, premium on Bonds for Treasurer & Collectors $57.00; L. N. Whitley, M, D., medical services for Mrs. M. Has- tie $22,50; Advance-Times, notice re Voters' Lists $3.45; Herb Collins, bal- ance salary as Relief Officer $25.00; J. H, Rogers, supplies from R. J. Lovell Co, $4,04; J. H. Rogers, serv- icing street lights, Fordwich $78,40; Isaac Gamble, balance salary as clerk, 1942 $105.00; Fred Hambly, balance salary• as caretaker, Wroxeter Hall $15.00; James Anger, balance salary as caretaker, Gorrie Hall $30.00; Mrs. M. C, Knight, balance salary as school attendance officer $45.00; D. L. Weir, fees and mileage, as Reeve, 1942 $85.00; E, H. Strong, fees and mileage, councillor 1942 $72.60; John Winter, fees and mileage, councillor 1942 $78.00; Edward McCallum, fees and mileage, councillor 1942 $77.00; How. Mut. Fire Ins. Co., rent of room $1.50; J.'W. Gamble Estate, fees and mileage 1942 $65.80; Relief $105.26. Moved by Winter and Strong that this council do ndw adjourn, to meet in the 'Clerk's Office, Gorrie, on Tues- day the fifteenth day of December, at the hour of One o'clock in the after- noon. Carried, Isaac Gamble, Clerk. BRIDGE CLUB It was decided at the Bridge Club last week that as Christmas falls on a Friday the game for that week will be held Saturday night (Boxing Day), and. it was also decided to hold the game 'between Christmas and New Years on Wednesday evening. There were eight tables taking part in the play on TharsdaY and the re- sults were: North and. South-1st., Mrs. H. C. MacLean and Mrs. H. Campbell; 2nd., Mrs. W. A. Heughan and Mrs. R, .S. Hetherington; 3rd., Mrs, Art Wilson and Mrs. .Murray Johnson; 4th., George Williams and W. W. Armstrong-. East and West- 1st., Mrs. 0, Colborde and Mrs. Geo. Ross; 2nd., Mrs. A. E. VanStone and Miss Y. MePhersone 3rd., Mrs. Bert Porter and Art Wilson; 4th., Miss Mary Johnston -and W. H. French, At St, PajIrs "Nest 'Sunday The prelude ;to 'the Christmas F.est- ival will be observed in St. Paul's church, on `Sunday. Mere will be a preparatory IFIdly Communion at 8.30 in the morning, and at eleven o'clock, a special Chriatritas service will be conducted With 'carols and an approp- riate address. At seven in the even- ing,- the ehdir :end congregation will join in a great 'Christmas Carol Fest- ival of singing, 'Choir anthems will also be rendered. Sunday afternoon the church school will hold its Christ- 'mas service, When the pupils will .share the service programme, and :pictures Will be shown describing '"A Night 'in Bethlehem," BORN 4ATIGH — 'On Saturday, December 5th, to Mr. and Mrs. Fraser Haugh, Wroxeter, a daughter, EADIES W. M. S. ELECT OFFICERS The December meeting of the Wo- men's Missionary Society was held at the borne of Mrs. Hugh Gilmour. The opening hymn was, The First Noel, followed by the reading of the Scrp- titre, 2nd chapter of Luke, by Mrs, Atkin Hastings, Comments were giv- en by Mrs. H. Gilmour,- followed by prayer by MSS Barbara Fortune. Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The roll tall was ans- wered by a Christmas message. It tame upon the midnight clear, was sung, The last chapter of the study book, The Message, of the Bible in war time, was taken by Mrs, Leslie Fortune, with Bible references by Mrs. Geo, Day. Business discussions, in. eluding election of officer for 143 wore as follows: President, Mrs, Les. lie rofttifid; Vice-President, Miss Bata ham Fortalte; Secretary, Mrs, hall 13. Reynolds; Temperance Sec'y., Mrs. M. Griffin; Literature Sec'y., Miss M. Tu'rner; Press Sec'y., Mrs. W. J'. Greer; Social Sec'y., Mrs. Anderton; Communion Sec'y., Mrs, W. A. Bee- croft; Pianist, Mrs. W. J. Adams; Baby„Band Leader, Mrs. -W, F. Burg- man; Mission Band Leader, Mra, Heisler. DEL MAIZ Cream Style (16-oz. tin) Corn , 2 for 23c FULL CREAM Loaf Cheese , . lb. 33c ALLENS APPLE Cider 32-oz. btls. 19c CLARK'S CHILLI Sauce .. 10-oz. jar 17c 37c DOIVaN 0 TEA 1/2-lb. pkg. 35c 1 "'—'0111111111011111--"": GINGER ALE XMAS PACKAGE CANADA DRY (Plus Deposit) 3 for 72c Mrs. Hueghan; 2nd. Vice-Pres., Mrs, Tiffin; 3rd, Vice-Pres., Mrs. Heisler; Sec'y., Mrs. A. Coutts; Treas., Mrs. W. VanWyck; Christian Stewardship See'y., Mrs. S. Campbell; Envelope Sec'y., Mrs. E. Copeland and Mrs. G. Ross; Supply Sec'y., Mrs. A. Cosens; Associate Helpers Sec'y., Mrs. B. Cruikshank; Friendship Sec'y., Miss RICHMELLO COFFEE Sweet Mixed, Sweet Mustard, Relish, Sour Mixed Picnic Pickles 27-oz. jar 25c ROSE BRAND SWEET Mixed Pickles 27-oz jar 25c DOMESTIC OR JEWEL Shortening . .. lb. 19c 08E BRAND WHOLE OR Sliced Dills 25,oz. jar 25c New Cheese . lb. 29c LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Dart of Treat .Ri'v'er, is .a .guest of Mr. and Mrs.. .S. .S. Campbell. L/C Jack Sturdy, Victoria, B. C., is spending a furlough at his home here. Mrs, Edith Wood of Toronto is. visiting with her neice, Mrs., W. W. Armstrong. L.A.C. Chester Stewart Fingal, spent the Week-end with Isis paientS,: Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Stewart. Mrs.. W., H. Willis left for Fort William on Tuesday to make an ex- tended visit with her hi-other and sis- ter., Pte. Bill Groves of Camp Borden, spent the week-end in Hanover and his brother Harvey Groves, spent the week-end with him, , L,A.C. Scott C. Reid and L,A.C. Wm. Sawyer of Clinton Radio school, spent the week-end with the fortner's parents,, Mr, and Mrs. W. M. Reid, lb. Bag New Glory Print Dresses $3.94 ibIiihe touch of colour under your winter ocrait-4n tune with the holiday mood — that's a "Glory Print" ! Wear them yourself. Choose them ;as Christmas Gifts with confidence • . . . Each of the many styles will reflect your own 'good taste . . . they're timely classics! 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