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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-12-31, Page 5Thursday, Dec. 31st, 1942 WINGHAM ADVANCE-111ME$ 'coronet of roses, and carrying • a shower bouquet of butterfly roses, The groom was Attended by his cous- in, Mr, Jack Norman of Toronto, Tine wedding music was played by Miss Merle Wilson of Wingham, sister of the groom, After, the ceremony, a reception was held for forty guests. The - dining- room was prettily decorated in pink and white with carnations and fern, and the wedding cake centring the bride's table,.„ The bride and groom left on Satur-• clay for Portage La Prairie, Man,, where the groom is an R,C.A.F„ in- structor. WEDDINGS mollwoofpmi-owanto 0131.T.ARY Margaret Simpson Gloom was east over the community when word was received of the death of Margaret Simpson in Victoria Hos- pital on Sunday, Deceniber 13, She was taking treatment in hospital, pend- ing a thyroid operation, but passed away before the operation was per- formed, Margaret Mary Murdean Simpson was born in Kintail 26 years ago, the only daughter of Flora Mac- Leod and the late Dr, A. A. 5. .Simp- son. She attended the Kintail Public School, the Goderich Collegiate and Stratford Normal, afterwards teaching school at Aylmer and Holstein, She was a member of Ashfield Presbyter- ian Church and 'took an interest in all its organizations. ' She is survived by . her bereaved mother and four brothers; Arthur of Kenora, Robert of the R.C.A., Debert, Nova Scotia, and Duncan and Don- ald at home, To these we offer our sincere sympathy in losing a kind and devoted daughter and sister early in life. A very large sympathizing con- gregation attended the funeral service conducted by her pastor, Dr. Rhoad, assisted by Rev. R. A. McConnel. Interment was in Kintail Cemetery. Garniss - Hopper A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized on Tuesday, Dezember 22 at 3,30 in the &Reception Room at Wolsley 13arracks, London, when Muriel-Eileen, youngest daughter of Mr,. anti Mrs, Lyle Hopper, became the bride of Pte. Thomas Garniss of Chatham, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs, J, Gareiss, Morris, The cere- mony was performed by D, A, Cowan, Padre Captain, The bride who was unattended, was dressed in gold crepe with blue ac- cessories, and corsage of yellow roses and maiden hair fern, also a gold chain and locket, the gift of the groom. After a short honeymoon spent in London and Chatham they returned home to spend Xmas with their par- ents, after which the groom left for Chatham to continue military training. Your friendliness and Good Will during the past year have been greatly appreciated, consider this our pledge to merit your con- tinued confidence. . • • r. THE STAFF OF W./WA Sitaa, Anded Wilma Shaw of $he :.$1404 a school teacher and. taught at CherrP wood. school prior to her marriage to. Mr; Gates in 19.24 had resided here since, She was an Ardent worker lit the life bf the church and -communif, holding offiee In the ,church and w f or several years a much loved teacher in the Sunday School, Mrs. • Gate,* was also a past president of the Wpm,' -man's Association, and until her last illness was the faithful leader a Cherrywood Church choir, a positleg where she gave much of her time and talent and where she will be greatly . missed, A woman of fine Christiaa ideals she made a great many friend$ and was always willing to lend a 'help, ing hand where needed. She possesed a fine soprano 'voine and many will recall her last solo sang so beautifully at the Memorial Service for the late Pilot Officer Ray Taylor. She did not fail to do her best, Her heart was true and tender, Her loving smile and cheery words We always will remember, Mrs, 'Gates leaves a sorrowing Itus- band and two children, Phyllis and Wilmot, who are left to revere the memory of a loving wife and kind • mother; also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaw of Bluevale„ and two sisters, Mrs. Earl Heislip, of Dunnville and Mrs, Milton Fraser, of 131tievale, to whom the sincere sym- pathy of everyone is extended. The funeral conducted by Dr. C. $. Deddick, was held from the United Church on Friday. The large attend- ance and beautiful floral tributes'testi- fied to the esteem in which the de- ceased was held. Interment was made in Erskine Cemetery, The pallbearers were: Roy Morrish, George Todd, William Tweddle, William Hollinger, Fred Ireson and Earl Taylor. Mrs. Leonard Gates (Pickering News) The death of Mrs. Leonard Gates of Cherrywood, which occurred at her home on Tuesday, December 8th brought deep regret to the people of her home community as well as the surrounding district. She had been ill several months and although her death was expected, it brought real sorrow to all who. knew here. The late Mrs. Gates, who was only 44 years of age, was before her marraige Gillespie - Farrier A very pretty Christmas wedding was solemnized on December 26, at twelve noon, before an arch of ever- green, at the bride's home, when Olive Gertrude, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier became the bride of Jack Chalfont Gillespie, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gibson Gillespie, Whitechurch. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a Burma wine crepe and silver metallic dress with match- ing shoulder length veil. Her cor- sage was of supreme roses. Miss Winnifred was her sister's 'bridesmaid and chose a Norway green frock with a corsage of sunbeam roses. Rev. J. A. Ward officiated. Mrs, Garnet Far- rier, sister of the groom played the wedding music and during the sign- ing of the register, Mr. Garnet Farrier sang "Because". Mr. Carman Farrier, the bride's brother, was bestinan. For travelling the bride wore a gold wool suit with mink trim. After a short honeymoon the happy young couple will reside in Sarnia. Wilson - Miller The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Miller, of St, Helens, was the scene of a, pretty wedding on Christmas Eve, when Rev. J. A. Ward united in marriage Laurine Elizabeth, Reg. N., only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miller, and Pilot Officer Thomas Ferguson Wilson, son of Mrs. James Wilson and the late Mr. Wilson of Whitechurch. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was lovely in a floor-length gown of pale pink silk jersey, with finger-tip veil of pink net, and coronet of roses, and carrying a shower bou- quet of Premier Supreme roses and adiantum fern. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Jean Thom, of Toronto, wearing a flocii-ltrngth gown of tur- quoise blue moussaline de soie, with shoulder-length veil of blue net, and OK-M-04-A4-117; :.411-41-gEM-4!'14Z-4.71.4- IrrAKMA 7 LOCAL AND PERSONAL IS a WV ili,e 4 ville, („J 1e., and his mother of Kincar- dine, spent the week-end with Mrs. S: Bennett. Mr. Lloyd Dark of Stratford and Mrs. Wm. Wilkinson of Brussels spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Dark. A.C. Jack Hares R.C.A.F., and Mrs, Hare, spent the Christmas with his mother and left on Tuesday for Lachine, Que. Mr. Bill Burgman of the Dental College, Toronto, is spending the va- cation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. I3urgman, Miss Mary E. MacGregor of Tor- onto, spent Christmas with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Good- fellow, Teeswater. Russell Armstrong of Humberstone, spent the Christmas holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Arm- strong, Leopold St. Mrs. 0. Thompson and son Rae of Listowel, also Mrs. I. Hetherington; spent the' week-end with Major and Mrs. Hetherington. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crawford and fainily spent Christmas with Mrs. Crawford's parents, Dr, and Mrs. J. Brown, Woodstock, Misses Jean, Margaret and Ruth Mitchell of Toronto, spent the Xmas week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H, Mitchell. Lieut. Harvey Beecroft of Petawa- wa and Bill Beecroft of Albert Col- lege, Belleville, spent their Christmas holidays with their parents, Rev, and Mrs. W. A. Beecroft. Miss Nellie Hutchison and Miss Meta McLaughlin of Toronto, and L.A.C. Muir McLaiighlin of Winnipeg, spent Christmas ,at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. T. McLaughlin. Misses Gladys and Margaret Hicks of Portage, Man., who are attending Dominion of Canada Radio' School, Toronto, spent the week-end with their aunt, Mrs. R, A. and Mr. Spotton. Miss Mary Elizabeth McKibbon of Toronto, L.A.C. Allan Elliott of St. Thomas and L.A.C, Chas. Copeland, of Edmonton, spent Christmas with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. McKibbon. Miss Betty Collar of Toronto, Miss Laura Collar of London, were holiday week-end guests with thei'r parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Collar. Pte. A. j. Price of Bowmanville was also a guest at the Collar home. Miss Edith Campbell of Long ,Branch, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Camp- bell, Patrick St. On Saturday they visited with Mr, and Mrs. Campbell's son, tlrtzte, at London. Mrs. Leon C. Cantelon spent the Christmas holidays at home with her husband t'm Leopold St, Mrs. Cant, elon and daughter Evelyn aro engaged at war work at Mahon. Evelyn was unable to get home due to her war Work duties, staid the ivew *fergi 419,44 4 +tuff fo444 Avivices ia vaivt cawthut. LJ Eecicie adieu vou can tF ive the F lieatted,i help atianifil the wait. Theit loin 114441 with diaie ahead", ut Mau. efrdat.mi 4944 1810 45. Veleisa,fraf 1.„ oi the last tord4 rip to p 55 awl kiwi to medical calectoiut Olteanaciia.fri Ifivineff4 44infavii24 - women Jetweeit,te and 45 nistie'alif .ceded. Maiff eacaicies open 4.114.4.14 4 cie4kai, Assed.tic, ouvid4t, and 4104.4. Petawawa, spent the Christmas week- end with her 'mother. Pte. Wilbur Hogg of Ipperwash, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hogg. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Merryweather are visiting the latter's brother, Mr. A. E. Horne, at Brantford. Gnr. David Murray, 99th Battery, spent the Christmas week-end with his mother, Mrs. S. A. Murray. A.C.2 James Hamilton of Exeter, spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hamilton. Pte. Jno. Gorbutt of Listowel, spent his Christmas leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gonbutt. Mrs. Geo. Schaefer and son Bill, of Goderich, spent the we'ek-en-cl with her mother, Mrs. John McCool. LA,C, Carl McKay of Sky Harbor, spent Christmas leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McKay, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brawley and child of Toronto, spent the week-end with Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Fox. Mr. Wm. Forgie of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Forgie and family, spent Christmas at their home here, Mrs. W. L. Levy of Stratford spent Christmas with the Misses Barber and her sister, Miss Marion Mason. Major R. S. Hetherington, Officer Commanding the 99th Battery, spent a Christmas leave at his home. Pte. Douglas Acheson of Listowel, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Acheson. MisS Ruth Hamilton of Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh''Carmichael and family of London spent the Christmas week-end with relatives in town. Pte. C. James Heughan of Toronto, is spending a leave with his parents; Mr, and Mrso. W. A. Heughan, Pte. Clarence Ohms of Listowel, spent the week-end here with, his par- ents, Mr, and Mrs, Fred Ohms. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Buchanan and Gregory spent Christmas with Mr. arid Mrs. W. A. Campbell, Toronto, Gnr, Charles Wellwood. of Petawa- wa, spent the week-end with his] par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, Bert Wellwood, Mr. Walter Brooks of Kitchener, spent the holiday week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks. Mr, Earl Groves also Mr, and Mrs. Charles Westlake of, St. Catherine% spent Christmas at their Borne here, • Mr. and Mrs. H. 5, Rahlves of To- ronto, were Christmas visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs, John Galbraith. Mr. and Mrs. Sack tOorbutt and family spent Christmas with Me. and Mrs. Harper Robertson, St, Thomas, Sgt, and Mrs. L. Sehroeter of To- ronto, visited over the holiday with her parents, Mr, and 'Mrs. IL rinitvy, Lieut. A, D. MacWilliam of the Ordnattace Corps, spent the past week with his wife and daughter Sally Lott. Ross Harrison of the Dental Corp, Guelph, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed, Rarrison, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. truce of Grand Valley and Miss Whittle truce of Ver. psi spent Christmas with .Mrs, T. L, Torrance, L.A.C. Mrie Habkirk of Nietotia, BORN Wingham General Hospital, on Friday, December 18th, to Mr, and ,Mrs. Gordon Matiay, Wingliarn, •a son, tipia4 Recludilog gieditots 445 aklassioad Skapei, Xedrukos eiteAktile y9ae.fr Itlioutkrt ear, 444 kiiciesseit Afoidati Receaehewr, lead Aot voi4 ektidiekt ,d ied & Seeentitiny and will la )fingham each "get/oft/iv eve ing« Cpl. R. S. Reavie spent last week at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. Wardlaw spent Xmas at her home here. Capt. W. L. Kress of Windsor spent the week-end with his family. Misses Phyliss and • Marguerite Johns spent the holiday in Toronto. Cpl. Harold Sparling of Jarvis, spent a Christmas leave at his home here. Sgt. Neil Williamson of Petawawa, spent the Christmas leaVe at •his hOme, Mrs. W. J. Greer and Mrs. A. H. Musgrove, spent Christmas in Guelph. Cpl. Albert Rintoul of Hagersville, spent Christmas leave with his family. S,gt. Harry Posliff of Mountain View, spent the holiday at his home here. Bobbie Finlay is holidaying at the home of Dr. arid Mrs. D. Wardlaw at Ethel. Capt. J. R. M. Spittal of the 99th. Battery, spent the week-end at his home. Sgt, Fred Howson of the 99th Bat- tery spent the week-end with his family. Pte. Harry Templeman of London, spent the week-end with his wife and family. Miss Alberta Walker spent the Christmas week-end with her sister in Toronto, A.C. Fred Mellor of the R.C,A.F., spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Alex Forsyth. Dr. and Mrs, l3ruce Fox and baby were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. A.. J. Walker. Miss Florence L. Barber of Toron- to, is spending the holidays at her home in town, A,C. Marvin and Mrs. Smith of Ot- tawa, spent the week-enclf with rela- tives in town. Mr. J, W. Ansley of Toronto, spent a couple of days 'with Mr. and Mrs. W. J, Walters. Pte, Harold Dennis of tIpperwash, spent the week-end at his home in Lower Wingham, Mr. Murray Rae of Galt, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rae, Mr. R. Newell of Toronto and Miss •Mavis Newell.of Fergus, spent Xmas at their home here. Pte; Russell Hohnes of Battlefield Cato,. spent Christmas leave at his home in Ttirtiberry,' Chester Stewart of Fingal, spent his Christmas leave with Dr. and Mrs, R. L, Stewart. Bert Mitchell and Mrs. Mitchell of Petawawa, spent the week- end with her father,, Cpl. Allen Small of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed, Small, ,Miss Agnes MacLean of Toronto, is spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs, John MacLean. Mr, and Mrs, jack Mason spent the Christmas weekend with their son George, in Stratford, Pte. Jack Orvis of tistowel, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Geo, Orvis. Sgt. aid Mrs, *Prank tiopper