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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-03-18, Page 5Mr. and Mr's. Jack Gorbutt and Beverley, spent, Sunday with Mrs. Eppie 'Carrick, Goderich, Pte. Clarence Ohm of Stratford, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ohm. Mr. W. G. Hamilton spent the week-end in Toronto visiting with his son, L.A.C.' Jim Hamilton. Gnr. Elmer Deyell, Petawawa, is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Deyell. ' Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Carmichael and family of London, were week-end vis- itors with relatives in town. Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Fox and baby spent the week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. A. J. Walker. Ads. Leslie Bryce of Petawawa, spent the week-ndS with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bryce, Miss Mary Julia Preston of London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Preston. Pte. Jim Cameron is visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milas Cam- eron for a few days this week. Pte. Jim. Heughan of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Heughan. L.A.C. Don Fairbairn of Clinton R.A.F. School, spent the week-end „JAMESTOWN Mrs. Clifford McAllister is visiting with friends in. Toronto, Mr, and. Mrs. Rory McKay have purchased a home near Wingham, And are moving in the near future. Mrs. Dave McLennan and son Keith, are visiting with Mrs, Ned, Thompson and other relatives in To- ronto, Russell Hall and little daugh- ter, are spending sometime with rel- atives here. ti Miss Margaret Beattie, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs, Stewart Beattie of Wingham. Private Russell Hall, who is train- ing at Stratford, spent the week-end with Mrs. Hall and little daughter, at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Laurence Willis, Miss Mabel Fear, has spent some time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ruttan, Mrs, S. Breckenridge 'attended the funeral on Saturday of her aunt, Mrs. Appleby of Glenannan, Mr. Amos Wickie of Logan, spent a few days at Mr. Rory McKay's, re- newing old acquaintance. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kock, and daughs ter of Gowanstown, also Miss Vera Willis of Listowel, were Sunday visit- ors with Mr, and Mrs. Laurence Wil- lis. The Jamestown War Workers held their regular meeting on Thursday, March 11th. The meeting was in charge of the vice-president, Mrs, M. Grainger. Lunch was served( by four ladies of the group, Mrs. F. Granger, Mrs. R. Jacklin, Miss D. McLeod, and Mrs. Breckenridge. The meeting was brought to a close by singing the National Anthem, The following is the list of articles for the year 1942: For soldiers-154 pr. socks, 3 pr, seamen's socks, 1 pr. bed socks, 27 scarves, 4 sleeveless sweaters, 5 long sleeve sweaters, 13 pr. whole mitts, 10 pr. gloves, 10 helmes, 8 pr. wrists lets, 6 turtle-neck tuckins, 1 pr. -knee warmers, also 4 Xmas parcels and 16 sweaters sent to the minesweepers, 13 ditty bags each containing 1 pr socks, 1 can soup, 1 towel, 1 cake of scot), 2 handkerChiefs, 1 writing pad, lead pencil, razor blades, tooth paste and brush, comb, adhesive -tape, thread,' yarn and needles, 'chocolate bars and gum. For refugees — 115 quilts, 1 crib quilts, 1 afghan, 3 pillows, 36 pr. men's pyjamas, 4 pr. boy's pyjamas, 3 pr. girl's pyjamas, 1 pr. child's sleepers, 3 ladies' nightgowns, 40 girl's night- gowns, 3 children's nightgowns, 6 ice- bag covers, 9 ladies' dresses and 1 blouse, 43 girl's dresses, 1 pr, ladies' house slippers, 11 ladies slips, 33 girls' slips, 17 children's slips, 66 pr. ladies' bloomers, 23 pr. girls' bloomers, 73 pr. children's bloomers, 2 pr. children's overalls, 9 pr. children's mitts, 1 childs coat, 1 man's coat, 2 pr. boys' boots, 7 boys' caps, 1 boy's suit, 13 boys' shirts, 10 boys outfits—wind breaker, sweater, trousers, cap, socks, shoes, braces and 2 suits underwear. 6 boys' outfits each containing: 1 sweater, pr. socks, 1 pr. pants, 1 boy's sweater (8 yrs.), 1 boy's sweater (4 yrs.). • Babies — 2 blankets, 22 dresses and 2 knitted dresses, 8 dresses with slips to match, 11 bonnets and 1 tam, 2 jacket and bonnet sets, 7 jackets, 2 kimonas, 3 pr. bootees, 6 pr. stockings, 11 pr, mitts, 2 nightgowns, 1 (used) wool vest, 1 doz. diapers, 2 knitted soakers, 7 cakes baby soap, 1 towel and washcloth, 3 cards safety pins, 1 layett-1 doz. diapers, 5 dresses, 2 binder's, 2 waists, 2 jackets, 2 towels, 1 washcloth, soap. and wool blanket. BEI-MORE After a long period of suffering borne with christian fortitude, Mrs.. Thomas Appleby of IGIenartnan passed on Wednsenday evening, The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the home of her son Reuben. The Lord's Supper was partaken-"of in the United Church Sunday. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mulvey was baptized at this time. The Day of Prayer was fittingly ob- served in McIntosh Church, Thursday afternoon, A sleigh load went from the village with Norman Newans driver, in a one- horse open sleigh. They enjoyed the outing and the splendid lunch served by the McIntosh ladies in their usual manner. Activities this week, a Red Cross quilting at Mrs. Fleming Ballaglf$11 a bonspeil Tuesday on the rink. Visitors at the Hunkin home Sun- day, Reeve and Mrs. Tuckey of Ex, eter. Mr, Jack Reid returned to his work at Waterloo Saturday. Mr. Carl Douglas visited friends up North Sunday. He sang a solo in the United Church Sabbath mornings, which was greatly appreciated, SALEM Mrs. Earls spent last week- visiting friends on the* B Line, Howick. Mrs. Wm. Dane spent a couple of days recently with her sister, Miss Gertie Bush of Wroxeter. The Red Cross met last Thursday at the home of Mrs. John Gowdy and did some quilting. Mr. and Mrs. Allister Green, from near Wroxeter, and Miss Gertie Bush of Wroxeter, spent one afternoon last week with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Weirs -Mr. Edwin Palmer had the misfor-. tune to lose a mare -last week. On, going to the stable one morning he' found her lying in her stall. She never • regained sufficient strength to get up. Owing to the condition of the roads. the Vet, was unable to get there. Mrs. Eadie who has been with her: daughter, Mrs, Charlie Cathers„ nes- turned to her home near GTenontari one day recently. 'KW Full er Brushes ARE STILL AVAILABLE Mops, brooms, waxes, polishes, personal brushes, dental supplies and moth crystals. Could use Senior High School Boy to act as private dealer in Wingham and district. Eldon D. WEBER District Field Mgr, 5 King St., Kitchener, Ontario, Mr. Leslie Bolt and Mr. Lloyd Hen- ning were omitted. Deposit By 'Mail In order to save tires, gasoline and time mail your deposits to The Grey & Bruce Trust 8z Savings Co. Owen Sound Save Money By Prepaying .05 NdHAM NCORPORATED Town of Wingham 1943 Taxes Taxpayers may make payments on account of 1943 taxes up to 90 per cent. of 1942 taxes. interest at the rate of Rive per cent, per an- num will be allowed on well prepayments. Prepayments of taxes must be made at the Town Treasurer's Office, Town hall. W. A. CAL13RAITH, Treasurer, Town of Witighami 10 Days March onl Spring Sale 17. 27 Y • WALLPAPER SPECIAL— Heavy Embossed Papers, Reg. 30c for 19c per roll. Papers suitable for living rooms, halls and dining rooms -- plain, plastic, flowered and floral designs, BEDROOM PAPERS As lows as 10c per roll. PAINT SPECIAL FOR 10 DAYS ONLY— Old Colony Paints—made by the makers of Flo-Glaze. Paint 53c pt., 90c qt., $1.65 1/2 gal., $3.00 gal. Enamel 63c pt., $1.20 qt, $2.19 1/2 gal., $4.15 gal. Now is the ,time to buy your paint at this Special Price. It will not 'be repeated. The Wallpaper Shop I , DO IT NOW To produce more FOOD is as vital- as to produce more munitions. To produce more food we must produce more FEED for livestock. The use of FERTILIZER will produce more feed per acre. Fertilize for feed to produce FOOD ! ! There will be at least as much SHUR-GAIN Fertil- izer available this year as there was last. BUT there is a growing shortage of labour, trucks and railway cars — so that shipment must begin NOW if this fertilizer is to get into farmer's. hands. Order your requirements from your SHUR-GAIN Dealer at once, for PROMPT delivery — make sure of YOUR NEEDS 1I Fertilizers Administrator's Order A-549 confines sales of STIUR-GAIN Zone No. 5 (see below). We are in deadly earnest when we say that, if you are in this zone you should ORDER YOUR FERT- ILIZER NOW! (Zone No. 5 is comprised of the Counties of York,. Peel, Dufferi'n, Ontario, Simcoe, Bruce and HurOn and the Districts of Muskoka, Parry Sound, Nipis- sing, Temiskaming and Cochrane.) Canada Packers Limited k Fertilizer Division, Toronto 9, Ont. MONUMENT TO A GREAT JAPANESE DISASTER knee a proud_ liner of the J'apariese mordamila amine, the ICItiugsisva Marti lies beached at (Inaba, tarial, a costly monument to the Japanese failure to silt the •Sttlitegle 'The iti`nugavva WAS Wirt Of the invasion fleet the SoIornons,„ the tti 15„ Only Jags on underground, cut to bits by 'U.S. warships battle that raged from Nov. 11 Guadalcanal now ,ate dead ttrit Thursday, March 18th., ma WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE I' LOCAL AND PERSONAL Sgt. Neil Willgunson of Petawawa, is visiting this week at his 'home here. Pte. Athol Purdon of Centralia, 'spent the week-end at his home here. L.A.C. Mac Habkirk of Fingal, is 'visiting with his aunt, Mrs. S. Bennett. Gnr. Ken Sinnamon of Petawawa, visited with his family over the week- end. Miss Rita Galloway of Kincardine spent the week-end with her parents here. Mr. Rs--H. Lloyd and sons George and Jack spent the week-end in To- ronto. B.S.M. Earl Gray of Petawawa, spent the week-end in town visiting friends. Mrs. J. 0. Habkirk of Kincardine, spent the week-end with Mrs. S. Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rush of Weston were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Mitchell. ' Mrs. George Schaefer of Goderich, spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. John McCool. Pte. Jack Gorbutt is spending a few days this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gorbutt. with his aunt, Mrs. H. 13. Elliott, Lient, Harvey 13eeeroft of Peta- wawa, spent A few days with his par- ents, Rev, and Mrs. W. A. Beeeroft, Gnr, Doug. Aiteheson of Petawawa, is spending a few days with his par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Horace Aitehesou, Mrs, W, H, Hamilton is spending a few days this week visiting with her son L.A.C. Jim Hamilton and other relatives in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs, Edwin Chandler of Elora, spent the past few days with Mrs. Clifford Jenkins and his grand- father, Mr, Wm, Chandler. Arthur McLaughlin of Dartmouth, N.S., spent a week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, N. T. Me Laughlin. Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Hutchison of Detroit, also spent several days at the same home last week, OBITUARY Mrs; WilliaM B. Reid Following a few days illness Eliza- beth Simpson, widow of the late Wil- liam B, Reid, passed on Wednesday morning, March 10th, at her home, Minnie Street, Wingham. She was a life long resident of this district. Born at Jamestown, Grey Township, she lived there until her marriage 53 years ago. She and her husband resided in Grey Township and at Whitechurch prior to coming to Wingham 40 years ago: As a member of St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church she took an in- terest in the Women's Missionary Society, Surviving are three sons and three daughters, W, C. Reid of Edmonton; Earl A. Reid and Allen S. Reid, De- troit; Mrs. W. H, (Margaret) White, Tillsonburg; Mrs. Frank • (Isabel) Harrod of London and Miss Audrey at home. She is also 'survived 'by two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Robt. Scott of Brussels; MrS. Jack Mont- gomery, Winthrop; Alexander Simp- son, Detroit; John Simpson, Tessier, Sask.; Charles Simpson of Grey. Rev. Kenneth MacLean, minister of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, conducted the funeral service at the late residence on Saturday afternoon, Burial took place in Wingham Cent- etery. The pallbearers were, Grant Mc- Lean, Charles Lloyd, Alex. Dark, Frank Preston, Capt. W. J. Adams, Roy Manuel. Mrs, Fred C. Elliott Following an operation which she underwent in Victoria Hospital, Lon- don, on Tuesday of last week, Mary Frances Vanstone, bloved wife of Fred C. Elliott, Bluevale Road, passed on Saturday afternoon, in her 27th year. Mrs.' Elliott had been seriously ill for eight weeks prior to her death. She spent her entire life in this com- munity being born in Turnberry the daughter of William Vanstone and the late Mrs. Vanstone, who passed away Februai:y .25th as her daughter lay seriously ill in the hospital. In 1934 .she married her bereaved husband and has since resided on the Bluevale Road. Mrs, Elliott was a ,member of Bluevale Presbyterian Church and the Bluevale Women's Institute. She leaves -to mourn her passing her „husband and one son Irving, whosis S years .She is also survived by her father, William Vanstone, two sis- ters and three brothers, Mrs. Jack (Hazel) Stacey, Wingham; Mrs. Har- old (Mae) Wright, Orillia; Stanley, of Wingham; Private Paul of Hunt- ington, Que., and Samuel of Turns berry. . The funeral was held from the home of her brother-in-law, Mr. Stewart Cowan, Centre Street, Wingham, on Tuesday afternoon. The service Was cdndncted by -Rev. F. G. Fowler of Bluevale Presbyterian Church. .Burial took place in Wingham Cemetery, The pallbearers were, Jack Stacey, Stewart Cowan, Leonard Elliott, Harry Elliott, George, Hetherington, Earl Hamilton. Mrs. Thomas Appleby A life long resident of Turnberry, Fanny Stokes, 'beloved wife of Thom- as.Appleby, passed on at the home of her son, Reuben,. Lot 11, Concession 11, Wednesday evening, March 10, in her 73rd year. Mrs, Appleby had not enjoyed good health for six or seven years but was only seriously ill for a week prior to her death. About ninety Years ago her parents, Thomas And Margaret...Stokes' settled on the 11th concession of Turnberry. She was a valued member of Eadies Presby- terian Church .and took an active part in the activities of the Women's Missionary Society, She is survived by her husband to whom she was married 40 . years on February 11th this year and one son, Reuben. She is also survived by five brothers and four sisters, Reuben, Isaac, Oliver and Omar Stokes of Turnberry; JaMes of Howick; Miss Hannah Stokes and Miss Mary Stokes- of Belmore; Mrs. James (Ruth) Austin of Carrick and Mrs. Wiss• John (Margaret) Ballagh of Teeswater. Three grandchildren also survive, The funeral was held from the resi- dence of her son Reuben, on Satur- day afternoon arid the service was conducted by her minister, Rev. F, G. Fowler of Bluevale. Burial took place in Wingham Cemetery. The pallbearers were Sam Marshall, Richard Culliton, Thomas Weir, Win. McGill, David Eadie, Thomas Met- calfe. Mrs. Fred Fleron Mrs, T. J. „McLean received the sad news of the stsdden passing of her sister, Mrs. Fred Fleron at Thessalon, on Thursday. ,Mrs. Fle'ron before her marriage was a native of Wingham being a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Netterfield. Her maiden name was Catherine Elizabeth Netter- field. She was born May 17, 1867, Her husband and one. daughter pre- deceased her some time ago. She is survived by four daughters and one son, also two sisters, Mrs. Herbert Doig of Guelph, and Mrs Thomas J. McLean of town. Isabelle T. Scott The death occurred in Londoi Hospital on Thursday, March 11th, o Isabelle T. Scott, following an illnes since last November. Miss Scot whose home was on the 8th conces sion of Culross was in her 76th year She was born Turnberry but ha lived in Ctilross since she was a child Her parents were the late Peter an Isabelle Scott. She was a member o the Presbyterian Church. The funera service was ' held at R. A. Currie' Funeral Parlours, Winiagam, on Sat urday afternoon with Rev. Kennet MacLean of St. Andrew's Presbyteria Church in, charge. Burial in Wing ham Cemetery. Mrs. J. 1V, Pearen tended the funeral. l l s d • WROXETER Mrs George Harris, Mount Forest, was a recent guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Green, Miss MacDonald and Miss Irwin of the Public School staff, have both been ill with flu, Miss MacDonald has gone to her honie for a week's rest before resuming teaching. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gold and baby, Toronto,- were week-end guests with Mrs. George Paulin and 'other friends. Mr. Jack Barlow of the 33.,C,A.F., Toronto, sise.nt :a few clays leave at the home of Mr. James Sangster, going on froth there 'to New 'York. Mrs. Brothers of Medesworth, is a visitor With MTS. Wray ln :town. . Mrs. Russel Rae is spending a few days at Belgrave„ the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed.. Wight:man.' Friends of Miss Mary 'Harris regret she is confined to her 'home through illness and wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. Alvin Moffat and family visited Mrs. Moffat at Victoria Hospital, at London on Sunday. Miss Helen Hainstodit who has spent the past ten days at the home of D, S. MaeNaughton, left for Ford- wich where she will spend a few clays before returning to Toronto. - Mrs. Harvey Timm and daughters Marilyn and Marjorie, visited Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd North at London oft Sun- day: Mr Wesley Hiempel who was in training at Fetawawa, returned home last ,week following a long and seri- ous illness in hospital through which he was honourably discharged from the army. He and gm Heimpel have, again taken - up residence in Wroxeter, Mr, Heimpels many friends will wish him a speedy and complete recovery. World Day of Prayer Women of Wroxeter and commun- ity representing the Anglican, Pres- byterian and United Churches, met in St, James Anglican Church for the World Day of Prayer Service on Fri- day afternoon with a good attendance. Miss X. :Hazelwood presided at the, organ and .opened with quiet music. Mrs. P. H. Scherk presided over the meeting assisted by Mrs. F. Sander- son and Mrs. D. S. ,NlaeNaughton, as leaders.; Mrs, GeOrge Paulin, Mrs, 1t MeXefincy, Mrs. D, W, Rae and Mrs. J. Douglas, also taking part. Miss. Helen Hainstock of Shaunanon, Sask,, was pest soloist Singings Dear Lord Forgive And Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling. Mrs, 'Gilbert Howes gave an inspiring address. 'Words of appreciation to all taking part were expressed, Women's Missionary Society The W. M. S, United Church, will hold their March Meeting in the church school room on Thursday afternoon, 3 pan,. Mrs. Howes is in charge of the meeting, the roll call to be answered by naming a Bible Home, Good Response For Service Women The Shower for Overseas Service Women met with a very good response and on Wednesday the bale packed included: 23 cakes soap, 1 pkge Lux, 7 pkges. tooth paste, 3• tooth brushes, 1 box body powder, 3 cold creams, lip sticks, 4 pica-es, powder puffs, '7 boxes face powder, 2 hair nets, 11 wash cloths; also for the mothers of Britain the following was received: 63. dozen buttons,-2 cards safety pins, 4 pleges. needles, 2 thimbles, 4 spools thread. Support The Red Cross A large proportion of your donation to the Red Cross is used for parcels sent to the prisoners of war. Each parcel costs approximately $2.50 and contains 1 tin luncheon meat, 1 tin salmon, 1 tin of butter, 1 tin corned beef, 1 tin Klim, 1 tin sardines, 1 tin raspberry and apple jam, 1 pkg. of cheese, 1 plsg., biscuits, 1 pkg. prunes, 1 pkg. raisins, 8 oz. sugar, 6 oz. coffee, 1 oz. salt and pepper, 1 cake milk chocolate, 1 cake soap, How many of these boxes will you provide this year? Quilt Donations The work committee of the local Red Cross Society acknowledge with thanks one or more quilt tops from the following: Mrs. Breckenridge, Mrs. Scherk, Mrs. McKenney, Mrs. J, Adams, Mrs, Davey, Mrs. Denny, Mrs. Durst, Mrs. Douglas, Mrs, Wes. Paul- in, Mrs. K. Edgar,, Mrs. G. Gibson, Mrs. Hart, Mrs. W. G. Gibson, Miss Jardine, Miss Knox, Mrs. J. Loyoll, Miss Bush, Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton, Mrs. Newton, Mrs. Sangster, Mrs. A. Sanderson, Mrs. Sawtell, Mrs. Timm, Mrs. Townsend, Mrs. A. Wright, Mrs. F. Sandetson, Mrs. G. Muir, Mrs. J. Smith, Mrs. G. A. Wearring, Mrs. J. H. Wylie, Mrs. D. Robinson, Mrs. McKercher, Mrs. D. W. Rae, Mrs. Hambly, Mrs. Sellers, Mrs. Burke, Mrs. R. Gibson, also thanks to Salem Ladies and the 6th line of Turnberry group for quilt tops donated and work clone in making quilts. - Please Return, Work Will Workers please finish and re- turn all work taken out before March 1st, by March 31st. Wroxeter North. Group Mrs. J. Gowdy, Salem, opened her home for the Wroxeter North War Workers on Thursday of last week, when there was a good attendance of ladies. The afternoon was spent quilting. A -number of finished art- icles were turned in. Mrs. D. Weir invited the group for the next meeting. Refreshments were served, Mrs. J. Harris and Mrs. C, Henning assisting the hostess. Shipped to Headquarters The following articles were Packed and shipped last week 'from local Red Cross: 8 quilts, 6 suits pyjamas for 4-year-olds, 10 suits pyjamas for 12- year-olds, 5 pinafore dresses for 12- year-old girls, 11 pairs boys stockings, 6 pair mitts, 3 pair seamen's stockings, 2 pairs service socks, 1 scarf, 10 pairs seamen's socks, 5 high 'neck sweaters, 3 turtle-neck sweaters, 12 handker- chiefs. Please Return Work Will all those having unfinished work on hand, kindly finish and hand in at the earliest possible date. , Euchre and Bingo A very pleasant evening was enjoy- ed at the Red Cross Rooms on Mon- day night of last week, when the local finance committee staged a euchre and bingo, with a fine attendance. $30.00 was realized. Mrs, F, H. Scherk won the highest score for ladies while Thos. Burke won the gentlemen's prize. Following refreshments 12 games of bingo were played when the following players were lucky: Mrs, J. H. Wylie 2, Arabic Irwin 2, Art. Gibson 2', Tyndall McKercher 2, Enart McKercher 1, H. Robertson 1, Mes,'Harold Durst 1, Miss Mary Gib- s6n 1, 'Mr. Robertson won the lucky door prize. Bingo and Euchre The finance committee of the Red Cross Society will hold a euchre and bingo on Monday night, March 22nd, Come and enjoy a social evening with your neighbours and help the Red Cross. Xindly note: that in the list of Volunteer Collector's for Red Cross Funds given last week, the nai"es of of Toronto at- s f s • f 1