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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-03-25, Page 5RESCUE AFTER 83 DAYS AT SEA First signs of life after seeing nothing' but sky and water for 83 day]' spent drifting ,on raft in South .Pacific, was sighted by the tin Men pictured TOP as a Ti.S, navy patrol neared their raft, Dominid Ise, 21, Of Muth Batty, Mass., uses his waning energy as he waves hit band: Iifs fellow survivors are LBVT to OAT, Cornelius Van ter S'et 37, and NickR M eegendarn. t7, both of Holland, Two others died and 'Were hurled at sea. They subsisted on fish and rainwater when MO' were able to obtain it. Their ship was torpedoed 'Nov. 2. Itt the LC WItil picture the survivors ate gathering their meagre ,possessions together tot board the leseUt ship, Thursday, March 25th., 1943 FABRICS In Your New Spring Wardrobe Vaviacous new Spring Puckerettes, Novelty S 1 u b s, Printed Batiste, Checked a n d Striped Seersucker, Printed Pi- que, Dimity and Powder Puff Muslin — gay flor- als and conventional designs—some discreet- ly small, and others large and stunning — Lovely new weaves and color harmonies . : . just right for all sorts of pretty frocks, blouses, etc. These are all imported fabrics and guaran- teed fast colors. 36 inch and 38 inch wide Printed Puckerette 49c - 59'c yard Novelty Slub 59c yard Printed Batiste 59c yard Checked or Striped Seersucker $1.00 yard Printed Pique, Dimity ... $1.00 yard Powder Puff Muslin .. .. $1.00 yard WALKER. STORES, LIMITED Telephone 36 Wingham, Ont. 31/2 % ave Money By Prepayin Town of Wingham 1943 Taxes calendars and magazines has deterior- ated. In England when the neighbor- hood grocer wraps a loaf in a piece of newspaper, ,and when the corner tobacconist 'sells cigarettes loose by the handful, rather than in the pack- age, paper just is not wasted. The people of Canada should real- ize that although the salvage situation does not appear on the surface to be an urgent problem at home, the elim- ination of waste is one way of elimin- ating Hitler and his gangs in the shortest possible time. Brushing Best For Woolens A long-haired brush with fairly soft bristles is advisable for cleaning tweeds and other heavy woolens. Re- member to give frequent brushings and airings to these valuable woolens, especi,lly during warm weather when moths are active. RENEWAL OF UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BOOKS To all Employers: The 1942-43 Unemployment Insurance . Books expire on March 31st.. - New Insurance BoOks for the fiscal year 1943-44 will be exchanged by the Local Employ- ment A"nd Selective Service Office in your area for expired, Insurance Books. Do not send in your Insurance Books without completing forms enclosed with circular letter 625. If you have not received this circular letter, get in touch with your nearest Employment and Selective Service Office. Where it is necessary to -quote the Employee's' Insurance Number, use the number with the prefix letter shown on the -front cover of the book: example P-49247, E-22454. Do not quote the book serial number printed on the inside pages of the book. Protect the benefit rights of your env. ployees by following closely the procedure out- lined in the circular letter, and prevent delays by acting now, UNEMPLOVIVIENT INSURANCE COMMISSION A. J. SCHNURR, VValkerto'n L WILSON, Listowel eostemiLitaisvi: Haiti nuanirtRit/ Mir citittt 1.01,718 1. lletiliER Minister of LakFlo 'MUM ALLAN M, VtitClINLL ,t74,ftt WINGHAM ADVANa-TIMI4S on five year Guaranteed Investments Legal' for Trust Funds The Grey & Bruce Trust $avings.. Co. Owen Sound Field Day At Listowel In June Listowel has been chosen for the holding of the Perth 'County Field Day about the middle of June, when an interesting .day will be held. This annual event is for six counties, Perth, HUron, Bruce, Grey, 'Wellington and Dufferin, and last year was held in Teeswater.. It will be an all day event, • Currie - Orr 'with prominent speakers and judging I A quiet wedding was solemnized at cdinpetitions, also some special events the United Church parsonage, Wing- ham when Rev. W. A. Beecroft united in marriage, Catharine Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Orr, Langside, and John Linklater Currie, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Win. J. Currie, East Wawanosh. The bride wore a street-length dress of rose crepe with brown accessories. She was attended by her sister, Isabel, who was dr6sed in powder blue crepe. Kenneth Cur- rie, cousin of the groom was bestman. Following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents. Afterwards Mr. and Mrs. Currie left for a wedding trip to London and other points. On their return• they will make their home on the groom's farm in East Wawanosh, Metcalf - Dietz The marriage of Florence Mary Dietz, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dietz, of Clifford and Clarence Metcalf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Metcalf of Howick Township was quietly solemnized at St. Matthew's Lutheran parsonage, Kitchener,,1March 16. Rev. J. Schmeider officiated. The bridal couple was unattended, Theo bride wore a dress of blue silk crepe, lace trimmed and a corsage of roses and sweet peas. A short honeymoon will be spent in Kitchener after which they will reside on the bridegroom's farm, concession 18, Howick Town- ship, near Belmore. Mrs. William Stapleton A life-long resident of this commun- ity Mary E. Wade, beloved wife of William Stapleton of Turnberry, pas- sed at the family residence Sunday morning, March 21st, in her 80th year. Four years ago Mrs. Stapleton suffer- ed a stroke and has been an invalid since that time, She was born in Turnberry, the daughter of the late and Mrs. George Wade. Her parents were pioneers of the township clearing the farm on which Mr. Chester Showers now resides, tier whole life was lived in the township except for a year spent in Wingham. She is survived by' her husband, to Whom 'she was married nearly sixty years ago, and three daughters and three sons, Mrs. Gail B. (Pearl) Champlin, Piloviderice, R. I.; Mrs, Jesse A. (Jean) Andrews, Providence, R. I.; Mrs. Geo, W. MerSon, Toronto; Percy L, William A, and Chester W., all of Detroit. One son Oliver, passed on 28 years ago. Surviving also are four sisters and two brothers, Mrs. T. Smale, Brantford; Mrs. E. Moore- house, Providence, R I.; Mrs, P. Chevalier, Maple Creek, Sask.; Mrs. Gordon Woodley, Toronto; Philip Wade, Toronto; Oliver Wade, Wind- sor, and eight grandchildren. 'The funeral is being held to-day (Wednesday) from the family resi- dence, Turnberry. The service will be conducted 'by Rev, John Lucas of the Baptist Church of whieh she was a -member. Burial in Wingham Cent. etery, All her sons and daughters were 'home for the funeral except Mrs. Udrsori who is at 'the Pacific. Coast at presott. Raised Money For Red Cross The Altar Society of the Sacred Heart Church held a Euchre and Dance, the proceeds $25 was donated to the Red Cross Society. MONTGOMERY — In Wingham, 'on Sunday, March 21st., to Pte. 'Harry Montgomery of Ipperwash and Mrs. Montgomery, a daughter. BAKER — In Wingham General Hospital, on Saturday, March 20th, 1943, to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Baker, Teeswater, a daughter. LEPARD — In Wingham General Hospital, on Friday, March 19th, 1943,• to Mr. and Mrs. William Lepard,•Wingharn, a daughter. BUCKMAN—In Wingham, on Thurs- day, March 18th, to Mr. and Mrs, L. E. Buckman, a son. Died on Monday, March 22nd. DIED SIMPSON' — In Culross, on Monday, March 22nd, 1943, Murdean 'Eliz- abeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. D.. Simpson, in her 26th year, Service will be held at the family residence, Lot 29, Concession 5, Culross, 'at 2 p.m., on Thursday, March 25th. Interment in Tees- water 'Cemetery, WEDDINGS Watts - Holmes An interesting wedding took place in St: George's Anglican church, Gode- rich, at 2:30 o'clock Saturday after- noon, when Helen 'MacLean Elwood Holmes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Holmes, West street, Gode- rich, was united in marriage to John Frederick Watts; No. 81 Air Naviga- floe Salmi, Royal Air Force, Port Albert, son of Mr: and Mrs. Frederick Watts, Regent's Park, London, Eng- land. Rev. W. H. Dunbar, rector of the church, officiated, assisted by Squadron Leader Hooper, padre at the Port Albert station. White carnations and daffodils decorated the altar and the wedding music was played by Professor Geoffrey Holt, Toronto, cousin of the bride's father. The guests were the immediate relatives, The bride, given in marriage by her father* looked lovely hi a pale green silk suit with small black hat and veil, and matching accessories. Site carried OBITUARY Mrs. jobo Adams At St. Michaels Hospital, Toronto, on. Wednesday, March lith, following several months illness, the death took place of one of Wroxeter's highly esteemed And deeply beloved citizens in the person of Mrs. John Adams. Mary Adelaide Ritchie was born at' Ayr, North Dunfrees i n 1887, the only daughter of Robert and Janet Ritchie, In 1930 she was married to John Adams who survives, also three broth- ers,' William and Albert Ritchie of Ayr, and Thomas Ritchie of Paris. During the years Mrs. Adams has lived in this community she has made a -wide circle of friends who deeply regret her passing, She was a faith- ful member of the United Church, a Sunday School teacher, an active member of the Women's Association. As one of the flower committee, the church services throughout the season were brightened by baskets of flowers in artistic arrangement from her home garden, from which flowers were shared at all times with the sick and shut-ins of the community, Mrs. Adams was also a valued member of the Women's Institute and active in Red Cross work, having been buyer for the local society for some time past. To every worthwhile commun- ity activity she gave of her best, al- ways setting a high example. Funeral services were held, at her late residence on Saturday, Rev. J. L. Foster of the United Churoh and Rev, A, M, Grant of Kippen, a former Pastor, conducting. Favourite hymns chosen by Mrs. Adams were sung in- cluding "The Lord is my Shepherd," ',All the Way my Saviour leads me" and "0 love that wilt not let me go." Girls of her Sunday School Class acted as flower bearers and the pallbearers were Leslie Douglas, Alvin Moffat, Allen Munroe, Bob Gibson, Russel Rae, Stewart MacNaughton. Inter- ment was made at Wroxeter Cemetery. Friends attending the funeral from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Maud, Smith Falls; Mrs. D. Mc- Kenchnie, Durham; Mr. Norman Mac- Leod, Galt; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Renwick, Mr. and Mrs. George Inglis of Clifford; Mr. Tyndall Ritchie and Mr. William Adams, Wingham; Mr. Robert Barnard, London. PHIL OSIFER OF LAZY MEADOWS By Harry J. Boyle Mrs. Phil is getting quite enthused about this idea of giving more eggs to Britain. She has been hearing of how the people over there get a real treat ... one egg per month, or some- thing like that. The result is that she, has given the hens quite a pep talk and they are now getting right into the swing of it. Of course we've given them, a little better break than they've ever had before. Hens on the farm are alright, but in the past we've more or less neglec- ted them. We kept a few to 'have our own eggs and raise some chickens every year so that we'll have some new pullets coining along and be able to make soup out of some of the older ladies of the flock. If there was any 'surplus they were taken to, town just a bit before Christmas and sold for Christmas shopping cash. Gradually we came to realize that maybe there was something to this whole proposition of keeping liens. They seemed to be working out al- right for other people. The. Jenkins down the road put up a big hen house. Joe Smyth started a hatchery. The Adam's on the other line went into the poultry business altogether and they practically stopped their other farm work to concentrate on the poul- try, There .must be money in it, was the way we reasoned. The result was that we fixed the hen house up a little and . bought some better feed and thought we were' in the business. The trouble was that we didn't stop to realize that this was a new kind of .business that required a lot of thought. We didn't think much about the ventelation or the way the windows opened or the fact that just a few old boxes nailed up around the Place weren't enough in the way of nests. We didn't bother very much when the dog would take an obstrep- erous mood and chase them all over the lot. We didn't think it mattered. In fact in a hazy way it seemed to be alright to see that they got enough exercise. Mrs. Phil has suddenly changed the whole thing She went down to 'the Jenkins place one day and looked over the hen house. Then Peter came back with her and Ire pointed out how we should change the windows so that there will be a good stream of ventil- ation without any drafts. He gave inn a plan for some new nests that certainly 'look to be alright. He told us , that we should keep a good bed- ding of straw On the floor, In place of just spilling the feed on the floor In piles. we put it iii neat, ltt1e troughs. 1 grumbled tut did The work. We make certain that the dog keeps Away front the 'hens 'and we never go bog- 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 such prepayments. 'Prepayments of taxes must be made at the Town -Treasurer's Office, Town Hall. W. A. GALBRAITH, Treasurer, Town of Wingham. ing into the hen-house without knock- ing on the door or just sort of warn- ing the liens that we're coming. It seems that hens are nervous creatures. We try to feed them at the same time every day and we try and feed the same kind of feed all the time. It sounds sort of silly I guess. I know I was sure that it wouldn't work. The strange part of it all is that the 200 hens used to give about fifty eggs a day. We're now getting over a hundred every day and the average is going up. I find myself quite at a loss to start an argument with Mrs. Phil about the new improvements on the hen house. People of Britain Appreciate True Meaning Of Salvage Today the word "salvage" has a very special meaning to the people living in Britain. Whereas in Canada salvage means saving of fats and bon- es in the kitchen, and turning rubber and steel scrap voluntarily to the sal- vage authorities, in England it be- comes a compulsory duty. In England it is an offense against the law to throw away so much as a bus ticket. Bones, bottles, even the tops of milk bottles must be saved. Tin and metal of all kinds is collected. The iron railings around the grac- ions old parks of London and through- out the country have gone to war, and many an old aluminum pot or frying pan is now flying over Germany 'as part of a bomber or fighter. Newspapers are reduced to four flimsy pages. The quality of hooks, ISIMAILVinnSair=etinnilUSISSINIIME LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. R. E. Jackson ,spent the week- end at his home here. Mr. ,John Butchill 'of Toronto., spent the week-end •at his home, Cpl. M. Foxton of Guelph visited for a few days with his family.. Miss Lela Wild spent the week-end with her father, Mr. James Wild. R. McArthur of Toronto, spent .a few days at his -home here. Mr. Harold Mitchell of Hamilton, spent the week-end at his home here. L/C Stewart Scott of London, spent the week-end with his aunt, Mrs. C. Taylor. 1Ger. John Walters of Petawawa, is spending a furlough with his parents in Cidross. A.C. JOhn Hare of HagersviIle, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. S. N. Hare. Mi3s Marion Mason spent the week- end with her sister, .Mrs. Wilfred Levy, at Stratford. L.A.C. Jim Hamilton was a week- end visitor with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hamilton. Miss Betty Lloyd of Toronto., spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H, Lloyd. • Miss Minnie B'aiber spent the week-end with her sister, Miss Flor- ence Barber, at Toronto, Mrs. W. A. McKibbon return.e.d on Monday from a -visit with Mrs. W. McFadzean of Brantford. L.A.C. Darrell Biggs, of 'Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, a Victorian bouquet of gardenias and bouvardia, Miss Barbara Elwood. Homes, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, wearing a dusty pink sills suit, matching hat and veil. She car- ried a nosegay of Sweetheart roses and blue forget-me-nots, The best man was Gerald Berg, and the ushers were Sergeant R; E. Walker and Wil- liam Dennis,. all of the Royal Air Force, Port Albert. After the cere- mony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where Mrs. Holmes received wearing a tur- quoise crepe dress with large black hat and corsage of pale pink rosebuds. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Watts left for a short trip, the bride wearing for travel- ing a black reefer coat with matching accessories and corsage of gardenias. On their return they will ;reside Goderich. The bride is the grand- daughter of the late Judge Homes, senior judge, of Simcoe county, and the late Mr. John Alexander MacLean, Wingham, Ont. Her father is the crown attorney of Huron county. Out-of-town guests were: Professor and Mrs. Geoffrey Holt, Toronto; Mrs. John A. MacLean, Miss Mary MacLean, Miss Sarah MacLean, Miss Norma Dinsley, H. C. MacLean, all of Wingham; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mac- Lean, Sarnia; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Charles, Port Albert. OBITUARY Mr. and Mrs. Percy 13iggs, Mr. Earl Groves of St. Catherines, spent a few days,,at Lis home here, Pte, Alfred Rich spent a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ben Rich, 'Capt. N, Muir of Ipperwash spent the week-end with his sister, Mrs. Wallace, Miss Agnes MacLean of Toronto, • visited for a day this week with her mother., Mrs. john MacLean, Pte. George Allen of Brigham, Utah, spent a few days last week with Spr, Chas. Campbell, Chatham, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Oliver Campbell. his father, Mr. Robert Allen, Mrs, George Mason and daughter of ,Stratford, are visiting this week with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mason, L/C John Currie of Windsor, is spending a few days this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A: Currie. Lieut. James McKague is spending a few days at his home after 'under- going an operation in Kingston Hos- pital, Pte, James Kenneth Casemore of Ipperwash, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Andrew Casemore.• Group Captain J. A. Hutchison, 0.* B.E., of Edmonton, Alta., spent Fri- day' .at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. T. McLaughlin. - A, number of the town girls have made their applications to •join the W.R.E.N's and are now awaiting the result of their medical examinations. Mr. Jas. E. Robinson, who spent the past few months with his brother, Mr. William Robinson, and his daugh- ter, Miss Frances Robinson of Tor- onto, spent a few days this week at their home in town. St. Augustine Flier Wounded Word has been received by the family and relatives of Sgt. Observer Joe Brophy of St. Augustine, that he has been wounded. We understand that his wounds are not of a serious nature. Joe is a former student at Wingham High School. • are being arranged. It is expected Dr. Christie of the O.A.C., Guelph will be present. This Field Day should draw a large crowd of interested farmers from the six counties. Further partic- ulars will be available later. BORN Mr. and Mrs. Lutz and family have moved front Linwood to the farm on the fifth concession which he purchas- ed from Mr. W. H. Campbell. Miss Donna ArmstrOng of London-, spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Arra.- strong. A.C.2 Robert Haines of Saskatch- ewan, now stationed at St. Thomas, was a Sunday visitor at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Jas. Craig. Corp. Melvin Craig, of London„, spent the week-end at his home here., Mr. Ted Mills of Toronto, was a. week-end guest at the home of his sister, Mrs. Norman Thompson, DONNYBROOK