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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-05-20, Page 5Thursday, May Mb, 1943 PAGE VIIITS WINGI-IAM ADVANCE-TIMES WHEN ALLI D FORCES cdforwat) Timm. British and American soldiers, who were prisoners of war, come ashore at Tunis after the Allies captured the town and the Italian prison ship, aboard which the men were being held, The flag in foreground is that or the Fighting French—tri-color with the Cross of Lorraine. of •tho _afternoon lunch was served by four ladies of the group, Mrs. Walter Hamilton, Mrs. Mervin Grainger, Mrs. Laurence Plant, and Miss Helen Riley. The bale packed consisted of the following: 8 large quilts; 1 crib quilt; pair men's pyjamas; 7 boy's shirts; 4 ladies slips; 1 child's slip; 3 chil- dren's nightgowns; 4 baby's dresses; 6 baby's bonnets; 4 baby's jackets; 1 child's dress; 3. baby's blanket; 1 pr. stockings; 1 wash cloth; 5 scarves; 9 pr. socks; 4 pr. mitts. ST. HELENS. Charles McQuillin of the R.C,M,C., was a week-end visitor at his home here after being a patient in Toronto hospital for 6 weeks, Mr. McLay of Ripley, was the speaker in the United Church on Sun- day morning- representing the Ontario Temperance Federation. The Sacrament of the Lord's Slipper will be observed next Sunday morning. at 11 am, Preparatory service will be held Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Mr, Evan Haines of Shipman, Sask„ was a recent visitor with Miss Bea- trice and Mrs. Win, McQuillin. The weekly meeting of the P, P. U. was held at Mrs, Gordon's on Monday evening with Stanley -Todd in the chair. Mrs. Lorne Woods read the Scripture lesson and a story of Cap- tain Eddie Rickenbacker was read by Stanley Todd. Mr. Clarence Me- Clenaghan of Whitechurch, who is president of the London Conference Y. P. U. was guest speaker and chose as his subject "I Will Serve In My Home Community." BLUEVALE Miss Florence Fowler opened her home on Thursday afternoon for the monthly meeting of the Women's In- stitute, The meeting was presided over by the president, Miss Jean Elliott. During the business period Miss Margaret Curtis, Mrs. J. Wickstead and Mrs. 5, H. Smith were named the three voting delegates to the district annual meeting to be held in Wroxeter on June 2. The program was arrang- ed by the convener of Agriculture and Canadian Industries, Mrs, Earl Ham- ilton. The roll was answered by naming "Something I am doing to help with the war." Knitting, sewing, garden- ing, conserving soap and assisting with farm work to help production, and one lady said she was assisting in raising bacon for Britain. Mrs. J. J. Elliott gave a very interesting paper on dehydrated dinners, show- ing the wonderful effect of the process of dehydrating vegetables and the reduced cost of trans- portation. Mrs. W, J. Johnston gave a paper on 'Agriculture,' making special mention of milk and its value in the diet, Milk is considered to be an almost perfect food. A paper on Horticulture was read by Mrs. Earl Hamilton dealing with the Dale Green- house at Brampton. The annual score of blooms produced is 10,000,000 and 5,000,000 of thes e are roses. ' There are 32 miles of walk through the green houses. The area of exposed glass in the green houses is 35 acres, 90 miles of steam pipe, other miles of water pipe and pipe to carry liquid fertilizer. The boiler furnaces burn 20,000 tons of soft coal a year, water- ing flowers take as much water as is used in the homes of Brampton's 6,000 people. This gigantic flower garden employs about 400 gardeners the year round. A poem, "Oh Beautiful Mother 0' Mine," was read by Marg- aret Curtis. Mrs. 5. H. Smith gave a report of the recent district executive meeting held at Brussels. The society agreed to discontinue serving refresh- ments for the duration. Play Well Received The C. O. F. hall was comfortably filled on Friday evening for the pres- entation of the one-act play "Polly Put the Kettle On" sponsored by the Women's Institute. The characters were well chosen and each one played the part well. Rev, C. Tavener made a few introductory remarks, Choruses were sung by the school children; 3, H. Smith and Miss Alluriel Smith con- tributed violin and guitar music and Ross Smith sang a solo. Miss Dorothy Aitken acted as accompanist.,, The caste was, Mrs. Alex Mc- Crackin, Mrs. 5. H. Smith, Mrs.- Earl Hamilton, Mrs. Carl Johnston, Mrs. Stanley Moffatt, Miss Jean Elliott and Mrs, George Hetherington, Polly the Negro maid, who kept the audience laughing at her humorous sayings and her fear of ghosts. The play was presented under the direction of Mrs. F, G. Fowler, The proceeds which amounted to $28.00 will be used for war. funds, Five dollars will be for- warded at once for "Sugar for Jars for Britain". Miss Jean Elliott underwent an operation for the removal of her ton- ails in Wingharn General Hospital on Monday L. G, `Auto of Seaforth, spen t Sunday at his home here, Mrs. Lillow and son Arnold, spent OBITUARY Mrs. Hector MacKay Another of the pioneer women of this district, Mrs, Heteor MacKay, has passed one, Slip was the former Cath- arine MacDonald and her, death took place at the family home, near White- church, on Saturday, May 15th. She was in her 88th year. A life-long resi- dent of this district she was born- at Goderich, As a Child she came to Culross and ,on March 7th, 1877 was married at Seaforth to her now bereft husband, who is -96 years of age. They have since been esteemed residents of this community. For forty years they have lived in East Wawanosh, the past thirty-three years on their farm on the Whitechurch-Wingham road. Last March they celebrated their sixty-sixth wedding anniversarY. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, and eleven- sons and daughters. . Thty are: Mrs, A. E. (Christena) Portion of Whitechurch; John A, of Wawota, Sask,; Mrs. J. (Sara) Markle, Hamilton; Donald J, of Guelph; Charles of-Dunnville; Mrs. G. (Catherine) 'Markle, Bender, Sask.; Mrs. Robert (Annette) Mowbray, of Whitechurch; Miss Bertha T, of To- ronto; Angus A., who will soon return to the Jhansi Mission, Central India; H, Gordon, of Wingham and Agnes at home. All the family were home for the funeral except John A. and Mrs. Markle who 'reside in the West. Surviving also are 40 grandchildren, 10 of whom are in the service of the country, and 19 great grandchildren, one of them Pte. Rellison Falconer, is also in the service. One grandson, Flt. Sgt. McKenzie Mowbray of Whitechurch, has paid the supreme sacrifice during this war. The funeral was held on Monday morning. Requiem High Mass was sung in Sacred Heart Church, Wing- ham, by Rev. Father J. F. Paquette. Burial took place in Teeswater R. C. Cemetery. The pallbearers were, W. J. Coulter, John Morrison, Gibson Gillespie, Jack MacMillan, Walter Lott, James Moir. Miss Elizabeth Green Mr. Albert Green of town has re- ceived word of the death of his sister, Miss Elizabeth Green of Winnipeg. She passed on at her home April 28. She is survived by a sister Frances, of Winnipeg and two brothers, Albert of town, and Robert of Bobrageon, Ontario. EADIES W.M.S. WILL HOLD BALE SHOWER Home Helpers To Be Entertained A shower for the bale will be held at the next meeting of Eadies Wo- men's Missionary Society it was de- cided at their regular meeting held in Gilmour's School on Thursday. At this meeting the Home Helpers will also be entertained, The meeting on Thursday opened with the hymn "Come let us sing of his wonderful love" and the scripture reading, the IOth,chapter of Hebrews by Mrs. Ivan Haugh, the*comments being given by Miss Clara Fortune. Mrs. Thos. Haugh offered prayer and the min- utes of the last Meeting were read and approved. The topic "The Presby- terian French Mission" was taken by Mrs. Geo. Day and the president, Mrs. Leslie Fortune gave a report of the Presbyterial held in Wingham two days previously. The meeting closed with a hymn, prayer and the National Anthem, LEGION HELD ZONE MEETING SUNDAY N. W. Miller of Clinton Named Zone Commander - At a meeting of Zone 10 of the Canadian Legion held at Clinton on Sunday afternoon Comrade N. W. Miller of Clinton, acting clerk of Hui-, on - County, was named as Zone Com- mander succeeding Comrade J. Grabb of Listowel. Commrade Miller will take over his new post about Septem- ber. Comrade H. S. Turner of Gode- rich was again elected Zone Secretary. The executive were empowered to call a meeting of representatives of each branch in the zone to set up boundaries for each branch for the recording of all enlisted men, Attending the meeting from Wing- ham were Comrades W. G. Hamilton, C, R. Coultes, Lloyd Kingston, Bert Isard and W. W. Armstrong, JAMESTOWN Tice Jamestown War Workers held their meeting in the hall on Thurs- day, May 13th, with Mrs. Fleming Grainger presiding. The meeting was opened with all repeating the Lord's Prayer, which was followed by the minutes of the last meeting, read by the secretary, Helen Riley. The treas- urer's report was given by Mildred Turnbnil, After the business period the meeting was brought to a close by singing "God Save The Xing." Quilt- ing was done durinv the afternoon, and a bale was packed. At the dose WHITE SWAN TISSUE 3, Rolls 25c tf.111P.111111 .10111111 inommiiimmimumns EARLY MORNING COFFEE 1/2 lb. 7 17c 1 lb. - 33c MEW' DOMINION BREAD lAgrzES e 2 loC FIRST GRADE BUTTER 38c Lb. SIMMERS SEEDS 6 Ir. 25c Cheddar House CHEESE . - 19c ME= MUSTARD 26 oz. • . . 15c Presto Pack WAX PAPER 5o's . 14c Clark's MEAT SPREADS . 2 for 19c Rose Brand DILLS . . 24 oz. Jar 23c "IT" WHITE SHOE POLISH Bottle 15c Durham CORN STARCH 16 oz. • 4 9c Ivory Gloss STARCH 16 OZ. 11c Red Rose TEA ht13)EL 1/2 lb. 37c Aylmer TOMATOES . 2 28 oz. Tins 25c RINSO . . Giant 49c Large 24c WAX PAPER ROLLS loo Ft. . 23c McLaren's Stuffed OLIVES 8 oz. 39c Catelli's NOODLES 12 oz. . 2 for 29c Kellogg's CORN FLAKES . 2 8k0g.s:15c Pastry FLOUR 24 lb. Bag • • 69c CAITRIARONI or SPAGHETTI 2 16 oz. pkg. 19c Fresh Fruits and Vegetables CARROTS . 2 bun. 19c Ripe TOMATOES, lb. 25c Fresh SPINACH lb. . 17c Certified Seed Potatoes Florida ORANGES M. 37c 75 lb. Bag . . . $4.75 SELF SERVE two days in Toronto with friends. Miss Isobel McKinnon, 'Waterloo, was a week-end visitor with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H, McKinnon. Mr. and Mrs, G. A. Love spent Sun- day with Mrs. Love's mother at Sea- forth. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur blathers mad two daughters pf Dublin, spent Sunday with Mr., and Mrs. James Peacock. Mrs. Thomas Coultes and. Miss Mable Coultes of, Toronto, Dr. John F. Coultes, Mrs. Edgar S. Coultes and Miss McCrimmon of Philadephia, re- turned to their respective homes on Sunday after spending a week at their home here. Mrs. M. L. Aitken, Miss Mary Duff and Miss Dorothy Aitken, attended the graduation exercises at Weston Uni- versity, London, on Wednesday, Miss Aitken attended the University this year and attained her 13, A. Degree with first class honors. Miss Olive Scott was in Guelph on Wednesday attending an Executive meeting, making arrangements and planning the programme for the Women's 'Institute Convention to be held at Guelph in the fall. The flowers for the regular morning service in the United Church were a gift to Mrs. Edward Barnard from her son, Flight Sergeant Russel Barnard and Mrs. Barnard, Prince Edward Island. They were intended for a Mother's Day gift and arrived a little late. GASOLINE IS LIQUID DYNAMITE Gasoline has been called liquid dyn- amite because of the violent explosion which results when gasoline vapor mixed with air is ignited. Kerosene is not highly inflammable like gasoline but when heated it gives off dangerous vapors that may be ignited with ex- plosive violence. Losses of property and life still con- tinue from the carelessness of individ- uals around gasoline, The Ontario Fire Marshall has stated that anyone taking an open flame lamp or lantern near gasoline is trying to commit suicide. Cars, trucks and tractors are still run on barn floors, where hay and chaff have been allowed to accumulate, in direct contravention to the specifi- cations contained in the policy. Never use gasoline or kerosene to start or revive a fire, Do not use gasoline, benzene, or other inflam- mable liquids for cleaning at home. Never fill lamps, lanterns, stoves or heaters burning. .In buildings, gasoline should be kept in an approved safety can -or sealed container, and the total quant- ity should not exceed 1 gallon. Large quantities of gasoline should be stored in substantially built drums at least 75 feet from the nearest building or in an approved underground tank at least 10 feet from the nearest building. The can and drums should be painted red. and plainly marked GASOLINE, Tha drums and the tank should be equip- ped with,an approved pump. Small quantities of kerosene should be kept in closed cans of a size and. shape different from that holding-. gasoline. This will lessen the chance- of using gasoline by mistake, especial- ly in the dark. Large quantities of kerosene should be stored in substan- tial drums or in an underground tar& equipped with a pump. f"'" - IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Ornithologists of the Royal Ontario Museum say that a boom in real es.- tate is imminent. Every knot-hole and thicket will be inspected and appraised —by birds. There will be disputes too. These will be settled by the ef- fective expedient of driving a com- petitor off the lot. Watch for combats between male robins in your own gar- den. Males of many of our common song' birds return from the south before the females. Each male attempts to "stake a claim" and advertise his squatter's rights by song. To other males, this song, translated by the ornithologists, means: "This territory is occupied: trespassers will be perse- cuted." To females, arriving from the south, it proclaims: "Here is a suitable nesting site. You are invited to accept it, but I (the male) am part of the bargain." Enlist in the R. C. A. F. at WINGHAM Men! Women! Take advantage of this convenient opportunity tn. apply to this splendid Service. Young men are needed for both Air-drew and Ground Duties. Young women are needed too, for special trades. Intprviews will be welcomed Eby an R.C.A.F. Recruiting Of , ficer from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. WINGHAM TOWN HALL, Tuesday, May 25th, 1943. Proof of age, education, marriage and childrenrs ages, if applicable, are required. SERVE YOUR COUNTRY IN THE ROYAL MAD A I R LOCAL AND D PERSONAL Miss Beatrice Graham spent a few days last week in London. Mrs L. C. Young of London spent the week-end in town with friends. Pte. Ken Baker of Camp Borden, spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. and Mrs..Elwell Webster were Toronto visitors last Thursday and Friday. Pte. Ward Cameron and Arnold Dennis of Ipperwash, were home this week-end. Mrs, George Spotton has returned home after spending the winter at Niagara Falls. Miss Campbell of Toronto was a week-end visitor with Rev, and Mrs. W. A. Beecroft. Miss Elizabeth Galbraith is visiting with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Galbraith-, . Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crawford, Mary and John, spent, the week-end with hi mother at Brampton. i'Miss Dorothy Boyle of Toronto, s'Pent the week-end with her parents, I*. and Mrs. Geo. Boyle. -.LAC. George Northwood of Hamil- ton, spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Northwood. AC1 Royal McArthur has returned to Mantling Depot, Toronto, after, a three weeks' sick leave with mumps. Lieut. Richard Roberts of Petawawa is spending a furlough with his par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Chas. A. Roberts. Miss Sadie Sinnamon has returned home following a three weeks vacation With friends in Buffalo and Niagara Palls, George Boyle of the U. S. Ski Troops, Colorado, spent a furlough with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Boyle. Bdr. Joe King of Petawawa, is spending his furlough with his mother, Mrs, George King after completing a Course at Long Branch, Sgt, L. E. Downst 18th General Hospital, Cobourg, and Mrs. Downs, are visiting this week with the latter's Mother, Mrs, George King, Sgt, Stewart Russell is spending a furlough with ibis. parents, Mr, and -Mrs. W, A, Russell, He just complet- ed a courso at 12.111„C„. Kingttott, • SintiattiOtt, and daughter ,114ary, -6116fit st feW, days TOtOrttOi with her. husband, LAC. Hugh Sinnamon who was on leave from Bagottville, Que. Mrs. John P. McKibbon and baby are visiting with her parents in To- ronto.. Mrs, Magee and family have gone to Ottawa to spend the summer with her husband, Flt-Lt, C, H. Magee. Mrs. Frank Green has returned home to Hamilton, after spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Baker,. of Lower Wingham. LAC. Jim Hamilton and LAC; Dar- rell .Biggs, who recently graduated from 1.T.S., Toronto; are now at Crumlin in another step toward get- ting their wings. Gnr. Douglas Aitcheson of Petawa- wa, spent a furlough at his hothe here. Miss Isobel Douglas qf Kitchener, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, Horace AitchesOn. Miss Mildred 'PhipPen. of London, visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.. Cenclair Phippen over the week-end.. Other guests over the week-end were, Ruth and Joyce Schrigley of Howick and Joyce Sanderson of Listowel. WEDDINGS Pletch - McGuire The United church manse, Belgrave, was the scene of a pretty May wed- ding on Saturday morning at 11:30 o'clock when Rev.- b."1-1. Dunlop unit- ed in marriage Thelma Jean, eldest. daughter of Mr. and ,Mrs, Harry Mc- Guire, Belgrave, and Gordon Samuel Pletch, son of 'Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Nadi, Morris township. The bride looked charming in a gown of shell pink chiffon with small hat of pottdre blue and pink, Miss Lois McGuire, London, was her sister's bridesmaid, wearing a turquoise crepe two-piece frock trimmed with gold and a small matching hat, Mr. Ernest Pieta, brother of the 'bridegroom, was best man. Following the ceremony the bridal party returned to the home of the bride's parents where the wedding dinner was served to immediate rel- atives of the bride and bridegroom. The dining room was beautifully dee- orated with pink and white streamers, large white wedding bell and spring flowers. The bride's table WAS Centred with a four-storyed wedding Cake, tater Mr,,and MrS. Vetch left for Toronto, Hamilton, and Niagara Falls, the bride travelling in a tailored suit of navy blue, navy felt hat with accessories of navy and white. On their return they will resid e on the fourth conecssion of Morris township. Guests were present from Toronto, Hamilton and London. Caslick - King A quiet wedding was solemnized at St. Paul's United Church parsonage, Sarnia, Saturday, May 15th, when Rev. J. F. Anderson, a former pastor at the United Church, Wingham, united in marriage Mary Willamine, only daughter' of Mr. and Mrs. Ross King, Turnberty, and Charles Wilford, Elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Caslick, of Cttlross. They were unattended. The bride wore a turquoise blue dress With brown and beige accessor- ies. She wore a corsage of red roses and maiden-hair fern. Later the. young couple left on a trip to Flint, Michigan, the ,bride travelling in a navy pin-stripe suit with matching accessories. On their return they will reside in Wingham, Rassman - Dodds The home of Mr. and Mrs: Conrad Rassnian, Elma Township, was the scene of a quiet wedding when Rev. J, L. Foster united in marriage Alice Mabel, daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Win. Dodds of Wroxeter, to Bertram Wilfred, son of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Rassman, Elma Township. The bride was becomingly attired in a street length dress of Alice blue crepe with corsage of red roses. Miss Hazel Rassman, Stratford, sister of the bridegroom; was bridesmaid dres- sed in street length powder blue crepe with corsage of pink roses. Wilfred Dodds, the bride's brother, was best man, Following the ceremony about 40 guests sat clown to a wedding sup- per, The couple left for a wedding trip in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, the bride travelling in a dress of horizon blue with disky pink trim- mings, navy coat, light blue hat and aceessories to match. On their return they will 'reside in Listowel. Out-of- town guests were present from Haul over, Gortiei FOrdwieh, Stratford, Wroteter and Molesworth.