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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-09-09, Page 5Thursday, September 9, 1941 •••••••• youR The paratrooper takes his life in his hands when he descends through alien skies. But first he is a hand- picked man, goes through gruelling training and receives the finest equipment yet devised—for his and your security. AS his attack is our defence against Axis domination 'so Brantford Roofing defends many a home against the beating of the weather. But just now, because it's built of strategic materials, the supply of Brantford Roofing is limited. Supplies available for civilian use are rationed to " dealers, to ensure an equitable share in each ,community. To stretch raw materials as far as possible, all Brantford Roofing lines have been standardized on a minimum range of styles and colours. If you 'are faced with roofing problems, ask your Brantford Roofing dealer to assist you. He will help you make your present roof last longer and effect urgent repairs with a minimum of new material, He will also help you plan now for a completely renovated roof after victory. Brantford Roofs Brantford Roofing Company Limited Brantford °Marro STANTON. HARDWARE 64.443 .1. Yid I Calling All Poultrymen You are Invited to Attend the WESTERN 'ONTARIO WARTIME POULTRY PRODUCTION CONFERENCE to be held in the Masonic Temple, London Ont. Thursday, Sept. 16th, 1943 DO YOU KNOW: How to obtain brooder stove coal? Ceiling prices for eggs and poultry? How to prevent and treat new grain poisoning? The new grading regulations for dressed poultry? A good system of ventilation for laying houses? Are you getting 90% grade A eggs 0-- If not, why? These and scores of other questions will be discussed and answered, Bigger Production to meet wartime needs will be emphasized. Bring your problems to the Board of Consultants. W. L. Whyte, Chairman, Clinton - E. R. Hooey, Sec. Address all correspondence to N. L. Robinson, Conference Manager, Hotel London, •London, Ont. COLEMAN'S PURE LARD . „ 1-lb. carton 17c EATMORE WHEAT BERRIES 5-1b. bag only 22c Chateau Cheese-1/2 -lb. pkg.'19c Glengrove, Maple Leaf or Kraft Cheese .. 1/2 -lb. pkg. 19e Red River Cereal, lge. pkg. 23c Kellogg's Corn Flakes large pkg. .. , 8c Sure Whip—for whipping ordinary cream bottle 24c RINSO — makes real suds . ..... large pkg. 23c SUPER SUDS — always reliable pkg. 19c — Free Delivery and Telephone Service — RED FRONT GROCERY I Our Motto — "We Keep Down the Upkeep" Miss Patricia Parker of Toronto, spent the week-end at her home here. Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Fox of Guelph, spent the week-end with their parents. Capt. Harry Towne of Terrace, B. C., spent a few days with his family. Mrs. A. Hingston is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. E. Hawkins, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Walter VanWyck were visitors in Orangeville and To- ronto. Dr. E. Aiken of Toronto, spent the week-end with friends in this com- munity. Pte. Wm, Kennedy, Veterans Guard of Montreal, spent the week-end at his LOCAL AND PERSONAL home here. Miss Betty Lloyd of Toronto, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. R, H. Lloyd. Mr. and Mrs. Clarkson Martin and Lorna of Galt, were guests at the home of George Coulter. Miss Noreen Benedict of Kitchener, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs; Dave Benedict. Bandmaster Geo. J. Wright is visit- ing his daughters in Drayton, Ohio and Chicago for a couple of weeks. Cpl. Muir McLaughlin of the R.C. A.F,, Winnipeg, is spending his fur- lough at his home near Wingham. Miss Isabel Lamb of St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, is spending a yi WINGUAM. ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE am, couple of weeks vacation at her home here. Mr. Robert Simmonds and Miss Carrie Morrison of Fergus, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs, W, Sim- monds, Mr, and Mrs, Fred Hodgins and daughter June, of London, were visit- ors at St. Paul's Rectory over the week-end, Mr, Joseph Newman also Mr. and Mrs, Chester Brown of Toronto, spent the past week with Mr, and Mrs. Chris, Newman, Miss Mary Elizabeth McKibbon of Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, spent a couple of days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. W, McKibbon. Mr, Thos. H. Ford, who had been spending the summer months at the home of his daughter, Mrs. David H. Finlay, has returned to Windsor, Miss Doris Finlay of Toronto also Mr. and Mrs. Lee Allan Wardlaw of Listowel, spent the week-end with their parents, Mi. and Mrs, D, H, Fin- lay. Misses Grace Parker and Joyce Walker who have been with the On- tario Farm Service at Kingsville, for the past three months, have returned home, Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Hutchison and Margaret, Frances and Bernice of De- troit, visited during the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. N. T. McLaughlin and family. Mrs. C. Boates has returned to her home in Vancouver after spending two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. George Hawthorne and other relatives in this district. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hunter also Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ironside, all of Hamilton, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Henderson, Blue- vale Road. Cpl. Hugh Sinnamon of Bagot- 'Ville, ()ties spent the .week-end with his family. Pte. Reatha Sinnamon of Kitchener also spent the week-end at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davis of To- ronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor. Their two sons, Peter and Jimmy, returned to Toronto with them after visiting the Taylor home. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bateman, Turn- berry, were pleased to have as visitors over the week-end, cousins from To- ronto, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Clarke and their two young daughters, also Mr. Donald Simpson Ferguson, Edmon- ton, Alta., a student at Toronto Uni- versity. WEDDINGS Backer Homuth Tall standards of gladioli former the setting at the home of Mrs. John Homuth, Wingham, on Saturday after- noon, September 4th, when her young- est daughter, Margaret Mary, became the bride of John Thomas Backer, B,, son of Mr. and Mrs, J. C. Backer of Brussels. Rev, Kenneth MacLean officiated and the wedding music was played by Mr. Harold Victor Ppm The bride's gown was of white brocade with a yoke of point d'esprit, and fitted bodice with touches of pleating. The bouffant skirt ended in a slight train. Her cane-length veil was held in place with a Dutch cap headdress of shirred net edged with seed pearls, and she carried a shower bouquet of Briarcliffe roses and bouv- ardia. Mrs. Howard Bedford, as her sister's matron of honor, wore a floor-length gown of baby pink sheer trimmed with lace, Her headdress was of velvet 'flower petals, and she carried a bou- quet of Briarcliffe roses and corn- flowers. The groom was attended by Mr. W. S. Brown, Phm, B., of Orange- ville. After the ceremony, a reception was held' at which the bride's mother re- ceived wearing a dress of triple sheer crepe in" navy blue with a corsage of Better Time roses. The groom's mother also received wearing a wine ensemble with a corsage of Johanna Hill roses. Following he reception the bride and groom left for Muskoka, the bride travelling in a Nile green wool dress with brown accessories and wearing a Kolinsky fur scarf, the gift of the groom. On their return, Mr. and Mrs. Backer will reside at 394 Avenue Rd,, Toronto, OBITUARY Rev, 1% E. Powell For 31 years rector of St, Barnabas Anglican Church, Danforth Ave., To- ronto, and a former chairman of the Toronto Board of Education, Rev. Francis Edward Powell, 62, died Fri- day at his home, 752 Logan Ave. He had been ill for several months, Mr. Powell had served for two years as rural dean of the eastern section of the Toronto Deanery, and was ac- tively associated with the Danforth Business IMen's Association, of which he was, chaplain, torn in TurnbeTrY he attended Public sehool and High School at Wingham and graduated in 1908 lit ads and theology froth Hilton College, London, Ont. He was ordain- ed by the late Archbishop David Wil- hems in St. Paul's Cathedral, London, Ont., in 1906, and began his ministry in Granton, the Diocese of Huron. He was serving as rector at Chesley when to was appointed to St. Barnabas Church,. Elected to the Board of Education in 1923, he served as trustee for six years and as chairman in 1924 and 1925, He was a member of Caronati Lodge, A,F, and A.M., and the L.O,L. He was married in 1908 to Miss Elizabeth Gifford King of Kincardine, who died in 1916, There were no children. Surviving are his 97-year- old father, Thomas K, Powell, of Wingham; a sister, .Mrs. Arthur J. Wilson of Wingham; and two broth- ers, Robert Powell, of Tornberry, and Thomas Powell, of Winnipeg. The funeral was held on Monday at Toronto. Harry Ahrhardt Wettlaufer Harry A. Wettlaufer died at the home of his parents at Burgessville, on Friday evening, in his 19th year„ He was born at Wheatley, the young- est son of Mr, and Mrs. J, W. Wett- laufer. He moved to Bluevale with his parents when a small boy where he attended Public School and later attended High School at Wingham. He was fond of sport and took part in the school athletic program. Harry was not enjoying good health when he left Bluevale three years ago, but had only been confined to bed for a 1:1w• days, Besides his father and mother there survive four brothers, Carl of Maple- wood; Homer in Toronto; two in the R.C.A.F., AC2. Lloyde of Manning Pool, Toronto, and Sergeant Jack Wettlaufer, who recently returned to England, where he was in service for two years before coining to Canada for further training, and one sister, Marie at home at Burgessvilie.. The funeral service was held on Monday afternoon from the family residence. Interment in the Burgess- ville cemetery. GORRIE Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar spent a couple of days in Toronto last week, attending the wedding of their son, Harold to Miss Gwendolyn Swift. Miss Ruth Heinmiller of Chesley, spent last week with her mother, Mrs. V. Heinmiller. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Ashton, Jean and Yayne, Toronto, spent the holiday with his mother, Mrs. Ida Ashton. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Colmer and baby of Toronto, were week-end guests of her brother, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King. Mrs. F. Grainger, Jamestown was a Sunday guest at the same home. Mr. Clarence Grainger, Walton, spent Sunday with his brother, Mr. and. Mrs, Cecil Grainger. • Mrs. H. Lansley, Toronto, spent the week-end with her grandmother, Mrs. A. Miller. Miss Doris Sample, niece of Mrs. Armstrong, has joined up with the R.C.A.F., and is stationed at present at Rockcliffe. Her many Gorrie friends will wish her every success, Institute Course Well Attended The classes on the Conservation of Fruits and Vegetables which were held here under the sponsorship of the Women's Institute, and which was conducted by Miss Rorke of the Dept, were very well attended despite the busy season. During the course, peaches and plums were canned using very little sugar, and how it can be successfully canned without the aid of sugar. Jelly and jam were also made besides the canning of beans and to- matoes. All expressed their satisfac- tion with the course. Mr, and Mrs. H. V. Holmes and Miss Perkins spent last week at their cottage at Bruce Beach. Mr. Jas. Douglas and Mrs. W. E. Whitfield, spent Friday in Wingham. Mrs, Marie Morris left on Saturday for Owen Sound where she , has ac- cepted the position of teacher for the coming year. Mrs. E. Hastie who has been spend- ing a couple of weeks in Toronto witli her sons, returned to Gorrie on Wed- nesday. Mn and Mrs, W, H. Gregg, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Gregg, Miss ErlancI and Master George, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Butchard in Har- riston, Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Stephens of Thorndale,' spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. R. H. Stephens. Mr, and Mrs, Thos, Braddock at- tended the funeral of a cousin in Woodstock on Friday, Mr. and Mrs. R. Cl. Newton 'also Mrs, Nay, spent the week-end at Grand Bend. Misses Blyth Underwood and lean Gowdy, spent the week-end in Toron- to, Miss Edna Irvin, Toronto, spent the week-end with her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Matiford Mr. mid Mrs. R. H. Carson, Not- 01011 • Carson' and 'Billie neibeiti, SPeitt • a eonple'bI 140 Week' ChitiPilig at Goderich. Mr. Bertram Ashton has accepted a position on the teaching staff of the Clinton school board, beginning his duties there this week, Mr. and Mrs, J. Garnet Armstrong, Toronto, spent Monday with the form- er's father, Dr. Jas. Armstrong and Mrs. Armstrong, Miss Eris Armstrong, granddaugh- ter of Dr. Armstrong, has joined the Navy and is stationed at Halifax. .Mrs, W, A. Irwin is visiting with her sister, Mrs. M'teMillan in Palmerston, Dr. George Copeland, London, and Mr. Donald 'Copeland of Dental Col- lege, Toronto, spent the week-end with their parents, Rev. and Mrs. R. C. Copeland at the parsonage. Mr. Brown Sr., and Mrs., Jamieson and daughter Heather, Elora, spent last week with the former's son, Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Graham, Toron- to, visited last week with his brother, Mr, and Mrs. Robt, Graham, Miss Mary Greer, Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. (Greer. Miss Grace Greer who has spent the past two months at her home here, returned to the city with her 'sister. Mr. and Mrs. G. E, Foster spent a couple of days last week with their daughter, Mrs. G. Jefferson and Mr. Jefferson in Owen Sound, The Evening Auxiliary will meet on , Monday night next; September 13, at the home of Mrs. Everett Sparling when group 3 will be in charge of the program. , 9 , W. M. S. Plan Autumn Thank-offering The United Church W, M. S, met in the school room on Thursday, Sep- tember 2nd, with six members pres- ent, Mrs. R. Ashton presiding. The meeting opened with hymn "Jesus, Master, whose I am," followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison, A beautiful article on "Stewardship of time" was read by the leader including questions on Stewardship responded to by Mrs. W. J. Gallaher with suitable passages of scripture. Hymn "Rise up, 0 Men of God' was sung and Mrs. Whitley led in prayer. Mrs. R. Ashton gave a paper on "The Value of the Devotional Period", stating the origin and aim of the Woman's Missionary Society, which is not only to raise money for missions, train and send out workers, but to in- spire a spirit of prayer and service among its members and to develope a missionary spirit. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Copeland presided for the 'business period, when plans were discussed foi" the Autumn Thank-offering% The meeting closed with the bene- diction. Edgar - Swift The home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Swift, Toronto, was the scene of a very pretty wedding at 4 o'clock, Sat- urday afternoon, September 4th, when their daughter Gwendolyn Jean, be- came the bride of Mr. Harold Robert- son Edgar of Toronto, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar of Gorrie, Rev, H. Watt of Toronto, a% former pastor of Gorrie United Church, officiated. The bride was charmingly attired in a white taffeta dress with flowered net yoke. and flared net skirt. Her veil was shoulder length and she car- ried a beautiful sheaf of American Beauty roses with lily of the valley and maiden hair fern. Miss Anne Licastro of Toronto, was bridesmaid. She wore a two-piece white flowered americaro print and rayon jersey en- semble, Mr. William Townsend of Toronto was best man. Following the ceremony a wedding supper was served to immediate rela- tives. The bride's mother received wearing a navy slicer dress with cor- sage bouquet of red and white roses. The groom's mother was dressed in Nux green crepe with corsage of pink and yellow roses. For travelling the bride donned a black crepe dress and her accessories were of brown shade. The happy couple will have a trip to Hamilton and Niagara Falls and after spending a holiday at the groom's home in Gorrie they will reside in Toronto, ST. HELENS Miss Jean Thom, Mothercraft nurse, has returned from a two-weeks' trip to New York and is leaving this week for Pictou, N. B. Recent visitors with Mrs. R. J. Woods included, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dougherty, Gwen and Master Teddy Woods of Guelph; Mrs. Whithant and Mary of Galt and Mrs, Rathwell of Varna. Mrs. Gordon Miller of London, spent the week-end with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Neely Todd and little son David, of Stratford, were week- end guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. Todd, The following teachers resumed their ditties. on Tuesday after spend- ing the vacation at their homes litre: Mrs. Jas. Ramage at Paramount; Mrs. Durnin Phillips, at Pordycei Miss Marie McCrogie, to Whitehhurch, and Miss Norma Weatherhead, tO'StaYnet...c Red Rose Coffee „, 1/2 .4b, tin 23c 1-lb. tin for 42c Red Rose Tea %2.lb, pkg, 36c Woodbury's Facial Soap, 2 - 13c There were four in the beginners class at St. Helens school on Tuesday, Isabelle McPherson, Ann Todd, Rhoda Chesbro and Ivan McQuillin, The SepteMber meeting of the Wo- men's Institute wgs held in the corn: munity hall, with. Mrs. Archie Aitch- ison, vice president, in charge. The roll call was responded to by "Hints for Canning." The motto—"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again" was taken by Mrs. Thom. A reading "art and life" was given by Mrs. McKenzie Webb "and one "He adopted us" by Mrs. Lorne Woods. Plans were made to enter an exhibit at the Lucknow Fall Fair. The subject on Social Wel- fare, was taken by Mrs. E. W. Rice, who dealt with the work of the Sal- vation Army, the adoption of children and Health Insurance. Friday, Sept. 17 was the date set for the Red Cross quilting, Lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs. McPherson and Mrs. Webb. Mrs, Leitch, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bowden and Jimmy of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs, Horace McGuire and Shirley of London, were recent callers on Mr. and Mrs, E. J. Thom. WESTFIELD Toilet Tissues—cashmere, White Swan - 3 large rolls 25e Sani-Flush, large tin ..... ..... 25c Old Dutch Cleanser tins 19c Miss Florence Cook of Belgrave, visited her cousins, Misses Violet and Phyllis Cook. Miss Minnie Snell of London, is visiting her sisters, Mrs. J. L. Mc- Dowell and Mrs. Elwin Taylor. Sgt. Earl Crawford and Mrs. Craw- ford returned to Moncton, New Bruns- wick, last week after a two-week leave with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Cook and other friends. Miss Mae Mason of Hespeler, spent over Labor Day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mason. The sympathy of this community is extended to Mrs. Charles Straughan and family of Auburn, in the death of Mi', Straughan, who passed away on Sunday, Miss Mildred Carter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carter, was suc- cessful in appealing her high school entrance results. She had failed four marks according to the first results, but the Entrance Board granted her a certificate when her appeal was pre- sented and considered, Mr. Emmerson Rodger is giving his house a fresh coat of paint. Mr. and Mrs. Fred 5, Cookl)visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cook of Belgrave. Mr, and Mrs. W. A. Campbell, Donald, Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Speigel- berg and children, were guests on Sun- clay at the hone of Mrs. 5. Fitzgerald of Dungannon, Pte, Harold Bosnian of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Bosnian, Mr. Lloyd Walden motorea to Lon- don on Sunday. Mrs, Walden and Donna returned home with him, Mr. and Mrs, H. Mathers, Mr. and Mrs. Maris ,Mathers and babe, Miss Hattie Gallagher of Lneknow, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Earl Wightman. Mrs, Wrii. Anderson is visiting Mrs. Albert Shackleton of Toronto, Miss Margaret Wightman was a gneSt on Monday at the wedding of Miss Madeline Vielters of Goderith. LAC, Leslie Rodger of St. Cattier- Ines, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, EinnIqrtbil 12Odger. 'TI.. C, and: MtS, and PURE CANE SU:qARS.pecial ••• ,80 pecial Low Prices Cut-rate-prices throughout entire store. Come and get your share of Bargains. Black Cat Floor Wax, lb. tin 25c Electric Light Bulbs ,. . . .... -....... 25 to 60 size „„.., ..... „..,„.,......... 14c English Health Salts 25e. for 16c Huron Pastry Flour, 24-1b. 69c Pat-a-Pan Pastry 24-lb., 75c Calla Lilly Pastry ..„,. 24-lb, 85c Robin Hood Bread Flour $2.59 John of Brussels, visited on Saturday' with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wightman, Mr. and Mrs. W, F. Campbell, Miss Winnifred, Messrs Douglas and Vic- tor Campbell, were London. visitors on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell mot- ored to Kitchener on Monday. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Speigel'berg returned to Kitchener with them. The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per was administered on Sunday. Hem. H. Snell took as his subject "Follow Mee", taking his text from St. John 21-19. Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson Rodger Miss C. McClenton, attended the fun- eral on Friday of Miss Martha. Wil- son of Shakespeare. Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson Rodger: and family, LAC. Leslie Rodger, visit-. ed on Sunday with Mr. and' Mrs. Mansel Cook of Colborne Township.‘ MORRIS:. • Mr, and Mrs. Roy King and family' of Toronto, visited over the week-end. with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnston, and Emma, Mr, and Mrs. Silas Johnston of ton, took in Bluevale United Churciri anniversary services and visited witik friends there un Sunday afternoon... Mr. Chas. Johnston spent the week- end with his father, Mr. David John- ston and uncle. Mrs. Joseph Sellers spent Sanctity afternoon with Mrs. Arthur Shaw and took in Bluevale Church Anniversary-, Mrs, Harold Harris visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Johnston and took in the Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Bone and fam- ily .and Mrs. Henry Bone, visited. °z it Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs.. W. J. Johnston and also attended the United Church anniversary, Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Brooks and family of Toronto, spent the week-end and Labor Day with Mr. and Mrs„ Robt. McCiennan and family. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Mathers+ and daughter of Dublin took in Bluevale' Church anniversary on Sunday morn- ing and visited with Mr, and Mrs,.. RichardJohnston and Emma, Mr. Henry Mathers ,sisters and Chas, ota, Sunday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Got] and &ra- lly, spent Sunday afternoon with. Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCrackin, and Mrs. Goll took in the United Church anni- versary in the morning. Mr. Spence McKinnon of Waterloo. and Miss Isabel McKinnon of Kitlie- ener, spent the week-end with' their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McItie. non, and they also took in Bluevale, United Church Anniversary.. Miss Janet Robertson. of BrusseIk., spent the week-end with' her. mother- and brother. Glad to hear Mr. Fleming Johnston, is getting on nicely and will be home- soon, Mrs. Samuel Wood and Will, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Melville Mathers and Mr. and Mrs. Wallet- Woods and sons and Miss Agnes; Hastings spent Sunday evening them', Say, caddy, ' why do you keep' lbok'- ing at your watch? It isn't a watch, sir, It's 4 CtInipaSS., * * * In paying a visit to Moline and Viler, the 'RAF. did a °dam" good' COWAN'S COCOA ,perfection brand, 1-1b. tin24c NEILSON'S. COCOA (jersey cream) 1-1b. tin 29c