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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-09-23, Page 5ft* 4 PAGE lirV WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, Sept, 23111, 1943 THE GROCERY WITH REAL SPECIALS est son of Mr. arid Mrs, K H. Lord of Wallasey, England. The bride wore a crepe frOck of moss green with brown accessories, and a 'corsage of pink roses and 'sou- vardia, A -quiet luncheon was held. at Haddon Hall, attended only by a few close relatives. The -bride and groom will make their home in Tor- onto The Best Brands at Lowest Prices PossiMe `PURE CANE .SUGAR=SpeCiai , 8c lb. BORN PIPER—In Oshawa General Hospi- tal, on Monday, September 20th,, to Mr and Mrs, 'Fred C. Piper, a tion with her parents, Mr, and M W. M. Reid.. SUMMER RED CROSS SHIPMENTS For Months of .1,417 and August Navy-46 pr. Seamen's 26" sock- izigs, 7 pr. Hurricane Mitts, 2 pr. Sea- men's 18" stockings, 5 V. Neck sweat- ers, Army and Airforce-17 Round and , T, neck sweaters. 2 Helmets, 32 pair gloves, 13 pair ordinary socks, Hospital-22 Surgeon's Coats, 12 sargeon's caps, 7 cony, jaeLcets, 3890 compresses, Civilian-10 girls' nightdresses, 4 pair girls' mitts, 1 Childs mbffler, 1 pair baby soakera, 2 pair boys' socks, 1 sleeveless sweater, 18 pair boys' py- jamas, 4 girls' pantie dresses, 7 pair girls panties. 24 quilts, 1. large afghan, 1 small afghan, 1 small quilt. daughter OBITUARY r PURE LARD—Coleman's 17c Tender Leaf 19c CORN STARCH—Durham Brand „ pkg. 9c Mrs. James A. Wiley A life-long resident of Wingham, passed away at her home on Victoria street, on Wednesday, September 15, after a prolonged illness of aver 2 years, in the person of Mrs, James A. Wiley. The deceased, who was in her 84th. year, was born at Glands, and when 2 years of age came to Turn- berry and later to Wingham, and has since resided -here with the exception of five years spent in Belgrave. Her maiden name was Margaret Jane Mc- Kinney, and in 1882 in Wingliam, she married James A. Wiley, who prede- ceased her in 1935. She is survived by three sons and two daughters, Hat- tie, Bert and Frank at borne, William of Toronto and Annie of London, also two sisters, Mrs. J. Osbourne, Burks Falls and Mrs. S. O'Dee of Ernmerson, Cal, The funeral service was held on Fri- day afternoon, at 2.30 from R, A. Cur- rie's Funeral Parlours, and was con- ducted :by Rv. E. 0. Gallagher, rect- or of St. Pauls' Anglican church, of which she was a member. Interment being made in Wingham cemetery, • The pallbearers were Alex Camp- bell, George Hawthorne, Frank Cas- kenette, Charles Sutton, Andrew Campbell and Milford Foxton. Charles Carter There passed away in Turnberry on Monday, September 20th, Charles Carter in his 59th year. Mr. Carter suffered a stroke several years ago from which he never fully recovered, and for the past year had been an in- valid. Six months ago he and his wife went to live with their daughter, Mrs. Mundell in Turnberry, at whose home lie died. The deceased was born at Langside and in 1910 married Marg- aret McDougall, who survives. From th e time of their marriage until about four years ago, when they moved to Wingham, they farmed in East Wa- wanosh. He was a membe r of the Canadian Order of Foresters. Besides his wife he is survived by a son and daughter, George , on the home farm, East Wawanosh, and Alba, Mrs. Win, Mundell, Turnberry. He is also sur- vived by a sister, Mrs. 5. F. Bartley, Swan River, Manitoba. The funeral service will be held at his late residence, Minnie street, Wing- ham, at 2 p.m., on Thursday., Sptem- bet 23rd and will be conducted by Rev. W. A. Beecroft, pastor of Wing- ham United Church of which he was a member. Interment in Wingliam Cemetery. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Kellogg's CORN FLAKES . . . 3 regular pkgs, 23c SUNNY BOY CEREAL, new b'kfst •cereal pkg. 23c 11••••••••• Custard Powder—Gold Hornes (ready-to-serve) Soup Medal Brand ,—, 16-oz. tin 25e yellow & green pea ... pkg. lac Polium'—for pots and pans Red Rose Coffee better than steel wool pkg. 14c 1-lb, tin 42c %y-lb. tin 23c Dolls For Britain A window full of dolls attracted the attention of many people, over the week-end. These dolls had been don- ated by the pupils of Wingham Public School in response to an appeal for dolls for British orphans. Over 50 dolls' were donated and only the fact that dolls under twelve inches were asked for, kept the number fromebeing much larger. These dolls are being shipped to Toronto where they will be repaired and dressed to be included in boxes for the Barnard° Homes, SALEM Our Motto — "We Keep Down the Upkeep" LAC. Vern Clark recently stationed in Newfoundland, spent the week-nd at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Underwood. Other guests at the same home on Sunday were, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simmons and family, For.dwich. Mrs. Watson Brown of Molesworth, spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. W. W. Strong. Mr. Brown and fam- ily spent Sunday at the same home. We are pleased to report Mr. Wil- liam Doig who underwent a major op- eration in Listowel Memorial Hospital, some weeks ago, was abl to return to his home last week. Miss Lois Montgomery, Kitchener, spent last week with relatives lucre. Mrs, Ferguson and baby daughter, of Chesley, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs, Heinmiller, Mrs. Prescott, Toronto, was a week- end guest of her friends, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cashel's, Miss Dorothy Jar- dine, nurse-in-training in the Seaforth Hospital, spent Saturday with her grandparents, ,Mr. and Mrs. Cathers, Rev. and Mrs. Copeland motored their son, Dr. George Copeland, to London on Monday after the doctor had spent th e past couple of weeks with his parents. Dr. John McAsh and daughter, Mrs. Wark, of Tara, were Thursday guests of Dr. and Mrs. Armstrong. from this strenuous task to farming where he and his invalid wife live with his son, Mr. Lorne Walker and Mrs, Walker, and assisting with the farm- ing, being in fairly good health. His other son, Mr. Mervin and Mrs. Walk- er, of Coldwater, arrived on Friday last to spend a few hours with his aged parents and also to celebrate his own birthday which falls on Friday of this week, returning again on Satur- day., . , September Meeting of AuxiIiaryi . The Evening Auxiliary of the Uni- ted Church met for their September meeting at the home of Mrs, Clarence Spading. Attendance 23. Meeting opened with -hymn "Breathe on me breath of God," and the Lord's. Prayer, in unison. Mrs. Carson- read minutes of the August meeting, Mrs. H. Robinson gave a report of plans made by the redecoration committee' with regards to redecorating the board rooms of the church, this being one a the projects the Auxiliary have under- taken this year. It is hoped that each member will try and help make a suc- cess of this venture, Miss Margaret Dane in charge of the devotional period, opened tire serv- ice with hymn "0 worship the King". Mrs, Clarence Sperling at the piano. - Psalm 48, followed by reading by Mrs, W. Wilson. Hymn '578 and prayer by Mrs. E. Spalding. Mrs. A. Stephens introducted the new study book "For all of Life" of Dr. and Mrs. Wiser. President, Mrs„ E, Whitfield closed the meeting with use of hymn 562. All enjoyed a dainty lunch served by members of group 3. October meeting to be held at the home of Miss Jean Sperling with group 1 in.. charge. cousin of the bride, sang "Because" during the signing of the register. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white satin made oh princess lines with full skirt and sweetheart neckline and trimmed with heirlooh Brussels lace. The Seg- o-mutton sleeves tapered to points over the hands. The floor length veil of tulle caught to a halo of matching lace and pearls was fashioned in Mary Queen of Scots style, Her only orna- ment was a necklace of pearls, gift of the groom and she carried a bouquet of Butterfly roses and bouvardia Miss Margaret Pearson attended her sister as maid of honour, wearing a floor length gown of turquoise Diane sheer, trimmed with matching lace and headdress and muff of lace and Amer- ican Beauty roses. Misses Edythe and Florence Pear- son, sisters of the bride, acted as"-the bridesmaids, wearing gowns fashioned similar to the maid of honour, the for- mer wearing apricot and 'the latter or- chid. They wore matching flower and net hats and ,carried nosegays of corn- flower and bouvardia. Dr Wm. ,Joynt of London, was best man and the ushers were Hugh Pear .son, brother of the bride, and Ross Cunningham, cousin of the bride The ;Reception following the cere- mony was held at the. home of the bride'i parents, Mrs," Pearson, mother of the bride, received wearing a dress of embossed chiffon S.in grape wine with black .accessories and a corsage of Johanna Hill roses. Mrs. Joynt,, mother of the groom, also received wearing a dress of sheer crepe in sea- foam green, black accessories and wearing a corsage of Talisman roses. Following the •reeeption the bride and groom left for Malton where they boarded a plane for Montreal and points east, the bride travelling in a brown wool suit with white fox collar,- brown and natural accessories and wearing a corsage of Johanna Hill roses. On their return they will reside in Lucknow. Presbyterian W. M. S. The regular monthly joint meeting of the W. M. S. and the Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian Church, Gorrie, was held Oh Thursday evening, Sep- tember 16, -at the home of Mrs. J. L. IvicEwen. The attendance was excep- tionally good, The president opened the meeting with a call to Worship and the hymn "Bringing the Sheaves" was sung, after which a daily prayer was repeated in unison. Following; the business period the balance of the! meeting was in charge of Mrs. Joins McLeod, Wroxeter. A hymn was, sung followed by prayer by Miss Acheson( a very welcome guest in our midst). The guest speaker, Mrs. Fowler of Bluevale, who is the presi- dent of the W. M. S. of the Maitland Presbytery, was very fittingly intro- duced by Mrs, McLeod and a splendid Address from her was enjoyed by all, Mrs. S. Robinson, Fordwich, gave art interesting review of the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the W. M, at Moleswotalt which was held retent,, ly. Two trios were rendered by the, Misses Mary Meahati, Lulu Gibson, and Isabelle Metwen-, Mrs. MeCael,- toll closed this portion of the meet- ing with prayer. A short meeting of the Ladies' Aid followed tinder the direction of the president,, Mrs. S. Robinson.' ' it • Mr. and. Mrs. Anson Galbraith are spendieg a few holidays with relatives in Elmira, N. Y. Mr, and Mrs, Alex Marshall and sort Jimmie, of Stratford, visited -his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Marshall on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Edgar have returned to Toronto bil Sunday, after spending their honeymoon with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Edgar, Mr. ad Mrs. Jas. Hatnbly and chil- dren, of Paltnerstoe, were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs, 3. C. Mundell. Mr'. and Mrs. William ROAM, TO- ;Onto, Wei•e getite of MrS. 'H'. • StePhens bn Sathrday. Thornton - Crblley The chancel of St. Neils Anglican church, Wingliam, decorated with gladiolas, cornflowers and white tapers was the-setting for an early autumn wedding on Saturday, September 18th,, at 2.00 p. tn. when Dorothy Laureen, eldest daughter Of Mr, and ,Mrs. Rob- ert D. Golley, was united in marriage to James Wilson Thornton, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Thornton, Blue- vale, The rater, Rev. E. O. Gallagh- er officiated. The bride given in marriage by her father entered,the church to the Strain of "Bridal Chores from Lohengrin," played by. Miss, Elizabeth Mills' of -The -bride Were F. 0, Harry Posliff spent the weeks end at his borne here. Sgt. Neil Williamson of London, spent a few clays in town. ' Mr. and Mrs. Gen. Gregory of Cookstown, spent the week-end in town. Mr, Fred Rush of Weston, visited for a few clays with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Mitchell. L.A,C. Geo. Lloyd of Manning Pool, Toronto, is spending a furlough at his home here. Miss Betty Finlay spent the weeks end with Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. Ward- law, Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. Alex' Reid are visiting with Rev, and Mrs. John Thompson, at South Porcupine. Mrs. A. Cosens spent a few days in Toronto, where she attended the Lord-Cosens wedding. Mrs. R. M. Weekes and daughter, Elaine of , were visitors at St. Pauls rectory last week. Mrs, R. D, Richey of Arnprior, is spenclig a couple of weeks with her son, C. H, and Mrs. Richey, Mr. and Mrs. Neil MacLean and family of Toronto, visited with his mother, Mrs. T. 5. MacLean, iCapt. and Mrs. Henry Burden and Patricia •of London, spent the week- end with Mrs. Albert Rintottl, Miss Frances Currie, Reg. N., of New York, is spending her holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R, A, Currie. • Mr, and Mrs, Orval Jones and little daughter, Shirley ,of Bothwell, spent the week.end with Mr. and Mrs, T)avid Pte. Alvin Sell of Orillia, and Miss Jessie Jarvis of London, , spent the week-end with Mr. and ,Mrs, Jas. Seli, and and :Mrs. A,. 1111triari,,,,, and baby of torbnto, spent a week's vaca- Lord Cosens A very quiet wedding was Solemn- ited in St. Thomas Church, Toronto, on Saturday, Sept`eniber 11th., at 11.00 a. nt., when the Rev. C. T. S. Stuart, United in marriage, Dr. Mary' CoSens Of Wingliam and Mr. Horace Ray- Mark . Lord OrsTerdntd, Ontario, eld- Joynt s Pearson White candles attd tall Standards of pastel gladioli against a background of ferns made '`a beautiful setting at Ethel United Church-, for the Autumn -wedding at three o'clock, on Wednes- day, September 15th, at which Jessie Musgrove, daughter of Mr and Mrs. )antes 1' Pearson, Ethel, became the bride of George Wesley Joynt, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Joynt, Liteknow . Rev. H. J. Snell, Auburn, officiated, assisted by Rev, S. Brenton, Ethel. • The wedding- tnttsie waS played by Mrs. R,'Wilbee and Vir,:ded. Peatsoti, gown of white chiffon with full skirt and bishop sleeves, fashioned with an Elizabethan bodice deeply embossed with .white embroidery. Her veil was of floor-length silk net with white flor- al satin applique and held with a halo. of orange blossoms. She carried a white prayer book with' white satin streamers and - rosebuds. Her only ornament was a gold locket, set with pearls, worn by her mother on her wedding clay. Grace Golley, sister of the bride, as, Maid of Honour, wore .a floor-length gown of Dawn Swiss Or- ganza with French Lace plaiting and matching shoulder veil, held with pink velvet rose petals. She carried a fan bouquet of Butterfly Roses. Darlene Ann Golley, Powell River, B. C., cous- in of the bride, and Eleanor Smith, Bluevale, niece of the groom were win- some flower girls, carrying shower nosegays of cornflowers and roses. They wore similar floor length taffeta dresses made in princess style with touches of lace, lace colonial bonnets and lace gloves. The .former wore yellow with mauve and the latter pink with blue: The groom was attended by Charles Mathers, Bluevale. Fol- lowing the ceremony at the altar and during the signing of, the register, Mrs. Jack Wickstead, sister of the groom sang, "0 Perfect Love," Following the ceremony, a reception was held at , the home of the bride's parents. The bride's mother received the guests in a twospiete dress of Rosewood crepe ' with a corsage of Johanna Hill roses. She was assisted by the groom's mother, who wore a wine ensemble with a corsage of Joh- anna Hill roses; During the reception Dr. Robert Cassels, Romeo, Michigan, uncle of the bride sang "In Days Gone 13y" by Chilvers. A -buffet luncheon was served. The dining-room table, was centred with the wedding cake, which was on the same plate as the bride's maternal grandmother's wed- ding cake over seventy years ago, Inturnediately after the reception the bride and groom left on a motor trip to Muskoka and Lake Slincoe. For travelling the bride chose a two-piece brown corduroy velvet sttit with mat- ching accessories arid brown wool tail- ot'ed coat. On their return they will reside on the groom's farm at Bittevale. Guests were present from Romeo, Michigan Toronto, Exeter,. Burch, Listowel, Myth, St. Augustine, Wroxeter and Bluevale. e HIM= Touch of the SALVATION ARMY • TN WARTIME, the girl or young woman alone in -IL the city faces new problems and perils. To her, The Salvation, Army offers understanding, compassion and practical help. `The receiving and maternity homes of The Army keep open door. Last year, 17,187 women received its care. In its hospitals there were 11,437 births and 8,611 operations. This is only one phase of the many-sided work of The Salvation Army on Canada's home front. To the needy, the homeless, the afflicted, The Army brings Material aid and spiritual hope. YOUR dollars make this possible. The work MUST go on. Slake your response a generous one. • IRE 'HUMAN TOUCH 1:41s1 THE HOME FRONT 1,,3•57,489 Cansdiarts.materially ibenefitted fromahapersonal services The Salvation Army last year in its 1slaternity'llOrnessand Hospitals ,OldFolks'liomes 'Prison and Police Court "fork iChildreiesitlomes ,Childretes.Summer Camps 'Missing Friends' Service -Free Labour Service 1%letes Hostels District Objective $2,500 Sept. 20th to 30th R. H. Lloyd, Chairman giiward a Better World Kraft Cream Cheese—in plain pimento, relish pkg. 17c Certa—for preserving bot, 24c Black Cat Window Cleaner 13c Classic Cleanser ..... 2 tins 9-e Sunbury Blend Tea ....,. 38e English Breakfast Tea Vs-lb, 23c Beet Greens, 16-0.4, 2 for 25c a asimINNIIMPOIONMEMIN. OXYDOL—for speedy soap large pkg. 23c NEILSON'S COCOA-1/2-lb, tin 19c 1.1b. tin 29c COWAN'S COCOA 1-1b. tin for 23c —.„ Muffets-12 servings pkg. 9c Huron Pastry Flour ... 24-1b, 69c Old Nippy Cheese special 37c lb. Pat-a-Pan Pastry ..... ,.. 24-lb. 75c Frontenac Serviettes 2 for 25c Calla Lily Pastry 24-lb. $5c FLOOR WAX—Blk Cat, Castle, Shinola lb. tin 25c OLD DUTCH CLEANSER—chases dirt 2 tins 19c PHONE ORDER SERVICE. FREE DELIVERY. RED FRONT GROCERY Bride and Groom Honored Friends and relatives of Mr, Harold Edgar and bride,. gathered in the Township Hall here on Friday even- big and spent an enjoyable evening, dancing, During the evening the newlyweds were called forward, while Clifford Brown read an appropriate address to which Harold made a suit able reply. Molesworth orchestra sup- plied the music for dancing. United Church Anniversary Anniversary services will be held in the United Church here on -Sunday, September- 26th, when Rev, Moore of Listowel, will be the guest speaker, With special music by -the choir. On October 10th the Presbyterian Church Anniversary will be held. Celebrated 83rd Birthday Congratulations are extended to Mr, Jas. Walker who on Saturday, Sep- tember 18, celebrated his 83rd birth- day. Mr. Walker is one of the re- maining pioneers of Howick being born on the fourth concession and has lived in the community all this life with the exception of some 3 years in Dakota. In his younger manhood he tells of his four years of threshing operations with the aid of horsepower, Iris run being from rordwich west along the 6th concession to what is kttown as the Mitchell Farm and back the Fourth, After a few years he de- cided upon a carter of a blacksmith, serving his apprenticeship at the Dav- ison Shop in Wroxeter and the ROSS shop in Gorrie, later going into part- nership with Mr. Isaac Sanderson, and filially having his own shop on the banks of the river. Shortly after, the first Gorrie flood washed ft partly away, necessitating his moving to where the Post Office now stattds. 'Sbitie thirty Years ago he retired WEDDINGS Johnston - .Brown A pretty autumn wedding was sol- emnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Win. J. Brown of Langside, at 3 o'clock on Wednesday, September 15th, when their -daughter, Ardyss Car- oline, became the bride of Williant Clarke Johnston, son of Mr. and Mrs. 'Charles Johston .of Beigrave. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. H. Wilson of Whitechurch, before a bank of ferns and autumn flowers. The weddinemusic was play- ed by Mrs. William Scott. Given in marriage by her father the bride look- ed lovely in a gown of 'Turquoise sheer crepe with matching flower hat and carried a bouquet 'of Briar Cliff roses with Adiantinin fern. She was attended by her ,only sister, Miss Gertrude Brown wearing pretty frock of shell, pink sheer crepe and flower hat of tourquoise velvet. She ,carried a bouquet of pbale. :and white glad loll. % • The groom was attended by his cousin, ,Mai, Alex McBurney of .Bel grave. The bride's mother was dressed in blue figured wool jacket dress with a corsage of white asters. The groom's mother wore rose crepe with a corsage of snapdragon, A wedding supper was served to about twenty guests in the dining room decorated with pink and white streamers. The bride's table was cen- tred with the wedding cake, pink cans dies and pink and white asters. Rev. Wilson proposed a •toast to the bride to which the groom responded. The groom's gift to the bride was a gold. filled locket, to the bridesmaid, a beautiful clock, to the :groomsman a gold tie pin and to the organist silver salt and pepper shakers, Ainid showers of good wishes and confetti, the happy couple left for a short honeymoon it London and other Points, the bride travelling in a beige and brown dress, green coat and hat with black accessories, On their re- turn they will reside on the groom's farm near Beligrave, •••••••••••• Mrs. Alfred Taylor from north of Gorrie, called on Mr. and Mrs. D. Weir last Sunday. Mr. Charlie Simmons is a patient in. the Wingham Hospital, He was taken suddenly ill one day last. week. We hope he will soon be -alright again. Miss Kay Willits of Brussels, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Willits, Miss Gertie Bush of Wroxeter, visit- ed over the week-end with her sister, Mrs. W. E. Weir and Mr. Weir. Anniversary services were held hdre last Sunday. The weather was ideal and there was a good attendance at both services. The Thank-offering was very good. The pastor, Rev. Mr. Wilson of Brussels, preached two very impressive sermons arid we take this opportunity of thanking all those who in anyway assisted with the -services. There will be no S. S. or church here next Sunday owing to annivers- ary services at Wroxeter. Mr, Walter Lott of Oshawa and daughter Mrs. Victor Blake, .of Har- riston, spent one diay last week with Mr. Edwin Palmer. Mr. and Mrs. Bray and son and. wife and two children of Brussels, spent last 'Sunday with Mr, Edwin Palmer, Miss Fanny Longley is visitiiig friends in Toronto. Eadies W. M. S. Thankoffering Meeting The annual Thankoffering meeting of Eadies Presbyterian church W. M. S. was held in the church Sunday ev- ening, September 19th. Mrs. (Rev.) Fowler presided, and tire meeting op- ened with hymn, "Come Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love". The scripture Psalm 22 was read by Mrs. Roy Has- tings, and Miss Barbara Fortune gave comments on same. Mrs. Fowler of- fered prayer. A report was given by the Secretary, Mrs. Ivan. Haugh. Three -numbers by the Mission Band included a reading 'The Children's Kingdom" by Grace Gilmour, "My Favourite Verse" taken by four of the smaller children, Audrey Culliton, Lois Gilkinson, Vivian Hastings and Don- ald Fortune. A duet by Doris and Audrey Culliton. After singing "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" the guest speaker, Mrs. (Rev.).. E. 0, Gallagher, was introduced. Her text being "Tire Love of God Constraineth Us," or in other words, puts us to action taking her theme from the story of the Prodigal son, Mrs. Geo. Day gave th e offertory prayer. An interesting and helpful meeting was closed with the singing of the hymn, "Breathe on Me Breath of God", prayer by Mrs. Leslie Fortune and the National Anthem, GORRIE .••••.1.•••••••