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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-12-02, Page 5ber 24th, when Rota Madeline Staple- ton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Stapleton, Wingharn, became the bride of Mr. 'ohn Alfred Mason of East Wawanosh, son of Mr. John Mason of. East Wawanosh. Rev. John Lucas officiated. The bride was love- ly in a mist blue triple sheer dress with lace trim, shoulder tip silk net veil with a crown of pink roses. Her corsage was of Briarcliffe roses and bouvardia. The bridesmaid, Miss Mary Mason, wore a Rosemaria rose dress of alpaca weave rayon. Her ac- cessories were wine shade and het flowers 'Chrysantheumus. Private Kenneth Stapleton of London was groomsman. Miss Jean Stewart was organist and Miss Irene Taylor sang, "Oh Perfect Day." A reception was held at the home of the bride follow- ing the ceremony. The young couple proceeded ,on a wedding trip to points south the bride wearing a gray and poppy red two-piece wool suit, maroon tweed coat with black accessories arid poppy trim. BELGRAVE Fire Destroyed House A fire on Concession 9, East Wa- wanosb, Sunday afternoon, almost completely destroyed the large stone house on the farm of 'William Patter- son of London, operated by Hugh Rine, The blaze started when a trac- tor being used to pump water, back- fired causing damage of $3,000 to the house and $1,000 to the tractor which. was totally destroyed. The farm was formerly owned by the late James Bone. Red Cross Need Sewers The Belgrave Red Cross Society met in monthly business session on Friday afternoon in the work room. The president, C, R. Coultes, conduc- ted the meeting, Mrs. John Anderson acted as secretary, Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Mrs. H. Campbell reported on work done in connection with the sending of Christmas boxes to local boys in Canadian camps. The work of knitting and sewing for the society was discussed at some length and it was decided to make known to the citizens of the tommun., ity, the urgent need of more and more sewers and -litters rook, if the so Id y is to come near 'keeping up with the demands being made upon it. Will those -who. have. knitting out please have it in by December 10th as fractured. She is in St, Michaels Hospital, Toronto. The two ohildren were not injured but Melvin had his knee injured. Friends in this district hope they will have a rapid recovery. WROXETER MrS. Lloyd Magee and son John of Milverton, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Brown. Mrs. J. H. Wade is spending this week in Goderich the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Williams. Mr, and Mrs. W. T. Maclean spent the week-end with friends at London. • Mr. and Mrs. Morris also Mrs. Wil- son, all of Palmerston, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown. 'We regret to know that Mr. David Breckenridge is very ill at his home in town and trust there may be an improvement soon. A new well is being chilled at Wrox- eter school which is closed owing to the epidemic of mumps in the village. Congratulations to Mrs. Wilford Travis (nee Marjorie Foster), daugh- ter of Rev. J. L. and Mrs. Foster, for her clever poem written for the re- cent Victory Loan and appearing in the Advance-Times. LAC. Garry Gibson returned to Brandon after spending his furlough with his parents here. Red Cross Notes Would all those having sewing or knitting out from Wroxeter Red Cross make a special effort to have finished articles returned to work-rooms on December 8th as on this date the last bale will be packed for '1943. The annual meeting will be held late in December. . Wm. Kaakes Dies Suddenly This village was shocked on Sunday morning to hear of the sudden death of Mr, Wm, Kaakes, who suffered a heart attack about 4 a.m. living only an hour. Mr, Kaakes who was a carpenter and employed by the C.P,R. Railway, had worked last week as usual returning to his home for the week-end, A full obituary will appear next week. Immagamassgazusizomaaszr I quaker Bread FLOUR 24 2b. sack 69c 98 lb. sk. 2.45 illiZMIRMSSIMISIMEZRZIO1 ROMAN MEAL BEKUS FUDDY KOFY SUB LISHUS 29c Ea. enintfiamileMEMENNEMIIIMIIMINI risiraismaimumwsia 1 COFFEE Richmello 35c Early Morning , 33c 1 lb. pkg. ka isazammumEmminsom• Domino BAKING POWDER 16 oz. 15c Monarch PASTRY FLOUR 7 lb. Bag 27c EXTRACTS, Vanilla, Lemon, Almond 2 oz. bottle . . 5c Icing SUGAR . . . 2 lbs. 19c Special BROWN SUGAR, 2 lbs. 15c Pure LARD, lb.. . . . . . 19c Fleischman's YEAST , . 4c each Durham CORN STARCH 2 pkgs. 19c Braeside 'GEE BUTTER . . 37c lb. Classic CLEANSER . . 2 tins 9c Domino TEA - 4 oz. 19c - 8 oz. 33c OXYDOL, Large pkg. . . . 24c P and G Laundry Soap . 4 bars 19c LIFEBUOY SOAP . . 3 bars 17c 111111111111111EINIIIIIIIIMINN Washed Carrots . 3 lbs 13c Cooking ONIONS 4 ibs 25c Cooking APPLES 6 ibs 25c POTATOES, pk. . 43c POTATOES, 75 lb. $2.10 Grapefruit 96's . 4 for 25c 'CABBAGE . 10c to 15c California GRAPES 21c lb TURNIPS . 3c lb. TOMATOES 24c lb. DOMINIS O TOPES • 1ImITEO N SELF SERVE SELF SERVE wills her parents, Ur, and Mrs, Arm• strong in Winglialn, Mr. and 'Mrs. J. C, Edgar spent Monday in Toronto, Mr. Jas, Douglas and daughter, Mrs. W. E. Whitfield, and son. Douglas, spent Thursday in' Harriston. Mrs, Harry Brown end little daughter Shirley of "Glonannon, are spending this week with her sister, Mrs. John Cathers and 'Mr, Cal:hers. IVILssrs James Vittie and nephew Arnold 'Vittie of Welland, spent the Week-end here with relatives. Mrs. Robertson of Caperol was the week-end guest of her friend, Miss 5. Pearl Stinson. Mrs, C, Michel and little daughter Karen, are spending a few days this week with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Zimmerman. Mr, and Mrs. David Dane, Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, I. Wade. Mr. Wade we are sorry to report is not so well again, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Ellis. Dray- ton, spent Thursday with his sister, Mrs, V. Shore and Mr,• Shera, Passed Away Suddenly Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Mrs. W. G. Strong, who passed away at the home of her son, W. W. Strong, following months of illness with a heart attack. However the deceased has of late been able to be up and around, dying suddenly on Sunday morning, Funeral was held Tuesday from Gorrie United Church to Gorrie cemetery. The December meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held on Wed- nesday next at the home of Mrs. Koine. Exhibits 'will be displayed of useful inexpensive Christmas gifts, Messrs R. H. Carson and son have. purchased the store of Mrs. Dawson, We understand they plan on remodel- ling the two stores into one, large store. Congratulations are extended to Postmaster Gordon Brown who on, Wednesday last exhibited at Walker- ton, Winter Fair a load of his Leicester sheep, bringing home with him 7 first prizes and 1 second. He also has re- ceived just recently the trophy don- ated by the T. Eaton Company at Harriston Fair. Mr. Earle King left on Wednesday for Hamilton where he expects to spend the winter in the employment of Mr. Ed. Stewart, electrician. 11111.11010111.11111,1111111111.111101•101411 COLLECTIONS „ . and may I express my appreciation of the very excellent and rather pleasing way in which you take care of my delinquent accounts." So wrote a medical client of many years standing on. November 23rd, too, fik yoTurbicwpaolusl.type* of 'eervice ie at Submit your list of accounts at once. • r,""1711, KELLY & AIKEN Collection Experts Orangeville, Ontario 11111=111111111111C11/4111.11111111•11118111111111111/1 Mr. and Mrs, Ern King, Detroit, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, E. King, C. G, I. T. Meeting The C. G, 1, T, held their regular meeting on Friday, November 26th at the home of Mrs. A, L, Stephens. Misg Erland Gregg, and Miss Loreen King were in charge of the worship. service. Meeting opened in the cust- omary manner with the Purpose and answer, The call to worship was read by Erland, after which hymn 483, "He Leadeth Me" was sung. The De- votional Reading was taken by Paul- ine Hienmiller, from Revelation 22: 10-17. Helen Irwin led the group in prayer. At this time Loreen and Ione sang the hymn "I Would Be True" as a duet. Erland then closed the wor- ship service with a devotional poem "Thou must be true thyself if thou the truth wouldst teach." "0 Canada" opened the business meeting, Janice Strong. president, in time chair. Min- utes of the last meeting were read and adopted. In answer to the roll call each member had to sing, say, or do a stunt. One number much enjoyed was a group of girls, Pat. Strong, Helen Strong, Ione Day, Loreen King and Erland Gregg singing White Christmas as their response. The next meeting will be held on December 10th, at the home of Miss Florence Anger, with Greta Hyndman and Pauline Hienmiller in charge of the worship service. The girls then divided into Junior and Senior groups for play practice and handwork. The meeting closed with Taps, Thursday, December 1943 AIIM.MMINOMMONom UMW ea EN saw .11111.11111111111111111111111111 .11.11111.11111.1111111.1111.1111M. ci Trimmed with A Wealth of Fur Styled • Or Beauty Luxurious furs fashioned into unusual collars and trims on exquisite wool fabrics ! These fabulously furred coats reach a new high in style, quality, and value! Just try them on—your're sure to find a coat to flatter your figure and to fit your budget. Because our coat collection is widely varied—and moderately priced.. Choose from dressy, casual- arid' sport coats . . . trimmed with all the popular furs . . . sizes for all.. . ..and a wide range of price tags! Also a fine selection of non-furred coats. $19.50 to .$65.00 Isard's eady-too ear shipment ;mist be made immediately following that date, The meeting was closed with God Save the Xing,. The following quota of children's. clothing was packed for shipment to Toronto; 10 coats and caps., 2Q pantie dresses, 20 pair of socks, all in 4-year size, W1./siGHANI ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE rqvu Car Went. Into Ditch LAC. James McNeil and Wife Severely Hurt • When he was proceeding from his station at Trentonto his home in Bel- more on Saturday evening, LAC. James McNeil had a very bad acci- dent. The axle of the car broke and the wheel came off, the car dived into the ditch head on. The accident hap- pened near King. Jim suffered a broken jaw and fractured ribs and is in a Military hospital in Toronto, His wife and„two children and his brother, Melvin, were with him. Mrs. McNeil Mrs, Thos. Bradnock spent a few had both legs broken and her skull days in Toronto during the week visit- with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. S, Procter. Ross Anderson, has completed a. course at Clinton Radio School and is on furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, J, Anderson, before leaving far the East Coast, The 6th line Farm Forum met on Monday. night in the basement of Westfield church with 3rd line and Westfield groups. A most intersting program was given. The meeting next Monday evening will be held at the home of George Wightman. The pupils of S.S, No, 13, East Wawanosh and there teacher, Mr.,. Orton Grain, have a fine program arranged for their Christmas Tree on Thursday night,. December 16th, A one-act play "From Pumpkin Ridge" will be presented by the young people of the section., ing her niece, Mrs. Norma Lanson. Mrs. Verne Clarke (nee Blythe Underwood) left on Friday to join her husband at Monte-Joli, Quebec, where he is stationed with his R.C.A.F. unit. Miss. Arlene Galbraith, London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 'Anson Galbraith, Miss Dons returned with her sister who she will visit during the week. Mr. and. Mrs. Lloyd Jacques of Lakelet were Sunday guests with Mrs. R. A. Ashton. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cowan have moved to their new home in Gorrie from their farm at Orangehill. Mrs. Kent of Fordwich is spending sonic time with her daughter, Mrs. Cowan, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Davison of Brussels, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Farrish one clay recently. Mrs. K. J. Hueston and little daughter, Ruth Ann, visited last week Women's Institute The December meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held on Thurs- day of this week, 3 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Vern Denny. The motto—Scatter gladness, joy and mirth all along the ways of earth, Arnold Leonard Safe The great news came on Monday to the parents of PO, Arnold Leonard, who reside on the 6th Concession of Howick, east of Fordwich, that he is safe, His friends and relatives were greatly relieved on the receipt of this news as it was on Friday last that word was received that he was miss- ing overseas, Arnold who Was well known by many here, was on the staff of the Royal Bank, Kitchener, before going overseas in 1941, In 1942 he was sent to India and only recently was com- missioned a Pilot Officer. GORRIE LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr s and Mrs. Chester Showers of Mimico, were visitors in town for a few days. Mr. R. A. Spotton has returned from a business trip to Montreal and Sherbrooke. Que. Mrs. Harry Browne is visiting with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lance Brown of Waterloo. Miss Doris Armitage spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Armitage. LAC. Jack Lewis of Calgary, is spending a furlough with his Arents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie S. Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson of Port Burwell, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Stewart. L/Cpl. Marvin Brown of Camp Borden, spent the week-end at the home of his patents, Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Brown. Mrs. Russel Dennis and little daughter of Woodstock, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Finlay. Mr.. ,and Mrs. Wm. Adair and Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson of Kincar- dine, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Walter Jeffrey orMorris. Mrs, George Spotton has returned from Toronto where she has been visiting for the past month with her daughter, Mrs. T, C. Raunin. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Currie of Isling- ton, also Mrs, C. E, Steward' of To- ronto, spent the week-end with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Isard. R. Asselstine and children Elsie and Kenneth, visited Mr, and Mrs. C. B, Armitage over the week- end, Carol who has been visiting here for some time returned with them. Miss Lenora Higgins, RN., of Lon- don and friend, A. E. Millson L/S.A. of the R.C.N.V.R., home on furlough, also Mrs, W. G. Millson of St, Mary's, spent a few days' recently with the former's parents and brother. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur IC, Hutchison, Francis and Bernice of Detroit, visited front Thursday to Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. T. McLaughlin. Wilda Patterson of rordwich spent Saturday and Sunday at the same home. WEDDINGS Mason - Stapleton A very pretty wedding took place in Wingtairt Baptist Church at two- thirty o'clock, ofi Wednesday, Novem- INSVISitelliMenir" 4 ig;, OD 4,444 " N^7v A••••••••••••••, Held Euchre and Dance A euchre and dance was held in the Morris township hall, sponsored by the Junior Red Cross Society of School Section a, and the teacher El- win Hall. Music was supplied by local orchestras. A draw was made for a pair of ducks of which Mrs. Jas. Thynne was the winner. The door receipts amounted to over $17.90 and over $13.00 of tickets were sold on the ducks, Lunch was served by the ladies of the section, Honoured on Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Higgins of concession 3, Mwris, entertained rela- tives at dinner on. Friday evening in honour of John Anderson, who cele- brated a birthday. Guests included: Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and family, Herbert Wheeler, Miss Velma Wheel- er, Mr. and Mrs, Jesse Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler, Following the dinner the evening was spent in playing cards, Mr. Anderson was presented with a sweater by the group, Y. P. U. Name Officers The Young People's Union of the United Church held their annual meet- ing and election of officers in the Sun- day School room on Friday evening, with an attendance of 25. • The program was arranged and conducted by Miss Barbara Michie, vice-president, and was based on the theme "'Visions of Youth" or "Tack- ling. Life with Courage." The Bible reading was taken by Mabel Coultes. A poem "For Youth" was' read by.Patsy Anderson. George Michie led in prayer, A poem en- titled "My Job" was read by Barbara Michie. A paper on Madame Chiang Kai- Slick, was given by Edith McClen- aghan and a short . paper on "Youths Crusades" was given by Russel Kelly. A short business period was conduc- ted by the president, George 'Johnston. The next meeting will be held on De- cember when it is expected the speak- er will be Benson Sutter, president of Huron Presbyterial Young People's Union, Rev. G. H. Dunlop took charge of the election of officers which resulted as follows: President, Robert IGrasby; 1st vice president, George Johnston; 2nd vice president, Barbara Michie; Secretary, Ross Procter; assistant secretary, An- nie Cook; treasurer, Mrs. Dunlop; pianists, Mrs. Dunlop and Mary Proc- ter; recreation committee, Ruth Mc- Guire, Mabel Coultes, Mr. Dunlop and Bill Manning; refres'hmen't committee, Annie Cook, Laura Yuill, Shirley Chaniney, Lois Kelly and Mrs. James Coultes. The meeting closed with a hymn and the Mizpah Benediction. BELMORE MAN AND WIFE INJURED ifiltiMliti=51111ZiliflERNIMEMF2132gir Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson, Mr, and Mrs. Albert Beeman and baby of East Wawanosh, spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler. Miss Annie Baker of Wingharn with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wilkinson, Mrs. Murdock Ross of Londesboro, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mc- Crea. Mr and Mrs. Edwin Miller of Rob- lin, Manitoba, are ' visiting relatives after an absence of 45 years in the West, Mrs, Herbert Knapp of rir- dale, Manitoba, accompanied them here, Mrs, Miller and Mrs, Knapp are sisters of Mrs, Jeremiah ,Brydges and Mr. Miller is a cousin of Mrs. J. A. Brandon. Mrs, Neil Montgomery and children .Taek and Jill, returned to London on Sunday after spending several weeks with her Mother, Mrs, W. J. told, Aircraftsrnan Charles Procter of Lachine, Quebec, spent the week-end 0 Plan Christmas Concert Trinity Anglican Church Young People's Association met at the home of W. G. Nethery on' Friday evening with 26 present. The president, Clare Vanaunp, conducted the business and devotional periods' opening with the hymn, Stand up for Jesus. Rev. P. H. Streeter led in prayer. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Abner Nethery and Nora Van- Camp gave the financial report. Mr. Streeter reported having ordered an Honour Roll. Plans were made to hold a Christmas CLicert in the Bel- grave School on December 17th and the conveners of the four standing committees were appointed• to prepare a program. They are Jane Armstrong, R. Procter, Beth Brydges and Mrs. C. Wade. Elm Nethery announced the social program as follows: Log book, Ruth Bradburn; piano duet, Norma Brydges and Ruth Higgins.; piano solo, Ruth Higgins, A quiz was conducted by Glen VanCamp. Lunch was served by the hostess, Isobelle Nethery, And Mr, Streeter pronounced the Benediction. • OBITUARY David Anger Passes This community was shocked on Monday, Nov. 22, when word was re- ceived of the sudden and tragic death of one of its esteemed citizens in the person of David Anger. Mr. Anger in company with his son and son-in-law were cutting logs in the bush owned by Robert Gibson 2 miles south of Wrox- eter. A tree being felled struck the limb of another and snapped it off. Mr, Anger was struck on the top of the head by the falling limb fracturing the skull and causing instant death, The deceased was in. his 49th year, was born and spent his entire life in Howick Township and the past few years in the village of Wroxeter where he was highly respected. Sur- viving are his wife, two sons and three daughters, George and William, both employed near Fordwich; (Mary) Mrs: Phil Archer, Wroxeter; Laura and Evelyn at home, also surviving are his mother, James and George of Gorda, John of Paithertson, Matthew of Moorefield. To the sorrowing family and rela- tives heartfelt sympathy is extended in their sudden and tragic bereavement, Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday afternoon at his late rest. donee with Rev. J. L, Foster of the United Cixtirch in dilate, Intettittnit Was made in Wroxeter Cemetery, Women's Association The members of the W. A. United Church, held their November meeting on Tuesday of last week in the church school room. The, afternoon was spent in quilting with Mrs. J, N. Al- len and Mrs. Leslie Douglas in charge. The usual pot luck supper was enjoy- ed at the close. 1111111111111111111.11111111111101111111111111111111