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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-06-22, Page 5While you have a good assortment ' from which to choose. GETS YOURSHARE ROCKET GUNS ON BEAUFIGHTERS These photop radioed from London to New York, are the first id bt published of the recket4titi Installations on 12.A.P- teaufighters err the coastal toinniand. Top photo, Oround crew men are loading rockett into guide rang beneath wing of the Beattfightet. rant, reekeiS .are carried Under each wing, Bogart photo" A pair of rocket projectiles Oen 4* *Iv! 410ff:tiro, AMA Al . on enemy convoys an .boati. OBITUARY Viss Margaret McClennand. - The funeral of Miss-Margaret Mc- Celland was held Thursday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Thomas Elliott, Blyth, The services were conducted by Rev. P. H. Streeter and internment was made in Brandon Cemetery, eel- grave, The departed woman was born in Milton, Halton county, and came with her parents and other members of ,the family to this community when quite, young, Her father purchased from. the Crown the farm recently purchased by James Gibson on the ninth concession of Morris. The farfiily moved to Bel- grave in 1882 where they operated a general store. In-1922 they purchased the home of Franklin Bainton in Blyth where Miss Margaret and Miss Matilda lived with their brother until' his death a few years ago failing health caused the two sisters to break up housekeeping and make their home ,with Mrs. Thomas Elliott, where MiSs Matilda died last May, The death occurred at Hotel Dieu Hospital, Montreal, on Tuesday, June 20th, of Milton S. McBurney, beloved husband of Janet May Shiell, eldest son of Mrs. Annie McBurney and the late Samuel. McBurney, in his 48th year. At the time of going to press the funeral arrangements had not been made. Mrs. J. R. Reynolds The burial of a former Wingham resident, the late Mrs. J. R. Reynolds, took place in, Wingham Cemetery,' Thursday afternoon last week. The service at the graveside was conduct- ed by the Rev. W. A. Beecroft, min- ister of Wingham Utlited Church. The pallbearers were, Dr, R. C. Redmond, W. A. Galbraith, F. R. Howson, P. Fisher, H. Marsales and J. Heal. Mrs. Reynolds, the former Ethel Marsales, was in. her 91st year and passed on at the family residence, 104 Pricefield Road, Toronto. She had been in poor health for some years, but death came suddenly following a heart attack. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds resided here for a 'number of years, but have since been residents of Toronto. Surviving besides her husband is a daughter, Mrs. F. A. Coryell, and a son Robert, both of Toronto. Mrs. James E. O'Dowd The death of Mrs. James E. O'Dowd occurred at her residence, 156 Park Avenue, Brantford, Friday, June 9th, following a lengthy illness. She had been a' resident of that city for many years and was well-known and highly esteemed by a wide circle of. friends who will deeply regret her passing. Mrs. O'Dowd, who was of Scottish rescent, was born at Whitechurch, Ont., a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Dawson, Scottish pioneers of that dis- trict. She was a member of Zion United Church and, while her health permitted, was active in the work of the Women's Association and the Afternoon Auxiliary of the Women's Missionary Society, of which she was a life member. Surviving, besides her husband, is an only daughter, Miss Irene E. O'Dowd, at home; one sister, Mrs, Harry Greig, St. (George, and one brother, William Dawson, White- church. The funeral was held from her late residence on Monday last week, with burial taking place in Mount Hope Cemetery, Mr. and Mrs, Win. Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. John Craig, Mrs. Wesley Tif- fin and Mrs. Robert Stewart, attended the funeral. BORN ELLIOTT—On Wednesday, June 14, 1944, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Eric Elliott nee Jean Currie), a daughter, Karen Patricia. MADILL -- In Wingham General Hospital, on Tuesday, June 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Wingliain, a son, HENDERSON — At Wingham Gen- eral Hospital, on Thursday, June 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Henderson, a daughter, EADIES' W. M. S. The June meeting of the Women's Missionary Society Of Eadies' Presby- terian Church was held Thursday in Gihnottr's School. An interesting ad- dress was given by Mrs. (Rev.) Fowler, who took for her topic "The Church Eternal". She stressed the fact one can have the "Eternal church in their hearts wherever they are and whatever they are doing. The opening hymn was "0 God Our Help in Ages Past," and the scripture lesson react by Mrs. Geo. Day Was the 103rd psahn. The comments were given bY ,Mrs. Leslie Fortune and Miss Jean Wilton offered prayer, The minutes of the previous nieeting were read by the secretary, Mrs, Ivan Haugh, and the offeratoty prayer was by Miss tarbara Fortune, The elos,. NorthErial.Grocery HUGH CARMICHAEL PHONE 193 FREE 'DELIVERY Kellogg's...t)iien Fresh _cornflakes, 8 oz. pkg., 71/2c Maxwell House Coffee, 1 lb. bag 43c Neilson's jersey C0004„, % lb, tin -19c; 1 lb, tin' 390 SWANSDOWN CAKE FLOUR, 'per pkg. ..... .. .. ........ 29c. CLARK'S CREAM OF MU.S.1-.11WQM ,SQVP, 2 170 -oz. tins 19c WELCH'S. GRAPE 'JUICE, 16-oz, bottle ................... HILLCREST SHORTENING, 1 lb. _carton 19c Royal York Orange Pekoe Tea, 1/2. lb, pkg., ..„ , 38c HILLCREST 'TOILET TISSUE, .3 large rolls . „,. 25e WONDERFUL SOAP, Safe, Sure and Speedy, 5 bars....... .„ . 19e McCormick's FANCY "A" SODAS, plain or salted, .6 oz. pkg. 11c CATELLI'S CHBES-A,RONI, per pkg. ... „ .. ... 'INGERSOLL. MALTED OR RIDEAU 'CHEESE, -)/; lb. pkg. 22c FREINICH'S PREPARED MUSTARD, 6 oz. jar . . ... , ... . .. „ ,„„ 96 CHERRY VALLEY BLUEBERRIES, solid pack,'16.oz. "tin 29c - SI.M. Wax, Easy to apply, instant polish,. 1 lb. tin 4$c — Preserving Needs --, CERTO, per bottle . 25c PAROWAX, 1 lb. carton . 15c RUBBER RINGS, 4 dozen . 25c METAL JAR RINGS, per dozen - 27c FRUIT KEPE—pkg. of 25 tabletspreserves 25 lbs. fruit ea 25c PAULA SUGAR SUBSTITUTE, 4 or. bottle . 39c . GOOD SELECTION OF FRESH, CURED AND COOKED • MEATS. OUR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES "ALWAYS FRESH", in g hymn "How Firm a Foundation" was followed by the Lord's Prayer 'and the National Anthem. Lunch Was 'serv- ed and a social time spent. MORRIS Miss Isobel McKinnon of Kitchener, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt, McKinnon, Miss Doris Mathers of Kitchener, spent the week-end with her uncles, aunts and cousins, Mr. Henry Mathers and sister's and Chas. and her parents and sister. Miss Lela Agar, nurse-in-training, at Clinton hospital, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wal- lace Agar and family, 2nd line. Mr. Spence- McKinnon of the mili- tary training camp at Ipperwash, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McKinnon, at Bluevale. Mr.' Chas. Johnston of Galt, visited over the week-end with his father, brother and uncle, 1st line. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Robertson, of Kitchener, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Win. Robertson on the boundary. INSECTS HAVE AN ANCIENT. ORIGIN Each year, during the summer, we are overwhelmed by the abundance of insects. There is no doubt that these creatures greatly exceed the number of other living animals of the world today. A study of fossils proves that in- sects have an ancient origin. They are definitely known from the Carbon- :ferons period, three hundred millions WINGHAM LIONS Street Dance and Carnival — Featuring Centralia R.C.A.F. PIPE BAND First Parade at 7.30 p.m. Wed• June 28th , SUPER BINGO GAME — SOMETHING. DIFFERENT! ALSO CHUCK-A-LUCK OVER & UNDER HAM WHEEL - HIT HITLER COIN TOSS - GAMES OF SKILL. DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF — CARRUTHER'S Six Piece Band A Full Evening of Entertainment, Don't Miss It! • • Going Out Of Business aliame Jewelery • ID • 40 Thursday, Juno 220(1, 1944 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Frank Sturdy of Long Branch, spent the week-end at his home here. Mrs. •H. J, Thompson and Miss Verna, were Oshawa visitors last -week. Mr. Bill Austin returned last' week from an extended visit in Brantford and Kitchener, LAC. Del Ewing of Deseronto, was a visitor with his mother, for a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hopper, of Bruce Mines, visited with relatives here on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Laird of To- ronto, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Alton B. Adams. 'LAC. Gordon Leggatt, of Toronto, spent the week-end with hi; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Leggatt. Mr, E. A. Wheeler, of Lethbridge, Alberta, is visiting with his sister, Mrs. C. J. Taylor, Queens Hotel. DIAMOND RINGS A Private Sh'owing of Diamond Rings may be arranged by ap- pointment. Jack Lloyd, who has been attending Pickering College at Newmarket, is spending the slimmer vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Lloyd. Miss Mildred Phippen and Mr. Ed- ward McDougall, of London, visited with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Celclair Phippen, over the week- end. Mrs. Frank Collar has returned home after spending the ,past' month at London, St, Thomas and Langton, Mrs. Tilden, Betty and Lois returned with her. Mr, and' Mrs. A. R. DuVal, were week-end visitors 'with friends in To- tonto. Mr. DuVal's nephew, Ross Patterson of Nipawin, .Sask., is at pres- ent visiting here. Ross has three brothers with' the 8th Army in Italy, one is in hospital and .another has just been reported wounded. Misses Margaret Connell, Louise Lloyd, Ann VanWyck, Bertha Case- more and Louise Thompson, spent the week-end at Amberley Beach. The girls saw the so-called "tidal wave" and received a great thrill when the reseeding waters. raced back to flood the low parts at Aifiberly, Mr. 0. V., Hayden attended the graduation exereises,at Stratford Gen- eral Hospital on -Thursday. His niece, Miss Ila Hayden, was one of the graduating elas§. He also attended the Orange service in Listowel Pres- byterian Church on Sunday, when Rev. Geo. McPherson was the speaker. Home Following Operation Audrey Gilmour, six-year-old daugh- ter of ,Men and Mrs. Hugh Gilmour, returned home from Wingham General Hospital last week following an oper- ation for the removal of her appendix, MASONIC SERVICE • HERE SUNDAY Wingliam• Lodge A.P. & A.M. No, 286, will hold their annual church parade on Sunday evening.-next, June 25th, to St. Paul's Anglican Church, The menkers will meet at the Masonic hall at 6.30 o'clock and pro- ceed to the church for service at 7 p.m, *WEDDINGS • Wylie Haines A wedding of interest took place at the home of the bride's parentSt Whie Was_ taktcfully decorated with pink au Witife ,.tstriatiters ' and flowers, fin' Sat, urday, June 17th, at 3 o'clock, under an arch of evergre,ens, pink and white peonies, with white and pink streamers tapering down the back, when Elva Florence, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Haines of Gorrie, be- came the bride of John Hilbert (Bert) Wylie, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wylie of 15th con, of Howick. In the absence of the bride's uncle, the Rev. J.. T. Strachan of St. Marys, due to sudden illness, Rev. J. L. Fos- ter, of Wroxeter officiated. Given in marriage by her father, she entered the living-room to the "Bridal Chorus" played by Miss Ruth Kreller of Wrox- eter. The bride wore' a charming floor-length gown of white rayon sheer over silk taffeta with a train and embroidered bodice. Her long veil of tulle illusion fell from a sweetheart halo of flowers. She carried a bouquet of American Beauty roses with Maiden Hair fern. The bride's sister, Betty, Was her only attendant wearing a street-length dress of Hean blue sheer over rayon taffeta with a flower head- dress and carried a bouquet of yellow and white roses, Mr. Allan Wylie, brother of the groom, was groomsman. After the ceremony Mrs. Haines re- ceived the guests wearing a turquoise sheer dress with a corsage of white carnations and the bridegroom's moth- er wore figured rose sheer. Sixty guests sat down to beautifully, decor- ated tables with streamers and flowers. The bride's table was centred with a three-storey wedding take.. A delic- ious supper was served by Mrs. Toni Metcalfe, Wingham; Miss Viola Dus- tow, Molesworth; Miss Ileen Banner- man, Teeswater; Miss Agnes Darling, Mrs. Chester Pinnell, Mrs. James Harper, all of Mildm4r, and Mrs. Ted Smith, Wroxeter: The happy couple left for a short honeymoon travelling south to Niag- ara, and other points, for which the bride donned an aqua gem sheer dress over taffeta, grey tweed swagger coat and accessories to match, Friends were present from Toronto, Wingham, ICiteardine, Mildmay, Tees- water; Blyth, Listowel and Wroxeter. McDonald The marriage of Miss Katherine Margaret MacDougall, eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Mao, Dougall, of LutknoW, to Reverend Charles Henry McDonald, of Luck- nOW,, took place at the Presbyterian Manse, Wingham, Rev. Xennoth Mac,. Lean was the officiating' clergyman. NOW GOING 0 J. WINGTIAM ADVANcE-TimEs Miss Beatrice Graham, Mr, Mac Graham and Mr. Tom Graham, are spending a few clays in London. Mrs. R. S. 'Hetherington ,and three children, are visiting with her mother, Mrs. 011ie Thompson of Listowel. Miss Frances Currie, Reg. N., of New York, is a visitor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Currie, Sgt. Harry Newell has returned to Aldershott, N. S., after spending the past two weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Newell, Mrs. W. F. Burgman, Ruth and Barbara Foxton, are spending a few days this week at the Burgman cot- tage, Bruce Beach. P.V.T. George W. Boyle of Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, spent a furlough last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Boyle. Miss Mary Elizabeth McKibbon of Wellsley Hospital, Toronto, is spend- ing a vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McKibbon. Ammanomommminimproommol.I.P.wwww0mMaimmilV PRICES GREATLY REDUCED To Clear Jewelery and Gift Stock Watches Diamonds - Rings of all kinds.. Silverware - Dinnerware - China. Don't Delay! This opportunity willlsoon pass. Get in on these Bargains. OF THE BARGAINS! of years ago. By visiting the Royal Ontario Museum one may catch a glimpse of the insect life of the past. There one will find, exquisitely pre- served in limestone, the gossamer-like forms of dragonflies, and entombed in bits of Baltic amber are the delicate remains of ants, bees, flies, locusts and beetles, Insects were abundant and widely distributed even in dim, distant clays. GORRIE Mrs. Lorne Farrish of Ashfield, is spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Farrish. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ashton, visited on Monday with her sister, Mrs. Robt. Douglas and Mr. Douglas at Palm- erston. Their daughter, Waverley Douglas, returned with them for a few holidays. Miss Mildred Farrish is visiting her cousins this week in Ashfield. Mr. Allen Passes The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Allen in the death of her husband, who passed away in Listowel Memorial Hospital on Sun- day night, following a heart attack. The late Mr. Allen was a veteran of two wars, Residing in Toronto until a few years ago, when they purchased tIle Steurnol property on the 11th con- cession where they have since resided. Besides his widow formerly Miss Aus- tin of Gorrie, one son Tom, with the armed forces' overseas survive. The funeral is being held on Wednesday, June 21st from his late residence to Gorrie Cemetery.