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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-07-27, Page 5SeedtimeSHarvest We have always taken these words for granted, We depend on them and on those whose job it is to sow and to reap. Gibson's Bakery Have endeavored to sow the seeds of DRPENDA- BILITY in their production of GIBSON% Bread, and a large variety of tasty Baked Goods. Our proud aim is to always supply you with the best of goods along with efficient, courteous service. MADE IMRE BAKRI) HERB PRZSH PROIVI THR ovgil TO vat/ Gibsoni's Bakery oiLINAVS THE Mt' Thur...clay„ July Z111), 1944 PAGt WINGliAM ADVA,NCEMIVIES mwsui..4*FR, Hog, slum C learance Of AU Summer . Footwear. Ruffles, of the material encircled the sweetheart neckline and finished the three-quarter sleeves, The trimming was repeated below the waist to effect a long torso line, Fullness was con- centrated in front of the skirt, Site wore a half-hat of white taegel straw with rosette trim of the open Work straw on either side, It was veil drap- ed. She carried a colonial bouquet of pio1c Briarcliffe roses, white heather and gypsophila.. ;Mrs. Stanley Hodges. Was matron of honour, Miss Betty. Kelso was bridesmaid. Verner Lam- bert was hest man. Harry is- sett and L,AC. L, Binda, both of the R,C,A,F., were ushers, A. reception was held .at the Marborough hotel. After a trip East, the bride and groom will reside in Winnipeg. The bride changed to a LaPlatta blue gab- ardine snit with brown half hat and ashen blue gabardine .coat. Her cor- sage was orchids, Miekiie - Beattie Now is your opportunity to purch- ase Sport Sandals' White Shoes at special prices, While the season is in Full Swing. Dunlop's Shoe Store "THE HOME OF GOOD SHOES" Burns Church, Hullett township was beautifully decorated with delphinium, lilies and fern for the marriage on Wednesday afternoon, July 19th„ at 2,30 o'clock, of Margaret Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beattie, Hullett township, to George Christopher Michie, only son of Mr, and Mrs.. j, Menzies of Londesboro. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father to the strains of the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin played by Miss Mae Smith, looked lovely in a floor length dress of white faille taffetta, her finger-tip veil fell from a halo' headdress and she carried a bouquet of 'red roses. The brides- maid, Miss Barbara Michie, sister of the bridegroom, wore a floor length dress of coral sheer with finger-tip veil to match and carried white roses. The bride-groom was attended by his cous- in, Robert Grasby, Morris Township, and the ushers were Stewart Beattie and George Martin. During the sign- ing of the register, Mrs, A. E. Menzies, sang, "I'll Walk Beside You," A re- ception was held at the home of the bride's parents. Receiving with the bridal couple were the bride's mother,. wearing black crepe with a corsage of • roses and the bridegroom's mother in a navy printed crepe dress with cos— sage of roses. A buffett luncheon was served to about forty guests by Misses Gladys, Ida and Laura Leiper. Later Mr. and Mrs. Michie left on a motor trip to Northern Ontario. On their re- turn they will reside on the bride- groom's farm in Morris Township, Wesley Hill of Moorefield to St. -Marys on Sunday when tliey visitted the former's brother, Mr. and Mrs Henry Shera. Mrs. R. G. Newton and daughters, Shirley and Nancy have returned to their home after spending the past few weeks visiting relatives in Alpena, Port Huron and Sarnia. The United Church Sunday School picnic is being held on Wednesday in the Agricultural Park. Mr, and Mrs. Frank Chapman were holidaying at Grand Bend a few days last week., Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sparling were in Toronto, last week, while there at- tended the Poultry Convention at which her uncle,Prof, C. ,M. Ferguson of Columbus, Ohio, gave one of the addresses. • Mr. and Mrs. Walden of Toronto, spent the past week with her aunt, Mrs. Thos. Bradnock and Mr. Brad- nock. Rev. and Mrs. G. K. Nobes spent last week with her parents at Aylmer. Mr, and Mrs. Wesley Hill, Alex and Maxine also Irene Reaves all of Moorefield were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shera on Wednesday. Mr, Albert Sherton of Kinloss, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs, May Jackson. Mr, R. N. Wade spent a few days last week and again this week in Tor- onto, Mr. Ronald Miles accompanied his uncle home over the week-end. Miss June Brown, who is attending Western University, London, is taking a summer course, spent time week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don Brown. Master Donald McCallum is spend- ing this week with his father, Mr, Col- in McCallum and Mrs. McCallum at Talbotville. Mr. and Mrs, Percy Ashton spent Sunday with her brother, Mr, and Mrs. Thos, Dickison at Walkerton. Mrs, McKenzie, Harriston, visited last week with her sister, Mrs. 4obert Graham and Mr. Graham, also her brother, Mr. Jas. Douglas. Mr. and Mrs. Sterton Ashton, Jean and Bobby of Hamilton, are spending their holidays with his mother, Mrs. Ida Ashton. Misses Maxine Parrish, Pauline Heinmiller, Mary Ritchie, Joyce Thornton and Helen Strong are in Goderich this week attending C. G. I. T. Camp, week-end with with his grandmother, Mrs. E. McLaughlin, also other rela- fives here. Dr, and Mrs, D. Young and daughe ter Marlyn, and Mrs. L. Erskine, all of Winnipeg, are visiting with the latter's daughter, Mrs. H. L. Sher- bondy and Mr. Sherbondy. Guests with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Baker over the week-end were; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shropshall and Mrs. H. B. Pottocary of Hamilton, also Mrs. Holcak and family of London. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J D. Lediett over the week-end were, Mr. and Mrs. George R. Lediett and two boys, Norman and Robert, of De- troit, Mich., also Miss Hazel Lediett and Mr. Wm. Dankert of Toronto. Mrs. S. A. Murray accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kerr, Mrs. A. M. Wall and Leslie Mae, also Mrs. T. A. Roane of Teeswater, attended the wedding of the former's son, W. J. Murray, of Trenton, to Miss Ann Galna last week. Trooper George Edgar of Camp Bor- den, was lovely in a floor length dress of white satin with long sleeves and sweetheart neckline. Her finger-tip veil was caught with a coronet of flowers and her bouquet was Briar- cliffe roses. Miss Ila Hayden of Lis- towel, was bridesmaid, the junior bridesmaid was Miss Phyllis Murdock of Toronto, neice of the bride. The bridesmaid and junior bridesmaid wore dresses of similar elegign to that of the bride, Miss Hayden in yellow sheer over taffetta and Shoulder veil of yellow net with a bouquet of Amer- ican Beauty roses, Miss Murdock in blue sheer over taffetta with blue head- dress and flowers similar to those carried by the bridesmaid. Mr. E. Schultz of Kitchener, brother of the groom, was best man. The ushers were Mr. Arthur Edgar; .cousin of the bride, . and Mr. Walter Kaufman of Kitchener. The wedding music was played by Mr. A. W. Anderton and during the signing of the register, Mr. Bruce Edgar of Toronto, brother of the bride, sang the Lord's prayer. A reception was held at the Bruns- wick Hotel, the bride's mother receiv- ing in a gown of ',navy blue sheer with white accessories .and wearing a cor- sage of Talisman .roses. The groom's mother wore rose ,crepe with white accessories and her flowers were pink roses. For travelling the bride wore a dress of powder blue silk jersey with blue accessories, Following a trip to Northern Ontario they will reside at 1211 King Street, „East, Kitchener, Guests were present from. Kitchener, Toronto, Stratford and Listowel. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Gertie Newman of Toronto, is holidaying at her home here. Mr. W. J. Fleuty of Embro, is visiting with his sister, Mrs.'s Maud Dodd. Mrs. Wm. Johnston and son Billie, are spending a week at Kincardine Beach. Mrs. W. F. Burgman and daughter, Ruth, have been spending a vacation in London and Parkhill. Miss Grace Hutcheson of Stratford, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hutcheson. Mr. and Mrs. David Kirkland of Toronto, are spending a couple of months with relatives in Walkerton. Miss Wilda Osborne of Ripley., 'fist- ed at the home of her uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Chas, E. Smith, over the week- end. Master Harvey Jenkins and his grandfather, Mr. Chandler, are spend- ing this week at Elora, Guelph and Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Kirkland and two sons, of Fort Erie, spent a couple of weeks with Mrs. Kirkland's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. William Reid. ' Miss Elaine Walsh and friend; Miss Lerma Wellwood, of Toronto, visited the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Walsh, over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. D. Martin and grand-, daughter, Jean Webb of Caledonia,, were visitors with his brother, Mr., Charles Martin, also Miss Dorothy; Piper. P/0 Don. McLaughlin and Mrs. McLaughlin of Toronto, spent the GORRIE Institute Held Picnic On Wednesday afternoon last the Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Murray Edgar for their regular monthly meeting and annual picnic, Thirty-two members and visitors ans- wered the roll call by telling what happened at their first pienit, which lead on to a program of sports and Robertson - Forster The home of Mr. and Mrs. James Forster, West Wawanosh, was the set- ting for a very pretty wedding at 3 o'clock, Saturday, July 22nd., when their daughter, Jean Elizabeth, became the bride of Adam Alexander Rebert- son, son of Mr. Adam Robertson of East Wawanosh. Rev, W. Wilson, officiated. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor-length dress of white sheer made in torso style, with finger-tip veil caught in a sweetheart halo inset with seed pearls. She carried a bouquet of Red Johanna Roses. As bridesmaid, Miss Mae Johann of Delmore, wore a floor- length dress of orchid sheer. Her flowers was-a nosegay of Roses. Grace Elizabeth Forster, neice of the bride, was flower girl. She looked charming in a floor-length dress of turquoise blue-dotted Swiss and carrying .a nose- gay of sweet peas. Mr. George McGee of East Wawanosh, was groomsman. The wedding music was played by Miss Lillian Carruthers, and Mrs. Da- vid Callender of Guelph, sang "Be- cause," The groom's gift to the bride, was a necklace of pearls. A reception followed, the bride's mother receiving in a two-piece dress of black Fascine wearing a corsage of pink roses. Following a buffet lunch- eon the young couple left for points North. For travelling the bride don- ned a two-piece dress of rose jersey and her accessories were powder blue, On.their return they will reside in East Wawanosh, contest prepared by the committee, Mrs, Anson Galbraith, Mrs. Percy Ashton and Miss Erland Gregg. Priz- es were awarded and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. The President, Mrs. Melvin Taylor, presided over the business and the minutes were read by Mrs. Everett Sparling in the absence of the Sec'y,' Mrs, John Cathers. Among items of business was a motion passed to again purchase yarn for the overseas boxes, for those on active service.. The mem- bers who have time to knit are to get in touch with Mrs. Sparling for yarn. The meeting which was postponed from June will be held in August at the home of Mrs. Sperling. The meet- ing closed with the National Anthem -and a picnic lunch was served on the lawn. Miss Florence Anger left on Monday morning to spend the week at C.G.I.T. Camp at Goderich. Miss Dorothy Robertson of Green- ock, is visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mfs. Gordop Edgar, this week, Recent guests at the same home were, Pte. Archie' Edgar, of London, Mr. and Mrs. Rathwell of Palmerston, and Mrs, Robertson, Mrs, Edgar's mother from the 2nd coneeee sion, Howick. Mrs. Stephen King is spending a couple of weeks with friends in Lon- don, 4 tir P16,‘ 44g &AS, wry • Mrs. Kenneth Gallaway and twin son have returned from Galt where she has spent the past couple of weeks visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jackson and children, Donalda and Graham, also Mr. and Mrs, Max Abram, Listowele visited on Tuesday with Gorrie friends. Rev, and Mrs. R. C. Copeland spent a couple -of clays in Toronto last week with their son, Donald, who has left for Northern Ontario on a Govern- ment project, taking the census of trees, Dr, Jas. Armstrorg who attended the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada held in Toronto last week, had the honour of being presented with a badge for being fifty years a past master. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family of the late Mrs. Robt. F. Edgar, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wil- liam Wright in Wroxeter early Mon- day morning. Mrs. Edgar who has been in ill health for the past few years, was in her 68th year. The funeral is being held from the daugh- ter's home in Wroxeter to-day (Wed- nesday) to Gorrie cemetery. A full obituary will appear next Week. Capt. Charlie Woods of Clinton Radio School, visited last week with his aunt and uncle, Mr, B. J. and Miss Mary Maguire, Murray .Galna In All Saints .Church, Niagara Falls, the marriage took place on Monday, July 17th., of Miss Anna Amelia Galna, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert !Gahm, Trenton, to Mr. Walter Joseph Murray;, Trenton, son of Mrs. Murray and.. the late Joseph Murray, Wingham. Rev, Percival Mayes offi- ciated. Mr. Norman Grose gave his sister- in-law in marriage, and she wore a two-piece frock of ,white silk jersey trimmed with tiny rows of self-ruch- ing. Miss Helen Galna •of Fort Erie was bridesmaid for her sister, wearing forget-me-not blue crepe trimmed with matching bows, matching hat and cor- sage of pink gladioli petals. The groomsman was Mr. Gordon Kerr of Wingham, After a small family reception at the Wright House, Lundy's Lane, the couple left for the Atlantie coast through the New England States and Quebec, The will live in Trenton, BORN Kett. e Taggart nOlne Street -United Church, Wirt, nipeg, was the scene of a wedding at 7,30 p. in,, July 16th., when Nancie, Only daughter of 'Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Taggart, became the bride of LA.C. Luther Gordon Itcrr, R.C.A.P., second son of Mr. and Mrs, 7. y. Kerr of Witighant. Rev, C. C, Matchett offiea fated, Miss Helen Young played the wedding music, Miss Alice Wills sang the Lord's Prayer afid.'0,Perfeet Love. The bride, giVen in marriage by her father wore a WWI of white with shirring at the shbuldea. RETTINGER—In Wingliam General Hospital, on Friday, July 21st,, to Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Rettinger, R. R. 4, Wingham, a son. WRAY—In Wingham General Hos- pital, on Thursday, July 20th., to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wray, R. R. No. 1, Wingham, a son, stillborn. HODGINS--- In Wingham General Hospital, on Thursday, July 20th., to Mr, and Mrs. Oscar Hodgins, Lucknow, a daughter, CRiNNEDY—In Winghain General Hospital, on Wednesday, July 10th., to Mr. and Mrs, John Angus Ken- nedy, R. R. No, 2, Winghani, twin sons. NIXON—In Wirigharn General Hos- pital, on Tuesday, July 18th e to Mr, and Mrs, Isaac Nixon, R, R. No. 7, Lucknow, a son. METCALVE--elri Wingham General Hospital, on Friday, Sttly 14th,, to Mr, and Mrs. Herman Mettalfe, R. R. No, Wingham, a son„ Reported • severely wounded is Winne William Neil Campbell, of near Molesworth. The message received by his wife, Mabel Ethel Campbell, described his injury as a fractured spine, but said the date of injury was not yet available, On Thursday afternoon and evening Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Taylor entertained his nieces' and nephews' children also Mrs. Taylor's nephew's two daughters from Milton to a picnic and tea party. An enjoyable time was Spent in games with prizes given. Refreshments were served on the lawn, This happy oc- casion came to a close with music and a sing song, Mr. Alfred Phair and two grand- children of Blenheim, nephew of Mr. P. C. Taylor are visiting relatives in and around Gorrie during the past week. Mr, Carl Piteit also of Blenheim has returned hotne after visiting rela- tives here. Misses Peggy •and loan Montgom- ery of Milton, are visiting their grand- parents, Mr, and Mrs,'John Mentgenl- ery and other relatives in the commun- ity, Misses Evelyn and Mary ?hair of Blenheim, who are visiting relatives here, sang over CKNX on Saturday morning dosing the children's half Mr. j'a,'1". Shera and daughter, Shirley actompatied Mr. and Mrs, • •.•.••.••• ST, HELENS Mr, Bobby Vhillips of the l C,A.F„ was a recent v+sitor with his grand- mother, Mrs. R. J. Woods. Mrs. Grace Snyder and daughter of Lucknow, were guests of Mr. and Mrs, E. W. Rice, Rev, J. A, Ward visited at T.Jx. bridge with his mother who is ill. Mr. Neily Todd of the R.C.A.F., Who with Mrs, Todd and little son, David), of Stratford, have been visitors with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. r.') Todd, was honoured at a gathering in the community Hall on Friday night. Mr. Durnin read the address and Mr. Gordon McPherson made the presenta- tion of a purse of money. Neily made a suitable reply and all sang "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow." Dancing was enjoyed to music by Miss Doris Tay- lor, Mr, and' Mrs, George Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. Fred McQuillin. Dr, W. V. Johnston of Lucknow, Was the guest speaker at the nursing class last week, He gave an interest- and instructive talk on "Infant and Child Feeding," and at the conclusion he answered many questione. He also gave a demonstration on "Artificial Respiration,". Practice work was car- ried out under the supervision of Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Stuart and Mrs. T. F, Wilson, Four little lads in the neighbourhood esesaped what might easily have been serious injuries in an accident recently, Dickie 'Curran, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Curran, was following along be- hind the hay loader when the tongs of the loader caught in his clothing, and much to his father's surprise he landed up in the load with the hay. On Friday, Donnie Grant, fell down the stairs in the barn and on Saturday his little brother Eddie dropped a dis- tance of 10 or 12 feet through the feed chute to the stable floor. Donnie Tay- lor, son of Mr, and Mrs. Chester Tay- lor, has his leg in a east as a result of a fracture below the knee, when he fell off a tractor in some way catching his leg in the wheel, Rev. J. A. Ward is on holidays now and there will be no service in the. United church for the next two Sun- days. On Sunday, August 13, Miss Caroline Wellwood will be the guest speaker for the W. M. S. Thankoffer- ing. The monthly meeting of the Wom- en's Institute will be held in the com- munity hall on Thursday afternoon, August 3rd,, at 2.30. Roll Call, The first owners of our farm or home. Sub- ject Historical eRsearch in charge of Miss Mary Murray, program commit- tee, Mrs. Stuart, Wrs. John Cameron; Hostesses, Mrs. Lorne Durnin, Miss Annie Durnin, SALEM Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Copeland and children, spent the week-end with friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Bridgeman, Mr. Ken Bridgeman and Mr. Lloyd Weir of Toronto, visited over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Weir. Miss Edythe Weir and Patsy Bridegnian, who have been visiting friends around here these last few weeks, returned home with them, The S. S. picnic last Saturday was a success in every way. The races were Well attended and the dainty supper provided by the ladies was en- joyed by all those present. There will be no S. S. or church here next Sunday. Miss Doris Johnston from near Dun- gannon, spent a' couple of days last week with Miss Minnie Linklater, Miss Minnie Linklater and ,Miss Grace Johnston visited their aunt, Mrs. Haugh of the 9th of Turnberry last Sunday. LET 'US RENEW YOR 'WORN TIRES this "fattoiy-proved" way! SKILLED REPAIRING = VULCANIZING BERT ARMSTRONG SERVICE PUTS NEW LIFE INTO YOUR AGING TIRES! You'll find it hard to rec- ognize your worn or dam. aged tires when we put them back on your car thoroughly repaired and renewed by Goodyear fac- tory-specified, factor y proved methods .. Good- year quality materials . . by our modern automatic "CVE" vulcanizing equip- N9 Permit Required ment. Dont neglect damaged tires . . . let Armstrong's tire skill rebuild your mile- age . .. you'll like our PRICES and speedy serv- ice! ARMSTRONG' VULCANIZING & SERVICE STATION WINGHAM (Bert Armstrong) PHONE 181 11.••••••• • ••• WEDDINGS Schultz - Edgar ~Wingham United Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding at two o'Clock, on Saturday afternoon, July 22nd., when Frances Irene, daughter of Mrs. Edgar and the late George Edgar of Morris Township, became the 'bride of Mr. John R. Schultz, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Schultz, of Kitchener. Rev. Charles H. Mac- Donald of Lucknow, cousin of the bride, officiated. The bride, who Was given in marriage by, her brother, • WANTED MEN AND WOMEN For Factory Work During. TOMATO SEASON Beginning about August 25th Make Application To Libby, McNeill, & Libby CI-IATHANI, ONTARIO Application from those engaged in war work will not be considered. FOOD FIGHTS TOO YOUR GOODS-1AR DEALER