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OBITUARY
Allan M. Frill&
One of Turnberry's best known
citizens, Allan McNabb FtaliCk, -passed
on, in Wingham 'General Hospital,
Saturday morning, November 4th, in
his 75th year. Mr. Fralick 'had not
. 'enjoyed good health for a time but
was only seriously ill fur about two
weeks: He was born in East Wawa-
nosh and after working in ',the hugh :in
Michigan and sailing ;the Kootney
River 'and Lake in British :Colurribia
took over the farm lot 2, concession
6, Turnberry, in 1900, where he 'has
- since resided. For twenty-seven years
he wa.4„an official of the Township el
T'ornberry serving as tax '.collector.
He was a -valued member 'Salem
United Church and a member of Forest
Lodge A.F. & A.M., Wroxeter, also
the 'Canadian. Order of Foresters.
StirViving besides his wife, the form-
er. Margaret ,Clelland of Pordwicli;
are two sons and two daughters, GUI.;
of Toronto; Wilbert of 'Vineland Sta-,
ition; Mrs. Walter (Jean) Yemen of!
'Wingham, and Mary of Toronto.
Rev, J. L. Foster of Wroxeter con-;
ducted the funeral service at his late'
Ttiinberry; Monday
afternoon, Burial took place in Wrox-
eter Cemetery. The pallbearers were.
Leslie Bolt, Wm. Bolt, Wm. Taylor,
Greer Wylie, Walter Willits, Gordon
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WINGHAM ADVANCWIIMES
Herbert Leslie Mitchell
The death of Herbert Leslie Mitch-
ell took place at Tilbury on Sunday,
November, 5th, following an illness of
two weeks, Mr, Mitchell was in his
61st year. He was born at Listowel
and cam e to Wingham'as a boy of five
Years, After his marriage to Lettie
Elliott they resided in Kitchener for
fifteen years coming to Wingham in
1921. Surviving besides his wife, is
a daughter. Edna at home, and two
sons, Harold,of. Hamilton, and B.S.M.
Bert Mitchell, overseas. He is also
survived by one brother, Alfred, of
Hollywood, California, and three sis-
ters, Miss Rebecca Mitchell of To-
ronto; Mrs, Fred (Elizabeth) Puller of
Wingham; Mrs. Clara Richardson, De-
troit. •
The funeral is being held from the
ftimily residence, Alfred Street, Wing-
ham, this afternoon (Wednesday).
Rev. E, 0. Gallagher will conduct the
service. The pallbearers, Fred Fuller,
' Herb Fuller, Bert Porter, Ab. Bell,
Fred Seli, Bert Elliott,
Small - Schneider
,Dr, G. Pidgeon officiated at the
wedding Saturday in Blom. Street
United Church of Vera Clay Schneider,
daughter' of Mr. and Mrs, A. L.
Schneider, Fairleigh ,Cres., Toronto, to
Sergt. Allan Edward Small, R.C,A.F.,
son of Mr, and Mrs. Ri;thard Edward
Small of Wingham, Ont. In a setting
of pink chrysanthemums, the bride,
given away by her brother, F.O.
Schneider, wore white satin on long
lines and drop shoulder, a fitted bodice
and fell skirt. Her fingertip veil was
crested with a halo of orange blos-
soms that had been worn by her grand-
mother at her wedding and she carried
a prayethook with orchids, Matron of
honour was Mrs. V, B. Schneider, with
Miss Patricia Joan Burns, bridesmaid,
wearing street-length dresses of ice-
blue velvet with fitted bodice, square
neckline and bouffant skirt. They had
matching half-hats and carried pink
"'MOMS, F. A, Batison, Jr., was
groomsman and ushers were L. A,
O'Reilly and Elt.-Sergt. D. Van Al-
stine, At the Old Mill the bride's
mother received in fir-green crepe with
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Mr. and Mrs. Ed, Small attended
their son's wedding in Toronto.
Mrs. W. H. Gurney returned on
Saturday from a week's visit in Kings-
ville.
Mrs. John P. McKibbon and son
Walton, are visiting for a few days in
,Toronto,
Sgt. Jack Day of Ottawa, spent a
few days with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. Day.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bugg of London,
spent'the week-end with Mr. 'and Mrs.
John Galbraith,
Miss Agnes Williamson spent the
week-end with her sister, Mrs. James
Arnott of Ingersol.
Miss K. Richards, Reg. D,N, of To-
ronto, spent the week-Pnd with Mr.
and Mrs. W. F. Burgman.
Mr. -and Mrs. 'Harry Davis and
Peter of 'Toronto, 'are visiting with Mr.
and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor,
Mr. and Mrs. Aud. Juke and baby
Ann Marie of Port Carling, visited
day last -week :at Mrs. J. T. Curries.
Mr. ;and Mrs. Wm. Latronica and
family lrave -purchased a farm near
Molesworth 'to -which they moved last
Friday.
Sgt. Orville Allen, who graduated as
a bombadier 'at Rivers, Man., is spend-
ing a 'furlough with his mother, Mrs.
.Geo.
Mrs. L. McKnight and Mrs. Marg-
aret Young also Mrs. Roy Welsh of
Toronto, visited with. Mr. and Mrs.
W. H ;Gurney over the week-end.
PO. Douglas 0. Fry, who just
completed a course at Souris, Man.,
and -LAC. Norman G. Fry of Calgary,
are spending a furlough with their
mother, Mrs. N. L. Fry.
Mr. 'and Mrs. T. E. Manning, Mr.
and Mrs. Bruce Toll of London, also
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Campbell of
Molesworth, ,visited on Sunday. with
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gilmour.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Holt and
daughter Nancy, Miss Virginia Norton
of Welland; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Morrison and children, Margaret and
Donnie of Brantford, were guests of
Mrs. Holt's and Mrs. Morrison's par-
ents, Rev. J. N. H, and Mrs. Norton
for the week-end.
WEDDINGS
sows of all.
In each district where she • lived,
while health 'permitted, she took an
active part in Church and esPecially
.Sunday School organizations, and 'all
.movements for the welfare of 'the
community. The deceased had a keen
,understanding and sympathy for young
people and their problems, maintained
a great Faith, also a keen sense of
humour till the last.
Left to mourn her loss are husband,
Wm. Dobson, one daughter Thelma
.(Mrs. P. B. Rynard), one son, Wm. J.
of Detroit, Mich., one sister (Betty),
Mrs. Van De .Mark of Los Angeles,
Cal., and one brother Wm. H. of Dur-
ango, Colorado.
The funeral 'Service held at her home
Monday, October 30th, was conducted
by the Rev. W. B. Bugden, assisted
by; Rev. G. W. Gardiner of Columbus,
Grtt„ and Rev. F. Newell of Fenelon
Falls, ,Interment took place at the
Uxbridge Cemetery where many
friends from a distance had gathered
to pay a last respect.
Many beautiful floral offerings and
messages have borne testimony of the
high esteem in which the deceased
was held. Friends attended froM De-
tick, Hamilton, Orangeville, Klein-
burg.; Toronto, Fenelon Falls, New-
market, and Uxbridge.
Pallbearers were Mr. M. Baird, Mr.
B. Brennen, Mr, RObt, McIntosh, Dr.
Robt, Wade, Mr. Kennedy Rynard,
Mr. John Muir, Mr, Hollingshead,
Robert John McKenzie
A life long resident of this com-
munity Robert John McKenzie, passed
on in St. joseph's Hospital, London,
early Monday morning, November
6th, Mr. McKenzie was in his 85th
year and he suffered a fractined hip
Saturday evening, He took a weak
spell while on the stairs at Hopper's'
pool room and fell breaking his hip.
I-to was taken to Winghani General
Hospital and on Sunday afternoon was
removed to the hospital at London.
A 'native of CttirOss he spent his en-
tire life in this district, For a time
he operated a butcher shop in Wing-
ham after which he moved to Me Blue-
vale Road Where he has since lived,
Fifty-three years ago he was :married
to Mary 'lane Helm who predeceased
hint Siic years ago.
He is survived by one sori William
Donald, Dittevale Road, And a daugh-
ter, Mrs, Joseph (era) Schneider, 1
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wore a black crepe ensemble with gold
trim and similar corsage. For the
wedding trip the bride had on a pale
blue fitted coat with brown trim and
matching hat. The couple will reside
in Toronto.
Nickel - Stokes
A pretty wedding was solemnized at
the Presbyterian Manse, Teeswater, on
Saturday afternoon, November 4, when
Rev. Donald B. Cram united in mar-
riage Margaret Isabel, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Isaac Stokes, Glenannan, and
Mr. Carl A. Nickel, son of Mrs. Adam
Nickel of Carrick and the late Mr.
Nickel. The bride looked lovely in a
floor-length dress of white brocaded
satin with headdress and finger-tip veil
and carried a bouquet of red roses
and bouvarclia. Miss Mildred Stokes,
sister of the bride was bridesmaid.
She wore a pale blue dress and a cor-
sage of pink roses. Mr. George Nickel,
brother of the groom was best man.
Following the wedding a reception
was held at the home of the bride's
parents when a supper was served to
the immediate relatives. The dining
room was decorated in pink and white.
The happy couple left on a short
honeymoon, the bride travelling 'in a
gold coloured dress, with brown coat
and hat and matching accessories.
On their return they will reside on the
groom's farm 'in Howick.
For travelling the bride donned a
turquoise suit with Churchill top eoat
to match and turquoise hat, Black
accessories and a corsage of Johanna
Hill roses completed her costume,
After their honeymoon M. and Mrs,
Toll will take up residence in London.
The bride is the daughter of :a form-
er Wingham resident' (nee Miss Eliza-
beth Boyd and niece of Mr, and Mrs
Hugh Gilmour.)
Attending the wedding ;from. here
were, ,Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gilmour,
Mary, Grace and Aubrey, also Mr. and
Mrs. Donald Campbell, of Molesworth,
GORRIE
DIED—at the home of her daughter,
Mrs, P, B. Rynard, 15 Coldwater St.
East, Orillia, on Friday, October 2.7„
1944, Mary Ann Mitchell, beloved wife
of William J. Dobson in her .85th year,
Funeral was from the above residence,
Monday, October 30th, service at 2
p.m., with interment in Uxbridge
cemetery.
Mrs. Robert Ashton spent the week-
end in Sarnia with her daughter, Mrs.
Strangway and Mr. Strangway.
Miss Jean King was a London
visitor last week-end,
• 0/S J, B. Farrish of London, spent
the week-end with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. E, J. Farrish.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade visited
last week-entlwith their son, Mr. Robt.
Wade and Mrs, Wade in Sarnia.
Mrs. Nay and son Bill have moved
t3 Clifford where they intend to make
their home.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Shera have re-
turned after spending the past two or
three months in Western Canada. •
Mr. and Mrs. George Foster spent
the .week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Mil-
ton Opperthauser in Elmira,
Notice Re Institute Meeting,
The Family Night of the Women's
Institute will be held November 17th
instead of the 'regular date. Full
particulars later.
The Hallowe'en dance sponsored by
the L.O.B.A. was a great success. The
blankets were won by Don Wilson,
Fordwich, and by Mrs.1 Michel, Gor-
rie. Members of the L.O.B.A. recent-
ly packed twenty-one ditty bags for
sailors.
A large number from here attended
the Wingham Horse Show on Friday
afternoon and evening.
Dr. Armstrong 93 Years Young
Dr. James Armstrong, one of Gor-
He's oldest citizens, as well as being
among the first graduates of the On-
tario Veterinary College at Toronto,
celebrated very quietly on Monday,
his 93rd birthday in the home he has
occupied for the past 62 years.
Quite vividly can he point a glow-
ing word picutr e of his trip to Gorrie
in the spring of '79 with flying steed
hitched to the buckboard, which was
replaced later for a model T Ford, his
pride and joy until a couple of years
back.
Dr. Armstrong came to the village
from his home in Stanley township
rear Bayfield, being tie son of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Armstrong, and
was one of a family of 12, three of
whom are living, Mrs. Houghton and
Miss Minnie Armstrong, both of Lon-
don, Ont., and Archie D. of Bayfield.
He has two sons, J. Garnet of To-
ronto, and Leonard C. of Cleveland,
both druggists. A third son. Vernon,
died in 1921 after a lengthy overseas
service.
Dr. Armstrong as well as being a
staunch conservative, is just as staunch
a Presbyterian putting many, years
younger, to shame; having only missed
two Sundays away from his 'church in
the past year. He is clerk of the ses-
sion, He is still active and goes to
his place of business each clay oper-
ating the village drug store.
He has received the Masonic jewel
for 50 continuous years in the Mason-
ic'Order, and has the honour of being
Grand Steward in the Grand Lodge of
Canada. An additional honour was
`his during Grand Lodge in Toronto in
July where he received a silver medal,
pinned in place by the late Sir William
Mulock for being 50 years a Past
Master. An honour highly appreciat-
ed by the doctor.
Mission Work Among Jews
On Thursday last Mrs. E. H. Strong
entertained the W, A, of St. Stephen's
Church at their regular meeting, when
nearly all members were present, and
also others of the church.
During the afternoon a quilt was
goilted for the Rod Cross, which the
W. A, had pieced, and another quilt
bound which had been quilted at their
last meeting,
A missionary verse was given for
the roll call amid hymn "Saviour
Sprinkle Many Nations" was read by
Mrs. Holmes, who also led in the
prayers.
Miss Nellie Dolg, of Molesworth,
gradeate of Bible College in Toronto,
slighted and insulted and 'misunder-
stood which did not give them a 'very
good opinion of Christians, as they
think of all Canadians as Christians.
She said also we must not forget our
Saviour (who was a Jew) said "For-
give them for they know not what
they do."
Following closing prayers by the
president, a very enjoyable supper was
served by the hostess and mother, Mrs.
Witherow during a social half hour.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. Wilford King, on
November 16th, where the annual bale
will be packed for Missionary work.
Mrs. J. T. Strong is spending a
couple of weeks in. Toronto visiting
relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. 5, H. Strong spent a
couple of days recently in Toronto
with friends. ;
Mr: Andrew Edgar has returned
home from Alberta, where he has as-
sisted with the harvest,
Congratulations are extended to Mr.
Anson Ruttan Jr., and bie bride, (Miss
Montgomery of Glenannan) who were
married on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Newton and
daughter Nancy, spent Sunday with
friends 'at MacIntosh.
Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes and
Miss Perkins, are visiting friends in
Stratford for a few days,
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Marshall and son
Jimmie, of Stratford, spent Sunday
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Marshall,
Miss J. Pearl Stinson was a Wood-
stOck visitor over the week-end,
Mrs. W. R. Hastie returned to To-
ronto on Saturday, where she will
spend a few weeks,
Mrs. Andrew Edgar and daughter
Sandra, spent a few days last week
with her sister, Mrs. Lang Vogan and
Mr. Vogan at Molesworth,
EVening Auxiliary will meet on
Wednesday night at Mrs. C. Black's
home, with group 2 in charge.
Word was received of the death of
Hattie Miller, second youngest daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs, jack Miller of
Brantford, formerly of Gorrie. Fun-
eral services were held on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Miller and family have
the sympathy of the community.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ashton spent
the week-end with relatives in 'Bramp-
ton and Toronto.
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Earngey of
Fergus, and son Dean R.C,N,V.R.,
home on furlough from North •Synde
ney, spent the week-end with the
former's aunt, Miss Kate Earngey.
Mr. and Mrs, Clifford Willitts of
Welland, were week-end guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Harry King and called on
other relatives and friends.
The Gorrie Women's Institute are
holding their annual Family Night in
the township hall here on Friday
night, November 17, when an interest-
ing program is being arranged.
Mr. J. H. Neil visited his son at
Woodstock on Monday.
We welcome Mrs. Stewart, who has
come to spend the winter in Gorrie,
occupying the apartment over the post
office,
Mrs. Simpson visited her sons at
Molesworth a few clays last week,
BLYTH
Myth has Already subscribed its
quota of $46,000 in the 7th Victory
Loan,
Lieut. W. A. Elliott of the Cana-
than Navy and Mrs. Elliott, of Hall
fax, N, S., are visiting the former's
parents, Mr. anti Mrs, 3', H. R. Elliott.
Gordon Viaat Limited have purelt-
ased from John C. Heffron the 100-
acre farm (known as the Potter farm)
in East Wawanosh.
Mrs, Albert Beigham 'has moved in-
to the Hamilton dwelling on Dinsley
Street,
Flying Officer Archie Young, with
the R.A.F. Ferry Command, is spend-
ing a furlough with his mother, Mrs.
Edna Young, 5th of Morris. His
headquarters is at present at Nassau,
Bahamas. He has had a great experi-
ence having flown to many foreign
countries including India, Egypt,
North Africa. Mrs. Young has three
other boys in the services.
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Word has been received of the pro-
motion of Jack Bowers from Pilot
Officer to the rank of Flying Officer.
He is with the R.C,A.F, overseas.
Jack.is a native of Ripley and is well
known here as he attended High
School here. His wife, the former
Betty Terry of Atwood, resides in
Palmerston.
* * * *
William Hilbert, son of Mr. and.
Mrs. Wm. Hilbert of town, and Angus
Mowbray, son of Mr. and Mrs, Robert
Mowbray of Whtiechurch, have enlist-
ed in the active forces. They will
take their basic training at Chatham
after which they hope to enter the
paratroop service, •
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Mary Ann Mitchell Dobson
There ;passed away, on Friday, Octo-
ber 27th, iat'the home of her daughter,
• ,IkIrs. P. B. Rynard, 15' Coldwater St.
E., Orillia, Mary Ann Mitchell, wife
of Wm. 5, Dobson, in her 65th year.
The deceased 'was born near Gorrie,
;Ont., the eldest ;of the family of nine
of Rachel Cook and James Mitchell
of Oxford and Httroe CouritieS,
Bern of pioneer patents in a country
that was new she saw progress for
over eighty years in the changing Of
all forms of rural and urban life, from
the clearing of the bush, the ox-earl
and. flail, sewing of Vain by hand to
the most -highly Mechanized type of
farming and took a keen interest ill
watching each new advancement to
the present day hi all developments of
this fast moving wOrld. She knew the
Spinning wheel age and during that
time 'she was known to bd a true OX-
rititpla of the Good Samaritan of the
Coinnuttft sharing the ,loys attd sort
Wingham junction, He is alsO Stir-
vivkd by one brother and two sisters,
Harry of Philadelphia; Mrs. .Cather-
ine Oxfo,i'd, Detroit; Mrs. Chris. Bart-
Icy/ Owen Sound and one grandchild,
John McKenzie,
The funeral will be held from the
home of his son-in-law, Mr, Joseph
Schneider, Wingham Junction, at
2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon. The
service will be conducted by the Rev,
Kenneth MacLean and burial will take
place in Teeswater Cemetery, The
pallbearers will be Wni. Joseph Hen-
demon, Jack Metcalf; Thos, Inglis,
Wm, McKenzie, Ed. Schumaker, Rus-
sell Henderson,
Toll - Manning
In a charming double-ring ceremony
at Hyatt Avenue United Church, Lon-
don, Wedesday afternoon, October 25,
Lois Aileen, only daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. T. E. Manning, Mamelon street,
London, became the bride of Bruce
Edward Toll, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.
3. Toll, Emery street, London.
Rev. Howard King officiated and
Miss Aileen Guymer was at the organ
with Miss Lillian Peters as soloist,
Candelabra, palms and ferns, with
autumn flowers in glowing profusion,
adorned the church.
The bride's father gave her in mar-
riage. Her gown of white slipper
satin was in floor length with yoke of
guipure lace, and dropped waist line.
Sleeves were accented at the shoald-
ers and pointed over the hands, Her
long veil of white silk illusion, which
was worn over the face, formed a
slight train over the satin of her gown
and was arranged under a headdress
of guipure lace. Butterfly roses and
bouvardia composed her shower bou-
quet,
Miss. Melvin Bell, of Goderich, was
her cousin's matron of honor wearing a
long gown of white net over taffeta
with bouffant skirt and 'basque bodice.
Her headdress of feather flowers and
her shoulder' veil were in turquoise
tone and she carried a muff of tur-
qtioise net adorned wtih Briarcliff
roses in a shower. Mrs, Ross Baines,
sister of the. groom, was bridesmaid,
hi a similar gown of white net and
taffeta with accessories in orchid, 'and
Johanna Hill roses. LAC. Ross
Baines, R.C,A,F., Jarvis, was best man
And the ushers were William Barclay
And Jack Pope„
A reception followed at Hotel Lon-
don, Mrs, Manning wore powder blue
crepe with matching hat ;and black ac-
cessories, and corsage of Briarcliff
roses. Mrs. Toll was .in moss green, 'was the guest speaker, and in a very
with green hat, brown accessories and pleasing and .competent manner gave
corsage of Johanna Hill roses. The a very interesting address on Mission
groom's two grandmothers, Mrs, E. Work among the Jews in Toronto, in
a fringe-trimmed side drape and tor- Toll, of 'Detroit and Mrs. Mason of Villith she had spent a year. She told
sage of orchids, The groom's mother Parkhill were honored pests. IteW.' the j'tWS to this country have been