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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-12-28, Page 5The Manager and Staff of Wad/2ot .1104,a, WINGHAM 140041.44. WEDDINGS • Hamilton - Beecroft ' A quiet but pretty •wedding was solemnized at Zion United Church, —Beantford, on Saturday, December 16. when Beatrice Izena Beecroft, younger daughter of Mr. John Beecroft and the late Mrs, Beecroft of Belgrave, was united in marriage to Corporal Hector Alexander Hamilton, R.C.A.F., youngest son of the late Mr. A. M. Hamilton and Mrs. Hamilton of Gorrie. The ceremony was performed ill by Rev. W. B.. Craw, minister of the church. The bride, given in marriage by her father, looked lovely in a dress of white sheer and floor length veil of tulle, held in place by a coronet of pearls and embroidery. She carried a shower bouquet of red roses and white mums. The couple were unattended. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Shrubsole, 26 Ontario St., Brantford. Guests were present from Toronto, Belgrave, Blyth and Otterville. Be- fore leaving on a trip to points east, Mrs. Hamilton donned a dress of black crepe with sky blue trim and black accessories. She wore the gift of the groom, a squirrel neckpiece. They will reside in Brantford. To My Customers Having decided to retire from business, X wish to express my appreciation and gratitude to my customers who have so loyally and patiently sup- ported me during the nine years I have been in busi- ness. I will always cherish recollections of oar bus- iness relations during this period of time. Wishing Wishing You All a Happy New Year. tos MeavIEE 411,‘ ti 0.4 12` tirokorrir-0*-021r;$tr 'WE THANK YOU To all in this dis- trict we extend the wish that you have a New Year filled with happiness. We also wish to thank you for your patronage. M. BADER. Thursday, Dee, 28th, 1944 WINGHAM ADVANCg-TI1VMS With grateful acknowledgement of your courtesies and the evidences of your good- will that have made service a pleasure to us, we wish 'you a New Year of Peace, Happi- ness and Prosperity. RHYS POLLOCK ogoreAwArok,—.„4Attea-mattwer,4 If the New Year'brought us nothing more, we $hould be content that it' affords us the opportunity to wish you success and happiness. May 1945 re- ward you with its bounty. OBITUARY Mrs. William McMichael On Friday, December 22nd, Mrs, William McMichael died at her home in Bluevale after many months of fail- ing health. Mrs. McMichael was the former Jennie Willits, and was born in Howick towship 79 years ago, daught- er of the late Mr. and Mrs. Crocket Willits. She was married 55 , years ago to William McMichael, who died in February of this year. The late Mr. and Mrs. McMichael lived for some years in Howick and Morris townships LISTEN Thur., Dec. 28 to PREMIER GEORGE DREW 10.15 P.M. CKNX Dr. James Colton Johnson Mr. Henry Johnscm. Shuter Street, received word Christmas Day that his brother, Dr. James Colton Johnson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, had died that day, Dr, Johnson was in his 76th year and spent his early days in Morris town- ship. He was born at Holinesville, but when he was 9 months old the family moved to the 5th of Morris. After graduating from Clinton'High and Model Schools he taught school for a few years, He entered, Western University to study medicine and fol- lowing his graduation commenced practice at Adrian, Mic14, but for the past number of years has lived at Cedar Rapids, He is survived by one son, Dwight, of Philadelphia and a ,IMOMOIMIN•m•••••••••••••0••••WM•MOMMEI DIED EADIE—In Turnberry, on, Wednes- day, December 27th, Katharine C. Eadie, in her 83rd year. The re- mains are resting at Fryfogle's Fun- eral Parlours, Wingham, where the service will be held at 2 p.m., on Friday, December 29th. Interment in Wingham Cemetery. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Cpl, Milford Foxton spent the week- end at his home here. Miss Margaret Connell of Toronto, was home for the week-end. Miss Frances Currie of New York, is visiting with her parents. Rev. , John Lucas spent the Christ- mas week-end with his family. Miss Edith Field of Toronto, spent the week-end at her home here. • Capt. Harry Towne of Guelph, spent Christmas with his family. Jan and Patsy Hopper of Exeter, are visiting with Jacquelyn Currie. Pte, Bud Cruickshank of Camp Bor- den, was a visitor with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Buchanan and Gregory. spent Christmas in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Tyndall Ritchie spent Christmas with relatives in Howick. LAC. Gordon Leggett of Toronto, spent the week-end at his home here. Miss Mary Fralick of Toronto, spent Christmas with her mother and sister. Miss Mary Elizabeth McKibbon of Toronto, spent Christmas at her home. Cpl. Jack Sturdy of Ottawa, spent the Christmas leave at his home here. Major T. L. Torrance of Camp Bor- den, spent Christmas with his family. PO. Elwell Webster, R,C.N.V.R.. of Halifax, spent Christmas at his home here. Capt. J. R. Spittal of Petawawa, spent Christmas leave with his family here. 'Capt W. L. Kress of London, Mrs, Kress's mother and sister, spent Xmas here. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Showers of Mimito, were holiday guests with rela- tives, Miss Betty Lyman of Toronto, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Biggs. Dr. and Mrs. 13ruce Fox and Judy were Christmas visitors with their parents. Miss Muriel Dean of Ottawa, was a visitor with Mrs. W, T. Miller and DeWitt. Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Brawley were guests of Dr. and Mrs, J, A. Fox over the holiday. Mrs, Cora Whitfield of Detroit, is on an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. J. H. Wade, Mr. and Mrs. -Neil !McLean and fanilly of Toronto, were visitors with Mrs. T. J. McLean. LAC, Murray Rae, Pte, Robert Rae. Dr. and Mrs, R, St. John, were all home for the week-end, Pte. Ellen Bailey, C.W.A.C,, of Newmarket, spent the Christmas holi- days at her home here. Mr, and Mrs. iOeorge Williams were holiday' visitors with thch* daughter, Mrs. C, Bates, Toronto, Daticittnatt Eric Schatite of Halifaz, spent a few days with Ms parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Sehatitte, Mr, and Mrs, #rank Moore atid tunny of Toronto, were visitors with Afr, and Mrs. Geo. Carr. • Mr, and Mrs. R, E, McKinney and child of London, were guests of Mr. And Mrs. W. H. Gurney, P.O. Len and Mrs. Gauthier spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C, B. Armitage, Cpl. and Mrs. Fred Steward of Mon- treal, were Christmas visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Charles Swanson, Tpr. Ed, Rich of Camp Borden, and Mrs. Rich of Kitchener, spent the week-end at their home here. Mrr. .Charles Wellwood of London, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Bert Weltwood, Mrs, 011ie Thompson and son Rae, of Listowel, were Christmas visitors with Mrs. R, S, Hetherington, M rs, H, Buchanan and daughter Donna, were Christmas visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John McLeod, Guelph, Mr, Bill Beeeroft of Western Uni- versity, spent Christmas with his par- ents, Rev. W. A, and Mrs. Beecroft. Mrs. N, Bunt, Richmond Street. London, spent the Christmas holidays at the home of Mr. and Mrs, J. Bailey, Jr. Miss Joyce Walker of Alma College. St, Thomas, is spending the vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Walker. Miss Agnes MacLean and Mr. Gor- don MacLean of Toronto, also the Bayliffe family of London, were home for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs, J. Traill of Toronto, spent Christmas week-end with their daughters, Mrs. J. P, McItibbon and Mrs. A. B, Adams, Miss Lois Bateson of London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs: S, Bateson, FO, Jack Bate- son is home on furlough. Mrs. Desmond Hamilton of Toronto and Miss Grace Parker of Hamilton, spent the week-end with their parents, Dr, and Mrs. F. A, Parker, Visitors at the Wild home, Diagonal Road were, Mrs. Droumbolis, Mary and Kathleen, L/Cp1, Biggar, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gaskell, all of London, Misses Minnie and Florence Bather are spending the holidays at the home of their sister,. Mrs. Campbell and the Rev, G. I. Campbell at Ottawa, Miss Betty Lloyd of Toronto, spent the holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Lloyd. Jack who is attend- ing Pickering College, is home for the holidays. Sgt. Melvin Phippen and Miss Mil- dred Phippen of London, and Miss Dorothy Phippen of Kitchener, spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cenclair Phippen. .Mr. ,George Fitzpatrick of London Miss Mildred Fitzpatrick of St. Angus tine, and Mrs. John McLeod and baby daughter of Detroit, were Christmas visitors with their •mother. Pte. D, J. Tuck, C.W.A.C. of Ot- tawa, spent Christmas week-end with her aunt, Mrs. j, H. Wade. Sunday visitors with Mrs. Wade were, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tuck and Nancy of Brant- ford. Miss Margaret Coulter, Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Clarkson Martin and Lorna, Miss Mae Coulter, Goderich, also Jim Coulter, spent Xmas with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Coulter, Morris. Mr. Earl Groves, Mr. and Mrs. C. Westlake of St. Catharines, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hall of Fordwich, Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Henderson and Pte. Wm. Groves of London, were all home for the week-end. quests with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crawford and Dr. and Mrs. j. j. Brown were, Dr. Tracey Brown of St. Thomas, Mrs. Hugh Anderson of Caledonia and her son Robert and daughter Marion. Misses Marjorie French, June Cock- shutt, of Cuba and Sheila Smith of Costa Rica, all students at Alma Col- lege, St. Thomas, are spending the Christmas vacation with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H, French. Miss Nellie Hutchison of Toronto, and Cpl. J. Muir McLaughlin of King- ston, spent Christmas week-end at the home of Mr, and Mrs. N. T. McLaugh- lin. Mrs. A, C. Hutchison of Ford- wich, is spending the winter at the same home. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Finlay for Xmas day were: Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wardlaw of Guelph; Pte. and Mrs. Jack Farrow, and Mrs, Eva Finlay of London; Miss Doris Finlay of Toronto, who is spending the holiday season here. Guests with Mr. and Mrs, W. IL Hamilton were their daughter, Miss Ruth, of time Mothercraft Hospital, To. ronto, Miss M. Jean Dawson, Reg. N., of "arnica, who is taking post-gradu- ate work at the Mathercraft, Mr. E. R. Washburn of Toronto, and Mrs, Washburn of Harriston. BELMORE !noon of Friday. A splendid program was, put on with the public school scholars assisting in drills, motion songs, recitations. Hats off to Shirley McLean who did her part exception- , ally well, Santa Claus came on the scene and treated each child. Wednesday night was set apart for the school concert. A cold stormy night, some didn't venture, out, Tuesday evening Lane's School held their concert, also Inglis School on the 15th. All these affairs take up much time and patience and should receive much credit. Those on the sick list; Mrs. Henry Johann not so well again. Mrs. Reu- ben Stokes got a 'bad shaking up by falling down cellar, but no bones were broken. Holiday guests: Mr. and Mrs. N. Baiers of Collingwood, calling on old friends, At Wm, Abram's Mrs. Abram's mother and brother Wes. of Proton, Margaret and Maxine of Lon- don, Pte, Mary of Kitchener, John and family of Gorrie,Mr. and Mrs. Erring- ton (Alma) and family;the Darling family, one and all, at Roy Ruther- fords; Mr. and Mrs, Cecil McNab and boys at McNeil's; Bill Abraham of Guelph, Betty of Wingham, Muriel of Stratford, Lyle Fitch, ail with their parents; Hunkin family at Exeter; Minnie Jef fray with Mrs. John Harper and her mother. The death of Mrs, Oliver Stokes on Sabbath morning, plunged the com- munity into sorrow, although ltd poor health for some time. The Red Cross quilting will be held Thursday afternoon at. Mrs. Newan's Sr. NOMINATION RESULTS FOR THIS DISTRICT Tuckersmith Reeve—Arthur Nicholson (acct.). Council — Charles McKay, Harold Jackson, Angus Robertson, J. W. Crich (accts.). Township School Board — Hugh Chesney, Andrew Mills, J. C. Car- nochan, Arthur Nicholson, Edwin Chesney (accts.). Usborne Reeve—Hugh Barry. Council — Wilfred Duncan, William Ellerington, Clark Fisher, Oscar Tuckey. McKillop Reeve—Russell Dorance; Peter Ma- loney (both qualified). Council (four to be elected)— Sam- uel Deuermans, George Campbell, Al- bert Harrison, Frank Kirkey. D. S. Mcllwaif, Earl Mills, Mathew. Murray (all qualified). Hay Reeve — Roland Geiger, William Haugh. Council — Ervin Willert, Samuel Hendrick (new nominations will have to be held to fill two council vacan- cies). Donnelly. Council (four to be elected)—Ed- ward Alexander, S. J. Scharbach, Morley Fitzsimmons, Robert Fuller- ton, Horace Clark, Herbert Zettel, James Doyle. Huron Reeve—Walter M. Brown (accl.): Council—Russell Osborne, 'Wesley Thompson, William Steele, Howard McGuire (accis.). •*, Kincardine Reeve — William Shewielt, Cliff Hewitt. Council (four to be 'elected) — Gor- don Clark, Lloyd Hildred, A. A. Greer, Rod MacLeod, Joseph Avery, Stewart Hunter. St. Edmunds Reeve—Weir Grieve (accl,), Council — Lloyd Ritchie, George Peacock, Scott Watson, A. J. Watson WESTFIELD Cpl. Margaret Wright of Montreal, spent a day last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell. Mr. Raymond Redmond was a Christmas visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pat O'-Malley of Toronto. I Miss Shirley Radford spent a few 1 days with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Shobbrook of Londesboro. Miss Mildred Thornton of Kitchen- er, is spending this week at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Govier received a lovely bouquet of flowers for Xmas, which were wired from their son, Robt. who is somewhere in Holland. ' Mr. and Mrs. John Gear of Kitch- ener, spent over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McDowwel and Mrs. Thos. Gear. Mr. 'Warren Bamford of Preston, is spending the Christmas vacation with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Thos, Bam- ford. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walden are spending this week at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Reg. Jenning and Mr. Jenning of Detroit. Miss Jean Campbell of Goderich, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W A. Campbell. Mrs. R. Stonehouse of Goderich, is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Bert Taylor and her brother, Mr. W. F. Campbell. A very Happy New Year to all. Mr, and Mrs. Fred J. Cook and family were guests on Christmas day omprom Seasons Greetings at the home of Mr, and Mrs, George Cook of Belgrave, Mr, and Mrs, Earl Wightman and family, spent Christmas day with Mr, and Mrs. Henry Mathers of Lucknow, Pte, Harold Bosnian of London, spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Bosnian, Among the guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs Charles Smith on Xmas day were: Mr. Bert Hubbard and Sharon, Miss Minnie Smith of Gorrie; Mr .and Mrs, Hugh Smith and family of ,Molesworth, Mr, and Mrs. Harold Cardiff and family, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and family, Mrs, Joan Hender, son, Miss Margaret Smith, Mr. James Ireland of Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. R. B, Nunn of Guelph, spent Christmas with the latter's mother, Mrs.. Clarke. at the home of Mr. H. Lindsay, Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Taylor and family, spent Christmas with the form, er's mother, Mrs. P, Taylor of Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. George Wightman and Alberta, were guests on Monday at the home of Mrs. Wightman's mother, Mrs. Cameron of Kincardine. Mr. Sam Sweeney of Gowanston, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, Several Christmas carols were sung at the Christmas service on Sunday, Rev. Snell gave a special Christmas message. The flowers which were placed in the church for the service, had been cabled to Mr and Mrs. Leonard Cook from England. A splendid Christmas concert was held in the Westfield school house on Wednesday evening. Although the roads and weather conditions were not all one would wishe,still everyone felt repaid for the effort of making the journey to the little red school house on the hill, The words of welcome were given by Norman Wightman, followed by a Christmas tableau in which several Christmas carols were sung. The scene showing the Shep- herds, 'Wise Men, Mary and Joseph and the Manger. Recitations were given by the Junior Scholars, Dia- logues, Irish Philosipher Uncle Hir- am's Cold, were well given, also star drill and flag. Sailors hornpipe and two dances by the Junior pupils, A short play "A Waiting Room" was giv- en by the young people of the com- munity, The National Anthem brought the programme to a close, Santa then made his appearance. Mrs. Oliver Stokes Following an illness of a week, Ida Alberta Crawford, beloved wife of Mr. Oliver Stokes, Lot 7, Con, 11, Turn- berry, passed on in Wingham General Hospital, Sunday morning, December 24th, in her 60th year, She was born in Mornington Township, Perth Coun- ty and when she was 12 years of age the family moved to Howick where she lived until her marriage 36 years ago, since that residing at the above address. She' was a faithful member of Eadies Presbyterian church and was active in Red Cross and other war work, Their only child died in in- fancy. No brothers or sisters survive as she is the last of the family. The funeral was held froth the fam- ily residence on Wednesday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. John C. Hutton, minister of Pine River United Church, a former resident and friend of the deceased. burial took place in Wroxeter Cemetery. The pallbearers were six nephews, John Stokes, Clarence Stokes, Thomas Stokes, James Stokes, Selah Brecken- ridge, Harry Mulvey. and moved to Bluevale in 1912. Mrs. McMichael is survived by six children, Willia:m of Detroit; Robert of St. Jacobs; John of Listowel; Edgar of Toronto; Mrs, Hugh Sinnamon (Ada) of Wingham, and Mrs. Gordon Hall (Sadie) of Bluevale. The oldest son, Archie, died in 1912, Three sis- ters and four brothers also survive, Miss Alice Willits, Detroit; Mrs. Win. Linn, Molesworth; Mrs. John Albert, New Liskeard; David, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Abraham, Enoch and John of Detroit. A private service was held from her late residence on Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. W. Johnson of the United Church. Interment was made in Bluevale cemetery, grandson who is in the U.S, Army. He is also survived by ,his brother Henry, of Wingham, and a sister, Mrs. Richard Wightman of Detroit. Burial will be in Adrian Cemetery on Thurs- day this week. Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs, Richard Oilkieson on the 50th anni- versary of their wedding, We remetn- her Mr. Gilkinsort telling how he earn- ed his first quarter in driving cattle for Win, n, ydaray when he -vas drover. But Dick's prosperity had nothing to do with the quarter as he Said the older boys took it away fro Mtn. The 'United Chureli Sabbath Scheel held theft eittertaintnent itC,Ithe after*. Clinton Mayor—F, J. Agnew (accl.), Reeve—Victor D .Falconer, William H. Lobb, Melvin Crich. Board of Education—Mrs. N. W. Trewartha, Gordon R. Ross, T. G, Scribbins, A, Cudmore (accls.). Council (six to be elected)—j. R. Butler, James Chowen, Albert Shad- dick, Ernest Brown, G. W. Knox, C. H. Epps, J. McMurray, N. W. Tre- wartha, Charles Corey. Seaforth Mayor—John Cluff (accl.), Council (six to be elected) — J. F. Keating, R. Parke, M. Reid, Frank Sills, Norman Hubert, Isaac Hudson, H. E. Smith. Hydra Commissioner son (accl.), Exeter Reeve—B. W. Tuckey (accl.). Council—J. W. Herr, E. M. Dignan, H. tierlieg, A. J. Schweitzer (accls.). School Trustees—E. R. Hopper, R. E. Russell, J. Willis (accls.). P. U. C, — H. Rivers (accl.). Luclmow Reeve—J. W. Joynt .(accl.). Council—Austin Solomon, Thomas Boyes, Harry Nixon, Temple Clark (accls.). Board of Education — Dr. W. V. Johnson, A. McKim, Gordon Taylor, Philip Stewart (accls,). Mildtnay Reeve—J. P, Phelan (accl,). Council—Leo Koenig, P. J. Hesch, Wesley Johnston, Charles Lobsinger (neck.). Ripley Reeve—Gordon Scott (accl.), Council—Neil MacLennan, Maurice Hewitt, James D. Bryce, Elmer Mor- gan (accts.). Clifford Reeve—C. V. Koehler, Clarence Bic- man. Council —Arnold Darroeli, William Penman, James Doble, Allan Robb (accls.). Listowel Mayor—J. L. Campbell (acel,), Reeve—C, ,j, Benson (acct.), Council John McMichael, j, G. Burt, Howard McKenzie, W. D. Burns, J, Russell Oliver, Clinton H. Smith — G. Fergu- dreenodh Reeve Alex. McTavish, Harold Happy New Year New 'Year's is the time of our lives, because it gives us the opportunity to ,greet our friends and say "Thanks for your patronage" and Best wishes 'for 1945. ALVA J. WALKER