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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-12-28, Page 8LY~ErHEATR E Thursday, Friday, Saturday, December 28, 20, 30 --_- SPECIAL THE HEARTBEAT OF AMERICA! ...in every pounding hoof . in every throbbing kiss! ...in every thundering thrill! ` ANOTHER WINNER FROM CENTURY-FOX I Also: Short Subjects. Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 P.M. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, January 1, 2 and 3 EDDIE BRACKEN ELLA RAINES — In "Hail The Conquering. Hero" This is a very amusing comedy. Also: Short Subjects. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, January 4, 5 and 6 "Henry Aldrich Haunts A House" Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, January 8, 9 and 10 "The Eve Of St. Mark" We enjoyed serving you in 1944. We look forward to 1945 with the hope that it will bring Victory to the Al- lied Nations and good health and prosperity to all our friends. As in the past it will be our duty and pleasure to serve you to the best of our ability. "MOZOIMAROVOVVVVVVVIIMOVVVVV Success and. Happiness to you in 1945 txiay this year be the best in history for you and for our country . . this is our New Year's wish. Hanna & Co., Limited Meds Wear Ladies' Wear Thursday, Dec. 28th, 1044 We hope the year 1945 brings you the fullest share of bright prospects and substantial prosperity and happiness. GORRIE Mrs. 'Gamble and sister, Miss C. Jardine, returned home on Tuesday last after a six-months visit to the coast and Places enroute. The, Gorrie Orchestra are playing for the Institute dance being held in the Township Hall here on Friday night. As well there will be a gener, our door prize. The Institute are do- ing good war work and, are worthy of your patronage. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King are spending the week with their daugh- ter, Mrs. Perce Calmer and Mr. Col- ter, in Toronto. W.A.A.C. Ivy Moffatt, of London, spent her Christmas leave with her mother, Mrs. Moffatt. Mrs. Irwin and daughter, Miss Edda of Toronto, spent the holidays with her sons, Messrs Manford and Archie Irwin. Splendid School Christmas Concert On Thursday evening, the township hall, decorated with streamers of red and green as well as two Christmas trees, was well filled with an enthusi- astic audience for the annual school. Christmas entertainment. The teach- ers, Misses Jean Sparling and June Brown are to be congratulated on the splendid programme presented by the children. Mr. J, E. Farrish was chairman for the evening, and the programme con- sisted of dialogues — (1) Making a cake; (2) Ministers Mistake; (3) With the help of the family; (4) War Effort; (5) Christmas burglar. Recitations by Johnstone Parrish, Jim Okley, Betty Newton; Piano duett, by Florence Anger and Marlene Barton; piano solo by George Gregg; songs, "Three Little Maids at Tea", "Aunt Melissa's. Beau" and "Christmas Cavalcade"; drills, "Upside Down Drill", "Tramp Drill", "Flag Drill"; pantomine, Silent Night; the Rhythm band and Sandman along with choruses by both rooms, before the chariman called Hector Hamilton and his bride to the stage and Miss Eleanore .Carson presented them with a purse of money while Miss Dorothy Edwards read the address which fol- lows: "Hec." as he is known in Gorrie, has been serving his country with RC.A.F. for over three years, a year of which he was stationed in Newfoundland, and at present is stationed in Brantford, where they will reside. "Hec." thank- ed his many friends for their gift. Santa Claus made short work of the well laden trees, while the committee in charge of the presentation prepared lunch which was the concluding num- ber on a full evenings entertainment. Gorrie, Dec. 21/44 Dear Beatrice and Hec,: We, your many friends, are glad to have this opportunity a'extending our heartiest congratulations to you on your recent marriage. We have missed you these past months ,Hec. but we want you to know that our interest and prayers will fol- low you wherever you may go, We feel that the Home, the Church and the Community Spirit are the three GREETINGS essentials of a well ordered, life, We know that ,you will put into each 'of them your best at all times, To make these wishes to you both more real we ask you to accept this money, We want you to get some- thing for your home which will be a constant reminder of your Gorrie friends. "Gorrie Friends" Mr. and Mrs, Norman Klernp and son Stanley, Harriston, spent Christ- mas with Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Edwards, Pte, Walter Hemingway stationed at Camp Ipperwash, spent the week-end at the same home. Mr, Thos. Kiltie, spent the week-end at his home at Pahnerston, Mrs. R. A. Ashton left on Thursday to spend. Christmas with her son, Mr. Striton Ashton and Mrs. Ashton in Hamilton, Mr, Joel Magrath is visiting his brother, Mr. J. E, Parrish in Toronto. The United Church Sunday School "At Home" will be held on Thursday night in the school rooms, when Mr. Neill will have a reel or two to show, the children and all who are interest- ed in the work of the Sunday School. Lunch will be served and an enjoyable evening is assured. Miss Jean 'Gowdy, Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Nelson ,GowdY, Miss 'Mary Corbett, Toronto, and Mrs.' Hughes, Hamilton, were week- end •guests of the former's father. Mr. W. Corbett and Mrs, Corbett. Miss Bessie Wylie, Toronto, spent her Christmas vacation with her • mother, Mrs, J. Wylie. Mr. Earle King, who has been em- ployed at Hamilton for the past few months, has returned home. Mr. Donald Copeland, Toronto, spent his Christmas vacation with his parents, Rev, and Mrs. R. C.' Cope- land. Miss Ruth Heinmiller, Chesley, spent Christmas day with her mother, Mrs. Viola Heinmiller. • Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Stephens and son Jimmie, spent the week-end with his brother, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Stephens. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ashton and children, Leaside, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, Anson Ruttan, and Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Ashton. Mr. and Mrs. D. Dane spent the holiday with her mother and brother, Mrs. I. Wade, Mr. and Mrs. NorMan Wade. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shera and Shir- ley, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Fitch at Belmore. Mrs. Dilworth, Ethel, is spending a short time with her daughter, Mrs. Harold Hyndman,,who is confined to her bed with the flu. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Newton and family, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Abell in Listowel. Mr. and. Mrs, Victor Shera spent ChristMas with her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Ellis at Drayton. Miss Isabel King, Toronto, spent the holiday with her parents, Mr. bald Mrs. Frank King. Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Hueston and daughter Ruth Ann, spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arm- strong, at Wingham. Mrs. May, Toronto, spent the week- end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Laurence. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Black and son Bob, were Christmas Day visitors with his sister, Mrs. Roy Gedke and Mr. Gedke, at Fordwich. HOW1CK COUNCIL Gorrie, Dec, 15th, 1944. The council met according to ad- journment, the members were•all pre- sent, the Reeve D, L. Weir in the chair. The minutes of previous meeting were read and on motion of Farrish and Inglis, were adopted. Moved by Parrish and McCallum ,that the tender of Gordon Gibson and Ted Smith to operate the Wroxeter Rink during the winter of 1944-45, they paying therefor the sum of $15.00 plus the cost of lighting, be accepted, — Carried. Moved by Farrish and McCallum that the Township treasurer be hereby authorized to release the cheque of Roy Vogan, being deposit as guaran- tee re 1944 gravel contract.—Carried. Moved by Winter and McCallum that the road into Lakelet, streets lead- ing to doctor's offices, Railway stat- ions and ceineterys within the tntinici Palk), be plowed when necessary and if reasonably possible.—Carried, Moved by Parrish and Winter that the Road accounts, as approved, be paid,—Carried. Moved. by McCallum and Winter that the following accounts be paid.-- Carrie. George McDonald, refund of Dog tax 0.00; Sohn McCuteheon, refund of School tax $16.0; George Griffith, re- fund of School tax 10,23; Prank farts, refund of School tax $11.86; R. Rog,. ers, salary, as Treasurer 1944, MOM; 1Saac gamble, postage and stationery allowance 60,00; Mrs. M. C, XnIght, balance salary and postage 85,061 owney, al, salary and cutting McKibbons 01go'wirAttaell-Kil-K4M cedar (Gorrie Hall) 15,75; Isaac Gam- ble salary as Sec. B. of H. 15.00; D. L. Weir, member of 'B, of H. 6.00; Joel McGrath, refund of taxes. 'loss by fire 10,00; Norman Clegg, member of B, of H. 6.00; .Swart Whitfield, wood for Red Cross, Gorrie 22.25; L. N. Whit- ley, salary as M.O.H. 1944, 150.00; Wingham Hospital, grdnt 1000.00; Do- nald Townsend, salary as caretaker, Wroxeter Hall 15.00; W. C. King, pt. salary as collector, 1944, 225.00; M. D, Irvin, funeral expenses re Dan Kaake 75,00; J, H. •Rogers, servicing lights, Fordwich 98.00;, M. D. Irvin, wreaths for Armistice Day and Cowan Memori- al 10.00; Glad Edgar, gathering salvage S. S. Nos. ,1 4, 10, 18, 2.00; James Douglas, salary as Live Stock valuator, 36.00; Adam Knox, refund of School tax 14.19; Arnold Ball, refund 'of school tax 10.56; Corp. of Wingham, Fire Truck at Norman Hardings, 4 hrs,, 100.00. Moved by Winter and Farrish that this council do now adjourn Sine Die. —Carried. Isaac Gamble, Clerk. WHITECHURCH Miss Mary. Caution, London, spent the week-end• with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McInnis. Wren Frances Robinson, of Ottawa, visited last Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs, J. D. Beecroft, and Miss Florence Beecroft of Toronto, spent the week- end there. .Miss June Irwin, Toronto, Miss Gwendoline Irwin, London, and Miss The Wingham BAPTIST CHURCH wishes for all Wingham and District Citizens A HAPPY NEW YEAR • 1-04-4V7-1 David Crompton Watchmaker & Jeweller .•' ' ' e•4 Audrey Irwin, Wirigham, spent the week-end. with their parents, Mr. and Mrs,, Herson Irwin, .Miss Ma=r,jorie Portion of Fergus, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. ROA, Pt;rdon, Pte. and Mrs. Orton Grain of Wood:, stock, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Lance Grain, Mr. Walter Lott spent a few days last week in Wingham Plospital under the Doctor's care. The school children commenced their Christmas holidays on Friday, Miss Bertha Mackay, Toronto, spent the week-end with her father, Mr. Hector Mackay. The people of S. S. No. 10 Kinloss, met in the hall here last Wednesday evening for a surprise for the teacher, Miss Marie MacCrostie, After a short program, she was presented with a miscellaneous shower of wedding gifts. Lunch was served and the social time enjoyed by all. Miss Mildred McClenaghan, nurse- in-training of Guelph hospital, .spent the week-end with her parents,' Mr, and Mrs. George [McClenaghan and Beth Gaunt of Dutton also spent Monday there, Mr, and Mrs, S. H. Cross and fam- ily of Walkerton, and Mr. and Mrs. Ira McLean and family of St. Thom- as, spent Monday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J, F. McLean. Miss Winnifred Farrier and Mrs. Jack Gillespie of , Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Farrier and Marion of Preston, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Farrier 'of Kincardine, spent Christ- mas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier. Mr. Robt. Laidlaw of Galt, spent the week-end with his wife and family here. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Clarke of Luck- now, spent Monday with her father, Mr. Robt. Carrick and Miss Susie. Mrs. Ernest Beecroft spent the week-end with her parents, Corp. and Mrs. Hugh Sinnamon, and attended the funeral of her grandmother, the late Mrs. McMichael of Bluevale on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Johnston spent Monday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Plaetzer of Auburn. Corp. Tom Morrison of Lon'don, spent the week-end with his wife and Marilyn. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Cornelius, spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gulley of Wingham. Mr. Harry McClenaghan and Miss Edith and Billie of Belgrave, Sgt. Harold Sparling, Toronto, and Mrs.' Sparling and children of Wingham, spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Mil- ian Moore. Miss Helen McGee, Toronto, and other relatives spent the Week2end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leask Mc- Gee, and. Mr. Roy McGee, Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs: Henry McGee. LAC. Clifford and Mrs. Pardon and Marlene, of Centralia, spent the week- end with their parents in this com- munity. Miss Helen Thompson. R.N., of London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben. McClen- aghan. Corp. and Mrs. Hector Hamilton of Brantford, spent the week-end with her father, Mr. John Beecroft and other E. Wawanosh and Gorrie rela- tives, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Robinson and Freddie and baby Ann, and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Brennan and baby Ann, and Miss Cecelia St. Marie, all of Toronto, and Miss Lucille St. Marie of Calling- wood, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. SC Marie. Mr. Jas. E. Robinson of Wingham, spent the week-end at the home of his nephew, J. D. Beecroft of Kinloss. Miss Mildred Moore, London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Moore. Miss Agnes Wilson, R,N., of Chris- tie St. Hospital staf, Toronto, and Miss Merle Wilson of Wingham Hospital staff, spent Xmas with their mother, Mrs. Jas. Wilson, Born •--• In Goderich Hospital, on Thursday, December 14, to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Naylor of E. Wawanosh, a daughter, Both returned home on Friday last. Mr. and Mrs. Mason Robinson and son Cameron, spent Monday with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Albert Camer- on of Ashfield, a Mr. George Ross of Owen Sound, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Ross, Mrs, Graydon Cox and daughter of Toronto. are spending this week with her parents, Mr. and, Mrs. Mac Ross after spending the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. thrvid COX of Palmerston, LAC. ,Malcolm Ross of Centralia and Mrs. S. M. Folen of Toronto, Spent the weekend with Mr, and Mrs. toss also. Mr. Adam Robertson and Mr. and Mrs. Alec Robertson, spent Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. /as. Forster. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Robinson and son, and Mr. and Mrs. George Robin son, of Port netwell, and their fatOce, Ur, Thos. Robinson, who has been there for the past few months', Miss Ituth Robinson 'of Windsor, and Mr. and Mrs. CaHn Robinson of Morris, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Ma- son Robinson. Born -- In' Wingham Hospital, on Thursday, December 21, to Mr. and Mrs. Will Purdon of East Wawanosh, (nee Mildred McQuillan) a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Parker Campbell and children of Wingham, and Mrs. Lloyd Mason of Turnberry, and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Mason- of Wingham, spent Monday with. Mr. and Mrs, John Ma- son. Mr. and Mrs. Bob •Hall, Wingham. spent Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Craig. A splendid gathering was held in the Presbyterian Church here on Friday evening, when the' congregations of the Presbyterian and the United Church gathered for a Christmas social even- ing, After a short program of music- al numbers and recitations and• carol singing and contests, all enjoyed the social hour when lunch was 'served. Mr. and Mrs. John' Gaunt and family spent Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George' Coultes of Belgrave. Mr. Pat Coulter of Chatham, spent the week-end with. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coulter. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tichborne of Goderich, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Durgin and sons ,of St. Helens, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Kennedy, •Wingham, and Mr. and Mrs. Ge0. Kennedy and sons, all spent Monday with their mother, Mrs. David Kennedy. The ladies of the Institute are hold- ing a dance in the hall this Wednes- day evening, when a short program will be presented. Mi. and Mrs. Jack Kerr and daugh- ter of Bluevale, attended the Laidlaw gathering at the home of Mr. Jos: 0-16000-20-201M1/401,--r Laidlaw on Monday. Rev. J. A. Ward was unable to get over from St, Helens on Sunday, so there was no, service in the United. Church here. Mr. Bob Leaver of Toronto, is spending his holidays with Mr. Charlie- Leaver. RATION COUPON INFORMATION Dunlop's Shoe Store How lucky we are to start a New Year and to have the opportunity to wish you, suc- cess in your endeavors and the happiness that comes with achievement, As the New Year of- ficially comes into being and the Old Year makes its exit, we extend to all the hope that the New Year will be one of greater contentment and happiness. May All Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year Queens Hotel Dining Room New Year's Dinner-5 to 8 p.m. Sunday Dinnei-5 to 8 p.m. — Phone 176 for reservations — [r WE CATER TO— Weddings — Parties -- 'Clubs Phone Orders for Sandwiches, etc. to take out. EAT AND ENJOY Butter coupons 90, 91 now due. Butter coupons .86, 87, 88, 89 expire December 31st. Butter• ration is being reduced from seven ounces to abnite-",,, six ounces a week on January 1st. The reduction will be achieved by making butter coupons valid one at a time instead of in pairs and by having three become good each month instead of four. Sugar coupons 14 to 49 now due. Canning coupons Fl to F1,0 which have been valid all summer, expire December 31st. Preserve coupons Dl to 36 now valid. NOTE: All coupons in ration books 3 and 4 expire December 31. One preserves coupon is good for 12 fluid ounces jam, jelly, marmalade, maple butter, honey butter, or foun- tain fruits; or 2 pounds maple sugar; or 20 fluid ounces canned fruit; or 24 fluid. ounces (2 lb. net) extracted honey; or 2 pounds (net) of cm comb, honey; or 15 fluid ounces corn syrup,",, cane syrup or blended table syrup; 24 '" fluid. ounces of maple syrup or 40 ounces of molasses; 12 fluid ounces of cranberries.