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WEDDINGS
Hamilton - Beecroft
A quiet but pretty wedding was
solemnized at Zion United Church,
Brantford, 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
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.
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
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and moved to l3luevale in 1912.
Mrs. McMichael is survived by six
children, William of Detroit; Robert
of St. Jacobs; John of Listowel; Edgar
of., Toronto; Mrs. Hugh , Sinnamon
(Ada) of Winghani, 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. Wm.
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.
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, Decentber
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 from the fam-
ily residence on Wednesday afternoon.
The serviec 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.
Dr. James Colton Johnson
Mr. Henry Johnson. 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 Holmesville,
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, Mich., but for the
past number of years has lived at
Cedar Rapids. He is survived by one
son, Dwight, of Philadelphia and a
The Manager and Staff of
Walleelt Ski*, .B . WINGHAM
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.
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ALVA J. WALKER itwiga„,„
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WE THANK YOU
To all in this disf.
triet we extend the
ish that you bawl,
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Thursday; Dec, 28th, 1944
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PREMIER GEORGE
DREW
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To My Customers I
Having decided to retire from business, I wish
to •express my appreciation and gratitude to my
citstomers 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 our bus-
iness relations during this period of time. '
Wishing You All a Happy
New Year,
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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 Leggatt 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 Christinas 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
Mimico, were holiday guests with rela-
tives.
Miss Betty Lyman of Toronto, is
visiting with Mr. and Mrs, Percy
Biggs.
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Fox 'and Judy
were Christmas visitors with their
parents.
Miss Muriel Dean of Ottawa, was
a visitor with Mrs, W. T. Millet 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, Nell McLean and
faMily of Toronto, were visitors with
Mrs, T. J. McLean,
LAC. Murray. Rae, Pm Robert Rae,
Dr. and Mrs. 12., 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 liOnte here.
Mr. and Mrs, George Williams were
holiday visitors with their . danghter,
Mrs. C. tateS, Toronto,
Bandsman Erie Sot:ante of Hatifam,
spent at few days with his parents,' Mr,
anti Mrs. G. A. Schatate.
Mr, and Mrs Prank Moore and
family of Toronto, were visitors with
Mr. and Mrs, Geo, Carr,
Mr, arul Mrs. R. E. McKinney and
child of London, were guests of Mr,..
and Mrs, W, H.•GurneY.
PO, 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 Cliristraas 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.
Mr. Charles. Wellwood of London,
spent the week-end with hiS Parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wellwood,
Mrs, 011ie Thompson and son Rae,
of Listowel, were Christmas visitors
with Mrs, R. S. Hetherington,
Mrs. H. Buchanan and daughter
Donna, were Christmas visitors with
Mr. and Mrs, John McLeod, Guelph,
Mr. Bill Beecroft of Western Uni-
versity, spent Christmas with his par-
ents, Rev. W. A. and Mrs. Beecroft,
Mrs. N. Hunt, 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, Traill of Toronto,
spent Christmas week-end with their
daughters, Mrs. J. P. McKibbon 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 Hapilton 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/Cpl. 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. ki. 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. Augus-
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.
Guests 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, 3. 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, ris 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. H.
Hamilton were their daughter, Miss
Ruth, of the Mothercraft Hospital, To-
ronto, Miss M. Jean Dawset, Reg. N.,
of Jamica, who is taking post-gradu-
ate work at the Mothereraft, Mr. E.
R. Washburn of Toronto, and Mrs.
Washburn of Harriston,
BELMORE
Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs.
Richard Gilkinson on the 50th anni-
versary of their wedding, We remem-
ber Mr. Gilkinson telling how he earn-
ed his first ottarter in driving cattle
for Wm. B. Jeffray when ite wqs
drover. tut Dick's prosperity had
nothing to do with the quarter as he
said the older boys thole it away front
The 'United Church Sabbath SelMol
held thole etittrtabinient4ii the atter«
Tuckersmith
Reeve—Arthur Nicholson -(accl.).
Council — Charles McKay, Harold
Jackson, Angus Robertson, J. W.
Crich (accls.).
Township School Board — Hugh
Chesney, Andrew Mills, J. C. Car-
nochan, Arthur Nicholson, Edwin
Chesney (accls.).
• 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 KiTkey, 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),
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)-4, R.
Butler, James Chowen, Albert Shad-
dick, Ernest Brown, G. W. Knox, C.
H. Epps, A. 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.
Hydro Commissioner — G, Fergu-
son (acct.).
Exeter
Reeve—B. W. Tuckcy (accl.).
Council—J. W. Hern, E. M. Dignan,
H. Bierling, A. 3'. Schweitzer (accis,),
School Trustees—E. R. Hopper, R.
E. Russell, J. Willis (accts.).
P, U. C. — H. Rivers (accl.).
LucknoW
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.).
Mildmay
Reeve—J, P. Phelan (accl.).
Council—Leo Koenig, P. J. Hesch,
Wesley Johnston, Charles Lobsinger
(accts.).
Ripley
Reeve—Gordon Scott (acct.),
Council—Neil MacLennan, Maurice
Hewitt, James D. Bryce, Elmer Mor-
gan (accts.).
Clifford
Reeve—C. V. Koehler, Clarence tie-
man.
Council DarroCh. William
Penman, James Debit, Allan Robb
(acels,).
Listowel
11fayer—./, L, Campbell (acct.).
Reeve—C. J. tenson (acct.),
Council John McMichael,
Burt, Howard McIterwie, W. D. turns,
Russell Oliver, Clinton N. Smith
ttreenoc
Reeve Alex McTavish, Harold
letvrAv.2.
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.
DIED
EADIE—fn 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
tmoon 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.
Ethers 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, all with their
parents; Hunkin family at Exeter;
Minnie Jeffray with Mrs. John Harper
and her mother.
The death of Mrs. Oliver Stokes on
Sabbath morning, plunged the com-
munity into sorrow, although in poor
health for some time,
The Red Cross quilting.will be held
Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Newan's
Sr.
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 (accls.).
Kincardine
Reeve — William Shewfelt, Cliff
Hewitt.
Council (four to be elected) — Gor-
don Clark, Lloyd Hildred, A, A. Greer,
Rod MacLeod, Joseph Avery, Stewart
Hunter,
NOMINATION RESULTS Edmunds
Reeve—Wei
S
r Grieve (accl.),
FOR THIS DISTRICT PeCacooucnkcil
Lloyd
Watson,
'Ritchie, h. ise, \George
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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.
Miss Shirley Radford spent a few
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-Cnd 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. Barn-
ford.
Mr, and Mrs, Wm, Walden are
Spending this week at the hone of
their daughter, Mrs. Reg. Denning 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 made his appearance.
MMr;i4g-r.or-r iat,V0141A
Tf the New Year brought
us nothing more, we,
shopld be content that' it
affords us the opportunity
to wish you success and
happiness. May 194$ re-
ward you with its bounty,
New Year's is the time of
our lives, because it gives us
the opportunity to.- .reet our
friends and say "Thanksb for
your patronage" and Best
wishes for 1945.
Seasons
Greetings
RHYS POLLOCK
..44F.041mer.zoage.-
Happy New Year
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 Mashers of Lucicnow.
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,1
Mr .and Mrs Hugh Smith and famil)0,
of ilVfolesworth, 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 wish, 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 Saetie showing the Shep-
herds, Wise Men, Mary and Joseph
and the Manger. Recitations were
given by the Junior~ Scholars. Dia-
logues, Irish Philosinher 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. Sanfa then'