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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-12-28, Page 16G T WING, AM VAN'CE' -TIMES qrsi-in-ic TRE Thursday, Friday,. Saturday, Decerrther 3► 29, 30 SPECIAL THE HEARTBEAT OF AMERICA! ...in every pounding bosh every throbbing kiss i ...in every thundering thrill t essentials .of a well ot4lered life. We know that you will put into each of them your best at all nitres. To make these wishes to you both more real we ask yttu. toaccept this money, We want you to get some- thing 'for your home which will be a constant reminder of :your Gorrie friends. ;2us. Also; Short Subjects. ' 1Viatinee'$attirday Afternoon at 2.30 P.M. ANOTHER WINNER FROM CENTURY.FOX'•; "Gorrie Friends" Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kielty and son Stanley, Harristou, spent Christ- mac with Mn and Mrs. Jas, Edwards, Pte, Walter Hemingway stationed at Camp Ipperwash, spent the weelc-end at the same home, Mr, 'Thos, ,Kiltie, spent the 'week -end at his .home at Palmerston. Mrs, R. A, Aslit"on left on Thursday to. spend Christmas with her, son, Mr. Stritdn Ashton and Mrs. Ashton in. Hamilton. Mr, Joel Magrath is visiting `:his brother, Mr. J. E.FarriSh in Toronto. The United Church Sunday School. "At biome" 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 servedanct 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 guestsof 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'becri em- ployed at Hamilton for the past 'few. months; has returned; home, Mr.' Donald Copeland,• Toronto,. spent his Christmas, vacation withhis parents, Rev. and Mrs: R. C. Cope - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, January .1, 2 and -3 EDAIE BRACKEN ELLA RAINES A •" . , In --�* 'Hail Hero" ....'The Conquering ... s very amusing This is a v y ag comedy. Short Subj. Also:Subjects,. Thursday, Friday, Saturday: January 4 5 and d psi "Henry .AHouse Aldrich Haunts r J ^ A Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, January 8;, „ 9 dla "The Of �h 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 aur duty and pleasure to serve you to the best of our ability. McKibboui; Audrey Irwin, Wingham, site week -end with then' parents, Mrs, Herson Irwin. .;Miss Marjorie Pardon of Fergus, spent Sunday with her `parents, :Mr. .and Mrs. Root, Pardon. ; Pte, .and Mfrs, Orton'Grain of Waos1 stook, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr: and Mrs, Lance Crain, Mr, Waiter Lott spent a few days last week in Wingham Hospital under the Doctor's. Care, The school children commenced their Christina's holidays on Friday, Miss Bertha Mackay, Toronto, :spent the week -end with her father, Mr. Hector Maeltay.« ' The people of S. S, No. 10 Kinloss, met in the ,hall here 'last Wednesday evening for a surprise for the teacher, Miss Marie. MaeCrostie. After a. short ...Program', she was presented with a miscellaneous ' shower of wedding gifts. Lunch was served and the social` t'ur►e enjoyed by a11:. Miss Mildred McClenaghan, nurse- iri-training of cGuelph hospital, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.'. George ,McClenaghan and Beth Gaunt' of Dutton arse. • spent Monday there, Mr, and Mrs„ S, I- I. Cross and fam- ily 'pf Walkerxan, and Mr. and Mrs,. Ira M9Lean and family of St, Thorn-. as, spent 'Monday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McLean. • Miss Winnifred Farrier .and. Mrs, Jack Gillespie of Toronto, Mr, and Mrs. Eussell.Farrier and Marion of Freston, 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 f Mrs, McMiahae1 f'`Bluevale On" Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. .I orne Johnston -spent Monday o da at the. home of her' sister, Mrs; Plaetzer of Auburn. Corp..:Tom London Morrison of L , spent the week -end with his wife and the r, and cedar (Gort~ie IHa11) 15,75; I, ac Gatn- b1e salary as;.Sec.B.ofH.t5.00;D,L- Weir; meinber of B, -"Of H. 6.00; Joel McGrath, refund of!taxes. loss by fire 1.0:00; Norman Clegg, member of B. of H..6,00x. Ewart4 Whitfield, wood for R:ed:.-Cro"ssr'Gorri 22 25; L. N. Whit- ina. Ruth ' Idcininiller, - ChesipX ley, • salary as M.U.H. 1944, 150.00;. Miss her Wing ham Hospital, grant 1000.00; 'Do- spent Christmas day wit h h> tiler r i le ant .1 H m Mrs. Viola . �• ,;fond {Mrs. Mervin Stephens and son"'.Jii'imie, spent the week -end with his brother, 'Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Stephens. Mr. and ,Mrs. L1dyd Ashton and _end children, Leaside, spent the week 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. T. Wade, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade. • 14Is. and Mrs. 5. T. Shera and Shir- ley, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Fitch at $elmdre. Mts. Dilworth, Ethel, is . spending a slielt* time with her daughter, • Mrs. Harald i3!fdman, who is confined, to her with the flu. Mn, and Mrs,. R. "G: Newton and family, spent Sunday with. .I Mr; and Mrs. Bert _Abell in Listowel. MTr •and Mrs. Victor Shera spent. Christmas withher brother, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Ellis at Drayton., Miss "Isabel King, Toronto, spent the holiday with her parents, Mr. and 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 F'ordwich. • .Christmas burglar, Recitations by '474/1 l:. ., , s_ • c ;, r sh rim Okley, II sty. Mrs. Gam and nd sister, Miss C; Newton, pian* �uett,•., Florence ardine' returned home on Tuesday Anger and Marlene Barton; piano. solo Iast after a six • tmonths visit to the by George Gregg; songs, "Three Little l Maids at Tea", "Aunt ,Melissa's Beau" and "Christmas. Cavalcade"; drtils, "Upside Down Drill". "Tramp Drill", "Flag. Drill"; patttoititine, Silent Night;, the Rhythm,: band and Sandman alo08` with choruses ,by : both looms, 'before the •chatiman called ,Hector'Hamilton anrt1iis bride to the stage and Miss Eleanore Carson presented them with 'a purse of money whife. Miss Dorothy Edwards read the address which fol- lows: "Hec." as' he is known in Gorrie, has been serving his country with R.C.A.F. for over three years, a year of which he was stationed in Newfoundland, arta at present is stationed in Brantford; where they will reside. "Sec. thank- ed his many friends kr their gift. Santa Claus made short work of the ' tzar ttee well laden trees, while the tom iii charge of the Presentation prepared lunch which was the concluding num- ber on a full evenings entertainment. Gorrie, Dee. 21/44- Dear 1/44Dear Beatrice and Hee.: We, your many friends, are glad to have this opportunity of extending our heartiest congratulations to you on your recent marriage. We. have missed you these past months ,Hee. but we want you to know that our interest and • prayers will fol- low you wherever you may go. We feel that the Hume, the Church and the Cornintinitl* Spirit are the three coast and places enroute. The Gorrie Orchestra are playing for the Institute dance being held in. the TownshipHall 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 dangle,' ter, Mrs. Perce Colmer and Mr. coli r nta tiler. in Toa, .'; W.A.A..C, Ivy Moffatt, of. London, spent her Christiries •leave with her mother, 1Virs Moffett. Mrs,•Irwin and daughter, Miss Edna s with o 1 of Toronto„;• spenttheholidays her sons, Messrs Manford and. Archie Irwin. F Splendid .School •Christmas Concert On Thursday evening, the township hall, ,decorated with streamers of red and :green as well as two Christmas treeai was well filled with an enthusi- V4 c audience for the annual, school "Christmas entertainment. The. teach- ers, Misses: Jean Sparling and Juste Brown are to be congratulated on the Splendid programme presented by the children,T. 'D•Fnrrish was chairman fafarMr. the evening, and the Programme con- silted t}f dialogues (1) Making a cake!" (2) Ministers Mistake; (3) With the help of the family; (4) War Effort; naid Townsend, d , salary as caretaker, > W roister Mall 15.00; W. C. King, pt. salmi as collector, 1944, 225.00; M. D.: xryin,t`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'.Ba1l, 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. 14, GREETINGS How lucky we are to start ,a New, Year and to have the opportunity to wish you suc- cess inyour endeavors and the happiness itle's with liicv11t. 1I0WICN COUNCIL 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. 5. D. Beecroft, and Miss Florence Beecroft of Toronto, spent the week- end there. Miss June Irwin, Toronto, Miss Gwendoline Irwin, London, and Miss Gorrie, Dec, 15th, 1944. The Council met according to 'ad- journment. the members were all pre- sent, the ;Reeve b. L. . Weir in the chair. • The minutes of 'previous meeting were read and on motion of Farrish and Inglis, were adopted. • Moved 'by Fattish and McCallum that the tender of 'Gordon Gibson and Ted Smith to 'operate the Wroxeter Rink during thewinter of 1944.45, they paying therefor the sum of $15.00 plus the cost of lighting, be accepted. Carried. Moved by Parrish 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 McCallutt't that the road into Lakelet, streets lead- ing to doctor's offices, Railway stat' ions and temeterys within the titu.tiici- polity be plowed what necessary and if reasonably ssible,•-- Carr dd, Mowed by Bartsh and Winter that the Road accounts, as approved, bd paid,—Carried, Moved by McCallum and Winter that the following accounts be paid. GarGbe. eort(e M`c'l ottal& refund of tiog talc $2;00; jolin McCtitcheoit, refund of school tats $13;50; forge Griffith, re. rid of 'School 'tag 10.28i Prank 1Wat1a, refund of Sch* l tris 'OM; J. H. Rog. salary as Treasurer 1044, 1300+,00, aaeathblle,,M ,{ites,�t`.i tjyage, raed stationery' a.1tl rr�:e 50,00AVi ; , M, C.:Knigitt,. balms salary and itostago °8S,tyU; El.. ,,rest iNettruWf bat salary and both* The Wingham BAPTIST CHURCH wishes for all Wingham and District Citizens P A HAPPY NEW YEAR 'Marilyn. ,fr. and Mrs. Antos 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- lan Moore. • Helen McGee Miss FIe , Toronto, and other relatives spent the week -end 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. Purdon and Marlene, of Centralia, spent the week- end with their parents in this .com- munity. Miss Helen Thompson. R.N., of London, spent the weelr-end with"her. parents, Mr, and Mrs. Ben .McClen aghan, JOY IN THE NEW ,YEAR We hope the year 1945 brings you the fullest` share of bright prospects and substantial prosperity, and happiness:. Sinith's Economy i�odStore spent Sunday with' Mr. and Mrs. Ma- son Robinson. Born In Wingham Hospital, on Thursday, December 21, to Mr. and Mrs. Will' Fi(r n •of East.Wawanosh, (nee Mildred ,McQuillan) a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Parker .Campbell and children of Wingharn, and Mrs. Lloyd Maspn of Turnberry, , and Mr. and. Mrs. Alfred Ma on ofWingham, spent Monday wily,: 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 g athered for a Christmas social even After a shdrt program of angle - al numbers and ;recitations and carol singing and 'contests, all enjoyed the social hour when lunch was served. and vats. John Gaunt and family' spent fMonday 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. Marry • Tichborne of', Goderich, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Durnin and sons of St. Helens, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Kennedy, Wingham, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. 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.. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Kerr and 'daugh ter of Bluevale, attended the Laidlaw gathering at the home of Mr. jos, Laidlaw on Monday.' Rev. J; A, Ward was unable to get As the New Year df-` ficially comes into being and the Old Year snakes its exit, we extend to a.11 the hope that the New Year will be One of greatly,' ,contentment arid happiness. David Crompton Watelit Aker & Jeweller over from 'St. Helens on Sunday, sd there was no. service' in the United church here. Mr, Bob Leaver of Toronto, is spending his holidays with Mr. Chardh Leaver; RATION COUPON r; INFORMATION utter coupons 90, 91. now due. B 'tter tau ons 86, 87, " 88, 89 expire •. p December; 31st, Butter' ration is being reduced from seven ounces to abort six o uncee . a week on January 1St. The reduction,; will be achieved by making butter eouiions valid one at a time instead of 'in pairs and by having. three become good each month instead of four: Sugar coupons 14 to 9 � now due. � Canning coupons Fl to F,10 which have been valid all summetd expire'" December 31st. P� '.11ay Preserve coupons D1 to � 36 lt valid. - - NOTE: All coupons in ration bopks 3 and 4 expire December 31, One preserves coupon is. good •far 12 fluid .ounces.jar, jelly, marmalade, staple ,.butter; honey butter, or foun- tain fraits; oun-tain'fraits; 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 cut 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. Corp. and Mrs. Hector Hamilton of - .with Brantford, 'spent'tlte weekend• her father, Mr. John Beecroft and other E. Wawanosh and Gorrie rela- tives. • Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Robinson and Treddie and baby , an d Mr. and Mrs. Dean Brennan and`baby Ann, and Miss Cecelia St. Marie, all of Toronto,. and Miss Lucille St. Marie of Collitig- wood,s wood, spent the 'week -end with their parents, Mr. -and Mrs. Jas, St, Marie,• Mr. Jas, Z. Robinson of 'Vl ingham, spent the week -end at the home of his nephew, j. D. Ileecroft of (Kinloss. Miss Mildred M,aare, London, spent, the week -end vitt bhr 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 1' Thursday, December 14, to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Naylor d E. Wawanosh, a daughter. Both returned home on Friday last, Mr. and Mrs. Mason Robinson and son Cameron, spent Monday tutor heir parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Canter, on of Ashfield. Mr. George Ross of Ower Sound, spent the week -end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Robt, Russ. Mrs. Graydon Coit and daughter of Toronto, tiro spending this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Ross' after spending the' week -end with Mr. and Mrs. IIavld .Cox of Palmerston. LAC. ,Malcolm Boss of Centralia and Mrs. S. M. Raten• of Toronto, spent the week=end with Mt, and Mrs. Moss also, mt. Attam Rotation and Mr, and; Mrs. Ape ftobertsoit, §pent Monday with her parettts, Mr, and Mrs, las, Roister. Mr, a d Mrs. Ross lrtob ns'on and � sort, an& 11/1r. and Mrs, Georgie 'Rohl,,. son,: sf Dort Ilttrwell, and their father, Mr. Thos. Ro'binsott, bas been them fit alts past few rrtorrtiia, MMSS Rtttlr Jlt'bltnson of Windsor, awed ;Mt. tool: Mtn, Carvin. Robinson of untrts, May All. Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year p assns Hote Dining New Year's Dinner -5 to 8 p.m. Sunday Dinner -4 to 8 Ain. --:-,Phone 176 for reservations --w WE CATER TO— Weddings -� . Parties Clubs Phone Orders for Sandwiches, etc. to take oul"t. EAT AND ENJOY Suceesi and floppiness to you hi i945 . . may this yeaI be the best in history for you and f of our country ... ;this is our Nev "dear's wise.