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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-12-13, Page 5.0,1•1•Narl.1,1.7, CHRISTMAS NUTS, CANDIES, GRAPES, ORANGES, CRANBERRIES, etc ARRIVING DAILY, AND ALL MARKED AT PRICES TO PLEASE YOU. Jelly Powders, in ass'ted flavors. California Red Emperor Grapes, special lb. 210 Chateau or Maple Leaf Cheese 1/2 lb. pkg, special ...,.. ........ Sugar, white or yellow, lb. ....8o Canadian Old Cheese, colored, special for 38c lb. Med. Colored Cheese 34c lb. Rideau Hall Coffee, 1 lb, Glass Jars, apecial . .... ...... Nabob Coffee, 1 lb. ORANGES, Sunkist, New sweet Navels for the Christmas trade. See our ranges in sizes and the low prices. New Canned Vegetables, Jams, Marmalades, etc. 'hursday, December 13,1945 Just a reminder that you should bring you Gift List to us. We have many beautiful and useful. gifts for Her or for the Home. YOUR PERSONAL GIFT FOR HER! mad GIFT UST . eya 111. WINGHAM ADVANeg-TIMS Robinhood Flour, 98 lb. sack , • .$2.50 Pat-a-Pan Pastry Flour, 24 lb. . , . 75c Huron Pastry Flour, 24 lb. . 69c Better Krust Pastry Flour, 24 lb., . 72c HUron Pastry Flour, 7-11". sack. . .25c Cowan's Perfection Cocoa, 1 lb.. . .23c Neilson's Cocoa, 1 lb. tin . < 29c Fry's Cocoa, the best, 1 lb. tin , , 31c Danny Boy Cocoa, 2 lb. tin . . 38c Neilson's Bulk Cocoa, spec. 1 lb. . .14c 3. WO, GLOVES Max Mayer's Finest Kid and Chamoisette Pair $1.50 - $2.95 • LOCAL AND PERSONAL .Capt. W: L. Kress spent the week- end with his family. Mrs. 0. McConkey of Guelph, spent Sunday at her home here. Mrs. Florence Turner of Toronto, spent the week-end at the home of Dr. and Mrs. George Ross. Mrs. John Thompson and two 'child- - • - ren of Toronto, are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Reid. Mrs. VanNorman's many friends will be pleased to know that she has re- turned borne from the hospital and is progressing favorably. Mr. and Mrs .Reg. DuVal attended the fnr sales in Toronto last week. Miss Jean Northorp returned with them for the week-end. Mrs, c H. Magee returned on Sat-, orday from St. Johns, New Brunswick, where she spent five days with her husband, who has accepted a position. there, Rev, and Mrs. J. Norton re- turned on Saturday from Ottawa where they were on account of the ill- ness of their daughter and son-104aw, Who we are pleased to report are much improved, WEDDINGS Lane Armstrong The marriage of Agnes Elspeth Armstrong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R, Corma.ck Armstrong, of Teeswater,, to John Albert Lane, son of Mr, and Mrs. George Lane, Wroxeter, was sol- emnized at ,Knox Presbyterian Church Teeswater, Rev. D. B,Cram officiated. assisted by Rev. Alex Nimmo. of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wing- ham, Harold Victor Pym of Wing- ham was at the organ and Mrs. R. H. King was soloist, The bride wore a smart gown of win- ter white wool in street length, with smocked waist and surplice neckline. Her small white half-hat had gold• se- quin trim with brown veil. She carried a nosegay of white and yellow chrysan- themums, had brown accessories, and wore the. ruby-set •brooch worn by her great-grandmother • on her wedding day. As her sister's bridesmaid, Miss Jean Armstrong wore powder blue -wool in street length with brown accessories and a nosegay of bronze mums, Ever- ett Gathers, of Wroxeter, was best man and the ushers were Chester (Doc) Stewart, Wingham,.brother-in-law of the groom, and Watson Armstrong of Teeswater, brother of the bride. The reception to 30 guests was at ,the home of the bride's parents. For travelling the bride changed to a pow- der blue wool dress topped with a brown seal coat, Accessories were in gold and brown. After a honey- moon in the Eastern States, Mr. and Mrs Lane will reside on the groom' farm near Wroxeter. The bride is a graduate of the Kit- chener-Waterloo hospital, class '45, Bott Purdon A very pretty wedding was solemn- ized on Friday, December 7th., at the Fergus United Church Manse, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Clayton Searle officiat- ing, when Miss Marjorie Isobel Per- don of Elora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purdon of E. Wawanosh, be- came the bride of Mr. Floyd Walter Bott, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bott of Elora. The bride look- ed charming in'a street-length frock of old-rose lace, over rose satin, and car- ried a shower bouquet of carnations and pink and white mums, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bott, his brother and wife,.were the attendants, The happy couple left on a short honeymoon trip, and spent the week-end with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purdon. The many friends of the bride in this community extend best wishes for a 011 long and haPPy wedded life. They will reside in Elora, where the bride has been an employee of the C.N.R. OBITUARY Harty A4tgua A lifelong resident of tis commun- ity, Harry J. Angus, passed on in Wingharn General Hospital, on Wed, nesday, DecemlAr Oth, in his 73rd year. On October OM, he underwent an operation in Victoria Hospital, Lon- don, returning to Wingham about three weeks ago and for seventeen days prior to his death was a patient in the hospital here, He was born in Turn- berry, but has lived most of his life in Wingharn coming here as a small boy. He was for a short time at Act- on, Detroit and in Western Canada. A glove cutter by trade he was employed at the Gurney Glove Works, He was A member of the Presbyterian Church and the Canadian Order of Foresters. Surviving besides his wife, the form- er Nellie Bradley, are two sons, Harry of Wingham and William of Detroit, He is also survived by a brother David of Haileybury and five grandchildren. The funeral was held from his, late residence, Alice Street, Wingham, on Friday afternoon, with Rev. Alex Nimmo, minister of St. Andrew's. Pres- byterian Church officiating. Burial took place in Wingham Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Wm. Casemore, Fred MacLean, Roy Manuel, Harvey Neirgarth, 'Arthur Sturdy, Jack Tern- pleman. ,Mbid.•••••••••••• Mrs, Margaret L. McLean Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from her late residence, Catharine Street, for Margaret Lillie Sheffield, widow of the late John Mc- Lean, in her eighty-fourth year. The Rev. A. Nimmo, pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member officiated. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Ewart McPherson, Joe Schneider, Jim Anderson, Murray ohnson, John McGill and Dan Fergu- son. Burial was in Brandon cemetery. The late Mrs. McLean was the daughter of the late Dawson Sheffield and Susannah Parkhill, and was born in the County of York. Following the death of her father, she and her mother., moved to Wingham, In 1885, she was married to the late John McLean and they farmed in East Wawanosh. After the death of her husband in October of 1914, she again moved to Wingham and has since resided here. She is survived by two sons and two daughters, Dr. William J. of Westmin- ster Hospital ,London; Percy D., of Belgrave; Lily (Mrs. Robt. Brooks), Toronto; and Uldene, (Mrs. Wm. Mc- ,Ken±ie) of Wingham, One daughter, Annie and one son, Flight Lieutenant Chesley, and one brother, John prede- ceased her. Four grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive: Miss Corinne McLean, Mrs. Wm. Gordon, John McKenzie, David McLean and Donald Gordon. Mrs. Margaret Walsh is a sister-in-law. Friends and relatives from out-of- town who attended the funeral includ- ed, Dr. W. J. McLean, Mr. Charlie Sheffield, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bieman and Mrs. W. A. Currie from London; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brooks and Mrs. Cora Styles from Toronto; Mrs, J. Sheffield, Mrs. J. P. McLean, R. N., and Mr. Ed, McLean from St. Cath- arines; Mrs. Margaret Lowry, Edgar and Fred from Dundas, Mr, and Mrs. John McGill and Mr. Dan Ferguson from Brussels; Miss Mabel Walsh from Preston and Mr. and Mrs. P. D. McLean from Belgrave. Canadian. Cheese, 2 lb pkg..„...690 Robin Hood Oats, 5 lb. pkg....26c Tip Top Jam, Strawberry and Apple, 32 oz. jar 30c Apple and Raspberry Jam, 32 oz, 30c BORN FROOME—At Wingham Gene r al Hospital, on Friday, December 7th., to Cfn. Cecil J. and Mrs. Froome, of Wingharn, (Husband Overseas), a son, Allan Roy. ST. HELENS Mr, and Mrs. McKenzie Webb at- tended the funeral of their cousin, Robert McKenzie, who was fatally, shot in Bruce Township. Mrs. R. J. Woods left on Sunday to spent the winter months with members of her family at Guelph, Galt and Dun- das. His many friends. are glad to know that Mr. John McOuillin has been making very favourable progress from his recent serious illness, Mrs. Jas. Curran is a patient in the Wingham Hospital, Plan to attend the St. Helens School Concert in the Community Hall on Friday evening, December 14th. Arrangements are being made for a Sunday School Concert on Friday evening, Dec, 21st., when slides will be shown by Rev. M. G. Newton. Miss Mary E. Salkeld and Mr. and Mrs. Irving Hunter of Goderich, were recent guests of Mrs. Gordon. Mrs. Ernest Gaunt was a week-end visitor in Toronto, when her brother, Sandy McCharles arrived from over- seas on Sunday, The December meeting of the Wo- men's Institute was held in the Com- munity Hall with Mrs. Ball presiding. The roll call was responded by "What I Want for Christmas." It was decid- ed to send $5.00 to the Navy League. Mrs. E. J. Thom gave a reading, "Grandad's Christmas Eve". Mrs. W. A. Miller read a paper on Christmas Customs in Other Lands." A collec- tion ff Christmas parcels wrapped by Mrs. T. F. Wilson were on display. At the conclusion all took part in the ex- change of Christmas gifts. SALEM Mr. and avIrs. Jim Doig from near Drayton, spent one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. John Gowdy. Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Cathers and Mrs. Charlie Cathers spent a few days recently with friends in Toronto. Mrs. Tom Caslick and Mrs. Robert Morrison of Teeswater, called on Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Weir one day last week, Mr. D. L. Weir, reeve of Howick, attended the council meeting in Wrox- eter on 'Wednesday of last week. He resigned after having spent 14 years in the council. Mrs. Weir accompan-. ied hint and spent the day with Mrs. Tom McMichael and other friends. The W. A. held its election of offi- cers on Tuesday of last week. The same offiecrs were re-elected: Pres., Mrs. S. N. Gallaher; 1st Vice, Mrs. W. R. Taylor; 2nd Vice, Miss Linklater; Treas., Mrs. M. Sharpin; Secy, Mrs. John Gowdy. Mrs. Wm. Weir visited friends in. Wroxeter one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jewett and Miss Irene. Taylor of Wingham, spen the week- end with Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Taylor. The First Westinghouse Radio and Westinghouse Range have arrived. We are sorry to say they are sold, but there will be more in the near future. S VanCamps Peas, 20 oz. .....-...,-.,15c. Aylmer Prune Plums, 30 oz tins, special 15c Waxed Turnips, lb. 4c - Salted. Peanuts, fresh. Mixed Nuts, special lb. ..... .48c — Phone 414 Successor to H. E. Isard &`Co. ofinimmanow Ballantyne All Wool Sweater Coats .... .$3.25 Popular shades and styles. PRACTICAL GIFTS OF QUALITY Cannon Sheets 72 x 99 Pair $5.00 Colourful Hand Hooked Rugs and Mats $2.59 - 3.50 Welwoods HOUSE COATS Bangoline and Quilted Silk all sizes 10 to 44 • Genuine Leather $6.50 up Purses: Park Lane Creations. Slippers • • Always a Must New Red Front Tea Special, choice blended, 1/2 lb. .... ,......37c Gold Medal Orange Pekoe Tea, Black, /2 lb. 38c Sunbury Tea, 1/2 lb. 19c, lb. 37c Evaporated Apples for Pies or Apple Sauce. GET A 1946 CALENDER FROM OUR STORE. RED FRONT GROCERY If You Can't Come Phone 17 or 2. We Deliver. PATTISON RADIO SERVICE PHONE 1713 Your Westinghouse Dealer for Wingham and vicinity. We have just received 221/2 , 30 and 45 volt Hearing Aid Batter- ies as well as the 11/2 volt "A" Batteries. White Leather with delectable white fur trim $3.98 Large variety of Women's Slippers, Moccasins, Wedgies and Dorseys. Priced from 98c. to $3.98. Wine and Blue Satin Platform Slippers with open toe. $2.95 We have also a wide range of Men's and Children's Gift Slippers . . . See them now while stocks are complete tormirm airtmel WOMEN'S FLIGHT BOOTS The Women's Famous Air Force style--warm yet pleasing to the eye, warm shearing linings from the turned down cuff to the toe. Some with fabric top, others of leather or suede. Prices $6.95, $8.95, $9.95 pair RUMS POLLOCK "Shoes for All the Family" Mrs. Levi Good Rosetta McKenzie, beloved wife of Levi Good. 3rd concession of East Wa- wanosh, passed on in London Hospi- tal, on Monday, Dec. 10th, in her 76th year, She was a native of Bridgeport, Ont. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, two sons and two daugh- ters, Levi, jr. of East Wawanosh; Le ander of Belgrave; Mrs. George (Paul- ine) Yeoman of Oshawa; and Mrs. Wm. (Rosetta) Craig of London. Two sons and a daughter predeceased her. She is also survived by a sister and three brothers, Mrs, George Morton, Preston; Bruno McKenzie, Elmira; Elam McKenzie, Belgrave; Edgar Mc- Kenzie, Swift Current, Sask. • The funeral is being held this after- noon (Wednesday) from R. A, Cur- rie's funeral parlours, Wingham, Rev. Harry A. Jones of Belgrave, will con- duct the services. Burial will take place in Brandon cemetery, Belgrave. 04.6••••••Mr• Mrs. Harold Logan Mrs. Wm.Dawson, Shuter St., re- ceived the saw news on Tuesday morn- ing, that her niece, Mrs. Harold Logan of London, had passed away the prev- ious everting. Mrs. Logan was a member of the Anglican Church, the Daughters of the Empire and the pre- natal group of the Victoria Hospital, She is survived by her husband and two daughters, her mother, two brO,, thers and two sisters. The service is Thursday at St. James Anglican Church, London, Interment in Wood. land Cemetery, DIED RITCHIE, Jean Campbell—Suddenly, at her late residence, 166 Walmer Rd., Toronto, Tuesday, December 4th., 1945, jean Campbell Ritchie, wife of the late John Ritchie, Wing.. ham, (tit,, and aunt of iltts. Edna taker, Toronto, The funeral was held at bred Mathews Co., Chapel„gpadina Ave., Toronto, on Friday afternoon, Dee, 1th., to the Xacropolis. Alf il//,//i S E veig I • Exquisite COSTUME JEWELERY $1.00 to $10.00 CHOICE OF RINGS Fine selections for either Him or Her — Stone Set or Signet Rings. / METAL BOOK ENDS Bronze in various designs. DAVID CROMPTON — JEWELLER Terms in accordance with WeT.P,B. Regulations. ,€•••+ r *00:5•7 • Stirling Silver FLATWARE Pine Tree, Prelude, Enchantress EARRINGS In Silver or Gold add perfection to any costume $1.00 to $5.00 A, GODDESS if TIME.. 1/ lards $3/S° 'I. SENATOR $ , 17 RriaNi.. 13375 You'll have the distinction of having given her the finest Gift that she's received —if it's Jewellery from our store. PICTURES - PLAQUES - ORNAMENTS Stirling Silver Bangles $1.00, to $4.00