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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-02-14, Page 5MINIENIEMINIENE a n a ill n n lou Trin Who is your printer? rr Does he create for you e the kind of printing that makes every sale a clos- ed sale? We print attention- compelling Letterheads n Booklets, Catalogues, Blotters, Tickets, And anything I in direct sales material n n n 11▪ 11111111111111111111111111011111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 n n The Advance PHONE 3.4 Manufacturers, merch- ants and buyers of print- ing who realize the im- portance of this co-oper- ation by their printer come to us for results. Let us work with you on your next printed piece and help you make it a profitable sales-getting investment. Times WINGHAM n n • n • • n n • • n • • n a • • an n n n • • n Thfursday, February 14, 1946 WELWOODS Successor to I-I. E. Isard & Co. Phone 414. Wingham, Ont. HEAD-SQUARES — Pure Wool, each , Rayon Brush, each 8 • / • 8 I • S2,25 $1.19 54 TABLE CLOTHS (fast colours) with mural prints, each $3,75 NEW Spring Draperies per yard • • • $1.98 IBEX BLANKETS, per pair $3.25 Canadian Navy Blankets, all wool (white) . $8.50 Two-piece DRESSES (larger sizes) Sequin trim Wool Dresses, modern shades and styles . . .$16.95 WHITE and COLOURED each,, 59C CONGOLEUM RUGS (Gold Seal) All Sizes WEDDINGS Bonney - Marshall ' A pretty January wedding was sol- emnized Saturday afternoon, January 26th., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Howey, where Rev. J. B. Town- end, of Princeton United Church, un- ited in marriage Miss Edith Marshal, o li nsamaisnnensemirsmaramessm THERE IS ONLY ONE GENUINE If you want to be sure of haVing a FRIGIDAIRE before next Summer you had better place your order with us now. Deliveries are being made in line with orders placed. ACT NOW and avoid disappointment. Refrigeration Service ST A Howe Appliances Wingham 'Phone 29 MEAT SPECIALS Coleman's or Maple, Leaf Bolgna, we slice it to please you, lb 22c Coleman's or Maple Leaf Wein- ers, skinless, special, lb. 28c Mac. and Cheese Loaf, Dutch Loaf 29c Cott. Rolls, Cooked Ham, Pork Sausage, Headcheese priced right Magic Baking Powder, 1 113......27c Gold Medal Baking Powder...25c Classic Cleanser, tin only 4c Old Dutch Cleanser, 2 tins 19c Gillett's Lye. special, tin.....- lie Eatmore Wheat Berries 23c Household DeLuxe Baking Powder, 1/2 lb. tin, Special 8c Classic Cleanser, pkg. ....... 4c Rey Front Gr kt cery If You Can't Come, 'phone 17 or 2 — We Deliver M2233SMISH Imported Celery, large green Pascal, 15c for . 11c Iceberg Head Lettuce, large 15c size only lic New Green Imported Cabbage, 9c lb. for . . .6c lb. PASTRY FLOUR Sweet NAVEL ORANGES Huron Pastry, 24 lb. sack 69c Size 220's, 1/2 dozen 24c Pat-a-Pan Pastry, 24 lb. 75c Sweet Navels, size 344 Better-Krust Pastry, 24 lb. 72c One dozen' for 29e Pacific Pastry. 7 lb. sack ,........23c Green top Carrots, Special, lb 7c FRESH PINEAPPLE, size 24's, Special, for 42c PINK GRAPEFRUIT, large 96's size, Sale ...8c PACE r1 'or THE BUSY CORNER WITH REAL GROCERY SPECIALS Chateau Cheese (the tasty cheese) 1/2 lb. pkg. .19c Canadian Cheese (colored med. old, Special, lb. 38c Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce, 16 oz. jar, Sale . .17c •moommommim...."48., Robinhood Oats, 5-lb. sack ..,...26c Javex Bleach, the best„ hot. 14c Htaings, in Tomato Sauce 19c Chicken }laic:lie, all brands 34c Lifebuoy Soap, 2 cakes ............. Jiffy Pie Crust, for pies 24c Cowan's Perfection Cocoa, 1 lb, tin, Sale 23c Aylmer Grapefruit, (30% Sugar) 16 oz. jar, sale 33c SUGAR, white or yellow—The Best! Sale, lb. .8c Toilet Tissue—Interlake, Cash- mere, White Swan, 3 rolls ......25e Sani-white Westminster 3 - 19c Hudson Tissue, large, roll .,..Sc„ 1 AEA ESPECIALLY EX-SERVICEMEN Step out on Civic Street with a combined air of smartness and confidence with Clothing that liter- ally breathes smartness in unique styling- and unexcelled workmanship. A PRE-WAR- FAVOURITE A POST-WAR NECESSITY A MADE-TO-MEASURE of CASUAL ELEGANCE HANNA & CO., LTD. THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES` WEDDINGS Sholdice Nethery At the Manse, Belgrave, Rev, 6,1-1. Dunlop, united in marriage, Margaret Ruth, younger daughter of ,Mr. and Mrs, Chris, Nethery, and Auarn Alvin Sholdice, only son of Mr. and Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Sholdice, Dauphin, Man, The bride wore a street length frock of heaven blue crepe, with black ac- cessories and corsage of ;We carnat- ions and a pearl necklace, the gift of the groom, Her bridesmaid, Miss Eileen Walsh,was dres'ed in rose crepe. with corsage of yellow daffodils, Gordon Nethery, brotnet of the bride, was best man, Following a short visit with friends here, Mr. and Mrs, Sholdice left for their home in Dauphin, Man. OBITUARY James A. Elliott James A. Elliott, formerly of Nile, Colborne township, died suddenly at the home of his sister, Mrs. David Mc- Dwain, Newgate St., Goderich, on Sun- day afternoon, in his 80th year.. He had been in his usual health when he got up in the morning, but was seized with a heart attack, and died about 2 p.m. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Elliott, he was born at Nile, where he resided until moving to Goderich about a year ago. He was a building contractor and bad lived re- tired for fifteen years. He was not married. He was a member of Nile United Church, and the Canadian Ord- er of Foresters. Surviving besides his sister, are four brothers, Thomas, of Goderich; Charles, Winghani; William New Liskeard; Everett, Charlton, Ont. WROXETER Messrs. Jack MacLean. Thos, Burke and J. N. Allen were in Toronto over the week-end and called on Earl Ball, who has been a patient in the General Hospital for a month. Earl suffered a fall some months ago while roofing the new building of Robert Gibson at the sawmill. After some weeks of the ankle in a cast, Earl went to Toronto for further treatment and expects to be there for several weeks more. Earl's many friends here wish for him a speedy and complete recovery. Friends here learned with regret of the passing of Mrs. W. H. Brown of Fordwich, who suffered a heart attack early Friday evening. Mrs. Brown was the former Mary Lynn, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Lynn, Howick, and is survived by her hus- band, one daughter. Mrs. Rae Cooper, (Elna); two sons, Clayton and Jack; two brothers"; Wm. of Gorri', John of Windsor, and one sister, Mrs. W. E. Hainstock of Fordwich. Funeral ser- vices were 'held on Monday afternoon from the United Church. Interment was made in Fordwich cemetery. Friends here are pleased to welcome home Crawford Gibson and his wife of Vancouver, who are visiting with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Gibson. Crawford returned recent- ly from overseas on the Queen Eliza- beth. Crawford-and Mrs. Gibson were guests of Honour at a party on Mon- day night in the Town Hall sponsored by the Service Club, They will short- ly return to Vancouver, B. C. The Y.P.S. United Church postpon- ed their weekly Monday night meeting this week in order to practlee for their play, "Ready Made Family" which they hope to present in the near future. Members of the local W. I. contri- buted a quilt block at their recent meeting. Two lovely blocks were do- nated from a former member, Mrs. H. Waller, now residing in Toronto. Mrs. Vern Denny volunteered to complete the quilt which will be presented to the Red Cross. Farm Forum of Fourth line of Turnberry held their weekly meeting at the home of Mr. and Mr. John Mc- Tavish on Tuesday last. Annual Red Cross Meeting The annual meeting of the Wroxeter Red Cross Society was held in the Red Cross rooms on January 23rd., at 8 p. m. Rev. J. L. Foster presided, open- ing the meeting with prayer. Mr. A. Moffat read the minutes of the 1945 annual meeting. Letters of apprecia- tion were also read from the Wingham General Hospital, thanking the Wrox- eter Red Cross for the three Emergen- cy Kits sent them also horn Dean Gibson for gifts received. It was decided to close the work rooms when present quotas are filled at the end of March, so there was no action taken re membership drive in the month of,March. Mr. W. Sawtell read the financial report as follows: Receipts Bal. on hand Ian. 1st, 1945,..$ 178,98 Campaign 1138.10 Fitind raising events 328.98 Grant Huron County 750.00 Miscellaneous .,..- 7,45 $ 2896.46 Expenditures To Div. for War Work 1600.00 Prisoners of War Fund 25.00 Wool and Materials 88.91 Wool and Mat. pr. loony— 1.58 Work Room expenses 12.00 SEE US lc or RADIOS REFRIGERATORS WASHERS We have been appointed agents for the coming Sparton line. McGILL Radio Service Phone 380. Dal, on hand Dec. 31, 1945.,..., 669.02 $ 2396,46 Showing a good years work with substantial balance on hand. Five hun- dred dollars of this was voted to the civilian blood clinic at headquarters, The Finance Committee raised 042.23 locally during the year. Mrs. Hart reported 317 knitted articles. 321 sew- ing articles, and 56 quilts sent to head- quarters. Salem group contributed and ed30 knitted articles, 25 sewing articles 5 quilts of this amount. A motion was made that funds, raised by Financial Committee for the remainder of the term will be used for boys who have been in the services, a reception to be arranged for them in the Spring. The following slate of officers are to con- tinue in office until April: President, Mrs. Vern Denny; 1st. Vice-President, Mrs. A. Green; 2nd. Vice-President, Mrs. W, T. Maclean; Secretary, Mr. A. Moffat; Treasurer, Mr. W. A. Saw- tell; Finance Committee, Mrs. A. Mun- roe, Mrs. J. H. Wylie, Mr. Anderson Gibson,iei Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McMic- hael. Mothers Win Debate Mrs. Allen Munroe opened her home on Thursday afternoon, nJb. 8th., for the February meeting of the Woinen's Institute. The president, Mrs. H. V. McKenney opened the meeting by singing of the Ode and repeating the Lord's Prayer. The Secretary, Mrs. W. T. Maclean read several letters in response to gifts from the Good Cheer Committee, The executive were named a committee to arrange a si_cial event to raise funds for the purchase of a Radio set for their adopted soldier, David Roger. Mrs: J. H. Wylie brought interesting ;Current Events, giving a word picture of the Friend- ship of the late Harry Hopkins and Pres. Rosevelt, The honour bestowed on General Eisenhower by Canadians in naming a Canadian Mountain for him and some highlights on White Cane Week. The Roll Call, My wish for the Post War World brought an interesting and hopeful response. Sev- eral visitors signed the Guest Book, one new member was welcoinucl to the Society. Four members debated ethe Qustion, Resolved Our Grandmothers contributed More to Home and Coun- try than our Modern Mothers. The affirmative was taken by Mrs. Harold Hamilton and Mrs. D. S. McNaughton. The negative .bp Mrs. R. Pacey and Mrs. Gilbert Howse, the judges, Mrs. Hyde, Mrs. Wm, Wright, Mrs. L. OMPI AVOID THE SPRING RUSH ! With the coming of Spring will 'come many demands upon our time. It is our earnest desire to give Prompt and Efficient Service You can help us do this by hav- ing your Plaster Repair Work DONE NOW. ESTIMATES FREE A. French & Son Plastering Contractors Telephone 187 Box 23 Wingham If It's Food It's Yemens We Cater U Need a Taxi Call YEMENS Phone 176 et Douglas decision was in layout of the negative, . Little Miss Wmnifted Mun- roe sang A Birdie's Valentine, her teacher, Mrs, Wearring accompanying Misses Jean Moffat and Agnes Wear- ring favoured with two piano duets. The hostess was Assisted at the tea hour by WS, J. N, Allen and Mrs. H. V. McKenney, The singing of he Nat- ional Antheln brought an interesting Meeting to a close, W,M.S.Therne Peace The Women's Missionary Society of the United Church held their Febru- ary meeting in the .church parlours, on Friday, February 8th„ at 3 p.m, Quiet music with Miss Hazelwood at the piano called the meeting to order,. In- vocation by the president, Mrs. Mun- roe was followed by the singing of the psalm, I joyed when to the House' of God, Go up they said to Me. Mrs, Wm, Wright lead in prayer, all repeat- ing the Lord's Prayer in unison, Miss Hazelwood read the Shepherd's psalm, followed by a synopsis of the chapter. The Roll Call was responded to by a thought on peace. Mrs. A. 5. Sander- son contributed an article on "The Missionary Centenary on Canadian Churche's. Mrs. Denny presented the minutes and during the business period a committee was formed to plan the World Day of Prayer, which this year, will be held on March 8th. The hymn, The King of Love, My Shepherd Is, was sung, Mrs.. Howes continued the Study Book, The chapter entitled, "God's Healing Power" dealt with dis- ease in Africa, and the„ healing of the same by the coming of the Christians. Miss Eleanor Ashton contributed a solo, "Only Shadows". The president expressed appreciation to all taking part and to Mrs. Wright and Miss Hazelwood who arranged the meeting. The hymn, My God the Spring of all my Joys and prayer by the president, brought the meeting to a close. Mission Band Install Officers Rev. J. L. Foster took charge of the installation of officers for the United Church Mission Band when; they held their February meeting in the church school room on February 4t1i, The President, Billy Hart gave the call to worship. The opening hymn "Can a Little Child Like Me," was sung. Mari- lyn Maclean chose the scripture lesson from St. John's gospel, ch. 9, verses 1-11. Rev. J. L. Foster lead in prayer. "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", was chosen for the second hymn. Rev. J. L. Foster lead in prayer and also explained a chapter of the Study Book. Nyanga Two Villager:, The Secretary Jimmie Wylie read the minu tes, 35 answered the Roll Call. The singing of. Will Your Anchor Hold and the Mizpah benediction brought an interesting meeting to a cic se. School Inspecor, Guest Speaker Mr. J. Kincade of Goderlch, will be the guest speaker at the Howick Lions regular supper meeting being held in Gorrie, on Thursday evening. Febru- ary 14th. Mr. Kincade will speak on the proposed Zoning System for the Schools. It is expected D:st. Deputy Gov. Spry of Wingham, will make his official visit. Mr. jack Mealien and Bob MacDon- ald, both of London, were week-end guests with their parents in town, Mrs, H. I. Durst spent a few days in Lisowel with her sister, Mrs. Fran- ces Glossop, who with her daughter, Betty Ann, leaves on Feb. 14th., by plane from Mahon Airport to make her home in Halifax, her husband hay- ing signed in the permancrt Navy. New Conductor, Mr, Brawley The new conductor on Teeswater, Orangeville line of the C. P. R. is Mr J. A. Brawley of Orangeville. Mr. Brawley is a nephew of a former agent at Gorrie and has had 30 years' service with the Company. He replaces Dan O'Mara, who recently retired after more than 50 years' service. Wroxeter friends join in wishing Mr. O'Mara many happy years of retired life and welcome to our new conductor, Mr. Brawley. BODMIN FARM FORUM The Bodmin Farm Forum tint at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wil- kinson with 33 in attendance. The sub- ject under discussion was the costly trip from producer to consumer. The discussion was led by Riebard Procter, the ,Costly Trip from the Producer to the Consumer. This was a very hard question to come to agreement on. It caused a good discussion, they thought that some trips in gathering cream -led eggs could be done away with, such as two different trucks going over the Same route and just gathering part of the cream when one truck could do it all, Mr. Harvey Johnston was present will the pictures sent out by Nation- al Film Board, One on the comparison of Electricity on the farm and what it was like wihou Luta t ussCraaka,s it was like without it. Also a t rill on the. Warble Fly, Mr, Cecil Wheeler in- vited the forum to his home next week, Mrs. Calvin Robinson and Mr. Joseph Ytill was appointed Recreation Com- mittee, The minutes were read and adopted by Robert Yuill and Martin Grasby. Lunch was served of sand- wiches and coffee. niece of Mrs. Howey, to Mr. Charles Robert Bonney, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bonney, Princeton. The bride, given in marriage by, Mr. C. M. Howey chose a poudre blue sheer street-length dress and corsage of pink roses and pansies. The wedding music was played by Miss Verna Marshal, cousin of the bride. Miss Betty Priest Burford, attended the bride, wearing a pink silk crepe Street-length dress and corsage of red roses. Mr. Lyverne Hunt of Burford, acted as groomsman. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home. The table was decorated with pink candles and a love- ly three-tier wedding cake, topped with a pretty ornament of a bride and groom. The rooms were decorated with pink and white streamers. The bride's aunt, Mrs. Tiowey, was gown- ed in black crepe with corsage of red roses and the groom's mother was at- tired in brown crepe with a corsage of pink tea roses. Mrs. Fred Chant, aunt of the groom, and Miss Verna Mar- shall cousin of the bride, served. Later, amid showers of confetti the young couple' left for Niagara Falls and points east. The bride chose for travelling a dark green coat with mounton beaver and lime green acces- sories. Guests were present from Bur- ford and Princton.' On their return, Mr. and Mrs. Bonney will reside on the groom's farm, east of Princeton. BELGRAVE 6th Line Farm Forum The 6th Line East Way.7<mosh Farm Forum met at the home of Melvin Tay- lor with 25 present. The meeting was led by Mrs. Geo. Wightman with Mrs. Orton Grain as recreational leader. A good discussion was held Oil the sub- ject, "Both producers and consumers are one that marketing and pTocessing costs be as low as.possible, consistent, with wide distribution”. The answer is by having producers co-operatives and consumer co-operatiVes working close- ly together thereby eliminating unnec- essary profits. By using local produce as much as possible and the use of cer- eals in natural form as they %re health- ier and cheaper. More people should bake their own bread and tit cost of living would be reduced. The next meeting will be held at the 1 ome of Melville Bradburn, with Mr. Bradburn as leader. CULROSS-ALPS FORUM The Culross-Alps Farm Radio For;-- um was held at the home of Mr. John; Burchill on Monday evening, February- 11th., with an attendance of 19, Sonic: members feel that the Stock Yards in Toronto arc not absolutely necessary_ Cattle should be sold on a graded bas- is, the same as hogs, with fixed prices, It is felt that premiums such as dishes„ etc, should not be given away. There seems to be too many trucks on the road collecting cream, etc., fo: the farmer pays. Our community is in- terested in hogs, milk, cream, eggs and cattle. The next meeting will be held at the home of Ross MacRae on Mon- day evening.