The Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-02-06, Page 5A TOUCH OF SPRING
IN FEBRUARY
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his early education, Mr. Telford took
a business course at Owen Sound Col-
legiate, He joined the Western Foun-
dry at Wingham and , going to Tor-
onto about 40 years ago, became as-
sociated with the Gurney.Foundry Co,
Ltd. After a year spent in Detroit,
Mich.; he returned to- Toronto and
joined the printing business. He had
been head of the Telford and Crad-
dock Ltd. for 20 years.
In his younger years he was a keen
lacrosse player both in Wingliam and
with the old Elms Lacrosse team, To-
ronto.
Breaks Leg In Fall .
From Hospital Bed
Ill-luck in large parcels has been
the recent fate of Miss Janet ,McNair,
a resident of Grey township. While
recuperating from illness at Listowel
Memorial Hospital, Miss McNair fell
from her bed and suffered a broken.
leg. With her confinement materially
lengthened, Miss McNair will be a
patient at the hospital for several more
weeks.
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Lombard Plums, sweetened, 105 oz. tin _ . , . ...75c
Crushed PINEAPPLE, sweetened, 10$ oz. tin $2.10
SWEET RELISH, 60 oz. jar $1.17
ORANGES—size 344s Club House
2 dozen 35c COFFEE, lb. 53c
GRAPEFRUIT— 96s .Flowerdale
5 for . , ..... . .25c TEA, 1/2 lb. 50c
HEAD LETTUCE— Green
per head 15c CELERY, 2 bnchs. 15c
PINEAPPLE JUICE -
Unsweetened, per 48 oz. tin , 59c
Barker's Tasty Crisp SODAS, 2 lb. pkg. . „ .39c
Club House Minute TAPIOCA, 8 oz. pkg. 19c
BULK MINCEMEAT 20c lb.
(Bring your own container)
Robin Hood OATS, 5 lb. pkg. 27c
PIE PEACHES, 20 oz. tin 26c
1 MATCHES - 3 Boxes 29c
DREFT— for Silks, Rayons, Woollens, Dishes
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Thursday, February 6th, 1947
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WH I TECHURCH
Mr, and Russell Farrier and
daughter, Marion of Winghatn, visited
on Sunday with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. W. R. Farrier, and Mrs. Farrier
and Marion are visiting here for a few
days.
Miss Faye McClenaghan of London,
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spent the week-end with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan,
Mrs. Annie Henderson and her
granddaughter, Myrna Stockill of Po-
wasson, arrived here on Wednesday
to stay with her aunt, Miss C. Laidlaw,
who has spent the..past seven months
at the homeOf her niece, Mrs. Jas.
Falconer. Miss Laidlaw returned to
to home on Saturday.
Mrs, John Johnston has been under
the, doctor's care during the past week.
Messrs, Thos. and las. Robinson and
Mr, and Mrs„ Mason Robinson and
family visited on Saturday at the home
of the former's brother, Mr. Wm, Rob-
inson of Lucknow, Mr, Wm, Robin-
son has been very seriously ill during
the past weeks, suffering from the ef-
fects of a stroke, Their daughter, Mrs.
Cecil Wheeler of Morris, spent a few
days there last week,
Mr, and Mrs, Cecil Falconer and
Angus were in a head-on collision on
the Highway on Saturday night, in a
car which had been loaned when a
wheel of their own was broken, For-
tunately no one was injured although
extensive damage was, clone to each
car.
Mr. and Mrs. John Purdon and fam-
ily, visited one day last week with her
parents, ,Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Bolt
of Blyth.
Mr. Elroy Laidlaw purchased a
new car last week.
The heavy storm of last week mat-
erially slowed up and filled up .the
plowed roads but farmers are satisfied
when they can use their sleighs on the
main roads again.
Mr. Angus Mowbray spent a few
days last week with Detroit friends.
Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting
The Presbyterian Church had a very
successful annual meeting. on January
20th., in the church hall. The Moder-
ator, of Session, Rev. W. S. Sutherland,
I B. A., occupied the chair and Mr, Al-
bert Patterson was appointed secretary.
The recent death of Rev. A. H,
Wilson so soon after his removal to
Glamis and the high esteem in which
he was held throughout the congre-
gation were referred to and recorded
in the minutes. Sympathy was extend-
ed to his widow. Rev. Mr. Pollock, a
former minister of the congregation
for many years is now quite ill, and it
was agreed to send him a message as-
suring him that he was in the thoughts
of his former congregation, who were
praying for his recovery.
The chairman referred to the fact
that the work of the previous year has
been for the greater part directed by
Rev. Mr, Wilson and that credit for
the success of the year was to Mr.
Wilson.
Reports for the various groups and
societies were presented by those res-
ponsible. James Wilson for the Ses-
sion, Y.P.S. and the the treasurership;
Mrs. Robert Mowbray for the W.M.S.,
I Mrs. Dawson Craig for the Yottn
Women's Auxiliary, 'Gordon Elliott
for the Sabbath School, and Mrs. Jas.
McInnes for the. Cradle Roll, all of
whom were agreed on a successful
year..
New officers for the year 1947 in-
son, (highly praised for 13 years ser-
chided Ira Wall to replace James Wil-
vice) as treasurer; Albet't Patterson as
Secretary, Dawson Craig and John-
ston Connnas auditors and John Craig,
Robert Mowbray, 'Gordon Elliott and
Gordon McGee as managers.
Entire plans for the work of the
year were discussed and agreed upon
after which the chairman closed the
meeting with 'prayer.
BIRTHS
HOWSON — In Wingham General
Hospital, on Friday, January 31'st, to
Dr. Ross and Mrs. Howson, Luck-
no*, a daughter.
OBITUARY
Francis Dixon Sturdy
One of Wingham's popular and very
highly' respected residents, 'Frank Stur-
dy, died suddenly on Monday, Feb-
ruary 3rd, at his place of•business, fol-
lowing a heart attack. He was in his
53rd year. Born in Auburn, 'he came
to, Winghatn in 1927 where he since
conducted a billiard parlour business.
Frank was an expert marksman and
was a member of the all-star rifle team
for Canada, the only Ontario man se-
lected in November. He was recently
elected Utilities Commissioner and had
been a former Councillor. A veteran
of World War I he enlisted with' the
161st Huron Battalion, and. in World
War II was inspector at the stnaLl
arms plant, Long Branch, He 'was a
member of St. Paul's Anglican church,
Masonic Order and Wingliam Branch
180 Canadian Legion.
He is survived by his-wife, the form-
er Elsie Finch, to whom he was mar-
ried in 1920 at Toronto, and a son and
daughter, William, with the Bell Tele-
phone, Stratford District, arid litten
at home.
A private service will be held today
(Wednesday) from his late residence,
Vietiiria street, at 2.30 p.m., with the
funeral 'under the auspices of Wing-,
ham Branch of the Canadian Legion.
Rev. J. Id, James will officiate with
ferment in Wingham Cemetery.
Mrs, W. Lawson Smith
Mrs. Smith, wife of W. Lawson
Smith of Seattle, Wash„ formerly of
Turnberry, passed away on Sunday,
January 26th, She is survived by her
husband and two daughters, Mrs. Ole
KVerneries of SeattG, and 'Ardyln at
home. Mr. Smith is a brother of Al-
vin of 131tievale, Joseph E, of Turn.
berry and Mrs, Hugh Berry of Bruce-
field,
William .f. Telford
Williaiii John Telford, 68, active hi
the printing business for some years,
and president of Telford and Craddock
Ltd., died at his home, 23 Van DUSen
Blvd., Toronto,. He had been ill only,
two weeks.
Porlt in iianover, where he received
LOCAL AND PERSONAL ......... „ „
Mrs. H. P, Carmichael spent a few
days with friends in London.,
Mrs, Robert Peter of Timmias, is
spending a .couple of weeks at the home
of her aunts, Mrs, Wade and Mrs,
Whitfield,
Miss Madeline Donald, of Mount
Forest, and Miss Lottie Taylor Of At-
lantic City, spent the week-end with
the former's aunt, Mrs. S. A. Murray
and family.
Mrs. Irlma Jenkins spent last week
in Guelph with her daughter, Edna,
who was a patient in St. Joseph's Hos-
pital, have undergone an operation for
appendicitis.
Miss" ielen Forbes, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs, A, M. Forbes of London,
formerly of 'Wingham, received her
cap on Tuesday at Victoria Hospital,
London, where she is a nurse-in-train-
ng.
ST. HELENS
The annual meeting of the United
Church was held with Rev. M. G. New-
ton presiding. Reports presented
showed satisfactory progress in every
department of the work. The report.of
the W.M.S, showed 'that $139.00 had
been sent to the Presbyterial Treasur-
er, Mrs. Lorne Woods gave an en-
couraging report of the Women's As-
sociation which had been organized
last May. The Sunday School report
showed a balance of $12.66 and that of
the Missionary and Maintenance treas-
urer, that $180.00 had been forwarded
to headquarters. Rev. M. G. Newton
reported a resident membership of 94,
and the =riles of 15 non residents on
the roll. The report of the treasurer
showed all obligations met and a bal-
ance of $496.95 in the treasury. It, was
agreed to pay one-third of our alloca-
tion for the special. pension campaign
ftind, which Extends over three years.
The election of officers followed. The
retiring managers, Messrs. A. Gaunt,
L. Woods, D. Todd and D. Phillips
were re-elected. Messrs. Murray Tay-
lor and Allan Miller were appointed
auditors. The Secretary-Treasurer,
Miss M. C, Rutherford and the presi-
dent of the Missionary and Mainten-
ance, Rev. M. G. Newton and Mrs.
Gordon were re-elected. The follow7
ing ushers were appointed. Don Cam-
eron, Billy McPherson, Harold Taylor
and Allan Miller, After the meeting
had been adjourned an address was
read by Mr. Andrew Gaunt and as a
token of appreciation of the untiring
efforts of Rev. and Mrs. Newton, Mr.
Newton was made the recipient of a
chest of silverware, a presto cooker
and a sum of money. Unfortunately
owing to illness Mrs. Newton was un-
able to be present. At the conclusion
a pleasant social hour was enjoyed
when lunch was served by the ladies.
Messrs. F. J. Todd and Tom Todd
are in Toronto this week attending the
annual meeting of the Ontario Aber-
deen-Angus Association, Mr. F. J.
Todd, will also attend the Convention
of the Dominion Association of which
he is past president. They were ac-
companied by Messrs. George Kennedy
and Frank 'McQuillan.
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