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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-03-20, Page 5"Curtain Time" Time to bright- en up and reno- vate with new curtains, drapes New Patterns, textures and col ours will. add charm to your windows. See our selec- tion at Welwood's this week! • 403m.06fAmtoxo•Wow4s44,.,:,;44;k4 White and Ecru CURTAIN I I Yd., 79c NET COTTAGE SETS New Colours and designs $2.95 - $4.50 pr. CLEAR PLASTIC Yd. 50c BRIGHT ' CHINTZ Yd., 79c FRILLED CURTAINS Red and Green Pair $3.50 COTTON CRETTONES• $1.19 yd. TAILORED NET CURTAINS Pr.; $4.98 061111.1•1111,1M. • MONKS 50" CLOTH , Heavy Quality Drapery $1.50 — $2.75 yd. RED and GREEN DOT Yd., 79c We take orders • for VENETIAN SHADES. Well constructed aluminum alloy 80c sq. ft. WELW I I General-Electric 25, 40, 60watt each LIGHT BULBS - - 15c SUGAR White or Pound 8C Yellow Graves PIE Aylmer Unsweetened Solid pack FILLER, 105 oz. . .$1.15 I APPLES, 105 oz. .. .79c Carmichael' SUPERIOR FOOD MARKET Phone 193 Prompt, Free Delivery, 10 aan., .4 p.m. SPECIALS— THURS., FRIDAY SATURDAY Aylmer 1(1 ,oz. tin EGETABLE SOUP - - 8c Unsweetened Texas 20 oz. tin Grapefruit Juice - 2:23c vis;H v,lertex's Floor 1 lb. tin Hawe's Floor 49c GLOSS pint tin Limited Quantity 20 oz. tins Bulk PORK & BEANS MACARONI, 2 lbs. I3c Radios Work Like A Charm When REPAIRED at McGILL'S That's the shop that wins applause for Re- pair Jobs that STAY repaired. Complete Overhauling McGILL Radio Repair ' 0 100% All Wool Sport Jacket Casual SMARTNESS FOR SPRING Right for all casual occa- sions and a honey of a wardrobe stretcher. Carefully tailored Tweed and Gabardine Sport . Jacket. $18.50 - $35.00 SLACKS Quality slacks in light- weight wool, flannel and gabardine. Solids - checks ,- stripes to team up with Spring Jackets HANNA'S Men's Wear •1111.11110•111111011110 HAVEYOU HAD YOURIPHOTO TAKEN jRecently? Our skilled photogra- phers capture charm and likeness with a softness unsurpassed. Arrange for a Sitting Now. We specialize in Weddings, Family Groups and Children's Pictures 44: Falconer Photo Studio WINGHAM ONTARIO FRESH BREAD, BUNS, CAKES, PASTRIES ; TELEPHONE 2 or 17 n t Gr (eery WINGHAM m • L FOR TEENSTERS • a I FR 111- 1 N n t Featuring illitiontiationtiolatitrothintioommithimiliffittili month nl Brown Leather Loafers in new Dark Shades. Youthful Ballerinas in Brown Leather They're Smart for Spring! Widths AA, A, B and C. Sizes 4 --- 9 hys Pollock "SHOES FOR ALL THE FAMILY" ▪ M...971W MM ..1 a I a a • • a n n a a a n a a a a a n a • .1.111.1.1101111111MM.1111 GORRIE The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. A. Hamilton, who received word of the death of her sis- ter, in Wyoming, Ont. Mrs. Hamil- ton left on Wednseday morning to at- tend the funeral. Mrs. A. McKenzie of. Harriston, spent a couple, of weeks with her sis- ter, Mrs. Robt. Graham and other friends. Mr. John Sparling and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sparling of Listowel, were visitors in town on Tuesday of last week. Mr. Ed, Bricker of Brantford, has been visiting,with friends here. He al- so spent a day at Teeswater with rela- tives. • • Women's Auxiliary The W, A, of St. Stephen's Church, met on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs, Geo, King with an :at- tendance of seventeen. The work of the afternoon was piecing .epilts. The devotional period was conducted by the President, Mrs, H, V, Holmes, Roll Call was responded to with a ver• se of a fav9ritc Lenten hymn, Mrs. Ritchie gave the Bible reading. Plans were made to hold the postponed Baz- aar and hot dinner on Saturday, Mar. 29th. At the close of the meeting a delicious supper was served by the hostess, Alonzo Sparling Sorrow was occasioned the many friends and relatives of Alonzo Spar- Spading, when they learned of his death last Thursday, following a severe stroke, at his home in Howick Twp, Deceased, who was in his 74th year, was the fifth son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward E. Sparling of McKillop Twp., where Mr. Sparling spent his life until moving near Wroxeter ten years ago. Surviving besides his wife, the for- mer Emmie Hart, whom he married in 1917, are three daughters, Mrs, Wil- fred Elliott, (Evelyn) of Gowanstown; Mrs. Walter Eaton, (Maude) of Sea- forth, and Miss Hazel Sparling of Wroxeter. One daughter predeceased him. Surviving also are one brother, Allan of Cleveland, Ohio, and one sis- ter, Mrs. Wm. Shade, (Acidic) of Eg- mondville, Twoesisters and four bro- thers predeceased him, Mr. Sparling also has five grandchildren. Due to weather and road conditions the funeral was held from the 'Gorrie Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon with interment in Wroxeter Cemetery. Rev. Foster and Rev: Howes of Wrox- eter and Gorrie United Churches offic- iating. The pallbearers were Messrs. Ewart McKercher, Harvey Adams, Allan Griffith, Carl Griffith, Ross Sanderson, and Harry Adams. Postmaster Brown and Miss Myrtle Short were two very busy people sorting mail on Friday. The first mail train since March 1st, arrived about '7,30 on Thursday evening, bring- ing an acumulation of letters, papers, and magazines which were eagerly re- ceived by local residents. Mr. Emerson Ruttan returned to Victoria Hospital, London, on Wed- nesday, where he is to spend some time. X-rays taken were quite satisfac- tory. Miss Esther Adams of Wroxeter, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King. The W. A, of the United Church will meet in the Board Room of the. United Church at 2.30, Thursday after- noon. Red Cross In a public address Mrs. Ellis, a for- mer Red Cross President for Ontario, says, "If the Red Cross is to carry on and do the work it should do we must have.a successful campaign now. Ob- jective of Gorrie and district is $600.00. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Switzer, Billie and Bobby, spent Thursday in Mt. Forest. Messrs. Donald Campbell and Earl King were in Toronto on Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Harold Edgar has returned from Wingliani -Hospital but is still confined to her bed. The many friends, of Mrs. Clarence Sparling will regret to learn that She underwent an operation in Listowel Hospital last week. Her condition is reported satisfactory. At the Young People's meeting in the United Church, next Sunday even- ing, Miss White will be guest speaker. Service to commence at 8 o'clock. Hockey Two hockey games in which this community were much interested in, were played last week in Wingham Arena. The first on 'Wednesday night with Londesboro, gave Gorrie the Championship of Group 2. Intermed- iate B W.O.A.A. The score was 3-5 in favor ofGorrie. Goals were scored by Heibien (3); Johnston (2); Neil- son (1); Townsend (1); Harrison (1), Players in both teams were congratu- lated on the cl'ean playing and good sportsthanship shown in the games. Gorrie now meets Allenford, the nor- thern group winners, in a two game, total goals, series the first of which was played in Wingham on Friday night, when'theGorrie team were again winners with a score of Gorrie, 9; Al- lenford, 4. Goals scored were by Har- rison 3, Johnston 2,Keilson 2, Heibien, 1; 'Underwood, 1. Lineups for Gorrie, Goal, King; defense, Irwin, J. Parrish; centre, Neilson; wings, K. Underwood, Heibien, alternates, Ken. Johnston, Zimmerman, Townsend, J. Under-' wood, 13. Parrish, Harrison. Manager of the team is Manfred Irwin, C. G, I, T. will hold their meeting at the home of Mrs, A. Stephens on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. Miss Love, the School nursc, will be the guest speaker, The Young People's Union will hold their Sunday evening meeting in the S. S. room, A weltotne is extended to allto attend these services, Women's Institute The March meeting of the WI, was held at the Koine of Mrs, Fred Hynd- man on the 11th of the month with a good attendance of members and visit- MI, Mrs, Mel, Taylor took the preA sidetie,s Chair. Mrs. Percy Ashton gave a talk on curtains and sonic helpful tips were given in washing, ete., color, scheme aria hemming, Mrs. "A"' little bit of Ireland", The roll call How I make my Head save my Heels, brought out some helpful suggestions, also some exclamations of Oh ,I don't. Mrs, Bradnoc.k gave an interesting account of her recent trip to Californ, A dainty 'hutch was served by the hostess and her helpers. The April meeting be held at the home of Mrs, W. icing. Mr. Geo, :Harris of Herschel, Sask., who with his wife has been spending thewinter with relatives here and at WrOXeter, suffered a severe stroke on Monday and is now m Wiagliazlos- pia :rtis sister, Miss Mary Rates, LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. T. Y. Smith is visiting in To- ronto with her sister, Mrs. Jessie Ho- well. Mrs. G. J. Pratt of Toronto, is spen- ding a few days with Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hamilton, George Copeland of Western Uni- versity, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Copeland, Mrs. W. C. Haines of Clarksburg,, is spending a holiday at the home of Capt. and Mrs. W. J. Adams. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Hopper and daughters, Joan and Patsy, of Exeter, spent the week-end with relatives in town. Craig Armstrong of Toronto Uni- vesity, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. W. Arm- strong. BIRTHS STEPHENS—In St, Josephs Hospi- tal, London, on Thursday, March 11th, to Mr. and Mrs. M. H, Steph- ens (nee Edna Procter) a daughter, Jean Louise. CARTER—In Wingharn General Hos- pital, on Wednesday, March 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Carter, R.R. 4, Wingham, a daughter. McIVER—In Wingham General Hos- pital, on Friday, March 14th, to Mr, and Mrs. Donald McIver, R.R. Lucknow, twin boys. SALLYS SALLIES "Mind if we stay In the vestry for ra day or two while we look for an apartment?" WHI TECH URCH Mrs, Geo, Currie of East: Wawanosh was taken to Winghatn Hoqiital on Thursday suffering from a severe eye ailment, Mr. Elmer Shiell, London, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and It M. Shia, The Brick Church W,M.S. tact on Monday last at the home of Mrs. I., McGee, with a good attendance. Mrs, Leslie Wig,littnan was in charge of the Meeting and (Mrs. Dow in charge of, the topic from the study book on In- dirt, Mrs, Kenneth Mason had charge of the temperance readings, Mrs. Galbraith and Mr, and Mrs, T. K. Bibb of netroit, spent the week-end at the home of their father, Mr John T. Currie. of East Wawanosh, who cel- ebrated his 20th birthday at his home Thursday, March 20, 1947 THE WIN. GHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAG FIVE .4312111111111i11111211116111E11111l1111111121111111143111111k JUST RECEIVED A Shipment of VALENTINE "THE QUALITY SHOE" In Fine Oxfords and Work Toots FOR MEN BROWNE'S Shoe Repair lountsimmtimarisminuomnir 11111111111IMINUMMUNIINIMEM1111101111111M111111111111 a • a • a • a • a • a • a • a • a U a a a a • a a a a a a a a a a a • a a a .5c • • in New, Firm CABBAGE CARROTS, 3 lbs. .'.15c, ▪ Celery Lettuce TURNIPS, lb. n a n 11111 a FRESH FRUIT and VEGETABLES Size 112 Juicy NE Size 288 Size 200 doz, 11 Oranges, 2 doz. 69c 49c Grapefruit , —5 for 25c n ▪ Fresh Ilead Waxed 11 FRESH and CURED. MEATS Ott Moto Daily PASTRY FISH Fresh daily shipments of Cakes, Salmon Steaks Fillets Pies, 'Buns and a Variety of Cod Fillets and Herring B Tasty Breads other Pastries. Oysters Sea Foods PEAS Standard - • 3 20 oz. tins 39c DRIED FRUITS I Corn and Laundry Dates, Prunes, Figs, Raisins STARCH IL Strong gave the current events, Miss P.'rland Gregg gave the Motto, of Wroxcter,,passed away on Saturday. At the hockey game in the Owen Sound Arena on Monday night when :the Gorrie :leant played with Allen- ford, the score was 8-8 in favour of Allenford, at the end of the game. Scores being counted in this 2 game series, this left a tie, total scores for the 2 games being 4llenford 12, Gor- rie 12. Ten minutes overtime was played and ,Allenford scored again, giving them the championship by one -goal, Mr, Roy Strong and Harry Gowdy attended the Federation of Agricult- ure meeting in Clinton on Tuesday. • A car accompanying the 'Gorrie key team to Owen Sound, on Monday, was in collision with a truck near Hanover. Occupants suffered injur- ies, Bill Newton having to be taken to Walkerton hospital, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harrison and Mr. and Mrs, Earl Harrison spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs, Jack Doug- las at Listowel, Mrs. Allan Hyndman is spending -a few days with her parents, Mr. and, Mrs. C. Thompson near Harriston. W.M.S, Mrs. A, Stephens opened her home for the MarCh meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church. Twelve mem- bers and one visitor were present. The Theme of the meeting was "Fulfil- ling our Church Membership in Chris- tian Stewardship." The hymn, "0 n Lord of heaven and earth and sea" was followed by Silent Prayer. Mrs. L. = Ruttan had charge of the programme. The hymn, When I survey the won- drous Cross" was sung and then silent prayer. Mrs. Howse sang a solo, Vers- es of which were interspersed with the Psalmist Prayer, The Lord's Prayer in unison "Creation's Lord we give Thee Thanks" was sung. Mrs. Howse gave a very interesting report on the "Crus- ader's Cavalcade" held at Wingham. Mrs, L. Ruttan very ably presented the Study Book Chapters on "Co-op- eration through Christian Council and significance of the Church in India," = The President had charge of the bus-, Ill mess period. A speaker for the Eas- 17.11 ter Thank Offering meeting is hoped to be secured. Message of thanks was — read from Emmerson Rutton. Prayers of intercession for India by Mrs. H. Ashton, Mrs. G. Brown and Mrs Whitley. The Scripture reading, Ro- mans 10 chapter 13-15 was given by Mrs. , Ashton. The hymn, "From Greenland's Icy Mountains" was sung. The Mizpah Benediction brought an interesting •meeting to a close, Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed. 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I LEMONS--300s-3 for 10c, per dozen 40c • • se • 11111131111111114111[4111121111121111111111[111121111E311121111111115:111141111121111111Z11111111151111211111E111111111011111111111111 110•••••••••1.111* on Saturday. In the eseninig---a chicken dinner was served with plum puddling 'end the tradional birthday cake, with neighbours dropping in for a friendly chat. Mr. Currie received many con- gratulations by mail and phone and was mentioned in Andy Clark's over 90 broadcast last Sunday, His many friends here in East Wawanosh -wish him many happy returns of the day, Mrs. Cameron Simmons and ha'by, Nancy-,--an-d: her -mother, Mrs.--Charles Martin returned home front London on Friday and are with Mr. and Mrs. Simmons of Wingham„ Mr. J. G. Gillespie, the County road man in this district, and his men have treated themselves to a new truck and snow plow. They arrived here one day last week. Our roads should be kept clear enough of snow now to suit all the farmers,