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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-04-10, Page 12LYCETHEATR E Matinee Saturday aternoon at 2 p.m. Shaw starts evenings at 8 p.m. Saturday, 7.45 p.m. Thursday,, Friday, Saturday, April 10, 11, 12 ATHERINE McLEOD PHILIP DORN — In "I've Always Loved You" ..ItIg1,U,11111,111111, iii ................. .. ............ .114111.11111111111,14 ...... I .. ................ ..11$ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 14, 15, 16 (SPECIAL) ROSALIND RUSSELL ALEXANDER KNOX — In "Nurse Sister Kenny" TWO SHOWS EACH NIGHT-7.30 and 9.30 p.m. containing the names of all persons Who enlisted in the second world war from the Town of Wingham. Council resumed Mayor Kennedy reported that Can- ada Packers will provide a right of way across their land and deed it to the Town in return for a seven foot strip of laud .at the rear of their lot which is owned by the town., The Mayor and Clerk were authorized to give a quit claim deed to Canada Pa- ckers for the the seven foot strip in re- tinal, for the right of way. Estimates for 1947 were considered by Council. After examination of the etsimates it was was agreed that the setting of the tax rate be left over to a special Meeting to be held in two weeks. The matter, of having an ap- praisal assessment made was discussed. OBITUARY John Gilford Hall After fighting a losing battle against leukemia for the past three and a half months, John Gilford Hall died in his 13th year on Wednesday April 2nd, at his home. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Hall. Born in' Acton, he came to Wing- ham with his parents ten years ago. He was a student of the Wingham Public School, a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church and Sunday School, and of the Wolf Cubs. Surviving besides his parents are one brother, Willis, and three sisters, Mrs. R. Scott, Mrs. Alex McDonald and Miss Lorraine, all of Wingham. One brother, George, predeceased him in 1937. ' Funeral services were held on Sat- urday in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Wingham at 11 a.m., with Rev. Jack James officiating. The Boy Scouts headed the funeral procession to the Church, and grades, 5, 6, 7, and 8, at- tended the service in a body. A fur- ther service was held in Acton at 3 p.m. with interment in Fairview ceme- tery, Acton. The pallbearers were George Porter, Georges, Hall, Larry Hutton and Jack Hobden. The beaut- iful floral tributes were carried by Floyd Jenkins, Willard Platt, Ronald Murray, Lowell MacDougal, Jim Chit- tick and Raymond Bennett. 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MINNS •••••••• ItinnOnt 01.1•10. 1111.11111 Itnn1101. •••••• 411011111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 When we re-sole your shoes—and do a complete relasting job —they look and fit as "good as new". BROWNE'S Shoe Repair 111111N1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111J/ spending the Easter vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bamford. Miss Ills Taylor of Stratford, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Speigleberg and children visited with Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth Campbell on Saturday. Mr. Ronald Taylor, Mrs. Bert Tay- lor visited on Saturday with Mrs, N. G. Ainslie of Goderich. Mr, Ralph Rodger of Renfrew, is visiting his brother Mr, Emerson Rodger and Mrs. Rodger. Miss Pearl Jamieson is spending this week with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. E, Jamieson of Ashfield. Owing to road conditions there was no servieeiti the Westfield Church on Sunday, It is hoped the snow will be off the roads lbefore,the week is out. ST. HELENS Owing to road conditions the open-ing of the'Beef Ring has been post- poned until next week. Meat will be available Wednesday afternoon, April 16th. Easter visitors in the community in- eluded Mr. and Mrs, Neely Todd and David of Stratford, with Mr. and Mrs. Todd; Mr. and Mrs, Del, Brown of Waterloo, with Mr. and Mrs, R. Woods; Mr. and Mrs. G. It. Miller of London, with Mr. and Mrs. C. Taylor and Mr. and Mrs, W, 1, Miller; Mr. and Mrs, G. S. McIntyre and Donald If you are having your home wired this Spring or • are replacing old out-of-date fixtures, come in and look over our fine selection of fixtures that we have just received. DISTINCTIVE FIXTURES for Porch, Kitchen, Diningroom, Bathroom, etc., both Fluorescent and - Incandescent. I I I RADIO SERVICE • Lighting Fixtures TELEPHONE 161 - FREE DELIVERY - Smith's Economy Food Store 1414' Soft-Weve 1000 sheet roll SCOTT TISSUE 15c Hyprokrepe 200-ft. rolls PAPER TOWELS 43c Fancy Quality Culverhouse PEAS, tin .......... Viau Plain SODAS, 2 lb. box ...... ...... „........43c Freshly Ground While You , Wait REX COFFEE 53C lb Zealand 24 oz. jar Argo Gl'tss 1 lb. pkg. DILL TICKLES 29c LAUNDRY STARCH 15c Graves Choice 28 oz. tin Argo 1 lb. pkg; SOLID PACK. APPLES ,.....25c CORN STARCH 15c KRAFT DINNER—Cooks in 7 minutes, pkg. 19c Robin Hood Qttick Cooking OATS, 5 lb. bag —32c ClubHouse Pure PEANUT BUTTER, 1 lb. jar 43c FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES Size 300s Lemons 3 for 12c i 96s Pink Grapefruit, 4 for 30c New carrots, bunch . . ... Waxed Turnips, lb, 5c Size 220s Oranges, doz, .......53t Cooking Onions lbs. 27e 'Size 288s NAVEL ORANGES, dozen . . — —29e Firm NEW GREEN CABBAGE . .2 lbs. 13c Size 60s ICEBERG HEAD LETTUCE, 2 for 25c Size 96s SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT, 5 for ..25e SEE OUR DISPLAY OF CURED and COOKED MEATS UNDER SANITARY REFRIGERATION AND WE SLICE COOKED MEATS TO YOUR SPEC/AL ORDER, 1111111111111.1111111111111M111111116 PAGE TEN THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, April 10th, 1947 ;TOWN COUNCIL HELD LENGTHY SESSION (Continued from Page one) tight. In connection with the Red Cross .drive the completion of the cam-. asaign was in sight and $2950 was now collected and a return from Bluevale Lemon Juice Recipe Checks Rheumatic Pain Quickly If you suffer from rheumatic, arthritic, or neuritic pain, try this simple, inexpensive boom recipe. Ger a package of Ru-ex Prescription from lour, druggist. Mix it with a quart of water, add !she mice of 4 lemons. It's easy and pleasant.' You need only 2 tablespoonfuls two times a day. Often within 48 hours—sometimes over-in:On—splendid results are obtained. If the r..aras are not quickly relieved and if you do Ibor feel, better, Ru-ex Prescription will cost you nothing to try. Your money refunded if it does not hem you. Your druggist has or can get Itia-.ex for you. '..MtKIBBONS DRUG STORE would likely put the amount over the objective: The council complimented Coun. Campbell on his successful campaign, Conn, Rae reported for the Band Committee that it had been decided to disband the present Band and start off fresh with a group of younger players. All the instruments were being called in and a fresh start would be made. The report of Mr. H. L. Sherbondy, Auditor for the year 1946, was present- ed and accepted. The statement of arrears of taxes at this date was examined by council. The total arrears amounted to $1949.39 and the clerk was instructed to enforce collection of all business tax in arrears forthwith, Council adjourned Council met in the front hall with Rev. Alex. Nimmo present. While Mr. Nimmo offered a dedicatory prayer Mayor Kennedy and Chief Constable Bert Platt unveiled the Honour Roll Waldo E. Weir Following a lingering illness, a life long and highly respected resident in the person of Waldo Emerson Weir, entered into rest at his home in Wrox- eter, on Wednesday, March 26th. Deceased who was in his 64th year was the third son of Isabelle Weir and the late Wm. Weir, and was born Sept. 1883, on Lot 14, Con. A; Howick. Upon reaching manhood he took over the homestead where he farmed until ill health forced him to retire six years ago to Wroxeter, where he has since resided. In 1912 he was united in mar- riage to Edith Lilliam Bush, to this union were born three children, Mrs. Allister Green (Gladys W.), Wroxet- er; Lloyd E., Toronto, and Edith M., at home, all of whom are left to Mourn a loving husband and father, He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Isa- bel Weir, two brothers, David of Ho- wick and John of Chicago, His father, and two brothers, Dr. Wilford of Tor- onto, and Robert in infancy predeceas- ed him. Mr. Weir was an active and devoted member,of Salem United 'Church, hav- ing served as an elder*for many years, also took a keen interest in the Sunday school, holding the office of secretary treasurer for over 35 years, .A kind friend and neighbour he will be great- ly missed by a wide circle of friends. Funeral services were held from his late home on Saturday, Mar. 29th, with Rev, G. G. Howse of Gorrie, in charge in the absence of his pastor, Rev. J. L. Roster. Pallbearers were Howard Wylie, Frank Green, Allen Munro, Morrison Sharpin, William Bolt, Al- bert Gallaher. Interment was made in Wroxeter Cemetery. DEATHS MacINNES—In Turnberry, on Satur- day, April 5th, 1947, Dorothy Mac Machines, in her 5th year, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Machines, Funeral service was held on Tuesday from the family resi- dence, Turnberry, at 2.30 p.m. with interment in Wingham Cemetery, BELGRAVE Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jones and Susan of London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Me- Callum Miss Fairy Fells is spending the' holidays with her uncle, Mr. David Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Johnston and children of Blyth, with Mr, and Mrs, Louis Stonehouse, Miss Lautetta Mcllurncy of Lon. don, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. M. Shoebottorn, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Pickell, Chatham, and Mr. and Mrs, Goldie Wheeler and little son, London, were holiday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. H. Wheeler. Mr; and Mrs. Chas. Johnston,.Port Burwen, visited with Mr, and Mrs, Geo. Johnston, Miss Lois McGuire, Lomlon, spent the week-end at her home here. Mrs. Huffman and Bonnie, Toronto, arc visiting with Me, and Mrs, Jack, Wilson. Miss Lois Kelly, London, with Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Armitage and family, and Mrs. Jas. Young, all of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meturney. Mr, and Mrs, McMillan, Listowel, with Mrs. R. Scott. Guests at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Wm. VanCattitp on Sunday, were Miss ton, visited with Mr. and Mrs. H. Ir- win and other friends over the holi- day. Miss Verna Johnston of London, spent the week-end with Miss Nora VanCamp, A euchre and dance was held in the Forester's Hall, on Monday evening. Mrs, Earl Noble and Calvin Robinsotit were winners at cards with Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Martin, receiving consola- tion prizes. McDowell's Orchestra supplied music for dancing. United Church W.M.S. Met The United Church W:M.S. met on Wednesday, April 2nd,, for their Eas- ter Thankoffering meeting with 14 pre- sent, The President, Mrs. H. Wheeler had charge and used the Easter Pro- gramme ott the theme, "God's Book of Life," "Christ, the Living Word". Easter Hymns were sting and the following assisted with the programme, Mrs. G. Martin, Miss B. Procter, Mrs. J, Michie, Mrs, R. Chatithey, Mrs. 5, Anderson and.lVirs. Procter Mrs. Jas. Michie sang "The Old Rugged Cross,", During the business period, Mrs. Jas. Michie offered to'put the quilt together and it was decided to send it to Britain, Mrs.• 5, M. Coultes and Mrs. 5, Wheeler were dele. gates named to go the the Presbyterial in Exeter, VVESTilltLI) I Mr. Warren tamford of Preston, Is BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. 0. J. Coupland, Pastor 11 a.m.---"Tarning the Tongue" 7.30 p.m.--"Reckoning on God" Come, and 'Fellowship with us. APRIL 14, 8 p.m.—Rev, Clar- ence Keen of Toronto, Moder- ator of Fellowship of Baptist Churches of Canada, APRIL 15, 3 0,m. and 8 p.m.— Recognition Service, with In- spirational Messages by t a p• tist Pastors. Your Are Weleotte, of Meaford, with Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Miller; Mr, and Mrs. Ronald Rathwell of Norwood and Mrs. Al. Martin and Noddy of Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. E. J, Thom; Mr. and Mrs, Robert Mc- Qhillin and George of Hamiltorb with Mr. Wan and Miss Beatrice McQuillin. Miss W. D, Rutherford of Kirland ' Lake, Miss Helen Newton of Ottawa, Miss Joyce Newton of Wheatley, Miss Norma Weatherhead of Kinlough, and Mr. Charles McQuillin of Zurich, are spending the Easter 'vacation at their homes here.