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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-11-06, Page 5MONUMENTS A family plot should be graced with the shrine-like beauty of a monument which will be -ever- lastingly a tribute to those at rest. We have many classic styles to suggest, and will Work with you on eustotri designs. Wm. Brownlie Box 373 'Phone 450 Alfred St. Wingham Inscriptions Repairing Sandblasting Memorials 25 years expetionce The latest in Portable Sandblast Equipment Work Personally Executed Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Strong and Pat— ricia visited friends in Kitchener on Sunday. Mr. Win. Spotton of Mount Forest, is visiting friends here this week. Red,Fropt .Grocery 'Phones: Our Prices Are. Lower Free 17 and 2 We Keep Down the Upkeep Delivery CAMPBELL'S BABY SOUPS , „ , .3 Jars 29c AYLMER. BABY FOODS , „ , . „ .3 tins 25c Beehive Corn Syrup, 5 lbs. . , 78c 2 lbs, , . 33c California SEEDLESS RAISINS . „ .2 lbs. 43c WAX PAPER (Food'Saver) 100 ft. rolls . . . „ 29c AMBER HONEY 8 lbs, $2.00 4 lbs. $1.00 OM llll llll $ ll MMUO llll WOOM 011111111 ll lll ll 140 lllllllllllllllllllllll HOMI ki lllllll WIII111 Robin Hood Oats 5 lb. bag 33c1 friends. Mr. George Armstrong of Tyner, Sask., has been visiting with Mr. Geo. Dane Sr., and Miss Margaret, and oth- er relatives in the vicinity, l llllllllllllllll llllllll $ ll llll tom lllllll momm lllll lll If III 111 111111, 11111111,1111„ GRAPEFRUIT .5 for 25c CABBAGE, lb. 5c = Waxed Turnips, lb. . 4c Oranges, 2 doz. . , .49c Lemons . . .3 for 12c Potatoes, 10 lbs. . . . 33c Cooking Apples, 3 lb. 25c BABY LIMA BEANS 2 lb. bag 35c Northern Spy Apples Combioa- bu. 2.35 ' lllll II VIAU SODAS (Salted) 2 lb. pkg. .33c NEILSON'S COCOA ... .1 lb. 34c lb. . .23c Oxford Inn PORK & BEANS in Tomato Sauce 2 20-oz. tins 37c TOILET TISSUE 3 rolls' 25c CAMPBELL'S VEGETABLE SOUP, 2 tins 27c Sturdy BOOTS - Rain, Snow, Sleet will soon be here! Weather, the elements in our new, sturdy, Real RUBBER BOOTS. No seams, with or without zipper closing. The finest anywhere. Choose them today. DUNLOP'S. Shoe Store ALL SHOES FITTED BY X-RAY .1•11111.111•1•110•011.. EXTRA PANTS Made to 'measure with your new suit, from the finest of English worsteds, in browns, blues, greys, etc., or we can make you a separate odd pair of trou- sers. Armitages Cleaners Dyers Back Again! Thursday, November .0 1947 study pharmacy, science, arts and four are now taking a course in medicine in Toronto. In domestic science, girls are taught to cook, entertain, care for children, finance, and conduct Chris- tian prayer and worship services. There is still a great work for there are 12,- 000,000 souls in the district under the W. S. jurisdiction and millions have never even heard of the Christian way of life. Mrs. Tavener, I3olmsville, told that Bert Armstrong Phone 181 B. A. Products Wingham .iinmioniomminnummomilimminiummw The New Look Smart, Flattering Full Back COATS JUST IN — A large shipment of NU-BACK CORSETTES and GIRDLES. Good size • range. WELWOOD'S Telephone 414w Wingham "Where Your Dollar Buys M 0 R E " "Quality" "Service" Sectional Meeting of W.M.S. (Contineud from page one) vegetables. There are two harvests each year—wheat in April and May and rice in August and, September, Beautiful trees as the banyan and bam- boo grow there also peanuts, sweet potatoes, cotton and sugar cane. Be- cause of present inflation, one pound of sugar costs, in Chinese money, $1150 or $1.00 Canadian funds.' In 1937 there was a great famine in that district, The great plain of Chengtu is 40 x 90 CHANGE TO WINTER LUBRICANTS just as unthinkable to wear a bathing snit durlitg snowfall as it it to use heavy oil and grease for winter driving! So why not lick the possibility of trouble -caused by improper lubricants. Let us make the change for youl fail monies donated over the allocations go- the Building Advance, either China, India or hospitals in Western Canada, She also told of attending Dominion i3oard last June, On the IIome Missions there are ninety-nine missionaries and seventeen women and some men went .to outlying districts last summer to conduct services and Sunday schools. Thy will be done on earth Lord grant me grace to see - That if Thy_ will is to be done It must be done by me, The session closed by singing a hymn and the National Anthem and benediction by Rev. J. A, Burden.. Huron-Bruce Forum Huron-Bruce Farm Forum met at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Oscar Hol- mes on Monday night with an attend- ance of .25. The topic for discussion was "Youth on the Farm." The fol- lowing questions asked were "How many young people between the ages of 16 and 25 are present at this meet- ing, There were 9 young people pres- ent. (2a)Some people claim that farm- ing is not on a par with other occup- ations, as a career choice for young people because of . longer working hours, lack of conveniences and not as much recreational life. (6) What remedies would you sug- gest? (b) We thought that the Gov- ernment should guarantee a steady price so we could work on a paying basis. The rest of the evening was spent in playing progressive euchre with high prizes going to Mrs. Lorne McAllister and Jack McKague and low to Andrew McKague and Harvey Jenkins. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Frank McCormick, Regret for time wasted can become a power for good in the time that re- mains. And the time that remains is time enough, if we will only stop the waste and the idle, useless regretting. —Arthur Brisbane There arc no fragments so precious as those of time, and none are so heed- lessly lost by people who cannot make a moment, and yet can waste years. GORRIE Mr. and Mrs. Bill Martin of Guelph spent the weeksend at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Galbraith. Mrs. Frances Strong, Mr. Roy Strong and Stewart were visitors at Teeswater •on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pennington. Mrs. C. Michel and Karen spent Sat- urday and Sunday in Kitchener. Mr% and Mrs. H. V. Holmes and Miss Perkins are spending this week in Toronto where they attended the funeral of a friend, Robert Greer, on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Greer was a one-time resident of Gorrie. Mr. and Mrs. W. H, Marshall are visiting with their son, Alex and Mrs. Marshall in Stratford. Marked 94th Birthday Possibly the oldest resident of How- ick Township, Mr. Chas. Irwin, mark- ed his 94th birthday on Sunday, Nov. 2nd, Born in Darlington township, near Bowmanville„ he came with his parents in 1860, when seven years of age to Howick where his. father took up the laud, lot 12, too, 10, on which he has continued to reside ever since, • Although not enjoying as good health as formerly he is still able to make his weekly drive of over three, miles into Gorda. with his horse and buggy, and toritinues to look after his fowl. Failing eyesight prevents him from reading of which he was very fond but lie listens to the radio and continues to be interested in the political ques- tions of the day. Mr. Robt. Harrison has taken over the mail route formerly operated by Air. Reg, Newton. CUSTOM BUILT Kitchen CABINETS .Plastic Wall Tile For Kitchen and Bathroom In Practically Even. Colour RUBBER. band Mastic Tile Flooring for Homes, Offices and Stores. ESTIMATES FREE Norman Rintoul 'Phone 251 Wingham S Robinson gave two interesting read- ings. The meeting was closed with singing of a hymn and prayer. A very delightful lunch was served by the hostess. The W.M.S. of the United Church will meet at the home of Mrs. L. N. Whitley on Thursday, November 6th, at 8.30 p,m. Roll Call, A thought on "Peace." Young People's Union will meet in the church on Wednesday, at 8.30 p.m. Plans are being made to attend Young People's Conference in Clinton on Fri- day. Cars will leave at 7 p.m. Miss Agnes Darling of Southampton, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Knowlson Hueston. Mr. David Fortune and Miss Agnes Fortune of Wingham, attended the .Bolton-Anger wedding on Saturday in St, Stephen's Church. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mundell and family of Blueva.le, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Whitfield on Sunday. Mr, Wm. Ferguson and Mr. Roy Ferguson of Blackstock, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williams and Miss Evelyn Eng- lish of Bowmatwille, Mr. and Mrs, Roy Ferguson of Meadowvale, Mr. And Mrs. Fred Ferguson and Mrs; Frank Norwich of Guelph, who were here for the funeral on Tuesday, visit- ed with Mr. Sam Ferguson and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ferguson. Mrs. Mary Gamble visited with friends in Mitchell last week. ". Mr. and Mrs. Vanderlip and Linda, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Vanderlip, all of Listowel, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Robt Harrison. Mrs. Thos. McClement of Moles- worth, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar. Mrs. Eliza McCall of Brussels, was a recent visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank King. Mr. and Mrs. Harry King and Glen, spent the week-end with friends hi Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King returned with them after spending few weeks in Toronto. Mrs. 'Wm. Earngey visited her son, Joe and Mrs. Earngey in Hanover. Mr, and Mrs. Ken Hastie and fam- ily, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack 'Maguire at Clifford, Mr, Bill Newton went to Guelph last week to take over his new position as District Supervisor of the V.I.,A, We wish hint every success. Our sympathy is extended to the Vittie .family whose father, Mr. Thos. Vittit Sr., passed away quite suddenly in Saturday evening, in his 78th year. Funeral service was held on Tuesday We are sorry to report that Mr. John Montgomery . has been confined to his bed and is suffering a good cleat. We hope there may soon be an int- Mr. and Mrs, W. A, Cathers of Salem, spent Sunday with. Mr, and Mrs, .Chas, Mr. And Mrs. Cliff Cook and family, also Mr. and Mrs. Jack Musgrove, vis- ited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Pet- er Merklinger of Waterloo, Mr. Thos. O'Krafkasof Elmira, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Vern Clark and family " of Wroxetcr, were visitors with Mr. and Ms. Ted Day on Sunday. Caroll Evans Gregg A very large number of friends gathered at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 28th, to pay last tribute to Carroll Evans 'Gregg, whose death occurred on the Saturday evening previous, De-. ceased was in his "49th year, and was born and spent his life on the farm where he died, the son of the late Wm, H, Gregg and Minnie Evans, In June, 1926, he was married to Vera Hues- ton, daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. John Hueston, Gorrie, who with one daughter, Erland, and a son, George, both at home survive, also his mother, Mrs. W. H. Gregg, and` one sister, Mrs. Cecil Day, Gorrie. He was highly respected by all who knew him. A member of the United Church, Director of .the Howick Ag- ricultural Society and of the Fordwich Telephone Co. Rev. G. G. Howse, assisted by Rev. Hugh Wilson of Brussels conducted the service. Miss Jean Sparling sang, "When His Loved One Sleepeth." Interment was in Gorrie cemetery. Pallbearers were Fred Hyndman, Jack Hutchison, Milf. Nash, Harry Hastie, Irving Toner and Tom Earl. Bearers of the beautiful floral tri- butes were: Percy Ashton, Chas, Black, Roy Strong, Tom Ritchie, Jack Cathers and Vic Shera. • Friends and acquaintances were in attendance from Bowmanville, Black- stock, Meadowvale, Guelph, Stratford, Harriston and Wingham. Bolton - Anger A very pretty wedding was solemn- ized in St. Stephen's Anglican Church by Rev. J. C. Caley on Saturday, at 2,30 p.m., when Florence Mary Eliza both, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Anger, was united in marriage to Wm. Bolton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bol- ton of Hanover. Given in marriage by her father, theibride was gowned in white satin with headdress and veil which extend- ed to a slight train beyond her gown. She carried red roses. Miss Katharine Bolton, sister of the groom, her only attendant, wore blue. Mr. Bruce Anger, brother of the bride, was best man. Traditional wedding music u!as played by Mrs. J. C. Caley. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. For the wedding trip to Guelph and Fergus, the bride wore a suit of green with black and gold trimmings. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Carroll Gregg, Erland and George, Mrs. W. H.',Gregg, and Mrs. Cecil Day, wish to thank all friends for the kindly expressions of sympathy, during their recent sad bereavement, for the beautiful flowers, loan of cars, and especially the neighbors who so kindly assisted, also Rev, G. G. Howse and Rev. H. Wilson, Brussels, Mr. George Nulnt, Mr. and Mrs. W. Henderson and Dorothy of Lis- towel were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. August Keil. Mrs. G. G. Howse, Mrs. P. Kahle, Mrs. L. N. Whitely, Mrs. Len Ruttan, and Mrs. A. Taylor, attended the meet- ing of the W.M.S. Presbyterial in 13luevale on, Tuesday of last week, Mr. Philip `-larding of Toronto. spent a couple of days with friends here last week. Recent newlyweds Mr, and Mrs. Mac Steurnol, and Mr. and Mrs. Wes- ley Howes, were honored on Monday .everting of last week when friends gathered itt the hall and both, thanks were presented with a purse of money. Dancing was enjoyed to the musk of nrowit's Orchestra. Hallowe'en Party The Howick Lions Club treated the children of Howick township to a Hal- loweeit Party in the rink on Friday evening. Prizes were given for best dressed boy and girl, and best emnie eosttime in the different age groups. There were a goodly number coopet- big and each child was treated to a chocolate bar and a hot dog. Contests were also enjoyed. Don't forget the quilting course be- ing held in the Orange Hall on Thurs- day arid Friday of this week from 10 a,m. to 4 p.m. It is hoped that many are planning to attend thins practical course. On Friday, Nov. 14th, a Dis- trict Course "Personality in Dress" will he held in the town ball, one day only, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A dance was held in the hall on Thursday evening sponsored by the L. Wilbee's Orchestra supplied musk. Mr. and Mrs. Reg Newton were re- membered by the mail staff of the Gorrie Post Office at their home in Wroxeter on Thursday evening and presented with a combination 'table and magazine rack. Mt. Newton served as mail carrier on R. R. No. 2, for many years, "Mrs. Frances Strong has returned from visit with friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Wilson and Phyllis, Mr. Alex Taylor and Mrs. caste 'Taylor spent Sunday in Bramp- ton. Mrs. A. MeAtiehad 'of Brampton accompanied them home and is visit- ing the Wilson faultily and other New Colours, New Trims; New Lines in soft, Pure Wool Cloths chosen with an eye to QUALITY and VALUE. There's a nice size range in this large stock—and prices are right ! AS LOW AS $36.50. • • SMART. ACCESSORIES Fine Kid GLOVES Black $2.50 Figured Sheer SCARVES $2.50 Nylon Sheer SCARVES $1.95 Smart Plastic BELTS $1.19 (Colours) HANDBAGS— Leather and Plastic— New Styles, Combina'- tion,Hand and Should- er Strap, ea. . . . . $7.25 Smart selection of new UMBRELLAS (Plastic and Taffeta) from $3.95 - $4.95 MEALS LUNCHES SHERBONDY'S COFFEE SHOP FOUNTAIN SERVICE Delicious Ice Cream Sodas and Sundaes Bricks always available 011111111111111.11.110.0 Next to Lyceum Theatre WINGHAM onto, spent the week-end with their mother, Mrs, T. Nash, who celebrated her 80th birthday on Sunday. Mr. Edgar Jacques had a clearing auction sale of farm stock and imple- i ntents last Wednesda Mrs. Thos. McMichael of Wroxeter, tont a couple of days recently with her sister, Mrs. David Gathers, Mrs. AS. Shera and Airs .Arthur Chapman returned home on "Wednes- day from Palmerston Hospital, where they were patients for the past month, following a car accident. We hope they will continue to improve. Mrs. Robt Ashton spent several days at the home of her brother, Mr, Edgar Jacques, Orangehill. Presbyterian Ladies Aid The monthly meeting of the tad- les Aid of the Gorrie Presbyterian Church was held on. Thursday after- noon at the home of Mrs, Burns Stew- art 'when a quilt was quilted. A 'short Thanksgiving program was given, iThe scriptttie reading was taken by Mrs.., Gibson, Miss Annie Murray and Mrs, miles and has a population of 1700 to the square mile,-and is well irrigated so is not subject to famine. There is a serious housing situation as 10,000 homes were bombed or burn- ed during the war. The W. AL S. schools were also burned so money is required to re-build so the work may be carried on. There is still much un- rest and civil war in China. The north is dominated by Communists, backed by Russia, and Chiang is trying to conquer these and unite his country again. 4 Miss Sparling has seen many social changes in China. The women in China no longer bind their feet but be- cause of this they have ninth hard manual labour to perform, when before they lived in, seelusion. Many women now go without sleeves in their dress- es and have permanents as Western afternoon, at 2 p.m., from his late rest- women do, Many women are in in- fluential positions and in churches Miss Melds Taylor of Wingham, Hence with 'Rev J. C. Catty officiating. there are as many Women elders as spent Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Interment took place in Gorrie cone- men. There are women dentists, they Mrs. E. C. Taylor., Mr. Taylor has been terY. confined to bed for the past week with a severe told, Misses Pauline Heinthiller and Mar- lene Barton o..f Toronto, spent the week-end with friends ai town and provement, were guests at the Doltoti-Anger wed- ding on Saturday. Mrs. Frances Earttgey and Miss Muriel Lambert of Harriston, were week-end visitors with Miss Kate rngey. Miss Alma Nash, Mr. and Mrs. IC P. Nash and Margaret, gall of Tor-