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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-03-10, Page 5PRELUDE to SPRING THE NEW LOOK, with a certain air, a touch of sophisti- cation and as winsome as the first breath of Spring. COATS SHORTIES SUITS A whole new range! New soft fabrics, new styles and flattering new colours. Everything new but the quality and its the same fine standard you are assured of when you purchase at Welwood's. Drop in this week and look over these smart garments. There's a Complete Line of Accessories for your Spring Wardrobe. HATS, DRESSES, BLOUSES SWEATERS, GLOVES, TIES PURSES, SCARVES, BELTS, HOSIERY SPORTS WEAR • WELWOOD'S "Where Your Dollar Buys M 0 R E " Telephone 414w Wingham 0 SELF SERVE 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Food Market 2 tins lle ni„(, ZIalt 4 4 • • 4 6 4 4 4 4 2 pkgs. 27C AYLMER VEGETABLE SOUP Harry Horne's DOUBLE CREAM CUSTARD, 16 to KELLOGWS RICE KRISP1ES Rutherford's SELF SERVE We would like to thank the Residents of Wingham and District for their won- derful patronage during ottr Change-Over Sale. It is our intention to offer GOOD MERCHANDISE AT FAIR PRICES. We again welcome you to drop in and shop at your leisure. A New ‘N, ay to Take Milk Harry Horne's Jellytnilk Dessert PUDDING . - - -2 for 25c Extra Special - Verchere's PORK & BEANS, 20 Dz. tin 3 for 25c York SOAP FLAKES, bulk, lb., 25c Aunt Dinah PANCAKE FLOUR 21c PANCAKE SYRUP _ .35c Hedlund's Sandwich Spread, 2 for 25c GRAPEFIWIT JUICE (Sweetened) ine.•milaiiornwa 2 20.oz, tins 19e 1.93 47-Trs. WE DELIVEltiiiltAIN OR SWINE Wednesday, March 10, 1948 .,1111Tr. IniMown.104219MMOOLIMM, THE WING:HAM .ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE . WEDDINGS Morrison - Attwood Teeswater United Church was the scene of the ceremony when Harriett Ruth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Amos Attwood, became the bride of Charles Lincoln Morrison, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. I., Morrison, tucknow, Rev. D, A. Facey officiated, Given in marriage by her father, the bride was gowned in white satin fash- ioned with lace inserts and lace-edged sweetheart neckline, Her fingertip veil was caught to a coronet of orange blossoms and she carried pale pink carnations. As bridesmaid, Miss „Thelma Rid- ley was gowned ht pale blue with mat- ching headdress and gloves, and she carried pale pink roses. James Morrison attended his bro- ther as groomsman, and the ushers were John Attwood and Donald Gil- mar. Clifton Ireland played traditional wedding music and the soloist was Miss Velda Thornton. Following the reception at the Ven- dome Hotel, Teeswater, the bride don- ned a black ballerina frock with mul- berry accessories for the wedding trip. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison will reside in Guelph. formerly Laura Raby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, George Raby, former Wing- ham residents, passed away on Mon- day, ,March Sth, in Lindsay. Surviving besides her husband, is one daughter, julle. Mrs. Agnew was a niece of Mr. John Ruby of town, • Mrs, John T. Kncix The sudden death occurred on Sunday evening of Elizabeth Florence Wheat- ley, beloved wife of John T, Knox-, in her 54th year, About 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon she suffered a heart attack, passing away about 10 in the evening. Her death was a shock to her many friends, A member of St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church, she was born in Hullett township and in 1917 at Lon- desboro, was married to her bereaved husband, coining to Wingham about 10 years ago. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Stewart (Eileen) Jeffray, of Stratford, and one grandchild. ,The body is resting at Currie's Funeral Home where service will be held this afternoon at 2,30 p. in., with Rev. A. Nimmo officiating, Interment in Clinton cemetery. The pallbearers: Warren Gibbings, Thomas Appleby, Henry Dorman, William Sturdy, Elgin Joslin, Oliver Lawson. • Mrs. J. C. Reading The death occurred in Wingham General Hospital, of Mrs. John Charles Reading, the former Nellie Horning of Hamilton. Friday after- noon she suffered a stroke from which she never rallied, passing away three hours later. She was born at Ancaster and had been a resident of Hamilton for' many years. Her husband prede- ceased her in 1944 and three years ago she came to make tier home with her. sister-in-law, Miss Alice Reading. A valued member of the Anglican church she took an active interest in the W. A. Sdrviving are one. brother, Amos Horning of Detroit; and three sisters, Mrs. Gordon Macdonald of Hamilton, Mrs. W. MeLeish of New Westmin- ster, B, and (Mrs, Walter Allam, of Detroit also three step children sur- vive, Mrs, Barton Salmon (Dorothy), of Brazil, South America; Marjorie E. Reading, teacher in Prairie Bible In- stitute, Alberta, and Douglas Reading of Burlington, Ontario. A service was conducted by Rev. E. 0. Lancaster on Saturday evening at Currie's Funeral Home, prior to the remains being taken to Hamilton. The funeral service was held in the Chapel of Blackford and Wray's Funeral Home, Hamilton on Monday after- noon, with Rev. Sherring officiating. Interment was made in Hamilton cemetery. Albert Small In Toronto General Hospital, on Saturday, March 6th, the death occur- red of Albert Small, formerly of Wing- ham, His wife, the former Nellie Murch, of Wingham, predeceased him several years ago, Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Albert Woods, (Lil- lian), Mrs Rolph Pryne, (Nora), and Mrs. Peter Flock, (Arlene). The fun- services were held in. Toronto, on Tuesday, March 9th. Mrs Small was a nephew of Mrs. John Raby of Frances St., Wingham, ,Polloll'uffoAlloP+61.80 14109111Mirar e They Have Just Arrived! Easter CHOCOLATE NOVELTIES Chicks, Bunnies, Eggs priced from 18c - 60c 01111n •••• EASTER CANDLE NOVELTIES Bunnies, Eggs, etc. 35c - $2.00 Easter Egg Dyes 10c and 15c per pkg. Choose ypurs while the selection is large St. Patrick Day CARDS Sc - 25c THE RUSTCRAFT Easter Cards are more beautiful than ever-See them now and make your selection early. McKibbons EXPERT REPAIRS on all makes and models of RADIOS WASHERS REFRIGERATORS APPLIANCES For Satisfaction, Call McGILL Radio Service 'Phone 380 Wingham teem. Bob suffered considerably all through the years, sufferings whirls re- peated operations by skilful surgeons failed to .alleviate, except partially, and yet was cheerful and uncomplaining through it all, Besides his wife and two daughters, Genevieve and Patricia, he leaves a sister, Mrs. (Rev,) W. J. Watt of Whitechurch, and his brother, John Barbour of Brandon, Man, ROCKETS WON FIRST OF GROUP FINALS The Wingham Rockets copped the . first game of the finals here in Group five Thursday evening, when they downed the Southampton Fishermen 6-5. Jack Pym scored what proved to be the winning counter at the 10.52 mark on a pass from Young in the third period. Wingham opened the scoring in the first period, English denting the twine on a pass from Foster, but as the per- iod ended, the Rockets were on the short end of a 2-1 score. Applying the pressure in the second period, the loc- als found the net on three occasions to end the period four all. Bell and Fos- ter scoring the latter clicking for two. Johnson and Bates retaliated for Southampton. Both learns turned on the heat in the third stanza with the 'Rockets taking the lead at 6.35 and Pym slapping home. the pay off goal at 13,52, Southampton tallied, with but four minutes to play and pressed hard for the equalizer, but Groh turned in a stellar performance in the goal, thwart- ing the visitors on several break aways. Wingham-Goal, Groh, defence, Young, Bell, centre, Foster; wings, Templeman, English; alternates, Pym, 'Green, Cassidy, Brent, Hilbert. Southampton-Goal, Matherson, de- 1 fence, Johnson, centre, Mas- terson, wings, T. Bates, N. Bates, al- ,ternates, Nichol, Wamsley, Armstrong, , I). Bates, Sockett, Hetherington, Re- I ferees McFadden, Muir. . ( , First Period. 1. Wingham, English, (Foster) 9.15 2. Southampton, Masterson, 15.05. 3. Southampton, N. Bates, (Master- son) 16.47. Second Period. 4, Wingham Bell (Foster, English,) 50, ( 2. 1 5. Wingham, Foster (Young) 3.40. 6. Southampton, D. Bates, (Nichol), 4.25. 7. Southampton, Johnson (Nichol), 6,55. S. \\Ingham , Foster (Cassidy) 15.47. Third Period. 9. Wingham, Green (Brent) 6.85. .10. Wingham, Pym, (Young) 13.52. 11. Southampton, Armstrong (John- son) 16,47. GORRIE Mrs, Gershon Johnston, Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. J. C, Robinson, Sgt. and (Mrs. Herb Dainty and sons, vis- it on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Doug. Williams, London, and on Sun- day with Mrs. Elizabeth Naylor at the home of Mr. Wm. Ellsley, Benmiller. Several of the Donnybrook ladies have met at the different homes during the past few weeks to make quilts, some of which have been sent in the Auburn bale for European Relief. The following ladies have given their hom- , es for these meetings, namely: Mrs, Stuart ,Chaniney, Mrs. E. D. and Mm5. J. C. Robinson, Mrs. Chas. and Mrs- H, Jefferson, Mrs. Norman Thomp- son, Mrs. Arnold Craig and this we..-4t they will meet at the home of Mrs. Chamney. Mr, and Mrs. Joe Thompson' of towel, were Sunday visitors with Ma-. and Mrs. Norman Thompson. Miss Elaine Jefferson of Wingliata, High School was home over the.weeL-, end. Red Front Grocery 'Phones: Our Prices Are Lower Freo 17 and 2 We Keep Down the Upkeep Delivery Aylmer KETCHUP, 11 oz., 19c 12 bottles $2261 Shirriff's Sweetened Pudding Powders „ 3 for 34c Standard Quality PEAS . 2 20 oz, tins 25c • Case of 24 tins $2.90 Culver House Choice ,Quality Tip Top Choice Quality Diced Beets, tin . .10c Diced Carrots, tin . .10c CHATEAU CHEESE, 1/2 lb. pkg. 27c Quaker PUFFED WHEAT, 8 qt. bag . . „ . 20C Aylmer TOMATO SOUP 3 tins 25c Dalton's Sweetened Pudding Powders . .4 for 29c All Flavours Shirriff's Sweetened Pudding Powders 3 for 32c All Flavours Robin Hood Oats, 5 lb. bag 35c 3 bags for $1.00 FRESH BULK SODAS BISCUITS, lb. 17c BULK PITTED DATES 2 lbs. 45c LARGE SIZE PRUNES, lb. 21c Camay, Lux, Palmolive, Lifebuoy Soap, 3 bars 25c AMBER HONEY ..4 lbs. 99c 8 lbs. . $1.991 Unsweetened 20 oz. tin Grapefruit Juice . . . 10c Case of 24 tins $2.30 Johnson's Glo-Coat Liquid Wax, pts. 59c, qts. $1.0T Johnson's FLOOR CLEANER, 1/2 gal. jug . 59c ‘1111111111111111111M111111111111111=11111/ mar OBITUARY Mrs. George Agnew Mrs. George Agnew of Lindsay, Mrs. Anson Galbraith visited her daughter, Mrs. Bill Martin and Mr. Martin in Guelph on Tuesday of last week. Mrs. Clark of Mount Forest cele- brated her 92nd. birthday on March Mrs. Annabelle Coiling 4th. She was a former resident of the 6th. con. of Howick. She is quite act- Funeral was held for Mrs. Annabelle eve and en joys good health for her ad- Coiling, widow of the late Joseph Col- vanced years, ling of Huron Township. She was born Rev. G. Howse was th e speaker in 1870. the daughter of Adam Rutile and Agnes Johnston, She was known ' WI INCihtetidaY morning over CKNX Churc h of, the Air, Wingham. in musical circles and for more than 501 years led the choir of Olivet 'U .Mr. Sterling Finley was in Guelph nited , on Tuesday and Wednesday. Church. A public service was held ; Anglican W. A. from St. Andrew's Church, RiPley'l Mrs. H. \'. Holmes was bostess for with Rev. J, S. Gibson in charge, as- the N;omen's Au:sin:try meeting on sisteil by Rev. D, McTavish, a son-in- „.,,nursuay. The work of the aftennton law. Six grandscins acted as pallbear-was quilts, 'The &Notional' ors, and other grandsons were flower anti business peritia was iit. ehar,,,o, tot Alexander Barbour, lit Brighton, Eng- tassels. land, in his 55th year. Baptism Bob as he was known by in this dis- , Douglas Albert Conrad Hohnsteh trio, was born in Wingliam and grew I up in Lucknow, the son of Mr. and :infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mrs. Archie Barbour. When world 1.161111steiat was baptized on Thursday March 4th, by Rev. J. C. Caley at the war broke out in 1914, Bob enlisted with other Lneknow boys, and served !home of his graildliztrolts, Mr. and for some time in the 83n1 battalion, IMrs. Bert Harris. The Cffiti later transferring to the 42nd. (Cattail- were Mr. Henry Holmstein, Mr, and ian Black Watch Highland Regimtnt.) Mrs. Bert 'Harris. lie was six months in Canada, twenty months in England, and thirty months' in Frame, front April 1910, to Nov, 1918. With only minor wounds he ser- ved till the last day of the war when his regiment was ordered into Mons a few hours before the armistice was signed. There lie lost both eyes, and after recovcring from the shock he took a course in St. Dunstan's School {for the blind. There he met her who was to become- his wife, Miss Helen Mtillits. They were married in Bright- , on, and except for two trips back to Canada to visit relatives, lived there ever since, on the advice of physicians that Canadian winters would be too : severe for Bob's trouble. I On his 'first rerun to LUCIalOW after c losing Isis sight Bob was tendered a real ovation by his fellow townspeople by whom he *ma% held in highest es- (Freda), of Wim4 hittn; Mrs. T. Kemp- set.% ell by us. The lore manifested was ton (Rena), of Ripley; Mrs. Carl Pm- also disinterested. "We love Him be- lay (Sadie), and Mrs' A. McTavish' cause He first hover! I's." ',hod's !me (Minnie), and John and Melvin, all of :to u, wa, first. Thu love of tiod on Huron Township; one brother, Gideon ,,caivar,, tt „ ord or ,o,,„cri .e. rip- of and "tie sister, "f :tion. ,Ir'sN."Jask!‘A"rm'sNtrong ret‘ti California! also survive. There are 24 :hymn, "When I Survey the wiondrous grandchildren and three great-grand- , ,eross". Coley closed the meeting children. atal Miss Perkins servtol a dainty 1,''eb. 8th, of the passing of Robert Word was received by cable on ;dinner on Match 20th. Mrs. Holm e s ' with prayer and benediction. It was: Robert Alexander Barbour decided to hold the annual bazaar anti DONNYBROOK bearers. Surviving are six slaughters the ('residen t, Mrs, Holmes, 'The and two sons, ,Mrs. (Rev.) T. C. Wils th,,no, , - for the rtdl roil was "Tlw Cross" kin oil, (I-aura),of Lawrence Station; . !It was also the subject of an address Mrs. (Rev.) II, McTavish aavilla, h 'by Rev, J. C. Cale, who spoke of the of St. Catharines; Mrs. V. Haim's'.lute shown on the cross being male- Recent visitors at the hem, of Mts. Jefferson Sr., included: Mrs, Joe Jef- ferson and danghter, Mariot, of Port Arthur, the Misses Trent, Gladys awl sons, Billy and .Gerald, of Camp Bar- Olive and Mr. Goo, Jefferson, Sgt, and Mrs. Herb Dainty and two l. den, have returned home after visitint With her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Robinson .and other friends, Mr, Alivrt Stein of Craik, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thompson and other friends. Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Woods f f Sea- ton% were week-emI .visitors with her sister, Mrs. F. D. Robinson and on. Stinday aceompatfied by Mr. and Mrs. Robinson and Jimmie, visited. at !the home of tire ladies' parents, Mr, and MEN'S SHIRTS A large shipment of Men's Fine Broadcloth Shirts JUST ARRIVED Large roomy cut and made with Forfused Collars. WHILE THEY LAST $3.50 • E ARMITAGE'S DRY CLEANERS MEN'S WEAR t.17f,A. "queen's Park Report No. 8" by PREMIER GEORGE DREW "LANDS AND FORESTS FOR TOMORROW" Friday, March 12 CKNX 920 kcs. 8 - 8:15 p.m. Singer Sewing Centre HANOVER "Your bonded Singer Representative will be in WINOHAM EVERY TUESDAY 411 Guaranteed Repair Service for all makes of machines • We now have a limited number of Singer Models available. WRITE or 'PHONE TELEPHONE 403 DISRHAIVI ROAD HANOVER