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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-10-13, Page 7.incwsri A„04AY r 4714411.1 ""IlLg • 11,111111I 11 ill ti _ • 1W For fifty years the HARTT name has meant the best in shoemaking. We will be pleased to fit you. BROUWER'S RESEARCH SHOES for the protection of Children's feet. The shoe that is correct and safe, scientifically designed for the soft, pliable foot. Rhys Pollock SHOE REPAIRING — SHOE SHINE ass60.1•Woommom. Wednesday, October 13, 1948 THE WINGI-IAM ADVANelt-TIMES / 4t 7-41tmuntwitimuniminiciiiimmitannionniinffitimominwithicautinnsitgazinuimumnanumniumnialaus Mrs. Gordon Edgar and Mr. and 'Western Foundry Co„ • 1 11 • Extends a cordial invitation to all resid- ents of Wingham-and District to visit and inspect their Plant when they will hold OPEN HOUSE Wednesday Afternoon, October 20th 111111111111111111111111111111111411111111WHastie of Toronto, sister-in-law of the with Rev. W. J. Henderson offieiat- Lelbride, was gowned- in starlight blue ling. Burial was made in .Brandon. r ,..;ehiffon velvet made similar to the l cemetery, Pallbearers were, Howard matching hat with plume and 'Wilkinson, Robert Yuill, Joseph Al- iiicarried yellow Johanna Hill roses and ;Ian, Cecil Wheeler, William Maim- ' fern Little Sandra Hastie, flower 'ray and Joseph Yuill: Lt GORRIE Mrs. Ed. Stephenson, Niagara Falls, Mrs. Vance Dane and Mr. Wm, Dane of Ethel, called on Mr. and Mrs. Burns Stewart, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gray, Glen and Gary of Sudbury, spent the week- end with relatives in the village. Mr. and Mrs.'r; H. King and Miss Jean, spent Sunday and Monday in Toronto. Mrs. King remained in Tor- onto, owing to the serious illness of a sister. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Short, Rt.n- aid and Carol, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T. Short. 'Mr. and Mrs, Jack Ferguson and Lynn, con, 16, are on a motor trip to ,Columbus, Ohio, where they will visit Mr, Ferguson's uncle, Mrs. Witherow of Mt. Forest, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. H. Strong and Mr., Strong. Mr. annd Mrs. Oliver .Deith mid children of Weston, visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ferguson and t titer friends in Howick, over the week-end. Mrs. Frances 'Strong and Mr. Roy Strong. spent Sunday at Teeswater. Mr. Norman Carson was home from Hamilton for the holiday. Mr, and Mrs: John Edgar of Paris, visited with the Edgar families here over the. week-end. Mr. E. Swift, Toronto, spent the week-end and holiday with his daugh- ter, Mrs. Harold Edgar and Mr. Ed- gar.. Mr. and Mrs, W. J. 'Greenwood, their daughter, Mrs. A. Reid and sons, Donald and Cameron of Durham, spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr. and Glad Edgar. Mrs. Robertson returned with them after a few weeks visit with her brother, Mr. Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. E. H, Strong spent the week-end and holiday with friends at Guelph and Drumbo. County Master Visits Howick District Mr. T. Grasby, Blyth County Mas- ter, Huron L.O.L., and' secretary, vis- ited the Howick District Lodge at Newbridge on Monday 'evening. Fol- lowing a brief talk by Mr. Grasby, Rev. J. C. Calcy gave a stirring ad- dress on the history of Orangeism and what it stands for, stressing the. need of loyalty to church, country and their own institution, in members of the Orange Order. Smith - Hastie The marriage was solemnized in Stouffville United Church, of Jessie Edwina Jean, daughter of Mrs. E. V, Hastie to Mr. Milton A. Smith. Rev. Douglas Davis officiated. The church was beautifully decorated with large white mums and gladioli. The wed- ding music was played by Mrs. Chas, Nolan. Before the ceremony, Mr. Carl Boadway sang, "Because" and during the signifig of the register, "Through the Years." Given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Ken. Hastie of Gorrie, the bride looked lovely gowned in white chiffon velvet with portrait neckline trimmed With champagne lace. A full skirt with draped panniers over the hip also trimmed with lace. Her finger-tip veil of French tulle illusion fell from from a halo of orange blossoms, SI e carried a shower bouquet of Better Times roses, Gypsophhlia and maiden hair fern, The matron of honour, Mrs. W. Wife Preservers. Non-washable window shades may be cleaned with Wallpaper cleaner. Follow directions on package of cleaner. DIAMOND . AND WEDDING RINGS David Crompton Gifts For All Occasions girl, daughter of A, S. Hastie, Toron- to, was gowned in rose taffeta shirred neckline and short sleeve, full skirt and matching headdress. She carried a nosegay of Rapture roses, pink and blue cornflowers and .qypsophlia,. The groom was attended by his nephew, Mr. James Montgomery, Mr. George Smith, brother of the groom, and Mr. Alex, Hastie, brother of the bride, were ushers. After theoceremony a reception was held at Valleyfield Inn. The bridal party receiving the guests. The bride's mother, Mrs, E. Elastic, wore a grey crepe gown with satin trim and black accessories. Later the couple left for Northers Ontario, Montreal and Otta- wa, To travel the bride donned a Victorian red wool suit with black ac- cessories, the grooms gift, a mink neck piece and a corsage of Briarcliffe ros- es. WEDDINGS Murray - Gorby Mr. David Lewis Murray of Long Lake, Man., son of Mrs, Murray of Wingham, Ontario, and the late Jos- eph Murray, and Miss Norma Jean Gorby, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D, Gorby, Emerson,, Man,, were married at 2.00 p.m., on Sept. 25th,, in St. Luke's Church, Emerson. Rev. D. L. Greene, officiated. The Ur ide was given in marriage by her father and attended by her sister, 1\1 rs. Beatrice Hazed. Best man was Mr. Andrew Hammond of Winnipeg. The wedding music was, played by Mrs. D, L. Greene. • The bride wore a white satin gown, the bodice had a high necked basket woven yoke, finished with a ruffle of lace. The sleeves ended in lily points over the hands. The full backed skirt extended to a brief train. A finger tip veil was held in place by a woven sat- in head dress. She carried a bouquet of American Beauty Roses. For trav- elling the bride wore a grey wool dress and grey coat with navy blue The matron of honor was attired in a blue satin dress. A shoulder length veil was held in place by a bandeau of blue satin, she carried a bouquet of mixed flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Murray went on their wedding trip to Wingham, Ont. They will live at Long Lake, Man., on their return. OBITUARY William J. Currie Funeral service was held on Mon- day, October 11th, for William J. Currie, 86, from the Currie Funeral Home. Rev. W, A. Beecroft officiated, with interment at Wingham cemetery. Born in East Wawanosh, Mr, Cur- rie was a pioneer resident of the dis- trict. Formerly active in church and municipal affairs, he was a former Sunday School Superintendent and teacher, councillor of East Wawanosh for seven years, and reeve for two years, and at one time was active in the Agricultural Society. He was a member of the United Church. Sur- viving are three sons, three daughters, and two brothers, George and John George and John of East Wawanosh; Harold, Culross ToAnship; Mrs. Hil- ton Ogden, Whalen Corners; Mrs. Rush McElroy, Hillsdale, Mich.; Rachel, Galt; also two brothers, David of Wingham, 'George of Vernon, B. C., 19 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren, His wife, the former Isabel Taylor, predeceased him in 1944. Pallbearers were: James L. Cur- rie, Bert Currie, James E. Currie, John Taylor, William Arbuckle and 5, Arthur Wilson. George Thomas Pope The death occurred in Victoria Hospital, London, of George Thomas Pope, in his 46th year. He had been ill for two weeks. A native of Wroxeter, he had been a resident of London for thirty-five years. He was employed at Labatt's, Surviving are his parents, Mn, and Mrs, Charles Pope, one brother, John, two sisters, Miss Marjory and Miss Bessie at home. Service was held from the Gardiner & Hill Funeral Home with Rev, G. W, Moore of Knox United Church, officiating. Interment was made in Woodland temetety, 1411•011.1•MMIM.Ii. Mrs. John Black There passed away in . Port Lamb- ton, Out., on Sunday, October 10th, Mary Jane Blake, beloved wife of Join: Black, in her 65th year. Requiem High Mass was sung at Pont Lamb- ton, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock Thence to Currie's Funeral Home, where remains will rest until Wednes- day at 2 o'clock. Interment in Wing- ham Cemetery. John McGill John McGill passed away late Sat- urday night, October 2tni., at his home in Morris Township, after a lengthy illness. Born in West Wawatiosit Township, 68 years ago, he came to this district in 1894. He was mar- ried in Wroseter in 1914 to Cora Williamson, who survives him. Ile was a 'member of the Anglican Church and a kind and thoughtful neighbour, always ready to help in time of need. He. was one of the members of long- est standing in the Co-Operative, hay- big been a member for twenty-live teats and a Director for five years. Funeral was held from his home on Tuesday, October 5th, at 2.80 &dock, The flower bearers were: Frank Little, Jesse Wheeler, Rae Crawford, Dick Procter, Wm. Stubbs and Carl Procter, Friends from a distance who at- tended the funeral were, Mr. M. Wil- liamson, Mr, and Mrs, A, Styles and H, Williamson, all of Toronto, E, F and Mrs. Margaret Lowry of Dundas, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Scarlett of Sea- forth, BIRTHS FEAR—In Wingham General Hospi- tal, on Tuesday, October 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fear, (nee Flora Coulter), R. R, 3, Blyth, a daughter, Mutual Life Passes Billion Dollar Mark Waterloo, Oct. 5,—Louis L, Lang, President of the Mutual Life of Can- ada, announced today that Company life insurance in force has now passed the billion dollar mark. Almost the entire amount, 98%, is on the lives of residents of Canada and Newfound- land, The Company, now in its 79th year, has closed each year of business since establishment in 1869 with an in- crease in insurance in force. The increased popularity of life in- surance as a form of economic security in Canada is revealed by the fact that life insurance in this country now stands at $865 per capita, as compared with $164 at the 'beginning of the first World War, while the population has increased only 50%, In that period the Mutual Life of Canada insurance in force has increased tenfold. Benefits paid to policyholders ef the Mutual Life of Canada in dividends since its foundling 79 years ago — $109,700,000, have almost equalled the payments in death and disability claims, $115,200,000, and total pay- ments to policyholders and beneficiar- ies have amounted to $369,100,000. JAMESTOWN Mr. Ted Wilson of Port Carling, was called home owing to the illness of his mother. ,Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Snell, nee Shirley Dettman, who were married on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bradshaw and family are moving into their new home this week. Among those who attended Tees- water Fair were ,Mr. and Mrs. Lawr- ence Plant and Laura, Mr. and Mrs. 'Glenn McKercher, Mrs. Margaret Mc- Kercher, Mr. Glenn Fraser, Mr. Ken and Leslie Jacklin, Mr. Bill King, Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn Jermyn, Mr. Jim Adams and others, Mr. George Ross spent one day last week in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McKercher and Mr. and Mrs. Clark Sharpin and Jim- mie were Thanksgiving visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allan McKer- cher. Mr. Lloyd Warwick, who has been in the west returned home last week. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Payne and fam- ily were with his mother, Mrs. B. fi) if t.t ja A Special Bus will leave the Town Hall frequently, 1 to 4 p.m., and competent guides will conduct you through the plant. n Ample Parking Space available for those driving their own cars. Attention Seed Growers! WE ARE BUYERS OF Timothy, Red Clover, Alfalfa CONSIDER THESE ADVANTAGES: • Newest and best equipped plant in Western Ontario • Seed picked up free anywhere in Western Ontario • Highest Cash Prices — Prompt returns • Pree Storage for growers wanting to hold seed. • All growers' seed fully insured. Write or Telephone Jones, MacNaughton Seed Ltd P. 0. 'tog "H" W 'Phone 207 'METER, ONTARIO OR CONTACT HAROLD COURTNEY, RIPLEY, ONP R. N. ALEXANDER, LONDESBORO, ONT, Payne over the week-end. Mrs. Wm. Barton and family visit- ed with Mr, and Mrs. Lawrence Plant. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wells and daughter of Denville, visited Mr. and Mrs. Forrest McKay for Thanksgiv- ing. Mrs. Margaret McKercher is spend- ing some time with Mr. and Mrs. Al- lan McKercher. Mrs. Jack Day is holidaying at her father's, Mr. Wm. King. Mr. Oliver Riley spent Thanksgiv- ing with Mr. and Mrs. C. McCutcheon. BLUEVALE The October meeting of Woman's Association of the United Church was held at the home of Mrs. Sparling Johnston. The president, Mrs. Stanley Darling, presided. The secretary, Mrs. Geo. Thomson, read the minutes of last meeting and called the roll, to which the large number present re- sponded, Mrs. Hetherington, the treas- urer, read a report of the substantial balance on hand. The Women's Missionary Society' Thanksgiving meeting followed im- mediately afterwards,w ith the presi- dent, Mrs. Earl Hamilton, presiding. The roll call was answered with Thanksgiving quotation. The worship, period was conducted by Mrs. G. Fell, Mrs. G. Hetherington, anct Miss E. Johnston. Mrs. W.J. Johnston hadl charge of the China program No:. 2;. "Women with a new look." The lunch committee, Mrs. McLennan and Mrs- Chas. Johnston, served refreshments to all present. Rev. J. A. Burden attended the Huron Presbytery emeting in Goder-. ich on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Watson of Gorrie, and Mr. and Mrs. James Wat- son of Fergus, visited with Mr. and, Mrs. \V, 3. Johnston. Thanksgiving visitors with i,ir. and Mrs. Eldon McKinney were Mr. and! Mrs. Frank Sharpe and daughter, Jean, of Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs_ D. L. Cape of London. ' RURAL HYDRO USERS in the Wingham Area • We appreciate the effort you have so far made, to reduce the Hydro load. The quota is 9975 k.w.h. per day, Monday through Friday, which MUST BE MET AT ONCE or TWO INTERRUPTIONS DAILY will be necessary. Through the co-operation of EVERY Hydro USER the present INTERRUPTIONS may be SHORTENED ▪ e lll lllllllll h1 1i 011 llll 1111110W ll lllll lllll ' ll M11011.11MIlill lll littii0nOtItintinn0111011.WHOW11,101111 ll Do Your Part to meet this Emergency! • ill1111111Yl lll 11..11.1MNDIIIIM1011”.1110111001111WI lllll Isoftunlinsim1010(1 lllll un lllllllll nnllhllln Yhllll lWmUY1n11ntllmnl11nn11 Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario, Wingham Area rl