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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-10-27, Page 5RUBBER and Mastic Tile Flooring for Homes, Offices and Stores. 4:7 Plastic Wall Tile For Kitchen and Bathroom CUSTOM BUILT Kitchen CABINETS ESTIMATES FREE Norman Rintoul 'Phone 251 Wingham !sh e was educated born and in White- !, church. She was married twice, her former husband, Mr. Harrison pre- deceasing her many years ago. In Oct- °biter, 1927, she was married in sWurliviitveces11.11rch, to Mr, Robert Bell, who Surviving are two sons, Robert Harrison of Montreal, Stanley Har- rison of London, one daughter, Mrs, 0, (Marjorie) Bell of Dundalk and two grandchildren, Bruce Bell and Robert Harrison, Funeral service was held from her late residence on Edward St., on Sat- urday, October 23rd., at 2.30 p.m., with Rev. A. Nimmo officiating, In- terment was made in Wingham ceme- tery. The pallbearers were Robert, George, Henry and Benjamin Me- Clenaghan, H, Laidlaw and T. Wheel- er. Thomas HenryNoble On Thursday, October 21st, at Tor- ontot General Hospital, the death oc- curred of Thomas Henry Noble, of McGee's Road, Islington, Surviving are, his wife,. formerly Nora Kennedy of Wingham, and two sons, Thomas and Charles. Masonic funeral service was held at 2 pan. on Saturday, from his late residence, with. interment in Park Lawn Cemetery. Come in Rhys Pollock Anytime and HART T „Shoe Look Featuring Around Mrs, Robert Bell After an illness of two weeks, re- sulting from a fall in her home and breaking her hip, Mrs. Robert Bell passed on in Wingham General Hos- pital, on Thursday, October 21st, in ,ber 80th year. I Formerly Margaret MeClenaghan, Mr. Thos. Bamford had a very successful sale of farm, stock and im- plements on Friday afternoon. The farm was purchased by a neighbour, Mr, Harold Carter. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bamford of Preston, were home over the week- end. Miss Ilene Taylor has returned home from Jordan Station where she Union S.S. No. 155, Howick, In 1891 has spent the past several weeks. he married Annie Greenley of Lake- Mrs. Olive Alden spent last week- end with her sister, Mrs, R. Chamney. let, who survives him, From childhood he attended McIntosh Church, of Miss Olive Jefferson, R.N., of Stratford, spent the week-end at her which he was a strong supporter, and home here. some thirty years ago was appointed i Mrs. J. C. Robinson, Mr, and Mrs. an elder. .He played a large part in i E. D. Robinson and Jimmie were restoring the McIntosh cemetery, on which committee he served with un- London visitors on Sunday. Mr. Sam Thompson has been a stinted effort. He served as a director of South Bruce Rural Telephone Co., patient in Wingham Hospital since for many years, relinquishing the of- i last Wednesday when he had the mis- lice of President in 1939. !fortune to have his right hand come in contact with a buzz-saw, he was He was an ardent curler, being a member of the Howick Thistle Club operating and suffered lacerations and when the rink was located on his the loss of some fingers. father's farm. He was a member of Belmore Curling Club since its in- ception in 1924, being made a life member last year. He was a hard working man, at- tending many barn-raisings in the early days. He was a good farmer and a good neighbour, being honest and upright in all his dealings. Besides his sorrowing widow, • he leaVes three sons, John at home, Clark and Eldon on adjoining farms. There are twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Two sons, Ed- ward. of Lucknow, and Frank a casual- ty of World War I., and one daugh- ter, Laura (Mrs. George Inglis), pre- deceased him. Funeral services were held on Sun- day, October 17th, at 2.30 p.m, from his late residence, with Rev. . W. Martin officiating, assisted by Rev. W. 0. Clark, of Bright, Ont., a former pastor. A solo, "Beyond the Sunset," was sung by Gordon 'Wright. Interment was in McIntosh ceme- tery adjacent to the church. Pallbearers were Ivan Haskins, Bruce Haskins, Wallace Pomeroy, John Doig, Gordon Inglis, John Dickson. Honorary pallbearers were, Wesley Haskins, Joseph Vogan, Wm. Wynn, John Fitch, James Douglas, and T. L. Douglas, Gorrie, Isaiah Ma- whinney, Thos. Inglis and John White. Friends attended from Galt, Tor- onto, Hamilton, Listowel, Brussels, Harriston, Clifford, Fordwich, Gorrie, Wroxeter, Mount Forest and Tees- water, Patrick Gibbons A native of Wingham, Patrick Gib- bons, 69 Beatty Avenue, London, died at his residence, Tuesday. He was in his 90th year. Mr. Gibbons was a far- mer in the Wingham district until his retirement 13 years ago, when he went to London to live. He was a member of St, Patrick's Church, the Holy Name Society, Lea- gue of the Sacred Heart, Confratern- ity of the Blessed Sacrament and Soc- iety for the Propagation of the Faith, His wife predeceased him by five years, Surviving are four sons, Rev, John Gibbons, Strathmore, Alberta; Joseph and Blair, London. James, Wingham; and • five daughterS, Sister Ireneita of the Sacred Heart Convent, London; ,Mary and Katharine,. Lon- don; Mrs. Joseph (Agnes) O'Hagan and Mrs. Maurice (Angela) O'Hagan, Jamestown, N.Y. The body rested at the residence until Friday, when Requiem High Mass was sung at St. Patrick's Church at 10 o'clock. The remains were then brought to Wingham,,,, where Rev. Father Brieklin of Sacred Heart Church, officiated at the burial ser- vice. Interment was made in Wingham R.C. cemetery, The .pallbearers were: Geo. T. Robertson, Walter Scott, Joe Brophy, Ed, Walsh, Thomas F, Har- court and Thos. O'Malley. for Men 1111111011111, ST. HELENS Mr. Al. Martin of Detroit, was a week-end visitor with Mrs. Martin and Neddy and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Thom. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Woods and children of Guelph, spent the week- end with Mrs. R. J. Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McPherson and Isabelle, and Mr. Wm. Ruther- ford were week-end visitors in Detroit, Mrs. Wm. Rutherford attended a Training Class in Wingham last week on Sleeping GarmentS," which is the project this fall for the Junior Insti- tute. Mrs. G. McPherson, Mrs. E. Bar- bour, Mrs. S. A. Todd, Mrs. R. J. Woods, Mrs. E. W. Rice and Mrs. W. A. Miller attended an Officer's Rally under the auspices of the West Huron Women's Institute at Dungannon on Thursday, Mrs. Gordon McPherson will repre- sent the St. Helen's Branch at the Area Convention of the Women's In- Work Boots WORK SOCKS WORK MITTS RUBBER BOOTS and Rubber Footwear BROWNE'S SHOE REPAIR DONNYBROOK A NEW DEPARTMENT We Have Opened A New CUT • RATE DEPT. In which you will find broken lines of Children's Ladies' and Men's Shoes and Slippers on Display .1•111141111111110.11.0.11.41.111111.011111•041011/001111•0•11111K1.111.04111•0 stitute being held in London this week, Mrs. Wrn, J. Humphrey is a visitor with her sister, Mrs, Fox at White- church, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Rutherford, for- merly Miss Jean Treleaven, were guests of honour at a gathering in the Community Hall on Thursday even- ing. After lunch an address -of con- gratulations and good wishes was read by Mr. Allan Miller and Mr. H. D. McDonald made the- presentation of a sum of money. Music for dancing was provided by Farrier's Orchestra. The November meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held at tile home of Mrs, Wm, Rutherford on Thursday, Nov. 4th, at 2,30 p,m. Roll Call, Cookie Recipe and Cookie Con- test. Subject, Home Economics in charge of Mrs. T, J. Todd. Program Committee and, hostesses, Mrs. Frank Todd, Mrs, Lorne Woods. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING The Wingham Chamber of Com- merce held their regular meeting last Tuesday evening in the Town Hall, when many important matters were discussed. and dealt with. The Rural Relations Chairman, Rhys, Pollock, acted in the President's absence. Re- porting for his own committee, Mr. Pollock said that there was a great deal of enthusiasm behind the pro- posed banquet for farmers to be held some time in November. The date was to be definitely announced shortly. R. S. Hetherington reported hearing that several citizens were in favour of establishing a race track-athletic field here in Wingham and to encourage this project, he made a motion that the Chamber of Commerce do all in its power to drum up enthusiasm and sup'port. This was unanimuosly car- ried. The Slogan Contest received many entries, many of which were excellent. These were handled over to J. P. Mc- Kibbon's Publicity Committee for at- tention. The winner will be announc- ed soon and will receive the $10.00 prize offered, The Secretary was asked to write the Traffic Manager of the Bell T-el-e- phone Co., at Stratford, urging that uptodate equipment be installed here in Wingham. It was felt that the staff here was most efficient but that often the equipment was totally inadequate to handle the everincreasing calls. Several other matters were under dis- cussion, among them the proposed signs to be erected at the approaches of the Town to advertise Wingham and its advantages. The parking problem was again dis- cussed and all agreed that some action must be taken to relieve the situation. The Trade Fair which was brought up last meeting was introduced again and more headway was made regard- ing this subject. It was agreed that all committees must be put to work immediately to gain the fullest bene- fits from the Chamber of Commerce. BLUEVALE. Mr. Roy will be at the Community Hall on Friday evening, with the showing of the National Board Film pictures. Invisible Armour, one of the pictures, shows how the pioneer spirit of the past survives, in the copoerative undertakings of the modern commun- ity. Other pictures are Oil in Canada, The More We Get Together, and Eye Witness. Following the pictures there will be games for the children, in keeping with Hallowe'en and refresh- ments will he served by members of the Women's Institute. The costume program has been cancelled. Recent visitors at the home of Mr. Curtis and Miss 'Margaret Curtis were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bell of Seaforth, I Mr. and Mrs. Dalphus Rolph and two sons, Darrell and Barry, Mr. and Mrs. N. Sykes of Mitchell. Mrs. Laura Kirton has returned from a visit with relatives at Mitchell and Seaforth. BELGRAVE Entertained at Tea Prior to the marriage of her sister, Mrs, Elsie Brigham of Hullet, enter- tained a large number of friends at a trousseau tea on Thursday, Oct. 21st. Mrs. Ivan Wightman displayed the trousseau and Mrs, R. Wightman, aunt of the bride elect, poured tea. Re- freshments were served by Mrs. Ken McDonald, Miss Eleanor Taylor and Miss Alberta Wightman, niece of the bride served wedding cake, They were assisted by Mrs. George Wight- man, Mrs. Sam Sweeney, Mrs. M. Taylor, Mrs. R. McDonald and Mrs. W. Murdock, Guests attended from Kincardine, Whitechurch, Myth, Brucefield, grave and Westfield, RENT CONTROL CHANGES IN BRIEF Here in brief is what Finance :Min- ister Abbott announced Friday on do- mestic rents: Landlords may increase rents 10 per cent provided they didn't take advan- tage of a similar authorization last year that had strings attached. Where heating is provided, the in- crease may be 15 per cad, In this ease landlords who took 10 per cent last only after the expiration of current year now may take five. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. W. J. Greer is spending.a few days in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs, W. H. Haney spent the week-end in Listowel with friends. Miss Leslie Mae Wall, Toronto, spent the week-end at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. 'George Robertson and children of Ajax, spent the week-end in town and Acinity. Mrs. Elmer Bell of Exeter, was a guest of Mrs. R, S. Hetherington last week. Mr, and Mrs. C. A. Roberts spent the week-end in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roberts. Miss Agnes Walker ° of Toronto, spent last week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A, J. Walker. Mrs. Ella Ego, of Nipawa, Manitoba spent a few days with her old school ante, Mrs. S. A. Murray. Mrs. Ross Harrison and baby, Carol of Listowel, were weeke-nd guests of Mr. and Mrs. E, R. Harrison. Mrs. W. VanWyck is visiting in Oshawa, with her sister, Mrs. J. Mc- Leod. Mrs. E. Zeigler of Kitchener, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. W. Williamson. Sid Crump, R,C.A.F., Fort St. John, B.C., is visiting with his mother, Mrs. F. Crump, Diagonal Road. Miss Mary Johnston, who has been holidaying in Toronto and Sarnia, re- turned home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs, Clair Crawford of De- troit, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Crawford are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Somers and son, of Midland, were week-end visitors with the former's father, Mr. D. Som- ers. Mrs. Harold Wild, Diagonal Road, • DIAMOND AND •:WMDING',4INGS' A GU,AkANTEED .0.6"F EV AND INSURED FREE AGAINST 1.0S it0,4944410,1yt. 5125 .1 WY David Crompton Ell Gifts For All Occasiims wbrontair PsoNu 59 • spent a few days in Detroit, attending the wedding of her cousin, the former Mary Droumbolis. Guests. of Mrs. Win. Icing, Leopold St., are Mrs. H. A. Thornton, Van- couver, and Mrs. Dave Warwick, of London. Mr, and Mrs. H. C. Blohm and Mr. and Mrs. C. Griffith, of Chesley, vis- ited on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. F. Stanley. Mr. R, J. McCurdy, of Manitoba, is visiting for several months with his sister and brother, Miss Elizabeth and Mr. George McCurdy, Frances St. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johns, Miss Rita Stanley and Mr. Adrian Hudson, all of Toronto, were week-end guests of Misses Phyllis and Marguerite Johns. Miss Frances Brophy, R.N., under- went an emergency operation for ap- pendicitis in Wingham General Hospi- tal on Friday. We are pleased to re- port she is progressing favourably. Mrs. Fred MacLean, who has been visiting in Edmonton with her son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Lorenz, returned home on Saturday. She was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz. Guests at the home of Rev. and Mrs. A. Nimmo over the week-end were, their daughter, Miss Margaret Nimmo, Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Nimmo and daugh ter, Kathleen, and cousins, Misses Mae and Helen Cummings, all of Toronto. BIRTHS ANDERSON—In Wingham General Hospital, on Thursday, October 21, to Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Anderson, of 13 Water St., Galt, a daughter. ELLIOTT—In Wingham General Hospital, on Monday, October 25th, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elliott, R. R, 1, Bluevale, a son. EWING—In Wingham General Hos- pital, on Tuesday, October 26th, to Mr. and Mrs. Delbert A. Ewing. Wingham, (nee Betty Gannett), a son, KARSHAKOFF—Mr. and Mrs. Kar- shakoff (nee Reita Cathers) are happy to announce the birth of a son (Stephen William) ,at Women's College Hospital, Toronto, on Oct. 22nd. XHORNTON—In Wingham General Hospital, on Sunday, October 24th, to Mr. and Mrs, Wilson Thornton, R. R. 1, Bluevale, a daughter. McKAY—In Wingham General Hos- pital, on Friday, October 22nd., to Mr. and Mrs, Roy McKay, R. R, 2, a (laughter. MURRA.Y—In Wingham General Hospital, on Wednesday, October 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. P. Alphonse Murray, Holyrood, a daughter. WEDDINGS Snell - Dettman A quiet butt pretty wedding was sol- emnized at the Presbyterian Manse, Bluevale, when Rev. L. Jorgensen united in marriage, Shirley Mae, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dett- man, Turn'berry, and Glenn A. Snell, son of Mr, and Mrs. J. Snell, ;awes- town. For her wedding the bride wore a green wool suit with black accessories and her travelling costume was a wine dress and coat vith black hat. After a honeymoon to.. Lindsay, Oshawa and other 'points, the couple Will reside oil the groom's farm in Grey. , OBITUARY Walter Renwick Following a sudden but severe ill- ness, due to a stroke, there passed away at his home in Howick Township on Friday, October 15th, a lifelong resident of the district in the person of Waiter Renwick. Born in Howlett eighty-two years ago, he received his education at the the feminine look in a Nae-- SHOE Now you can enjoy shoes that take you everywhere in comfort, with the added pleasure of flattering, feminine styles that all women treasure. Our experts will fit you in the proper last developed by Dr. M. W. Locke . the Only man who treated over a million fees, Dunlop's Shoe Store ALL SHOES FITTED BY X-RAY 'Wednesday, October 27, 194$ THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE FIVE 41111111.1•0111111.1.• It will pay provincial administration costs for a year. After Nov. 1, any house or apart- ment becoming legally vacant automa- tically becomes completely free of control. On six month's notice, a landlord who bought a dwelling before Nov. 1, 1947, may evict a tenant by saying he needs the accommodation for his family. But he may not sell or rent again before April 1, 1950. inter logs For Children Cold Weather Clothing to keep the young warm and well dressed. GIRLS' COATS 7-14x, Warmly lined, all-wool cloths Attractive styles, from $14.50 - $22.50 THREE PIECE OUTFITS GIRLS'-3-6x, Fur-trim COATS, Warm LEGGINGS and HAT $12.95 -* $17.95 ry SEPARATE SKI PANTS 4-14, Heavy Wool Cloth, navy and brown $4.25 to $4.75 pair TOTS' CHINCHILLA 1-piece OUTFITS, for warmth and comfort—$9.75 each 2, 3 and 4 SLEEPERS — 1-6, $1.95 ea. Children's Sweaters Monarch, Ballantyne, Regent, Pullovers and Cardigans— from $1.95 to $3.95 ea. Gloves, Mitts, Scarves, Bunt- ing Bags, Shawls, Bonnets, Parkas, Underwear and Hosiery. SKIRTS (Tartans) HATS and DRESSES WELWOOD'S "Quality and Service" Telephone 414 4.....1.1.11111M11•11111. Wingham These boosts may be put into effect leases. They apply to housing gener- ally, except rooms, shared accommo- dations and certain quarters where rents have been fixed on a "fair rental" basis. The government plans to extend rent control for a year after the nor- mal expiration date of. March 31, 1949. Any time after March 31, 1949, it will turn over the rental field to any province that will undertake control.