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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-11-10, Page 54 PAGE vrvg ExcATINGfasliiort.., Amain comfort .,Z0670-- SHOES Newer-than,new styles with the same wonderful comfort that have made Dr. Locke shoes world famous. Em- bodying all the comfort principles designed by Dr.,11X. W. Locke . , these shoes are a "must" in your new fall wardrobe. See them t6day, Dunlop's Shoe Store ALL SHOES FITTED BY X-RAY DR. M. W. LOCKE "Marren TELEPHONE 475 oute" WINGHAM ROYAL, BABY MAY BE CHRISTENED HERE" —Central Press ,..:.'snne,sn There is a view of the Church of St. Mary 1VIag- which may be chosen for the christening ceremony lalene, on the royal estate at Sandringham, London, of Princess Elizabeth's baby. els; 'B' Mildmay; midget softball, Wingham; juvenile, Atwood; Inter- mediate 'A' baseball, Listowel; juven- ile, junior and midget, Goderich; ban- tam, Mildmay; pee wee, Clinton. BELGRAVE The Morris Federation of Agricul- ture are holding their annual meeting and banquet in the Forrester's Hall, in Belgrave on December 8th. Rev. Nor- man Rawson, of Hamilton, will be the guest speaker. The sixth line Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cook with an attendance of 28. We thought under present condition; Reaches "All Eyes" You may have a car you'd like to sell! or, it may be a house or furniture or any of innumerable other possessions. Merely passing the word to friends won't find you a buyer, let alone get you the RIGHT PRICE. BUT ADVERTISE IT IN THE Classified Want Ad. Columns of The Advance-Times and your "Sales Talk" reaches all eyes throughout the district. THEN — WATCH THE RESULTS. Place That Ad. NOW! Phone 34. 15 1,1 or,114111113;;II!IIIIIIIIIiiiti41111111Iii111111111111111111111 111111111111111111111111111111111111011111111111111111111111HII 1i u t ip p la v ul Wednesday, November 10, 1948 tomit.timmoacgtommmoomettoomon We've Christmas Cards galore-- Choose today from our tremendous selec- tion of beautiful Christmas Cards— Religious, sentiment- al, traditional, humor- ous, historic cards in all price ranges. Come in early and select while our collection is full and complete. C. C. McKibbon irroim-A74-0014.MalatWOMMOMIrarVit/D4M2100111M2Mg000424-10.201•71010tj. LOCAL AND PERSONAL their son, Dr. W. G. and Mrs, Burg- man. Mrs, Robt. Rae and son, Bill of London, spent the past ,week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Pym. The Mrs. A. O. Garrett Said daug- ter, Diane, who spent the summer mon- ths at Parry Sound, returned last week-end. Mr, and Mrs. Elgin Currie of Is- lington, also Mr. and Mrs. Jack Currie of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Isard. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wallar of Kitchener, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. S. Hare. Mrs. Wallar is remaining here while her husband, accompanied by his father, Mr. R. C. Wallar, and her brother, Mr. Jack Hare, enjoy a hunting trip to Mani- toulin Island. ,m•a•Mmomoon001=1,0inweelliKs noneommotimoasmwov.roarmaramommoinsmov. At The Mildmay Furniture Store THIS PIANO and 2 OTHER MODELS $535.00 each ALSO-10 Refinished, Reconditioned Plain Case PIANOS with NEW BENCHES, $185, $225, $250; $265. OTHERS, $69 up Inlaid Linoleum, Radios, Washers, Refrigerators, 14 CHESTERFIELD SUITES SPECIAL! 3-piece All Velour . . $169.00 J. F. Schuett & Sons MILDMAY and MT. FOREST Free Delivery 011•01111111.41011,04.11441111.1.11•000111111.111.0111M1.1•11411111111.4.11.04110 WM. 0.1.00.11.1141•110,00111.01100411•111.11.1141MS00111140111. NOMINATION k NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Township of Howick, in the County of Huron, that in compliance with the Statutes in that behalf, I require the presence oh‘the said Electors at the TOWNSHIP HALL, GORRIE, in the said Town- ship 'of Howick, at the hour of 1.00 o'clock p.m., on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER Z61 1948 for the purpose of nominating fit and proper persons for the office of Peeve, Deputy Peeve and Three Councillors; also Three Public School Trustees in each School Area,.for the 'Township of HOwiek; of which all Electors are hereby required to take notice and govern themselves accordingly, and if a greater number of candidates than required to fill the, said offices are nominated, and make the requir. ed declaration, polls will be opened in the following paces;—No, 1, in School No, I; No. 2, in School No. 2; No. 3, in Township Hall, Gorrie; NO, 4, in Continuation School, Fordwich; No, 5, in School No. 18 ;No. 6, in Orange Hall, Newbridge; No. 7, in Township Hall, Wroxeter, in the said Township of Howick, on MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1948 and will be 'open from 9 o'clock a.m until 5 o'clock p.m., and no longer. Given. undermy hand this 3rd. day of November, 1948. PHILIP DURST, Returning Officer. Gibson, with whom he resided; Mrs. Charles (Verda) Brown, Hamilton; Mrs. (Olive De Fontaine, Midland; Wesley of Wroxeter, a son, Jack, died some years ago, also surviving are three brothers and a sister; Wesley of Fort William; Samuel and William, Newbridge, Mrs. Hunt, Fort William. Mr, Newton had many ffriends in and around Wroxeter. During his long ill- ness he was cheerful and uncomplain- ing. Funeral services were held from 111L D. Irvin's Funeral Home on Monday. Rev, U. E. Cronhielm in charge. Pall- bearers were 5. H. Wylie, Alvin Mof- faft, Arthur Gibson, Andy Gibson, Ed. Lambert, James Douglas. Interment was made in Wroxeter cemetery. WOAA ENTHUSIASTIC ANNUAL MEETING M. L. "Tory' Gregg Unanimously Re-Elected President M. L. "Tory" Gregg was unanimous- ly re-elected presidentof the Western Ontario Athletic Association for 'his fifth term of office. Convening in the council chambers here on Wednesday evening, upwards of 100 enthusiastic sportsmen attended the annual fall meeting and election of officers, with representatives present from 'Walker- ton, Port Elgin, Chesley, Mount For- est, Ayton, Fordwich, Gorrie, Landes- boro, Lucknow, Kincardine, Listowel, Goderich, Teeswater, Brussels, Mild- may and Wingham. Other officers elected for the 1948- 49 seasons were: first vice-president, Glenn Johnston, Gorrie; second vice- president, "Butch" Murphy, Chesley; secretary, Miss Jean Tervit, Wingham; treasurer, A. J. Lockridge, Windham; legal advisor, 5. W. Bushfield; execu- tive, Hugh Hawkins, Clinton; Alkin Rann, Brussels; Edward Matheson, Clifford; Jim McFarlane, Chesley, and Harry Doughty, Walkerton. Organized in 1944-45, the W.O.A.A. has expanded to such an extent that during the past hockey season 84 team A, competed in the various series. Treaurer, A. 5. Lockridge, gave an encouraging financial report showing receipts amounting to $2,636.28, and a balance on hand of $1,822.94. After considerable discussion mot- ions were made to sponsor the follow- ing hockey series: Intermediate 'A', 'B' and 'C' series, 'A' for town and vil- lages over 1,000 population, 'B' under 1,000 and over 500, 'C' under 500. In this particular class 38 teams Operated last year in 'A' and '13'. Junior hock- Applications are invited for the job of Night Watchman Fireman " at a Western Ontario Factory, Stationary Engineer's Certificate 3rd class or better, required. Apply, stating qualifications, to BOX C. F. ADVANCE-TIMES TO THOSE INTERESTED IN NURSING The Training School Corn- tnittee of the Stratford Gen- eral Hospital Training School for Nurses wish to announce that a class of students will be accepted in February, 1949 APPLY---SUperintentlent,, STRATPCYRD GENERAL HOSPITAL STRATFORD . ONT, 11M4/11.14/04.61Z OBITUARY Mrs. John J. Johnston After an illness of a year, the latter part of which she was a constant suf- ferer, Mrs. John J. Johnston, a pion- eer of Kinloss, passed away on Friday morning, Nov.. 5th, at her home in Whitechurch, She was in her 80th year. She was a daughter of the late I Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Casemore cf Turnberry. Fifty-five years ago she and Mr. Johnston were married in St. Paul's Church, Wingham, They lived for 15 years on the 10th of Turnberry before moving to the 4th of Kinloss. To them were born five daughters and one son. Three daughters predeceased her, Ariel (Norah) the late Mrs. Harry Miller and Mabel. Surviving are her hus- band, (Hester) Mrs. James Moore, Toronto; (Beatrice) Mrs. Cecil Chain- ney of East Wawanosh, and Gershom Johnston of East Wawanosh; two sis- ters, Miss Martha Casemore, of Wing- ham, who nursed her through her long illness, and Mrs. Jack Campbell, of Regina; one brother, George Casemore of Turnberry, fifteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Joining the United Church at the time of onion, Mrs. Johnston was a devoted member of the W, M. S. and a valued worker in the community. Funeral seryices were held on Sun- day from her late residence, with Rev. G. M. Newton• officiating. Interment was made in Wingham Cemetery. The pallbearers were Orville Tiffin, Jamieson Pettapiece, Johnston and Wallace Conn, Charles • Taylor and James Richardson. Miss Isabel Simpson Following a lengthy illness, Miss Isabel Simpson, formerly of Wing- ham, died in Windham General Hos- pital, on Friday, November 5th, Born in Culross Township, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Simpson, and the last surviv- ing member of a family of ten. She taught school in Chicago for many years and for four years ibsided in Toronto and for some time in Wingham. She was a member .,of the United Church. Funeral services were held on Mon- day at the home of her niece, Mrs. W. J. Greer, Centre St., with Rev. W. A. Beecroft officiating. Interment Was in. Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toront_o. William R. Birtch Suddenly, following a stroke after a lengthy illness. William R. Birtch, passed away at his residence on Cen- teeSt., on Sunday evening, '7th. November Born. in Wingham, he for many year was employed in Toronto and St. Thomas, returning to Wingham upon his retirement about four years ago. In 1927 in Toronto, he-was married to the former Maude Davis, who sur- vives. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Jones of Long Beach, California. He was a member of the Anglican Church. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday (today), November 10th, from his late residence, with Rev. E. O. Lancaster in charge, Interment will be made in Wingham cemetery. William George Newton On Friday, October 29th, 1948, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wil- liam Gibson, there entered into rest, a highly respected citizen in the person of William George Newton, For many years an invalid, Mr. Newton's health had been failing for some months, The late Mr. Newton who was in his 63rd, year, was born itt Newbfidgo, llowidt Township, a son of the late Albert Newton and Matilda Glinnkr- sOrt Newton. He was a farmer mull his health failed, then with his wife and family took up residence In Wro>teter. Thitiptik years ago, he was married to Myrtle Hill, who predeceased hint five months ago. Three daughters aftci a son, stitviVe, Mrs. William (Laura) mcwocumglcoopg Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Hingstois spent Sunday in Markdale. • Miss Mary Campbell of Woodstock, 1‘71.B., is the guest of Mrs. C. Whit- field. Mr. and Mrs, J. Roy Adair and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Baker, spent the week-end at Midland. Mr. and Mrs, Carl Clark of Detroit, spent the week-end with the latter's mother, Mrs. H. Buchanan. Miss Norma Coutts of Tilbury, spent over the week-end with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Coutts. Mrs. Ross Howson and daughter of London, are visiting this week with the former's mother, Mrs. M. Hab- kirk, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Burgman spent the week-end in Kirkland Lake with TI-M WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES ey will also be classed this year, while in the minor series, juvenile, midget, bantam and pee wee groups will be formed, Motions were placed on record that the W.O.A.A. seek an affiliation with O.M,H.A. with a specified territory and boundary line designated, and in the O.H,A, the W.O.A. will seek an affiliation as a body, Players will lie allowed to be drawn from a 12-mile radius, with the deadline for entries set at December 18th. President 'Tory' Gregg solicited the full support of those present, asking that all matters be threshed out at the meeting, adding that for the coming season greater strides would be made to further sport in the small commun- ities. Speaking briefly at the meeting were John W. Hanna, ,M.P.P.; Kenneth MacMillan, Georgetown; Norman Locking, Port Elgin. Reviewing the past ball season, the following championships were declar- ed: Intermediate 'A' softball, Chesley; Intermediate 'B', Baden; Intermediate 'C' Desboro; grand softball champions Desboro; Girls' softball 'A', Bruss- 'it would cost as much for machinery and stock for a farm as it would to buy the farni. Contests and games were enjoyed, under the direction of Audrey Brad- burn and Ada Dow, The next meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mel. Bradburn,, with Miss Agnes Mason as leader. Mr. Allan who has been residing• with his daughter, Mrs. Thos. Smith, was admitted to Wingharn General Hospital on Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs .Henry Armstrong of Walton, Mrs, Edna Young and Elmer, of Brussels, and Mr. Ernest Young of Mount Forest, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John W.. Masora. 111 I I M 1 II 1 1 1111 11 n lilt 1111 III 1111 linilEIMMIIM IIV