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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-03-13, Page 5March 13 th, 1941 .WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE FIVE a £■s: SALE! Famous Make “The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail” Wingham, Ont.Telephone 36 Irregulars of 75c to $1.00 Grades If you love silk stockings you will be interested in this Sale of lovely 4-thread hose, all silk leg with Bemberg Rayon Top and Foot. True they are ir­ regulars, but the imperfections are so slight as to be almost unnoticeable, and will in no way mar their beauty, 6-Thread Medium Service Weight, dull finish, Pure Silk, leg Garter Welts, and soles . reinforced with ‘fine Mercerized Lisle for longer service, full-fashioned of course* Newest Spring shades, sizes 9 ,to, 10J4., We.advise an early visit Burial took place in Brandon Cem­ etery Belgrave. John Laidlaw Mr. John Laidlaw, a resident pf Whitechurch, passed away on Thurs­ day last, after an illness of the past three months. Born in East Wawa- nosh, of a family of eight children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Laidlaw. John Laidlaw yvas in his 77th year. He never married. About twenty years age he and his sister, Miss Christena Laidlaw moved from their farm on the 12th Con, of West Wawanosh, to their present home. Three sisters and one brother survive, Mrs. Jackson, Tor­ onto, who was unable on account of illness, to be present, Mrs. Wm. Mari­ tin and Miss Laidlaw, and Mr. Jos. Laidlaw, all of East Wawanosh. The pall-bearers were his six nephews, Oliver and Jasper McBrien, James Jackson, and Jomes Robert and Her­ bert Laidlaw, The service was held on Saturday from his home, with his pastor, Rev. G. A. Barnard of the Un­ ited Church, and Rev. J. Pollock, of the Presbyterian. Church, in charge. Misses May and Susan Carrick .sang solos. Interment took place in Wing­ ham Cemetery. The following from a distance at­ tended the service: Mr." and Mrs. Jas. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Vincent and Eva, of Auburn; iMr. and Mrs. Oliver McBrien and Doris, and Mr. Jasper McBrien, of Goderich; Mrs. Wilson, Auburn, and her brother, Mr. Wm. Dobje, Westvale, and a niece, Jk'Tiss Margaret Jackson; Toronto. Mr, Laidlaw had been a sufferer for a number of years, and suffered intense­ ly fo,r many weeks before his death. OBITUARY. Mrs. Charles. Wheeler In the death of Mary Ann Wilkin- •\ son, widow of the lat^ Charles Wheel­ er, Belgrave lost one of its oldest and most highly respected residents. She passed on peacefully early Sunday morning, March Sth, following an ill­ ness of two months. Prior to this sickness, she was enjoying wonderful health for a .woman of her years. If she had lived until Sunday next she .would have celebrated her 87th birth­ day. Mrs. Wheeler was born on the Irish Sea as her parents were en route to Canada. After a month on the oc­ ean in an old sailing vessel, they ar- rived in Canada and came directly to the fourth line, of Morris. After her marriage, about 65 years ago, she con­ tinued to reside on the same line, about % mile east, until October 1913 when Mr. 'Wheeler passed on.’ After a visit of two years in the West, she came back east and has since resided in Belgrave. An active worker in the Women’s Institute, she continued her work with this organization until last Christmas. She was a member of Belgrave United Church. ■She had a family of five sons and three daughters, who all survive' to mourn their loss, Mrs. Carrie Taylor, Wingham; Herbert Wheeler,. Bel- grave; Ernest Wheeler, Lethbridge, Alta.; Lenard Wheeler, Vancouver; Jesse and Cecil Wheeler of Morris; Mrs. Nelson (Lena) Higgins, Morris; Mrs. John (Myrtle) Anderson, Bel­ grave . She is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Anderson, Morris; Mrs. Ellen Procter and Mrs. Robert McCrea of Belgrave, and 21 grand­ children. The funeral service was held in the Belgrave United Church on Tuesday afternoon and was conducted by the ’pastor, Rev. J. B. Townend. The pallbearers were her three sons, Rerbert, Jesse and Cecil; her grandson Goldie Wheeler, and two sons-in-law, John Anderson and Nelson Higgins. The Spirit Of England Weaves A Magic Spell I The bravest of the brave are those indomitable people of England who, although bombed out of their homes, are still holding the front line’trenches with an uncon- . querable spirit. Plow much liberty-loving people ev­ erywhere owe to the tenacity and courage ‘ of these people in that “Island Fortress” we shall never know. WHAT IS WINGHAM DOING TO SHOW ITS APPRECIATION? “We are all in the Front Line of Battle Now ...” — King George THE LORD MAYOR’S FUND is designed specially to assist those bomb-stricken peoples of England—to give them food, clothing, blankets and above all EN­ COURAGEMENT. We in Wingham want to'do our bit to swell that fund and that’s the reason for the En­ tertainment in the “We shall not fail nor falter . . . Send us the tools . Churchill Wingham United Church Saturday Evening, March 22 • But it isn’t a parish affair, it’s a community function; we want every family re­ presented and if you cannot be present, purchase a ticket anyway, that our con­ tribution to this worthy patriotic cause may be a worthy one. There will be mirth, laughter, gaiety and there will also be J AIM I1U15 A fiH. The Popular Telegram Talking Reporter You might not now be singing “There’ll Always Be An England” were it not for the spirit of those people of England* Let ■Wingham accept the opportunity of saying “We’re Proud of You” to those brave people over there* JUsLet’s Swell the TirvcTc Adults * 50cJlCRMb CMBen 2Sc “GOD SAVE THE KING” <5 William T. Fyfe The death took place at his home, Brandon, oft Thursday afternoon of William T. Fyfe, at the age of 66 years, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Fyfe who was born at Wingham, Ont., mov­ ed to Brandon in 1914 as manager of the Northern Crown Bank. He start­ ed his banking career with Smith’s private bank here. Later he joined the Bank of Hamilton and after several places in Ontario, went to Brandon. On amalgamation with the Royal Bank, he continued as manager until 1921, when he was transferred to Un­ ity, Sask. Subsequently he returned to Brandon to a position on the executive staff of Nation and Shewan, limited. Two years later he joined the Mutual Life Insurance company. Mr. Fyfe was a member of Brandon Lodge No. 19 A.F. & A.M,, and had been a vestryman of St. Matthew’s pro-cathedral. The bereaved are his widow, two daughters, Margaret F. and Mary Vic­ toria; two brothers, James Fyfe, at Shelburne, Ont., and Foster Fyfe, To­ ronto; also three sisters, Mrs. John Kerr and Mrs. A. Louttit, both of Wingham, and Mrs. Robert Maguire, Brydal Bank, Ont. The funeral, under Masonic auspic­ es, was held Monday afternoon from St. Matthew’s pro-cathedral to Bran­ don cemetery. Thomas Clark There passed away at the .Clinton Hospital on Friday, after a severe ill­ ness, Thomas Clark in his 68th year. Born in Morris township, he had lived all his life in the vicinity and was res­ pected by all who knew him. He leav­ es to mourn their loss, his wife form­ erly Elizabeth Hoy of Walton, also two daughters (Ella) Mrs. W. J. Mc­ Cutcheon of Philadelphia, U.S.A, and (Annie) Mrs. Gilbert Nethery and two sons, William of 5th Con., Morris, and John on the homestead, also on the 5th Con., Morris, and one sister, Mrs. James Thynne on 3rd Con., Morris. The funeral was from St. John’s Ang­ lican Church, Brussels, on Sunday. Thomas Warwick The death took place in Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday morning of Thomas Warwick, of the third line, Morris, in his 71st year. Flo leaves to mourn,, two sons, John and Charles, and one- daughter, Elva, on the 3rd line, Morris, and one grandson, Wil­ fred, and two brothers, John and Alex in Vancouver, B.C. His wife, former­ ly Sadie Armstrong, of this vicinity, passed away four years ago. The de­ parted man was born in Morris Town­ ship .and had. lived all his life in this vicinity. GORRIE his sister, Mrs. J. G. Mundell and Mr. Mundell on Thursday last. Rev. Hugh Fritchard, of Montreal, has sold his farm on Gorric sideroad to Mr, John Koch, from British Col­ umbia, who gets possession March 15. Until then he will make his home with Mrs. J. Bingham. On Friday night another juvenile hockey match was played in the arena here when Brussels came over for a game, The final score was 6-4 in fav­ or of the local lads. ’ The Town Group Red Cross Com­ mittee plan on holding a card party in the Township Hall here on Friday night, March 21st, play to commence at 8.30. Lunch will be served, and all are invited, .Kindly keep this date in mind. Mrs; D, L. Flicks, of Harriston, was the guest of her sister, Mrs, R. H. Stephens, over the week-end. Red Cross Shipment Following is a list of articles packed on Saturday for 'shipment to Head­ quarters, Red Cross, in Toronto*. Hos­ pital Supplies, 12 sheets, 13 prs. py­ jamas, 28 prs. pillow cases, 16 wash­ cloths, 2 surgical gowns, 1 doz. surg­ ical towels, 6% doz. khaki hdkfs., 3 doz. gauze hdkfs.; Knitted Goods; 69 prs. socks, 4 pr. seamen's stockings, 4 helmets, 15 prs. two-way mitts, 3 prs. half mitts, 1 pr. wristlets, 9 sweat­ ers, 11 scarfs, 2 prs. gloves, 1 pr. whole mitts, 3 prs. rifle mitts; Refugee Sup­ plies, 4 layettes, 9 prs. panties, 10 prs. refugee mitts, 5 prs. children’s stock­ ings, 17 quilts. St. Stephen’s W. A. Held Session The regular meeting, of the W. A. of St. Stephen’s Church was* held on Thursday afternoon ‘last at the home o.£ Mrs. Norman Wade, .with a very good attendance. Last arrangements were made for the Bazaar and Hot Supper, which will be held in the Or­ ange Hall on Saturday, March 15th, when the ladies have a nice assortment of useful articles, for sale. Some of the ladies also worked at piecing a quilt. The devotional period was conducted by the president, Mrs, Holmes, and Scripture reading St. Luke, 18th chap., 18-33, was read by Mrs. Norman Wade. The Roll Call was answered with a verse or thought on '“Sacrifice”. Mrs. Wilford King gave the paper on the chapter from the study book “The Christian Church in Japan, in which she told the stories of two Japanese Christians; also how loyalty to their Emperor always has to come before anything else, in Japan. Closing pray­ ers were then taken by the President. A lovely lunch was served by the hostess, while all enjoyed a social half- hour. We are pleased to report Mrs. Knowlson, who has been confined" to her home for the past several months, through illness, is improving and able to be out again. r Rev. Acheson was able to take the pulpit in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday after sufefring from a bron­ chial attack. Dr. Ross and daughter, Marilyn, of Kitchener, visited his mother one day recently. Miss Reita Galloway spent the week-end with friends at Belmore. Sergt. R. G. Newton of Kitchener spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman and son, Jack, of Milverton, spent Saturday with their daughter, Mrs. C. Michel and Mr. Michel. Miss J. R. Stinson spent Sunday, with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hamilton at Belmore. Mr. Oliver Galloway, who has been employed at Kitchener for the past several weeks, has returned home. Miss Marjorie Hockridge, nurse-in- training, General Hospital, Guelph, spent Sunday with her aunt, Airs. Grainger. Coat News Spring too dressy^—not too tailored! That’s the sec­ ret of these coats ’ You’ll wear them every­ where ... changing their mood with your access­ ories. See our classy ex­ amples in Navy, Black, Tweed, etc. Every one new. Priced from j Walker Stores, Limited g “The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail” 1 Telephone 36 Wingham, Ont. The funeral service was held Sun­ day. afternoon, a private service in the home, followed by a public service in the church in which a male choir took part. A male quartette sang “Remem- ber Me, O Blessed One”, while favor­ ite hymns,‘“Rock of Ages” and “Abide with me” were sung. Many floral tri­ butes testified to the high esteem in which the late Mr. Hainstock was held. Burial took place in Shaunanon Cem­ etery. Figure It Out.. Foundation Garments are the Key to every FashionSpring Misses Evelyn Stephens, Edna Dav­ idson and Margaret ‘Firth spent the Week-end with friends in London. Mr. and Mrs. G* S. King spent the wcek-ehd in Toronto. Born-—On Friday, March 7th, 1941, to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Whitfield (nee Annie Douglas) the gift of a son, Born-On Friday, March 7th, 1941, at the Rectory, to’ Rev, and Mrs, Ball, the gift of a son—John Haughton. Mr. and Mrs. Pei;cy Colnier, Tor­ onto, spent the week-end with the lat­ ter’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. Ernest King, j Miss Blythe McLaughlin spent the week-end in Toronto, Mr, “Buss” Dolg, of Arthur, visitetf alive Association. William S. Hainstock A message was received early Fri­ day morning, Feb. 28th, of the death of one who was well known here, in the person of William S. Hainstock, Shaunanon, Sask. More than a year ago he suffered a heart attack and since that time has been in poor health. Thursday evening he suffered a severe attack and was rushed to the Shaunanon hospital where death oc­ curred. William Sheppard Hainstock, who was in his 54th year, was born at Fordwich, youngest son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Hainstock. 37 years ago he went West where he far­ med, having been a pioneer in the Shaunanon district. Fie made frequent trips to the home town where his many friends deeply regret his death. In 1918 he was married to Janet Brown, Fordwich, daughter of Mr. W. Brown and. the late Mrs. Brown, who with two children, Maurice and Mar­ jory, survive, also one brother, Bercy, of Shaunanon, and four sisters, (Nel­ lie) Mrs. I. J. Gamble, Fordwich; (Jo­ sephine) (Myrtle) Wroxeter er, Allan. Deceased, who took an active part in public life hav­ ing served for several years as Chief Magistrate for Shattnanon District, Councillor, and Chair man of Conscrv- Mrs. J. Mrs. D. (Ruby) For'Figure Control Here is the last word in figure control. D. & A. Foundation Garments are designed to give you comfort and grace, make you look fetchingly youth­ ful and slim. Every one is superbly constructed and will be fitted to your figure by Miss Irene EUacott or Miss Louise Thompson, who have attended the School of Corsetry held by the Dominion Corset Co. and are fully qualified to give you a scientific and efficient fitting foundation garment at vour con­ venience. Ligne Lelong Fabric Boning? 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