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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-03-27, Page 5TIBI Thursday, March 27 th, 1941 WINGHAM ADVANCE! -TIMES PAGE FIVE. Revival Services City Mission, Wingham MARCH 30 APRIL 13 Mr, and Mrs. G. A. Turnbull Evangelists SERVICES: Sunday 3 and 7 P.M. Each Night at 8 o’clock except Saturday, Children’s Meetings Tuesday and Thursday after school. Come and Hear the Old-Time Gospel. / LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Fred W. Spry is. visiting with her daughter in Toronto. A.C. Don Nasmith, of Fingal, was home for a few days last week. Gnr. Henry Ross, of Petawawa, spent the week-end at his home. Capt. A. W. Irwin, of Fingal, was a week-end visitor at his home here. Lieut. Harry Towne, of London,, spent the week-end with, his family. Bandsman Kenneth Rintoul, Kitch­ ener, is at present home on furlough. Miss Beatrice Joynt, of Ldstowel, was a week-end visitor with Miss B. Reynolds. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hunter, Toronto, were guests of Mayor and Mr.s. J, H. Crawford. Mrs. W. W. Armstrong returned home last week after visiting in Tor­ onto and Guelph. Miss Norma Dinsley returned last week from a three-weeks’ visit with friends in Detroit. Miss Dorothy Piper and Miss Anna Forgie arc spending a few days in London this week. .Mr.. Ira Gerry, of Fort William, was a week-end visitor with his sister, Mrs. W. H, Willis. Miss Louise Hanna, of Guelph, was a visitor with her mother, Mrs. G. C. Hanna, over the week-end. Miss Jean "Cruickshank, of Victoria Hospital, London, was a week-end vis­ itor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Cruickshank. Miss Leah Robertson, Reg.’ N., of the Sick Children’s Hospital, Toronto, is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Robertson. OBITUARY Miss Margaret MacDougall The burial of a life-long resident of Turnberry, Miss Margaret MacDoug­ all, took place in Bluevale Cemetery, Friday afternoon. Miss MacDougall was In her 70th year and was born on the farm on which she passed away, Lot 9, Concession 7. She was the dau­ ghter of the late Hugh and Dorothy MacDougall, pioneers of this commun­ ity. She had been ill since last fall and in an effort to restore her health Farmers of Huron County If you are interested in the formation of a non­ political Farmer’s Organization sq that Agriculture may speak with a unified voice in solving agricult­ ural problems, attend your Township meeting. Your wife arid family are also invited to attend. Meetings Commence at 8 P.M. Hay Township—March 26th, Town Hall Zruich. Tuckersmith—Mar. 27, Walker’s Hall, Brucefield. Stanley Township—March 28th, Twp. Hall, Varna. Goderich Twp.—Mar. 31st, Twp. Hall, Holmesville. Colborne Township, April 1st, Twp. Hall, Carlow. Ashfield Twp.—April 2nd, S.S. 9, 9th Con. Ashfield. W. Wawanosh-Apr. 3, Community Hall, St. Helens E. Wawanosh—April 4, Forester’s Hall, Belgrave. Hullett—-April 7, Community Hall, Londesboro. McKillop Township, April 8th, Hall, Winthrop.. Morris Twp*—Apr! 9, Twp. Hall, 5th Con. Morris. Grey Township—April 10th, Twp* Hall, Ethel. Turnberry—-Apr. 11, Council Chambers, Wingham. Howick Township—April 14 th, Twp. Hall, Gorrie. Above meetings sponsored by the Agricultural Committee of the Huron County Council. Chairman-—J. W* Gamble Committee—Percy Passmore, Sam Whitmore, Fred Watson, Alex* McDonald* Warden—James Lfeipen>fi j , she underwent an operation in Tor­ onto General Hospital in January, but she passed on at the family residence on Tuesday last week. The funeral service was conducted at the residence by Rev. F. G, Fowler, minister of Eadie’s Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member. The pallbearers were Lloyd Henning, Earl Elliott, Robert Powell, Chester Higgins, Stanley Dennis, Robt. .Breen. She leaves to mourn her passing, three brothers and two sisters, James and Peter, of Turnberry; Alex, of Chi­ cago; Mrs, Ja’/et MacTavish, Wroxet­ er; Mrs, Andrew (Isabella) Graham, Log Valley, Sask. Her brother, Alex., of Chicago, also Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Murray, of Tor­ onto, attended the funeral, Jabez Northwood The sympathy of all this commun­ ity is extended to Mr. George North­ wood, manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce here, whose father, Jabez Northwood, of Thedford, died Sunday, in his 77th year. Due to his father’s serious illness, Mr. Northwood was called home Friday. He returned Sat­ urday afternoon to attend the British War Victims Fund Concert on Satur­ day evening, as he was the chairman and driving force behind this endeav­ our, He returned to Thedford Sunday morning1. The late Mr. Northwood was for 55 years a resident of Thedford. He was born in England and came to Canada as a .young man, settling in Thedford where he has since lived. A year ago he and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Surviving are his wife, formerly Miss Josephine Cook; two daughters, Miss Ella Northwood, Hamilton, and Mrs. Clayton Rawling, Windsor; four sons, George, of Wingham; John, of Detroit, and Alfred and Ivor, of Sud­ bury. The funeral service was con­ ducted at the family home on Tuesday afternoon. Interment took place in Pinchill Cemetery, Mrs. William S. Miller Louisa Jane Lott, widow of the late William S. Miller, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 18th, in her 87th year, Mrs. Miller was born in Darlington on Jan. 28th, 1855. She was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and .Mrs, Thomas Lott. In Jan. 30th, 1877, she married William S. Miller who prede­ ceased her in 1929, Six children survive to mourn the death of their mother, Charles Brus­ sels; George, Souris, Man.; Ernest, St. Thomas; Frank, Long Branch; Mrs. Alex. Edmiston (Minnie), Kincardine, and Walter, of London. Also surviv­ ing are two brothers, Levi of Wing­ ham and Walter, of Whitechurch, and four sisters, Julia (Mrs. Palmer), of Wroxeter; Mary, of -Brussels; Ida (Mrs. McKay) of Brussels, and Addie (Mrs. Ferrier) of Lucknow. One bro­ ther, George, passed away in 1937. There were seventeen grandchildren, three of whom are deceased and 12 great grandchildren. The funeral took place from the Walker Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. C. L. Lewis, of the United Church. Burial took place in Brussels Cemetery. WEDDINGS Edgar - Dawson A pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Saviour’s Church, Toronto, recent­ ly, when Ethel, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dawson, of Hanov­ er, became the bride of Mr. Archibald Arthur Edgar, R.C.M.V.R., youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Edgar of Toronto. The ceremony was perform­ ed by the Rev. H. Johnston. The bride who was given away by, her father, looked lovely in a light blue crepe gown. Her veil was caught to the head with a coronet of pink rosebuds. The bride carried an armful of sweet peas and roses. Miss Agnes Ackerman of Toronto, as bridesmaid, wore a gown of old rose and turban to match, and wore a 'shoulder corsage of white carnations. The groom was supported by hrs brother, Mr. Hrtrvey Edgar. The ceremony was fully choral. Fol­ lowing the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of the groom’s parents where a buffet luncheon was served. Later the young couple left for a honeymoon to Niagara Falls, the bride travelling in a smart blue crepe dress and a grey Persian lamb icoat and turban to match. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar will reside in Toronto. BORN MURRAY—-In Wingham General Hospital, on Monday, March 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. Ford Murray, a SOn, LAPP—4n Wingham General Hospit­ al? on Friday, March 21st, to Mr, and Mrs,1 Willis Lapp, R. R. No. 3, Holyrood, a son. HAUGH-Ih Wingham General Hos­ pital, on Sunday, March 16th, toMft and Mrs. David Haugh, a daughter. IN ONE GIVE CASH or JAMESTOWN Mr. Stanley McDonald, of Harris­ ton, visited on Sunday with friends here. iM’\s. James McFarlane spent a few days last week with her^daughter, Mrs. Gordon McPherson, at St, Helens. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Stokes, Glen- annan, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs, Selah Breckenridge. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie McDonald, of Silver Corners, visited on Sunday With the Holt brothers, Mrs. Adam Nichol, and son, George, of Carrick, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Lawrence Willits, Sunday visitors at the McKay home were Mr. and Mrs, Roy McKay and children, also Mr. and Mrs. John (Mc­ Kay and daughter, Joan. We extend our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald VanCamp re­ cently married. There passed away early Sunday morning, March 16th, in the person of Mr. Matthew Wilson at the home of his son, Thomas C. Wilson. Mr. Wilson was 84 years of age, and was born in these parts, but later moved West, where lie resided until last sum­ mer, when he returned here. The fun­ eral was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Snell, of Ethel, to Brussels Cemetery. The pall-bearers were: John McDon­ ald. Gordon Holt. Russel Bradshaw, Charles Simpson, John Riley and Os-' sie Simpson. Friday night, will be held on Thurs­ day night of this week in the Town* ship Hall. Cards from 8.15. Follow­ ing lunch an old time party will be held. AU are invited and the need is great, Due to the illness of Mr. J. G. Mun­ dell and the orders of the M.H.O., the school was closed ever, Mr. Mundell, case of the flu, is week, Friends of Mrs. will regret learning she is in a serious condition in London Hospital, follow­ ing an operation for goitre. Mr. Elmer J, Farrish, who has re­ cently purchased the “Stewart” farm, 9th conecssion, east of the village, has had the place wired and set his first hatch of leghorn and rocks on Tues­ day of this week. His daughter, Miss Maxine, is staying with her father. Mrs, Farrish and family will join her husband shortly. last week. How- who had a severe back on duty this William Harrison The beys rely 6H the folks back home to do their bit through a contribution to the Canadian Auxiliary Services. To these lads, these Brave De­ fenders of the Faith, we who ' stay behind are the folks back home. Your contributions, large and small, will be direct gifts to our boys wherever they may be. In Huron your con­ tribution may be either produce or cash. The canvasser that will call I on you will give you the details. Be ready for Him. HURON COUNTY WAR SERVICES CAMPAIGN J. D. THOMAS, General Chairman J ZONE CONVENERS: Herb. Campbell ■ Hugh Hill r AGRICULTURAL CON­ VENER, James C. Shearer LOCAL CHAIRMEN.: Wingham—F, W. Spry Turnberry—Roland Grain Morris—C. R, Coultes • E. .Wawanosh—Raymond Red- ’moend W. Wawanosh—-Thos. Webster Howick—Knowlson Hueston Brussels—R. J. Bowman Bale Packed for Refugees On Thursday afternoon, March 13, over 30 ladies and a number of child­ ren had their meeting in the hall, as usual. Mrs. Balfour presided over the meeting , after the business period, one feature of the afternoon was a tea served by four ladies of the group, Mrs. Ossie Simpson, Mrs. A. Ruttan, Mrs. A. McKercher 'and Mrs. Louis Frain. After lunch was served, which was enjoyed by all, a bale was packed for refugees, consisting of three complete layettes of the following articles: 1 lady’s nightgown, 1 baby’s blanket, 2 baby dresses, 2 -ba/by slips, 2 vests, 1 dozen napkins, 2 binders, 1 baby’s ki- mona, 1 jacket, 1 bonnet, 1 pair boot­ ies, 1 towel, 1 wash cloth, 1 dozen safety pins, soap, powder and old lin­ en. 4 quilts, 1 crib blankets, 6 boys’ shirts, '8 children’s sleepers, 2 ladies’ nightgowns, 4 girls’ nightgowns, 5 children’s dresses, 8 pair children’s bloomers, 1 hot water bottle cover, 5 icebag covers, 1 girl’s skirt, 1 child’s slip, 5 baby’s bonnets, 1 girl’s dress and blomers, 3 girls’ dresses, 6 ladies’ dresses; for Soldiers, 5 pair men’s py- ! jamas, 3 sleeveless sweaters, 3 scarfs, I 11 pair sox, 1 helmet, 1 pair wristlets, 1 7 pair mitts. C.G.I.T. Had Fine Meeting On Thursday last week, the Gorrie C.G.I.T. m^t at the home of Miss Ev­ elyn Stephens. In the absence of Mar­ garet Thompson, the president, Miss. Stephens presided over the business. Annie Anger called the roll which was answered by seven members and two leaders. Doreen Harriston and Mary Anger weer in charge of the worship service and chose as their theme ‘'Faith.’’ Two verses of “My faith looks up to Thee’’ were then sung.' Helen Irwin read the Scripture taken from the first seven verses of the 11th chapter of Hebrews. Mary Anger read a poem entitled “Faith”. The hymn, “Faith of our fathers” was sung, ac­ companied by Eleanore Carson at the piano. Jean Heibein led in prayer. Ev­ eryone present joined in the discussion of the questions from the question­ box. A contest was .enjoyed -by all and a sing-song completed the meeting. Huron’s Quota RADIOJMANGES At 3.00 a.m. Saturday morning, this week, there will .be a shuffle of radio frequencies. The new .broadcasting channels, in part, .are .as follows: 550 WGR Buffalo. 580 CKCL Toronto. 700 WLW Cincinnatti. 720 WGN Chicago. 740 CBL Toronto. 760 WJR Detroit. 770 WJZ New York 780 WBBM Chicago, Ill. 800 CKLW Windsor. S40 WHAS Louisville. 860 CFRB Toronto. 880 WABC New York. 890 WLS Chicago. 1010 CBY Toronto 1150 CKOC Hamilton. 1230 CKNX Wingham. 1240 CJCS Stratford. 1400 CFOS Owen Sound. 1520 WICBW Buffalo. 1570 CFPL London. Paisley Stopped Fergus The Paisley Oilers ate still going strong in Intermediate “B”, O.H.A, They will enter the finals with eithe'r Seaforth or Paris, who settle their score Wednesday night. Paisley put Fergus away by the score of 7-5 on the round in the semi-finals. They Won by the 3-1 routes at Walkerton on Friday night and pUyed a tie garrte tit Fergus Monday night. SALEM Mr. .and Mrs. W, H. Dane spent Sunday 'evening .with Mrs. Bush and Miss Gertie Bush, of Wroxeter. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McMichael spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. .Jacob Cathers of the B. Line cor­ ner, Howick. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Willits visited friends in Wroxeter last Sunday af­ ternoon. Miss Gladys Weir of Wroxeter spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Weir. (Intended for Last Week) Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Weir and babe and Air. James Reid, of Niagara Falls, spent a few days recently with the for­ mer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Weir. Mr. Hargraves, of Fordwich, occup­ ied the pulpit>here last Sunday in the absence of the pastor. Fits address was appreciated by all those present. Mr. W. A. Mines has rented his farm to Mr. Adams, near Wroxeter, for pasture. Mr. Joseph Higgins, who teaches at Lakelet, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hig­ gins. GORRIE Mr, and Mrs. Ray McIntyre and daughters, Dell and Patricia, who have spent the winter months with relatives and friends in Saskatchewan, returned to their home here on Friday last. Mr. and Mrs. Wilford King and Mrs. A. Earls spent Sunday with rela­ tives at Molesworth. Mr. Jack Newton, R.C.A.F., Toron-, to, spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King visited with Belmore friends Sunday of last week. Mrs. Andrew Edgar is visiting this week with her parents, Mr. ahd Mrs. John Brown, at Molesworth. Mr. Harold Watson is confined to his home here with a mild case of smallpox, and the local M.H.O., Dr, Whitley, has taken every precaution so it will not spread, Mr, J. T, Shers, local blacksmith, who had his leg broken on Christmas Eve? was able to have the cast remov* ed on Tuesday last j, ’ The; Fed Cross Progressive Euchre patty that was to have been held last }l Evening Auxiliary Entertained The members of the Gorrie Even­ ing Auxiliary had the pleasure of en­ tertaining the girls of the C.G.I.T. at. the home of Mrs. Stephens at their March meeting. Misses Janet Watson and Dorothy Edwards were in charge of the programme which bore as its theme “Happiness.” The ’short, devo­ tional period included two lovely read­ ings entitled “The Keys to Happiness” and “You. Have To Believe To Be Happy.” There was a short but im­ pressive re-affiliation service of the C.G.I.T. with the W.M.S. The remain­ der of the evening was spent in a soc­ ial time under the direction of the pro­ gramme committee when many games and contests generally following the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, were en­ joyed. A delicious lunch was served to end a very happy evening. The Ap­ ril meeting will ge held one week ear­ ly as the regular date falls on Easter Monday, at the home of Miss Evelyn Dane. Institute Hear of England The March meeting of the Gorrie Women’s Institute met at the home of Mrs. A. E. Stephens with the usual good attendance of members and guests. Airs. E. Sparling, president, took charge of the business when the minutes were read and the correspond­ ence was heard. The meeting was in the form of a quilting when a quilt donated for the Salvation Army bale was quilted. The programme convenor for the day was Mrs., Lawrence, who had as J her topic Legislature. This paper was ■ prepared by her daughter, Mrs. May, who for a number of years, has been employed in the Ontario Parliament Buildings. Airs. Alay gave the defin­ ition of Legislature as “legislative body of a state” or the law makers ol a country. The legislature in the Fed- DRESSMAKER NAVY COAT Unusual lapels, divine fit and fine tailoring make this a coat designer’s dream come true. In navy or black twill.. Siz­ es 12 to 20. Isard’s Store FASHIONS 4 5 a I I eral Government was described, and.'- the powers invested in this body as’ set out by the British North America Act were given. The legislature of. Ontario being a more familiar subject to the writer, was dealt with in more ■ detail and in a very instructive manner; the highlights in an ordinary sessioxJ were pointed out. The Institute ni'e’itt- bers were indeed indebted to Mrs. May for a very fine paper. Mrs. Harry Jennings also gave a paper. Mrs. Law­ rence in place of her current events,, read a very interesting letter from her .brother in England, whom she had nut heard from in 30 years. The letter contained items of interest such as the price of tobacco in England at this time is 35 per ounce whereas it used to be 8c. Butchers arc now selling rabbits for 22c per pound and Mrs. Lawrence told us that in her part of the country the rabgits used to be kill- cd i>tf as vermin. The meeting dosed i with the use of the National Anthem. I The members of the Institute are ask­ ed to note that the April meeting will l>e held at the home of Mrs. Norman Wade. Save Money By Prepaying Taxpayers may make payments on account of 1941 taxes up to 90 per cent, of 1940 taxes. Interest at the rate of Five per cent, per an­ num will be allowed on such prepayments* Prepayments of taxes must be made at the Town Treasurer’s Office, Town Hall. W. A. GALBRAITH; Town of Wingham. 5 1