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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-06-26, Page 4TAGE FOUR S'- g;; 'W;■WBI WINGHAM- ADVANCE-TIMES SOUTHERN GOSPEL — Colored Quartette Outstanding radio artists, heard over CKLW, 9.00 p.m., every Wednesday night. Singing In — United Church Service Holy Communion was dispensed at the United Church following morning service on Sunday last and three new m|inbers received into the church, Al- lister Green, Robert MacDonald and John AlacNaughton. Sunday next will be Air, Grant’s farewell services at Wroxeter and Salem where he has giv en faithful service for the past six years. He will be succeeded by Rev. Mr, Foster, of Richmond whose’ in» duction service will take place Friday, July 4th at 8 p.m. D O MdNION DAY LONG WEEK-END REDUCED FARES Between all points fo Canada and to pertain destinations in the United States WHITECHURCH FARE AND ONE-QUARTER For The Round Trip and at U>.17c 27c 31c 8£r 49c See Us For A Complete Variety of Radish, Cucumbers, Green Onions, Leaf Lettuce, Peppers, Etc. FLOUR 7 IE QAC 241b. Q(YcBag*50 Bag Tender Crisp HEAD LETTUCE Head * Firm Red Ripe • TOMATOES Fancy Qualify ’’ Celery HEARTS 2 for Boneless CHICKEN - 7 oz. Tin‘23c WEDDINGS MW* 1 I Thwsday, June 26th, 1941. address. ! Thursday afternoon the ladies from i all directions gathered in the basement of the Presbyterian church and took six quilts out of the frames. Lunch was served. Friday evening Air. Lome Evans, who is spending a few days with his family, was presented with a wrist watch and address, James AfcNeil of Saskatoon with a signet ring, Wesley Abram of Camp Borden with a wrist watch. Airs. AIcNeil, Airs, Abram and Lome Evans all made a suitable reply, Air. and Mrs. McNeil, Cecil of Mild- may, Elva, attended the funeral in Clinton on Friday of Airs. Peacock, Air. McNeil’s sister, Air, Hunkin and Jack Holland were in Gorrie Friday attending the funeral of little Donald Hueston, who was drowned in the dam there. Air, and Mrs. Robt. Breen of Wing ham, visited Afrs, Scott on Sunday. Airs. Dell Jeffray of Toledo Ohio, paid the village a flying visit on Tues day. * Afr, Jas, Irving, of Stratford, spent Sunday with Afr, and Afrs. Will Conn. Mrs. George (AlcClenaghan returned on Saturday from her trip to the West, after visiting friends as far west as Calgary. Afr, Tony Keiswater had two cattle' killed on the track on Alonday night last week by the late train. Afrs, James Jamieson has been un der the doctor’s care during the past week. Air. and Mrs. R. Pounder of Souris, Alan., Mr, and Afrs. Thos. Pounder and daughter, Patsy, of Toronto, spent Saturday with Mr. and Afrs.. Robert Ross, and Afrs. Peter Naismith, Sarles, N. Dakota, has been visiting with her i sister, Afrs. Ross. Mrs. J. G. Gillespie and Afiss Agnes, and Afrs. W, R. Farrier and Garnet, visited with relatives in Toronto on Sunday. The Red Cross Society held a quilt ing at the home of Afrs. Robt. Ross on Friday last. Don’t forget the Straw berry Social being held in the base ment of the Presbyterian Church this Wednesday night under the auspices of the Red Cross Society. The Benmiller Dramatic Society- will, present their play in the church shed, following the supper. All are invited to come along. Afrs. Ben AlcClenaghan, Irwin and Carl, motored to Toronto on Friday and Carl had a check-up at the Child ren’s Hospital, and was in Al condi tion, and they spent the week-end with relatives at Hillsburg. Mrs. Arthur Moore accompanied them and visited with her daughter, Mrs, Basil Thomp son, Caledon, also Mrs. Efyvood Bar bour and daughter, Phyllis, who visit ed with hour of Moore, friends. Air. and Mrs. Fred Clarke, of Am- herstburg, spent the week-end at the home of her father, Air. Robt, Carrick. Beecroft - McMullen A wedding of interest to this com munity was solemnized in Mandaumin United Church, Petrolia, at 1 p,m, on Saturday, June 21st, when Orris Afc- Alullen, daughter of Air. and Afrs. Afc- Afullen of Petrolia, became the bride of Afr. Melville Beecroft, son of Afr. John Beecroft and the late Afrs. Bee croft of E. Wawanosh. Those who at tended the wedding from this com munity were: Afr. John Beecroft, Gil bert and Beatrice, Air. and Afrs. AV. Dow, Afr. and Afrs. Leask AIcGee and son Jim, and Afr, Henry AIcGee. The many friends of the groom in this dis trict extend best wishes for a long and happy wedded life. The regular monthly meeting of the W.Af.S. of the United Church was held on Wednesday last with the vice pres., Mrs. Gillespie, in charge. Miss C. Laidlaw led in prayer, Afrs. Herb Laidlaw read the Scripture lesson, and missionary readings were given by Afrs. Scholtz, Miss Afuriel Watt and Airs. J. D. Beecroft. Afrs. Scholtz and Airs. Laidlaw sang a duet, and Afrs, Clarence Cox led in prayer for the mis sionaries. The W.Af.S. held a tea at the home of Mrs. Jas. Falconer to quilt on Thursday. Afr, Jas. Currie, the census taker, was in this locality on Saturday last. Air. and Mrs. Harry Robb and two sons, of Goderich, visited one'day last week with Afr, and Afrs. Thos. Gaunt. Afisses Eileen and Shirley . Snell have been laid up with an attack of measles, and now Afiss Ada Dow is laid up also. Afr. and Afrs. Wm. Robinson spent the week-end at the home of their dau ghter, Afrs. Cecil Wheeler, Aforris. Afr. and Mrs. Will Stewart, Fergus, spent Sunday at the home of Mr, and Afrs, J. D, Beecroft, and Afrs. Kirk, who has been visiting at Fergus, re turned home with them. Afrs. J. F. Davidson and daughter, Miss Mary Weir R.N. of Aft. AlacGre- gor, N.Y., spent the week-end with the former’s niece, Afrs. Zoofelt, at Sud bury. The regular monthly meeting of the Presbyterian church was held Thurs-: day last with the president, Aliss Merle: Wilson, in charge, Afrs. Albert Patter son read the smripture lesson, and Miss Annie Laidlaw led in prayer, Afrs. Afurray gave a talk during theme med- itatfon period and Alts. D. Kennedy gave a missionary reading, Afrs. Robt Ross sang “Face to Face with Christ” GO; From noon Friday, June 27, until 2.00 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, RETURN; Leave dtsination, not later than midnight Wednesday, July 2/1941, WROXETER leadership is at stake. EAST WAWANOSH ‘Just a little help from JAMESTOWN CARD OF THANKS Fraser and Fleming CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS comb. IN MEMORIAM BELMORE (PtbClfiiC Harry Mulvey and li’t- Sunday with Mr. and Air. and Mrs. Clarence Bar- Orangeville, and Air. Millan who visited with .Toronto in the Presbyterian church Thursday evening. The slides of Africa, depict ing the people, their mode of living, doctrine and witchcraft, were greatly enjoyed. The igetit also gave a Short WANTED, SCRAP IRON—-Highest market prices paid at all times for clean usable scrap delivered at the yards. Western Foundry Company, Limited, Air, ajid Hueston, Gorrie,' wish to express their appreciation to all for their kindness and sympathy ■extended to them hi their recent sad bereavement BOY WANTED—About 16 years old, for store work, full time. Apply to Advance-Times. Times shown are “Standard” MINIMUM SPECIAL FARE — 25c Full particulars from any agent, and daughter from, also Afr, and Mrs, of Turnberry,. were SUNDAY, JUNE 29 ILOO a.m. 2.00 p»m. 7.00 p.m. Come and Bring a Friend, FOR RENT—Afodern Supertest Ser vice Station, excellently located in Walkerton, Ontario, on Alain high way, at present enjoying a fine busi ness. Suitable for repair work. Rea sonable terms. Apply to H, Afeilen, Boxj.322, Seaforth, Phone 92._____ FOR SALE—Several Chesterfields at special prices: Now is the time to pick them up. A, J, Walker’s Furni ture Store. . FOR SALE—Chesterfield Bed?' two Dressers, Extension Table and Buf fet, also Chesterfield Suite, Apply Advance-Times. FOR SALE—Frame Building 24x36, also Log House 18x24 for sale. Ap ply Sam Morton, R.R. 1, Belgrave. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE or rent— Point Clarke cottage, beautifully sit uated, furnished, formerly the late Dr. Spence’s; open for inspection. Write Box 48, Oshawa. FOR SALE—One used small sized churn, would make a good feed mix er for any farmer with power. H. T. Thomson. FOR SALE—Charles Bondi Property . jm Josephine Street. Terms can be I arranged. Albert Shifrin, 100 Ade- laideWv, Toronto,_______ FOR RENT—Well equipped, 5-room Cottage, Bruce Beach, month of July. Apply to W. F. Burgman. HOUSE TO RENT—Victoria Street, immediate possession, also some -1 good property for sale. Apply F. J. Afooney. MEN WANTED — Here is a big, quick business break for you. Thou sands of folks need Familex Pro ducts and want them, but we have not enough “representatives. It’s your opportunity for easy sales and plenty of repeat business. If you are willing to work and ambitious, get going and you’ll not be sorry. For illustrated catalogue and details: 570 St. Clement, MONTREAL. MUSIC TEACHER WANTED—For S.S. No. 8, Aforris. Applicants state number of lessons taught per year and salary expected. Ralph Shaw, Bluevale, Ont, RADIO FOR SALE—Philco 6-tube Table Afodel, good condition. Apply Jack Herd. ’ STRAYED—Twm small red Heifers from Lots 13 and 14, Concession 4, Turnberry. Notify George Thom son. Bluevale. .TEACHER WANTED — By U.S.S. No. 7, East and West Wawanosh. Applications received up to July 1st. State salary, experience and qualifi cations. Vernon Chamney, R.R. 1, Belgrave. TEACHER WANTED—A Protest- ant teacher for S.S. No, 13, East Wawanosh. Duties to commence Sept ,2nd, 1941. Apply to Afrs. Cy rus Scott, R.R. 1, Belgrave. Air, and Airs. Robert Stocks have returned home after an enjoyable holi day In Toronto. Airs. Reynolds Emmett, Idaho, Elmer Hastings, visitors with Air. and Airs, j. Lovell one day last week. Air. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton’, and John were Sunday guests of Mrs. W.” E-jMainstock. Mr.'anci^Mjs. Cameron Inglis and^ Jackie Orr, Atwood, were Sunday' guests of Aliss Florence Fowler, 4th line. Dr. W. A. and Airs. Spence, Toron to, were week-end guests of Air. and Mrs..R. J. Rann. We regret the serious condition of Mrs. Palmer Sr., and hope for some improvement soon. Airs. Pyke, 9th line, Hawick, is in attendance. We welcome to the village Afrs. Brothers and her granddaughter, from Toronto, who are now getting settled in-the residence of Mr. D. Robinson. ■ Mrs. Frank Sanderson spent part of ‘last week with her daughter, Afiss El eanor Sanderson in Toronto. Mrs. George Mee, Fordwich, visited on Thursday with her parents, Air. and Afrs. A. J. Hooper, Air, and Airs. G. A. Wearring, also Afisses Agnes and Alargaret Wear ring spent Sunday with Mr. and Afrs. T. A. Gibson, Howick, J)th line. A large number from Wroxeter at tended the Salem garden party Wed nesday evening and enjoyed 'the play “Finnigan’s Fortune" put on 'by the Gorrie south Red Cross group. The Wroxeter Dramatic Club will present their play “Grandpa’s Advent ures” at Newbridge and Afolesworth. This excellent play was well received here and is well worth repeating. Airs. George St. Afarie and son Bil ly spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Elliott. Annual Picnic The annual picnic of the Women’s Institute will be held on Thursday, July 3rd, at the home.of Airs. Clar ence White. A committee will have charge of the program and a quilt will be made for the Red Cross. Afembers are asked to provide a basket lunch. Come and bring "a friend. Trousseau Tea Airs. J. Alusgrove entertained on Thursday last for her daughter, Eva, whose marriage takes place this week. Airs. J. Adams, Airs. Gordon Gibson, Afiss Florence Dustow, Afiss E. Thorn ton showed the trousseau linens and gifts. The bride’s two sisters were as- sister by Afiss Vera Zurbrigg in serv- j ing tea. SOFTBALL DRAWS QUITE A NUMBER I would like to take tins opportun ity to express my thanks for the kind ness shown me by Dr, Crawford, Afiss Schultz, Staff of the General Hospi/al, Mrs, Clegg, Rev, E. O. Gallagher, all neighbours and friends. Also for the flowers, gifts and cards sent me dur-* fog my illness and bereavement. Airs. Evelyn Greenwood. The family of the late Airs. Isaac Urowston take this opportunity of ex pressing their sincere appreciation to their neighbors and friends for the kindness and sympathy extended to them during their recent bereavement. MITCH ELD-In loving memory of Alfred Aiitchell, who passed away . one year ago, June 27th, 1940. Loving aml kind in all his ways, Vprlght and just, to the end of Ms days. Sincere and true, in and S8diy.jnri.s«ed by his wife. Mission Band The June meeting of United Church Mission Band was held in the church school room Alonday last, The pres ident was in charge and opened with the hymn “All the happy children” fol- fowgd. bx.d:he.Invocation, “The Beati tudes” were repeated responsively, then the prayer for peace and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The second hymn chosen was “The wise may bring their learning.” Heralds res ponding were Africa, June Waller; In dia, Margaret Wearring; Canada, Lois Hamfily. Mrs, Grant told the story of the Bible .Jesus knew. The business period was conducted. The children were delighted that their leader, Airs. Sanderson, was able to attend and tell them, an interesting story of a Japan ese girl. Jimmie Wylie and Alax Ham* bly took! the offering. Afrs. Sanderson treated the members to home-made c.jndy, . The Afjzpah benediction and tbe1 ■Natldnai t Anthem brought the meeting, to a close. Women’s Missionary Society The July meeting of the W- AL S. will be held in the church schoolroom on Thursday, July 10th, 3 p.m. Afrs. Henry Timm will have charge and the Roll Call to be auswered« .by n'verse containing the word^'R^thJ^ *f< "■n ter, Afrs. Orville Tiffin. $^>$iith of Cheboygan, ■ visiting with her parents, Afr, and Mrs, John T. Carrie Mr.. Mac Neil, sationed at Wood- stock, spent the week-end with his wife and family here. Air. and Airs. Elgin’Purdon and fa mily of Detroit, are spending this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Purdon and other relatives. Alany in this district extend symp athy to Mrs. Stewart McBurney and Mrs. Alex. Lever, as their father, Air. Wni. S, King of Turnberry, passed a- way on Monday, Mr, King had been ill during the past two years. Airs. Joe Thomson and son Claire of Delhi, and Mr. and Airs. Ross Robin son and son, Keith of Port^Burwell, spent the week-end with their father, Air* Thos. Robinson. Mrs. Ross Rob inson is staying this week -with her pa rents, Air. and Mrs. Cook, Belgrave. A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Miss Hazel McBurney on Alonday night when friends and neigh bors of Misses Janet and Mary Rob ertson, brides of this week, were pre sent to honour them prior to their mar riage. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed by all. Air. and Mrs. Leask AIcGee and Jim and Mr. Robert McGee and Mr. Hen ry McGee spent the week-end with relatives and friends at Inwood. The June meeting of the Brick Un ited W. M. S, was* held at the home of Airs. Robt. Coultes with Mrs. Herson Irwin’s group in charge, Afiss Lavina AfcBurney presided at the piano. The theme of the worship period was “De monstrating the way of Christ in Friendship’^ and was conducted b Mrs. Irwin with Airs. S, Snell reading the scripture and Airs. G. Shiell lead ing in prayer, you” was sung by Airs. L. Wightman. This was the community friendship meeting and a splendid paper on this subject was given by Airs. Irwin. Fol lowing this Airs. G. Shiell read an in teresting poem entitled “The Run of Hospitality”. As usual Airs. F. Thompson, the president, conducted the business per iod. Plans were discussed for a spec ial meeting to held in July if the spea- cker can be procured. Interest in the softball games being played in the Town League Alonday, Wednesday and Friday evenings is getting greater each game. Lloyds head the league for the first week of play and they have a well balanced club, but the other teams say they will i not be left behind. The league is now! fully organized and it is expected that! many will turn out to see these games.! A silver collection is taken and the league will turn over to the Red Cross any surplus they have at the end of the season. On Wednesday night, last week, Lloyds defeated the High School in a , close contest and on Friday night Gur neys took the Foundry by 7-5. ■ The ' , Clerks made their bow Alonday and' romped away from the High School •lads 15-8, To-night '(Wednesday, the Clerks and Lloyds clash, and the lea gue ■ Armstrong - Carter A pretty but quiet wedding was sol emnized by Rev. Hugh C. Wilson, at the manse of Knox United Church, Auburn, on Wednesday afternoon at three o’clock, when Elva Jane, daugh ter of Air. and Afrs, John Carter, of West Wawanosh, was united in mar riage to William John Armstrong, eld er son of Air. and Mrs. Harry Arm strong, of East Wawanosh. The bride was becomingly attired in a frock of light blue crepe with white accessories, and a corsage of roses and fern. The attendants were Afr. and Mrs. George Gould, of Clinton, A buffet luncheon was served at the home of the bride’s parents with only immediate relatives present. Air. and Mrs. Armstrong left on a motor trip to Niagara Falls and Toronto. a basket Of tfte '‘same Tlowers. Afr. James A. Barr was groomsman. At the reception Afterward; the hon ored guest was the-bride’s grandmoth er, Mrs. Thomas.Welsh;.,;pf.Ripley, for whom the bride waFnamed. Later Mr, Johnston and-liis- bride left on a motor trip, the bride travelling in a tailored pin-striped suit, small--back hat black and white accessories. Wiarton,’ the groom’s brother, was best man.' Following the ceremony a reception was held and a buffet sup per served* at the home of Mrs. Vic. Laughlean. For travelling the bride donned a dress of, w.ood^rose .sheer. Her accessories were white. Follow ing a trip to'I-ondon and.points south ■ they will reside at London, Ontario. Guests were present from Wingham, Owen Sound, London and Wiarton. Don’t forget the lawn social on Fri day inght, June 27th at Jamestown. Mr. Richard Jacklin had a success ful little raising on Friday evening, When an addition is being added to his barn. Afiss Dorothea AfcLeod, Messrs. Alex, and John AIcDonald, John John ston, also Mr. and Afrs. S. Brecken ridge spent Thursday in Guelph. Aliss Beatrice Payne of Hanover, al so Airs. Fred Fowler and Joan of Ches ley, spent the week-end with Afr. and Afrs. B. Payne. Those in the neighborhood who have purchased cars are Messrs. Alex. AIc Donald, John Grainger. Afr. and Airs, tie sons spent Airs. Selah Breckenridge. The ladies of the Jamestown group packed a bale for June of the follow ing—-6 quilts, 1 ladies’ winter coat, 9 ladies’ dresses, 5, ladies’ slips, 1 pair bloomers, 3 children’s nightgowns, 5 children’s dresses, 6 children’s slips, 5 pair children’s bloomers, 1 pair pyjam as, 2 pair men’s pyjamas, 1 hot water bottle cover, 2 icebag covers, 20 khaki handkerchiefs, 13 pair sox, 1 pair mites 1 sleeveless sweater, 15 cellophane wrapped toilet accessories containing 1 towel, 1 wash cloth, soap, tooth brush, tooth paste.. and Afrs. A. Aitcheson had charge of A Bible Society meeting was held the topld, Christians Cbur^geotis, Airs. Albert Walters led fo prayer for the missionary workers. Air. and Airs. John Innis and fottrily spent Sunday al the home of his sis- McCormick - Kreutzwiser The wedding was solemnized at Sac red Heart Church, Teeswater, with Father Hawkins officiating, when Grace, youngest daughter of Afr. and Afrs. George Kreutzwiser, became the bride of Harold AfcCormick, eldest son of Afr. and Afrs. John AfcCormick of Culross. The bride, given in marriage by her only brother, Air. Oliver Kreutzwiser, wore a heaven blue sheer frock with white accessories, and a corsage of red carnations. She carried an ivory prayer book with blue and white streamers tied with rosebuds and lily of the valley. The bridesmaid was the bride’s niece, Miss Helen Schaefer of Newmarket, wearing a dusky pink crepe dress and a corsage of deep pink carnations. Air. William AfcCormick, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The ushers were Afr. Wilbur Beninget of Formosa and Mr. William Shies tai. Afrs. Alex. Lambertus played the wedding march and Mrs. Rettinger sang. A wedding dinner was served I at the home of. the bride’s.parents, Air. | and MrS. Af cCormicU left oh a honey-1 moon trip to Niagara Falls, Hamilton and Guelph. They will reside on the bridegroom’s farm. Johnston - Nay The home of Afr. and Afrs. Robert G. Nay, Fordwich, was the setting on Saturday for a pretty ceremony, when their daughter, Afiss Afartha Afarion Nay, was married to Mr. Glenn F. Johnston, son of Afr. and Mrs. A, Johnston, also of Fordwich, Rev. J* W. Johnson officiated, and Airs. W, AL Robb of Harriston was accompan ist to the solosit, Mrs. W. R. Fraser. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was pretty in a graceful gown of bridal pink chiffon, with small hat of Ballibuntl and velvet, gardenia trim med, with circular veil. Het flowers were white sweet peas and pink orch ids, Miss Janet MacDonald of Ripley, her maid of honor, wore orchid chif-< fon; Afiss Shirley Darroch of Clifford, j sea-foam blue chiffon; and Miss PattU Jo Darrdth; flower girl, peach organ* die.,, All three are cousfos of the bride; the bridesmaids carried nosegays of j sweet peas and roses, and flower girl Taylor - Orvis The United Church parsonage, Wiarton, was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding at 4.30 o’clock Satur day afternoon, when the Rev. W. M. Lee united in marriage Hazel Tervitt, daughter of Mr. an,d Mrs. George Or vis, Wingham, Ontario, and Private Cameron Lewis TaylOr, London, On tario, son ^of Mr. and Airs. G. W. Tay-. lor, Wiarton, Ontario. The bride was very pretty in a dress of Acadia blue alplaca crepe. Mrs. Vic.' Laughlean, of Wiarton, sister of the bride, was mat ron of honour, and Mr, Harvey Taylor, Smith- Gauld The marriage'of Mrs, Frances Gauld of Courtright, Ontario, to Mr. John William Smith', of Wingham, was. sol emnized at the home of the former’s son-in-law, Mr, Earl Wild, Wingham, Ontario, at 7.30 o’clock, Thursday, June 19th, Rev, D, J. Lane, of God erich, officiated. They were attended by Airs, Earl Wild and Air. Reginald Smith, of Toronto. Following the wedding a reception was held and a dinner served at the Royal T. Mr. and Mrs. Smith will reside in Wingham Prices Effective Until Closing Saturday, June 28th MIRACLE WHIP SALAD DRESSING 8&19c Domino Lime Rickey w &INGER ALE SO oil ms-' Bottles - 2 for Sweet, Mustard or Sour Mixed 19^4 OZ. 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