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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-10-30, Page 8F WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Show Starts at 8.00 p.m., Except Saturday Two Shows Saturday Night Thursday, Friday, Saturday, October 30, 31, Nov. 1 CONRAD VEIDT VALERIE HOBSON — In— “BLACKOUT” Action in London during a blackout in this spy melodrama. The naval sequences were made with* the collaboration of the British Admiralty. Also “Leon Errol Comedy” “Information Please” “News”. Matinee Saturday aafternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, November 3, 4, 5 ROBERT MONTGOMERY INGRID BERGMAN GEORGE SANDERS — In — “RAGE IN HEAVEN” This picture contains the suspence and tension that always accompanies the search for evidence that will save the innocent from the gallows. Also “Traveltalk” “Cartoon” “Miniature” WHITECHURCH Mr. Mac Ross has been under the Doctors c^are during the past week, suffering from an attack of pleurisy. .Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cameron of Ashfield spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Rintoul and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dawson. The'ladies of the community quilted three quilts for the Red Cross in the Hall on Friday last, and realized $5.60 from the tea, and $13.50 from the sale of home made baking and the bazaar. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Vincent of Auburn, spent Sunday with her aunt, Miss C. Laidlaw. Mrs. Thos. Morrison and Marilyn, spent the week-end at the home of her sister, Mrs. Gib Hamilton of Luck­ now. Miss Pauline Inglis spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. Sim of Toronto. A.C. Norman Welwood of Guelph, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Welwood. Mrs. Jas. Cornelius, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Cornelius, spent Sunday with , Mr. and Mrs. Len Westbrook and other relatives in Goderich. Mrs. F. L, Creighton of Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Kirk of Birming­ ham, Mich., and Mrs. Andrew Kirk, who had been with friends at Seaforth, spent the week-end at the home of J. D. Beecroft. This Community extends best wish­ es to Hazel McBurney, daughter of Mrs. Sam McBurney and the late Mr. McBurney of East Wawanosh, and Mr. Jas. Hardie of Turnberry, who were marriied in Wingham, on Wed­ nesday last with Rev. J. Pollock of­ ficiating. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rintoul and baby daughter of Lucknow, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Purdon. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson and Mrs. A. Emerson visited on Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 'John Haggitt of Blyth. > The congregation of Brick church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Her- son Irwin on Thursday night, and after a short program, presentations of combinations of end table and paper ra'cks, lace table cloths, and pairs of maderia pillow cases, were given to Forsyth Silk Neckwear ments early* Buy your require- >, New Shipment of the Smartest Christmas Patterns Specially Priced notice for men and ladies Mr. Wilkins of the Cook Clothing Company, will be at our Store Wednesday mprning, Novem­ ber 12th. He will display a complete range of Fall and Winter Clothes along with new models. Order ” your made-to-measure suit or coat from this large assortment of cloths. HANNA & CO. LTD. and and was and the two newly-wed couples, Mr. Mrs. Gordon Robinson, and Mr. Mrs. Mason Robinson, Lunch served and all enjoyed the games >4;he social evening. On Tuesday evening last, the people of the 9th concession East Wawanosh met in the school and presented Mr. and Mrs. Mason Robinson with a purse of money, and.on Friday even­ ing they met again at the school and presented Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Rob­ inson with a purse of money, and also presented Mr. Lloyd Mason, who ' enlisted, with a pen and pencil The young people spent the eve dancing, S. S, No. 11, East Wawanosh holding a Hallowe’en social in school on Thursday evening and lucky ticket for the quilt which pupils made, will be drawn, Mrs. Tom Morrison received word from her husband at Aidershot, Eng,, that he had been promoted in the R. C, Ordnance, to a Corporal and was now an instructor in mechanics. He recently spent a seven-day leave with Mrs. tMorrison’s ^unts, Mrs, , Port­ house and Mrs. Hughes at Manchester, England. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McClenaghan and Mildred, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed, McClenaghan spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Wilmer Nicholson of Au­ burn. Mrs. Wm. Simpson and Arthur, and Mr. Walter Ferguson of Culross and Mr. James Wilson attended the fun­ eral of the late Mrs. Hoskings of Bathurst, N. B., interment ' taking place at Rockwood on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McIntyre of Langside spent Sunday”at the home of their son, Mr. Jack McIntyre. ' ' .Mr. and Mrs. Roy McKee and son Allister of Teeswater, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mjrs. Aldin Purdon. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Purdon and Har­ ris of St. Helens spent Suiiday at the home of their niece, Mrs. Cecil Fal­ coner. Mr. Jack Kelly, who has been help-, ing at the home of his brother-in-law, Mr. Jack Boyle, had jthe misfortune to break his wrist in two places one "day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly who came this summer from High River, Alta., have purchased a home on John St., Wingham, and will move there this fall. A Red Cross tea was held at the home of Mrs. Jack Hutchison on Mon­ day and two quilts were quilted. Mrs. St. Marie won the prize for the best crazy quilt block contributed to a quilt. Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw donated A.C. Tom Wilson who has been at St. Johns, Quebec, spent a day at his1 home here recently, before he moved! to Victoriaville, Que. The Y. P. U. of the United Church are holding a Hallowe’en social in their ; church on Friday evening, with the young folks of the St. Helens Y. P. U. as> guests. The young people of /the community are invited to attend. Mr, and Mrs. J. G. Gillespie' held a reception last Thursday evening, at their home, in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Farrier. After a short .program in the' Hall, the Carruthers Orchestra from Lucknow supplied the music for the dancing. Mr. and Mrs. McBrien of Kincar­ dine spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Chamney. Through the summer months- the Women’s Institute has been running a contest, with Mrs. Gillespie ahd Mrs. Thos. Moore, as leaders, to have the members out to each and every meet­ ing and on time. The losing side with Mrs. Moore as leader, are holding, a social evening in the Hall this Tues­ day night. A contest has also been running to what one member will have the most visitors out, and the prizes, donated gy Mrs. Grain and„ Mrs. G. Farrier, were won by tMrs. \Valter Lott and Mrs. Mac Ross. Mr. and Mrs. 'Raymond Finnigan and family of Ashfield spent Sunday at the home of her moth&r, Mrs,. Jos. Chamney. ’ z Little Miss Eleanor Taylor had! Her tonsils removed in Wingham Hospital <5n Wednesday morning. A Red Cross quilting was held at the home of Mrs. Wallace Conn on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Alton and El­ mira and Russel of Ashfield spent Sunday with Mr. and M?s. Orville Tiffin, BELGRAVE has set. ling are the the the The following address was read to Mr. Andrew Ferguson: *' Deal" friend and neighbor: It gives the people of this, your home community, a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction to gather here to .spend this evening with you and your family, before you leave for your new home. • .. ' During your long' residence in our township you have been outstanding as a first-class citizen, a helpful and obliging neighbor and a true friend. You have also shown an active interest in the promotion of all important pub’ lie developments, and our homes, our community, our churches and our whole way of life have been enriched and strengthened by your pleasant personality, your worthy principles and your fine Christian character. Between y6u and the older people here, there is a strong bond of com- radship, ‘which . has grown and strengthened through the years in which you and they have worked, played and worshipped together, and in the minds of the younger people, there is for you, Sir, a deep liking and a wholesome respect, ■And now as you are planning to leave our midst, we wish to put these feelings into practical form, and we ask you to accept this chair, and lamp. It is our sincere hope that you will have great comfort and enjoyment in using them for many years. With them we offer too, to you and to your family, best wishes, from a great host of friends, for your con­ tinued health and* happiness. Signed: Geo. Cook, Ross Anderson, Harvey McClenaghan, Wm. Brydges. husband Mr. Hugh on friends in the inl­ Wheeler of London Mr. and Mrs. H. Mitchel and Dale of Rothsaywere week-end visitors here. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coultes, Mr. J. T. Coultes and Mr, and Mrs. G. Irwin, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Jas. Van Camp of Exeter. A baby girl arrived at the Wingham Hospital, Tuesday, October 21st/ for Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Logan. Con­ gratulations. Rev. and Mrs. Scobie, their daugh­ ter . Janet, and Smedley, called lage recently. Mr. Kenneth Technical School, spent the week-end with his parents here. Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Mitchell, Ruth and Laie of Rothsay, spent the week-end with relatives here. Choir Had Social Evening The choir of Knox United Church spent a social evening Thursday night at the homd of' Mr. and Mrs, Jas„ R. Ccufties. Progressive crokinole was played, During the evening Mrs. Coul­ tes was presented with a silver sand- ! wi'cli plate by the members of the ’choir of which she was a faithful member.. Lunch was served and. a pleasant evening brought to a close. Farmers’' Club To Meet Nov. 4 The first meeting of the season of the Belgrave Farmers’ Club will be held on- Tuesday evening, November 4',. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stew­ art Procter,, when. it is* hoped there will’ be' a- good .attendance present. The members wrlT please bring sandwiches. All are welcome at these meetings. Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe The Home of HASELGROVE’S LONDON STYLE PIPE 75c. EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED- AT MODERATE PRICES. Presentation A very pleasant evening was spent on Wednesday when a large number of friends and neighbours gathered together at the home of Andrew Ferg­ uson to spend a little.time with Mr. Ferguson and his family before they leave to take up residence in Toronto. During the evening games and com­ munity singing were enjoyed. This was followed by an address read by, Wm, Gridges, in which was voiced the felling of all in wishing Mr. Ferguson many years of happiness in his new home and asking him to accept a beautiful easy chair and reading lamp as a tangible remembrance from Ins friends here. Mr. Ferguson in a few words thanked all for their expression of good wishes. R. A. Reid R. 0. Eyesight Specialist Wingham Office At Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon. Thursday, October 30, 1941 ¥ * • . COLDER DAYS ARE HERE — You’ll want to see about your new overcoat. We specially recommend our POLAR FLEECES. They are1 made of a new all wool, light-weight material which gives full protection against cold weather with all the ease of a light coat. Moderately priced at Othev models in tweeds, fleeces and Barrymores in a Big Range of styles........ ..............................$16.50 to 3.3.50 KING’S Red Cross Shipment The Red Gross packed a large ship­ ment of knitting on Friday, including one months quota of seaman’s garm­ ents, also 65 pr. socks. An ever in­ creasing amount of sewing and knit­ ting is. being asked for and it is hoped that everyone will help, with this im­ portant work. A large number of cut out garments, also yarn is on hand now, 'for distribution. Bible Society Re-organize The annual meeting of the Belgrave Branch' of the Upper Canada Bible Society was held on Friday evening, October 24th in the -Forester’s Hall, with a record crowd in attendance. Yearly reports were given and the election of officers resulted in Mr.' R. McCrea and Norman Keating, being re-elected president and secretary­ treasurer. Representatives for the dif­ ferent lines were appointed and can­ vassers will soon be making, their yearly calls. It is earnestly hoped the response will be as liberal as- possible as the work of the Society is greatly increased in war time. A new Bible is made every six seconds, and it is almost impossible to keep up to the demands-. Rev. McCleary gave an illus­ trated address with pictures- of Lon­ don and Coventry,, also the.’ retreat from: Dunkirk. Institute Donates, to Red! Cross: Boxes, The October meeting, of the Wo­ men’s Institute was held, at the home of Mrs. Cyrus 'W. Scdtt in East Wa­ wanosh.. The president, Mrs.. N".' Keat­ ing, presided. Lt w.as decided, to have- the flower-bed. at the cemetery fixed, up for winter... The- date- for drawing, the ticket, on. the: riig was set for; December 30.. It was. decided, not to send a. delegate, to the Area Conven­ tion in London.. The. Red Cross work report showed, more- Work done and. more sewing, was distributed. It w.as decided, to- make. a. donation of some articles to the boxes heing sent .by the. Belgrave. Red. Gross to local soldiers overseas. This, was- the meeting, ar­ ranged. by! the- convenors, Miss Mae- Frisby and. Mrs. Stenley1 .Cook with, the subject,. “Beane;” The roll call w.as. responded. to> with. “One way in which women, can. help, bring about peace.” Mrs. W. C. Scott gave two humorous- readings which, were much enjoyed'.. Mrs., ML McDowell conducted, a. very interesting questions drawer on Cur­ rent Events.. An interesting address- was given, by Rev. George Dunlop of Belgrave United Church., At the close of the meeting, a ten-cent tea was serv­ ed. by the hostess, assisted, by Mrs. J. Si Scott and Mrs. S. Cook., The November meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. W. Armstrong. the “B” Line, Turnberry, Thursday, October 23rd, in her 78th year. Mrs. Cameron had been in poor health for* about four months. She was born in East Wawanosh and lived there until twenty-five years ago, and for, the past fifteen years has resided on the “B” Line, She leaves to mourn her passing two soils, Clarence and Norman Shiell who are her sons by her first marriage. She is .also survived by a grandson Lister Shiell, and three brothers, Robert of Atwood, Isaac and Andrew of Brightman, Alta. The funeral service *was conducted at her late residence on Saturday af­ ternoon by Rev.. Kenneth MacLean, minister of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member. Interment • took, place in Wingham Cemetery., The pallbearers were John Kelly, George Tervit, Alex Robertson, John Falconer, James Godkin, Wm. Austin. on Chatsworth, Lakelet and Gorrie be­ fore going West where she resided for "a number of years. She was married 61 years last March 10th, Besides her aged husband, she is survived by three children, Mrs. (Dr.) J. Ferg and/R. J. of Manitoba and Mrs. (Rev.) J. W. Flatt, of Bellville, Ont­ ario, also one sister, Mrs. R. J. Breen, Wingham. Of a family of nine, five boys and four girls, Mrs. R. Breen is the only surviving member. Mrs. Clifford Gammon Mrs. Clifford Gammon of Londoij difed suddenly recently in Victoria Hospital, London. She had been in good health up to the time she was admitted to hospital. She Was presi­ dent of the Mothers’ Council of No. 13 London Scout. Troop. Formerly Miss Mabel Lockrey, she was the daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. George Lockrey, and was born near Thedford,, Ont.. She was an employee of the Advance-Times, Wingham, in 1918-19, but has lived in London for 15 year. She is. survived , by her hus­ band, one1 daughter, Jacqeline and one Sony Billy. Burial1 took place in Wood­ land Cemetery,, London. Thomas A. Breen The burial of the late Thomas A. Breen,, who passed away on Sunday, October 26th, at Sault Ste. Marie, will take place in Wingham Cemetery to­ day (Wednesday) following the arriv­ al of the Canadian Pacific train at 3 o’clock. Mr. Breen was in his 68th year. Born and raised on the 10th concession of Turnberry, he went to the Sault many years ago. For a time he resided in Milwaukie but returned to the- S'oult seven years ago. .Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Geo. Robinson of Chicago, a son Harold of Glen Rapids,. Mich., also five brothers and one sister, Robert J. of Wingham, Wm. J., David A., George H. and Mrs. J. E. Fortune all of Grand Rapids. BORN OBITUARY REPAIRS First Class Watch Repairs At Reasonable Prices. Conic inand see our stock of Wedding Gifts. Williams - Jeweller ,1 .8 Mrs, J, J. Nay Mirs’.. R? J. Breen/ Shuler St., receiv­ ed! the- sad news; last week of the sud­ den death of her sister, Martha Ann Wfay, beloved wife of J. J. Nay, Nidga, Man. She died on Monday,’ October 20th, and was buried in Ninga on Wednesday last Mrs. Nay was born in Holland township on September 27th, 1859, tile daughter of the. late* Jas. Wray of Tttrnberry. She lived at CLARK — In Wingham General Hospital1, on Saturday, October 25th, to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Clark of towny at son. 'LOGAN * — In Wingham General Hospital1, on Tuesday, October 21st, ■to Mr., and Mrs. Clifford Logan, Belgrave, a daughter, Patricia Ann. McLE’AlN-—In Private Patients Pav­ ilion, Toronto General Hospital, on Saturday, October 25th, to Mr. and Mrs. Neil N. McLean, Toronto, a som. ' MOFFATT — In Turnberry on Wed­ nesday, October 22nd, #to Mr. and Mrs. J. Harold* Moffatt, a son. SKTNN — 'In Wingham General Hospital’, on Monday, October 27th, to’ Mr. and Mrs. Alec Skinn of* town, a son. PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY E. -D. 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She is survived by her htisband, one son Charles of Toronto, one brother, William of Plymouth, Michigan, and four grandchildren, The funeral was held frdm her late residence on Saturday, October 25th, The service was conducted by the Rev. F. G, Fowler of BlUevalfe. The pallbearers were W. J.. Henderson Wm. James Henderson, Edward Jen­ kins, Miller Procter, Janies Karney, and George Fowler, Burial took place in Wingham Cem­ etery. , Mrs. John Cariieron A lik-lohg resident of this commim* ity, Annie SftlelV widow of the late John Cameron, passed on at her home Dalton’s O. K. Jelly Powders , Christie Excel Salted Sodas . New Season Mincemeat MADE-RITE PASTRY FLOUR .......... 24-lb. bag 85c FOREST CITY BAKING POWDER .............1-lb. tin 25c AYLMER TOMATO OR VEGETABLE SOUP ... 10c tin . 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