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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-03-19, Page 5Spring Showers Be prepared for all those ;rainy days! Get your rubbers now, so they'll be ready 'when you need them. You'll like our wide selection — you'll be grateful for our very worthwhile values! RUBBER BOOTS — See our large and varied stock of rubber boots — boots that are built to stand heavy use. All sizes in stock so act quickly as these will be difficult -to procure when present stocks are ex hausted. • Rubbers ovazommwormnprovotrwv.a,-..".., Buy Yours. in TioneFfor Dunlop's Shoe Store "The Home of Good Shoes" WOO y staying at HOTELS ,44911. Montreal Toronto and the LORD iftOttawa $25°,to per person,' No ,higher! • u jit i jet 400 'lovely, rooms with radio) 1113142111111111111111311111MO P. R. PEARSON CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (formerly with Dominion Income Tax Department) 144 Iroquois Ave. London, Ont. 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Sizes: 14 to 20 38 to 46 TROPICANA FROCKS FOR A 942 tests vlsits‘ $3.98 OBITUARY Thomas T. MacDonald A former resident of Wingliam, Thomas T. MacDonald, Toronto, pas- sed on Friday in his 73rd year, He was born at Zetland and for 35 years conducted a barber shop in Wingham. For the past 15 years he has resided in Toronto. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He leaves to mourn his passing his widow, the former Mary Jane Hom- uth, two sons, Howard M. of Toronte; and Ross, of St. Thomas. One son, Theo, lost his life at the Battle of Vimy Ridge during the Great War. He is also survived by three brothers, Eugene of Wingham; Lorne of Fort William and James, Griswold, Man. The funeral service was held in the Baptist Church, Wingham, on Monday afternoon and was con- ducted by Rev. Mr. Dick, of Tor- onto. Interment in Wingham Ceme- tery, The pallbearers were, John Kelly, Frank Watson, John Homuth, Albert Sanderson, James IGodkin, Robert Johnson. Mrs. George E. Fitzpatrick The funeral service for the late Mrs. George E, Fitzpatrick was held oil Friday morning, March 13th. Requiem High Mass was sting at the Sacred Heart Church, here, by Rev. Father P. Paquette. The pallbearers were, James Gibbons, Joseph Gamble, Andy Aftstette, James Murray, Harry Hop- per, Charles Smith, Burial took place in the R. C. Cemetery, Wingham. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was a life-long resident of this community and was in her 76th year, Born hi East Wawaii- osh She continued to live there after her marriage for ten years. They tesi. ded at Whitechurch for some years, then she again lived in East Wlwan- osh prior to coming to Wingham in 1934. Her maiden name was Jane Mc- Dougall. She was the daughter of the late Andrew McDougall and was the last of a family of nine. She passed on suddenly at the home of her son William, Shuter Street, early Tues- day evening last week. A faithful member of Sacred Heart Church she was a member of the Alter Society, the Catholic Women's League and the Sacred Heart League, Her husband predeceased her in 1925. She leaves to mourn her passing, two sons, Edward of Exeter and Will- iam of Wingham. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. One son Maurice prede- ceased her in 1933. William A. Krauter The death occurred on Tuesday, March 10th at the home of his broth- er-in-law, Mr. W. J. Clark, Wingham, of William A, Krauter, its his 72nd year. He suffered a stroke the middle of January and another shortly prior to his death. Born in Grey Township he was married to Isabel McDonald who predeceased him in 1919. With the exception of two years spent hi Chicago, Mr. Krauter has lived in Wingliam for the past 12 years. Surviving. are three sons, Russel, of Listowel; Edward, of Chicago; Al, bert, of Toronto; two daughters, Mrs. E. treingten, of Auburn, and Grace, of Toronto; two brothers and one sis- ter also survive, George and Jack, of Ethel, and Mrs. W. j, Clark, of The funeral was held from I-I. J. Vryfogle's Funeral NAOMI on day afternoon, The service was eeti4 ducted by Rev. Kenneth MacLean, minister of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Burial took place in Brussels Cemetery. The pallbearers were James Murray, John Weir, John Reid, Robert Allen, James Halliday, George Irwin, Robert B. Campbell Full naval honours were accorded at the funeral of Writer Robert B. Camp- bell, R.C.N.V.R., who died in an Ot- tawa hospital recently. He was 32 years of age and had been ill two months. He was a nephew of Mrs. Mary Reid and Mrs. Margaret Camp- hell of town, also John and William Balfour of Bluevale. He had been a resident of the Cap- ital for two years and until his enlist- ment with the R.C.N.V.R. some months ago, has been employed by the Canadian Bank of COMmetce. Be- fore going to Ottawa he was a teacher on a Western Indian Reserve. While in the navy he had been attached to H,M.C.S. Carleton, He was a member of the United Church. At home his address was 121 Reefer Street, • In addition to- his widow and two small children, he is survived by his mother, Mrs, Sarah Campbell, Ottawa; a brother L. S. William Campbell, B. A., R.C.N.V.R„ Saint John, N.B., and a sister, Mrs, W. H. Godfrey, Van- couver, Burial took place at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa. Mrs, William Austin Following a year of poor ,health, Mrs. William Austin passed on at her horde on the "B" Line, on Friday, March 18th, hi her 't8rd year. The former Agnes Anne Bennett was born hi England and when a child of Live came to Listowel. On Sept, 21st, lag she was. Married to her now bereaved husband and they would have celebrat« ed their golden wedding in Septein- ber this year. She is survived by her husbanc4 two sons and a daughter, Wm, Casburn, of Kitchener; Mrs, James (Isabel) Stapleton, Lower Wingham and Jos- eph on the "13" Line, Turnberry, She is also survived by three brothers, Charles of Wingham; Arthur, of Dol- phin, Man., William of Moon Lake, Alberta and eight grandchildren and one grandchild. The funeral service was held on Sunday afternoon at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. James Stapleton, Lower Wingham and was conducted by Rev, Mr. Dick of Toronto. The pallbearers were George Tervit, Ben- son Cruikshank, Arnold Vint, Bert Holmes, John Kelly, Wm. Jenkins, .Burial took place in Wingliam ceme- tery. Mrs, Stephen Piper A life-long resident of Wingham, Mrs. Stephen Piper, passed on in Wingham General Hospital on Friday last week following an illness of two and a half weeks. She entered the hospital with head trouble, later de- veloping pneumonia. She was in her 70th year, Forty three years this month she was married and, has lived in the same home since that time, the corner of Patrick and Frances streets. Mrs. Piper had a bright and cheerful disposition and was very fond of 'child- ren, they thinking a great deal of her. Mr. Piper predeceased her by 5 years. She leaves to 'mourn her passing, two daughters and a son, Mrs. Ken- neth (Margaret) Love, Toronto; Fred- erick, of Oshawa and Miss Dorothy at home. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. David Martin, Caledonja, and Mrs. Charles Martin, Wingham Junction. The funeral service was held on Monday afternoon in St. Paul's Angli, can Church of which she .was:a faith- ful member. The service 'was.conduCt- 'ed by the rector, Rev. E. O. Gallagher. The pallbearers were,''Wrn. Gardner, R. E. Armitage, Wm. Burgman, Wal- ter VanWyck, A. M. Forbikand Rohl, ert Burgess. Burial took place in Wingham Cemetery. GALLAH.ER — In Wroxeter, on Monday, March 16th, 1942, William R. Gallaher, in his 80th year. The funeral service will be held in Wrox: eter United Church at 2.30 p.m., on Wednesday, March 18th, 1942. In- terment in Wroxeter Cemetery. BORN WOOD — In Wingham General Hos- pital, on Sunday, March 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wood, R. R. No. 1, Wingham, a son, EAST WAWANOSH Among those who left here on Thursday for training at Kitchener were: Henry Pattison, Ross Taylor, both of East Wawanosh. Mo. J. T. Currie celebrated his 85th Birthday on Sunday, March 15th with friends invited for tea. GORRIE Capt, J, L. Ball, Niagara On The Lake, spent a few clays last week at the Rectory with Mrs. Ball and their family. Mrs. Lloyd Ashton spent the week- end in London and Toronto, Mr. Ash- ton who was working in Dresden join- ed her. Mrs. Smythe of Chatham, and brother, Mr. Alfred Phair of Blen- heim are visiting with Mr. F. C. Tay- lor and other relatives Mrs. Irwin left for Toronto last week where she will spend some time. Mr. Harold King spent a couple of days in Chatham last week and the week-end in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Clegg, Pontiac, Mich., spent last week with his broth- er, Mr. Delbert Clegg and attended the funeral of his father, the late R. S. Clegg. Mr. and Mrs. Ira McLean and daughters of St. Thomas, spent 'the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Earls and. sister, Mrs. W, C. King. We understand Mrs. McIntyre has sold her property to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Marshall who will take posses- sion April 1st. Mrs, McIntyre and daughter will join Mr, McIntyre in 'Owen Sound where he has secured employment, Mrs. Musgrove spent last Wednes- day in Elora with her son Jack. Pte, Jack Greer of Chatham, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Chas, Greer. Mr, and Ws. R. G. Newton, Toni, Shirleyt Betty and Nancy, spent the week-end in Toronto', Mr, and Mrs. W, Mundell and son of Bluevale, were Sunday guests of his brother, Mr, and Mrs, G. Min- den, 13dr. W. E, Newton Camp Borden, Mrs, Earngey, Mr, Joe EarilgeY. Miss Myrtle Short and. Annie Anger, spent Wednesday with the former's daughter, Mr. and Mrs, Laurence Short in Feigns. We would like to correct an error in the Red Cross report which was published in last weeks issue. In the Airforce section the No,.of socks list- ed was printed as 4 pr. and which should have read 42 P.rs, Mrs. I-Tarry West and son of Tees- water spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs, George Ashton Sr., and sister, Miss Wilma Ashton, Auxiliary Had Fine Meeting On Wednesday evening the mem- bers of the Evening Auxiliary met at Mrs. Charles Black's home and enjoy- ed a program prepaired by the con- venor, Miss Davison. The meeting opened with the fam- iliar hymn, My Faith Looks Up to Thee, and was followed by our presi- dent leading in a prayer for Peace, first giving the definition of it, Bus- iness was then transacted with Mrs. A, L. Stephen acting as secretary. in the absence of our regular secre- tary. Mrs, E. W. Carson, whose min- utes were approved as read. Mrs. Black gave the treasurer's report. The annual bale was discussed and plans laid. The April meeting will take the form of a quilting which is part of the aforementioned bale, Pamphlets from the • Price and Trades Commission were passed out and each was asked to study its contents. • The Devotional period with all re- peating the Apostle's Creed, Mrs, Stephens read the hymn, T'was on that Night. Two present gave their own thoughts with regards to the Lord's Supper and its meaning to them in Christian Faith. These touching state- lents were followed by the hymn, "Oh Holy Father in Tender Love," read by Miss Dorothy Edwards. Miss Davison led in prayer. We were again priviledged to have Mrs. A. A. Taylor give in her own impressive manner another of the cliapters,of our Study Book on China. With China so much in the world 'news today much valuable information as to the back ground of this vast nation was brought forth and which seems to fit into the picture of con- ditions there today. The meeting closed with, "When Survey The Wondrous Cross," and prayer. During the social half hour our hostess served refreshments, g.tiallee4sue, 24fratgd Telephone 36 "The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail" Wingham, Ont. DIED spent the week-end at his home here. ! Mr, and Mrs. G. 5, King, spent the week-end in Tironto, • Held Successful Bazaar On Saturday afternoon the members of the W. A. of St. Stephens Anglican Church held their annual bazaar, sale of homemade baking and St. Patrick supper. The articles for sale were soon snatched up as was the baking and sure, the good St. Patrick himself would surely, have praised the ladies upon the fine supper. The long table which run from one end of the Orangehall to the other, where the very successful affair was held, was laden with all good things to eat, and the ,traditional plants were added in the decorations, • Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Newton received word on Monday evening of the pro- motion of their son, Bdr. W. E. New- ton to Sergeant, and who was being transferred to an anti Aircraft battery at Halifax, and left Camp Borden on Monday night. Institute Hear Paper on Health, The Gorrie Women's Institute held their regular March meeting on Wed- nesday last at the home of Mrs. Mor- ley Bell, The president, Mrs. E. Sparl- ing presiding. Meeting opened in the usual man- ner; following the reading of the minutes, Mrs. Percy Ashton was thanked for conducting another class in. Refinishipg of Furniture. Wool was given out to members for knitting ,of socks for our soldier boys which will be included in their boxes next fall, This wool was purchased by the Gor- rie Institute. A nominating committee was named, Mrs. Kahle, Mrs. C, Gregg' and Mrs. P. Ashton to have list of officers slated for next meeting, being the annual, the program com- mittee eleceted for.• next year's pro- grams being, Mrs. Shera, Mts, N. Wade, Mrs. J, Hutchison and Mrs. W. C. Ring, The April meeting will be held on the usaul date-at the home of Mrs, W. B. Stewart. Mrs. Raine then gave a very inter- esting and instructive paper on Health —her subject being Food and Nutri- tion, She said the best birthday pres- ent each one could have was a health examination which included, teeth, throat, sinus, gall bladder, heart, thyroid gland and blood, in this way much ill health could be avoided by treating on the beginning, East what you should first, then what you want, said the speaker, and classified our foods 'as 1st, .builders, 2rtd, engery and heat producers and 8rd, regulators and this includes milk, fruits and leafy vegetables every day in our diet. It is dangerous to eat too little and also to eat to much. She also classified the different vitamins A. B. C. D. and giving the foods which belongs in each and what they were for in the body. She concluded with several fit- ting health poems—"Careless Mary" —"Careful Mary" and "The Flu" — giving pointers and what to do in case of "Flu". The roll call was responded to with "Do's and don'ts for health", bringing forth many helpful suggestions. Miss Dorothy Edwards then gave her 3rd and final talk and demonstra- tion on the course which included, mending by' hair, (very effective)) the shell hem, invisible mending, etc., af- ter which she taught each one the art of "smocking." Meeting closed by singing God Save the King, after which all enjoyed a tasty lunch. .Leland Ashton, R.C.A.F., Toronto, visited his sister, Mrs. Avery and Mr. Avery a few days last week. Robins are back again, spring must be here or at least around the corner. Mrs. Stanley Edgar Passes This community was shocked on Tuesday morning when it was learned of the death of Mrs. Stanley Edgar (nee Margaret Doig) who leaves her husband and a family of small child- ren, her parents, brother and sister, who have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. Death took place in Listowel hospital where she was taken for an operation Sunday evening. Richard S. Clegg The funeral of the late Richard S. Clegg, Gorrie, was held on Thursday from the home of his son Delbert, 12th concession of Howick. The serv- ice was conducted by Rev. R. C. Cope- land, pastor of the United Church. The pallbearers were Geo. McKee, Jas. Shera, John Sparling, Robert Brown, Tom Vittie, Harvey Sparling. Burial took place in Wingham Ceme- tery, Mr. Clegg was 77 years of age and was born on the 15th concession of Canada's Youngest Ploughman p LOt'GHING. match prize. winner,. sturdy, five-year-old Melvin Waeteher of MilcbtaY, Ontario smiles proudly behind the wheel of the Fordtractot he operates. dust forthe fun of it Melvin was allowed to drive his uncle's tractor one .day. He turned stet straight furrows that his 'parents allowed hitt to enter in a Bitted county mateh. He amazed. the crowd with his skill and placed fourth hi stubble competi-. Lion, Since Ford-Canada intro-, diced a new type tractor with, hydraulically controlled imple.• meats, more and More children have competed in ploughing matches but Melvin is the young. est young man of all to master the difficult art of competitive ploughing. His parents attribute his success to the ease and Silt» plicity of operation of his tractor,