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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-06-03, Page 5Fresh Fruits and Vegetables New CARROTS 2 bun. 25c New CABBAGE . 15c lb. Ripe TOMATOES, lb. 19c FRESH ASPARAGUS Florida ORANGES 12:08: 33c Juicy LEMONS 6 for 22c SELF SERVE SELF SERVE SWAN TISSUE 4 Rolls 25c RED ROSE COFFEE 45c Lb. SUNCREST MILK 2 16 oz. Tins 19c CANADA MATC HES 3 Boxes 25c mom DOMINION BREAD 2 LOAVES 24 oz. 1 JC VM111161 Ma% POWDER 80z. Tin 17c, 16 0 Z. Tin 28c Kellogg's CORN FLAKES fc 2 for 15c 2 in 1 SHOE POLISH Black or Tan IOC CHIPSO or OXYDOL . pkg. 23c Old Dutch CLEANSER . 2 for 19c P & G LAUNDRY SOAP 4 for 19c Dr. Jackson's ROMAN MEAL . 29c ttvgs CAKE FLOUR . . pkg. 29c Simmers SEEDS . . 6 Pkgs. 25c MAW MUSTARD . . 26 oz. Jar 15c Clark's SOUPS Vegetable or Tomato 3 for 20c Five Roses FLOUR . 7 lb. 25c 24 lb. 79c Newport FLUFFS . 8 qt. 25c, 13 qt. 39c Dalton's PUDDINGS . . Assorted 5c Green Giant PEAS . . 16 oz. Tin 16c Pastry FLOUR 24 lb. Bag . 69c of London. Funeral services were held at the family residence, on Wednesday morn- ing, thence to St. Patrick's Church, London, where requiem high mass was sung at 10 o'clock. Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery at. Wing- ham, Mrs. William Thom The death of Mrs. William Thom occurred in Seaforth Hospital on Wed- nesday afternoon, May 26th. She had been a patient itr the hospital for two weeks, although she had been in ail- ing health for over a year. Mrs. Thom was formetly Jane Gra- ham Coulter, daughter of the late Wni. and Janet Coulter of St. Helens, where she was born 64 years ago. The fam- ily later moved to Whitechurch. Forty years ago, on. May 27th, Jane Coulter was married to William Thom, The couple lived their entire wedded life on the farm in Colborne township, where Mrs. Thom had, by her quiet, unassuming manner, endeared herself to a wide circle of friends, who will mourn the loss of a good friend and neighbour. She was a member of Knox Pres- byterian . church, Auburn, Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Wilbur, Colborne Township, and Charles at home; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Raithby, (Janet), of Auburn; and Mrs. Gibson Rintoul, (Fern) Wingham; one sister, Mrs, John Craig, (Mabel) Whitechurch; five brothers, William John, Frank, Samuel and Alex, all of Whitechureh, and George of Morris Township. One brother, James, died in 1918, There are nine grandchildren, The funeral was held from the rest- dente on Friday afternoon. " fiat took place in Witig,hain ceme- tery, H. I. Cameron The funeral of R. J. Cameron, a life- long resident of Lucknow, who died at his home on Campbell street, was. held front the residence with inter- ment in the family plot in South Kin- loss Cemetery, The service was conditeted by Rep; J, H, Stewart, as- sisted by iteV. C. N. McDonald and SCRAP IRON WANTED [No Steel] FULL GOVERNMENT PRICES PAID License No, 3177 Deliver any time week days except Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m, The Western Foundry CofjArnited W INGHAM FRENCH LEADERS MEETING AT ALGIERS Oi;"'•1:e.•••• Thursday, June 3rd., 1943 WINGHAM ADVANCE-DIMES PAGE Vila': Nationally Advertised Brands Sale ,tWAINEMPROMMINIMP1.0 Rev, G, Howse, Members of Old Light .Lodge A. & A, M. paid final tri- bute to the oldest member of their lodge, Mr. Cameron having joined 41, years ago. Pallbearers were members. of the order: J, R. MeNab„ Robert; Rae, James Smith, .Garfield Ostrander, J, Wesley Joynt, and W, P„ Reid, Mr,' Cameron who was 72 years of age, was born in Lucknow a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cam- eron, pioneer residents, He spent his entire life in the home where he died. He was a painter and decorator and was village constable for 10 years. He served on the school board for a number of years, In 1896 he patent- ed a force pump, and in 1901 a wash, • • ing machine. Many of which are in use at the present time. Besides his wife, formerly Miss Sarah Essie Flucker, of Clinton, lie is survived by one daughter, Mrs. N. E. Bushell, of Hamilton, and two sons, Kenneth with the Canadian army in England, and Stewart of the Argyle and Sutherland Hiyhlanders, who ar- rived from Jamaica a few hours after LOCAL AND PERSONAL L.A.C. Neil Carr is 'spending a few days at his home here. • Mr. Arthui• Law spent the week -end visiting friends in Listowel. A.C. Russel Zurbrigg of St. Thomas was home for the week-end. Mrs. A. R. DuVal was a Toronto visitor for a few days last week. L.A.C. Darrell Biggs of Crumlin, spent the week at his home here. Mr. C. E. Richey is visiting this week with his mother in Arnprior. Pte. Wm. Kennedy of Fort William is. spending a furlough at his home here. • ' L/Cpl. John Cruickshank of Lon- don, spent ,the week-end at his home here, Gnr. Jack Gorbutt spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Jack Gorbutt, Mr, James Maxwell is spending three weeks vacation at his home in ' Saskatoon. . Miss Ann Henry, Reg, N., has re- turned to New York after spending a few months here. Pte. Harold Code of the Argyll and Sutherland. Highlanders, is visiting Dr. • and Mrs. Stewart. Wren Doris Fells of Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T, Fells. Mr, and Mrs. Maurice Poole of Mimito, spent the week with Mr. and Mrs, Frank Sturdy, Mr. and Mrs. Robert King of Mont- real calle,d on relatives and friends in Toronto on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Henning and family, spent Stinday with Mr, and Mrs. Adair, Kincardine, Mrs, Neil Williamson left last week VS visit with her husband, Sgt. Neil Williamson at Petawawa. Sgn, Jack Orvis of Kingston, is spending a furlough with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Orvis. A.C. Murray Rae of Hagersville, Spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs Donald Rae, J. Hamilton of Cruitlin, spent the Week-end with Ids parents, Mr. and Mrs. W., G. Hatnittott, Mra, Wilson and son BM Of Detroit, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seli. Mrs. Fred Howson and two children are spending a month wtih her hus- band, Sgt. Fred Howson at Petawawa. Mr. J. W. McLaughlin of Toronto, spent the week-end with his mothei, Mrs. E. McLaughlin and his sister, Miss Verna. Home for the week-end were: Pte. Stuart Ritchie of Long Branch and Ptes, Ward Cameron and Harry Gar- niss of Ipperwash. Mrs. Percy Gibson and little son, Barry, spent a few days last week in London where Barry underwent an- other treatment in the Orthopedic Ward at the War Memorial Hospital there. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Burgman and Ruth attended the burial of the late Harry Burgman of Collingwood which took place in Milverton Cemetery on Sunday, The departed man was a brother of Mr, Burgman. Miss Grace Morris, R.N,, Miss Helen Skinner, R;N,, Miss Lenora Higgins, RN., of London, Miss Mary Fear of -Gorrie and Mr. J. A. Higgins, Fordwich, spent Sunday with the lat- ter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Higgins. OBITUARY Mrs. Patrick Gibbons A native of Seaforth and a former resident of Wingham, Mrs. Catherine Gibbons, 69 Beattie avenue, London, died Monday at her home after a long illness, aged 74. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tim- othy Ryan, Mrs. Gibbons lived in Wingham after her marriage until seven years ago when. she moved to London. Mrs, Gibbons was a member of St. Patrick's Church in London and also a Member of St. Anne's Society. Confraternity of the Blessed Sacra- ment, League of the Sacred Heart and the Catholic Women's League, She is survived by her husband, Patrick Gib- bons, four sons, Rev, rather Gibbons, Mitchell; James, of Wingharn, and Joseph and Blair, of London; daugh- ters, Rev. Sister Irettita, Sacred Heart Convent, Loudest; IttS, Joseph Hagan Toronto; Miss Kay Gibbons, the funeral. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. J. 13, Gay of Pownall, P. E. I,; Mrs. William Stewart, of Wing- hamand one brother, Alex. of Fair- banks, Alaska. Amos Haase The death occurred on Monday last week at his home at Hanover, of Mr, Amos Haase in his 3rd. year. The late Mr. Haase .was born in Waterloo County in 1860, and when a young man located in Brant Township, mov- ing later to Bentinck, where he resided until 1928, when he retired from his farm and with Mrs. Haase moved to their home in Hanover, where he liv- ed until his death. Deceased married Miss Hannah Monk in 1885, and they were privileg- ed to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in 1935, The late Mr. Haase was a sincere christain gentle- man, a member of .St, Matthew's Lutheran church and of a quiet and kindly diisposition, his interests centr- ed around his home and family. Sur- viving with his widow are three dau- ghters and seven sons, William of Brant; Mrs. Fred Huenemcerder, (Lydia) of St. Catharines; Abraham, of New Ontario; Mrs. William Mc- Intosh, (Hannah) of Hanover; Ed- ward and Alfred of Brant; Fred of St. Catharines; Mrs. Roy Adair, (Laura) of Wingham; Clayton, of Guelph; and Arthur serivng with .His Majesty's forces overseas, for the past two years. One daughter, Mrs. Henry Sankey, (Emma), predeceased her father several years ago. The late Mr. Haase is survived by 29 grandchild- ren and 7 great grandchildren. The funeral was held from his late residence on Thursday last. A mem- orial serivce took place at St. Mat- thew's Lutheran church, Hanover, with Rev. E. F. Sterz officiating. In- terment in Hanover cemetery. Elizabeth Wellwood The funeral services for the late Miss Elizabeth Wellwood of New York was conducted by Rev. W. A. Beecroft at the home of her brother- in-law, Mr. Frank Howson, here, on Monday afternoon. Burial took place in Wingham Cemetery. The pall- bearers were E. S. Copleand, Charles Lloyd, Dr, George' Howson, Benson Cruickshank, Harry Webb, Leaske McGee. Miss Wellwood passed on at the home of her brother-in-law, 5. H. Tig- ert, Hamilton, on Saturday, May 29th. She had been visiting there for the past month. For over a year Miss Wellwood has not been teaching due to poor health, but her passing was very sudden and unexpected. She was in her 67th year. Born in West Wawanosh, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Wellwood, she received her education at Fordyce school, Wing- ham Continuation School and Orillia Collegiate Institute, Prior to going to New York she taught at Lockhart's school, East Wawanosh, Auburn, Fordyce. She continued in the teach- ing profession in New York and while there attended Columbia University specializing in practical English, member of Dr. Parks Cadman's Con- gregational Church, New York City, she took an active part in the church work especially the Sunday School being the head of one department. Surviving are three sisters and a brother, Mrs, R. J. McKenziie, Bois- sevain, Man.; Mrs, J. H. Tigert, Ham- ilton; Miss Caroline Weliwood, at present enronte he, ..e from the Mis- sion Fields of China, where she has laboured for 35 years; and Bert of Wingham, Three sisters and two brothers predeceased her, Mrs. Frank R, Howson of Wingharn; Mrs. Arthur Kent of Vancouver; Mrs, George Webb of St. Helens; Robert Well- wood of Winnipeg and Capt. John A Wellwood of Edmonton, Teacher: "Who Signed the Magna Chartar YOungster: "pleas e, ma'am ttwasn't me," Tegeher (disgusted); "Take your seat." DEANERY MEETING TO BE HELD AT CLINTON The Annual Spring Conference of the Deanery of Huron, Chapter, Lay- men's Association, and Women's ,Aux- iliary, will be held at Clinton on . Wednesday, June 9, opening at 10 a.m.• with a celebration ,t)f the Holy Com- munion. The Rural Dean, Rev. E, O. Gallagher, will be the Celebrant. The Woman's Auxiliary meets under the leadership 4f Mrs. J. Graham at 1i.:30 and the Laymen's Association under the presidency of Mr. H, G. Wein, In the afternoon the Rural Dean will preside over a joint Conference. At 3:30 p.m. Rev. Harry Garbutt, Mis- sionary from Nigeria, will give an address, Rev, Archdeacon W. J. Doherty, Rev. Canon W, A: Town- send, Diocesian Commissioner, Rev. P. I-I, Streeter and Rev. John Graham, will present their particular depart- ments of the work of the Church in Huron Deanery. MAGISTRATE HAD THREE CASES FRIDAY In Magistrate Walker's court held here on Friday afternoon Stanley Darling of Bluevale was given two weeks to dispose of his St. Bernard dog. The disposition of it must be satisfactory to the Reeve of Turn- berry. It is alleged that the dog was a mutton chaser. For driving in town with undue care Norman Baker was assessed $9.50 and costs, The incident took place a couple of weeks ago. Another case was that of Russell Dennis who was convicted of fur charge, buying furs without a license. GORRIE Pte, Earle Harrison of Camp Ipper- wash, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Harrison. Mr. and Mrs. Cloyne Michel and little daughter Karen, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Vodden and Mr. Vodden in Ethel, Mrs. Michel Sr., who has spent the past couple of weeks here, returned to Ethel with them. • Mr. and Mrs. Telford Montgomery and family, Kitchener, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. John Montgomery, and Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Strong. Mrs. Montgomery is spend- ing a longer time owing to the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. W. G. Strong, who is suffering from a heart condition with Nurse Kaine in attend- ance. We trust there will soon be a marked improvement. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. MacDonald of Molesworth were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. K. Hastie. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Poe and family of Listowel, were guests of .Mr, and Mrs. e John Cathers on Sunday. We are sorry to report Mr. John Montgomery is laid up with a bad hand. Mrs, William Miller of Toronto, spent one week-end with her mother- in-law, Mrs. Alex Miller. Pte. Bruce Smith on furlough from Newfoundland and bride (Miss Fear of Blyth), visited with her sister, Miss Mary Fear on Monday. The Bazaar in the Junior room of the Public Schol is 'being held here on Wednesday this week. We trust as many as can will patronize this effort on the part of the teacher, Miss Fear and her pupils.- Proceeds for Chinese Relief. The Gorrie Women's Institute will hold their June meeting at Mrs. Nor- man Wade's home on June 9th at 2.30 p.m. Several of the schois from this dis- trict were represented at the Junior 'Were home for few days -With her Guelph, and Misses Mary and Angela, GEN. CHAS. DE GAULLE General Chas. de 'Gaulle and General Henri H. Giraud, and other members of the new executive committee which is to be the central power of all liber- ated Frenchmen, are assembled at GEN. HENRI GIRAUD Algiers for their first meeting, de Gaulle when he arrived in Algiers by plane from London, received a tre- mendous ovation from the public. Red Cross Conference held in Walk- erton Town Hall, on Friday afternoon. This was in honour of Mr. Game, public school inspector, whose inspec- torate raised the largest sum of money for this work and the conference was the first of its kind ever to be held in the Province. Special speakers were Miss Minnie Bartlett, Director of Junior Red Cross and Major Watson, Toronto, gave a couple of Red Cross films. An interesting program had been arranged with delegates taking part. Miss Jean Sparling and pupils exhibited articles for their bazaar as a means whereby they raised their money for the Junior Red Cross and which was worthy of much praise. Among those present from here were: Mr. and Mrs. John Cathers, Kathleen and Bobby, Miss Darling (teacher), Audrey Hastie and Joyce Thornton, also Bertram Ashton and some of his pupils. Repair work is being done both to the roadway at the north end of the village which was washed away a few weeks ago, also the darn in connection with B. J. Maguire's grist mill. Mr. ,McKercher of Jamestown is in charge of the work. Now Commander Lieut. J. Norman Craik, R.C.N.V.R., son of the Rev. Frederick W. Craik and Mrs. Craik, of St. James United Church, Peterborough, has been given the responsibility of commanding of- ficer during the past month. He graduated from King's Naval College, Halifax, as a sub-lieutenant in Decem- ber, 1941, and was immediately posted to active duty, On February 10th, 1943, lie was appointed lieutenant. Qualification of Gunner K. O. Galla- way, formerly of Gorrie, as a Gun Fitter with the 19th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artilery at Petawawa, "When You and I Were Seventeen" is going to have a lot more signifio- lance to youths of today than just as the title of an old popular song. Tan many young men it's going to mean time when they enlisted. for Active Service in the Canadian Army for the age-limit for voluntary enlistments has been lowered to include seventeen arid eighteen-Year-old lads. ' But these youths are not going -t=c be taken into the army and' forgotten.. Anyone of that age who joins up wil be taught the trade he prefers amffor which Ile is best suited. In other words he will be paid to learn some- thing that will enable him to hold Nis own in the keen competition for !ohs. that will undoubtedly mark the iness world after the war.. Mental': eciuipment in the postwar world' is go- ing to be just as important to success as war equipment is to the UnIteil Nations today. Here's an opportunity for a. liitait number of seventeen and' eighteen--; year-old boys who have the neces5arx qualifications to jump into the straggle with both feet and embark on the great adventure of winnning the war_ Applicants who have completes Grad e VIII will be accepted and those selected young soldiers will be given a three months' orientation course during which allocations will be made for Trades Training in the following general groups: Electrical, Machinist, Automotive, Clerical, Draughting atia Survey. The orientation course consists of the following subjects: English, Math- ematics, General Science, Current Af- fairs, Draughting, Metalwork, Wood- work, Electricity, Motor Mechanics. has been announced. YOUTHS GET ARMY EDUCATION NOW ROYAL FAMILY, OFFERS THANKS FOR VICTORY egtelfent voup photo shows the royal King,,and Queen are followed b"- Pritteesit Elltabetle frilly atiteting_st, ritml,g cathedral to give thank! and' Pritieesa Mar g aret And U16 uthdU 'of xeot. Chi -UMW *Nation' elotoi* tTath Afrltir ChM 11‘