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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-02-15, Page 5• Thwysdoi Vebtuary i5 1945 A HAPPY REMINDER OF YOUR LOVE AND AFFECTION FOR NEARS TO COME CHRISTINE 17 jewels $37.50 4 HEART LOCKET DAVID CROMPTON WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER Expert Watch and Clock Rerair Phone 59 'Wingham DIAMOND AND WEDDING RINGS • HYDRO 6447-4ie LAMPS Shur-Gain Quality Will Stand Inspection! SHUR-GAIN Feeds will stand up to the severest tests you can give them - for quality, freshness, palatability, and out-and-out feeding value! , The quality of SHUR-GAIN feeds is controlled by rigid inspection and labora- tory analysis, and must come up to a very definite standard on every count. The Freshness of SHUR-GAIN feeds is closely guarded - because fresh feeds alone retain the highest efficiently in valuable 'vitamin ingredients. To make certain this freshness is maintained, SHUR-GAIN feeds are made up in quant ities only sufficient to maintain daily stocks. 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Nabob Coffee, special 1/2 -lb. 22c 1-lb. for 39e Red Rose Tea 1/2 -lb. pkg. 35c Dominion Tea, special . 1/2 -lb. pkg, for 32c Kraft Dinner with cheese 17c - Cooked and cured Meats - Cooked Ham, the best, lb. 59e Weiners, the best skinless, lb. 28c Mac. & 'Chees Loaf, lb. 27c Back Gacon, Breakfast Bacons Pork Sausage & Meat Loafs 76c „ Huron Pastry Flour 24-lb. sack for 69c 24c Calla Lily Pastry in 24-111 85c 27c Fleischmann's Yeast, fresh 4c Save Money By Prepaying • it:'''101°1;41Ae1411, 444414:** to 4.4 .4 414 .75544TES 6....P. 9 Town of Wingham 1945 Taxes Taxpayers may make payments on account of 1945 taxes up to 80 per cent, of 1944 taxes. Interest at the rate of pour per cent, per an- num will be allowed on such prepayments, Prepaymen.ts of taxes must be made at the Town Treasurer's Office, Town Hall. W. A. CALBRAITtio Treasurer, Town of Wingham. ADVANCE-VIVIES PA Thursday lack, FebrOary 8th. Aged 80, Mr. Elston had not enjoyed good health for some time and. this winter had been confined to his bed, He was bern on the farm on which he died, the son of the late Mr, and Mrs. John Elston, pioneers of the township, He had taken a great interest in the affairs of his native township also of the country in 'general. For eleven years be served as .couricillor and for three years as reeve. He was an ardent lib- eral and for many years was chairman of the Liberal 'committee of the town ship. Twenty-four years ago he was married to Mrs, Emily Thomas of Bliievale. Surviving besides his wife are three sons, William, with the Canadian Army in Italy; James at home; Edwin, • attending :Wingham High School, and a stepson, Bernard Thomas. Morris Township. A brother James of Austin, Man., also survives him. • The service -was held at R. A, Cur- ries Funeral Parlours on Monday afternoon. The officiating ministers were, Rev, W.A. Beecroft and Rev. J. W. Johnson. Donald Benson Airth Donald Benson Airth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Airth, Ferndale Park, Cheltenham, Ont., formerly of Toronto, in his fourth year was acci- dentally drowned on the frozen Credit river Friday afternoon,- February 2nd While walking ahead of his father and grandfather on the frozen path he suddenly stepped aside on a covered airhole. Before his father could reach him the swift current had carried him away. Unable to rescue the little lad immediately neighbours worked frant- ically for three hours cutting through the ice. Donald's sweet smile and loving ways will be so missed by parents. grandparents and one brother Ingram and one sister Nancy Jane on whose eighth birthday the tragedy occurred. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The funeral was held Monday after- noon, February 5th, at the home of his grandparents with schoolmates of his brother and sister acting a flower- bearers and pall-bearers. Interment was made at Clarkson cemetery, Clarkson, Ont. Mrs. Airth was formerly Gladys M. Hutton who taught on Concession 6, Turnberry Township. BORN LOUTTIT - In Wingham General Hospital, on Tuesday, February 6th. to Mr. and Mrs, Ray Louttit, Wroxeter, a daughter. ROUSE-In Wingham General Hos- pital, on Monday, February 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Rouse, Luck- now, a son.. COUPLE HONORED BY THEIR FRIENDS The following ..taken from the Wadens News of Saskatchewan will be of interest to many in this district. The Mrs. Guest referred to in this article is a sister of Mrs. Charles Cook of town, A very enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Guest when about 40 of the neighbors and young people. of the Sunderland ,district congregated to wish this worthy couple happy returns of their birthdays. Baskets of delicious lunch- es were brought and after cards etc., the lunches were served. One of the neighbors spoke briefly of the high regard the district had for Mr. and Mrs. Guest who had farmed there for 38 years and that the evening followed the recent birthday of Mrs., Guest while Mr. Guest reached the grand old age of 87 within a few minutes. Both were the recipients of presents. HURON- BRUCE BOUNDARY FORUM The Huron-Bruce Boundary Farm Forum of February 12th, met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Mc- Cormick with the attendance of 19. The discussion of the night was "Arc Commodity Exchanges Necessary." We haven't had much experience along this line, but we don't agree on specu- lating in wheat and other commodities. We do think products sold by contract are an advantage to the producer. The remainder of the evening was spent in progressive euchre, The high prizes going to,,,,Mrs. Frank McCormick, the low prizes going to Mr. and Mrs. Gus. McGlynn. Lunn .was served. The next meeting of - Febriary 19th will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bryce, the convenor being Oscar Holmes. WHITECHURCH The annual meeting of the Red. Cross Society was then held, with the • president, Mrs, Jas. Falconer in charge. • The financial report was as frillowsi Receipts Campaign Drive ...„.....„ ..... .......... 569.75. Bat from 1943 ...........-.......«18,89 . Patriotic Society 00•0 00.40. Red Cross Tea 4.50 13,00 Tickets sale front quits ..... 53.78 Coat 5.00 Group donations 68.35 : Other sources, salvage, etc 13.63 Total ........ ..„._ ....... 728.80 Letters, thanking the members of the Red Cross Society and Woman's In- stitute for boxes -sent at Christmas from the following young folk from this district were read. with interest. from Hubert Keiswater, Hector Fur- don, Tom Morrison, Nat Thompson, Bert Eynon, Cecil Froome, Stanley Moore, Jean Welwood, Velma Scott, Kenneth Laidlaw, Elroy Laidlaw, Jos. St, Marie, Jack Pollock, Donald Ross, Angus Mowbray, and Raphael St, Marie, Mrs. Lance Grain was appointed to take the chair for the election of of- ficers for the Red Cross Society for 1945 and the following were elected; President, Mrs. Lance Grain; 1st vice- pres., Mrs. Robt. Mowbray; 2nd vice- pies., Mrs. Geo. McClenaghan; sec'y.- treas., Mrs. Ezra Scholtz; local treas., Milian Moore; campaign leader. Ezra Welwood; work committee leader, Mrs. J. G. Gillespie; representatives to Wingham Society, Mrs, D. Craig, Mrs. Garnet Farrier, and Mrs. Ezra Wel- wood. Miss Mildred McClenaghan, nurse- in-training at Guelph General Hospital, spent Wednesday last with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo, McClenaghan. Mrs. Elwood Barbour of Fordyce, spent a few days last week with her father, Mr. Herbert Pettapiece. A great many in this community have been laid up with an attack of flu during the past week. Mr. Clarence McClenaghan spent the wee0-end with friends in Toronto. Pte. Orton Grain of Woodstock, and Mrs. Grain, 'spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Kennedy of Sarnia. The ladies of the 9th of E. Wawa- nosh held a Red Cross quiiting at the home of Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse on Wednesday last. Mr. Jas. Norman went through an operation in Clinton Hospital recent- ly and is making a good recovery. Farm Forum was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Purcion, Mon- day evening with an attendance of 15, at Fordyce School with 21 present and West Maitland Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Armstrong with an attendance of 27. After the latter meeting, the Red Cross held a euchre, with Mrs. Cecil Chamney and Mr. Jno. Mason winning high points, and Mr. and Mrs, Mason Robinson holding low points. Lunch was served and the Red Cross collection amounted to over $4, Forums will be held next week at the homes of Lewis Stonehouse and J, D. Beecroft. Red Cross quiltings were held at the home of Mrs. Stanley Snell this 'Tues- day, and at the home of Mrs. Albert Rieman on -Wednesday. Mrs. Levi Bieman is very ill in the Wingham Hospital, The family of Mr. Thos. Robinson received word this week that his hip had been broken in three places, He is in the General Hospital at Simcoe. Mr. and Mrs, John Mason received word last week that their son, Pte, Ken, Mason, was to have a nine-day leave, and he was going to London, England, to be with his brothers, Har- old and Lloyd who are. stationed ten miles apart there. Reeve J. D. Beecroft was in Clinton on Wednesday attending a meeting of the Agriculture committee of the Coun- ty Council. Friend.: "Does your father keep the Ten Commandnieeta?" Little girl; "Pm not sure, but I thing it's all he can do to keep up with the rationing regulations." GORRIE Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Hobbs and family, Phston, spent the. week-end with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ashton spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs, Lloyd Ashton in Leaside, Mrs. Agnes Earls, who celebrated her 80th birthday on Thursday last, and is confined to her bed at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. C. Xing, re- ceived ninny gifts of remembrance from bet friends who regret she is not gaining it health. Mrs., Elmer Downey spent a couple of days last week with Mr, and Mrs, Emerson Downey at Vordwleit. Gorrie Red Cross are celebrating Valentine's Day by holding a dance LOCAL AND PERSONAL Pie, Bill Groves of London, spent the week-end at his home here, Mrs. Angus McKenzie of Guelph. is visiting with Mrs. Leali Fitzpatrick. Miss Marnie VanNorman of Brus- sels, was a week-end visitor with Miss Barbara Ross. Pte. Elymer Deyell of London. spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Deyell. Pte, Bill Hilbert of Ipperwash spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hilbert. Pte, Stewart Henry, who is now stationed at Toronto, spent the week- end With his family. Pte. Raymond Bell of Ipperwash, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Bell. LAC. Del. Ewing of the R.C.A.F., at London. spent the week-end with Carl Casemore of town, Messrs John Heal and Glen Golley attended the dance at Alma College, St. Thomas, Friday evening. Mrs. 'Hugh Anderson of Caledonia, visited for a few days with her par- ,ents, Dr. and Mrs. J. Brawn. Mr. 'and Mrs. Charlie Westlake of St. Catharines, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. H. Groves. Miss Marjorie French of Alma Col- lege, St. Thomas, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. French, 'Miss Joan Currie of Alma College, St. Thomas, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong. Her home is at Quincy, Mass. Mrs. Leonard Schroeter and little daughter Karen, of Nanton, Alta,, are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, D. H, Finlay, Sgt. MacDonald is spending a fur- lough with his wife and family. He expects to be discharged from the R. C.A.F. about the 1st of March. Miss Joyce Walker of Alma College, St. Thomas, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Walk- er. Joyce had as her guest Miss Mary Jane Wood of Woodstock, who is also attending Alma. OBITUARY William Elston A, life-long resident of Morris Township, William Elston, passed on at his home on the 2nd concession on Miss Cora Pettman of Nile, is visit- ing with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Johnston. Mr. Johnston has been nursing a very sore thumb, which was crushed be- tween two cars. Mrs. Harry Tichbourne of Goderich, spent a few days last week with her mother, 'Mrs. David Kennedy, and Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Kennedy, Wingham, visited there on Sunday. Mrs. Andrew Kirk, is celebrating her eightieth birthday- on February 15. She is visiting with her daughter in Detroit at present. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moore received word last week that Pte. Charles Moore had been wounded in Holland on January 26, but had remained with his unit. They also received word that LAC. Stanley Moore. who went to England last year, and who has been in Hospital there for some time, is returning home this week. Mrs. W: J. Watt of Itrimsby, is visiting at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Milian Moore. Miss Ada Dow has been teaching since New Years at S. S. No. 3, Col- borne. Mr. Roy McGee returned to his work in Toronto on Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Mowbray and Roberta Spent the week-end at Forest and Ipperwash, where Pte, Angus Mowbray has been ill for the past three weeks. They received word on Friday that he was now suffering with bronchial pneumonia. Mrs. Lorne Johnston spent last week-end at Toronto at the home of her brother, Mr. Plunkett, and attend- ed the Ice Follies oh Monday evening in Maple Leaf Gardens. The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute was held on 'Friday last -at the. home of Mrs. I. G. Gilles- pie, With the president, Mrs. Cecil Val- coner in the chair, The roll call Was answered by cookie recipes, and Mrs. E2ra Scholtz gave a paper, the third and last, in a series of papers on supper dishes. Mrs, Scholtz dealt with using left-overs, Mrs. Albert Mc, Ouillin gave a humorous reading on, Plowars and Women, comparing dif- ferent flowers with different women, and Mrs, Garnet Rattier gave a. Val- • entitle reading, During the business period the ladies decided to purchase, several items of equipment for the hall, and to hold a !bingo on Priday, March Total - „ ... $ 728.80 Expenditures To Wingham R, C. Group „,5 669.75 Ditty Bags 9,00 Boxes for Overseas 79,79 Postage on same 21.48 Bal. on hand 48,78 Wingham's Cut - Rai* GROCERY STORE Where You Can Buy The Best Brands At Lowest Prices Possible RED FRONT GROCERY Green Pascal Celery, stalk ... 9c Iceberg head Lettuse, only 10c Ripe Sound Tomatoes, lb. 22c Turnips - Potatoes Two Phones 17 and 2. • Green Top Carrots, lb. 6c Fresh Raddish, bch. 5c New Imported cabbage, lb 6c Cooking and Spanish Onions We Deliver. vamama Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Edgar and family of Wroxeter spent Sunday with his brother, Mr. and Mrs. 'Gordon Edgar. Mr, and Mrs. J. G. Mundell and son Ian, of Bluevale, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Win. Doig, Mrs. Isaac Wade is spending a few weeks with her daughters in Toronto. ' where he spent a few days. Miss Pauline Heinmiller spent the week-end with her sister in Chesley. Mrs. May and Miss Edna Laurence and friend of Toronto, spent the week- end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Laurence, Mr. Muir Anderson, Guelph, spent 'a few days•last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. 3, Cameron Edgar, Mission Group Had Fine Meeting The February meeting of the Wo- men's Missionary Society of Gorrie United Church, was held at the home of Mrs. R. C, Copeland. Mrs. W. J. Gallaher presided and spoke on the theme "The Kingdom of God in our Nation". Mrs. Copeland read the scripture reading and Mrs. H. Ashton and Mrs, L. Rotten offered prayers. here on Wednesday night. 12 Rinks At Bonspeil The local curling club held their annual bonspeil in the arena here on 'Thursday last when 12 rinks were present from Mount Forest, Palmer- ston, Wingham, Wroxeter, Belmore. Listowel, Fordwich and Gorrie. Prizes were won by Wingham, 1st; 2nd went to Mt. Forest, and Listowel 3rd. Wroxeter won the game entered by those teams not winning a game. Mrs. Gallaher gave an interesting story "Down the Malayan Bridge" taken 4from the study book "West of the Date Line." Mrs, W. Strong closed the meeting with prayer. C. G. I. T. To.Entertain Mothers The C. G. I. T. group in Gorrie are celebrating C. G. I. T, week, this week February 11th to 17th by entertaining their mothers, Thursday evening, this week, at 8.15 p.m. in the United Church basement, The Canadian Girls in Training programme is sponsored by the National Girls' Work Board of the Religious Education Council of Canada. Council of Canada came into being during the last Great War to fill the demand for a church-centred programme for teen-age girls. It now has approximately 45,000. girls. The success of a group is judged in terms of growth, knowledge, skills, attitudes, Christian citizenship, relationships in daily living. Provincial camps are promoted during the summer months and this past season was the most . successful since the programme began. Electric and Acetylene WELDING Now Open for Business George Brown GORRIE