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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-05-03, Page 6"SAL TE A WHITECHURCH Mrs, Fred Harris and Mrs. Fred Ogilvie who had been here for the :funeral of their father, the late Mr. John Clubb, returned to their homes in St, Marys and Toronto on Wednes- day. There was a splendid attendance at the social at the Presbyterian Church on Friday evening. With Rev, A. H. Wilson in charge of the program, special numbers were given by Mrs. Walter Pocock and Mrs. Nelson Pickett played a piano solo, and Mr. Picket]. gave several violin numbers. Other musical numbers and readings Avcre given by home talent, Lunch 'was served and the social time enjoy- ed by all, The ladies of the Women's Institute were busy in the Hall on Thursday evening packing twenty-one boxes for the boys overseas, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. St. Marie have received word that their .'40nti, Tpr. Raymond and Tpr. Joseph St. Marie are now together in Berlin. Rev. Robt, Barbour of Toronto, is spending this week at the home of his brother, Mr. Wm. Barbour, who eelebrated his ninety-first birthday on Tuesday, May 8. His many friends in this community extend congratulations to Mr. Barbour, who, although he can get around fine, cannot see so well. now. Mr. Clarence McClenaghan, who is a member of the Overseas Mission Board, was in Toronto over the week- end and attended the banquet for the Moderator, Rev, Jr. H, Arnup, on Fri- day evening, Miss Louise Martin of Kincardine, spent the week-end with, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Martin. Word was received by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moore of Kinloss on Saturday that their son, Charlie, well-known in this district, had been wounded for the second time, and was now in hospital. Everyone expresses the hope that Charlie's wound will prove slight and that he will soon be on the job again.: Mr, Fred Davidson's well drillers are busy this week drilling at Mr. Will Henry's, and are drilling beside the barn, Many farmers are finding' that water is scarce during the sum- mer months, - Mrs. Jos. Tiffin held a W.M.S. tea' at her home on Tuesday. Mr. David Hutchison of Wingham, has been wiring farm homes on the 12th of East Wawanosh and is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Walker this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Johnston of Goderieh, are visiting a few days this week at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Clarence Chimney. Don't forget .the pkty, `Self-Made Family", to be presented by the Port Albert people in the Institute Hall here on Friday evening. Mr. G. A, McLaughlin of Detroit, spent last week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Chamney, having come on Wednesday to attend the funeral of the late Mr. Chas. Clifton, of Clinton. Mr? and Mrs, Robert Ross of Kin- EFFECTIVE PROTECTION .ffedivickl thing! Why don't ducks get water-logged? Everybody knows that Nature has provided them with effective protection — unique, water-repellant oils impregnating their down and feathers. Effective protection is the keynote to 'satis- faction in Brantford Roofing, too. 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To-day, we all desire that our boys overseas shall return home quickly —but it is only by every one of us doing the utmost in our power that this desire will become an accomplishment. The 8th Victory Loan is here. Let every one of. us lend • our. money, so that our boys may come home sooner. UY VICT This 'Advertisement. Sponsored by Wingham Utilities Citnnmission WOULD• YOU LIKE THE RECIPE ? SUBSTITUTE A GOOD SHORTENING,THEN CICOURSE AND GOING EASY ON BUTTER IS THE LEAST WE CAN DO IF IT DOESN'T TAKE TOO MUCH BUTTER "Pti.mmirommfM,„,.• WHY ? DON'T YOU HAVE ENOUGH ? j ister TAW mom p 71-dos VA 4 SIX WINGHAM AWAKE-TIMES Thuroday, May 3rd) 194 Andrew's Church, Wingham on Tues- day, May 8th, and the W. M.'S. an- nual Presbyterial meeting to be held at Molesworth, on Tuesday, Mary 15. Plan For District Institute Meeting The Executive of the East Huron istrict Women's Institute met at Bluevale this past week. The presi- ent, Mrs. Everett Sparling, Gorrie, onducted the meeting and the secre- ary, Mrs. John G. Spier, .had charge f the minutes and the correspondence. The chief item of business was ar- anging the program for the District Annual meeting to be held at Ford- wich on June 5th when the Rutnarn Girls will be the hostesses. The pro- gram will consist of reports by con- 'enors of standing committees and delegates, The guest speakers will in- clude Miss Gray from the Institute's Branch, Department of Agriculture, Toronto, Mrs. White, Provincial ,Board Director, Ripley and Miss Flora loss, received word on Thursday last that their Son,. 'COP Dollald. Ross had been wounded in Germany, Donald's many friends will hope that he makes a. speedy recovery.. Lieut. and Mrs, Robert. E, Toomey, of Detroit, visited on Wednesday last at the home of her aunt, Mrs, J. D. 'i3eecroft, Lieut, Toomey, a medical administrator, reported to Indianapolis Oa, Saturday, Miss Ruby Conn commenced work in Wingharn General Hospital 'on. Tuesday as a Ward-Aid. The Red Cross Society belt! a sew- ing meeting at the borne of Mrs. Ezra' Welwopd on Tuesday last. Mrs, J. F, McLemrleft last Wednes- day to be with her daughter, , Mrs. Waldo Gibson of Cayuga, after the birth of their little son on. Monday last. Pte. Bob Adams of Chatham, Bert Eynon of the R,C.O.C., London, and Pte. Angus Mowbray of Wolsley Bar- racks, London, all spent the week-end at their respective homes here. Wakeling —Caution A quiet but pretty 'wedding was . solemnized, at high noon, on Saturday,. April 21. at the home of the bride's brother-in-law, Mr. and MrS. Jas. Mc- Innis of Whitechurch, with Rev. A. H, Wilson of the Presbyterian Church officiating, when Miss Mary Caution, daiighter of Mrs, Roane of White- church and the late DaVid Lloyd Caution, of Scotland, became the bride of William Wakeling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wakeling of London. Miss Jean Welsh and Mr. Harley Kelly of Lon- don, were the attendants, Immediately after the wedding, dinner was served to 18 guests, from London ind Tees- water. The happy couple then left on a motor trip. They will reside in London, where the groom is employed with the Street Railway Company.• The bride's many friends in this com- munity extend best wishes for a long and happy wedded life. Mr. John Purdon has purchased "a new Massey-Harris tractor. - Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tichbciurne of Goderich, vistied on Monday with her mother, Mrs. David Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Macintosh and family of Langside, visited on Monday at the home of his sister;" Mrs. Albert McQuillin. The boxes. of little spruce and pine trees from the nursery have arrived and the following are busy reforesting or planting for wind-breaks: Cecil and James Falconer, John Purdon, J. D. Beecroft, Gordon McGee, Chas, Leav- er and Chas, Martin. The boxes were delivered at the schdols free of charge. this year, as an inducement for farmers to reforest and save the fresh water supply which runs so-low in the sum- mer months. Sixteen met at the Farm Forum at the home of Mr. and grs. John Pur- don to study `!,Chemurgy"- and its re- lationship to this .farming district. After listening to .the broadcast, an interesting discussion took place. Chemurgy gives promise of a vast new market for farm produce, such as— industrial alcohol from wheat, potatoes and even straw and soybeans are now made into plastics. Hence there is no , excuse for wheat or other crops piling up unused or unwanted. Lunch was served and the social time enjoyed by all. RATION COUPON INFORMATION Butter coupons 90 to 105 now valid. No. 106 due May 10, Sugar coupons 46 to 57 now due. Preserves including canning sugar No, 33 to 46 valid, Nos. 33 to' 56 valid May 17, One preserve coupon is good for 12 fluid ounces of jam, jelly, marma- lade, fountain fruit, 20 ounces of can- ned fruit, 1 quart molasses, 2 pounds of maple sugar or 40 ounces of maple syrup, 2 pounds of cut comb honey or extracted honey, honey butter 1 pound, 15 ounces of blended table syrup, cane syrup or corn syrup. Active Fronts An Army cook had just whipped up orders of scrambled eggs for a hungry mob of soldiers. Wearied by his herculean efforts, he sat down 'tinder a nearby elm tree, lit his pipe and wrote a note to, his sweetheart, "Darling," he began, "For the past thre6 hours shells have been bursting all around me." BLUEVALE Church Services Rev, J, W, Johnson spoke on "The promise of the resurrection" at the Sunday morning service in the United Chutelt. Mrs, John Wickstead sang a solo, The pulpit at Knox Presbyterian Church was occupied by Rev., John Lennox of Paris, He based his mes- sage on the text, "I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ". Announce- Molts of interest was the meeting of Hilton Maitland, Presbytery in St. Mrs. Raymond Elliott. Rev. J. W. Johnson and Mrs. John- Son, were recent visitors in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. Wadell and family have moved into the house recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McKinney and two daughters spent Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. King near Wingham. Pte. N, W. Barnard of the 2nd In- fantry Division, has returned to De- Bert, N.S., after spending some time here due to the illness of his father- who is a patient in Wingham General Hospital. Mr, Robert Barnard and Joe of London, spent the week-end here and visited with their Brother Edward, who is a patient in Wingham General. Hospital. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Pope of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and ,Mrs. Charles Johnston. Durnin, Huron County Coach for Junior, Girls' Homemaking Clubs. At the close of the meeting menibers of the Bluevale branch served lunch. Red Cross Meeting The Bluevale Red Cross Unit met this week at the home of Miss' Duff to discuss the business of the society and to _quilt. In the absence of the president, Mrs. George Thornton, was elected to pre- side. A communication was read re- garding, purchasing material 'for sew- ing. Mrs. Arthur Shaw reported that 7, sweaters had been completed this month and Mrs. Robertson reported to sewing completed to be: 5 men's suits of pyjamas; 5 boys suits of pyjamas, 8 yr. size; 5 boys suits of pyjamas. 12 -yr, size; 5 night- gowns, 8 yr. size; 5 dresses, 4 yr. size; 1 quilt. Until was served at the close of the meeting. .111111•111=.0, Mrs. Walter: VanWyck of Wing- ham, is supplying as teacher at the Public Scliool, in the absence of Miss Mable Coultes, the regular teacher whose marriage took place this week. ' Mr. and Mrs. Milton McVittie of Flint,>Michigan, visited with Mr, and Mrs. Walter S. Davidson. • . , Mrs. M. L. Aitken was . the guest speaker at the W.M.S. Thank-offering meeting at the United Church, Wrox- eter, this week. Miss Florence Fowler spent the week-end with her friend, Mrs. Dale at Walton. • • Mr. and Mrs. J. Mai Shall and two daughters, Listowel, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Thornton. LAC. Elmer Sellers, Mrs. Sellers and baby daughter Susan, Goderich, were week-end visitors with Mrs. J. J. Sellers` anti Walter, • ,Miss Lois Elliott, Reg.. N., Toronto, and Wm. Blackniore, Hamilton. spent the week-end at the home of Mr, anti PERSONAL RATIONING While the supply of many commodities has been in- creased, butter is Still scarce: Don't buy any more than you geed. You'll be releasing it for overseas. You know what your own requirements are better il‘larl anyone else. So, limit yourself and help to ensure a fair distribution. JOHN LABATT LIMITED London Canada