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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-06-28, Page 5Buleva ...the highest achievement of the watchmaker's ad and skill! The homily of the case is often cop. led but, like in a Stradivarius, the craftsmanship cannot be squalid. Ir A. CONRAD 17 jewels ..$4250 B. CATHERINE 17 jewels . $3750 IN FINE WATCHES IT'S Antonlus Stradivarius, born in 1614r brought violin making to such lion that no onn has mar been able to Improve on it, H. produced over 1,000 violins of which mare than PO were In use in 1930 His firms! friOrumonIS, wen made offer the year 1700, DAVID CROMPTON WATCHMAKERjand JEWELLER Gifts fok Every Occasion — Phone 59 Lions Third Annual Frolic GORRIE Fri., Aug. 10th 417 4! Program - Games Booth Y ., NEW AND OLD DANCING Heaps of Fun for Ever.,.. one pleurisy, We are glad to say is im- proving nicely. Mervin's many friends Lope for a speedy recovery, Robert Stapleton and Miss Margaret Stapleton of Zetland, were. Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs, Nel- son Reid, Miss Mary Thornton spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs, Thos, Stokes, Mr, Gordon Mulvey of Fergus,. visited on Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Dave Eadie, Fine Food Speeals We are not much for picturesque advertisements: but we are wonderful on Real Specials ....,... Buy Flour Here & Save Money pork Sausage, home style 29c lb. Pat-4-Pa; 24 lb. sack --- 75c Best Bolognas, sliced ..„, 23c lb. Pat-a-Fan, 7 lb, sack-,...,....._ 26e Best Skinless Weiners, lb_ _„. ,• 28e Better Krast Pastry, 24 lb. - 79c Cottage Roils, Bacons, Meat Better Krust, 7 lb, sack .... —.. 26c Loafs, Summer Sausage, etc, Huron, 24 lb. sack ....„.„.---.... 69; lieinz Prep'rd Mustard, 6 oz, 8c Recount In. Wellington North Arnold Darroch of Clifford, Liberal Candidate for Wellington North is de- manding a recount, His opponent Lewis Menary, won by 15 votes. Darroch was It acting until the soldier vote was received and then it was thought he was ahead by three votes but the official count' gave Menary, Progressive Conservative, a margin of 15 votes. Nippy Nut Butter, 12-oz. „ , 23c 16-oz. 32c Robin Hood Oats—pan dried, 5 lb. sack , . , 26c Canned SalmOn—Pink and Cohoe 1/2's Dominion Tea, IA lb. pkg.... 32c Dominion Coffee, 1h lb, 17c Dalton's Pudding Powders— with sugar, 4 flavours, ea.... 5c Londonderry, the home making Ice Cream Mix,pkg. 13c — Sunkist Orange Specials — Size 288, '/2 doz for ..... 21c Size 252, '/ doz for 24c Size 200, 1/2 doz for ..., 27c Choice Lemons, 300's .., 3 for 12c Nabob Coffe, 3/2-1b. 21c 1-1b. . .. 39c Snowflake Ammonia (the water softener) pkg. 5c Javex Bleach (best yet) concentrated, bottle .. 14c Kippered Snacks in oil, 5 oz„ 2 tins ...... ........... ....... 20c Chicken and Veal Sandwich Paste for sandwich, 2 for 29c Gold Medal Baking Powder— fully guaranteed, 1 lb. tin 25c Old Dutch Cleanser, 2 for ..._ 19e Polium Pot & Pan Cleaner ... 100 Moody's Toilet Flush, 22 oz. 22c Tip Top Tomato Juice, 28-oz. tins, special, 2 for ............. .. . .. 23c Jiffy Porridge, pkg. 17e Chateau. Cheese —1/2 lb. pkg. — Special 19c Grapefruit—Marsh Seedless, 100 & 112's 6c Fruit Jars—Crown—pints doz. 95c Choice Ripe Tomatoes, 25c for 19c lb. Dutch Set Onions NO. 1 °USING Sc lb. Come and get your share of our Specials or Phone your Order. Red Front Grocery places mentioned were, Niagara, the Alaska Highway, Blue Mountains at Collingwood, Owen Sound, Bermuda, Midhurst, Washington, Fort Erie and California. Mrs. Laurence spoke on her recol- lections of England and in her very pleasing manner told of p. ;beautiful church with its magnificient carving and stained glass windows. Mrs. Laurence was born in Ireland, but moved to England as a young girl. She was the daughter of a game keep- er, Her father raised pheasants and foxes then turned them loose for the hunters. Mrs. Wellington gave very interest- ing current events. A demonstration of spring salads was given by Mrs. E. Sparling. The meeting closed with the Nation- al Anthem. Lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Wes, Under- wood. 01..••••••.101.1.01 Evening Auxiliary Meeting Evening Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. A. Taylor on Monday evening, June 18th, Group 2 in charge. The meeting opened with a hymn followed by the Lord's Prayer. Business was then conducted by the president, Mrs. E. Sparling. 13 members answer the roll call. The theme for the meeting was "Crusade for Christ", led by Mrs. J. Toner. A hymn was sung then prayer by Mrs. Toner. The different parts of the meeting was taken by Miss E. Sparling, Mrs. J. Toner; Mrs, A. Taylor, Miss Jean King, Miss M. Dane. Another hymn and then a poem by M. Dane. Meeting closed with the singing of hymns and all repeating the Mizpah benediction. Next meeting to be in charge of Group 1. St. Stephen's Auxiliary Meeting The regular meeting of St. Stephen's Women's Auxiliary was held Thurs- day last at the home of Mrs. Frank King with a real good attendance and the president officiating. After spending most of the afternoon piecing a quilt the devotional period opened with prayers and Mrs. Ernest King read the scripture reading, St. John, 6 chapter, verses 27 to 35, The roll call was a verse dealing with "work". Arrangements for the play "Princess O'Toole" to be' given in the Gorrie Town Hall, Thursday evening of this week, were discussed, ,.• A paper on "Work" was given by Mrs. W. C. King, showing that as God has given us His mighty works of creation, He has also committed His highest work to human hands, and We are to be co-labourers with Him. He also blesses the humblest task if done in His name. Closing prayers were conducted by the president. A dainty supper was served by the hostess while all enjoyed a social half hour. ZORRA HIGHLAND GATHERING Embro, Monday, July 2nd TEN BIG PIPE BANDS — THREE CONTESTS America's Greatest Pipers and Dancers in Competition Full Day of Highlond Sport. Dance at Night Refreshments Served on Grounds BLUEVALE'S POPULAR STORE JOSEPH CHILVERS, GENERAL MERCHANT Phone: Wingham 609r2. Brussels 30140. II MEN'S SPORT-WEAR WINDBREAKERS -- JUST THE THING FO COOL NIGHTS $4.49 ENGINEERS CAPS -- 35c LIGHT SUMMER CAPS 30c Children's SUMMER SHOES $1.39 ' MEN'S WORK SHIRTS '$1.10 to $2.25 KING BUG KILLER— SPECIAL 20 lb. bag 75c 2-WAY INSECTICIDE SCREEN PAINT, 8 OZ, BOTTLE 89c SWEDE SAWS $2.90 SWEDE SAW BLADES, 42 ins. long $1.15 HAWES FURNITURE CREAM 49c BLUE RIBBON COCOA, 2 lb. tins 45c CLUB HOUSE PEANUT BUTTER, 16-oz, jars 25c WYLER'S VEGETABLE FLAKES, for making soup 19c JOHNSON'S AX 49c FLO-GLO LIGUID WAX ...,. .................. TENDER LEAF TEA, 1/2 -1b. 40c LYNN VALLEY STANDARD BRAND PEAS 2 for 25c CARBOLIC SOAP, 3 bars 14c WE CARRY HYDRO CITY WORK BOOTS. A PULL LINE OF HARNESS REPAIRS IN STOCK, GORRIE ,Mrs. TriAlex,, and son Billie, To- ronto, are spending this week with her cousin, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harri- son. Recent visitors at the same home were, Mr. and Mrs. Coutes and family of Mildmay. Miss Isobel King, Toronto, is spend- ing her holiday visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank King. Mr. and Mrs. William Earngey of Fergus and son Dean, who is with the R.C.N., spent the week-end with the former's aunt, Miss Kate Earngey. A number from here attended the Edgar re-union held in Stratford on Saturday. Mrs. Greives, Galt, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Montgomery. . Mrs. Gerald Galbraith and son Paul, are spending this week at Port Elgin, visiting her mother, Mrs. Fydell. Mr. and ,Mrs. Harry Metcalf and daughter Gladys, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Metcalf and son Kenneth, all of PaiS- ley, were guests of Misses Potter on Wednesday last. Mr. George Heinmiller of Rimouske, Que,, is spending this week with his mother, Mrs. Viola Heinmiller, also Miss Betty Heinmiller of Hespler, spent the week-end with her mother. Misses Beatrice and ,Emily Potter were Stratford visitors on Monday last. Mrs. R. H. Stephen spent last week with her sister, Mrs. D. Hicks and Mr. Hicks in Harriston. Mrs. Radford of Palmerston, visited on Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Ida Ashton. Home From Overseas P.O. Jasper Farrish arrived home on Sunday after having completed 36 operational flights, being stationed in England. Jasper, elder son ,of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Parrish, reports back to Monkton after his 30-day furlough. Mr. Charles Hooey, Toronto, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. R. G. Dane and Mr. Dane. Mr. Robert Harrison took his son Bobby to the Sick Children's Hospital last week where Bobby underwent an operation. We t.are pleased to report he is making satisfactory progress. Mr. Harrison returned home on Friday last. Recent visitors at the Rectory, the home of Rev, and Mrs. Nobes, Mr. and Mrs. Lorch, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lorch and family, also Mr. Strachan, all of Aylmer. Mr. and Mrs, Harry King, Mr, and Mrs. Glenn Johnson also Mrs. Ernest King, spent the week-end in Toronto. Mr. Hugh Miller, Detroit, is spend- ing hisholidays with his mother, Mrs. Alex Miller and brother, Mr. Archie Miller, Mr. ,and Mrs. Thos. Bradnoch and Mr. W..c. King, spent a few days in Toronto this week. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Roseborough, Owen Sound, spent the week-end with her father, Mr, James King, Mr, Roy Pritchard, R,C.N., is spends ing a short time with his grandfather, Mr. Thos. Vittie. Mr. F. C, Taylor has returned home after viisting friends in Morris last week. Recent guests of Mrs. Etta Ppke were, Mr. and Mrs. Knox and daugh- ter, Mrs. Hanna of Tuxford, Sask., also L,A,W. Doris Sample of Portage La Prairie, Man, Institute Picnic In July The June meeting of the Women's Institute was held at the home of Miss Margaret Dane. There was an attend- ance of 20. The Institute are 11614111g a short course in late October on oven :peals, and all the ladies of the torn. munity will be made welcome. The July meeting will be held the last 'Wednesday in. July' at the home of Mrs, C. E. Gregg, This meeting will take the form of a picrild The roll call was responded to by a place of interest I have visited or Would like to visit. This mit tali brought a 100% reply and sonic of the Other members of the family were present. WEDDINGS Hamilton - Lloyd Knox Presbyterian Church, Toronto, beautifully decorated for the occasion, was the scene of a wedding of local interest at 2.30 o'clock, Saturday afternoon, June 23rd, when the Rev. David Marshall of Whitby, united in marriage Alberta Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Lloyd of Wingham, and Flying Officer William James Hamilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. Hamilton of Wingham. The bride, given in marriage by her father was lovely in a full skirted gown of white marquisette with train, styled with sweetheart neckline and fingertip sleeves. Her elbow tip veil of net was held to her head with a bonnet style halo. She carried a cascade bouquet of Cream Looymans roses and bouvardia. Miss Louise Lloyd, sister of the bride, and Miss Dorothy Hamilton, sister of the groom, were bridesmaids. They were similarily at- tired in full length flowered organza dresses, fashioned with sweetheart neckline and short sleeves, with match- ing headdresses. Their flowers were bouquets of pink roses and blue corn- floWers. Flying Officer Thomas Roden, D.F.C., of Toronto, was groomsman. The ushers were Flying Officer Wm. Countryman of Trenton, and Flying Officer Alex Forbes of Woodstock. The wedding music was played by Miss E. M. Halliday, organ- ist of the church and during the sign- ing of the register Mrs. J. G. Pratt of Toronto sang the "Lord's Prayer". Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Alexandra Palace; University Avenue. The bride's mother received in a green crepe dress with a broad rimmed tuscan hat, with acces- sories of a similar shade. The groom's mother wore a navy blue sheer dress with white accessories, each had a corsage of Talisman roses. For travel- ling the bride donned a flowered crepe dress of olive green. Her accessories were brown and her coat was of a similar shade. Her corsage was roses. Following a trip to Muskoka District, the young couple will reside in To- ronto. Thursday, June 38th; 1945 WINOHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE" Weirmier An overseas wedding of much in- terest in this district was solemnized in Antwerp, Belguim, on Tuesday, June 5th, when Lieut, (Nursing Sister) Nora Bell of Walkerton, daughter of Mr, arid Mrs, Matthew Bell, of Wing- ham, Ontario, became the bride of Major A, L Weirmier of Walkerton, Ontario, son of Mr. and Mrs, Albert Weirmier of Walkerton, Ontario. To conform to the civil customs of the country a civil Marriage in Flemish was held by the Burgomaster at ten in the morning and at two-thirty o'clock in the afternoon a wedding service was held in St. Bonnafice Church, Antwerp, The Padre of No, 10, Canadian General Hospital offici- ated, The bride wore a blue silk uni- form with silk veil and carried a bouquet of Cream Roses with a large bow of matching ribbon and streamers. Lieut (Nursing Sister) Lorraine Lar- sen of Walkerton, Ontario, was brides- maid. She also wore a blue silk uni- form with white veil. Her flowers were Dark Red Roses with baby's breath arranged as a nosegay with long streamers. Captain Morden of Toronto was bestman. Major Wil- liams of St. Mary's, Ontario, sang very impressively "I'll Walk Beside You". Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Exceilsior Hotel, Ant- werp, Sisters and medical officers to the number of fifty, from No, 10 Can- adian General Hospital of which the bride is a member of the staff were present, as were eight fellow officers from Major Weirmier's battery. Miss Wilson, matron of the hospital, and Lt, Col, Brien, acted as the bride's Parents. '.*TA• ; Major and Mrs. 'Weirmier left on a trip to Paris. The bride wore a three- piece ensemble of lime green with Arctic Fox trimmings, brown accessor- ies, flower hat and carried a beautiful under arm bag. MARRIAGES McCALLUM-FREUDEMAN — At Hamilton, June 21, 1945, by Rev. A. B. Higginson, Anne Vance Freude- man, daughter of the late J. F. Vance and Mrs. Vance, Waterdown, to Dr. Hugh Allister McCallum, Teeswater, son .of the late Dr. Hugh McCallum and Mrs. McCallum, Lon- don, Ont. BLUEVALE Missionary At Presbyterian Church The pulpit at Knox Presbyterian Church was occupied on Sunday morn- ing by Mr. John Cheshire of Toronto, a teacher of Agrioultpre in a Mission- ary School at Jhansi, India. He spoke on the political situation in India and how independent government would effect the . missionary work of the country. At Sunday School the superintend- ent, Mrs. Harvey Robertson, presented "perfect attendance" pins to 15 pupils for this quarter. "The Cross" Subject of Sermon Rev. J. W. Johnson spoke on tfie subject "The Cross" on Sunday morn- ing in the United Church. He describ- ed the symbol of the cross and show- ed its place in religion and history. Mrs. Alex McCrackin and Miss Muriel Szniith sang a duet. United Church W. M. S. The president, Mrs. Alex McCrackin presided for the opening exercises at the meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church held at the home of Mrs. Edward Johnston this week.* All joined in repeating The Apostles' Creed and The Lord's Prayer, Mrs. Joseph Curtis conducted the worship period when Mrs. 5. W. Johnson spoke on the theme "The Crusade for Christ and His Kingdom". Others taking part in the program were, Mrs. Geo Thornton, Mrs. 5. Wickstcad, Mrs. Edward Johnston, Mrs, Arthur Shaw and Mrs. W. J. Johnston. Ladies' Aid Plan Fall Bazaar Mrs. Burns Moffatt was the hostess on Tuesday afternoon for the monthly meeting of the Triple Group of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyter Ian Church. The president, Mrs. W. H. McKinney, conducted the business period which was devoted mainly tc making plans for the fall bazaar, The Secretary's report was read by Mrs Harry Elliott and Mrs. Jack Snell presented the financial statement. During the afternoon the ladies quilt- ed. At the close of the meeting the hostess served a tea. B. B. Club Sponsored Dance The B. B. Club at Browntown sponsored a dance ill the community hall this week, the attendance was good despite a heavy rainfall. Music was supplied by the Walton orchestra. During the evening attc. tiOneer Rowland of Brussels sold a quilt by "Dutch" auction which realiz- ed neatly $20.00. Charles 'Warwick of grd concession, Morris, Was the 'win- ning- bidder,. Club members served re- freshments, It difference dio you tiny living We can RADIO Radio . doesn't desk McGILL have room repair Phone what set • - ,.. — REPAIRS make console it. • 6 ; I size from to large any ra- a — Service 380. Goose WANTED Hair. Beds, Horse Prices 239. Feather Highest Feathers, Phone Attended Gordon mond Elliott, cousins, Mrs. Lyman Dakota, family re-union on Sunday, tendance. Elliott of of age, was ber present. of the family William she was hand bag. to be held Mrs. Eddie Minn., is dred and Mrs, J. after spending daughter, Waubaushene. Mr. and ton, spent Elmer and Billy Sparling his grandparents, Yeo in an axe he his foot one next deep and any weight took several wound. The cast the play evening. ' Mr, Norman spent the Mr. and Mr. John Marie, visited cousins, other visitors Mr. and daughter also Mr. and Mrs. of Clifford. Mr. Mervin a patient pital for Messer, Miss U.S.A., (Mrs East Keith Next at visiting Mrs. J. Sellers Mrs. Mrs, the Miss Foot Yeo, Yeo, Turnberry, had between to it. Billy on at It is Keith when among of presented Family Mr. accompanied Gertrude Leaky of attended at the park, over John) Wawanosh, the She is the the late of Elma year Listowel. with and Fargo, 90 were last Mr. a the re returned weeks at the Axe Mr. week and big toe cut be able for to Farm" on with and the misfortune Re Deitch the Bella oldest Township, her brother in Turnberry. MacLean, Fowler. while -union Mrs. Ray- by their and North Keith Kitchener, in at- Keith 81 years mem- survivor and Mrs. and beautiful -union is St. Paul's El- home with her at , of Hamil- home of and Mrs. -end with Mrs. Geo, using to cut and the was quite to put a time. It close the presented Tuesday favor, Toronto parents Sault Ste with 114 Stokes; were and little Breen Sr,, Dietz, Mr Harvey has beer Hos, with his home and General suffering Robinson, with Nichol has some R. C. J. Fowler week-end Florence Cut With son of spent the Mr. the The will not his foot stitches of "Valley Wroxeter meeting week Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Ethel, and Frank in the past GLENANNAN of of Reuben Breen who Johnston Hastings -end with Alkin Hastings. on Sunday Mrs. at the same Robert Mr. Robert Mrs. Albert Douglas Marshall, Wingham week Plaster Repairing A. Plastering Specialist Work Plaster repairs and Tho at plastering There are well; So if there's require, Why not wire. Box 23 --. French Contractor promptly done. do excell I job post !mate Wingham & Decorative Cornice do as you 3. ' Plastering in neatly I other things an odd send ' :-: t • • ‘. LOCAL AND PERSONEL Johnny Armitage is spending a holi- day at Toronto and Burlington. Mrs. John Pollock of Ansa Craig, is a, Visitor with her sister, Mrs, N.. L. Fry. Miss Agnes MacLean of Toronto, is visiting with her mother, Mrs, John MacLean. Miss Hilda Lacey of Kitchener was the guest of Mrs, Ed. Rich over the week-end. Mrs. W. H. Willis of Fort William, is visiting at the Graham household on John St. Miss Jean Northrop has left for a visit with her grandmother at Dart- mouth, N. S. Mrs. J. H. Crawford and family left Saturday for a vacation at, their cottage at Grand Bend, Miss Mary Ross has gone to Sioux Lookout to spend a vacation with her aunt, Mrs. Swartman. Misses Mary Lu Connell and Bar- bara Ross are spending a weeks vaca- tion at Amberly Beach. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Boyd of South Porcupine, visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gilmour and family. Mr. and Mrs. C. Bates and daughter of Toronto, are visiting with her par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. George Williams. F.O. Elgin Coutts of Sydney, N.S., and his wife, were week-end guests with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Coutts. Dr. and Mrs. J. Dow and daughters, Jean and Mrs. J. C. McRurer, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong. Mrs. W. F. Burgman and daughter Ruth, also Barbara Fixton, are spend- ing a week at the Burgman cottage, Brice Beach. Major J. H, Geddes and Mrs. Ged- des and Nancy of London, also Miss Margaret Cowan of Brandon, were visitors with Mrs, Porterfield and Mrs. Laidlaw. Mr. Billy Jenkins Jr., spent a few days last week helping Mr. Morley Mills at Ripley, C.C.F. candidate, as his work was delayed during the elec- tion campaign. Mr. and Mrs. David H,•Finley cele- brated their thirty-second wedding an- niversary on June 25th. On that same day Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. Wardlaw of Guelph, who are visiting with her par- ents, had their third anniversary.