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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-10-26, Page 5it • Welwood's "Where Your Dollar Buys MORE" 'Phone 414 "Quality - Service" Wingham Don't Leave It Too Late CHRISTMAS ORDERS ACCEPTED NOW. WE MAKE UP YOUR OWN PERSONAL Christmas Greeting WITH YOUR OWN PHOTOGRAPH AND CHOICE OF WORDS.- If you have no suitable snap, we will take your portrait or your child's for this purpose. A life-like portrait from our studio is the most cherished Gift that you can give. lanville Hammerton Photography 'Phone 199 China Ware NORTH HURON W.M.S. CONVENTION MEETS Treasurer's Report Shows Increase In Givings To Missions year, an increase of $1310.00. Total sent last year was $17,980.00. The Literature Secretary, Mrs, Hill- ebrecht, Seaforth, had literature on Missionary, C,G,I.T., !Mission Band and Sunday School work also helps for leaders, (Continued on page eight) It will pay you to have us "Overhaul" your Footwear for Fall and Winter Comfort. BROWNE'S Shoe Repair voi*Ngsm NYLONS WELDREST and BUTTERFLY Sheer 51 gauge, $1.65-$1.85 Service, 42 gauge $1.40 Also - Lovely, Sheer, Full Fashioned NYLONS (subs) with precision seams at $1.25 pair CARMICHAEL'S GIBSON'S UPHOLSTERING and REPAIR SHOP Phone 260 Maple St. Wingham .CHESTERFIELDS, CHAIRS, SOFA BEDS, TRUCK SEATS RE-COVERED r "Protect What You Have" - *FOR - FIRE - LIFE - AUTO INSURANCE CALL Stewart A. Scott 'Phone 293 ' Wingham We Stand Between 'You and Loss All Year! General Accountancy BUSINESS & TAX SERVICE for- the SMALL BUSINESS MAN, PkOFE:SgIONAL MAN S. J. PYMM P. O. Britt 74 -Telephone 23 LUCKNOW N ONE`. Coming to Wingham CROMPTON'S Jewellery Store, - Wed., Nov. 2 9:00 a.m. to 12:10 EYES EXAMINED GLASSES PITTED WAIT FOR R.A.Reid Registered Optometrist Inlaid Linoleum ALL COLOURS We specialize in Laying Norman Rintoul ahh The Sectional Convention of the North Huron Women Missionary Society was held on Friday, October 14th, 1949, in Fordwich United Church. The morning session opened with Doxology and Invocation with Mrs. W. J, Moores, Belgrav5, presiding at both sessions. The Worship period led by White- church Auxiliary, opened with the hymn "Break Thou the Bread of Life," .Scriptued Lesson, John 1, 1-34, 3, 14- 17, read by Mrs. Falconer, and Mrs. Beecroft led in prayer. The theme song of the Dominion Board "Make straight, .make straight, the Highway of the King," was sung, The roll call was answered by brief reports showing an increase in inter- est and givings, followed by a duct by grs, L. Hiseler and Mrs, N. Keat- ing, Wingham. The Christian Stewardship secre- tary, Mrs. B, Mills, Walton, said that we should make full use of all our tal- ents for leadership, and, we at home mesa ,give faith, love and understand- gin as well as contributions to our missionaries, Mrs. Sutter, Clinton, gave the treas- urer's report, $9200,00 has been sent from Hin'on Presbyterial an far this Used Car Values 1939 PACKARD SEDAN 1940 FORD COACH 1937 CHRYSLER SEDAN TRUCKS - 1944 DODGE 3-ton 1949 NEW MERCURY 1-ton for immediate delivery. Crossett Motor Sales Mercury - Lincoln - Meteor Cars Mercury Trucks Telephone 459 Wingham, Ont. ZION WE'RE PROUD OF/ a Always a "4-star" hit in the heartof any woman 1847 Rogers Bros. is not onlyCanada's finest .silverplate but the loveliest too. 41e Vol tie <t 6A0ose 10 fr 0 0041'.a\l'Ob‘e stoc.K. Service for six starts at $44.75 "Eternally Yours" "Remembrance" "Adoration' SEE THEM AT WALLPAPER SHOP ELMER WILKINSON DECORATOR 'Wednesday, October 26, 1949 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES RAGE VIVO tr le asked the blessing. All sang the OX1101111.10101911111.1111111111110111111 Toast to the King. Mr, Gordon Ben- 2,' nett, Ag. Rep. for Huron led in corn- munity singing, with Miss l Elaine Walsh of Belgrave, at the piano. Mrs. N Bennett also favoured with two solos. n Mr. John Buchanan, President, wag chairman for the evening. Mr. Bert Lobb, President of the County organ- ization, brought greetings from\ the County Federation; Warden John Armstrong brought greetings from the County of Huron. Mr. Charles Coultes, Vice-Pres. of the County Fe- i deration told of the advance they had I made in health, car and life insurance. in the County, Douglas Campbell, the Secretary, gave the Financial and Au- ditor's report. Reeve J. D, Beceroft was in charge of the nominations and election of of- ficers for next year and the following were elected from the different. school sections; President, Aldin Perdon; vice-Pres: Howard Campbell; No. 8, in is liable to be lavishly Fur- trimmed or Plain-but they are all made of a warm, lux- urious all-wool fabric and flatteringly fashioned to the mope of the day. Come in and see our outstanding se- lection-We know you'll be thrilled at the range and the LOW PRICES Remember - You can be assured of three FIRSTS at WELWOOD'S FIRST FOR 1 - QUALITY 2 - STYLE 3 VALUE OBITUARY Don Roy MacDonald The sodden death of Mr. Don, Roy MacDonald at the Wingham General on Thursday night, October 13th, 1949, was a severe shock to his rela- tives and his friends, He had been a semi-invalid for the past eight years, and has been serious- ly ill 'for the past five weeks. He was in his 54th year, the only son of the late Mr. and Mrs, Alex R, MacDonald of Grey Township, In 1923 he married Eva F. MacKay. They resided at Ethel until eight years ago, when they moved to Wingham, Surviving besides his widow are two sons, Alex of Wingham, and Bruce at home, seven daughters, Mrs. Les. Laurendeau (Elizabeth), of Windsor; Beatrice, Margaret, Donna, Donalda, Mary Helen and Elva, at home, also grandchildren, two half brothers, Rob- ert pEaket of Moo.seJaw, Saskatchew- an; and Charles of Livelong, Sask. The funeral was held from the R, A, Currie Funeral Home on Sunday, at 1.30 p.m, with Rev. Alexander Nimmo officiating. The pallbearers were, Roy, George and John MacKay, Gordon Yeoman of Winglaam, Isaac Metcalfe of Glen- apnea) and Louie . Frain of Grey Twp. Flower bearers were: Robt. Hickey, Vic. Loughlean, Gordon Argyle, Lorne Rhome, Carl Bennett, Michael Mc- Phail, Wellington Agar, Harry Hol- lingshead, and Ivan Gardiner. Burial was made in Wingham ceme- tery. Thomas Bower Following a sudden illness on Sept- ember 30th, Thomas Bower passed on at hiss' home on Saturday, October 22nd., in his 78th year. Born, October 16th; 1871, in Inger- soll, Ontario, Ile was the second son of the late George Bower and Sarah Murray, descendant of well-known pioneer families, He was married to the former Lyda Booth, also of Ingersoll, and in 1899, came to Wingham as an employee of the Walker & Clegg Furniture Com- pany. SinCe 1923 he has been employ- ed by the Wingham High School Board until his sudden illness forced his retirement, Be was internationally known for many years as a successful breeder and exhibitor of Game Bantams. Surviving besides his wife are three daughters, Effie M., of Toronto; Lucy (Mrs. W. J. Streig-ht) of Stouffville; and Georgina IL (Mrs. J. L. Baker) of Toronto, two granddaughters, Rose- mary and Alice Baker, three sisters, Misses Effie and Janet Bowers of In- gersoll; Alice (Mrs. G. A. MacKen- zie of Ingersoll; two brothel's, George O., of Windsor, and William P., of Ingersoll. One 'brother, John of Inger- soll, predeceased him. Funeral services were held from Currie's Funeral Home on Monday evening at 7.30 with Rev. W. J. Watt of Whitechurch, officiating in the ab- sence of his minister, Rev, W. A. Bee- croft. Mr. W. S. Hall of Wingham High School, assisted at the service. Internment was made in Inger . oll cem- etery on Tuesday. James Edwin Armstrong James Edwin Armstrong' of the 5th line of Morris, passed away in Toronto General Hospital, after a week's ill- ness caused by a brain tumor, Born in Morris Township in March 1887, he lived here all his life. 'He was married to Roselle Cunningham whom he leaves to mourn his loss with three daughters, Lillian Evelyn, Della Mar- jorie, Loreena Marie, and two sons, George Edwin and James Nelson, all at home. Four brothers, George Her- bert of British Columbia; Frederick Erskine, Alberta; Henry, Walton; and Alvin, Brussels, survive. The funeral service was held from his late residence with Rev. W. J. Moores of Belgrave United Church of- ficiating on ;Friday, October 21st, Pallbearers were: Earl Anderson, James Michie, Willard Armstrong, Orran Russel, Stanley Dow and Clif- ford Dow of Cromarty. Flowerbearers were: Mae Arm- strong, Donald Armstrong, Laurence Bottercl, Agnes Marks, Ronald Cun- ningham and Glen Cunningham. Inter- ment was made in Brussels Cemetery. WHITECHURCH There passed away at her home in Lucknow, on Friday, October 14th, in her eighty-first year, Mary Anderson, widow of the late James Moore. Mar- ried about fifty-nine years ago, they resided in WitheChureh, for many years before moving to Lucknow. To them were born two sons, Gordon, of Acton, and William Percy, who was killed overseas in World \Var I, Four grandchildren and .one great grand- chil'El also stirvive. The funeral service was held from the Johnston Funaral Home, Lucknow, on Monday, Otcoher 17th, to Wingham Cemetery, with her pastor, Rev. Chas, MacDonald, in charge of the servIces, Mrs. Jas. MeWhi»ney of Nile, is spending this week with Mrs, John McGee. Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Johnston, who spent last wed; at the home of their daughter, Mrs, John Ryan, returned home on Sunday.. Miss Wilma Watson of Atth.tro, .spent last week with Mr. and Mrs, LorneJohnston,and het parents, Mr, and Mrs.Harry Watson, visited there on Sunday. Born-4n Winghain ?General tros- N n • n • n N • Ken Scott; 9, Jack Currie; 10, Dick Leggett; 11, Henry Pattison; 13, Or- val Taylor, U, S, S, George Gilfillan; 3, William Henry; 5, Harry Sturdy.; 6, Joe Brophey; 7, Albert I3ieman; 12, Chas. Robinson; 14, Gordon Elliott; 16, Frank Nesbitt; 17, Edgar Wight- man, Auditors, Marvin and Norman McDowell; man ,McDowell; alternative, Mrs. Hal- iahan. Lady Delegate, Mrs. Nor- man J. W. Hanna, M.P.P. introduced the speaker of the evening, Hon. Wm. Goodfellow, Minister of Wel- fare for Ontario, who spoke of the pleasures, humour and difficulties of administration of Ills Depart- ment, over a great many more lines of welfare work among an aging population, as Medical Science. and Health Service looks after the people more. He said that Toronto' had taken over Christie St, Hospital for a. Home for their aged who needed accommo- dation. Mr. Buchanan led ie a hearty vote of thanks to the ladies for the splendid supper and to Mr. Good- fellow for his very fine addreass. Far- rier's Orchestra provided music for the dance that followed. Mr. Ross Errington, teacher at For- dyce School, is holding a Hallowe'en Party in the School this Friday even- ing. The Fall ThaekOffering meeting of the W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church was held on Wednesday last in the S. S. Room with the President, Mrs. Jas. McInnis, presiding, and giv- ing the Call to Worship and the open-i ing prayer, Mrs, Albert Walters read the scripture lesson, psalm 96, and Mrs. Ezra \Velwood led in the Med- itation period, speaking on Thanks- giving and Mrs. J. S. Craig led in prayer, Mrs. Robert Ross sang, Must I go empty-handed and Rev, R. D. A. Currie, the speaker, spoke on Thanksgiving meetings as being the High-lights of .the W.M.S. meetings. He said, when we all have enough and to spare, it makes Christian people willing and never tired of giving. Mrs. 'McInnis moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr, Currie. Mrs. Waltell` Lott gage the offertory prayer. The ladies accepted an invitation from the United Church W.M.S. to attend tneir Thank-Offering meeting this Friday evening, and asked as many as possible to attend the Sectional meeting in Belmore on November 3rd, The roll- call for the November meeting, Scrip- ture verse, containing "saved". Mrs. Robe. Ross, Mrs. Mcilrath, and Mrs. W. J. Coulter were appointed as nom- inating committee for a slate of offic- ers for next year. The meeting was closed by all repeating the Lord's prayer. Lunch was served and the soc- ial time enjoyed by all. The Ladies Aid are holding their Bazaar and sale of Baking this Friday afternoon and lunch will be served. St. Helens W.M.S., Brick Church W.M.S. and the W.M.S of the Pres- byterian Church have been invited to attend the Thank Offering meeting of time 'United Church WM,S, this Friday evening, when Rev. 0. M. Newton will show slides, and moving pictures of the new Missionary Study Book, Growing with the Years, and Mission Work in Manitoulin Island. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Underwood of Toronto, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Mc- firath. Miss Ann McInnis is carrying her right arm in a sling these days. She was knocked down on Monday at noon, by a hicycyc, and fell heavily on Iter elbow. X-rays showed', it was not blaf:c°11:':11 i4s had a bee one day this week Mr and Mrs, Bill Wakeling artd three sons of London, visited on .Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. McInnis. Mr. to help erect a, new hen-house on his lo,t Mr, and 1\ta-s, Wallace Conn and family, visited on Sunday/ with Mr. and Mrs. Billie Caslick of Culross, and Mrs, Will Colin spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Hardie Simpson of Ctd- ross and Mr. jetties Irvine of Strat- ford, also visited there, -Russell and 'Donald Ross waned up the season's threshing on Friday, after a long steady run. Betty, Barbara and David Parker., who had been visiting with Mr, and Mrs, Ben MeClenaghan returned to their home. in London on. Friday. Mr, Herbert Laidlaw is driving a new Plymouth ear, Mrs. Walter Lott spent a few days last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Orville Newby of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Lott and datteh- lets of "\Vaterfard, visited on Sunday With Mr. 'anti Mrs. Lott, Mr. and .111.8. AMOS Cornelius, Mr, Wm. Praser, Wingbena !qrs. Ren ii HAMILTON OPTICAL CO. W. R.' Hamilton, R. 0. Optometrist for Over 25 Years. Telephone 37 for Appointment. piatl on Thursday, October 20, to Mt. and Mrs. Howard Walker (nee Jean Leaver) of B. Wawanosh, a daughter. Clarence Walker, soil of Mr. and Mrs, George Walker, was again a patient in Wingham. Hospital last week SO.fferhIg from pneumonia. Moe J. G, Gillespie spent a few days last week in Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gillespie and Donna, who are now at Kincardine, spent the week-end there. The East Wawanosh Federation held their annual hamlet in the Mem- orial Ran bete last Thereby evening when about one bemired and eighty- five were served 4. splendid .turkey sap- per, with all •the trimmings, by the ladies of the total Institute, Rev, Cur- Yes ! YOUR NEW • • a N n n n n n n n a n n N n N N a n N a ed rrocery Fmn Free Our Prices Are Lower Phone Delivery We Keep Down The Upkeep $90 1.f1.11$ . . $ .... OPF,1114MIlifint!IIM .. ! . 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