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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-02-20, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, February 20, 1936 > Show Starts at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, February 20, 21, 22 ------SPECIAL------ YU IRENE DUNNE ' FRED ASTAIRE GINGER ROGERS JMK —bringing a heart-load o! ro- mence . . . dancing through . Paris in love time, on wings y Um laughter and song 1...in... | JEROME KERN'S RKO RADIO flCTUFE Book and KING'S her the last With 5^ RANDOLPH SCOfft HELEN hj WESTLEY, VICTOR V ARCONI g CLAIRE DODD and Holly- wood's rarest beauties in Oh, J what gorge »us gowns! “ from the play "Soberta" . - lyrics by Ob? Horboch Directed by William A. Seiler A Pandrp S Bennoe traduction. , The Most Spectacular Musical Comedy of the year ------Also------- COLORED CARTOON And NEWS REEL Admission: Adults 35c, Children 20c. ■!!WHITECHURCH Watch and Clock airing $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 Any Two of the above at $1.50 Other Repairs at proportionate­ ly low prices. Special Rates on complete ov­ erhauling. The same first-class workman­ ship that you have always had from WILLIAMS THE JEWELLER Official C.N.R. Watch Inspector Satisfaction Guaranteed. Balance Staff Main Spring Jewels __ __ Cleaning ....„... “Calumny is only the noise of madmen.”—Diogenes. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Ross received word from Sudbury on Sunday night of the passing of Maggie Phillips, be­ loved wife of Mr. Jack Brown of Creighton Mines. Mrs. Brown was well known in these parts, being the daughter of the late Mr .and Mrs; Thos. Phillips, who formerly lived in E. Wawanosh, at Whitechurch. She underwent a serious operation a year ago, from which she never fully re­ covered. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her, three daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Brooks, Misses Eileen and Irene, of North Bay Ladies’ Col­ lege, and one son, Neil, at home. Al­ so four brothers, Neil of Proton, Har­ ry of Kenora, John and Glenn of Timmins, and one sister, Mrs. Sam Walker of Timmins. Many old friends in this community will extend sym­ pathy to the bereaved family. Mrs. Harry Logan of Teeswater sfjent the week-end with her daugh­ ter, Miss R, J. Logan at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. B. S. Naylor. Miss Winnifred Farrier has accept­ ed a permanent position in Bedford Park School in North Toronto. FINE PH,TE FOOD QUICK DELIVERY COURTEOUS SERVICE 10 for UNWRAPPED SOAP 25c * SOAP CHIPS (Bulk)................................ COLGATE’S FANCY TOILET SOAPS PALMOLIVE SOAP................................ LELY’S SOAP (Large Cakes) ............... KIRK’S CASTILE (Large Cakes) ........ . 3 lbs. for 25c Spec. 6 for 25c ..........3 for 14c ........ 3 for 14c ........ 3 for 14c Princess Soap Flakes Special 2 Pkgs for 29c Maple Leaf Soap Flakes — Special 2 Pkgs, for........49c CHOICE DATES .. .................... WHITE BEANS ....... -... FANCY RICE ........r.................... ICING SUGAR ........................... CHOICE SULTANA RAISINS BULK OATMEAL .................... 2 lbs. 19c ... 1 lb. 5c lbs. 25c lbs. 1.5c lbs. 25c lbs. 25c 3 2 2 6 WAXED BUTTER BEANS ... 25c3 Large (No. 2) Tins for . . PEAS (Seive No. 4) Large Ting . CORN (Large Tins) ...................... TOMATOES (Large Tins) ........... TOMATO JUICE, Small Tin...... PRUNES (Large Size) ................. FIGS (Choice) ................................ 2 for 19c . 2 for 19c . 2 for 19c Tlbs725c 2 lbs. 19c Mr. Robt. Carrick has not been so well as usual during the past few days. Mr. and Mrs. John' Falconer, who have spent the past few months at the home of their daughter, Mrs. El­ gin Wetwood, of Caledon, returned home here on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Henderson of Paramount spent Sunday with mother, Mrs. Jas. MacGregor. Mr, Carman - Farrier attended Stratford Normal “At Home” week-end. The neighbours of Mr. Herson Ir­ win held a wood bee at his farm on Wednesday last to lend a helping hand, which was very much appreci­ ated by the family, Mrs. Herbert Laidlaw is still under the doctor’s care. We hope to hear of her improvement. Mr. Jack Mcltityre, of Kinloss, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil 'Falconer. A great many of the young people attended the social evening held in the Presbyterian Church on Wednes­ day evening- last, but, owing to the condition of the roads, many of the country folks found it impossible to attend, Mrs. David Farrier, formerly of Whitechurch,, who is with her daugh­ ter, Mrs. J. D. Ross, of Kinloss, has been under the doctor’s care but is somewhat better .now. Mr. and Mi's. Ezra Scholtz and lit? tie son, moved last week to the house owned by Mr. Cecil Coultes. Mrs. Fred Davidson and her son, Mr. Jas. Weir, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Edgar Gaunt. Some of the back roads in this community have been quite a prob­ lem during the past storm, and many men, who were teaming last Thurs­ day, were forced to leave their sleighs and take their teams home when the horses could no longer pull the sleighs through the mammoth drifts. The ladies of the Presbyterian Church have been invited to attend the “Day of Prayer” meeting in the United Church on Friday, February 28th. Don’t forget the play “Listen Leon” put on by the young'folks of Culross school this Wednesday even­ ing in the Hall. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held on Friday last with the President, Mrs. Robt. Ross, in charge. After the op­ ening exercises, the roll call was an­ swered by names of Premiers of Can­ ada since Confederation, after which “The Maple Leaf” was sung by all. The ladies decided to have the play, “Listen Leon” put on in the Hall on Wednesday evening, then the follow­ ing program was given: a reading by Mrs. Lance Grain, “Watch Your Word” and a reading by Mrs. Mc­ Quillan “The Game and the Goal”. Miss Agnes Gillespie sang a solo. Mrs. Bert Reed tl^en gave a reading “We and You”. The paper on Com­ municable diseases and Their Cures, prepared by Miss Merle Wilson, R. N., was read by Mrs. Ab Taylor, and Mrs. J. G. Gillespie gave the demon­ stration on preparing a tray for a sick patient, in the absence of Miss Olive Terriff. This was greatly appreciated. With the singing of the National An-' them, the meeting was brought to a close. On Friday evening the ladies of the Institute held a Progressive Eu­ chre and Dance, and considering the condition of the roads, they had a splendid crowd. Mrs. Ab. Coultes won the prize for the ladies and Mr. A. Coultes won the prize for the men and Miss Hazel McBurney ,drew the lucky ticket at the door. After the games‘the young folks danced until closing time. The Post Office has been moved during the past week to the store of Mr. Chas. Wightman and the mail will be distributed from there in the future. The East Waw&nosh Council at their meeting at Belgrave on Mon­ day decided to send Mr. Stuart Mc­ Burney, Road Supt., to the conven­ tion of the Ontario Good Roads sociation that is being held in Royal York Hotel in Toronto week. ALWAYS A GOOD PLACE TO SHOP February — a sort of in be­ tween month is a good time to sew, and knit. If you have never done knit­ ting we believe you have miss­ ed a lot of pleasurable, and pro­ fitable pastime- We have many customers employing themselv­ es successfully in knitting Love­ ly Sweaters, Twin Sets, Com­ plete Suits, Bed Jackets, Baby Things, Cushions, Afghans, and multitudinous other articles that lend themselves so well to knitting from the fine wools we have. Our advice is “Begin To- Dajr” and knit lovely things for Spring and Summer, Free information and instruc­ tion for beginners at our yarn counter. Do you Sew? Then we have much that will be of interest. Quilt making is extremely popular and what enjoyment you’ll get out of making one or more of the lovely patterns. NEW PRINTS • NEW BROADCLOTHS FRESH BATTING AND WADDING In fact everything to help make the work a real pleasure. SHEETINGS - COTTONS PILLOW TUBINGS Now is the time to make them up for later use. The famous Wabasso Cot­ tons, round threads of pearly white are so satisfactory for long service. Buy them'while they’re new. FRESH GROCERIES TO BUY 2 pkg. Oxydol, 1 large, 1 small for ........ 23c 2 pkg. Liix, 1 large, 1 small 25c 65c Black Tea......................49c Pure Clover Honey ... 40c pail Heinz Tomato Soup, 3 tins 35c Choice Pink Salmon, 2 tins 25c Seedless Raisins, 2 lbs. .. Cowan’s Cocoa, large tin Circle Bar- Coffee -------- Corn Flakes Princess Soap Flakes ....... 15c Choice September Cheese ... 17c Forest City Baking Powder with premium ....................25c Extra large Prunes, 2 lbs. ...29c Fresh Creamery Butter. New Laid Eggs Extras 25c 25c 39c .... 3 for 25c King Bros. Phone 71 Quick Delivery. BLUEVALE Green Gage Plums 2 Tins for ....... 19c York Tomato Juice Large 2 fa Size Special................ 10c TEA (Bulk) 36c a lb* Remember — SUGAR ~1 10 Lbs. for ...... 49c I With a Dollar Order of Oth- i er Goods, I TEA (Bulk) 36c a lb. We give Profit Sharing Coupons oh all purchases excepting Bread or Sugar. Woman’s Association Met The Woman’s Association of United Church met for the regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon of last week at the home of Mrs. Arthur Shaw, with the president, Mrs. Nellie Scott, in charge. The meeting open­ ed with the singing of a hymn, A Scripture ‘passage read by the presi­ dent and prayci- by Rev, A, V. Robb. A letter of appreciation for a box of fruit was received from. Mr. Joseph Curtis. Business of the society was conducted and a sewing hour enjoy­ ed. The singing of “Blest be the Tie that Binds” closed the meeting, Biggs’ Grocery -PHONE FOR QUICK DELIVERY i Wingham Arena SEE PAGE 2 FOR PRIZE LIST MONSTER Two Hours Skating to Wingham Band Note Change Of Date CARNIVAL Will Be Held In At 7.45 P.M. on the Evening of Prizes Totalling $150. In Value Admission Adults 25c Children 15c. Thornton on Friday evening under ‘ ive crokinole was enjoyed for a time the auspices of the Y.P.S. of the Un­ ited Church was postponed on ac­ count of the storm and bad roads. and the winners were Eileen McCal­ lum and Albert Vincent. Lunch was served and a pleasant evening brought to a close. Leap Year Party on Friday, Feb. 28. See advertisement for further partic­ ulars. BELGRAVE Hold Valentine Social The Young People’s Society “Do you never look at yourself when you abuse another person?”— Plautus.is inThe Young People’s Society of Knox United Church held a Valentine Social Evening in the basement of the Church when there was a good at­ tendance present although the wea­ ther and roads were not favorable. George Michie' the president, was in charge of a short program consisting of vocal duet by Clifford Logan and Clark Johnson, piano solo, Freda Jor­ dan; vocal duet, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jordan; musical selection; Elaine Walsh and Ross Anderson, and all joined in singing a hymn. Progress- Try the New Ever Dry FILTER PIPE It’s New It’s Cool It’s Dry. Sold Only at Omar Haselgrove’s SMOKE SHOPPE Miss Jennie Townend, R.N., spending a few days in London. Mrs. R. Yule spent a few days London. No doubt, this winter will be re­ membered as the winter of the snow, as roads have been practically im­ passable several days during the week and the trains have been from one to four hours late. The rural mail courier managed two cotnplete trips during the week, in each case start­ ing cut in the morning <and another day only accomplishing about 5 miles when forced to return. The Women’s Institute is holding a Valentine Social Postponed The St. Valentine Social to be held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. George Headache, Dizziness or Failing Vision? Expert Eye Service is Avail­ able in Wingham at Mod­ erate Prices. Eyes examined, glasses fitted by R. A. REID Stratford’s Leading Optometrist for Seventeen Years, the of interest was enjoyed. The Pres­ ident, Mrs. J. R. Greig, presided, and gave the first of a series of topics on “A Missionary Trip Around the World”. The topic covered our Home Mission work from Winnipeg to Van­ couver, of which Mrs. Greig gave a very descriptive sketch. At the close of the meeting the ladies enjoyed a cup of tea. Young People Postponed Debate The Y.P.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church met in the school1 room on Friday evening. . Owing to the bad state of the roads, many were unable to be present and the debate, which wsa planned, was called off. After some items of business were dealt with, an interesting question period was held quite a number entering in­ to the discussion. A social hour fol­ lowed with games and a St. Valen- tine’duncheomwas served. ♦ Are You Having EYE TROUBLE Interesting Topic at W.M.S. The W. M, S. of Knox Presbyter­ ian Church held the regular meeting on Thursday afternoon and although the attendance was small a meeting * NOTICE! 1 Subscription Renewals /' ■ ' . Due to an advance to us of. the rates of some of the various daily papers with “which .The Advance-Times offers clubbing rates it is necessary that the new schedule qf prices 'listed below go into effect at once. 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