HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-05-21, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, May 21st, 1936
Show Starts at 8 p.m.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 21st, 22nd, 23rd
ROCHELLE HUDSON And HENRY FONDA
“WAY DOWN EAST”
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, May 25, 26th, 27th
The Story by Lottie Blair Parker
A Gripping Drama of New England Country Life
A NIGHT AT THE BILTMORE BOWL
And MICKEY MOUSE Cartoon.
WHITECHURCH
"Miss • Agnes Wilson, R.N., of
Stratford, spent the week end here
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas.
Wilson.
Rev. J. Watt and Miss Muriel,
■motored from Long Branch last
Thursday ,and Mr. Wm. Barbour and
Miss Genevieve Watt accompanied
them to Port Elgin, where they visit
ed with Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Watt,
and Rev. Mr. Watt and Miss Genev
ieve returned to Long Branch on
Friday.
Mr. Emerson Colwell and Bruce
and Jean of Glamis, visited here with
Mr, Bert Cullimore on Sunday.
Mrs. Falconrath of Milwaukee, and
her daughter, Mrs. Oliver Kirk, of
Birmingham, and Mrs. F. L. Creigh
ton of Detroit ,and Mr. and Mrs. An
drew Kirk of Seaforth, visited on
Saturday at the home of the latter’s
daughter, Mrs. J. D. Beecroft on aSt-
urday last.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elliott and
Misses Sarah and Mary Sharpe of
TeeSwater, visited on Saturday with
Miss Catharine Ross.
Mr. Blake Gaunt left on the excur
sion on Thursday to visit with rela-
tives in Winnipeg, and then on to
visit with his sister at Sunset Lake,
Sask.
Mr. and Mrs. Ab Cameron of Ash-
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Women Who Drive Autos
Will be pleased to know of a comparatively
NEW DEVICE that protects “The Back Portion
of the Shoe”, in other words that porton of the shoe
that comes in contact with the starter, etc., this
device being made to ’
Prevent the Scrub That’s
Caused By The Rub
This very simple device is reported to have
“gone over BIG on the American side last year”
and, no doubt, Canadian Ladies will appreciate its
benefits and govern themselves accordingly by call
ing at our store and purchasing a par, the price of
which is 50 cents.
BUT we have AN IMPORTANT AN
NOUNCEMENT TO MAKE as follows:
We make this little device at our place of
business in Wingham and STARTING WITH
FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK and continuing ALL
NEXT WEEK, WE WILL GIVE ABSOLUTE
LY FREE OF CHARGE, ONE PAIR OF THESE
SHOE SAVERS TO EVERY WOMAN who buys
One Pair of Shoes (whether she drives an auto or
does not). Made in TWO TYPES OF HEELS, the
Cuban and the Spike.
Two Special Bargains For Men
Men’s Grain Leather Boots, with Panco soles,
made by the Williams Shoe Company (a good
make) for , > > *,...................... $1.$9 per pair
Men’s Scotch Grain Oxfords, in all sizes, Reg.
$2*95, for............................... $1.79 per pair
Willis Shoe Store
The Leading Shoe Store of These Parts
>HONE 129 WINGHAM
Services of the
be held on Sun-
Rev. Jas, Scobie
field and Mr. Wm. Purdon left on
Sunday morning to attend a funeral
at Puwabson.
Mr. and Mrs. George McClenagh-
an an Teddy and Mildred spent Sunh-
day at Belgrave with the former's
brother, Mr. Harry McClenaghan and
family.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Patten of Lucan,
spent Sunday at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Fox.
The Anniversary
United Church will
day, June 21, when
of Wilton Grove Will be present to
take charge of the services,
T.ittle Miss Gwendoline Finnigan of
Prosperity, spent the week end at the,
home of Mr, and Mrs. W. R. Farrier.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Egleston and
daughter, Olive of Detroit, spent the
week end with his mother, Mrs. Pat
terson, at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Henry Patterson,
Mrs, Welwood and Mrs. Greer of
Wingham, Miss Rutherford of St.
Helens, Mrs. Gibson Gillespie and
Mrs. Charles Gillespie, motored on
Tuesday to Sarnia, where they attend
ed the London Conference Branch of
the W.M.S. and returned on Wednes
day.
Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie spent
the week end at Dungannon at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gilles
pie,
What might have been a serious ac
cident, happened in front of Mr. Wea
ver's farm late Saturday evening,
when a Pontiac coupe left the road
and plunged into a deep ditch and
crashed into a tree. Fortunately
neither of the occupants were ser
iously injured.
Mr. and Mrs. John McCreight of
Atwood visited on Sunday at
homes of his brothers, Alfred
Thos. McCreight’.
Mr. and Mrs. George Dunn
Winnipeg visited one day last week
with Mr .and Mrs. Lance Grain.
Mr. and Mrs. -Jack Henderson and
family of Paramount and his mother,
Mrs. MacGregor spent Sunday with
■Mr. and Mrs. Duncan MacGregor,
Teeswatar.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Nelson of St.
Paul, Minn., and Mr. and Mrs. Wes
ley Smillie of Fargo, N.D., are visit
ing with Whitechurch friends.
Mrs. Jas. Barbour, who is ill at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Ben Mc
Clenaghan, is not improving as
quickly as her many friends would
like to see.
Mrs. George King and family of
Culross motored to Guelph last
Thursday to attend the Graduation
Exercises of the nurses of St. Joseph’s
Hospital. Among the eleven gradu
ates were Miss Dorothy Ann King,
I Mrs. King’s daughter, and also Miss
1 Marion Good of Teeswater. Miss I King who entered with the September
class will not finish the course until
the fall. We congratulate these girls.
Mr. and Mrs. George Garton and
family spent last week end with their
daughter, Mrs. Arthur Holland of
Kitchener. Mrs. Garton was staying
for two weeks.
SAVE YOUR EYES’
If they are giving you trouble,
see
R. A. REID
Stratford’s Leading Optometrist
for 18 years, at
WILLIAMS’
JEWELLRY STORE
Every Wednesday morning,
9.00 to 12 noon
“Satisfactory Glasses at
Moderate Cost”
CURRIE’S
TRANSPORT
WINGHAM
— To —
TORONTO
Phones:
Wingham 211 or 152.
Toronto, Waverley 3139
day with cousins at Seaforth and Clin-
ton.
Mrs. Alex Mowbray, Miss Donna
Smith and Miss Olive Scott attended
the District Annual meeting of W. L
at Fordwich on Friday,
Mr. and Mrs. P, D. King have re
turned. to their home here, after
spending the winter in Toronto.
Mrs. Jas. >plliott, Mrs, Raymond
Elliott, Mrs. Laura ‘ Orr and Miss
Florence Fowler spent Thursday with
Listowel friends.
Mrs. Coultes, who spent the winter
with her daughter, Mabie in Toronto,
has returned home.
Mrs. A .Proctor has returned to
her home at Belgrave, after spending
two weeks with her brother, Mr. Tho
mas Stewart
Mrs. Wilfred Filsinger and baby
are home from the Wingham Gener
al hospital.
Harry Mann of Gorre, spent Sun
day with friends here,
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Griffith of
Guelph, spent Sunday with friends
here.
Mr. John Kirton, Miss Bell Kirton,
Mrs. Kirton and Eldon spent Sunday
with Mrs. Michie in Morris, who is ill
at present.
Mr .and Mrs. Filsinger of New-
stradt, spent Sunday with their sons,
Wilfred and Charles.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hutcheson of
Toronto, are at their hummer home
The Box Social at Kirtons school,
which was post poned earlier in the
season is being held on Friday night.
KING’S
A good place to buy your Summer Needs
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Coats - Dresses - Suits Millinery - Lingerie -
Gloves and of course Good Hosiery
White Coats - Suits
So popular for sunny days
and going away occasions, New
styles, new fabrics in both Coats
and Suits.
Pretty Blouses
Lovely summery affairs in
fine organdy - Crepe and Silks
$2.25 and $2.95.
Selling Spring Coats
at Factory Prices
20 beautiful Coats—mostly
New Tweeds that are so
much liked. Gray - Sand and
Brown shades, in Misses’
and Women’s sizes. Every
coat reduced to clear.
Selling Stylish Three-
Quarter and Full Length
Coats with skirt to match.
These are grouped for quick
selling at Cut Prices.
Pick yours out now for a
Icing season’s use.
’ BELGRAVE
New Dresses!
Summer shipments just to
hand, and we invite you to see
the new styles. Silks - Sheers
- Fine Cottons - $2.50 - $4.95
to $15,00,
Orierit Stockings $1.00
The acme of perfection in fin
est crepe chiffons. Beautiful
new coppery shades for sum
mer.
Fine Service Hose 75c
An extra quality at this pop
ular price. Buy at least two
pairs of a color and see their
big value.
Velva Suede Lingerie
Shortees - Parties - Bloom
ers and Vests, White and Tea
Rose, for your every use.
Specially priced at 79c.
Kayser Fabric Gloves
Sew styles, so fetching with
your early summer outfit.
69c •- 75c - 95c
Summer Dress Goods
New sheer materials for the
malting of Summer Dresses.
Pretty d'esigns in colorful sum
mer fabrics. 39c - 60c to $1.00
per yard.
Stylish Millinery
Clever shapes in Felts and
Fabrics. Pastel and the darker
colors. Come and see the new
hats, .each an individual model.
the
and
of
Pipe Smokers
At last we have a pipe
with an Unbreakable
Stem, aLthe low cost of
69c
See them at
Omar Haselgrove’s
Smoke Shoppe
Dr. Arthur Shaw, Mrs. Shaw and
daughter, Barbara, of Toronto, visit
ed with the doctor’s parents, Mr, and
Mrs. Arthur Shaw.
Miss Florence Fowler spent Fri-
FINE
FOOD
PHONE 76
FRESH SODAS
1 Lb. Pkg. *.................13c
These Are Not Bulk Sodas
BLUEVALE
Institute Meeting
The Womens’ Institute met
Wednesday afternoon last week at
the home of Mrs. John Sparks. The
President, Miss Donna Smith presid
ed and the roll call was responded to
by an idea to improve our regular
meetings.
The motto “Whatever you do, do
with your might, for things done by
halves are never done right” was
taken by Miss Olive Scott, who had
many splendid thoughts on this sub
ject.
Miss Dorothy Greenway gave an
account of the training course, which
was held recently in Wingham and
displayed some of the work taken up,
while there. A discussion followed,
whether it would be advisable to have
a girl’s class follow the program pro
ject “Better dressed and better grom-
ed", under the leadership of Miss
Greenway. It was decided if a class
could be formed the Institute would
sponsor it.
A very interesting report of the
Girls’ Conference at Guelph was given
by the delegate, Miss Donna Smith;
who told of the most important hap
penings and suggestions gathered at
thjs conference.
The meeting was brought to a
close with the singing of the nation
al anthem, after which lunch was
served by the hostess, assisted by
Mrs. S. Gallaher.
Play Thursday Night This Week
The 3 act play “Let Polly Fix It”
will be presented by the Young
People’s Society of Blucvate United
Church in the Foresters’ Hall at 8
p.m.
’enjoy an evening of laughs.
'^“'Operated on at Clinton
William Stewart of Grand Valley,
son of Thomas Stewart of this vil
lage is a patient th the Clinton hos
pital, suffering from, infection in his
hand* following an Injury in the palm
of the hand. Art operation was per
formed to prevent amputation. He
i I is progressing favorably.
on
this Thursday night, Como and/
PINK SALMON, 1 lb. tin 10c
PEAS, Large Tin ... 2 for 19c
WAXED BEANS ... 2 for 19c
CORNED BEEF..................13c
SPAGHETTI .................... 10c
5c
VANILLA
Reg. 10c
5c
TOMATOES, Large Tin ... 10c
CORN, Large Tin...............10c
GREEN GAGE PLUMS ... 10c
LOMBARD PLUMS .........10c
Sweet PICKLES, 27 oz. jar 25c
PEANUT BUTTER
32 oz. Jar
29c 29c
PALMOLIVE SOAP 3 for 14c
OATMEAL.................6 lbs. 25c
DATES.........................2 lbs. 19c
PRUNES (Large) ...2 lbs. 25c
RAISINS .....................2 lbs. 25c
Rose Baking Powder
1 Lb. Tin
15c.............................15c
FREE — SHERBET — FREE
4 JELLOS And SHERBET
All for ... 25c
FOREST CITY BAKING
• POWDER And TUMBLER
All for . .. 25c
SUGAR
10 Lbs for ........ 48c
With a $1.00 Order
FRESH TOMATOES 1 lb. 15c
CELERY CABBAGE
HEAD LETTUCE RHUJBARB
PINEAPPLES
PHONE 76
Quick Delivery
W.M.S. Visit Westfield Society
. The members of the Women’s Mis
sionary Society of the United church
were the guests of the members of
the Missionary Society at Westfield,
on Wednesday afternoon. Brick
Church members were also present
and each society helped in the pro
gram. Lunch was served and a plea
sant afternoon brought to a close.
Mrs. H. McGuire and Audrey spent
Sunday with relatives at Holstein.
Mr .and Mrs. Harold Walsh return
ed on Friday from their honeymoon.
Mrs. Walsh was formerly Miss Annie
Blair, R.N., daughter of Mrs. Wm.
Blair and the late Mr. Blair of East
Wawanosh. They were married in
Hamilton on Tuesday. They will re
side on the groom’s farm in Wawan
osh and have the wishes of many
friends for a long and happy wedded
life.
C. R. Coultes shipped a carload of
cattle to England bn Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. McKenzie
and two little daughters have moved
into 'their new home, recently pur
chased from Jas. T. Brydges. We
welcome them to our community.
The Young People’s Society of the
United Church met in the schoolroom
of the church on Wednesday night
with the missionary committee in
charge. Mr. Harold Vincent occupied
the chair and Miss Elaine Walsh
acted as pianist. The Devotional
period was taken by Miss W .Lane
and the minister. The topic of the
evening consisted of a group of read
ings on the mission activities of the
Church and were taken by Miss Anna
Grasby and Messrs. Bob Yuill and
Kenneth Wheeler. After the topic
Mr. Yuill gave a brief talk on life in
the North having spent some time
there in the fall of last year. , Dur
ing the business period a committee
was appointed to plan for recreation
al activities and consisted
Harold Vincent and Mr. J.
and Misses F. Jordan and A.
BLYTH
of Mr.
Cpultes
Grasby.
House Furnishing Time
Beautiful Curtains and Curtain Nets - Pretty Draperies and
Hangings that go to brighten up the home at this season. Fine
Axminster Rugs and Mats - Floor Linoleum and1 Congoleum Rugs
- Floor Oilcloths and’ 2-3 and 4 yard wide Linoleums. Consult
us about your needs - all information is free.
If not a regular customer, try shopping at King’s.
You’ll enjoy buying here.
BUTTERICK PATTERNS PHONE 71.
KING BROS.
Barber—“Is the razor all right?”
Client—“Well, if you hadn’t men
tioned it I should not have thought
yod were treating my face with a ra
zor.”
Barber (flattered)—“Oh, thank you
sir.”
Client—“I should have thought it
was a file.”
Dr. E. E. Toll is attending the Den
tal convention in Toronto.
Misses Robinson and Mills visited
friends in London during the week.
Mrs. H. C. Gidley of New Liskeard
spent a few days in town and has
leased her home to Mr. J. Radford of
Londesboro.
The Men’s Fellowship Club of St.
Andrew's United Church, w.ere in
charge of the evening service. Dr.
Toll President presided. Mr. Charles
Toll read the scripture lesson. A
quartet will my anchor hold by G. D.
Leith, C. Cole, W. Webster, J. Dodds
and a chorus by the members
pleasing features. The pastor,
R. A. Brook gave a splendid
course on the quitter,
There passed away Monday a
estimable lady, Mrs, D. Kelly of Mor
ris township in het* 70th year*. De
ceased was seized with paralysis a
month ago on Monday and became
worse. Service was held in the
Roman Catholic church, Wednesday
at 9 a.m. Interment in Morris ceme-
tey.
Word was received that the paving
of the highway from Blyth to Wing
ham would commence shortly. This
is good news as it will provide work
for a great many men who ate great
ly in need of the work.
The baseball team have made ar
rangements to hold a field day on
Wednesday, June 10th,, it is expected
baseball and football will be the main
attraction.
were
Rev>
dis-
most
A negro, father of
whom he had rocked
cradle, was putting his
to sleep.
Mandy: “Rastus, dat
about worn out.”
Rastus: "Hit sho’ is. You all better
get another one, a good one, one
that’ll last.”
12 children
in the same
latest arrival
cradle’s just
Specially Reduced
Prices On Flour
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY
Take advantage of these low prices.
We need the flour space.
98 Lb. Bag CARNATION................................$2.49
98 Lb. Bag ROBIN HOOD.................... ... $2.89
98 Lb. Bag FIVE ROSES..................................$2.99
24 Lb. Bag PEERLESS PASTRY.......................49
A. C. ADAMS
Flour, Feed and Seed, Baled Hay, Straw, Potatoes
Phones, Store 40 Residence 200. Wingham, Ont.
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