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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-07-09, Page 8pagb eight WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, July ,9th, 1936 Show Starts at 8 p.m. WHITECHURCH Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 9th, 10th, 11th FRED STONE ~ JEAN PARKER FRANK ALBERTSON -----In — "THE FARMER IH THE DELL ✓ From the Saturday Evening Post Story By Phil Strong Also Two-Reel Comedy — Cartoon and News. j f Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 13, 14th, 15th ------SPECIAL------- HIS LAST... AND GREATEST PICTURE! ;x-; romance'A glorious under Southern skies .. . sunny with mel low humor...radiant with happiness... tingling with thrills! ROGERS Illi Ofc IN OLD KENTUCKY Aitodote Producer. Edward 8u»cher Oirected by George Marshall Play by Charles 1. Daisy •A Fox Picture wi.h DOROTHY WILSON RUSSELL HARDIE ♦ CHARLES SELLON LOUISE HENRY - ALAN DINEHART BILL ROBINSON Also Silly Symphony in Color “WHO KILLED COCK ROBIN? and Single Reel “WEST INDIA CRUISE” Admission: 35c and 20c. TWO SHOWS EACH NIGHT. Very Special Prices In Shoe Repairing for Two Days Only Friday and Saturday Next, July 10th and 11th v Note these very attractive prices: Men’s Half Soles ...........;......................59c per pair Boys* Half Soles............ 45c per pair, sizes 1 to 5 Small Boys* Half Soles 35c per pair, Sizes 11, 12, 13 Women’s Half Soles ♦» 39c per pair, all sizes 3 to 7 Girls* Half Soles ... 39c per pair, Sizes 13, 1 and 2 (Girls* shoes in sizes 13, 1 and 2 are equal in size to those for Women, hence reasoxi of same price) Small Girls* Half Soles ....,.................32c per pair Sizies from Size 6 to Size 12 We wish to have it fully understood that the above are for “nailed half soled” and will apply only to Friday and Saturday next, July 10 and 11th. Moreover, the quotations given are for “eash only.” Willis Shoe Store The Leading Shoe Store of These Parts PHONE 129 WINGHAM Mr. George Falconer of Lumby, 11. C., is spending his holidays at the home of his father, Mr. George Fal coner, of Culross, and other relatives. Mrs, A. Emerson left on Thursday last to attend the Small Re-Union at Kilbride, and spend the’ week-end with relatives at Milton and Water down, Miss Dorothy Pollock, R.N., of Guelph, is holidaying at the Manse with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Pol lock. We congratulate Miss Pollock on passing the examinations for her R.N. last week. Mr . Bert Boyd, and children, of Palmerston, spent the past two weeks here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Weaver. Mr. and Mrs, W. R, Farrier and Garnet, and the former’s sister, Mrs. Sherriff and her daughter, Mrs, Geo. Tiffin of Wingham, motored to Ham ilton and spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Sherriff and also attended the Patterson re union at Freeman. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirk of Sea forth, and their grandchildren Thelma and Pearl Creighton of Detroit, visit ed on Sunday at the home of their daughter, Mrs. J. IT .Beecroft. Miss Lettie Fox purchased the lucky ticket which drew the prize of* the case of silverware on which many in this district had purchased tickets. Mrs. Roy Patten, of Lucan, spent a few days last week with her mother, Mrs. A. Fox, returning home on Sun day with Mr. Patten. We are sorry to report that Mrs. George Garton is very seriously ill at her home here. Her daughter, Mrs. Simpson, of Detroit, is here nursing her. Miss Mildred Scobie, who has pass ed her examinations at MacDonald Hall, Guelph, for a dietitian, spent the week-end at the home of Mrs. Fox. She leaves for Kingston General Hos pital on August 1st, where she will study for six months. We congratu late Miss Scobie. Mrs. Alec Reid, who has been here for the past two weeks, left last week for Brampton with Mr. and Mrs. Rus sel Reid, with whom she will stay for some time. Many from here attended the Rob ertson-McGee picnic at the Agricul tural Grounds, Wingham, last Wed nesday afternoon, and Mr. and Mrs. Robertson and Mildred left the next day to visit Mrs. Robertson’s sister, Mrs. J. Smipson, before leaving on Sunday for their long motor trip to their home in Seattle, Wash. We wish them a safe and pleasant return trip. Miss Evelyn Recd and her brother, J. C., and Mr. Bill Radike of Mount Forest, visited with her mother, Mrs. Bert Reed, here on Sunday. We are pleased to report that J. C. was suc cessful in procuring work at Mount Forest. / A very successful W.M.S. tea was held at the home of Mrs, W. R. Far rier on Wednesday last. The W.M.S. of the United Church are invited to attend a meeting at St. Helens on Friday, when Mrs. Wm. Greer. of Wingham, Pres, of the W.M.S. Pres- byterial, will be present and give an address. The W.M.S. of Hackett’s Church will also be present. Born—At Blyth, on Tuesday, June 28th, to Mr. and Mrs. Calvert Falcon er, formerly of Culross, a son. Patterson - McQ'uoid A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Presbyterian Manse, Whitechurch by Rev. John Pollock, on Tuesday, June 30, when Miss Mary Ida Mc- Quoid was united in marriage with Mr. Albert Patterson of W. Wawa- nosh. Their many friends in this dis trict will extend to them best wishes for a long and happy wedded life. Mr- Malcolm Ross, of Sarnia, spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Moore, Tor onto, spent the week-end at the home of his uncle, Mr. T. H. Moore. Mr, and Mrs. George Fisher, Lon don, spent the week-end here with his father, Mr. Wm. Fisher. Mr, Wilbert Grainger of Wroxeter visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Mac Ross. Mr, 'John Garton of Leamington spent the week-end with his parents here, Mrs. Ab, Taylor and little daugh ter, spent last week with relatives in Ashfield and Lucknow* Miss Olive Kennedy spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Cranston of St. Helens. Miss Annie Henry, R.N., who has spent the past few months nursing her mother, left last Thursday for her position in New York. Mr. Tom Morrison, Toronto, spent Sunday last with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. B, Morrison. The Auburn baseball team were de feated in a game here on Saturday everting by 10-7. On July 1st the loc al team lost to Blyth 12-6. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Patterson, of Auburn, spent the week-end with their daughter, Mrs. Clarence Cost, Mrs. Ncwey of Detroit is spending this week at the home of Mrs/ A, t HOLIDAY ATTIRE July 12 th- Next Monday Let King’s help you be cool and comfortable with Summer Clothes - at the big celebration. FOR MILADY White and Pastel Dresses $5.95 White Felt and Colored Hats ....................... $1.95 Cool. Lingerie, Vests, Panties .............. 50c Sunbeam Crepe Hose ....... 59c Knee-Length Chiffons •....... 75c A Parasol for rain or shine $2.95 White Gloves, Suntan Stock ings add charm tp a pretty dress. A White Coat, so good looking ........................... $5.95 Girdles - Brassieres - Bandeaux Sets - So good fitting MEN BE COMFORTABLE White Shirts you’ll like...$1.95 New Summer Ties...50c - 75c Cool Trousers $2,25 and $3.45 Big Value Richwear Sox 39c 50c Cool Straw Hats $1.25' - $2.50 Garters, Braces, Belts 50c - $1.00 A New Suit ... $15.95 _ $20.00 Watson’s Shirts - Shorts...45c Baseball Play, Caps 19c and 25c Cool and Good Underwear for .all. You’ll enjoy Shopping at King’s and also find it profitable. KING BROS. Phone 71 Free Delivery Emerson. The regular meeting of the Wo men’s Institute is being held in the hall on Friday. Roll Call—A Noted Canadian Woman and Why. Mrs. Fred Davidson was in Whit by over the week-end with her dau ghter, Miss Mary Weir, Reg. N., who had undergone an operation for ap pendicitis. Donald Martin had his tonsils re moved in Wingham General Hospital on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. George Baptist of Teeswater visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Ross. Mr. and Mrs. James Huston Wal ton, spent the week-end with her sis ter, Mrs. Amos Cornelius, and Mr. Cornelius. Miss Rena Brad was also a guest over the week-end. BLUEVALE Garden Party Great Success The Annual Garden Party under the auspices ‘ of the United Church was held at the Church on Friday ev ening. The weather was ideal and the attendance was large, a sumptuous .cold meat supper was served in the school room by the ladies of the con gregation, followed by a play entitled “Too Many Parents" presented by a group of young people from Salem. Rev. Mr. Grant of Wroxeter, gave a brief outline of the play, and the cast of characters as follows: Mr. Mur- CURRIE’S For Service Direct from TORONTO to You — No Transferring. Phones: Wingham 211 or 152. Toronto, Waverley 3139 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 tn 12 noon ‘Satisfactory Glasses at Moderate Cost*' dock, at whose home the scene was laid, Jack Willits; His second Wife, Miss Fanny B. Weir; Mrs. Murdock, Miss Lila Gathers; Her second Hus band, Jack Weir; George Murdojck, Raymond Henning; Silvia Murdock, Miss Eva Willits; The Colonel, Ken, Bennett.' His daughter, Miss Evelyn Gathers; Silvia’s Boy Friend, George Gallaher. Several difficult situations arose through second marriages, sup posed drownings, and the dividing of life insurance. Violin, guitar and pi ano selections by Donald and Jack Fortune, Gilbert Howes and Mrs. Reuben Appleby and a solo with .guit- ar acconipamment by Clifford De iwy were enjoyed. Taking Summer Courses Several teachers in this neighbor hood left on Monday to further their education in order to secure a perma nent certificate. Miss Dorothy Ait ken to continue her studies for a Uni versity degree at Western University, London. Miss Ethel' Johnston to study "music at London. Norman Hall is taking a six weeks’ course at Guelph. Gordon Mundell is taking a special course in Physical, Culture. Harry Mann is at London studying for his first class certificate. R. C. MacLean is taking up Boy Scout leadership at Hamilton and Mrs. Mac- Lean a icourse in Home Economics. L.O.L. Annual Service The members of the L.O.L. enjoy ed a special service at the United Church on Sunday evening. Members of the lodge and visiting brethren from Gorrie, Wroxeter, Wingham and other places met at the lodge room and marched to the church. Rev. A. V. Robb, pastor of the church, con ducted the services, taking as his sub ject “The Place of the British Empire in the Divine Purpose.” During the service the choir rendered an anthem and Mrs. John Wickstead contributed a solo. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Douglas and end visitors with Miss Mary Duff and son Howard, of London, were week- Mrs. Aitken. Mr. and Mrs. George Gannett have returned home after spending two weeks with relatives in Detroit and in the state of Ohio. They were ac companied home by Mr. Gannett’s son, Charley. Mr. and Mrs. McKee, Norma and Jack, of Montreal, are holidaying with Mrs. McKee’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Curtis. J. Wesley Beattie and daughters, Ethel and Florence, of Seaforth, spent •Sunday with their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Garniss. Mrs. Alice Aitken is visiting her sister, Mrs. Rost. Douglas, at London, Mrs. James Master, Parkhill, is with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hall. Mr, and Mrs. Stanley Elliott and family of St. Catherines are with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Elliott. Jim and Donald MacLean of Wau- baushene are with their grand-par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Sellars, while their parents are attending summer school at Hamilton. Mr. Tiller, a representative of the Bible Society, will address a joint meeting of the United and Presby terian churches on Sunday evening next at 7.30 in Knox Presbyterian Church. SCHOOL REPORT Report of Promotion Examinations Bluevale School. Pass 60%; honor standing 75%. Number enrolled dur ing year, 36. To Sr. IV—Jack Mowbray 82, Alba Shiell 72, Luther Kerr 65, Douglas Kerr 63. To Jr. IV—Russel Hollenbeck 82, Helen Thomson 79, Harry Wettlauf- er 78, Spence M|cKinnon 77, George Thomson 71, Donald Cameron 68. To. Sr. Ill—Florence Shiell 79, Or- hpa Mulligan 73, Marjorie Kerr 72, Olive Mulligan 64, Harvey Mulligan 63, Bernard Lillow 62, Billy Stacey 55. Sr. II— (Promoted at Easter) — Floyd Hollenbeck 72, Norma .Hall 71, Alan Barnard 67, Alvin Stacey 66. Jr. II (Promoted at Easter) — Eileen McKinney 83, Helen Mowbray 82, Bob Kerr 73, Doreeti Stacey 59. First Class (Promoted at Easter) —Harold Hollenbeck (Fair). Primer A, Promoted to First Class —Priscilla Mann (Excellent), Irene Hall (Excellent). Primer B—Norma Stacey (Good), Wilmer Smith (Fair). A. Aitken, Teacher, Hubby; “What possessed you to choose lemon color for your new dress?” Wife; “Because I had such a job squeezing it out of you.” BELGRAVE Garden Party Enjoyed; The Garden Patty held under the auspices of the United Church, Bel grave, on Thursday evening, was a success. There was a splendid attend ance present to enjoy the cold meal supper served In the basement of the Prompt jr WPW1W • Phone 161 Free 1 fr*l 3 We Are At Delivery Your Service ECONOMY FOOD STORE We wish to thank our customers for their splendid patron age during the few weeks we have been in business. To celebrate with you we offer you these money saving prices for this week end. Kellogg’s, Quaker or Sugar Crisp CORN FLAKES..............................,. 3 Pkgs. 25c Falcon Premium TEA with Cup and Caucer 65c .............Lb. Country Kist PEAS Or CORN 3 Tins . ,.. 29c AROMA Fresh Ground Coffee with Cup and Saucer 39c ............Lb. ALYMER PORK & BEANS....................3 for 25c We carry a full line of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in sea son, Cherries and Tomatoes, also Berries a Specialty. Be £ure and , visit us for your Cold Meats, Bacons, Picnic Hams, Weiners, Bol ogna, Etc. Our Prices are Right. Australian Seedless Raisins 2 Lbs...........25c Shredded Cocoanut 21c .......... Lb. Bulk Cocoa 2 Lbs...........25c Coleman’s Pure Lard 2 Lbs...........25c JUNKET ICE CREAM MIX..............3 Pkgs. 25c Certo For Preserving 27c .... Bottle ■ Patna Choice Large Rice 3 Lbs...........23c Fresh Ginger Snaps 10c............ Lb. SNOW CAP Soft White Tissue, 650 Sheets ...............3 Rolls 19c Icing Sugar 2 Lbs. .... 15c Powdered Sugar 10c..............Lb. Glass Tops ... 2 Coleman’s Breakfast Bacon 29c..............Lb. Oc Doz. Parawa: Jar Rings 23c ..... Doz. Rubbers 2 pkgs. „ . 13c x .... 2 pkg. 25c church. The Excelsior Quartette of Palmerston was present and gave a varied program of entertainment which was enjoyed by those present. Messrs, Cameron and Norman Ged des, of Toronto, were week-end vis itors with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. McGuire, Mr. and Mrs. Harry MjcGuire and family spent the week-end at Holstein where a re-union of the McGuire family was held. Mr., and Mrs. C. R. Coultes and Mabel spent the week-end in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Scott and daughter of Falconbridge are visitors with Mr. and Mrs. J, S. Scott. Mr. and Mrs. McKay1'and daughter of Montreal, Mr. and. Mrs. Jos. Cur tis and daughter, Margaret, of Blue vale, visited one day last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Procter. Mrs. Abram Procter returned home last week from a visit with friends in Parkhill and London. O. Haselgrove ATTENTION! GIRLS, BOYS, LADIES, MEN. TENNIS CLUB \ TO BE FORMED AU Interested in the Formation of a Tennis Club Please Meet in The COUNCIL CHAMBERS . at 8.30 p.m. Friday, July 10th NO BETTER FOOD WU jAI? ILK 1? VU1I . Than FOXTON’S Pastuerized Milk VICO phone 9W EZE-ORANGE