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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-01-21, Page 8Show Starts at .8 p.m Thursday, Friday, Saturday, January 21, 22, 23rd IRVINS. COBB And ROCHELLE HUDSON — In—- “Everbody’s Old Man A Human Interest Comedy Drama of Real Life. ------Also —— World Events Pictured by the Cameraman and Fox News. 1 NEXT WEEK — SPECIAL THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES ■Il Thursday, January 21, 1937 a WHITECHURCH on her Mr. Miss Kate Stewart of Lanark is visiting this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGee. Miss May Wightman leaves Monday to spend a week with sister, Mrs. Brigham of Blyth. Fred McLean secured the appoint­ ment for the Post Office, Miss Marian Casemore of Turn­ berry is visiting for a few days this week with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Case- more. Miss Merle Wilson, R. N. is spend­ ing this week with her aunt, Mrs. Powel of Stratford. Mr. Roy McGee of Wingham and Mr. J. D. Beecroft motored to Clin­ ton on Saturday and brought Flor- enc home from the Hospital there. Miss Faye McClenaghan, who has been in Wingham Hospital for the past tliree weeks, was able to be brought home on Saturday last. Her many friends will be pleased to know she has thus far improved. The pupils of S. S. No. 14 had a holiday on Monday on account of the illness of the teacher, Miss Logan. We congratulate Mrs. Jas. McGee of East Wawanosh who celebrated her eighty-ninth anniversary of her birth­ day at the home of her son, Mr. Hen­ ry McGee on Friday last. Mrs. Mc­ Gee enjoyes good health and likes to get out around when there is no snow. The ladies of the Institute held a concert in their hall on Friday last. After a musical program, the young people of S. S. No, 14 presented their one-act play, “Kidnapping Betty”, The regular meeting of the Young People’s Union was held on Monday evening in the United Church with Miss. Agnes Gillespie in charge of the meeting. The worship service was taken by Mrs. Falconer, giving a reading on The Family at work and play. Mrs. Scholtz sang a solo and talks were given on three composers of music, Beethoven, Mendelsohn and Handel, and selections from their works were played on the piano. Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Tiffin sang a duet. At the close of the meeting Miss May Wightman, who leaves our commun­ ity this week, wished the society ev­ ery success. At the close of the meet- ing, a contest was played. The regular meeting of the Young People’s Society of the Presbyterian Church met on Monday evening with Jack Pollock in charge. The chairman gave a splendid talk on the work of the Mainland Presbyterial, and the Provincial Presbyterial. During the meeting, Mr. Fred Newman gave a four-minute talk on “Why Christ should be pre-eminent in my home, which is the society slogan. Mr. J. Wilson gave a talk on Why Christ should be pre-eminent in my life. Mr. Tom Wilson spoke on, Christ in the social world, and Johnston Conn, on “Christ’s pre-eminence in the com­ mercial world. Miss Janet Craig sang an appropriate solo. Rev. and Mrs. K. MacLean, Wing­ ham, and Rev. and Mrs. MacDonald of Lucknow, were guests at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. Pollock on Fri­ day last. Mr. A. E. Purdon has a very sore eye. The hook of a logging chain flew up and struck him, cutting him below the eye and making a very bad bruise. Mrs. Lester Falconer, Culross, has been laid up with an attack of flu. BLUEVALE Auditors--Lloyde Robertson, Gor­ don Greig. Ladies’ Group Elect The village group of the Ladies’ Aid of'Knox Presbyterian Church, met at the home of Mrs. J. R. Greig this week and elected officers for this year, President-r-Miss M. Olive Scott. Secretary Treasurer — Mrs. Harry Elliott. Quilt Committee—Mrs. Alex. Mow­ bray, Mrs. John Mundell, Miss Olive Scott. A quilt was quilted and tea served. The society decided to use the an­ niversary calendar again this year, and arranged other matters of bus­ iness. Whitechurch, a pulpit in Knox on Sunday, in pastor, Rev. J. I ENJOY YOUR SMOKES Get Them Fresh OMAR HASELGROVE’S Y. P. S. Elect Officers The Young Peoples Society Knox Presbyterian Church held a reg­ ular meeting in the school room of the j church on Friday evening, with the j president, Donald Robertson presid-! ing. | The meeting was opened with sing­ ing the theme song. Scripture read­ ing by Jack Mowbray and prayer by Rev. J. R. Greig. During the business period it was decided to present a programme in March in the form of a musical ‘and Literary contest, between Morris and Turnberry. The topic “How does God answer Prayer” was taken by Eldon Kirton. Mrs, Greig was elected to preside ! for the election of officers, Mrs. E. ■ Nichol acted 'as secretary^* President*—Jack MacTavish. Secretary—Jean Elliott. Treasurer—Eldon Kirton. Organist—Jean Robertson. Press Sec’y—Donald Robertson. ! of Mr. J. Pollock of student occupied the Presbyterian Church the absence of the R. Greig. Mrs. Morrison and Miss Marie Wet- tlaufer, residents of the village who are patients in the Wingham General Hospital, are progressing favorably and expect to be home shortly. Mr. William Thprnton attended the funeral*of a relative at Ingersoll dur­ ing the week. Mr, Edward Barnard has rented his farm on the Wingham Road to Mr. Robertson of Ripley, who is busy getting settled. J. Wesley Beattie and daughters, Ethel and Florence of Seaforth and Miss Florence Fowler spent Sunday with Mac and Olive Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Elridge and little daughter of Fordwich were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hol­ lenbeck. Miss Lenore Taylor spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Higgins. Sunday School Elected Officers The Bluevale United Church Sun­ day School held their annual meeting in the school loom of the Church. The meeting was presidsd over by Rev. A. V. Robb. The election of of­ ficers resulted as follows: Superin­ tendent, Mrs. A. Aitken; Secretary, George Hetherington; Treasurer, Margaret Curtis Pianist, Alice Thorn­ ton, Dorothy Aitken; Teachers of classes are as follows: No. 1, Mrs. Will Johnston; No. 2, Mrs. George Thornton; No. 3, Mr. Will Peacock; No. 4, Mr. Edward Johnston; No. 5, Mrs. Edward Johnston; No. 6, Mr. Robert Shaw; No. 7, Mr. Arthur Shaw; Cradle Roll Supt., Mrs. Chris. Hetherington. The Sunday School have had a very successful year, the attendance being good. was held on Sunday evening with an attendance of 36, Murray Taylor read the Scripture lesson and Gordon Mil­ ler the Bible character on “Jonah”. The topic “The family at work and at play” was taken by Wilson Woods. A meeting in the interests of the Public Library was held recently when Rev. H. M. Wright was chair­ man, It was decided to make a thor­ ough canvass of the community for new members and to have the lib­ rary open on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and from 7 to 9, The following of­ ficers were elected: President, Rev, H. M. Wright; Vice Pres,, Mr. D. Todd; Sec., Cuyler Ramage; Treas., Wallace Miller; Librarian, Isobel Mil­ ler; Directors, Mrs. W. A. Miller, Mrs., Gordon, Mrs. Cameron, Miss M, Murray, Mrs. W. I. Miller, Mr. E. W. Rice, Mr. Durnin Phillips. up to $10,000 to. be repaid from tax­ es levied m 1987. Carried . Moved by Wilton and Moffatt that By-law No. 16 be passed authorizing .the Reeve and Treasurer to borrow from the Bank of Commerce, Wing­ ham, for drainage purposes, the sum Up to $5000, to be repaid from 1937 taxes or sale of debentures. Carried. Moved by Wilton and Porter that we extend the time for the Collector to return the roll of 1936 to the 1st of Feb.f 1937. Carried. Moved by Breckenridge and Wil­ ton that we renew the road insurance premium of $100 with the Ocean In­ surance Comauy through their agents Cosens & Booth. Carried. The following accounts were paid; Relief $16.71; Sundry $60,61; Roads $44,49,. Moved by Porter and Wilton that we adjourn to meet at Bluevale on Monday, Feb,. 1st. R. Grain, W. R. Cruikshank, Reeve. Clerl?. DONNYBROOK BELMORE and Mrs. Herd gave a MORRIS BIG VALUES IN DRESS MATERIALS! We Have a Limited Supply of the Following Dress Goods Figured all wool Crepe 54 inches wide ...... .$1.65 Fine Wool Fleck 54 in......$1.95 54 in. Skirting Flannel.....$1.49 31 in- Dress Flannel __,......,79c 54 in, Brown Tweed ...........$1.19 Black Silk Velvet .............$1,75 Butterick Patterns All Wool Delaine....... ........50c Wool Checked Kasha Cloth for Children ........ 69c Extra Quality Navy Tricotine 54 inches ..................... $2.50 54 iri. Navy Serge Skirting Special ............ ..........-$1.89 .,...................25c to 50c KING'S @| i Mr. I to their friends at Kinloss on Monday evening. A few friends from here were invited. ■ Mr. Wm. King while pulping tur­ nips had his hand drawn in result of losing part of the ger of the left hand. An unusual large crowd the skating party in the rink Friday evening. The young men treated their guests to pork and beans, after which Mr. Muir of Teeswater conducted a sing-song, all joined in heartily and got warmed up and in good humour before leaving for home. A splendid meeting of the Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Newans on Wednesday after­ noon, with little bodies there was almost 30 present. Mrs. T. Metcalf had the topic. Jean Herd gave violin music. Community song (Home on the range). Roll Call “Have you made your Will, if not, why not? The maj­ ority of our poor Women had nothing to will. Lunch was served by Wm. Abram, Miss Haknev and Herd. party with the first fin- attended We will have plenty of winter weather yet. Now is the time to buy your winter requirements at reduced prices. SUITS — SUITS — SUITS All our Suits are on sale and you are assured of satisfaction even at these low prices. Extra Trousers Free. Prices are now $15.50, $17.50, $19.75^ $24.00 SAVE ON OVERCOATS While our selection, of Overcoats is complete be sure to get yours at these money-saving prices. Prices reduced to $12.00, $14.50, $16.95, $19.75, $21.50 Stanfield’s Underwear, Pure Wool. 20% Discount. Leather Coats, geuine horse* hide. 20% Discount Warrendale Shirts, separate ■or collar attached, Spec. 97c Special Discount on Boys’ Suits, O’coats, Underwear a , y..k.;.... Many other items at Winter Sale Prices. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Breckenridge and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mr, and Mrs. Sparling Johnston. Mrs. Rc-bt, Taylor spent Sunday with her son in Turnberry. 4 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smillie en­ tertained a large number of ‘their friends and neighbors to a card par­ ty and dance on Friday evening. . Miss Margaret Purvey gave a birth­ day party to a large number of her friends and neighbors on Wednesday evening and an enjoyable time was spent. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McClellan en­ tertained a large number of t'heir friends and neighbors to a card party and dancing was indulged in till the wee sma’ hours on Wednesday morn­ ing. _ Allan Barnard has been on the sick list for a few days. Mrs. Wm. Robertson and Mrs. R. McClellan spent a day last week with •Mr. and Mrs. David McClellan and family in Grey.. A few on the 2nd line of Morris after enjoying a dance on Wednesday evening last week, had difficulty get­ ting their cars started due to the rain. They did not get home until morning in fact, it is reported, some of ttie party .went off to school immediately on. arrival home * There will be a crokinole party in the basement of Donnybrook Church on Friday evening under the auspices of the Ladies’ Aid, Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome, The W.M.S. met on Thursday af­ ternoon at» the home of Mrs. J. C. Robinson, The President, Mrs. Bert Taylor led the meeting,’ readings were given by Mrs. Jefferson, Mrs. A. Campbell, Jean Robinson and Mrs. R. Chamney;. Mrs. Chas. Jefferson anti Jean Robinson favoured with a duet, Mrs. A. Campbell and Mrs. Jeffer­ son led in prayer; the chapter of the study book was taken by the 6th line group; during the afternoon a' Lad­ ies’ Aid was organized with Mrs. B. Taylor, President, and Mrs. lU Cham­ ney Sec.-Treas, At the close of the meeting lunch was served and a soc­ ial time enjoyed, assisting hostesses being Mrs. Geo. Taylor and Mrs. R. Chamney. H, R. Elliott, Councillors Cook and Laundy. Mr. R, M. McKay has taken a trip to California for a few months. Trinity Church W. A. are holding a Pancake Supper on Feb. &th, Shrove Tuesday, ' TURNBERRY Mrs. Steurnol returned to her home in Wroxeter after spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. H. Dennis. A number of the men engaged in the Foundry are wearing a happy smile this week. They have started back to work again after a month’s holidays. ’ A number • of families in Lower Wingham are resting with an easier mind since the high tides have fallen back to their normal height. This is a very unusual occurrence to take place in January. Wroxeter spent last Sunday with Mrs. Edwin Bennett and family. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Palmer spent one day last week with friends at Brussels. Miss Marion# Woodcock from Gor- rie spent a few days last week with her friend, Miss Reta Cathers. The Literary which was held in the Union School last Friday night was well attended. All those present seemed to enjoy themselves. EAST WAWANOSH Miss Janet Robertson is. visiting with, her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. King, Morris. Mr. Jack Irving and Miss Annie Vipond, Donegal, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wightman on Sunday. . SALEM BELGRAVE Farmers’ Club Held Meeting The members of the Belgrave Farmer’s Clpb held their January meeting at the home of the President, J. ,M. Coultes. Owing to sickness in the community the attendance was ' not as large as usual. Games were ® enjoyed and lunch was served. The ' next meeting will be held at the home of Jas. Michie. The Brick W.M.S. held their first meeting of the New Year at the home of the New Year at the home of Mrs. Le'ask McGee on Thursday, Jan. 14, with a large crowd in attendance. Miss Margaret Robinson and Miss Mildred read the .Scripture reading. Mrs, Stewart McBurney gave an in­ teresting paper on the next part in the study book. This being Mrs. Jas. McGee’s birthday, Mis’s Beatrice Bee- crofj gave a reading rm “Mother” and Mrs. Robert Coultes presented her with a box of danties. In the bujji-. ness section.it was decided to have a crokinole parry at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mason on Friday, Jan. 29. Mrs. Wellington Dow, Mrs. Wal­ ker, Mrs. Wighman, Mrs. George Coultes and Miss Margaret Robinson were appointed to look after tables and boards while Mrs. C. S-hiell, Miss Beatrice Beecroft and Miss Jessie Finlayson were to conduct the games. The meeting was brought to a close by the Benediction. Mr. and Mrs. John Gowdy spent one day recently with friends at Mild- may. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McMichael spent last Sunday with the .latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs, Jacob Cathers of the B line, Howick. Mrs. Win. Elliptt from near Win­ nipeg is at present visiting Mr. and Mrs. Eli Bolt and other friends. Mr. Erank Galbraith from south of "My wife has been cutting onions again with this sword.” —Illustrierte Blatt, Frankfurt. Phone 161Prompt Delivery CAMPBELL’S TOM­ ATO JUICE 20 oz. Tin FRANKFORT NO. 3 PEAS Tin....... 1 An I JUNKET ICE-IvV I CREAM MIX, 3 Pkgs. ADC 1 t* I BULK BAKING i- IOC I SODA, Lb....................... DC , Ernest Robinson had the misfor­ tune to have his foot badly injured when some bones were broken in it. TURNBERRY COUNCIL JAMESTOWN DALTON’S FRENCH DRIP COFFEE ........................33cLbMr. Stanley Grainger is spending few weeks holidays in Detroit. Mrs. Win. Wright visited/her mo­ ther, Mrs. Wheeled, last week. Miss Laura Savage is visiting at the home of Mrs. Ezra Welsh, Brus­ sels. Mrs. Roy Mayberry, Atwood, called, on friends in and around Jamestown one day recently. Bernice Parr spent last week at the home of her cousin, Miss Riley. Mr. Will Grimmer returned home after spending the past few weeks with his brother near London. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson and family were recent Stratford visitors. a CATELLI m COLGATE’S Assorted 1A^ SPAGHETTI, 1 lb5 Tin 1UC TOILET Soap, 3 Cakes * "C SHIRRIFF’S JELLY O CPOWDERS, 5 Pkgs. ... ADC Turnberry Council held its first meeting of the year in Bluevale off January 4th. Each member took the declaration of office. Rev. J. R. Greig was present and in his prayer asked the blessings of the Lord on the work of Council during the year. A vote of thanks was extended to Rev. Mr. Greig for his advice and blessing at this inaugural meeting on motion of Porter and Wilton. Moved by Moffatt and Brecken­ ridge, that minutes of the last meet­ ing be adopted as read. Carried. Moved by Breckenridge and Wilton that the following officers be re-ap­ pointed for 1937 at the same salary as 1936, Carried. The officers are: Clerk, W. R. Cruikshank; Treasurer, Benson Cruikshank; Board of Health, R. Grain, I. J. Wright, W. R. Cruik­ shank, Sec’y.; Medical Officer of Health, Dr, R. C. Redmond; Audit­ ors, Thos. Wheeler and F; J. Powell; Road Superintendent, J. T, Wylie; Sanitary Inspectors, S. J. Cleghorn,' James Ni W. Weir; Latronica Cleghorn; lie; Asse; Collector, Moved by Porter and Breckenridge that By-law No, 14 be passed apply­ ing ,to the Ontario Government for grant on townships roads for 1937. Carried, Moved by Moffatt and Porter that by-law No. 15 be passed authorising the Reeve and Treasurer to borrow from, the Bank of Commerce, Wing* Y.P.tX ham, for current expenses the sum of Mrs. Mrs. heldThe Young People's Union their meeting Tuesday night at the home of Alberta Ferguson, The presi­ dent, J.ean Herd took 'the meeting. .The Scripture was taken by Gladys Harris. Prayer by Mrs. Raynor. Top­ ic on Home Tyranny, Anarchy or Democracy by Christina Little. Story on the hymn, Abide with me, by Mr1. Raynor. Piano solo by Christina Lit­ tle. The meeting closed with the bene­ diction, when a social hour was joyed and a dainty lunch served ; the hostess. i BLYTH ST. HELENS en- by atMr. and Mrs. J? D. Anderson tended the funeral of their cousin, Mrs. O. T. day, You are ial evening Women’s Institute to be held in the Community ing, Januar “Henry’s M; Rascal Pat” young people of the community and a good musical program will be* pro­ vided. The members of the Institute arc requested (o bring sandwiches. Mrs. Robb was. a week-end with friends at Wingham. The regular meeting of the ■rance at Toronto Mon­ invited to attend the Sec­ onder the auspices of the Hall on Monday cven- ■ 25th. Two short plays il-Ordcr Wife” and “That will be presented by the :hol, P. McDougall, Thos. , School Att, Officer, Jos. Weed Inspector, S. J. Drain Inspector, J. T. Wy- sot, Thos, Gilmour Allan Fralick. Tax visitor Mr. John Hartley, public school in­ spector, called on friends during the week. The annual meeting of Blyth Tele­ phone system will be held in Mem­ orial Hall Wednesday, Jan. 27th. The commissioners have just placed in the hands of the patrons a new official telephone directory. Reeve McNall is attending the Jan­ uary session of the County Council at Goderich. Mr, Kenneth Lyon has taken a po­ sition as junior clerk in the Bank of Commerce. Miss Marie Wettlaufer underwent an operation for appendicitis in the Wingham to report ably. At the Council the following persons were appointed to Memorial Hall Boards Mr, James Dodds, Reeve MeNall, Miss A. Gillespie, Miss Stelnhoff, J, Hospital. Wo are she is ^progressing regular meeting pleased favour- of the » SILVER RIVER SOCKEYE SALMON.................... -----------Soap, 3 Cakes ■------— Smith’s Four O’Clock A n -BLACK TEA ........... 45? C FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES |~ ICEBERG HEAD ... O V LETTUCE, 2 Heads OE« Marsh Seedless GRAPEFRUIT FRESH, CRISP RADISHES, Bunch .... JUICY NAVEL ORANGES, Dozqfn ... 15c GRAPEFRUIT, 5 For 25c We have Coleman's Breakfast Bacon, Weiners, Cooked Ham, Bologna and Headcheese. * F If your eyes smart or pam, if you have headaches, if print blurs, or you cannot see to sew or read properly, Complete eyesight service is right here at your very door, Have your eyes examinedl R. A. REID Stratford’s Leading Optometrist for 18 Years At williarns* Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to Noon. Phone 5W for Appointment.