HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-03-04, Page 8THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, March 4th, 1937
Show Starts at 8 p.m
Stanley Moffatt and, Mrs. J. R. Greig.
Mrs. Harvey Robertson outlined the
Topic “Mission Projects for Young
People’s Societies,” in a most inter
esting manner, After explaining the
meaning of Projects, the speaker illu
strated by taking first a study on
Formosa.
The meeting closed with prayer.
PIPES PIPES
25c and Up
G. B. D. Seconds $1,00
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 4th, 5th, 6th
The Unknown Ranger”
A Western Picture
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BOB ALLEN And MARTHA TIBBETTS
------Also------
Two Reel Comedy — Cartoon
Screen Snapshots — Sports Reel
and News.
NEXT WEEK
‘The Smartest Girl in Town’
' Institute to Meet March 11th
The regular meeting of the Wom
an's Institute will be held on Thurs
day afternoon, March 11th, at the
home of Mrs, Joseph Curtis, and will
be a Grandmother’s programme.
Roll Cail--my grandmother's maid
en name and where she was born.
Motto—-age is not a matter of years
it is a state of mind.
Mrs, R, F, Garniss—Discussion on
Preparing meals now, compared with
fifty years ago.
Exhibit of Grandmother's photos.
Prize for the grandmother having
the greatest number of grandchildren,
Contest — What grandmother mis
sed.
Music and singing.
Visitors welcome.
OMAR
HASELGROVE’S
Smoke Shoppe
AMATEUR
CONTEST
WHITECHURCH
Mrs. J. G. Gillespie and Mrs. Rus
sel Gaunt held ten-cent teas at their
homes on Wednesday for the ladies
of the W.M.S. of the United Church,
and Mrs. Ab. Coultes held a tea last
Tuesday for the young ladies who are
working on a quilt.
Several from this community at
tended the funeral of the late Mrs.
Dan Geddes in Wingham on Sunday.
Mr. Chas, Wightman and his grand
son, Mr. Ivan Wightman, of Blyth,
spent Saturday with old acquaintanc
es here.
Mr. Chas. Gillespie is laid up with
an attack of flu.
Born—On Friday, Feb. 26, in Kin
loss, to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Case-
more, a daughter.
Mrs. Smith and her neice, Miss
Smith, of Listowel, spent the week
end at the home of the former’s dau
ghter, Mrs. George Garton.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Currie and
children, of Culross, spent Sunday
with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs.
Eli Jacques.
Mr. and Mrs. Jasper McBrien, of
Auburn, spent Sunday with their mo
ther, Mrs. McBrien.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGee and
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft yisited
•on Saturday with the latter’s parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirk, of Sea
forth, and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Kirk
of Birmingham, Mich., spent the
week-end' there.
The ladies of the Women’s Insti
tute held their annual At Home in
the hall last Wednesday evening with
a splendid crowd to enjoy the games
and contests which were in charge
of Mr. Bert Cullimore. Crokinole and
cards were also played. Later in the
■evening the young folks danced until
closing time.
Miss Frances Robinson, of Wing
ham, visited on Saturday with Miss
Florence Bcecroft.
Mrs. Fred McLean has been very
ill during the past two weeks and
Miss Hazel McPherson of Walton,
has been helping with the housework.
Miss Lorna McClenaghan, who has
been helping Mrs. Robert Barbour of
E. Wawanosh, spent the week-end at
her home here.
Little Jimmie Irwin, son of Mr.
and: Mrs. Herson Irwin, had the mis
fortune to fall on Friday last and
break both the lens in his glases, so
Mrs. Irwin and Jimmie made a trip
to Toronto on Saturday for new ones.
They visited while there, with her sis
ter, Mrs. Cane.
Mr. Stewart McBurney was in Tor-
he is ser-
the Y. P.
was held
onto last week attending the Good
Roads Convention, and was taken
down with a severe attack of the flu,
at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs.
Stanley McBurney,
Many friends of Mr. Richard' Ir
win, who is spending the' winter at
Auburn with his sister, Mrs. Ruddy,
will be sorry to hear that
iously ill.
The weekly meeting of
U. of the United Church
on Monday evening with Miss Let-
tie Fox in charge of the meeting.
After the opening erercises based on
Early Christian Fellowship, Mrs. G.
Gillespie led in prayer, and the Scrip
ture Lesson was taken by Miss'Luella
Laidlaw. Grant and Russel Farrier
then gave an instrumental duet and
comments c-n the Acts of the Apost
les were given by Miss Genevieve
Watt, the Letters to Phillipians by
Mrs. Jas. Falconer and the Letters
to the Romans by J. D. Beecroft. Af
ter singing a hymn Mrs. Chas. Gil
lespie gave an interesting talk on the
Acts and the Epistles. Mr. Clarence
McClenaghan gave a piano solo, and'
Mr. Milan Moor closed the meeting
after the usual business period. The
young folks have decided to get the
books for a play and commence prac
tice.
BLUEVALE
United Y. P. U.
The Y. P. U. of the United Church
held its meeting on Friday night with
the President, George. Johnston, in
charge. Helen Thomson read the
scripture lesson and Mrs. Aitken
spoke on “The Charm of the English
Bible,’ ’telling of the history of its
writing, its Literature and its Mes
sage. After the devotional part, some
good games were enjoyed by the large
crowd of Young People.
Sunday School Attendance Increasing
The attendance at the United
Church Sunday School is increasing.
Beginning with the 1st Sunday in
February, two boys’ classes and two
girls’, classes started an attendance
contest. The girls have a slight lead,
having an average of 25 and the boys
have 24, for the month. There are
seven classes in the school and the
average attendance of all was 78.
Presbyterian Y. P. S.
The Y. P. S. of Knox Presbyterian
Church held the regular meeting on
Friday night with the president, Jack
McTavish presiding. The opening
devotional period was conducted by
BIRTHDAY SALE
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Will End Saturday, March 6th
One More Week to stock up in Drug Store Items
at Big Savings.
WARBLE FLY POWDER
Just received a fresh stock of “Cooper’s”.
Warble Fly Powder. We also carry “Cooper’s”
Kerol “Dry Kill” “Sheep Dipping Powder.”
Cooper’s line you caii depend on.
DR- BELL’S VETERINARY REMEDIES
We always carry a complete line of these
wonderful remedies. Dr. BelFs “Medical Wonder”,
you cartnot afford to be without’ this.
therington also Dr. and Mrs. Bert.
Hetherington of Brampton, over the
week-end-
Mrs. John Brown is visiting with
his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and
Mrs. Harvey Robertson, 1st line,
Miss Etta Agar spent the week-end
with friends in Toronto.
We are sorry to hear the young
son of Mr. and Mrs, Sparling Johns
ton has been very sick again and tak
en to Wingham Hospital on Satur
day eyening. Glad to hear he is im
proving.
MORRIS COUNCIL
Miss Jessie Strachan of Brussels
is visiting with her cousin, Mrs, Peter
S. MacEwen,
Mr. George Mundell of Drayton,
spent the week-end with his brother,
John and Mrs. Mundell,
John Messer was a week-end visitor
with his sons, Harvey and Charles in
Toronto.
Mrs. Jas. Kerney was a recent vis
itor with relatives at Brussels and
Walton.
Mr. John Miller of Lucknow visited
with his daughter, Mrs. John Sparks.
Miss Rosetta Dennis, Wingham,
spent the week-end with Miss Lorena
Hamilton.
Miss Verna Johnston, Belgrave with
Miss Isobel McKinnon.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Mathers and
daughters. Hepworth, with Mr. Geo.
Mathers.
Miss Betty Curris, Brussels, with
Mr. and' Mrs. joe Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Mann are
visiting their daughter in Detroit.
Mrs. D. B. Lowry and daughter,
spent, the week-end in Listowel and
Stratford.
Mrs. Raymond Elliott and Miss
Florence Fowler spent the week-end
in Toronto.
Donald Robertson is spending this
'Week in Toronto.
A large crowd attended the auction
sale of farm stock and implements
of Peter S. MacEwcn, second con
cession, Turnberry ,on Thursday af-
ternodn. Mr. MacEwen’s stock was in
prime
prices.
Will Be Held I,n
BRUSSELS
TOWN HALL
Fri. Eve., March 12
Under Auspices of West Group
of W. A. United Church.
If possible, contestants please
file their applications with Mrs.
Elston Cardiff not later than
March 10th.
PRIZES:
1st $10.00; 2nd $5.00;
3rd - 5th $1.00.
ADMISSION — 25 and 15c.
Journal read by Wilson Woods. The
music for the dance that followed was
furnished, by Mr. Chester Taylor and
by Messrs. Henry and Hackett.
The Hustlers, with Dick Weather
head as Captain, had charge of the
meeting of the Y.P.U. on Sunday ev-.
ening. Mrs. Earl Durnin read the
Scripture lesson and Mrs. John Cam
eron told the story of Samuel. The
topic “The Acts and the Epistles”,
was taken by Mrs. Ramage after
which a discussion was led by Mr.
Mochrie. Laurene Miller contributed'
a piano sole and Mrs. E. W. Rice a
vocal
- Minutes of Council meeting, Morris
held in the Township Hall on Monday
February 15, 1937.
Members all present.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
The Council decided that tobacco
should not be an item in relief bills.
A bill was received’from the De
partment of Health asking for the
municipality’s share for Insulin for
the quarter $6.83 which was paid.
The auditors presented their report
which shows the municipality’s fin
ances satisfactory, no debts and a
substantial cash surplus. The report
was accepted as read ,
The road superintendent was ap
pointed to attend the annual meeting
of the Highways officials at Toronto.
Accounts Paid
Department of Health $6.83; Alvin
Smith, acc. relief $4,37; Brussels corp-
j oration, relief $6.80; Auditors each
$20.00; Mrs. A. H. McNeil, nursing
$12.25; Mrs. J. P. Riley, nursing $5.25;
D. W. Tavish, acc. relief $18.46; Baek-
er Bro., acc. relief $1.45; Allan Oakley,
relief $10.00; Walton Library grant
i $5.00; Board of Health, Peter Mc-
| Nab, L, E. Cardiff each $3.00; Dr.
Stewart $20.00
Next meeting, March 15.
A. MacEwen, Clerk.
Spring Showing
Of Men’s
Suits and Topcoats
this week.
NEW CLOTHS—
DISTINCTIVE STYLES
KING'S
SCHOOL REPORT
The following is the report of S. S.
No. 11, East Wawanosh for the
months of January and' February.
Honours 75%. Pass 60%.
Sr. IV—Martha Smith 74.5%.
• Jr, IV—Dorothy Pattison 68.9%.
Jr. Ill—Gwendolyn Irwin 75.4%;
Ruby Smith 6.9,7%.
I—Florence Smith 99%; Audrey
Irwin .96%; Jack Shiell and Elmer
Shiell 95.3% ((equal),
January .spelling prize was won by
Audrey Irwin. February Jack Shiell.
Number on the roll 8. Average at
tendance 6,7,
Jessie Finlayson, teacher.
For almost an hour the fussy wo
man had been badgering the shop as
sistant without making a purchase’
from the many fabrics shoiyn. At last
she said—“After allv I want muslin,”
“You most certainly do, madam,”
the shop assistant agreed fervently.
number.
BELMORE
condition and brought
BELGRAVE
good i
Farmers’ Club March 9th
The Belgrave Farmers’ Club
hold its March meeting at the. home
of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Procter on Tues
day evening. March 9. Besides the
business part of the meeting there
will be a debate “Resolved that rural
Hydro holds a higher position with
the Ontario Farmer than the auto.”
All interested in the problems of the
farmer arc invited to attend.
Please bring sandwiches.
will
C. R. Coultes and Cecil Wheeler
spent the week-end in Toronto.
Mrs. Sackrider of Kirkland Lake
a visitor with relatives here,is
Institute Euchre and Dance
A very pleasant time was spent
Friday night when a Euchre and
Dance was sponsored'by ’ the Wom
en’s Institute in the Forester’s Hall.
The first part of the evening was
spent in playing cards. The winners
were: Mrs. Wilbert Procter, ladies,
first prize; and Herb. Wheeler won
the gents’ high prize. Consolation
prizes won by Freda Jordan and Nqr-
man Keating. Lunch was served by
the ladies and this was followed by
dancing. Jackson’s Orchestra furnish
ed the music.
ST. HELENS
on
MissMrs. Robinson Woods and
Irene Woods of Waterloo were week
end visitois with Mr. and Mrs. Alex.
Murdie, Toronto.
' Mrs. E. J. Thom and Miss Jean
Thom spent the week-end in Toron
to a guest of the former’s brother,
Mr. John Miller and Mrs. Miller.
Born—In West Wawanosh, Mon
day, March 1st, to Mr. and Mrs. Jno.
Swan, a suit,
Although the attendance was small
an enjoyable time was spent at the
Social Evening under the auspices of
the Women’s Institute on Friday.
Mrs. W, A. Miller presided over the
interesting program consisting of
musical selections by Messrs. George
Henry and Mr. Alex. Hackett; read
ings by Marie and. Iona Swan, songs
by Margaret and Marie Aitcheson,
Marie Swan and Dorothy Webb; a
mouth organ selection hy John Prit
chard, accordion music by Mr. Geo.
Henry, a solo by Miss Vera Taylor,
a dialogue hy Cynthia and Silas ( Mrs,
K, W. Ride and Iona Swan), and a
SCHOOL REPORT
The
terian
party,
their guests, the young people of
Teeswater and Whitechurch. Refresh
ments were served
of the Community
The Missionary
United Church was
afternoon at the home of Eleanor and
Minnie Jelfray. 12 in attendance with
Mrs. Raynion as organist. Meeting
opened with singing and prayer, Mrs.
Arthur Fitch read from the Study
Book, and Mrs. Mulvey gave a paper.
A~reading by Mrs. Roy Rutherford,
and in conclusion, prayer by Mrs.
Metcalf.
Mrs. Thos. Appleby of Glenannan
is paying a visit to her sisters, Miss
Hannah and Mary Stokes,
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Reid is quite low with Pneumonia.
Others on the sick list are: Mr. Mc
Neil; Mrs, Baier and Ronnie; Bruce
Rutherford; Mr, Wm. Weir and
Lawrence, all with the “Flu.”
Young People of the Presby-
Congregation gave a skating
Tuesday evening, having for
in the basement
Hall.
meeting of the
held Wednesday
U.S.S. No. 8, Turnberry and Morris
January Report: Pupils were ex
amined in Writing, Composition, His
tory and Arithmetic. Number indi
cates percentage of total possible.
Sr. IV—Helen Walker 84, Lloyd
Elliott 83, Dorothy Elliott 80, Pearl
Walker 66. ,
Jr. IV—Isobel Miller 90, Helen Mc
Michael 78, Joe Walker 72.
Jr. Ill—Emma Walker 58.
II—Dorothy Walker 81, Edna Wal
ker 74.
Primer—Barbara Foxton, Good.-
February Report: Pupils were 'ex
amined in Reading, Memory Work,
Grammar, Agriculture, Spelling,
Sr. IV—Dorothy Elliott 86, Helen
Walker 85, Lloyd Elliott 84, Pearl
Walker 72.
Jr. IV—Helen McMichael 90, Is
obel Miller 90, Joe Walker 81.
Jr. Ill—Emma Walker 59.
II—Dorothy Walker 86, Edna Wal
ker JI.
Primer—Barbara Foxton,' Good.
E. Jean Webster, Teacher.
Minerals
Vitamins
Delicious
Flavour
THE PERFECT
BREAKFAST
CEREAL
2 lbs
IA
Natural
Healthful
Ingredients
Prompt Delivery
Ed.
Mrs.
ASHFIELD
James Cook and son,John,
of Toronto, spent the week-end with
her brother, Mr. Charlie MacDonagh,
and other relatives.
Mrs. Sam Sherwood and Earl spent
Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie
Ritchie, 12th con.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Morrison and
son, Gordon ,spent Tuesday with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Alton,
10th con.
Miss Myrtle Johnston, near Cour-
ey’s Corners, is spending a couple of
weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Arthur Cul-
bert, south of Dungannon.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hunter and their
uncle, Mr, Albert Helm, spent a* day
recently with their relatives near Tiv
erton.
Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Hall, near
Mafeking, spent a day last week with
his brother, Mr. Tom Hall, of Kin
cardine.
Messrs. Elliott Sandy and Adam
Johnston spent the week-end in Tor
onto.
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MORRIS
Mrs. Roy Seller's spent the week
end with friends in Preston.
Miss Maud Hamilton visited with
friends in Turnberry over the week
end.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Bosman spent
the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. El
don McKinney and Mr. and Mrs. Ar
chie McKinney of Toronto.
Mr. John Messdr visited with his
son and daiightet-in-law In Toronto.
Mrs, and Mrs. Chris. Hetherington
visited with Mr, and Mrs, Leslie He
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AYLMER CHOICE QUALITY PEAS, 2 Tins 25c
Size 4’s
The following is the . report of S.
S. No. 9, Turnberry, for the month
of January and Febrlary. Pass 60%,
Plonors 75%.
Jr. IV—Fiances Powell 69, Edward
Powell 68.
Sr. Ill—Alice Howes 82, Glenn
Wylie 81, Mary Powell 78.
Jr. Ill—John Howes 74, Clarence
Henning 59.
Sr.
berta
Choice EVAPORATED
APRICOTS ................ 23c
Choice Meaty, Large Size
PRUNES............. 2 Lbs. 25c
Fresh Australian Seedless
RAISINS .................2 Lbs. 25c
ROSE BRAND
BAKING POWDER 15c lb Tin
Lb.
Choice EVAPORATED
PEACHES .......... 21c Lb.
HALLOWI
DATES ............
ROWNTREE’S
BULK COCOA.......2 Lbs. 25c
DALTON’S
VANILLA EXT. 15c 8 oz. bot.
2 Lbs. 19c
WESTON’S FRESH GINGER SNAPS .. 10c Lb.
Pr. (promoted to First)—Gil-
Howes 82.
Alberta M. Shiell, Teacher.
BLYTH
A number of^our citizens attended
the funeral of the late Mrs. Dan Ged
des at Wingham on Sunday.
Mr. R. D. -Philp has been confined
to his home owing to blood poisoning
in his hand. Miss Edith Lockhart is
taking charge of the drug store.
Inspector John Hartley paid his of
ficial visit to the public school, and
was highly pleased with the standard'
of efficiency he found in the teach
ing staff, also the status of the pup
ils was highly commendable-.
Our Postmaster, Mr. Bert Tasker,
was taken to Seaforth Hospital
an appendicitis operation.
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EAST WAWANOSH
Mr. Stewart McBurney attended
convention in Toronto last week.
While there he took the flu so was
unable to return home until Monday.
Mrs. Herson Irwin and Jimmy
spent the week-end with friends in
Toronto.
Mr. and Mrs. George Walker and
family spent Sunday with the latteris
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey, St.
Helens.
W.M.S. of Brick Church are hav
ing a work meeting at the home of
Mrs, Thomas Irwin onB Thursday,
March 4th, Al! members are request
ed to be present
Mrs. George Coultes spent a few
days with her daughter, Mrs, John
Gaunt, Whitechurch.
Smith’s Four O’Clock Blend
TEA ................... 45c Lb.
Dalton’s O.K. Jelly Powders
All Flavors .......... 5 Pkgs. 25c
Polks or Dixie Dainty Grape-
Fruit Juice..... 18 Oz. Tin 15c
Clover Leaf Red Cohoe
SALMON .— Large Tin 25c
TUNA FISH
FLAKES................2 Tins 25c
BUTTERNUT PEANUT '
BUTTER ............... 2 Lbs. 25c
Dalton’s Fresh Ground
French Drip COFFEE 35c Lb.
Kellogg’s ALL BRAN, with
Mixing Spoon ... 22c large pkg.
TOMATO JUICE, AU Kinds
10J4 Oz. Tins....... ......5 for 25c
MAPLE LEAF TOMATOES
2 Large Tins_ _________ 25c
Tip Top Prue Orange
MARMALADE 2 Lb. Jar 25c
GRANULATED SUGAR
10 lbs. for 53c with $1.00 Order
LIBBY’S PORK Arid BEANS ....
28 Oz, Tins
FRESH TEXAS NEW
CARROTS-----2 Bunches 17c
Choice Seedless
GRAPEFRUIT
POTATOES
15 Lb. Peck ....
5 for 25c
. 2 for 21c
Choice CALIFORNIA
LEMONS .......... 39c Doz.
Nice Juicy Navel
ORANGES ... 35c and 45c Doz.
Firm and Hard Cooking
ONIONS .......... 10 Lbs. 19c-.... 29c
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