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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-03-18, Page 8PAGE EIGHT THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Show Starts at 8 p.m Thursday, March 18th, 1937 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 18, 19, 20 JAMES GLEASON And HELEN BRODERICK ■* Come one, R.N., who, parents at In ‘Murder on the Bridle Path’ Mystery Comedy Drama ------Also------- Two Reel Comedy — Mickey Mouse Cartoon f, and News. At 8.45 there will be an Intermission of 30 minutes when The Men’s Style Show will be presented by Hanna & Co. NEXT WEEK — SPECIAL “Ramona” V THREE DAYS ONLY — MARCH 18, 19, 20 Room Lot Bargains for Bedrooms, Living Rooms or Kitchens at $1.00 and Up. Elmer Wilkinson Decorator WHITECHURCH A program of musical numbers and dialogues will be given in the Insti tute Hall here on the 24th of March under the auspices of the Young Peo- Church visited on Monday evening with the young people of the Presby terian Church. A good program was given, by members of both societies, and games and contests were much enjoyed. Lunch was served and a social half-hour was enjoyed by all. KING’S BLUEVALE Institute Held Grandmother’s Meeting Quality Style Made to measure CAMBRIDGE Suits — a big range of materials in all popular models $23.50 to $45 Ready-made PARKMOUNT Suits ' $18.00 to $25.00 in Mitchell. Mr. Gillespie has secur ed work for- his dredge there for the next few months. Irishmen don’t fail to attend the Irish Concert, being held in the In stitute Hall this Friday evening, A good Irish program is being prepar ed and a play “Not a Man in the House", will be presented, come alt Miss Dorothy Pollock, has been visiting with her the manse, left last week for Guelph. Mr, and Mrs. Al. Dowling and dau ghter, Donna, of Hamilton, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Bert Reed. Mrs. Fred Davidson received word on Saturday of the sudden passing of her cousin, Mr. Herbert Spencer of Hamilton, a frequent -visitor in these parts. He collapsed after a sudden heart attack on Friday evening. Mrs. Roy Patten of Lucan, spent a few days last week at* the home of her mother, Mrs. A. Fox. Miss Euphemia Chamney was taken to Wingham Hospital on Sunday. We wish her a speedy recovery. Dr. and Mrs. Wilfred Robinson, of Drysdale, Northern Ont,, spent the week-end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm,. Robinson. Dr. and Mrs. Harold Robinson and children of Walkerton also visited his parents on Sunday. Miss Vera Cascmore returned to her home in Turnberry on Saturday after visiting for two weeks at the home of her brother, Mr. Ernest Casemore. Quite a number attended the social evening in the United Church on Fri day evening. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davidson were at Fordwich last Tuesday attending the marriage of her niece, Miss Annie Mclllwain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mclllwain to Mr. George Pit- tendreigh, son of the late Mr. and Mrs Pittendreigh of Aberdeen, Scotland. Rev. MacDonald of Galt performed the ceremony, assisted by the grooms cousin, Rev. Mr. Carrick of Portland, Oregon, who has been visiting with friends in Galt. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Newman and children and Mr. and Mrs-. Cecil Fal coner motored to Hamilton on Satur day and spent the week-end with rela tives there. Mrs. Newman and child ren will visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hendershot for the next few weeks. Quite a number from this comniun- nity attended the party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack McInnis, of Langside, who were celebrating the tenth anniversary of their wedding. They received many pretty and.use ful gifts, and all report a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Lance Grain visited on Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Grain, at Zetland, who has been con fined to her bed since the New Year. Quite a few from here attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Lott in 'Wingham on Monday. Quite a number from here motor ed to Lucknow on Friday evening last to attend the Amateur Contest there. Fresh Daily commencing Fri day this week and every day until Easter Sunday, Order from delivery salesman or Phone 145, Gibson’s Bakery “Always the Best” First prize was won by a children’s quartette from Lochalsh, and little Angus Mowbray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Mowbray carried off the sec ond prize by playing ’‘Home on the Range" on his violin. Mr .Bert Cul- limore won 8th prize, .playing and singing “A Winter Wonderland”, a'nd little Ruby Conn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnston Conn, of Kinloss, won 9th prize, a pair of shoes, for singing a nursery song. We congrat ulate these amateurs on their success ful efforts. There was a record crowd at the hall, with 40 grand prizes be ing awarded during the evening. The young people of the United The “Grandmother’s Day" at the re gular monthly meeting pf the Wo man’s Institute on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs, Joseph Curtis was a real social success. Mrs. J, Wickstead presided and conducted a short business discussion. The Roll Call proved most interest ing, when the ladies gave the name of their grandmother, Her birthplace, exhibited her .photo and in some in stances this was accompanied by a short family history. Mrs. R, F. Garniss gave a good pap er on the motto "Growing old Grace fully”, pointing out that age is a state of mind rather than a matter of years. During the afternoon, little Miss Ei leen Sparks presented Mrs. Joseph Breckenridge with a piece of china. Mrs. Breckenridge is the oldest grand mother among the members and has the largest family. Miss Margaret Curtis conducted a contest “Things our grandmothers missed.” Following the meeting, Mr§. Wick stead and Mrs. Milton Smith assisted the hostess to serve refreshments. TOPCOATS for Easter ARROW — FORSYTH Style-Leaders for SHIRTS and TIES KID GLOVES — an Easter necessity. NEW! SMART! MHKU Honoured on Birthday The home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Curtis was the scene of a happy gath ering on Friday, when a birthday party was held in honour of Mrs. Mar- gai-'et Rolph, it being the occasion of her 81st birthday. At the dinner party were four generations. Mrs. Rolph, Mrs. J. Curtis, Mrs. Harold Proctor and daughter, Miss Margaret Proctor of Belgrave. Others present were: Mrs. Laura Kir ton, Harold Proctor and Miss Hazel Stamper, whose birth day falls on the same date.- Fancy-Back Leather Jackets in maroon and cream, dark brown and cream, and plain brown. They’re Pigtex! J The above is one of the Farmer’s Club was held on Tuesday evening l^st week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Procter, when there was a good attendance present. The first part of the evening was spent in games. The directors held a meet ing and further plans and arrange ments were made for the mixing of fertilizer. The program consisted of a very interesting debate1 — Resolved that rural hydro holds a higher posi tion with the Ontario farmer than the auto. The affirmative was upheld by Stewart Procter and Dick Procter, while the negative argument was pre sented by James Michie and C. R. Coultes. The judges, Rev. J. B. Town end, Mrs. Earle Anderson and Robt. Coultes gave their decision in favor of the negative side of the debate. Lunch was served and a social time spent. The April meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Coultes. Y.P.U. The President,, George Johnston and vice president, Miss Jean Hou ston look charge of the Y. P. U. meet ing in the United Church on Friday night. After the opening exercises, and scripture reading, given by Ross Smith, the regular business was con ducted. Mrs.'Jim Johnston gave an able address during the devotional period and Miss Alice Thornton sang a solo which was much appreciated. After the meeting, Miss Jean Houston took charge of -the games which were much enjoyed. A former resident of Bluevale,^Mrs. Hugh Ross passed away last week at her home in Kingsville after .some weeks illness. Mrs. Morrison who suffered a frac tured hip, when she fell on the icy road the last of December has return ed to her home here from the General Hospital, Wingham. She has made a splendid recovery. Her nurse, Miss Townend accompanied her home. Miss Florence Fowler is visiting friends in Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. V. A. returned home from they spent over two were in company with Mr. and Mrs. J. Kerr, Wingham. Friends of Bernard Lillow, who was a patient in the sick children’s hospital Toronto for several weeks will be glad to know that lie has returned home. Two. serious operations were performed and hopes are that he will soon be back to normal again. Mrs. Lottie Turvey and daughter, R’ei'ta of Toronto were here over the week end, attending the funeral of Mrs. Turvey’s brother, the late J. H. Sellars. Mrs. Blanch Castello of Montreal is visiting her brother, George Thornton and family. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Garniss spent Monday with relatives in Seaforth. Mrs. E. J. Sutton and Mrs. J. R. Greig are spending a few days in Tor onto. New Springpie of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn and Wal lace and Mr. and Mrs. Johnston Conn and Ruby were in Wingham Thurs day last visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Templeman, and with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hutchison, who were celebrating the 30th anni versary of their wedding. We wish them many happy returns of their an niversary. Mr. and Mrs. Ira McLean and dau ghter, Marilyn, of Brussels, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred McLean, and Mrs. Mc Lean and her daughter are visiting for a few days this week. Mr. James Patterson has purchased a new Dodge car. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gillespie and family, and Mr. Jack Gillespie, mov ed on Monday to their new home starting in price at $1.98 per pair and up to $3.95 Sun Goggles Now is the time you appreciate a pair of Sun Glasses to stop those headaches Ifrom the bright sun. iNow being shown at DIAMONDS NEW SPRING GOODS SUITS HATS — _ — - .-----------. Z . ♦ ■ : , - . • . /II*. (U, Nothing' to buy — . No str ihgs'att ached 15c to 50c Pair. Omar Haselgroves SMOKE SHOPPE WILLIS Shoe Store Wingham BLUEBIRD {Now INSURED Against Loss, Fire, Theft ASK US ABOUT IT! HONEYMOON IN EUROPE AS BLUEBIRD ■DIAMOND GUESTS Mowbray have Florida where months. They Outf it|Your Lad for Easter At Hanna’s Boys Shoppe Boys* fancy back pleated and bi-swing models in Blues, Grays and Browns $4.50 and up Knee, Bloomer or Long Pants. See our Pork-Pie Hats for boys in Blue and Brown. Just like Dad’s. The newest thing for boys. Special $L59 At our Mein’s Style Show in the Lyceum Theatre Thursday and Friday evening Boys’ Clothes will be modelled as well as men’s. Ask about our Topcoat ensemb les of tweed topcoats and match ing knee pants. Just the thing for your boy. $3.j>0 and up Hanna & Co*, Limited “Outfitters for Men and Boys** HONEYMOON CONTEST! BELGRAVE First Prize, $1000 Honeymoon As Bluebird Diamond Guests Other magnificent prizes, too! Ask us for new Bluebird Diamond folder with secret contest entry blanks See Bluebird Diamond and Wedding Rings—write 200 words about them. It’s easy, and a chance for one of the many marvelous prizes, % COME IN TODAY J George Williams JEWELLER A ES XSK 937 BR WAMOHfl N tuton United Church W. A. The Women's, Association of Knox United Church held its regular meet ing at the home of Mrs. J. B. Town end on Wednesday afternoon with a good attendance present. The ladies spent the afternoon working at quilt blocks. The president, Mrs. Carl Procter was in charge of the meet ing which was opened with the sing ing of a hymn and prayer by Rev. J. B. Towend. Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. A. Vincent, Mrs, N. Montgomery played violin numbers, which was very much enjoyed. Elaine Walsh accompanied at the piano. The business was dealt with and the meet ing closed. A tea cent tea was serv* cd and much enjoyed. Debate Held by Fanhet’s Club The Mardi meeting of the Belgrave Prompt Delivery FOR Phone 161 SHOP AT Smith’s Economy FoodStore SPECIAL WHILE THEY LAST GOOD BROOMS............ PURE ORANGE MARMALADE 32 Oz. QUICK OR COARSE OATMEAL 5 Lbs. MANNA BREAKFAST FOOD ........................ Pkg. 29c PRINCESS Soap Flakes With Trial Pkg. SUPERSUDS ... 15c 25c 25c ■ 25c Each 3 Lbs. 25c ROSE BAKING POWDER ........... 15c Lb. Tin BLUE ROSE HEAD RICE.... NICE MEATY PRUNES 40- 50 ___2 Lbs. 25c RINSO Soap Powder With 1 Cake LIFEBUOY _ ___ 25c DALTON’S FRENCH DRIP COFFEE .. 35c Lb. 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