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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-04-15, Page 8PAGE EIGHT Show Starts at 8 p.m THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, April 15 th, 1937 / Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 15th, 16th, 17th BARBARA STANWYCK — JOEL McCREA HELEN WESTLEY gatt; Auditors, Mrs. A. Coultes, Miss Grace Richardson; Program Com., Mrs. Wetwood, Mrs. Falconer, Mrs. Farrier, Miss Richardson, Mrs. Cau­ tion. We wish the Institute, whose motto .is “For Home and. Country”, a prosperous year under its new ficials. -The meeting was closed singing the National Anthem. BELGRAVE of- by Aitken, Following the election of of- 'fleet's Mrs. Wickstead presided.. Af- :ter thanking the ladies for electing: her President, she asked for their co­ operation in making the work a suc­ cess. Discussion followed on the co­ operative programme, short courses in the branch, also the annual district Executive and annual meetings.. At the close of the meeting Mrs, Aitken served refreshments ’assisted by Mrs. Roy Turvey. A Drama of the Mississippi with Music ------Also------ Mickey Mouse Cartoon and News. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 19, 20, 21st JOE E. BROWN Institute to Meet April 20tJi The April meeting of the Belgrave Women’s Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. C. Procter on Tuesday afternoon, April 20th, at 2,30 o’clock. Roll Call, Salad Combinations. Mot­ to, Do not be laughed into what you know to be wrong," by Edith Proc­ ter. M US|C^ Mrs. C. Procter, Ad­ dress, Martha Armstrong, Reading, Mrs, Jas, Michie. The officers for the coming year will also be elected this meeting. Lunch com., Mrs, Procter, Nora VanCamp and Mrs. J. McKenzie. A cordial invitation extended to the ladies to attend. at S. R. is J. Wesley Beattie and daughter, Ethel and Florence, Seaforth, spent Sunday with their cousins, Mac and Olive Scott. Mrs. Neil McEachern and son, Neil, of Mount Forest, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. R. F. Garniss. Mrs. Neil B, McEachern and children, Louise and Gilbert, returned home af- ter a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. F, Garniss. Mrs. Lowry of Listowel has spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Lowry, The ladies of the W.M.S. of the Un­ ited Church met at Mrs. Curie’s on Wednesday afternoon for an old-time quilting. When all were tired, Mrs. Curie and Miss Irene served a sump­ tuous lunch, ; Mrs. Alex. Casemore received the sad news of the death of her nephew, Russel Mole, of Rochester, N.Y, He leaves a young wife and little son, his parents and one brother, Maxwell, was buried on Thursday. Miss Jean Curie returned to work at Wingham Wednesday. Mr, and Mrs. Dickinson of T water, Mr. and Mrs, Cecil McNeil, Lloyd and Melyin, were visitors in the villaeg Sunday, Minnie Jeffray visited on the boun­ dary Friday, at Mr, Roy Rutherford’s and Robt, Jef fray's. We are sorry to hear that little Margaret Rutherford is having severe trouble with her ears. Mrs, Alex. Casemore, under the treatment of Dr. Fraser, of Ford- wich, is a little better. He her ees- A Laugh in Every Mouthful ------Also------- Two-Reel Comedy and Cartoon. WHITECHURCH Mr. Thos. Moore motored to Owen Sound on Saturday and Mrs. Moore, who has been there, helping to nurse her daughter, Mrs. Sparling, who has been laid up with a severe attack of flu, and Marie and Douglas, who have been very ill. Mrs. Sparling and the children returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. Ja$. Laidlaw were at ’Auburn on, Wednesday attending the farm stock sale of her brother, Mr. Jasper McBrien. Mr. Albert McQuoid of Lucknow spent a day last week at the home of bis cousin, Mrs. Albert Patterson. Mr .Ben McClenaghan had a nar­ row escape from having his arm tak­ en off at a wood-bee last week. He slipped and went over on the revolv­ ing saw, and had the cuff cut from his outer shirt, and the sleeve cut off the under one, before reaching hands pulled him back. Miss Bertha Mackay, who has been working during the past week at the Wingham. Bell Telephone Central, spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hector Mackay. Mr. Bruce Vogan, of Belmore, was busy last week wiring the house on Mr. .Robt. Mowbray’s farm. Mr. and Mrs. Mowbray and their family intend moving from the village in the near future. Miss Genevieve Watt' spent the week-end with Mis§ May Wightman at her home at Westfield. On Saturday afternoon Mr. Dawson Craig had the misfortune to let a big block of wood fall on another block and pin the first finger of his left hand between them. He is suffering with a badly bruised and burst finger, but the bone was not bruised. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Mowbray made a business trip to Kitchener Monday. Mr. Bert Cullimore accompanied by Mr. Elroy Laidlaw left on the Satur­ day excursion to visit Mr. and-Mrs. Newey, of Detroit. Mrs. Walter Lott spent the week­ end in London at the lrome of her daughter, Mrs. Orval Newby. Mrs. Kenneth Weaver left on Sat­ urday to visit over the week-end at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bert Boyd, in Palmerston. Mr. Ed. McBurney had the ’misfor­ tune to be struck under the chin on Thursday last at a wood-bee with a !...................................................... .liti-Ll—L flying stick, which cut him,severely. He was taken to Wingham, and his jaw was found to be broken and he was rushed to Toronto hospital for treatment. Mr. Thos. Phillips, Mrs. Wm. Hum-. ■ phrey and Miss Lila, of St. Helens, also Mr. and Mrs. Roy Patton, of Lucan, visited with Mrs. Fox on Sun­ day. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Henry and son, Ross, of Belfast, spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Robt. Pur- don. This community was sorry to hear of the illness of Mrs. Robt. Shiell, of Wingham, a former East Wawanosh resident. She is suffering from pleur­ al pneumonia. Miss Agnes and Mr. Alec Robert­ son, of East Wawanosh, have been laid up with an attack of flu during the past week. Mr. Thos. Henderson and family spent Sunday at Listowel at the home uf Mr. and Mrs. Hybine. Mr. A. E. Purdon was busy deliv­ ering his fertilizer last week. Mr. George McClenaghan was tak­ en to Wingham Hospital one day last week and has been taking treatments there. The annual meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute was held on Friday in the • Institute Hall with the Presi­ dent, Mrs. W. Leggatt, in charge. After the opening exercises, the roll call was answered by the payment of fees. Mrs. Victor Emerson read an interesting paper on Pay?” and Mrs. Ezra Scholtz gave a piano solo. For the nominations Mrs. Emerson was voted to take charge, and Mrs. McQuillan as Secretary. Miss Grace Richardson, who has been the secretary since the inauguration of the Institute, wished to resign, and Miss Agnes Gillespie was appointed to take her place. The following of­ ficers were appointed: President, Mrs. Ezra Scholtz; 1st Vice Pres., Miss Grace Richardson; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Mac Ross; Sec.-Treas., Miss Ag­ nes Gillespie; Directors: Mrs. C. Fal­ coner, Mrs. W. R. Farrier, Mrs. C. Martin, Mrs. Thos. Moore, Mrs.' Mc­ Quillan, Miss C. Laidlaw; Press Re­ porters, Mrs. V. Emerson, Mrs. J. D. Beecroft; Pianists, Mrs. Chas Martin, Mrs. W. R. Farrier, Miss Merle Wil­ son; Flower Com., Miss Catharine Mowbray, Mrs. Ab. Taylor; District Director, Past Pres. Mrs. W. J. Leg­ P.Y.U. Will Present Play The United Church Young Peo­ ple’s Union met in the schoolroom of the church on Wednesday night of last week with the Ctizenship Com­ mittee in charge. Rose Anderson pre­ sided and Freda Jordan was at the piano. Devotions werte led by Helen Grasby. The lesson was read by Mabel Coultes and the comment thereon by Jas. Coultes. The topic for the evening was a paper of “The Historical Background of Missions” and was taken by Kathleen Townend. After the topic a half hour period was given over to singing practice and in­ struction. A brief meeting of the ex­ ecutive was held to discuss arrange­ ments for recreation through the sum­ mer. The meeting for this week was withdrawn to allow the Dramatic Group 'to hold its final rehearsal for the play that is being given Friday night. - Awarded Certificates In January of this year a Leader­ ship Training course was held for the Belgrave and Brick United Churches. A much larger number attended the classes but six wrote the examina­ tions and all have been given certifi­ cates of standing for the work cov­ ered. From Belgrave Church, Messrs. Stewart Proctor and George Michie, and from the Brick Church, Mr. Gil­ bert Beecroft and Misses Beatrice Beecroft, Margaret Robinson Mildred Mason. The classes were ducted by Rev. J. B. Townend. zMr. and Mrs. C. R. Coultes, and Mabel,- spent Sunday and Mrs. Fred Reid and Varna. Miss Gertie Armstrong, is spending a holiday at here. “Do Flowers -HIKING ’ROUND THE WORLD” BELMORE Saturday being real cold again, the curlers had some more games, both morning and afternoon, and the younger people were skating' Satur­ day night. The last two Wednesday nights the junior hockey team played the 2nd of Culross. Belmore won the first game ,3-1. and lost the second 4-3. Jack Abram acted as referee for both games which were exciting for the fans. Miss Margaret Abram has return­ ed to her work at London. and con- Jim Mr.with family at Windsor, her home Certificates Preesnted There was a splendid attendance at Knox United Church Sunday School on Sunday morning. During the ses­ sion Rev. Townend presented J. S. Procter and George Michie with cer­ tificates which they obtained through the Leadership Training Class held in the winter. BLUEVALE Institute Elected Officers The annual meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute was held on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Alice Aitken with Mrs. Wickstead in the, chair. Ten members answered the roll by paying their fees for the com­ ing year. Miss Margaret Turvey was appointed delegate to Girls’ Confer­ ence in Guelph in May. A resolution from the Fordwich branch was read and left for further discussion. Mrs. Wickstead’s paper on the motto “The most pleasant things in the world are pleasant Thoughts” was much enjoy­ ed. Reports on Health and Child Welfare, Community Activities and Relief and Agriculture, were given by the respective convenors. Mrs. Ait­ ken was asked to preside for the el­ ection of officers, with the following result: President, Mrs. J. Wickstead; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs, Alex. Mpwbray; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Alice Aitken; Scott; Reprc- Mrs. J. Mrs. S. Phonal (51Prompt Delivery SHOP AT Smith’s This is the route followed by the Toll Brothers, Ellsworth and LeRoy Of the University of Toronto, when they worked and hiked their way around the world — one full year — twenty-seven countries —30,000 miles-—with a transportation bill of just $75.00 ’eachI The story of their trip* with amazing pictures in colour on the screen, will be heard in WINGHAM UNITED CHURCH TUESDAY, MAY 4th at 8 p.m. Adults 26c/ Children 15c, Sec.-Treas., Miss* M. Olive Dist. Director, Mrs. Aitken; sentative to District Annual, Wickstead; Branch Directors, N. Gallaher, Mrs. Milton Smith, Mrs. Wm. McGee, Miss Dor thy Greenway; Programme Com., Mrs. S. N, Gall­ aher, Mrs. J. Breckenridge, Miss M. Curtis; Press Sec., Margaret Curtis; Pianist, Miss Alice Thornton; Audit­ ors, Mrs. Wettlaufer, Mrs. Aitken; Convenors of Standing Committees: Health, Mrs. J. Wickstead; Home Economics, Mrs, Alex. Mowbray; Ed­ ucation, Mrs. J. Sparks; Agriculture, Canadian 'Industries, Miss Dorothy Greenway; Legislation, Mrs. J. Breck­ enridge; Community Activities and Relief, Mrs. R. Turvey; Historical Re­ search, Current Events, Miss Margar­ et Turvey; Canadianization, Miss Florence Fowler,; Peace Education and International Relations, Mrs. A. Special Oil Permanent Long, natural waves with fas­ cinating ringlet ends. Complete with shampoo and set, all for , $5.00 Special Croquinole Push Up Wave Marvelous permanent that mak­ es your hair soft, lustrous and naturally beautiful. $3.00 WINGHAM HAIRDRESSING Helen Schumaker Foxton Block Phone 138 ' Bti Appointment YARDLEY of LONDON BOTH FOR YA RD UY CH Muh IAVZNDKR £n$Liik $j-00 LAVENDER SOAP and a miniature box of LAVENDER BATH DUSTING POWDER McKibbon’s Drug Store Pipes........25c to $3.00 Lighters ,»u 35c to $2.00 Sun Glasses 15c to 50c Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobaccos Always Fresh. Omar Haselgroves SMOKE SHOPPE EAST WAWANOSH COUNCIL Council met on April 12th, with all the members present, Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Ratepayers from Con. 2 and 3 were present asking the Council to attend at once to repairing some portions of the road on that concession, same being in bad condition. On motion of Redmond and Black, the road Sup­ erintendent was instructed to attend ■forthwith to the repairing of this par­ ticular road. A number of tenders were received, for the trucking of gravel from the stone crushed this season. The tend­ er of Joe Kerr, being the-most satis­ factory to the Council, was accepted as was also a sepearte tender from H. Giousher to load, truck and sup­ ply gravel from his own pit at .the rate of 40 cents a cubic yard deliv­ ered up to four miles in the south part of the township. S. Hallahan waited on the Council and intimated that he wished, to1 take advantage of the provisions under the’ Tile Drainage Act, in draining .his property, whereby sufficient money would be furnished by the Govern­ ment for this purpose, the municipal­ ity issuing debentures covering cost of same. Council were all agreeable to Mr. Hallahan’s proposal and this project it is expected will be further advanced later" in the season. The sum of $10.00 was again voted as a donation in aid of the Belgrave School Fair. In the neighborhood of $2000.00 of 1936 taxes being still unpaid, the Col­ lector’s time was again extended to May 15th, it being expected that by that date this amount, if not all, ’would at any rate b,e reduced consid­ erably. A number of account including $22.- 50 as premium on Collector’s bond, $16.20 as Road Supt. salary and thir­ teen small accounts amounting in : to $39.05, were passed and paid. Council adjourned to meet again < Monday, May 10th. A. Porterfield, Clerk. all on BLYTH son Ed- Mr. Mrs. Wm. Laidlaw visited her at Wingham during the week. Mrs. Edith'Wilson, of Point ward, spent the week-end with and Mrs. Herb McElroy. “Headstrong Joan” a 3-act comedy put on under the auspices of the Un­ ited Church Choir on Friday evening, was well patronized and proved to be one of the best for some time. A piano recital by pupils of Miss Elizabeth Mills and concert under the auspices of the Mission Band, will be held in the United Church Friday ev­ ening, April 30th. Dr. Roy Stackhouse of Ridgeway, visited his daughter, Miss Ada Stack­ house, during the week. Some time early Saturday morning thieves entered the home of Joseph Coulter and took his purse containing $800. County Constables McCoy and Ferguson were notified and some ar­ rests are expected shortly. The wrecking company have started, to tear down the Munro store which was partly destroyed by fire last fall. Rev. McClellan, of Port Elgin, oc­ cupied the pulpit of St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church as the first ap­ plicant for the pastorate of this con­ gregation. A concert and dance will be held on Friday evening, April 23rd, undei; the auspices of the Agricultural Soc­ iety. MORRIS Mr, and Mrs. John Kerr, Bluevale Road, spent the week-end with friends at Oshawa. Miss Florence Jones spei\t the Week-end with her parents in Turn­ berry, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Mathers and family* of Hepworth, speht the week­ end with his father also Mrs, Tay­ lor and Irene. We Carry Coleman’s Breakfast Bacon, Cottage Rolls, Cooked Meats and Weiners. They are Always Fresh. LEALAND’S TOMATO CATSUP.. ........... 18c Bottle FRENCH DRIP COFFEE ........... 35c Lb. Dixie Dainty GRAPE­ FRUIT JUICE . 15c 18-oz. Tin CAMPBELL’S TOMATO JUICE..............27c 54-oz. Tin IDEAL SWEET MIXED PICKLES 10c 10*/2-oz. Jar Iodized or Plain SALT ...........................6c Pkg. TEA CUP ORANGE PEKOE TEA..........65c Lb. With, CORONATION CUP AND SAUCER FRESH SALTED PEANUTS................2 Lbs. 25c BEAVER BLUEBERRIES........ 15c Tin FRESH QUARTER WALNUTS..................39c Lb. CAMPBELL’S SPAGHETTI ... 10c 16-Oz. Tin WESTON’S SODA WAFERS 20c 1-lb. Pkg. THRIFT BULK SOAP FLAKES ... 3 Lbs. 25c ROSEDALE SAUER KRAUT 11c large Tin TIP TOP ORANGE MARMALADE.............25c Jar EXTRA SPECIAL McCORMICK’S Fancy Asst. BISCUITS 2 Lbs. 35c FRESH CRISP RADISHES...............5c Bunch JUICY NAVEL ORANGES ’..... ........35c Doz. MARSH SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT.........4 for 25c FRESH STALK CELERY............2 Bunches 25c CALIFORNIA HEAD LETTUCE 2 Heads 17c FRESH WHITE CAULIFLOWER ... 25c Head Mr. Walter Smillie spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Smillie in Clin­ ton hospital. We hope to hear she will soon be home and better. We are glad to report Kenneth, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Spar­ ling Johnston, is getting better. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bosman and son, Jack, and Miss Janet Woods, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. King, near Wingham. Mr. Clem. Yeo was sawing wood on the 1st line last week. Miss Ella Brown, who spent a week with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Roberston, left on .Saturday for Toronto to spend a while there. Miss Viola Mathers visited on Sun­ day with her father and brother in Bluevale. Mrs. D. H. Campbell spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Orvis of Wingham. Mrs. Ruby Broadfoot of Peace Riv­ er, Alta., spent a few days with her niece, Mrs. Milo Casemore. Miss Helen Wilson was the guest of Mrs. George Day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Haines and family spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Burke. meeting on Sunday evening was the illustrated lecture on “The Mission Fields of our Chinese Church”. Ar­ thur Ramage read the Scripture les­ son. Dick Weatherhead gave a read­ ing and Jean Thom favoured with a piano solo. Mr. and Mrs. Elwell Webster of Wingham. were recent guests of Mrs. John Webster. LOWER WINGHAM Lower Town Prayer Meeting und­ er the guidance of Mr. Hopper will be held this Thursday evening at the home of .Miss Bolt near the Western. Foundry. Among the Saturday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Archie Patterson and Muriel and Mr. Peter Watson and Annie of Lucknow, We are glad to report that Mr. G. Pocock, who has been bed-fast for six weeks wiht a breakdown in health is steadily improving. We all hope to see Mr. Pocock restored to health in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bailey,, who were very sick with the flu are both able to be around again. ST. HELENS DONNYBROOK con-As a conclusion of the recent test held in the Y.P.U., a social time was enjoyed at the church on Wed­ nesday evening when the entertain­ ment was in charge of the losing side the Hustlers. Dick Weatherhead, their captain, presided over the interesting program of games and contests. Cuy- ler Ramage contributed a violin num­ ber and Harold Taylor one on the Saxaphone. At the conclusion a de­ licious lunch including ice-cream was served by the losing side, Mrs. Lome Woods has been spend­ ing a few days with her sister, Mrs, Jack Gardner, Zion. Miss Laurine Miller was a week­ end visitor with Toronto friends. Mr, and Mrs. Percy Hyde and fam­ ily, of Kincardine, were week-end vis­ itors with Mr. Jas.' Hyde. Mr. Gordon McPherson 'attended the funeral at Teeswater on Saturday of Mrs. John McCrea, formerly Miss Jennie McKay, a former resident.of this community. The main feature of the Y. P. U. The Y.P.S. met on Friday in charge of the President, Gordon Naylor. Mr. Morley Johnston read the Scripture lesson and the topic was given by Margaret Jefferson. The W.M.S. met on Thursday af­ ternoon at the home of Mrs. Norman Thompson. The President, Mrs. Bert Taylor, led the meeting. Jean Rob­ inson, read the Scripture lesson which was followed, by prayer. Mrs. Naylor had charge of the chapter in the study book and readings were giv­ en by Mrs. Cecil Chamney and Mrs. R. Chamney.. The Women’s , Institute met on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Wm. Redmond. The President, Mrs. Gus. Kinahan was in charge of the meeting, and a paper was given by Mice McAllister, Mrs. Fred Moss was a week-end visitor with friends in Goderich. Mr. Herman Chamney of Goderich spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Chamney. DISTINCTIVE GLASSES Properly fitted and guaran­ teed satisfactory, ate fitted at MODERATE PRICES by an expert Optometrist here. Phone 5 for Appointment. Headaches So much has been written about headaches that the public are well aware of the fact that the great E®RAINhem CaUSed by Reidas glasses, fitted after a thor- ou&h Eye Examination, will give relief plus good vision. Don’t go on suffering from headaches, ner­ vousness and eyestrain-—have your Eyes Examined and proper glasses fitted here. 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