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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-10-21, Page 8Show Starts at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, October 21, 22, 23rd THE MARX BROTHERS — ALLAN JONES -----In------- “A Day at the Races” Chico plays the piano, Harpo plays the harp, and Allah Jones sings, in this picture, which includes comedy, romance, music and dance specialties. Also “News.” Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, October 25, 26, 27 CLAUDETTE COLBERT MELVYN DOUGLAS “I Met Him In Paris”0 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, October 21, 1937 A story along the lines of Tt Happened One Night’ with the same mad whimsical humour. Also “A Musical Comedy” and “Cartoon” WHITECHURCH theThe following were guests at home of .Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wilson over the week-end: Miss Mary Simp­ son, of Wingham, Miss Murdean Simpson of Culross and Miss Flor­ ence LeWarne of Toronto, and Miss Agnes Wilson, R.N., of Whitby, is also spending her holidays with her parents. Mr. James Martin has been under the doctor’s care for some time. We hope to hear of a speedy recovery. Mr. John Gillespie has been nurs­ ing a sore hand for the past two weeks, the result of infection getting into a scratch. Mrs. J. G. Gillespie and Agnes, Mrs. Lott, Mrs. Victor Emerson and Miss Muriel Watt attended the Sec­ tional Presbyterial of the W.M.S. at “Brussels last Tuesday and quite a number attend the autnmn Thank- Offering meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church of St. Helens on Wednesday to hear the special speak­ er, Miss McGowan, who also address­ ed the ladies at Brussels. Mrs. Wm. Robinson spent last week-end at the home of her daugh­ ter, Mrs. John Kilpatrick, Lucknow, who has been ill. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Appleby and family of Turnberry, visited on Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft. The hydro men have been busy putting up poles in the village dur­ ing Jhe past few days. Mrs. Thos. Inglis, and son, James, of Clifford, and Miss Miller of Walk­ erton, also Mr. Anderson Inglis and his bride from Ailsa Craig, were vis­ itors on Sunday at the home of the former’s sisters, Mrs. Fred David­ son. ‘ ; ‘ Miss Lome McClenaghan, who has been at Port Elgin foir- the past three months, returned'-toher home here 'Itvst week. - •* ‘ Mrs. McBrien, Mr. and Mrs. Rob­ ert Stewart and family, of Kinloss and Mr. Chas. Tiffin spent Sunday at the home of the former’s daughter, Mrs. Percy Vincent, of Westfield. Born—On Friday, October 15th, to Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Watt, of Port Elgin, a daughter. Mr. Clarence McClenaghan was at Chatham last week attending the Presbyterial Convention of the Y. P. ! U. of the United Church, Mr. and Mrs. Basil Thompson, who have been visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moore, have re­ turned to their home at Orangeville. Miss Olive Garton, of Leamington, is visiting at her home here for the next two weeks, Mr. Jack McLean is visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs. Cross, of Walkerton, Mrs, A, Emerson and son, James, spent Sunday at the home of the for­ mer’s daughter, Mrs, John Wright, of Blyth. The ladies of the W.M.S. of the United Clnirch are holding their au­ tumn Thank-Offering on Wednesday and (Mrs. Wearring of Wroxeter will be the special speaker. The ladies.of St. Helens United Church have been invited to attend. Three car-loads of young people from the Presbyterian Church here, attended the Y. P. Rally of Maitland Presbytery, held at Bluevale on Fri­ day evening last when .Rev. Charles MacDonald of Lucknow and Rev. E. A. Thompson of Elora, were the special speakers. The Whitechurch society had charge of the devotional exercises in the evening, Mr, Fred Newman read the Scripture lesson, and Mr. Tom Wilson led in prayer. The Sectional meeting of the W.M.S of the Presbyterian Church is being held at Whitechurch on Thursday, Oct. 28th. Mr. Robert Mowbray has purchas­ ed a new Studebaker. This community, under the leader­ ship of Rev. J. Pollock, has been can­ vassed for fruit and' vegetables for the car for the West that is being shipped from the C.P.R. .station, at Wingham. Consignment .. Sale ,, Of PURE BRED YORK­ SHIRE SWINE .... . Advanced -Registry Breeding McMaughton’s / Garage, Walkerton At 2.00 P.M. Thur., Oct. 28 Under auspices of Bruce Coun­ ty Yorkshire Breeders’ Club. Lome B. Reid, Ripley, Pres. G. R. Paterson, Walkerton, Sec, Wes. Abell, Walkerton, Auct. giiMiiMiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii I Baptist Church I = Rev. E. M. Loney, B.Th., = U Minister = | Phone 206. # g S Sunday Services: g B 10 a.m.—Sunday School. S ■ 11 a.m.—Why so many Christ- B = ians fail to make a success of g = the Christian life. Romans 7. =■ ' 'B= 7 p.m.-—The Woman, the Man .= B Child’, and the Dragon. Rev. ~ 5 12. z i ’irniiniiniHiiiHiMiiniiiiiiHiiniiHiiniiii Lord of All.” The choir gave special selections and Ross Smith sang a solo. Geo. Hetherington, secretary of the Sunday School, gave a report on the year’s work. Assisting alsoS-n the programme were Mossie Milligan, Helen Thomson and Smith Robert­ son. Mrs. Neil McLean and son, Neil, also Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Patterson and son, Ross, all of Toronto, were week­ end visitors with the former’s fath­ er, Mr. G. O. Thornton. Miss Duff and Mrs. Alice Aitken visited with Mr. and ,Mrs. Ross Doug­ las at London. Mrs. Neil B. McEachern, Louise and Gilbert, of Mount Forest, visited with Mr. and Mr§. R. F. Garniss. MORRIS s BLUEVALE Peace committee in charge. Conven­ ors, Mrs. H. Procter,, Mrs. L. Hop- per, Roll Call, A Verse on Armistice. Motto, -‘’-Loyalty, and Service," Mrs. |a,s.- Tay.lojt,;;;Addi'6s^laRev, Mr. .JMp-. Lean* Solo, Mrs, N. Ged.deg, Lunch Committee, Mrs. J. M. Coultes, Mrs.Committee, Mrs. J. M. Coultes, R, Higgins, Mrs. S. Procter* Mrs. Scandrett and daughter, inqe, of London, were visitors relatives here during the- week-end. Rev, J. B. and Mrs. Townend spent Sunday at Donegal where Mr. Town­ end ha-d charge of Anniversary serv­ ices. Rev. Mr. McMillan of that charge took the services in Brick and Belgrave churches. Quite a number from here attende.d the plowing match at Fergus. Mrs. W, Pocock attended the Wo­ men’s Institute Leadership Training Class held in Clinton last week. Mr. and Mrs. H. Wheeler andsfam- ily spent Sunday with friends at^Lon- don. BELMORE . Prompt Delivery . FOR Phone 161 Cor­ with .-•i- S WITHIN £ YOUR V BUDGET. 1 FOR A REAL FRESH DRINK, TRY DALTON’S French DRIP COFFEE .,.. 35c Lb. WE GRIND IT FRESH FOR YOU NEW LEXIAS RAISINS WITH SEEDS .......2 Lbs. 25c/ CHOICE PITTED DATES 2 Lbs. 25c "BULK BAKING SODA...............................5c Lb. Australian SEEDLESS RAISINS..........2 Lbs. 25c Rose Brand BAKING POWDER ........... 15c Lb. Tin O.K. JELLY POWDERS 5 Pkgs.................................. 25c NEW SEEDED RAISINS 12 Oz. Pkg............................ 14c SHELLED WALNUTS BROKEN ...... 39c Lb. Harvest Festival Services St. Paul’s Anglican Church ----- ---------WINGHAM -------------- Sunday, October 24, 1937 HOLY COMMUNION AT 8.30 A.M. HARVEST SERVICE AT 11 A.M. Preacher — Rev. Sextus K. Stiles, B.D., Rector of St. Alaves’ Church, Toronto. CHILDREN’S SERVICE AT 3 P.M. CHORAL EVENSONG AT 7 P.M. Preacher —< Rev. C. R. H. Wilkinson, M.A., of Palampur, India. SPECIAL HARVEST MUSIC BY ST. PAUL’S CHOIR. All Are Cordially Invited. Fowl Supper - Mor., Oct. 25th A Harvest Home Fowl Supper will be served' by the St. Paul’s Ladies’ Guild in the Church Schoolroom from 6 p.m. Admission 40c. Children Under 12 years, 25c. Institute to Foster Toxoid Treatment Miss Hazel Mundell was the host­ ess on Thursday afternoon for a well attended meeting of the Women’s In­ stitute, presided over by the president Mrs. J. Wickstead. The Roll Call — Name a New Development in Agri­ culture, was responded to by such answer as: The result of research work, Improvement in the Culture of Plants and Bulbs, The Value of Spraying. The members of the In­ stitute are making an effort to have the school children of the village and neighboring schools . treated with diphtheria toxoid. Relief work came tinder discussion andi Mrs. Aitken and Mrs. Curtis were appointed .a quilt committee. Mrs. Joseph Brecken­ ridge in her remarks on tlie motto, A merry heart is a good medicine” spoke of cheerfulness and a happy disposition. Mrs. J. W. Wettlaufer prepared an excellent paper on “Fall Planting of Bulbs and- Plants” mak­ ing special mention of snow drops, one of our earliest blooming flowers, the peony and hardy phlox were also mentioned. Mrs. Wickstead and Miss Scott who attended the Harriston Convention, gave some impressions gathered there, mentioning the value of the question drawer, and the de­ monstration of the Junior Girls as outstanding features.. Mrs. J. Curtis gave a humorous reading. At the close of <#the meeting Miss Mundell and Miss Dorothy Greenway served refreshments. Z”Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Johnston and sons, Mr. and (Mrs. Richard Johnston and Miss Emma 'visited on Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. James Peacock and Will. Miss Donna Smith is visiting with her parents. She had her tonsils re­ moved in Clinton Hospital a couple of weeks ago. Mr. Jack Wickstead returned home after spending a couple of weeks in the West. Miss Beth McDonald, of Kincard­ ine, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Milton Smith and family. We are sorry to hear Mrs. Grace Snell is very sick again. We hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. Will Peacock is busy gather­ ing fruit and vegetables and other things to send to the West. A car­ load is leaving Wingham this week. BELGRAVE Institute Meeting Monday, Oct. 25 The Women’s Institute meeting which was postponed will be held on Monday, October 25th, at the home of Mrs. Harold Procter, with the Attend to it NOW before it becomes necessary to keep the fires going, and have it ready for the win­ ter's use* Phone 58 for prompt service* ■if MACHAN BROS. Wingham Phone 58 Hydro Installed The installing of Hydro from Blue- /vale to Morrisbank, a distance of 3% miles has been completed and the power was turned on the end of last week. Mrs. G. O. Thornton Improving The many friends of Mrs. George 'Thornton wilfa be pleased to know that she is makihg favorable recovery in the Wingham Hospital following a serious accident, when she fell a distance of fifteen feet, from a mow in the barn, breaking a bone in her ankle, dislocating het shoulder and receiving a severe general shock. United Church S. S. Rally The annual Sunday School Rally' Day setvlee was held in the United Church on Sunday morning, Mr, W, J; Johnstoh) assistant superintendent, led the service, Rev. A. V, Robh spoke on the theme “Crown Him Harmonicas A .Great Assortment All Prices — At — Omar* Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe Paralysis Victim Sent to London Miss Evelyn Turvey, of Morris, the only victim in this neighborhood of infantile paralysis, was taken to Lon­ don last week tor treatment, OUR WATCH REPAIRS Williams The Jeweller The United Church have chosen a date for their supper, Monday even­ ing of next week. « A large crowd gathered at Salem Church Sunday to meet and greet the Rev. C. N. McKenzie, of Ripley, the guest speaker. Home from the West, are, Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher and children at Roland Ballqgh’s; Mr, and Mrs, Jas* Fitch and little daughter with'friends. Mrs. George Rutherford has mov­ ed her little family into the house lately vacated by Cecil McNeil. A social evening in the way of a crokinole party was given by the Women’s Institute in the Community Hall, Wednesday evening. The Belmore and McIntosh Y. P. S., having again re-organized for the coming year, held their opening meet­ ing at the Manse on Tuesday night, The meeting was opened with a hymn and the Lord’s Prayer was then re­ peated in unison. Robert Ferguson read the Scripture and an interest­ ing story was read by Lyle Fitch. The topic, Communism, was given by Doris Raynor. The meeting with the Mizpah Benediction, were then enjoyed and lunch by Mrs. Raynor and Doris. SALEM WHILE THEY LAST— LIPTON’S TEA With Tea Caddie Free .. 65c Lb. Dreadnought TOILET TIS- SUE ........... 3 Large Rolls 25c DALTON’S VANILLA EXTRACT ... 10c 4 Oz. Bott. ROWANTREE’S BULK COCOA .......... .. 2 Lbs. 23c COLEMAN’S shortening 15c Lb. Tip-Top MARMALADE Pure Orange 25 c 32 Oz. Jar BUTTERNUT PEANUT BUTTER ..................2 Lbs. 25c A REAL GOOD BROOM .......------ -----23c Each FINE DAIRY SALT 50 Lb. Bag 25c COWAN’S PURE COCOA 25c Lb. Tin, 15c V2 Lb. A REAL STIMULANT When you Shop at Smith’s you know that you are receiving Fresh Goods at Reasonable Prices Plus Quality and Courteous Service. Phonle 161 for Prompt Delivery. er on ‘Jonah” was read by Mrs. E. W. Rice and the topic “How-to En­ joy the Bible” was taken by Mr. Mochrie. ' . „ Z Mr. and Mrs. Tom Taylor and daughter, Miss Luella Taylor, Blyth, were recent guests of Mr. and (Mrs. Chester Taylor. closed Games served ■v COMING! Mr. and Mrs. James Halliday, of Wingham, spent Sunday with iMr. and Mrs. Edwin Palmer and attend­ ed anniversary services here, Miss Maxine White, of Wroxeter, galled on Mr. and Mrs. Ira Neill last Sunday. Mr. Donald Fortune, of London Normal, and Mr. Joe Higgins, of Stratford Normal, spent the week­ end at their ’respective homes. Miss Elya Dane of Mount Forest, spent the*week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Win. Dane. The anniversary services which were held here last Sunday were well attended. The church was crowded at both services. The pastor, Rev. Mr. McKenzie, of Ripley, preached two very fine sermons which were enjoyed by all., those present.,,. The choir also gave some fine selections and' iMiss McDonald sang a solo at night. The weather was ideal., The Thank-Offering was very generous, the amount including the loose col­ lection was $125. We take this op­ portunity of thanking- all those who in any way helped to make the an­ niversary such a grand success. ST. HELENS iMiss Clara McGowan, of Blyth, who has recently returned from China, where she spent fbur years as a teacher, was the guest speaker at the Social meeting of the W.M.S. on Wednesday last. Miss McGowan paid high tribute to the work of Miss Car­ oline Wellwood and delighted her audience with her informal talk of her experiences in China and of con­ ditions there. Whitechurch ladies were guests and Miss Agnes Gilles­ pie favored with a solo.'At the con­ clusion a pleasant social hour was en­ joyed over the tea cups. Anniversary services will be held in the United Church next Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. when Rev. Mr. Shepherd of Egmondville, will be the guest Speaker, Music for the even­ ing service will be provided by the Triple V class of Wingham. Misses Mintlie and Nellie Leather­ dale, of Morden, Man., were week-end guests with their untie, Mr, James Ramage and Mrs, Ramage, and with Mr, and Mrs. Edwin Purvis. Members of the Women’s Institute spent a most enjoyable time Friday afternoon as guests of the Lucknow Institute. / Her mafty friends were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Hugh Ru­ therford which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs, John Bennett at Port Albert, on Sunday morning The regular meeting of the Y.P.U. was held on Sunday evening with an attendance of 26. The Bible charaet- AT • i 9 October 28 - 29 - 30 Thurs., Friday, Saturday Also WEDNESDAY MORNING, THE 27th. ■ I MANY FIRES Have Been Started * Winter Time will soon be here With Cold, Frost and Snow,v Fll up that Coal Bin right away, , Before it starts to blow. D.L. & W. Blue Coal, Welsh and Anthracite Blower Coal, Alberta Coal, Hamco Dustless Coke. MacLean Lumber & Coal Co. “We Don’t Keep The Best Coal, We Sell It” ' Phone 64W. Prompt Delivery. 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