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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-11-18, Page 8FAG1 EIGHT THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES A I ELMER WILKINSON | BLUEVALE BELGRAVE Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pocock and We have the Largest and Best Stock for miles around, so do not hesitate. Courtesy Prompt Delivery Our Slogan “You have tried the Rest, Now Try the Best?’ " Williams THE JEWELLER High Grade Watch Repairs. Not Long; Before^You Will Be WantingPMWWh;Qif*• Thurs., November 18. 1937 < Show Starts at 8 p,m* ' Thursday, Friday, Saturday, November 18, 19, 20 WALTER WINCHELL BEN BERNIE ALICE FAYE “Wake Up and Live” Th$-Winchell-Bernie radio fued now appears on the screen for the first time. The picture includes songs, dancing, and a barrage of wisecracks. Also “Plane Devils” “Screen, Snapshots” “News” Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 23, 24th RALPH BELLAMY JOAN MARSH An interesting story of a man who was transform­ ed from a dangerous criminal into a useful citizen, Also “The Three Stooges” “Sport Subject” “Screen \ Snapshots” WHITECHURCH Miss Euphemia Chamney lias been very ill during the past week from a heart attack, and Nur$e Henry, of Teeswater has been in. charge. We ■•are pleased to report that she is im­ proving. When Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie were going to preparatory service on Thursday evening last, (Mrs. Gillespie slipped on the sidewalk, by Mrs. Fox's home, and cut a gash in her forehead, her eyes have been very ‘‘Awake, Awake, Put On Thy Strength O PROTESTANT PEOPLE. HEAR REV. E. M. LONEY In the Wingham Baptist Church SUNDAY 7 P.M. THREE GREAT PROPHECIES 1. The Union of Protestantism and Catholicism. 2. A New and Better Reformation. 3. The Fall of Babylon. Come Early or Stand, Headaches CLEAR COMFORTABLE VISION RESTORED ENERGY MORE YOUTHFUL APPEARANCE .... These are only a few of the ways you benefit by wearing Reid’s properly prescribed and fitted glasses. Stratford, Ontario. R. A. Reid, Optometrist WINGHAM OFFICE — WILLIAMS’ JEWELLERY STORE Every Wednesday 9. A.M. Till Noon. Phone 5W. Christmas Gift Suggestions At Special Prices Travellers’ Samples — We have secured these sam­ ples at greatly reduced prices. This saving we are passing on to you. . TOILET SETS FOR LADIES AND MEN The boxes are slightly soiled but the contents are in perfect condition. $10.00 Sets for $6*95’ — $5.00 Sets for $3.49 and down to 49c. A Price to Suit Every Purse* MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Guitars —* Violins — Ukuleles —- Harmonicas A Good Guitar Special at $6.95 We carry a Complete Line of Musical Instrument Strings. } McKibbon’sDrug Store fhione S3 (The Rexall Store) ’ * W inghatn black from the encounter, too, but she is feeling better at present. Mrs. Jas. Barbour had the pleasure of celebrating her seventy-fifth birth- last Friday evening at the-home of her son, Mr, Elwood Barbour, of Fordyce. About forty of the mem­ bers of her family and close tela fives gathered to spend the evening in games and social chat. We congratu­ late her and wish her many happy re­ turns of the day, The residents of Matheson gather­ ed last week at the station to fill their car for the west, and in the crowd Miss Olive Terrif, R,N., who has been visiting with her sifter, Mrs. (Rev.) G, O. Cox, stepped backwards into a deep hole beside the platform, and broke her leg above the ankle.- She was taken to Kirkland Lake for X-­ rays and then back to Matheson Hos­ pital, We hope she makes a quick re­ covery. Miss Jean Coulter, R.N., of Byron Hospital, London, spent * Saturday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, W, J. Coulter. Mr, and Mrs. Sam Reid and family of .Ashfield, spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. R. Farrier. (Mr. and Mrs. John Kilpatrick and children, of Lucknow, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. Mr. Benson Sutter and Mr, Ronald Oakes, of Clinton, spent Sunday with Mr. Clarence McClenaghan. Communion Service was held in the United Church here on Sunday and twelve young people, nine girls and three boys, united with the church at this service. Robinson - Cook A quiet wedding ^vas solemnized at the United Church Manset Auburn, on Saturday afternoon, Nov, 13, at 2 p.m. by' Rev. H. Wilson, -when Mary Margaret Cook, daughter of Mr, and Mrs- Fred Cook, of E. Wawanosh, was married to Mr. David Ross Rob­ inson, son of Mr. Thomas Robinson and the late (Mrs. Robinson of E, Wa­ wanosh. The wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's par­ ents, to immediate relatives. After spending the week-end here, the hap­ py couple left on Tuesday for thep- home at Tilsonburg. The good wish­ es of a host of friends follow them. Mr. Bert Reed left last week to work in the Prince Edward Island district. Mr. and Mrs. Ab. Coultes and babe who have been at, Woodstock for the past few months, returned home last week. • Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Godkin, of Wingham, and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Gaunt and chilclren, -of ‘ Marnoch, spent Sunday with Mr, ah.d Mrs. Fred - Davidson. The young folks of the United Church Sunday School are holding a social evening in the Church this Fri­ day night. Mrs. Lester Falconer, of Culross, visited with -Mrs. Aldin Purdon on Monday. i, Mr. and (Mrs, Wm. Dawson and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tiffin .motored to Brantford last week-end with Mr. . Dawson’s sisters, Mrs. O’Dowd and Mrs. Gregg. Miss Murdeen SimpSon, of Culross, visited with Miss Velma Scott for a few days last week. Mrs. Thos. Inglis has been in Tor­ onto during the past week nursing her daughter, Chrissie, who has been very ill there. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler, of Morris, visited at the home of (Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft on Sunday. , Mrs. W, R. Farrier received an in­ teresting letter from Mrs. A. Bote, of Redenbury, Sask., last week. Mrs. Bote had received the sealer of fruit that Mrs. Farrier had donated in the car-load that went ‘ from Wingham.' She said each of the families in that neighborhood had received two seal­ ers of fruit, and two bags of potatoes. She said this was the first time that the people of that district had had complete crop failures, but that the ground had frozen, up with plenty of rain that had fallen since the begin­ ning of September, She wished Mrs. Farrier to convey to the different contributors, their and their neigh­ bours’, appreciation of the help from the East. Her tetter was dated Nov. 5 th/ Mr, and Mrs. Fred. Davidson visit­ ed on Tuesday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jack Mitchell, of Turn­ berry, The young folks of S. 8. No. 14 met last Wednesday evening at- tlie home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer and appointed the following officers for a Section Literary Society for the •winter months. President, Mr. Bert Cullimore; Vice Pres,, Mrs. Jas. Fal­ conet} SecfTreiis,, Morman Well­ wood; Program Com., for the Nov. 24th meeting, Mrs. C. Falconer, Mrs, Atdin Purdon and Elroy Laidlaw; Journal, Cecil Falconet. The first meeting is to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Falconer, The regular monthly meeting of the Women's institute was held last Friday afternoon tn the hall with the. President, Mrs, Em Seholt^ itt Why not make your choice now and have it laid.1 aside for you. small deposit will hold any article until XMAS INTERIORS.EXTERIOR PAINT family spent Thursday with .Ml and Mrs.,. G. Pocock and family in Lam- feeth. . . . Ml and Mrs. Wm. Patterson, of Auburn, .were visitors .during , the, week at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Alex, Manning, Mr. Emerson Wright has purchas­ ed a farm in Grey Township. Ml J. MfiGill, of Toronto, spent the week-end at his ‘ home here, Mrs. N. Keating and’ Catherine "spent the past week with Mrs. H. Mitchell and family at Rothsay. Miss E. Wynri, of London, visited with Velma Wheeler. Mrs. Thos. Slioebottom spent the week-end with friends in Blyth. Ml and Mrs. _Win. Johnston and Miss Barbara Thynne, of . Bluevale, were visitors with Mr, and Mrs, J. A. Brandon one day last week. Mrs. J. VanCamp is having her house wired for hydro. Mr. N, Keat­ ing is doing the work. The Young People’s Union of the United Church met in the schoolroom of the church on Wednesday night with the Citizenship Committee in charge. Mr. Kenneth Wheeler pre­ sided and Miss Freda Jordan was at the piano. The lesson was taken by Miss Marjorie Grasby and the Topic presented by George McClure. A group discussion that ran for half an hour followed the presentation of the topic material. SPORTSWEAR SKI-SUITS WINDBREAKERS — WOOL SKIRTS CARDIGANS WOOL GLOVES WOOL DRESSES SLACKS ’PULLOVERS .WOOL SCARVES KING’S charge of the meeting. After the op­ ening exercises, the ladies decided to send six dollars to the Crippled Child­ hen’s Hospital in Toronto, and decid­ ed to hold a contest program Tues­ day evening, Nov, 23, with Mrs. Rhys Pollock and Mrs. Bert Reed, captains against-Mrs. E^ra Welwood and Mrs. Cecil Falconer, The roll call was an­ swered by Ways of promoting peace. All joined in community singing of The Maple Leaf. Mrs. W. Lott gave an interesting paper on “Peace and International Relationships.” Mrs. Mowbray gave a ‘ humorous reading, “Mrs. Brown’s Change and Rest.” The meeting was closed by singing this national anthem. The young people of the Presby­ terian Church held their weekly meet­ ing on Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Richardson. After a short program, lunch was served and the young folks enjoyed games and contests. Mrs. A. E. Emerson is visiting this week with relatives in Kincardine, L.O.L. Held Social Evening The members of Belgrave .L.O.L. 462 entertained their wives and fam­ ilies at a social evening in the For­ esters’ Hall, Belgrave, on Thursday evening. A goodly number were pre­ sent and enjoyed a social time. The first part of the evening was spent in progressive euchre. Mrs. Gershom Johnston and Wm. Brydges won the prizes for points and the consolation ’prizes went to Mrs. W. McMurray and Almond Jamieson. Lunch was served and dancing was enjoyed for a time. OLVERS Cash Store Phone 116 Special This Week Pumpkin, Choice Quality • 2»/2 Size Tin .....................19c Mincemeat, 2 Lbs...... ......... 25t Discho Pineapple Slices 10c can Tender Leaf Tea.......27c Pkg. Monarch Tomato Catsup ...................... 15c Bottle Ideal Sweet Mixed Pickles 27 Oz.......................25c Bottle Recleaned Cuff ants ... 16c Lb. Seeded, Lexlas Raisins 16c Lb. Fancy Bleached Raisins New Crop................ 20c.Lb. Cowan’s Pure Perfection Cocoa 1 Lb. Tin —............ 25c Rowntree’s Cooking Chocolate 8 Oz......... ......................17c Rowntree’s Elect Cocoa »/2 Lb. Tin........................206 Chipso, large package .. . 19c Magazines Of Ail Kiftds May Now Be Obtained — At — Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe ’ Rowe Calls Caucus Nov. 22nd Eighty-nine official Conservative candidates who contested the last On­ tario election will meet in caucus at Toronto November 22nd to consider further reorganization of the provinc­ ial party. Hon, Earl Rowe, (M.P, "for Dufferin-Simcoe, and Ontario Con­ servative leader, announced date of the meeting Saturday. A recent cau­ cus of elected candidates confirmed Mr. Rowe’s leadership, though he is without a seat in the Legislature, be­ ing defeated by Hon. Dr. L. J. Simp­ son, provincial minister ’of education. Miss J. G.- Robb arrived here on Monday from Glasgow, Scotland, to be with her’brother, Rev. A, Vallante Robb, at the United Church manse. Miss Beatrice Shearer and Mr. Tom Shearer, Wroxeter, were Sunday vis­ itors with Mrs. P. S. MacEwen. .Mrs. James Kerney has returned home after a visit with friends at Cromarty and Staffa. Norman Hall of Western Univers­ ity, London, spent the. week-end with his grand-parents, Mr, and Mrs. Jno. Hall. Mrs, Neil B. McEachern, Louise and Gilbert, have returned to Mount Forest after spending a month with Mr, arjd Mrs. R.j F. Garniss. Gordon Greig left last week for Wallacetown where he has secured a position. Russel Barnard and Jack Nichol­ son have returned home from a trip to Northern Ontario. Prompt Delivery FOR Phone 161 Peace Theme of Institute Meeting Mrs. S. N. Gallaher was the host­ ess on Thursday afternoon for the regular meeting- of the Women’s In­ stitute. The president, Mrs. Wick-, stead, presided and opened the meet-' ing with singing “O Canada” and re­ peating the Lord’s Prayer in unison.- The Roll Gall was answered by each one telling “How I Think War Can Be Averted.” Correspondence con­ sisted of a department letter regard­ ing the Government Grant arid an ap­ peal was received from the Ontario Society for Crippled Children for funds to carry on extra work follow­ ing the epidemic of infantile paralysis. The society voted $2.00. Arrange­ ments were made for h quilting and at the same time Mrs.> Aitken will give her first lesson in “Buymanship.” The programme throughout was in keeping with Remembrance Day. In speaking on the motto: “Oh Mother­ land, we pledge to thee, Heart, head and hands through years to be,” Mrs. Jim Johnston pointed out that by pro­ moting peace in times of^peace we are serving our country. Mrs, Alex. Mowbray prepared a paper on Peace Education and International Rela­ tions, showing how the different countries are training the youth in relation to peace and war, at the pre­ sent time. Mrs. Aitken gave a read­ ing “The Trillium” and Mrs. Wick- stead contributed a solo as well as an article on “Peace”, taken from the Canadian White Ribbon Tidings. After singing the National Anthem the hostess served delicious refresh­ ments. Will Give Illustrated Lecture Rev, Walter McLeafy, of Toronto, representative of the British and Foreign Bible Society will give an il­ lustrated lecture in the United Church on Friday evening, Nov. 19th. An in­ vitation is extended to everyone to be present. Mr. McLeary will have pictures showing conditions in Spain as well as the Bible Society work. Mr. Jack Fraser, youngest son of Mr.-ahd Mrs. W> L. Fraser, of Rush Lake, Sask., and former residents of, Bluevale, is visiting with Miss Fras­ er and other relatives here. Miss Dorothy Aitken, of Drayton, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Alice Aitken. Miss Marie Wettlatifer, of Blyth, spent two days this week „ with her parents, Mr, and (Mrs. A, W. Wett- laufer. ^•Mr. and Mrs. S. Rolph, of Detroit^ were week-end guests with Mr, and Mrs. W. Mann and other relatives. Mrs. D. B, Lbwry has returned honje after spending two weeks with her parents. ' C Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sparks and fam­ ily have moved tn Wingham for the winter months where Mr. Sparks is employed at Lloyd's factory. ’ DALTON’S FRENCH DRIP COFFEE .. 33c Lb. Sold Only at Smith’s. Ground Fresh While You Wait CANDIED PEEL ' Lemon or Orange'........... 23c Lb. 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