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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-02-03, Page 8M pdintc Show Starts at 8 p.m.Thia is Quilting Season. Get ready for pur Feb, 5 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, Friday, Saturday, February 3, 4th, 5th FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW JACKIE COOPER a is a The story of a couple of “regular” kids, who were game to do anything. Also “Cab Calloway and his Orch” and “News”. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Febniary 7, 8, 9th ANN SOTHERN JACK HALEY There is plenty of action in this comedy picture. Also “Hollywood Party” and “Poor Little Me,” WHITECHURCH Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Godkin, of Wingham, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coultes on Sunday. Miss Mildred. McClenaghan spent the past week at the home of her uncle, Mr, Harry McClenaghan, of Belgrave. Mrs. Will Naylor, of Lucknow, who has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Naylor, left on Satur­ day to make an extended visit at the home of her son, Mr. Price Naylor, of Toronto. Mrs. A. Emerson, who has been ill during the past few week's is steadily improving. The W1M.S. of the United Church are holding a tea at the home of Mrs. J. G. Gillespie on Wednesday. Mrs. Jackson of Auburn spent a few days last week, at the home of her sister, Miss Christena Laidlaw, and- she and Miss Laidlaw left on Sat- K9 Pipes Lighters Playing Cards, Mouth-Organs and Magazines At OMAR HASELGROVE’S urday to visit with’Mrs. Hanna, of Toronto, MrS. Jackson's eldest dau­ ghter, who lias been ill for the past three years.1’ Miss '.Laidlaw returned home Oh Monday. The Fireside Club held their reg­ ular meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johp,5. Purdon.,.last Wednesday evening.- Mr. George Falconer, of Wingham,/who ‘was visiting in the community^ was appointed chairman. The following were-the six numbers on Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw’s program, viol­ in solo by Clias. .Martin accompanied by Louise Martin; reading “O'Grady’s Goat” by Miss Hunter; humorous musical number, Mrs. Scholtz, J. D. Beecroft and Kenneth Laidlaw; hum­ orous dialogue,. “Arpil Fools”; solo, by Bert Culliniore, and a male quar­ tette number. Norman Welwood’s program was as follows: male quar­ tette; reading by Mrs. Fred Newman; musical number, Teddy McClenaghan and Clifford Purdon; recitation by Billie. Purdon; a musical number by Cecelia St. Marie and Norman Wel- wood. The judges, Mrs. Robt. Pur­ don, Mac McNeale and Jack Pollock decided in favor of Mrs. Laidlaw’s numbers. Mr. Cecil Falconer read the Journal, and Mrs. Fred Newman in­ vited ’the club to her home for Wed., February 12. Lunch was served and the young folks danced until closing time. The congregation of the Presbyter- ■ ian Church held their annual meet­ ing on Monday. Many in this district will be inter­ ested to know that Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Deyell and their family of four child­ ren, have returned from Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, to which jdace they moved last year off the prairies; they are visiting with his mother Mrs. Deyell of Wingham; add*with’other relatives here, '” ' IjHThe MissibirBank of 'Brick Church ijnet’dt tlie‘home of Mrs, Greg Shiell on Saturday to celebrate the birthday of Master Wilfred Shiell. A very interesting meeting was’1 held at the Manse, the home of Mrs. (Rev.) J. Pollock on Thursday last, when the young ladies' auxiliary en­ tertained the ladies of the W.M.S. of Calvin, Langside and the home soc­ iety. Miss Merle Wilson played a pi­ ano solo, Miss Janet Craig sang a solo, accompanied by Miss Agnes Robertson on the cornet; Miss Cath­ arine Mowbray, Mrs. Rhys Pollock and Mrs. Norman read interesting readings on missionary work; Miss Agnes MacKay read an interesting letter from her sister-in-law, Mrs. A. MacKay of Jhansi, India and showed a small round seed, from whkh the stem turned off, and a little carved elephant was enclosed in it, which had been sent from India by her brother. A dainty lunch was served with Mrs. Pollock pouring tea. • Mr, Millan Moore spent the week­ end in Collingwood at the home of his sister, Mrs. Harold Sparling. Mrs. Clarence Cox spent the week­ end at Auburn at the home of her parents, Mr, 'and Mrs.. Wm. Patter­ son. * Mrs, Dan Martin spent last week at the home of her father, Mr. William Woods, who has been very low at his home at .St. Helens. • A number from here attended the Burns’ Ball in Lucknow last Tuesday night. An interesting program was given 'at the Scotch Social held in the Unit­ ed Church last Friday. The recrea­ tion committee had charge of the■‘O' games after the^program. Lunch was served and a socia’l half-hour was en­ joyed by all. The regular weekly meeting of the Y.P.U. of the United Church was held on Monday night with Miss. Gene­ vieve Watt in charge of the meeting. After the Scripture lesson was taken by Miss Luella Laidlaw, who also gave th'e comments on it, Miss Doris McClenaghan led in prayer. Mr. Bert Cullimore sang a solo, and also had charge of the topic “An Age for Men” and tried to show that in these times man’s efforts alone are inadequate. Mr. Teddy McClenaghan led in pray­ er. Miss Watt was in cahrgc of the recreation period following. Mrs. Russel Gaunt held a W.M.S. tea in her home last Thursday. The ladies worked at patching a quilt. * Miss' Lorna McClenaghan from Turnberry spent the week-end at her home here. Mrs. Ab Taylor and her brother, Mr. Jas. Morrison left on Saturday for Toronto were the latter has sec­ ured work in a service station. The regular weekly meeting of the young people of the Presbyterian church was held on Monday evening with Mr. James Wilson in charge. The Scripture lessons were read by Velma Scott, Elroy Laidlaw and Jack Pollock, who also led in prayer. Rev. J. Pollock gave a talk on, .“Time in the-series of talks on Life and Con­ duct”. BLUEVALE with I WABASSO PRINTS New Patterns New Colours c 22c 25c 30c Tub Fast our Wool Display ThisSee Week — Needlepoint, Afghans, Spits. President, Mrs. Burns Moffatt; Secretary, Mrs. Archie Messer; Trea­ surer, Mrs. Haryey Robertson. .The elgctiorr of officers for the year resulted as follows: Board oLmanagement — J. C. Hig­ gins, (chairman); Burns Moffatt to fill the vacancy caused by the resig­ nation of Walter Smillie, owing to illness in the home. John Kirton, J. E. Nichol, Raymond Elliott, Eldred Nichol, Duncan1 McDougall, Harvey Robertson, Aler Shaw. Secretary-Treas., — M. Olive Scott. Auditor's — Alex Mowbray; J. Gor­ don Mundell. Ushers — Alex Shaw, George Fow­ ler, E, Nichol,- Haryey Robertson, Arnold Dillow, Eldon Kirton. Collectors , of offering —• Alex Shaw, J. J.’ fcllxott; Will Mundell, W. H. McKinney and Harvey Robert­ son. Sunday School Superintendent — Raymond Elliott. Assist, Supt., — W. S. Davidson. Secretary-Treas., —■ Arnold Lillow. « Skating Wednesday Evenings 25c and 15c ‘Little German Band’ in attendance. Saturday Afternoons Saturday Evenings 10% SPECIAL SALE For a Limited Time Only, We Will Give 10 Per Cent. Off All Lines of Western Foundry Ranges and Heaters. <Machan Bros. . ,Ph<m^ 58m i Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting The Annual congregation! meeting of Knox Presbyterian Church was held in the Sunday School room on the afternon of January 25th. Rev. J. R. Greig opened'the meet­ ing with a, short devotional service and was elected to preside for the business session. The session report was presented by thd clerk, Archie Messer, showing eleven members received into the church, five left by certificate and three by death, Mrs. John Mundell, Mrs. Peter Fowler and Mrs, Thomas Warwick. The secretary-treasurer, M. Olive Scott read the financial statement, showing rccepts to be nearly $1,500. All obligating were met and a balance of $60.00 The W. M,, S, ‘ reported a good year, The meetings had a good aver­ age attendance. $18.00 more was rais­ ed on the allocation than the previous year. President} Mrs. Alex Mowbray. Secretary, Mrs. Jas. Elliott; Treasur­ er, Mrs. R. F, Garniss. The Sunday Schoo! attendance was smaller this year flue to some extent to the epidemic of Infantile Paralysis. Superintendent, Raymond Elliott; Sec-Treas., Arnold Lillow. The Y. P. S. ehjoyed a successful year closing with a balance on hand of $66.28 with the purchase of a piano for the Sunday School room as an objective. Pf*esidehfj Jack McTavishf Secretary, Jean Elliott; Treasurer, EC don RJrtom The Eadie’s Aid ivity In all four taking ■ lead Hockey Junior W.O.H.A. Monday, February 7th Kincardine Vs. Wingham Society shows act- gr'dups. Turnberry in the Afttount of Auditors —■ Jack McTavish, E, Kir-* ton, r‘ j Rev. J. R, Greig closed the meetnig the benediction. Claude Bellsihith, the’ newly ^elect­ ed president, had charge of the young people’s meeting on Friday evening. After singing an opening hymn, the scripture passage on the topic was read by Miss Lois Elliott, and pray­ er was offered by Arnold Lillow. Following the Roll Call' answered by a verse of scripture and the min­ utes of the previous meeting, it was planned to hold a Valentine Social. Miss Hazel Mundell gave an in­ structive paper on the Motto of the Presbyterian Church. “The Burning Bush.” Mr. Greig pronounced the benedic­ tion. Thursday, February 3, 1938 , Prompt Delivery Phono 161 SHOP AT Smith’s Economy Food Store CHOICE DRIED APRICOTS ................ WHITE COOKING BEANS...-...... 1....6 Lbs, 25c 21c READY-CUT MACARONI.............4 Lbs, 25c HCQICE 30-40 PRUNES 2 Lbs, 25c Institute Will Meet February 15 .. The regular lrieeting of the Wom­ an’s Institute will be held Tuesday afternoon, February 15th at the home of Miss Olive Scott. Roll Call — What you consider an important factor in a girls’ appear­ ance. Motto — She who would enjoy power1 must pay the price of respon­ sibility by Mrs. Sparling Johnston. Topic — Canadian Women by Mrs. R. F. Garniss. Contest — Each member bring a hand-made Valentine. Reading —• “Trees” by Mrs. S. N, Gallaher. A full attendance is invited to hear Mrs. Aitken give a second talk on “Buymanship.” Note the change of date the 15th instead of the 10th of the month. Mrs. Nelson Cardiff, Brussels is visiting her sister, Mrs. Peter S. Mac- Ewen. Miss Marie Wettlaufer, Bly th, is spending this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wettlaufer. Mrs. Meadows Britton is visiting her daughter, |Mrs. D. B. Lowry. Mrs. D. B. Lowry returned home from Stratford on Sunday where she been a patient in the hospital. had Talk on Montreal Given The regular meeting fof the Y.P.U. of the United Church was held on Friday evening. The president, George Hetherington, presided. . The scripture lesson was read by Ormel Smith. An interesting feature of the meet­ ing -was a talk by Miss Margaret- Curtis on her recent visit to Mon­ treal. A reading by Mrs. W. J. Johnston was enjoyed and Rev. A. V. Robb continued his series of talks on bthe I Books of the Bible, taking the book of Job. The meeting was closed with the Mizpah benediction. Glasses Consult R. A. REID ♦ Eyesight'Specialist fbr 20 years. Whigham Officer Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning Phone 5 W for Appointment. Mr| and Mrs. Wm. McMichael of Bluevale are celebrating their 48th wedding on Friday, February 4. We offer congratulations. BELGRAVE United Church Annual Meeting The Annual Congregational meet­ ing of Knox United Church, Belgrave was held in the basement of , the church on Tuesday afternoon, Janu­ ary 25. Rev. J. B. Townend presided over the business. Albert Vincent was secretary for the meeting. The reports presented by the church trea­ surer and the other officers were all 1 encouraging in almost every case showing an increase over last year. Norman Walsh, Harold Procter and George Martin were elected to the Board of Stewards. Carl Procter was re-elected church treasurer. The plate collectors were re-elected, Bob Yuill, Harold Vincent, Borden -Scott and Kenneth Wheeler were appointed ushers. Votes of thanks were extend­ ed to the pastor, Women's Associa­ tion, The members of th& Choir'and other workers. The meeting was clos-' cd with the Benediction. Dan Ferguson of London was a visitor with his parents here. , Mrs. Albert Coultes and baby son Donald, came home from Wingham Hospital on Thursday. Our second January thaw arrived on Sunday and the pouring' rain and bad road conditions made attendance at all the Churches very small. Street Lights To Be Ihstalled A meeting of the rate payers in Belgrave was held in the Mall on Friday afternoon and it was decided to instal sik street lights on the vil­ lage streets, two of them to be on the Highway and one at each of the other corners. Sixty perceut of the cost will be paid by the village on the Morris side aud the remainder by the township, tt is hoped that E. Wawanosh will ihstal two other lights 'WlilchTaro ffeediSd on the high­ way to complete the lighting as thos# in the surrounding vicinity would also benefit from them as well as the vif* lagers. EXTRA SPECIAL VALUE HEAVY SYRUP BURFORD PEACHES .... FRESH ROASTED PEANUTS ........ 10c Lb. AYLMER TOMATO JUICE ....... ,10}/^ Oz, Tin 5c ,... 2 Tins 29c FOUR O’CLOCK BLACK TEA................59c Lb. - AYLMER CHOICE No. 4 PEAS ... 17-Oz. Tin lie. EXTRA SPECIAL VALUE MAGIC COFFEE ........................ FRESH GROUND WHILE Y OU WAIT ... 29c Lb. FRESH . - - ... RHUBARB;.....,.;.;. 2 Bunches 25c CALIFORNIA New CARROTS 2 Bunches 19c ICEBERG HEAD LETTUCE '.......... 2 Heads 15c CRISP FRESH RADISHES ______, SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT........5 For 25c FRESH CRISP CLERY HEARTS ... 10c Bunch 5c Held* Euchre Another Euchre and Dance by the Skating Club was enjoyed on Friday night when..a‘’. good attendance was present considering", the weather and road conditions. Winners at euchre were: Miss Agnes Robertson and Miss Helen-YuiU tied/for . high lady and Miss Robertson secured the prize in the draw Mid Mr. John M. Coul­ tes. Consolation, prizes went to Nora VanCamp and J.. H. Miller. Lunch was served and dancing followed. Mrs. W. J. Geddes spent a few days this past week 'in Owen Sound attending the funeral of her brother, the late Dan McKenzie, who was bur­ ied in Owen Sound Cemetery on Sat­ urday. ASHFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Max Raynard Lurknow, are spending a few days with their daughter, Mrs. Walter Ai­ tor;. Miss Roda Cook, near Lucknow is assisting with the household duties for Mrs. Earn Sherwood, who we are sorry to hear is not enjoying good health. of Mrs. Wilfred Hackett spent Thurs­ day afternoon with her sister, Mrs. Kennie MacKay of Ripley, Pleased to hear that Mr. Richard Johnston and Mr. John Blake of Mafeking, are improving now. Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Lome Farrish,' near Courey’s Corners, on January 23, a son. BORN DOUBLEDEE—-In Wingham Gener­ al Hospital, on Friday, January 28, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Doubledee, R. R. 1, Wroxeter, a daughter. Chester Stewart R.A.C.I. (CHICAGO)' ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION General Repairs, Service Air Conditioning Phone 29 Wingham, Ont. “GET YOUR SLICE OF THE SAVINGS” We have sent you a list of 400 items at real savings —if you have not received yours ask us for one. 1938 Taxes * payments on accountof 1938 taxes up to 90 per cent, of 1937 taxes. Interest at the rate of Five- per <Jent. pet an* num will be allowed on such prepayments. - Prepayments of tax«s wust be made at the Town Treasurer’s Office, Town Hall. W. A. GALBRAITH, Treasurer, Town of Wtngham. funds raised. The society as a whole raised over $400.00. The ttkh of the society is to reduce the church defet.