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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-02-24, Page 16PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, March 3rd, 1938 Show Starts at 8 pjn< P* Thursday, Friday Saturday, March 3rd, 4th, 5th JANET GAYNOR — KOBER TAYLOR -------In ——- "I “Small Town The screen adaption of the widely-read Saturday Evening Post story, starring two of Holly­ wood’s ■ favourites. Also “News” a 9? Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 7th, 8th, 9th JOHN BOLES IDA LUPINO JACK OAKIE —In----- for Your A gay, romantic comedy of crossed swords aind double-crossed sweethearts. Also “Bridal Griefs” “Dumbs The Word” (Edgar Kennedy) “Rhythm in a Night Court” WHITECHURCH Mr. and Mrs. Chas Gillespie and Donald and Betty of New Sarum, visited on Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie and with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hodgins of Holyrood, and Jack Gillespie, who accompanied them, spent the week­ end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Gillespie. Miss Merle Wilson R. N. left on Monday to visit with friends in Tor­ onto and with her sister, Miss Agnes Wilson R. N. of Whitby. Mr. Harry Bailey of Wingham spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Cornelius. Miss Winnifred Farrier of Toron­ to spent the week-end at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier. Miss Muriel Patterson of Lucknow spet the week-end at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Wm. Taylor, Rev. Robt Barbour of Toronto, spent the wek-end at the home of his brother, Mr. Wm. Barbour. The Young People of ,St. Helens United Church are presenting their play, "Safety First” in the institute Hall on Thursday night under the auspices of the Y. P. U. of the Unit­ ed Church here. a All the ladies of the W. M. S. of the local Churches have been invit­ ed to atend the annual Day of Prayer being held in the United Church here on Friday, March 4 th, at 2.30 p.m. The W. M. S. of the United Church are holding a tea at the home of Mrs. John Gillespie on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tiffin, Mr. and Mrs. George Tiffin, of Kinloss and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Falconer of Culross visited with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rising of Saltford last Wed­ nesday evening. Evangelistic Services I In the City Mission, Wingham |MARCH 4th to 2.0th | REV. AND MRS. J. G. GROUT Of Tonasket, Washington, Radio Artists of Ta­ coma, Washington, are the Evangelists who sing and preach the Gospel. Times of Services: March 4th and 6th! — Rev. P. G. Lehman, of Owen Sound, will open this campaign Fri., 8 p.m. Sunday: Sunday School, 2 p.m. Meetings 3 and 7.45 p.m. AIL Are Welcome. The regular meeting of the Fire­ side Club met last Wednesday even­ ing at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. Rob­ ert Mowbray with a splendid atten­ dance. The president, Mr. Bert Cuil- imore was in charge of the meeting. A short program consisting of a trio by Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw, Mrs. Fred New­ man, Mrs. Habkirk, sang, My Old Kentucky Home. Mr. Jas. Falconer played a violin number accompanied by Norman Welwood on the mando­ lin, and Mrs. Falconer at the piano. Miss Reta Purdon gave a reading. Mr. Ezra Wehvod saong, Little brown Jug,and Miss .Velma Scott gave a reading of the French Habitants. Misses Verna Purdon and Marjorie Purdon sang a duet, and a quartette, Mrs, Jas. Laidlaw, Miss Velma Scott, Mr. Jack Pollock and Mr. J. D. Bee­ croft sang, Southern Memories. The Journal was read by Miss Aleta Blun­ ter, teacher of S. S. No. 14, and prov­ ed veery interesting and humorous. This was to be a- hard time meeting and prizes were given for the most appropriate costume, the prizes go­ ing to Velma. The judges, Agnes Mackay, Dorna McClenaghan,, Robt. Mowbray, Scott and Ezra Wellwood. The young folks were invited to gp to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw for the next meeting. After lunch the young folks danced and played cards until closing time, ‘ Mr. Chas Martins black driver died one day last week. Mrs. Ezra Scholtz spent Monday in Wingham with her aunt, Mrs. Wm. Adair. Miss Muriel Purdon of St. Plelens, spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roebrt Purdon. The regular weekly meeting of the young people of the Presbyterian Church was held on Monday evening with Jack Pollock in the chair. The scripture lessons were read by Jack McLean and Mrs. Johnston Conn. Elroy and Kenneth Laidlaw, Norman Welwood and Rellison Falconer sang “Let the Lower Light’s Keep Burn­ ing”, and the topic was in charge of Jack Pollock who spoke on, “The Word and the World, or the Way of the Witnesses. Norman Welwood led in prayer, and after the closing hymn, the Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unison. At the Monday evening meeting in the United Church, Clarence McClen­ aghan was in charge. The scripture lessons were read by Doris McClena­ ghan and Agnes Gillespie, and Mr. Millian Moore gave a reading, and Miss Lettie Fox led in prayer. Rev. PI. M, Wright read the story accom­ panying the slides of the dried out areas in Saskatchewan. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Robinson and Ernest attended the funeral of the late Mr. Jas. Nicholl in Wingham last Friday. I FIT <7W1> ’GH Wwr JBLdl w* JKaJKw ] Cash Store ■ Phone 116 Week End Specials Woodbury’s Facial Soap 3 fop........................... 25c Jelly Beans ...... ............ 17c lb. St. Patrick’s Humbugs, lb. 14c 2 lbs, for........................... 25c 1 Small Oxydol for lc with 1 large Oxydol, all......... Clark’s, Tomato Ketchup 12 Oz. Bottle.................. Westminster Toilet Tissue 4 for ................................. Dole Pure Pineapple Juice ...15 Gold Medal Asparagus Cut­ tings ..................-......-....... Walker’s Sodas...-......2 lbs. : Ivory Soap ....... 7c; 3 for : Golden Areas, Peaches Sliced or Whole ........... Brunswick Sardines, 1 can .. 5c Tip Top Prue Orange Mar­ malade, 32 oz.....—......„...., 23c Kellogg’s Corn Flakes with Glass Bowl Free...3*for 25c Fresh Fruits - Vegetables 26c 15c 25c 17c 25c 20c 19c Courtesy Prompt Delivery Our Slogan “You have tried the Rest, Now Try the Best.” grandson, Norman Hall, of Western University, London. Miss Florence Fowler spent the past week with her friend, Mrs. Dale at Walton, The World’s Day of Prayer service will be held in the .United Church on Friday, afternoon. All ladies are in­ vited to attend. * Mrs. A. F. Meiklejohn of Kingston spent a parents, and her few days recently with her Mr. and Mrs. Allan Ramsay uncle, David Ramsay. ST. HELENS The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallact Miller was thp scene of a pleasant gathering on Wednesday 'evening last on the occasion of a- handkerchief shower arranged by the members of the Girls’ Handicraft Club and their leader, Mrs. McKenzie Webb in hon­ or of Miss Laurine Miller. Laurin’e, who has been assistant leader of the club, leaves next week to enter Strat­ ford General Hospital as a student nurse. Little Doris Taylor, dressed as a nurs.e and holding a white para­ sol from which were hung the par­ cels containing many lovely handker­ chiefs, was drawn into the living, room by little Billy Webb on his ex­ press wagon. The gifts were opened and the accompanying verses read by Lauraine to whom the gathering was a complete surprise. After she had expressed her appreciation to the WASH DAY BECOMES A PLEASURE BLUEVALE Institute to Meet March 10th The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held on Thursday afternoon, March 10th, at the borne of Mrs. J. Curtis. The Roll Call, Some Well Known Abuse of Hospitality. Motto: Houses are made to live in, not to look at. Mrs. Roy 'Purvey. Miss Duff will give a paper “The Pioneers of Huron Coun­ ty.” Music and a contest. A paper on Canadianization will be given by Miss Dorothy Greenway. Visitors are welcome. Orders Taken — For — Floral Work Peoples Florist Phone 37. With A MAXWELL Qaulity Electric Washer This Washer Com­ bines Beauty with „ Efficiency. $57 to $135 Y.P.S. To Buy Piano Claude Bellsmith presided over the regular meeting of the Y.P.S. in Knox Presbyterian Church on Friday even­ ing and read as the Scripture lesson the 8th Psalm, and Mrs. Greig offer­ ed prayer, During the business per­ iod arrangements were made for the purchase of a piano for the Sunday School room. The society is planning the presentation1 of a play. Rev. J. R. Greig gave a talk on the Life of Ste­ phen Leacock. The Bible contest on the Life of Christ was conducted by Mrs. J. R. Greig. Miss Alba Mow­ bray’s side won the greater number of points. fjaze _ "Leaves NofiruihMdrki'' INTERIOR §EMERlot PAINT I ELMER WILKINSON | See this Modern, Smart Washer that has all the latest features at MACHAN BROS. We will gladly give you a demonstration. Easy Terms if desired. Thomas E. Nichol, Montreal, and Mrs. Arthur Challacombe, of Toronto spent the week-end with their broth­ er, Eldred Nichol and Mrs. Nichol.* They were home attending the fun­ eral of th'eir father, Mr. James E, Nichol. Miss Loreon Naylor, Molcsworth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Higgins. Miss Bernice Hogarth spent the week-end at her home, in Goderich. Mrs. R. H, McKinnon who has been a patient in the Clinton Hospital has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wettlaufer and son, Keith, of Maplewood, spent Sun­ day with his parents, Mr. and. Mrs. j. W. Wettlaufer. Mrs. Peter S. MacEwen was a week-end visitor with relatives at Brussels. Mr, and Mrs. John Half returned from Parkhill the end of the week. They were accompanied by their Glasses Consult R. A. REID Eyesight Specialist for 20 years Wingham Office: Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning Phone 5W for Appointment. ...tri, ill girls several interesting contests were enjojyed. The remainder of the even­ ing was spent in dancing by the girls and their friends, numbering, around forty in all. The annual Banquet under the aus­ pices of the Y.P.U, was held in the basement of the United Church Fri­ day evening with over one hundred in attendance. The room was prettily decorated with streamers of pink and green, the hand painted place-cards and other table decorations carrying out the same dainty color scheme. Af­ ter all had partaken of the bountiful supper a program of toasts and speeches interspersed with readings and musical numbers was enjoyed, with Rev. H, M. Wright as master of ceremonies. He proposed the toast to “Our King andt Country” which was responded to by singing of “God Save the King” and “O Canada.” The toast to "The Young People in Our Church” proposed by Lome Woods, wag responded to by Cuyler Ramage, that to the Ladies, given by Earl Dur­ um in the absence of Gordon Miller, was responded to by Laurine Miller; readings were given by Miss Gene­ vieve Walt, of Whitechurch, and by E. W. Rice, and solos by Mrs.'Rice and Mr. Mochrie. Mr. Milan Moore brought greetings from the White­ church Y.P.U.. The 'guest speaker was Rev. George Wylie of Benmiller who told of many of his experiences as a student missionary in what is now the dried-out .area of the West. He ended: with an appeal to the young people for their suport in the present missionary need. An interesting feat­ ure was the presentation of a hand­ some Bible to Laurine Miller, An ad­ dress of good wishes and appreciation was read by Stanley Todd and the presentation was made by Dick Wea­ therhead. After Laurine had express­ ed her thanks all joined in singing “Will ye no come back again?” The pleasant gathering was brought to a close by the singing of “Blest be the tie that binds.” T BLYTH Wm. Johnston spent London during the ' Born—>In Blyth, Wednesday, Feb. 16th, to Mr. and MrL B. Walsh, a daughter. Born—-In Clinton Hospital, Feb. 20, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sloman, of Cap- reol Jet., Northern Ontario, twins, a daughter and son. Mrs. Wm. Armstrong is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. Johns­ ton. The Women’s Day of Prayer will be held on Friday afternoon in Unit­ ed Church. St. Michael’s R. C. congregation held a euchre and dance Monday ev­ ening. Blyth String Orchestra sup­ plied the music. Mr. and Mrs. a few days in week. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. McKay have returned from visiting friends in B. C. The .annual “At Home” tendered by the officers and members of Blyth Lodge No. 303 A.F. & A.M. on Fri­ day night was a delightful affair. The earlier part of the evening was em­ ployed in cards and crokinole, Mrs. Craig of Grand Bend, won first prize in cards and Ed. Sillib second, while Miss Jean Phillips won first in crok­ inole and Mr. R. R. Watt for the gents. Following the games a tastily prepared lunch by the C.G.I.T. was served and the evening’s program concluded by a short program, of read­ ings, instrumentals and vocal solos. BELGRAVE Miss Mae Young of London spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Young. Mrs. J. A. Brandon is spending a week or so with Mrs. Haugh, Wing­ ham. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Jas. Young fell and broke her left arm near the wrist and sprained the right wrist. We wish her a speedy recov­ ery, Freda Jordan has been very sick during the week with a doctor and nurse in attendance but is gradually improving. The annual meeting for the Day of Prayer will be held in Knox United Church on Friday afternoon when all the ladies of tile community will be welcome. SALEM ? Mr. Joseph Vogan and Miss Lillie, from cast of daughter, Belmore, spent one day last week with Ml and Mrs. John Gowdy, Mr, Walter Bush spent the week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. Johh McEw­ en of the 2nd of Turnberry. Miss Iva Gallaher spent a few days recently with friends in Wingham; Mr, Ernest Baldwin and daughter, Irene, of Starbuck, Man., paid a fly­ ing visit for a couple of days last week with Wm. Weir and other friends, The Bost Social held in the church on Tuesday night of last week by the Young People in connection with the League, was well attended. The pro­ Prompt Delivery FOR Plionp 161 ■I> SHOP AT DALTON’S FRENCH DRIP COFFEE . .'35c Lb. FRESH GROUND, TRY IT, YOU’LL LIKE IT SOLD ONLY HERE CLARK’S SPAGHETTI No. 1 Tins ............... 2 for 19c CONNORS KIPPERED HERRING .. ............... tin 15c MACLARENS IMPERIAL JELLY POWDERS 6 pkgs 25c READY CUT MACARONI In Bulk........................2 lbs 13c TUNA FISH FLAKES 7 oz. 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TIP TOP CHOICE PUMP­ KIN .............. 2 large tins 25c TIP TOP CHOICE' TOMATO JUICE ....— 2 large tins 25c TIP TOP PIE CHERRIES SOLID PACK ....... 2 tins 29c REDPATH’S PURE CANE SUGAR . 10 Lbs. 55c With Dollar Order (Sugar Not Included) FRESH ICEBERG HEAD LUTTUCE I................. 6c head FRESH* RHUBARB ......-..................».......... 10c head SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT ..-.................... ............ 5 for 25c gramme was enjoyed by all present. There was also a Box Social held in Powell’s .School last Friday night. The boxes were sold by auction. There was a good programme and the school house was crowded. All pres­ ent enjoyed themselves. JAMESTOWN and Mrs, Dan Cassidy enter­Mr. ‘tained their friends and neighbors to a very enjoyable party- Thursday ev­ ening. Mrs. Harry Wright and Marie spent a few days last week with! Mr. and Mrs. Milton Parr. ’ V Mervyn Grainger visited in Tor­ onto over the week-end with his sis­ ter, Irene. Mr. Charlie Johnston is on the sick list at present. The theatre, was in an uproar. “They’re calling for the author,” said the manager. “But I can’t make a speech!” re­ plied the man responsible for the play. The manager grabbed the play­ wright and as he shoved him toward the curtain he said: "Well, just go front and tell them you’re sorry.” TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR The typographical error. Is a slippery thing, and sly, You can hunt till you are dizzy, 1 But it somehow will get by, Till the forms are off the presses It is strange how still it keeps; It shrinks down into a corner And it never stirs nor peeps,. 4 in FRESH NEW RADISHES .....................-.............. 5c bunch NEW CABBAGE FOR SALADS ................. 2 lbs 13c NEW CARROTS ...............................2 bunches 15c That typographical error, Too small for human e’yes, Till the ink is on the paper, When it grows to mountain size. The boss he stares with horror, Then he .grabs his hair Snd groans; The copy reader drops his head Upon his hands and moans— • The remainder of the issue May be clean as clean can be, But that typographical error Is the only thing you see. Pipes Lighters Playing Cards, Mouth-Organs and Magazines — At — OMAR HASELGROVE’S Chester Stewart R.A.C.I. (CHICAGO) ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION General Repairs, Service Air Conditioning Phone 29 Wingham, Ont t WINGHAM ft Town of Wingham 1938 Taxes > iA^p^rs maY make payments on account of 1938 taxes up to 90 per Cent, of 1937 taxes. Interest at the rate of Five per cent pet an­ num will be allowed *on such prepayments. » Prepayments of taxes must be made at the Town Treasurer*® Office, Town Halt W. A* GALBRAITH, Treasurer, Town of Wingham. u