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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-03-24, Page 8Show Starts at & p.m a 1 Great Values WHITECHURCH BLUEVALE Hi of there, on Saturday after- Phone 161 BELGRAVE Hueston and daughter, Brandt, and Harry Ed- Mr. Hugh spent the his father, The Miss sing- pres- theria, it was decided not to do any­ thing at present about one here. This meeting was in charge of the legisla­ tion committee, Mrs. C. H. Wade and Mrs. H., Wheeler being convenors, of is Thursday, March 24 th, 1938 IOLVERS Mar. 31, April 1, 2 — Special “LOST HORIZON” Courtesy Prompt Delivery Our Slogan “You have tried the Rest, Now Try the Best.” miiiitttiimiiiiiiimiiitMiiiiiiisiiiiiiiiiimiHiiiin'tiiufititr News Ahead Of Time | FOR® “Mountain Music” WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 24, 25th, 26th MARTHA RAVE BOB BURNS An hilarious comedy with a hill-billy setting. Also “Crime Does Not Pay” and “News” Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March' 28, 29, 30 th FRED ASTAIRE JOAN FONTAINE BURNS AND ALLEN ------In — “A Damsel In Distress” A modem romance with America’s No. 1 dancing star and comedy team. The story is by P. G. Wodehouse. Also “Phony Boy” Mr. and (Mrs. Perrie Pennington and family, of Culross, spent last week-end at the home of her broth- . er, Mr. Wendell Taylor. The young women’s Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church met last week at the home of Miss Catharine _ LeavesNo tirufh Marks’ INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINT ELMER WILKINSON F FIRST CLASS Watch Repairing AT REASONABLE PRICES WILLIAMS THE JEWELLER | Official C. N. R. Watch- | Inspector. ■ ■—gmrwwiii1imi'i'i Mowbray, with a good attendance, the President, Miss Grace Richardson was in charge, and thS^Scripture les­ son and Bible Study were taken by Mrs. Rhys Pollock., The ladies are practising for a short Easter play. Readings were given by Miss Velma Scott and Mrs, J. Pollock, and the chapter in the study book on “Un­ touchables in India,” was taken by the President. The next meeting is to be held at the home of Miss Merle Wilson. Mr, and Mrs. George Richardson, of Guelph, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hughes, of Teeswater, spent Sunday last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Richardson. * Mrs. Jack McIntyre, of Langside, spent a few days last week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Purdon. Miss Winnifred Farrier was in Hamilton on Saturday attending the wedding of Mr. Farrier’s niece, Miss Mabel Sherriff, daughter of Mrs. Sherriff and the late Mr. Milton Sherriff, which took place at the Un­ ited Church noon. Mrs. Jas. Miss Rena wards, of Walton, spent the week-end at the home of the former’s sister, Mrs. Amos Cornelius. Mrs. Wm. Shaw and Mr. Roy Mao- Gregor, of Toronto, spent the week-I ship of Mr. Goldie Wheeler. Lunch end at the home of their mother, Mrs. I was served and a social time was en- Jas. MacGregor. Prompt Delivery Mrs.9 Leonard Knight, of Linwood, spent the week-end at the home of her aunt, Mrs. David Kennedy.. The W.M.S. of the United Church held a tea at the home of Mrs. Mac Ross on Friday last. The ladies were making blocks for a quilt. Miss Hazel Hybine and Henderson, of Listoewl, week-end at the home of Mr”, Thos. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart McBurney and Lavina and Gladys visited on Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. King, of Turnberry, who celebrated their 50th anniversary on March 21. Their many friends in this commun­ ity extend best wishes to them, Mrs. Jack Flannigan, of Toronto, has been visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T, Inglis. Mr. and Mrs. Ryhs Pollock are en­ tertaining the Fireside Club this Wed­ nesday night. Mr. Chas. Lever cut down a beech tree at the river last week and when down ‘angry bees swarmed around. The top was hollow and held quite a store of bees and honey. Mr. Jack St. Marie was called and took put both bees and honey. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church was held last Thursday with the president, Mrs. Robt. Mowbray, in charge. The Scripture lesson was read by Annie Laidlaw, and Mrs, R. Ross led in prayer. The topic “Our Work in Japan” was taken by Miss Annie Kennedy and Miss Merle Wil­ son, with (Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw leading in a special prayer for the mission­ aries. The W.M.S. of the United Church met on Wednesday last with the pres­ ident, Mrs? V, Emerson, in charge. The Scripture lesson was read res­ ponsively. Arrangements were made to hold the Easter Thank-Offering meeting in the Easter holiday week. Mrs. Lott led in a special prayer for Miss Wellwood in China and Miss Clark in Africa. Mrs. Emerson had charge of the topic “The Manifold Ministry” and also gave a reading, “My First Winter in Japan.” temperance slips were read and Lettie Fox led in prayer. After ing “The day.Thou gavest,” the ident closed the meeting with prayer. Mr. Roland Grain, Mr. and (Mrs. L. Grain were called to the home of their sister, Mrs. Thos. Gilmour, in Turnberry, on Sunday, on account her sudden illness. Mrs. Grain staying with her. The young folks of the Y.P.U. the 'United Church motored to Blue­ vale United Church last Friday even­ ing and put on the program, Mr. Wright having charge of the topic, and Messrs. Garnet and Russel Far­ rier giving a duet on their clarinets, and Mr. Bert Cullimore sang a solo, and Mrs. Farrier led in prayer. After the program the young folks enjoyed games, and contests under the leader- SHOP AT Smith’s Economy Food Store SMITH’S FOUR O’CLOCK TEA ... (BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE) 55c Lb, LAUNDRY STARCH -................. 10c Lb. CLOTHES PINS, ROUND '------- -----.....-----..... 3 Doz. 10c O.K. 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Miss Genevieve Watt was the leader in a travelogue of Mission Work, with several reading letters of the progress of the mission work at different stations around the world. Misses Lettie Fox and Anna May Carrick sang a duet and (Miss Lettie Eox led in prayer. x Reports are coming in of the bad condition of back roads, where the road bed, has been badly heaved and broken. FRESH SALTED PEANUTS ................................ 2 Lbs. 25c PURE ORANGE MARMA­ LADE ...............__32 Oz. Jar 25c CLOVER LEAF RED CO­ HOE SALMON ... Tall Tin 29c NEW CHEESE 21c Lb. FRESH PEANUT BUTTER ....................... 2 Lbs. 25c SEEDLESS RAISINS ..................-..... 2 Lbs. 25c CHOICE DATES -----------------------3 Lbs. 25c CHOICE APRICOTS ..................................... 21c Lb. MADE RITE PASTRY FLOUR 65c 24 Lb. Bag TRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY CHOICE SPY APPLES .....6 Qt. Basket 29c and 33c SUNKIST NAVEL ORANGES ... 25c ahd 35c Doz. FRESH CELERY HEARTS 10c Bunch NEW CABBAGE 5 c Lb, SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT Large Size...............5 for 25c SPANISH ONIONS .....................—.... 3 Lb..25c NEW RADISHES —..— 5c Bunch FRESH HEAD LETTUCE ...---- ------------2 Heads 15c We catty Cold Meats, Bacons, Bologna, Weiners, Etc., also Gib- son’s, Seaforth or Neal’s Wonder Bread and Hostess Cakes, Always Fresh. Phone 161. and they arranged the following pro­ gram. Roll Call—A Traffi cRule, was well responded to. Miss Doris Scott had a splendid paper on Current Ev­ ents. Mrs. /as. Michie gave a very interesting reading which was much enjoyed by all. Miss Winnie Lane sang a. very appropriate Irish solo. R, J. Scott was present and gave a very instructive talk on the ways of legislation and different phases of government. Mrs. l’ocock, who had been leader for the class “Bedroom Accessories” had members of the class at the meeting'and they exhibit­ ed several articles which they had made and these proved very interest­ ing' and showed- the splendid work done by the girls. Mrs, M. A. Wheel­ er treated all to candy in honor of her 83rd birthday, and this was much enjoyed. The meetitig was closed with the National Anthem. Lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. C, Wade, R. McCrea "and Mrs, J, An­ derson, and a very pleasant afternoon brought to a close. One glance at our tre­ mendous stock of new Spring wearing apparel for men will convince you that you are looking at many of the greatest values in a lifetime. The suit illustrated is a half­ belted, pleated, semi­ sport suit in smart gray and blue plaid. A beauty at Mrs. C. R. Coultes, Mabel and Jim spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs, Fred Reid and family, at Varna. Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Mines and fam­ ily, of Niagara Falls, N.Y., spent the week-end with relatives here. Harry Reid, of Varna, was a visitor with Jim Coultes the first of- the week. Held Ice Cream Social A very pleasant time was spent in the Orange Hall on Friday evening when the members of Trinity Angli­ can Church Choir sponsored an ice cream social. The first part of the evening was spent in progressive crokinole. A short program of mus­ ical number and tap dancing followed, Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed. $19 Two Pair of Pants H.E.Isard&Co. MEN’S WEAR “THE APPROACH OF THE-. I WORLD’S DARKEST | ' HOUR” 1 Will be Rev. E. M. Loney’s i subject, Baptist Church, Sunday, 1 7 p.m. | - ALL WELCOME. I iitiiniHttiiHttiitHiihtVnuifiiHiiitiiiiiiutttifiitifniiiniiiiu Cash Store Phone 116 Institute Held Fine Meeting A very interesting meeting of the Women’s Institute was held last week' at the home of Mrs. H. Wheeler in Belgrave when there was a good at­ tendance of members and visitors pre­ sent, Mrs. N. Keating, the president, conducted the meeting which was op­ ened with the Ode and Prayer. The minutes of the previous meeting were adopted and the treasurer’s report re­ ceived. The quilt blocks were brought in and arrangements made to finish them. A donation was also .given to the cemetery board.' Mrs. Clifford Logan was appointed leader and Mrs. R. Procter assistant, to attend the class in Wingham when the project “Cottons May Be Smart” will be giv­ en to the various leaders on March 29th. As a free Toxoid Clinic had been held in Wingham and many from here had taken advantage of the treatment for the prevention of diph- Week End Specials Kellogg’s Corn Flakes With Cereal Bowl ... 3 for 25c Raspberry, Strawberry Jam 25c Tip Top Marmalade 32 Oz. .............................25c No. 4 Peas ..,............ 3 for 25c Muffets ...................... 2 for 19c Shredded Wheat...-...2 for 25c Spanish Onions .........3 lbs. 25c Schneider’s Shortening 2 lbs. for 25c Lipton’s Red Label Blk Tea t................................. »/2 lb. 33c Lipton’s Orange Pekoe ....................:............ ’/2 lb. 35c Peanut Butter...........2 lbs. 25c Ginger Snaps ........... 2 lbs. 25c McCormick’s Butter Sodas .............. 1 Lb. Package 17c Cascade Salmon...1 lb. tin 15c ........................... 2 for 25 c Christie’s Ginger Wafers ....---—. ................ 15c Pkg. Harry Horne’s Dessert Pud­ ding Powders ...........1 pkg. 5c Orders Taken For — Floral Work Peoples Florist Phone 37 Reforestation Subject of Address at Institute Although road conditions were bad, a good number attended the open meeting in the school room of the United Church on Monday evening, sponsored by the Women’s Institute. The President, Mrs. J. Wickstead, Occupied the chair and introduced the programme which was opened with community singing. A piano duet by Jack and Helen Mowbray, a chorus by the school children, under the dir­ ection of Mr. G. Wheeler, a Scotch solo by Rev. A. V. Robb, an Irish sel­ ection by Miss Alice Thornton and a solo “Trees’’ by Rev. J. R. Greig, comprised the musical numbers. Mrs. W. J. Johnston and Mrs. Alex. Mow­ bray acted as accompanists. The president expressed regret that the District President, iMrs. Harold Spier of Brussels, was unable to be pres­ ent as expected, and introduced the guest speaker for the evening, Mr. Ian MacLeod, Agricultural Represen­ tative for Huron Counjty, who spoke on the subject of Conservation and Reforestation. He spoke of conserv­ ation under the heads, Winds, Soil Erosion and Water Shortage, the last being the most important. He feels that everywhere people should be awakened to the need of conservation efforts and the necessity of each and every one doing something if only in a small way. He spoke of the value of the wood lot to the farmer and the way it has been depleted. He explain­ ed fully the Government distribution of forest trees and the method of suc­ cessful planting. At the close of the. meeting lunch was served by mem­ bers of the society and a social time’ enjoyed. Entertained Whitechurch - Society On Friday evening the Y.P.U. of the United Church had for their guests members of the Whitechurch Y.P.U. who presented the program. The president, Millan Meore, presid­ ed. The Scripture lesson was read by Miss Lettie Fox and Mrs. Farrier of­ fered prayer. The Rev. Mr. Wright had charge of the topic. Other num­ bers on the programme included a solol by Mr. Bert Cullimore, a read­ ing by Miss Doris McClenaghan, and a clarinet duet “The Stranger of Gal­ ilee’’ by Messrs. Garnet and Russel Farrier. Mr. G. Wheeler, convenor of the social committee, had charge of a period of games, following the de­ votional meeting. Refreshments were served by members of the Bluevale Society. The groups les* Aid were Weeks. Work the homes of sou, 1st con., liott, 4th con., Turnberry, ami Mrs. R. F. Garniss in the village. Tea was served at all the meetings. Mrs, E. J« Sutton has returned from a three-week visit with friends iij Toronto. Mr. Mowbray, Whitechurch, spent the week-end with his son, Alex, and Mrs. Mowbray. Friends will be glad to know that Mr. Thomas Stewart has returned home from Toronto General Hospital of Knox Church Lad- active during the past meetings were held at Mrs. William Robert- Morris; Mrs. J. J. El- and is with his brother, Dr. R. L. Stewart, at Wingham. Mr. Stewart underwent a major operation and is making favorable progress. The members of Knox Presbyter­ ian Church are asked to elect three new members to session.- Votes will be received on Sunday, March 27th and April 3rd. D. K. Alton and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alton. The roads here are in bad condition from .the heavy rain Friday night and the frost coming out. ASHFIELD John Blake has sold his farm nephew, iMr. Elmer Johnston, having an auction sale of his Chester Stewart Mr. to his He is stock and implements on Friday af­ ternoon, March 25th. We are all very sorry to lose Mr. and Mrs. Blake, but on account of poor' health, he is com­ pelled to give up work. Mr. and Mrs. Lome Webster, near Seaforth, spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Webster, 9th con. Sorry to hear that Mrs. Sam Sher­ wood ha§>. to remain in bed for two weeks. Mrs. Sherwood has been troubled with her heart since New Year’s. Miss Rhoda Cook, of near Lucknow, is assisting with the work. Mrs. Andrew Culbert, 12th con.; spent Thursday afternoon with her ncice, Mrs. Dynes Campbell and call­ ing on (Mrs. John Mullin and Mrs. ! Nelson. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Sam Morrison and Melvin, east of Lucknow, spent Sat-' urday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. ■ R.A.C.I. (CHICAGO) ELECTRIC • REFRIGERATION General Repairs, Service Air Conditioning Phone 29 Wingham, Ont. 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