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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-04-28, Page 8PAGE EIGHT * WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, April 28th, 1938 Show Starts at 8.00 p.m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 7,45 and 9.45 p.m. Thursday, Friday. Saturday, April 28th, 29th, 30th MYRNA LOY FRANCHOT TONE WALTER PIDGEON ROSALIND RUSSELL ------In------- “Man Proof” A smart modern drama, with a generous sprinkling of comedy. Also “Patsy Kelly Comedy” and “Traveltalk” Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, May 2nd, 3rd, 4th JANE WITHERS WALTER BRENNAN ------In------- “Wild and Woolly” Jane Withers scores again in a Wild West char­ acter. at the Cornel Muriel Golfers! See the New “RANGER” Rain Proof Jackets with the SILVER LASTEX STRIP For Extra Stretch. Men’s and Women’s Models. $8.95 KING'S Also “Charley McCarthy and Edgar Bergen” “Col­ oured Cartoon” “A Day at Santa Anita” (Techni- colour) Coming May 5, 6, 7, Special — “STAGE DOOR” WHITECHURCH Miss Evelyn Pennell of Kinlpugh, .spent last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Pettipiece. Mrs. Hardie Simpson and chidren of Culross spent last week at - the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patterson vis­ ited on Friday last at the home of Orders Taken _ For — Floral Work Phone 37 Mr. and Mrs. Richard McWhinney of Dungannon. Mr. McWhinney strained * the ligaments of his back last week, j when he fell backwards from a ladder i he had been using to shingle a barn, j Miss Rose Caskinet of Kitchener j visited for a few days last week with j Miss Margaret Waddell. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Patterson and children of Lucknow spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Wm. Taylor. Mrs. Will Conn viisted for a few days over the week end at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harold John ston of Lucknow. Miss Helen Barbour of Fordyce ’ spent the week of holidays with her ( grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Pct tapiece. Miss Eleanor Sprung, who has been visiting with her aunt ,Mrs. Clarence Cox, returned to her home boro o'n Sunday. Miss Flora Coulter of Normal School returned Monday after spending the holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Coulter. I Miss Lettie Fox, Miss Genevieve Watt? and Donald Watt left on Fri­ day to spend the week-end at the home of Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Watt of Toronto. The young people of the St. Flelens United Church were entertained by the young folks of the United Church here on Monday evening. The St. in Lones- Stratford there on Helens folks had charge of the pro­ gram, and games and contests were played in the basement, and lunch was served and a social half-hour was much enjoyed. Rev. and Mrs. Jas. Scobie of Kit­ chener annnounce the engagement of their eldest daughter Vivienne Jean, to Thos. Donald Anderson, of Stur­ geon River Gold Mines, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson of Auburn. The marriage to take place in First Church, Westminister, on Saturday, May 7th. This announcement is of in terest to this community as Rev. and Mrs. Scobie have been known in this district for many years as he "was a former pastor of the Presbyterian Church here, and their family attend ed S. S. No. 10 Kinloss, Mrs. Lance Grain left on Sunday with her brother, Mr. Robt Currie of Wingham and her sister, Mrs. Ken nedy of Sarnia to be with their broth er, Mr. Spence Currie, whp is very seriously ill in the Hospital in Fos­ toria, Ohio. . Miss Winnifred Farrier returned to Toronto on Sunday after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier. Mr. and Mrs. Len Westbrook of Goderich visited on Sunday home of his aunt, Mrs. Jas. ius. Mrs. Gibson Gillespie, Miss Watt and Miss Agnes Gillespie motor­ ed to Exeter on Tuesday to attend the W. M. S. spring Presbyterial meeting,and Mr. Robt McClenaghan accompanied Rev. H. M. Wright. Miss Marjorie Falconer, who spent the past week with Miss Jean Wel- wood, returned to her home in-Wing­ ham on Saturday. Mrs .Lome Johnston of Cedar Val­ ley vpsited one day last week at the home of ,Mrs. W. R, Farrier. Mr. Clarence McClenaghan was in Brussels last Friday attending the meeting of the young people’s Con­ vention. Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw and Kenneth weer in Goderich visiting relatives last Monday. The Easter Thank offering meet­ ing of the W. M. S. of the Presby­ terian Church yas held last Thursday with the President, Mrs. Robt Mow­ bray in charge. Mrs. Henry Godkin read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. R. J. Ross led in prayer. Mrs. Dun­ can Kennedy of Wingham sang a solo and the Missionary work on the. Bhil fields was discussed by Mrs. Murray. Mrs. J. Craig and Mrs. Pat­ terson and Mrs. Robt loss led in special prayer for the missionaries, and Mrs. J. Pollock and Mrs. James Laidlaw sang "There is a green hill far away.” Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Gaunt and children of Marnoch’* visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred David­ son on Sunday. Miss Mary Weir who has been spending her holidays there, left on Tuesday to visit with friends in Toronto before leaving for her position at Mt. MacGregor, New York. Mr. Kenneth Laidlaw spent the week-end with friends in Woodstock. Mrs. Jas. Straiighan of Goderich, visited on Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw and after calling there, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Straughan went on to Wingham to visit with relatives there. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. .Habkirk were in Kincardine on Saturday attending the-wedding of her brother, Mr. Wm, Pettigrew, and acted as attendants. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Casemore, Mar­ ian and Chester of Turnberry, also Mr. Oscar Casemore of Stratford, visited Ernest OLVERS Cash Store Phone 116 4 Week End Specials ’Golden Areas Sliced Peaches, Choice quality ...-..............20c 1 Cake Lifebuoy for lc, yith 1 Large Rinso, all for .....26c Clark’s Pork & Beans ..-.....10c Ramsay’s Fresh Fruit Marmalade ................-.......29c (Orange, Grapefruit & Lemon) Poly Prim Stringless Cut Beans, 1 Can ..........1........10c Salted Peanuts ...........2 lbs. 25c Alymer Pitted Cherries Choice quality ..................19c Large Juicy Prunes ...2 Lbs. 25c Pitted Dates ......-.....2 Lbs. Fresh Dates .............3 Lbs. Berryland Farm Apricots Choice quality ...........can Pride of The Valley Sweet Corn .......... 2 cans Falcon Brand Catsup Large Bottle.. .................. 25c 25c 17c 19c ,17c Courtesy Prompt Delivery Our Slogan “You have tried the Rest, Now Try the Best.” communicate with Mrs. Keating. The Roll Call was responded to with the paying of fees and naming or sing­ ing of a line of your favorite song. A splendid paper was given on the subject of "Music in the Home and Community” by Mrs. Jas. Taylor. Mrs. C. R. Coultes had the paper on Current Events. As this was the An­ nual Meeting, the report of the years work was read by the secretary and showed a-great deal of work had been done. Eleven regular meetings had been held when splendid papers had been given by members and also ad­ dresses by guest speakers.. Current Events had been discussed at each meeting also musical numbers and on Sunday with Mr. and Mr: Casemore. BELGRAVE !■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■ COMING BACK AGAIN £ 1 “UNCLE FRED” MAY I on the FIRST Of MAY !■ With His Heart-Throb Radio Artists s Another Opportunity to see and hear the Theremin—the instru- ■ ment played without the touch of human hands. gj A crowded Church last time — Come early or stand. g I WINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH | j IM# A.M. 3.3« AM. 7.00 AM. |3.S0 P.M. Mrs. N. Keating Again Institute Head The April meeting, of the Belgrave Women’s Institute met on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. N. Keating. The meeting was in charge of Mrs. N. Keating the president, who opened the meeting with all singing the Ode and repeating the Lord’s Prayer. The minutes of the previous meeting were adopted. One quilt top had been put together and was dis­ played. Mrs. Clifford Logan local leader for the Girls Sewing Class, reported that six girls were taking the course. It Was decided to send one delegate to the Girls* Conference in Guelph in May and Mae Trisby Was appointed with Helen Yttill as alternate. The special prizes donated to the school fair were set as follows: Girls .over 10 years—Laundry Bag, hand made from a flour sack, r Girls 10 years and under—Geran­ ium in bloom from slip planted after April 1st, 1938. Boys over 10 years — Footstool, handwork and unpainted. Boys 10 yrs and under— Collection of garden vegetables not to exceed 10 varieties. It was also voted to pay the Dis* trict and Federal fees. It is expected that some flower roots will be planted at the Cemetery early in May. Anyone wishing to con* tribute perenials for this work may readings given. Papers on Mottos were also given which had mjmy splendid thoughts. A delegate was sent to the Girls’ Conference at Guel­ ph and also two girls to the achieve­ ment Day at Clinton. A class of girls alos took the project “Bedroom Ac­ cessories” and another class is work­ ing on the project “Cottons may be smart.” The Home Conference in Furniture re-arrangement was also contributed to keeping the grass cut in the cemetery and planted flowers in the flower bed. A community Memorial Service was also sponsored by the Institute and was held at the cemetery early in July. Donations were also given to the local skating rink, Red Cross for the help of' crip­ pled. children following the Infantile Paralysis Epidenic, A euchre and .dance was held in the Hall when a very enjoyable time was spent. Two quilts were made and sold, another made and given to an needy family and another donated to a family who had lost their home by fire. Cards, were sent to the sick and shut-in at Christmas and letters of sympathy to those bereaved. A group of Corona­ tion Teas at 10c were held and the quilts were worked at in these meet­ ings. The financial statement showed a small balance on hand. Mrs, C. R. Coultes was in charge of the election of officers which re­ sulted as folows: Honary Pres.,—Mrs. M. A. Wheel­ er, President, Mrs. N. Keating, Vice- Pres., Edith Procter, 2nd Vice Pres., (Mrs. H. Wheeler, Secretary, Mrs. R. H, Procter, Assistant, Nora Van- Camp, Treasurer, Mrs. J. M.. Coul­ tes, Press Reporter, Mrs, C. R. Coul­ tes, Pianists, Mrs. Carl Procter, and Mrs. Jas. Taylor, Branch Directors, Mrs. G.. Higgins, Mrs. S. Procter, M. Armstrong; District Directors, Mrs. C. R. Coultes, Outlook Committtee, Hellen Yuill, Laura Hopper, Mrs. R. J. McKenzie; Mrs. W. Pocock; Audi­ tors, Mrs. G. Higgins, Laura Hopper; Program Committee, Mrs. Jas. Michie and Mrs. W. Armstrong and Mrs. Earle Anderson. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. C. R. Coultes on Thursday, May 26th at 1.30 P.. M. when Miss E. Slicter of the Depart­ ment will be present for the sum­ mary Day of the Home Conference. The meeting was closed with the National Anthem and a social time enjoyed when lunch was served by the and hostess asisted by Mrs. Pocock Mrs. M. A. Wheeler. BLUEVALE Former Resident Passes Word was received here a few days ago of the death at North Fairfield, Ohio, of Mrs. Frank Gannett, form­ erly Georgina Duncan, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duncan. Mrs. Gannett was a resident of Blue­ vale through her young girlhood until her marriage. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband and two. sons, Norman and Robert, several sisters in Saskatchewan, one sister, Mrs. Mary Marsh, of Woodstock, and Mrs. Ag­ nes JIarper, of Morrowville, Ohio. Consult Elders Were Inducted At the morning service in Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday, the pastor, Rev. J. R. Greig and the mem­ bers of the session, W. S. Davidson, John Mundell and Archie Messer, or- xlained and inducted Messrs. Eldred- Nichol, John Kirton and J. C. Hig­ gins to the Session. Following the service, Mr. Greig preached from Tit­ us 1:5 “"Ordain elders In every city as I have apponited thee,” giving the his­ tory of appointing elders and their duties. R. A. REID Eyesight Specialist for 20 years. Wingham Office: Williams* jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning Phone 5W for Appointment.. G. B. D. SECONDS ’• 3. Sizes YOUR CHOICE - $1.90 At — OMAR HASELGROVE’S Life of Rev. Goforth Reviewed Claude Belsmith presided over the regular meeting of the Y.P.S. in Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday ev­ ening. After Eldon Kirton had read a Scripture lesson from St. John and Mr. Greig led in prayer, Mr, Belsmith gave an account of the life and work of Rev. Jonathan Goforth, D.D., who was born in Essex County in 1859. He told of his education.at Knox Col­ lege, his opportunity of going to For­ mosa supported by Knox College stu­ dents, the hardships and difficulties during the Boxer Rebellion in Honan, China, and lastly his work in Man­ churia. o Mt. Belsmith is a nephew of Mrs. Goforth. Phone 161Prompt Delivery HALLOWI DATES.... . WALNUT QUARTERS SHREDDED COCOANUT ... COLEMAN’S PURE LARD ............2 lbs, 25c PICAKE SHORT­ ENING ...... 2 lbs. 25c O.K. Unwrapped Laundry SOAP............... 10 Bars 25c EXTRA SPECIAL PEASCORN - TOMATOES ..10c Tin GOLDEN WAX ’ BEANS.......................... 10c Tin CHOICE SOCKEYE ' 44/> SALMON ... 19c Small Tin® By M Pure Orange MARMA- LADE ...........25c 32-oz. Jar REDEEM COUPONS HERE EXTRA SPECIAL HIGH GRADE BROOMS FRESH, SIZE 24’s Pineapples.......19c Each NEW TEXAS CARROTS ............... 5c Bunch Large, Choice GRAPE­ FRUIT ............. 5 For 25c fresh ASPARAGUS ... FIRM, NEW CABBAGE ...... FIRM, RIPE TOMATOES .. A BLEND YOU WILL LIKE SMITH’S FOUR O’CLOCK TEA 25c Each 10c Bunch 5c Lb. 15c Lb. 59c Lb. LUX COUPONS ALSO REDEEMED HERE. well,” the meeting closed with benediction. the nei- the Caught Trout from Kincardine Pier Piers at Kincardine harbor are swarming with anglers these days af­ ter Clare Ireland hooked a 13-pound trout from the north pier. Whit Rut­ tie caught a seven pounder in almost the same place. Many Paid Last Respects A large number of friends and ghbors attended the funeral of late Mr. David Ramsay last Thurs­ day afternoon, interment being made in Bluevale cemetery. The service was conducted by the Rev. J. R. Greig and the pall-bearers being Messrs. Charles Forrest, James Peacock, Dav­ id Johnston, Robert Forrest, Walter Smillie and Robert McLennan. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Micklejohn of Kingston,^ spent a part of the Easter holidays with Mrs. Micklejohn’s par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Ramsay. Mrs. John Pugh, Mitchell, who was here attending the funeral of her bro­ ther, the late -David Ramsay, is visit­ ing for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Ramsay. , iMrs. Alex. Moffatt has returned home after’ spending three months with her friend, Mrs. Faggan, Kings- vilje. J. Wesley Beattie, Ethel and Flor­ ence, ’of Seaforth, visited on Sunday with their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Garniss. Injuring While Operating Saw While operating the saw at the mill Tuesday of last week Mr. R. F. Gar­ niss had the first finger on his right hand taken off at the third joint. He was taken to the Wingham General Hospital where he remained for a short .time, He is making favorable progress. Chester Stewart 4 R.A.C.I. (CHICAGO) ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION General Repairs, Service Air Conditioning Phone 29 r Wingham, Ont. FIRST CLASS Watch airing AT REASONABLE PRICES WILLIAMS THE JEWELLER Official C. N. R. Watch Inspector. PRESENTING ■in In the . I N Delegates Apopinted to Presbyterial The regular meeting of the W. M, S. was held in the school room of the United Church op Thursday of last week, Mrs. W. J. Johnston presiding. Meeting opened by singing “O Mas* ter of the waking world” followed by several short prayers, and Scripture reading. Mrs. Geo. Thornton read the devotional leaflet “The Church and the wo rid-wide Kingdom’* and Mrs. Joseph Breckenridge gave a short talk on Temperance. Mrs. Curtis was ap­ pointed delegate to the Dresbytetial to be held in B&etcr, and Mrs. Jim Johnston as Superintendent of the Mission Circle, Mrs. Johnston; to be [ the delegate from the Circle.) After | singing “He llveth long who Hveth —• Featuring — A CHOIR OF OVER 40 VOICES. A FASHION PARADE OF WEDDING GOWNS of years gone by, some fifty years old. MRS. VANWYCK, Dramatic Reader. GORDON DAVIDSON, and his Piano Accordian. MARGARET PARTUSHEK, Soprano Soloist. A MALE QUARTETTE. ADMISSION 25 Cents.