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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-05-12, Page 8..................;y ‘/wwpg!^ t"'>' ''i "* W’*1'1*?? W <* '“ ^WjB page; eight <„. ■<#■ *•■■■ -..—■---------- WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES 7 ‘ # Thursday, May 12th, 1938 Show Starts at 8.00 p.m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 7.45 and 9.45 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 12th, 13th, 14th WALTER WINCHELL BEN BERNIE SIMONE SIMON ----In ~ "Love and Hisses” Winchell and Bernie in another feud to the finish— Simone Simon sings and the whole show is support­ ed by the clowning of Bert Lahr and Joan Davis. Also “Leon Errol Comedy” and “News” Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, May 16, 17th, 18th MICKEY ROONEY C. AUBREY SMITH « JUDY GARLAND ------In------ Thoroughbreds Don’t Cry Two kids and a race horse in a picture you will nev­ er forget. It’s a good show for the whole family. “Also “Crime Does Not Pay” and “Traveltalk” Coming—SPECIAL—May 23, 24, 25 — ROSALIE WHITECHURCH Mr. Jack Gillespie was in Toronto two weeks aga writing his examina­ tion to secure his Hoisting Engin­ eer’s Certificate. He wrote in the De­ partment of Labour, Parliament Buildings, and was successful. Con­ gratulations. Mrs. Lance Grain spent the week­ end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Gilmour of Turnberry. Mrs. Gilmour has been improving somewhat during the past week. This community extends sympathy to Mrs. George Pocock and the fam­ ily of the late Mr. Pocock. Mr. Ed. Gaunt sold his hundred­ acre farm on the 2nd Con. of Kin­ loss to Mr. John McMillan last week. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Patten and Miss Isabel Fox, of Wingham, spent Sun­ day at the home of their mother, Mrs. A, Fox. Mr. Wilfred and Mr. Gordon Mc­ Ewan, of Denfield, visited on Sun­ day at the home of their uncle, Mr. Jas. Sutherland, and also with Mrs. McCormick, of Turnberry. 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We have a good Selection of Smoked and Cooked Meats on display in our case. Every meat sliced to your requirements, See onr display. Miss Lettie Fox went with Mrs. Cox, and Mr. and Mrs. Alec. Mann­ ing, of Belgrave, to Wilton Grove on Saturday to attend the Anderson- Scobie wedding in Westminster Unit­ ed Church. Miss Fox visited with her sister, Mrs. Patten, of Lucan, on Sunday and Mrs. Cox visited on Sat­ urday with their neice, Mrs. Harold Wagner> of London. Mrs. A. Emerson and Mr. Jas Em­ erson were in Blyth on Saturday at­ tending the funeral of the late Mr. Edward Haggitt. Miss Bertha MacKay, of Stratford, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hector MacKay. Mrs. Lome Du/nin and son, J. D., of St. Helens, and Mrs. Flarry Tich- bourne of Goderich, spent Sunday at the home of their mother, Mrs. David Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Basil Thompson, of Caledon, spent Sunday last at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moor?. Mrs. Forsythe and Mr. Jas. Mor­ rison, of Toronto, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. MAPLE LEAF PEAS No. 2 Size ......---............ Tin 10c LELAND TOMATO JUICE .. ......................28 Oz. Tin 10c COUNTRY KIST BANTAM CORN ......................... 10c Tin SHREDDED COOCANUT ______ ______r....... 19c Lb. SHELLED WALNUTS Fresh Stock .............. 39c Lb. LELAND’S TOMATO KETCHUP .............18c Bottle LELAND’S SWEET MIXED PICKLES --------------- 25c Jar FRESH ASPARAGUS 3 BUNCHES ...................—. 25c CHOICE CAULIFLOWER ................. 20c Each fresh Celery hearts ,............................................... 10c Bunch FRESH CARROTS 2 Bunches 15c Morrison. Quite a number of the S.S. No. 14 pupils were in Goderich on Thursday evening last attending the Musical Festival there. These pupils played a friendly game of baseball with the Fordyce school pupils on the S.S. 14 school grounds Friday afternoon and won 16-12, with the teachers, Miss McBurney and Miss Hunter acting as umpires. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Cornelius vis­ ited on. Sunday at Walton with her sister, Mrs. Hueston and Mr, Hues- ton. Mrs. Cecil Falconer and Angus, al­ so Mrs. J. D. Beecroft and Florence were at Seaforth on Friday visiting with the latter’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. Andrew Kirk. Mr, and Mrs, James .Snowden, Mr. George McRoberts and Mr, and Mrs. Wellington Nixon attended the fun-: eral of the late Mrs. Agnes Rogers in Orangeville last Tuesday. Mrs. Rogers is an aunt of Mrs. Snowden and Mrs. Nixon. Mrs. J. F. McLean was in Walker­ ton last week visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cross. The W.M.S. of the United Church held a tea at the home of Mrs. J. Tiffin on Wednesday last. Mrs. J. G, Gillespie was in St. Thomas last week attending the 12th annual meeting of the W.M.S. of London Conference Branch, and while there visited with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gillespie of New Sarum. The monthly meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute was held last” Thurs­ day in the hall with the President, Miss Grace Richardson, in charge. After the opening exercises, the roll call was answered by the paying of fees and'tongue-twisters. Mrs. Ezra Scholtz and Miss Grace Richardson were appointed to attend the District Annual meeting at Belmore in June. The following program was given, community singing “Annie Laurie”; reading, Mrs. Emerson; piano solo, Mrs. Ezra Sclioltz; reading, Mrs. R. Gaunt; Talk on Institute Motto “If the members were all like me, what kind of an Institute would our Insti­ tute be?” taken by Mrs. Victor Em­ erson, proved very interesting and in­ structive. The President gave a talk on current events, and the ladies de­ cided to hold the meetings for the year on the second Tuesday of each month. After singing “Home, Sweet Home,”, the meeting was closed by the National Anthem. The ladies then took part in an exchange of bulbs and plants. Dr, and Mrs. Harold Robinson and son, Campbell, of Walkerton, spent Sunday last at the home" of his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kitpatrick, of Exeter, are spending a few days this week at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Mason, who has been under the doctor’s care. Mr. and Mrs. MacLaughlin and baby daughter, of Detroit, spent Sun­ day at the home of her mother, Mrs. Joe Chamney. Mrs. John Kilpatrick and children of Lucknow spent a few days last week vvith her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. At the meeting of the young peo­ ple of the Presbyterian Church Mon­ day evening, the President, Mr. Tom Wilson, was in charge. Mrs. Cecil Falconer read the Scripture lesson and the president led in prayer. Miss Janet Craig read a paper on India work at Birtle, Mr. Jas. Wilson sang a solo, and Rev.- J. Pollock gave an interesting talk on Current Events, Mrs. Rhys Pollock led in 'prayer and after the last hymn the meeting was closed by repeating the Lord’s Pray­ er in unison. The regular weekly meeting of Y. P. U. Was held in the United, Church, on Monday evening with Mrs. Jas. Falconer in charge. Miss Doris Mc- Clenaghan read the Scripture lesson and Miss Agnes Gillespie read the Bible story. Mr. Millan Moore gave a reading and Mrs. J. G. Gillespie led in prayer. The topic, Missions and Human Uplift, was taken by Miss Muriel Watt. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Patterson and family, of Lucknow, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Wm. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnstort, of Lucknow, spent Sunday with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn. BELGRAVE Wm. H. Armstrong The funeral of the late William H. Armstrong was held on Saturday af­ ternoon from his late residence when a large number of friends and rela­ tives gathered to pay their last res­ pects. Mr, Armstrong, who was in his 78th year, wa’s highly respected by all who knew him and will be 'greatly missed in the community. His wife predeceased him by nineteen months, He is survived by three dau­ ghters and four sons, Martha, at home, Mrs. Walter Messer, .Palmers­ ton, and-Gertrude in Windsor, Wil­ lard at home, Lawrence, Henry and Roy, all of Windsor. Mswy* beautiful floral tributes Bespoke their message PIPES Al! Shapes and Prices. Tobaccos all kept in ideal condition. OMAR HASELGROVE’S Smoke Shoppe. LONDON - WINGHAM MO TORWAYS Leave Wingham Daily except Sunday and Holidays Southbound" 7.30 a.m. — 3.30 p.m. Northbound to Kincardine 9 p.m, Sunday and Holidays Southbound-4.30 p.m. Northbound to Kincardine 10.30 p.m. of sympathy. The service was con­ ducted at the house and cemetery by Rev. J. B. Townend of Knox United Church, Belgrave. The pall-bearers were Gordon Walsh, Joe Holmes, Jas. Michie, Edwin Armstrong, Oran Rus­ sel and Clarence Marfin. Interment took place in Brussels Cemetery. Mother’s Day Service Mother’s Day was observed in Knox United Church* on Sunday in both Sunday School and Church ser­ vices. The program for the day was followed in the Sunday School. A reading was given by Anna Grasby and address taken by Norman Keat­ ing, the Superintendent. A flowering plant was presented to Mrs. C. R. Coultes, the mother who attended Sunday School the most Sundays in the .past year. At the'church service a choir of mothers led the singing and sang two anthems. The theme of the sermon by Rbv. Townend was al­ so in keeping with the day. Mr. and Mrs. W4. Smith, London, were yisitors> with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cole. ■ Mr. and Mrs. Alex Manning attend­ ed the Anderson _ Scobie wedding in London on Saturday. BLUEVALE Sunday School Met With Church On Sunday morning the Mother’s Day service was held in the United FIRST CLASS Watch Repairing AT REASONABLE PRICES WILLIAMS THE JEWELLER Official C. N. R. Watch Inspector.,, ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■DM "/Leaves Ma brushMarks" INTERIORS'EXTERIOR PA| NT I ELMER WILKINSON | Consult R. A. REID R. O. Eyesight Specialist for 20 years. Wingham Office: Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning Phone 5W for Appointment. Church with the pastor, Rev. A. V. Robb, in charge, Beginning with a processional of the choir, and with the Sunday School in attendance in a body, the service centred around the theme of the home life of the Wesley family, Mr. Robb described the religious work of John Wesley and George Hetherington told the story of Susannah Wesley. The choir contributed an anthem and Miss Alice Thornton sang a solo, Others taking part were Miss Irene Taylor and George Johnston. The rite of baptism was administered to the infant daugh­ ter of Mr, and Mrs. William McGee. Woman’s Group Plan Garden Party Mrs. C. Hetherington, Bluevale Rd,, was the hostess this month for the regular meeting of the Woman's As­ sociation of the United Church. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Edward Johnston presided and con­ ducted the devotional period. After singing “What a friend we have in Jesus” and repeating the Lord’s Pray­ er in unison, Miss ‘Mossie Milligan read a passage of Scripture. Three new members were received. The chief items of business were making plans for the annual garden party and arranging some work in the Sunday School room, At the close of the meeting Mrs. McGee, Mrs. Herbert Shiell and Mrs. S. N. Gallaher assist­ ed the hosess with refreshments. ------- f , Reports of Prov. W.M.S. Given The monthly meeting of the W. M. S. of Knox Presbyterian Church was held in the S. S. room on Thursday afternoon. The president, Mrs. Alex. Mowbray, presided.. The secretary read a letter of appreciation from Mrs. Kennedy, of Kapelle, Northern Ont., for supplies recently received from the society. Mrs. Walter Smillie read the Scripture lesson* from St. Mark’s Qospel and the president of­ fered prayer. Miss Olive Scott had charge of current events and gave an account of the last day of the Prov­ incial W.M.S. meeting held in Galt. This covered the reports from the Presbyterials, business in connection with by-laws, the ^election of officers and the closing message by Mrs. Daniel Strachan. Mrs. J. R. Greig read the chapter from the study book which dealt with the work of the med­ ical missionary and gave an instance where the wealthy paid lavishly for medical attention and the1 missionary in turn 'devoted these gifts towards hospital work. The June meeting will be held along with the second quart­ erly meeting of the Ladies’ Aid at the home of Miss Florence Fowler. Miss Elsie Smith and her sister, Genevieve, of Br'ucefield, visited with Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wettlaufer and son, Kenneth, of Maplewood, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wettlaufer. Mr. and Mrs. Meadows, Maple­ wood, with their neices, Mrs. D. B. Lowry and Miss Meadows. ‘Miss Hazel, Mundell is attending the Girls’ Conference at Guelph this • week representing the Bluevale branch of the Women’s Institute. Mrs. Mary Moffatt^ celebrated her 80th birthday on Sunday and spent, a part of the day with her sister-in- law, Mrs. Robert Mitchell at Wing­ ham. Mr. and Mrs. Harry White, Kitch­ ener, and Mrs. Reed and daughter, Audrey, Wingham, with their cousin, Mrs. Peter S. MacEwen. « Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hetherington, Toronto, spent Mother’s Day with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Heth­ erington, Bluevale Road. 0 Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Mathers and two daughters, Hepworth, were week­ end visitors with Mr. Geo. Mathers. Mr. and Mrs. P. D. King Have re­ turned to their home here aftfer Spending the winter months in Tor­ onto. Miss Elizabeth Robertson, who has spent the last few months in Toronto has returned home. ,t Mr. and Mrs. Fred Churchill, Ver­ non and Loreen, visited for a day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hamilton, Centralia. Mrs. Norman Mulligan and Miss Nelson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Churchill. . ST. HELENS Institute Elected Ofifcers The annual lheeting of the Wom­ en’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. R. J. Wood with 35 ladies present and with Mrs. W. A. Miller presiding? The roll call was respond­ ed to by, ‘‘The number of meetings I have attended during the year/1 and the paying of fees. Plans were made for the June Annual to which Mrs. E. J, Thom and Mrs. C. Taylor were appointed delegates. Dr* Treleaven was the guest speaker and he gave a practical and informative talk on ’‘Children’s Dentistry* Rdr the election of officers, Mrs* Lorna Woods, convenor of the nom­ inating coinmittee took charge and as the result of the vote by ballott — Continued — ’till May 14! OUTSTANDING VALUES Of the Year offered in Ladies’ Wear, Men’s Wear, House Furnishings. See your Dollar Day Bill for details. KING'S the following are the officers for the year. President, Mrs, W. A. Miller; 1st vice, Mrs. Lome Wood; 2nd vice, Mrs. Ewart McPherson; 3rd vice, Mrs. MceKnzjie Webb; secretary— treasurer, Miss , Mildred McQuillin; assistant, Miss Lila Humphrey; pian­ ist, Mrs. C. Taylor; district represent­ ative, Mrs. E. W. Rice; auditors, Mrs. J. Cameron, Mrs. E. J, Thom; flower committee, Mrs. Earl Durnin, Mrs. Jas. Grant, Mrs. Will Rutherford, Mrs. Chester Taylor; program com­ mittee, Mrs. George Stuart, Mrs. An­ drew Grant, Mrs. Durnin Phillips, Mrs. E. W. Rice, Miss Anne Watson; convenors of standing committees, education,* Mrs. W. A, Miller; home economics, Mrs. T. J. Salkeld; health and! child welfare, Mrs. G. Stuart; agriculture and Canadian industries, Mrs. Earl Grant; legislation, Mrs. E. Durnin; historical research and cur­ rent events, Mrs. E. W. Rice; com­ munity ‘ activities and relief, Annie Watson; Canadianization, Mr£ Pharis Mathers; peace education,. Mrs. Ed. McQuillin. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Woods of Dundas and Mrs. Arthur Whetham of Galt were visitors with Mrs. R. J. Woods for Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day Was observed in the United Church on Sunday morning when the theme of the service was “The Spirit of Christ in the life of the Home.” Gordon (M-iller told the story “The Epworth Parsonage Fire,” and Rev/ H. M. Wright gave the ad­ dress on "Scenes from ,the Wesley Home." Floral decorations included a basket of mixed flowers, a Mother’s Day gift to Mrs. R. K. Miller from her son, Stuart, of Hanna, Alberta. Neely Todd was home from Strat­ ford for the week-end. The regular meeting of the Y.P.U. was, held on Sunday evening with Isobel Miller presiding. Cuyler Ram­ age read the Scripture lesson afid Gordon Miller a, story on “Mother’s Empire.” The chapter from the study book was read by Cuyler Romage. Misses Vera Taylor and Freda Rin- toul are representing the Girls’ Hand­ icraft Club at the Girls’ Conference being held at Guelph this week. On Wednesday the girls will demonstrate the project “Clothes Closets Up-to- Date." A very successful social under the auspices of hte Girls’ Handicraft Club was held in the Community Hall on Tuesday evening when the program and music for the dance were provid­ ed by members of the Jolly Time Lit­ erary Society of East Wawanosh. Miss Vera Taylor, president of the club, was in the chair for the program which consisted of ’ solos, musical numbers) tap dancing, reading and a humorous pantomine. DONNYBROOK The W.M.S. meets at the home of Mrs. W. A. Campbell on Thursday, May 12th. The Women’s Institute held their May meeting on Wednesday after­ noon at the home of Mrs. Fred Moss, the President. Current events were given by Miss Lauretta Kinahan. Roll Call “Hints on Keeping the Baby Healthy” brought many excell­ ent suggestions. Mrs, R. Chamney, convenor of Health and Child Wei- mfluiMiiiaiiMiiiaiimiiHHniimiMiimiiHiiiBiiiMiMiiiaimiiMiiMimiiiaLiimMiiiaiiiiBiiiHur ! Wingham Baptist Church I a ' . " ." . ■■ Rev.! E. M. Laney, B*Th., Pastor. = g Sunday, 7 p.m. Subject — 10 Signs of i I THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST I g The ordinance or Baptism will be administered to i | a Household of Believers. I J Orders Taken — For — Floral Work Peoples Florist Phone 37. ._____ _____ _____ ________ Chester Stewart R.A.C.I. (CHICAGO) ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION General Repairs, Service Air Conditioning Phone 29 Wingham, Ont'. A Symbol of Devotion The monument you erect to mark a loved one’s resting place will be a lasting symbol of your devotion. We supply modern''memorials of every descriptions. And our prices are very reasonable. Call or write us and we will be pleased to sub­ mit an estimate without obligation on your part. Sand Blast where sand blast should be used. Pneumatic tools used where they should' be used. Buy your Memorials from the Wing­ ham Memorial Shop, where you get the better granites, the better polish and finish, the better .class of carving .and lettering for less money. You can save all Outside High Pressure Salesmen’s long distance travelling and selling ex­ penses, long distance hauling and, trucking and setting expenses and the high overhead expenses by buying your memorials from us. R. A. SPOTTON fare, was in charge of the programme' and was ably assisted by Mrs. D. Chamney, Miss Mae Redmond and Miss J. I. McAllister. Attendance, twenty-four. An invitation from’’ the St. Helens branch to meet with them at theif June meeting was accepted with pleasure. Miss Donna Armstrong spent a couple of weeks in Auburn with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson. ■ Mrs. Loosemore and sons, Jack and Freddie, of Glencoe, are spending a couple of weeks with Mr, arid Mrs. Fred Moss,