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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-05-19, Page 8* Show Starts at 8.00 p.m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 7.45 and 9.45 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 19th, 20th, 21st TYRONE POWER SONJA HENIE The graceful and beautiful Queen of the Ice, starr ing in a production, that sparkles with gay tunes and romance. Also °The Three Stooges’’ and “News” Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, May 23, 24th, 25th SPECIAL Also Coloured Cartoon Admission: Adults 35c, Children 20c Cl WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Peoples Florist Phone 37. Chester Stewart R.A.C.I. (CHICAGO) ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION General Repairs, Service Air Conditioning Phone 29 Wingham, Ont. ■WHITECHURCH Mr. ghter, day with their mother, Mrs. Robb, at the home of Mr. Thos. -Gaunt. Rev. R. Hicks of London took the service in the United Church here on Sunday and gave a splendid talk on the xyork of tjie Ontario Temperance and Mrs. H. Brewer and dau- Betty, of Brussels, spent Sun- Wingham Baptist Church Rey. E. M. Loney, B.Th., Pastor. TWO VISITING PREACHERS 11 a.m. — Rev. H. D. Moyer (Ontario Temperance Federation). All opposed to the present beer legislation urged to attend. 7 p.m. — Mr. Fred Beck, Supt. of Harriston United Sunday School, Gospel Singer and Lay Preacher of the old-fashioned Gospel. The Male Quartet of the Harriston United Church Will sing. 5 i ■IM I Moderate Prices Satisfactory Glasses To many thousands of people in Western Ontario the name of Reid, The Optometrist, is inseparably associated with eyes and glasses. So many of their friends have found the real satisfaction •for which they had been looking that they naturally say: “Go to Reid for complete satisfaction with yotir new glasses.” R. A. REID, R. O. Eyesight Specialist, At WilHaths* Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 'to Noon. Phone 5W. Mr, and Mrs, James Peacock mot ored to Kingston on Thursday to at tend the graduation of their younger son, George, who secured his B.A. de gree from Queen’s’University, Miss Ruby Duff, Reg. N., Mrs. G. Smith, MisS Bessie Duff, Toronto, and Mr. J, Votz, Welland, Miss Dor othy Aitken, Drayton, were week-end guests at the home of Miss Mary Duff and Mrs. Aitken, Mrs. Thomas Coultes has returnee home after spending the winter in n Organization. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Henderson and children, of Wingham, spent Sunday with his father, Mr. Thos. Henderson. Miss Agnes Wilson, R.N., of Whit by, spent the week-end with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Jack McIntyre, of Langside, spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Cecil Falconer. Mr. J. G. Gillespie and Jack and Mr. Ab. Taylor left on Monday to commence their summer’s work at Southampton with the Towland Con struction Co. . . Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cox spent Sunday at the home of his parents, in Goderich. Mr. Joe Laidlaw celebrated his 79th birthday on Sunday with about twen ty-five guests, members of his fam ily and grandchildren, and two sis ters and a brother. We congratulate him.' Miss Anna May Carrick of Listow- el, spent the week-end at her home here. Born—On Tuesday, May 10th, to Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Moore, a son. Mr. Barbour and Miss Muriel Watt motored with Mr. Jack McMillan to Toronto on Sunday and spent the day with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Watt. Mr. Calvin Robinson and Mr. White, of Tilsonburg spent the week end at the home of his father, Mr. Thos. Robinson. . Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirk, of Sea forth, spent Wednesday at the home of their daughter, Mrs. J. Di Bee croft. ■ ■ Quite a number from here attended the Minstrel Show at the Red School onj?riday evening audfall enjoyed the entertainment. Mr. and Mrs, Lance Grain and Or ton spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Gilmour, Turnberry. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson and Ernest and Everett, visited on Sun day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ce cil Wheeler, of Morris. Mrs. Musgrove and Mrs. W. J. Greer, of Wingham, visited at the home of the former’s sister, Mrs. F. Henry, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, John Richardson and family spent Sunday at Nile with Mr. and Mrs. Angus McDiarmid. Miss Janie Alton, Belgrave, spent the'week-end with Miss Agnes Patt erson. Mrs. J. Pollock, Mrs. Robt. Mowb ray and Mrs. Albert Patterson were at Ethel on Tuesday last attending the W.M.S. Presbyterial of the Pres byterian Church. Mr. Wm, Scott and Miss Marvelle of Kinlough, spent Thursday with Mr, and Mrs. Albert Patterson. Mrs. Leonard Knight, of Inwood, spent the week-end with her aunt, Mrs. David Kennedy. Mr. Joe Laidlaw met with an acci dent on Monday when returning from his sop’s, James Laidlaw, when going down the school hill on the 12th Con, the hold-back broke and the horse started to kick and run, he hung on, until the horse swung at the corner, and then he was thrown out on the road. His face was badly scratched and was badly swollen and his hand was so badly swollen that it was not known whether a bone was broken or not. We hope he suffers no ill ef fects from such a tumble and shaking up. The young people" of the United Church are presenting their three-act humorous play “Cabbages or Dollars” in the Institute Hall on Thursday, May 26th. At the meeting of the young peo ple of the Presbyterian Church Mom day night, the President, Mr. Tom Wilson, was in charge. The Scripture lesson was read by Miss Janet Rob ertson and Miss Merle Wilson played a piano solo. The topic, The Psalm of Psalms, was ably taken by Mrs. J. Pollock, and Mrs. Conn read a pa per on May Time in England. The Teachers’ Training Course, held each Monday evening, was discussed and a motion was made to send delegates. The next meeting will be held in Lucknow. M1*- Tom Wilson led in prayer. Mrs. Thos. Inglis and daughter, Barbara, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Inglis of Clifford, and Mrs. Fred Davidson, spent Sunday at Marnoch with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Gaunt. Miss Agnes Gillespie was in charge of the meeting of the Y.P.U. at the United Church on Monday evening, and Mrs. Lott read the Scripture les son. Mrs. J. G. Gillespie led in pray er. Miss Luella Laidlaw read a pap er on Work in the Maritime Provinc es, and Miss Muriel Watt, Miss Ag nes Gillespie, Mr. Millan Moore and Mr. Clarence McClenaghan, who had attended the Y.P.U. Presbyterial at Brucefield on Saturday, gave short re ports of the meetings they attended. Mr. McCJenaghan, who was appoint ed President of the Presbyterial for next year, also gave a short talk the work. on BLUEVALE of on of The regular monthly meeting the Women’s Institute was held Thursday afternoon at the home Mrs. George Thornton. The presi dent presided. 'The Roll Call resulted in seven new members being added to the list. A communication was read from the St. John Ambulance Assoc iation; no action was taken as the branch is considering making applica tion for a course in Home Nursing and First Aid. Mrs. Aitken continued her lesson in “Buymanship”, shoes and stockings being the two articles dealt with. Many good suggestions were received and a good discussion followed. The lessons will be contin ued at the June meeting.^ The ques tion of holding the annual convention at Guelph, as has been suggested, was discussed from all angles. The co operative programme in Home Econ omics was also studied and consider ed in relation to district projects as well as some busines items from the District Executive meeting. At the close of the meeting Mrs. James Breckenridge and Mrs. Joseph Breck enridge assisted the hostess serve re freshments. FIRST CLASS Watch Repairing AT REASONABLE PRICES WILLIAMS THE JEWELLER Official C. N. R. Watch Inspector. PIPES All Shapes and Prices. Tobaccos all kept in ideal condition. OMAR HASELGROVE’S Smoke Shoppe. LONDON - WINGHAM MOTORWAYS * 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. Toronto. Her daughter, Miss Mabie Coultes, returned with her mother for a short holiday. Mrs. Neil B. McEachern, Louise and Gilbert, returned to their home at Mount Forest on Sunday after a month’s visit with • her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Garniss. The weekly meeting of the Y. P. U. of the United Church was held on Sunday evening with a good attend ance. The president, George Hether ington, read the Scripture lesson from Isaiah, chapter 50, and W. J. Johns ton led in prayer. The topic, from the study book “Youth in the Home” was taken by Miss Bernice Hoggarth and Mrs. W. J. Johnston sang “Throw out the life-line.” Rev. A. V. Robb continued, his weekly talks us ing as his text, Matt. 14:27 “Jesus spake unto them saying, Be of good cheer. It is I, be not afraid.” He also offered the closing prayer. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown, Pais ley, spent Sunday with their cousins, Mrs. Lau-ra Kirton and Mrs. J. Curtis. Mrs. Alex. Mowbray is at Lucknow nursing Mrs. Kenneth Mowbray and infant son. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McDonald, Brussels, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Messer. BELGRAVE and .Mrs. R. H. Coultes andMr. Billie, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Stonehouse and Mrs. H. McGuire spent Sunday with friends in Dorchester. Miss Lilia Taylor, of Wellesley, spent the week-end with her parents, Jas. and Mrs. Taylor. A Symbol of Devotion The monument you erect to inark 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 R, J. Scott is spending the week in Toronto, Date of Meeting Changed The May meeting of Belgrave Wo men’s Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. C. R, Coultes on Thurs day afternoon, May 26, Miss Slicter, of the Department, will be present from 1.30 until 3,00 o’clock to con duct the Summary Day on the pro ject “Room Re-arrangement,” . Roll Call — A suggestion for the year’s work and programmes. .There will be a pot luck supper. All ladies of the community are cordially invited. A meeting of all who. are interest ed in a Community Playground, was held in the Orange Hall last week. Harold Vincent acted as chairman and Kenneth Wheeler as Secretary. After a full discussion of all matters relat ing to the venture, Mr. Clarence Wade was appointed Treasurer and Mr, Chas. Coultes, Assistant, Temp orary committees were appointed to get things started; permanent com mittees will be appointed at a later date. The temporary committees in charge of arrangements are as fol lows; Ground Com., Messrs. C, R. Coultes, C. Wade and Alec. Young; Committee for . organizing ^amongst ladies, Misses Freda Jordan, Jean Higgins and Doris Scott; Committee for organizing the interest of men .and boys, Morris Leach, George Michie, Jesse Wheeler, Jack Higgins, Ken Wheeler and Gordon Nethery. Mr. C. R. Coultes offered a field east of Bel grave and this offer was accepted. Two diamonds will be scraped by the township grader in time for the open ing night on Tuesday, May 17th. It is hoped that provision may be made for activities for all who may be in terested. Arrangements have been made for softball and football for the opening night; other equipment will be procured as needed. The commit tee hopes that it may'be able to fin ance the effort by voluntary subscrip tions of 25c per person for the play ing, season with a rnaximum of 50c per family where there are several members of'the same family interest ed. EAST WAWANOSH COUNCIL . Council met on May 10th with all the members present. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Two resolutions were read and passed to be forwarded to the Coun ty Council for consideration at their next meeting, one requesting that body’ to initiate proceedings to have Huron County'‘made a Restricted T. B. Area, the other deploring the rum ored proposal of tile Provincial Leg islature to abolish County Councils as this- Municipal Council consider that they are a useful legislative body, be ing in close touch at all times, with the taxpayers of their respective counties, and their record of intelli gent and economical expenditures should warrant their continued exist ence. No further extension of. time was extended to those in arrears for 1937 taxes, these amounts to be hand ed over to the county in due time for collection. The following accounts were paid: Dept, of Health, insulin $1.05; C.O.F., hall rent $40.00; Allan Pattison, bal. salary as Collector $15.00; W. J-. Mc Gill, Dragging $18.80; Fred Cook, dragging $8.80; Geo. Wightman, dragging $8.80; L. Wightman, dragg ing $12.00; N. Bolt, dragging $3.20; C. Robinson, rep. crusher and crush ing $84.00; Joe iterr, trucking $113.- 40; R. M. Shiell, cleaning ditch $3.00; Herson Irwin, cleaning ditch and cul vert $5.00; J. Geddes, spikes, 50c; S. McBurney, sal. as Road Supt. $62.00; bills paid $1.25; D. Rae, rope and bolts $1.25; D. Murray, rep. sleeve $1.00; Supertest Co., oil $13.80; Met allic Roofing Co., road sign $2.65; Dorn. Road Mach. Co., repairs $48.95. Council adjourned to meet again on Tuesday, June 7th, as a Court of Re vision on the Assessment Roll and or dinary township business. A. Porterfield, Clerk. BLYTH The Home and School Association will hold a meeting in the Continua tion School at 8 p.m. on*Friday, May 27th. An election of Officers will be held and refreshments served at the close of the meeting. The annual district convention of West Huron Women’s Institute will be held in Memorial Hall, Friday, June 3rd. Mjss Hopkins, of the De partment of Agriculture, and Mrs. Crozier, of Walkerton, will address the convention. Mr, Harry Phillips was seized with a stroke of paralysis and is in a pre carious condition at the home of Mrs. Stanley Dougherty where he has made his home for softie time, The first edition of the Blyth Standard, Under the new management, canid outd.n Wednesday, and we hope with the co-operation of our citizens, this journal ^ill attain its former Thurgcfcy, May 19th, 1938 New Curtains Complete Your Redecorating Scheme Special This Week-End Scotch Net Curtains, reg. 1.25 .. Rayon Net Curtains, reg, 2.00.................... .. 89c , 1.39 Adjusta Net Curtains ...................... 1.39 to 4.00 Swiss Net Curtains ........ Clearing at half-price Frilled Curtains, 2% yds. long, with tie-backs and valance, Reg. to 3.50 Reg. to 2.00 Curtain Nets .., Side Drapes .... • < I KING’S status of efficiency. Mr. Blackwell is relieving Mr. Rob ert Winters, teller in Bank of Com merce, for a couple of weeks. At the evening service the mem bers of Blyth Oddfellows Lodge.No. 366 were present with many visiting brethren. A large congregation was in attendance. The special music con sisted of a duet by Mrs. R. Shaw and her daughter, Helen, and a solo by Jamniie Simms. Both of these num bers were well rendered and gave in spiration to the worshippers. Rev. Mr. Brook was in charge of the serv ice. Hepreached on “Three Links of Oddfellowship, Friendship, Love and Truth.” His text was 1 Corinthians 13:3 “But the greatest of these is Love.” Announcing A New Line of High Quality Paint Products ENAMELS $1.25 Quart .70 Pint PAINTS $1.00 Quart $3.50 Gallon Guaranteed Linseed Oil and Lead Paints. 9 The Wallpaper Shop ELMER WINKINSON DECORATOR Phone 161Prompt Delivery SPECIAL CHILDREN LOVE IT MacLAREN’S PEANUT BUTTER 4 Lb. 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Mr. and Mrs. John MacDonagh and three little sons have moved from the farm on the 10th con., formerly own ed by Mrs. James Cook, now-owned by Mr. Harold Gardner, and have moved to the farm near Zion Church which he bought from Mr. Fred Ritchie. , MAPLE LEAF PEAS No. 2 Size ................ Tin 10c LELAND TOMATO JUICE . - i—.............28 Oz. Tin 10c COUNTRY KIST BANTAM CORN ........................ 10c Tin f SHREDDED COOCANUT ------------------------- 19c Lb. SHELLED WALNUTS Fresh Stock.. ...............39c Lb. LELAND’S TOMATO KETCHUP ............ 18c Bottle LELAND’S SWEET MIXED PICKLES .................. 25c Jar