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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-07-14, Page 5Thursday, July 14th, 1938 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES IS ARD’S ECONOMY PRICES *»w«MaimiwM«wwa»a>wwMi ■■ mi ........... ............. Big Bargain Festival is now going on in Women’s and Men’s Wear Stores. Now is the time to buy. This is the store for choice of Big Stock and Value. Women’s Ready-to-Wear Department Summer Dresses in new sheers, Dotted and .Floral Voiles and Crepes, Suits, Coats, ^Waists, Skirts and Knitted Wear, all on sale at Bargain Prices. . . Bargain Specials . . Sports Wear, Showing a complete stock of Bathing Suits in new styles, Slacks, Shorts, Beach Wraps and Suntan Dresses, all selling at Economy Prices. Sale of Hosiery — All first quality Supersilk in Chiffons and Crepe in all the best shades, all sizes, Sale....... . 59c and 69c White Mesh Gloves, smart for Summer wear. Special 49c and 69c White Washable Purses - latest styles, exceptional value to clear at........................................,...•........................... 59c Aprons, New stock of Print Aprons, Bargain at............25c - 35c Rayon Lunch Cloths, Size 52x52, Rich Colors and Patterns. Priced to clear............... 59c Girls’ Slacks, High Quality, madle from navy or brown drill cloth. Sizes 14 to 20. Sale................... $1.00 Girls’ Shorts, made in good style, full roomy sizes. Colors, Blue, Brown, White. Sale............. 59c, 69c, 79c Bathing Suits — Complete range of Girls’ and Women’s Suits made in new styles of Botany Wool. Best Colors. Prices ......;...................*............. $1.95 to $2.95 A Line of Girls’ bathing Suits to clear at.. ........ 79c Children’s Panties—Well made, of good quality Rayon, fancy trim. Sizes 2 to 6 .......................................—.......—........ 25c Also Sizes 8 to 14,' now for .....................—-------.... 35c Women’s House Dresses, Colorfast Prints, now only......... 59c Special Sale of New Sheer Dotted and Floral Pattern Voiles. Choice range of colors. All are .36 inches wide. Bargains at ..........*.................................................................... 29c, 35c, 45c Silk Crepe olf good quality, yard wide, in colors of Black, Brown, Wine, Navy. Sale to clear at ............ 39c Prints — A range of Colorfast Prints, New Patterns, Yard Wide, now.........1------------------ ----------------- ---------- ---- 15c Towelling >— Pure Linen Roller Towelling, regl value 20c, y Now on sale at.................—...... 15c Curtain Net in Ecru shade, Reg. 30c .................. 25c Rugs in Congoleum, New Patterns in Bedroom size 6x9 ft.... $2..95 Smaller Size, 3x6 ft. on sale.................. $1.25 See our range of New Patterns in all widths of Linoleums, Oil- cloths, and Congoleums. Choice Collection of Patterns. ISARD’S STORES PHONE 68 - - WINGHAM MHMl■■ ST. HELENS Mr. Robert McGuire, of London, and Mr. Stuart McGuire of Prince Al bert, Sask., called on old friends here as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Thom. The July meeting of the Women’s Institute was held in the Community Hall on Thursday afternoon with about thirty ladies present. The roll call was responded to by “Suggestions for a Picnic.” It was decided to hold the annual community picnic and committees were appointed to arrange for it. Mrs. E. W. Rice gave a re port of the District Annual meeting held at Blyth. Marie Swan gave a recitation and Mrs. E. W. Rice fav oured with a solo. Members of the Girls’ Har icraft Club, wearing the spectator’s sport dress they had made during their cou’rse, sang their club song, after which 'Vera Taylor and Freda Rintoul told how "Clothes May Be Smart.” At the conclusion lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Jas, Gaunt, Mrs. E. J. Thom and Annie Watson. The annual community picnic ar ranged by the Women’s Institute will be held at the 10th Bridge on the Maitland River on Friday afternoon, July 15th.. You are invited to bring your basket and come along. Mrs. Harry Lee and little daughter, Nahcy, of Toronto, are visitors with her mother, Mrs. Alex, Rintoul. Mrs. Roy McGee, of Wingham, was the recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dur- nin Phillips. Mrs. Thompson and Verna, Wing ham, are visitors with her brother, Mr. David Todd and Mrs. Todd. Mr, and Mrs. Alex. Murdie, Toron to, were week-end guests of Mr, and Mrs. Robinson Woods. Mrs. Murdie PICO B AC jMfig PIPE■AtobaccoJHH FOR A MILD, COOL SMOKE is remaining for the week. Mr. Wilson Woods of Dundas and Mr. Wm. Dougherty of Guelph, were guests of Mrs. Dougherty .and Gwen who are spending a few weeks at the home of Mrs. R. J. Woods. Quite a number of relatives and friends attended the funeral at Dun gannon on Saturday of Mr. John Pat terson, a former resident of this com munity. The regular meeting of the Y.P.U. was held on Sunday evening. The main feature of the meeting was an informal discussion on "Sociability” led by Stanley Todd. MORRIS Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Patterson and Ross of Toronto, are spending their holidays with Mr. and Mrs. George Thornton and family and other rel atives. Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Johnston went’ to Tillsonbury on Friday to visit with Mr, and Mrs. Harold Harris. Mrs. Johnston is staying for a couple of weeks longer. Mr. and Mrs. George Peacock of Ottawa are visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Peacock and Will of 1st line. ’ Mrs. Blanch Costello of Montreal is visiting with Mr. and Mrs, George Thornton and family. Mr. Roy Mooney, of Toronto, Js holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Smith of Bluevale. , Miss Viola Mathers spent Sunday with her father in Bluevale, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Nethefy and daughter, visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnston and Emma, Mr, and Mrs. .G, H. Wix of De troit, Miss Isobei Gourlay and Miss Betty Gourlay of Toronto were visit* ors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex .MacEwen last week. , Mr. and Mrs, Cooper Nothery and daughter of Belgrave sfient Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. John ston. Mr, and Mrs, Peter McIntosh, Mr, and Mrs. Harold Horman, Verne and Jackie of Kincardine were .Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. GoJIey. Mr. and Mrs. Will Robertson of Morrisbank, spent last Sunday at the home of Mr, John Abraham, Mr, Will Casemore of Wroxeter, spent last Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Will Abraham, DONNYBROOK The W.M,S. will meet, on Thursday afternoon at the home of the Pres., Mrs. Bert Taylor. Mr. and Mis. John Jefefrson and family of Munroe were Sunday visit ors with his mother, Mrs. C. Jeffer son. The Misses Marion and Grace Mills of Detroit are spending a few weeks with friends in this vicinity. iMr. Graham Chamney was a week end visitor with friends at Centralia- Miss Jewel McClinchey is visiting with her cousin Irene Robinson. Miss Margaret Messer, Bluevale, is visiting w|th her.Aunt, Miss McAl lister. Miss Lorena Crozier of Crewe vis ited with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Campbell. Mrs. Pearl Thompson and daugh ters, Louise and Alma, of Wingham, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Chamney and other friends. .Mr. and Mrs. John Kilpatrick and children of Lucknow spent Sunday with her parents, Mr/and Mrs. Wm. Robinson, Mrs. Cunningham has gone to Tor onto for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Hinton. Over sixty ladies and children of the Women’s Institute met last Wed nesday at the home of Mrs. Cecil Chamney and spent a very pleasant afternoon. A programme of songs and readings by the children was much enjoyed. Sandwiches, Ice cream and cookies were served. Those taking part in the programme included, songs by the Foran sisters, the Smyth sis ters, Irene Robinson and Virginia Chamney. Readings by Edward and Agnes Brophy, Gwendolyn Finnigan, Anne Chamney, Jewel McClinchey and Audrey Andrew. 4 Mrs. Wm. Ashby and children of Toronto are visiting with her sister, Mrs. Charlie Robinson. SALEM iMr. and Mrs. J. J. Weir and dau ghter Shirley Anne of Pittsburgh, are at present spending their vacation with the former’s mother, Mrs. Wm. Weir and other friends. Mr, George Vogan from north of Gorrie spent a few days last week with his sister, Mrs. Gowdy and Mr. Gowdy. Miss Iva Gallaher underwent a ser ious operation in Wingham Hospital last Saturday. We wish her a speedy recovery. Miss Eve McMichael who teaches at Port Burwell is spending her va cation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McMichael. The community was saddened once again in the sudden demise of the late Mr. Charlie ,Muir which took place'at his home last Saturday afternoon. The deceased was drawing in hay at the time and .in endeavouring to climb on the load he fell beneath the horses feet which frightened’them and they ran away. The wagon passed over his body killing him instantly. The sor rowing friends have the sympathy of the community at large. The young people will give their play entitled "Who said Quit”, at the church here on Wednesday night, July 20th. ASHFIELD (Intended for Last Week) Mr, Albert Alton and sons, George and Blake, were at London and call ed to see the former’s brother-in-law, Mr. Robert Stevenson, near Varna. The Misses Melda and Hilda Lane, from Orillia, and Winnie, of Belgrave, spent a few days at their home after school stopped. Melda and Winnie are attending school in Ldndon for a few weeks. Miss Isabel Alton, Toronto, spent a few days with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John Mullin, near Bel fast. Mr. and MrS. Sam Reid, neat Zion, celebrated their 30th wedding anni versary on Friday, July 1st. About fifty guests were present. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alton spent a day recently with her sister, Mrs. Jim Laybttrn and Mr. Layburn, near Riv erview. Miss Ellen Hunter, Toronto, spent a few days with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. George Hunter, near Lucknow. The London - Aberdeen express neared! its destination. "It’s been a long and tiring jour ney, hasn’t it?" remarked the Eng- lishrnan. "Aye," agreed a Scot, "an* sae it ought to be fore tlie money.” 3%% On Guaranteed Tru»l Certificates A legal investment for Trust funds Unconditionally Guaranteed THW STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION STERLING TOWER TORONTO BLYTH (Intended for Last Week) iMr, Whitfield, editor of the Blyth Standard, has moved his family from Clinton and are busy getting settled in their pew home. Mr. and Mrs. Earle Willows have returned from their wedding trip and have taken up residence in the Milne Block, The induction service for Rev. Ar thur Sinclair was held on Thursday evening in United Church. Rev. Gar land G, Burton, of Clinton, presided. The address to the congregation was presented by Rev. Hugh Wilson, of Auburn. The ladies of the congrega tion served refreshments and an op portunity given to the members and adherents of the church to meet Rev. and Mrs. Sinclair. Miss Janet Hood passed peacefully away Monday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Cole, in her 83rd year. Service will be held on Wednes day and. will be in charge of Rev. Ar thur Sinclair, pastor^of United Church with interment in Union Cemetery. A number from this vicinity at tended the Orange service at Londes- boro Sunday, evening. Farmers in this vicinity are busy with their hay crop. Mr. James Cutt and daughter, Bar bara, of Goderich, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor. Union Cemetery grounds have been improved greatly by the erection of 1 new cement gates and posts. This was made possible by a bequest in the late Mrs. Alice Slater’s will, also a donation from the Women’s Institute and smaller donations from interested persons. The trustees appreciate the interest shown to beautify the cem etery. 1 Mrs. Wm. Jenkins visited her son, Gordon, at St. Catharines during the week. Miss Pauline Robinson is spending the holidays with her mother, (Mrs. Moody. Blyth L.O.L. will go to Stratford for the 12th celebration. BELMORE (Intended for Last Week) The Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church held their June meeting on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Roy Rutherford, hav ing for their guests the McIntosh lad ies who put on the programme. A splendid meeting was held and a soc ial time while lunch was served. Sunday in the United Ch-urch was a gala day when six babies were bap tized: the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Culliton, Glenannan, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Doubledee, Mr. and Mrs. George Mundell, Mr. and Mrs. Allan McLean, Mr. and Mrs? Gordon Mulvey, and Billie, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mulvey. BEAMSVILLE COLLECTOR FASHIONS VENETIAN SCENE FROM BOtTLE CAPS Howard Stallard, of Bcamsville, Venetian scene. The picture is made. Ont., LEFT), has his own way of up of 38,000 caps from pop bottles, improving every shining hour. He col- “It took him 11 days to nail it togeth- lects bottle caps, and from his tro- er. He started without any plan and phies he has built up this ttfiUsual went to work. In the process 17 lbs. Visitors in the village the past week — Ray McIntyre and children of Gor- iie, at George Mundell's; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mundell of Wingham, also Eunice Hakney of Toronto, with Mrs. Peter Hakney; Mr. and Mrs. Clay ton Newans and babe of Detroit, with Mrs. Newans; Will Saeur and wife of Kitchener, calling on friends. Rev. and Mrs. Raynor motored to London Saturday to see Miss Doris who is in training there. A goodly number attended the household sale of Mrs. Margaret Wil lits on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. James McNeil attend ed a wedding anniversary at Guelph Saturday. ,Mrs. Willits, Mr. and Mrs. Higgins, son, wife and baby visited at Tom Abraham's on Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. McNeil, Mrs. Jack Reid and children visited in Teeswat- qr Sunday. DIED GROVES—In Toronto, on Tuesday, July 12th, 1938, Ellen Maud Porter, beloved wife of John F, Groves, in her 60th year. The funeral service will be held at the residence of her brother,- D. B. Porter, Patrick St., Wingham, at 1 p.m., on Thursday, July 14th, 1938. Interment in Wing ham Cemetery. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. A, R. DuVal was a visitor in Goderich on Friday. Mrs. Chas. Sutton is visiting with her daughter in London. Mr. Allan Finlayson of Toronto was a visitor in town last week. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dolan of Toronto were visitors in town this week. Miss Margaret MacLean is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Finlay Samis at Brussels. Shop at Greer’s for every new Summer Shoe — for every dress and sports wear. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Piper of Osh- awa, are visiting with his mother, Mrs. S. Piper. Miss Minnie Barber is spending her vacation in Ottawa with her sister, Mrs. G, I. Campbell. (Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Sutton of Or angeville visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sutton. Mr, and Mrs; H. Morcroft of Mad- oc, visited with the former’s cousin, Mrs. B, Leary, Minnie Street. Mrs. Griffin was in‘Galt this week attending the funeral of her sister, Mrs. H. W. Church of that town. Miss Alice Burke of Listowel is spending her holidays with her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs, R. H. Saint. Mr. Geo. Wright of London, a for mer bandmaster here, spent the week-end with his sister, Mrs. Jacob. Miss Kathleen Saint is spending her holidays with her aunt at Stevenville, and also with her brother, Joe, in Buf falo. Mr. Edward Ziegler of Kitchener, spent the week-end at the home of Mrs. W. Williamson of Bristol Ter race. Mrs. W. Adams of Fort William 1 has returned home after spending a week with her neice, Mrs. Harold E. Wild. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rose and two children of Blenheim, visited for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Currie. Mr, and Mrs, Neil McLean and son of Toronto were week-end visit i hJFirestotie, — For Sale by — HURON MOTORS ors with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McLean. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hartley and Miss Marion McPherson of Brantford were week-end guests of Mr. and Mfs. W. J. Henderson, Bluevale Road. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Spotton accom panied by her brother, Dr. T. A. Hicks and Miss I. M. Carlie of Buf falo, were Barrie visitors on Wednes day. Mrs. J. J. Brown, Mrs. E, W. Nes bitt, Mrs. Sandercock, Mrs. Terry berry and Miss Lou Sandercock of Woodstock, spent Friday with Mrs. J. H. Crawford. Mr. and Mrs. Will Henderson of Lafeyette, Indiana, are visiting with his father, Mr. W. J. Henderson, Bluevale Rd. They were accompanied by Mrs. (Dr.) King of Lafeyette, who is visiting with Mrs. Richard Procter near Belgrave, Guests of Mrs. W. H. Willis dur ing the past week were: Mr. and Mrs. Ira Gerry of Fort William, who have been touring the British Isles and France; Mr. and Mrs. Will Leather dale, Winnipeg; Mrs. Roy Pryne of Toronto and the Misses Downing of Brussels. HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE RESULTS Dungannon Centre First-class Honors—John Austin, Barbara Culbert, Audrey MacDonald, Pearl MacKenzie, Rodney MacLenn- an, Ivan Riyett, Gene Smith. Second-class Honors—Louis Blake, of basket nails were used up. The color scheme is provided by the vari ous shades of caps and only a few outlines of paint were needed to fill in the design. The completed work FROM the day it was introduced, the Firestone Standard Tire has more than lived up to its name by setting a new high standard of tire value. Thousands of car owners in all parts of Canada enthusiastically endorse it as the greatest tire Firestone ever built to sell at low prices. Firestone Standard Tires give you everything you need — long mileage, extra safety, carefree, de pendable service and economy. See the nearest Firestone Dealer today. Take advantage of Firestone’s new low prices and equip your car NOW. Grace Boyd, Eldon Buckingham, Grant Farrish, Arthur Gilmore, Rod erick MacDonald, Douglas Mac Ken drick, Allan MacLean, Catherine Mac- Lennan, Ellen Maize, Connie Morris, Verna Petrie, Gwendolyn Robb, Ron ald Treleaven, Ruby Wilson. * Pass—Vincent Austin, Jack Caesar, Howard Culbert, Allan Dickson, Dor othy Drennan, Franklin Eedy, Stuart MacLennan, Joseph Sproul. St. Helens Centre First-class Honors—Keith Hackett,. Wilfred Ramage, Russell Ritchie,. Muriel Wright. Second-class Honors—George Mc Gee, Gladys Wright, Keith Ritchie. Pass—Margaret Aitchison, Flor-' ence Beecroft, Gladys McBurney^ Mae MacDonald, Marjorie Purdon. Appeals Appeals against the results of the entrance examination must be made to the Public School Inspector before August 15th, and must be accompan ied by the appeal fee of $2.00, which is returned if the appeal is allowed. assumes the proportions board. of a bill-