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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-08-11, Page 8Show Starts at 8.00 p.m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shews 7.45 and 9.45 p.m FIRST FULL LENGTH PRODUCTION. . . Thursday, Friday, Saturday, August 11, 12th, 13th ------SPECIAL- WALT DISNEY'S! SnourWMtte and the SevenlSwatfs All In Multiplane TECHNICOLOR DlmlbuitdbylKOrllMMO NCTUIES NOTICE — Two shows each night starting on Thurs. and Fri. nights at 8*00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m., and on Sat. night at 7.45 p.m. and-9.45 p.m. Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.00 p.m. Also “Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Crawford at the Organ” “News” - “Edgar Bergen and Charley McCarthy” Admission: Adults 35c, Children 20c. COME EARLY AND AVOID THE RUSH Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, August 15, 16, 17th GINGER ROGERS JAMES STEWART — In “VIVACIOUS LADY” A young college professor marries in haste and finds out that he has a difficult task ahead of him, when he tries to tell the family. Also “Adventures of a Newsreel Cameraman” and “Radio Musical” GORRIE Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Alex. Edgar, Sr., in the death of her sister, Miss Rebecca McNair, who passed away on Thursday in the Kitchener hospital, following a short illness. The funeral was held in Brussels on Saturday afternoon. - Mr, and Mrs. E, W. Bolton have returned from a motor trip to Cleve land, where they visited relatives. Rev. and Mrs. Watt and little son returned home from their vacation on Monday evening and Mr. Watt will conduct the services in the United church here on Sunday at the usual hours, 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Mann and family moved their household effects to their farm on Wednesday of last week. Mrs. A. Woodcock returned to To ronto on Friday after spending the past month with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, W, A, Irwin. Miss Holmes of Brantford was the guest of Mr. and Mrs., H. V. Holmes, last week, . Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lawton of Philadelphia were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Whitefield, last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gallaher ac companied Mrs, Lennox and Miss "Velma to Oshawa this week. Mrs. Ashton is in Sarnia at present !the guest of her daughter, Mrs. WHEN YOU WANT —•Cleat, comfortable vision. —Smart glasses in the modern manner. —Really moderate prices. Consult— R. A. REID R. O. Eyesight Specialist lib'iii'i ..................... Wingham Office Itt WILLIAMS’ JEWELRY . StOW Every Wednesday Morning Nine to Noon. THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, August 11th, 1938 United Church W.M.S. ’ The regular meeting of ^he; Wo men’s Missionary*^(.Gorrie United|^as,field' Sun- da^Scndbl^rfebm oh Aug. ^th, The President, Mrs. Robb. Ashton presid ed throughout, the theme chosen for the meeting being "The Church” and "Social Welfare.” After singing the the hymn, "Blest be the tie that Binds”, Mrs. Scott offered prayer. The Scripture lesson was taken by* the leader, assisted by several members reading Scripture verses. A leaflet, "Our Responsibilty in Social Wel fare^” recounting some experiences of a Social Worker was taken by Mrs. Ashton and Mrs, Gregg. Mrs. Nash gave a splendid paper on "Across Canada - New- Ventures.” Herald from Japan was taken by Mrs. Gal laher on "The Voice of Leadership” Missionaries chosen for special prayer this month, Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson in Africa. The Roll Call was answer ed to by the name of a Missionary and Location. An invitation was ac cepted from Evening Auxiliary to join with them iMonday* evening at their .regular meeting. After repeat ing Lord’s Prayer in unison, meeting closed with niizpah benediction. SALEM andMr. and Mrs. Harold Weir family of Ottawa are at present spending their vacation^ with the for mer’s .parents, Mr. an Mrs. D. L. Weir. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac GowdXof Mild- may spent one day last we$k with Mr. and Mrs. John Gowdy. Mr. and Mrs.j Fred K __ __ Wroxeter and their daughter, Mrs. Berkinshaw of Toronto^ visited one day GallaWer. and the and iF WROXETER or chu\ch here of xs. A. E. next St ■ The Womens Association met on Tuesday in the class-room with an at tendance of six. The meeting was conducted by Mrs. Chas. Simmons in the absence of the President. A few verses from .Matthew 5 were read by Mrs. J. -Ftich, followed by all repCat- the Lord’s prayer in unison. The roll call was answered by each member paying her fee. Then followed the business part and the meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Gowdy. The remainder of the day was spent in helping the girls of the Mission Circle to quilt. The girls then served a very dainty lunch which was much enjoy ed by all. SPENCER 9 Corsets, Girdles, Brassieres, Belts and Surgical Corsets We Create a Design Especially for You. Representative ANNIE W. GIDLEY PHONE 84 BLYTH At home Wednesday and Satur day and by appointment. Strangway and Mr. Strangway. Mr. and Mrs. R, G. Newton and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. Newton at Clifford on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.. Wm. Whitfield vis ited on Thursday with friends in Ethel and Henfern. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stinson and family of Detroit are guests of the \ former’s sister, Miss J. Pearl Stinson.! Mr. and Mrs. Gowlett and family of London are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hastie, this week. Mr .and Mrs. Wm. Strangway* of Sarnia spent Sunday with the latter’s sister, Mrs. Avery and Mr. Avery. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ashton baby daughter of Madoc spent week-end with their parents, Mr. Mrs. H. E. Ashton. Miss Nellie Ruttan of -Toronto spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Ruttan. Mr. James Douglas and Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Whitfield attended the Dd’uglas re-union ■ held in Stratford on Friday last , Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Laird of Erie, P3., speftt a ’couple of days this week with the former’s mother, Mrs. Wal ter SimsM arid’ Mr. Sitnson. Dr. and Mrs. Hamilton of Brussels were Sunday guests of Mrs. C. Hamil ton. •< ’■' ‘ Miss,Jean King of Toronto is holi daying with her grandparents, Mr., and Mrs. Chas. King. Mrs. W. C. King and son Earl spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Thus. McDonald and Mr. McDonald, at Molesworth this week, “ Mr. and Mrs. Milton Watson, Miss Beatrice and Mr. Kenneth Watson spent the week-end with friends in Fergus and Flora. Mrs; John Wylie and daughter, Miss Bessie, spent the past few days with the former’s son, Rev. George Wylie at his new charge at Oakdale. Rev. Paul Erb of Kitchener oc cupied the pulpit in the Presbyterian church here on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Irwin of Seville, Ohio, visited the former’s parents, Mr. and MrS. W. A, Irwin, last week. . Miss Bernice Day visited Brussels relatives on Sunday. Mrs. A. E, Toner is visiting her son, Mr, Jack Toner and Toner in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shera daughter Shirley visited with lives near Hanover, on Sunday*, and Mrs. Jack Fitch of Belmore ac companied them. Mr. Fred Dowdell of Toronto spent a couple of days with Mr. and Mrs, J, Hyndman last week ajhtl Mw* dell and daughter returned home with him on Saturday after spending the week with her parents. Mr. Jim King is visiting his daugh ter, Mrs. Percy Rosborough and Mr. I Rosborough in Owen Sound. Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Davidson, of Oshawa, who have been spending a couple of weeks with friends here, have returned home. Miss Gertrude Sangstqr, of Detroit, ‘visitihg with her pa’rehtspMr, and Mrs. Jas, gangster, •’ ’ Mrs. X, McKercher, bf JaMestown, is spending a few days with her fath- er, Mr. Herb Hennings. Miss Joyce Wray, of Toronto, is holidaying with her mother, Mrs. Jno, Wray, Miss Kate Waller and friend, of Toronto, are. visiting with the form er’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Waller. Miss Agnes Durst, of Ingersoll, is spending a few weeks at her home here. Miss Esther Davey, of Hamilton, is visiting at the home of Mrs. Davey. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Rann and fam ily, t of Brussels, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann. Mrs. Margaret Thomson and dau ghter, of Regina, visited one day last week at the .home of the former’s aunt, Mrs. Jas. Edgar. Mrs. Nooks and daughter, Mrs. P. Chapman, who have been visiting with friends here during the past month, left this week for Toronto where they will visit for a few days before leav ing for th'eir home in Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Stutt and sons, Bowmanville, w^re holiday visitors at the ho'mes of Mrs. Stutt and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. MacEwen last week. Mrs. Gladwell and son, Mr. Bud Gladwell, Regina, Sask., were guests at the hon/e of (Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton Friday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Green and family attended their family re-union at Molesworth Monday of last week. Messrs. T. G. Hemphill and J. J. Allen made a. business trip to Dash- .wood and 'Goderich Tuesday of last week. Mrs. L. VanVelsor attended the E. Huron Officers’ Rally, held in Brus sels Tuesday.',of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mundell attend ed the Mundell-Doig wedding in Molesworth Presbyterian Church on Saturday. - Mr. J. H. Hopper, Wingham, took the Sunday morning service in Unit ed Church and also at Salem. Next Sunday there will be no- service. Mr. David Walker, Niagara Falls, and Mr. Burns Walker, Winnipeg, were visitors at the home of Misses Elsie and Marian Gibson last week. Mr. and Mrs. Challecombe and son, Allen, Toronto, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Nichol. The Fourth Line Circle held a quilt ing at the home Of Mrs. J. McBurney on Wednesday of last week. Tea was served by the hostess and a social hour enjoyed at the close. During the past week four children underwent tonsil operations at Dr. Campbell’s office, Ronald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McMichael, Isobel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morley Mc Michael, Glenn,, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bast, Fordwich, Esther, dau ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Adams. Master Colin Wearririg, who has spent the past month at the home of his uncle,- D. S. MacNaughton, left for his home in London on Tuesday morning. >given in marriage by her father, wore a,; floor-length gown of white silk m.aijquisqt^ oyer white taffeta with lace ^rir^ming and fashiqnefl cm Prin cess lines. Her ^jvaist-lqngth,‘Veil of silk net was arranged with a coronet' of seed pearls and she carried a bou quet of white and pink roses with cornflowers, Miss Dorothy Doig was her sister’s bridesmaid in a gown of blue silk net and lace over taffeta made with a square neckline and small buttons from neck to waist, her picture hat was of ivory lace with blue and pink trimming, and she car ried a bouquet of Clarkea and baby’s breath. Mr. Hugh Mundell,| brother of the bridegroom, was best man. A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents. Mrs. Doig re ceived wearing a gown of amethyst embroidered georgette with pink hat trimmed with amethyst flowers and ribbon. Later the couple left for a motor trip, the bride travelling in a navy blue two-piece crepe suit with navy felt hat and white, accessories. They will make their home in Gorrie where the groom is principal of the public school. BELGRAVE Miss Marian Pearen of Toronto is visitor with Miss Mabel Coultes. Mrs. R. Yule and Berna were Lorn don visitors last week. The services at Knox United Church, Belgrave, and Brick Church were taken by members of the Brick United Church Young People’s Soc iety. .Mr. Clarence McClenaghan was the guest speaker. The services next Sunday will be in charge of the Triple V Bible Class of Belgrave Church. Institute Meeting The regular meeting of the Bel grave Women’s Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Lyle Hopper on Tuesday, Aug. 16th. The committee in charge are: Miss Laura Hopper and Mrs. Nelson Higgins. Roll Call will be answered by naming an in dustry in Huron County. Current Ev ents, Mrs. Stewart Procter. An ad dress on "Canadian Industries” will be given by Miss Ferrol Higgins. Lunch com.: Mrs. N. Higgins, Mrs. N. Keating, Miss Laura Hopper, ladies are cordially invited. a All FINAL 3 DAYS r OF Our August Sale DRESSES - 20 only - including voiles, linenes, cottons .,. SLIPS - pure crepe - reg. 1.95 . 1.00 .......1.00 BLOOMERS, PANTIES - - broken lines satin, viscosuede - reg. 75c.............. 50c * With with Mrs. and rela* Mr. DONNYBROOK Men’s WORK SHIRTS...................... CHILDREN’S WASH SUITS........... WASH PANTS - pre shrunk............. BATHING SUITS - cotton................ ,.. 49c ...39c ,.. 1.39 ... 25c Net Curtains.......................... .. Colourfast Broadcloth............... Turkish Towels - white,, natural . 76 in. Bleached Sheeting............. ,.. 2 prs, 1.49 ... 2 yds. 35c .........35c pr. ... 2 yds. 1.00 KING’S Round Trip Bargain Fares From WINGHAM FRI. & SAT., AUG. 19 and 20 TO Stations Oshawa and east to Cornwall inclusive, Uxbridge, Lind say, Peterboro, Campbellford, Stations Newmarket to North Bay in clusive Penetang, Collingwood, Meaford, Midland, Parry Sound, Sud bury, Capreol and west to Beardmore. SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 To TORONTO Also to Brantford, Chatham, Goderich, Guelph, Hamilton, London, Niagara Falls, Owen Sound, St. Catharines’, St. Marys, Sarnia, Strat ford, Strathroy, Woodstock. See .handbills for complete list of destinations. For Fares, Return Limits, Train Information, Tickets, Consult near est Agent. T228B CANADIAN NATIONAL MORRIS If It’s a Birthday Gift For HIM Give Him a Ronson Lighter $4.50 and $5.50. Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe "Leaves No Brurh Marks " INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINT Look for this number on the Wallpaper Insert , in your Tele phone Directory. FREE PRIZE— Vi Gallon Floglaze Enamel August Lucky Winner — 1896 ELMER WILKINSON FIRST CLASS Watch Repairing AT REASONABLE PRICES WILLIAMS THE JEWELLER Official C. N* R. Watch Inspector. Local Telephone Co. Secure Services of an Expert Owing to recent electrical storms and interference from hydro, the local telephone system is in rather bad con dition. The company engaged an ex pert from Toronto who arrived on Saturday and it is hoped the lines will soon be restored to usual excellent service* Rev. Dr. Harkness Passes Word was received last week of the death of Rev. Dr. Harkness, of Corn wall. Some years ago he was minister of the Presbyterian Church here. For seven -years he labored as a mis sionary in Korea. Owing to ill health he and his wife returned to Canada and labored for many years in the Presbyterian Church and later in the United Church. (Many in this com munity will deeply regret the passing of one so greatly beloved. Born—On Saturday, August 6th, in Wingham Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Thompson, a daughter. Con gratulations. Miss Doris Potter, of Parkhill, and Miss Marion Mills, of Detroit, are visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C, Robinson. Miss Lorna McClenaghan, White church, is assisting in the home of Mrs. Jas. Craig, who has been laid Up- with blood poisoning in her foot. Mr. and Mrs. Hillard Jefferson were S-unday visitors with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Thornton, Blue vale. ;Mr. and-Mrs. Gordon Jefferson and family of Owen Sound visited over the week-end at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. R. Chamney and sons, Graham, Stewart and Gordon, were .Goderich visitors on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Chamney. Mr. and Mrs, Bert Taylor and fam ily visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Elsley, of Gorrie. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Murphey and son John, of South River, (Muskoka, were here for the funeral of the former’s aunt, Miss Emma Craig. Mrs. Christena Jefferson and her daughters, the "Misses Gladys, R.N.; Margaret and Irene, are spending a month at Port Elgin. Miss Rose O’Connor, of Parkhill, is visiting with her sister, Miss Mar garet O’Connor. Mrs. Warren James and little son, of Goderich, spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moss. pital, spent the week-end with her mother and brother. Women’s Missionary Society The W.M.S. will hold their August meeting in the United Church school room on Thursday of this week, Aug. 11th, 3 p.m. The guest speaker fo? the meeting will be Mrs. Carter, from the West. A cordial invitation is extend ed to all the ladies in the community. Mundell - Doig St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Molesworth, was the scene of an in teresting event on Saturday noon when Miss Margaret Rae Doig, dau ghter of Mr, and Mfs. William Doig, Wroxeter, became the bride of Mr. John Gordon Mundell, son of (Mr* John Mundell and the late Mrs, Mun dell, Blucvale, Rev. Arthur Leggett officiated. Miss Jean Lane, of Wrox- eter, played the wedding music. Rev. John Greig, Btuevale, was the soloist. Ferns and garden flowers decorat ed the ehttreh and the bride, who was Miss Emma Craig . In the death of Miss Emma Craig Donnybrook On Wednesday morning, Aug. 4th, there passed away a mem ber of one of the pioneer families Of this community. Miss Craig was the youngest daughter of the late John and Anne Craig and was one of a family of thirteen children of whom only two survive, Isaac and Sara, both of California. 'The funeral, which was held from the home of her nephew, Mr, James Craig, on Friday afternoon was largely attended, in the absence of the pastor, Rev. H. C. Wilson, the service at the home and graveside was conducted by Rev. Mr. Wilkinson, of Ashfield. The pallbearers were: Win. Thompson!, George Alexander, J. C. Robinson, Geo. Wallace, Jos. Leddy and Robt. Chamney. Interment was made in the family plot in Donny brook.* They were arguing as to whether it was correct to say of a hen "sho is sitting’* or "she is settitfg’V 8 "The question," said the farmer, "don’t interest me ai all. What I wants to kfiow when t hear a hen cackle is whether she is laying or ly ing." GLENANNAN her two Mr. 4 Mr. and Mrs. John Bosman and son of Dutton, are visiting with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bosman and uncle, John Purdue and other friends around here. ' Miss Ora Abbot returned to home in Toronto after spending weeks with her uncle and aunt, and Mrs. Alex. .McEwen, 1st line. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Peacock and Mr. and Mrs. George Peacock spent Sun day afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnston and Emma. Miss Betty Murray of Toronto is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Mc Ewen. A number of folks have' been sick with the stomach eflu. x Vernon Hamilton is visiting with his uncle and aunt, Mr.'and Mrs. Will Hamilton at Ethel. Miss Donna Smith, of Clinton Hos- Miss Marion Gilmour was a guest on Saturday afternoon at the Mun- dell-Doig wedding in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Molesworth. Mrs. Wm. Haugh, Mrs. H. Gilkin- son, Mrs. O. Stokes and Mrs. Alex. Corrigan attended the Mundell-Doig wedding in Molesworth on Saturday. A number from this community at tended the presentation held in Gil mour’s school house on Monday ev ening of last week in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Haugh. Life Insurance Agent: "Do you want a straight life?’’ Prospect: "Well, I like to step out once in a while." Prompt Delivery J ■<**FOR Phone 16^ GOOD FOODS' r*.* • : A EXTRA HEAVY ZINC RINGS 25c Dozen 14-Cut RUBBER RINGS ^.................5c Dozen For Jams and Jellies CERTO —.......... 25c Bottle MEMBA SEALS . 10c Pkg. EXTRA SPECIAL . TIP TOP TOMATO JUICE .. 2 28>/2 oz. Tins 19c KELLOGG’S CORN FLAKES ... 3 Pkgs. 25c With Glass Pitcher " KELLOGG’S PEP 2 Pkgs. 25c White or Blended VINEGAR _............39c Gallon Whole Mixed PICKLING SPICE.....29c Lb. ’ Q’DTi’r'T 1 MAPLE LEAF NO. 4 PEAS .... 2 No. 2 Tin* 19c Miracle Whip SALAD DRESSING ___32-Oz. jar 57c SEASBEST SHRIMPS ......... WELCH’S GRAPE-JU ICE 27c Bottle 23c Tin FRIAR BRAND FLAKED TJJNA oz. tin 15c GUEST BONELESS CHICKEN .^.m. 29c 7-Oz. 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