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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-01-12, Page 8W •m ■'ll last year’s work by the secretary, Mrs. J. Wheeler. This by discussion, and the iod. The meeting was close with prayer. - » \ was followed worship per- br.ought to a Thursday* January 12, 1939 - v w ■fl H ■ R ST. HELENS wt>- » of have plenty of snow roads are bare now. very inconvenient-for reach town Or other arid son spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Kerney. Kentucky Moonshine” and gave the scccind reading | ■ .............................: ■ BLUEVALE Ladies’ Aid Elects fourth quarterly meeting Show Starts at 8,00 p.m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 7.45 and 9.45 p.m. Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, THE RITZ BROTHERS In — January 12, 13,14 TONY MARTIN A hillbilly picture that is a riot frbm start to finish with the antics of the Ritz Brothers. Miso “Traveltalk” “Cartoon” “News” Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, January 16, 17, 18 EDWARD G. ROBINSON JEAN ARTHUR In----- The Whole Town’s There’s always something doing in this unique melodrama, which is filled with thrill-packed sequences. Also “Short Subjects” Remember the MATINEE on Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. WHITECHURCH Rev. Robert Barbour of Toronto, spent the week-end at the home of his brother, Mr. Wm. Barbour. At the annual meeting of the Sun day School of the United Church, iMr. James- Falconei* was appointed Sup erintendent for the coming year. All the other teachers and officers were re-elected. Mrs. A. Fox who has been visiting since Christmas at Lucan returned home last week, Mrs. Patten accom panied her and visited with friends here for a few days. Get Your Smokes FRESH the way smokes should be, also, Mouth Organs, Magazines and Smok er’s Sundries. Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe Miss Marian Hinde, R.N. left on Saturday to take a position in the Lawrence Hospital, Bronxville, New York City. Miss Emma Davidson, who has tak en care of Mrs. Henry for over a year, returned on Saturday to the home of her sister, Mrs, H. Godkin. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Newman ’and children were laid up last week with a bad attack of stomach.flu, but they are all improving nicely now. Miss Agnes Wilson.-.R.N. of Whit by, is spending this week at the home of her mother, Mrs. Jas. Wilson. We are sorry to report the serious illness of Mrs. Henry Patterson and hope for better reports. The financial report of the United Church shows a successful year, over $1650 being raised by the congrega tion, M. and M. Fund was over $200 and the W. M. S. raised over $120, the ladies making over $50 in their monthly teas when they made quilts for sale. The Board is grateful to a ‘group of young people who raised over $70 by presenting a play and paid for installing the hydro in the church. Quite a number attended the pro- ANNUAL MEETING — OF THE — Turnberry Agricultural Society Will Be Held In The COUNCIL CHAMBERS, WINGHAM at 2.30 p.m., on Friday, January 20, 1939 All members are urged to be present. H. L. Sherbondy, Sec’y. R. J. Currie, Pres. f/t WINGHAM Town ot 1939 Taxes Taxpayers may make payments on account o£ 1939 taxes up to 90 per cent, of 1938 taxes. Interest at the rate of Five per cent, per an* num will be allowed, on such prepayments. Prepayments of taxes must be made at the Town Treasurer’s Office, Town Hall, W. A. GALBRAITH, Treasurer, Town of Wiiigham. gram and dance held in the Hall un der the auspices of the Women’s In stitute last Friday evening. Mr. A. Robertson, Who was asked to draw the ticket for the lucky winner of the door prize, was astonished to find be had drawn his own ticket number, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gillespie and children of New Sarum, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, .and Mrs. John Gillespie and her parents, 'Mr. and Mrs. Hodgins of Rolyrood, and Mrs. Hodgins accompanied them to their home to’spend a few weeks with them. Those folks who live on the side roads and concessions are just out ot luck, as they and the main This makes it the farmers to local centres * either with a load or without. * The W. iM. S. of the United Church are holding a tea this Friday at the home of Mrs. Clarence Cox, all the ladies of the congregation are invited to. attend and do their bit to help on this line of missionary work. . The regular weekly meeting of the young people of the Presbyterian Church was held on Monday evening with Mr. Alec. Robertson in charge, The Scripture lesson was read by Miss Janet Robertson and Miss Hel en Gibbs led ih prayer. Mr. Dawsoji Craig had charge of the Meditation period. Rev. J. Pollock gave a talk on John Wycliffe, in his series of “How we got our Bible”, and Mr. Jack Pollock had the topic, “The Life of Solomon”. The meeting was clos ed by repeating the Lord’s prayer in unison. Mr. and Mrs. Rhys Pollock spent Monday in London. At the meeting of the Y. P. U. of the United Church on Monday night, Mr. Jas. Falconer opened the meet ing with a violin solo, Miss Gene vieve Watt .was in the chair.vieve Watt .was in the chair. The1 Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Falconer and Mr, Millan Moore gave the .comments on the lesson. The Meditation period was taken by Ag- ness Gillespie and Miss Watt led in prayer. The topic , “Teach us to pray” was taken by Mrs. W. Lott and six of the young people took part in the discussion that followed. Miss es Anna May and Susan Carrick sang a duet. The young people are hold ing a contest for the winter months and it will start .in two weeks. The meeting was closed by the society prayer. The the Ladies’ Aid of Knox Presbyter ian Church was held in the school room. Miss Olive Scott presided. Mrs. E. Nichol, Mrs. Roy Turvey, Mrs. J, Suell, Mrs. Harry Elliott pre sented the financial standing of their respective groups showing that $67.23 had been raised during the last quar ter. It was decided to carry on in circles during the winter months. Mrs. J. R. Greig presided for the el ection of officers with the following result: president, Miss M. Olive Scott; vice-president, Mrs.. Eltlrid Nichol; secretary, Mrs. Archie' Mes ser; treasurer, Mrs. W. H. McKin ney; pianists, Mrs. Raymond. Elliott; auditors, Mrs. Alex. Mowbray, Mrs.. Harry Elliott. At the close of the meeting afternoon tea was served, fey members of the Boundary Circle and a social half-hour enjoyed. the W. Church Eleven Presbyterian. W.M.S'. The monthly meeting of M. S. of Knox Presbyterian was held in the school room, members and several visitors were present. Mrs. Alex. Mowbray presid ed and was assisted, with the devo tional period by Mrs. W. H, McKin ney, who read the Scripture lesson. Regret was expressed! when the re signation of Mrs. J. R. Greig as first vice-president was accepted. The top ic,. “A Mission in the Clouds” dealt with the experience of Frank Back ministering to the Bolivian Indians* W. A. January Meeting The Woman’s Association of the United Church held its January meet ing in the school room, Mrs. Stan ley Gallaher presided. The treasurer, Mrs. Joseph Curtis, gave the financ ial standing for 193$, showing $256.00 received in cash and supplies, includ ing a bale valued at $38.00 for the West and local relief $13.00. The an nual congregational meeting 'is on February 10, Mrs. M. L. Aitken gave some news items of tlie activities’of prominent Canadian women during 1938, Owing to the condition of the toads the attendance was small. The hostesses serving lunch were Mrs. IL McLennon, Mrs, Edward Johnston, Mrs. Blanche Costello, Mr, David Jewitt has sold his farm to Mr. Earl Hamilton of 'Bluevale, and will be having a sale the latter end of February, Mr, and Mrs. Harry Elliott and son spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Tony Mcahan at Wroxcter. Mr, and Mrs. William Falconet jflk Aw Ab JMI Activities SKATING On Wednesday Evenings with Little German Band Saturday Afternoon * Saturday Evening - - . • HOCKEY Intermediate O.H.A Tuesday, Jan. 17th Listowel at Wingham Juvenile Thursday, Jan. 12th Tees water at Wingham OLVER’S CASH STORE Phone 116. WEEK-END SPECIALS I Pride of the Valley Peas ................................. 3 for 25c Large Size Ovaltine with Free Tumbler .................$1.00 Doerr’s Loose Sodas 2 lbs. 25c Oatmeal, fine or coarse 6 lb. 25c Monarch Tomato Juice 10’A oz. ................... 6 tins 25c Golden Bantam Corn 2 for 19c Cornflakes with Free Cereal Bowl ........... 3 for 25c London House Coffee .............. per lb. tin 30c Extra Choice Recleaned Peach es ............ ................... 19c lb. Large Size Prunes ...... 2 lbs. 25c Choice Grapefruit ... 6 for 25c , Free Cup and Saucer with 1 lb. Lipton’s Orange Pekoe ...,..,...... ;...,......for 70c Fresh ToastedPeanuts 3 lb. 25c Betty’s Strawberry Jam, extra good ...................... 29c Ideal Sweet Mixed Pickles 35 oz. Jar —.......... 25c Large Jar Jacob’s Crabapple ' Jelly ................................. 25c Oranges ..... 23c, 33c, 45c doz. i Fresh Salmon and Fillets la- ways on hand. Courtesy ^Prompt Our Slogan Delivery . “You Have Tried the Rest Now Try the Best.” Sunday Services On Sunday morning at the United Thorough, modem eye examin- . ations and proper glasses at reasonable prices. R.A.Reid,R.O. Stratford's Leading Eyesight .' Specialist. ii At Wingham Office, Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning, 9.00 to Noon. Phone 5W Ifor Appointment, INTERIORS EXTERIOR PAINT Look for thia number oh the Wallpaper insert in your Tele* phone Directory, ' FREE PRIZE— Gallon Floglaze Enamel January Lucky Winner — B88t ELMER WILKINSON Clmrch Rev. A. V. Robb gave ad.' dress on “Being. jike-mi wd • with j ■ * ; ’ ■ ..... J8 Christ” In which he showed Christ's, H A ’ ■ ♦ g ■ ■I ■ ■ Christ” In which he showed Christ's, M estimation of material and spiritual gg values. At Knox* Presbyterian Church ■ g Rev. J. R. Greig spoke from the text, ’ ■ ■ , “I am the way, the truth and the rS * light” i, ‘ of the, citation of the call from the Atwood Presbyterian Church to Rev. J. R. Greig, * ' 'A ____ __ To Preach Farewell’ Sermon Mr, Greig will preach his farewell sermon here on Sunday, January .15, and will be inducted at Atwood on Wednesday, January 18th. Mission Circle Elect The Mission Circle of the United Church held its annual meeting at the parsonage on Saturday afternoon. ’The president, Mrs. James Johnston, presided, Miss Margaret Curtis read the Scripture lesson “Parables of , Main's iVorth to God” was given by Miss' Daisy Holmes. Poems were read by Helen Thomson and Jean McLennon and Misses Louie Patton and Irene Taylor led in prayer. A solo “Face to. Face” was^sung by Miss Eunice Th.ornton. Rev, A. V, Robb closed the meeting with prayer. The hostess,' Mrs, A. V. Robb, served re freshments. The Circle sent a bale of Christmas gifts and clothing to Northern Ontario. The officers el ected’ for 1939 were: Advisory Pres ident, Mrs. James Johnston; Pres ident, Mrs, A. V. Robb; 1st vice pres., Mossie Milligan; 2nd vice pres., Daisy Holmes; 3rd vice pres., Louie Pat ton; rec.-sec., Irene Taylor; treas., Isobel McKinnon; cor. sec., Helen Thomson; press sec., Helen Thom son; Christian Stewardship ’and Fin. Sec., Eunice Thornton; strangers’ sec., Mrs. James' Johnston; supply and literature sec., Rhoda Robertson; Temperance sec., Margaret Curtis; Pianist, Isabel McKinnon; -assistant, Helen Thomson. • The- January meeting of the men'^ Institute was held in the Com munity Hall on .-Thursday afternoon with 25 ladies present. This was Grandmothers’ Day and the roll call was responded to by “My Mother’s Maiden. Name.” Mrs. Ewart McPher son presided^ over the splendid pro gram which included reading by Mrs.. E. J. Thom, on “Artistic Furnishings of 50'. years; ago,” by Mrs. G. Mc Pherson on “Feather-Bed's,”' by Mrs. Tomi J.’ Todd on “That. Pioneer Grandina: of’ Mine,”' by Vera Taylor on "New Year's Resolutions” and by Mrs. James Lyons on “Grandmoth er.” Mrs. E‘.. W. Rice sang ■‘Little Old Lady”''and Mrs.. Will Rutherford' contributed' a piano solo. Lunch was served by the hostesses. Mrs. Ches ter Taylor;. Mrs. James; Attclieson and! Mrs. Andrew Gaunt brought a pleas ant afternoon to; a dose;. ‘Miss Ethel' Robertson has returned from Toronto where she was a vis itor for Christmas'. '• Rev. EL M. Wright and Mr.. Lome Woods motored to’ London Thurs- day. They were accompanied by Gladys, and’ MtfraeT Wright who re turned' to- Leammgton to> resume their studies at the High School. The/ regular meeting of the Y- P- U. was held on Sunday evening with? W. A. Miller,. presiding. Isohel Milt- ,er read’ the Scripture lessdn and read ings were- given by Shirley Buchan an, Mae McDonald and Malcolm Bu chanan.. The topic on Prayer was ta ken by Mrs. Ramage. Mrs., Durnin Phillips has returned from1 a visit at Goderich with her- par ents,, Mr* and Mrs. Currie, who have been ill* 1 BIRTHS ASHLEY—In Wallace Township on Sunday, December 25th, 1938, to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ashley, a dau ghter. BELGRAVE Held Successful Euchre» The Community Rink Club held a very successful Euchre and Dance on Friday night In the Foresters’ Hall. Thefe was a good attendance present and a good time was enjoyed by all, Prizes were won by Mrs. N. Mont gomery for the ladles and C, R. Coul- tes for the men. Consolation prizes were taken by Mrs. H, McGuire and Harold Vihcent. Lunch was served and dancing followed with Jackson's Orchestra supplying the music. We are sorry to report that Irene Simon is suffering from am attack of pneumonia and, has a nurse in attend ance, ** Mr, and Mrs. Clayton Logan and son have moved into Mrs. M. Gras* by’s house in the village. The recent thaw was very welcome as many wcrfe short of water and it was good to see so much loose snow settled after the stormy time. The *1 Announcing KING’S January Clearance O Jk i -1;□ALL LADIES’ Ready-to-Wear Sports Wear Remarkable Values at Outstanding Prices KING’S No. 4 highway has been completely scraped of snow and the County plow came down flthe 9th of East Wawa- nosh Saturday and also down as far as the station. When the concessions and sideroads have snow left on them the farmers have quite a transporta tion problem to solve. W.M.S. Held January Meeting The Women’s Missionary Society of the .Belgrave United Church held their first meeting of the New Year' on Wednesday, January 4th, in the ■school room of the church, with the .President, Mrs. Herb. Wheeler in the chai’r. Owing to stormy weather there was not a large attendance. Mrs. R. Nicholson gave the 2nd chapter of the sttedy book ‘Planting the Church’ and a splendid report was given on M ■ ■ Institute to Meet Jan.. 17th The Women’s Institute, will meet at the home of Mrs. Hi. Wheeler on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 17. Conven ors: Mrs. H. Wheeler, M’rs, J'. Wheel er. Roll Call—A verse oni Canada or a beauty spot in Canada. Motto — "Our Flag, the symbol of freedom”, Mrs. J. Wheeler. Current Events, Mrs, R. J. McKenzie; Music;. Miss V. Wheeler. Address “Who’s Who and Why in Canada”, Mrs. N. Keating. Community Singing, National songs. Lunch Com.: Mrs. J. Wheeler,. Mrs. J, Anderson, Mrs. C. Procter. BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. E. M. Loney, B.Th., Pastor A Great Day of Song ™11 Evangelism The Male Octette of Central Baptist Church, London, will sing at all Sunday Services, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. « Evangelist F* H. Nicholson, of Toronto, will preach at all services Sunday and every night dur ing the following week at 8 p.m. Prompt Delivery FOR Phone 161 OCII8 j IS SHOP AT < Smith’s Economy Food Store AYLMER TOMATO OR VEGETABLE SOUP .. 3 Tins 25c SMITH’S FOUR O’CLOCK TEA .............................. 59c Lb. SOYOMALT For The Child ren ................. 24c, 45c, 85c Tin WHITE • BEANS ................... 6 Lbs. 25c FRESH bulk DATES....................3 Lbs. 25c DALTON’S FRENCH DRIP COFFEE .................... 35c Lb. • FINE OR COARSE OATMEAL............ 6 Lbs. 25c WHEATLETS ........... 5 Lbs. 23c PITTED DATES ....... 2 Lbs. 25c WESTERN QUEEN BREAD FLOUR..........................98 Lb. 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