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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-01-19, Page 8WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES, * ossa phene 161 • -• cry on Monday afternoon, with her pastor, Rev. J. Pollock of the Pres* byterian Church, had charge of the services. This community extends sympathy Jo the bereaved families. Thursday, January 19, 1939 * 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, January 19, 20, 21 FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW WARNER BAXTER Robert Louis Stevenson’s immortal tale of love and Sf adventure on sea and land. Also “Cartoon” and “News” Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, January 23, 24, 25 W. C. FIELDS DOROTHY LAMOUR MARTHA RAYE “Big Broadcast of 1938” New songs and new laughs in the musical treat of the season. Specialty numbers are contributed by Kirsten Flagstead of the Meropolitan and Shep Fields and his Orchestra. Also “Crime Does Not Pay” Remember the Matinee at 2.30 Saturday Afternoon Admission: Adults 20c, Children, 10c. WHITECHURCH Mrs. Henry Patterson, formerly Miss Elizabeth Elgeston, passed away on Friday at her home on the boundary of W. Wawanosh after an illness extending over two years, dur­ ing which time she went through two major operations ,in Hamilton Hos­ pital, nursed by her daughter, Miss Catharine Patterson, R.N. Over twenty-eight years ago she married Mr. Patterson who prede­ ceased her five years ago. She was in her fifty-ninth year. Her aged mo­ ther, Mrs. Egleston, resides with the family and it left to mourn her. Al- so two daughters, Catharine and Ag­ nes and two sons, Alfred and John, all well-known in this district and all at home. She -also has three brothers, George and John of Calgary and Will of Detroit. George was home for a few days last week to .see her. Also two sisters, Mrs. DuMont of Chi­ cago and Mrs. Bert Reed, of Listow- el. One sister, Mrs. Wraith, died about fifteen years ago. Mr. Will Egleston of Detroit and Mrs. Du­ Mont and Mrs. Reed have all been with her during the past week, and Mr. and Mrs. George Patterson, of Toronto, also spent a few days there. She was buried in Greenhill Cemet- Baptist Church Friday, Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. Eivin Bjornstad King of Gospel Singers, By Critics said to rank next to Caruso. Freewill Offering. EVANGELIST NICHOLSON of Toronto. Every Night This Week at 8 p.m. and all Sunday Services.Eivin Bjornstad Mrs. Powell of Stratford spent a few days last week at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Jas. Wilson. Mr, Thos. Gaunt has been laid up with an attack of sinus trouble, Miss Murdeen Simpson, of Lang­ side, spent a few days last week at the home of her atlnt, Mrs,. James Wilson. Mr. Cuyler Ramage, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ramage, of AV. Wawanosh, is seriously ill in Wingham Hospital suffering from an attack of pneu­ monia, Mr. Alec Inglis of Detroit and Roddy, Jack Inglis, Chas. Henderson and Norman Welwood, who have been selling journals in the Chatham district during the past -week spent the -week-end at their homes here, leaving on Tusday for their work. Mr, John Barbour of Sutherland, Sask, who has been visiting with his brother-in-law, Mr. . Harry McClen- aghan, of Belgrave, and with his un­ cle, Mr, Wm. Barbour, left on Mon­ day to visit with his sister, Mrs. W. J, Watt, of Toronto. ,Mrs. Wm. Robinson of.E. Wawa­ nosh, and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler, Mor­ ris; spent a few days last week at the home of the former’s daughter, Mrs. John Kilpatrick, of Lucknow. Air. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft visit­ ed on Friday at the home of her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirk, of Seaforth. Mr, and Mrs. Herbert Laidlaw had the telephone installed in their home last week. Mr. Thos. Moorp left on Saturday to see his brother, Mr. Wesley Moore, of Owen Sound, who is seri­ ously ill at the Western Hospital, Toronto, Miss Agnes Wilson,' R.N., who spent last week at her home here, re­ turned on Saturday to her position in Whitby. This community extends congrat­ ulations to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ring­ ler (nee Mrs. Hannah Taylor, of E. Wawanosh) who were married at the manse of the United Church, Dun­ gannon on Sat., Dec. 24th, by Rev. E. Gill. They will make their home at-Brussels. At the annual meeting of the Unit­ ed Church last Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Wm. Purdon was elected as eld­ er, and Wm. Barbour, Frank Henry, James Falconer and George Murray were elected on the committee of ■x’ Stewards. The meeting of the Y.P.U. of the United Church was held on Monday night with Mr. Clarence McClenagh- an in the chair. The theme of the Worship service was, The church reaches out. The Scripture lesson was read by Miss Lettie Fox and Mr. Jas. Falconer lead in prayer. During the business period the rules for the contest starting next Monday were planned, tlarence McClenaghan told the story of Dr. Darby of Bella- Bella, B.C., who refused an offer of a lucra­ tive position in a hospital in Wash­ ington, in order to carry on his work among the people 'of the Pacafic coast. A special collection was tak­ en as the contribution of the Y.P.U. towards the mission boat, Glad Tid­ ings, on Falconer from the Canada. Miss A. M. Carrick sang a duet. The discussion period was taken by Anna May Carrick, J. D. Beecroft, Rev. T. M, Wright and Millan Moore. Mrs, Ben McClenaghan and Doris Mc- Clenaghan led in sentence prayers. The meeting was closed with the so­ ciety prayer. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held last Tuesday afternoon in the Hall with Miss Grace Richardson the-President, in the chair. The roll call was answ­ ered by the name of a favorite veget­ able. After the opening exercises and the busins^ meeting, Mrs. Lott sang a solo “Where the River Shannon Flows.’* Mrs. Ezra Scholtz gave an interesting paper on Agricultral and Canadian Industries. Community singing, “The Long, Long Trail." The President gave another talk on the Buymanship project and Mrs. R. Ross sang “Silver Threads Among the Gold," Mrs. Robt. Mowbray gave two interesting readings from Edgar Guest’s book, on Life’s Equipment, and Shoes. The meeting was closed by singing the National Anthem. Mrs. Andrew Fox received word on Saturday of the death of Mr, Jack Martin of Toronto. Born in Ireland, he came to this country when a young boy. He was In his 45th year, Twen­ ty years ago he married Myra Vic­ toria Kce, a daughter of the late Pet­ er Kec, of K Wawanosh. Mr, and Mrs, Martin had been to a party un­ til after midnight, and after retiring he wakened from sleep after 2.00 a.m, coughing and expired before a doctor could come to him. He was taken to Winnipeg where he was buried oft Tuesday, the funeral being in charge I ■ * Taxpayers may make payments on account of 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. At GALBRAITH, Treasurer. Town of Wingham. the Labrador coast. Mrs. had charge of the topic study book The World in Miss Agnes Gillespie- and NEW .. Spring Prints In attractive colours and patterns. Guaranteed Quality 19c to 30c yd. Wabasso Broadcloths big range of colours 19c yd. Rainbow Taffeta Broad­ cloth, a fine highly merc­ erized material — nine shades 39c yd. M > of a Presbyterian minister in Winni­ peg, They had no family. Their many friends in this community ex­ tend sympathy to the bereaved wife. The regular Monday evening ser­ vice of the Presbyterian Young Peo­ ple was in charge of the President, Look for this number on the Wallpaper insert in your Tele­ phone Directory. FREE PRIZE-— Gallon Floglaze Enamel January Lucky Winner — 888. ELMER WILKINSON Mr. Alec Robertson. The Scripture ; lesson was read by Mr. James Wil-' son and James Richardson led in prayer. The ’meditation period was., in charge of Tom Wilson. Miss Dor”. othey Dixon read '“Always Stand Up for the Bible," The meeting was ill/ charge of the Missionary committee, ’ and the topic, “The Need of Mis-j sions in a -Chaotic World” was taken | by Mr, Johnston Conn, and Rev, J. Pollock gave another talk on’ “How We Got Our Bible.” , Mrs. Adam Robertson, who has been ill during the past few months, has been showing some improvement lately. I i Prompt Delivery Smith’s Economy Food Store ST. HELENS TJP TOP CHOICE TOMATOES HEMPHILL’S WHEAT BERRIES .. .......„ r ' ' Domestic or Picake SHORTENING ..... 2 lbs. 25c _____ . 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Courtesy Prompt Our Slogan Delivery “You Have Tried the Rest Now Try the Best." 15c 25c 23c 25c 10c 25c 18c 25c 17c 10c Clearance Sale — Of — Ladies Dresses Group Ng. 1 For Ladies and Missed Sizes 11 - 20 Green, Frown and Black Reg. $5.95 for $3.95 Group No. 2 This group includes Wine Shades, Navy .and Blacks. Your choice for $4.29 Group No. 3 A choice, selection of better dresses. Reg. $ 12.95 on sale $8.95 HANNA’S LADIES SHOP Exclusive Not Expensive Miss Ruth Ramage of Toronto came home pn Friday and Mr. James Ramage arrived from the West on Monday owing to the serious illness of Cuyler Ramage who was taken to the Wingham Hospital Friday night suffering from pneumonia. Latest re­ ports show favourable progress to re­ covery. Miss Donalda MacCharles, Olivet, was a week-end gdest of her sister, Mrs. Ernest Gaunt and iMr. Gaunt Word has been received by rela­ tives here of the death of Mr. Wm. Todd, of Paris, on Mondays Mr. Todd was a former well-known resi­ dent of this community and has been a frequent*°visitor with his relatives here. The weekly meeting of the Y.P.U. was held with the president, Dick Weatherhead, in - the chair. Gordon Miller read the Scripture lesson. Stor­ ies of earlycustoms of the Israelites were read by Grace Weatherhead and Vera Taylor. The chapter from the study book “The World in Canada” was taken by Mrs. George Stuart. A discussion on “Sunday Sport” was led by E. W. Rice and Mr. George Stuart favored with a violin number with Mrs. Stuart as accompanist. At the annual meeting of the Unit­ ed. Church held last week, splendid reports showed progress in every branch of the work. BLUEVALE Preached Farewell Sermon A large congregation was present 3t Knox Presbyterian Church Sun­ day morning when Rev. J. R. Greig delivered lfis farewell sermon as pas­ tor. He took as his text Acts 2: 42 “and they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship and in breaking of bread and in prayer,” speaking of the need of being stead­ fast, the- value of fellowship, the sac­ redness of communion and the power of prayer. A duet “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” was sung by Messrs. Al­ lan Ramsay and Jack Patterson. Mrs. Raymond Elliott presided at the or­ gan. Rev. Kenneth MacLean, Wing­ ham, has been appointed Interim Moderator and will declare the pul­ pits of Bluevale and Eadies’ vacant next Sunday, Jan. 22nd. Rev. A. V. Robb spoke at the Un- , ited Church on Sunday "morning on the text, Psalm 119, “I hate . vain thought, but I love Thy law.” In the evening his subject was “David as a type of Christ.” Mrs. J. C. Higgins was called to Toronto this week owing to the ill­ ness of her mother, Mrs. Mary Mof­ fatt. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Mowbray and two daughters, Alba and Helen, ac­ companied by their aunt, Mrs. Annie McKenzie, and cousin, Miss Hazel ,Walker, of Teeswater, motored to Florida where they will spend two months. A. D. Smith spent the Week-end in Toronto. Mrs, Neil B, McEachern, Louise and Gilbert, returned to their home at Mount Forest after spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Garniss. Mrs, Nelson Cardiff, Brussels vis­ ited her sister, Mrs. Peter S. Mac- Ewen. Y.P.U. Met Friday The regular meeting of the Y.P.U. of the United Church was held in the S. S. room on Friday evening. The president, Miss Uaisy Holmes, pre­ sided. Scripture passages were read by George Hetherington and Ken­ neth Gray, and the Lord’s Prayer re­ peated in unison. Miss Irene Tay­ lor read a paper on the Life* History and work of Alfred Tenftyson, and Mrs. James Johnston spoke on the topic “The Life of Dr. Wilfred Gren­ fell?’ Rev. A. V. Robb continued his talks on the Books of the Bible, The book of St. John was studied. Mr. and Mrs, Robb sang a duet, SPECIAL VALUE PRIDE OF THE VALLEY No. 4 PEAS and GOLDEN CORN 3 17-oz. tins 25c FRESH SALTED PEANUTS —.......2 lbs. 25c Clymer Vegetable or Tomatoj SOUP .....:...... 3 Tins 25c FRENCH DRIP! COFFEE .. 35c Lb. CHOCOLATE DROPS ................ 15c Lb. DAVIE’S SPREAD CHEESE ....... 15c y2-lb. Pkg. FOUR O’CLOCK BLACK TEA............. 59c, Lb. IMPORTED, NEW CARROTS .........2 Bunches 15c SO YOM ALT - Delicious 6-oz. Tin 12-oz. Tin 24c 44c Chocolate 24-oz. Tin 84c Drink 48-oz. Tin ■ $1.45 READY-CUT BULK i BLUJMROSEMACARONI ......... 5 Lbs. 25c |BULK RICE .......... 3 Lbs. 25c SPECIAL VALUE FRENCH CREAMS AND JELLIES .. 2 Lbs. 23c OR JELLY BEANS • SWEET JUICY NAVEL ORANGES 23c Doz. ICEBERG Large HEAD LETTUCE .......... 10c Head McINTOSH RED APPLES ..... 25c 6-Qt. Basket TEXAS SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT 6 for 25c CALIFORNIA CHOICE LEMONS 35c Doz. Come in and see our Fresh Friut; and Vegetable Display. We car- > ry all seasonable lines and guarantee the Quality and Freshness. We also have complete stock of Cooked and Cured Meats, Frozen Salmon, Whitefish, Fillets and Cod Fillets. come of $170, of which $40 was sent to missions. A balance of $22 re­ mains. There was some discussion on re-arranging of classes. It was de­ cided to combine the two Bible class­ eq, and also to make one new class by promotion of pupils. Officers el­ ected were: Supt., Mrs. M. L. Aitken; Assistant, W. J. Johnston; Sec., Geo. Hetherington; Asst., Sec., Stewart MacLennan; Treas., Miss Margaret Curtis; Temperain.ee Sec., Mrs. Stan­ ley Gallaher; Missionary Sec., Mrs. A. V. Robb; Supt. Cradle Roll, Mrs. S. Gallaher; ‘Pianists, Misses Helen Thomson, Irene Taylor, Daisy Holm­ es, Isabel MacKinnon, Dorothy Ait­ ken; Teachers and. assistants: Prim­ ary, Mrs. W. J. Johnston, Mrs. Spar­ ling Johnston; Junior, Mrs. George Thomson, Mrs. James Johnston; Class 3, W. J. Peacock, George John- ston; Class 4, Mrs. Robert iMacLen- ■ nan, Miss Emma Johnston; Class 5, Edward Johnston, Ross Smith; Class 6, Mrs. Edward Johnston; Bible Class, Mrs. George Thornton, Mr. Richard Johnston. L Get Your Smokes FRESH the way smokes should be, also, Mouth Organs, Magazines and Smok­ er’s Sundries. Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe 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. H. C. MacLEAN General Insurance . Agency Sunday School Officers Elected 'the annual meeting of the Sunday School of the United Church was held on Friday afternoon, *with the minister, Rev. A. V. Robb, presiding, 'the secretary’s report read by Geo, Hetherington gave 56 as the average attendance, average collection $2.14, Sunday School was held on 61 Sun­ days of 103& The Treasurer, Miss Margaret Ctirtis, reported a total in­ EVERYTHING IN CASUALTY INSURANCE Automobile — Truck — Cargd Accident Fire — Wind Storm —- Plate Glass Liability Burglary ‘— Sprinkler Leakage Sickness and Accident Policies. For Information on Insurance Phone or Call Office 115 Residence 31 Hydro Building Wingham, Ont.