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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-02-02, Page 8I * WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thurs., February 2nd, 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, Satur., February 2nd, 3rd, 4th .GARY COOPER GEORGE RAFT In A dramatic story based on the century-old slave trade* Also “Cartoon” and “News” Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, February 6, 7, 8 ROBERT MONTGOMERY VIRGINIA BRUCE — In------ “The First Hundred Years” Virginia Bruce in the picture provokes a novel sit­ uation when she has to pay the alimony. Also “Sport Subject” “Disney Cartoon” “Lew Lehr Subject” “Skiing Subject” boys’ camp at Kintail, purchased a piano and. closed the books with a small balance. The Sunday School is small in numbers but the average at­ tendance was very good. It was self- supporting and gave $7.96’ to mis­ sions. The election,of officers resulted in a few changes. J. C. Higgins' and Duncan McDougal were re-elected for a three-year term and J. J. El­ liott was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of James E, Nichol, Ushers, Alex. Shaw, George Fowler, Eldon Kirton, Arnold Lillow. Jack McTavish and Stanley Moffatt! To take collections, J, J. Elliott, Will Mundell, W. H, McKinney, Harvey Robertson and Eldon Kirton; Secre­ tary treasurer, Miss M. Oliye Scott re elected; Sunday School Superin­ tendent, George- Greig; secretary­ treasurer, Arnold Lillow; organists, Misses Lois Elliott, Alba Mowbray, Jean Elliott and Jack Mowbray; J. C. Higgins was re-elected as chair­ man of the Board of Management at the inaugural meeting. Following the business session, an informal meeting was held when plans were discussed regarding Sun­ day supply for the winter months, At the morning service .in the Un­ ited Church, Rev. A. V. Robb spoke on the life choices of Abraham and Lot, showing the results of the high­ er choice. In the evening the pastor continued his series of Old Testa­ ment characters. I Look for this number on the Wallpaper insert in your Tele­ phone Directory, FREE PRIZE-— ’6 Gallon Floglaze Enamel January Lucky Winner — 888, ELMER WILKINSON Geddes, Jesse Wheeler, Martin Gras- by; auditors, Mrs. Jesse Wheeler and Mrs, R. Nicholson; treasurer, J. C. Procter; mau'se committee H. Wheel­ er and Robert Sitonehouse. It was de­ cided to hold the annual meeting next year in the evening with a supper, as this year, Votes of appreciation were expressed to organist, leader and members of the .choir, and the sever­ al organizations for theijr help and co-operation during the year. A vote 6f appreciation was also extended to Rev, and Mrs. J. B. Townend and an invitation to remain another year. Rev. Townend made a very fitting reply. A very successful meeting was brought to a close with the benedic­ tion by Rev. Townend, Kay Townend, of London, spent the. week-end at her home here. > MATINEE Saturday afternoon at 2,30 p.m. Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. Pulpit Declared Vacant Rev. J, A. Grant, of Alton, occupi­ ed the pulpit in Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning. He spoke on The Life and Characteris­ tics of Judas. He also read the edict declaring the pulpit vacant. Fanners’ Club to Meet Feb. 7th The February meeting of the Bel­ grave Farmers’ Club will be held on Tuesday evening, Feb. 7th, at the home of iMr. and Mrs. Jas. Michie. The program will consist of music and a debate. Will the members of the club please bring sandwiches. All are welcome at these meetings. BLUEVALE Presbyterian Church Annual The annual congregational meeting of Knox Presbyterian church was held in the school room with most of the families of the congregation represented. Rev. Kenneth MacLean, interim Moderator, then was elected to preside for the business session. The session report presented by Ar­ chie Messer showed no new mem­ bers, one removed1' by certificate and three by ,deatli, three infants baptiz­ ed. Three new members were added to session, John Kirton, Eldrid Nich­ ol and J. C. Higgins. The secretary-treasurer, Miss. M. Olive Scott in presenting her report, stated the receipts and expenditures to be very much the same as the pre- vious year, the givings for missions falling down slightly. All other obli­ gations were met. iMrs. Walter Smil- lie, secretary o.f the W.M.S., reported 15 members, 9 regular meeting with an average attendance of 10. Special tha^k-offering and home helpers meetings were held. The supply al­ location was donated and bales of bedding and clothing sent to North­ ern Ontario. The reports of the Ladies’ Aid So­ ciety was presented by Mrs. Archie Messer and Mrs. Harvey Robertson showing a successful year socially and financially, over three hundred dollars being raised. The Society les­ sened the church debt by $50 and as­ sisted the Board of Management to the extent^of over $150.00. The Y.P.S. sent a delegate to the. Awarded Attendance Certificates Certificates for perfect attendance at Sunday School during 1938 were awarded during the church service at the United Church on Sunday morn­ ing as follows: Mossie Milligan, Stewart MacLennan, Spence McKin­ non, Jean MacLennan, Cassie Seiling, Daisy Holmes, Margaret Curtis, Shir­ ley Seiling. For good attendance aw­ ards were also given to: George Thomson, Scott MacLennan, Irene Hall, Helen Thomson, Harry Wett­ laufer. LUNCH-TIME FOR A HERO “Sure I can feed myself but it’s a lot' more fun having Angel do it,” pital, Toronto. And Ahgel ing Sister J. Jotirley—seems to enjoy laughs' William "Red” Hill, hero of being teased by this latest addition countless Niagara River episodes, ly- to her group of hero patients. Institute Meet Thursday The regular meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute will be held on Thurs­ day afternoon, February 9th, at 2.30 o’clock at the home of Miss Olive Scott. The programme will be on Historical Research, with Margaret Curtis convenor. Roll Cail—The old­ est article I possess and exhibit the same. Motto—He who ceases to learn, ceases to live, Mrs. Jim Johns­ ton. History of the Bluevale Insti­ tute, by Miss Olive Scott. Mrs. Har­ old Speir, Burssels, District Presi­ dent, is expected as a guest at the meeting and will have-a message for Institute workers. A contest—Who’s Who in First Photography. Members are asked to brin geats for a pot luck lunch: Visitors are welcome. To Commemorate 75 Years of ■ * Service The annual Congregational meet­ ing of Knox Presbyterian Church was held on January 24th, with a. fair attendance. AU allotments had been reached during the year. The con­ gregation start the new year with a nice bainace and no liabilities. J. A. Young, J. Leitch and J. Dunbar were appointed managers for 3 years. Plans were made for the celebration of 75 years of continuous Presbyter­ ian Services in Belgrave when early in October special services in coll­ ection with this important event will be held followed by a fowl supper and entertainment. her uncle, Mr. W, Egleston. Quite a number of the ladies in this cominunity took bread and cake to Wingham to the Robin Hood exhibit in the Town Hall on Saturday, and we congratulate Mrs, Robert Mowb* ray, who was the winner of the sec­ ond prize $20,00, A great number of those who had motored to town and stayed to lift their bread and cake, were late leaving for home and about twenty-five cars were stuck in places along the Whitechurch - Wingham road, after the late afternoon storm had filled in the tracks through the drifts. Miss Velma Stewart, of Kinloss, spent a few days last week at the home of Mrs. W. R. Farrier, The ladies of the W.M.S. of the United Church held a tea at the home of Mrs. Robt. Purdon On Tuesday last and at the home of Mrs. Russel Gaunt oh Wednesday. The village folks are holding their tea at the home of Mrs. A, Fox this Wednes­ day. Mr. Charles Gillespie and son Don­ ald, of New Sa rum, visited on Satur­ day with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Gillespie. Mr. Roddy and Jack Inglis and N. Welwood, who spent the past week selling journals in Chatham homes, are spending this week at their homes here. Mrs. Archie Clow has been very ill this week-end and under the doctor’s care. Mrs. Wm.‘ Taylor spent the past week in Lucknow at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Archie Patterson. The’regular weekly meeting of the Y.P.U. of the United Church was held on Monday evening with Miss Lettie Fox in the chair. Mr. H. Pol- .lock read the Scripture lesson and ■Mr. Ted McClenaghan gave the com­ ments, Mrs. H. Sparling sang “In The Garden” and Mr. Millan Moore had charge of the topic “Nazism and* Fascism." The discussion period was taken by Mr. H. Pollock and Miss G. Watt. Millan Moore led in prayer. Miss Lettie Fox sang “More Love to Thee" and Mr. Pollock had chargeof the recreation period. The Friend­ ship Circle was formed and all were dismissed by singing me." Miss Bridgetta O’Malley,- R.N., of Sarnia General Hospital staff, under­ went a serious operation in the hos­ pital there on Tuesday morning and is as well' as can be looked for at this time. Her brother, Thomas, of East Wawanosh, is spending a days in Sarnia with her. "Abide with few ing in his eot at Christie Street hos-t ! WEEKLY SPECIALS i mm 3 WHITECHURCH ST. HELENS ■ Orient Silk Stockings n Ultra pure silk ensures ultra smart colours! Not a shadow!Not a ring! Flawless hose at, > 75c $1.00 $1.25 2, 3, 4-thread chiffons light, heavy service weights cashmere. A hose for everyone — hose that look better, wear longer. f crepe silk and wool <•KING’S ■ Friday evening, Jan. 27th. A good. Accounts paid: C. H. Wade,. g,oods crowd was in attendance and the play for relief, Tunnie, $4.75; Archie Mes- entitled “Wild Ginger" presented by|ser, refund tax $10.00; R, Newcombe, the Young People of Inglis School was much enjoyed by all. A« dance followed the play, Mrs. Mulvey visited Mrs. Newans Tuesday afternoon. Minnie Jeffray spent Sunday even­ ing at Tom Abraham’s, having had dinner with Mary and Hannah Stok­ es, had a vgry pleasant birthday. Our curlers weren’t behind at the bonspeil at Gorrie, Mr. George Inglis capturing a prize. refund on Trustee’s rate $5.20; John Shurrie, refund dog tax $2.00;. Carl Oakley, relief $10.00; Joseph Smith, milk for indigent $13.30; Municipal World and blank* forms $3.51. The Council will meet at the Hall on Monday, February 13, 1939: A. MacEwen, Clerk. MORRIS are sorry to hear Mr.. Alex. MORRIS COUNCIL Medical We are sorry to hear Mr.. Alex. McEwen is aid up with a cold. We hope to hear he will soon be better. Mrs. Richard Johnston has been laid up with a sore knee arid bad cold for a couple of weeks We are sorry to hear Mr. Samuel Woods passed away on morning. We extend our to his wife and. family. The two children of Mr. Earl Hamilton have been with bad colds. The storm on Monday blocked’ the roads. The cars were stopped and some stuck in the snowdrifts. iMonday sympathy and' Mrs. very sick Cattle Mineral .................. 35% Beefmaker Concentrate 35% Dairy Concentrate .... 24% Milk Producer......... *. 18% Dairy Ration...............- Oat and Barley Chop ..***. w ♦ * b $3.09 $2.25 $2.30 $1.75 $1.45 a a a a a $21.09 a ton cwt* cwt* cwt* cwt* cwt. Miss Marie Wettlaufer, of Blyth, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wettlaufer; she also spent a few days with relatives and friends at Waterloo and Kitchener. Miss Mary Black left recently to spend a few weeks with her nephew, Charley and Mrs. Black, at Corrie. Miss Dorothy Aitken accompanied by three friends from Hollan, visited on Sunday with Mrs. M. L, Aitken and Miss Duff. Miss Edith Garniss, Morris, visited her sister, Mrs. Burns Moffatt. BELGRAVE Mrs. Russel Gaunt and Miss Yuill spent Sunday with the former’s par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. . David Currie, of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler spent Thursday last with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. Rev. J. Pollock and a number uf young folks from the Presbyterian Church were in charge of the church of the air on Monday over CKNX. Mr. and Mrs. Ira McLean and fam­ ily, of Brussels, visited on Sunday with his parents, Mr. and .Mrs. J. F. McLean. Miss Margaret Murphey, of Inger- sol, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mowbray. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson of Exeter, spent Friday last at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Mason, and Mrs. Mason and baby Lois returned home with them on Saturday to spend a few days at Exeter. Mr. Calvin Robinson and Mr. Ma-' son Robinson, of Tilsonburg, spent the week-end at the home of their fa­ ther, Mr. Thos. Robinspn. Miss Agnes Patterson is spending this week in Detroit at the home of Miss Norma Weatlierhead’ of the Wingham. High School was home for the week-end1. Mr. Eddie Gaunt of Kapuskasing is a visitor with lii’s mother, Mrs. Jas. Gaunt. The regular meeting of the’ Y. P. U. was held on- Sunday evening. This was the first night of the new con­ test' of which the captains are Stan­ ley Todd and Goldwin TJurvfs. The former’s side had' charge of the meet­ ing, Dick Weatlierhead presided and Mae McDonald' read, the Scripture lesson, Stanley Buchanan contributed a reading. The topi.c “New Hymns” was taken by Mrs. E. W. Rice while Mrs. D. Phillips played some of the hymns. The discussion was led by Stanley Todd. Minutes of council meeting held in the Township Hall on Monday, Jan. 9th, 1939. ‘ The members of the Council were all present and after signing the. ob­ ligation of office the Reeve took the chair and the following business was transacted, appointment of Township officers: Clerk, A. MacEwen $202.50; Assessor, James Peacock, $100.00; Weed Inspector, R. Michie, 40c per hour; School Attendance Officer, Nelson )A Higgins $12.00; Health' Officer, Dr. R. L. Stewart $75.00; Membeb of the B.O.H., Peter McNab; Sheep Inspectors, Wallace Agar >.$1,50, Gilbert McCallum $1.50; Drain Inspector, John McGill $2.00; Caretaker, Ivan McArter $15.00; Aud­ itors, R. McKinnon $20.00,. C. John­ son $20.00; Collector, W. T* Brydg- eS $120.00; Printing Contract $95.00. The Council passed a resolution asking the Provincial Government to pay our share of the- percentage al­ lowed for moneys expended on Roads in 1938, also the balance of account for 1937. A Get Your Smokes FRESH the way smokes should be, also; Mouth Organs, Magazine^ and Smok­ er’s Sundries Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe ASHFIELD Prompt Delivery Fhone161 We extend our sympathy to the be­ reaved relatives of the Lhte Mr. Wm. Irwin and Mr. Robert Webster. Mr. Irwin was buried on Tuesday after­ noon in Tiffin’'S Cemetery and Mr. Webster on Wednesday afternoon in Baird’s Cemetery, Stanley Township, by the the L.O.L. of Varna of which he was a member, Mrs. Harry Fowler, near .Blyth, spent the first part of the week with her daughter, Mrs* Dynes Campbell, 10th Con. Mr. Sam Sherwood and son, Earl, spent Thursday in Goderlcli^with her daughter, Mrs. Jim Barbour. We are pleased to1 report that Mrs. T. A* Camerou who underwent a ser­ ious operation on Jan. 16th, is im­ proving very nicely and we expect to sec her back home sooh and also .Mrs. Wilson Irwin, who broke her knee­ cap in a car accident Dec, 11th, is able to get out of bed for a while ev­ ery day. Sorry ot hear of the passing of Mrs. MacKay, sister of Mr. Ralph Nixpn, hear 2ion, who passed away on 'Sunday, Jan, 29th» The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from the home of her brother, Mr. Nixon, to Greenhill Cemetery. We extend our sympathy to her bereaved family, ’l LE AL AND^ TOMATO CATSUP iL 18c 14-Oz. Bottle FRESH SALTED PEANUTS ....................... 2 lbs. 25c LIBBY’S DILL PICKLES _ ___25c 25-oz. Jar CLUB HOUSE CHOPPED NUT BUTTER ......... 18c lb. United Church Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the congre­ gation of Knox United Church was held in the basement of the church. Owing to the snowy weather the at­ tendance was not as large as it might have been but between sixty and sev­ enty sat down to a hot supper at sev­ en o’clock. At the conclusion of the supper Rev. J. B. Townend opened the meeting with a hymn and Scrip­ ture reading followed by prayer. Mrs. C. R. Coultes was appointed secretary of the meeting. The pastoral letter was read by Rev. J. B. Townend. The treasurer’s report was given by J. C. Procter, treasurer. AH societies presented their reports both financially and an account of the year’s activities. These all showed great activity and cash balances on hand. The auditor’s report presented by Mrs. J. Wheeler stated there was a balance on hand and no liabilities to be met. Following these reports the various .officers were elected: Gordon Walsh, Albert Vincent and Cecil Wheeler, were elected to the Board of Stewards for the three year term. Other members of the board are Chris Ntthcry, Herb Wheeler, Lyle Hopper, Harold Procter, George Martin, Norman Walsh, The ushers, Harold Vincent, Bob Yuill, Borden Scott and Kenneth Wheeler. Plate collectors, Harry McCleneghan, J. A. Have Your Eyes Examined! Thorough, modem eye examin­ ations and proper glasses at reasonable prises* FRESH, GOOD QUALITY . 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SWEET JUICY ORANGES .......*...*....* 23c Vbztn The Young People’s Union met on Tuesday evening at the home of Ml and Mrs. Carl Fitch, over twenty be* Ing present After the meeting a short time was spent in recreation when the hostess served lunch. " The regular meetirig of the Liter­ ary Society was held at Lane’s School I ■s9■■|iW __ 9 Au. ____ • Canada Packers Limited L SHUR-GA1N FEED SERVICE >. Jfesne 142 Wtagham ’’’•i W6 have a complete stock off Cured and Fresh Meats, and Mait­ land or Wingham Brands ot First Grade Butter. Try us fur these lines and wo feel sure you wiil be satisfied.