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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-02-09, Page 8PAGE BIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, February 9, 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, February 9, 10, 11 /he musical thrill 7 A 20th Century-Fox Picture A with * GEORGE MURPHY JIMMY DURANTE PHYLLIS BROOKS EDNA MAE OLIVER George Barbier • Edward Elli*t Jane Darwell • El Erendeli Donald Meek • Patricia Wilder Claude Gillingwater, Sr, Song* by Bullock and Sptna Also “Musical Comedy” “Cartoon” “News” Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, February 13, 14, 15 JAMES STEWART MARGARET SULLIVAN ------In------ The story of a chorus girl who falls in love with a Texas doughboy. Also “Musical Comedy” and “Miniature” MATINEE Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. WHITECHURCH Mrs. Archie Patterson and Helen, of Lucknow, spent the week-end at the home of her mother, Mrs. Wnj. Taylor. The Young People of the Presby­ terian Church held a social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mowbray "on Monday evening. Mrs. Stanley Snell received quite a shaking up last Wednesday. She was driving with the horse and cutter to Wingham and was past Walter Lott’s farm, when she met a car. The snow plough had been over the road once, but the track was too narrow for cars to meet. She went to put the horse up the snow bank at the edge of the road, -and the cutter turned over, and the buckle of the lines came undone and the horse ran back to White­ church trailing the cutter. Mrs. Snell, unhurt, got a ride back to the village, and got back to her home with a nei­ ghbour, as the cutter shafts were bro­ ken. Miss Marian Casernore, of Turn­ berry, spent last week at the home of the home of her brother, Mr. Ernest Casernore. • Born—On Friday, January 20th, in North Bay General Hospital, to Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Martin—a son. Born—At Teeswater, on January 24, to iMr. and Mrs. Wm. Habkirk, formerly of W. Wawanosh, a son. Little Jean Gaunt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Gaunt was taken to Wingham Hospital early Monday morhing. She has been very ill. Mrs. George McClenghan and Mrs. James Falconer are holding teas this Wednesday for the W.M.S. workers of the United Church. Mr. John McMillan was in charge ___ iMiote® i# PAI H T Look for this number on the Wallpaper insert in your Tele­ phone Directory. FREE PRIZE- 14 Gallon Floglaze Enamel January Lucky Winner —* 888. ELMER WILKINSON of a moving last Wednesday. He was moving a hen-house 34 feet long by 14 feet wide from the farm of Ed. Gaunt on the 2nd Con. of Kinloss, to his farm on the boundary. Four teams did the moving on sleighs. ‘ MiSs Annie Kennedy, of Wingham, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. David Kennedy. The annual meeting of the Presby­ terian Church is being held on Mon­ day afternoon, Feb. 13. The congre­ gation is incited to be present, as ar­ rangements are to. be made to cele­ brate the 75th anniversary of this chuch in this community. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coulter, of- Zet­ land, spent Monday- at the home of her father, Mr. Joe Laidlaw. The regular meeting’ of the Wo­ men’s Institute will be held on Tues­ day, February 14’, Mrs. A. McQuil­ lan will give a paper on Home Econ­ omics and Pubilicty. Mrs. A. Coultes will have the talk on the motto — “Home is not a spacious mansion, With wide lawn and shaded street, Only when you hear the patter, Of the darling little feet.” The roll-call will be answered by your favourite recipe. A good attendance's request­ ed. Miss Muriel Purdon, who has spent the past seven months at the home of Mrs. Fred McQuillan of St. Helens, returned on Saturday to her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Welwood, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer and iMr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft entertained a number of their friends and neighbors in the Institute Hall on Friday, The evening was spent in games and danc­ ing. Mr, Stanley Kerry and friend from Walkerton, spent Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Albert Coultes. Mrs. James Ramage, of St. Helens, who had been with her son, Cyuler, who is improving in Wingham Hos­ pital, visited old friends in the village Monday. Mr. Pratt of Stratford spent the week-end with Mr. Robert Carrick. Mrs. Wm. Humphrey of St. Helens visited on Monday at the home of her sister, [Mrs. A. Fox. Miss Hope Walls and* Mr. Ira Walls of Kinloss visited for a few­ days last week at the home of their sister, Mrs. John Wraith on the 2nd Con. Mr. Thomas O’Malley returned home from Sarnia on Wednesday last and his sister, Bridgetta, a patient in the hospital there, is improving nice­ ly. At the regular weekly meeting of the Y.P.U. of the United Church, Mrs. Lott was in the chair. Mrs. Scholtz sang a solo, Ernest Beecroft gave a reading and Mrs. J. D. Bee­ croft was in charge of the Meditation period. Mrs. Ben McClenaghan read the Scripture lesson and Miss C. Laid­ law led in prayer. The theme for the meeting was Bible Study, and on a side table lay an open Bible with tall burning candles. The topic, on the study of the Bible, was very capably taken by Clarence McClenaghan, who emphasized the fact that the greatest book in the world was read so seldom by young people, Garnet Farrier and J. D. Beecroft sang “Have Thine Own Way Loid.” The discussion was taken by using a dialogue, to show how the Bible meets all situations in life of young and old. It was taken by Mrs. Scholtz, tMiss Agnes Gilles­ pie and Miss Doris McClenaghan. The young folks decided to hold a Valentine social next Monday even­ ing, with each one bringing a valen­ tine for the Post Office. The meet­ ing was closed by singing the union benediction. Rev. H. M, Wright led with the questions for the Bible base­ ball using the first two chapters of Acts. The young people of the Presby­ terian Church held a social evening at the home'* of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M’owbray when Mr. Tom Wilson was in charge of the devotional service. Miss Murdeen Simpson read the Scripture lesson, Mr. Dawson Craig had the topic, Misisonary work’ in India, and Tom Wilson and Jack Pol­ lock sang a duet. The meeting was closed by repeating the Lord’s Pray­ er in -unison. The young folks then played progressive crokinole. Miss Murdeen Simpson and Jack Pollock were the winners. The young people are holding a concert in the Institute Flail on Wednesday, Feb. 15, with a splendid program of readings, short plays and musical numbers. All are invited to attend. Mrs. Bert Thompson visited last week with her sister, Mrs. A. Falla- hay, Toronto, who is under the doc­ tor’s care. Get Your Smokes FRESH the way smokes should be, also, Mouth Organs, Magazines and Smok- er’s Sundries. Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe Miss Jessie Strachan of Brussels is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Peter S. MacEwen. Donald Robertson, Millbank, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs, Wm. Robertson. v ' Mrs. J, F, Churchill spent the week-end in Stratford with relatives and attended the-“At Home" at the Normal School with her daughter, ' Miss Loreen Hamilton.' i I Phone 161Prompt Delivery ■ reading on “The Story of the Day" was given by Miss Isobel McKinnon. Circle Rian Bazaar The Steady and True Mission Cir­ cle qf the United Church held their ^regular meeting at the parsonage on Saturday afternoon. ■ Following the opening hymn, prayer was offered by Miss Eunice Thornton and Miss Mos- sie Milligan read the Scripture les­ son, During the business session the members decided to hold a bazaar in May or June. Mrs, A. V. Robb spoke on the study chapter “The Church of Nations" and “The Difference in Hos­ pitality Between Races,” Readings were given by Misses Louie Patton, Daisy Holmes and Jean MacLennon on the theme for February “Love Thy Neighbor.” Mrs. J, Johnston offered prayer and Rev. A. V. Robb nounced the benediction. pro- Sunday Services Rev. A. V. Robb spoke on “Prayer" at the morning service in the United Church on Sunday, illustrating diffi­ culties in prayer and the importance of the right attitude. At the evening service the subject was “Jonah” as a type of Christ. The Sunday School attendance at the United Church on Sunday was 66, the highest this year. Mr. Henderson, Lucknow, a stud­ ent at Knox College, occupied the pulpit in Knox Presbyterian , Church on Sunday using as his text “I will arise and go to my father.”’ Mrs. Mc­ Neill, contributed a solo. BELGRAVE BLUEVALE George Thomson employed a big gang of men during the past week and stored his supply of ice for the sum­ mer season. - The ice was a good qual­ ity. W.M.S. Had Interesting Meeting The monthly meeting of the W. M. S-. was held at the home of Miss Olive Scott on ^Thursday afternoon. The vice president, Mrs. J. J. Elliott, was in charge. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Lillow and Mrs. Peter S. MacEweri led in prayer. Dur­ ing the business session plans were made for observing the World’s Day of Prayer in the Presbyterian Church and an invitation extended to the yV. M. S. of the United Church to join in the service. The supply allocation was received, hsking for clothing for a boy eight years of age. Mrs. Ray­ mond Elliott read an interesting let­ ter from A,ngus MacKay, of.India, relating some of his joys and sorrows in the school work that he is carry­ ing- on among boys. The chapter from the study book “Young Plowmen with a Purpose" was read by Miss Scott. It dealt with the work of Dr. John L. House, teacher in the Am­ erican Farm School at Saloni'ca, showing how boys were tailgh-t Christianity along with a training in Farming and Mechanics. To Preach Sunday Rev. John McKenzie will preach at the Presbyterian Church.on Sunday next. * The man’s Plan. Bean Supper February meeting of the Wo- Association of the United’ Church was held on Thursday after­ noon at the home of Mrs. Robert Shaw. The president, Mrs. Stanley Gallaher, presided. After the. devo>- tional period, plans were completed for serving a bean supper at the an­ nual congregational meeting on. Fri­ day evening, February 10th. The- so­ ciety decided to do some decorating at the parsonage, Miss Mossie- Mil­ ligan gave a humorous reading, fol­ lowed by a contest. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Mary Robertson and Miss Fraser. s WEEKLY SPECIALS s B ■I 18% Laying Mash 18% Hatchability Mash *.... Big 50 Concentrate Egmaker Concentrate ., Oyster Shell ........... $1.90 Cwt. $2.05 Cwt. , $3.90 Cwt. $2.90 Cwt. . $L00’Cwt.■ Canada Packers Limited SHUR-GAIN FEED SERVICE Phone 142 Wingham ■ 9 M Celebrated 84th Birthday ’ Thomas .Stewart celebrated 84th birthday Friday, February Mr. Stewart spent many years in the lumber business. He was a partner of the late R. N. Duff in the firm of Duff and Stewart for 27 years. He is also one of the oldest Orangemen in this district. Mr. Stewart has been in poor health for the past year, but is able to be about and takes an interest in .local affairs. He sp.ent the day quietly at his home with members of his family. his 3rd. Much Improved Mr. and Mrs. P. D. King, who have spent the last few months in Toronto have returned to their home here. Mr. King is recovering nicely from the ef­ fects. of a stroke of paralysis which he suffered in December. Arthritis? Rheumatic Pains? Lumbago? Sciatica? Backache? Acid Stomach? .. Have you about given up hope ’ of relief from these ailments? ; DON'T DO 1T-USE A-jJ i HARDING’S Treatment Ask McKibbon The Druggist About It Y.P.U. Regular Meeting The regular meeting of the Y“. P. U. of the United Church was held on Friday evening with the president, Miss Daisy Holmes, presiding, Mr, Robert Shaw opened the meeting with prayer and Miss Mosaic Milligan> read passages from “The Gleam." George Johnston presided for the re­ mainder of the meeting. The Scrip­ ture lesson from Romans 6: 1-10, <was read by Ormal Smith. A vocal duet was rendered by Mrs. A, V. Rqbb and Miss Eunice Thornton, accompanied by Miss Isobel McKinnon. The top­ ic “Jesus Enlists Helpers" was taken ; by Miss Luff. Rev. A, V. Robb con­ tinued his series of talks on the books of the Bible, speaking on the Epistles of Paul to the Thessalonians.1' A Thorough, niodem eye examin­ ations and proper glasses at reasonable prices. il; School Fair Officers Elected The annual meeting of the Bel-; School Fair was held in the. Forest-. ers’ Hall Wednesday afternoon of last J week. The president, J. S. Procter, was in the chair. The minutes of the I previous meetings were read and adopted. The financial statement was also presented and showed a splendid balance on hand, the receipts'being $339.35 and expenditure $258.68., Mr. Shearer, agricultural representative for Huron, was present and gave an address, He, congratulated the peo­ ple on their splendid school fair and co-operation on the day of the fair, and also on their financial position. He also referred to the T.B. canvass made in the county and said that it had carried by a good majority and tliat the two townships here, .East Wawanosh and Morris, had both giv­ en a high percentage in favor of the restricted area. He then spoke of plans of the Department for carrying on the school fairs and various chang­ es were suggested; Some discussion followed. It was decided to have a representation at a central meeting to be held in Clinton, when 'all school fairs are to be represented. The fol­ lowing were electe’d: President, J. S. Procter; vice-president, Mrs. £. H. Wade; secretary-treasurer, Mrs, C. W.*Scott; the directors for S. S. No. 3, Morris: Ivan McArter and Mrs. J. Yuill; for S. S. 'No. 5 Morris, Mrs. R. Procter and Earle Anderson; S. S. No. 7 Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hopper; U. S. S. No. 17 Morris,, and. E. Wawanosh, Mrs. Wm. Brydges and C. R. Coultes; S. S. No. 7, East Wawanosh, Mrs. Bert Thompson and ^thol Bruce; S. S. No. 8, E. Wawa­ nosh, Mrs. R. J. Scott and J. F. Mc­ Callum; S. S. No. 9, E. Wawanosh, Mrs. George Walker and R. J. Cur­ rie; S, S. No. 13, E. Wawanosh, Mrs. Joe- Dunbar and Mel Bradburn; U. S. S. No. 16, E. and W. Wawanosh', Mrs. Percy Vincent and Aflred Nes­ bitt; S. S. No. 11, E. Wawanosh, Jan­ et Robertson and Herson Irwin. It was decided to have a School Fair against this year and each section give a grant of $15. C. R. Coultes was appointed' to interview the E. Wawa­ nosh council' in- regard to a grant and James .Michie to interview the Morris council'. Ladies* Guild The- regular monthly meeting of the Ladies’ Gull'd of Trinity Church was held, on Thursday afternoon,’Feb. 2nd, at the home of Mrs. R. Yule with a good attendance-.' Mrs-, Weekes, the- president, was in charge of the meet­ ing. After the business session a short program- was presented. Lunch was served' by- the hostess. Miss Norma-. Habkfrk, of Seaforth-, was a week-end visitor with Freda. Jordan. Euchre Wais. Success Another very successful Euchre- and Dance was sponsored by the Bel­ grave Community Rink Club on Fri­ day- Evening in the Foresters’ HalL The early part of the evening »was spent in cards,, the prizes being won by Mrs., JI.. Wheeler and Harold Vin­ cent „afrd' the consolation prizes went to Mrs.. Geo. Jordan and Bob Grasby. Lunch was. served and dancing' fol­ lowed. with Jackson’s Orchestra sup­ plying the- music. The Belgrave United Church had charge of the CKNX Church of the Air on Mon., Feb. 6. SHOP AT Smith’s Economy Food Store LEALAND TOMATO CATSUP ... 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.. FRESH, GOOD QUALITY COARSE OR QUICK COOKING ROLLED OATS............... PICkKE SHORTENING ..... 2 lbs. 25c ROSE BRAND BAKING POWDER 15c lb. tin READY-CUT BULK MACARONI.............5 lbs. 25c .. 5 Lbs. 19c MADE-RITE PASTRY FLOUR ..,.........45c 24-lb. bag SEEDLESS RAISINS ................. 2 lbs. 25c HAND-PICKED WHITE BEANS 6 lbs. 25c E£TEA SPECIAL DALTON’S O.K. JELLY POWDERS.................. PEARL-WHITE NAPTHA SOAP ... 6 Bars 25c FOUR O’CLOCK BLACK TEA 59c lb. LE LYS TOILET SOAP ......,.......... 5 Cakes 25c’ FRENCH DRIP COFFEE 35c Lb. PRIDE OF THE VALLEY No. 4 PEAS AND GOLDEN CORN ........-.......................... 3 17-oz. Tins 25c LARGE ICEBERG HEAD LETTUCE 10c lg. hd. SWEET JUICY ORANGES ............. 23c Dozen TEXAS SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT ..... 6 for 25c FIRM RIPE TOMATOES 17c lb; We have a complete stock olf Cured and Fresh Meats, and Mait­ land or Wingham Brands of First Grade Butter. Try us for these lines and we feel sure you will be satisfied. GLENANNAN Mr, John Campbell, inspector for the Kelvinator Co., has returned to London to resume his duties. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Stokes visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alex. 'Corrigan. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Douglas were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rich­ ard Culliton. Mrs. John Metcalfe and Mr. Thos. Metcalfe are spending a few days with friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Stokes and Annie visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Weir, Howick. . Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown, of Wingham, were week-end guests with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ar­ thur Lincoln. * Mrs. Nelson Reid was called to Mt Forest on Sunday owing to the ser­ ious illness of her mother, Mrs. Maud. Completing its second installment of national high power coverage will be the inauguration, this spring by CBC of two new 50,000 watt trans­ mitting stations near Watrous, Sask., and Sackville, N.B* The stations, CBK and CBA, will provide greatly improved coverage and reception in those areas. Feature of the new, sta­ tions are the 460 foot triangular cross section vertical radiators. The radiat- ors, fabricated at the Canadian Bridge Company's Walkerville plant, are the first guyed radiators designed in Can­ ada and are expected to prove more satisfactory than other types now in use. The transmitter buildings are each of different architecture and are well in advance of present day re­ quirements. The above illustration shows an architect’s drawing of the transmitter and radiator of CBK, Watrous. Save Money Stratford’s Leading Eyesight Specialist. At Wingham Office, Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning, 9.00 to Noon, Phone 5W ifor Appointment* . Awards Presented An interesting part of the service in Knox' United Church on’ Sunday morning was the • presentation of awards for Sunday School and Church attendance for 1938. These Were presented by Norman Keating, the Sunday School Supt., to the fol­ lowing: certificate for first year at­ tendance to Marjorie MacKenzie; se­ cond year seal to Edith McClenagh­ an, third year seal to Robert Grasby, fourth year seal to Norlnan Keatings Kenneth Wheeler, Mae Frisbyj fifth year to Anna Grasby, Jas. R< Coultes, I Mabel ^oultes, Mrs.. C. R. Coultes and Marjorie Grasby, sixth Ross Andcrsoti and Eduh Master Thomas Steep, of was present at the Sunday School ses­ sion and sang a solo and he also sang during the church service. His solos were both very much enjoyed. Miss Elaine Walsh acted as accompanist. W INSHAM< Town of Wingham 1939 Taxes / year to Procter, Clinton, Miss Sweet: “What is meant by stealing a base?” Mr, Fans* “Why, it's sort of clia* mood robbery," </ „ Taxpayer’s may make payments oil 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. A* GALBRAITH, Treasurer. Town of Wingham. T