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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-06-15, Page 8FACE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, Junie 15th, 1939 i Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 15th, 16th, 17th ■ ■ is In • • Haiuna’s Ladies Shop Exclusive Not Expensive GET GOTHAM AD JU STABLES made in Canada AND YOUR LENGTH WORRIES • ARE OVER TALL? —• Wear them full length. MEDIUM? — Flip them over at first adjustment stripe. SHORT? — Wear them at the second adjustment stripe. .85A $1.00 a pair .. KING’S 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. OLIVIA DeHAVILLAND • BASIL RATHBONE CLAUDE RAINS • Patrie Knowles • Eugene Pallette • Alan Hale • Melville Cooper * Ian Hunter • Una O’Connor • Presented by WARNER BROS. • Directed by MICHAEL CURTIZ nnd WM. KEIGHLEY • Original Screen Play by Norman Reilly Raine ami Seton I. Miller jjawd upon Ancient Robin Hood Legends « Music by Erich Wolfgang Korngold • A First National Picture Also “News” Admission: Adults 35c, Children 20c. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, June 19, 20th, 21st BING CROSBY FRED MacMURRAY “SING YOU SINNERS” The story features “Lazybones Crosby” who would trade his life away to avoid doing a day’s hard work. Also “Traveltalk” and “Musical” MATINEE Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Admission: Adults 25c, Children 15c. EXCELSIOR MALE QUARTETTE Of Palmerston Will Present a Variety Concert at 8.15 p.m. in TOWN HALL, WINGHAM, THURSDAY, JUNE 15th Under Auspices of St. Andrew’s Church Choir. WHITECHURCH Miss Ann. Henry, R.N., who served overseas as a nurse, had a reserved seat at the Cenotaph, London, Wed­ nesday last when King George and Queen Elizabeth visited that city. Among those from here who were al­ so in the city were: Mrs. Mac Ross and Miss Olive Terriff, R.N., Mrs. Hinde and her brother-inlaw, Mr. M. Green; Mr. Ezra Welwood, Mr. Clar­ ence Cox and Mr. Weaver: Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft, Florence and Er­ nest; Mr. Ernest Robinson, Melville . and Gilbert Beecroft, and Mr. and Mrs. John McGee. Miss Sarah Sharpe, of Tecswater, is’ spending this week with her old friend, Miss Catharine Ross. Miss Sharpe celebrated her 82nd birthday on Sunday and has been blind since she was twelve years old. Her sister,, Miss Mary Sharpe, has been in Vic­ toria Hospital for the past two week's having cataracts removed from her eyes. Mrs'. Robt. Ross spent a few days last week in London with her cousin, Mrs. Alma Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Green, of Kitchener, spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Henry. On Saturday, Mrs. Henry and Miss Ann Henry, also Mrs. Simpson apd 1 her daughter, Marian, of Wingham, \WaU M jjW ’w'Ul $ ftp k, Clinton s0O King.” Prayer was offered by Mrs. Henry, Scripture lesson was read from Matt. 5. 43-48. Matt 6, 8-10. A duet was rendered by Mrs. Wm. Anderson and Mrs. Emmerson Rod­ ger. They were accompanied by Mrs. Wm. McDowell. The chapter in the Study Book was “Ministeries in the storm centre” was given by Miss Mae Wightman. After prayer being offer­ ed by Mrs, Henry the “Lord’s Pray­ er” in unison, The business was con­ ducted by the president, Mrs. Wm, McVittie. The minutes of the May meeting were read and approved, A paper on Temperance was read by Mrs. J. L .McDowell. The final ar­ rangements were made for Anniver­ sary Supper to be held on July 3rd. The meeting was dismissed by Mrs. (Rev.) H. C. Wilson after which a ten cent tea was served by the lad­ ies of the group. The report of the London Confer­ ence was given on Sunday by the Rev. H, 0. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ellis and Miss Mary Ellis visited on Sunday with Mrs. Ellis’ sisters, Mrs. M. Griffith and Miss Rose Coventry of Wing­ ham, Mr. Maitland Henry is recovering from the severe shock from light­ ning which he experienced on June 3rd when he took shelter under a tree during, a heavy rain and wind storm, A horse owned by Mr. Henry also received a shock causing it to fall to its knees. t Mr. and Mrs. Jack Buchanan, Mrs. Stanley Cook, Mr. Ray Vincent and Mr. and Mrs. James McGill attended the graduating exercises of the West­ ern University, London, where Miss June Buchanan, niece of Mr. J, Buch­ anan and Mr, James McGill Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. James McGill received their diplomas at the Convocation on June 7th. We extend our congratula­ tions to both these young people. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McDowell, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wafden, Mr. and Mrs. Alva McDowell of Westfield and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Vincent are spending a' couple of weeks with friends at Badaxe, Michigan, Rudyard, Mich.; Freeland, Mich., and at the Soo, also at West Branch, Mich. Arnold and Phyllis Cook were ‘ in Blyth on Saturday trying their Theory Exam. TWey are pupils of A. E. Cook;. also Mr. Malcolm Green, motored to Owen Sound and spent the day with Mrs. Simpson’s daughter there. * Naylor - Moss A pretty wedding was solemnized on Friyad at Ip.m. at the home of Mr. and 'Mrs. Fred Moss, West Wa- watiosh, when their daughter, Jessie, became the bride of Mr. Gordon Nay­ lor, son of Mrs. Naylor and the late Mr. Naylor, of E. Wawanosh, Rev. ,H. Wilson of Auburn United Church, officiated, After the wedding dinner the happy couple left for a short hon­ eymoon at Niagara and Toronto, They will reside on the groom’s farm on the 9th of E. Wawanosh, and this community extends best wishes .for a long and happy wedded life. Mr, and Mrs. George Broonier^ of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Jno. McGee and their grand­ daughter visited with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Coultes. Agnes Gillespie, Muriel Watt, Cath­ arine (Mowbray and Jean Johnston were in Walkerton Monday attending another meeting held by the Institute in the interests of “The Milky Way.” Mr, and Mrs. Basil Thompson and her brother, Stanley Moore, all of Calcdone, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Montgomery, of Rose City, Mich’., have spent last week with the latter’s brother, Mr. John Mowbray and with other rela­ tives in this community. They were accompanied by their daughter, Mrs. Ethel Dubey and her daughter, Made­ line, from Pontiac, Mich. Dr. Harold Robinson, Walkerton, and Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Wheeler, of Morris, visited on Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. Mrs. Aldin Purdon and son, Billie, left on Monday for Leamington, and Detroit, with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Goyeau- and children, of Windsor, who have spent the week-end here. Mrs. Hinde spent the week-end with Mrs. Greer, of Wingham and with other relatives there. Mr. Robert McGee, of Blyth, spent the week-end with his brothers, Mr. Henry and Mr. Leask McGee. Miss Lorna McClenaghan, of Glen­ coe, spent the week-end with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. en McClenaghan. Quite a number of the Institute lad­ ies were in Lucknow on Tuesday at­ tending the District Annual meeting. **e Successful anniversary services I were held in Brick Church on Sunday ;when Rev. Dr. Langford of Toronto, j head of the work of the Young Peo- . pies’ Unions in the United, Church, . was present and preached very earn- : est and inspiring sermons, entreating the people to spend their lives not for • the things which pass away, but for those things that last forever. The choir rendered special anthems. In the morning Mrs. George Taylor sang a solo and in the evening Mr. and- Mrs. Keating sang a duet. Rain be­ fore both services kept many away who wished to hear Dr. Langford. About thirty ladies attended the meeting of the Women’s Institute held at the home of (Mrs. Robt. Ross on Friday last. The president, Miss G. Richardson, was. in charge, and afjier the opening exercises the roll call was answered by a traffic law, as this meeting concerned legislation. Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. Sclioltz and the president, were appointed to attend the District Annual at Lucknow on Tuesday, June 13. All joined in com­ munity singing, and Miss Olive Ter­ riff gave a very interesting paper on “Why We Should Use Our Vole.” Mrs. Scholtz sang "You’re the Only j Star in My Blue Heaven” and Mr. Spittai of the Dominion Bank, Wing­ ham, was present and gave a very in­ teresting talk on “Banking” and in­ vited anyone to ask questions. A vote of thanks was given to him and Ken­ neth Ross played a number on the violin. Lunch was served and a social j half hour was enjoyed by all. | Mr. George Richardson, of Guelph, i and Mr. Albert Hughes of Tceswater I visited on Saturday with the former’s • brother, Mr* John Richardson. | Mr. and Mrs. Meldrum Sandburn j and family of Turnberry, spent Sun- I day at the home of his parents, Mr. ■ and Mrs. Chas. Sandburn. I Mr, Jas. Weir of London and Mr. - I and Mrs. Edgar Gaunt and children w' of Marnoch spent Sunday with their 0 ■ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred David­ son. Mr. and Mrs, George Inglis and ! family and her brother, Mr, John , Renwick, all of Macintosh visited al­ so with their aunt, Mrs, Davidson on ’ * Rev. Graydon Cox and Mr, Jim q t Moore of Matheson, who were attend* I ing Toronto Conference, spent a few days last week at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Molcolni Ross, Rev, Mr. McKenzie of Ripley will 0 have charge of the anniversary serv- jj ices in the United Church here on O Sunday and the young people will present their three act Comedy-drama “Paying the Fiddler” on Tuesday ev­ ening, June 20th in the Institute Hall. Rev. Henry Martin of Chapleau, O who was attending Toronto Confer* JT ence last week, spent a few days here with his mother, Mrs. Wm. Martin- and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Cornelius spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thompson and family of Morris. Mr. and Mrs. John G. Paterson of Galt, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. F, McK. Paterson and Mr. Randal Buschlen and (Mr. Borman of Camp Borden also visited there. WESTFIELD andMr. and Mrs. Charles Smith son Gordon were Goderich visitors on Saturday. Mrs. W. A. Campbell and family visited on Sunday with the former’s mother, Mrs. Barkley of Dungannon. A number from Westfield attended the Memorial Service at the Union Cemetery ait Blyth on Sunday. Miss Norma Nethery of Hamilton visited at the home of her aunt, Mrs. James McGill. A new rug has" been purchased and laid in the choir gallery of the church. A number from this vicinity visited London on Wednesday to see the King and Queen and report they had a splendid view of them. The school children failed! to see them at Strat­ ford on Tuesday and came home greatly disappointed. The monthly meeting of the W.M. S. was held on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Hugh L. Blair, with thirty present. The devotional programme was in charge of Mrs. Maitland Henry’s group. The meeting opened with singing “God save the BLUEVALE Do You Sew? Here are some week-end specials in summer dress materials* Gingham -— 36 in. - used for everything from kitchen apron to evening dress. Red, blue, green ......................................... 25c yd. Figured Cotton Poplin — new patterns have been added to our stock of this popular material. It is an outstanding favorite this year ■ .4 ....... • 35c yd. Dotted Swiss Muslins, Dimities, figured Ba­ tiste, Voiles . .. reg. 45c yd;. ;. this week­ end .......................................... . 35c yd. Resistav — the ideal crease resisting material for afternoon and sport dresses. Conies in dusty rose, blue, wheat, green, rust and white...................... 79c yd. Figured Sheers and Crepes — in 4 yd. dress . lengths. A big assortment of individual dress lengths - no duplicates among them. Reg. 3.50 - 4.25 .. ............... 10% Discount Bush andl with her sister, Miss Gertie Bush, of Wroxeter.' Mr. and! Mrs. George Doubledee, Mr. and Mrs-.. Robert Galbraith and Mrs. Robert Mitchell, of Wingham, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T. McMichael. Mrs. Henry Merkl’ey, of Wingham, spent a few days- with her daughter, Mrs. Morrison' Shaitpin and Mr. Sharpin. Mrs. (Melvin Willits: spent a couple of days last week, with, her daughter, Mrs. Harvey Wright and! Mr. Wright, of Wingham. end, Miss Edith Procter, Mae Frisby and Mrs. C. R, Coultes attended the district annual in Goderich on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. MacKenzie spent a few days in Detroit and attended the graduation of their niece, Audrey Smith, from high school. Mr. and Mrs. Will Fisher, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Imlay, of Detroit, visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Stew­ art Procter. < $1.5# Each Air-Conditioned DUKE OF DUNDEE PIPES Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe A Bee-will be held at the Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, June 21st, under the auspices of the Cemetery Board and. the Women’s Institute. All interested are asked to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Montgomery of Rose City, Mich., Mrs. E. Dubey and daughter, Miss Madeline Dubey, Pontiac, Mich., -spent the week-end with Mr. arid Mrs. Alex Mowbray. Mrs. Sarah McKinney and son Rus­ sel, Toronto,, visited for a few days with Mr. and. Mrs. Raymond Elliott and other relatives. • Mrs. Neil. B. McEachern, Louise ahd Gilbert of Mount Forest, are vis­ iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Garniss. Mrs. Lillow and son Bernard, spent Monday in Toronto. Miss Loreen Hamilton has return­ ed home hasting completed her year at Normal with very high standing. GLENANNAN and Mrs. Jas.. McKenzie andMr. children of Linwood,, visited on Sun­ day with their cousins,, Mr;, and! Mrs. Oliver Stokes. Mrs. Angus Stewart,, Mrs; Alex Stewart and Mildred, of. Wingham, visited on Wednesday Fast with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jeffrey. Mr. and Mrs. George. Shaw of Tor­ onto are visiting their parents,, Mr. and Mrs, John Metcalfe.. Miss Jean Inglis,-, who, hais- spent some time with her. sister.,, Mrs., Wal­ ter' Woods, left last. week, for North­ ern Ontario where.; she has secure.! a position for the summer mouths* Mrs. Thos. Haugh, is at present vis­ iting with friends, im Wingham. Harold V. Pym Organist and Choirmaster St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Teacher of PIANO - ORGAN VOICE Summer Classes Now Forming. Pupils prepared for Exam­ inations, Toronto Conser­ vatory of Music. Phone 232 BELGRAVE BLYTH | Be Wise Use I KING BUG I. KILLER I Institute to? Meet June; 2.0th- The regular meeting of the Belgrave Women's Institute? will be held on Tuesday, June-20th, at the home of Mrs. Wilbert. Procter. The convenors are Mrs. I-I, Wheeler and Miss Edith Procter. Mr£» Ed, Wightman will give the address.and current events will be taken by Mrs. Willard Armstrong. Miss Nora. Van Camp will be charge of the music. Tile lunch committee is composed: of Mrs. J. Cpultes, Mrs. Gordon Higgins and Mrs,. Jack Mc­ Gill,. . Miss Barbara Buffett, of Carson­ ville, Mich., spent the week-end with her- cousin, Mabel Coultes, Mrs. J. C, Procter, Mrs. J. B. Town- Mr. Jolim Clark moved his house- t hold effects, to Brussels, Where he will reside, Mr. andl Mrs.. James Tiernay were at home.- to their friends Monday, June IHtJj;, the occassion being their Fiftieth. Wedding Anniversary. Mr,. Janies Watt of Toronto spent the week-end'with his parents, Mr. and, Mrs.. James Watt. Large congregations attended the Sixty-first Anniversary of Trinity j Anglican Church, Rev. Canon Bicl, B. A,,, rector of All Saints Church, Lon­ don was the speaker. Mr. James Mc­ Crea of Belgrave very ably assisted the choir in the service of song. Mr, Chester Morrison is moving in­ to the residence vacated by Mr. lohtt Clark, A number from here attended Dristrict Annual Convention of Women’s Institute at Goderich Thursday. The Horticultural Society are hold­ ing a tea in the Park on Saturday I afternoon, I Blyth won second game in succcs- | sion in the Huron Perth League by defeating Mitchell 5-3' on Monday, ■ June 5th. The game was called at the- i end of the fifth inning on account of [darkness. Blyth will play an exhibi­ tion game with Teeswater of the Bruce League on Thursday, June 15. Any watch, no matter what it costs, works twice as well and lasts twice as long with a clean­ ing and overhauling periodical­ ly. Stop in today for a free ex­ amination and adjustment. ninmiMM Geo. Williams OFFICAL c. n. r. WATCH INSPECTOR Quality* On All Flower and Vegetable PLANTS Highest Lowest Prices Recreation Afternoon Programme 2 p.m, - SEMI-PRO BASEBALL GAME. London vs. Port Huron (Regular League Game) 4. p.m. - GREYHOUND DOG DERBY 7 races to determine winner of New Plymouth Car MIDWAY AND OTHER ATTRACTIONS Evening Programme . Fresetttation of Car and 35 other consolation prizes ■ Modern Dancing — Town Hall I Old Time Dancing — Legion Hall BOOTHS — GAMES - ATTRACTIONS C LaWson, Pres. . M. X Schoenhals, Sec. tor mpWWBLFARE WORK o n O ■J King Bills the Bug and Fertilizes the PLANT Also Good For LAWNS Sold By Buchanan Hdwe Second-Hand Lawn Mower I SALEM Mr, Walter Bush has gone to spend a few weeks with friends at New Lis- heard. Mrs. Brooks, of Ctrtross, is spending a few days with het sister, Mrs, John Gowdy and Mt. Gowdy, Mrs, W. E, Weir spent Friday ternoon with to mother, Mrs, John DON’T SKIMP ON EYESIGHT In the important matter of eyesight and glasses, your eyes deserve the very best. Cheek tip on your eyesight Go to an expertwho sb pro­ fessional training, skill and Experience will assure you of the thorough examination your eyes deserve. Careful fitting of-your glasses, too, is vitally important to your cotri- fort and appearance. 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