The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-06-29, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCED 1MES Thursday, June 29th, 1939
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Saturday Night, Two Shows 7.45 and 9.45 p.m.
Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m.
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BARTONMacLAN^’JOHN LITEL • T|M HOLT
VyiLLIE BEST ’ Directed by MICHAEL CURjlZ
Music by Max Steinur. fi first National Picture • A
COSMOPOLITAN PRO.D’N • Presented by WARNER BROS.
Also “Mickey Mouse” and “News”
This “News” will contain pictures of Their Majes
ties’ visit to Ottawa.
Admission: Adults 35c, Children 20c.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 3rd, 4th, 5th
LLOYD NOLAN DOROTHY LAMOUR
In
“St. Louis Blues”
The rhythm of Old Man River with the singing of
Dorothy Lamour and Maxine Sullivan and the
romantic adventure in thle Deep South.
-----Also------
“Crime Does Not Pay” and “Coloured Cartoon”
MATINEE Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m.
Admission: Adults 25c, Children 15c
WHITECHURCH
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver McBrien and
Doris, of Goderich, visited on Sunday
at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jas.
Laidlaw.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson and
Frances, of Hensall, spent Sunday at
the home of her sister, Mrs. John Ma
son, and Mrs. Anderson is spending
the week here.
Mr. James Chalmers of Perth spent
a few days last week at the home of
Mr'. Wm. Purdon, and with other re
latives in this community.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson and
sons, of Tilsonburg, spent the week
end with her father, Mr. Thos. Rob
inson and attended the Clarke family
picnic in Goderich on Sunday.
Elroy Laidlaw and Melvin and Ir
win McClenaghan spent Sunday with
friends in Woodstock.
Mr. and Mrs. Robertson "and Bar
bara, and Mrs. Roy McGee, of Wing
ham, visited with the latter’s parents,
Mr. and'Mrs. B. S, Naylor on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Rintoul and
family of Brussels visited at the hon&
of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purdon and
other relatives in this community on
Sunday.
Rev. Gordon Rintoul of Toronto,
visited on Monday with his uncle, Mr.
Wm. Purdon and other relatives in
this community and wtih Mr. and
Mrs. Jas. Purdon of St. Helens on
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purdon and
family were with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Archie Anderson of St. Helens,
who celebrated the fiftieth anniver
sary of their wedding on Monday ev
ening. A few of those wh° were pres
ent at the first wedidng, were again
present, and many of the neighbours
gathered to wish them many more
years of happy wedded life.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Campbell and
son Harris, and Mr. Charles Forest
of Brussels, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Robb
of Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. Henry
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Orange arid Grapefruit
MARMALADE..............21c Jar
FRENCH DRIP
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Three
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KELLOGG’S CORN
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PALMOLIVE
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BIG FIVE
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YORK QUALITY BOLOGNA.............. 17c Lb.
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VALENCIA
JUICY ORANGES 23c
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Robb and sons, Terrence and Lionel
of Goderich, also Mr. Henry Robb vf
Boissevain, Man., were guests at the
home of Mr, and Mrs, Thos. Gaunt
pn Sunday.
The last meting of the Y.P.U. of
the United Church for the spring
term was held on Monday night with
the President, Mrs, Jas. Falconer in
charge. The meeting opened with a
song service, followed by the call to
worship, by the President, Mr, Clar
ence McClenaghan read the scripture
lesson and Mr. H. Pollock had charge
of the meditation period., Mrs. J, D.
Beecroft led in prayer. Mrs. W, R,
Farjrer played a piano solo, and Miss
Muriel Watt gave an interesting read
ing. Misses A, M'. Carrick and Susan
Carrick sang a duet, and Mrs. H.
Sparling gave a reading on “Common
Things’’. Miss Agnes Gillespie play
ed a piano solo. The President then
spoke to Rev, and Mrs. Wright, voic
ing the appreciation of his tireless
work for the Y. P. U. and when they
were called to the front, presented
them with a beautiful linen tablecloth
as a reriiembrance from the society.
Mr. Wright, in thanking the young
folks, told of the encouraging work
done by the Y. P. U. for the church,
and spoke of the helpfulness and will
ingness of the group to help at all
times, and the ensuing training each
was receiving. Following the mizpah
benediction, all sang, God be with you.
till we meet again. The yo.ung people
presented their play at Port Albert
on Wednesday night, with Mrs. Spar
ling and J. D. Beecroft singing be
tween acts.
>Mr. Jack Norman, who graduated
last month from Toronto University,
spent the week-end at the home of his
aunt, Mrs. Jas. Wilson.
Miss A. M. Carrick and"Miss Sus
an Carrick, spent the week-end at
Stratford with Mr. and Mrs. Pratt
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. MacDonald and
daughter, Jean of Guelph, spent Sat
urday last with her1 aunt, Mrs, Jas,
MacGregor and other relatives in this
district..
The marirage of Marie C, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Hogan of
Ashfield, and! John Angus Kennedy,
son of the late Mr. and, Mrs. John
Kennedy of Culross, was solemized
by Rev. Rather Quigley in Kings
bridge Roman Catholic Church on
Wednesday, June 28th. The reception
was held that evening at Paramount
Hall. This community welcomes the
happy couple, who will reside on Con.
1, Culross.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson spent
a few days last week in Morris at
the home of their daughter, Mrs. Cecil
Wheeler.
The W. M, S-. of the United Church
arc holding their tea at the home of
Mis. J. V. Me rison cn Wednesday.
The regular meeting..was held last
Wednesday with the President m
charge and reading the scripture les
son. Misses Muriel Watt and Agnes
Gillespie sang, Sweet hour of prayer,
and" Mrs J. Do Beecroft told the story!
of the mission work in the large Can-'
adiari cities from the Study Bo> k, the !
World it Canada. (Mrs. Emerson led
in prayer for the missionary workers. <
Mr. George Walker held a barn
raising last Friday afternoon an I put
up the frame work of a straw shed,
Mr Elymer Tiffin and sons are doing
the frame work.
Jack Pollock and Millan Moore
played with the Wingham Ball team i
on Monday night at Harriston and
Wingham won the game 10-3.
• , The young people of the Presbyter
ian Church held their last meeting of
this season on Monday evening, with
the President in charge, and taking1
the Call to worship. Miss .Isabel Gibbs
read the Scripture lesson and Miss
Grace Richardson had charge of the
meditation period. Mrs. J. Pollock led
in prayer. Miss Catharine Mowbray
gave an interesting paper on the topic,
and the society made arrangements
for attending the picnic of the young
peole of the Presbytery at Camp Kin
tail on Friday, June 30th. The meet
ing was closed by repeating the Lords
prayer in utiison. ,,
Mr. and (Mrs. Fred Newman and
children spent the week-end with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hendershott,
of Hamilton, and Donald, Barbara
and Betty Jane stayed to enjoy some
holidays,
The induction service for Rev. Mr.
Barnard is being held on Thursday ev
ening of this week in St. Helens
Church, Rev. and Mrs. H. M. Wright
anti family are leaving on Wednesday
for their new home at Dover Centre
near Chatham, We wish him success
in Iris new pastorate.
Mr. Aidin Purdon and Mr. MacDon
ald motored to Leamington on Satur-
, day and Mrs. Purdon, who had spent
the past two weeks with her parents,
Mr, and Mrs. Goyeau, returned home
with them on Sunday,
Mrs, Ed. Browning' and Lilian and
Mr. Ernest Sparling, of Kincardine,
Spent the week-end with the former’s
sister, Mrs. Kew,, of Wingham, and
calling on old acquaintances here.
Miss Nettie Cottle, of Dunnville, also
visited there.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peppier, of
Tavistock, Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Glris-
holjn, of Mill Grove, Miss Jennie,
Greenless, of Milton, Miss Reid and,,
Mr. Cullimore of Wingham, anti Mr,
and Mrs, Victor Emerson of Kinloss,
visited’ at the home of Mrs, A. Enter- j
son on Sunday.
Mr, Ezra Welwood purchased the '
wej$‘h scales at the stafiori last week ‘
from Mys7iFdXfrofji Mt.S’i iFox,
CENTRAL CLUB WON
AT HARRISTON I
At Harriston on Monday evening
in a Central League game our Wing
ham club won by the decisive score
of 10 to 4. The local lads went to
town in a big way in the first innings
scoring 6 runs. Both teams collected
seven hits. I
Groves pitched the whole game for j
the locals and did a splendid Job,
Hariston used two pitchers, Ward and
Gilbers.
Wingham ............... 600,002,2—10 7 3
Harriston ............. 012,000,1— 4 7 3
to’;
BLUEVALE
Leaving After Six Years’ Pastorate
Rev, A. V. Robb spoke on lessons
from the Transfiguration, at the Sun
day morning service in the United
j Church. The sacrament of the Lord’s
Supper was observed. In the evening
the sermon was based on the thought
of God's guidance of His children on
the journey of life. Mr. Robb sang a
solo which was much appreciated, and
spoke of his continued interest in the
charge, which he is now leaving after
a pastorate of six years, to serve in
the United Church at Camlachie.
Presentation to Rev. anl Mrs, Robb
Members of the Y.P.U.- and of the
Mission Circle of the United Church
gathered at the parsonage on Thurs
day, to spend the evening with Rev,
A. V. Robb and Mrs. Robb before
their departure for their new charge
After games were played on the lawn,,
George Johnston, on behalf of the
young people, read an address of ap-
, preciation, and Miss Daisy Holmes
presented Mr. and Mrs. Robb-with a
silver and crystal hors d’o-uvre tray
and a silver rose bowl. Mr- Robb re
plied in friendly words of thanks. Re
freshments were served and a. sing
song enjoyed. .
Institute Class Held
Summary Day-for the classes in the
Refinishing of Furniture Project was
held here on Friday afternoon, con
ducted by Miss Esther A. Slicter of
the Women’s Institute Branch, Tor
onto.. The speaker examined the piec
es of. Furniture and explained the pro
cess.,. owing to the fact of being un
able to-- secure screen and lantern, the
illustrated address on Furniutre had
to be cancelled, but the discussion
proved', most helpful and instructive.
Members were present from Gorrie,
Wroxeter,, Brussels and Bluevale.
Miss Florence Fowler was called to
London, oni Sunday. Her sister-in-law,
Mrs. Henry Fowler, had passed away
on Saturday evening.
C'eimtery Bee Successful
Quite- at successful bee was held at
at the cemetery on Wednesday after
noon. The Cemetery board and the
For
Canada’s Finest
We take care of your
Fur Coat Storage.,
2% of Valuation.
We also clean and glaze
and Hollanderize, which
makes fur coats like
new..
Fur Coats Remodelled
and Repaired.
Further Information
Hanna’s Ladies Shop
Air-Conditioned
PUKE OF DUNDEE
PIPES
$1.50 Each
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H
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Your summer dresses must be cool and washable.
Look at these specials, which constitute Summer’s leading
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7.95 — Cord-o-Cools — These dresses are made of a new
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6.95- 12.50 — Plain and Figured Sheers, Bembergs in a
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Women’s Institute are very grateful
to the twenty-five or thirty men and
women, who responded to the request.
BELGRAVE
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Coultes, Mabel
spent the wek-end with relatives in
Carsville. and Battle Creek, Michigan.
Remember, the Anual Community
Memorial Service in Brandon Cem
etery, Belgrave on Sunday, July 2nd,
at 3.45 in the afternoon.
Mr. Orval Taylor who was injured
in a motor accident was able to re
turn to his home from the Wingham
Hospital on Friday morning.
ST. HELENS
Celebrating Golden Wedding
Mr;. a.nd Mrs. Archibald Anderson,
well-known, and highly respected resi
dents ofi this- district on Monday cele
brated. their 50th wedding annivers
ary. It was on June 26, 1889 that Mr.
Anderson and Janet McLean, daugh
ter of the late Mr., and Mrs. Kenneth
McLean, of Kinloss Township, were
married, and; the: young couple start
ed. farming, out the 13th concession of
West Wawanosli otd the farm which
he purchasedl from the late Alex;
Stuart and where' they still reside.
Mr., and! Mrs-. Anderson have three
daughters, Miss Elizabeth Anderson,
of Montreal; Mrs. Irwin Henry (Fran-
ces).-of." B’elfast,. and! Mrs-.. Robert Pur
don (Hazel.) of Whitechurch.
They were saddened in 1908 by the
death of tlieir only son, Finlay Stuart
Anderson,.
Mr. Anderson is. endowed with a
wonderful'memory and enjoys relat
ing the Happenings' of the early days,
of clearing, and' settling- the land. He
served a>. number of years on the
Township) Council board! and still tak
es a. deep* interest fn public matters.
Both Mr. and' Mrs,. Anderson are
enjoying; fairly- good' health and their
many friend's; wish them many more
years of" Happy married! life.
A. successful! Garden: Party was held
on Thursday evening under the aus
pices; of the: United Church. Follow
ing the supper, the play “Paying the
Fiddler’*’ was presented by the Y.P.U.
of White church United Church. Be
tween the acts duets were sung by
Mrs;. Harold Sparling and Mrs, Dus-
taii B'eecroft.
Rev. H. M. Wright preached his
farewell' sermon here Sunday morn
ing. He with Mrs. Wright and their
family, leave on Wednesday for their
new home at Dover Centre.
Induction service for the Rev. Mr.
Barnard will be held in the Church
here on Thursday evening at
o’clock.
SALEM
8.00
visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Forest and'iMr. Chas. Forest, also Mr.
and Mrs. Graham Campbell and other
friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Warwick and
Miss Viola Mathers visited on Sun
day afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Mel
ville Mathers, 1st line,
-Mrs. Jack" Thynne1 and Miss Adella
Thynne spent Sunday afternoon with
Mr. Thos. Stewart and Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. J. Johnston..
Some.of the farmers are starting to
cut hay this week and report it a good
crop.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. L,
Breckenridge on the- arrival of a son.
Congratulations to- Mr, George
Johnston on winning the car in the
Advance-Times Contest.
The “BUGS” Are Here!
KILL THEM WITH
King Bug Killer
Good For All Plants.
Use STOCKAID
• (ANIMAL SPRAY)
KILLS FLIES - LICE
Will Not Taint the Milk nor In
jure the Hide.
Cattle Sprayed with Stockaid
Will Do Better.
Gal. 60c Gallon Can $1.00
DONNYBROOK
Mr. W. H. Campbell! visited last
week with his daughter,. Mrs. Wm.
Crozier, Crewe.
Miss Dorothy Craig, R.N.,. of the
staff of Stratford Hospital,, was a re-
cent visitor at the home o£ her uncle;
Mr. R. Chamney.
Mr. and Mrs. John Connelly;. o.f
Guielph, visited with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. M. Murphy^
There will be no service; in. Donny
brook Church next Sunday owing: to
the special services which are being
held at Westfield. - •
Mrs. George Dawe from north of
Gorrie, called On her aunt, Mrs. Wm,
Weir one day last week,
Miss Fern Bennett of Toronto,
spent her vacation with her mother,
Mrs. Edwin Bennett
Father’s Day' was observed in the
church here last Sunday, The choir
Consisted of male voices.
Mr. A. E, Gallagher and daughter,
Miss Iva Spent a couple of days last
week with friends at Hamilton,
Mr, and Mrs. John Gowdy spent
one day last week with friends at
Gorrie.
Miss Lila1 Gathers spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.
A. Gathers, ' J.
MORRIS
BLYTH
Mr. Ralph Brook,, o£ Hensalil,. has
taken a position at Mtn; Robert Cook’s
service station.
A meeting was held! on Friday ev
ening in the interests- of the creamery
project. Mr. Frank. Hern, Chief Dairy
Instructor for Western Ontario,, out
lined steps necessary to appoint a
provisional committee, the secretary
to write Mr. Lackner, Dept, of Agri
culture, Toronto,. to> ascertain if a per
mit might be sccrued. The following
Provisional Directors were appointed:
George Watt, DUneati McCallum, J.
P. Hallahan, George Youngblut, Rob
ert Wallace.
Miss Catherine McMillan passed
peacefully away at her home Wednes
day, aged 68, years. She was a. dau
ghter of the- lute Mr. and Mrs. John
McMillan, early residents of this, dis
trict. Service- was held ori Friday at
her late home conducted by Rev. A.
M. Boyle. Pall-bearers, Messrs.. James
Laidlaw, Wm. Gibson, Wm. Logan,
James S’eott, Wm. Cockaltne, John
Fairseryiee. Interment im Union cem
etery.
. Our citizens show their apprecia
tion for the Sunday evening Sacred
musical; programmes fey our Band.
Second-Hand Cook Stove, Lawn
Mower - Electric Washer.
H. Buchanan Hdwe.
Mr. and Mrs.. Dobbs, of Brantford,
are visiting their niece, Miss Ada
Stackhouse.
We congratulate Miss Mary Ellis
on her excellent standing in the re
cent contest. *
Our girls’ softball team were at
Brussels Monday evening and lost.
At a. special meeting of Blyth
School' B’qard the salaries of Principal
Ber.ttGrey and Ms assistant Miss Rich
mond was increased, Mr. Grey’s sal
ary $2510.0, Miss Rschmond’s $50.00,
Miss E. Mills, music instructor $125.
Mr. Norman Garrett, Principal of the
Continuation School was re-engaegd
at. the: same salary. The board decid
ed! to advertise for an assistant tea
cher in the Continuation school to
take1 the-place of Miss Howard.
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