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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-11-16, Page 8PAGE EIGHT winghXm advance-times * Thurs., November 16, 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, November 16, 17, 18 WALLACE BEERY — TOM BROWN -----In------ “Sergeant Madden” A police melodrama based on William A. Ullman’s story, “A Gun in His Hand”. The picture has the human! touch1 and plenty of action. Also “Ferdinand The Bull” “The Three Stooges” “News” Monday, Tuesday, Wednes., November 20, 21, 22 MYRNA LOY - ROBERT TAYLOR In “LUCKY NIGHT” This comedy-romance shows exactly what happens when Lady Luck smiles on a society girl and a down-and-out playboy. Also “Hoagy Carmichael” “Death Valley Thrills” “Pictorial” Biggest Mop Value Ever Offered By O’-CEDAR! 30th Anniversary S-P-E-C-I-A-L Large Size - Reversible 17 in, Floor Spread 54 in. Lacquered Handle Regular Value — $1.50 3 DAY SPECIAL $1.00 Limited Quantity BuchananHardware Sa ! er, Jack Wickstead; 2nd concession, j Frank Shaw, Bill McTaggart; 1st con­ cession, R. J. Forrest, Bill Peacock; I Boundary East, Roy Sanderson, Stan­ ley Moffatt; Boundary West, Jack ..Kerr, George Hetherington; Turnber­ ry, 4th and 2nd concessions, S, N. Gallaher, Harold Elliott; village, Mac Scott, Jack Wettlaufer. Mrs, Mary Robertson and Miss O. Scott were named a committee to se­ cure correct instructions from the Red Cross Society for sewing and knitting. Miss Dorothy Greenway read a help­ ful paper on "Preventing Colds.” The secretary read four letters received by the Bluevalc Literary Society in 1925 from former residents of Bluevale, giving* a historical sketch of the in­ dustries, church and school life and social entertainments of this commun­ ity over sixty years ago. It is difficult ' for the present generation to grasp the change that has taken place in those years, At the close of the meeting lunch was served by the host­ ess, assisted by Mrs. J. J. Elliott. The December meeting will be held at the home of Miss Scott. teachers, were present and enjoyed many interesting games and contests. Refreshments were served at small tables. Mr, and iMrs. Cecil Griffiths of Guelph, spent the wek-end with Mr, and Mrs. W< H. McKinney and other relatives. Elmer Sellars and Tom Garniss Ijave returned home after spending­ several months in the Canadian West. Merrsr C. G. Yoe, ZJ, Gerry and Allan Larder, former C. N. R. sec­ tion men here, have secured work at Kitchener, DONNYBROOK Raptist Church Rev, E. M. Loney, B.Th., Pastor SUNDAY SERVICES 11 a.m.—The Divine Plea of Sal­ vation, p.m.—-Exhaulting Christ How Russellism degrades Him. Come and hear why all who have paid good money for .bad books to the so-called Jehovah’s Witnesses, should burn them and the sooner the better. 7 Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. Y WHITECHURCH A large crowd attended the fowl supper in the United Church here last Thursday. The program was in charge of the church choir and the young folks gave a short play “Squar­ ing It With The Boss’’ which proved very humorous and interesting. The Mission Band are holding a social in the church this Friday evening when lantern, slides will be shown. Mr. and Mrs. John Falconer left on Saturday with their grandson, Rich­ ard Welwood, to spend the winter months at Caledon with their daugh­ ters. Mrs. Andrew Fox leaves this week to spend the winter at St. Georges with Mr. and. Mrs. Roy Patten. Miss Elsie Ritchie, teacher at For­ dyce, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson, of Lang­ side, and on Sunday all visited with Mr. and Mrs. Russel Ritchie, of Rip­ ley. Mr. Blake Gaunt and Mr. Jimmie Scott, of Kinloss, spent Sunday at Auburn with the former’s sister, Mrs. Wilmer Nicholson. Mr. George Wraith, of Wingham, has been very ill with pneumonia at the home of his sister, Mrs. Walter Scott, of Langside. Nurse Olive Ter­ riff has been in attendace, and he has now taken the turn for the better. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Barbour and children, of Fordyce, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan. Mr. F. McK. Paterson received word last week of the serious illness of his daughter, Nurse Helen Pater­ son, of Leamington. i Members of the Fireside Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Saturday, and as can be . ex- the misfortune George, son of Mr. and Kennedy were baptized. Little of Ashfield is vis- home of Mr. and Mrs. ed. The meeting was closed with the singing of the National Anthem. Lunch was served by the more games followed. ladies and MOUTH ORGAN SEASON Is Here Again See the Hohner Assort ment at Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe Save Money Prices will .advance owing to war time conditions. While our present stork lasts it Will be on sale at Pre War Prices. * May we suggest that you do your CHRISTMAS SHOP­ PING NOW. A deposit will hold any ar­ ticle until Dee. 24th. Shop ear­ ly and be sure of getting just what you want. Later on goods will be difficult to obtain. Geo. Williams JEWELLER iPurdon on Friday night and present­ ed Mr. ar.d Mrs. Jas. Curran with an occasional chair and mirror. The ev­ ening was spent in cards and dancing. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hughes, Reg­ ina, Sask., and Mrs. Albert Hughes and Miss Emma Richardson, of Tees- water, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Richardson. Russel Pennington, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Petrie. Pennington, was operated, on for appendicitis in the Wingham Hospital on is progressing as, well pected. Mr. Will Peddle had to slip and fall in Mr. Aldin Purdon’s barn on Friday and dislocated liis right shoulder. He was taken 'to the Wingham Hospital where the'injured member was put back in place. iMr. and Mrs. Mac Ross, W. J. Coulter and iMiss Jean Coulter, and Mr. George Ross, spent Wednesday last at Bayfield with Mrs. Foster, their aunt. Miss Frances Robinson, Wingham, spent the week-end with Miss Flor­ ence Beecroft. This community has started a Red Cross Branch and are asking that all co-operate with the committee ap­ pointed. A special meeting >wrs held on Tuesday night. » Miss Cecelia St. Marie has been quite ill in Wingham Hospital the last week. Mrs. Fallahay of Toronto, who has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. Bert Thompson, returned to her home on Tuesday last. Ronal Martin of Chapleau, who is studying dentistry in Toronto, Univer­ sity, spent the week-end with his .grandmother, Mrs. Win. Martin and other relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Cross and child­ ren Oj^ Walkerton, spent Sunday at the home of h,er parents, Mr, and Mrs, K F. McLean. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson spent a few days last week at the home of their daughter, Mrs. John' Kilpatrick of Lucknow. * Mr. and Mrs. Harold Potlock spent the week-end at tlieir home at Ripley and Mrs. Henderson and her little son of Ripley accompanied them back and is visiting here for a few days. Mr. Clarence McClenaghan spent the week-end at St. Thomas attend­ ing a Young People’s Conference. Mr. Robert Mowbray took a load of young men, Irwin McClenaghan, McKenzie Mowbray, Jim Leach and Stanley Henderson as far North as Kirkland Lake, last week in searchI ■ / »of work, and returned again on Thursday reporting several mines had closed down and no work tn sight, . Master Gordon Wetwood suffered a slight concussion in his forehead, j when he .fell heavily on the cement • floor in the basement of the school . on Monday noon, | Mn J. B. Morrison had the mis­ fortune to fall through a trap door in ’ the barn to the stable below on Mon- t day evening and break his collar-bone. He was taken to Wingham Hospital for treatment. ; I The W M, S. of the United Church held a tea at the home of Mrs. John 1 Gaunt one day last week and are. holding one at the home of Mrs. T. I Inglis this Thursday, j Mr. and Mrs. John Purdon and family spent Sunday with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Nathaniel Bolt of Mar- noch, iMiss Elizabeth Mirehouse of Lyd­ en, Sask., is visiting this week at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Robert Ross. Jack Shiell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Shiell, who has been in Victoria Hospital, London for the past few weeks, was able to come home, ac­ companied by his nurse on Sunday. He will be off ids feet for a number of weeks as a safety measure, Mr. and Mrs, Lawrence Taylor of Seaforth were guests at a social ^ey- ening in S, S. No. 9, East Wawariosh recently, and were presented with an occassional chair and a floor lamp, The people of Fordyce section met in the school last Monday evening and presented Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Lav­ is with a miscellaneous shower and welcomed them to this community. Mrs, B. S. Naylor spent a few days this week at the home of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Fraser, Wingham. A Baptismal service Was held in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday, when Elmer Ross, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Lome Durnin of St. Helens and William Mrs. George Mrs. John iting at the Albert Patterson. The young people of the United Church held their weekly meeting on Monday night with Mr. Jas. Falconer in charge and reading the call to worship. The scripture lesson was read by Mr. H. Pollock, and Mrs. Falconer had charge of the meditation period. Miss Mildred McClenaghan read a poem and Mr. Clarence Mc­ Clenaghan led in prayer. Miss Yuill, teacher from S. S. No. 9 Kinloss, who had taken the trip to New York and the World’s Fair, during the week of the Bruce Teachers Convention, was present and gave an interesting and instructive talk on the trip and the conducted tour. The meeting closed by the Society prayer in unison,. ,Mr. and Mrs. Caslick of Turnberry, Mr. and Mrs. Hardie Simpson and children of Culross and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnston and son Robert of Lucknow were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Meldrum Sandburn and family of Turnberry spent Sun­ day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sandburn. Miss Velma Scott was in charge of the Young People’s meeting in the Presbyterian Church on Monday. night. Miss Hazel McBurney read the Scripture lesson, and Mrs. J. Pollock during the meditation period, spoke on “The Fruits of the Spirit.” Miss Agnes Robertson led in prayer. Miss Murdeen Simpson gave an interest­ ing talk on the Difficulties of making a Christian, and Rev. J. Pollock’ gave an interesting talk on “The Structure and Content of the Bible.” The meet­ ing closed with the Mizpah Benedict­ ion. Party Held for Young A very enjoyable time Tuesday night of last week, in the Foresters’ Hall, Belgrave, when rela­ tives and friend's gathered together in honor of Irene' Walsh, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Norman Walsh, whose marriage to Mr. Victor Aitcheson, of Stratford, took place in Stratford on Wednesday morning. Time was spent with cards, social chat and dancing. Lunch was served by the ladies. Many pretty and useful gifts were pre­ sented to the young couple and words of appreciation were expressed by Mr, Aitcheson. Couple was spent Institute Meeting Postponed The regular meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute has been postponed for one week. The meeting will be held on Nov. 28th. Further particu­ lars next week. ? Mrs.. J. A. Brandon spent the week­ end with friends at Blyth and Hullett. Miss Jean Cartwright returned home 1 with her for a few days. BELGRAVE Farmers’ Club Appoints Delegates The Farmers’ Club held the Nov­ ember meeting Thursday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Grasby with; a good attendance present. The early part was spent in games, and the pre­ sident, James Michie, took charge of the meeting which opened with the singing of The Maple Leaf. The min­ utes of the previous meeting'9 were adopted. The Club decided to send four delegates to the- U.F.O. annual meeting at Toronto, and the follow­ ing were appointed:: ,Mrs. C. W. Scott, Mrs. Robert Cordites, with Mrs. R. W. Proctor as alternate; James Mich­ ie, Lyle Hopper with Robert H. Coul- tes, as alternate, More , community singing Was enjoyed. An invitation to hold the December meeting at the home of Mr. C. W. Scott was accept- Junior Homemaking Club On Thursday afternoon, November 9th, the Jdjiior Homemaking Club— “The Maple Maidens” held their fif­ th meeting, at the. home of their lead­ er, May Frisby. Ten visiting ladies were present at this meeting. The president, Ruth Bradburn presided. The meeting opened with everybody singing the. Maple Leaf. The members answered the roll call with One duty of a Hostess, toward her Guest. The minutes of the former meeting were read by the secretary, May Frisby. The leader, led. the discussion on Party Themes, Party Decorations, Introduction, aud the Party Guest. The members put on a demonstration on Introductions, and Packing the Week­ end Bag. The recreational leader, An­ na McDowell, led; them in games and contests. The members donned their uniforms and served sandwiches, small cakes: and cocoa. The leader explained the course and answered • Remembrance Service Held A Remembrance Day Service was held in the United Church on Sunday morning when Rev. C. Tavener used an episode in the life of Elijah to bring hope, solo. a message of inspiration Ross Smith contributed a and fine Student Preached Hugh M. Creaser,’ a Knox Col­ lege student, preached in Knox Pres­ byterian church on Sunday.-The sub­ ject of his message being “The Bur­ den of a Christian” from the text, “My Yoke is easy, My Burden is Light. He made fitting mention of sacrifice made by many during Great War. Mr. the the * had been visiting at Munroe. A large number of friends and neighbours gathered at the 9th line school on Friday evening in honour of Mr, and Mrs, Clarence Chamney. • During the evening they were pre­ sented with a sum of money. The presentation was made by Ernest Snowden and the address read by Roy Robinson, expressing* the good wishes of those assembled to which both bride and groom made fitting replies. The W, M. S. held their thank- offering meeting on Friday afternoon, there was a good attendance, visiting- members from Belgrave and Brick W. M. S. were present. The Presi­ dent, Mrs. Bert Taylor, led the meet­ ing. The devotional exercises were in I charge of Mrs, W, A, Campbell and Mrs. N. Thompson. Mrs. H. Jeffer­ son sang "Because He loved me so” and a duet was sung by Mrs, Leslie Wightman and Miss Beatrice Bee­ croft, "I must have the Saviour with me.” Mrs. H. C. Wilson favoured with a reading "Trouble in the Amen corner.” These numbers were all very much enjoyed. Mrs. Rev, Weekes of Blyth was guest speaker and gave an inspirational address, taking as her subject "Consecration.” At the close of the meeting lunch was served and a social time enjoyed. Mr. Will Craig of, London was a recent guest with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. .Craig. Mrs. Pearl Thompson and daught­ ers, Louise- and Alma of Wingham, were week-end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Chamney. Mr. and Mr'*. Harry Boyle and daughter of Wingham, spent Sunday with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Boyle. Mr. George H. Jefferson of Clinton was a Sunday visitor at the home of his brother, Mr. Chas. Jefferson. .Messrs Cameron and Hilliard Jef­ ferson, Miss Margaret, Mrs. H. Jef­ ferson and daughter Louise, spent Sunday at the home of their brother, John and Mrs. Jefferson at Munroe. They were accompanied home by their mother, Mrs. C. Jefferson, who Circle Entertained Class The Friendship Circle, organized girls’ class of the United Church Sunday School under the leadership of their teacher, Mrs. Robert Mac- Lennan, entertained Mrs. George Thomson’s class in the school room on Friday evening, Mrs. Thomson’s class stood' first in a contest for high­ est average' attendance during the summer months, attaining 79%. 20 members of the’two classes, with their United Church W.M.S. The November meeting of the Wo­ man’s Missionary Society of Wing­ ham United Church was held, in the school room, The meeting, opened by singing “God Save the King” and a prayer for Canada and the Empire. The worship theme for the year “The Missionary Purpose of God” was ta­ ken by Mrs. Lieshman and Mrs. An­ derson offered prayer. The new study book “Moving Millions0 which deals with India, was introduced by iMrs-. Laidlaw. She explained the economic and political fife of the people of In­ dia and laid a splendid background for the further study of the J>ook. Mrs. VanWyck read a paper showing that the birthplace of modern miss­ ions was in India when William Car­ ey went there as a missionary. ’ A splendid report of the sectional' meet­ ing at Belgrave was given by Mrs. S. Campbell. A duet by Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Lewis was much appreciat­ ed. Mrs. S. Campbell and' Mrs. E. Copeland were appointed a nominat­ ing committee to prepare for the el­ ection of officers in December,. QE3O:oeso:01=30]IOE3O1 [OE3O1 01=301 o n o o n n o questions asked; by the visitors. The O meeting closed’ with, singing the Nat- ■ ion al Anthems. n o EXAMlNE EYES AND FIT GLASSES *- BUT I DQ IT RIGHT! — and‘at very MODERATE PRICES Eyesight Specialist R. A. Reid R.iO. Eyesight Specialist At Willfams* Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon. WANTED J o n o The Young; P’eoptes Society met in the Sunday School’ Room of the Uni­ ted Church am Wednesday with the Missionary Committee in charge. Ce­ cil Arms-twmg was in the chair and Freda J’ond'a» aitt the piano. The les­ son was> eead! by Geo. Mtchie and the prayer by Mabel! Coultes. Goldie Wheeler. g,aw the first of a series of short. “Effifeaency Talks.” The topic was taken: fey Kathleen Townend and was basedl tvpoa eme of Rev, George Pringle’^ stories; o-f the Yukon. The speaker;, fitot gave some personal re­ miniscences of the missionary, then read the story "Last on the Divide” ftndi finished’ with some general com-. meo;t o>n the story. There was a goo/ij attendance and a good meeting. i o n o 6o I Mrs.. Jncx MfcGill was a visitor- the past week, with friends in Dnndas; and Toronto. Miss Kay Townend of London, spent a holiday with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. J, B. Townend.! z BLUEVALE Plan Collection for War Work Mrs. Stanley Gallaher was the host­ ess oh Thursday afternoon for the regular meeting of the Women’s In­ stitute. The president, Mrs. Bill Mc­ Taggart, presided. The program dealt with the subject of "Health and His» torieal Research,” "Do and Don’t In Eating fqr Health in Small Children” was the roll call and brought a gopd response from members and visitors. Following a discussion on war work and the necessary funds to work with the following collectors were named: Morris, Sid concession, Milton Eras* O' s o I In order that the local Red Cross may have the necessary funds to <?arry on a campaign is being held here November 13th to 18th. Soldiers on duty or wounded m the last war have good reason to remember with satisfaction the splendid services of the Red Cross. Opr duty is clear. We again face this great task. Let us show those who are actively engaged that they have our support, 100 per cent., as they did in the Great War. oI laeioi A representative will call at your home, as generous as possible — _ I * town Citizen’s may leave donations with H. Campbell, Hydro Shop. DR. R. C. REDMOND, General Chairman. Thi* Space Contributed by The Advance-Times on O I o