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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-11-30, Page 8.... eight WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES 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, PENNY SINGLETON LARRY SIMMS Nov. 30th, Dec. 1, 2 ARTHUR LAKE America’s favourite funny paper family are back hi the movies again and this time Dagwood is . doing the housework. . Also “Charley Chase” “Screen Snapshots” “Car­ toon” “News” Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, December 4, 5, 6 ROSALIND RUSSELL ROBERT MONTGOMERY “Fast YndLoose All he knew about sleuthing he had read in books but thas book-peddler found himself turning detective to save his life. ------Also------ “Cartoon” “Floyd Gibbons” “Romance in Colour” WHITECHURCH Mrs. Edgar Gaunt and children, of Marnoch, spent Sunday there also. Mrs. John -Little, who spent the past three weeks with Mrs. Albert Patterson, returned to her home in Ashfield last Thursday with her hus­ band. Mr. Cecil Falconer held a very suc­ cessful shooting match on Saturday. Mr: Clifford Purdon has taken the' job of underbrushing through the bush along the 12th concession. Miss Amelia Lever returned Thurs­ day to her position in London. Mr. George Haigh, of Stratford, visited recently at the home of his sis­ ter, Mrs. R. J. Ross. Mr. Clarence McClehaghan spent the week-end with relatives in Tor- song, and the president, -Miss Velma [ Scott giving the call to worship. The- I Scripture passages were read /by Jan* 1 et Robertson, Catharine Mowbray and LMrs. J. Pollock. Miss"’Merle Wilson pad in the’ iIi^dlt^fi'bir'pe^Jbd, l speak- I ing on “My Utmost for His King- - dom”, Miss Janet Craig sang a solo, Bev. J. Pollock gave a talk on “The Bible and Christian Religion” and Miss Janet Craig gave a paper on the work of the Provincial Y.P.S. The ' social meeting for next Monday night I will be held at the home of Miss C. | Mowbray. The meeting was closed . by the president pronouncing the ben­ ediction. | Mrs. Thos, Morrison and baby, | Marilyn, are spending a few days in Toronto,j .Mr. and Mrs. J. A, Wilson, of Tor- I onto, spent the week-end with 1 and Mrs, Rhys Pollock. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coultes daughter, attended a reception in en Grove Hall on Friday* night in honour of the recent marriage of her brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Kerry. When Tom Morrison and Norman Welwood were returning from Luck­ now on' Monday afternoon a small deer bounded out from Albert Patter­ son’s bush and was killed by their car. The game warden divided the venison among the village folks. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. RobinSon spent a few days last w'eek at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Cecil Wheeler, and Dr. Harold Robinson, of Walk­ erton, visited with them on Thursday last. Mrs. Wm. Norrish and Mrs. Wal­ ter Robson, of Walkerton, visited one day last week with the former’s bro- J tber, Mr, "Wm. Barbour. I Mr. Millan Moore was in charge i of the meeting of the Y.P.U. in the United Church on Monday evening, and took the call to worship. Mr. and Mrs. H. Pollock read the Scripture lessons, and Mrs. Jas. Falconer, Mrs. Lott and Mrs. J. D. Beecrpft led in prayer. The topic, The Good Samari- i tans of the Sea, was taken by Miss l Genevieve Watt, who with story and pictures, told of the work and hard­ ships of the missionaries an'd people of the New Foundland and Labrador JEWELLER Fp4 JMAMQND&- wa^cDes^cloc^; •CHINA, TOILETWARE, LEATHER GOODS, ETC, ■_________/ Visit Our Store and See Our Attractive Christmas Display. I Mr, and Ed- HIGH GRADE GOODS AT MODERATE PRICES. devotional period when Spence Mc­ Kinnon read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. J. Wickstead spoke on the topic. Rev. C, Tavener spoke a few closing words and dismissed the meeting with prayer. Gates, of the home and Mrs. iMr. and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Howard, Toron­ to, were week-end visitors with Mrs. Mary Robertson . and Miss FraSer. They were accompanied home to Toronto by Mrs. Robert Nicholson for a visit, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cherrywood, are visiting at of Mrs. Gates’ parents, Mi*. Robert Shaw. The infant 'daughter of Mrs, Joseph Redmond died Monday morning. Mr, and Mrs, Otto Walker, Staffa, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Jas, Kerney. Mrs. James Bremner, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cardiff and three children, of Ethel, and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Car­ diff, of Grey Township, visited Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Peter MacEw- en. iMrs. Jowett and daughter, Edna, of Port Huron,, spent Thursday with Miss Florence Fowler. Mrs. R. F. .Garniss. spent a few days recently with her. daughter, Mrs. Neil B. McEachern and family at Mount Forest. coasts. The London Conference has! Mrs. Charles Turvey Toronto, vis- Ji __! 1.1- TO. C _• J! n I z* **•••» att* Mr. Alex. 'McKenzie, Mr. and Mrs. Farrish Moffatt, of Langside, |Mr. and ■ Mrs. Fred McQuillan and children, of Lucknow, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Ross. Mr. Chas. Dobbs, of Damascus and Mrs. Fred Graham, of Mount Forest, also Mrs. Maxwell and daughter, Mildred, and Mr. Fred Lever, of Tor­ onto, attended the funeral of the late Mr. Peter Lever last Tuesday. Mr. Robert Mowbray had the mis­ fortune to have his left arm broken at the wrist last Tuesday. He put his hand on a young horse as he went up beside it, and it crowded quickly over and jammed the arm against the stall. ’ Mrs. Jos. Holmes left last week for, onto; a few weeks with relatives in Clinton. Mr. John Shiells and Mr. and Mrs. I spent a few days last week at the Frank Thompson., and family visited home of his parents, Mr. and iMrs. on Saturday with. Dr. and Mrs. Gor- Arthur Moore. I don Shiell, of Kitchener. | Mr. and Mrs. Lome Durnin andI Mr. and Mrs. John McGee left on children, of St. Helens, and Mr. and Monday to spend the week with Mrs. Robt. Galbraith, of "Wingham,1 friends in Toronto. > visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Curran visited Gordon Elliott. j one day last week with his parents The W.M.S, of the United Church > and other relatives in Ashfield. held their fall Thank-Offering mcet- Mr. James Weir, of London, spent ;ng- on Wednesday last, and the lad- the week-end with his parents, Mr. jeg of the yy.M.S. of the Presbyterian 1 and Mrs. Fred Davidson, and Mr. and Church responded to an invitation to 1 recently taken over the full responsi­ bility for the salaries of the eight res­ ident missionaries there, and also the upkeep of the five boats, which ply from house to house and from vill­ age to village, ministering to the many i needs of a sea-faring people. Misses ' May and Susan Carrick sang “Throw out the life-line.” Miss Mildred Me-j . Clenaghan gave a humorous reading, I Ar i r i i • Mr. Garnet Farrier a violin Solo, andlvlr. Stanley of Caledon, r*-Mrs. Jas. Falconer gave a reading, Mrs. H. Pollock read a local news edition, the happy news-carrier. Mrs. ' H.‘ Pollock was in charge of the gam-; es during recreation period, and lunch ' was served and a social time enjoyed by all. j Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mitchell, Col- ! borne Twp., were visitors with Mr. land Mrs. J. D. Beecroft on Monday. | Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jacques, of ( Paisley, , borne of Conn. ited with Mr. and Mrs. James Kerney and other friends. BELGRAVE have been visiting at the the former’s sister, Mrs. J. EXAMINE EYES AND FIT GLASSES — BUT I DO IT RIGHT! — AND AT VERY MODERATE PRICES Eyesight Specialist R. A. Reid R. 0.--------.. Eyesight Specialist At Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning . 9 to noon. be present. The President, Mrs. Vic­ tor Emerson, was .in charge of the meeting and. after the business meet­ ing, Miss Genevieve Watt led in pray­ er for the missionaries. Mrs. Ezra Scholtz sang “Dear Lord, Forgive.” Mrs. G. A,. .Barnard gave a very in- terestirtg talk on their work on the Phillipine ‘Islands, telling of the great change in country and cities and am­ ong the people after these islands were taken over by the United States, of the typhoons and hurricanes, and the bamboo homes. She closed her talk with a prayer of thanksgiving. The ladies tendered her a hearty vote of thanks. Miss Agnes Gillespie and Miss Anna May Carrick sang, “Just the whispered nairie of Jestis” and Mrs. Lott led in prayer. Mrs. Emer­ son led tn prayer for the many sick folk in the community, and the meet­ ing was closed with prayer. Lunch was served in the S. S. room and a social half hour enj’oyed by all, The theme of the Young People’s meeting in the Presbyterian Church on Monday night was “Loyalty” and the meeting opened, with a service of BLUEVALE Y.P.S». Has Choir of Forty The Young People’s Society met in the Sunday School' room on Wednes­ day with the social' committee in charge. Ruth Wheeler and Harold Vincent planned and carried out this very pleasant evening of varied soc­ ial and ^recreational activities after which lunch was served. The even­ ing was brought to. a close with a brief devotional period. A choir of forty voices made up from members of the society, is pre­ paring a special service of story and song to be presented in the Church auditorium on .Christmas. Sunday ev­ ening. The Society was, host for the noon­ day meal to the teachers attending on B. the the the convention, held lii Belgrave Monday of this week. Rev. J. Townend acted; as chap-l'ain for convention itself and welcomed teachers to the village'.. A group- of the lady members -under the direction of Miss Anna Grasb-y carried through Sunday. Services At the morning service in the Unit­ ed Church Rev. C. Tavener spoke on Christ’s Call and the various respons- the arrangements in an efficient and es of individuals to the call. The members of the United Church Sunday School are preparing a Christ­ mas entertainment to be given on the evening of Thursday, Det. 22. Rev. R. A. MacConnell, of Luck­ now, occupied the pulpit in Knox Presbyterian Church morning, preaching on Abraham and Lott. Cupper Mineral? In Northern Ontario. Tljq inciting closed with the Mizpah Benediction, after which a social time was ^pept in games.,upder the leader­ ship of.Jphn 'GeaK " ' ’' Mr. anji MrsrOUo Schmfdtj ofJSas-/ katoon, visited with Mr. and Mrs, Maitland Henry and other friends. Mr, Norman Taylor is visiting at the home of lus sister, Mrs. Leonard Cook. Miss Mildred Thornton recently visited with her sister at Orangeville, S.S, No, 6 school was closed Mon­ day as the teacher, Miss Margaret- Jefferson, was attending the teachers’ convention. Guests over the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Camp­ bell were; Mr, and Mrs. J. E, Ford, of Comber, and Mr. and Mrs, W. B. Ford and son, Buddy, of Oil Springs, Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Jenning and family, of Windsor, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Wm.’ Walden. Mrs, J. E. Ellis, Miss Mary Ellis and Mr. Ellis' Elsley visited with Mr, and Mrs. Jason Ellis, of Seaforth, on Sunday.* Master Wayne Ellis returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Campbell and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. E, Johnston, West Wawanogh, Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Taylor and Kathleen, of Dorchester, and Mrs. Phoebe Taylor, of Blyth, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Walsh. , Mr, Arthur Speigleburg and (Miss Marjorie Campbell, R.N., of Toronto, are visiting the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Morgan, of Ripley, visited'recently with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Taylor. / Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Smith, God­ erich, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McDowell. iMiss Dorothy Govier visited at the home of her brother, Mr, Mervin Gov­ ier, of Morris. Mr. Gordon Bosman spent a week with Leamington friends. His brother, Mr. Jack Bosman, accompanied him home for the week-end. Miss Grace RedmOn'd, of Linwood; spent the week-end at her home here. Mr. Bob Henry was a St. Marys visitor on Sunday. Reeve R. Redmond attended Coun­ ty Council at Goderich last week. A number from this district attend­ ed nominations at Belgrave Friday. There will be no election in East Wa- wanosh this year. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Norman McDowell entertained as their guests on Sun­ day, Mrs. Osbaldeston and Miss Al- tJerta Osbaldeston of Goderich, Mr. Dean of Wingham and Mr. Howard Wilkens, of London. Miss Doreen Vincent spent the week-end with her cousin, Mrs. Mel­ vin Good, of Goderich. . Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Cook were guests on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Govier, of Morris. 'Mr. W. H. Campbell is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Crozier, Crewe. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McDowell, Mr. and Mrs. L. Bair and Miss Marjorie Bair were guests on Monday at the home of Miss Chris. McClinton and Mr, and Mrs. Frank Kershaw, God­ erich. A. number of the ladies of this unit of the Red Cross met with the Au­ burn unit on Tuesday when her of pyjamas were made. MORRIS a num- friendly fashion. is to of on Sunday the- lives of Officers Mr. Jas, VanCamp, of Exeter, visiting relatives here-. Miss Kay Townend' has returned London after spending a couple weeks with her parents, Rev., and Mrs. J. B. Townend’, Mrs. Gerald Vanderburg, ens, spent a few days with here. Mrs. R. Ytil'e has spent of weeks with friends in Lott- of Ath- relatives Mr.. son, Thurs., November 30, 1939 Bolutiott” to many Christmas problems. Front sheerest chiffons to pure cashmeres, Orient gives‘ the-very best in hosiery. - All Orient Hose come in special attractive Christmas boxes. Gilbert Beecroft; A brief recreational period was held after the regular meeting. One. more meeting will be held before Christmas, after which all the time will be taken up in prepara­ tions for the Christinas’ Tree, to be held on Dec. ,15th.. ,, .. . BELMORE lected for the.Bible Society Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vogan visited their daughter, Lillian, at Hamilton, the past week. McIntosh congregation gave a chicken pie supper Friday evening. The party who removed the hay forks from the barn of Miss Jeffray please The young people'of the Presbyter­ ian Church are'preparing the play, “The Old Fashioned- Mother” which .promises to’be a'good one.-They will also have a supper, The Bible class of the United Church were pleased "to Miss •Fanny Longley as' theif^feacher Sun­ day. ?1' A- Readers of! the Advance-Times who did not read Miss Fuller’s letter in last week’s issue-, missed' much. Mrs. Wm. Curie- is visiting friends in Toronto. Mrs. Shurted was also a Toronto visitor. The missionary meeting of the Un­ ited Church was* held at Mrs. Hak- ney’s Wednesday afternoon. Those taking tea- with friends Sun­ day evening were';-Mr. and’ Mrs. Alex Marshall and ' Jimmie, of'Gorrie, with Norman and'. Mrs. Newans; Mr. and Mrs. Ray McIntyre, Del! and Patsy, of Gorrie,'at George MundelFs; Mrs. Arthur Lincoln and’ Lande* Mir. and Mrs. Dickinson- of’ Teeswater, and Mrs. McCullough, at McNeil's. Mrs. Duncan, Marlene and' Doreen, of Hamilton, also tlieir cousins, visit­ ed Saturday and" Sunday at Albert Haskins’. , Mrs. Newans- and' ,M- Jeffray col- return them at once. ASHFIELD and Mrs. Roy Alton, Mr. Bert accompanied by Mrs. Sam Mr. Alton, Morrison, 'attended the funeral of their uncle, Mr. George Stevenson, near Varna, on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Allister Bird, near Brussels, spent Sunday with his aunt, Mrs. John Campbell and Mr. Camp­ bell. His father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bird, who had spent the week' here, returned home with them. Mr. George Henry, Lucknow, has bought the 50-acre farm of Mr. Alf. Sherwood, 10th con., near Belfast, and Mr. Sherwood is“moving to his 100- acre farm across the road. Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Alton is spend­ ing a couple of weeks with their dau­ ghter, Mrs. Percy Graham and Mr. Graham, near Sheppardton. Mrs. Sam Sherwood spent a few days the beginning of tne week with her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Gaunt and Mr. Gaunt, 12th con., West Wawa- nosli. Mr. and Mrs. vSam Kilpatrick, near Mafeking, have moved to their new home they bought on the 6th con. Prompt Delivery FOR Phone 161 and Mrs’. John Bosman and of Dutton,, spent the week-end with his. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Har­ ry Bosman, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bos­ man and sons. .Mr. Donald Roberson visited with his mother and. brother on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bishop, of Grey, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnston, 1st line. ’ Mr. and Mrs. Sparling Johnston spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Johnstori and son. We are sorry to hear Mr. Harry Bosman is not getting on as Well as his many friends will like to hear and is still bedfast. Mrs. Robt. Warwick visited with friends in Toronto for a few days last week and attended the wedding of a. niece on Wednesday while there. Mrs. Samuel Woods, Mrs. Walter Woods, Miss Agnes Hastings and Mrs. David Fortune, visited on Thurs­ day with ,Mr. and Mrs. Melville'Math- ers. ,1 DRAINED CITRON PEEL____33c Lb. BLEACHED SULTANA RAISINS --------------- 19c Lb. SEEDED LEXIA) RAISINS............ 2 Lbs. 25c . RECLEANED CURRANTS the pastBible Society Name The Executive of the Bible Society held a regular business meeting in the lecture room of the United Church on Wednesday evening. The Presi­ dent, Mr. Robert Shaw, presided. The secretary-treasurer’s report showed that twenty dollars had been collected in this district last year and forward­ ed to headquarters. The following of­ ficers were elected; Hon. Pres., Rev. C. Tavener; Pres,, Mr. Robert Shaw; Scc.-Treas., Mrs. R. F. Garniss; Dir­ ectors, Messrs, Arthur Shaw, John lowed with the Lord’s Prayer in ttni- Mundell, W. J. Johnston, Mrs. R F.' Garniss and Mrs. M, L, Aitken; Col­ lectors, Morris, 2nd Con., Mrs. Bill McTaggart, Helen Turvey; 1st Con,, Mrs. Charles Johnston, Mrs. Walter Smlllie; Boundary East, Mrs. Jack Fischer, Mrs; J. C, Higgins; Village and Boundary West, Louie Fatten, Daisy Holmes, Helen Thomson, Mrs, Hugh Mundell; B, line, Tumberry, Mrs, S. N. Gallaher, Marguerite Ni­ cholson; 4th Con., Mrs, E, Nichol. couple don. WESTFIELD Y.P.U* meeting held on Wed- 15c Lb. LEMON, ORANGE AND CITRON CUT MIXED PEEL ....... 25c Lb. The nesday evening with about 35 present, was led by the president, Harvey Mc­ Dowell, while Winnifred Campbell presided at the organ. The Scripture lesson was read by Jean McDowell. Rev. H. C. Wilsoii led in prayer, fol- PITTED SAIR DATES ........... 2 Lbs. 29c LEMON OR ORANGE WHOLE PEEL ...25c Lb. iOc EAST WAWANOSH Buy Your Christmas Fruits for your cakes Now* Our stock is now on display* Give us your order and we Guarantee Satisfaction. son. Mr. Corliss, of Clinton, gave a very interesting talk on the Develop­ ment and Process of Mining Ore and HALLOWI DATES ...... 2 Lbs. 23c FRESH QUARTER WALNUTS ................ 39c Lb. 2 Lbs. 25c We have a complete stock of the r Give Slippers This Christmas newest styles for all the family. See these smart new lines and be sure to have Slippers on your Gift List. Y.P.U. Weekly Session The'weekly meeting of the Y, P. U. of the United Church was presided over by the president. Miss Daisy; ttotaes, condtieiing the opening exc!t> eises. Bill Peacock had charge of the XMAS. BOXED PIPES Briars $1.00and tip Lighters ahd Pouches Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe The regular meeting of the Young People’s Society of Brick Church was held in the home of the* president, Mr. Robert Scott, on Friday night. Mas­ on Robinson presided ovel* the meet­ ing with Beatrice .Beecroft at the or­ gan; The lesson was read by How­ ard Waller and the prayer taken by Gilbert Peectpjt The topic for tlm evening cm “Young People and the Temperance Question’1' was taken by James McGee with comment thereon by Geo. McGee, Beatrice Beecroft and AUSTRALIAN SEEDLESS OR LEXIA (With Seeds) RAISINS PURE CLOVER HONEY.............43c 4-Lb. Tin TIP TOP CHOICE GOLDEN CORN ..... 10c Tin BLUE ROSE WHOLE RICE ......... 3 Lbs. 25c AYLMER PORK & BEANS TIP TOP UNGRADED PEAS ... 10c Tin New season COOKING FIGS ...... 2 Lbs. 23c New Season! MINCEMEAT .................. 2 Lbs. 25c York Good Quality BOLOGNA ........17c Lb. York Fine HEAD CHEESE ..............k ■» i t » I So Lb.