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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-02-01, Page 8::i>AOR WHt WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Show Starts at 8.00 p.m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 745 and 945 pan Thttrsday, Friday, Saturday, February bt, 2nd, 3rd CLAIRE TREVOR ANDY DEVINE DONALD MEEK JOHN WAYNE “STAGECOACH” The story of nine persons travelling, on the stage* coach, through Indian infested territory. Also “News” Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Matinee Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, February 5, 6, 7 -----Double Bill------- Bob Hope and Shirley Ross in “SOME LIKE IT HOT Lloyd Nolan and Carrol Naish in “UNDERCOVER DOCTOR” The first is a comedy, with music by Gene Krupa and the second is a crime melodrama along the or­ der of the Crime Does Not Pay series. 7? maimer.. This toast was responded to by Mr, Geo. Feagan, reeve of Col- borne Township and Warden of Hur­ on, R, Redmond, Reeve of East Wa- wanosh, F. Duncan, Reeve of Morris, ex-Warden Haacke, of Huron, Mrs. O< G. Anderson, President of United Farm Women of Ontario, Jas, Michie, President of Belgrave Farmers’ Club, Hugh Hill, Past Reeve of Colborne, and L, E. Cardiff, ex-Reeve of Mor­ ns. ' Miss Alberta McMurray rendered a solo accompanied by Nora VanCamp at the piano which was much enjoyed. Mr. Stewart Procter moved a vote of thanks to the Women's Institute for the supper, which was seconded by C, R, Coultes and replied to by Mrs. Norman Keating, President of the Women’s Institute. Mr. Harvey Mc­ Dowell then gave a violin selection accompanied by> Freda Jordan, The toast to the class in Home Economics was proposed by John Gear and re­ plied to by Edgar Vincent. The toast to the Class in Agriculture was pro­ posed by Ruth Wheeler and respond­ ed to by Wilfred White, assistant dir­ ector of agricultural representatives of Ontario. Mr. S. H. Martin, B.SA., was the guest speaker, and gave a very interesting talk on short Course work, also touching on the exporting of ba­ con to the British Islands. “Auld Lang Syne” was then sung, after which the tables and chairs were re­ moved and dancing was/enjoyed with Arthur’s orchestra supplying the mu­ sic. ARENA Activities SKATING Wednesday Evenings Also Saturday Afternoons Saturday Evenings. •** HOCKEY Intermediate (XH.A. Monday, Feb. 5 th DURHAM At WINGHAM Junior Game ■ Thursday, Feb. 1st Goderich at Wingham 7 BELGRAVE Short Course Concluded With Dinner and Dance The short course at Belgrave came to a happy conclusion, with a banquet and dance in the Foresters’ Hall, Fri­ day night. The color scheme used on the tables was red and white. Red candles, red. and white menus, red and white tulips, and red place cards car­ ried out the scheme. The members of the short course 1 and their friends numbering one hund­ red and fifty sat down to the banquet at 7 p.m. The banquet was provided for by the Women’s Institute. After the. banquet Mr. Jas. Shearer, Agricul­ tural Representative of Huron, acted as -toastmaster, and following com­ munity singing led by Miss Jean El­ liott and H. V. Binkley accompanied by Freda Jordan at the piano, he call­ ed for the toast to the King. ' The toast to .the Guests was proposed by Kenneth Wheeler in a very fitting ' Farmers’ Club Meet Feb, 6th The Belgrave Farmers’ Club will meet , on Tuesday evening, Feb. 6th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Coultes, 3rd line Morris. Subject for discussion is Public Health Service. All interested are cordially invited to attend. Members please bring sand­ wiches. Used Skiis to Reach Metres The problem of motoring on the highway and closed concessions ag­ ainst motoring was solved by Rural Hydro in this district when the metre reader .took to skiis for the work off the highway. BLUEVALE , Thursday, February 1, 1'940 Start thle month right with a Good Investment. All this merchandise is seasonable «—- and, in view: of present conditions, valuable. Buy Now and save money on Future Needs. WABASSO PRINTS and PpRCALF - - - for good quality, fresh colours and attractive patterns, the 1940 prints are unequalled, This is the season for print, Buy now for your Spring and Summer dresses. BROADCLOTH - - Full range of colours in Wabasso Broadcloth at 19c yd, and in Rainbow Taffeta Broadcloth at 39c yd. < SCOTCH FINGERING YARN - - .^ply heather only lb. 45c BEEHIVE SCOTCH LINGERING - Extra fine for special sweaters and i . .socles ........ per skein 25c STEEL KNITTING NEEDLES‘ sets Of four, size 11 . ' ■■ . —7-—M ... • L .. gh 15c 1 ■•< * HURON MOTORS MID-WINTER CONDITIONING 1.23’ 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. will put your car in first-class shape for INSTANT start­ ing any zero hour. You get a thorough. Winter Condition­ ing job that includes ALL the following important opera­ tions. Check them over and you’ll see how we relieve you of 'starting worries: Check. Carburtor Choke Adjust Tappets Set Timing Check Generator Clean Commutator Adjust Charging Rate Clean Starter Armature Clean Carburetor Screen Clean Fuel Pump Bowl and •Screens Clean and Re-Oil Air Cleaner Check Windshield Wiper and Connections Test and Water Battery 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Com- Gask- Spark Grease Battery Terminals Check Engine for pression and Blown ets Clean and Space Plugs Tighten Water. Pump Pack Nut Tighten Hose Connections Tighten Manifold and Cyl- ’ inder Bolts Adjust Carburetor for Win- . ter Driving Test Car on Road Drive In TO'day S3*00 Pa^t®Extra HURON MOTORS WINGHAM ‘ PHONE 99 Presbytery Annual Meeting The annual congregational meeting of Knox Presbyterian Church, Blue­ vale, was. held in the Sunday School room on Tuesday afternoon. Walter Smillie was elected to preside. Mrs. Peter S. MacEwen read ,as a Scrip­ ture message -the parable of the sower and prayer was offered. W. S. David­ son gave' the session report during the. year claimed three members. Mr. P. D. King, Mr. Andrew Grey gnd Mrs. Mary Moffatt. Membership 104. Miss- Olive Scott presented the financial statement, showing, the receipts and expenditures. The budget givings were less than usual this year, due to ■the removal of some of the families. The report of the auditors was pre-, sented by R. J. 'Forrest. Mrs. Walter Smillie gave a very fine report of the meetings of the W.M.S. The member­ ship is small but the average attend­ ance was quite encouraging. Amount raised ‘for all purposes $83.00. The Ladies’ Aid report, presented by Mrs. W. H. McKinney, showed .that four quarterly meetings were held with a tea served at each. The Morris group led in activity. The society closed the books with a balance of $136.08. The Sunday School with Gordon Greig as. Supt., did not meet every Sunday and the membership is small. The S. S. gave $6.60 to Missions. The trustees were re-elected for a three-year term, P, S. MacEwen, John Mundell and Peter Moffatt. The three, retiring, managers for this year were: R. El­ liott, E. Nichol and Burns Moffatt. Several nominations were received, and those elected were, Burns Mof- The meeting closed with singing the' fatit, W. H. McKinney and R. Elliott. Miss Jean Elliott was elected Sec.- Treas. of the Sunday School and Miss M. Olive Scott was re-elected the sec­ retary-treasurer for the congregation. Doxology* Presented Diplomas at Service Rev. Campbell Tavener preached in the United Church Sunday morning from Nehemiah, a text appropriate to present times, about re-building and defending the walls of Jerusalem. The pastor gave a short address to the Sunday School pupils, and presented diplomas and seals for perfect attend­ ance to Spence MicKibbon, George Thomson, Jean McLennan, Shirley Lennan, Catharine Selling and Wdic Seiling, Helen Thomson, Scott Me- Gallagher. Miss Mossle Milligan and others unable to be present also were awarded diplomas. Day of Frayer Reb. 9th Enjoy That FRESHER • SMOKE Our stock is always new OmarJHaszelgrove’s Smoke Shoppe ’ Mr. William Henderson, of Knox College, Toronto, conducted service in Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning on the subject of “Cross Bearing”,’showing the many .different kinds of crosses that must be carried by the Christian in order to wear the crown of victory. Former Resident Died in the West Word has come to Thomas Stew­ art and James Thynne of the death of their nephew, Edwin Bailey, in Cal­ gary, after a long illness from heart trouble. Mr. Bailey was born in Blue- vale 68 years ago, eldest son of <the late Finlay and Mary Bailey. After attending Bluevale school he gradu­ ated from Listowel High School and attended Goderich Model. Before go­ ing West he taught school at Hays­ ville. He had lived in several western cities including Ft. William,. Port .-Art thur and latterly Calgary. He leaves a wife and three sons, the eldest of whom, Bruce, has been a resident of Stratford for several years; also one brother, William Bailey, of .the Dept, of the Interior, Ottawa. EYES that show signs of trouble should be examined. AT*ONCE by a specialist in this work, and Glasses work wonders to restore vision and give perfect comfort if . fitted by R.A. ReidR.O._• —---------------— _ Eyesight Specialist At Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon. These Bargains si PENMAN’S LISLE HOSE The new range is the answer to the request for a moderately priced stocking which looks well and wears well. 59c 50 pr. CURTAINS You saw our value in rem­ nants. Now see our Curtain Bargains, 50 prs. of odd lines in an assortment of nets and frilled curtains, clearing at new low1 prices. On Display Now ORIENT HOSE 1940 Spring shades maintain 'Orient’s reputation’as the love­ liest silk hose on the market. 4-thread Chiffon ........ 85c Service Weight ............ 1.00 2-thread Chiffon.................. 1.00 Crepe ........................ 1.15 fc3 Day of Frayer Feb. 9th The World’s Day of Prayer will be observed Friday afternoon, Feb. 0th, at 2.30 o’clock in the United Church. The annual congregational meeting of the United Church is bolhg held on Friday evening this< week. The Wo­ man’s Association is serving a hot baked bean supper before the meeting. The World’s Day of Prayer will be observed Friday afternoon, Feb. 0th, at 2.30 o’clock In the United Church. The annual congregational meeting of the United Church is bojhg held on Friday evening this. week. The Wo­ man’s Association is serving a hot baked bean supper before the meeting. 36 in. Factory Cotton .... 8 yds,. 1.00 72in. Unbleached Sheeting........ 39c 27 in. Saxony Flannelette . 7 yds. 1*00 Pillow Cotton (Bleached) Special ............................3 yds. 1.00- Canton Flanricl (Bleached) heavy quality................ Linen Towelling In spite of the difficulty of procuring Linens, we have, up to this point, maintained our outstanding selection of Towel­ lings. Buy your linens to-day. 25c to 43c yd. 29c yd. Fancy Woollettes, heavy quality .............................. 3 yds. 1.00 Pyjama Flannelettes....... 25, 28/33c Standard Shilling........................29c . .Quilting Batts (72x90) .... 3 for 95c Factory Yarns .. Special Clearance ...............................................98c lb. 79c Hosiery Sale 79c We are clearing all broken lines of crepes and chiffons at this astounding price — Regula^ 1.15 values 2 prs. 1.55 SbiH BLANKETS If you need blankets now is the time to get them. * Woollette Coverlets ......... 2.39 Ibex Blankets ...... ........ 2.39 All Wool Coverlets — a beauti­ ful range........_____6.49 up READY-TO-WEAR VALUES Womens .Coats are offered at special prices during this three-dav sale. Anticipate your needs. You .will find these coats are- exceptional values. • Unitrimmed. Coats.........10.95 to 16.50 \ Fur Trimmed Coats.......13.50 to 39.50 Dresses - - - Clearance of better grade Women’s Dresses. ..5.39, 7.95 0 PHONE 71 Raymond Seiling, son of Mr, and Mrs. Fred Seiling, is suffering fr’pm a scalded hand. Mrs, J. W. Masters, of Parkhill, ac­ companied by relatives from the Can­ adian West, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. John Hali. • . . Miss Florence Shiell, who has been suffering from an attack of itonsilitis, is improving. * _______ iO Hand Caught in Wringer The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerrie got her hand caught' in the clothes wringer recently. While most painful for a time, the injury was not considered .very serious. Institute to Meet Feb.-8th • The regular meeting of the Wom­ en’s Institute will be held on Thurs­ day afternoon, Feb. Sth, at 2.30 at the 'home of Miss’ Scott. Roll Call, Some outstanding characteristic of a fam­ ous Canadian. Paper, Life of Pauline Johnston. Two of Pauline Johnston’s poems by Mrs. MeTaigart and Miss Scott. Discussion on Borrowing and Returning Book's, led by Mrs. Taven­ er. Current Events, Mrs. Jos. Breck­ enridge. Exhibit of Cookies. Mem­ bers to provide refreshments. Visitors are always welcome. - WESTFIELD KING’S PHONE 71 On Tuesday evening last week East (dence, London, burial being made in Wa.wano4sh mourned the loss of a well “ known and highly respected resident in the person of Frank'Devereaux who passed. awa.y Tuesday evening .at his home on. the 7th Concession of East Wawanosh,. following a few days’ ill- rfesis from pneumonia. Mr- Devereaux was in bis 72hd year and was born on the 9th Con. of West Wawanosh, where his .brother now lives. Mrs. ’Frank Dever.eaux has been doubly bereaved by death during the past week as her sister, Mrs. Sweeny, passed awAy at The blouse of Provi- St. Peter’s. Cemetery, London. Mrs. Devereaux is th^last remaining mem­ ber of the Q’D<|hahue family. Mrs. Douglas Campbell visited Fri­ day with her aunt, (Mrs. Annie Walp- er, of Auburn. & Mr. Walter Cook has' a cow which gave birth to twin calves. This js the third pair of twin calves in this com­ munity since Deel -1st. “Have you been to a school for stammering?” “N-no, it j-j-just -c-ame n-n-m-na-tural' to- m-me.” PROMPT DELIVERYPHONE461 . , SHOP AT Smith’sEconomy Food Store PYRAMID ) . ■ COFFEE ........... 39c ,1b. LARGE CUdiCE COOKING FIGS...2 lbs. 23c ROSE BRAND BAK­ ING POWDER ....15c 1-lb. tin PURE CLOVER HONEY ......... »43c 4-lb. Tin LARGE MEATY 40-50 PRUNES 2 lbs. 25c FOUR O’CLOCK BLACK TEA....... New 1940 Westinghouse 1.4 volt Battery Sets, complete with Batteries -............$29.50 General Electric Console 9 tubes Beautiful Cabinet $30.00 1939 Spartan Mantel, excellent condition, ordinal price $69.50 reduced to ........ $30.00 1936 Northern Electric Mantel At condition, a snap at $20.00 Come and Look These Over *-*■ No Obligation.ft Ernie Seddon Westinhouse Sales and Service Ph. 332 WINGHAM Box 51 Nine ladies of this district met at the home of Mrs. Wm. McVittie oh Thursday afternoon and quilted a print quilt for the Red Cross, after which a pot luck supper was served by the hostess, Mrs. W. McVittie. Mrs, Harry Armstrong has been in Auburn for some weeks assisting Miss Sadie Carter in caring for Mrs, James Woods who has beenquite ill. We wish her a speedy recovery. Congratulatioiis are extended to Messrs. Elviir Wightman and Leslie Rodger for receiving second class aw­ ards th the Rifle Shooting contest at the Gojterieh Collegiate. Mr, and iKirs, Wm. Walden visited on Friday with Mr. and Mrs. John Caldwell of the 3rd concession of E,. Wawanosh; Miss Florence Dexter, of Learning* ton, visited with her cousin, Miss Mae Mason, Mr. Russel Cook had the. misfor­ tune to be kicked by a horse on Fri­ day which used him ltd1 somewhat 69c lb. FOR THAT HOT DRINK — CHOCOLATE FLAVOR SOYOMALT 6*oz. Tin ... 19c 12-oz. Tin ... 35c McCORMICK’S BUTTER* BIX LUCKNOW WHAETLETS ALLEN’S APPLE JUICE ................ 10c Tin . HEMPHILL’S WHEAT6 lbs. 25c I BERRIES .................. 23c 5-lb. Bag McCORMICK’S FRESH ' TOASTED SODAS .. 15c Pkg. 6-oz. Pkg. 10c i & MAPLE LEAF PURE LARD ... j SEEDED LEKlA I RAISINS..........18c Lb, Davies’s EASY SPREAD CHEESE 15c %-lb. pkg. MAPLE LEAF HEAD CHEESE 18c Lk LARGE ICEBERG HEAD LETTUCE ... 2 for 19c FIRM CABBAGE................ 3c Lb,I FRESH CRISP CELERY HEARTS 2 Bch. 25c SWEET JUICY 1 ORANGES ................... 25c Dozen Our Delivery is Prompt. For Rusli Orders Phone 161 and Be Satisfied.