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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-02-15, Page 8. .... •»g» PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Show Starts at 8.00 Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 745 and 9,45 p.m «!■ Thursday, Friday, Saturday, February 15,16,17 — SPECIAL — ’ tyronIW THE GRANPEST COMBINATION QF EVER GATHEREP FOR ONE' SHOWJ SONJA HENIE-POWER Also “Cartoon” “Sport Subject” “News” Admission!: Adults 35c, Children 20c. Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Matinee Admission: Adults 25c, Children 15c RUDY VALLEE-EDNA MAY OLIVER MARY HEALY-LYLE TALBOT-ALAN D1NEHART Directed by Sidney lanfield Anmfor. f.orfucer C,no Mark., Screen Play by Herr, TygMtf Bared on a .lory by G.oree Srodiha-" Darry) F, Zanuclr In Orarsc of Produ;liw> A 20fh Cenlury-Fox Picture Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, February 19, 20, 21 BOB BURNS GLADYS GEORGE ------Jn-----i- “I’m From' Missouri” A Missouri banker goes to London to sell Missouri mules to the British Government Also “Musical” “Pictorial” “Sport” Sunday \vith ' Mr, and Mrs, Edgar Gaunt of Marnoch. Mr. Clarence McClenaghan left on Tuesday to attend a Conference of young people in Stratford. The regular meeting of the Y.P.U* of the United Church was held Mon­ day evening with Miss Genevieve Watt in charge and giving the call to worship, which was followed by a moment’s silence in honour of the late Governor-General, Lord Twcedsmuir. Miss Laidlaw then led in prayer. Mr. Millan Moore read thevScript-ure les- •son; Miss Luella Laidlaw read, "I Must Be Stronger To-Day”; Miss M. Carrick read "What Have You Giv­ en To-Day?” Mr. Jas. Falconer play­ ed a- violin solo, and Miss Mildred Moore gave the poem ‘.‘God has no hands but" our hands.” Miss Watt gave a talking explaining by charts, the many religions Of India, compar­ ing the numbers in the various relig­ ions,, and showing the tremendous in­ crease m Christianity and how illiter­ acy is slowly being combatted. Mrs. J. G, Gillespie led in prayer. Mrs. E. Scholtz, using- the map of India, had charge of the topic “Going to Church in India” and gave an interesting talk on the castes .and enthusiasm of the converts of .the "Christian religion em­ phasizing the need of missionary workers. Miss M. McClenaghan gave a Valentine reading^’Aunt Jean’s Val­ entines”. Mr. H. Pollock, had charge of the recreation period that followed.. Lunch was served and a social half- hour enjoyed by all. AU are invited to attend these meetings. Come along and spend a pleasant evening with the young people. Among those who were here from a'distance to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. A. Ferguson of Culross were her grandson, John Norman,. of Tor­ onto, Mr. Archie Jamieson of New Brunswick, who was raised in the Fer­ guson home, and Mrs. Johnston, Hew­ itt, of Glanworth, Coultes, Mrs, Gordon Higgins. Roll Call, How I Destroy Insect X^ests in the Garden, Currents events by Mrs, R. J, MacKenzie. Address "The Rur­ al Girl” by Mrs. 0. G. Anderson,' Ex­ hibit. Lunch Com.; Mrs, Nelson Hig­ gins, Mrs. Clayton Higgins, Miss Ed­ ith Procter. All the ladies of the com­ munity are cordially invited to attend. The Young- People’s Society of the United Church met on Wednesday night of last week with the F.ellow- ship Committee in charge, Marjorie Grasby presided. The devotional per­ iod was taken by Anna Grasby and Edjth Beacom, The topic was taken by Borden Scott and comment there- one; by May Frisby. Elaine Walsh was at the piano and also contributed a special musical number. u Thursday, February 15, 1940 f’ d MORRIS WHITECHURCH Miss Agnes Wilson, R.N., of Whit­ by, is spending this week with her .mother, Mrs. Jas. Wilson. Miss Tena Orr, who has been with .Mrs. A. Emerson, was called to her borne at Langside on Saturday on ac­ count of the illness of her mother, -Mrs. Orr. t Mr. Bertram Curran, of Ashfield, ;spent the week-end with his brother, .Mr. Jas. Curran. Misses Lila and Mary MacDonald, ,E. Wawanosh teachers, spent . the week-end with Mr. and- Mrs. H. Pol- Jock. . Miss Mildred McClenaghan spent a Tew days last week with Wingham friends. Quite a number from this commun- . Ity attended the Commencement Pro­ gram in Wingham last Thursday and Friday evenings. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnston and "babzy son of Lucknow, and Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Scott and children, of Kinloss, spent Sunday at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Conn. The W.M.S. of° the United Church held teas at the home of Mrs. Mac- Phail on Tuesday last and at the home pf Mrs. Clarence Cox on Wednesday. Miss Annie Kennedy Spent -the j -week-end in Goderich at the home of j Enjoy That FRESHER SMOKE Our stock is always new *GI ,0mar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe 1 iiiii— that show signs of should he 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.0. Eyesight Specialist At Williams* Jewelry Store . EvCry Wednesday Morning 9 to noon. ‘her sister, Mrs. Harry Tichbo-urne. Mr. Nelson Martin, who has been working with a gang of men in Ack- ert’s bush, in W. Wawanosh, received a bad gash in his head, when a limb, lodged in another tree, swung down on Monday last. He was knocked un­ conscious into the snow, and as he was carrying a saw across his arm, the mucle was badly cut,.he was tak­ en to Wingham Hospital. Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Falconer spent last week-end with Caledon friends. The World’s Day of Prayer service was held in the United Church on Fri­ day afternoon with a splendid attend­ ance. The president of the two soc­ ieties, Mrs. J. Pollock" and Mrs, Vic­ tor Emerson, were in ‘charge of the meeting, and the program supplied by the Inter-board Committee was fol­ lowed with the theme, “Be still and know that I am God.” The Scripture readings were given by Mrs. Robert Ross, Mrs. H. Pollock, and Mrs. W- J. Coulter, and Mrs. Ezra Scholtz sang "Eternal Father Strong to Save.” During the prayer, service Mrs. Em­ erson led in prayer for the King and Queen and leaders in the Empire; Mrs, Robert Mowbray, for all those £158.95. who serve in the defence of the em- < pire in active service in war or hos- ! pital; Mrs. J. D. Beecroft, for those 1 who suffer, minorities, homeless or ; wourided; Mrs. A. Patterson, for the ' strengthening and Vinifying of the ; home forces of workers for national - life; Miss Laidlaw for the missionary .■ workers and the Spread of Christian- ity; and Rev, Pollock led in prayer for the church and the continuance of its-* ■, saving work in the world. Rev. Mr. Pollock gave an address on the theme- and the necessity of stillness In our lives so We may have a truer know­ ledge of God and how instillness, nat­ ure works, finishing his talk’ with the verse: Let me be big, dear Lord, too big for ! petty strife; Lift me high above the mean, and'. * selfish things of life; Too big for anger ®r defeat, to be re­ signed and Wait; O, fill my life with acts of love, and not with deadly hate; Let me be big, dear Lord, to do Thy gracious will, Tq rest within Thy* gracious word, to trust Thee and'be stilt After the offertory, Miss Velma Scott, Mibs Janet Craig and Miss May Carrick sang the Lord’s Prayer, and Miss Janet Craig contributed a piano sob; during the service. Mrs. Albert Patterson was again appointed as Key Woman Jor the community, and the Benediction dosed the meetlpg. Mrs. J. A, Kennedy, of Culross, 'underwent an operation tor appendi­ citis in Wingham Hospital last Thtirs* day. She is improving nicety. Mr, K MeK Fatesron was under the doctor’s care during the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McFttrncy spent Sunday with her parent, Mt. and Mrs. Wm. S. King, of Tu/hberry. Mr, and Mrs, Fred Davidson spent BLUEVALE 4 Conducted Services William Henderson, of Knox Col­ lege, Toronto, preached in Knox Pres­ byterian Church on Sunday.. He -used the text "We brought nothing into this world and it is certain we can carry nothing out,” to point out the Christian’s hope, and the dangers ’of hoarding material things. In the Un­ ited Church on Sunday morning Rev. Campbell Tavener preached on the need of increasing prayer, in temper­ ance, success Q.r failure. Choosing as his text "Men ought always to pray and not to faint.” ir Women’s Institute Elect for War Work Mrs. R. F. Garniss opened her home on Thursday afternoon for the month­ ly meeting of the Woman’s Institute. The president, Mrs. W. N, McTaggart presided. Fifteen members and eight visitors answered the roll call by giv­ ing an outstanding characteristic of a noted Canadian. Politicians,, ministers,, missionaries, poets, lecturers- and art­ ists were named.. The sec..-treas. ' an­ nounced that "Bluevale Women’s In­ stitute War Work. Fund” is .duly reg­ istered at Ottawa-under the provisions, of,the War Charities Act, 193.9, and the amount subscribed to- date is. '' " The following- officers were PHONE 167 ______________ PROMPT DELIVERY WITHIN YOUR BUDGET F SHOP AT Smith’s Economy Food Store TIP .TOP TOMATO JUICE 3 20-Oz. Tins 25c HAND-PICKED WHITE BEANS ...3 Lbs. 20c TWO YEAR OLD CHEESE.........:.............32c Lb. READY-CUT MACARONI 5 Lbs. 25c •> * Y This Spring wear a ’ . . TIPTOP 30 years of service main­ tains Tip Top' suprem­ acy in the field of popu­ lar priced men’s Suits. New Spring samples are in. Order now. 27.50 Ladies’ made-to-meas­ ure Suits and Topcoats 28.75 KING’S Mi to the secret of prayer being lost. The attendance was good. Mr. and-Mrs. Arthur Shaw,, Robert Shaw, Messrs. Ralph, Frank and Alex. Shaw, David Johnston, Charles Johns­ ton and Edward Jacklin, were at Pal­ merston this week attending the' fun­ eral of the late William Clark, Mr. Clark was a brother-in-law of Messrs. Arthur, Anson and Robert Shaw, of the village. . (Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Mathers and two daughters, of Dublin, spent Sum- day with George Mathers and Miss Hazel Stamper. ' Mrs. Clark, of, Port Burwell, was called home owing to the illness of' her sister, Miss Florence Shied.- Miss Isohel McKinnon, Waterloo,, spent Sunday with her parents, and Mrs.. Rf H. McKinnon. BELGRAVE Mr. elected: Sec.-Treas.. of. the- fund,. Mrsd S. N. Gallaher; Purchasing and Cut­ ting Com.: Mrs. Wettlaufer and Mrs.. Mary Robertson; Yarn and Knitting Committee: Mrs. Joseph Smith, and. Mrs. Arthur Shaw. Mrs, Tavener re­ ported a recent interview with the .president of .the Red. Cross Society at .Whigham, among other items-, of. in­ terest, were the latest, instructions- for! ■knitting socks. Miss Florence Fowler gave a fine paper on the Life of, Paul­ ine Johnston, followed by two. of heir poems, The Legend, of. Q.u’pelle, by Miss Jean Elliott, and The Cattle. Thief, by Mrs. W., N. McTaggart., Miss Jean Elliott, who had, taken the short course at Belgrave, in. January, spoke briefly of the Junior Girls’ Club/ .work. Mrs. JoS. Smith, andt Miss Et- lktt were named local leaders for the Spring project in, this work. At tile ' close qf the meeting, a- pot, hick lunch ;was served by the members. World Day of Prayer The1 Women of the different churches in Belgrave met in Knox United Church on Friday afternoon for the World Day of Prayer pro­ gram. Mrs. H. Wheeler presided. Others- taking part were, Mrs. J*. Mill­ er, Mrs.. R. McCrea, Mrs. Alex. Por­ terfield, Mrs.’ C. Logan, Mrs. R. Cliamitey,. Mrs,. Wightman. A vocal duet by Mrs. N. Keating and Mrs. C. Procter and one by Dorothy Wade and B’etli Bryd'ges, were modi enjoy­ ed.. Mr. and Mrs, James Farrier gnd family, of Bervie, spent last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golley. * 1 ■ „ Mr. and Mrs, Art Wheeler and fam­ ily were visitors at the home and Mrs, James Johnston. Mrs. Sarah Hutcheson, of ham, is visiting at the liomet and Mrs. Milo Casemore. Mr. and Mrs.‘Alex: Campbell spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and' Mrs. Walter Jef fray, * Mr. and Mrs. Dick Jacklin and-fam­ ily, of Jamestown, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Gray, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. Shaw and Mr.’R. Shaw attended the funeral of Mr. Clark at Palmerston last Wednesday. Miss Viola Mathers spent a couple of days with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Moses of Grey. . ‘- Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McClennan at­ tended a funeral on Thursday of Mr. Robt. Scott at Atwood. "f Mr. David Johnston and son, Chas., attended the funeral of Mr. Clark at Palmerston on Wednesday. ' ■ Mrs. Harvey Robertson and two sons spent the week-end with her mo­ ther and aunt at Brussels. F • Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Mathefs and daughters, of Dublin, spent the Sun­ day with his father and Miss Hazel Stamper, at Bluevale. of Mr Wihg- of Mr.' a EAST WAWANOSH COUNCIL & re Council met on February 6th with all the members present. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Communication > from McBride MeGibbon, Barristers, Waterloo, recent equalization of the County, re­ ceived and read. Accounts of the L.O.L. and C.O.F., Belgrave for rent of halls for the Ag-r ricultuiral .Short Course held in. Janu­ ary,, were presented and ordered paid. Mr.. Monteith, C.A., of Stratford, ad­ dressed the Council regarding audit of 1939 township accounts. Council how­ ever Gould not see themselves clear to pay tile cost of an .audit as outlined by Mr. Monteith, and later appointed George Tayjor and Frank Thompson, a; former' auditor, to audit above ac­ counts and to present their report on same- to- the Council at the March meeting,. The following accounts were paid: The D’orttinion Bank, collecting taxes, $3.40; The- Blyth Standard, printing financial statements, $22.75; L.O.L, hall’rent,. Agr. Short CoursO, $9.50; C. O.F., halt rent, Agr. Short Course, $25.00';- 'Hie Blyth Telephone System, telephone assessments, $1273.00; S. McBurney, Road Supt. salary and telephone- $9.60. Next meeting of Council will be’ held' on Wednesday, March 6th. A. Porterfield, Clerk. Rewarded for Attendance An interesting part of the service in- Knox United Church on Sunday morning was the presentation of peal's for regular attendance at Sunday School" and' Church. Mr. Goldie Wheeler,’Supt. of'the Sunday School, made' the presentations to the follow­ ing,. Exlith Procter, Ross Anderson, Anna 'Grasby, Marjorie Grasby, Nor­ man Keating, Kenneth Wheeler, Freda Jordan, Bob Grasby, Mabel Coultes, Lois McGuire, Marjorie Mac- Kenzie and Thelma McGuire. I World! Day/ of' Prayer Ladies from the two, churches', in the village gathered, in the United Church on Friday afternoon to. observe, the World Day of Prayer program. Mrs. R. J. McLennan, President of ’the W. M. S, of the United Church, presided, assisted by‘Mrs. J. J. Elliott,, presi­ dent of the W.M.S. of Knox Presby­ terian Church, Mrs. W. J. Johnston presided at the organ and opened the •program with quiet musk. The Scrip­ ture message from the 15th chapter of St. John’s Gospel was read "by Mrs. R, F. Garniss, Members taking part in the.. period of intercession included, Mrs. Raymond Elliott, Mrs. 0, Tav­ ener, Miss Olivo Scott, Mrs. George .Thornton, Mrs. Archie Messer and Mrs. Edward Johnston. Eev. C Tav­ ener, spoke on *‘T!ie Secret of Fray- _ _ ___ __|................... er” stating that lie feared that rnuclf’j home of the president, Mrs, Norman of the world conditions today was due I Keating, Convenors ate, Mrs. J. M. Farmers’ Club Met „ Belgrave Farmers’ Club met at the homfe of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Coultes, Jamies Michie,- president of the Club, presided. ’ There was a good discus­ sion on Public Health Service and it Was decided to Continue the disetfssion at the next meeting which will be held on March 5th at the home of James' Michie, After the discussion, Mrs. J. Michie and Earle Anderson ’sang a ‘duet and Mrs. John Wiekstead a solo. Lunch spent was served and a social hotir Institute To Meet regular 'meeting of the Wo-The i_.„ men’s Institute wilt be held on Tues­ day, Feb. 20th at .2.30 frm. nt the SwiffilifiM.. ' GROUND FRESH WHILE YOU WAIT PYRAMID COFFEE . ROSE BRAND BAKING POWDER ..... 15c 1-Lb. Tin McCORMICK’S TOASTED SODAS ... 10c Pkg, 39c Lb. L ALLEN’S APPLE’JUICE ....... 10c Tin DALTON’S O.K. JELLY POWDERS 5 Pkgs. 25c SPECIAL VALUE DAVIE’S CHEESE , ■ “-ri-Tjiiiniif.iiiriwiBiiiiiiiriii FRIAR BRAND FLAKED TUNA 4 . 15cy2-Lb. Pkg. . I FRESH SALTED 196 Tin I PEANUTS ...... 15c Lb. MAPLE LEAF HEAD CHEESE ,18c Silverbright Salmon^ Sliced 18c lb,, In Piece 16c lb. ■ICEBERG LARGE . HEAD LETTUCE ... 10c Head . hot House RHUBARB______2 Lbs. 25c Our Service is Prompt. Our Stock of Groceries, Fruits and Vege- , tables are Fresh. Phone 161 for Speedy Delivery and Foods That Satisfy. [ SWEET JUICY ORANGES..................25c Doz. NEW TEXAS-1 CARROTS 2 Bunches 15c ASHFIELD . 1.TT5J,1 ... .. . Miss Elmira Alton is spending a few days this week with her friend, Miss Vera Little, near - Courey’s Cor­ ners. j Mr. Eldon Culbert and Miss Melba Fowler,, south of Dungannon, spent Sunday afternoon with the former’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Adam" Johnston, near Courey’s Corners. Miss Winnie Lane, teacher at Bel­ grave, spent the week-end with' her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Lane. Sorry to hear that Miss Violet Twamley is in bed suffering from a bad. Gold. Miss Verar .Little, near- Courey’s Corners,, spent Saturday afternoon with. Mrs. J. Mullin, near Belfast. Mr;. T. -A. Cameron and daughter, Jeati and sem, Ralph and wife, spent Sunday afternoonvwith Mrs. Cameron who has, been a patient in Wingham Hospital for two weeks, from an ap­ pendix* operation. We are pleased to hear she is' improving. Mrs. Cyril Campbell, 10th con., re­ ceived word on Friday that her fath­ er, Mr. Johnson Roulston, near Ripley, had a slight stroke Thursday night. She and'Mt. Campbell spent Saturday with him, at his son’s home, Mr. Wal­ ter Rpulston.- ' ‘ . Chief' Justice Takes Over Duties • Death1 of a governor-general of Can- ad does* not break the continuity of government', machinery. The chief justice of Canada, or in his' absence or incapacity the senior justice of' the Supreme Court of Canada, automati­ cally takes over (the vice-regal duties, after taking, the necessary Oaths. SALEM Mr.and Mrs. John Finlay from north of Gorrie, called on Mrs. Edwin Bennett and- family last. Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McMichael .visited! the latter’s parents,1 Mr. and Mrs. Jacob z Gathers' of the 14th df H’owicfc last Sunday afternoon. M3KUM HEAR = Hon, James 'Gt, Garclinef Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Jaq-ues from hear Orange Hill, spent last.'Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Weir. Miss Edythc Weir, -returned home with them and. will visit for a few days in that locality.. A large'number from this vicinity V attended the annual meeting of the Howick Mutual Fire Insurance > Co., which was held in Gorrie last Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bolt spent one day recently with Mr. and Mrs. Les­ lie Bolt who reside west of the church. The Woman’s Association met on Feb. 7th in the classroom of the church. The meeting was opened by all- repeating the Lord’s Prayer in uni­ son. There were 17 ■ members pres­ ent. The Scripture lesson was rest'd by Mrs. Will Dane taking, the first 13 verses of .chapter one of the book of Philippians. Two comforters were quilted by the ladies. Lunch, was ser-, ved after which .Mrs, J)ohn Gowdy closed the meeting with'prayer. The ahnual congregational meeting * was held in the church, last Thursday afternoon. The various, officers were elected. Lunch was‘served) by the lad­ ies. ’ Miss Myrtle Cather-s,. of Wingham,. spent the week-end with her parents, - Mr. and Mrs. W. A\. Gathers. I ARENA Activities SKATING Wednesday Evenings Also Saturday Afternoons , Saturday Evenings. a I f 1 Former Premier of Saskatchewan, now Dominion Minister of Agriculture, also R. J. DEACHMAN ‘ . *■ , * and Other Speakers. Town Hall, Wing ham Thursday ■PJ1 Feb. 22nd i North Huron Liberal Association. “GOD SAVE THE KING”