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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-02-29, Page 8BIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, February 29, 1949 Show Starts at 8,00 p,m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 7.45 and 9.45 p,m, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, February 29, Mar. 1, 2 DENNIS O’KEEFE ' CECILIA PARKER A story of speed and of the men who make their lives by driving racing cars. Also “Topnotch Tennis” “Travel Subject” “Variety Subject” “News” Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Matinee Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 4th, 5th, 6th LAURENCE OLIVIER VALERIE HOBSON This picture does not concern the present Europ­ ean situation but is a clever and enjoyable comedy. Also “Charley Chase” “Musical” “Cartoon” WHITECHURCH has the Mrsc John A. Kennedy, .who been in Wingham Hospital for past two weeks, returned home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Casemore, of Chatham, spent the week-end with Turnberry relatives and with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Casemore. Messrs. Thos. and Arthur Moore received word on Sunday of the pass­ ing of their aunt, Mrs. David Girvin, at her home in Dungannon. She was in her 99th year, and by a first mar­ riage to Robert Pentland had six children, of whom three survive, Cul­ len of Grimsby, Elwyn of Chicago, and Mrs. Williams, who has been her faithful companion and nurse for many years. Later she married David Girvin, of Ashfield, who predeceased her some years ago. The funeral was held on Tuesday to Dungannon cem­ etery. iMiss Pauline Inglis spent the week­ end in Toronto with her sisters, Mrs. Flannigan and Mrs. Sim. The regular weekly meeting of -the Y.P.U. of the United Church Monday evening was in charge of Edward Me- 9 a EYES that show signs of trouble should he examined AT ONCE by a specialist in. this work, and G1 asses work wonders to restore vision and give perfect comfort if ' fitted by R. A. Reid R. 0. Eyesight Specialist At Williams* Jewelry Store • Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon. ARENA Activities SKATING Wednesday Evenings Also Saturday Afternoons ^Saturday Evenings. HOCKEY Thursday, Feb. 29th Double-Header * Bantam Game St. George at Wingham at 7.09 p.m. Juvenile Game Lifitowel at Wingham at 8.30 p.m. of their daughter, Mrs, John Gaunt, I on Thursday last, with their immedi- j ate family present, Mr. and Mrs. Nor­ man Coultes and babe, Mr. and Mrs. Ab. Coultes and Marjorie. The Red Cross Society are holding a meeting on Tuesday afternoon in the Hall with exhibits of the work re­ quired to be done, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Kerry, Walk­ erton, spent Monday last at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ab. Coultes, and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Black, of Listowel, visited there on Sunday, PROGRESS Is The Progress * of Fine Cuts. Send in your vote on wrapper and you too may win a Gruen. Obtainable at \ Omar Haselgrove’s a BELGRAVE Clenaghan, who gave the call to wor­ ship. Jas. Falconer read the Scripture lesson. Mildred Moore had charge of the meditation period. Mrs. J. G. Gil­ lespie led in prayer and Garnet Far­ rier gave a clarinet solo. The topic, a temperance one "Must I Drink To Be Popular?” was taken by Mrs. Jas. Falconer, who t told of the warnings down through the ages against drunk­ enness and its wastefulness of life and the eventual _ downfall of those who start this dreadful habit. Temperance readings were given by Miss Laidlaw, Miss Hnuter, Luella Laidlaw and Genevieve Watt. Miss May Carrick sang a solo and meeting was closed by society prayer in unison. Miss Helen Hogan, of Ashfield, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. John Kennedy, of Culross. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Athur Moore and Mr. Amos Cornelius attended the funeral of Mrs. David. Girvin in Dungannon Tuesday. Mr. F. McK. Patesron was taken •to Wingham Hospital last week, and is improving from his illness. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson spent a few days last week at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Cecil Wheeler, of Morris. Miss Elizabeth Mirehouse spent the week-end with her aunt, Mrs. Robert Ross. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier spent the week-end in Toronto with their daughter, Misses Winnifred and Olive Farrier. Mrs. Walter Lott spent the week­ end in London at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Orval Newby. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pollock were called to his home at Pine River last Wednesday’morning on account of the serious condition of his father, Mr. Jas. Pollock, who had suffered a stroke. They also spent the week-end there. . * Mr. Leask McGee- is- still tender the doctor’s care. Mr. Jas. Sutherland,, who lias been very ill at his home- ms Wingham, was taken to the Hospital at London on Sunday.. Mr. and Mrs.. Chas.. Gillespie,. Don­ ald and Betty, of New Saxum, and Mr. Jack Gillespie,, who has been working at Welland,, spent Sunday with their people here. Mr. Bill Rlntoul. has .been in Tor­ onto where he underwe.nt aun operation for sinus trouble,, and visited with his sistetj. Mrs.. Lee- Rev. J. Pollock spent the' week-end in Brantford, where he baptized the little son of Mr- and Mrs... Harry Cooper, his daughter.. Rev.. Mr. Mc- Comiel, of Lucknow, had charge of the services here in the .Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Miss Dorothy Knight, of Linwood, spent a few days last week with Miss, Annie Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Curran visited last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Har­ vey Webb, of St. Helens. The Contest Program, held in the Institute Hall last Wednesday, was well attended. Under the leadership of Mrs. Robt, Mowbray and Mrs. Cec­ il Falconer, eight numbers were given on each side. The judges, Mrs. J, Pol­ lock, Miss Olive Terriff and Mr. Bert Cullimore, decided in favour of, Mrs. Mowbray’s side, trancing was enjoyed until closing time. Mr. and Mrs. George Coultes, of E. Wawanosh, celebrated the 35th anni­ versary of their wedding at the home Institute to Work With Red Cross The members of the Belgrave Branch of the Women’s Institute’ga­ thered at the home of Mrs. Norman Keating last week when their was a good attendance. Miss Edith Procter presided and the meeting opened with the Ode and Lord’s Prayer, The min­ utes of the previous meeting were adopted. It was decided to work with the Red Cross Society in Belgrave. A donation was also given ;to the Bel­ grave School Fair, The -prizes for girls over 10 years, for knitting a sol­ dier’s scarf and for boys over- 10, for making a knife box. It was decided tp have two projects for the senior girls in the spring and Alberta Mc­ Murray and Ruth Wheeler were chos­ en as leaders. There was a small ex-' hibjt of articles made, by .members during the winter. This meeting was arranged by the committee on Agri­ culture, Mrs. J. M. Coultes and Mrs. G< Higgins. The roll call, How I De­ stroy Insect Pests in the Garden. Cur­ rent Events was in charge of Mrs, R. J. MacKenzie. /‘The Rural Girl” was the subject of a fine address .given by Mrs. O. G. Anderson. Twelve schol­ ars from the Belgrave school sang a chorus which was much enjoyed. The singing of the National Anthem clos­ ed the meeting and lunch was served by Mrs. N. Riggins, Mrs. Clayton Lo­ gan and Edith Procter. Church was conducted by Mr, William Henderson, of Knox College, Toron­ to. He spoke from the text "Art thou he who should come or do we look for another?*' as an. example of doubt and pointed out how a greater knowledge of the Bible ’would overcome doubt and anxiety. ited over the week-end with friends in Toronto and with "their son and dau­ ghter-in-law, Mr, and Mrs...Leslie Hetherington, Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Peacock attended the golden wedding on Monday of Mr. and Mrs. Robt Hoover, Grey,. We are sorry to hear Mr. Lloyd Turvey has been laid up with a bad cold and hope he will soon be better again. Mr. Cliff Gonley. of Toronto, is visiting with Mr, and Mrs, Alex, Mc­ Ewen. Mr, Lloyd Robertson, of Turnberry, spent last Sunday with Mr. John Ab­ raham. Mrs? Alex. Campbell spent the week-end with friends in Toronto. 12th LINE HOWICK Y.P.U. Met Friday The Y.P.U. of the United Church hqjd ‘the regular weekly meeting ii^ the Sunday School room on Friday evening. The president, William Blackmore, presided throughout the meeting. The Scripture lesson from the 1st chapter of St. John was read, by Stewart Elliott and Rev. C, Tav­ ener offered prayer. During ithe busi­ ness session the treasurer reported the proceeds of the social held .the prev­ ious week amounted to $14.25, this amount was given to the general fund of the congregation. The. topic "Ways of Doing Right” was taken by Ross Smith. The meeting was closed with the Mizpah benediction. ' Mr. and Mr?, J. Kermath visited at their uncle’s, Mr, Albert Gallaher, on Sunday, Mr, Henry Finlay visited at the home of Mr. J. Wright on Sunday. Mr. T. Vittie and Miss Vittie visit­ ed one day this week at the home of (Mrs. Cleve Stafford, Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Newton visited at the home of the latter’s father, Mr, Russel Harris. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Dane were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr, Alex. Taylor. Mrs. M, Watson, of Gorrie visited with her daughter. Miss Watson, here, Mr, Gordon Underwod is assisting his brother, Wesley, with his wood this week. Average Prices Increase ice Crop Harvested George'Thomson, with his' gang of men, have completed the cutting and storing of the season’s supply of ice for the creamery. The ice this year was Of extra good quality, the greater number of blocks being 20 inches square. Red Cross Appoint Committees A meeting of the local branch of the Red Cross Society was held in ithe work room in Belgrave on Wednes­ day, Feb. 21st with Mr. C. R. Coultes presiding. There was an attendance of between 30 and 40. A report by the treasurer showed approximately $500.00 in cash and promises as a re­ sult of the canvass. A letter from Headquarters was read stating that . certain territory in the Bluevale area . would be given to the Belgrave branch to look after. Members were named to the following committees ’ with power to add to their numbers: Work Com., Mrs. Alex. Manning; . Cutting 'Com., Mrs. A, Young, Mrs. H. McGuire, Mrs. C. EL Wade. Yarn Com., Mrs. J. Townend, Mrs. N. Keating,. Mrs.. J. M. McGill. . Hospital Cornu,, Mrs. C. Wheeler, Mrs. H. Wheeler.. '’Inspection Com.,. Mrs. R.. Higgins, Mrs. C. H. Wade,. Mrs. C. Logan, . Mrs. J. G. Anderson,. i Packing Com., Mrs- W.- J. Cole, ’ Mrs. H. Pletch, Mrs.. IL J.. MacKen- zie.. Mrs.. Clarence Chamney was named as Councillor to the Executive; for the ' 9th line west of Wawanosh. and Mrs.{ ' Geo. Walker for the 12th. line of. Wa­ wanosh- Arrangement were, made for the work room to be open, on Wed­ nesday afternoon, Feb. 28th and on such later, occasions as tnay.'be.-arrarag- ed. The Charter is to be suitably . framed and hung in the work. room. Accounts for supplies already pur­ chased were- passed and the treasurer instructed to> forward to Headquart­ ers the amount called for in the Red ' Cross regulations. Mr. C. R;. Coultes- was named. Official Delegate’ to' the- Red Cross Convention in Tdromto- om March 5th. It was hoped lie- might.. be able -to-be in attendance-whale- im Toronto on; private business. Miss Velma Wheeler spent the week-end with friends in Toronto. The Youmg People’s Society-met in "the United! Cliurch on Wednesday of last week with the Missionary Com­ mittee in charge and Kenneth; ‘Wheel- | cr in the chair. Mrs. Keating was at the piano. The lesson was read by Edith McOenaghan and the topic ta­ ken ' by Mabel Coultes, After the re­ creational' period an executive meetin . was heldi. ■ Leonard Elliott has returned home from the Wingham General Hospital following an operation for appendi­ citis. Cledon Yoe is - working for the C. N. R. at Hamilton. William Blackmore spent the week­ end at his home in Listowel. Miss Alba Mowbray is visiting with her cousins, (Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Smith, William McMichael, accompanied by his son Jack, of Listowel, were at Wroxeter on Monday attending' the funeral of Jiis cousin,. Walter McMi­ chael, who passed away at his home in Guelph. , ; Miss Fldirence Fowler spent the week-end with her friends,. Mrs-.. Geo. Dale, at Walton;.. Miss Isobell Douglas spent Sunday with her parents-, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Douglas at-Lucknow. Mrs..1 Roy Turvey is visiting with relatives in Toronto;. Mrs. J. W. Wettlaufer; Mrs.- Mary- Robertson, Mrs. Arthur Shaw,- Mrs-.. S. N. Gallaher and* Miss Olive; Scott attended the ’ Red’ Cross exhibit at Wingham on Saturday afternoon and’ received many helpful' suggestions for- carrying on the work here which is just getting started! The social’ of tea was an additional' pleasure; GLENANNAN. k Farmers” Club Meets March Sth The Belgrave Farmers’ Club will meet at the home of James Michie on Tuesday evening, March Sth. Subject for discussion, The Public Health Ser­ vice.. Members please bring sandwich­ es. BLUEVALE cup her. in. Do your Spring and Summer Sewing now. We have an outstanding new stock of figured crepes, spuns, rayons and wools. STRIPES are leaders — all colours in sharply accented or soft tones....................79c, 1.00 FIGURED CREPES - 4 yd. dress lengths 3.95,4.50 " SPUNS — rayon with the appearance of light weight wool - ideal for spring dresses 79c, 1.00 TRICOTINE — for suits and skirts - 54 in. .. 1.25 WOOL PLAIDS — for smart jackets - 54 in. . 2.75 There has been a gradual upWard swing to the cattle market in Canada during the past four or five years. This fact is borne out by average pric­ es compiled by the Market Informa­ tion Service, Dominion Department of Agriculture, which show that the Dominion average for all classes of cattle in 1936 was $3.45 per hundred­ weight and this gradually moved ,up to an average of $5.10 in 1939. The same holds true in -the case of calves for which .the average in 1935 was $4.85 per hundreweight and suc­ cessive advances took place each year Until 1939 showed an average of $6.50 per hundreweight for all calves keted in Canada. WESTFIELD mar- Mrs. John Metcalfe is ..visiting daughter, . Mrs. Howard Wylie Wroxeter. Mr. and Mrs. George Marshall and. little daughter," Joan,, moved to- their, new home-in Culross on Monday. Mrs. Royal McArthur, and Louise,, of Wingham, visited a few days last week with her sister, Mats. Thos. Met­ calfe. Miss Alba Stokes- has returned! home after spending a week, visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Stokes. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Underwood, were week-end visitors in Toronto, with their daughter, Adeem. Mrs. George Shaw and. brother-,. Mr. Arrio Metcalfe, have- returned to Tor­ onto after spending-; a. few days- with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Met­ calfe. Mr. and Mrs.. Reuben, Stokes and Annie visited on Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. J. HL. .Wolfe-,. of Lakelet. . Mrs. Colin Eadib visited! last week with lier'datigJWer. Mrs. Charlie Cath- ers. Messrs. Thomas Wallace and Rus­ sel Baird spent one day recently in Toronto. ' « Church Services At the morning service in the Unit­ ed Church on Sunday, Rev. C. Taven­ er used as his text “Sin, the saddest word in the Bible,0 Mr. Tavener conducted the "Church of the Air” Service over CKNX Mon­ day morning. He was assisted by the church organist, Mrs. W, J. Johnston, The service in Kuox Presbyterian MORRIS A number of the ladies- met at the home of Mrs. Fred J. Cook on (Mon­ day afternoon, and quilted a quilt for the Red Cross. The material was don­ ated by Miss Annie Harrison.. A pot luck supper was served. Mrs. W. A. Campbell and. Mr. Ken­ neth Campbell visited on Thursday with Mrs. Barkley, of Dungannon. Reeve Raymond R. Redmond- at­ tended .the, special meeting of. the County Council at Goderich on Mon­ day.. ' A surprise party was held at the. home of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Vincent ,on Friday evening in honour of their 30th wedding anniversary at which 36 invited friends and relatives were pre­ sent. They were the recipients of. lovely silverware. Mr. R. Vincent is the -son of the- late Mr. and Mrs. Menno Vincent. Mrs. Vincent was toxmerly Mary Buchanan, daughter, of the late (Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Buchanan, i The marriage ceremony w'as perform­ ed by Rev. A. E. Jones in the pres­ ence of the immediate families at the home- of the bride’s parents on Feb. 23rd, 1910. Following their marriage Mr., and Mrs. Vincent went West and took up homesteading* at Coutts, Al­ berta. Their home was the home of all the homesteaders and bachelors in that part of the country. Mrs. Vin­ cent taught 'school for a year while in the- West, a special permission: being­ granted her as no teacher was -avail­ able at the time, and the schooldioUse: being on their homestead, ,Mr. and Mrs. Vincent returned to "this part of the country in 1920, where >they have since lived. Mrs. Vincent has taught in Sunday School for yeaxs. Both Mr. and Mrs. Vincent are willing workers in ’ all church. and community work, both are members of the Westfield ♦Church. Mrs. Vincent is also a 'mem­ ber of the W.M.S. and Woman’s As­ sociation. Wfi extend itb them our heartiest congratulations. Stewards, Norman Radford, William Walden, Fred J. Cook, Maitland Hen­ ry, J. L. McDowell; Walter Cook, Alva McDowell. As Church treasurer, •missionary treasurer, Wm. McDowell; Church Secretary? Marvin McDowell; Trustees, Fred J. Cook, chairman; F., W. Cook, Melvin Taylor, Albert* Walsh, Alva McDowell, Charles Smith, John Vincent who is.represen­ tative on Official Board; Organist, Winnifred Campbell; Assist. Organist, Mrs. Wm. McDowell; Church Officer,. Edgar Howatt; Ushers, Leonard Cook, James Walsh, Graeme McDow­ ell, Ray Vincent, Ernest Snell; His­ torian, James McGill; Auditors, Albert Walsh, John McDowell. The-Stew­ ards’ report shows $886.11^ raised dur­ ing the year with'-a balance of $94.58 on hand . Missionary treasurer report­ ed $72.08 forwarded. The Sunday School raised $64,50. The W.M.S. re­ port showed $138.40 raised and $113.- 76> sent to branch Treas. The Ladies’ Aid raised $92.30 with a balance of $43185 on hand. Las>t year the Y.P.U. raised $30.19 and have a balance of $5,871 A motion of appreciation was extended to the Historical Committee. The Cliurch Secretary was asked to send a' letter of protest to Premier Hepburn in allowing the beer parlors to operate in Huron County. Wm. Walden dismissed the meeting with prayer,* after which the ladies of the f overMrs. Alex. Campbell visited the week-end with friends in Toronto. Messrs. George and Chas. Johnston spent the week-end with friends in Toronto. Mr. Edward Barnard has been und­ er the doctor’s care, We hope he will soon be better, Mrs. Wm; Abraham spent the week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Aitch- esou and family at Ripley. We are sorry to hear Mr, Aitcheson lias been sick Mr. and Mrs, C, Hetherington vis- Church Annual Meeting The annual congregational meeting was held on Wednesday afternoon with the pastor, "Rev. H. C. Wilson in charge. The pianist, M.iss Wiftnifred Campbell, presided at ithe piano. Mrs. Marvin McDowell was appointed sec­ retary for the meeting. The Scripture lesson was read, from Isaiah 55th chapter. The 23rd Psalm was repgat­ ed in unison. Rev, H, C. Wilson led in prayer followed by the Lord’s Prayer in Unison, The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The Church membership roll was read showing a resident membership of 152 and 12 non-resident membership. The members of Session , are as follows; Rev. H. G Wilson, T. H, Taylor, W. J, Parks, Marvin McDowell, Wm, Mc­ Dowell, W. R Campbell; Boaird of W.M.S. served a ten cent tea. Reeve Raymond Redmond attended the Ladies’ Night Lions Club banquet held at McKenzie House, Clinton, on Tuesday night last week. Mr. W. H, Campbell visited last week at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Crozier, of Crewe, Mrs. Wm. Govier visited at the home of her son, Mr. Mervin Govier, of Morris Township, and at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Caldwell, of Blyth, last week.' We are very sorry to hear that Mrs. ‘ Harry Armstrong had to enter Clin­ ton Hospital' for an operation on Thursday. We hope for a speedy re­ covery. " ' The sympathy of this community is extended 'to the bereaved family and friends of the late Mr. Frederick Cook Sr., who passed to the Great Beyond last Tuesday morning. The funeral service which was held Thurs­ day afternoon, from the home of his son, Stanley, was conducted by Rev. Rev. H. C. Wilson, who took his text from Psalm 90, 12th verse "Teach us to number our days, that we may ap­ ply our -hearts unto wisdom." The pallbearers were;, Messrs. Walter Cook, George Cook, Gordon Snell, Walter Scott, Telford Cook, Fr.ed W. Cook, with interment in Brandon cem­ etery, Belgrave. a YOUR,. 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