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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-03-07, Page 8MS EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, March 7th, 1940 Show Starts at 8,00 p.m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 7.45 and 9*45 p*m , ............................................C.O........ Thursday, Friday, Saturday, WARNER BAXTER March 7th, 8th? 9th CESAR ROMERO V * ------In w_ ‘The Return of the Cisco Rid O, Henry’s lovable bad man, the Cisco Kid, comes back in a new story of thrills and adventure. Aho “Clocking Jockeys” “Father Hubbard Sub­ ject” “The Three Stooges” “News” Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Matinee Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 11, 12, 13 JACK HALEY ADOLPHE MENJOU ARLEEN WHALEN ------In------ SANDING Makes Old Floors New No Dust — No Muss Have Your Hardwood Floors Resurfaced. We make them like new. Best and Latest Electric Equip­ ment, Hardwood Floors We will gladly furnish estimates on all grades of Hardwood Flopring, (finished complete. Norman Rintoul Phone 251W. of is of study chapter, which dealt with the Budhist religion and described a Bud- hist funeral, Miss Margaret Curtis contributed a piano selection, “In the Sweet Bye and Bye,” After closing with the Mizaph Benediction, lynch was served, Young People Met Friday Smith Robertson • presided at the weekly meeting of the Y.P.U, at the United Church on Friday evening. After the singing1 of a hymn, Rev, C. Tavener led in prayer. , Psalm 93 was read by Miss Maxine Elliott. Mrs. George, Thomson spoke on the topic, “Quest for Truth" using the foreigner as an example of seek­ ing- a greater knowledge of the truth, Following the devotional meeting, a period of games was enjoyed under the direction of Miss Delphine Bis- beclc*. ♦ Thanks For Everything” The hilarious tale of a human guinea pig who could read a million minds. Also “MARCH OF TIME” “Mickey Mouse” “Pictorial” a WHITECHURCH Mr. Albert McQuoid 'of Lucknow spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patterson. Mr. George Ross of Toronto spent the week-end' with his parents; /Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ross. Miss‘Lorna McClenaghan of Glen­ coe spent the week-end with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan. The W.M.S. of the United Church held a tea at the home of Mrs. John Purdon on Wednesday last. The lad­ ies quilted a quilt. Mr. Leask McGee has been suffer­ ing greatly during the past week and the Doctor has ordered him to spend the next month in bed. Miss May MacDonald of St. Helens spent the week-end with Miss Marj­ orie Purdon and Mrs. Robert Purdon visited on Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Anderson of St, Helens and many will be interested to know that Mr. Joe Anderson who went through an operation in St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, has not been making a very good recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patterson vis­ ited on Sunday with Miss Martha Clifton of Lucknow. ........* - . .......... ... Mrs. Harold Sparling spent the week-end in Toro to with her hus­ band who is with the air force at Camp-Borden. Born—on Sunday, March 3rd, in Dryden Red Cross Hospital, to Dr. and Mrs. Wilfred Robinson, a daugh­ ter. ■ Dr. and Mrs. Harold Robinson and son Campbell and her mother, Mrs. Bremner of Walkerton, also Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler of Morris, visited last Wednesday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson, and Mr. and Mrs. John Kilpatrick and family of Lucknow also visited there one day last week. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held on Tuesday, March 12, the roll call being “What community activities do you enjoy most?" Mrs. W. J. Coulter will have charge of the topic, Community Activities and relief, with Mrs. V. Emerson in >chaarge of the motto1, A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the best of men. All the ladies of the community are cordially invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Paterson of Detroit spent the week-end. with his father, Mr. F.- McK Paterson, who is improving from his recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. George Garton and children spent Sunday with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith of Lis towel. Excitement ran high in the village last Friday morning when Mrs. Mac­ Gregors stove pipes took fire, in the high wind. A bucket brigade quickly gathered from the mill and the homes, but the fire did not spread from the pipes, although for a while it was ■feared it had spread into, the upstair flooring. Mr. Nat Thompson of the Perth Military Disision at Stratford, spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. Thos. Gaunt spent the week­ end with friends in Stratford and Tor­ onto and attended the hockey game on Saturday night in Maple Leaf Gardens. Several in this communitl celebrated Leap Year birthdays on Thursday last week. Mr, James Martin has been laid up with an attack of lumbago at the home of his sister, Mrs. Adair Wingham. Miss Mildred McClenaghan. spending a few days at the home her uncle, Mr, Harry McClenaghan of Belgrave. The regular weekly meeting of the Y.P.U, of the United Church was held on Monday evening with Eileen Mc­ Clenaghan in. charge. Mr. Jas, Fal­ coner led the sing song with the vio­ lin. Clifford Farrier sang, Have Thine own way Lord, and Clifford Laidlaw gave a reading, Helpful Hands. Mr, H. Pollock read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. Walter Lott led in prayer, Charlie Moore told the story of the picture, Praying Hands. Clarence Mc­ Clenaghan gave a piano solo, and Mrs. Wesley Lott led in prayer, Miss Yuill had charge of the topic, Christ, to men through brush and pen, and told how the great painters and sculptors of old time, tried to reveal Christ through their work, and this was also the aim of the really great and remembered writers. She told the story of John Milton, whose life was wrapped up in poetry, and who, even though he went blind, felt impelled to work on for His Master, and his best works were written during this blindness. M£. H. Pollock had charge of the recreation period. (Mr. Jones and son Archie of Donny­ brook visited at the home of Mr. Geo. McClenaghan on Monday. Quite a number in our community have been laid up with bad colds and flu. BELGRAVE SPRING Is Just Around The ' Corner, Get that new Pipe and stock up with Fresh To­ bacco at Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe The evening was brought to a close with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. Miss Evelyn Lake spent a week "With her parents in Brussels. Mrs. R. Yule visited with friends in iMitchell over the week-end. Mr Robert H. Scott .is very ill Wingham General Hospital. BLUEVALE in Institute to Meet March 14th The regular monthly meeting of the Woman’s Institute will be held on Thursday afternoon, March 14th at the.home of Mrs. J. Curtis, Canadian Industries, and Canadianization, will be the program subjects.. Roll Call, Name an industry in Canada that has developed within the last ten years. Mrs. St N. Gallaher will give a paper on “The Czechs in Canada.” Exhibit an article made from a Can­ adian Raw Material. Visitors are al­ ways welcome. Received Sad News . Mrs. James Keyney received .word this week of the death of her brother, Andrew Miller at his home in Win­ nipeg, Manitoba. He was 52 years of age and unmarried. Mr. Miller was the youngest of a family of twelve children, nine broth­ ers, three survive, Thomas of Morris Township and James and Allen in B, C. Mi*. Miller fought in the Great War, Mrs. J. C. Higgins is visiting her sister, Mrs. Vernon Higgins in Toron­ to. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Elliott were’ week-end visitors with friends at Brampton. , i -------- Won County Prize Junior and Intermediate scholars of the Ebenez.er United Church Sunday School have recently taken the Nat­ ional Temperance Study Course under the supervision of Mrs. J. J. Sellars, and have been successful in winning the Shield for Huron County, Last Sunday at the regular afternoon ser­ vice, members .of thq class including Helen Cellars, Marie Sellars, Dorothy Fraser, Barbara Thynne, Shirley Ag­ ar, Bob Fraser and Jack Bosman were presented with a Bible,, a Hymn Book- or a Story Book on behalf of the Sunuday School by the pastor, Rev. C. Tavener. ST. HELENS Told of Europe The Excelsior Giris Class of Knox United Church Sunday School met at the home of their teacher,1 Mrs. N. Keating for a social time. Games of Chinese< Checkers and Crokinole were played and community singing follow­ ed. The girls had as their guest speak­ er, Mrs. (Rev.) J. F. Anderson of Wingham, who gave a talk on her visit to European countries following the Great War. This talk was very much enjoyed by the girls. Lunch was served and a very pleasant time was. brought to a close. Miss Kay Townend of London, spent the week-end at her home here. Picture of Royal Visit Shown The Foresters’ Hall, Belgrave was well filled on Wednesday night, when the Anglican Church presented a pro­ gram, featuring the pictures of the Royal Visit Tour. Mel Bradburn act­ ed as chairman. Other numbers on the program were, tap dancing by Dor­ othy Wade and Beth Brydges, a piano solo by Nora Van Camp and a tap dance by Vera Montgomery. ■Young People’s Society . The Young People’s Society met in the school room of the United Church on Thursday last with the Christian Citizenship Committee in charge. Clarence Yuill presided with Elaine Walsh acting as pianst. The lesson was read by Rob, Yuill. The Topic for the evening consisted of an ad­ dress on “The Relation of a Young People’s Society to the Recreation of a Community," and was given by An­ na Grasby. After the meeting the Young Men’s <bholr held a singing practice in preparation for the follow-* Ing Sunday service. A young men’s choir led the singing in the United Church service on Sun­ day morning last. Held, Social Evening The Girls’ Homemaking Club held a social evening on February 29th, at the home of the leader, May Frisby. The young people of the sixth line, about thirty, were present. Games and contests were enjoyed by alt After community singing, lunch wife served by the four hostesses, Ruth Bradburn, Muy Brisby, Anna McDowell and El* eanor Taylor, On behalf of the guests John Gear moved a vote of thanks to the Homemaking Club for their hos­ pitality. The leader responded briefly. Mission Circle To Meet Monthly The Steady and True Mission Circle of the United Church held the regu­ lar monthly meeting on Saturday af­ ternoon at the home of Mrs. George Thomson with a good attendance. The meeting opened with singing a hymn and repeating the Lord’s Pray­ er in unison. During the business' discussion it was decided to continue holding the monthly meetings. The meetings in future will be held in the homes of the members and a ten cent tea will be served. Miss Rhoda Robertson ex­ tended an invitation to hold the April meeting at her home. Mrs. Cv Taven­ er read the scripture lesson and (Miss Helen Thomson had charge of the The public school pupils are having a holiday owing to the teacher, Will­ iam Blackmore having an attack of Flu. Mrs. Joseph Curtis is with her sis­ ter, Mrs. Laura Kirton in Turnberry. Mrs.‘Kirton is suffering from an in­ fected finger. WESTFIELD ARENA Activities SKATING Wednesday Evenings Also Saturday Afternoons Saturday Evenings. HOCKEY Intermediate Exhibition Game Owen Sound at EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED— AT MODERATE PRICES. R. A. Reid R. 0. Eyesight Specialist * Wingham Office At Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon. Miss Mae Mason spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Watson of Morris Township. Mr. A. *E. Cook was a Stratford on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Campbell were Goderich visitors on Tuesday. Mr. Wm. Straughan is assisting for a few days with the work at Mr. J, L. Stonehouse. ’ Mr? and Mrs. Jason-Ellis and family of Seaforth, spent the week-end with Mrs.-J. E. Ellis. Several of the ladies attended the Red Cross quilting at Auburn on Tuesday, after which a pot luck sup­ per was served. Mr. Lome Stonehouse is spending several days with Toronto friends. Miss Ruth Wilson and Master John Wilson of Auburn spent the week­ end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Vincent. Several of the members who belong to the Sewing Club of Belgrave held a social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Scott. There were about 30 present. The evening was spent in playing games and commun­ ity singing, after which the members of the Sewing Club served lunch. On Friday evening a number at­ tended 'the Major Bowes program at Auburn, at which Harvey McGee act­ ed as Major -Bowes. Messrs Ned Thompson and Edgar Howath were successful jn receiving one of the priz­ es. The Y.P.U. held'their meeting on Wednesday evening with 30 present. The meeting was led by Winttifted Campbell. Graeme McDowell presid­ ed at the pismo. The scripture lesson, Psalnr 100 was read by Anna Mc­ Dowell, Violin selection by. Harvey McDowell accompanied'by Jean Mc­ Dowell. The topic “Through Channels tb God” was given by Miss Beacom. A reading “Mizpah” was given by Helen Vincent. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction, after which gmaes were played under the leadership of Mae Masonand John Gear. JMrs. J. L. iMcDowell visited on Sat* urday •with her daughter, Mrs. Gor­ don Smith of Goderich, Messrs Alva Wm. and Norman Me* Dowell ■Wefo in Toronto for a few days having shipped two ear toad of cattle oft Saturday'. Brightly lighted and prettily decor­ ated with streamers of green, pink and yellow crepe paper, and hung with gaily colored balloons, the basement of the United Church presented a fine setting for the Annual Banquet of the Y.P.U. The same color scheme was used in the table decorations includ­ ing streamers, potted plants, serviett­ es and place-cards. After all had done justice to the supper, a program was enjoyed with Rev. G. A. Barnard as Master of Ceremonies. Community singing was followed by the toast to the King, proposed by Rev. Mr. Bar­ nard and responded to by the singing of the National Anthem. Other toasts included that to “Our Country” which was proposed by Stanley Todd and re­ sponded to by Durnin Phillips, that to Our Young People and the Church, proposed by Dick’ Weatherhead and responded to by Ted Rice, and that to “The Ladies" which Mr. Tom Wil­ son proposed and to which Mrs. Stan­ ley Todd resplied. Greetings from the London Conference were brought by Mr. Clarenece McClenaghan, White­ church, who is a member of the Con­ ference Executive as well as being the president of the Huron Presbytery Y. P.( U. Miss Hazel Wilson of Wing­ ham, the secretary of the Huron Pres­ bytery Y.P.U,, extended greetings PHONE 161 from the Presbytery. Rev. J. F. And­ erson, of Wingham United Church, was the guest speaker. In an address, well interspersed with humor, on the subject The Task of Making a Homei Mr. Anderson left much food for thought for both young and old. Miss Genevieve Watt, of Whitechurch, fa­ voured with several fine readings. The speeches and addresses 'were inter­ spersed with musical number includ­ ing solos by Mrs. Andrew Gaunt, Mrs. E. W. Rice and Mr. Mochre, duets by Vera and Murray Taylor, by Mr. and ' Mrs. Rice. The singing of “Blest be the tie that binds” brought a very pleasant as well as inspiring evening to a close. The weekly meeting of the Y.P.U. was held on .Sunday evening with the President, E. W. Rice in the.chair. The topic “Christ to Men by Brush and Pen" was taken by Mrs. Stanley Todd. Next Sunday night Rev. Bar­ nard is to give a lantern lecture on China where -he was a missionary for a number of years. Everyone is wel­ come. Mr. John Aitcheson is a visitor with friends at Bronte. “Bob told me I was the eighth wonder Of the world.” “What did you say?” “I told him not to let me catch him ■ with any of the other seven.” PROMPT DELIVERY FRESH GROUND PYRAMID COFFEE ... I ALLEN’S APPLE 39c lb. I JUICE ................20-oz. 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