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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-03-28, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, March 28th, 1940 Show Starts at 8.00 p.m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 7.45 and 9.45 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 28, 29, 30 JANE WITHERS RICHARD BOND Jane and'her boy friend turn sleuths and capture the crouk§* Also “MARCH OF TIME” “Fashion Forecast” “Cartoon** “News” Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Matinee Admission, Adults 20c, Children 10c. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 1st, 2nd, 3rd JAMES STEWART CLAUDETTE COLBERT “It’s a Wonderful World” Comedy, Romance and Melodrama. Also “Crime Does Not Pay” and “Ash Can Fleet.” hk WHITECHURCH Mr. Nat Thompson, of the Perth Regiment, is spending two weeks holi­ days at his home here. Mrs. Bert Boyd and children, Pres­ ton, are spending the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Weaver. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson, East Wawanosh, will celebrate the 55th an­ niversary of their wedding next Sun­ day, March 31st. Many friends will wish to congratulate them. The regular monthly meeting of the Presbyterian W.M.S. was held Thurs- day* last with the president, Mrs. J. Pollock, ih charge. Mrs. Robert Ross read the Scripture lesson, and Mrs. Albert Patterson gave the Glad Tid­ ings prayer- The chapter of the Study Book, Moving Millions, describing the Hospitalization of the people of In­ dia, was in charge of Mrs. Craig, Mrs. Murray and Mrs. A. Walters. Mrs. D. Kennedy led in prayer for the mis­ sionary workers, and Mrs. Robert Mowbray gave an Easter reading. Mr. Frank Paterson and Mr. Scott Paterson, of Detroit, spent the week­ end with their father, Mr. F. McK. Paterson. Mr. Irvin Ernewein, of Formosa, has .been visiting with his brother, Mr. Arthur Ernewein,-who has been very ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Les­ ter Falconer for the past two weeks. Don’t forget the Major Bowes pro­ gram that 'is being held in the Hall on Friday night, March 29th in charge of the ladies of the Institute. Mr. Chas. /Tiffin is Master of Ceremonies; and the proceeds are to buy yarn for the Red Cross workers.- The family of Mr. and ,Mrs. James St, Marie for. the holidays. Miss Ver­ onica St. Marie, R.N., and Mr, Bruce ■ Savage of Brampton, Mr. Miles St. Marie of. Grimsby, and Miss Cecilia, wha had been visiting .there for the past two months, and Mr. Joe St. Marie of New Liskeard, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robinson and son, Freddie, of Green Bay, Wis.,’ also Mr. Lewis Kelly, of Grimsby, The family held this farewell gathering, in honour of their son, John, who left on Tuesday to join the Christian Brothers in Val­ ley Falls, Rhode Island, and will spend his life there. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church was held on Thursday last with the pres­ ident, Mrs. V. Emerson in charge. The Scripture lesson was read respon­ sively. The Whitechurch group will have charge of the April meeting. The ladies decided to ask the Agricultural Representative of Bruce to come in April and give his lectrue and slides on Home Beautification. Mrs. J. D. Beecroft played a musical number, number '’Christ Is Risen Indeed," and Miss Agnes Gillespie, Mrs. Beecroft and Mrs. J. G. Gillespie led in prayer for the missionary workers and for the return of peace to the earth. Mrs. Emerson gave a reading on Faith and Victory, appropriate to the Easter sea-- son, showing how the word Faith, us­ ed two or three times in the old Test­ ament, is used over 200 times in the New Testament, and the value of faith and belief to Christian peoples, to cast our fear and worry, The Temperance clippings were read on the life of Frances Willard, the great temperan­ ce worker for women, and were very interesting. Mrs, Emerson led in prayer fpr the sick and suffering, and the meeting was closed by singing a verse of the hymn “Take time to be holy" with the benediction. Mrs. J. B, Morrison, who spent the past two months with her daughter, Mrs. Forsyth, Toronto, who was very ill following an operation, and a quar­ antine time for mumps, returned to her home here last week. Mrs. (Rev.) Graydon Cox and dau­ ghter, Donna, of Matheson, is visit­ ing for two weeks at theTiome of her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Mac Ross, prior to attending the W.M.S. Conference at Toronto. Miss 'Muriel Watt, of Toronto, is spending- the week with her sister, Miss Genevieve Watt, at the home of Mr. Wm. Barbour. Miss Murdeen Simpson,, of Wing­ ham, spent the week-end at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Jas. Wilson, ,Miss Elizabeth Mirehouse is help­ ing Mrs. A. Emerson for .the spring and summer months. Mr. Jack Inglis spent a few days this week with relatives in Toronto and Mr. Roddy Inglis returned home with him. Mr. Jack Norman of Toronto Uni­ versity, spent the week-end with his uncle, Mr. Walter Ferguson, and oth­ er relatives .here. Misses Winnifred and Olive Farrier of Toronto, are spending this week with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier. On account of the blizzard-lik'e storm that raged over the week-end in these parts, the services in the Un­ ited Church were withdrawn and also the Y.P.U. meeting on Monday night. The Mission Band social was postpon­ ed until' April 15. Mrs. Harold Sparling, who has been in Wingham Hospital for the past two weeks,is spending a few days this week with Mrs. J. W. Leggaff, of Wingham. The young people of ithe Presbyter­ ian Church have invited Miss»Doris Fells, of Wingham, to come Thursday evening and give her lecture, with lantern slides,- on the .Passion Play. All the young people of the commun­ ity are cordially invited to attend this meeting. H€€L«UGG€R Perfect foil for your smart new ensemble/ MURRAY HEEL HUNGERS fit snugly end comfortably/ giving * trim and slender- ixing look to yopr ankks* ■designed especially STYLE and COMFORT GREER’S “The Good Shoe Store” SPRING Is Just Around The Corner. Get that new Pipe and stock up with Fresh To­ bacco at Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe the holidays with her parents, Mr.' and Mrs. Geo. Cunningham. Miss Louise McKenzie, of Sturgeon Falls, is with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McKenzie. Miss Colina Clark, of Pbrt Dal- housie, is visiting her sister, Mrs. M. McDowell. Mrs. Wm, Stubbs The funera^of Mrs. William Stubbs was held''Wednesday afternoon from her late residence, 4th Concession, of Morris. Mrs. Stubbs had not enjoyed very good health for some time. She was in her seventy-seventh year. She is survived by her daughter, Lena,, and son, Will. Rev. J.: B. Townend, pas­ tor of Knox' United Church, Belgrave, conducted the funeral service at the home, and graveside. The pallbearers were: Richard, Robert and Carl Proc­ ter, Jesse Wheeler. Howard Wilkin­ son and Gilbert Spiers. Interment took place in Brandon Cemetery. BLUEVALE W.M.S. Name Delegate The president, Mrs. R. J. McLennon presided at the regular meeting of the W.M.S, on Thursday afternoon in the United Church. The Scripture was read by Mrs, Eilza Fell and prayer, was offered by the president, During the-'business discussion Mrs. Joseph Breckenridge was named delegate to the annual W.M.S. Presbytorial to be held at Seaforth on April 23rd, with Mrs, Geo. Thornton as alternate, Mrs. C. Tavener spoke on the theme “The Cross of Christ" using the “seven last words on the cross’ as a text, She was assisted assisted by Mrs. Georgfe Thornton who spoke on the word of Intercession. The word of Pardon was taken by Miss Margaret Curtis. The word of human Care by Mrs. W. J, Johnston, The word of Loneliness ■by Mrs. C. Hetherington, The word of Human Need by Mrs. George Thomson. The word of Victory by Mrs. Fred Churchill, and the word o.f Trust by Mrs. Robt. Shaw. Readings by Mrs, Robt. McLennon and Mrs. James Breckenridge and a duet by Mrs. Earl Hamilton and Miss Daisy Holmes were enjoyed. Hymns in keeping with tile theme were sung. Induction Postponed to March 29th . Owing to the severe storm and the impassable condition of the roads, the' induction of the Rev.. F.“ G. Fowler, of Vancouver, into the pastoral charge of Knox Presbyterian Church, Blue­ vale and Eadies, was postponed and will be held on Friday, March 29 th, at 2.30 at Bluevale. Mr. Fowler con­ ducted the regular service at Bluevale on Sunday morning. The service at Eadies was cancelled owing to the condition of the roads. Mrs. M, L. Aitken, of Hollin, and Miss Dorothy Aitken, of St. Cathar­ ines, are spending it he Easter holidays at their home here. Mrs. Neil B. McEachern, Louise and Gilbert, of Mount Forest, are Eas­ ter visitors with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Garniss. William Blackriiore is spending the Easter holidays at his 'home in Lis- towel. ’ Miss Marie Wettlaufer has return­ ed home after a visit with friends and relatives at Kitchener. Mrs. S. N. Gallaher and Miss Berv'a visited with her brothers at Bramp-: ton and Toronto.*____ __~.... WESTFIELD 'fr FREE FREE WALLPAPER&PAINT Ask At Our Store For Particulars. Last Week Winners: Mrs. W. H. McKinney Mr. Jack Reavie Our new Spring Wallpapers are now on display priced from 8c per roll up. We have a complete line of Paints and will be glad to help you with any painting problems Have you tried Floor Wax? None better at any price. Elmer Wilkinson, Wingham ARE YOUR SYRUP PANS AND SAP BUCK ETS IN GOOD CONDITION? Now is the time to have them repaired. Syrup Pans Made to Order* •J Phone 58. BELGRAVE Institute Had Splendid Meeting ' The March meeting of the Belgrave , Women’s Institute was held at the , home of Mrs.. J. L. 'Stewart. Owing , to weather and road conditions the j attendance was not as large as usual. ( The president,. Mrs.. N. Keating con- , ducted the meeting. The convenors for the program on Canadianization were, Mrs. C. H. Wade and Mrs. J. L. Stewart. The' meeting was. open­ ed with the Ode-and Prayer. The min­ utes o.f the preyious meeting were adopted. Miss Helen Yuill was ap­ pointed as delegate- to the Girls’ Con­ ference in Guelph inf May. Misses Ruth Wheeler and Alberta (McMur­ ray are leaders in the sewing course. A donation was made to the Cemet­ ery-Board. The ■ following convenors were named to arrange pro-grams for the ensuing year: Education, Mrs. R. W. Procter and Mrs. Earl Anderson; Community Activities, Mrs.H. Wheel­ er and Miss Edith Procter; Health and Child Welfare, Mrs. J.. C. Procter and Mrs. R. J.. MacKenzie; girls* meeting, Misses Helen Yuill and Mae. Frisby; Legislation, Mrs.. O. G. And­ erson and Mrs. Albert Vincent; Can­ adian Industries, Mrs.. N. Keating and Mrs. J. G. Anderson; Peace and Inter­ national Relationship, Mrs. W. Arm­ strong andjMrs. E. Wightman; Home Economics, Mrs. C. W. Scott, Mrs. A. E. Coultes, Mrs. S. Cook; Histor­ ical Research, Mrs. J. M. Coultes, Mrs. H. Procter; Agriculture, Mrs. J. Wheeler, Mrs. Wilbert Procter; Can­ adianization, Mrs. J. L. Stewart, Mrs, Clifford Logan, ' « The Roll Call was well responded to by naming something made ih Can­ ada and where it is made. Mrs. C. togan was in charge of current ev­ ents, Miss Winnie Lane gave an ex-, cellent paper on “Learning to b,e a- Good Canadian.’’ The singing of the National Anthem closed the meeting. Lunch was served by the hostess as­ sisted . by Mrs. Clifford Logan, Mrs. R. Yule, Mrs, C. H. Wade and Mrs. Keating. ' , Miss Bcrna Yule is spending the Easter holiday with friends ih London. I * Miss Kay Townend, daughter of Rev. J. B:‘ and Mrs. Townend, Bel­ grave, who has been on the temporary staff of the London Life Insurance Company for the past three months, recently received a permanent ap­ pointment with that company. She is employed in tlj,e Mortgage Depart­ ment at Head Office in London. SANDING Makes Old Floors New No .Dust — No Muss Have Your5 Hardwood Floors; Resurfaced. We make them like new'. . Best and Latest Electric Equip-- mCnt. Hardwood Floors We will gladly furnish estimates on all grades of Hardwood Flooring, finished complete. . ■■ ■ ■ Norman Rintoul Phone 251W. EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED- AT MODERATE PRICES. R; A. Reid R. 0. 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The army canteens are also to receive donations.' Anyone who is interested in Patriotic work is cordially’invited to attend. Mr. Stanley Grainger; Sudbury, and Miss Irene Grainger, R.N., Toronto, were called home on account of the illness of their mother. Mr., and (Mrs. Selah Breckenridge have returned home after having spent the past week with Turnberry friends. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Subject, Owen Sound, spent the week-end with their daughter, Mrs. Geo, Hyslop. ■ Social and business meeting in the Half with a, good crowd present. A program which consisted of songs,, community singing,, music and con­ tests, was much enjoyed after which lunch was. served.. A silver collection ['amounting to $9.20.' was received. Mr. Albert Aitken has resumed, his duties at the cheese* factory after spending the- past two months at his home north' of Wroxeter. ST. HELENS Mr.. Richard Gill, of the West, who lia’S been Visiting rleatives near Luck­ now,. spent several days, with his friend’, Mr. Kenneth Campbell. The storm which struck this com­ munity last week' was the worst storm of the- season, roads were blocked. No church services were held on Sunday. Mr; Warren Bamford, of London, spent Easter with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bamford. Miss Grace Redmond, of Linwood, spent Easter with Reeve R. Redmond. Messrs. Leslie Rodger, Ray Vincent and Miss Jean Campbell, of Goderich. Collegiate, are. spending the Easter vacation at their respective homes. Mr; and' Mrs. Clayton- Robertson of Copper Cliff, visited recently with the latter’s parents,. Mr. and Mrs. Strauglian. Reeve R.. R. Redmond and Redmond are spending, several this week in Toronto. Mrs.. J. E. Ellis visited a. couple of days last week with her sister, Mrs.' Mary Griffith, of Wimgham. Miss Elaine Bamford, of Hullett, is spending the Easter vacation with her parents, Mr, and Mrs; T. Bamford. Messrs.. H. Cook, Sackrider, and N. Taylor motored to Detroit on Tues­ day- / . . Messrs. Walter Mason and Ellis El- sley were Wingham visitors on Satur­ day.. The Y.P.U. held their meeting on Wednesday evening with 15 present, The meeting was led by Jim Walsh, with Graeme McDowell at the ptano. The Scriptrue lesson was read by Fem McDowell. The Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unison. The topic on “Docs Drinking Lead to Popularity" Was given by Winnifred Campbell. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. Games were played un*- der the leadership of Mae Mason. i I I MOLESWORTH (Intended for Last Week) Mrs. McPherson received letters last week from her husband, Gunner Ronald McPherson, who went over­ seas with the 29th Field Battery, of Guelph, and are now stationed at Bor­ den, England. When they arrived the weather was wet, raining every day, but latei- the sun was shining and get­ ting drier. He said it was altogether different from here.' Tobacco is very expensive there, and also different to what one gets here. He asks his wife to send good Canadian tobacco to him, ' Miss .Helen Elliott, twelve years old, daughter of Mr. -and Mrs. Clif­ ford Elliott, underwent ah operation for appendicitis in the Listowel Hos­ pital last week and is doing very nice-. ly. ' , The, Patriotic Society had their Memberes- please note1 that the Beef Ring starts next week. Meat will be available on' Thursday morning,. April 4th.. German Soldiers Nearer Holland . Reports reaching Amsterdam said that German motorized troops, kept between 30 and’dO’cmiTes from the Ne­ therlands frontier since- 70' Reich di­ visions were said' to have moved into the area last January, have been shift­ ed' suddenly-to> within 1'5 Miles of Hol­ land'. The fog was very thick, and’ the chief ofifeer of the tramp steamer was peering over the side of the bridge. Suddenly He saw a man leaning over- a rail only a few yards away. “You confounded' fool,” he roared. “What on earth- do you think you are' doing? Don’t you know my ship- has the right of way?’’’ Out of the gloom came a sardonic voice. “This ain’t no ship, captain.. This is a lighthouse.”' Miss days Wm. JAMESTOWN Miss Gertrude Payn. Hanover, spent the holiday .with her parents, Mr-. and Mrs. B, Payn. It - is our sad d-ttty to report the death of Mrs. Wnt Grainger, who passed away Sunday afternoon. Fun­ eral service will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. ’ The Jamestown Patriotic Circle held their first meeting in Vitoria Hall on Monday last In spl'te of the bad weather there,was a good turnout and I the followings officers, were eleefM: i President, Mrs. T» C. Wilson; Vice- i President, Mrs, Allan McKercher: | Secretary, t Mrs. Selah Breckenridge; j Treasurer, Mrs. Oswald Shnpson/ With, a COFFIELD The washer with 30 features which you should check before buying a new mach­ ine. 1 There is not a better value in washing ma­ chines to-day that a COFFIELD Care-free Washer* Come in and inspect machine. * Donald Rae & Son Quality Phone Hardware & Coal WINGHAM 27 ■--------- ---------„-------------—........ . t ff j Miss Beryl Cunningham is spending | mMMMN ...ai .......-'mi'n.innmftti ZifflOWlhlTf .......................