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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-07-04, Page 8WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, July 4th, 1940 Show Starts at 8.00 p»m. except Saturday. Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 7.45 and 9.45 p.m Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 4th, 5th, 6th ARTHUR LAKE PENNY SINGLETON LARRY SIMMS *-----In «—« ‘Blondie Takes A Vacation’ The famous funny-paper family, created by Chic Young, are back in the movies again. This time the Bumstead family take a vacation. ------Also —- “The Three Stooges” “Sport” “Cartoon” “News” Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Matinee Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 8th, 9th, 10th MELVYN DOUGLAS JOAN BLONDELL ------In------ “Good Girls Go To Paris A pretty waitress from Minnesota with a yen to go to Paris, solves her problem in hilarious fashion. Also “Screen Snapshots” and “Cartoon” HASELGROVE’S LONDON STYLE PIPE The pipe without an equal. 50c Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe WHITECHURCH Misses Mildred Moore and Flor­ ence Beecroft and Mr. Clarence Mc- Llenaghan and Miss Wilson of Wing­ ham, attended the Y.P.U. picnic at the United Church picnic grounds, north of Goderich on Saturday after­ noon. Mr. and Mrs. Will Johnston and •daughter, Willa, of Toronto, spent Sunday at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Jas. Cornelius. Communion service was .held in the United Church here on Sunday morn­ ing. Rev. Mr. Snell of Ethel was the an­ niversary speaker at Brick United Church on Sunday last. Splendid con­ gregation were present at both serv­ ices and the choir rendered special anthems, with Mr. and Mrs. Keating of Belgrave assisting in the evening with a duet. Miss Lettie Fox leaves this week to spend some time at Lake Temagami. .Mr. and Mrs. Pratt and family of Stratford spent the week-end at the home of Mr. Carrick, who returned from Amhersitburg on Friday. Mr. Pratt had his canoe with him, so no doubt the fish would catbh it on Mon­ day. A number of old friends dropped in on Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ross of Kin­ loss on Tuesday evening last to help them celebrate their twenty-seventh wedding anniversary. All enjoyed the social time with old friends. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Russel and sons, of Waubaushene, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Jas. MacGregor at the home' of Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Moore, and Mr. Donald B $42.00 for SATURDAY NIGHT Who will Win the Big Second Prize of $20.00 WINGHAM BANK NITE STO RES Give a lucky ticket with every 25c purchase. $42.00 In the draw this weeks: $10 for 1st prize, $20 for 2nd prize, and Ten other Cash Prizes. , Draw made at Wingham Town Hall at 9.30 p.m. Satur. Evening MUST BE IN WINGHAM TO WIN The holder of the lucky tickets must claim prizes at time of draw or from George Mason, Cam­ paign Manager, up to midnight day of draw. Num­ bers are posted at five places on Main1 Street. Any prize net collected will be added to the following week’s prize money.*.■ Finlayson pf’Lochalsh and his son Clark of Toronto, also visited with their aunt, Mrs. MacGregor and with other relatives in this community, Mr. Roy McGee of Toronto spent Sunday with his parents, Mr? and Mrs. Henry McGee, Mr. and Mrs. John Purdon and fam­ ily attended the funeral, of her broifh- er-in-law, Mr. Alfred Mitchel, in Wingham on Saturday, The Red Cross are holding their social on the lawn at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening. A play, “His Women Folks,” will be present­ ed by the W. A, of^the Benmiller church. The whole community is work­ ing to make tthis- strawberry festival a, real worth while project for the Red Cross. Mrs, Galbraith of Cheboyan, Mich,, and Mrs. Bibb, of Detroit, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs, John T. Currie of E. Wawanosh and Mr. and Mrs. Nee and Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Toronto, visited itheir ‘ with their aunt and uncle on Sunday. Miss Kate Smith of Hamilton is visiting this summer at the home of Mrs. Andrew Fox. Mr. and Mrs. Broomer and Miss Eileen of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. John McGee. Mr. and jMrs. Chas, Shiell and child­ ren attended the Culbert re-union at Point Clark on Monday, Mr. Joe Thompson of the R.C..R’s training at London, and Mrs. Thomp­ son and Claire of Delhi, spent t^e week-end with relatives at Auburn and with her father, Mr, Thos. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor of t Seaforth also spent the week-end ! there, and with other E. Wawanosh relatives. | Miss May McBurney and Mr. Adam McBurney returned from Kingston on I Saturday. Both finished their school | term there on Friday. I Misses Winnifred and Olive Farrier teachers of Toronto, arrived home on Saturday with their grother, Mr. Gar­ net Farrier. Mrs. Fred Newman and Richard spent the week-end at Hamilton with her parents, M,r. and M.rs. Hender­ shott. Mrs. Alec Emerson and James and Victor were atetnding the Small re­ union near Hamilton on Monday. Mrs. Jas. MacGregor has been ill during the past week at the home of her daugher, Mrs. T. H. Moore. On Sunday six of her daughter, Mrs. Rus­ sel, Mrs.. Brayford, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Mac Ross and Mrs. Moore, and her one son, Duncan of Teeswater were with her. Mr. Melville Beecroft, who has been teaching near North Bay, ihas returned home for the holidays. Mr. George Ross of Toronto is spending the week-end wiith his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Robit. Ross. Mr. and Mrs. John Turner and their three children spent Monday at the home of her brother, Mr. Albert Pat­ terson. I Miss Bertha Mackay of Toronto, I spent ithe week-end with her parents, ] Mr. and .Mrs. Hector Mackay. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kennedy and three children of Toronto, spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Lance Grain and Mrs. Grain. The Mclnnis-Falconer picnic and re-union was held on Monday at the ’ home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Mclinnis • of Teeswater. ( Miss Mabel Bosman of Goderich, ‘ and Mrs. (McNichol of ’Vy’aliton, spent Sunday ajt the home of the formers aunt, Mrs. Lester Falconer. Other rel- ‘ visitors at this home were: Mr. and ; Mrs. Carl Pennington and t.heir twin babies, Roy and Ray, of Teeswater, and Mrs.. John McKinnon Sr,, and ' Mr. and Mrs.. John McKinnon Jr. of Culross. Mr. Archie Watt, of Walkerton, spent ;t’he week-end with Genevieve .and George Watt at the home of their uncle, Mr. Wm. Barbour. On Friday the pupils of No. 1 Turn­ berry presented their teacher, Mr. Carman Farrier with a comb and brush set and a sum of money.. The pupils read an address expressing with ' regret at this departure from their sec­ tion, and wishing him future success. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patterson Were at Crewe on Sunday attending the Jubilee services at the church there, and visited with old friends in the afternoon.' Mr. and Mrs. Hatley Campbell and two children, Mrs. David Campbell and Mrs. Davis all from Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. George McClenaghan. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Culbert and daughter Essie, and Mr. Wesley Fal­ coner of Listowel, visited on Monday at ithe home of ihet sister* Mrs. Ben McClenaghan and in the afternoon at­ tended the Jugilee social at Crewe Church. Mrs, Leckner and children, Jack, and Rosemarie of Toronto, are visiting at the home of her brother, Mr. John Boyle. Mr, and Mrs, Ben McClenaghan were in Toronto last Tuesday and left their little son Carl, in the .Sick Child­ ren’s Hospital there to have his leg straightened. Wilkinson’s Wallpaper Shop The following received Free Room pf Sun-Tested Wallpap­ ers during our Contest;- r <' - *" ■ .-n. • •£! P MRS, C. R. COULTES Belgrave, MRS. METCALFE ’ Glenannan, MRS. RUSSEL WALKER Wingham, MRS. WALTER WOODS R.R, 1, Wingham. MRS. HERB. LAIDLAW Lucknow, MRS. THOS. O’MALLEY Wingham. MRS. BOWMAN Wingham.’ MRS, KENNETH McKENZlE Teeswater. MRS. ROY SANDERSON Bluevale. MRS. VICTOR HAINES Wingham. MRS. ALBERT VINCENT Belgrave. MRS. LOUIS COOK Belgrave, PRESBYTERIAN MANSE Bluevale. MRS. THOS. TAYLOR R.R. 5, Wingham. MRS. TOM STOKES Glenannan. The following received Free Paint during our Contest, MRS. CECIL WHHELER Brussels MRS. D. McGILL Wingham. MRS. ALEX. LEAVER Belgrave. MRS. CLARENCE ALLIN Wingham. MRS. CHAS. KEATING Belgrave. MRS. ROBT. HOGG Wingham. MRS. CHARLES JOHNSTON Belgrave. MR. LEWIS STONEHOUSE Belgrave. MR. K. McLEAN Wingham. MRS. HAROLD PROCTER Brussels. MR. FRANK STURDY Wingham. MRS. M. GRASBY Belgrave. MRS. RICHARD LLOYD Wingham. MRS. W. J. WALTERS Wingham. MRS. JACK REAVIE Wingham. ffifytgzg Paints and Sun- Tested Wallpapers give the new effects in color and style. Mr. and Mrs. Jacques, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jacques and her mother, Mrs. MacDonald from Pais­ ley, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Mur­ ray and with Donalds sister, Johnston Conn. Mr. Alfred Ross of Teeswater Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnston and s<on Bobbie of Lucknow, visited on Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn, also Bert Simpson of Tees­ water and Jean and Connie Simpson are spending this week with Mrs. Johnston. Mrs. Wm. Maritin, Mrs. Dan Mar­ tin, Mr. .and Mrs. Herb Laidlaw and Luella and Ivan, Miss C. Laidlaw and Mr. John Laidlaw, and Mrs. MacNeil and children Spent Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stew­ art of Langside. Mr. and Mrs. Emer­ sion Austin and little son, Raymond of Detroit also spent the week-end there and with other relatives in this com­ munity. Mrs. Attridge of Rapid City, Who has been visiting in Wingham with her. daughter, Mrs. Chas. Blatchford, called on old friends in E. Wawanosh one day last week. EYES EXAMINED- GLASSES FITTED- AT MODERATE PRICES. spent Wm. R. A. Reid R. 0.— _ —•------------------— Eyesight Specialist Wingham Office At Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon. The regular monthly meeting of the I W.M.S. of the United Church was held on Wednesday lasit1 with the pres­ ident, Mrs. Emerson in charge and giving the call to worship. Mrs, Fal­ coner read the Scripture lesson, and Mrs. Beecroft led m prayer for the missionary Workers, Miss Agnes Gill­ espie played a piano solo and Mrs, Emerson led in prayer, The topic was taken by Mrs. Beecroft from the study book, Moving Millions, telling of the work of ithe missionaries in India* in trying to fit and educate the people themselves to take the responsibility Of governing their own schools and country and the resulting rejoicing i when (they are able tp carry on intell­ igently and successfully and telling of the splendid work among the women- and girls* and the place they are tak­ ing in the growth of their own land toward Christianity. Mrs.. Chas Mar­ tin led in pray er. The-temperance clip­ pings were read with interest, and the meeting was- closed with prayer by the president, CAMPING? Check your list with this and see that you’ve arranged for everyone and everything. BLUEVALE Institute To Meet July Uth The regular meeting of the Wom­ an’s Institute will be held on Thurs­ day afternoon, July 1th at the Orange Hall. The programme will deal with the subject of Plealth, Roll Call—My method of prevent­ ing sickness. Motto—One ounce of prevention is worth a pound, of cure. Paper—The Tragedy of ignorance, Mrs. S. N. Gallaher. Reading. Ladies are invited to come bring your knitting. Presentation Following choir practice at United Church on Wednesday evening, members of the Y. P. U. gathered to honor Mr. William Blackmore, who has been the efficient president during the year. Charles Johnston read an address and Miss Delphine Bisbeck presented Mr. Blackmore with a fountain pen, to which he made a suitable reply. After playing games for a time, lunch was served. Mr. Blackmore intends taking up University work in Toronto. He is a talented musician and has been a val­ ued member of the Y. P. U. and choir of the United Church. Mayor Thos. E. Henry of Stratford and Mrs. Henry were week-end visit­ ors with ithe Sanderson family. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Higgins, Tor­ onto, spent, Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Higgins. Mr. and Mrs. James Kerney visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. William Kerney ait Walton. Miss Isabel McKinnon, Kitchener, spent the holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McKinnon. Jack Wettlaufer of Galt, Miss Marie Wettlaufer, Bly.th and Mr. R. Wint­ ers, Tillsonburg, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wettlaufer. Miss Marion Gilmour, Turnberry, is the guest of Mrs.. E. Nichol. Frank Fowler is spending the summer vacation wit'h Elmer and Miss Florence Fowler. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elliott and son Jack, were holiday visitors with abives in Detroit. Miss Betty Bell is visiting her ter, Mrs. Harry Gerrie. Mr. John Smith of Brucefield, and Mrs. Jos. Marshall of Lisit'owel were holiday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. George Patterson and son Ross of Toronto, are holidaying with Mr. and Mrs, George Thornton. Dr. H. H. Hetherington, Mrs. Heth­ erington and daughter, < Helen of Brampton, are spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Gallaher. Miss- Maxine Elliott spent Sunday and Monday with friends in St. Marys. Mr. Stewart Elliott spent the week­ end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.. Leonard Elliott. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Elliott over the week­ end were: Mr. and ’Mrs. Ed. Kruck and two sorts of Toronto. Mr. Cliff Elliott and s'is.ter, Rhea of Hamilton- Mr. and Mrs.- Lorne Wardlaw of Georgetown.' Rev. C. Tavener* pasitor of the United' Church' received word this that ihis nephew, Captain Roger Tav­ ener of North Tanton Devon, Eng­ land, had been killed in action. 1 Mrs. M. L. Aitken of Hollen and Miss Dorothy Aitken of St. Cathar­ ines, are spending the holidays ait their home here, Members of the Woman’s Institute rtre most grateful to S. S. No. 2, Turn­ berry (Kirton’s School) for the sum of $19.21 for the Wat world fund. Bathing Suits - - in wool, satin lastex or Ripplettes.............................. 1.95,3.00 Bathing* Trunks - - wool or lastex .... 1.75 to 3.00 . Boys’. Trunks.....................................1.00 up Children’s wool suits and trunks - - size 4, 6 ,., 89c Mesh Turbans to keep your hair in place .....................................................15c and 39c Children’s Cotton Sun Suits - -1 to 4 ... 29c to 59c Boys’ Wash Suits ...............................98c, 1.19, 1.49 Night Gowns, Pyjamas - - crinkle cotton or * Batiste.................. 89c up 1.59 and rel- siis- Mr. BELGRAVE Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith also Mr,, and Mrs. Neil Montgomery of Lon­ don, spent: the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. W. J, Cole. Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Scott and daughter of Falconbridge are spend­ ing the summer vacation with Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Scott. Billie Jones of Toronto is spending Bed Spreads - - Crinkle cotton . Flannelette Ibex Blankets .. .. ...................2.49- pair Pure Wool-Coverlets - - a grand assortment of checks and plain colours..................5.75 up Towelling - - pure Shamrock linens .. 29c to 45c yd. Tea Towels - - ready made.......■.................39c each Rayon Breakfast Cloths....................................49c Linen Breakfast Cloths and Sets....... .. .. 1.49 up Curtaining* - - mesh materials which make splendid cottage curtains.........25c, 39c yd. Grass Mats....................... 39c to 2.25 Complete range of Sox, Sweaters, Shorts, Slacks and Play Suits. KING’S the summer with Mr. and Mrs. Mart­ in Grasby. Miss Louise McKenzie of Sturgeon Falls, is spending her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Mc­ Kenzie. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Gordon and Miss Minnie Anderson of Weston, spent the week-end with relatives here. Miss Nora Wheeler of London spent the holiday with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. MacKenzie and children spent Sunday with relatives at Tees water. ■ Miss Margaret Coulter of Morris has been engaged as teacher at S. S. No. 13, East Wawanosh. Miss Kay Townend of London spent the week-end with her parents, Rev. J. B. and Mrs. Townend. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Durno and children of Toronto were holiday visit­ ors with Mr. and Mrs, R. J. MacKen­ zie. The annual memorial service will be held ait Brandon Cemetery on Sun­ day, July 7th at 3.30 p. m. Mrs. J. A. Brandon has returned from a few weeks visit with friiends in Drayton, Guelph, Elora and Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Y-ule entertained over the 'holiday, Mrs. Hutchinson and her daughter, Helen of Toronto also Mr. Beard of Ottawa and Mr. Sutton of Lucan. FURS Save by buying from Manufacturer to Consumer. Repairing, Re-Styling, Re-Model­ ing Highest Quality and Guar­ anteed Workmanship. Famous Fur Company Wingham Phone 204. Toronto WA3335 PROMPT DELIVERYPHONE 161 SHOP AT TIP TOP TOMATO i JUICE............. 3 20-oz. Tins 27c | SWAN MATCHES ........3 Boxes 21c I FOR JAMS AND JELLIES CERTO.............. . 25c Bottle 14-CUT RUBBERI RINGS...................3 Pkgs. 15c Special — Salad Dressing Miracle Whip 19c 33c V 49c FRENCH DRIP COFFEE ........... . I FOUR O’CLOCK49c lb. I BLACK TEA .....69c lb. Special — PICAKE SHORTENING QUAKER PUFFED WHEAT................2 Pkgs. 17c TIP TOP GOLDEN CORN.. ....10c Tin I POST'S BRAN FLAKES.... 10c Pkg. MAPLE LEAF NO. 4 PEAS......10c York Pure PORK SAUSAGE................. 19c lb* Maple Leaf SKINLESS WEINERS..........25c lb. SWEET JUICY ORANGES...................30c doz. IMPORTED NEW POTATOES .............6 lbs. 25c CHOICE LEMONS.................4 for lOt HOME-GROWN new Cabbage 2 Heads isc FRESH LOCAL STRAWBERRIES DAILY