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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-07-11, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES * Thursday, July 11th, 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 11th, 12th, 13th BASIL RATHBONE NIGEL BRUCE —— In -----* ‘Adventures of Sherlock Holmes’ Sherlock Holmes, the famous character created by Conan Doyle, foils the attempt, of a murder­ ous fiend, to steal the crown jewels. Also “Travelogue” “Leon Errol Comedy” “News” Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Matinee Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 15, 16th, 17th FRED MacMURRAY HELEN BRODERICK MADELEINE CARROLL 99 A humorous story of the Tropic Island of Bali. Also “Pictorial” and “Sport” Monday, July 15th, is the date set for the contribu- , 0 tion of the Motion Picture Industry to “Win the War”. For every two war savings stamps purchased from the Lyceum Theatre you will receive a FREE ticket for the show. This ticket is good only on the evening of July 15th. WHITECHURCH Over $100 was realized from the Red Cross Strawberry Festival held last Tuesday evening. The supper was given in tlie basement of the Presbyterian Church, with all the fam­ ilies of the community assisting, and the play "His Women Folks" was pre­ sented by the Benmiller W. A. in the Presbyterian Church Shed. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Naylor moved last week from their home on the 12th of W. Wawanosh to Lucknow. Mrs. Naylor, who has not been well for the past week, was taken to Wing­ ham Hospital on Saturday night where she has been improving. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coulter enter­ tained (neighbours and relatives last Thursday night in honour of their son Alec and his bride. All enjoyed the. social time. Miss Agnes Gillespie was at Wil­ ton Grove on Saturday attending the wedding of Miss Janet Elibabeth Scobie, youngest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Jas. Scobie, formerly of White­ church and Belgrave. Dr. and Mrs. Harold Robinson and children, of Walkerton, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. Mr. Jack Pollock, son of Rev. and Mrs. J. Pollock, enlisted in the Elgin Regiment. Miss Jean Welwood is visiting with friends at Orangeville and Bolton. Mrs. Jennie Simpson and daughters, Jean and Olive, of London, visited last week with her brother, Mr. Jno. McGee and other E. Wawanosh and Wingham relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John Falconer, Mrs. Elgin Welwoo’d and son, Richard, and Mrs. Arthur Cronin and son Jack, of as WILL YOU BE — The This SATURDAY NIGHT ■■ SV - - ■- ■ Caledon, visited last 'Monday at the home of the former’s son* Mr. Cecil Falconer and attended the McInnis - Falconer picnic at Teeswater. A large number of friends and rela­ tives attended the funeral of the late Robert^ Scott of E. Wawanosh, Sun­ day afternoon. Rev. W\ A, Beecroft, of Wingham United Church, his pas­ tor, had charge of the services. Mr. Scott had not had very good health for the past few years, and had been* confined to his bed for the past few months. This community extends | sympathy to the bereaved wife and I family. I Little Carl McClenaghan had his i leg operated on in The Sick Children's Hospital, Toronto, last Tuesday and has it in a cast. Melvin McClenaghan spent the week-end at his 1iome here, Mr, and Mrs, Russel Moore spent the week-end at Preston with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Hockley and little Marlene Caskinet, who has been visiting with them, returned home to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Caskinet of Preston. Mr. and Mrs. Fraser and Lois, Mr, and Mrs. Ad. MacDonald and Mar­ jorie spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, H. Pollock. . , , Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Steeie, of London, who had been attending his brother’s wedding in Toronto, spent the week-end at the home of his aunt, Mrs, Jas. Cornelius, also her niece, Mrs. Hyde, of London. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Goyeau, Mr. and Mrs. Aldin Purdon spent Sunday with Mr., and Mrs, Lester Falconer, of Culross.. ' ■ " ! ! * Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cox spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Manning, of Belgrave, Mr. Wilmer Taylor, of Hamilton and his mother, Mrs. Thos. Taylor, of E. Wawanosh, visited on Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Morrison, in Luck­ now, and with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Newman. Master Harvey Ross, of Lucknpw, is- spending his holidays with Ivan Laidlaw. < ’ . . Mrs. Jas. Straughan, of Goderich, has been visiting at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw. Among the teachers who left Mon­ day to attend the short course at Wes­ tern University, London, were: Miss Flora Coulter, Miss Olive Farrier, Mr. Carman Fafrier and tMr. Tom Wilson. Mrs. Walter Lott and Mrs. J. G. Gillespie spent Saturday with London friends. Mrs. Reuben Tiffin and Charlie, and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson spent Sunday at the home’ of her sister, Mrs. Russel Ritchie, on Sunday, Mrs. Wallace Conn spent the week­ end with her parents-,. Mr.- and Mrs. Earls Caslick, of Culross.. Mr. Nat Dunbar, of- Guelph,, spent a few days last week with his- friend, Mr. John Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jamieson,. Is­ abel arid Stewart, of Paramount,. also Mr. and Mrs- Robt. McInnis- a-ndi Mar­ jorie, of. Teeswater,,spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Tiffin. Mrs. Forsythe and Jerry, also- Mr, Hawk, of Toronto, visited recently with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. B-. Morrison and Mrs. Norma Taylor,, of. Wingham, spent Sunday there. Mr. and Mrs. John Richardson and. family, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Richardson, Dungannon. Mrs. Hardie Simpson and Mr. and. Mrs. Stewart Scott and. children, of Teeswater, spent Friday last with their parents, Mr. and. Mrs. Will Conn. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Leggatt, Colling­ wood, visited with old. friends in. this community on Sunday. He formerly loved on the 2nd con. of Kinloss. Mrs. Bert Boyd, of Paris, spent last week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Weaver, and. Dorothy stayed to spend her holidays with her grandparents. • HASELGROVE’S LONDON STYLE PIPE ’ -ir The pipe without an equal. 50c Omar Haselgrove’s L? Smoke Shpppe morial service held in Brandon Cem­ etery and a large crowd was present. Rev. A. M. Boyle and Rev, J. B. Townend had charge of the service- Rev. R, M. Weekes was unable to be present. The address was given by Rev. J. B,. Townend. The service of song was lead by,a united choir of the three local churches and appropriate solos were sung by Clifton Walsh and James McCrea, This service is held on the first Sunday in July each year under the leadership of the Women's Institute, Cemetery Board and the three local churches. kigC. Mr, Geddes Forsyth, of Regina, is visiting with his atmt, Mrs. Brandon and other friends Mrs, Fixter and daughter, Donna, Wingham', wefe-’visitors with Mr. Gftd Mrs. R^Yule on Sunday. Miss Eileen McCallum, of London, spent the week-end with her'parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. E. McCallum, Mrs. Jno. McGuire, who has spent some time with relatives at Blyth, has returned home. Orient Hose 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 Mrs, Wm. Dunbar, Ross and Ken­ neth, ate visiting with relatives at London. Mrs. R, C. McGowan, of Blyth, was 1 a visitor with Mrs. C, R. Coultes.1 The Sunday School of Ktiox Pres­ byterian Church enjoyed a picnic at the home of Mr, and Mrs. James J. Elliott, 4th Con. of Turnberry. Out­ door sports were enjoyed followed by Lunch. -------— ■ . t -I ■ . Young People Had Charge of W-M.S, Meeting The regular meeting of the W.M.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church Thurs­ day, was in charge of the young girls of the congregation. Eileen McKin­ ney read the Scripture lesson and Lois Elliott offered prayer. Jean Elliott read of missionary activities and also a paper prepared by Flora McTavish on the Life and Work of Dr. Goforth. Margaret Messer read .the Glad Tid­ ings prayer. Readings by Lois Elliott and a duet by Eileen McKinney and Margaret Messer were enjoyed. The August meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Peter S. McEwen, and will .be in charge of the Home Help­ ers’ Secretary. Miss Dorothy Aitken has been en­ gaged on the teaching staff of the St. Marys Public School. Mrs, M. L. Ait­ ken has been re-engaged to teach at Hollen. Week-end visitors at the home of Miss Duff and Mrs. Aitkin included; Mrs. Ross Douglas, Miss Olive Doug­ las, Miss Ruby Duff, Mrs. Ida Wilson;. Toronto, Mr. D, Street,. Hollen,. Mr.- and Mrs. Roger Oke, Wingham, Mrs. William Clark, Palmerston,, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shaw and other relatives'.. Mr. and Mrs. Rs F. Garniss,, Mac and Olive Scott accompanied by J. Wesley Beattie and daughters,. Ethel, and Florence, spent Sunday with. tMr; and Mrs. Neil B. McEachern,, at Mt, Forest. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Davidson were week-end visitors with Mr. and. Mrs, Gavin Davidson, at Oshawa. Mrs. Tom McCarron and-. Miss Mae Orr. Toronto, with the Sanderson family. Successful Red Cross Concert Society Grateful There was a splendid attendance the open air Concert and Dance put on by .the Belgrave Red Cross Society at the home of John McGill, two miles east of Belgrave. The concert pro­ gram was presented by the Happy Cousins2 of Elmira. The members of the .troupe were O. Weichel, H. L. Weichel, Harry Weichel, C. P. Rup- peV Norman Ruppel and Murray Rup- pel, two of .these being veteran.? 9f fhq Great War. C. R. Coultes, president of the Red Cross, introduced the con-1 cert company. The program consist* ed of patriotic choruses, quartette numbers, cornet solos, comic numbers, accordian solos, vocal imitations, xylo­ phone solos. The singing of the Na­ tional Anthem closed the concert. .An open air dance followed with the Gul­ ly Junipers supplying .the music. A booth on the grounds which sold pie, cake, sandwiches, hot dogs, coffee, cold drinks and ice cream, was well patronized. Three prizes were award­ ed during the evening, a mat, donated by Mrs. C. H. Wade, was won by Mrs. Robt. McCrea, a quilt donated by Mrs. E. Stapleton, won by Mrs. A. Rann, Brussels, a bag of flour, donat-. ed by C. H. Wade, won by Mrs. C. R. Coultes. The net proceeds amounted to over $120. The society wish to acknow­ ledge the donations of goods, and ser­ vices, 'such as pie, cake, sandwiches, coffee, sugar, buns, use of .trucks, lighting, loud speaker system, Mr. and Mrs. McGill for the use of their home, and grounds, furniture and your help. Your spontaneous response to the so­ ciety’s request for assistance has shown that almost all realize this is everybody’s war. Expect Record Crowd The record one-day attendance at the Canadian National Exhibition is 260,000 on Labor Day, 1928, That mark is expected to fall this year due largely to the tremendous increase in U. S. tourist travel in Ontario. Labor Daywill. be observed September 2nd. at ST, HELENS BELGRAVE Memorial Service Well Attended, The weather'was warm and’fair on Sunday afternoon for the annual me- WATCH REPAIRS Institute Meets July 16th The Legislation meeting of. the W. I., will be held on July 16th. at 2,30' p.m... at the home of Mrs. Albert Vin­ cent,. Convenors in charge are Mrs.. Albert Vincent and Mrs. O, G. And­ erson, Roll Call—One law I would, to have changed. Address, Mrs-. O. G. Anderson. Lunch''Com.: Mrs. R. J. Scott,. Mi's.. Art Scott, Mrs. J. E. Mc­ Callum.. All. the ladies of the com­ munity ar.e in-vited to attend. Guild. Held Meeting The Ladies’ Guild of Trinity Church met at the Rectory, Blyth, for the July meeting.. Mrs. Weekes, the pres­ ident,. was in charge of the meeting. During the afternoon the ladies at­ tended. the prayer service in the church. Born—In the Wingham General Hospital on Wednesday, J-uly 3rd, to Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Rice, St. Helens, a son—stillborn. Mr. Charles McQuillin is attending a Summer Course at the Western Uni­ versity, London. Mr. Tom Wilson i§ in attendance there also. Miss Laurine Miller, -nurse-in-train- rtfg at Hie’ Stratford General Hospital, is spending a' twouve'eks vacation at her home here. .. ; . ’; I “ x Pupils of the. Junior Room and younger children of the’ section -en­ joyed a picnic at the hofe of their tea­ cher, Miss Beatrice McQuillin, last Wednesday. The July meeting of the Women’s Institute was held in the Community Hall with the president, Mrs. Will Rutherford, in the chair. The roll call "A Joke I have heard or read” caus­ ed much merriment. It was decided to have an At Home in the near future and to have a sewing bee Thursday afternoon for the purpose of making more layettes for refugee work. It was also decided, to discontinue the sending of gifts to the sick for the present. Mrs. Durnin Phillips favored with a piano solo. Mrs. Pharis Math­ ers presented an interesting report of the District Annual meeting. Mrs. F. Oster, of Blyth, the District Presi­ dent, was the guest speaker. She chose as her subject "Flowers" and delighted the ladies with much inter­ esting and helpful information. “Cold Remedies” by Edgar Guest, was read by Mrs. Gordon iMcPherson. A pleas­ ant social hour was spent over the' tea cups with Mrs. Ed. McQuillin, Mrs. Pharis Mathers and Miss Mary Murray as hostesses. Quite a number of old friends and neighbors attended the funeral of the late Mr. Duncan McKenzie at Wing­ ham. on Friday- Mrs. R. J. Woods, Mrs-. Tyson and . son, Jack, are holidaying at' Sauble j B'each. i Mr. John McQuillin returned on * Sunday from the Wingham Hospital ? where- 'he was undergoing treatmentI for a few days. ’ Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Woods, Donna : Jean- and' Mrs. Helm were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Graham Me-. I WINGHAM BANK NITE STORES X^Will Give $29.00 In Cash Prizes This Week. $10.00 For First Prize $5.00 For Second Prize 10 Other Cash Prizes ■ X ______;-----— Get your lucky tickets at Wingham Bank Nite Stores. A Lucky ticket with every 25c you spend. For Satisfaction BLUEVALE MUST BE IN WINGHAM TO WIN The holder of the lucky tickets must claim prizes at time of draw, Town Hall, 9.30 i>.m. each Saturday, or from George Mason, Campaign Man­ ager, up to midnight day of draw. Numbers are posted at five places Ort Main Street. Any prize not collected will be added to the following week’s prize money.k ■ Johnston Family Re-Union . The annual Johnston Family Picnic was held in the Town Park, Goderich, Saturday afternoon with forty-five in attendance. During t'he afternoon all kinds Of outdoor sports were enjoyed. Mr. Richard Johnston was the oldest member present, and Patricia TJurn- bull, of Byron, was the youngest. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnston, of Hallibur­ ton, and Mr. and Mrs. George Pea­ cock, of Ottawa, were the only mem­ bers of the family Unable to be pre­ sent. The following officers were el­ ected for next year: Pres., Edward Johhston; Sec.-Treas., Jack Wick- Stead; Lunch Com.: Mrs. Sparling Johnston, Mrs. Bert Johnston and Miss Emma Johnston; Sports Cbm.: Cooper Nethery, Bill Peacock and Silas Johnston. Have your Watch or Clock re­ paired at William’s Jewellery Official C.N.R. Watch Inspector EYES EXAMINED— GLASSES FITTED— AT MODERATE PRICES. Entertained’ Other Groups’ The W. M. Si. of Belgrhve United Church entertained’ Bluevale, Brussels and Brick. Auxiliaries on Wednesday, June 26th, when'. Mrs. Leslie Wight­ man, the guest speaker and a dele­ gate to London1 Conference, gave a very inspiring report. Mrs. J. C. Proc­ tor read- the Scripture lesson, and Mrs. Townend' gave a reading. Vocal- solos were- given fry Miss Smith, of- Bluevale, and' Mrs. W. J. Proctor, of Brussels, and' a1 sextette by six girls, Misses Winnie Lane, Ruth Wheeler, Freda J.ordan,. Anna., Grasby and. Elaine Walsh, accompanied, by Velma Wheeler. The meeting closed with the benediction. Lunch, was served? and a social- hour spent., Mrs. Herbv Wheeler presided over the regular monthly W.M.S. meeting held at the home of Mrs. J. E. McCal­ lum on Wed., July 3rd, with a good attendance. After the usual business, Miss Edith Proctor read the Scripture lesson, and Mrs. N. Keating gave a vocal solo accompanied by Mrs. C. Wheeler. Mrs. Townend very ably presented the chapter in the study book, short prayers were given by Mrs. J. Wheeler, Mrs. R. Chamney and Mrs. H. Wheeler. Lunch was ser­ ved and a social hour spent Societies Held Picnics The monthly meeting of the Wo­ man’s Association of the United Church this week took the form of a picnic Ort the Church lawn, After a period of discussion oft some matters of business, all joined In playing gam­ es, running races, etc., followed by lunch* R. A. ReidR. 0.-• a •• *»• v, Eyesight Specialist Whigham Office At Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning, 9 to noon. Sun Time Apple Blossom Gorgeous Orient’s summer shades- are, real leaders. Try them with your light di esses. 'Slx- New light weight serv­ ice ** a fine looking hose with lung wearing qual­ ities ......... 75c Chiffons..........75c, 1.00 Crepe ....................1.15 Service..............75,1.00 Stretch Top..........1.15 Ask For Orients KING’S Nee at Nile. ’ With proceeds for patriotic purpos­ es, an At Home will be held in the Community Hall under 'the auspices of the Women’s Institute. Music will be provided by the Gulley Jumpers. Careful DEVELOPING PRINTING ENLARGING are featured at our store J. MASON & SON For Speedy Service PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY * iMiss Jean Henderson, London, is spending the holidays with Mr, and Mrs. Richard Procter. Miss Berna Yule is having her holi­ days with friends in London and Tor­ onto. Mr. and Mrs. ^Groves and children, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jordan, of Clinton, were visitors with Mt. and Mrs. Geo, Jordan on Sunday. Mr. John Stewart, of Grand Bend, spent Sunday at his home In the vit- MONARCH MIXED SWEET IPICKLES____23c 37-Oz. Jar | FOUR O’CLOCK BLACK TEA......69c lb. GRAPEFRUIT JUICE-----------50 oz. Tin 25c BLUE BOY COFFEE Special Value PICAKE SHORTENING HALLOW! DATES.....................2 lbs* 25c KELLOGG’S CORN FLAKES_ ___.... 3 Pkgs. 25c WHITE PAPER SERVIETTES 80’s, 2 pkgs. 25c Holder Free! PAPER TOWELS 39c lb. 2 lbs 25c BUTTERNUT PEANUT -BUTTER-------- -----2 lbs. 25c POST’S BRAN FLAKES___10c pkg. PARI-SANI WAX PAPER ... 25c 100-ft. roll 6 ROLLS 87c MAPLE LEAF ' . AYLMER GOLDENNO. 4 PEAS.....10c 16-oz. tin | CORN...................10c 16-oz. tin York All Pork SAUSAGE ..... Maple Leaf LUXURY LOAF .. York Good Quality BOLOGNA MIRACLE WHIP SALAD DRESSING.... . 49c 32-oz. jar CLOVER LEAF RED Cohoe SALMON 17c small tin » > » • « • « DAVIE’S EASY SPREAD CHEESE 17c ’A-lb. pkg. SUNNY SPAIN PLAIN OLIVES....... 29c 17«/2-oz. jar FRUITS AND VEGTABLES ALWAYS FRESH. 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