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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-08-15, Page 8Show Starts at 8.00 p.m. except Saturday, Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 7.45 and 9.45 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, August 15, 16th, 17th Also “Letters From Aidershot” and “News” BROADWAY IMEIODM9W wirt George MURPHY « Frank MORGAN ton HUNTER«Florence RICE • lynne CARVER : ynm Matinee Saturday Af­ ternoon at 2,30 p.m. Matinee Admissions Adults 20c, Children 10c. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, August 19, 20, 21 JOAN BENNETT ADOLPHE MENJOU In — “Housekeeper’s Daughter It’s a mixture of Murder and Mirth, a story of a gangster’s girl-friend and a fellow who wanted * to be a newspaperman* Also “MARCH OF TIME” and “Traveltalk” LIGHTERS & PIPES FRESH TOBACCOS And MAGAZINES — At — Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe 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 WHITECHURCH Mr. and Mrs. Roy McKee and Al- lister, Teeswater, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Aldin Purdon. Miss Margaret Proctor, Mrs. Jack Burchill, Turnberry, and Mr. and Mrs. Lance Grain and Orton, spent the week-end at Sarnia with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kennedy and Mr. and Mrs. J. A, Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Falconer and family and Mrs. Cecil Falconer and Angus spent Sunday at Caledon with Mr.„and Mrs. John Falconer and oth­ er relatives. The young people of both churches are meeting at the home of Mrs. J. G. Gillespie on Wednesday night for a weiner roast. ’ Mr. and Mrs. John Purdon and fam­ ily spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bolt, of Marnoch. Mr. Wm. Robinson and Mr. Thos. Robinson have had their homes wired for hydro recently. Mrs. Jas. Cornelius and Mr. and Mrs. Amos Cornelius visited with the former’s sister, Mrs. Gray, of Goder­ ich, and other relatives there, on Sun­ day. Miss Mabel Purdon has been under the doctor’s care during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan and Irwin motored to Glencoe Sun­ day. Miss Lorna, who had been holi­ daying here during the past week, ac­ companied them and returned to her work there. Jerry Morrison returned to Toron­ to on Monday with Mr. Arthur Moore. Mr. Wm. and Mr. Thos. Robinson received word last week of the death of their brother, Edward, on Friday, August 2nd, at his home at Vancouv­ er, Washington. I-Ie was in his 79th year, and besides his wife, he leaves a married son and daughter. One sis­ ter, Mrs, St, John and her daughter, ■ of Kansas City, attended the funeral. ; Four brothers, William and Thomas, of E. Wawanosh, James of Wingham., and Peter, of Detroit, also survive. Miss Eileen Moore, of Rockwood, spent last week at the home of her aunt, Mrs. John Purdon. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Love, Goderich, visited on Monday last at the home of her sister, Mrs. Amos Cornelius. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pollock spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Pollock, of Pine Riv­ er. About fifty attended the baby band and summer meeting of the mission banjl at the home of Mrs. Gillespie on Friday. A good program was given, with Miss Mildred Moore in charge. Mrs. Pollock had charge of the games on the lawn. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed by all. Rev. and Mrs. J. Pollock and her mother,, Mrs. Gilchrist, and Mrs. Harry Cooper and son Teddy of Brantford are holidaying at Bruce Beach. The young people of the Langside circuit had charge of the services there, and at Whitechurch and at Cal­ vin on Sunday last. Mr. Gordon Wall led the meeting and read the Scrip- had charge of the meditation period, Hardware Supplies turn lesson. Miss Murdeen Simpson and Ardyss Brown led in prayer, Mrs. Parrish Moffatt gave a talk on, Sow­ ing thy good seed. Next Sunday the Whitechurch young people will have charge of the services. Mrs, Ezra Welwood is expecting her sister, Mrs, Sam Hunter from Vancouver, B, C,, and her niece, Miss Margaret Stewart of Winnipeg, this week. She has not seen her sister for nineteen years, . A miscellaneous shower was .held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Craig on Thursday evening last, in honour of the newlyweds, Mr, and Mrs. Robert Hall of Wingham. Am­ ong the many beautiful gifts presented were a table lamp and an occasional chair given by the congregation of the Presbyterian church. Lunch was serv­ ed and the evening was spent in games and dancing. Mrs. Joe Marks and her niece Ruth Russel, who have been visiting at the home of Mr, and Mrs. J. G. Gillespie for the past two weeks, returned to London on Sunday with Jack Gilles­ pie and Cecil Furbur, who spent the day here. % Mr. James Emerson, who was taken to JVingham Hospital last Wednes­ day is showing some improvement lately.. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cox visited with his parents,, Mr. and Mrs. Cox of Goderich on Sunday. Miss Maxine Reed, who has been visiting with friends here for the past two weeks, returned home on Satur­ day with her brother, J. C. Reed. Mrs. Sam Hutchison, and Mr. and Mrs. Templeman and Shirley of Wingham visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn, Mr. Johnston Conn is laid up with a attack of rheu­ matic fever, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hogg of Thamesford, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Hutchison and Lloyd of Ingersol, also Mr. David Vogan and two sons of Molesworth were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Falconer on Sunday, and Miss Hamilton and Mr. Harry Vogan of St. Johns, New Brun­ swick, visited there on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Conn spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Caslick of Culross. Born—On Monday, August 12, in Kinloss, to Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Wad­ dell, a son. Mr. and Mrs. Arville Tiffin and sons, spent Sunday at the home of her brother, Mr. John McInnis of Langside, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R... Davidson of Hensall and her sister, Mrs. Stewart McBurney, left «n Tuesday morning to see the quints at Calendar. Jean and Evelyn Lever spetn last week with their aunt, Mrs. Davidson at Hensall. Mrs. W. R. Farrier and Winnifred- are spending 'this week at a cottage at the lake at Kingsbridge. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patterson, vis­ ited on Sunday with Miss Mabel and Bert Reid of Ashfield. Mrs. Gordon Elliott and two daug­ hters, spent last week with her sistei, Mrs. Robt. Galbraith and her mother, Mrs. Mkchell, at Mrs. Galbraith’s cot­ tage at Kincardine. ' Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Anderson and children from Kenmore, N. Y., are spending two weeks at the home of her mother, Mrs. Jas. MacGregor, and Miss Eileen Henderson of Lucknow, spent a few days last week there* also. Mrs. J. F. McLean and her daugh­ ter, Mrs. W. A. Gibson and Donald and Shirley of Niagara _ Falls, are spending the week-end with Mrs.. Sv H. Cross at Bruce Beach. The regular meeting of the Young' Womens Auxiliary ’ of the Presbyter­ ian Church met on1 Monday evening, at the home of Miss Velma Scott with: Mrs. Johnston Conn, in charge. Miss Merle Wilson read the Scripture les­ son, and Catharine Mowbray gave the talk for the meditation, period, and Miss Scott led' inprayer; Mrs, Conn had charge of the topic,. Women of Great Britain and Christianity. Jean; Welwood told, the story of the life of Fanny Crosby, and. Miss Grace Richardson and Mrs. Wallace Conn each gave a missionary reading,. Ruby Conn sang, Jesus keep- me near the- Cross, and the meeting was- closed with prayer, arrangements. My method, of keeping well, was the Roll Call, Avoid over eating of fresh vegetables; sanitation; plain food, pro­ perly cooked; eight hours sleep* with fresh air; were some of the answers, Mrs. Aitken spoke on the motto “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” She mentioned the.value of the school nurse in noting defects in children before they are fully develop­ ed, and she advised a checking in ' speech, so as not io injure ‘any one. Mrs, Gallaher read a'good pa£er '“'The Tragedy of Ignorance," She mention­ ed the importance of the T.B. test in cattle^ and the necessary care of milk. The menace of the house fly as a germ carrier, and how limited diet in Germany resulted in men being physi­ cally unfit. Miss Jean Thomson gave a humorous reading on “Worry.” Miss Scott gave a report of the re­ cent Red Cross Executive meeting aft' Wingham. A picnic lunch was served at the close of .the meeting and ’all enjoyed a social time. Rev. W. A. Williams, of Valetta, preached at Knox Presbyterian Church and at Eadies’ on Sunday. He spoke on the command “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and the prom­ ise Jrhat all these things will be added. Next Sunday there will be no regular church service or Sunday School. The Y.P.U, of the United Church had charge of the service on Sunday morning. Mr. Robt. Shaw gave the address. There will be no service*next Sunday. While Mrs. Lillow was in the gar­ den one day recently she fell and frac­ tured a small bone in her ankle.' Mrs. Thos. ‘Coultes, who spent the winter with her daughter, Mabie, in Toronto, has returned to heixhome here. Mrs. George Donaldson, Miss San­ derson and Wm. Thomson, have re-j turned to Toronto, after spending sev­ eral weeks at the Sanderson home here. Mrs. Fagan, Douglas and Mary, of Kingsville, are visiting with Mrs. Alex. Moffatt. ' Mr, and Mrs. Young and two child­ ren, Toronto, are enjoying a holiday at the home'of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Higgins. Miss Catherine Sanderson, London, with Mr. and Mrs. Burns Moffatt. Miss Mae Davidson, Wroxeter, with Mr.’ and Mrs. W. S. Davidson. Mr. and Mrs. William Purdon, of Donnybrook spent Sunday with iMiss Dorothy Aitk'en. BELGRAVE The regular meeting of the Wom­ en’s Institute will be held on August 20th, at 2.30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Jos. Yuill. Convenors are Miss Helen Yuill and Miss Mae Frisby. Roll Call —A New Idea in Serving or Baking—' a penny for failing to respond. We hope each convenor of standing com­ mittee will be prepared with a short report on their work. Current events, by Miss M. Yuill. Address by Miss Beryl Cunningham. Music selected. Lunch Com.: the girls of the short course. All the ladies of the commun­ ity are invited to attend. Will the members please remember 'to bring their donation of flannelette in aid of the Red Cross work. Mrs. L. Hodder, London, is a guest of Mrs. J. A. Brandon. * The services in , Knox United WATCH HEB REPAIRS For Satisfaction Have your Watch or Clock re­ paired at William’s Jewellery Official C.N.R. Watch Inspector Commencing Thursday, Aug. 15 th Having purchased the Hanna’s Ladies Wear Store and in order to reduce the stock we are offering a I On all DRESSES, COATS, TAILORED SUITS, HATS, SKIRTS and BLOUSES COATS , DRESSES SKIRTS BLOUSES HATS . • . •12.95 to 35.00 0 ‘ * 0 ♦ Pullovers and Cardigans 3.95 to 19.50 2.95 to 5.95 1.95 to 3.50 1.95 to 6.50 1.95 to 3.50 Get your broken windows glazed now while prices are not sky high. If you have to replace your Lamp Bulbs, we have a complete line of Mazda Lamps for longer life and economy. That new Everhot Electric Oven has proven to be the most satisfactory cooking unit made. It will play to have a demonstration. Come in and see at your leisure. /i Remember, you have but & month or two to get that paint job finished* Consult Martin-Senour Paint - Glass, Electric and Shelf Coal and Coke and Heavy Hardware BLUEVALE The monthly meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute was held on Thursday afternoon in the form of a picnic on the lawn at the home of Miss Duff and Mrs. Aitken* Twelve members, ten visitors and five children were present The president, Miss Jean El­ liott, presided. During the business period the sum of three dollars was voted ot the cemetery board to help finance having the grass cut. Thein was no local leader appointed for the district “Glove-Making” project. Miss Jean Elliott was named a delegate to the Convention at Guelph, on. Sept, 10 - 11, with Miss Donna Smith as alternate. It was also decided to have a social function in the near future. Miss Dorothy Aitken, Miss Louie Pat­ ton and Miss Donna Smith, were, a committee named io make definite WM ■ ILx/a l SPECIAL SALE OF HOSE Regular 79c and 89c for • • • • * Colborne Ladies Shop Formerly Hanna’s Ladies’ Shop Ka Church and Brick Church were in charge of the Excelsior Girls’ Class of Knox United Church, Belgrave. Several members of the class took part in the services under the leader­ ship of Mabel Coultes, the president. The address was given by Anna Gras- by. The class formed the choir and sang two anthems. ReV. J. B. Townend, pastor of the church, will have charge of the ser­ vices next Sunday. Mrs. R. P. Fisher and Shirley, of Stratford, were visitors with Mrs.- C. R’. C'oul'tesv. JAMESTOWN BELMORE service m the United Church Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ruttan and family spent Sunday at Port Elgin. Miss Ruth Cutt, Goderich, is holi­ daying at the home of Mrs. W. Holt. Mildred Jacklin is visiting with Ruth McKercher for a few days. Mr. Clarence Grainger has returned home from Kingston where he has been attending Summer School for the past six weeks. Born'—To Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Mac­ Donald (nee Evelyn Holt) the gift of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mayberry, Lis- towel, visited at the home of her fa­ ther, Mr. Richard Jacklin, Sr., and MacDonald Block Mr., and Mrs. Harold Jacklin last week-end. Vernon Snell of the R.A.F., St. Thomas-,, was home over Sunday. Mary Jacklin is spending her holi­ days with her aunt, Mrs. Ward Gray. Don’t forget the Social Evening at Victoria Hall on Friday, August 16th. Everybody welcome. Ladies please bring lunch. This is in aid of our Can­ adian soldiers- overseas and the war refugees. Be patriotic. The wili? be t&ken Sunday by Rev.. Raynor of Rothsay*. After a lingering illness o£ some years; Mr. Andrew Scott passed away Saturday morning, at the age of 72 yearsu The funeral,. Monday, was held from McIntosh Church, conducted by his former- pastor, Rev. Raynor, of Rothsay. Mr. Baiers, with the help: of his neighbors, has made extensive im­ provements. on his. lawn. It is now lighted, with hydro. Come and. enjoy a game of horse-shoes with your friends. Mrs. George Mund'ell ’and' Nancy ar.e- holidaying at their cottage at the lake. Mr; Irwin Z'intt visited his brother, Elmer, Sunday., Mrs. Mtdvey and Mrs. Joseph Hall visited with M. Jeffray Saturday af- ternoork Intuitive The absent-minded professor who sent his wife to the bank and kissed his money good-bye wasn’t so far off at that. PROMPT DELIVERYPHONE 161 / i, 14-CUT RUBBER RINGS ..... 5c Doz. FOR JAMS AND JELLIES CERTO ................... 25c Bottle HEAVY ZINC RINGS MEMBA SEALS .......... 27c Doz. .... . 10c Pkg. Garden Path Choice Quality UNGRADED PEAS 16 oz. tin 10c EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED- AT MODERATE PRICES. R. A. Reid R. 0. Eyesight Specialist Winghant Office At Williams* Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 tb noon. MORRIS Mr, and .Mrs. Robt McLean and sons are-spending part of their holi- days with her' parents, Mr.‘and Mrs. Joseph Sellers, 2nd line. Miss Mossie Milligan, Toronto, is spending her holidays at het horde on the first line, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Nethery and daughter visited on Sunday with her -parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johns­ ton. Mr. Ward Gray has bought the Hodder far.nl oh the 2nd line. Miss Janet Robertson, of Brussels, spent the week-end with her mother and brother, Rev. and Mrs. Tavener are spend­ ing their holidays at their cottage at Mimlco, Mr. Robt. Shaw preached on Sun­ day at Ebeneaer and Blupvate United Church. AYLMER TOMATO JUICE ...............11c 26-02. Tin . MIRACLE WHIP SAND­ WICH SPREAD 19c 8-oz, Jar I MIRACLE WHIP SALAD DRESSING ......... 49c 32-oz. Jar CLOVER LEAF RED 1 COHOE SALMON 31c tall Tin Tip Top Choice Quality GOLDEN BANTAM CORN 20 oz. tin 10c PALMOLIVE TOILET SOAP ... 4 Cakes 23c GIANT SIZE4 SUPERSUDS 35c Pose maple leaf PURE LARD ...10C Lb. 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