HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-10-31, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, October 31, 1940
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Show Starts at 8,00 p.m. except Saturday.
Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 7.45 and 9.45 p.m.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, October 31, Nov. 1, 2
DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS JR.
MADELEINE CARROLL LYNNE OVERMAN
“Safari”
Love, Adventure and Thrills in the heart of the
jungle.
Also “MARCH OF TIME” and “News”
Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, November 4, 5, 6
ROBERT YOUNG HELEN GILBERT
“Florian”
An historical melodrama concerning a Duchess, a
commoner and a horse.
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“CRIME DOES NOT PAY” and “Traveltalk”
WHITECHURCH
Miss McKenzie, R.N., of Lucknow,
lias been in attendance on Mr. Joe
.Murray, who has been laid pu for the
past ‘two weeks with a severe attack
■of pneumonia and a heart condition.
He has been improving the past few
days.
The flu has been paying its fall vis
its around this community and among
■those who have been very ill with it,
are Mrs. Jas. Moffatt, Mrs. R. J. Ross,
Mrs. T. H. Moore, Eileen and Faye
'McClenaghan, and Mr. Warren Sand
burn is very ill with pneumonia.
Mr. Irwin McClenaghan, with other
friends, called on the boys at camp at
WATCH
REPAIRS
For Satisfaction
Ha-ve your Watch or Clock re
paired at
William’s Jewellery
Official C.N.R. Watch Inspector
Kitchener on Sunday and reports that
all are hale and hearty and liking the
training immensely. Mr. Melvin Mc-
Clenaghan has been promoted to the
rank of lance-corporal.
The local branch of the Red Cross
Society are holding a social in the In
stitute Hall this Wednesday evening,
when a short program and the financ
ial statement of the society will be
given. All are invited to attend.' The
lucky draw will, also be taken at this
meeting for the pillows and quilt that
have been donated to the society.
Mrs. Andrew Fox left on Saturday
to spend the winter with her daugh
ter, Mrs. Roy Patten, of Lucan, and
Miss Lettie left to take a position in
Hamilton.
The Y.P.U. of the United Church
are invited to attend a Hallowe’en soc
ial at the United Church at St. Helens
on Thursday evening.
Mr. Bob Scott, of the 12th Con. of
E. Wawanosh, underwent an emerg
ency operation in Wingham Hospital
on Friday for acute appendicitis. He
is improving nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, of Kin
cardine, spent Sunday with Mr. ancl
Mrs. J. H. Pollock.
Miss Olive Farrier, Toronto, spent
the week-end with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. R. Farrier.
Mr. and Mrs Amos Cornelius spent-
Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Hueston, of Goderich. Mrs. Hueston
had spent the past two weeks in the
hospital there, following an operation.
Mr. and Mrs. Russel Gaunt and
baby, Janet, Mr. Jas. Currie, and Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Lott visited on Sun
day at the home of Mr. jhvLMr?. Carl
Lott, of Ayton.
The Regional- Leadership Training
School held its first .meeting at Wrox-
eter on Tuesday-night with the Y.P.U.
of the United Church here in charge
of the worship period. Mr. Clarence
McClenaghan is Dean of this school,
which meets next week Here at White
church, Two courses of study are’be-
ing taken up. Rev.. W. A. Beecroft, of
Wingham, has the group studying
“The Message of Jesus for Life To-
Day” and Rev. Mr. Townend, of Bel
grave, the class in “Growing Life, or
Knowing Your Pupils.”
Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie, Mrs,
i J. C-. Gillespie and Miss Agnes, spent
Friday with ,N£r. and Mrs. Frank Gil
lespie, of Goderich.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson and
Ernest spent Sunday at the home of
their daughter, Mrs. John Kilpatrick,
Lucknow.
Miss Jean Welwood was in charge
of the meeting of the Young People
of the Presbyterian Church on Mon
day night. This was the Hallowe’en
meeting and the S.Sr.room was suit
ably decorated for the occasion. Miss
Mary Caution read the Scripture les
son, and Miss Catharine Mowbray led
in prayer. The meditation period was
in charge of Mrs, Johnston Conn, who
spoke on the work of Dr. Margaret
Strang Savage, in Peace ' River Dis
trict. Miss Hazel McBurney gave an
interesting talk on the topic, Friends.
Tom Wilson and Velma Scott then
called sides for a quizz contest which
was much enjoyed by all, with Tom
Wilson’s side winning. Apples and
homemade candy were enjoyed for the
Hallowe’en lunch and the National
Anthem brought the meeting to a
'close.
Mrs. Lance Grain spent the week
end at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Wilfred McKagye, of Turnberry.
Miss Grace Richardson visited with
Walkerton friends one day last week.
Mrs. Wallace Conn spent the week
end at the home of her grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hill, and Mrs.
Hardie Simpson, of Teeswater, spent
the'week-end with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Will Conn.
Miss Merle Wilson spent a few days
week at the home of her uncle,
Walter Ferguson, of Culross.
this
Mr.
BELGRAVE
Rev. Beecroft Addressed Institute
A very interesting meeting of the
Belgrave Women’s Institute was held
at the home of Mrs. R. Yule, Bel
grave, last week, with a splendid at
tendance. Mrs. N. Keating conduct-'
ed the meeting. This meeting was in
charge of’ Mrs. W. Armstrong and
Mrs. E. Wightman, convenors of the
Peace program.
Two more quilts were reported
completed for the Red Cross. Anoth
er was reported ready to' be quilted.
It was decided not to s'end a delegate
to the Area Convention in London.
The cans for use in making jam for
the Red Cross have been received and
are available to any woman who wish
es to fill one. Most of the series of
Galloping Teas were reported com
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COATS
To the woman who
wants a good black coat,
we offer an unusually
big selection of blacks —
plain cloths, diagonal
weaves, boucles. For
choice of trimming there
is Squirrel, Mink, Cross
Fox, Wolf, Silver Fox,
Persian Lamb.,.
All these coats are
beautifully made, - and
chamois lined for extra
warmth. i
23.50 to 69.50
Trefousse Kid Gloves
are the finishing touch
to any costume. We still
have a limited number
of the famous French
glove.
Natural.
Brown,Black,
$3.00 pair
KING’S
pleted. Several convenors of various
committees gave suggestions along
the different lines of work. The
school First Aid Kits were reported
replenished. The roll call was fairly
well responded to with “Peace
Thoughts.” A very inspiring paper
was given by Mrs. Jesse Wheeler.
Mrs. E. Wightman gave a very inter
esting -paper on Current Events. A
piano selection by Elaine Walsh was
also enjoyed.
Rev. W. A. Beecroft,
United Church, gave a
dress on “Peace”. He
fact that peace must be
the minds and hearts of
The meeting was closed with the
singing of -the National Anthem, after
which lunch was served by the host
ess, assisted by Mrs. E. Wightman,
Mrs. W. Armstrong and Mrs, J. C.
Procter.
of Wingham
splendid ad-
stressed. the
developed in
all.
Miss Anna Reid of Varna was a
week-end visitor with. Mrs. C. R.
Coultes.
(Stanley Darling, met with an accident,
<a bag of grain falling on her, break
ing the ankle bone. She was taken to
the Whigham General Hospital.
Fowl Supper Well Attended •
The fowl supper served in the
school room of the United Church on
Friday evening drew a good crowd.
After the supper, Rev. C, Tavener act
ed as chairman and introduced the ar
tists of the evening. Piano selections
were played by Mr. Lloyd Wettlaufer
of Blyth, .Vocal numbers were con
tributed -by a mixed quartet from
Lucknow. Their selections consisted
of sacred and patriotic and two hum
orous numbers in costume. Mrs, W.
VanWyclc, of Wingham, gave read
ings, including a Scptch reading from
the Pen of Ian McLaren, a selection
by Rduyard Kipling and three of Ed
gar Guest’s poems. The program was
greatly enjoyed throughout.
J. W. Wettlaufer, who recently dis
posed of his stock of general merch
andise to Mr. George Love, is busy
taking stock. Mr. Wettlaufer is un
decided yet where he will locate.
Mr. and Mrs. William N. Robret-
son and Jean, of Bluevale, spent Sun
day with their son. Lloyd, who is
training in Woodstock.
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Sharpe, of Crys
tal. City, Manitoba, spent the past
week with Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Smillie.
Mrs. Robert Thomas accompanied
by her sister, Mrs. Fisher and Mrs.
Ida Wilson, of Toronto, spent the
week-end with1 Mrs. Ina Lockhart and
Miss Agnes Thomas.
Tommy Stevens, Instructor at Mal-
ton-. Airport, Toronto, called on
friends here during the week-end. Mr.
Stevens spent his vacation here for
several summers at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Roger Oke.
Miss Isabel McKinnon, Kitchener,
visited her parents this week. She was
accompanied by her friend, Mrs. Pat
terson, and her son, Dick.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wykoff, of New
.Carlisle, Ind.,'U.S.A., are visiting Mrs.
Wykoff’s sister, Mrs. Fowler, and
Rev. F. G. Fowler, at the Presbyter
ian Manse.
Mrs. William Elston is spending
this week in Toronto with Mrs. R. D.
Thomas.
Dr. Arthur Shaw, Mrs. Shaw and
daughter, of Toronto, visited with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shaw.
Rev. F. G. Fowler preached anni
versary services at Molesworth Pres
byterian Church last Sunday evening.
Rev. Mr. McLeary, Secretary for the
Upper Canada Bible Society will pre
sent the work of the organization at
the Presbyterian Church on Sunday
morning.
MORRIS
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bosnian spent
last week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Jno.
Bosman at Dutton.
Mrs. Sarah McGuire, of Wingham,
spent and few days with Mr. and Mrs.Y.P.S. Attended Whigham' Meeting
In place of the regular meeting, the Harry Bosman and other friends.
Young People’s Society of the United
Church met on Wednesday night and
then; proceeded as a group to Wing
ham to attend a-meeting addressed
by Dr. R. B. McClure, famous mis
sionary doctor of China. They were
privileged to listen to one of the most
dynamic missionary figures and
speakers living today and were amply
repaid for their trip.
Tow are ass^re^ jperSect Sit and satisSaetima when you
Colborae Styled Right Coat or Dress
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Coats $18.95
Sweaters
Dresses
Hosiery
Misses* Dresses
Fractured Bone In'Ankle
While some children were playing
at the barn on. Black Bros.’ farm at
the edge- of the village, Mary, the 8-
year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
BLUEVALE
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R. A. Reid R. 0.
Eyesight Specialist
Wingham Office
At Williams* Jewelry Store
Every Wednesday Monda*
9 to noon.
Special at $18.95. All Wool English
Cloths, warmly interlined with squir
rel or Jap mink trim. Also coats for
the larger woman, from $19.50 to
$45.00. Sizes 16% to 24%, in the best
Fall colours.
A new shipment of half-size dresses in
the better quality, exclusive styles and
attractive shades.
$11.95 to $18.95
New styles and colors in dresses from
size 13 to 20 in Soldier Blue, Rose
Beige, Brown, Vintage, Bordeau and
Rust*
Prices $6*95 to $19*95
iI 1 Work Clothes
V.
Sturdy, warm clothing for men who work
outdoors.. Registered brands guarantee you extra
long service, and real value for your money.
■Haugh’s “Big 88” Overalls - navy, black........2.25
Bell Workshirts - - full cut sizes to allow freedom
of action. Super weight Doeskin..........1,59
other qualities....................... 1.00, 1.25, 1.39 -
Penman’s All Wool Work Socks.................49c, 75c
Wool and Cotton Socks......................... 33c
Stanfield’s “Blue Label” Shirts and Drawers
(All Wool)................. 2.95 ea.
Turnbull’s Combinations - double front and
back.................................................... 3.50
Turnbull’s Shirts and Drawers....................2.00 ea.
Fleece Lined Combinations..................................1.59
Fleece Lined Shirts and Drawers................. 89c
Horse-Hide Coats - - lined throughout, large
size Beaver collars............................... 13.95
Wood’s “Stylewear” Windbreakers - - heavy •
all wool Meltons.....................................5.50
Other Styles.....................................4.95, 5.95
- KING’S -
ora Saturday for a visit.
Mr, Joe Horton has his family com
fortably settled in Mabel Baker’s
house.
Mrs. Robt. Nichol' is ill at the home
of Mr. Russell Nichol..
Mr. and Mrs. Fleming Ballagh
spent Sunday evening with Mary and
Hannah Stokes. Mrs. Darling and
Hannah Etofces visited Thursday af-
ternoon with M. Jeff<ay. ’ ||
Miss Morrison, of Toronto, Betty
and Lillian Darling, were visitors Sat
urday at the Zinn home.
Mrs. Norman Newans, Peter and
Mrs. Wm. Curie are holidaying in To
ronto. Mr. Curie, in going into the
cellar Sunday, had a fall, cutting a
gash in his head which required a few
stitches to close.
Smart designs and colours. These are
a real bargain at
$1.59
Cosy warm brush wool in thatee-tone
effects, and the all wool blouse sweat
er, long sleeve and high buttom neck.
$1.98 to $3.50
Ask for Gofham Gold Stripe, the hose
of quality*
79c to $1.15
Silk and Wool Hose in two shades.
Gunmetal and Rose Beige,
$1.00 Pr*
All wool Under Hose 59c or
LIGHTERS & PIPES
FRESH TOBACCOS
And MAGAZINES
— At —
Omar Haselgrove’s
Smoke Shoppe
EYES EXAMINED
GLASSES FITTED.
AT MODERATE
PRICES. .
1 Mr. and Mrs.. George Thornton vis
ited on Sunday afternoon with Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Wickstead, 3rd line.
Wedding bells will soon be ringing
‘on the 2nd line.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Mathers and
daughters and Mr. George Mathers,
visited' l'ast Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Will' Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. James
Peacock,-and at the home of Mr. Hen
ry Mathers.
: Mr. and Mrs. Wicks, of Detroit, vis
ited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A.
McEwen, 1st line.
Don’t forget Ebenezer Church
(Browntown) Xmas Tree Friday ev
ening, Dec. 20th.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Harris and
two sons, of Drayton, spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Johnston and
family, 1st line.
MORRIS COUNCIL
held in the Town-Council meeting
ship Hall, Morris, Monday, October
21st, 1940.
Members were
Reeve presiding. The minutes of the
last meeting were read and accepted.
Council decided to make the usual
grant of $25,00 to the North Huron
Plowmen’s Association.
Accounts paid: County of Huron
Hospital account, Township’s share,
$7.00; Dominion Road Machinery Co.,
repairs, $21.69; Plowmen’s Association
$25.00; Selecting Jurors, Frank Dun
can, James Peacock. A. MacEweh,
each $4.00; Howard Smith; cemenjt,
65c, catch basin, $1.00.
November meeting, Nov. 18th, at
the Hall.
all present, »'the
A. MacEwen, Clerk.
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BELMORE
We extend our sympathy to Rev.
W. J, Raynerf of Rothsay, in the
death of his father.
The missionary meeting of the Un
ited Church was held Wednesday af
ternoon at the home of JM, Jefftay.
A Tittle girl has come to the home
of Mr* and Mrs. Alvin Fitch.
Mr. and Mrs. Badger, sister of Mr.
James Austin/ motored up from Aur-
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