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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-12-19, Page 8TAGS EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thurs., December 19th, 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, December 19, 2Q, 21 WILLIAM BOYD RUSSELL HAYDEN In “SANTE FE MARSHALL” Hopalong Cassidy rides again in a thrilling western picture, Also “Popeye Cartoon” “Popular Science” “Pictorial” “News” Saturday afternoon at 2.30 The Lyceum Theatre is pleased to present a FREE MATINEE for the CHILDREN. .J___I______I___|._ I II. - II I I n-iri --------------------- .............................. -........ — ................. .. ......... Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 24th, 25th BILLY LEE CORDELL HICKMAN •« In 8 “THE BISCUIT EATER” |f This is the picturization of a popular Saturday Ev~ Sd ening Post story by James Street. It is a story fill- W ed with human interest, laughter and tears. It deals H with the love of two boys for their dog, and their final triumph when the dog wins a coveted prize. & Also “Action On Ice” “Cartoon” and S “Canada Carries Oh” S Matinee Wed. Afternoon (Dec. 25th) at 2.30 p.m. S Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. S Christmas Night (Dec. 25th) there will be Two Shows. berry, spent Saturday with his par* ents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Sandburn. Mrs, Sandburn has been very ill dur­ ing the past week and Nurse Terriff is in attendance here. Mr. MacNeil, who is with a division at Woodstock, spent last week-end with his wife and family here, The W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church held their annual meeting last Thursday with the president, Mrs, J. Pollock, in charge. The Scripture les­ son was read by Mrs. Albert Patter­ son and Mrs, Ezra Welwood led in prayer. Mrs. Patterson was appointed to take charge of the election of of­ ficers, with Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw as Sec­ retary, and the following officers were duly elected; President, Miss Merle Wilson; 1st Vice, Mrs. J. Pollock; 2nd Vice, Mrs. Robt. Ross; .Sec,, Mrs. R. Mowbray; Assist, Sec,, Mrs. Wel- wood; Treas., Mrs. Laidlaw; Glad Tid­ ings Sec., Mrs. Patterson;' Welcome and Welfare Com., Mrs. R. J. Ross; Home Helpers. Mrs. Robt. Ross and Mrs. A. Aitcheson, The meeting was closed with prayer by the President. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held on Tuesday last with the President, Mrs. Lance Grain, in charge. After the op­ ening exercises, all joined in singing Christmas Carols. The motto “God gave us memories that we might have flowers in December” was taken by Mrs. V. Emerson, who gave a very in­ teresting talk on what memories mean to the hyman family, Miss Agnes Gil- COMPLETE Radio Service —— at PETERSON’S All parts and Service guaranteed 90 days. Phone 157 Wingham Hunter, teacher in -S, S. Nd. Wawanosh, is holding a con- the school house this Friday liespie played a piano solo. Mrs, Ezra Scholtz gave a talk on “The Value of Giying” stressing the benefit accrued by the giver as well as those who re­ ceive the gift. Miss Genevieve Watt told a very interesting story on “Why the Chimes Rang.” Mrs. Lott contrib­ uted a prize for the best piece of fruit cake, and the prize was won by Mrs, Ezra Scholtz. The meeting.was closed by singing the National Anthem, The Sunday School of the Presby­ terian Church held their concert in the Church on Tuesday evening and had a very interesting program, and the Sunday School of the United Church held their concert on Friday evening, and after both these pro­ grams Santa came and distributed the gifts on the tree among the ppuils. At the United Church, Lois Falconer won the prize for attending the greatest number of Sundays, and the Sunday School wish to contribute $5.00 through the white gift fund for food for the British refugees in t’he bombed areas. Miss 14, W. cert in evening, and a splendid program is promised, and Miss Myrtle Yuill, tea­ cher in S.S, No. 9, Kinloss, and Mr, J. PI. Pollock, teacher in S. S. No, 10, Kinloss, will hold their concert in the Institute Hall here on Friday evening. Mr. Harry Godkin has been under the doctor’s care during the past week with Nurse McKenzie, of' Lucknow, in attndance over the week-end, Born—On Monday, Dec. 16th, in E. Wawanosh, to Mr. and Mrs, John Purdon, a son—stillborn. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw and El­ roy and Misses Louise Martin and Eleta Hunter visited with Mrs, Ken­ neth Laidlaw and other Whitechurch boys’ at the Woodstock Training Camp on Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs, Wallace Conn, Kin­ loss, also Miss Erma Caslick, Wing­ ham, visited on Sunday at the home of their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Earl Caslick, of Culioss. BELGRAVE Christmas tw ij I5< iU With less than a week to get ready for Christ­ mas, waste ing gifts. you’ll want " to no time in choos- your remaining It’s easy to finish off at King’s. There are of gift suggestions for everyone ■—giftsloads which will instantly appeal to you and will win appreciation from those who receive them — gifts of fine appearance but also of practical use. So, whether your wants are large or small you’ll satisfy them without effort The December meeting of the Bel­ grave Farmers’ Club was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Proc­ ter, 3rd line Morris, on Wednesday evening. .Jas. Michie, president, con­ ducted the meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting were adopted. Reports of the annual convention .held in Toronto, were given by Earle An­ derson who substituted by giving Mrs. Anderson’s report, Harold Vincent, Carl Procter and Mrs. R. H. Procter. The reports were well given and showed the work being carried on. C. R. Coultes, .district delegate, gave a report of the Shareholders’ meeting, some on the Federation of Agricul­ ture. It was decided to protest the proposed closing, of the C.N.R. line through Belgrave. It was also decid­ ed to send two delegates to the con­ ference to be held at the O.A.C. ’the end of the month and Robert Grasby and Ronald Coultes were appointed. . As this was the annual meeting the‘ election ■ of officers for the coming year was held with Cecil Wheeler conducting, the election which result­ ed as follows: President, Martin Gras­ by; Vice Pres., Lyle Hopper; Sec.- Treas., C. R. Coultes re-elected; Aud­ itors, Harold Procter and Joe Yuill; Directors, James Michie, R. J. Scott, Albert Vincent, J. S. Procter and Ce­ cil Wheeler; Program Committee, Mrs. Carl Procter, Mrs. J. M. Coultes, R. H. Coultes, R. H. Procter, George Michie. The invitation of Mrs. Cecil Wheeler to hold ary meeting at their home day, Jan. 7th, was accepted. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Procter for their hospitality. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed. The Ladies’ Guild of Trinity Church met at the home of Mrs. R. McCrae, on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Weekes, the president, was in charge of the meeting. Remember the Knox United Church Christmas Tree on Dec. 23rd. See ad­ vertisement. Mrs. John McGill was a week-end visitors with relatives in Toronto. KING’S OPEN EVENINGS r. The Gifts that are appealing and useful | HANDKERCHIEFS SPORTS JACKET the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Davidson. Mr. Meldrum Sandburn, of Turn WHITECHURCH The “Store of Christmas Cheer” is bulging with Christmas jewelry values galore. Beautiful gifts at every price — the kind of Christmas presents you || like to give and others love to get I es you cam afford to be generous. At our low pric- M i It’s Footwear I Mr. James Weir, of London, spent PT*12 TIPS FOR MADAM OR MADAMOISELLE | Lady’s natural gold color wrist watch, smart cushion; square, ob- long and round shapes .. I.......... $7.50 to $33.75 Lady’s exquisitely small yellow ifc gold color wrist watch with 15 jewel Swiss precision movement ......................................... $17.50 ®Mr. and the Janu- on Tues- tn rd GLOVES For beauty, style and col­ our, in pig-tex, washable cape, Picarry French kid, wool lined cape skin, fur trimmed. Prices $1.95 to $5.50 pr. 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Wonder­ ful selection z..... $1.00 to $14.75 Bulova and Westfield Watches, Community and Rogers Plate, Bluebird Diamonds, Silverware, Cnina, Glass, Leather Goods, Clocks, Electrical Appliances, Book Ends. All in all a Wonderful Selection of Gifts. [William’s Jewelry Store t” JI LUCKNOW WANT OUR JUNIOR PLAYERS The Lucknow juniors, in an effort to strengthen their team, would like to procure the services of Jim Hamil­ ton. George Johnson and Dan-ell Biggs. They would use these lads as a line. These boys played with the intermediates against Listowel recent­ ly and gave a good account of them­ selves and the fans would be very sor­ ry to see them lost to the local club. The Lucknow intermediates will be strengthened by the addition of some Kincardine players. Kincardine fcan- not play this season as their rink col­ lapsed. It is expected .that Lucknow will use Mel Riggin in goal; Bob Thompson, defence; Jack Graham, Cameron Wilson, Walter Savage and Eddie Sutherland, forwards. Ripley juniors will use some of the Kincardine juniors, which will make their already strong team stronger, An effort was made by Seaforth to have the Port Albert team play hi their group but this action did not meet with success as the Air Force lads did not wish to transfer and the other teams fought to have them stay in this'group. Ed. Williams, the con­ venor, went right to work to stop this transfer as Soon as he' received word of it. Seaforth, last year’s champs, will line up with Tavistock and Wat­ erloo, ' For lasting pleasure and com­ fort give Footwear For Gifts this Christmas. Your friends will remember you with every step they take.• '• 15 SHOP AT *J3' 5® Phone 161 Prompt Delivery SMITH’S ECONOMY FOOD STORE FRESH ROASTED | BUDDED SUNTANPEANUTS ............ 2 Lbs. 25c I WALNUTS ...... - 23c Lb. GOLDEN MIXED NUTS V/ASHED BRAZIL NUTS I FRESH SALTED 19c Lb. 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