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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-01-09, Page 8BBLGRAVEShow Starts at 8.00 p.m., Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 7.45 and 9.45 January 9, 10, 1..- WILL FYFFE Thursday, Friday, Saturday, DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS JR. MARGARET LOCKWOOD ——In*----- Red Cro Statement Receipts s ■ i-m.a>s. l-'cbruaiv, 1940 .......$ Amras:-, Sept., 1919.............. Special Events ........................ VINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES I I 473.45 • 335.00: 478,24!v EYES EXAMINED— GLASSES FITTED— AT MODERATE PRICES. ■ <1 Thursday, January 9th, 1941 ‘RULERS OF THE SEA’ The story of the rivalry between sailing vessels and steamships a century ago, culminating in the first steam crossing of the Atlantic in 1838, Also “Cartoon” and “News” Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, January 13, 14, 15 RANDOLPH SCOTT MARGARET LINDSAY PRESTON FOSTER ------In------ ‘20,000 MEN A YEAR’ Thrills and Action as the government trains 20,000 men a year for the military aviation reserve. Also “Andy Clyde Comedy” and “Sport Subject” WHITECHURCH Miss Jean Foresters, of Stratford Normal School, teaches this week in S.S. No. 14, W. Wawanosh, with Miss E. Hunter. The ladies of the Women’s Insti­ tute in Canada have been asked to contribute 50c each towards furnishing a ward in a Canadian Hospital in Eng­ land. The local Institute sponsored a dance on Thursday evening last, and with a membership of 50, over $26.50 was taken in. A chicken, on which tickets were sold, went to Mrs. A. Mc­ Kenzie. The Gully Jumpers supplied music for the dancing, and an interest­ ing program was given during inter­ mission with Mr. Jas. Wilson acting as chairman. Dr. and Mrs. Wilfred Robinson and baby, Margaret Anne, of Dryden, in Northern Ontario, and Mrs. J. Kilpat­ rick and daughters, of Lucknow, spent . the week-end at the home of their parents, iMr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. Mrs. Sherriff and her daughter Miss Robena of Windsor, spent New Year’s at the home of the former’s brother, Mr. W. R. Farrier. Accompanying them were Miss Vivian Tiffin, Park­ hill, Joe Tiffin of Markdale, and Wil­ bur Tiffin, Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Ross and three children, of Teeswater, visited on Friday at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Wm. Taylor. Mr.' and Mrs. Will Conn spent New Year’s at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Stuart Scott, Kinloss. Mrs. Orville Tiffin, who lias been ill with pneumonia, is now able to sit up for a few hours each day. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Baker and son, Gary, of Midland, are visiting at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Waddell, .this week. Mrs. John Hackett, of Blyth, is spending this week with her mother, Mrs. A. Emerson and on New Year’s, she and Mrs. Emerson and Alfred, al­ so Miss Elizabeth Mirehouse, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson, of Kinloss. Misses Winnifred and Olive Farrier returned on Saturday to teach in Tor- Expenditures Remitted to Headquarters - 1939 appeal 10%'.. .............$ Remitted to Headquarters - 1940 appeal 50% ................. Material purchased ................ Miscellaneous - wood, phones, stamps ............ ' Garden Party ......................... Balance in Bank ................... .* R. A. Reid R. 0. Eyesight Specialist Wingham Office . At Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon. 8,15 52,75 260.57 $1286,69 dress was on the North Country (On­ tario) and he spoke with an enthus­ iasm which made that vast territory very real to everyone, The evening’s programme was concluded just at mid­ night, when Charles Johnston propos­ ed a toast to the New Year, and Mrs. W. J. Johnston gave a most fitting reply, The singing of patriotic songs and “Auld Lang Syne” ushered in the New Year. onto. Mr. Carman Farrier has been teaching in his Turnberry school dur­ ing the holidays, as he is expected to train at Woodstock after January 10, and his school will be closed until, he returns. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s-Institute will be held next Tuesday in the Hall, a special speak­ er will be present to address the lad­ ies. Miss Olive Purdon and Mr. Ken­ neth Zinn spent New Year’s with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Zinn, of Wood- stock. Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Pettapiece and Jamieson, Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClen- aghan, spent last Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Bar­ bour, of Fordyce. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Gaunt and fam­ ily, of Marnoch, and Mrs. J. Mitchell, of Wingham, spent New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davidson. Miss Flora Coulter, who spent the holidays here with jj>er parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Coulter, returned to her school at Walton on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Henry and Ross of Belfast, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rin- toul, Lucknow, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Cur-, ran and son, Dick, spent New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Purdon. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Falconer, Cul- ross, spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Aldin Purdon. Mr. Jas. Robinson and Frances, of Wingham, spent New Year’s at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pollock, who spent the holidays with relatives at Pine River and Ripley, returned home on Sunday. Rev. G. A. Barnard started from St. Helens on Sunday to take the service at Whitechurch, but the horse played out on the unbroken highways, and he was forced to turn back and go home by Lucknow. Those who met at the church held Sunday School and Mission Band. Mrs. Edna Forsythe and Jerry, of Toronto, visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B, Morrison last week, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cameron return­ ed to New York last Monday. W.M.S. Name Officers Mrs. Herb. Wheeler presided, and ' vas hostess to the W.M.S. members of the United Church, Belgrave, at i her home for the anuual meeting, with an attendance of seventeen ladies. The usual reports revealed good progress : and interest of the year’s work. The . allocation of $100 was realized. Xmas I cards were sent to the sick anct shut- j ins. Tlie theme of the meeting “The ! World Pays Homage to Christ.” Mrs. j J. Michie read the Scripture lesson, 1 Luke, 2nd chapter, and also gave the Xmas message “Joy to the world.” Mrs. N. Keating favored with a solo “Silent Night” and Mrs. J. B, Town­ end gave a reading. The nominating committee then presented their report, and the slate of officers are as follows: Hon. Pres., Mrs. Jas. Anderson; President, Mrs J. Wheeler; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. H. Wheeler; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. R. Chamney; Sec., Mrs. E. Wightman; Ass’t. Sec., Mrs. J. Anderson; M. & M. Sec., Mrs. J. B. Townend; Assoc. Helpers Sec., Mrs. J. E. McCallum; Mission Band Supt., Mrs. C. Logan; As.s’t. Leaders, Mrs. N. Keating and Mrs. C. Wheeler; Baby Band Leader, Mrs. S. Proctor; Literature Sec., Mrs. M. Grasby; Temperance Sec., Mrs. J. B. Townend; Life M. and Gift Treas., Mrs. M. Grasby; Strangers and Chris­ tian Stewardship Sec., Mrs. C. Proc­ tor; Supply Sec., Mrs. J. A. Geddes; Pianist, Mrs.-C. Wheeler; Ass’t., Mrs. J. M. -Coultes; Auditors, Mrs. Town­ end and Mrs. J. Anderson; Press Sec., Mrs. C, Wheeler. The meeting closed with prayer, and lunch was served by the hostess, and' a social half hour spent. Successful Red Cross Euchre A very successful Euchre and Dance was held in the Foresters’ Hall, Bel­ grave, on New Year’s night, when a large crowd gathered to enjoy an en­ joyable .time together. The winners for euchre were: ladies, Mrs. George Martin; gents, Mr. F. Duncan, and the .door prize was won by Robt. J. Mac- Kengie. The prizes, dressed chickens, were donated by the Belgrave Farm­ ers’ Club, were all returned to the Red Cross Society sponsoring the evening’s entertainment and were sold by auc­ tion. Lunch was served and dancing was enjoyed. The music was also don­ ated free of charge by local musicians, Mrs. Jackson, Clark Johnston, Milton Bruce and Reeve Raymond Redmond, of East Wawanosh, for the first part, and Freda Jordan, John and Kenneth Leitch, Alex. Robertson and Clifford Logan. Thanks for the use of the' Hall and to all who donated services in any way is extended by the society. This district was quite snowed in during the week-end by the storm which started Saturday afternoon and had the roads blocked by night. with the Executive will arrange the membership of the various work com­ mittees. A vote of thanks was accord­ ed the officers for their work in 1940 and tp Mr.. Wm. Geddes for having given the work rooms free of charge, The following, supplies have been for­ warded to Red Cross Headquarters during the year: 107 refugee garments, 676 hospital supply units, 20 quilts and blankets, 267 pair of socks. BLUEVALE Held New Year’s Eve Gathering The annual New Year’s Eve supper sponsored by the Young People’s Un­ ion of the United Church, was enjoy­ ed by all the member of the congre­ gation, Following the supper .came an interesting programme of toasts and musical numbers, and a fine address by Rev. W. A. Beecroft, of Wingham United Church. Carl Johnston acted as toastmaster. The .singing of the National Anthem was followed by a toast to the Church, proposed by Geo. Johnston, and responded to by Geo. Thornton, Chairman of the Stewards Board; Will Peacock proposed a toast to Rev. C. Tavener and Mrs. Taven­ er, to which both replied; George He­ therington proposed a toast to the ladies, to which Mrs. M". L. Aitken replied. Miss Mary Duff gave read­ ings and vocal numbers were given by Bob Kerr, Ross Smith, Mrs. John Wickstead, Misses Donna Smith and Dorothy Aitken. Mr. Beecroft’s ad- ARENA Activities SKATING Wednesday Evenings Also Saturday Afternoons Saturday Evenings. SEASON TICKETS For Skating Children $2.00 Adults $3.00 Ask About Family Tickets Ladies’ Aid Elect — Had Good Year The Lqdies’ Aid of Knox Church held the annual meeting on Thursday afternoon, presided over by the presi­ dent, Mrs. Harry Robertson. After singing “Work for the night is com­ ing” the president led in prayer,’ The treasurer reported the amounts re­ ceived from the three groups, Morris $31.92, Turnberry $27.82, the double group $21.35; total receipts from all sources, $346,93; expenditures $179,72, balance on hand $167,21. The meet­ ing decided to continue with the group system. The president of each group to preside at once of the quarterly meetings. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Harvey Rob­ ertson; Vice Pres., Mrs, Raymond El­ liott; Sec., Mrs. Archie Messer; Treas., Mrs. W. ,H. McKinney; Pianist, Mrs, R, Elliojt, The president offered the closing prayer. Rev. Fowler Spoke to W. M; S. The regular monthly meeting of the W.|M-S. of Knox Presbyterian Church was held in the Sunday .School room on Thursday afternoon. The president, Mrs. James J. Elliott, pre­ sided, Mrs. R. F. Garniss read Psalm 137 and' explained the similarity to present times and conditions. Mrs. R. Elliott offered prayer. Following a business discussion, Mrs. Walter Smil- lie read the Glad Tidings prayer. Rev. F. G. Fowler was the. guest speaker for the meeting. He spoke of the danger that Christian civilization is in today and the important part the W.M.S. is playing in maintaining and restoring Christianity. He also men­ tioned the influence of the W.M.S. on the local church and advised at sthe beginning of a New Year, a renewed consecration. Mrs. Elliott pronounc­ ed the closing words. I read by Harold Elliott and Alex. M,c- Tavish, followed by prayer by Mrs. F. G, Fowler, A combined topic" for Christmas and New Year’s “The Meaning of . Christmas Day” and “Stock Taking” was taken by Eldon Kirton. Mrs. Fowler was .elected to preside for: the election of officers with the following result: President, Eldon Kirton; Vice Pres., Alex. McTavish; Secretary, Flora McTavish; Treasur­ er, Harold Elliott; Pianist, Jean El­ liott; Auditors, Stanley Moffatt, Bern­ ard Lillow. Rev. F. G. Fowler offered the closing prayer. Miss Isabel McKinnon, Kitchener, spent New Year’s with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McKinnon. Miss Maclver, Wingham, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hamilton. Miss Ruby G. Duff, Reg. N., dietit­ ian at the Woman’s College Hospital, Toronto, spent the week-end with her sister, Miss Mary Duff. Miss Lucy’ Cosens, Toronto, spent the holiday season with her sister, Mrs. C. Tavener and Mr. Tavener, at the parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Neil B. McEachern and family, Mount Forest, w.ere holi­ day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Garniss. A. D. .Smith, of Sky Harbour Air­ port, spent Sunday at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Scott and Mr. and Mrs. ,James F. Scott, of Seaforth, spent New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs. George A. Love. Mrs. P. S. MacEwen spent a few days with her brother, Dougal Strach­ an, near Brussels. * Adam Johnstone, near Courey’s Corn­ ers. Mr, and Mrs, Bill Andrew, Brock- ville; Mr, and Mrs. Bill Whiteside and baby Jean, Guelph, and Mrs. William Bridge, Goderich, called on Mrs. John Mullin Wednesday. Miss Dorothy Wilkins and little brother, Herbert, of Paisley, spent the holidays with their sister, Mrs, Bert Alton. Miss Ina Campbell, teacher, near St. Marys, and Aileen, Toronto, re­ turned to their respective homes af­ ter spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Campbell, 10th-con. Mrs. Wilfred Hackett, near Belfast, held a Red Cross Tea, on Thursday afternoon. The ladies quilted a quilt, besides knitting and sewing, and at­ tended to other business. The flu and chicken pox are spread­ ing .again. We are sorry to hear that Miss Grace Campbell, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Campbell, has been in bed about three weeks from the effects of a cold, and hope she will soon be able to return to High School in Lucknow. Hoof Beats at Bluevale Saturday afternoon the weather was rather stormy but notwithstanding a very interesting race meet was held on the %-mile Course here. The track was somewhat icy, so only two heats were run off. However, a large crowd was in attendance. Next Saturday, however, we hope to have better con­ ditions and more entries. The first heat was a very close contest. James Breckenridge with Dina Patch won by a nose. Admiral Gratton was second and Bertha Patch a very close third. Owing to the cold weather all the stop watches were frozen up, so no official time was recorded. In the se­ cond heat, J. Breckenridge got the fav­ orite, Dina Patch, away on top and it looked as though he had things his own way, until about 30 yards from the wire when she broke, which spoil­ ed her chances of winning. Admiral Gratton was first, with Bertha Patch second. Dtna Patch finished a close third, however. The third heat will be finished next .Saturday. We expect Mr. Richard Johnston to be present with Peter G. next Saturday. Summary: Adrnore Gratton, 2, 1, by Admiral Gratton (Turvey); Dina Patch, 1, 3, by King Patch (Brick- enridge); Bertha Patch, 3, 2, by King Patch (Johnston). We are hoping to have more entries from friends of the turf with good horses and plenty of ambition, Exec­ utive of Bluevale Ice Races: George W. Fell, L. G. Turvey, J. Brecken­ ridge, G, C. Yeo, John Underwood. .JAMESTOWN Jamestown Patriotic Circle ASHFIELD LaneMisses Melda and Winnie have returned, to their school in Oril­ lia, after spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lane, 10th con. Mr. and Mrs. Jim MacWhinney and daughter, Marjorie, Dungannon, spent New Year/s Day with Mr. and Mrs. The held their annual meeting recently, when the following officers were elect­ ed for the coming year: President, Mrs. W. Balfour; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. A. McKercher; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. M. Grainger; Treas., Miss Mildred Turnbull; Sec., Mrs. L. Frain; Ass’t. Sec., Mrs. M. Dennis. The ladies of the community are cordially invited to attend the meetings which are held on Thursday of each week. BORN HENDERSON—In Wingham Gener­ al Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. W, J. Henderson, on Sunday, January 5th, a son, 4 PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY GOOD FOODS™- ’L. aWhere’s Rochester? ■> tucdupoflAteo „ Town of Wingham 1941 Taxes Taxpayers may make payments on account of 1941 taxes up to 90 per cent, of 1940 taxes. Interest at the rate of Five per cent per an­ num will be allowed on such prepayments. Prepayments of taxes must be made at the Town Treasurer’s Office, Town Hall. W. -A» GALBRAITH, Town of Wingham. Red Cross Held Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Belgrave Red Cross Society was held .on Friday- evening when the following were el­ ected for 1941: President, Mr. C. R. Coultes, re-el­ ected; Vice Pres., Mrs. A. Manning, re-elected; Secretary, Rev. J. B. Town­ end, re-elected; Treasurer, Mr. C. H. Wade, te-elccted; Members of Exec­ utive: Wawanosh—6th line, MrS, J. Dunbar; 9th line East, Mrs. Shoebot­ tom; 9th line West, Mrs. Jno. Mason; 10th line, Mrs. W. L. Wightman; 12th line, Mrs. Elmer Ireland; Morris, 3rd line, Mrs. Lyle Hopper; *4th line, Mrs, Jno, McGill; 5th line, Mrs. Willard Armstrong; Belgrave, Mrs. Alex. Young. Two members to be appoint­ ed by the Women’s Institute to repre­ sent that organisation on the Execu­ tive. Finance Committee (all members re-elected)! G R. Coultes, A. Porter­ field, Norman Coultes, Harvey Black, Stewart Procter, Jno. McGill and Jas. Michie. Alex, Young has volunteered to store all old license plates left there. These will be collected later and turn­ ed in for use in manufacture of war materials. Mrs. Manning was elected Convenor of War Work Committee and along SHOP AT Smith’s Economy Food StoreSunday Services The Sacrament of the Lord’s Sup- :r was observed in 'the United Church on Sunday morning. The pas­ tor, Rev. C. Tavener, spoke from the text “A man shall be as a hiding place from the wind, a covert from the tem- pect, as a shadow of a great rock in a weary land.” Mr. Tavener conduct­ ed the Church of the Air over 'CK.NX On Monday assisted by the organist, Mrs. W. J. Johnston. Rev. F. G. Fowler preached in Knox Presbyterian Church. The subject of his sermon was “The Wisdom Christ.” • - FOUR O’CLOCK BLACK TEA ........:........ 69c AYLMER VEGETABLE OR TOMATO SOUP.......10c Tin FRENCH DRIP COFFEJE........... excel SALTED. SODAS 29c 2-lb. box 49c Lb, Special Value PALMOLIVE Soap 5c - 7c S of MAPLE LEAF NO. 4 PEAS ................. 11c Tin KING’S CHOICE TOMATOES 2 large Tins 25c GARDEN PATCH GOLDEN CORN.......11c Tin AYLMER GOLDEN WAX BEANS ................ 11c Tin Comedian Jack Benhy, a veter­ an of the navy in the last w&h dangles over the side of the bat­ tleship U.S.S, Illinois to show the .sailors how they chipped the paint In his youth. Benny visited the Illinois moored in New York har­ bor, to show this new generation of sailor boys how the shellbacks did things in the bld navy. Family Gathering The Balfour family enjoyed a union at their old home on the’ concession of Turnberry on New Year’s Day, now occupied by Mr. Jno, Balfour. Members of the family who were present for the happy occasion included Mr, and Mrs. Will Balfour, Bluevale, Mrs. Kate Campbell, Mrs. .Sarah Wilson and son, Will, of Sas­ katoon, Mrs. Margaret Campbell, Mrs, Jane Reid and daughter, Mabel, of Wingham. Regular Pkg. for lc with Giant PRINCESS Soap Flakes Both Q/3^ For OOC re- f4th PICAKE SHORTENING...2 Pkgs. 27c CALUMET BAKING POWDER . MADE-RITE PASTRY FLOUR 69c 24-lb bag . DURHAM 19c 12-02. Tin 1 CORN STARCH «.u.. 10c Pkg; 20c Lb. 17c Lb. York All Porlt SAUSAGE........ York Good Quality BOLOGNA LARGE ICEBERG HEAD LETTCCE 10c Head SWEET JUICYNAVEL ORANGES ... 25c Doz. I GRAPEFRUIT FRESH CRISP CLEREY HEARTS 2 Bchs. 25c SEEDLESS Ydung People blame Officers The President, Eldon Kirton, pre­ sided over the Y.P.S, meeting Mon­ day evening, Scripture passages were Be sure to get your Free Bonds for War Savings . • Stamps. Serve By Saving* /