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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-01-23, Page 8Thursday, January 23, 1941WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES *NYLON HOSE >9 SALEM Show Starts at 8.00 p.m., Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 745 and 045 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, January 23, 24, 25 DOROTHY LAMOUR BING CROSBY BOB HOPE Two light-hearted gentlemen in an evening of com­ edy and songs. Also “Crime Does Not Pay” and “News” Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, January 27, 28, 29 MARY BOLAND JOEL MacCREA NANCY KELLY “HE MARRIED HIS WIFE” A sophisticated comedy. Also “March of Time” and “Cartoon” COMING SHOWS Thurs., - Sat., Jan. 30, 31, Feb. 1 “Dr. Kildare’s Strange Case” Lew Ayres Lionel Barrymore Mon., Tue., Wed., Feb. 10,11, 12 T Was An Adventuress’ Zorina Richard Greene Mon., Tues., Wed., Feb. 3, 4, 5 “Here I Am A Stranger” Brenda Joyce Richard Green Richard Dix Thur., Fri., Sat,. Feb, 13, 14, 15 “Forty Little Mothers” Eddie Cantor Thurs., Fri., Sat., Feb. 6, 7, 8 Double Bill Laurel & Hardy in “Saps At Sea” Walter Pidgeon in “Nick Carter Detective” Mon., Tue., Wed., Feb. 17,18,19 “Eternally Yours” Loretta Young David Niven Thurs., Fri., Sat, Feb. 20, 21, 22 “Gulliver’s Travels” Feature Length Colored Cartoon WHITECHURCH Mr. Roy Saunders, of Winnipeg, who is stationed with the Air Force at Fingal, spent the week-end leave with his mother, Mrs. McPhail, at the home of Mrs. Andrew Wilson. Word was received here last week of the sudden passing, following a stroke, of Mrs. John Albert Taylor, at her home at Wetaskawin, Alta. Mr. Taylor is a brother of Mrs. Jos. J. Tiffin, and both were well-known in this community. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her, one daugh­ ter, Mrs. Compton, of Vancouver, B. C. Mr. McKenzie Mowbray received Keen, comfortable eyesight awaits you with glasses fitted by R. A. Reid, Eyesight Specialist for 22 years. Finest quality glasses at lowest possible prices. Q 'Wingham Office in Williams’ * Jewelry Store.i. Eyesight Specialist Every Wednesday morning from 9.00 to noon. Phone 5W. ra SALE 20% Discount on Coats Dress and Hats Sale Positively Closes Saturday Night, This Week Winter Coats a necessity and A big saving for you. Fur trimmed warmly lined, in all colors, Sizes 13 to 20,16% to 24%, 36 to 42. Our showing of the latest styles and colors in dresses, all sizes. Prices $6.95 to $ 19.95. A 20 per cent Discount to you. Hats — Good styles, colours and quality — 20 per cent. Discount Colborne Ladie’s Shop ______ PHONE 41 —. word last Tuesday to go to tram at the Brandon airport in Manitoba. Many friends gathered that evening in the W. L Hall and enjoyed crokinole and Chinese checkers for a few hours, Lunch was served, and a social time enjoyed. Mr. McKenzie Mowbray was. called to the front and the Red Cross Society presented him with a scarf and a pair of sox, the W, L presented him with a box of shaving cream and the local Patriotic Society gave him a box of cigarettes, and all extended their best wishes for him in his new vent­ ure. Dancing was enjoyed until clos­ ing time, the music being supplied by local talent. The Patriotic Society are holding a dance in the Hall this Tues­ day, with music by the Gully Jumpers, Mr. Robt Mowbray and McKenzie, Albert Ccultes and Jack McIntyre left on Wednesday morning for Oshawa, to get work at an. airport. McKenzie left from Toronto for Brandon, and the other men, later, returned home as the airport was short of lumber and working material for a few days. The congregation of the United Church held their annual meeting on Wednesday last with a good attend­ ance. The reports from the different organizations showed a balance, with •all accounts paid to date, The W.M.S. made their allocation of $120 and the Mission Band sent away $16, and M. and M. $165, Mr. John Gillespie wish­ ed to retire from the Com, of Stew­ ards, and Amos Cornelius, J. D. Bee- cro’ft, Victor Emerson and Herb. Laid­ law were appointed by ballot to this committee for the next three years. Mr. Barbour also wished to retire and Ed. McClenaghan was appointed in his place. Mr. Wm, Purdon and Mr. T. Gaunt were appointed by ballot to.the Session for the. next seven years. A vote of appreciation was tendered the Y.P.U. who presented their play five times during the past summer, and to the choir and choir leader and the pi­ anist, also to the Sec,-Treas„ all of whom have given-unstintedly of their time and talents during the past year for the furtherance of the work of this church. Rev. G. A. Barnard, who was in charge of the meeting, thanked the congregation for their loyalty and sup­ port in these times, when Red Cross and war efforts make such a call on the funds of the people. Mr. Clarence McClenaghan left on Friday to attend the Conference Ex­ ecutive meetings in Toronto on Friday and Saturday and spend this week with his aunts, Mrs. Waterworth and Mrs. Elmer and their families, in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Moore, Lang­ side, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Casemore. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held Tuesday last week in the Hall with the presi­ dent, Mrs. Lance Grain, in the chair. ARef the opening exercises, the ladies decided to send $10 to the W. I. Fed­ erated Fund for the Canadian Hospital in England. A paper on .the motto, “Life is not so short, but that we have time for courtesy,” was prepared by Merle Wilson and read by Mrs. Scholtz. Mrs. Lott gave three short readings on “Opportunity,” and Mrs. Scholtz played a piano solo. Rev. J. Pollock was guest speaker for the day and gave a splendid talk on "Institute Women of To-Day.” Mrs. W. J. Coul­ ter gave a talk on current events, and Mrs, Ezra Welwood gave a paper on i “Canadianization.” The meeting clos­ ed with the National Anthem. Mr. and Mrs, Hardie Simpson and J family, of Teeswater, visited recently ! with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will j Conn. , l ’ Mrs. Neil Baker and son, Gary, who i have been visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Waddell, returned to their hqme at Midland on Tuesday last week. This community was sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Henry Godkin, at his home on Monday. He had suf­ fered from a heart condition for the past few months. Interment will be in * Wingham Cemetery with his pastor, ! Rev, J. Pollock, in charge pf the ser­ vices. This community extends sym­ pathy to the bereaved wife and their son, Gordon, of Wingham. Among those who are very ill with an attack of flu, around Langside are, .Wendell Taylor, Mrs, Robt. Donald- ’ son and four children, Mr, _ and Mrs. Farrish Moffatt and many others less 5 severely affected. j On account of Illness in the home, ? Miss Teresa Caskanette, who has been 1 assisting in the home of Mr, and Mrs/ Henry McGee, during the past eight ■ months, has returned to her home at ’ Langside and Miss Blanche Monto . has taken her place, j The annual meeting of the White- church branch of the Red Cross Soc­ iety will be held in the Institute Hall here on Wednesday, Jan, 22, at 8,30 p.m. Reports wil be heard from all » committees and a new drive started j for more funds, r Mr. Harold Pollock was in charge , of the meeting of the Y.P.U, in tlie United Church on Monday evening, , and the mating opened with a sing- ‘ song of hymns. Erfiest Beecroft led i in the worship service, with Mrs, Jas, I Falconet reading the Scripture lesson and Miss Myrtle Yulll reading a poem, In ORIENT’S matchless brand are now on sale in sizes 8% to 10%. Why not try these new snag . resistant ' stock­ ings ? ■ -o ’ fl The theme of the meeting was “Out­ posts of Newfoundland” giving a trib- i ute and memoriam to Rev, Oliver Jackson, a pioneer missionary, who spent his life for the betterment of the people there. Using a map, Mildred McClenaghan explained th‘e geography 'and topography of the land, and Miss Agnes Gillespie gave a talk on the or­ ganizations of co-operatives there and these helped to life the people from their poverty, and Louise Martin told of the many organizations he started for the youth of the land. He and a student missionary were,drowned in Nov., 1937. Millan Moore led in pray­ er, and Miss'G. Watt gave the closing tribute to Mr. Jackson, and all sang his favourite hymn “Land of our birth, we pledge to thee.” The Mizpah bene­ diction closed the meeting. Next meet­ ing starts the contest for the winter, and all are invited to attend. Mrs. Fal­ coner was in charge of the recreation period that followed. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler spent Monday with her parents, Mr. Mrs. Win. Robinson. BELGRAVE and W. M. S. Officers Held Installation The, W. M. S. of Belgrave United Church held their first meeting of the New Year on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 15th, in the church, with a splen­ did attendance present. Mrs. H. Wheeler presided. The meeting open­ ed with the use of the prayer card re­ peated in unison. The secretary and treasurer then presented their annual reports which revealed encouraging re­ sults of last year’s work. Rev. J. B. Townend conducted the installation of officers for the coming year, and spoke words of welcome to them, also gave a very brief and inter­ esting outline of the missionary work in the West. The new president, Mrs. J. Wheeler and Secretary, Mrs. E. Wightman then took charge of the meeting which opened with prayer. A committee was appointed to help pre­ pare the programme for the “World Day of Prayer” on Feb. 9th, arrange­ ments were made for a pie social to be held Friday night, Feb. 14th, in the church. The Worship period fol- LIGHTERS & PIPES FRESH TOBACCOS And MAGAZINES At — Omar Haseigrove’s Smoke Shoppe ARENAJolb JKRb Ami AHBL Activities SKATING Wednesday Evenings Also Saturday Afternoons Saturday Evenings. HOCKEY GAME Intermediate B. Monday, January 27th Hanover at Wingham Friday, January 24th Clinton Bantams and Midgets Play Here* lowed with prayer, and the Bible read­ ings were taken, by Mrs, J, Miller. The theme for the year “Living the .Christ­ ian Life” and far January “Finding the way Through Bible Study.” Mrs, N. Keating and Mrs. C, Proctor favored with a duet “Take Time To Be Holy.” Mrs. J, Michie assisted by Mrs.-E, An­ derson, Mrs. C, Logan, Mrs. K. Keat­ ing, Mrs. H. Wheeler, very ably pres­ ented an interesting account of the life and work of Rev. James Evans, the first missionary to the Cree Indians, and the inventer of the syllabic sys­ tem of a century ago, The meeting closed with prayer by the president. Mrs. ,M. A. Wheeler, who has been under tlfe doctor’s care the past week, is improving. Merle Anderson, of London, spent the week-end at her home here. Mi', and Mrs, Thomas McMichael spent Sunday’afternoon with the lat­ ter’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. Jacob Ca- thers, of the B. Line Corner, Howick. Mr, D. L. Weir, Deputy Reeve of Howick, is at. present attending the County Council meeting in Goderich.’ Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Bennett en­ tertained a number of their friends last Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. James' Halladay, of Wingham, Miss Mae Halladay, of the B, Line, Howick, and Mr. Roy Me- Kersie, of the West, called on Mr. and Mrs..Edwin Palmer on Sunday of last week;, A number from this community at-1 tended the funeral last Monday of the late Mr. Alfred Taylor, who lived north of Gorrie. Miss Gladys Weir, of .Wroxeter, spent the week-end with her parents,* Mr. and Mrs. W. E, Weir. Mrs. Edwin Bennett is at present visiting friends in Toronto. * BELMORE Wo-The January meeting of the men’s Institute was held Wednesday afternoon at'M. Jeffray’s. Some were sick, others away, so the attendance was not as large as usual. Mrs. Hector McLean gave many helpful hints on “Common Hazards in and about the Home.” Keeping mat­ ches out of the reach of children, coal oil to light a fire, using gasoline, etc. Community song “Juanitta.” Roll call —“What I want to do Better this year.” There are so many things we want to do but will we do them? Mrs. Plater gave a demonstration in diff­ erent ways of serving ap'ples, which were very tasty, but the quickest way would be to eat them raw with 'the peeling. Mrs. (Rev.) Clark, Mrs. Elm­ er. Zinn and Mrs. McNeil served a splendid lunch. The next meeting at the home of Mrs. Shurter. The first meeting of the Young People’s Union was held in the church Sunday evening. We were sorry to learn of the ill­ ness of Mrs. George Rutherford, who now resides at the Airport. The-annual meeting of the United Church was held Tuesday afternoon. ■ The Red Cross meeting will be .held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Shorter. A Red Cross quilting Thursday af­ ternoon at Mrs. Newans. Mr. and Mrs. Dickison, of Teeswat- er, visited Sunday at the McNeil home. (Mrs. Baiers’ sister and husband from Goderich, at the Baier home. BLUEVALE 35.00/37.50 10 Coats .., KING’S Here's the sale you’ve been waiting for ! Exceptional coats clearing at ex­ ceptional prices. You can now save over one-third of the original price of the coats, Reg, 27.50, 29.50 , Special Discount Thurs., Fri. and Sat. on Angora Gloves and Parkas . ed for the Telegram British War Vic­ tims’ Fund, amounting to over $20.00. The Woman’s Association of the Unit­ ed Church recently sent two quilts to the Neighbourhood Workers in Tor­ onto. In Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning, Rev. F. G. Fowler spoke on Christ’s promise of a cross, from Matt. 11:22'‘“Ye shall be hated of all men for my sake, but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.” Y.P.U. Had Charge of Service Members of the Y.P.U. of the Unit­ ed Church had charge of the Sunday evening service. The president, Miss Delphine Bisbeck, presided and Flem­ ing Johnston read the Scripture. W. J. Johntson gave a splendid paper on “Leadership", a vocal trio by Mrs. W. J. Johnston, Carl Johnston and Duncan Stewart and a solo by Miss Edith Mann, were enjoyed. At the Y.P.C. regular meeting on Friday evening a good discussion was conducted on “Crime” and some of the evils that make criminals. Mrs. Raymond Elliott spent week-end in Toronto with her brothers, Harvey and Charles Messer and her daughter, Miss Lois Elliott, nurse -in-training at the Woman’s Col­ lege Hospital. A. D. Smith, of Sky Harbour Air- ,W, M. S. Officers Installed The regular meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church was held in the Sunday School room on Thursday af­ ternoon, with the president, Mrs. R. J. McLennan, presiding. "Living the Christian Life” will be the theme for this year, and for January, “Finding the Way Through Bible Study.” Scripture passages in keeping with the theme were read by Mrs, Robert Nicholson and Mrs, Fred Churchill, and prayer was offered by Mrs. R. Shaw, Mrs. Thornton and Mrs. Cur­ tis. The roll call was answered by paying the membership fees for the year. Rev. C. Tavener installed the newly-elected officers in a very im- pressiVq service. “Witnessing of the 'Way in Japan” was the topic taken by Mrs, Arthur Shaw, and Was short sketches of the life of Rev, Dan Norman, D.D., one of the pioneer builders of the Church. He was born in Ontario, graduated from Victoria College, Toronto, in 1897 and sailed the same year for Ja­ pan, where he labored until 1934 when' he retired, Mrs, ip, Tavener gave a most helpful and jintetesting talk on Bible Study, explaining the difference between reading and studying. Rev, C, Tavener, pastor of the Unit­ ed Church, chose for his text at the regular Sunday morning service “Let us not he weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.” Raised Rands for Victims* Eund In the Sunday School following the service, a special offering was receiv- PHONE 161 the two port, spent two days this week at his home here. Howard Stewart suffered a heart at­ tack on’ Friday and is under the doc­ tor’s care. Mrs. S, N. Gallaher and baby dau­ ghter are home from the Wingham General Hospital. Mrs. F. G. Fowler has been suffer­ ing from an attack of lumbago and is in the Clinton hospital for. treatment. Mrs. A. F. Meiklejohn and little daughter, Mary Ellen, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Allan Ramsay, have returned to their home in Kings­ ton. Lieut. 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