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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-02-13, Page 8EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, February 13, 1941 Show Starts at 8,00 p.m,, Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 7,45 and 9.45 pan. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, February 13, 14, 15 EDDIE CANTOR JUDITH ANDERSON — In— _ I “FORTY LITTLE MOTHERS” A novelty comedy starring Eddie Cantor. Also “Traveltalk” “Cartoon” “News” Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. miir-uji ; i iiiu.ii inn.ui-n ... Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, February 17, 18, 19 LORETTA YOUNG DAVID NIVEN ------In------- “ETERNALLY YOURS” A fast-movinig comedy. Also “Letter From Camp Borden” Harry Elliott read an article “Can we build youth for the Future?" and Mrs. R. F, Garniss told of the experience pf a student on a Home Mission Field. Mrs. G, A. Love had charge of the topic “Higher Christian Education in India." It is gratifying to know that women in India are becoming ‘deeply interested in Christian education. Mrs. Raymond Elliott read the Glad Tid ings prayer. All sang “Oh God of Bethel" in closing." Sunday Services Communion Service was observed ‘in Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning, conducted b'y the pa'stor, Rev. F, G, Fowler. His subject “The Pro mise of the Holy Spirit" was taken from John 14: 26. Next Sunday the ordinance of baptism will be observed. Rev. C. Tavener occupied the pulpit in the United Church. He spoke from the text, John 2: 41 “Aridrew first findeth his own brother Simon," WHITECHURCH bring a Valentine. Radio Service Phone 171 for Quick Guaranteed Repairs. Member of Radio Manufacturers’ Service PATTISON adio S ervice Tuesday, Feb. 26th, in Memorial Hall. Mr, and Mrs, Stewart of St. Thomas are visiting Mr.a nd Mrs. Frank Hol lyman. A number from here attended the railway meeting at Goderich Monday, . Lieut, Gordon Morrison spent a few days whh friends, returning to Tor onto. The members of L.O.L, held a soc ial evening Friday evening in Orange Hall. FUR COATS Miss Marjorie Elliott spent the week-end in Wingham with her aunt, Mrs, Robt. Galbraith. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Conn spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Caslick, Culross. Mrs. Thos. Gaunt returned home from Stratford on Saturday last. On account of illness, Mrs. Gaunt has spent the past few weeks at the home of her daughter there. Mr. Cecil Furbur has been laid up with a bad attack of lumbago. Tom Wilson and Jack Gillespie ar rived home on Saturday from their month’s training at the camp at Kitch ener. The W.M.S. of the United Church held a tea at the home of Mrs. John Gaunt on Wednesday last. Miss Susan Kilpatrick, of Lucknow, visited recently with Mrs. Albert Pat terson. Mr. John Gaunt, with five men and teams, started to work in Garbutt's bush on Monday. They will work there for two weeks. The regular weekly meeting of the Y.P.U. of the United Church was in charge of Ed. iMcClenaghan on Mon day night. Jas. Falconer read the Scripture lesson, and Ernest Beecroft led in prayer. Eileen McClenaghan sang, “Take my life and let it be”. The topic, Living Epistles in Korea, was in charge of Mrs. J. H. Pollock and Mill Mildred McClenaghan. Mrs. Pol lock gave an interesting account of the work of a Korean missionary, Miss Maria Kimr who has taken post-grad uate work in Canada and the U.S., and is now Principal of the Bible College, and Mildred told of the life of Miss McKinnon, R.N., a Cape Breton ntirse, who has laboured for years at Wan Sen, instituting Public Health clinics and centres throughout Korea. Miss Anna May Carrick and Mrs. Scholtz sang, “I have been alone with Jesus”. Mr. J. H. Pollock gave a tribute to the work of our missionaries, giving a challenge to youth to help to carry on this Christian work. Mrs. James Falconer was in .charge of the recrea tion period that followed. A Valentine social will be held next Monday even ing when each one is requested to BLUEVALE United Church Annual Meeting The Woman’s Association sof the United Church served supper to a large number in the Sunday School room on Tuesday evening last week, followed by the congregational meet ing. Rev. C. Tavener presided and opened the meeting with a short de votional service. R. H. McKinnon acted as secretary. Mrs. J. J. Sellers and Bert Garniss gave reports of the activities at Ebenezer, the associated congregation. Ebenezer raised $550 for all purposes. The total receipts for Bluevale were $2057. All departments presented reports. Hearty votes of thanks were tendered Rev. C. Taven er and Mrs. Tavener, to Mrs. W. J. Johnston, organist and choir leader, and to Duncan Stewart, for the assist ance he had rendered the choir. George Thornton and Edward John ston were re-elected, to the Session for a term of three years. During the year there were five deaths, Miss Florence Sheill, Mrs. Grace Snell, Mrs. Ina Lockhart, Mrs. Ross Button and Mrs. Holt. The Y.P.U. is giving $50 and the Woman’s Assoc. $100 toward pay ment of the furnaces. Mr. W. J. John ston took up a subscription among the men at the meeting and received more than $100 for the same purpose. Mr. Tavener pronounced- the Bene diction. Held Skating Party Following the regular meeting of the Y.P.U, of the United Church on Friday evening, the young people en joyed a skating party on the ice on the mill pond, where a huge fire was kindled. After the party they were en tertained at the parsonage where hot dogs and coffee were served. Quilted Two Quilts The regular monthly meeting of the Woman’s Association of the United Church was held in the Sunday School room. The president, Mrs. Earl Ham ilton, presided over a short devotional and business session. The Scripture less.on was read by Mrs. 'Bert Mann. During the afternoon the ladies quilt ed two quilts, one fpr the missionary bale and one for Red Cross. Duncan Stewart spent the week-end with his parents at Stratford and at tended the Normal School “At Home” on Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. Patterson, their son Dick, and daughter, Reta Dell, of Waterloo, accompanied Miss Isabel McKinnon to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McKinnon, on Sunday. BELGRAVE Plan for Day of Prayer Service Mrs. P. S. McEwen opened her home On Thursday afternoon for the regular monthly meeting of the W. M. S. of ICnox Presbyterian, Church, The president, Mrs. James Elliott, presid ed. The Scripture, from the 10th chap ter of St. John, was read by Mrs, Lil- low and Mrs. McEwen led in prayer. The supply allocation of an outfit for a boy, size 34, was received. The key woman, Mrs. W. S. Davidson, along with Mrs. McEwen and Mrs, J. Elliott, was named a committee to meet with representatives from the W.M.S. of the United Church to make arrange ments for the World Day of Prayer programme when the service will be held’ in the Presbyterian Church, Mrs, Municipal Health Scheme Discussed The Februarj' meeting of the Bel grave Farmers’ Club was held last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. W> Procter, with a good attendance present. The president, Martin Gras- by, was in charge. The question of Municipal Health was discussed after the report of Mr. Hoadley’s address given at County Council was given. The Radio Forum was also listened to and discussed. Lunch was served at the close of the meeting. The next meeting will be held at .the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Grasby. Women’s Institute Meets Feb. 18th The Community Activities and Re lief meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 18th, at 2.30 p.m., at the home of iMrs. Herb. Wheeler. Convenors of programme, Mrs. H. Wheeler and Miss Edith Procter. Roll Call—Question Drawer. Current Events—Mrs. Earl Anderson. Music—Miss Nora VanCamp. Ad dress, Mrs. Ed. Wightman. Lunch Com.: Mrs. J. B. Townend, Mrs. N. Keating, Mrs. C. R. Coultes. All the ladies of the community are invited to attend., ' W.M.S. Make Plaps The regular W.M.S. meeting of the United Church, Belgrave, was held in the school room of the church Wed nesday afternoon, Feb. 5th, with the president, Mrs. J. Wheeler, presiding, with 16 ladies present. After reports and discussions, arrangements were made for the pie social to be held on St. Valentine’s night, Feb. 14tli, in the church. “The World Day of Prayer” is to be held m the Anglican Church Feb. 28th. The worship period follow ed when Mrs. H. Wheeler presented the study book “Living Epistles in Korea." Bright, short sketches were given of the life and work of Miss Maria Kim, M.A., of Won Sen, and Miss Maude McKinnon, R.N., a Can adian nurse who is serving in Korea, Mrs. J, Michie then favored with a solo “Sweet Hour of Prayer. The meeting closed with prayer and the benediction. WESTFIELD Miss Jean McDowell, of Goderich, is spending this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. L, McDowell. Mr. Wm., -McDowell, Mr, W. F. Campbell and Rev. H, C> Wilson at tended the Presbytery meeting at Clin ton on Monday. Mr, W. H. Campbell, spent last week with his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Crozier, of Crewe, Mr. and Mrs.- Norman McDowell were Goderich visitors on Monday. . The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Thomas Walsh, in the passing of her sister, Miss‘Janet Craig, of Morris Township. On Monday the caterpillar snow plow journeyed to the farm of Mr. Levi Good on the 4th concession of East Wawanosh to open the road for Mr. Good to .have trucks come to draw logs to market. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cald well and babe, of Blyth? visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Govier. ,Mrs. Gov ier returned home with them and will ■spend 'a few days and will also visit at the home of her son, Mr. Mervin Govier, Morris, before returning home. Mr. Jack Bennett, of the Royal Navy, whose boat' is docked in an Eastern Canadian port, is visiting his uncle, Mr. Wm. Straughan and, Mrs. Straughan. Mr. Marvin McDowell attended the meeting on Friday at Dungannon of the West Wawanosh Fire Insurance Co. On Monday Reeve Raymond Red mond attended the meeting of the Board of Railway Commissioners of Canada which was held at the Court House, at Goderich. Mr. Norman Carter, of Seaforth, visited on Saturday at the home ■ of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Campbell. Mrs. Carter returned home with him. Mr. T. H. Taylor, who has been quite ill with pleurisy, is somewhat im proved. » Mr. Morris Bosman and Mr. Jack Buchanan were Wingham visitors on Monday. The aviators have been making good use of the fine weather we have been having. It is no unusual thing to hear them any hour of day or night or to see their lights as they fly overhead. BLYTH Mr. Branklin Bainton was in Tor onto Wednesday on business. The Horticultural Society are hold ing a social evening Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Memorial .Hall. ’ Miss Cassie Dodds visited her sis ter, Mrs. Wm. Robertson, who is ser iously ill in Wingham Hospital. Mrs. Annie Lydiatt has purchased the home of Mr. Thomas Taylor on King St., possession given April 1. Trinity Church W. A. are holding their annual Pancake Social Shrove SALEM Mr, and1 Mrs. W. A. Cathers enter tained a number of their friends last Saturday night, Mr. and Mrs.’Thomas McMichael spent Friday afternoon with the lat ter’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. Jacob Ca thers, of the B Line, Howick. Mrs. McMichael remained for a couple of days. The Congregational meeting was held in the church on Thursday after noon of last week, The different or ganizations of the church gave reports. Lunch was served by4 the ladies, Mr, apd Mrs. Leslie Bolt visited friends near Belmore last Sunday af ternoon. Mrs. John Fitch visited her sister, Mrs. James Shera and Mr. Sliera, of Gorrie, last week. Mr. Robert Baker spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. Fred Double- dee and Mr, Doubledee, of Belmore vicinity. MORRIS Miss Leia Agar and Miss Helen Turvey spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Vodden and Mr. .and Mrs, Cook at Bly th. Mrs. Ed. Johnston returned home' last Wednesday after spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Har ris and family. Mr. Chas. Johnston is in Chatham hospital with the measles. Sorry to hear Mr. Chas. Johnston is laid up with measles in Catham mili tary hospital., Mr, Elmer Sellers and Mr. Tom Garniss returned home Monday after spending a month training at camp at Chatham. Glad to hear Miss Loreen Hamil ton is getting better. We hope she will soon be. able to be up again,. SOUTH BRUCE PHONE CO. HOLDS ANNUAL Belmore Subscribers Want Connection . with Wroxeter Central At the annual meeting of the South Bruce Rural Telephone Company, R. P. Scott, of Culross, was elected pres ident; J. A. Johnston, of Mildmay, vice-president, and J. N. Schefter, of Mildmay, manager and secretary treasurer. Henry Lantz, of Carrick Township, was elected as a director. The company’s finances are reported in a sound condition and a small gain in the number of subscribers is noted. Walter Renwick, a former president of the company, repeated a request that subscribers at Belmore be connected with the Wroxeter central, The .man ager informed the shareholders the Municipal Board viewed ventures of this kind rather unfavorably. LIGHTERS & PIPES FRESH TOBACCOS And MAGAZINES — At — Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe < Activities Taxpayers may make payments on account of 1941 taxes up to 90 per cept of 1940 taxes. Interest at the rate of Five per cent, per am , aum be allowed on such prepayments. Prepayments of taxes must be made at the1 Town Treasurer’s Office, Town Hall. i . W* A.GALBRAITH, Treasurer,' 1TgwgJ Whigham, io Held Missionary Meeting The Belgrave Young People’s Soc iety met in the school room of the church on Wednesday night with the mtsisonary committee >in charge and Margaret Coulter presiding. Margaret Beattie acted as organist. The lesson was read by Itlsic Cook. The topic, based on the life of Oliver Jackson, missionary to the outposts of Labra* (lor, was given by Goo, Michie. The Speaker made the story of the mis* sionary stand out in a vivid way. Plans were made for the enstttttg week, a skating party, if ice conditions are suitable or an Indoor meeting if wea ther conditions are unfavorable. SKATING Wednesday Evenings Also Saturday Afternoons Saturday Evenings* *• BAND In Attendance .Every Wed nesday Night With regard to Fur Coats, indications for next season are that prices will be higher, and sup plies more or less restricted. If you are at all interested in a new coat, it would be most advisable not to wait till next yearx to buy it. In ANY CASE, DROP IN AND SEE our Dis play of Furs .This Week. You will be delighted with the styles, the quality.and the prices of these special garments. penditures: Schools $8746.51, Munici pal Govt, and Salaries $948.51,' Board of Health $100.00, Charity $186.06, County rates $9757.27, telephones $1,- 314.13, printing, posting, advt., etci, $196.79, school debentures $592.27,. drain debentures $899.39, Police vill age $34.02, misc., $353.98; Road Supt. salary $398.97, roads and bridges $5,- 252,15, making a., total expenditure of $28,780.05. James H. Currie then ten dered his resignation as Treasurer to take effect by April 1st or sooner if Council decided. This resignation was accepted and Council unanimously de cided to combine the offices of Clerk and Treasurer forthwith and later a by-law was passed appointing the pre-,^ sent Clerk as Township Treasurer. The Collectors reported $2,795.45 of 1940 taxes still outstanding. After the passing of a number of ac counts including $1284,00 to the Blyth Telephone System, Council adjourned to meet again on Tuesday, March 4th. A. Porterfield, Clerk. Banish Head Aches and Poor Vision! Keen, comfortable eyesight awaits you with glasses fitted by R. A. Reid, Eyesight Specialist for 22 years. Finest quality glasses at lowest possible prices. R. A. Reid R. 0. Eyesight Specialist Wingham Office in Williams’ Jewelry Store. Every Wednesday morning from 9.00 to noon. Phone 5W. EAST WAWANSOH COMBINE OFFICES OF CLERK - TREAS. 'Council met on Feb, 4th with all the members present. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Com. from the Ont Rural Mun. As soc. asking the Council to become members of that association was ord ered filed. The Board of Transport Commis sioners gave notice of a-meeting to be held in’Goderich on Feb. 10th to hear and consider objections if any re clos ing of the C.N.R. from Clinton to Wingham. The Reeve stated he would be in attendance at this meeting to look after the interests of the Muni cipality. C. R. Coultes ‘waited on the Coun cil requesting a grant in aid of the Belgrave School Fair. $15.00 was vot ed for this* purpose. The Road. Supt was authorized to- attend the Good Roads Convention to be held hi Toronto the last week of February. The Auditors presented their report of receipts and expenditures for 1940 which was accepted > Items taken from the report which will be of interest to the ratepayers are as follows J Tax levies, County rate $9785.75, Township rate $2071.75, telephones $1316.72,' drain assessments $642.28, tile drain age loan $53.88, dog tax $472.06, gen eral school rate, $6644.12, special school rate $3863.10, Sep. school levy $30.08, total taxes on roll of $24,884.- 63. Other sources of revenue included Frov. Treas. rebate, one mill on as- essswont, $1,358.50, also road subsidy $2061.56, railway tax $76.20, rent road grader $41,00, rebate on paint $17.35, -miss., $18,40, & total of $20,359.73. Ex- PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY YOUR ; MAPLE LEAF NO. 4 PEAS ..... PURE ORANGE MARMALADE ... lie Tin 29c Jar GARDEN PATCH GOLDEN CORN....... 11c Tin READY-CUT MACARONI........., 5 Lbs. 25c Fresh Ground While You Wait MELCOURT COFFEE -49c MIRACLE WHIP SALAD SWEET MIXED DRESSING..... 32-Oz. 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