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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-02-20, Page 8WAGE EIGHT * WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, February 20, 1941 Show Starts at 8,00 p.m., Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 7,45 and 9,45 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday,February 20, 21, 22 Copyright 1939, Paramount Pictures Inc, SPECIAL Also “March of Time” “Travelogue” “News” Matinee Saturday af­ ternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, February 24, 25, 26 WARNER BAXTER ALICE FAYE In “BARRICADE ” A newspaper man and a girl flee together during the invasion of China. Also “Crime Does Not Pay” “Andy Clyde Comedy” “Sport Subject” The proceeds from the Wednesday Night presenta­ tion will be donated to the British War Victims' Fund. 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. Wingham Office in Williams’ * « * . . t „ ... * * Jewelry Store. Eyesight Specialist _ Every Wednesday morning from 9.00 to noon. Phone 5W. BELGRAVE W.M.S. Held Social A very pleasant time was spent on Friday night when the members of the W.M.S. held a social evening in the basement of the church. There was a good attendance present and crokinole rand Chinese checker games were en­ joyed. The winners for crokinole were Mrs. J. C. Procter and George Michie, for Chinese checkers, Mabel Coultes •and Jas. R. Coultes. Following the ■Tgames, lunch of sandwiches and pie was served. During the lunch time, piano music by Miss Velma Wheeler, was enjoyed. Mrs. Harvey Watson, of London, was a visitor with her sister, Mrs. W. Dunbar. Miss Martha Armstrong, Windsor, with Mr. and Mrs, W. Armstrong. Sqpday School Diplomas Presented An interesting feature of the morn­ ing service in Knox United Church on Sunday was the'presentation of dip-* PHONE 161 MW PROMPT DELIVERY I I FOUR O’CLOCK BLACK TEA.................69c Lb. DALTON’S MELCOURT COFFEE.........................49c Lb. SPECIAL 1 NATURE'S BEST CHOICE WHOLE KERNEL CORN PURE ORANGE MARMALADE...2-Lb. Jar*29c AYLMER' PIE CHERRIES’..... 15-Oz. Tin 15c MAPLE LEAF NO. 4 PEAS ..... SPECIAL VALUE! MacLAREN'S JEtLY POWDERS , KING’S CHOICE 11c Tin TOMATOES------------... 2 Tins.JSc CHRISTIE’S EXCEL SALTED SODAS 24b, Box 29c CHOICE MEATY 40-59 PRUNES 2 Lbs. 25c FANCY DRIED ' _ PEACHES ....... ............19c Lb. READY-CUT MACARONI............5 Ltrs, 25c CHOICE DRIED APRICOTS .......................... 30c Lb. AUSTRALIAN SEEDLESS RAISINS ...................2 Lbs. 23c York Pure Pork SAUSAGE............... 20c Lb. Maple Leaf Smoked BACK BACON ...... 50c Lb. Maple Leaf SKINLESS WEINERS ...... 25c Lb. PICAKE MAPLE; LEAF SHORTENING ........ 2 Lbs. 27c PURE LARD ..lie Lb. Large Iceberg HEAD LETTUCE..........10c Head Sweet Juicy Navel ORANGES........ 25c Dozen Texas Seedless GRAPEFRUIT ..............5 to25c Large Firm Local CABBAGE .. ■■■.■■. 10c Head Shop Here and Get Coupons for Free War Savings Stamps. v lamas and seals for regular attendance at Sunday school during the year of 1940. The awards were distributed by Goldie Wheeler, Supt. of the Sunday School. Those who received the aw­ ard for first year attendance received a diploma and were; Marlene Mao Kenzie, Mary Wheeler, Mrs. M. Gras­ by, Donna Anderson, Lloyd Anderson, Mrs. N. Keating, Catherine Keating, and Bill Manning. Those receiving the third year seal were: J. S. Procter, Marjorie MacKenzie, Edith McClen- auhan and Thelma McGuire; fourth year seal, Lois McGuire; ;fifth year seal, Bob Grasby; sixth year seal, K, Wheeler, Freda Jordan, Norma Keat­ ing; seventh year, Mabel Coultes, An­ na Grasby, Marjorie Grasby; eighth year, Edith Procter and Ross Ander­ son, Skating Party Cancelled The weekly meeting of the United Church Young People’s Society was held, in the school room of the church on Wednesday night last. It had been planned that a skating party would be held on the Belgrave rink with wein- ers, buns and coffee after, Warm wea­ ther, however, had made the ice unfit for use. A program for an indoor soc­ ial was quickly planned and a very en­ joyable evening resulted. There was a good attendance. congratulated on the amount of work being done. The following is a list of articles shipped out this week; 39 prs, men’s socks; 8 helmets; 3 pr. gloves; 4 pr, rifle mitts; 2 pr. air force mitts; 4 pr. half mitts; ;3 pr. wristlets; 5 men’s*sweaters; 2 multiwraps; 3 scarv­ es; 1 pr. knee caps; for Refugees — 2 pr, pillow cases, 6 complete babies’ layettes, with blankets, socks, bonnets, etc.; 3 baby’s gowns;; 1 pr. doz. wash ch coats. Mrs. James spent last week with her daughters, Mrs, Mac Stewart and Mrs. Archie McDonald., Pte, Glen Martin, of Hamilton, spent the week-end at his home here, Mr. Evans McKee and Miss Etta McKee spent a few days visiting with friends in Stratford recently. WHITECHURCH Mr. Jack Gillespie is in Toronto, taking a course in electric welding, Mr. John Laidlaw has been very low at his home here during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Conn spent Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs, Hardie Simpson, Culross. Mr. Mac McNeil, from the training school at Woodstock, spent the week­ end at his home here, Harold Gaunt spent the week-end with relatives * in Stratford, ‘and took in the hockey match in Toronto, on Saturday night. Mr. Fred Newman holds his sale this Tuesday and leaves on Thursday to train in London. Mr. Jack Pollock, of the Intellig­ ence Section of the Elgin Regiment at Toronto, is home-on furlough for two weeks. . Mrs. Henderson, of Powasson, is visiting with her aunt, Miss C. Laid­ law. Mrs. Ben McClenaghan, Melvin, Ir­ win and Faye, have been'laid up with a severe attack of flu during 'the past week. Mr. Graham Garbutt, of Winnipeg, who is at St. Thomas with the R.C.A. F., spent the week-end looking up rela­ tives in this-community. He is the son of the former Polly Garbutt, and Mrs. George McClenaghan 'held a family re­ union at her home on Sunday after- i noon, so that all could become better j acquainted. j Mr. Wm, Robinson has been laid ' up with an attack of flu. Mr. Jack McIntyre, who has been working at Hamilton, spent the week-' end with his wife and family at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Falconer. Mr. Angus MacDonald, of St. Hel­ ens, has hired with Mr. Aldin Ptlrdon for the next few weeks. ( The Y.P.U. of the United Church postponed their Valentine Social to Friday evening, on account of the storm on Monday night. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held in the In­ stitute Hail on Tuesday last, with the President, Mrs. Grain, in charge. Af­ ter the opening exercises, the ladies decided to hold a program, with the Culross Play, on Feb. 25th, with the Gully Jumpers supplying the music for the dance following. The Roll Call was answered by “Laws I’d Like to Change’*. Many mentioned the saloon question, and the long summer school courses for teachers. - A pap el* on Leg­ islation, was given by Mrs. V. Emer­ son, on Health units, Mother's Allow­ ances, and making a will. Billie King gave two selections on the mouth-org­ an. Miss Olive Terriff gave a paper on “What the Women of the Red Cross have accomplished since war be­ gan. Mrs. Robt. Ross sang “I’ve a gold mine in the sky.” Mrs. J. Bur- chill gave a -reading “The Forbidden Topic” and Miss Grace Richardson gave two readings “Madeovers” and “Something Nice About You.” The meeting was closed by singing the Na­ tional Anthem. Mrs, J. Pollock had charge of the Red Cross meeting that followed, wheti work was given out,1 and collected. The ladies have pur­ chased 60 yds. more of flannelette, and more sewing will be ready this week. «T>, MOLESWORTH VI caps, 2 child’s slips; 4 pants; 1 doz. towels; 1 >ths; 8 quilts ahd two Sangster, of Wroxeter, MORRIS COUNCIL Minutes of Council meeting, Mor­ ris, held in the Township Hall, Tues­ day, Feb. 11th, 1941, Members were all present, the Reeve presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The Auditors presented their report which the Council accepted as correct and satisfactory. By-law No. 4, a by-law to provide for road expenditure in 1941, was read and passed. There was a goodly number of ap­ plicants for the position of Clerk, The Council had a difficult task making a choice among so many capable appli­ cants but George Martin was selected and his duties commence July 1, 1941. The Board of Health held their op­ ening meeting for 1941 and the (M. H. O. reported the municipality free from communicable diseases. It was agreed on motion of Coultes and Wheeler, that this Council send a resolution to the Legislative Assem­ bly requesting that legislation be en­ acted empowering each municipality to put into effect a municipal control of medical service where such service shall be approved by referendum vote of the "municipality. Johnston - .Michie, that we send the Reeve to the Good Roads Convention at Toronto. Next Council meeting March 10th, at the Hall. . A. MacEwen, Clerk. BELMORE Again the warning to keep matches out of the reach-of 'children came viv­ idly before us when 'the little daugh- Radio Service Phone 171 for Quick Guaranteed Repairs. Member of Radio Manufacturers’ Service PATTISON Rsidio Service LIGHTERS & PIPES FRESH TOBACCOS And MAGAZINES — At — Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe ARENA Activities HOCKEY Intermediate “B” Wed., Feb. 19 We’re getting ready for Spring with a store-wide Clearance of Winter Lines. With the prospect, next season, of higher prices and restricted supplies, this sale will be a boon to thrifty buyers. ' 69c SLIPS 69c For only 69c you can treat your- / self to some smoothly fitting’ slips f rom’our regular 1.00 and 1.50 lines. We are also clearing one line of 1.95 Satin Slips at 149. Rayon Panties - reg. 59c.........39c LINEN TOWELLING Here’s a real special from our stock of Pure Linen Towelling. Fancy Stripe - reg, 49c yd. - 5 yds. for 1.95. Plain Stripe - reg.35c - 5 yds. 1.19. (Limit Per Person - 5 Yds.) - -CORSETS We have some unusually fine values in broken lines of founda­ tions and brassieres. You can pur­ chase them now at a Price Reduc­ tion of 30% to 50%. . CURTAINS Be ready for Spring with some of these1'.fresh new curtains. Creams Frills with tie-backs 1.19pr. Single Pairs of Broken Lines, are Clearing at Half-Price! Ecru Net Curtains......................................................................................... Bath Towels - - Big Absorbent Towels, from our regular 69c stock .. Bath Mats - - Attractive solid colours in,a heavy weight -,reg. 1.25 .. Ibex Flannelette Blankets - - Pink or Blue Borders............. ............... Pure White Saxony Flannelette - - 30 inches wide............................7 y ............................ ..............36 inches wide..............................5 y Colonial Pillow Cases - - reg. 98c quality ... White Bleached Cotton - - 36 inches wide . .. 76 inclies Unbleached Sheeting - - reg. 65c .. 36 irich Factory Cotton................................... Quilt Batts - regularly selling for 39c ...... * NIGHT GOWNS • Attractive Crepe and Rayon Gowns, in Pinks and Blues, at a big saving. Reg. 1.98 .............v.. 1.29 White Flannelette Gowns.......69c PULLOVERS Children’s all . wool Sweaters, made from pure bo’tany yarns - the best and warmest for school wear. Sizes 4 to 8 ... ............................98c * COATS All our stock of Ladies’ Coats in either trimmed or untr'immed mod­ els are sacrificed 20% to 50%. Buy Now and Save Money. BOYS’ WINDBREAKERS. A real buy for boys who need warm, serviceable clothing. You can save $1.00 to $1.50 on these all wool jackets. Reg. 2.95, 3.50 .. 1.98 WHIPCORD BREECHES Made with double seat and knees for’boys’ sturdy wear .... 1.19 pr. Golf Pants - brown, grey.........98c MEN’S FELT HATS Quality fur and wool felt hats, all regularly 1.95 and 2.95. Assort­ ed sizes and colours. Now only 69c. / Children’s one-piece Snow Suits - - SizesChildren’s one-piece Snow Suits - - Sizes 2 to 6 .... Ladies’ All Wool Pullovers - reg. 2.95 - clearing at Misses’ and Women’s Dresses (half sizes included) Special Clearing of Higher Priced Dresses.............. Men’s Merino Combinations - - reg. 1.49 .................. Sheepskin Coats - - wool melton lining .................... Work Shirts - - reg. values 1.39......................... . . .. Cottoinade Work Pants - - reg. 1.98 A........................ .... 2.49 .... 1.98 .... 3.49 5.95, 7.89 .... 98c .... 5.95 .... 69c . -.39 pr. KING’S The Patriotic Society held a very enjoyable Valentine Tea on Tuesday afternoon lit the United Church base­ ment with over fifty members present. Two quilts were quilted and consid­ erable other sewing as well aS knitting done. The tea table was appropriately decorated with red hearts and tapers. The Business period was ably conduct­ ed by Mrs. M. Cumming and also read a card received from Miss Jessie Sang- ster, R.N., who is nursing in a hospital in Devon, Bug. The ladies are to be Group Semi-Finals LUCKNOW „ At WINGHAM Admission: Adults 35c SKATING Wednesday Evenings Also Saturday Afternoons Saturday Evenings. ter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ethering- ton (nee Alma Abram) was so severe­ ly burned that she died Thursday from the effects. When discovered her clothing was a mass of .flames. The Sorrowing family have oui* deepest sympathy. The Young People of the Presbyter­ ian Church had for their guests’Mon­ day evening at a skating party, the United Church young people. They had a most enjoyable time on the ice. Lunch was served in the basement of the Presbyterian Church and the young men lined tip and met their Valentines as they came down the stairs, but this wasn’t: for keeps. Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Shutter opened het home for the meeting of the Women’s Institute when thirteen were present. A Bonspeil was talked over. They decided to hold it at the home oft Mrs. Shorter. Mrs. Play ter gave another demonstration On cook­ ing prunes and making fruit sponge. Mrs. Elmer Elim had the motto. Mrs. Wm. Edwards gave a reading. Roll Call—Precautions for Colds. Some people are so cold all the time that they never catch a .cold. # Tuesday evening all roads led to Riversdale when friends of 'Mr, and Mrs, George Herd motored over to spend the evening with them. Thursday, the crokinole club gather­ ed .at the home of M. Jeffray, nets this time were Mrs. Wm. ,*md Jack Holland., Mrs. R. J« Douglas is still pDorly, 31s. Rexall Birthday Sale MONEY SAVING PRICES Feb. 2,0th to Mar. 1st / FEATURE VALUES Langlois Lavender Shaving Cream and 2 Packages Star Razor Blades for ......................................... 1„ , 53c 3 Regular 90c Packages Halibut Cod Liver Oil Capsulesi’ail "for $2.00 Lady. Dainty Cleansing Tissue and a 50c bottle’Rexall Nose and Throat Relief'with. Ephidrine, both for....... ................ 50c 25c Camelia Perfume and 50c Camelia Powder, Both for .......... 59c 25c Le Clair Linen Envelopes ahd 15c Linen Finish Pad, both - 15c Rikers A.B.S. & C. Tablets .................................................... 2 for 28c Playing Cards —........................... *...25c Pk. Pliofilm Case of 5 Powder Puffs and 25c Cara Nome Pace Powder All iot ............................ 29c 25c KlenzO Dental Plate Brush, 50c Dental Fix Powder. both 75c value, for......................................................... Vacuum Bottles . 100 Kelp Tablets ....... 59c 39c 4 Square Peroxide 18c 50c COcoantit Oil Shampoo ........... ,19c Win- King quite Don’t j>ut things off, lsttt them over. REMEMBER THE DATES: FEBRUARY XOth to MARCH 1st McKibbon’s Drug Store ifrfiiitiiiftur.l*-