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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-02-27, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, February 27, 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, Feb. 27, 28, Mar. 1st ANN SOTHERN LEE BOWMAN SLIM SUMMERVILLE ------In------ “GOLD RUSH MAISIE” A comedy drama in which Maisie takes charge of a mining camp. Also “Edgar Kennedy Comedy” “Cartoon” “News” Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, February 3, 4, 5 ROBERT TAYLOR GREER GARSON LEW AYRES ------In------ “REMEMBER” A lively comedy with good plot and dialogue. Also “MARCH OF TIME” and “Musical” BELGRAVE 31« Rexall BirthdaySale MONEY SAVING PRICES Feb. 2Oth to Mar. 1st FEATURE VALUES Langlois Lavender Shaving Cream and 2 Packages Star Razor Blades for-------------------.....................53c 3 Regular 90c Packages Halibut Cod Liver Oil Capsules all 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 and 15c Linen Finish Pad, both - 15c Rikers A.B.S. & C. Tablets.......................... 2 for 23c Playing Cards...-...............................-........................—........25c Pk. Pliofilm Case of 5 Powder Puffs and 25c Cara Nome Face powder 25c Klenzo Dental Plate Brush, 50c Dental Fix Powder, both 75c value, for Vacuum Bottles .... 100 Kelp Tablets .... 59c 39c 4 Square Peroxide...—........13c 50c Cocoanut Oil Shampoo..-...19c REMEMBER THE DATES: , FEBRUARY ZOth to MARCH 1st McKibbon’s Drug Store PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY X' XvithinV I K YOUR J BUDGE D J CLOVER LEAF RED COHOE SALMON Tall tin 31c ALLEN’S APPLE JUICE ............. 20-Oz. Tin 10c III .II.M.! hill I...U < Smith’s Four O’Clock BLACK TEA LIFEBUOY HEALTH SOAP................. .. 4 Cakes 25c MAPLE LEAF SOAP FLAKES .......Family Box 59c lb. 69c CALUMET BAKING POWDER 12-Oz. Tin 19c MADE-RITE PASTRY PLOUR...........24-Lb. Bag 69c PICAKESHORTENING...-...2 Lbs. 27c SNOWDRIFT COCOANUT ..25c Lb. Ground Fresh While You Wait MELCOURT COFFEE lb. 49c MacLAREN’S JELLY POWDERS...........5 Pkgs* 25c vancamp tomatoJUICE.. ...... 3 20*02. Tins 25c CHOICE MEATY40-50 PRUNES........ 2 Lbs. ,25c maple leaf NO. 4 PEAS...-lie Tin York Pure PORK SAUSAGE ,. . Maple Leaf Spiced PORK LOAF Maple Leaf Skinless WEINERS 20c Lb. 39c Lb. 25c Lb. KING’S CHOICE . TOMATOES 2 Large Tms 25cNature’s Best Whole Kernel CORN...........2 16*oz. tms 27c Urge Iceberg HEAD LETTUCE Sweet Juicy Navel ORANGES . Domestic SPY a^^LE^-’ Texas Seedless GRAPEFRUIT , , __ Serve by Saving. Get Your Coupons for Free War Savings Stamps' Here. ..... 10c Head ,.... 25c Dozen 6 Qt. Basket 30c 5 for 25c Storm Causes Postponements The storm this past week has been one of the worst of the winter and there was very little stir on the roads last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The storm resulted in the Red Cross Euchre and Dance being postponed Tuesday and again Thursday night, The Women’s Institute was also call­ ed off Tuesday and Wednesday, Y. P, S. on Wednesday night. On Wednes­ day* the two carloads of high school students were -unable to make the daily trip to Wingham. The highway was opened on Friday and greatly improv­ ed Saturday and on Sunday afternoon a plow opened the 9th of Wawanosh and down to the C.N.R, station. The 5th of Morris was opened Saturday evening. Farmers’ Club Meet March 4th The March- meeting of the Belgrave Farmers’ Club will be held at the home of ,Mr. and Mrs. Martin Grasby on Tuesday evening,'March 4th. All those interested are invited to attend. Members please bring sandwiches, Mrs. O. G. Anderson spent a days in Hamilton and Toronto. BLUEVALE few Here Is Good Red Cross News The Bluevale Red Cross Society made .the following shipment which represents three weeks’ work: 18 suits pyjamas, 2 doz, bloomers, 4 night­ gowns, 10 pairs step-ins, 6 hot water bottle covers, 2 baby shirts, 1 baby jacket, 3 quilts, 1 pullover sweater, 1 pair wristlets, 2 helmets, 2 scarfs, 10 pair two-way mitts, 36 pair socks. Sunday Services At the morning service in Knox Presbyterian Church, Rev. F. G. Fow­ ler used for his subject “The Problems of Life and How They Are Solved by Taking Christ -into ’’One’s Life.” Rev. C. Tavener, pastor of the Unit­ ed Ch-urch, spoke from 2nd Kings, chapter 5, which dealt with the life of Naaman, Captain of the host of the king of Syria. He was a mighty man of valour but he was a leper. Meetings Were Cancelled The monthly meeting of the W. M. S. of the United Church, also -the weekly meeting of the Y.P.U. were cancelled, owing to the "severe storm and bad road conditions. ——— ■ % Day of Prayer Friday The World Day of Prayer service will be observed on Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock in Knox Presbyterian Church. An invitation is extended to all the ladies of the community to join with the members of the W.M.S. of United Church and- the Presbyterian Church. The theme for the service is “Thy Kingdom Come.” Miss Isobel McKinnon, Kitchener,, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McKinnnon. W. H. McKinney, of Bluevale, and Eldon McKinney,, of Toronto, have purchased the chopping mill property fr-om John McLeod, getting posses­ sion on Thtirsday, February 20th. The wind charger at the garage of Fred Hollenbeck was blown down dur­ ing the storm of the past week and was damaged to some extent. A chimney fire at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Peacock, 1st con. of Morris, on Sunday morning, caused considerable damage to the roof be­ fore it was brought under control. SALEM beenMr. Wilfred Weir, who has training at Winnipeg, is spending liis leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Weir. ' • Mr. Alfred Bates, who is training at Gravenhurst, is spending his vacation with friends in this locality. Mr. Eldred Cathers, of Fort Erie, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cathers. Mrs. Thomas McMichael Spent a few days with her Mrs, Jacob Cathers, ner, Howick. Mr, been so well lately. Mrs, 4John McCreery, from near Molesworth, visited on Sunday with her daughter, ,Mrs. Ira Neill and Mr, Neill. She also spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Cath­ ers and other friends. Miss Gladys Weir, of Wroxeter, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Weir. Mr, Thomas Martin is slowly proving from his recent illness, hope to see him all right soon. parents, Mr. and of the B. line cor- Cathers lias not WHITECHURCH Im* We Born—In Wingham, on Sunday, February 16th, to Mr, and Mrs, M, Templeman (nee Dorothy Hutchison) a daughter, Dianne Grace, John Bell and Ernest Thompson, of Pine River, visited on Sunday with (Mr. and Mrs, J. H, Pollock, The ladies of this community are invited to attend the World's Day of Radio Service Phone 171 for Quick Guaranteed Repairs, Member of Radio Manufacturers' Service PATTISON Radio Service LIGHTERS & PIPES FRESH TOBACCOS And MAGAZINES At - Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke. Shoppe ARENA Activities HOCKEY Intermediate “B” Wed., Feb. 26 Group Finals PAISLEY At WINGHAM Admission: Adults 35c SKATING Wednesday Evenings Also Saturday Afternoons Saturday Evenings. B prayer,” Charlie Moore read the com- . meats on the Scripture lesson. “Life’s Symphony” was read by J. D. Bee­ croft, and Clarence McClenaglian play­ ed an organ solo, Mildred. Moore told the story of St. Valentine, a^d Mrs. Falconer led in prayer. The topic^-. “Can Human Nature Change?” was ably taken by Miss Genevieve Watt. As the social for last week had to be postponed; all joined in the Valentine recreation period, in charge of Mrs. Falconer, Miss Yuill and Miss Hunter, Lunch was served, and the - National Anthem closed the meeting, Salvage Campaign The Junior Red Cross Society of S.S. No. -10, Kinloss, will conduct a Salvage Campaign in this section, The proceeds will go to the local society, The following- materials will be collect­ ed: magazines, newspapers, books, cardboard and paper boxes, scrap pap­ er, rags and carpet, shoes, leather or rubber; steel, cast iron, batteries, li­ cense plates, tires, metal, aluminum, lead, brass and cop-pet, tinfoil, bones bottles .and glass, tin cans (clean), metal tubes (shaving and tooth paste). This may be left at the school any time, or will be collected after March 3. Nothing will be too small or too big to contribute. x Mrs. John Kilpatrick and Glayds, of Lucknow, are spending this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rob­ inson, and Mrs. Wheeler returned to her home in Morris on Monday. BLYTH Reeve Morritt was in London Fri­ day on business. , The Continuation School Concert, which was to be held last Friday even­ ing, was postponed on account .of the storm. Mr. Russell Dougherty received a consignment of Dodge cars this week. The regular meeting of the Red Cross will be held Tuesday, March 4. A number of men and teams are busy hauling snow off the front street. Mrs. Wm. Laidlaw has returned from visiting friends at Sarnia. Mr- and Mrs. John Ferguson, Exet­ er, visited friends in town Monday. Sergeant John McNall is spending a few days with his family in town. Group 1 of the W. A. of the Unit­ ed Church held a successful tea and baking sale Saturday. Mr. Wm. Logan, who was taken seriously ill While visiting friends in Brigden, is somewhat improved which is gratifying news to his friends. The annual Pancake Supper of the W. A. of the Anglican Church, held Tuesday. PRESENTATION was Bel-Mr. and Mrs, Norman Baiers, more, who are moving to Mitchell, were presented on Monday evening with a studio couch and two occasion­ al chairs by friends and patrons, at a social held "at Lane’s School. About two hundred were present, taxing the capacity of the school. Mr. and Mrs. Baiers are held in high esteem and the neighborhood is very sorry that they are leaving, but wish them every, suc­ cess. Dancing to Wilfred Brown’s or­ chestra, was enjoyed following the presentation. Human pride is human weakness. Self-knowledge, humility, and love are divine strength.—Mary Baker Eddy. $ sf' * Wisdom is the principle -thing; therefore get wisdom; and with alf thy getting get understanding.—Proverbs 4:7. «■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■»■■■■■■■■■■■■■] ■______ — » — __~ Prayer, which is being held on Fri- I day, Feb. 28th, at 3 p.m., in the Pres­ byterian Church. The regular month­ ly meeting of the W.M.S. of the Unit­ ed Church was postponed last week on account of the storm and the ladies will meet at the home of Mrs, J. G. Gillespie on Friday at 2 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Mowbray‘have received word from their son, M;cKen- | zic, and he is now stationed at the | Gunnery arid Bombing School at I Mossbank, Sask. j The service in the Presbyterian | Church on Sunday was in charge of I the W.M.S., with the president, Miss j Merle Wilfon, in the chair. Mrs. J. j Pollock led in prayer, and Mrs. A. Me- I Quillan and Mrs. Robt. Mowbray gave | the talk on the general survey of the | Mission Work of the Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. Pollock was in charge of the christening service that follow­ ed, when three babies were christened, Kathleen Annetta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher, Richard Allison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rhys Pollock, and William Alexander,, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack McIntyre. Mr. Fred Newman reported in Lon­ don on Monday morning, and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Connelly, of Culross, have rented Mr. Naylor’s farm, getting po- session on April 1st. Mr. Wm. Robinson has been under the doctor’s car during the past week, suffering from an attack of bronchial pneumonia. His daughter) Mrs. Cecil Wheeler, Morris, has been there for the past week. Ernest Robinson.; is al­ so laid up with a sore back. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rintoul and Miss Marjorie Purdon*of St. Helena,* and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Curran and son Spent Sunday with their parents, Mr, and Mrs" Robt. Purdon. Mr. Purdon has been laid up during the past week with flu. Mrs. Harold Sparling spent the week-end at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Jack Henderson, Lucknow. All the children who have been out of school with chicken pox, have now fet-urned to their studies. Mrs. ICenneth Weaver and gfandson Billy Boyd, who spent the past two months with her son, Kenneth, of Sud­ bury, returned home last Friday. ■ Mrs. W.M.S. of the United Church held teas at the home of Mrs. John Gaunt, Mrs, Jas, Falconer and Mrs. J. H, Pollock recently. The weekly meeting of thcY.P.U. of the United Church was in charge of Mrs. Jas, Falconer on Monday night, and she gave the cal! to worship, with Miss Myrtle Yuitl reading the Scrip* ture lesson, and all read the hymn, “Gracious Spirit dwell with me in ■ GROUP 1 - ■ a w N M Men’s Heavy Mackinaws Reg. $9.50..................... Sale $6.75 Riding Breeches Men’-s $5.00...................... Sale $2.95 Stanfield’s Blue Label Underwear Shirts and Drawers All Sizes............................? 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