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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-03-06, Page 8^t?Mxsinnjfip.nras ......1IIIIU.....I Hill I.. I. Ill.i Illi I..I .............-m WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, March 6th, 1941' a Show Starts at 8.00 p.m., Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 7.45 and 9.45 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 6th, 7th, 8th ARTHUR LAKE PENNY SINGLETON ——• In —-— “Blondie Brings Up Baby The best of the Blondie series based on Chic Young’s famous comic strip. Also “CHaVIey Chase” “Sport” “Cartoon” “News” * » Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 10, 11, 12th DON AMECHE MARY BETH HUGHES ------In------ “FOUR SONS” A family is divided when a European country is in­ vaded. Also “The Three Stooges” and “Traveltalk” RQQW WHITECHURCH Miss Ruby Conn, who has a leap year birthday, held a birthday tea for relatives and friends Saturday night. \);Rev. J. Pollock has resigned from his position as Pastor of the Presby­ terian Church here, a position which he has ably filled during the past four­ teen years. The community regrets that his health necessitates this move and all hope that the enforced rest will be of great benefit to him. . The W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church and of the United Church held their meeting of the World’s Day of Prayer on Friday afternoon, in the United Church, with the presidents, Miss Merle Wilson and Mrs. Victor Emerson in charge.. Miss Wilson lead In the first part, for prayer in our in­ dividual lives, and Mrs. Emerson in the second part, for prayer for our community and nation, with Mrs. J. Pollock, Mrs. W. Lott and Mrs. W. J. -Coulter leading in prayer. Miss Mild­ red McClenaghan read Psalm 46. In the third section, for the coming of the Kingdom in the realization of a iamily of Nations founded on the Fa­ therhood of God and the Brotherhood oT Man, Mrs. J. H. Pollock, Mrs. Al- bert Walters, Mrs. Mac Ross and Mrs. McQuillan led in prayer. Miss Agnes Gillespie read the Scripture passages in the .fourth part,. The Vision of the Kingdom, with Mrs, Robt. Mowbray and Miss Genevieve Watt leading in prayer, and the singing of the Nation­ al Anthem brought the meeting to a close. The addiess was omitted, as also the duets, which had been pre­ pared, as the meeting was later than usual on account of the funeral serv­ ice. Mrs. T. H. Moore was appointed as Key Woman for this community next year. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Elliott and daughters spent Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Albert Walters, Cul­ ross. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Ritchie and John Smith, of Ripley, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Tiffin. Miss Doris Ritchie, of Lucknow, spent last week with Mrs. Victor Em­ erson. ‘ Mrs. John Kilpatrick and daughter, Gladys, of Lucknow, who spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson, returned home on Fri­ day. Mr. Robinson is well on1 the way to recovery after his recent illness. Colborne Ladies’ Shop -------- PHONE 41 --------- Winter Coats There will be plenty, of cold weather for wearing: a Winter Coat, and we have marvelous values in all wool cloth and warmly lines. $14.95, 21.95, 29.95 GLOVES — A small assortment, regular 95c;. Sale Price Crepe or Wool Dresses Just a few figured and plain crepes, values’ to $6.95, Sale Price........................................ Some smart numbers in all wool or crepe,, val ues to $9.95, Sale Price .. * COMPLETE WITH HYDRAULIC INSTRUMENTS. MAR. 19th F* WED., AT L30 P.M. TALKING PICTURES — DOOR PRIZES Factory Tractor Experts from Ford Mptor Co*, Firestone Tire Co., British American, Oil Co.I* Huron The weekly meeting of the Y.PJJ. in the United Church on Monday ev­ ening, was in charge of Mrs. J. H. Pol­ lock, who read the callato worship, Mrs. Lott had charge of the medita­ tion period, Miss Eileen McClenaghan read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft read the comments. Ed. McClenaghan led in prayer, Ernest Beecroft read a poem and Miss May Carrick sang a solo. The topic “Links Between East and West” was taken by Millan Moore, Mildred McClenaghan and Mrs. Pollock. The first two spoke on the life of Miss Archibald of New Brunswick, who was a missionary for about fifty years in Trinidad, and Mrs, Pollock, told of the busy life of Rev. Yulian Masih, D,D,, of India, who, be­ sides being a teacher and preacher, was a writer of school books, and wrote a dictionary of the Bible in the Hindu language. He was given the honor of D.D. while in Canada before the time of Union. ‘Me was the leader in try­ ing to unite the different churches in India. Mrs, J. p. B^ecrSfZipilayed an organ solo, and the me0ing wasuclo^id by singing “In Christ there is n& $as'f or west” and the society prayer,^' Mr. Jack Pollock rejoined the'Elgin* ^owqr,-about th^ opening of a flower, ghter, Mrs. S, H. Cross, and returned home with them on Sunday, Miss C, Laidlaw has been very,ill with flu during the past week. The Women’s Institute held a dance last Tuesday evening in the Hall with the Gully Jumpers supplying the mus­ ic. This Friday evening they intend to hold a meeting and the contributions will go to the British War Victims’ Fund. Every one is invited to attend. Mrs. Angus MacKenzie, of Culross, has been visiting for the past two weeks at the home of her son, Mr, Dan MacKenzie, Guelph. Mr. MacKenzie has been a patient at St. Joseph's Hos­ pital therer The first week he had two operations on- his eye and last week a more serious one. He is making very good recovery. BLUEVALE Institute Meets March 11th The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held Tues­ day, March 11th (note change of date) at the home of Mrs. J. H. Smith, at @.30 ^’clogk. Roll Call—An Irish joke. ^MSt!!t6-4lf$ Nature put not forth her Regiment at Toronto on Monday af­ ter a two-weeks’ furlough. Mr. Ed. Whitby, of Petawawa, spent the week-end with his wife here at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gibb, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Robinson and Mason Robinson, of Windsor, spent the week-end with his father, Mr. T. Robinson and her parents, Mr.’ and Mrs. Purdon of St. Helens. Mrs. Thos. Moore is spending a few days this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Henderson, of Lucknow. Mrs. Henderson has been sick with the flu. Miss Ruth Robinson spent the week­ end at the home of her sister, Mrs. L. Taylor, who returned from Wingham Hospital on Saturday. Mrs. A. Emerson is still under the doctor's care.. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Conn spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Caslick, of Culross. . ' Don’t forget the concert in the Hall this Friday night in aid of the British War Victims’ Fund. Euchre, a pro­ g-ram, sandwiches, coffee, and danc­ ing with music by local talent, $50.00 is ’the objective, so rally around Fri­ day night. Mrs. Mac Ross fell in the wood-shed on Saturday and twisted her knee bad­ ly, but is.improving. Mr. and Mrs. Hector Mackay will celebrate the sixty-fourth anniversary of their wedding day on Friday, Mar. ■ 7th. The people of this community < join in extending to them bes.t wishes for many more happy anniversaries. Mrs. Russel Moore spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hockley, of London. Mrs. George Tiffin and Mrs. Wesley Tiffin spent a few days lastweek at the home of their aunt, Mrs. Thomp­ son, Toronto. Mr. andi Mrs. Thomp­ son left on Saturday to spend some time at Vancouver. The W.M.S. of the United Church held a tea at the home of Mrs. John Purdon on Thursday last. Mr. Jack Mdlntyre was working in Teeswater last week. The funeral of Mrs. Alec Reid was held from the United Church here on Friday afternoon, with Rev. G. A. Barnard and Rev. J. Pollock in charge. When very young, Mrs. Reid, formerly Jane Ann Gleason, came with her mo­ ther, Mrs. Wm. Gleason, and. her bro­ ther, William, and purchased the store at Langside. She was married to Mr. Alec Reid of Kinloss, who predeceas­ ed her about twelve years ago. They had five children, Grace, the late Mrs. (Dr.) Balfour, of Lucknow, and two sons, Will, of Paris and Russel, of Brantford, and Molly and Pete, who died at Langside. For the past few years she spent the winters with her sons, returning in the spring to her home in Whitechurch. She was in her 85th year, and was much beloved- by all who knew her, since she came here over 15 years ago. The pall-bearers were: Price Scott, Clarence Cox, Rory Ross and Foster Moffatt, and her ne­ phews, Jack and Harry McBurney. This community extends sympathy to the bereaved sons and two grandchild­ ren. Interment was made in Tiffin’s Cemetery. The people of this community gath-‘ ered in the Institute Hall on Friday evening in honour of Fred Newman and Norman Welwood, who leave shortly to train. Games were enjoyed until after lunch when, with Mr, Lance Grain as chairman, presentations were made to these young men by Clarence' Cox, representing the Patriotic Soci­ ety, Mrs. Robt. Mowbray, the Wom­ en’s Institute,'and Agnes Gillespie, the Red Cross Society. With appropriate words they thanked the community for the gifts of sweaters, sox and cigar­ ettes. Dancing was enjoyed until clos-. ing time. Miss Mary MacDonald, of East Wa- wanosh, spent the week-end with Mrs. J. H. Pollock. Mrs. MacNeil has been laid up with an attack of measles. Mrs. J. F. McLean spent last week in Walkerton at the home of her dau- uld live an hour?— Paper on St. Pat- tken. A Contest. ervices At the regulai^sp.vice in the United Church, the pastor, Rev. C. TaYener used as the subject for his sermon, “Visions of Heaven,” Mrs, J. Wick­ stead sang a solo “His Eye Is On The Sparrow.” In Knox Presbyterian Church, Rev. F. G. Fowler spoke on the meeting of Zachariah and the young man who was about to measure the city of Jer­ usalem, printing out that there are higher measurements in the things of the world than just feet and inches, A duet was rendered by Mrs. R. Elliott and Mr. H, A. Ramsay. Paper,on Two Missionaries Given In -the absence of the president, the vice president, Mrs. Edward Johnston, presided at the regular monthly meet­ ing of the W. M. S. of the United Church on Wednesday afternoon last week. The service throughout was in keeping with'the theme “Finding The Way Through Prayer.” Mrs. Arthur Shaw read two Scripture lessons from St, Luke’s Gospel. Mrs. C, Tavener spoke.on the topic from the study book “Living Epistles in Ko^-ea” deal­ ing with the life and work of two Christian women, Maria Kim, an out­ standing' Korean Christian, and Miss Maud McKinnon, one of the mission­ aries of the Church. Mrs. Robert Ni­ cholson rendered a solo. The Roll Call was answered with sentence prayers. Special! prayers were offered for the Korean mission. Day of Prayer Service Held The World Day of Prayer service was' observed on Friday afternoon in Knox. Presbyterian Church. The order of sendee as arranged with the theme “Thy Ki'ndom Come” was carried , out in full, with Mrs. J. J. Elliott as lead­ er, assisted by Mrs. R. J. McLennon.' Scripture passages were read by Mrs. J. Curtis, Mrs. Robt. Shaw and Mrs. R. F. Garniss, and Mrs. Walter Smil- lie, Mrs. Geo. Thornton, Mrs. E. Ni- k 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 SKATING Wednesday Evenings Also o Saturday Afternoons Saturday Evenings. » t J® ■HU ■MB w J f ■ Made To Measure Clothing LET TIP TOP be your fashion guide this Spring. IW </> •cliol, Mrs. Arthur Shaw, Mrs. P. S. McEwen, Mrs. Edward Johnston, Mrs. George Love, Mrs. C. Tavener and Rev. C. Tavener offered prayers. A duet “In The Garden” was rendered byi Mrs. R. H, McKinnon and Mrs. R. Elliott, accompanied by’Mrs. J. C. Higgins. Rev. F. G. Fowler gave the address on the subject of Prayer and the com­ ing of ithe Kingdom of Christ, point­ ing out that Love or Christian Fellow­ ship is the only hope for bringing in the. Kingdom of Christ and that pray­ er is of vital importance. Mrs. Harvey Robertson and Mrs. 'Harry Elliott col­ lected the offering which amounted to $3.50. Ladies Plan Red Cross Work Ten ladies met at the home of Miss Duff on Thursday afternoon. Mrs.. Ji. Wickstead was elected to preside for a short business- session. Letters were read from the’ Canadian Red Cross So­ ciety at Toronto and from Wingham Red Cross Society.. A small quota has been assigned the workers here, con­ sisting of women’s house-dresses, sweaters with sleeves and knitted glov­ es. The quoita was accepted. During the afternoon one quilt was quilted'.. Mrs. Wells' (nee Margaret McVit- tie) and daughter, of Brandon, Man.,, are visiting at the home of (Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Davidson. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McKinney and two daughters spent Sunday with. Mrs. McKinney’s parents at Harriston. Mrs. Joseph Curtis and Mrs-.. Laura Kirton attended the. funeral of their aunt, Mrs. J. H. Rolph at Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Frank. Cressman and. sop, Kitchener, spent Sunday at the. home of Mr. and Mrs., W. S>. David.- son. Mrs. Wells and. daughter, Marie, returned to Kitchener with Mr., and Mrs. Cressman. Arnold C. Lillow, R.C.A.F.,, who has been training at Moncton,, N..B,,. is. en- joying a holiday at his home here.. BELGRAVE A' number of conveners of committees gave a few For wide choice of materials — For authentic styles —- For expert tailoring — In Suits and Topcoats TIP TOP LEADS THE WAY. All One Price $27.50 LADIES’ MODEL SUITS AND COATS $28.75 Order Your Easter Suit Now. - KING’S - I 4 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.fj Wingham Office in Williams’ „ . . « ...* * Jewelry Store. Eyesight Specialist ... ' Every Wednesday morning from 9.00 to noon. Phone 5W. ating committee for the officers for the coming year. The singing of the National Anthem closed the meeting and lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. J; B. Townend, Mrs. N.. Keating, Mrs. C. R. Coultes. Mrs. J. B. Townend' spent a few days in Toronto with her daughter, MLs-s- Jennie Townendi.. C. R. C'oulites and Martin Grasby attended! a meeting, of the United Far- ■ mers’’ Co-Operative in Toronto Thurs­ day last.. Mrs. A. Manning-,. Vice Pres, of Bel­ grave Red’. Cross,, attended the meeting of’ the* Red' Cross held! in Toronto Fri­ day. The- Young People’s Society of the United Chuireili met in the school room of the church on ‘ Wednesday night, with the Fellowship Committee in charge'.. The chair was taken/by Wm. McClenaghan with Mrs. Keating pre­ siding at the organ. The lessor! was read' by Annie Cook. Edith Wallace 1’ed' the devotions; The topic was an. address on “Religion and the Man in the Street” and was ably given by Mrs. C’. Logan. Red Cross Meeting Friday Afternoon. A general meeting of the Belgrave Red Cross will be held on Friday af­ ternoon at 2 o’clock when the report of the Red Cross Provincial Council meeting held in Toronto Feb. 28th, will be given. It is hoped -there will be a good attendance present so that plans may be made for furthering the work Of this society. . Red Cross Dance The Belgrave Red Cross Society sponsored a euchre and dance Tues­ day with a good attendance. This dance was planned for Tuesday night and then Friday night the previous week, but owing >to storms and impas­ sable roads, had to be postponed. The winners for euchre were Mrs. J. C. Procter and E. Wightman who offer­ ed their prizes (each one bushel of spy apples) for sale. The winner of the door prize (war savings stamps) was Miss Lilia Taylor. Music for the dancing was furnished by local talent. The committee thanked all who don­ ated prizes, music and lunch and help­ ed to make the evening a success. t PHONE 161 1- •’*’ PROMPT DELIVERYInstitute Held Interesting, Meeting, The February meeting of the Wo­ men’s’Institute was held, at the home of Mrs. H, Wheeler with a good at­ tendance of members and visitors.. Mrs. N, Keating, the president, was in charge. Donations of 50ic per mem­ ber were received for the Central War Fund of the Federated Women’s In­ stitutes, standing thoughts on their work. The members also reported their work done m sew­ ing or knitting for Red Cross. This meeting was in charge of Mrs. H. Wheeler and Edith Procter, the con­ veners for the Community Activities and Relief. The roll call was answer­ ing a question relating to our own community. Mrs. Earle Anderson was in charge of current events and stress­ ed the necessity of remembering the needs of the people at home as well as refugees and others and said that health and education,must be remem­ bered also. All were encouraged to save and collect all things which might prove of help in the furthering of war work. It was decided to bring old pieces of cotton or linen to the next meeting and these would be sent in to be used in Sky Harbor Airport Hospital. Mrs, Ed. Wightman gave a very in­ teresting and instructive talk’ on the Home and School Association, its aifns and work accomplished in bringing the homeland school together and how much can be done to help the teacher in her work and how all inust work to keep the homes and through them the, community and the nation, what wo wish them to be, It was decided to quilt a quilt at the nekt meeting which will be held at the home of Mrs, G Logan, Mrs. N. Keating, Mrs, J, G Procter and Mrs, H. Wheeler were named as a notnitv MELCOURT 69clb. COFFEE .....49c lb. Texas Golden GRAPEFRUIT JUICE FRIAR BRAND FLAKED TUNA...........19c tin Clove Leaf Red Cohoe SALMON........... 31c Tall Tin Tin I BRUNSWICKI CHICKEN HADDIE .. 19c Tin I Country Club Red Sockeye I SALMON.... ....23c Small Tin MacLaren’s Imperial JELLY POWDERS 5 Pkgs. 25c LUCKNOW WHEATLETS READY-CUT 6 lbs. 29c MACARONI ... 5 lbs. 25c York Pure PORK SAUSAGE.......... Maple Leaf Smoked BACK BACON . 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