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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-03-27, Page 8" •’ rAGE KIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE/HMES Show Starts at 8.00 p.m., Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 745 and 9.45 p.m Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 27, 28, 29 WILLIAM BOYD RUSSELL HAYDEN ------In — “THE SHOWDOWN” A Western picture with Hopalong Cassidy. Also “Cartoon” “Popular Science” “Sport” “News” Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 31, April 1, 2 TONY MARTIN RITA HAYWORTH ------In------ ‘MUSIC IN MY HEART’ The romantic singing star of the air waves weaves his melodic spell on the screen. Also “Buster Keaton Comedy” “Cartoon” “Sport $2.95 for Spring? Three-Piece SUITS $19.50 New Lightweight HATS What Do You Need Everything for the well dressed man . . . shirts, hose, ties, hats and suits that represent the latest styles in their lines . . . . priced for men of every income. March specials feature ISARD’S MEN’S SHOP s n WHITECHURCH Mrs. Henry Godkin is moving this week to her new home in Wingham. Donald Martin and Eugene Keis- water made an enforced stay in Kin­ cardine last week-end. When they •couldn’t get home with their car, on account of blocked roads, they tried the train, and when it got blocked, •.they stayed all night at a farm house. Wedding Bells are ringing. Mr. Alec. Mowbray, of Lucknow, ■visited on Friday with his father, Mr. John Mowbray. Mrs. Alec Rintoul is spending a few days at the home of her son, Mr. Jack Rintoul. Mr. John Mirehouse, from Biggar, Sask., is visiting this week with his aunt, Mrs. Robt. Ross. Mr. Jack Jamieson has been very ill with a heart condition during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs, Sam Reid, of Ashfield. Miss Agnes Wilson, R.N., of Whit­ by, spent last week with relatives in Wingham, and with her mother, Mrs. James Wilson. Mrs. Walter Lott spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Mackay, of Brussels. Dr. and Mrs. Harold Robinson and children, of Walkerton, spent Sunday Best Bets for ’41 Hanna’s And TOP COATS Individual Tailored Clothes 3 Hanna & Co., Feature .. with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. The Kinh>ss ladies have been hold­ ing Red Cross quiltings at the homes of Mrs. Russel Gaunt, Mrs. Robert Ross, and on Tuesday at the homo of Mrs. Thos. Gaunt. Several robins and red-winged black-birds were noticed in this vicin­ ity on Sunday. Mr. Kenneth Weaver, with the troops, at Paris, spent the week-end here. His sale was postponed until this Friday. Mr. John Simpson was in Kintail on Monday .attending the funeral of his ■brother, the late Dr. A. A. Simpson, the “Beloved Country Doctor" of Ash­ field.Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Stewart and family, of Langside, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Laidlaw, who celebrated their twentieth wedding an­ niversary on Saturday. Mrs. Harold Sparling left last vjeek to be with her husband in Toronto for a week.Mrs. Graydon Cox and Donna, of Conniston, are visiting for a few weeks with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Mac Ross. Mr. Bertram Curran, of Lucknow, spent the week-end with his brothel, Mr. Jas. Curran. On account of the stoVm last week, there here. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. St. Marie and baby, Thomas James, Mr. Joseph St. Marie, all of Grimsby, Miss Cecelia St. Marie, of St. Catharines, and Miles and Raymond St. Marie of Merriton, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. St. Marie. Miss Veronica St. Marie, R.N., of Brampton, is spending a few days this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Jas. St. Marie. The last main road in this district, the Division Line, was ploughed out on Sunday by the big tractor plough. Mr. John McMillan unloaded a two thousand bushel car of oats at the sta­ tion here last week and drew it to his home and to the chopping mill. The regular weekly meeting of the Y.P.U. in the United Church Monday evening was in charge of Millan Moore who read the call to worship. Ed. Mic- Clenaghan read the Scripture lesson and Clifford Farrier gave the medita­ tion talk on the lesson, Mrs. H. Pol­ lock led in prayer, Mrs. Lott sang a solo, and Mrs. H. Pollock had charge of the topic “The Road Back”. This was the third topic on the subject of criminals and prisons in Canada and dealt with the efforts expended in re­ establishing criminals in useful em­ ployment and’society and the effort to make them into good citizens. Mr. Jas. Falconer played a violin solo. On ac­ count of the storm last week, the St. Patrick Social was postponed until this week. Mrs. Jas. Falconer was in charge of a lively program of contests and games. Lunch of scalloped po­ tatoes, sandwiches and coffee, and the social half-hour was enjoyed by all. The National Anthem brought the meeting to a close. J. D. Beecroft unloaded a car of Scottish fertilizer at the station here on Friday and Saturday. • Many of the farmers are taking ad­ vantage of the government offer to supply grain on cheaper freight rates from the West and are geeting home loads of barley, oats and screenings, after having their permits endorsed by the Agricultural Representative at Clinton. Mr. Mac MacMcNeil, who is with the troops at Woodstock, spent the week-end with his wife and here. was no work in the saw-mill ■ BLUEVALE family 4 COLBORNE LADIES’ SHOP Phone 41 With Faster not far away, you will be look­ ing1 for a new Coat, Dress, Hat, Purse and Gloves, or a New Suit With the necessary, ac­ cessories, This is the shop for good style and moderate price. Owned and operated by­ Miss Colborne. “Sweet Hour of Prayer,” The service throughout was in keeping with the day set apart for special prayers. Y.P.U. Had Charge of Service The Y.P.U. of the United Church had charge of the evening service. Miss Delphine Bisbeck presided. The theme for the service was “Prayer.” The leader read a poem on “Prayer” and Rev, C. Tavener gave an address on the subject. The Scripture lesson was read by Flemming Johnston. A sacred reading by Majory Kerr and a piano selection by Mrs. R. H. McKin­ non were appropriate contributions to the service. Miss Helen Thomson presided at the regular meeting of the Y.P.U. on Friday evening. Emma Johnston gave a splendid paper on “Pioneer Days In Huron County" dating back one hund­ red years. Born—At Saskatoon, Sask., to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred iMeahan, on March 13th, a son, Earl Patrick. Miss Martha Kaine, who has spent the greater part of the winter with her cousin, Mrs. Arthur Shaw, left Mon­ day for Grimsby Beach, to visit her brother, Mr. J. M. Kaine, who is ill. Mrs. Mary Robertson and Mrs. Margaret Nicholson are with their sis­ ter, Mrs. Geddes, at Belgrave, and nursing Mr. Geddes who is suffering from an attack of pneumonia. Miss Isdbel McKinnon, of Water­ loo, spent the week-end with her par-' ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McKinnon. A. D. Smith, of Sky Harbour Air­ port, spent Sunday at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Field and Miss Cora Gannett, Wingham, were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Gannett. Miss Viola Osborne has returned to her home at Wharncliffe, Algoma, af­ ter visiting three months with her aunt, Mrs. J. j. Sellars and other rela­ tives. R. E. McKinney and son, Jim, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his brother, W. H, McKinney. year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Al­ ton, made the draw. Miss Campbell is the eldest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Cyril Campbell, 10th Con. The Y.P.U. gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Alton, on Friday night and presented Miss Edna Law- son with a pen and pencil set and a box of writing paper. Miss Lawson thanked the League members for the gift. She intends returning to the West soon. Her father, Mr, Joe Law- son, held an auction sale Thursday af­ ternoon. We are very sorry to lose such good neighbours. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wilkins and daughter, Dorothy spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs, Bert Alton and Mr. Alton, 10th Con, Mr, and Mrs, T, A, Cameron return­ ed home on Thursday after spending a few weeks with his mother, who is very ill, near Ottawa. Sorry to hear that Miss Cameron, since coming home, is not very well, The W.A, and the Y.P.A. of Hack­ ett’s United Church held a social even­ ing in the basement of the Church on Friday evening. The proceeds of the evening amounted to nearly $25, was forwarded to the Red Cross Fund, .for refugees. Mrs. Roy Alton, Pres, for the W,A. and Miss Bernadeen Alton, Pres, for the Y.P.A, Mrs, D, K, Alton, 10th Con,, and Mr .Thomas Blake, 9th Con., received the sad news of their sister, Mrs. Wm,' H. Johnson, Exeter, passing away ear­ ly Saturday morning' in Victoria Hos­ pital, London. The funeral was large­ ly attended, on Tuesday afternoon. Be­ sides her husband, there is left to mourn her, three sons, three sisters and one brother. A daughter, Dr. Mary Johnson, passed away a few years ago. Mrs. D, K. Alton and sons, Messrs. Bert and Roy, and Mrs. Roy Alton, motored to Exeter Sunday afternoon, to the home of the former’s brother- in-law, Mr. Wm. H. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Gaunt and little son, Murray, visited with her sister, Mrs. Leslie Ritchie and Mr. Ritchie Sunday afternoon. Dr. Simpson, .Kintail, and Miss Mary Countrey, near Kintail, passed away very suddenly early Friday morning. Dr. Simpson leaves to mourn his wife and four sons and a daughter,' The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon to Kintail Cemetery. Miss Countrey will be laid to rest in Kingsbridge. BELGRAVE Sunday School Held Social Evening The members of Knox United Church. Sunday School held their an­ nual social evening on Friday night in the basement of the church with a good attendance present. The pro­ gram consisted of crokinole and Chin­ ese checkers games, contests, quiz pro­ gram, spelling match and community singing. Lunch was served and closed very enjoyable evening.cl Farmers’ Club to Meet April 1st The April meeting of the Belgrave Farmers’ Club will be held at the liome of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Michie on Tuesday evening, April 1st. All inter­ ested are invited to attend. Members please bring sandwiches. ASHFIELD Mr. J. A. Geddes is ill at his home. Miss Johnson, of Lucknow, is nurse in attendance. Made-to-Measure SUITS We're showing the most attractive range of samples this season that it has ever been Our privilege to offer* Agents for Shiffer-Hillman, Warren K. Cooke and Freedman's* W.M.S. Had Splendid Meeting The Vice-President, Mrs, Edward Johnston, presided at the monthly meeting of the W.M.S. in the United Church on. Thursday afternoon. The theme for the meeting was “Follow­ ing Christ’s Way in the Home.” Fol­ lowing the Call to Worship, and the singing of a hymn, Scripture passages from the Gospel of St, Matthew were read by Mrs, George Thornton. Mrs, Arthur Shaw had charge of the study chapter “Links Between East and West” dealing with the life and mis­ sionary work of Miss A. J. Archibald, of San Fernado, Trinidad, and Rev. Yolian Masih, D.D., of Indore,. Cent­ ral India. Mrs. Tavener, Christian Stewardship Secretary, spoke on the stewardship of Time and read a. poem “Haven’t Got Time,” The roll was' called and answered by naming a mis­ sionary and giving some item of inter­ est in their life or work. Mrs. C. Tav­ ener offered prayer and Mrs. Edward Johnston gave the closing prayer. The Red Cross Tea and Quilting was held at the home of Mrs. Will Al­ ton on Thursday afternoon, with 28 ladies present, Miss Ina Campbell, tea­ cher, near St. Marys, held the lucky ticket. The tickets sold at 10c each, brought $10.00 cash, which will be us­ ed to buy material for the soldiers and refugees. Little Wendell Alton, four- Radio Service Westinghouse Tubes . Burgess Batteries Used 4-tube 2-volt Philco Battery Set For Sale. PATTISON Priced $27.50, 35.00, 45.00 Sunday Services At the morning service in Knox Presbyterian Church, Rev. F. G. Fow­ ler offered special prayer for the Em­ pire and for victory. He spoke from the text “and Naboth said to Ahab, The Lord forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers un­ to thee.” In the United Church Rev. C, Tav­ ener had for his subject '“The Mid­ night Intruder/’ The choir sang EYES EXAMINED— GLASSES FITTED— AT MODERATE PRICES. R. A. Reid R. 0 Eyesight Specialist Wingham Office At Williams* Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon. ♦ Thursday, March 27th, 1941 SPRING Curtains Draperies They’re here — one of the prettiest arrays of curtains and curtain materials you could wish for. Fresh, filmy marquisettes and scrims, rich Tuscan Nets and lustrous rayons, are made up in an assortment which will delight you — and be the crowning touch to your Spring housecleaning. Prices are another interesting feature. ,1.00 a pair is the opening price — moderate enough for ev­ eryone to have at least one new set of curtains. ed east and west Saturday and Sunday found out they were trapped fourteen miles from. home. However, one came smiling through Wednesday. The one who went east must have gone to a warmer climate. LIGHTERS & PIPES FRESH TOBACCOS And MAGAZINES WEST.FIELD At Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Good and fam­ ily, of Blytli, were guests on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Govier. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell were Goderich visitors on Friday. Mr. Harold Vincent, of Belgrave, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McDowell. ' Mrs. Alva McDowell entertained a number of the ladies at a quilting on Friday. Mr. John Vincent has secured a po­ sition at Hamilton. Mr. Len Brydges, Mr. Kenneth Campbell, of Toronto, and Miss Jean Campbell, of Kitchener, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell. Rev. FI. C. Wilson spoke on Sunday from St. John 1: 42. His text being BELMORE Although the attendance was large, an interesting meeting of Women’s Institute was ‘held at Manse Wednesday afternoon, topic “Cultivate the habit of liking people as they are” was taken by Mrs. Roy Rutherford, also a poem, Mrs. George Inglis, a reading. Roll Call- Irish gems. History of Belmore, by M. Jeff ray. A demonstration by Mrs, Playter on Salad Making and Stuffed Prunes. Mrs. McLean supplied the Meat Loaf. A prize went to Mrs. C. Renick for Bran Muffins. Mrs. (Rev.) J Clark was second. AJ1 those dainties were tested at the tea table and pro­ nounced excellent. Next meeting at the home of Mrs. Gordon Mulvey. Elva Reid gave a birthday party to her little friends Saturday afternoon. All had, as the youngsters say “ a high time.” Mr. Baiers moved bis household ef­ fects to Mitchell Saturday, Jack Reid doing the trucking, Mr. .Hunkin, of Exeter, comes well recommended as I a merchant. i M. Jeffray was a Wingham visitor recently with Mrs. Joe Wilson, and I Mr. and Mrs, Reuben Stokes and An­ nie, Glenannan. A Red Cross quilting was held at the home of Mrs. Henry Johann when two quilts were taken out of the frames. Mr, Wm. Nichol and son, Hodgeti, motored ttp from Toronto. Mr, Nichol will take over the old homestead. He has some fine stock. A shower was held Friday evening for Clayton Tremble and his bride. Not to be forgotten, St, Patrick put on a monstrous blizzard Monday, all traffic being tied up. Those love-lorn swains who mlgrat- t Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe z men’s choir“the life of Peter.” The favored with a number, Mr, Marvin McDowell Bosman were Wingham visitors Mon­ day. Mrs. Howard Campbell received the sad news of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Wm. 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