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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-06-12, Page 4Baptist Church To Have Special Speakers PROMINENT MEN TO CONDUCTMEETINGS / ,.W WJNGHAM ADVANCE7TIMES Thursday, June 12 th, 1941 A Popular-Priced Men’s, Ladies’ and General Dry goods Store Will Open M. BADER, Proprietor Located next to Machan Bros., in property recently vacated by the Green Front Store. ■I■■■ ■ Call and see our well assorted stock of modern merchandise. «■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ FOR SALE—140 feet of 1” Rope, used one season. Price $6.00. Stainton Hardware. FOR SALE — Bedding Out Plants. Petunias, Snapdragons, Asters, Cab bage, Cauliflower, etc. Window Boxes and Hanging Baskets Filled George Orvis, Lower Wingham. Baptist Home Missions in Western Ontario.- “Come to the Saviour’’ was the clos ing hymn and Rosetta Dennis closed with prayer. A -delightful lunch was sefyed by some of the members. Rev, Dr, H. H, Bingham, General Secretary-Treasurer of the Baptist Convention of Ontario and ’Quebec, now in session at the Talbot Street Baptist Church, London, will preach in the Wingham. Baptist Church on Sunday night at 7 o’clock. Dr. Bing ham has held lengthy pastorates in three of Canada’s largest Baptist Churches, Talbot St. Baptist, London; First Baptist, Calgary; and Walmer Road Baptist, Toronto. Another prominent preacher on the program of this special series of meet ings in the Wingham Baptist Church is Rev. Dr, John B. McLaurin, who will preach on Monday and Tuesday nights, June 16th and 17th, at 7.45, Dr, McLaurin is the Secretary of the Canadian Baptist Foreign Mission Board. He has served several terms as a missionary in India and has just recently returned from visiting Baptist Mission Fields in-Bolivia,'South Am erica. He is to be one of the inspira tional speakers at the Canadian Kies wick Convention, Ferndale, Muskoka, Dr. McLaurin is in great demand be ing an evangelist and an outstanding Canadian orator. SOFTBALL STARTS * ON FRIDAY NIGHT Five Teams Entered in Town League GIRL WANTED—For Housework in Town. Apply Advance-Times. MUSIC TEACHER WANTED—For S.S. No. 10, Morris, to commence Sept. 1941. Applicants state how many lessons they will teach in year, of what length and salary per les son. Robert J. Forrest, Sec., Blue vale, R.R. 2. ^#JRTHS SCHOOL TEACHER WANTED — Applications for a lady teacher for S.S. No, 9, Turnberry, will be re ceived by the undersigned until June '20th. State salary expected, experi ence and religion. A personal appli cation preferred. Gordon Wray, Secretary, R.R. No. 1, Wingham. TEACHER WANTED—For S.S. No. . 10, Morris. Duties to commence Sept., 1941. Applications received until June 20th. State salary, qualifi cations and experience. Robt. For rest, Sec.-Treas., Bluevale R.R. 2. - TEACHER WANTED—For U.S.S. No, 12, Fordyce. Duties to com mence Sept. 1st, 1941. Applications received until June 16th. State sal ary, qualifications, experience. Roy Irwin, Sec.-Treas., R.R. 2, Lucknow. TEACHER WANTED for S.sTn'o. 3, Turnberry Township. Apply per sonally to Thomas L, Metcalf and David M. Eadie, Trustees, R. R. 1. Glenannan, Ont. TEACHERS WANTED — Wingham Public School Board will receive ap plications to Thursday, June 19th, for two teachers, preferably exper ienced for senior grades; a male tea cher, with manual training certifi cate and a lady teacher with home economics certificate. State salary. Duties to commence Sept. 2nd. W. T. Booth, Secretary, Wingham. TRAINED PRACTICAL NURSE— Will bathe and car.e for patients in her own home each day or as re quired. Also capable of taking charge of any out-cases. Charges reasonable. Appointment made by phoning 327, Wingham. WANTED—Woman or Girl for light Housekeeping, good wages. Apply Clarence Shiell, B. Line. WANTED, SCRAP IRON—Highest market prices paid at all times for clean usable scrap delivered at the yards. Western Foundry Company, Limited. WOMEN WANTED — TURN your TIME into DOLLARS by selling Familex Products to the people in your community. Be the only one in your territory to make money with our line of 200 guaranteed necessit ies. No experience needed. Begin with a few dollars and own your business. No risk. For catalogue and cdinplete details: 570 St,. Clem ent Street, Montreal. COULlES-jln^ Wingham General Hospital, on Sunday, June 8th, to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Coultes, R. R. 5, Wingham, a daughter,, FOXTON—In Wingham General Hospital, on Sunday, June 8th, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Foxton, Wing ham, a daughter. GREENWOOD—In Wingham Gener al Hospital, on Wednesday, June 4, to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Greenwood, Wingham, a son (stillborn). LEDDY—In Wingham General Hos pital, on Saturday, June 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Leddy, R. R. 2, Auburn,7 a daughter. RINTOUL—In Wingham General Hospital, on Wednesday, June 4th, to Mr. and Mrs. John Rintoul, Whitechurch, a daughter. RITCHIE—In Wingham General Hospital, on Wednesday, June 4th, 1941, to Mr. and Mrs. David A. Ritchie (nee Ena Gamble) a son, The Softball League iwill get under way Friday evening this week with five teams, Foundry, Lloyds, Gurneys, Clerks and High School, taking -part in’the play. The games are called for seven o’clock. The schedule is as follows: June 13—Western Foundry vs. Clerks 16—Lloyds vs. Gurneys 18—Lloyds vs. High School 20— W. Foundry vs. Gurneys 23—'Clerks vs. High School 25—’Lloyds vs. Clerks 27— H. School vs. W. Foundry 30—Gurneys v,s. High School July 2—Clerks vs. Gurneys 4—Lloyds vs. W. Foundry 11—W. Foundry vs. Clerks 14—Lloyds vs. Gurneys 16—Lloyds vs. High School 18—W, Foundry vs. Gurrieys 21— Clerks vs. High School 23—Lloyds vs. Clerks 25—H. School vs. W. Foundry 28— Clerks vs. Gurneys 30—Gurneys vs. High School Aug. 1—Lloyds vs. W. Foundry CARD OF THANKS I wish to take this opportunity of thanking all my friends who presented me with the splendid gifts when home for the week-end. J. Arthur Bryce, CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Jno. Cochrane wishes to thank het friends for the beautiful flowers and other kind expressions of sympa thy during her stay in the hospital. Bv Y. W. MISSION CIRCLE On .Thursday evening the Baptist Young Women’s Mission Circle met at the home of Mrs. Jas. Stapleton. The meeting opened with the singing •Of “Will your anchor hold” and pray er by Laura Collar. The inspirational reading on “Choosing A Life Work” was given by Mrs, M, Ball. A letter from Miss Tray er, a new missionary to India, was read by louise Kelly, The Scripture^reading from Luke 6, was read by Viola Lea- therland, A chapter from the study book. Sea to Sea”, was given by Ida Kelly, wher told of the organkzation of It ; V'1- RED CROSS NEWS The. following is the shipment from the Wingham Branch of the Red Cross for Many; Civilian supplies—9 quilts, 1 afghan, 12 women’s dresses, 11 chil dren’s dresses, 13 nightgowns, 5 boys’ pyjamas, 4 boys’ pants, 7 boys’ shirts, 1 sweater, 1 knitted crib blanket, 1 wool rug, 1 bed jacket and sox, 9 pr. wool bootees, 13 boys’ dressing .gowns. Hospital supplies—4 dressing gowns, 3 pneumonia jackets, 30 ga-uze and 40 khaki handkerchiefs, 1 afghan. Army and Air Force1 quota — 9 sleeveless sweaters. Seamen’s quota—12 scarv es, 8 helmets, 7 turtle neck sweaters, 6 pr. seamen’s sox, 22 pair .seamen’s boot sox. Women’s Auxiliary quota — 5 sweaters, 10 pairs knitted gloves. Ar my and Air Force supplies above the quota—6 pair plain mitts, 6 pairs 2- way.mitts, 11 scarves. Total value of material only $280. The disconcerting news has cotme front headquarters that shipments of supplies intb .the Red Cross warehouse at Toronto Have fallen off, and this at a time when there is urgent needs of renewed effort. The committee has been fortunate enough to secure some additional shipping space for June, and are most anxious to get as much civil ian clothing and knitted comforts ov erseas as. can possibly be managed. So will the7 workers redouble their efforts Women of the Red Cross! Knit! Sew! Fray! is the stirring message. Every branch is urged to remain open during the summer months and to complete the auot3.^..n.QW. iu hand, also to ask for new qbbtak" a month ahead, in the face.bf slich pressing need. The words of Mrs. Winstoi) Churchill some to us with .great force and inspire us to greater effort, “I beg you all, not for a week, not for a day, not for an hour, to relax, but make superhuman efforts to surpass, if possible, what you have already done.” Executive to Meet Thursday The executive meeting of the Wing ham Red Cross will be held on Thurs day afternoon at 3 o’clock ’in the Fire men’s Flail. Practiced 50 Years lit Clinton Dr. J. W, Shaw, of Clinton, honored by the Medical Alumni of Jhe University of Toronto Thursday night at a luncheon to mark the fiftieth an niversary of the Doctor’s graduation from the University, Dr, Shaw was, medical officer of the 161st Battalion in the last war and has been promin ent tif many organisations in Huron ’County/ was LOCAL PLAYERS ARE HELPTOHANOVER Bob and Bill Groves Formed Battery For Hanover Saturday * With few teams in the Bruce League this year, the competing teams are go- ' ing far afield for .players. Hanover is using two of our Wingham players, Bob and Bill Groves, and tliey surely gave a fine account of themselves in the game with Southampton in the port town on Saturday. Bill .was right in there with his left handed slants, having only one run scored against hint and that was in the fifth inning when there were two er rors behind him. Hanover won by the comfortable margin of 5 - 1. Bob re ceived his brother’s pitching, and they formed a great combination. Bob Thompson, of Kincardine, a former Wingham player, played left field for the Transports. MASONS NAME NEW OFFICERS Election Held at Meeting Last Week At the regular June session- of Wingham Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 286, G.R.C., held in the Masonic Temple last week, the following officers were elected: LP.M.'—Andrew Mitchell. Master—R, S. Hetherington. S.W.—A.’ J. Walker. J. W.—J. A. Young. Sec’y.'—H. L. Shetbondy. Treas.—W. A. Galbraith, Chaplain—Alex. Reid. S. D.—J. H. Crawford. J. D,—-J. R. M. SpittaL I. G.—W. S. Hall. S. S.—Herb. Fuller. J. S.—Wm. Gardiner, Auditors—W, G. Hamilton and Geo. Williams, ' Special Week-Day Service The Festival of St. Barnabas, apostle atid martyr, was commemorated in St, Paul’s Church this morning (Wednes day), June ilth, by a special celebra tion of the Holy Communion, District United Church Changes Rev. C, H. Dunlop tikes the Bel grave charge, with Rev, J, B, Town end going to Princeton, Rev. J, Foster from Richmond and Corinth _ Rev, A. M. Grunt going to Kippe’m' t to - Soldiejes Made Welcome Here and Gave Fine Demonstration KENT PLATOON WERE A SMART OUTFIT You’ll love their plaids in spirited color harmon ies. And there’s youthful charm in their crisply flaring skirts and clever new style details. Then, too, the tiny price at which we’re offering these Sprint frocks has an appeal all its own! $1.49 to 1.95 Agriculturists to Meet at Teeswater, A Federation, of Agriculture meet ing will be held at Teeswater Wednes day evening, June 18th. Mr. Hannam, president Of the Federation of Agricul ture, along with- others, will address the meeting. Chvthat same day Bruce County Field Ijay is being held. at County Forest, Amabel township, un der the auspices|pf the Bruce Beauti fication Bureau. . Battery Attended Service at- Brussels The Wingham 99th Battery, R.C.A., under the command of Major R. S. Hetherington, attended divine service in the Presbyterian Church at Brus sels, Sunday morning. They were ac companied by the Lucknow Pipe band, members of the Legion and the Brus sels Band. ‘ Following the service the ladies served lunch to the visitors in the Sunday School room of the church. United Church W.M.S. The Woman’s Missionary Society of Wingham United Church held their June meeting on Tuesday in the School Room, Mrs. Wellington Wilson presiding. The devotions were con ducted by Mrs, W. J. Adams and Mrs. Gowans. The'study was the work of .the W.M;S. in Africa and was taken by Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Greer. This was followed with a duet “Sweet Hour of Prayer” by Mrs. Hiseler and Mrs. Geo. Williams. Mrs. Cosens reported that the required supply bales had been sent to headquarters. There was an interesting display of* quilts which had been made by one of the groups. Plans were made for the special meeting at the home of Mrs.'W. J. Scott on June 20th. The meeting was closed by, the president, MrS; Wm. 'Fieldsy v________t.,T■ ■ 1 • « I'Z “—■—11 it First man: /'You say you neVer quarrel ..with your wife^C^ Second, jrnan: “NE^er;/^ goes her way and I-'go- hefs^X’ ^^ PY. W 4 Pianos For Sale The Mildmay Furniture " , Store Fresh Stock of 12 Reconditioned Pianos $25 up., ’ New Pianos $239 Up. New and Reconditioned Singer Sewing Machines. 1941 “Frigidaire” Refrigerators. New Electric Refrigerittor, 6 cubic feet $179, Washers - Radios - Paint * Wall- paper * Huge Stock of,Quality* • 7'// ’Ftitniture/ ■/’ J. F. Schuett & Sons Mildmay. The platoon from the Kent Regi ment, C.A.S.F.,' which visited ppr town on Saturday, were a fine appearing lot of fellows and they were highly prais ed by the old soldiers about town for their splendid demonstration on the street Saturday evening. The platoon was in charge of Lieut. R. W, Green wood. Saturday evening these lads clicked when they did some smart squad drill, sentry demonstration by platoon, and other ceremonial drill, al so an exhibition with the machine gun,. They arrived in town Saturday morning about 11 a,m. ,and pitched their camp in the town park, They carried on their own activities in the afternoon, many visiting the camp to see the cook kitchen in operation. Their dinner was augmented with pies donated by members of the Women’s Institute, and at supper the Town treated them to ice cream. At 1.30 in the afternoon they were officially wel comed by Mayor Crawford on behalf of the town and by W. H, French on behalf of the Patriotic Association. W. W. Armstrong said a' few words on the veterans’ behalf, The tdwn also treated them to pop, the Patriotic As sociation gave dance tickets, and R. Burbridge^ distributed' cigarettes from the veterans. Accompanying the troops were Lieut, Reg. Hay of M. D. No, 1 re-1 cruiting staff and Lieut. Wm, White of District Depot ,No, L During last week this platoon visit ed Exeter, Goderich, Seaforth, Clin ton, Brussels and Wingham. At all places they conducted themselves in a splendid manner and left a fine im pression. WROXETER L|Cpl. "Gordon and Mrs. Gregg (nee Vera Wright), returned from a trip to Northern Ontario and are spending a few days with friends .befo're'going to their home'in Windsor. .* The rfiany friends-of Mr. Arnold. Ed gar, London, formerly of Wroxeter,' will regret to know* he is 'still serious ly ill at his home. We hope to hear of an improvement soon. . , ' Mr. and Mrs. Wm; Mundell and son John spent the week-end with London friends. Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton and John spent the'’weCk-end with-Mr. and Mr$. N, T. McLaughlin, Wingham. Miss Jeanette -‘Adams, of Toronto, spent the week-end with friend in town. • j Mr. Ceci! Mines, and daughter, Er ma, of Niagara, New York, were week end guests of Mr. Win. Mines and Mrs. Rae in town. Mr. Stewart McKefrcher, from Sas katoon, Sask., paid a short visit to friends here recently. Mrs. Charlotte Smith, from Sas katchewan, is visiting her sister and ‘brothers in this locality. It is 27 years since Mrs. Smith left here for the West and this is her first returji visit. We hope it will be a happy holiday/ Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gold, Toronto, were week-end guests of‘Mrs. George Paulin and other friends. Mr. Clark Sharpin, Toronto, was a week-end gusest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Sharpin. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Colvin and son of Teeswater, were also guests at the Sharpin home on Sunday'. The services of Mr. T. E. Summers, B.A., Field Representative of the Christian Business Men’s Association during the past week have been so successful that he is continuing’ this week. All are welcome. The sympathy of the community is extended to Miss Belle Kirton and Mr. John Kirton, whose sister, Mrs. James Michie, passed away on Friday of last week. Mrs. Michie was ,87 and before her marriage lived with liter parents on the 4th line of Turnber,ry. . ; Mr. .John'Bone, Sault Ste. Marie, is making his annual visit with Mr. and Mrs. James McTavish and many other friends in the district. Mrs. George Lane was a recent vis itor tvith her daughters, Jean of Whit by and Muriel of Toronto. Mr. James Wylie, Sr., was a dele gate to the United Church Conference lastVcek, in Windsor. Masonic Service Members of Forest Lodge A.F. & A.M., heid their annual service on Sun-* .day evening in United Church, when Rev, Mr, Raynor, of Drayton, was the speaker. Special music was given by the choir. Women’s Institute Mrs. M. Sellers opened her home for the June meeting of the Women’s Institute oh Thursday last. The pres ident, Mrs. H. Waller, presided and opened with the Ode, followed by the Creed, repeated ,in unison. The Roll Call, a favorite poem, brought an in teresting1 response. Mrs. Waller read a report of Horticulture Convention cently held in Toronto which Was pre pared by Mrs. Georg® Baker, of Ford- with, ran<l also read the- report of the Pick Your for Summer man axes a smart shoe for summer, but each pre fers a distinctive style. To suit every, man’s taste, DUNLOP’S Shoestore has ordered a com plete collection of widely diff ering styles. See them all! You are sure to find just what you want, at the price you want to pay. Prices: $2.98, 3.45, 3.95, 5.95 recent District Annual which was pre pared by Mrs. Frank Sanderson. Dr. Sherk, was guest speaker and chose to speak on “Canada, her resources, priv ileges,.and her/relation to the Mother Country.w Mrs/ Cooke expressed the appreciation^ of the members to Dr. Sherk for his fine address. During the. business, period plans were'made to hold-a Thrift.booth at the Fall Fair’in competition with other Institutes of the District.:Plans were also made for the Annual Picnic to be held at the home of Mrs-. • Clarence White in July. Each member,;,is - asked. to make two blocks fo,r a' qUilt, the patches to be 4 iby 4 inches and' 1’6. to, ,-gi block, these to.be given to Mr$. MacLean at least one week before July 3rd. Refresh ments were served by the hostess1 as sisted by Mrs. Allen Munroe and a so cial hour was'enjoyed. , Special W.M.S. Meeting The June meeting of the W. M. S. will be held on Friday, June 13th, at 3 p.m., in the church” school room. Mrs. G. A. Wearring will have charge of the meeting. 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