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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-06-12, Page 8Show Starts at 8.00 p.m., Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 7,45 and 9.45 p.m. 4 * Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 12th, 13th, 14th MELVYN DOUGLAS JOAN BLONDELL ------In------ “The Amazing Mr. Williams A humorous melodrama. Also “The Three Stooges” “Cartoon” “News” Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. fl WINGHAM ADVANCE*TIMKS Thursday, June 12th, 1941 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, -----Double Bill Adolphe Menjou and Carole Dandis In “TURNABOUT” -----And------- John Howard and Ellen Drew In “TEXAS RANGERS RIDE AGAIN” A comedy picture and a modern western. June 16, 17, 18 prayer. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler and fa­ mily of Morris, and Mr. and Mrs. John Kilpatrick and family, Lucknow, were Sunday visitors with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Robinson. Angus Falconer spent the week-end at Caledon with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, John Falconer, Mr. and Mrs. Will Ringler, Fordyce, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Ben McClenaghan. Mrs. Harry Cooper and baby, Teddy, of Brantford, are visiting this week at the home of her brother, Mr. Rhys PoPHock. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Elliott and family are attending the Elliott Re­ Union, held at thejiome of Jas. Elliott Bluevale, on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patterson visit­ ed with old friends in Ashfield on .Monday. Mr. and Mrs, Fred Davidson, Miss Mary Weir, Mt. MacGregor, N.Y., and Mrs. James Weir of London, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Gaunt of Marnoch, CENSUS TAKERS ARE NOW AT THEIR TASK c.BELGRAVE WHITECHURCH Miss C. Laidlaw returned to her home here on Saturday after spending the past two weeks in Toronto, her sis­ ter, Mrs, Jackson and Miss Margaret Jackson accompanied ber and spent the week-end with other relatives here. Mr. Mac McNeil of Woodstock, spent the week-end with his wife and family here. Mr. Stanley Thompson was in Etrat- ford last Wednesday when the Perth regiment was there. Successful anniversary services were held in the United Church here on Sunday, when Rev. Mr. Stewart of Teeswater was present and conducted the services. In the morning he prea­ ched concerning the background of our lives, and the things we are taught when we are young and the influence of good ‘training. In the evening he preached concerning the peril of par­ ents taking their ease and losing the opportunity of Christian training for their families. The choir rendered special anthems and male and mixed quartets. Mr. Harry McClenaghan and billie of Belgrave, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robt McClenaghan. Repairs i * ■ First Class Watch Repairs At g Reasonable Prices. ~■Come in and see our.stock of = Wedding Gifts, S _ Williams - Jeweller | LISTOWEL COMMUNITY CLUB Annual Frolic For Child Welfare and Service Work Lastowel AresiE Fri., June 13 Noses Being Counted! Across Canada the A.C. Richard Irwin of Initial Train­ ing .School, Toronto, spent the week­ end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Irwin, Mr. Edmund Irwin and daugh­ ters, Alice and Lillian of Goderich, al­ so visited there on Sunday, A Red Cross quilting was held at the home of Mrs, Ben McClenaghan on Friday last. Mr. Melvin Beecroft of Otterville, spent the week-end with his father, Mr. John Beecroft. Brick United Church Anniversary services will be held on Sunday, June 15th, with Rev. Mr, Page of Exeter, in charge. Mr. Cairnie Aitciheson spent a few days last week in Wingham Hospital. The Y. P. U. of the United Church met on Monday night with Miss Myr­ tle Yuill in charge, Mildred Moore read the Scripture lesson, and Mrs. Harold Pollock led in prayer. Mr. H. Pollock had charge of the meditation period and Clarence McClenaghan spoke on “Worthwhile holidays”, stres­ sing the all-round value of the ’holiday at Summer School. Miss Mildred Moore was appointed to attend the Summer School at Goderich in July. Millan Moore gave a reading, and the meeting was closed by the society Rev. J. B. Townend will take services in the James Street United Church, Exeter, on’Sunday in an ex­ change with Rev. Arthur Page, who will conduct the Anniversary Services at, Brick Church morning and evening. The annual .Memorial service in the Sunshine cemetery is planned for Sun­ day, June 22nd at 2.30 p.m. Rev. S. Kerr of Brussels will give the address and Rev. J. B. Townend of Belgrave will conduct the service. A band will be in attendance to lead the singing. A Bee for cleaning up the cemetery will be held on Wednesday, June 18th, 10 Prizes 1st—Andrew Malcolm 4-piece Bed Room Suits, Value $175. 2nd—Livjjng Room Rug, Orient­ al Design, Value $60,00, 3rd—War Savings Certificate, Value $10.00. 4th to loth—Consolation Prizes. Music by the Dance Band of Lord Strathcona's Horse (R.C.) Raffles’, Games, Draw, Dance JAMESTOWN Tickets ~ 25c Tickets entitle holder to admis­ sion to Frolic, Dance and Draw for Prizes. Everybody Come. Mrs. Wadell, who has been visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Melville Den­ nis, returned to her home at Strath- roy. The Jamestown War Workers group are planning to hold a lawn soc­ ial on Friday evening, June 27th. Sup­ per served on the lawn will be follow­ ed by a good play. Watch this paper for full particulars. Mr,. Angus MacKay has been visit­ ing with his brother, Rory MacKay. Mr. Richard Jacklin has commenced the foundation and cement work for the new addition to his barn. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Willis family visited recently with Mr. Mrs. Roy Koch at Gowahstown. Mrs. McDonald, sr., Mrs. Vern Donald and family of Wroxeter, spent Sunday at Robert McDonald’s. Mrs. Bieherreil, sr., also Mr. and Mrs. Bieherreil ,jr., of Northern Ont­ ario, attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Forrest. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith and chil­ dren of Molesworth, spent Sunday ev­ ening with Mr. and Mrs. Selah Breck­ enridge. Miss Jean Grainger spent a couple of days last week at Thomas McDon­ ald’s. and and Me- Mrs. Jack Berndt, of Detroit, and Mrs. McFarlane, of Jamestown, with Mr. and Mrs. G. McPherson; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Douglas and family, of Mitchell, with Mr. and Mrs. J, Cameron; Mr. J. W. Salkeld, Misses Mary and Eliz­ abeth Salkeld, of Goderich, with Mrs. Gordon; Trooper Kenneth Taylor, of Edmonton, who is in training at Kit­ chener, with his cousins, Gordon and Allan Miller. The rate-payers have learned with regret that owing to the decrease in enrollment the senior room of St. Hel­ ens School will be closed at the end of the present term. With pens and pencils and a num- ber of various forms those taking the census started on their rounds this morning, Wednesday, June 11, Major H. C, Mac Lean, who is in charge of this operation for this district,, appeals to the public to assist the enumerators as much as possible. During he past week or so schools for enumerators were held in Wingham, Brussels and Goderich. The list of those entrusted with this job for this district is as follows: Wingham, Miss E, McLean, Gordon MacLean, Fred Templeman; Turnber­ ry, Elgin Johnston, George Day, Jas. MacTavish; East Wawanosh, James H, Currie, John McGee, Gordon Rad­ ford; West Wawanosh, Ross Murray, Wm. Stewart, Wm. McCrostie, Wm, Watson; iM'ovris, George Fowler, Frank Shaw, Earl Anderson, Leslie Hilborn; Howick, Howard Wylie, Earl Corbett, Wm. McCann, E. W. Whit­ field, Herb. Collins, Howard Harris;. Grey, James Hardy, Mrs. Ida Gordon, Alex. Mann, Richa’rd Bennett, pudley Bird; Brussels, Robert Patrick; Blyth, Gordon Elliott. 25th Wedding Anniversary Rev. and Mrs, A. C. Riley were hon­ oured guests at a surprise party at the ■Baptist Church in Hull, Illinois, on May 17th, the occasion 'being in cele­ bration of their 25th -wedding anni- verysary. All their (children were pre­ sent, including Mrs. Frey Rayburn' (Marion) of Peoria, Ill., and Arthur, student of Shurtleff College, Alton, Ill. Several other out-of-town guests at­ tended. The guests of honour were* presented with a .purse of silver. Mrs. Riley was formerly Jean Blackhall, of ' Wingham, and Mr. Riley was a form­ er pastor of the Baptist Church here. DEANERY OF HURON MET AT BLYTH Large Number Were Present For This Conference Father’s Day June 15th Gas Tank Thieves Of late several places have had an epidemic of' gas stealing from car tanks but up until this last few nights Wingham has been free of this men­ ace. It is now reported that several tanks have been syphoned empty and the culprits scared away on Scott St. left a can and syphon behind in their hUrried get-a-way. REMEMBER DAD with Skirts, Ties, Sportswear, Suits and English: Shower-Proof Coats. No One Ever Regrets Giving Quality. Above items specially priced for the occasion. ’ We have purchased special boxes for Fathers Day gifts which will make your presents much more attractive. No extra cost. Shiffer-Hillman Stock Suits, tailoring guaranteed* Values Are Exceptional! BO.Suits, regular $35.00.......Sale $28.75 $26.00.......... .Sale $21.75 Youths’ Suits $2L50.......Sale $17.75 All Sizes* Boys* Suits in smart patterns, longs, shorts or knickers..............$3*75 to $11*75 Ties ......... 50c - 75c ~ $L00 I HANNA & CO. Ltd. ..... ................................................................... BLYTH Mr. Kenneth Lyon of Crediton, is spending some holidays with his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lyon. Trinity Anglican Church will cele­ brate the sixty-third anniversary of their church on Sunday, June 15th. Bishop Seager will conduct the servic­ es St the evening service, Mr, W. G. Tucker of Wingham -will be the solo­ ist. ' The graduation exercises of the Clin­ ton Community Hospital was held on Thursday evening in United Church. The following nurses were in the gra­ duating class, Miss Marie Vincent of Westfield, Jean Herd of Belmore, Bue- la Woods of London, Christine Grain­ ger of Northern Ontario. • Mr. Harry J. Boyle of the Stratford Beacon-Herald was in ’ town for the Torch procession and took several pic­ tures of the school children on parade. Many Users of Battery Radios Are in the habit of letting the se.t go idle all summer believing that there are no programmes of interest during the summer season. But’ that is a mistake. Take the news itself, everyone like to keep posted on the latest developments in the war. Don’t let your radio go idle all summer. The Pattison Radis Service Phone 171 FOR NEWS BATTERIES OR ANY SERVICE YOU REQUIRE/ flflBMflflflHMflHnflflHflflflflMMHi I ES ST. HELENS / , / If you are in need of pipes, now is the time to stock up. Pipes we have in stock cannot be replaced. Trinity Church, Blyth, was the scene of the annual Spring Conference of the Deanery of Huron, the Chapter, Women’s Auxiliary and Laymen’s As­ sociation, on Friday. At ten o’clock the Rural Dean celebrated Holy Com­ munion, assisted->by Revs. J. L. Ball, F. C. -Watts and E. O. Gallagher. Rev. R. M. Weekes gave the commun­ ion meditation. Later, the W. A. convened under the chairmanship of iMrs. J. Graham and the Laymen’s Association under the presidency of H. D. Meir. The Rural Dean, Dr, R. P. D. Hurford convened the Chapter. Canon Townshend and Dr. Doher­ ty, Archdeacon of London, both ad­ dressed tlie chapter and Laymen, tor­ ching on matters pertinent to the Church in Huron. So far, this has been the best year in offerings for missions, showing an increase to date of 40%. The Conference felt that the parish boundaries within the deanery and di­ ocese should be surveyed and adjust­ ments made where necessary and wise. The Every-Member ’ Canvass was adopted as a yearly part of the parish program. ' The W. A. received reports from senior, girls’ and j-unior branches, also from the Church Boys’ League, Miss Simmons, of China, addressed the lad­ ies. At four o’clock the joint meeting listened to Rev. H. G. Watts, Field Secretary ‘of the M.S.C.C, Mr. Watts who about a year ago returned from Japan, gave a great deal of informa­ tion respecting the Church and Chris­ tianity in Japan. The Conference was splendidly at­ tended and gave a most inspiring lead to the work of the Church of England in Huron for the year. All indications point to a .banneiJ year in this time of great crisis. The Church is marching on. Miss Agnes McPhail spoke to a very attentive audience in Lane’s school Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. McLean of Wawanosh their daughter and husband, visited Mary and Hannah Stokes on Sunday. . Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vogan at El­ mer Zinns; Mr. and Mrs. Sellery, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver McCurdy, Howard McCurdy with the Hunkin family. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beattie and little Jean of Owen Sound at Evans. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson of Toronto^ and daughter, called on Minnie Jeffray on Monday. • z Mrs, Patterson, formerly Miss Hue- ston, an old Belmore girl, was visiting the scenes of her youth, PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY 7 0 SUNNY SPAIN PLAIN IOLIVES.....17>/2 Oz. Jar 49c I POWDER .. AYLMER TOMATO „ -------------~ CATSUP..„...12-oz. Bottle 15c DALTON’S O.K. JELLY *’ TtWTT—...................4 for 25c •MONARCH SWEET MIXED PICKLES ......... 27-oz, Jar 29c The June meeting of the Women's institute was held in the Community Hall with the president, Mrs. Gordon McPherson in he chair. Committees were appointed to arrange for an At Home and $5.00 was voted toward the Jam-Making Project. Mrs. McKenzie Webb gave a splendid report of the District Annual Meeting held at Wing­ ham. Mrs. Dttrnin Phillips favoured 'with a piano solo and readings were gi^en by Mrs. Ball and Mrs. E. Mc­ Pherson. Mrs, Gordon was the win­ ner of the Knitting Bag given by Miss Mary Murray with proceeds amount­ ing to $2.10. Lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs, D, Todd, Mrs, Allan Dttrnin and Miss Mary Murray, Her many friends are glad to know that Miss Mary Rutherford is home after six weeks spent in St, Joseph’s Hospital, London, Recent visitors in the community in­ clude: Mr, and Mrs, John Brown, of Forest, and Mr, Dan Lurch of London with Mr, and Mrs, F, G. Todd and Mr. and Mrs, T, J, Todd; Mr.’and Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe EYES EXAMINED— GLASSES FITTED— AT MODERATE PRICES. • XJ Eyesight Specialist Winghattl Office At Williams* Jewelry Store Evfety Wednesday Morning 9 id noon. v BELMORE There was no service in the United Church on Sunday, sacrament was ob­ served at McIntosh. Gorrio Women’s Institute will eh* tertain the Belmore Branch on Wed­ nesday at the home of Mrs. Anson Galbraith. The play '‘Aunt Tillie goes to town” will be presented by Bluevale Y.P.U, under the auspices of the Belmore Pat­ riotic Group on Thursday, June 12th, A Red Cross patch Work quilting was held in the basement of the Fres- byterian Church Thursday afternoon, A quilt for the Missionary bale was quilted at Mrs, Roy Rutherford's. All had a most enjoyable time, Minnie Jeffray visited Mrs, Joe Wil­ son in Wingham on Saturday and viewed the soldiers and their equip­ ment. Miss Mae Johann's pupils put on a concert in the Community Halt recent­ ly which brought the tidy sunt of $40 turned over to Red Cross work, The children all know how to sing. Special! Miracle Whip Salad Dressing 49c 33c T/ 19c CALUMET BAKING MADE-RITE PASTRY POWDER.. .......12-oz. Tin 19c FLOUR..............24-lb. Bag 75c MMX Fresh Ground To Your Order Dalton’s Melconrt Coffee lb. 49c With Relish’ Dish SUPERSUDS... Large Pkg. 25c CASHMERE BOUQUET TOILET SOAP.......3 for 17c PRINCESS Large SOAP FLAKES ........ Pkg. 25c DEVON BRAND NO. 4 PEAS.....20-oz, Tin 11c DEL MAIZ CORN NIBLETS 10-oz. tin 15c PRIDE OF THE VALLEP TOMATOES ... 2 large Tins 27c York All Pork SAUSAGE ................ Oumart*s CHICKEN ROLL ............ Maple Leaf Skinless WEINERS .... York Good Quality BOLOGNA ..<i W SWEET JUICY VALENCIA ORANGES...... ....... Doz. 29c FIRM RIPE . TOMATOES ... WiMiWWriiwwMiwiiiiiBiitii i.iwiiiimj BANK NITE Tickets and War Savings Stamp Coupons Given Here. lb. Uc lb* 23c lb. 39c lb. 27c lb. 19c SEEDLESS GRAPE­ FRUIT ....,...... 5 for 25c FRESH LARGE LEAF LETTUCE 2 Bchs, 15c i jL