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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-06-19, Page 8.WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Show Starts at 8.Q0 p,m., Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 7.45 and 9.45 p.m. Thursday,, Friday, Saturday, June 19, 20, 21 FRANK MORGAN 5 , BILLIE BURKE ANN RUTHERFORD “THE GHOST COMES HOME” An amusing story of a man who didn’t begin to live until everyone thought him dead, —Also ------ “Men of the Lightship” “Disney Cartoon” “News” Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, June 23, 24, 25 MARGARET SULLIVAN JAMES STEWART —— In ------ “The Shop Around The Corner You’ll chuckle and laugh at the daily doings in this gay little shop around the corner. Also “Crisis in the Atlantic” (March of Time) Work Overalls A Special at Hanna’s Overall and Work Pant department. For this week only, we are off­ ering “Brotherhood” and “Pea­ body’s” Overalls and Work Pants, guaranteed, Union made standard quality, Sale Price, with bib........$1.75 Hanna & Co., Ltd. WHITECHURCH Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie, Mrs. Chas. Martin and Mrs. J. G. Gillespie and Agnes spent Wednesday last with Mr. and Mrs. Neil Gillespie, of Sea­ forth. Mr. Thos. Gaunt had a winter calf killed by lightning in his field Wed­ nesday morning last week. Mr. and Mrs. O’Dowd and daughter Irene, and Mr. and Mrs. Gregg, Brant­ ford, spent Sunday at the home of their brother, Mr. Wm. Dawson. Mr. and Mrs. John McGee spent last week-end with friends in Toronto. Rev. Dr. Palmer held successful an­ niversary services in Langside church on Sunday, the services in tlie Pres­ byterian Church here were withdrawn. Miss Jennie Whitley, of Acton, is visiting this week with Airs. A. Emer­ son and other relatives in this com­ munity. ; '• Mrs. Jas. Connelly arid family re­ turned on. Sunday, after spending the \week with her parents in Durham. ^^^veelc-ensl with his parents, Mr. and - - - - - -......... •—........ .. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier., Mrs. Irwin and Garnet Farrier spent Sun­ day in Goderich with Mrs. Robt. Phil­ lips. Mr. John Inglis has .been visiting with his brother, Mr. Thos, Inglis. Mr, Arthur Harris and Cpl. Melvin McClenaghan, of Kitchener, spent the week-end with the latten’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan, The Red Cross "Society are holding a Strawberry Festival at the halJ here on Wednesday, June 25th. About fifty attended the Kennedy picnic at Kincardine on Friday. Mr. Jas. Wilson made a business trip to Galt on Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Dobie, of St Marys, visited with his uncles, the Mc- Clenagban brothers and their families on Sunday. A.C. Richard Irwin, of the- Initial Flying School at Toronto, spent the Mrs. Herson Irwin; Dick has finished his course and the exams in Toronto and will be moved this- week. Nurse Annie Henry, of New York City was visiting with relatives in inghani over the week-end, and Miss Jeanette B. Cottle, Reg.N., of Dtuin- ville, also visited in Wingham. Mrs. Sam McBurney and son, Ed., and Mrs. Greg. Shiell spent the week­ end at .Windsor at the home of Mr. .and Mrs. Milt-in McBurney. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pollock, of Pine River, and Mr. and Mrs. Straughan and Beth, of Port Elgin, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pollock on Saturday, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Fraser of Ripley visited there on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Munro, Wrox- eter, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Fox and Miss Isabel Fox, and on Monday Mrs. Fox and Isabel left to spend a few days with Mrs, Odium and other friends in London. The Red Cross Society quilted a quilt at the home of Mrs, J. id. Pollock on Tuesday. The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute was held on Tues­ day last with the President, Mrs, Lance Grain, in charge. After the op­ ening exercises, the ladies decided to ■hold a contest for attendance during the summer months. All joined in Singing "Home On The Range” Mrs. Ezra Scholtz played a piano solo. Miss Agnes Gillespie sang “Somewhere A Voice Is Calling” and Rev, G. A. Bar­ nard gave a very interesting talk on conditions in war-torn England. Mrs. E. Rice sang "God Bring You Back To Me.” The National Anthem closed the meeting. The Red Cross society decided to hold a Strawberry Festival on June 25th, and committees were ap­ pointed. The society had eight quilts on display, bringing the total to 32 quilts from this society contributed to the work. Lunch of salads, bread and butter, was enjoyed by all. The Pat­ riotic Society realized $5.00 from the Wednesday evening dance. The Mission Band of the United Church are holding a social evening in the church this Wednesday. Successful anniversary services were held at Brick United Church Sunday when Rev. Mr. Page, Exeter, was pre­ sent and preached morning and even­ ing. The choir rendered special anth­ ems and the Vfestfield male quartette assisted witlxspecial numbers at night. Mr. Mason Robinson, who has spent the past six months at Windsor, re­ turned home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft, Ernest and Florence, were in Guelph at the O.A.C. on Tuesday, and Mrs. Kirk is visiting with her niece, Mrs. Stewart, of Fergus. Mr. and Mrs. Will Redmond, of St. Augustine, and her'brother, Will Kel­ ly, of Oshawa, spent Sunday with their grandmother, Mrs. Jas; Cornelius. Mrs. Archie Clow returned from the Wingham Hospital on Friday last and her daughter, Mrs. Walter Mason, of Westfield, is with her. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Weaver, of Paris, spent last week-end with and Mrs. Hector Mackay. Mr. H i i| t BLUEVALE HA Repairs At Thursday, June 19 th, 1941 ' l cellaneous shower, a collection of iv­ ory and red kitchen utensils and a purse of money. Mr. Johnston made a fating reply, Lunch was served by the ladies, followed by dancing, music applied by McCharles' orchestra of Lucknow, and Roy McCreight, was the caller. Previous to her marriage Mrs. Johnston was Miss Florence Me- Quillin, Reg.N., and was on the staff of Wingham General Hospital of First Glass Watch Repairs Reasonable Prices. Come in .and, see our stock j u.-- Wedding Gifts;s I Williams - Jeweller■ H BELGRAVE Many Users of Battery Radios Are in the habit of letting the set go idle all summer believing that there are no programmes of interest during the summer season. Brit 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 Radio Service Phone 171 FOR NEWS BATTERIES OR ANY SERVICE YOU REQUIRE. Jessie Little, Brussels, spent Sunday with Mrs. F. G. Fowler, at the manse. Mrs. Margaret Rolph, Mrs. Laura Kirton and Mrs. J. Curtis spent. Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cross at Palmerston. Miss Marjory Hall, of Wingham, visited with her parents, Mr.-and Mrs. Gordon Hall. Mr. and Mrs. John Hockeridge at­ tended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Crosston at Langside. Mr. and Mrs, Fred Hollenbeck, Clar­ ence and Russel, of Stratford,' spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mann. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Coultes, Listow- el, and his mother, Mrs. Thomas Coul­ tes, Toronto, called on friends in the village, Mrs. Tavener was in London Tues­ day, attending an Executive meeting of the London "Conference ‘Branch of the W.M.S. of the United Church and presented the report Board meeting held onto. Mrs. J. J. Elliott Scott attended the executive meeting of the Maitland Presbyterial of .the W.M.S. of the Piesbyterian Church, at the home, of Mrs. H. C. MacLean, in Winghamj-Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wykoff" of Palatka, Fla., are guests of their aunt, Mrs. Fowler, and Rev. F. G. Fowler, at the manse. Mr. and Mrs. L.-G. Turvey attended the funeral of Mrs’. Turvey’s father, the late William Hemmingway, at Brussels on Tuesday. Mrs. Melville Mathers is supplying as teacher in the public school. of the Dominion recently in Tor- and Miss Olive MOMENTS DESERVE CLOTHES THAT % BECOME YOU Triple V Class Elect The members of the Triple V Bible Class, of Knox United Church Sunday School, met at the home of their lead­ er, Mr. J. S. Procter, on Tuesday ev­ ening last week for a social time. The Vice President, Bob, Grasby, was in charge. The election of officers for the coming year resulted as follows.: President, Bob Grasby; Vice Pres., Jas. R, Coultes; Secretary, Charlie Procter; Treasurer, Kenneth Wheeler. An address was given by Rev. J, B, Townend and following this a time was spent in games. A solo by George Procter was“*also enjoyed. Lunch was served and a pleasant evening brought to a close. Hostess to Women’s Association Mrs, Wilbert Procter was hostess at her home Wednesday afternoon to the members of the Women’s Association of Knox United Church. Mrs. J. M. Coultes presided at the meeting which . was opened with the singing of a hymn and repeating the Lord’s Prayer. Mrs. Geo. Martin read the Scripture lesson. Final arrangements for the Garden Party, to be held June 18, were made, 'At the close of the meeting lunch was served. ‘ \ Bride and Groom Honoured A large number of relatives and friends gathered together Wednesday night in the Foresters’ Hall, Belgrave, to honor Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Arm­ strong, who were married Saturday. The evening was spent in social time and dancing. Many beautiful and use­ ful gifts were received by the bride and groom. Norman Keating in a few words ex­ pressed the good wishes of all for the future. Cecil, on behalf of Anna and himself, thanked all for their good wishes and gifts. Lunch was served during intermission. Mrs. J. B. Townend and Jennie spent the week at their cottage at Kin- ‘tail. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Coultes and Mabel spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald VanderFerg at Ath­ ens. Mrs. Earle Anderson visited with her mother, Mrs. Young, at Westport. Mrs. C. G. McCrea was a visitor with relatives at Deseronto. Harold Vincent has returned home after spending the past week with his sister, Mrs. Roy McSween, of Ham­ ilton, and other friends in Toronto. Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Townend were guests^ at the Mclntosh-Coghlin wed­ ding at Atwood on Wednesday. Miss Kay Townend, of London, was the bride's attendant, • Presented with Club Bag The activities of the Young People’s Society of Knox United Ch-urch for the present season were brought to a conclusion with/a social evening on Friday night. A .good attendance was present and a program, of music and games was enjoyed. Lunch was serv­ ed. At the close of the evening’s pro­ gram, Rev. J. B. Townend was made the recipient of-a gift from the society. Kenneth Wheeler, president, read the address which carried the thanks and appreciation of the society for his help during the years here, also the leader­ ship- and training he had given them in the preparation of plays and other programs. Miss Marjorie Grasby made the presentation of a club bag. Mr. Townend thanked the members fo'r the remembrance in a few words. Why look “sloppy” when you can have casual clothes as smart as these? .Trim-fitting, well tailor­ ed, of material that keeps its shape. And low pric­ ed, too I SLOPPY JOg CARDI­ GANS * White, Blue, Rose .. 1.69. SLACKS SWEATSHIRTS White, fleece-lined 1.00 1.95 PENMAN’S SWEAT­ ERS, Cool Cottons 89c , SLACK SUITS Smart Hopsacking with Inner-Outer Tops 2.95 PLAJ SUITS in Twin Polka Pi'ints, Seer- , sucker Stripes, 1.95, 2.95 BATHING SUITS Smooth Satin Lastex, gay Cotton Dressmakers ' 1.95, 2.95 • KING’S .......-...*----------- ---- - !--------------- --\ . ens school for the past two years, re­ ports for duty in the R.C.A.F. June 28. The Senior room, is being closed owing to the decreased enrollment and Miss Beatrice McQuillin, who has taught the Junior room for the past eleven years, has been re-engaged and will have full charge. With proceeds for patriotic purposes an At Home will be held in the St. Helens Community Hall on Thursday evening, June .28. The draw will be made for a quilt and those selling tic­ kets, ar erequested to have their lists in before that date. Members are re­ quested- to bring a pie. * All completed Red Cross work should be handed in by Saturday, June 21st.1 Mrs. Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Miller and Anne Todd, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Salkeld, Helen and Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller, Allan and Russel Webb were also at Goderich for the Salkeld reunion on Saturday. Visitors in the community include Mr. arid Mrs. Alex Murdie and little son, of Toronto-, with Mr., and Mrs. R. Wood; Mr. Robert McGuin, London, and, his sons, Stuart of Prince Albert, Sask., Horace of London, with Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Thom and other friends; Mrs. Will Taylor, of Blyth, with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Taylor. « Father's Day wasi observed in the United Church on Sunday morning. Mr. Thos. Wilson, of Whitechu'rch, who has been principal of the St. Hel- Institute Had Good Meeting Miss Jean Elliott presided for the regular monthly meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute -at the- home of Mrs. George Thornton. The roll call — “Name of My Favorite Flower” and telling how to grow it, brought a good response from members and visitors. The- correspondence re the Jam-Mak­ ing Project, was well discussed^, and Miss Florence Fowler was appointed to bring the question before the Red < Cross Society at Wingham. The Dres- ! d.en Plate quilt donated by Mrs. Wick- jstead and Mrs. Eliza Fell, is completed' ‘land tickets are -being, sold,, proceeds • to be for war work. A committee with Mrs. Archie Messer as- convenor,, was named to- .arrange for a> mystic tea to- be held next month, The delegates at­ tending the district annual meeting re­ ported Items from the meeting which were of special interest. Mrs.. George Love gave a reading “Mrs. Murphy’s Visitors”. At the close of the meeting the hostess served refreshments^Hardware of Quality unit mteni ill ihmMn ~IIIW Threshers, Now is the time to Order that new End- Le$s Belt — Later they may not be available; We Are now clearing some new Washers^ priced to sell. Come in and see our stock; If you have Refrigeration in mind call us about the Frigldaite, made by Canadians for Canadians. You can buy a Frigidaire on time payments cheaper than borrowing from the bank. Call On A-. D. Scott and! Mr. Scott, Seaforth,. spent , and Mrs., G. A. Love. George Thornton and Hardware and Fresh Lime, Gyproc,. Plaster Sporting Goods. and All Building Material PHONE 27 —WE DELIVER' --- Special Roofing made by Canada’s Best Manufac­ turers. ' Bride and Groom Showered A large number of relatives friends gathered at the C.O.F. hall on Monday evening to honor Mr. and’ Mrs. Carl Johnston who were recently married. Rev. _ C. Tavener acted as chairman and introduced', a1 short pro­ gram of speeches .-by Messrs. R. Shaw' and R. McCreight, of Lucknow, vocal solos by Miss Jean Sparling, Gorrie, and Ross Smith, a chorus by a num­ ber M pupils of S.S, No. 10; Morris, and tap ’dancing by Helen Johnston, WaTton. An address was read by Mrs. Harvey Robertson and Mr. and Mrs. Johnston were presented with a mis- and ffl PHONE 161 - • _ PROMPT DELIVERY If you are in need of pipes, now is the time to stock up. Pipes we have in stock cannot be replaced. ST. HELENS Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Jas. F. Sunday with Mr Mr. and Mrs. son, Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mar­ shall, of Listowel, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Jefferson at Donnybrook. Mr. and Mrs. Milton McVittle, 5f Flint, Mich., attended the Elliott Union and also visited with Mr. Mrs. W. S. Davidson. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bosman two sons, and W. H. McKinney Elaine spent the week-end with rela­ tives in Toronto and Brampton. Mrs. Archie Messer received word on Sunday of the death of her uncle, Rev, James Wilson, D.D., of Toronto. Dr. Wilson was the guest speaker when Knox Presbyterian Church here was opened and dedicated, and was here again on Easter Sunday of this year. Mrs. Dillow spent a few days with Mr, and Mrs. Liliow in Stratford. Miss Ruby G. Duff, Dietitian at the Woman’s College Hospital, Toronto, was a week-end visitor with Miss Mary Duff, Mrs, Wm. Little and daughter, Miss Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED AT MODERATE PRICES. R.A. ReidR.0 Eyesight Specialist Wingham Office At Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to nOOti. Miss Ethel McKenzie and her pupils of S..S. No. 3, entertained the members of the section on Wednesday evening, Court Whilst was played with highest honours going to Mr. and Mrs.. Wm. Purdon. Consolation prizes were won by Mrs. Jas. Wilson for ladies and Gordon Foran for gents. A draw was made by Reeve Thomas Webster, for the quilt made by ladies' of the com­ munity. Mrs. Sam Reid, of Zion, was the holder of the lucky ticket. Pro­ ceeds from the sale of tickets amount­ ed to over $20 which will be used to purchase material for more quilts for war purposes. Twenty-five ladies met at the hall on Thursday afternoon when four quilts were quilted for the Red Cross. Tea was served by Mrs. Jas. Gaunt, Mrs. F. G. Todd, Mrs, McKenzie Webb and Mrs. T. J. Todd with pro­ ceeds amounting to $2.60. f Due to the efforts of the teachers and pupils of St. Helens school, over a truck load of salvage was sent to Drumbo. The proceeds will be used to buy Spitfires for the Youth of Can­ ada. ■' • ■ i i f * Mr. T. B. Taylor, Herb and AlbtM attended the Harrison reunion at Har* risen Park, Goderich, Saturday, SUNNY SPAIN PLAIN i ZAITZUQOLIVES.......17«/2 Oz. Jar 49c | POWDER .. AYLMER TOMATO f — CATSUP ....__12-oz. Bottle 15c I I DALTON’S O.K. JELLY , TO vVDEK.................4 for 25c MONARCH SWEET MIXEDI PICKLES ......... 27-oz, Jar 29c ’ Special! Miracle Whip Salad Dressing 3j« ' 49c Ki«' 33c T 19c CALUMET BAKING MADE-RITE PASTRY POWDER-------12-oz. Tin 19c FLOUR..............24-lb. Bag 75c Fresh Ground To Your Order Dalton’s Melcourt Coffee With Relish Dish SUPERSUDS ... Large Pkg. 25c CASHMERE BOUQUET TOILET SOAP .......3 for 17c PRINCESS Large SOAR FLAKES .....Pkg. 25c lb. 49c DEVON BRAND NO. 4 PEAS.....20-oz. 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