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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-07-10, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, July 10th, 1941 Show Starts at 8.00 p.m., Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 7.45 and 9.45 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 10th, 11th, 12th ----- SPECIAL ------ Also “News” Matinee Saturday af­ ternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 14, 15, 16 Walter Pidgeon and Donald Meek in “PHANTOM RAIDERS” ----- And ------ Dick Powell and Ellen Drew in “CHRISTMAS IN JULY” A Nick Carter Detective Story and a Comedy. WHITECHURCH Secretary, Mrs. J, R. Esler, of Ash­ field, presided at both meetings. Greet­ ings were extended from the Presby­ terial Executive by the president, Mrs. R. Davidson, Dungannon, and by Mrs. Kt MacL.ean, Wingham, the recording secretary. Mrs, G. W. MacKay, recently re­ turned from Formosa, was the guest speaker at both meetings and was in­ troduced by two fellow labourers on the Formosa Field, Miss Dorothy Douglas, of Lucknow, and Mrs, J. D. Wilkie, of Teeswater. Mrs, MacKay in speaking to the children, told them in what reverence the Bible was held' by the Christians in Formosa, and then from the Holy Word taught the children five verses, after each of which she told an interesting story of the influence of that verse in the life of some individual in Formosa, show­ ing the value of having God’s Word hidden in the heart. > Banners for the highest average at­ tendance were presented to South Kin­ loss, Whitechurch, Eadies and Ethel Bands. Miss Madeline Thacker, T*ees- water, received a New Testament for the best essay on “Our Missionary Work In India.” A copy of Plock- hurst’s picture “Christ Blessing The Children” was-presented the Teeswat­ er Band, an honour brought by the winner of the essay, ening last in honour of Mr? and Mrs, Walter James. Around 100 guests were present, and the bride received many beautiful and useful gifts. Miss Florence Beecroft is attending the Summer School at the United Church Camp, north of Goderich, this week. The young people of Brick Church held a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr. John Beecroft Tuesday evening last week in honor of the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs, Melville Beecroft. Miss Doris McClenaghan, of Kin­ cardine, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClen­ aghan, Mrs. Hinde and her daughter, Miss Marian Hinde, Reg.N,, of New York, are spending the next two months •with friends and relatives at Waseca, Sask, Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs received word that their son, David, in the Tank Corps, had arrived safely in England, on Friday last, and their daughter, Mrs, Ed. Whitby, returned on Satur­ day from Petawawa, where she had been for a few weeks with her hus­ band, who was moved to New Bruns­ wick, The Mission Band of the Presbyter­ ian Church here received the banner for the best annual attendance at the meeting held at Teeswater on Friday. Walter Elliott received it and brought it home. Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Welwood receiv­ ed word that their son, Norman, in the R.C.A.F., is being moved from Ottawa to Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McLean and Jack also Mrs. T. Morrison and Marilyn, spent Sunday at Bruce Beach. Word was received here last week of the death in Winnipeg Hospital of David Ross on July 26. He was in his 68th year, and had suffered during the past few months from a stroke. He had never married. He will be remem­ bered here as one of the twins. His twin brother, Angus, predeceased him four years ago. Of a family of eight son and two daughters, one daughter, Mrs. W. J. Coulter, and three broth­ ers, James of Radisson, Sask., Mac and Robert, of Kinloss, survive. Mrs. Robt. Laidlaw held a Red Cross tea on Tuesday last and Mrs. Mac Ross held one this Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hey, of Hamil­ ton, spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davidson, and Mrs. George Zu- felt and son, Warren, of Sudbury, and her sister, Miss Barbara Inglis, of Clif­ ford, visited there on Friday. Miss Mary Weir, Reg.N., who had been visiting with Mr .and Mrs. Fred Davidson, returned on Saturday last to her position in Mt. MacGregor, N. Y., going to St. Thomas with (Miss Verna Carnegie, .Harry Geary and Jas. Weir, who had been visiting here. Mrs. Wellington Dow has been very ill with an attack of measles. George Graham, Detroit, and Clyde Graham, of Inwood, spent the week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. Leask McGee and other relatives in this district. ; Miss Bertha Mackay, of Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.. Hector Mackay. Athol Purdon visited with relatives-, here over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peppier, Tavis- ■ tock, spent the week-end with her sis­ ter, Mrs. A. Emerson. Miss Susan Carrick is holidaying this week with her sister, Mrs. Fred Clarke, of Amherstburg. Auburn Young People played ball with the local team here on Monday night and won 17-14. The locals play at Nile Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gillespie, Don­ ald and Betty, of St. Thomas, spent «,Sunday with iis parents, Mr. and Mrs. John'Gillespie. Corp. Melvin McClenaghan, of Kit­ chener, spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. McKenzie Mowbray, who left six months ago for the Bombing and Gunnery School at Mossbank, Sask., leaves next Sunday on a two-week fur­ lough at his home here, The W.M.S. of the United Church have been invited to St. Helens on I Wednesday to hear the special speak- I er, Miss Dorothy Douglas. I Mr. and Mrs, Albert Patterson at- I tended the Decoration service in Dun- | gannon Cemetery on Sunday last. I Mr. and/Mrs. Cloyne Higgins, Blue- I vale, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Galbraith and I her mother, Mrs. Robt. Mitchell, of I Wingham, spent Sunday with Mr. and I Mrs, Gordon Elliott.I Among those who attended the re- I ception for Mr. and Mrs. Walter I James were Mr, and Mrs. Basil I Thompson and baby Joan, Miss Con- I rue Thompson, Caledon, Mr. Stanley I Moore and friend from'' Toronto, Mr. I Russel Moore, and Mr. Thos. Hock- I ley and daughter, Pearl, of Preston, I and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Caskanette, of ■ Preston. ■ Mrs. Russel Moore has been in the I Preston Hospital, having undergone ■ an operation for appendicitis, I Mr, John Inglis has been visiting I with his brother-in-law, Mr, John ■ Ciubb, ■ Mr. Clarence McClenaghan is at I Summer School, Goderich, this weak, J. acting as Registrar, BUS SERVICE Notice Change of Time-Table June 28th, 1941. Leaves Wingham for Clinton, Stratford, Toronto, Hamilton, Lon­ don, Detroit, Sarnia, Daily except Sundays and Holidays 7.30 A.M. — 4,00 P.M, Sundays: 4,00 P.M* 7.30 P.M. Holidays 7.30 A.M., 4,00 P.M. and 7.30 P.M. Leaves Wingham for Owen Sound, via Lucknow. Kincardine, Port El­ gin, Daily: 2.30 P.M. to Owen Sound Daily except Sundays and Holidays 8.50 P.M. to Kincardine Sundays and Holidays: 10.80 P.M. to Kincardine. New service to Owen Sound, via Teeswater, Mildmay, Walkerton, Paisley, Port Elgin, Daily except Sundays and Holidays 8.50 P.M. Sunday and Holidays 10.30 P,M. For full information call Bruns­ wick Hotel or Murray Johnson’s Garage. WESTERN ONTARIO MOTORWAYS LTD. TIP TOP TAILORS present an early selection of suitings for Fall. ?The very best quality British woollens are contained in their range. The latest style trends are carried out by their expert tailors. This community was shocked Sat­ urday to hear that Alfred Emerson had fallen off a load of hay, and died almost instantly. Apparently he had taken a weak spell, had spoken to the horses, and the driver turned around in time to see him slipping head-first to the ground. Beside his aged moth­ er, he leaves to mourn him, one bro ther, Victor, of Kinloss, and two sis­ ters, Mrs. Haggitt (Maude of Blyth, and Miss Lila at home; one brother, James, passed away about ten months ago. He was buried in Greenhill Cem­ etery, Lucknow, on Tuesday with his pastor, Rev. J. Pollock, of the Pres­ byterian Church, in charge of the ser­ vices. The many friends of the fam­ ily extend sincere sympathy to the sor­ rowing family. Mr. MacNeil, stationed at Wood- stock, spent the week-end with his wife and family here. Miss Lettie Fox, of Hamilton, is spending a few weeks with her moth­ er, Mrs. A. Fox. The W.M.S. of the United Church held a tea at the home of Mrs. J. B, Morrison on Thursday last. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moore held a reception in their home on Friday ev- Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Purdon and family attended the Wilson-Humphrey picnic at Goderich park on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Blunter, Luck­ now, spent Sunday at the home of her brother, Mr. Jas. Curran. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kelly motored from High River, Alta., last week and are visiting with her brother, Mr. Jno. Boyle and other relatives in E. Wa- wanosh, Wingham and Teeswater. Mr. and Mrs. J. G, Gillespie spent the week-end at Huntsville with their son, Jack Gillespie. Born—In Wingham General Hos­ pital on Wednesday, July 2nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Irwin, of Lucknow, (nee Olive Kennedy), a son. Mr. George Thornton and Mr. Wm. Thornton of Bluevale, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack MacLean, of Edmonton, visited on Monday at the home of J. D, Beecroft. Angus Falconer, when riding his bi­ cycle last- Friday, wheeled into a new barbed wire fence across his uncle’s lane, ana\ had a severe gash torn in his neck. \Two stitches were required to close it wp. « Warned Green Cedar Poles Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe Featuring His Own Brand Cigar— Omar’s Invincibles — 5c Celebrated 15th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Archie Messer enter­ tained about twenty-five relatives and friends at dinner at their home Thurs­ day evening, July 3rd, celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of their marria- age. Following the dinner iMr. Grir.d- ley, of Guelph, acted as toastmaster, and toasts and speeches were enjoyed. Among the guests were Mrs. Messer’s sister, Miss Josephine, and brother, David McAllister, of St. Augustine; Rev. F. G. Fowler and Mrs. Fowler, of Bluevale, and friends from Auburn, Guelph, Detroit, St. Augustine and Brussels. z 30ft! - 35 ft. - 40 ft. - 7 Inch tops / ... APPLY TO ... J Winghafh Utilities Commission H. CAMPBELL QUAUTY I HARDWARE Have you investigated the easy terms on which may buy a New Frigidaire. Drop in to Rae’s Hardware and see the new models. Buy your Hay Fork Rope now..................*. 28c lb. Pure Manila % inch. We also stock from % inch up, at moderate prices.. If you are in need of a good screen door, now is : the time to buy.................Complete $2.50 - $3.50 Combinations Doors, Screen and glass .... $7.50 Window Screens, all sizes............... 45c to 75c Remember the BANK NITE Tickets when you make your purchases —* Ask for them. There is not a Fly Spray that can compare with Dr* Hess, at $1.50 Imp. Gallon. Donald PHONE 27 Hardware arid Sporting Goods j WE DELIVER Coal and Coke Coal Is Cash Every Suit is made-to-measure Every suit is, one price $28. KING’S Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McDonald and family and Mr. James Ross, visited on Sunday with Miss Catharine Ross. L.A.C. Stanley Gray and L.A.C. Ri- ,chard Irwin, from the Elementary Fly­ ing School, Goderich, spent the week­ end with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herson Irwin. Richard has had over eight hours of solo flying. Misses Jean and Ruth Irwin, God­ erich, spent last* week with their aunt, Mrs. Herson Irwin and Miss Gwennie Irwin spent the week in Goderich with, her aunt, Mrs. Ed. Irwin-. Mr. and Mrs. Henb. Laidlaw and Iv­ an visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John D. Ross, of Lucknow. Mr. Ross had been driving a team on the hay-rake on Saturday when the tongue broke and the team ran away, ending up on either side of a big tree. Mr. Ross was badly bruised and cut, re­ quiring six stitches to close a wound in the forehead. Little Arnold Ross returned with Ivan for the week. Miss C. Laidlaiw, Mr.-and Mrs. Rob­ ert Stewart and family, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Percy Vincent and , Mr. and Mrs. James Jackson, Auburn. 1 The monthly meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute has been postponed until next Tuesday. * i ____________ BLUEVALE Mission Bands Held Rallies' The Mission Bands of Maitland Presbyterial of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, held two very suc­ cessful rallies in Lucknow on July 3, and at Teeswater on July 4th, with an attendance of over one hundred at each. The Presbyterial Mission Band Johnston Family Picnic The annual Johnston family picnic was held on the school grounds here on Saturday with forty-eight in attend­ ance. The gathering consists of the direct descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. William James Johnston, pioneer settlers of the 1st Concession pf Mor­ ris Township. A picnic lunch was en­ joyed at noon and again at the supper hour. During, the afternoon games for young and old were played. Visitors in the village attending the Johnston family picnic:. Mr. George Mathers, Mr. and Mrs,. Wilbur Math­ ers and two daughters, of Dublin; Mr. and Mrs? Harold Harris and two sons of Drayton, and Mr. George Peacock, of Ottawa. M,r. and Mrs. Edward Barnard en­ tertained members of their family on Sunday in honor of their son, Russel, who left on Monday'for Toronto for military (raining. Mr. and Mrs. Barn­ ard presented their son with a money belt and New Testatment, his. sisters gave him a shaving set; and his bro­ thers, a fountain pen.. . Play Presented. The Young People of Knox Presby­ terian Church presented the farce com­ edy “Aaron Slick from Pinkin Creek” to a full house this week. The play was well received, each member of the cast was well chosen and played the part in good style. Those taking part were: Aaron Slick, Alex McTavish; Jean Elliott, Flora McTavish, Mild­ red Henning, Vera Moffatt, Eldon Kir- ton, Ross Gray, Jack MvTavish, Har­ old Elliott and Stanley Moffatt. The play was presented under the direction of Mrs. F. G. Fowler. George Ross, of Jamestown, supplied music between acts. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Curtis. Mr. Curtis, who is suffering from an attack of pneumonia, is improving.. Miss Nancy J. Fowler, Columbus, Ohio, is spending the week-end. holi­ day with her parents, Rev. F. G. Fow­ ler and Mrs. Fowler at the manse. Miss Dorothy Aitken left on Mon­ day to take a six weeks course at the Western LTniversity, London. Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. MacEwen spent a few days with Dougal Strach­ an, near Brussels, Charles Gannett, Detroit, spent Sun­ day with Mr, and Mrs. George Gan­ nett. Mrs. Wilfred Gerrow, of Columbus, Ohio, with her mother, Mrs. Matt., EL liott, of Turnberry, visited with Miss Duff and Mrs. Aitken, Mr. and Mrs. Damrow, of Detroit, were holiday visitors with Mr., and Mrs. Harry Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. A. D? Scott,, Jiames Scott and daughter, Mrs. Russel and Miss Elizabeth Scott, Seafojtfr,. were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Love. Alex. McTavish is talcing a two- week training course at Petawawa. Mr. and Mrs. John Hockerid'ge with Mrs. Robt. McCrea. Address—Miss Barbara Michie. Lunch com.: Mrs. J. Wheeler, Mrs. R. H. Coultes, Mrs. J. M. Coultes. All the ladies of the com­ munity are invited to attend. their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. James 'Ketchabaw, of Langside, visited God­ erich and Port Albert on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Garniss visited their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stenhouse at Hes'peler. Miss Florence Fowler spent the week-end at Sea'forth and was a. guest at the Hinton-Jackson wedding in St. Thomas Anglican Church on Satur­ day. The Agriculture meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute will be held on. Tues­ day,. July 15th, at 2.30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. J. M. Coultes; convenors are Mrs. J. M. Coultes and Mrs. Harold. Procter. Roll Call—Name the veget-^ able and flower you enjoy most in. the garden. Motto—Mrs. Earl Anderson. Current Events—Miss Myrtle Yuill. Music—Mrs. J. Wickstead. Reading— SALEM Mr. J. T. Wylie spent a few days in Toronto recently. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Weir,, Welland, spent the week-end with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L.. Weir. A large number from this neighbor­ hood attended the funeral last Wed­ nesday of the late Mrs. Richard Palm­ er of Wroxeter. The deceased lived in this locality for a number of years. Haying is the order of the day. The rain on Sunday night' and Mon­ day morning was welcome. It will do much good. REPAIRS M 5 First Class Watch Repairs At ■ Reasonable Prices. ■ Come in and see our stock of = Wedding Gifts. s i s | Williams - Jeweller iiiHiiiHiiniiniMiiiHiiMiiiHiiiiiiiniiniiniiB 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 tibon, W. M. S. Met The president, Mrs. J. J. Elliott, pre­ sided at the monthly meeting of the W.M.S. in Knox Presbyterian Church on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. F. G. Fowler read the 91st Psalm as a Scripture lesson and Mrs. E. Nichol led in prayer. The paper “Extracts from the Church in Action” by Wil­ liam Patton, was read by Mrs. G. A. Love, showing the growth of mission­ ary work in Japan, China, Sumatra, India and Africa, The work of spread­ ing the Gospel in all countries is made possible by voluntary co-operation. . Mrs. Elliott offered the closing prayer. W. A, Entertain Children Members of the Woman’s Associa­ tion of the United Church were host­ esses on Thursday afternoon at the church, to the children of the congre­ gation. A short devotional meeting was held in which the children took part Following this a few business items were settled. The ladies quilted and the children enjoyed games. A picnic lunch was served. Rev. C. Tav*x even offered the closing prayer. Mrs. Alex. Moffatt has returned to her home here after spending six months with friends at Kingsville, She was accompanied here by Mr, and Mrs. Fagan, Mary and Douglas, who will enjoy a short holiday, ^Ir. Milliam McLeod left on Thurs­ day for Sarnia where he has secured a position with a milling company, Mr, amt Mrs. McKee, Norma and Jack, Montreal, are with Mrs. McKee’s PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY SHOP AT FRESH SALTED PEANUTS .......... lb. 15c McCormick’s Assorted Sandwich BISCUITS ............ lb. 23c BUTTERNUT PEANUT BUTTER ...................... Ib. 15c FOUR O’CLOCK BLACK TEA lb. 79c Ground Fresh When You Order MELCOURT COFFEE - 14-CUT RUBBER • HEAVY ZINC RINGS.. .. 4 Dozen 25c RINGS ......................... Dozen 25c Special Value! New Pack DEVON NO. 4 PEAS 20-OZ. llC TIN, AAV Monarch Sweet MIXED PICKLES ......... 27-oz. Jar 29c Miracle Whip SALAD DRESSING....... 32-oz. Jar 49d Country Club Red Sockeye SALMON..........|-lb. Tin 23c LEALAND TOMATO CATSUP.......14-0z. Bottle 19c Davie’s Easy Spread CHEESE........ »/2-lb. Pkg. 15c Frahcis Drake Grapefruit JUICE................50-oz. Tin 20c Maple Leaf Macaroni and Cheese LOAF ... lb. 30c Dumart’s Pork and Veal LOAF......... lb. 33c Maple Leaf Skinless WEINERS......... .......lb. 29c York Good Quality BOLOGNA ......... Ib. 21c SWEET' JUICY VALENCIA ORANGES..............Dozen 20c SOLID FRESH ONTARIO CABBAGE............ 2 for 15c SIZE 800’s CHOICE LEMONS ... 3 for 10c Fresh HOME-GROWN BEETS ................. Bunch Sc BANK NITE Tickets and War Savings Stamp Coupons Given Here.