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WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, July 31st, 1941
Ladies’
Also
BLUEVALE
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Jim
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at the home of
Campbell,
and. Mrs. Norman
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 31, August 1, 2
The mighty story of a
frontier Empire.
“Information Please”
and “News”
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, August 4, 5th, 6th
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"THE SON OF MONTE CRISTO”
Swords flash and’hearts beat faster in this glorious
successor to Alexandre Dumas’ greatest story.
Also “Disney Cartoon” and “Benchley Comedy”
WHITECHURCH
it, with
Church
Church
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Conely and fam
ily spent the week-end with her par
ents, at Durham, and Mervin stayed
to spend his holidays with his grand
parents.
Mrs. Fred Clarke, of Amherstburg,
spent last week with her sister, Miss
Anna iMay Carrick, who returned from
Wingham Hospital on Monday last,
Mr. and Miss Whisett, of Toronto,
spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs.
J. J. McGee. . '
Mrs. A. Emerson and Miss Lila
spent Sunday at Blyth with the form
er’s daughter, Mrs. John Haggitt. Mrs.
Emerson held a very successful sale
of the fields of grain last Thursday
and realized $8 an acre for
some fields higher in value.
The W.M.S. of the United
attended a meeting at Brick
on Thursday last when Mrs. McKen
zie, formerly president of the W.M.S.
Presbyterial, living at Seaforth, and
now of Toronto, was present, also the
W.M.S. of Belgrave. Mrs. McKenzie
gave a very inspirational address on
the \v^rk of the W.M.S., its need for
workers, money, and its great value in
this country. Mrs. Frank Thompson,
president of the Brick W.M.S., had
charge of the meeting. Lunch was
served and a social half-hour was en
joyed by all.
Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Watt and fam
ily spent Sunday at Belgrave with Mr.
Harry McClenaghan and family.
Miss Isabel Fox, Reg. N., who has
been at Wroxeter for the past few
weeks, spent Saturday with her moth
er, Mrs. A. Fox.
Invitations are out this week for the
reception to be held at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan this
Thursday evening.
Rev. Mr. Leggatt, of Norval and
Bruce Beach, had charge of the serv
ices in the Presbyterian Churches here
on Sunday.
Master Jimmie Cane and little Dor
othy Ashby, of Toronto, have been
.visiting at the home of his uncle, Mr.
HerSon Irwin, during the past week,
:and Audrey Irwin spent last week with
JBetty Benton of .Toronto.
Misses Jean and Gwendoline Mc-
■Burney, of Windsor, are visiting at the
•home their aunt, Mi;s. Frank
’Thompson and other E. Wawanosh re-
la lives this week.
The summer meeting of the W.M.S.
of the Presbyterian Church was held
on Thursday last at the home of Mrs.
Robt. Mowbray, with the president,
Miss Merle Wilson, in charge. Miss
Annie Laidlaw read the Scripture les
son, and Mrs. J. Craig led in prayer.
Miss Velma Scott and Mrs. Robt. Ross
sang “I’ll Go Where You Want Mfe
To Go,” Mrs, W. J. Coulter gave a
missionary reading and Mrs, J. Laid
law led in prayer. The members of the
Mission Band sang a number and
Walter Elliott gave a reading. The
special speaker was Miss Dorothy
Douglas of Lucknow, who gave an in
teresting talk on her work in Formosa.
Miss Douglas is slated to leave for
Formosa again on August 10th, and
the people of this community join in
wishing her success in her work, A
special vote of thanks was tendered to
her and also to Mrs. Mowbray. Lunch
was served and a social time enjoyed
by all.
Mr. Robert Purdon had three of his
cows killed by lightning in the storm
of Monday morning, and (Mr. Jas. Cur
ran had the chimney of his house hit.
Mr. Chas. Robinson started out on
Tuesday with his threshing machine
at Aldin Purdon’s, with Jas. McGee
and Jas. Curran assisting him for the
season.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Laidlaw arnd
Ivan spent Sunday at the home of Min
Harry McClenaghan, Belgrave.
Mrs. Robt. Mitchell, Wingham, is
visiting this week at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Gordon Elliott.
Mrs. Kirk, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bee
croft, Ernest and Florence, spent Sun
day In Kincardine at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Ed. Browning.
Born—In Lucknow on Monday, July
28th,' to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johns
ton (nee Laura Conn), a son.
Mr. and Mrs, Will Conn visited on
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hardie
Simpson, of Teeswater.
Mrs. Archie Patterson, of Kapus-
kasing, is visiting with her mother,
Mrs. Wm. Taylor,
Mrs. Jas. Morrison spent Friday last
in Clinton with Mr. and Mrs*. Morgan
Agnew and Miss Norma Bently.
Mr. Jas, Morrison and Miss Mc
Grath, of Toronto, spent the week-end
at the home of Mr., and Mrs.. J. B.
Morrison.
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Haselgrove’s
Smoke Shoppe
Featuring
His Own Brand Cigar—
Omar’s Invincibles — 5c
BELGRAVE
United
Sunday
the un-
of Mrs,
moved from Belgrave the end of June,
was present and after a short address,
dedicated the beautiful clock, Goldie
Wheeler, a grandson of the deceased,
and Supt. of the Sunday School, un
veiled the clock.
Mrs. R. Yule and Berna accompan
ied Mr. Yule to Paisley on Sunday and
will spend a week or so with him there
while he is acting as relieving agent
at the C.N.R. station.
Miss Nora Wheeler, London, spent
the week-end at her home here,
Rev. J. B. and Mrs. Townend, of
Princeton, and Miss Kay Townend of
London, spent Sunday with Belgrave
friends.
We are sorry to know that Mr. C.
Wilkinson is on the sick list, staying
with Mrs. Carl Proctor.
Magistrate Jefp and Mrs. Jefp, of
Barrie, were guests of Mrs. Brandon
one day last week.
Mrs. H. Adams is confined to her
home. We hope to see her around
again soon. Her sister is staying with
her.
W. C. Geddes, of Chatham, is holi
daying with his parents, Mr, and Mrs.
W. J. Geddes.
Memorial Service
Rev, F. G. Fowler conducted an im
pressive memorial service * in Knox
Presbyterian Church on Sunday morn
ing for the Rev. W. J. West,*M,A.,
who passed away in Victoria Hospital,
London, on Thursday, and who min
ister to the congregations of Bluevale
and Eadies from 1897 - 1912. Mr.
Fowler toolc for his text “Follow me
and I will make you fishers of men.”
He spoke of the deceased as one who
had heard and obeyed that command,
and by so doing had been the means
of leading many into the Christian life
and work of the church. The Choir
sang "I Know That God’s Tomorrow
Will Be Better Than Today”
Rev. F. G. Fowler is having his va
cation during the month of August.
Next Sunday, 'August 3rd, Rev. J. E.
Taylor, of Cranbrook and Ethel, will
occupy the pulpit in Knox Presbyter
ian Church.
L. O. L. Decoration
The L.O.L. No. 766 held the annual
decoration service at the cemetery on
Sunday afternoon with Bro. Earl
Hamilton ,W.M., in charge of the ser
vice. Rev. C. Tavener, of the United
Church, read the Scripture passage
and offered prayer. The names of the
departed members were-read by Bro.
Ross Smith. The guest speaker was
Rev. E. O. Gallaher, rector of the An
glican Church, Wingham. He spoke
on “Recollections, Decorations and
Resolutions.” The service closed with
singing the National Anthem.
Miss Eliza Bravenor, of Toronto, is
visiting with Mr. and Mts, Arthur
Shaw and other, relatives.
Russel Barnard, R.C.A.F,,. was home
from Manning Pool, Toronto, and
spent the week-end with his- parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barnard,
Miss F. M. Cochoran, of Vancouver,
B.C., was a recent visitor with. Mrs.
Mary Robertson and Miss Martha
Fraser.
Miss. Lois Elliott, nurse-in-training
at the Woman’s Coltege Hospital, .Tor
onto, is spending hec vacation with, her
parents, Mr. and M-rsv Raymond EL
Hott.
Mr., and; Mrs. Harry Stowe and Mr.
R. G. King, Toronto, were week-end.
visitors at the Sanderson home.
Mrs.. Moore, of St. Marys, and Miss-
Dorothy Aitken, of Western Univers
ity, London,, were week-end guests of.
Miss Duff amt Mrs. M. L... Aitken..
Mrs.. Jim. Johnston has- been engag
ed to- teach at S.S. Nou 10, Morris-
Mrs. Jphnstcm taught at No. 10 prev
ious to, her marriage.
Mr. and. Mrs. G. A. Love spent Sun
day with relatives. at Seaforth.
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A very interesting and impressive
service was held. in. Knox
Church Sunday School on
morning. The occasion was
veiling of a clock in memory
M. A. Wheeler, who passed.' away in
March'. Mrs, Wheeler, who was al
most 86 years of age, had. been a very
faithful member of the Sunday School
and attended until only a few months
previous to her death. Before her
death she had made provision for a
clock to be bought for the Sunday
School, Rev. J, B, Townend, ^ho
Wanted Green Cedar Poles
30ft - 35 ft. - 40 ft. - 7 Inch tops
Amir to
Wingham Utilities Commission
H. CAMPBELL
WESTFIELD
cent,
Mrs. W,in.t Kelly and Jimmy,^Wal
ton, Mrs. J, Killough, of Dunglwolh'i
were recent visitors at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McDowell,
Mr, and Mrs. John Campbell and
Donald, of Aylmer, were recent guests
at the home
Walsh.
Mt ' John '
Fulls, visited
Mrs. Howard
Mr
Mrs. Walter Cook, and Mrs, Gordon
Snell were London visitors on Thurs
day.
•• Mr. and Mrs. Albert McKeJlar and
son, Earl, and grandson, Neil, of St.
Charles, Mich., were guests of Mr, and
Mrs. Earl Wightman $and other
friends,
Mr. Kenneth Campbell, ‘R.C.C.S., of
Toronto, visited last week with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Camp
bell.
Mr. Jim Walsh, of Clinton, spent
the week-end with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. A. E. Walsh.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Speigleberg
and Barkley, Mr. and Mrs. Simon and
Ronald, and Mrs. Speigleberg Sr., of
Kitchener were guests on Sunday at
the home of Mr. and Mrs, W. A.
Campbell.
Reeve R. Redmond spent several
day at Algonquin Park recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jardine
son spent a few days with Mr.
Mrs. Jardine of Toronto.
Mrs. Wm. Taylor and Mrs.
Bowes, of Guelph, Mrs. John Weibs.ter,
of West Wawanosh, visited with Mr.
and Mrs. Bert Taylor, and other
friends.
Mrs. Mary Lamont and family, of
Brussels, visited on Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Carter.
of Mr, and Mrs, A, E.
Iroquois
Mr. and
Radford,
GLENANNAN
Mr. and Mrs. John Gathers and two
children, Gorrie, visited on Sunday
with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur Lincoln.
Gnr. Stewart Jeffraj' returned from
Petawawa, last week where he spent
twooweeks?at camp.
■’ Mrs. Thos. Appleby returned home
on Sunday last after being a patient in
Victoria Hospital for the past two
weeks. Her many friends hope her
eyesight will be improved.
You’ll Be Good
And Tired
.. . if you let us adopt your tire
troubles. You can be assured oi
“new-tire” safety with our mod- '
era, scientific tire repair meth
ods . . . and our efficient, speedy-
service will make you more than,
satisfied with your investment,
SERVICE OUR MOTTO'
Bert Armstrong
PHONE 181
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All Sportswear
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Good News .For A Holiday Week-
End I You’ll want to go away look
ing your smartest — Here are real
valtjes in Sport Togs.
.Cotton Jerseys J styled by Penman’s
- in white and colours 59c and 73c
Sloppy Joe Cardigans,- Blue, Coral
White .. ........................ 1,29
Play Suits - Regularly 2.^5 .., 1.95
Slacks*.............. - 1.79
Sport Blouses . smartly tailored 1.00
Summer .Handbags, clearing all
lines....................... 1.29
Cotton Crepe Night Gowns .. .. 89c
Special Prices Now on Summer
Dress Materials. ”
59c
Men
Cotton Jerseys - - styled by Penman’s...........
Sport Shirts - tailored by Forsyth and Arrow'
1.49 and 1.95
.... 2 for 75c
... 1.49, 2.69
All Less 20%
................2.19
Summer Ties - - Reg. 50c..........
Wash Pants - - specially reduced- to
Swim Trunks - Men’s and Boys’ ..
Tennis Shorts - Reg. 3.00
Little Miss Florence Weir, Howick, * noon,
also Masters Murray and Billie Mui-’
vey spent last week with their grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Stokes.
Miss Elaine Murchison, who has
spent the past couple of weeks with
her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rich
ard Gilkin^on, returned to her home
at Norwich on Sunday.
The many friends of Mr. Thos. Wal
lace will be glad to know he is im
proving slowly1 and hope it may con
tinue. •
A memorial service was conducted
in Eadies Church on Sunday in mem
ory of the late Rev. Mr. West, who
was a former pastor.
iMrs. Clarence Snelling, of Listowel,
spent last week with her sister, Mrs.
Allan McGill.
Mrs. George Shaw and Mr. Arno
Mitcalfe, of Toronto, spent the week
end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John Metcalfe, also Mr. and Mrs. Mel
ville Martin, were recent visitors with
their parents.
Mr. Weldon Rutledge and Mr. Jack
Stewart of Brampton visited on Friday
with their cousin, Mrs. Oliver Stokes.
ff' .Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown and lit
tle daughter, Shirley, also Mr. and
Mrs Arthur Lincoln spene a short,
holiday with friends in Detroit.
Mr. Joseph Maine and family, Tor
onto, called on Mr. and Mrs. Chester
Dunkin recently and renewed other
acquaintances on the tenth.
A series of evangelistic meetings
were closed Friday evening. All en
joyed Mr. Summers’ speaking and the
music.
The missionary meeting of the Unit
ed Church will be held at the home
of Mrs. Thomas Abaraham Wednes
day afternoon.
Ladies from all directions attended
the quilting at Lane’s School Tues
day afternoon.
Fred Davidson, the well-driller from
Wingham, is at present drilling a well
for Jas. B. Dickson. He has several
other jobs on the town line. This dry
weather is hard on the water supply.
Rev. Mr. Storey, a returned mission
ary from South America, will show
over a hundred slides of that country,
and give an address in the Presbyter
ian Church Thursday night, this week,
at 8.30 o’clock. A silver collection
will be taken for his work.
Little Mr. McKee, from Galt, is
holidaying with friends here. Mrs. Jo
seph’Hall, of Toronto is visiting with
Mrs. Mulvey, and a friend from Tor
onto at the Hunkin home.
It is with regret that we learn that
Thomas Abraham’s condition has
made it necessary for him to go to
Wingham Hospital for treatment.
Mrs. Henry Johann and Lillian Dar
ling have returned from a vacation at
the Beach.
SALEM
Miss Kathleen Willits, of Meaford^
spent the week-end with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Willits.
A few of the neighbors from this
vicinity attended the funeral last Sat
urday of the late Mr. Joseph
of Wroxeter vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Weir,
Hazel and Fannie Belle and
Verda Weir spent last Saturday at the
lake at Grand Bend, with the former’s
son, Mr, Harold ‘Weir and Mrs. Weir.
Lovell
iMisses
Minnie
Customer, entering store just before
closing time: “I came in here to get
something for my wife.”
Tired Shopwalker: “And what are
you asking for her?”
ST. HELENS
Misses- Alice arid Zella Cook, Wing
ham, spent the week-ends, with theiir
parents, Mr. arid Mrs. F. W. Cook,
Mr-and. Mris. F. J. Cook, and family,,
.Mr, arid. Mrs-J- L, McDowell and fata
lly, Mrs, C Smith and son, Gordon*.
Mr, and. Mrk Walter Cook, Mr, aitrl
Mrs. Alvin Smell and Harv.ey, Mr, and
Mrs. Lloyd. Walden and. Donna, Mr.
and .Mrs. A., Walsh and. family, Mr,
and Mrs. Norman Radford, and family
enjoyed a picnic at Goderich on Sat
urday,.
On Sunday, Rev. Breirmcr, of Sea
forth,, had charge of the service and
spoke from Genesis 4: 9 "Am I my
brother’s keeper?” The Senior quar
tette, J. L. McDowell, Wm, McDow
ell, A, McDowell and M. Henry, fav
ored, with a number. For the next two
Sundays service will be withdrawn at
Westfield,
Mrs, Wm. McVittie, of Westfield,
is to be the W.M.S. speaker at Au
burn next Sunday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Stackhouse,
■of BruceflekI, visited with Mr, and
.Mrs, Wm, McDowell and Mr, and
Mrs. Karl Wightman on Sunday,
Mrs, Wm. Blair, of Brucefiold, spent
Sunday with her friend, Mrs, R, Vin*
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.1 WATCH
REPAIRS
First Class Watch Repairs At
Reasonable Prices.
Come in and see our stock o£
Wedding Gifts.■
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! Williams - Jeweller
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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,
The August meeting of the Wo
men’s Institute will be held in the
Community Hall on Thursday, Aug
ust 7th at 2.30. Roll Call: A member
of the Ontario Cabinet and his office.
Subject: Legislation, in charge of Miss
Mary Murray. Program committee—
.Mrs. McKenzie Webb, Mrs. E. J.
Thom. Hostesses: Mrs. W. A. Miller,
•Mrs. Geo. Stuart, Mrs. E. W. Rice.
Any material for quilt blocks will be
■welcomed.
Observer George McQuillin, who
has been with the R.C.A.F. at Tren
ton, is a#v.isitor at his home here be
fore being transferred to Winnipeg.
Mrs. Ronald Rothwell, who has
been a visitor with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. E. J. Thom, left on Sunday
for Toronto where Mr. Rothwell is
with the R.C.A.F.
Mrs. Alex. Murdie and little son,
Bobby, of Toronto, are visitors with
het parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson
Woods. ■
'Mrs. R. J, Woods has returned from
a holiday with her daughter, Mrs. Ar
nold Barbour at Sauble Beach.
Rev, G. A. Barnard is on vacation
for the next three Sundays. A repre
sentative of the Bible Society will oc*
*cupy the pulpit next Sunday. The fol
lowing Sunday there will be no ser
vice.
BELMORE
congresgations uniting, Rev, D.1,Both
W, Clarke took the service In the
Prcsbyterhft Church Sunday after*
PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY
DALTON’S O.K. JELLY
POWDERS ...........4 Pkgs. 25c
FOUR O’CLOCK
BLACK TEA...............Lb. 79c
Clover Leaf Red
COHOE SALMON
DAVIE’S EASY SPREAD
CHEESE ....... ‘/2-Lb. Pkg. 15c
Miracle Whip SALAD
DRESSING :........32-Oz. Jar 49c
31c ™l 19c
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VANCAMP TOMATO j Francis' brake GRAPEFRUIT
JUICE .. .....-...20-Oz. Tin 11c I JUICE............>. 48-Oz. Tin 29c
14-Cut White RUBBER RINGS .,.., 4 Dozen 25<J
Heavy Zinc JAR RINGS . ......................Dozen 25c
CERTO For All JAMS and JELLIES . Bottle 25c
MONARCH SWEET MIXED » SUNNY SPAIN PLAINPICKLES ........ 27-Oz. Jar 29c I OLIVES .......17‘A-Oz, Jar 490
Healthgio Carbolic TOILET SOAP .. 3 Cakes 15c
BLENDED OR SPIRIT . WHOLE MIXEDVINEGAR__ _______ Gal. 49c | PICKLING SPICE ... Lb. 29c
Maple Leaf PIMENtO VEAL LOAF .... Lb. 33c
York Pure PORK SAUSAGE......................Lb. 25c
Maple Leaf Skinless WEINERS________ Lb. 29c
* SWEET JUICY VALENCIA
ORANGES ............. Dozen 29c
CALIFORNIA
GRAPEFRUIT 4 for 25c
LARGE 600’s CHOICE
LEMONS...................3 for 10c
FIRM LARGE*
CABBAGE 2 Heads 25c
FRESH HOME-GROWN FIELD TOMATOES
Special Prices by Basket or by PoulridL
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