The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-09-25, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thurs, September 25, 1941
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September 25, 26, 27
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“Washington Melodrama”
Frank Morgan, a financier, is mixed up in a murder
in Washington.
Also “Ray Whitley” “Traveltalk” “News”
Matinee Saturday afternoon at *2.30 p.m.
Before leaving his position in The
Office of the London Life where he
has worked fur the past three and
one half years, Stewart was very
kindly remembered. The head staff
presented him with a wrist watch.
The division in which he worked held
a luncheon and presented him with
an initialed Parker pen and the firm
gave him a months salary, On behalf
of the Y.P.S. of 1st Presbyterian
church, Seaforth, Rev. Hugh Jack
made him the recipient of a testament,
since leaving Belgrave as a small boy,
Stewart has always spent a part of
his holidays in this vicinity and on
the farm with his uncle and aunt, Mr.
and Mrs, Porterfield at Marnock and
his many friends will wish him the
best of Itick in the service for his
country.
spending two weeks with friends?
Mr, and Mrs. Win. Balfour were
Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs.
George Hutchinson.
A miscellaneous shower was held
at the home of Mr, and Mrs, David
McLennan, last Friday night in honor
of Mr, and Mrs, Ned. Thompson, (nee
Doris McLennan) whom were recently
married.
Mr, and Mrs. Russel Willoughby
and family, also Mr. and Mrs, Brem-
ner of Grey, spent Sunday afternoon
with M,
Mr
were.
and Mrs. Melville Dennis,
and iMrs. McPherson and family
guests of Mrs. MacFarlane Sr.
BLUEVALE
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COMBINATIONS
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Relatives from a distance atending
the funeral of the late Wm. J. Geddes
were: Mr. and Mrs, R. M, Munro and
son Robert; Mrs, E. Taylor, Mrs. R.
Blay, Dr. J, H, Geddes, G, Wilson
Geddes, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Watson
all of London; Mr. Robert Wilson,
Perth; Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Wettlaufer
and son of Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs.
J. Websteer, Mr, and Mrs, A. Vodden
and Mrs. E. Savelie of Clinton.
Did
Misses Jean Elliott, Mildred Henn
ing and Flora McTavish took' part in
the judging competition in Junior
Girls’ Home making clubs. Projects
at the Stratford Fall Fair last week.
Miss Jean Elliott was awarded, 1st
prize while the other two young lad
ies were each awarded 2nd prizes.
A new inner belt corselette is a'n
added feature to our regular -
stock. Firm rayon stripe mater
ial makes a model we know you’ll
like. Sizes 36 to 44.......... 2.50
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The Madcap Marx Brothers apepar.in this sure-fire
cure for the blues.
Also “Crime Does Not Pay” & “Robert Benchley”
ST. HELENS
Wo-
. Judged At Seaforth
Miss Olive Scott spent a few days
with friends at Seaforth and while
there, acted as judge for the Domestic
Needlecraft section at the Fall Fair.
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BELGRAVE
Institute Plan For Officers Rally
The September meeting of the
Women’s Institute was held at the
home of Mrs. Jesse Wheeler 4th line
Morris, with a good attendance of
members and visitors. Mrs. N. Keat
ing, president, conducted the meeting
which was opened in the usual way.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were adopted and the treasurer’sr e-
port received.
Plans were completed for the Of
ficers’ Rally to be held in Belgrave
on October 7. The committee in
charge of securing a comforter for the
draw reported it had secured a rug
instead. A copper contest was con
ducted during the past month and $10
of this money was donated to an or
phanage fund for the Queen ^Alexan-
dra Home. The war work report
showed a nice amount of sewing and
knitting completed. The roll-call was
responded to with the name of a new
■pickle recipe. Mrs. J. S. Procter was
in charge of current events and con-
ducted it in the form of questions
handed to each one present to be an
swered and this brought forth good
discussion.
Mrs. Earle Anderson, who had
charge of the address gave a splendid
talk on the part women can play in
the present tworld situation by care
ful supervision in the home and tak
ing an interest in the community. The
singing of the National Anthem
closed the meeting after which a ten-
cent tea was served by the hostess
assisted by Mrs. N. Keating, Mrs. J.
S. Procter and Mrs. J. M. Coultes,
Bride And Groom Honored
A pleasant social time was spent on
Thursday evening when friends and
neighbors on the 4th line, Morris,
gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Cecil Wheeler in honor of their
daughter, Nora, who'recently married
Bernard Crellin, London. The time
was spent in playing progressive
crokinole after which lunch was served
■by the ladies. Following lunch, Carl
Procter, in a few words, extended the
best wishes of all present to the bride
for many years of happiness in the
future and asked her to accept a
shower of kitchen articles in ivory and
green. The gifts were presented by
Mrs. J. Yuill and Mrs. J. C. Procter.
After opening the gifts the .bride, in
a few well-hcosen words, expressed
her appreciation for the gifts and best
wishes. The singing of the National
Anthem brought the evening to- a
close.
The October meeting -of the
men’s Institute will be held in the
Community Hail on Thursday after
noon, October 2nd. Roll call, One
thing our British Empire means to
me. Current events by Mrs. Will
Rutherford. Subject, Our Flag, by
Mrs. W. A. Miller. Program Commit
tee, Mrs. A. Aitchison, Mrs. A. Gaunt.
Hostess, Mrs, D. Phillips, Mrs. Rr J.
Woods, Mrs. D. C. McDonald. The
draw for the quilt donated by (Mrs.
Wm. Campbell will be made at the
Lucknow Fall Fair concert. The rec
ord of tickets sold must be handed
in befpre that night.
Mrs. Wm. Gallaher of Norwood,
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart _ Collyer and
Teddy of Westwood, Aircratsman
Ronald Rothwell of Aylmer and Mrs.
RothwelLof Peterboro were week-end
visitors with Mr. and Mrs.
Thom.
The annual Thankoffering
W. M. S. was held In the
Church Sunday morning with Rev.
Mr. Howse of
guest speaker.
Rally'Day.
After being
summer months, the meeting of the
Y. P. S. was'held on Sunday evening
with Mrs. McKenzie Webb, mission
ary convenor, presiding', Dick Weath
erhead read the scripture lesson and
Mrs. Rice favored with a solo. The
topic was taken by Rev. G. A. Barn
ard who spoke on China where he had
spent several years as a missionary.
Next week the meeting will be held
on .Monday evening at 8 o’clock at
th home of Wallace Miller.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Woods and
little sort of Guelph and Mrs;. Arnold
Barbour and Bobby Phillips of Fergus
were recent visitors with Mrs;. R. J.
Woods.
Sunday Services
At the United church on Su'iiday
morning Rev. C. Tavener spoke from
1st Samuel 30-24. Rally Day services
will be held next Sunday. Rev. F. G.
Fowler conducted the regular service
at Knox Presbyterian church. Mr.
Allan Ramsay contributed a solo.
Next Sunday the Rally Day program
will be observed.
Rev. C. Tavener and Mrs. Tavener
attended the Anniversary services at
Belgrave United Church on Sunday
evening.
!
E. J.
of the
United
Ashfield circuit as the
Next Sunday will be
discontinued for the
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New Ivory Frilled Curtains — You’ll need them after Fall housecleaning.
Martha Washington and regular frilled styles extra wide.............2.25 pr.
New Draperies — Smart homespuns and monks cloth in plain and fancy y
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FEATHER FLANNELS
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Light but warm, they come in an
attractive range of plain colours
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54-inch fancy woollens for odd
jackets ancT'skirts. Checks, stripes
2.50, 2.95
Held Anniversary Services
Two good congregations gathered ins
Knox United Church on Sunday for
the Anniversary services held both
morning and evening. Special speaker
for the day was Rev. R. N. Stewart
of Teeswater, who gave two splendid
addresses. Special music was present
ed by the members of the choir under
the leadership Miss Velma Wheeler.
Mrs. N. Keating and Mrs. Geo.
Johnston sang a duet at the morning
service and Clifton Walsh sang a solo
at the evening service. The church
was nicely decorated with flowers and
ferns for the services.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy McSween of
Hamilton, were week-end visitors with
relatives here.
Enlisted In 55th Battery
Old friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Geddes of Seaforth, formerly of Bel
grave will .be interested to learn that
their son Stewart, has enlisted as a
Sargeant with the 55th Artillery Unit
which left London on Friday last and
is now stationed at Megantic, Que-
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MORRIS
Mr.. Wilt&red. McEwen of Toronto,
spent the week-end. with Mr. and. Mrs.
Alex McEwen,, 1st line.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brooks- and
family of. Toro.ntop spent the week
end. with. Me., and. Mrs. Robt. Mc-
Clennan and other friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnston took
in Belgrave Anniversary and visited
on. Sunday afternoon with Mr. and
Mrs. Georg,e. Johnston.
Dr. Bert and Mrs- Hetherington; and
daughter of Brantford, visited on. Sun
day with his, parents and Br.®iher,
George.
tMrs. Addison Fraser and baby <rame
home from Wingham on Friday,;, both
doing well..
Mr. and Mrs.. Harvey Robertasu and
sons* spent Sunday afternoon with
friends at Blyth.t
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Mr. and Mrs. George Thornton,.
Mrs. Eliza Fell, Mrs. Jack Wickstead,
Wilson Thornton, (Mr. and Mrs. A.
D. Smith and Miss Eleanor Smith,
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Marshall at Listowel and attended the
opening service of the United church.
Mrs. Blanche Costello is visiting
with Mr. and Mrs. David Brown at
Dunnville.
Mrs. M. H. Elliott of Turnberry
is attending the funeral of her friend,
Mrs. Jim Hunter in. Toronto..,
Mrs. M. L. Adken of Hollen and
Miss Dorothy Aitken of St. Mary’s
spent the week-end with Miss Mary
Duff.
Mrs. Lillow and son Arnold, R~C.
A;F. of Montreal, spent Sunday with.
Mr. and Mrs. Lillow at Stratford.
J. Wesley Beattie, Misses Ethel and
Florence Beattie,, and R. Simpson of-
Seaforth were Sunday visitors with
Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Garniss,
.Spence McKinnon, Waterloo;, with,
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Mg-
Kin no m.
Mr., and Mrs. A. D. Scott, Mr. and.
Mrs. James F. Scott of Seaforth, spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George.
Love. ,
Mrs.. F. G. Fowler is spending a
month with her daughter, Miss Nancy
Jane Fowler at Columbus, Ohio.
Mac Black, who has been a. patient
in the Wingham Genera® Hospital for
a week,, has returned home.
Dr. Bert and Mrs. Hetherington
and Helen of Brampton, also Carman
Hetherington V. S. of Weston, spent.
SCHOOL GIRLS
Our range of regulation school togs
is complete.
Navy Tunic ..............:...................2.95
Regulation white broadcloth blous
es .......................................1.00, 1.19
Campus socks, green, red, blue
navy .................. 59c
Navy Blopmers. Extra fine cotton 59c
KING’S
Now Operating New
Garage
% Block West of Josephine St on John St.
Next to Dr. McKibbon’s Residence.
JAMESTOWN .
Sunday* September 21stLast
a beautiful autumn day for the
niversary Services of Roe’s Church.,
which were conducted b,y the Rev.
Reid Vipond of Trowbridge. His text
in the morning was on the Church
taken from the 16th chapter of St.
Matthew, 18th verse ,and at the even
ing service he chose the story of the
good Samaritan taken from the 10th
chapter of St. Luke, 33rd verse. A
good congregation attended both
services.
Mr. Lome Smith of Molesworth*
spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. John Fraser,
We extend congratulations to
and Mrs. Thomas MacFarlane,
were married last Saturday.
Mrs, Thomas Wilson spent
Saturday with Miss Gertrude Payne
of Hanover.
Mr, Lawrence Willis* Vera, Betty,
and Bill* visited on Sunday with* Mr.
and Mts« Russel Hat! of Palmerston.
Lola returned borne with them after
was
An-
Mr.
who
last
Sunday with their parents, Mr., and
Mrs. Chas. Hetherington, also
Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Gallagher.
WHITECHURCH
with.
Mr..
CANADA’S LARGEST
RURAL FAIR
TEESWATER
Sept. 30 - Oct. 1
Excellent Horse Show,, Sensational
Racing Events, Woodstock Boys’
Band, Hamilton Ladies’ Band.
Lucknow Pipe Band, Freak Veh
icles, Clowns, Highland Dancing
Hurdle- Jumping, Beauty Contest,
Toronto Star’s War Photos, Har
ry Foster’s Theatre of the Air,
' Etc. Etc, Admission 25 cents.
1J. J. Reid, President.
Alex. B. McKague,
Sec.-Treas. & Managing Director.
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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,
Mr. and Mrs. John Craig and
and Mrs. Dawson Craig visited on.
Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs-..
Desjardins of Ethel.
Mr. and Mrs. Jorn Little of Ash
field spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs..
Albert Patterson. *
: The regular monthly meeting of the.
W.M.S.. -of the Presbyterian church
was held on Thursday last with
president, Miss Merle Wilson
chyge.. Mrs. Jas. Purdon read the
.scripture lesson and'Mrs. Murray led.
in. prayer.. Mrs. Archie Aitcheson and.
Mr.s- A.. Patterson had charge of the
topic, The Madras Conference, and.
World Christians and You, and Miss
Annie Caidlaw led in prayer for the
missionary workers. Mrs. David Ken
nedy closed the meeting with prayer.
Misses Ametha and Olive McPher
son, Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Robt.
Galbraith, visited on Wednesday last
with. Mrs. Gordon Elliott.
Mr., and Mrs.. Earle Caslick and
family of Culross* and Mrs. Wallace
Conn and baby, spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hill, Langside.
Mrs. Jerry Casemore of Turnberry
spent last week at the home of. her
son,. Mr,. Ernest Casemore.
Mr., Hubert Keiswetter of Camp
Borden and his wife and her brother,
Adam Sicbil of Preston, and Mr. and.
Mrs. L. Keiswetter of Elmira, and (Mr,.
and' Mrs. Joe Keiswetter visited on
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tony Keis.-
wetter and all visited with their people-
at Chepstow. Hubert was home on
last leave.
The regular monthly meeting of the
W.M.S. of the United -Church was
held on Wednesday last with Mrs. J.
G. Gillespie In charge and leading in
prayer. Mrs. Scholtz and Miss Mtirlel
Watt sang a duet, and Mrs. J. H.
; Pollock gave a missionary reading.
Mrs. J. D. Beecroft led in prayer for
the missionary workers. Mrs. M.
Moore, Mj-s. Pollock and Mrs. -Bee
croft took parts in a missionary dia
logue. Mrs. Scholtz read,'Who is my
Neighbor? The temperance clippihgs
concerned the spread and cost and
effect of the cigarette habit. Mrs« Gill
espie closed the meeting with prayer.
A tea was held at the home of Mrs.
Robt, Laiadiaw oil Friday last with
a splendid attendance.
Mr, and Mrs. George Olver, Wing
ham spent Sunday at the home of Mr.
and Mrs, Gordon Elliott,
The regular meetfrig of the Y. P.
U. of the United Church was held on
Monday evening with Miss Agnes
Gillespie in charge and taking the call
to worship. The scripture lesson was
read by Mildred McClenaghati with
a responsive Psalm. Clarence Mc-
Clenaghan had charge of the medita
tion period. The theme for th# meet-
the
in
led.
ing was, Missions in the Orient and
Miss Muriel Watt gave a talk on. the
life work of Rev. Lr. and. Mrs,. Dan
Norman of Japan. Carman Farrier led
in prayer.
Mr. and Mrs. .Ross Robinson, and.
baby David Keith, of Tilsonburg are
spending this week with his father,.
Mr. Tlios. Robinson and other East
Wawanosh relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Wally Duffy of Bol
ton-,. visited on Sunday with Lucknow
friend's and with Mr. and Mrs.- Wm.
Robinson. Mrs. Duffy was formerly a.
teacher in that community. Miss- Isabel
MacLarighlin and all visited, with Mr.
and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler of Morris.
Many farmers in this community
are experiencing an acute lack of
water' supply. Mr. Jack McMillan had
to take* his cattle off the Weaver
farm after two wells and a water hole
had’ dried up. This is very unusual for
this- district.
William Milner Passes
William Milner, son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Milner of .Donny
brook, passed away on Saturday, Sep
tember 20-th, at his- ho-me at London.
His wife and one daughter, Miss Ruby
remain to mourn their loss. Over 20-
years ago he moved to London where
he was employed in the warehouse of
Labbatts- brewery.. Of a family of nine
sisters and two brothers, four sisters
still survive, Mrs. Spackman of Lon
don, Mrs. Champion of Brussels, Mrs.
Dobbs, Parry Sound,, and Mrs. Gra
ham. of Conn. Mrs.. Peter Lever and
Mrs.. Robt. Carrick,, who passed away
a few years ago; were also sisters.
The funeral was held1 on Tuesday af-
ternon from Davidson’s Funeral Par
lours, Lucknow,, to Dungannon Cem-
’ etexy.
Mr. Lawrence: Henderson was in
this community visiting with relatives
on Saturday. While in England he
.went through an operation for ap
pendicitis and developed pleurisy,, he/
was sent to a Canadian hospital there
and has been invalided home.
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