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WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES
Show Starts at 8.00 p.m., Except Saturday
Two Shows Saturday Night
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, November 6, 7, 8
WALLACE BERRY MARJORIE MAIN
— In —
•‘BARNACLE BILL”
A comedy-drama of the waterfront. This time
Wallace Beery has a role recalling his success in
“Min and Bill”.
Also “Out of the Darkness”
Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m.
and “News”.
Mon., Tues., Wed.,
November 10, 11, 12
starring
GREER GARSON
WALTER PIDGEON
M-G-M PICTURE
A MERVYN LeROY
PRODUCTION
by MERVYN UROT
Prxxiueid by IRVING ASHER
SPECIAL
Also
“Canada Carries On”
WHITECHURCH
Mr. Jas. Weir of London spent the
week-end with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Davidson and all visited
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar
■Gaunt, Marnock on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Aldin Purdon and
Billie spent the week-end with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs, Albert Goyeau
of Leamington.
A very successful Hallowe’en social
was held at Fordyce school on Friday
evening. All report a good time.
At the meeting of the Literary So
ciety in the Red School, East Wawan
osh on Friday evening, presentations
were made to Mr. and Mrs. Cameron
MacTavish (nee Lenore Wellings) of
Lucknow, and to Mr. and Mrs, Jas.
Hardie (nee Hazel McBurney) of
A full line of Burgess and Ever-
eady Batteries also carried in
Stock,
Battery Radio Owners
. Thursday, November 6, 1941
;erious condition since then.
The young people of the United
Church held a Hallowe’en social in
their church on Friday evening with
the young people of St. Helens in
attendance. Prizes
best fancy dressed
best comic outfits,
St. Helens young
the program of varied numbers, and
Mrs. Falconer and Mr, Carman Far
rier were in charge of the recreation
period. Lunch of sandwiches and
pumpkin pies was enjoyed by all.
The Red Cross Society held a
quilting at the home of Mrs. A.
Moore on Tuesday.
Mrs. Harold Pollock spent a
days last week with her parents,
and Mrs. H. Fraser of Pine River
her sister, Miss Lois Fraser returned
home witlj her for a few days,
Mr. and Mrs, Wallace Conn and
baby daughter, spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Cas-
lick of Turnberry,
Mrs, Straughan of Goderich is visit
ing at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Jas. Laidlaw.
Mrs. John Ferguson and son Clarke
of Pine River, are spending a few days
this week at the home of Mr. and
Mrs, J. FL Pollock, and Mrs, Pollock
held a W. M. S. tea in her home on
Wednesday for the people of the 2nd
concession of Kinloss and one will be
held there on Thursday for the mem
bers of the W. M. S. in the village,
Don’t forget the Fowl Supper to be
held on November 11, Remembrance
Day, in the United Church, Lucknow
talent will present a splendid program
after the supper.
Miss Olive Purdon spent the week
end at the home of her grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Bolt of Marn-
och.
The Red Cross Society here wish
to thank all those who contributed to
the Blanket Fund for Bombed areas
in Britain. $32.85 was given by the
community and the Women’s Institute
donated $6. The following articles
were also sent from this community
on Tuesday: 29 -prs. of sox, 2 turtle
neck sweaters, 6 sleeveless sweaters,
1 seamens scarf, 2 prs. plain mitss,
and 1 pr. of air force blue mitts.
The regular weekly meeting of the
Y. P. U. of the United Church was
held on Monday evening with Charlie
Moore in charge. Mr. Millan Moore
read the Scripture lessop and Mr. J.
H. Pollock gave the comments. Mrs.
Jas. Falconer led in prayer, and Mr.
Carman Farrier had charge of the
topic, Let’s go tp a good movie, and
gave an interesting talk on the influ
ence of movies on children and grown
ups re crime, temperance, morality,
religion, and as a gtride for behaviour.
All joined in the discussion, and agreed
on the necessity for wholesome pict
ures. ‘ *
The Young People <S»f the Presby
terian Church held their meeting o®
Monday night, with the president, Mr-
Jas. Wilson in charge. The Scripture'
lesson was read responsively. Mr.
Johnston Conn gave the prelude to the
topic, which was in Chang's of Mrs.
Dawson Craig, and taken, from the
new study book, the chapter dealing
with one of the Parables of Jesus.
Mis® Annie Kennedy led in prayer.
Two- car loads of young people of
the United' Church attended' the Con
gress meeting at Clinton on Tuesday
night,, and enjoyed the pot-luck sup
per. The discussions during the Con
gress- and the games and contests of
of the recreational period were
enjoyed.
were given for the
couples and for the
for old and young,
people contributed
Did you know that the Pattison
Radio Service were selling
hpavy duty first quality “B”
Batteries at $4.98 per pair?
AB Power Packs, V/2 Volt A
Batteries at equally low prices.
few
Mr.
and
Pattison Radio Service
WINGHAM
REPAIRS |
' First Class Watch Repairs At =
i Reasonable Prices. 5
i Come in and see our stock of ®
j . Wedding Gifts. jj
! Williams - Jeweller i
afternoon with the president, C. R.
Qpuites in charge. A committee was
appointed to look after the donations
of blankets or money to secure same.
The need, for blankets in Britain is
urgent and a good response is hoped
for. The Society is holding its Rum
mage Sale on Wednesday. The Society
is also remembering the boys from
the district with Christmas boxes.
Mr, R. Cole of, Beatty Sask., form
erly of Morris Township, arrived on
Sunday to spend a few weeks with
his mother, Mrs. A. Cole of Blyth,
his sister, Mrs. J. Michie, Sth line and
other relatives and friends in the dis
trict. We welcome Mr. Cole to our
community who’s last visit was in
1923.
Mr, and Mrs. J, Isbister were week
end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Jos
eph Miller, .
Thq Red Cross packed four more
Christmas boxes for local boys on
active service. Each box included one
turtle-neck sweater, two pair socks,
cake, candies, cookies, etc. Several
more boxes are to be’ sent in the near
future.
Mrs. C. Logan .and Babe arrived
home from hospital on Thursday.
The ladies of the Anglican church
held a successful Bazaar and sale of
Homemade Baking in the Orange
Hall, Friday of lastl week.
A family party was held at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. H. McGuire on Mon
day evening, October 27th in honour
of M.rs. McGuire’s mother, Mrs. R.
Stonehouse, who celebrated a birth
day. Many happy returns.
Institute Meet November 11
The regular monthly meeting of the
Woman’s Institute will be held on-
Tuesday, November 11th, at 2.30
o’clock, at the home of Mrs. Harry
Elliott. The program, Peace and In
ternational Relations, arranged by the
convener, Mrs. S. N. , Gallaher. Roll
Call—A. war time cake, receipt. Read
ing, Margaret Curtis. A question
drawer on current events. O Canada.
Address, Rev. F. G. Fowler. A con
test. Visitors are always welcome.
Turnberry, The MacTavishes received
a shower of red and cream kitchen
utensils, and the latter receiving the
shower in white and blue utensils. .
Mr. Jas. Robinson of Wingham,
spent the week-end with his brothers,
Mr. William, and Mr. Tlios. Robinson
and other East Wawanosh relatives.
Miss ■ Helen Thompson, nurse-in
training in Victoria Hospital, Lon
don, spent the week-end • with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomp
son, and Miss Jessie Finlayson of
Whalen also visited there.
Mr.,and Mrs. Roy Hall and family
of Ethel, spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. Sliiell.
A .C . Richard Irwin of Hagers-
ville, spent the week-end with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs.4 Herson Irwin.
Richard is to receive his “wings” this
Thursday and then will be home for
two weeks. We congratulate him on
,his achievement.
Mr. Kenneth Weaver of Paris spent
the past week with friends in this
community, and was busy hunting.
Mrs. Sam McBurney and family
held a reception in their home on
Tuesday evening in honour of the
newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hardie
of Turnberry.
Many friends of Mrs, Roy McGee
in this community were sorry to hear
of the serious accident which happened
on Friday last, and which has kept
her in Wingham Hospital in a very
WANT MEN AND GIRLS
FOR TRAINING PLAN
Haseigr ove’s
Smoke Shoppe
The Home of
HASELGROVE’S
LONDON STYLE
PIPE 75c.
New Overcoats
For Winter
This is your chance for
Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday only. We are giving
free a new hat with the
purchase of an overcoat.
Good choice of the new
cloths and models. '
:$lg.5O $24.50 $29.50 $35.00
NOTICE FOR MEN AND LADIES
Mr. Wilkins of the Cook Clothing Company,
* will be at our Store Wednesday morning, Novem
ber 12th. He will display a complete range of Fall
and Winter Clothes along, with new models., Order
your made-to-measure suit or coat, from this large
assortment of cloths. °
HANNA & CO., LTD
also
BLUEVALE
Thankoffering Meeting
The Woman’s Missionary Society of
the United Church held the annual
fall Thankoffering meeting at the reg
ular morning service with the minister,
Rev., Campbell Tavener as special
speaker.
Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston of
Belgrave spent Sunday with friends
here.
Mrs.' J. Wickstead, Mrs. A. D.
Smith and daughter Eleanor, spent
the week-end with A. D. Smith and
Mr. and Mrs. Neil MacLean in Tor
onto.
Mrs. Charles Bosman spent .the
week-end with her sister, Mrs. Cecil
Griffiths at Brampton.
Miss Florence Fowler was a' week
end visitor with friends at Seaforth.
Mrs. Elsie Lamont with her broth
er, DougalJ Strichan near Brussels.
R, H. McKinnon was a patient in
the Wingham General Hospital for a
few days. MK McKinnon had a por
tion of three toes amputated a few
weeks ago, and a second operation
has been performed.
The contest being, carried on at Mc-
! Kinney Bros. Mill since it was re-
i opened, two weeks, ago, after install-,
ing a new water wheel, closed on.
Saturday night. Prizes- were offered
to> the man bringing the biggest load
!of grain to the mill'1 for chop, to be
diawn by a team of. horses. 1st prize,
Toe Redmondj 75 -bags, a pail of reins
dbnrated by L. G. T’urvey.. 2nd prize,
Jack Nicholson, 68' bags,. 100 lbs. of
flour, donated by McKinney Bros..
3rd; prize, Jack Fischer,. 66> bags, $2.00
worth of bread tickets, donated by
FI, V., Vodden of Bly.tlii.
MFr. Graeme Anderson: off Belgrave
spent Sunday with Lloyd- Robertson
of BTuevale.
Mir. and Mrs. Robert G’olfey and
family were visitors at tile home of
Wm. N. Robertson’s on' Sunday.
Mt1; and Mrs. Walter Jeffrey of
Morris spent Sunday at. Mfr;, and! Mrs,
(Wnv. Robertson’s.
Rev. S. Kerr Preached
Rev. F. G. Fowler conducted the
morning service in Knox Presbyterian
Church. He outlined the work that is
being, carried on by the Presbyterian
Church, mentioning in particular
different lines of Mission work.
Rev. S. Kerr of Brussel's was
special speaker at the W. M.
Thankoffering meeting irt the even
ing. He spoke on The Missionary
Enterprise and our responsibility to
it, from the text “Could Ye Not
Watch With Me One Hour.” Mrs.
Raymond Elliott sang a solo. The
Presbyterian Sunday School is having
the Christmas Entertainment on De
cember 23rd.
the
the
S.
BELGRAVE
Hallowe’en Sbeial
Young People’s Society of
suc
cessful Hallowe’en Social1 on Wednes
day evening in the basement of the’
church. Games and! contests were en
joyed. Lunch was served and a social
time brought to a close;
The „ . . .
Knox United Church lieljdl a very
Mrs. Willard Armstrong is improv
ing- following an operation in Seaforth
Hospital.
T. H. Scott, field representative of
the Dominion - Provincial war train
ing program, will be in Kincardine
and Walkerton on Thursday this week
se'eking trainees under the recently
instituted plan. Applications are being
accepted for both men and girls who
wish to become machine operators of
whiclr there is a shortage at present.
Subsistance wages arae paid during
the training period and employment
guaranteed at the conclusion of the
course. .
BLYTH
Mrs. Benj. Morritt,. mother .of Reeve
Mo-rritt, who is confmed to Clinton
Hospital with a broken, leg,, seems to
be improving nicely notwithstanding,
her advanced age.
Mrs. Wallace Potter returned- home
on Saturday from a. visit with- her
daughter, Mrs. Maitland. Bell,. Ham
ilton.
Councillor Morrison, motored, to.
Toronto and return on. Monday.
• Mr. Maitland Bell of. Hamilton, was-
renewing friendships in. Blytli. and.
vicinity over the week-end;
iMr. Stanley Sibthorpe has- purehas- •
ed the barberirtg business of. Mr.. Chas. 1
Swanson, Wingham. It is with regret ;
that a host of frienls- w-ill- see this- •
esteemable family depart from tow.n.
. Last Saturday’s bingo netted, the:
Red Cross $20.10.
’■The Women’s Association, have en.- !
gaged the Bluevale Young People to-
present their play,, entitled,, ' “Aunt :
Tillie Goes to Town” on the evening; ■
of November 11th,. in Memorial. Halt. I
Mrs. John Collison, received! word, of
the death of her sister-in-law,. Mrs.’ ,
James Pearce, Mission City, B’>. C.,. her ’
death was a result of. an accident in !
which her husband was- also involved!.
The local Red Cross- made the .
following shipment last week: 14 boxes- ’
were packed and sent to our boys
overseas for Chirstmas, Shipped to
headquarters: 67 quilts; 10 pairs, of
pyjamas; 1 box of refugee clothing; ■
1 Carton of seamen’s comforts; 1 •
carton of air for^e and! army and
navy comforts; also $20, to> buy blan
kets for Britain.
Wawanasli held a . Hallowe’en party
on Friday afternoon and entertained!
chil'diren under,school age. Roy Btreh-
anan was. chairman. The programme'
consisted! of solos, readings and dia>
l!ogu:es.. In the masquarade parade, Roy
Btaluanan received first prize for;
fancy costume. Violet Cook for comic
eo&tume.. Lunch and candy were serv
ed; by the children.
Mrs; Osbaldeston of Goderich is
spending- some time at the home of
her daughter,' Mrs. Norman McDowell.
A Hallowe’en masquarade and
crokinole party was held in the base
ment of the church on Friday even
ing. The koys comic prize was won
by Violet Cook. The girls prize by
Shirley Radford. Lady’s prize, Mrs.
Howard1 Campbell. Gents, by Mr. Wm.
Wal’den. Bride and groom, Will Cart
er acrid Percy Vincent. The prizes in
crokinole were captured by Mrs.
S'tanTeyXpook and Alva McDowell.
Booby prizes, Edith Cook, Norman
Radford. Lunch was served.
WESTFIELD
Harvey McDowell; -and Mr.
PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY
■ DALTON’S
VANILLA.......4-oz. bottle 10c
PICAKE VEGETABLE
SHORTENING ........... lb. 18c
I NEILSON’S JERSEY
COCOA ....... . 1 lb. tin 29c
CALUMET BAKINGI POWDER................-Ub. tin 25c -
V. P, U, Opening Meeting
On Friday evening the Y.P.U. of
the United.:. Church held the opening
meeting for the fall and winter sea
son in the Sunday School room. The
program opened with a short devot
ional period, conducted by the presi
dent, followed by a reading by Helen
Thomson. A dialogue, Helotes Hamil
ton and Marie Yoe. A song by Elmir
Sellars with accordion accompaniment,
A plan duet, Mrs, Carl Johnston and
Mrs, Will Feacoek. A Geographical
quizz was enjoyed, Refreshments con
sisted of coffee, sandwich and pie. The
attendance was good, *
Call For Blankets
The regular meeting of the Red
Cross Society was held on Friday
EYES EXAMINED
GLASSES FITTED
AT MODERATE
PRICES.
R. A. Reid R. 0.
Eyesight Specialist
Wingham Office
At Williams’ Jewelry Store
Every Wednesday Wtorrting
9 to hoon.
Mr.
Thomas. Jardine left for St. Catharines
last week, where they expect to have
work for the winter.
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Sup
per was commemorated on Sunday.
Rev. H. C. Wilson took as his text,
“This do. in remembrance of me.”
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Campbell
were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew Horne of Windsor.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Walden visited
over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs.
Reg. Jenning of Windsor.
Mrs. Thomas Anderson and Donna
of Sorrel, Que., visited recently with
Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Anderson.
Miss Jean Campbell of Kitchener,
spent the week-end with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. W, A, Campbell.
Mr. and Mrs. J, L. McDowell, Jean
and Gordon, Mrs. Charles Smith and
sort Gordon, were guests on Friday
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon
Smith of Goderich.
Mrs. Wm. Walden spent the week
end at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Reg. Jenning and Mr. Jenning of
Windsor. ' 1
Rev, and Mrs, Sophie of Willow
Grove were recent guests at the home
of Mt. and Mrs, Wm, Anderson.
'The children of S. S. Ko. 6 East
Fresh Fruits For Cakes And Mincerheat
..lb. 15c
29c lb.
29c lb.
AUSTRALIAN SEEDLESS , RECLEANED
RAISINS.................2 lbs 25c | CURRANTS ....
Lemon or Orange Peel Caps..............
Fresh Cut Mixed Peel .. . ... .......... . .
When you think of your Chirstmas baking, call us. We have a
new stock.
Whole Citron Peel .................. . 43c lb.
GLACE SLICED
PINAPPLE ............... lb. 59c
SHREDDED
COCOANUT ................. lb. 29c
SHELLED WALNUT
QUARTERS .................... lb. 69c
PITTED
SAIR DATES ............... lb. 19c
SEEDED LEXIA
RAISINS ...... 1 lb. pkg. 18c
SHELLED •
ALMONDS .................. lb. $5c
Maraschino or Candied Cherries lb. 49c
FRESH SALTED
PEANUTS .................... lb. 17c
DALTON’S O. K. JELLY
POWDERS ............4 pkg’s' 25c
E. D. SMITH’S PURE TOMA
TO KETCHUP 14-oz. bt. 18c
TIP TOP GOLDEN
CORN .. ............ 2 tiw 25c
New Season Bulk Mincemeat ,.,.... w..... 2 lbs. 25c
York Good Quality Bologna ........................lb. 21c
York All Pork Sausage . <.... .•.vlb. 25c
EATMORD
CRANBERRIES ......... lb. 27c
ICEBERG HEAD
LETTUCE ...... head 10c
FIRM RIPE
BANANNAS ........... lb. 10c
MILD ONTARIO SPANISH
ONIONS.. . 3 lbs. 25c
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