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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-11-20, Page 8WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, Nov. 20th, 1041 Show Starts at 8,00 p.m., Except Saturday • Two Shows Saturday Night WWW................................................ ........................................................................ Thursday, Friday, Saturday, November 20, 21, 22 JON HALL LYNN BARI “KIT CARSON” The story of the famous Indian scout Kit Carson. Also “Edgar Kennedy Comedy” and “News”. Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 25, 26 CLARK GABLE ROSALIND RUSSELL PETER LORRE “They Met In Bombay” The story of two jewel thieves in the Orient. Also “Traveltalk” and “Information Please”. WHITECHURCH Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie^Ioore and child ren, spent Sunday at the home of tile former’s daughter, Mrs. Basil Thomp son of Inglewood. Mr. Harold Sparling, a mechanic with the airforce at Brantford, spent the week-end with his wife and family here. Born—In East Wawanosh on Sat urday, November 15, to Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm McNeil, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. S?m‘ Hutchison and Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Templeman and children of Wingham, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn. Out! It will take a mighty tough lad to do harm to these sturdy boots. What a grand bit of footwear for for Fall and Winter. Snow, rain, hail or the hardest play will fail to dent this rugged shoe. These 15-inch boots are stocked in leather, rubber or leather top rubbers for men and in 10-inch heights for boys. Willis Shoe Store Special Meetings 30 WINGHAM CORPS, EDWARD STREET CONDUCTED BY CORPS OFFICERS at 8 p.m. as follows MONDAY, NOV. 24 — LONDON OFFICERS TUES., NOV. 25 — OWEN SOUND OFFICERS WED., NOV. 26 — HESPELER OFFICERS THUR., NOV. 27—ORANGEVILLE OFFICERS Mrs. Neil Baker and her two child ren of Midland, arrived here last week to spend the whiter at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Wad dell. Mrs. Bernard Hall and children of Blytlj;, spent Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. J. D, Beecroft and her aunt, Mrs. Kirk, returned home with her, A Red Cross quilting was held at the home of Mrs. Mac Ross on Mon day and one at the home of Airs, J. D. Beecroft on Thursday last. Miss L. McBurney, M1'* and Mrs. Mason Robinson and Mr. Vc-n m Chamney, spent the week-end in Windsor with Mr. and Mrs, Calvin Robinson, The people of the United ^hurch here held a very successful fowl sup per last Tuesday evening when $170 was taken in at the door. The program presented by the Lucknow quartette, Dr. Little, violinist, and Mr. Hall, reader, was very much enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Earle Caslick and family, Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Scott of Ripley and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Conn and babe, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Hill, Langside. -Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clarke of Am- hersfburg, spent a few days last week with her father, Mr. Robt Carrick. Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGee and Gordon visited with Mr. and Mrs. Roy McGee in Wingham on Sunday. Mrs, McGee was taken to her home from the hospital on Saturday and is improving now. Mr. Jack Morrison spent a few days last week with relatives in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Tiffin and sons, spent Sunday at the home of her brother, Mr. Jas. McInnis. Mrs. J. G. Gillespie is spending this ■week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gillespie of St. Thomas. The Y. P. U. of the United Ch-urch have accepted an invitation to attend the meeting next Monday night, with the young people of the Presbyterian Church here, ■ Mr. James Wilson was in charge of the meeting of the young people of the Presbyterian Church here' on Mon day night and gave the call to worship. Bob Ross read the Scripture lesson and Mitchell Elliot led in prayer, Mrs. Robt. Mowbray gave a reading and the topic, on missionary work, was in charge of Mrs. Cecil Falconer. Miss Marie Aitcheson and Miss Cath arine Mowbray gave readings. This society has extended an invitation to the young people of the UWted Church here, and the young people of Langside to attend a social evening in the Church next Monday evening. The society prayer closedThe meeting. The Y. P. U. of the United Church was in charge of Mrs. Millan Moore on Monday night and the meeting op’ened with sing song. Mrs. Moore read the Scripture lesson and led in prayer. This was Book-nook night and the following gave short synopsis of a book which they had read recently, Mildred McClenaghan, Mrs. Jas. Fal coner, Mrs. J. ,H. Pollock; Charlie Moore and Clarence McClenaghan. These proved very interesting. The society prayer closed the meeting. Gordon Godkin of Wingham wound up the buckwheat threshing in this district on Monday and Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson spent last week at the home of her sister, Mrs. Cahill of Paris, and with Mr. and Mrs. Gibson of Galt. Mr. Alfred Mason, who is stationed at Kitchener, met with a bad accident on Sunday night, when he lost control of his car coming down a hill on the 9th con. of E. Wawanosh. The car rolled over several times, and was badly wrecked, while Alferd sustained head and body injuries. Miss Ruth Robinson, Wingham, spent the week-end with her father, Mr. Thos. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Bibb of Detroit visit ed over the week-end at the home of her father, Mr. John T. Currie, Mrs. Currie has been in Wingham Hospital for the past four weeksf but expected to be week. able to leave the hospital BELGRAVE this 1 g ii Battery Radio Owners Did you know that the Pattison Radio Service were selling heavy duty first quality “B“ Batteries at $4.98 per pair? A B Power Packs. Volt A Batteries at equally low prices. A full line of Burgess and Ever eady Batteries also carried in ♦ stock. Wy REPAIRS | First Class Watch Repairs At = Reasonable Prices. 11 Come in and see our stock of Wedding Gifts, jg Williams - Jeweller | iFiaiiiaiiHmiiiaiiHiiaiiHiiiaiiiBiiimisiiiS and learned that this was the greatest distance one of these Dollar Day Balloons had travelled. tMr. Cliff Logan is having his house re-shingled. . While hunting with a group of Tor onto friends, in the Peterborough District, Mr. R, J, Scott shot a bear. The hide of which he intends having made into a rug for his living room floor. Congratulations. A group of local men were hunting last week, and Mr. J. McCallum re ports the good fortune of getting a deer, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McKenzie at tended the funeral of Mr. Medford Carter Mr. belle, home. Mr. ■line, visited with Mr. and Mrs. A, Coultes, Whitechurch, on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. S. Campbell of Wing ham, Mrs, W. J. Geddes and Anne, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Little, Brussels, on Sun day. Mr. Jim McCrea spent the week end with-liis parents, Mr. .and Mrs. R, McCrea. Mr. Kelsie from the West, called on friends in ' the community last week, Mr. Maitland Henry also his son Robert, were goth fortunate in shoot ing a deer in Bruce last week. of Kinloss; last week, R. J. Scott and daughter Iso spent the week-end at their 9th line, and Mfs, J, M. Coultes, 3rd That Will Bring a Special Thrill to Her Christmas Morning There's no limit to the number of lovely sweaters she’d like to have in her wardrobe, So 'these are perfect answers to your problem as to how to es pecially please her this Christmas. There’s a grand assort ment Of colours in'these pure wool cardigans and pullovers. Sizes 34 - 42 $2.95 "p Serving With The Sons of Shuh, The missionary offering was received and the meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction,* after which a short creation period was enjoyed. JAMESTOWN Here are a few more ideas for your Christmas list re- Quite a inti'mber from Belgrave tended the Induction of Rev. P. Streeter at Blyth, Thursday evening. Mr. Andrew Ferguson and .daugh ter, Mrs. Norman Geddes, left on Wednesday to join Mr. Geddes in Toronto. We regret losing these good citizens but our best wishes go with them to their new home. The ladies of the Anglican church held a quilting on Wednesday at the home of Mrs, R, McCrea. at- H. Missionary Group Plan Quilting The W. M. S. of the United Church held its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon in the basement of the church, with a good attendance. The President, Mrs. J*. Wheeler in charge. The worship service was taken from the Missionary Monthly and Mrs. Wheeler led in prayer. Minutes of previous meeting and Treasurer’s report were read and ap proved. Visits to sick ones in com munity reported. Quilt top made by members was displayed and it was decided to quilt same on Tuesday, November 25th. The Missionary Monthly Secretary took names for next years subscrip tions, and members are asked to have their suscription money in at earliest opportunity. Mrs. Geo. Martin gave a report of the Sectional meeting held at “Union.” A nominating committee was ap pointed to arrange for next years of ficers—Mrs. H. Wheeler, Mrs. J. Mil ler, Mrs. R. Chamney.. Mrs. R. Chamney gave a splendid paper entitled “The Canadians are coming,” taken from second chapter of the study book, “Serving with the Sons of Shuh.” The offering -was taken, after which the singing of a hymn and Benedic tion by the President, closed the meeting. On Wednesday evening of last week, Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston of the 4th con., Grey, opened their home for a number of people, when a party was given for the purpose of raising funds in aid of war work. Mrs. Cutt, who has. spent the past two weeks here, has returned -to her home at Goderich. Mrs. Frank Graham, and her sister, Mrs. Earl Baker of Fordwich, spent last week with Mr. and Mrs, Edward Jacklin. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Workman, (nee Jean Grainger), who were married last Saturday in Brussels. Mrs. David McLennan spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Ned, Thompson of Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Selah Breckenridge were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Greer Wylie of Turnberry. The well drilling -outfit has com pleted drilling a well for the Holt Bros. Miss McAllister of Toronto, was a week-end visitor with her parents, iMr. and Mrs. Robert McAllister. BLUEVALE U. To Aid Cohference Fund Lt. Col. & Mrs. H. C. Ritchie Divisional Commanders, Hamilton Division will conduct services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. .......... ............................ i ■Mr.r-i.n . EVERYONE WELCOME We are pleased to report that Mrs. Willard Armstrong, 5th line, Morris, is home from Seaforth Hospital, hav ing undergone an operation, and is getting along well. The Red Cross packed seventeen quilts on Friday. The Blanket com mittee urge that all donations be in by the end of this week. A Red Cross quilting was .held at the home of Mrs. A. Manning on Thursday. Y. P, The Y. P. U, of the United Church met Wednesday evening with the Missionary groups in charge, Mrs. Jim Coultes- was in the chair, Mrs. N, Keating at the piano. Miss Lois Kelly read the lesson, and Mr. Dunlop led itr prayer. The President, Ross Anderson, con ducted ’ the 'business which included plans for having the piano tuned. A letter was read from Rev. Lester Barry of Labrador, who appealed for money to buy milk for hungry child* reti, also second hand clothing, 75% of the people of Labrador will be on the Dole system this winter which means 7c per person per day, and with prices twice as high as in Can ada this means serious hardship, It was decided to make a donation ‘ immediately to the London Confer ence Y. F. U, objective of $50(1,00 for milk, George Michie gave the first chap ter of the new missionary study book,. Bay City Balloon Found While walking through his field, Mr. Les. Vincent, 9th line, Wawanosh, found a balloon with tag attached on which was written a Dollar Day ad vertisement from Bay City, Michigan, finder to return and receive-one dol lar, Les did-' so—received the dollar 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* Institute To Purchase Blankets Mrs. Harry Elliott was rthe hostess for the November meeting of the Women’s Institute. The president, Miss Jean Elliott presided. The pro gramme was prepared by Mrs. Stanley Gallagher, ' convener for Peace and International Relations; The meeting decided to have a special offering for the Central War Charities Fund for the purchase of blankets and garden seeds for Brit ain. Miss Olive Scott, Mrs. W. J. Johnston, Miss Jean Elliott and Mrs. Cl'ene. Yoe were named a committee to arrange the program for the meet-- ing on November 27th to raise funds for war work. Miss Alba Shiell gave a report of the Junior Girls’ Club work at the London Fair. Mrs. J. H. Smith conducted a questionnaire on Current Eevents. Mrs. Gallagher read one of Mintie DuVal’s poems. Rev. F. G. Fowler was the guest speaker. Following the address all joined in singing “O Canada” and the National Anthem. Later the hostess served re freshments. Club Held Successful Bazaar The B. B. Club composed of ladies on the 2nd and 3rd concessions of Morris Township, held the annual bazaar on Wednesday afternoon at Ebenezer United Church and drew the usual good crowd and interested buy ers. Mrs. Jack Thynne had charge of the Candy Booth, Aprons were sold by Mrs. Mildred Stewart, Miss Elva Warwick-and Miss Edith Warwick. Children’s wear and miscellaneous articles were in charge of Miss Helen Turvey, Helen Sellars, Leia Agar, Mrs, Frank Sellars and Mrs. Charles Warwick. Mrs, Milton Fraser had charge of the sale of quilts. Afternoon tea was served with Mrs. J. J. Sellars as convenor' of the lunch committee. , The proceeds amounted to $60.00. The o president of the club , is Mrs. Russel Bone, and Miss" Helen Turvey is the treasurer. The funds are divided between the church and Brussels and Bluevale for Red Cross Work. The Sunday School of the United Church aftd Knox Presbyterian Church had collections on Sunday for the CKNX Orphan Fund on Sunday, Mr, and Mrs. George Love, spent Sunday yrith Mrs, Love*s parents, Mr, and Mrs. A. D, Scott at Seaforth, A, D, Smith R.C.A.F. of Toronto, was a week-end visitor at his homo here. Albert Dale, R.C.A.F., St, Thomas, spent th® week-end with his cousins, Handkerchiefs — Exquisite. linens in Chinese, Swiss and Irish handkerchiefs .... 25c to $1.00 Gay coloured cottons in colourfast shades 5c to 25c Orient, Hose — Orient’s matchless productions are in stock in 17 different lines — crepes, serv ice weights, lisle, nylon and wools. Hosiery was never before so welcome's gift 79c to 1.95 pr. Attgora Gloves — Attractive colours, pleasing softness, unusual warmth — Angora gloves ■ are always popular........................ $1.50 pr. up • Black Suede Gloves — Styled by Perrins, these fine suedes are smudge proof —■ very accept able.........................................................$2.50 pr We strongly recommend early Christmas shopping Mr. and Mrs. George Thomson and family. J. Wesley Beattie and daughters Ethel and Florence, Seaforth, were Sunday visitors with their cousins, Mr. and Mrs, R. F. Garniss. Mr. and Mrs-. Allan McTavish of Lucknow are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J: J. Elliott. Mrs. Joseph Curtis and Miss Marg aret Curtis, spent .Sunday with and Mrs. John Bell at Seaforth. J. Wesley Leggat, Wingham, Milton Cunningham of St. Maryq led on friends here on Sunday. Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe The Home of HASELGROVE’S LONDON STYLE PIPE 75c. 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 BAKING| POWDER-lb. tin 25c Fresh Fruits For Cakes AndMincemeat AUSTRALIAN SEEDLESS . RECLEANEDRAISINS ......__ .. 2 lbs 27c j CURRANTS .... Lemon or Orange Peel Caps »....... Fresh Cut Mixed Peel.......................... Whole Citron Peel.................................. .... lb. 15c 29c lb. 29c lb. 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. 85c Maraschino or Candied Cherries«>■........ lb. 49c FRESH SALTED PEANUTS ______lb. 17c DALTON’S O. K. JELLY POWDERS...-.........4 pkg*g 25c E. D. SMITH’S PURE TOMA TO KETCHUP 14-02. bt 18c TIP TOP GOLDEN CORN ...............2 ting 25c New Season Bulk Mincemeat *...................2. lbs. 25c York Good Quality Bologna .......... M lb. 21c York All Pork Sausage .............. lb. 25c jiW.iiiii W W Bi iirliii rii'l i? •' ~';"r EATMORE CRANBERRIES ........... lb. 27c ICEBERG HEAD LETTUCE 2 heads for 15c FIRM RIPE BANANNAS lb. 10c MILD ONTARIO SPANISH ONIONS 3 lbs. 25 c When you think of your Chirstmas baking, call us. We have a new stock. 1 n