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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-12-11, Page 7* p Ski Boots Attractively Boxed 79c 85c $1,15 r THE HOME OF GOOD SHOES atRy a. Thursday, Dec. 11th*, 1941 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Santa says: “Gift Footwear from Dunlop’s Large Stock Makes a Perfect Gift7 ■Ofc Cuddly, Cosy Little Slippers, good selection some with fleecy lining, zippers. 45 ADD THESE TO YOUR LIST Goloshes ’■ Overshoes Oxfords Spats Luggage Rubber Boots Heavy Rubbers Socks Dress Shoes See the New Clip­ per Bags for Men I SKATES AND BOOTS Hockey Outfits for Boys $2.98to $6.00 Skating; Outfits for Girls $2,98to $7.50 Give Him House Slippers 98c $3.00 Encourage their love of out­ doors—give Boys and Girls exactly the right sort of shoes for active sports-wear. Ladies Ski Boots .. $4.25 Men’s Ski Boots - $4.75 f FOOTWEAR IS A PRACTICAL GIFT THAT ALWAYS THRILLS. | Dunlop’s Shoe Store i BELGRAVE Farmers’ Club to Affiliate With Federation The Belgrave Farmers’ Club held its annual meeting at the home of Mr, .and Mrs. John M. Coultes with a good attendance present^ The president, Martin Grasby, conducted the meet­ ing, which* was .opened with commun­ ity singing led by Mrs. J. (M. Coultes at the piano. It was decided to affiliate with the Huron County Federation Unit. The Club was well represented at the United Farmers’ convention held in Toronto as two carloads of members attended. The young people, BrUce Scott, Charles Higgins, Russell Kelly and Arthur Scott gave reports of the Young People’s convention and tour. The senior delegates, Mrs. J. S. Proc- ter, Mrs. J, M, Coultes, Joseph Yuill and James Michie gave interesting ac­ counts of the United Farm Women’s section, the main United Farmers’ convention, the banquet and share­ holders' meeting. A committee of the president and secretary was named to see about selecting a boy to attend-1 the short course held, at the Ontario Agricul­ tural College, Guelph, during the Christmas vacation. James Michie, C. Wheeler, Jt< S< Procter and E. And­ erson were named to inquire about Radio Forums being conducted in the community. Did $11,000 of Business As this was the annual meeting the auditor’s Harold $11,000 handled YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 Point Scientific Examin* ation enables us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone H8 Harriston t report was presented by Procter and showed about worth of business- had been by the club during the year* Officers Elected Albert Vincent conducted the el­ ection of officers which resulted aS follows: president, Martin ■ Grasby; vice-president, Lyle Hopper; secretary­ treasurer, C. R. Coultes; directors, Albert Vincent, James Michie, R. J. Scott, J. S. Procter, Cecil Wheeler; auditors, Harold Procter, James Yuill. All the above officers were re-elected. The ptograpt committee: Mrs. C. Wheeler, Mrs. E,t Anderson, Carl Procter, Mrs. J. M, Coultes, George Michie and R. FL Coultes; represent­ ative to Federation of Agriculture, Martin Grasby, The meeting was clos­ ed with the singing of the National Anthem and lunch was served. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Whceier on Tuesday, January 6. ton Procter of Winnipeg, visited with Mr; and Mrs. Carl Procter. Mr. and Mrs. Robert FI. Coultes, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. James Walsh. Relatives from here attending the funeral of Mr. Joseph Stonehouse in Goderich last Wednesday included, Mr.-and Mrs, R. Stonhouse, Mr. and Mrs. H. McGuire, Mr. aJnd'Mrs. Lyle Hopper and Mr. and Mrs. R. Coultes. Mr, Whitehouse and Mr. Stein of London, have been tuning pianos in this district the past few days. Several pianos in schools, churches and private ■homes have geen done. —----------1 Y. P. U. Meeting Mr. Bruce Scott was in charge ot the Fellowship meeting of the Y. P. U., Wednesday night. Mrs. George Johnston was at the piano. Charles Higgins read the scripture and George Johnston lead in prayer. The minister, Mr. Dunlop gave a interesting talk on Misdirected Em­ otional Attitudes. The singing of a hymn and the Mizpah Benediction closed the meeting, after which a few games were enjoyed, conducted by the president, Ross Anderson. A shore time was spent in practicing the girls drill for the Christmas Tree. ■ing was done for the bale. There was an average of ten ladies at each meet­ ing, the total membership being 12. The free will offerings for the year amounted to $80,00. The following officers were elected for 1942. President, Mrs. R. J. Scott; 1st vice- president, Mrs. Porterfield; Treasurer, Mirs. J. Dunbar; Secretary, Mrs. Port­ erfield; Assistant Sec’y., Mrs, J. C, McBurney; Welcome and welfare Sec’y., Mrs. Art Scott; Glad Tidings Sec’y., Mrs. W. J. Geddes; Home Helpers Sec’y., Mrs. McBurney; Sup­ ply Sec’y., Mrs. J. Dunbar; Bale committee, Mrs. Dunbar and Mrs. R. J, Scott; Organist, Mrs. Art Scott; Assistant Organist, Mrs. Young; Mis­ sion Band Leader, Mrs. Dunbar; As­ sistant, Mrs. Porterfield. The membership feel that the year 1941 has been profitable, spiritually, socially and financially, and arc hop­ ing that in 1942 the work of the W. M, S. will continue to progress. Mr* and Mrs. Barnard Crelliti of London, spent Sunday with her par* cuts, Ma and Mrs, C. Wheeler, Gunner Grant Procter of Wood* stock, son of Captain and Mrs, Clay* Presbyterian W. M. S, Elect TlU annual meeting of Knox Pres­ byterian W. M. S, was held irt the church last week, The secretary re­ ported that two Thankoffering meet- ings had been held, Also ten regular mectirtgs, one cf which was at the Manse in Blyth and another at the home of Mrs. R, J* Scott where quilt- / United Church W. M. S. Annual K Meeting The United Church W. M. S« held its annual meeting and election of of­ ficers in the basement of the church, Wednesday afternoon with a good at­ tendance. The President, Mrs. J. Wheeler Was- in the chair. A Christmas program was followed throughout* The Theme for the wor­ ship service being a Canadian Friend­ ship Carol Service which opened with quiet music and cqll to worship by the President, followed by the Hymn, Angels from the Realms of Glory; and prayer by Mrs. E, Wightman. Joining the members have made an,d offering was received after Mrs, H. Wheeler, convener of Sis- ser- 1 ' -y- | Queens Coffee Shop in responsive reading with the Presi dent were Mrs, J, Miller and Mrs. H Wheeler, Other Christmas Hymns used were, O Come All Ye Faithful; Away in a Manager, and Gentle Mary laid her Child. Business period included minutes, and Treasurers report which showed the auxiliary had exceeded its allo­ cation for the year. A beautiful quilt was displayed which sold, The which the nominating committee took the chair for the election of officers which resulted as follews; Honorary Presi­ dent, Mrs, J. Anderson; President, Mrs. Jesse Wheeler; 1st. vice-presi­ dent, Mrs. H. Wheeler; 2nd, vice- president, Mrs. R, Chamney; Secre­ tary, Mrs, I. Martin; Assistant Sec’y, Mrs. J, Anderson; Treasurer, Mrs. J. Miller; Christian Stewardship and Strangers Sec’y, Mrs. C. Procter; Supply Sec’y, Mrs. J. A. Geddes; As­ sociate Helpers, Mrs. A. Vinceht; Mission Band, Mrs. T. B. Johnston; Assistant, Mrs. C. Logan; Baby Band, Mrs. S. Procter; Missionary Monthly, Mrs. H. Campbell; Temperance, Mrs. R. Chamney; Press, -Mrs. N. Keating; Pianists, Mrs. C. Wheeler and Mrs. J. M. Coultes; Gift Fund and Liter­ ature Sec’y, Mrs*. M. Grasby; Auditors, Mrs. J. Anderson, Mrs. N. Keating, Plan To Remember Shut-ins The Ladies’ Guild of Trinitiy Ang­ lican church met at the home of Mrs. C. G. McCrea on Thursday afternoon with, a good attendance. The Presi­ dent, Mrs. C. Wade presiding. The Holiday Bells were brought to this meeting. Plans were made for remem­ bering the shut-ins at Christmas. Mrs. F. Shoebotton gave a paper on the opening of the new hospital at Fort Norman. Another paper was giv­ en by Mrs. W. Brydges on The ters of St. Margarets. Lunch was ved by the hostess. W. ■ A. Held Election Mrs. J. M. Coultes, president of the United Church W. A. was in charge of the December meeting on Wednes­ day in the basement of the church, which opened with the Christmas hymn, While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night, and the Lord’s pray­ er repeated in unison. The business period included several reports and plans were made to have the Holiday Bells again next year. A number of new cups and plates have been purchased. The canvass made instead of having a Fowl Sup­ per was very successful. Rev. G. Dunlop took charge of the election of officers which resulted as follows: President, Mrs. Stewart Proc­ ter; 1st vice-president, Mrs, J. M. Coulttes; 2nd. vice-president, (Mrs. J. Michie; 3rd. vice-president, Mrs. A. Vincent; Secretary, Mrs. C. Procter; Assistant Sec’y., Mrs. A. Manning;. Treasurer, Mrs. J. Anderson; Pianists, Mrs. C. Wheeler and Mrs, J. M. Coultes; Committee in charge of dish­ es, Mrs. H. Wheeler and Mrs. ,N. Keating; Flower Committee, Mrs. G. Jordan and Mrs. J, A. Geddes; Aud­ itors, Mrs. H. McGuire, Miss Edith Procter. Turn In Red Cross Sewing The local Red Cross are asking that all sewing be in to the work rooms by December 15th, as word has been received from headquarters that it must be shipped immediately after that date. An urgent appeal .has also been sent ‘out for a shower of hand­ kerchiefs1 for men, women and child­ ren. This is something in which'each individual can help. Please*make a donation right away to your local branch, Mrs. T. B. Johnston Leader The Happy Hearts Mission Band of the United Church held its annual meeting in the basement on Saturday with .Mrs, C. Wheeler in charge. The Band has had a very successful year under the leadership of Mrs. C. Log­ an. Having gone well over the top in their allocation. Miss Audrey Mc­ Guire was elected president Tor 1942. The other officers remaining the same. Mrs. T B. Johnston is the new leader., Mr. Andrew Ferguson and daugh­ ter, Mrs. N. Geddes of Toronto, call­ ed on relatives and friends over the week-end, 'J Mr. and Mrs. Adam McDonald and family of West Wawanosh, also Mr, and Mrs. Walden of Westfield, visit­ ed recently with Mr. and Mrs. A. Vincent. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Thompson of Kitchener, visited tvith Mr. and Mrs, R. Porcter. ‘Miss Edith Wallace spent Saturday in London. JAMESTOWN Mr, and Mrs, Isaac Metcalfe and children, also Mr, Metcalfe Sr., of Glenannan visited on Sunday at the MacKay home, Miss Mildted Willis, and friend of Nothing so famous as these fam­ ous Sweets Rankins or iles’n Chuckles Special Gift Selections in Smart Christmas Packages. Priced 50c the pound up. f; Complete Line of Cigarates, Cigars and Tobaccos, | Christmas Wrapped. draw was made on the little cake, which went to Mr, R. J. McLennan of Morris. The proceeds of the cake amounted to $46.15 and the door re­ ceipts amounted to $47,75. The entire proceeds go toward war work, “I'l-. nn, - 4 j WESTFIELD of the fol- neighbours tonight to the esteem Kitchener, visited on Sunday at Laurence Willis. Mr. and Mrs. Ned. Thompson went to Toronto on Wednesday where they will spend some time. Mr. Stanley McDonald of Guelph was a recent visitor with friends here. Mr. and Mrs, Laurence Willis spent Saturday with friends at Gowans- town. A miscellaneous shower was held on Monday night, December 1st, at Jamestown in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Workman recently married. The young couple were recipients of many beautiful gifts. An address was read by Miss Adlene Galbraith lowing: Dear Jean and Sam— We, your friends and are gathered in this hall show our appreciation of with which you are held in this com­ munity. We wish you much joy and hap­ piness through life, and may each suc­ ceeding year than the one both win new the old. These we need we have ing still and Divided We Fall.1 We bring you these gifts as a small token of the esteem in which you are held in this community, and as you use each one, may they bring back fond memories. We ask you to accept these gifts with the best wishes of all present. Signed on behalf of your friends and neighbours. The young couple made a suitable reply, thanking all those present. The crowd then sang “For They are Jolly Good Fellows.” An enjoyable evening was staged In the hall on Friday night, when a pro­ gram and entertainment was put on by Jack Thynne, and his hired man, after which they furnished music for a dance. During the evening a draw was made for the .lucky ticket on the Christmas Cake. The person having the lucky ticket was Mrs-. Wm.' V. MacKay, Monkton R. R. 1. A second bring more before, and friends, and are troubled happiness may you also keep ones anddays all the courage and stamina to face life, but the old say- is true “United We Stand, ' — — Mr. and Mrs. Norman Carter, Miss Joyce of Seaforth, were guests on Sat­ urday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Buchanan and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Govier of Morris Town­ ship,. Dr. and Mrs. Victor Johnston and children of Lucknow, were guests on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Campbell. The Y.P.U. held a social evening on Friday night with 15 present. The games were in charge of Phyllis Cook .and Ray Vincent. Lunch was served by the girls. Mr. Wm. Carter has been appointed caretaker of the Westfiel'd church for the coming year. 1i-«j Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Cook and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cook of Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kendrick of at the home of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Bosman. On Sunday, Rev. H. C. Wilson gave a splendid address on “The Highway of Life,” taken from Isaiah 35:8. A special offering is being asked for in the Sunday School which is to be donated to the Jr. British War Vic­ tims Fund. The money to be forward­ ed to Jim Hunter of the Toronto Evening Telegram. Heavy Duty with satisfied pride, Mrs. carefully cut the cake on Bursting- Newlywed the table and placed a handsome slice on her husband’s plate. “1 made it all myself darling," she said. “My first cake.” Sampling it witih gradually dimin­ ishing enthusiasm, he said: “Did you lift it out of the oven all by yourself, dear?” fm/ntoM* u * Lt’’ ttw I Flowers are gifts that really speak from the > — a gift that’s distinctively personal and > ghtful. Don’t let the Holiday season go by i without the pleasure of flowers* S? Cut Flowers and Potted Plants No Advance in Prices Phone 101.Francis St Whigham* ... -j >»