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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-01-15, Page 8Woman's MissionarY Meeting of tile' ,41111111111 1'resbyterian Church was cancelled this last week. Wabasso Sunday School Named Q€ficere Fa Show Starts at 8.00 p.m., Except Saturday Two Shows Saturday Night Thursday, Friday, Saturday, .CARY GRANT — Ira 44.1%. P Serenade" Also "Cartoon"' and "News!'„. lualumorporramiamommorari 1.011•11.006111,S, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, January 19, 20, 21. — Double Bill — LEON ERROL & LUPE VELEZ In "MEXICAN SPITFIRE'S BABY"i, — And— • LLOYD NOLAN & CONSTANCE MOORE In "BUY ME THAT TOWN" January 1$, 16, 17, IRENE DUNNE BLUEVALE Many Pay Last Respect Despite the cold, stormy weather and road conditions very bad, a large number of relatives, friends and neigh- H a selgrove's London Style Special Pipe Still the Old Price 75c Ki January Once A Year Sale Starting Thursday Morning, Jan. 16., We clear our entire stock once a year getting ready for our New Merch- andise that will soon be arriving for spring. WINTER OVERCOATS $16.85 $19.50 $27085 Reg. $21.00 Reg. $25.00 Reg. $35.00 MEN'S AND YOUNG MEN'S SUITS Wingham's Finest Selection $1 7 75 $2 75 $27.85: Reg. $21.50 Reg. $25.00 Reg. $35.00 WORSTEDS TWEEDS SERGES STOUTS, SHORTS, TALLS AND REGULARS FROM CANADA'S BEST TAILORS Boys' Suits and Overcoats $7.85 $9.85 $11.85 Reg. to $10 Reg, to $12 Reg. to $15 Best Styles Men's Underwear PENMAN'S HEAVY RIB WOOL, SHIRTS AND DARWERS $1.79 ea. MEWS AND BOY'S BREECHES OK SALE $1,69, $2.95, $3.95, $6.95 Whipcords, plains, grays, fawns and navy Wool Scarfs, sale price . 6 „ 4 • $1.06 ro Boys Leather Helmets, sale. , .89 Neckties , ... , .25 Military Khaki Shirts , $1.95 Doe Skin Shirts $1.39 Men's Heavy glue Overalls with Bib ..„ , .$1.95 Odd 'Trousers — $2.95, $3,95, $4,95 ANNA & CO., LIMITED Donald Parsons, who spent the two week-s4 with his grandparents, returned last week to his' home in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Robinson and son Freddie of Green Bay, Mich., who had been 4visiting with her Par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Jas. St. Marie, left.on TuesdaY to visit with his par- ents in Goderich. Mr. Jas. Morrison, who has been with the R.C.A.F., returned home last week after being in the hospital with an attack of pneumonia. The young people of the community presented him with a watch at a meeting at Langside Friday night. 4, A number in this community saw the fire at Lucknow on Sunday night, when a barn bwned .by Mr. Robert Button was burned, Miss Jean Forster left on Satur- day for Stratford Normal School, Miss Forester was staying with Miss Hunter last week, as a student teacher but day by day went by and there was no school on account of the storM. At the annual meeting of the rate- payers of S. S. No. 10 Kinloss, the trustees for this year are, Arthur Moore, Orville Tiffin, and Gibson lespie was appointed to take the place of Jas, McInnis, his three years having expired, John Perdon took the job of patting in wood at 4.20 a cord, and, Ben McCletiagiman's have the job of caretaker, with the teather attend- ing to the fires. At the annual meeting of the rate- payers of S. S. No, 14, W. Wawanosh, the trustees for this -year are Cecil Falconer, Herb. taicilaw, and Aldin Pardon, with John Pardon, the er trustee, retiring. John Pardon took the job '`of putting in the hardwood for $4.40 a cord, and Gordon Elliott taking the job of caretakieg and heat- ing ST,, HELENS Did Splendid War Work Daring the past year' the ladies of he community have beat active in war work, working through the Wornen's Institute...Each young man -who enlist. NI 'received sweato and 4, pair of soeks &id the six men. Who are over. teas were each sant patoel XMAS, Rem.nant Sale THURSDAY Eagerly awaited is our' annual remnant sale. it represents one of the greatest values of the year. pl. order to clear out stock, 'prices are slashed to , a minimum. Remnants include piece goods of every des-. cription — prints, wool- lens, brbadcloths, curt- ainings, silks, laccs. . Come early and get a a-ood choice. CASH ONLY NO RETURNS OC KING'S Nessamaresommir We are certainly having a taste' of an old time winter since January came in, the roads in places are blocked for' the cars. Messrs Pte. Jimmie Farrish and Pte. Jimmie Nelson, spent the week-end with their parents, Mrs."Kenneth Far- rich, 1.2 concession, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nelson, 10th concession. Born—to" Mr. and Mrs, Robert Helm, near Zion, on Tuesday% Decem- ber 30th, a. son. A Red Cross meeting whs held at the home of Mrs. George Lane, 10th , concession, Tuesday, December 30th, with a large attendance. There were two quilts quilted. Our ideals are our bet er selves. —A, Bronson Alcott, EYES EXAMINED— GLASSES FITTED— AT MODERATE PRICES. Eyesight Specialist Wingham Office „At Williams' Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon„ PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY 0 COLI) WEATHER MEALS TRY PROZEN SALMON, HALIWIT OR SWAIM PILLETS. SHOP AT Smith's Economy Food Store AYLMER FANCY TOMATO NEILSON'S JERSEY TIP TOP CHOICE LYNN VALLEY NO, 4 PEAS ..... ......_, 2 tins 25c TOMATOES 2 large tin, 27e Aylmer Tomato or Vegetable Soup tin 10e E. D. Smith's Pure Tomato Ketchup , bottle CASCADE FANCY PINK GOLDEN NET RED SALMON tall tin 23c 1 COHOE SALMON tall tin 32ct Picake Vegetable Shortening , „ . • lb, 18e Maple Leaf Soap Flakes (family size 69c LUCKNOW RBI) RIVER WHEATLETS „,„, 6 lb. bag 29c CEREAL ........ pkg. 25e York All Pork Sausage . Mild Canadian Cheese , vREstt CRISP CELERY HEARTS .... „ batieh SWEET JUICY xgvni., ORANGES doz, 250 4 r „f lb. 25c 1 SEEMESS TEXAS GRAPE LAROE SPANISH 'AG IO WING4AM ADVANCE-M.11:S Thursday, January 1$, 1942 bors gathered at the United Church on Thursday afternoon, January 8th, to pay their last respects to one of the pioneers of this district, Mr. Alex- ander MacEwen, who died at his late residence, Morris Township, on Tues- day morning in his 86th year. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Campbell Tavener, who based his message on the "life and death of Moses" which in many respects coin- pared with that of Mr. MacEwen. The beautiful floral tributes were a mark of respect and esteem. The pall bearers were six nephews, John L.,MacEwen, George MacEwen; Allan IsfacEwen, Gordon MacEwen, Alex MacDonald and Kinley Mc- Naughton, Interment took place in the Blue- vale cemetery. Members of the family the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. W. Fry Ogle,. Mrs. Alex Smith, Mrs. Glynn Wix,. James AlacEwri„ Detroit and Wilford MacEwen, Toronto. Morris township ,of which Mr. Mc- Ewen had served as clerk for 81 :years was represented by members and past members of the council. • Itistitttte Met Last Week Mrs. j, H, Smith opened her home last week for the regular meeting of the Woman's Institute, presided over by the president, Miss Jean, Elliott, who conducted the opening exercises and the business period. Mrs. Earl Hamilton, convenor for LegislatiOn, took charg, of the pragram which Mrs. Harry Elliott had assisted in ar. ranging, The roll was answered with a verse on -Friendship and Mrs. ZIG. Fowler spoke on the Motto, "A friend in need is a. friend indeed;" showing '4.44 as the true example of a friend. A paper on Legislation —prepared from the book, "Every Man's Legal Guide," was given by Mrs. Harry El- liott, It dealt with laws regarding domestic relations,' Wills, Administra- tion,- Mortgages and other questions of which every woman should have' some understanding, Readings were given by Mrs. Earl Hamilton and Miss Scott. Mrs. Smith will give her first lesson on "Renova- tion of Clothink" at the regular Feb- ruary meeting, Letters of appreciation were read and words of appreciation expressed for treats received at Xmas by the sick and shut-iii. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs, Curtis and singing "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and the National Anthem. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by aVIrs. Curtis. At the• morining service in the Unit- ed Church was conducted by Rev, C. Tavener, who spoke from the text "The Young Child Grew in Wisdom and Stature and in Favor with God and Man." with his mother. Miss .Violet Ellacott of Brussels, was a week-end guest with Miss Eliz- abeth Brewer at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. MacEwen.. Spence McKinnon of Waterloo, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McKinnon, - BELGRAVE • Overseas Soldier Much Improved Mrs. Harry Tunney received a tele- gram from her husband in Britain which said he had been removed from the seriously wounded list and was recovering nicely, Private Tenney re- ceived a fractured skull a few weeks ago while on route march. Enetertained Relatives Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Coultes, 3rd line Morris, entertained relatives one evening recently. A hot fowl dinner was partaken of after which cards were played, Guests were Mr. and Mrs. John Coultes, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. James • Leaver, Mr. arid Mrs. Aler. Leaver, Jean and Evelyn, Mr. and Mrs. R. Coultes, Billie and Glenn, Mr. and Mrs.. N. Keating and Catherine. Storms Caused Postponments The very cold, stormy weather of the past week was the causeof many meetings being postponed. Schools closed, Concessions closed to motor traffic and in many places heavy for horse drawn vehicles. Farmers' Club meeting was postponed, also annual meeting of Red CroSs, annual meeting of Knox United Sabbath School, Women's Missionary and Women's Association of all local churches. School was held in Belgrave all week but attendance lowered, children from the country being unable to attend. Number 5 Morris was closed, 9th. line Wawanosh closed one day only' but attendance low throughout' the week. Farmers report water systems badly frozen with pipes and taps bursting: Householders complain of excessive amount of fuel necessary for adequate heating. Sunday School and Church. service were held in Knox United on Sunday morning with but seventeen present. One of the lowest attendance on record. Services in the other two churches were withdrawn. Engaged as Teacher Mrs. O. G. Anderson has accepted a position as teacher in a school near Fergus and commenced her duties at the beginning of the year. Institute Meets January 20 The Education beeting of Belgrave Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. R. McCrea on Tuesday; January 20th at 2.30. Convener—Mrs. H. Wheeler, Roll Call—A New Year's resolution. Currents Events Mrs. E. Wightman. Address — Mrs. F. Oster, Blyth. Lunch Committee — Mrs. John Anderson, Mrs. H. Wheel- er, Mrs. A. Manning. WHITECHURCH Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Robinson spent last week at the home of their daugh- ter, Mrs. Cecil Wheeler of Morris. Born —* on Thursday, January 8th, in East Wawanosh, to Mr, and Mrs. Alfred W, Stewart, a daughter. Mr. George McGee has been visiting for the past two weeks with his sister, Miss Nellie McGee of Toronto, The schools in this community clos- ed for several days last week as the children could not get through the storm over unbroken roads. Time services in the United Church were cancelled on Sunday, and only nine were able to wade the drifts and attend the service in the Presbyterian Church, All meetings that were called for last week were POStilOiled until , the storm would be over, and roads Open, ad up, 33c A EN Activities SKATING Thursday Evenings Also Saturday Afternoons Saturday Evenings Season Tickets at Town Clerk's Office Adults $i00 — Students ;ind children $1.00. HOCKEY Mc;nday, January 19 HANOVER at WINGI4AM ADMISSION Adults 35c High school students 25C if ticket purchased at Town Clerk's Office, 4 to 6 p.m. day of the game. Public school pupils 10c ' The following articles have 1.;.een for- warded to the Lueknow Red ,Cross *during 1941. 90 pr. soeks, 4.0 pr, mitts; 34 mets; 40 seaNes; 11 afghans made by sehool ehildren of S. S. No. 3 and S. S. No. 4; 284 handkerchiefs; 01 towels; 8 girls' sweaters; 15 pr. pyjam- as; 9 pr, seamen's socks; 8 turtle-neck sweaters; 2 sleevesiess sweaters; 11 ladies' blouses; 4 p.r. long stockings; 4 mertts shirts; 4 steel helmet raps; 1 unit consisting of ladies' coat, knickr el's, sinks, blouse and sweater; The gift of 50 quilts. Cash donations to the Red Cross and to other war work organizations amounted to $111,00. Institute Met, The January meeting of the Wo- rnea's Institute was held in the tom- mtinity bad with only 13 ladies pre- ent owing to -the unfavorable weather and- road conditions, Mrs. Ball pre- sided and the roll eall was responded to by the naming of "a Canadian book have read and its author," It was decided to donate $25.00 tto the CKNX War Victims Fund and $15,00 to the Lucknow Red Cross, It was decided to have the draw for the hamper of apples donated by Mr. Ken- neth Cameron at the Lucknow Agri- cultural Society Play on January 10, A record of all tickets sold must 1-e. handed in before that date, Mrs. torn Woods was in charge of the subject and a paper on "Have you an educated heart?" was read by Mrs. Rice, and an article on "The Home Education of our Son" by Mrs. W. 1, Miller, • Mrs, 'Charlie McDonald rea4 a poem "Opportunity," Mrs. Phillipslavoured with a piano. solo and iMrs, Rice with a vocal solo. A pleasant social time was spent when lunch was served by the 'hostesses, Mrs. Chester Taylor, Mrs. Edward Barbour and Mrs, James Ai tchison. The Red Cross quilting bee will be held on Thursday afternoon, January 22nd. 6. Allan Miller is working in Hamil- ton with the National Steel Co, ' - Service was cancelled in the United -Church on Sunday owing to -weather and road conditions: BLYTH Red Cross Officers The annual meeting of the Blyth Red Cross was held in Memorial Hall. Owing to the storm and intense cold the attendance was not so large. Con- siderable business was transacted. The officers for 1942 are: President, Miss Josephine Woodcock; first vice- president, Mrs._,(po McLean; sec- ond vice-President, Mrs. A. M. Boyle; secretary, Ella M.' Metcalf; assistant secretary, Mrs. G. Doherty;••treasurer, Mrs. D. Philip. The treasurer pre- sented her report which was quite sat- isfactory and showed that several don- ation's have been received lately, Reeve R. Shaddick of Hensall was in town on business during- the. week. • Mrs, Win, Armstrong visited her mother, Mrs. Nathanial Johnston for a few weeks returned to her home at Sault Ste. Marie. ' Owing to the severe stcoirlituircthheorne wSuansdaay.sl ,im attendance at ASHFIELD We ere pleased to report that Mrs. Sam Sherwood, who has been so ser- iously ill, with pneumonia and heart trouble for over a month, is able to sit' up a short time each day,* her daughters; Mrs. Andrew Gaunt, near St. Helens and Mrs. Leslie Ritchie, near Zion, is with their mother„ 46•••••11•1•1•111.011.1.1101). Services and Meetings were Cancelled The services at Knox Presbyterian, Eadie's and Ebenezer were withdrawn. The meeting of the Woman's Associa- attending tion of the United Church and the The animal Sunday School meeting was held in the United Church on Prints . . „ „., Friday afternoon with Rev, C. Taven- er presiding, The different reports show the S. S. to be in excellent standing. The aver- age attendance was 01 with an aver- age collection of $1.85 per Sunday. The total receipts amounted to $190,08. After .financing the yearly supplies and forwarding the sum of $38.00 to. the British War Victims Fund and. the CKNX Orphanage Fund, there is a balance on- hand of $25.50. The fol- lowing officers were elected; Superintendent W. J, Johnston, Assistant Supt., — W, 3. Peacock. Secretary — Fleming Johnston. Ass't Sec'y — Helen Thomson, Treasurer --Margaret Curtis, Teachers — Robert Shaw, Mrs. Ed- ward Johnston, Edward Johnston, Mrs. W. J. Peacock, Mrs, George Thomson, W. j, Peacock and Mrs, W. J. Johnston. Each teacher has an as- sistant, • --- D, Smith, R.C,A.F., Guelph was a week-end visitor at his home here, L.A.C. Arnold Liilow, R.C.A.F. of Camp Borden, spent the week-end Virst signs of Spring are here with new ship- ment of Wabasso :prints, :Finely woven, abso- lutely colorfast, Wabas- so prints represent the best quality you can buy. You'll like not only the quality but the smart designs of these new prints. Wabasso Broadcloths, All Colours Available. 25c