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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-01-29, Page 8Irish Linen Towelling' Ordered months ago, this shipment of Irish Linen has finally arrived for our stock, Pure Linen, with bor- ders of green, red, blue, or gold, this towelling will prove a boon to housewives, 45c. - 49c yd, other linen towellings up to 55c yd. TURKISH TOWELS Separate towels in ab- sorbent,. striped Turkish Towelling, are useful in many different ways. Three sizes 19c - 25c - 39c each KING'S imommusmsur What's Left For February Last Clearing Sale Starting Satur., Jan. 31st Following list of sizes of Winter Overcoats, Suits and Riding Breeches. WINTER OVERCOATS — 54 to clear 4 Overcoats size 33, sale t 10.75 and $14.75 2 Overcoats, size 34, sale $10.75 and $14.75 5 Overcoats, size 35, sale .. $12.75 and $15.95 6 Overcoats, size 36, sale' $12.75 and $15.95 9 Overcoats, size 37, sale $14.5t and $17.75 10 Overcoats, size 38, sale $14.50 and $17.75 7 Overcoats, size 39, sale .. $16.50 and $20.75 2 Overcoats, size 40, sale $16.50 and $22.75, 2 Overcoats, size 42, sale $16.50 and $22.75. 3 Overcoats, size 44, sale $16.50 and $22.75, 2 Overcoats, size 46, sal% $16.50 and $22.75 In dark patterns, Fleeces, Tweeds and Meltons. 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, PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY SHOP AT Smith's Economy Food Store FOUR O'CLOCK . FRENCH DRIP BLACK TEA 1/2 lb. 45c COFFEE lb. 57c YORK BRAND ALL PORK PRODUCT SANDWICH SPREAD, tin 10d KILL tin 35c • Aylmer Vegetable or Tomato Soup . • , tin 10c Picake Vegetable Shortening lb. 18c Specials far Men V. Meeting "rho Citizenship meeting of the Uni- ted Church young people's union was held Wednesday night, Miss Thelma McGuire presiding, Russell Kelly read the lesson, Rev, G, Dunlop led in pray- = Miss Mina Bryans gave a paper entitled "How we Live," The hymn Liveth Long who Liveth Well;" and the Mizpah Benediction repeated in unison, closed the meeting. A reerestionah period was conduct- ed by the president, Ross Anderson, FELT HATS Special February clear- ance of good quality men's felt fiats.. Assorted sizes and stytes. Outstanding value at 69 c ea. Show Starts at 8.00 pan., Except Saturday Two Shows Saturday Night Thursday, Friday, Saturday, January 29, 30) 31 EDGAR BERGEN & CHARLEY McCARTHY FIBBER McGEE & MOLLY — "Look Who's Laughing" rent famous radio stars on the screen in a riotous comedy. Also "Cartoon" & "News" Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, February 2, 3, 4 EDWARD ARNOLD ANN SHIRLEY WALTER HUSTON — In iThat Money Can Buy' An unusual drama. Also "Canada Carries On" Young People Make Church Grant The Y. P. U. of the United Chtu4ch held the regular weekly meeting on Friday evening with the president, Fleming Johnston presiding. After the. Opening exercises, singing, scripture lesson and prayer, business items were discussed, The society voted the sum of Ten Dollars ,to the church funds, W, J. Peacock had charge of the last part of the meeting when Mrs, Will ;Peacock gave, a well prepared paper on "Galilee," 1 borne Of Mrs. Rolit; Mowbray, Mr. and Mrs, Harry Moss of Glen- coe, and Miss Doris McClenaghan of Kincardine, spent the week-end at the home of their parents, Mr, and Mrs. aghan,e eclen The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church was held on Wednesday last at the home of Mrs, George MeClensghun, with an attendance of 16. Mrs. J. G. Gillespie was in the chair. The roll call was answered by the payment of fees for 1942, The Chapter in the Study Book, Serving with the Sons of Shnh, was ably taken by Mrs. G. E. Farrier, Mrs. Ezra Scholtz and Mrs. Herb.. Laidlaw sang a duet, Mrs, Gillespie led in prayer for the missionaries and closed the meeting with prayer, after inviting the ladies to hold their Feb- ruary meeting at her home, Mrs. Schultz, president of the W, A, led in the discussion of local church work interests for this year, and closed the meeting with prayer. The World Day of Prayer will be held in the Presby- terian Church here on Friday, March 20th. Miss Dorothy Jamieson of Belgrave spent last week with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John Jamerson. Mrs. Milian Moore and Mrs, Thos. Moore, visited on Friday with Mrs. Harold Sparling, Wingham. Mr. Kenneth Laidlaw, who has been working with a construction company at Trenton Camp, returned home on Thursday last and commenced work at Grand Bend Camp on Saturday. Miss Olive Purdon and Mr. Ken- neth Zinn, who spent last week at Woodstock with his parent% returned home on Sunday. Mrs. Thos. Gaunt spent last week at Stratford at the home of her dau- ghter, Mrs. Lawson and other rel- atives there. W, M. S. teas _ are being held this week on Thursday at the home of Mrs. George McClenaghan and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Purdon and Marjorie and Archie, and Mr. and Mrs. Aldin Purdon and Billie, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rintoul of Lucknow. Mr, and Mrs. Herb Duffy and son Jack-, and Mrs. Colvin and son Duffy, of Teeswater, visited on Sunday with their mother; Mrs, Duffy at the home of Mr, , Wm. Barbour. Mr, Clarence McClena.ghan as Pres- ident of the Y. V. U. Conference, spent the week-end atteLding meetings in. Toronto. Miss Brindly of Galt, Mrs.. Will Redmond of St. Augustine, and her brother, Mr. Wm. Kelly from Osh- awa, visited on Monday at the home of their grandmother, Mrs. Jas. Corn- elius. The young people of the Presby- terian church held their weekly meet- ing on Monday night with Mrs. Daw- son Craig in charge. Thu service was carried on, in the ways of olden times, as they sat to sing, and st,,od to pray. Dawson Craig read the Suipture les- son and Mrs. McQuillan led in prayer. Mrs. Conn had. charge of the medi- tation period. Mrs, Welwood gave a ' paper on the Life of Burns. Velma Scott gave a Scotch reading, and Mrs. Robt. Mowbray also gave a Scotch reading. Alt enjoyed a sing-song of) Berns songs, Mrs. Conn was in cha,,a-e. of the games and contests. and Scot- tish jokes during the recreation period. Lunch of scones and jam or jelly was enjoyed by all. Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem closed the meet- ing. Mrs. John. Kilpatrick and children of Lucknow, spent a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Win. Robinson and Dr. Harold Rob- inson of Walkerton visiter there on Monday'''. The replier weekly meeting of the Y. P. II, of- the United Church was held on Monday evening with Miss Myrtle Nruill in charge. Clifford Laid- law read the Scripture lesson and J. D. Beecroft led in prayer. Mildred Mcaeriaghan gave a reading on recre- ation and its benifits, and Mrs, .Jas, Falconer gave a talk on the use of recreation in peoples lives and in young peoples meetings. The recreation per- iod that followed was enjoyed by all The meeting was closed by all singing Blest be the tie that binds. Many in this community will be in- terested to know that Mrs. (Rev.) C. Wilkinson, who has been ill for some months, went through a successful operation in Stratford Hospital last week and 15 making it good recovery. Mr. Jas, Morrison,- ,who was home recuperating from an attack of infect-- monis, has retttrited to his work with the R.C.A.V. at Uplands, Ottawa, Mr, and Mrs, Hardie Simpson and. family of Teeswater, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Comm. WINDBREAKERS All wool windbreaker s, regularly priced much higher, are put into two price .groups for quick clearance. 2.29 and 2.95 Sizes 26 to 36 First Red Crops Shipment This Year The first shipment of completed art- icles for this year has been delivered to the Red Cross rooms at Wingham: 2 quilts, 1 girls' dress, 3 pneumonia jackets, 5 woman's dresses, 5 suits of girls' pyjamas, 5 suits boys' Pyjamas, 5 suits men's pyjamas, 15 pr. socks, i pr. seaman's . socks, 11 turtle-neck sweaters, 1 pullover sweater, 4 pair of mitts, S air caps. Anyone wishing to sew can secure dresses or .pyjamas from Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Joe Smith or Miss Olive Scott. Mrs. Arthur Shaw has charge of the yarn. Mfs. Lillow and son Jack, Mrs. A. D. Smith, Mrs. Mary Robertson, Mrs, J. Curtis and Mrs. R. F. Garniss, at- tended the funeral of the late Mrs. Susan Morrison at Lu-cknow on Wed- nesday. Word has been received hert of the death in Ottawa of Dr. Harold Bur- gess, son of jOseph Burgess and .the late ,Mrs. B4irgess of Ottawa, formerly of Bluevale. Mrs. Archie Messer has returned UNDERWEAR There's plenty of cold weather ahead and Turnbull's E88 under- wear is the, best protec- tion you can get. Extra warm, with double front and back, this famOus line is a general favorite. Shirts $2.15 Drawers . $2.15 Combinations $3.50 Institute Held. Meeting The Education meeting oft the Bel- grave Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs.- R. McCrea with fairly good attendance. The president, Mrs. N. Keating was in the chair, The roll-call was responded to with a new year resolution. Reports showed $47 had been made from tickets sold on a pug. Christmas cards were seat to the sick and the shut-ins, Members reported a good number of articles made for the Red Cross Society since the last meeting, The Institute donated cake for 15 Christmas boxes sent by the Red Cross Society to Belgrave boys on active service. It was decided to donate $5 - to the Russian Relief Fund. The. president asked the mem- bers to begin saving used postage Stamps for salvage purposes. Instead of having the social even- ing scheduled for February, the mem- bers divided into groups, two conven- ors on each line and two in the village. Each group is to make as much money as possible before .the March meeting and half of the proCeeds given to the Red Cross Society. An .educational questionaire. prepar- ed by Mrs. E, Wightman was conduct- ed by Miss E. Procter. Little Cath- erine Keating sang patriotic songs. Mrs. R. McCrea gave a reading. The singing of the Institute Ode closed' the ;meeting. Luhch was served by the from a visit with her sister, Miss Jos- hostess assisted by Mrs', J. AnderSon, ephine McAllister and brother David Mrs. A. Manning, and Mrs. C. R, at St. Augustine. Coultes. - L. A. C. Russel Barnard,'R. C. A.,F. oie given, all showing progress and faith- ful work ' done in 1941, Missionary givings in 1941 were more than in 1940. Officers elected—Treasurer, Robert Procter; People's Warden,. David Armstrong; Rectors Warden, Robert Procter. Thurs. - Sat., Feb. 5 - 7 Ann Rutherford, Red Skelton — In — Whistling JGn the Dark Mon. - Wed., Feb. 9 - 11 Lew Ayres Laraine . Lay — In — Dr. Kildares Wedding Day - Sat. Feb. 12 - 14 . Paulette Goddard Charles Boyer — In,— Hold Back The Dawn Mon. - Wed, Feb. 16 - 18 Double Bill The Gay Falcon Henry Aldrich For President Money Raised For Tobacco Fund " A large crowd attended the Bingo and Dance in the Forester's 'Hall sponsored by Belgrave young. men. The proceeds are for the Overseas Tobacco Fund. Good' prizes were awarded. Ladies of the Red Cross conducted a lunch counter and Arth- ur's Orchestra provided music for the dancing. • Red Cross Shipment The Red Cross shipped the follow ing knitted articles to Toronto. Sea- men's quota-5 aero caps, 5 pair sea boot stockings, 5 turtle-neck sweaters, 10 pair whole mitts, 5 pair service NIMBI Ha selgrove's London Style Special Pipe Still the Old Price 75c 111111111111 1111111111111•1111IMP MENS AND YOUNG MEN'S SUITS 16 Youths Suits, size 33, 34, 35 — $16.95 26 Young IVIens, size 36, 37, 38 at $19.50 21 Mens size 39, 40, 41, 42 at . $18.50 and $22.50 These include navy blues, chalk stripes, worsteds and tweeds. "went. Ammaassamasim ARENA Activities LYNN VALLEY I AYLMER GOLDEN TOMATOES 2 lg. tins 27c / CORN .... .. . .... ..... 2 tins 25c ' BLUEVALE phutch Services The regular morning service in the United Church was conducted by the pastor, Rev, C. Tavener, who spoke on the subject "The strange Intruder" from the text Judges 5: 18-14. The annual congregational meeting will be held on Wednesday evening, Verb- rusty 4th. Rev, V. G. Fowler of Knox Presby- terian Church continued his series of sermons, speaking' on "The Reality of Sin" from the text, "Whosoever comb mittith sin trafisgresseth also the law; for sin 'is the transgression Of.the law." The sacrament of the Lord's Sup-- per will be observed on Sunday, Peb. rmtry Entertained Members of Ameteut Play. The taste for the play "Aaron Slick from Punkin Creek"' recently preset*, „ . lb. 25c .... lb.- 55c lb. 37c BELGRAVE Veatty Meeting Held Trinity Anglican Church held its annual Vestry meeting Wednesday afternoon lit the Church, The Ream', Rev. P. IL Streeter presiding. Alex, Mt:Burney- 0 WAS appointed Vestry Clerk for the meeting. Yearly- reports of the different organizations 'c ere SWEET IIIICY NAVEL TEXAS SEEDLESS ORAPE ORANGES ,,w,..,-.,,..,., dot. 25e PEUIT .. . ,.. ... .... 5 for .25e ICEEERG ii‘Et NO. 1 OWAiii6 LETTUCE .........,....-- 1k bead COOkING ONIONS 4 lbS, 26t Made,Rite Pastry Flom, ,-., 13Ityasak Bread none .,-.QUALITV dliARANTEgto Season Tickets at Town Clerk's Office Adults $2.00 Students and children $1.00. Hanna Sr Co. Limited et WHITECHURCH Pym left recently to spend the winter in Florida and Mrs. Jos. Holmes closed her home and went to stay with her daughter, Mrs. Robt. Laidlaw for the next few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Durnin and family of St. Helens visited on Wed- nesday with her mother; Mrs. David Kennedy. Miss Mary Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Hector Purdon, and Mr. George Fal- coner, who spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Purdon, returned to Toronto on Monday. 27 pair of Mens Breeches in khaki's whipcords, wools. Sale Price , „ . $2.95 to $4.95 Mens Penmans All-Wool heavy underwear. Reg. $2.25 at $1.09 garment to clear. Mens Doeskin shirts 'in checks, plain colours heavy quality, sires 14% to 17, to clear at $1,39 Mrs. Walter Lott and Fred motor- ed to London on Saturday to visit with the former's daughter, Mrs. Orval Newby, who 'went through an oper- ation in Victoria Hospital. Mrs. Lott spent the week-end there, returning on Monday.. An old resident of Whitechurth, in the person of Mrs. Jas. Morrison, pas- sed away in Lucknow last Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alec Mowbray. She was buried on Wed- nesday in Tiffins Cemetery. Red Cross quiltings were held last week on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. J. F. McLean and on Thursday at the •161••.m*. WINGRAM ADVANCE-TIMES SKATING Thursday Evenings Also Saturday Afternoons Saturday evenings "socks. Army .6nots--5 scarfs, 5 altern- ative caps, 5. pair gloves, 5 Write-neck sweaters, 5 pair service socks, Elect Sunday School Officers The annual meeting of Knox Unit- ed Sunday School, postponed twice on account of bad weather, was held Sun- day, morning during the Sunday School hour. Rev. G. H. Dunlop pre- siding: • Sunday School was held fifty Sun- days in 1941 with an average attend- ance of 76.46 The average collectioin was $2•,45. The following officers were elected: Superintendent, Norman Keating; As- sistant Superintendent, Earl Ander- sohand Stewart Procter; Secretary, Martin Grasby; Assistant Secretary's, George Michie, Ross Anderson; Treas- urer, Bill McClenaghan; Pianists, Mrs. George Johnston, Miss Elaine Walsh, Mrs. N. Keating; Librarian, Almond Jamieson and Ross Anderson; Cradle Roll Superintendent, Mrs. M. Grasby; Auditors, Miss E. Procter, Mrs. C. Logan; Teachers,— Bible Class, Rev. G, Dunlop, Earl Anderson; Triple V, Stewart Procter; Excelsior, Mrs. N. Keating, Mrs. Earl Anderson; Inter- mediate girls, Miss E. Procter; Jun- ior girls, Mrs. Cyrus Scott, Mrs, Jam- es Michie; Intermediate boys, James Michie, George Johnston; Junior boys, to be decided. Primary class, Mrs. George Martin, Mrs. G. Johnston; Be- ginners, Mrs. R. Chamney, Miss Edith. McClenaghan, Miss Mae Frisby. Mrs. James Anderson who has spent several weeks in Stratford with 'her brother John Sproot, returned home. Mrs. M. Grasby returned home from Victoria Hospital, London, where she underwent an operation. Miss Mina Bryans, Brussels, teach- er in Belgrave_ school has taken up residence with Mr. and Mrs. C. Log- an, Bob Grasby, London, spent the Week-end at his home here, Kenneth Mitchell, Rothsay, spent the week-end. with 'Mr. and Mrs. N. Keating and other relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Hermon Nethery, Mr. and 'Mrs, C, II. Wade 'attended the funeral of ,Mrs, William Hamilton in Pordwich on Snuday. ed-by the young people of .K.nox Pres- byterian -Church, were the guests of Rev, F, G, Fowler and Mrs. Fowler at the Manse on Fridu evening, After a period of g-ames and contests, Bern— ard Lillow added greatly to the -even- ing's enjoyment by showing films with his motion picture machine, A buffet' hutch brought a very happy evening to a close. -of Guelph, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barnard, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Scott, Seaforth, were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Love. • J. C. Higgins was a recent visitOr with his brother in Toronto. Mrs. Vernon Higgins who is a patient in, the Woman's College Hospital, Tor- onto, suffering from a heart condition is improving. Hanna's Ladies Store Announcement of Misses and Women's New Tailor-Made Suits. Samples have arrived and Lad- ies.Suits on the rack especially tailored in the smart- est tailored styles. Look over these samples and buy early. FINE OR COURSE OATMEAL 4 lbs. HEMPHILL'S WHEAT BERRIES ...... 5 lb. bag E. D. SMITH'S PURE Tomato Ketchup .. , 14-oz. bottle 18c York All Pork Sausage Maple Leaf Smoked Back Bacon Mild Canadian Cheese '. . . Hanna & Company 25e WHEATLETS 6 lbs, 29c RED RIVER LUCENOW 25c CEREAL pkg. 25c Thursday, January 29, 19412 •,•••••• K ING'S minammummimr Lorne McCracken of Seaforth was a Sunday visitor with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCracken, Mrs. Harold Procter and daughter Margaret of Morris, were week-end visitors with Mrs, Curtis and Marg- aret. Mr. A. F. Neiklejohn and Mary Ellen, returned to their home in King- ston after spending a month with Mrs. Meiklejohn's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ramsay. A. • if' 4.