HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-02-19, Page 8Vebruary is opportunity month at King's.
Clearance specials mean economical purchases for
you — exceptional values which will save you
money.
Sere are savings in' a special dress sale '—
Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Misses' Crepes, regularly $6.98 $4.69
Misses' Wools, regularly up to $13.50 $6,98
Women's Crepes, regularly upto $12,50 $5.98
Don't miss this chance for a smart new dress
at a bargain price.
ING'S
WHITECHURCH
Mrs. John T. Currie has been very
ill with pneumonia during the past
week.
Mrs. Wesley Lott met with severe
burns and bruises and cuts at her
home at Waterdown on Thursday
night last, when the water jacket of
the stove exploded. Some thought
there had been something in the Ebal
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which caused the explosion. She was
taken to the hospital for a few days,
but has since been able to rettirn to
her home.
Mr. Jack McMillan has been very ill
with an attack of pneumonia, but is
improving now.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Institute was held on Tues-
day last with the president, Mrs. Grain
in charge. The roll call was answered
by ea:eh. naming a lavi related to wo-
men. Grace Richardson had charge of
the motto., The Subject's love is the
Soverengn's Life-guard. The ladies de-
cided'; to open their meetings at 2,15
daylight saving time. Tile ladies decid-
ed to„.Aivide the Institute into groups
witli.“0;eh'itlOup being responsible for
an evert4:1,g entertainment. The village
group decided to hold a dance, with
lunch ser‘ceal this Thursday evening
with Carruthers orchestra supplying
the music. Mrs. Victor Emerson gave
a reading, The Valentine Regained.
Miss Mary Caution and Miss Velma
Scott sang a duet, and. Mrs. Garnet
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WING.RAM ADVANCE-TIM: $ T PACE Thursday, February 19, 194Z
°Mrs. Athol Purdon, a„ daughter, Eliz-
abeth Ann,
Mrs, James St, Marie has been vis-
iting for the past four weeks with her
sons James, Milo and JOG of Port
Dalhousie and with her daughter,
Cecilia of Toronto.
BLYTH
The marriage of Miss Ileen Marie
Morris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. F. Morris to Mr. Thomas Clar-
ence Kelly of Blyth, was solemnized
in St. Peters R. C. Church, Clinton,
Monday, February 16th. Rev, Father
McDonald officiated,
On Friday evening in Memorial
Hall a Victory Loan Rally of this
district will get under way. Special
speakers: Rev. W. A. Beeeroft, of
Wingham; Rev. P. H. Streeter. A
splendid program is being arranged
by the' teaching staff in this com-
munity.
Mr. Hugh Pearson who has been
Telle'r in the Bank of Commerce, has
been transferred to Alsia Craig.
Mr. Carman Morritt of Hamilton,
visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas.
Morritt.
Mr, George Powell Sr., who has
been on the sick list for a few days is
able to get around again.
Mr. and Mrs. James 'Watson of Glad-
stone, Monitoba, and a nephew of Mrs.
W. j, Johnston, of Bluevale,
A. D. • Smith R.C.A.F. Brantford,
spent the week-end at his home here.
Mr, and Mrs.' J. Marshall, Listowel,
were Sunday visitors with Mr. and
Mrs. A. D. Smith.
Eldon McKinney, Toronto, spent
the week-end with his brother, W. IL
McKinn ey.
Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Messer, of
Toronto, spent the week-end with his
sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.
Raymond Elliott.
Bluevale Pacer Surprises Onlookers
Inclement weather and. poor roads
have prevented the Saturday afternoon
races in Bluevale for the past weeks.
However, last Saturday an interested
crowd gathered to watch. Mac Ax-
worthy, (John Walker, Wingham)
and Cheiter Grattan' (Lloyd Twrvey,
Bluevale), step down the speedway.
Last time these horses met Mr. Wal-
ker's horse out-trotted the Bluevale
Black pacer, who was unhobbled,
seemingly without any trouble. This
time however, when Chester Grattan
got under way with the straps on,
things were suddenly reversed. Out of
four heats the pacer came through on
top every time although Mr. Walker
was lustily urging on his fine looking.
trotter. '
FEBRUARY VALUES
pleted two Red Cross quilts last week.
The Red Cross cutting Committee
have completed cutting operations on
the January quota and headquarters
have asked that the sewing be done
and shipped as soon as possible.
The Belgrave group of the Women's
Institute under the leadership of Mrs.
R, McCrea and Miss E. Procter, are
making an autograph quilt in patriotic
colours. The proceeds are to go for
Institute and Red. Cross work.
Mrs. C. Logan has been re-engaged
as treasurer of the United Church.
Mrs. J. A. Brandon is visiting with
friends in London.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller attend-
ed the funeral of John Galbraith in
Brussels Tuesday of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, Mrs.
J. A. Geddes and Herbert Wheeler at-
tended the funeral of Arthur Shaw in
Bluevale, Monday.
Harry McGuire is spending, a few
days in Toronto.
Cecil Wheeler, Richard Johnston;
Alex. Porterfield and Robert Short-
reed, attended a meeting Fin Clinton in
connection. with the Victory Loan
Campaign.
Charles Johnston and Miss Lauretta
Johnston of Fergus, spent the week-
end with Mr, and Mrs. George John-
ston,
Mr. aad MrS, Cecil Wheeler and
Mary, also Martin IGrasby were in
London Saturday. Mrs. Grasby return-
ed home with them,
John and Gibson Armstrong of
Kitchener and New Hamburg, spent
the week-end with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs, D. Armstrong, •
BLUEVALE
Satisfied With Sugar Ration
Miss Olive Scett• was hostess this
month for the regular meeting of the
Woman's Institute when a program
on Canadian Industries was presented..
The president, Miss Jean Elliott oc-
cupied the chair, The Roll was ans-
wered by' naming a Canadian Industry,
Correspondance consisted of letters of
appreciation for gifts received and a
letter froth the president of the Fed-
crated Woman's Institutes of Canada
regarding the regulations on sugar
rationing. This was followed by a good
discussion on the quantity of sugar re-
quired in different lines of baking. All
the ladies present reported a little
sugar to spare, allowing three quarters
of a pound per person per week. Mrs.
Harry Elliott and Miss Margaret Cur-
tis were appointed a committee to
have charge of the sale of tickets on
the hooked rug recently donated by
Mrs, John Hockeridge, The proceeds
will goat° the War Work Fund,
,Mrs. George Love gave a ,paper of
real educational value on "Plastics',',
and the various ways they are being
used. She also sopke on the making
of Casine and powdered milk,
Mrs. 3. H. Smith organized her
class in "Renovation of Clothing." At
the close of the meeting lunch was
served, by the hostess.
Ladies' Aid Name Officers
Mrs. Peter S. MacEwen opened her
home on Wednesday afternoon for the
monthly meeting of the Double Group
of the Ladies' Aid of Knox Presby-
terian Church. The president, Mrs.
Archie Messr had charge and Mrs.
G, Fowler 'opened the meeting with
prayer and Presided for the election of
officers. President, Mrs. Archie Mes-
ser. Secretary, Mrs. J. C. Higgins;
Treasurer, Mrs. Jack Snell, Thirteen
members paid. their membership fee,
and the group planned to serve the
refreshments at the 1st quarterly meet-
ing, During the afternoon the ladies
quilted and enjoyed a social cup of
tea.
Entertained Presbyterian Young
. People.
Members 'of the Y. P. U, of the
United Church were hostesses` on Fri-
day evening to members of the Y. P.
S. of Knox Presbyterian Church at
a Valentine Social. Rev. F. G. Fowler
conducted the devotional period and
led in prayer. Mrs. Stanley Moffatt
read the scripture and a paper on
Friendship was giVen by Miss Jean
Elliott. Progressive crockinole was en-
joyed and refreshments served. Miss
Jean 'Elliott expressed a note Of ap-
preciation to the Y. P. U, seconded by
Stanley Moffatt, and was replied to
by the president, Flemming Johnston,
Young People Had Charge of Service
The Y, P. U. had charge of the
evening service at the United Church,
Miss Alba Shiell presided. The scrip-
ture lesson was read by Miss ,Helen
Thomson and Rev. C, Tavener' offered
prayer.
Mrs. C. Tavener gave a paper on the
Topic, "Does Your Life Count," A
vocal number was contributed by Mis-
ses Norma Hall, Irene Hall, Shirley
Selling, Cassie Selling and Muriel
Smith.
At the morning service in the Unite-
ed Church Rev. C. Tavener spoke
from the book of Daniel, using the
text, "He opened his windows toward
Jerusalem."
Rev. F. G. Fowler atl(nox Presby-
terian continued his series, speaking
on the doctrine of the Kingdom of
God, from Luke 17-21, The Kingdom
of God is within you.
To Observe Day of Prayer
The World Day of Prayer will be
observed in the United Church on Fri-
day afternoon, February 20th at 3
clock, All the ladies of the community
are asked to be present.
Won Butter Competition Prize
Last week's issue of the Montreal
Family Herald and weekly Star con-
tains a picture of J. R. Watson who
won high honors for the Belmont
Creamery iti the butter competitions,
and who attended the. Manitoba Dairy
Convention. Mr. Watson is a son of
This is the time of year to replenish your
household supplies — and endless wear and tear on
household linens makes good quality a necessity.
Wabasso products always stand for the best, so
you can rely on the quality of these special lines.
Wabasso 76 inch Bleached Sheeting 65c yd.
Wabasso 84 inch Heavy Semi-Bleached sheet-
ing
Farrier played, Beautiful Dreamer,
and the National Anthem closed the
meeting. The Red Cross meeting was
then held. The blanket donated by
Mrs. Fred Davidson brought $7.66 for
Red Cross, and the lucky ticket fell
to her daughter, Mrs, Edgar Gaunt.
The ladies are now selling tickets on
a very pretty quilt donated, by Mrs.
Sam Coulter for Red Cross work. The
ladies have yarn for knitting on hand,
and goods cot into pyjamas for sewing.
Miss Jane Irwin of Toronto and
Miss Gwendoline Irwin of London,
spent the week-end at the home of
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hers-on
Irwin. P. O. Richard j, Irwin, who
has been taking the flying course at
Patricia Bay, B. C, for the past three
mouths, sent his parents a ritglit
ter from a Northern Ontario Station
on Friday last, saying he was heading
toward an Eastern Canadian destin-
ation.
Elmer and Wilfred Shiell are, laid
up with an attack of measles.
The Brick Church W,M.S, are hold-
ing a meeting on Friday for the Day
of Prayer, and are inviting all the
ladies of the community to attend,
The regular monthly meeting of the
WjM.S. of the..-United Church, was
held on Thursday last at the home of
Mrs, J. G, Gillespie with the president,
Mrs, Victor Emerson in charge. Miss
Mildred McClenaghan read the Scrip-
ture lesson, and Mrs, Tiffin led in
prayer, and all read Psalm 19 respon-
sively, The chapter,. in the study book,
The Canadians are .coming, was taken
by Mildred McClenaglian, and Mrs.
Tiffin and Mrs. Farrier Ang, 'Leaning
on the Everlasting Arms, The Temp-
erance Clippings were read and Mrs.
Emerson closed the meeting- with
prayer. The ladies decided to hold
their meetings on Thursday in future.
Archie Purdon spent a few days last
week at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Gordon Rintoul of LacknoW.
Mrs. Herbert Laidlaw and Ivan.
spent the week-end at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Jack Kerr, of Bluevale.
Mrs. Thos. Inglis and son Mac, who
have been in Toronto filisorne weeks,
spent the week-end at their home here.
Mr, Mac McNeil, who is stationed
at Woodstock, spent the week-end
with Mrs. McNeil and his family here,
Don't forget the Day of Prayer
meeting being held this Friday after-
noon at the Presbyterian Church, All
the ladies of the community are cord-
ially invited to attend.
Mrs. Wm. Simpson of Langside,
spent the week-end at the home of her
sister, Mrs2Jas. Wilson.,
The W.M.S. of the United. Chureb
held a tea at the home of Mrs. John
Pardon on Thursday- last and spent
the afternoon cutting quilt blocks.
Miss Mildred McClenaghan spent
the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Har-
old. Pollock of Fordwich.
Mr. and Mrs. Mason Robinson spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr, and
Mrs. Albert Cameron of Ashfield.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler of Mor-
ris, spent Friday with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Win, Robinson and Mr,
and Mrs. John Kilpatrick and family
spent Sunday there, and Mrs:Robin-
son returned to Lucknow to spend this.
week with them.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Chamney spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Jack 'Johnston of Kinloss.
Miss Erma Caslick of Culross spent
the week-end at the home of her sis-
ter, Mrs. Wallace Conn, and, all visited
with her parents, Mr. and. Mrs. Earle
Caslick on Sunday.
Miss Ruby Conti has been on .the
sick list during the week-end with the
flu.
The Red Cross Society are holding
a quilting at the home of Mrs. Herb
Pettapiece on Wednesday.
Mrs. Hector Mackay celebrated her
eighty-sixth birthday on Monday and
Mr, apd Mrs. Mackay. will celebrate
the sixty-fifth anniversary of their
marriage oil Saturday, March 7.
During the past week a survey has
been taken among the farmers of B,
Wawanosh, under the care of the Fed-
eration of Agriculture, summing up
their work for the war effort during
the past year and their plans for crops
and stock raising, the hired help situ-
ation, seed grain needs for 1942. All
showed splendid co-operation.
The regular monthly meeting of the
W. M, S. of the Presbyterian Church
was held on Thursday last with the
president, Miss Merle Wilson in
charge, T.he Scripture lesson was read
responsively, and Miss Annie . Kennedy
was in charge of the meditation period,
Mrs, Jas, Laidlaw led in prayer for
the missionaries. Mrs, Murray gave a
reading, and Mrs. John Craig led itt
prayer. Mrs. Welwood had charge of
the Chapter from the Study Rook on,
The work in the Jhansi field. Mrs.
Kennedy closed the meeting . with
prayer, The ladies extend a cordial in-
vitation to the ladies of the e. ottirettlil*
ity to attend the meeting of the Day
of Prayer on FebruarylOtb,
Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Kennedy, of
Winghatu, spent Sunday with his
mother, MI'S, Kennedy,
The Red Cross society held a quilt-
lug at the borne of Mrs. 1 i11an Moore
on Wednesday.
Born—on Tuesday, January 27th, ht
Toronto General Hospital, to Mr. and
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Wabasso 72 inch Bleached Sheeting 69c yd.
Wabasso Hemstitched Sheets 80 x 100 ... $1.59 ea.
Nabasso Colourfast Broadcloth, reg. 25c . 22c yd.
BELGRAVE
Received Replies From Trinidad
The United Church Young People's
Union met Wednesday night with the.
Missionary group in charge and Mrs.
James Coultes in the chair. The scrip-
ture lesson was read by George
,Michie, Miss Mae Frisby led in prayer
followed by the ,Lord's Prayer in un-
ison. George Michie thanked the so-
ciety for box of fruit and candy sent
him during his recent illness. Kenneth
wheeler read a letter from Miss Margs-
aret Serimgeoar of Archibald Institute,
Trinidad in reply to letters received
by young people of Trinidad from
members of groups here. The 3rd
chapter of the study book "Serving
with the Sons of Shull" was taken by
Mrs, N, Keating. The Missionary of-
fering was taken, A hymn and Mizpah
Benediction closed the meeting, •
, Red Crosi Held Bingo and Dance
A successful bingo and dance was
held in the Forester's Hall, sponsored
by the Red Cross Society. Good prizes
were awarded including a hundred
hundred weight of flour, which was
won ,hy Robert Yatill, Ladies of the
'society sold sandwiches and coffee,
Arthur's Orchestra was in attendance,
Td Observe Day of Prayer
Committees of WomeA's Missionary
groups from the three local churches
met at the home of Mrs.• A, Porter-
field on Friday and arranged for the
annual World Day of Prayer, which
will be held in the Presbyterian church
on Friday, February 20th,
Arrange for Red Cross Quilts
At a meeting of the Red Cross ex-
lecutive at the home of the Vice-Presi-
dent, Mrs. A. Manning, it was decided
that the
nary
t, society would furnish lining
five batting for d Red Cross quilts
oil each concession/dating from Ian.
*Fr
GoIdie Wheeler, son of Mr. and
Mrs. 5. Wheeler,. WAS successful in
passing the January examinatious ,Fit
Western University, London,
Ladies on ,he trd line, Morris, eom-
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