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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-04-16, Page 8'AO WIN GliAM ADVANCE4TIME:$ IGHT Thursday, April 2!th,, 1942. Association followed, led by Mrs, 'S, Procter, Minutes and treasurer's re-!- port were-- read. Roll call responded I to and eollection taken. Several members paying their yearly fee of 3.0 cents, The organization deeided place their Victory Bond in the Bank , for safe keeping. The Benediction closed the meeting. TWQ Shows Saturday Night BLOSSOM .OUT aLspring Wardrobe You .made Yourself otional exercises. Were taken by Mrs. Dunbar and Mrs. 1.3eyle. On be- talf of the program committee, Mrs, Boyle requested Belgrave Auxiliary to take the Devotional period at the joint meeting of Auburn, Blyth and Belgrave Auxiliaries to be held in myth on. April 21st, •Clippings from Glad Tidings were given by Mrs.. Porterfield and the prayer from same read by Mrs. A. Young. A splendid Easter Message was given by Mrs, O. G. Anderson Who took as her subject, "The Risen Lord is Our Lives." Fol- lowing the offering, Elizabeth and. Marguerite Young, Mission Band members sang very sweetly a dna, "In the Cross of Christ I Glory." The president, Mrs, Scott closed the meet- ing with prayer, A soeial half hour followed. Lunch being served, GABLE Tu R Thurs., Sat., April 16, 17, 18 — Special Also "News" Admission 40c and 20c * Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Matinee Admission: 30c and 18c Fug MORGAN- tor TREVOR hum MAIN • mat DENVER toon4 r ',AMMO S. IIEROAN WNW b ACM CONWAY sederation Report Was Given The Farmers' Civil) met at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Earl Anderson, with a good attendance, The early part of the evening was spent playing cards and in group singing. The secretary, C, R, Coultas, gave a splendid report of the annual meeting of the Feder- ation of Agriculture held in Toronto. The Club owned Hammer gin has been sold and a Victory Bond :purch,. ased, -This gathering closed the winter series Of meetings which have been very successful from botb Soc,. ial and husinesa standpoint. The at- tendance has - been good and many worthwhile addresses and reports have been given. Lunch was served at the close, • — Named Secretary of Church Atard The Official Board of Kifox United Church met in the church on Monday, April 6th. Earl Anderson was elected secretary of the Official Board, Jas. Michie was elected Presbytery Repre- sentative for the year 42 - 43, Rev. G. H. Dunlop was unanimously voted an increase of $200,00 in salary and was complimented on a years fine ser- vce and fine sermons. . — Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Smith, Norman and Eleanor of Berkley, Michigan, were Easter visitors with Mr. and Mrs, R. j, MacKenzie. Mrs, Smith and Eleanor remaining for a week. Miss Velma Wheeler attended the annual convention of the Ontieio Mus- ic Teachers Association in Toronto. Misses Margaret and Grace Coulter, Margaret Beattie and Edith Wallace, attended the annual convention of the Ontario Educational Association in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. A, Manning attended the Golden Wedding celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Robinson of Clinton on Friday night. Mr. and Mrs, Robinson formerly lived in Au- burn. • Leading colours — soft greens, blue, tan, gold,. rose, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 20, 21, 22 MYRNA LOY WILLIAM POWELL — In "Shadow of the Thin Man" William Powell and Myrna Loy are back again in a ,dew "Thin Man" adventure. Also "Traveltalk" • and "Cartoon", It's inexpensive, economical, to make your own clothes — and satisfactory, too, Pick your own colours, adjust them to your individual needs. Soft harmonizing. or bold contrast in colour are equally good in Spring wardrobes. Featured materials for Spring and Summer: Fine wools, crepes, spun rayons, poplins. 45 c to $3.25 yd. Paper 011 Citizenship Given The Citizenship meeting of the Uni- ted Church Y. P. U. was held in the basement of the church with the presi- dent, Ross Anderson in the chair. Miss Elaine Walsh was at the piano. The scripture lesson was read by Miss Edith Procter. Rev, G. H. Lunlop led in prayer. Minutes of previous meeting were read and roll call re- sponded to. An invitation was accept- ed to visit the Blyth Young People's Union Monday evening, April 13, A motion was passed to have the meetings commence fifteen minutes later during the coming busy season, 8.80 being the hour set. Miss Barbara Michie gave a paper on Bow Citizenship is being taught in the Schools. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. A per- iod of games followed. . Held Thank-offering The Women's Missionary Society of Knox United Church held their East- er Thank-offering meeting in the baseMent of the church, when an im- pressive addresS was given by Miss Clare McGowan of Blyth, describing two garden outside Jerusalem, One, the garden of prayer, where Jesus spent his night of agony and where he received the courage which enabled him to face death on the cross. The other, Garden Tomb, where it is thought Jesus' body lay and where the glorious Resurrection took place. Miss McGowan visited these two gar- dens while spending sometime in Pal- estine and her knowledge of them is first hand. A very al.)propriate solo was given by Mrs. j. Michie, entitled The Beautiful Garden of Prayer, ac- companied by Mrs. J. M. Coultes. The worship service was taken from the special leaflet, based on...the theme Fear Not, and, was. conducted by the president, Mrs. j. Wheeler, assisted by Mrs. H. Wheeler. Rev. G. Dun- lop led in prayer. The president conducted the busin- ess. Minutes and treasurer's report were read. It was decided to hold a quilting in the basement on Wednes- day afternoon, April 15th. An invita- tion was received from Donnybrook W. M. S. to meet with them at the home of Mrs. Albert Campbell on May 21st. Two delegates were appointed to at- tend the Presbyterial meeting in Clin- ton, Mrs. C, Procter and Mrs. H. Wheeler. The executive was authorized to make nominations to fill vacancies in the Presbyterial executive. Two leaders were appointed to take charge of the worship service and study 'book at the May meeting, Mrs. J. M. Coultes and Mrs, H. Procter. A short meeting of the Women's motemeasa"mso ed by one son, R. j. Pqwell, merchant of Blyth. scarfs; 1 pr. bed sox. It was de- cided at Allis meetin gthat a meeting would be held again in two weeks on Thursday, April 23rd, This Week FIGURE IT OUT Problem: "I5id the motorist get across?" Solution: "Yes, the motorist got a pross. His widow bought it out of the insurance money." Wednes., Thurs., Fri., Sat., Apr.15;16,17,18 shed this week, as it is to be shipped out next week. Little Miss Ann Chamney has been laid up with 4n attack of measles, and Harold, iclary and Lois Mason have been laid np with mumps. Mr. and Mrs, Harold Pollock of Fordwich, were visiting in the village on Sunday. The young people Of the United Church wound up their contest of the winter with a social evening on Mon- day evening, Eight tables of crokin- ole were played. The winners for the evening were Mrs. Milian Moore and Mr. Jas. Falconer. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed by all. The following was the March ship- ment from the Whitechurch branch of the Red Cross to the Wingham Unit-20 quilts, 2 crib quilts, 8 turtle- neck sweaters, 1 seaman's scarf, 2 helmets, 2 areo caps, 2 childrens Sweaters, 2 pr. childrens stockings, 62 prs. mens sox, 5 pr. girls pyjamas, 7 prs. childrens pyjamas, 11 prs. boys pyjamas and 2 scarfs knit by Junior Rer Cross members of S. S. No. 10. Mrs. Mac Ross and Mrs. Aldin Pur- don have been under the Doctors care this week. A Red. Cross quilting was held last Friday at the home of Mrs. Ernest Casemore, and at the homes of Mrs. Arthur Moore and Mrs. R. J. Ross ast week also. Carl McClenaghan started off to school on Monday at S. S. No. 10, KinlOss. Arthur Laidlaw to S. S. No. 9 and Margaret McNeil to S. S. No. 14. Mr. Adam McBurney of Kingston spent his holidays at the home of his brother, Mr. John McBurney. Mr. aed Mrs. Melville Beecroft of Otterville, spent a few days last week -it the home of his father, Mr, John Beecroft. Mr. and Aft's. Stewart Mc'Burney and Gladys visited on Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Win. S. King of Turn- betty. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Campbell and three daughters from Detroit, and her father, Mr. Menary and Mr. Herb Curran of Ashfield, spent.Saturday, the home of the latters son, Mr. Jas. Curran. Mr, and Mrs. John Rintoul and baby Joan, spent Sunday at the" home of his brother, Mr. Gordon Rintoul, Lack- now. JAMESTOWN Mrs. Frank Graham, and ,Ronald Higins 8f Wroxeter has been visiting at the hotie of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jacmk rli.n. Bill Willis *has been visiting with friends at Palmerston and Gowanstown. Miss Edithe McDonald of Wrox- eter spent a few days at Robert Mc- Donalds and was accompanied home by Jessie McDonald, who spent a few' days' in Wroreter. Miss Doris McAllister, has been holidaying with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert McAllister. MissD.orothea McLeod, who spent the Easter vacation with her sister, Mrs. Fred Mitchell of Toronto, has returned home. The regular meeting of the James- town War Workers was held in the hall on Thursday, April 9th. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. J. MacFarlane, vice-president. After all, business discussions, a tea was ser- ved by four ladies of the group which was much enjoyed by all those pres- ent. The ladies who were hostess to the tea were, Mrs. George Johnston, Mrs. Allan McKercher, Mts. Mervin Grainger and Helen Riley. During . the afternoon, finished work was handed in and a bale was packed of the following: 11 girls' dresses; 11 girls' slips; 18 pr. girls' bloomers; 4 girls' nightgowns; 2 baby's gowns; 1 baby's slip; 6 ladies slips; 12 'pr. ladies' bloomers; 2 pi, boys' pyjamas; 1 pr. ladies' house slip- pers; 1 'used wool vest; 17 quilts; 3 pr. men's pyjamas; 1 turtle-neck sweater; 18 pr. sox; 1 'helmet; 3 Mail orders receive prompt attention. PATTISON Radio Service Phone 171 McKibbon's Drug Store egthi OUSe RADIO TUBES The Rexall Store FOR RADIO AT IT'S BEST Held Red Cross Euchre A good crowd attended the Red Cross euchre and dance in the Fores- ter's hall. Prizes for high score in the cards were won by Mrs. Thomas Henderson, of Wingharn and Alex Mc- Burney. Ladies of the Red Cross con- ducted a lunch counter. Arthur's Or- chestra supplied music for the danc- ing, EYES EXAMINED— GLASSES FITTED— AT MODERATE PRICES. BELGRAVE . institute Annual April 21st "The April meeting of the Women's Institute will be held Tuesday, April 21st, at 2.30 p.m., at the home of Mrs. ITorman Keating. The conveners are Mrs. N. Keating and Mrs. C. Wheeler. R.oll call—payment of fees. Lunch committee, Mrs. C. Logan, Mrs. C. Wheeler, Mrs. j. Wheeler. This is the annual, the election of officers will Ile held. A full attendance is request- ed. Plan Apron Shower The Easter meeting of Trinity Ang- lican Church Guild was held in the Church with .the rector, Rev. P. H. Streeter in charge of the devotional period, The president, Mrs. John Mc- Gill, conducting the business. Easter cards were sent to sick and shut-in members. Plans were made to hold an Apron Shower at the next meeting. Further ways of making money were discussed and a suggestion to have a group of teas was considered. Eyesight Specialist Wingham Office At Williams' Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon. H a selgrove's London Style Special Pipe Still the Old Price PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY WHITECHURCH Quite a number of relatives' and friends attended the Wilson - Mow- bray reception held in the Institute Hall on Friday night. Among the gifts was a beautiful occasional fchair, from the members of the Presbyterian Church here, and a clock from the men who work with Mr. Wilson at the Mill. Mr., and Mts. 'John Purdon celebrat- ed the twenty-fifth anniversary of their matriage on Saturday, with their fam- ily of three sons and three daughters, ali at home, and with other relatives. We extend congratulations. The trustees of S. S. No. 14, West Wawarrosh were unable to secure a teacher . this week, so MisS' Jean For- ester, a student teacher from Stratford Normal School is teaching. • Fifteen tables were played at the Euchre held in the Institute Hall last Wednesday night, The prizes were won by Miss Cecelia St. Maria, of Totonto, who has been visitingeat her home here, and by Mr. Cecil Falconer. The consolation prizes went to Mrs. James Wilson and Mr. Lance Grain, The music was snpplied by the Gully Jumpers. Miss Pauline Inglis is spending a few weeks in Toronto at the home of her sister, Mrs. Sim. Misses Winmfred and Olive Farrier returned to Toronto on Saturday after spending a week of ,holidays at their home here, Quite'a number from here attended the Federation of Agriculture Banquet at Belgrave on Tuesday night. Mr, Clarence McCleitaghan attended the meeting of the Summer School Ex- ecutive held at the home of Mr. Sut- ter, Clinton, on Thursday. Donglas and Marie Sparling of Wingham, spent their holidays with their. grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs, To Hold Joint W. M. S. Meetings The Women's Missionary Society of, Knox Presbyterian Church held their Easter Thank-offering meeting in the church with a fair attendance. De- 41311111111101111111101111011114111M11141111111111111n111011111111M111111111111111111111111111111111N111111111111111611111111S111111111Milicillillrill1111111P1111111116111111131FIliellak .111 BRING SHOP AT ftk••••••••••• =mom. Smith's Economy Food Storp BLYTH Choice Meaty Large Prunes 2 lbs. 25c Aylmer Choice Golden Corn . 2 tins 25c To Your Windows 1.,1r. Norman Sinclair of the R, C. A, F,, St. Thomas, spent a few days With his parents, Rev, A. W. and ,A.11'8, Sinclair. A meeting of the Bible Society was held in Anglican Church Sunday even- ing with a good attendance. Rev. Mr. McCleary gave a splendid talk on the work of th'e .Society is doing and also showed motion pictures. The condition of Mr: D. Taman is showing signs of improvement whieh is gratifying news to his friends, • Mr, mid Mrs. Harold Phillips and Master Harold, of l3rampton, and Miss Anne, school teacher, near Stratford, visited in town over Sunday-. The local Masonic Lodge entertain- ed the members and their wives to a social evening in tho lodge room on Monday evening. The time Was en- joyably spent in Cards, crokinole and other entertainment, followed by a tastily prepared Itmeh,provided by the' Red Cross, The funeral of tile late George PoW- ell, St•• who died in Goderieh Hospit. al on ;ifonday, Will take place from the Anglican Clutteh on Wednesday after- 'rhos, H. Moore. READY TO HANG THE MINUTE YOU FINISH HOUSECLEANING Special Price 3 for 17c MAPLE LEAF TOILELSOAP LARGE GREEN CELERY STALKS bunch 10c SWEET Amy NAVEL ORANGES ..... ... dozen 25c CALIFORNIA FRESH CARROTS 2 buncheS 19c FRESH ISEBERG HEAD LETTUCE head 10c Mrs. Walter Lott spent the week- end with relatives in St. Thomas and with her son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs, Wesley Lott of Waterford, Mr. and Mrs. john Kilpatrick and children, LuCknow, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. Mr. Verdun, Mowbray of Lucknow has rented the farm recently vacated hy Mr, A, Keiswetter and will sow it with flax, and Mr. and Mrs, Walter James have rented the house mid win move there soon. Mrs. ThOS. Morrison and daughter, Marilyn ,who spent the past few weeks in Toronto, returned to their home here on Friday last, , The W. M. S. of the United Church will hold their Easter Thank.offering = meeting ott,Thursday, with Mrs. G. A, j Barnard of St. Helens as special il speaket, The ladies of the St. Helens "ai church have beets invited to attend. IR it. Anyone having any papers, magaz. 1100h, The late Mr. Powell WaS in his 1 7 Wog, dte foe saiirag6, /s requested to: ettli year and had been a resident of ew Curtains E. D. Smith's Pure Tomato Ketchup, 14-oz. bt. 18c E. D. smith's Three Fruit Marmalade, 32-oz. bt. 39c clkIITEW They're a wonderful tonic just the thing to make your room look fresh and new. Frilled Marquisettes, Ray- OTIS and Tuscan Nets are now ip stock in a fine assortment of styles and colours .. 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