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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-04-23, Page 8a a a a a a EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED.-- AT 1VIODERATE PRICES. A• .I-G WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, April Md., 194 la home for the week-end. Miss Cecelia St. Marie returned to. her work in Toronto on Thursday and Mrs. Fred A. Robinson and son Fred- die, accompanied them and will visit with D relatives atSt. Catharines and Port Two Shows Saturday Night STEPS to. a Smart ComtOrtable Season rammitiouromognwitsowiloirrot* F,7 41: a 4 a a a =a- Plan your new season shoes with a keen eye for style and comfort needs, a a a Plan shoes that match your outfit and your budget. And See how perfectly these shoes fit into those plans. They're gorgeous, they're perfectly priced. a 4 a Raglan and swagger models in casual spring topcoats are universally popular. Stock models in tweeds, or British wool- lens in plain grey, blue or brown are exception- al values at 16.95 — 23e50 a OP'S Shoe Store DUN a "The Home of Good Shoes" ° a a a a a a TA: a a a a a ii a a N a selgrove's London Style Special Pipe Still the Old Price 2191511111111111111•111MMINEMMINCINEMIP Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 27, 28, 29 RAY BOLGER ANNE SHIRLEY — In _ "Four Jacks and a Jill" Music, Dancing, and Romance in this story of four young musicians and their band. Also "Canada Carries On" "Edgar Kennedy Comedy" "Cartoon" Thursday,. Friday, Saturday, April 23, 24, 25 JOHNNY WEISSMULLER MAUREEN O'SULLIVAN — • "Tarzau s Secret Treasure Thrills in the Jungle 'as Tarzan of the Apes un- covers a secret hoard of Gold. Also "Cartoon" "Miniature" "News" Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. fa High quality fur felt goes into every Crean hat. And spring styles, with their broad sweep- ing brims are smarter than ever. • Snap or Roll Brim models are available in grey, blue, bronze, green and brown. 75c a a a a a a a ritory, one item is omitted from the Belgrave Society's report, that of "One hundred and seventeen quilts" which were sent to headquarters last year, Members please note this omission. Miss Ruth Wheeler, nurse-in-train- ing at Victoria Hospital, London, is spending a three weeks holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Wheeler. Attending the fune,ral of George Powell in Blyth last week were Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Porterfield, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coultes and Mrs. George Coultes. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Coultes visited• recently with Mr. and Mrs. George Pocock of Lambeth, with them were Miss Mary Wheeler who visited her sister, Mrs. Bernard Crellin, of Lon- don and Mrs. J. E. McCallum who visited her daughter, Mrs. George Jones also of London. At their home this week-end were James McCrea of Stratford, Kenneth Wheeler of Westdale Technical School at Hamilton, John Deitch of Toronto. Miss Margaret Sparling of Clinton. visited with Miss Velma, Wheeler on Saturday. a Taylor, Alex Leaver. 10th Line — Adam Robertson, Nor- man Coultes. 9th Line — Alex Porterfield, Nor- man Thompson. 6th Line — F,. W. Cook, George..." Wightman, Salvage Campaign In May A salvage campaign will also be held the last week in May. Last year's committee was re-appointed as follows: Chairman, Cecil Wheeler, Nelson_ Higins, Wilbert Procter, Al- lan Patterson, Lawrence Taylor, J. E. McCallum, Orville Taylor, Robert Stonehouse. The annual outdoor en- tertainment will he held again this year, June 24th will be time date pro- viding suitable program can be secur- ed. Committee in charge of this event is C. R. Coultes, John McGill and Harvey Black. C, R. Coultes has again donated $50.00 to buy a yearling calf on which tickets will be sold. Alex McBurney is in charge of the tickets. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Anderson and Mrs. Ivan McArter, 5th line, Morris, attended the funeral of Mrs. John Sproat in Stratford, Monday. • 3.90 U !KING'S Plan Red Cross Drive The finance committee of the Red Cross Society met at' time home of Alex. Porterfield and arranged for the- campaign for funds from May 11th to the 23rd. The following committee was appointed with C. R. Coultes as chairman: Village of Belgrave—J. Anderson. 5th Line Morris --a Gordon Welsh, George Martin. 4th Line — Carl Procter,' Jesse Wheeler,' 3rd Line — William Brydges, Ste- wart Procter. 12th Line East' Wawanosh — Geo. BATTERY RADIO OWNERS Your headquarters for A. B. & C. Batteries, A. B. Power Packs is the Pattison Radio Service WINGHAM Burgess, Everyready and Gener- al Dry Batteries. Monarch Radio Storage Batteries. PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY Huron Motors 41.'hc;r:sr BLUE VALE Institute Name Officers The annual meeting of the Woman's Institute- was held this week at the home of Miss Duff, the president. Miss Jean Elliott presided. In response to a letter from the Navy League of Canada, it was decid- ed. to send the sum of two dolairs to- ward the purchase of maple sugar for sailors.. Arrangements, were made for the East Huron Summary Day in "Renovation of Clothing" to be held in the Sunday School room of Knox Presbyterian Church on May 5th with Miss, Edith M, Collins of the depart- ment at Toronto M charge. An open session will be held in the afternoon when all the ladies of time community are invited to attend, A study of the co-operative program in Home Economics resulted in a choice of tWo district projects in Nu,- SHOP AT Wishes to announce that during the absence oof the, owner, Mr. A. D. MacWilliam, who has en- listed in the Canadian Forces, that the business will be conducted by Mr. Ralph Josling as manager., :FORD SALES AND SERVICE. Phone Wingham 99 Smith's Economy Food Store liott led in prayer. Mrs. Cecil 'Fal- coner read a poem and Miss Velma Scott had charge of time Easter medi- tation period. Mrs. Johnston Conn had charge of the topic and told of the little conies that seek their strength from the rock to, which they are attached, even as we must seek our strength from Christ, the Rock. The Mizpah Benediction closed the meeting. Mr. Angus Mackay has been invited to give a talk on his work in India at the next meeting and all are invit- ed to, attend.. WHITECHURCH 'Mrs. Marry Tichbourne of Goder- zich. spent the week-end here with her .mother, Mrs. David Kennedy. tte. Scott Paterson of Dertoit, spent -the week-end with his father, Mrs. F. ltmlir Paterson. Quite a number from here attended the funeral of the late Mr. Chas, lariglitman, which was held on Friday ;afternoon from the home of his daugh- :ter, _Mrs. Jas. Brigham, of Blyth to :Brandon Cemetery. Mr. Wightman, .well-known in these parts, when ile..kept :the :general store in White- ,tefaurch. When here, he and his family ,ivere splendid workers in the United church, and he was the S. S. Super- intendent. The regular monthly meeting of the '.1Vornen!s Institute was held on Tues- -day last with the president, Mrs. :Lance Grain in charge. The roll call ,was answered by Garden Hints, and :a nominating- committee was appointed to name officers for the annual meet- 'ing next month. All sang, Silver -Threads Among the Gold. Mrs. Jas. Falconer gave two readings from Ed- gar Guest's poems. A splendid paper on Cultivation of Flowers, by Mrs. Clarence Cox. Florence Beecroft sang Annie Laurie, Mrs. Albert McQuillan gave a reading, 'Mrs. Murphy's Friends. Mr. Angus Mackay gave a very interesting talk on their trip home from Jhansi, India. By using a map, he showed how they passed from warm to cold climates and back again, and the time they had to keep food for their baby, carry the baby and her food during drill with life belts---some of the active opposition of strangers to Christianity and Chris- taM people, and how they were kept safely all the way, even though boats were going down around them.. A vote of appreciation was tendered to Mr. Mackay. ,Mrs. W. R. Farrier played a piano solo, Mrs. Jas. Mc- Innis gave a reading, "Cuddle Doon". After the National Anthem the Red Cross meeting was held and Mrs. Dawson Craig was appointed corres- ponding secretary for this branch. Mrs. Pym, who has spent the winter in Florida, returned to her home here one day last week. Mr. Angus Mackay had charge of the service in the Presbyterian Church in Teeswater on Sunday. Mrs. A. Emerson spent a few days last week at the home of her sort, Mr. Victor Emerso not Langside. Mrs. Dan O'Callahara and son Joe, of Detroit were visiting with' old friends in this community on Sunday and with relatives at Greenock. Her son Frank is now in the navy. Mr, Peter 0'1VIalley has been on the sick list during the past week, and Mr. and Mrs. John O'Malley, of De- troit,' were home with their father on Saturday and Miss Berjetta. O'Malley R. N., of the Hospital staff, Sarnia, illalialli111111111111111111119•11111111111111111111111111111 a Mr. and Mrs. I•Iarry Moss of Glen- cue and Corp ),\Ielvin MeClenagban of Kitchener, Miss Doris of Kincardine and Eileen and Mary Caution of Luck- MA', all spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan, Ernest Casemore had time telephone installed in his home last week,jn 612-2, The North group of the Women's Institute are planning to hold a dance hi the hall -on May 5th, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Leggatt of Winham have been doing extensive id repairs on their farm east of the wand Mr, and Mrs. Walter James moved into the house there on Thurs- day last, ,Mr. Clarence MeClenaghan had charge of the service on the Bemniller. circuit on Sunday last and the Red Cross Society held a meeting at the ou Friday last and the ladies quilted home two of Mrs, George UcClenaghan oquilts. Mr. and Mrs. John Scott and three sone of Wingham Jct, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purdon. Mr. and Mrs, Thos Anderson ,of Ashfield and Bertram Curran of God- erich spent Sunday at the home of their brother, Mr. Jas, Curran. Miss Edna Lawson of Auburn was hired by the trustees of S. S. No. 14, W. Wanosh to finish this term in the school here. Rev. Wa A. Eeecroft of Wingham had charge of the service in the Unit- ed Church here on Sunday. Rev. G. A. Barnard was at Dungannon in the afternoon conducting the-funeral serve ice of the late Mrs. Campbell of Mit- chell. Mr, Joe Kerr 'has his crushing out- fit installed on the 10th of E. Wa- wanosh and has his truck buy hauling gravel for the roads. Mr. and Mrs. Hebert Laidlaw and Ivan spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John. D. Ross of Luck-now. Mrs, Mac McNeil and daughter, Margaret, spent the week-end at McNeil, Woodstock with her hUsband Pte Mac Mrs. Andrew Kirk spAt the week- end with her niece, Mrs. Bernard Hail of Blyth and Mrs. Hall and her two daughters returned home with her on Sunday. Time Easter Thank-offering meeting of the W.M.S. of- the Presbyterian Church was held last Thursday with the president, Miss Merle Wilson in charge, The theme of time meeting — That the church may witness effectiv- ely. The scripture lessons were read by Mra. Gordon Elliott and Mrs. Mut., ray, followed by a season of prayer by Mrs. Welwood, Annie Kennedy_ Annie Laidlaw and ,Mrs. Dawson Craig. Mrs. Ab Walters gave a read- ing on Resurrection. The topic on the Girls School at Jhansi was taken by Mrs. W. J. Coulter, and Current events from the Glad Tidings was in charge of Mrs. A. E. Purdart. 'Mrs. John Craig led in prayer, and Mrs. Albert Patterson and Mrs. Dawson Craig gave Easter readings. The meeting was closed with prayer by the president. Mrs. Joe 'Holmes left recently to trition, Miss Louie Patton has don- ated hand painted pictures, tickets will be sold and the pruceeds devoted to layn4srweWroe work, fswa„ss oeullelteido n::;1 have made s.if which I am proud." The president gave an interesting and help- ful address, and reports heard from several of the conveners of standing. committees. Mrs. G, A, Love was elected to preside for the election of officers, Mrs, J. H. Smith gave time report of the nominating committee, The following, slate of officers was elected. President, Miss Jean Elliott, re- elected; 1st vice-pros., Miss Mary Duff; 2nd, vice-pres., Mrs. Harry El- liott; secretary-treasurer, Miss Olive Scott; District director, Mrs. J, Wick- stead; Representative to District An- nual, Miss Margaret Curtis; Pianist, Mrs. Andrew Lanmont; Press Reporter, Miss Olive Scott; Branch Directors, Mrs, J. H, 'Smith, Mrs. Joseph Breck- enridge, Mrs, S. N. Gallaher; Pro- gram Committee, Miss Margaret Cur- tis and 'Miss Florence Fowler; Audi- tors, Mrs, W. J, Johnston, Mrs. R. F. Garniss. After - closing the meeting with sing- ing the National Anthem, Miss Duff served refreshments. Young People's Meeting The Y, P. U. of the United Church held time regular weekly meeting on Frid4r evening, Fleming Johnston pre- sided for the opening exercises then Helen 'Thomson took charge. The scripture lesson was read by Alba Shiell. Mrs. Spading Johnston pre- sented the topic "Time Christians all- out Warfare" in an interesting manner. Young People Conducted Service The Evening Service on Sunday was in charge of the Young People of the. United Church, and was con- ducted, by the president, Fleming Johnston. The scripture lesson was read by George Thomson and the president offered prayer, Ross Smith contributed a solo, "Let Him In", ac- companied by his sister, Miss Donna Smith. Will Peacock gave a paper on "Time Resurrection." A sing song of favour- ite hymns was enjoyed and Rev. C. Tavener closed the meeting with pray- er. Missionary Society Held Meeting The April meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church was held this week at' the home of Mrs. 'W. J. John- ston. The vice-president, Mrs.- Ed- ward Johnston had charge of the meeting.' The chapter from the study book entitled, "The Canadians are coming" was dealt with by Mrs. Will Johnston. It covered part of the mis- sionary work carried on in North China by Canadian Missionaries. L,A.C. Arnold Lillor,v, R,C.A.F., who has spent the winter months at Camp Borden, has been transferred to St. Thomas reporting -on 'duty on Sunday. L.A.C. John M, Lillow, Moncton, N.B„ is home for a two weeks leave. Oily Moffatt of Ingersof and Mrs. Sanderson, London, are at the home of their father, C. B. Moffatt, who is quite ill with a nurse in attendance. Dr. Arthur Shaw, Rev, Alfred John- ston, Fred Johnston, B,A,, and iMrs. Fred Buck, of Toronto, attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Anson- Shaw, Miss Donna Smith of Clinton, spent the week-end with, her mother', Mrs, Milton Smith. Mie and Mrs. George Love spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Scott at Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs, J. C. Higgins were week-eAd visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Higgins in Toronto, Mrs, Harold Harris and son, Mount Forest, are visiting with Carl and Mrs, Johnston. BELGRAVE Visited Myth Society About twenty-five members of the United. Church Young People's union visited time Myth group when a special feature of the evening was a group of slides illustrating time Missionary study book "Serving whim time Sons of Shull," which were very much enjoyed. The Westfield Young People's 'union, also the Anglican group. of Blyth were guests also. The Belgrave group con- ducted the worship service, with the president, Ross Anderson m the chair, Mrs. George Johnston at the George Mettle read the Scripture les. son and Rev, Dunlop led in prayer. After the program a social time was enjoyed. The, regular meeting- at Bel- grave was cancelled for the week, Choice Meaty Large Prunes . Aylmer Choice Golden Corn kee house for her ne hew Mr John p p , . Holmes of Clinton. The regular monthly meeting of time W.M.S. of the United Church was held on Thursday last with Mrs. J. G. Gillespie, -vice-president in charge. Rev, G. A. Barnard led in prayer for ,the missionaries. The ladies of the St. Helens Society were present and Mrs, Stewart anti Mrs.. Rice sang, "In the. Garden," and Mrs. Milian Moore led in prayer of thanksgiving. Mrs. G. A. Barnard was the special speaker for the day and told of her work as a district nurse in England, after she had graduated. All work among the patients in their homes, was without charga. All had free access to the stores for necessities of the sick room, All fever patients were taken to the isolation hospital at once and all hos- pital work for convalescents, was free. She told of many interesting, yet sad cases because all were in a losing bat, tie for life. She was tendered a vote of thanks, All were invited. to the S. S. room where lunch was served and a social time enjoyed by all. The regular weekly -meeting of the Y. P. U. of the, United Church was hi charge of Milian Moore. Mrs. -Gar- net Parder tend the scripture lesson and Rev. G. A. Barnard led in prayer. Clifford taidlaw read a poem and Car- man Parrier sang, "Thou God be with Us," Mildred Moore had charge of time topic and gave the story of the Living Picture---Vope, Mr, Barnard led in , discussion. The young folks are re- quested to bring in their snaps next week for the Presbyterial contest, 'Mr. Carman Parrier was in charge of the recreation period that followed, ra8• Wilson Was in charge of the meeting of the young people in the Presbyterian Church here on Monday evening. Xennedy read the scripture lesson and Mitchell El* 2 lbs. 25c 2 tins 25c FREE FREE HOT HOUSE LEAF LETTUCE bunch 10c NO. 1 ONTARIO POTATOES ..... peck 40c FRESH CRISP RADISH bunch Sc RIPE YELLOW BANANAS .... 2 lbs 25e Orwwww.•••1000.0faiff•Niiiseliasir••••••• LARGE GREEN CELERY STALKS bunch 10c SWEET JUICY NAVEL . 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