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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-04-30, Page 8HOUSECLEANING is in full swing — and ne-w curtains will help to preserve that "just clean- ed" look for many extra weeks. :50 inch Rayons — Green, mulberry, wine, rust, gold, ........ „ $1.00 and $1.25 yd. 50 inch Monkscloth — Natural . „ $1.25 yd. Figured Cretonnes, Chintzes ,,..,,,...t 59c, 79c, $1.00 yd. Striped Elomespuns . , . , 69c 794 89c Chenille Dot MarquisetteRose, Blue, Mauve, Green, ivory 39c Curtains, Rayon and Tuscan Nets in smart new patterns , $1.19 to $4.95 pr. KING'S Our Saturday Shopping Hours 8:30 a.m. 11 p.m. Your observance of these hours will be appreciated. Westinghouse RADIO TUBES' FOR RADIO AT IT'S BEST Huron Motors Wishes to announce that during the absence of 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 Two Shows Saturday Night Thurs., Fri.„, Sat., April 30, May 1, 2, — Special — Also "Cartoon" and "News" Matinee Saturday af- ternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, May 4, 5,. 6 'CAR.Y GRANT JOAN FONTAINE In — "SUSPICION" The story of a wife who loved her husband even though she thought he planned to kill her. Also "Short Subject" Bob hope Vera Zorina Victor Moore toUl SI AN 4 ?uRCHASEr .)( A Por.m°unt Picture TECHN ICOtOk I 0 ,p ( e KING'S Our Saturday Shopping Hours 8:30 a.tn. --11. p.m.. Your observance of these hours will be appreciated.. Mr. and Mrs. IL G. Turvey.. have the sympathy of: the community as their two and one- half year old daugh- ter, Joan, is suffering from a serious blood condition. • Mrs. Joseph Brachenridge has re- turned to her home: after spending the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Delos Taman, at Blyth,. Rev. F. G. Fowler is at Woodstock attending the meeting of the Synod of Hamilton and. London of the Presby- terian Church in Canada. Miss Josephine McAllister and Dav- id McAllister, of St. Augustine, visited their sister, ars.. Archie, Messer. A. D. Sinith,. R.C:A.R, Brantford, spent Sunday at his home• here. J. Wesley Beattie and daughters, the Misses:Ethel' and Florence, of Sea- forth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Garniss, Mac and Olive Scott. Visitors: far the week-end with Mr. and Mrs, W: W. Mann included, Mr, and Mrs. Si Rolph and daughter, of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hollen- beck and' family, Stratford; Mr: and Mrs. Roy Mann and family, Myth; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mann and fatally; Mr. and Mrs. R. Alridge and family, Fordwich; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mundell and son, Gorrie, with Mr. and' Mrs. Hugh Mundell. LAC. Russel Barnard, Guelph, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Barn- ard. Spence McKinnon,. Waterloo, with his parents, Mr, and. Mrs, R. H. Mc- Kinnon. BORN FINLAY — In Wingham,, on Friday,. April 24th, to Mr.:. and, Mrs. James. Finlay, Edward: Street, Wingham;, a. son (James Thomas). LOCKRIDGE — Wingham Gen,- eral Hospital;, on: Wednesday, April 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs,. Alf. j. Lock- ridge, Wingliatn, at son. McKenzie — In: Wingham General' Hospital, on Thursday, April 2314,. to Mr. and Mrs, William McKenzie„ Teeswater; a. daughter.. ' PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY SHOP AT Smith's Economy Food Store WINGI'IAM ADVANM-TIAMS Thursday, April $Oth, 1942 DRAPERIES don, all of Toronto, spent the week- end at the home of their parents, Mr. and: Mrs. A. E. Portion, Mrs. Hector Purdou is staying there for a few days and Mr. and Mrs. Athol Pardon are moving to Winglrain on Wednesday as Athol has enlisted in the army. Mr. Cecil Furbur of Brantford spent Sunday at the home of his aunt, Mrs. J. G. Gillespie, Mr. and Airs, Kenneth Laidlaw who have been at Camp Borden, spent a few days with relatives here last week, before moving on Friday to Kingston. Mr. Robert Laidlaw of Galt, spent the week-end with his family here and all visited pa Sunday at the home of hie sister, Mrs. Jas. Falconer. The service in the Presbyterian Church here will commence next Sun- day at 11. a.m. Will the members of the congregation please note the change in time. Mr. Rellison Falconer and John Hutton of Toronto, spent Sunday with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer, Mr. Clarence McClenaghan was in London attending an executive meet- ing of the Y.P,U. on Saturday and spoke at a meeting at Clinton on Sun- day evening, ' Mrs. David Gillies is suffering from the effects of a stroke she took last week,. • Mr. and Mrs. Ross MacRae and Mnl and Mrs. George Fisher and fam- ily, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Elliott. Mr, 'and Mrs. Russel Moore of Pres- ton, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moore. Douglas and Marie Sperling, Wing- hana spent the week-end with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. ,T. H. Moore. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Henderson and family of Lucknow, and Mr. Roy Mac- Gregor of St. Catharines, spent Sun- day with Mrs. MacGregor. Don't forget the dance being held in the Institute Hall here on May 5, under the auspices of the Women's Institute, with the Gully JumperS sup- plying the music. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cameron and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cameron of Ash- field, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Aldin Purdon, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Tiffin and Dan and Joe visited recently at the home of her brother, Mr. Robert McInnis of Teeswater, who has been in bed for four weeks suffering from arthritis. Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Conn and baby, spent Sunday in Lucknow with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnston, The Red Cross held a meeting last Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Johnston Conn and at. the home of Miss Annie Laidlaw on Thursday. The W.M.S. of the United Church held a tea at the home of Mrs, Jack Johnston on Tuesday and will hold one at the home of Mrs. McNeil on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Falconer, Tor- onto, who have been visiting his par- ents, Mr. - and Mrs. John Falconer, Wingham, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Gaunt and fam- ily from Grand Bend; spent the week- end at his home here. Mrs. Beaton of Clinton, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McClenaghan. • • Mr. Gilbert Thomson, who has been working with his truck at Grand Bend spent the week-end here. BELGRAVE A copper contest was held and pro- ceeds donated to CKNX Orphanage Fund, $48,00 was realized from tick. eta sold on a rag. Donations were made to the Russian Relief Fund, Blanket Fund, Local Red Cross, Bel- grave School Fair for prizes, local cemetery far upkeep. $50.00 was made from a group system carried out during the winter, The large flower bed in Brandon ,Cemetery is cared for, Emergency kits are kept up in loCal schools. The branch catered for a large 'banquet sponsored by the East Wawanosh Federation of Agri- culture, and much knitting and sewieg has been done for the local Red Cross, The meeting was held at the home of Mrs, N. Keating and serving the lunch were Mrs, C. Logan, Mrs. J. Wheeler and Mrs, C. Wheeler, S. S. No. 5, Morris To Present Concert The members of the Junior Red Cross Society of S. S. No, 5, Morris, are preparing a two-part programme with "Cavalcade of Canada", adapted from the Pegeant for schools by 1G. Roy Fenwick, 1VIus. Bac, which they will present in the Forester's Hall, Belgrave on Friday evening, May 8, at 9:00 p.m. Daylight Saving Time. The entire proceeds will go to the Junior Red Cross. Be sure and come, and help out a worthy cause. Attended Meeting At Blyth The members of Knox Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society attended a joint meeting in Blyth of the Blyth, Auburn and Belgrave Auxiliaries and heard an excellent address by Miss Laura Pelton, of Toronto, Promotion Secretary for the Dominion, on her work as a missionary. The Belgrave group were charge of the worship service. Miss Josephine Weir, of Au- burn sang. Lunch was served and a social half hour enjoyed with Miss Pelton. Y.P.U. Meeting The regular meeting of the United Church Y.P.U. was held with Rev. G. H. Dunlop as chairman and leading in prayer. Mrs. N. Keating was pianist, Miss Ruth McGuire read the scripture lesson. Two of Kiplings poems were read by Mr. Dunlop. A paper on Patience was .given by Miss Dorothy Golley. Minutes of previous meeting were read. Roil call respond- ed to and collection taken. A hymn and the Mizpah Benediction closed the• meeting. Heard Red Cross Officer Mr: and Mrs. C. R. Coultes, Mr. and Mrs. A. Manning attended the Red Cross- meeting in Blyth to hear Major Watson., Field Secretary for Ontario speak in the interests of the• coming canvass for funds. Slides showing Britain at war was another interesting feature. Major Watson' emphasized the need' for more knitting,, sewing and quilts for bombed victims. of Britain, also more money to help with boxes for prisoners of war, Ont- ario is asked for 40.000' per week but 30:000' per week is all that can be managed so far. Each box costs $2.50'. There is definite assurance now that these boxes reach the pd inters and the need for more is urger`:. awliza PATTISON Radio Service Phone 171 $1,000 Red C ross iota The Red Cross Society held its monthly business meeting in the work- room with the vice-president, Mrs, A. Manning in the .phair. Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted, Let- ters from boys overseas acknowledg- ing Christmas boxes have been receiv- ed front Roy Pierce, ,Terry Gallagher, Thomas Thompson, Albert. Maddock' and Norman Young. All report that boxes had reached them in goad con- dition, and contents enjoyed, An- nouncement was made of the coming canvass for funds, the quota for Bel, grave and district is $1,000, Money in ever increasing amounts is also. needed for sending boxes to prisoners of war, Branches are 'assured of suf- ficient yarn for knitting needs for next few months and a four months knitting quota will soon, be issued to each branch, The meeting closed with God Save the King, Have Made 23 Quilts Ladies of the 10th line East Wa- wanosh held a quilting at the home of Mrs, C, Shiells and completed two Red Cross quilts, Two groups under the leadership of Mrs. George Coultes and Mrs, L. Wightman have made a total of twenty-three large quilts and one crib quilt since Christmas, Tickets were sold on one of the number and linings bought with the proceeds, ,Miss Marian Johnston of London, was a week-end visitor with Miss Ruth Wheeler. Ruth returned to London an Sunday after spending a three weeks holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C, Wheeler. Mrs. W. J. Geddes who has spent the past few weeks with her son Nor- man, and Mrs. Geddes, of Toronto, returned home. . • Mrs. R. Owens returned home Sat- urday after spending a month with !her nephew, Elwood and Mrs. Nichol of New Market • Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hutton have inched into the house formerly owned by the late Mrs. M. A. Wheeler, now the property of Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson. Mrs. W. Bryant of Blyth, spent the week-end' with her sister, Mrs. J. A. B'randon, BLUEVALE Display On' Monday May 4 The local Woman's Institute has completed' arrangements for .the Sum- mary Day for the East Huron District project, "Renovation of Clothing," to be held in the Sunday school room of Knox Presbyterian. Church on ;Mon- dale. May 4th. Miss Edith M. Collins, of the de- partment, Tororito will meet the local leaders at n morning session. Art open session will be held at 2,30 in, the afternoon,. when classes from Fordwich, Gorrie, Majestic, Brussels and. Bluevale, will exhibit garments. A, short program will be presented. All the ladies of the community are invited to be present and will be great- ly appreciated by the leaders and the members of the classes, Home From Overseas Fletcher Fell, younger son of Mrs. Eliza Fell of this village, has recently returned from overseas after 19 months service in Britain with the Royal Canadian Engineers. Mrs. Fell is finishing her 12th Red Cross quilt besides other sewing and knitting, having kept her son 'supplied with socks while in the service. Arrived Overseas Word has been received here recent- ly, of the arrival overseas of Harry Mann, son of Mrs. Mann of St. Marys and the late Rev. Andrew Mann. He is an R.C.A.V. Radio Technician and poor to his enlistment was the'princ- ipal of Harrington West Public School and a gradtiate of Stratford Normal School. Rev. Andrew Mann was pastor of the United Church he-re fora term of years. Harry was born 26 years ago in Hants County, Nova Scotia. 14e attended the public school here and later the Wingham High School, Died In Toronto Hospital Elinor Agnes Johnston; wife of James Edgar Thomson, and daughter of Prof. Alfred and Mrs. Johnston, died in General Hospital, on Friday, April 24. They are now all of Tor- onto but have many relatives here and Prof. Johnston was born in Morris, Y.P.U. Final Meeting The last week night meeting of the Y.P.U. of the United liCurch for this season was held on Friday night with tile president, Fleming Johnston in charge of the Devotional opening /ex- ercises, Mrs. J. Wiekstead spoke on the tank, "Challenge to Youth," She stressed doing work and enjoying en- tertainment that is nearest at hand, now that travelling is curtailed and to be constantly thinking of some con. tribution that we can make toward the New World Order after the war. •A lively dlisettSSon followed on a number of questions. Tice evening closed with games and rofreshintnts. NEW DRESS FABRICS Miami Prints . . Shantung . Airspun They're just as attractive as their names and as serviceable as they are attractive. You'll love the- new patterns and colours. Miami Prints — washable — 38 inches wide green, tan, rose, blue $1.19 yd., Printed Shantung — washable — 38 inches wide. gold, turquoise, tan, green $1.00 yd. Plain Shantung — 42 inches wide, Rose, blue, natural, white and green 89c yd. Sheers—striped and floral patterns $1.00 - $1.25' yd. STURDY COTTONS F'OR SPORTSWEAR Poplin , 45c Beachcloth • 45c Dotted Swiss 45c Simms 39c to 59c Sla bs 59c GRAVENSTEIN CALUMET BAKING APPLESAUCE .,. 16-oz. tin 10e POWDER ...... 16-oz. tin 25c TIP TOP OR AYLMER FOUR O'CLOCK BLACK TOMATO JUICE 20-oz. tin 10c TEA ..... .... V2 lb, pkg. 45c 11.1111NiMIIMONNEEMb Miracle Whip Salad Dressing 4-oz. jar 10c 8-oz. jar 19c 32-oz. jar 49c FREE BOWL! KELLOGG'S E. D. SMITH'S PURE CORN FLAKES 3 pkg's 27c TOMATO KETCHUP btl. 18c PETER PAN M ONARCH SWEET NO. 3 PEAS .... 2 tins 25c MIXED .PICKLES,.,.... btl. 27c GROUND FRESH WHILE YOU WAIT French Drip Coffee . 57c lb. DATE & NUT LOAF 2 tins 29c SODAS 1 lb. pkg. 21c LYNN VALLEY TOMATOES .......... _„ CH 2 tins 27c VEL VEETA EESE .. 1/2 lb. Pkg. 21c • . CROSSE & ELAcKwELL'S McCORMICK'S SALTED . York All Pork Sausage ...... lb. 25c Maple Leaf Spiced Pork Loaf ........ ... lb. 43c Good Quality Large Bologna . . lb. 2k Macaroni and Cheese Loaf . . — lb. 33c PART-SAKI WAX INTERLAKE WHITE PAPER ROLLS, cFR Es ca.211 =.2...ta_ la Fresh Hot House Leaf Lettuce .. .... bunch 10c California New Carrots . „ .. 2 bunches 19c Sweet Juicy Navel Oranges . dozen 25c Fresh Pinapples, , size 24s 25c. size 18s 33c *awl TWO DELIVERIES DAILY - East side 10,80 a.tin. & 4.80 panAreot Side 9.30 tort. & 2.30 tun. WHITECHURCH Quite a number from here attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Adair in Wingharn on Friday., Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Scholtz and Clayton spent Sunday at the home of his brother, Mr. Reg. Scholtz of Blyth. Mrs, Angus Mackay and son Don- -aid attended a meeting of tile Mission Band in Eadie's Church on Sunday afternoon, where Mrs. Mackay told of the missionary work among the child- ren of India and little Donald sang za Hymn in Hindu. Mr. Edward Plant of Windsor, who 'is attending military school at Galt, :and Clifford Pardon, spent the week- end at the home of the latter's parents, :Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Purdon. Mr. Charles Lever has been laid up ••with an attack of flu. Mr. Thos Robinson has been visiting ,at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, who has been laid up with all attack of rheumatism. Mr. W. R. Farrier had the misfor- tune to lose a valuable cow last week, and Garnet Farrier's bees started the season on Sunday by swarming. He got them into a new hive off the fence where they had gathered, but in a little while they rose and few away south. Mrs, Henderson and her grand- daughter, Merna Stockell of Powas- son, and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Jas. McCartnew, of Cochrane, are visiting at the home of the former's aunt, Miss C. Laidlaw and on Sunday all visited with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Laidlaw and Ivan, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kerr, Bluevale. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver McBrien and Doris and Mr.. John Vincent of God- erich, spent Friday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw. Mr. and Mrs, Aldin Purdon and Bet- ty Ann,.and Mr. and Mrs. Hector Pur- Institute Name Officers Mrs. Earl Anderson was elected president of Belgrave Women's In- stitute at their annual meeting held recently. She succeeds Mrs. Norman Keating who has completed seven years as president. Other officers chosen were: Honorary Pres., Mrs-. N. Keating; it. vice pres., Mrs. R, J. MacKenzie; 2nd, vice-pres., Mrs. H. Wheeler; sec'y,, Mrs. C. Procter; As- sistant seciy., Mrs. R., Procter; treas., Mrs. J, K Coultes; pianists, Mrs. J. M. Coultas, Mrs. C. Wheeler; district director, Mrs. C. R, Coultes; branch directors, Mrs. 3, Wheeler, Mrs, R. Crawford, Mrs. C. Logan; press re- porter, Mrs, N. Keating; outlook com- mittee, Mrs. R. McCrea, Mrs, H. Procter, Mrs. 3, Anderson, Miss,,Mae Frisby; auditors, Mrs. N. Higgins, Mrs. H. Procter; program cards coot, mittee, Mrs, R. Procter, Mrs. J. Mc- Gill; war work convener, Mrs. R. Procter; members of Red Cross ex- ecutive, Mrs. J. Anderson, Mrs, N. Keating; conveners of standing com- mittees--Citizenship, Mrs. N. Keating; home economics, Mrs. I. Wheeler, social welfare, Mrs, R, /, MacKenzie; agriculture and Canadian Indastria, Mrs. S. Procter; historical research, Mrs. C. Scott; publicity, Miss Mae Frisby; war services, l'\firs, R. Procter, The treasurer's report showed a bal- ance of $91.00. $50.00 of which was voted to the doming Red Cross Can- vass, The roll call was responded to with payment of fees, eleven members being enroleld. A report of the years' activities by the secretary showed a very successful year just dosed, A kroup of galloping teas were held And proceeds seat to buy sugar for Am, a selgrove's London Style Special Pipe Still the Old. Price 75c EYES EXAMINED— GLASSES FITTED— AT MODERATE PRICES. R. A. Reid R, . tlyesigkt Specialist Wirighatn Office At Williarne Jewelry Store gVery Wednesday Morning 0 to noon.