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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-09-17, Page 8Two Shows Saturday Night ANN SHERIDAN • ROBT.CUMMINGS RONALD REAGAN. BETTY FIELD Monday . -. Tuesday, Wednesday, September 21, 22, 23 SPECIAL Also "Short Subject" Wane, aloe new EUCCESLivIll, CHARLES COBURN ' Claude Rains.Judith Aneerson.Nancy Coleman /WREN VERNE • MARIA 0USPENSEVms • HARRY DAVENPORT linanftwoovAisma.Aono•orwrogrom...•••••• 4..110AM. WU. 'THE FLEET'S IN' Music by Jimmy Doriey and his Band, Romance by Lamour and Holden, and comedy by Eddie Bracken and his Gobs make this a funfest for everybody. . Also "Cartoon" and "News". Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 BATTERY RADIO O NERS 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. EYES EXAMINED-,— GLASSES FITTED.--, AT MODERATE PRICES. R. A. Reid0 . _ gyesiglit Specialist Wingham (Ate At Williams' jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon, • gr. and Mrs. Souder of Humber- stone visited at the home of Oran Rus- sell. Their two sons who have been visiting with Oran and Miss Minnie Russell returned home with them. Mrs. David of London, is spending some time with Mrs. Alex Cloakey. Mrs, 5. A. Brandon has returned after spending a couple of weeks with friends in London. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Young of Lambeth, visited recently with Mr:rind Mrs, Alex. Young. Miss Elizabeth Young returned home after visiting in Lambeth and Area. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Shaddick and Marilyn of Clinton, James VanCamp and son Howard of Jamestown, were Sunday visitors with Mrs. John Van- Camp. -Mr. and Mrs.• j.sM. Coultes, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coultes and family, and Jack Mitchell spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Keating. BLYTH Barrie McElroy of the R.C.A.F. at Ottawa, spent the week-end with his. parents, Mr: and Mrs. Herb McElroy. Mr. James Sims of Seaforth, spent a few days in town, The Red' Cross will meet in their work room on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. George Radford is a patient in London Hospital, where he is under- going treatment for blood poisoning in his hand . Mr. John Mains left last week to spend the winter months with his dau- ghter at Stratford. The Mission Band of the United church held their meeting ott Saturday at the home of their leader, Mrs. F. Marshall. The Byth Fall Fair which was to be held Wednesday and Thursday was postponed to Tuesday this week, the concert and dance held on Wednesday night was well patronized, Tom Ham- ilton and company put on a splendid program to a capacity houSe. The Ar- thur Orchestra supplied music for the dance, PHONE 161 FREE DELIVERY ogreVINOIS — AT Smith's Economy Food Store GARDEN PATCH 14-CUT GRAY CHOICE PEAS, 2 tins ...........25c RUBBER RINGS, 4 doz.. 211c NIBLETS WHOLE HEAVY KERNEL CORN, tin..........-....,15c ZINC RINGS, dozen 29c Special Value! Maple Leaf 3 Cakes 14c Toilet Soap KLEENEX HOUSEHOLD TISSUES, 500's, PAPER TOWELS, SANT-WHITE PARI.SANI TOILET TISSUE, 4 rolls.,...25c WAX PAPER, 100 ft. rolls 25c 2 rolls...29c SNOWCAP PILCHARDS, 2 73/4 oz. tins . „ 25c CAP'N KIDD SARDINES, 2 tins 29c SEAWAVE HERRING in Tomato Sauce, tin. 20c LILY BRAND CHICKEN HADDIE, 2Ic MAPLE LEAP PAT-A-PAN PASTRY PURE LARD, lb. 15c FLOUR, 24 lb. bag . . .. —........830 PICAKE FOREST CITY BAKING SAORTENING, lb.... . . .. —....„ 19e POWDER, 1 lb. tin — .. .. —.ASO YORK GOOD QUALITY BOLOGNA, lb. , , . 22c MAPLE LEAF CHOICE WEINERS, lb. .. , .29c MACARONI AND CHEESE LOAF, lb... , „ .33c YORK ALL PORK SAUSAGE, lb. , . . . , . , , 25c VELVEETA MIRACLE WHIP SALAD CHEESE, 1/2 lb. pkge, .„..—,.216 DRESSING, 8 oz. jar 101 AUSTRALIAN SEEDLESS RAISINS, a lbs. 27c WI AlGI ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, Sept, 17th 1942 from .selline tickets on a quilt she made, towards the blaeket fund, and Airs. A. Wilsen and Mrs. MePhail do- nated a quilt, Mrs. Hector Purdon spent the week end in Toronto with her husband, Pte. Hector Purdon of Camp. Borden. _.s 'Baptist Church 10th line, East Wawenosh; Mr, and Mrs, Frank McDonald .and Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kink, and family, Turnberry; also Mr, and Mrs, Milton Ramsay of Suzette, friends of the family. Supper was served, SUNDAY, SEPT. 20th Morning 13. "CONSIDER HIM" EvertiPg 7.30 p.m.-- .."THE APPOINTMENTS OF GOD" Sunday School s— 10 a.tn, Thursday, Friday, Saturdaay, September 17, 18, 19 DOROTHY LAMOUR WILLIAM HOLDEN EDDIE BRACKEN In — `Triple V conducted Services Eighteen members of the Yoeng • Men's Triple V Class of the United • Sunday School took the services in Belgrave and Brick United churches on Sunday morning. George Johnston gave the address, speaking on the ~object, 'Things . that Remain", based on the words from Hebrews, -"That Those Things Which Cannot Be Shaken May Remain," Also taking a special part were Jack Higgins, Rob- ert Yuill, ,Norman Higgins, Robert Grasby, Ross Anderson, Harold Vin- cent. The entire group sang an an- them. mistaimmiumonsommonsiumemor The Prisoner's OVERCOATS }ILLIEVALE Paper on Gitigenahlp iGven Mrs. J. "Wickstead was the hostess for the regular monthly meeting of the Women's. Institute this week. The president, Miss Jean Elliott, presided. Following the opening exercises the reading of the minutes and the presen- tation of the financial statement, items of business were discussed. Folders for War Saving Stamps were distrib- uted and seven dollars was voted to- ward the ditty bag fund. The report of the achievement day held recently at Belgrave was presented by Miss Jean Elliott, who along with two mem- bers of her class, Miss 'Marguerite Henning and Miss H. Thomson were presented with the County honor pins, having completed the required number • of projects for junior girls, Miss El- liott was again appointed leader for, the fall project, "Cotton -accessories for the club girls' bedroom". The roll was Answered by naming one way of being a good citizen, Mrs. 'G. A. Love presided for the program on "Citizen- ship", giving a:reading on the subject, Miss Margaret Curtis gave a reading, a very instructive payer on citizenship was giveh by Miss Dorothy Aitken, dealing mainly with legislation and de- mocracy, she spoke of a democratic goevrnment as being a government of the people for the people by the people She pointed out some of the strong and weak points showing that although not perfect, it was the best, after singing the national anthem the hostess served lunch assisted by Mrs. M. Smith. Celebrated 25th Wedding Anniversary The home of Ma. and Mrs. Ray- mond Elliott, 4th concession of Turn- berry, was the scene of a happy gath- ering, it being the occasion of the 25th anniversary of their marriage. Mr. and. Mrs. Elliott were married on Sept. 12, 1917, at the home of Mrs. Elliott's par- ents, Mr. John F. Messer and the late Mrs. Messer of Bluevale. Dinner was served to a .number of guests-includ- ing, the parents, Mr. John Messer of Bluevale and Mrs. John Elliott of East Wawanosh, brothers and sisters and their daughter Miss Lois Elliott, nur- se-in-training at the Woman's College Hospital, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. El-. liott were the recipients of several beautiful gifts of silver. • Buy yours now, when you' have.a big early-in-theL,sea- son selection, - Fleeces, Elysians, Tweeds, in Raglan and fitted Doub- le-breasted styles are in stock in a big range of prices and sizes. $25.50 to $33,50 Harvest Home Services, Sept. 27th, • - Regular service was conducted in Trinity Anglican church by Rev, P. H. Streeter, who spoke from the text, "See Then That Ye Walk Circum- spectly, Not As Fools But As Wise," Harvest Home Services will be held on Sunday, September 27th., 't Rev. Graham of Bayfield, will be the spec- ial speaker at the morning service and Rev. E. 0. Gallagher of Wingham in the evening. The Wingham choir will assist at the evening service. Friend An Illustracted Lecture on the prison work of the Salvation Army Presented at The Salvation Army at 8 p.m. Thurs. Sept. 17 — by — Brigadier H. Habkirk born in Wingham Silver Collection. YOU ARE WELCOME Brussels Minister Preaches In the Presbyterian church, Rev. Kerr of Brussels, was in charge of the service. Next Sunday, September 20, Rev. A. M, Boyle will preach his fare- well sermon having accepted a call to the three point charge of Caledon, Caledon East and Claude. Mr. and Mrs. 'Gordon Martin and Miss Jean Martin of Georgetown, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. James Michie and Robert and Ernest Michie. ing. Lunch was served by four ladies of the group, Mrs. George MacKay, Miss Dorothy McLeod, Mrs. Robert McDonald and Mrs, S. Breckenridge. During the afternoon a bale was Pack- ed with the following: 5 large quilts, 2 crib quilts, 2 suits pyjamas, 3 pr. lad- ies bloomers, 2 pr. girls bloomerS, 3 pr. children's mitts, 1 doz. diapers, 5 dresses, 2 binders, 2 waists, 2 jackets, 2 towels, 1 wash cloth, soap, woollen cap, 10 boys' sutfits consisting of wind breaker, sweater, trousers, 2 suits un- derwear, cap, socks, shoes and braces, 8 pr. sox, 1 scarf, helmet, 2 pr. wrist- lets, 1 pr. knee warmer. BELGRAVE TOPCOATS A new Topcoat will give yot plenty of ser- vice this Fall and be a wise investment for next Spring. Swagger and Raglan models in tweeds are always in good style. $15.50 to $24.50 RAINWEAR Inexpensive but very satisfactory in wet wea,- ther are these Raincoats. MACKINTOSHES—Light weight raglans in natural waterproofed material $5.95 WATERPROOFS—Heavy, black rubberized Coats $5.50 WHITECHURCH A Red Cross Tea was held at the home of Mrs. Cecil Falconer on Wed- nesday last and two quilts were suilt- ed, Mrs. Sprung and son, Donald of Londesboro; spent a day last week with her sister, Mrs. Clarence Cox. Mr. and Mrs. Len. Westbrook of Goderich, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Cornelius and Miss Margaret Brindley and William Kelly of Goderich, and Mrs. Thomas Bowler and son, Joe, of St. Augustine, visited there recently. :Mrs. Fred Newman and children of -Wingham, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer. 1.1/fr.a.nd Mrs, Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Lott and Marieof Wat- erford spent the week-end at the home of Mr. andMrs . Walter Lott. Miss Marjorie Pardon and little John Lang of Kitchener, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Robert Purdon. The annual Grandmothers' meeting of the Women's Institute was held on Tuesday last at the Institute hall with the President, Mrs. Lance Grain in charge. After the opening exercises, the roll call was answered by the nam- es of the Family tree, back three gen- erations, The collection, amounting to $5 was donated to the Salvation Army. Mrs. Lott had charge of the motto, "Age. is not a matter of years it is a state of mind." Mrs. Jas. Fal- coner, Mrs. Lott, Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw, and Mrs. D. Craig sang, "0 Canada." Mrs. Ben McClenaghan read, "Great Grandmother Kind," Mrs. W. J. Coulter read, "Grandmother Explod- es." Miss Olive Teriff read a paper prepared by Mrs. Ross, "Pioneers in Ontario." and Mrs. Jas, Falconer gave a violin solo, "The Sweet Bye and Bye," which was dedicated to Mrs. J. F. McLean. Mrs. T. FL Moore read. 'Bill's in Trouble", Mrs. Duffy, dress- ed as an old time grandmother, read, "The Pioneers." Mrs. Robt. Ross and KING'S so Back To School Gloomy, wet weather greeted the re-opening of ptiblic schools here, necessitating the hunting of golosh- es, rubbers and jackets, but several small pupils starting off for the first time took it in their stride and report- ed liking school fine. Miss Mina Bryans of Brussels, is back at Belgrave school. Miss Pat- ricia Parker of Wingham in No. 3, East Wawanosh; Miss Myrtle, Yuirl in Harriston; Glen Dilworth of Ethel at the Red School; Miss Edith Mc- Cienaghan at ShiellS school; Miss 'Ma- bel Coultes, near Walton; Miss Bar- bara Michie at No. 4, 6th line of Mor- ris; Miss Dorothy Golley at No, 5, Morris; Miss Margaret Coulter, 6th line, East Wawanosh; Miss Louise McKenzie has returned to North Bay; Miss Loretta McBurney of Belgrave at No. 7, Morris. Five little tots answered the Bel- grave school hell for the first time last week, they were—Marlene Mc- Kenzie, Linetta Bennett, Catherine Keating,Georg-e Shiell and Jerry Hig- gins. Family Gathering Mr, and Mrs. Alex Young were hosts at a very happy reunion of the Wightman family, when all members were present except Mr. and Mrs. Normals, Wightman and family of Weiland. These in attendance were: Mrs. Young's father, Wm, Wightman, Mr. and' Mrs. Rennie Wightman and family of Mint, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs, Leslie Wightman and family, Art Shaw of Toronto. We extend hearty congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Souch over the borth of twin boys.'— Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hamilton of Hens'al, visited the former's mother,. Mrs. Fred Churchill, Mr. and Mrs. Graham Campbell vis- ited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Campbell, 1staine. - Mrs. R. J. McClellan and Mrs. Wm, Abram visited with Mr. Robt, Aitchi- son of Ripley who is quite ill at pres- ent. MORRIS Sept. 20th, Ebenezer Anniversary— guest 'speaker, Rev. G. Howse of Ash- field, service at 11 am. and 7.30 p.m. Bluevale choir will have. charge of the song service in the morning and Bel- grave choir at the evening service. Mrs, HaIilday and daughter of Tor- onto, are spending a few days with Mrs. Nora MacEwen in Wingham Gen eral Hospital, Mrs. Arthur Shaw is visiting rela- tives in Hamilton, also her son, Dr. Mrs. Arthur Shaw is visiting her son Dr. Shaw i0 Toronto, and was a guest at the Pilsworth-Johnston wedding at High Park Ave United Church on Sat- urday,. Sept. 12th. The bride, MisS Ruth Elizabeth Johnston is a daughter of the Rev. Dr. A. J. Johnston, Miss Ruby Duff, dietitian at the Woman's College Hospital, Toronto, was a week-end visitor with her sisters Miss Duff and Mrs. Aitken, Miss Lucy Cosens has returned to Toronto, after spending a holiday with her sister, Mrs. C. Tavener. Miss Genevieve Smith of Brucefield, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. 0. D. Smith. Douglas Strachan and Mrs. Andrew Lamont of Brussels spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. P. S. MacEwen, they were accompanied by Miss Elizabeth Brewer. Mrs. J. Curtis is caring for Mrs. Thos. Taylor in Wawanosh, who is ill. Miss Florence Fowler and Miss Ol- ive Scott spent Monday with friends at Seaforth. Mrs. Halliday and two daughters of Brooklin, Ont., visited this week with her sister, Mrs. Nora MacEwen who is a patient in the Wingham General Hospital. Roy Mooney has returned to Toron- to after assisting Mrs, A. D. Smith at the post office for the summer months. H a selgrove's London Style Special Pipe Still the Old Price 75c GEORGE WILLIAMS JEWELLER First Class Watch Re- pairs at. Moderate Prices Mrs. D. Craig sang, "Flow Gently Sweet Afton," Mrs. A. McCormick read, "My Mother" and Mrs. W. R. Farrier gave a piano solo. Mrs. A. E. Pardon read, "Dear Juna", and Mrs. Mowbray recited "The Relief of Luck- now," Mrs. Garnet Farrier and Mrs. D. Craig sang, 'When You and I were Young Maggie." Mrs. J. 13. Morrison read, "Grandmather's Cookie Jar," and Mrs. Ezra Scholtz gave a piano solo. The National Anthem closed the meet- ing. Lunch -was served to all, with the Grandmothers enjoying being seat- ed at a specialtable. Mrs. J. Burchill and Mrs. Ross King were hostesses. Mrs, Roy McGee of Wingham, vis- ited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft. Mrs. Victor Emerson went to Wing- ham hospital 3n Sunday to go through an operation there on Monday. Best wishes of a host of friends is expressed for her quick recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Duffy and son, Jack, Tee,swater, 'visited on Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Duffy. Mrs. Dan O'Callahan, Mr. andMrs. Ed. M'onahan and Mr. and Mrs. Frank O'Shea.all from Detroit, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Chas Martin on Monday last and Mr. Joe O'Callahan of De- troit spent Thursday there. Miss Thomas and Miss Doris Mc- Clenaghan of " the Women's Corps, Guelph, also Trooper Irwin McClena- ghan of Camp Borden all spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan. Pte Bert Eyene of North Bay, and now stationed at London, in the Army Ordnance Corps, is spending hi's fur- lough at the home of Mr and Mrs. Chas. Martin, Oversfifteen years ago, when he came to this country from Wales, he worked with Mr. Martin and will be remembered by many in this district. Mr. and Mrs. 'Jas. Falconer motor- ed to Caledon with Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don Jamieson of Lucknow on Sunday, and spent the week-end with his par- ents and other relatives there Mrs. John Kilpatrick and children, Lucknow, spent Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson Mr. ad Mrs Emerson Anderson and Mr. ad Mrns Robt. Upshaw of Kippen, spent Sunuay at the home of their aunt Mrs John Mason. Mr. and. Mrss Mason Robinson vis- ited on Sunday at the home of her brother, Ralph Comeron,Ashfield. Trooper Kenneth Mason' and Gun- ner Lloyd Maso of Camp Borden vis- ited over the weektend with their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mason. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Searle and sons, Elmer, Albert and Billy from Kincar- dine, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Paulson. Albert who. spent the summer here returned home with them. Other guests at the same home were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pattison, Mr. Dave Deacon, Miss Euphemia and .Lena Deacon. Mrs. A. Eallahy and daughter, Vera, also Mr Pred Taylor of Toronto, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs, Bert Thompson and other relatives. Miss Mary and Master Jim Kennedy of Toronto, spent the week-end at the home of i3heir aunt,. Mrs,. Lance Grain, A Red Cross tea was held at the home of Mrs.Millan Moore on Tues. day, The following from this distriet have donated quilt tops recently, Mrs. Robt. 1.aidtaw, Mrs,, Jas, at,, Mrs, John McGee, Mrs, Roy Irwin, ..ass, Mac Ross donated $4• received All work gttaranteed and done On the premises, ASHFIELD Misses Ellen Andrew, Rena Hun- ter, Kathleen Gibson near Zion and 'Grace and Louise Campbell 10th can., went to Toronto for a few weeks to learn lathe work for war work, when they return to lateknow. Miss Muriel Manning, London, who has spent a week with her aunt, Mrs. Elmer Alton, returned 'to her home, accompanied by her cousin, Miss El- mira Alton for a few days visit there, Mr. ad Mrs, Bill Waring and Jimmie Nelson tietar Kititail, spent part of the" week in London, Mrs, John Little near Knitail is Spending a month in Goderich with fieplieW., Mr. Tom Bell and Mrs. Bell, Mr, and Mrs, Mason Robinson, Mr. and Mra,Thoil Purdon, West Wawa- nosh spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Ralph Cameron, 10th. Cott, Pleased to hear that Mrs. James Hacett formerly of Belfast had gone through an operation last Saturday in Witighatn Hospital is improving nice- ly, Her daughter-itl4aW1 Mrs. Wilfred IXackett spent a few days with her, JAMESTOWN School re-opened on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at S. S. No. 4, Grey, with Miss Mar- garet Beattie of Londesboro, as teach- er for the coming year, Mrs, Merlyn Grainger and little dau- ghter, Bernice, are spending a week with. friends in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. Rory MacKay spent a few days with friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Savage and little daughter, also Mr, and Mrs. John Rutherford and baby spent Sunday with Mr, and Mts. Walter Savage. Mr, and Mrs, Laurence Willis and daughter, Mildred, also Mr, Harvey McConnell were, Sunday visitors of Mrs. Adam Nichol and family of Car- rick. Mrs, Wadell of Stra.throy, is spend- ing sometime with her daughter, Mrs, Melville Dennis. The anniversary services of Roe's church will be held on Sunday, Sept. 20th, the serviceS will be conducted at 11 a.m. and 7.80 p.m. by the Rev. Mr. Johnston of rordwich. The Jamestown War Workers held their meting hi the hall on Thursda'y, Sept, 10th, Mrs, Planing Grainger, vice president presided Over the Meet-