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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-03-25, Page 8WAGE Two Shows Saturday Night Thursday, Fridays Saturday, March 25, 26, 27 ALAN LADD VERONICA LAKE BRIAN DONLEVY "THE GLASS KEY" Another thrilling mystery story by Dashiell Hammett. Also "Cartoon" "Animal Subject" "News" Matinee Saturday afternoon, at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wedneday, March 29, 30, 31 HENRY FONDA OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND JOAN LESLIE — In — ‘711E MALE ANIMAL" A Satirical Comedy of Life w the Campus. Also "Musical Subject". . .„ High quality cloths for Spring tailored to your .exact Showing.. the newest styles for men and young men. Also ladies' coats and suits made-to- measure. Samples now on display, Priced $22.50 to $45.00 Our boys' department including youths and boys suits, long and shorts in tweeds and worsteds. These wear well and make them feel manly. 'Thursday; March 25thip, 194$ HOUSEHOLD LINENS For P. Lovely Gift, or just to replenish your own home supplies, there is nothing like John S. 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ED PICKLES 24-oz. jar 29c I PICKLES 25.oz. jar 29c FOR THAT SPECIAL MEAL TRY YORK FROSTED -FOODS FRESH FROZEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Fresh Fruits and Vegetables FLORIDA ORANGES doz. 37c TEXAS CARROTS, 2 bchs 23c GRAPEFRUIT ,...„„.., 4 for 25c CHOICE LEMONS .,. 4 for 17e HEAD LETTUCE „h,.2 for 29e RIPE TOMATOES lb. 32c GREEN CELERY „, bunch 17c ONT. POTATOES „.„ peck 39c BRITISH, COLUMBIA Delicious Apples , , . Dozen 240 WIN HAM ADVANCE-TIMLi:,S -Y.P.U. Conducted Service The evening service in the United Church was in charge of the Y.17.U. The president, Fleming Johnston pre- sided and opened the meeting with prayer, followed by a song service with Mrs, W. J. Johnston presiding at IM1111111611=1111111111111M11111111111111•11110111111.• JUST ARRIVED Radio B. and Flashlight Batteries Pa thson Radio Service Phone 171 "The Lost .Sheep." The minutes were read by the secretary, Mrs, Stanley. Moffatt. During the business session, places of meeting and hostesses were arrang- ed, ,Mrs, Burns Moffatt and Mrs. El- dred Nichol was named a committee to arrange for quilting or some kind of work for the meetings. Mrs, K, F, Garniss assisted the hostess at the lunch hour, The greater part of the afternoon was spent doing Red Cross work. Box Social Well Attended The St. Patrick Box Social sponsor- ed by the Y.P.U. of the United Church and the Junior Red Cross of Bluevale School, was well attended, A devotion- al period was followed by a short pro- gram. Members of the Junior Red Cross presented a broadcast, which in- eluded a description 'of Red Cross activities. Choruses, recitations, news broadcast and advertising were also given, Shirley Seiling acted as an- nouncer, Mary Darling as news com- mentator and Muriel Smith accompan- 1st, Recitations were giVen by Delores Hamilton; Sherwood Mann and Phyllis Hamilton, Percilla Mann and 'George Thomson gave Irish readings. Mrs. Geo, Hetherington sang an Irish song and gave an exhibition of club swing- ing with Mrs. 12, H. McKinnon as accompanist. Mrs, Geo. Thomson conducted interesting games and con- tests. The attractive boxes brought goOd prices. Geo. Hetherington acted as auctioneer, The funds will be used for Red Cross work. . Mr ,and Mrs, Hugh Berry of Brucefield, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. A. D. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Hemingway of Brussels, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Turvey. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mann, have returned home after spending a few weeks with members of their family at Fordwich. • A. D. Smith R.C.A.F., Burtch, spent the week-end at his home here. Mrs. Laura Kirton spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Nichol in Turnberry. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Scott and Mrs. A. D, Scott of Seaforth, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Love. Lorne McCrackin of Seaforth spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCrackin. Miss Isobell McKinnon and Spence McKinnon, Waterloo, with their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McKinnon. • GORRIE $00110010110111110111011111011010111~0011 GEORGE WILLIAMS JEWELLER First Class Watch Re- pairs at Moderate Prices All worm guaranteed and done on the premises, IN WINCHAM IT'S Omar Haselgrove's SMOKE SHOP For — Magazines, Tobacco Smokers Sundries. Miss Arlene Galbraith, Fergus, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Galbraith, A.C,2 Hector Hamilton, with the R.C,A.F. in Newfoundland, spent a couple of .days with Mr, and Mrs. K W. Carson last week. Mr. Willard Michael R.C,N,V,R., with the S. S. Corn Wallis, is spending a few clays with his brother Mr. Cloyne Michael and Mrs, Michael, Lenten Services of St. StePhens Anglican Church were held on Thurs- day night last at the home of Mr. F. C. Taylor, Mr. Merviin Stephens, Thornetale, spent the week-end with his brother, Mr, Arthur Stephens and Mrs. Stephens. The many friends of Mrs. C, E. Gregg will be glad to learn she was able to return from Listowel Hospital on Friday last, and is improving nice- ly. Team Bolted, Two Injured When his team, hitched to the sleight took fright and ran away while he was loading the milk into the sleigh on Monday morning, Mr. Harvey Sparl- ing, 4th concession, was dragged for some distance before being freed from the sleigh. Miss Jean Snarling, his daughter who was in the sleigh assist- ing, was thrown clear and received sortie cuts, while as yet it is not learn- ed how badly Mr. .Sparling was hurt. He is at home very badly bruised. —gee.• , Sister Has Spinal Meningitis Miss Doris Semple,' who for the past few years has made her home with leer aunt, Mrs. Jas. Armstrong and Dr, Armstrong, received a call front Swift Current, Sask., to the effect her sister was in a critical condition suf- fering from spinal meningitis and 'left on Monday to be cisrith her, Miss Semple has been. taking a course in Wine:am Hospital for the past few months. WHITECHURCH Wedding bells are ringing. Miss Louise Martin of Kincardine, spent a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin, Miss Annie Keith spent the weeks end at the hoine of her uncle, r. Duncan McLeod` of Luekuow. Quite a crowd gathered at the 1-Tall last Friday for the euchre and dance put on by the Women's Institute. Mrs. Cecil Falconer and Mr. Joe Tiffin were winners at the games, and Archie Purdon received the low prize. The ladies are holding a concert, in the Hall this Friday evening and a good program is being prepared, Mr, and Mrs. Joe Keiswetter moved last week to Walkerton to be with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Keis- wetter. Red Cross meetings were held last week at the homes of Mrs. Jas. St. Marie; Mrs, W. R. Farrier, Miss Annie Laidlaw, Mrs. Lance Grain, Mrs. Mc- Quillan and Mrs. Joins Richardson, and, this week at Mrs. Thos, O'Mal- .• Ammumainsab. HIGH QUALITY-LOW PRICES Complete Eye Comfort Awaits yott by wearing Reld's Glasses. Banish headaches, see dearly any distance and read or sew with Satisfaction, Conatilt— R. A. Reid, R.O. EYESIGHT SPECIALIST Stratford's Leading Optometrist for over 24 years. At Wingharn Office, Williams Jewelry Store every Wednesday 'Morning 9.30 to 12.00 noon. Phone 5W for appointntent, ley's, Mrs, Eddie Waddell's and Mrs, Miles McMillan. Mr, A. E. Visrtion and Mr. George Kennedy unloaded a car of 'Canada' Packers Fertilizer at the station here last week. A.C. Clifford Purdon and Mrs, Fur- don of Centralia, have been spending the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Aitelieson and his parents, Mr, and Mrs, John Purdon. Born--- In Preston Hospital on March 10, to Mr. and Mrs, Russel Moore, a daughter, Bore -^ Wingham General hoss petal, on March 10, to Mr, and Mrs, John Angus Kennedy of Culross, daughter. Mrs, Walter Richardson and son Wallace of 'Llelmore, spent Sunday, at the home of her sister, heirs, Eddie Moore, The of the United Church held a social evening in the church on Friday evening with - the president, Mr, Carman. Farrier ine charge, and giving several Irish re•adings with community singing of Irish songs, During the evening all enjoyed the moving pictures ,secured by Mr. Clar- ence MeClenagban, The travel pic- tures, Across Canada, and the Cabot Trail, The Nature Study pictures of Birds of 'Canada, and Grey Owl, The Indian Naturalist, with his tame beavers, were very interesting and in- structive. The recreation period was in, charge of the president, Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed by all. The regular monthly meeting of. the W.M.S. of the Presbyterian church was held on Thursday at the home of Mrs. J. F. McLean, with the president, Mrs. A. Pateison in the chair. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Al- bert Walters. Mrs. EzrasWelwood led in prayer. The meditation period on, Trusting and doing good, was in charge of Miss Annie Laidlaw, Miss' Annie Kennedy had the topic, Italians in Canada. Mrs. McInnis led in pray- er for the missionaries, and Mrs. Robt, Mowbray introduced the new study book, Canadians All, Mrs. Albert Walters was appointed president for the remainder of the year and the meeting was closed with The Lord's Prayer , in unison. Mr, and Mrs. Jack Burchill of Cul- ross, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Welwood. • The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. df the Untied Church met last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Ezra Sclioltz with Mrs. Jas. Falconer, 1st vice president in charge, and. leading the worship service responsively. Mrs. Scholtz gave a reading and Mrs, Fal- coner led in prayer. Mrs. • Lott sang, Breathe on me, Breath of God, and Mrs. Milian Moore gave a splendid talk on the chapter from the 'study book, Recreation for Young and Old. Mrs. Tiffin and' Mrs. Cox gave short summaries from the Missionary Monthly, and Mrs. Beecroft led in prayer. The Temperance readings were given and the meeting closed with prayer by the president, The young people of Kinloss held a St. Patrick Social in the Langside Hall on Wednesday last. Mr. and Mrs, Elwood Barbour and family of Fordyce, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan. Mrs. Wallace Conn and daughter, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Caslick of Culross. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Henry and little daughter have been moving back to Castle Hill Farm during the past week. We welcome them back to this con', munity. The 10th Con. Farm Forum. met on Monday night at the home of IVfie Leslie Wightman and the next meet- ing will be held at Mr, Chas. Shell's, Last week. Mr. Orval Taylor gave his report of the Federation meeting held recently at Toronto, while Mr.. Simon. Hallahan gave a talk on, Larger School Areas, Mr, Richard Irsein,, who has been ailing for some time, is seriously ill at present, He is at the home of his son, Mr. Herson Irwin and his other son, Mr. Edmund Irwin of Goderich is also there with him, Miss Verna Thompson and Mr. Kenneth Currie, Wingham, spent Sun- day at the home of his sister, Mrs. Russel Gaunt. Mr e and ;Mrs. Will Cranston of Dun- gammon, spent Sunday with her par- ents, Mr and Mrs. John Kennedy, The East Wawanosh Farm Forum met on Monday night at the home of Mr. Cecil Falconer, The final Meets ing next week wilt be held at ' e home of Mr, John Purdon, when a pot luck supper will be held, A helping word often like a switch --ran inch between rolling prosperity. BLUEVALE Sunday Services At the morning service in the Unit- ed; Church, Rev, Campbell Tavener spoke from John 19 chapter, verses 41 and 42, on the subject, The Tomb in the Garden." Being Temperance Sunday in the Sunday School, Earl Hamilton read, an article on the sub- ject. In Knox Presbyterian Church, Rev. F. G. Fowler spoke from the text "In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, accord- ing to my Gospel." the piano, The scripture lesson was read by George Hetherington. Mrs. Carl Johnston spoke on the topic, "Service to Others." Mrs. George Hetherington and Mrs. Alex Mc- Cracken sang a duet, The meeting closing with repeating the Lord's' Prayer in unison. W.M.S. Had Good Meeting Mrs. Edward Johnston opened her home on Thursday afternoon for the monthly meeting of tha Women's Missionary Society of the United Church. The president, Mrs. W. J. Johnston presided. The programme, on the theme, Co-operating with God's purposes for my community" as outlined in the Missionary Monthly was followed. • The president had charge of the Worship Service, assisted by Mrs. George Fell reading the scripture passages and Mrs. George Hethering- ton singing a solo. Eleven ladies ans- wered. in response to the. Roll Call. The discussion period from the study on "Providing wholesome .re- creation for all" was led by Miss Margaret Curtis and Mrs. George Fell. After singing "Land, of our Birth," Rev. Campbell Tavener offered the closing prayer, Ladies' Aid Did Red Cross Work The triple group of the Ladies' Aid Society of Knox Presbyterian Church held the regular meeting at the home of Miss Olive Scott with eleven ladies present. The president, Mrs. R. F. Garniss presided and offered the open- ing prayers. After singing a hymn, Mrs. George Love read the parable of St. Stephens Auxiliary Did Quilting The regular meeting of St. Stephens Women's Auxiliary met at the resi- dence of Mrs. Holmes and Miss Per- kins on Thursday last, when the lad- ies worked at piecing a quilt during the afternoon. The devotional period was conduc- ted by the president, who led in the Members' Prayer, Lord's Prayer and Circle Prayer. Roll Call was answer- ed by a verse on Self-denial or Some- thing pertaining to Lent, The Scrip- sere lesson, "Christ's Temptation in the Wilderness" was read by Mrs. Jennings, The president gave an ac- count of the bazaar held on the prev- ious Saturday, which showed a sub- stantial increase from former years. Mrs. Laurence gave an interesting talk on Self-denial, illustrating hi a very touching manner by telling of ant incident which she witnessed itt Eng- land, of a man, who after receiving his minister's and doctor's degree offered himself and his life and went to the Leper Colony, which indeed was giv- ing his all,"as he would never return, Closing prayers were pronounce/I by the president after which a dainty lunch was served by the hostesses while all enjoyed a social half hour, Mrs, W. J. Greer, Wingham, was a guest with Mr, and Mrs, H. V. Holmes on Thursday. Mrs. Bessie Arscott returned to her home in Toronto after spending a couple of weeks with her mother, Mr's. A. Miller. Mr. and Mrs, Laurence Short and son Ronnie, Fergus, spent the week- end with her mother, Mrs. W. Earn- gey. Mrs. Wm. Doig is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Prank Earls and Mr. Earls in London, Mrs, H. L. Jennings returned to her home non Saturday in Thedfotd after spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Laurence, Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Ashton, Tot route, spent the `week-end with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Ashton. Mrs, R. R. Stephens is spending a few weeks with her son Arthur and Mrs. Stephens, after spending the past few months with tier son Mervie. and Mrs. Stephens en Thorndale, Mrs. Alex /Marshall and little sOn Jimmie, Stratford, are spending a few days with Mr, and Mrs. W. Marshall, Mr. Robt, Graham, spent last week hi Toronto, attending the Uederwrit- er'a Association Convention. Mr, and Mrs, J. G, Mundell and son Ian, spent Sunday with friends hi Innovate, to one in trouble is art a railroad track• wreck and 811100th- 11. W. Becolier, BELMORE Activities this week — Red Cross quilting at the home of lilts. Ballagh Thursday afternoon, when two quilts were quilted, those belonging to Mrs. „Taelt The saute afternoon visiting curlers participated in a Bonspeil on the rink, Gorrie captured first prize,, l elntore 2nd and 3rd in war savings stamps. Supper and dinner were served at the manse. The ice was in splendid condition for the carnival Friday evening. Mrs. Bumstead and Mr. Plater as judges awarded the following prizes: Child's fancy dress, girls' Irene King, boys, Orval Shorter; ladies fancy dress, Mae Johann, gents, Myrtle Cathers; Child's comic costume, girls, Elva Reide boys, Jack Mulvey; ladies comic costume, Bill Cathers; national cos- tume, childs, Florence Horton, ladies, Marion Inglis; best dressed couple under 15, Betty Hunkin and Joyce. Holton; best dressed couple over 15, Mrs. Playter, Miss King; youngest skater in costume, Ruth Hewitt; old- est, Myrtle Ballagh; lucky ticket draw, Katherine Kennedy; race, girls under 15, Sada Mulvey, boys, Harry Abram; ladies over 15, Mary Abram, boys, Matt, Kennedy. Mr. Lyle Fitch and Lloyd McNeil of Tottenham, spent the week-end with friends. family. Jack Reid of Waterloo with , his Mission Band Saturday afternoon at the manse. Mrs. Alvin Fitch and Earl took dinner Sunday with Mary and Han- nah Stokes. M. Jeffrey tea, with Mrs. Reid and family. Mr: Hunkin, Audrey, Billy and Carl Douglas set out for Exeter Saturday but returned home after getting as far as Brussels. Mrs. Gordon Mulvey attended the shower at Clifford 'on Thursday even- ing held in• honour of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Metcalf, recently married at Kitchener, Baptist Church Rev. John Lucas, Pastor SUNDAY, MARCH 28 11 a.m. --"The Potterl and his Marred Vessel." 7.30 iont. --"The 'Voice of the Good Shepherd." 10 am, — Sunday School. ainimenimmumenossanswazausr