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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-04-08, Page 8WHITECHURCH 'Mr. W. R. Farrier sold his farm last week to Mr, Armstrong of Teeswater. Mr. Farrier will hold a sale next week -as Mr. Armstrong gets possession on April 20. Little Betty Newman of Wingham is spending this week with Mrs. Al- din Purdon. Jas. Morrison, who has been tot Newfoundland, and his wife, Mrs, Morrison of Toronto, spent a few days last 'week with ,his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Morrison, and his mother, annompaniied them back to Toronto on Saturday. Red Cross quiltings were held at the Soines of Mrs. Herb Laidlaw, Mrs. George White, and Mrs. Thos. Moore last week. aptist Church Rev. John Liacas,Pastor SUNDAY, APRIL 11th 11 a.m. — Pilgrims Snider and Franklin. 7.00 p.m. — When God Speaks. Sunday School 10 a.m. We invite you to come to church WE SERVICE Afteiteloe Rdea?' PATTISON Radio Service Phone 171 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 8, 9, 10 ERROL FLYNN ALEXIS SMITH '11 "Gentleman Jim" The life of the fighter James J. Corbett who was known in Ms time as "Gentleman Jim". Also "Short Subjects". Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday April 12, 13, 14 DONNA REED EDWARD ARNOLD In _ "Eyes In The Night" A melodrama that has espionage for its ther — Also "Edgar Kennedy" "Cartoon" "Musical" aster A c cessories PENMANS SOCKS New Spring Socks made by Penmans are welcome news. Styled for comfort with Lastex tops, they supply the demand for smart appearance and long wear, Rayons, Wools, Terries.. 55c - 75c Regular Half-Hose In. Wool And Cotton 55c ARROW WHITE SHIRTS True style leaders all . year round, but particularly for Easter. A fine white Arrow Shirt knows no rival. 2.50 - 3.00 - 3.50 ARROW TIES Dress up your old suit with a new Tie. And the New Arrow Ties are all that you could ask, whether you have a flare for colour or prefer neat, conservative patterns. 1.00 BOW TIES are among the new arrivals for the style conscious, in an attractiye range of patterns. 1.00 KING'S JAMESTOWN Mr, William Grainger of Weston, and Mr. Clarence Grainger of Wal- ton, were week-end visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Grainger, Miss Doris McAllister of Listowel, spent the week-end at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hayden and family have moved to the farm where they recently resided. Mrs, Lloyd Workman of Weston, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Fleming Grainger. Mrs. John Rutherford and little son, who spent the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Savage, has returned to her home. - Mrs. John Campbell of Winthrop, is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Gordon Holt. Mrs. Everett Spading of Gorrie, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Balfour. Mrs, James McCutcheon of Listowel has been spending a few clays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Mc- Lennan. A social evening was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John • Fraser, Tuesday evening of last week for the purpose of raising money to be used for war purposes. Mrs. Fraser had donated a quilt, and tickets were sold on it amounting to $14.00. The pro- ceeds of the evening and quilt amount- ed to better than $27.00. BLUE VALE W. M. S. Thankoffering Meeting The Easter Thankoffering meeting of the W. M. S. of Knox Presbyterian Church was held at the Manse on Thursday afternoon, The president, Mrs, Raymond Elliott presided. The scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Burns Moffatt and. Mrs. Cameron Adams led lin prayer. Mrs. Ewart McKercher gave a special message on the subject "Prep- aration for Missionary Work after the War." She outlined some of the work done by Chinese women, when China stood alone at war, the sacrifices made by the women of Russia, Greece and occupied' France, and suggested a bet- ter understanding of these women. She advised pray more, work harder, forgive our enemies and keep those who have helped us. Two vocal numbers with guitar ac- companiment were contributed by Miss* Ruth Lucas and Mrs. Stanley Moffatt. An effective Easter Pantomine. "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross" was enacted by Mrs. F. G. Fowler, Mrs., Love, Mrs. Adams, Mrs, Burns Mof- fatt, Miss Ruth Lucas, Mrs. W. H. McKinney and Miss Olive Scott, Mrs, Peter MacEwan offered the closing prayer. A social time was en- joyed at the close when refreshments were served. FUR STORAGE Your ixtr coat carefully stored and insured at lowest cost, Also agents for Jackson's fine cleaning, dyeing of all clothing, rugs, curtains, etc. Hanna's Ladies Shop ./ molt Ottio 01=10===l0=01===101:1tOr''''10=0 Mov•Vtod.-tt,4- •dtklt I. 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JAVEX INFANTS FOOD ,„ 5' tins 25c CONCENTRATE ....., bottle 15c AYLIVIER TOMATO OR SNOWFLAKE VEGETABLE SOUP - 'tin 10c AMMONIA .....,..,... 5 .pkgs. 25c — Fresh Fruits and Vegetables — HEAD LETTUCE 2 for Mc • CHOICE LEMONS 4 for 17c GREEN CELERY ... bch. lie GRAPEFRUIT .... 4 for 25c COOKING ONIONS, 4 lbs. 25c NEW CARROTS ,., bunch 10c DELICIOUS' APPLES doz. 24c Florida Oranges 252's doz. 38c YORK FROSTED FRUITS and VEGETABLES TRY THEM FOR THAT SPECIAL MEAL ,P77.1 • . Thursday, April ,8th,, 1943 e. Woman's Association Met Thursday The April meeting of the Woman's Association of the United Church was held in the school. room on Thursday afternoon. The president, Mrs, Alex McCrackin in the Chair. After an opening hymn, Mrs, W. J. Peacock read a scripture passage, Reports were heard from the secretary and the treasurer, "Appreciating our Bless- ings" was the subject of an address given by Mrs. W. 3. Johnston. Read- ings were given by Mrs. Jim Breck- enridge, Mrs. George Hetheriegton and Mrs. George Fell, All jollied in repeating the Lord's. Prayer in closing, Men's Club Given Fine Address The Bluevale and District Men's ChM lied its regular meeting on Thursday evening, April 1st in the school room of the United Church. The vice-president, Mr. W. J. John- ston, presided. Mr. Earle of Ethel was the guest artist, he gave instrumental selections and conducted tonominity singing. Rev, C. Tavener safig,a solo and Rev. F. G. Fowler gave a reading. otzto The special speaker was Mr. C, A. and Mrs,. John Gillespie who celebrat- ed their sixty-second wedding anniver- sary quietly, on Tuesday. Wingham Fire. Brigade answered a call on Monday morning to extinguish a fire in the chimney of Mr. James Wilson's home, after their own . chemical extinguisher was exhausted. Mr, U. MeBurney unloaded a car of Canada Packers fertilizer at the station here on Monday. Pte. Alfred. Masoi of Camp Borden, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mason and was unable to return to, camp on Monday on account of flu. On Monday evening, last week, the final meeting of the Farm Forum was held at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. Jno, Purdon, where a pot-luck supper was served to thirty of the members and their families. Gordon Elliott, Charlie Leaver, Al, din. Purdon; Mason Robinson, Leslie Wightman and Lawrence Taylor, all of the E, Wawanosh Farm Forums, attended a Federation meeting at Mor- ris Township Hall on Monday and all were interested in the addresses on larger school areas and free dental care for school children in the town- ships. The young people of E. Wawanosh met last Wednesday in the Red School to welcome Mr. and Mrs. John Currie the newlyweds, to the com- munity, During the evening they were presented with a miscellaneous kitchen shower and the evening was spent in cards and dancing, Mr. and Mrs Earle Caslick and family of Culross, Mr. and Mrs. Wal- lace Conn and daughter of Langside and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott of Ripley, spent Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Thos. Hill Mrs. Scott stayed to visit with her parents for a few days this week. Mr, and Mrs. Harold Johnston and sons of Lucknow, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Will Conn, Corp. Orland Paterson of Camp Borden spent the week-end at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Win. Taylor. Orland expects to go to Pet- awawa Camp this week. Many will be interested to know that Mr, Kenneth Laidlaw, who went through an operation in St. Thomas Hospital two weeks ago, was able to return to his home at Fingal on Sat- urday last. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coultes and children visited with Mr. Robert Car- rick and Miss Susan at Lucknow on Sunday. Pte. Elroy Laidlaw arrived home from Winnipeg on Monday to spend a ten day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Jas, Laidlaw and then he goes to Ottawa. Mrs. Calvin Robinson, who spent last week with •her patents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Purdon, returned to her home at Windsor on Saturday Many old friends in E. Wawanosh will extend sympathy to Mr. George Roberts, managing director of the Wingham Foundry, who spoke on the subject, "Capital and Labour." He emphasized the important part each las to play in the industrial life of the nation, showing how one was depend- ent. on the other. The principal which would maintain the best relationship between these two groups was the. ap- plication of "The Golden Rule," After the address there was an in- teresting discussion, when many ques- tions were asked and answered. The meeting closed with singing the Nat- ional Anthem. Red Cross Shipment The March Red Cross shipment consisted of 15 suits pyjamas, 5 pantie dresses, 2 quilts, 1 pr, socks, 23 sweaters knitted from yarn supplied by Win gh am.. , Discussed Daylight Saving The president Fleming Johnston, conducted the meeting of the Y. P. U. in the United Church on Friday even- ing. Following the devotional period a program of games was carried out and a discussion on the question "Does Daylight Saving Save Day- light?" Five Join Church Communion service was .observed in the United Church on Sunday morn- ing, conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. Tavener. Five new members were re- ceived into. the felloWship of the Church, „Mrs. George Fell, Mrs. George Hetherington, Billy Gallaher, June Shiell and Wendell Stamper. Mr. Tavener based his message on the text: Luke 24-13. "Two of them went that same day to a village called Em- mans." Sunday School Reopened Rev. F. G. Fowler conducted the regular Sunday morning service in Knox Presbyterian Church, speaking front the text, "and the Lord God former man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man beearne.a living soul," Sunday School reopened with an average attendance. Young People Conducted Service The Sunday evening service was conducted by members of the Young People's Society with the president, Billy Adapts presiding. The Scripture lesson was read by Miss Margaret Messer and Miss Jean. Elliott led in prayer. The Missionary topic was taken by the president. It was the life story of a young Brahman in In- dia, how he became interested in hav- ing women in India educated and the result of his labors. A duet was sung by 'Misses Ruth Luca§ anal Margaret Messer. Pte. Relisson Falconer of Camp Borden spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer, Many were sorry to hear that Mr. John Kilpatrick of Lucknow had broken his leg on Thursday last, He was unloading fertilizer and some of the bags slipped against his leg and broke both bones a few inches above the ankle. He has it in a cast' at r,resent, and is at his home. Trooper Donald Ross and Trooper Bob Ross of Camp Borden, spent the week-end" at their homes here. Among those who attended the fun- eral of the late Mrs. Albert Paterson on Thursday last were, Mr. Archie Paterson, Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Paterson, Kincardine, and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Stanley, Kincardine; Mr. and, Mrs. John Turner and family of Kitch- ener; Mr. Albert McQuaid, Lucknow and Mr. and Mrs. Richard McWhin- ney and Mr. Dave and Mr. Bert Mc- Whinney, Mr. and Mrs. Will Reid and Mabel and Bert Reed of Ashfield; Mr. Will Scott and Miss Marvel of Holy- rood, and Miss Susan Kilpatrick of Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Irwin and son, and' Mr. Jas. Irwin and 'daughter Mary of Huron Twp., spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Dan Martin and Pte. Malcolm McNeil and Mrs. Mc- Neil and family, spent the week-end there. Rev. Henry Martin and- Mrs. Austin also spent a few days this week Ft the Martin home. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler of Morris, spent Sunday with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Robinson. The warm weather of last week stopped the sap from running. Mrs. Hector Purdon reecived word on Monday of the death of her father, Mr. House of Meaford, having passed away in Toronto General Hospital. Floyd Griesbach of Collingwood, president of United Farm People of Ontario, will speak over CKNX on Rural Schools, on Sunday, April 11, at 6.00 to 6.30. We extend congratulations to Mr. Irwin. Mr-s. Irwin passed away on ,. Sunday at their home in Wingham and. the funeral was held on Ti estlay Winghant Cemetery.. ,Mr, George Jacques of Preston, spent the week-end with his .parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Jacques,. Miss Mildred McCienaghan of Ford- wich, spent the week-end at her home here. MORRIS. Mrs, Carl 'Johnston and daughter, spent a few days with her sister and brother-in-law at Windsor. Mr, Russel Barnard of the Air Force is home for a couple weeks with his parents and other friends, Mr, and Mrs, Edward Barnard at- tended the wedding of their son Rus- sel at Mildmay on Monday, A number have been making maple syrup and report a very good sap run. Mr, Frank McQuillan of the Air visited with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr, and Mrs, Carl Johnston. 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The next meeting will be held on Friday, April 30th, when an. Easter programme will be presented. A hearty invitation is extended to visit- ors. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. from Trenton for the week-end, Rev, Campbell Tavener attended the meeting of the Ministerial Association at Wingham on Monday. Flight Sergeant Russel Barnard of Prince Edward Island, is with his par- ents, (Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barnard. 409314111111111111111111111 NEW SHIPMENT of English Pipes Received $1.25 & $1.50 Omar Haselgrove's SMOKE SHOP