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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-01-27, Page 8PAG I HT. Two Shows Saturday Night Thursday, Friday, Saturday, January 27, 28, 29 WHITECHURCH Mrs. J. F. McLean spent a few days recently with her daughter, Mrs. S. H. Cross of Walkerton. Wren Jean Welwood left this week- end for her position at Halifax, after spending a two-week furlough with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Wel- wood. 1111111.111111111111=1X11.111111111111101111111111111110 THE GREATEST ASSORTMENT YET! Valentines Galore sc 25c January Fur Coat Sale Our Annual January Fur Sale includes sev- eral good guaranteed coats. DARK MUSKRATS ELECTRIC SEALS AND MINK CHOKERS Discoun.t Less 20% January Cloth Coat Sale Tweeds, Fur Trims, and Tailored styles. Sites 12 to 44. This is the choke of our entire stock of English and Canadian cloths, SALE PRICE 20 PER CENT. OFF MODONWS — AT _ Smith's Economy Food Store READY-CUT LIPTON'S NOODLE MACARONI ..--. 4-lbs 25c SOUP MIX 2 "pkgs. 25c HAND-PICKED CHEES A RONI OR WHITE BEANS 4-lbs. 25c KRAFT DINNER — pkg. 190 YORK FROSTED FOODS Fresh Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Mc Kibbcms (Cards of Character) Also "Short Subjects". Matinee Saturday* afternoon at 2.30 p,m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 2 ALAN LADD HELEN WALKER — In Lucky Jordan" The story of a big-time racketeer caught in the draft. Also "Short Subjects". 41.1011111011111111MIONNIKOMIENOOOMINIS 41111111=1MilailffillIMIEREMORMINES. Mr. and Mrs. John Mason and family spent a day last week at Lon- don with het sister, Mrs. Kilpatrick, with her mother, Mrs.. Clarke, who has been ill with pneumonia. Mrs. A. Kirk, Mrs. J. D. Beecroft and her daughter, Miss Florence Bee- croft of Toronto, spent the week-end at the home of the .former's grandson, Lieut. F, _L. Creighton, who gradu- ated last week from. San Marcos, Texas, as a Flight Lieutenant, and with Mr. and MrS, • Oliver Kirk of Birmingham, Mich, Wren Velma Scott left last week after spending her two-week furlough with her father, Mr. Price Scott. The Women's Institute. held a very successful euchre and dance in the In- stitute Hall her on Thursday last, when 14 tables were played. Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Casemore were the win- ners at euchre for high points and Mrs. Walter Lott and Mr, Jas. Fal- coner for low points. The Red Cross Society held a quilting at the home of Mrs. Jas. Fal- coner on Wednesday last. The annual meeting of Chalmer's Presbyterian Church was held last week with , the minister, Rev. A. E. Wilson, as chairman and Gordon Mc- Gee as secretary. Reports showed the year had been a good one, the year ending with a surplus on hand. The meeting passed on honourarilirn Hof $25.00 for the minister. The, new members to the Board of Managers are John Simpson, Frank Coulter, Dawson Craig, Wm. R. Purdon. Gordon, McGee who has served as secretary for the past 10 years re- signed and Albert Paterson was ap- wzNoliAm ADvANczautts 00 KING' SKI SUITS Children's sizes 4 - 6x. $8.50 Separate Ski Slacks. Navy only. $3.95, $4.50 SNOW SUITS • One-piece Chinchilla $1.29 Girls' cotton combinations. — short sleeves, knee length, 89c 98c SWEATERS Penmans heavy wool pullovers, zipper closing, dark green, brown. $2.95 COMBINATIONS Boys' winter weight styled by Watson., Long BOYS' /REEKS Fine, all wool Breeks for school boys just the thing Dor winter wear , navy, brown, $3,95 Thursday, JAM 27th, 1944 BELGRAVE Presbyterian Church Annual The Annual Congregatoinal Meet- ing of Knox Presbyterian Church was held in the church, conducted. by the minister, Rev. Samuel Kerr of Brus- sels. Mrs. R. J, Scott acted as seer& tary and read the minutes of the last annual meeting and the financial state- ment for the year, Mrs. Joseph Dunbar •reported for the Women's Missionary Society, Sunday Schol and Mission Band. All reports indicated that_ the year had been a successful one, All allo- cations were met With a balance to start a new year, A letter of thanks was read from Mrs. A. Porterf4ld for the many ex- pressions of sympathy extended her in the death of her husband, Ross Anderson and Athol Bruce were appointed to the Board of Man- agers to replace Morris Leitch and Alex, Young. James Leitch was en- gaged as caretaker of the church, Institute Thanked by Soldiers The Home Economics meeting of the Belgtave Women's Institute was held in the Orange Hall with a good attendance, , The president, Mrs. Earl Anderson, c.onducted the meeting. The program was arranged by Mrs. 3, Wheeler and Mrs, H. Wheeler. Minutes of the November meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. CA, Procter. The financial report given by Mrs. 3, M. Coulte,s, showed a sub- stantial balance. Letters of thanks were read from Lloyd Mason ' Jack Taylor, Roy Arm- strong and Mel, Keating for fruit cake sent them at ClitistmaS. Cards' were sent to sick and shut-ins at Christmas. Blocks for a "IVIintsweep- er" quilt, were handed in and will be put together by Mrs,' 'Coultes and. Mrs. Procter, A nominating eotittnittee composed of Mrs. X. Keating, Mrs. S. Prtleter and Mrs, t. Anderson, was appointed. The roll call was responded to with "A. New Year's Resolution," A report of Red Cross work tom- A, Manning, 6th Line Forum The Sixth Line Farm Forum of E. Wawanosh met Monday evening at the home of Telford Cook, with an attend- ance of 17. Mrs. Geo. Wightman was in charge of the meeting. Bruce Scott gave the talk. Arville Taylor was in charge of the recreational period, Plans were made for making a survey of the section. The next meeting will be held at the home of Orville Taylor with Charles Smith in charge., • • ARENA, Activities ... 1,944 SKATING Tuesday and Thursday evening. • Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evelling HOCKEY/ (Juvenile) January 26 Goderich at Wingham January 31 Lucknow at Wingham ummoommonsommoma NOTICE! SHOULD ORDER ORDER SEED POTATOES NOW Supplies of Foundation and Founda- tion A seed for seed potato growers, and a Certified seed for table stock growers, are 'being held in 'Canada to meet estimated domestic demands, the Dominion Department of Agriculture states. Export 'demand for Canadian Certified Foundation A, and Certified Seed potatoes is ,.however, exceptionally strong this season, and, the Depart- inent advises potato growers to order their 1944 seed potato xequirements without delay. In fairness to produc- ers, and iii the interests of the indus- try, the export of seed potatoes will be permitted after March 1, while ex- port markets are still active. • The main objective of the Seed Potato Certification Service) states the Department, is to assist in the pro- duction of high quality seed for Cana- dian potato growers, but it is 'essential that orders should be placed while sup- plies are still available. Lists of growers having Certified, Foundation ' A, or Foundation seed- potatoes' for sale can be obtained from the\ Plant Protection Division, Depart- ment of Agniculture, Ottawa. BORN McLEAN — In Wingham General Hospital on Monday, January 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. Allen McLean, Glenannan, a son. 'Rastus: "Listen, woman' Didn't ah see yo' kissin' a no 'count piece o' trash las' night?" Liza: "Ewan, Rastus. It was so dark alt thought it was you." Rastas: "Come to think of it, inebbe 'twas--what time was dat?" WESTFIELD Mr. and Mrs, Frank Tamblyn, Jack and Margaret of Lonciesboro, visited on Saturday. with Mr. and Mrs, Bert Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Smith and Barbara of Goderich, visited Sunday With Ur. arid Mrs. J. L. McDowell. Mr. Ernest Snell is suffering front an attack of measles. Pte. Russel Cook of Ipperwash, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cook, Ur, Wm, Walden, Mr, Lloyd 'Wal, den, were London visitors oh Sunday, Little Donna Walden returned home, with them from Vittoria Children's Hospital, The 'Young People met on WedneS- day 'evening with 10 present, Social activities Were enjoyed. The devotion- al programme was under the leader. ship :of Arnold Cook, with Wintilfred Carripbell presiding at the piano, The Scripkire lesson runs 'read by 'Met Cook and prayer by Eileen Taylor. A Poem by Rois Radford. Topic by Donald Snell on the "Singing Church". The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. GLENANNAN Miss Elizabeth Paisley spent a few days last week visiting friends in Lon- don. Miss Bernice Appleby of Kincardine was a week-end guest with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Appleby. Mr. and Mrs. James 'Hardie and little son, visited.on Sunday•with Mrs. Harry Brown, The many, friends of Miss Jean Campbell, are pleased to know she is improving nicely having, undergone a serious operation in Victoria Hospital, London. Mrs. Stewart Jeffray of Wingham, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Rich. Affray. PHONE 161 Strawberries .. — 40c pkg. Raspberries _.....--___ 40c pkg. Green Peas 27c pkg. Wax Beans —__.---- 26c pkg. Hanna & Co.y Liinited pointed to succeed hun, he session report was presented by James Laid- law who stated that the ntembership, now stands at 151'i„ more than at the ; same time the year. previops. Mrs. Jas, MacGregor has been steadily improving in Winghain Hos- pital, after her recent accident, Tpr. Donald Ross and his friend, Tpr. George MacGregor, of London, spent the week-end with the .former's parents,- Mr. and 111frs, Robert Ross. Mr, ,Root. Henry Purdon of Lang- bank, Sask., spent the 'week-end with Mr, and Mrs, Roht, Purdon and other Wawanosh relatives, The regular monthly meeting of the W,M,S, of the United Church was held last Thursday at the home of Mrs, Ezra Seholtz, with Mrs, j, Gillespie in charge of the meeting, Mrs. Scholtz read the Scripture lesson and led in prayer for the missionaries, Mrs. Farrier had the topic," From Dawn to Dawn". Mrs, Lott sang-, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere", and Mrs. Schultz read, "A devotional book for children", and Mrs, Farrier gave-a piano solo- "Golden Bells", 'The meet- • ing was closed by prayer by the presi- dent, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cameron and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph CaMeron of Ash- field, spent'Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Mason Robinson. Mrs, Mac Ross held a Red Cross quilting at her home on Tuesday, and Mrs. Miles McMillan held one at her home on Thursday last. Mr. and Mrs. John. T. Currie ale- brated the sixty-fourth anniversary of their marriage on 'Wednesday last. Their daughter, Mrs. Galbraith held a Wedding dinner that day in their our with nephews and nieces as guests. The following attended: Mr. and Mrs. Harold Currie of Teeswater; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Currie, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Currie, Mrs. Russel Gaunt and Janet, and Jim, Ken and 'Miss Leah Currie. At dinner, Mr, Jim Currie gave the toast to the bride and groom of long ago. Both Mr. and Mrs. Currie are in excellent health and all enjoyed the special, family re-union, Their many friends in East Wawanosh extend con- gratulations and best wishes for many more such happy occasions. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the Presbyterian church, was held last Thursday at the,.home of Mrs. Ezra Welwood with Mrs. Roth:. Ross presiding. The theme of the meeting was Prayer, and Mrs. Mc- Innis read the- Scripture lesson. Mrs. Ross led in prayer and Mrs, Welwood led in the devotional period, "Your life is hid in Christ your Lord", and Miss Annie Kennedy led in prayer. Mrs. A. E. Purdon had the topic, "Prayer". Mrs. Jas. • Laidlaw gave a reading, "Cancelled Prayer", and Mrs. Robt. Mowbray had the talk on "Our work among Hungarians in Canada". The' meeting *as closed by repeating 'the Lord's Prayer in unison. Mrs. David Kennedy and Mrs. Jos. Tiffin were ill for a few .days last week, pleted since 'the last meeting was giv en, A paper on "Romentaking" was given by Mrs. Jack Wiekstead, Read- lugs were given by Mrs. J. IVIielde an, Mrs. N. Keating. A guestionaire on "Home Eeon- ()lilies" was conducted by Mrs. S, Procter, The next meeting will be held at thy home of Mrs, C. Logan, Lunch was served by Mrs, N. Walsh, Mrs, R„MacKenzie and Mrs, i 4 r• : la NOW IS THE TIME FOR RADIO REPAIR PATTISON , Radio Service Phone 171 Baptist Church Rev. John Lucas, Pastor • SUNDAY, JAN. 30th ii a.m. — "The Meaning of,, Church Membership". 7.30 p.m. — "The Origin of John's Baptism". Baptismal Service. 10 a.m.—Sunday School. All are invited. Mrs. C. a Wade spent a few days with relatives in Fordwich. LAC. Gibson Armstrong has gradu- ated with honors from a wireless school in Calgary and has been trans- ferred to Jarvis, Ontario. LAC, Jack Armstrong of Centralia, visited with his patents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Arm- strong, Raised Money for Cigarette Fund A good crowd attended the euchre and dance held in the Forester's Hall in aid of the Overseas Cigarette Fund. Prizes for high score in the cards were won by Mrs. Jesse Wheeler and James Coultes. Prize for a lucky `Spot Dance' was won by Miss Jean McCallum and Stewart • Chamney. Door prizes went to Mrs. Ray Craw- ford and Alex. McBurney, The Huron Ramblers orchestra sup- plied the music, As this store will be closed during the months of February and March, will all who have left watches for repair please call for them prior to February 1st if possible, - Store hours: 1 to 6 PAIL Nirilliaine Jewellery. ankle length, ant! cotton, sleeves, - 12. Snow Suits with helmet, $6.50 GIRLS' DRESSES Fore Girls 7 - 12, Junior frocks 'in crepes, feather flannels., $3.50, $4.50 Sizes 1, 2, 3. red, blue. 0 0 Miss Doris CullitOn visited on Sat- urday, with her aunt and uncle,,' Mr. and Mrs. Carl Douglas at Belmore. Mr. Allan McLean is at present a patient in Wingham Hospital. Allan's many friends are glad to know he is making a satisfactory recovery. Mrs. Harry Brown spent a day re- cently in Kitchener 'visiting friends. English Pipes, Pouches, Billfolds and Key Cases — at Haselgroves SMOKE SHOP FREE DELIVERY Spinach 29c pkg. . ...... 8c pkg. Green' Beans 27c pkg. Asparagus Tips --_-- 37,c pkg. • FORE CITY BAXING MAPLE LEAF' TENDER I FOREST R -,...... 22-oz. jar 35c FLAKE LARD --...,,.. Ib, 20c PAT-A,PAN PASTRY R013IN ROOD QUICK .. . — FLOUR ..,„. . 24-lb. bag 79c COOKING OATS 5-1b. bag 29c Smith's Four O'Clock Black Tea — ..... 1/2-lb. 40c Rex Fresh Ground Coffee . — ............. lb. 53c Club House Pudding Powder , — e. . 4 pkgs. 25c FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Size 285's NAVEL CALL 1,VAXED FORMA ORANGES, doz. Sic TURNIPS -- 24bs, for k DOMESTIC 0 SIZE 220's NAVEL CALL SPY APPLES 8.1bs, 23c FORMA ORANGES, floe, 42e NEW timmsvinek No. 1 Potatoes 15.1b. peek 47c 75 lb, bag $2.20 SIZE 200's CALL FRESH tCEBERO LARGE FORMA LEMONS .„ 4 for 15e' HEAD LETTUCE „— head 17e RAT/ON COUPONS VALID VI-IuttatiAz JANUARY'. 2/ Sugar, Nos. to 24, Tea. br Coffee, to 29. Eater, Nos. 42 to 47. IVIZat,- Nos. 30 to 30, Preserves, Nam 1 to it