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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-03-02, Page 8kleng • p4 Nag( proudest produoi6k, $ all1 tk, IRVING BERLINS Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 2, 3, 4 - Special - STARRING '?EN OF THE ARMED tORCES GEORGE MURPHY • JOAN LESLIE • it RONALD REAGAN ,:EOHE TOBIAS-ALAN liAlE•CHARLES BUTTERWORTH... liATE.WIT tirrAlizgliae,Mgrigt2.111 Fr AM bY IIICK L. WARNERAND.HAL B. WALLIS * .1k " MICHAEL ORTIZ tonoma........••••••ewri Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. exmanawax, Amiwczawnaminimr Vieme.mtaax•••tramis Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 6, 7, 8 GENE TIERNEY GEORGE MONTGOMERY - In "China Girl" Romance in Mandalay. Also "Canada Carries On". NADIANAT,RE C USS This is Red Cross Week. Give generously as the need grows. BLUEVALE'S POPULAR STORE JOSEPH CHILVERS - GENERAL MERCHANT Phone: Wingham 609R2. Brussels 30R10. WHITE SAXONY FLANNELLETTE, 36 wide ....'_ . -., 25c yd. BOYS SWEATERS , $1.00 to $1.25 MENS OVERALLS . ......__ ........ ___-__ ....-__ ........... . ..... $1.95 to $2.55 BATTING FOR QUILTS 39c, 49c, 59c BEST QUALITY GRAY WOOL BLANKETS ..._ $6.95 each BEACON RAT KILL, Means Sure Death to Rats ..._ . _ .... __ 35c GLASS PIE PLATES ______ .. _-__---- ..... ... 25c and 35c each GOOD QUALITY BUTCHER KNIVES $1.10 PERFECTION COCOA 1-lb. tins 25c BLUE RIBBON COCOA 1-lb. tins 25c WHEAT NUGGETS . 3/4 bushel 39c HARRY HORNES PUDDING POWDERS 10c CLUB HOUSE OLIVES, 6-oz. jar 29c AYLMER GRAPE JELLY 25c 1/2 -lb 38c BLUE RIBBON TEA Extra Special Thurs., Fri. and 'Sat. Only AYLMER GREEN PEA SOUP 2 for 19c BLUE BOY C.OFFEE 1-lb 34c ROYAL YORK COFFEE 1-lb 37c COOPERS DRI KILL NOW IN STOCK BLUEVALE of Duff this week for the meet- ing of the Red Cross Unit. The presi- dent, Mrs. W. J. Johnston, conducted the business The sum of $5.00 was Red Cross Unit Meeting Sixteen ladies gathered at the home • The Cry To-day Is- increased Farm Production Por many years, we have been serving farm- ers of this community with the drugs and chemicals, which have enabled you to make this section a productive one. To-day we offer you in addition, the pro- ducts made available by modern scientific research and experiment. Such famous names in the veterinary field, as the following, appear on our stock packages : Lederle Laboratories ; Parke Davis 8t Co, ; Dr. Bells and Pratts Medicines ; Rex Wheat Germ. Ask us for pamphlets and information. IVicitibbcotis Phone 53- Wingharn PHONE. 161 - FREE DELIVERY - AT _ Smith's Economy Food Store YORK BULK FINE , HAWE'S PASTE SOAP FLAKES , ....... -... lb. 15c FLOOR WAX ..... 1-lb. tin 47e• f MAPLE LEAF HAWE'S LEMON TOILET SOAP 3 cakes 14c OIL POLISH 12-oz, btl. 25i Kellogg's Family Special 1 pkg, Corn flakes Free with 1 pkg. bran flakes and 1 pkg. all-wheat 25c AYLMER CHCIICE FREE RUNNING OR APPLE JUICE btl, 140 IODIZED SALT 2-lb. pkg. 8c TENDERFLAKE MAPLE VITA-B WHEAT LEAF LARD lb. 17e GERM CEREAL... 3-lb. bag 256 smaionemem.- Robin Hood Quick Cooking Oats .. 5-1b. bag 29c Ready-Cut Macaroni 4-113s. •25c Lipton's Noodle Soup Mix , 2 pkgs. 25c KRAFT CHOICE QUALITY DINNER ... ...... fs ........... ..... pkg. 19c PUMPKIN ..-....- large tin 15c VANCAMP Kraft Canadian or Velveeta TOMATO SOUP tin 10e CHEESE --........„ q4b. pkg; 21c FOR THAT VERY SPECIAL MEAL TRY YORK FROSTED FOODS Freak frozen Wak beans, green beans, asparagui, green peas, corn. Mt-cob, kernel Cern, Sphiath, raspberries, strawberries. • Maple Leaf Skin-on Weiners 1.0*4110.0.•11V4i4 lb. 29c Good Quality Large Bologna . . . lb. 25c FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ORANGES - LEMONS - GEAPEPEUIT NEW CAEEAGE NEW CAItEOTS TOMATOES - WAXED TURNIPS APPLES LETTUCE - CELERY, ETC. RATIOt COUPON VALID TatIltSDAV, lkitAECH 2 Sugar, lloK to 28. Tea, ROLL. to 26 'arid El and az Preserves, Not, Ito 15, • Butter, NOS. 50 to 53. Junior Red Cross The local branch' of the Junior Red, Cross under the leadership of the teachers of our school has made a fine contribution since its organization, Once a year its members have made special effort to -which the public are invited. This year 'on the evening of March 14th they are ofefring a novel evening-a concert, a penny sale. and ,a dance featuring Arnold' Earl and his orchestra. Sticcessful Bonspeil The local Curling Club put on their- annual Bonspeil on Wednesday of last .week. 13 rinkS were in attendance. The visitors coming from Palmerston, Fordwich ,Gorrie and Belmore. Geo. Gallaway and, his rink of Ben Mc- Guire, Harry •Hastie and Manfiedl PAGE luau WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, March ?ftd 1944 Collection $48.75 For Famine Fund At the morning service in the United Church, Rev. Campbell Tavener spoke. on the 'subject, "The' Cross of Christ, a stumbling block" from the text, 1 Cor. 1-23. "we preach Christ 'cruci- fied unto the Jews a stumbling block". Th e special offering for the India and ChinaFamine and relief fund amount- ed to $48.75, gratefully received as a donation from he 13. B. Club. at Browntown and the same amount from the )r.P.LT, of the united Church, The ladies decided to make marmalade as a contribution to the refreshments at the Blood Donor Clinic at Wingham. Donations of sugar will 'be received by Miss Scott, any quantity large or small will be accepted. An effort is being made to 'have the Blood Donors in this district for the Clinic at Wingham better organized and Mrs. M, L, Aitken was .elected =wooer of the ,committee. W, J. Johnston is lain the chair- man for Bluevale and district for the National Red Cross Cairmaign, With a few exceptions the same canvassers as in previous years will work, Dur- ing the afternoon a quilt was com- pleted, Mrs. Edward Johnston spent few days this past week at Gorrie with her sister, Mrs.. Whitfield, who has been ill for some months .and has re- cently suffered a stroke 9f paralysis, Mrs, James Master of Parkhill, is visiting with her parents, Mr, :and Mrs, John Hall, Mrs, Norman Hoover and son Mur- ray, of .Brussels,' were Sunday ;visitors with her mother, Mrs, Milton Smith, Mr, and Mrs. Clene Yeo and daugh- ter, Marie of Paisley, were Sunday visitors with relatives and • friends here. The Need :Grows 'as 'Victory Nears Only the. Red Cross meets the need for vital life-saving food, prisoners of war parcels, medi- cines, comforts, blOod serum and nursing-4-now greater than ever as Victory nears, The Canadian Red Cross is YOUR Red Cross-supported - by YOUR dollars, which it applies efficiently to the relief of human suffering The work must go onl Day of Prayer Service Held The World Day of Prayer Service was observed in the United Church with Mrs. W. 3, Johnston, president of the W,M.S. of the United Church and 'Mrs. Raymond Elliott, president of the W.M.S. of the Presbyterian 'Church acting as leaders. Prayer was offered by Mrs, R. F. Garniss and Mrs. Geo. 0. Thornton. Mrs, Walter Smillie read a paper prepared by Rev. F. G. Fowler on the theme, "The Lord nondered that there was no inter- cessor." It dealt with the subject, (1) Myrrh, for sorrow; (2) Frankincense, for Intercession, and (3) Gold, Inter- cession for the refining of the spirit of mankind. A fitting solo, "The Beautiful Garden of Prayer" was sung by Mrs. J, Wickstead accompanied by Mrs. Carl Johnston. Institute Meets March 7th The monthly meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held on Tues- day, March 7th, at 2,30 o'clock at the home of Mrs,'Wilson Thornton, The programme on Citizenship, is being prepared by Mrs, Stanley Gallaher. Mrs, Mary Robertson will give a talk and demonstration on "making a but- ton-hole" and will be followed by a button-hole contest. Ladies are asked to bring their needle and thimble, Visitors are always welcome. Attended Funeral. Mr, Robert Shaw was in Valtnerston on Friday attending the funeral of his half-sister, Mrs. Sarah Adeline Clarke, who passed away at the home of her daughters, Mrs. J. a Horning, To- ronto, and' Miss Mary A. Clarke, sup- erintendent of Ontario Women's In- stitutc. Other relatives attending the funeral. were, Mrs. Robert Shaw,-Mrs. Arthur ShaW, Mrs, lames Peacock, Fleming Johnston, Ralph, Prank sod Alex Shaw, The service was held from St, Paul's Anglican Church, Burial took place, hi the Palmerston cemetery, Clip This For Reference For the information of readers in general, here is a list of public holi- days in 1944: Good Friday, April „7; Victoria Day, Wednesday, May 24; Dominion Day, Saturday, July 1; Civic Holiday, Monday, August 7;' Labor Day, Monday, September 4; Thanks- giving Day, Monday, October 9 (prob- able date); Christmas, Monday, De- cember 25th. WROXETER Mr, and Mrs. Charles Warwick of Morris, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs, A. J. Hooper. Mrs. J. H. Wade who has spent the past, month visiting at Detroit, return- ed last week. Mrs. P. S. MacEwen of Bluevale, visited on Thursday last at the home of Miss B, Shearer, Mrs, Wm. Cameron who has spent the past month with her sister and brother, Miss E. and Mr, G, Mac- Ewen, left for her home in Arcala, Sask., Thursday of last week. Mr. Arthur and Mr. Frank Rae who have spent several weeks visiting their mother, ;Mrs. James Wray and other friends, left for their homes in. Saskatchewan a few .days ago. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton, Mr. Jno. MacNaughton, .also Mrs. J. H. Wade, visited Fordwich friends on Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wright expect to leave 'shortly for Woodstock where they will reside, having sold their residence to Mr. Thos. McMichael. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Hart and sons, spent Sunday with Mr. Hart's sister, Mrs. Angus Carmichael and Mr. Car- michael of Go.derich, Mrs. Robert Edgar of Gar lie.. is spending some' time at the honie of her daughter, Mrs. Win. Wright in town. ;The Women's Institute will hold their March meeting Thursday; 3; pan,. of this. week at the home of Mrs. J.. H.. Wylie. Day of Proyer • There was a good attendance' at the' World Day of Prayer Service which for this community was held' in the United Church school room. Flowers from Mrs. J. N. Aliens home bright- ened the school room. The theme, "and the Lord wondered that there was no intercessor," Soft music was It Makes No Difference What Make or Size Your Radio-- We Are Equipped fro Repair It. Pattison Radio Service Phone 171 played by Miss Kay Hazelwood 'who *was pianist for the meeting. Mrs.. Munroe as leader of the meeting, told of the beginning of this 'Annual Day of Prayer. Mrs. F. H. Scherk led in the second .part "Myrrh-for Sorrow"; Mrs. I MacEwen followed with `,'Frankincense-for Intercession".' Mrs. A. Meahen and Mrs. Gordon. Gibson offered special 'prayers. The guest. speaker, Mrs., McKerrol of. Moles- worth, gave an inspiring address, her subject, "The power or value• of pray- er." Mrs. Jno. Gowdy of Salina then led in the 3rd part of the.programme, "Gold-Intercession for the refining of the spirit of mankind," Mrs. Gt. Mc- Cutcheon and.Mrs. D. S. MauNaugh- ton favored with a duet "Ivory Palac- es". Mrs, Edwin Bennett ledi 'in a Litany of praise and Thanksgiiwing.. Miss Mary MacDonald sang "Giive to, us Peace." Prayer for the government of our nation was given by Mrs. Wm, Hart followed by the National Antheint.The benediction was pronounced by Mrs.. Allen Munroe, Women's Missionary Society, ' The March meeting of the .W.M,.S. will be held in the church parlors. on Thursday, March 9th, at 3 p,rn, Mrs. Gilbert Howes will have charge of the meeting. C. G. I. T. Meeting. ' The regular meeting of the C., G. I. T. was held , at the home of !Mrs. Vernon Denny on Thursday, February 24th. The president, Alice Howes, presiding. The meeting opened with the Purpose and prayer followed by the singing of the, hymn, "Where cross the crowded ways of life." The scrip- ture found in Matthew,, chapter 4, verses 8-12 was read by Mary Meahen. Gilberta. Howes then read a poem, followed by a story ;by Thelma Denny 'about bombed-out Christians. Prayer was given by Alice Howes. "Rise up 0 men of God" was the second hymn, Gilberta Howes conducted' a Bible contest. Audrey Wade gave a very interesting talk on the life of Joieph, The story period next month will .be taken by Thelma Denny. During the business period plans were made for the skating party which will be held Thursday, March .2nd, at 8 pan, There rvill be music supplied and proceeds are4or our local library. Plans were made for a refreshment booth. The members invite everyone in the 'community to come to the party. The remainder of the evening was spent in quilting. The meeting closed with singing the hymn "0 Taps let" me walk with Thee. Taps and the National Anthem. Red erns§ Shipment The 'February ,quota shipped last week from local work rooms 'contained the following: 12 mints including 0 contributed by 4th line ,group and 1 from Salein group; 22 girls tight dresses; 11 suits pyjamas; 1 pr. girls bloomers; 2 pinafore dresses; 2 girls'; Distribute ,BOX Social Proceeds The weekly meeting of the Y. P. U. on Thursday evening was under the direction of the president, Fleming Johnston. Mrs, Geo, Hetherington ,gave the Scripture reading. Carl Johnston conducted the Bible Quiz. It was voted to divide the proceeds of the recent box social among the fol- lowing: the Famine Fund for China and India, the Milk for Britain Fund, the Junior Red Cross of Bluevale School, the Bluevale unit of the Red Cross, and the Y,P.U. The topic for discussion was activities of the society for the balance of the season and some interesting suggestions were made. "Voice of God" Subject The Sunday morning service in Knox Presbyterian Church was con- ducted by Rev. F. G. Fowler. He spoke on the higher and the lower interpretation of the voice of God, basing .his remarks on the text: John 12:29. The %, people therefore that stood by and heard it, said that it thundered; otherg said an Angel spake to him, 4 Y. P. U. Conducted Service The Y. P. U. conducted the evening service in the United Church on Sun- day with the'president, Fleming John- son in charge. The scripture lesson with explanation, was read by Mrs. Russel Barnard, and Robert Shaw led in prayer. A reading was contributed by Percilla Mann and Mrs. George Hetherington and Mrs. R. H. McKin- non sang a duet, "The Church -,by the Road".-a talk on "Our Heritage. She spoke of the pioneer settlers in this district; the settlement and growth of the townships of Morris and Turn- berry; the building of homes, schools. and churches, showing the influence of the churches to the present time. Rev. C Tavener closed the meeting with prayer. Baptist Church Rev. John Lucas, Pastor SUNDAY, MARCH 5th 10 a.m.-Sunday School, 11 a.m. - "Character and Con- duct." 7.30 p.m.-"The Rescuee -of Lot" All are invited. AIINMEMINIZEMBEStagEMINSEMSEW Aims= sommissmionsissamossiosissm ismosmeavoimagoinummet ARENA Activities ... 1944 SKATING Tuesday and Thursday evening. Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening as. his space contributed by: give Generoudy! KING'S Irwin won first prize. A Belmore rink skipped by Clark Renwick with Geo. Ingles, Ivan Haskins, Jack RenwiCk,, were second. A Palmerston group with Mr. Laurence as skip, won third prize. Wilf. Nash, Wilfred King, Ken, Hastie and Arthur Stephens from • Gcarie coming fourth. The ladies of St. James Anglican Guild served ex- cellent meals. Sm oker's Sundries Magazines Haselgrove's SMOKE SHOP • 4 blouses; 1 pr. Childs mitts; 2 pr. sea- man's stockings, 26"; 6 pr. Air Force .gloves;...6 pr. Army sox; 1 turtle-neck sweater; 2 pr., mitts. .1