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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-03-23, Page 8GOOD RECEPTION IS YOURS .'If You Call PATTISON Radio Service Phone Ill For Radio Repairs PHONE 161 FREE DELIVERY MN Mats —AT = Smith's Economy Food Store FRESH ROASTED MAPLE LEAF TOILET PEANUTS IN SHELL lb. 25c SOAP .... ....—.. 3 cakes 14c ROBIN HOOD QUICK I FINE QUALITY YORK OATS 5-1b. bag 29c SOAP FLAKES .“ . —...._ lb. 15c CHOICE QUALITY — 30% SUGAR SYRUP . BLUEBERRIES 22z. 33c (NO RATION , COUPONS REQUIRED) CANADIAN TENDERFLAKE MILD CHEESE --- lb. 31c MAPLE LEAF LARD lb. 17c READY-CUT , If PAT-A-PAN PASTRY MACARONI ---- -— 4 lbs. 25e FLOUR 24-1b. bag 79c REX COFFEE Fresh ground — — lb. 49c Smith's Four O'clock BLACK TEA 1/2-1b. 40c AYLMER EATMORE WHEAT VEGETABLE SOUP tin 11c BERRIES 5-lb. bag 25c PRONTENAC WHITE AYLMER INFANT'S SERVIETTES '70's, 2 pkgs. 25c STRAINED POODS 3 tins 25c FRESH FRUITS AND„VEGETABLES — SIZE (r 22 s NAVEL NEW TEXAS CAL. ORANGES doz. 45c CARROTS — lb 9d FIRM LARGE SIZE 96's MARSH SEED- HEAD LETTUCE ea. 120 LESS GRAPEFRUIT for 21c NEW CABBAGE LEMONS CELERY RIPE. TOMATOES APPLES - WAXED TURNIPS RHUBARB - RADISHES — RATION' COUPONS VALID THURSDAY, MARCH 16 — Sugar; Nos. 1 to 28. PrieerVeS, Nos. 1. to 16. Butter, 56 to 54 Tea, Noe, 1 to 0 and E41 to K.4. VAGE WINGHAM ADVAIWE-TI1VIES Thursday; March 2301, 194 SPRING SUITS Choose •them from— Rubinstein Lentheric or Adrienne Lines. Remember your man with Bachelor Shaving requisites — a Bill Fold—or Smoking Sundries. Its Time to Select Your Easter Cards do so now while there is a wide range from•which to choose For an Easter Remembrance Fancy Soap. Enchanting Cologne. Exotic Dusting Powder. Lovely Talcum. Face Powder. Lipstick. Rouge. McKibbons Mr. R. E. McKen- zie, representing Cam- bridge Clothes, will be at our store on Mon- day afternoon„ March 27th, This is your op- ' portunity to arrange for your new Cam- 'bridge suit or topcoat. It's a suit year for everyone. Young and old are enjoying the comfort and service of two-piece styles. LADIES' SUITS Dressmaker & tail- ored styles in tweeds, worsteds. $16,50 to 435.00 Tip Top — made to" measure $31.00 — AT YOUR SERVICE iihiaiMEMeanginnearEMENNEZIONI Drum STORE SUNDAY, MARCH 26 10 a.m.—Sunday School. 11 aan.—"The teaching of Jesus about His Death" 7,30 p.m.—"Living Waters". All are invited. Mrs. J. McGill spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. Margaret. Lowry at Dundas. Miss Ruth Wheeler, R.N., of Lon- don, is with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler. Dan Ferguson of Aldershot, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. John McGill.. A Red Cross quilting was held on Monday afternoon at the home of Miss Lena Stubbs, concession 4, Morris. 6th Line Forum The 6th Lin e Farm Forum group met at the home of Mel. Bradbern on Monday night. Cyrus Scott conduc- ted the meeting. It was decided that the meetings be discontinued after next week. for the summer months. LY ciiiikire• AT R Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 23, 24, 25 CHARLES COBURN MARGUERITE CHAPMAN In -- "My Kingdom for a Cook" Also "Short Subjects Charles. Coburn brings you an evening of hilarious comedy in this story of life and its problems. Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 27, 28, 29 — Double Bill — ELLEN DREW ROBERT PRESTON — IiI — "Night Plane from Chungking"-N' — And — EDDIE ALBERT ANNE SHIRLEY In — "Lady Bodyguard" 111111111111MMINEN1MINSW33111r 1013193113803111S11111111112 Better Clothes ForriYour Boy Yes Mother, that's-what you along with a multi- tude of others have been looking for, better cloth- es for your boy. The Hanna Men's Store is the answer to your quest because here you'll discover your problem solved in a hurry. On the racks this Spring is clothing that both you and your son will agree is TOPS . . . . Tops in choice, style, wearability and price. Hanna's Men's Shop BLUEVALE Red Cross Drive Results The Canvass in connection with the National Red Cross Campaign for Bluevale and District, comprised of the village, 1st and 2nd concession of Morris and portions of the B line and concessions 4, 6, 9, 10, 11 of Turn- berry and the boundary line, has been completed as follows: Bluevale $ 147.50 2nd Morris West 70.00 2nd. Morris East 92.50 1st Morris East 52.50 1st Morris West 33.75 B Line Turnberry 47,75 4th Turnberry , 39,00 Smoker's Sundries Magazines Haselgrove's SMOKE SHOP BLUEVALE'S POPULAR STORE JOSEPH CHILVERS GENERAL MERCHANT Phone: Wingham 609R2. Brussels 30810. ROYAL PURPLE STOCK CONDITIONER 81/2 lb. tin $1.75 DR, BELLS 1100 TONIC ---------- ,,, _ , 50c DR. BELLS CATTLE CATHARTIC • ---........., 50c LADIES COTTON STOCKINGS 19c pr LADIES FULL FASHIONED HOSE 60c pr. GLASS MIXING BOWLS ,set of 3 50e HARDWOOD ROLLING PINS 29c HARRY HORNE'S COLORING & FLAV EXTRACT —... 25c RED ROSE COFFEE 1-lb 49c CHASE & SANBORN COFFEE 1.-114 49c CALUMET BAKING POWDER 16-oz. tin 25c MAGIC BAKING POWDER ---------------- 16-.6z. tin 30e POSTUM 49e Small tin 21e DA/awls PUDDINGS 2 for 16c JOHNSON" GLOXOAT SELF POLISHING WAX 65e GARDEN BRAND PEAS pkt. 12t LIPSBUOY SOAP 3 for 20c ZREX WHEAT GERM CEREAL 25c pltt SWANSDOWN CAKE MOOR .... „ „ 35e pkt. FARMERS—GET YOUR SUPPLY OP GRASS •.SEED NOW WHILE. OUR STOCK IS COMPLETE. • • YOU WILL FIND OUR PRICES marl'. HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL GOOD THINGS. the Pickering. Continuation School held recently, honors were awarded to Phyllis and Wilmot Gates, grand, children of Mr, and Mrs, Robert Shaw, and well known to many of the young Peciple, here. An athletic shield and a silver medal was presented to \Va. snot. He also received a gold medal as winner of tile boys trophy at inter- school meet. The proficiency shield WAS presented to Wilmot Gates of grade XI and to Phyllis Gates of grade XII. Miss Phyllis Gates was a winner of the Junior Matriculation certificate, Fractured Arm When Wesley' Jermyn, 2nd line of Morris, stepped out of his car one day last week, during the icy period, he. fell and suffered a fractured bone in. his arm. Mrs. P. S. MacEwen had a Red Cross quilting at her home this week. Mr. Arthur Wheeler tis a patient in the Wingham General Hospital. He has not regained his strength very well following an attack of pneumonia in the early winter. Mrs. Edward Johnston is visiting her sister, Mrs. Whitfield at Gorrie. Humorous Play Presented. The play "A Ready Made Family" presented by the U.F.W.O. of Walton in the school room of the United Church on Thursday evening, was well received. The play was very humorous and full of action and portrayed the trials of a husband and wife with their re- spective families after a second mar- riage, Every part was well taken from the newly married parents, the chil- dren and stepchildren, the resident sister-in-law, to the colored help. ,Mr. Kirby of Walton, directed the play. Between acts music was supplied by J. H. Smith, Miss (Muriel Smith and Mrs. Carl Johnston. Two quilts pieced by members of the Junior Red Cross of Bluevale school were sold by dutch auction and realized $8.90. Owing to the icy conditions of the roads the attendance was small. WHITECHURCH Wedding bells are ringing. LAC. Clifford and. Mrs. Purdon and baby Marlene of Centralia, are spend- ing this week at the home of her par- ents, Mr,' and Mrs. Archie Aitcheson, and with Mr. and Mrs. John Purdon. Pte. Jack Gillespie has been station- ed at Ipperwash Camp during the past week. Mrs. Donald Martin and baby Jean spent the week end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Mark Johnston of Holy- rood. Miss Beatrice Graham of Wingham, spent a few days last week with Mrs. Gordon Elliott. Mrs. Wm, Martin, Mrs. Dan Martin, Mrs. Chas, Martin and Bill and. Don- ald, visited on Sunday with Pte. Mal- colm McNeil, who is now at Wood- stock and Mrs, McNeil and family in Belgrave. The people of the 9th Concession of East Wawanosh held a euchre at the home of„ Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Chamney on Wednesday evening last. Five tables were played with Mrs. Mason Robinson and Alfred Mason winning high points, and Mrs: John McBurney and Billie , Button .holding low points. Lunch was served and all enjoyed the social time on that icy evening. (Additional Whitechurch on page 7) .„ BELGRAVE • Seaforth Speaker At Farmer Club Robert tMcKetcher, president of the United Farmers' Co-operative at Sea- forth was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Belgrave Farm- ets' Club held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Coultes, Concession 3, Morris. Mr. McKercher outlined the set up of the United Farmers' Co- operative at Seaforth, Homer Hunt, manager of the plant also spoke brief- ly, A good crowd attended the meeting which was• conducted by the president, Lyle Hopper. The meeting opened by all singing 0 Canada, followed by several other songs, accompanied by Mrs. J. M. Coultes at the piano. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. A donation of $50,00 was made to the Belgrave Red, Cross Society to apply on the National Canvass, $5.00 was donated to the Belgrave School Fair for special priz- es, Stewart Procter and C. It Coul. tes were appointed to decide on the prizes, Mrs. John Wickstead entertained with a vocal solo. The April meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and' Mrs. Wickstead and will be the last meeting of the winter series. God Save the King was sung after which lunch was :served,, Pupils Presented Concert The pupils of the Eeloave School under the leadership of their teacher, Miss Edith MeCienaglian and OttiSid teacher, Miss Velma Wheeler, present- ed a St. Patrick's colleen in the school .13Lyni Miss Olive Magill is in Toronto this week, Pte. Jessie Phillips of London, spent the w eek-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Harold Phillips, Miss hirley Wallace of Toronto, visited .her parents, 'Mr, and ,Mrs, Irvine Wallace. Mrs. Ida Petts is 'visiting her dau- ghter in London for a few weeks, Blyth friends extend sympathy to Mr. E, J. Cartwright in the death of his father, which took place in Clinton Hospital on Sunday. The fineral. took place from his late residenee in Hullett on Tuesday. Mr. S, W. Sibthorpe of Wingliarn, who recently purchased Mr. E, J. Cartwright's barber shop equipment, has moved to the stand recently oc- cupied by Elliott Insurance Agency and is now open for business. Mr. Sibthorpe hopes to move his family from Wingham in the course of the next few weeks. GORRIE Mrs. Frank Chapman wag a London visitor on Tuesday last, Mrs. R, G. Newton spent the week- end with friends in Toronto. Several from here motored over to Lucknow on Friday ,evening to see Lucknow play Preston. Mr. and Mrs. J: Gordon Mundell moved their household effects to their pew home in Turnberry on Wednes- day last, where they purchased the farm of Mr. Stanley Gallaher, While Gorrie have lost there fine citizens they will prove to be just as fine citi- zens in their new community. 'Mrs. Watson Brown, Molesworth, spent a few days last week with her' father, Mr. Alex Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ashton were London visitors on Friday. Miss J. Pearl' Stinson was a recent. Toronto visitor. Mrs. Victor Shera spent the week- end with her mother, Mrs. Ellis in Guelph. • * Plan Paper Salvage and' Auction The Red Cross Executive met on Friday night at M. D. Irvins with an attendance of 10. Mr. Norman Wade, president presided. Several items of business were dealt with. One im- portant item was the appointing of' a reception committee to welcome men and women of this district from. over;. seas. The,, National N. Q. of Red Cross have opened an office in Mon,. treal which will notify all branches, who co-operate of any members of; the services who are returning from overseas, as soon as they reach Mon- treal. The local executive, in complying with the wish of the National body; also recommended that representatives' from Twp. Council and the Howick Legion also. act on this committee. The committee appointed (with power to- add) are: Pres., Mr. Norman Wade, M. D. Irvin and E. W. Carson. Another important item was the gathering of paper salvage also rags. The committee apointed at the annual meeting, on this matter, reported that a market had been found for the dis- posal of the paper and rags, and the . executive ask that the citizens of the Gorrie and District Branch save all the , paper of all grades, corrugated boxes, newsprint, magazines, wrapping paper, cardboard boxes, etc., and clean. rags of all kinds. It is, expected that the salvage , will be gathered around the beginning of May. These are urgent- ly. netefje4, for war• purposes, such as containers for the shipping of blood' plasma, etc. It is hoped there will be a ready response from all people 'of the district. The executive also approved the suggestion of the chairman of the Special Events Committee, M. DI Irvin that an auction sale, similar to that of last year, would' be held in the early summer, Red Crass Over The Top We are happy to report the fact that Gorrie and District went over the top in their Red Cross drive by $200. $1700 being raised by this community, their quota being $15.00, On Wednesday night last Gorrie Hockey Team, the 16 year and Over, motored over. to Fordwich and play- ed with the team there, whining the game 12-2 To-night (Wednesday) they are playing Brussels team on the home ice. Gave betnon:stratiein on Hat Making The Mareli meeting of the Gorrie Women's Institute was held on Wed- nesday last at the home of Mrs, Arthur Stephens, when a fair number of mem... bees ttitned out and braved the icy Week The president, Mrs. Melvin TaYlbri Was in the thole and opened with the Instituto Ode and Lord's prayer. 'Thar reading in keeping with St. Patrick's Day. A worthwhile demonstration and one• which was Very timely was given by'. Mrs. Frank Chapman when she made, an attractive small hat out of a larger, felt hat. The members ,thoroughly en= joyed and appreciated this number one the programme. The meeting"closed with the Nation-. al Anthem and a social half •hour was, enjoyed over the teacups. The April and Annual Meeting will; be held at. Mrs: E. H. Strong's home' and a good attendance is desired: 411111111111111110101011811111MINNININIIMININI BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. John Lucas, Pastor on Friday evening, March 17. The school room was attractively decorated with green and white streamers and shamrocks. The pro- ceeds of over $7.00 are to be donated to the Red Cross. William Brydges, a trustee, was chairman. "Sailing was the title of the opening chorus by the school which was fol- lowed by a ribbon dance by the jun- iors. After a few remarks by the chair- man another chorus was given by the school "In Good Queen Bess's Time". This was followed by a reading by Muriel Brydges. A dialogue "Sales Resistance" was followed by a solo by Irene Logan and a dance "The Muffin Man" by the Senior pupils. A choral reading entitled "The King's Breakfast" was also given by the seniors. "The Ferry" was sung in chorus , by the school followed by a recitation;' "The Birth of St. Patrick" by Fay Cook. A dialogue written by Muriel Brydges, a 7th grade pupil, "What the Red Cross means to me" was well presented by five boys. Rule Brit- tiana was the closing chorus by the school. The desks were moved to one side and games were enjoyed, followed by lunch of sandwichei, tarts and coffee. minutes were read by the scretary, also many letters from shutins and from boys in the armed services in ap- preciation of their boxes. One :being from L/Cpl. George Dane, who had received his on February 18, almost four months after it was posted. Following the business during which time a nominating committee was ap- pointed; Mrs. Anson Galbraith took charge of the all members programme when a most interesting time was en- joyed. A paper on Prevention of Ac- cidents- in the Home, was among the items. on the programme, also Irish 6th Turnberr 16.00 9th Turnberry 129.40 10th Turnberry 44.25 11th Turnberry 18.00 Boundary East 47.25 Boundary West 81.75 Total $ 819.65 Every canvasser reported an in'- crease over last year. The district is a. unit of the Wingham Red Cross Society. • Sunday Services Rev. Campbell Tavener used the text, "He went out into the darkness" for his study of the life of Judas Is- cariot on Sunday morning in the Unit- ed Church. At the service in Knox Presbyterian Church, Rev. F. G. Fowler's message was "Let the light of God shine in our lives" from the words of Jesus "I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life. On the 1st Sunday in April the Sunday School will reopen. The church service will commence at 11. o'clock and will be followed by the Sunday school. Grandchildren Did Well At the fifth annual commencement of Brief talks were given by Albert Coul tes and Melvin Taylor, Audrey Brad- burn had charge of the games, The next meeting will be held at Orval. Taylor's with Mel, Bradburn as con- venor, MEN'S and BOYS' SUITS Ti'ine worsteds in stock suits give a good selection of, mater- ials and styles. $28.50 up Boys' Suits— Serviceable tweeds frbm size 6. $8.95 up Made-to-measure suits and top- coats as styled by Cambridge or Tip Top Tailors. Tip Top $29.75 Cambridge $29.50 up - KING'S