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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-03-30, Page 8ihursday, March Mk 1944 GLOVES for EASTER Finishing touch for your Spring outfit is a good pair of gloves. White and natural shades are leaders, but there. are penty of styles in dark colours, too. For materials — silk, chamoisette, pig tex, doeskin, cabrakid. $1.00 - $3.75 pr. COLLARS -- FRILLING — SCARFS Don't forget that a fresh collar, a touch of frilling, or a new scarf can do wonders in brighten- ing up last year's clothes. Frilling . 35c yd. up. Collars, Scarfs' . . $1.00 - $1.50 - KING S \ DRUG STORE / Miss Florence Fowler spent this week with friends in Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Higgins, were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Higgins in Toronto, Misses Norma and Irene Hall of Wingham, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hall. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mann are visiting with their daughter, Mrs, R. Aldridge at Fordwich. Mr. and Mrs. :Neil McLean and two sons, Neil and Roderick and Mrs. George Patterson, Toronto,• were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Thornton. Red Cross Shipment Bluevale unit of the Red Cross de- livered to Wingham the following- 6 quilts, 10 suits men's pyjamas, 10 suits boys pyjamas, 5 little girls night- ies. Articles finished from yarn sup- plied by Wingham Red Cross — 11 men's sleevless sweaters, 2 men's long sleeve turtle-neck sweaters, 5 little girls sweaters, pair sox. BELGRAVE Institute Donate To Red Cross And School Fair Mrs. Harry Campbell was hostess to the Belgrave Women's Institute when they held their Canadian Industries meeting which was presided over by the president, Mrs. Earl Anderson. An excellent paper on "Canadian Industries" was given by Mrs. Rich- ard Procter who recalled the wonder- ful way in which industry had adapted itself .to wartime conditions and of the great strides science is making in the prodtiction of synthetic products and other new material from our own re- sources, also the advancement in light- ing and heating expected in the next few years. The opening exercises consisted of singing and prayer after which the minutes of the last meeting and treas- urer's report were read. Letters of thanks were received from Kenneth Mason and Malcolm McNeil for fruit cake sent them at Christmas. A donation of $5.00 was made to the Belgrave Red Cross Society to ap- ply on the canvass. $8.00 was donated to the Belgrave School Fair for special prizes as fol- lows: For girls under 10 years, a geranium slip in bloom, planted after April 1st, 1944, girls over 10, a "Shoe Boy." Boys under 10 years, a collection of 8 pressed leaves from Canadian trees, named; boys over 10, a clock 'shelf, unpainted. Red Cross work completed since the last meeting was reported. 3 quilts just completed` for the niinesvveepers were displayed, The roll call was well responded to with "Uses for Salt." Mrs, Earl. Anderson gave two read- ings, "The opening Star'. and "taster". Mrs. Norman 'Keating gave a short paper on the Kroft, "Social Security for Agriculture.' The meeting closed with the tute Ode and lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs, S. Procter, Mrs. 1.1, Wheeler and Mrs. J, Wheeler. Ther e was a good attendance and Miss Margaret * Jardine and Mrs. Harvey McMichael were the commit- tee in charge. Pot luck supper was enjoyed by all. Mr. Cliff White of Arthur was a recent visitor at the home of ,Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Durst. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dane are visit- ing Mrs. Dane's sister, in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. H. V. McKenney also Rev. K. G. and Mrs. Nobes, of Gorrie, were recent visitors of friends at Markdale, stopping on their way to call on Mr. and Mrs. Bert Cook of Mount Forest. S m oker's Sundries Magazines Haselgrove's SMOKE 'SHOP PHONE 161 FREE DELIVERY MP MINS — AT _ Smith's Economy Food Store READY-CUT MAPLE LEAF TENDER- r MACARONI 4 lbs. 25c FLAKE LARD . lb. 17c CANADIAN PAT-A-PAN MILD CHEESE lb. 31c PASTRY FLOUR 24-lb bag, 79c QUICK COOKING PAN-DRIED ROBIN HOOD OATS 5 lb. Bag 29c IN THE SHELL ROASTED PEANUTS lb. 25c AYLMER APPLE JUICE 13-oz, bottle 14c Sunlight Laundry Soap Concentrated Supersuds Phillips Baby Soap . . FRONTENAC WHITE (70's) SERVIETTES --. 2 pkgs. 29c CLUB HOUSE PLAIN OLIVES .... 16-oz. jar 49c 3 bars 20c pkg. 22c .. . .. , 3 cakes 17c FRESH FRUITS AND, VEGETABLES 220's CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA NEW NAVEL ORANGES -. doz. 45c CARROTS lb. 9c 96'd SEEDLESS TEXAS 288's CALIFORNIA GRAPEFRUIT 3 for 21c NAVEL ORANGES doz. 35c Firm Ripe Imported Tomatoes . . lb, 33c California Iceberg Head Lettuce , 2 heads 27c Pascal Green California Celery , bunch 17c WAXED CCALIFORNIA TURNIP 2 lb. 9c I 1 LEMONS 4 for 16e RATION COUPONS VALID THURSDAY, MARCO 30 Sugar, Nos, 1. to 20. PreserVes, Nos, 1 to lo, Tea and Coffe Nos, 1. to 29 and E4 to . B.O. Btitter, Nos, 50 to 55. Butter Coupons Nos, 50 to 53 Expire March 214 tea.6.1e..1 BLUEVALE'S POPULAR STORE 'Met of 3 for 50c DOUBLE DUTY TOOTH BRUSHES 50c SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS 5c COLORED GLASS PLATES 15c GLASS PIE PLATES 25c and 35c each GLASS CREAM AND SUGARS 20c set GLASS EGG CUPS 5c each TOMATO JUICE-20-oz, tins 10c SUPER FLOOR WAX 21c GLOSSIT FLOOR WAX 40c DALTON'S HORSE RADIS-H-MU.STARD 13c ROYAL YORK PUMPKIN-28-oz. tin 15c RED FEATHER PUDDING POWDERS 10c CLUB HOUSE 'OLIVES-6-oz. jar _ 29c FOR A GOOD CLEAN CROP USE CERESAN OR TOSAN tin $1.10 FORMALDEHYDE ALSO IN STOCK MAKE YOUR OWN JELLIES WITH COX'S GELATINE & HARRY HORNE'S COLORING & FLAVOURING EXTRACT. FLO-GLAZE PAINTS & ENAMELS GALLON SYRUP CANS 21c — HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL GOOD THINGS — GET YOUR GRASS SEED WHILE STOCKS ARE COMPLETE. JOSEPH CHILVERS - GENERAL MERCHANT Phone: Wingham 609R2. Brussels 30R10. STRIPED FLANNELLETTE 36 wide 25c. and 29c yd. WHITE SAXONY FLANNELLETE 25c and 29c yd. MEN'S WORK. SOCKS FROM . . .... . ... 25c to 75c pr. GLASS MIXING BOWLS BLUEVALE Held Quiltings Red Cross quiltings were held last week at the homes of Mrs. Peter S. MacEwen, Mrs. George Thornton, Mrs. Wilson Thornton, Mrs. R. F. Garniss and Mrs. Burns Moffatt. 23 Attended Blood Clinic Miss Duff opened her home last week for the meeting of the Red. Cross Unit. The business period was con- ducted by the president, Mrs. W. J. Johnston. Mrs. M. L. Aitken reported that 23 persons from this district had attended the Blood Donors Clinic at Wingham. Miss Olive Scott reported that 25 had responded to the call for fruit and sugar and that 10 pounds of marma- lade had been made and donated for use at the clinic. Donations of quilts, quilt tops, linings, Batts and thread have been received for which the unit extend thanks and appreciation. During the afternoon, Miss Florence Fowler's name was drawn as the hold- er of the lucky ticket on the cushion donated by Mrs. Blanche Costella. The sum of $5.20 was realized from The sale of tickets. The afternoon was spent quilting. The hostess assisted by Mis. Aitken served lunch. W. M. S. Had Fine Meeting Mrs, C. Tavener opened her home for the monthly meeting of the W. M. S. of the United Church. The presi- dent, Mrs. W. J. Johnston opened the meeting and led in prayer. The service of worship on the theme, "The Bible, a Guide for Daily Life" was conducted by Mrs. Edith Curtis. The Christian Stewardship secretary, Mrs. Tavener, read an article 'on the subject from the Missionary Monthly, and Mrs. Alex McCrackin gave a temperance reading, The paper from the study book dealing with the topic "Power Through Wor- ship" was given by Mrs. Laura Kir- ton, The Benediction Ephesians 3: 20, 21 was read. Held Bible Quiz Mrs, W. J. Johnston and Miss Edith WINGliA1V4.ADVANCE-TIMES McLennan each .conducted a Bible quiz at the weekly meeting of the Y. U. at the 'United Church on 1,74Urs- day evening. The scripture lesson was read 1,7 Miss. Emma Johnston, The. topic "Religion in. the Home and School" was taken by Mrs, Geo, Hetherington, The meeting was pre,. .side‘.1,1 over by the president, Fleming Johnston. Sunday Services "The Home of. Bethany" was the subject of Rev. C. Tavener's sermon at the morning service in the United Church from the text "Now that even- tide was come, he went out unto Beth, any" showing' it to be just the spot one would choose for rest when tired . of the noise and turmoil of a gainsay- ing and disobedient people. The theme of Rev. F, G. Fowler's. sermon at Knox, Presbyterian church was that "God never asks people to do impossible things" from the text, Matt. 12:13. He said to the man "Stretch forth thine hand, and he: stretched it forth" showing that God's mercies need co-operation on our part, • Ladies Aid Society' Met The president, Mrs, Burns Moffatt, conducted a short devotional period at the circle meeting of the Ladies' Aid of Knox Presbyterian Church at the home of Mrs. R. F. Garniss, The re- port of the secretary was heard and items of business dealt with. A Red Cross quilt was worked at during the afternoon. Sandwich and tea was served by,Miss Olive Scott, assisted by the hostess. LY~EinrEAtRE Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 30, 31, Apr. 1 LAUREL AND HARDY — In "Jitterbugs,/ The antics of Laurel & Hardy are once again pre- sented on the screen. Also "Short Subjects" Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2,30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 3, 4, 5 ROBERT YOUNG DOROTHY McGUIRE — In — "Claudia" A romantic Comedy Drama. Also "Short Subject". It's Easter Time This Year send, Greetings the "Greeting Card" way — "Cards Gladden the Heart" For That Easter Surprise— GIVE HER — COLOGNE OR PERFUME Apple Blossom, Erichate Heaven Sent—designed by Helena 'Rubinstein. Tweed, A Bientot, Miracle, Pink Party — created for her by Lentheric. Adrienne, jasmine, Gardenia of, Southern 'France — presented by Lone es OR you may choose to give a beauty aid—such as a face powder, lipstick, rouge or cream, We have Charts which will assist you to choose the proper shades, GIVE Bachelor toiletries, billfold, leather writing case, pipe, to. baccO pouch, cigarettes or tobacco. McKibbons "0 Jesus I have Promised" was the opening hymn, after which Rev. G. H Dunlop led in prayer, The scripture lesson was read by Harold Vincent and the group joined in the responsive reading of a Psalm. Mr, Taylor based his talk on these words from, Ephesians "See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise. Redeeming the time; be- cause the days are /evil," He spoke, of our Christian attitudes in regard to our business and social life and in our individual relationship with Christ. The meeting closed with the iMizpali Benediction. Mrs. W. J. Cole has returned from visiting in Kitchener and London. Her daughter, Mrs. Neil Montgomery and two children of London are 'spending a few days with her. Mrs. Herbert Wheeler and daughter, Miss Velma Wheeler, visited with relatives in London last week. Maurice Leitch of Owen Sound, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs: James Leitch, David Johnston of Bluevale, who pent the last few weeks in a London iospital, is with his .son, George and Mrs. Johnston here. He is making good progress towards recovery. Miss Minnie Anderson of Weston, with Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Coultes, and Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson: Mrs. A. Porterfield visited with rela- ives and friends in London and Sea- orth. Mr. W. S. Scott attended his ousin's sale, Cameron Scott, at Eden Mills in Wellington County, on Tues- ay last week. The sale was conduc- ed on the farm Of Cameron's late ather, Robert Scott. The farm- has been in the Scott name for 150 years but now has been sold outside the Scott family. The sale was very uccessful and some implements sold or nearly twice as much as they cost when new. Four, cows sold for $407.- 0. The large- stone house on the property is as good almost as the day t was built. Mr. W. S. Scott's ather assisted with the building of it 0 years ago. Red Cross Over The Top Belgrave and district exceeded its quota by $560.80 in the national can- vass under the leadership of C. R. Coultes as chairman and the following canvassers whose returns are as fol- ows: George Wightman James Michie Jr. Red Cross S.S. 3, Morris . Harry McGuire Stanley Cook Gilbert Beecroft ............ J. 'C. McBurney Lloyd Montgomery George Taylor Frank Thompson ..... .... . . . - Jesse 'Wheeler William McMurray R. H. ,Coultes Nelson 'Higgins Belgrave Farmers'. Club Belgrave Women's Institute $ 1160,80 County Grant . .......... 600.00 $ 1760.80 $1200,00 was the quota. JAMESTOWN Mr, and Mrs, Roy McKay and family, have moved to their home near Wingham, Mr* George Robinson, also Mr, Bert Wallace, who spent a few days here, returned to their home in Detroit on Saturday. The East group of war workers held the quilting at the home of Mrs. Gordon Holt on Friday of last week, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Seip of Gowa.ns- town, were recent visitors at the home 11111111111111111111101111111111111111111111.1111111111- 11.11 Radios are Scarce HAVE YOUR PRESENT SET REPAIRED NOW Remember; by bringing' hi your set you save money, PATTI8ON Radio Service PHONE 171 111111111.1111.01.11111611111111111.11.111.111 of Mr, and Mrs. Robt, McDonald, Mr, Dave Johnston of the 1st line of Morris, who underwent an opera- tion in London we are pleased to say is improving nicely, We were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Copland Stokes, who passed away in Wingham General He on Friday, March 24th, He having lived near Jamestown before moving to Wingham, Thejadies held their meeting in the hall on Tuesday, March 21st, when a bale was packed of the following items brought in: 7 ladies blouses; 6 ladies slips; 4 ice bags; 2 comfort pillows; 4 pr, men's pyjamas; 2 men's nightshirts; 4 baby jackets; 7 boy's shirts; 19 pr. girl's bloomers; 5 chil- dren's slips; 1 gir,l's nightdress; 1 pr. girl's pyjamas; 4 children's night- gowns; 5 baby's dresses; 2 girl's dres- ses; 1 sheet; 3 pr. pillow cases; 15 quilts: 8 pr. men's sox; 1 sleeveless sweater; 1 pr. wristlets; 1 pr. child's mitts, WROXETER LAC, Cliff Denny, Crumlin, was a week-end visitor with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Denny, Mrs. Fred Taylor of Gorrie, was a visitor 'at the home of Mr. Thos. Shearer part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Vanyelsior of Hamilton, spent a few days here with the former's parents last week. Mr. W. E. Vanvelsior and Laurie going on to Oshawa Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Frank Cacleland (nee Hazel VanVelsior) formerly of this village. Deepest sympathy is extend- ed to the Vanvelsior 'family in their sad bereavement. Chester Stewart of the R. C. A. 11'., Trenton and Mrs..Stewart (nee Muriel Lane), Toronto, spent part of last week with Mr. and Mrs. George Lane, north of Wroxeter. Mrs. J. H. Wade returned on Tues- day from Owen Sound where she has visited for a few weeks. Miss Jean Gowdy has ieturned from a three weeks holiday with friends in Quebec and is again on duty with the Canadian Bank of Com- merce. Last Literary of Season The largest crowd of the season were on hand Friday night when Lane's School held their last Literary' of the winter season. The president, Mr. Arnold Halliday, was chairman and talent from the section were sisted with numbers from Belmore and Wroxeter. Refreshments were served and dancing enjoyed with Sangster's orchestra in attnedance. For quite a number of years this school section have held these social evenings dur- i ng the winter season, developing a fine community spirit, and for this they were given special mention in the Farm Forum broadcast which has gained such wide interest in the rural communities.* Women's Institute The April and also the Annual Meeting of the Women's Institute will be held on Thursday, April 6th, 3 p.m. at the home of Mrs. W. A. Sawtell. The topic "Easter' will be given by Mrs. G. Howes. Current events, Mrs. F, .H. Scherk. Thi roll call "A Friendship verse". Hostesses, Mrs. W. T. Maclean and Miss K. Hazelwood. Wroxeter Red Cross Over The Top The local Red Cross Drive has been completed. The amount asked for was $1300.00. Total amount of the can- vass $1663.46. Account of the amounts subscribed by the village and different country lines will be given later. At a meeting of the executive on Wed- nesday evening arrangements were made to have the "Lifebuoy Follies" to come at a later date. Rev. J. L. 'F'oster,. Mr. Allen Munroe and Mr. Alvin Moffat were appointed as a re- ception committee to meet any sol- diers returning from overseas. Red Cross Party Mrs. Vernon Denny won the ladies' prize for highest score and Mr. Wm. MacDonald the gentlemen's prize when on Wednesday last a euchre and bingo was put on by the Finance Com- mittee of the local Red Cross, Nine tables were in the play, followed by refreshments and a few games of bingo. Donation From Akron, Ohio During the recent Red Cross Drive the donation from the farthest point came front Mr. Wm, MineS, who has spent the winter visiting his son, George. Thanks to Mr. Mints f6r re- memgering his home village hi their war effort. Yaimmi• Town Hall To Be Repaired The 1-lowick LionS .0A are Co- operating with liowIck Township lit having some changes made in the local town hall, Among other changes Is the levelling of the floor, which has quite a slant, Tenders have been ask- ed for by tire conned and it is hoped Ai work will Soon be under way. iteildeftt, Has Narrow Eiidatie MISS 11611a., Ifitbowell, who Jives Wingham George Taylor Gave Address George Taylor of East Wawatiosh, was guest speaker at a Sunday even- ing service held in the• Sunday School room of the United Church, arranged and conducted by the Young People's The president, Robert Grasby, was, in the chair, and Mrs. 'G, H. Dunlop' was at the piano. BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. John Lucas, Pastor WED,, MARCH 29th UNION PRAYER :SERVICE SUNDAY, APRIL 2nd. 10 a.m, Sunday School, 11 a.m. -.- "Christ's Entry into. the City." 7.30 p,tn. "Taunts Turned to Testimony;" All Welcome, *1111=1111011110 73.00 90.00 18,25 132.50 114.25 55.50 138.55 67.00 95.00 113,00 71,50 50.00 38.00 29.25 50.00 25,00 alone in the village, had a narrow es- cape from coal gas poisoning on Thursday of last Week. A neighbour, Mrs. MacDonald noticed she had not, been about as usual, calling some of the neighbours they entered the home by the window to find Miss MacDon- ald unconscious and in a very weak. condition. The Doctor was called and the patient removed to the home of a neighbour, Mrs. James Douglas. Later on Friday she regained , consciousness and is slowly improving. She had checked the stove too closely before going to bed Wednesday evening. Miss MacDowell's many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Easter Thankoffering Meeting Miss Wellwood of Wingham will be guest speaker at the Women's Mis- sionary Society Thankoffering meet- ing on the evening' of Easter Sunday, April 9th, 1.30 p.m. Rev. J. L. Foster will be in charge of the service and special music will be given by, the choir, All are cordially invited to at- tend this special service. Women's Association The W. A. of the. United Church held their monthly quilting in the church school room on Tuesday last.