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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-05-11, Page 8cc.itoreirfRE Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 11, 12, 13 LAIRD CREGAR MERLE OBERON GEORGE SANDERS — In "The Lodger" This is a thriller compounded of murky London streets, shrill screams at night and a manical murderer. Also "Short Subjects". Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 pail. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, May 15, 16, 17 (MUSICAL SHOW I USANDS CHEER IN TECHNICOLOR! 30 STARS! 3 GREAT BANDS! WITH KATHYRN GRAYSON • GENE KELLY MARY ASTOR • JOHN. BOLES OSE ITURBI Directed by George Sidney Produced by loseph Pasternak MICKEY ROONEY "47 ANN =HERM • JUDY GARLAND RED SKELTON Also "Short Subjects". BLUEVALE'S POPULAR STORE JOSEPH CHILVERS - GENERAL MERCHANT Phone: Wingham 609R2. Brussels 30R10. NU-WALL WASHABLE PAINT 55c LIFEBUOY SHAVING CREAM, large size 33c FOWLER'S EXTRACT OF WILD STRAWBERRY 50c KKOVAH HEALTH SALTS 29c JOHNSONS BABY POWDER _ 28c VICKS VAPO RUB ___ 45c VICKS VA-TRO-NOL 45c PLASTIC PARING KNIVES _..- 15c ZAM BUCK ..... 49c CARBORUNDUM FILE - 95c SUCCESS LIQUID WAX _-______-_-___ ______. 59c RED FEATHER PUDDINGP -_ ___ OWDERS (no sugar required) 10c STAFFORDS GREEN SOUP, 2 for 25c APLMER PRE-COOKED BEANS; 2 for __-_ ..... . .. 19c HABITANT VEGETABLE SOUP .__...-- -____.. 10c ROSE BAKING POWDER 15c JELLO PUDDINGS _ 9c FOREST CITY BAKING POWDER, large size 35c AYLMER APPLE JUICE 15c KELLOGG'S ALL-WHEAT, 2 for ___-_-_ ....__._„,_°„....._..25c HI-DO YEAST . 4c- COX'S -GELATINE 19e ORANGES, Size 220 . 43c dozen LEMONS, Size 300 45c dozen STEELE BRIGGS TURNIP SEED AND MANGEL SEED . IN STOCK SPECIAL: JOB LOT OF CHILDREN'S SOCKEES AT 10c PR, 3 4/ GORRIE Mrs. (Gordon Edgar spent the week- end with her son, Mr. and Mrs. Har- old Edgar in Toronto. Mrs, Ruby Harper and daughter Grace, were London visitors on Wed- nesday last. Mr. and Mrs. Cloyne Michel and daughter, Karen, spent Sunday with her sister, Mr, and Mrs. Kelterborn, in Milverton. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shera and daugh- ter Shirley, spent Sunday with. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hill at Moorefield. Mr. Jack Watson, Blyth, is spend- ing a few weeks with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ashton, Mr. Walter Hemingway, Toronto, is spending a couple of weeks at his home here. The repair work train arrived in town on • Thursday night and have commenced the job of rebuilding the watertank at the station. Auxiliary Given Convention Report Only a small number were present at the regular monthly meeting of the Evening Auxiliary held in the board room of the church on Wednesday night. Group 2, were in charge with Miss Dorothy Edwards acting as leader, who chose the theme, "All the World and all of Life for Christ”. During the program a missionary quiz game was conducted by the leader. Miss Margaret Dane gave a very fine report of the Convention held re- cently at Clinton. Mrs. Copeland also gave a report on Temperance. Many enlightening points were brought back front the convention in her report as well. The president was in the chair for business, Minutes were approved as Weather Forecast .. • "Rain or Scattered Showers" Despite the weather you can enjoy the comfort and style of this handsome raglan model topcoat with set in sleeves for tailoring smart- ness. Available in the exclu- sive English Gabradine ma- terial that defies wear and rinkling. A coat that will set you apart in any group for many seasons to come. For that "Topper" .. Stetson has more than what it takes to protect your head from the elements . . Style . . . Quality — and ttidurable Good Appearance. Hanna et Co. Limited Remember surtda-y is MOTHERS DAY ! fira, aftWES -- AT -- Smith's Economy Food Store PAGE WINGFIAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday May 1 ith, 1944 j I U I a read by the secretary, Mrs. A, A, Taylor.. Roll Call was responded to by a poem for "Mother's Day", Any nie., having any good second-hand. clothing for the Missionary Bale are, to les.e 'them: with the president or with Mrs. C. Michel, Meeting closed with the Mizpah. Benediction, followed by a social half • hour over the tea cups, Report of Convention in London Received The regular meeting of St. Stephens W, A,, was held at the home of Mrs. N, Wade on Friday last, when some quilt patches were made and sewed together.. The devotional period was led by president with prayer in unison, and roll call answered 'with a missionary thought. Mrs.. Nobel read the scrip- ture reading which was taken from the 10th chapter of St, Luke. Mrs, Holmes gave a very interesting account of the Annual Convention held in Cronyn Memorial Hall, Lon- don, the week previous, which she and Mrs. Geo, King attended as delegates, (Mrs, King being unable to attend this meeting on account of illness). A very dainty lunch was served by the hostess while all enjoyed a social half hour. orl.eake Miss Mae Wafters, Toronto, spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Clifford Dodds and Mr. Dodds. Miss Edna Irwin, Toronto, spent the week-end with her grandfather, Mr. Charles Irwin, who we regret, is ill and under the doctor's care. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Colmer and Gary of Toronto, spent, the week-end at her home here. .Mrs. Ernest King who had 'been visiting- her daughter for the past two weeks, returned with them. Mr. E. King is spending this week at their home in Toronto, A few from here attended the dedi- cation services in St. Paul's church, Wingham, Sunday evening at which Rev. A, H. O'Neil, a former rector here, officiated. Mr. Archie Halladay, Toronto, spent the week-end with his mother here. Mrs. W. Earngey is visiting her daughter, Mis. Laurence 'Short ,and Mr. Short in Fergus. Mr. Harold King, Harriston, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. King. Mr, and Mrs. Jack Maguire of Clif- ford, were Sunday guests with their brother and sister, Mr. B. J. and Miss Mary Maguire, rs, Mr. Donald Copeland, Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, at the parsonage. On Monday Mrs. Copeland and Donald were London visitors. Miss Achison of Sault Ste. Marie, who is a guest of Mr, and Mrs. S. Robinson of Fordwich, called on Gor- rie friends on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Nichols of Teeswater, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. 'Wilbur Gallaway. LAC. Vern Clark and Mrs. Clark left on Saturday for Mount Joli where Mr. Clark is at present stationed. While visiting his parents hi Listosvel, friends and neighbors presented Mr. and Mrs. Clark with a beautiful table lamp in honour of their recent mar- riage. Mrs. Jas./Anger had a pleasant sur- prise last Tuesday evening, when her cousin, Oswald Barnes with the Brit- ish F.A.A,, who has ;been stationed for a short time in St. Louis, Miss., and whose home is near London, England, paid her a flying visit. We under- stand this is the first of her own rela- tives she has, seen since coming to. Canada over twenty years ago. Un- fortunately Mr. Barnes had to leave again on Wednesday noon, Bdr. Harold Keil, London, spent the week-end with his wife and, parents here. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Magrath, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Hueston, Toronto, spent Tuesday with friends in the vil- lage. We reported the Howick Musical Festival was to be held in the Town Hall here, This will he held in the United Church rather than the hall on April 29th, Mr. Jas. B. Wylie and son Donald, of Leaside, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. John Wylie, P.O. Lealand Ashton of Hagersville, visited his mother, Mrs, R. A, Ashton this week, Mr, Henry, Toronto, acclipied the pulpit in the 'United Church here, on Sunday moitrnig and spoke in the ht- terests of temperance. Sunday guests of gr. and Mrs. Hemingway were, her aunts and cous- ins, Mrs, Headley Hart of Cochrane, Alta., and daughter, Mita Phyllis of Medicine Hat, 4Ita,, Mrs, Watson of Acton, Mrs. Moore and granddaughter, Mrs, Elizabeth Stauffer of 'Orton and Mrs, Cutting of Guelph, Visitors on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W, H, Marshall were, Mr.,and Mrs, Walter Huggan, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley jertnyti of Brussels, also Mr. joint Hartley of Clinton, Mrs. Cowan has returned to her home in Clifford after spending a holi- day with Mr, arid Mrs., I, Month gefiserys Ilhimimitmlimoulimaymprimatiout "Fragrance for Mother" • from / I 1 IM1111111111111111111111111111111111011111111•111111111111111111111 DRUG STORE Mr. George Hodgins and family of Ripley, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Ferguson. The citizens of 'Gorrie are pleased to see a start has 'been made to im- prove the appearance of Main Street where the. Steinrniller Hotel was situ- lted. This unsightly corner has been, an eyesore for years and now the citi- zens have purchased it and plans are to fill in the cellar, level the entire property and besides having a small park and it is anticipated a bowling green. Lets hope our ambitions are reached. Mr. J. Cleveland Goodfellow, Cal- gary, J. Thos. Goodfellow, Belleville, Mrs. Ada Tait and daughters, Mrs. Allen, R.N., and Miss Lucille, Mr. and Mrs, Howard Boyle, Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Knapp, Miss Margaret Good- fellow, all of Toronto, were guests of, their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gal- laher and attended the funeral of their BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. John Lucas, Pastor SPECIAL MOTHER'S DAY SERVICES SUNDAY, MAY 14th 11 a.m.-"Our Heritage". 7.30 p.m.-"True Comfort". 10 a.m.-Sunday School., All welcome. w 41.),.. ..-2,4. STOP 41;.. ,. ,. 1- AT IN PATTISON Radio Service and have your set made. good as NEW Phone 171 for Radio Service . S moker's Sundries Magazines ...... Haselgrove's SMOKE SHOP Improved Slightly. Friends of Mr. Everett, Carson will be pleased to learn there is a improve- ment in his condition, while slight yet very encouraging.. He. is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London. Mr. R. H. Carson.; Miss Eleanore,, Dick and Nor- man were in London on. Sunday to see the father and son. Mrs. E. Carson is MORRIS Miss Janet Robertson" of Brussels, Spent the week-end with her Brother, Campbell Robertson, 1st line. We were sorry tq hear Mr. Ross Turvey was taken to Clinton Hospital and operated' on fpr appendicitis, and hype he will soon be better and home again, Miss Lela Agar is at her home for awhile after her operation for appendi- citis, We hope she will soon be all better again, Mr. Spence McKinnon of the mill., tary training cam at Ipperwash, spent this week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. kobt. McKinnon, We were glad to hear Mr. Wm, El- ston is able to be up again and feeling better. tome of the farmers are done seed- ing, others are held up on account of the wet weather, Mrs. gussel Barnard is visiting with her parents at Mildmay. BLYTH gesults of St. John Ambulance. Horne Nursing ExaMittations, the fol- lowing ladies weed successful: Mrs. M. trighatt, Mrs, G. toherty, Miss A, Gillespie, Mrs, N. Garrett, Mrs, gr. Grey, Miss M. Grieve, Mrs, G. E. Mitts, Mrs, B. Vail, IWO X, Reis, Minis, Mrs, 'C. Diddle, Miss E. Miss J, McGowan, Miss 1). Popples stone, Miss A. Rogerson, Mrs: B. Tacker, Miss A. Watson, Miss 3, r Give Mother "Frag- rance" on her day — designed for her by Hel- ena Rubinstein, Lenther- ic and Adrienne. Exquisite .Perfume 30c - $5.00 Light and lovely Bou- quets A Colognes 65c - $1.50 Fancy and Fragrant Soaps , 15c - 50c cake Bath Salts and Dusting Powders add so much to the bath 85c $2.20 The cards this year are more beautiful than ever From 5c = 25c on Friday, May 5th, the girls of the Gorrie C; Gorrie had As their guests Members of the Wroxeter and Ford- wich groups, Approximately 55. girls were present with their leaders, Miss Kay Irwin, Miss Mary McDonald 'of Wroxeter, and 'Mrs. Thos. Wilson of Fordwich, A short programme was presented with Janice Strong, president, in the chair and Greta Hyndman in charge of the worship service which opened with the purpose and answer, , Miss Doris Galbraith favored with a solo with Miss Loreen King joining in the chorus. Patricia and Helen Strong played an enjoyable piano ,dust. Miss Loreen King and Miss Ione Day sang a lovely duet for which the girls de- manded an encore. Miss Marion King r. accompanied Doris and Ione and Lor- ee on the piano. Mary Ritchie read the C.G.I.T. Monitor, which she edi- ted herself, This paper occasioned many a hearty laugh as a barb struck home at several of the girls present. Miss Dorothy Edwards, assisted by Miss Greta .Hyndman, and Miss Janice Strong, had charge of the games and contests, which were very much en- joyed. Lunch was seived by the hostess group, supervised by Miss Jean King, Miss Wilma Heibein, Pauline Hein- miller, 'Florence Anger, who were complimented highly on their menu. Miss Alice Howes, Wroxeter, tender- ed a vote of appreciation on behalf of Wroxeter. Miss Wilda Patterson, on behalf of Fordwich which was second- ed by Lenore Wilson, Fordwich. Our president replied in a few gracious words. Then Taps and the Friendship Circle completed the evening. W. M. S. Hear Presbyterial'Report The monthly meeting of the W.M.S. convened in 'the Board Room: of the Church on Thursday, May 4th. under the leadership of Mrs. W. J. Gallaher; the program, with the theme "All the world and all of life for hrist", was combined with thoughts ertaining to our Mothers. Hymn "When Mothers of Salem" as sung, after which Mrs. Whitely, Its. L. Ruttan, Mrs. Copeland, Mrs. trong, Mrs. Wylie and Mrs. R. Ash- on assisted in a responsive exercise in a service of dedication to the Great Commission "Go ye into, all the world and preach the gospel". The scripture lesson was read from the book of Proverbs by Mrs. Nash. Mrs. Gallaher read poems to the memory pf Mother and • hymn "Tell Mother I'll be there" was sung. Reports of the Presbyterial held re- cently at Clinton, were given by Mrs. Gallaher and Mrs. R. Ashton. Mrs. Wylie led in prayer for our boys in the armed forces and for God's guidance in a troubled world. The president, Mrs. Strong, presid- ed for the business periodi The roll call was: responded to by a thought on Mother by nine ine,rnbers. After business- was discussed the meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. in London, mother,. the late Emma j, -Goodfellow. Burial taking place in qorrip Ceme- tery Saturday, May 6th, • Gorrie Entertains. . _Adammoopoommminammaik " : CITIZENS . OF - -§ - i HURON ,COUNTY i .,..., # , : Here are the Vital Facts -I. N ARE BEING PAID OFF- 1-Can. Nat. Railway-5% due July, ' 1969--Called July 1, 1944 at $105 'U.S. Funds-$115% Can, Funds. -1 2-Can, Pacific Railway-5% due Dee. 1, 1959-callable June 1, 1944 at $104 U.S, Funds-$ 114 40 Can, n 3-Dominion Woolens-6%July due 1953-called lY1' 1944 Funds,. at 1100, F4-General Steel Wares-4%7S due 1952-called June 1, 1944 at $1011/2 5-Dom. (Gas & Electric 6%% due 1945-called May 15, 1944 at $101. If you own any of the above Bonds, consult your banker' and re-invest in Dom. of Canada Sixth Victory Loan Bonds 1111-- _ (Inserted by '.Huron County National War Finance Committee) HURON COUNTY QUOTA $3,060,000 ▪ AMOUNT RAISED TO DATE $1,445,300 N 1. a AMOUNT STILL TO BE RAISED $1,214,700 ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT HURON COUNTY MUST RAISE $1,214,700 OR A DAILY AVERAGE OF $ 303,675. DURING THE NEXT 4 DAYS All of Us CAN. and MUST buy MORE " VICTORY BONDS IF YOU HAVE NOT PURCHASED :ACT NOW If You Have Purchased Re-consider—Buy More ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT WE' CANNOT LET HURON DOWN THE. FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF BONDS WHICH it a N N N a N N U II N s. U ,11.1.111111MM., Woodcock, Mrs: E. Wright. Dr. H. A. T. Vokcs presided. . The basement floor of Memorial Hall has been sandesS, and varnished and is one of the bdst' dance floors in Western Ontario. Mr. Norman Rin- toul of VVinghain...did a•splendid job. Masons will entertain distinguished guests on Wednesday night, May 10th in Memorial Hall. 'A banquet will be tendered the Grand Master for Ontar- io, the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, T. C. Wardley. The evenings proceeding will be in charge of Bro. F, D. Philip, representative for North Huron district. Born-in Clinton Hospital, May 2nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Joe (Marks, a son. Born - Tuesday, May 2nd, to Mr, and Mrs. Harry Sturdy of Auburn, the gift of a son. Died-In Morris Township, May 7, Mr: Peter Healy in his 77th year. Service was held in St Michael. ° Church, Wednesday morning, follow, ed by interment in Morris Cemetery. MEI Mothers Day May 14 FOR A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF GIFTS FOR MOTHER VISIT THE WALLPAPER SHOP Fine Crystal - Fine English Bone China - Lamps What-not-brackets - Pictures and Plaques. A large assortment of silverware. Lovely Card Tables - Candle Holders. The Wallpaper Shop PHONE 161 FREE DELIVERY LIPTON'S NOODLE SOUP CHATEAU OR VELVEETA I MIX - , 2 pkgs. 25c CHEESE, Vi lb. pkge....._...21c ,. TENDERFLAKE MAPLE ROBIN HOOD QUICK LEAF LARD, lb. 17c OATS, 5 lb. pkgel...----,29c GROUND FRESH WHILE YOU WAIT REX COFFEE, lb. 1 lb. to Coupon 49c SUCCESS LIQUID FLOOR WAX, pint —50c CONCENTRATED JAVEX, bottle SUPERPIhTE SNAP POWDER 2 tins 25e 25, 40, 60 Watt • " MAZDA LAMPS, each SPECIAL VALUE-- SMITH'S ,2 Coupons for Half Lb. FOUR O'CLOCK TEA a 40c ---, FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES -s- Size 288 Oranges, dem. ..,....-,.33c Spy Apples -.—..„,-. 4 lbs. 29c Size 300 Lemons, -- - 3 for 12c New Cabbage, lb............ ...86 Wax Turnips --_, 2 Ibs, 9c New Carrots, lb. . , .. .----8e Size 100 Grapefruit ...... 3 for 25e, Site 220 Oranges, doz. a..,..:, 47c Fresh Radishes, butteh ---7e Leaf Lettuce, each ----.., 15c YORK GOOD QUALITY BOLOGNA, lb.. .. , 25c Maple Leaf ltindleas BACON, 1/2 lb. pkg. . , . . . 27c YORK ALL PORK SAUSAGE, lb. . .... . , .. , 25c Macaroni and Cheete MEAT LOAF, lb. . . . . .. .33c EATIOW COUPONS VALID TR011g)kV, 14AV 4th sugar 1466. 1 'to 2.2; gutter Nos. 0 to 61; Preserves NOS, 1 to 20 Tea IVA 1 to 32 and Et to go.