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WHITECHURCH
Mrs. (Rev.) W. J. Watt of Grimsby,
is visiting with her daughter, Mrs,
Milian Moore, who, with her baby, re-
turned home from Wingham Hospital
on Friday last.
Trooper Chas. Moore returned to
his camp at Dundurn, Sask., on Mon-
day, having visited with his parents
here during the past two weeks.
Mr. Robt. MacDonald of Holyrood,
visited on Thursday with Miss Cath-
BAPTIST CHURCH
a.rine Ross and Mr, and Mrs. R, J.
Ross.
Mrs. Duncan MacDonald of St.
Helens, visited on Sunday with Mr,
and Mrs. John Gillespie. Mr. Gilles-
pie has been making a good recovery
from his recent illness.
Mr. Wm. Adams .has purchased the
Garton house and lot, and will move
there in the near future.,
Miss Eileen McClenaghan of Lon-
don, spent the week-end with her par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan,
Mr. and Mrs, Jack Kerr and Jacqu-
eline of Bluevale, spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Laidlaw.
Pte. Cecil Froome of Camp Barrie-
field, spent the week-end with his wife
and daughter here.
The trustees of S. S. No. 11, East
Wawanosh, have hired Miss Clara
McGowan to teach for another year.
The newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Ed-
ward McBurney, arrived 1.1.,,tne on Fri-
day last.
The regular monthly meeting of the
W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church,
was held on Thursday last with Mrs.
I
Rev. John Lucas,Pastor
SUNDAY, JUNE 4th
10 a.m.—Stinday School.
11 a.m.—Rev. M. T. Sellers of
Lockport, N. Y., (Lord's Sup-
per).
7.30 p.m.—Mrs. Lucas assisted
by the Young People.
All are welcome,
BLUEVALE'S POPULAR STORE
JOSEPH CHILVERS - GENERAL MERCHANT
Phone: Wingham 609R2. Brussels 30R10.
GLASS COFFEE PERCOLATORS $2.75
RICHMOND PAINT 75c qt.
MEN'S SUMMER CAPS—
.a_______—_ ..... 30c
GEM ELECTRIC FENCERS, Complete $15.95
MEN'S PULLOVER SWEATERS, just the thing for summer $2.39
LADIES COTTON STOCKINGS 19c pr.
WABASSO SHEETS $2.25 each
SUN GLASSES 25c
HYDRO CITY BOOTS, for boys and men . $3.29 & $4.95,
SPANISH ONIONS ...... 10c lb. ORANGES, 220 — 45c dozen
AYLMER TOMATO JUICE .....____--.— 10c
CLUB HOUSE MUSTARD- ____—_—__._ ...... 15c
SHREDDIES — 2 for 25c
OLD ENGLISH SCRATCH COVER POLISH .....--____ 25c
HABITANT VEG. SOUP 10c
AUNT DINAH'S MOLASSES --...____ ..... 15c
PARIS PATE, Just the thing for sandwiches ..... --25c
CLUB HOUSE OLIVES ...... 25c & 29c
PAROWAX 15c pkt,
BLUE RIBBON PUDDING POWDERS 10c
PUMPKIN --_—_—___—....... 15c tin
GARDEN BRAND PEAS 12c pkt.
WE CARRY A GOOD LINE OF HARDWARE AND
HARNESS REPAIRS
the Sunday 'School in Holmes School
on Siinday.
JAMESTOWN
The Jamestown War Workers held
their regular meeting- in the hall dur-
ing this month, when cutting out,
quilting and etc, was done during the
afternoon. The attendance was rather
small owing to the busy time. A tea
was served as usual by four ladies •of
the group, Mrs. L. Willis, Mrs. S.
Breckenridge, Mrs. R. Jacklin, and
Mrs. G. Holt. There was 1 quilt and
two layettes turned in at this meeting
of the following articles: 1 dozen
diapers; 2 nighties; 2 dresses; 2 slips;
2 binders; 2 vests; 2 jackets; 1 bon-
net; 1 pr. 'hose 1 pr. booties; 1 bib;
1 wash cloth; 1 towel; soap; powder;
2 cards safety pins; 1 blanket; 1 fancy
dress, and slip to match; 1 mother's
nightgown.
GORRIE
Howick Music Festival Success
Monday, May 29 was a Red Letter
day for the village of •Gorrie, when the
Howick Township• Feitival of Music
was held in the- United Church with
Mr. 1G. Roy Fenwick, Provincial
Supervisor of music; as adjudicator.
This was the firat of its kind held in
the township and twelve schools ,com-
peted, the schools of Mrs. Sawalla,
Listowel, Miss Jean, Sparling and Mr.
Arnold Earl, Ethel, their teachers,
who came in for comments of the
highest order from Mr. Fenwick as
well as Inspector J. M. Game, Walk-
erton. The church was full for the
afternoon session when 90 sang , solos
in the different classes and all received
much praise.
The prizes went to:
Class 1—Girls' solo (6, 7,' 8) The
Fairy Piper: 1st., Elaine Demmerling,
Fordwich;,. 2nd., Marjorie Behrns,
No, 5; 3rd., Margaret Beibein, Gorrie;
4th., Joyce Litt, S.S. No. 6.
Class 2—Boys' Solo (6, 7, 8,) Bal-
loon Song: 1st,, Glenn Bast, SS. No.
11; 2nd., Ivan Felker, SS. No, 11;'
3rd., Ronald Ashley, U.S.S. No. 10;
4th,, David Aldrich, S.S, No. 12.
Class 3—Girl's Solo (9, 10) The
Gavette: 1st,, Edith Timm, U.S.S. No,
10; 2nd, Marlene Schaeffer, Fordwich;
3rd., Gweniieth Bride, S.S. No. 12;
4th., Alma McMichael, U.S.S. No. 16.
Class 4—Boys' Solo (9, 10) Sailor's
Life: 1st., Jimmie Allen, Wroxeter;
2nd,, Bill Hart, Wroxeter; 3rd,, Lorne
Gedke, S.S. No. 11; 4th., tie, Norman
Anger, Gorrie, Bruce MeClement, U.
S.S. No. 10.
Class 6—Boys' Solo (11 and over)
The Owl: 1st., Everett Cooper, Ford-
with; 2nd., George Gregg, Gorrie;
3rd„' Lyle Hart,\ Wroxeter; 4th., Lyle
Murray, S.S.. No. 6.
Class 5--Girls' solo 0.1 and over)
Wishing: 1st., Maxine Jacklin,. U.S.
S. No, 16; 2nd„ Do-teen HitchiSon, U.
S.S. No .10; 3rd., Ruth Patterson,
Fordwich; 4th., June Waller, Wrox-
der.
For the evening session every avail-
able chair was filled and not all were
able to get in for the choruses, duets,
double trios and all were much enjoy-
ed, Again the teachers received much
praise as well as the children.
The list of prizes are as follows:
Class dtiet (any age) The
World is Full of Beauty: 1st., Marg-
aret Weatring and Billy Hart, Wrox.-
eter; 2nd,, Nara Jacklin and Jean Mc
Creery, TO.S, 18; Sid,, Ruth Patter•
son arid /4%01s Gibson, Fordwich;
4th,, lVfarguerite Gibson and Uobell
'McCann, S.S. 12,
ClassS'....1300.ble Teo !,'Woodett
Shoes": 1st„ Vordwiell School; Ond.,
"Mandell Sri., SA Va. 121 4th.. tie,
For Warm
Days.
White Gloves
For. summer (tress) cool white gloyes h easily
washed nets, rayons, chamoisettes.
$1..09 pr.
Summer Straws
Attractive Straw. Hats for sunny days . . .
whites and naturals — black, navy, brown:
$3,00, - $5.00
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LY~ETHEATRE
Thursday, Friday, Saturday June 1, 2, 3,
PRESTON FOSTER WILLIAM BENDIX
LLOYD NbLAN
Ira
"Guadalcanal Diary"
A story of the U. S. Marine Corps from the best-
seller by Richard Tregaskis.
Also "Short Subjects".
Matinee Saturday afternoons at 2.30 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, June 5, 6,1
BETTE DAVIS MIRIAM HOPKIN$0
_
"Old Acquaintance"
The story of two women whose friendship stems
from childhood association ,rather than any
compatibility of character or interests.
Also "Short Subjects".
Gorrie and S.S. No. U.
Class 9—Mixed Choir (School with
an attendance o 15 or less) music and,
dancing: 1st., U.S.S. No. 16; 2n.d.,
S.S. No. 18; 3rd., S.S. No. 8,01.h.,'S,S;-
No, 9,
Class 10—Girls' Choir "River Song"
grades IX to XI.I: 1st., Fordwich, 85
points; 2pd,, Wroxeter, 82 points.
Class 11—Mixed Choir (School with
an attendance of 16 or more) "The
Rainbow": lst., S.S. No. 11; 2nd., S.S.
No. 12; 3rd., S.S. No. 5.
Class 12-1VOted Choir (2 room
School) 'Tairies": 1st., Wroxeter;
2nd., Fordwich; 3rd., !Gorrie.
Class 13—Mixed Choir (4 parts)
"Go Down, Moses": FordWich School.
Rev. G. K. Nobes presented each
winner with a cash prize,,a gift from
the Howick Lions Club., Rev. R. C.
Copeland acted as chairman for the
festival.
Mrs, George Elliott, Toronto, spent
the week-end, the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. R. G. Newton,
Mr. Gordon' Barton, Toronto, spent
a couple of days this week with his.
daughter Marlene.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shera and daugh-
ter, Shirley,. visited on Sunday with
his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Welsh
at. Drayton.
Mrs, McMillan, Listowel, was the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes.
on Tuesday. .
Rev, I. V. Kaine, Dunnville, Mrs lb)
Hazel Ward, St. Gatherines, Mrs. J.
M, Kaine, Grimsby, spent the week-
end with Mrs. S. G. Kaine. Mrs.
Arthur Shaw, Bluevale, was a guest'
at the same home one day last• week.
707;zirWe Fergelie
Exterior Painting
GOOD PAINT SAVES MORE THAN IT COSTS
FREE DELIVERY' PHOVE 161
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It • • iv 4 II • 'It • 4, '6 lb. 25c Good Quality York Bologna .
Maple Leaf Skin-off Weiners 4( lb. 29c
Maple Leaf Breakfast Bacon e04**W*4 1/2.1b. 27c
We have a complete line of Sze exterior
paints. There is NO. inferiority in the quality of
ifilge paints. It is the same high quality as you
received before the War.
We will gladly give you a free 50 page book.
on the Mannual of Painting. It is your for the
asking. '
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Smith's Economy Food Store
12-oz PACIMGE • FOREST CITY' BAKING
GRAPE-RUTS FLAKES ... 15c ' POWDER ....w '•. 22-oz. jar 35c
KRAFT - FOUR O'CLOiR .
DINNER • pkg. I.9c . BLACK TEA -- 1/2 "-lb. 40c
4 lb. TINS ZEST JAM
Apricot 65c App4 & Strawberry ... 55c
Jain Apple & Raspberry
SNC:1WFLAKE OLD ENGLISH PASTE
AMMONIA 3 pkgsn5c FLOOR WAX —1-1b. tin 49c
OLD ENGLISH I SUNLIGHT
NO RUBBING WAX pt. 49c
BOTTLES
LAUNDRY SOAP ... $ bars 20c
JAVEX. 25c Pe„,rtotties
— FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES —
288's ORANGES .. — doz. 35c Leaf LETTUCE , 2 bchs, 13c
Fresh RADISH, bunch --.. 5c 220's ORANGES 0...—.. doz. 47c
New CABBAGE —....., lb, Be New CARROTS ---. lb. 0c
. 300's- LEMONS ..-3 for 12c 100's GRAPEFRUIT, 8 for 25c
Cooking Mon.... 8 lbs. 23e ,50-111. bag ... POTATOES $1.40
-- RATPON COUPONS VALID THURSDAY, JUNE• 1
Etitter, Nos, 62 68. Sugar, Not, I. to 33, Tea, Nos. 1 to 33 and El to Ell,
Sugar,,
Not. 1 to 20.
Canning sugar, 'Nor. Ft to F.
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This Is First Aid Week
MAY 28th', JUNE 3rd
Be sure you check your firstaid supplies to-
day .„ , and stock up for the summer.
Here is a want list - check your needs to-day:
Adhesive Tape — Gauze Bandage —
Absorbent Gauze — Absorbent Cotton —
Boric Acid — Mercurachrome —
Ready-made Bandages.
Iodine, Tannic Acid Jelly for burns; Peroxide
Firstaid Kits-- $9c - $1,49
Remember all ounce of prevention is worth
a pound of cure.
Prevent infection from minor injuries by
having your medicine chest well stocked.
McKibbons
Winghatn Phone S3,,
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PAG tiour wiNGHAm ADVANCE-TIMES
Thursday, June Ist., 1944
Robt, Ross, president, in charge of the
meeting, and reading the scripture
Sorts Mrs. Roht, Mowbray gave the
meditation based on the seriptiire less
son, on Faith, and Miss Annie Ken-
nedy gave a reading on Prayer, Mrs,
Weiwood took the 'Glad Tiding prayer
and Mrs, Frank Coulter had charge Of
the topic on The 13hi1 Field, and led
in prayer for the missionaries, The
meeting was closed by all repeating
the Lord's Prayer in unison.
Mr, Frank Thompson has been very
ill in Wingham" Hospital with pneu-
monia -during the past week, but has
been making a satisfactory recovery.
Mr. Wilbert Grainger of Gorrie,
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Mac
Ross.
Many in this community will be in-
terested to know that Mrs. Roy Mc-
Innis of Toronto, formerly Miss Olive
Kennedy, went through an operation
for appendicitis in the 'Western Hos-
pital there, on Tuesday last. She has
been making a good recovery.
Quite a ,crowd gathered at Fordyce
School on Friday night, when the
ladies held a dance for funds for Red
Cross work. During the evening
little Joyce Robinson drew the lucky
ticket on the quilt the ladies had made
and it went to Milas Cameron. Tif-
fin's orchestra supplied the music for
dancing. Over $14 was taken in at the
door.
Mr. Anthony St. Marie of Hanover,
and his cousin Anthony Lorenz and
son Clarence, of Clifford, spent Sun-
day at the home of the former's
brother, Mr. Jas. St. Marie.
,Mr, and Mrs, Russell Gaunt and
Janet, spent Sunday last with his
uncle, Mr. John Miller and Mrs. Mil-
ler of Lucknow.
Mr. and Mrs, J. Thompson of
Courtland and PO. Marcel and Mrs.
Philian and children of London, and
O/Smn RoSs Thompson of London,
spent the 24th with Mrs. Thompsons
father, Mr. Thos. Robinson and other
East WawanoSh and Morris relatives,
PO, Philia.n is being posted to the
East coast.
Quite a number from this commun-
ity attended the Federation •Banquet
in the Belgrave Hall on Tuesday
evening last, and all enjoyed the sup-
per and program and planned' to at-
tend the Field Day at ,Seaforth, being
held by Huron Federation on June 14,
when the Governor General, the Earl
of Athlone and Lady Alice, will 'be
present. The Federation is tendering
them a banquet in the First Presby-
terian Church, Seaforth, at 12.30 that
day, andamong others, have sent invi-
tations to the County Councillors and
their wives.
Mrs. Aldin Purdon and Billie, spent
the week-end with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. .Goyeau of Learning-
ton.
Mr. Russel Purdon was in Goderich
last week, and traded his .car for a.
motorcycle, 'which he has been enjoy-
ing during the past week.
LAC. Clifford Purdon and Mrs,
Purdon and baby Marlene of Centra-
lia, spent a few days this week with
their parents in East and West Wawa-
nosh.
Mr. Fred Leaver of Toronto, is
spending this week with Mr. Charles.
Leaver.
Miss Bertha MacKay of Toronto,
has been spending the past week with,
her father, Mr. Hector MacKay, who,
bas not been as well as usual. Mn
MacKay is in his ninety-seventh year,,
and has been 'confined to his bed for
the past few weeks, following a heart
attack.
Over $16 was taken in on Wednes-
day night in. the Institute Hall, when
St. Helens young people presented
their two plays, "Ada gives first aid"
and "Love and doughnuts." All eit.,
joyed the readings given 'by Mrs, Ball,
and the solos by Mr, and, Mrs. Ted
Rice, and musical numbers by Mr.
Fred McQuillan.
Successful anniversary services were
held in the Presbyterian Church here
on Sunday when Rev, Hugh Jack, of
Seaforth, was the anniversary speaker,
At the morning service, LAC. Gordon
Leggatt of Toronto, and formerly a
member of this congregation sang
"Nearer My God To Thee" and in the
evening, Miss Bertha Mackay sang
by request "The Stranger of Galilee,"
All enjoyed the special choir anthems
with Mrs, Robt. Hall of Wingham,
also assisting.
Mrs, H. Godkin of Wingham, has
been visiting with her brother, Mr.
Fred Davidson. 1.
Mrs. ,Murray has been improving the
appearance of her house, by having
new siding put on.
Mr. and Mrs. Neil McCallum of
Lticknow, visited on Sunday with Mr
and Mrs, Albert McQuillan,
Miss Helen. Thompson, 'Reg, N., of
Vittoria Hospital, London, spent a
day last week with her lather, Mr
Frank Thompson, in Wingham Has-
pital,
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gayeati of De-
trait, are Spending a few days this
Week at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Attila Purdon,
Mr. John Gaunt was at Kapuslcesing
.during the ,past week, taking down
machinery for the Towland Construe-
tion Cti„ He spent the week-end at
his hotne here, and left on Monday for
London.
Seivices in the Presbyterian Church
here will be withdrawn this Sunday on
account of the Anniversary Services
at Calvin Church, Anniversary serv-
ices in the United Church will be held
on 'Sunday, June 11, with Rev, Mr
Sinclair of Blyth in charge of the serv-
ices,
Mr. and Mrs, John Johnston, of
Goderich, are visiting at the home of
*their daughter, Mrs, Clarence Chem-
ney.
Loyd Mason of the R,C,O.C., at
Camp Borden, and Mrs. Mason of To-
ronto, spent the week-end at the home
of his parents, Mr, and Mrs, John
Mason.
Mrs, Wm. Martin returned to her
home ,on Saturday after being ill at the
home of her brother, Mr. Jos. Laidlaw
for the past few weeks.
Mrs. Rome of Teeswater, spent the
week-end at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Jas, McInnis.
Mr. and Mrs, Orville Tiffin and Dan
and Mr, and Mrs, Joe Tiffin, spent
Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs,
Win, McInnis of Teeswater.
Mrs. Wallace Conn and Elaine,
spent Sunday at the home of her par-
ents, Mr, and Mrs. Earle Caslick of
Cuirass, and Mr, and Mrs. Hardie
Simpson and daughters of Teeswater,
attended anniversary services here,
and visited with her mother, Mrs. Will
Conn.
Miss Grace Richardson of Tees-
water, spent the week-end with 'her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Richard-
son.
Mr% Scott Paterson and friend of De-
troit, spent the week-end with his
father, Mr. F. McK, Paterson.
Mrs Walter Lott visited on Tues-
day with her mother, Mrs. Chas. Mac-
Kay of Brussels.
Mr. Herson Irwin has been shing-
ling his house this week. ,•
Mr. and Mrs. Len Westbrook of
Goderich, visited on Sunday at the
home of hiS aunt, Mrs. Jas, Cornelius.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Peacock and son
Ross, of Bluevale, and Mr. and Mrs.
Gordon McBurney of East Wawanosh,
spent Sunday at the home of their
sister, Mrs. Dawson Craig.
Mrs. Jas. Cornelius received word
on Sunday of the passing of her broth-
er, John Steele, of Toronto, in his 79th
year, He had been blind for some
years. Interment took place on Mon-
day at Woodstock. His wife prede-
ceased him lait year. He leaves a
grown-up family of four daughters and
two sons.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Naylor of Luck-
now,• are keeping house this week for
LAC. Fred Newman of Toronto and
Mrs. Newman of Wingham. Mrs.
Newman left on Sunday to go into a
hospital at Hamilton.
THE ALPS DISTRICT
The regular 'Red' Cross quilting on
the western end of the 2nd of 'Cuirass,
have beim discontinued for a time.
However,. the one group- is planning
ahead for their finances and are Bold-
ing a dance in S. No.. on Thurs-
day evening of this Week, to raise
money to buy supplies when the regu-
lar emiltings are begun again. Lunch
be. served! and music supplied by
Wilford! Castick, Dan Tiffin and Mr.
and Mrs,. INelsotr
There was an unusual sight on Will
Burchill's. farm in Cuirass last week.
Mr. Burchilt finished seeding, opera-
Hotta, on the home farm before starting
work on the Cuirass farm, and so his
Old neighbours decided to help. him
out. Last Wednesday -afternoon there
were, fourteen horses and a tractor
working in the one field, with all' the
seSding, operations, froth ploughing to
sowing going on at the one time.
A good attendance was present at
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