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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-08-17, Page 8WINGliAM ADVANcwrim8 Mrs. Rhys Pollopk and her baby son, returned home frond Wing_ bans Hospital on Sunday. Miss Muriel Watt of Grimsby, is spending her holidays at the home Of her sister, Mrs Milian Moore. Mr, Ed, and Mr. Wesley Palmer, Miss Minnie Linklater, and Miss Grace Johnston of Wroxeter, spent Sit,n0ay with. Mr, an 4 Mrs. Walter Lott, Mrs, Albert Coultes and children are 'Spending this week with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Kerry of Paisley, Pte. Orton. Grain of Woodstock., spent the week-end with his wife and parents, here. Mrs. Lance Grain handed in $11 last week as the con- trihntion of the Boundary Red Cross Group to Russian Relief fund, Mrs. Earngey is visiting her dangly ter, .Mrs. Laurence. Short and Mr. Short in Fergus,. and :sister in Moore- field, Miss Myrtle Short, assistant post mistress, is on vacation this week, be- giving today.. Miss 3, Pearl Stinson, has been in. Toronto during the past week. BELMORE An old land-mark fell pre)/ to the pick last week, when K., C. Press partly tore down the old Wells home. It will serve as a garage, In Phil Osifers weekly letter, he thinks there should be something down about rural housing. We don't want a 'big house like Peter built, but we would like something patched up a bit. The Hunkin family spent Sunday out of town. All roads led to Wroxeter Friday evening, it being the Lions Frolic. Everything in the way of amusement, soft drinks, hot dogs. Miss Jef fray visited Mrs. Dick Cul- liton and the Mundell family Wednes- day, also called on Mrs. Jewitt, Wing- ham, an old school mate. Also "Short Subjects". Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, August 21, 22, 23 ROBERT WALKER DONNA REED -- In — See Here, Private Hargrave" Filmed directly from the pages of the real Private Hargrove's best-selling book, this picture provides a smooth and steadily amusing comedy. Also "Short Subjects". VOTE YES! ON THE HOSPITAL BY-LAW BELGRAVE Smith's Four O'Ctock Black Tea 1/2-lb. 40c Rex Coffee, Ground Fresh . . lb. 49c Neilson's Jersey Brand Cocoa lb. 29c PATTISON Radio Service Phone 171 FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Westinghouse RADIO TURES Ii11111I111111ifiliii WE SERVICE Institute Had Good Meeting 'Mrs. -Carl Johnston opened her home on Tuesday afternoon for the war work meeting of the Women's Insti- tute and arranged by the convener, Mrs, George Thomson, 'the president, Miss Jean Elliott presided. "benefits derived from rationing" proved a timely roll call—Economy and Better Health were the outstanding answers. Returns for the talent Motley were encouraging, over $10.00 :being realiz- ed for wark work. Miss Jean Elliott was named to speak over CKNX next Wednesday on the Women's /nstitute. I program. 'The question pf a Ntch AnetiOn Sate and other money-making schemes was ditetisied, During the afternoon a war quilt was qttilted, A picnic lunch• was Served ori the ta*n. The attendance of mein. Mr. and Mrs, A. Karsho.koff of To- ronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and -Mrs. W. A. Cathers. Mrs. Karshakoff rameined for a few days longer. Mr. and Mrs. John Gowdy and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Gowdy, spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Doig of Drayton. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dane and son. Edgar, and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Weir, spent Sunday evening with. Mr. and Mrs. Allister Green, who reside near Wroxeter. The grain is all cut around here and took threshing is the order of the day. Mrs. W. A. Cathers and Miss Myr- tle Cathers and Mrs. Ken Bennett, visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Earls, who reside south of Gorrie. WHITECHURCH Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Henderson and family of Listowel, visited on Tuesday- last with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer. Mrs. Eynon and her three children left on Monday last to spend some time with her mother at Englehart. SALEM Mrs. W. A. Gibson and family of Cayuga, is spending this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Mc- Lean, and Mr. and Mrs. Ira McLean and family of St. Thomas spent the week-end there. Mrs. A. Fox returned home from the lake on Friday last. The Young People of the United Church are holding a corn-roast at the Church on Thursday evening. All the young people of the community are cordially invited to come along. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilson of Guelph, spent the week-end at the home of his sister, Mrs. J. F. McLean. Quite a number from here attended the morning service in St. Helens United Church on Sunday, when Miss Caroline Wellwood, returned mission- ary from China was present and gave a very interesting talk on the changes she •had noted in West China during the past thirty-eight years of her missionary work, rejoicing in the num- bers of young people who are studying medicine, nursing, teaching,, singing, and music, and the theological stud- ies, and emphasizing that these stu- dents, by the laws of their land, must go out among the people and teach or practice during the holiday seasons, hence the steady advancement in learn- ing. Mrs, Andrew Gaunt sang a solo "The Christ of the Cross, is the theme of my song", and the choir sang "Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go," Mrs. Robt. Mitchell of Wingham spent last week, with her .daughter Mrs, Gordon Elliott. Mr, and Mrs, John. Falconer, who have ;been visiting here with. Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Falconer, and Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Falconer for the past few weeks, left on Saturday with Mr. Relisson Falconer for their home at Caledon, Mr. Donald Parsons, who has been helping his grandfather, Mr. Malcolm Ross, with the harvest for the past few weeks, returned to his home in To- ronto on Friday last, Born—on Friday, August 11, in Wingham Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft (nee Margaret Wat- son of Brucefield), a daughter, Janet Katherine. Mrs, Bee-croft received word on Saturday that her father, Mr. Robt. Watson of Brucefield, had fallen off a load of grain and had broken his ankle. Mr. Thos. Gaunt, and Mrs. Patter- son, moved last week to his new home on John St., Wingham, Quite a number of the young folks from this community attended the Lions Frolic at Wroxeter on Friday evening. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. McMurray of Morris, spent Sunday at the hone of her nephew, Mr, Herson Irwin, and ,Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Cane and baby Dianne, and' Miss June Irwin of To- ronto, spent the week-end there, and Billie Irwin returned with them to spend a week in Toronto. Mrs. Russel Gaunt and her baby son, returned home from Wingham Hos- pital on Thursday last. Mr, and Mrs. Aldin Purdon made a business trip to London on Monday, and Billie returned home from visiting with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Goyeau of Leamington on Thursday last, Miss Anne Henry, Reg. N., of New York City, is visiting with Wingham and Kinloss relative's this week. Mrs, Geo. Naylor, and Mr. Herbert Pettapiece and Jamieson, ;spent Sun- day with Mrs. Hodgkinson of Kin- lough. Mrs. Harold Currie spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. John Currie and other E. Wawanosh relatives. Miss Laura Currie who has been working for the past year at Malton airport, is spendingie a few weeks at her home ire. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson spent the• week-end at the home of their daughter, Mrs. John Kilpatrick of Lucknow. Mr. Levi Bieman had been busy during the past week shingling his house on the 9th of E. Wawanosh. Lloyd Mason of the R.C.O.C., Camp Borden, and Mrs. Mason of Toronto, are spending two weeks furlough with their paret in Turnberry and East Wawanosh. Miss Kathleen Simpson of Tees- water, spent last week with her aunt, Mrs. Johnston Colin, and this week, Miss Connie Simpson will visit with her grandparents, Mrs. Will Conn. Rev. Mr. Ward will have charge of the service in the United Church here next Sunday at 10.15 a.m. On account of the busy times, the regular monthly meeting of the Wo- men's Institute was postponed , last Tuesday until Tuesday of this week. Mrs. Jean Fox of London, is spend- ing this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Bolt and other E. Wawanosh relatives. Mr. and Mrs. ;Gordon Rintoul and sons of St. Helens, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Aldin Purdon. Pte. Aldin Purdon of Barriefield Camp, Kingston, is having a two month farm leave, and he and Mrs. Purdon and Betty Ann spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Purdon, who also had Mr. and Mrs.' George Tiffin and Coleen, of Kinloss, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McIntyre and sons of Dungannon, Miss Clara Purdon of Wingham, and Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Falconer and family. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin,Purdon of Detroit also spent the week-end there, and their three daugh- ters, who have spent the past six months here, returned with them on Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Conn and Elaine, spent Sunday, with Kincardine friends, Mrs. L. House and daughter, Janis- Se of Meaford, are spending this week with their daughter, Mrs. Hector Pur- don. Mrs. George McClenaghan and Miss Nancy Dodds, motored to Guelph on Sunday and Miss Mildred McClena. ghan, nurse-in-training there, returned to spend her three week vacation with her parents here, Mr, and Mrs. Nathaniel Bolt, Mrs. Jean Pox,. and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cook, spent Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Ed. McClenagham Corp Doris MeClenaghan of the W.D., at Hagersville, spent a few days last week 'with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert IVItClettaghatt. Pte. Cecil rroome of London, spent the week-end -with his wife and daAlgh. ter Jean, GORRIE Mr. and Mrs. Jas. B. Wylie and family of Leaside, also Miss Bessie Wylie of Toronto, are holidaying with their mother, Mrs. John Wylie. Miss Bell Baird of Chesley, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Cloyne Michael over the week-end. " Mr. and Mrs, J. E. Magrath, To- ronto, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Edwards, Master Ronald Newton of Newton- brook, is spending his holidays with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. An- son Galbraith and other ;Gorrie rela- tions. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Watson, Fergus, spent last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Watson. Several of our citizens were surpris- ed on Thursday last to see an eagle fly over, low enough to be sure that it was such a bird, detecting such by the claws on the end of, the wing which was huge in 'size. • We have been informed that a nest of such birds is to be found near Mildmay. Miss Ileen Dilworth, Ethel, spent a couple of days with •her sister, Mrs. Harold Hyndman and Mr. Hyndman, last week. Mr. and Mrs. George S. King, spent the week-end with his sister, Mrs. Melvin Gilkinson and Mr. Gilkinson in Hanover. Mrs. Chas. King, who has spent the past two weeks there with her daughter, returned home with them. Mr. Robert Harrison and daughter, Miss Doreen Harrison, clerk in Steph- en's store, are spending this week holidaying in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Shera spent Sunday with •Mr. and Mrs. Scott Cun- ningham at Drayton. Mrs. Stinson spent last week with her sons at Molesworth. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hyndman are holidaying this week at Amberly Beach. Mr, and Mrs. Ira McLean and little son of St. Thomas, spent the week- end with her sister, Mrs. W. C. King and Mr. King. Their daughters, Marilyn and Donna, who had spent the past week visiting relatives •here, returned with them. Mr. Wallace of Tugaske, Sask, visit- ed with Mr. and Mrs. J. •Cameron Ed- gar and other relatives in this com- munity last week. Misses Janice and Patricia Strong were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Edgar at Wroxeter a couple of days last week. • Mr. and Mrs. C. •Stewart and son Jack, of Molesworth, also nephew, Bruce McClement of Gorrie south, also Mrs. Dell of Toronto, were, guests on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar. Mrs. Halliday returned• from Wing- ham General Hospital where she has been confined kr the past few weeks suffering from a heart condition. Her friends will be pleased to learn she is somewhat improved. Mrs. Archie Halliday and son Ian, of Harniltori, are spending some time here. Mr. Thos, Short was in Toronto last week visiting his brother, Mr. J. Short. There was no service in the Angli- can Church here on Sunday, and will be none next Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. Nobes are on holidays, Mr, and Mrs. Clifford McAllister and little dauhter, Jean, of Jamestown, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Grainger. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Inkster of Sud- bury, 'and Mrs. Thos. Craig of To-, ronto, were guests of Mrs. Inkster's uncle's, Mr. F, C, Taylor and Mrs. Taylor last week, visiting other rela- tives in the community aS well, Mrs, Dovvdell, Toronto, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. john Hyndt man, over the week-end, Churches Hold Annual Holiday The annual holiday was observed in Belgrave and Brick United Churches on Sunday. Next Sunday, August 20, the Young Men's Triple V Class of the Belgrave Sunday School under the leadership of their teacher, Stewart Procter, will be in charge of the serv- ice in both churches. Service will also be withdrawn in Trinity Anglican Church Sunday as it will be for the remainder of the month as the rector, Rev. P. H. Streeter, is on holiday. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Stewart of London, formerly of Belgrave, spent a couple of weeks • with relatives and friends in and around the village., Mrs. James McGill and daughter Helen, of Clinton, visited for a few days with relatives and friends. Mrs. Louis Hayes and family of Elyria, Ohio, returned home after spending several weeks with her par- ents, Mr. and. Mrs. Thomas Brydges and sister, Mrs. Joseph Dunbar. Misses Pearl and Irene Paton of Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Coultes. Mr. and Mrs..Goldwin Wheeler and son George of London, with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wheeler. Mrs. Wilfred Pickell spent a week with relatives' at Bruce Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Keating spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Mitchell of Rothsay. Their daughter, Catherine, returned home from spending three weeks at Roth- say. Maurice Leitch of Owen Sound, is on two weeks holidays with his par:, ents, Mr. and Mrs. James Leitch. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Logan spent the week-end in Grand Bend. Sapper Ralph McCrea is on a short furlough with his • parents, Mr. and Mrs. Neil McCrea. Mrs. E. G. Lowry and daughter Velma, Edgar Lbowry and Mr. Mc- Caulley of Dundas; Herbert William- son of Toronto; Mrs. J. Sheffield and daughter, Mrs. Lillian McLean, of St. Catherines, 'visited recently with Mr. and Mrs, John McGill. bers ,,and visitdis -was good. Mission Band Met The vice-president, Mary Darling, presided at the Mission. Band meeting in the United Church on Thursday afternoon. ;After singing "Jesus Bids Us Shine" and repeating "The Mission Band Purpose", the leader read the scripture lesson. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Edward Johnston and the of- fering was dedicated in prayer by June Shiell. Readings were given by Jean Hall and Shirley Seiling. Vocal and musical numbers by Berva Gallaher, Eleanor Smith, Ruby Gray, Delores and Phyllis Hamilton. Priscilla Mann had charge of the Mission story "War Work for Young and Old" taken from the Mission magadine World Friends, At the close of the meeting Priscilla Mann and Mary Darling conducted a session of games. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stowe, R. C. King and Mrs. May of Toronto, visit- ed at the Sanderson home. Percy Diamond, of Detroit, visited his aunt, Mrs. Thomas Coultes. Mrs. Wm. Falconer and son Ernie, spent a few days with friends at Niagara Falls. Miss Ruby Duff, dietitian at the Wo- man's College Hospital, Toronto; after a visit to Mrs. William Kile of Cuya- hoga Falls, Akron, Ohio, is spending the remainder of August with her sis- ters, Miss Duff and Mrs. M. L. Aitken. A.W. 2 Dorothy Aitken, has com- pleted her basic training at Rockcliffe, and has been sent to St. Hubert, Que. Dr. Arthur Shaw, Mrs. Shaw and Miss Barbara, of Toronto, spent a few days with the Doctor's mother, Mrs. Arthur Shaw. Haselgrove's SMOKE SHOP Mrs. Thomas Coultes and son Dr. NEW CANADIAN . DOMESTIC GARDEN PAT H MILD CHEESE lb. 32c SHORTENING lb. 20c PAT-A-PAN PASTRY CHOICE PEAS *.s.s.ssoss1 tin 15c FLOUR 24-lb, bag 79c HEAVY GRADE ZINC RINGS doz. WHOLE MIXED PICK. LING SPICE .-.. 4-oz, pkg. York Good. Quality Bologna — . a •. Macaroni mid Cheese Loaf I 6 6 6 Maple Leaf Breakfast Bacon . . . . . Maple Leaf Smoked Back Bacon . MEDIUM CROWN I 29c FRUIT JARS ............... doz. $1.25 WAR GRADE 10c RUBBER RINGS ....., 4 doz. 25c J. T. Coultes, are spending a'few days with Mr. and Mrs. John McIntosh at Molesworth. Mrs. D. J. Falconer, Toronto, visit- ed this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Falconer. Misses Ethel and Florence Beattie, Mrs, H. R. Scott, Seaforth and Miss Helen Beattie, Toronto, were recent visitors at the home of Mrs. R. F. Garniss. Berva Gallaher, Wroxeter, spent the with with Eleanor Smith, Miss Florence Fowler was a week- end visitor with Miss Jean Scott at Seaf°rth Mrs. Ransomer Boisevain, Manitoba, spent the week-end with friends here. She was the former Edna Hughes, a former resident of this locality. It is 36 years since she last visited here. Mr. and Mrs. (George Peacock and Gail of Ottawa, are spending their vacation with Mr. and Mrs. James Peacock.r Mrs. Neil B. McEachern, Louise, Gilbert and Neil of Arthur, are with her mother, Mrs. R. F: Garniss: Mr. and Mrs. •Glen Smith, Morris, spent Sunday with Meand Mrs. J. H. Smith. ‘.) Smoker's Sundries Magazines . — . lb. 25c • a '6 a • 4 lb. 33c . 1/2-1b. lb. 63c ; 5. LXCE.viaEATRE August 17, 18, 19 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, The Magical' Musical with, Mirsclef Techaidolor1 - 501004 DIrpcted by CHARLES Vino! COLUMBIA PIcTURI ,s64,s'S VOTE YF.,,S I ON THE HOSPITAL BYLAW "Distinctive Fits" You experience an exhilarating air of con- fi'dence.in clothes that give off that Well Tailored Look. . Such as a Warren 'K. Cook Made-to- Measure Suit. Suits that give a man or woman's appearance a "lift" , that reflect character that express individuality, "Warren K. Cook's 1\48,dd-to-Measure — Onceyou wear one no other Suit will satisfy you. Harina & Co. Ltd. BLUEVALE Women Conducted Service The service in the United Church on Sunday morning was hi charge of the members of the Women's Mission- ary Society and*was conducted by Mrs. M. L. Aitken. The theme of the serv- ice was "Missions". Mrs. George Hetherington gave an address, stressing the value of mission- ary endeavor. Robert Shaw assisted in the service. The choir sang an an- them and hymni were sung appropri- ate to the, theme. Next Sunday there will be no serv- ices in Bluevale and Ebenezer Church- es. There was no service in Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday: Next Sunday the pulpit will be oc- cupied ;by Mr. Charles McCarrol, the student minister at Molesworth and Gorrie, rmoreemaira..,••• PHONE 161 FREE DELIVERY Ara woes AT- — Smith's Economy Food Store SNOWFLAKE AMMONIA 3 pkgs. 15c I BLUE ROSE RICE 2 lbs. 25c GIANT SIZE RINSO pkg. 53c "A" SODAS 6-oz pkg. 12c FULL-GRAIN I McCORMICK'S XXX SPIRIT OR CIDER VINEGAR - gallon 49c Thursday, •August 17th.,1944 Phone 53. Wingham Be Sure YOU Vote YES on the Hospital By-law Ker-CItoo! 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