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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-10-19, Page 8aci treiTIR litedecoratingo, • Radio Actin' Up. Phone 171 Get. ready for the long Winter evenings of thrilling radio entertainment. Let us 'restore it to its original efficiency and performance now! PATTISON RADIO SERVICE Minnie Street. Wingham BUY A BOND WINQII4'W ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday): Oct.0.* 10, 1044 4.11141 THEM bit Sr' fersatoof omoviestr . WINGHAM ONT. Directed by CLARENCE BROWN Produced by SIDNEY FRANKLIN Also "Short Subject". ilveryone of us 4: proud: it this bout to be a Can -toted. -should support sites 7th Victoty L6t n by haying Bonds to the absolute bulk -Only ifl this -*ay can Viebelp tepey the.sserifice of our Bghtirtglads untlerotvit ribeit hotoic edvninces th finftt *kiwi. • Mc Kibbons Catholic . Church at Mildmay. on Sat- urday. Mr, George Ross spent a few days last week at Toronto and Kitchener and retttrried to Owen Sound on Mon- day. Mr. and Mrs. John Conn and Ruby and -Mr. and Mrs. Wallace, Conn and :Elaine, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Harold 'Johnston, Lucknow, on Satur- day for a 'Wedding anniversary supper. --Mrs. Jas. Purdon has been laid up with a severe attack of phlebitis. Mr. and Mrs, Chester Rintoul and Helen and Wanda of Brussels, visited on Suriday with Mr. and Mrs. Aldin Ptirdon and other relatives in this community. Mr.. and Mrs. Jack McIntyre and sons of Dungannon, spent the week- end with Mrs. Cecil Falconer, and Mrs, George Falconer and baby •Cecelia. of Toronto, and Mrs. Joe Fal- coner and son Joe, of Winghant spent a few (lays last week there also. Mrs. Russel Gaunt returned to Wingliam hospital one day last week, and has been improving nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Len. Westbrook and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Love and two daughters o Goderich, Mr, and Mrs. Ferguson and daughter of Clinton, visited recently at the home of their mint, Mrs. Jas. Cornelius. A splendid sale of farm machinery and, stock was held at the home of Thos. O'Malley on Thursday last. Mrs. Grain's group have contributed $6,00 towards the fund for boxes for overseas. 0 Mr.'and,Mrs, John Mason and Mary spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs, David Kilpatriek of London. Dr. and Mrs, Harold Robinson and ,fatniir of Walkerton, spent Monday last with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. LAC. C1iffor4 Purdon, and ,NIrS. Pardon and baby Marlene of Centralia, spent the week-end with their relatives here. • Vfie ladies a the,rw,ma.,..91 the Presbyterian Chureh are holding their Thankoffering rneethig in the church on Thursday evening, and have invited the ladies of Calvin and Lang- side and the W.M.S. of the United Church, A. cordial invitation is ex- tended to anyone to come and hear a lecture by the returned missiOnatt Dr. Quinn, who will show slides on his Work. Mr, and Mrs, john Gillespie and Mr, and Mrs, J. G. Gillespie, visited on Sunday with Mr, Chas. Gillesnie of Kincardine. Mr, and Mrs. S. PI, Cross and family of Walkerton, and Mr, Ira McLean Of St. Thomas, visited on Sunday with their parents, Mr, and, Mrs. J. F. Mc- Lean. Mr, and Mrs, Walter Robson of Walkerton, visited on Sunday with her uncle, Mr, Wm. Barbour, Mrs. Ed. Gaunt left on Saturday to visit with her brother at Sault Ste. Marie. Mrs. George McCienaglian, Mrs. Milian Moore, and Mr. Harry Mc- Clenaghan and Miss Edith McClena- ghan of Belgrave, spent Saturday in London, Mrs. Moore visiting her brother, Dr, Arthur Watt. and Mrs. Chas. Hodgins and Miss Betty .Gillespie of Holyrood, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Kirk and baby Ann Margaret of Birmingham, Mich., visited over the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft, Corp Doris McClenaghan of the W. D. of the R.C.A.F. at Hagersville, spent a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClen- aghan. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clarke of Luck- now, spentk, the week-end with her father, Mr. Robt Carrick. Flt.-Lt. Mac Elliott, with his moth- er, Mrs. Leroy Elliott and aunt, Mrs. Melvin Rome, of Teeswater, visited on Wednesday last' at the home of his cousin, Mrs. Harold Walker of EaSt Wawanosh. Mac is home on furlough after three and a half years in England with the R.C.A.F. He had made over thirty missions over Germany and was one of the crew of the first bomber to drop two ton block-busters on Ber- lin. Mac is now anxious to get back on the job again. Mrs. A: Emerson and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson of Langside, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs: Albert Mc- Quillan. A pleasant evening was spent by the East Wawanosh council and the Fed- eration, officials :and their wives on Thursday evening last at the Institute Hall ,when the ladies of, tlfe Institute provided a chicken dinner. After the toast, The King, different' officials were called upon by the president, Mr. Norman Radford, to give short talks, while Mr. Albert Walsh led in the community singing. Afterwards, all enjoyed euchre until closing time. BLYTH Mr. Lewis Whitfield has purchas- ed from John C. Heffron, the store building on the south-east corner of Queen and Dinsley streets. He will engage in the plumbing business. Mr. Elmer Pollard has purchased front the James Heffron Estate, the dwelling which has been occupied by him for some time. JAMESTOWN Miss Gertrude Payne of Hanover, spent the week-end with her. parents, Mr, and Mrs. B. Payne, Miss Mary Bradshaw spent the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bradshaw, The anniversary services of Roe's Church will be conducted on Sunday, October 22nd by the Rev, J. W. John- ston of Bluevale United Church, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Jacklin have moved to London where they intend residing. Mr. and Mrs. William Weir, Mrs, Gordon Weir and daughter Florence, of Hovtick, spent Sunday at Selah l3reckenridges. Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Holt spent Saturday with friends at St. Marys. The October' meeting of the yatnes,, 111.00000001111.0100.11.00100.1.010111 Watch Repairing , . Gorge 'Williams, form- erly proprietor of Wil- liams Jewellery Store, is now able to do watch repairing at his home, John St., next to Mason- ic Hall. For the present, watches only. lanimmoimen NOW ON THE AIR OVER'' town War Workers was held on Tues- day, October 10th, in the hall. Dur- ing the afternoon 12 ditty bags were filled, and a tea served by four ladies, Mrs, S. Johnston, Mrs. E. Jacklin, Mrs. 'R. McDonald and Mrs. G. Mc- Mr. Bert Wallace and Mr. George Robertson ,have ,returned to Detroit, having 'attended the funeral of Mr. James Wallace.,' (Intent-led for last week) Mrs. Ned.-ahompson of Toronto, was a' week-end visitor with her par- ents, Mr. and. Mrs. Da-ve McLennan, Mrs. Lloyd Workman of Weston, spent Thanksgiving at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fleming Grain- ger. A good crowd attended the sale at Mr. Allan Ramsay's. . Mrs. Edward Jacklin attended the funeral of a relative in Guelph, Mrs. Fred Galbraith of Detroit, also Mr. and Mr. Webster Willits, of Turnberry, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Willis. Mr. and, Mrs. Selah Breckenridge were recent ,visitors of Mr. and Mrs. George Michie of the 5th line of Morrie. Mr. and Mrs. William Balfour spent Thanksgiving with friends at Mitchell, Mrs. Earl Baker and little son, also Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Higgins and children of Wroxeter, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Jacklin. SALEM Wroxeter. Mr. Edwin Palmer called on his brother, Mr., Wm. Palmer of Walton one day at the first of the week, Miss Myrtle Cathers spent a few days last week with friends in Wing- barn, Miss Kay Willits of Brussels, spent the week-end with her parentS, Mr. and Mrs. Ifelvin We the sbery to report the illness of Mrs, Harvey Copeland who under- went an operation in the Listowel Baspital on Friday of last week. We wish her a speedy recovery, ' Mr. Allan Pralick is at preSent under the Dr's. caret We wish him a speedy recovery. His daughter, jean and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Vetoes of Toronto, aie at present visiting there, imarnimmalmovimminam S m ker's Sundries Magazines Haselgrove's SMOKE SHOP GORRIE Mr. William Grainger of 'Westin:1, and Mr. Clarence Grainger ,of Court- right, were holiday visitors with Mr. and gra.. Ceeil:'•Graingerr. Mr. and - Mrs, John Winters of 'Fordvviih, were recent visitors at the same home. Mr, and Mrs. Howard, Cowan .and Mr. John Abram, were in Tonawanda, N.Y., last week to attend the funeral of Mrs, •Cowan's brother, the late Mr.,. John Rent..' Mr, and Mrs, jack Douglas of ,Harriston, were recent visitors at the 110110 Of Mr, and Mrs, Robert Hat-, Mrs, Ernest King is spending' a couple .of weeks in Toronto with her daughter, Mrs. Percy .Cohner and Mr. Calmer. Mr. Bob Nay of Kitchener, is visit- ing with his mother, Mrs. Edna Nay, Pte. Wrn, Edwards of London, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Edwards. Mr. and Mrs. Scott and daughter, Miss Everyn of Morris, visited last Thursday with Mr. and Mrs, F, C. Taylor. Invitation Extended To Short Course The Women's Institute are sponsor- ing a short course, "The Time Saving Kitchen" on the afternoons of Octo- ber 23, 24, 25. This will be held in the Orange Hall at 2 p.m. Miss Slicter will conduct the course andd, slides will be used. The Women of the community are invited to attend this course which promises to be both helpful and interesting, Institute Packed Overseas Boxes ' The October meeting of the Wo- men's Institute was held at Mrs. Burns Stewart's home with a good at- tendance. The afternoon was spent in packing oevrseas boxes, fifteen of which were packed, nineteen having been packed the week before at Mrs. W. C. King's home, making a total of thirty-four Christmas boxes for our boys overseas., The Institute Was asked by mem- bers of Salvation Army to assist in their Home Frant Appeal to which they expressed their willingness. . A short business meeting was held after which lunch was served by Mrs, A. 'Galbraith and Mrs. M. Bell assist ed by the hostess. Church Celebrated 83rd Anniversary On Sunday, October 15th, the -or- vie United- Church celebrated its 83rd anniversary with special services at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m, The Rev.. G. G. Burton, M.A., B.D„,:orClinton, was the guest speaker at both services. In the morning the text was taken froni the 36th chapter of Jeremiah. The Wroxeter' Quintette sang "Go. Gather Them In" and the Gorrie choir "Hail the Glad Creation" and "I was glad". In the evening Mr. Burton chose his text from St. Luke, chapter 14, verse 18. "Come for all things are now ready." The Wroxeter Quintette sang "The Wayside Cross" and 'Nearer My God to Thee" and the Gorrie chdir "Neath the Banner of the King." The church was filled to capacity 'at both services. . C. G. t T. Meeting The regular meeting of the C.G.I.T. was held on Friday evening, October 13th, at the home of Dorothy Earl. The meeting was in charge of Helen Irwin and Helen Strong- with the theme "Who Dare to Dream." The meeting opened with quiet music by Eleanor Carson. Helen Irwin read a poem entitled "Who Dare to Dream", followed by the scripture lesson from Romans 13: 15 to 24 read by Helen Strong, The scripture discussion was led b yeelH nIrwin and a musical solo by 'Greta Hyndman followed. The worship service closed with prayer by Helen Irwin and a hymn. The roll call was responded to by • naming a superstition. The members were pleased to have with them Miss Jean Sparling who introduced a handwork project. Marlene 13arton,IMatine Fat- tish supplied musical numbers while lunch was being prepared. A vote of thanks was tendered the hatess and the meeting closed with Purpose and Taps. ••••••M•M.Ia Mrs, Stanley Knapp and MiSs Leis Stucky of Detroit, visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Downey, Pte. Walter Hemingway of Chathann spent the week-end with friends here. Mr. and Mrs, Robt. Rarrison receiv- ed word on Saturday that their son, Cpl. Earl Harrison has been wounded in action in Belgium. It is hoped that word will be received soon to say that the nature of the wound is not seiiottS. Mr. and Mrs. 'as. bate of Listewel, visited for a couple of days last -week with Mr. arid Mrs. R. G. Dane. Mr, and Mrs. Colin Gillis of TOrott, to, visited for a few days last week at the home of the latter's brother, Ur. Je.S, tdwards and Mrs. Edwards, Mts. Attleo Vottod Vollowing a protracted illness, Mrs, James Pound, daughter of the late Mr. and Mil. William Dane, tasted On at her home hi Oshawa, nit Wednesday, Oeteher 11th. She waS the former Uat* bailie and wao born ttt the tOth WHITECHURCH The Red Cross Society held a quilt- fog at the home of Mrs. Jas. Aitche- son recently, and at Mrs. Mtllan Moore's on Thursday last and will bold one at the home of Mrs'. Mac- Donald on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. St. Marie and Mylis attended the Weiler-St. Marie wedding in Sacred Heart Roman Thursday, Friday, aturclay, October 19, 2.0, 21 JAMES CAGNEY MARGARET LINDSAY — In “The Frisco Kid" Action and thrillirtg excitement with the-popular star James Cagney. Also "Short Subjects". Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2,30 pan, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday October 23, 24, 25 —Special — CLARENCE BROWN'S WIllTE CLIFFS or DOVER," IRENE DUNNE ALAN MARSHAL RODDY MsDOWALL FRANK MORGAN NOW ::ON! HURS., FRI., SAT. October 19, 20, 21 Hanna's Ladies and .111 -ns Stores. Mrs. D. L. Weir spent last Sunday with her sister, Mrs. McTavish and her brother, .Mr, Dick McMichael of: ,Bedspreads— .. . Beatitiful designs on coloured or ivory back- grounds. ' Vull double size, these spreads are fain- ,ous for their wearing qualities. $15.00, $16.50 Babies' Sets— , Chenille Crib Sets—pink, blue $3.95 Quilted Carriage Sets—pink, blue $4.50 Satin Comfoiters—wool-fillecl $2,95, $4.50 Your freshly decorated bedroom deserves a new bedspread or comforter , and attractive chintzes can do wonders in the way of drapes and chair coverings. Materials— Colourful. cretonnes and drapery fabrics can be,used for window hangings, curtains, covering chairs and dressing tables. 79c - $1.75 yd. Satin Comforters— For light weight warmth you'll like these wool-filled comforters. Inexpensive and decorative. $7.50, $7.95 in,g Dept. Store Dane, Vancouver, B. C.; Wm. Dane, Toronto. The remains were brought by motor on Saturday from Oshawa to Gorrie for burial. There was a brief service at the 'gra'veside conducted by the de- ceased's brother-in-la* Rev. 'Lloyd Of Si:" Thomas. The pallbearers were—T. Brandnocic, J. Douglas, Wm. Gallaher, 5, Murray, R. Dane, G. Pane. Friends from Toronto, :Oshawa, Wingharn and Harriston attended the ete% etetv elate VICTORY 'e1 e4 v4.44 5044614 "owe keg, AnAptv Vav 56c PER DAY BUYS A $100 BOND 84c PER DAY BUYS A $150 BOND $1.10 PER DAY BUYS A $200 BOND IN 6 MONTHS C0110M concession of Howick. About 45 years ago she was married, her husband pre- deceasing, her, about 20 years age. children, were all born in Gorrie when Ur. rotted was station agent there. They are Eileen and Evelyn, both' 'Of - Oshawa, and Pa.lie„ who is' in buSiness Toronto. Three sisters and three brothers also, survive, Mrs. Harry Day, Vancouver, B. C.; Mrs. Richard Sperling; Vancopver, B. C.; Mrs,. (Rev.) •Lleyd, St. Thomas; John Dane,' Indian Head; .Harry burial service.