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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-11-16, Page 8This year we offer you the largest Christmas Card assortment we haVe ever had. From it you may choose a card that wilt.suit any requirement, arid at the same time reflect your own personality. YOU' WILL FIND OUR CARD DISPLAYS CONVENIENT AND WELL LIGHTED. The fleet time you're shopping, come in and choose your. Christmas Card requirements, IT'S WISE TO SHOP EARLY A C.Ofriplete assortment of seals, tags and fancy Wrappings await yourre selection. CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS McKibbons Wingham THE •. DRUG '1084.1" WHITECHURCH Quite a number from here attended the fowl supper at Belgrave United Church on Wednesday evening last. Mr., Cecil Falconer met with a nasty accident in Currie's bush on Wednes- day last, when the log his team was drawing out, swung and struck 'him across the back, knocking him to the ground and breaking a rib. Mr. and Mrs. Calvert Falconer of Blyth, were visiting relatives in this community on Thursday last. Mrs- Falconer has been organizing Farm Forums in Morris and Kinloss. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. St. Marie , and Mylis, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schumacher of Mildmay. Mr. St. Marie received word on Sat- urday from the Red Cross at Ottawa, that their son, Tpr. Raymond St. Marie, had been wounded in the right arm. Smoker's Sundries Magazines Haselgrove's SMOKE'SHOP New Electrical Appliances are hard to obtain. Have burned out irons, toaster or hot plates re- paired at the PATTISON Radio Service Rugged, attractive tweeds, cosy fleeces, firm-textured and soft elysians they're all among this season's offer- ings in men's winter overcoats, They represent exceptional vale-' es, outstanding styles, in garments which will be an investment for years Of service. $23." $45.0° (sizes 36 - 44) BOYS' AND YOUTHS' COATS • All wool coats, plaid lined, in pop- ular swagger style. Sizes 28 - 37. $ 1 3.50 - $ 1 7.95 King Dept Store Watch Repairing George 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: McCORMICK'S LIBBY'S or AYLMER "C" SODAS, 16-oz, 21c TOMATO JUICE, 2 tins . 210 PAT-A-PAN PASTRY MAPLE LEAF FLOUR, 24-lb. bag 83c PURE LARD, lb, e. 18c Sunny Boy Breakfast Cereal . . . pkg. 21c Neilson's Jersey Brand Cocoa .........,. lb. tin 29c Lynn Valley, Nos. 4.5 Peas . . , . 2 tins 27c — FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WAX TURNIPS, 2 lbs 70 Head. LETTUCE, 2 for 23't Fresh"Green CELtRit, belt 10e Ont. ONIONS, 10-11b, bag ' 80% GRAPEFRUIT, 8 for California dRAPES, lb. 23c McIntosh APPLES, 8 25e Spy APPLES, 4 lbs. me... 25c PHONE 161 FREE DELIVERY' MP MINS —AT - Smith's Economy Food Store AN ALL PORK PRODUCT LIPTON'S NOODLE I KAM, tin ... ....... ..... . ... ...... ... —..., ...... . 35c SOUP MIX, 2 pkgs. 25c . VIGOR 8 (15-oz. tin) GARDEN PATCH GOLDEN CHOCOLATE SYRUP ..... ... 55c WAX BEANS, tin ....., .... .. . 15e PAN-DRIED QUICK COOKING „„ Robin 'Hood Oats pi lb. bag ZIIC wINGFIADix ADVANCE-TIMES ThurSdait Nov, 16th, 1944, • ",a, • ..k414^1:''''''1* Germany, with. W,O. NorMan Wei, wood, visited en Sunday with Mr. and Xre, Ezra Welweod, Mr. Welveoed received word last week from Norman after a lengthy silence, and he had been moved to Camp 4, Mr Welwopel. and Gordon motored to Toronto on Thursday to see if a new kit could be sent through the Red Cross. The ladies of the Institute are hold, ing a bingo and dance on Friday even- ing, November 24, in the hall. ,Mr. Jack Morrison spent last week- end with friends in Toronto. Mr. Lorne Clarke of Niagara Falls, is spending this week with. his old pal, Mr, Lorne Johnston. These two men went through the 1914-18 war together and since they found. each other again, about seven years ago, they have al- ways spent a week each year since to- gether for old times .seke. Mr. Herb Fisher from the Fisher Hatcheries, Ayton were in this corn, munity one day last week and blood- tested Mr. Mcllrath's flock of pullets and those of other farmers in this dis- trice from whom they get eggs in the spring. Mr, Carl Lott, who worked with them, called on his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Walter Lott. Miss Faye MeClenaglian, who had her ankle broken seven weeks ago, had the cast taken off last Wednesday and is stepping around as good as ever. A very successful sale was held at Mr. Wm. Robinson's on Monday. Pte, Wilfred Caslick of Camp Bor- den, and Mrs. Caslick and Miss Erma Caslick of Wingham, and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Conn and Elaine of Kinloss, and Mr. and Mrs. Roeald Coultes of East Wawanosh, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Cas- lick of Culross. Mr: and Mrs, Herbert Laidlaw and Ivan, visited on Sunday with Mr. Harry McClenaghan and family of Belgrave. Mr, Clarence McClenaghan was in Auburn on Sunday taking the services for Rev. Harold Snell, Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs:. Jas. Falconer on Monday evening, with a good attendance, and all agreed there had .been very little soil analysis on farms in this district, and all were 'interested in the ,discus- sion on permanent pastures, which have been such an education in all districts where they have been tried out. - BELGRAVE The publicity meeting of the Bel- grave Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Stewart Procter, on Tuesday, November 21st. Roll call "A Worthwhile Activity of the Women's Institute Anywhere". Cur- rent events, Mrs. C. Logan. Motto, "For Home and Countiy", Mrs. N. Keating. Address, Mrs. W. J. Hend- erson, district president. An Institute contest will be held under the direction of Mary Procter, Lunch, Mrs. N. Keating and Mrs, T. B. Johnston. WESTFIELD The Farm Forum met on Monday evening this week, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Vincent, with 30 present. After the radio broadcast the groups discussed "Land, the 'Foundation of the Community". A contest was con- ducted by Ronald Taylor and Gordon McDowell. Lunch was served. Mr. J. D. McDowell spent the week- end at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. Gear and Mr. Gear of Kitchener. Mr. Arnold Cook was fortunate in shooting a fox recently,' Rev, and Mrs. H. Wilson of Brus- sels, visited recently at the home of Mr. and %Mrs. Melvin Taylor. Mrs. Emmerson Rodger visited over the week-end with her sister, Mrs. P. Walker of Toronto. Mr. Win, McDowell was a guest on Sunday at the home of his cousin, Miss C. McClinton of Goderich. Mr. Raymond Redmond spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Pat O'Malley of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Walden, Mrs. J. L. Me- Dowell, were London visitors on Sat- urday. Mrs, Howard Campbell and babe, returned from Wingham Hospital on Saturday. Mr, Wm, Elsley and his mother, Mrs. j. Elsley of Benmiller, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. J. L. Mc- Dowell. Miss Norma Taylor visited with her cousin, 'Miss Thelma Snell and other friends of Goderich, The members of the Westfield W. M, S. were guestt of the Ladies' Cuild of St, Marks .Anglican Church, Auburn, On Tuesday, when Mrs. E. Rodger and Miss` W. Campbell assist, dd in the program by rendering a duet. The V. P. met on Thursday evening with a good attendance. The program Was in charge of Eileen Taylor with Phyllis Cook at the piano. A reading was given by Eddie Taylor; SeriPture lesson was read by Victor Campbell. Poern, Eileen Taylor, Prayer, Violet Cook. Topic lly Ross Radford. The Meeting closed with the Mitpah Benediction. The Atria 'Partin', met 'Monday last week at the home pf Mr. and Mrs. Jack Buchanan with 85 present, The radio broadcast was listened to with much interest, after which groups were formed and soil management was discussed, A conteet was conducted by Urs.• Douglas Campbell, The next meeting is to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, R. Vincent. Lunch was served and a social time spent. The Mission Band met on Sunday afternoon with 12 present. The meet- ing was led by Violet Cook, Readings were given by Lorna Buchanan and Lloyd McDowell, Scripture lesson was read by Violet Cook. Mrs, Wm. Carter gave the chapter in the study book on Lepers of Paraguay, Mrs. Norman McDowell told a story of a little Indian girl. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McNichol of Walton, visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Bosman, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Howatt were Toronto visitors over the week-end. BLYTH A meeting was held in Memorial Hall, Monday evening to discuss plans for our National Day. The following persons were appointed a committee: Rev. A. Sinclair, Eddie Johnston, Bert Grey, William Watson, Mrs. Ha‘rold Phillips, Reeve Morritt, Gordon Augustine, Bert Tasker, Armand Ker- nick, Thomas Kelly; decorating com- mittee: Miss A, Gillespie, Miss Jose- phine Woodcock, Mr. Kenneth Whit- more, Mr, and Mrs. Ward of GreY Town- ship, have taken up residence in the dwelling on Boundary Road which they recently purchased. Lieut. Alex Elliott, Mrs. Elliott and her mother, Mrs. Steadwell, who were guests of the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H: R. Elliott, have returned to their home in Halifax. Mr. Norman Shiells, of. Belgrave, has purchased the Dodd property, Queen Street North, The dwelling will be improved before he takes pos- session next spring. ALPS DISTRICT On Wednesday of last week the regular Red Cross quilting was held at the home of Mrs. Michael King. Mrs. Tom Nickel purchased the quilt, which will aid the finances of the group. Tpr. and Mrs. Wilford Caslick spent a fbur-day week-end leave with their respective relatives. Mr. Robt. Stobo made the yearly canvass for the Salvation Army on Friday afternoon,. BLUEVALE Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McKinnon at- tended the funeral of his nephew, Dr. R. Erskine Robertson, at Collingwood, on Saturday. Received Blood Donor Cards Mrs. M. L. Aitken has recently re- ceived Red Cross Blood Donors cards through the Wingham Division of the Canadian- Red .Cross issued at head- quarters. Mrs. Aitken has made, a summary as follows: 231 donations, 82 donors, 8 -donations by George Hetherington, 7 donations by James Johnston, 7 donations by Fred Seiling. The cards will be hung alternately in the churches until the community hall is ready for use. 25 persons have sent in their names to.•the clinic for Wednesday, Novem- ber 15th, Young People Conduct Service The service in the United Church on Sunday evening was conducted by Fleming Johnston, the president of the Y, P. U. The program as outlined by the London Conference, was observed. The report of the Y. P. U. Presbyterial Rally held recently at Egmondville, was presented, Fleming Johnston gave a paper on "Youth Partners under Christ" pointing out that the youth of today are the men of tomorrow and showing the aims and purposes of the Young People's Union, He also de- scribed and explained the Society's crest. Rev. J. W. Johnson showed two reels of pictures, the first one showed the fishing, rice and weaving industries of the Philippine. Islands. The second picture was "The Life of Christ in Art." The pictures covered front the time of the birth of Christ and his early childhood. Interim Moderator At Presbyterian Church Rev. D. n. Cram, of Teeswater, In- OHM Moderator for Bluevale and Bathes, occupied the pulpit in Ithox Presbyterian Church, preaching from Joshua 15. ,There shall net any Matt be able to stand before thee all the day of thy life; ,as t was with Moses so I will be with thee; I will not fall thee; nor forsake thee, Next Sunday Dr: Voting of Fergus will be heard IS 'a candidate, Presentation. To ileiMipaitodt S. of tfityx t tor S A fitutibeeof YoufT hyteelatt Church People from the V. P. drove bOltre Att. and Mrio. Lenard kilt a ,iftt recently and presented Their son Sam and his bride, the former Miss Wilda Montgomery, with a pair of blankets. Th e evening was spent playing games and contests. Refreshments were serv- ed. Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. McEwen en- tertained, at their home on Saturday evening in honour of Mr. and Mrs, Carman Richards of Ethel. Guests in- cluded friends and neighbours of Mrs. Richards who was the former Miss Verne Echmier of Jamestown. Dr. Arthur Shaw and Mrs. Shaw of Toronto, visited, recently with the doc- tor's mother, Mrs. Arthur Shaw. George Hetherington is visiting his brothers at Brampton, Toronto and Hamilton. Mrs. Mary Robertson spent part of the week with her sisters, Mrs. Ged- des and Mrs. Nicholson at Belgrave. Lorne McCrackin of Seaforth, spent the week-end with his parents, •Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCrackin. Mr. and Mrs. Neil 13„ McEachern and family, Arthtir, were week-end visitors with Mrs. R. F. Garniss. Institute. Presentation To Mrs. Mathers Mrs. George Hetherington was the hostess on Tuesday afternoon for the monthly meeting of the Women's In- stitute. The meeting which was very largely, attended, was presided over by the president, Mrs. Charles Mathers. Members responded well to the roll call 4What should or can be done to make rural life more attractive • for young women" and brought out ,good discussion. The treasurer reported ever $16.00 for the overseas boxes. Mrs. '5. Wickstead, Mrs, George Thomson • and Mrs. G. Hetherington was named a committee to make full arrangements for sending the boxes. The members decided not to apply for the government grant of $3,00. Mrs. Wilson Thornton had charge of the programme and gave a paper on Can- adianization, speaking of the qualifi- cations of a true Canadian and what we can do to promote good Canadian Citizenship. She also gave an 'illu- strated talk on Television, pointing out that the advance of television will be one of the great post-war develop- ments and will be the Means of pro- viding much employment. During the programme, Miss Duff read an address and Miss Florence Fowler presented the president, Mrs. Charles Mathers, a bride of this month, with a corner wall bracket, Mrs. ,Mathers thanked her co-workers in the Institute, for their gift and good wish; es Mrs. Thornton conducted a contest on "How well do you know Canada?" No one was successful hi answering all the eitestions Correctly. In closing all joined in singing, The National An. then, 4.6•6.1.1.64.1 ~YCETHEATRE Thursday, Friday, Saturday, November 16, 17, 1$ DICK POWELL. LUCILLE'BALL — In "Meet The People" Music and comedy with art all star cast at the Lyceum Theatre where you can. "Meet the People" in a mood of light entertainment. Also "Short Subjects" Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, • Nov. 20, 21, 22 RED SKELTON ANN RUTHERFORD -- In "Whistling In Brooklyn" Hide and seek as Skelton plays tag with the cops and robbers. Also "Short Subjects. Mr. Thos. O'Malley and family, and Miss Bridgetta O'Malley moved to their home on E. Dundas St., London, on Thursday, and Miss Eileen Snell, who has finished her business course at the High School, left with them to get a job in London. Mr. Jack Purdon and Mr. Aldin Purdon, have each purchased new Allis-Chalmer tractors. • Pie. Lloyd Mason of Barriefield, and Mrs, Mason, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mason. Mr. Roy McGee of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGee ,and Miss Helen McGee, MisS Bertha MacKay and Miss Florence Beecroft accompanied him spent the week-end at their respective homes here. Mr. and Mrs. Albert' Cameron of Ashfield, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Falconer on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Guller of Wing- ham, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Amos Cornelius. The Red Cross Society held a quilt- ing at the home of Mrs. Will Henry on Thursday. Miss Mildred Moore left last week for London, where she has secured work for the next few months. ,Mrs. Andrew Fox left recently to spend the winter at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roy Patten of St. Georges. Pte. Cecil Froome, who has been stationed at London, spent the week- end here with his wife and little Jean, and left on Monday fore Barriefield, where he. will be stationed for the next few months,' and Mrs. Froome and Jean left on Monday to spend the winter with her mother at Rainy River, and with friends at Fort William. Corp. Thos. Morrison of Toronto, has been in Chorley Park Hospital for the past week, suffering from a heart attack. Pte. Bob Adams of London, spent the week-end with , his sister, Miss Lenore Adams and brothers here. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Dawson and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tiffin visited on Wednesday last . with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh David Henderson and other relatives in Listowel. Mr, and Mrs. Cornish of Brucefield, whose son Jacke, is in prison camp in Band Meeting The lifisalort Band of the 'United Church ;held its regular 'meeting On Thursday afternoon. The leader, Mrs. Cleo. Pell, was in charge ant edridtteted the routine opening ,exereists, singing a hynrit In keeping With the *Mit, repetttingAte StissiOn nand Pifroso; go otro evening and shrgittg the temperate lotiz. A OV ERCOAT S reading on "Peace" was given .by Shirley Sidling. The chapter "The test of Citizen- ship" from the study book "Tommy Two Wheels", was presented by Miss Margaret Curtis. The worship screen was placed and reviewed by Wanye 'rurvey while Mrs. W. J. Johnston played soft music. Held Successful Bazaar The, B. B. Club held the annual bazaar in Ebenezer. United Church, Morris township, on Thursday after- noon and although weather conditions were most unfavorable there was a good attendance and the event was a success in every detail. Booths con- taining fancy work, aprons and home- made baking we're soon sold out. Afternoon tea was served. The amount realized was almost $70.00. There was one quilt unsold. The executive in charge this year are: President, Mrs. Milton. Fraser; vice-president, Mrs. Charles Bosnian; Secretary, Mrs. Jack Thynne; Treasurer, Mrs. Frank Sel- lers. Presentation To Mrs. O. Fells Members of the Women's Asboci- ation and the Choir of the United Church, gathered at the home of Miss Duff and Mrs. M. L. Aitken on Wed- nesday evening to honor Mrs. George Fell on the eve of her departure to take up residence in Wingham. Mrs. W. J. Johnston, organist and choir leader, read an address, and Mrs. Alex McCrackin presented a crystal sand- wich plate and a pair of candle sticks. Mrs. Fell replied expressing her ap- preciation.. Members expressed their regret 'at Mrs. Fell leaving as she has been a valued assistant in the organiz- ations. Games and singing were en- joyed and refreshments served. Macaroni end Cheese Loaf , Maple Leaf Choice •Weiner; Xi NW Vittytt TittlISDAft,, NoVtliVittig 6 114601 g teli kat; ant, I Tall. Pfaiiinfves, Not '