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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-03-15, Page 8-, -r-1. GIVE Your past support of the Canadian Red Cross has brought succour and solace to prisoners of war, bomb victims, refugees, men in training and in battle. Today— the need is spreading. Will it be met? It de- pends on YOU! McKibbons WHITECHURCH Mr, Myles St. Marie returned home last Wednesday after spending the past three week with his brother, A.B. Raphael St. Marie, of Halifax, and rela- tives in Toronto and St. Catharines: Mr. Jas, Norman has been progress- ing favorably daring the past week. Mr. John Clubb was taken to Lon- don Hospital on Tuesday last for an operation. - Mrs. Atibrey Toll of 2nd Con. of East Wawanosh, formerly Miss Marie McCrostie, teacher in S. S. No. 10, Kinloss; had the misfortune to be. Healthy Chickens: Mean Increased Production" POULTRY PRODUCTS Zederle McKibbons Smoker's Sundries Magazines Haselgrove's SMOKE SHOP PAO EIGHT acmi ri 1 arc THE Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 15, 16, 17 LINDA DARNELL JACK OAKIE DICK POWELL — In "It Happened To-morrow" The exciting and humorous story of the man who knew tomorrow's headlines today. Also "Short Subjects" Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Mardi 19, 20, 21 KAY KYSER MARILYN MAXWELL — In — "Swing Fever" Comedy with music with appearances by Harry James and Tommy Dorsey and a song by Lena Horne. Also "Short Subjects" • Miss Olive Scott and Mrs. Harry Elliott were named a nominating com- mittee to arrange a slate of officers to be presented at the next meeting, AgriculttFal Representative Speaker There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Bluevale and District Men's Club in the school room of the Presbyterian Church on Tues- day evening last week. The president, J. C. Higgins, presided: A portion of the meeting was devoted to business discussion centred mostly on items pertaining to the community hall which is in the course of construction. The guest speaker was Bruce Mathe- son, Clinton, Huron County Agricul- tural Representative. He spoke on the subject of "Permanent Pasthres". Mr. Matheson strongly recommends plant- ing more trees. At the close of the meeting lunch was served and a social time enjoyed. Mrs. James Peacock has returned• home from the Wingham General Hospital, where an appendix operation was performed. • She has made a most favorable recovery and will be with her son, W. J. and Mrs. Peacock in Morris, until she has fully regained her normal health. Mr. Edward Barnard, returned home on Sunday from Victoria Hospital, London, where an operation was per= formed. Mrs. W. H. McKinney and daughter Elizabeth Ann, spent the week-end with her sister at Vineland. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wicksfead, Morris, and Mr. and Mrs„ J. Wickstead and two daughters, of Listowel, were Sun- day guests with Mr. and Mrs. George Thornton. C. B. Moffatt has returned home after spending the winter with his daughter, Mrs. Sanderson, at London, and Mr. and Mrs. 0. B. Moffatt, at Ingersol. Mrs. M. L. Aitken spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Roger Oke at Wingham. Mrs. Bert Mann of Stratford, spent a few days recently with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mann, who returned home With her. Joseph Chilvers speht Sunday with friendsa at Lakelet, Mr. and Mrs, Carl Johnston and Marie and Mr. and Mrs, George Heth- erington, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Gallaher at Wroxeter. Mr, Dougal Straehan and Mrs. An- drew Lamont of Brussels, visited oil Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Peter S. McEwen, James Moffatt of Fairview, Alberta, and 0, 11. Moffatt Of Ingersol, were Sunday vsiiters with Mr. and Mrs, Burns Moffatt. Miss Helen Thomson was, a weelt cod visitor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, George Thomson. Mr, and Mrs. Melville Mathers and family have moved to the farm oti the end concession of Morris, recently purchased from George Conifer, Mrs. II. A, Ramsay has returned from Kingston, where She visited with her daughter, Mrs. Meittlejohti and Capt, ilaelidejohn. Celebrated 89th Birthday Mrs. Margaret Rolph, celebrated her 89th birthday on Monday, March 12th, at her home in the village. Spending the day with her was her two daugh- ters, Mrs. Edith Curtis and Mrs. Laura 411••••• Kirton, two grandchildren, Mrs. Har- old Procter, Morris, and Miss Marg- aret Curtis. Mrs. Rolph enjoys very good health. She had many callers to extend best wishes also received letters and cards from friends. ,Intauitaltrt Your Money Is Needed As Never Before GIVE ! Your past suppOrt of the Canadian Red Cross has brought succour and solace .to prisoners of war,' bomb victims, refugees, men in training and in battle. Today -- the need is spreading. Will it be met? It depends on YOU! The Red Cross needs your help. Sponsored for the Red Cross Campaign by Dunlop's Shoe Store "The Home of Good Shoes" GNI! GENEROUSLY TO THE CANADIAN. 'RED CROSS 1945 Appeal Smith's Economy load Store A Suffering World Calls to You On all the war fronts, and in the countries torn by war, suffering .is greater now than ever before.' Your Canadian Red Cross brings relief and comfort to. Oisoners of war, wounded and sick 9n the field and in hospital, refugees and victims of the Nazi hordes, besides a host of other services to Canadian soldiers, sailors and airmen and their depend- ents at home and abroad. Your dollars are needed as never before. Give generously! National Appeal, 1945 CANADIAN RED CROSS This space contributed by KING DEPT. STORE 111111111111111111Y First Class Watch Repairs For The Present Watches Only George Williams JOHN ST. Next to Masonic Hall BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. J. N. H. Norton, Pastor SUNDAY, MARCH 18 11 a.m.—Morning Worship and Bible Study. 7.30 p.tn.—"Condemned Judges" 4th in Lenten Series. ' "All are invited" Burgess, Eveready and General “Aff ta11 & Batteries ' "A" "B" Packs for All radio requirements PATTISON RADIO SERVICE Phone 171-i Expert Shoe Repairs WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMn$ Thursday, March 15th, 1945 having predeceased him three years. ago. Little Miss Doris Mowatt of Kitch- ener, is visiting with her grand-parents,' Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Caskenette. Mr. Ed. Waddel is having his sale of farm, implements and stock this Thursday, and intends to move to. Wingham during the next few weeks, Mrs. Andrew Wilson has been under the Doctor's .care during the past few weeks. Her sister, Mrs. McPhail, ar... rived home from Winnipeg last week. Corp. Doris McClenaghan of the W.D.. of R,,C,A.P, at .Hagersville, spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ben MeClenaghan. Pte, Jack Gillespie, is now in Bel- gium, while Pte, Ken (Mason of the Scout Platoon, is .enjoying a furlough in. England after being in Holland for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Robinson of Morris, Visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs, Mason Robinson, thrown from the cutter in Blyth, on Saturday, and is now in Wingham Hospital with a broken knee-cap. Her many friends in this community hope she will make a speedy recovery. J, D. Beecroft and Russell Gaunt unloaded a car of fertilizer from Wel- land, at the station here, Monday last. Mr. A: E. Purodn unloaded one this week, and Mr. Ed. McBurney unloaded one in .Wingham this week. Mrs. Leask McGee returned home from TorOnto on Thursday last. The snow plow with Mr. W. J. Hal- lahan driving, was opening roads in East and West Wawanosh this week. The heavy frosts of last week delayed their work considerably. Mr. Jas. McCartney, who has been visiting with his aunt, Miss Christena Laidlaw and other relatives in this community last week, returned home on Monday to Dunning in Northern Ontario. Mi.' and Mrs. Parker Campbell and family of Wingham, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mason. Little Julia Marilyn Mason, infant daughter of Pte. Lloyd Mason (over- seas) and the late Mrs. Mason, came last week to liVe with her grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mason. Pte. Bob Adams of Woodstock, spent the week-end here. Mrs. Wm. Martin celebrated her 89th birthday last Thursday, and twenty-five attended the birthday sup- per. Her son, Rev. Henry Martin, and Mrs. Martin of Southampton, supplied the pretty birthday acke, laden with .candles, which were blown out by the great-grandmother, herself. Among those present were her grand-daugh- ters, Mrs. Malcolm McNeil and family of Belgrave, and ,Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stewart and Eileen of Kinloss, and other nieces and neighbours. This community extends greetings to Mrs. Martin. There was no school in S. S. No. 14, East Wawanosh on Monday, on ac- count of the illness of the teacher, Miss Thelma Caldwell. Don't forget the dance in the Insti- tute Hall 'here on Friday night. Good entertainment is being provided. Mrs. Jas. Cornelius received word last week that the funeral of her brother, the late Peter Steele, had been held from his home, in Toronto, on Saturday, March 27. Two married daughters mourn his passing, his wife predation, a letter front a sailor who 'had received a ditty bag and letters from the branch of the Department of Agrieurture, Toronto. The Institute decided it would not participate in the Distriet project. Mrs, George Thomson reported for the overseas boxes committee, and Mrs. M. L. Aitken reported on the latest news from the 'Wartime Prices and Trade Board. An auction sale of donated articles was planned for the next meeting, Miss Emma Johnston gave a paper on "Flower culture and home beauti- fication, Mrs. Carl Johnston gave a paper on "Perennial Borders", Both papers gave many helpful hints and suggeftions on the arrangement of flowers, preparation of ground, plant- ing and' cultivation, . IIIIIMNI1111011111111111111111111111111111111111.1MM SHOWER INSURANCE You can enjoy Spring rains when you're snug- ly inside a good rain coat, It means protec- tion for both your cloth- ing and your health. They're comfortable to wear, inexpensive to buy. Men's Styles — Trench Coats, Balmacaans $9.50 - $13.50 Ladies' Styles lined and unlined $7.50 - $10.95 Children's Styles $3.50 $7.50 KING Dept. Store BELGRAVE Knox United Church Woman's Mis- sionary Society and Women's Associ- ation met in the church ;Wednesday afternoon, with an attendance of 21. Mrs, J, M, Coultes was at the piano for both meetings. Mrs, 5, Michie took charge for the W.M.S, meeting; Mrs. G. Martin read the minutes; and Mrs. H, Campbell gave the treasurer's report. The Easter thankoffering meeting will be held on Easter Sunday evening in the church, with a guest speaker. Each member adopted a member of the Baby Band for the year, A Christ- ian stewardship quiz was conducted by Mrs. C. Procter; and a temperance reading was given by Mrs, R. Chain- ney. The worship service was led by Mrs. C. Wheeler, scripture readings were given by Mrs. J. Anderson, Mrs. R. MacKenzie, Mrs. H. Campbell, and Mrs. G. Martin. The chapter from the study book was taken by Mrs. J. Wheeler, and illustrated by a map. Members brought material to start a quilt for the June bale. The. Woman's Association meeting followed, with the president, Mrs. R. H. Coultes, in charge, assisted by' the secretary, Mrs. G. Michie. Mrs. J. Anderson gave the financial report; and the scripture was read by Mrs. J. M. Coultes. It was decided to divide the mem- bership into two groups, with Miss E. Procter and. Mrs. R. J. MacKenzie as leaders, to increase the membership and attendance at the meetings. Sixth Line Forum Eighteen were present at the Sixth Line Farm Forum which was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Blair, Monday evening. Eleanor Taylor conducted the meeting. It was agreed that price control has been an advant- age to the farmer because he was able to plan ahead knowing there would not be any great increase in the price of what he would have to buy or de- crease in what he had to sell. It was also agreed that the view that price stabilization encourages inefficiency is wrong. Fixed prices encourage effici- ency. The group considered the agreement prices supervision act will give the farmers a fairer deal if the Government supplies the market. Orval Taylor conducted games after which lunch was served. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, Institute Meets Next Tuesday The Easter meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the Orange Hall, Tuesday, March 20th. Convenor, Mrs. S. Procter; address, Mrs. N. Keating; motto, Mrs. J. Wheeler; roll call—Easter Thanks in verse, Lunch, Mrs. N. Walsh, Mrs. C. Procter, Mrs. R. Procter, HURON-BRUCE BOUNDARY FORUM Huron-Bruce Boundary Farm Forum of March 12, was held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Alec Campbell, with the attendance of 24. . The topic was "Will Price Stabilization Help"? All agreed the present Price Control was not an advantage to the farmer because the ceiling prices have not been kept the same at all markets. They also thought that if the farmer was sure of fair prices there would be greater production On the farms. The remainder of the evening was spent in progressive euchre, high prizes going to Mrs, Leslie Bryce and Fred Porterolow prizes going to Mrs, Har- old McCormick and Pat McGlynn. Lunch was served. The next meeting will be held at Mr, and Mrs. Wilfred IVIcKagne's, the convenor being Haw. old McCormick, BLUEVALE The president, Mrs. Charles Mathers presided at the monthly meeting of the Women's Institute at the home of Mrs, 7, II Smith, The roll was called and answered by "naming a favorite flower and its culture", The corres- pondence consisted of letters of ap-