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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-08-23, Page 8Wingham Lions Club LABOR DAY FROLI MONDAY, SEPT. 3rd 12.05 a.m. (Midnight Sunday) Dance in Arena — NEW FLOOR. Bert Worth and his CKNX Ambassa- dors. Games and Refreshment Booth Open. AGE Thursday, Friday, Saturday, August 23, 24, 25 Special SEQUEL To "MY FRIEND MCKAY' GREATER,..GRANDER IN EVERY WAY! MARY O'HARA'S MOE With RODDY Mc.POWA PRESTON FOSTER RITA JOHNSON 0' Directed by *educed by LOUIS R!I!6 ROBERT BAS4ER A 20th 4„•: aDentury,Foz.,*.., :‘„,P.Ichreja There will be two shows each night at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and a matinee Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday., August 27, 28, 29 ERROL FLYNN - HENRY HULL — In --- "Objective Burma" Suspense and action in this thrilling story of jungle fighting.. Also "Short Subject". la.'`' BELGRAVE Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Logan and Bobby of Moosejaw, have been visit- ing with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Leitch. Mr. Logan returned home last week, but Mrs, Logan and Bobby will 'remain for a month. Miss Lois Kelly of London, has had toniits T'eitaired and is spending 1.30 p.m. (Monday Afternoon) SOAP BOX DERBY from Waterworks Standpipe to C.P.R. St. 2.00 p.m. PET PARADE from Victoria & Jose- phine Sts. to Town Park. Led by Wingham Citizens' Band and Kitchener & Waterloo Cadets Band. PRIZES TO BE PRESENTED AT PARK Admission to Park: Adults 25e. Children 10c Costumed Contestants Free. 3.00 p.m. PARK—Demonstration by K - W Cadet Band. 3.15 p.m. PARK—Soft Ball Game. EVENING 7.15 p.m. GRAND PARADE to Arena Two bands 8.00 p.m. ARENA — AMATEUR HOUR. All contestants auditioned. 8.30 p.m. ARENA- bANCING (NEW FLOOR) Frankie Banks Orchestra. 8.30 p.m. GAMES AND BOOTH OPEN. 11.00 p.m. FLOOR SHOW — Bern Conway's Biqa gest Little Show in Canada. Free Draw—Three $5.00 War Savings Certificates. 11.30 p.m. till (7) Frankie Banks Orchestra Games and Booth. Achnissiotii to Arena: Adults 25e. Children 10c. all en 44 1.0 See Reid and See Right Make Appointments WITH DAVID CROMPTON Jeweller Phone r$9. For Eye Examination R. A.+11eicl, R.O. Eye Specialist vommummomim First Class Watch Repairs For The Present Watches Only George Williams SOHN ST. Next to Masonic 11111011111111 111& Smoker's Sundries Magazines Haselgrove's SMOKE SHOP BAPTIST CHUM Rev. J. N. H. Norton, Pastor .1,•••11,MINWINI SUNDAY, AUG. 26th 11 a.m.—"Clouds". 7.30 p.m.—"Righteousness". Come and Worship children to do things some times that is not exactly to their liking. Games were played at the close of the meeting. School Chums. Hold Re-Union Miss Myna. Middleton of Goderich, will be the hostess on Wednesday of this week for an annual social func- tion for a number of ladies, former pupils of Clinton High School, includ- ing Mrs. M. L. Aitken, Bluevale, Miss Mattie Ellis, Hensall; Miss Winnie O'Neil, Clinton; Miss Sybil Courtice, Ottawa; Miss Winnie Thompson, Clinton, and Mrsi,L. 0. Paisley, Clin- ton. Last year the re-union was held at the home of Miss. Ellis at Hensall. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Robertson and baby of Kitchener, have spent their vacation at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Robertson, spent a part of the holiday at Orillia, Meaford and Gravenhurst. Miss Sanderson and Miss Orr, ac- companied by their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. E. Henry of Stratford, visited with Mr. Henry's cousin, Dr. Sinclair, also Major Martin at Walk- erton, during the week and spent the week-end at Caledon Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turnbull and family of Byron, are visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward John- McKibbons for treatment of Catarrh, Sinus, Antrum,. etc. ry DROP after DROP Price $6.00 Bottle after PROP—Catar. Thal Poisons infect your entire system—destroying the tissues and sapping your olity. You can com-bat these pois- ons safely and effectively with LANTI- GEN No injections no operations — no pain no drugs—no danger, but a treatment that counteracts the effects of the germs causing these diseases. Tenth Anniversary This month marks the completion of ten years of business in Wingham for the PATTISON RADIO SERVICE. I take this means of thanking my customers and friends who have made this possible. Thanks is also due those who have remained faithful during my absence. Now that the war is over you will want to re- place those worn out electrical appliances as soon as possible. As before I will have a complete line. Westinghouse radios, refrigerators, stoves and washers; Marconi radios, RCA Victor radios, washers and refrigerators, plus the smaller items such as irons, toasters, etc. It will pay you to buy where you are assured of continued service. Further training and experience gained in the R.C.A.F. will enable me on my return, to give you the finest in radio repairs. Pattison Radio Service Sgt. John W. Pattison PHONE 161 FREE DELIVERY — AT -- Smith's Economy Food Store AYLMER TOMATO or MILD COLOURED VEGETABLE SOUP, tin u, 10c NEW CHEESE, lb. ..... 32c E. D. SMITH'S PURE GRAPE JUICE, 16-oz. bottle .... . .. . 25c ROSE BRAND 12.CUT HEAVY Imp SPIRIT or BLENDED j RUBBER RINGS, 3 dot. ,.. 25c HEAVY Vinegar , RINGS, doz. 29c 39c gal. HOMING SPICE bOc WHOLE MIXED (4-oz, pkg.) 4 XELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES, 2 pkgs. . .. . . 27c NABISCO SHREDDED wiingr, 2 pkgs. 25c ICELLOGG'S BRAN FLAKES, 14-oz, tdrg. 18d GROUND FRESH WHEN YOU ORDER REX COFFEE 49c lb. FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ORANGES - towns • GRAPEFRUIT x GREEN PEPPERS CARROTS a LETTUCE CABBAGE POTATES 'YAMS RIPE TOMATOES a PEACHES. RATION COUPONS VALID THURSDAY, AUGUST 25th sugar, Nos. 46 to 62.. Preserves, Nos. 33 to 57 and PI to P'15.utter, Nes. 00 to 118, • TABLE CLOTHS Gay cottons for cottage,. sunporch, kitchen. Decorative in your home, easy to launder, WING HAM ADVANMTIMUS some time at her home here,. Mrs, las. Grerar, Shakespeare, and, Mrs. T. - visited 'With *r. and. Mrs, N. 4.:01.31):45,0sving .service in which the comintunty joined WAS the Anglican Church last Wednesday eve- ring. The service in the 'United church on Sunday was in charge of the Brick Church young people, Miss Margaret Henry of Brucefield, was the speaker and. Mr. Gilbert Beecroft, Wilfred Shields and Miss Gladys iMc1;3urney assisted in the service. • Mr. and Mrs, B. Williamson of To- ronto, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Neil McGrae and Mr, and Mrs. Mel, Bradburn, Mr. and Mrs. Hemingway, Detroit, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Turyey. Miss Dorothy Wade and Miss Shir- ley Nethery, are spending a week at Goderich Mr, and Mrs. Rueben Appleby, and Glen, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Mel. Bradburn. Several from this community have gone to help in the tobacco fields. Mr. Jas. VanCamp, Jamestown, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. John Van Camp. BLUEVALE Memorial Service in Honour Of The Late Russell Barnard A memorial service for WO. Russell. Barnard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barnard of Bluevale, was held in the United Church on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Johnson. On a table, draped with the Union jack was a photograph of WO. Bar- nard and floral tributes from. the Wingham Branch of the Canadian Legion, the service personnel of Blue- vale community and the Women's As- sociation of the United Church, Bask- ets of flowers and two flags placed by standard-bearers formed the decora- tions. The speaker, Rev. W. A. Beecroft of Wingham United Church, gave a sincere tribute of sympathy to the bereaved family. He stressed the ele- ment of self sacrifice as being the highest Christian virtue. The lives of thousands of our boys are not given in vain. Let us not think of death in terms of a waste of life, but rather as a glorious dedication, the fruits of which shall be reaped by coming gen- erations. Mr. Beecroft left with the family, comforting words expressing the honour and respect of the com- munity for their son. During the service Mrs. J. Wickstead sang "Sometime I'll Understand". Present at the service were Mrs. Russel Bar- nard, Kincardine, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barnard, two sisters, Mrs. C. H. Johnston, Mrs. Sparling Johnston and three brothers, Harry Norman and Allan. Members of the Wingham Legion and local service- men and women. Told of Work Among Indians The W.M.S. of the United Church met at the home of Mrs. Robert Shaw on Thursday afternoon. The presi- dent, Mrs. Alex McCrackin, conducted the meeting. The topics referred to missionary work among Indians of Canada, The roll call was answered by a verse of scripture referring to the harvest season. Mrs. Robert Shaw gave a temperance reading and Mrs. Joseph Curtis one on Community friendship. Mrs. Curtis and Mrs. Arthur Shaw gave selections on the work among Indians, describing schools, hospitals and churches. Hymns of thanksgiving for peace were sung. United Church Mission Band Mary Darling presided at the open- ing session of the Mission Band in the United Church this week. After singing "Jesus Loves Me", the Mission. Band Purpose was repeated. Prayer was offered for Missionaries and the Temperance song was sung. During the worship service Patsy Stewart and Jean Hall read the scrip- ture lesson and a Bible selection. Eleanor Smith gave a reading on "Peace". The Mission Band Story "Ruth learns to share" was told by Miss Margaret Curtis in an interesting and impressive manner, A vocal number was rendered by Patsy Stewart, hlerva Gallaher, Eleatialk: Smith and Jean Hall, A birthday greeting song was sung for. Mary Darling and Phyllis Hamilton. Presbyterian Mission tand The president, Norma Moffatt, pre.. sided at the meeting of the Mission Band of 'tricot Presbyterian Church this week. After singing "Jesus this You Shine" the president offered prayer. The SdiriptUrd lesson, psalm. 128, was read by Eleanor Smith. Tur- ing the business period the members decided to sell Christmas greeting cards to increase the funds, A fay. ourite hymn was named iti answer to the roll call, The leader. Um 7. G. Mundeli, told the story of "DO as I like" house teaching the lesson that it is well fot ston,, Mr. and Mrs. Miller of Listowel, and Mr. and 1Virs. Andrew Embury of Belmont, Manitoba, were recent visit- ors with Mr. and'Urs. W, J, Johnston. Rev, F. G. Fowler, of Bolton, a former Presbyterian minister here, called on friends in the tvillage on Fri- day. Mrs. 5, Marshall and two daughters of Listowel, are with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Thornton, Mrs. Marshall is recovering from an oper- ation. LAW, Dorothy Aitken, B,CAE, has returned to Currie Field, Calgary, Al- berta, after a two week furlough with her mother, Mrs. M. L. Aitken. Mrs. Fred Hollenbeck of Stratford, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W, W. Mann. C. B. Moffatt is spending a few weeks with his daughter, Mrs, Edith Sanderson, at London. BLYTH Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rutledge are spending their holidays with friends in Aurora and Toronto. The Day of Prayer held on Sunday was observed by all the churches in the community. A large number of our citizens at- tended the ball game on Monday night at Westfield, between Auburn. and Westfield, the latter winning 4 to 1. Mr. George McNall attended the races at New Hamburg last week. The Lions Club are holding their annual frolic on Thursday evening, August 23rd. Mrs. J. Harold Phillips and family returned on Saturday from a week spent at the lake at Port Albert, Misses Hilda and Francis Nesbitt, of Toronto, are spending a few days "with their aunt, Mrs. Peter Brown. Pte. Phil Phillips returned from London on Friday ,having received his discharge from the army after almost five years in Africa and Europe. MORRIS HATE SET AT THREE MILLS Morris Township Council mei on Monday, August 13th, in the Town- ship Hall with all the members pres- ent except Chas. Coultes. The Reeve presided. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted on motion of Harvey Johnston and Win. Speir. Moved by Harvey Johnston, second- ed by Jas. Michie, that By-law No. 10, setting the Township mill rate at 3 mills, be passed, Carried. Moved by Jas. Michie, seconded by Harvey Johnston that Walton Park be given a grant of $35.00. Carried. Moved by Harvey Johnston, second- ed by Wm. Speir, that the road bills as presented by the road superintend- ent, be paid. Carried. Moved by Jas. Michie, seconded ,by Wm. Speir, that the meeting adjourn to meet again on September 10, 1945, at 1 p.m. Carried. The following accounts were paid: Fleur. Black, sheep killed; $20.00; Wallace Agar, valuating fees, $2,00; Gilbert McCallum, grant to Walton Park, $35.00; Dr. Crawford, 1 M.O.H., $20.00; Cecil Wheeler, B.O.H,, $3.00; John Craig, B.O.H., $3,00; George Martin, B.O.H., $3.00; Mrs. T, Ellis, helping to examine children, $10.00. George Martin, Clerk. NOTICE TO FARMERS Refund on Bagged Grain Purchased From Goderich Elevator Company The following notice is from the Huron :County Federation of Agricul- ture: On August 16th, 1943, the Goderich Elevator Company illegally raised the price for loading grain into trucks by one-half cent per bushel on bagged grain not tied, and by one cent per. bushel on grain bagged and tied, The illegal collections were continued until May 7th," 1945, when the Wartime Prices and Trade Board instituted pro- ceedings against the company, On July 5th the company was found guil- ty and fined and are being required by the W,P.T.13., to make refunds direct to farmers of all money illegally col- lected. In order to secure the money a farmer must fattish proof to the W.P,T.B. of having received grain on which exe,essive charges were paid, The following would probably be ac cepted by the W,P,T,B, as proof, I.. A receipted bill of grain porch-, ased or a cheque which was given in payment for grain, or a statement front the books of the dealer from which the grain was purchased, or a declare ation by the dealer and the farmer. Partners are advised to have this proof in readiness, as it is probable that an evening meeting wilt be held in Clinton within a short time with a representative of tito w.t),-r,r, pits, ent to verify the proofs and hand them , on to the elvattir Company for pay* ntent. Further notice will be given of th Meeting when arranged for, Thursday, August 23, 1945 simpiptiM111110111111.11$110110111111011011111111111101111101111111,11wistoptitlipX11110 a a I 1 I a a I a a I a U $2.75 vr • • i• KING. DEPT. STORE 00,11...mmunimm1ninisuusamminsumniummullomi1 nim