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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1930-12-11, Page 8re T IE NEW LXFY*THEATRE WITH 100 PER CENT, TALKING PICTURES Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11, 1Z, 13 H. E Warner and Lois Wilson - In -- "THE FURIES" A Bafling Mystery Picture. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 15, 16, 17 "THE SHANNONS OF A BROADW " 1'1r d`iY — with The Gleason and Mary Phibbin A Talking, Singing, Dancing Comedy Drama luIIn iI$I Ia Iee®on® 'I"IIIIII$IIII ISTORE OPENING Thursday,December 11th if A. COMPLETE, STOCK OF GROCERIES FRESH AND CURED MEATS • SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY P & G Soap ........... . 6 for 19c FRESH PORK 22c lb. KELLOG CORN FLAKES 3 for 25c ■ GOOD BROOMS (5 string) .... 29c • iiROAST BEEF 18c Ib. Mrs. Elwood Barbour and Kenne`eh ! III. Helen of Fordyce visited last IN DATES 2 lbs. 15c ■, beck with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. a a Herb, Pettapiece, im FANCY XMAS VALENCIAS .. 19c all Word has been received from Mr, In IIII e• Palmer Pettapigce of San Francisco A. IN tt Fresh and Cured Meats at whosetright arm was amputated this lar' fall, that he has resumed his duties rices • ? I ch -man at his former occupation. MEl • Mr, and Mrs. Jas. McInnis of Cul - a eo. Olver 111; Toss visited Sunday with his'parents, Co ®I Mr, and Mrs. Dan McInnis, The regular monthly meeting of IN • "LOOK FOR THE ORANGE FRONT" ®j the Women's Institute is being field i®i this Friday evening in the Hall. A ■ a good program is being prepared. ▪ IMI*5UR)♦M*/VIIII!Ir;�Iinniiiiai,ii.t1�' Mr, and Mrs. Elymer Tiffin and j Childnen spent Sunday at the home WHITECHURCH and is now getting along' fine, of Mr. and Mrs. Jack McMillan, Mrs. John McGee Sr., spent last Mr. Bert Thompson was in Goder- � week, in Wingham at the homes of ich attending County Council meet- her sons,.Messrs, Stewart and Harry 1 __� ivlcGde, i The Young People's Society-- of the Mrs. Roy Patton of Lucan spent :Knox United Church held four very a few days last week at the home of !successful meetings daring Novetn- her mother, Mrs. A. Fax. ibex, with a marked increase in atten- Mr. and Mrs.- Robt. Pardon and I dance, and a growing spirit of en - family spent a day last week with her! thusiasm in, the work :of the Society. Reduced IIIR^4!{�^Tml"F Wiflu uCAlit iNITSP #NCE T/ tES son of St. Helens. Mr, John Melvlillan dripped 'a cat - load of cattle front here on Saturday last, 'fate Women's Institute packed a hale of second-hand clothing. last week for aid for the Northern relief, Several famili ts'in the surrounding of mild neighborhood have an attack chicken pox among the children. Mr. and Mrs, Herbert Laidlaw and Luella moved to .the village last week, Wedding bells are tinging, The United Church W.M.S. are col- lecting second hand clothing and al- so (mart sealers of fruit for the Deac- oness' home in Toronto. Mrs. Robert Ross receivedword last weekof the death of her brother- in-law, .Mr, J, D. Campbell of • Swift Current, Sask. He was about 55 years of age and dived suddenly after crank- ing his car, . "He was a member of the United Church and was buried in Swift Current Cemetery on Nov- ember 30th. Besidejs his wife, form- erly Miss Kate Mirehouse of White- church, he leaves two sons and one daughter to mourn. him, Mrs. Nal smith. and Mr. Jas. Mirehouse from Series, N.D., and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mirehouse of Lydden, Sask. attended the funeral. Miss Lettie Fox, is visiting with friends in Hamilton this week. Mr. Eliott Fells and his pupils in S. S. No: 10 are enjoying hot lunches this winter. They purpose putting on a concert in the Institute Hall on Friday,Dmber 19th help de- fray December , to t el P fray the expenses. Mr. John Paterson of Galt is visit- s' ing his . cousin, Mr. F. McK. Pater ■ • MI MINI■ ■ son, for a few weeks. Mr. James Patterson took the coun- ty truck to Goderich on Monday. Mrs. Sackriter of New Liskeard and Mrs. Fred. Cook of Belgrave spent a..few days at the home of Mrs. Chas. Wightrnan this week, Mrs. Alex. R4iid is visiting this week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Balfour of Lucknow, Miss Ida McQuaid spent a few days this week with Mrs. Patterson of Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Stein of Ash- field spent last week with her father, Mr, Wm. Wraith of Kinloss. P IN ' as telephone operator and night wat- BELGRAVE ings last week. Brick United Church are holding :their Christmas concert on Wednes- elay.1 Tth, and a good program is be- ing prripared. Mr. Jas, Sutherland had the plaster east removed from his leg last week parents, Mr, and Mrs. Archie Ander-' Two excellent books are being tt TheSweetest Gift "Candies" We have a full assortment of Delicious Home -Made Candies XMAS M S MIXED CANDIES MIXED NUTS XMAS NOVELTIES --SAND— FANCY BOXED CHOCOLATES Priced from 25c to $5.00 You are sure of quality and good assortments to choose from at McNab's Phone 77. J9i Wi;nghant. Thursday, Det ember 1lath, 19130 studied, this year, "Fruits of Christian Missions in Japan", written by arise sicnaries of the 'United Church. ,of Canada, in Japan. And'" 1?he Christ of Every Road", a study in Penticost by Dr. E. Stanley Jones. A sing song each night from 8 to 8.15 conducted by Mr. Seobie is pro- ving - vinK a beneficial and enjoyable feat- ure of the meetings. Also a short current event is given at each meet- ing in order that more may take an active part, and also to encouragd discussion 1Vliss Horne of the Sudan Mission, and a former Belgrave girl, now home on furlough from . Africa addressed the missionary meeting on Nov. 5th, and told many interestig stories of her life among the African people: Two vocal duets were given, one entitled "Bring Them In", by Janet Scobie and Freda Jordan. Also one by Mrs. George Jordan and Mrs. H. Wheeler, At the Thanksgiving and Armistice week meeting, the "Paris Peace Pact" was ably dealt with by Stewart Proc- ter. The musical number was a vio- lin solo by Miss Mildred Scobie, ac- companied .bp Miss Velma Wheeler. Miss ` Shackleton gave the topic--- "Penticost opic-"Penticost and Personality" from the study book at the Nov. 19th meeting and Carl Procter provided a vocal solo. Progressive crocinole was the main feature of the social meeting on Nov. 26th, with a short musical program to begin with. Prizes were won by Mrs. C. Procter and Mr. A. Vincent. Lunch was served of sandwiches, tax-ts and tea. A bright young life in the person of Marguerite Bennet, beloved wife of Bert Bradburn and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bennet of Blyth, passed away after a few hours illness on Wednesday, November 26th, in Wingham Hospital. She leaves a lov- ing husband, and father, mother and brother to mourn the loss. Her death. was a great shock to the community. She was in her 82nd year. Service. was held in the United Church on Saturday and interment in Brandon cemetery. The friends have the sym- pathy of the community in the sad bereavement. Mrs. James Whiteman and little daughter have returned home after visiting with friends in Peterboro. Mrs. R. Yule and tittle Barna visit- ed in Toronto and London for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnston of I3lyth, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shoe bottom. Mrs. 'Filter of Ringhant, visited with Mrs. Yule one day this week. The ladies of Anglican church held quite a successful bazaar on Saturday last. Mr. and Mrs. Josh. Walker have moved into the village this week, Mrs. E. Sacicricler has returned to her home in Nejw Liskeard after at- tending the funeral of her neice, Mrs. 13ert Bradburn. Mrs. Will Cole attended the fun- eral of an uncle in /London last week. 10th LINE HOWICK Mr, and Mrs. John Craig started for their home in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Wednsday after motoring over .and spendinga week with his uncle, Mr. Wm. Craig and other friends and relatives. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Lawrence Galbraith in the death of her father, Mr. New- ton, Clifford, Miss Esther Harding returned home on Saturday after spending a couple of weeks in Har.riston, Mrs. R. Bntcliard and Mrs. J. Stev- enson and Erlma spent Friday after- noon with Mrs. Craig. ' )\urs, S. Zurbrigg sepnt Monday with Mrs, ;George Ileipel, 12th line. BELMORE On account of the storm the school concert was not so well patronized as usual, Those present enjoyed the singing, Lunch was served and a so- cial half hour spent together, A contest will be held in the Pres- byterian Hall instead of the Xmas entertainment. The Union Sabbath school will have a social' evening.. Xmas trees must be getting scarce in the-voods, or is it a man to hew them down, Mrs. Eldon Peterman of Wingham, is waiting on Mrs. John Peterman. Miss Irene Mundell spent the week -end in Wingham. The community suffered an incon- vduence Monday evening when the village chopping mill owned by Mr. Sterling Haskins was burned to the ground about one o'clock. A blaze was 'noticed in the engine room; be- fore sufficient help could be obtained it was a mass of flames, Much syin- pathy is felt for Mr, Haskins who receintly erected the building, equ?p- pcd it with up-to-date nac(u t._y and i was doing a rushing business Snow on the roofs of the surrounding buildings was the uterus of saving more than one' home. This isan ideal spot for a Chopping mill, when ox'hcrs Were closed fo the lack cf water, this. one) kept working away- as waxed, BLYTI Mr, Alexander Elliott of the/ Bank of Commerce staff, IVIonkkon, spent the week -end with, his parents, Mr. J. kl, and Mrs, Elliott. The spirit of Christmas P,ervacled Memorial Hall Saturday afternoon and evening, the occasion being the/ annual bazaar held tender the auspices of the Ladies Aid' 'of Queen Street United church. Throughout the af- ternoon the various booths were vis- ited bymany seeking Christmas gifts and they found the right article am- ong the lovely things displayed. Dur- ing the supper hours 5 to 8 o'clock a large4 number gathered to appease the inner man. The beautiful . auto- graph quilt made by the members of Amity class was the censure of all eyes; this was sold by sealed tender, Mrs,' A. B. Carr received the quilt. Proceeds of bazaar and supper $117. Owing to the disagreeable weather the attendance was riotas large as expected, Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs.' William Bennett in the: death of their only daughter, Mrs. Bradburn: Mr. Thomas Taylor went to Lon dun Tuesday where he will enter Vic- toria Hospital to have his tonsils re- moved. Mrs. Taylor accompanied him, also Mrs. Phoebe Taylor, and will spend a few days in the city: Reeve Cutt attended the County Council at Goderich. The home of Mrs. David Bowes, just south of the village was destroy- ed by fire Friday afternoon. There was no one in the house and the fire had gained such headway when dis- covered that it was impossible to save anyof the contents, The fire. started upstairs around the chimney. SCHOOL REPORT The following is the report of S. S. No. 7, Morris for October and November, • Sr. IV—Ferrol Higgins 88, Winni- fred Edgar 61, Hellen Edgar 58, Bert Hastings 53. Jr. IV—Mary Scott 54, Irlina Case- mare 54, Frances Edgar 52, Bernard Thomas 49, *Paul Hastings 29. Sr. III—Margaret Coulter 75, Mar garet Higgins 70, Laura Hopper 61, Charlie Higgins 56, ILing Hastings 58. Sr. II—Harold McCallum 81, Har - my Edgar 58, Ruby Casemore 45, Jack Higgins 28. .Tr. II=Alvin Higgins 50, Stewart •• Arent 42, Evelyn Scott 16, Laving Scott: 15, Clarence Golley 3. Names in order of merit: Jr. I June Burke, Arthur Edgar, Jas. Casemore.. Srr Pr. -Maxine Thompson, Calvin Burke. Jr.. Pr.— Charlie Procter, Charlie Campbell, Margaret Haines, Lillie El- ston, Jas. Golley, Bernice Thotnp- GOOD NEWS OF CHRISTMAS No Effort has been spared in assembling the widest choice of lovely Gifts we have ever shown— Something good for Everyone FOR MOTHER A NEW PARASOL a A FUR COAT A NEW DRESS KID GLOVES SILK GLOVES LINED GLOVES SILK UNDERWEAR HANDKERCHIEFS SCARFS, COLLAR SETS KAYSER STOCKINGS ENGLISH WOOL HOSE FOR DAD A NEW HOUSE COAT DRESSING GOWN FINE SHIRTS ENGLISH SOCKS WARM GLOVES A NEW MUFFLER WOOL AUTO ROBE CHRISTMAS NECK TIES MANY "HANDKERCHIEFS BRACES, BELTS, GARTER FOR BROTHER SILK UNDERWEAR FORSYTH SHIRTS WARREN SWEATERS SOCKS, A PLENTY GLOVES AND CAPS PYJAMA SUITS SCARFS AND TIES HANDKERCHIEFS BELTS OR GARTERS GOLF HOSE FOR SISTER A NEW ' COAT A NEW DRESS PULLOVER SWEATER SILK STOCKINGS KID GLOVES, SCARFS SILK UNDERWEAR.. GOWNS, PYJAMAS BLOOMER SETS HANDKERCHIEFS', COOLIE COATS PARASOLS, PURSES FOR THE HOIE WOOL COVERLETS DOWN COMFORTERS SCOTCH BLANKETS NEW TABLE LINENS CLOTH AND NAPKINS BROWNS LINEN TOWELS SUNDOWN BEDROOM MATS LOVELY BED SPREADS Scores of other attractive and. useful Christmas Gifts EKING BROS. Phone 71 WINGHAM, ONT. Sec„ .Oliv.e Scott; Home Helpers' Se- cretary. ivfrs. Jas. Elliott; Organist, Miss M. Garniss, The President close cd the meeting with 'prayer. sawn. ` Mrs. Lake and Mrs, R. McGuire No. on roll 34. Average attendancc9 visited with' old friends here yester- 32.2. 'day. Helen M. Mulvey, .Teacher, 12th 'LINE HOWICK Mr. and Mrs. Edward Neevton were in Clifford attending the fun- eral of his uncle on Monday. Miss Marjorie Baker has returned home after spending a few days in London, Mr, and Mrs, John Swaim visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hays on Saturday. Mr. Geo. Baker of Orangehill pass ed through this, burg on Saturday. . The young folks* of this burg at; trended a kitchen shower on Wednes- day for Mr. Richard Jackson and his bride. All report a good time. On Friday Mr. and Mrs. Wm. ,Thornton celebrated their 52nd wed- ding day anniversary, and had a num- ber of relatives in for dinner. Mr, Earl Mathers is laid up with blood poisoning, the effect of getting it in his hand. some time ago, and it. will be some time before he will be able to work again, Mr. John McEwen received a car- load of screening today. This district received a heavy rain all day Saturday, which settled down the snow, but the going is still very. hard for the autos. A number from here are taking, in the Winter Fair at Guelph this week. Mr. and Mrs, Raymond' Elliott and Miss ' Lois spent Sunday with • Mr. and Mrs. Chas, H. Garniss. BLUEVALE Mr. John Waldie a Knox College student took charge of services in the The regular meeting of the W, M. S. of Knox Presbyterian Church was held on 'Thursday afternoon, D'ecem ber 4th at the home of Mrs. C. H. Garniss. The `President, Mrs. Peter S. McEwen occupied the chair, The Scripture, lqsson was read by Mrs. James Elliott and prayer by the pres- ident, Reports from the different sec- retaries were very encouraging. The allocation was met by free will offer- ings and apart from this a bale of clothing etc., was sent to the Pres- byterial resbyterial secretary and a consignment of fruit and clothing to Miss Ratte's home in Toronto. The first item of business was the arrangement of a social to beehdtd in the school room on the evening of Monday, Dec, 15th. A christmas Tree will be the main at- traction, This is to take the form of a "gift tree". The gifts will be sent to the needy in outlying districts. The following officers were elected for the years 1981; President, Mrs, C. Ado anus; secretary, Mrs. E. Nichol; trees, Mrs. A. Mowbray; Supply See., Mrs, 5, Mendell; Welcome and Welfare Sec., Mrs, D. J, Falconer; Glad Tid- ings Sec,, Miss hazel Mundell; Press Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Miss Ethel Garniss spent Sunday at the home of her parents, in Morris. Mr. Burns Moffatt spent Monday at Listowel-, Mr, John L. McEwen received a car of screenings and F. Black a car of oats on Monday. W ILLIAMS' JEWELERY STORE FOR REAL VALUES AND HIGH CLASS GOODS An excellent assortment of Gifts suitable for the Christmas Season. Watches for Men and Women, all kinds, at prices to suit all pockets. DIAMONDS, JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE Community and Rogers Plate. Pearl on Amber Goods, French Ivory, China and Glass. Hundreds of Necklets and Other Gifts All Moderately Priced, Courteous and Efficient Service. rtleisil■Illolllelfh4111Afoss U111os Im IISIImuiliiallsill111ll11.11lAllballl1111llall1111ll�hi/li■I1•1■1 i3 , ■ ENNA JETTICK SHOES FOR WOMEN This make of shoe is made in sciveral widths, from very 7 narrow to very wide and you will therefore bo enabled to give her "a perfect fit." Prices the same from Atlantic to Pacific, namely: ■ To select a reasonable Christmas present is ofthnes a real problem and we have a suggestion for the man who has difficulty w in this direction and it is this "Baty your wife a pair of Enna Jettick Shoes and you will be buying her a really sensible and practical gift". " i1 ■ • ri Willis' Shoe Store, Phone 129, Wingharn $7.00 and $8.00 per pair. Selling Agents Enna Jettick Shoes for Women. _ Mote ---Tune in to WRAP and associated illations every Inesd*y i I at 16 pan,Wingham time, and listen to the P. 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