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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-03-02, Page 8Thursday, March 2nd, 1939WINGHAM ADVANCF^TIMES Phone 161** Shipment of Needle Pointe SHOP AT Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 2nd, 3rd, 4th Fine or Coarse BULK I OATMEAL...............5 lb?. 19c LARGE MEATY30-40 PRUNES.........2 lbs. 25c I NEW... A down-to-earth melodrama centered around a squatter colony. Also “Charlie Chase Comedy” “Sport Subject” and “Cartoon” MATINEE Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. Show Starts at 8.00 p.m* Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 7.45 and 9.45 p.m. Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. f Jaycr Bn»M Also “News” Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 6th, 7th, 8th SPENCER TRACY LORETTA YOUNG -----In------ «i WHITECHURCH The ladies of this community met last Friday at the Presbyterian Church for the meeting of the World’s Day of Prayer. Mrs. Robt. Mowbray and Mrs. J. G. Gillespie were in charge of the meeting and the pro­ gram was followed as given in the missionary books. Those who led in the special prayers were, Mrs. Albert Patterson, Mrs. Lott, Miss Lettie Fox, Mrs. Robt. Ross and Mrs. Rhys Pollock; Miss Janet Craig sang “Who will work for Jesus” and Mrs. Har­ old Sparling sang “Beside Still Wat­ ers” and Genevieve Watt gave an in- Moccasin Dance — And Girls’ Hockey Match ‘at 8.15 — In The Thurs., March 2 Music by Uukulele Bill And His Hill Billies Old and New Dancing Commencing at 9 p.m. Admission 25c ATTENTION* Fordson Tractor Show ' AT 2.00 P.M. Satur., March 11th TALKING PICTURES - DOOR PRIZES FACTORY TRACTOR EXPERT HURON MOTORS, Wingham O"*——— ............: teresting story of tlie origin and ob­ jective of the Day of Prayer, and how the finances were distributed. The ladies of Langside community met at the home of Mrs. John Richard, 14 ladies being present, and the same program was followed, with Mrs. Harkness, Miss Ardiss Brown, Mrs. Neil McCallum, Mrs. Johnston Conn and Mrs. Richardson leading in the sepcial prayers, and the hostess serv­ ed tea and sandwiches. Mr. George Graham, of Detroit, who has spent.the past month with relatives here, left on Monday accom­ panied .by Mr. Jim McGee to spend a week with relatives at Inwood. Dr. Harold Robinson of Walkerton visited on Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robin­ son. Mr. Ed. Robinson, who arrived on Wednesday from Minneapolis, re­ turned to Walkerton with Dr. Robin­ son and will spend a few days there. Mrs.' Robinson is improving as fast as can be expected. Her daughter, Mrs. John Kilpatrick, of Lucknow, is with her during her- illness. Many in this district were sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Harold Aljin, of Lucknow, formerly Winnie Gordon, a daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Gordon, of Lucknow. She passed away on Sunday at the Hos­ pital in London after an illness of a few days. Besides her husband she leaves three young children to mourn her. This community extends sympa­ thy to the bereaved husband and fam­ ily. * . Mr. Jim Curran of St. Helens has hired for the spring - and summer work with Mr. Aldin Purdon and be­ gan work last Wednesday. Miss Jean Johnston of E. Wawa- nosb, spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier. Dr. Wilfred Robinson, whb spent last week-end at the home of his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson, re­ turned to his home in Dryden last Tuesday. Mr. Wm. Robinson cele­ brated his 81st birthday last Monday.' Congratulations. 9! Mr. and Mrs, Albert Patterson vis­ ited one day last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Clifton of Lucknow. Mr. Clifton has been seri­ ously ill, but is recovering. Mrs. Peter Lever has been under the doctor’s care during the past week and is now improving. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Robinson and children and Mr. Calvin Robinson, who have spent the past week with their father, Mr. Thos. Robinson, re­ turned on Sunday to their home in. Tilsonburg. Miss Ruth Moore, of Lucknow, is spending the next two weeks at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Arthur Moore. Mrs. Sidney Ferguson and son, Donald, of London, spent a few days last week at the home of her aunt, Mrs. A. Clow. « Mrs. Thos. Gaunt spent the week­ end in Brussels at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Forsythe, who is seriously ill at her home, as the result of a fall. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Gaunt and Miss Yuill spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. David Currie of E. WaWariosh, Mr. and Mrs. George Harkness and Miss Reba Marshall, of Langside, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and1 Mrs. Victor Emerson. Group 3 of the W.M.S, of the Unit­ ed Church are holding a tea at the home of Mrs. J. D. Beecroft this Thursday afternoon. Mr. John McMillan was laid up for a few days last week with an attack of flu. Mr. Scott Patterson handled the shipment of hogs at the station on Wednesday. That afternoon when through to 'Lucknow for the hockey game, the freight train backed up on the siding and the back wheel went off the track. Linemen got busy but it was after dark before the freight got away. Miss, Merle Wilson is improving now and able to be up and around the house. Mrs. B. S. Naylor has improved during the past week and Miss Case- more who was assisting during her illness returned home on Monday. Mrs. Herbert Laidlaw visited on Thursday last with Mrs. John D.‘ Ross, of Lucknow, whose mother, Mrs. David Farrier, is ill in Kincar­ dine Hospital. Mrs. Bert Boyd left recently for Paris, where she has secured a posi­ tion. Mr. Clifford Purdon Mr. Leslie Wightman few weeks. is hired with for the next of the Y. P.The regular meeting U. of the United Church was in charge of Miss Genevieve Watt Mon­ day evening, and she read the Call to worship after the meeting was open­ ed by a period of singing. Miss Lu- ella Laidlaw read the Scripture les­ son and Mr. Millan Moore gave the comments. “Mrs. George McCIenagh- an and Mrs. T. H. Moore led in pray­ er. Miss A. M. Carrick and Miss Let- tie Fox sang “God'will take care' of you” and Mrs. Herb Laidlaw read the “Young Oak Tree.” The topic “Com­ munism and Socialism’” was ably tak­ en by Mr. Harold Pollock, who gave the early cause of this movement am­ ong the Russian people, and the rea­ son for its rapid spread and the his­ tory of the organization in Canada, its leaders, and its objectives. Mr. Jas. Falconer and Mr. Millan Moore had charge of the discussion period that followed. Mrs. Harold Sparling sang “Love lifted me” and the meet­ ing was closed by forming the friend­ ship circle and , singing “Abide with me,” followed by the society prayer in unison. The funeral of Mrs. R. K. Miller, a beloved member of the St. Helens United Church, was held on Tuesday afternoon from the church there to Maitland Cemetery, Goderich, Rev. C. Cuming having charge of the services. This community extends sympathy to the bereaved families. BLUEVALE Institute to Meet March 9th The regular meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute will be held on Thurs­ day afternoon March 9th, at 2.30, at the home of Mrs. Joseph Curtis. Roll Call—Where my Grandfathers came from and where they settled. Motto: The good things in life often come wrapped in difficulties, Mrs. Roy Tur- vey. Paper—How our girls are affect- fected by marrying foreigners, Mrs. S. N. Gallaher. Paper: Home, the an­ chor of national life, Mrs. Sparling Johnston. .Music. Visitors arc always welcome’. Y.P.U. Holding Interesting Meeting | Miss Daisy Holmes, President, pre-! sided at the Y.P.U. of the United ’ Church on Friday night. Miss Lila Smith gave the Scripture reading. Miss Emma Johnston favored with a reading from the poems of Miss Jessie Strachan, of Brussels. Mrs. M. L. Aitken discussed the missionary topic “Learning to Live Together,” giving the ideas of Jan Masaryk, dip­ lomat of Czechoslovakia, on woild brotherhood. After the devotional meeting a period of games was eon- dueoted by G, G, Wheeler. i Beautiful designs and colours, in assorted sizes 69c to 3.95 March 6-11 we are holding our annual quilt display. 'We invite all who are interested to bring in their quilts for exhibition. Sunday Services Rev. A. V. Robb used as his text at the morning service in the United Church “My grace is sufficient for you” showing how apparently unan­ swered prayers may be answered in God’s way, Rev. Robb, Carl Johnston and George Johnston sang a trio. Rev. John MacKenzie of Hespeler occupied the pulpit in Knox Presby­ terian Church .on Sunday, taking as 'his text “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills,” showing the great need, at the present time,} of people looking up to a Higher Power. Allan Ram­ say favored with a solo. Former Resident Passes A former resident of Bluevale, Mary Gaynor, wife of the late Wm., Sanderson, passed away at her home at 405 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, on Wednesday, February 22nd, in her 87th year. ■ w Mis. Sanderson was born at Dur­ ham, Ont., and came to Bluevale about sixty years ago, with her hus­ band who operated a shoe shop for a number of years, then returned to Toronto, but retained their home here where Mrs. Sanderson and family have continued to spend the summer months. Although in failing health the last two years, she was’ abl£ to be around her home until a ^ew days ago. She was keenly interested in current ev­ ents and reading the papers gave her a good deal of pleasure. She had a bright, cheerful disposition and will YOUR RADIO Is a delicate piece of electrical apparatus and should be servic­ ed. only by a trained and exper­ ienced serviceman. Phone 171 — For The — PATTISON Radio Service Our Targe stock of tubes, bat­ teries. and .supplies, assures you of prompt service. Aerials installed and repaired. We re-charge radio storage bat­ teries.. a Thorough, modern eye examin­ ations and proper glasses at reasonable prices. R. A. Reid, R.O. Stratford’s Leading Eyesight Specialist, At Wingham Office, Williams* Jewelry Store * Every Wednesday Morning, 9,00 to Noort Phone 5W ifor Appointment. be missed this summer by a host of friends with whom she spent many happy hours. Her husband predeceased her sev­ eral years ago. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. W. A. Griffiths, Montreal, Mrs. George Donaldson, Mrs, Robert Hutcheson and Miss Sanderson, Toronto, one grandson, Fred Griffiths, Montreal, and three sisters in Toronto. The funeral was held from the Matthews J Funeral Horne, Spadina Avenune, on Friday afternoon. Interment took place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. i World’s Day of Prayer Observed The programme for the World Day of Prayer with the theme “Let us put our love into deeds and make it real” was observed in the Presbyterian Church on Friday with Mrs. J. J, El­ liott, 1st vice president of the W.M.S. as leader; with Mrs. George Thornton, president of the W.M.S. of the Unit­ ed Clijirch, assisting. Hymns and prayer in accordance with theme and Scripture passages on the subjects -of praise and thanksgiving, lessons from the life of Jesus, and a period of pen­ itence, was read responsively. Pray­ ers on subjects specially outlined were dfefred by Mrs. Walter Smillie, Mrs. W. J. Johnston, Miss Florence Fowler, Mrs. G. . O. Thornton and Miss Olive Scott. Mrs. M. L. Aitken mentioned briefly how last year’s col­ lections had been used in the publica­ tion and spread of Christian literature in Canada and in foreign countries and told of the great need for work of-this kind and the joy and pleasure obtained by reading. A pleasing solo was contributed by Mrs. Will John­ ston, with Mrs. J. C. Higgins as ac­ companist. Mrs. Arthur Shaw was named Key woman for next year. Ralph Shaw, who has been princi­ pal of the Public School at Bala since his return from the Great War, has retired from* the teaching profession and is at the home of-his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Shaw m the village. The sale of farm stock and imple­ ments of Mr. David Jewitt, l^st week, drew a large crowd. Bidding was brisk and prices good. Mr. Jewitt has moved into the village, living with his daughter and son-Jn-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Yoe. ' Earl Hamilton, who purchased Mr. Jewitt’s farm, is getting his farm im­ plements moved and will moVe his family and household effects shortly. Miss Dorothy Aifken, of Drayton, spent Sunday’ with her mother, Mrs. M. L. Aitken. A. D. Smith spent Friday in Tor­ onto and attended the' funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Sanderson. Carman Hetherington of the On­ tario Veterinary College, at Guelph, spent the week-end with his parents, I Mr. and Mrs. C. Hetherington. Jack Fraser, of Rush Lake, Sask., is spending a few days with his aunts, Mrs. Robertson and Miss Martha Fraser. Mr. Fraser has spent over a year near Toronto where he had em­ ployment and expects to return to the West in the course of a few days. Fleming Black shipped stock to Montreal this week and spent the week-end there. Miss Evelyn Masters, Parkhill, is visiting her grandparents, Mr. Mrs. John Hall. and BELGRAVE Brick Y.P.S. Have Dramatic Com. Brick Church Young People’s Soc­ iety met' in the church on Friday night with Gladys McBurney in the chair. The lesson was read by How­ ard Walker with Beatrice Beecroft at the organ. The topic for the evening was given by Margaret Robinson and consisted of a paper dealing with the Religious Faith of Great Explorers. It dealt with Columbus, William Penn, Sir John Franklin and Ernest Shackleton, and was well presented. Comment o'n the way of an appropri­ ate poem “Sail On” was read by Jean Johnson. A dramatic committee was appointed consisting of' Beatrice Bee­ croft,* Jas. McGee, Margaret Robin­ son and Lawrence Taylor. . Dr, W. A, McKibbon Addressed Institute A very interesting meeting of the ' Women's Institute was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John G. Anderson when there was a splen­ did attendance of ladies present, Mrs. N. Keating, the president, conducted the meeting. The minutes of the pre­ vious meeting were adopted. A letter of thanks for a gift was received from Gilbert Nethery in hospital at Byron. A letter in regard to the short course for leaders to be held in Wingham on March 20, 21, and April 18. Mrs. N. Montgomery and Mae Frisby were appointed leaders for the spring pro­ ject The street lights were discussed and it is hoped to present a petition from the Wawanosh-Belgrave resid­ ents to the council in the near future, The meeting was in charge of the Health and Child Welfare convenors, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs, W. Focock, The roll call was well responded to with a Mitten problem to be answer* Prompt Delivery REAL VALUE SMITH’S FOUR O’CLOCK BLACK OR MIXED TEA .59c. Lb. BUTTERNUT PEANUT BUTTER 2 lbs. 25c TTP TOP CHOICE PUMPKIN ..... 10c Large Tin READY-CUT BULK MACARONI .......... 5 lbs. 25c REAL VALUE PRIDE OF THE VALLEY NQ. 4 • PEAS OR GOLDEN CORN ... 3 17-oz. Tins 25c MAPLE LEAF SOAP FLAKES 59c 4-bl. box LELY’S TOILET SOAP ... 5 Cakes 25c REAL VALUE FRENCH DRIP COFFEE.......... GROUND FRESH WHILE YOU WAIT 35c Lb? lajk.sj£/ ris.u.sH * Assorted flavoursSALTED PEANUTS 2 lbs. 25c | CHOCOLATE DROPS 15c lb. ■LARGE FRESH LARGE SIZE TEXAS SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT............ SWEET JUICY HOT-HOUSE NAVEL ORANGES 23c Doz.RHUBARB .............. 10c lb.’ CHOICE RIPE ICEBERG HEAD TOMATOES ......... ......17c lb.LETTUCE ...10c Large Head EAT FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES FOR GOOD HEALTH ’ Our stock is always Clean and Fresh — Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Rhubarb, Celery. ed by the doctor. ‘ Dr. W. A.. McKib­ bon was present and addressed the meeting. The subject he cnose was “Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat” and gave some points of trouble and rem­ edy. His address was very interest­ ing and -instructive. The current ev­ ents discussion was led by Mrs. Jesse Wheeler in the absence of Mrs. Cecil Wheeler. Mrs. Earle Anderson had a short paper on “Better English” that dealt chiefly with correct pronuncia­ tion. A solo by Miss Winnie Lane was much enjoyed with Ela’ine Walsh accompanying. Lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. R. J. Mc­ Kenzie, Mrs. N. Keating and Mrs. H. Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Yuill and Mr. J. Yuill, of Teeswater, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. R. J. MacKenzie. C. R. Coultes spent the week-end in Toronto. Observed Day of Prayer The annual World Day of Prayer service was held in the Presbyterian Church On Friday afternoon when the women of the three churches met to­ gether, with different ones taking part in the service. A duet Walsh and Freda Jordan by Mrs. Norfhan Geddes appreciated. by Elaine and a solo were much Ernest Robinson received a carload of feeder cattle from the West on Saturday. Farmers’ Club Meeting Next Monday The March meeting of the Belgrave Farmers’ Club will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Procter on 4th Morris, on Monday night, March 6th, when Mr. J. Shearer, Agricultur­ al Representative from Clinton, will be present aild give an address. Kind­ ly note change of date. Members bring sandwiches. All are invited to attend these meetings. U. C. Young People Met The Young People’s Society of Bel­ grave United Church, ^met on Wed­ nesday of last week' with Borden Scott presiding. The lesson was read by Robert Grasby and Miss Lane pre­ »g3O.ili;..l":^l'.Trnoc3OE If You are Interested in Your Personal FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE at 60 * » or — The Financial Security of your family, should you not survive to com­ plete the job you have started, you might inquire as to how the “Se­ curity AtGO” plan of THE MUTUAL LIFE OF CANADA will solve ybur problem, T. BOOTH, C.L.U., Representative Wingham Phone 165, 190 LUCKNOW WHEATLETS 5 lbs. 25c HALLOWI CHOICE DATES 3 lbs. 25c TIP TOP CHOICE TOMATOES ... Large Tin 10c DAVIE’S EASY SPREAD CHEESE.....................15c Pkg. TIP TOP TOMATO JUICE ..... 2 28>/2-oz, Tins 19c PEARL WHITE NAPTHA SOAP... 6 bars 25c BIG FIVE CLEANSER 5r Tins 25c ..............7...............-.--t.......... sided at the piano. The topic of the evening consisted of an address by James McCrea on “The Religious Faith of Great Artists” together with an interpretation of Leonardo da Vines’ great ,masterpiece “The Last Supper.’’ The material was well pre­ sented and an interesting gathering resulted. Mrs. R. C. McGowan of visiting with Mrs. C. R. Mrs. R. Procter attended Mr. and Blyth, are Coultes. Mr. and the Agriculturaf Fairs Convention in. Toronto last week. Italians Returned from France Three thousand Italians returned to their homeland from France in the greatest mass movement yet underta­ ken in Italy’s program of repatriation of her sons abroad. They crossed the frontier in five special trains. Look for this number on the Wallpaper insert ’ in your Tele­ phone Directory. FREE PRIZE— •4 Gallon Fibglaze Enamel February Lucky Winner—1091 ELMER WILKINSON SMOKERS Why not buy your SMOKING TOBACCO by the Lb. Tin* You will find this is the most economical way* Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe n o sO