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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-03-16, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANC^TIMES Thursday, March 16th, 1930 Show Starts al 8-00 p»m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 7.45 and 9.45 p.m Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.xn« Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March 16, 17th, 18 th Also “News” SWIFT LOVE AND ROARING ACTION IN UNTAMED ALASKA!^ Plrepted by HENRY HATHAWAY, who gave you “Lives of a Bengal lar>cer"and*Souls ai Se HEW FONDA • DOROTHY MODE A ParomounJ Picture wllh Akim Tamiroff’John Barrymore»lynne Overman Cirtctcd Sy H»nry Wolhawoy ' Predated by Albert tewlw | of Mrs. Rhys .Pollock, Miss Grace Richardson read the Scripture lesson and gave the meditation thoughts on the lesson. The topic, Deaconesses in Canada, was taken by Mrs. Pollock. The ladies worked on knitting for the bail. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed by all, The Y.P.U. of the United Church ; held an executive meeting at the home of Mr, J, D. Beecroft on Monday ev­ ening, The young folks are holding a St, Patrick Social on Friday even­ ing in the Sunday school room of the church. Mr, Ira McLean, of Brussels, visit­ ed on Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McLean and Miss Mar­ ilyn, who has been visiting here, re­ turned home with her father, The regular weekly meeting of the young people’s meeting of the Pres­ byterian Church was held on Monday night with Mr, Tom Wilson in charge. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Robt. Mowbray, and Mr. Daw­ son Craig led in'prayer. Rev. J, Pol-1 lock gave his talk on “The Prayer of the Dying Tyndale” in the series on How We Got Our Bible. Mr. tom Wilson led in prayer. The topic, The Church Takes Root In India, was giv­ en by Mr. Wilson and was very in­ teresting, The Mixpali Benediction closed the meeting. tions were quite unfavorable and cut the attendance considerably. Early in the evening games were enjoyed and the president, James Michie, took charge of the meeting which was op­ ened with community singing. It was reported the club had a supply of motor oil on hand and that the dir­ ectors had met and made arrange­ ments for the mixing of fertilizer, The club is also working with a view to having the Department of Agriculture hold a short course here next winter. James C, Shearer, agricultural repre­ sentative for Huron, gave an address on “Education,” and its many advan­ tages and strongly advised each one to choose the work most appealing to them. V lohn selections by J. M. Co ul* tes were enjoyed. The club was in­ vited to hold the next meeting at the home of Mr. «qnd Mrs. L. Hopper pn Tuesday, April 4th. BLUEVALE Date of Institute Changed The Women’s Institute will meet at. the home of (Mrs, J. L. Stewart on Wednesday afternoon, March 22nd, The Home Economics committee is in charge of this meeting, Conven­ ers, Mrs. R, Yule, Mrs. J. Stewart. Roll Call—A Salad Recipe.- Current Events, Mrs. C. Logan; Address, Miss Mae Frisby; Reading, Mrs, R. Mc­ Crea. Lunch Com.: Mrs. J, Stewart, Mrs. R, Yule, Mrs. G. Jordan. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 20, 21, 22 — DOUBLE BILL — Chester Morris in? “SMASHING THE RACKETS” • Joe Penner in “I’M FROM THE CITY” Two shows presenting plenty of action, and comedy MATINEE Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. 8® WHITECHURCH Mr. B. Gaunt, of Dutton, spent a few days last week at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mrs. George McClenagh­ an. Mr. and Mrs. Mallcolm Green of Kitchener, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Frank Hen­ ry. Mr. Henry is still under the doc­ tor’s care and Mrs. Green is spending the week here. On account of the continued illness •of Rev. H. M. Wright of St. Helens, and pastor of the Unted Church here, Mr. H. Pollock had chargeof the ser­ vice here in the afternoon. Mr. wright is slowly improving after an attack of pneumonia, jaundice and a throat infection. Mrs. George McClenaghan spent a day last week with ' her sister, Mrs. Wilmer Nicholson of Auburn. Miss Hunter, teacher of S. S. No. 12, East Wawanosh, is -under the doc­ tor’s care, and the children had a holi­ day on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Milas McMillan and family of Turnberry have been mov­ ing during the past week from the 10th of Turnberry to the 2nd of Kin­ loss where they are going to live on the farm Mr. John McMillan purchas­ ed from Ed. Gaunt. Mrs. Cecil Wheeler of Morris, I treatment last Monday, is steadily im- spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson, the latter has been steadily improving after her •recent illness Mr. Jack Pollock left on Thursday to commence his work at Woodstock again. Miss Chrissie Inglis, who has been in the hospital at Hamilton for some months, returned home last week feel­ ing quite well again. Born—On Friday, March 10th, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Waddell (nee Rose Caskinet) a son. Mrs, Cecil Falconer spent the week-end at the home of her sister, Mrs. John McIntyre’ of Langside. Mr. David Gibbs and family attend­ ed the funeral of his little grandson, four-week-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ferguson, of Wingham, on Sunday afternoon to Dungannon Cemetry, Rev. K. Mac'Lean of Wing­ ham, having charge of the services. Little Allan Thomas had been ill since birth and died after , an opera­ tion. Mrs. Wm. Taylor and Charlie spent Sunday last at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Archie Patterson of Lucknow. Mrs. Robert Purdon and Muriel vis­ ited on Thursday last at the home of I her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie An­ derson of St. Helens. Mr. Rhys Pollock has been having the room in his store extended by the Will for Institute Had Fine Meeting Mrs. Joseph Curtis and daughter, Margaret, were the hostesses at the regular meeting of the Women’s In­ stitute. The president, (Mrs. Jack Wickstead, presided.. Mrs. J, H, Smith were appointed local leader and assistant to attend the training school for the Spring Project for June Home-making clubs. The classes will be held in, the coun­ cil chamber of the Town Hall, Wing­ ham, March 20 and 21, and April 18. The roll call was answered by each one' telling "Where my grandfathers were born and where they settled.” Mrs. C. Hetherington, in relating the family history, said that her great­ grandmother, Mrs. Pickard, was the first white child born at Brampton, and her son, Dr. Bert Hetherington, a great-great grandson is now praticing there. During a business session local re­ lief received consideration. The topic “Canadianization,” was dealt with in a paper by Mrs. S. N. Gallaher on “How our girls are affected by mar­ rying foreigners.” In the case of mis­ sionaries, climate, health and langu­ age were the three outstanding diff­ iculties mentioned. Mrs. W. J. John­ ston led in a smg-song. Miss Margar­ et Curtis conducted a “penny contest,” Mrs. Arthur Shaw haying nine out of twelve correct answers. Mrs, Gallah­ er, Mrs. Aitken and Miss Margaret Curtis were elected as a nominating committee. At the close of the meet­ ing the hostesses served lunch, assist­ ed by Mrs. J. H. Smith. Ladies’ Guild The Ladies’ Guild of Trinity Angli­ can Church met at the home of Mrs. R. .McCrea on Wednesday afternoon, March Sth, with a good attendance. The President, Mrs. Weekes, was in charge of the meeting. The Guild de­ cided to help sponsor a moving pic­ ture in the Foresters’ Hall here on March 21. After the business session a solo by Miss VanCamp and a pap­ er “Two Golden Days” by Mrs.' Weekes, were much enjoyed. Society met on Wednesday with the Citizenship committee in charge, Mar­ jorie Grasby presided. The lesson was read and comment thereon, giv-, en by Edith Proctor. The topic for the evening was an address on "Com­ munism” by Kenneth Wheeler, who afterwards, answered a series of ques­ tions in an interesting discussion per­ iod. The address was well prepared and well delivered and together with the discussion period made an inter­ esting program. and Miss Mary-Smillie of Grey. Mrs. Samuel Woods returned home on Monday after spending a week with Mr, and Mrs. Melville Mathers and son, Arnold. a Sorfy to hear Mr. Goldie Wheeler was laid up with the flu last week. Mrs. Alice Aitken taught "for him dur­ ing his absence. We are glad to hear Mrs, Alex Mc­ Ewen is able to be out again and at­ tended the Council on Monday. PAINT having a store-room built on north side of his house. This give considerable more space shelves. Mr. Clarence McClenaghan, went into Wingham .Hospital who for proving. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott, Ripley, spent Sunday at the home of her par­ ents, Mr, and Mrs. Thus. Hill. The Young Women’s Association of tile Presbyterian Church met at the* home ■ of Miss Janet Craig last Friday and the meeting was in charge Sunday Sermons: Rev. A. V. Robb, in his morning, sermon at United Church, spoke of God’s good gifts to His'children and His Car of His People. In the even­ ing,. his subject was “The rock in tire wilderness” as a type of Christ. Doughlas MacDonald, a student of Knox- College; had charge of the ser­ vices of Knox Ptesbyteriaur and Ead- > ies’ Churches ora Sunday,, delivering a message from the parable of the potter,, using him. as an example of - Christ and the people represented the ' clay iin. God’s- hand. Jack Patterson J sang a solo. i ■i a IM Reg. 35 and 40 Special Suntested 30- « inch Living Rooms Sale-27c ■ - r Special Regular 60c 30-inch Living Room Papers Sale * 34c 6 Patterns Reg. 30 and 35c Bed Room or Living Better Quality Bed- Rooms rooms Only 6c Roll Special * 19c ROOM LOTS — From $1.00 Up. Elmer Wilkinson Miss Kay Townend, of London, spent the week-end with her parents, Rev. J. B. and Mrs. Townend. Mr. R, Yule visited with friends at Mitchell over the week-end. Margaret Higgins spent a of days in London last week’. ST. HELENS couple United Church Y.P.S. The United Church Young People’s SALE — Of — Dresses These dresses are up-ta-date and well-tailored. Styled to please — Materials, are Crepes, Tricotines and Prints in a fine range of colors. HATS TO CLEAR 69 c A limited number. Shop Early for' these. Entertained on 84th' Birthday Mrs,. Joseph Cuxtis...etuteirtautied at a family dinner oix Sunday'-iir honor of her mother, Mrs. Margaret Rulph, on the occasion, of. her 84th birthday. Mrs. Rolph’s sight is. not good but otherwise she enjoys good health. Among the guestf. were Mrs. Larua Kirton and Eldon Kirtotq. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Procter and daughter, Margaret,. and. Miss Hazel Stamper, who celebrated her birthday on the same date. Miss Eliza Thomson, Tccswater, is with her niece, Mrs. Stanley Gallaher, Miss Thomson suffered a fractured limb at Christmas time and has been a patient in the General Hospital, at Wingham, and is now convalescing, Mrs. M. L. Aitken supplied at the Public School a few days last week. The teacher, I. G, Wheeler, is at his parents* home in Belgrave, suffering from an attack of flu, The Y.P.U. of the United Church were the. guests of the Y.P.U, at Wroxetcr on Munday evening at a St Patrick Social, The Bluevale Young People provided the programme, and Wroxeter Y.P.U, conducted the social entertainment BELGRAVE Plan Short Course 9 The March meeting of the Belgrave Farmers’ Club was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R, Procter, fourth line Morris, with over 80 in attend­ ance, The weather and road ccmdi- The program for the Day of Pray­ er was following at the March meet­ ing of the W.M.S. held at Mrs. R. Woods’ on Friday when there were 25 ladies in attendance. The meeting of the Y. P. U. was held on Sunday evening with a good attendance. This was the final nighp' of "the contest and Goldwin Purvis’ side had charge. The Scripture- lesson was read by E. W. Rice- and Grave Weatherhead read a poem. The topic on “St'. Patrick” was taken by Gor- I don Miller and E. W. Rice led the ! discussion. Mr, Mochrie favored' with | a solo. Durum Phillips,, one of the (judges, declared Goldwin Purvis’ side I to be the winner and plans were made ! for a social to- fie held on. Thursday evening. I Mr. John Mochrie' has returned' af~ , ter spending the past few months ' with relatives at Hamilton. Mrs. George Stewart and' Miss Mc­ Gregor of Lucknow, were week-end' visitors with their brother at Chicago. Mr. Zinn, of Lanes, conducted the service in the United' Church on Sun­ day morning in the absence of Rev. FT. M. Wright who is making favouir- [■ able recovery from his recent serious i illness. ! Miss Iona Swan, of,Lucknow, spent i the week-end at her home here-. j Inspector J. H. Kinkead was a vis- i itor at the school on Monday. EAST WAWANOSH z Brick Church Young People's Soc­ iety met in the Church on Friday night with Robt. Scott in the chair. Lavina McBurney presided at the or­ gan and also took the topic which consisted of an introductory address and comment and a passage from the /Missionary text book “Adventures in Service.” An interesting discussion was conducted on the topic material after it had been presented. The les­ son was read by Lettie Pearce and the devotions led by Gilbert Beecroft. The next meeting will be held in the Church on Friday, March. 24th. Look for this number on the Wallpaper insert in your Tele­ phone Directory. FREE PRIZE— Gallon Floglaze Enamel March, Lucky Winner — 652 ELMER WILKINSON iWiWTTIMFMlIBMMI M—lliHll! MJMBMMMM 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 !BLYTH ASHFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Anderson, near Mafeking, spent last week-end with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Pierce, Holmes­ ville. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Isaac Nixon, who was taken to Tor­ onto Hospital over a week ago from injuries' .to. her head and back when she slipped and fell on the door steps, is improving nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Dynes Campbell and Mr. Leonard Phillips, 10th con., spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and .Mrs. Andy Culbert and Mrs. Johnstone, 12th con< Mr. and Mrs. Albert $.lton and son George, Belfast, spent Sunday with their daughter, Miss Janie Alton, who is training in Hamilton Hospital. Miss Winnie Lane, teacher in Bel­ grave school, spent the week-end with ' her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George. Lane. Five Y.P.A. societies held a skat­ ing party in the Lucknow Arena ’ on . Friday night, Lochalsh, Crewe, Hac** kett’s, Blake’s and Zion. . HANNA’S LADIES' SHOP Exclusive Not Expensive Have Your Eyes Examined! Thorough; modern eye examin­ ations and proper glasses at reasonable prices. R. fl. Reid, R. 0. Stratford’s Leading Eyesight Specialist At Winghum Office, Williams* Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Mbftixiiig, 0.00 to Noon. Phone 5W ifor Appointment'/ ‘‘ Mr. Frank Rogerson spent the week-end in Toronto, The ladies of the Presbyterian con­ gregation are holding a St. Patrick’s supper on Friday evening in the base­ ment of the church, Mrs. Robert Whiteman spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Bend­ er, in London. The Home and School' Club will meet on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Russel Shaw, Rev. A. Sinclair will address, the meeting on religious training in the schools. Re­ port of the nominating committee will be presented. A Scotch and Irish Concert will be held on Friday evening in Memorial Hall under the auspices of the base- blal"cltib. Mr, Roy Toll who has been seri­ ously ill is showing hopeful signs of recovery, we ate pleased to report. Mr. Russel Doherty and Mr, Har­ old Phillips, of the local turnip-wax­ ing plant, are kept busy with their numerous patrons. We wish them success in their business venture, MORRIS Mrs. Robt. Aitchesson visited for a couple of days with Mr, and Mrs. Robt. McLennan and family. Mr, and Mrs, Norman Hoover and baby, spent Sunday with her mother and brother, Mrs, Milton Smith and Ross, • Mr, and Mrs, Robt. McMurray are moving this week to their farm near the station, Miss iMoSsie Milligan visited last week, with Mr, and Mrs, Robt Aitch* eson and family at Ripley, Mr, and Mrs, Walter Stfiillie spent vn afternoon with Mr, WiU SmhUe Phone 161Prompt Delivery Fine or Coarse ROLLED OATS ................................... 5 Lbs. 19c HALLOWI BULK DATES.......3 Lbs. 25c I CHOICE MEATY 30-40 PRUNES....‘2 Lbs. 25c BUTTERNUT PEANUTI BUTTER...J..............2 Lbs. 25c EXTRA SPECIAL Lealand TOMATO JUICE ... 3 26-Oz. Tins 25c TIP TOP CHOICE TOMATOES...10c Large Tin MILD CAN AD Al AN CHEESE ........... 17c Lb. DALTON’S O.K. JELLY POWDERS ......... 5 Pkgs. 25c FRENCH DRIP COFFEE ..........-..... 39c Lb. EXTRA SPECIAL • PRIDE OF THE VALLEY No. 4. PEAS Or GOLDEN CORN 3 17-oz. tins 25c THRIFT BULK SOAP FLAKES I CONCENTRATED3 Lbs. 25c | SUPER SUDS ......... 19c Pkg. EXTRA SPECIAL SMITH’S FOUR O’CLOCK BLACK TEA ... . .................... ........ 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