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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-04-27, Page 10* 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. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 27, 28, 29 SONJA HENIE RICHARD GREENE Songs by Gordon and Revel, Styles by Royer, and, Miss Henie’s superb skating all combine to make this picture first class entertainment. ------Also------- “Winter Styles” “Land of Contentment*’ '“News” Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, May 1st, 2nd, 3rd ------SPECIAL------- SCANDAL THAT SET A WORLD AFLAMEI The exciting, romance of a beautiful girl-queen—search­ ing for a loye that her marriage could never give. Might/ M-G-M unfolds its most magnificent production»•< NORMA SHEARER • TYRONE POWER * JOHN BARRYMORE ANITA LOUISE ROBERT MORLEY JOSEPH SCHILDKRAUT Directed by W S. VAN DYKE II . Produced by HUNT STROMBERG Owing to the length of this picture there will not be any short subjects. A «Admission: Adults 35c, Children 20c. MATINEE Saturday afternoon at 2.39 p.m. Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. «p> BLUEVALE Many to Attend Presbyterial W.M.S The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church was held on* Thursday afternoon in the ,, Sunday School room. The president, Mrs. George Thornton, presided and carried out the closing “Canada” pro­ gramme in keeping with the year theme “Making Canada Christian”. The theme for April “Give, heart and soul and mind and strength to serve the King of kings” was.used as a mus­ ical response in a Litany of Dedica­ tion. Special prayers for the different lines of the Church’s work throughout Canada were offered by Mrs. Arthur Shaw, Mrs. Edward Johnston, Mrs. Robt. Shaw and Mrs. George Thorn­ ton. The topic “Beckoning Frontiers” from the study book taken by Mrs. Robert Shaw, was most interesting, relating the work step by step. No­ official delegate was appointed to the annual W.M.S. Presbyterial to be held in Wingham, as most of the members ' expect to attend. text “Work out your own salvation with fear and termbling.” Y.P.U. Met Friday . The president, Miss Daisy Holmes, presided at the weekly meeting of the Y.P.U. of the United Church Friday evening and conducted the opening exercises and the business discussion. Will Peacock had charge of the devo­ tional meeting. The Scripture lesson from the 13th chapter of St. Luke, was read by George Johnston. The topic “Sunday, a Holy Day or a Holi­ day” was dealth with by Miss Emma Johnston rind Rev. A. V. Robb con­ tinued his .Sucriptrue study, speaking on the books of Timothy, Hebrews and Revelations. WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, April 27th, 1939 four brothers, William of Britton; George, Frank apd John in the West, One daughter, Mary ’ Luella, died when one year old. The funeral will be held from her late residence, Lot 40, Con, 12, East Wawaposh, at 2 pun., on Thursday, April 27th, The service will be con­ ducted by Rev. J. F. Anderson of the Wingham United .Church, Interment in Wingham Cemetery, James Taylor It was with feelings of deep regret that friends learned' of the sudden death on Thursday, April 20th, of Mr, James Taylor, merchant and postmas­ ter of Belgrave. Mr. Taylor had suf­ fered a severe heart attack two weeks previous to his death, but it was thought that his condition was great­ ly improved. His very sudden pass­ ing was a great shock to his family and- the community. His daughter, Mrs. Wm. VanCamp, had spent the greater part of the afternoon with him and had left about ten minutes before he passed away, Mr. Taylor, who was 61 -years of age, was born in Hullett Township, the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. B, Taylor. He lived on the farm a mile south of Belgrave for the greater part of his life. He loved his h.ome and took a great interest in beautifying it for he was a lover of trees and flowers. He spent many years as a drover and auctioneer ujitil he moved to the store in Belgrave three years ago. The deceased was a Presbyterian in religion, and had been a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyter­ ian Chois in Wingham for the past 18 years. He was a lover ‘of music and his voice will be sadly missed in the service of song. He was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters. He leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife, formerly Jennie Ander­ son, his three daughters, Mrs. Wm. (Hazel) VanCamp, of Morris Town­ ship; Mrs. Dave (Lenore) Murray, of Wingham, and Lilia, at home; and one sister, Mrs. A. (Grace) Scott, Blyth. The funeral was held on Sunday from his late residence at Belgrave; the services conducted by Rev.' Ken­ neth MacLean of Wingham, assisted by Rev. A. M. Boyle of Blyth. The pallbearers were his six nephews: George Scott, Andrew Scott and Tom Henderson, of Wingham, Harvey An­ derson of Kincardine, Finlay (McGow­ an of London, and Ross Anderson of Belgrave. The many and beautiful floral tributes bore sincere testimony of the’ high esteem in which the de­ ceased was held. His cheerful dispos­ ition and kindly word's of greeting as well as his many, deeds of helpful love and service will long be remembered by those- who mourn his passing. where he lived for many years, before going to British Columbia. He leav­ es a wife and eleven children all of whom are living and married. BORN .— In Wingham General on Friday, April 21st, to Mrs. Jerry Brydges. a BRYDGES Hospital, (Mr. and daughter, McLEOD—In Toronto, on Thursday, April 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. John McLeod, (nee Doris Buchanan) a son, McMURRAY—In Wingham General Hospital, on Sunday, April 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert McMurray, of Bluevale, a son. NOTICE TO CREDITORS TAKE NOTICE that all persons having claims against the estate of Frances/Watters, late of the Town­ ship ’of Howick in the County of Hur­ on, widow deceased, who died on or about the 23rd day of September, A. D.' 1937, are hereby notified to send their claims duly verified by declara­ tion to the undersigned Solicitor for the Executors on or before the 15th day of May, A.D. 1939. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that immediately after the said date the assets of the estate will be distri­ buted having regard only to claims which have been properly filed. DATED at Wingham, Ontario, the 25th day of April, A.D. 1939. R. S. HETHERINGTON, Wingham, Ontario, Solicitor for the Executors. ST. HELENS Mrs. Allister Hughes, of Holyrood, was a week-end visitor with Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie Webb. Rev. H. Mi Wright took charge of the services in the United Church af­ ter an absence of seven Sundays ow­ ing to illness. He was assisted by Mr. Zinn of Lanes who delivered the ad-, dress. The regular meeting of the Y.P.U, was held on Sunday evening with E. W. Rice presiding. The topic •“Sun­ day, a Holdiay or a Holy Day?” was taken by Mr. John Mochrie. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Bryan,of Or­ angeville, were recent guests of Mr. G. A. Webb and Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Rice. The April meeting of the Women’s Institute was held with a small attend­ ance. Mrs.AMcKenzie Webb presided and the roll call was responded to by 'a Leaf Lettuce r PHONE 101 c FRF Fl f The annual Gold Seal Congoleum lucky number Contest is held this week — April 28-29, Here is your chance to wifi a Congol­ eum Rug. The contest is absolutely free — there is no obligation to buy. Just guess the lucky number under the Gold Seal. Don’t miss this opportunity to win a Congoleum Rug. * 50 pr. Tuscan Net Curtains - Special this week ......... 2 pr. 1.50 Adjusta Net Curtains - 3 lengths......... .....................1.10 to 3,50 pr. Frilled Curtains - a large assortment in plain and fancy ..materials ................ 50c to 3.25 pr. Drapery Cretons - assorted colours And patterns 25c yd. Shadow Cloths - 46 in. wide - Special ................... 59c yd. Rag Mats - assorted colours '.......................................:........75c ea. Special Prices on sold out patterns of Congoleum Rugs This Week. ■! I Sunday Services In the United Church on Sunday morning Rev. A. V. Robb,, contrasted the response to Christ’s call from the whole-hearted Christian with the res­ ponses given by three types of Chris­ tians, the impulsive, the conditional, the devided. The male voices of the choir sang the hymn “Litany” by Gower, In the evening the subject was “The ark as a symbol of Christ.” Rev. D. C. Soules, Toronto, occu­ pied the pulpit in Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning, using the PROTECT YOUR EYES WEAR SUN GLASSES 25c - 35c - 50c Mrs; Walter*S. Davidson was the hostess, (or the April meeting of the Morris, Circle of the ^Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid. The greater part of the afternoon was spent quilting. Mr. and Mrs. Vodden and son, of Blyth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Turvey. Mrs. Fred Hollenbeck accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Aldridge, Ford- wich, are visiting their sister, Mrs. S. Rolph in Detroit. Mrs. Thomas Taylor and son, of Wawanosh, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Susan Morrison. J. Wesley Beattie and daughters, Ethel and Florence, Seaforth, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Garniss. Mr, and Mrs. Wilbert Mathers and two daughters, of Dublin, spent the week-end with Mr. George Mathers and Mrs. Rudd. Miss , Annie Rutherford of Wing­ ham, spent Thursday witlt. friends here. Mrs. Joseph, Curtis visited for a few days with relatives at Atwood. M son, Kenneth, of Maplewood, Lloyd and Marie Wettlaufer, Blyth, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. Mrs. J. W. Wettlaufer. William Leddy William Leddy, 85, died Saturday in West Wawanosh. Born at Prescott, shortly after his family had come from Ireland he was only six' when they moved to St. Augustine in’ West Wawanosh. Following a period dur­ ing which he worked in Michigan lumber camps, he returned to Huron County where he took up farming. He retired from farming in 1920. He was prominent in community "affairs and was one of the founders of St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by two sons, James and Raymond, of West Wawanosh, and three daughters, Sara, of Wing­ ham; Mrs. W. A.’Boylye, of St. Aug­ ustine, and Mrs. A. H. Boyle, of West Wawanosh. He is also survived by two brothers, Paul, of St. Albert, Al­ berta, and Daniel, of Goderich. Fun­ eral services, were conducted by Rev. E. J. McMahon, at St. Augustine Ro­ man Catholic Church, Monday morn­ ing. Interment was made in St. Aug­ ustine Cemetery. The , Greenhouse Thorough, modern eye examin­ ations and proper glasses at reasonable prices. * 4 the -naming of a Canadian industry and where it is carried on, The sub­ ject was in charge of the Agriculture and Canadian Industry convener, Mrs. John Cameron. A paper on “Rag Weed” was read by Mrs. E. J. Thom and one on “Bind Weed" by Mrs. W. A. Miller. Mrs. T. J. Todd,read a humorous story entitled “Stubbles from the Farm” and Mrs. E. W. Rice . favoured with a solo. A nominating committee composed of Mrs. E. J. Thom, Mrs. R. J. Woods and Mrs. Ball, was appointed. It was decided to invite the District President, Mrs. Oster, to the May meeting. At the conclusion lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Weatherhead, Mrs. Ball and Mrs. E. W. Rice; The annual meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute will be held in tlie I Community Hall on Thursday after­ noon, May 4th, at 2.30 sharp. Roll Call—“The Number of Meetings I have attended during the year.” .Sub- ject( “Arbor Day, It’s Purposes and I Observance” in charge- of Mrs. Lome j Woods. Program Com.: Mrs. Harvey Webb, Mrs. George Stuart. Hostess­ es, Mrs. D. Phillips, Mrs. Ed. McQuil- lin, Mrs. P. Mathers. Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Miller, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Tom Todd and Anne and Mr. Gordon Miller were recent visitors with Mr. J. W. Salkeld Miss Salkeld, Godefich. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Henry and son Ross of Belfast and her mother, Mrs. Archie Anderson of ,S’t. Helens visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and ■Mrs, Robert Purd'bn. Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Welwood, also Mr. Henry McGee and many others have been very ill with flu during the past week. Almost every home has had its siege with this illness during the past, two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Green, .who have been visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Henry, returned to' their home in Kitchener Sunday. Born—In Wingham General Hos­ pital on Thursday, April 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. John Kilpatrick- (nee Annie Robinson) ax daughter. Born—on Monday, April 24th, in East Wawanosh to Mr., and Mrs. Malcolm McNeale, a son. The regular weekly meeting of the Y.P.U. of the United Church was held on Monday evening with Miss Anna May Carrick in charge and taking the Call to Worship period. Miss Let- tie Fox led in prayer, and Mr. Clar­ ence McClenaghan read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. H. Sparling gave the comments on the lesson. .Millian Moore read a poem and Miss Susan Carrick gave a reading. The topic, the last Chapter of the Study Book, “Beckoning Frontiers” was taken by Mrs. Ezra Scholtz and proved very interesting. Mr. H. Pollock gave a reading,Question Myself.” Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Falconer played a violin duet. The meeting closed by repeating the Society Benediction, ( Mrs. Ezra Scholtz and Mrs. Her­ bert Laidlaw haVe been appointed to attend the Presbyt’erial in Wingham on Thursday. Mr. Ted Hughes of Teeswater and Mr. Nat . Dunbar and (Mr. George Richardson of Guelph visited on Tues­ day at the home of the latters broth­ er, Mr. John Richardson. Mr. and Mrs. Thos Gaunt spent last week-end with relatives in Strat­ ford. Mr. Wendell Taylor, who has been very ill with'flu, left on Sunday to be with his sister, Mrs. Perrie Penn­ ington of Turnberry„ . Mrs. Ruddy1' and son Lewis of Au­ burn, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McBurriey. Mr. and-Mrs. Jack Mason and child­ ren visited on Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Kilpatrick of Hensal. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Laidlaw have been very ill during the past week! with the flu. and Mrs. Carl Wettlaufer and arid Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe OBITUARY and WHITECHURCH FLOWERS For All Occasions Orders taken for Funeral De­ signs, Weddings. Fast Service Peterson Greenhouse John St. Phone 157 Mrs. Wm. M. Anderson Jane (Jennie) Fottlston, widow the late William ,M. Anderson, passed on at the residence of her step-son, Roy Anderson, Stratford, on Monday, April 24th, in her 74th year. Mrs. Anderson had been in poor health for about a year. She was born in Elma Township and attended school at Donegal. After her marriage in 1903 she came to East Wawanosh where site has since resided, Her husband died in February, 1938, She leaves to mourn her passing one daughter, Mrs. I^hillip (Jennie Luella) Dawson Jr., East Wawanosh; a step-daughter, Mrs, Herbert (May) Sidell and a step-son, Roy Anderson, > of Stratford. She is also survived by of --------------- 4? William Oakes Following a year’s illness William Oakes passed on at his residence, Ar­ thur Street, on Thursday, April 20th, in his 71st year. Mr. Oakes was born at Leigh, Lancashire, England, and he resided there until he came to Wing­ ham 28 years ago, He leaves to mourn his passing besides his wife, formerly Elizabeth Helen Partington to whom he was married 45 years ago, four sisters and one brother, Mrs. Jane Partington, Guelph; Mrs. Ralph Seddon, Wingham; Mrs. John Collier and Mrs. John Molyenux, of Leigh, England. The funeral was held from his late residence on Sunday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. J. F. Anderson, pastor of Wingham United Church ,of which Church he was a member. The pallbearers were, Ernie Seddon, Wilfred Seddon, Frank Seddon, Her­ bert Fuller, Fred Fuller, James God­ kip, Interment in Wingham Cemetery, R.A. Reid.R.0. Stratford’s Leading Eyesight Specialist. ,, At Wingham Office, Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning, 9.00 to Noon. Phone 5W for Appointment. what itAny Watch, no matter costs, works twice as well and lasts twice as long with a clean­ ing rind overhauling periodical­ ly. Stop in today for a free ex­ amination and adjustment. Christopher Johnson On Sunday Mr, Henry Johnson re­ ceived the sad news that this brother, Christopher, who lived at Salmon Arm, B.C., had passed away on Sat­ urday, April 22, Mr, Johnson was 78 years old on March 13th and was well known around Belgrave and Blyth, Geo. Williams OFFlCAL C. N. R> WATCH INSPECTOR ’ Mr. .and Mrs. Clarence Cox spent Sunday at Auburn at the home of her parents, Mr. .and Mrs. .Wm. Patter­ son. Mrs, Patterson has been very ill. On account of so much flu in the community the ladies of'the W. M. S. of the United Church were forced to postpone their Easter Thank-Offer­ ing meeting until Wednesday, May 3, when Miss Clara McGowan will be present and give an address on mis­ sionary work in China. Mi", and Mrs. Albert Patterson spent Wednesday last with friends in Ashfield. Miss. Robina Kirk of Londesboro accompanied Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bee­ croft and Florence and Ernest to Sea- forth on Sunday to visit with Mr. and Mrs.. Andrew Kirk. Mr. Kirk has- been vdry ill lately. Mr. and Mrs. John Purdon and children visited on Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Bolt of Marnoch. Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler and Mary of Morris visited on Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.. Wm. Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Patten and Miss Isabel Fox of Lucan spent Sunday with their .mother, Mrs. Fox. Last week saw the last of the maple syrup making. Considerable difficulty was found with making syrup in the bush during so many rainy days, but the season proved to be very gopd. Rev. H. ,M. Wright x>f St, Helens, who has been ill for some weeks, was again able to be out to the church on Sunday evening and assist with the service. Rev. 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