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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-05-25, Page 8FACE SIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-T1MK S Thursday, May 25th, 1939 in Show Starts at 8,00 p.m. Except Saturday , Saturday Night, Two Shows 745 and 9.45 p.m. Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 25th, 26th, 27th WILLIAM BOYD GEORGE HAYES “IN OLD MEXICO” Hopalong Cassidy rides again aind this time in Mexico to avenge thte death of a friend* Also ‘MARCH OF TIME* ‘Sport Subject’ ‘News’ 44 uvnwwwnTrrmT~~r^r~,~',, i/ - jpsmiwa wmrrs '11 "rl wiiMi * Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, May 29, 30, 31 FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW JUDY GARLAND LISTEf DARLING” Freddie and Judy as a pair of seriously minded, adolescent, romantics, attempt to ruin the marriage of Mary Astor. Also “Crime Does Not Pay” “Popeye Cartoon” “Newsreel Cameraman” MATINEE Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. I WHITECHURCH Mr. Robt. Mowbray left on Friday to commence building two houses at Woodstock, and will be there for some months. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Leaver, Wing­ ham, visited on Sunday at the home of his uncle, Mr. Peter Leaver. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Patten, Lucan, •spent the week-end at Wroxeter and with her mother, Mrs. A. Fox. Mr. Jim Morrison, of Listowel, spent the week-end with his parents, Air. and Mrs. J. B. Morrison. Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Miller, of Mel­ ville, Sask., announce the engagement of their only daughter, Helen Chris­ tine, to Dr. Kenneth Gordon Stewart, •of Monkton, Airs. J. Ure formerly of ■church. The in Waterloo United Church. Miss Winnifred Farrier, of Toron­ to, is spending this week at the home ■of her parents, Mr. and, iMrs. W. R. Farrier. Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson and Mrs. Ross Robinson, of Port Burwell, Ont, son of Rev. and Stewart, of Moorefield, Goderich and 'White-' wedding* will take place on June 16th in First srR€0mun€Ds firestone j cHfiinpion ‘ MEW GEAR-GRIP TREADS Revolutionary Jerign with thousands of scientifically < spaced sharp-edged angles ' that makes it a marvel for quick stopping and long mileage. NEW SAFETY LOCK CORD BODY NeW Firestone <iord of greater ttmsite Strength is processedin z Improved patented GunvDip- pfng process to provide 35% more strength. NO EXTRA COST A Set of these smart, stream­ lined tires will give your eair ■art entirely now appearance. •See the nearest Firestone Dealer today. FOR SALE BY - ...... n visited on Sunday with his father, Mr, Thos, Robinson. Air. and Mrs, Robt. Galbraith and her mother, Mrs. Robt. Alitchell, of Wingham, visited on Sunday at the home of the latter’s daughter, Mrs, Gordon Elliott. Mrs. Mitchell is spending this week here. Mr. and Mrs. Roy McGee, of Wing- ' ham, visited on Sunday with his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGee. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S, of the United Church was held last Wednesday with Mrs. J. G. Gillespie in charge, in the absence of the President. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. J. D. Beecroft, and Mrs, Tiffin led in prayer for the mis­ sionaries, Miss Clark and Miss Wel- wood. The story from the study book The World in Canada, was taken by Miss C. Laidlaw and told of the pri­ vation of peoples living in slum areas in our cities, people forced to live there through loss of money and the depression. Mrs. Ezra Scholtz sang a solo and Miss Muriel Watt led in prayer, closing the meeting. Air. Goyeau, of Leamington, and his son, Arthur, of Detroit, visited on Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aldin Pardon, and Airs. Goyeau, who has been visiting here for two weeks, returned home with them. Miss Jessie Finlayson, of Whalen, spent the week-end with E. Wawa- nosh friends. Mr, and Mrs. Milton AIcBurney and three daughters, of Windsor, spent the week-end at the home of her sis­ ter, Airs. Frank Thompson and with other relatives in E. Wawanosh and Wingham. Anniversary Services are being held in the Presbyterian Church here on Sunday, May 28th. These are special Jubilee services in remembrance of the 75 years that the church has serv­ ed in this community. Rev. Jas. Wil­ son, of Toronto, will be the special speaker, and on Wednesday evening an old-time tea-meeting will be held In the church basement when a splen­ did program will be presented. Mr. and Mrs. John McGee left on Alonday to spend a few days with friends in Toronto- and see the King and Queen, The young people of Brick United Church are holding a cold ham and salad supper at the church on Tues­ day, Aiay 30th. After the supper the yotmg folks will present their play in the church with other special num­ bers. Dr. Langford, of Toronto, is the special minister for the Anniversary services at Brick on Sunday, June 11. Air, and Mrs. Leslie Wightman and Eleanor and the baby, of E., Wawa­ nosh, motored to Kingston last Fri­ day to attend the Graduation exercis­ es in Queen Theological College, when her brother, Mr. Reid Vipond, B.D., graduated and will be ordained on Sunday, June 4th, On Saturday they attended the wedding of Miss Dorothy Harlow, B.A., also a gradu­ ate of Queens, a daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Milton Harlow, of Kitchener. Little Miss Eleanor Wightman acted as flower girl and Dr. Brown, of Chal­ mers United Church officiated itr the Chapel of the Theological College. The reception which followed was Wd In the Y, Airs, Vipond was the gold medallist in English at the Col- lege and is also an A.T.C.M, Mr. Roy McGregor of Englehart is visiting with relatives here. The regular monthly meeting of the W. M. S. of the Presbyterian Church was held last Thursday with the president, Mrs. Robt. Mowbray, in charge. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Jas. Aitcheson and the prayer for Missionaries was led by Mrs. Robt. Ross. This was the meet­ ing taken by the Home Helpers and Mrs. Cecil Falconer gave a paper on the work of this branch of the society and Miss Agnes'Alackay gave a pap­ er on the ‘value of prayer by those who cannot be present at the regular meetings, and yet the help-they can give by prayer. Mrs. Jas, Laidlaw led in prayer. Communion service was held in both the churches here on Sunday and the choirs rendered special anthems. The Y.P.U. of the United Church will entertain the Y.P.U. of St. Plelens Church on Monday evening. Mr, Jas, Weir, of London, visited pver the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Fred Davidson. Aliss Annie Henry, R.N., 'bf New York, who has been visiting her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Henry, spent the week-end with Mr. and Airs, Musgrove in Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Pardon and Miss Clara and Hector, also Aliss Ag­ nes Mackay motored to Toronto on Alonday to see the King and Queen. ” Mr. and Mrs. Jack McIntyre and baby son, of Langside, spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Cecil Falconer. Air, and Mrs. John Falconer, Joe and Alarjorie, of Wingham, visited on Sunday at the home of her brother, Mr, Ezra Welwood. Mrs. Hardie Simpson and daughters Bert and Connie, of Cuirass, spent a few days last week with her parents, Air, and Airs. Will Conn. Mr. Jas, Ross spent a few days last week at his old home at Holyrood with Mr. and Mrs. Robert MacDonald and .attended the funeral of an old neighbour, Mr. Andrew Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnston and baby son of Lucknow, visited Sunday at the home of her parents, Air. and ,AIrs. Will Conn. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ross and Bob visited last Friday with relatives at Teeswater*and Miss Catharine Ross accompanied them and visited with Alisses Alary and Sarah Sharpe. Air. and Mrs. John Kilpatrick and children, of Lucknow, and Aliss Susan Kilpatrick, also Mrs, Cecil Wheeler, of Morris,' spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. Miss Kilpatrick and little Gladys are stay­ ing for a few days. ,Mr. and . Mrs. Ben Naylor made a business trip to Goderich last Wed­ nesday and Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw accom­ panied them and visited with her mo­ ther, Airs. Straughan. Miss Jean Coulter, nurse-in-train­ ing at Victoria Hospital!, London and her sister, Miss Flora Coulter, Brown­ town,/spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Airs. W. 'J. Coulter. The young folks of the Y.P.U. of St. Helens had charge" of the meeting in the United Church here on AIou- day evening with. Air.' Ted Rice m the chair, taking the call to worship and leading in prayer, Miss MacDonald read the Scripture lesson and Miss Vera and Air. Murray Taylor sang, “How could He love me so?” The topic, The Farmer and His Church, was ably taken by Dick Weather head, and the interesting discussion that fol­ lowed was led'by Rev. H. iM. Wright. Mr. Stanley Todd gave a reading “If I were a Alan, a Young Man, and Knew What I Know Today.” Mr. and AlrsJ Rice sang “Jesus Lover of my soul,” and the meeting closed with the society prayer in unison. Air. H. Pollock was in charge of the games and contests that followed'. Lunch was served and a social half hour en­ joyed by all. * The yotmg people of the Presby­ terian Church held a short social ev­ ening on Alonday night with the pres­ ident, Alec Robertson in charge of the song service that opened’ the meet­ ing. Miss Velma Scott read' the Scrip­ ture lesson and the Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unison, Air. Tom Wilson had charge of the meditation period, speaking on “In the Garden”, and the meeting closed With the Atizpah bene­ diction. BLUEVALE Pipes Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe ter from the study book “Beckoning Frontiers” was read by Mrs, Rudd. The programme as drafted was along the line of “Christian Stewardship,” The closing hymn was “O Zion haste, thy mission high fulfilling" followed by the benediction. British Guiana Minister Preached Rev. D, Marshall, who just recent- ly returned from doing re-organiza- tion work in British Guiana, preach­ ed in Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Mr, Marshall will preach again next Sunday, when Sacrament will be observed, Preparatory service will be held on Friday evening, May 26th, conducted by Rev, Kenneth MacLean, assisted by Rev, McConnell and Rev, Scott, of Kincardine. Mr. and Mrs. James Masters and daughter, Evelyn, Parkhill, spent Sun­ day with Mr. and Airs. John Hall. Among those who spent the week­ end in Toronto for the visit of Their Majesties King George and Queen Elizabeth, were: ,Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Shaw, Mrs. Al. L. Aitken, Mr. and Mrs. A, D. Smith, Airs. J. C. Higgins, Air, and Mrs, George Thomson, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wick'stead, Fleming Black. Air. and Mrs, Nelson. Cardiff, Brusr seis, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. P. S. tMacEwen. Air. Airs. Wesley Smilley, Nel­ son, B.C., and Mr. Thomas Smilley, Port Huron, visited this week with Airs. Susan Morrison, and Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Alowbray. Mr. and (Mrs. Kearney returned home Saturday after spending a week with relatives at Brussels and Walton. Mr. Edward Moore, of Brampton, was a guest last week at'the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Elliott and Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. De Marsh and family of Hamilton. Air. and Mrs. Tony Meahan and family, of Wroxetei; were Sunday visl itors with Mr, and Mrs. Harry Elliott. Miss Alma Uolclough of Goderich spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Allan Larder of Bluevale. BELGRAVE Inspector Kinkead Spoke to Institute A very interesting • meeting of the Belgrave Women’s Institute was held irs time? to ■ \ 1OOK AT Yow WATCH ; Any watch, no matter costs, works twice as well and lasts twice as long with a clean­ ing and overhauling periodical­ ly. Stop in today for a free ex­ amination and adjustment. Geo. Williams OFFICAL C. N. R. WATCH INSPECTOR Have Your Eyes Examined! W.M.S. Given Presbyterial Report The regular monthly meeting of the Missionary Society of the United Church was held ow Thursday after­ noon in the school room, The pres­ ident, Mrs. George O. Thornton, pre­ sided, and opened the meeting with the call to worship as outlined in the Missionary monthly and the Scripture lesson “The Parable of The Selfish Man.” Mrs. Rudd contributed a read­ ing “The Always Faithful Few”. An important part in the programme was the report of the annual meeting of the Huron Presbyterial W.M.S, pre­ sented in a very interesting manner by Mrs, R. J. AlcLennon. The chftp^ , Thorough, modern eye examin­ ations and proper glasses at reasonable prices. R. A. Reid, R. 0 ■ Stratford’s. Leading Eyesight t Specialist. At Wingham Office, Williams* Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning, 9.00 to Noon. Phone 5W ’^ot Appointment of R. the Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs, Earle Anderson, 5th line Morris, when there was a splendid attendance present. Mrs. Norman Keating, the president, conducted the meeting, which was opened with the singing of “O Canada” and repeating the Lord’s Prayer. Mrs, Earle Anderson and Mrs, J, C. Procter were appointed to attend the District Annual Conven­ tion at Goderich, June 9th, with the President, Mrs, Keating, and Mrs. C. JR. Coultes, district director. The course for the leader training school was chosen as refinishing of furniture with home utilization wool as second choice. Mrs, J. Wheeler and Mrs, C. Coultes were named to see about planting of a tree to commemorate the Royal Visit. Mrs. H, Wheeler, Mrs. C. H. Wade, Mrs.. N. Keating and Edith Procter, were named as a committee to arrange for the flower bed at the cemetery. The roll call was responded to with the name of your first teacher and first school attended. A splendid paper on the motto “Do we live graciously?” was given by Mrs, James Michie. Mr. Kinkead, Public School Inspec­ tor for East Huron, was present and gave a splendid talk on the present school curriculum, which was most in­ teresting and instructive, Airs. R. H. Procter had charge of current events and gave several extracts from ad­ dresses given at the Ontario Educa­ tional Assoc. Convention held, in Tor­ onto at Easter. Piano number by Elaine Walsh were much enjoyed. A social time was spent when lunch was served by Mrs. R, Procter, Mrs, J. Wheeler and Mrs. J, Holmes. The June meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Wilbert Procter. Misses Martha and Gertie Arm­ strong, Henry and Roy Armstrong, and Mrs. W. Messer, of Palmerston, were week-end visitors with Mrs. Willard Armstrong. Mrs. H. S. Harlton, of was the guest of Mr. and Yule over the week-end. Sorry to know Mrs. J. is confined to her home tack of rheumatism. Glad to know Mrs. R. zie is able tp be around weeks’ sickness. Mrs, Bryant and Mrs. J. Grasby of Bfyth, are staying with Mrs. J. A. Brandon. Mr. Tom Shoebottom has been laid up with pleurisy. Mr. and Parkhill, Mrs. R.a A.Brandon with an at- E. McKen- after a few ST. HELENS Mrs. D'umin Phillips is a visitor in Toronto.. Air. Neely Todd was home from ' Stratford' for the week-end. Mr. and; Mrs. Wm. Dougherty and 'Gwen, of Guelph, were week-en'd guests of Mrs. Dougherty’s mother, Airs? R, J. Woods. On their return they were accompanied by Mrs. • Woods who will go on to visit her daughter, Mrs. Tyson ancLMr, Tyson at Gerald tom. Mr. and! Mrs. Torrance Anderson and Josephine were week-end guests of Mr. and Airs. J. D. Anderson. At the meeting of the Y.P.U. Sun­ day evening,, E. W. Rice presided. Mae McDonald read the Scripture les­ son and Dick Weatherhead took the topic “Rural Life 'and the Church.” Rev. H. M. Wright led a discussion on the topic.. ’ Louis Grant The death, of Mr. Louis Grant, for over thirty years an esteemed resident of this community, occurred early Wednesday morning. Last fall Mr. Grant had tine misfortune to break his leg. He was able to be around again when lie suffered a heart attack a few months, ago from which he nev­ er fully recovered. Early Wednesday morning when Mrs. Grant went to him she found he had passed on. Sur­ viving is his. widow, who has the sym­ pathy of tunny friends. The funeral was held! on Friday afternoon with service conducted by Rev. H. M. Wright. The pall-bearers were Messrs, Rob­ inson Wopds, D. C. AIcDonald, Colin McDonald, F. G. Todd, W, I. Miller and W. A. Humphrey, Interment took place in Greenhill Cemetery, DONNYBROOK on of 'The Donnybrook' W. M. S. met Thursday afternoon at the home Mrs. J. C. Robinson, Mrs. Robinson led the'meeting. Mrs. Jefferson read the Scripture lesson, iMrs. Cuningham took the chapter in the study book. Mrs. R. Chanmey gave a report of the W.M.S. Presbyterial which was held at Wingham. Mrs. Hilliard Jefferson contributed a solo which was very much enjoyed, The meeting closed With the singing of “God Save the King” and prayer by the President, Mrs. Rett Taylor. A dainty lunch was served by the hostesses, A bale of oui its and clothing was packed. The Women’s Institute will meet at the homo of Mrs. Everett Rinnigan on Wednesday, June 14. Note the change in date, The report of the District Prompt Delivery FOR PhonelGl OODSM ' SHOP AT Smith’s Economy Food Store DALTON’S O.K. JELLY POWDERS ......... 5 Pkgs. 25c' FOUR O’CLOCK BLACK TEA................59c Lb. PALMOLIVE TOILET SOAP......................3 Cakes 17c TIP TOP CHOICE TOMATOES................10c Tin HEAVY SYRUP PEACHES - BIG FIVE CLEANSER SPECIAL VALUE One Large Pkg. RINSO and One Small Pkg. 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Thompson and Berna Boyle. Miss Marjorie Campbell has return­ ed to her duties in a Toronto Hos­ pital after a week’s visit with her par­ ents, ’Mr. and iMrs. W. A. Campbell. Miss Gladysjefferson, R.N., Wood- stock, spent last week-end at her home here. ’ Mr, and Airs. Lloyd Hinton and son, Ray, of Toronto, were recent week-end visitors and her uncle, Mr. Geo. Wallace. . Mr. and Mrs. R^Chamuey and son, Gordon, visited on Saturday with Mr. and Airs. Ernie Doerr, Hensall..* ■ Master Norman McClinchey spent last week with his aunt, Mrs. J. C. Robinson. Air. and |AIrs. W. J. Craig and sons, Billie and Allan, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. R. Chamney. • SALEM spent,AIr. and Airs. W. H. Irwin the week-end in Toronto. Mr. and Airs. John Gowdy attended the funeral of the former’s sister, Miss Priscilla Gowdy, of Wingftdm, last Friday. The sorrowing friends have the sympathy of the community. Rev. Mr, Waugh of Toronto preach­ ed a temperance sermon here last Sunday. Air. and Mr,s, Edwin Palmer and Air. Walter Bush spent Sunday even­ ing with Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Dane, of the 14th of Howick. A baptismal service will be held in the church here next Sunday. At a recent meeting of the W. A. it Was decided to hold the annual Gar­ den Party on Wednesday, June 14th, Further particulars later. on Friday with a load of wool. Mrs. Robert Brown and Miss Mary Ellis spent the week-end with Mrs. Stan Gaylard, of Hamilton. They were also Niagara Falls visitors. Mrs. Wells, of Londesboro, is visit­ ing her daughter, Mrs, Harry Arm­ strong. / The Y. P. Union have accepted the invitation to meet with the Blyth, Y. P. U. on Sunday evening, May 28th. Mr. Alex. Nethery is spending a couple of weeks with his parents, Mr., and Airs. Albert Nethery, Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Vincent, of Bel- igrave, were Westfield visitors on-Sun- 'd'ay. Mrs. Ross Robinson, Tillsonburg, visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred. W..C6ok. ^frs. James McGill was the guest over the week-end at the home of .her .brother, Air. Albert Nethery of Ham­ ilton. ’ M.r. and Mrs. Elmer AIcDougal and son, of Auburn, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Campbell., Air. and Mrs. Jason Ellis and fam­ ily, of Seaforth, visited on Sunday with the former’s parents, /Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ellis. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kershaw and Miss Gladys McDowell, of Goderich, were guests on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McDowell. Mrs, Sackrider, of New, Ontario, is visiting her brother,' Mr. Harvey Black and her sister, Mrs. Fred W* Cook. Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Snell and fam­ ily, of Lpndesboro, visited on Sunday at the home of (the former’s sister,. Mrs. J. L. McDowell and Mr. Mc­ Dowell. Mr. Bogie and Mr. E. Elsley, of Wroxeter, visited on Sunday with the latter’a grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ellis. Messrs. John and Leslie Buchanan visited on Sunday with Mr. Mark Bu­ chanan, of Brussels. WESTFIELD Mr.Mr. and Airs. Edgar Howatt, Wm. Flowatt, were Loudon visitors recently. A number of the young people at­ tended the Y. P. meeting at Wing­ ham recently. Mr. Raymond Redmond was a Lou­ don visitor one day last week'. The Young People’s Union met on Wednesday evening with thirty-four present, Harvey McDowell led the meeting whiclijiad been prepared by the Fellowship Convenors, Jean Me* Dowell and Graeme McDowell/ The Scripture lesson was read from St, Matt. 28, The Lord’s Prayer was re­ peated in unison. Kathleen McGill and Wild red Thorntojj favored with readings, Letters were read by John Gear and Winnifred Campbell from Rev. E. nnd Mrs, Wilford of China, Following the benediction games were enjoyed under the leadership of Ed. McGill and John Gear, Messrs. Wm. McDowell and Nor­ man McDowell motored to Louden Changes In Train Service VISIT OF THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN Account the above, certain trains are being) CANCELLED on specific days, and the schedules of other trains are being changed. Extra Train Service is also being arranged* For Full Particulars Apply to Ticket Agent. T153 Canadian National We Specialize Id I Stucco Work And All Masonry Work Estimates Free. Gordon Fritz Pitman Street Llstowcl