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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-08-17, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, August 17th, 1939 F Show Starts at 8.00 p.m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 7.45 and SMS p.m. Matinee Saturday Afterpoop at 2,30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, August 17, 18, 19 LEW AYRES LIONEL BARRYMORE WESTFIELD BELMORE IT VERY : PRICES EXAMINE EYES AND FIT GLASSES — BUT I DO : RIGHT! — AND AT MODERATE Eyesight Specialist This is the second picture in the Dr. Kildare series and is full of human interest, romance, comedy, mystery and surprise. Also “Musical Comedy” and “News” Mpnday? Tuesday, Wednesday, August 21, 22, 23 THEHARD7J HIDE HIGH A LEWIS STONE t . WICKET ROONEY “\ CECILIA PARKER l^U^FAY HOLDEN MICKEY'S again ! “Andy Clyde Comedy” and “Mechanics Illustrated Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Adams and dau­ ghters, Barbara and Martha Lou, who have been holidaying at Bruce Beach, visited there. tiMr, Archie Taylor who Jias been ,visiting with his daughter, Mrs, Bu­ chanan, of St. Helens, left on Sunday for his home at North Bay, His niece Mrs. Archie Patterson, and daughter, Helen, of Lucknow, accompanied him and will join her husband, who has spent the past few months at Kapus- kasing. Mr. and Mrs, Malcolm Green, who have been visiting with her mother, Mrs. Frank Henry, left on Sunday for their home at Kitchener. Mrs. Cahill, of Paris, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson and Ernest, vis­ ited on Sunday with Dr, and Mrs. Harold Robinson-and family at their cottage at Bruce Beach, and Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Cahill spent a few days this week at the home of the latter’s daughter, Mrs. John Kilpat­ rick, of Lucknow- Mrs. Wm. Humphrey of St. Helens visited on Sunday with her sister, Mrs. A. Fox, and Mrs, Ramage visited at the hqme of Mr. Wm. Barbour and with other old acquaintances here. Visitors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Robert McClenaghan: Mrs. Liskey and her son Wm. Liskey, of ! Moose Jaw, also Mrs. Fyfe. Mrs. De­ mans and her daughter, Miss Maude of Elora also Mrs. James Gammie of Elora. Miss Ariel Johnston spent the week­ end at her home. Mr. and Mrs.. Gershom Johnston and children James, Alice and Jackie, spent Sunday with Clifford friends. BARGAIN FARES I: ’ • To TORONTO EXHIBITION In effect from many points in Ontario SINGLE FARE For the Round Trip Good Going Aug. 24th to Sept. 9th Return Limit Sept, 13th T269B Canadian National class, sang a solo. There will be no service in these churches next Sun­ day. Qn Sunday, Aug. 27, the service will be ’in charge of the Excelsior Girls’ Class. Matinee Saturday Afterinloon at 2.30 p.m. Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. BLUEVALE WHITECHURCH Miss Mary Kennedy, of Toronto, and Miss Eileen Burchill, of Trun- berry, spent the week-end at the home of their, aunt, Mrs. Lance Grain. Rev. W. J. Watt, of Toronto, had charge of the service in the United Church here on Sunday. Next Sunday the Y.P.U. will have charge. Miss Marjorie Falconer, of Wing­ ham, is visiting with her cousin, Miss Jean Welwood. Mr. and .Mrs. Broomer, of Toronto, . -spent last week? with Mr. and Mrs. John McGee. Mr. Herbert Johnston and daugh­ ters, Helen and .Clara, of Inwood, and Mr. Ross Douglas, of Petrolia, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leask McGee. Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan and family visited on Sunday with ,Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Barbour, For­ dyce. Mr. and Mrs. Len Westbrook, God­ erich, and her mother, Mrs. Thurlow, of Brantford, visited on Sunday at the home of Mrs. Jas. Cornelius. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Paterson and Miss Patricia left for their home in Detroit on Satcrday after spending the past few weeks with his father, Mr. K. Paterson. I Misses Muriel and Eileen Moore, of Rockwood, who have been visiting with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Bolt, of (Marnoch, are visit­ ing this week with their aunt, Mrs. John Purdon. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Vincent and daughter, Eva of Westfield, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Laidlaw and Mrs, David Farrier and daughter, Mrs. John D. Ross and fam­ ily, of Lucknow, also spent a few days last week there. Miss Dorothy King, R.N., returned to her position in Cobourg last Mon­ day after holidaying with her mother, Mrs. George King, of Culross. Miss K. Sheckey, R,N.f of Cobourg, and Mr. Harry Powter, of Belleville, visit­ ed there on Monday last also. Miss Betty Cross of Walkerton is visiting with her grandparents, Mr. Tottenham Minister Preached The service- in Knox Presbpterian Church -on Sunday morning was con­ ducted by Rev. W. T. Cranston; of Tottenham, using the text Hosea 7: 9 “Strangers have devoured his strength and he knoweth it not.” Mrs." C. R. Messer, Toronto, contributed a solo “Sunrise.” , Woman’s Group Met The members of the Belgrave Unit­ ed Church Woman’s Association met at the home of Mrs. Cyrus W. Scott on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. J, M. Coultes, the president, was in charge of the meeting. Mrs. A. Vincent read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. A. Proctor led. in prayer. Mrs. Walter Scott gave a very interesting reading “Wolverine” by Pauline Johnston which was very much appreciated. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and treasurer’s report re­ ceived. Correspondence was also read. Mrs. W, C. Scott gave a reading en­ titled “The Thing That Couldn’t Be Done,” Several items of business were then discussed. A solo by Manning was much enjoyed, sociation was'invited to the Mrs. Harold Procter for the ber meeting. A vote of thanks was tendered Mrs. Scott for her hospital­ ity. At the close of the meeting lunch was served by a group of the ladies. Mrs. A. The As- home of Septem- p their home in Buff­ Albert Coultes and on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McLean. Mrs. Brayford, of Toronto, visited for a few days last week with her mo­ ther, Mrs. Jas. MacGregor and Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Henderson and child­ ren who had been visiting there, left on Saturday for alo. Mr, and Mrs. Marjorie visited and Mrs. Robert Coultes of E. Wawa- nosh. & Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tichbourne, of Goderich, visited on Sunday with her mother, Mrs. David Kennedy. Mr. Geo. Garton Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. George Garton and children spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Holland, of Kitchener, and Reta and Dorothy Holland, who have been visiting here for the past two weeks, returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. Cox, of Goderich, have been visiting at the home of their son. Mr. Clarence Cox. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw and El­ roy, spent a day last week with her mother, Mrs. Straughan, Goderich. Misses Olive Farrier and Flora Coulter, who were taking the short course in English at Western Uni­ versity, returned to their homes on Saturday. Mr. Albert McQuoid, Guelph, spent last week with her sister, Mrs. James Forester, and Mr. Morton and daugh­ ter, Laura, and Mr. and Mrs. David Callendar, who had been holidaying at Wasaga Beach, spent the week-end here and Mrs. Morton returned home with them, and Mrs. Forester also left with them to visit there for a week. Rev. and Mrs. J. Pollock and iMr. and Mrs. Harry Cooper, of Brantford, are holidaying at their cottage at Kin­ cardine and the young people of the church had charge of the service on Sunday, with Mr. Alec Robertson leading. Mrs. Mowbray led in prayer, and Mrs. Johnston Conn had charge of the meditation service, and Mr. Jas. Wilson gave an interesting talk' on missions! y work. Mr. Alec Adams, of Toronto, visit­ ed on Thursday last with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Elliott and on Sunday New Man Subject of Sermon Mr. George Taylor, of Wingham, gave a thoughtful address at the morn­ ing service in the United Church on Sunday, taking as his subject the “New Man” in Christ, showing how he must be renewed physically, men­ tally and spiritually. There will be no service or Sunday School in the Unit­ ed Church next Sunday. The follow­ ing Sunday, Rev. C. Tavener will re­ sume his work after vacation. MOTORISTS The ROYAL SERVICE STATION, former­ ly operated by Homuth & Bennett, has been purch­ ased by SUPERIOR SERVICE BERT ARMSTRONG, Proprietor. QourteoiIS, Quick Service Is Our Motto. B. A« Gas Goodyear Tires Batteries A complete stocks of parts for plow repairing, pldw shares, soles, etc,, always on hand. VISIT OUR BOOTH Miss Olive Thompson, of Teeswat- er, is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Hetherington. Mr. Oswald Bowell, of Mitrhell, vis­ ited on Sunday with his friend, Mr. William Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Garniss accom­ panied by Miss Lillian Garniss and Mrs. Earnest Groshover, of Detroit, spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Neil B. McEachern at Mount Forest. Mr. and Mrs. George Patterson, of Toronto, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Thorn­ ton. Their son, Ross, returned home with them after spending his vacation here. Miss Katherine Sanderson, London, is holidaying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Higgins. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. R. Messer and Miss Lindsay, Toronto, are guests, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Elliott and Miss Lois. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mathers and dau­ ghter, Miss Elizabeth, Embro, spent Sunday with Mr. George Mathers and other friends. * Miss Florence Fowler, Elmer and Frank and Harold Elliott spent Sun­ day at Beach O’ Pines, guests of Mr. and Mrs. McGuire, Miss Lillian Garniss, Detroit, is en­ joying a holiday with her sister, Mrs.. J, J. Sellars and other relatives. Mrs. Grace Snell has returned home after a visit with her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Coultes at Listoweh Mrs. John Pugh, Mitchell, is spend­ ing a few days with her brother, AL lan and Mrs. Ramsay. Hugh McGowan, Detroit, was a re­ cent visitor with Mr. and Mrs. John Rockeridge. Miss Mildred McQuillan and Mr, [ Will Pardon, of Lucknow, and Mr. | Donald Street, of Moorefield, spent Sunday at the home of Miss Duff. Mr. and Mts. J. W. Masters and Miss Evelyn Masters were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs,. John Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Marshall, of towel, spent Sunday with Mr. Mrs. A. D. Smith. BELGRAVE Li§- and Class Conducted Services The membets of the Triple V Bible Class conducted the services at Brick United Church and Knox United Church on Sunday morning. The class formed the choir for the service and sang an anthem. Several members took part in the service and the adress was given by Kit. Earle Moore, Brus­ sels, Clifton Walsh,‘a member of the Mrs. C. H. Wade spent a few days with her sister, Miss Stella Nethery at Kingston, where she has been tak­ ing a course during the vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Armstrong, Misses Martha and Gertie Armstrong, of Windsor, spent the week-end with their brother, Mr. Willard Armstrong and Mrs, Armstrong. iMiss Mary Corley, R.N., of Toron­ to, is spending a holiday with rela­ tives and friends hpre. Miss Minnie Anderson, of Weston, is visiting relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Mitchell and family, of Rothsay, spent the week­ end with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Young and daughter, Audrey of Neepewa, Man., also Mr. Bill Parsons of Marwain, Sask., were visitors last week with the former’s brother, James F. and Mrs. Young. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Armitage of Arva, spent the wek-end with Mr. and Mrs. James F. Young. Mr. Fred J. Cook. Messrs. Gordon Snell and Earnest' Snell were Goderich visitors on Sat­ urday. ,Mrs. John Cook is slowly recover­ ing from burns which she received about three weeks ago when she acci­ dentally spilled hot water on her ank­ les, and which have been very painful since. Gar- Carl Tom RA • 1 Complete. A. Reid Wingham Office: Williams’ Jewelry Store, Every Wednes- - day Morning 9.00 till Noon. ' Phone 5W or 5J. I All Accounts Owing Me Must Be Paid By SEPT. 1st John Homuth I’ $ITS TIME TQ’’ ' LOQK AT Y0UR w. and and Miss Margaret Dale,, of Seaforth, is visiting her grandfather, Mr. W. J. Sims. Rev. Walker and Mrs. Malcom of Brooklyn are visiting the later’s sis­ ter, (Mrs. John Ellis and other friends in this vicinity. Mrs, McCormick of Toronto is vis­ iting Mrs, Amanda Bainton. The Women's Association of the United Church are holding a tea on the Church lawn Thursday afternoon. Blyth Fall Fair is being held Sept. 15th and 16th. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Murch of Toronto, visited Rev. A. and Mrs. Sinclair during the week also Russel Jermyn of Wingham. A keenly contest ball game held Monday evening between single and married men, the former winning by a close margin. Blyth citizens Band on Sunday evening entertained this community to another of their musical programs. Needless to say our Citizens are very proud of our band. Rev. Sanderson took the service in the United Church Sunday, Mrs. Raynor came home from Guel­ ph Hospital on Friday much improv­ ed, but very weak. Those who left for the West Sat­ urday were, John Stokes, Jack Reid, Ted Moran, Boyd Marchall, Stewart Jeff ray. They motored, Mrs, John Mulvey visited her sis­ ter at Lucan on Wednesday, Mrs. Harry Merkley and children of Wingham are visiting at the age, Mr. and Mrs, R. J, Douglas, and Minnie Jeffray, visited at Douglas on Friday evening. A four day course in sewing is sponsored in the Community Hall by the Women’s Institute to begin Mon­ day. Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Rutherford and children, spent Sunday with the Ruth­ erford family. Minnie Jeffray visited at Robts at the Brickyard, Miss Ella Jeffray After a lingering illness of some years, borne with great patience, Ella Jeffray fourth daughter of Wm. B. and Ellen Jeffray, passed to her re­ ward on August 2nd, in her 62 year. Although handicapped with blindness for 25 years, she was always bright and cheerful, with the aid of many loving friends, who took her to their homes and did what they could to make the path seem brighter and shorter. Deceased was a great lover of the church, Sect’y-treas. of the Women’s Missionary Society for 30 years. A member of the United Church while health permitted was always present. The funeral Friday afternoon was conducted by her Pastor, Rev. Ray­ nor, Pallbearers were: John Harris, Roland Ballagh, Arthur Fitch, Tom Abraham, Norman Baiers, Roy Ruth­ erford. Remains were laid to rest McIntosh Cemetery. Mr. was the ; Rev,..and Mrs. T. W. Malcolm, of Brpoklyp, New York, are visiting lat the home of the latter's sister, Mrs, J, E. Ellis and Mr. Ellis, . Mr. and Mrs. Alex, McLennon, of Chicago, were guests last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Marvin Mc­ Dowell. Mrs. A, Barr, of Blyth, was a West­ field. visitor on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Scott were Kitchener visitors a couple of days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lab-ur and son, of Toronto, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Telford Cook, Mrs. Reg. Jenning returned to her home at Windsor last week after spending several weeks with her par­ ents,. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walden. Masters Ronald and Bobbie remained for a longer visit.- . Mrs. Murray McDearmid, of Ham­ ilton, was a guest last week at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Vincnet. Miss Lorraine, who has een visiting her grandparents, return­ ed home with her mother. Misses Doreen Vincent and Dorothy Govier spent last week with the lat­ ter’s sisters, Mrs. C. Annstay and Mrs. Mqll Good, of Good. Miss Yvonne Annstay returned home with them.-for a visit. Mrs. W. A. Campbell visited Tues­ day with her friend, Mrs. Gallaher of Goderich. Mr, and Mrs. Marvin McDowell, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. McLennon spent a couple of days with Rev. and Mrs. McIntosh, of Dundalk. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ellis, Miss Mary Ellis, Rev. T. W. and Mrs. Malcolm, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jason Ellis, of Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson Rodger and children, Mr. John Rodger and Mrs. Mansel Cook were London vis­ itors on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Colin Campbell, Mur­ ray, Billie and Keith, of Ottawa, are visiting the former’s father, Mr. H. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. R. Vincent, Mr. Mrs. Percy Vincent; Miss Eva Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cook' were Goderich visitors on Saturday. Miss Lois Elsley, of Wroxeter, has returned home after spending several weeks with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ellis. Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Ainslee, Mon­ roe, Mich., John Austin, Eugene Sapps, D. J. Melville, of.Florida, vis­ ited with Mrs. Ainslee’s brother, Mr. W. F. Campbell and Mrs. Campbell and other friends. Mr. and Mrs. Don Clark, Ottawa, were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McDowell. The Y.P'.U. met on Wednesday ev­ ening with twenty present. The meet­ ing was Ted1 by Alvin Snell. Hilda Black presided at the piano. Mildred Thornton led' in prayer, Anna Mc­ Dowell gave a reading. The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction, after which a social time was spent in playing games under the leadership of Harvey McDowell. , The W.M.S’. meeting was held on Wednesday afternoon with twenty- three present.. The devotion program was in charge of the group leader, Mrs. W. F. Campbell. The meeting opened with singing “ ’Tis the blessed hour of prayer.”' Psalm 19 was read [ responsively with Mrs. Jack Buchanan as leader, after which the Lord’s Pray- ‘ er was repeated in unison. Readings ! were given by Mrs. W. F. Campbell, I “A Believer’s Privilege”; Mrs. Doug­ las Campbell’, “Don’t Quit”; Miss June Buchanani “The Kind of Failure That’s a Success.” The study book was tak­ en by Many Ellis. Piano solo, Winni- fred Campbell;. Prayer was offered by Mrs. McVittie who took the chair for the business part of, the meeting. The minutes were read and approved. Roll was called! each one present respond­ ing with; verse of Scripture. Mrs. J. L. McDowell gave a paper on Tem­ perance.. The meeting closed with prayer by the president. The church service on Sunday was under the direction of the Women’s Missionary. Society, with the president, Mrs. Wm, McVittie leading. Special music wag given by the ladies* choir, and a duet by Mrs. Wm. McDowell and Mrs. Emmerson Ro.dger. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. (Rev.) Weeks, of Blyth. The service was closed with prayer by Rev. T, W. Malcom. Visitors at the home of Mr. aud Mrs. Earl Wightman on Sunday were Mr, and Mrs. Henry Mathers, Mr, and Mrs. Pharis Mathers, of Lucknow, Mr. and- Mrs. Elmer Farrish, Mildred and Johnston Earrish, of Ashfield, During the electrical storm about J 6,30 a.m. Sunday the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bamford was struck, The chimney was knocked off and the phone put out of commission, Misses Helen Marsh, of Auburn, and Margaret Wightman of this dis- trict^ate attending the C.Cr.LT, group meeting at the Summer School grounds near Dunlop, Mt, Owen Moore is engaged to re­ paint the wall of the stone house of i Any watch, no matter what it 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. fl. & WATCH INSPECTOR ft ft N’T LET RHEUMATISM vuii 1 cripple you Thomas* Rheumatism Remedy removes the cause. This Remedy does bring results; a long con­ valescence unnecessary, A 2- week's treatment, only $2.06. See your druggist or write THOMAS* RHEUMATISM REMEDY 21 Yale St, London, Ontario . 48-4 i in BLYTH Assessors Engaged The council of the Corporation Blyth have employed Messrs Mogg and Quillian to value properties in Blyth for assessment purposes. It is many years since there has been a complete valuation of properties here and in consequence there is consider­ able diversity in assesment. The new values will be a point from which the assessor each year can, with more equity, form his roll. In the game of Softball between the husbands and bachelors on Monday evening, the latter won by a score of 15-7. of ^•Gillette TECH RAZOR with.4 Vital Shaving Improvements Solid Bar Guard for added (amfod andJB I RiqtcHp 1 {Supported Blue 'Gillette Blades Md-PnofTread 'Prevents All for only 49 i Omar Haselgrove’s SMOKE SHOPPE Phone 161.Prompt Delivery SHOP AT KELLOGG’S CORN FLAKES .... 3 Pkgs. 25c FRESH SALTED PEANUTS...............2 Lbs. 25c FRENCH DRIP COFFEE 14-CUT |1 HEAVY RUBBER RINGS ... 3 Pkgs. 15c ZINC RINGS.......................25c FOUR O’CLOCK |Blended or Spirit . 39c Gal.BLACK TEA.......... 59c Lb. 1I VINEGAR.................. POPPED WHEAT NEWPORT FLUFFS ....................16 Oz. Bag 25c GRAPE-NUT _ w FLAKES 10c Pkg. FOREST CITY BAKING POWDER.......- 35c 32-oa:. Jar SEEDLESS _. m RAISINS------ --— 2 Lbs. 25c...39c. Lb. FREE DESSERT DISH AND PLATE WITH Two Pkgs. SUPERSUDS for..........38c PALMOLIVE TOILET SOAP ...... 4 Cakes 23c JUICY SWEET ORANGES__ _ CASHMERE BOUQUET TOILET SOAP ... 2 Cakes 11c . SEEDLESS w23c Dox. I GRAPEFRUIT 6 tor 25c YORK GOOD QUALITY BOLOGNA <.. < 18c lb. Maple Leaf Luncheon FORK LOAF ». a»« 39c. lb. DAVIES EASY SPREAD CHEESE 15c y2-lb. pkg Out Stock of Preserving and Pickling Requirements is complete, Glass Jars, Zinc Rings, Rubber Rings, Parowax, Memba Seal, Spices, Certo, alt at prices that are right