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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-08-24, Page 8BAGS EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, August 24th, 1939 I* Show Start? 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, August 24th, 25th, 26 . *Special — W TH YOU YOU CHIT Also “Coloured Cartoon” and “News” Admission: Adults 35c. Children 20c; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, August 28, 29, 30 GEORGE RAFT — ZASU PITTS ELLEN DREW —-In----- The Lady’s From Kentucky This picture takes place around the race track. The story is one of a man, a woman and a chhmpion) colt. Also “Musical” “Sports” “Cartoon” Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Admission: Adults 25c. Children 15c. WHITECHURCH Mrs. David Kennedy spent a few ■days last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Tichbourne of Goderich. Mrs. Lyons, Miss Annie Watson and Mrs. Pritchard of Lucknow visit­ ed one day-last week with Mrs. Al­ bert Patterson. Mrs. Mac Ross has been under the Doctor’s care during the past week. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tiffin spent last week-end with Mrs. Robt. Phillips of Goderich. Mrs. Will Naylor of Lucknow spent a few days last week with Mrs. Ben Naylor. Mr. and Mrs. Ben iMcClenaghan and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Martin of Ripley. Mr. and Mrs. John MacTavish of Lucknow visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patterson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Rich­ ard ,McWhinney and other Dungan­ non friends. The regular monthly meeting of the W. M. S. of the Presbyterian church Old Colony Silverware For Three Weeks Only. Do not miss this chance to complete your sets. Phonel61Prompt Delivery FMr.’ and Mrs. Lawson Majuj-y and children of Paisley visited on Sun­ day at the home of her sister, Mrs. Albert Coultes. Master Cecil Smith of Listowel is visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs. George Garton, Mr., and Mrs.” Kenneth Cunnington of Toronto, spent the week-end at the home of his sister, Mrs. Charles Rob­ inson. Mr. Cunnington returned home on Monday but Mrs. Cunnington is •! visiting here for the week. I Miss Mildred Mason and Mr. Shep­ herd of Toronto, spent the week-end I with the former’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. I John Mason. Miss Dorothy who had been visiting with them, returned to I her home also. * Miss Mary Cahill and Mrs. Wright of Paris, spent Sunday at the home of their aunt, and their mother, Mrs. Ca­ hill, who has spent the past two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Robinson, returned home with them. 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 Miss Muriel Watt, and Mrs. Clarence Cox led in prayed Miss Genevieve gave a talk on the last chapter of the Study Book, “The World in Canada.” The temperance i clipipngs were read and arrange ments were made to hold a mission band tea on Friday, August 25th at the home of Mrs. Ezra Scholtz, when the ladies would quilt the mission band quilt and have a social tea. Miss Mur­ iel Watt played a piano solo, and the meeting was closed by prayer by Mrs. Gillespie. Mr. and Mrs. David Beecroft of Scarsdale, New York City, visited last week for a few days with his sister, Mrs. Henry McGee and other East Wawanosh relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gillespie visited on Friday last with Miss Jennie and Miss Martha Gillespie of Hamilton. Miss Grace Richardson spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. George Richardson of Guelph. . ' Miss Jean Simpson of Teeswater, spent last week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn. Mrs. Victor Emerson spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Russel Ritchie, of Ripley. Mr. Wm. Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. R, J. Armstrong and Marjorie of Teeswater,- also Mr. and Mrs. Aitch- eson, Mrs. Douglas and Mr. Robt. Douglas and son, and Mrs. Hill of St. Marys, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Richardson. Miss Ruby Conn is spending this week with her aunt, Mrs. Harold ' Johnston of Lucknow. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held on Aug­ ust 15th at the home of the president, Miss Grace Richardson, who was in charge. Aft’er the opening exercises, the roll-call was answered by methods of preventing diseases in schools, and Miss Olive Terriff was appointed to attend the area Convention to be held at Guelph on September 12-13. All joined in singing, Sweet and Low. Mrs. Victor Emerson gave a humor­ ous reading, Ages of Women. The 1 paper on the motto was prepared by Miss Merle Wilson and Read by Mrs. . Robt Ross, Health is to be prized : above everything else, because it is the essence of happiness. Miss Agnes ■ Gillespie sang, Just a' Wearyin’ for . you, and Miss Winnifred Farrier read ■ two of Edgar Guests poems, Home- ■ maker, and Neighbouring. Mrs. J. G. Dungannon and Mrs. Nat Whyard of i Gillespie1 gave an interesting tile on, Seaforth visited last Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. H. Moore. Miss Agnes Wilson of St. Thomas and Miss Frances Wilson of Wing­ ham spent the week-end with the for­ mer’s mother, Mrs.. Jas. Wilson. Miss Marjorie Stewart R. N., of Moorefield Is spending this week with Miss Olive Teriff. Mrs. Stewart of Winnipeg is visit­ ing at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ezra Wehvood. The young people of the United Church held their August meeting on Monday evening with Miss Lettie Fox in charge of the worship service. Mr. Miillan Moore read the Scripture les­ son, Miss Doris McClenaghan led in prayer, Garnet Farrier played a num­ ber on the clarinet and Miss Muriel Watt gave a talk on the Bella Coola Indians in B. C. All enjoyed the games of the recreation period and the corn roast that followed. Mr. Clarence McClenaglutn is as­ sisting with the program at Ryerson Camp, at Normandale on Lake Erie. Master Billie Purdon who has spent his holidays with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Goyeftu of Leamington, returned home on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs, Jack MacDonald. Miss Loreen McGuffin who has been assisting her grandmother, Mrs. John Jamieson, returned on Saturday to her home at Lucknow. Rev. and Mrs, W. J. Watt and Gen­ evieve and Bob returned to tftelr home in Toronto last Friday after vis­ iting at the home of their tmcle, Mr. Wm, Barbour, was held last Thursday with Mrs. R. Mowbray, president, in charge. After the opening exercises, Miss Annie Laidlaw read the( Scripture lesson, Mrs. Jas. McInnis gave an account of the work in the villages in India, Mrs. R. J. Ross led in prayer. Mrs. Albert- Patterson gave a general report of the past years missionary work in India and Mrs. Kennedy led in prayer. Mr. Joe Nixon and London also of Lucknow, Mr. F. Mck. Rev. Robt. erson and Charlie Tindall, all of Tor­ onto, who have been on Mr. Ander­ son’s farm at Donnybrook, spent Sun­ day with the former’s brother, Mr. Wm. Barbour. Mr. and Mrs. Roy -Patten of Lucan spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Fox, and Miss Kate Smith of Hamilton has also been visiting there last week. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson and Margaret of Carmon, Man.,, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Pettipiece during the week. Mrs. Jim Hodgson of Kinlough vis­ ited with Mrs. Pettapiece for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Bert William? of Kan­ sas, Ill., and Mrs. Jean Williams of The Jeweller ticK Gillette I TECH RAZOR r w/fh 4 Vito! Sdtavintj Improvements Prtvetrfs ■ Solid Bar Gw rd anif 5 Blut 'Gillette Bladet All for on Omar Haselgrove’s SMOKE SHOPPE two sons of Harry Nixon Sunday with Fred and visited on Paterson. Barbour, Mr. Alec And- EXAMINE EYES AND FIT GLASSES •— BUT I DO IT RIGHT! — AND AT VERY MODERATE PRICES Eyesight Specialist TH • 1 Complete. A. Reid fe^h‘ Wingham Office: Williams’ Jewelry Store, Every Wednes­ day Morning 9,00 till Noon, Phone 5W or 5J. DIWT LET rheumatism L/Ull 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 $2.00. See your druggist or write THOMAS’ RHEUMATISM REMEDY 21 Yale St. London, Ontario 48-4 byterian and Eadies churches will hold a meeting in Bluevale on Monday evening, August 28th for the purpose of moderating a call to a minister, Returned from Vacation Rev. C. Tavener and Mrs, Tavener returned from their vacation this week,' and Mr. Tavener will have charge of the service in the United Church here and at Ebenezer next Sunday. , BELGRAVE Institute Met at Mrs1, W. Pocock’s A very enjoyable afternoon was spent when the members of the Bel­ grave Women’s Institute met at the home of Mrs, Walter Pocock, a form­ er member now living near Wingham. There was a splendid attendance of members and visitors present and the president, Mrs. Norman Keating, con­ ducted the meeting. It ..was stated that the, officers’ rally would be held in Auburn on Thursday, August 24, and it is expected the Branch will be re7 presented at this meeting. The roll call was responded to by answering a question.which was drawn and proved to be quite interesting. Mae Frisby was in charge of the motto. A quar­ tette with Freda Jordan, Mrs. Neil Montgomery, Nora Van Camp and Mrs. C. H, Wade as members, sang two numbers which were much enjoy­ ed. Miss Elaine Walsh acted as ac­ companist Ferrol Higgins had a splendid paper on Current Events which was quite interesting^ A very instructive and helpful address was given by Myrtle Yuill who spoke on “Making a Perennial Border,’’ and told of location and of good plants to use, She also read the Country1 Girls’ Creed. A duet by Laura Hopper and Louise Coultes was also enjoyed. Mrs. J. M. Coultes was the accompanist. As this meeting had been planned by the girls of the Institute an exhibition of the sewing done in this Junior pro­ jects was given and showed several well-made garments. Tjje committee on agriculture held a contest for the best arranged bouquet of named weeds which prize was given to Edith Procter. The meeting was closed with the singing of the National Anthem, after which all gathered on the lawn where lunch was served by the girls. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Coultes, Mabel, SHOP AT Smith’s Economy Food Store FRESH SALTED PEANUTS .............. 2 lbs 25c FOUR O’CLOCK BLACK TEA 59c lb. I GARDEN PATCH WHOLE KERNEL CORN' 2 tins 23c FRENCH DRIP1 COFFEE BLENDED OR SPIRIT . EXTRA XX VINEGAR MAPLE LEAF TOILET ISOAP' .......... 5 cakes 23c J ! What to eat to be healthy. All sang, O Canada. Miss Olive Terric read a paper on, Are you over weight? giv­ ing corresponding weights for heights.’ For five feet high, the weight should be 110. lbs. and for every inch more in heigjhth, one should add 5% lbs. The Women decided that Mrs. Henry should havh a remembrance from the community before she left to reside in Kitchener with her daughter, Mrs. Green* and all voiced their regret that one of the loyal members of this In­ stitute was departing from among them. After the National Anthem, MrS, Johnston Cohn and Miss Reba Marshall judged the plates of tea-bis­ cuits,. giving the prizes to Miss Grace Richardson, Mrs. J. G. Gillespi€ and Mrs. W. R. Farrier. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed by all. BLUEVALE Institute Discussed Royal Visit The regular meeting of the Wo- * men’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Joseph Breckenridge, the President, Mrs. W. McTaggart, pre­ sided. “My Impressions of the Royal Visit” was the subject for the roll call and although several did not have the privilege of seeing Their Majesties, every one present answered the roll. During the business session, Miss Ol­ ive Scott was named delegate to the convention at Guelph on Sept, 12 and ISth, with Mrs. M, L, Aitken as alter­ nate, Miss Lois Elliott gave a splen­ did paper,on “The Life of King George and Queen Elizabeth,” men­ tioning the outstanding characteristics of both and the principal events in their lives. Mrs. Joseph Breckenridge gave a brief comprehensive report of the District Annual meeting and the president reported the Officers’ Rally held last week at Ethel.- Miss Dorothy Aitken gave a talk and led a discus­ sion on Table Etiquette, giving a few general rules for any meal, anywhere in any home, she told of a few rules that have changed in the course of time and also the placing of silver, glasses and. serviettes. A good discus­ sion followed. At the close of the. meeting a picnic lunch was served on the lawn. , Rev. . C. Robinson, from the Pres­ bytery of Lindsay occupied the pulipt of Knox Presbyterian church here on Sunday, and spoke from the text, and Enoch walked witih God. Mr. and Mrs. David Pocock of Clin- I ton were visitors over the week-end i with their daughter, Mrs. Leonard I Elliott and Sunday visitors were, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Elliott and daughter Miss Joyce and Miss Lois Chambers of Hamilton. I Miss Hazel Masters of Parkhill is I spending a week at. her grandparents, I Mr. and Mrs-. John Hall. I Mr. and Mrs-. Colclough and family I of Goderich were Sunday visitors with I their daughter,, Mrs. Alan Larder and Mr. Larder. < I Mr. and Mrs-. Earl Cudmore and I daughter Donna of Henfryn, were vis- I itors last week with Mr. and M.rs. I Leonard Elliott. I Miss Alma Colclough of Goderich I is spending a few days with her sis-, I ter, Mrs. Alan Larder. • I Mrs. Laura Bosman,'Brandon Man., I is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Geo. I B. Turvey. , I Mrs. M. L. Titken and daughter, I Miss Dorothy Aitken, are visiting I with Mr. and Mrs, Gerroud Duff at i Welland. Miss Aitken will visit the I school section near St, Catharines where she has been engaged as,teach­ er. Mr. and Mrs. Wells (nee Florence Galbraith) and two children, London called on friends in the village this ' week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert MacLean and sons Jim and .Donald, are holidaying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Sellars. Miss Dorothy and Isobel Walker of Turnberry are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hollenbeck. Mrs. Earl Elliott and son Leslie of Hamilton spent last week at the home of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elliott. Miss Lois Elliott is spending a week with Mr, and Mrs. J. F. Elliott of I St. Catherines at Inglewood College, Ipperwash Beach. * United W. M. S. Held Meeting T-hc regular monthly meeting. of the W. M. S. of the Unitell church was held in the Sunday School room. 'The president, Mrs. George Thornton presided, The meeting was opened with singing, “How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds” and reading the 71st Psalm. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Edward Johnston, Mrs. Arthur Shaw, Mrs. W. J. Johnston and Mrs. Robert Shaw. The roll was answered by repeating a verse containing the word “Refuse,” Mrs. Joseph Breckenridge read a chapter frofrn the Study Book entitled “Beckoning Frontiers” dealing with the duty of churches toward the un­ employed, A paper on the Jioanaw, China Mission Field was read by Mrs. Ed­ ward Johnston, May Extend Cal! The congregations of Knox: Pres- 39c lb. .. . Gal. 39c MAPLE LEAF SOAP FLAKES ’ 59c 4 lb. box SPECIAL VALUE, MAPLE LEAF PURE LARD ... lb. 10c TIP TOP No. 4 PEAS .............. 15c FANCY LARGE GUM DROPS ............ 15c DALTON’S O. K. JELLY POWDERS __ _____ 5 for 25c lb. lb. GRAPE-FRUIT JUICE ...;.......... 10c 20 oz. tin BUTTERNUT PEANUT BUTTER .. .......... 2 lbs, 25c COWAN’S PERFECTION COCOA ........ 25c 1 lb. tin McCORMICK’S FANCY BISCUITS ........................... ■....—.................- -----*-.....- HEAVY ZINC RINGS 14-CUT RUBBER RINGS .......... 5 doz. 25c MAPLE LEAF VARIETY LOAF DUMARTS SUMMER SAUSAGE . .. lb. 19c 25c doz. 39c lb. 32c lb. MACARONI & CHEESE or DUTCH Loaf 27c lb. PEACHES ARRIVING FRESH FROM NIAGARA DAILY. • BUY FRESH FRUIT HERE Mrs. Albert Coultes, Clifford and Donald, were visitors with the formers sister, Mrs. Gerald Vanderburg at Athens. Mrs.'J. A. Brandon has returned from a visit with friends at Fergus, Hamilton and Elora. Miss Kay Townend of London vis- f ited with her parents at Point Clarke for the week-end. Sunday visitors at the Townend cottage, Point Clarke, were: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler, Mary Wheeler, Carrie Higgins of Belgrave; Mrs. Fred Fisher, Mr. Bert Fisher of At­ wood; Mrs. Maynard of Toronto. LIONS FROLIC ®> WINGHAM « ■ * » * ■ ’ 2, Big Variety Dances and Floor Shows I* * BASEBALL ► VS WITH — RUSS CREIGHTON — AND HIS — J Canadian Mountaineers POPULAR ENTERTAINERS AND DANCE BANP FROM C. F. R. B. TORONTO Sept. 3rd, Midnight 12.05 to 4 a.tn. Monday, Sept. 4th 8.45 p.m. to 2 a.ni. Beauty Contest - - Bicycle Race Games and Contests. ♦ Parade SEE POSTERS FOR FULL PARTICULARS. .......... ... 0 * COW AND CALF, BICYCLE AND RADIO GIVEN AWAY TO LUCKY TICKET HOLDERS Admission to ParkZSc Admission to Arena 15c ALL PROCEEDS IN AID O FTHE CRIPPLED CHILDREN AND COM­ MUNITY WELFARE