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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-02-22, Page 8X Thursday, February 22, 1940 U Prize Gruen Watch to inspect u MORRIS $28.75 ES3KGB 19 BLUEVALE BLYTH 9 to noon.TURNBERRY COUNCIL days WESTFIELD on Sunday at- -a RALLY!RALLY!r >• I U SOAP FLAKES ... 59c*4*lb. box to BELGRAVE GOD SAVE THE KING”North Huron National Conservative Association. week-end with and Mrs. . Sin- 39c Lb. in Miss Jessie Strachan of Grey town­ ship spent'a few days with her cousin, Mrs. P. S. MacEwen. Mrs. John McLeod of Wroxeter, was a recent visitor with Miss Mae Davidson at ’the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S, Davidson. ■ Olive Scott is spending a few with relatives at Seaforth. WHITECHURCH COWAN’S PERFECTION COCOA ............ 25c 1-lb. Tin TIP TOP TOMATO ----......--------3,20-oa. Tins 25c FINE OR COARSE ROLLED OATS___5 lbs. 25 c KELLOGG’S CORN FLAKES With FREE Bowl 3 Pkgs. 25c PALMOLIVE I MAPLE LEAF TOILET SOAP ... 4 Cakes 23c I SOAP FLAKES Activities .... „ ... . . A ............ DALTON’S O.K. JELLY POWDERS ....5 Pkgs. 25c PURE ORANGE ' MARMALADE 25c 32-oz. Jar , EYES that show signs of trouble should be examined AT ONCE ’ by a specialist in this work, and .............■Rwwqjjj WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PROMPT DELIVERY Show Starts at 8.00 p.m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 745 and 945 p.m Thursday, Friday, Saturday, February 22, 23, 24 WILLIAM BOYD GEORGE HAYES Hopalong Cassidy rides again. Also “Andy Clyde” “Walt Disney Cartoon” “Sport” “News” Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m., Matinee Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 27, 28 WALTER PIDGEON VIRGINIA BRUCE A thrilling story of crime and society, of murder and romance. Also “Newsreel Cameraman” “Cartoon” “Robert Benchley” “Pete Smith Specialty” Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pollock spent «.» the week-end with his parents,, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Pollock of Pine River and Miss Doris McCleneghan return­ ed home with them to be with her parents here for a few days. The W. M. S. of the United Church held a tea at the home of Mrs. George McClenaghan on Thursday last wipi a splendid-attendance. Mr. Harry McClenaghan and Edith and Billie of Belgrave, visited on Sun­ day at the home of Mr. Wm. Barbour. Miss Agnes Wilson R. N., returned to her position in Whitby on Monday after, spending the past week with her mother, Mrs. Jas.' Wilson. The regular monthly meeting of the W. M. S.'of the-Presbyterian Church was held last Thursday afternoon with Mrs. J. Pollock in charge. Mrs. A. Patterson read the Scripture les­ son, and Mrs, Robt. Mowbray led in prayer for the missionaries and Mrs. McInnis, Mrs. F. Coulter and Mrs. McQuillan had charge of the topic, from the study book, “Moving Mil­ lions,” giving their talks on the work of the medical missionaries in the Hospitals. Mrs. Robt. Ross led in prayer, and the meeting was closed by the President. Mr. Jas. Falconer and ’Charlie and Lois, accompanied Mr. Richard Wel- wood to his home at Caledon on Sat­ urday and spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fal­ coner. Miss Annie Kennedy, who had been visiting for a few days last week with her sister in Goderich, returned home last Week and Mrs. Tichbourne ac­ companied her and spent a few days here vvith her mother, Mrs. D. Ken­ nedy. . Mr. Jack Gillespie left last week to work with his truck at the aviation -grounds at St. Thomas, and be with ’bis uncle, Mr. Chas. Gillespie of New ?Sarum. ’ Mr. Nat Thompson, who has been and Hill of ‘Lapgside? The collectors fof the Legion, and also for the Red Cross were going their rounds last week, in this com­ munity, The regular weekly meeting of the Y, P. U, of the United Church was held on Monday evening with Mrs. Lott in charge and reading the call to worship. Mrs. Wesley Lott read the Scripture lesson, Clifford Farrier gave a saxaphone solo and Mr, H, Pollock led in prayer. Mr. Clifford Laidlaw gave a reading on the life of Lord Tweedsmuir, The topic> We. read. What? Why? was taken by Mrs. J. D. Becrpft, who stressed the import­ ance of reading good books, and the necessity' of young people becoming familiar with the Bible and its teach­ ing. Mrs, H, Pollock gave the book review of the , “Horse and Buggy Doctor” telling of the hardship en­ dured and the operations held under difficult conditions with little equip­ ment. Mrs. Yujll gave a talk on the reasons why books -like, Black and Beauty hold their appeal through the years for young people, and its value as an example pf the value of honest and faithful service either -by man or beast. Mr. Clarence McCleneghan re­ viewed the book, Youth Calls tp Youth, a story of the Amsterdam Youth Conference, Mrs, Lott sang a solo, Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, and the meeting was closed by the Society prayer. Mr. H. Pollock had charge of the recreational period that followed. A cordial invitation is ex­ tended to all the young people in the community , to attend these meetings. A number of the East Wawanosh folks have been to Wingham these days to call on their old neighbour, Mr. Jas. Sutherland, who has been ill for some time. PROGRESS Is The Progress of Fine Cuts. / Send in your vote on a wrapper and yon too may win a Gruen. Obtainable at Omar Haselgrove’s -Progressive Chinese checkers and croMnole games were enjoyed. Win­ ners for Chinese checkers were Mrs, Martin Grasby and James R, Coultes, .and for crokinole Mrs. H. Procter and Jesse Wheeler. Lunch of sand­ wiches, pie and coffee was served by the ladies,Should be ordered now. On Display at Haselgrove’s Watch won by Omar Haselgrove, on KEN. SOBLE’S Amateur Hour Buy Silver Dollar or Glencastle Tobacco. Send Wrapper to program — you also may be lucky. , Mr. Harold Walsh has purchased Mr., Harry Campbell's, farm, Kathleen .McGill of Wingham spent the week-end with Dorothy Wade. Held Successful Euchre and. Dance A very successful Euchre and Dance was-' ''sponsored by the Community Rink Club on Friday night. Prizes for Euchre were won by Mrs. Ray Crawford and Robert Yuill while the consolation prizes went to June Burke and Orval Sackrider. The door prize was won by Mrs. A, Montgom­ ery. Lunch was served and dancing was enjoyed with Jackson’s Orchestra supplying the music. Arrange for Red Cross Work A meeting of the sub-executive of the Red Cross Society was held on Tuesday of last week. Arrangement's were made for a public meeting to be held in the. work rooms in the Hotel on Wednesday, February r21st, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Reports will be given by all canvassers and ar­ rangements made for sewing and knit­ ting work to be done. ’The canvas for funds is now practically complete,, Oyster Supper — Keep March 15th open to attend the Oyster Supper at Knox Presbyterian Church, Belgrave. Whether it is to be a plain’clas­ sic style, or a smart tweed jac­ ket with contrasting skirt, you |||||. will find the best choice of ma terials, and the best tailoring in Devonshire and tip top SUITS. • Beautifully tailored WomeiT’s Coats are also made' - to your measure by these two firms. You are invited our range of samples and see the outstanding selection of materials and styles you may have. DEVONSHIRE CLOTHES $23.50, $27.75 TIP TOP TAILORS with the Perth regiment at Stratford spent Sunday at his home here. He had been in Stratford Hospital for two weeks with, pneumonia. Mr. Dav­ id Gibbs, who' was wearing the sold­ iers uniform, is again in. civilian cloth­ es. Mr. F. Mck. Paterson has been suffering very much during the past week from a severe attack of lumbago. The regular monthly meeting of the Womens Institute was held last Tues­ day with Mrs. Grain, 1st vice-pres. in charge. After the opening exercises, it was decided to hold a Contest Pro­ gram on Wednesday, February 21st, in order to buy the special knitting needles for Red Cross work, and to send a donatiori? to the War-Chartered fund of the Federated Womens Insti­ tute of Ontario. Mrs. Robt. Mowbray and Mrs. Cecil Falconer were appoint­ ed as leaders and splendid programs are being prepared. The roll-call was answered by exhibitions of hobbies, and these proved very interesting. Two minutes'of silence was held in honour of the late Lord Tweedsmuir. Mrs. Welwood gave a paper on the motto, “ Home is hot’a spacious man­ sion, with wide lawn and shaded street, only when you hear the patter of the darling baby feet.” Mrs. Robt. Mowbray gave a reading, and Mrs. Scholtz gave a paper on Home Ec­ onomics and the meeting was closed by singing the National Anthem. Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Scholtz are moving this week, to the Egleson home which they purchased and Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs and family are moving to Mr. Pettipiece's house. Mr. Ab. Coultes starts this week to cut heading in Wilson, mill-yard. Mr. and Mrs. ’John Gaunt and child­ ren, and Mr. and Mrs. Ab. Coultes and Marjorie spent Sunday at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Coultes of East Wawanosh. Miss Mabel Purdon has been very ilL during-the past week. Mr. and Mrs? Wallace Conn visited on, Sunday with her grandparents, Mr. Plan Thankoffering Meeting The president, Mrs. R. J. McLen­ nan presided at the regular meeting of the W. M. S. of -the United church held on Ththsday afternoon and con­ ducted the opening devotions, Carry­ ing out the form' of service as out­ lined in .the Missionary Monthly with the theme "Beginnig from Jerusalem.” The seven Bible readings read by Mrs. W. J. Johnston, Mrs. Edward Johnston^and Mrs, Arthur Shaw were based on “The Kingdom without. Frontiers” by Hugh Martin which tells of The Missionary ■ Purpose ■ of God, as revealed n the old, and the new testament. " Mrs. C. Tavener spoke on.chapter 6 of Moving Millions, which dealt' with the Christian Church in India. Jt described the practise of going early to, church, carrying many of their belongings which were some-', times presented as gifts. Stress was laid on their desire to give. Plans were made for the Easter Thankoffering when Mrs. Tavener will be the special speaker. lasses work Wonders to restore vision and give perfect comfort if fitted by R. A. ReidR. 0. Eyesight Specialist At ;Williams’ Jewelry Store . Every Wednesday Morning • Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnston and baby spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Souch and family. Miss Donno Smith is spending awhile at home with her mother and brother Ross. Her mother has been laid up with a bad cold. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Turvey . spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davidson and sister May. We are sorry to hear the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Grey has been sick and under the doctor’s care and hope she will soon be better again. . , Miss Florence Goll spent the Week­ end with her parents, on the 1st liner Miss Isabel Douglas visited over the week-end with Mrs. John Van- Camp and daughter Nora at Belgrave. KING’S Held Joint Meeting Mrs, R. F. Garniss was the hostess- on Tuesday afternoon last week to‘ af number of Ladies’ Aid members of. Knox Presbyterian Church., The boundary East group united with-the' village group, with the following of­ ficers. President, 'Miss M. Ollive Scott; Secretary, Mrs. Archie Messer; Treasurer, Mrs. J. Snell. Meetings will be held’ the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The March meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. P. S. MacEwan. During the1 afternoon .the ladies quilt­ ed. Lunch was served. Mrs. Robt. Ballagh of Teeswater at Walter’s with Pneumonia, ■ Visitors Out of town on Saturday, Irene Curie and Betty Zinn in Qorrie. Mrs. James Austin at Alvin Fitche. M. Jeffray. with'Mr. and Mrs. James Hamilton. The School children had a holiday during the afternoon the funeral ser­ vices were held for Lord Tweedsmuir. The Presbyterian Young People gave a skating party one evening last week with Teeswater being well re­ presented.- The following evening the United Churches of McIntosh and Belmore held theirs. Over 40 sat down to pork and beans and all had a most enjoyable time. Mrs. Cecil McNeil and boys of Teeswater visited on Sunday at Mc­ Neils. .Orvis, Wingham as Deputy Game Warden for this district, Moved by Moffat and Wilton that we extend the time for collector to return the Roll of 1939 to 11th of March 1940. Car­ ried, Moved by Breckenridge and Moffat that the direct relief given in the township of Turnberry be discon­ tinued the 9th day of March, 1940, as many are now looking for help and work can be obtained. Carried. The following accounts were paid. Relief $126.68; Roads, $101.05; Sundries $90.54. Moved by Wilton and Porter that we adjourn to meet at Bluevale on Monday, March 11th, 1940, at 1 p.m. Carried. W. R. Cruikshank, Clerk. R. Grain Reeve I RALLY! RALLY! I Hon. M. A. McPherson Saskatchewan, runner-up to Hon. Dr. R. J. Manion for the leadership of the party, will WINGHAM TOWN HALL at 8 p. m., on Tuesday, February 27th L. E. Cardiff, the Candidate and others will also give addresses. A number of the ladies attended the ■Red Cross quilting held, in the Bap­ tist Church, Auburn.last week. Miss Elva Carter of Clinton, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.. John Carter. The Y. P. U, held a. Valentine soc­ ial. on Wednesday evening, with-about 25 present. Rev. H. C. Wilson led in a, sing-song. Valentine games were played under the direction of Mae Mason. Lunch was served. The Sacrament of the The Lord’s .Supper was administered on Sunday with 60 partaking of the Sacrament. Spring must be j.ust around the Corner as the crows are back in this vicinity, although we. do not welcome them, We will welcome spring. Mrs. Wm, Walden returned home on Monday after spending a couple of weeks with her daughter, Mrs, F. Harbourn of near Staffa. , Mt. and, Mrs. Wm. McDowell, Mr. and Mrs,’ Frank Campbell tmd' Mr. Raymond Redmond attended the Golden Anniversary on Monday of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hoover of Brus­ sels, who formerly resided, on the farm now owned by Mr, Walter Cook. Miss Margaret Vincent df Stratford was a recent visitor at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Vin­ cent. Mrs, John Buchanan spent several days with her father, ,Mr. Fred Cook of the 6th concession of East Wa­ wanosh, (Mr. John Pibkett after spending several weeks visiting friends in,, this vicinity has gone to Blyth and Clinton for a visit before returning homejn the West Mr.' and Mrs. Theo. Elliott of New Liskeard and Mr. and Mrs. Henry McVittie hnd daughter of Goderich were visitors at the home of Mrs. Pheobe Taylor. / Word was received -here on Mon­ day of the death of Mary Ellen Reid at Toronto. Deceased Lady was a cousin of Mrs. Frank Marshall and other relatives in the vicinity of Har- lock, where she formerly resided. Mr. Norman Sinclair of Toronto University spent the his parents, Rev. A. clam . Mr. William Harve tained his 84th Birthday and is quite smart and conversant with the topics of the day. We hope he may see many more birthdays. ' ’ Miss Bertie Carter of Clinton called on friends during the week. Mr. G. D‘. Leith has been appointed by the Canadian Legion to canvas, this vicinity, for funds and1 is receiv­ ing a hearty response. The Red Cross held’ their meeting on Tuesday when- favourable reports of the different activites were very encouraging. The Horti'cul’roral Society held a successful Euclire and Croelcinole party and dance on Thursday evening. The Watt Orchestra supplied excellent music. The minutes of council meeting held in Bluevale on February, 1940. Members all present. Moved by Wil­ ton and Breckenridge that the minutes of last meeting be adopted. The following leters were received and recorded. Ontario Good Roads Ass., Hamil­ ton; McBride and-McGibbon, Water­ loo; Dept, of .Highways, Toronto; Dept. of. Health, Toronto; Dept, of Agriculture, Clinton; Wm. Willie, Glenannan. The council resolves that we recom­ mend the appointment of Mr. Ross I.MB ARENA SKATING Wednesday Evenings Also Saturday Afternoons Saturday Evenings. Missionary Group Meld Social Evening The Womens Missionary Society of Knox United Church held a very suc- esMttl social evening? on Tuesday night when they held a social even­ ing tn the basement of the church. .BELMORE 20 members of the Women’s 'insti­ tute spent a pleasant afternoon at the home of Mrs. Thurter on Wednesday afternoon. This was a business mcet- was distributed for knitting. Mrs. Ivan Haskins took the topic, “Old Customs we are in danger of losing,” Roll call/“Our Grandmothers Maiden Name.” Mrs. Pldyter gave a reading. A bountiful lunch prepared by Mrs. Ivan Kukins, Mrs. Clark Renick and Mrs, John Harris topped- off a pleasant afternoon. As we are always interested in home talent, many were delighted to heat over the radio on Saturday even­ ing Sadie and Jimmie Stakes, on the Guitar and Mandolin — Not forget­ ting “Johnny Oh” for which we -thank them very much. Mrs. Norman Baiers accompanied by Betty Zinn and Irene Curue, mot­ ored to Gorrie on Saturday, They had a slight mishap but no damage was done and they went on their way re­ joicing, Mr, James McNeil, Mr, Jack Reid, Mr, Gibson were all in London re­ cently to offer themselves for the Army, Those under the weather are Miss Doris Raynor with an attack of Flu, PHONE 161 SHOP AT Smith’s Economy Food Store SMITH’S FOUR O’CLOCK Black or Mixed TEA .... 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