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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-05-02, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES 1 Show Starts at 8.00 p.m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 745 and 945 p.m, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SPECIAL May 2nd, 3rd, 4th Lewis STONE • Mickey ROONEY Cecilia PARKER • Fay HOLDEN Original Story and Screen Play by Carey Wilson » Directed by GEORGE B. SEITZ THE NEW HARDY PICTURE IS HERE | / ' js Wl ■ .^i Admission: Adults 35c, .Children 20c, Also “Disney■Cartoon0 “Sky Fighters” “News” Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Matinee Admission: Adults 25c, Children 15c Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, May 6th, 7th, 8th FRANCISCA GAAL FRANCHOT TONE WALTER CONNELLY In------ Thursday, May 2nd, 1940 u The Girl Downstairs” This tale of a servant girl who fell in love with a gentleman is packed with fun and romantic adventure? Also “CRIME DOES NOT PAY” “Traveltalk” “Cartoon” “GONE WITH THE WIND” — MAY 23 24 25 TICKETS NOW ON SALE. WHITECHURCH #■' *■ t ■■■■ ....- Miss Agnes Wilson, R.iN., of Whit­ by, spent the week-end with her mo­ ther, Mrs. Jas. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patterson vis­ ited with Ashfield friends one day last HASELGROVE’S LONDON STYLE PIPE The pipe without an equal. 50c Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe week. Mr. and Mrs. George Kennedy and little son spent Thursday last at Lon­ don. Rev. J, Pollock left on Monday to attend the meeting of the Synod at Chatham until Wednesday. Miss Agnes Patterson, who was op­ erated on for appendicitis two weeks ago, is returning home from Wingham Hospital this week. Little " Marilyn Morrison,' daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Morrison, took a convulsion on Saturday and was a very sick little girl. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Tiffin, Dan and Joe, spent Sunday at the home of her brother, Mr. John McInnis, who has been very ill with rheumatism, at Langside. Mrs. Mitchell, of Wingham, has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. F. Davidson, and bother visited on Sun- Western Canada Special Bargain Excursions FROM ALL STATIONS IN EASTERN CANADA GOING DAILY.MAY 18 - 29, 1940 inclusive Return Limit - 45 Days'. TICKETS GOOD IN - COACHES at fares approximately l%c per mile TOURIST SLEEPING CARS at fares approximately l%c per mile STANDARD SLEEPING CARS at fares approximately l%c per mile Cosit of accommodation in sleeping cars additional. BAGGAGE CHECKED. Stopovers at all points enroute; SIMILAR EXCURSIONS from WESTERN to, EASTERN CAN­ ADA DURING SAME PERIOD Tickets, Sleeping Car Reservations and all information from any . Agent. - ASK FOR HANDBILL T125 CANADIAN NATIONAL FREE day with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Gaunt, of Marnoch. Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan Spent Sunday at the home of her bro­ ther, Mi\ Elwood Barbour, Fordyce. Rmtoul Brothers have purchased a new tractor, and several other tractors have been purchased by local farmers. ■Miss Nettie Cottle, of Dunnville, spent the wepk-end with Wingham and Kincardine friends. Mr. Grant Fraser, of Toronto, vis­ ited with his sister, Mrs. Harold Pol­ lock and all spent the week-end with their parents, at Pine River, Mr, George Garton, of Leamington, has returned to his home here. Mrs. Lott, Mrs. W. R. Farrier, Mrs, Scholtz and Miss Agnes Gillespie at­ tended a meeting of the Women’s In­ stitute at Ripley on Tuesday last. Those who had taken the course in the Meat Project during the winter, gave their reports. The local branch report was given by the leader, Mrs. Scholtz, Mr. and Mrs, S. H. Cross and child­ ren, of Walkerton, visited on Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McLean. iMr, and Mrs. J. D, Beecroft and Florence and Ernest, visited on Sun­ day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirk; of Seaforth. The local branch of the Red Cross Society held a splendid meeting in the Hall here on Friday afternoon and quilted a flannelette quilt, and exhib­ ited sewing and knitting done by the ladies of the community. Lunch was served and a social half-hour enjoyed by all.. Mr. and Mrs, MacLaughlin and Joanne, of Detroit, and Mr., and'Mrs. Raymond Finnigan and family, Ash­ field, spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Jos. Chamney, and on Monday Mr.’and Mrs. MacLaughlin attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Pyner, of Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Curran and fam­ ily, and Mr. and Mrs. Menary, . of Crewe, spent Sunday at the home of the latter’s grandson, Mr. Jas. Curran. Mr. Gordon Elliott had the misfor­ tune to lose a horse during Saturday night. The young peoplg of the Presbyter­ ian Church held their meeting Mon­ day evening wit^i Miss Velma Scott in charge. The Scripture lesson was i;ead responsively, and Mrs. J. Pollock led in prayer. Mrs. Robt. Mowibray gave ah interesting paper on the coming of the pioneers to Zorra, a community near Woodstock.. This community, made up mostly of people from the Highlands of Scotland, built the first church in those parts. James Wilson had charge of a discussion period on the subject “Does 'the Radio Stimulate Reading?”, and the meeting was clos­ ed by the Society prayer. Mr. Gordon Rintoul has purchased Mr. Harold Purvis’ farm in Kinloss, two corners east of Lucknow, and he takes possession at once.. Miss Frances Wilson and Mr. T, Powell, of Wingham, spent the week­ end at the home of Mr. Jas. Wilson. Wedding bells are ringi.ng. Mr. Arthur Moore had the tele­ phone installed in his home this week, 612-11. The regular weekly meeting of the Y.P.U. of the United Church was in charge of Mrs. Lott-Monday evening, and Doris McClenaghan read the Scripture lesson. Miss Agnes Gilles­ pie led in prayer. The meditation per­ iod was in charge of Mr. H. Pollock who gave a talk on “Peter, the rock, or, On this rock I will build my Church.” Millan Moore read a poem “The Cause Can Neither Be Lost nor Stayed.” Garnet Farrier and J. D. Beecroft sang “The Name of Jesus.” Miss Watt gaVe a reading “The House pf Many Lamps.” Rev. ,G. A. Barn­ ard had charge of the topic, and gave an interesting talk orf “Our Church and Its Organizations.” The meeting closed with the society prayer in uni-, son. . ’ • Mr. and Mrs. Roy Irwin and family, spent Sunday at the home of her par­ ents, .Mr. arid Mrs. jas. Jamieson. Mr. Jas. Weir, of London, visited recently with’ his mother, Mrs. j. F* Davidson.1 BLUEVALE / Sun-Tested Wallpaperand Paint Wallpaper Winner - Mrs. Kenneth McKenzie, R.R. No* 3, Teeswater. Paint Whiner - Mrs* Alex. Leaver, R.R. No. 3, Wingham. We have one of the largest selection^ of Sun- Tested Wallpapers in Western Ontario with most modem styles in the hewest colours. Paint and Wallpaper is our specialty* Let us help you with your decorating problems. WILKINSON’S WALLPAPER SHOP GREER’S■■ ■■•■' S’ ■ “The Good Shoe Store” tured hip. She is at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Milton Smith in Morris Township.. Now Settled in the Manse The household effects of Rev. F. G, Fowler arrived here this week from Vancouver, B.C. Mrs. Fowler arrived on Wednesday and they are now set­ tled in the Presbyterian Manse, Did Red Cross Sewing^ The ladies of the community met in the Orange Hall on Thursday after­ noon for Red Cross Sewing, The next, sewing will be held on Thursday, May 9th. Ladies are busy sewing and knit­ ting at their own homes as well. Mrs. S. N. Gallaher, Mrs. W. N. McTaggart and Miss Olive Scott ah tended the Executive District Insti­ tute meeting at Fordwich on Friday. While playing at school, Raymond Seiling fell and broke his collar-bone, The many friends of Mrs. Grace Snell, will regret to learn that she has suffered a stroke of paralysis at the home ’of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Coultes, near Listowel; Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Garniss, Mac Scott and Miss Olive Scott were Sun­ day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. B. McEa.chern at Mount Forest. Mr. and Mrs. J, Marshall, of towel, spent Sunday with Mr. Mrs. A. D. Smith. L. G, Turvey and. son, Wayne,^pent Sunday with Mrs. Turvey, who is at the home of her father, Mr. Heming­ way, near Brussels, who is not enjoy­ ing good health at present. Rev. F. *G. Fowler, pastor of Knox Presbyterian Church, is at Chatham this week attending the meeting of the Hamilton and London Synod of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Neil Lis- and <announces Two popular lines have been reduced to pre-war prices. . 4 thread Chiffon Now 75c 3 thread Chiffon Now 1.00 We do not know how long these prices will be maintained. Why not lay in a good supply of ORIENTS now and save ihoney. KING’S Moffatt, who ‘ were recently married. During the-evening Mrs. Ewart Mc- Kercher read an address and the young couple "were presented with a- miscellaneous shower. The evening was spent dancing. Lunch was served by the ladies. Fractured Hip Mrs. Robert Musgrove has returned from the: hospital at Clinton where she was taken for an x-ray examina­ tion. Mrs.. Musgrove has been in fail­ ing health for some time. She took a weak spell' and fell, suffering a frac- Mission Band Held Meeting Miss Maxine Elliott was the hostess ( oh Saturday afternoon for* the month­ ly meeting of the Steady and True Mission Circle of the United Chtirch. After singing a hymn, Mrs. Tavener led in prayer. Mrs. Tavener spoke on . the theme for the meeting ’’Christian Stewardship”, explainirfg that “Stew­ ardship” stood for love and kindness as well as money. Miss Alba ShietL( read a story on the value of the Mis-. Sion Circle, (. ■ The report of the W.M.S. Annual Fresbytetial held recently at Seaforth ' was presented by Miss Margaret Cur- J Us, Miss Helen Thomson offered the closing prayer, Your Requirements For SILVERWARE, WATCHES, CLOCKS, DIAMONDS, ETC. Should be filled Now, before the expected rise m sales tax. Our stock is at yOur disposal* so fill in at the present low priced. williams ., TME. JEWELLER COTTONS When you buy Cottons, specify Wabasso. Then you know that you havejhe finest and best your money can buy. For you and your home Wa­ basso brings you these seasonable lines: PRINTS for long wearing house frocks, aprons and children’s dresses ,.. 19 to 30c POPLINS — ideal for smart afternoon dresses . * and sportswear 39c SHEETS —• double size, hemstitched 1.50 to 2.50 . SHEETS.—’ a special ‘Hostess’ sheet of fine cotton, 75x90, laundered ready for use — makes a. beautiful gift ....,..........2.75 ea. , PILLOW .CASES —’ best Wabasso quality, plain .. • • or hemstitched, white or with colored ?' ,,r bbfdeiC'..................... ..;...........59c to X.15 piv PILLPW CASING .................. 39, 45, 49c yd. . 81 in. Unbleached Sheeting .................. 59c yd. 76 in: Bleached Sheeting ,......................... 65c yd. 36 in. fine bleached Cottons........................16c up Bride and Groom Showered Neighbors and friends ntimbetitig over one hundred gathered at the For* esters’ Halt on Tuesday evening last week to honor Mr, and Mrs. Stanley Baptist Church Prophetic Sermon for Sunday, May Sth, 7. p.m* The Scarlet colored Wo­ man of Revelation, chap­ ter 17, of the Coming Federation of all False Religions* Cotiifef Hear these messages from, the Book that gives news ahead Of time. Y.P.S. Name Officers The Y.P.S*. of Knox Presbyterian Church held their regular meeting in the Sunday School room- on Monday evening, The 1st vice ,pres., Arnold Lillow, presided? The Scripture was read by Miss Flora McTaviSh and 'Eldon Kirton led in prayer. The topic ■“Money., and Service” was taken by Gordon Greig, pointing; out that the wrong use of money, as in.betting, had a bad effect on the Christian life and that work’ or Christian service strengthened. Mrs. F. G. Fowler presided .for the election of officers, with the follow­ ing result: President, Arnold Lillow; Vice Pres., Gordon Greig; Secretary, Miss Flora iMcTavish; Treasurer, El­ don Kirton; Pianist, Miss Jean El­ liott; Auditors, Lloyd Robertson and Stanley Moffatt; Press Sec., Flora Mc- Tayish. At the close of the meeting a letter was written to Claude Bel- smith, a .former president of the soc­ iety, now with the Canadian soldiers in England.' Each member contribut­ ed some item of interest Institute to Meet May 9th The monthly meeting of the Wo­ men’s institute will be held, on Thurs­ day afternoon, May 9th, in. the Or­ ange Hall. Mrs.' Gallaher will give a report of the District Executive meet­ ing held, last week at Fordwicli. Miss Olive Scott will present the latest in­ formation from 'the Red Cross Execu­ tive meeting held at Wingham on Tuesday, April 30th.- All the ladies of the community are invited, bring your knitting. Sewing machines will be at the hall and garments ready for sew­ ing. Any one having completed gar­ ments at home kindly bring them'in. Other Cotton Products bring you a big choice of dimities/ muslins, and crease resisting materials * for your Spring and Summer sewing. Prices range - from 39c to 98c yd. Get ready for Summer now. Regiment spent the week-end with his . wick, parents, <Mr. and Mrs. Harold Phillips. Rev. Wm. and Mrs. Taylor, of Dor­ chester, visited the' latter’s mother, Mrs. Phoebe Taylor. SALEM . Mr, and Mrs. Harold Weir and fam­ ily and Misses Hazel and Minnie Weir, of Toronto, visited over Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. D. L. Weir. Mr. and Mrs. Greer Wylie and s'on, Glen, spent Sunday evenihg with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bo>ltr Mr. and Mrs. Thorny McMichael spent Sunday afternon with the lat­ ter’s parents, Mr, and Mrs, Jacob Ca- thers, of the B, line corner, Howick. Mr. and Mrs. Maitland Porter and babe from near Wingham, visited one day recently with Mr. and Mrs. Char­ lie Simmons. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dane, Miss Mil­ dred, and Mr, Edgar Dane, spent Sun­ day evening with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Palmer, The S. S. has been re-orgariized with ,Mr. Wm. -Bplt as Supt, It will re-open May 5 th. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Moses and son, Billy, visited on Sunday afternoon with Mr. H. Mathers. Mr. and Mrs. Ed.. Johnston and Earl spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Whitfield, Gorrie. We are glad to hear Miss Margaret Harman is getting better and hope she wili soon be around. Mr. and Mrs. Melville Mathers and son, Arnold, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Day, of Turn­ berry. EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED- AT MODERATE PRICES. # ■ MORRIS Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warwick vis­ ited on Sunday with his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.' J. D. War- R.A. ReidR.O Eyesight Specialist Wingham Office At Williams* Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon. PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY Mrs. R. D. Thomas and daughter, Miss Jean, of Toronto, were week-end guests of Mrs.lna Lockhart and Miss Agnes Thomas.. Mrs. George Gannett and John Mundell attended the funeral of their uncle, the late John Aitken, near Tees- water. R. F. GarnisS commenced his sea­ son’s sawing at the mill on Monday. Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McKinnon were their daughter, Miss Isabel McKinnon, Mr. and Mrs. James Patterson, daughter, Retabclle and son, Dick, all of Kitchener. BUTTERNUT PEA- NCT BUTTER .......2 Lbs. 25c AYLMER PUMPKIN.......10c Large Tin OLD TOWNE MIXED PICKLES ............... 23c 27-oz. Jar HUSKIES, WHOLE WHEAT FLAKES 2 pkgs. 13c BLYTH Dr. E. C. Toll was in London oh Monday, accompanied by Mr. Bertram Elliott, Student at the Westervelt School.. , The Sale of household effects of the late Mr, G, M. Chambers, was held on Saturday. Mr. Thomas Gundry, God* erich, Was the auctioneer.’ MrS. Sackrider, Of New,Liskeard, is visitirig her sister, Mrs. Wm. Bennett, Blyth Wootleen Mill is to. start the manufaetUfihg of gloves nevt month. The Turnip Wasting .Plant has had a busy season and has made a splendid start for the first year, well over fifty carloads being handled. Red Cross shipped to headquarters, Toronto, their monthly bale, consist­ ing of the following articles: for sold­ iers, 82 pair socks, 2 sweaters, 18 suits pyjamas j for refugees, 28 quilts, § lad; les* dresses, i boy’s eoat, 2 pairs child­ ren’s shoes, 5 ladies’ sweaters, 2 starv­ es, t ehitdfeh’s caps, 9 ladies* hats. Private Phil. Phillips of the Perth * 1 Special Sale Picake Shortening ?... 2 «»• 25c PALMOLIVE TOILET SOAP ...... 3 Cakes 17c 1 FRESH, CRISPI GINGER SNAPS 2 lbs. 19c Special Sale Peter Pan No. 3 Peas 2 19c AYLMER GOLDEN CORN, KERNEL...J ' ‘ FOUR O’CLOCK BLACK TEA 65c FINE OR COARSE ’ 2 16-oz. Tins 23c OATMEAL 5 Lbs. 25c Crown brand CORN SYRUP ... 39c 5-lb. Tin Special Sale Quaker Corn * Flalces 2 15cI California choice ’ LEMONS ..... 5 for 10c FRESH, CRISP RADISHES 5c Bunch California NEW CARROTS ... 2 Bchs 15c Fresh leaf LETTUCE 2 Bunches 19c Our Stock Is Fresh and Complete. Phone 161 for Prompt Deliv­ ery and Courteous Service*