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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-05-09, Page 8S3BWHHBP PAG1? EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, May 9th, 1940H> '>■ * Show Starts at 8.00 p.m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 7.45 and 9,45 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 9th, 10th, Uth NANCY KELLY RANDOLPH SCOTT CESAR ROMERO 9f How a sure-shot he-man proved the scourge of Ari­ zona's early bad men and brought law enforce­ ment on wild Tombstone. Also "Pictorial” "Novelty” "Robert Behchley” "News” Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Matinee Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, May 13, 14th, 15th SIDNEY TOLER PHYLLIS BROOKS In t “Charlie Chan In Reno” Charlie Chan solves another murder. Also "Charley Chase” "Traveltalk” "Newsreel Cameraman” WHITECHURCH Mr. Harry McClenaghan, Edith and Billie, of Belgrave, spent Sunday at the home of his brother, Mr. Robert McClenaghan. Mrs. Grain, with other relatives spent Sunday at the home of her sis-, ter, Mrs. Bert Kennedy, of Toronto. Mr. Charlie Lever has been suffer­ ing very much during the past week with a severe attack of sciatica. Miss Pauline Inglis, who spent the winter in Toronto with her sisters, Mrs. Flannigan and Mrs. Sim, return­ ed home last week. Mr. B. S. Naylor is holding a sale of his farm stock on Thursday, May 16th. He purposes retiring from the farm which he has rented to (Mr. Fred Newman. A number of the High School pup­ ils are now motoring to school each day with Donald Ross. Mr. and Mrs. John Falconer, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Welwood and her sis­ ter, Mrs. Arthur Cronin and little son, all of Caledon, spent the week-end with the former’s sons, Mr. Cecil and Mr.' Jas. Falconer, and with Mr. Fal­ coner’s brother, Mr. George Falcon­ er, of Culross, Staintoii Hardware Uta ------And------ FARMERS’ SUPPLY HOUSE Garden Supplies, Tools, Household Needs 14 in. Four Blade Ball Bearing Lawn Mower $6.95 Bamboo Law Rakes Strong and light ... 23c Garden Rake 14 Tooth..................59c ° Trimo Pruning Shears 39c to 89c Turf Edger .. 79c Spading Fork 4 prong, strapped handle 99c Step Ladders 5 Ft. $1.49, 6 Ft. $1.79 FREE Sun-Tested Wallpaper and Paint Wallpaper Winner - Mrs. Roy Sanderson, Bluevale. Paint Winner - Mr. Frank Sturdy, Wingham. , We Have Several Wallpaper Specials. Regular 25c for 19c» Faint and Wallpaper is our specialty. Let us help you with your decorating problems. WILKINSON'S WALLPAPER SHOP Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier, Car­ man and. Clifford, -spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Sam Reid, of Ashfield, who was celebrating a birthday. Mr. Albert Coultes commenced cement work on the foundation of the new City Sales Service garage here, and has quite a few men helping with the work. Mrs. Wm. Dawson and (Mrs. A. E. Pardon .attended the wedding dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Pur- don on Saturday. Miss Flora Coulter, of Walton, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W, J. Coulter. Mr. Jas, Steele and son of Goderich visited with his aunt, Mrs. Jas. Cor­ nelius, . Mr, Stanley Moore, of Caledon, vis­ ited recently at the home of his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moore. Miss Lorna McClenaghan, of Glen­ coe, and .Mr. Melvin McClenaghan, of Pine River, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Ben Me-, Clenaghan. Mrs. Arthur Moore spent a day last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Basil Thompson, of Caledon. The meeting of the Presbytery and the W.M.S. Presbyterial of the Pres­ byterian Church is being held May 14th in Brussels. - The Women’s Institute are holding their meeting this Tuesday instead of May 14th. The following was shipped- from -the local Red Cross Society with the Wingham Society last week: 65 pairs of sox, 7 pr. yrristlets, 9 scarfs, 1 hot water bottle cover, 27 ice-cap covers, .12 suits pyjamas, 2 suits of children’s •underwear, 1 quilt. Quite a lot of interest was centred 1 on Monday morning around a Chev- I rolet sedan which had come from the j east on Sunday night and had left the road after passing the guard fence in front of Mr. Keiswater’s swamp field, and settled upright in the ditch in the water. The top was on a level with- the road, but apparently none of the occupants of the car had been injured. . Mr. Jas. E. Robinson and Frances, of- Wingham, visited on Sunday with Mr. J. D. Beecroft. They have pur­ chased a new Terraplane sedan. The regular weekly meeting of the young people of the Presbyterian Church was held on Monday evening with Miss Velma Scott in charge. -Miss Mary Caution read the Scripture lesson and Miss Janet Craig led in prayer. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Newman gave an interesting talk on Dr. Gren­ fell and his missionary work in Lab­ rador, and Miss Scott gave a talk on the work of Miss Margaret Strang Savage of Peace River, Alta. The Y.P.U. of the United Chui^ch on Monday evening was in charge of Miss Mildred Moore. Mrs. Lott read the Scripture lesson and Mildred Mc­ Clenaghan led in prayer. Mrs. J. S. Falconer read a poem, “O Holy City, seen of John” and Miss Genevieve Watt gave a talk on the theme, "A New Heaven and a New -Earth”. The topic, “Forward with Canadian Youth” was taken by Glifford Laidlaw and J. D. Beecroft. Plans were made for a car load of. young people to attend the 'Y. P. U. Convention at Grand I Bend next Monday. paper on the chapter of the study book dealing with the educational needs and advancement in India. The people are being educated in practical farming and marketing, health and sanitation, also home economics. Much is being accomplished in the up­ lift of the women of India. Religious faith is helping to abolish superstitu* tion, Mrs. F. G. Fowler closed the meeting with prayer. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■g ■ *4,1 117 * • . mhw-tobui E Dresses Martha Washington Mother Ladies’ Aid Meets The Eadies’ Aid held a .short busi­ ness meeting presided over by the president, Mrs. Harvey Robertson. The society decided to hold a garden party on the Tuesday evening follow­ ing the anniversary services. The fol­ lowing ladies were appointed to act as a program committee: Mrs. H, Robertson (convener), Mrs, Archie Messer and Mrs. Walter Smillie, Rev. F. G. Fowler and Mrs. Fowler and New Cotton House Dresses and nov­ elty Cotton summer Wash Dresses. Ex­ tra smart styles in this famous line of dresses. Full range of sizes. From — ISARD’S Beautiful Purses $1.00 Umbrellas $1.50 to $2.95 Silk Hosiery 85c - $1.00 Collar and Cuff Sets 69c Flowers ..,29c - 69c Fancy Gloves $1.00 ISARD’S WOMtEN’S WEAR BLUEVALE Plan Gardens Party Mrs;. S. N. Gallaher presided over a business session of the Woman's As­ sociation of the United Church on Thursday afternoon, the chief item of business being the decision) to- hold the annual garden party in June. Mrs. Gallaher and Mrs. J.. Wickstead were named a committee’ to arrange a pro­ gram.. During the afternoons two quilts were quilted! for the: missionary bale. W.M.S. Group Hear of India The W.M.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church held an interesting meeting at the church on Tbtrnsdhiy afternoo.n, .with the presideut» Mrs; J. J. Elliott, in the chair. Mrs. R.. F. Garniss read., for the Scripture message, Psalm. 91, and explained’, it as a war-time psalm,, most suitable for the present times Mrs. Harvey Robertson led in prayer and two new members were received. Miss Olive Scott in speaking on Cur­ rent Events, mentioned the passing of Miss Jessie Patsons, some resigna­ tions and new appointments among missionary workers and some ideas gathered from the Provincial W.M.S. meeting. The Glad Tidings prayer was offered by Mrs. R< McMurray. Mrs. Raymond Elliott read a very fine 4•• I and Summer Crepes. Navy, Rose, Sky Blue and Printed Materials; in cool, crease resisting dresses. $6.95 to $12.50 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■<* Messrs.' Robertson, Smillie and Mess­ er were added to the 'committee. The president closed the meeting with prayer. On Friday evening the Y. P. U. of the United Church held a most suc­ cessful social to close the winter ser­ ies of meetings* .The President, W. Blackmore acted as chairman and introduced^he fol­ lowing numbers. A reading, Miss Margaret Curtis; Solos by 'Rev. C. Tavener and Ross Smith and a duet by Miss Daisy Holmes and Mrs. Earl Hamilton. Novel games were enjoyed and the serving of delicious refreshments brought a pleasant evening to a close. . Mr, George Mathers has disposed of his dwelling house in the village to Mr, James Peacock of Morris Township, Mr. Mathers has not been in good health during the winter months, and intends making his home with his son Wilbur and Mrs. Math­ ers at Dublin. Mr. and MrS. J. Nicholson, Wing­ ham and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wheeler of Belgrave, spent Sunday with Mrs. Robt. Nicholson. Mr., and Mrs. Wilbur Mathers and two- daughters of. Dublin, visited on Sunday with Mr. George Mathers. Mr., and Mrs; R.. C Mann of Strat­ ford, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W.. Mann.. Mr., and Mrs.. W.. Little and daugh­ ter, Miss- Jessie;, were Sunday visitors with Rev.. F.. GL. Fowler and Mrs. Fowler;. Mrs, ML. L.. Aftlcerr of Hollen and Miss ines, Duff.. A reading was given by Doreen Vin­ cent, and iMiss Josephine Weir, Of Auburn, rendered a solo, accompanied by Winnifred Campbell. The topic on "The sea is His for He made it” was given- by Miss Bernice Lawson, Au­ burn. The Jr, Quartette, Messrs. Douglas- Campbell, Norman McDow­ ell, Ll’oyd Walden, Harvey McDow­ ell, rendered a number accompanied by Winnifred Campbell. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. Mr. Wm. Johnston, of Blyth, had his hay’ press at Mr. Fred J. Cook’s last week, pressing hay. A number of Westfield people at­ tended the Strasser-Craig wedding at Auburn. Mr. R’. R. Redmond was a London visitor on’ Sunday. *Mr. and Mrs. Norman McDowell and children visited on Sunday with Mrs. Osbal'dfeston, of • Goderich. A number from this vicinity attend­ ed the sale on Saturday of Mrs. J. J. Mason, of Blyth. Owing to the wet weather last week the farmers have not been able to do much work on! the land. Be still, and know that I am God, —Psalms 46:101. ' BUY RESERVED SEATS NOW! KACH.Y AS SHOWN, IN FAMED ATLANTA 1 PMMffiwr _ _ _ _ _„ J This production will; not'ba shwnMywiwro except at «dranced prices...ae teaat util 1941 GONE WITH THE WIND — AT — Lyceum Threatre WINGHAM Dorothy Aitken of St. Cather- Missspent tfr.ee week-end with WESTFIELD Miss Mae: Tunney, of Brantford, spent tlie weelc-ertd with her cousin, Airs.. Walter Cook. Mr., and Airs. Norman McDowell were Wing.ham visitors recently. Air;, and Airs.. Charles Straughan, of Auburn’,, visited on Sunday with Air. W. HL. Campbell. Mr.. McKenzie Webb, of the 12th of West Wawanosh, has secured the; Clydesdale stallion Prince Marathonr,. formerly owned -by the late J. E. Elji's,. for the season of 1940. The Sacrament of the Lord’s Ship^. per was administered on Sunds^y- ihi the Westfield United Church with 92 partaking of it. There was also. a. re> ception of new members when 14 of' -the junior boys and girls took the- vows of the Church, namely,, HelgDi McGill, Dorothy Govier, Dprothy Mo Vittie,, Phyllis Cook, Roberta. McVk- tie, Bill Bu.chanan, Ralph Rodger, Ed­ die Taylor, Arnold Cook, Murray Mc­ Dowell, Elmer Mason, Clifford Walsh, Donald, Snell, Ross Radford- The. W.M.S. Heidi their annual quilt- I ing on Wednesday last. A pot luck ^Ttie Good. 81100 Store” i dinner was served to 20 ladies. There I were 29 present in the afternoon, five quilts Were quilted for the mission ~......~..*---------------------------------------- bale. Visitors at the home of Mrs. J. E. Ellis oh Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Jason Ellis and children, of Seaforth Mrs. J. D. Elsley, Mir. Ellis Elsley and Miss Lois Elsley, of near Lis- towet The regular meetlngf of the Y.F.U. was held on Wednesday evening with about thitty present- 'fhe program tvaa prepared iby Marjorie McVittie, and the meeting was led by Mildred Thornton with Hilda Black presiding at the piano. The Scripture lesson was read by Eva Vincent from Psalm 107. Rev. H; C. Wilson led in prayer, fol­ lowed by the Lord's Prayer In unison, GREER'S HASELGROVE’S LONDON STYLE PIPE The pipe without an equal. 56c Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe Your Requirements For SILVERWARE, WATCHES, CLOCKS, DIAMONDS, ETC. Should be tilled Now, before the expected rise in sales tax. Out* stock is nt your disposal, so till In at the present low prices^ WILLIAMS * THE JEWELLER Give RANKINS Or Smiles ’n Chuckles CANDY MOTHERS DAY Queens Coffee Shop MAY 23, 24, 25 Matinee and. Evening, Showing Each. Dhy. All Seats; Reserved Afternoons, 75c;, Evenings $1.00. Tickets On; Sale: at Bdx Office t each, evening. 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