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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-05-16, Page 8WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, May 16th, 1940 ■s I “The Good Shoe Store” at- in we WILLIAMS THE JEWELLER Mail orders will receive prompt attention if accompanied by self­ addressed stamped envelope. All Seats Reserved Afternoons 75c, Evenings $1,00. Tickets On Sale at Box Office each evening. iJIUL-WW ■' J! WWllBrajM.WlUWliiJIWl Matinee and Evening Showing Each Day. e EIGHT SHOP AT Show Starts at 8.00 p.m. Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows 7.45* and 9.45 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 16 th, 17 th, 18th LEW AYRES LIONEL BARRYMORE In —— ‘The Secret Of Dr. Kildare” This is the third in the series of “Dr. Kildare” pic­ tures and it is one to be seen, remembered, and talked about* ------Also ------- “Rhumba Rhythm” “Robert Benchley” “News” Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Matinee Admission: Adults 20c, Children 10c. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, May 20, 21, 22 MYRNA LOY ASTA WILLIAM POWELL In------ Another Thin Man” There are two murders, some fights, many interest­ ing characterizations,-and many situation? purely humorous in intent in this Dashiell Hammett mur­ der mystery melodrama. Also “Desert Adventure” WHITECHURCH Mr, Thos. .Morrison is making great headway with his garage, the founda­ tion’is completed. On its completion it will be known as Morrison’s garage. Previously we had reported that this garage was being built by the City Sales Service, which is not correct. Mr. Sam Hutchison, and his daugh­ ter, Mrs. Templeman, of Wingham, motored to London on Sunday, and Mrs. Stewart Scott, of Kinloss, who HASELGROVE’S LONDON STYLE PIPE The pipe without an equal. 50c Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe spent last week in Victoria Hospital there, returned home with them, to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn. Mr. Scott and children, also Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnston and son, Bobbie, of Lucknow, were visitors there on Sunday. Mrs. Harold Sparling spent the week-end in Toronto with her hus-. ■band, who was on week-end leave from Camp Borden. Misses Winnifred and Olive Farrier of Toronto spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirk, of Sea­ forth, Mr. Norman Kirk, of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs, Oliver Kirk, of Birming­ ham, Mich., and Mrs. F. L. Creighton, of Detroit, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. J. D, Beecroft. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pollock spent the week-end with their people at Pine River and Mrs. Pollock is visiting this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Fraser, of Ripley. Mr. Melvin McClenaghan, of Pine River, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr., and Mrs. Ben McClen- REVIVAL SERVICES HEAR ALEXANDER TORRIE Preacher With A Message. aghan, Doris McClenaghan, Mildred Moore, Agnes Gillespie, Mildred McClenagh- an and Clarence McClengg^ajL-niotor- ed to Grand Bend on ’Monday To ah tend the Y.P.U, convention there.. The young people of the Presbyter­ ian Church held a social evening in the church on Thursday evening last, when, .after a short program, Miss Velma Scott read an address to Mr., and Mrs. Calvin Robinson, nee Jean Purdon, and Dawson Craig presented them with an occasional chair. Both thanked the young people for their kind thoughtfulness. Games were en­ joyed* Lunch was served and a social half hour enjoyed by all. Dr. and Mrs. Harold Robinson and children, of Walkerton, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler and children, of Morris, spent Sunday with their par­ ents, Mr. and. Mrs. Wm. Robinson. Miss Gertrude Stewart, of Toronto, visited recently with her sister, Mrs, Harold Walker. Mr. Ernest Robinson’ was thrown from a horse last week, when it stumbled, and in rising it stepped on his side. He was laid up for several days. Preparatory service is being held this Friday evening in the Presbyter­ ian Church, with Communion service on Sunday. Anniversary Services will be held on Sunday, May 26th. Mr. and Mrs. Desjardines, of Ethel, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Craig, . ,Miss Annie Kennedy, who has been helping Mrs. Matt. Shackleton, Crewe, for the past few weeks, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Dav­ id Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patterson spent Saturday with Mr, Will Scott and his daughter, Manville, of Kinlough. . Mr. and Mrs. Bailie and Mr. and Mrs. Bell, of Blyth, spent Sunday at the home of their brother' Mrs. B. S. Naylor and Mrs. Naylor. This community extends best wish­ es to Miss Doreen Purdon, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Pur­ don, and Mr. Gordon Rintoul, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alec Rintoul, and to Miss Freda Rintoul, daughter of Mr.- and Mrs. Alec Rintoul, and Mr. Jas. Reid, son of the late John Reid and Mrs. Charlotte Reid, of Dungannon, who were married at 4 p.m. in Tor­ onto on Saturday, May 11th, by Rev. Gordon Rintoul, at his church there. Lyceum Threatre WINGHAM MAY 23, 24, 25 den, is ’'Spending a few days this week with his family at the-home of Mr. and Mrs; Thos. Moore. Miss Flora Coulter is having a holi­ day this 'week as her pupils in his school at Walton are laid up with the measles. .Miss Jean Coulter, R.N., of Byron Sail., near London, spent the week-end at her home here too. The young people of the Presbyter­ ian Church held their meeting Mon­ day evening with Miss Velma Scott in charge. The Scripture lesson, was read in unison, and Miss Jean Wel- wood had charge of the meditation period, Misses Janet Robinson, Mary Caution and Janet Craig led in pray­ er, Miss Agnes Robertson had the Topic, Christian ways of making and spending money. Rev. J, Pollock gave a talk on" The Church and Th,e< King® dom of God. Miss Scott’ closed the meeting with prayer. Mr. Nat Thompson of the Listowel Military Division spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. and Mrs, J. D. Beecroft, Flor­ ence and Ernest, spent Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Andrew Kirk, of Seaforth, Among the ladies of the Presbyter­ ian Church who attended the Presby- terial meeting at Brussels on Tues­ day were; Mrs. J. Pollock, Mrs, Robt. Mowbray, Mrs, Albert Patterson, Mrs. W. J.. Coulter, Mrs. Murray and Miss Grace Richardson. BLUEVALE s Wingham Baptist Church Rev. E. M. Loney, Pastor* Sunday Services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Every week night except Saturday at 7.45- The Wesleyan Revival saved England from Revolu­ tion in the 18th' Century* Godmust intervene to save England front! “The In­ vader’* today* If we except Him to hear our pray­ er we must first GET RIGHT WITH GOD* 0 LORD, REVIVE Tj^Y WORK! Mr. and Mrs, Robt. Purdon, Mar­ jorie and Archie, and <Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Curran spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Curran, of Ash­ field. Mr. Millan Moore planted out 500 little pine trees in his reforestation plot,’.on Saturday last. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute was held on Tuesday last in the Hall yith the pres­ ident, Mrs. Lance Grain, in charge. After the opening exercises, the ladies decided to hold a dance on May 31st in order to gather funds to wire the hall for hydro. Lunch will be served and the Gully Jumpers supply the music for the evening. The ladies de­ cided to have the short course in Re­ Finishing Furniture. Mrs. C. Falcon­ er and Mrs. H. Pollock were chosen as leaders in a summer contest to get new members, interesting meetings, and prompt and regular attendance. The following program -was then -giv­ en, Mrs. Walter Lott gave an interest­ ing paper on “ChalleiTfee to Labor”, mid Mrs. Grain gave a reading "The Ideal”; Miss Grace Richardson sang a solo, and Mrs. Scholtz gave'a pa£er on “The Universal Memorial”; Miss Olive Terriff gave a reading “Who Shall Be The Judge?” Mrs. R. Mow­ bray was hostess for the day and lunch and the social half-hour was much enjoyed by all. ' * The Dobbs Crushing outfit from Ar­ thur moved to Jack Purdon’s corner on the 12th of E. Wawanosh last week, and this week started crushing gravel for E. Wawanosh roads. Mr. and Mrs. .Meldrum Sandbum and family, of Turnberry, spent Sun­ day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sandburn. Mr. Harold Sparling, of Camp Bor- t Institute Ship Red Cross Work Miss Jean Elliott, the newly-elected president for this year, presided* at the monthly meeting of the Women’s In­ stitute held on Thursday afternoon in the Orange Hall. Mrs. Gallaher gave a report of the meeting of the Dist­ rict directorate, leading to a good dis­ cussion on “'Glove Making,” the sug­ gested district project. No local lead­ er was appointed. Mrs. Wickstead, Miss Florence Fowler and Miss Jean Elliott were elected delegates to the district annual to ,be held at Gorrie May 30th. Mrs. C. Tavener led in a good discussion on “Borrowing and -Lending Books.” Some suggestions were: always gut your name in a book, especially* if you are going to lend it; never lend a book that you have borrowed from someone. Mrs. Gallaher gave a report of the war work .activities, The following ' has been delivered to the Red Cross Soc­ iety at Wingham 'to be shipped; 2% doz. suits -of pyjamas, 1% doz. pneu­ monia jackets, doz. T binders, 6 ice bag covers, 2 pairs bed socks, 36 pairs socks, 4 pairs children’s bloom­ ers, 7 pairs children’s step-ins, 4 baby shirts, 7 baby jackets. Seeing and knitting were being done during the afternoon. FREE FREE Sun-Tested Wallpaper and Juaflsss Paint Wallpaper Winner - Mrs. Bowman, Wingham. Paint Winner - Mr. Clarence Allen, Wingham. ■ sI■ fl. ( ' ' ............................' MltflttlllMlHIttlllHllMMiMllttMMIlW YOUR ORDER FILLED QUICKLY — For — BRICKLAYING PLASTERING INSUL BRIC SIDING ASBESTOS SHINGLES STEEL ROOFING And SIDING Harold Thomas & Co. Brussels Phone 80x. Or leave orders at Frank Caskin- ett’s Service Station, Phone 243. All Work Done Promptly, STEM TO y STERN CHECK-UP You can .rely On our expert tendants” putting .your c ar ship-shajte condition. When say istem, to stern, we mean that you get a thorough lubricating check-up', . . a service that as­ sures your car of longer, lively life. Come in today. You’ll ap­ preciate our rapid service. BERT ARMSTRONG BOR SERVICE TRAINING IN HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND POSTURE MAM MAUK IEO'0 OF STYLEPLENTY EVERY REFINEMENT IN SHOE MAKING Economy af These Prices qa t« $3=s GREER’S Your Requirements For SILVERWARE, WATCHES, CLOCKS, DIAMONDS, ETC. . . V. .. ... Should', be filled Now, before the \ ' expected ride iff sales tax. Our stock is at your disposal, so fill in at the present low prices. Special Service at Presbyterian Church Rev. F.. G. Fowler conducted a spec­ ial Mother's Day service ’in Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday morn­ ing, using the story of Moses and his. mother as a text,, and showing some ways in which children can repay their mothers.. During the service Miss Ileane- McKinney was presented with a certificate' for the repeating of' the primary catechism, A suitable an­ them was rendered by the Choir, and: a solo “MyxMother’s-. Prayer” by Allan' Ramsay. The Church was fragrant with the decorations'- of roses and hya­ cinths. Next Sunday,, the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be observed, Preparatory Service: the preceding Fri­ day evening. Children Baptized The Mother’s Day. programme as prepared by the Religious Educational Council, was carried' out in full in the United Church with the Sunday School Superintendent W. J. Johnston in charge. The theme: “Having Christ In Our Homes” was- told in story, "Christ is -o-ur Guest” by Mrs. Earl Hamilton. Scripture: passages were read by Jean McLennan and Melville Jermyn. During the service the ordin­ ance of baptism was; observed. The following children were baptized: Murray Barnard Joihnston, Kathleen Johnston, Helen Elliott, Donald El­ liott, Elva Joan Turvey and Allan Larder. The address was given by-the pastor, Rev. C. Tavener. A solo was contributed by Mrs. Jack Wickstead. The church was beautifully decorated for the service.. In both the Churches in the village, the attendance was_ large and the off­ erings were better than other years. Mr. Tavener and Mr. Fowler both made reference to the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. Foot Bone Fractured Charles F. Johnston, 1st Con., Mor­ ris, met with an unfortunate accident at his home recently. A horse with which he was working, stepped on his foot, breaking a bone. The injured ’ member was put in a cast. It will be some weeks before Mr. Johnston will be able to resume his farm duties. George Donaldson, (Mrs. R. Hutch­ eson and Miss. Sanderson, of Toronto, spent the week-end at their home hehe. J. J. Sellars, Morris, has returned home after spending some weeks with his daughter, Mrs. R, C. MacLean, at Waubaushene. * We carry a complete line of 'fio&a*9 Products — Enamels, Interior Gloss, Velvets, Exeterior Paints, Floor Enamels, Floor Paints, also Varnish and Floor Wax. WILKINSON’S WALLPAPER SHOP at Guelph attending the graduation of their youngest son from, the Ontario Veterinary; College. They were accom­ panied by George Johnston. The par­ ty spent ^the week-end with Dr. and Mrs. Hetherington at Brampton. _■ Mrs. Pearl Kaine, R’.N.,. of Gorrie, who has been nursing Miss Mary Black for the past three weeks, has returned to her, home. (Miss Hollman, of Fordwich, is now in attendance. Rev. W*. A. Cameron, D.D., secre­ tary of the Board of Missions of the Ptes-bytetian Church in Cahada, call- ed on Rev. F, G. Fowler* and Mrs, Fowler, dh Saturday evening. Mi*, ahd Mrs. C. Hetherington, of Bluevale f6ad, arid two daughters, Mrs. Thompson, ei .Teeswater, and Mrs. S. H. Gallaher, of Bluevale, were PHONE 161 SWAN MATCHES. Miss Ruby Duff, Dietitian at the Woman’s College Hospital, Toronto, spent the week-end with his sister, 'Miss Mary Duff. % Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wettlaufer for the week-end included their son, Jack, in training at Galt; Lloyd *and Marie Wettlaufer, Blyth, and Mr. R. Winters, of Tillsonburg. Miss Helen Mowbray, of Lucknow, visited with Miss Margaret Messer. PROMPT DELIVERY WITHIN YOUR BUDGET. 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