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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-09-05, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WIKGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, Sept. 5th, 1940 WATCH REPAIRS DAYS 99 Are Here AgainWilliam’s Jewellery Official C.N.R. Watch Inspector For Satisfaction ;T$a-ve .your Watch pr Clock re­ paired at i Show Starts at 8.00 p,m. except Saturday. Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 7,45 and 9.45 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, September 5, 6, 7th DOROTHY LAMOUR ROBERT PRESTON — In — “TYPHOON A jungle fire and a typhoon make the lives of pearl hunters difficult on the South Sea Islands. The picture is photographed isa colour. > Also “Blue Barron” “Sport Subject” “News” Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, September 9, 10, 11 JACK BENNY “ROCHESTER” ANDY DEVINE PHIL HARRIS ► •«< • 9? in A comedy with song that features the stars of the Jell-O radio program. “Rochester” sings the song “My My” Also “MARCH OF TIME” and “Sport Subject” WHITECHURCH Mrs. A. Fallahay and daughter, Vera, Mrs. Lapsworth and daughter. Jean, all of Toronto, spent the week­ end with the former’s sister, Mrs. Bert Thompson and other relatives. Mr. Alex. Anderson, Rev. Robert Barbour and Mr. Wm. Wheeler, Tor­ onto, are spending their annual vaca­ tion in this vicinity and boarding with Mr. Bert Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. George Mowat and four children, and her sister, Miss Dorothy Caskanette, all of Kitchener, also Miss Teresa Caskinette, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Caskinette, Kinloss. Mrs. Alma Campbell and daughter, Barbara, and Miss Kate Hazelwood, London, spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ross, and their son, Mr. George Ross, Toronto, spent the week-end at home. Miss Verna Game and. Mr. Bob Watt", Toronto, spent the week-end with his sisters, at the home of Mr. Wm. Barbour, and Miss Genevieve Watt accompanied them to her home in Toronto Monday. Miss Lettie Fox, who spent the past few weeks at Temagami, returned home last Saturday, and Miss Kate Smith, who has been staying with Mrs. Fox, returned to her home in Hamilton on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Austin and son, of Welland, spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Robert Stewart and with other relatives in this com­ munity. Miss Nellie McGee, Torono, spent the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leask McGee. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Kirk, of Bir­ mingham, Mich., visited on Wednes­ day last with his mother, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft. Mr. and Mrs. Alec Shields, Windsor, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Sam McBurney, and with his fa­ ther, Mr. John Shiells; Donald and Jack, who had spent the past week with relatives here, returned home on Sunday to Windsor. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Stokes, of Glenannan, and Miss Mary and Han­ nah Stokes, and Mrs. Austin, of Bel­ more, spent Suday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGee and with other E. Wa- wanosh relatives. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Cross and fam- Round Trip Rail Bargain From WINGHAM SEPT. 6 - 7 To OTTAWA MONTREAL QUEBEC $9.20 $10.55 $14.55 Three Rivers $12.75 Ste Anne de Beaupre $15*15 First train from Toronto 11.15 p.m. Sept. 6 Return Limit — Sept. 9 Not good on 3 p.m. trains from Ottawa and Montreal. TO THE MARITIMES - SEPT. 5 All Canadian Pacific Stations in New Brunswick All Dominion Atlantic Ry. Stations in Nova, Scotia For limits, detailed service, etc. Consult Agents —- Procure Handbill Not Good Return On 3 P.M. Train From Montreal . CANADIAN PACIFIC LADIES’ NEW FALL CREPE HOSE Just Arrived We carry a large stock of Chiffon and Service Weight to choose from. The Price In The Lions Program Was In Error. Z £ Dry Cleaners * Hy, of Walkerton, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McLean. Miss Eva Wilson, Palmers­ ton, has been visiting with her aunt, Mrs. McLean, for the past two weeks and on Sunday returned home with her parents* Mr. and Mrs.-. Roy Wil­ son and her sister, who spent the day here, Mr. and Mrs, Harvey Linde and Robert, of Hanover, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Erb, of Culross, spent Sun­ day with Mr, and Mrs. Tom Gaunt. Mr. Roy McInnis, who has been working in Toronto,, spent the week­ end with his wife and family, at the home of her parents, JMr. and Mrs. John Kennedy. Mr, and Mrs. John Griffin and son, Lawrence, of Detroit, have been vis­ iting for two weeks with her broth­ ers, the McMillan Brothers, and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Griffin and daughter, Lorraine, of Detroit, also spent the week-end with the family here, On Sunday, the brothers, Jack, Joe, Miles and Pat, with their wives and families, and their sisters, the Griffin families, visited with relatives at Walkerton, having a family re-union, before the visitors left for their home at Detroit. Mrs. Stafford, of Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Wood, of Oswego, N.Y., and Mrs. Hymer and her sister from New­ ton, visited on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. J. F, McLean. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brogden of In- gersol, spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Fred Newman, and the Newman children, who had been visiting there, returned home. Mr. and Mrs, Lome Johnston and her mother, Mrs. Wm. Plunkett, Ash­ field, also Mrs. Milton Sherriff and her son, Alvin, of Hamilton, were guests on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier. Mrs. Henderson and her daughter, Mrs. John Purdon and her son, Carl, of Powasson, spent the week-end with Miss C. Laidlaw, while Mrs. Piper and son, Amel, and Mr. John Purdon went on to visit with the former’s sister, Mrs. Ab. Cameron, Ashfield. Mr. Tom Morrison, who signed up as an airplane mechanic, at London, received word to report on Tuesday morning. Mrs. Jas. Snowden, and her niece, Miss Beatrice McQuillan returned from visiting with relatives at Ham­ ilton on Saturday last. .Misses Winnifred and Olive Farrier left on Monday to commence the fall term at their school at Toronto, and Mr. Carman Farrier is teaching at Glenannan this year. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Curran and four children, of Crewe, spent Sunday at the home of his brother, Mr. James Curran. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Robinson, Til- sonburg, spent Sunday jvith their rela­ tives in East and West Wawanosh. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coulter, Mr..'and Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw and family, Mr. and . Mrs. Jas. Falconer and family, iMr. 1 Joe Laidlaw, Annie and Mary, and ■ Mr. John and Miss C. Laidlaw, and j Mrs. Henderson. Mrs. Purdon and her daughter, spent Sunday at the home . of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Vincent, West- ; field. Mr. and Mrs.' Cecil Adams, Bar- ; bara and Mary Lou, of Toronto, who are holidaying at Bruce Beach, spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Gor­ don Elliott, and Mr. and Mrs. James Moffat, Wingham, visited there Tues­ day last. Mr. and Mrs. Whitlaw and Miss May Stewart, Hamilton, visited on Monday with Mrs. A. Fox and Miss Lettie. Dr. Harold Robinson, Walkerton, spent Wednesday last with his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson, and Mr. and Mrs. John Kilpatrick and family, of Lucknow, spent Sunday there. Mr. Jack McLean and Mr. Fred Lott spent the week-end at the Tor­ onto Exhibition. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Henderson, Lucknow, Mrs. Lance Grain, and Mrs. Jack Currie, of Wingham, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kennedy and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ken­ nedy, of Sarnia. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. MacDonald, of Guelph, ,Miss Tena Moffatt, Toronto, and ited Jas. and can there. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Casemore and family, of Forest, Spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Case­ more, Turnberry, and with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Casemore here. Little Shirley and Beverly Casemore spent a few days with their aunt, Mrs. Ed Marsh, Wingham Junction. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pollock, who have been visiting with their parents, at Pine River, returned home Sun­ day. Billie Boyd, Ann McInnis, Betty McNeil and Isabel Elliott started off to school on 'Tuesday'. The regular monthly 'meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held btt Tuesday next in the hall, with Mrs. Geo. McClenaghati and Mrs. T. Moore as hostesses. This is the grand- mothers’ meeting. The motto is — Make new friends but keep the old, The first are silver, the latter, gold. The grandmothers will display their first photo Jor the roll-call. There will be a prize for the one who brings the most visitors, and a surprise for each grandmother. A special paper will be given on pioneer women of Canada. Mr. and Mrs, George McClenaghan and family, and Miss Verna Purdon, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ mer Nicholson of Auburn. Mrs. David Knight, of Marlette, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cole, of Lucknow, spent Friday last with Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan. iMr. and Mrs. Elwood Barbour and family, of Fordyce, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Petta- piece and Kenneth, who had been vis­ iting there, returned home with his parents. Miss May Wightman accompanied Miss Genevieve Watt and Donald to their home, in Toronto Monday. BELGRAVE Honour Classmate and Elect Officers A very pleasant evening was spent on Tuesday night last week, when the girls of the Excelsior class of Knox United Church Sunday School met at the home .of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler in Morris in honor df their daughter, Ruth, a member of the class. The girls who had gathered at the home, completely surprised their guest of the evening when she return­ ed home from an afteroon visit with an aunt and entered the darkened room where the class was assembled. Ruth also leaves soon, to train for a nurse in Victoria Hospital, London, was presented with a shower of Hand­ kerchiefs by her friends, who wished her the best in her new work. Ruth thanked all for the gifts in a few well chosen words. Various games were enjoyed. The class also held its election of officers for the coming year when the following were elected: President, Barbara Michie; Vice Pres., Thelma McGuire; Sec.-Treas., Edith McClen- aghan; Lookout Com., Lois McGuire, Mabe! I. Coultes; Visiting Com., Ruth Nethery and Mae Frisby. Lunch was served by the girls and a social even­ ing was brought to a close. Mr. and Mrs. R. Yule and Berna returned on Saturday from a two weeks’ holiday spent in a.trip to Van­ couver. Misses Martha and Gertie Arm­ strong and Roy Armstrong, AVindsor, spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. W. Armstrong. Gordon Martin, who spent two weeks with relatives here, has return­ ed to Georgetown. The Anniversary Services at Bel­ grave United Church will be held on Mrs. Robt. Craik, Teeswater, vis- on Friday with their aunt, Mrs. McGregor and on Sunday, Mr. Mrs. Jack Moffatt and Mr. Dun- MacGregor, of Teeswater, visited LIGHTERS & PIPES FRESH TOBACCOS And MAGAZINES — At — Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe Sunday, Sept. 22nd, at 11 a.m. and at 7,30 with Rev. M. C. Macdonald^ of Toronto, as preacher for the day. An augmented and specially trained choir under the leadership of Miss Velma Wheeler, will lead the musical part of the service. Mr. and Mrs. A. Craig,, Miss C. Craig and Miss N. Brown, of Detroit, and Miss K. Townend, London, were visitors over the holiday at the Manse, Mr. Cameron Geddes, of Chatham, spent last week at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wells, Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gedde? were Mr. and Mrs. Jos, Little, Seaforth, Miss Olive Geddes and Mr, W, Travers, of Tor­ onto, The following were guests with Mr, and Mrs, Alec Porterfield, Marnoch, last week: Mrs. Ernest Qeddes daughter, Mary, of Seaforth; Mr. Mrs. R. S. Code, Toronto; Mr. Mrs. C, F, Kennedy, Windsor; and Mrs. Frank Cook and daughter, Audrey, and Miss S, Chamney, Carl­ ton Place; Mrs. W. C. Laidlaw, Blyth; Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Gedde's and Mary, Jeannie and Jack, of London; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Laidlaw and family, Wingham, and Mrs. George Powell, Blyth, visited there Monday. Mrs. J. A. Brandon has returned home after visiting with friends in London for a week. Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson and son, John, also Mr. Alex. Thompson, of Toronto, Have returned home after visiting for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vincent and other rela­ tives. Billy Jones, who has spent the past two months with Mr. and Mrs. Mar­ tin Grasby, returned to Toronto on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. MacKenzie and family spent a couple of days in Tor­ onto. Mrs. Jas. Young has returned home after spending some time in BLUEVALE ■» and and and Mr, Detroit. Services servicesanniversary Bluevale United Church Rev. Frank Gilbert, of the guest speaker. The United Church Anniversary Successful were held in on Sunday. Walton, was theme of his morning sermon was, “The demands of the Christian Life”. In the evening Rev. C. Tavener, pas­ tor of the church, and Rev. F. G. Fow­ ler, of Knox Presbyterian Church, as­ sisted in the service. Mr. Gilbert spoke from Isaiah on “Difficulties of the Church and How They are Over­ come.” The music was in charge of the organist, Mrs. W. J. Johnston. Solo parts were taken by Mrs. J. Wickstead, Miss Isobel McKinnon and Miss church was beautifully decorated with flowers. Dorothy Aitken. The Institute To Meet Sept. 12th ' The regular meeting of the Wom­ en’s Institute will be held on Thurs­ day afternoon, Sept. 12th at t.he home of Mrs. Wickstead, a 2.30. Roll Call, An interesting fact about my family tree. Motto, Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievements tomorrow. The pro­ gramme will be on Historical Re­ search. A paper on The Boyhood Home of Ralph Connor, will be given by Mrs. Jloy Turvey. A paper will be given on “Paisley Shawls”. Will any­ one who has a Paisley shawl, kindly bring it for exhibition at the meeting. Visitors- are always welcome. Leaders in style and comfort are these brand new lines —- we think they’re just about the smart­ est yet. Extra fine yarns in surprisingly heavy weight garments for boys and girls and grown-ups. Boys’ Suits — bright sweaters with plain, button- on trousers and real braces. . Sizes 2, 3, 4........................................2.95 Separate Sweaters.............................79c up Girls’ Sweaters — up to date styles for girls 6-14 in lovely wools.................................1.95 - 2.39 Misses’ and Women’s Styles — A complete range of sizes and distinctive new patterns . 2.50 to 4.951 KING'S Louise and Gilbert McEachern, Mt. Forest, have returned home after spending some weeks with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Gar- niss. Frank Fowler has returned to Lon­ don after spending the summer vaca­ tion with Elmir and Miss Florence Fowler. The Public School here re-opened Tuesday following the summer vaca­ tion. There are twenty-six names car­ ried from last spring and seven be­ ginners. Mr. Duncan Stewart, Strat­ ford, a Normal graduate this year, is the teacher. Henry Fowler and family, Hilda, Joe and Birk, of London, spent the week-end with Elmir and Miss Flor­ ence Fowler. Miss Martha Kaine, Gorrie, is visit­ ing her cousin, Mrs. Arthur Shaw. Mrs. Jno. Mustard, Morris Town­ ship, and Mr. and Mrs. John Geddes, of Belgrave, spent Sunday with Miss Martha Fraser and Mrs. Robertson. Miss .Cosens, Toronto, is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. Tavener, at the United Church manse. Miss Rhoda Robertson, who is at­ tending a commercial school in Tor­ onto, is a holiday visitor with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. William Robert­ son. ’ Visitors during the past week with Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McKinnon were has the Mr. and Mrs. J. Patterson, daughter, Rettabelle, son Dick, of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Smith, Mr. Doug­ las MacEwen, of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Rand, daughters, Muriel, Aud­ rey and Retta, of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. E. Lemck, daughter, Margery, of Chesley; Mrs. H. McKinnon and son Dune, of Brussels. Miss Isabel McKinnon, who been holidaying with her parents past two weeks, has returned to Wat­ erloo. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marshall, Lis- towel, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and iMrs. A. D. Smith. Miss Marie Wettlaufer, Lloyd WettTaufer, Blyth, and R. Winters, Tillsonb-urg, spent Labor Day with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wettlaufer. Miss Norma McKee, of Montreal, spent a few days with her grandpar­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Curtis. Mr. and Mrs. Les. Clark, of Port Rowan, were week-end visitors with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Shiell. Real Devotion An old lady of seventy, returning after sixty years’ absence to her nat­ ive Scottish village, called on a friend of her youth, now ninety. Said she—“Though I’ve been lang awa'y, an’ I have na written ye, I’ve never forgotten ye. I’ve looked regu­ larly to see your death in the papers.” PHONE 161 To Be Ship’s Cook * The following taken from the towel Banner, refers to a former dent of Bluevale. Mrs. Jane C. coner left on ‘Wednesday for Mont­ real where she has accepted a position as cook on the S.S. Glenross running between Montreal and Fort William. Miss Leia Hyslop, of Wroxeter, ac­ companied her and will act as her as­ sistant on the same boat. The posi­ tion will last for three months. PROMPT DELIVERY SHOP AT resi- Fal- EYES EXAMINED— GLASSES FITTED—. AT MODERATE PRICES. R. A. Reid R. 0 Eyesight Specialist Wingham Office At Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 th noon. Renewed Consecration Necessary The regular Sunday morning serv­ ice in Knox Presbyterian Church was conducted by Rev. F. G. Fowler. He spoke from the text “We retired all of us to the wall, every one to his own work" fitting to the first Sunday following vacation. He stressed the importance and necessity of a renew­ ed consecration to God and the Church. Next Sunday will be a spec­ ial prayer Service in accordance with the request of His Majesty King George VL Mrs. F. G*. Fowler was the guest speaker at a special W.|M.S. meeting at the Presbyterian Church, Ethel, on Sunday evening. Fractured Wrist While Mrs. Milton McVittie, Flint, Mich,, was visiting at the home of Mr; and Mrs. Walter Davidson, She met with an accident. Following the heavy rain on Friday she slipped on a wet verandah Step ahd suffered a fractured wrist. She was taken to the Winghatrt Nospital for Sri X-ray. Mr. and Mrs. McVittie expect to return to their home at Flint on Monday. ALLEN’S APPLE JUICE .............. 8-oz. tin 5c NEW CLOVER HONEY................4 lb. pail 55c ,BLUE BOY COFFEE .. ................... 39c lb. DAVIE’S EASY SPREAD CHEESE ____..... 17c >/2 lb. pkg. XXX Blended or Spirit VINEGAR .. Gallon .. 39c 14-CUT RUBBER I HEAVY ZINCRINGS 3 dozen 15c 1 RINGS 27c dozen Special Miracle Whip SALAD DRESSING SWANDOWN CAKE FLOUR ...... 27c pkg. IODIZED OR PLAIN SALT.................. 8c 2-Ib. box t 19c 32 oz. Jar 49c CALUMET BAKING POWDER_____19c 12-oz. tin WHOLE MIXED PICKLING SPICE ... 29c lb. York Pure Pork Sausage ,,. Dumarts Chicken Roll.......... Macaroni and Cheese Loaf .. 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