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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-09-12, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE'TIMES Thursday, Sept. J 2th, 1940 Show Starts at 8.00 p.m. except Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 745 and 945 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, September 12, 13, 14 JANE WITHERS JOE BROWN JR. “HIGH SCHOOL” The boys thought school was swell when Jane be­ came Queen of the Campus. ------Also ——■ • ' “Edgar Kennedy Comedy” “Traveltalk” “News” Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 17, 18th ----- SPECIAL ------ ■ 1 SELZNICK INTERNATIONAL ■■ REBECCA starring LAURENCE OLIVIER JOAN FONTAINE Directed by ALFRED HITCHCOCK Produced by DAVID O. SELZNICK who mode "GONE WITH THE WIND" Releojed thru UNITED ARTISTS t 1 Also “Walt Disney Cartoon” Because of the sus­ pense created by the author, this picture should be seen from the beginning. It starts at 8.00 p.m. ford, and her mother, Mrs. Thomas Uoble, of Blyth, visited on Friday with Mrs. A. Emerson. Mr, Robert Mowbray and McKen­ zie have been working on a house at Kitchener, •i 3?his community extends sympathy to Mr. Adam Robertson and his fam­ ily in their bereavement, Mrs. Rob­ ertson had recovered nicely from a slight stroke a‘few months ago, and then last Tuesday suffered another attack, from which she didn’t rally. The W.M.S. ladies of Whitechurch, Calvin and Langside Presbyterian Churches are holding a united meet­ ing at the hohie of Mrs. John Rich­ ardson this Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs, Walter Taylor of Windsor, sp,ent the week-end at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Leask McGee. Mr. Mac McNeil left last Monday to be a driver batman to Major Stan­ berry at Carling Heights, London and Mr. Thos. Morrison left on Monday to work as a mechanic. Mr. ^Jim Martin has been , laid up with a bad attack of arthritis lately, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Robinson, Port Burwell, and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Rob­ inson, Tilsonburg, spent the week-end with their East and West Wawanosh relatives, and Mr. Thos. Robinson re­ turned with them for a weeks visit among his family there. Miss Ruth Thompson of Lucknow spent the week-end with Miss Ruth Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Perris Pennigton and family of Culross, spent Sunday with her'brother, Mrs. Wendell Taylor. Mrs. Arthur Moore visited on day last week with her daughter, Basil Thompson of Caledon. GLOVES for FALL ’ v.As future shipments of j Ijench kiH '"gi'Qv|| ^re extremely uncertain, we suggest that you get your new Fall gloves be­ fore stocks are 'depleted, Trefousse Gloves — a really beautiful French Kid — Black, Brown, Navy.....................2,95 Other fine kids 2.25, 2,50 Black Suedes ...., 2.25 Tailored Capeskin . 1,75 t on Sunday morning was conducted by Mr, Harry Hopper, of Wingham, The service in Bluevale will be cancelled I next Sunday on account of the annL 3 ^vprsary services at Ebenezer United ^•Church.. Rev, ■ F, Fowler conducted ,the service in Knox Presbyterian Church and in accordance with the command of His Majesty King George VI, spec­ ial prayer was offered for the British Empire, The choir contributed an an­ them “'Tis The Blessed Hour of Prayer,” KING’S ’W.M.S. Met At The Manse Mrs. F, G. Fowler was the hostess on Thursday afternoon for the regular meeting of the W.M.S, of Knox Pres­ byterian Church. The president, Mr§. J. J. Elliott, presided. The Scripture was read by Miss Florence Fowler and Miss Olive Scott led in prayer,** Mrs. Harvey Robertson related some interesting missionary current events, and Mrs. P. S. McEwen read the Glad Tidings prayer, - Mrs. Harry Elliott outlined the chapter “Facing The Fut­ ure Task’’ from .the study boow “Mov­ ing Millions". Mrs. R, F. Garniss will be the hostess for the October Thank- Offering meeting, when Miss Acheson of Molesworth will be the guest speaker. 1 T Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week we are offering a Special Sale of discontinued lines of Foundation Garments, It is a wonderful chance to save money on a new corset. Check over the styles and sizes listed below and see if there is not a garment suitable for you, Nemo Combinations (1) Sizes 36, 38, 40 - - Reg. 4.00................. 2,69 (2) Inner B^elt Style, Sizes 36, 38, 46, reg, 5.00 3.50 Gossard Combinations (1) Missimplicity Style - 33, 34, 36, 37, . . ■ ■ ■ reg. 4.95............3.50 . .» (2) Light Combination - 32, 36 - reg. 3.95 .. 2.00 Nemo Girdles t 9 v (Mrsv WHITECHURCH Mrs. Aldin Purdon returned from Leamington on Friday spending two weeks with her parents, s Mr. and Mrs. Albert Goyeau. Mr. Robert McBurney has been in Wingham for • the past two weeks, having hurt his. back in a fall at his home on the 10th. Mrs. Jas. Cornelius, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Cornelius visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Matt Shackleton,, of Crewe. The Y.P.U. of the United Church home after BELGRAVE SERVICE LAMPS f With Inside Frosting 25, 40, 60, 100 Watt 15c each 150 Watt........25c 200 Watt........35c All guaranteed for three months. are presenting their play “Money, Money, Money” at Roe’s United Church' this Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnston and Bobbie, of Luckndw, Mrs. Sam Hut­ chison, Mrs. Mervin Templeman and daughter, Shirley, of Wingham, visit­ ed on Sunday, with Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn. Mr; and Mrs. J. G. Gillespie, Jack and Agnes, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alec Murray, Walton, and Mrs. Walter Lott accom­ panied them and visited with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mackay, of Brussels. Miss Jean Simpson, of Culross, is attending Lucknow High School. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wheeler and Lloyd, and Miss Dorothy Wright, of Brussels, were visiting on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Far­ rier. * Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hill, Kinloss,' Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Conn, spent Sunday at Ripley with the former’s daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott. Miss Doris McClenaghan and Mel­ vin McClenaghan, Kincardine, spent the week-end at their home here. Mrs. Harold Pollock is teaching this week at Pine Rivet as the teach­ er there has secured a position as night foreman at the new airport. Mrs. Dr. Miner, of Mexico City, and her father, Mr. Donald Finlayson and son, Gordon, of Lochalsh, spent Fri­ day at the home of their aunt, Mrs. Jas. MacGregor. Mr. Lawrence Henderson, of the Listowel Battery, spent last week-end with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. W.m. Dawson, and they and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tiffin accompanied him home one day last week and visited with his father, Mr. Thos. Henderson. Mr. Denton Moore, who has spent the past few months with his grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnston, returned to him home in Toronto this week. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wiggins, Brant- Institute to Meet Sept. 17th The Health and Child Welfare meeting of Women’s Institute will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 17th, at 2.30 p.tn. at the home of Mrs. J. C. Proc­ ter. Convenors of the programme are Mrs, R. J. McKenzie and Mrs. J. C. Procter. Roll Call, “a daily Health habit.”. Demonstration of Healthful Exercises. Address by Dr, Ross, of Wingham. Music, a trio composed of Miss Freda Jordan, Miss Nora Van- Camp and Mrs. Lunch com.: j „. Clarence Wade. Mrs. R. W. Procter, Mrs. R. J. McKenzie and Mrs. Rae Crawford. AH the ladies of the com­ munity are cordially invited tend. to at- Varna',. Z-urich,. Mr. and Mrs.. A. Ings, of and Mrs. J. W. Horner, of were visitors with' Mrs. J. A. Brandon on Sunday, Mrs. Horner remaining for a week. Mr. and Mrs. J. L, Stewart visited with friends in Lon'cton last week. Phone 30 ■ g The all wood dress for the young Miss in bright plaids, casha cloth and fancy stripes. Plain blue and black with vel­ vet trim. Celanese Crepe in Soldier Blue, Kentucky Brown, Mantel Green, Navy and Black. Prices from $5.95 to $9.95. New Fall Hats to match the dresses in color Rnd style Mrs. Fred Reid of Vdrna was a’ visitor with Mrs. C. R. Coultes. School commenced the new. term with Miss Mina Bryans of Brussels in charge. Marjorie MacKenzie, Mil­ dred Cook and Donna Shiell are the three young students . who started their school careers. Sunday visitors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Geddes were:’ Mr. and Mrs. E, Crawford, Londesboro; Mr. J. Crawford, Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. Brown of Cockrane. Dr. B. S. Anderson and daughter, Virginia of Long Beach, California, were visiting last week with the form­ er's sister, Mrs. James Taylor. X BLUEVALE Wpihen’s Group Met monthly meeting of the Wo- Association of the United The man’s Church was held on Thursday after­ noon at the home of Mrs. Joseph Cur­ tis with the president, Mrs. Stanley Gallaher, presiding. After the opening exercises, some time, was devoted to a discussion of making and quilting quilts. , A devotional, reading was giv­ en by Mrs. Jim Johnston and Miss Margaret Curtis contributed a piano solo. Lunch was served when . the hostess was assisted by Mrs. FeU and Mrs, Fred Seiling. Eliza Entertained Bly th andi Auburn Groups The Blyth and Auburn Auxiliaries of the Women’s Missionary Societies met in Knox Presbyterian Church at Belgrave on Thursday afternoon, September 5th. There' was a fairly gond attendance and after the open­ ing of the meeting with prayer by the president, Mrs. Porterfield', and sing­ ing Hymn 393, Mrs. Boyle took the chair and the Blyth Auxiliary put on the programme. Mrs. Boyle read the Scripture lesson from the 2'4tfr chap, of Matthew and Miss Livingstone led in prayer. Hymn 712 was sung in memory of Mrs. J. W. Scott who pas­ sed away to the great beyond after a short illness and who was formerly president of the Blyth Society. Miss Toll' gave an interesting address on “The lives of Mary and Martha and how our own lives can Be- Tike that of Mary who- had so much: time for the Master or like Martha: who was always too busy with houseJialdi duties to take time for Jesus in her life." The address was surely an iraspiration- to' all present. Mrs. Lawson of Au­ burn spoke a few words, on behalf of their members and thanked; the Bel­ grave Society for inviting them 'to the meeting and also wished the Society success in their missionary work. A lovely trio sung by Mrs. Morritt, Mrs. Herrington and Miss Livingstone with Miss Jean Philips .as accompan- iest was much enjoyed. Mrs. Herring­ ton led in prayer and after singing the National Anthem, Mrs. Boyle: closed the meeting with the benedio 'lion. Lunch was then served and a sh’ort while spent in social intercourse. Church Services The service in/ the . United Church WATCH REPAIRS For Satisfaction Have: your Watch oi^ Clock re­ paired at "7 William’s Jewellery Official C.N.R. Watch Inspector Plan Bean and Macaroni Supper The third quartely meeting of the Ladies’, Aid of Knox Presbyterian Church, was held at the Manse on Thursday afternoon. The president, Mrs, Harvey Robertson, presided and Mrs. Eldred Nichol offered the open­ ing prayer. Satisfactory reports were heard from the secretary-treasurer of the three groups, followed by a dedi­ catory prayer by Mrs. F, G. Fowler. The society planned a hot baked bean and macaroni supper for late October. At the close of the-meeting afternoon tea was served, when members of the Morris group assisted, the hostess. _____a Mrs. Joseph Breckenridge is not en­ joying as good health as her many friendfe would wish- She is a patient in the Wingham General Hospital, un­ der observation. Callers in the village on Sunday in- ' eluded, Mr. and Mrs. F. % Edmunds, Bob, Jim and Nancy, of Stratford, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Dobbie and son, Jim, of Listowel.' , , Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Smith spent the week-end in Toronto. •• Mr. William Hemingway. Brussels, is with his daughter, Mrs. L. G. Tur- vey„ Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wettlauf^r were1 at Galt on Sunday. Mrs. Colclough and daughter, God­ erich; spent? Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Larder. < Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hutcheson and Miss. Simpson, of Toronto, are spending a couple of weeks at the Sanderson home here. W. H. McKinney, Jim Brecken­ ridge and Mrs. Charles Bosman vis­ ited relatives and friends in Toronto during the, past week. Ernest Falconer has accepted a po­ sition in Howson & Howson’s Mill at Wingham. , Llyde Hill and Mrs. Cancey, of De­ troit, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs.. John Hockeridge. Anniversary services will be held in Ebenezer church On Sunday, c‘ - tember 15th at 11 a.m. and 7.30 Rev. Mr. Todd of Lucknow will duct 'the services. Brussels quartette will furnish the music for the morning service- and Belgrave United Church' choir will furnish the music for the evening service. Sep- p.m. con- (1) Zipper Fastening - 26, 27, 28, 28, reg. 3.95 2.98 (2) Lastik Girdle - 30, 31, 33 - reg. 3.95 .... 2.98 \ (3) Side Hook Girdle - 27, 28, 32 - reg. 3.95 . 2.98 (4) Adjustable Waist - 28, 29, 3(h- reg. 4.50 - 3.19 Gossard Girdles (1) Hook Around - 27, 28, 29 - reg. 2.00 ..... 1.45 : (2) Hook1 Around - 29, 30 - reg. 3.00 ....... 2.10 Other Single Garments at Special Prices. No Refunds. KING’S meeting of the Fall session. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Davie, Mr. and Mrs. Bob. Davie and Miss Belle Davie, of Sault Ste. Marie, were vis­ itors. bn Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Arch,-Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Anderson. ' spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs.' Robt. Shaw. ST. HELENS * MORRIS We were sorry to hear that Mrs. Joseph Breckenridge is sick and was taken-to Wingham Hospital for a few days. We hope.she will soon be bet­ ter agaiti. ' Miss Agnes Hastings, .of Turnber­ ry, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Melville Mathers. Mr. Amos Smith was sick with the flu. We hope he is better. Master Berry Harris, of Drayton, is holidaying with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Johnston and other friends on th,e4lst line. The farmers are busy threshing. •Some have been delayed on account of the rains. Mr. and Mrs. Will Johnston visited on' Sunday afternoon with their uncle and aunt, Dr,, and Mrs. Stewart, in Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Jac. Peacock'and Will TIME FOR THAT RADIO CHECK-UP Radios, like motor cars, need periodic check-ups to ensure top-notch performance. Why let a “fuzzy” radio spoil your enjoyment of all the grand broadcasts, when it can be. fixed up in short order? Call 332 and have it checked by an authorized Radiotrician. Ernie Seddon Westinghouse Radios Wingham Ontario PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY fl f WITHIN YOUR budge; r B■ Held Corn Roast The Young People’s Society of the United Church held an outdoor Rally and Corn Roast at the home of the president, George Michie on Wednes­ day of last week. A couple of hours were spent in a variety of vigorous group games, then while the corn cooked, the group led by Miss M, Beatty joined in a sing song. After the lunch period plans for the coming season were outlined. Indoor meetings will begin on Wednesday, September 25th, The gathering was concluded by*, a devotional service round the Camp Fire. Several new members were present and prospects for the coming winter arc guite ..encouraging. LIGHTERS & PIPES FRESH TOBACCOS And MAGAZINES — At — Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED. AT MODERATE PRICES. R. A. Reid R. 0. Eyesight Specialist Wingham Office At Williams* Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morntag 9 to noon. , The September meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute was held in- the Com­ munity Hall with Miss Mary Murray, vice president, in the chair. The roll cal? was answered with a current ev­ ent. It was reported that the follow­ ing articles had been forwarded to the Lucknow Red Cross, 6 doz. gauze handkerchiefs, 7 dozen khaki handker­ chiefs, 1 scarf, 13 pairs of socks and the gift of 12 layettes. It whs- decided to make a,n autograph quilt and .to en­ ter a display at-the Lucknow Fall Fair. Mrs. Thoin gave a readying, “Just Folks’*. “What Is A Canadian” was the subject chosen by Mrs. Gor-’ don, convenor of Canadiamzation. Lunch was served by the hostesses, Mrs. R. J. Woods, Mrs. Donald Mc­ Donald and MrS. Earl Durnin. Mrs. GordonJs Spending the week at the home of her brother, Mr. J< Salkeld, Goderich, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dougherty Gwen and Mr, Wilson Woods, Guelph, were week-end visitors with Mrs. & J. Woods. Messrs, Frank and Dick Weathpr- hfead spent a few days last week at the Toronto Exhibition. Messrs. F. G. and Tom Todd re­ turned on Saturday from the Ex. with their Polled Angus cattle which were awarded many prizes. Rally Day will be observed in the United Church next Sunday 'at 'iWj a.m, In the evening at 7,8b the Young1, People's Union wilt hold the first WHOLE MIXED PICKLING SPICE..............29c MONARCH SWEET MIXED PICKLES .......... 27-oz. Jar 23c CERTO For Jams and Jellies 25c Bottle HEAVY ZINC RINGS XXX Spirit .or Blended * VINEGAR .. Gallon MADE'RITE PASTRY ,FLOUR...........65c 24-Lb. Bag MAPLE LEAF £URE LARD...10c Lb. W. and of 27c . 39c SEEDLESS RAISINS ............. 2 Lbs. 25c FOREST CITY BAKING POWDER --------25c Pint Jar Popped Wheat NEWPORT FLUFFS 39c With Rremium FOUR O’CLOCK . FRENCH DRIPBLACK TEA............ 69c Lb. I COFFEE ........... Maple Leaf SKINLESS WEINERS..........25c lb. Maple Leaf HEADCHEESE..................... 18c lb. York Pure pork sausage........................20cib. Smoked Midget COTTAGE ROLLS..........33c lb. SWEET JUICY ORANGES ________ 30c Doz. ICEBERG HEAD LETTUCE ......10c Head SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT FRESH CRISP CELERY------M.2Eiin,ches 15c 4 for ^5c FRESH PEACHES ARRIVING DAILY V I....I 1,1.1 bii.iiani.1, -- . .u.-A.... .m: