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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-10-17, Page 16PAGE EIGHT s Also Admission, Adults 35c Children 20c. Repairing and Remodelling. Liberal Allowance on Your Present Coat H. E. Isard & WINGHAM ■ ./ Z Disney Cartoon” Show Starts at 8.00 p.m, except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 7.45 and 9.45 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, October 24, 25, 26 BOB HOPE PAULETTE GODDARD ---— In —— “THE GHOST BREAKERS” A mystery comedy that takes place on an island off Cuba. The stars of “The Cat and the Canary” find themselves in a haunted castle. Also “Charley Chase Comedy” “Cartoon” “News” Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, October 28, 29, 30 SPECIAL ----- DARRYL F. ZANUCK'S Production of ALICE FAYE DON AMECHE HENRY FONDA EDWARD ARNOLD WARREN WILLIAM LEO CARRILLO A 20th Csntury-Fox Picture WHITECHURCH The W. M. S. of the Presbyterian Church held their autumn Thank-Off­ ering meeting .on Thursday last with the president, iMrs. J. Pollock, in charge. Mrs. Fred Davidson read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. Albert Pat­ terson led in prayer. Mrs. Robert Ross sang “No, Not One”. The spec­ ial speaker was Mrs. (Rev.) Fowler of Bluevale, who gave a very interesting talk on the missionary work among WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES en- <■ DRESSES Wanting a New Dress? We have just got a ship­ ment of extra smart styles — fine wools and crepes in a variety of colours.— brown, grey, green, wine, black, Sizes 12 to 18. Other Dresses priced at 5.95 to 13.50. 4*' Thursday, October 24, 1940 i T. Tucker, a Canadian missionary and I’astor Lumbo Sanambels, the first minister to be ordained in the church in Angola, were the men whose lives were studied. Mrs, C. Tavener closed the meeting with prayer. Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Curtis, resi­ dents of the village, quietly celebrated the forty-sixth anniversary of their marriage at their home here Thurs­ day. Mr, and Mrs, Curtis were rpar- ried by the Rev, Mr. Pring, pastor of the Methodist Church. They began married life on the bridegroom’s farm just east of the village and continued to live there until a few years ago, when they moved into the village, (Mr. Curtis suffered a fractured hip some time ago which has left him unable to get around very well. During the day several relatives and friends called to extend congratulations. For Winter .... With the arrival of cold weather you will be ' .needing many of the items listed below. We sug­ gest that you make a special shopping trip this week-end to get ready for winter. i the Chinese at Vancouver. Mr. and Mrs. Fowler were stationed at Van­ couver for ten years, and all were de­ lighted to hear her. Miss Merle Wil­ son played a piano solo and the meet­ ing closed with prayer. Lunch was served and a social half hour enjoyed by all. Miss Marie Sparling entertained a number of her schoolmates on Mon­ day evening at her birthday party. Mrs. Herbert Laidlaw is returning home from VYingham Hospital this FUR SALE Week Beginning Monday, October 28th. Complete Line of Ladies’ Fur Coats, including Seals, Muskrat, Persian Lamb, Etc. Also Silver and Red Fox and Opossum, etc., Jackets PHONE 68 Colborne Ladies’ PHONE 41. WINTER COATS Black is the biggest selling colour in Coats, next conies the popular Navy, Mantel Green, Wine and Rust. All the coats are interlined with flannel­ ette and part chamois, making a comfortable coat for winter. $19.5010 $65.00 DRESSES We are now showing a very good assort­ ment of colours in the half-size dresses, suitable for the stout figure. Price® $7,95 to $16.50 HOSE Silk and all wool hose have been added to our stock, also the under hose- Prices 59c and $1,00 Flannelette Pyjamas — new shipments in child­ ren’s ladies’ and men’s styles .... 1.00 to 1.95 Yama Cloths — floral and striped patterns 29c, 35c Ibex Flannelette Blankets...........................2.49 pr. Pure Wool O.V. Blankets...........................5.95 up Wool Filled Comforters - - beautiful new two- toned satin coverings.................................7.95 Men’s heavy work Sweaters - guaranteed to stand plenty of wear............... 3.50 Zipper front Sweaters in fine botanies...........4.25 All Wool Ladies’ Hose......................................89c Wool and Rayon Hose with stretchy ribbed top 45c Children’s Winter Hose.................................. 50c Snow Suits (Windbreaker and Slacks) 7-12 .. 7.95 Spun Rayons - - for all kinds of dresses ..................... 39, 79, 1.00 yd. 1.50 to 2.75 r Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Mann were guests of honor on Thursday ev­ ening when their family and friends entertained in the C.O.F. hall. It was the occasion of the fifty-second anni­ versary of their marriage, which took place in Listowel. The evenihg was spent dancing. The music was sup­ plied by their son-in-law, Mr. Fred Hollenbeck and his son, Clarence. Relatives and friends were -present from Detroit, Stratford, Listowel, Fordwich and this vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Mann received several callers during the afternoon to extend con­ gratulations and best wishes for many more years of happiness.Wool Crepes and Plaids (54 in.)closed the meeting with -prayer. Mrs. Ben McClenaghan, Irwin and Eileen spent Saturday with the form­ er’s sister, Mrs. Fred Culbert, of Lis­ towel. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Tiffin and sons spent Sunday with her brother, Mr. John McInnis, of Langside. The W.M.S. of the United Church are holding a tea at the home of Mrs. W. R. Farrier this Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Patterson and daughters returned to Kapuskasing one day last week. Rally Day Service as prepared by the Board of Sabbath Schools, was observed in Knox Presbyterian Church, on Sunday morning. Rev. F. G. Fowler used the text “Follow Me” in his address on the theme “Enlist­ ing for Service.” He spoke of the Sunday School as a training school, where the young can enlist for great­ er service wi'th Christ for the Captain. Scripture passages were read by Mar­ garet Messer and Elaine McKinney. During the service John Carter, the infant'son of Mr. and Mrs. William Mundell, was baptised. ■ Certificates were awarded Margaret Messer, Elaine McKinney and Billy Robert­ son for repeating,' memory verses. Mr. Fowler paid tribute to Gordon Greig and Arnold Lillo-w, who have been called to military service for their faithful services in. the Y.P.S. and the Sunday School. KING'S week, Mr, and Mrs, Joe Thompson, Har­ old and Ross, of Tilsonburg, visited over the week-end at the home of her father, Mrs. Thos. Robinson, Mr, Roy McGregor, of Fergus, vis­ ited one day last week with Mrs, Mac-. Gregor and other relatives here, Mrs. George McClenaghan, Mrs, B. McClenaghan. Irwin, Faye and Carl, motored to Toronto on Wednesday, and Carl was left in the Sick Child­ ren’s Hospital there on Thursday, Mrs. John Kilpatrick and children, and'Miss Susan Kilpatrick, Lucknow, spent Saturday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. Mrs. Jas, Ramage, who has been in Toronto with her daughter, Miss Ruth Ramage, who is attending Normal there, returned home on Thursday with Mrs. Ben McClenaghan. The W.M.S. of the United Church held their Thank-Offering meeting in the church last Wednesday with the meeting in charge of Mrs. J. G. Gil­ lespie, in the absence of the president. The ladies of St. Helens W.M.S. were also in attendance. The Thanksgiving Psalm was read responsively. Mrs. Andrew Gaunt sang a solo. Mrs. Cox led in prayer for the missionary work. Mrs. (Rev.) Barnard gave a very in­ teresting talk on Agnes Weston, of London, Eng., who laboured unceas­ ingly among and for the sailors of the world, trying to save them and their wages for their homes and families, and starting the ‘Sailors Rest’ Homes, which are now found in every port. Mrs. E. Rice led in singing the sailor hymn “Let the lower lights be burn­ ing*’’. Mrs. J. D. Beecroft led in pray­ er for the missionaries, and the meet­ ing was closed with prayer. Lunch was served and a social half hour joyed by all. Among those who attended the In­ ternational Plowing Match at Thomas during the past week were: Russel Gaunt and a load of E. Wawa- nosli men; Russel Ross, (Miss Muriel Watt, who went with her uncle, Mr. Harry McClenaghan and his family; Mr. John Purdon and Russel and Mr. Aldin Purdon, J. D. Beecroft and Ern­ est. Mr. and Mrs. John Rintoul are visit­ ing for a few days this week with re­ latives in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Roma Thompson, of Oakville, Man., and'her sister, Miss Viola Thompson, of Lucknow, spent the week-end with Miss Ruth Robin­ son. Miss Adeline Ross, of Toronto, is spending a week’s holidays with her ! parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Ross. I Mrs. Harold Sparling returned home from Toronto last Thursday. | Miss Teresa Caskenette spent the i week-end with her parents at Lang­ side. The Women’s Institute held a very successful dance in the Hall last Wed­ nesday night with the Gully Jumpers I supplying the music, and realized al- I most .$20.00. Mr. Tom Morrison, who is with the London Regiment, spent the week-end J at his home here. j Mr. Joe Kelly, who has been work- i ing at Port Albert airport, spent a j few days last week with his grandnio- 1 ther, Mrs. Jas. Cornelius. Mrs. Robert Ross spent the week- , I end with friends in London. | Mrs. Robt. Mowbray, Mrs. Wel- 1 wood, Mrs. Kennedyr Mrs. Patterson, ■ Mrs. Albert McQuillin and Mrs. John ■ i Richardson and Miss Grace attended ( j the sectional.meeting of the W.M.S. , at Molesworth on Friday last. | Mr. George Haigh of Stratford spent last week-end with his sister, ! Mrs. R. J. Ross. Mrs. Albert Patterson visited with Mrs. (Dr.) Patterson; of Lucknow, on Wednesday last Mr. Mac McNeil,, who. is stationed : at Woodstock, spent last week-end with his wife and. family here. Mr. and Mrs., Harold Johnston and Bobby, of Lucknow, and Mr. and Mrs. Hardie Simpson,, Culross, visited on Sunday with, Mr., arid Mrs. Wm. Burcliill. Mr. Duncan. Ross,, of Carrivale, vis­ ited with Mr;. George McClenaghan; and the other McClenaghan families last week.. \ Neighbours and relatives in honour, of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rintoul, newlly*. weds of Fordyce, gathered on Friday evening last, at the school awl; spent the time in dancing. When the gu.es.t? of honor were called to the fron.t of the school-room, George Webster- read an address of welcome, and. Ross Jamieson presented them with a. p.Utfse of money. Mr. Rintoul responded for his bride and himself, thanking their friends for their kindness and inviting them to their home, The regular weekly meeting of the Young People of the Presbyterian i Church was held on Monday evening I With Miss Jean Welwood in the chair j in the absence of the President, Mr, j Elroy Laidlaw. Miss -Velma Scott j read the Scripture lesson, and Mr. T. : Wilson led in prayer. The topic, Am* I bition, was taken by Agnes Robertson from the Study book, Making of a Christian. Mrs. J. Bollock read three short readings on "Ambition”, and Miss Merle Wilson gave a reading, “Imo All the World,” Miss Welwood St.■ gave a reading “We Would Be Build­ ing.” Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonald, of Leamington, were visitors with and Mrs. D. C. McDonald. The community was- shocked saddened when it was learned Mr. John Mochree had passed on the victim of a heart attack while harvest­ ing mangels late Monday* afternoon. During his four years’- residence■ this community, Mr. Mochree H*^^" won the good will- and respect of all and he will be much missed. Surviv­ ing are his wife, three* sons and one daughter, all of Hamilton. Funeral services will be held in: the Lucknow United Church on Wednesday after­ noon, with Interment in Green Hill Cemetery. ■ 1 ■v V =g^i^tMr.^ii^iiiaiiiMiiimiiMiiiMiiwniWiiMiiMitimiiwiMiiimmuMinwiiiwiiMniwiiMiiiWiiiB BLUEVALE 30 .... 19 c 276 Lb. 1-2 Lb. Pkge. CANADIAN MILD CHEESE; READY-CUT* MACARONI and thatMrs. at the nesday 4 S£ies<. from a fii-lly Sprayed! Gov­ ernment. Inspected! Orchard. Delivered or- at the orchard. Bring- yo.ur- hampers. Plain or Pimento CHATEAU CHEESE FRESH CRISP CELERY HEARTS 10c Bunch LARGE ICEBERG HEAD LETTUCE ...... 2 for 25c LARGE SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT ........ 4 for 25c ST. HELENS , a u I MADE-RITE PASTRY ltd Lb. I FLOUR 69c 24-Lb. Bag EATMOR CRANBERRIES SWEET JUICY ’ ORANGES ..............36c Dozen COOKING APPLES ...... 6-Qt. Basket 25c DEVON MINCEMEAT........2 Lbs. 25c HALLOWE’EN KISSES.......................2 Lbs. 25c Mr. PHONE 161 F. G. Fowler was the hostess Presbyterian Manse on Wed- afternoon when eighteen lad­ ies from the Missionary Society of Eadies’ Presbyterian Church held their regular monthly meeting. Mrs. Leslie Fortune presided. Mrs. George Day read the Scripture lesson, Mrs. Thomas Haugh gave the explanation, and .the president offered prayer. When the roll was called, every lady responded with either a Thanksgiv­ ing thought or a verse of Scripture. Mrs,. Reuben Appleby, Mrs. Roy Hast­ ings and Miss Jean Wilton spoke on the ’topic “Work In India.” A letter from Miss -Frances Longley, a mis­ sionary in. Africa, was read by Miss Barbara- Fortune.. At the close of the meeting the. hostess served refresh­ ments and. a- social hour was enjoyed. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of. the: United Church was held in the church, on. Thursday after­ noon, with Mrs.. C.. Tavener in charge. An impressive part of the program was Meditation; and. Prayer, when pas­ sages of Scripture were read. “Breathe on me, br.eath of God.” was sung,. af­ ter which prayer was offered, by Mrs. W. J. Johnston, Mrs. Arthur Shaw, Mrs. George Thornton, and! Mrs.. Jos­ eph Curtis. The. topic “Men of Africa"' was taken by Mrs. R.. Shaw. Dr;. J., The Y.P.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church held the regular meeting in the Sunday School room on Sunday evening. The president presided. The Scripture lesson from. Acts, chapter 4, was read by Eldon Kir ton and Mrs. F. G. Fowler led in prayer. Owing to the president, Gordon Greig, being called to active service,. Eldon Kirton was elected president, and. Harold El­ liott was elected treasurer.. The topic, “Christian Liberty” was taken by Gordon Greig. It dealt, with the: early Christian Religion and. the. difference between the Roman Catholic, and. Pro­ testant faith. The meeting was closed with prayer in unison.McKibben’s Mrs. Lillow received word, from re­ latives in England this week. that. the. Lome of her brother, on .the old! Kent Road, London, had been bombed and was completely wrecked. Members of the family are safe and are with rela­ tives. Miss Jean Scott and Mrs-.. Pullman arrcl* little daughter,- of Seaforth,. were week-end visitors with Miss; Florence Fowler. Mrs. F- G. Fowler,.Mrs.,J. j. Elliott, Mrs. R. F. G'arniSs- and’ (MiSs- Olive Scott attended tile- sectional- meeting- of Maitland W.'MiS!- Phesbyterial at Molesworth. Gordon Greig' leaves, this week for ' London where- lie- w\illl be- engaged! its ! military duties; A. D. Smith i's- a-h tile Huron Coun­ ty Flying Training' School’ a.t Goder­ ich having received1 the- appointment of assistant* storekeeper., Phone 53 1 and 2 Store Wingham PROMPT DELIVERY \VITHIN YOUR BUDGET., CHRISTIE’S EXCEL 1 CAMPBELL’S SODAS .............. 2 Lb. Box 29c > TOMATO SOUP .........10c Tin AllanV.Pattison Phone 619 - EYES EXAMINED— GLASSES FITTED— AT MODERATE PRICES. Z R. A. Reid R. 0 . Eyesight Specialht Wingham Office At ■Williams* Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Moraine 9 to noon. Mr. and Mrs-. Callum Cameron, of Detroit,, were: week-end visitors with Mr. and: Mrs., John Cameron. Miss Aiwe McLennan, R.N., of Chi­ cago,, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs.-. George Stuart recently. Mr. D. B. Murray, Mr. Ross and Miss Mary Murray, Mrs. John Cam­ eron, Mr. and Mrs, G, Stuart, Mr. Joe and Miss Anna Stuart attended the funeral of their cousin, Mr. Charles McLean, at Lucan on Thursday. Frank McQuillin and Allan Miller, who are representing the Lucknow Swine Club in the Inter-Club contests being held at the O.A.C., Guelph, on Friday, were visitors at the Whyte Backing Co., Stratford, with Mr, J, C» Shearer,. Agricultural Representa­ tive, for coaching, on Wednesday, At the weekly meeting of the Y» F. U., the main feature was the very in­ teresting report of the London Con­ ference Y. P. U, Annual Convention held recently at Woodstock, given by the delegate, Miss Winnie Barnard, Mrs.- Rice sang “Have Thine Own Way>Lord” and Mrs, McKenzie Webb Miracle Whip Salad D ressing 49c , V- 33c 19c 10c 17c FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES York Good Quality BOLOGNA York Pure PORK SAUSAGE .. Maple Leaf HEADCHEESE ... Maple Leaf Skinless WEINERS MAPLE LEAF PURE LARD . 17c Lb. 20c Lb. 18c Lb. 25c Lb. Smith’s Four O’Cldck Black or Mixed TEA lb. 69c