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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-11-14, Page 8A b> In One Show Each Night, except Saturday. Saturday Night, Two Shows, ?it 7.45 and 9.45 p.m« Thursday, Friday, Saturday, November. 14, 15, 16 LEO CARRILLOWALLACE BEERY TWENTY MULE TEAM” Wallace Beery as a daredevil of Death Valley in a savage fight against the perils of nature. Also “MARCH OF TIME” and “News” Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednes., November 18, 19, 20 VALERIE HOBSONCONRAD VEIDT In “U-BOAT 29” A picture that shows the ruthlessness of submarine warfare. A most timely dramaa in the history of the screen. Also “Comedy” and “Cartoon” WHITECHURCH Mr. and Mrs. Aldin Purdon and Billie left last Wednesday to spend the week-end at Leamington, where her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Goy- eau, were celebrating the 35th anni­ versary of fheir wedding. Quite a crowd attended the Cross dance in the Hall here Wednesday night and over $20 realized at the door. Tickets were Red last was sold on a dressed chicken and Ken­ neth Zinn, of Westfield, held the win­ ning ticket. The young people of the United Church presented their play “Money, Money, Money” at Nile on Friday ev­ ening when a good crowd was in at­ tendance, Last Tuesday evening when Clare­ nce Cox was running his chopping mill a piston broke and went out through the head of the engine. Since then the ’SSgSSSSS^XSSSSSSSBSSSS^!SSSXB!SSSSSSSSf WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thurs., November 14, 1940 HCTB BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. E. M. Loney, B.Th., Pastor Bible Light On These Times. Sunday, 7 P.M. ‘The Sign of the Earthquake’ You are invited to come and hear how God will use earthquakes, pestilence and hail in the over­ throw of Hitler and Stalin. This message is worth coming many miles to hear. O^klLIEl< Thursday, Friday and Saturday Only Coats and Hats V OFF All NEW STOCK COATS — AND —W W AMAI 9 farmers have been realizing how far it is to other chopping mills, but Mr. Cox hopes to have it in running order by the end of this week. The children of the local schools are helping with a musical program ,being held at Lucknow on Thursday evening, with the musical instructress Miss MacDonald, in charge. The pro­ ceeds will be for the Red Cross, Mr, Warren Sandburn has been im­ proving nicely from his severe attack of pneumonia. Master Archie Purdon spent the week-end at the home of his sister, Mrs. Gordon Rintoul, of Lucknow. Mr, M. McNeil, who is stationed at Woodstock, spent the week-end here with his wife and family. Mrs. Thos. Moore and her grand­ daughter, Marie Sparling, spent the ’ week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Henderson, of' Lucknow. Mrs. Ferguson and son, Clarke, of Pine River, spent the past week with Mrs. J. H. Pollock and Mr. and Pollock spent the week-end with people at Pine River. Mrs. Jas. Moffatt motored to onto last week with her brothers-in- law, Messrs. Foster and Robt. Mof­ fatt, and is spending this week with her sisters, Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Bray­ ford and other relatives there. Misses^Winnilred and Olive Farrier of Toronto, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier. Master Douglas Sparling held a birthday party on Wednesday last and entertained his school playmates. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jamieson. Is­ abel and Stewart, of Paramount, spent Sunday with Tiffin. Mr. Henry farm to Mr. and will give of March. Misses Roberta and son, of Culross, spent the week-end at the home of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn. Mr. Garnet Farrier spent two days last week on the Grand Jury at Gbd- erich. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patterson spent last Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Richard McWhinney, of Ashfield. The young people of the Presbyter­ ian Church with drew their meeting on Monday night on account of the storm. The Presbyterian Sunday School will hold their Christmas Con­ cert on Friday, December 6th, and the- children will commence practice this Saturday. Last meeting of the Women’s Insti­ tute finished the contest that had been running during the past few months. The side with Mrs. Cecil Falconer as leader, was the winner for the occas­ ion, and Mrs. Pollock’s side will en­ tertain the winning side to a pot-luck supper this Wednesday night when a social time will be spent by the mem­ bers and their families. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Cross and child­ ren, of Walkerton, Mr. and Mrs- Ira McLean and daughters, of St. Thom­ as, spent the week-end with their -par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McLean. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gillespie, Don­ ald and Betty, of Yarmouth Centre, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie and with her people at Holyrood. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kennedy, Sarnia, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kennedy and fain- ’ily, of Toronto, spent Sunday at the home of their sister, Mrs. Lance Grain who had a family re-union of her peo­ ple cn Sunday with thirty-two present . for the occasion. Rev. Mr. Laing, of Woodham, prea­ ched on Sunday in the United Church and Rev. G. te Barnard preached an­ niversary services at Woodham. Miss Verna Carnegie, Mr. Harry Geary and Mr. James Weir, London, spent Sunday at the home of the lat­ ter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dav­ idson. Mr, and Mrs. Edgar Gaunt and children, of Marnoch, also spent Sunday there. Mr. Kenneth Weaver left on Tues­ day to take a position at Brantford. Mr. Dan Mackay, of Guelph, spent last week-end with his parents, ,Mr. and Mrs. Fleeter Mackay. Among the 22-year-olds who receiv­ ed word last week to take the course in home defense at Kitchener on Nov. 22nd are, Clifford Purdon, Kenneth Laidlaw, Richard Wei wood and Ken­ neth Mason, white Melvin McClena- ghan and Elroy Laidlaw returned on Thursday last from there. Mrs. Wm. Robinson spent two days last week at the home of her daugh*„ ter, Mrs. Cecil Wheeler, of Morris, and Dr, and Mrs. Harold Robinson and family, of Walkerton, spent Mon* day with Ml and Mrs. Wm. Robin* Son. Mrs. their Tor- her sister, Mrs. Orville Godkin has rented his Connelly, of Holyrood, over the farm the first Connie Simp- J K CASH IN ON THIS GREAT SALE WESTFIELD Linen Handkerchiefs are the gift for a friend who appreciates fine things. We have al­ ways been proud of our stock of linen handker­ chiefs. This year we bring you some really exceptional work in Chinese, Irish and Swiss Linens. Handkerchiefs make an ideal gift for any small remembrance — it’s not put away Christmas. too early to a few for 50c to 1.00 each others 15c, 25c, 35c } Men’s pure linen hand­ kerchiefs with hand-roll­ ed or wide hems 25c, 39c, 50c KING’S Rev. H. C. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson visited last week with Rev, and Mrs. Reycraft, of Picton. The Y.P.U. met on Friday evening with 17 present. The meeting was led by Kathleen McGill, and Graeme Mc­ Dowell presided at the piano. The Scripture lesson was read by Ray Vin­ cent. The topic on “The Christian’s Advance” was given by Winnifred Campbell. Rev. H. C. Wilson led in prayer. Harvey McDowell favored with a' violin solo, accompanied by Fern McDowell. After the Benedic­ tion, games were played under the leadership of Fern McDowell and Mildred Thornton. / ■ Mr. J. L. McDowell was a recent London visitor. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Walsh attend­ ed the sale on Saturday of household, effects, of Mrs. Bert Carter, Clinton. Mrs. Wm. Blair, of Brucefield, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Canroll, London, vis­ ited with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Blair. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scott, Au­ burn, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Norman McDowell. Miss Gladys McDowell of Goderich, Mrs. John Cowan and Donald, Bly.th, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McDowell. Miss Thelma Cook’,’ of the 8th Con. of E.'Wawanosh, spent the week-end with her cousin. Miss Phyllis Cook. Rev. H. C, Wison gave a splendid address on. Remembrance at the church service on SuqdayT Special music was given by the. Choir, Misses Minnie and Elsie Snell, of London, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, J, L, McDowell, Miss . Elsie Snell has secured work at Fort Erie. Miss Minnie Snell expects to go to Fort Erie shortly where they will re­ side- Mr, and Mrs, McDowell visited with Mr. and Mrs, Wesley Stackhouse, of Brucefield, and Misses Minnie and Elsie Sneel, of London, last week. On Tuesday evening the members of the community me.t at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McDowell and presented Mr. and Mrs, Earnest Snell, newly-weds, with a miscellaneous . shower. A short programme was en­ joyed by all. Mr. James McGill acted as chairman and with Mrs, Wm. Mc­ Dowell at the piano, community sing­ ing was enjoyed. There were readings by Mrs. Wm. Carter, Mrs. Howard Campbell; duet, Mrs. Fred J. Cook and Mrs, Wm. (McDowell; solo, Mait­ land Henry; piano duet, Phyllis and Arnold Cook. Jack Buchanan gave the address to the bride and groom. The groom thanked the friends for their kindness and best wishes and extended an invitation to all to visit them in their new home. The friends were then invited into another room to view the gifts which had been giv­ en, and which were daintily arranged on a table. Miss Mildred Thornton showed the bride’s trousseau and wed-- ding gifts. - Candy was served. Mr. and Donald, of day with Campbell. A farewell presentation was held at the 3rd line school on Friday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs, Percy Vin­ cent and Miss Eva, who will shortly move to their new home at Walker­ burn, The address was given by Mr. Wm. Straughan. Mrs. Everett Tay­ lor presented Mrs Vincent with a wall mirror. Marjorie McVittie presented Miss Eva with a magazine rack and Aubrey Toll presented Mr. Vincent with a pouch of tobacco. In a few well-chosen words, they each thanked their friends for their gifts and '-good wishes. There were about 125 present.. Music for the dance was supplied by Mr. Perdue, of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs-.. Gordon McClinchey and Thomas Jar­ dine. Lunch was served. ; Mr. R. R. Redmond visited with Mr.. tend Mrs. Patrick O’Malley. Toronto,, 'over the week-end. I Mr. Wm. McVittie had the misfor­ tune to lose a horse last week. ! Mr. W. H. Campbell is visiting at 'thexhome of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. 'Crozier, of Crewe. Messrs. Jack Armstrong and Har- • old Carter have received word to go in training and will leave for camp the week of the 20th of Nov. Reeve R. Redmond is attending County Council at Goderich this week. Tliis section witnessed the worst rain and. wind storm on Monday ev­ ening for some time. Considering the force of the wind, no extensive dam­ age was done. Some report trees blown down, windows blown in, and shingles blown off buildings. Mr. Fowler will conduct anniversary services at Cranbrook. Rev, R. C, Acheson, of Molesworth, will address an open meeting of the Y.P.S. in the evening, » ,L Wesley Beattie and daughters, Etlfel and Florence, of Seaforth, spent Mr, Campbell’s. Sunday with their cousins, Mac and Oliye Scott Mr, and Mrs, S, Rolph and daugh­ ter, of Detroit, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. W. W, Mann. Mrs, W, Fryfogle, of Detroit, was a week-end visitor with her father, Mr, Alex. McEwen and Mrs.- Me- Ewen. A. D, Smith, from Sky Harbor Air­ port, Goderich,-spent the week-end at his home here. Gordon Greig, Military Police staff, London, was a visitor over Sunday with friends here. Mrs. M. L. Aitken, of Hollen and Miss Dorothy Aitken, St. Marys, were week-end Visitors with Miss Duff at their home here. DONNYBROOK SEVEN WEEKS TO-DAY Christmas Have you thought about that gift you are going to give? May we sugest that you look, over our stock, the most varied, •and best line of* Diamonds, Watches, Silverware, Bracelets; Lockets, Rings, Etc., for many miles around. VDinnerware, China, Glass,, Brushes, Book-End, Clocks, Make your selection white our stock is at its best. A small deposit will hixtdl any article until Christmas;. William’s Jewellery STORE WINGHAM PHONE 5 EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED- AT MODERATE PRICES. Mrs. R. Stonehouse and Goderich, visited on Sun- Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Mrs. Geo. Naylor has returned to her home after a visit with her sister, Mrs. J. H; Mills in Goderich. Miss Jean Robinson, of Goderich, spent the week-end under the parental roof. Miss Donna Armstrong is in Sarnia where she has taken a position. Mr. and Mrs. R. Chamney and sops, Stuart and Gordon, were Sunday visit­ ors with Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Doerr, Hensail. Messrs. Sam Thompson and Melvin Craig have returned to their homes after completing a month’s training at Kitchener. The November meeting of the St. Augustine Women’s Institute was held on Wednesday afternon at the home of Mrs. John Thompson, with a former’ president, Miss Rebecca Thompson, presiding. The Roll Call “Labor Saving Devices” brought out many useful suggestions. Current Ev­ ents were given by Miss Josephine McAllister. Miss Mae Redmond fav­ oured with some instrumental music and Miss Mary Carroll read a paper on “The Food Value of Milk.” Plans were made for the annual “At Horne” to- be held in St. Augustine Hall on the evening of Nov. 22nd. At the close of the> meeting lunch was served and a social' time enjoyed. MUNICIPAL SCHOOL SEAFORTH NOV. 20th Seaf.br.tlr lias ben chosen as the lo­ cation of one- of .the municipal schools being, held' throughout the province this year under the auspices of the Department of Municipal Affairs. The school at Seaforth will be held Wed­ nesday, Nov.. 20 th. A series of local municipal schools throughout the pro­ vince has been organized in an en­ deavour to improve and standardize municipal administration by personal contacts with, smaller numbers of of­ ficials than can gather at the univer- BLUEVALE Red. Cross Work Shipped During the past week the following articles were delivered to the Red. Cross Society at Wingham: 23 suits of. men’s pyjamas, 22 baby suits,-6, baby jackets,. 2 pair bloomers, 3 pair, step-ins,, 1 night dress for small, girl, 6 ice bag covers, 2 quilts, 48 pair socks,, 2. pair seaman’s socks, 1 sweat­ er;, 3. scarfs. W. M. S. Hear of India. Mrs. P'eter S. MacEwen opened, her. home on Thursday afternoon, for. t.he„ monthly meeting of the W.M..S., of. Knox Presbyterian Church,. Th.0, president* Mrs. J. J. Elliott presided,. The opening devotions were conducte ed by Mrs. Archie Messer reading Psalm 90 and Mrs. Alex, Moffatt tend­ ing in prayer. The Glad Tiding^ ja-ray- et was read by Mss. McEwen,. Mrs. F. G. Fowler gave the report of the sectional meeting held recently at Molesworth, some questions, of busi­ ness arising put of the report were well discussed. Mrs* R. F. Gatniss 'bad charge of the study chapiter which dealt with the nursing profession and the need for more adequate medical training in India, and the comparison between the Government and Christian hospi­ tals in India. The meeting closed with singing of “Breathe oh me breath of God?’ Colborne Ladies’ Shop .............- 'PHONE 41 —— Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Morgan, Rip­ ley, were recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elwln Taylor. Mrs. Bert Carter and son, Mel­ bourne, df Clinton, visited with Mt and Mrs. Albert Walsh, Mrs. Vodden, of Londesboro, spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Atvi McDowell. R. A. Reid R. 0. Eyesight Specialist Whigham Office At Williams* jewelry Store Every Wednesday Moraine 9 to noon. Held Remembrance Service The service in Knox Presbyterian Churcit on Sunday morning was lit keeping with Remembrance Day and was conducted by the pastor, Rev. F. 6. Fowler, using as his subject “The Strength of silence’* referring to the two-m’mute silence on Remembrance Day and emphasized "Reverence to God.’* 'Next Sunday Rev, Mt Taylor, of Cranbrook and Ethel Will preach, as Have your ovecoat tail­ ored to measure in your choice of British wool­ len by TIP TOP TAILORS Select any style, any fabric, any model. Ord­ er now and be ready for winter in a warm, smart­ ly tailored Tip Top Ov­ ercoat. $27.50 KING’S sities. The meeting will be addressed by Mr. R. J. Moore;. Supervisor, and E. G. Jarmain. assistant supervisor of the department. The topics- covered' will include council procedure; the Depart­ ment of Municipal’ Affairs' and’ its? functions, budgeting and’ tax collec­ tion, accounting ,and tlie' question' box. LIGHTERS & PIPES FRESH TOBACCOS And MAGAZINES — At Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe r PROMPT DELIVERYPHONE 161 SHOP AT s Economy Food Store Everything For Christmas Cakes and: Puddings. RECLEANED- CURRANTS,..... DRAINED) CITRON. PEEL, 35c Lb. SEEDLESS RAISINS ........... 2 Lbs. 25c LEMON OR ORANGE PEEL.............................27c Lb. . 15c Lb. Bleached Sultana RAISINS........ Maraschino or Glace CHERRIES .. 19c Lb. .. 45c Lb. SHREDDED OR COLORED CQCOANUT ....................... 25c SEEDED LEXIA RAISINS ...........18c 1-Lb, Pkg. PITTED SAIR DATES CHOICE COOKING FIGS ... 2 Lbs. 21c 19c Lb. CUT- MIXED PEEL................ WALNUT Quarters, _ SHELLED . ALMONDS SHELLED BRAZIL NUTS 45c Lb. 59c Lb.. ....45c Lb. Smith’s Four O’Clock Black or Mixed TEA ♦. 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