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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-01-30, Page 8WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, January 30, 1041 BLUEVALE Clearance Of FOR MEN Work Clothes Show Starts at 8.00 p.m., Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 7.45 and 9.45 p,m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, January 30, 31, Feb. 1 LEW AYRES LIONEL BARRYMORE ------In------ “Dr. Kildare’s Strange Case” The yourig Doctor Kildare in another thrilling ad­ venture. Also “IVIiniature” “The Three Stooges” “News” Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, February 3, 4, 5 BRENDA JOYCE RICHARD GREENE RICHARD DIX ------In------ “HERE I AM A STRANGER” A Saturday Evening Post Story. Also “Leon Errol Comedy” and “Disney Cartoon” WHITECHURCH The Annual Meeting of the Red Cross Society was postponed from Wednesday last to this Thursday af­ ternoon at 2 p.m. A good attendance is requested. Mr. Scott Paterson, of Detroit, spent the week-end with his father, Mr. F. McK, Paterson. Quite a number from here attended Burns’ Ball in Lucknow Friday even­ ing. Mr. and Mrs. Alec Manning, Bel­ grave, spent Sunday at the home of COLBORNE LADIES’ SHOP ' Phone 41J— Re-stocked Lines LINGERIE The popular straight lace slip in all sizes. The bias slip lace trimmed $1.00, $1.95. GLOVES We are ready to serve you in all sizes and colours. — $1.95 to $3.50 HOSE Gotham Gold Stripe, in the new Spring shades, also Nylon in Joyous shade only. — $1.65 pr. dREsses There is a large choice in our dresses and very good styles. — $6.95 to $19.50 HATS There are a few hats left from the Winter stock. You may buy one at a big reduction. her sister, Mrs. Clarence Cox. Mr. Kenneth Zinn is holding a dance in the Institute Hall on Wednesday evening for his friends in this com­ munity. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pollock spent the week-end with relatives at Ripley and Pine River. Mr. Ed. Gaunt has been seriously ill during the past week and Mr. Joe Murray has not been improving very much. Miss Ruby Conn and also Douglas Darling have been laid up with chick­ en pox during the past week. The Patriotic Society held a dance last Wednesday and realized $5 from the evening’s entertainment. Mr. Clarence Clenaghan returned from visiting with relatives in Toron­ to last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGee have both been laid up during the past week with an attack of flu. Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Cross and fam­ ily, of Walkerton, spent Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J, F. McLean. Mr. Thos. Gaunt spent Friday and Saturday in Stratford, with Mrs. Gaunt who has been ill there for some time. - Mrs. Ben McClenaghan, Melvin and Carl spent Friday last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Barbour, For­ dyce. Mr. Fred Newman left on Monday to have his medical examination in London. He has joined up with the Security Guard in the air-force. Mrs. Peter Gaunt, also Mr. and Mrs. John Case, of Teeswater, attended the funeral of their uncle, Mr. Henry God­ kin, last Wednesday, and Miss Lottie Davidson, who has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. Henry Godkin, for the past two weeks, returned to'Tor­ onto on Monday. Mr. Russel Farrier spent the week­ end at his home here and left Monday to work in the Sturtebants Steel Con- struction Co., in Galt. Mrs. Sam Reid, of Ashfield, spending this week with her sister, Mrs. W. R. Farrier. Misses Doris and Lorna Reid visited there on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson, of Langside, spent Sunday at the home of his mother, Mrs. A. Emerson. Mrs. Wallace Conn spent the week­ end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Caslick of Culross, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnston and son, Bob­ bie and Miss Jean Simpson of Luck­ now, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Will Conn. I The people of this community were sorry to learn Jhat Rev. J. Pollock has been forced by ill health to stop preaching for a year. We hope he will soon recover with the enforced rest. Mr. Leask McGee and Jim spent Friday last at Dungannon, with the former’s brother, Mr, Robt. McGee, who has been very ill again. Mr. Pete Kennedy has been under the doctor’s care during the past week, Misses Jane and Ann McInnis are laid up with an attack of chicken pox, Mr, Norman Welwood went to Lon­ don on Monday an$ signed up as a mechanic, and is now awaiting his call to report. The regular .weekly meeting of the Y.P.U, of the United Church was held on Monday evening with Miss Mildred Clenaghan in the chair, Eileen Mc­ Clenaghan read the call to worship, and Ed. McClenaghan read the Scrip­ ture lesson. Mrs. J, H. Pollock led in prayer. Mrs. Lott sang a solo. ■ The topic, on “Crime, Criminals and Unis­ ons” was taken by Mrs. J. D. Bee­ croft, who showed the important part that discipline and education played in our lives from childhood to youth. Mr. Pollock led. in prayer, and Clarence McClenaghan had charge of the lan­ tern slides on the life of Livingstone. These were very interesting as he worked there a century ago as a mis­ sionary and explorer, travelling in all 29,000 miles, either walking, by boat or ox-cart. The meeting was closed by all repeating the society prayer. Former Bluevale Girl on Torpedoed Ship The January 4th issue of the Tor* onto .Saturday night contains an ar­ ticle entitled “I Was On A Ship, Tor­ pedoed by a German U-Boat" by Mar­ ion Walwyn. The article describes the sinking of the “Volend.am" and the regcue of the children and other pas­ sengers. Miss Walwyn is a daughter of the late Rev. I. B. Walwyn and Mrs. Walwyn and was born in Blue­ vale while her father wag pastor of Bluevale, Ebenezer and Johnston's Methodist Churches. She was in Bel­ gium at the outbreak of the war. She returned to London, Eng., and volun­ teered to escort refugee children to Canada or Australia, She was second- in-charge. of 320 children -coming to Canada on the “Volendam". Sunday School Awards Presented The subject of Rev. C. Tavener's message in the United Church was “The Foolishness of Excess Baggage” from the text Mark 6; 8-9, During the service awards were presented for regular attendance at Sunday School for the year, to ' Margaret Curtis, Spence McKinnon, Jean McLennan, Marian, Gerald and Murray Gerrie, Billy and Berva Gallaher, Shirley and Cassie Seiling. Sun- used pass Annual Meeting Jan., 30 th At Knox Presbyterian Church day morning Rev. F. G. Fowler th§ text “Heaven and earth shall away” for his sermon on “The Etern­ ity of Christ’s Word.” The congrega­ tional annual meeting of the Church will be held Thursday afternoon, Jan. 30th. DRESS SALE Clearance of Dresses regularly selling for 6.95 up. This is just... the chance to get an inex­ pensive dress to finish out the winter. Thurs. Fri Misses’, Women’s and half sizes. KING’S Really Big Values Are Offered-in these clear­ ing lines of Work Clothes for Men and Boys. Work Shirts - reg, 1.00 to 1.39..........., Fleece lined Shirts, Drawers Work Socks - wool and cotton ....... Cotton Whipcord Pantsreg. 1.98 ,.. Tweed Work Pants (Sizes 40-441) reg. 2.50 ., Sheep Skin Coats (wool lined) reg. 8.95 .,,.. FOR BOYS* ...... 69c .,. 69c ea, ,., 25c pr. 1,49 98c 5195 Windbreakers (Navy only - reg. 2.95, 3.95 .... 1.98 Golf Pants in brown or grey tweeds - reg. 1.50 .. 98c Red Cross Quilting Miss Duff was the hostess Thurs­ day afternoon for a Red Cross quilt­ ing at which eighteen ladies were pre­ sent. During -the afternoon Mrs. W. J. Johnston presided over a short busi­ ness session,'when the treasurer, Mrs. R. F. Garniss presented a financial statement. Accounts were considered and the war work in general discussed, A quilt was received from the ladies on. the 4th concession of Turnberry, along with articles of wearing apparel for refugee' children. The hostess ser­ ved refreshments. , ... 25c ea. ... 79c ea. Penman’s 71 Shirts, Drawers ........ Turnbull’s Shirts, Drawers, 80% wool Merino Combinations - reg. 98c .... Pullovers - - TwO specially priced groups - values up to 2.00 - now 49c, 89c .* t ... 69c Ladies’ Group Name Officers Members and guests of the double group of the Ladies’ Aid of Knox Presbyterian Church were entertained to dinner at the home of Mrs. Allan McKercher, followed by the regular monthly meeting, presided over by the president, Miss Olive Scott. After a short devotional period, the following­ officers were elected: President, Mrs. Archie Messer; Vice Pres., Miss Olive •Scott;>Sec., Mrs. J. C. Higgins; Treas., Mrs. J^ Snell. A programme of meet­ ings and work was arfanged. Twelve ladies answered the roll by paying their membership fees. The February meeting will be held at the home of Miss Scott when ‘the afternoon will be spent quilting. ENTIRE STOCK ARENA BUY NOWCASH IN Activities ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT Men’s and Boys’ Overcoats, Suits, Underwear, Shirts, Hose, Hats, Gloves, Sweaters, Windbreakers. HANNA & CO. LIMITED WINCHAM PHONE 7»W ONTARIO •1 II Grenfell, of Labrador. After closing the meeting with repeating' the Miz­ pah benediction, a season of games was enjoyed. Paper on Dr. Grenfell Given In the absence of the president, Miss Bisbeck, Rev. C. Tavener presided at the weekly meeting of the Y.P.U. of the United Church on Friday evening. The Scripture lesson was read by G. Thompson. Miss Margaret Curtis' gave a well prepared paper on Dr. Mr. and ,Mrs, Edward Johnston, Mrs. Arthur Shaw and Miss Martha Kain'e, attended the funeral of Mrs. William Dane, at- Gorrie. Miss Isabel McKinnon, of Kitchen­ er, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McKinnon. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Scott, of Seaforth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Love. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marshall, of Lis- towel, were week-end visitors with Mrs. A. D. Smith. Mrs. James Breckenridge was a pa­ tient in the Wingham Hospital during the past week, having her tonsils-.re- moved. Y.P.S. Held Bible Contest The president, Eldon Kirton, pre­ sided at the regular meeting of the Y. •P. S. in Knox Presbyterian Church on Monday evening and opened the meeting with reading the first eleven verses of the bth Chapter of Matthew. Miss Jean Elliott lead in prayer. For the next three meetings Rev. F. G. Fowler will conduct a contest on the life of Elijah. Eldon Kirton and Alex McTavish were chosen captains. The topic taken from the “Front Line” on Temptation and Prayer, was taken by -Miss Flora McTavish. Mr. Fowler of­ fered the closing prayer. men’s Institutes in Canada. The re­ ports of the various conveners were given. Mrs. N. Keating and Mrs. R. W. Procter were appointed to repre­ sent the Institute on the Red Cross board. of directors. The Red Cross work done by the Various members was reported. The. roll call was res­ ponded to with the name of a Toronto industry and something about i'|. A duet1 was . sung by Donna Anderson and Catherine Keating and was much enjoyed. Mrs. R. J. MacKenzie was in charge of Current Events. Mrs. R. W. Procter gave an interesting ad­ dress. Lunch was served by the host­ ess, assisted by Mrs. H. Wheeler, Mrs. Robert McCrea and Mrs. N. Keating. Farmers’ Club Meets Feb. 14th The February meeting*of the Bel­ grave Farmers’ Club will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Proc­ ter on Tuesday evening, Feb. 4th. All interestedjin the farmers’ problem are invited to attend. Members please bring sandwiches. Aches and Poor Vision! Keen, comfortable eyesight awaits you with glasses fitted by R. A. Reid, Eyesight Specialist for 22 years. Finest quality glasses at lowest possible prices. RA 1) 411 fl R O Wingham Office in Williams’ • M. IKUlU 1\. V* Jewelry Store. Eyesight Specialist ’ .... —■ Every Wednesday morning from 9.00 to noon. Phone 5W. LIGHTERS & PIPES FRESH TOBACCOS And MAGAZINES At - Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe SKATING Wednesday Evenings Also Saturday Afternoons Saturday Evenings. HOCKEY GAME Intermediate B. Monday, February 3rd Lucknow Sepoys at Wingham The Game of the Season Mr. John McLeod has disposed of his chopping mill and feed business here, giving possession on Feb. 20th.- Mr. Wm. McLeod who manages the business, has been off duty for a month with a severe attack of flu. BELGRAVE No Y(P.U. This Week ' The Young People’s Society, of the United Church met in the school room of the Church on Wednesday with the Citizenship Committee in charge. Bob Grasby presided with Freda Jordan at the piano. The lesson was read by Russell Kelly and Geo. Michie led the devotions. The topic for the evening was a paper on “Some Sign Posts on the Road to Success.” It was based upon material take from the life and published- addresses of the late And­ rew Carnegie and was given by Rob. Yuill. The recreational period was conducted by Kenneth Wheeler. The society withdrew its meeting this week to enable all members to join in the annual meeting of the congregation. Institute Aid fur Red Cross Hospital The Belgrave branch of the Wom­ en's Intsitute gathered at the hotne of Mrs, John Anderson for their January meeting, with a good attendance of members and visitors. The president, Mrs, Norman Keating, conducted the’ meeting, The treasurer's report show­ ed a balance on hand of over $9, Let­ ters of thanks were received from in­ dividuals who were ill at Christmas time and were remembered by tlie In­ stitute.- It was decided that each mem­ ber donate 60c towards the furnish­ ing of the ward in the Red Cross Hos­ pital in England, This ward will be furnished by contributions of the Wo* PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY SHOP AT Smith’s Economy Food Storez CHOICE LARGE MEATY PRUNES 2 Lbs. 25c FANCY DRIED PEACHES ..........-..... 19c Lb. GOLDEN HALLOW! DATES ................ 2 Lbs. 27c CHOICE DRIED APRICOTS 30c Lb.' Smith’s Four O’Clock BLACK TEA . ..................lb. 69c EXCEL SALTED SODAS ....... 2-Lb. Box 29c FREE TUMBLER - Kellogg’s CORN FLAKES ... 3 Pkgs. 27c MAPLE LEAF NO. 4 PEAS ...... 11c Tin KING’S CHOICE TOMATOES ...... 2 Tins 25c E. D. Smith’s Three Fruit or Orange MARMALADE . . . 2 lb. jar 29c FOREST CITY BAKING POWDER...14b. 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