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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-04-03, Page 8— " ..... ' ■' ............................................................................... PAGE EIGHT * SPECIAL — Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 3rd, 4th, 5th GEORGE M. COHAN’S GREAT STAGE HIT I LITTLE KELLIE KELLI starring JUDY GARLAND with GEORGE MURPHY CHARLES WINNINGER Screen play by Jack McGowan Directed by Norman Taurog Produced by Arthur Freed An M-G-M Picture Show Starts at 8.00 p.ni., Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 7.45 and 9.45 p.m. A Comedy with Music. Also “Information Please” and “News” Admission, Adults 35c Children 20c WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Matinee Admission: Adults 25c, Children 15c. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 7th, Sth, 9th HENRY FONDA JANE DARWELL CHARLEY GRAPEWIN r Jn ___ “The Grapes Of Wrath” The widely-read and heart-rending story of Califor­ nia’s half-million migratory workers. Also “Cartoon” SKiSaS—* I"—"”! ... WHITECHURCH Mr. John Turner, of Kitchener, vis­ ited- at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Al­ bert Patterson on Wednesday last. Mr. .Clarence McClenaghan was in Goderich on Monday attending an ex­ ecutive meeting of the Y.P.U. of the United Church Presbytery. Mrs. Elwood Barbour and Kenneth, of Fordyce, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Petta- piece. Mr. Russel Farrier, of Galt, spent the week-end at the home of his par­ ents, >Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Farrier. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson, Claire and Ross, of Courtland, spent a few days last week with her father, Mr. Thos. .Robinson and other E. Wawa­ nosh relatives. Reeve Raymond Redmond, Stewart McBurney, Harvey Black and Norman McDowell, of E. Wawanosh Council, were in Kitchener last Friday attend­ ing the Road Convention. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer and Angus, accompanied Mr. Richard Welwood to his home in Caledon on Saturday and spent the week-end with relatives there. Miss Verna P-urdon left this week to assist in the home of Miss Beatrice McQuillan of St. Helens for the next • •• Phone 41 — Colhorne Ladies’ Shop New Spring Dresses, Coats and Hats Colorful flower dress designs in new shades, coco brown, new spring green, new American blue and beige rose. There are several length styles in the new Spring Suits. We have the latest styles and colours. ••• Hats New Spring Felts or the fancy new Straws laden with colorful flowers. FOR LADIES - The Medcalf Shoe Smart tip-to-the^minute styles in Pumps and Ties. All made with built-in Arch support and in widths. For foot comfort and economy, try a calf Shoes. pair of MecF C; * FOR MEN — Ritchie Shoes Leaders in style and long: wear, in Calf or Kid Oxfords, built to fit the foot, solidly and comfortably and at a moderate price. Let your new Spring Shoes be Ritchie’s and your next pair will be Ritchie’s too, WILLIS’! Shoe Store •J- - few months. Mr. Nat Thompson left on Monday to rejoin his regiment after spending the past his home here. Mr. Harold Sparling operation on Tuesday last in St. Jos­ eph’s Hospital, Toronto, for the re­ moval of a troublesome goitre. The last reports say he is well on the way to recovery. Mrs. Robt. Pardon spent two days last week at the home of her daugh­ ter, Mrs. Gordon Rintoul, Lucknow, on account of the illness of her dau­ ghter, Marjorie. Miss Doris McClenaghan, of Kin­ cardine, visited at her home on Wed­ nesday last, and Miss Lorna McClen­ aghan, of Glencoe, spent the week-end ! here, with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Ben McClenaghan. The W.M.S. of the United Church held teas at the home of Mrs. B. Mc­ Clenaghan on Friday last and at the home of Mrs. J. D. Beecroft Thursday last. Mrs. J. G. Gillespie was in charge of the meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church, held at the home of Miss Genevieve Watt on Wednesday last, the theme1 of the meeting being “Following Christ’s way in the home’’. Mrs. Scholtz read the Scripture les­ son. Mrs. H. Pollock addressed the ladies, telling of the great work of Rev. Massie of India, and Mrs. J. D. Beecroft led in prayer for the mission­ aries. The Easter Thank-Offering will be held at the next meeting. The ben­ ediction closed the meeting. The lad­ ies have started an autograph quilt, and as Mrs. Pollock wishes to pur­ chase it, she is desirous of having all the names in the community on this quilt, as a remembrance of this com­ munity. Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie will celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of their wedding next Sunday, April 6. This community takes great pleasure in extending congratulations to this grand old couple, who through their long life have tried in every way to further the interests of the people and the life of this community. 'Mr. Kenneth Weaver realized good ■prices for his stock and implements at his sale on Friday last, and on Sat­ urday he and Mrs. Weaver, and their grandson, Billie Boyd, left for their new home at Paris. Mrs. Herb. McQuillan and son, of Lucknow, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ab. McQuillan. Miss Elizabeth Mirehouse, who has been with Mrs. A. Emmerson for the past year, left on Monday to spend a week with her aunt, Mrs. Robert Ross, before* leaving next Tuesday with her brother for their home at Biggar, Sas­ katchewan. Mrs. Arthur Cronin and son, of Caledon, are spending this week at ; the homes of her brothers, Cecil and James Falconer. Mrs. Thos. Morrison and daughter, Marilyn, who have spent the winter in Toronto, have returned to their home here. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Earl Caslick, Culross, celebrated their 25th wedding anniver­ sary on Sunday. Present were the family, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Conn, of Kinloss, Misses Elda and Irma,.-of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott of Ripley, and Wilfred, also her par­ ents" Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hill, Lang­ side. Mr. and Mrs. 'John Kilpratrick, of Lucknow, were the hosts at a very happy gathering on Monday, March 31st, when they entertained her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson, of East Wawanosh, the occasion being Mr. and Mrs. Robinson’s 56th wedding anniversary. All members of the fam­ ily residing in this district were 'pres­ ent. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson also received congratulations, it being their 26th wedding anniversary. The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held Tues­ day next in the hall. At the conclus­ ion of the meeting ,an exhibit of a doz­ en quilts, which were made by the ladies of the community for the Red Cross, will be held. All ladies invited. Mr. Kenneth Mowbray, of the Mos- sebank Flying Training School, Sask., has been on leave in Regina and in Moose Jaw at the home of former Wingham friends. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Robinson at)d son, Frederick James, Green Bay, Wis. after spending the week with his par­ ents, in Goderich* visited over the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James St. Marie. Mrs. Robinson remaining for a longer visit. Mrs. Thomas Rewan and son, Mar­ tin, of Neustadt, were also week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs, James St. Marie, Miss Veronica St. Marie, Reg. N., returned to her duties at Bramp­ ton after spending a week with her parents. at Hamilton, two weeks at underwent an BELGRAVE ■ HOT CROSS TASTY HOT CROSS BUNS 20c Doz. Baked Daily GIBSON’S BAKERY Phone 145 Free Delivery “Always The Best” LIGHTERS & PIPES FRESH TOBACCOS And MAGAZINES — At — Omar Haselgr ove’s Smoke Shoppe Fair. Five dollars was also donated to the Cemetery Board for use in keeping work done at the cemetery. The Red Cross also asked for a show­ er of articles for the layettes being made by the branch. The following articles are requested, safety-pins, powder, soap, stockings and pieces of old cotton or linen. It was also stated the Red Cross had white yarn on hand to knit babies’ bonnets, jackets, vests and bootees. The Roll Call was responded to by naming a prominent Canadian. Mrs. C. Logan also conducted a question drawer in Canada. The war work was also reported. Mrs. Keating spoke a few words in memory of Mrs. M. A. Wheeler, the honorary president, who passed away since the last meeting, and spoke of her unfailing loyalty to the branch and her interest in the work. The convenors of the. standing com­ mittees were married, as follows: girls' meeting, Mrs. Earle Anderson; Agri­ culture, Mrs. Cecil Wheeler; Canadian- ization, Mrs. W. Armstrong; Historic­ al Research, Mrs. C. Logan; Peace, Mae Frisby; Health and Child Wel­ fare, Miss E. Procter; Home Econom­ ics, Mrs. Jesse Wheeler; Community Activities and Relief, Mrs. G. Higgins; Legislation, Mrs. J. C. Procter; Edu­ cation, Mrs. J. B. Townend; Canadian Industries, Mrs. J. M. Coultes; War Work, Airs. R. W. Procter. The ladies quilted a quilt during the afternoon. The singing of the Nat­ ional Anthem closed the meeting af­ ter which lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. C. H. Wade and Mrs. J. M. Coultes. requested, safety-pins, Held Red Cross Euhcre The Red Cross Society held a Euchre and Dance in the Foresters’ Institute Names Committees The March meeting of the Belgrave Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Clifford Logan last week with a good attendance of members present. The president, Mrs, N. Keat­ ing, conducted the meeting. Prizes were donated to the Belgrave School I Radio Service Westinghouse Tubes Burgess Batteries Used 4-tube 2-volt Philco Battery Set For Sale. PATTISON EYES EXAMINED— GLASSES FITTED— AT MODERATE PRICES. R. A. Reid R. 0. Eyesight Specialist Wihghafti Office At Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon. WESTFIELD SALEM was Red To- Hall, Belgrave, when a good time was enjoyed. In the early part of the ev­ ening euchre was played and th$ win­ ners were:. Mrs. W. Procter and Joe Sneider, The lucky door ticket was won by Miss Prentice. All prizes were $1,00 worth of war stamps. Lunch was served ind dancing was enjoyed with music supplied by several present The C.N.R. closes the line through Belgrave on Saturday, April 12th. Had Fine Meeting g People’s Society met in ■oni of the United Church lesday night last with the Fel- Committee in charge, The was presided over by May Bruce Scott read the lesson and the prayer was taken by Mrs. C. Logan. The topic for the evening was a devotional address by a former mem­ ber of ’the society, Mrs, E. Wightman. Y.P.S. The Youn the school rc on Wed: lowship meeting Frisby. Red Cross Shipment A shipment of finished goods forwarded recently by the local Cross Society to Headquarters in ronto. In it were the following articles — 4 sweaters, 8 scarves, 3 pairs long seamen’s stockings, 6 helmets, 4 pr. two-way mitts, 3 .pr. ordinary mitts; 1 pr. gloves, 37 quilts. and Mrs. Halliday, Wingham, Roy McKersie, of Bounty, Mr. and Mr. Sask., spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Balmer, Mr. Wm. Weir, of Niagara, spent the week-end, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Weir. His wife, who has been visiting friends in this com­ munity for the past two^weeks, return­ ed home with him. The pulpit here will be occupied next Sunday by a preacher from Tor­ onto. Mrs. Ed. Palmer spent the week-end at Wroxeter with Mrs. Bush and Miss Gertie Bush. Mr. Wm. Aitkens and Mr. Tommy Thompson, who enlisted some time ago. are taking their final training at Windsor, where they are at the pres­ ent time. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scott, Auburn, visited on Sunday withMr. and Mrs. Douglas Campbell. Mrs. Howard Campbell entertained a number of the ladies at a quilting on Wednesday afternoon. ■Mr, Frank Harbourn and babe, of Staffa, spent last week with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walden. Mr. Kenneth Campbell, of Toronto, and Miss Jean Campbell,of Kitchener, visited with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell again this week­ end. Mrs. Earl Wightman and family vis­ ited on Sunday with her parents, and Mrs. Mathers, of Lucknow. livered: 165 suits pyjamas, 66 pneu­ monia jackets, 12 blankets, 16 quilts, 64 T binders, 18 ice bag* covers, 6 hot wafer bottle covers, 8 pair bed socks, 42 pair bloomers, 25 pair step-ins, 43 baby shirts,- 24 baby jackets, 17 girls’ night dresses, 1 child’s dress, 2 parkas, 350 pair socks, 5 'pair seaman's socks, 11 scarfs, 7 sleeveless sweaters, 13 pr. children’s mitts, 10 pair two-way mitts, 1 pair rifle mitts, 5 helmets, 2 pair wristlets. The New Order” showing that the Christian Religion has played an im­ portant part in the rise and fall of em­ pires. Next Sunday the regular morning service. will commence at 10.30 and will be followed by Sunday School, which has been re-organized with Mrs. Harvey Robertson as Superintendent and Mrs. Eldred Nichol the assistant, and Rev. F. G. Fowler in charge of the Bible Class, Librarian, Harold Elliott with Bernard Lillow the assistant. Jr Mr. BLUEVALE Red Cross Meeting - Reports Received Miss Duff opened her home Thurs­ day afternoon, when fifteen ladies ga­ thered to discuss Red- Cross work. Mrs. W. J. Johnston presided and op­ ened the meeting with prayer. Miss Scott read Mrs. Howes’ report of the amount of work being accomplished, and also gave a report of a recent meeting at Wingham when a report of the annual convention at Toronto was presented. The treasurer’s state­ ment for the year was presented, also a list of articles made and delivered to date. Rev. C. Tavener was present and closed the meeting with prayer. Financial Statement of the Women’s Institute War Work Fund: Receipts Bal. on hand Mar. 31, 1940 ...$ Community Canvass ............... Personal Donations ............... Women’s Institute ................ Minstrel Show .................... Donation from Kirton’s School Donation B. B. Club, Eben- ezer ................. ■■.-............ Proceeds from Dances ....... . Proceeds from tag day at' races ............................-....... Tickets on Mrs. Elliott's quilt Tickets on L. G. Turvey’s Flour ..................... «... Tickets on Mrs. Shaw’s and . Mrs. Curtis’ rUg ............ Bank Interest.......................... Quilting Held Mrs. R. F. Garniss was the hostess this month for the regular meeting of the double group of the Ladies’ Aid of Knox Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Ar­ chie Messer presided. The opening prayer was offered by Mrs. F. G. Fowler. 'Several items of business were disposed of. During -the after­ noon the ladies quilted. Tea was serv­ ed by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Scott, of Seaforth, spent Sunday with iMr. and Mrs. George Love. Misses Ethel and Florence Beattie and their cousin, Arthur Thompson, of Seaforth, visited on Sunday -with Mac and Olive Scott. Rev. C. Tavener and Mrs. Tavener called on Miss Luella Brewer in Lon­ don this week. Friends of Miss Brew­ er will be pleased to know that ■has been moved from the hospital is at the home of her sister. Miss Florence Fowler spent week-end with Miss Jean Scott other friends at Seaforth. 113.86 350.45 16.00 5.00 54.21 29.21 10.00 17.85 5.20 31.05 2.65 27.45 .17 Total Receipts ......................$ Expenditures J. W. Wettlaufer, store acct. $ I/. G, Turvey, store acct...... G. A. Love, store acct. .................. Sidney Smith & Co., store acct, .............................. „ Red Cross, Wingham, supplies ' Isard & Co., store acct............ Miss Graham, store acct,....... Walker Store, acct. ............... Seirite Store .......................... Minstrel Show, Wtoxeter and booth ..................... .............. AdverHsing ..... «............ Stamps and bank service ............ 663.10 208.47 128.68 86.82 45.60 27.13 9.13 6.25 24.16 .50 27.34 2.00 .76 Total .....566.84 Balance on hand .........$ 96.26 List of articles completed and de* ...■< ......................................................................... .............•», *. PROMPT DELIVERY Presbyterian Sunday School After Church At the morning service in Knox Presbyterian Church, Rev. F. G. Fow­ ler had for his subject “Religion and PHONE 161 SHOP AT FINE OR COARSE ROLLED OATS... 5 Lbs. 25c MELCOURT COFFEE ..49c Lb. Smith’s Four O’Clock BLACK TEA - * LUCKNOW WHEATLETS ........6 Lbs. 25c CHOICE MEATY 40-50 PRUNES'..... 2 Lbs. 25c lb. 69c CHRISTIE’S EXCEL SALT- TIP TOP ED SODAS..... 2-Lb, Bbx 29c NO. 3 PEAS 2 20-Oz, Tins 27c New Low Price COWAN’S COCOA £ MAPLE LEAF ■ SOAP FLAKES 4-Lb. 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