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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-05-15, Page 8PAGE EIGHT WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, May 15th, 1941 Show Starts at 8.00 p.m., Except Saturday ■ Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 7.45 and 9.45 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 15th, 16th, 17th FRED ASTAIRE PAULETTE GODDARD ARTIE SHAW & ORCH. ------In------ “SECOND CHORUS” A musical comedy starring, Fred Astaire, the screen’s greatest dancer. Also “Sport Subject” “Cartoon” “News” Matinee Saturday Afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Get Them Now! from the : “Follow with the of Christ May 19, 20, 21Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, ------Double Bill Brian Donlevy and Akim Tamiroff in “THE GREAT McGINTY” Charles Cobuyn and Beulah Bondi in “THE CAPTAIN IS A LADY” Two pictures bringing you action and comedy. Starting Monday, May 19th, the government tax will be added to the price of admission. WHITECHURCH Miss Bertha Mackay, Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hector Mackay. .. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Miller and family, of Lanes, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Purdon. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Curran and baby Dick, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Curran, of Ash field. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Newman and family, of Wingham, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Purdon. Mr. Roy Mackay and daughter, Hel en, from Florida, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mackay, of Brussels, - spent Sunday at the home of the lat ter’s daughter, Mrs. Walter Lott. Mrs. Lance Grain spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. J. Currie, Wingham. The W.M.S. of Brick Church are holding a social evening in S.S. No. 11 "on this Friday evening when Miss Clara McGowan of Blyth will give a lecture and show her slides of China. All are invited to attend. Brick Church meets .at 9.45 a.m. for the summer I months. At the Mother’s Day serv-1 ice on Sunday, Mary Louise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, and Roy Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Robinson, were baptized. Mr. and Mrs.. Len. Westbrook, of Goderich, spent Sunday with his aunt, Mrs. Jas. Cornelius. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Laidlaw and-Iv an, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Falconer and Lois, Miss C. Laidlaw and Mrs. Henderson and her granddaughter, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr, Bluevale. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hey, of Hamil ton, Mr. and’ Mrs. Edgar Gaunt, of Marnoch, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davidson. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wightman and children spent Sunday with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Vipond of Atwood. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McLean and Jack spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ira McLean and family, of Port Stanley, and Mrs. J. G. Gillespie accompanied them and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gillespie of Yarmouth Centre.. Quality Hardware R We remind you that Now is the time to ihvest in a New Frigidaire. IT PAYS TO BE THRIFTY. BUY NOW THE COFFIELD WASHER AT A BARGAIN ALSO ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. Now is the Time to get your Fishing Tackle and Sporting Goods and avoid extra costs. We bought at the right time and now pass this advantage to qur customers. Remember Bank Nite Tickets. War Savings Coupons - Ask For Them. Donald Rae & Son ===== FHONE 27 —WE DELIVER —— Lime - Plaster - Gyproc Coal and Coke Heavy and Shelf Hard- Coal is Cash with the ware. Order. I Announcing New Spring Range — Of — HANNA MEN’S STORE MADE-TO-MEASURE SUITS Now that our Sprang Lines are complete, we invite you to drop around and see for yourself the fine range of smart new shades and fabrics available in Hanna’s Made-to-Measure Tailoring. Among them is a shade and pattern just suited to you and your needs* The Hanna standard of tailoring guarantees the quality —your comfort and your complete satisfaction, Valdes are excep tional, But drop in soon while there’s a wide choice. Wedding Suits - a specialty, $24.50 $27.50 $30.00 $35.00 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cox spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Sprung, of Londesboro, and Miss El eanor Sprung, London, accompanied them home, The church, service in the United Church here will commence at 9.45 a.m. for the summer months. On Sun day during the Mother’s Day service, John Albert, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coultes, was baptized. The ser vice was in charge of the S. S. Supt., Jas. Falconer, and Miss Mildred Mc Clenaghan read the Scripture lessons, and Florence Beecroft read the story,' The Quest. The choir rendered spec ial Mother’s Day anthems, and Rev. G. A. Barnard based his address on “Mother” and “The Home Influence.” Rev. Mr, Hagan, of Toronto, had charge of the services in the Presby terian .Church here on Sunday, pre paratory service will be held on Fri day with Rev. K. MacLean in charge, and Communion Service next Sunday. Anniversary Services will be held on May 25th with Rev. Mr, McCurlie of Walkerton, as the guest speaker. The W.M.S'., Home Helper meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Robert Ross on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Simpson, of Langside, visited on Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jas. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hutchison, Mr. and Mrs. M. Templeman and children, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn. Mrs. Hardie Simpson, of Tees- water, visited there on Thursday last. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Mackay, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Grainger and children, all of Guelph, visited on Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hector Mac kay, Mr. and Mrs. Grainger leave in June for Winnipeg where they will make their home. Mrs. Jack Johnston and Mrs. J. B. Morrison quilted a quilt and donated it to the local Red Cross last week. Mrs. Morrison had a long distance call on Mothers Day from her daughter, Mrs. Donald Cameron of Long Beach, Long Island, and Mrs. Ab. Taylor of Wing ham visited there over the week-end. Mr. Dan Martin of London has been visiting his family and other relatives here during the past week. Mr. Ermine Copeland, Wingham, will be the guest speaker at the con cert being held in the Institute Hall on May 23, by the three local schools in aid of the Red Cross. Mrs. A. Fox and. Miss Isabel spent ■. Sunday at the home of the former’s ‘ brother, Mr. Zechiel Phillips, Auburn. . Miss Merle Wilson and Tom spent I the week-end at Whitby, and Miss Ag- " nes Wilson R.N., who has nursed for i the past five years in the Ontario Hos pital there, returned with them and on June 1 will take a position in the Co chrane Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Mac McNeil and chil- : dren and her mother, Mrs. D. Martin ' spent Friday last at Welland at the • home of Mrs. Emerson Austin. Mrs. Walter Gowsell, who spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Robt. McClenaghan left on Mdn^ay to visit relatives at Foxboro before returning to Kenora. The young .people of the Presbyter ian church met on Mondajr evening with the young people of the United Church, Miss Agnes Gillespie, presi dent, was in charge and gave the call to worship, Mildred McClenaghan read’ the scripture lesson and Genevieve Watt led in prayer. Winnifred Barn ard was in charge of the topic “Poets ■ of note across Canada.” Jean Welwood gave two readings from Edgar Guests book, Miss Agnes Robertson gave a reading “Faith without works”, and Mrs. J. Pollock and Velma Scott sang "Christ’s redeeming love”, Rev. G. A. Barnard .closed the meeting with pray er. Mrs. Jas. Falconer and Mr. J. H. Pollock were in charge of the.recrea tion period of games and contests. Lunch was served and a social half- hour enjoyed. The National Anthem brought the evening to a close. ■ Mr. and Mrs. Aldin Purdon and Bil lie, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Dawson and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Henderson and daughter, Isabel, Wingham, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tif fin, Langside. Among those in this district who re ceived trees of white pine and Norway j spruce to plant in their woodlot were . John Purdon, Millan Moore and Rus sel Gaunt. Mr. John Gaunt left last week to work for the summer with the Tow land Construction Co,, London. Miss Lorna McClenaghan of Glen coe, spent the week-end with her par ents, Mr, and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan. Mr. and Mrs. Jack McIntyre and children spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. deorge Tiffin. Miss Frances Wilson, Wingham, spent the week-end with Mrs. James Wilson. Mr. Nat Dunbar of Guelph, spent a few days this week at the home of Mr. John Richardson. I Extra Trousers at Low Cost. BLUEVALE Discontinued patterns of Cong’oleum Rugs, clear ing at bargain prices, will help to balance that budget. Congoleum makes your rooms look brighter, eas ier to keep clean. Don’t miss this week end sale. Assorted sizes from 6’x9’ to 9’xl2 .89 up KING’S IF YOU WANT Low-Priced Batteries for your radio, the Pattison Radio Service offers Quality “B” Bat teries at $2.49 Each Reg. Price $2.95. citations were given by Alba Shiell, George Thomson and Jean McLennon. ■Rev. C. Tavener gave an address on “The boy Samuel and his mother.” Appropriate anthems were rendered by a Mothers’ Choir. During the ser vice the two daughters o<f Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gerrie were baptized. Presbyterian Mother’s Day Service The order of service for Mother’s Day, as prepared by the Board of Sab bath Schools and Young People’s Soc ieties, was carried out at Knox Pres byterian Church. The Supt., Mrs.,H. Robertson, acted as leader. Scripture passages were read by Nor.a Shaw and Harold Elliott, Norma Moffatt and Frances Shaw gave recitations. A trio was sung by Ruth McKercher, Mar garet Messer and Eliene McKinney. Rev. F. G. Fowler, tin speaking on the subject “The Christian Home” stated’ that Christian teaching started in the Home and was' the foundation of the Christian Ch-urch and National Life. Messrs. W. S. Davidson and Archie Messer were named by the congrega tion to attend the meeting of Maitland Presbytery on May 20th at Kincard ine. Organize Mission Band A Mission Band in connection with the W.M.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale, was organized on Friday afternoon at the Manse by Mrs. F. G. Fowler, The following officers were elected: Supt., Mrs. F. G. Fow ler; President, Margaret Messer; vice pres., Nora Shaw; Sec., Eva Fraser; Treas’., Ruth McKercher; Pianist, Elienp McKinney, The president read from Mark 4: 18-23. Mrs. Fowler led in prayer and read a story Mission Band Study Booh The Leader" which dealt birth and young 'boyhood and how he grew into such a great leader. Attendance 14. Meetings will be held every month.. Institute Name Delegates Mrs. George *Lov.e was the hostess for the May meeting of the Women’s Institute. The president, Miss Jean Elliott, presided. During the business discussion projects were chosen for the local leader’s training school for the -district, Mrs. Roy Tjirvey, Miss Flor ence Fowler, Mrs, J, H. Smith, Miss Jcap Elliott and Miss Olive Scott wefe named to attend the District Annual meeting to be held at Ethel on May 22nd, A paper entitled “Mothers” pre pared by Mrs. Archie Messer, was read pointing out some of the respon sibilities of mothers in the care of their families and the part they plaj' in moulding the child’s character. A poem “Mother’s Posy" was read by Mrs. Earl Hamilton and Miss Margar et Curtis read a beautiful article “Mo ther. A gift from God." A social time was enjoyed and refreshments were served by the hostess. Red Cross Shipment Bluevale workers shipped to the Red Cross Society at Wingham this week: ■ 10 pneumonia jackets, 15 girls’ night dresses, 15 suits pyjamas, 15 woman’s house dresses', 5 quilts, .47 pair socks, 2 scarfs, 2 sweaters sleeveless, 5 wo man’s sweaters with sleeves, 30 pair woman’s gloves.. Thomas and Mjss Beatrice Shearer of Wroxetei;, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, P. S. MacEwen. Dr. Arthur Shaw'and Mrs. Shaw of Toronto, were recent visitors with the doctor’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shaw. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Curtis had a Mothers day gathering at their home on Sunday including Mir. and Mrs. H. Procter and,daughter, Margaret, Mrs. Margaret Rolph and Mrs. Laura Kir- ton.. Mr. and. Mrs. McGowan and Mr. Nash, Detroit, Mich., are visiting at the home of M,r.. and Mrs. John Ho cker idge. Mr. Goldie Wheeler, Belgrave, was a Sunday visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shaw. Rev. and Mrs. Tavener are at Wood- stock this week. Mrs. Tavener is at tending the London Conference W.M. S. annual convention of the United Church in Canada. Miss Dorothy Aitken, of St. Marys, and Mrs. M. L. Aitken, of Hollen, spent the week-end with Miss Duff. Silas Johnston, Walton, was a Sun day visitor with his brother, W. J. and Mrs. Johnston-. Miss Donna Smith, Clinton, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Milton Smith and brother, Ross. Mr. "and Mrs. R. F. Garniss, Mac and Olive Scott .and Miss Florence Fowler spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Neil B. McEachern at Mount Forest. i Mr. and Mrs, Frank Hplyman of Blyth, visitqtl on Sunday af ,thfc" hopip of Mr. and Mr. and Miss Fern Monday, Mr, Clifford Carter spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Carter on his last leave before leaving for overseas. Miss Jean Campbell of Kitchener, spent the week-end under the parental roof. Fourteen members of the Mission. Band met at the home of Mrs. Wm. Carter on. Saturday with Roy Buchan an in charge. Readings were given by Gwen Cook, Dorothy Govier and Lor na Buchanan, a patriotic topic was -giv en bjr Victor Campbell, piano duet by Edith and Gwen Cook. The president Dorothy Govier was in charge of the business, plans were made to 'entertain the W. M. S. in July. The girls of the Mission Band were each to write a letter to' Roberta McVittie, a Mission band member whQ has been ill. The devotional program of the W. M. S. which was held on Friday after noon with 18 present was in charge of Mrs. Elwin Taylor, Mrs, Wm. Wal den presided at the piano, Mrs. Taylor led in prayer, the scripture lesson was read from St. John 15th chapter by Mrs ,R. Vincent, readings were given by’Mrs. Walter Cook on “A task to do", Mrs.’ M. Bosman on “Give ye comfort", a ladies quartet, Mrs. Wm. McDowell, Mrs. Alva McDowell, Mrs. Fred J. Cook and Mrs. Wm. Walden rendered a number. Tfyp study book on Rev. Oliver Jackson was given by Mrs. Marvin McDowell, prayer by Mrs. Wm. McVittie who was in "char ge of the business, It was decided to have the W. M. S. quilting on Tues day, May 27th. The report of the Presbyterial meeting held at Thames Road was given by Mrs. Marvin Mc Dowell. Meeting closed with prayer. The Sunday school service was well attended on Sunday, Edith and Gwen Cook rendered a Mothers Day piece at the church service. Rev. H. C. Wil son spoke on "Mothers”. The -choir rendered a “Mothers" piece with Mrs. Norman Radford.taking the solo part. The junior quartet also sang a num- Mrs, Wm. Carter. Mrs, Alva McDowell and were London visitors on TIP TOP Tropi-Kools will help you to look cool and keep cool this summer. Light shades and white give you a big choice of patterns for a suit, slacks or jacket. Now is the time to place your order. The price for a suit — $23.50 KING’S ber “God bless our mothers". 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Seeding in this district is almost " completed. Some of the farmers are ’ busy preparing corn and root ground ( for planting. Misses Edna and Audrey Walsh of Hensal, and Mr. Jim Walsh of Clint on, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Walsh. .Mr. and Mrs. Norman McDowell and children visited on Sunday with Mrs. Osbaldeston of Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cook and family of Belgrave, were guests on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Cook. Mrs. Wm. Blair of Brucefield, spent Sunday at the home of her son,''Mr. Hugh Blair. I Mrs. Albert Nethery and Mr, Alex. Nethery of Hamilton, were guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Telford Cook and other friends. Mr. Kenneth Campbell of Toronto, is spending this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Bosman and Harold visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D, McNichol of Walton. Mr, and ’Mrs. Milton Hooper, Mr. and Mrs. Gladwyn Hooper and baby Ruth of Woodham, were guests on Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs, W. 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