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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-07-03, Page 8
4 WINGHAM ADVANCE!-TIMES Thursday, July 3rd, 1941 Show Starts ait 8.00 p,m., Except Saturday Saturday Night, Two Shows, at 7.45 and 9.45 p.m, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 3rd, 4th, 5th JOE. E. BROWN MARY CARLISLE -----„ In ----- “BEWARE SPOOKS” Joe’s a policeman now and is ready to run you in for wearing a sour puss. Also “Andy Clyde” “Screen Snapshots” “News” Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, July 7th, 8th, 9th BURGESS MEREDITH BETTY FIELD ------In—— “OF MICE AND MEN” An impression of life as it is lived by the “bindle stiffs” of the California ranch country. Also “Disney Cartoon” WHITECHURCH Mr. Donald Watt, Toronto, and Bil lie McClenaghan, Belgrave, spent Sun day with Miss Muriel Watt and left for Belgrave with Mr. Harry McClen aghan, Donald has secured work for the summer at Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Long, of Battle Creek, Mich., spent the week-end at the home of her brother, Mr. Eli Jacques. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clarke, Amherst- burg, Mr. and Mrs. Pratt and family, Stratford, and Mr. Bill Thompson, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. Robt. Carrick. Mr. and Mrs. Dawson Craig arrived home from their honeymoon Sunday evening, and the community tendered them a miscellaneous shower at their home on Tuesday evening. All report a good time. This community extends congratu lations to Mr. and Mrs. George Cedril Moffat, who were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Coulter at noon on Saturday. Over thirty of the immediate relatives attended the wedding dinner, after which the happy couple left on a mot or trip to Northern Ontario. The best ^.wishes of a host of friends will follow them to their home on the B. line. Mr. George Ross, of C^ven Sound, and Mr. Russel Ross, of Tiverton, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ross. Bern—In W. Wawanosh, on Friday, June 27th, to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Taylor, a son. The foilowing twelve young women under the leadership of Miss Grace Richardson attended the Achievement Day for the Dept, of Women’s Insti tutes, held at Clinton on Friday, Mrs. Will Scott, Mary Caution, Gertie and Adryss Brown, Dorothy Walters, Margaret King, Catharine Mowbray, Eileen McClenaghan, Mildred Moore, Agnes Gillespie, Jean Welwood. Each of these young women received a sil ver spoon for their work, the leader getting two, and Agnes Gillespie, who BUS SERVICE i i Msilce Change of Time-Table June 28th, 1941. Leaves Wingham for Clinton, Stratford, Toronto, Hamilton, Lon don, Detroit, Sarnia, Daily except Sundays .and Holidays 7.30 A.M. — 4.00 P.M. Sundays: 4.00 P.M. 7.30 P.M. Holidays 7.30 A.M., 4.00 P.M. and 7.30 P.M. Leaves Wingham for Owen Sound, via Lucknow, Kincardine, P©rt El gin, Daily: 2.30 P.M, to Owen Sound Daily except Sundays and Holidays 8.50 P.M. to Kincardine Sundays and Holidays: 10.30 P.M. to Kincardine. New service to Owen Sounds via Teeswatef, Mildmay, Walkerton, Paisley, Port Elgin, Dally except Sundays and Holidays 8.50 P.M. ♦ Sunday and Holidays 10.30 P.M. For full information call Bruns wick Hotel or Murray Johnson’S Garage. WESTERN ONTARIO MOTORWAYS LTD. ■ has completed six units, gets a free trip to Toronto Ex. At the afternoon session, four girls, Agnes, Jean, Dor othy and Mildred Moore, presented the skit “How a Good Soldier -Keeps Fit” and Mrs. Scott showed six books, read by the girls, and gave a three- minute comment on them, all received another spoon for their contribution to the program. Mrs. ‘Victor Emerson returned home from her school at Dundalk Friday. Mrs. Richard Brown, of Ripley, 'is spending a few days with her relatives Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Brown, of Lang side. ’ . • - i : i Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn spent Sun day at Lucknow at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Harold Johnston and Jean Simpson returned with them to visit with her grandparents. Mr. Alec Orr, who has been work ing in the mines at Quebec, is spend ing a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Orr. Mr. Roy McGee, Toronto, visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGee on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Purdon and two children returned to their home in De troit on Friday after visiting relatives here for the week, and leaving, Anita, Shirley and Mildred here to visit for a month. S.S. No. 9 Kinloss held a fine picnic on the school grounds on Friday af ternoon with the section in attendance, games, races and competitions were thoroughly enjoyed by all and the pic nic supper was a real social treat. The regular monthly meeting of tire '. Women’s Institute will be held Tues day, July 8th in-the Hall. Mrs. Wal ter Lott will have charge of the motto “Much reading like eating, wholly use- ! less unless digested”, and a paper will , be given on “Education is a better ; safeguard to a nation than a standing ’ army.” The roll call—A place I wish to see and why. Mr. and Mrs, John Richardson and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patterson.. Mrs. Emerson and. Miss Lila left on Friday for Kilbride1 to atttend the Small family -e-union. on Saturday. Mr. Carman. Farrier motored to To ronto Saturday and Misses Winnifred and Olive Farrier returned, home with him to spend their vacation here. Mr. and Mrs.. Alberti Patterson visit ed With old acquaintances ira Ashfield on Tuesday. The Presbyterian congregations are hearing ministers for a: call now, and on Sunday Rev., Mr, Rcavi.e, of South Porcupine had charge of. the three ser vices. This community mett in the Hall on Friday night, and after a short pro gram presented, to Mt;. Tom Wilson, from the W. 1.,. a shaving outfit, from the Red Cross,, a sweater and sox, and from the Patriotic Society,, a water proof case with comb and brush. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed by all. Tom left with James, who had a business trip to London, cm Saturday and from there will go to Manning Pool, Toronto, as a member of the R.G.A.F. His many friends here wish him a successful career and will follow his work with interest. Mrs. Kirk, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bee croft, Ernest and Florence, attended the Jubilee services in Dungannon Un ited Church on Sunday, and Mrs. Kirk spent a few days with old friends there, Mrs, Irwin, Toronto, who has been visiting with Mrs. W, R. Farrier, left on Saturday to visit at the home of her son, Mr, Emerson Irwin, London, / Many from here will be pleased to welcome Rev. and Mrs. J. Ure Stew art, back to this community, as' they are moving to Lucknow next week. The Red Cross Society held a quilt ing at the home of Mrs. Mac Ross on I Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cox visited on Sunday at the home of their niece, in London. At the Strawberry Festival, held in the basement of the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday last, under the auspices of the Patriotic Society, over $75 was realized. A splendid crowd was in attendance and all enjoyed the play “The Rebellion of Youth" pres ented by the Benmiller Dramatic Soc iety, Little-Jeanie McInnis, who sold the most tickets for the quilt, present ed to the society by Mrs. W. J. Coul ter, had the honor of drawing the lucky ticket, which fell to Miss Susan Carrick. The schools in this communtiy clos ed on Friday with the teachers, Miss Eleta Hunter, Miss Mrytle Yuill and Harold Pollock all re-engaged for the next year. The Y.P.U. of Brick United Church met at the home of tlje president, Miss June Irwin, last Thursday night and after a short program presented the pastor, Rev. Mr. Townend, of Bel grave, with a table lamp, as a remem brance from the Society. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed by all. The ball team of the Y.P.U. of Au burn United Church played against the team of the Y.P.U. here at S.S. No. 10 last Friday evening and won 22-17. This team played at Londesboro Mon day night, »' Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rintoul, of Lucknow, spent Sunday with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Purdon. Miss Florence Caskenette, of Pres ton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Caskenette, of Kinloss, had her tonsils removed in Wingham Hospital Mon day. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Elliott and family attended the Mitchell Family Re-Union at Chesley on Saturday. Miss Stella McAdams, of McMaster University, Hamilton, visited last week at Mr, Nixon’s, Easl Wawanosh. Miss Kate Smith, Hamilton, is stay ing with Mrs. A. Fox and Miss Isabel Fox, R.N., returned to her patient in Wroxeter on Tuesday. will present the report of the Domin ion Board, meeting. Rev, C. Tavener gave an address on “Friendship”. BELGRAVE John Mason Won Heifer The Belgrave Red Cross Society held a very enjoyable evening’s enter tainment on Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McGill, 4th line of Morris. The program for the first part of the evening was supplied by the Blue Boys from Port Albert Air Navigation School No. 31 and consist ed of choruses, vocal and piano solos, banjo numbers and readings. Rain and wind interrupted the evenings en tertainment just at the close of the program but cleared away again be fore long and dancing and bingo were enjoyed. The draw for the heifer re sulted in John. Mason, 9th line, becom ing the owner of the fine animal. A pig had also been, donated to the War Victims Fund, and the holder of this lucky ticket was Chas. Shiell. Re freshments were served in several: booths. Memorial Service. July 6th The Annual .Memorial! Service at the Brandion Cemetery wilS be held Sunday, July 6 at 3> p.m. Rev. R. Weekes will give the additess. Oil M. of re- WASHING J Sunday ‘Services At the morning service in th© .Unit ed Church, Rev. C. Tavener used as his text “Leave all and follow Me”, At Knox Presbyterian Church Rev.. F. G. Fowler had for his subject “Religion and Democracy”, basing his remarks on the text Micah 6:8. The choir sang “Have Thine own way Lord”, MAKES IT SO , . , And washing makes it look like new. Bring your car in to us . . , , , you’ll be amazed what our ex pert washers ca,n do with the dullest, dirtiest finish .... but our -washing makes it so. We are equipped for speed with ef ficiency, so you’ll have no wor ries about getting your car back in time. Bert Armstrong PHONE 181 Married at the Parsonage At the United Church parsonage on Friday, Rev. Campbell Tavener united in marriage Miss ' Lois McNeilage, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Mc Neilage and Mr. Thomas Vair Morg an of Chatham. The young couple were friends of Mr. and Mrs. Tavener in a former charge, Haselgrove’s Smoke .Shoppe Featuring His Own Brand Cigar— I Omar’s Invincibles — 5c A duet by two members of the Baby Band, Ross Procter and Lois Walker sang ‘I’ll be a sunbeam for Jesus”, and Donna Anderson presented Mrs. Townend with a nosegay of pansies. The meeting closed with prayer,, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Procter. Miss Jennie Townend R.N. of Bel grave, left last week for the west. She will visit in Sudbury, Winnipeg, Re gina and Moose Jaw and then go on to Saskatoon where she is to join the staff of the City*Hospital. Miss Town end took postgraduate studies in Tor onto University School of Nursing during the winter and obtained a posi tion as Supervisor in Saskatoon upon graduation. >t ----------------- BLUEVALE Received Awards ' , Misses Jean Elliott and Leila Agar with members of their classes attend ed the achievement day at Clinton on Friday. County honor certificates and pins were awarded to the leaders. Misses Jean Elliott, Leila Agar, Alba Shiell, Flora McTavish, Shirley Dettman, Marjorie Kerr, Margaret Henning^ Helen Thomson and Mildred Henn ing, Miss Jean Elliott, Bluevale, and Miss Jean McFarlane, Seaforth, is the team in judging and exhibits to attend the C.N.E. at Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Sparling Johnston and three sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnston attended the Sparling - Spearan fam ily re-union at Stratford this week. The Mission Band of the United Church .held the regular monthly meeting in the church on Saturday af ternoon, following the devotional meeting the members spent the recre ation period at the river and enjoyed swimming. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle McKinney, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Archie McKinney, of Leamington, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bos- mon and two sons, Morris, spent Sun day with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McKin ney. Mrs. M. L. Aitken, St. Marys, are at their home here for the summer va cation. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Love spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Scott at Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. James Cleghorn and Pauline, Port Colborne, Mr., and Earl Aitcheson, of Hamilton, week-end visitors with Mr. and Will Abram. ST. HELENS Mrs. were Mrs. Institute Meets Tuesday Next The regular meeting of the Womans Institute will be held on Tuesday, July Sth at the home of Miss Jean Elliott, 4th concession of Turnberry, at 2.30 o’clock. The entrie' program will be in charge of the leaders, Misses Elliott and Agar and members of their class es; They will serve a supper with “Meats on the menu”'. The proceeds will be used to defray the expenses of* the class and transportation to ach- liwement day.I Mr. and Mrs. Rby MkSween Hamilton, spent thweek-end with latives here. Miss Ruth Netltery and! Kathleen Tbwnenxl of London,, were week-end visitors, at their homes here- Miss Ruth Wheels, nurse- in train ing at Victoria Hospital, London, is spending her vacation at her home here.. James VanCamp of Exeter, was a •weeke-ffid visitor with. relatives here. bliss- Louise McKenzie, of Sturgeon Falls, is home for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Grasby and Mr. and Mrs. David. Armstrong spent .Sunday in Kitchener, with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Armstrong. W.. M. S. To Entertain Brussels and Ethel. The regular meeting of the W. M. S. of the' United Church was held this month at the parsonage. Mrs. R. J. MeLennon presided and’ conducted de votions. Plans were made for the July meeting when the society will have members from Brussels and Ethel so cieties for guests. Mrs. C. Tavener ■iininiiiriniiaiiniiiHiiiiRiinnHiiniiHiiiMiii Watch Repairs AtFirst Class Watch Repairs At Reasonable Prices. Come in and see our stock of Wedding Gifts. Williams - Jeweller ■ ,M. S. at the leader Mrs; J. B. Townend Honored by W. M. Sb Members. Th® June meeting of. the W. of the United Church,; was held home of Mrs. Stewart Procter, of the Baby Band, the babies and their mothers were special guests. There ■ was a good attendance. Mrs, James : Michie gave the bible reading, Luke 4th chap., Mi's. J. Wickstead favored with a beautiful solo, “Just a little bit o>£ love”, Mrs. R. Chamney had charge of the Study book. At the close of the meeting on be half of the members Mrs. Miller read an address and Mrs. Chamney present-! ed Mrs. Townend with a silver dish, as a small token of love and appreciation, “Our loss is sure anofhers gain”, Mrs. Townend thanked the members of the Auxiliary and assured them they would always have a warm spot in their hearts for Belgrave, a White And Sport Shirts Always good looking and favorites with hundreds of men----in all sizes and sleeve lengths in stock. $1.65 to $3.00 Stock'Pants And Odd Sport Trousers Popular shades and smart fabrics, in* gaberdines, cords, tropical worsteds and cotton Herringbones. $1.95 to $7.50 Boys’ White Long Trousers $1.95 HANNA & CO. LTD shaw, spent Sunday at Goderich. Little Miss Joan Fowler, Chesley, has been visiting with her grandpar ents, Mr. and Mrs. Payne. Mrs. Ernie Roberts, of Toronto, spent the week-end With Mr. and Mrs. R. MacKay. the home of Mrs. Wilfred Hackett, Wednesday afternoon. At the close of the meeting Mrs. Wilkins was pre sented with an end-table and vase. Mrs. Geo. Lane re,ad the address and Mrs. .Dynes Campbell and Mrs. Cyril Campbell presented the gifts. ASHFIELD SALEM The death occurred in Melville, Sas katchewan, on Wednesday’ June 25th, of Charles Miller, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Miller, after an illness of several months. Surviving besides his wife are two sons and two daugh ters, Mrs. J. A. Simms, of Vancouver, Adeline, Jack and Donald, of Melville, also1 three brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Stanley Taylor, of Edmonton, Robert of Innisfail, Alta., who is seri ously Hl, Stuart of Hanna, Alta., W. I. and Mrs. Wallace Miller of St. Hel ens. There was a large crowd at the At Home held in the Community Hall under the auspices of the Women’s In stitute on Thursday evening with pro ceeds for patriotic purposes. During the evening, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johns ton (formerly Miss Florence McQuil- lin) of Bluevale, were presented with a book-case and a pair of pictures, and Mr. Tom Wilson was the recipient of a Rolls Razor. Suitable replies w.ere made by each one. Mr. Elliott Car ruthers, a member of the orchestra, was the holder of the lucky ticket for the quiTt. Mr. Thom Wilson reported to the ' R.C.A.F at London Saturday and was transferred to St. Hubert’s, Que. Ladies, don’t forget the meeting of the Women’s Institute, on Friday af ternoon., Roll Call—A Current Event. Illi EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED AT MODERATE PRICES. R. A. Reid R. 0 Eyesight Specialist Wingham Office At Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon. JAMESTOWN The Misses Melda and Winnie Lane, teachers in Orillia, are home with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lane, for the holidays. A good many farmers will finish haying this week, owing to the dry hot weather, everything in the form of gar den, grain and pasture is nearly burnt up, rain is needed badly. Rev. James Wilkins, of the Ashfield Circuit, preached his farewell sermon Sunday. He and Mrs. Wilkins and Muriel, move this week to their new home "St Oil Springs. Miss iMuriel Fatrish, nurse in Strat ford, made a short call with her mo ther, Mrs. Kenny Farrish, 12th Con., Sunday afternoon. v The W. M. S. of Hackett’s United Church, held their regular meeting at Jack Maines, of Toronto, and Eld red Cathers, of Weston, visited the latter’s parents, (Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cathers last week-end. Mrs. Frank Coates, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Wm. Weir’ and other friends, the past two weeks, re turned to her home in Chatham. Rev. A. M. Grant delivered his fare well sermon here on Sunday last. Mrs. (Dr.) W. W. Weir and son, Malcolm, of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Weir, daughter, Shirley Ann and Marlyn Osborne of Pittsburg, are spending their vacation with Mrs. W. Weir and other friends. Mr. Edwin Palmer spent some time lately with his mother, Mrs. Richard Palmer, of Wroxeter, who at present is very sick. PROMPT DELIVERYPHONE 161 The lawn social held at Jamestown last Friday night was a decided suc cess. The play entitled “Aunt Tillie Goes to Town” which was presented by the young people of Bluevale, was much enjoyed. During the evening, a ticket was drawn on the autumn leaf quilt, the lucky person being Mrs. Eva Brown of Ethel, who received the beautiful quilt. From the proceeds of the quilt and lawn social the Circle has after all expenses $194.81, which will be used for war purposes, Mr. and Mrs, Roy Koch of Gowans- town, also Mr, and Mrs. Russell Hall, and baby, of Palmerston, spent Sun day evening at Lawrence Willis’. Miss Edithc McLennan spent Sun day with her sister, Doris, on the Sth Com Grey, Messrs, Aldine and Gordon Holt at tended the family re-union at Sttatfotc on Saturday, . r Mr, and Mrs. Allan McKercher, Glenn and Ruth, also Harvey Brad- SHOP AT Smith’s Economy Food Store GIANT 13-Oz. PKG. POST’S BRAN FLAKES 17c With TUMBLER NEWPORT FLUFFS 25c KELLOGG’S ' CORN FLAKES ... 3 Pkgs. 27c KELLOGG’S ALL-BRAN ....... ....... Pkg. 23© Glass Pitcher With O OLARGE CHIPSO - - - BFooTRH ZOC 14-CUT RUBBER RINGS...................4 Boxes 25c HEAVY ZINC RINGS ...........Dozen 29c For Jams and Jelly MEMBA SEALS ,Pkg. 10c For Jams and Jelly CERTO......................Bottle 25c Devon Brand 11 NO. 4 PEAS - - - VnLI IC MIRACLE. WHIP SALAD DRESSING .......32-oz/jar 49c VANCAMP TOMATO JUICE ...........20-oz. Tin 11c Aylmer or Libby’s PORK & BEANS..............20-oz. Tin 10c DR, POMELO GRAPE FRUIT JUICE ... 50-oz. Tin 27c MIRACLE WHIP SAND WICH SPREAD 8-6z. 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