The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-03-02, Page 12Page 80 The Wingliam Advance-Times, Wednesday, March 2nd, 1005
* WESTFIELD
Mr, Wm. McDowell and Mr. and
Mrs. Norman McDowell were Glencoe
and Ridgetown visitors on Saturday,
Mr. and Mrs. John Buchanan at
tended the 45th anniversary of Mr.
and Mrs. Rolland Vincent at Blyth, on
Saturday night.
Mrs. Harvey McDowell, and Judith,
spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs.
Leslie Vincent at London, last week.
Ronald Snell, son of Mr, and Mrs.
Ernest Snell, is a patient in Clinton
Efospital, having undergone an oper
ation for the removal of appendix
last Tuesday.
Mar. 3-4-5Thurs., Fri., Sat.,
ii
A rousing technicolour, musical, western with a dozen or more tune
ful songs and ballads sung by Doris Day and Howard Keel. Doris
Day plays the part of the hard-riding, fast-shooting Calamity Jane
with Howard Keel as an amiable Wild Bill Hickok,
Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.00 p.m.
ii
1
a
£
£
g
£
a In Cinemascope and Colour this picture is based on the successful
musical fantasy play of the same name. Gene Kelly and Van Johnson
are modern-day, happy-go-lucky, Americans who come across a
village in the Scottish Highlands that comes to life one day in every
hundred years. There they meet Cyd Charisse.
Miss Mary Tunney is visiting Mrs.
J, Betts, and other friends at Blyth.
Mr. and Mrs. Alva McDowell spent
a few days last week with Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Hicks, of Lond^.
Mr. Gordon McDowell, returned
home on Sunday after being a patient
in Wingham Hospital, for some time.
Miss Mildred Thornton, of Clinton,
is visiting Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Mc
Dowell.
Visitors with Mrs. Fred J. Cook on
Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Brook
and sons, of Crewe, Miss Violet Cook,
of Goderich, and Mr. A. E. Cook, of
Blyth.
Quite a number attended the open
■
Mar. 7-8-9
*
H
£
st
house at Goderich District Collegiate
Institute on Friday night.
Shirjey Snell, daughter of Mr, and
Mrs, Alvin Snell, was taken to Clin
ton Hospital on Monday night and
underwent surgery for the removal of
appendix.
ST. HELENS
World Day of Prayer
Twenty-one ladies joined with
women in 13 countries the world over
on Friday afternoon in the World Day
of Prayer at the home of Mrs. R.
Woods. Mrs, W. I. Miller was the
chairman for the worship service, the
theme of which was “Abide In Me,”
Assisting as leaders were Mrs, John
Cameron, Mrs. Jas. Curran, Mrs,
Lome Woods and Mrs. W. A, Miller,
Mrs. D. C. McDonald, Mrs, L. Durnin,
Mrs T. J Todd and Mrs. R, Erring-
ton, were readers.
Prayers were offered by Mrs. Alex
Murdie, Mrs. E. W, Rice, Mrs. Frank
McQuillin and Mrs. Charles McDon
ald. Miss W. D. Rutherford gave a
short address telling something of
what had been done with the of
fering of last year’s Day of Prayer,
much of which goes for literature.
She stated that 75 million pages had
been printed including 20 different
languages. Mrs. L. Woods and Mrs.
Rice favoured with a duet, "He Knows
It All.”
An interesting feature of the meet
ing was the presentation to Mrs. W.
I. Miller who has served so willingly-
and efficiently as president of a life
membership certificate and pin.
Mrs. L. Woods addressed Mrs. Miller
and presented the certificate, while
Mrs. McQuillin presented the mem
bership pin.
During a social hour when lunch
was served by Mrs. Rice and Mrs. T. J.,
Todd, "Happy Birthday” was sung to
Mrs. Cadman and Mrs. T. J. Todd
who were celebrating birthdays.
Missionary Guest Speaker
Miss Mary Nichol who has spent
five and a half years as a Missionary
nurse in India was the guest speaker
in the United Church on Sunday. Mr.
Sparling was assisted in the wor
ship service by Bob Lyons, mission
ary convener of the Y.P.U.
At the morning service, choosing as
her text, "You shall be my witnesses
in Jerusalem and to the end of the
earth.” Miss Nichol told of many in
teresting phases of her work. The
choir sang an anthem. Mr. Garnet
Farrier favoured with two numbers
on the saxophone accompanied by
Mrs. Farrier. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Rice
sang a duet.
At the Sunday School session Miss
Nichol told stories her work.
In the "evening the Sunday School
ropm was filled to capacity for the
meeting of the Y, P. U. Bob Lyons was
assisted in the worship service by
Anne Todd and Joyce McDonald, An
impressive part of the service was
the installation of the new officers
conducted by Mr. Sparling assisted
by Miss Nichol.
The following were* installed: Past
president, Don Cameron; president,
Anne Todd; vice-president, Ivan Mc
Quillin; secretary, Murray Taylor;
treasurer, Isabel Miller; conveners,
faith and evangelism, Marvin Mc
Donald; stewardship and training,
Doris Miller; citizenship and commun
ity activities, Donna Woods; mission
ary and world outlook, Bob Lyons; re
creation and culture, Isabelle Mac
pherson.
Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Farrier again
delighted their listeners with musical
numbers.
Miss Nichol who is attending Wes
tern University and who returns to
her work in India in July gave a most
interesting and informative illustrated
talk on India. Hei* pictures were very
fine and clear and gave an impressive
insight into the conditions in the
country and the people with whom
she works.
At the conclusion costumes worn in
India were modelled. This proved
most entertaining. A pleasant social
hour with lunch concluded a day that
will not soon be forgotten by the old
er folk as well as the young people.
Personals
Miss Charlotte Johnston is a pat
ient in the Wingham General' Hospi
tal. Miss Johnston fell in her room
injuring, her hip. Her many friends
hope for a speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Miller were in
Stratford* on Saturday for the capping
ceremony at the General Hospital,
when their daughter Margaret, re
ceived her cap. Congratulations to
Margaret who spent the week-end at
her home here.
Mrs. E. Gaunt and Karen and Mrs.
Gordon MacTavish, spent a few days
in London, last week.
Mrs, Durpin Phillips will be the
guest speaker at the meeting of the
Women’s Institute, Thursday, at the
home of Mrs. L. Woods. Roll, call, “An*
Irish Joke,”
Sympathy is extended to the family
of Mr, Michael Murphy, who passed
away at the home of his daughter,
Mrs, Thomas Cribbin, of Sarnia, on
Thursday. Formex* neighbors from
here acted as pallbearers, Hilliard
Jefferson, James Leddy, Michael
Cummings, John Boyle, Arnold Craig
and Charles Robinson motored to
Sarnia Saturday morning for the fun
eral, ,
Mr. Hugh Jefferson of Port Arthur,
is visiting at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Jefferson and family.
Word was received here of the sud
den passing of Mrs. Qharles Dunkie,
of Toronto. Mr. Dunkie is a nephew
of Mrs. Christina Jefferson. Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Jefferson and Elaine,
Mr. Hugh Jefferson, Miss Margaret
Jefferson and Mrs. Hilliard Jefferson
attended the funeral at Guelph
Mr. and Mrs. William Hardy and
family were Sunday visitors at the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
David Nevins.
Miss Elaine Jefferson and Mr.
Hugh Jefferson were Sunday visitors
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rdbert
Stobo and family of Teeswater.
A number from Donnybrook attend
ed the at-home in honour of the dia
mond wedding anniversary of Mr. and
Mrs. E, Phillips of Auburn, on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Macharn and
.son, Randy, of Auburn, visited on
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon
Chamney and Larry.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Snowden and
family, and Mr. and Mrs. Angus Mc
Donald and family were Sunday vis
itors with Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Cham
ney and daughters.
UC Ministers
Set Meeting
United Church ministers of Bruce
Presbytery will convent at Five -Oaks
centre next month to reconsider their
ordination vows, it was decided at
the spring meeting of the presbytery
in Southampton.
The Rev. F. G. Purchase, of*Bervie,
marking 47 years in the ministry, was
in charge of devotions. Dr. )V, Harold
Young, secretary of the Board of
Colleges, spoke on educational work
of the church, and said there is- a
need for fresh recruits annually to
meet its growing needs.
In April, pulpits • throughout the
presbytery will be occupied by candi
dates for the ministry, currently in
training at Emmanuel College, Tor
onto.
United Church
Mission Band
The United Church Mission Band
met on February 22nd with 40 mem
bers and 1 visitor present. The meet
ing opened by singing, followed by
prayer by Patsy Robinson.
Helen Ann Armstrong gave the
treasurer’s report and the offering
was taken up by Donald Rintoul and
Paul Hutton. Karen Beattie gave the
offertory prayer.
The peace secretary Hilda Tiffin
and temperance secretary, Julie
Cruickshank, each gave a reading.
Mrs. Goy gave the Scripture read
ing. Birthday greetings were sung
to Sally Crawford.
Jane Salter favoured with a piano
solo entitled “The Singing Mouse.”
Brenda MacLennan and Jane Ann
Colvin read a poem. Mrs. Hamilton
read a chapter from the Study Book.
Meeting closed by singing Jesus Bids
Us Shine”.
WHITECHURCH
Mr, Roy McGee, of Kitchener, spent
the week-end with his brother, Mr.
Gordon McGee,
Mr. Alex Leaver and Mr. D. A. Hac
kett made a trip to Toronto on Mon
day, Mrs, Leaver has been laid up
with an attack of lumbago, and Mrs.
Hackett of Ashfield, spent the week
end there, ' .
Mr. Robert Laidlaw and Arthur,
also Paul Groskorth, Russell Gaunt,
Marjorie Coultes and many others in
this vicinity have been laid up with
flu’during the past week.
Mr, and Mrs. Mitchell Elliott and
family, and Miss Marjorie Elliott, of
London, wisited on Sunday at the
home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Gordon Elliott.
On account of the illness of Rev. C.
D. Cox, Rev. John Pollock, of Wing
ham, had charge of the service in
Brick United Church on Sunday.
Miss Lois Mason, of Guelph, and
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mason, and son,
of Lucan, visited on Sunday with
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Mason.
Mr, Geo, Fisher and family motored
to London on Saturday and Mrs.
Fisher and baby, Doris, whoA had /
spent the week with Mr. and Mrs.
Arnold-'Lougheed, returned home with
them.
GOSPEL HALL
Regular Sunday Services
Sunday School 10.15 san.
Remembering the Lord
at 11.15
Gospel Meeting at 7.30 p.m.
Each Thursday evening at 8 p.m.
Prayer Meeting and Bible Study
BARGAINS' BARGAINS’ BARGAINS!
■■■■■■■QBMaMBMI
McKibbons join the Wingham merchants and Advance=Times in of
fering to the people of Wingham and District — Value Bargains on
Quality Merchandise. Every bargain gives you value.
4s always, we guarantee satisfaction on every purchase from
McKibbons
STATIONERY SPECIAL COSMETIC SPECIALS
Pad and Envelope Deal
Both for 29c
Save 11c
Colgate Tooth Paste
2 Reg. 59c Tubes at
89c
DOLCIN
for Rheumatism
50 Tablets FREE with bottle of 100
, Spree Special — $2.39
SAVE $1.20
Stylish SUNGLASSES
Regular up to 79c
Spree Special 49c
STUART HALL
CHEST OF LETTERS
Regular $1.50
Special 98c
BROKEN LINES OF
STATIONERY
Special-All boxes % Price
Johnson Baby Powder
FREE!
With 12 CHXX GAUZE DIAPERS
$4.95
FACE CLOTHS
SOFT, FLUFFY TERRY
2 for 34c and 2 for 29c
RICHARD HUDNUT
Creme Rinse — FREE
With Shampoo — $1.25
TRUSHAY
Hand LOTION
Giant Size
DISPENSER FREE
Special 99c
LADY ESTHER CREAM
REG, GIANT JAR $1.50
Spree Special — $1.19
STOPETTE Deodorant
MINIATURE BOTTLE (Plastic)
Free with Reg. $1.25 size
REVLON LIPSTICK
REG. $1.00 KISSPROOF
Spree Price 89c
YARDLEY RED ROSE
Hand Lotion
1 OAKE RED ROSE SOAP
Free with 85c size
2 CAKES RED ROSE SOAP
Free with $1.50 size
BARGAIN SPREE
at EDIGHOFFERS
REXALL
SUPER PLENAMIN
Special
14 Days FREE with reg. 72-day
size,
84 Days — $4.79
NORWICH ASA.
500 for 29c
NEURALGIA, HEADACHE and
PAINS
ENGLISH HEALTH
SALT
LARGE YELLOW TIN
A Good Buy — 59c
REXALL
Multiple Vitamins
25 DAYS SUPPLY
Reg. $2.35 for $1.69
REXALL
Halibut Liver Capsules
100’s Reg. $1.90
Spree Special $1.29
NOXEMA
SPECIAL 12-OZ. SIZE
$1.25
PHONE 53 ( j1 I > V 1 W pRUG ST0Ry WINGHAM
MEN’S WEAR
s
I 17 Only MEN’S SUITS..................HALF PRICE
I Men’s Odd TROUSERS Values to $14.95 $9.95
| Men’s SPORT COATS Reg. to $34.50 . $ J 9.gg
Men’s Nylo-Gab TOPCOATS .. Special $19.95
1 Men’s SPORT JACKETS
| Values to $19.95..............$9.88 and $14.88
| Men’s Nylon WORK SOX. Reg. $1.00 .. $8c pr’
I MEN’S SNUGS and TOPS
j Regular $1.00 ........................SPECIAL $8c each
I Doeskin Plaid SPORT SHIRTS
j Regular $3.95 ...............................2 for $5.00
Men’s Striped DRESS SHIRTS
| Up to $5.95......... $3.88
j Men’s Damaged WORK HATS..............$1.50
LADIES’ WEAR
j DACRON BLOUSES
White, Pink, Blue aiid Yellow $2.98 — $4.98
| Special Quality Cotton Housedresses $3.95 up
I Ladies* First Quality 51 Guage
] NYLON HOSE. Regular $1.25.......................Qgc
DRYGOODS
Extra Fine Quality PRINTS..........49 c to 79c
BROADCLOTH, whites, colors 59C to 98c y<^
I A Smart Range of
j PRINTED PIQUE ,..................ggc and 9gc yd.
Short Ends of
COTTON PLISSE, plain shades Reg. 59c 39 C y<®’
| 2 7-inch WHITE FLANNELETTE
I Regular 45c............................3 yards for $ 1 #QQ
] Exceptional values on our REMNANT COUNTER
BOYS’ WEAR
A GROUP of BOYS’ SUITS
Regular to $21.95.......... $14.95
Boys’ SPORT COATS. Reg. to $14.95 .. $9.88
A Range of BOYS’ JACKETS
Values to $11.95 ......................................$6.88
BOYS’ DOESKIN SHIRTS Reg. 2.49 .. $1.88
CORDUROY JEANS. Reg. $6.95 ...... $4.88
Boys’ All-Wool BREECHES. Reg. 5.50 .. $3.88
Boys’ Lined JEANS. Reg. $3.95 .. Special $2.98
Boys’ BRIEFS & TOPS............Special (jgc each
&
CHILDREN’S WEAR
BABY VESTS............................... HALF PRICE
Girls Cotton
VESTS and PANTIES....................HALF PRICE
Children’s FAWN STOCKINGS
Sizes 6 to 9%................. 2 ^or ^e price of J
Children’s SOCKEES, sizes 41/2 to 8V2
One Group, Reg. to 59c . ........ 19cPr-
One Group, Reg. 49c to 79c..................29c pr*
HOUSE FURNISHINGS
Colourful Patterns in CHINTZ .. ..........69 C y<^
A Group of 36-inch DRAPERY
,Reg. to $1.69.................................................98c y<^
Short Ends 48-in. DRAPERY. Up to $3.95 % OFF
First Quality PILLOWS. Reg. 3.95 . -$2.88 pr*
DRAPERY TRACK (fittings supplied) 50c
A Group of CUSHION TOPS
In Colourful Patterns..........TO CLEAR — 98c
“The Friendly Store"