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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-02-12, Page 8of the topic:, and gave a talk on Bun- ' yan Pilgrims Progress,. Mr, and Mrs. Garnet Farrier sang a duet, and the meeting was Closed with the Miz- pall Benediction, Carman Farrier was in charge of the recreation period that followed. BELGRAVE To Attend Meeting in Blyth Mrs. A, Porterfield entertained the Women's, Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church on the occasion of their February meeting. There was a good attendance, The president, Mrs.. J ,Scott presided. .Mrs, 5. Dunbar read the Scripture, Mrs, W. 3. Geddes and Mrs. Porter- field led in prayer. The Roll Call was answered with a verse on 'Service," Mrs, Dunbar read clippings from the Glad Tidings Paper. Mrs. A. Young and Mrs, Porterfield were appointed to meet with committees from the oother local churches to arrange for Day of Prayer, Allocation for bale was ac- cepted, to consist of clothing for a girl. The Auxiliary will attend a meeting at Blyth in April to hear Miss Pelton, Field Secretary, The hostess served refreshments, Trinity Elects Officers The February meeting of Trinity Anglican Guild was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Miss Eliza Procter. tat‘ The rector, Rev. P, H. Streeter op- ened the meeting with a short devot- ional service, 'Mrs. John McGill con- ducted the business. Reports were given, the treasurer's report showing receipts of $137.53 for 1941. Fifteen quilts were quilted during the year. Mrs. R. Procter and Mrs. Wade were appointed to meet with committees to arrange for Day of Prayer. Officers elected: Honorary Pres., Mrs..P. H. Streeter; Pres, Mrs. J. McGill; Sec'v., Mrs. R. Procter; Treas, Mrs. C. McCrea; Convener of Flower Fund, Mrs. Thomas Shoebottom; Quilt Committee, .Mrs. D. Armstrong, Mrs. R. McCrea; Visiting Committee, Miss Eliza Procter, Mrs. R. McCrea; Auditors, Mrs. C. Nethery,. Mrs. W. Brydges. A special activity for 1942 will be a Birthday Copper Contest. The March meeting will be at Mrs. D. Armstrong's when there will be a Penny Auction Sale. Mr. Streeter closed the meeting after which lunch was served by the hostess and asocial hour enjoyed. Women's Groups Held Joint Meeting A joint meeting of the Women's Missionary Society and Women's As- sociation of Knox United Church was held in, the basement of the church. Mrs. John Anderson was in charge of the.• Worship Service, based on the theme, The Bible, Our Guide to Christian Faith and Conduct. The hymn Lord, Thy Word Abideth, was sung. The nineteenth psalm was read responsively and prayer of Thanks- giving for the Bible was given by Mrs. H. Campbell. Scripture reading was taken by Mrs. S. Procter. Mrs. G. Martin, Mrs. C. Procter, Mrs. N. Keating, Mrs. R. Chamney led in pray- er. Mrs. j, Miller gave a paper entit- led, The _Chinase People Rise, from the study book. The president, Mrs. J. Wheeler conducted the business. Mrs. H. Campbell and Mrs. N. Keating were appointed to conduct worship service and take study book at March meeting. Mrs. J. Wheeler and Mrs. iL Miller were appointed to meet with Anglican and Presbyterian ladies to arrange for Day of Prayer. Quilt blocks were brought in. It was decid- ed to subscribe for additional copies of World Friends for Mission Band. The meeting was given over to the president of Women's Association, Mrs. S. Procter who asked all to re- peat the Lord's Prayer in unison, Re- ports were given. Holiday Bells are completed and distribution almost completed. It was' decided to have a shower .of salt and pepper shakers for use at Church Supper, brought to the March meeting. The meeting closed with a hymn and the Mizpah Bane- WHITECHURCH When Mrs. Gordon Elliott Ind Mitchell, were returning home from church on Sunday morning with the cutter and team, Elliott got out to help a neighbour who was stalled with his car near the village, Mrs. Elliott said she would drive on home, and, Mitchell could follow when they got the car started. When turing the corner onto the Division Line, a car came up from behind her, and ran into the cutter. shoving it along the road, the tongue broke off, and the team ran for home. Mrs.,Elliott received a bad shaking up but is recovering from the shock. The W. M. S. of the Presbyterian Church are holding their meeting on Thursday, February 12, and the Day of Prayer will be held there on Friday, Here's News About Battery Radios Your Last Chance On These Sets We still have a few General Electric and Marconi Battery radios. This is your last chance to procure one of these fine sets as they are not being manufactured at present. Priced $33.95 up complete with batteries Also featuring a few Westinghouse Electric n personal sets. I PATTISON onsiermisiruemmaiinn unizemmommumisewr Ilzawallazzlotim.1111111111laiisimusi WH E N you buy Victoiy Bonds you are lending money to Canada to provide weapons for the' men who are doing the actual fighting. LET us make possible, by lending our money, weapons that are equal or superior to those of the enemy . . . "Given equal weapons" said Mr. Churchill, "we can beat the,life out of the enemy!" O U R fighting men can do it! And we at home can help . . . But only if each of us does our share by lending our dollars to Canada to the very limit of our ability. That means that we must buy as many Victory Bonds as each of us can—not next month, next year,. but Ncv! KING'S Woman's Association, George Thorn- ton for stewards of the church and the session report was given by Rev. C. Tavener, Miss Emma Johnston for the Y.P.U. The play which was pre- sented with so much success, realized $175.30. The treasurer, Charles John- son, reported the finances. Receipts were $1,884.50. Contributions to the- Missionary and Maintenance fund'were $153.50. The congregation voted to have ser- vice at 11.00 a.m. Robert Shaw gave an address of'appreciation of the work of Mr. and Mrs. Tavener and the org- anist, Mrs. W. 3. Johnston. ST. HELENS The February meeting of the St, Helens Women's Institute was held in the CorTnunity Hall with an attend- ance of 30. Mrs. Ball presided and the Roll Call was responded to by a Valentine verse. The. completed auto- graph quilt 'was displayed and it was decided to sell tickets in" the com- munity and to make the draw at Progressive Euchre party on Feb- ruary 27. Letters of thanks for .boxes received for Christmas were read from Alex. Phrves, Ed. Martin and Harold Humphrey. Mrs. Stanley Todd gave a very fine talk on Peace Echication. "Thou shalt love thy neighbour" was the titlte of an article read by Mrs. i W. A. Miller and "My Son" by ,Mrs. McKenzie Webb. A musical 'contest was followed by lunch with Mrs. Gor- don and Mrs. W. I. Miller as host- esses.' Service will be held in' the United Church next Sunday at 12 a.m. H a selgrove's London Style Special Pipe Still the Old Price 75c 1111111, 11.1.1111r1".1111.1r PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY tirR hi In .1 SHOP AT Smith's Economy Food Store PA IT WING1IAM ADVANCE-TIM4S Thursday) FObruary12, 1942 Show Starts at 8,00 p.m., Except Saturday Two Shows Saturday Night Thursday, Friday, Saturday February 12, 13, 14 CHARLES BOYER PAULETTE GODDARD OLIVIA DeHAVILLAND — In "Hold Back the Dawn /7 -Also "News', — Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2,30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, February 16, 17, 18 — Double Bill — JIMMY LYDON & JUNE PREISSER In "Henry Aldrich for President" — And — GEORGE SANDERS & WENDIE BARRIE In "THE GAY FALCON" Thurs. - Sat., Feb. 26 - 28 The Marx Brothers — In — "Go West" Mon. - Wed., March 2 - 4 Robert Young Hedy Larnarr — In -- "H. M. Pulham Esq." February 20. Mr. and Mrs. Hector Mackay re- ceived a telegram on Saturday stating that their son, Angus and his wife and two children, Ian Donald and six months old baby daughter were leav- ing Bombay for home on Furlough. Mr. and Mrs. Mackay were home on furlough seven years ago. This com- munity will await their arrival here with interest, and the hope for a safe passage over the troubled seas. Mr. Harold Goyeau of Windsor, who was making a trip to Owen Sound with a big truck load of cars, visited at the home of his sister, Mrs. Aldin Purdon. Mr. Kenneth Laidlaw of Grand Bend spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. Clifford Farrier, who is attend- ing military school at Galt, spent a short week-end leave at his home here. Douglas and Marie Sparling of Wingham, spent the week end with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Melville Beecroft of Otterville, spent the week-end with his father, Mr. John Beecroft. Mrs. John Kennedy has been under the Doctors care during the past week. Arthur Laidlaw, son of Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Laidlaw, has been laid up with an attack of measles. The W. M. S. of the United Church held a tea at the home of Mrs. Russel Gaunt on Wednesday last. A fire-alarm was sent in from here last Tuesday night, when a coal-oil stove exploded at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rhys Pollock. By the use of fire extinguishers, it was put tinder control, and the stove itself was re- moved outdoors. The regular weekly meeting of the • Y.P.U. of the 'United Church, was held on Wednesday last with Minn Moore in the chair and giving the call to worship. Miss Myrtle Yuill read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. Duffy led in prayer. The theme. of the meet- ing was "Faith" and Mrs. Jas, Fal- coner gave a reading; on Faith. Miss Mildred lleClenaghan was in charge diction. 14.11ININ Hanna & Co., Limited Closing Dates February Sale Feb. 12, 13, 14 ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT gave on Men's Suits, Overcoats, Boys' Clothing and Furnishings Final Day, Sat. Feb. 14th Miss Mina Bryan's, Miss Edith \Val-. lace, Miss Dorothy Golley and Miss • Margaret Coulter, Two Delgrave girls attending the School took special part, • Miss Barbara Miehie was on the re- ception committee and Miss Edith McClenaghan took part in a dance put on by the Glee Club. , Daylight Saving Time was adopted!. Sunday night with very little opposi- tion throughout the conmmity. Some schools appear' undecided as to wheth- er to adopt it or not, which is making it very confusing for music super- visor's and parents as well, A social gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Procter in aid of the Junior Red Cross of the Stone School. The groups numbering about fatuity enjoyed games and a sh9rt program. A collection.was taken which realized $3.90 for the Society. Lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Powell of Stratford, Mr, and Mas. Robert Powell and ' Beth .of Blyth, visited recently with Mr, and Mrs, A. Porterfield. Mr. A. Porterfield spent Tuesday in London. " ,Mrs. Murray Johnston and Mrs. A, Taylor, Wingham, visited relatives. here. • Mrs, Victor Aitcheson and twin boys Dick atfd Douglas, of Sudbury, are visiting her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Norman Walsh. Mr. and Mrs. Aitch- eson and family are moving to Wind- sor in the near future. Missionary . Group Met Thursday Mrs. Peter S. MacEwen opened her home on Thursday afternoon for the monthly meeting of the Woman's Mis- sionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church. The president, Mrs.-James El- liott presided. The scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Andrew Lamont and Mrs. P. S. MacEwen led in prayer. Mrs. F. G. Fowler conducted an im- pressive installation service for the 1942 officers An appropriate reading, "New 'Year Wishes" was given by Miss Florence Fowler and Mrs. R. F. Garniss read the Glad Tidings prayer. Mrs. Ewart McKercher prepared the topic from the study book "That to which we are committed" which was read by Mrs. Raymond Elliot, The supply allocation was presented. Mon- ey in place of supplies is asked for this year, The president closed the meet- ing. Young People Met The regular meeting of the Y. P. U. of the United Church was held on Thursday evening with 'the president laetning Johnston in the chair. After ill opening exercises, Helen Thomson took charge of the meeting. George Thomson read the scripture lesson. Mrs. Earl Hamilton gave a fine paper on "The Mennionites in Western Can- ada" their habits, customs and relig- ion. Repeating the Mizpah Benediction brought the meeting to a close. Church Services At the morning service at the United Church Rev. C. Tavener spoke from the 23rd Psalm, Thou preparest a table before Me in the presence of mine Almmilamm. ARENA Activities HOCKEY Group Semi- Finals . Monday, February 16th WALKERTON at WINGHAM Thurs. - Sat., Feb. 19 - 21 Pat O'Brien Constance Bennett -- In — "Submarine Zone" Mon. - Wed., Feb. 23 - 25 Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth — In `You'll Never Get Rich' _ SKATING Thursday Evenings Also Saturday Afternoons $ Saturday Evenings 411111111111111111110111111111111111111111111.111.10,. EYES EXAMINED— GLASSES FITTED AT MODERATE PRICES. R. A Reid R. O. Eyesight Specialist Wingharn Office At Williams' jewelry Store tVery Wednesday Morning 9 to tgiton, enemies. Communion service was observed in Knox Presbyterian Church when Rev. F. G. Fowler spoke on The signifi- cance of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper . Two new members were received on Profession of Faith. The service next Sunday in both churches will commence at 11.00 clock. . The Woman's Association of the United Church held the monthly meet- ing in the Sunday School room. on Thursday afternoon. A short devotional and business meeting was presided over by the president. During the afternoon two Red Cross quilts were quilted, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Greenway have moved into, W. .5, Johnston's house on the Wingham Road, lately vacated by Bert Mann and family who have mov- ed to Fordwich. Mr. Greenway will continue in the employ of Lloyd and Son, at Wingham. Thomas Stevens of the mechanical staff at Mahon is to be married on February 14th to Marguerite Smale. The reception will be held at Malton Air Port. Mr. Stevens spent several summers' in Bluogale at the home of .Mr. and Mrs. Roger Oke and bad many friends. BLUEVALE Church Received Splendid Reports The annual meeting -of the congre- gation of Blueval'e and Ebenezer Unit- ed church was held in the school room on Wednesday night. After a hot supper prepared by the Women's As- sociation, proceedings opened with a memorial service for departed mem- bets, In 1041 eight -members died. They were Susan, little daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Stanley Gallaher, John Perdue, William Holmes, William Thornton, George Mathers, Joseph Curtis, Thomas Stew-art, Mrs, Robert Musgrove and since the beginning. of this year, joint Mustard, Alexander MacEwen and Mrs, Susan Morrison, late of Lucknow. The minister, Rev, 'Cannibal Tay- elle, presided and Mrs, Edward John- ston was secretary. Herbert Sheill was elected to the board of trustees in place of Alexander MacEwen. Mr. and Mrs, Russel Bone -and Charles Mallets reported for Ebenez- er which -received •for all purposes $559.95 -and has a. balance of -$20,98. Reports, were brought in from all departments, Mrs. W.- I. Johnston re- 1 ported for the choir, Mrs, S. N. Gall, alter for the Baby Band, Helen Thom- , son for the 'Sunday School, Muriel • Smith for Mission Band, Mr's. J, Cur,: tis for, the Wornart's, Missionary So., • ciety, Mrs, George ThOrnSon for the GOLDEN NET RED AUSTRALIAN SEEDLESS COHOE SALMON tall tin 32c RAISINS ..... ..........., ..... .... 2 lbs. 27c LYNN VALLEY BLUE ROSE TOMATOES ..... ,....- ..... 2 tins 27c BULK RICE ,...... .. , . .......... ...... .. 10c Peter Pan No. 3 Peas. 2 tins 25c Tumbler Free ! ! Kellogg's Corn Flakes . . 3 for 27c READY-CUT ' ...- --I FANCY DRIED MACARONI 0. .. . .. -.. 5 lbs. 25c I APRICOTS .......... .. , .. . . ... ... lb. 43c Maple Leaf Soap Flakes, family size , . a a . . . , 69c Palmolive Toilet Soap 3 cakes 21c GLENGROVE LOAD • E. D. SMITH'S PURE CHEESE ....„, ..... - .. -,—.... lb. 89c TOMATO EETCHUP bt. 18c P/CAKE VEGETABLE-.. YORK ASST SAND. SHORTENING ............. lb. 18c WWII SPREADS York Good Quality Bologna — . — — . Maple Leaf Choice Head Cheese . . . . _ , . a Maple Leaf Skinless Weiners . ,. . . , .. a a . _ PRESH /CEI3ERG HEAD LII1TTUCE " . head 3.0e B. DELICIOUS EAT. ING APPLES 0 for 10c TEXAS ,SEEDLESS GRAPE•PRUIT 5 for 25c MADE-RITE PASTRY FLOUR.—BUYASAK BREAD PLOUR OXIAL/TY GUARANTEED NO.' 1 LARGE COOKING ONIONS ....—..,...‘ 4 lbs. 25e SWEET 3UieY NAVEL ORANGES ._.........., dozen 25c LARGE WAXED TURNIPS ................, each /c tin 10c lb. 21c lb. 21c lb. 29c, Young People Held Social A progressive crokinole social was held in the United Church basement, Wednesday night, arranged by the Young Peoples Union, Eleven tables were played. Prizes going to Mr, and Mrs. A. Vencent, Mrs, Keating and Kenneth Dunbar, Lunch was Served, One verse of Blest Be the Tie That Binds, and-prayer by Mr. Dunlop clos- ed the meeting. New Red Cross Quota The Red Cross Society have accep., ted their new sewing quota consisting of 20 pairs of stocks, 40 blouses for girls 18 years, 20 pantie dresses, 10 coats, 10 hats, 20 pairs -of knee socks for girls 4 years. The garments are being cut out and sewing is ready fat:. distribution. .Attended Nottnal "At 'Home" Local school teachers attending the annual "At' Home" eof the Stratford Normal School rriday night include: •