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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-03-19, Page 8A CAMBRIDGE SUIT Is the solution to the problem for Spring style and for long wearing dependability, When you invest in a Cambridge suit or top- coat you have — 1, Outstanding mater- ials, 2. Authentic styles. 3. Expert tailoring. More and more men are turning to Cam.. bridge clothes to assure themselves of a really good suit. See the attractive Spring- Samples now, $28.50 UP those who' want Suits or Coats withoitt delay —Stock models are available. KING' a a IP a a a a a a a M tii a a a a a A a a A 6 Entertained Wroxeter -Grol4P The Y, P. U. of the 'United 'Church entertained as their guests on Friday evening, members of the P, U. of Wroxeter, The visiting members pro- vided the devotional part 'of the pro- gram. The topic being "Theasurers in Heaven." The minister Rev. J. H. Poster contributed' a solo and was ac- companied by Miss Mary Meighan at the piano, Games were enjoyed under the lead- ership of Fleming Johnston. Refresh- ments were served consisting of cof- fee, sandwiches and daughnuts. Former Resident Passes Word was received here this week of the death of Mr. Hugh Johnston at his home in Baisswain, Manitoba, in his 83rd year, on Friday, Mara 13. Mr, Johnston went from his home on the 1st ocncession, Morris in 1882 and took up land Fix miles from Baisswain. 115 drew supplies by team from Bran- don to Winnipeg for General ,Middle toe's troops and was the means of naming the school in his district Blue- vale school. lie is survived by his wife, one son in military service over- seas, two daughters, Mrs. Mac Rob- ertson, Baisswain, Manitoba and Mrs. Roy King, Toronto, Ontario; Richard, Edward and Will Johnston of Blue- vale, Silas Johnston, ''Walton are brothers of the deceased, and Mrs. James Peacock, a sister. The funeral took place on Sunday. Interment was made in the Baisswain cemetery. H row's I. London Style Special Pipe Still the Old Price 75c PETER PAN NO. 3' PEAS. 2 tins'....,25c SPECIAL PRICE etkajf...4!_cestoet 3 Cakes Miss Isobel' McKinnon, of Water- loo, was 'a . week-end visitor with her parents, Mr. 4fl Mrs. R. H. McKin- non, A. D. Smith Brantford, spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marshall, Listowel spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. 'A. D. Smith. Mrs. Harold Procter and daughter, Margaret, •spent Sunday, with her mother, Mrs, J. Curtis and sister Margaret. Mr. and Mrs. James Masters of Park Hill, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Hall. BELGRAVE School Reunion. Was Held An Old Boys and Girls reunion of school section No,. 3,. 5th line Morris, was held in the township hall in the form of a concert and-dance aranged by the teacher, Miss, Margaret Beatty and members of the section with form- er pupils as guests. of honour. These with other members of the community formed a large gatthering and an en- joyable time was spent by everyone. The first part of the program consist ed of fifteen numbers by pupils of the school including group, songs, duets, readings, tap dancing by Kathleen Clark and Annie Hull,, highland fling by Betty Brewer. The school paper read by Betty Brewer proved highly amusing. The -former pupils 'were called to the platform after which they led the group in a sing song of old time songs. Several speeches were given, also a solo by Charles Workman, Two form- er teachers were present, Mrs. Rich- ard Procter and Mrs. Harold Spier. GAEDEN PATCH ZVNIV VALLEV GOLDEN COEN .„.. 2 tine 25c TOMA'rGES, 2 large tins 27e Fresh Crisp Green Celery Stalks . , bunch 100 California Iceberg Head Lettuce , . • , . head 10c Sweet Juicy Navel Oranges „ doz. St: Large 'Texas Seedless Grapefruit „ . 5 for 25c • PAG.EIGi IT W NGRATVL ADVANCE-VMS Thtmday, March 19th,. 1042' Wawanosh roads on Monday. lite. Alfred Mason .and Trooper Hen Mason of Camp Borden, and Trooper Norman Reid, front, Alberta, spent their week-end leave with the former's parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Mason, and on" Saturday they and Mrs, Mae- on and, Mary visited with Pte. Lloyd Mason who is in quarantine in camp et the London Trade School, On Sun- day Mr, Andrew Shiell and Mr, end Mrs. Mason drove these young sold- iers to Stratford to return to Camp Borden. , - Mr. and Mrs. Mason Robinson speot Sunday with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Albert Cameron of Ashfield. A Red Cross quilting was held at the home of Mrs, Thos. Moore on Fri- day last, Corp, Melvin McClenaghan is spending three weeks in the Hospital at Woodstock with an attack of mumps. The Doctor there is Capt. Bowen, formerly with Dr, Johnston, of Lucknow, Mr. Robt, Ross tapped his maple bush last week and reports a good run on Saturday. Mrs. Gaunt has shown a little im- provement during the past week, after being trampled terribly between two cows on Monday of last week. Al- though no bones were broken, her ribs Were cracked, and her chest crushed, Mr, and Mrs.. Fred Tiffin moved recently to their new home west of his fathers farm. Pte. Robert Scott from Woodstock spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs, Robt. Scott of E, Wawanosh, Rev. Mr. Wilson of the Presbyterian Church here had charge of the Church of the Air over CKNN. on Monday morning. Pilot Officer Richard Irwin and his sister, Miss June Irwin, of Toronto, arrived on Saturday to spend the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hereon Irwin, Richard has been on coast guard duty at Yarmouth us-' ing a Hudson Lockheed bomber dur-. ing the past few weeks. The people in that district have small wooden homes and drive oxen on their small farms, and are mostly French Can- adians. He left on, Tuesday, returning through Maine and going by boat to Yarmouth. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnston and sons oe Lucknow spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Will Conn land Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Conn and baby visited with her grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Hill. loull111111111.111 11141111111111111101111111111110mommoomaniItsoloonimoininisivomilsois Three school registers were read, one dated 1891, Lunch was served, follow- ed by dancing to music provided by Weal orchestra, The net proceeds of $16,10 is to go to the Alexandra Orph- .anage Fund of CHNX Wingham, Elliott in charge. The scritpure lesson from Matt. 13, was read by Roes Gray and prayer of- fered by Mr. FoWler, Mr. Fowler gave a talk. on Lessens to be ltrareed from, the parable of 'The sower of the Teres." At the close of the meeting Chinese Checkers was 'enjoyed, how Starts at 8.00 p.m., Except Saturday Two Shows Saturday Night March 19, 20, 21 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, JANE WITHERS JACKIE COOPER — l c — Young People Hear Fine Talk The "United Church Y. P. U. met in the basement of the church with the citizenship group in eharge, and Clar- ence Yuill in the chair. There were 23 members present, Mies Thelma Me- Guire- read the scripture. George Michie led in prayer, Two of Edgar Guests poems were read by Mrs, Nor- man Heating, Rev, Ge H. Dunlop gave a talk on The Pursuit of Happiness. Next weeks meeting will take the form of a St. Patrick's Social, A hymn and the Mizpaft Benediction closed the meeting, 'HER. FIRST BEAU" 1 Young and old are due for an enjoyable entertain- ment treat in this gay story of puppy love in the Springtime. Also "Short Subjects", Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 23, 24, 25 — Double Bill — DENNIS O'KEEFE & JUDITH ANDERSON In "LADY SCARFACE" — And — ANNE SHIRLEY & CHARLES COBURN In "UNEXPECTED UNCLE" A mystery story and a romantic comedy. Thurs, - Sat, April 2 4 — Special — Jeanette MacDonald Gene Raymond — In — "Smiling Through" Mon. - Wed. April 6 - 8 Kay Kyser John Barrymore — — "Playmates" Honoured on 79th Birthday Mr. and Mrs. 'Graham Campbell and son Harris, entertained over twenty relatives and friends at their home, 2nd concession of Morris, on Saturday, March 14th in honor of their uncle, C. B. Forrest, on the occasion of his 79th birthday. Following a dinner the afternoon was spent in social inter course. Among the guests were Mr. Forrest's sister, Mrs. Anson Shaw and son Ralph, Rev. C. Tavener and Mrs. Tavener from Bluevale, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Turnbull and family, Walton; Miss Bessie Moses, James and Will Moses; Wesley Jerrriyn, Robert For- rest; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shaw and family and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Shaw and. family. BLUEVALE Red Cross Party Mr.'and Mrs, Earl Anderson enter- tained neighbours and friends at a social gathering in aid of ,Women's Institute and Red Cross work. Pro- gressive Lost Heir' and euchre was enjoyed. Lunch was served and a sil- ver collection taken. 12 Quilts For Red Cross . Ladies of the east end of ..the 4th line, Morris, under the leadership of Mrs. Cecil Wheeler, Mrs. Jesse Wheeler 'and Mrs, Carl Procter, have completed 12 quilts for the Belgrave Red Cross. This completes the quota of quilts they planned to make during the winter months. Attendance Seals Presented Certificates and Seals were distri- buted to members of Knox United Sunday 'School, Sunday morning 'by the superintendent, Norman Keating;, for attendance during 1941 in accord- ance with the Standard set by the' school. Those receiving certificates were: Florence Cook, Audrey Mc- Guire,._ Lois Kelly, Mrs. J. ,Michie, Ruth McGuire. Second 'year, red seals —Donna Anderson, 'Catherine Keating, Lloyd Anderson, Barbara Michie, Mrs. N. Keating, Mary Wheeler, Bill Man- ning, Marlene McKenzie. Fourth year, green seal — Edith McClenaghan, Thelma McGuire,' Stewart Procter, Marjorie McKenzie. Fifth year,putple seal — Mae Frisby, Lois McGuire, James Michie. Seventh year, gold seal and completion of certificate — Mrs. George Johnston, Norman Keating. Two ,members are adding a second group of seals to their certificates and received blue seals 'for ninth year. They were: Edith Procter and Ross Anderson. Thurs. - Sat. March 26 - 28 Rudy Vallee Ann Miller — In — Time Out For Rhythm Mon. - Wad. March 30 - 1 Ruth Hussey Robt. Young — In — "Married Bachelor" •••••1011110MMINM=M100 end visitor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs,' W. A. Miller. Russel Webb was home from Ham- ilton for the week-end. Allan Miller is home from Hamilton where he has spent the past ten weeks. Mrs. Lorne Durnin assisted by Mrs. Stuart, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs, McDonald and Miss Annie Durnin, entertained at a Victory Night for patriotic purposes. Others who have held Victory Nights are: Mrs. Archie Aitchison, Mrs. Ern- est Gaunt, Mrs. D. Todd and Mrs. W. A. Miller. Neely Todd was home' from. Strat-• ford for the week-end. People won't get the best of you if you make the best of yourself. * * * At least, poor folks can enjoy think- ing they may be rich some day. Rich folks can only fear they may be poor. who has been convalesceie returned With her too re-cuperate. We hope to see him all right soon again, Miss Georgina McMichael of Wing- ham High School spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McMichael, The Red Cross met on Wednesday of last week at the home of Mrs. W. A, Cathers. There were two quilts quilted. A dainty lunch was served by four of the ladies., A meeting was held last Sunday after church to re-oreeinize the S. S. for the coming summer. Mr. Win. Bolt was elected supt. The school will commence the first Sunday in May. Me, A. E. Gallaher accompanied his brother-in-law, Mr. John Earner, of Wroxeter to the hospital in Toronto,' Time latter has been under the Doctors care for some time. The community was shocked last Monday on hearing of the sudden death of the late Mr, W. R. Gallaher, of Wroxeter. The deceased formerly lived in this community. The sorrow- ing friends have the sympathy of the. community at large. WE SERVICE )41,0/4/asadt v: PATTISON Radio Service Phone 171 ST. HELENS Mr. and Mrs. John Cameron and Dan were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Callum Cameron of Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. James Douglas at Mit- chell. Miss Laurine Miller, Reg. N., of the Wingham Hospital Staff, was a week- WeSliii0OUSe RADIO TUBES FOR RADIO ,T IT'S BEST PHONE 161 PROMPT DELIVERY Mrs. D. Armstrong and daughter Jane 'visited for a few days with rel- atives at Listowel. .Mrs. A. Manning attended the Red Cross Annual Convention in Toronto, Mrs. H. Wheeler visited with. Mr. and Mrs. William Procter, Brussels. Mrs. R. Nicholson is with Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Geddes. Kenneth Wheeler of West Dale Technical School, Hamilton, spent the week-end at his home. Mrs. Roy McSween of Hamilton, with relatives. Robert Grasby,' London, at his home over the week-end; . Miss Mabel. Coultes, Wingham spent Sunday with friends in the village._ Alex Nethery„ Hamilton, acllecl on relatives Over the week-end. Mte and Mrs,. Lloyd Aicock, Brus- sels, visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hopper on Sunday, WHITECHURCH Mrs. Clarence Cox has been visiting with relatives in London during the past week. Miss Eileen McClenaghan 'left on. Sunday to assist Mrs. Wilfred Me- Kegue of Turnberry. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Nicholson and family of Auburn, visited on Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. George McClenaghan. When returning from Whitechurch, last Wednesday, with the team, Mr. John McGee suffered a heart attack. Luckily he was driving his spirited team, with the lines tied behind his back, and he was able to get to his borne, where he has since been under the Doctors care. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mr, Reuben Tiffin has been very ill and under the Doctors care during the past two weeks. Mrs. MacRitchie of Devlin is visit- ing with her parents, Mrs, John T. Currie. Mrs. Currie has been gradually showing signs of improvement, and is able to sit up for a time now. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Cross and family of Walkerton and Mr. and Mrs. Ira McLean and family of St. Thomas, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and. Mrs. J. F. McLean, 'The weekly meeting of the Y. P. U. was held last on Wednesday, having been postponed on account of the Monday storm, Mrs. Milian Moore Was in charge of the meeting and Mil- len Moore read the scritpure lesson, with James Falconer in charge of the emeteitation period, Mrs. Lott sang a ,stelo, The topic on trade unions and :labour- organizations, was taken by •Charlie Moore, who told of the fuedal SHOP AT Smith's Economy Food Store system, and its problems, and by Miss E. Hunter, who told of the organiz- ation of the industrial workers to bet- ter their working and living conditions. An interesting discussion followed with the emphasis on the ideal of working condition to be the profit- sharing one, with the responsibility for the welfare of industry shared by both employer and workers. Garnet Farrier gave a violin solo. Mrs. G. E. Farrier led in prayer and the meeting was closed with the Mizpah Benedic- tion. The young people held the last meeting of the contest this Monday evening with a St. Patrick's Social. The high winds and storm of last Monday, did considerable damage through the country, Charlie Robinson lost a part of the roof of his barn. Al- din Purdon had the garage doors torn off, and Miles McMillan had his barn doors torn off and tossed away break- ing them up badly, many boards and sheets of tin roofs were also torn off. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Macintosh and family of Langside, spent Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ab. Mc- Quillan. Mr. and Mrs. John Falconer cele- brated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage on Sunday at the home of their son, James Falconer. Formerly Miss Hester Quinn, they were married on March 16, 1892, at Thamesford, and started farming on the 2nd of Cul- ross, later moving to the 6th and in 1915 to the Clow farm in E, Wawan- ash. They had a family of two sons and two daughters, all living, and all of whom were present on Sunday, Mr, and Mrs. Elgin Welwood (Ailie) of Caledon, and their son Richard, and his friend, Mr. Stewart, both of whom are hi the Navy School, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Cronin (Norah) and son Jack, of Caledon, and Cecil and James Falconer, with their families in E. Wawanosh and Relisson, of Tor- onto. They received many pretty gifts in remembrance of the occasion. Those who attended this wedding dinner from here were, Mr. and Mrs. John Falconer and Marjorie_ of Wingham and their son George, of Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. fee. McInnis and daugh- ters and Mr, and Mrs. Ezra Welwood. This community extends best wishes to Mn and Mrs. Falconer for many more years of life together. The snow-plow opened t.te East PICAKE VEGETABLE GLENGROVE SHORTENING lb. 18c LOAF CHEESE lb. 39c FOUR O'CLOCK READY-CUT BLACK TEA fj2 lb. 45c MACARONI ..... 5 lbs: 25c Agriculture Meeting At Institute Mrs. R. F..Garniss opened her home for the monthly meeting of the Wo- man's Institute. The second vice presi- dent, Miss Duff conducted the open- ing exercises. • ' The convener, Mrs. J. H. Smith as- sisted by Mrs. C. .G Yoe arranged the program on Agriculture. The Roll Call was responded to by "Giving a Garden Hint." A communication was reach by the secretary asking members of the Women's Institute to do their part in helping to make the price cell: ing law effective and the accompany-' ing literature was distributed for study. Mrs. C. Tavener gave an interesting talk on Current Events, mentioning many of the serious events that are taking place in all parts of ,the world, also some of the lighter happenings.- A reading "A Farmer's Wife" was given by Mrs. Yoe and Mrs. Smith gave a timely paper on "How flower, fruit and vegetable gardens bold an' important place, 'especially, in war time," She mentioned the high record for Huron County in producing in- creased quantities of bacon, cheese and eggs, also some of the trial' cash crops stick as cucumbers. A contest was; enjoyed, Miss Duff being the only one who answered, every question. During the business period it was decided to draw the lucky ticket on the rug at the meeting of the work aorronittee ore March 26th. At the close of the meeting the hostess- served. refreshments, Sunday Services At the morning service in Knox Presbyterian Church, Rev. P. G. Fow- ler spoke on the subject of the "Doc- trine of the Christian Church." At the United Church Rev. C. Tav- ener used as his subject "The Dream of Claudia" from Matt, 27 - 19, GROUND FRESH WHEN YOU ORDER Dalton French Drip Coffee • .. .. lb. 57c .•••www. DONNYBROOK The regular meeting of the W. M. S. was held on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. Chamney, The meeting was led, by the president, Mrs, W, A. Campbell who conducted a con- test on questions on the bible. Mrs. Arnold Craig read the scripture les- son, Mrs. Win. Craig, of Auburn con- tributed a solo. The chapter in the Study took, "The Chinese. People Rise", was taken by Miss Jean Rob- inson, Plans were made to hold a special meeting in May. Mrs. (Rev.) H. C. Wilson closed the meeting with prayer. 'A Red Cross quilt was comp- leted. The hostess served sandwiches and was assisted by Misses Jean Rob- inson and Agnes Rodgers. Attendance was 11. Miss Agnes Rodgers of Toronto, was a guest last week of her friend, Miss Jean Robinson. "Stuart Chamney spent -the week-end with his brothers in Wingham., 17e CHOICE MEATY PRUNES 2 lbs , . 25c MAPLE LEAF TOILETSOAP SALEM Wilkinson Wallpaper Shop Over 20,000 Rolls of NEW WALLPAPERS 30 inch wide heavy embossed papers 19e per roll Bedroom papers as low as 10c per roll SPECIALS IN PAINTS from S0c qt uts E. D. S1VIITH'S PURE TOMATO KETCHUP, 14-oz. bottle Y Y— — 1k Young People' Had Charge of Service The evening service was in charge of the rie.U.. The president, Fleming Johnston presided. The scripture les- son was read by Jean Metennoti and Mr. Edward Johnston led the meeting in prayer. The totpic--."Good Leaders" was taken by Carl Johnston, He made mention of Abraham •Lineoht, Prime Minister Winston Churhill,and School teachers, Rev. C. Tavener congrattt, fated the young people on the success of their meeting. EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED— AT MODERATE PRICES. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edgar and babe; Mrs, Stewart Edgar and Mrs. Robert Earls from south of Gorrie, spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs, W. A. Cathers. Mr. and Mrs, W, Id. Dane and Mrs. W. E. Weir called ott Miss Gertie Bush and her mother last Sunday Miss Kathleen, Willits of 1l'russels spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Melvin Willit& Mrs, Charles Cathers returned from Toronto last Saturday. Her son Eldred Eyesight Specialist Wingliarn Cada At Williams' jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to #166ti• 11 SPEC/AL AVM/XS VOV OVElz8tA$ tons. COMM POE 8UGGESTIONS, Presbyterian V. P. 5, The Young People's Society of I MIN:. Presbyterian Church held the weekly meeting in the Sunday School room, with the president, Miss !can