Loading...
The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-01-07, Page 8First Class Watch Re- pairs at Moderate Prices All work guaranteed and done on the premises, School, section 7 of Morris township, with Lyle Hopper acting as chair- man, Stewart Procter was appointed secretary of the meeting and gave the auditors' report. The retiring trustee was George Coulter. Robert McMur- ray Nfas appointed to • the board of trustees with Milo Casemore and Har- old Procter. -Stewart Procter was ap- pointed as ratepayers auditor for 1943, Church Services Well Attended Sunday School and Church attend- ance was ,better on Sunday owing to more favourable weather and roads than the previous few - Sundays. In the United Church Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was conducted by the ministdr, Rev. G. H. Dimlop, who took as the theme for his sermon; The Life of Andrew, the Diciple of Jesus. The annual meeting of the Sunday School will beheld on Wednesday eveningain the. basement of the church. Holy Communion was also observed in Trinity Anglican Church with the rector, Rev. P. H. Streeter preaching a Communion Sermon. In the Presbyterian Church Gordon Brett of Western University, London,. was the. guest speaker, taking as his text, The Wages of Sin is Death, but the Gift of God is Eternal Life. . . • • Now Overseas . • Mrs. George Jones has received a cable from her husband L/Cpl. George Jones, R.C.O.C. of his safe arrival overseas. Mrs. John Coultes Sr., with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fasken 'of Elora. • A.C.2 Mel. Keating of Toronto and Mrs. Keating of London, with relativ- es. , Miss Agatha Coultes, R. N., of St. Thomas,. with Mr. and Mrs,; J. M. Coultes. Mr. and WS, A. Manning. and farn ily, with Mr. and Mrs. Foster Wright of Auburn. . Berry Wilkinson, 87 years of age,. who has spent the past .few mouths• with his brother, C. Wilkinson, has gone to spend the winter with his son,. Rev. Chester and Mrs. Wilkinson of Hickson. Charles Scott of Windsor, spent the• holidays with his . parents, Mr. and. Mrs. William C. Scott, East Wawan- osh. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brydges and. granddaughter Joan, Mrs, William Dunbar and sons Ross. and Kenneth,. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shoebottoma with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dunbar. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Young and. family, with Mr. and. Mrs. Leslie Wightman.. Mr. and Mrs. J. Coultes, with Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Leaver:. Mr. and Mrs. James Coultes, East. Wawanosh, with Mr. and. Mrs, J,. Leaver, Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Keating and, Catherine, with Mr. and Mrs. 1-tar' mon Mitchell of Rothaay. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Armstrong and Mary Alice of Wingham, Mr. and' Mrs. Abraham Procter;. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Procter and Margaret, with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Procter. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler and. Mary Noreen „Kilpatrick of Lucknow,. Mrs. Andrew Taylor ofi Wingham), with Mr. and ,Mrs. Herbert Wheeler. Miss Edith Wallace of Seaforth,. with Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Powell and Beth, Mr. and Mrs,. George Powell and baby of Myth,. with Mr. and. Mrs.. Alex Porterfield, Mr. and Mrs. Goldie Wheeler re- turned to London after spending the, holidays with their parents, Miss Louise .McKettaiie returned to her position as teacher in Sudbury, 411111.111.11111111110ft HIGH QUALITY-LOW PRICES Baptist Church Rev. John Lucas, Pastor Saturday, Jan. 9th — 10,30 A.M. CKNX Program. SUNDAY, JAN. 10th. 11 A.M.--‘,"The Second Coming of elitist." 7.30 P,11/1.—;`A Victory of Faith" Sunday School 10 AM. We invite you to attend church. • Save Money By Prepaying Town of 'Wingham 1943 Taxes Taxpayers may make payments on account of 1943' taxes up to 90 per cent, of 1942 taxes. . interest at the rate of i'iire per cent, per an- nurn will be allowed on such prepayments. Prepayments of taxes must be made at the Town Treasurer's Office, Town Hall, W. A. GALBRAITH, Treasurer, Town of Wingham. rent Event, pertaining to Home Econ- omics. A paper on "The History of Quilt Making" by Mrs: j. H. Smith, An exhibit of buttons, old and new. Music. Mission Band Elects The following officers, were elected at the annual, meeting of the Mission Band of the United. Church: Superin- tendent,. Mrs., C. Tavener; assist supt., Miss Margaret Curtis; past president; Shirley Sieling; president, Muriel Smith; vice-pros„ June Shiell; secre- tary, Mary Darling; treasurer; Kath- arine Sidling; pianist, Mrs. W. J. Johnston; world friends sec., Delores Hamilton; temperance sec., 'Helen Bat ckenridgea peace sec., June Shiell; good cheer 'sec.,. Shirley Sidling. Rev. Gallagher Spoke to Y.P.U. The annual 'supper of the Young People's Union. was held in the school. room of the United. Church on New Year's Eve. Games and contests were conducted, then refreshments were' served at a candle-lighted table,. pret-' lily decorated in holiday colors. The- president, Fleming Johnston). acted, as• toast master and proposed. the toast to the King, Earl, Hamilton. proposed a toast to the Church, to which Rev. C. Tavener replied. A jolly sing-soag; conducted by Mrs. Carl Johnston and' Mrs. George Hetherington was much enjoyed, The guest speaker, Rev, E. 0. Gallagher, of Wingharn Anglican Church, spoke on "Hopes for 1943;" and gave an inspiring message' to the young people. On the stroke of mid- night, Miss Helen Thomson proposed a toast to the New Year, to which Mrs. George Hetherington replied-, Then all joined in New Year's greet- ings and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne". New Year visitors: Mr. J. Taylor and Mrs. George Dale 49 MINS — AT' — Smith'sEconomy Food Store DOIVIESTIC ' PAT-A-1)AN PASTRY SHORTENING. .. lb, 20c FLOUR . . . 24-111 bag 83e T CALUME BAKING NEILS.GN'S JERSEY POWDER 1-11:L tin 25c COCOA. .... 1,-lb. tini 290• MANY' FLOWERS — NILE — CLROPA,TRA TOILET SOAPS 4 cakes 19c LARGE BAR CHARME PURE. CASTILE SOAP bar 15c. CASTILE SOAP 3 cartes: 10c MAPLE LEAF SOAP CONCENTRATED FLAKES large pkg. 65c SUPERSUDS „......... ..... pkg., 22c Aunt Jemima Pea or Bean Soup Mix 2 pkg. 25c Velveeta or Chateau Cheese — , . 1/2-1b.., pkg. 2Ic Ewing's Lernon. Pie Filler . — . tin 15'c DEHYDRATED PARD AYLMER NO. 4 DOG FOOD ... 2 pkgs. 29c CHOICE PEAS 2 tins 25e CAMPBELL'S ' SANIWH/TE TOMATO SOUP .„.,„„„, tin 10c TOILET TISSUES, 4 rolls 25'c — Fresh Fruits and Vegetables — CALIFORNIA. NAVEL ORANGES CALIVORNIA A LARGE SEEDLESS CHOICE LEMONS, 4 for 150 GRAPEFRUIT.....,.-., 4 for FRESH CRISP ICEBERG LAGE CELERY STALKS .„2 for 25t MAD LETTUCE —, head 15t WAXED TURNIPS CABBAGE SPANISH ONIONS - POTATOES * S TOMATOES CARROTS APPLES EIG1-11.1 NG1-1A11/1 ADVANC4-TIMS Thursday, January 7th, 1943 Two Shows Saturday Night Thursday, Friday, Saturday January 7, .8, 9 — Double Bill WILLIAM BOYD & ANDY4CLYDE In "Stick To Your Guns" — And — MacDONALD CAREY & JEAN PHILLIPS In "Dr. Broadway" Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, January 11, 12, 13 BARBARA STANWYCK GEORGE BRENT NANCY COLEMAN — In — The Gay Sisters" A stirring drama from a. best-sellMg novel. Also "Cartoon". WHITECHURCH Mr. F. McK. Paterson, who spent the holiday week with his sons, Frank and Scott, in Detroit, returned home this week-end, also Scott, and many were pleased to hear him singing again over CKNX on Saturday night, L,A.C. Elroy Laidlaw, who spent a few days last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. jas. Laidlaw, returned to Winnipeg on Saturday. Mr. Donald Parsons, who spent the holidays with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Ross, returned to his home in Toronto on Saturday. ' Rev. Robt, Barbour of Toronto, has been visiting at the home of his broth- er, Mr. Wm. Barbour during the past week. Mr. Beth Gaunt is very ill with pneumonia at the home of his sister, Mrs. Wilmer Nicholson of Auburn. Mr. Robt. Laidlaw, who has been working at Galt for the past few months, spent the week-end with his wife and family here. Miss Olive Terriff, Reg. N., is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. G. '0. Cox of Toronto and with other relativeS- there. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Moore, who celebrated the fortieth anniversary of their wed- ding on Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milian Moore. Among others who attended the party were, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Henderson and family of Lucknow and Mrs. Spading and Douglas and Marie of Wingham. Mr. Relisson Falconer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer, left on Sun- day to register as a private at London Barracks on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gillespie left on Thursday for their home at Sarnia. The Laidlaw families met for New Years celebration at the home of Mr. and Mrs. -Jas. Falconer with thirty- one in attendance. Miss Mildred jMcClenaghan return- ed to Fordwich on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Pollock, who had spent DRUG STORE HOURS Starting Jan, 11th, we will observe the following store hours: 8.30 A.M. to' 6.30 P.M: DAILY except Wednesday and Saturday. Wednesday--Stores dose at 12:30 noon, Saturday.-Open nights as WW1 Mclabbon's Drug Store. MeAvoy's Drug Store. I City, Mrs. Edna 'Forsythe and Jerry, Mrs. Albert Taylor and Eleanor, and Mrs. Jas. Morrison, Jr., spent the week-end with their parents, Mr, and, Mrs, J. B, Morrison. Mr .and. Mrs. Will Conn returned home from Wingham on Friday last. Mr and Mrs, jas, St. Marie, also. her sister, Mrs, Rewan of Neastadt, were in Kitchener during the week- end attending the Professional for their sister, Sister Mary Lticille, who is doing Laboratory work in St. Marys Hospital, there. This was the twenty- fifth anniversary of her profession, Miss Cecelia St. Marie and Miss Ver, onica St Marie, Reg. N., left on Wed- neaday for Toronto and Mr. and Mrs, Fred Robinson and son Freddie, who had been visiting there,. left on Thurs- day for Toronto. Mr. and 'Mrs, Jas, Curran .and son Richard, of St. Helens, spent New Year's with her parents, Mr. and •Mrs.. Robt. Purdon. BELGRAVE Y.P.U, To Elect The young people of the Untied Church held a Christmas social in the basment of the church with a good crowd in attendance, A program of group games and singing was enjoyed. Lunch of sandwiches and cookies was served. The annual meeting of the union will be held on Friday evening, January 8th in the churCh.- Held Euchre For Smokes A successful euchre and dance in aid of the Overseas Cigarette Fund u as held in the Foresters Hall, spon- sored by local young men. Eight games of euchre were played and War Saving Stamps were given 'as prizes. Winners, for high score were, Mrs. C, R. Coultes and Jesse Wheeler. A door prize was won by Alex Young, Arthur's Orchestra supplied music for dancing and a booth set up in the hall provided hot dogs and soft drinks. Section 5 Morris, Name Trustees The ratepayers of school section No. 5, Morris township, held their annual meeting Wednesday afternoon. James Michie acted as chairman. George Michie was appointed secretary of the meeting. ,Minutes of last annual meet- ing and meetings during the year were read by Richard Procter. The auditors' report was given by Howard Wilkinson. George Michie was appointed section auditor for 1943. Richard Procter secretary. Gordon Walsh who was appointed as trustee during the year, was re-appointed. Other trustees are Joseph Holmes and Richard Procter. Sympathy was ex- tended to Joseph Holmes whose moth- er died recently. Earl Anderson was appointed caretaker for 1943. Miss Maureen Morritt of Blyth, and student of Stratford Normal school, will do practice teaching in the school the first week in. January. Belgrave School Annual' .The ratepayers of the Belgrave School met in annual session with C. H. Wade in the chair. A Nethery was appointed secretary of the meeting. 'The trustees report was given by Alex Young. A. Nethery gave the auditors' report. C. H. Wade was appointed ratepayers auditor for 1943. William Kelly retired after three years as trus- tee And A. Nethery was appointed to fill the vacancy. William Brydges and A. Young complete the trustee board for 1943. A large number of books for the library and other necessary school equipment was purchased dur- ing the year., Red' Cross Annual January 12 The Red Cross Society held their monthly business meeting in the work rooms with an attendance of 15 mem- bers. The president, C. R. Coultes conducted, the meeting and opened with a hymn and the Red Cross Prayer. Minutes of the last meeting, were read by the secretary, Rev. G. H, Dunlop, Letters of thanks for boxes received were read from sever- al local boys in Canada and one froM overseas, Those in Canada made special mention 'of home baking and overseas, canned meats and Canada appear to be very welcome. Plans were made to hold the annual meeting of the society on Tuesday, January 12th at 2 p.m. in the work room. The meeting closed with God Save the King. S. S. No. '13, East Wawanosh Elect' The annual meeting of ehool section No, 18, East Wawanosh, was held with Cyrus Scott in the chair. 'George Wightman was secretary for the meet- ing and gave the auditors' report, Nero books were added to the school lib. tary twice during the year. Joseph Dunbar was the retiring trustee and Melbourne Bradburn ask. ed to be relieved of the office. Clarence Rath mid Lewis Cook were appointed as trustees and with Mrs. Cyrus SOU AS Chairntall of the bodrd will have charge of the affairs of the school for 1048. Stone School Held Annual The animal meeting of the Stony Complete Eye Comfort Awaits you by wearing Reid's Glasses. 13anish headaches, see Clearly any' distance and read sew with satisfaction,,, Consult—, Al Reid kb 9 EYESIOIIT sratciAtrist 8tratford's Leading Optometrist for over 24 years. At Wingham Office, Williams jewelty Store every Wednesday mottling 9,30 to 12,00 t00% Phone 5W tot appointment after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs, R. E.. McKenzie.. Miss Mary Yuiil returned to Fer- gus where she is employed at Beatty Bros; and Miss Myrtle Vuill to her school at Harriston, after spending Christmas vacation with their parents, Mr., and Mrs. J, Miss Ferrol Higgins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N, Higgins, returned to her school in Galt.- Harold Hamilton of Fordwich, Mr, and Mrs, Harmon Nethery and Alex, with Mr. and Mrs. C, I-I, Wade. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller, with Mr. and Mrs. E, Jenkins of Wingham, Mr, and Mrs, Frank McDonald and family of Clinton, with Mr. and Mrs, A. Young. Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Geddes and Mary of Seaforth, with Mr, and Mrs, A. Porterfield and other friends. A meeting of the Sixth Line Forum Farm Group will be held at the home of Lewis Cook on Monday, January lab. All people of the community are invited to attend, ST. HELENS Lance Bornbadier Gordon Miller is home from Debert, N,S., for a 21-day leave, The weekly meeting of the Y.P.U. was held on Sunday evening with Rev,. J. A. Ward presiding. Mrs. E. W. Rice had charge of the 'topic on "The Open poor of the New Year." The, slate of officers for the NeW Year was brought in by Earl Durnin. These were accepted and will be installed at the morning service on Sunday next. President, Earl amain; Vice-Pres., Dick Weathethead; Secretary, Isobel Miller; Treasurer, Mrs. MCKenzie Webb; Pianist, Mrs. Rice; Conveners: Citizenship, Stanley Todd; Assistant, Mrs, G. McPherson; Christian Fel- lowship, Mrs. S. Todd; Assistant, Mrs. L. Woods; Christian Culture, Mrs. Earl- Durnin; Assistant, Wallace Miller; Missionary, Mrs. Tom Todd; Assistant, Mrs. Gordon; Recreation, Mrs. W. 'Miller; Assistant, Mrs. D. Phillips. The next meeting will be held at Earl Durnin's on , Monday evening. ByugVALE United Church S. S. Annual Meeting, The United Church Sunday School held its annual meeting on December 31st. Rev, C. Tavener presiding. After a devotional period, reports were received. The report of the secretary, Fleming Johnston, showed an average attendance. of 47 for the year 1942. The treasurers' report, presented by ,Miss Margaret Curtis, gave total re- ceipts of $181. Included in this was $33 in War Savings Stamps sent to headquarters for missionary work. The balance on hand is $30. Reports were also, given by: the superintendent, W: J. Johnston, the temperance secretary, Earl Hamilton and the missionary secretary, Mrs. W, J. Johnston. Mr. Tavener commended the work of the Sunday'School and the faithful service of the superintendent. Officers elected were: Superinten- dent,. W. J. Johnston; assistant; Mrs. M. L. Aitken; secretary, Fleming Johnston; assist. sec., Miss Helen Thomson; treasurer, Miss Margaret Curtla; Librarian, Raba Shaw; organ- ist,. Miss Margaret Curtis; assistant, Mrs, W. J. Johnston; missionary sec„ Mrs, M. L. Aitken; temperance sec., Earl Hamilton. Teachers 'appointed were: Mrs. W. J. Johnston, Mrs: Geo. Thomson, Earl Hamilton, Ed. Johnston, Miss Emma Johnston, Mrs, Ed. Johnston, Robert Shaw; assistant teachers: Mrs. SparT; ing Johnston,..,Mrs. Jas. Johnston, Geo, Hetherington, Chas. Johnston, Mrs, Stanley Gallaher; Mrs. •Robt. Mac- Lennan; cradle roll superintendent., Mrs.. S. Gallaher. The. Sunday School had an attend- ance of 50 on the first Sunday of 1943. Spoke On Prayer At the morning service at Knox Presbyterian Church, Rev. F. G. Fowler spoke front the text "Lord teach us to pray as John also taught his disciples" an introduction to the Universal 'week of prayer, pointing out the need for and the power of praYer. Special Prayer Service ) Service of special prayer was held in Knox Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening with Rev. C. Taven- er giving the address and on Friday evening Rev. F. G. Fowler will ad- dress a prayer service in the -United Church, the holidays with relatives at Ripley. Miss Eileen McClnaghan returned to hamilton on Saturday, where she is employed in Ridley Boys College, Miss Winnifred Farrier left on Sat- urday for Toronto to resume her school duties. 'Mr, and Mrs. Neil MacCalluni and family of Lucknow, spent New Years at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert McQuillan. Mr. Clarence MeClenaghan was in Sarnia over the week-end where he was speaking on Young People's work at Rev. Anderson's Church. Miss Florence Beecroft left on Mon- day to resume her studies at Canada Business College, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Shiell and fam- ily, Mr. and Mrs. James Hardie and son, of Turnberry, Mrs. Samuel Mc- Burney and Mr. and Mrs'. 'Gordon Mc- Burney, spent New Yeear's with Mr, and Mrs. Ed. McBurney. The marriage of Florence Mildred, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Ayers, and John Andrew Inglis, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Inglis of West Wawanosh, was sol- emnized on Wednesday, December 30, in Stayner United Church. This com- munity extends best wishes to the hap- py couple. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Inglis attended the wedding and visited with their family at Toronto for a few days last week. Mrs. Wm. Robinson spent last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Kilpatrick of Lucknow. Pte. Alfred Mason, who spent last week with his parents, Mr. and, Mrs. John Mason, left on Saturday for Camp Borden, and Trooper Kenneth Mason left on Friday. Miss Mavis Newell of Wingham spent last week at the home of ,Mr. and Mrs. Mason., Miss Flora Coulter left on Monday to resume her teaching at Walton. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Laidlaw of Fingal, spent a few days here last week with his parents,. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw. Sgt. Norman Davis of the Medical Corps, at Manning Pool,' and Mrs. Davis, 'and his brother, Mr. Peter Davis of Toronto, spent a few days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, and Pte. Gor- don Symon, from Sask., and now front Camp Borden, visited there recently. Mr. and Mrs. jack Kerr and baby Anne of Bluevale, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Laidlaw, Miss June Irwin of Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Herson Miss Clara Johnston of Inwood, and Pte. Jack Graham, training at London, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Leask McGee, Mrs. Donald Cameron of New York Hr ea Communion Service l'eay. C. Tavener occupied the pulpit in the United Churelt on Sunday morn- ing, when Communion SerViCe WAS observed, Rey, G. Tavener presided at the monthly meeting of the Mitrisy terial <Association at Wingitam on Monday, Institute Meets January The regular meeting' of the Wo. trian'A Institute Will be held on Tito, day, 1"utruaryi2th at the home of Mrs. dward Johnston, Roll Call, a Cur- of Walton, with Miss Florence Fow- ler. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Scott, Mr. and Mrs, James F. Scott, Seaforth,. with. Mr. and Mrs. George Love. Margaret Procter, Morris, with her grandmother, Mrs. J. Curtis. L.A,C, John M. Lillow, R.C.A,F., Moncton, N.)3„ L,A.C. Arnold Lillow, R.C.A.F., Camp Borden, 'at their home here. Thomas Jacklin and son of Star City, Sask., with Mr .and Mrs. Alex McCracken, This is Mr. Jacklins first visit to Ontario since he went West 31 years ago. Mr, and Mrs. Alex McCrackin, their 'daughter Beth' and son Lorne,. of Sea- forth, spent the holiday with Mr. and. Mrs. Percy McCrackin at Listowel. James McHardy, With Mr. and Mrs.' William Abram in Morris. Mrs. Archie :Messer and daughter Margaret, 'with Miss Josephine Mc- Allister and her brother 'at Dungan- non, Miss Ruth Lucas at her home near Molesworth. Miis Florence Fowler,. visiting her friend,. Mrs. Dale at Walton. Mr. and. Mrs. Clene Yeo and daugh- ter . Marie, of Paisley, with Mn and. Mrs. Jr, H. Smith. Smith .Robertson of the- office staff of the Dbininion Rubber Co.,. Kitch- ener, spent Sundhy with his parents;. Mr. and, Mrs, William Robertson, Mr. and Mrs, Marshall and, baby Dianna of EiSthweli with Mrs. A, L. Smign. Mr. C: Hetheringrona spent the New- Year holiday with his son;. Dr. Heth- erington at Brampton; D'onal'd' Darling who, his been a „patient- in the Wingham, General Hos, pital' for an appendik operation; is ex- pected' home this week: James j, Elliott; 4th concession of TurnberrY:, -had' a. bone. lila, hand gbirhoek,ent while cranking his. gasoline. en- Notormism=== FREE DELIVERY'