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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-02-25, Page 8Baptist Church Rev. John Lucas, Pastor SUNDAY, FEB. 28th 11 a.m.,—"How to Win Spiritual • Victories". 7.30 p.m.—"Scriptural Prophecy" 10 a.m.—Sunday School. 'We invite you to attend church, Two, Shows Saturday Night •••••4.41.' Thursday, Friday, Saturday, February 25, 26, 27 ERROL FLYNN NANCY COLEMAN. RONALD REAGAN — In _ "Desperate Journey!, The thrilling story of five daring airmen and their escape from Germany. Also "News" Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 1, 2, 3 ROBERT YOUNG MARGARET O'BRIEN —In "journey For Margaret" The story of children in England, orphaned by the war. Also "Short Subjects". For Spring &Summer HANNA'S' Ladies' Shop are featuring the newest in Ladies' Suits aLd Coats Tweeds, Worsteds and Hairline Stripes, also Blacks and Navy. Popular Made-to-Measure Suits and Tweed Coats $19.50 to $45.00 Also High Class Garments on the racks including Warren IC Cook and Liberty. • I Suits II Maved To Hamilton Mrs, Clifford Logan and baby Pat- ricia Anne have gone to Hamilton to join Mr. Logan who is working for a transport company in that city. Euchre Held For Cigarette Fund A good crowd attended the euchre and dance in the Forester's Hall, ar- ranged by local young men to aid the Overseas Cigarette Fund. Prize win- ners for the euchre were Miss Nora VanCamp and Jeise Wheeler, and for the door prize, Alex Young. .Arthur's Orchestra supplied the music and refreshment booth was set up in the hail. Mrs. John Howard, teacher of the Belgrave School has taken up resi- dence with Mrs. Robert Nicholson, in the absence of Mrs. C. Logan. Mrs, John Coultes Sr„ has returned home after spending a few weeks with Mrs. James Leaver of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Powel and Beth of Blyth, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Porterfield. • 6th Line Farm Forum Group: The Farm Forum Group of the 6th line, East Wawanosh, met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Tasdlor, on •••••••••ffsm. GEORGE WILLIAMS JEWELLER First Class Watch Re- pairs at Moderate Prices All work guaranteed and done on the premises. IN WINGHAM IT'S Omar Haseigrove's SMOKE SHOP — For — Magazines, Tobacco Smokers Sundries 411.1111111111.10111.111ft HIGH QUALITY-LOW PRICES Complete Eye Comfort Awaits you by wearing fteid's Glasses, Banish headaches, see dearly any distance and read or sew with satisfaction. Consult— R. A. Reid, Rm. EYESIGHT SPECIALIST — Stratford's Leading Optometrist for over 24 yearn. At Wingham Office, Williams Jewelry Store every Wednesday morning 9,30 to 12.00 noon. Phone 5W for appointment. Coats It's not a bit too early to see about that new Spring Coat, Your choice of models and mater- ials is best at the first of the season,. For 1943, loose casuals are popular leaders—easy to slip on over ,aidress or suit. Of course, everyone doesn't want a box coat, and there are always fitted styles for those who prefer them. Tweeds, polos, gabardines, worst- eds, tricotines, are among the materials at your disposal. Look for good materials. and simp- licity of style, and you'll have a really satisfactory coat. Westinghouse RADIO TITRES FOR RADIO T IT'S BEST KING'S Monday night. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Lewis Cook. Farmers' Club Meets March 2 The March meeting of the Belgrave Farmers' Club will be held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. John Wickstead 3rd line Morris, on Tuesday evening, March 2nd. Mrs. Earl Anderson and Miss Dorothy Golley will each give a paper on Township-School Boards, These will be followed by a period of open discussion on the subject. It is hoped the members will some prepar- ed 'to give their views and opinions on the question. Ladies please-bring lunch. New Ration Books.. The New Ration Books No. 2 will be issued at the local Red Cross Rooms. on. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, February 24, 25,. 26 from 10 until 12 noon and from' 2 to 5 p.m. Alex Porterfield will be the deputy distributor and among those assisting him will be Airs. Porterfield, Rev. G. H. Dunlop, Mrs. Norman Keating. • Services Well Attended, Sunday Schdbl and. Church Service was held in all three churches on Sun- day,. with. a. gratifying increase in at: tendance over previous stormy Sun- days. In the 'United Chteel Rev. G., H. Dunlop based, his sermon on the story of the "Vine and the Branches." The choir sang an anthem, Rev, Mc- Connell of Lucknow conducted the service in the Presbyterian Church, taking his text froM 1st Chronicles,. "jabez. beseeching God's Blessing, that he might be kept from evil. and. his coasts enlarged." Holy Communion was observed in Trinity Anglican Church. Rev. E. H. Streeter preached from the words — Know ye not that they which run in a race run all but one receiveth the prize, Miss Norma Brydges and Shirley Nethery sang "The Old Rug- ged Cross." WESTFIELD Friday. Mr. Bill Buchanan was home from 'Goderich Collegiate for over the week- end, entertained a number of his friends on Saturday eve. The Mission Band met on Sunday afternoon with 14 present. The Scripture lesson was read by Lloyd McDowell. Readings were given by Billy Rodger and Gerald McDowell. Mrs. Wm, Cater told the children a story and the chapter in the study book was given by the Band leader, Mrs. Howard Campbell. BLYTH .Mrs. Alexander Fox of Islington, spent the week-end with her father, Mr. Win, and Mrs. Johnston. Pte, Jessie Phillips of Tbronto, visit- ed her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mr. Glen Tasker has enlisted with the R.C.A.F. He will be stationed at No. 2 Manning Depot, Brandon,, Man. The first distribution of the new ration. books was held in Memorial Halls Saturday, February 20th. Wed- nesday and. Saturday are the last days for the distribution at this community centre. Reeve Morritt and his volun- teers have the work welt in hand. At a special meeting of the Muni•- cipai Council on Monday night,. Mr. Gordon Elliott was appointed' Clerk and' Mr. R: D'. Philip,, treasurer. Mrs. Gordon Elliott returned . home on Sunday from Clinton Hospital where she had undergone an operation for appendicitis. Blyth Lodge of Masons are holding an "At Home" in their lodge rooms, on Friday night, for lodge members and their families, Mr. and Mrs. John Ferguson, of Exeter, were Blyth visitors on Mon- day. 'Mike: How much do you charge for funeral notices. Newspaper Clerk: Thirty cents an inch. Begorra, it's robbery. Me brother was six -feet tall. * * *- C If money really talked,. an old dime could tell some wild stories. about 'what it nsed to buy. Mr, A, E. Walsh was in Toronto over the week-end with a car-load Q cattle.. Pte. Jack Bosnian of London recent- .iy spent a few days under the parent- al roof, The Good Roads' Convention is be- ing held at Toronto this week and Reeve R. R. Redmond expects to at- tend it. The farmers in this district were out Saturday ploughing the roads, and while one almost needed to be made of rubber to stand the bumps, you did get a thrill as you ride through pitch holes, However Spring is just around the corner, Grottnd hogs, crows and seagulls have been seen Some have recently seen caterpillars,, but they seem to crawl out anytime, as your correspondent saw one in December and in January. Mts. Osbaldeston, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Carl beans of Wingham, is now visiting her daughter,Mrs. Norman IVreDowell, Mr, arren Bamford of Toronto, spent the week-end under the parent- al roof. A number of farmers and their sots attended the Machine Repair Course, given at Auburn last Thursday and WE SERVICE offterittesia&W.0. PATTISON Radio• Service Phone 171 PHONE 161 FREE DELIVERY — AT _ Smith's Economy Food Store PETER PAN LIBBY'S TOMATO NA. 3 PEAS...............2 tins 25c JUICE 26-oz:. tin 12c LYNN VALLEY TIP TOP CHOICE TOMATOES 2 large tins 27c PUMPKIN tin 13c .2•111•11••••••••••••2016411111.11.1Mid• SPECIAL! ROBIN HOOD Quick Cooking Oats . 5 lb-bag 19c MANY FLOWERS CHARME PURE TOILET SOAP 4 cakes 18c CASTILE SOAP 3 cakes 10c CONCENTRATED MAPLE LEAF SUPERSUDS pkg. 22c SOAP FLAKES .,. 1g. pkg. 65e FOR THAT VERY SPECIAL MEAL TRY YORK FROSTED FOODS FROZEN FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES LONG GRAIN I HAND PICKED NO, 1 RICE ..... 2 lbs. 25c I WHITE BEANS 4 lbs. 25c VITA-B CEREAL . 1-16., pkg. 10c 3-1b. pkg. 25c —Fresh HEAD LETTUCE CELERY HEARTS RIPE TOMATOES WASHED PARSNIPS SPY APPLES .... . Fruits and Vegetables--- 2 for 1525c SEEDLESS c GRAPEFRUIT ...... .,.." 4 for 25c ..... lb 1 . 29c TEXASor.ORANGEScA1A .md.. dot. 3: ce 3 lbs. 15c CHOICE LEMONS . 4 for 15c 4 lbs. 29c B. C. APPLES ......,„... 4 for 19c COOL ING ONIONS SPANISH ONIONS POTATOES PAGE, I I TNOTM ADV.ANCl-TIML;S Thursday Feb nary 1943 WHITECHURCH Mr. and Mrs, Herson Irwin enter- tained a number of their friends and neighbours on Friday evening in hon- our of their son, F.O. Richard Irwin, who spent last week at his home here, and who left on Saturday to resume his duties at a coastal station. The evening was spent in cards and danc- ing and social chat. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S, of the Presbyterian Church, was held on Thursday last at the home of Mrs. Murray, with the president, Mrs. A. Paterson in the chair. The Scripture Lesson was read by MisS Annie Kennedy and Miss Annie Laid- law led in prayer. The meditation ;period was in charge of Mrs. A. Mc- Quillan, and Mrs. J. Craig was in charge of the missionary topic, Mrs. Murray led in prayer for the mission- aries and the success of their work. The meeting was closed with prayer Jay the president. 'The W:M.S. of the United Churoh, 'held a tea at the home of Mrs. John Purdon on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hall, Wingham, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Craig. The Whitechurch group are hold- ing a Red Cross quilting at the home of Mrs. McLean on Thursday. The East Wawanosh group will hold their first meeting for the year at the home 'of Mrs. J. D. Beecroft on Wednes- day next. Many in this community will be in- terested to know that Donald Gilles- ie Kincardine left last week to be with his uncle, in St. Catherines and learn the dyeing industry in the Hos- iery works there. Mrs, John Kilpatrick and daughters taf Lucknow, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Rob- inson of East Wawanosh. , Mr. W. R. Farrier visited on Tues- day with his sister, Mrs. Sherriff of Wingham, who was celebrating her eighty-eighth birthday. We offer congratulations. Mr. Robt. Purdon delivered his team of horses to Mr. Webster of Lucknow on Saturday. Mr. Clifford Farrier is returning to work in Lucknow Aircraft Factory this week after au attack of mumps. Miss Velma Scott and Miss Jean Welwo.od, Wingham, spent the week- end at their homes here. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S, of the United Church was held on Thursday last at the home of Mrs. j, G. Gillespie, with Mrs. Gilles- pie in charge of the meeting. The Scripture lesson was read responsively Psalm 7. The Worship service in the Missionary Monthly being followed. Mrs. Duffy read an interesting chapter from the Study Book, and Mrs. Millan Moore gave a reading, Internment Christmas In Japan; telling of how our missionaries in Japan spent their Christmas, a few of them being allow- ed to be together, and if they 'spoke in English they were asked to tell what they said in Japanese. One mis- sionary said if the others would once in awhile cross an open space in front of where they were confined, he could be assured that they were alright. The meeting. cloSed with prayer by the president. Mrs. Revers Johnston and daughters Joy and Joan, of Lucknow, spent Sat- urday with Mrs. Albert Coultes. The Kinloss group held a Red Cross quilting at the home of Mrs. Herb. Pettapiece on Tuesday last, and one at the home of Mrs. Orville - Tiffin this Tuesday. Mr. Wm. Robinson celebrated his eighty-fifth girthday on Saturday. Congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Thos: Hill of Kinloss celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage on Sunday, when ten of their family and grandchildren were able to be with them, To them were born three daughters, Mrs. Earle Caslick (Mayme) of Culross, Vera, Mrs. Gordon Scott of Ripley, and Ida, Mrs. Emerson Morris of Chicago, •md one son John, passed away about six- teen years ago. They have ten grand- children, Their many friends in this community extend to them best wish- es for many more happy years of mar- ried life. Mrs, Harold Johnston •and ,stm hobby of Lucknuw, are spending few ,days this week' with her mother Mrs. Will Coun, Mrs, Wan, Robinson. is spending a few days this week with titer daughter Mrs. Cecil Wheeler of Morris, while Mr. Wheeler is in Toronto attending the Good Roads Convention, Stoker Pill Martin, who has beet serving on a Corvette from an Eastern Coastal Port, for the past year, ;las been spending a twenty-eight day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Martin of W. Wawawash, and with his sister, in. Michigan. lie leaves on Saturday to return to his duties there and on Wednesday evening friends and neighbours gath- ered in Fordyce School to spend an evening together, in his 'honour. The Farm Forum of East Wawaosh met on Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Its, St. Marie ant, after listening to the broadcast, the discussion groups studied the topic for. the- evening, 'Debt Menaces the Farm Family," Mr, Chas. Leaver being convenor for the evening, Tluire. were 24 present, Many were ama'sed to learn of the percentage of 'aims; formerly worked by the owners, which are now being worked by renters. Farmers stated their inability to pay mortgages contracted 25 years ago, on account of low prices for farm produce in comparison with prices of imple- ments and farm supplies needed. They thought parity prices, with lower in- terest rate, and Farm • Credit, super- vised by the Government, would ultim- ately benefit all. • The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. Dons ald Martin, with Mr. Aldin Purdon as convenor, studying Farm Prices and Production. All are invited so attend and take part in these discussions. The Young People of Kinloss gath- ered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack IVIcInnis on Friday evening last. 78 were present and the evening was spent in euchre and bingo, with $16.80 being the collection for Red Cross. The next meeting, on March 6, will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Caskenette. The Ration Cards for the people of this community are being distributed from Mr. J. F, McLean's Store this Wednesday and Thursday. Sgt. George Wraith, who has been in Quebec, is now taking a course at Toronto. Mr. John Wraith and Mr. John Crowston are now working in the Lucknow Aircraft Factory. A Farm Forum was held on' Mon- day evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McBurney with Mr. Her- son Irwin as convenor. Very interest- ing discussions were held on the sub- ject "Debt Menaces the Farm Family", All are cordially invited to attend these forums in your community and discuss the vital problems of our province. BELGRAVE School Fair Will Be Held The annual meeting of the Belgrave School Fair was held in the Forester's Hall, with the president, Stewart Proc- ter in the chair. Minutes of the last annual meeting and the financial report were read by Airs. Cyrus Scott, It was decided to hold the fair again this year. The following' officers and • committees were appointed with Lyle Hopper as chairman: President, Stewart ProE'- ter; vice-president, Clarence Rath; secretary-treas., Mrs. Cyrus Scott; directors, Morris No, 3, Ivan Mc- Arler, Mrs, John Clark; No. 4, Thos. Miller, Mrs. Lorne Nichol; No. 5, Earl Anderson, Mrs. Richard Procter; No. 7, Harold Procter, Mrs. Llye Hopper; No. 3, East Wawanosh and Morris, Norman Walsh, Mrs. Beninger; No, 7, E. Gaunt, Mrs. Clarence Chamney, East Wawanosh—No. 8, J. F. McCal- lum, Mrs, R. J. Scott; No. 9, Phillip Dawson, Mrs, Walter Pocock; No. 10, Gilliam Gow, Mrs. Norman Radford; No. 11, Herson Irwin, Mrs, Leslie Wightman; No. 13, Lewis Cook, Mrs. Stanley Cook; No, 17, C. R. Coultes, Mrs, Cooper Nethery; also teachers and music supervisors; -Auditors, Mrs, Walter Scott, Mrs. Melvin Taylor. Seeds committee, S. Procter, Mrs, C, Wade, Mrs. C. Scott, Joseph Yuill and 3. F. (McCallum were appointed to interview the Morris and East Wa- wanosh township councils regarding a grant. Special prizes committee, R. Procter, L. Hopper, M, Granby and S, Procter, treasurers report were read by Mrs. C. Procter. and Mrs. 3. Mt COalteSt An afghan was displayed which had• been made by Mrs, C, R. Conites from knitted squares made by school chil, dren for the Institute prize at the Bel- grave School Fair. Mrs, It 5, Mac-. Kenzie, donated yarn for putting blocks. together, A vote of thanks was given these two ladies and the children who donated the blocks. The afghan will be donated to the Belgrave Red Cross Society, The Institute will give the following special prizes at the 1943 fair—For girls under 10 years, a ger- anium slip planted after the first of April. Girls over 10 years, a hand- made laundry bag from a flour or feed sack; the word "Laundry" embroider- ed in running stitoh, Boys under 10 years, a collection of vegetables, Boys over 10 years, a milking stool. The roll call was well responded to by naming "The handiest article in my kitchen and why." A demonstration on cleaning a paint brush was give by Mrs, J, Wheeler. A paper reading' with the National Health Campaign, was given by Mrs. N. Keating, Mrs, George Johnston contributed a piano solo, A question- naire on Home Economics was con- ducted by Mrs. J. Wheeler, The meeting closed with the Insti- tute Ode, Lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. J. Wheeler, Mrs. T. 13, Johnston and Mrs. A. Manning. t . Institute Again Donate Fair Prizes The home economics' meeting of the telgrave Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Herbert Wheelet With an attendance of 21 ladies, Mrs, Jesse Wheeler was the assisting host- ess, The president, Mrs, Earl Ander- son was in the chair mid opened the meeting with 0 Canada, God Save the King and the Lord's prayer, A spec- ial feature of the meeting was at ad- dress by Alex Porterfield, represent- ative of the National War Finance committee, who spolcR on the forth= coming Government Loan and the sale of War Savitgs Certificates, Minutes of the previous meeting and Quilted For The Red Cross Quiltings were held at the home of Mrs. Lewis Cook 6th concession East Wawanosh and at the home of Mrs. Alex Bryans 4th concession Morris, when. quilts were completed for the Red Cross Sotiety,