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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-10-21, Page 8Thursday, Friday, SatUrday, JEAN ARTHUR I n October n, 22, 33 JOEL McCREA PAGE MO 1 Two •Shows Saturday Night "The More the Merrier" An amusing comedy About Washington. Also "Short Subjects" M4inee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 mommoli mmo. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, October 25, 26, 27 FRANCHOT TONE MARSHA HUNT — In "Pilot No. 5" Air adventure and the story of a beaten man's redemption. Also "Short Subjects". SPEED ME VICTORY Is), '. \ ,di . . )„,... .4. , t.. .., l4--- . ---7. —...„..,-,-- , ,„.. .9 . . ., . .` r SPACE DONATED BY William's Jewellery. Now Is The Time For RADIO REPAIRS By bringing in your set you save money. PATTISON Radio Service •.**'•:•a...*. • WINTER Fur-trimmed Coats give added protection fov cold weather, added style for your winter wardrobe. Leading favourites feature Fox collars— Silvers, Red or Cross Fox—r with warm chamois interlinings. See about your Winter Coat now for a good choice of Style and size ranges. • KING'S .. Street. T,he property will be occupied by Mr. Kyle, manager of the Bank of Commerce, and family. They ex- pect to move from Midland to Blyth at the end of this month. DEANERY MEETINGS HELP AT SEAFORTH Bishop. A. L, Fleming of the Arctic and Mrs. Fleming Were Guest Speakers One hundred and twenty-five dele- gates from the Laymen's Association and Women's Auxiliary of the Angli- can. church met at St. Thomas' church, Seaforthe Friday, for the autumn con- ference of the .Deanery of 'Huron. The conference began at 10.00 a.m. with Holy Communion administered by the rural dean Of Huron, Rev. E. O. Gal- lagher, Wingham, assisted by Rev. Dr. Hurford, Rev. A. M. Hunt and Rev. M. F. Oldham. After, the service the Women's Auxiliary met in the church with Mrs. E. 0. Gallagher of Wingham presid- ing, and conducted their business. The meeting was addressed by Mrs. Cos- tain, speaking on the junior girls' work.. During her address she outlin ect an' ideal meeting. The clergy and laymen also met in the forenoon in the basement of the Presbyterian. church,' and conducted their business session. A vote of thanks was passed to the board of management for the use of the' church basemeht. At noon dinner was served to the .delegates in St. Thomas' parish The sectional conferences were coil- tinned in the afternoon when the Wo- men's Auxiliary were addressed by Mrs. A. L. Fleming, wife of the Bishop of the Arctic.. ' Mrs. Fleming's, topic centred, around her experiences in the Artie and. she told of the work done by the church in aiding the Eskimos. Following this report the diocesan commissioner,, Canon Town- shend, addressed the women on the missionary work of the church. At the mens, meeting the delegates were addressed. by Canon Townshend and by Bishop Fleming.. .A.' joint meeting of the Laymen's AssociatiOn and the Women's Auxil- iary followed, at which a report was given by Archdeacon Doherty of Lon- don. .Bishop Fleming spoke to this session of the work in. the Arctic„how it was expanding and: of how this work was opening up the. Arctic. He' spoke of the new airfields and bases in that part of Canada, andrelatecaan incident of how a man seriously ill was flown to Toronto in nine and one-half hours; this prompt action saving ,his life. Among the ministers present were Rev. G. W. Moore, Rev. E. ColdWell, Rev. W. 'H. Dunbar, Rev. J. Graham, Rev. E. 0. ,Gallagher, Rev. A. M. Hunt, and Rev. M. F. Oldham. - English Pipes, Pouches, Billfolds and Key Cases — at — Haselgroves SMOKE SHOP ' LEND NOW.. to suppiy THE FINISHING, TOUCH! Send out troops storming to crush the tottering Nazis. Armed to the teeth by your 5th Victory Loan purchases, they'll sweep all before them; move the Victory hour ahead. Then, the home coming! Can't you picture -it? That's What you're asked to invest in: a speedy Victory, a speedy, triumphant return. Lend now to bring the boys home. SPEED THE VICTORY..'. BUY BONDS , VICTORY LOAN • SPACE DitoNATED EY Stitipfes raitionity Food Store spent the-Week-end there, and all re- turned home on Monday. • Mr. and Mrs. John Purdon and Reta and Kenneth and Mr, and Mrs. Clif- ford Purdon, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Bolt of Mat-node The road on the 9th Con. of West Wawanosh, east of Mr, James Pur- don's gate, has been heaving badly this past week and is unsafe for travel. Even the fence at the side of the road has been pushed up and fallan over. This may be due to the large amount of water gathered in the little lake at the south of the road. Little Bruce Eynon, who is in the Sick Childrens Hospital, Toronto, is having a hard time with convultions, and has been given blood transfusions to help his along. Mrs. Eynon re- turned home from Toronto on Satur- day accompanied by her husband, Mechanic Bert Eynon of London. . Mrs. W. R. Farrier is in Toronto this week with her daughter, Miss Winnifred Farrier, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Naylor of Luck- now, spent the week-end with relatives at Chatham, while Corp. Fred New- man of Ottawa, and Mrs. Newman of Wingham, went on to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Newey - of Detroit. The Newman children spent the week-end at the home of Mrs. Aldin Purdon. Don't forget the afternoon tea and bazaar being held this Friday in the Institute Hall here.. Many men are working in the blismh these times, while large tractors are' at work pulling out the logs, Logs from Mr. A. E. Purdons bush are be- ing taken'to Lucknow from where they will be shipped to England for ship- building. Many trees from Miss Catharine Ross's fine -bush have been purchased for the 'British trade also. A Red Cross quilting was held on Monday at the home of Mrs. Jas. Falconer and on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Cecil Chamney, Mr. and Mrs. John Johnston of Godarich; spent the past week atethe home of their daughtere Mrs. Clarence Chanmey, The ladies of the local Women's Institute served a chicken dinner to the officers of the East Wawanosb Federation and their wives, and to the local Council and their wives on Thursday evening of last week. Mr. Albert Walsh led in the community singing, during the program and the special speaker for the evening being, Ma Jas. Shearer, Agricultural Repre- sentative for Huron, Mrs. Alec. Porterfield and Mr. Leslie Wightrrian were winners at the progressive euchre that followed the program. A vote of thanks was tendered the ladies for the splendid dinner, Quite a raurriber in our community have been laid up with an attack of flu during the past week. Trooper Donald Ross returned to Camp Borden on Sunday after his two weeks furlough at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ross. Mrs, Orval Newby and little son, of London, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lott. Mrs. ferry Casemore of Turnberry, spent last week at the home of her son, Mr. Ernest Cesemore, Miss Marie Sperling of Winghatra spent the' week-end with ,her grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Moore. Mr. Robert Purdon met with a nasty accident last 'Wednesday, when he was picking apples. The limbs on which he was standing broke, and he fell to the -gtettrid, striking his shoulder and the back of his head and '10M-eking Mtn ottt. His pailful of apples also Bell On top of him.' Miss Louise Louise Martin of Kincardine &pent. the Week-ead with her parents, Mr. and Ma, Chte.s Meatin. Several of the 'pupils of S. S. No newlyweds. SiMwet'ad Frienale' and relatives met in the Township hall here on Tuesday night last, gild. presented LAC, and Mrs. Vern clerk Blyth 'Underwood) with a miscellaneous shower and ad- dress read by Miss jean Camay, Both • replied in suitable words of thanks,. The evening was spent in damming to Songster's. orchestra, Leicelet, Sgt, Major and Mrs, Able, (Halifax, Spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. R, G. Newton .and other relatives, Mrs, A. L. Stephens, Misses Dor- othy Edwards and Eleanor Carson, at- tended the Sectional meeting in Brus- sels an Friday, Mr. Glenn Austin was in Toronto lest week and has joined the army. Glenn's many friends will wish him well, aVir. Walter Hemingway, Toronto, spent the week-end with ins parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.' Hemingway. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Schaefer,. Ford- wich, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cole on Sunday. Sympathy is extended to Mrs, L. N. Whitley whose sister, Mrs. Stan- ley, passed away in Chesley. Funeral was held, there on Tuesday last, Mr. and Mrs. H. V, Holmes are spending a few days with his father, in Toronto, Mrs. R. H, Stephens is spending short time with her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Woodley, at Bowman- vale. • Mr, and Mrs. H. V. Hohries, Mr, and Mrs. F. C, Taylor, Rev. E. M. Cald- well and Miss Keine, • attended the Deanery meeting held in Seaf6rth on Friday last. Mr. and Mrs,. W. -Herminston and son Murray, of Mt. Forest, also Mr. Steuart McQuarrie of Fort Francis, and Manning Poole, Toronto, spent Thursday last with the latter's cousin, Mrs. E. H. Strong and Mr. Strong, C. G.' I, T. Meeting On Friday evenings, October 15th, the girls of time Gorrie C. 0. I. T. met for their opening meeting at which -all the new members were present. It opened at 7.30 p.m. in the classroom of the United Church basement. The room and tables were decorated with the C. G. I. P. colours. ,An appetizing supper was enjoyed by over thirty girls accompanied by fun 'and laugh- ter. When the dishes were removed a short worship service in charge of Eleanore Carson was given. The girls all enoyed a sing-song conducted by Eleanore Carson and Janice Strong, who taught them some of the songs they learned at camp council this year. A cordial invitation was extend- ed to all the members that they would come to the meetings and make the C. G. I. T. a success this year. The meeting closed with the C. G. I. la Purpose and Taps. . Evening Auxiliary The Evening Auxiliary of the Uni- ted Church met for their October meeting 'at - the home of Miss Jean Sparlirig. Group 1 had. charge of the program. The' meeting opened with singing of hymn, Come Ye Thankful People Come, followed by. reading and prayer by Mrs. Shera: Mrs. Carson read the minutes of the September meeting. Mrs. A. Taylor gave report on funds received for Overseas Boxes. Mrs. C. Michel, Mrs. Bradnoch were .aps pointed a nominating committee for 1944 executive. The Evening Auxil- iary are sponsoring lantern slides to be shown in the United Church base- ment -Sunday evening, October 24th. The prOceeds to go to the Mission Band. It is hoped the parents and WHITECHURCli Mr. Louis Dalton has been ill and under the Doctor's care. Mrs. J. G. Gillespie, Mrs. Garnet Farrier, Mrs. Ezra Scholtz and Mrs. Walter Lott, attended the W. M. S. Sectional meeting at Brussels United Church on Friday last. Miss Wheeler of Brantford, spent tate week-end at the home of Mrs. Thos, ,Morristen. A.C. Clifford Purdon andlirs, Pur- don of Centralia, spent the week-end with relatives here. Mr. Gordon Elliott and Walter motored to London on Sunday and Mitchell Elliott, returned home with them. :Mrs. Jas. Purdon spent the past -week at the home of her son, Mr. 'Elmer Purdon and her daughter, Mrs. Calvin Robinson, of Windsor, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Purdon, and Mrs. Wm. :Dawson and Mrs. Wesley Tiffin, SPACE DONATED EY HANNA'S 'LADIES' WEAR MEN'S WEAR 10, Kinlossi.were in Luc-know on Mon- day having their teeth attended' tte ' with the Seetion looking after the cast of -the work. • Mr. and Mrs, Fret-Lk Paterson and • daughter, Patricia, anti Miss Hazel Walters and Mr. Scott Paterson, of Detroit, spent the week-end at the home of their father, Mr. F. MeN. Paterson. ORRIE Red cross Shipment The following bale was paaleed. for October from the Gorrie and district Red Cross Society: Br. Civilians-14 quilts, 1 afghan; 19 pinafore dresses and blouses,. 10 girls dressee,. 1 boys *suit, 1 boys py- jamas, 4 slips, 1 layette (eensistiess of 39 articles). Capture percels-43 pr. socks. Hospital-1 quilt. Seamen's Comforts-3 pr. seaboote, 3 V-neck .sweaters, 1 turtle-neck sweater, 6 alternate caps, 1 pr. gloves, -a pr. mitts, 8 pr. socks. Army and Airforce-11 pr. socks, 1 tuckin, 4 pr. gloves, 130 handkerchiefs. Donations received at the local Red Cross rooms recently were: 3 quilts from No. 4 War Workers, 3 quilts from 15th Line group, 1 knitted afghan made and sent by the pupils of 5, S. No, 1, 5. quilts and 1. layette by the 6th and 9th Line group, 2 quilts by No. 4 West group, Even- ing Auxiliary 1 hospital quilt, 11 girls dress 10th Line group, 1 boys suit and 1 pr. boys pyjamas, 1 girls dress, Mrs. A, A. Taylor, 1 girls dress, Mrs. Geo. A. Dane, 3 girls dresses, Busy Bees. St. Stephen's Auxiliary Quilted The regular meeting of St. Stephen's Women's Auxiliary - was held Thurs- day at the home of Mrs. Marshall, when a quilt was quilted for the annual bale, also part of another one was pieced for Red Cross. The short de- votional period was taken by the presi- dent, Mrs. Holmes, when the roll call was answered by a verse on "Thanks- giving", following the members prayer and Lord's prager. in unison. Scrip- ture lesson was read by Mrs. Arm- strong, and a few words from the president on "Thanksgiving". The hostess served a bountiful lunch vhich all enjoyed during a social half hour. Institute Cour'sei4 Are Important The October meeting of the Gorrie Women's Institute was held on Wed- nesday last at the home of the presi- dent, Mrs. Melvin Taylor, with a fair ataendance. The meeting opened in the usual manner, followed by, "the minutes, approved as read. Among items of business was the planning of sending the boxes of cheer to 'those in the armed forces. Anyone. having any donations to make should do so immediately, &nations to be left with Mrs. Victor Shera, boxes will be pack- ed at the home of Mrs. Arthur Stephen on Wednesday night, Octobar 27th. The president .then gave. a demon- stration of a Bean Loaf which later formed"part of the lunch. Mrs. C. Laurence had charge of current events giving events both in- teresting- and with a humorous side as well, and too, making an appeal for 'the Salvation Army stating' the great work that she herself waa priviledgcd to witness in , Old London many years. ago. Mrs. A. Stephens had charge of the program on Home Economics, in which she brought to the attention of all, the opportunities given the coun- try girl through the Institute by the various classes offered her through courses both in the local and. the disc trict. She celled on various leaders to give a brief outline of the courses they attended. Mrs. C, E. Gregg spoke on "Buymanship", Mrs. P. E. Ashton., on "The Refinishing of Furniture"; and exhibited articles, which she. had re- finished, and Mrs, Shera on "Glove- roa.kitig". She - herself touching but briefly on the. Horne Nursing Course and the good derived from the'cooking courses, dressmaking courses, showing how each homemaker 'can; ,if she chooses, train herself to be a home economist by attaching herself to the local Institute, The meeting closed with the National Anthem after which Miss Nellie Ruttan assisted the host- ess in serving -tench, The November meeting will be held on Friday even- ing, November 12, when each member s has the liberty to ask two more couples to .attend, Mr, James Riddell and daughter, Miss Florence, of New Hamburg, also Miss Nellie Riddell of Vancouver, 13. C., visited a few days last weak with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Tong, Rochester, visited ott Tuesday last with Mrs, S. Munro. Miss Mary Maguire is spending a short time with friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C, Stewart, at Molesworth. Me, and Mrs, W. C, "Xing and Mrs., Earls, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Underwood near Wing. ham, children will make a special effort to attend. HymA 252 was, sung after which the president, Mrs. E. Whitfield, took charge and based her talk on the Study Book—For all of Life. How the Church reaches out to the people of India. The task ahead of our mis- sionaries who work in other lands. She told us 98% of the people of India are unable to read but how eager they are to learn if only teachers are assail- able, Mrs, Shera_ had charge of the wota ship service and chose as her theme, "The Bible for all of Life" with Mrs. John Catheraland Mrs. Cecil Grainger assisting. Roll call was answered by a favorite verse of scripture. A poem "I've Old FashiOned Ways", was read. The meeting closed by singinggo— Break Thou the Bread of Life, and the Mizpah Benediction. During the social half ,hour 'lunch was served by the hostess, Miss Elsie Jacques, Lakelea, spent last week with her sister,. Mrs. Ida Ashton. LAC. Vern Clark, Montreal,, spent the week-end with his wife here. Mr. and Mrs. James Vittie,. Wain- fleet, spent the week-end, with their datighter, Mrs. W. Sotherns and Mr. Sotheran at Fordwich, calling on his father„Mr, Tom Vittie here. Mr. Howard 'Cowan of Orangeyille, has purchased the house owned by Mr. Jas. Vittie, now occupied by. Mr. and Mrs. John Montgomery. Miss Arlene Galbraith, London, spent the week-end with her .parants, Mr, and Mrs. Anson 'Galbraith, - . Clark - Underwood: ' A wedding of local interest took place in St. James Anglican church,' Guelph, recently, when Myth leleen UnderWood; daughter, of Mt; and Mrs. Gordon Underwood, of Gorrie,, became the bride of LA.C. Verncra Owen Clark,' of Lachine, Que.,: eon of Mr. and Mrs. .George Clark of Lis- towel. Rev. Douglas Brown perform- ed the ceremony, The bride wore a two-piece ',suede crepe dress in, new gold shade with a halo of coloured flowers and shoulder length veil. She carried an arm. bouquet of cream rose buds, rust snapdragons. and fern and a gold . sequin purse. Miss Lucille Underwood was her Sister's brides- maid. She. wore a two.piece dress of crepe jersey in turf-tan and chartreuse, with a hale of tan and gold coloured flowers and shoulder length veil, Her corsage was of rust coloured rose buds and fern. For travelling the bride don- ned a beige and brown two-piece dress, brown accessories and a .harmonizing eravet coat. I3LYTH Our Boy Scout organization had a very successful Apple Day. Each Scout was well patronized realizing the sum of $60 for their efforts, Mr. and Mrs. John Foster; who re- cetitly purchased the late Mrs, Jack- son property on King Street, were in town on Tuesday, Court of Revision of the 1943 As- sessment Roll will be held on Mon- day night next. Only two appeals will conic before the court,. There was only a fair attendance at the Victory Loeh Rally in Memorial Hall on Monday night, Barrister Pangland of Clinton, was guest Speak- er and during the evening a splendid program was presented by the school children. Mr, Harney lvItGee gave a number of selections. Ile was comparaed by Yrs. Phillips. Mr. P. 7. nollyman has purchased the Sibthorpe property rat Dirtelea' WINGHAM ADvANa-Tams :Thursday, ...Q40er 21, 1943 Baptist Church Rev. John Lucas,Pastor SUNDAY, OCT. 24th 10 a,m,—Sunday School. Services: am.—More about the Christ- ian Life. T:30 p.m..—Life's Values, All are invited. mosposioilisounasamitonmitassor aramosesssmolimmosionsisamma