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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-02-10, Page 8Special Sunday at Baptist Church GUEST-SPEAKER, DR. C. H, SCHUTT of TORONTO 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. DO NOT FAIL TO' BE PRESENT. A Great Mae With a Great Mosso e • Thursday, February IQ, 1044 r71"; 4. ' 1^,I"'.; AGE =IiiT LY THEATR E Two Shows Saturday Night Thursday, Friday, Saturday, February 10, 11, 12 JIMIVIY LYDON CHARLIE SMITH Ial "Henry Aldrich Swings It" Henry" Aldrich, that perennial juvenile, is in the groove again to afford you much amusement And some nostalgic moments. Also "Short Subjects" Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, February 14, 15, 16 MARTHA SCOTT ADOLPHE MENJOU — In "Hi Diddle Diddle" A comedy satire with numerous individual gag sequences. - Also "Short Subjects". WHITECHURCH E the formers son, Elgin, and his family n Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Jack McIntyre and sons of Dungannon, spent the week- end at the home of her sister, Mrs. Cecil. Falcon s er. A great number of E. Wawanosh and Kinlos people attended the fun- eral of the late Mrs. Wm. Burchill in the. Baptist T t Church, Wingham, on Sunday. his community extends sympathy o the bereaved .husband, family and sister'aild brother. Mrs, Louis Dalton had the mis- fortune to all off a sleigh on which she was ring one day last week, and fractured several ribs. She had been sitting on a chair and it slipped throwing r over. She has suffered yery much since then from the breaks. Mrs. John k Fa h d Purdon's group of Red Cross workers held a euchre on Fri- day night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas, lconer, to secure funds, to carry on teir quilting. Seven tables were playe, with Mrs. Robt. Purdon and Mrs. Ja d- s. St. Marie holding high points, an Ivan Laidlaw and Mrs. Gordon Elliott with low pOints. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed by all. The ladies are selling tickets on a nice lowered sateen comforter, which the have made. Mr. Claren ce people representing each prov- ince in the Dominion. 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She spoke of many of the common joys of life, of the joys of aspiration, and of overcoming• difficulties, and the joy caused by God's protecting care. Plans were discussed for holding a box social. There was a good at- tendance.' Woman's Association Meeting The regular. monthly meeting of. the Woman's Aslociation of the United Church was held in the school room on Thursday afternoon. The president, Mrs. Alex McCrackin, conducted the meeting. Aftek singing a hymn, Mrs. M. L. Aitken read 'a psalm which was followed with payer by the president. The business perio'd consisted of the report of the secretary and treasurer, roll call and the receiving of several new members. Arrangements were made for the 'aannual meeting , next week, Mrs. W., J, Johnston contribu- ted a reading. a The hostesses were Mrs. R. H. MCkinnon, Mrs, Robert- son, Mrs. Robert Shaw and Mrs. Wickstead. Rev. C. Tavener offered the closing prayer. Sunday Services Rev. Campbell Tavener preached on the 'Emigrant"' Sunday morning, the text "and the L'Cird said unto Abraham -get thee out of thy country from thy kindred altd from thy father's house into a land that I will show thee, a friend of God; a house mover," At Knox. PiesbIrterian „church Mr. McCarrol, student minister at Moles- worth and Gorrie, conducted the serv- ice. He spoke i from '1 Tithothy 1-11, According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God. Mr. James Kerney visited' his twin brother, Franck', who is ill at his home in Brussels. Yr. and Mrs. Wm. N. Robertson and Lloyd atteprIed the funeral of the late Mr. and 'Mrs. Jas. A. Scott, a former neighbour, of Belgrave, on Monday, :„ Mrs. C, Tavener Attended the meet- ing of the executive of the Presbyterial W.M.S. at Clipton on Tuesday. Hattie Gallagher, Mr. and Mrs. Pkaris Mathers and babe of Lucknow, 'visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Earl Wightman. Master Donald Campbell had the Misfortune of breaking a bone in the 491 just above the elbow, The acci- dent .being caused by the wheel on which- he was ridi ng slipping on the , which had a light covering of snow over it, Miss Jean McDowell of Waterloo, .spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McDowell, Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Riley, and babe of Hullett Township. Mr, and Mrs. Harold Cook of Belgrave, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Leonard. Cook. Mr. Leonard Cook is the successful winner of a blanket won from the Hui- lett Red Cross, Mr.\'. and Mrs, Earl Caldwell and • Jack, Miss Dorothy Govier of Blyth, were guests on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Win. Govier, Mr, and Mrs. Norman McDowell, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Deans of Wingham. HOCKEY STANDING (Juvenile) Won Lost Luoknow 5 0 Goderich ...... ___—_-__ 2 3 Kincardine . 2 3 Wingham 1 4 The schedule has been changed to a single one in place of a double one due to the mild weather causing sev- eral postponements. Games yet to play: Wed. (to-night) Goderich at Wingham. Friday night: Lucknow at Kincardine. The local lads will have to win on Wednesday to get in the play-offs. It may possibly be that the last three teams will be tied. If Wingham wins from 'Goderich and' Luckhow takes Kincardine the, last three teams will each have won 2 and lost 4, • PHONE 161 FREE DELIVERY — AT Smith's Economy Food Store AYLMER PURE ORANGE PAT-A-PAN PASTRY I MARMALADE, 24 oz. jar 39c FLOUR 24 lb. bag 79c LIPTON'S NOODLE, FOREST CITY BAKING SOUP MIX ..- . . . " ... . 2 pkgs. 25c POWDER 22-oz, jar 35C% i Ready-Cut 1VIataroni „ ... . . lbs. 256, Maple Leaf Tenderflake Lard - - lb. 18c Aylmer Apple Juice ' bottle 14c. 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At the euchre which followed 9 tables played and Stanley Marks held high POints. , Lunch was served and the social time was much enjoy ed by all, Forty-three people of the 9th con. of E. Wawanosh, gathered on Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Mason) to do .honour to the ,new- ly weds, Mr. andMrs. Alfred Mason, , duiing We- evening were present- ed with a purse of money, as a re- niembrance from old friends, During the evening Lloyd Mason of the R. C.O.C., Campi Borden, arrived -home. Lunch was served and all .enjoyed the social time. Pte. Harold Mason of Chatham spent the week-end there also. Miss Mildred MoClenaghan, who Was released .from the Isolation Hos- pital in Guelph last week, after being laid up with mumps, spent the week- end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. MeClenaghan. Mr. and Mrs.,Harry Moss of Glen- coe, spent the week-end with her par- ents, Mr. and .Mrs. Ben McClenaghan. The- hay pressers were busy last week at Mr. Arthur Moore's barn. This community extends sympathy to the family of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Scott, whose double funeral was held on Monday. Mr. Chas. Gillespie, and Donald and Betty, and Miss Louise Martin of Kincardine, spent Sunday with the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gillespie, who have both, been very poorly during the past week. They also 'visited with Miss Martin's, par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Martin. Mrs. Stewart McBurney spent the week-end in 'Wingham at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gordon Robinson. Miss Eileen McClenaghan is spend- ing a few days this week with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Ben McClert- aghan. Eileen was among the workers of the Lucknow Aeroplane Works who were laid off work indefinitely last Thursday, All who were employed on the second floor were laid off. Mrs. Wilfred Caslick and Miss Elda Caslick, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Conn. Mr and Mrs, Ralph Caskenette, of 4-T 1 .4t;1'side, spent Sunday at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Eddie Waddell. Rev, A. H. Wilson last week, suf. feted, n severe heart attack and is fumed to take ,complete rest. Rev, McConnel.from Lucknow, had/charge of his services on Sunday, This com- munity extends best wishes for his speedy recovery. Mrs, A. Emerson and Mr, and Mrs. Victor Emerson visited on Wednes- day,last with Mr. and. Mrs, Ben Naylor of Lucknow, Many old friends of Mr, and Mrs. Naylor Will be interested to know that Corp. Fred Newman of Toronto took them to Toronto on Sun- day,.and" Mr, Naylor will go into the hospital there for an operation. On Sunday Mrs. Emetion and Mr, and Mrs. Victor Emerson with Mr. and Mrs, Chas, Stewart of Luanow, Mrs. Reuben Tiffin has been under the Doctors care for the past few weeks, and has been living with her daughter, Mrs. Russel Ritchie of Langside. Russel attended the fun- eral of his brother held at Ripley 91-t day last week. • Miss Mavis Newell of Winghain, visited on Sunday at the .home of Mr. and Mrs. John MaSon. Farm Forum was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aldin Purdon on Monday night with seventeen present, and a forum was also held at the home or Mr. and Mrs, Leslie Wight- man with a good attenance. The subject for discussion was, the part taken by the clergy in community activities, and Rev. Mr. Dunlop of Belgrave addressed the group at Mr. Wightmans. Last week the (Red School group met on Tuesday even- ing at the home of Mr. Lorne Scott, with a ,splendid attendance, and this week they meet at Mr, Gershom John- ston's -on Tuesday evening. The dis- cussion groups recognized that great numbers of young people attended neither church nor Sunday School, and because so many young people had left the country districts, there seem- ed to be the greater need for the re.. naaining few to hold joint meetings, rather than lose touch with these schools of spiritual training, through complete lack of getting together and leadership, The day-light saving sys- tem was also faulted; as the town churches were through with the even- ing service on Sunday at such an early hour, and young people had no place to gather, except at the mid- night dances, and it was pointed out, that with three churches in the town- ship of East Wawanosh, altogether around twenty-four churches were sup- ported by the people. Mrs. Robert Scott of ,Kincardine, spent the week-end at the home of Mrs. Robt. Scott; East Wawanosh.. BLUEVALE Men's Club Hosts to Ladies The regular monthly Meeting of the Men's Club was held Wednesday evening in the school room of Knox Presbyterian church. The special feature of the meeting was that the members were hosts to their wives and 125 enjoyed a chicken dinner served by the ladies of the Presbyterian church. The president, J. C. Higgins, pro- posed a toast to the King which was responded to, by singing the national anthem. Rev. F. G. Fowler gave I words- Of welcome on behalf of the Men's , Club and the church. Those supplying the program were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Robertson, Mr. George Ross, Mrs, Harvey Robertson, Wil- liam Spier, and a mouthorgan orches- tra and a quartette of members of the The guest speaker was Mrs. 0. G. Anderson of Belgrave who ,,gave an instructive and challenging address on "Meeting the Post War Problems," emphasizing tile part women will have to play. She spoke on the question of "Health, Education, and the Bons ing Problem," and suggested that these problems should be thoroughly discussed and the findings acted Upon, William Henderson proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs. Anderson and to all who had contributed toward the success of the evening. The president, Mrs. R. Elliott, pre- sided for the W.M,S. meeting hi the Presbyterian Church on Thursday afternoon, Mrs, j, C. Higgins read the Indian version of the 23rd Psalm and Mrs, Walter Smillie offered pray- er, The Glad Tidings prayer was read by Mrs. Archie Messer. The supply allocation was received, The study chapter, .dealing with '"rhe In. diens in Canada," and was taken by Miss Florence Fowler. She, told of Indian life and their early experiences with the fur traders. She ntehtioned the Thdian schools at I(enora, and Birtie, and the part played by the W.M.S. in teaching the gospel met. sage, The president offered tI4 dos- lug prayer. P. U. Well Attended Shirley Selling presided at the Meet. ing of the Y.,P.U, in the United church ort ThursdaY evening. Muriel. Smith read the minutes. of the last meeting, Valentine's Day is Next Monday We have Valentine Cards for every member of the family. 5c - 25c Remember your 'Valentine' with some cosmetics from the famous Adrienne or Rubinstein lines, 65c 1 $2.00 `.'. "She" would love to -be remem- berecf with a Tweed,' Heaven Sent, Pink Party, Enchante or Apple Blossom Cologne. 65c - $2.00 McKii;bons DRUG STORE Don't ;Forget I Blood Clinic Wednesday, Feb. 16 '"varaigaissorsory ARENA Activities 1944 SKATING Tuesday: and Thursday evening. Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening HOCKEY (Juvenile) February 6th Mulch at Wingham WROXETER, Mrs, Vern Denny And Miss Thelma Denny,`,spent the week-end *with friends in Toronto, Mr, and Mrs: W. A. Cameron of Arcata, Sash., arrived on 'Saturday and are guests of Mrs George and avriss Ellen MacEwen and other friends, Mrs, Cameron ,was the former Annie MaeEwen. Mr, Wm. R, Yoe, suffered a weak spell on Friday' last and is -confined to bed, Silt, Y'ogi's - many friends will wish him 4 speedy recovery, Miss Isabel MacEwen of Wingham, spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. j, L. MacEwen. Mrs. Nelson. Bender and two small children, Mount Forest, spent a few days with. Mr, and Mrs, Frank Green. Mr. Fred Handily of 'Toronto,- spent .. the , week-end . with Mrs. Harnbly in town. Mr, and Mrs. H. V. McKenney were visitors one day last week with. Mr. and Mrs, Harry Preis of 130- more: "".44,6444, Local Boys Wounded * .Word was, received from the,...Wai Office last week by Mr: and Mrs. John Finlay, that their son, Henry B. Finlay was. wounded on active service, Mr, and Mrs. Nelson Stetirnol also received, a message that their son, MacNay ,,Steurnof was wounded on active service. ' We sincerely hope both these fam- ilies will receive cheering news 'very soon. Women's Missionary Society United Church W.M.S. group will meet on Thursday afternoon, 3 p.m. this week, February 10th, in the, church school-room. Mrs. Gilbert Howes will have Charge of the meet- ing. • Quilt Tops Needed The Red Cross, would be grateful for quilt tops, either patched or plain. Batts and lining can be supplied 'by Red Cross, • If you can help, get in touch with Mrs, Jas.' Douglas,,conven- er of quilt, committee or leave at the Red Cross rooms any Wednesday. Women's Institute The February meeting of the W. I. was held On Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Thos. Burke. The president, Mrs. D. S. Mac- Naughton, presided and opened the meeting by the singing of the Ode, followed by the, Lord's Prayer repeat- ed in unison. ,Thi secretary, Mrs. W. A. Sawtell, read several letters from boys in the service, •both overseas and in Canada. Letters of appreCiation were also received from Minesweepers Fund, Kinsmen ,Club and Chinese Re- lief, to which donation's of money had been 'sent. The Roll Call—A book I haVe read this year and its author, brought a varied and interesting re- sponse. Mrs. W. T. Maclean had charge of current events, and touched on many interesting subjects includ- ing the flu epidemic. the Refugee problem, late war news, an amusing poem on "Vitamins" also brought be- fore the meeting, the carnival held in Fordwich Friday night and sponsored by Howick Lions and spoke of the worthwhile work of the Lions Club in our district,, There was a period of discussion on the "Refugee question. Under the leadership of Mrs. H. burst three choruses were sung, The topic,. "Women of Russia" was ably dealt with by Mrs. H. V. McKenney, who told of the progress made ill Health, Education and the part played by the women in their war effort. Following the' singing of the National Anthem, tea *as served by the hostesS assisted by Mrs. J. H. Wylie and Mrs. Fred Hariably. Red • Cross Euchre There was a capacity crowd at the Euchre held on Wednesday last at the Red Cross' rooms-. Miss Kay Irwin won the ladies prize for highest score, and Mr, Andy Gibson highest for the gentlemen. Mrs. George MacDonald won the lucky chair prize. Following refreshments a few games of bingo were enjoyed, A draw was made for the hand-made dug donated by Mo. Ward Sharpin of 4th line of Turnberry, and on which tickets' were sold to the amount of $41.00, and `which Was won by George, the small 'son of Mr. and Mrs: Hector Knight, The committee are grateful to Mrs, Sharpin for her gift, Another euchre will be held on February 16th, also a dance on Fri- day, February 11th, with .Sangster's orchestra, The finance cointnittee, Mrs, 3, It Wylie, Mrs. Munro, Mrs. H. burst, Ur. Andy iGibton, Rector Knight and Harvey McMiehael, are to be congratulated on theieefforts on behalf of the Red Cross Fitnds, arid also for providing an enjoyable and social time for all who attend. Hockey Play OM The play-offs of the loeal.ktuttior and Juvenile Mekey teams will anon Start. Make it your duty to indulge in the pleasure of seeing these games, Two girls',hockey chits have been orgittiz. ed. COme out and see the splendid garileS played by. the girli. • Farm Machinery Schools Quite a large number of local farm- ers availed themselves of the oppor, tunity of attending the two-day Farm, Machinery School held in the Town Hall on Tuesday and. Wedneday of last week, Mr. Gordon MeGavin of Walton, Mr. MervynStelek of Zurich and Mr. Jas. Shearer, Agricultural Representative for Huron, were in charge, Everyone attending reports a profitable and enjoyable time. WESTFIELD Mr, Marvin McDowell attended the annual meeting of the West Wawanosh. Fire Insurance at Dungannon on Fri- day.. Mr. j. L. McDowell visited with Mr, and Mrs. J. Killongh 'of Dungannon on Friday. The Y,P,TJ. was held. on Wednes- day evening with 22 present. The devotional program was in charge of Mildred Thornton. The scripture les- son, was read by Murray McDowell, Prayer by Eleanor Taylor A poem, "The Tower" by Margaret Wightman. A • Bible quiz was conducted by Rev. H Snell. ' 'It was decided to have a social evening on Wednesday evening, February 9th. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction, Mr. Edgar Howatt was a Toronto visitor over the week-end. Born — a baby boy on Thursday, February 3rd, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. 'Gower. Mrs. Wm. Walden is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Harborn and Mt. Harborn of Hensall. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell visit- ed on Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gardiner of, Lucknow. Mrs. Mansel Cook and children of Colborne Township, visited recently with Mr, and Mrs. Emerson Rodger, Mr. Robt. Walden of Blyth, is spending some time at the home of his brother, Mr. Wm, Walden, Mr. Warren Bamford . of Preston, was a week-end guest at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bam- ford. LAC. Leslie Rodger of Dunnville, spent Sunday at the home of, his brother, Mr. Emerson Rodger and Mrs. Rodger. We extend congratu- lations to Leslie who will receive his wings on Friday. Miss Mae Mason of. London visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mason. M?. and Mrs. Henry Mailers, Miss ormassersorsommotommosma REGISTER NOW — For BLOOD CLINIC Wednesday, Feb. 16 Haselgrove's SMOKE SHOP