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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-01-31, Page 8home on 'Thursday night after spend, Mg two and a half years overseas. 1..en is the only son of Mr, and Mrs. Gor- don Underwood, Mrs. Robert Cathers is 'visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Alvin Moffatt and Mr. Moffat in Wroxeter, Mrs. W. J. Pyke has returned home after visiting last week with her sister, Mrs, Bert Abell and -,Mr. Abell in Lis, towel, Mr. Glenn Howells of Cann., spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. T. McInnis. Little Miss June Stokes of Qlenan, nan, spent a few days with her grand," parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Thorn- ton, Mrs. Thomas Lovell has obtained couple of rooms from Mrs. Stimpson, and moved last week. Mrs. McClemant of Molesworth, is a guest of her niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar, Mr. Archie Irwin has returned home from Listowel Memorial Hospital, fol- lowing an operation some time ago. A large number of friends gathered in the Township Hall here on Wed- nesday night when they welcomed back Sgt. Major Geo, Dane also Pte. James Pritchard, Both boys had spent several months overseas. George be- ing the longest away. Both boys were given substantial gifts of money, Rev. G. K. Nobes gave the address at the Prayer and Song Service in the United Church on Wednesday night last. These meetings are held each Wednesday night at 8 p.m., to which everyone is extended a hearty invita- tion. Lieut. E. W. Newton, Guelph, spent the week-end at his home here. Annual Vestry Meeting St. Stephen's Church congregation held its annual Vestry meeting in the Orange Hall on Thursday evening, Jan. 24th, Rev. G. K. Nobes, rector, in the chair. Satisfactory financial reports were received, including a most grati- fying report on the re-decoration of the church, the cost of which had been paid in full. The rector appointed Mr. E, H. Strong as his Warden to take, the place of Mr. R. W. N. Wade who held this office during 1945. The other officers and sidesmen were all re-elec- ted by acclamation. During the evening Mr. Nobes sig- nifiedhis intention of moving inot an- other Diocese in the early spring. A committee was appointed to look into the possibilities of a new heating sys- tem for the church. The benediction was then pronounced and the usual luncheon was served by the ladies. Mrs. Chas. Hinde of Wingham, was a guest at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes for a few days last week. Mr. Jim Tamin who is with the Un- ited States Navy,‘ is visiting friends in the community. Young People's Union The_regular meeting of the Y. P. U. was held on Monday evening, Jan. 21, in the church. Mac Hutchison was in charge of the service. The theme was "The Christian Patriot as a Christian Citizen", hymn 488, "Come let us sing of a wonderful love" was then sung. The scripture, taken from Matt. 12:46- 50 was read by Florence Anger, fol- lowed by a prayer by Erland 'Gregg. Dorothy Watson sang a solo "In the Garden"; Mac Hutchison then gave a reading based on the theme. Rev-. Howse gave a very interesting talk following Mac's reading. Hymn 452, "Ecternal Father, strong to Save" was then sung. It was' decided to leave the social off for two weeks and it will be held on .Monday, February 4th in the church at, 8 p.m. The next meeting to be held Jan. 28th with Jean King in charge.. There were 14 members and 1 visitor present. The meeting closed with the hymn, "Christians, Seek Not Yet Repose", St. Stephen's Auxiliary The regular meeting of St. Stephens Women's Auxiliary was held in the Orange Hall, on Thursday afternoon last, with a fair attendance. During the afternoon a quilt was quilted, and which will be given to the Deanery for Missionary purposes, A debotional period was held with the president, Mrs. Holmes, leading the Members' prayer, Circle pray'er and Ldrd's Prayer in unison after which the minutes were read. 'Roll call was answered by a missionary thought or verse. Mention was made of the baz- aar and hot supper which the members and church always, sponsor on St, Pat- tick's Day, and which will be held this year on March 16. Mrs, Wilford King mad the hymn, "The Love of Christ Constraineth Us, (so let us watch and pray)" Mrs, F. C. Taylor gave a stirring address on "The W. A, and The Bible", the motto of the 'W. A. being "The Love of Christ Constraineth Us", 2nd Corinthians, 5th chapter and 14th verse". As members of the W. A. we are workers with .God, and for God, and in learning Bible verses for each roll tall we are helping our own spit- qua' life, The nations who are lea& :ing in the world are the Christian Ita- C"E° r j* irc THE Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, February 4, 5, 6 FRED MacMURRAY MARGUERITE CHAPMAN — "Pardon My Past" There are many misadventures as an ex-marine is mistaken for a notorious playboy. Also "Short Subjects" Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Jan. 31, Feb., 1 ,2 JOHN HODIAK. GENE TIERNEY — In "A Bell For Adano" The film taken from John Hershey's popular novel is a stirring message for peace and understanding among men and nations. Also "Short Subjects" Matineee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. was the concluding number on the ev- 'ening's entertainment caused the most laughs, when the Lions played the non Lions, and if accurate score had been kept we believe the game would go to the Lions. The Judges were from CKNX, Wingham, and were: Miss O'Connor, Tory Gregg and Cactus Mack, and Mrs. Bryans, also of Wing- ham. Hockey Team Win and Lose Gorrie Hockey fans had the pleasure of seeing two games played on the home ice last week. When on Tues- day night Ripley played here' winning the game by a score of 8-5. On Friday night despite the storm a fairly large crowd witnessed the game played by Fordwich and Gorrie, the score being 6-2 for the home team. Local Bonspiel Ice condition was perfect for the local bonspiel which was held on Mon- day last when 10 rinks participated. Rinks were present from Harriston 1, Wingham 1, Fordwich 1, Belmore 2, Wroxeter 2, Gorrie 3. Prizes went to Belmore 1st., Geo. Inglis, skip; Gorrie, 2nd, Milford Nash, skip; Gorrie 3rd., George Gallaway, skip. Mr. Allan Hyndman has purchased the house from the estate of the late Thomas Lovell,. getting possession on February 1st. Miss Erland Gregg entertained the members of the C.G,I.T. at her home on Thursday night last. Pte. Kenneth Underwood arrived Present Oscar Levant in Gershwin's - "Rhapsody In Blue" See Oscar Levant starring, as Oscar Levant in Warner Bros. new motion picture hit "Rhap- sody In Blue", at Lyceum Thea- tre, Jan. 28, 29, 30. Then hear Oscar Levant in his brilliant new Columbia recording (with the Philadephia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy) of "Rhap- sody In Blue". Columbia Album Set 388 $2 75 Other Gershwin Music Set D59 Concerto in F $3.75 Set A7 Duchin plays Ger- shwin $3 50 Record C12013 Porgy and Wallpaper SALE ROOM LOTS SALE CONSISTING OF WALLS AND BORDERS HALF PRICE AND LESS Bedrooms, Living Rooms and Kitchen Papers. 30 inch wide Heavy Embossed Paper 19c roll Heavy Embossed Ceiling Paper 19c roll Regular 30c FREE DELIVERY -TONE 161 LP— AT — Smith's Economy Food Store Robin Hood For All Baking QUICKatnt0re OATS, 5 lb. bag 29c Purity FLOUR, 24-lb. bag 77c E Wheat Berries, 5 lb. bag o BF akirenstg City Powder, 22 oz, jar 25o GLENWOOD CHOICE QUALITY Diced Beets or' Carrots 2 2,17 25c Vegetable Soup, 2 tins 25c BlackTEA, 2 lb. pkg. 40c Fr 9:CI3c1 Campbell's Neilson's Jersey Brand COCOA, 1 lb. tin ... 29c FREE ENLARGEMENT Mr. G. Hodges who has had over 4 years ex- perience with the RCAF as a Photographer announ- ces the opening of a Photo Finishing Plant right here in Wingham. He promises to give you prompt, courteous service in all work whether it be developing, printing or enlarging, All films will receive careful attention and will be touched by hand to the minimum. ,Your pictures will have that mirror-like appearance that is surpassed by none, The prices are reasonable and Mr. Hodges will make one glossy enlargement free of Charge from the best negative of each roll of film taken in between February 4th and February 18. All mail order work will receive the same fast service that is given to town. work. If it is received in the morning mail he will endeavour to liatre it out by that night, Next time you have Photographic work of any nature re- tnember G. HODGE.% Cho Dent Studios in WINGHAIVI SEE US For RADIOS REFRIGERATORS WASHERS We have been appointed agents for the coming Spart on line. McGILL Radio Service Phone 380, GROUND FRESH REX COFFEE 49c lb. WHILE YOU WAIT PARK-DALE BRAND STANDARD Sieve No. 4 PEAS 20 oz. tin 15c FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES Size 96's Texas GRAPEFRUIT, 5 for .129c Size 288's California Navel ORANGES, doz. 34c FRESH LETTUCE, GREN CELERY, CHOICE LEMONS COOKING ONIONS, FRESH CAULIFLOWER, WAXED TURNIPS, FIRM CABBAGE RIPE TOMATOES RATION COUPONS VALID THURSDAY, JANUARY •31 Sugar--Nos. 46 to 69 Butter—Nos. 116 to 138 Meat-Nos. 1 to 22 PeeserveNes. 88 to 5/ and P1 to P25 ALL PRESERVE and ? COUPONS EXPIRE JAN, 31 PAGE EIGHT WINGRA111, ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, January al, 1946 lions and they: should recognize the . responsibility which is theirs, and we must help. the Missionary cause if we do not want a recurrence of war and stripe among nations, Let us seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and „all other things shall be added to you, Mrs, Taylor closed with a prayer for members and work of the W. A. 'Mee. Holmes then eloped the meet- ing with prayer, and a bountiful lunch was served by the ladies, and all en- joyed a social half hour, The next meeting will be held on February 7th at .the home of Mrs. George King, Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Stephens at, tended the funeral of her ;uncle, the late Mr, Feed Leppington in Harris- ton on Monday, Mr. Dilworth, Miss Aileen Dilworth and friend, Pte. Eldon Mann, all of 1 , ,,,... LouLdOuRFUL BROAPFELT OVAL Of ,,, ,„ MATS -4-'44. , ' '. ,.-. -4' , 60" x 36" Wine, Green 0 'yu $8.50 '":4•,40i' '1. • r• • r 0 MATo ,,,q$0,,. , , ,,,,,q0'ern ,•4?? i'oi 1 ' 1," ' lithi" Az j'e v ,r Iv", , ."'*-4-:4 -‘k - -'--'. ...0.7 g, .., "' '.4..." c41,114.10.' P .,,,, .4. ., 'CA, 'eb• 0•1. 4'. ....ot, ...,4**,,4 .•4., ,,. ?„ „.,,,,-,14.. 44.14. N., ,.. it,.•,..,„ ' 4 --, ' , 9 wot N,11-; '''' i BROADFELT OVAL OBLONG MATS itif 50" x 27", Wine, Green '('''f40 $4.50 PATTERNED AXMINSTER MATS Wine only . 56" x 27" . . $10.50 27" x 54" .... . . - . . $ 8.95 HOOKED MATS Ideal for Bedroom or Bathroom Assorted Shades Various Sizes $3.50 We also have a limited quantity of Fianhelette SHEETS and BLANKETS Colourful Checked' Flannelette Sheets $2.49 pair Reversible Two-toned Blankets . $5.50 each KING DEPT. STO PIPES Large shipment of GENUINE French BRIAR PIPES GORRIE Red. Cross Donation Donations to the Red Cross Rooms, for the last packing are as follows: 6th and 9th line group, 7 quilts; No. •4 War 'Workers, 12th line Patriotic Group, 3 quilts; 4th line West group. I. quilt; Busy Bees, 1 hospital quilt; '15th Line Group, 1 quilt; Mrs. C. Fin- lay and Mrs. J. Gamble, 1 quilt; Mrs. Dustow, 1 quilt; Mrs. W. H. Dane, 1 JUST ARRIVED ! $3.24 - $4.87 ient in Victoria Hospital, London. We hope she will have a speedy recovery. BAPTIST CHURCH Many shapes and sizes to' choose from. Ethel, spent a day last week with the former's daughter, Mrs, Harold Hynd- man and Mrs. Hyndman, Miss Iona Day, Listowel, spent the week-end at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. George Nichol spent the week-end with her parents in Lon- don. Misses Isobel King and Mae La- Rose. Messrs. Charles Walkie of To- ronto and Bob Featherstone of Orillia were week-end guests , with the for- mer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank King. Mr, R. G. Dane accompanied his nephew, Mr; Harold Pollock of Ford- wich to Ripley on Sunday where Mr. Dane visited his sister, Mrs. Mary Pollock. Mrs. Mary 'Gamble is spending a few days with her nephew, Mr. J. W. Hyndman and Mrs. Hyndman. Howick Lions' Midgets played a scheduled game with Listowel in Fordwich on Saturday night, with the Howick team the winners, score 6-3. A return game was played on Monday night on Listowel ice and the local team lost by a score of 10-2. McKibbons Rev. J. N. H. Norton, Pastor SUNDAY, FEB. 3rd 11 a.m.—"On The Highway". 7.30 •p.m.—"The Therefore of Justification". Second in Series of 4 great ones, The Lord'''s Supper will be observed. Carnival A Success On Wednesday night the Lions Car- nival was held, and a fairly large num- ber of spectators were present, while only a small number of contestants for the generous prizes offered by the Lions. "The. Queen of the Carnival" went to Dorothy Watson, dressed as "Miss Gorrie of 1946." The girls Hockey Match between Wroxeter and Gorrie resulted in a tie In Drugs, if It's Rexall! — It's Right! • addresses and bouquets of tulips and daffodils in recognition of their long service in the Sunday School. Mr, .Shaw, in his reply stated that he will be 83 on the 18th day of February and he intends to go to Sunday School as long as he is able. He started on a summer Sunday as a little barefoot boy in Morris Township, wearing a straw hat braided and sewn by his mother. He believes he has had as much joy in his life as anyone in the congregation and he got it in church wovk. He loves to go to church and Sunday School and to speak up in sup- port of Temperance and the Bible Soc- iety. As a local preacher Mr. Shaw has preached in most churches from Mildmay to Port Albert. 'The meeting closed by singing, "Blest Be the Tie That Binds." Knox Presbyterian Annual The annual congregational meeting of Knox Presbyterian Church was held in the Sunday School room. Rev. Alex Nimmo, presided. Mrs. Eldred Nichol acted as secretary. Reports were pre- sented, for the session by Archie Mes- ser, showing that the Society had ex- ceeded the allocation and also present- ed a life membership. The Mission Band raised over $25.00. The Ladies' Aid held a bazaar in the fall and closed the books with a substantial balance. • Burns Moffat, W. Mundell and W. H. McKinney -were re-elected to the board of management for 'a three-year term. Columbia Records GARNISH YOUR HOME WITH BeautY Redecorate your Home with the Charm of our Ouality SUNWORTHY Wallpapers AND LOWE BROS. Paints Paints and Enamels for every job Harold Finley Specializing in Spray Painting Centre St. Wingham NEXT TO DR. FOX • Smoker's Sundries . Magazines Haselgrove's SMOKE SHOP ST. HELENS Transformers are being installed 'on the Hydro line north of St. Helens ,this week. The February meeting of the Wom- en's Institute will be held in the Com- munity Hall on Thursday afternoon, February 7th, at 2.30. Roll •call: "An exchange of Valentines", Rev. M. G. Newton will be the guest speaker and will give an illustrated lecture and talk on School Lunches. Program com- mittee, Mrs. H. Gaunt, Mrs. A. Ait- chison. Hostesses, Mrs. F. G. Todd, Mrs. T. J. Todd. Jack Lillow and Mrs. Arnold Lillow at Tottenham. Word has just been received here that Mrs, W W. Mann, who is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Fred Hollenbeck, Stratford, has suffered a fractured hip. Miss Olive Scott is at present a pat- Pei His on RADIO /SERVICE Phone 171J. BLUEVALE Annual Meeting of Bluevale and Ebenezer The annual meeting of these congre- gatioris was held on Monday, January 28th., owing to the stormy weather there was not a full attendance of both congregations. After opening with a short devotion- al service, Rev. J. S. Bridgette presid- ed over the meeting. Mrs. Edward Johnston. secretary, read the minutes of the last annual meeting. Reports were given of the Cradle Roll, Mission Band, Y.P.U., Choir, Women's Assoc- iation, Women's Missionary Society, Board of Stewards, Trustee Board and Session. The charge suffered the loss of its pastor, Rev. J. W. Johnston, mid year and the churches work somewhat interrupted for a time until the work was provided for. The congregations have kept up their work and interest and are for- ward looking and progressive. The following were elected to fill office for the present year, To the Session—Ross Smith, Arthur Wheeler; Stewards—W. J. Johnston, Sparling Johnston Earl Hamilton, Mrs. E. Johnston; S. S. Superintendent, W .J. Johnston; Organist and Choir Leader, Mrs. W. 5. Johnston; W. M. S.,..Mrs, Alex McCracken; W. A., Mrs, Earl Hamilton; Fleming John- sten, All other officers were re-elected. Votes of appreciation were accorded Mr. Bridgette and the organist, Mrs. W. J. Johnston, Mr, Shaw made an earnest plea for the revival of the Bible Society. Refreshments were rserved and then followed a very pleasant rintiater when Mr, and .Mrs. Edward Johnston and Mt. Robert Shaw were presented with The Wallpaper Shop First Class Watch Repairs For The Present Watches Only George Williams JOHN ST. Next to Masonic Hall