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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-02-28, Page 8p Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Feb. 28 - Mar. I - SPECIAL - Monday,'Tuesday, Wednesday, MARCH 4 5 - 6 IT THE PlaTUO,. Show starts evenings at 8 p.m. Home From Overseas Mr. Stephen Xing arid son Lorne were in London on Thursday last when the special train .arrived, and among the returning .servicemen was Cpl. Leonard Xing, who was returning from overseas after six and a quarter years' service. "Lennie", to his Gorrie friends, was sent overseas one week after enlisting in 1939, and saw ser- vice in France, being evacuated at Dunkirk, Since that time he has spent the 'greatest part 'of his time itt Lon-, don, England. His Scottish wife and children will follow "Lennie', His father and be/ether Spent the weekeettd in. Loudon with' his sister, and visited his mother at Byron Senitariute. where The is a patient. Lieut. John A. Neilson arrived back' tat Thursday after several years' ser- vice overseas. His mother, Mrs, Neil- son, and brother David, were on hand at London to greet Nitre Mr. and Mrs. llbtlItatt Wade moved into their new Witte (hiring the Week, We trust they will enjoy their new house, The Gorrie Curlers Were again in the money at the Beittiore BOnapiel Ott Wednesday last, rardwielt won first place and the Carrie team, skipped by Milford Nash, with Wilf. King, Ken, Rattle and Harry Hastie, dame 2nd, The Gotrie institute ate Wheel', iworirmimiumiwoomi•mihwwW•wwwwww 1111011111111. WATCH FOR The 36th eiximee TRADE A BIRTHDAY SALE COMMENCING NEXT WEEK, THURSDAY, MARCH 7th, AND CONTINUING FOR TEN DAYS. -4€ MANY VALUES YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS, E IVI EMBER— In Drugs — If It's REXALL Its Right ! 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RATION COUPONS VALID THUFSDAY, FEB. 29 SUGAR...Nos, 46 to 70, Si BUTTER—•NoS. 116 to 199, In, F2 MEAT-1-611os, 1 to 26 Batter CotiPorts 116 to 139 Otpite Feb, 28 THE WIN HAM ADVANCE-TIME4.$ Timrscia3r, February 28, 1040 night, Miss Fannie Belle Weir called an friends in Wroxeter, one day 14.4 week. MIS§ ,Doris WraY, who attends the Wrageter Continuation School spent the week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Gordon. Wray. 70irgieftgt944r Pim,* • 4 too,i0 /e4I /fferry. 90 -Round 01 ,4auf4s and Lore! GORRIE " Women's Association The monthly meeting of the Wom- en's Association was held at the borne of Mrs. Manfred Irwin, President in the chair, Meeting opened with hymn 5$8, "Wonderful Love". President asked Mrs. Wellington to react the 28rd Psalm, as it is such a familiar passage. Mrs. Cellington requested all the members to repeat it in unison with her. Minutes of last meeting were read and a shoit business meeting was held. Mrs. Howes invited the Association to the parsonage for the March meeting. Mrs. Heinmiller gave a 'reading on. Friendship followed by hymn 276, 'Blest be the tie that binds.' Mrs. Manfred gave a reading entitled, "Smile" followed by hymn 602. 'What a Friend eve have in Jesus", Mrs. A, E. Toner gaye a reading, "Making Friends" and the meeting closed with benediction. The afternoon was spent making a I .`• VIRGINIA MAYO VERA-ELLEN DONALD WOODS • S.Z.SAKALL ALLEN JENKINS,. EDWARD BROPHY • OTTO KRUGER STEVE COCHRAN • VIRGINIA GILMORE and THE GOLDWYN GIRLS Directed by BRUCE HUMBERSTONE •••• newt MARTI.% • SAVLVIIAR SHAVELSON Ind ettitiR RAM • Refind TbrQu¢h RKO RAWO PICTURES, in n IN IIIII Ni WHEN . THE MALE COMES IN N . , IN We are owe to Please Hint in Wearing Apparel • • QUALITY CLOTHING FOR DAD, JUNIOR, mal 111 •• and JUVENILE • , • Ns • kg- , ..- ,, ,,,, , ,,,, , 111 A, , MEN'S SUITS, in Tweeds and Worsteds $29.50 to U. .,. h, - .A....',K , $34.50, Corduroy and Tweed Trousers, in • , • n / •...4 browns, b1pes and gey rs; correct for all time • • •wear to go-wit t h e od d jacket. • • h• • JUNIOR SUITS, hard wearing Donegal Tweeds, • a a •e. two longs; just the thing for school, 30-36, • •$14.95 to $2495. , 1 Vi,cr "a • • • • • • gre,Araz' :,. . BOYS' LONG TWP;ED SLACKS, double seat, will • III For the Younger Man---Grey. and. Brown Donegal.a take the knocks—$3.15 and $3.95, • • • a , Y.A' ' • Suits, some double-breasted. 2 longs. 24 to 30, ri • •by $9.50 to $18.50, • • 41 • • •• For the Pre-Schooler—Tweed Coats with Caps to • • • a match, Sizes 4 - 5 - 6, at $10.50. • • • •ar Ar Ar • • ) ,./ la a King Dep a t. Store a a I • • a . a % , a niniiimiii•MOINIIIMmiti•WIIII••••••11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111••••*1 NW.. AIWINIMINWIMIIININWEINIWWWW • — Show starts evenings at 8 p.m., Saturday, 7.45• p.m. Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. quilt. Celebrated 45th Wedding Anniversary The home of Mr. and 'Mr's. Irving Toner was the scene of a very pleasant event on Wednesday evening, Feb. 20th., when the family of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Toner held a surprise party in their honour, on the occasion of their 46th wedding anniversary. in piecing quilt blocks, opening pray- The dining room was prettily decor- ated with pink and white streamers, with a large white bell over the dinner table_ The table decorations were also pink and white with a silver basket of.pink snapdragons and the cake, with' 45 candles. During the evening they were pre- sented with an electric heater and a lovely bouquet. The bride and groom of 45 years ago, although completely taken by surprise, expressed their sin- cere appreciation in a few well chosen words. St. Stephen's The regular meeting of St. Stephen's Women's Auxiliary was held at the residence -of Mrs, J. H. King on Thursday last with a good attendance, the president, Mrs. Holmes in charge. Following a couple of hours spent were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Underwpod. Mrs, Robert Cathers has returned home from her daughter's, grs. Alvin Moffat, and Mr, Moffat, at Wrexeter, where.she spent a few weeks. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Thomas Stokes ,(nee Loreen Thorn- ton) who, three weeks ago, was in a critical condition in a Toronto hospital, was able to return to her parents' home, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Thornton a week ago, and left for her own home at Glennanon on Sunday. ing a play "Ready-Made Family", pro- duced by Wroxeter, talent, in the town ball here on Friday night, Mar. 8th. This play comes highly recom- mended so plan now for an evening of good entertainment. Mrs. W. .3. Greer, Wingham, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes a few days last week. • Mr. and Mrs. Bert Vodden of Ethel were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cloyne Michel.. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Edwards and little daughter Sharon, of Teeswater. ere were led by the president and the scripture was read by Mrs. Armstrong. The roll call was answered by a verse from the Bible denoting "Humility". Arrangements for the Bazaar and St. Patrick's Supper on March 16th were talked over and decided to hold same in the Town Hall.. Mrs. F. C. Taylor gave a very in- teresting address on "Humility". God has always Wanted people to be humb- le.. "If my people which are called by my name shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will hear from Heaven, and forgive their sin and heal their land.'" 2 chrdiiieles. 7-14. Does this not apply now as it did in those times We must lend our- selves to God's will for us, and take up His yoke and follow Him; "He humbled Himself and became obe- dient unto death, even the death of the Cross. In 1st Peter 5: 5-6, ,"Yea all of you be subject ene to another and be clothed with humility; for God resisfeth the proud, and givetli grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the, Mightly Hand of God that He may exalt you in good -time". After the closing prayers by the president and Rev. Nobes, A very en- joyable half 'hour was spent while all partook of the bountiful lunch served by the hostess. Mothers and Daughters Night The C,G.I.T. held their mothers and daughters night in the schoolrooms of the United Church on Sunday night, when Miss Eleanore Carson opened the program with quiet music, this was followed by a worship service. Miss Carson giving the address of welcome with Miss June Brown reading the scripture lesson. MrS. E. W. Whit- field, guest speaker, spoke on the sub- ject taken from Micah 6:8, "What doth the Lord require of me " Miss Jean Sparling led in prayer. All members of the C,G.I.T. took part in a skit, "C.G.I.T. Carries On", Mrs, Arthur Stephens, a former leader assisted in this, which closed with the purpose and taps, A social time followed with the girls, their mo- •••••••••••••••••••••••n ••••••n •••n •••• • • • • Clearance of • •I au • • • Women's n • • • •• • DRESS•• • • • • • SHOES I • • • • n n WHITECHURCH • HERE'S A GRAND CLEARANCE OF WOMEN'S SHOES at prices that are easy on I I your budget. Group includes Calf and Suede' in • • shades of Black or Brown, with Cuban Heels. a • Sizes 41z to 9. Widths AA to C in the lot • • • • • Smoker's Sundries Magazines Haselgrove's SMOKE SHOP no bones were broken, he will spend some time on his back. Miss Olive Teriff spent a few days last week with relatives in Toronto. Reeve Cecil Wheeler of Morris, and Reeve J. D. Beecroft were in Goderich last Wednesday attending County Council Committee meetings. Mr. Donald Martin has been very ill during the past week with an attack of flu. Mr. John Purdon has been confined to his bed over the week-end, having given his back a twist, Mr. J. F. Mac- Lean was also laid up for a few days last week with. flu. Pte. Thos. Inglis reported in London last week. Mr. Wm. Robinson, who lived for 75 years hi E. Wawanosh, 'celebrated his eighty-eighth birthday on Wed- nesday last. He haS been in bed for' Preston, the past week with a sore foot, Pte, Jimmie Phillips arrived home . from overseas last week and has been visiting at the home of his utiele. Mr. George Phillips of W. Wawanosh. Mr. and Mrs. Athol Purdon and children of Wingham, are visiting at the home of his parents, Ur. and. Mrs. $2.49 - $2.98 n • • • n imousamommmfmosomms First Class arch Repairs For The Present Watches Only George Williams JOHN ST. Next to Masonic Hall hys Pollock a "SHOES FOR ALL THE FAMILY" • • 111111110111111111111111111111.11111111511111111111111111111110111.1101MMINIUM Mr, and Mrs, Jack Kerr and Jacque- line of,;Bluevale, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Laid- law. Mr. and Mrs. Relison Falconer of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Falconer. Corp. George Currie of Hamilton, spent last week at his home in East Wawanosh, and he and Mrs. Currie spent a few days last week at the home of ,Mr. and Mrs. George Tiffin. Their son, Bob, had his tonsils and adenoids removed on Tuesday in the Wingham Hospital. Mr. Stewart McBurney is in Toron- to this week attending the Good Roads Convention, Several of the E. Wa- wanosh council also attended the con- vention there. Mr. 'Robe Laidlaw of spent the week-end with his wife and family here. Mr. Jas. Wilson was taken to Wing- ham Hospital last Wednesday suffer- ing from a sore back. He was rolling a log in the mill, when his back was twisted and he collapsed. Although thers and friends. SALEM Mrs. W. H. Dane spent a few days last week with friends in Wroxeter, Mr. and Mrs. Tont Edgar front South of aortie, visited one day last week at the hotne of Mr, and Mrs. W. A. Cathers, The Annual Meeting was held in the church last Thursday, A number front around here 'attend. ed the play in Wroxeter last rriday • , k „ 11 * BAPTIST CHURCH Rev..1. 'punday 7.30 a.m.—"Figs . Come N. H. Norton, Pastor 1946 • First". of ThistlFs" pan,—"Themselves Mar. 3rd, and'Hear, 61111.11111•11111111.1.1111MINIIMMIli Just Received . HOOVER MOTORS 1A and V2 H.P....., GO Cycle V-Pulleys and BELTS , General Electric POULTRY Water Warmers $5.95 Maintains temperature or water at 50 degree F. in zero weather ---..... MARCONI Battery Radio 4 tubes, $27.95 (100 battery) SERVICE for all al mattes of Radios, Stoves, Vat ttUrn -Clean- ers, Irons, Toasters; hiliniohlowww Washers 0 (11 11 11 0 11 RADIO 1' SERVICE Telephone 171j Witigliam A, E. Pardon. r Mrs. Alex, Robertson returned home from Wingham Hospital on Tuesday last, I Although roads were heavy, quite a number gathered in the Institute Hall here last Wednesday evening for the concert and eepeption for six e"e- turned boys. Rev. G. M. Newton was chairman for the evening, and an en- joyed the varied program of readings, dances, dialogues and musieal num- bers. Rev. Mr, Newton showed twp reels of film, one, We are Liberated, showing the feelings of the French people, and another, Home' Coming, re the boys pf the U, S. The six men, Raymond and Joseph St, Marie, of E. Wawanosh, Bert and Joe King of Culrosse and Rose McGregor and Robert Ross of Kinloss, were then called to the platform, and Rev. A, H. Wilson presented each of them with a bill-fold as a remembrance from the Red Cross Society and the Women's institute of 'Whitechurch. Each re- plied thanking the folks for the gift and for other boxes and remembrances they received when overseas. Lunch was served and all enjoyed the social time. The regular monthly meeting of the W. K. S. of the Presbyterian Church was held on Thursday last at the home of Mrs. Murray, with the president, Mrs. Robert Mowbray in charge of the meeting. The scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Albert Mc- Quillan. with Mrs. Murray giving the meditation address, The topic on Missionary work in India was taken by Mrs. Ezra Welwood. Mrs. David Kennedy led in prayer for the mis• sionaries and their work,,, and Mrs, Mowbray gave theGlad Tidings pray- er. The meeting was closed by all repeating the Lord's prayer. Mr. and Mrs. Dan MacKay, of Guelph, Mr. Chas, MacKay of Dunn- ville and Miss Bertha MacKay of Tor- onto, spent the week-end with Miss Agnes MacKay here. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. of the United Church was held last Thursday at the home of Mrs, Walter James with a good at- tendance and with the President, Mrs. J.,G. Gillespie in charge of the meet- ing. Miss Mildred Moore gave a read- ing on The African Women, and Mrs. Mac Ross led in prayer. Miss Susan Carrick gave a piano solo, Rock of Ages and Mrs. Jack Gillespie had charge of the topic, the first three chapters of the Study Book, Currie of Uganda. This was ,very interesting to all, Mrs. Walter Lott led in prayer for the missionaries and their • work. The next meeting,, the Quarterly. Birthday meeting, will be held at the home of Mrs. Albert Coultes. Mrs. Gillespie closed the meeting with pray- er. Mrs. Kenneth Laidlaw and little daughter returned home froin Wing- barn Hospital on Sunday. "Mr, and Mrs. Cameron Simmons of London, spent the week-end with her paeents, ,Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Martin and„other relatives here. The many friends of the MacKay family in this district extend sympathy to them in their bereavement. The funeral of .the late Hector MacKay will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Two cars which have been left in the Church Shed het‘e, have been tam- pered with lately, with wiring cut, and sand and dirt put in the, gas tank. In- vestigations are being made. e The Farm Forum was held on Mon- day' evening at the home of Mr. J. Falconer. After listening to the broadcast the group had a splendid discussion on the subject of the even- ing, "Cause. and Punishment of Iti- venile Offenders" and 'Fire Preven- tion on Farms", MisS Barbara Irwin is home with the mumps. . F1t,-Lieut. Richard Irwin received his discharge from the Air Force,and he and his wife are now in 'reroute. Mr, Adam Robertson received word on Tuesday of the passing of his broth- er-in-law, Mr. Alex. Xing of Morris. Mrs. Gordon Elliott spent the week- end in Wingham at the home of her sister, Mrs. Robert Galbraith. Mrs, James Purdon who has been a patient in Wingham General Hospital for several months, is leaving this week to go to the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs: Calvin Robinson of Morris. West Wawanosh 'Council had their roads all plowed out last week, Thomas Gaunt, who suffered a heart attack three -weeks ago, is able to be out again. Miss Flora Coulter, teacher in Car- michael School, Kitchener, spent the week-end at the home of her parents, .Mr. and Mrs, W. f. Coulter.