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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-03-12, Page 7GORRIE i BELMORE 3 Phillip Harding vis- with Mr. and Mrs. Baker, of Orange Thursday, March 12th, 1936 RHINELAND MILITARIZED BY HITLER Mr. Zimmerman of Milverton spent , .a few days last week with his dau­ ghter, Mrs, Cloyne Nickel. Mrs, Victor Shera left last Wed­ nesday for Guelph where she is visit­ ing her mother and sister, Mrs, Ellis and Miss Helen. . Born—on Monday, March 2nd, to Mr. and, Mrs. Norman Townsend, a ■ daughter. Miss Alma Galbraith, of near Orange Hill, spent the week-end with her friend, Miss Fylell. Mr. Thomas Bradnock spent Thurs­ day last with his friend, Mr. S. Mc­ Kee near Harriston, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Grainger at­ tended the funeral of the late Mrs. Spence in Listowel on Thursday last, Mrs. George S.-King visited friends in Guelph this week. The Ladies of the Anglican Church are preparing their St. Patrick cele­ bration for Saturday afternoon of this week in the. Orange Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Black spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Roy Gedcke, of Fordwich. Mr,?. Addison Fitzpatrick, of Souris, Man., spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Simson. Mr. and Mrs. ited on Sunday Walter Simson. Miss Mildred Hill, spent the week-end with her friend, Mis’s Margaret Foster. Mrs. Wm. Wright, of Lakelet, vis­ ited on Saturday with her mother, Mrs. Bell. R. J. HUESTON’S BROTHER PASSES Word was received on Tuesday of last week by Mr. R. J. Hueston, of .the death of his brother, William who died in Melford, Sask., in his 87th .year. Mr. Wm. Hueston was born and raised in Howick Township, having gone West about fifty-six years ago. We extend sympathy to Mr. R. J. Hueston in the loss of his brother. oms of dress, fo.od, home, family life, and character. What a pity all whites are not Christian or worthy of emul­ ation. The President, Mrs. Ashton took charge of the business period. Mrs. Carson read the minutes; Mrs. Wylie the treasurer’s report. Mrs. Whitfield dealt with Christian Stewardship; Mrs. Whitley v\;as the herald report­ ing for China. Roll Call was “My Duty to the Society as such and such an officer.” This proved interesting and should be helpful, to all. The meeting closed with prayer by the president. The Missionary for special prayers this month, is Miss Caroline Well wood of China. night when Blyth and Gorrie teams played. The A.Y.P.A. held its meeting on Tuesday evening of this week at the home of Miss Lily Waller. The March meeting of the W.M.S. is being hekl on Thursday afternoon of this week at the home of Mrs. B. Martin. The Girls’ Mission Circle is holding its monthly meeting on Wednesday of this week at the home of Miss Margaret Davey. The members of the Anglican Lad­ ies’ Guild, are meeting on Wednesday afternoon this week at the home of Mrs. J. Douglas, for their monthlj quilting. NEWS of the DISTRICT 1 **< /•*■■ n/'- < AUXILIARY PLANS ST. PATRICK SUPPER WROXETER of Million gallon storage tanks at To­ ronto, Hamilton, Goderich and King­ ston. Motor truck service units will be established within a radius of 125 miles while Northern Ontario will re­ ceive shipments by rail. Spinal Meningitis Claim Ripley Maa The first case of spinal meningitis in Fergus in many years, claimed the life of Cecil Patterson, 34, of Fergus, in Groves Memorial Hospital follow- "ing an illness of two days. Mr. Pat­ terson was a native of Ripley, and. came to Fergus a little over a year ago where he was employed in the factory office of Beatty Bros. While in Fergus he took an active part in. sports, especially badminton and ten­ nis. He was the first president of the Young Men’s Bible Class, and a mem­ ber of Ripley Lodge A.F. and A.M* He was a graduate of the University of Toronto in applied science class of 1928.- Besides his parents, Mr. and. Mrs. Alex. Patterson, of Ripley, he is survived by three brothers and two sisters. The funeral took place in. Ripley. The regular meeting of the Wom­ en’s Auxiliary of St. Stephens Angli­ can Church, met last Thursday after­ noon of the Rectory where the ladies quilted a quilt during the afternoon. Some of the ladies also made arrange­ ments for the St. Patrick Hot Supper and sale of useful articles and home­ made baking, which the ladies are holding in the Orange Hall on Sat­ urday, 14th. , The President then took charge of the meeting and the secretary gave the Roll Call to which each respond­ ed by! telling one thing which they •were thankful for, and repeating a -verse on “Thanks” from the Bible. The Scripture Lesson, Psalm 129, was read by Mrs. O’Neil, after which Prayers were conducted by Rev. O’­ Neil and member’s prayer in unison. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. O’Neil while a social half-hour was enjoyed by all. W. M. SOCIETY HAD SPLENDID MEETING Mrs. Alex. Edgar, Sr. presided over the March meeting of the W. M. S. which was held at the home of Mrs. Cook. There were twelve members present. Mrs. Edgar read the devot­ ional leaflet “The' Spirit of Jesus set­ tling disputes,” Mrs. Wm. Whitfield led in prayer, ‘followed by the Scrip­ ture lesson which was taken by Mrs. R. Carson. The second part of “The Way of the Kingdom” was well pre­ sented by Mrs. R. Ashton, the theme being “God reigns and He shall rule.” - The penetration of Africa was the chapter of the Study Book taken by Mrs. 'Wellesley Strong. She brought out some vital points showing that while much of the work there was prompted by selfish interests, thetc SfiVCTcil WllO XVCHt tO help Africa such as LeipoM of Bcigiuu, and Livingston. Britian now is ies- ponsibie for nine tenths of the we - fare by either direct or indirect gov­ ernment. Both forms have their place but the latter is preferred, where pos­ sible. There arc Still' nineteen areas in the world where slavery flourish­ es; two of these the Sahara Desert, and Abyssinia, are in the dark cont­ inent. The native africafls are voty quick to copy the white man s cust- ELMER D. BELL, B.A. BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, Etc. BRUSSELS, * - ONTARIO (Thursday and Saturday afternoons at Gorrie) » Mrs. J. ,H. Wade, guest last week of Fordwich, Mr. and Mrs. was WROXETER BUSINESS MEN’S CARNIVAL What An Egg! Here is a story of an egg and something that is not taught in school. Six eggs, the size of the one which was brought to Mitchell Thurs­ day by, Frank Hutchinson, .Staffa, in Hibbert Township, would be more than the equivalent of one dozen Grade A eggs. The egg weighs 4% ounces and when you consider that 12 grade A eggs weigh but 24 ounces it is certainly “some” egg. Feared yet expected by European powers the re-militarization of the Rhineland by Hitler’s Nazis is a fact now. Overshadowing the war in Eth­ iopia, the move is in violation of clauses of both the Versailles and Lo­ carno treaties. The official announce­ ment was made to an extraordinary ers, session of the Reichstag by Hitler. (1) German troops with their stiff goosestep on the march as in the days before the great war. (2) Adolf Hit­ ler as he reviewed thousands of his Nazi followers during one of the many mass gatherings of his follow- O-ur grand old man in the person of Mr. Peter Hakney, celebrated his 80th birthday, Thursday, March '5 th. Although confined to his bed, many called at the home to offer their con­ gratulations. Mr. Hakney has enjoyed, splendid health until last fall when he began to weaken. Miss Jean Herd and John Abram, have the honor of taking in the couple race at Wingham Carnival. Jean also secured two seconds. The hockey boys defeated Clifford, in their town on Thursday evening. Miss Feme Jeffrays had a quilting bee, Thursday afternoon. Ladies of the Missionary Society and C. G. I. T. met at Mrs. New­ man’s on Tuesday afternoon quilted two quilts. A poor little tramp of a doggie day Low spirited, weary and sad. Wandered away from his Master home, And regretted so much that he had. and one and a D. S. MacNaughton. The Fourth Line quilting at the home mond Elliott on Thursday last. Mrs. D. D. Sanderson is spending a few weeks with her daughter, Mr.-, H. H. Mercer, at Markdale. Miss Helen Ball, Toronto, is visit­ ing her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Tom Ball. Miss Ross, Gorrie, was a guest last week of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Allen. Mr. and. Mrs. J. N. Allen visited Brussels friends on "Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Wright, Wingham, is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Wright. Mrs. Wallow, Palmerston, is visit­ ing her daughter, Mrs. J. Hembley and Mr. Hembley. Mrs. Neilson and son, of are visitors at the home of Mrs. Robert Gibson. Mr. Geo. Paulin Jr., is a visitor this week. Mrs. Bert Martin spent the week­ end in Wingham. Mr. Percy Rogers, Detroit, spent the week-end. at the* home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Paulin. Miss Marjorie Paulin and Mrs. W. Paulin Circle held a of Mrs. Ray- Detroit, Mr. and London are holidaying in Detroit. Young People’s Union weekly meeting of the Y. was held in the schoolroom of P.The Union the church on Monday evening last. The president, Mr. Stuart Higgins, presided, and the meeting was open­ ed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. The Scripture lesson taken from John 5, was read by Alberta Ferguson, who also lead in prayer. The topic “Meet­ ing of Prayer” was ably dealt with by Miss Marion Hooper. Meeting closed with a hymn aftd the Mizpah benediction. The annual Carnival put on by the business men on Thursday evening was quite a success. Although there were not as many in costume as in former years, there was a larger num­ ber of spectators. The list of prizes and their winners are as follows: Costume Events Best Comic Costume: Lady or-gent, 1st, Ham, value $1.25, G. A. Wear­ ring; 2nd, 50c, R. J. Rann. Won by A. Moffat, Vera Wright. Boy or girl under 14 years, 1st, $1.00, W. A. Saw- tell; 2nd, 50c, Herb. Patterson. Alma Durst, Margaret Moffit. Best costume representing Mother Goose Character, boy or girl undei 14 years: 1st, $1.00, J. L. McEwen; 2nd, 50c, Herb. Patterson. Pauline White, Mai Durst. Best National Costume: Ladies, 1st Bronze crumb tray and brush, value $1.25, D. Robinson; 2nd 50c. Mrs. W. Paulin, Evelyn Hooper. Best Fancy Dress: Ladies, 1st, 1 pair silver bud vases, value $2.00, G. A. Devercll; 2nd, 6 cups and saucers, C. T .White. Lily Waller, Marjorie Paulin. Oldest Married Couple on skates and in Costume: Sandwich set, value $1.00, A. Moffatt. Mr. and Mrs. A. Moffat. Best Performing Clown: 1 gal. oil, value $1.00, C. N. White. Alex. Case- more. Best Lady Skater: 1 lb. Gold Medal Coffee, Best Coffee, ram. Former Tar Collector’s Case Again Laid Over The trial of J. Howard Robertson, former Goderich Tax Collector, who is charged with conversion, has been adjourned for the fourth time. The trial was to have opened Tuesday but word was received that Colonel W. H. Price, K.C., of Toronto, defense counsel, had appealed to the Attor­ ney-General’s Department for an ex­ tension, stating he is to reply to Pre­ mier Hepburn’s Budget speech this week. An adjournment was granted. Celebrates 80th Birthday Few men of the age of eighty can boast of the physical and mental al­ ertness of our esteemed townsman, Dr. W. H. Huck, who recently cele­ brated his 80th birthday. Dr. Huck lias the appearance and gait of a man of sixty, and is still able to look af­ ter his large veterinary practice. His many friends hope he will be spared to see many more years.—Mildmay Gazette. from The three men, Whitby; Abraham Ton- and Bernard Austin, W. L. VanVelsor. Jean Herd. Gent Skater: 1 lb. Gold Medal W. L. VanVelsor. Jack Ab- almost certainly have been crushed to death. As it was he escaped with on­ ly slight injuries.—Arthur Enterprise- News. First Horse Show in Twenty Years A horse show, the first to be held in the past twenty years, will be held in Stratford, on Wednesday, Arpil 8, when classes for all types and breeds of horses will be included, it has been announced by the newly formed .Horse Breeders’ Association. The committee in charge of the prize list is President Foster, M. Dempsey, Ag­ ricultural Representative C. D. Gra­ ham, James Norris, M. Thompson, J. McCracken, William Waldie, and Wil­ liam Anderson. The list will be mail­ ed throughout Western Ontario. Campaign Against Warble Fly Carrick key men have completed their canvass of the township, in con­ nection witn the 1936 warble fly cam­ paign. Most of the farmers have suf­ ficient powder left from last year for the treatment of their cattle for this Spring, so the costs to the county should be small compared with that of 1935.—Mildmay Gazette. Realizing the danger of his0 chum, Billy Wyatt didn’t soothe his con­ science with the thought that “The Good Die Young,” but pulled the Jonathan and David act, or the Da­ mon and. Pythias performance, by go­ ing to the rescue' at great personal risk. Lying on his stomach, Bill rea­ ched out in human chain fashion and seizing his companion he drew him to safety just as the ice cracked up. —Wa lke r t o n Herald-Times. Ancient Horse Dead A horse, nearly 41 years old, be­ longing to Sandy Stonehouse of Priceville, passed to wherever horses go when they die one day last week. This: is one of the horses that took part in the Old Home Week parade in Durham last year, and was, we be­ lieve, the oldest horse in this part of the country.—Durham Chronicle. His pitiful cries were heard ‘round the town, As he received some hard kicks, from a shoe. When he was fastened so tight and secure, What was the poor mongrel to do. SALEM Women’s institute Mrs. Robert Stocks was hostess for the February meeting of W? L when a large number of members attended.. The Roll Call, A Book I have recent­ ly enjoyed, brought a splendid list of suggestions for good reading. Mrs. Joseph Lovell had charge of the top­ ic, “Our New Governor-General, Lord Tweedsmtiir”. Refreshments were ser­ ved by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Vern Denny a»d—Miss Ellen Mac- Ewen. Miss Hary Hc’we returned home on Wednesday of kst week aftef* spend­ ing the pa,st two months with Tor­ onto friehds. A number from here attended the hockey match in Wingham on Friday Race Events Girls' Race, under 14 years: 1st, 75c, Gibson’s Dairy; 2nd, 25c, Gibson’s Dairy. Margaret Moffat, Frances Wy­ lie. Boys’ Race, under 14 years: 1st, 75c, J. H. Wylie; 2nd, 25c, J. H. Wy­ lie. Redge Boys’ and unde R. Stocks. Moffat. Ladies* Race: 1 Pt*. Silk Crepe Hose value $1.00, A. Munro, Marjorie Paul­ in. Gents' Race; 1 gal. oil, value $1.00, H. Durst, Jack Abram. Couple Race, lady and. gent: ,1 gal." apple butter, Robt. Gibson, Jean Herd and Jack Abram. Novelty Event A Sl-picce dinner set was given to the person guessing the nearest num­ ber of beans in a jar shown at G. A. DevercIVs. Guessing blanks were pre­ sented upon payment of admission at the carnival. Won by Mrs. Wes, Paul­ in. Transients Plead Guilty to Thefts With the arrest of three transients at Exeter, police believe they have cleared up a series of thefts Sarnia to Bayfield. John Craig, kins, Forest, Kenora, were remanded by Magistrate J. A. Makins, at Goderich, on plead­ ing guilty to breaking and entering and theft at a Bayfield cottage. Their effects revealed to searching police a quantity of socks, fountain-pens, pen­ cils, field-glasses, towels, razors, com­ pacts, boots and flashlights, all of which, police allege, the trio admitted stealing from cottages, homes, schools aiid business places. A Painful Mishap Mr* Kobt. Long, a well-known Brant farmer, was the victim of a painful and peculiar mishap the oth­ er day at his home west of town. While splitting some wood, and using an iron wedge and a heavy mallet, the head flew off the mallet during a particularly powerful blow, and hit Bob in the face, knocking out three teeth and splitting his upper lip. — W a I k c r t o n H e r a 1 d - T i m c s. Saturated with Gas “Dutch” Kestle, manager of the Supertest disbrit-ution station at Ex­ eter, and. formerly of Seaforth, escap­ ed possible death when in the act of getting a load ready the truck he was driving came in too close contact with one of the exit pipes, knocking it off at the elbow. Immediately the gas be­ gan to gush out. As quickly as pos­ sible, Mr. Kestle proceeded .to plug the pipe, but before this could be ac­ complished some 3,000 gallons escap­ ed, saturating his clothing. Help soon arrived when he ivas removed home, and put to bed, where he remained, a few days.—Seaforth Expositor. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ireland, from near Teeswatcr, spent one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Palm­ er and other friends. Miss Lenora Higgins, of Brussels* spent the week-end with her parents,, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Higgins. Miss Mildred Dane spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dane. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Weir enter­ tained a large number of their neigh­ bors and friends last Friday night. All present report a pleasant time. The W. A. will hold a St. Patrick’s Social in the church on March 17th. Tea served from 7 to 8. An Irish programme will be given. Come and, enjoy yourselves. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cathers spent last Sunday with the former’s parents* Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Cathers of the B. Line, Howick. 1st, Robinson, Jack Durst. Girls’ Race, 8 years and 75c, R. Stocks; 2nd, 25c, Frances Wylie, Margaret t » Measles at Palmerston With forty pupils absent from school owing to an epidemic of meas­ les in town, the school attendance was reported to be considerably low. Not Only arc children afflicted, with the disease but grown-ups as well are also confined to their homes since the measles, which Are of a mild type, broke out recently,—Palmerston Ob­ server, Church Shed Roof Caves In During the storm of Thursday last, a large section of the roof on the Presbyterian Church sheds collapsed, leaving' a hole about 20 feet by 10 feet. Already loaded with a heavy blanket of packed snow, the roof was unable to stand the pressure of the extra weight placed on it when the high wind on Thursday was accom­ panied by a wet sticking flurry. As luck would have it, no horses or ve­ hicles were in the sheds at the time, but the expense will be considerable to repair the roof.-—1Teeswatcr News. Kincardine Presbyterians Still Without Minister With Rev. John Riddell to whom the congregation had planned extend­ ing a call deciding to remain in his present charge, First. Presbyterian Church, St. Marys, Knox Church, Kincardine, still remains without a pastor. Two alternatives now face the congregation. It may, if it so wishes, extend a call to one of the candidates already heard, or it may hear anoth­ er lot of candidates. The banker was questioning the ne­ gro applicant for a chauffeur’s job. “Are you married?” the banker ask­ ed. “Nawsah, boss,” replied the appli­ cant, "nawsah; Ah makes mah own. livin’.’’ Har Narrow Escape Mr. Frank Lindsay had a narrow escape from death or very serious in­ jury recently. He was attending to his duties at the Gordon garage when in some way he was caught between .the large snow plough and an oil tank. Had the plough been backed only an inch or $o farther he would Saved His Chum When Francis Anstctt, aged about 16, in quest of the puck during a hoc­ key bout, skated on thin ice near the West End bridge to recover the rub­ ber, he went through and was hang­ ing precariously onto the ledge with twelve feet of water surging below him and to all intents and purposes seeming for the time being about the worst life insurance risk possible. Hand1 Injured David McMillan, Dungannon tin­ smith, met with an accident while us­ ing a pair of ships in cutting a piece of tin, at his shop. The snips and material slipped and wounds to one of his required ten stitches to For The Best Eye Service CONSULT F. F. HOMUTH Eyesight Specialist Phone 118. Harriston he received hands which close. Goderich May be Gas Terminal It is unofficially announced the Universal Petroleum company, a self-contained Canadian corporation, has chosen Goderich as a prospective site in establishing marine terminals. Tentative plans call for the building that MONUMENTS at first cost Having our factory equipped with the most modern machinery for the exe­ cution of high-class work, we ask you to See the largest display of monu­ ments of any retail factory in Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines. We import all OUr granites front the Old Country quarries direct, in the rough. You can save all local deal­ ers’, agents* and middleman profits by seeing us. E. J. Skelton & Son at West End Bridge—-WALKERTOlSf