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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-07-23, Page 7Wroxeter News and Gorrie Vidette HOWICK COUNCIL Gorrie, July 15th, 1936 met in the Township Hall, to adjournment, all mem­ present, The Reeve in the Council according bers were chair. Minutes were read and on motion of Weir and Toner were adopted. Moved by Toner and Lovell that the Collectors be given an extension of time until July 30th, to complete their return forms, Rolls to be re- ' turned on that date. Carried. Moved by Weir and Toner that By Law No. 5 for the year 1936, as read the third time be finally passed. •Carried. Moved by Lovell and Baker that the following bills be paid. Carried. Tena Hill, nursing Jean Graham $1.00; A. C. Hutchison, posting bills and part salary $10.20; Walter Ren­ wick, sheep killed by dogs, $6.00; Isaac Gamble, part salary as Clerk, $35.00; County Huron, Hospital ex­ penses for Kathleen Elesley $9.60; County Huron, Hospital expenses for Ed. Matthews, $21.85; Fred Hambly, Bal. salary etc., caretaker Twp. Hall, Wroxeter, $15.72; T. A. Roberts, sta­ tionery for Clerk’s Office and cards for Weed Inspector $16.50; Municipal World, Ontario Statutes 1936 $2.00; . Relief $24.50. Road Expenditures . Fred Maliood, cutting hill $62.10; Burton Hubbard, cutting hill $59.90; Burton Hubbard, dragging $1.75; Harvey Wright, spreading $15.00; E. G. Denny, spreading gravel $7.00; W. Elliott, drain tile, $25.95; Sayvyer- Massey, Blades and bolts $8.75; R. J. Sanderson, Wiye fence, levelling '$31.00; T. Grant, Brushing $2.45; Jno. Montgomery, operating grader $46.- 75; Henry Hartung, levelling road $2.00; Mrs. E. Johnston, levelling road-side $8.00; R. F. Edgar, Supt. salary $67.25; R. F. Edgar, freight on blades $1.50; Wm. Wilson, Making fill $2.10; Cecil Wilson, making fill, $1.20; Elmer Durrant, making fill, $2.25; Sawyer :Massey, Blade exten­ sion $16.20; R. H. Carson, gas, $102.- 94; Wm. Stewart, gravel and weeds, $14.80; John Ridley, gravel and weeds $7.40; Henry Bast, weeds $4.80; H. Eastman, weeds $4.80; Chas. Koch, gravelling $127.90; Roy Vogan, grav­ elling $382.25; Wat. Renwick, snow $1.00. Moved by Lovell and Baker that this Council do now adjourn, to meet in the United Church Hall, Ford- wich, on the third Wednesday in Au­ gust. Carried. of last regular meeting Isaac Gamble, Clerk. Thursday, July 23rd, 1936 ■ I, pictures show the five tiny sisters at play outside the hospital at Callander. (1) Nattily attired in new coats and long trousers the quints seem to have made the steps their playground. and Cecile, LEFT, seems to be turn­ ing her back on such a display of temperament. (4) The quints are re­ ceiving many visitors these days and here they are shown on the porch of Marie is crawling up the steps of the nursery while, LEFT to RIGHT, Cecile, Yvonne, Emelie and Annette look on in wonder at such a reac­ tionary method of getting about. (2) LEFT to RIGHT: | Yvonne, Marie, Annette, Cecile and | Emelie. I (Copyright, 1936, Star Newspaper Service) Marie sitting in her wheelbarrow gaz- i ing enviously, at Yvonne who seems to have secured a corner on the quints’ teddy bears. (3) Emelie throws her teddy bear down the steps SUMMERTIME IS PLAYTIME FOR THE QUINTS The antics of the Dionne quintup­ lets since they have started to play outdoors are surprising and amusing and just what they may do next is a matter of much conjecture. These GORRIE McKee of Courtnay, B.C., and Mrs. Stinson, of Stonewall, few days with Mrs. other friends in the Gregg, Erland and last weekjit Bruce Johnston and daugli- ■ Mr. ■sister, 'Man., have returned to their home after visiting a J. A. Day and •community. Mrs. Carroll ■George, spent Beach. Rev. Stanley ter of Lucan, who are spending their vacation at Bruce Beach, spent Wed­ nesday with the former's father, Mr. T. O. Johnston. The many friends of Mr. R. H. Stephen’s will be glad to learn he is able to be out again after being confined to a Toronto Hospital last week for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hyndman and sons Harold and Allan of Wingliam were Sunday guests of the founers parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hynd­ man. Miss Greta Hyndman who spent a few days last week with her grand­ parents returned home with them. Miss Emily Heinmdler spent a few days last week with her friend, Miss Catherine Butt at Bruce Beach. Institute To Meet July 29 Mrs. S. G. Kaine is in charage of the. “Health” meeting in the Gorrie Women’s Institute which is being held at the home of Mrs. John Hut­ chison’s on Wednesday, July 29. Roll Call will be responded to by “Some interesting article I have read regaid- ing health.” Picnic lunch will be serv­ ed by the members. Visitors always Welcome. Mis arid Mrs, T. Bradnock were the, For The Best Eye Service CONSULT F. F. HOMUTH Eyi&ight Specialist Phone 118. Harriston guests of Rev. and Mrs. Butt at Bruce Beach last week. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Clegg are spend­ ing a few days this week with their daughter, Mrs. Leslie Earl and Mr. Earal at Ethel. Miss Margaret Butt spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Stephens. Mr. T. J. Micholls spent the week­ end with his daughter, Mrs. Flock­ ridge in Guelph. Mrs. Hamilston is holidaying this week with friends at Bruce Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Grainger spent Sunday with friends in Guelph. Mrs. James Musgrove and Jack spent Sunday at Bayfield. Guests of Mr. Adam Sippell on Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. George Cooke, Erin; Mr, and Mrs. Smith of Rockwood and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cooke of Fordwich. Mr. A. Sippell received the sad news of the death of his cousin, Mr. Phillip Sippell of Tavistock, and at­ tended the funeral there on Tuesday. Mr. Sam Willis of London visited his sister, Mrs. Chas. King on Thurs­ day last. Born—On Thursday, July 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Earl,, a daughter. Mr. Jack King spent a couple of days in Toronto last week. Mr. Mervyn Stephens went to Tor­ onto on Monday to take a summer course. Miss Mary Maguire returned' from Stratford on Thursday where she had visited with her sister, Mrs. Demp­ sey for more than a week. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Edgar of Wembley, Alta., are spending some time with relatives in this vicinity. Miss Beryl Ashton of Seaforth and Mr. B. Avery, of Mitchell, spent the past week with Mrs. I. Ashton. Mr, Lome Laird of Toronto spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs, Knowlson Hucston, Mr, and Mrs. Dave Dane of Tor­ onto and Mr, and Mrs. R. J. Hueston spent last week at Amberley Beach, Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Strangway of Sarnia are spending their vacation at the home of the latter’s mother, Mrs, Ida Ashton, Mrs. J. L Montgomery ,daughter Dorenc and soft Bob of Edmonton, Alta., are visiting Mrs. J. Bingham and other relatives. Miss Woolass of Windsor is visit­ ing her friend, Miss Alexandria Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. McNair of Cranbrook were Sunday guests of iMr. and Mrs. Alex. Edgar, sr. Margaret and Katherine Butt of Harrow, who are holidaying with their parents at Bruce Beach, visited friends here on Wednesday last. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wade and daughter, Miss Beatrice, and Mrs, S. Brickef of Fordwich spent Wednes­ day last with Mr. and Mrs. W. Sitn- son. Miss Jean Grieve of Hamilton is visiting her friend, Miss Anne Doug­ las. Mr. and Mrs. James Graham of Toronto spent a week at the home of the former’s father, Mr. Robt. Graham and Mrs. Graham. Mr. and: Mrs. H. Cook were Sat­ urday guests of Dr. and Mrs. Mutton in Mitchell. Sympathy is extended to Dr. C. C. Ramage in the death of his father, who died at his home in Durham, Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Ramage attending the funeral on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Smith and child­ ren, Helen and Donlad of Seaforth, and Mr .and Mrs. Bert Voddcn, Marie and Ross of Ethel were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. of Berwick, Pa., and Mrs. Gordon Ringrose also of Berwick, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. F, C. Taylor and are also visit­ ing other relatives, Mrs. Howes, son and daughter, Bill and Miss Marie, Mrs. J. Baiers and Velma spent Sunay in Monkton, and Bobbie and Jack Merryfield who have been visiting here, returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. George King and soil, Harold, Mr. and Mrs. Charles King, Mrs. James Musgrove and son, Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Underwood and Blythe, Lucille and Kenneth spent Sunda^ at Bayfield. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastie and children, Mr. and Mrs. Wilf. King and Earle, were guests of Mrs. A, Earls, Cloyne Michael on W. L. McCutcheon accompanied by Mr. near Wroxeter, on Sunday. Other guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MacDonald, of Molesworth, Mr. Fred King, Stratford, Mrs. Fraser Mac­ Donald and baby, Ethel, of Winter­ bourne, and Marian King of Montreal. Jack Newton returned home fiom Toronto last week where he has been working for a while. Miss Marjorie Hockeridge, Guelph, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Russel Grainger. Mrs. Foster and Miss Margaret Foster are spending this week at Owen Sound with relatives. Mr. George Keil of Guelph, spent Supday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Keil, 4th con. Mr. Melvin Taylor, Mr. George Dane, Misses Elva, Mildred, Evelyn and Margaret Dane, spent Sunday at Goderich. Mr. Laurence Lovell, of Kirkland Lake, who is taking a short course at the O.A.C., Guelph, motored up and spent Sunday with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Lovell. The many friends of Mr. R. H. Carson will regret learning he suff­ ered a nervous collapse on Saturday bed will morning and is confined to his at his home here. We trust he soon be enjoying better health. Won Dance Prizes The Kasaloma was crowded Friday night for the prize dance, when music was supplied by McDermitt’s Orch­ estra of Mt. Forest, and who will be on hand for all the old-time dances. The modern dances will be supplied with music by Arthur’s Orchestra, of Wingham. The prizes were won by the following, with Messrs. Wallace Edgar, Wembly, Alta., Wm. McLau­ ghlin and Henry Sanderson, Listowcl as judges: Square dance, Doig's set consisting of John Doig, William Doig, and Miss Sangster, and Harris, John Doig, Thos. Sangster and H. Campbell. Step Dance, was won by Mr. Jack Doig and the old- time waltz by Mr. T, Sangster and his daughter, of Lakelet, with Mr. and Mtfs. Weber, of Lakelet, being awarded the prize for the fox trot. Mr. and Mrs. R, G. Newton are to be congratulated oft the success of these dances. Mr, Peter Mesdames McDermitt Messrs. E, n/T—ri SERVICES AT UNITED CHURCH Rev. G. W. Butt of Harrow, form­ er pastor of the United Church here, had charage of the morning service on Sunday, and preached a very ap­ propriate sermon. The evening serv­ ice was in charage of the Triple V Bible Class of Wingham, with Mr. Copeland in charge. Large congrega­ tions were present for both services. Next Sunday evening there will be a Ladies Trio from Harriston to as­ sist the choir. Rev. Fydell will con­ duct the service. DURHAM EDITOR DIED FRIDAY Charles Ramage, Father of Dr. Chas. C. Ramage, Was Buried Sunday. Charles Ramage, the veteran pub-* lisher and editor of The Durham Re­ view, died at his home in Durham on Friday after a lengthy illness. He was 87 years of age and was born near Haddington, Scotland, where he started to learn the printing trade at 14 years of age. When he was 18 his family moved to Canada and settled in Egreinont Township, near Durham where young Ramage farmed for a few years, and then went back to big old love, print­ ing. The first paper he worked on was the Priceville Courier, but that paper only lasted a few months, and a short time afterwards Ramage went to Collingwood and to school. He entered the teaching profession, and taught in Durham, but he always had a liking for the newspaper business and in 1894 he bought The Grey Re­ view, later The Durham Review, and had been its owner ever since. He was prominent in civic life, hav­ ing served thirty years on Public and High School Boards, thirty-three years as Secretary of Public School Board, fifteen years as Division Court Clerk, and a term as Secretary of the South Grey Temperance Association. In 1914 he unsuccessfully contested South Grey as Liberal candidate for the Provincial House. He had long been a manager and elder of Knox United Church, Dur­ ham. Surviving are his widow and a family of six: Peter, publisher of Durham Veview, and Miss Alice at home; Dr. Charles C., dentist, of Gor­ rie; Mrs. R. J. McKnight, of Wain­ fleet, Welland County; Arthur, pub­ lisher of the Thornbury Review-Her­ ald, and Harold, managing editor of the Petrolia Advertiser-Topic. The funeral service was held in Knox United Church on Sunday and was conducted by Rev. W. H. Smith. Interment took place in Durham Cemetery. WROXETER Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Leonard and daughter, of Winnipeg, were guests last week with Mrs. Thos. Gibson. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hetherington, of Toronto, are visiting the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Sellers. Mrs. Sellers, who has been recuperat­ ing from a recent operation at the former’s home, returned with them. , Miss Edwina Keoler, of Toronto, was a visitor last week with Dr. A. and Mrs. McLeod. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Martin, of Toronto, were recent visitors with Mrs. J. Douglas, and their daughter, Eleanor, remained here to spend her Vacation. Miss Kate Waller, of Toronto, is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Waller. Mr. Edward Gibson, of Delhi, spent (he week-end at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Rae and fam­ ily, of Waterloo, were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. D. Rae and the latter returned with them to Water­ loo, where she will spend a few days. Mrs. Bevington and daughter, El­ eanor, of Cleveland, are guests of Mrs. A. Munro. Miss Cassie Harris, of Toronto, is visiting with her sister, Miss Mary Harris. Miss Joyce Wray, of Toronto, was a recent visitor at the home of her mother, Mrs. John Wray. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith, of Strathroy, spent Sunday with friends here. Mrs. Grimshaw and Master Buddy Stewart, of Detroit, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sanderson. Miss Florence Dunning and Mr- Bernard Porter, of Toronto, were week-end visitors at the home of Mrs. F. Davey. Miss Marjorie Waller, of Toronto, spent the week-end with here. Mrs. F. O. Pardon, Gladys, of Detroit, spent last week with her parents, Mr. and. Mrs. F. Kitchen, who returned home with them for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. spent Sunday ter’s mother, Turnberry. • Mr. Ashton erines, is visiting with Mrs. John Morrison. 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