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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-04-01, Page 7» i Thursday, April l*st, 1937 W roxeter « GORRIE Mr. and* Mrs. a ictMiMrits H. King and of Toronto, Thirteen persons were killed when iously five miles from Allegheny air- Newark to Chicago. The pictures bers of the crew and ten passengers after it crashed to earth. Transcontinental and Western air port, Pittsburg, Pa., just before -its I show: (1) Stewardess Dorothy Ham- who perished aboard the airliner. (2) passenger transport crashed niyster- scheduled landing on a flight from' nions, who was one of the three mem- The wreckage of the airliner shortly THIRTEEN PERISH IN AIR TRANSPORT CRASH NEAR PITTSBURG Miss Jessie Walker and friend, Mrs. Grace Miller, of Toronto, spent Good Friday and the week-end at the home of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Walker, Miss Helmer, of Windsor, spent Good Friday and the week-end at the Rectory with Rev. and Mrs. O’Neil. Mr. Muir Anderson, of Guelph, spent a few days during the past week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Edgar. George Keil, of Guelph, is holiday­ ing with his parents, August Keil. Mr. and Mrs. John daughter, Miss Jean, spent Good Friday and the week-end -wiht the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. King and other relatives. Mr. James McGrath, of Toronto, spent, the week-end with his brother, Mr. Joel McGrath. Miss Olive Lawrence, of Toronto, spent a few days during this past week at the home of her parents, Mr. .and Mrs. Chas. Lawrence. Mr. Seymour Gray of Guelph spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell Strong. Miss Jean Fydell, of Brampton, is spending her Easter vacation with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Fydell. Their Son, James, of O’Brien, is also spend­ ing the holidays under the parental roof. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Taylor were guests of friends at Brussels on Eas­ ter Sunday. Mrs. McKenzie, of Mitchell, has spent the past week with her daugh­ ter, Mrs. Ramage and Dr. Ramage. Mr. Wilford King shipped a car­ load of cattle to Buffalo this week. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Wright, Elora, spent a couple of days last week with relatives here. Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Ramage and son, Jim, also Mrs. McKenzie were Sunday guests of friends in Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jefferson and ■children, Helen Gwen and George, of Owen Sound, spent a few week at the home of Mr. George Foster. Mrs. .Heinmiller spent week with her daughter and other’ •friends at Chesley. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hyndman and children, of Wingham, spent Satur­ day last with the former’s parents, here. Mrs. Wm. Adams Sr., is in the Lis- towel Hospital, having had an oper­ ation on her eye, and is doing as well as can be expected. Easter Sunday saw a good attend­ ance at all three chui'chcs in the vil­ lage, and special Easter music by the choirs, Easter hymns and uplifting call was answered with a verse con taining the word “Risen". The offer tory response, which was the first verse of hymn 874, was sung in un­ ison. The Heralds then responded,, with Alma Durst speaking for Korea, and Yyonne White for Japan. To the delight of all present Miss Winnifred Rae then gave a short address, bas­ ing her remarks on the command of Christ to His disciples in the Scrip­ ture lesson, to “Go and Tell”, She also; told of the way the little Men- nonite children in her class at school share their good things with others. The Study Book was then taken up, continuing the story of little KatuJa and the visit of the missionaries to the village of the Little Elephant. The meeting closed with a hymn and unison. The children stayed for a the Mizpah benediction repeated in short practice of “God’s Children Live in Many Lands” which they hope to sing at their next meeting. days this and Mrs. the past Easter sermons were enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. W. Gamble of Wal- demar, and Rev. Stanley and Mrs. Johnston, of Lucan, spent a couple of days this week in Gorrie. Mr. and Mrs. Carl NewtQn and son Ronald, of Toronto, spent the week­ end with relatives here, and Mrs. Pyke and daughter, Miss Audrene, re­ turned to the city with them to spend a week. Miss Marie l-Iowes, of Detroit, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Howes at the hotel. Miss Alma Hastie of Kitchener, is holidaying with her father, Mr. Jas. Hastie. Miss Pearl Harding of Toronto spent the week-end with hei’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Harding. Mrs.’ Leppington, of Harriston, vis­ ited her daughter, Mrs. A. Stephens, the first of this week. Miss Evelyn Stephens spent week' in Toronto with friends. AMATEUR CONTEST THURSDAY, APRIL 15th Under the auspices of the Gorrie United Church Choir, will be held in the Township Hall, Gorrie, on the ev­ ening of Thursday, April 15th, at 8 o’clock. $20.00 in prizes will be off­ ered; first prize $10.00, second $5.00 and Five One Dollar prizes. Send entries to Miss Dorothy Edwards, Gorrie, Ont, Admission to concert, Adults 25c, Children under 12, 15c. SURPRISED ON WED­ DING ANNIVERSARY the 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 imporl all our granites from 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 •t West End Bridge—WALKERTON Belmore Won Championship A hockey game of great interest was played in the Palmerston Arena on Tuesday night,last week when Fordwich and Belmore hooked up in the final game of two out of three series. As there is considerable riv­ alry between these teams it was a very exciting game and the fans were enthused, but Belmore showed their superiority in a very decisive man­ ner, the score being 4-1 in their favor leaving no doubt as to their ability, and leaving them holding the cup for the second successive season. Referees Howson and Gibson hand­ led the game in a very efficient man­ ner. The “Ashton Clan” joined together on Thursday evening and completely took Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Ashton by surprise, with a presentation and ad­ dress, it being the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary. They were presented with a beautiful silver vege­ table dish from the Clan, also many beautiful gifts from relatives and friends have since been received which shows the high esteem in which these folk are held. The following address was read by Leland Ashton and Harry Johnston made the presentation. “Dear Relatives and Friends: We are gathered here to-night as guests of Uncle Laughy and Aunt Sadie, the 25th anniversary of whose wedding day we are delighted to cele­ brate. Congratulations and ther congratulations on the we are all assembled here the occasion with you. Twenty-five years is a long time and for that length of time our dear friends have been united by the most sacred ties, by which we mortals can be bound. All those years, they have stood as an example of domestic fel­ icity, and fpr us .all. prosperity And now, ship, we wish you to accept this gift as a remembrance of the, “Ashton Clan.” The evening was spent in music and an enjoyable time was had STRIKERS EVACUATE CHRYSLER PLANTS Led by a flag-bearer and a baud, 6,000 sit-down strikers left the plant at Chrysler Corp, on Mareh 25tli, af* terl8 days of siege. &ere is a view of the procession at one of the plants affected by the strike which ended in signing of truce by all factions at meeting in Lansing. still fur­ fact that to enjoy Christian virtues, patterns May health, happiness and attend you in’the future, as a token of our friend­ WROXETER by Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Sanderson and daughter, Catherine, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Sanderson. Mrs. W. L.’North and daughter, Beverley Anne, of London, visited last week with the former parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Stocks. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Durst spent Easter with friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Lcslie^Hetheringtcn of Toronto are spending the Easter vacation at the home of the lattei’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Sellers. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Rogers, of De­ troit, arc visiting with Mrs. George Paulin and family. Masters Thomas and David Sand­ erson, of Detroit, are visiting at the home of their grandparents, ML and Mrs. D. D. Sanderson. Mr. George Brown, of Ontario Vet­ erinary College, Guelph, is spending the vacation with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Brown, Miss Marjorie Waller, of Toronto, was a week-end visitor with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Waller. Miss Margaret Strachan, Toronto, spent the Easter week-pnd with her mother, Mrs. Strachan, and her grand­ mother, Mrs. .Robertson. Mr. Andrew Shearer, of Saulte Ste. Marie, is spending the vacation with brother and sister, Mr. Tom and Miss Beatrice Shearer. Miss Elva Hupfer, of Sudbury, is home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hupfer, for the Easter vaca­ tion. Miss Rona VanVelsor, of Weston, is spending the vacation with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. VanVelsor. Mr. John Henneberg who has spent the past few months in London, was an Easter visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence White. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brandon, daughter Norma, Stocks, all lite Easter Mrs. Robt. Mr. and daughter, Jean, of Toronto, were re­ cent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wearring. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Allen and son, George, of London, spent Easter with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Allen. Miss Winnifred Rae, of Blooming­ dale, is. spending the Easter vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Rae. Miss Verda Newton, of Hamilton, was an Easter visitor with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. George Newton. Miss Katie Waller,, of Toronto, Spent Easter with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Waller. Mrs. C. O. Stuart, of Toronto, is at present visiting with Mr. and Mrs. A. J‘. Sanderson. Mrs. suffering many friends wish covery. Mrs. A. McLeod ed their household and Miss Elva of London, are spending vacation with Mr. and Stocks. Mrs. Archie Wells and Ai J. Sanderson is at present from an attack of flu. Her her a speedy re­ i I and family nwv- , effects last week 1 to rooms in the home of Miss M. Harris, where they will take up res­ idence. • Miss Margaret Durst, of Clin Lon, spent Easter at her home here. Mrs. M. Sellers accompanied Mr. and Mrs. L. Hetherington to Tor­ onto on Monday where she will visit for a few days. Miss Gertrude Sangster, of Detroit, is at present spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Sangster. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart of Molesworth, and Mr. and Mrs. A. McDonald, of Grey Twp., were also visitors at the same home on Sunday. The saw mill started operations m/ Tuesday. Mr. Gibson has a large stock of logs this season. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence White mot­ ored to London on Friday. Mr, Hen- neberg, the latter’s father, who has been staying with his daughter, Mrs, Rann, for the past few months, re­ turned with them, also Mrs. Rann and her sons, Jack and Barrie, to spend the holidays. Dr, and Mrs. Spence of Toronto spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann, Mrs. L J. Gamble, Fordwich, also Miss Evelyn Gamble, Stella, spent a few days this week with Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton. Mrs. N. T. McLaughlin and Meta were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hutchison, Fordwich. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Cardiff were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. Mac- Ewen one day last week. Miss Irene Wright is spending tile vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Wright. Mrs. T. G. Hemphill and Mrs. J. J. Allen were. Toronto visitors one day last week. Mrs. Jackson, Toronto, spent the week-end with Mrs. Wm. McKcrcher. Miss Alma Saunders is visiting with friends in Toronto. The Fourth Line Circle held a quilt­ ing on Wednesday last week at the home of Mrs. J. McTavish. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Mercer and sons, of Markdale, spent the week­ end with the latter’s parents, Mr. and ,Mrs. D. D. Sanderson. Miss Marian Hupher is spending the holiday with her parents at Clif­ ford. Miss Irene Robinson, Goderich, is holidaying at the home of her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Robinson. Mrs. A. MacLeod and daughter, Margaret, are visiting in Toronto. Born—In Wroxeter, March 25th, 1937,»to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith, a daughter. Born—In Wroxeter, March 25th, 1937, to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hooper (nee Daisy Nicholson), a daughter. Young People’s Union There was a good attendance at Y. P, U. on Monday night. The pres­ ident, Miss Jean Sangster, presided and ’ opened the meeting by singing “Approach my soul the Mercy Seat”. Maxine White led in prayer and the Lord's Prayer in unison followed. The Scripture lesson was read by Vera Wright who chose 1 Cor. 26:41. Doris Musgrove had charge of the topic “Theme of meeting in service. A solo "The Saviour of Galilee” by Miss Vera Wright accompanied by Minerva Higgins was enjoyed. The hymn "Work for the night is coming" and the Mizpah benediction closed an interesting meeting. Easter Services Brilliant sun rays falling through the tall windows with the lovely Spring flowers in the chancel, made a fine setting for Easter Services held in United Church Sunday morning. The Choir under the leadership of Mrs. T, G. Hemphill sang two an­ thems, and A. M. Grant preached an inspiring East Message at both the morning and evening services. Women’s Institute Mrs. J. Adams opened her home for the March meeting of the W. I. on Thursday afternoon last. The Vice President, Mrs, Wm. MacLean, presided and opened the meeting with the singing of the Opening Ode and repeating the Lord’s Prayer in uni­ son. The motto, ‘If You Have Know­ ledge, let others light their candles by it, was read by Mrs. J. Lowell. The Roll Call—What other people do that annoys me most, brought a profitable as well as an amusing response. Miss Lily Waller gave an topic on “St. Patrick,” Miss Mabie Patterson in her demonstration Quilt Patterns told the history of the use of the quilt. I Several beautiful quilts were display­ ed. Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton read a chapter from Nellie McClung’s book “Be Good to Yourself,” entitled — “Good Mileage". Mrs. Rae and Mrs. McLaughlin were appointed program committee for the coming year. Com­ munity singing was an added feature. At the close, refreshments were serv­ ed by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Wearring Miss Davidson and a social half hour was enjoyed. W.M.S. Thank-Offering Meeting The Easter Thank-Offering meet­ ing of the W. M. S. of the United Church will be held in the church schoolroom on Thursday, April 8th, at 3 p.m. Mrs, J. Lovell and Mrs. MacNaughton will be in charge of the Devotional period and the guest speaker will be Mrs. Wellwood, of Wingham. Home Helpers and all the ladies of the congregation are invit­ ed to be present. Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Morrison and son, of St. Catharines, spent a days recently with the former’s ther, Mrs. John Morrison. The members of the A.Y.I’.A. a social on Tuesday evening of week at the home of Mrs. Geo. Paul­ in. At the hockey game played at the rink here on Monday night between Molesworth and Wroxeter, the score was 16-8 in favor of the latter. few nio- Mission Band Met Monday The Buds of Promise Mission Band of the United Church held their March meeting in the schoolroom of the church on Easter Monday. The hymns and Scripture were in keeping with the Easter season ,and the roll Mr. W. Kelly and Russell of Bel­ grave, were callers at the manse on Monday. For almost an hour the fussy wo­ man had been badgering the shop as- I sistant without making a purchase from the many fabrics shown. At last she said: “After all, I want mus­ lin.” “You most certainly do, madam,” the shop assistant fervently agreed. i This Win Please The Children By BETTY BARCLAY Are you ever confronted with, “mealtime blues” so far as your children are concerned? The adults will eat what is placed before them, but children quite often have de­ cided likes and dislikes — and many healthful foods they need, are among those they refuse. Perhaps they even ignore milk. An eggless rennet-custard made without ’ baking or boiling is an easily-prepared milk-containing dessert that will be relished by these little “problems” of yours. Through it, healthful food will be served in a form that will please. Such a dish is economi­ cal and easy to digest. Try the dessert below — and see how much it is appreciated by the children. z • Chocolate Delight 1 package chocolate rennet powder .............. ’or1 pint milk (not evaporated condensed) 4 or 5 marshmallows Blackberry jam Make rennet-custard according directions on package. Chill to m refrigerator.. When ready to serve, cut marshmallows in eighths from one side almost to the other. Open like a flower and place on top of each dessert. In the center of each, flower put a teaspoon of blackberry jam. MAKES SPECTACULAR JUMP Later reportsRay Woods, professional high div­ er, made a grand bid for fame when he succeeded in elaborate plans to make the first high dive off the San Rrancisco-Oakland Bay bridge, ISO feet to the water below. Mere ho is en route to the bay. disclose the fact that he broke his back when he struck the water and. may remain crippled for the rest o£ his life.