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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-06-24, Page 7i _ ,,. . .... .. Jl.t 77-T7- ... . 'JUI . . .1 Wrxoeter News and Gorrie Vidette :..................• ..... I.'. ' . ... .LI..U -L.-7 -;r- ! , I- -..r-i ,11 II. ,....... ,..................................... .....-I....,.... WWIIRIIW..... .....................................................! 11 j. . ....t.^, Thursday, June 24th, 1937 HOWICK COUNCIL Wroxeter, June 3.6th, 1937 Council mot in the Township Hall .according to adjournment, members were all present, the Reeve in the chair. Minutes of last meeting, special ■meetings, and Court of Revision, were read and on motion of Weir and Bak­ ker were adopted, Moved by Toner and Covell that ■the weeds be cut twice this year and that the cutting be done under the supervision of the Patrolman in his own divison, and that no bills will T>e paid unless certified by the Patrol­ man. Carried, Moved by Weir and Baker that a grant of $110.00 be given the How- ick Agricultural Society, Carried. Moved by Lovell and Baker that the Council after considering the •question- of purchasing a safe for the Treasurer, deem it advisable to leave the matter oyer for another year. Carried. ® »■ Moved by Weir and Toner that the UOth of June shall be the last day for the payment of taxes to the Collect­ ors be notified to return their Rolls to the Treasurer, at the Clerk’s Of; fice, Gorrie, on the 6th day of July at 8 o’clock in the evening. Carried. Moved by Lovell and Baker that the following bills be paid. Carried. ProV. Treas., License for Wroxeter ,Twp. Hall, $3.00; County Treas., Ar­ rears of taxes, Lot 2, Con. 16, $89.47; -County,'Purchase price at tax sale of Lot 20, Con. 18, $80.49; Milton Leon- -ard, Balance Salary in full as Assess­ or, 1937, $80.00; Isaac Gamble, Part salary .as Clerk, $35.00; Fordwich -Com. Assoc., Hydro refund, $6.80; E. Sproal, Hydro refund, $8.87; Prov. Treas., License for Twp. Hall, Gorrie, "$3.00; County Treas., Hospital ex­ penses for Olive Gile, $17.50; U.S.S. No. 14, Township share of cutting brush $2.00; Howick Agr. Society, Grant, $110.00; W. E? VanVelsor, Goods for Jean Graham, $4.00'; Nor­ man Wade, Insurance for Twp. Grad­ er, $37.17; Municipal World, Collect­ or’s Rolls and Supplies, $15.37; Mrs. Lloyd Reidt, Care of Thos. Ellis, $20.00; Relief $15.10. Road Expenditures Wm. Elliott,'’Drain tile $21.45; J. W. Kreller, Guard rail, $17.00; Geo. Townsend, Dragging $1.40; Manfred- Irwin, Dragging, $1.80; Sawyer-Mas­ sey, Freight on blade .50; Harold Foerter, Dragging $19.50; A. Deitz, Dragging $2.50; John Montgomery, Operating grader, $56.00; G. Wright, Ditching’and tile $14.00; John Wright, Ditching $3.40; Wm. Burns, Ditching $3.30; R. F. Edgar, Supt. salary $40.- OO; Oscar Weiler, Underbrushing, $6.00; T. Wright, Dragging $9.20; W. McLean, Dragging $7.60; John Hynd­ man, Culvert tile, $12.05; E. W. Bol­ ton, Gas, $43.50; Geo. Dane, Levelling­ roadside, $9.00; Geo. Dane, Wire fence and drain, $7.80; Earl Toner, Dragg­ ing in Gorrie $5.00. Moved by Toner and Weir that council do now adjourn to meet in -Gorrie on the third Wednesday in July or at the call of the Reeve. Car­ ried. ( Isaac Gamble, Clerk. * GORRIE Evening Auxiliary Held Meeting The theme for the June meeting of the Evening Auxiliary which was held on Monday night last at the home of Mrs. Ewart Whitfield, was Home Missions, and was in charge of Mesdames E. W. Carson and A. A. Taylor, Mrs. Carson as leader. Mrs. Taylor gave a splendid topic ta­ ken from “Shining Towers,” which was written by Marwin Keith, in which many instances of interest among our home mission is told. Mrs. 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 t of monu­ ments of any retail factory in Ontario. All finished, by sand blast machines. We import 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 it West End Bridge—WALKERTON Carson also gave a- very interesting report of the convention she attend­ ed in Chatham* Mrs. Whitfield read a poem “To Win the World” and Miss Evelyn Dane sang “My Task.” The hymns used were “Come, Holy Ghost in Love" “Day is Dying in the West”, “Breathe on me Breath of God." Following the program, the minutes were read by the Secretary, Mrs. Stephens, and roll call was res­ ponded to by a verse on “Giving," A Layette and quilt which the members had donated, was on display. During a social period refreshments were served by the hostess. Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Wilson and children, of Auburn, were guests of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gregg on Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. S. Bricker and Jack were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Simson on. Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hill and fam­ ily, of Moorefield, Mr. and Mrs. Ed­ gar Welsh, of Drayton, were guests of Mr. and Mrs, Jas. T. Shera on Sun­ day. Mr. and Mrs. H. E, Irwin and Miss Lucille, of Long Branch, spent Sun­ day with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. A. Irwin, who returned with them after spending a week with their son, Mr. H. E. Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie, Mitchell, accompanied by Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Ramage and Jim, were at Wasaga Beach over the week-end. Master Billy Newton spent last week in Toronto with his uncle, Mr. Carl Newton. The household effects of the late Mr, and Mrs.. Wm, Bremner were sold by auction on Saturday last with Mr. Arnold Darroch as auctioneer. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edgar for 'the week-end were, 'Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, of Guelph; Mrs. Black and granddaughter, Miss Jean Pye, of Owen Sound. Mr. and Mrs. James Vittie, daugh­ ters, Misses Joan and Jean, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pritchard, near Harriston. Mr. and Mrs. Frank King and fam­ ily spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ward Schaefer in Fordwich. Mr. and Mrs. James \Vittie spent last Thursday in Listowel. Mr. Joseph Earngey has secured a position as barber in Goderich. Mr. Wassman (father of Mrs, C. Stafford) spent the week-end with re­ latives in Windsor. Mrs. McLean, of Hanover, visited with Mrs. Earngey last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. King and dau­ ghter, Miss Jean, of Toronto, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. King, and other relatives. Mr. Delbert Clegg spent Sunday at London, accompanied by his aunt, Mrs. Patrick, of Brussels, who is spending a few days this week at his honie. Rev. and Mrs. Button, of Fordyvich, called on Mr, R. S. Clegg on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Gamble ac­ companied by Mrs. Geo. Bennett of Wroxeter, attended the Golden Wed­ ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Offerd, of Stratford, which was cele­ brated on Wednesday last. Mr. Henry Pickford, of Santiago, Cal., visited on Monday with his cous­ ins, Mrs. Thos. Bradnock and Miss K. Earngey. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gear and two children, of Cobourg, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Finlay, Mrs, Grant, of Kitchener, is visit­ ing with her sister, Mrs. Knowlson. Dr. and Mrs. J. Armstrong and Miss Doris Sample spent Tuesday of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Short­ reed at Blyth. ‘ Miss Minnie Armstrong, of London, Dr. and Mrs. Armstrong of Mitchell, were guejsts of* the former’s brother, Dr. Armstrong and Mrs. Armstrong, on Friday. Miss Doris Sample visited a couple of days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Scott at Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. David Eedy and baby of Glenannan, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Whitfield. Mrs. McLean, of’Hanover, spent last week with her neice, Mrs. Wm. Earngey. Miss Marion Campbell spent the week-end in Galt. Mr. M. D. Irwin spent Monday at Hanover. Guests of Misses E. and B. Potter on Sunday were, Mrs. Jack Metcalfe, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Metcalfe and dau­ ghters, Lida and Verdella, of Paisley. Mr. Spencer Ashton of Toronto spent Sunday1 with his mother. Mr. and Mrs, James McKercher and family, of Rosetown, Sask., are visit­ ing Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Edgar and other relatives. Edgar Re-Unton a One hundred *and sixty attended the Edgar Re-tfnion held at the home Showing evident disgust at the lack of wind, T. O. M. Sopwith, British aviation magnate and sportsman, grimly bites on his pipe as he waits for a wind to spring up to test his new America’s Cup challenger, En­ deavour II, off Newport, R.I. of Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Stewart, near Molesworth on Saturday last, when different sports were enjoyed during the afternoon. Relatives were present from Stratford, Owen Sound, Galt, Paris, Drumbo, Guelph, Toron­ to, Walkerton, Gorrie, Fordyvich, Wroxeter, Blenheim, Kincardine, Hamilton, Rosetown, Sask., and Strathclair, Man. Mrs. Munro visited with relatives at Guelph a couple of days this .week? Mr. and Mrs. E. Famish spent Tues­ day and Wednesday in Guelph. HOUSE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING Occupants of House Rendered Un­ conscious. Bhe brick house of Anson Galbraith two miles north of Gorrie, was struck by lightning and damaged in the sev­ ere electrical storm on Thursday night last week. The bolt tore sev­ eral holes in* the flat roof, and for a time it yvas feared the water tank in the attic was damaged but on in­ spection it was found intact. All in the house at the time wore rendered unconscious. It yvas some time aftei the doctor arrived before Levi Gal­ braith regained consciousness. Sever­ al coal oil lamps which were burning were put out by the force of the bolt. NEW BOOKS FOR LIBRARY ORDERED New Books Will Make Fine Addition To Township Library. The Book Committee of Howick Township Library, with Ken Ashton as convener, met in Gorrie on Satur­ day, June 12th, and made a selection of books to be purchased at once. The list is as follows* Buck Peters, Ranchman; Johnny Nel­ son; Corson of the J-.C!,; Trail pust, Clarence E. Mulford. Ho'Place Like Home, Beverley Nichols. Jane’s Par­ lour, O'Douglas. Golden Cord, Wof- wick Deeping. Woman of the Fam­ ily, May Ederington. • Cards on the Table, Agatlia Christie, Mistress Pat, L. M. Montgomery. Follow the Gleam, The Man Who Was Sure, The Eternal Challenge, Joseph Hocking. Girl at Bullet L’ake, Under Sealed Or­ ders, H. J. Cody. Hand Made Rain­ bows, Smith. The Good Indian, E. J. Rath., Private Duty, Faith Baldwin. Helen of Lancaster, Gibbs. Love Comes Last, Helen Topping Miller. The'Kings of Beacon Hill, Christie Whiting Parmenter, Green Light, Lloyd C. Douglas. Victorious Living, Stanley Jones. Return to Malaya, Bruce Lackhart. Bad Girl Leaves Town, Maysie Grieg. Flame of De­ votion, Harriet Comestock. Olivia in India, O’Douglas. Anne of Windy Poplars, L. M. Montgomery. The Riv­ er of Skulls, George Marsh. The Un­ known Wrestler, Cody? The Hickory Stick, Nina Moore Jamieson. Gay Crusader, The Rebel Loyalist, Ralph Connor. The Strange Prince, The Queen of Hearts, Irwin. Whiteoak Harvest, Mazo de la Roche. A Fight­ ing Man of Mars, Edgar Rice Bur­ roughs. A Fool Hath Saith, Bever­ ley Nichols. Oil for the Lamps of China, City of Long Sand, Alice. Re­ turn to Religion, Dr. Link. South Rid­ ing, Winifred Holtby. The Flagon of Beauty, Song of the Undertow, Wil­ son McDonald. Floating Peril, The Strange Boarders of Palace Crescent,1 E. Phillips Oppenheim. Susannah of the Mountains, Muriel Dennison. The Doctor, Mary Roberts Rinehart. Pack Horse and Water Hole, Geo. Buchan­ an. Deep Calleth Unto Deep, Joseph Hocking. Visiting Villain, Carolyn Wells. The Other Lovers, Maragaret Widdimer. The White Reef, Martha Ostenso. Romantic Prince,' Rafael Sabatini. The Captives, Hugh Wal­ pole. The Big Shot,. Frank L. Pack­ ard. A -Prayer for My Son, Hugh Walpole. Green Gates, R. S. Sheriff. The Mother, Teacher of Religion, An­ na Freeborn Betts. The House Across the River, Elizabeth Corbett Come and Get It, Edna Ferber. Thunder Mountain, Zane Grey. Miss J. Looks On, Sophia Kerr. Summer People; Doree; Faiitty Heaslip Lea. Roaring River; Trail of Danger; Squarp Shoot­ er; Wm. McLeod Rainer The Valley of Voices;-The Whelps of the Wolf; Mert Marooned; George Marsh. Am- PICOBAC == PIPE tob accoJHBI (fora MILD. COOL SMOKE orelle, Grace Livingston Hill. White Banners, Lloyd C. Douglas. Man of a Ghost, Percival C. Wren. The Long Lane to Happiness; The Uphill Road, Ruby M. Ayres. This Way to Lon­ don, R. Cobb. England Speaks Again, P. Gibbs. The Anniversary Murder, E. Phillpotts. District Nurse, Faith Baldwin. Seven of Diamonds; Hunt­ ed Riders; Max Brand. East Wind, West Wind, Pearl Buck. The Wit­ ness, Grace Livingston Hill. The Black Hunter, James Curwood. Gone With the Wind, Margaret Mitchell. The True Light, J. Calvitt Clarke. Stay at Home, Lawrence Nelson. Masked Woman, Rex Beach. Beyond the Range, George B. Rodney. Silver Spoon, J. Galsworthy. Beloved Stranger, Grace Livingston Hill. Ron­ ald Standish, Cyril H. McNeile (Sap­ per). Anxious Days, Phillips Gibbs. Kennel Murder Case, S. S. VanDine. Living in Lantern Lane, Nellie Mc­ Clung. Ann Vickers, Sinclair Lewis. Strange Paths; Fruit of Eden, Louise Gerard. The House on the Marsh, Helen R. Martin. O.nC Way Street, Joseph McCord. Daddy Long Legs, Jean Webster. Juvenile — The Five Dollar Dog, Barbour. The X Bar Ranch Series, James Cody Ferris. The Motor Boat Boys Series, James Cody Ferris. Sago and the Beaver People, Grey Owl. The Irish Twins, Lucy Parkins. Mar­ jorie Dean, High School Sophromore; Marjorie Dean, Senior; Pauline Les­ ter. The Boys’ Trader Horn, Horn. Princess Elizabeth and Her Dogs, Shavel. WROXETER Mrs. Neilson, of Simcoe, was a re­ cent visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Pope. Mr. and Mrs. John Osborne, Strat­ ford, and Mrs. Michael Ion of St. Thomas, visited on Wednesday of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Pope and Mrs. Neilson, who had been a guest at the same home, returned ‘with them to Stratford. Miss Margaret Durst, of Clinton, and Miss Vera Durst of Ingersoll, were week-end visitors with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. Durst. We are sorry to report that Miss Maud Milligan is at present under the doctors care. Mr. H. Knight, who has been prin­ cipal of the Continuation School here for the past few years, has been en­ gaged for another term, and to fill the vacancies on the staff caused by the resignations of Miss M. Hooper, Mr. H. Bryans and Miss M. Wright, the following teachers have been en­ gaged, Miss Stephenson of London, as assistant in the Continuation School; Miss Gilk'inson of Wingham, in the Senior Public School Room, and Miss Elva Stocks, of town, in the Junior Public School Room, Mrs.. Robt. Black, and granddaugh­ ter, Miss Joan Pye, of Owen Sound, are visiting with friends in and around the village. Mr. George Pope, of London, spent a few days with friends here recently. * Mrs. T. W. Henry and Miss Krug, of Chesley, called on friends in town on Saturday. Mrs. Hugh Mercer and two sons of Markdale, are visiting with the form­ er’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. D, D. Sand­ erson. The members of the cast of “Sim­ ple Simon Semple” are presenting the play at Molesworth on Wednesday evening of this week. The recently organized Girls’ Soft­ ball team of town visited Brussels on Wednesday evening of last week and the game resulted in a score of 20-19 in favor of Brussels. Mr. James Douglas has purchased the house near the school owned by Mrs. Rasmussen and intends moving to the village shortly. Miss Margaret Edgar, of Walker­ ton, is visiting with her mother, Mrs. H. Edgar. Mrs. Jas. Edgar and son, Ken and Mrs. H. Edgar and daughter, Mar­ garet, attended the Edgar Re-Union held on Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Stewart of Moles­ worth. Mr. Ed. Gibson, of Delhi, called on friends in town on Sunday. Before leaving on a two months’ tour through Europe, Italy and France Mrs. R. C. Berkinshaw, of Toronto, spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kitchen. A number from here attended the garden party at Salem Wednesday ev­ ening last week and report a good time. Mrs. Neil White is at present the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Alex. Pleasance, at Port Elgin. Mr. and Mrs. McPherson and Mrs. Brinker, of Sanduskey, spent a few days last week with Mrs. Sandy Mc­ Dougall in town and friends in Turn­ berry. Mis Mary Harris was a guest last week with ffiends in Wingham. After a good season the saw mill finished sawing on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Jackman, also Mrs. Isabella Fleming, Toronto, were week-end guests of* Mr. and Mrs. T. Brown. Mrs. Felming will remain at the Brown home for the summer. Miss Jean McBurney also Miss Florence, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Nichol to meet Mrs, Nichol’s niece, Miss Jean Holmes, of Newton. Mr. and Mrs. N. T. McLaughlin and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hutchison, Fordwich. Mr. and Mrs. James McKercher and three sons, also Miss Samson, from Ellrose, Sask., arrived on Friday by motor and will visit their many rela­ tives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Munroe, Mrs. J. N. Allen also Mrs. James Stutt, left on Friday morning for Cleveland, to attend the marriage of their neice and cousin, Miss Elinor Bevington, which took place on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. MacEwen, formerly of 2nd of Turnberry, moved to their new home in Bluevale Wed­ nesday of last week. Miss Georgina McMichael, Salem, spent the week-end with her friend, Miss Meta McLaughlin. Messrs. A. G. and W. Ritchie, Ayr, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. John Adams; Mr. Grosskurth was al­ so a Monday visitor at the Adams home. Sunday guests of Mrs. Agnes Earls were Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Moffat, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Moffat and baby of Wingham, also Mr* and Mrs. Thos. MacDonald, Molesworth. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Holmes, Jean and Ewan, also Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tanner, all of Newton, were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Nichol. Miss Jean Holmes remained for a longer visit The play “Simple Simon Semple’’, which was put on so succesfully a short time ago by a group of Wrox­ eter people, is much ih demand. Al­ ready they are booked for several vil­ lages and towns, including Bluevale on June 28th. The caste are to be Congratulated on choosing so worth­ while a performance. Women’s, Institute The June meeting of the W. I, will CONSTIPATION MAY LEAD TO COLDS Every doctor will tell you the first thing to do to avoid suffering from colds—is to be sure you are not constipated, Constipation clogs up the system, It weakens resis­ tance, and infections take hold. End common constipation by eat­ ing Kellogg’s All-Bran regularly. This cereal supplies the “bulk’* your system needs for normal, nat­ ural action. It also gives vitamin B to tone up the intestines—and iron for the blood. In the body, Kellogg’s All-Brant absorbs twice its weight in water. It forms a soft mass, which gently exercises and sponges out the in­ testines. Eat two tablespoonfuls a day, either as a cereal with milk or fruits or in cooked dishes. Chronic; cases with each meal. Will help you stay regular without having to take pills and drugs—that often make conditions worse, Kellogg’s All-Bran is sold at all grocers. Made and guaranteed by Kellogg in London. be held on Thursday, 3 p.m., June 24, at the home of Mrs. G. A. Wearring. Roll Call, A Place I Would Like to Visit. Travel Talk—Miss K. Good­ fellow. Current Events — Miss M. Pope. Lunch Com.: Miss M. David­ son, Mrs. J. J. Allen. Fourth Line Circle The June meeting of the 4th Line Circle was held on Thursday last at the home of Mrs. E. Nichol, with an. attendance of 15. The President pre­ sided and opened the meeting with the hymn, “WJiat a Friend we have in Jesus” followed by prayer by Miss F. Fowler. Mrs. Raymond Elliott read the Scripture lesson. The afternoon was spent in quilting. The Lord’s Prayer in unison brought an interest­ ing meeting to a close, after which the hostess served refreshments. Holy Communion June 27th The quarterly Holy Communion, service will be held on June 27th fol­ lowing morning service at the United- Church. Preparatory service will be held on Friday evening at 8 p.m, PRESENTATION The home of Mr. and Mrs. N. T. McLaughlin was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday evening when u large number of friends and neighbors gathered in honor of Mr. Wm. Mun­ dell and bfide (nee Alba Carter). Dancing and cards were enjoyed, also step dancing by Mr. Henry Campbell and an Irish jig by Misses Lois and Jean Elliott was an added pleasure. Following lunch, Mr. and Mrs. Mundell were called forward* An address expressing the good wish­ es of all was read by Mr. John L. MacEwen while two occasional chairs, and a table wre presented by Keith McLaughlin, Geo. Fischer and Eldon Kirtqh. Mr. Mundell expressed .their thanks for the gifts and all joined in. singing “For They Are Jolly Goot£ Fellows.” ' ( - ■ ‘ ‘ 1 ‘T ■’ ‘ T The following was the address: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Mundell: We, your friends and neighbors, are here assembled at this happy and momentous occasion in your lives to extend to your our congratulations and wish for you a long and happy married life. You are establishing in our midst one of the finest things in this world, a Home. We wish to as­ sist you in your home-making and. now present you with these chairs and this table as a small token of the appreciation and good-will we now extend to you and we sincerely hope your regard for us and our regard for you will deepen as the years go by. Signed, George Fischer, Norman McLaughlin, Andrew Adams, Eldon Kirton, Keith McLaughlin, John Mc- Tavish. “I wonder if there are any kitchen aprons in hope chests nowadays?” “Yes; but they’re cut to fit the grooms.” 33/«% On Guaranteed Trust Certificates X legal investment for Trust Funds Unconditionally Guaranteed THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION STERLING TOWER TORONTO