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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-07-22, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM; ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 22nd, 1937 Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year- SCOUTS ATTENDED COUNCIL FIRE "Thirty of the 'Wingham Scouts and Cubs Attended. The Huron District Boy Scouts As­ sociation held their Annual Council Fire at Seaforth last Wednesday ev­ ening. About 150 Scouts and Cubs paraded to the Seaforth Fair Grounds ■at 7.30 headed by the Pipers, where the ceremony of lowering the flag was conducted at 8 o’clock, followed im­ mediately by the official openeing* of the camp fire by Mr. W. Speed, As­ sistant Provincial Commissioner of ."Saskatchewan. Mr. J. R., M. Spittai, the appointed Camp Fire Chief, then took charge of the meeting which •consisted of camp fire songs, various troup yells, inter-troup pole boxing contests, stunts by the different troups^and an address by'Mr. Kilpat­ rick, Commissioner for Stratford dis­ trict. Thirty of the local Scouts and Cubs were present and each won in their respective pole boxing contests. The Camp Fire closed with the well known Scout yell “Swazewalla” fol­ lowed by the singing of the hymn, "“Abide With Me” and the National Anthem. Men’s White Oxfords, new styles, ■$2.49 ot $3.69. Greer’s Shoe Store. Bowlers Win Second at Mt. Forest At the annual rink tournament at Mt. Forest on Thursday evening two Wingham rinks took pari1 in the play. The rink of W. B. McCool, E. R. Har­ rison, J. A. Wilson and A. M. Craw­ ford, skip, won second' prize. Vocal Solo Performance A.T.C.M. Congratulations to Miss Tena Reid, who was successful in passing her A.T.C.M. -in Vocal Solo Performance with honors. She is a pupil of Prof. A. Anderton. Miss Reid is at present -at London Western University taking the Department of Education Vocal and Orchestral Course in Music. ■ At Camp Keemosahbee Nine boys, Fred Tucker, Fred Tem- .pleman, Harold Seli, Norman Ander­ son, Jack Lewis, Eddie Carter, Billy Field, Lloyd Mundy, together with Rev. J. F. Anderson, Camp Adminis­ trator, are attending Camp Keemosah- ibee, near Goderich, this week. In all there are 41 boys at the camp and 7 .leaders. OBITUARY Robert Maurice Stapleton A gloom was cast over the com­ munity on Thursday of last week, in the passing of Robert Maurice Staple­ ton of Zetland,., a young man in his, -38th year. He suffered a sun stroke .about ten days before his death, and from which time he gradually became weaker. He was born in the Town­ ship of East Wawanosh, the ^son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stapleton, who mourn his loss, together -with one sis­ ter, Margaret. The family have the sincere sympathy of the entire com­ munity. The funeral service was held at the family residence, Zetland, at 2 o’clock ■on Saturday afternoon, and was con­ ducted by Rev. J. F. Anderson of the Wingham Ujjjted Church. The pall- "bearers were Orton Grain, Jas. Wil­ son, Roland Grain, Jas. Currie, Dr. R. DuVal and Nelson Reid. Interment being made in Wingham Cemetery. Those who attended the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bright and Mr. and Mrs. John Bright of Woodstock, Chief and Mrs,. Ferguson, Sheriff and Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. Wm. Fowler of Walkerton, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Monk of Chesley, and Mr .and Mrs?.Fred Arkell and daughter of Teeswater. ' Alexander Kelly '■Word has been received of the death of Mr. Alexander Kelly in Swift Current, Sask. Mr. Kelly was in his eighty-seventh year and had spent the greater part of his life on the farm in Turnberry. He and Mrs. Kelly spent four months last summer With their son, John, and on the return trip to Swift Current lie suffered a Stroke and since that time he had b6en car­ ed for at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. R. Mack. He leaves to mourn his loss, besides his widow, four sons, John of Turnberry, Will of Belgrave, Jim and Tom, of Banff, Alta., and one daughter, Mrs. H. R, Mack', of "Swift Current, One son, Feter, pre­ deceased. him twenty-th tee years ago. '.Mr. Kelly was welt known in this Vicinity and a member ot the Wing­ ham Baptist Clitircli. 70th ANNIVERSARY SER­ VICES AT ST. PAUL’S Rev, W. H. Hartley, of Kincardine, Was Special Speaker, Anniversary Services were held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church op Sunday commencing with.a celebration of the Holy Communion at 8.30 m.m. Matins and Serman at 11 a.m. at which The Rector was the Preacher and’took as his text I Kings 8:13 “I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever,” Special music was rendered by the Choir, and included at this service a solo by/Mr. B. Lanning of St. Timothy’s Church, Toronto: The Anthem “Great Is The Lord” was sung as an Offertory number, the solo parts being taken by Mrs. E. Arm­ itage and Mrs. C. Templeman. A Children’s Service was held in the afternoon at which the Rector gave an address to the children on the history "of St. Paul’s Church. The special preacher at the evening service was the Rev. W, H. Hartley, Rector of Kincardine, who spoke from the words of the text Luke 23:38, “This is the King of the Jews.” The evening Anthem was entitled “At Sun­ set,” the solo part being taken by Mr. C. Templeman. The music- for the day was beautifully sung by the choir under the leadership of Mr. Roy Mundy. / Lay Reader, Mr, A. B. Hutson,, as­ sisted at the evening service. Large congregations were present at both services, and all joined very heartily in the services of praise and thanksgiv­ ing on this occasion of the Parish’s 70th Anniversary. These services will be continued on Sunday next at 11 a.m„ and 7 p.m. swhen the Rev. Wm. Lowe, of Lon­ don, and an old Rector of the Parish, will be the special preacher at both services. ATTENTION_FARMERS Mr. R. G. Snyder will address a meeting- of farmers .on'Tuesday after­ noon, July 27th, at 2 p.m. at the home of J. M. Coultes, lot 7, on the 3rd line Morris, on “Fertilizing Fall Wheat” and in addition to this discussion of fertilizers and their uses for wheat production a soil testing demonstra­ tion will be given. Bring your sam­ ple. This meeting is sponsored by the Belgrave Farmers’ Club. John M. Coultes, C. R. Coultes, President. Sec.-Treas. Shoe Repairing—For Neat Work at moderate prices, try Greer’s with your next pair. Will Celebrate 91st Birthday: Mrs. John Campbell will celebrate her 91st birthday on Monday, July 26th, at the home of her-daughter, Mrs. Geo. Hawthrone, Lower Wing­ ham. Mrs. Campbell enjoys fairly fgood health and isya constant reader. Congratulations. Mailing List Corrected Our Mailing List has been correct­ ed up to Monday, July 19. Please look at your label and if there has .been an error made, notify us at once. -Should your subscription be in ar­ rears, prompt payment would be ap­ preciated. Harvest Will Overlap Haying Huron County’s crops are so heavy this year that there will be no layoff for the farmer between haying and harvest. The hay crop is so heavy that" with the wheat ripening a week to 10 days earlier, the two are overlap­ ping and some of the hay will have to be left standing. Rainfalls have been very spotty this month, and so far too much moisture is not a problem in this county. The farm help situa­ tion is causing concern. Farmers say it is hard, to get men. BAND CONCERT FRIDAY EVENING The Wingham Citizen’s Band will hold their weekly band concert in the town park on Friday evening this week. The program will be as fol­ lows: s Match, “The Trouper” ..— Talbott Overture, “Royal Pageant”...Barnard Waltz, “Aileen Alannah” ......Bouhettr Selection, “Bohemiam Girl” .......... ...Art. by Hayes Match, “Royal Romans” ........Talbott Overture, “Bridal Rose” ,......„...Lavalce Waltz, "Daughter of Love” ......Bennet Selection, “Martha” «.........-«...„.St Claire March, “Barney Browne’s Farewell” ..................... Huff “God Save the King” WINGHAM TOWN BAND OF 1888 (Taken in front of the Brunswick' Hotel, the morning of the day on which were held the Caledonian games in 1886) BO *^*•*11 Reading from left to right: Front Row: Johnnf Bell, Johnny Dodds (Butcher), Simon Merryfield, Will Nicholls, Ed. Gerster, Dave Kin­ caid (bandmaster), Alf Coutts, J. W. Dodd, Sam Fle-uty, Alf Nicholls, Jim Johnston, Tom Manuel. Back Row: (Name not remember­ ed), Ed. Mitchell, Bob Habkirk, Tom­ my Bell McAndrew, Alf Waite, W. H. Youhill, Uriah Shirk, Herb Ire­ land, Jack McManus. Among the spectators remembered are: Man with bowler hat and heavy beard, Thomas Cornyn, who Jived on Mackenzie Hill, across the 'river on Josephine Street, and the one next to him (with the Donegal^) is one call­ ed Mulvey, a farmer. Then the lad with the straw hat pulled down to his ears, is Sam Gray, who father was caretaker of Minnie Street Methodist Church, and one of whose twin sisters was the first wife of Jack McLean; next to him, boy with skull cap, Jim Cornyn; then Milton Snell; then man Dance in Belgrave Friday, July 23rd, Ernest’s Orches­ tra. Admission 25c. i Called to Chimney Fire The firemen had a call about 7.15 on Monday morning to the home of Mr. A. Hingston. Fortunately it. was only a chimney fire. Named Prosecutor Douglas R. Nairn, Goderich lawyer, received official, notice from Ottawa last week of his appointment as pros­ ecutor under the Special War Revenue In Children’s Hospital George Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Johnson, was taken to the Children’s Hospital, London, on Tuesday, where he will undergo an operation. 70th Anniversary Carnival Under the auspices of St. Paul’s An­ glican Church, will be held in the Wingham Arena, to-morrow night (Thursday).’ An excellent evening’s entertainment is assured. Plan to at­ tend. Injured in Car Accident Mr. Jas. Mitchell, of the Towland Construction Company, who are pav­ ing Highway No. 4, south of town, received severe cuts about the head, when a car in which he was Tidihg was involved in a collision at Bur- goyne Corners, six miles east of Southampton, on Thursday of last week, Mr. Joe Kerr, who was with him, also received minor cuts. Pass­ engers in the other car, two ladies, one suffered shock and concussion, and the other a broken collar bone. On a plantation a certain workman loved ease and fishing. When he wasn’t fishing he was loafing, One night there was a heavy rain, and the next morning all the low places on the plantation were flooded two feet deep. Passing the workman’s cabin, the owner found his man seat­ ed in an easy chair fishing in a pud­ dle of muddy water. “Here, Henry, you old fool,” said the owner, “what are you doing?” “Boss,” said Henry, “Pm fishin*,” “Well, don’t you know there are no fish there?” “Yes, I know that, but this ’ere place is so handy.” with the bowler hat is Will Dulmage, and the one immediately over his left shoulder is James Shaw, who ran a butcher shop next the Central Hotel. Going back to the left again, young man with Glengarry cap and feather is Jack Watson, whose father was a cheese manufacturer and lived on the Mackenzie hill; next is Tom Price, whose father was a shoemaker and who lived on the bank of the river on the road -going to Lower Wingham. Next to him is one of the McLaugh­ lin boys, who lived on Frances St., near. John Street, and beside him and slightly in front is Frank McCutcheon who father at one time ran the Central hotel on the corner of Josephine and Patrick streets. On the right side of the lamp-post, man in Glengarry is Bert Hiscocks. Among those at top are Hek MeGuire, who worked at blacksmithing for Tom Job, whose shop was on the Diagonal (or Blue­ vale) road, next to Bill Deacon’s cooper shop ,not far from John Street, Large Mixed Jitney A local mixed jitney that looked more like a tournament was held on the bowling green Friday evening when 72 of the local bowlers were present for an enjoyable evening. Won at Golf at London Messrs. R. H. Lloyd and W. H. French took part in the London Re­ tail Lumber Dealers’ Tournament for Western Ontario on Thursday after­ noon of last week. Mr. Lloyd was one of the prize winners and received four matched golf clubs. Hit by Wingham-London Train Earl Hopp, Kitchener salesman, was seriously injured and his car wrecked at 2.45 Monday afternoon when hit by the C.N.R. Wingham-to-London train at the level crossing on No. 4 Highway, 3 miles south of Londes- boro. Putting the injured man on the train they took him to Clinton where he was found to be suffering from shock and head and face lacerations. High Grade Summer Shoes—Big Cut Prices in All Lines—Come early if you want to share in the Bargain. Greer’s Shoe Store. ST. PAUL’S SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC The annual Sunday School Picnic .was held on Wednesday last to the 10th Bridge when about 70 were pres­ ent. to enjoy an afternoon’s recreation in games .swimming and sports. Those winning prizes at the races were as follows: girls, 5 and under, B. Templeman, Jacqueline Currie; boys, 5 and under, Morley Hart, Charlie Greenwood; girls, 7 and und­ er, Helen Sturdy, Florence Harris; boys, 7 and Under Allan McKay, Wil­ bert Hart;, girls 7 to 10, Dorothy Boyle, Mary Prentice; Boys 7 to 10, Raymond Bell, Billy Templeman; girls 10 to 12, Grace Small, Mary Prentice; boys 10 to 12, E. Carter, Fred Templeman; girls 12 to 15, Mary Lepard, M. Templeman; boys 12 to 15, Irvin Boyle, R. Simmons; girls’ 3- legged race, Doris Armitage and M. J. Preston; Grace Small and Ruth Harris; boys’ 3-Iegged race, F. Tem­ pleman and R. Simmons; Raymond Bell and Ed. Carter. Many thanks to those who so kind­ ly .loaned their1 ears for transporta­ tion. On the right side of the post is John Dulmage, who ran the Brunswick Ho­ tel, in front of which the photo was taken, and next to him is an athlete named Dan McKenzie. The lad on the extreme left, near the window, is Willie McCullough, who lived on Min­ nie Street, next to the Methodist Church. There are a few others whose faces are familiar, whose, names can­ not be recalled. The man who took the photograph was W. F. Brock- enshire. When the taking of the photograph was completed, the band marched to the sports ground, where the C.P.R. station now stands, took part in a band contest, and captured first prize, in competition with one from Walkerton and one from Pres­ ton. (Ed.—We are indebted to Mr. W. H. Youhill of 1242 Fort St., Victoria, B.C., for the above cut and write­ up, and also for an interesting ar­ ticle on old times which will appear in next week’s issue.) I Accepts Position at Chatham Mr. Harvey Groves, the heavy hit­ ter of the local baseball nine, left on Friday to take a position in Chatham. “Bob” 'will be missed by the local team not only for his hitting but also behind the bat. Won Second Event at Kincardine Two pair of local bowlers attended the Annual Scotch Doubles Tourna­ ment at Kincardine on Wednesday of- last week. J. H. McKay and W. A. Miller Were successful in winning the Association event. . Local Fishermen Too Good Several of our local fishermen spent the week-end fishing oh 1110 Brltce Peninsula and there luck was good, too good, but it didn’t last. The game warden caught them with too many fish and the fine was $10. Chamber of Commerce Memberships All interested in the work of the Chamber of Commerce are urged to purchase their ‘annual membership’ tickets. This organization does a splendid work in the community and will be assisted by your support. The tickets may be secured from Mr. Ron­ ald Rae, chairman of the committee. Open To Huron County The annual Huron County foot-rac­ es will be run this year at Agicultural Park, Goderich, on Friday afternoon, Aug. 6th. These events, which are open to Huron County athletes only, are the 100-yards dash, the three mile run, and the half-mile relay race for teams of four. The prizes for each race will be medals. The trophy for the 100-yards dash is at present held by Douglas Waram of town. Entries iUciy’ be tnadc with JSrncst j• hanlj Goderich, Chairman of the Committee at any time before the races. Won All Harriston Prizes The Wingham really went to town on Wednesday evening of last week, when three rinks stormed the Harris­ ton greens -and captured first, second and third prize as well as the lucky draw, at their Mixed Rink Tourna­ ment. First prize went to Mr; and Mrs. Geo. Williams and Mr, and Mrs, A. M. Crawford; second prizes to Mr, and Mrs. E. R. Harrison, Mrs. T. A. Currie and E. j. Nash; third prize to Mr, and Mrs. J. A. Wilson, Mrs. A. B, Hutson and J. Mason. Mrs. Hut­ son also won the lucky draw. TO ANNOUNCE PAPAL BLESSING On, the Famous Masse Family of St. Josephs, Consisting of Twenty- One Children. On Sunday, July 25th at 3 p.m. will be conferred the Apostolic Blessing of the Holy Father on the Famous Masse Family, consisting of twenty- one children, all living and perfectly normal. His Excellency, the Bishop of London, John Thomas Kidd, will proceed under a canopy of purple col­ our, to a stand erected in the open air. A formal address will be read to him. Discourse by the bishop himself. The picture of the Holy Father, will then be carried in procession under a can­ opy of white and gold. The Bishop with then announce the papal blessing sent the family and the autographed picture by Pope Pius XI himself, will be presented to the family, after which will be distributed to each member of the family a souvenir picture sent by the Pope. Meanwhile, a picture of Queen Mary will be carried in pro­ cession under a canopy of gold cloth, to the stand. Queen Mary, through her secretary from Marlborough House, had expressed her interest in the family picture, and sent her thanks to the family. On the stand, Sir Har­ ry Gignac from Windsor, a papal knight of St. Gregory, one of the highest titles conferred by the Pope on a layman, will express his admira­ tion and loyalty to the Queen. After­ wards, will follow the benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The Zurich Band will be in attendance. Every­ body is welcome. WEDDINGS Noren - Robertson A quiet summer wedding took place in Winnipeg, ^Manitoba, on Tuesday, July 6th, when Miss Mary Clara Rob­ ertson, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Robertson, of Wingham, was united in marriage to Mr. Sven Arthur Noren, of Allanwater, Ont. The bride was charming in a gown of white chiffon with matching ac­ cessories, and carried a bouquet of roses and fern. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Be’rtil Erling. Mr. Emil Noren, brother of the groom, and Mrs. Noren, attended the young couple. Mr. and Mrs. Sven Noren will re­ side in Allanwater, Ont., where the groom is employed by Canadian Na­ tional Railways. White Shoes—Your choice of many styles—-$1.69 to $2.98 at Greer's Shoe Store. Occupied Former Pulpit Rev. L: H. Currie, former pastor of the Wingham United Church, who visited with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gow­ ans last week occupied his former pul­ pit on Sunday morning and delivered an excellent sermon. It was a pleasure to the large congregation present” to hear Mr, Currie again. Appointed Hospital Assistant Miss Nora Bell, of Wingham, will be the new assistant at the Bruce County Hospital, at Walkerton, suc­ ceeding Miss Frances MacDougall, who recently resigned. Miss Bell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mat. Bell, of Wingham, formerly resided with her parents here in Walkerton when they operated the Queen’s Hotel. Clinton Youth Killed Spending the week-end at his mo­ ther’s cottage near Southampton, Robert “Bob” Gaudier, aged 18, younger son of the late Dr. J. C. Gandier, former well-known surgeon of Clinton, met instant death early Monday morning when the car in which he was riding along with three companions went out of control and overturned. Bob was thrown out with such violence that his neck was brok­ en and death was instantaneous. The other occupants of the car escaped With minor injuries. HITCH-HIKED FROM THE WEST Gordon Mack, 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H, R. Mack, Swift Cur­ rent, Sask., hitch-hiked from that town to the home of his uncle, John Kelly, at Wingham. He made the 2,000-mile trip in two weeks, but ac­ tually hitch-hiked only eight days aS he visited along the way at Winnipeg, Port Arthur and Callander. Gordon left home the day after finishing High School in search of work which is very scarce in dried-out Southern Sas­ katchewan. WINGHAM HOSPITAL GARDEN PARTY Hon, J. A. Faulkner* Minister of Health, To Be Present. The Wingbam Hospital Association: are holding a Garden Party on the Hospital lawn to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Hospital, and to celebrate its re­ organization, at § o'clock, on Tuesday evening, July 27th. Hon. J, A. Faulkner, Minister of Health, and others, will address the gathering. An interesting feature of the evening will be the unveiling of a Bronze Memorial Plaque in mem­ ory of the late Dr. J. P. Kennedy* through whose efforts the hospital was started. There will also be a musical program, after which lunch will be served. The public are urged to attend as the hospital is now a community en­ terprise. The admission is 25c. In case of rain the program wilt be­ held in the Town Hall. Institute Meeting July 29th The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held, in the Council Chambers on Thurs­ day afternoon, July 29th at 2.30 p.m. The Rev. E. M. Loney will be the guest speaker. The District President,. Mrs. F. Oster, Blyth will be present and will also address the meeting. Roll Call—My Favorite Flower. Miss. Margaret Anderson, hostess. Lynch will be served. All the ladies are cor­ dially invited to attend. OBITUARY ,/ ------- Mrs. W. A. Johns Wingham suffered the loss of a long and well-known resident in the person of Annie Elizabeth Westman, widow of the late W. A. Johns, who passed away early Sunday evening fol­ lowing a three weeks’ illness.. For a time she showed improvement but suf­ fered a stroke a week ago Sunday and another on Monday from which she gradually grew weaker. The late Mrs. Johns was in her 70th year, she was born at Barrie and came to Wingham. 60 years ago. In 1890 she was mar­ ried to the late W. A. Johns, who preceased her 14 years ago. Mrs. Johns was prominently active in Wingham United Church of which she was a member. Possessing a quiet disposition and a most kindly nature, she was loved and esteemed by a host of friends who deeply mourn her passing and extend sympathy to the sorrowing family who survive, Earl, of Toronto, Charles, of Montreal, Elizabeth, Marguerite apd Phyllis, at. home, and one brother, Harry West­ man, of Chatham. ' • ■ : ■ I ! The funeral was held from her late residence, John Street, on Tuesday afternoon, and was conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. F. Anderson. The pall­ bearers were; W, A. Galbraith*. Galbraith, w. A. Campb?iii G: W. Buchanan, H. F. Buchanan and R. H Lloyd. Interment was made in Wing, ham Cemetery. Friends from a distance who atten­ ded the funeral were, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Stanley, Reta and.Bert, and Mr. Ernest Buchanan of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Anderson of Pet- erboro, .Mr. Harry Westman, Chat­ ham, Miss Catherine Westmon, Lon­ don, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Gregory, Hamilton, and Mr. R. White of Port; William Robert Utting A former resident of Wingham passed away at his home at 18 For­ ward Ave., London, on July 6th, in the person of William Robert Utting,, after a lengthly illness. He was born in Norwick, England, fifty-three years ago, and came to Canada in 1911, and in July of 1934 he was married to Louisa Jury, of London, who survives him. In his early life Mr. Utting was a printer but later served in the Im­ perial Army in India, and in the Great War enlisted in the 33rd Battalion and Served in France with the 18t:h Bat­ talion and wks gassed at Amiens. He _ was a member of the Church of Eng­ land and the Byron Branch of the Canadian Legion. He is survived by his sorrowing widow, a sister, Mrs. Percy Harris, Wingham, and two bro­ thers, Charles and George, of Nor­ wich, Eng. The funeral was held from the Ev­ ans Funeral Home, London, on July 9th, and was conducted by Rev. Man- ley. The pallbearers were: H. How­ ard, J. W. Smith, Chas. Bleach, K. Young, B. Hoggcs, G. Knight, inter­ ment was made in Mt, Pleasant Cem-v etery. - ,