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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-01-27, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxfeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27,1938 SCHOOL BOARD HELD INAUGURAL METTING w. F, Burgman Chosen Chairman for His Second Term, , The Trustees of the Public School Board held their inaugural meeting last week when the following appoint­ ments were made and the following committees selected for 1938: High School Board—Dr. F. A. Par- • . ker. Library Board—W. H. French, *- School Att. Officer—Chief George Allen. Sec.-Treas.—W. T. Booth. Chairman of the Board—W. F. Burgman. Finance Com.—W, F. Burgman, J. O. Habkirk, C. B. Armitage. Property Com.—A. J. Lockridge, Rev. J. F. Anderson, R, G, Gannett, -Dr. A. W. Irwin, N’ L. Fry, Purchasing Com.—N .L. Fry, Rev. J. F. Anderson, Gordon Kidd. It was decided that, as usual, mem- • bership be taken in the Joint Ontario School Trustees’ and Ratepayers’ As­ sociation. ■ - Financial Statement for 1937: Receipts Balance from 1936 ............$ Non-Resident Fees ............. Government Grant ............. Municipal Levy .._............... Sundries............................... 42.54 49.50 1643.82 9409.70 219.75 SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNUAL MEETING SOLUTION OF WORLD PROBLEMS St, Andrew’s Sunday School Officers. Elected Told by Dr. Blomgren HIGH SCHOOL OPEN LITERARY NEXT WEEK $ Expenditures Teachers’ Salaries ....a..........$ Caretaker’s Salary ............. ■Other Salaries .................... -Stationery ......................... Maps, Blackaboards, Lib­ rary ...—......................... Manual Training ................ Household. Science ............. Music .....’..............................’ Repairs ............................... Insurance ............................ Furn. and Fixtures ............. Water, Light and Fuel ..... Caretaker’s Supplies ........... Postage and Interest ......... Printing, Stat, and Supp. ... Athletics ......... .................... Agriculture .......................... Sundries ............................ O.S. Cheque 1936 Paid ... Balance ................................ 11365.31 7719.30 740.00 100.00 89.23 258.08 83.75 8.78 46.77 535.46 423.27 5855 649.31 134.23 10.06 72.22 4.00 41.66 10.47 77.60 302.37 $ 11365.31 OBITUARY E. Russell Bushfield On behajf of the citizens of district the Advance-Times extends sincere sympathy to Messrs. J. W. and C. W. Bushfield of "town, in the loss of their elder brother, E. ~ Bushfield,' of Fergus, who away on Monday last week. Mr. Bushfield was a well and highly respected citizen of Fergus where he carried on a milling, flour, feed and seed business. Surviving are his widow, Joanne; one son, Edwin; his mother, Mrs. Johnson Bushfield, Fergus; his two brothers, of Wing­ ham, and Norman, of Mitchell. ’ A short service was conducted at his late residence, Fergus, on Wed­ nesday by Rev. Dr. Bishop, followed by a church service at Zion United Church, Mitchell, which was also con­ ducted by Dr.z Bishop assisted by Rev. Mr. Gilmour. Burial took place in Woodland Cemetery, Mitchell. this Russell passed known Reeve Grain Hit by Puck On Wednesday evening last when a few of the County Fathers were attending a' hockey game in Goderich, the puck flew up over the screen and hit Reeve Roland Grain of Turnberry on the face with the result that he returned home with a black right eye. week RADIO LICENSES RAISED TO $2.50 Must Have License for Every Set Radio license fees will be increased 50c to $2.50 for the fiscal year start­ ing April 1, it was announced by Transport Minister Howe. The now regulations also provide that a separate license will be requir­ ed for each receiving set, the present arrangement permitting a license to cover a hemse and a car radio, being cancelled. The license increase will represent a net revenue of $050,000 a year to the Canadian Broadcasting Corpora­ tion, boosting to $2,575,000 its income from this Sodfce. HiA The annUal meeting of the and teachers of St. Andrew’s terian Sunday School was held in the Sunday School room of the Church on Wednesday evening, last week. .The following officers were elected, Superintendent—R. FL Lloyd. Assist. Supts.—W. H. Gurney and W. E. Hammond. Sec’y.-Treas.—H, F, McGee, • Librarian-—Miss -Anna Chittick. Assist. Librarian—iMrs. Jno, Fells. Flower Committee—Miss V. Mc­ Laughlin, Miss' Mary King, Mis§ An­ na Chittick. Cradle Roll Supt.—Miss Mary Gra­ ham. Teachers:, Miss F. Wilson, Miss Mary King, George King, Benson Hamilton, R. H. Lloyd, Miss B. Gra­ ham, Mrs. Kenneth MacLean, Mrs. R. H. Lloyd, Miss Audrey Reid-, Miss C. Isbister, Miss Jean McDonald, Miss E. Carter; Bible Class teachers, Rev. Kenneth MacLean; Miss V. McLau­ ghlin. officers Presby- LOCAL DANCE CLUB GETS UNDER WAY Last Thursday night saw the inno­ vation of The Wingham Swing Club. During the course of the evening the following officers were elected: Pres., John P. McKibbon; Vice Pres., Vera Fry; Sec’y., A. B. Adams; Treas., Carl McKay; Dance Committee: Bernice Mundy, Margaret Currie, Geo. King, Jack Sturdy, Harry Posliff, Ken Som­ ers, Jack Herd. Invitations wc.rc sent out and mem­ bership cards were presented to all members present. Admission to mem­ bers upon presentation of their cards at each session. Played Organ on Sunday Mr. Jack Herd officiated at console of the organ at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Stinday. Entertained Choir Following the United Church choir practice on Thursday night Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wilkinson entertained the choir in the church parlours to a de­ licious supper. On High School Board iMr. Miller Proctor was re-appoint­ ed for a 3-year term to the Wingham High School Board by the County Council. Another appointed by the County Council to this board was W. H. French for a term of one year. Dr. F. A. Parker was re-appointed for an­ other year to the Board by the Public School Board. the Held Hospital Bridge The Women’s Auxiliary to the Gen­ eral Hospital held a successful Bridge in the Legion Rooms at the Armour­ ies on Thursday afternoon. The win­ ners for bridge were: 1st, Miss Mc­ Callum, 2nd Mrs. Art Wilson; for Euchre, Mrs. George Olver. Fifteen tables were present, and following the play a delightful tea was served. Kincardine Wins Bonspiel A one-day Bonspiel was held at the Curling Rink on Thursday. Ten rinks were entered, Kincardine, Belmore, Gorrie, Fordwich, and 6 local rinks. The winners were: Dr. McLeod’s rink of Kincardine, 3 wins plus 20; James Murray, of Town, 2 wins plus 13; G. Ingles, of Belmore, 2 wins plus 12; Donald Rae, of Town, 2 wins plus 11. Plans are now being made to hold another one-day spiel the second week of February. C. G. I. T. The regular meeting of the C.G.I.T. Was held on Friday night, with the President, Louise Thompson, in the chair. The meeting opened with hymn “Breathe on Me, Breath of God.” The opening ceremony of the C.G.I.T. was performed by the girls. A sing-song was then enjoyed by all. The worship period was opened by singing “This is my Father’s world,” after which a poem was read by Hel­ en Hammond. The Scripture reading Luke 10: 27-37, was taken by Jean Breen. The worship story, “The Boy Who Was Afraid of the Dark” was read by Louise Dore. The feature of the evening was a talk given by Miss Doris Fells on, her trip to Germany where she saw the Pageant Play* This whs a very interesting talk, and it was enjoyed by everyone. The meeting was closed with Taps and “Thanks for the Evening,/Comrades.’1 George Dewey Blomgren, aDr. widely travelled lecturer-preacher, has appeared three evenings at the Wing- ■ham Baptist Church. Reports,are ru­ mored everywhere that a large aud­ ience greeted the evangelist in his »ening service Sunday night. An thusiastical gathering heard Blomgren on Monday night tell story of his arrest in Rome by Mus­ solini’s blackshirts some years ago. claims Mussolini will be the fut- Will Be Held Two Nights, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 3rd and 4th. op- en- Dr. the He Dr. George Dewey Blomgren master of the Mediterranean. Theure conflict of the day. seems to be be­ tween Communism and Fascism and either one can and will work havoc to any nation it gets to control. Italy is step by step reviving the old Roman Empire. For a while it appeared as if she was going to use diplomacy instead'of as old Rome did when she used force. However, it is evident that she today is "using just .such means to accomplish her ends. But they all eventually will fail and fade until Christ will come to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. In Him rests the hope in a hopeless world; in Him is found our rest in this restless world. Dr. Blomgren will discuss the fol­ lowing subjects in his closing serv­ ices: Jan. 26th—‘Upper Rooms.” Jan. 27th—“A Place of Safety in a Crashing World.” Jan. 28th—“Why Go To Hell when New York is So Near?" Jan. 29th—“I Saw Lenin-Still Alive in Russia.” (Pictures on Russia). , Jan. 30th—11.00 a.m. “Blessings in Black.” 3.30 p.m.—“Miracles and More Miracles.” 7.00 p.m.—“A Square Deal or Pay Day Some Day.” Jan. 31st—"The War Drama of Orient.” Pictures on China. All meetings are held at 8 p.m. less otherwise stated. The Annual Wingham High School Commencement Exercises will be held in the Town Flail on Thursday and Friday evening, Feb. 3rd and 4th. This is the first time that this pro­ gram will be presented on two nights. This is being done so that all may have an opportunity of attending. Seats may be reserved for either nights at McKibbon’s Drug Store for 10 cents extra on or after Friday of this week. On Thursday night the presenta­ tions will be riiade, followed by the program. On Friday night, the Val­ edictory address will be given by Dwight Reid and the program sented as on Thursday evening. High School Orchestra, under leadership of Mr. G. A. Schatte, be present both nights. The program includes two plays, “The Fatal Quest” a tragic farce in three acts, and “When Anne Was Queen.” The Glee Club will present “May-Day on the Green” which in­ cludes songs and dances. There will also be a Demonstration of Physical Training by a group of boys and a Physical Training Gymnasium Table by a group- of girls. This program is "outstanding this year and a capacity audience should be present for both nights. APPOINTED CENTRAL ZONE MANAGER Mr, R, E, McKinney, former local boy, has been appointed Manager of the Central Zone for the Supertest Petroleum Corporation Ltd., covering the district from Kingston on the East, Woodstock and Niagara Penin­ sula on west, and north. , Mr. McKinney, and Bluevale boy, 7 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year COURTS TO TEST TEMPERANCE ACT Constitutional Validity and Applica­ tion of Canada Temperance Act To Be Tested. NEW RECTOR STARTS MINISTRY Rev, E, O. Gallagher Preached His Opening Sermons. the un- Institute Will Meet Jan. 27th The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday afternoon, January 27th, at 2 o'clock. The Home Economics Instructress of the girls’ short course will put on a demon­ stration at this meeting, and a mus­ ical programme will be given. Roll Call, A New Year’s Resolution. Mrs. W. Stanley Hall will be the hostess. Will the members kindly note that this meeting will start at 2 o’clock sharp. SHORT COURSE CLOSES FRIDAY Banquet Will Be Held Thursday Night. The students were in Household Man- and Cooking and of Norwich, assist- The Short Course in Home Econ­ omics and Agriculture under the sup­ ervision of Ian McLeod, Representa­ tive of the Huron County Branch of the Department of Agriculture, which commenced on Jan. 4th, will close on Friday noon this week. This course was a decided success as it had an enrolment of 49 girls and 24 boys. Miss Winnifred Maynard, Beach- ville, and Miss M. E. Clark of Tor­ onto, instructed in the Flomc Econ­ omics section, given instruction agement, Foods Sewing. W. L. Bishop, cd Mr. McLeod' in the Agriculture section. Instruction to this group was given in grains and seeds, feed­ ing and management of live stock, and the more common crops grown On the farm. It is interesting to note that With the exception of two days the boys’ section had mi attendance of 10® per cent. The Special speaker for the Banquet which will be held in conrioctiofi with the course on Thursday evening in the Council Chambers will be James Lattghl^hd, Extension Specialist from the Ontario Agricultural College, at Guelph. * North Bay on the Hon. G. D, Conant, attorney-gen­ eral of Ontario, announced the con­ stitutional validity and application of the Canada Temperance Act will be tested in the courts. Argument before ex- former Wingham has been with the the Ontario Court of Appeals is On Holiday' in Florida Dr. F. A. Parker left on Monday for a six-weeks’ vacation in Florida. Game Called Off Due to road and ice conditions the game between Wingham and Ripley Juniors slated for Monday night Ripley was postponed.i. Public School Receives Gift The Public School Trustees are Redmond School of at the High very grateful to Dr. R. C. for his gift to the Public a ten-volume encyclopedia. ■ ,u, Sprained Ankle Miss Doris G. Traill of School Staff, sprained her ankle while skiing on Friday evening. She was able to take her classes on Monday with the injured member taped. Barn. Couldn’t Take It With the thaw on Sunday and Mon­ day, the weight of snow was too much for the barn next to Nash’s Ser­ vice Station on the Diagonal Road. The upper front part was pushed out. Belgrave in Netroit News A Detroit paper runs a funny sign column and a sign that was seen it\ Belgrave by Mrs. Hazel Little, of was accepted and Lot Pontiac, Mich., published. It read "Picnics Get a of Ants Into a Jam.” Concert, Bluevale, Wed., Feb. 2 In aid of Ebenezer Sunday School. Jack Thynne will present a concert in the Foresters’ Flail, Bluevale, at 8 p.m., on Wednesday, February 2nd. Mr. Thynne has kindly donated his services as the Sunday school is in need of funds. Do not miss this ev­ ening of fine entertainment. Hockey Fans The Juniors take on Teeswater Friday night here, going, good so game. Next Tuesday night Brussels Intermediates play their return game here. Wingham need this game to be sure of a play-off position. Be on hand to cheer the team to victory. Found Pearls in Oyster Mrs." E. McLaughlin while having an oyster supper at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. L. Davidson, found two small pearls about the size of a pin head, in one of the oysters. While the pearls, being so small, are of lit­ tle value, they will make an interest­ ing souvenir. Jolly Time Literary The Jolly Time Literary Society of No,. 9 East Wawanosh, held their regular meeting on Friday night with a large number present. The follow­ ing program was greatly enjoyed: solos by Blanche Manto, Lois Bur­ chell and Frank' McKenzie; musical number by Mr. Collins; reading by Mrs. Lance Grain; play. “Copy” pre­ sented by George Taylor; Lawrence Taylor, George Carter, Bob Scott and Roy Pierce; tap dance by Vera Mont­ gomery; Journal by Helen Thomp­ son; Mouthorgan Band. The meeting closed with a few hours of dancing. on The Teesers are this will be a good I be- re- R. E. McKinney Supertest Corporation pratically since its inception 13 years ago. He went to Toronto 8 years ago and located the first station in that city and the great development of the company in that area is due to his untiring efforts and ability.^The company have decid­ ed to create three zone, East, West and Centre, and the management of the Central zone has been entrusted ■ to Mr. McKinney. Mr. McKinney’s many friends here will be pleased to hear of his well- earned promotion and on their behalf we wish him continued success. pected to be heard in May. The action, Mr. Conant said, is ing taken as the result of recent presentations made by the Ontario Temperance Federation. “This ques­ tion has been kicked about for a long time,” he said in making the an­ nouncement, “We want finality on it.” In the event of the Court of Ap­ peals holding the C.T.A. still consti­ tutionally applicable to those sections of Ontario where it first was applied, it would mean, it was believed, that the Ontario Liquor Control Act would have no further jurisdiction insofar as those areas are concerned. The Canad Temperance Act passed out of general operation in Ontario in 1889. It was applicable to counties as a whole. It was again taken up by the counties of Peel, Huron and Perth in 1914 and 1915. BOYS’ BAND TO BE ORGANIZED Attending Course at Sarnia Misses Marion Mason and Betty Collar are taking a three months’ course in Household Science at Sarnia. Bandmaster G. A. Schatte is very anxious to organize a Boys’ Band. To do this it will be necessary to have the co-operation of the parents. At present, the idea is this. Instruments may be purchased on an easy-pay- ment plan so that all boys who are desirous of joining will have an op­ portunity to participate. Mr. Schatte will give the boys free tuition. The practices will be held after four p.m. Will the parents please get in touch with Mr. Schatte or have their boy do so. Instruments will be on display in the Advance-Times office window toward the end of this week. Beginning his ministry in St, I’aul’s Church on Sunday, Rev. E. O. GalL agher, in a somewhat informal talk, discussed with the congregation some of the principals for •which he hoped, they would stand. After thanking the people for their kindly welcome of himself and family he pointed out that True Leadership does not draw people to the leader only, it must draw them past the lead­ er to the cause. It is the cause that counts. We are to stand for Christianity as a universal religion. Nothing matters except living faith in Christ of the kind that transforms the man so that the Spirit of Christ lives in him. This must be a firm uncompromising stand. We will stand for Christian liber­ ty. Jesus Christ, the church He founded and the things He stood for are the centre and sum of Christian­ ity. Why can not we gather people around that common purpose and let them think as they will about their theology. We ourselves do not wear a theological complexion. We will stand for an exclusive church. I dream of a church where those who are liturgically-minded may have all the symbolism they crave. Where those who are congregation- ally-minded may hear the preaching of God’s Word. And where the Quak­ ers who like, a reposeful silence where the whisper of God is heard in the stillness may have their form of wor­ ship, too. Why not? We stand for the abiding verities and experiences of the Gospel. We will proclaim the reality of the., living God, the Saviourhood of Christ and the available energies of the Spirit. WEDDINGS Attended Meeting of Mayors Mayor John W. Hanna attended a meeting of the Mayors’ Association which was held in Toronto on Wed­ nesday last week. The meeting dis­ cussed the relief question also the question that cities and towns should receive a share of the gasoline tax. Bridge Club Winners at the Wingham Bridge Club on Wednesday evening of last week were: North and. South: Mrs. W. H. French and Art Wilson, Mrs. W. H. Waram and George Williams, Mrs. E. A. Vanstone and L. R. Black­ wood, Mrs.-J. Mason and Ken Som­ ers. East and West: Mrs. A. Bishop and Dr. G. Ross, Mrs. Blackwood and Jack Mason, Mrs. H. Campbell and Mrs. G. Ross, Mrs. G. R. Scott and R. S. Hetherington. EVENING AUXILIARY MET LAST WEEK Had Successful 1937, Allocation Ex­ ceeded The Evening Auxiliary of the Unit­ ed Church held, its first meeting of the year last week at the home of Mrs. F. A. Parker. The meeting was in charge of Miss Minnie Barber, and was opened by a hymn, followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Miss Grace Parker then sang very sweetly "Tell Me the Story of Jesus.” Mrs. (Rev.) Anderson in­ troduced the new study book, “A New Church Faces a New World”, and in her usual interesting manner reviewed the first chapter, which told about some of the first settlers in Canada, the terrible hardships they had to suffer the first few years, and the fine and heroic work they did in establishing churches across the new country “from sea to sea”, an^l the great sacrifices they had to make to accomplish this great work. Mrs. W. A. Galbraith played a lovely piano solo, which was much enjoyed. The devotional leaflet “The Church of the Living God” was read by Miss Yvonne McPherson, After another hymn, the business was Conducted by (MfS. Webster, the President. A re­ port given by the treasurer, showed that the Auxiliary had a very success­ ful year, going considerably over its allocation. The meeting was brought to a close by repeating the Mizpah Benediction. A daiiity lunch was served, and a so­ cial time spent. Heads Lucknow Chapter Dr. Wm. Connell was last week in­ stalled as First Principal (Z) of Luck­ now Chapter, R.A.M. Had Head Cut Donald Lloyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lloyd, received a nasty cut on the back of his head at the Public School rink on Thursday when he fell, backward on the roller. It took sev­ eral stitches to close the wound. Don­ ald was back at school on Monday. Held Skating Party The United Church Sunday School held their annual skating party Tues­ day evening. There was a very large attendance not only of the younger' folks but of the grown-ups. Follow­ ing the skating a delightful lunch was . served in the Sunday School room at the church. The Little German Band played for the skating. 48th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Breckenridge of Bluevale, celebrated their 48th wedding Anniversary on Jan. 23rd at the home of their daughter, Mrs. W. Nicholson. It was also Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson’s 26lh wedding annivers­ ary. The family were all present, Mr. and Mrs. (Mae) Percy King, Turn­ berry; Mr. and Mrs. (Daisy) Alfred Hoopre and Daisy, Turnberry; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nicholson. It is in­ teresting to note that four genera­ tions were present, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Breckenridge, Mrs. Nicholson, Mrs. Alfred Hooper and Patricia. January Thaw Created Bad Roads Following the thaw on Sunday and Monday, road conditions in this sec­ tion were not so good. With the rain on Monday the " trucks and cars cut the roads all to pieces and the main street was the worst it has been in years. This condition did not exist long on the main street as the plow came through Monday evening and cleared off the street leaving piles of snow three and fournfeet high along] Cowan - McEwen Miss Olive McEwen, daughter of1 Mrs. McEvzen, Wingham, and the late Mr. J. D. McEwen, was married at Listowel, Wednesday, Jan. 19th, to Mr. Albert Cowan, son of Mrs. Cow­ an. and the late Mr. W. G. Cowan, Listowel, at the Manse of Knox Pres­ byterian Ch urch. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. E. Kelly, minister of the church. The bride wore a blue gown of triple sheer crep.e and a gold brace­ let. The couple were unattended. Af­ ter the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Cow­ an left by train for Wingham, where a wedding dinner awaited them at the home of the bride’s mother. The bride wore a costume consisting of a figured crepe dress, brown coat, and rust velvet hat for travelling. After a honeymoon in Western Ontario, they will reside on the bridegroom^ farm in Elma Township. King George to Broadcast Feb. 17 His Majesty’s voice will be heard in the United Kingdom and the Dom­ inions Feb. 17th when he speaks at a reception at the Guildhall by the Lord .Mayor of London, Sir Harry Twyford, in connection with the Na­ tional Fitness Campaign. His speech will be broadcast over national net­ works and picked up for BBC Empire short-wave broadcasts several times during the day. HOWICK SOCIETY NAMES OFFICERS Annual Meeting of Howick Agricul­ tural Society Held at Fordwich The 79th annual meeting of the Howick Agricultural Society was held, in the Fordwich United Church hall on Friday. There was a good attend­ ance of members present and the’sec­ retary-treasurer’s report showed the society to have a cash balance of about $80. The 1938 fair will be held in Ford* the sides. Men arc now busy remov* (dicli on Sept. SO and Oct, 1. The fol- ing those banks. h?iie back streets in town and the side-roads are very bumpy and rough as it froze during Monday night. Highway No. 4 is in good condition. Some who had their cats out Monday were forced to leave them down town and some cars were stranded for a while by the piles of slush pushed back by the plow, one in front of the Dominion store until afternoon when it was dug out. Tues­ day night a snow storm arrived, about 7 inches of light snow falling. I lowing officers and directors were el­ ected: president, George Baker; 1st vice, N. Wado; 2nd vice, Carrol Gregg; sec-treas., J. H. Rogers; dir­ ectors, A. W. Keil, Robert Graham, J. W. Strong, E. A. Fallis, Joseph Thomson, W. E. Patterson, Knowl* son Huoston, A. E. Toner, John Bry­ ans, John Winter, Thomas Lovell, H. Sparling; delegate to Fairs Associa­ tion, N. Wade; horn directors, Wm. Goggin, W. H. Gregg, R. J. Sander*, son, R. J, Hueston, Fred Taylor, ?■