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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-05-12, Page 7* ■ Thursday, May 12th, 1938 GORRIE O.n the Warden’s own Committee We have five experienced men To advise on knotty questions When submitted right to them. When we deal with education Livermore knows all the rules, How to give the children knowledge Who attend our county’s schools. Billy Saunders made a motion, Seconded by Teter Scotto For to cancel drivers’ permits Who get drunk and drive an auto. They were crowded in the courthouse Every Reeve there wished to speaki On some of the many motions During County Council week. The new Warden, Wilmot Haacke, On the throne of Huron was placed By John Eckhart and Costello, After an exciting race. Roily Grain will find the gravel For our splendid County roads, Helped by Feagan and tMcWhinney, And T. Roy will count the loads. Johnny Bryans is the chairman * Of the Huron County Home, Taking care of needy people, Who to poverty have come. J. M. Roberts writes the minutes, Erskine handles all the dimes, . Jack Scott makeg some clever speeches Showing how to make good times* Then we have the Children’s Shelter, Davidson has charge of that, Finding homes for friendless children Flaying on the matron’s mat.. Reeve McNall was next behind him And received the second prize, Which is Criminal Justice Audit, He’s a fast one for his size. Mr, J. H- Hopper, of Wingham, preached a very interesting sermon on Sunday morning in the United Church here, Special music in keeping with, ” Mothers’ Day was rendered by the Choir, and the church was nicely dec­ orated by the Woman’s Association. There was ’also a beautiful basket of snapdragons, placed in the church in memory’of Mrs. James Bell, sent by her daughter, Mrs, M. Willis, and son Mr, John Bell and Mrs, Bell, of Kit­ chener, Mrs. Russel Grainger was a Tor­ onto visitor on Thursday last. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Shera spent Sunday with the latter’s mothers, Mrs, Ellis, in Guelph. ’ Mr. Carl Newton, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his brother, (Mr, R. G. Newton and Mrs. Newton. Misses Inez and Alta Finlay, of Wingham, spent the week-end at their home. here. Miss Helen Gibson, of Toronto, -spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs; T. A. Gibson. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Toner and baby, Howard,, of Toronto, were week-end guests of the former’s parents, Mr. •and Mrs. A. E, Toner. Mr. ‘and Mrs. Anthony Holt, Lis- towel, spent Sunday at the home of their son, Mr. and iMrs. Clifford Holt. W/' Mr. and Mrs. Ira McLean and ^children, Marilyn and Donna, Brus­ sels, and Mrs. Agnes Earls, of near Wroxeter, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. King. Born—On Sunday, May 8th, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Farr, a (daughter. Mr. Harold Hyndman, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hyndman, Mr. Sterton Ashton spent a few days this week at his home here. Miss Ruth Fydell, of Tara, spent the week-end at the parsonage. Rev. F. J. Fydell took charge of services in the United Church at Grand Bend on Sunday. Mrs. F.Dowdell and children, Audrey and Eleanor, of Toronto, * were week-end visitors with the form­ er’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Hynd­ man., Miss Blanche Irwin, of Toron­ to, also accompanied them and spent Sunday with her parents at Belmore. Mrs. Wylie, who has spent the past four months with her son, Rev. Geo. Wylie, in Benmiller, returned to her ■home here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ashton and little daughter, Beverley, of Markham, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Anson Ruttan. Miss ■ Janet Watson, Mr. Carson 'Watson also Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Wat­ son and baby, spent Sunday with their mother in Brussels. Mrs. Rumsey, of Toronto, was the guest ■ of her brother, Mr. Elgin Montgomery and • mother, over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. S. Bricker, Jack, Mrs. Dane and family, oDFordwich, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter KOPSimson. Mr. and Mrs. Jam.es Edwards and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Edwards at Belmofe. Miss Ella Farrow spent Sunday With her parents in Brussels. • Mr. and Mrs. Janies Graham and daughter, of Toronto, spent the ^week-end at the home of the formers father, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graham, and Miss Margaret Graham accom­ panied them to the city where she will spend a couple of weeks. Mrs. O’Neil spent a few days this Week. with relatives in Atwood’. Mr. and Mrs. Leary, of Mitchell, Werfe recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Dawson. Mrs. P. Kaine spent a few days last Week with relatives in Detroit and Windsor. Miss Esther Dungey and Mr. Doug­ las Leary, of Mitchell, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bolton. Mr. and Mrs, T. Thompson, Wing­ ham, spent Sunday with Mi*, and Mrs. Chas. Lawrence. Those attending the annual meet­ ing of the Synod in London this week are: Mrs. EL V. Holmes, Mrs. C. Taylor and Rev. A. H. O’Neil, from here, also Mr,. Isaac Gamble and Mr. Geo. Hubbard, of Fordwich, and Mr. Wesley Paulin, of Wroxeter. LONDONERS TAKE GAS RAID SHELTERS SERIOUSLY T v A TV- v J vv • • ,....... w gtf WB HURON COUNTY COUNCIL 1938 But the motion was defeated By the Reeves who like a snort, Figuring this was a matter For decision by the Court. JI Peter Scott heads the Committee That looks after farmers’ needs, T.B, and reforestation, Cleaning grain and killing weeds* Love in a garden is a very old- LEFT) since shelters to protect ag- fashioned phrase as far as modern ainst gas attacks from the air have London is concerned. It’s a case of become popular for big gardens and “love in a gas-house” ^Ul’PER i small. Civilians were shown a meth- od of converting existing cellars into shelters recently. To get the proper “feel,” they wore gas masks while en­ tering and leaving (LOWER LEFT). Indicative o.f the need of some such protection is the warning of Council­ lor Speticer Orgel of London and now in Canada, that a bomber takes but seven minutes to fly from the Eng- lisli coast to Piccadily. Councillor S. Orgcl announced, among other things- —that no gas masks have been pro­ vided for English babies. They can be had for children two years up, and extensive fitting trials * were held (LOWER RIGHT) to get exact siz­ es before they were turned out by the thousands. But infants must be re-! moved from attacking zones to Among the scores of shelter types to which they might be taken is one shaped like a tent (UPPER RIGHT) for use at camp or on the beach. But Councillor Orgcl claims lignite bombs can pierce 15 feet of solid concrete before blazing with intense heat. If the courthouse needs repairing, Or improvements to the jail, We all look to To attend to Reeve Bob Turner all detail. have duties W.M.S. HEAR PRES- BYTERIAL REPORT MONUMENTS at first coat Having our factory equipped with the most modern machinery fur the exe­ cution Of high-class work, we ask you to See the largest display ofmohu- mehts of any. retail factory in Qntario. Ail finished by sand blast machines. We import Ml our granites from the Old Country quarries direct, tft the tough. You can save alt local deni* , o era’, agents* and middleman profits by '•/ seeing ns. . Ea X Skelton Sr Son at West End Bridge-WALKERTON The regular meeting of the W. M. S. of Gorrie United .Church was held in the ’Sunday School room May 5th. Mrs. R. H. Stevens was in charge of the program. The president, Mrs. R. Ashton, presided • throughout. The theme chosen was “God in Nature.” Miss Evelyn Stevens, acting pianist, opened the meeting with quiet music and the leader read the hymn “This is my Father’s world.” After singing the hymn “For the beauty of the earth”, Mrs. L. Ruttan led in prayer. Readings were given “God dwelt within my heart” by Mrs. H. Ashton, and “The Harbinger” by Mrs. R. H. Carson. A very splendid paper "God dwelling within us” was given by Miss Evelyn Stevens, extracts being taken from a book by Rev. L. Weath­ erhead. Thoughts were emphasized of how God speaks through nature and through our friends, guiding us. God comes close to us in many ways and in going out into the land and touching other lives in service we draw near to God and God comes near to us. Miss Stevens also Sang two Verses of “I’ve found a friend, ’ O such a friend,” the last two verses 1 being sung in unison. A very splendid report of Huron ‘ Presbyterial held ih Exeter was giv- : en by Mrs. (Rev.) Fydell, and many ' interesting items were recounted, 1 MrS. R. Ashton then read a leaflet on • “Peace,” and Rd in prayer. Mission- dry chosen for special prayer, Miss Wellwood. It was decided to pur- • chase a new book “Through Mission­ ary Windows.” 'the Roll Call was answered by a thought on Flowers. Meeting closed with the Lord’s Pray­ er in unison. Marshall, when they gathered to spend an afternoon with Miss Kaine before her departure for Fort Frances where she intends residing. The ladies quilted a quilt during the afternoon after whjch the president, Mrs. Holmes, spoke a few words, and Mrs. G. Foster read the following ad­ dress: “Dear Miss Kaine; The members of St. Stephen’s Church Woman’s Auxiliary have learned with much regret of your de­ cision. to make your home in new sur­ roundings, and we felt we could not let you depart without one more ga­ thering and social time together. We wish to assure you that we have, al­ ways enjoyed our many years of fel­ lowship with you tn church and W. A. work. Your willingness to assist in alj the activities couple with your kindly and happy disposition has been an inspiration to us and to our soc­ iety. We ask you to accept this small gift as a remembrance of the many happy gatherings we have had togeth­ er, and we pray that the Master’s richest blessings will ever be show- . ered upon you, We want you to come back to see us, where a warm wel­ come will aways await you. Signed on behalf of your W friends, Edythe Holmes, Pres. Isabel C. Taylor, Sec’y. A lovely lunch was then enjoyed by all. The L.O.B.A. met on Thursday ev­ ening last when they spent an evening with Miss Kaine and also presented her with a lovely gift prior to departure for Fort Frances. WROXETER ,A. her AUXILIARY MAKE PRESENTATION A very pleasant afternoon was spent by the Women’s Auxiliary of St. Stephen’s Church, Gorrie, Monday afternoon, at the home of Mrs. Wm. Mr. and Mrs. Horman Brandon "and daughter, Norina, of Toronto, spent Sunday with Mr. and Stocks. Mr. and Mrs, Leslie of Oshawa, were week with Mrs. Robb McLaughlin. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Martin daughter, Eleanor, of Weston, Mrs. Robert McLaughlin, ■end visitors,. nod and Miss Eleanor Douglas, of Lebanon/ spent the week-end at the home of Mrs. John Douglas. Mrs. M. Sellers, who has been a re­ cent Toronto visitor, returned home on Friday accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hetherington, Toronto, who spent the week-end with iMr. and Mrs. Sellers. , Mr. and Mrs, Ira McLean and fam­ ily, of Brussels, were visitors at the home of Mrs. Agnes Earls during the week-end. Dr. W. A. and Mrs. Spence, of Tor­ onto, and Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Rann and family of Brussels, were Sunday visitors with iMr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann. Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hemphill spent the week-end at their, cottage at Dy­ er’s Bay. Mr. ,F. Kitchen, who has been .a patient in Wingham Hospital, return­ ed home last week! .Mr, J. H. Wylie has purchased Mr. A. Meahan’s house and will get pos­ session shortly. Mrs. R. G. Berkinshaw, of Toron­ to, has been visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F, Kitchen. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Smith and Miss Lyal, all of Galt, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Walker, of Fordwich, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. Miss Margaret Durst, of Clinton, and Misses Vera and Agnes Durst, of Ingersoll, were week-end visitors at the home of their parents, Mt. and Mrs. I. Durst. Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Lynn and fam­ ily, of Howick, were Sunday visitors at the home of Mrs. Jas. Edgar. . Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Rae and child­ ren, Waterloo’, were week-end guests of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. W, Rae. • Mr. and Mrs. Jqc Barnard, Ailsa Craig, visited over the week-end with Mts. John Gibson and other friends. Mr. J, H. Wylie, D.D.G.M., paid his official visit to Wingham Lodge on Tuesday of last week. Mr, Roy Calloway and Mr. Wm, Brown, Aurora, were Saturday guests : at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James McBttruey. Miss Annie McButncy of Wingham, was also a week-end guest at the McBurncy home. Mr. and Mrs. Alkin Rann and fam­ ily, Brussels, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann. Women’s Missionary Society The May meeting of the W.M.S. will be held in the school-room of the Church on Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. Mrs. Stutt will have charge of the devotional period and there will be a report of the recent Presbyter? ial held at Exeter. All the ladies of the congregation are cordially invited to be present. Mother’s Day Service United Church Sutfday School Ser­ vice was well attended when Moth­ er’s Day was observed. Spring flow­ ers made the school room very at­ tractive. Following out the printed order of service, the superintendent gave the address “The Life of Moses” in a very interesting way. Mrs. C. McCutcheon contributed a solo “Mo­ ther O' Mine,” which was enjoyed, A The Executive Which they handle with great care,. L. E. Cardiff is the chairman And directs the business there. v Special Service May 22nd There will be special service in the United Church both morning mid ev­ ening, May 22nd. The Bi-Ccntenary of John Wesley’s awakening will be celebrated. The young people of the congregation under the leadership of the is Mr. B. music. "Rural Cooke, will have charge of Sunday next. May 15th. Life Sunday.” Fourth Line Circle Fourth Line Circle held theirThe meeting on Wednesday of last week at the home of Mrs. Ward Sharpin. A quilt was quilted. During the busi­ ness period, plans were made to hold a concert in the school on the even­ ing of May 24th. The main feature will be a debate “Resolved that the world would be a better place in which to live if cars had never been built.” Tea was served at the close of the meeting. OBITUARY Jeanette A. Ritchie gloom was cast over this com­ munity on Monday evening of last week when it learned of the sudden passing of one of our highly esteem­ ed citizens in the person of Miss Jeanette Ann Ritchie. Following a critical operation some years ago the deceased had been in failing health, although much of the time able to go about. On Monday she Was as well as usual but in the early evening suffered a severe attack which caused her death. Miss Ritchie was born in North Dumfries, Waterloo County, a daugh­ ter of the late James and Margaret Henderson Ritchie. With her parents she came to Howick, when a young child settling on the 17th Concession. In 1907 with her mother and brother, she took up residence in Wroxeter. Having lived in this community most of her life, Miss Ritchie had a wide circle of friends by whom she was dearly beloved. She was a mem­ ber of the Presbyterian Church, a fine musician and when health permitted gave of her talent generously to com­ munity and church. Our sympathy is extended to the i remaining members of her family, Thomas and Margaret (Mrs. Alex­ ander (McKercher), both of Wroxeter, Eleanor (Mrs. McLaughlin), Winni­ peg, Bessie (Mrs. Frank Sanderson), Toronto, and Tyndall, Wingham. The funeral was held at the home on Wednesday afternoon, service be­ ing conducted by Rev, Mr. Leggat, who spoke ott the words “Therefore we are always confident, knowing that whilst we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord and willing rather to be absent from the body’1 and to be present with the Lord” 2 Corinthians 5: 8-8, quoting at the close Tennyson’s “Crossing the Bat”, favorite verses of deceased. Interment was made in Wroxeter Cemetery, the pallbearers bqmg few* art, Tyndall and Allan McKercher, nephews, Messrs. Frank Sanderson, Scott Inglis and W. H. Arkelt. Lots of others in the Council, All of whom are good and true, Always seeking Huron’s welfare In whatever they may do. —Taxpayer No. 2, Blyth. An Indian in the northern part of Michigan returned for the third time to buy half a dozen bottles of cough syrup. Druggist: “Someone sick house?” Indian: “No sick.” Druggist: “Then what on this cough syrup for?” Indian: “Mm—me likeum cakes.” at your earth all on patl- ‘‘Poppa, what a millennium?” “Rastas, dat is de same thing as a centennial, ’cept it’s got more legs.” Special Bargain EXCURSIONS TO ALL STATIONS IN WESTERN CANADA Going Dates DAILY MAY 17 to 28, 1938 Return Limit:, 45 days. Ticket Good To Travel in Coaches Excursion tickets good in Tourist, Parlor and Standard sleeping cars al­ so available On payment of slightly higher passage fares, plus price of parlor or sleeping car accommodation. 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