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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-06-16, Page 84hEATKL M’Uv p^Dflu JtLxcept M&turclciy Saturday Night, Two Shows 7.45 and 9.45 p.m. Gospel Tent WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, June 16th, 1938 The ladies of the Langside W.M.S are holding their regular monthly meeting at the manse here this Wed­ nesday. Mrs. David Kennedy, Annie and Pete, Mr. and Mrs. Lome Durnin and son, of St. Helens, arid Mr. and Mrs, Harry Tichbourrie, of Goderich, attended the Kennedy picnic at Wat­ erloo on Thursday last. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Falconer and sons visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack McIntyre, of Langside. ,Miss Bertha MacKay of Stratford spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hector MacKay. Mr, Robt. McClenaghan and Clar­ ence, Mr. Frank Henry and Mr, T, H.1 Moore were in Paisley on Friday at­ tending an Educational convention of school trustees. Mr. George Kennedy attended a sale of stock at Dutton on Friday. Miss Flora Coulter is supplying at S.S. No. 9, Kinloss, this week for the teacher, Mr. Tom Wilson, Miss Coul­ ter is home from Stratford Normal and out of twenty-one examinations, she was exempt from trying nineteen. She has been hired by the trustees of Browntown for the coming year. We congratulate her on her success. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Moore spent a day last week at Kincardine with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hockley. A bad accident happened last Wed­ nesday morning at the farm of Mr., Jack Johnston, who was having a bee to shingle his barn. Mr. Wallace Conn, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Conn, was climbing the ladder with a rope and creepy, and when about ten feet from the ground, the ladder started ;to slip over. Rather than fall on his back on a stone-pile, he jumped, landing on his heels. Both ankles were broken, and his heels ter­ ribly bruised. After an X-ray in Wingham,‘he was taken to Victoria Hospital, London, to Dr. Ramsey, a bone specialist, who put the injured feet in casts, this week. Miss Nellie visiting with Mrs. Leask McGee. Little Miss Phyllis Moore, daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Moore had her wrist severely cut with broken glass one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ab McQuillan and Mr. and Mrs. George Garton and son motored to Waterloo on Thursday to attend the Kennedy family picnic. Mr. and Mrs. S. Cross and family and Mr. Jack McLean, of Walkerton, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McLean. Mr. John Mowbray, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mowbray, Catharine and Mc­ Kenzie, were in Teeswater on Sun­ day attending the funeral of the for­ mer’s brother-in-law, Mr. Daniel Mc­ Kenzie, who passed away when driv­ ing his car on Thursday afternoon. A son of the late Mr. an^l Mrs. Alex­ ander McKenzie, of Culross, only one son, William, of Teeswater ,is left of the family of eight children. He was buried in Teeswater Cemetery, the funeral service being held in the’Un­ ited Church. This community extends sympathy to the bereaved wife. iMr. Fred Davidson, of Wingham, completed well-drilling operations on the farm of Mr. Wm, Robinson last week. After going through 80 feet of rock, and down to the depth of 140. feet. When he had drilled over 100 feet, he lost the cable, and had to start a second well. . " Brick Church held a very success­ ful social on Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. 'Kilpatrick, of Exeter, spent the week-end at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Mason. Mr. and «Mrs. Cecil Wheeler and family, and Everett Robinson, of Mor­ ris, and Mr. and Mrs. John Kilpatrick and family, of Lucknow, spent Sun­ day with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. Anniversary services at the United Church brought many visitorts on Sunday, among whom were, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Barbour arid family, of St. Helens, with Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan. John and Lawrence Taylor of E. Wawanosh, at the home of Mr. W. R. Farrier; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Alton and family, of Ashfield, with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tiffin; Miss Greta Hudson, of Lucknow and Miss Olive Kennedy- with Miss Mildred McClenaghan; Mr. Harry McClen­ aghan and family with Mi*. Wm. Bar­ bour; Miss Anna May Carrick with her father, Mr. R. Y. Carrick;, Mr. and Mrs. George Coultes, „ of E. Wawa- nosli with their daughter, Mrs. John Gaunt; Mr; and Mrs, Jack Henderson of Paramount,with Mr. and Mrs. M. Ross; Mr. and Mrs. Perrie Penning­ ton and family, of Turnberry, with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tiffin, A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the manse, at White- m SI by Rev. J. Bollock, on Satur- mc>rrlir«at 9 ■ Miss Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 16th, 17th, 18th VIRGINIA BRUCE MELVYN DOUGLAS In “Arsene Lupin Returns” The story of a reformed gentleman crook, who re­ turns to his old habits, and provides a thrilling evening of entertainment. Also “Leon Errol Comedy” and “News” . Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, June 20, 21st, 22nd ------Double Bill------- GENE AUTRY (The Singing Cowboy) In “Git Along Little Doggies” POLLY MORAN ALISON SKIPWORTH “Two Wise Maids” Gene Autry again returns to the Lyceum with his action and songs, and story of the old west. On the same bill is a comedy picture featuring two famous comediennes. . T WHITECHURCH on of pathy to the bereaved wife and fam­ ily. Master Billie Purdon returned to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aldin Pur­ don last Sunday after visiting for the past few weeks with his grandmother, Mrs. Goyeau, of Leamington. Miss Jean Coulter, R.N., of Lon­ don, is spending her holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Coulter. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Marion and fam­ ily, of Goderich, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Inglis spent the week-end with relatives at Guelph and Mr. Mac Inglis went to Hamil­ ton to see his wife, who has been in the I-fospital there for some time. Mrs. Robt. Phillips, of Goderich, spent the week-end with Mrs. J. Tif­ fin and Mrs. W. R. Farrier. Rev. Henry Martin, of Chapleau at­ tended the Conference of the United Church in Toronto last week' and vis­ ited here with his mother, Mrs. Wm. Martin. Many will be interested to know that his daughter, Esther Mar­ garet, was married on May 24tli at Warren, to Mr. Bert Dixon, son of Mr. and .Mrs. J. Dixon, of Warren. Splendid anniversary services were held in the United Church here on Sunday with Rev. H. George Wylie of Benmiller in charge, who preached morning and evening to large con­ gregations. The choir rendered spec- This community was shocked Thursday to hear of the passing Mr. James Wilson, owner of the lumber mill here for the past twenty- five years. An elder in the Presby­ terian Church, and a Superintendent of the Sunday School, and a trustee of S. S. No. 10 .for many years, he had served his community and his Church to the best of his ability. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson, of Culross and 65 years of age, he leaves to mourn him, his wife, formerly Euphemia Ferguson, two sons, James, who worked with his fa­ ther in the mill and on the farm, and Tom, teacher of S. S, No. 9, Kinloss; and two daughters, Miss Merle, R.N., at home, and Miss Agnes, R.N., of Whitby Hospital. Also one brother, Dr. Thos. G. Wilson of Bay City, Mich., and four sisters, Mrs. Thos. Powell, of Stratford, Mrs. J. W. Scott of Detroit, Miss Hannah Wilson, R. N., of Bay City, and Miss Frances Wilson, of Wingham. All of his fam­ ily, brothers and sisters, with their husbands, were here for the large funeral, which was held from his late resdience on Saturday, with his pas­ tor, Rev. J. Pollock, conducting the services at the house and at Wing­ ham Cemetery. Mr. Wilson will be j greatly missed in church and com- I munity and this district extends sym- ial anthems and quartetees for the ■ '■ W ■ ■ ■ He is expected home McGee, of Toronto, is her parents, Mr. and A*’? All n The Park, Wingham. 'etings Every Night for Two Weeks, June 12th to 26th Week-Nights— 8 p.m. Sunday Nights—-8.30 p.m. Welcome. No Collection. Speaker—John M. Martin, Euphemia Rintoul, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Alec Rintoul of West Wawanosh, became the bride of Ralph Purdon Cameron, son of Mr. and Mrs, Albert Cameron, of Ash­ field. His sister, Miss Jean Cameron, and lier brother, Mr. Wm. Rintoul, were the only attendants. The happy couple leftfor a motor trip to Powas- son and North Bay. On their return they will reside on the groom’s farm on the 10th Con. of Ashfield. On the Wednesday evening previous, the Handicraft Club of St. Helens, of which the bride was a member, met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ewart McPherson and presented her with a miscellaneous kitchen shower. This community extends best wishes fo'r a long and happy wedded life. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Boyd and fam­ ily, of Palmerston, spent Sunday last with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Ken­ neth Weaver. , Waddell - Caskinet ® A wedding of interest to this com­ munity was solemnized at the Roman Catholic 'Church, Teeswater on Tues­ day, June 14th, at 8’ A. M., by Rev, Father K^wkins, when Miss Rose Cecile, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ra­ phael Caskinet of Kinloss Twp., be­ came the bride of Joseph Edward Waddell, eldest son of Mr, and Mrs. John Waddell of the 4th Concession of Kinloss. The bridal attendants were, Miss Gertrude Caskinet and'Mr. Alec King of Culross. A reception was held in the Forester’s Hall, Lang­ side on Tuesday evening for the brid­ al party, who will reside oh the grooms farm bn the 4th of Kinloss. This community extends best wishes for a long and, happy wedded life. Mrs. John Craig spent the week­ end with her aunt, Mrs. John Coulter of Rochester, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patterson, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Rich­ ard McWliinney of Dungannan and attended anniversary services there. Mr. Norman Welwood has been hir­ ed by Mr. Henry Godkin for the next three months. Rev. G. _M. Scott ’of Kincardine, who has been the lecturer at the meet­ ings held at Lucknow, Ripley, Ash­ field and Kincardine, held the final meeting in the Presbyterian church on Monday evening. His subject was "The Bible and Christian Religion in Commection with the Young People’s LIMITED. OFFER ALL THIS THE GILLETTE 4^------- FONLY Training Course." Miss Grace Rich­ ardson was the Whitechurch delegate attended all the meetings. ,^r< Penson Sowter and Mr. Donald P^'cke of Clijiton viisted on Sunday with Mr. Clarence MpCl^naghap, BELGRAVE very successful Garden PartyA was held, at Brick United Church on Friday night when a goodly number sat down to a splendid supper which was served in the church shed and later gathered in the church to enjoy the play "Behind the News" which was well presented by a group of ydung people from Bluevale United Church. Before the play was present­ ed ^nd also between acts music was furnished by an orchestra, from Bel­ grave, with Freda Jordan at the or­ gan, John and Kenneth Leitch, violins and Clarke Johnston, with guitar. There will be no service in Knox. United Church at Belgrave next-Sun­ day, June 19th, on account of the an­ niversary services at Bruck United Church when Rev. Jas. Scobie, Wilton Grove, a former pastbr, will be the special speaker. Mrs. Herson Irwin and son, Jim­ mie, spent the week-end in Toronto. Dr. Gordon StoneHouse, of Van­ couver General Hospital^ is spending a couple of weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Stonehouse. Miss Stella Nethery is home from Saskatoon for the holidays. The Belgrave Women’s Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. J. M. Coultes on Tuesday afternoon, June 21st, at 2.30. This meeting is in charge of the Convenors for Com­ munity Activities and. Relief, Mrs. J. M. Coultes and Mrs. J. S. Procter. The address will be given by Mrs. Jas. Michie. Current Events by Mrs. W. Armstrong. Community Singing. Roll Call, A Worthwhile Community Activity. Music by Mrs. Neil Mont­ gomery. Lunch Com.: Mrs. H. Proc­ ter, Mrs. J. S. Procter and Mrs. Mont­ gomery. All the ladies are invited to attend. Rev. J. B. Townend and Rev. Fy- dell, of Gorrie,. exchanged pulpits on Sunday. The Sunshine Cemetery Board have arranged for a Memorial Service to be held in the cemetery on Sunday, June 26th. The Brussels Band will be in attendance. The service will be in charge of ministers from Belgrave and Brussels. The service will begin at 3.00 and the committee suggests that the decoration of the graves be done before the service begins. A "Bee” will be held on the preceeding Wednesday, June 22nd to clean up the grounds. Mrs. J. B. Wray of Woodrow, Sas., is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. A.. Brandon. BLUEVALE J. a S. Wingham Baptist Church , Rev. E. M. Loney, B,Th., Pastor. i Sunday, June 19th1, 7 p.m. Subject; ^Elijah’s contest with the Religion of Baal on Mt. Carmel and our contest with Unit** arianism, Modernism and Russellism in the Wingham Baptist Church.” All Welcome. Miss Euphenis Rintal, 10th con., W. Wawanosh, near Fordyce, was united in Marriage on Saturday forenoon at the Presbyterian Manse at White­ church. Ralph is one of our popular and prosperous young farmer’s, and we welcome Mrs. Cameron to, her beautiful home in our community. The W.M.S. .of the Ashfield Cir­ cuit intend holding their annual gar­ den party on Friday, June 24th, at Blake’s Church. A good time and sup­ per for all who attend. The Misses, Melda and Hilda Lane motored from Orilla and spent the week-end ..with their parents, iMr. and Mrs. George Lane, Mr. and Mrs. Spence Irwin and children spent Sunday with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Robertson of Au­ burn. ” Miss Rosella Mullin, Mrs. Dr. Kaine of Winnipeg, Mrs. John Little, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nelson of Cour- ey’s Corners, and John Blake, Mafe- king, called on Mr. and Mrs. John Mullin Friday afternoon. Mr. Will Hunter, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George. Runter, and Miss Beryl Gardner, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Win. L. Gardner, were married on Saturday, June 4th. They will live on the farm, 12 con., We wish them happiness and prosperity. Mr. John Irwin, youngest son of Mrs. Irwin and the late Wm. Irwin of Belfast and Miss Nicholson, daughter of Mr. Angus Nicholson and the late Mrs. Nicholsin of Belfast. The Advance-Times, advertising $1.- 50; M. McDowell, salary as Assessor $70.00; John Taylor, grading $9,20; John Currie, grading $9.20; George Carter, Grading $9.20; H. Perdue, grading $2.60; John Purdon, guard fence $1.90; Cliff Purdon, guard fence $2,00; A. Cornelius, guard fence $1.70; Alex. Robertson, blasting ,80; Twp. W. Wawanosh, dragging $30.00; J. C. Purdon, operating grader $7.00; Chas. Robinson, crushing gravel, $236.50; Joe Kerr, trucking gravel $293.00; W. Walden, scraping $2.40, gravel $19.- 41; Leonard Cook, dragging $6.00; R. Vincent, dragging $2.00; R. Vincent, checking gravel $8.00; H. Buchanan, blasting material $2.16; S. McBurney, salary $89.20; W.' C. Cox, surveying drain $1.00; Sam Hutchison, repairs $1.50; R. Chamney, gravel $11.84; The Pedlar People, culvert $30.02. Council will meet again on Mon­ day, July 4th. A. Porterfield, Clerk. TURNBERRY COUNCIL BELMORE The Lord’s Supper was observed in McIntosh Church on Sunday. Mrs. Applebee, Glenannan is spend­ ing a few days with Miss Mary and Hannah Stokes. A reception was held on Thursday evening at Mr. and Mrs. McNeils in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James McNeil. The Institute meeting was held in the Community Hall, Wednesday af­ ternoon. Plans were made for the dis­ trict meeting held in June. The report of the convention at Guelph was giv­ en by Miss Marion Inglis. A bee will be held Thursday afternoon to .clean the Hall.|. Friends were present from Guelph, Hanover, Durham and Tees­ water. Mr. and Mrs. Eldin Purdon and lit­ tle daughter of Windsor are visiting at R. J. Douglas. The minutes of Council meeting held in Bluevale, May 23, 1938. Members all present. Moved by Wilton and Porter that the minutes of last meeting be adopt­ ed as read. Carried. The following letters were received and read: R. J. Jeffrey, Glenannan; J. McLedd, Clinton; County of Perth. Moved by Moffat and Breckenridge that By-law 48 be passed granting the Bell Telephone Co. Ltd., the privileg­ es asked for in their By-law. Carried, Moved by Breckenridge and Wilton that the Council resolve itself into Court of Revision on assessment Roll of 1938. Carried. The following accounts were paid: Roads $233.20; Relief $48.10; Sundry $160.08. Moved by Porter and Wilton that we adjourn to meet at Bluevale on Monday, June 20th, 1938, at 1 p.m. Carried. W. R. Cruikshank, ROSE SHOW -----IN — Wingham Council Chambers — ON ----- Wednesday, June 29th All entries must be at the Council Chambers, between 9 and 10.30 a.m. the day of show. Show will be open from 2 p.m. until 9.30 p.m. List of Prizes ROSES: 2 3 3 3 3 3 ____________ - _ . 3 H. T. Blooms, any color, in vase. 6 H. T. Blooms, any color, in vase. ,Specimen Bloom, H. T., shown in vase, length of stem, and foli­ age to be taken into consideration. Specimen Bloom, Hybrid Perpetual, Shown in vase, length of stem and foliage to be taken into consideration. Bowl or vase of Climbing or Rambler Roses, any color, arrange­ ment to count. Bowl or vase of Polyanthus Roses, single, arrangement to count. Bowl or vase of Polyanthus Roses, double or semi-double, ar­ rangement to count.Specimen Rose with finest fragrance, judged on basis of 60% for fragrance, 40 points for color, form, substance, stem, foliage and condition. t 6 fragrant toses, H. T. Or H. P., any variety, in vase, judged on basis of above No. i4. Best Rose in the show, to be selected from any entry. 1 Bloom H. T., white Of cream, named, in vase. 1 Bloom H. T., red, narned, shown in vase. 1 Bloom H. T«, Yellow, named, shown in vase. 1 Bloom H. T., Pink, named, shown in vase, 1 BlOOm H. T., Copper, named, shown in vase. Delphinium, 3 spiked. Delphinium, Best single spike, Pansies, Pest Collection of not mote than a dozen. Perennials, Best Collection, not over 8 blooms, Best Table Bouquet for Bride’s Table. Best Collection PeOny Blooms, not to exceed 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25* 26. 27. ■ga / CS£DMmdi£ I L Sa BUD^ COHTkinn | GET YOURS TO-DAY Omar Haselgrove’s Smoke Shoppe.. •^BeavesBo Bruth Mark}" INTERIORS EXTERIOR PAINTSprays Climbing Roses to be shown in vase. H, T. Blooms, white or cream, shown in vase. H. T. Blooms, red, shown in vase. H. T. Blooms, pink, shown in vase. H. T. Blooms, yellow, shown in vase. H. T. Blooms, copper, shown in vase. Women’s Institute Meeting The Women’s Institute enjoyed good meeting at the home of Mrs. N. Gallaher on Thursday afternoon with the president, Mrs. J. Wickstead presiding. After singing the Ode and repeating the Lord’s Prayer in uni­ son, the roll was called and some new suggestions were received for the year’s programme. The society de­ cided *to hold a course in Health Edu­ cation during the year, in August, if possible. Miss Hazel Mundell gave a report of the Girls’ Conference held at Guelph which carried out the theme "Personality.” She was impressed with' the growing popularity of the Conference and the opportunity it of­ fers young ladies of hearing lectures of 'the better type and the education received by the tours of inspection through the grounds and buildings. Mrs. Alice Aitken gave a talk on “Buymanship”, the talk included the buying of ready-mades compared With making at home.' The methods of buying and paying end a study of sheets and .pillow cases, standard household cottons.. After singing “God Save the King” Mrs. Gallaher and Miss Florence Wowler served re­ freshments, EAST WAWANOSH COUNCIL Council met on June 7th as a Court of Revision on the assessment roll, with all members present. Having been duly constituted as a Court, the Clerk reported that no appeals of any description had been received by him in the time stipulated for receiving same. It was then moved by Couns. Beecroft and Black that the assess­ ment roll be the authorized assess­ ment roll for 1938, and the Court of Revision be closed. * . Council resumed and ordinary bus­ iness proceeded with. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. The Dept, of Highways gave notice that the amount of expenditures on the road this season on which a sub­ sidy would be given must not exceed $4,500.00. A promise was given that the Usual grant of $10.00 would be forthcoming in aid of the Belgrave School Fair. The following accounts were paid: R. Grain, Reeve. Examined GLASSES FITTED /MODERATE PRICES R. A. REID R. Eyesight Specialist Wingham Office in WILLIAMS’ JEWELRY STORE Every Wednesday Morning 9 to Noon. Phone 5W. » nt ■■■ ■ Look for this number on the Wallpaper Insert in your Tele­ phone Directory. FREE PRIZE— *4 Gallon Floglaze Enamel June Lucky Number — 3949. ELMER WILKINSON FIRST CLASS Watch Repairing AT REASONABLE PRICES WILLIAMS THE JEWELLER • Official C. N, R. Watch Inspector. iMiss Florence Fowler visited ^in Seaforth On Friday and attended the Huron Deanery Conference held in St. Thomas Anglican Church. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Mowbray and family attended the funeral of their Uncle, Mr. McKenzie, at Teeswater, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Scott, Mt. and Mrs. James F. Scott and Miss Jean Scott, Seaforth, spent Sunday with Miss Florence Fowler. , Miss Doig, Miss Brown and Miss Naylor, of MoleSWorth, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Higgins. Miss Barbara Thynne spent last week with her nephew, W. H. Stew­ art, at Grand Valley. ASHFIELD Mr. John Mullin received word on Tuesday of the passing away of his cousin, Mrs. Thomas Perrigo, of Tor­ onto. * Mr. Ralph Caceron, 10th con., and R. & G. 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