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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-07-14, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Qorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 14th, 1938 .u.'.'.'.us? Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURER’S TOURNEY SUCCESS -Fifty Rinks Take Part — Nearly 150 Prizes Given 'The Wingham Bowling Club held •"a very successful Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Tournament Thurs­ day evening of last week. Fifty rinks took part in the play: Goderich 7, Lucknow 4, Hanover- 4, Teeswater 3, Brussels 3, Seaforth 2, Kincardine 2, Exeter 2,'and one from each of the following, Blyth, Clinton, Mildmay, iListowel, Stafford, Walkerton, Ches- .ley, Wroxeter, and 15 local. With the large entry it was- neces­ sary to use the Lucknow green as well. Three games of 10 ends were played and the following are the list of the skips of rinks that didn’t lose a game: W. Scott, Brussels, 3 wins rplus 23; Geo. Matheson, Goderich, 3 •plus 21; W. A, Miller, Wingham, 3 tplus 2'0; R. Wheeler, Goderich, 3 plus 17; A. Taylor, Goderich, 3 plus 17; | E. Millson, Stratford, 3 plus 16; M. W. Telfer, Exeter, 3 plus 12; B. Scar­ borough, Hanover, 3 plus 11. Four silver tea services as well as .a number of blankets and several oth­ er prizes were purchased by the club, •and the balance were donated. In all 144 prizes were given. The following are those who don­ ated, together with -what they don­ ated: H. L. Sherbondy, tray; Scales .& Roberts, pipe; Murphy's, toilet set; J. Mason & Son, lamp; W. A. Miller, 4 silver dishes; Patterson's, Toronto, -4 boxes chocolates; Patterson’s, Brant­ ford, 4 boxes chocolates; Robertson’s, Toronto, 4 boxes chocolates; Martin- Senour, Paint; C. Lloyd & Son, com­ bination door; Imperial Oil Co., gal. oil; Stewart Glove Works, 4 pair of gloves; Western Foundry, box stove; Howson & Howson, bag of flour; Wingham Manufacturing Co., toilet seat, cabinet and stand; United Far­ mers, 10 lbs. butter; MacLean Lum­ ber & Coal Co., 500 lbs. coal; North Eng Grocery, basket groceries; D. Kennedy, 2 chickens; Brown Bros., table and toilet seat; Fry & Black­ hall, 4 footstools; Gurney’s Glove Works, pair fine gloves; Reavie’s Ser­ vice Station, gal. oil; Holmdale Creamery, 5 lbs, butter; Merkley’s Garage, gal. oil; Red Front Grocery, basket groceries; H. F. McGee; 2 bags flour; Christie’s Grocery, flower bowl; D. Rae & Son, set of dishes;| McCallum Bros., jack-knife; Mc­ Avoy’s Drug Store, hot water bottle; Huron Motors, gal. oil; King’s, shirt; Greer’s Shoe Store, pair shoes; Neil­ son’s, Toronto, 4 boxes chocolates; 'Dominion Store, Basket groceries; Bondi’s, 4 watermelons; H. E. Isard & Co.; motor rug; Smith's Grocery, baskets groceries; McKibbon’s Drug Store, zipper key ring; Hanna & Co., shirt; A. C. Adams, bag flour; Capt. W. J. Adams, shirt; Williams’ Res­ taurant, box chocolates; Williams’ Jewelery, lamp and vase; R. A. Cur­ rie, smoking stand; Mundy’s, basket groceries; Mitchell Meat Market, 2 breakfast rolls; H. Browne, pair slip­ pers; Armitage’s, shirt; Homuth & Bennett, berry bowl; Rod. Campbell, flashlight; M. Johnson, gal. oil; Sam Trees, flashlight; Dunlop Tire Co., 50 ft. of hose; Hobbs Glass Co., mir- ' ror; Crawford’s" Garage, inner tube; Miss Graham’s Grocery, 2 brooms; Haselgrove’s Smoke Shop, box cig­ ars; A. J. Walker, lawn chair; Olver’s Grocery, baskets groceries; Seirite Store, set mixing bowls; Shellager’s, 4 sport shirts; iMachan Bros., silver spoon; Hydro .Shop, electric iron; Habkirk’s Barber Shop,' shaving cream and hair tonic; H. J. Fryfogle, lamp; Gibson’s Babery, basket groc­ eries; cash donations, Advance-Times $3.50, W. A. Miller $2.00, R. S. Heth­ erington $1.00, W. J. Clark 50c, Dr. W. M. Connell $2.00. The Bowling Club is indeed grate­ ful and appreciates the co-operation and assistance received from the mer­ chants, manufacturers and business men of the’town. To Teach at Stone Shcool Mr. J. B, Shaw of Moncrief, has been engaged as teacher at the Stone School, S. S. No. 4, Morris. BELCHING IS NO FUN Belching is disagreeable and often embarrassing. If yoti take a spoons­ ful of Bisiha-Rex in a glass of water after meals, yon can expel stomach gas quickly. Eisma-Rex acts four ways to .relieve acid-indigestion, Co to McKibbon’s, the Rexall Drug Store,, and ask for Bisma*Iiex. MASONSINSTAL NEW OFFICERS Wingham Lodge No, 286 A.F. & A.M. held their annual installation of officers last Tuesday evening. .The following were installed by W, J. Adams: I. P.M.—-Thos. Gilmour. W.M.—Fred Fuller, S.W.—Walter VanWyck. J. W.—A. B. Mitchell. Chap.—T. H. Gibson. Sec’y,—H. L. Sherbondy, Treas,—W. A. Galbraith. D.C.—A. Reid. * •S.D.—R. S. Hetherington, ‘J.D.—A J. Walker. S. S.—-J. H. Crawford, J.S.—J. R. M. Spittai. I.G.—A. Young. T. —Fred Carter. Goderich Airport Opening To mark the official opening of "Sky Harbor,” Huron County’s new airport, located just north of Goder­ ich, the newly formed flying club, will stage an air spectacle on July 30th and 31st. More than 30 civilian airplanes will visit here from Detroit and other Michigan State points on those dates. Good Flow of Water Reeve F. L. Davidson- completed his well drilling operations for the Holmdale Creamery on Friday. The well is of 4-in. size and 190 feet deep. It flows at the rate of 30 gallons per minute and when pumped will give 96 gallons per minute. The water is very cold having a temperature of only 46 degrees. Five Rinks At Lucknow Five rinks of local bowlers took in the mixed tournament at Lucknow on Monday evening, two of them getting in the money. The rink of Mrs. D. B. Porter, A. R. DuVal, Mrs. A. R. Du- Val and D. B. Porter, skip were sec­ ond, and Mrs. A, W. Irwin, Dr. A.; W. Irwin, Mrs. T. A. Currie and E. J-. Nash, skip came third. Girls Tie at Brussels The Wingham Girls Softball team went to Brussels on Monday evening for their first league game. Lots Of excitement was provided when an old fashioned Merry-go-round was staged. Only six innings were able to be played and the score resulted in a tie 24 - 24. The first home game will be played in the town park on Thurs­ day evening when Ripley will be their opponents. OBITUARY Samuel' Me Burney Mr. Samuel McBurney, a well- known and highly respected resident of East Wawanosh, died on Tuesday night, after a short illness. He was taken to Wingham Hospital Sunday morning suffering from the effects of a stroke. In his seventy-fifth year, he and Mrs. McBurney, formerly Annie Johnston,, had celebrated the 43rd an­ niversary of their wedding in June. He was the fourth son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam McBurney and with the exception of a few years spent in Turnberry, had spent all his life on the farm on which, he lived. Of a family of five boys and one girl, only one brother, Mr. Robert McBurney, E. Wajvanosh, and the one girl, Miss Charlotte McBurney, of Wingham, survive. Besides his sorrowing wife, he leaves to mourn him, ‘three sons, Milton of Windsor, Edward and Gor­ don at home, and three daughter, (Ella) Mrs. Greg Shiell of E.- Wawa­ nosh, and (Violet) Mrs. Alec Shiell I of Windsor, and Miss Hazel, at home, and eight grandchildren. All were present for the funeral except Milton who had been with his father Mon­ day, but who, on account of illness, was unable to be present on Friday, when the funeral was held from his late home on the 10th Con. to Wing­ ham Cemetery with Rev. J. Pollock, pastor of Calvin Presbyterian Church, taking the services at the house and cemetery. The pallbearers were six nephews: Adam McBurney, Robert McBurney, Alec McBurney, James McBurney, Ebner Ireland and Char­ les Showers, Those from a distance who attend­ ed the funeral were: Mr, Robert Mc­ Burney, of Fort William; Mr, Adatti McBurney, of Kingston; Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Nicholson and Mrs. Will Hop­ per, of Seafortlf,. and a great number of friends and relatives from Wing­ ham and Turnberry. The many friends of the family Tn this district extend sympathy to the family In their bereavement, AUTO ACCIDENT PROVES FATAL TO CURRIE WILSON Returning From Forsyth Picnic When Cars Crashed The sad news was received in town on Saturday night of the death of Robert Currie Wilson as the result of a car accident near Guelph. Currie who was a valuable employee of the Forysth Shirt Company at Kithcener, had attended a company picnic at Eden Mills that afternoon and was returning when his car and another driven by Ernest Hall, of Guelph, crashed at an intersection three miles from Guelph. The door of the car flew open and' he was hurled to the pavement, receiving head injuries from which he died in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Guelph, two hours .later. Currie was in his 39th year being born in Wingham in August 1899, the son of Mrs. Wilson and the late Dr. John Wilson V. S. He joined the staff of the Canadian Bank of Com­ merce here when he left High School, and eleven years ago resigned to take an important -position with the Forysth Shirt Co. In October of last year he was marired to Mary Eaton. Taking a very active interest in boys work in Kitchener he was elect­ ed last year as President of the Boy Scouts of North Waterloo and was made a member of the Doininion Council, He was a member of the Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Kit­ chener, and also of the Masonic and Oddfellows fraternities. Besides his sorrowing widow and mother, he is survived by two sisters and two brothers, Annie and Mrs. A. E. (Helen) Lanning of Toronto, Clarence of Winnipeg, ad Arthur of town. A memorial service was held at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home* at Kitchener on Monday afternoon, and was coducted by Rev. Mr. Stewart of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Following the service the remains were brought to his. mother’s home here. A public service is being held this (Wednesday) afternoon in the Wingham United Church at 2.30 p.m., conducted by Rev. J. F. Anderson and assisted by Rev. Mr. Stewart. The pallbearers 'are Geo. Fowler, T, A. Currie, Fred Walker, Jas. E. Currie, Jas. H. Currie and Jas. Wilson. Interment in Wingham Cemetery. KINCARDINE PLAYS HERE SATURDAY With the win from Teeswater on Saturday 'the locals improved their position in the Southern Group of the Bruce League. On Saturday of this week they are out to strengthen their position, when they play Kin­ cardine. The last time these teams met it ended in an 11-inning tie 2-2. Come out and see a thriller. Game called at 3.30 o’clock. Fractured Arm * We are sorry to report that Mrs. Janet Carson, Josephine Street, had the misfortune to fall on the stairs on Monday and fracture her left. arm. Moved -to Listowel " Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lewis, who were recently married in Toronto, moved to Listowel last week. Mr. Lewis has been a resident of Wingham for the past couple of years. Summer Shoes •— Give your feet a vacation in Greer’s summer footwear? New styles and best values at Greer’s Shoe Store. HOWICK FARMER CRUSHED BENEATH LOADED WAGON Lost His Balance When Team Bolted A fatal accident occured* in Howick Township on Saturday afternoon, when Charles Muir, aged 68 years, lost his balance when his team bolted. He was attempting to climb up at the front of a load of hay, when the team started to run he was thrown to the ground and crushed beneath the wheels of the loaded wagon. Morley Bell, who was also in the field ran to his assistance, but he was dead by the time he reached him. The authorities decided an inquest was unnecessary. The funeral was held from the home of his niece, Mrs, Chad. Hen­ ning, Lot 26, Con. C., Turnberry, at 3 o’clock on Tuesday afternon, Interment was made in Wroxeter Cemetery, EAST WAWANOSH LAD DROWNED Billy, Only Son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Blair Is Victim On Monday evening at about 7 o’clock, Billy Blair six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Blair, conces­ sion 6, East Wawanosh, met his death by drowning. The drowning took place in a creek near the sixth line school and not far from the Blair home. Billy, who is an only son, was swimming with a companion, Billy Nethery, aged 11, son of Mr, and Mrs. Albert Nethery of Eas.t Wawanosh, and the boys were ready to leave the water when Billy disappeared below the surface. The other lad, not seem­ ing to realize what had happened un­ til his chum disappeared from sight, ran homeward to bring help. He was ■met by Harry Black, who went to the bridge on the sixth concession road beneath which the boys were swimming. The boys were able to bring the body up from the hole into which the child had fallen. Neither lad, however, knew anything of arti­ ficial respiration methods. The boy’s body was removed to the Blair'home where Dr, W. M. Con­ nell of Wingham, attempted resusci­ tation but all attempts were unsuc­ cessful. Dr. R. C. Redmond, coroner, of Wingham was called, to the home and after viewing the body and hear­ ing the facts concerning the fatality, decided an inquest would not be nec­ essary. Death was attributed to drowning. The funeral service will be held at the residence of his parents, Lot 31, Concession 6, East Wawanosh at 2 p. m. on Thursday,1 July 14th. Inter­ ment in Blyth Cemetery. Camp Oxfords, Running Shoes, Tennis Shoes, Beach Sandals and Bathing Shoes — 59c to $2.49. Low­ est prices at Greer’s Shop Store. OBITUARY Mrs. John Black The pioneers of this district are passing away. Another was called home on Friday, July 8th, in the per­ son of Mary Anderson, widow of the late John Black, in her ’ 91st year. The deceased was born in Scotland near Glasgow and when a girl, of five years came to Canada with her par­ ents and settled at St. Helens. Sixty- nine years ago she was married in Wingham and with her husband took up farming on the sixth concession, of East Wawanosh, later moving to Wingham. / . • Mrs. Black enjoyed good health until about three years ago, since then she had been gradually failing, but was only confined to her bed for the past two months. Her husband predeceased her thirty years ago. , Two sons and one daughter sur­ vive, John of Detroit, James of Kal­ amazoo and Mrs. John (Margaret) Rogers of town, also four brothers and two sisters, John and Robert of Rudyard, Mich., Alex of Port Ar­ thur, Hugh of Montana, Mrs. James Palmer of Middlemarch and Miss Grace Anderson. She was a member of St, Paul’s Anglican Church and the service was conducted at her late residence, John Street, on Sunday afternon by the Rev. Mr. Eccleson. The pallbearers were: A. Finley, F. Carter, G. Baird, A Carr, R. H. Saint and R. Charters. Interment being made in Wingham Cemetery. Mrs. William Rabidue Following an illness of about seven months there passed away in Lower Wingham, on Wednesday, July 6th, Antia B. Potter, widow of the late William Rabidue. The deceased was born at Arthur and was married in Detroit twenty-eight years ago. Her husband enlisted during the Great War and after seeing service in France died in England. Since that time she resided in Toronto until about two years ago when she came to live with her brothers. She is survived by three brothers and a Sister, John and Charles of Lower Wingham, William of Bal­ moral, Man., and Mrs. Elizabeth Bar­ oque of Vancouver. The funeral was held from R. A. Currie’s Funeral Parlours on Satur­ day afternoon. The service being con­ ducted by Rev. Kenneth MacLean". The pallbearers were: G. Baird, G, Hawthorne, C. Phippem M. Foj^on, Alvin and Neil Potter. Interment was made in Wingham Cemetery. FIRE DESTROYS CHOPPING MILL AT MILDMAY Hanover and Teeswater Fire Brigades Respond to Call. A disastrous fire visited the village of Mildmay early Sunday morning. A chopping mill operated by Henry Hoefling was completely destroyed, while the home of Mr. Hoefling, ad­ jacent, , was also extensively gutted, The bakery store and residence of Ar­ thur Keelan on the other side of the mill is also almost totally in ruins. The fire, starting from an unknpwn cause in the mill, about 1 o’clock in the morning, gained rapid headway and the brick mill building was doom­ ed before the Mildmay fire brigade had much chance to work on it. Attention was set to the two dwell­ ing on either side and a call was sent in to Walkerton for help, the brigade responding promptly. When the Mildmay pumping engine ceased after an hour and a half of continuous operation and water pres­ sure was cut down. Calls for help were sent to Teeswater and Hanover by Mildmay authorities. The two brigades responded, Han­ over with its large new pumping en­ gine arrived in time to save the flames from spreading to other nearby build­ ings which if ignited would have caused a large portion of the main part of the village to fall prey to the fire. Buildings and contents are practi­ cally a total loss with insurance cov­ ering most of it. ORANGEMEN HOLD CHURCH PARADE Rev. E. M. Loney Delivered Address L. O. L. No. Tm? held its Annual Church parade on Sunday evening to the Wingham United Church. Nearly one hundred Orangemen were in the parade, the local lodge being aug­ mented by visiting brethern from nearby lodges. . Rev. Bro. E. M. Loney, chaplain of the lodge, delivered the address. Special music was provided, Mr. Frank Collar rendering a beautiful solo. To Pay Bounty On Dogs Kinloss Township Council at its last regular meeting decided they would pay a bounty of $5.00 to any­ one shooting a dog or dogs in the actual killing or worrying of sheep. Will Write Article's for Toronto Star R. J. Deachman, M.P., came to town last week at the conclusion of session of Parliament, and will leave for the West the end of this week. He will study the 'crop situation and I write articles on his findings for the * Toronto Daily Star. Re-Elected Zone Commander The annual meeting of this zone of the Canadian Legion was held in Clinton on Wednesday evening of last week. Zone Commander Kenneth Weaver, was in charge and was re­ elected for another year. Arrange­ ments were made for a zone drum­ head service parade at Kincardine on September 11th. Smart New Styles! Extra values in children’s colored and white shoes 59c, 75c, to $1.25. Greer’s Shoe Store. BROTHERS MEET AFTER 42 YEARS Forty-two years of separation be­ tween two brothers was ended at Welland last week" when Andy Glenn, Crowland, and John Glenn of Detroit, met each other. Neither brother knew of the other’s whereabouts during the long period, and Andy thought his brother had been killed in the Great War. The reunion came as the result of John Glenn endeavoring to find mem­ bers of the family. After searching through Walkerton, the birthplace of the family, he located Mrs. Robert Burgess, a sister, at Wingham, Ont Through the sister the two brothers communicated with each other. The two separated in 1896, when Andy,a youth of 16, sought adventure and fortune in mining. He worked in" copper and lead mines in Montana, gold mines in the Yukon and British Columbia, and later in the Northern Ontario gold mines, John, too, has led a life of hardy adventures in many parts of the con­ tinent. UNITED CHURCH W. M. S. MEET The monthly meeting of the W, M. S. of the United Church was held on Tuesday in, the Sunday School Room, Mrs, Greer presiding. After singing a hymn, Mrs, Wilson led in prayer, Miss Taylor read the Scripture lesson, based on Acts 17:26, the subject Racial Brotherhood, and Mrs. S. Campbell followed with the reading of the devotional leaflet on Missions and Missionary Work. Another hymn was followed by prayer with Mrs, Howson leading. Mrs. Gilmour, group leader for the day,-gave a synopsis of the conclud­ ing chapter of our study book “A New Church Faces a New World.” This book has been very interesting and instructive, giving us, as it has, facts about the work of our own Church. Splendid reports of the work ac­ complished during the six weeks just ended were then given. Mrs. Van­ Wyck, treasurer, reported an increase in the monies raised as compared with last year. Mrs. Campbell for Finance Com., showed a nice amount had been raised by each of the groups in the special effort being put forth in the group plan again this year. The Sup­ ply Com. have sent away six boxes of new and second hand clothing in­ cluding 15 new- quilts. Mrs. Howson, leader of the Visiting Com., reported some 64 visit had been made by the ladies who work with her. The next meeting will be held in September unless, as our President suggested, some members with a suit­ able lawn cares to invite the society for a picnic meeting in August. Mrs. Anderson closed with prayer after the singing of a hymn. In Toronto Hospital Mr. J. H. Christie was taken to St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, on Sun­ day, where he will undergo an oper­ ation. We hope .for a speedy recov­ ery. Clinton Hotel Is Sold Sale of the Rattenbury House, Clinton, which town has been without hotel accomdation for nearly a year, Was announced on Monday, to Mrs. McKenzie, of Shelburne, and a re­ modeling program will be started at once. An hotel has stood on the site of the Rattenbury for 80 years, the present building for over 30 years. It has always been know as the Rat­ tenbury House, but the plan now is to change the name. WEDDINGS Jefferson - Thornton A pretty wedding took place at the United Church Parsonage, at four o’clock on Saturday, July 9th, when Miss Alice Mary Thornton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George O. Thornton, became the bride of Mr. Hilliard Jeff­ erson, son of Mrs. Jefferson and the late Mr. John Jefferson, of West Wa­ wanosh, the Rev. A. V. Robb offic­ iating. The bride was gowned in tur­ quoise blue taffeta, with white acees- ories, and wore a corsage of Butter­ fly roses, and the bridesmaid, Miss Eunice Thornton, wore pink crepe. The best man was the groom’s friend, Mr. Gordon Robinson. Following the cerem.ony, a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, only im­ mediate relatives being present. After the supper,, the happy couple left for points East, the bride travelling in a printed dress, afld gray coat. On their return they will reside on the groom’s farm in Wawanosh. A host of friends wish them a long and happy wedded life. ■.... Carroll - Blair A quiet wedding was solemnized on July 2nd at the home of Rev. J. Kelly, London, former pastor of Colborne St. United Church, when Florence Laurine, Reg. N., daughter of Mrs. Blair and the late Wm, Blair, of Blyth,- was united in marriage to Alexander Carroll, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Carroll, of Sheddon. The Bride wore a gown of embroid­ ered paresant sheer over taffeta with white accessories and a corsage of talisman roses. Miss Florence Neth­ ery, of Toronto, was Bridesmaid gowned in white crepes with matching accessories and a corsage of butter­ fly roses. The groom was attended by Mr. Wesley Barker, of London. Mr, and Mrs. Carroll left on a short motor trip, the bride travelling in a blue printed sheer dress with while coat and matching accessories. On their return they will reside at 480 English St,, London. BAND STAND AND SCALES TO BE REPAIRED The regular meeting of Wingham. Town Council was held with all mem­ bers present but Mayor Hanna. A letter was received from Mr* Frank Vanner in which he claimed, damages for a suit which he injured by tripping over an iron grade on. M’inner Street, This was referred to the insurance company which carries the town liability for attention. A number of accounts were pre­ sented for payment which were pro­ perly certified. The report of the Fin­ ance Committee was adopted. Coun. Lloyd reported for the Street Committee that the grass had been cut all around town. His Committee has met at the United Church and had decided to raise a section of side­ walk to meet a step which had been installed recently. Dr. Stewart’s account had been set­ tled by the Committee. Reeve Davidson reported that the Engineer had advised him that the tar would likely be applied to Minnie Street on Friday of this week. Coun. a Hetherington reported for the Property Committee that the eave trough at the rear of the *Town Hall had been repaired, and that the Arena roofing materials had been bought from Fry & Blackhall Ltd., at a cost of about $68.00, and he thought that the cost of application would bring this up to about $100.00. Condition of the Bandstand was brought up and it was recommended by the Pro'perty Committee that this be torn down, and that a flat plat­ form on the ground be used for the rest of the summer. It was decided «o remove the supports from the ►randstand and set the platform on he ground until a new one can be built. Coun. Fletherington reported that the Inspector had visited the three local scales and that the C-N.R. scale and market scale had been condemn­ ed. He estimated that it would cost -about $100.06 to repair the market scale and about the same amount for the C.N.R. scale. He felt that a new scale should be purchased for the market scale to handle a capacity of about 1500 tons with an 18 foot plat- j form at an estimated cost of $700.00 but felt that this could not be car­ ried out this year. It was decided that the market scale be repaired for the • meantime but that the CN.R. scale be I closed and not used any more. j Coun. Hetherington reported that Mr. Cruickshauk had interviewed him with regard to arranging a room for J broadcasting at the Arena, and had. 1 also discussed certain improvements ! in the sound system. It was decided : that Mr. Cruickshank be asked to ! meet the Council at the next regular i meeting and explain his proposition. | Reeve Davidson reported for the Cemetery committee that he had three men working just now cutting grass and levelling the ground. Mr. (Continued on Page Four) Dance In Belgrave Friday, July 15th. Music by Jack Ernest’s Orchestra. Admission 25c. Car and Truck Crash A transport truck driven by James Hamilton, Listowel, and an automo­ bile driven by Herbert Hanan, Tor­ onto, crashed on a curve at Bluevale Wednesday night, and, while the ma­ chines were extensively damaged,, i both drivers escaped with a shaking up, County Traffic Officer Leaver re­ ports. , Windsor Ferries to Cease Detroit and Windsor ferries wilt cease operation at 11:30 p.m. July 18, Joseph A. Vance, Jr., Detroit, pres­ ident of the ferry company, announc­ ed Friday. The company and its pre­ decessors have been maintaining ser­ vice between the border points for more than 75 years. In pioneer days similar service was given by small boats and sailing vessels. The pres­ ent volume of traffic is not sufficient to support, all the existing cross-river facilities, Misplaced Comma Wall Street Journal: The wife of a. man who had enlisted in the navy handed.the pastor of a church the fol* lowing note: "Rex Vernon having gone to sea, his wife desires the prayers of the congregation for his safety,” The minister glanced over it hur* rledly and announced: “Rex Vernon, having gone to see his wife, desires the prayers of the. congregation for his safety.”