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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-08-04, Page 7WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGEWIVSThursday, August 4th, 1938 0 A wonderful bed; • clean, ejulet room/pleenmt, efficient ier- vice; end a friendly atmosphere- these whet you get, end ell ST. HELENS C0MF0RTo CAN YOU BUYT Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Jacques of Lakelet, spent Sunday with friends here. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. atLeslie Bolt, a daughter arrived their home. BLUEVALE you pay for, at tU Madbon-Ltnox. No frills—Just genuine comfort and consequently, genuine economy, An excellent location, with garage nearby. * MADISON AVE. AT GRAND CIRCUS PARK MK JS&tflM, (Intended for Last Week) Mr. and Mrs. R, M. McCallum Mount Forest and Mr, and (Mrs. Ernie Harris spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, John Gowdy, Mrs. Mary Brooks and Mrs. Falconer of Culross, spent Monday at the same home. Mrs. Curran of Owen Sound spent a day with Mrs. Wm. Weir, BLYTH of A large number of our citizens, spent Civic Holiday at Goderich. - The regular meeting of the Wom­ en’s Institute will be held on Thurs­ day, August 4th at the home of Mrs. Russel Richmond, tyith the Grand­ mothers' in charge of the meeting, Rev. A- W. Sinclair will give the ad­ dress. Dr. Clarence Wright of Toronto, and the Misses Wright of London, were visiting friends in this vicinity of the service in the United Church on Sunday morning when Mr. Clar- Miss Laurine Miller, student nurse 1 ence McClenaghan, of Whitechurch, at the. Stratford General Hospital,' was a week-end visitor at her home here. Mr. Alex. Murdie, of Toronto, was a week-end visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Robinson Woods. On his return on Monday he was accompanied by Mrs. Murdie who has been a visitor here for several weeks. Mr. R, C. McGowan and Mrs. Geo. Charter and family, of Blyth,'’were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Rutherford. Miss Florence McQuillin has re­ turned to the Stratford Hospital after spending a two weeks’ vacation at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fulton, Kenneth and Margaret, of Toronto, were re­ cent guests of their uncle, Mr. D. B. Murray. Mr. Ross Murray returned to Toronto with them to attend the Vet­ erans’ Re-Union there. Miss Anna Stuart, of Toronto, is spending her vacation at her home here. Rev. H. M, and Mrs. Wright and family have returned from a vacation spent at Leamington and Charing Cross. Members of tho1 Y.P.U. had charge was the special, speaker. Mr. and Mrs. George Swan Sr. and Mary McAuley, of Ripley, and Ruth McKenzie, of Stratford, recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Swan. Miss McKenzie remain- Mrs. Miss were John ed for a few days. Mrs. Hilda Miller, of Windsor, her sister, Mrs. N. A. Olds and son, Geo., of Detroit, are visitors with Mr. and Mrs. E, J. Thom and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller. SALEM Lloyd Weir of Newmarket, the holiday with his parents, Mr. spent Mr. and Mrs. W.' E. Weir. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Schreiver, Mr. Clarke Schreiver and Miss Johnston, spent the holiday with Mrs, Wm. Weir and other friends. Mr. and Mrs. John Gowdy spent a day recently/with friends at Mildmay. The Sunday School picnic which was held on Wednesday was a decid­ ed success. Mrs. Wm. Dane is at present with her sister, Mrs. Edwin Palmer, who is under the doctor’s care. We hope for a speedy recovery. during the week. Blyth Fair will be held on Friday and Saturday, September 16th and 17th. Messrs Frank and Gordon Elliott, Miss Gertrude Elliott of town, and the Misses Cluites of London, re­ turned home Sunday from a two week motor trip to Beardmore. They went by way of Chicago and returned by Sault Ste. Marie, making a stop at Callendar to see the quintuplets. The trip embraced almost three thousand miles and wag enjoyable throughout. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Rae and son, Kenneth, who were guests of the former’s cousin, Mrs. J. H. R. Elliott, have returned to their home in Tor­ onto. Mrs. Harold Phillips, who has been confined to her home through illness, is much improved. JAMESTOWN A DURO PUMPING SYSTEM . 5vill supply all the water your home needs, at the turn of a faucet. In addition, it will . make it possible for you to modernize your home with Emco Fixtures, so necessary these days to health and comfort. Water water No matter if it’s raining, snowing; blazing hot or be­ low zero . .. water is absolutely neces­ sary to one’s exist­ ence. But it is no longer necessary to carry it from the old fashioned pump. Mr. and Mrs. C. Stokes and Jean­ ette spent Monday with Kitchener friends. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hamilton and family were Kitchener visitors over the holiday. A number of families attended the Air Pagefant at Goderich over tine week-.end, some of which were the Wilson, Bradshaws, Graingers, Mc- Kerchers, Mr. Henning, Miss Savage, Miss Sangster, Mrs. Wade. Mr. Wallace Beckett, Toronto, was a guest at the home of Mrs. Fleming Grainger. • - Mrs. Ernest Karges and children are holidaying at the home of. Mrs. Stokes. Miss Ruth McKercher is holidaying with her cousin, Mildred Henning, at Wroxeter. We are glad to report Mrs. Annie Forrest is feeling much improved. Fmco Bathroom Fixtures and Fittings are. modern to the minute, mechanically perfect and finely finished. They will give years of satisfactory service and greatly im­ prove the appearance-and comfort of your home. The four pieces illustrated — Built-in Bath, Shower, , Toilet and Lavatory — with all Trimmings, ready for installation, cost only ~$142.50 (Soil Pipe, Iron Pipe and Fittings extra) Other complete Bathroom equipment as low as $83.85 z The Duro-Special Pumping System, complete with 30-gal. Galvanized Tank, 25 or 60 cycle Motor,_ has_ 3 Capacity of 250 gals, per hour and costs only $80.00’ DurO'Spoclal Ah© supplied for Gasolln* Engine operation 238 EMPIRE BRASS MFG. CO., LTD. Union Hamilton Toronto Sudbury Winnipeg Vancouver Take advantage of this Govern­ ment Plan to modernize yottf home With EJmco equipment Write for free booklet or see—* BELGRAVE -6 . A very enjoyable time was at the 10th line bridge when the Or­ angemen of North Huron and their families gathered together for a pic­ nic. The girls played a game of soft- ball and another was played by the men. Both games were enjoyed by the spectators. Following these gam­ es races were held for all. A picnic supper was enjoyed. Following sup­ per County Master Smith of Blue­ vale introduced W. J. Millar, Grand Master of Ontario West, who gave a splendid address on the work of the order. A large number of friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Walsh on Friday night in honor of their son, Cameron and his bride, for­ merly Miss Isobel Mustard. The ev­ ening was spent in social chat and dancing. A shower of many beautiful and useful gifts was presented to the youngcouple. The Chivari group presented them with a beautiful bridge lamp in memory of a former visit. Lunch was served by the ladies. Miss Mary Coultes, of Toronto, is visiting with her brothers, Charles and Albert Coultes. MiSs Dorothy Anderson of Weston is visiting with relatives here. Mrs. Belle Powers, of Rockwood, Was a visitor with her sister, Mrs. O. E. Taylor. Mr, Sam Young, of Lambeth, vis­ ited with his brother, Jas. Young, ih Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. George Pocock and children, of Lambeth, were-week-end visitors with relatives here. Miss Jennie Townend, R.N., who has beeri on the staff of University Hospital, Ahn Arbor, Mich., for some time, has been appointed Night Sup­ ervisor in the General Hospital, Corn­ wall, Ont, She left last week’for her new position. Rev. and Mrs, J, B, Towneud and Kay left on Monday for a holiday at their cottage at Point ‘Clarke. spent The five-day short course in Health Education sponsored by the local branch of the Women’s Institute, will be held in the school room of the Presbyterian Church commencing on Monday, Aug, 8th, at 2 p.m. Miss M. E, Misner, Reg. N., Port Dover, will be. in charge. The course will deal With “How to Care for Common Em­ ergencies,” The course is open to women of the community, The reg­ ular August meeting will be cancelled. A very pleasant outing was enjoy­ ed recently at the home of Mr, Har­ vey Johnston, Walton, when members of the- Johnston Clan met for their annual picnifc. Bountiful lunches were provided, and the day was spent in races, ball games and other sports. Officers elected for the coming year were as follows: President, Charles Johnston; Secretary, Jim Johnston; Lunch Com.: Mrs. John Wickstead, Mrs. Bert Johnston, Mrs. Cooper Ne- thcry; Sports Com.: Bill eacock, Em­ ma Johnston, Silas Johnston. J. C. Higgins took quite ill on Fri­ day while gathering cream for the Thompson Creamery. Donald Rob-1 ertson is handling his work. Friends I hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. J. W. Wettlaufer has purchas­ ed the stock of dry goods and groc­ eries from D. B, Lowry and will move his stock to Mr. Lowry’s store in the course of a few weeks. Rev. J, R. Greig and Mrs. Greig ac­ companied by Mrs. E. J. Sutton are spending the month of August at Pt. Clark. Next Sunday the pulpit of Knox Presbyterian Church will be occupied by Rev. J. K. West, of Monkton. Mr. and Mrs. S. Rolpfi, of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Alridge, Lois and Dav­ id, of Fordwich, are visitors with Mr, and Mrs. W. Mann, 'Mr. and Mrs.. George Thompson, George and Helen, and Mrs. Thomp­ son’s brother, Mr. Brock, of Guelph, enjoyed a motor trip this past week, through Northern Ontario, visiting at Sudbury, Sundridge,. North Bay and Callendar and paid a visit to see the Quints. w Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Davidson, of Oshawa, and Miss Mae Davidson, of Wroxeter, visited at the home of Mr. and1 Mrs. Walter S. Davidson. Miss Florence Fowler visited with Mr. and Mrs. McGuire at Beach O’ Pines. J. H. F. Timmins, Toronto, and Mayor Thos. E. Henry and Mrs. Hen­ ry, of Stratford, spent Sunday with Mrs. Mary Sanderson and family. Mr. Thomas Mathers, his son Bert and the Misses Viola and Pearl are on a motor trip to Green Bay, Wis­ consin, U.S. At the Straits of Mack­ inack they will meet the oldest dau­ ghter, Mrs. James Moses of Brus­ sels, who will accompany them on their trip. It is twenty years since Mr. Mathers and his family left Wis­ consin to make their home in Canada following the death of Mrs. Mathers. Mr. and (Mrs. John Geddes, Bel- gave, Mr. and Mrs. J. Fischer and Mrs. John Mustard and son Camer­ on, spent Sunday with Mrs. Robert­ son and Miss Martha Eraser. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Fraser, Bob and Dorothy of Morris, with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaw. family attended the Scott re-union on Monday, * Mr. and Mrs, Art Fields and child­ ren of Wingham, visited on Sunday with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Jos. Breckenridge. Mr. Robt Turnbull spent the week­ end with hjs friend, Miss Ethel John­ ston, 1st Line. MONEY James J. w. Mrs. TO LOAN MORRIS COUNCIL Minutes of Council, meeting held in the Township Hall on Monday, July 18th, 1938. Members all present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. A request for permis­ sion to operate a pool table in Wal­ ton was refused and a charge of Ten dollars per annum was fixed for the pool table at Mr. Fred Miller. Accounts: Howard Smith, making 21 tile $10.50; Six bags cement $3,90; F. M. Samis, fencing $7-90; Carl Oak­ ley, relief $10,00; George Edgar, sheep killed $2.00; Walter Jeffreys, sheep killed $11.00; Eli Casemore, sheep killed $9.00; Stewart Proctor, Inspector $4.50, Council will meet at the Township Hall on Monday, August 14th, 1938, A. MacEwen, Clerk, vacation at her home in Leeburn, Al­ goma. Mrs. Stafford Churcher and daugh­ ter Ruth, also Miss Lovisa Moyer have returned to London after spend­ ing a week at the home of Mr. M. Wild. Guests at the home of Mrs, Dodd over the week-end were John Bowden (Nee Margaret Mc- Donogh) and her daughter Miss Irene Bowden, Brantford, and Mr. Bruce Vogan of Arnprior, Visitors at the home of Mrs. Geo. Lott over ihe week-end were' Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lott of Toronto, Mr, Kenneth Lott and Miss Jean Wilk­ inson of Stratford and Mr, Arthur Bielby of Huntsville. Mr. and Mrs. G, T, Gregory and son Jack, have returned to their home in Cookstown, after spending two weeks of their vacation with Mrs. Geo. Mason. Mr. and Mrs, Gregory, spent twelve days motoring through southern States on first part of their holidays. as first mart* gages on owners* homes, and on good collateral securities Enquiries invited The Grey & Bruce Trust and Savings Co. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Henry Allen is visiting friends • in St. Marys. Mr. Herb. Fuller spent the holiday week-end in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Gord Currie spent the week-end in Toronto. Mr. J. H. Mitchell and Ruth were week-end visitors in Toronto. Dr. and Mrs. A. W, Irwin spent the holiday week-end in Cleveland. Mr. Jack Ross of Detroit is visiting with his friend, Bill Burgman. Mr. Sam Young of Lambeth is re­ newing acquaintances in town. Mr. James M. Wild and Miss Leila Wild are spending a week in London. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Forgie of Tor­ onto, are visiting at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mills of Ot­ tawa were visitors in town last week. Mr. and Mrs. Omar Haselgrove spent the holiday week-end in Lon­ don. Miss Verna E. Thompson is spend­ ing her holidays with friends In Tees- water. ’ Miss Lina Barber visited over the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Chas. Barber. Mrs. G. I. Campbell of Ottawa is visiting with her mother, Mrs. Chas. Barber. Misses Inez and Alta Finlay visited I over the week-end at their home in Gorrie. You owe your feet a pair of sum­ mer shoes—Buy now and save money at Greer’s Shoe Side. Mr. and Mrs. D. G. McLean of Wakaw, Sask:, are visiting with MV and Mrs. W. J. Henderson. Miss Margaret Davidson of Hamil­ ton, is spending a few weeks with her cousin, Mrs. W, J. Henderson. Mr. and Mrs. Richmond McCly- mont of Norwich, Conn., are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Robt D. Golley. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Rahlves of Tor­ onto are guests with the latter’s par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Galbraith. Mr. and Mrs. Wright and daught­ er of Hamilton, spent the week-end with his sister, Mrs. C. N. Merkley. Miss Helen Kerr and Mr. Donald McLaughlin of Toronto are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Davidson. Mrs. McRoberts and Mrs. H. J. Thompson are leaving this week for a two weeks visit with friends in Mil­ ton. Mrs. T. A. Elliott and sons of Ed- Cliff Gorley of Toronto is monton, are visiting with Mrs/. J. W. Do You Know A Freckle Faced Kid? If so, suggest to him that he enter the Canadian National Exhibition “Freckled Kids” competition to be held on Children’s Day, Monday, Au-1 gust 29. Of the tens of thousands of young Canadians that attend the be­ loved “Ex” on “Kids’ Day” there are bound to be a large percentage who are freckled and this innovation pro­ mises to be of ke'en interest. Eight European Powers Take Space at C.N.E. No less than eight European pow­ ers have taken space up to date, at the Canadian National Exhibition, Several of them for the first time. Czechoslovakia and Finland are back again and the new exhibitors include Germany, The Netherlands and Po­ land. Italy is also present after sev­ eral seasons of being without repre­ sentation. The minister’s wife, while calling on a member of the congregation, mentioned, with excusable pride, that her daughter had won the prize in a music recital. Her listener at once showed her fellow feeling. “I can understand your pride,” she said. “I well remember how pleased I was when our pig took the first prize at the agricultural show.” “Man, oh man, is that boy a tight­ wad! He thinks more of a nickel than he does of his reputation.” “Tight, nothing! That proves he’s smart. He knows his values.” MORRIS and Mrs. Alex McEwen areMr. visiting in Windsor and Detroit and attended the wedding of his grand­ daughter on Saturday. Mr. John Kerr spent a few days in London and Toronto. Mr. <___ spending a few! weeks with Mr. and Mrs. McEwen, 1st Line. Mr. and Mrs. Robt McClennan at­ tended the funeral of his uncle in Gray on Friday. We are sorry to heat Mrs. Alex Forest is sick and under the Doctor’s care. * Mrs. Robt McKinnon spent a few day with her cousins in Detroit and attended the wedding of a cousin on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Robt McClennan and McKibbon at their cottage at Kin­ cardine. ,Mr. Frank E. Madill and sister, Miss Irene Madill and Miss Mullin, of Peterboro were visitors in town last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell and daughter, Kathrine, and Miss Irene Davis, of Toronto, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Buchanan. Miss Ruby Newman has returned to her position on the local ell Tele­ phone staff, after enjoying two week’s j SPENCER Corsets, Girdles, Brassieres, Belts and Surgical -Corsets We Create a Design Especially for You. Representative ANNIE W. GIDLEY PHONE 84 BLYTH At home Wednesday and Satur­ day and by appointment. For weeks Egbert had practiced his-, one line in the school show and now- he appeared on the stage to deliver it. “Oh, sire,” he cried to the cruel’ King. “Oh, sire—I have beheaded the Queen!” • ,f The King grew very excited. “Yotf dope,” he exclaimed. “You’ve done it two acts too soon. You’ve ruined the whole dern show!” Joan, aged five, was speaking to her father on the telephone for the first time. At is was a little above her reach, her mother tipped the mouth­ piece down toward her. "Oh, don’t do that, mummy,” she exclaimed. “Daddy might fall >ut.” The Irishman was relating his ad­ ventures in the jungle. “Ammunition, food and whisky had run out,” he said “and we were parched with thirst.” “But wasn’t there any water?” “Sure, but it was no time to be thinking of cleanliness. it| 4 T. 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