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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-08-25, Page 7■:' ■' ' It ■ w HOWICK COUNCIL Fordwich, August 17, 1938 The Council met in the United Church Flail, according to adjourn­ ment, members were all present, the Reeve, J, A. Bryan'S, in the chair. Minutes of last regular meeting, al- $o Court of Revision on the McMich­ ael Drain, were read and on motion of Toner' and Strong were adopted. Moved by Winter and Strong that the Township Engineer be hereby in­ structed to have repairs made on ’Branch B of the Municipal Drain No. ,11, under Section 75 of the Municipal Drainage Act. Carried. Moved by Strong and Winter that the Hydro Electric Power Commis­ sion be hereby requested to cancel the contract-on Lot 22, Con. 4, How- ick Township, owned by John Holt, and that said cancellation shall date from 12 months hence. Carried. Moved by Toner and Baker that the contract of painting and repairing the ropf of flic Township Flail, Gor- rie, be awarded to George King, ac­ cording to tender, for the sum of $25. Carried. Moved by Strong and Toner that a steel culvert pipe, 16 gauge, 14 feet long’ and 18 inches in diameter, for use on the McMichael Municipal drain be purchased from the Pedlar People Ltd. for the’sum of $21.00. Carried. Moved by Winter and Baker that the Clerk be hereby authorized to no­ tify Alex. - Robinson that the fences he has constructed across South St., west of the county highway, must be removed at once as this street is re­ quired for travel. Carried. Moved by Baker and Winter that the road Supt. be hereby authorized to purchase five tons of Atlicide and use same for spraying weeds on the Township roads. Carried. Moved by Toner and Winter that the following bills be paid. Carried. W. C, King, bal. salary as Coll. 1937, postage and trips to Wroxeter $65.00, James L. Walkom, bal. salary as Coll. 1937 and postage $45.00; Unit­ ed Ch., Fordwich, rent of hall $1.50; Isaac Gamble, pt. salary as Clerk, $35.00; County Treas., hospital ex­ penses for Irwin Durst, $26.25; M. D. Irvin, funeral expenses for J. Harold Cook, $60.00; R. H. Carson & Son, hardware supplies $16.36; Dept, of Health, insulin from department .70; Wm. McElwain, sheep killed or injur­ ed by dogs $15.00; Fred Hambly, re­ fund on lighting Wroxeter rink, $23.- 74; Fordwich Comm. Assn., refund on lighting Fordwich rink $19.00; Relief, for month of July $14.39. Road Expenditures Cutting weeds, Archie Irwin $4.00, Ted Malone $4.00, Manford Irwin $4.00; Canada Colors and Chemicals Ltd., Atlacide $715.00; Pedlar People Ltd., culvert $242.78; J. W. Hyndman, trucking $24.00; Cutting weeds, Alvin Fitch $2.80, Roy Gowdy $3.00, Harry Gowdy $4.20; Wm. Wilson, repair to bridge $3.00, Wm. Wade, repair to bridge $1.00; David Walker, plank for bridge $1.50; John Montgomery, Supt. salary $88.00; Rich. Griffith, weeds, culvert and brushing $11.40; Allen Griffith, weeds $7.80; R. H. Carson & Son, for tractor $3.75; Frank Coles, cutting weeds $8.00; Joseph Floffle, spraying weeds $28.50; William Ed­ gar, cutting weeds $8.10; George Keil, cutting weeds $8,10; Norman Behrns, grant On wire fence $8.00; John Brown, Cutting weeds $7.00; Clifford Brown, cutting weeds $4'60; Elgin Montgomery, cutting weeds .80; Wes­ ley Chainbers, cutting weeds $4.00; Jas. McLeod, cutting weeds $2.00; Carman Bride, Weeds and Culvert, $6.00; Jas. Brears, weeds $1.40; Jas. Foster, weeds $1.20; J. Doig, weeds $3.20; Carl Ettinger, weeds and cul­ vert $7.80; Wm. Darcey, weeds $3.20; MONUMENTS at first cost Having our factory equipped with the most modern machinery for the exe­ cution of high-class work, we ask you to see the largest display of monu­ ments of any retail factory in Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines. We import all oUr granites from the Old Country quarries direct, in the rough. You can save all local deal­ ers’, agents’ and middleman profits by seeing us. E. J. Skelton Sr Son at West End Bridge—WALKERTON YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 Point Scientific Examin­ ation enables us to give you Clean, Comfortable Vision F, F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 118. Harriston News and Corrie Vidette Thursday, Algust 25tK, 1938 CANADIAN ANTHROPOLOGISTS TURN PAGES OF HISTORY ON INDIAN RUBBISH HEAP Edith Nash, who studied an- Beyond is the site Indian long house Mrs. thropology at the University of Chi­ cago, is a member of the party from the Royal Ontario museum, headed by her husband, Dr. Philleo Nash, now digging on the site of an old Indian village discovered recently in the vicinity of Aylmer. Most fruitful source of information on the' life of the long-dead native comes, out of the rubbish heap near the old camp. It was only a rubbish pile to the Indians Norman Ettinger, culvert $4.00. Moved by Strong and Toner that this Council do now adjourn, to meet in the Township Hall, Wroxeter, on the third Wednesday in September, or at the call of the Reeve. Carried. « Isaac Gamble, Clerk. RE-DEDICATE PRESBY­ TERIAN CHURCH beautiful re-dedicatory service held in Gorrie Presbyterian A was Church on Sunday morning, when the church was officially re-opened after being remodelled and re-decorated, and for which the congregation have the congratulations of the commun­ ity. Rev. Mr. Greig, of Bluevale, Moderator of the Maitland Presby­ tery, conducted the re-dedication, which was one that will long remain in the minds and hearts of all pres­ ent. The Pastor, Rev. Arthur Leggat, gave an impressive message to the large congregation, basing his text on 1st Peter, 2nd chapter, verses 3, 4 and 5. The evening service was equally as beautiful, with Rev. C. H. McDonald of Lucknow, Moderator of the Synod of Hamilton and London, also Rev. H. Watt, of Gorrie United Church, both bringing greetings and assisting in the service. The pastor’s evening text was found in the 27th chapter of Matthew, verse 29, and again giving the large congregation more food for thought on living their lives here oh earth in preparation for their Heav­ enly Home. The music for the day, both hymns and choir were well chosen, being very familiar and in keeping with the occasion. John Neilson sang as a solo “The Beautiful Garden of Pray­ er” at the morning service,* and at the evening service Miss Bernice Day and Clarence Sparling sang as a duet, "Have Thine Own Way, Lord.” The pastor read messages from ministers unable to be present. The congregation are indeed to be congratulated on the improvement of their church and the success of their Sunday Services. OBITUARY Robert J. Hueston There passed away at his late home early Sunday morning one of Gorrie s prominent citizens in the person of Robert John Hueston after an illness of several months' duration. lhe late Mr. Hueston who was in his 68tit war, had lived alt his life in Howick Township, farming for a number of who long ago inhabited the village on the outskirts' of Aylmer, but to mod­ ern savants it is an open book to the life of these natives. Carefully un­ covering the jumbled remains scient­ ists can clearly read the habits, fam­ ily life and food of a departed tr\be. UPPER RIGHT, workers digging in the rubbish heap, of the supposed and village. s years and moving to Gorrie some twenty years ago when he purchased a chopping mill, in which business he has been employed ever since, adding to his mill a large lumber business. The deceased was a member of the Gorrie United Church, from which church the funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, service being con­ ducted by Rev. H. Watt and Rev. H. O.’Neil and the Orange Order. Inter­ ment was made in Gorrie Cemetery. In 1900 the late Mr. Hueston was married to Margaret Sanderson, who predeceased him in 1925. In 1927 he married Eliza Weir, of Wingham, who is left to mourn the loss of a loving husband. Besides his widow, one sdn, Knowlson J., and a daugh­ ter, Vera (Mrs. C. E. Gregg) survive. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our apprec­ iation for the kindness shown by nei­ ghbors and friends during our recent sad'bereavement. —Mrs. R. J. Hueston and Family. GORRIE Sunday guests of Dr. and Mrs. Jas. Armstrong were: Mrs. '(Dr.) Arm­ strong and Mrs. Smith, of Mitchell; Mrs. T. Earl, Mr. Stanley Earl, of Willowdale; Mr. Thos. Weir and Miss Doris Sample, of Dungannon. Mrs. Thos. Bradnock is visiting with her friend, Mrs. (Dr.) McLean, at their cottage at Bruce Beach. Mr. Robert Curie, of Belmore, was' a rdeent visitor with his sister, Mrs. Alex. Marshall, and Mr. Marshall. Mr. George Edwards, of Ethel, is employed in Mr. Jas. T. Shera’s black­ smith shop owing to the ill health of the latter. We trust Mr, Sliera will soon be able to resume his usual work. Mrs. J. E. Magrath, Toronto, spent the past few days with her husband, Mr. Magrath, who has been voting his brother, Mr. Joe Magrath, for the past ten days. Mr, and Mrs. W. C. King and son, Earle, spent a couple of days in Tor­ onto this week. Mr, and Mrs. Carter McKee and family, of Galt, were week-end visit­ ors of Mr. George McKee. Mr. Harry Grainger, of Listowel visited his son, Mr, and Mrs. Grainger, last week. Mr. and’ Mrs. E. family were holidaying last week at Amberley Beach. Mr. and Mrs, Cameron Edgar spent Russel Grainger, a couple of days W. Carson and Sunday with friends at Ingersol. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. D. Breckenridge of Wroxeter. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Newton and family spent Sunday at Amberley Beach. During the week of August 21st, a Summer Vacation School is being conducted at the United Church at ■ Gorrie each morning until Friday for the children up to the age of 12. While no craft work is being attempt­ ed this year there are new songs for the children, a story hour and group and singing games. It got away to a good start Monday morning at 9.30 with an enrolment of 30. Mr. Welland Coulter of Pt. Arthur returned home on Saturday after spending the past two weeks with his uncle, Mr. FI. V. and Mrs. Holmes. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Holm­ es were Mr. ancl Mrs. W. J. Greer of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. T. McLaughlin and family, of Owen Sound, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hutchison, over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gallaher accom­ panied by Mr. Joe Higgins, were vis­ itors in Guflph last Saturday. Little Miss Phyllis Erskine, of At­ wood, is visiting her uncle and aunt, Rev. and Mrs. O’Neil. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Corrigan, of Belmore, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Marshall. Master Jasper Farrish is holidaying with friends in Hanover this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ray McIntyre and daughter?, Mr. and Mrs. J. Edwards and family spent Sunday at the lake. Mr. and Mrs. Besscrer, of Detroit, are guests of the latter’s sister, Mrs. J. T. Strong. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Farrish and fam­ ily also Miss Jean Heibcin spent Sun­ day with friends at Holstein. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Heibein and family spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Allie Lincoln at Glcnannaii. The Gorrie United Church Anni­ versary Service have been arranged, to be held on September 25th, with the pastor, Rev, H. Watt, as the speaker. Misses Betty and Pearl Andrews, of Toronto, are spending a couple of weeks with Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Black. Recent guests of Mrs. J. A. Day were, Mr. Baker, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. A. J. Lowery, Mr, and Mrs. Gerry, all of Brussels, also Rev. an,d Mrs. Poole and son, jack, of Detroit, who visited their cousin, Mr, Cecil and Mrs. Day. Mrs. son, (Mr at their also Day herPearl Kaine is Visiting . John Kaine and Mrs. Kaine home in Muskoka. and the former’s parents, Mr. Thos. Lovell. at the parsonage over the were: Mr. and Mrs. Cutler, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lovell family, of Haileybury spent the week­ end with and Mrs. Guests week-end Misses Dorothy and Mary and Bill Cutler. Week-end guests of Dr. L. N. and Mrs. Whitley were: Mr. and Mrs. T. Whitley, of Boissevain, Man., Mr. L. Herbert, of Quebec City, and Mrs. Riley, of Toronto. Mr. Milton Roadhouse, of Toronto, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gallaher. Miss Marion Woodcock left Friday last to join her mother in Toronto. Mr. M. D. Irvine spent the week­ end in Toronto. WROXETER spent H. Mercer one Head of the party now working on the buried Indian village is Dr. Philleo Nash, of the University of Toronto department of anthropology, Nothing discovered in the excavation of rubbish is too lowly to dismiss. Dr. Nash says. Even old, charred corn I cobs are preserved for future study. and and and * * there to La Rivere, Man., where she: is on the school staff. The many friends of Mrs. Robert Hupher learned with regret that she had broken a bone in her arm Mon­ day evening last. Mrs. Hupher was? visiting at the home of Mrs. Harvey McMichael where she fell resulting in the painful accident. She is tinder the care of Dr. I. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Shearer vis-* ited with friends at Teeswater Friday last, Mr. and Mrs. D, S. MacNaUghton and John, Mrs. John MacNaughtonfc London, also Mr. and Mrs, J. HL Wade, Fordwich, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, M. S, Aik'enheact; Bayfiield. Mr, and Mrs, L, F. McLaughlin and Miss Nellie McLaughlin of Oshawa, were week-end guests of Mrs. Robert McLaughlin. Mr.. Robert Stocks will have charge of morning service at United Church' on Sunday next. Mrs. Norman Brandon and daugh- ter, Norma, Toronto, spent last week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stocks. Mr. Brandon al­ so spent the week-end here. Mr. and Mrs. George Carter son, Kenneth, spent Monday Tuesday of last week with Mr. Mrs. Wm. Mundell. Mr. and Mrs. Alkin Rann and sons of Brusels, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann. Miss Minerva Higgins and her mo­ ther, Mrs. Higgins, spent the past week with Guelph friends. Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hemphill spent the week-end at their cottage at Dy­ er’s Bay. Miss Mary Gibson was a, week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hemphill. Mrs. Percy Rogers, Detroit, was a week-end guest at Mrs. George Paul­ in’s. Miss Edith Weir, of Salem, was a week-end guest of her grandmother^ Mrs. John Bush. Mrs. Carter, who has spent several weeks with friends here, returned to her home in Bateman, Sask., Friday of last week. Mrs. Charles Flind, of Whitechurch,, was a guest of Miss Mae Davidson last week. Mrs. Hind (nee Miss Hen­ ry) was formerly on the school staff here. Miss Aileen Schaab is enjoying two weeks’ holidays at her home in Elmr wood. Master Elmer Sheill, Wawsmosh, is spending this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James McBurney. o Miss Elsie Millar, Mr. Ed. McBur­ ney, Mr. and Mrs. J. McBurney, Jean and Jack, Miss Florence Fowler, Mr. Elmer Fowler and their guests, Miss Hilda and Mr. Frank Fowler, don, also Mrs, Jowett and Miss Jowett, Port Huron, motored to erich on Sunday and spent the Women’s Institute The August meeting of the W. I. will be held on Thursday, Aug. 25th„. at 3 p.m., at the home of Mrs. J. N, Allen. The Roll Call—A Tempting Dish for a Hot Day. Mrs. Spiers, of Brussels, the district president, will- be a guest of honor. Short talks on various subjects will be given by sev­ eral members. Refreshment com.: Mrs. J. Adams, Miss E. P, Hazel­ wood. have been in Detroit, returned home. Mrs. Selby Dodd and daughter, Elizabeth, of Beeton, visited last week at the home of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Sander­ son. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie McLaughlin and Miss Nellie McLaughlin, of Osh- awa, were week-end visitors with Mrs. Pobt. McLaughlin. Miss Vera durst, of Ingersoll, is holidaying at the home of her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Durst. Miss Isobel Wilson and Mr. Har­ vey Richardson, of Grand Valley, vis­ ited on Sunday at the home of Mr. ■and Mrs. P. S. Milligan. Mr. and Mrs. M. Sellers accompan­ ied Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hetherington to Toronto on a motor trip to Sault. Ste. Marie last week. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wray, of Tor­ onto, spent last week with the form­ er’s mother, Mrs. John Wray. Mr. Carl Hooper, of Montreal, vis­ ited recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Laurie VanVelsor. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McAllister of Grey visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Sangster on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gibson and family and Mr. Edward Gibson, of Hamilton, spent the week-end with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Wilson, Grand Valley, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Davey. Mrs. H. H. Mercer and children, of Markdale, spent one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Sanderson. Mrs. Wm. Edgar, of Fordwich, and daughter, Mrs. Clendennan, of Wal­ laceburg, visited on Sunday at the home of Mrs. Jas. Edgar. The Benmiller Girls’ Softball team paid a visit to Wroxeter on Friday evening when a good crowd was pre­ sent to witness the game which re­ sulted in a score of 11-7 in favor of Wroxeter. Miss Jolly Welton, of Kincardine, and Miss Beryl Wightman, of Clif­ ford, visited at the home of Mrs. P. Milligan, last week. Mrs. Lucelle Rann and sons, Jake and Barry, London, were guests of friends here last week. Mrs. J. Lovell, Mrs. Douglas Fras­ er and Miss Annabel Fraser spent last week with Ridgetown and Blenheim friends, Miss Fraser going on from i and daugh- have been Miss Rona VanVelsor day last week with Mrs. at Markdale. Mrs. Norman Brandon ter Norma, of Toronto, visiting with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Stocks. Friends of Mrs. Robt. Hupfer, of Turnberry, were sorry to hear that she suffered a severely injured shoul­ der last week as the result of a fall, while visiting at the home of her dau­ ghter, (Mrs. Harvey McMichael. Mrs. Percy Rogers, of Detroit, spent a few days here recently. Mrs. Geo. Paulin and son, Wesley, who Lon- Edna God- day. Mr. John Hupfer took a load of his ball team over to Harriston Saturday evening to see the Lady Greys and the Harriston Packers play a league game. All reported a good game. Mr. John Hupfer and Mr. Bill Hart spent the week-end in West Lome and London respectively. Miss Betty Hupfer returned with them after ft. month’s vacation. a. & ’i WAR STRENGTH OF WORLD POWERS COMPARED MAXIMUM MOBILIZATION BRITISH EMPIRE- UNITED STATES GERMANY JAPAN ITALY 20,000.000 13,000,000 13,000.000 8,000.000 SHIPS ARMY PLANES GREAT BRITAIN - —■ 581 It 2,900 UNITED STATES wfiattarfKh-i?3 | 4-84,000 lapj"--*2,400 GERMANY 139 III 2,118,000 -700 ITALY variLam. 291 2,000 JAPAN ^-4— 234*....WH 2,282,000 i,5oo President Roosevelt at’ Kingston pirc were threatened. This chart, the World Almanac from figures, pledged the aid of the U.S.A, if do- drawn to scale from Whittakers and the relative strengths of democracies^ mination of Canada by another cm- the World Almanac from figures and dictatorships. i.