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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-10-06, Page 4JOtaoE ESK ‘1 o If cents a word per1 insertion, with a minimum charge of 25c. <f THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TiMES AUCTION (SALE—Of all Household Effects of Mrs. iM. Merkley, will be sold at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Merkley’s farm, 1 mile north of Wroxeter. Terms—-Cash. T. R. Bennett, Auctioneer, Mrs. Martha Merkley, Proprietress. FOR SALE—Double House, Victoria St, horse stable, good garden, also Double House John St. Apoly F, J. Mooney. FOR SALE—Lot No. 20, Concession 1, Kinloss Township, containing 100 acres. To close the estate of the late Mary Rice the above farm situate near Whitechurch is being offered for sale at a bargain price. Possession in order to do. Fall work will be given immediately. Apply to J. H. Crawford, Wing­ ham. :oraoi^======-iorao? of Lots 25 and 26, which lands are to the Agricultural Development described in- mortgage * number 9168 Board. On the said farm there is said to be erected a dwelling house with suitable farm buildings. The lands will be sold subject to a Reserve Bid. TERMS OF SALE: Twenty-five per cent of the purchase money to be paid down at the time of the sale, the balance to be. secured by a mort­ gage with interest at four per cent per annum. ■ . For further particulars and condi­ tions of sale apply to ,W. ERIC STEWART, K.C., East Block, Parliament Bldgs., Toronto, Ontario. Solicitor to the Mortgagee, DATED at Toronto this seventeenth day of September, 1938. FOR SALE OR RENT—By Novem­ ber 1st, Frame House, corner of Shuter and Alfred St., all conven­ iences. Apply to Mrs. H. J. Thomp­ son or Mr. E.- W, McRoberts. FOR SALE—Thirteen good pigs six weeks old. Apply Mrs. J. F. Churchill, Bluevale. Brussels phone .304. FOR SALE — Shorthorn bull 10 months old, also aged Shorthorn bull, Ed. McBurney, phone 602r22. MINK FOR SALE—dark, hardy pro- lific strain. Full information on re­ quest, inspection welcomed. Elmer Trick, 3% miles west of Clinton, Ont, R. R. 3, experienced breeder, MILDMAY Cider and Apple Butter cooking every Tuesday and Wed­ nesday until further notice. ’ Herr- gott Company, Mildmay, Ont. PLAY SAFE—Exchange’ that old windshield wiper for a new one. Genuine Trico Wipers for sale at Campbell’s Garage, Canadian Tire Products, Wingham. WANTED—Position as light house­ keeper for an elderly person by a middle aged widow. Apply Ad­ vance-Times, STRAYED PIG—On the farm of Wm. Robinson, 8th Con. East Wa- wanosh. Owner may have same by paying expenses. NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against the estate of Robert John Hueston, late of the Village of Gorrie in the County of Huron, Grain Dealer, who died on or about the 14th day of Aug­ ust, A,D. 1938, are- notified to send to J, H, . Crawford, Wingham, On­ tario, on ’Or before the 22nd day of October, A.D. 1938, full particulars of their claims in writing. Immedi­ ately after the said 22nd day of Oc­ tober, 1938, the assets of the said tes- taor will be distributed amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the execut­ ors shall then have notice. DATED at Wingham, this fourth day of October, A.D., 1938. J. H.> CRAWFORD, Wingham, Ontario, Solicitor for the Executors. lutes held at Listowel on Tuesday of last week. Little Miss Audrey Mee, daughter of Mrs. George Mee (nee Ethel .Hoo­ per) was operated on for appendicites in Listowel Hospital one day last week. We are glad to know she is peaking' splendid progress. ' Mr. and- Mrs. A, R. Wells and daughter Jean, Toronto, were wee­ end guests of Mr. ^and Mrs. G. A. Wearring, Miss Margaret Durst of the Clin­ ton Telephone staff has been spend­ ing a few days at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lynn of How* ick, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Jas. Edgar, Mrs. Lorne Kaake spent last week in Toronto where her Ileen is still a patient ren’s Hospital, The A.Y.P.A, of St. can Church are preparing a play en­ titled “Sis Perkins" which they plan on presenting in the Town Hall here on Friday, October 14th. Miss Rona VanVelsor of Weston and Miss Isabel Smith of the Bell Telephone Co., spent, the week-end with the former’s parents here. Mr. W. E. VanVelsor has made extensive improvement at his billiard parlors. Mr. and. Mrs. G. A. Wearring, Mrs. W. Maclean and Mr. Jack Maclean, Mrs. Vern Denny, Mr, and Mrs. J. Macleod were guests at the Schaefer - Gibson wedding in United Church, Fordwich on Wednesday, September 28th. LlW ♦ CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thompson wish to sincerely thank all their friends and neighbours for their expressions of sympathy, floral tributes and kind assistance in their recent sad bereave­ ment. ’ CARD OF THANKS Mr. Joseph Gamble and family wish to express their sincere apprec­ iation to their neighbours and friends, for their many kind acts and sympa­ thy extended during their recent sad bereavement. NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against the estate of Dora Hazel Powell, late of the Township of Turnberry in the County of Huron, Spinster, deceased, who died on or about the sixteenth day of August, A.D. 1938, are noti­ fied to send to J. H. Crawford, Wing­ ham, Ontario, on or before the eighth day of October, A.D. 1938, full parti­ culars of their claims in writing. Im­ mediately after the said eighth day of October, the assets of the Said testa­ trix wil be, distributed amongst the parties entitled, thereto, having re­ gard only to claims of which the exe­ cutors shall then have notice. Dated at Wingham, this nineteenth day of September, A.D. 1938. J. H. CRAWFORD, Wingham, Ontario, Solicitor for the Executors. NOTICE Voters' List, 1938, Township of Turn­ berry, County of Huron. Notice is(hereby given that I have complied with section 7 of The Vot­ ers’ List Act and that I have posted up at my office’in Turnberry, oft the 15th day of September, 1938,. the list of all persons entitled to vote in the said municipal elections and that such list remains there for inspection. And I hereby call upon all voters to take immediate proceedings to have ariy errors or omissions correct­ ed according to law, the last day for appeal being the 7th day of October, 1938. Dated. Clerk’s Office, the 15th day of September, 1938, . W. R Cruiksfnank, Clerk, Wingham, Ontario. MORTGAGE SALE Under and by virtue of the Powers of Sale contained in a certain mort­ gage, which will be produced at the time of sale, there .will be offered for sale by Thos. Fells, Auctioneer, at Public Auction .on Friday, the 14th day of October, 1938, at the hour of one-thirty o’clock in the afternoon at the farm of Edward Barnard, Blue­ vale, Ontario, the following property namely, ALL AND SINGULAR that cer­ tain parcel or tract of land and pre­ mises, situate, lying and being in the Township of Turnberry, in the Coun­ ty of Huron, being composed of the south-halves of I^ts 26, 26 and 27, in the 1st Cofieessipn with the ex­ ception of a road through the centre WROXETER Guests during the week-end at the home of Mr. and' Mrs. Ward Sharpin were: Mr. and Mrs. John Hill, Ione Murray and'Ross Clifford, Mr. Thos. Vittie, Gorrie, Mr.'and Mrs. Wesley Haskins, Belmore, Mr. and Mrs. Al­ bert Haskins, Gravel Road, Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Paulin, Wroxeter, Alex, McTavish, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dett- man and daughter, Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Chapman and daughter, Lavine, Mr, arid (Mrs. F. Grafton, Hamilton, Master George Grafton, who has spent the past six weeks at the Sharpin home, returned with the latter party to his home in Hamilton. Clark Sharpin who is working in Wingham, spent the week-end at his home, 4th line. Miss Gladys Weir spent Sunday with h'er 'parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Weir at Salem. Salem Anniversary United Church held one of successful Anniversaries on Salem its most Sunday last, when large crowds gath­ ered to worship. Rev. A. L. Sander­ son being the special preacher for the day. The Old glamorious its windows seasonable flowers, made setting for the service of Thanksgiving. “Unto the the opening hymn. Rev. Mr. Sander­ son spoke on “‘The Call to Advance" taking for his text Numbers 13-27. We came unto a land whither thou sentest us and surely it floweth with milk and honey. The choir contribut­ ed a fine anthemn “Let the waiting World Adobe' Him" and Mrs. C. Mc­ Cutcheon -add Mr. Vern Hupfer sang a duet, “(Drifting. Lead o.n Oh King Eternal was the closing hymn..In.the evening, Mr. Sanderson’s subject was “The Call to Crusade”. Stadup for Jesus, Onward Christian Soldiers and I am thine Oh Lord, were' the three fine hymns chosen. The choir again contributed to the beauty of the service by an Anthemn "Comrades of the Cross,” while Miss (Mae Donald sang a solo, “Only a little Way”.' The theme of both services was a call to go forth with fMtK'TriTHrWps of the Master, a challenge' which will live long in the hearts of the meinbers of Salem congregation. historic church with a Autumn sun on quantities streaming of colorful a splendid praise and Hills" was Rev, A. L. and Mrs, Sanderson, Underwood, spent the week-end with the former’s parents, D. D. and Mrs. Sanderson, • Mr, George Brown left for Guelph on Sunday where he will commence his 3rd year study at Ontario Veten- ary College, Quite a number from Wroxeter at­ tended Anniversary Services at Sal­ em. Kev. A, L, Sanderson, son of Mr, and Mrs, D, D, Sanderson being the special preacher for the day. Mrs, H, J, Wylie, Mrs, L, Vanuel- sion, Mrs. IL Waller, Mrs, J. J. Allen and Mrs, D. MatNafriglitoh attend­ ed the convention of Womens InstI* little daughter in Sick Child­ James Angli- Weir - Verdon In Wroxeter on Sunday, October 2nd by Rev. A. M. Grant. William Weir, Kirkland Lake, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Weir to Lillian Mae Ver­ don, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eu­ gene Verdon, Kirkland Lake. . Women’s Missionary Society The Autumn Thankoffering meet­ ing of the W.M.S. United Church will be held on October 18th, at 8 p, m, Mrs. Wilkie of Teeswater will be the guest speaker. Mrs. Wilkie is a returned missionary and a fine speaker. Everyone is invited to join' with the W.M.S. at this meeting of special interest. Thankoffering Services Next Sunday Services in United Church will be mf special interest, when "Thankoffering” will be the theme, Rev. A.- M. Grant, the pastor, will be in charge at 11 a.m. and 7.30' p.m. On Sunday morning, October 16th the service of Holy Commun­ ion will be observed. GORRIE ■ g i HUNTING EMERGENCIES We don’t handle anything for snakebite, but wp can cover any other emergency that might arise on your hunting trip. We can outfit you so that you’d be able to deal with a mountain lion or a charging elephant. And the part that most men like best about our quality equipment is that its price is so doggoned low, ■ i Donald Rae & Son ■ Hunting Equipment Peter’s, Super X and Dominion Ammunition, IliWIIIBHIBIHMmWlUBIIMlIIWUMtlMlilWIIllBTn ■ ii ■ ■ Mrs. Robt. Hastie spent Sunday with the former’s daughter and family, Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Grainger, near Ford­ wich. Mrs. H. Bolton, of Fordwich, spent a few days last week with her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bolton. Mrs. Wm. Marshall is spending a week or two with her sisters, near Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Alex.' Graham, Tor­ onto, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs.. Robert Graham. Miss Agnes Seli has returned from a months visit with friends in De­ troit and Sarnia. Mr. Carman Hetherington spent the wek-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.. Chris. Hetherington, Bluevale Road, prior to leaving for Guelph, where he has enrolled as a 3rd year student at the Ontario Vetinery Col­ lege. “institute Will Meet October 12th The regular meeting of the Gorrie Women’s Institute' will be held on Wednesday, October 12th at the home of Mrs. John Cathers. The guest speaker will be Mrs. Harold Robinson. Roll Call will be answer­ ed by a sample of canned goods and •recipe. . Mrs. Curie, of Belmore, spent last week with her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. AleX. Marshall. iMr. and Mrs. W. J. Gallaher were in Wingham on Sunday and attended the Anniversary Services there. Master Bower Farrish enjoyed a trip to Detroit last week. He was the London Free Press delivery boy in the village and went with several oth­ ers from the district. Mr, and Mrs. A. E. Toner, also Mr. and Mrs. Earl Toner were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Double- dee, of Belmore, also attended Salem anniversary services. Mesdames C. Gregg, C. Ritchie, Percy Ashton and V. Shera were in Listowel on Tuesday last .week and attended the ^Institute Convention. Mr. and Mrs. W. Wright, moved their household effects to their new home in Walton on Saturday. Mrs. E. J. Farrish and little son, Johnston, spent a couple of days week with friends in Holstein. The Y.P.S. are opening their meetings by a weiner roast at home of iMr, Leonard Ruttan on Fri­ day evening, Mrs, Wm, Marshall spent a few days last week with her sister, near Brussels. Special Thanksgiving Services will be Held in all Gorrie Churches next Sunday. last fall the October Strawberries Mr, E. J. Farrish picked strawber­ ries off his patch on Monday ftiorn- ing of this week. They were of a good quality and size and are not t.he ever-bearing variety. The variety Is Glenmary, Mr. Farrish lias many more strawberries formed as well as plenty of blossom. This is very un­ usual for Oct, 3rd in this district Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Farrish and son Johnston, attended the funeral of the latter’s uncle in ‘ Holestein on Mon­ day. ■ Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gallbraith of Orangeville spent last week in Gor­ rie visiting With Old friends. Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes and Miss Parkins are spending three weeks with friends in Indiana State, U. S. a: I Mr. Murray Hamilton of Toronto is spending this week at the home of his mother, Mrs. C. Hamilton, Mrs. Archie Scott of Blyth and Mrs, (Dr.) Hamilton of Brussels also spent Monday at the same home. Mrs. Hamilton and son, Mr, Mur­ ray Hamilton,, are spending a few days this week in Brussels. Mrs. Douglas of Molesworth, spent a few days 'during the past week with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harrison. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harrison and children Dorene, Earl and Bobbie, also Mrs. Douglas, spent Sunday-with friends at Auburn. Mrs. Heimingway, who has been in Fergus, returned home with her little 'daughter on Wednesday last. Guests for a couple of days this week with Mr. and Mrs. Hemingway were: Mrs. Potreff and daughter Joyce of Paris and Miss A. Heming­ way of Scotland,' Ontario. Mrs. Charles Black and son, Rob- ert, spent Monday with Mrs. ,Wm. Wright at Walton. Guests of Mr. and Mrs, Ed. Bolton on Sunday wdre: . Mr. and Mrs, Ken Wixon and Mr. Joe McLaughlin of Saginaw, Mich., Mr-. Bolton, Ford­ wich, Mr, and Mrs. Wes. Candler, Mt, and Mrs. Herb Stevenson and children of Listowel, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank McKenzie and Miss Bow­ ers of Teswater. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Vodden, Ethel, were Sunday visitors with Mr, arid Mrs. Cloyne Michel. Miss Alma Hastie, of Kitchener, spent the week-end with her father, Mr, James pUstle. Miss E. McLaughlin, of Oshawa, is visiting at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Gamble, Miss Dorothy Doig, of Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Doig. Wm, Doig left, on Tuesday for Denver Colorado, where he will visit his sister. - • Mr. and Mrs, Wm, Gamble and A. Y. P. A. HELD i, FINE MEETING The regular meeting of the A. Y. P. A. of St. Stephen’s Church was held on Friday night last at the hpme of Mr. and Mrs. Ray McIntyre, Gor- rie, with the president, Miss Nellie Dinsmote, in charge. Meeting which was “Literacy” op­ ened In the usual manner with hymn and prayers aftet which Harty King tead the.Bcriptute, lesson^ 23rd Psalm and bo!siftess:'-was';^sch‘^ed;''and cap- tains Ted Mui one SriB BIHid Bennett chosen for the yeari The next meet­ ing is to be held at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Joe Bennett, Tuesday, Oct I8tfr, Mrs, Lawrence gave a paper on the Thursday, October 6 th, 1938 WAR AVERTED life of Robert Burns, and Harold King read a poem “Who Wants War?” Edith Ritchie, who took the topic, gave a splendid paper on “Which Way Shall I Go?" followed by a pap^r cm “The Life of Pauline Johnson, Indian \Poe,t§s.s/’ . by Jack Musgrove, Two nonHats ww then enjoyed, after which lunch was serv­ ed by the committee in charge, as­ sisted by the hostess. Last week as we went to press it appeared that another World War was about to break. News was being flashed around the world that France was ready fof war and Britian was' fast making preparation. It appeared at■that marched France, come to would most likely maen many more nations involed, a yrorld war, Italy was on the side of Nazi Germany, Mussolini so stated. Prime Minister Chamberlain of Britian as he spoke in the House on Wednesday explaining Britain’s stand received a message and he stated he would meet Hitler, Mussolini and Premier Daladier of France in a four power peace parley at Munich, Ger­ many, on Thursday. At this meeting it was agreed that Germany be alowed the territory in Czechoslovakia that was already a- greed upon and that a international commission be set up to conduct a plebescite in areas where there *are great numbers of Germans as to whether they become part of Germ­ any. , The german army were to be al­ lowed to march into the territory they were given, which they have .done and the Czech government were to be protected during the voting period. Germany agreed this was the last territory in Europe they would acquire. Since then Poland has acquired through agreement with the Czech government territory that has mostly Polish people. Hungary is now after territory that was once theirs and is backed by Italy in this demand. The Munich pact staved off war for the present at least and Chamber- lain received a great reception on his return to London. Some however feel that war will yet come and. the evil day is ’ just postponed. Anthony Eden appears think this. The British First Lord of the Admiratly did not agree with the Munich pact and resigned from the Cabinet. ‘ time that. if Hitler’s into Sudentenland Britian and Russia Czechoslovakia’s aid army that would which Advance-Times Want Ads. Bring. Results. ST. HELENS The regular meeting of the Y.P.U. was held on Sunday evening with the presiden, Isobel Miller in the chair. Murray Taylor read the Scripture These Jackets For Fall You’ll see them everywhere — in the smartest sport spots 4-^ because men realize their good looks and snug comfort. Here are jackets made for con­ venience and utility — with big, roomy pockets, al­ most tailored lounge fitting and rugged workman­ ship. See one — and it’s yours for only, $3.75 to $4.50 Hi lesson and the topic "'What is the Kingdom of God," was taken by Mrs. E. W. • Rice. An 1 interesting discus­ sion was led by E. W. Rice. The slate of officers was present­ ed by Rev. H. M. Wright, convenor of the nominationg committee and the following- are the officers for the new year. These will be installed next Sunday evening: President, Dick Weatherhead; Vice President E. W. Rice; Secretary, Grace Weath­ erhead; Assistant, Mac McDonald; Treasurer, Allan Miller; Convenors, age, Mrs. Ramage; Missions, Norma Weatherhead, Mrs. Gordon; Citizen­ ship, Murray Taylor, W. A. Miller; Chris fain Culture, Isobel Miller, Mrs. G. Stewart; Recreation, Stanley Todd, Goldwin Puvis; Publication, Russel Webb, Mrs. W. A. Miller; Leadership, Training, Rev. H. M, Wright; Pianists, Mrs. E. W. Rice, Norma Weatherhead; Ushers, Clif­ ford Menary, Charles McDonald. Home Nursing Course Commencing Monday afternoon October 10th a five-day course in Home Nursing will be conducted in the- Community Hall sponsored by the Women’s Institute. Miss M. E. Misner, R, N. of Port Dover will be in charge and all the ladies of the community are urged to take advant­ age of this opportunity. Miss Dorothy Miller is making favorable recovery after an operation performed in the Toronto Western f r. Hospital last Thursday.. Miss Evelyn Webb of Rosetown, Sask., is a guest at the home of her uncle, G, A, Webb. The Annual Thankoffering of the W.M.S. of the United church was held on Sunday morning. Rev. Mr. Gill of Dungannon, who was in charge, delivered a stirring mission­ ary address. Mrs. Gill who was bora in India where her-parents are mis­ sionaries, delighted the congregation' when dressed in native costume,,she told stories of India and sang several Indian hymns. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Woods, of Dundas, and Mrs. Tyson of Gerald- ton were recent visitors with' their mother, Mrs. P. J. Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gaunt whose marriage was an interesting event recently, were guests of honor at a social evening in the Community Hall, when over a hundred and fifty friends and neighbors gathered. Dan­ cing was enjoyed to music provided by Mr. Donald MacCharles and Mr. Eldon Henderson of Lucknow, Mr. Ed. McQuilliati and Miss Jean Forst­ er, Mr. and Mrs. Donald MacChar­ les of Ripley and Mr. and Mrs. Geo­ rge Stuart. After lunch, Mr, and Mrs. Gaunt were called to the platform where an address was read by Mr. Andrew Gaunt and Mr. Wallace Miller pre­ sented a china cabinet and several pieces of silverware. Mr. Gaunt made a fitting reply arid all joined in sing­ ing "For they are jolly god fellows."