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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-11-03, Page 1nt'K w “R' Tn^^ir7(i|(||||||wiyjiTir.' :~;i...- ••-•■;: -: ■■■. With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd, 1938 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year i REGION TO HOLD CHURCH PARADE Service Will Be Held in St. And­ rew’s Church Sunday Morning, Nov. 6th Wingham Branch No, 180 of the Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., will hold :their annual Church Parade to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church .Sun­ day morning next, Nov. 6th. All members of the Legion and other Veterans are requested to ‘'Fall Ip” at the Armouries at 10.3Q, Dress —Mufti, Berets and- Decorations. RUMMAGE SALE The Women’s Hospital Auxiliary "will hold their annual Rummage Sale in the -Council Chamber on Saturday .afternoon, November 5, at 2 o’clock. They are asking for donations of clothing, furniture, dishes, in fact, anything you can spare. What you cannot use may be needed, by some­ one else. If you cannot leave the -donations at the Council Chamber, they will be called for by phoning 107. This sale comes but once a year and the public are asked to be as generous as possible. Afternoon tea will be served for 15c. Change of Date The Women’s Auxiliary to*the Le- .gion will hold their meeting Thurs­ day, November 3rd. Highway Association Formed A meeting was held in Listowel at which was formed a Western divis­ ion of the Central Ontario Highway Association; The association will .promote highway improvement in Western Ontario and co-operate with other similar organizations. Mayor John W. Hanna was elected a direct­ or of the association. To Revise Trianon Treaty Germany and Italy are striving for ■a new order in Southeastern Europe based on racial nationalism. The two totalitarian states in arbitrating the •territorial dispute between Czecho­ slovakia and Hungary this week may go far beyond this issue itself, it was indicated, and revise the Trianon Treaty in an effort to appease the entire Danubian area. Broadcast Too Realistic The Columbia Broadcasting system presented'a play on Sunday night that caused great fear{and panic in some parts of the United States, es­ pecially New York and New Jersey. The broadcast was an adaptation of Well’s "War^of the Worlds” describ­ ing a fictitious and devastating visit-; ation of strange, men from Mars. So realistic was the play presented that many who did not hear the explana­ tion thought the attack was real. In Wingham some who turned in after the program had started were wond- •ering what was happening to our nei­ ghbours to the south until it was a- gain announced that it was a fictit­ ious play. NEW CAR MARKERS . “ NOW ON SALE Automobile license plates for the year 1939 are now available here. The letter on the 1939 markers which will be issued here-is “C”, Although 1939 markers are now on sale, 1938 license plates are good until March 1939. The new licenses are placed on sale now so that new cars may be equipped with them. A. Y. P. Ar C. OF C. BANQUET GREAT SUCCESS Mr. R, M. Smith, Deputy Minister of Highways for Ontario was Guest Speaker. The Banquest held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday- night under the auspices of the Chamber of Com­ merce was a most successful affair. Eighty-five were present and practi­ cally every municipality in the dist­ rict was represented. Mr. J; H, Craw ford' was chairman. The guest speaker was |Mr. R. M. Smith, Deputy Minister -of Highways for the Province of Ontario. He was- introduced by Mr. C, A. Robertson, M.L.A. Mr. Smith gave a very in­ formative and pleasing address on highway development. He talk was illustrated by slides which gave all an insight into ‘the express type of roads that are being built in Europe. Mr. Smith recently had a trip to Eur­ ope and while there investigated high way construction. In Germany, France, Italy and Britain, he said the By-pass or express type of higway were being built just as they will in Ontario. In Germany this type of road has no crossroads. They have an objective of 110,000 miles of this kind of road, 2000 miles now com­ pleted. Ontario he said had half-as jnany cars as Germany. England has 178,000 miles of roads and is only one fifth the size of Ontario which has 74,000 miles. An interesting item told by Mr. Smith is that the Automotive Assoc­ iation in England does their own po­ licing which costs them $7,000,000 a year. This he said worked out very satisfactory for the motorist and the public generally. Ontario, he said, has spent 570 mil­ lions of dollars on highways so far. the old type of highway does not give ample protection and safety so now express highways , will have to be built so that the tourist business will continue on a large scale. Safety is what the department wants in building and" maintainance of highways, he said. Wide should­ ers, sanding in winter were safety factors as were the system of signs that have been adopted by 7 States of the Union. There is much to do in this area he said, to the north and east and he hoped that in the not too far distant future it can lished. A vote of thanks was < Mr. Smith on motion of Lean and W. H. French. W. Hanna gave an address of wel­ come to Mr. Smith and presented him with a key of the town. He also ex­ pressed his pleasure at seeing so many from surrounding municipali- tie spresent. iMr. Herbert Campbell, the president, expressed his apprecia­ tion of the splendid turnout to the banquet an‘d to Mr. Smith for com­ ing to speak to the members. R. J. Deahman. M.P.; gave a short address in which he stated that dur­ ing the past few months he had been from coast to coast but there was no place better than the County of Hur­ on. He said there Was plenty for the Chamber of Commerce’ to do but a breadth of mind, tolerance and a keen conception of the rights o^ others is necessary. Assist the basic producers, he said. During the sumptuous meal which was served by the Women’s Institute community singing was enjoyed und­ er the leadership of Bob Spittali with Jack Herd at the piano. Mr. Bei’t Cullimore rendered two solos which were greatly appreciated. be accomp- extended to H. C. Mac- . Mayor J. St. Paul’s A.Y.P.A. met Monday in regular session, with the President­ elect, Mrs. M. Templeman, presiding. Preparatory devotions were conduct­ ed by the rector, centering around the theme, All Saints and All Souls, and appropriate ■ hymns were sung. The various seasonal committees were then selected, programme com­ mittee being the executive plus Messrs. ' Spit tai and Gallagher. Messrs. .Simpson and Mitchell are the athletic convenors, and Herb. | Several district residents report Fuller is the journalist, Mr. John Lamb was appointed chaplain, Arrangements were made for the exchange of plays with the A.Y.P.A, at Gorrie, and the installation serv­ ice of the newly elected officers on Nov. 18. The rector then give an address on the history and significance of All Saints and AH Souls Day, afterwards conducting a forum on matters relat­ ing to the church. The meeting closed with a hyihn and the Benediction. INSTITUTE HAD FINE MEETING Dr. W. A. Crawford Was the Guest Speaker by Mrs, W. Wallace Crawford was the guest Thirty-six were present at the Wo­ men's Institute meeting which was held on Thursday afternoon in the Council Chambers. The meeting op­ ened with the singing of the Institute Ode and the Lord’s Prayer, Miss Sara MacLean 'sang a pleasing solo accompanied Gurney, Dr. W. A. speaker. He gave a very instructive and interesting address on Colds and Pneumonia, giving the causes and the treatment for same, With iMrs. J. Robinson at the piano community singing was enjoyed. An interesting report of the area con­ vention held at Listowel was given by Mrs. W, J. Henderson. The roll call was answered by .“Something to thankful for.” All enjoyed a cup tea served by the hostesses, Coutts, Mrs. J. Tervitt and Wilson. be of A. A. Mrs. Mrs. D.D.G.M. VISITED WINGHAM LODGE Rt. Wor. Bro. R. W. N. Wade, of Gorrie, District Deputy Grand Mas­ ter of Huron District, paid his offic­ ial visit to Wingham Lodge- No. 286, A.F. & .A.M. on Tuesday night. *A large number of members and visit­ ing brethren were present. Wor. Bro. Fred Fuller received the distinguished visitor who was intro- ckiceo by; Very Wor. Bro. F. W. Spry and Wor. Bro. Capt. W. J. Adams. The work of the evening was the First Degree which was exemplified in a very satisfactory manner. The candidate was Robert Chalmers and he was initiated by his father, Wor. Bro. John Chalmers, of Acton. At the close of the work ‘in the lodge room a banquet was served in the hall and usual toasts honored. See Will Rogers This Week Your last opportunity to see Will Rogers at, the Lyceum Theatre is Thursday, Friday and"Saturday this week in the picture “Life Begins at Forty.” National Cheese Week Nov. 7-12 National cheese'week will be ob­ served in Canada from November 7 to November 12, an agriculture bul­ letin said. The week was inaugurated by the dairy industry of Canada to call attention to advantages of cheese as an item of food. Laymen Will Meet at Goderich - The Laymen’s Association of the Deanery of Huron has completed plans for the annual Fall Banquet and business meeting. The association* will convene, under the chairmanship of Mr. H, Meers, of* Seaforth, in St. George’s Parish Hall, Goderich, on Tuesday, Nov. 8th. The meeting op­ ens with the Banquet at 7 o’clock. Saw Meteor’s Fall seeing a meteor near Millartoil, four miles east of Kincardine. A. K. Mac­ Leod, who was driving towards Kin­ cardine, said that the roadway was lit as with a blue flare. He looked up and above near-by poplar trees and saw what seemed to be a ball of bluish light. It appeared to him to be about twice the size of the suny as viewed with the naked ^y^.^pd seemed to be about 80 feet in the air. Though there was no sound of any explosion, smaller balls of flame broke away from the parent body. LOCAL COUPLE 61 YEARS MARRIED) I*O.O.F. OFFICERS WERE INSTALLED TEACHERS CONVENED HERE LAST FRIDAY SPOOKS WERE OUT AT HALLOWE’EN Mr. and Mrs. August Homuth. Rass Another Milestone of Married^tife On behalf of the .citizens x>f this town and district, we extend hearty congratulations to Mr. and Mrs, Aug­ ust F. Homuth, who on Sunday, Oct. 30th, celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary, They were married by1 Rev. Mr. McQuarrie, Presbyterian minister, at the bride’s parents’ home, which is now the residence of Rob­ ert Laidlaw. Mr. Homuth was born in Breiten­ stein, Germany. He came with his fa­ ther when he was eight years old to Galt, where they live for four years. They then moved to the 10th Con. of Turnberry. Since that, time Mr. Homuth has .been a continuous resi­ dent of this community, except for seven months spent near Preston. Mrs. Homuth was born at Portland near Smith’s Fall. When she was six years old the family moved to Wing­ ham and settled on the farm now owned by Robert Laidlaw. She also has been a continuous resident of this community since that time. , This grand old couple who lived for so many y<*ars in this ity, have seen manj? changes, started life in the brlsh. Wingham at that time was practically nothing at all and most of thes land about was forest. They are pioneers who can now look back with the satisfaction that they have done their share to make this community the prosperous centre that it is. They have two sons and one dau­ ghter, John, and Mrs. John (Eliza­ beth) Kelly, of toWn, and Fred, of Harriston. One daughter (Ida) Mrs. James Porter,' passed on a number of years ago. Ceremony Was Held Thursday Ev­ ening The officers for the ensuing year for Maitland Lodge No. 119, I.O.O.K were installed by D.D.G.M. Norman Thompson and his installing team of Brussels on Thursday evening, following are the officers: I.P.G.—-Carl Deans. N. G.—John P, McKibbon. V.G.—H. Fuller. Rec.-Sec’y—W. H. Haney. Fin. Sec’y—W. B. McCool. Treas.—N. L. Fry. Warden—W. Young. Conductor—Charles Hopper. R.S.N.G.—W, VanWyck. L.S.N.G.—C. Tofting. Chaplain—J. Preston. R.S.V.G—Henry Jensen. L.S.V.G—W, Henry. I.G.—D. Kennedy. O. G.—J. F. Crandell. Following the installation a hour was enjoyed. The social Annual Meeting of North Huron Teachers’ Institute teachers here on Conven- have local- They EUCHRE AND DANCE In Belgrave, under auspices L. O. L.-, Friday, Nov. 4th. Music by the CKNX Hill Billies. j Lunch. Admis­ sion 25c. Just a Reminder That the Wednesday half holidays are over for this year. The stores will be open every week-day from now on except those days which are declared a public holiday., Teeswater Dedication Service Several members of Wingham Lodge No. 286, A.F. & A.M. will to­ night (Wednesday) attend the dedi­ cation service of the new lodge rooms of the Teeswater Masons. The cere­ mony will be performed by Wor. Bro. W. J. Dunlop, Toronto, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Can­ ada in the Province of Ontario.- A banquet will be held in Hall, Teeswater, at 6.30 dedication ceremony will -at 8 o’clock. Held Masquerade Party The Goforth Auxiliary of St. And­ rew’s Presbyterian Church held a grown-up children’s masquerade par­ ty at the home of Mrs. W. W. Arm­ strong. A very enjoyable evening was spent at games followed by a social hour. Miss Mary King won the prize for the best costume. Will Attend Service at Lucknow Members of the Wingham Legion will take part in a Veterans’ Church Parade at Lucknow on Sunday even­ ing next, Nov. 6th. All members or other veterans are urged to attend this parade. The Fall In is at the Ar­ mouries here at 6 p.m. and at the Arena fn Lucknow at 6.30 p.m. Services Well Attended The special services in the City Mission have been very, well attends ed. Friday evening over 21 were in attendance from Clifford, with their pastor, Rev. Mr. Fenner and Mrs. Fenner of the Evangelical Church. Sunday evening a very impressive duet “Have you counted the cost?” was rendered by Miss Dprnian and Miss Raymer. The evangelist, Miss Dorman, gave a message on “The four fools of the Bible”, These meet­ ings continue until Sunday. A Lucky Escape On Tuesday afternoon a car turned upside-down on the Whitechurch road in front of Mr. Frank Cou|ter’s farm. Neither Mr. Wm. Barbour, who was driving the car, nor Mr, Eli Jasques, who was riding with him, were injured. It appears they turned out to pass, the grader and on turn­ ing'back to their own side of the road they hit a pile of gravel that turned the car over, Mr, Jacques was toss-' ed through the top but was not hurt, /Jha . cat4 .Was , turned back on its wheels and iiroceeded on to* Wing­ ham; Mr; Barbour and Mr. Jacques, are both in their 85th year, and on Wednesday morning are feeling the | day, next week, November ilth, at effects of their shaking-up. the Town p.m. The commence BUY AND WEAR A POPPY Poppies Will Be On Sale Saturday This Week. ‘ Poppy Day approaches again on Saturday, this week, November 5th. Every home in Wingham and in the surrounding villages will be given an opportunity to purchase a poppy or poppies. Lady canvassers will call— Buy and Wear a Poppy. When you wear a poppy your kind­ ly, interest has served a two-fold pur­ pose. First, you have the. official re­ membrance poppy of the Canadian Legion, whose members wear it in solemn remembrance of their com­ rades who did not come back. Our citizens also wear a poppy in honour of our glorious dead. (Secondly, these poppies are made in the Vctcrhft Shops by disabled veterans this giv­ ing them an opportunity of earning a livelihood. All profits from .the sale of poppies in this vicinity iS used to help un­ fortunate comrades in our district. Honour the dead •— Remember the living — Buy and Wear a Poppy, Cenotaph Service The Annual Cenotaph' Service will be 'held oh Remembrahqe Day, Fri- 10.8’0 a.m TRAINING SCHOOL BEING HELD HERE the the Re- Monday night was the night the spooks, witches, etc. were supposed to prowl about. Hallowe’en can be a night of fun or a night of destruc­ tion. Nobody objects to the children having fun but we have heard some strong complaints regarding certain damage that older boys have done. Coun. R. H. Lloyd tells us that every year for several years his trellis has been broken down. He says the boys can take it away as he is so dis­ gusted that he will not put it up a- gain. A tool house at Mr. H. E. Is- ards was knocked over and the build­ ing damaged considerably. Of course chairs and other articles left outside moved mysteriously, down the street or up poles. The small kiddies had a fine time going from house to house, and as far as we can ascertain were on good behaviour, in fact very polite. Some of the older boys however, were any­ thing but little gentlemen, and had no regard for other people’s proper­ ty. It seems a shame that a few boys can spoil what would have been oth­ erwise a night of real fun. The annual Regional Training School for North Hruon is being held under the auspices of the Presbytery Young People’s Union of the United Church in the United Church here on Monday and Friday evenings of each week for three weeks. The first of this series of meetings was held last week. The course is designed to train Sunday School teachers, Young Peo­ ple’s workers, Missionary and Bible • study. Twelve pastoral charges are represented at this school, Fordwich, Wroxeter, Gorrie, Brussels, Belgrave, Ethel, Walton, Whitechurch,- Brick, Bluevale and Wingham. One hundred and twenty gathered at the Town Hall Friday for the 64th Annual tion of the North Huron Teachers’ Institute. The convention opened with devotional exercises by Rev. J. F. Anderson, pastor of the United Church, who also gave an inspiration­ al address “Fellow Labourers with God." A tribute was paid by all present to the late Dr. J. (M. Field, who had passed on at Goderich the previous day and who for many years was the school inspectoi- for this district. Mayor Hanna welcomed the dele­ gates to town, stating he considered it a privilege to have the teachers of the inspectorate gather in Wingham. A delightful feature of the morn­ ing session was four selections given by a chorus and rhythm band of Wingham Public School under direction of Prof. Anderton. Mr. J. C. Shearer, Agricultural presentative for Huron County, gave an interesting address on the topic “Safe Milk Supply for Country Child­ ren.” This should be a part of the present campaign for the elimination of T.B. in Huron County, he said. Inspector J. H. Kinkead spoke giv­ ing suggestions for book selections for the various grades. Federation meetings were held, the Ladies’ section directed by Miss Ag­ nes Williamson, and the Men’s sec­ tion by Mr. C. Grainger. At the noon hour lunch was served at the United Church by the ladies of the church. At this function the special speaker was Mr. J. D. Camp­ bell, assistant chief inspector for On­ tario. He spoke on science and soc­ ial studies in the new curriculum. He stressed the encouragement of the enquiring mind in the pupil. Make the subject matter of the curriculum practical, he said, and such that it I will apply to situations in the real J life of a child or apply in later life, j He spoke of the real value of social studies in making the pupils familiar with the contributions made by vari­ ous peoples in the past. He asked the teachers to realize the importance of their position in the communities. At the afternoon session Miss Dor­ othy Baeker of Brussels gave a talk on music and games in Junior Grad­ es, and Gordon Murray,, Colborne, lead the discussion "Enterprises in the New Curriculum.” Speaking at this session Inspector J. H. Kinkead asked the co-operation of the teachers and outined what he hoped school of this inspectorate might accomplish. A presentation was made to Mr. Geo. H.^Jeffcrson, of Clinton, for his services for many years as secretary of the Institute. ,Mr. Jefferson will not be in the South inspectorate in the new arrangement of the inspect­ orates of the county. Mr. P. B. Moffatt, of Seaforth, the retiring President, gave an address on “Opportunity.” The officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President—G. L. Pinckney, Dun­ gannon. Vice Pres.—-Miss A. Webster, of Lucknow. ‘ Sec.-Trcas.—• G. S. Kidd, Wingham. Executive Committee — Miss E. Beacom, Sydney J. Brown, Miss A. Q. McCharles. z Delegates to O.E.A.—Miss Eva Elder. Library Comittee — Miss Edyth Baeker. The convention next year will be held at Goderich. XAppointed Caretaker Mr. Wm. J. Brown has-been ap­ pointed caretaker of the United Church. He assumed his duties Nov­ ember 1st. City Mission Evangelistic Services continue un­ til Sunday. Hear the talented Evan­ gelist, Miss A. Dorman of Belfast, Ireland, each night at 8 p.m. Sunday 3 and 8 p.m. All welcome. Chimney Fire The fire brigade had a call to the north end of the town Thursday noon when the stove pipes and chimney at the home of Mrs. W. Williamson took fire. No damage was done by the blaze. Euchre Monday Night Mie Turnberry Agricultural Soc­ iety will hold a Euchre in the Coun­ cil Chamber on Monday night, Nov. 7th, at 8 o’clock sharp. Admission 25c. Dressed Fowl for prizes. You will be welcome. Teachers Attended Meeting All members of the Wingham High School staff attended a meeting of the teachers of the High and Contin­ uation schools of this district, under the auspices of the Secondary School Teachers’ Federation, in Harriston, on Wednesday evening last week. Trade Agreement Nearly Ready The negotiation of a new trade treaty between the United States and Canada has virtually been completed and, officials said, no obstacles re­ main in the way. Officials said they are now devoting themselves to pol­ ishing up the document in detail. .’X > Ladies' Handicap Match Played Orf Wednesday afternoon of last week a ladies’ handicap match was played at the Alps Golf Course for the championship of the club. The winner was Mrs. Reg. DuVal with a net of 31. Mrs. R. S. Hetherington was second with 35 and Miss Sara MacLean third with 36, < Oddfellows Visited Seaforth The I.O.O.F. travelling gavel that was presented to Maitland Lodge a month ago was taken to Seaforth.jon Wednesday evening last weclf-^d presented to the Seaforth lodge. The presentation of the gavel was made by Carl Deans, Noble Grand of Mait­ land Lodge. The History and idea of the travelling gavel was read by W. H. Haney, secretary of Maitland Lodge. Following the presentation of the gavel a short program was given. Jack Reavic sang a couple of solos and Wm. Young and Jack Cleg-- horn gave a few selections on the mbutk-organ and guitar, A number of the brethren gave short addresses. A social hour followed. Celebrated All Saints’ Day The Festival of All Saints, closes the Church year, was com­ memorated in St. Paul’s Church on Tuesday by a celebration of the Holy Communion. All Saints’ Day was first instituted in memory of the many who died in the first persecu­ tion, beginning in 64 A.D. October Was Beautiful Month Many old-timers have told us that October this year had the finest wea­ ther they ever experienced for this fall month. Hallowe’en night was cool but at that was many degrees above average temperature for Oc­ tober. If is estimated that the aver­ age temperature Was about six de- gtes higher than normal October lev­ el, On top of this October did well this year as there was more sunshine and less disagreeable weather. which Tonsils Removed Mr. T. H. Gibson underwent an op­ eration in London on Tuesday for the removal of his tonsils. Ladies’ Wear Shipments received this week at Isard’s, Women’s and Misses’ Knitted Suits, Pullovers, Waists, Tailored Skirts, Snow Suits, Fur Coats. A large selection now on the racks. Prices are down. Euchre and Dance In the Armouries Thursday, Nov. 10th. Cards at 8 o’clock. Draw made for prizes. Lunch. Ernest’s Orches­ tra for dancing. Admission 25 cents. Under auspices of the Ladies of Sac­ red Heart Church. British Seize Jaffa British troops seized control of Jaffa, ancient Mediterranean port of 50,000 population, and cleared it of Arab rebels who had made it a head­ quarters in their fight against the mandate administration, • Will Gemany Get Colonies? An attempt to satisfy Germany’s renewed colonial demands was re­ ported to be the next step Prime Minister Chamberlain plans for ex­ panding the framework of the month- old peace of Munich after putting the British-Italian Easter friendship pact into force. SOME BRIEF NOTES ON' THE CANADA TEMPERANCE ACT No. 7 — Judge Currey Declares the Canada Temperance Act in Force Manitoulin is tinder the Canada Temperance Act, but unlike Huron, Perth and Peel, it did not ask for suspension and the Dominion law has continued to operate continuously for the liquor charges it covers des­ pite the coming of the Ontario Tem­ perance Act and the subsequent Li­ quor Control Act. In the case of Manitoulin, it not having been suspended, there was no question of the Canada Temperance Act not being '“in force”. According­ ly the Ontario government from the beginning refrained from placing au­ thorities in that area, and although hotels sell light beer (4.4) 'there is no legalized beverage room in Mani­ toulin unto tills day. During the spring of 1938 a case arose in Manitoulin Island which is of considerable importance and which exactly counters the decision of the late Judge Grout of Peel. A Mrs. Solsomon was accused before a mag­ istrate of selling liquor. The charge was laid under the Liquor Control Act. The magistrate convicted her of violating that law. Appeal howev­ er was taken before the county judge for that area, Judge Currey, who quashed the conviction holding that the Canada Temperance Act is in force in Manitoulin and that the charge of selling should have been laid under that Act. The government of Ontario ap­ pealed from the decision of Judge Currey to the Supreme Court of On­ tario. The case came up in the early summer before a full bench with the late Mr. Justice Latchford, acting Chief Justice, presiding. The hearing was from several points of view a. (Continued on Page Four)