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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-11-24, Page 7♦»Wroxeter News and Gorrie Vidette Thurs., November 24, 1938 T GORRIE Miss Jessie Hastie R. N. and Miss Moqa Burgess R. N, of Rochester, N, Y,, spent a few days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Has tie. Mrs, O’Neil spent last week at the home of her father, Dr. Roe in At wood. Rev, Mills of Kitchener exchanged pulpits with Rev. ‘A. H, O’Neil on .Sunday last. Mr. McMurray of London spent a few days last week with his daughter .•and family, Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Grif fith. fMr, and Mrs, W. C, King and Earle spent Sunday with Mrs, Agnes Earls near Wroxeter. Mr/ and Mrs. H. V. 'Holmes and Miss Perkins are spending a few days •this week visiting friends in Toronto. Held Successful Bazaar The -Ladies’ Aid of the Presbyter ian Church, Gorrie, held their annual bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 19, in the Orange Hall. It was opened with prayer by Rev. Leggett, at two p.m. The day was exceedingly fine and a - good crowd attended the supper. The sale of many aprons and much cook ing added nicely to the" net proceeds for the church. The members of the Ladies’ Aid and all those who helped so generously and diligently to make this annual affair a real success are deserving of much commendation. Raging forest fires that roared throguh Dance township at Thanks giving time left behind them devas- tatoin and heratbreak, but not des Dr. and Mrs. Hamilton, Brussels, were Sunday guests of Mrs. L. F. Ashton. Rev. and Mrs. Watt and little son visited with friends at Mt. Hppe on Wednesday of last week. iMrs. Anson Galbraith and Mr. W. Newtown spent the week-end with the former’s br-Other, Mr. Carl Newton I and Mrs. Newton. a Mr. and Mrs, Clifford Pyke and baby, also Mrs. Etta Pyke spent Sun day with the latter’s daughter, Mrs. Carl Fitch and Mr. Fitch, at Belmore. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Carson spent a couple of days in Toronto this week. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bolton and family spent the week-end with friends in . Stratford, Kitchener and New Dundee. Mrs. G. Mundell is engaged as tea cher at the Orangehill school owing to the illness of the regular teacher’s father. We are"' pleased to sec Mr. Cloyne Michael able to be at his bakery again after a week’s illness with a severe cold. . ai r- iv -xi „ ; Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Farrish attend-Watson. Alma Galbraith gave a poem , , ,ir. _ / . _roitb ed the Winter Fair in Toronto on 1 Friday. Y.P.U. Held Splendid! Meeting The regular meeting of the Gorrie . Y.P.U. was held Friday evening last J at the home of Miss Alma Galbraith | with 35 in attendance. The theme of ( the service was “Peace.” The worship ( service opened with prayer by Janet i Watson with quiet music played by | Mrs. G. Galbraith in the absence of the pianist. The call to worship and hymn “Once to every man and na tion” was sung. Eleanore Carson re cited a poem. David Neilson led in. prayer. The Scripture was read by j Margaret Dane, found in Ephesians 2 13-48. Reita Galloway, Betty Ed wards and Eleanore Carson favoured with a trio “Tenting on the Old j Camp Ground.” A hymn “Rise up, O | men of God” was then sung. The ( topic “Peace” was taken by Janet | on “Peace.” The service closed with the hymn “O God, our help in ages past.’ The president, Arlene Gal braith, took charge. The minutes were read and adopted. The Roll Call •' ■' was answered by a thought or verse on “Peace.” Games were enjoyed by, all. A dainty lunch was served by ( the hostess, Jean Gowdy, Kathleen Ellesley and Betty Edwards. The meeting closed with' the Friendship Circle. Purchased Store at Dundalk Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Ashton have I 1 purchased a general store at Dundalk1 ' and Mr. Ashton left last week to take over the business. Mrs. Ashton and Bill expect to join him bn Wednes day of this week. We join their many friends in wishing them every suc cess. Club Had “Peace As Topic The second meeting of tile Young Married People’s Club was held in the Sunday School rooms of the Church on Wednesday night of last, week and enjoyed a program based on “Peace” with Rev. Mr. Watt giv- j ing the topic in which he told the ( real causes of war, after which an in- i teresting discussion ,arose bringing out many worthwhile facts. After the meeting closed, the members enjoy-i ed a social time together over the tea cups. The South Group will have charge of the next meeting which will be held in the school rooms on Dec. 7th and the theme will be “Home.” i A Presentation A number of the Gorrie Women’s Institute members gathered at the home of Mrs. Ashton on Saturday af ternoon and-presented her with an address and covered pyrex casserole. Mrs. Ashton has been for many years a very active member of the Institute bemg their president for a term of seven years, and her work will, long be remembered. Sunday School Anniversary The members of the Gorrie United Church Sunday ‘School were all in their place as the front seats in the Church had been specially set aside ■ for them on Sunday last as they held ’ their anniversary. The choir was also filled with members of the Sunday School and rendered two choruses. The Supt., Mr. Harvey Sparling, as sisted Mr. Watt in the service, the : morning was “Tile Five Loaves and Two Small Fishes." Messrs. Harold Watson, Jimmie and Wallace Carlow and Mr. .Atchi son, all of‘Elora,. were visitors on Sunday at the home of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wat-1 , r ■-- T < e iLTin.!., ■Rivpr pastor s subject tot theson. Mrs. Jackson, of High River, ? Albefta, was also a guest at the same home one day1 last week. -A* -........ YOUR EYES NEED j ATTENTION Our 25 Point Scientific Examin ation enables us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 11& Harriston *8r Messrs. Milford Nash, John Cath- ets, Kenneth Hastie and Ben Maguire took part in the Bonspiel in Owen Sound on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. George Mundell, of Glenannan were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rae McIntyre. Mrs. Wm. (Marshall is spending a couple of weeks with friends at Glen annan, OBITUARY UP FROM THE ASHES OF A FOREST FIRE RISE NEW HOMES'AND LIFE pair, Nearly exhaused from nights building new and permanent home- and days spent desperately fighting flames that razed their homes and gutted their, forests, settlers turned almost immediaely to the task of steads. To Fort Frances the Red Cross rushed first food, then clothes and then building material. Each des titute family received a load of lum- ber, nails, roofing paper (LEFT). Sills, cut from the remaining timber in the district, were quickly laid and with the help of neighbors in as little as nine hours floors were down, stud- daysdings up and sheathed. In two homes began to take final shape (RIGHT), each under direction of a skilled carpenter. Red Cross officials supervsie. Mrs. William Waugh of Mitchell, and Mrs, George Thompson, of near Mit chell. The funeral was held from Mt. Forest on Thursday afternoon last with interment being made in Gorrie Cemetery. PEACE THEME OF AUXILIARY MEETING The United Church Evening Auxil-. iary met recently at the home of'Mrs. R. Newton, Gorrie, with ten members and two guests present. The pro gram was in charge of Mrs/H. Watt and Mrs. A. Taylor, who chose as their theme “Peace." A hymn was sung, followed by prayer by Mrs. H. Watt. Mrs. Taylor gave the Bible* reading from Ephesians 2; 13-18, and hymn 252 was sung. Mrs. Watt con ducted a questionnaire on Peace. Mrs. Carson read an article ''Christ of the Andes”, showing how peace reigns between two countries in S. America with a figure of the Christ on the borderline. Mrs. C. Michael read a poem entitled’“Living as we pray.” Mrs. Taylor then gave an ex cellent topic in keeping with the pro gramme. (Mrs. E. Carson presided during the business period. Minutes were read and adopted and the roll call answered by a verse on Peace. Mrs. Grainger, Mrs. New.ton and Mrs-; Farrish were appointed nomin ating committee for selection of offic ers. It was moved by Mrs. Newton, seconded by Evelyn 'Stephens that balance of allocation be sent to Miss Milne, at Blyth. The December meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. A. Stephens with Mrs. E. Carson and Mrs. V. Shera in charge. A closing exercise was used and a happy social time was Spent ov er the tea cups. for and against Chamberlain’s paeece treaty; On armaments, Collective se curity versus disarmament; Educa tion. The economic and cost of lives in war was- also discussed. This was all summed up in prophecy and his tory, showing Christ’s attitude was always for peace. A Bible contest was then led by Mr. Holmes. The meeting then closed with hymn and A. Y. P. A. vesper song, with closing prayers led by Rev. O’ Neil. Lunch was then served by the committee in charge while a hour was enjoyed socially. WROXETER half- Tor- SERVED ON LAYETTE The Girls’ W. A.-of St. Stephen’s Church held their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Alex Marshall on Friday night last. Blythe Underwood took charge of the meet ing, and after some time was spent m sewing on a layette for missionary work, she .led in prayer, and hymns were sung. Several readings were giv en and business matters discussed. Following' closing prayers, a bounti ful supper was served by the hostess and a social half hour enjoyed. PEACE TOPIC AT A. Y. P. A. Remington of Kincardine for their heroic work in rescuing Lillian Wal den from drowning in Lake Huron, here, July 16, 1930, Announcement of the Society’s award to the two Kin cardine youth came recently. Palmerston May Build New School At an open meeting of the school trustees of Palmerston, plans for the ■ erection of a new. five roomed high school including a gymnasium, at a cost of $25,000, were presented to the ratepayers. A second scheme, that of a three-roomed building attached to the north entrance of the school at a cost of $12,000, was aso presented, but the board favored the first plan. The present building which houses the public and continuation schools, has been found inadequate. Hand Crushed Herbert Dexter, employed with a gang of men working on the C.P.R. track between Auburn and McGaw, with Maitland Allen as section fore man had his hand severely crushed, while loading rails at Sharpet’s Pit. MONUMENTS at first cost Having otir factory equipped with the inost 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 m Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines. We import all our granites from the Old Country quarries direct, m the rough. You can Save all localI deal* ers\ agents* and middleman profits by seeing Us. E. X Skelton & Son at West find Bridgc-WALKERTON William Hicks There passed away in his 59th year, a highly respected resident of Mount Forest in the person of William Hicks, who died following an oper ation and who had a number of friends in this community. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Hicks who at one time lived on the farm now owned by Mr, John Sparling _ The sympathy of the community is extended to his bereaved wife, who before her marriage was Miss Gert- ! rude White, of Gorrie. He also. leav es to mourn their loss two sisetrs, The regular meeting of the A.Y.P. A. of St. Stephens Church met at the home of Miss Nellie Dinsmore on Wednesday night ofjast week, the President presiding and a fair at tendance present. The meeting which was “Mission ary" opened with the hymn “Jesus shall reign where’er the Sun" after which the opening prayer and Lord’s prayer in unison. Billy Bennett read St. Matthew, 28th chapter, as Scrip ture reading. A missionary reading on the hymn “There was'mincty and nine" and its author, Elizabeth Clep- hanc, was then read by Mrs. W. King and a solo “Send the Gospel Message" sung by Mr, E. W. Bol ton. Carl Dinsmore gave a mission ary reading on “Marching Orders”. The special item on the program, a discussion, led by Rev. O’Neil, hav ing as its keynote “The chief mission of the woidd to-day is ’ Peace”, This was more than interesting, Rev. O’ Neil gave a talk on the subject deal ing with the* recent stand of Cham berlain for peace. It was then dis cussed from all angles, ft discussion Dr. W. A. and Mrs. Spence, onto, were week-end guests of (Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann. Mrs. John Fraser, Ridgetown, was a Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lovell. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Wearring and son, George, were Saturday visitors at the home of D. S. and Mrs. Mac- Naughton. ' Mrs. John MacNaughton who has spent the past two weeks here, returned home with them. . Mr. and Mrs. John Fleming, Tor- ’onto, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mundell, also Mr. George Fischer are Royal Fain visitors this week. Mr. and wich," were D. S. last week with a good attendance, The chairman, Mr. Isaac Wright, pre sided over a very interesting pro gram which included, musical selec tions from Mr. Robinson with Miss Jean McBurney at the piano; the Sangster family>. Mr. Gilbert Howes, Miss Mary Powell and ,Miss Mac Donald; readings by Miss Douglas, Mrs., Harvey Wright and Mr. Jack McTavish. Mrs. Howes gave a short historical sketch tracing the history of Germany from 300 years ago to the present day. Mrs. MacNaughton gave a Travel Talk on a recent trip to the West. The chairman in his re marks, stressed the importance of the ypung people remaining on the farms. An amusing sketch was given by sev eral of the young people. Music was also contributed by (Miss Bernice Day, Messrs, Vittie and Pritchard of Gorrie. The National Anthem closed the programme. Following refresh- mnet dancing, was enjoyed. others were injured in the crash: Mrs. Louise Oakes, wife of Dr. Wal ter A. Oakes, Clinton, fractured pel vis bone; Harris Oakes, her son, four and a half years old, minor injuries and bruises; and Victor Pinder, Earl Gray Road, Toronto, passenger in the truck, who suffered a bad gash over his left eye and minor leg injuries. The women and the boy were riding in the front seat of the Oakes driven by Mrs. Oakes. 15 Days in Jail Joseph McGue, Belmore district, who figured in a three car crash at Carlsruhe, drew 15 days in jail for driving a car while intoxicated. His license was canceled one year and his car impounded, John Cordick, Pais ley, drew a similar jail term and per mit suspension on a like charge. car, Mrs. Mrs. J. H. Wade, Ford- Sunday guests of Mr. and MacNaughton. Seriously Ill Mr. G. A. Wfcurring is seriously ill in ' Wingham General Hospital. A week ago Mr. Wearring caught his hand on a nail, precautions were tak en, but in spite of this, infection de veloped. On Friday he was taken to the Hospital. At present there is a slight improvement in his condition. Flis many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. John Warrell and Miss Cath arine Warrell were guests of Miss Beatrice Shearer on Saturday. The Literary to be held in Lane’s School Friday night of this week will take the form of an Amateur Con, cert, which promises to be a very in teresting event. Women’s Institute The November meeting of I. will be held on Thursday week, Nov. 24th„at the home W. I. MacLean. The Roll Call quotation on Peace and pound gifts for Christmas Boxes. Topic—Quest for Peace, by Miss A. Archibald. the W. of this of Mrs. A Young People’s Union The members of the local Y. P. wereguests qf the Bluevale Young People on Monday evening of last week. Local members had charge of the program, which was presided ov er by Stuart Musgrove,. “Jesus, Mas ter, Whose 1 am" was the opening hymn, followed by the Lord’s Pray* er in unison. Crawford Gibbon read the Scripture lesson and Mima Dodds led in prayer. Velma and Minerva Higgins contributed a duet. Son of God goes forth to war the second hymn. The topic. Results of War," was presented in an interesting way by Jack MacLean, “Fight the Good Fight” was the clos ing hymn and the benediction was pronounced. The Bluevale group ser ved delicious refreshments and a per iod of joyed. U. “The ’ was 'Some games and contests wcte S. S. No, 9 Literary Literary Society of S. S. on- No.The D, Turnberry, held their second meet ing of the year on Friday evening of IZth LINE HOWICK Mrs. Anson Galbraith is spending few .days in Toronto visiting witha friends. • Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jackson vis ited with friends at Silver Lake on Sunday. Mr. James Warrell, also Mr. Geo. Dane Jr., were visitors at the Royal Winter Fair. Mr. Henry Finlay and ,Mrs. Finlay were Salem visitors one day last week. . Mr. James Underwood has dispos ed of his property here. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Steurnol vis ited on Sunday with friends south of Wroxeter. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kermath were Sunday visitors with the latter’s sis ter, Mrs. Edward Newton. Bobbie: “My father’s a policeman. What does your father do?”' Charlie: “Whatever ma tells him." NEWS ■ of the DISTRICT that won To John two by the first Carter, This is his third haviiig previously Memorial and U,. Wins Carter Announcement was made Carter Scholarships were Seaforth Collegiate pupils. Mills, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mills of Seaforth, went valued at $100.00. win this year, he taken the Alumni of W. O. Scholarships. Jean McDon ald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McDonald, R. R. 3, Brussels, won the Second Carter, valued at $60.00. — Seaforth Huron Expositor. son met just Ever Wonder Why You’re Constipated? Do you ever have days when you just have to drag yourself along, when you feel tired, sunk-be- ' cause of that constipation? Then why not find out the real cause of your trouble?What have you had to eat lately? Just things like meat, bread and potatoes? If that’s it, you may not have to look any farther. It’s likely your trouble is you don’t get enough “bulk.” And “bulk” doesn’t mean a lob of food. It means a kind of food that isn’t consumed in the body, but leaves a soft “bulky” mass in the intes tines and aids elimination. If “bulk” is what you lack, your ticket is a dish of crisp crunchy Kellogg’s All-Bran for breakfast every day. It contains the “bulk” you need plus Nature’s great in testinal tonic, vitamin Bt. Eat it every day, drink plenty of water, and join the “regulars”! ^Made by Kellogg in London, Ont^ Meets with. Painful Accident Master Bobbie Burns, infant of Mr. and Mrs. W, D. Burns, with a painflu accident. He had arisen from his afternoon sleep when he fell on the floor. A glass tumbler broke when he fell and cut the lad’s lip. Three stitches were required to close the wound.—Mildmay Gazette. Found Helpless from Stroke— Died Later The death of Samuel Smith, aged 73 years, occurred in Walkerton Hos pital following a paralytic stroke that left him helpless in his home, Luck now, to be discovered several hours later by neighbors who broke into his home. Mr. Smith a former Huron Township farmer near Lochalsh, has been living alone at his home in the village, south of MacDonald’s saw mill, for the past few years. Neigh bors broke into the locked home and found Mr. Smith helplessly stricken with a paralytic stroke, but still able to talk incoherently. His face was burned where he had fallen against the stove when stricken. He was re moved to Walkerton Hospital. — Lucknow Sentinel. Hero Dog "Rover," the Collie which some weeks ago saved his master, Jos. Ma loney, from fatal injuries when a bull attacked him, is this week one of 12 j Hero Dogs attending the Royal Win ter Fair at Toronto. Mr. Maloney is also attending the fair. Rover has been awarded a medal, collar and a diploma, attesting to his bravery. — Seaforth Huron Expositor. Lucknow Doctor to Erin Dr, William Fowler, of Lucknow, who succeeded Dr, R. J. Bowen as a medical practitioner in that village two years ago, has moved to Erin, where he has taken over a practice. Mrs, Fowler and little daughter, Joan, will move in a few days. Clinton Woman Dies Following Car Accident Suffering internal injuries and pos sible head injuries in a car-truck crash at the westerly outskirts of Se- brtngville about five o’clock Wednes day afternoon, Mrs, Alex, Haddy, of Clinton, died about'two o'clock on Thursday morning in the Stratford I General Hospital. The woman was a passenger in a car driven by Mrs. Louise Oakes, wife of Dr, Walter A, Oakes, of Clinton. The car is said to have skidded into the path of a heavy gasoline truck after the right-hand wheels evidently slipped off the pave ment and onto the shoulder of the road. The car started to skid when the driver manouevfed it Mck the pavement which was covered with hard slippery snow* and ice. Three Car Starts Itself A car belonging to Sam Moore, of Bervie, roofing salesman, left stand ing on the pavement here, did some damage when the brakes became re leased, and it backed down the street, In its backward course it come to rest against Liescmer’s hardware store, narrowly missing a plate glass window.—-Mildmay Gazette. Listowel Hotel License Suspended According to an announcement by Missioner E. G. Odette of the On tario Liquor Control Board, the Roy al York Hotel, Main St., Listowel, has been placed under indefinite sus pension for infractions of the Liquor Control Act. Two other hotels were also affected, Walsingham Hotel, Toronto, and the Royal Hotel Mitchell.—Listowel Banner. m at Awards for Kincardine Lads Parchment certificates of the R< at Canadian Humane Society will presented to Russell Tout and Janies >y- be -- ■ /1 hv. L VIS GOOD ENOUGH ~7 / —r------ ---------------EZL-A This outstanding triumph is proof of quality. 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