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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-01-26, Page 1O' With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter ’ News. , Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26th, 1939 Subscriptions $2-00 Per Yean HORTICULTURAL SOC. ELECTED^OFFICERS Successful Year Shown by Annual Reports. The 17 th annual meeting of the Wingham Horticultural Society was held in the council chamber on Thurs • day evening last, with the president, Mr. W. S. Hall in the chair. Mr,| Hall expressed his appreciation of the • co-operation extended which made it . a very pleasant year, and also con­ gratulated Mr. Galbraith and Mr. Lewis for the beauty spot that has been made of the Park. The rose show held in June was a decided success and there was a un- . animous showing for an annual event of this*kind as well as a continuance of action, re the beautifying of the park. The election of officers resulted as follows; President—W. S. Hall. 1st Vice Pres.—Mrs. H. Angus. 2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs. (Dr.) Ross. Sec.—Mrs. E. J. Nash. Treas.—Mr. W. A. Galbraith. 2-year Directors — Mrs. T. Kew, JMr. Hall, Mrs. Connell, Mr, Spittai, Mr. Kidd. 1-year Directors — Mrs. T. Fells, Mr. J. H. Crafword, Mrs. W. Arm­ strong, Mrs. Cosens, Mr. H. Camp­ bell. Auditors—J. R. M. Spittai, H. L. .■Sherbondy. Parks Com.—W. A. Galbraith, T, Fells, E. S. 'Lewis. Premium Com. — Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Kew, Mrs. Fells, Mrs. Angus, Mrs. ■Connell. Delegates to annual convention in Toronto in March—Mrs. (Dr.) Ross, Mrs. Connell. The treasurer’s report showed a successful year with a membership of 106. Special mention was given the ■donation by Mr. Lewis of flowers suf. ficienjs to plant all the town beds last spring. * NOTICE TO WATER CONSUMERS All billing and collection of the Waterworks Department of the Util­ ities Commission will be done from the Hydro Office in future. Wingham Utilities Commission. . .......................... & Teeswater Society Name Officers The “annual meeting of the Tees­ water Agricultural Society was held last week when the following offic­ ers were elected: President, J. J. Reid; vice-presidents, T. P. McDon­ ald, Herb Arkell; managing director and secretary-treasurer, A. B. Mc- Kagtte. SWING CLUB ELECTS^OFFICERS The . second meeting of the year was held by the Swing Club in the Masonic Hall on Friday evening, at which the officers for 1939 were nam­ ed. The hall was resplendent in ^ew decorations for which the club owes a vote of thanks to Charles C. Mc- Kibbon for designing and supervising­ same. A'vdry; good membership was present, especially after the hockey games were over, dancing being con­ ducted later than usual on that ac­ count. Novelty prizes were won by Gordon and Leila Legget, Miss Ethel Brunne of Toronto and Ralph Ham­ mond. During lunch hour a drawing was held for the ski set which the Alps Ski Club had sold tickets on. Mr. W. H. Gurney was the winner on a well known lucky number, good old 11, The next session of jam and jive or what can you do will be held on Thurs.f Feb. 2nd, starting at-8.30 p.m. and ending promptly at midnight, So come early and get your money’s worth. Those members who have not attended a meeting as yet this year are asked to make an effort to attend as only by the co-operation of all can the cKib 1>e the success we would all like to see it. The newly elected officers are as follows; Hon. Pres.—J. P. McKibbon. President—-A, B. Adams. Vice Pres.—Miss V. Walker, ■Sec’y.—Thos, Simpson. Treas.—Carl McKay. 1 Lunch Com.—Lillian Fuller, Marg, Currie, Vera Fry, Mary King. Dance Com.— Ken Somers, John Cruickshank, Harold Mitchell, Dc- 'Witt Miller, Harry Posliff, jack Herd (Convenor). HOCKEY AS IT SHOULD BE PLAYED Mayor Crawford’s “Flashlites" to Play Reeve Hetherington’s “Fire-Flies”* Special instruction to all who wish to have a lesson in “Hockey as it should be played:” will be.given to all those who attend the Arena at 7.30 Wednesday evening, Feb. 1st, before the Little German Band plays the preludue for the skating. The teams who will give this display will be Mayor Crawford’s “Flashlites” and Reeve Crawford's “Fire-Flies." The game will be very illuminating. Line-ups: Flashlites: Goal, J. Templeman; defence, George Skinn; F. Elliott; centre, C. Johnson; r.w., A. Sturdy; 1. w., G. Leggatt; alternates, H .Cum­ ing, A. 'Peebles, N,» Williamson. Fire-Flies: Goal, A. Mitchell; def., C. Cook, L. Elliott; centre, E, Wild; r.w., O. Haselgrove; l.w., F. Kelly; alternates, B. Isard, E, Williams, Dr. Ross. PALMERSTON HERE THURSDAY NIGHT This Game Should Be a Crowdi- Pleaser. . The O.H.A. hockey team are show­ ing much -improvement in their last few games and should take Palmers­ ton on Thursday night this week. Backed by Zulauf, who is playing a great game in goal, the Eagles are out to give the team from the rail­ way town a lesson. This game will be one of the best as these teams should be very evenly matched. Turn out and give the boys a hand. The Lions Club Juveniles play at Teeswater Friday night. Doing Nicely Following Operation Mrs. T. A. Cameron, R.R. 7, Luck­ now, who was operated on in Wing­ ham General Hospital on Monday of last week, is improving. Federal Returning Officers Named Mr. Horace Fisher, Goderich, has been appointed Returning Officer for North Huron, Mr. Eugene Martyn for Bruce and Mr. Keith McLean for Huron-Perth. A. Y. P. A. News Results of this week’s Discing Drawing at St. Paul’s A. Y. P. A. were: Gallagher skip 10, Roberts skip 6; Mitchell skip 9, Lamb skip 8; Gal­ lagher skip 5, Mitchell skip 3. Progressing Favorably Mr. Cuvier Ramage, of Lucknow, who has been in Wingham General Hospital for the past week under treatment for diabetes and pneumonia is showing marked improvement. Sale Continued The Isard January Clean Sweep Sale is going on for this week. Out­ standing values await you in Men’s and Women’s Wear Stores. Buy now at a Big Saving while prices are down. Bridge Club Results The regular meeting of the Wing­ ham Bridge Club was held Wednes­ day evening last week with 8% tables present. The winners were: North and South — Mrs. W. L. 'Kress and Mrs. Art Wilson; Mrs. F. A. Parker and Ken Somers; George Williams and L. R. Blackwood; W. H. French and F. Madill. East and West—Mrs. D. B. Porter and Dr. Geo. Ross; Mrs. O. Colborne and J. H. Crawford; Mrs. A. R. DuVal and Miss <Sara MacLean; (Mrs. J. Mason and A. Wilson. SCOTCH PROGRAM GREATLY ENJOYED Under the auspices of the Ladies’ Aid of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church a social was held Tuesday night in commemoration of the 180th anniversary of the birthday of Rob­ ert Burns. Rev. Kenneth MacLean was chairman and gave a very inter­ esting and complete History of the famous Scotch poet’s life and intro­ duced the following Scotch program: piano solo, Miss Cora Phair; solo, Miss M. MacDonald, accompanied by Jack Herd; duet, Mrs. W. B. McCool and J. R. M. Spittai; bag-pipe selec­ tion, Ken Rintoul; violin selection, Miss Mary Kit^, accompanied by V. Wheeler; solos by Mrs. W. B. Mc­ Cool and J. R. M. Spittai; an illus­ trated reading “Cotter’s Saturday Night” by Mrs. John Pollock, Following the program the ladies of the society served scones, ban­ nocks, oat cakes and coffee. ST. PAUL’S CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING Officers for 1939 Elected. The annual meeting of the Corpor­ ation of St, Paul’s Church was held in the Parish room last week with the chairman, Rev. E, O. Gallagher, pre­ siding. Following the opening hymn devotions were conducted by the rec­ tor. The minutes’ of the last annual meeting were confirmed and iMr. A. B. Hutson re-elected as Vestry Clerk. Reports from all organizations were then read and adopted. The most interesting exercise in the work of the parish is at present in the Sun­ day School under the able direction of Superintendent Gordon Kidd and his able and loyal staff. The Wom­ en’s Guild, Women’s Auxiliary, Altar Guild, A. Y. P. A., C. B. L. and Bible Class also submitted records of their work, all of which assisted in an ap­ preciation of the life of the parish in all its branches. The rector submitted a statement dealing with all departments of work, statistics and parish records, and in­ dicated plans and policy for the year. The appreciation of the congrega­ tion was extended to the choir, the wardens and church organizations, and to all officials for their assistance in 1938. The officers for 1939 who were el­ ected will be installed Sunday morn­ ing, January 29th. Following is* the result of the elec­ tions: President of the Corporation and Rector, Rev. E. O. Gallagher, M.A., B.D., LL.B. Rector’s Warden—R. E. Armitage. People’s Warden—J. R. M. Spittai. Vestry Clerk and Sec. Treas.—A. B. Hutson. Auditors—A. J. Wilson, T. Simp­ son. Lay Representatives—W. Phair, E. Johnston. Substitutes—R. Manuel, J. Scott. Finance Committee—W. T. Booth, L. R. Blackwood, R. Manuel. Board of Management—Messrs. W. Phair, G. S. Kidd, R. Manuel, R. Johnston,. E. Jphnston, J. Scott; M,es- dames F. Sturdy, F. Fuller, A. Mit­ chell. M. Templeman, E. Nash, A. B. Hutson. Sidesmen—B. Mitchell, H. Fuller, W. Campbell, G. Kidd, W. Phair, R. Manuel, W. T. Booth, E. Johnston, J. Crandell, J. Scott, E.‘ Barnes, G. McKay, E. J. Nash, C. Armitage, A. Forbes, LARGE NUMBER HEAR SINGINGJEVANGELIST The Baptist Church was filled to capacity Friday night and a large congregation was present at the- Unit­ ed Church on Saturday evening, des­ pite the storm, to hear Mr. Eivin Bjornstad, the singing evangelist and world-famed lyric dramatic tenor. Mr. Bjornstad, in advance notices, was said to have a very fine voice, com­ paring favorably with Caruso, and the large number who heard him here were captivated by his presentations. He not only sang hymns with great feeling but his interpretations of whole passages of Scripture in song were truly wonderful. It is sel­ dom that the people of this district have had the opportunity of hearing a man with the wonderful talent of M.r, Bjornstad and those who heard him were very greatly impressed. Improving Nicely Mr. Edward Schumacker, R.R. No. 2, Teeswater, who underwent an op­ eration in Wingham General Hos­ pital last week, is improving nicely. Public, School Hockey « Two games were played in the. Public School League on Saturday. The Leafs defeated the Canadians 2 - 0, and Maroons defeated the Leafs 5-2. The teams showed greatly im­ proved combination. Fire’at Bluevale Creamery Fife of undetermined origin broke out at the Bluevale Creamery about 10.30 o’clock Friday morning. Short­ ly after the alarm was sounded, men were at the scone of the fire and suc­ ceeded in getting it under control. The office, which is a small building attached to the main building suffer­ ed most, the roof and ceiling being completely destroyed, the contents and fixtures damaged by smoke and ‘water. The owner of .the creamery, Mr. George Thomson, was in Toron­ to at the time. PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD HELD FIRST MEETING Trustee C. B. Armitage Elected Chairman. The Public School Board held its first meeting of the year last week, Trustee C. B, Armitage was elected Chairman. The members of the board'are: Ward 1, Rev. J. F, Anderson, Alfred Lockridge; Ward 2, N, L. Fry, Gor­ don Gannett; Ward 3, C. B. Armi­ tage, J. O. Habkirk; Ward 4, W. F. Burgman, Dr. A. W. Irwin. Appointments: To High School Board, 1 year — W. H. French. To Library Board, 3 years—Mrs. F. A. Parker, School Attendance Officer—Chief George Allen, Sec’y.-Treas.—W. T. Booth. Committees; Finance — C. B. Armitage, W. F. Burgfman, J. O. Habkirk. Property — Alf. Lockridge, chair­ man; all other members of the board. Purchasing — Rev. J. F. Ander­ son, N. L. Fry, Principal Kidd. Principal Gordon Kidd reported that the average attendance was 227.06. The number on the rolls 240. The medical examination held at the school showed, defects, eye 24, ear 15, tonsils and adenoids 22, anaemic 5, glands 13, goitre 5, breathing 6, heart 1. Dental — cavities 189, orth­ odontia 15. The following statement for 1938 was presented and accepted: Receipts, Balance from 1937 ............$ 302.37 Non-Resident Fees .......... 64.50 Government Grant ............ 1714.24 Municipal Levy .................. 9507.61 Sundries .................... -... 203.80 O.S. Cheques No. 182 ........ .51 $ 11793.03 Expenditures Teachers’ Salaries..............$ 8045.40 Caretaker’s Salary ............ 780.00 Other Salaries .................... 100.00 Stationery ............. 114.61 Blackboards, Maps, Library 106.18 Manual Training ........ 57.52 Household Science ............ 153.59 Music ........’........................... 23.63 Art ..................... 17.48 Repairs ............................... 502.21 Insurance ........................... 22.82 Water, Light and Fuel..... 581.02 Caretaker’s Supplies ......... 92.69 Postage and Administration 21.82 Printing, Stationery and Supplies ........................ 52.72 Athletics ........... 43.55 Agriculture .......................... 49.10 Sundries ............................. 5.45 Bal. in bank-Dec. 31, 1938 ... 1023.24 $ 11793.03 The Government Grants were made up as follows: Sal. and attend. $1,- 486.24, Manual Training $64.00, Household Science $64s,00, Agricul­ ture $100.00; Total $1714.24. Convalescing Miss Liza Thompson, of Holyrood, who suffered a fracture on Christmas Day, is convalescing nicely in Wing­ ham General Hospital. ODD FELLOWS HELD SOCIAL EVENING ■■ "■■■'' ✓ Meeting Held, to Commemorate the Founding of Oddlellowship In America. A very interesting social gathering of the members of Maitland Lodge LO.O.F. and their wives was held in the lodge rooms on Thursday even­ ing. The master of ceremonies and chairman of the evening was the Noble Grand of the Lodge, John P. McKibbon. Euchre was played the early part of the evening, the winners being Miss Marjorie Preston and Mr. Wm. Phair. The game at cards was follow­ ed by a very enjoyable program con­ sisting of guitar selections by C. N. Merkley, solos by Jack Rcavte, duets, Mrs. W. B. McCool and Mr. J. R. M, Spittai, piano solo, Miss Cora Phair. A special feature of the evening was an address given by Dr. George Fowler, of Teeswater, on Oddfellow­ ship. This special evening was held in commemoration of the founding of Oddfellowship in America by Thom­ as Wildy in 1819, Dr, Fowler traced the founding of the society from its beginning in England and said that its principles, Friendship, Love and Truth, were ideal for all to follow. DR. I. H. ERB WILL SPEAK HERE SUNDAY Address Will Be Given in St. An­ drew’s Church Under the Auspices of the Ministerial Association. The Ministerial Association of Wingham and District has arranged for Dr. I. H, Erb, Pathologist to the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, to come to Wingham on Sunday, Jan. 29th. Dr. Erb will deliver an address in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 8.30 p.m., immediately following the evening services of worship. His subject will be “The Way of the Transgressor”, and will be based largely upon his personal experience as Pathologist to the Coroner’s De­ partment for the city of Toronto, and in the Attorney-General’s Depart­ ment of the Province of Ontario. Dr. Erb Wil illustrate his address with lantern slides illustrating the manner in which science may aid in the apprehending of a criminal, The Ministerial Association invites the general public of Wingham and district to be present for this very important occasion to hear an ad­ dress of unique interest, information and of guidance. The association most particularly invites leaders and members of all Young People’s So­ cieties, Sunday School Workers, and young people of the High School age. Dr. Erb besides holding the posi­ tions referred to, is an Assistant Pro­ fessor of Pathology in the University of Toronto, and Lecturer in Scientific Crime Detection, Ontario Provincial and Municipal Training School. It is hoped that all citizens will grasp this opportunity of hearing Dr. Erb give an address of such outstan­ ding importance in our own day. The Ministerial Association believes that in bringing Dr. Erb here it is render­ ing a service to the community. HYDRO FRONT IS FURTHERDAMAGED The beautiful front at the Hydro Shop appears to have a jinx connect­ ed with it. A week ago Friday, Al­ bert Dustow’s car backed into this front and broke one of the rounded plates of glass. This glass has not yet been replaced and about 6 a.m. Sunday the gale that was blowing broke a piece out of the big front plate of glass and cracked it down the middle. A piece of the curved portion that was previously broken was in place until it was hurled ac­ ross the street by the wind or was taken -out by someone. Clifford Reeve Wellington Warden Arnold Darroch, reeve of Clifford, was last week chosen Warden of Wellington County. 4. Dr. Redmond Takes a Partner Dr. R. C. Redmond announces that he has taken into partnership Dr. Thos, L. Torrance, Dr. Torrance is a graduate' of Toronto University in Medicine and has recently spent two years in England in post-graduate work, chiefly surgery, Dr. Torrance has secured a residence on Minnie St. and Mrs. Torrance will come to Wingham in a few days. Teeswater Scouts Invested Asst. District Commissioner J. R. M. Spittai of the Huron Scout Dis­ trict, accompanied by Rover Leader, Rev. E. O. Gallagher, Scout Master Benson Hamilton and Asst, Scout Master George King visited Teeswat­ er last week and contacted the inves­ ture of 30 new Teeswater Scouts. The Investure was held in the Town Hall, Teeswater, and this troup is a new addition to the Huron district of the Boy Scouts Association. The scoutmaster of this new troup is M, C. Thompson and the assistant is Ir­ ving Hyslop. TAKING PART IN REVOLVER MATCHES Local Club Again Entered in U* S. Revolver Association Tourney ' The local Revolver Club is again taking part in the United States Re­ volver Association Indoor Tourna­ ment. Last year the local club took first place in the novice class D. It is expected they will be in a much higher rated class this year. So far the’club have fired three matches this year with the following scores, 1005, 999,, 1043, out of a possible 1250. Ten members, of the club shoot each match and the. five highesKare used by the association to give the rating. The five highest in score so far are: Dr. Kirk, T. W. Platt, Alf. Mitchell, Mr. Oke, Dr. Connell, The five oth­ ers who made up the team are; Frank Sturdy, H. Jensen, C. Johnston, Fa­ ther Paquette, Dr, McKibbon. INSTITUTE WILL MEET JAN. 26th The regular meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute will be held in the Council Chambers at 2.30 o’clock on Thursday, January 26th. The motto is “Beginning Again.” Roll Call “One thing I would like to do better this year.” Mrs, Elwell Webster, Conven­ or of Education, will be in charge of the meeting. Topic—What facilities are there for me to improve my edu­ cation at home. Hostesses: Mrs. D. Hutcheson, Mrs. James Isard, Mrs. Greenwood. Mr. W. S. Hall, Prin­ cipal of the High School, will speak on “Education,” City Mission Sunday evening serveie will be at 7 p.m. instead of 8 as usual, due to Dr. Erb’s address. The Doctor will speak at the Mission at 3 p.m, Battery Meeting Friday Night So that members may attend the hockey game on Thursday evening, the Battery meeting has been post­ poned until Friday night. Teeswater Re-Union in August .. August 6,-7,r-8 and-9th-,-are the dates set for the Teeswater Ohl Boys’ Re­ Union. Plans were fulfilled for this event at a meeting of the Teeswater Board of Trade and residents of Cul- ross Township. Correction In the report of the installation of the officers of the Huron Chapter, No, 89, O.E.S., last week, the Con­ ductress and Sentinel \vere wrongly reported. The former should have read, Mrs. F. Watson and the latter, Mr. F. Watson. Mentioned for Postmaster-General Post It has been stated for some time that Hoh. J. C. Elliott will retire very shortly as Postmaster-General. Am­ ong those mentioned for this position is R. J. Deachman, M.P., who repre­ sents this riding, North Huron. Oth­ ers who are prominently mentioned for this position are: R. J. Gray, W. P. Mulock and Norman McLarty. 10 Saved, 3 Die in Seaplane Crash Safe after one of the most dram­ atic rescues in the annals of trans­ oceanic air travel, five men and five women survivors of the sunken fly­ ing boat Cavalier reached New York aboard the tanker Esso Baytown. Eight coast guard vessels gave the three up for lost after a thorough search of the seas where motor trou­ ble forced the giant Bermuda-bound Imperial Airways cr/’.ft to pancake in­ to the Atlantic ocean 300 miles south­ east of Cape May, N.J., during a gale Saturday. It sank in 10 minutes. Commemorated Conversion of St. Paul On Sunday last, being the nearest Sunday to the Festival of the Con­ version of St. Patil, the Patronal Saint of St. Paul’s Church, and in view of the fact that services were first held in the Anglican Church in the month of January nearly eighty years ago, the congregation commit­ ted themselves to an Act of Re­ newed Dedication immediately fol­ lowing the statement of the Creed. The service of the morning was in harmony with the thought of Renew­ al, and the same hymns were used as on the occasion of the laying of the corner stone of the present building. Wednesday, being the Festival of St. Paul’s Conversion, the Holy Com­ munion was celebrated at ten o'clock. Next Sunday morning the officers for the year will bo installed. FAIR BOARD HELD ANNUAL MEETING R, J, Currie Was Again Elected President, At the 64th annual meeting of the Turnberry Agricultural Society held on Friday afternoon in the Council Chambers, R. J. Currie was re-elected president. The meeting was well at­ tended and from the enthusiasm shown the 65th Fair to be held by the society this fall should be the best yet. Officers for 1939 President—R. J, Currie. 1st Vice Pres.—R. Proctor, 2nd Vice Pres.—Adam Robertson. Secretary—H. L. Sherbondy. Treas.—J. R. M. Spittai. Auditors—Capt. W. J. Adams, W, C. Adams. Directors—Thomas Moore, Duncan Kennedy, Roland Grain, John Taylor„( Wm. Wellings, David Fortune, Wal-( ter VanWyck, James E. Currie, Geo. Fowler. Associate Directors — J. D. Bee­ croft, E. B. Jenkins, J. O. Habkirk, Geo. Orvis, J. H. Currie, Geo. Ter- vit, Clarkson Martin, Gordon Kidd, W. S. Hall, J. J. Fryfogle, C. R. Coul- tes, H. Procter, F. Thompson, B. Cruikshank, W. W. Armstrong, C. B, Armitage, Frank Hows on. Honorary Directors—R. Wilton, F. Henry, J. Gillespie, W. McGill, I. J. Wright, John T. Currie, James Lock- eridge, Mayor J. H. Crawford, Reeve R. S. Hetherington, E. Cardiff, R. Redmond, R. J. Deachman, M. P.„ Chas. A. Robertson, M.L.A. Lady Directors are the W1Y§S of thg direc^ors and officers, and associate''" directors, and it was decided that the ladies organize their department and be a sub-committee to -the Board of Directors. Mrs. Wm. Wellings was appointed chairman of the ladies or­ ganization and Mrs. R. Proctor, sec­ retary. Mr. and Mrs. R. Proctor and the secretary, H. L. Sherbondy were ap­ pointed delegates to Fairs Associa­ tion Convention in Toronto on Feb. 23rd and 24th. The financial report showed the society ahead on the years operations and a substantial reduction in the debt of the last three years when the show was rained out. Attended Meeting in Goderich Zone Commander Kenneth Weav­ er, Duncan Kennedy and Bert Mac- Lean, of the local Legion, attended a social evening held by the Goderich Legion on Monday night. Barrister Hayes, of Goderich, gave a lecture on his trip to the Old Country. Essex Member Postmaster-General Premier King announced two new appointments to his Cabinet. Norm an A. McLarty, member of Parlia­ ment for Essex West, will succeed. Hon. J. C. Elliott, as postmaster­ general, and James A. McKinnon, member for Edmonton West, has been chosen minister without port­ folio. R. J. Deachman, local member, was prominently mentioned for the cabinet post of postmaster-general but Mr. McLarty got the call, THE WIND SHE BLOW AND BLOW The wind storm on Saturday night and Sunday made things very uncom­ fortable for those who ventured out. ( Saturday evening a heavy fall of snow, about 2 inches, together with a high wind, made it seem that the storm of the day after Christmas would be repeated. The snow stopped about nine o’clock, however, but the wind kept right on. During the night and all day Sunday the wind blew with great velocity with some fall of snow. It was fortunate that the snow fall was not greater or the roads would have been plugged, as it was some sideroads were blocked to mot­ or traffic. Two Accidents The swirling of the snow made motor traffic dangerous on Sunday. Two accidents happened here but nei­ ther were serious. Harry Fryfogle and Charles Hopper were driving cars that collided on Main Street due to the slippery road. A fender was smashed on Harry’s car and the oth­ er car had a compartment damaged. Harvey Aitcheson was on his way to Teeswater but visability was poor, he decided to come back to town* When he was in the act of turning his car around, his car and one driv­ en by Alex. King, came together. The King ear had a fender smashed.