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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-02-23, Page 2PAGE TWO WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thur*,, February, 23rd, 1939 Wingham Advance-Times Published at WINGHAM - ONTARIO Subscription Rate — One Year $2.00 Six months, $1,00 in advance To U. S. A., $2.50 per year. Foreign rate, $3.00 per year. Advertising rates on application. of the '■oitniiiiuiiiiiiiniilniiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiKiixnuuinr Wendorf Twins Have Them Beat The daily papers last week carried a story to the effect that Matthew Smellie of Elora and his brother, Jack in Edmpnton, Alberta, celebrated their 86th birthday anniversary on February 9th, and saying they were believed to be "Canada's oldest twins.”- This record has also been claimed for the Wendorf twins of Hanover, Charles and William, who are still quite frisky, despite the fact that they will be 92 years of age in April, but it has been pointed out that there are other twins in Canada ev­ en older than the Wendorfs.—Han;- over Post, Harriston Man Dies As Result of Fall William Stinson, who a couple of months ago, broke his, hip while clear­ ing away the snow at his home in Harriston, died suddenly. Mr. Stinson was well known throughout this dis­ trict. Rev. John Stinson, who recent­ ly went' to China to engage in mis­ sionary work, is a son. materialize, it was announced. Such a project has long been the vision of active leaders in the community, but now the Lions Club, with assured as­ sistance from the town officials, are going ahead with plans for the com­ ing summer and those plans call for a swimming pool for kiddies of Clin­ ton. The location has not been defin­ itely’ decided, although one particular spot has been prominently mentioned. The Lions Club hopes to develop a real community play-ground to be op­ erated in conjunction with the pool and soon the officers will be looking over plans and estimates. Elmwood Woman 100 On Friday Mrs. Henry Mettser, of Elmwood, Grey County, celebrated her 100th birthday anniversary on Friday. She was born in Waterloo County, near Kitchener. She married Henry Meus- cr,9 and. over 75 years ago drove to Elmwood, with a team of horses and wagon, with the cow tied on behind. Those were the first horses in Elm­ wood, as oxen were used entirely. Her first home was a shack, with an open fireplace, an outdoor oven for baking, and a ladder fastened to the wall as stairs. Later they built a log, and then a stone house. She pulled flax, spun into thread and her fath­ er wove it into cloth, her hats were woven by herself, out of wheat and rye straw. She made candles, their only light, and maple sugar, often making 200 pounds. Her home was the stopping-place for the circuit-rid­ er preachers, and service was held in a- home in Bentinck. Clinton Lions Plan Children’s Playground An up-to-date swimming pool will fee erected in, Clinton this year if pre­ sent plans of the Clinton Lions Club Order Bray Chicks now, and be ‘•‘lucky” when egg prices climb next Fall. See me, or phone me, right away. Personal attention, prompt delivery. Mrs. Samuel Bisset Claimed by Death Mrs, Samuel Bis'Set, of Saltford Heights,- Goderich, died in the hospital there on Wednesday in her 85th year. She fell at . her house'while enjoying the Christmas festivities with her family, suffering a fractured hip and wrist and since that time has been confined to the hospital. Formerly Miss Eliza Young she was born in Colborne Township. After her mar­ riage to Samuel Bisset, she went to reside on her husband’s farm near Renmiller, later removing to Saltford Heights. Her husband predeceased her 13 years. A. C ADAMS Wingham Ontario Twelve Children Legally Adopted The annual meeting of the Child­ ren’s Aid Society of Huron County was held recently. Rev. J, H.* Bar­ nett, D,D., was re-elected president for 1939. Other officers are: secre­ tary, A. M. Robertson; treasurer, A. H, Erskine; vice-president, Rev. S. R. McClung, Mrs. A. Taylor; directors, Mrs. Chas, Young, Mrs. J. C. Stew­ art, Miss A. Wurtele, H. M. Ford, A. P. Wilkes. The treasurer’s statement showed receipts of $4,809.70, with a balance of $67,4$. Mrs. 01 yer, the matron, -reported five children in the shelter and one in the hospital suf­ fering with whooping cough, then mastoid, aud now with pneumonia.v Services at Lucknow For Joseph W. Helm The funeral of Joseph W. Helm, who died at his home in the village, was held from the residence, with in­ terment in Greenhill Cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev. R. C. Todd, of Lucknow United Church, and Rev. J. Wilkins, of Ashfield Un­ ited Church. Mr. Helm, who was in his 77th year, was born in Ashfield. More than 4(k years ago he married Miss Janet Webster and they made their home in Ashfield, until three years ago, when they moved to Luck­ now, Besides the widow, he is sur­ vived by one daughter, Mrs. Floyd Campbell, of Belgrave, and two sons, Robert S, Helm, Ashfield, and Thos. H,t of Dorchester; one sister, Mrs, Ralph Nixon, of Ashfield; and two brothers, Albert, of Zion, and Thom­ as of Tiverton. ' Father of Eight Fatally Injured Charles J. Raymond, 47, farmer, of R.R. 1, Ethel, died in hospital at Lis- towel on Wednesday night as a result of his lung having been pierced by a twig more than a week ago. He was working in the bush cutting wood and when he fell a small sharp twig pierc­ ed one lung. Mr. Raymond farmed on the sixth concession of Grey Township. Born in Cornwall, Eng­ land, he came to this country some years agq, farming in the West until about a year and a half ago when he moved to the Brussels district. He is survived by his mother in England and his wife and eight children at home. Two Goderich Men. Sentenced Penitentiary terms of three years and six months and two years and six months, respectively in penitentiary, were imposed on Earl Mero, 25, and Norval Precious, 31, of Goderich, by Magistrate J. A, Makins after they had pleaded guilty to '-charges of breaking, entering and theft. The sentence on Mero, already under sen­ tence of 18 months for theft of an autefmobile, will run concurrent with the previous one. It was for the theft of more than $500 worth of contract­ or’s equipment from its winter stor­ age place in Goderich, property of Oscar M. Nickel, Listowel, that Mero and Precious were sentenced. The materia! was taken in two raids, one in December and one in January, and sold to a second hand dealer in Kit­ chener for a mere song. Belts cost­ ing $150 were parted with .for $15 and $17, the court was told. New Postoffice Opened Monday On Monday, Lucknow's new Post- office was opened to serve the public. The date was February 13th, almost eleven months after excavation com­ menced; on March 28th, 1938, as the first step' in the erection of the build­ ing.—Lucknow SentineL Harvest Lemon Crop Solomon’s Greenhouse has harvest­ ed its annual lemon “crop.” The crop this year constitutes one mammoth lemon, measuring upwards to 12 in­ ches in circumference, It’s the size IT POURS the handy foURimii spout for the twopouiuttin lt*s free—write for one NOW nearly -eight feet square. Bricks and mortar crashed through 2x8 inch raf­ ters to the floor of the attic and. de- mollsed a bookcase and damaged oth­ er articlesMierp. The crash occurred about II p.m. and carpenters erected" a temporary shelter over the gaping hole, Colored glass windows in the, east side- of the church were shatter­ ed by the wind, crashing to the floor behind the choir loft. Fortunately the large frames held, with, the result Jhat the greater part of the multi-pieced windows remained intact.—Goderich Signal-Star. "HELLO AUNTIE" Fits the special top of the 2 lb. tin of Crown Brand, Lily White and Karo syrups. Is easily cleaned and van be used over pnd over again. Pours without a drip. Provides means of accurate measurements. Makes the 2 lb, tin an excellent table container. The protective cap provides it sanitary cover. Tell the boys that portraits of famous hockey stars can still be obtained for '“CROWN BRAND" labels. of a small grapefruit, There are sev­ eral other lemons of smaller size on this hothouse “t^ree," which grows in al pot, and is less than three feet in height, An orange tree in the same greenhouse is also producing small oranges this year, one of which has matured and 'ripened. Another curio is a fig tree, that bore fruit, but.which dropped off before ripening.—Luck­ now Sentinel. She Must Be Pretty Tough Now Once more -the life of the 36-year- old goose owned by Mrs. Wm. Smith, near Barrie, was spared as the Christ-* mas fowl market came along. For 36 years the goose .has evaded .the re­ lentless axe at the Yuletide time and each year has layed a number of eggs and raised a flock of goslings. The past year she layed eight eggs and hatched out eight goslings. Judging from • the reports of contemporaries this is a record age for a goose. Mrs. Smith intends keeping the goose to see how long it will live. Golden Wedding Marked by Walkerton Couple Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H, Tanner, of Walkerton, have marked the 50th anniversary of their wedding. At the family home’in the West ward a re­ union of the family members was held on the anniversary, while many other called to offer .greetings. All the fam­ ily but one were present. Present were: Mrs. Cunningham, of Brant; Ed., of Eden Grove;. Mrs.. Arthur Cain, London; Mrs. Mel Parson, Wal­ kerton, and Gordon, Walkerton. The absent members was Mrs. Frank Lit­ tle of Lintlaw, SasU Tuckersmith Coiiple Celebrate Golden Wedding ' Life-long' and highly esteemed resi­ dents of Tuckersmith, Mr. and Mrs, R. H, Modeland on Monday observed the fiftieth anniversary of their mar­ riage at their home on the second concession. The day was quietly spent at their mome, and in .the' even­ ing neighbours and friends gathered for a surprise party. Both are mem-! bers of pioneer Tuckersmith families. Mr, Modeland, when' two years old, came with his father from pear Brant­ ford. The elder Modeland cleared the farm which has been the home of the Modelands since, Mrs. Modeland, who was Susan McConnell before her marriage, was born on the farm clear­ ed by her father on the Mill Road. Both are in fair health. Mr. Mode­ land is in his 81st.year, while his wife is in her 76th year.—Seaforth Expos­ itor. Pilots’ License Tests Planned at Goderich First tests for private pilots licens­ es since Sky Harbor Airport was es­ tablished last* July will be held at the airport Goderich, Wednesday, under the direction of Ken White, district inspector of civil aviation, There are three candidates-, George Parsons and Ray Dean,, of Goderich, and George Robinscm,. of Holyrood. Two other stndenit, Leslie Naftel and George Dbwker, who also have flown the re­ quired number of hours, will take their tests at a later date. PYARE AGENTS for- BbpKS 'PRINTED .GUMMED; JAPE 'L-'.-Mad'e bY;,./’/., .sott Wind Plays Havoc at North St. Parsonage At the height of a terrific wind storm on Thursday night last a large chimney on the parsonage of North street United Church, Goderich, top­ led over and tore a hole in the roof The Advance-Times Phone 34. e NESTED EGGS — A SARDINE SURPRISE For Breakfast or Luncheon or Child­ ren’s Suppers this is an Unusual and Interesting Disk:. Eggs lend themselves to a great many variations, and yet we take them so much for granted. Asked for different ways to serve them, you might say poached, fried, boiled and hard-cooked and think you had Cov­ ered the situation. But that’s only the beginning. For instance, here’s a dish that 'doesn't take much time? to- pre­ pare,- but pays dividends in; g,ood looks and appetite appeal. Nested Eggs With Sardines 4- slices toast 4 eggs, separated 1 can Canadian Sardines Have the toast piping hot: and', but­ ter it well. Place two to three sar­ dines on each slice. Separate the'eggs and beat the whites very stiff.'. Make a nest on peach piece of toast.. Drop a whole yolk into the depression’made in the white on each piece of toast. Add a dot- of butter to each; Dust with salt, pepper, and paprika, and set into a moderate oven -until, the eggs are set and copked. ; Canadian sardines come packed with mustard or tomato sauce as well as in oil. This dish become different with each. For instance for childrenls- lunches use the sardines packed in tomato sauce, and spread, a. little of the tomato saute on top of the egg white after the whole yolk has been placed on ,top. For those who like sharp flavours, pick tfie sardines packed in mustard. Sections of canned*, kippered herr-. ing — they come packed, that way — may be used instead of sardines. Canned Canadian, salmon, mashed, and sprinkled with; a> little' lemon juice' make another interesting variation. Don’t forget any woman may have- a whole cookbook of exciting fish re­ cipes merely for the* asking; Just send a postal card to the Department of Fisheries,. Ottawa, Canada, and say you want a copy of /T0(l Tempting Fisht Recipes,” Published' in both. French; and English, and free to ev­ ery Canadian woman. R.OC HESTER -BUFFALO-E R I E SHELTER FOR 2,835 PATIENTS NEEDED AFTER $1,600,000 FIRE DESTROYS QUEBEC HOSPITAL i t t Superintendent Dr, C. S, Roy blamed I (RIGHT) stayed with terrified pat-1 them to safety until at midnight alduptil the last, under control, Hospital Medical i the fire otf a pyromaniac/Grey Nuns i tents, calmed them and shepherded i were billetted. rierinfcmtcnf Tk C <t (RIGHT) stayed with terrified pat-1 them to safety until at midnight all' uptil the last. Blackened walls, steaming ruins (LEFT) are alt that is left of the $1,600,000 St. Michael Archangel Hospital for the Insane. Of the 2,835 patients, one died in the evacuation, and he from natural causes, Hunt for the pyromaniac who set the fire and search for temporary shelter for the inmates is being carried on, “The good Lord only knows what would have happened had the fire broken out in the, night” said Sister Marie Gardicnne. During the day patients (LOV^ER LEFT) were evacuated from one whig to another until it was seen the entire structure was doomed. •At midnight the fire still raged CEN­ TRE), and it was not until the fol­ lowing morning that firemen brought kJ I J /