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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-06-01, Page 5MW ? Thursday, June 1st, 1939 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES ( LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Greer visited last week in Toronto and Barrie. Mr,.George Allen, of Chicago, was a Week-end visitor with his father, Mr, Robert Allen. Mr. and (Mrs. H. C. Gray, of Niag ara Falls, N.Y’., visited with his fath er for the past week. ✓ Mrs. James Pluard of Owen Sound spent the past week1 with her sister, Mrs. Mary A. Dinsley. .Miss Margaret Mitchell, Reg. N., spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. James Halloway, of Long Island, N.Y., are visiting with her sister, Mrs. James Robertson. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johns and fam ily, were week-end visitors with his sisters, Misses Phyllis and Marguerite. Mrs. W. W. Armstrong returned On Sunday from a week’s visit with . her mother, Mrs. W. L. Craig, Tor onto. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rose and two children, of Blenheim, visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs.1 T. A. Currie. Miss- Margaret Mundell returned to Collingwood after spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Mundell. Mrs. Mary A. Dinsley left last week for the West to visit with her daugh ter, Mrs. Charles Hawke, Black Dia-. inond, Alta. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kights and •two children, of Blenheim, visited ov er the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Dunlop. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Stack and two children accompanied Mr. Gordon Im lay of Detroit, at Chas. Hopper’s and Stewart Procter’s. Mrs. Win. Williamson and son Archie, of Toronto, were in Pontiac over the week-end as Mrs. William son’s brother, Hugh Montgomery, is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Casemore, iMr. and Mrs. H. Routledge of Chatham, 'spent the week-end vyith the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Case- more, B. Line. Mrs. C. E. Richey and two little boys, Douglas and Donald, left on Monday to spend the summer months with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Jeffery and Mrs. R. D. Richey, Arnprior, Ont. William of London; Herbert of Lis- towel; Mrs. H. D. Woods, of Galt; Mrs. Fred Morris, of Oshawa. . The remains are resting' at R. A. Currie’s Funeral Parlours until Thurs day, June 1st, at 2 p.m., when the fun eral service will be held in the Salva tion Army Citadel, Wingham. The service will be conducted by Capt. C. Hetherington, of Ridgetown 'and Adjt. G. Wright, of Petrolia. Interment in Wingham Cemetery. OBITUARY Charles A. Jobb The death occurred in St. Joseph’s Hospital,. London, Monday, May 29. a former Wingham resident, Charles A. Jobb, of Petrolia, in his 56th year. Three weeks ago Mr. Jobb underwent a serious operation, complications de veloped and he passed on late Mon day night. He was born in Wingham, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. L. Jobb. After attending school here he went West for a number of years, returning to Wingham to conduct a blacksmithing business. For the past seven years he has resided in Petrolia. Surviving are four brothers and two sisters, Lindsay, Missoula, Montana; Christopher, Peace River. District; Mrs. George Wilson. Th'e sudden passing of Mrs. George Wilson in Wingham General Hospital Sunday afternoon, May 28th, was a great shock to the people of this com munity. On Wednesday of last week Mrs. Wilson underwent an operation for the removal of her appendix. The operation was successful and she was making a‘ splendid recovery when she suddenly passed on from a blood clot. A life-long resident of this district, Catherine Sutherland was born in E. Wawanosh, the daughter of the late William and Isabel Sutherland. After her marriage in 1’900 they lived on the Whitechurch road, moving to Lower Wingham, 19 years ago. Mrs. Wilson was an ardent member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and took a very active part, in the Women’s Missionary Society of which she was a life member. She was also a valued member of the Women’s In stitute. Surviving besides her husband, is one brother, James, of Wingham. Two sisters predeceased her, Mrs. Mary Ellen McEwen, of Denfield about a year ago, and Miss Margaret A. Sutherland four years ago. The funeral service is this after noon, Wednesday, May 31st, from her late residence, Lower Wingham, and is being conducted by Rev. Kenneth MacLean, minister of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The pallbearers are, her five neph ews, Arthur Wilson, James Wilson, Clarence Wilson and Gordon |McEw- en, Charles McEwen and Alex. Suth erland. Interment in Wingham Cemetery. James Phelan A former Wingham resident, Janies Phelan, passed on at his late home, 3 Maynard Ave., Toronto, early in May. The deceased lived in Wingham for 14 years, coming here from Tor onto. While in Wingham he was em ployed by- the Western Foundry Co. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Lina Phelan and a daughter, Mary. James T. McDonald The death occurred here on Friday, May 26th, of James T. McDonald, formerly of Goderich. The deceased had been ailing for some time,.death resulted however from a stroke. Mr. McDonald resided in Goderich for many years, the family moving to De troit in 1922. Mr. and Mrs. McDon ald returned to Wingham eight years ago, where Mrs. McDonald, formerly Agnes McIlwain, passed away six years ago. FOR SALE BV The only tire in the world With 2000 solid rubber teeth — over 5000 sharp edges to bite and grip the road ahd give you silent, safer traction, s CRAWFORDA.M, General Motors Dealer JACK REAVIE DUNLOP THE WORLD'S FINEST TIRES®* DUNLOP SO An outstanding, high- quality 4-ply tire. Silent-running, Cable Cord Construction and extra deep non skid tread. A family of three survive, Mrs. N. D. Sparks, of Detroit; George of East Detroit, and Leonard of.Windsor. He is also survived by four sisters, in the West, and two brothers at Exeter. The funeral took place Sunday af ternoon from, R. A. Currie’s Funeral Parlours. The service was conducted by Rev. J. Pollock, of Whitechurch. Interment took place in Wingham Cemetery. young couple, who were unattended, left on a motor tour. On their return they will reside on the groom’s farm in Howick., BORN Attending World’s Fair Mrs. J. H. Crawford left on Tues day for a visit at the World’s Fair, New York. She will be accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Hugh Anderson,, of Caledonia. Mrs. Peter Leaver Following an illness with influenza followed by a heart condition, Mrs. Peter Leaver passed on at the family residence, Lot 30, Con. 11, East Wa wanosh, Sunday noon. Mrs. Leaver, formerly Annie Milner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Milner, was born at St. Augustine and lived her entire life in this district except for five years spent in Detroit. She was in her 78th year. About half a cen tury ago she was married and has since resided on the farm where she passed away. In religion she was a Presbyterian, a member of ■ Calvin Presbyterian Church. She leaves to mourn her passing be sides her husband, one son, Charles, at home, and one daughter, tMiss Am elia, of London. She is also survived by one brother and four sister, Wm., of London; Mrs. Jane Spackman, of London; Mrs/ Charlotte Dobbs of Parry Sound; Mrs. Martha Champion of Brussels, and Mrs. Lavina Graham, of Conn. The funeral was held from the late residence on Tuesday afternoon, the service was conducted by her minist er, Rev. John Pollock, of White church, assisted by Rev. J. B. Town end, of Belgrave. The pallbearers were: John McGee, J. D. Beecroft, James Norman, James Leaver, Alex. Haven, Wellington Nix on. Burial took place in Wingham Cemetery. BRAWLEY—In Toronto General Hospital, on Tuesday, May 30th, to Mr. and Mrs. William H. ley, (nee Vesta Fox), of a daughter, Joan Sandra. SMITH—In London, on E. Braw- Toronto, Sunday, May 28th, to Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, London, a’daughter. inwas Tuesday advanced Tried Examinations. Miss Agnes Williamson Stratford on Monday and where she was examined in English and Mathematics in connec tion with her first class certificate. On Extended Motor Trip Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gurney left on a two weeks’ motor trip to New York World’s Fair, going via Niagara Falls, Rochester, Gloversville, to New York. Returning they call at Halifax, Que bec City, Montreal and Ottawa. Accepts Position, with Bell Telephone Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Niergarth and son, Elmer, of Waterloo, have been visiting with the latter’s father over the week-end and other relatives around Wingham. They had recently attended the graduation, of their son, Elmer, at Queen’s University, Kings ton, who graduated for an Electrical Engineer, and is leaving for Montreal June 5th'where he has accepted a po sition with the Bell Telephone Co. Mrs. Niergarth. is a daughter of Wm, Chandler, of Turnberry, Special Services at City Mission Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Grout, of Tcffi- asket, Wash., continue to give vahs- able service in the City Mission. Sun day afternoon Mrs. Grout sang a very effective solo “The Heart That Was Broken.” Rev. Mr. Grout gave a mes sage on text "For we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to an-, gels and to men.” He pointed out God’s great ability to make each in dividual yielded to Him. The evening message was a masterpiece on subject "Reasons for believing God’s Word is True.” Rev. and Mrs. Grout will continue to sing and speak in meet ings the remainder of this week and next Sunday. 8 MANY HEARD GOSPEL GIVEN IN SONG Large congregations were present on Wednesday and Thursday nights last week in the Town Hall to hear Eivin Bjornstad, the famous Gospel singer. This is Mr. Bjornstadls sec ond visit to Wingham and the large attendance proves his popularity- ini this district. Mr. Bjornstad sings fcfis way into the hearts of his.mutBeiftne and between the verses makes m ev angelistic appeal to them. He was billed to sing also on Friday night but this engagement had to be can celled as he was due in New York Saturday morning, ' WEDDINGS Grant - MacTavish A quiet wedding was solemnized at Atwood Presbyterian manse on Sat urday afternoon, May 27 th, when Rev, J. R. Greig united in marriage Isabelle Myrtle, daughter of iMr. and Mrs. James MacTavish, Turnberry Town ship, to Mr. George son of Mr. nad Mrs. of Howick Township, becomingly attired in and bolero suit with pink blouse and white accessories, Immediately after the ceremony the Harold Grant, Thomas Grant, The Bride was a navy blue hat Visit of Their Majesties The King and Queen STRATFORD — TUESDAY, JUNE 6 Round Trip Adult Bar gain Excursion Fares to STRATFORD $2.20 2.00 1.80 SPECIAL TRAIN SERVICE (Standard Time) Kincardine Ripley Lucknow Whitechurch Wingham Bluevale Brussels Ethel Henfryn Atwood Listowel Listowel At. Stratford Lv.Ar. P.M. 7.40 7.21 7.09 6.57 6.45 6.35 6.22 6.11 t Ar, Lv. A.M. 8.35 8.51 9.06 9.18 9.30 9.40 9.53 10.04 10.10 10.18 10.30 10.40 11.25 Children 5 years and under 12 Half Fate 12 years and over Full Fare. CANADIAN NATIONAL SAVE THE , T1W