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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-06-01, Page 7GORRIE WROXETER R, and Mrs. Ed. Bolton, Maxine also her V Listowel Hospital and we soon- be able to' be around who has been for some time, here last week, her sis- Detroit, George Women’s Missionary Society The W.M.Sr will hold their June meeting in the Church school room on Thursday, June Sth at 2,30 p,m. g fell in behind. Mrs. Woodcock and daughter, Marian, Toronto, spent the - end at the home of Mr. and W. A. Irwin, J, Hues ton is spending a of weeks with friends in Tor- party was still enjoying clear skies atm, walked with the Rang and Queen on their arrival at Port Arthur where and, Premier Kin The royal Mayor C. W. Cox, gray topper on his Mrs. A. M. Grant will have charge of the meeting and the roll call will be answered by a verse containing the word “Rejoice.” “George the Rainmaker” spontaneous title .with which western- < - ■ —, ----- ers have saluted their King as the ar- point from Winnipeg MONUMENTS at first cost Having our factory equipped with the moat 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 in Ontario, 'All finished by sand blast machines. We import all our granites from the Old Country quarries direct, in the rough, You can save all local deal- era’, agents’ and middleman profits by seeing us, E. J. Skelton & Son at West End Bridge-—WALKERTON .‘i ...u.. Tfie surest way to rid yourself of any ailment is to discover the cause and to overcome It. Con­stipation is caused, in the major­ity of cases, hy a diet lacking “bulk.’' If your usual menu is made up mostly of bread, meat, potatoes— in all probability your bowels lack the necessary -“''bulk.” Pur­gatives do not give any lasting relief.. Then eat Kellogg's All­Bran, It helps form a soft "mass” in the bowels that is ^favorable to "regularity,1’ A delicious, crisp and tasteful cereal, All-Bran is also one df the foods richest in Vitamin, Bi, the natural intestinal tonic. Eat All-Bran every day, drink Jots of water, and regain your gayness and well-being. Made in London, Canada by Kellogg. At all grocers. is the" rival of the Royal train has been ac­ companied by rain at nearly every :g on. Wroxeter News and Gorrie Vidette Thursday, June 1st, 1939 SUM SHONE ON KING AND QUEEN AT PORT ARTHUR Free Yourself from Constipation! Mr. J. Dempsey, of Stratford, spent ‘Sunday at the home of Miss M. Ma- •.guire and Mr, B, Maguire. ’> Miss Velma Baiers, of Belmore, was Sunday visitor at her home here. Mrs. R. F. Edgar is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Black. Mr. and Mrs. D. Chamney and son Vernon, Miss Loretta McBurriey, of Belgrave, also Miss Viletta Chamney of Wingham, spent last Wednesday at the’home of Miss Kate Earngey. Mr. and Mrs. T. Padfield and fam­ ily, Orange Hill, visited last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lome Walker. • Mr. Charles Doan, of Mjtchell, vis­ ited his. mother, Mrs. A. Doan, -day last week. Mr. Neeb, of Detroit, spent '•week-end with Mr. A. Sippel. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Earngey son, Dean, of Brussels, visited'with Miss Kate Earngey on Wednesday! last.' Mr. and Mrs. Chester Cooke and Miss Marian Clarke spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and“ Mrs. Melvin 'Nay. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shera and dau­ ghter, Shirley, also Mrs. William Marshall spent last Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin WJ1- . letts, of Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Shera were Drayton visitors on Sunday. , Those from St. Stephen’s Church who attended the Spring Deanery meeting for the Diocese of Huron, held in Wingham on May 25th, were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Taylor, Mrs. George King, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Dinsmore, Mrs. C. Lawrence, Mrs. H. L. JenningSiand Miss Kate Earngey. 'Mrs. Jennings was one of the speak­ ers. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston, of Galt, al­ so Mr. and Mrs. George Baker, Ford- wich, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Foster on Sunday. Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Earl, Mitchell, al­ so Mr. and Mrs. David Ritchie, Tees- water, .spent Sunday at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs; Stanley Edgar and daughter, Edith, were Monday visit­ ors with Mr. and Mrs. G. Mundell. M rs. F. A. Wassman and daughter, | Mrs. D. W. Hicks, of Bornholm, call­ ed on Gorrie friends on Monday. Mr. James A. Strong, Canadian Trade Commissioner, of Buenos Air­ es, Argentine, is at present spending two weeks of his summer - vacation- with his mother, Mrs. W. G. Strong, and brothers. Mrs. E. Hastie, who has returned from spending six months with her son and other relatives in California, also her daughter, Miss Jessie Hastie, .R.N., who is leaving immediately for New York, where she has secured a position, spent a few days this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastie, one Fine School Display Those who took advantage of the Visitor’s Day which was held on Fri­ day afternoon last for the first time, at the Public School here, were very much enthused and interested in the new form of teaching manifested ill the wonderful display of pupils’ also teachers* Work, which was exhibited, The different lines of study exhibited ' j nK ! 1BSHi I■ 1^& !E 188* HHi S SMay^MHHHH B - § , 3 J* J Q - ‘ ugg rag? O Mrs. Wearring expressed the ap­ preciation of those present to Mrs. Jennings for her interesting talk on her work and life in the far North, and wished her and her husband ev­ ery success. Community singing with Mrs. J. N. Allen at the piano, was an added feature, During the business period plans were made to attend the District Annual at Fordwlch on June 9th. Also a letter was read asking any who could to give young children a holiday in the’eountry during July and August. Anyone interested kind­ ip get in touch with the Sec,, Mrs. VanVelsor,-who can give full partic­ ulars. Following delicious refresh­ ments served by Mrs. J. N. Allen and Miss K. Goodfellow, the president ex­ pressed appreciation to Mrs, Brown for her hospitality. The National An­ them closed a very interesting and en­ joyable meeting, On Guaranteed Trust Certificates A legal investment for Trust Funds Unconditionally Guaranteed THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION STERLING TOWER TORONTO ■a SMB R I •*!«***? After spending the past three months with her daughter, Mrs. R. C. Berkinshaw and friends in Toronto, Mrs. F. Kitchen returned to her home accompanied by her daughter on Fri­ day, her daughter remaining a few days, ' Mrs. Sandy McDougall is at pres­ ent suffering from rheumatism in her limbs. Her many friends • hope she may soon be better. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Gallaher spent Friday with friends in Bluev-ale. Mr. and Mrs. Archie McMichael spent one day. recently with Mr. and Mrs. Graham Campbell of Morris. Mrs. Alex. Pleasance and son, Al­ len, of Port Elgin, spent the week­ end with her mother, Mrs.' Neil White, who accompanied her home on Sunday to Visit for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Bryans, Ford- wich, called on Mrs. F. Kitchen Sun­ day afternoon. ■ residence, reminded by her doctors, that time would be needed to heal ait eye injury suffered when her automo- bile turned over in a collision last Tuesday. Conservatives Nominate in Essex, and Elgin In a convention that lasted five hours, Norman R. Martin was chosen, as Conservative candidate in the rid­ ing for the next federal election. Ar­ thur J. Reaume, 32-year-old member of the Windsor Board of Control and once Mayor of the former Town of. Sandwich, was named Conservative candidate in the next federal election, in Essex. West at an open convention in Patterson Collegiate Institute. Wprld News showed the patience and skill, of the teachers, ,Mr. J. Gordon Mundell and Miss Velma Lennox, who are to-be congratulated on the fine exhibit of their pupils. Jean Heibein is among the most outstanding-in art and, we feel, could be a famous artist some day, as she has great talent. Bower Farrish is also to be congratulated on many of his works of art. Altoge­ ther, we know that many more of the people in this community will be in­ terested in the next Visitors’ Day at the Public School. Won Wrist Watch Mr. Harold Edgar, south of Gor­ rie, was the lucky winner of a wrist watch in the lucky draw of tickets at a dance held by the Orange Lodge in Listowel Armouries on the evening of May. 2'4th. { A good number of ‘citizens from here were fortunate in seeing our King and Queen while in Toronto. ' ■ .. .Fractured Hip The many friends of Mrs. Robert Dane will1 be sorry to ..hear of the ac­ cident'which she suffered on Monday falling on the steps of her home and breaking a hip bone. She was remov­ ed to the trust will again. Mrs. couple onto. Mr. and Clare, were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albrecht, near HarristOjl, Mr. William Marshall is visiting friends in Proton and London . this week. Mr. and- Mrs. Cameron Edgar, of Wingham, spent Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Charles Black. Mr. and Mrs, H. W. Irwin and dau­ ghter, Miss Lucille, of Long Branch, also Miss week (Mrs, Mr. Wasman, of Bornholm, called on friends here on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs, George Marshall and children, Elizabeth and Glen, Grand Haven, were week-end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Mar­ shall. Mr. and* Mrs. Norman Seip, CliL ford, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Stafford. Mrs. Jack Toner and children, of Toronto, returned home with Mr. and iMrs. A. E. Toner, who spent a few­ days in Toronto last week, and will visit here for a few weeks. Mrs. Watt Sr.,‘and son,-Mr. Watt, of Palmerston, spfent Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. H. N. Watt. • Mr. and Mrs. Ira McLean and children, Donna and Marilyn, Brus­ sels, spent the 24th of May at the home of Mr. and Mrs. K. Hastie. Mrs. FI. N. Watt and son, Harold, are spending this week with her par­ ents, in Toronto. Rev. H. N. Watt and Mr. George McKee are attending Conference in London this week. Mr. and, Mrs, James Graham, Tor­ onto, spent a few days last week with Mr. and- Mrs. Robt. Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Earl, of Mitchell, were -Sunday guests with their nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Earl. ' Miss’ Emily Heinmiller spent a few days with her friend, Kathleen Elles- ley, at Molesworth. Mrs> Ernest King spent a few days last'week in Toronto, and Mr. Ernest King is spending a couple of weeks there with his daughter and husband. Mr. Ken. Hastie and Mr. Paul Ad­ ams spent a few days last week with relatives and friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes and Miss E, Perkins spent the 24th with 'friends at Barrie. - Mr. Mac Frizzell, of Toronto, is spending some time with Mr. Archie Irwin and 'Other friends in the vicin­ ity. Mr, Robert Patterson underwent a serious operation in the Listowel Hos­ pital on Saturday and is doing’as well as can be expected, Mrs. W. G. Strong, living in Port Credit returned to her home where she will live with her son and family, Mr, aud Mrs. Jack Strong. Mr, and Mrs. James Robertson, of Toronto,- spent the week-end with Miss Mary Maguire and (Mr. Ben Ma­ guire. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Graham, Strat­ ford, called on friends? in Gorrie on Saturday, They were former residents not far from Gorrie. Mr, and Mrs. Willett Kelterborn, of Milverton, were guests -on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Cloync Michel. Mr, Robert Wade, who is attend­ ing University in London, returned home last week, having completed his examinations for the term, Mr. and Mrs, Chas, King are spend­ ing a couple of weeks with their soli and family, Mr, and Mrs, J, H, King, in Toronto. Fenian Veteran Shook Hands with The King . Mr. H. V.’ Holmes' father, at Port Arthur, who celebrated his 97th birth­ day on Sunday, May 28th, had the dis­ tinction of shaking hands with King George and Queen Elizabeth. He is the oldest known living veteran of the Fenian Raids. Mr. Ezra Wenzel, of Detroit, is vis­ iting his sister, Mrs. Viola Heinmiller and other relatives. The Demonstration Dinner which was held in the United Church and sponsored by the Executive of the Gorrie branch of the Women’s Insti­ tute ori Monday evening proved quite a success, when about sixty-five per­ sons wefe present. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ashton and baby daughter left last week for Nova Scotia where he has been given a new field of work, and expects to be in that territory for the next six months. Hcrticultural Society Beautify Local Cemetery The members of the Horticultural Society have donated twenty-five shrubs to the Cemetery. This society as well as the cemetery board, are to be commended for their co-operation in making our cemetery one of the best kept in the district. The care­ taker, (Mr. George Anger, is to be congratulated for his keen interest in the work. This group are also plan­ ing to beautify our village main street with four beds of flowers. famous Surgeon Passes . Chicago — Dr. Charles H. Mayo, famous surgeon who teamed with his brother in developing the internation­ ally known medical clinic in Rochest­ er, Minn., died' of pneumonia at Mer­ cy Hospital. The 73-year-old doctor saved the lives of patients from all sections of^orth America. 688 Faced Spanish Firing Squads Madrid—It was officially announc­ ed that the Spanish Nationalists’ spec­ ially constituted councils of war and permanent military tribunals had sent 688 persons before firing squads since the fall of Madrid, on March 28. The councils, formed by officers of the Madrid army of occupation, condemn­ ed 1,000 persons to death, but the sen­ tences of 312 of them were commut­ ed to prison terms by General Franco. Sues Dr. Dafoe North Bay — An action seeking un­ stated damages for alleged libel .has been started against Dr. Allan R. Da­ foe, physician to the Dionne quintup­ lets, on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Oliva Dionne and the pints. A writ filed al­ leges Dr. Dafoe appeared before the Saints and Sinners Club at New York on April 13 dressed in a uniform bear­ ing the words “Doctor of Litters,”" and carrying a bag marked “Dr. A. R. Dafoe—mass deliveries.” '' f Mother of Globe Publisher Died Mrs. George Henry McCullagh, mother of C. George McCullagh, pub­ lisher of The Toronto Globe and Mail, died Thursday at the family residence, 122 Base Line Road, London. Mrs. McCullagh had been confined to her bed since May Sth. Her death result­ ed from a pneumonia attack. At thcr request of his mother, George McCul­ lagh left her bedside Monday morn­ ing to attend the running of the King's Plate at Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Felker and children, Listowel, were Wednesday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Timm. Mr. and Hrs. A. N. Edgar, Ford- wich, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. V. . Denny on May 24th. ,ML and Mrs. M. S. Aikfenhead, Miss Lillian Aikenhead, also Mrs. John MacNaughton, all of London, were Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton oh Thursday. Mr., and Mrs’ Wm. Ferguson and family, Clifford, spent a day recently with Mr. Tom and Miss Beatrice Shearer. Miss Hamilton, of Clifford, was a week-end guest of Mr, and Mrs. L. VanVelsor. Dr, I, Campbell was a Toronto vis­ itor one day last week, , Rev. A, M, Grant is attending Con­ ference in London this week Mrs. Marjorie Rogers and ter, Jessie Paulin, both of were week-end guests of Mrs. Paulin. Mrs, Thompson, Winghafii, daughter, Mrs. Httfshcy, of Washing­ ton, were guests on Thursday of last week, at the home of Mr, and Mrs. H, Waller. At the Sunday School hour Sunday jnorning last a Special Children’s ser­ vice was held. Baptismal Service United Church held their Annual Baptismal Service on Sunday morn­ ing last when three children were re­ ceived into the Church by baptism, Charles Edmund Hembley, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hembley, Winnifred Vera, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Munroe, Angus MacMillan, son of Rev. A. M.< and Mrs. Grant. Queen Mary Has 72nd Birthday London — Great Britain’s best known grandmother—Queen Mary— became 72 Friday in a birthday anni­ versary of unusual quiet and unusual interest. The beloved Queen Mother remained close to her flower-filled apartment in her Marlborough House Drastic Action, by New Zealand ' Auckland, N.Z. — Drastic import cuts which the New Zealand Govern­ ment has imposed in an endeavor to build up the Dominion’s sterling funds abroad will mean some btg changes in everyday life in this coun­ try. Complete prohibition of cigar­ ettes and tobacco imports, for instan­ ce, means that only locally produced lines will be available. When existing stocks of liquors arc used whisky, gin, brandy and wine may disappear from the market. Women’s Institute Hear of North Land Mrs. Thomas Brown opened her home on the Hill for the May meet­ ing of the W. I. This was the first meeting of the year and the new pres­ ident, Miss K. Goodfellow, very cap­ ably presided. The meeting was open­ ed by the Ode, followed by The Lord’s Prayer in unison. The Roll Call, Bring a new member, added sev­ eral new members to our group, who were graciously welcomed by the president. Current Events were giv­ en by Mrs. Laurie VanVelsor,• who read an editorial on the visit of Their Majesties King George and Queen Elizabeth. In keeping with the sub­ ject Miss Dorothy Brown favored with a patriotic solo. The guest speaker was Mrs. Jenn­ ings, of Gorrie, who with her husband is doing missionary work at Fort Nor­ man, 1,200 miles north of Edmonton, opening a mission which had been closed for 14 years. Mrs. Jennings said except for 25 whites, the people ate all Indian. Except when the break-up is on, mail is received every three weeks. Twice a year the supply boat comes in. Living is very high, bread 50c per loaf, coal oil $1.75 gal, The Indians are very kind mannerly people and never forget a favor. A very beautiful country around the MacKenzie River, which at the point W the Mission is two miles Wide. HYDRO LAMPS , The Lonfi Life Lamp Phone 156 1 Wingham Utilities Commission Wingham