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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-06-29, Page 1I With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, 'Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 29th, 1939 Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year 67th ANNIVERSARY OF TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, BELGRAVE For the first time in the history of the church the choir of Trinity Ang­ lican Church, Belgrave,wore the -traditional garb of the Church of England, surplices and cassocks, on -.the occassion of the 67th- Anniver­ sary of the Church on' Sunday last. The ladies wore soft black velvet ..hats which were very becoming. Miss Alberta McMurray, of Bel­ grave,, was soloist at the morning Service, and the choir sang the an- •them: “Praise the Lord, for He is • great and glorious," as the Offertory. Mrs. R. iM. Weekes took the solo, Alto and Mr. James McCrea sang the tenor solo. The obligato parts were very acceptably tak^n by Mrs. C. W. Wade and Mrs. N. Geddes. At this service, a moments silence was observed as a tribute to the mem­ bers who had laboured and worship­ ped in Trinity Church, and who nave ■entered into the Paradise of God. The sermon was preached by the Rector, the Rev. R. M. ..Weekes. In Jhis sermon, the Rector pictured the little group of faithful men and women ■who built Trinity Church that they .and their children might worship in freedom. “The Christian Church has been bought with a price involving sacrifice and blood-shed, the little Village Church meant sacrifice and work for our forefathers. God de­ mands our best because He always .gives the best. We must be willing to sacrifice and work for this Church, if it is to prosper and fulfill its Div­ ine Commission.” he said. The Rev. A. C. Calder, LL.B., Rec­ tor of St. George’s Church, Goderich, was the preacher at the evening Ser­ vice, and used the Text from Isaiah 55:13: “Instead of the thorns shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the-brier, shall come up the myrtle tree, tie said that every Anniversary brought Us nearer to the realization that time was quickly slipping on. One by one members of the congre­ gation were being called away by death. The young people gregation must shoulder sibilities of the Church more. What the future of . shall be depends upon the attitude of the young people.” Mr. A. Forbes, of Wingham, sang a very lovely solo, and the choir of­ fered the anthem: “O Give thanks un­ to the Lord.” The various solo parts of the anthem were taken by Mr. •Clark Johnston, Mr. James McCreae, Air. Cecil Armstrong, Mrs. N. Ged­ des, Mrs. C. W. Wade, and the duet parts were taken by Mrs. Neil Mont­ gomery and Mrs. R. M. Weekes. Miss Nora VanCamp was at the organ for both Services. Special Hymns and Prayers were .used at these services. Beautiful boqu- •ets of peonies, iris and other garden flowers enhanced the beauty of Sanctuary and Chancel. of the con- the respon- more and the Church the Operated on for Appendicitis Mr. Thomas Henderson underwent an operation for appendicitis in Sarnia General Hospital early Saturday morning. Topi and his bride were on the return portion of their wedding trip when it was found necessary to operate at once. We arc pleased to state he is making a satisfactory re­ covery. S. A. OFFICERS HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED Sunday last addresses at of Windsor, Adjt. V. Terry and Lieut E. Speller who have been popular officers of the .Salvation Army here for the past year and a half, are being transferred, the former to Strathroy and the latter to Mount Hamilton, On they gave th eh farewell ithe Citadel, Adjt, Edith Goodale, “will be the new officer in charge here and she will conduct the service oil Sunday next. Her assistant has not yet been named. • On Friday evening last a number of friends of Adjt, Terry ahd Lieut Speller gathered at the home of Mr, and Mrs. A. Finlay to wish them a fond farewell and present them with a gift Mrs. Jas. Adams of the Sal­ vation Army made the presentations to the officers after which they both spoke thanking all for their kindness. The evening was spent in singing and games, , • - j 40th WEDDING ANNI- VERSARYjOBSERVED Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elliott 40 Years Married Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elliott enter­ tained over twenty guests, all relativ­ es, at their home on the Bluevale Rd., on June 21st, the occasion being the fourtieth anniversary of their mar­ riage. . Mr. and Mrs. Elliott were married at Wingham by the Rev. Mr. Free, pastor of the Baptist Church. They settled on the farm where they have continued to live, Mr. Elliott operat­ ing a brick and tile yard. Dinner was served and a social ev­ ening enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott received several gifts and congratula­ tions from relatives and friends. The guests included the immediate family, iMr, and Mrs, Cowan (Stella), Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard El­ liott, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elliott and their fam­ ilies; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene MacDon­ ald and Mr. Ted Elliott, Wingham. NEW TEACHER FOR HIGH SCHOOL Miss G. Marian Bell, B.A., of Kin­ cardine, has been engaged on the staff of the Wingham High School, hei- duties to commence in September. Miss Bell replaces Miss Mabie Mc­ Larty, B.A., who resigned. Miss Bell is a graduate of Western University, London, and is a specialist in classics. For the past two years she has been a member of the High School Staff at Arthur. White Shoes from 89c to $3.98. Many styles to select from at Greer’s Shoe Store. NOTICE After July 1st, all coupons for premiums will be discontinued. Coup­ ons will be honored until July 31st, 1939. A. C. Adams. School Out The Wind-up of school for this term was this week. The children who have to try their entrance examina­ tions do so on Wednesday and Thurs­ day. The fall term will commence at both schools Sept. 5th. Special Picture at Lyceum “Gold Is Where You Find It” is the special picture at the Lyceum Theatre Thursday, Friday and Satur­ day this week. The news reel con­ tains shots* of tlie King and Queen at Ottawa, To Teach at Junction School Miss Jean Webster has resigned as teacher of the Junction school and ac­ cepted an appointment at the Clinton Public School. Miss Norma- Coldwell of Blyth has been engaged by the Junction School Board. I Institute to Meet June' 29th The regular meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute will be held in the 'Council Chamber on Thursday after­ noon, June 29th, at 2.30. The host­ esses will be Miss Beatrice Graham, Mrs. George Williams, Mrs. R. A. Coutts. Lions Held Party The members of the Lions Club en­ tertained their ladies at a dinner par­ ty at the Alps Golf Club on Friday evening. Followihg the dinner a most enjoyable time was spent at games. iMrs. W. B, McCool and Mr, J, R. M. Spittai favored with a duet. To Play in Ball Tourney 0 Our Bruce League Ball club will take part in the baseball tournament Which is being Jield in Walkerton oh Saturday. If they finish in the first three on Saturday they enter the play­ offs Monday, Six teams are taking part in this tourne'y, Won Suits of Clothes On Wednesday of . last week thir­ teen local pairs played in a Lucknow bowling tournament which had suits of clothes for first prize, H. L. Sher- bondy and Clare Adams won first prize, They played on the Wingham greens as did 25 other pairs. Howard and Clare won all four games and their plus was 37. On their first;three games they had a full plus of 12 for each game, but in the last game they just nosed out Wally Miller and Alex, Crawford by 1 shot. , • COUNTY W.C.T.U. CONVENED HERE Mrs. Grace’Knight of Edmonton, Dominion President, was the Guest Speaker The forty-second Annual Conven­ tion of the Huron County Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, here, on Tuesday afternon with after­ noon and evening sessions. The afternoon session opened with a worship service, Mrs. A. E. Lloyd, local president in the chair. Prayer was taken by Miss Raynor and the scripture lesson by Mrs. J. F. Ander­ son. Mrs. George Johnston of Goder­ ich, County President then assumed the chair for the balance of the after­ noon session which was taken up mostly by various reports, ■ Reports given were Anti-Narcotics and Medical Temperance by Mrs. W. Pearce of Exeter; Law and Sabbath observance and Legislation by Mrs. A. T. Sooper of Clinton; Flower Mis­ sion by Mrs. Walters of Goderich; Little White Ribboners by Miss R. Lewis of Wingham; Medal contest work by Miss J. S. Murray of Hen­ sail who said last year 47 boys and girls wrote on the Temperance tests and 16 received prizes. Gwenyter Jones of Exeter received a Provincial prize. Traveller’s Aid by Mrs. Howell of Goderich; Miss Louise Kelly of town gave a reading; Miss Raynor and Miss Hoover a duet. Mrs. Grace Knight of Edmonton, Alta., Dominion President of the W. C.T.U. was introduced by Miss Mur­ ray of Hensail. Mrs. Knight told of the Women’s Peace Petition which is being signed by women all over the world. It is as follows: We the Women of many lands beleiving that war and violence can bring neither Peace nor Happiness to the nations, hereby call for a World Conference of the peoples of the world, where any discontent, injustice or misunder­ standing amongst nations may be ex­ amined and settled by reason and methods of justice in the spirit of goodwill and of any necessary self­ sacrifice on the part of some nations, so that universal disarmament and a lasting World Peace may be secured. Mrs. Knight reported that the World W.C.T.U. Conference will be held in London, England, June 12-20, 1940 and 40 or 50 from Canada wjill attend. At the close of the afternoon ses­ sion a memorial service was conduct­ ed by Mrs. A. E. Lloyd in memory of the late Mrs. F. Howson, for many' years ah, untiring worker for the W. "1. T. U. and in whose memory were the flowers at the front of the church. The report of the evening session will be published next week. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Frank O. Pr.eston an­ nounce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Marjorie Edith, to (Mr. Henry B. Jensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Jensen, of Denmark. The mar­ riage to take place early in July. SILVER ANNIVERSARY WAS CELEBRATED Mr. and Mrs. George Gannett 25 Years Married A delightful surprise party was held at Bonnie Brae Park, residence of ,Mr. and Mrs. George Gannett, Sat­ urday afternoon, when their family and friends gathered to celebrate with them their silver wedding anniversary. George Gannett and Miss Annie Mundell were married 25 years ago by Rev. Crawford Tate, pastor of ‘Bluevale Presbyterian Church. On Saturday the ceremony was repeated, conducted by Rev. Mrs. Carine Mar­ ietta pastor of VanDyke Road Church, Detroit. The vows were changed and made suitable for older married folk. The brtde and groom were attended by their son and daughter, Charles Gannett, of Detroit and Miss Cora Gannett, of Wingham, The bride was gowned in grey lace with corsage of pink carnations and the bridesmaid wore blue flowered sheer, The home was beautifully decorat­ ed with roses, carnations and Scottish blue bells. Following • the ceremony, tea was served to about forty guests from Detroit, Blyth, Wingham, Tees- water, Belmore, Gorrie,. Wroxeter and Seaforth. L. E. CARDIFF IS CONVENTION CHOICE Morris Reeve Will Represent North Huron Conservatives in Coming Federal Election. One of the most enthusiastic North Huron Conservative nominating con­ ventions held in some years was held in the Town Hall here on Tuesday ev­ ening. The hall which has a capacity of 500, was taxed to accommodate the large number which were present. Mayor H. J. A. MacEwan, of God­ erich, the riding association president, opened the meeting. He spoke feeh ingly of the recent tragic death of Peter W. Scott, a past president, and of the passing of T. J. McLean, a stal­ wart of the party, also of severe in-' .jury to Orval Taylor, a chairman of a municipality. 'I Ex-Reeve John A| Bryans, of How- ick, was elected' chairman of the meeting and the following were nom­ inated: Mayor H. J. A. MacEwan, of Goderich; Ex-Warden Robert J. Bow­ man, of Brussels; Ex-Mayor John W. Hanna, of Wingham; Elnjer D. Bell, of Brussels; Ex-Warden Wilmot Haacke, of Goderich Township; Geo. Laithwaite, of Goderich Township; Reeve L. Elston Cardiff, of Morris Township; E. R. Wigle, of Goderich; Frank Donnelly, of Goderich. Before the ballott' was taken Messrs. Bell, Laithwaite, Wigle and Donnelly with­ drew, leaving five to be voted on. Cardiff Chosen On the fourth ballot Reeve L. Els­ ton Cardiff, of Morris Township, was chosen as candidate. Mr. Cardiff is 50 years of age, is married and has one daguhter, Mrs. Dean Davidson, of Brussels, also two sons, Ross and Clarke. He operates a 200-acre dairy farm. He is a member of the United Church, the L.O.L, and the Masons. He is serving his eighth term as reeve — in all he has had 12 years on the Morris Council. Pie is chairman of the Agricultural Advisory Board for the county and President of the North Huron Plowman’s Association. On the first ballott Mr. Haacke was dropped, on the second Mr. Bow­ man and on the third Mr. Hanna. Mr. Cardiff had a substantial majority on the final ballot, The meeting did not break up until midnight and following the announce­ ment of the ballot, Mr. Cardiff was greeted with great applause. The nomination was made unanimous on motion of Bowman and MacEwan and with the endorsation of all the candi­ dates. While the balloting was taking place, Mr. A. R. Douglas, K.C., Lon­ don, President of the National' Con­ servative Association gave an address in which he stressed the necessity of good organization. Mayor George El­ liott, of Clinton, and Dr. Hobbs Tay­ lor also spoke. The. guest speaker ‘of the evening was Mr. Cecil Frost, K.C., of Lind­ say, president of the Ontario ''Nation­ al Conservative Association. He spoke in shifts while the ballots were being counted. He charged that the govern­ ment has failed in its promises. He called the Government incompetent as they allowed the country to drift and drift. He challenged Mr. King to meet the people in an election so that they might choose a government with the courage to solve the problems of the country. In Dr. Manion, he said, the country has a man who will unite all' races and creeds throughout the country instead of having a divided people. He deplored the plight of ag­ riculture and said the duty of the gov­ ernment was to provide ways and means of relieving real estate from excessive taxation, Farm prices are down, production costs are up, which is ruining the farmers faster than be­ fore. Attended Executive Meeting; Mrs. R. J, Deachman attended a meeting of the executive of the On­ tario Ladies* Liberal Association that was held in Toronto on Saturday, Grade IV Won Mtisic Prize In the annual set of Music Tests, Miss Mcl>aughlin’s room, Grade IV, placed highest, winning the bat and ball presented by Mr, Anderton* This year, individual practical work was tested, as welt as written material, and the quality of work reached a high average. Music is now a definite part of the requirements for High School Entrance standing. ST. PAUL’S CHURCH FLOWER SERVICE 1939 CHEVROLET WON BY GEORGE JOHNSTON Awards Given to Sunday School Pupils St. Paul’s Church held its annual Flower Service, Sunday morning, with the church decorated gloriously with all the summer flowers, During the service the primary Department sang one of their own summer hymns, and the Girls’ Senior Department ren­ dered an appropriate sacred chorus. The lesson for the morning was read by the Superintendent, Mr. Gordon Kidd. Rev. Mr. Gallagher addressed the children on the subject of “Buds” •using rose-buds to illustrate. Eight members of the Sunday School received first period stars for regular attendance at Church, for six months, Patsy Wilde, Jacqueline Cur­ rie, Alice Buckman, Barbara McKay, Bud Wilde, Ernest Buckman, Wilbur Hart, George Porter. ' Eight others received the first year crescent and star for a full year’s at­ tendance at the Church Services: Jean Towne, Eva Lediet, Mary Forbes, Helen Forbes, Patsy Gallagher, Lion­ el Gallagher, Allan McKay, George Towne. The rector also installed two new members to the Church Boys’ League, John Armitage and Bill Templeman, while the other members were award­ ed crests and their Church Badge. The League sang the hymn dedicated to its cause. During the Offertory, the choir sang the anthem “I love to' tell the story," with Mrs, M, Swanson taking the solo. '' • ' I 1 I of in To Observe Festival of St. Peter Thursday of this week is the Fes­ tival of St. Peter, Apostle and Martyr, and will be commemorated in I-aul’s Church by a celebration Holy Communion at 9 o’clock morning. , r, First One-Day Cruise 1 First one-day Georgian Bay of season on Tuesday, July 11th, on C. P. R. liner Keewatin to Midland and Port McNicoll. Leaves Owen Sound at 8.30 a. m., back at 10 p. m. (Standard Time). Return fare $2. Se­ cure tickets early from Daily Sun- Times, Owen Sound, St. the the Cruise Local Quartette Gave Entertainment^ The local quartette of Bert Culli- more, Gordon Leggatt, Jack Reavie, Russel Zurbrigg, provided the prog­ ram at a garden party at Bethel Church, on Friday evening. They were assisted by Gordon Davidson with his piano accordian. The quar­ tette also sang at the evening service in Ripley Presbyterian Church day evening. Sun- MURDER CASE WAS OPENED HERE FRIDAY Miss Katherine Fitzpatrick to Appear at November Assizes Miss Katherine Fitzpatrick, 73- year-olcl resident of Lower Wingham, was committed for trial on the charge of murdering her 84-year-old brother, Albert, at their home in Lower Wing­ ham last March, /V preliminary hear­ ing was held before Magistrate J, A. Makins, of Stratford, here, on Friday. Miss Fitzpatrick will likely appear at the assizes which open at Goderich on November 7th. It is expected that, prior to the hearing at Goderich, there will be a jury summoned to de­ termine if Miss Fitzpatrick is able to realize her position. Since the inquest held about two months ago she has been confined to an institution at Lon­ don for observation. Five witnesses were called at the preliminary hearing by Crown Attor­ ney Holmes, They were Provincial Constables Percy McCoy of Goderich and T, W. Platt, who conducted the police investigation at the time the late Albert Fitzpatrick’s badly injured form was found in hys home; Royal McArthur, low&r Wingham grocer; Dr, W. A. Crawford, Wingham phy­ sician who attended the departed man and performed the post mortem, and Rev, J, F, Paquette, parish priest. The evidence given at this prelim­ inary hearing was the same as that given at the time of the inquest. Roy­ al McArthur told of discovering the body on the floor. Father Paquette gave evidence of the man’s condition as did Dr, W, A, Crawford, European Trip Goes To Miss Mary Ellis Dominion Bank Was Scene of the Close of the Campaign SCHOOL-GIRL WAS BADLY INJURED Donna Buchanan Making Fine Recov­ ery Following Accident We are very pleased to report that Donna Buchanan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Buchanan, is resting com­ fortably at her home, following an ac­ cident on Thursday afternoon when she suffered a concussion. On Thursday afternon. during the heavy rain, Donna raced across the school grounds for home. She ran in­ to the volley ball net and was thrown to the ground. She proceeded home but became ill. Dr. McKibbon was called and had her removed to a Lon­ don hospital for observation as she had a concussion and it was feared that her skull might have been frac­ tured. It was a great relief to her parents and friends when it was found that he skull had not been fractured. Donna was in an unconscious condi­ tion for several hours but has made splendid progress and on Sunday was brought from the London Hospital to her home here. STORES OPEN FRIDAY NIGHT Saturday, July 1st, Is Public Holiday Wingham stores will open for busi­ ness on Friday night this week, as Saturday, July 1st, is a public holiday and the stores will be closed all day Saturday. Summer Shoes—New Styles in all lines of summer shoes. Best values at Greer's. Received Reg. N. Degree Miss Jean Coultes has been success­ ful in passing the examinations of Registered Nurse. 1st Prize at St. Catharines Show X Currie & Tervit attended the St. Catharines Horse Show last week and _re successful in winning the Single Road class with Lady Lee Axworthy, Will Hold Reception - > V Mrs. R. J. Deachman will receive informally on Friday afternoon this week, June- 30th, at her home, Minnie and Patrick Street, Wingham, (for­ merly Dr. Ford’s residence). Attending Conference Rev. J. F. Anderson is attending a Mission Conference which is being held in the Ontario Ladies College, Whitley, this week. Pie will give one of the addresses. Belgrave L. O. L. To Hold Service The Belgrave L. O. L. will hold their Annual Church Service at 2 p.m. in Trinity Anglican Church, Belgrave, on Sunday next, July 2nd. Visiting Brethern heartily welcome. A Correction . Last week we reported that the Wingham Citizens’ Band would at­ tend the Festival at Waterloo. We regret very much that we were mis­ informed, the Band was not at. this Tattoo. To Replay Game Tuesday The game played -in the Central League here with HanoVer ■ was thrown out as Hanover used two play­ ers that were not eligible. This game will be replayed at the Town Park on Tuesday next at 5,30 o’clock. Home From Hospital Thc many friends of Mr, Orval Taylor, of East Wawanosh, who was severely injured recently in a motor accident, will be pleased to know that he has sufficiently recov­ ered to be taken to his home on Fri­ day. Garden Party, Bluevale, June 30th The Bluevale United Church will hold a Garden Party on Friday even­ ing, June SOth. A cold meat supper will be- served from 6 to 8 o’clock. The Blyth Band will furnish a fine program of band selections, vocal and instrumental numbers, comedy num­ bers. Admission 35c ahd 20e? That keen interest was manifest in the subscription contest which closed on Saturday night at 9 o’clock, was clearly demonstrated by the crowd which gathered in front of the Ad­ vance-Times to await the result of the judges’ decision. The Dominion Bank kindly allowed the Advance-Times the use of its premises from 6 o’clock in the even­ ing that the last returns of the cam­ paign might be made there. A ballot box was placed in the bank on Wed.- nesday and into’this sealed receptacle the subscription returns were dropped. The bank was the scene of great ac­ tivity as contestants and their friends made last-minute efforts to advance their favorites. Promptly at 9 o’clock the doors of the bank were closed. The seal on the. •ballot box was broken and the judges commenced their work of counting and auditing the votes. It was very late when the judges reached their de­ cision and the crowds that awaited the final word of the contest had thinned out. Many waited, however, until the decision was given, but the great num­ ber of phone calls received was proof positive that the public were deeply interested. The duties of the judges were, found to be great so the time was longer than expected to make the count. So, not until several hours had elapsed, was the count completed and. the standing posted at the Dominion Bank and the Advance-Times. To the judges we express our heart­ felt thanks for a job well done. Geo. H. Scott ... M. Foxton ......... Margaret Mason May Carrick ..... We, the Judges, being duly appoint­ ed to audit the votes in the Wingham Advance-Times Subscription Cam­ paign, hereby certify that the.follow­ ing awards are accurate and correct, to the best of our knowledge and abil- ity. George Johnston .............. 17,641,620 Miss Mary Ellis .. ............. 14,401,750; Mrs. Jack Reavie .... 14,073,110 R. H. McIntyre.................... 9,069,980 Mrs. Mrs. Miss Miss David McGill...................... 555,950 Signed—W. H. French Mary C. Griffin K. J. Hueston W.W. Gurney J. H. Crawford J. R. M. Spittai, At three o’clock on Monday after­ noon Mr. R. J. Deachman, M.P., pre­ sented the Chevrolet Coach to George Johnston on behalf of the Advance- Times and the campaign personnel. Quite a number of people were on hand to see George receive the car and drive off. At this time we wish to thank the contestants for the manner in which they carried on the campaign and for their splendid efforts. Ball Games at Culross A ball game was played between the east and the west, on the 2nd conces­ sion, the west scoring 32 runs and the east 22, ZONE MEETING OF LEGION HELD HERE R. E. Pooley, of Exeter, Named -Zone Commander. The Annual district of the S.L., was held Zone Meeting of this Canadian Legion B.Ek in the Armouries here on Friday evening with Major Ken-* neth Weaver, Zone Commander, pre­ siding. Branches represented were; Wingham, Lis^owel, Goderich, Sea­ forth, Exeter, Clinton, Kincardine, It was decided to hold the annual Drumhead Service at Exeter on Sept. 10th, Honorary Officers* badges with palm will be presented by the Zone to Comrade Kenneth Weaver who has hold the Commander’s position for four years, and to Comrade H. S. Turner, a past President and who has boon Secretary for a number of years. Comrade R, E, Pooley, of Exeter, was elected Zone representative for a term of two years, Mis duties will commence Sept, 1st, Comrade H. S* Turner, of Goderich, was re-elected secretary,