The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-08-24, Page 1?
with Which I* Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News*
WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 24th, 1939 Subscriptions $2.00 Per YearSingle Copies Five Cents
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EAST WAWANOSH
TO HOLD PICNIC
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Citizens to be Guests of the Council
on Wednesday Next Week
Under the auspices of Reeve Ray
mond Redmond and the Council of
East Wawanosh, a monster picnic
will be held at the Tenth Bridge on
Wednesday afternon, next week, Aug
ust 30th. A hearty 'invitation is ex
tended to all to come. Bring your
■family.and a basket for picnic supper
and enjoy an outing with your friends
and neighbours. ‘
Come early as things will start to
happen about 2 o’clock, There will be
xaces, games and sports for all. Ad-
resses will be given by several well-
known citizens and by a representa
tive of the Department of Agricul
ture, who will speak on Weed Con
trol,
Free dancing will
frig the evening with
special floor is being
^lancing.
be staged dur
good music. A
erected
NOTICE
for the
We wish to announce that
•discontinuing coupons at the
this month. Coupons will be redeemed
tip to the end of September,
Smith’s Economy Food Store.
DIED
we are
end of
1939.
•GRAY — In Wingham, on
day, August 22nd, John Gray, in his
93rd year. The funeral will be held
from his late residence, Victoria
Street, Wingham, at 2 p. m;, on
Friday, August 25th. Interment in
Wingham Cemetery.
Tues-
Taking Military Course
Capt. R. S. Hetherington left von
Thursday for Pettawawa Camp where
he will join other officers oft the
Wingham Battery who are taking a
Military course.
Held Decoration Service
Wingham L. O. L. No. 794 held
their Annual Decoration and Memor
ial Service on Sunday afternoon at
the Cemetery. There was a fair at
tendance of members of thje local
lodge and district. The address was
given by Rev. E. M. Loney, County
Chaplain. The orange mound was dec
orated with flowers in memory of de
parted brethern.
Young Apple Tree Bears Fruit
Mr. Wm. Brydges, 3% miles south
of town on Highway No. 4, had set
out 100 apple trees of different var
ieties. This new orchard was started
three years ago and four trees have
already started bearing. A Russian
Transparent however is doing the best
of the four as its yield is about a 6
xjuart basket of large size apples, they
range from 8 to 11 inches in circum
ference and are of good quality. The
-orchard is about 2% acres in size.
GARDEN PARTY WAS
GREAT SUCCESS
The parishioners of Sacred Heart
■Catholic Church at St. Augustine
sponsored a very successful garden
party on the beautiful grounds ad
joining their church on Wednesday
evening. Following the supper, the
bingo booth was well patronized
where valuable gifts were given. The
door prize, a silver, sandwich tray,
•was won by Elston Cardiff, reeve of
Morris township. Reeve Raymond
Redmond was capable chairman of
the program. Harvey McGee of Au
burn, accompanied ..by Mrs.. Robert
J. Phillips, delighted with many Irish
solos. R. J. Deachman, M. I’., of North
Huron, and Reeve Cardiff, both ex
pressed words of pleasure at being
present. Mr. Redmond extended
thanks to the entire community who
had assisted to make the evening a
success. Rev. Father McMahon, priest
of the. parish, in a few well-chosen
words of welcome expressed apprec
iation of the community spirit exist
ing here*
Thomas Webster, reeve of West
Wawanosh drew tickets for 'the lucky
numbers ofr the following prizes:
<Cedar chest won by Rev, Father Nag
le of Goderich; Kenwood blanket, F.
■P. White of Windsor, Ont.; leather
Gladstone bag,
Holyrood, Ont.;
Mrs, Thomas S.
lace table cloth,
100 lbs. of sugar,
of Delhi.
The proceeds of the garden party
amounted to nearly $500.
Witliam Gibbons,
Chesterfield table,
Johnston, Auburn;
J, 'Casey, Mimico;
Rev. Rather Uyen,
WEEKLY PRESS MET
AT NIAGAR FALLS
BOWLING PLAY-OFFS
HELD AT HANOVER
LION FROLIC ON
J.ABOR DAY
COW ATTACKED
MAN AND WOMAN
jSg7
PLAYED TENNIS
AT LISTOWEL
GROUP PLAY-OFFS
START SATURDAY
Trip to World’s Fair, New York,
Followed, Attended by Mr.
and Mrs. W. B, McCool.
Ale’x Crawofrd Won in Singles and
Will Play in Toronto
A Whole Day Crammed Full of Fun
and Entertainments
Mr. and Mrs. Miller Procter Suffered
Injuries When Cow Turned
On Them
Locals Lost Out To Their More Ex
perienced Opponents.
Hanover and Hurons Clash Here on
Saturday
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From all across Canada, Canadian
Weekly Newspaper Publishers and
their wives numbering 300, met for
4 days at the General Brock Hotel,
Niagara Falls, for their 20th conven
tion.
Through the generosity of the Can
adian National and Canadian Pacific
Railways tlw press travelled comfort
ably by air conditioned coaches and
arrived at Niagara Falls Wednesday
p.m..
After registering on Thursday
morning we were entertained in the
Blue Room, our host being Frank
Preudergast, Imperial Oil Ltd.', and
then on to luncheon by courtesy of J,
G. Johnston Assbciation where We
were welcomed by Mayor Hanniwell,
and addressed by Louis Duff who is
a humorist from Welland and a form
er Bluevale boy.
While the publishers were in sess
ion in the afternoon, the ladies were
taken by bus to Queenston Heights,
and on return were guests of. the Gen
eral Brock Hotel for afternoon tea
on the Rainbow Roof Garden.
Following the afternoon session we
were entertained at dinner by court
esy of the Niagara Park Commission
at the Park Restaurant' which has a
most beautiful open dining room over
looking the Canadian Falls. The^din-
ner was presided over by Hon. W. L,
Houck, minister without portfolio, P.
G. The guest speaker was Mr. D. Leo
Dolan, chief of the Canadian 'Travel
Bureau gave a comprehensive and ill
uminating talk of tourist traffic stat
ing that this is one of the greatest
sources of revehue in the Dominion.
At -11.45 in Friday, we visited the
Canadian Cyanamid Plant, where we
yere shown the different processes
by which limestone rock was made
into Fertilizer. Liquid air is one by
product of this and we were shown
many interesting experiments, rubber
balls, were frozen so solid they broke
like ‘china when dropped, we also saw
a banana dipped into this liquid and
then qsed for a hammer to drive a
nail. After the tour of inspection, a
delightful buffet luncheon was served.
We then spent an hour at the swim
ming pool which was erected by the
plant but open for the use of the com-,
munity.
During the afternoon, the ladies vis
ited the Shredded Wheat plant where
afternoon tea was served, and later
joined the men to visit Red Hill and
the Whirlpool Rapids were many, took
advantage of the trip across the pool
by cable car.
That evening the Trophy dinner
was served in the Crystal Ball Room,
the guest speaeker being Don Hen
shaw of the McKim Advertising'^Ag-
ency, whose subject was “What Can
you do with a Guy like that.” This
address was a compensation of In
spiration and humour and was un-
douboubtadly the finest Ave heard.
One pleasing feature of this dinner
was the presentation of a travelling
case to Mr. A, W. Wright, publisher
of the Mount Forest Confederate,
who was the oldest delegate to the
convention, being 84 years of age.
Later that ’evening a supper dance
•was held on the Rainbow Roof Gar
den, where we were able to have
excellent view of the illumination
the Falls.
Following the morning session
Saturday a luncheon was given
courtesy of Mr. Vernon Knowles,
guest speaker being Ex-Mayor Wm. J.
Stewart, C. B. E„ Toronto. His sub
ject, The Influence of the Press on
Citizenship. The afternoon was spent
Continued on page six
In the Provincial Lawn Bowling
play-offs held at Hanover on Mon
day night, Alex Crawford won both
his games in the singles and will re
present this section of Ontario in the
Provincial Playdowns at Toronto
early in September. Alex Crawford de
feated W. Adair of Owen Sound 22-3.
Hugh McArthur of Paisley deefated
George Allen of Mount Forest 21-8,
Crawford defeated McArthur 21-19.
In the doubles and rinks, Lucknow
represented the southern district, but
were illiminated,
Day Starts off With a Midnight
Dance
WEDDINGS
Dobie - Taylor
A quiet wedding was solemnized on
Saturday afternoon at the parsonage
of Rev. Gordon Domm, Toronto,
when Grace Ilene Taylor, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Taylor, was unit
ed in marirage to Gordon R. Dobie,
son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Dobie of
Wingham. The bride wore a dress of
royal blue crepe with trimmings of
white angora, and matching Kat and
accessories. Her corsage was of roses
and lilies of the valley. Mrs. Russell
Stevens, sister of the bride, was mat
ron of honor, wearing a dress of navy
blue chiffon with a leghorn hat,* and
carrying a bouquet of roses. Immed
iately after the ceremony a reception
was held at the home of the bride’s
uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. James
Dougherty. Later the couple left on a
wedding trip to Niagara Falls and
Buffalo. They will live in Toronto.
Helmka - Hopper
. At the Manse, Durham at five
o’clock, Saturday afternoon, August
19th, a wedding of local interest took
place when Gladys Marie, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Hopper
of Wingham, became the bride of Mr.
William Borden Helmka of Listowel,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Helm
ka of Listowel. The ceremony was
performed by Rev.
Durham.
The biide wore
of wool she'er with
ories. The bridesmaid was Miss Isabel
.Helmka, Listowel, sister of the groom,
and the best man was Mr. Percy Mc-
Gaffin also of Listowel. Following a
wedding trip to Wasaga Beach, the
young couple will reside at Listowel.
S. W. Hirtle of
a moss leaf suit
matching access-
an
of
on
by
Pearen - Markham
The Church of the Resurrection
was the scene of a pretty wedding
when Ethel Markham, daughter of
Mr. and. Mrs. J. W. Markham, was
united in marriage by the Rev. G. S.
Scovell, to Charles Pearen, son of Mr.
and Mrs. J. W. Pearen, formerly of
Wingham. The bride, given away by
her/father, wore a gown of white
triple sheer, shirred at the waist with
shoulder veil, and carried a nosegay of
roses and delphiniums. Mrs. Mayne,
only sister of the bride, was matron-
of-honor and wore a gown,of peach
embroidered Swiss organdy, and car
ried a nosegay of roses and cornflow
ers. Lawrence Pearen, brother of the
groom, assisted as best man.
A reception was held at the home
of the bride’s parents. The bride’s
mother wore a gown of navy crepe
with white accessories and a corsage
of roses. The groom’s mother receiv
ed in a gown of mauve printed sheer
and wore a corsage of roses. After a
wedding trip to northern Ontario, the
bride and groom will live in Toronto.
To raise .money for crippled child
ren and other needy work, the Wing
ham. Lions are staging their annual
frolic on Labor Day. Their Annual
frolic last year was a wonderful suc
cess, but it is expected that this years
big day will far exceed that of last
year, as a very fine days entertain
ment has been arranged.
Midnight Dance
The days fun will start with a dance
and floor show after mid-night, Sun-
,day. This dance* last year was a pop
ular feature and should go over big
this year as Russ Creighton and his
Canadian Mountaineers, famous C. F.
R. B. artists will supply the music.
The floor show includes Wee Clara
Pelly, sensational girl singer, dance
and acrobatic star; Donald Spence,’
Canada’s Bobby Breen and the Garn
er Twins, Toronto’s celebrated and
fastest novelty and tap dance team.
Parade - Bailgame - Race
At 1.30 in the afternoon, a bicycle
race will be held after which will be
a monster parade, decorated automo
biles, decorated doll carriages, decor
ated bicycles, Pets parade, Comic
vehicle. Good prizes will be given for
all classes.
The baseball game at 3 o’clock will
present Pears, and outstanding Tor
onto team. They are leading their
group in Intermediate A. On the
mound Jack Moon will be featured
Jack is tops as a twirler. Art West
of Argonaut rugby fame and other
well-known stars are on the team.
The Wingham Hurons will have to
step to keep pace with this classy out
fit. -
There will also be tennis and bowl
ing tournanments.
Evening At Arena
• Dancing, Enterainment, Beauty
contest, Games, Pie Eating contest,
Ballon Blowing contest and Draw for
the cow and calf will be features at
the Arena during the- evening. Russ
Creighton and his dance band will
play for the dancing and the floor
Show will again be presented. There
will be fun and frolic for all at this
big evening entertainment.
Roar with the Lions at Wingham,
Labor Day.
List of Prizes
Beauty Contest? (Evening Dress)
$15.00 and $5.00; Pie Eating contest,
$2.00; Ballon Blowing, ladies $2.00;
Ballon Blowing, children, $2.00;' Bi
cycle Race, open $3.00, 2.00; Best
Comic Vehicle, $5.00, $2.50, $1.50;
Best Decorated Car or Truck, $8,00,
$5.00, $2.00; Best Decorated Doll
Carriage, $3.00, $2.00, $1.00; Best Dec
orated Bicycle, vboy or girl $3.00, $2.00,
$1.00; Pet Parade, $3.00, $2.00, $1.00;
Best Clown, $3,00, $2.0g, $1.00; Ten
cents will be given to each child in
costume and all parading in costume
given free admission to, park.
A cow went on the rampage at
Miller Procter’s farm on Thursday,
and first attacked Mrs, Procter and
then Mr. Procter, They both suffered
a fractured rib and Mrs. 1’roCter was
considerably bruised also. The animal
had always been of a quite nature and
what made it take the sudden notion
to stampede is difficult to understand.
Mrs. Procter was in the barn yard
when she was attacked by the cow.
Mr. Procter was on a binder nearby
and he rushed to her aid. The cow
when he arrived seemed subdued,
all of a sudden charged at him.
A PRESENTATION
but
In a match between the Listowel
and Wingham Tennis clubs on Fri
day night at Listowel the Wingham
Club were outclassed by the exper
ienced and seasoned Listowel players.
The local club were without the as
sistance of several of their top rank
ing players who are on holidays, and
they expect to do much better when
the return match is played here in the
near future.
In the ladies’ doubles, four sets
were played, Listowel winning 3 and
Wingham 1. The winning Wingham
pair were Betty Rae and Lil. Fuller.
The games were: Mrs. W. W. Gur
ney and Noreen Benedict played
Misses Stewart and Finkbeiner; Bet
ty Rae and Peg. Fuller played Misses
Gee and Bamford; Mrs. J. R. M. Spit-
tal. and Doris Armitage playes Misses
On Saturday at her home in Kin
loss, Mrs. Frank Henry was presented
with a purse and a sum of money by [ Bamford and Gee; Betty Lloyd and
Miss Olive Teriff on behalf of the
Women’s Institute and the citizens of
Whitechurch and community. Mrs.
Mrs. Henry has lived in Kinloss many
years where she has endeared herself
to the people of the district. She is
leaving to be with her daughter at
Kitchener and this means was used
to wish her health and happiness. The
following address was read by Miss
Grace Richardson.
Dear Mrs. Hepry:—
The people of this community are
reluctant to let you leave them with
out an expression of their appreciation
of your service in their midst, and a
remembrance from a host of friends.
You and your partner in life have
been guiding lights in this community
ever since you settled here, always you
have endeavoured to further your
Master’s business in every branch of
community work.
As a life member of the W. M. S.
in the Presbyterian Church and the
United Church, by prayer, labour and
funds, you have done your utmost for
the Christian Church.
A^charter member of the Women’s
Institute unceasingly, we turned to
you for help and inspiration.
A more loyal friend of our
munity would be hard to find.
We realize that in leaving your
home, Church and community, a great
change will be noticed, yet as neigh-
'bours, friends, co-workers, we wish
you to feel" that our thoughts and
best wishes follow you and that your
labour in behalf of this community
will be long remembered.
Signed,
Grace Richardson, Robt. Mowbray,
Thos. Moore.
Mrs. Henry though taken complet
ely by surprise, expressed her apprec
iation, thanking all for their kindness.
The southern group Bruce Teague
play-offs will get under way this
week, when Hanover and Wingham,
play here Saturday afternoon at 3.3ft
o'clock! in the first of a three out of
five series. The second game will be
played in Hanover on Wednesday
next week, August 30th, and the third
game here Saturday next week, Sept
ember 2nd. The Wednesday game will
be called ofr 4.30 and the Saturday
game at 3.30.
The Hanover club took the Hurons
for two games, the only games they
lost in the regular schedule, and they
are confident they can win out. The
Hurons are just as determined to win
the group championship, so a bang-up
series is assured. Turn out Saturday
and cheer the club to a win.
com-
at Goderich
Alps Golf Club were repre-
at the Golf Tournament at
Golfed
The
sented
Goderich on Wednesday last by C.
H. McAvoy, L. R. Blackwood, A. R.
DuVal and N. Williamson.
TO PLAY CLIFFORD
AT AYTON FRIDAY
Wingham, Clifford, Hanover Tied Iri
Third Position
At a meeting of the Central League
'Executive on Tuesday evening, it was
decided that the 3 teams tied for‘3rd
position with 7 wins and 5 loses would
decide their position by playing as
follows: Wingham ahd Clifford will
play a sudden death game at Ayton
at 5 o’clock1 Friday, and the looser
will meet Hanover in a knock*out
game on Monday next at Ayton. The
league play*offs will then start Sep
tember 1st. Drew is in first place in
the league and Ayton holds second
position
Meet Us At The Tennis Courts
Thursday, August 24th. Bingo and
Dance—Pete Kopas and his nine-
piece band. In case of rain* events
held at Al’s.
Dropped Dead at Football Game
In the firat half of a football game
between Seaforth and Brussels at the
former place, Edward Jarman, 80
years of age, dropped dead of a heart
attack. It is believed the excitement
of the game brought on the attack.
Sale of Articles And Baking
At Bluevale
The Ladies Aid Society of Knox
Presbyterian Church, Bluevale, are
sponsoring a contest, “The Most use
ful Article made from two flour or
sugar sacks.” The result will be an
nounced in the basement of the church
on Wednesday afternoon, August 30th
at 3 o’clock. The articles will be sold
Along with aprons, house plants and
home made cookihg. Afternoon tea
wilt be served. Everybody welcome.
Underwent Operation
We are pleased to report that Mr.
Douglas Waram is making satisfact
ory progress following an operation
for appendicitis, which he underwent
on Thursday last in Wingham Gen
eral Hospital.
John E. Ellis Passes Suddenly
Mr. John E. Ellis, 4th concession
of East Wawanosh, passed suddenly
away at his late residence about 2 a.
m. this morning" (Wednesday). As wc
go to press funeral arrangements
have not been made.
Bowled at Lucknow
At the annual tournament of rinks
for the Joynt Trophy at Lucknow on
Thursday, O. I-Iaselgrove, Dr, A. W.
Irwin, E. J. NashfD. Rae, skip, tied
for third position with the Donahue
rink from Tceswatcr, with 3 wins plus
20. They lost out in the play-off and
were awarded fourth position, Four
other Wingham rinks attended.
Ladies Won At Palmerston
In the Ladies Trebles Bowling
Tournament at Palmerston on Tues
day, 3 local ritiks took part and won
1st ahd 2nd prizes. Mrs. F. Sturdy,
Mrs. J> Kerr, Mrs, E. R. Harrison
skip, came first winning all four gam
es. 2nd place went, to Mrs. J. H.
Crawford, Mrs, R, $. Hetherington,
Mrs. A. R. DuVal, skip, with 3 wins
plus 20, The other tittle, Mrs. H. C.
MacLean, Mrs. E. Webster, Mrs. D.
Rao, skip, won 2 games plus 16,
Bowling Tourney Monday ’
The Bowling Club are holding their
Annual Doubles Op Monday night
next, August 29th. The first prize will
be suits of clothes and there will be
7 other prizes.
Appointed East Wawanosh
Tax Collector
At a meeting of the East Wawanosh
Township Council held on Monday.
Alex McBurney was appointed as tax
collector in place of Allan Pattison
who resigned.
Had Chest Crushed
When he was placing a threshing
separator in Gordon Hastie’s barn on
Saturday morning, Arthur Fields of
town had his chest crushed between
the separator and the tractor. No
bones were broken, but Mr. Fields
(Buffered a very sore chest. Dr. W. M.
Colwell attended the injured man and
after a day or so in bed he was able
to>»be down town.
Drillers to Finish This Week
The drillers expect that they will
finish drilling the Waterworks well
this week. As we go to press they are
about 300 feet deep. The drilling act
ually started two weeks ago Tuesday
so that great progress has been made
in the driltng operations. Mr. David
son has had his' outfit working day
and night, The rock was struck at a
depth of 160 feet. Friday afternoon
a part of the machine broke and no
work was done the balance of that
day ahd Saturday.
Pat. Parker played Misses Smith and
Schneider.
In the men’s doubles, Listowel
made a clean sweep winning all four
matches. Jim Hamilton and W. Tif
fin played Hanna and Russel; Don
Nasmith and Ken Somers played
Finkbenier and |3amford; John Lamb
and Harry BroWn played Kibler and
Benning; Jack Herd and John Mc
Kibben played Oke and Bernie.
Wingham won 2 of the 8 matches
in the mixed doubles, Noreen Bene
dict" and Wilbur Tiffin won their set
as did Pat. Parker and Harry Brown.
The play was as follows: Mrs. W. W.
Gurney and Ken Somers played Marg.
Schneider and R. B. Hanna; Betty
Rae and Jim Hamilton player Irene
Stewart and Dr. Finkbeiner; Noreen
Benedict and Wilbur Tiffin played
Win. Finkbeiner and R. J. Russell;
Doris Armitage and Don Nasmith
played Thelma Gee and Jack Kibler;
Mrs. J. R. Spittai and John McKibbon
played N. Oliver and D. Smith; Lil.
Fuller and John Lamb played Peg.
Bamford and Rob. Benning; Pat Par
ker and Harry Brown played C. Mas
on and D. Stewart; Betty Lloyd and;,
Jack Herd played Diane Smith and
W- Fritz. (
INSTITUTE TO
HOLD PICNIC
The August meeting of the Wing
ham Branch of the Women’s Institute
will take the form of a picnic, and
will be held on Thursday, August 31,
at the Wingham Fair Grounds. Each
member is asked to bring a basket
lunch. The committee in charge will
be Mrs. Clarkson Martin, Mrs. J.
Halliday and Mrs. V. Sanderson.
Tennis Club Bingo and Dance
Thursday, August 24th. Good priz
es. Jitney Dancing—Pete Kopas and
his 9 piece band. In case of rain events
held at Al’s.
Game At Chesley Called Off '
The game that called with the
Hurons at Chesley for Tuesday after
noon was called off as it rained up
there all morning. Chesley had no
chance to get into the play-offs even
if they won this game as Hanover
won in Teeswater on Monday 6-1.
Dionne Quintuplets’ Visiting Hours
Advice has been received by the
Passenger Traffic Department of the
Canadian National Railways that
there has been a change in the visit
ing hours to visit the Dionne Quin
tuplets at Callander, Ontario. The
children will appear daily, weather and
health permitting, at 9.30 a.m. to
10.00 a.m. and from 3.00 p.m. to 3.3ft
p.m., Eastern Standard Time.
Four Streams Stocked
Tim Wingham Fish and Game club
held a meeting at the Brunswick Hot
el On Thursday evening. The reports,
of the seasons activities showed that
four streams in this district had been
stocked with speckled trout by the
club. The club will meet again' in
October when plans will be made for
the stocking of streams next year.
The club members are to-day (Wed
nesday) at Williamsford where they
are inspecting the hatchery.
Presented with Kitchen Shower
A very lovely kitchen shower in
cream and red enamel, was presented
to Miss Marie .Hopper at the home of
Mrs. H. P. Carmichael on Friday
night with about thirty of her girl
friends gathered in her honour. The
decorations were a scheme of pink and
green with a large decorated water
can centering the room from which
streamers fell to the gifts on a table
below. Following the presentation
j games were played and a dainty lunch
: served.
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No Prayer Meeting This Week
There will be no; Lower Town
prayer meeting on Friday night this
week as the members of this group
will hold a service in Lucknow that
night. . .■
The Lyceum Theatre Presents
This Thurs., Fri., Sat., the special
picture “You Can’t Take it with You.”
This picture lids everything you ever
wanted — Gayety, Romance, Drama
and Splendor. The cast includes such
names as Lionel Barrymore, James
Stewart, Jean Arthur, Edward Arn
old.
Offer $5000 Reward
Attorney-General Gordon Conant
announced the Ontario Government’s
offer of a $5,000 reward for infor
mation resulting in the arrest and con
viction of the person or persons re
sponsible for the murder of John Mil
roy and his sister, Annie, in their
farm home near Galt on Saturday.
Reginald White, 35-year-old Hespler
man is held in Waterloo County Jail
is said to have confessed to the slay
ing.
C. N. E. Open Friday
Fireworks or pyrotechnics were a
contribution to our enjoyment from
the Chinese of centuries ago and
through the intervening ages they
have taken a prominent part in most
gala occasions. Among the most daz-
zlingly beautiful pyrotechnic displays
OBITUARY
John Fothergill
- . Word was received here by Mrs.
to be viewed anywhere are those i i)avi(i i;cn that her brother, John
had
^pecmcle at the Canadian National j passed suddenly away early Sunday
3 i morning* August 20th. Mr. Fother*
which climax the nightly grandstand*Fothergill of Vancouver, B. C,,
Exhibition, which this year includes,
the pageant “Utopia” and the fam-' gin( who in his 75th year, was
ous Royal Canadian Mounted Police. | born on the 4th concession of East
— ““ ‘ I Wawanosh. About 44 years ago he
INSTITUTE OFFICERS | went west to Edmonton where he
TO HOLD RALLY
District Officers Will Gather at
Auburn
An officers’ rally for West Huron
District Women’s Institute will be
held in Auburn on Thursday, August
24th. The morning session will com*
mence at 10 o’clock. There will also
be an afternoon session. The special
speaker for the day will be Mrs. Clar
ence Hayes, of Georgetown.
All officers are urged to be present
and all other ^interested members are
cordially invited.
joined the staff of Canadian National
Railway, returning to Vancouver 10
years ago. Last year he spent a
vacation here visiting his sister, and
other relatives and friends.
He is survived by his wife, formerly
Elizabeth Turner of Edmonton, and
one son John, of Edmonton.t He is
also survived by one brother, ThoSk
of Bosman River, Man., and three
sisters, Mrs, David Bell of Wingham,
Mrs. Henry McVittie of Goderich ahd
Mrs. C, B. McCurdy, North Battle*
ford, Sask,
Burial took place in Edmonton