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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-09-28, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies'Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSQAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1939.Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year PILOT AND FRIEND KILLED AT CLIFFORD Plane Fell 1,500 Feet — Farmer Pulls Own Son From Wreckage A barnstorming pilot and a friend died in the wreckage of a light plane Saturday when the machine crashed from a height of 1,500 feet at Clif ford. Roy Fry of Ayr, 27-year-old pilot, and Elton Seip, 26, of Harriston, were almost instantly killed when the nose of the machine buried itself into the ground after a swift plunge earth wards. Not knowing that his son lay dead beneath the wreckage, Adam Seip, Well-known farmer of Clifford, ran from the doorstep of his home, from where he had watched the plane spin to earth; and was the first to reach the scene. Aided by others who •quickly arrived, Seip lifted some of the wreckage and dragged a lifeless body into the open. “My God, it’s my boy,” he gasped as he recognized his son. He had to be assisted from the scene. Elton Seip, employee of an oil com pany, was returning to his home in Harriston Saturday afternoon and decided to.stop at Clifford. It was Fair day and Seip heard that his friend, Fry, was taking'up passengers from a field a short distance off. The plane climbed to a considerable height and the pilot put the machine through simple stunts. What caused the plane to go into a dive from which Fry could not pull it out, may never be known. The steady hum of the motor changed to a stutter and the machine was seen to twist and twirl in a dizzy descent. It is believed Fry switched off the ignition when he realized that a crash was inevitable. Both men were pinned beneath the wreckage. The plane nose-dived into a field on William Penman’s farm, within the town limits. A dip in the land prevented spectators attending the Clifford Fair from seeing the crash, NOTICE RE DOGS All dogs must be kept at home and not allowed to wander off the prem ises until further notice. The examination of the brain of a local dog showed it to be affected with rabies. This makes it important that all dogs be- kept confined as any animal bitten by a rabid dog may take up to 40 dogs to develop symptoms •of the disease. DR. R. L. STEWART, Medical .Officer of Health. Fowl Bingo A Bingo with fowl for prizes will be held in the Council Chambers at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 6th, by the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Legipn. The first 60 buying 25c Worth of tickets will have a chance oh the specials. .Proceeds to be used for refugees. Preached Induction Sermon Rev. E. O. Gallagher was at War wick Tuesday evening preaching the induction sermon for Rev. W. E. Perry. Archdeacon Doherty inducted the new rector of the parish. Polio Case in East Wawanosh Gordon Mason 9-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter.Masonj*of East Wawanosh, has been stricken with infantile paralysis. Druing the out break of polio two years ago another son of Mr. and Mrs. Mason was stricken. The Westfield school is •closed until October 3rd. CHEST CLINIC HERE OCT. 4 - 6 The Travelling Chest Clinic of the Provincial Department of Health will be located at Wingham General Hos pital from Wednesday, October 4th to October 6th, INTER-SCHOOL MEET AT ELMIRA OCT. 4th' The annual Inter-School Athletic Meet for this district will be held at' Elmira on Wednesday, October 4th. Events will be staged both morning and afternoon. Schools taking part are; Wingham* Brussels, Arthur, Fer gus, Elmtta, Elora,. Mount Forest, Listowel, Drayton and Palmerston. Wingham High School expects to make a much better showing than they have for the past couple of years. LOCAL PAIR WON BOWLING DOUBLES Twenty-Six Pairs Play in Blanket . Tourney A Scotch Doubles tournament was held by the bowling club on Friday night. The prizes for all winners were blankets. Twenty-six rinks took part in the play, Brussels 2, Teeswat- er 3, Lucknow 3, Blyth 1, Walkerton 2, Wingham J5. Three games were played one 12-end and two 10-ends, The winners were: 1st, C. Adams and H. L. Sherbondy, Wingham, 3 wins plus 20; 2nd, E. Webster and D. B. Porter, Wingham, 3 wins plus 18; 3rd, I. Rann and L. Procter, Brus sels, 3 wins plus 8; 4th, Bert Isard and J. Pollock, Wingham, 3 wins plus 5. Anyone Licked by This Dog Should Be Treated With Serum. MR. KIDD SPOKE TO INSTITUTE^MEMBERS Women’s Group Hear of New Course of Studies A lovely little Scotty dog owned by Dr. T. L. Torrance, died of rabies during Friday night. Dr. Torrance, who took the dog’s head to the De partment at Toronto, received a tele phone call on Monday stating that it was definitely a case of rabies. Up to that time it was suspected the dog had been affected with the disease. Important Notice \ Anyone who has been licked or bit ten by this dog should be treated with the serum. It takes from one week To two months for rabies to develope. On Wednesday night last week the dog, which is usually a friendly pet, bit Dr, Torrance when he was pet ting it. The dog also was on the outs with the family cat being snap py with it. Dr. Torrance had the dog confined at Dr. J. McKague’s Vet erinary stables on Thursday. It got out and bit a dog but was shortly af ter replaced in the stall where it died during Friday night. Dr. Torrance took the dog’s head to Toronto for examination. They said they were suspicious it was rabies and on Mon day stated definitely that it was. It is reported that a stray police dog was responsible for the disease here. This dog was wandering about town early .in September. It was cross and attacked Price Henderson’s little Peke. It was later found dead in a barn near town. YOUNG PEOPLE’S SERVICE HELD The September meeting of -the Wo men’s Institute was held on Thurs day afternoon, .September 21st. After the business session which was con ducted by Mrs. W. J. Henderson, the president, the following programme was given. ,The roll call was answer ed by hints from the various mem bers on “How home may assist the teacher.” A paper on current event's, prepared by Mrs. W. Stanley Hall, was read and a piano solo by Miss Cora Phair, was much appreciated. Mrs. E. Webster read’a poem and Mr. Gordon Kidd, principal of the Wingham Public School, addressed the meeting on “The New Course of Studies.” This talk in which the speaker set forth the aims and ob jectives of- the new system proved to be interesting and instructive. Tea was served by the hostesses for the (lay and a pleasant social half-hour followed. Engaged by Walker Stores Mr. DeWitt Miller has accepted a position with Walker Stores Limited. He replaces Bob. Murray who resign ed to enlist in the 100th Battery. Wants Poem Published A subscriber asks: Has anyone a copy of the poem "The Downfall of Poland” and if so,-please have it pub lished in the Advance-Times. Won Second Prize at Walkerton C. Adams' and H. L. Sherbondy won second prize in a doubles tourna ment at Hanover on Wednesday last week with 4 wins plus 17. Eight pair from here attended the match. Joined Listowel Battery W. J. Bacon left on (Monday for Listowel to join the 100th Field Bat tery. He is the son of R. Bacon, a South African War veteran, also of the 160th Bruce ^Battalion. The old est son was killed while serving in France during the Great War. W. Osler also joined the Battery Mon day. Baptized Sunday Baptismal services were held at two local Churches Sunday morning. At the United Church, Daniel Cecil, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Stuckey, and Laura May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Latronica, of Turnberry, were baptized. At St. Andrew’s Pres byterian Church, Mary Catherine and James Donald,. daughter and son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rae, also James Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bain, were baptized. Awarded Fellowship iMr. Jas’ E. McGill, B.A.,. son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. McGill, of East Wawanosh, has been awarded the Fellowship in Analytical Chemistry at Queens University, Kingston. He will do post graduate research work in micro-quantitative analysis as well as assist on the University teaching staff as demonstrator, Mr. McGill is an honor graduate of the University of Western University', He is a grad uate of Wingham High Sphool. White Ground Hog All summer long a white ground hog has been seen on the farm of John Wylie, 15th Concession of Howick. Mr. Wylie says it was a lit tle thing in the spring but during the Slimmer has grown to adult size. It is a real albino, white as the driven snow, Mr. Wylie states. On account of its colour it is noticed a great deal on the fences. Many have seen this freak specimen which is .creating,, cqn-i sidorable interest in the neighborhood, LOCAL DOG DIED OF RABIES FRIDAY “Bonnie”, Dr. T. L. Torrance’s Scot ty Was the Victim, PRESBYTERY OF HURON MEETS Would Suspend Sale of Alcoholic Beverages The Presbytery of Huron of the United Church met in Wroxeter on Wednesday, Sept, 20th, with a fair attendance of ministers and laymen. The Rev. A. W. Gardiner, the Chair man, presided and Rev. W. A. Brem- ner acted as secretary.; The Presbytery was favoured with a visit from Rev. G. C. Raymer, the President of the Conference, who re minded the members that the real task Und the supreme business of the Church is to build, and in some cases, to rebuild the Kingdom of God. Mr. Raymer was followed by -Rev. J. E. Griffith, Conference Chairman of the committee on Missionary and Main tenance. Mr. Griffith stressed the necessity of keeping the fires of Christianity burning brightly at such a time as this, not only at home but | in the far-off fields as well, since the world’s need for a full Gospel is greater now than at; any time since Pentecost. The ministers who came into the Presbytery on July 1st were intro duced by the chairman and welcomed by the members. The secretary was instructed to procure prices for the printing of the minutes and report at the next meet ing. , The committee on the remit sent down to the Presbyteries with regard to the tenure of office of the Moder ator of the General’ Council recom mended that the vote be in the affirm ative and that said vote be taken at the morning session of the next meet ing. : i The name of the Rev. John Rich ardson, Hensail, was ordered to be retained on the roll of Presbytery. The Rev. A. M. Grant reported for the Missionary and Maintenance com mittee and recommended, that: (1) Each congregation complete their plans for conducting the “Fel- j lowship Crusade” npt later than the first week in October, (2) Special emphasis, be placed on Christian Stewardship in sermons and study groups. (3) Remit all monies promptly to the treasurer, Rev. Robert Laird. The Presbytery unanimously ad opted the following resolution and in structed the Secretary to forward cop ies to the Federal and Provincial Premiers and the Attorneys-General: “That the Federal and Provincial Parliaments be petitioned to suspend .the sale of alcoholic beverages in all liquor stores, beverage rooms and military canteens . during the period of the war as an aid to efficiency and ultimate speedy victory.” The committee on Christian Edu cation and Students was instructed to certify all students who have fulfilled the necessary requirements, to their several colleges. The “Observer” the official organ of the Church, was endorsed and highly recommended as good read ing for every family in the Presby tery. Westminster Guild of St. Andrew’s Church Held Annual Service The Annual Young People’s Serv ice was held in St, Andrew’s Church Sunday evening with Mr. Benson Hamilton, first vice president of the Westminster Guild, in charge. The special speaker for the occasion was Mr. Richard Stewart of Southamp ton, a student missionary. The Choir assisted in the service of praise by rendering three anthems, the solo part of one being taken by Mr- Fred Hanmore, of Sarnia. Mr. Hanmore also sang “Dear To Thee” and “The Lord Is, My Shepherd.” Much Improved We are pleased to report that Mrs. Gordon Buchanan has sufficiently re covered from the operation which she underwent in St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, early in the month, to be removed to her parents’ home at Tor onto. On behalf of her friends here we wish her a speedy recovery that she may return to her home here. CHAMPS DECIDED AT SCHOOL MEET High School Athletic Meet Held On Friday The Annual High School Athletic Meet was held on Friday. The races were held at the Agricultural Park in the morning and the balance of the events at the school campus in the af ternoon. Boy Champions The senior championship was won by Jack Bowers, of Ripley, with 36 points. The runner-up was Richard Irwin with 13 points. The intermediate championship was won by George Johnson with 35 points. Ross Thompson was runner- up with 20 points. Harry Wettlalifer had 38 points to win the junior championship. Nor man Higgins was runner-up with 11 points. Giri Champions Senior, Betty Rae; runner-up, Jean Welwood. Intermediate, Margaret Connell; runner-up, Helen Walker. Junior, Donna Buchanan; runner- up, Norina Brown. Won from Kincardine School The boys’ Softball team won by the close score of 14-13 from the Kin cardine H, S. team, Wingham line up; J. Bateson ss, R, Thompson cf, C. Hamilton 2b, H. Posliff lb, G. John son cf, J. Bowers If, H. Wettlaufer 3b, J, Hamilton p, It Irwin c. The girls* basketball team defeated the Kincardine high .school..team 12 Continued oh page: two Underwent Operation Mrs. Ezra Zurbrigg underwent a serious operation in Wingham Gen eral Hospital on Thursday last. The operation was successful and Mrs. Zrubrigg is doing as' well as can be expected. Eadies’ Anniversary Sunday Next Sunday next, Oct. 1st, Eadies’ Presbyterian Church will hold their Anniversary Services. At 11 arm. an old-fashioned conventicle service wilt be held With Rev. Angus McIver, of Tiverton as the minister. Mr. J. S. MacDonald, of South Kinloss, will act as precentor. At the evening ser vice at 7.30 p.m. Rev. Angus McIver will again preach. Home on Wedding Trip Dr. Gordon Stonehoiise, of Van couver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stonehouse, Belgrave, and his bride, arrived from Vancouver on a wed ding trip on Thursday last week. They were met at the* C.P.R. station here by a group of friends and were driven around town and to Belgrave in a 1915 Ford touring car which was decorated'With streamers. The driver of the car was Robert Coultes and Mrs. Ellen Wilkinson,< of Escanaba, Mich., who were dressed in comic costume for the occasion. Dr. and Mrs. Stonehouse will return to Van couver in a couple of weeks. ENTRIES POUR IN FOR FALL FAIR Thursday This Week Is Fair Day Daylight Fireworks An Added At traction The secretary of the Fall Fair re ports that if entries continue as they have at the time this is being written, a new record will, be set. Thursday of this week is the day and the dir ectors only hope for fine weather for the fair to be an outstanding success. Wingham Fair is noted for its Horse Show and this year promises' an exceptional display. Other attrac tions such as the Horse Race, Run ning Race, Gentleman’s Road Race, Hurdle Jumping and other events, will no doubt attract a large gather ing. Band music will be furnished throughout the afternoon. Plan to at tend the Fair. Your presence assures success. An added attraction will be a display of daylight fireworks. Entertainment - Dance - Bingo The evening entertainment will be staged in the Arena. The Canadian Cowboys Concert Co., of London, will give a variety program of songs, dances, recitations and instrumentals. Following the program jitney dancing will be held on the platform in the Arena with the Canadian Cowboys furnishing the music. An added at traction will be Bingo. The prizes will be most attractive. A good time is awaiting you all at the Arena, Fair Night, Thursday this week. RECRUITING MEETING HELDJ5ATURDAY Perth Regiment Needs Men A recruiting meeting in the inter ests of the Perth Regiment was held in the Town Hall here on Saturday night. The attendance was very good and splendid addresses were given by Rev. J. A. Waring, of London, who was a padre overseas in the Great War, and who had since visited Po land and Germany on several occas ions; Mr. R. J. Deachman, local M. P., gave a most interesting address and Capt. Gladman of the London Fusiliers, was the other speaker. May or J. H. Crawford was chairman. The Perth Regiment has its head quarters at Stratford and more men are required to bring it up to full strength, ' : Bulbs, Bulbs, Bulbs The ‘Cream of the Crop’, shipp'ed direct from Lisse, Holland to Mc- Kibbon’s Drug Store. See and buy them there. Hyacinths, Tulips, Nar cissi and Crocci. All choice quality for Fall and Winter planting. Attended Convention Mrs. Fred Fuller attended the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, which was held in the Chateau Laurier, Ottawa, last week. Mrs. Fuller was a delegate from the local chapter, Huron Chapter No. 89. DISTRICT SCOUTS MET AT CLINTON Commissioner J. R. Spittai, of Wing ham, Gave Address A meeting of the Huron District Boy Scout Association was held at Clinton last week. Attending from Wingham were Dist. Commissioner J. R. Spittai and Scouters Benson Ham ilton, Carl Deans, Roy Dark and Donald Adams. In addition there were Scouters from Clinton, Goder ich, Exeter, Seaforth and Stratford. Commissioner Spittai spoke to the gathering, stressing the Scout motto “Be Prepared” and the conduct of Scouts and they Services they could render in war time, All Scout troops are expected to specialize in the Am bulance Badge together with other general proficiency tests. Mr. Frtmk McDonald, District Scoi.it Master, Stratford, also address ed the meeting, describing the spec ial Patrol Leaders’ courses to be held in Stratford on Oct, 6th and 7th, and Scouters* Course to be held on Oct, 9th, 16th, 23rd and. 30th, The meet ing unanimously decided that the Huron District would participate with the Stratford District in these special training courses at which, it Was agreed, would be invaluable in this period of war. The present strength of the Huron District Boy Scouts, it was revealed, exceeds the 1939 objective of 325. 75 th ANNIVERSARY AT BELGRAVE Celebrations at Knox Presbyterian Church To Be Held Oct. 8-15 The congregation of Knox Presby terian Church, Belgrave, have been fortunate in securing the services of Rev. Dr. F, W. Gilmour, of London, Moderator of the Synod of Hamilton and London, who will conduct the services at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Sun day, October 8th. On the following Sunday afternoon, October 15th, at 2.30 p,m., Rev. A, L. Budge, M.A., of Hamilton, a former Belgrave boy, will conduct an old time service in connection with "this anniversary celebration. The public are cordially invited to attend these services. RED CROSS UNIT WAS FORMED HERE Mrs. M. Griffin Was Elected Pres ident. At a well attended meeting in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening a branch of the Red Cross Society was formed with the following officers: Hon. Presidents—R. J. Deachman, M.P.; C. A. Robertson, M.L.A.; May or J. H. Crawford. President—Mrs, M. Griffin. Vice Pres.—Mrs. R. H. Lloyd. Treas.—Miss N, Dinsley. Sec.—Miss K. Pringle. Executive Com.—Mrs. W. H. War- am, Mrs. W. W. Armstrong, Mrs. R. A. Coutts, Mrs. Wm Forgie, Mrs. (Rev.) K. MacLean, (Mrs. E. J. Nash. Chairman of Work Com,—Mrs, A. Peebles. . Chairman of Campaign Com.—Dr. R. C. Redmond. Mayor J. H. Crawford was chair man and explained the purpose of the meeting and introduced Messrs. R. J. Thistle and J. W. Montetith of the Stafford Red Cross Society who ex plained the plan of organization and the work that the society carries on. They explained that the Red Cross did not do away with other organiza tions but acted as a clearing house for them. Addresses were also given by R. J. Deachman, M.P., Rev. K. MacLean and Rev. J. F. Anderson. At a meeting held last Thursday a committee was set up to arrange for the organization meeting. This com mittee was Mrs, J. W. McKibbon, chairman; Miss Sard MacLeanx Sec.; Mayor J. H. Crawford, Mrs. W. J. Henderson, Mrs. R. J. Deachman. Hospital Auxiliary Meets Monday The regular meeting of the Wo men’s Auxiliary to the General Hos pital will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon, Oct. 2nd, at 3.45. New Barber Here Mr, Elmer Dove, of Wiarton, is now employed at Habkirk’s barber shop. He is taking the position left vacant by Cliff Taman who enlisted with the 100th Battery. Offer Sky Harbor to Government The Goderich council has unanim ously indorsed a resolution asking the department of defence to take over Sky Harbor airport as a preliminary training field for candidates to the Royal Canadian Air Force. Jailed for Driink Driving Mr, John Campbell was sentenced here on Friday to 14 days on a drunk driving charge. He was also fined $10 or 20 days on a reckless driving charge. On Wednesday last night last week, Campbell crashed his car into the small bridge on Highway 4, just south of town. The impact tore the railing off the side of the bridge and wrecked the front of the car. Mrs. Campbell, who was & passenger, re ceived head injuries. Clifford Won by Default The first game of the champion ship series of the Central League be tween Wingham and Clifford was set for here Monday last at 3 p.m. The Clifford team were on hand but the local gang had only two players on hand at 3 o’clock and five a 3.30, so the game was awarded to Clifford, The series is the best 3 out of 5. The second game will be played to- day (Wednesday) at Clifford, the third, gattfe here on Saturday after noon. '*> 1,1,‘ ' HARVEST FESTIVAL HELO AT ST. PAUL’S Canon W. A. Townsend, Diocesan. Commissioner, Preached. ■St. Paul’s Church commemorated, the Annual Festival of the Harvest on Sunday last. The Church build ing, beautifully prepared by the Altar Guild for the services of praise, which began with a celebration of the Holy Communion at 8.30 o’clock, provided a luxuriant and appropriate setting for the happy occasion. At 11 o’clock, the Rector, Rev. E. O. Gallagher, conducted the service of worship, The preacher, Canon W. A. Townsend, Diocesan Commission er, spoke to the congregation on the theme of the Recognition of God. We are called to see God in the Harvest Field, in the common offices of life, in the relation of employer and em ployee, in the personal and social at tributes, He decried the rugged indi vidualism and materialism which led to a flouting of the Divine Stand ards and created a person, in type, far below the image of God. The choir, directed by Mr. Roy Mundy, contributed the anthem, “Hallelujah, Give Thanks to God,” by Gounod, with Mrs, R. E. Armitage, and Mr. R. Spittai, carrying the so prano and bass solo parts, respective ly. Mr. R. Hanmore sang the Offer tory solo “Lift up your heads, O ye. Gates.” In the afternoon Mr. G. S. Kidd conducted a Thanksgiving Service for the Sunday School, the rector giving the address to the scholars, . Dr. R. P. D. Hurford, Rural Dean of Huron, was ’the special preached for the evening. The choir sang the glorious Te Deaum of thanksgiving and the anthem “O Lord, How Man ifold Are Thy Works” by Turner. NOTICE RE COUPONS " We hereby give notice that after Sept. 30th, 1939, we will discontinue issuing coupons. We will, however, redeem coupons up to October 15th, 1939. . - ; D. Rae & Son. Machan Bros. Lyceum Theatre This Week .See Mickey Rooney in the advent ures of “Huckleberry Finn” at the Lyceum Theatre Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. Property Transfers _ _: i *'v I ‘ T" Mr. Charles Carter has purchased the home of the late Daniel Geddes, situate on Minnie Street. Mr. Larry Benninger has purchased the Kehoe property on Patrick St, ( TAG DAY IN AID ' OF THE BLIND On Saturday, Sept. 30th, citizens of Wingham will have an opportunity of contributing to the work for the. blind in Huron County. Employment, training, afterCare services, free use of Brailie library, relief for the needy blind, visitation of the sick, Christ mas Cheer, are services of vital im portance to the thirty-odd registered blind cases in the County. These are services rendered by The Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Not only is the Institute interested in the welfare of registered blind per sons but preventive and curative treatment is arranged for destitute men, women and children who are in danger of losing their sight. These activities are supervised by a Huron County Board comprising business and professional men and women who give of their time and services voluntary in support of this worthy cause. Mrs. W. J. Henderson repre sents the interest of Wingham on the Huron County Board. The .board is conducting a Cotihty wide Tag Day on Saturday, Sept, 30th. Dozens of High School students have volunteer* ed their services in connection with the tagging. The Women’s Institute of Wingham has appointed a Tag Day Committee; Mrs. W. J. Hend erson, convener; Mrs. W. H. Fraser* Mrs. C. Martin, Mrs,' Gordon Gan nett, Miss K. Pringle, Citizens buying a tag on Saturday may do so in the knowledge that the entire proceeds of the Tag Day are used and expended on services fol*- the benefit of blind persons in Hur on County only. The Committee is confident that this appeal will meet With the usual generous and hearty response from the citizens of Wihg- ham. " . ■