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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-10-19, Page 5Thursday, October T9, 1939 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES I C1MI A D T COATS A Style Story’ in every coat! And a Value Note that will haunt you till you' get one I They’re made from colorful woollens accented with luxur­ ious furs such as Kolinsky, . Persian Lamb, Squirrel, Op­ ossum, etc. $15.95, $19.95 $24.95, $29.95 MILLINERY E New Hats With■A Lot of Charm They’ve captured the elegant, new feeling of the Autumn fash­ ions .... these hats of rich woof felts and fur felts in the very lat- . est and new back-interest details. All Colors. z $1.98, $2.50 DRESSES ■b Just the thrilling- offer of dresses that you have been awiting for! All the favorite materials of the fall season are now ready for your in­ spection. Every one a real value and styled to please in all the very newest shades. $2.98, $3.95 $6.95, $8.95 man America has ever produced.” BS Miss Lewis then read a poem writ- g I ten shortly after the death of Miss jm ■ Willard, after which Miss Raymer HI j and Miss Hoover sang a beautiful H ■ flB SHOPPING NEWS duet "The Lights of Home.” In the absence of the Secretary, Miss Hoov­ er read the minutes of the last meet­ ing. Miss Hoover was appointed *2rid Vice Pres., in place of Miss Raymer, who is leaving Wingham this month. Another hymn was sung, after which Mrs. Castell, of Cleveland, Ohio, clos­ ed the meeting with prayer. That the Thrifty Buyer Should Take Advantage Of Before Prices Advance. S HI s HOSPITAL AUXILIARY ANNUAL MEETING Very Successful Year Was Had By The Society Factory Cotton, 36 Inch........... ........ 10c Yard Bleeched Cotton, 36 Inch .,,. 12V2C Yard Unbleeched Sheeting, 72 Inch ., ...............39c Yard Bleeched Sheeting, 81 Inch .................49c Yard White Flannelette, 27 Inch............12y2c Yard White Flannelette, 35 Inch......................17c Yard Stripe Flannelette, 35 Inch'......................19c Yard Woolette, 35 Inch ......................... ...... 29c Yard Yama Cloth, 35 Inch...................................29c Yard Cotton Flannel, 36 Inch ............................29c Yard Dark Turkish Towels, 16x32.......... .. 125/^c Each Terry Bath Towels, 20x40 ...................19c Each Boys’ Wool Golf Hose..............................29c Pair Boys’ Pure Wool Sweaters .......... $1.00 Each Boys’ Fleeced Combs..................................89c Each Men’s Fleeced Combs........................ .. $1.39 Each Men’s Wool Socks............................... 29c Pair Men’s Cotton Flannel Shirts ................^7 9 c Each i ■The annual meeting and election of officers of the Woman’s Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital, was held on Oct. 13th and all reports showed the end of a very successful year, The Woman’s Auxiliary assum­ es the responsibility for certain hos­ pital furnishings, such as bedding, rugs, curtains, towelst dishes, cooking utensils, etc. In order to finance this undertaking, they, raise funds in vari­ ous ways, rummage sales, cooking sales, bridge parties, tea, etc. They have also received several splendid donations both of money and supplies. _ In the fall, a collection of canned ■ ’ fruit, jams and jellies is made'and the M 1 response is very fine. Every month, 5 the sewing committee meet at the H hospital and do, all necessary sewing 11 sg H ■ ■ ■ ■ Fur-Trimmed/ g Winter Coats Girls’ coats made with the style details found in big sis­ ter’s, cloths of suede, diagonal and herringbone woollens, cut in tailored and princess lines, with warm lining arid cosy col­ lars. Size 8 to 14x. An Extra­ ordinary Value. ® and repairing. It is agreed that a hos- WE HAVE ONE RACK OF COATS CLEARING AT EXACTLY % THEIR REGULAR VALUE, SO BE HERE EARLY FOR BEST CHOICE. Regular $29.95 For . Regular $39.95 For .' Regular $19.95 For Regular $24.95 For $14.98 $19.98 WALKER STORES, LIMITED THE STORE WHERE LOWER PRICES PREVAIL PHONE 36WINGHAM pital is a most valuable asset to a community so it is hoped that the cit­ izens of town and country will con­ tinue their generous support. The membership fee of the auxiliary is 50c and every woman is urged to help on the work of the hospital by becoming a member. For the past twelve months, the hospital tabulation shows: patients treated 402, births 75, deaths 20, pa­ tients discharged 378. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Hon. Pres.—Mrs. R. J. Deachman, .Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. John Gib­ bons. President—Mrs. J. W, McKibbon. 1st Vice Pres.—Mrs. (Dr.) Connel-l. 2nd Vice l-’res.—Mrs. (Dr.) Stewart. Secretary—Miss Norma Dtnsley. Treasurer—Mrs. R. Clegg. Cor. Sec.—Mrs. W. J. Greer. Convenor of Social Com.—Mrs. H. Crawford. | Convenor of Buying Com.—Mrs. Fry. Convenor of-Sewing Com.—Mrs. W. H. French. The’ following is the financial re- ■ port: J. N. Receipts Bank balance, Oct, 1938 Walker Stores, Limited WINGHAM, ONTARIO and breadth of the continent, warning ST. PAUL’S OBSERVED the young that crime does not pay, , and urging the parents to make more of pals of their children. The penitentiaries today, he claim­ ed, are filled with youth, mostly un­ der 25 years of age, and the larger j proportion of those who are paying j the supreme price for their crimes are j also under that young age. He ac­ counted this condition to the fact that | the home life for the children was not what it should be. Fathers and moth­ ers had too many outside interests and were not giving their children that parental love that is so essential to the child. At the close of his address he show­ ed a series of slides. NAMES WANTED OF MEN WHO ENLIST ■ M CHILDREN’S DAY OBITUARY William John McGuire After an illness of about three weeks, William John McGuire, for twenty-seven years a resident of the village of Belgrave, passed away at the age of eighty-one years, one month and twenty-eight days. The late Mr. McGuire was born on the present William Salter farm on No.' 4 Highway, about two miles south of Wingham. Fifty-four years ago last August he was .wedded to Mary Sowler, who survives him, along with a family of four daughters, Lillian, Mrs. John Zimmerman, of Palgrave; Violet, Mrs. A. R. Tasker, Blyth; Ella, Mrs. R. C. Miner, Niag­ ara Falls, N.Y.; Iola, Mrs. ,Mervin Richmond, near Blyth; and foiir sons, Nelson, of Holstein; Harry of Bel­ grave; Lester and Roy of Dryden, New Ontario. Another son, Elmer, died overseas at Bramshott Military Camp, England, October 9th, 1918. A sister, Mrs. Silas Jackson, of Van­ couver, B.C., is the only surviving member of deceased’s family, former­ ly consisting ;of three brothers and three sisters. His father, Arthur Mc­ Guire, was born in Ireland,, but re­ moved to Scotland at an early age. He was married to Jean Lindsay, and then came to Canada and settled near Toronto, in the Township of Scott. Mr. John McGuire, with bride, settled in Sullivan Township, in Grey County for six years, and then seven ■years in Egfemont, after which they retired from farming and moved to the Village of Belgrave, in Morris Township, where he carried mail from Post Office to the C.N.R. station for about twenty-fouf years. The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Belgrave.. Fun­ eral services took place from his late residence, Belgravd, oh Friday, Oc­ tober 18th. Services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. A. M. Boyle, as­ sisted by Rev. J. B. Townend, of the United Church, Belgrave. The re­ mains were laid to rest in Brandon Cemetery, the pallbearers being Rob­ ert Stotiehouse, Alex. Young, John Stewart,, Alex. Port'erfield, Jdhn Ged- des and James Anderson; flowerbeat­ ers: Glen and Lloyd Tasker, Norman Zimmerman, Ruth and Lois McGuire, Jean and Olive McGuire. The many floral tributes were beautiful and were carried by Steven of the grandchildren. Friends from a distance were, Vi-, olet McGuire, London; Mr. and Mrs. James Mason, Merlin; Mrs. Geo. Zim- mepman, Palgrave; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sowler and son, Mitchell; Mr. and Mrs. Victor Adams, Mr. James Ferg­ uson and sister, May, of Holstein. Mrs. Mary Ellen Gibson Mrs. Mary Ellen Gibson, Prince Albert, Sask., wife of Edwin Gibson, passed away October 10th at her home. Born in Wingham in 1873, she went to Prince Albert in 1890 and was married to Mr. Gibson in June, 1899. ‘ ' ' ' She is survived by her husband, three sons and four daughters. One brother, James Cassie, resides in Tor­ onto. One brother, J. I. Cassie and two sisters, Mrs. R. Gwynne and Mrs. A. Haldenby predeceased her. Mr. T. H. Gibson, of Whigham, was a broth- er-in-law. Burial took place in Prince Albert on Tuesday. Robert Lediet Word was received here by Mr. J. D. Lediet on Tuesday that his father, Robert Lediet had ■ passed away at his home in Paris, Oritario. The late Mr. Lediet was an old Wingham boy. He was bom here and spent his boy­ hood and a great- part of his adult life in this town. Thirty-one years ago he went to Paris where he has since resided. He was in his 8Srd year. Surviving besides his wife, formerly Alice Rankin, are six sons.and one daughter, John Dbrey, Wingham; William in the Yukon; Charles, Blind Norman, Paris; Mrs. Maysie Acheson of Rochester, N. Y. , Buriei will take place Thursday in Paris Cemetery. WEDDINGS Cook - Thompson A, quiet but pretty wedding took place at the Brussels, Manse, at 12.30 noon, Thursday, October 12th, Miss Anna Thompson, daughter of Mrs. Thompson and the late Mr. Ar­ chie Thompson, of Brussels,’ was mar­ ried to Mr. Cecil K. Cooke, of Wing­ ham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cooke, ’ of Wingham. Rev. Samuel Kerr officiated. The bride was gown­ ed in clover velvet with matching ac­ cessories. Her flowers were Sweet­ heart roses and ferns. Mrs. W. E. Willis, of Brussels, the bride’s sister, was bridesmaid, and Mr. W. E. Wil­ lis supported the groom. Following the ceremony a recep­ tion and wedding dinner was held at which several friends of the immed­ iate* family were in attendance. The young co-uple then left for a motor trip to Toronto, Niagara Falls and Buffalo. For travelling the bride donned a wine coat with squirrel trim. Mr. and Mrs. Cooke will reside in Wingham. Mclnnes - Graham The marriage took place in Toron­ to of Margaret D. Graham, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Gra­ ham of fourth concession, Kinloss, and Mr. Gordon Mclnnes, second eld­ est son of Mrs. Mclnnes, second con­ cession Kinloss, and the late Mr. Mal­ colm Mclnnes. They will reside in Toronto. BORN JOHNSTON—In Wingham General Hospital, on Friday, Oct. 6th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Sparling Johnston, R.R. 2, Bluevale, a son. METCALFE—In Wingham General Hospital, on Monday, Oct. 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Metcalfe, Glen- annan, a son, COULTES—In Wingham General Hospital, on Sunday, Oct. 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Coultes, R.R. 5, Wingham, a son. W. C. T. UL The October meeting of the W. C. T U. Was held at the home of Miss R. Lewis on Thursday afternoon, October 12th, with the President, Mrs. A. E. Lloyd presiding. After a hymn.had been sung,! Mrs. Lloyd led in prayer, after which Mrs. J. F. An­ derson read the Scripture lesson and gave a short talk based on the pass­ age read. Mrs. A. E. Loney then gave a most interesting paper on “The Life of Frances Willard.” “On Sept. 28, 1839 — 100 years ago — Frances Willkrd was born in Ogden, N.Y., of Puritan New Eng­ land parents. When Frances was 8 years old, her family moved to Wis­ consin on account of her father’s health. Wisconsin at that time was a wilderness and there they hewed a home out of the forest. Frances hat­ ed household tasks, but was very fond of outdoor life, horse-back rid­ ing, fishing, hiking and climbing trees. When she was 15 years old, she wrote essays for a weekly paper “The Prairie Farmer.” These she wrote while sitting on a board nailed to the branches of a.black-oak tree, which she named "The Eagle’s Nest”. There being no school near their home, the Willard children were taught at home by their mother, who had been a school teacher'.before her marriage. When Frances was sixteen years old, a school was built., The next year her .parents sent her to a girls’ Seminary in Milwaukee, ’Wis., and later to a college’in Evanston, Ill. When she was twenty, she became a teacher, and three years later, wrote her first book, "Nineteen Beautiful Years.” Some years later she went to Europe to attend lectures and to study Woman Suffrage. She was also European Correspondent for one of the Chicago papers, When she re­ turned to America she became the President of the Woman’s College in Evanston —• the first woman to be president of an American College. 1879 she resigned this position th come President of the W.C.T.U. the U.S.A, and spent the rest of life speaking and Working on behalf of woman suffrage and temperance. For ten years, she is said to have giv­ en an average of 400 addresses each year. Her .health ■ became impaired by overwork,, and on.*’Feb>. 17/lfe98, she died at the age of 59 years. To-day, the W.C.T.U. now organ­ ized in fifty countries, is celebrating the Centenary of its founder, who lias Mrs. Aitkin’s Cooking Dem­ onstration .. .... «...... Rummage Sale. ....................... Bridge Parties ......................... Donation from Wingham Bridge Club ...................... Donation from Capt. Adams (100 tickets) ..................... Donation from Ministerial As­ sociation ..........._............... Bank Interest ......................... Other Donations, etc............... 17.17 22.50 59.40 153.75 48.25 25.00 25.00 23.25 1.41 19.20 $394.93 Expenditures Paid for supplies, bedding, curtains, etc........................$193.58 Kitchen supplies ...................... 18.16 Furniture ................... 65.00 Advertising, Postage, etc......... 11.82 Balance on hand ........-............ 106.37 The’ Advance-Times would like to keep a complete list of all the men and women of Wingham and the sur­ rounding district who enlist in the Canadian Active Service Force and invites the co-operation of all its readers and friends. Such a list, kept up-to-date, will be an invaluable re­ cord in years to come, but it will on­ ly be of use if information is given to us promptly and in detail. The names, ages and parentage of all those* who enlist, whether male or female, should be handed in together with the unit that they join, and this should be followed up with any changes of location whenever they move. Parents and friends are asked to keep this in mind and those who enlist are requested to advise us of Jheir movement whenever possible. St. Paul’s Church commemorated the annual Festival of Children on Sunday morning. Children’s Day is the Sunday nearest St. Luke’s Day (Oct. 18).. As doctors are the first stranger every child meets, it is very appropriate that Children’s Day should be near that of the Beloved Physician. Children’s Day this year has a lurid light thrown over it by the war. The war threatens the child­ ren who constitute half the popula­ tion of the world. For the first time in history, war now threatens those who have nothing to do with it, and have no guilt, the children’ of all na­ tions. Further, Rev. E .O. Gallagher spoke to the children about their first d.uty towards God as recorded in, the Catechism "My first duty towards God is to believe in Him, to fear Him, and to love Him.” During the service Eva Lediet sang' the solo "Tell me the stories of JeSus” and the choir boys, Lionel Gallagher, Bud Wild and Allah McKay contrib­ uted the trio “We Are Marching On.” George Henry Bacon, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bacon, received the rite of Holy Baptism during the worship service. There is also $22.83 kept in a arate fund for Christmas Cheer. $394.93 sep- EX-CONVICT GAVE COLORFUL ADDRESS Conditions in Home Are Cause of Juvenile Crime, States Bill Biddle In be- of her In a stirring address lasting well over one and a half hours, Silent Bill Biddle urged the parents of Wingham to make pals of their boys and girls, and not send them on the bypaths of life for their activities, and possib­ ly to a life of crime. Mr. Biddle is the only* surviving members of the famous Biddle boys, who a half century ago spread a reign of terror over the Eastern stat­ es with their holdups and train rob­ beries. Speaking from his own exper­ iences he stated most clearly that "Crime Does Not Pay!” and in relat­ ing his life’s history it was seen that he Was in a position to know, having tun the entire gauntlet of courts from the Juvehile court for some delin­ quency to the Supreme Court of the United States, where he was convict­ ed of man-sTatightef and given a life sentence, He served 18 years of this sentence and was granted an honor­ able pardon. Since liis release he has spent his time tfaHIling' this length » N.H.L. Opens Nov. 2nd ' The National Hockey League will get under way early this year. The first game will be Detroit Red" Wings and Chicago Black Hawks. The Schedule closes 4% months later, on March 17th. Toronto Maple Leafs’ first game is in the Gardens with the Boston Bruins Saturday, Nov. 4th. Addressed United Church Congregation Rev. C. H. Dickinson, Book Stew­ ard of the United Church Publishing House, was the speaker at the morn­ ing service on Sunday in the United Church. He spoke oil behalf of the Missionary and Maintenance Fund. This was the first of a series of meet­ ing* in Huron Presbytery. He spoke at Blyth in the evening.' Deer Killed by Car . Sequel to a traffic accident was the finding by Elmer Webster, Varna road, one mile east of the village, of the carcass of a deer by his roadside fence. The animal was probably one struck by a car owned and driven by Frank Elliott, of Blyth, He telephon­ ed to County Officer N» Lever to in­ vestigate. Elliott’s car was damaged by the f deer in cessful. deer, a quarters broken, brought car rof liis iUdtorcycIe. Assessment Tribunal Met The tribunal to hear and determine appeals against Huron County equal­ ized assessment met for the first time on Tuesday at the courthouse, God­ erich. Chief business was to deter­ mine the method of procedure to be followed. The board is composed of Judges Clement, of Waterloo, and Costello, of Huron, and Sheriff Rob- ert^Johnston, of Huron County. Teachers’ Convention Held in London The school children of Wingham and vicinity had a holiday on Friday last when the teachers attended a re­ gional conference on Education which embraced six counties. 1600 were in attendance. The chief speakers were Dr. Wilson W. Moore, head of the department of Speech, Central State Teachers’ College, Mich., and Mr. V. K. Greer, chief inspector of public and separate schools in Ontario, who pre­ dicted the elimination of high school entrance examinations. He spoke on "Phases of the New Program of Study.” impact and a search for tho the darkness proved unsuc- Mr. Webster, on finding the full grown buck, with ; crushed and both hind telephoned Mr, Lever, the carcass in on the hind legs Who side Be Careful What You Say ’ On££ the past few weeks many have been imprisoned and fined or both for making statements that were better unsaid in this time of stress. The regulation (No, 39) which applies to the above is as follows. "No per­ son shall by word of mouth, spread reports or make statements, false or otherwise, intended or likely to cause disaffection to His Majesty or to in­ terfere with the success of His Ma­ jesty’s forces or of the forces of any allied or associated powers or to pre­ judice His .Majesty’s relations with foreign powers or spread reports or make statements, false or otherwise, intended or likely to prejudice the re* eruiting, training, discipline or admin­ istration of any of His Majesty’s forces.