The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-12-21, Page 6DISTRICT
WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES
Saratoga swamp, among a herd of
deer, which are now beginning to
"yard up” for the winter in that sec
tion, This information was given to
Constables Jennings and Rutherford
by farmers whom they contacted in
investigating a case of illegal shoot
ing in the swamp. This is the first in
stance of an elk being seen in Huron
County.
GREETINGS *
A Midnight Theft
Leaving his car parked on Main St.
near the Herald-Times office while he
went across to the Chinese cafe for
some refreshments about midnight on
Saturday last, .Mr, Ross Binkley, local
insurance underwriter, returned to
find a roast of beef, a dozen eggs and
some cigarettes missing from his
chariot.—-Walkerton Herald-Times.
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BELGRAVE
The sincere feeling of
our Christmas wishes for
you in our community can
not be fully conveyed by
words. ’ The best that we
can say is that good old
phrase and true wish: A
Very Merry Christmas.
Pine River Co-Operative
More than 50 years a company,
Pine River Cheese and Butter Co-Op
erative, recently organized as a co
operative, held its annual meeting at
Reid’s Corners, with a large attend
ance of Huron Township farmers. Re
ports presented showed a successful
year, More than 112 tons of cheese
were manufactured during
was shown.
high test, which brought $1,134 Gov
ernment subsidy. Receipts for the
year were $30,634.40 and $23,915,76
was paid to patrons.
the year,
Much of this was of a
• Don’t let common, constipation
rob you of life and vigor! When
bowels don’t work right, the trouble
often lies in what you eat. You
don’t get "bulk”. Such commons
foods as meat, bread, potatoes are
consumed in the body. They fail to
supply the bulky mass that helps a
bowel movement. Crisp, crunchy
ALL-BRAN help# in two ways: It
contributes to the "bulk” you need;
and it also is a rich source Of
Nature’s intestinal tonic, Vitamin
Bx. Eat ALL-BRAN every day;
drink plenty of water, and see what
a difference "regular” habits can
make in your life.
AUBRAN
Anglican Sunday School Concert
The Trinity Anglican Sunday
School held a very enjoyable Christ
mas Social in the Foresters’ Hall on
Thursday evening, Dec, 14th. The
first part of the evening was spent at
games after which the following pro
gramme was presented: Carol, choir;
vocal duet, Berna Yuill and Dorothy
Wade; recitation, Muriel Brydges;
Hawaiian Guitar duet, Shirley Neth-
ery and Alvin Higgins; recitation,
Murray Bradburn; vicol duet, Beth
Brydges and Dorothy Wade; Carol,
choir; Tap Dance, Vera Montgomery;
recietation, Shirley Bradburn; piano
solo, Ruth Bradburn; Hawaiian music,
Shirley Nethery and Alvin Higging;
Pirate Dance, Dorothy Wade, Beth
Brydges and Berna Yuill; Tap Dance,
Vera Montgomery; Carol, choir; Na
tional Anthem. Following the pro
gramme the gifts were distributed
from the tree and lunch was served.
tute. In the absence o fthe President,
the 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. M. L, Aitken
presided. In response to the roll call,
donations of Cake, Candy, Fruit and
Cash were received for Christmas
Cheer, After reading letters from the
department on the different methods
of collecting funds for carrying on
War Work, a .good discussion follow"
ed. It is expected that sewing and
knitting will be commenced after the
Christmas season, Mrs, M. L. Aitken
was appointed Secretary-Treasurer of
the War Charities Fund. The pro-
granr, provided by four randmothers,
Mrs. Joseph Breckenridge, Mrs. Mil
ton Smith, Mrs. Joseph Curtis and
Mrs. R. F, Garniss, was interesting,
historical- and humorous. Rev. C,
Tavener left with the members a
Christmas Message, speaking briefly
on The Birth of a Saviour and King.
At the close of the meeting the- host
ess served lunch assisted by Miss
Florence Fowler.
Bert Armstrong
Charged With. Failure to
Support Mother
Thomas Cook, Ashfield township,
charged his brother, Peter Cook, and
his sister, Mrs. Susanna McGee, with I
failing to contribute to the support]
of their aged mother, Mrs. Maria
Cook. The charges which were laid
under the Parents’ Maintenance Act,
after a short hearing, were dismissed
by Magistrate Makins.
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Y.P.S. to Have Charge of Service
The members of the Knox United
Church Young People’s Society have
prepared a Christmas service of song
and will have charge of a Christmas
service in the Church on Sunday ev
ening, Dec. 24th. A Hearty invitation
is extended to ail to attend this ser
vice.
The two words of greet
ing “Merry Christmas”
have behind them all our
g'ood wishes for your fut
ure and our gratitude to
patrons and friends. To all
A Merry Christinas, good
health and good cheer.
executive, Nelson Howe,
Herb Arkell, Teeswater;
he5 Mildmay.
Minto Township Lad Killed
Five-year-old Gerald Binkley, son of
David Binkley, Minto township, was
fatally injured when struck by a car
about five o’clock Thursday evening
in front of his father’s farm on high
way No. 9. The lad died three hours
later in Bruce County hospital, Wal
kerton. He suffered head and possib
ly internal injuries, and a broken left
leg. The lad, playing on a toy wagon
at the side0 of the road, is said to
have turned directly into the path of
a car driven by Chris. Hopf who lives
near Akyton. Gerald was born * in
Minto township and a younger bro
ther, Vaughan, survives. No »charge
was immediately laid against the mot
orist, but police are continuing their
investigation and say a charge will
probably be preferred. Coroner Dr.
Winann, of Harriston, is delaying de
cision regarding an inquest until it is
seen if the driver is charged, in -which
case there will be no inquest.
Hide bj Kdlott In- London, Canada. At your rrocarX
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Logan and
son, Bobbie, have returned from the
West, where Mr. Logan was employ
ed by the C.P.R.
accepted.—Tara Leader.
Named to Agricultural Office
On Monday morning those
have occasion to visit the Agricultural
Office will be greeted by a new face,
that of Miss Marjory Henderson of
Goderich, who has been appointed to
fill the vacancy caused by the resig
nation of Miss Bessie Watt. Miss
Henderson has qualifications which
should make her a capable successor.
She was born on a farm in West Wa-
wanosh, east of Dungannon, and re
ceived her High School and Commer
cial training at Goderich Collegiate.
Of late she has obtained legal experi
ence in the office of F. R. Darrow,
Goderich barrister. — Clinton News-
Record.
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Name Same Officers
The December meeting of the Wo*
manis Association of Knox United
Church was held in'the basement of
the church on Wednesday afternoon
■with the president, Mrs. J. M. Coul-
tes in charge. The meeting was open
ed with- a devotional period. (Mrs. L.
Hopper read the Scripture lesson and
Rev. J. B. Townend lead in prayer.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were adopted. The treasurer’s report
showed a splendid balance on hand.
It was decided to make a donation to
the Board of Managers. As this was
the annual meeting, a report from
Mrs. Harold Procter, a member of the
nominating committee, stated that the
officers of 1939 were willing to act
again. The meeting was closed with
the Benediction by Rev. Townend.
Service at United Church
Rev. C. Tavener preached in ’the
United Church oh Sunday morning a
sermon especially suited, to the Ad
vent season, showing how the Cliris-
tion may have joy and peacg, at this
Christmas time, in the midst of an
xieties and alarms.
The monthly evening service con
ducted by the Young People’s Union
was held in the United Church on
Sunday. The president, Miss Daisy
Holmes, conducted the meeting. The
Scripture was read by Carl Johnston.
Will Peacock gave the interesting
story of the missionary world and ex
plorations of David Livingstone. Rev.
C. Tavener told a story from the
"Friendly Road” by David Grayson.
Ross Smith sang a solo and George
Johnston gave a Christmas poem.
There was a good attendance.
Mrs. Stanley Gallaher had charge
of the topic .at the Y.P.U. meeting in1 §
the United Church on Friday evening
speaking pn "The Value of Cheerful
ness.” Charles Johnston read the
Christmas Story from the Gospel of
St Luke. The meeting was led by
Miss Delphine Bisback.
Miss Donna Smith, a recent gradu
ate from the Clinton Hospital, is
spending a few days with her moth
er, ,Mrs. Milton .Smith and brother,
Ross. ’
Mrs. Joseph Breckenridge is spend
ing a few days With her sister, Mrs.
Eliza Fell.
Mrs. Mary Robertson is visiting her
sister, Mrs. J. Geddes, at Belgrave.
THE HORSE
Bruce Crop Improvement Assoc.
Over fifty farmers representative
of all parts of Bruce County met in
Paisley, on the afternoon of Dec. 7,
for the purpose of organizing a Crop
improvement Association for Bruce.
The following officers were elected
for the coming year: president, David
MacDonald, Teeswater; vice pres.,
Reeve Walter Chisholm, Brant; sec-
Allowed Dog to Run—Fined
William .Mighton, a farmer of the
18th concession of Howick, was lev
ied $1 and costs in Walkerton court
for allowing his dog to run at large
contrary to the quarantine regulations
now in force In certain of the town
ships in this district—Fordwich Re
cord.
Mrs. Murray Johnson, of Wingham,
and Mrs. J. A. Brandon, attended the
funeral of a friend in Zurich on Sat
urday.
BLUEVALE
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treasurer, G. R. Gear, Walker- Former Lucknow Rector to Strathroy
Pais-
Alex.
CHRISTMAS
GREETINGS
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1 Gasoline in Brussels Sewers
A very peculiar thing happened at
Brussels on Wednesday when a gas-
5? oline truck was filling a tank in town,
if it oversowed and gallons of gas ran
Panto the sewers on the east side of the
| town. Fumes from it filled the stores
| and the storekeepers were forced to
i open all doors and keep them open.
I At last it W’as decided to flush the
■ sewers with water. The fire engine
»was. taken out and the sewers thor
oughly washed out which soon re
lieved the situation which was con
sidered quite Serious.
Appointment of Rev, J. H, Geog-
hegan, present rector of the Church
of the Advent, Ridgetown, and the
Church of the Redeemer, Highgate,
| to the Church of St. John Strathroy,
was announced by Bishop Seager. Mr.
Geoghegan is a former Lucknow rec
tor,
Institute Held Monthly Session
Miss Olive Scott opened her home
on Thursday afternoon for the mon
thly meeting of the Women’s Insti-
o you and to yours in
botir community may this
indeed be a Christmas of
hearty good cheer. May
.the holidays bring you
great happiness and the
future years even more.
Pattison
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High School Addition Opened
At Chesley
A red-letter day was held in the
history of education in Chesley when
the completely renovated school build
ing and the large new addition Were
officially opened, the town being hon
oured on the occasion by having this
function performed by the Minister of
Education for Ontario, the Hon. Dr.
L. J. Simpson.—Chesley Enterprise.
Contract Let for Listowel Hospital •
Mr. D, E, Kertland, architect for
the Listowel Memorial Hospital, in
terviewed. those tendering on the new
hospital. Tenders were presented to
the board by Mr. Kertland and con
tracts ” ' “ “
ncr.
Were awarded,—Listowel Ban-
North
Mr.
Bruce County Master
James Miller, ex-reeve, of Ar
ran Township, was elected County
Master of North Bruce County Or
ange Lodge, at a meeting held re
cently at Wiarton, A deputation from
Southampton, extending an invitation
to celebrate the 12th of July at that
town was received and the invitation
Two Injured in Crash
Charles Stewart and John Mueller,
of Goderich, were admitted to the
Listowel Memorial Hospital suffering
head injuries, received when a car
driven by Stewart crashed into the
rear of another car on the highway
between Atwood and Listowel. The
men, formerly -residents of I-’almers-
ton, were on the way there when the
accident occurred.
Beverage Room Hours Unchanged
The special committee of the God
erich Council reported "no action”
until such time as a petition is pre
sented oh the request of the Local
Council of Women to have beverage
room of the town closed at 10 p.m.
on Saturday nights.
Seaforth Lions Raised
The Seaforth Lions
over $20,000 on welfare work and
community benefits since its forma
tion, members learned at. their De
cember meeting. The club was form
ed on Dec. 9, 1024, and this week’s
meeting observed the 15th birthday,
Over $20,000
has expended
Seaforth Has Surplus
Seaforth —<• Seaforth will close the
year with a surplus which Treasurer
D. H, Wilson estimates at $5,944.38,
he told the Town Council, a position
attained despite an increase of over
$500 lit indigent hospitalisation costs,
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Elk Vards Up With Deer
An elk—an aged buck—has been
seeti gracing near the smitherii end of
iMvpl
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GOODYEAR
STUDDED TIRE
• Designed (or use on ear# in
rural service’‘drt unimproved
roads where weather condi
tions would bog down regular
fire#, Let tie show it id you,
SUPERIOR
SERVICE STATION
(Bert Armstrong, Prop.)
Wingham, Ont Phone 174W
Thur«., December 21*4,19®#
Graceful Bouquets of Cut Flowers to grace
the rooms at Christmas time. You can always be
sure of fresh Flowers and Potted Plants when you
call the Lewis Greenhouse. The prices are reason
able at all times.
We have also decorative containers and Holly
Wreaths.
LEWIS, Florist
Floral Designs, Wedding Bouquets and Corsages
made on short notice.
Frances Streetw Phone 101
W.
O horse, you are a wonderful thing,
No horns to honk, no bells to ring;
No license buying every year,
No number plates for front and rear;
No spark to miss, no gears to .Strip,
You start yourself, no dutch to slip;
No fuel bills mounting every day
To steal the joy of life away.
Your inner tubes are all O.K.
And, thank the Lord, they stay
Way;
Your carburetor cannot spit
When clogged by particles of grit;
Your frame is good for many a mile
Your body never changes -style;
Your wants are few and easily met—
You’ve something On the motor yet,
—Catherine Currie.
SALEM
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Woman’s Association Name Officers
The annual meeting of the Wo
man’s Association met in the class
room of the church on Thursday with
the president, jMrS. C. Simmons, in
the chair. The meeting opened by
singing a hymn, followed by all re
peating the Lord’s ^Prayer. A few
verses from Matthew 5, were read and
then the Treasurer’s report was pre
sented by Mrs. M. Sharpin. Mrs. W.
A. Cathers then took the chair and
conducted the election of officers
which resulted as follows: President,
Mrs, W, A. Cathers; 1st Vice, Mrs.
W. Dane; 2nd Vice, Mrs. T. McMich
ael; Secretary, Miss H. Longley;
Treasurer, Mrs. M. Sharpin; Organ-
E. Palmer; Press Reporter,
Willits; Floral Com., Mrs.
Mrs. P. Copeland, Mrs. E.
Manse Com., Mrs. Fralick,
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helpful, thoughts. ‘Mrs. White, Ripley,
district president, then addressed the
meeting, outlining the' Institute work
of the district. She was accompanied
by Mrs. Roy McKenzie, district sec
retary and Mrs^ Bryce. Rev. Walter
Raynor gave a short talk on "Peace
On Earth.” The Roll Call answered
with exchange of Xmas gifts. There
were about thirty present. Hostesses
were: Mrs. Gordon Mulvey,' Mrs. L.
Evans and Minnie Jef fray.
The United Church Sunday School
will hold their Xmas Concert at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham.
Harry Schiestel will spend Christ
mas with his family here. Harry has
taken treatment from a specialist for
bone trouble for some time in Tor
onto and, many are ..pleased to hear
he is improved.
The young people of the Presby
terian Church presented their play,
"The Old-Fashioned Mother” at
Langside Tuesday evening. This 3-
act comedy was the best put on in the
Community Hall here for some time.
It was again presented at Mildmay on
Thursday evening?’
Miss Dorothy Tuck is visiting Miss
Yvonne Douglas.
Mrs. Ralph Metcalf visited at Gor
don Mulvey’s during the week-end.
I Mr. and Mrs. Scott are settled in
the house lately occupied by Mr. Gib
son an dfamily.
Jack Holland has purchased anoth
er chopping outfit.
Miss Velma Baiers’ and friend, of
Listowel, spent Sunday at the home
of Norman Baiers.
ed as read. Carried.
The following letters were received,
and read: Dept, of Highways, Toron
to; Board of Review, Toronto; Can-
Mothers’ Craft Soc., Toronto; Saw
yer-Massey, Hamilton; Dept, of Pub
lic AVelfare, Toronto; Dr. R. C, Red
mond, Wingham; G. Simmons, Bel
grave.
Moved by Moffat and Breckenridge
that we extend the time for Collector
to return Roll of 1939 to Jan. 8th,,
1940. Carried.
Q The following accounts were paidr.
Relief $101.36; Roads $292.20; Sund
ries $949.89; Drains, $306.30; Brussels.
Telephone $118.01.
W. A.'Cruikshank,
Clerk.
R. Grain,
Reeve.
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YOUR EYES NEED
ATTENTION
Our 25 Point Scientific Examin
ation enables us to give yon
Clear, Comfortable Vision
F. F. HOMUTH
Optometrist
Phone 118, Harriston
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TURNBERRY COUNCIL
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The minutes of Council meeting
held in Bluevale, Dec. 15th, 1939.
Members all present
Moved by Porter and Wilton that
the minutes of last meeting be adopt-
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ist, Mrs.
Mrs. ,M.
J. Fitch,
Bennett;
Mrs, D, Weir, Mrs. C. Cathers, Mrs.
Simmons and Mrs. Gowdy. The meet
ing closed with prayer by Mrs. Gow
dy. I
A Merry Xmas to the Advance-
Times and its readers. >
Miss Gladys Weir, of Wroxeter,
spent the week-end with’ her parents,
Mr. and Mrs, W. E. Weir, j
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Stafford, of
Port. Burwell are at present visiting
the latter’# parents, Mr, and Mrs. T.
McMichael,
special cijrtetmas;
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The December meeting of the Wo
men1'# Institute, held at the home of
Mrs. Newans Wednesday' afternoon,
Droved to be a very interesting one.
With Rev. Raynor as organist, meet
ing opened in the usual way. The top
ic on "Christmas” given by Mrs.
Norman Newans, brought but many
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other stops south of Orangeville on request.
Ask about the special reduced fates for the
Christmas and New Year’s Holidays.
For further information consult nearest agent.
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