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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-03-07, Page 7Wroxeter News and Gorrie Vidette < Thursday, March 7th, 1940 GORRIE Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Fallis, Ford­ wich, spent Wednesday of last week -with Mr. and Mrs. S. Ferguson. Mr. and Mrs, Victor Shera visited lpst Thursday with the latter’s moth­ er,'Mrs. Ellis, of Guelph. Mr. Bertram Ashton, of Stratford, •was a week-end visited with his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Perqy Ashton, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King and son, Earle, spenl Sunday with, Mrs. Agnes Earjs, of Wroxeter. Mr> Harold Watson, of Elora, visit­ ed his parents, Mr, and Mrs. M. Wat­ son, last week-end. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Hyndman and daughter, Greta, visited relatives in Toronto on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Mr. R. J, Deachman, Liberal candi­ date for North Huron, addressed a .meeting in the Township Hall here on Monday evening. , We are sorry to report that Mr. Joseph Bennett is confined to bed as the result of an eye injury which he received while working in the -bush on Thursday last. Messrs,'E. W. Bolton and L. Short attended the annual Goodyear conven­ tion in Listowel on Monday night. The many friends of Mrs. Frank Coles will be pleased to know that her health has greatly improved during the past few weeks, t Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Toner who celebrated the 39th anniversary, of their wedding last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dane, ‘Fordwich, spent a few days last week at the home of the former’s brother, Mr. R. G. Dane and Mrs. Dane. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jardine and fam­ ily of Brussels, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gathers. Little Bobby Hastie spent the week­ end with Earle King. Mr. and Mrs. John Hyndman were among those who attended the golden wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson, Ford­ wich. ■The W. A. of -the Anglican Church is planning a variety sale, also a sale of Home-Made'Baking in the Orange Hall, Gorrie, on Saturday afternoon, March’ 16th, to be followed by a hot supper. Mrs. Pletch and daughter, Martha Jean, who have been visiting her bro­ ther, Mr. Charles Black and Mrs. Blapk and other relatives, have re­ turned to their home in Chicago. Rev. H. N, Watt is continuing the series of sermons on "God’s Eternal Plan” and on Sunday morning, March 10th, the subject, will be "The Raw Material of God’s Plan.” On Wednesday evening, March 6th, the subject of the mid-week Lenten .Service'at the Rectory will be “The Church and the State.” On Sunday. March 10th, Rev. J. L. Ball will speak ■on the sin of “Sloth.” , Mr. and Mrs. M. Irwin, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. C. Dodds, attended the hockey game in Toronto .on Saturday night. On last Friday evening the senior hockey team of Molesworth met the Gorrie team at the local arena and the result was a 15-5 score in favour of the lochl team. Institute to Meet March 13th The March meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held on March 13th, at the home of Mrs. E. W-' Bolton, with Mrs. Kaine in. charge of the pro­ gram on historical research, and Mrs. H. Jertnings as guest speaker. Mem­ bers are asked to comply with pro­ gram for March. Roll Call: "My First School Teacher.” A.Y.P.A. Met Friday The regular meeting of the A. Y.‘ P. A. was held on Friday .evening, March 1st, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. King. The meeting opened in the usual inanner with a hymn fol­ lowed by prayers. Scripture lesson was read by Mr. Bob Paulin. It was decided that the next meeting- would take the farm of a skating party. The program was of a missionary type and Mr. Harold King gave a reading on ^Prayer?’ Mrs. R. McIntyre gave a Very splendid paper on the same sub­ ject which Was very much enjoyed’by YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 Point Scientific Examin­ ation enables us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 118 Harriston BRITISH NAVY SPOILS NAZI TRIUMPH, BRINGS ALTMARK PRISONERS SAFELY HOME SALEM teg a £ '4' '' W ''v everyone. Rev. J. L. Ball gave a most interesting account of his trip to the Yukon and told many of his experi­ ences as a missionary in the North- West and his talk proved very instruc­ tive. A Biblical contest closed the pro­ gram after which a very tasty lunch was served by the hostess. Entertained Fordwich Y.P.U. x The regular meeting of the Gorrie United Church Young People’s was held on Wednesday night, Feb. 28th, in the church basement with the Ford­ wich and Gorrie unions in attendance. Worship service was in charge of the Fordwich Young People, opened with quiet music. Jean Bryans ’ read the call to worship and "What a friend we have in Jesus”, was sung. Mrs. Davidson led in prayer. The . 23rd Psalm was then repeated by all and Mr. Gordon Hargrave gave a very in­ teresting talk based on the psalm 637. Hymn “The Lord’s my shepherd” was sung which closed the worship service. Games and contests were en­ joyed by all and lunch served. Mission Band Had Fine Meeting The Merry Workers’ Mission Band of the United Church met on Mon­ day afternoon with an attendace of twenty. iMac Hutchison presided over the meeting which opened with "Far Round the World.” The Mission Band purpose was repeater and was followed by, the worship service con­ ducted by Betty Harper, Mildred Far- rish, Billy Nay and Tom Newton. The members then participated'in a period of Bible study. During the - business period fees from new members were received making a total of 18 paid members. Twenty subscriptions to the “World Friends”, the Mission Band magazine, were completed. A reading on Temperance was given by Pauline Heinmiller. In the study period under the leadership of Mrs. E. Whitfield and Mis V. Lennox thq mission hos­ pitals in Central /India were discussed and the book “With Shera in India” was continued. At the close of the study period the members made pap­ er models of mission hospitals in In­ dia. The meeting closed with, the Friendship Circle. PRESENTATION The members of L.O.L. No. 575 presented Bro. Bomb. J. A. Neilson of the 100th Field Battery, C.A.S.F., with a Royal Arch ring arid Testament. The following address was read. Orange Hill, Ont. Bmbdr. J. A. Neilson, No. A3.L076, 100th Field .Battery, C.A.S.F., Listowel, Ont. Dear Brother Neilson: We, the officers and member of L. O. L. No. 575, Orange Hill, knowing that you are soon to leave and go forth aS a soldier of His Majesty the King. While fighting the battles of your King and Country may you also be able to fight the battle of life and be a true soldier of the King of Kings and a true defender of the faith, for which our land and nation are at war at the present time. While we regret very much your leaving us and know that we will miss you both lit the Lodge and Commun­ ity, we-al so have feelings of pride to have our Lodge represented in this great struggle by one who is able to do honour to the cause. While you are living in the midst of dangers and temptations remember that you have ottr prayers add best wishes and that God is able to take care of you. Please accept this ring and Testa­ ment as a token of our friendship and brotherhood. Remember What the BOOBO Sa- T ' ''<W Jb 'v-- The most thrilling story of the war was the rescue of more than 300" Bri­ tish prisoners from the Graf Spee’s prison ship Altmark.' Pursuing the "floating Blacks Hole” in to a ’Nor­ wegian fjord, .the destroyer Cossack forced her aground. British bluejack­ ets leaped aboard, routed the German crOw in a hand-to-hand fight, and freed the captives from the verminous hold in which .they had been confined emblems on the ring stand for and ‘ever take the word of God as your guide through life. Signed on behalf of the Officers and members of L.O.L. No. 575. Norman D. Harding, Rec.-Sec. Lloyd Jacques, W.M. ■ ■ . ■ . ■ ■ • WROXETER Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gould, also Miss - Jessie Pa-ulin, all of Toronto, were week-end guests of Mrs. George Paitlin. Mrs. J. J. Allen was in Toronto last week, a delegate to the Ontario Hor­ ticulture Society. The local hockey club held a suc­ cessful dance in the Town Hall Friday night, the Hill-Billies from Wingham supplying excellent music. Miss Beth McCracken, Morrisbank, who has spent the past two months with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Timm, re­ turned to her home on Friday. Mr. Cliff Denny, Toronto, was a week-end guest with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Denny. Miss Jeanette Adams, of Toronto, spent the week-end with friends in town. The many friends of Mrs. Jr Mun­ roe .regret to know she recently suf­ fered a Slight set-back, and hope she may soon be .restored to better health? Mr. Wm. Parks, of Toronto, spent the week-end in town. He was accom­ panied back to Toronto by Mrs. Parks who will spend a week with relatives and friends. Young People’s Union The citizenship group with Miss Velma Higgins as convener, were in charge of the young people’s meeting oti Monday evening last, The meeting opened with the singing of the'hymn "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind”. Elizabeth Grant lead in prayer, and the Scripture lesson taken from Luke 2: 1-9, was read by Velma Higgins. Thelma Denny favored with a piano solo. “I am thine, O Lord” was the second hymn chosen* Mt, Robertson was the guest speaker and based his address oh the 52nd verse of the 2nd chapter, Luke’s Gosepet The hymn “More love to Thee” and the Mizpah for months. LOWER is a British sail­ or wearing a German sailor’s hat, sou- venir of the engagement,, and sur­ rounded by rescued prisoners. Every­ one in Leith crowded the dockside, UPPER LEFT, when the destroyer Cossack steamed in with the richest prize of the war—more than 300 Bri­ tish seamen rescued from the Nazi prison ship Altmark. Wielding cut­ lasses, the weapons their forebearers benediction followed by prayer, by Rev. A. M"1 Grant closed the meeting. A period of games was enjoyed. Women’s Missionary Society The February meeting of the W. M. S. of United Church was held on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. B. Martin. Mrs. B. Cook took charge of the devotional period and following the call to worship, the hymn “O Spirit of the Living God” was sung. Mrs. H| Knight read the Scripture lesson taken from Acts 1: 1-15, Mrs. Cook giving the explana­ tion of the same. Mrs. Stokes led in prayer. "O Zion haste” was the sec­ ond hymn and Mrs. Cook conducted the allocation dedication service. Mrs. Lovell presented .in an interesting way a chapter of the study book on In­ dia’s “Rural Millions.” Mrs. Wearring then presided over the business period when plans were made for the Easter Thank-Offering meeting which will take place in the church school room at 8 p.m., March 14th when the guest speaker will be Mrs. Tavener, Blue­ vale: The closing hymn “Give peace, O God, give peace again” was follow­ ed with prayer for peace by Mrs. Mac- Naughton and the repeating of the Mizpah Benediction in unison. Women’s Institute The March meeting of the Women's Institute will be held on Thursday, Marcly 7th, 3 p.m., at the home of Mrs. J. Adams. Current Events will be ta­ ken by Mrs. J. J. Allen. Dr. Campbell will be guest speaker and his topic will be Health. The Roll Call—A Good Health Hint. Mrs. Kaine, of Gorrie, wilt give a demonstration on Bandag­ ing. Presentation! to MacDonald Family A very interesting and enjoyable ev­ ening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vern MacDonald on Friday qvening when friends and neighbors joined in a party at their home prior to their moving into the village, Dur­ ing the evening an address prepared by Dr. T. Bail in which the writer traced the history of the MacDonald family from its earliest settlers, was read by Mrs. Ewart McKercher, and handed down through the centuries, British ttars from the Cossack sub­ dued the Nazis on the Atlmark; some of them ran 10 miles before they stop­ ped. When the danger from German time bombs was over, rescuers and rescued sang "Tipperary.” Shown, UPPER RIGHT, is one of the wound­ ed prisoners being brought ashore at Leith. Mrs. MacDonald Sr., Mrs. Vern Mac­ Donald and family were presented by Paul Adams and Dave MacClennon on behalf of those present with a beautiful electric floor lamp and iron. Mr. Clifton MacDonald and Mr, W. Parks, of the R.C.A.F., were home on leave from Toronto and the former was presented with a wrist watch and the latter with a ring. Mrs. Vern MacDonald accepted in the absence of her husband who was unable to be present, a wrist watch. Mrs. Ewart McKercher read the address express­ ing the good wishes of the commun­ ity to the boys who have so nobly re­ sponded to their country’s call. Lunch was served and dancing enjoyed. Successful Auction Sale On Thursday the farm stock, imple­ ments, hay and grain, the properties of Mr. Vern MacDonald, were dispos­ ed of and good prices were realized. Mr. MacDonald has enlisted with the R.C.A.F. and at present is in training at Trenton. Mrs. MacDonald and .family will make their home in Wrox­ eter. Celebrates 91st Birthday Our most sincere good wishes and Birthday Greetings go to Mrs. Isabel­ la Fleming, of 33 Hampton Avenue, Toronto, who on Tuesday, March 5th celebrated her 91st birthday. Mrs. Fleming is well known here, having spent the summer season with her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Brown, for m’any years. Born in Scotland, Mrs. Fleming has lived most of her life in Toronto. She is the oldest living member of her church there. * Al­ though her eysight and hearing are failing, her mind is keen and she is very busy with knitting and other fan­ cy work, she also enjoys motoring And the radio. Each year many call to offer good wishes for her birthday and her many friends here join in wishing Mrs. Fleming many happy re­ turns of the day. Ladies’ Aid Meeting The February group meeting of the Ladies’ Aid in connection with Moles­ worth Presbyterian Church, was held at the home of Mrs. Arnold Brown, when the afternoon was spent quilt­ ing, During the afternoon Mrs. Jack Fraser read an address to Mrs. Mac­ Donald Sr. and Mrs. Vern MacDonald and Mrs. Ewart McKercher on behalf of the members presented the ladies with a beautiful quilt in rose pattern. Both ladies thanked their friends ’in a few well chosen words. Tea was served-and a social hour enjoyed. Both Mrs. MacDonald Sr. and Mrs. Vern MacDonald have been valued helpers in the group, and their leaving is re­ gretted by all. Mr. and Mrs. Frank 'Wright and son, from near Lakelet, called on Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wright last Satur­ day afternoon. Miss Kathleen Willits and Glenn Wylie, who are attending Wingham High School, spent the week-end at their respective homes. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Doubledee, of near Belmore, spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mres. Gordon Wray. Miss Myrtle Gathers, of Wingham, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cathers. Mrs. W. E. Weir spent a few days last week with her sister, Miss Ger,tie Bush' and her mother, Mrs. John Bush of Wroxeter. The latter is confined to her bed with heart trouble. Mr. Edwin Palmer spent one day last week with his mother, Mrs. Rich­ ard Palmer, of Wroxeter, who is con­ fined to her bed with a nervous break­ down. The Mission Circle met last Satur­ day at the home of Mrs. John Gowdy. Mr. D. L. Weir, deputy Reeve of Howick, attended a special meeting of the County Council in Goderich last week. Miss Evelyn Dane, of north of Gor­ rie, and her uncle, Mr. George Arm­ strong, from the West, who is visit­ ing friends around here, spent one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Weir. ANIMAL NUTRITION HELPED BY SCIENCE In the nutrition of domestic anim­ als, chemistry and physiology have made great advances, observed Dr. J. M. Swaine, Director, Science Service, Dominion Department of Agriculture, in a recent -address to the Royal Soc­ iety of Canada. With nutrition, as well as with disease, researches on animals and man are closely linked. The discovery of the special values in young forage is having a marked ef­ fect in live stock feeding. When pro­ perly prepared from young plants, hay contains minerals, proteins, and vita- mitts itt concentrated form. Cereal grass and legumes cut in the young and rapidly growing stage, properly dried and ensiled so as to preserve the carotene content, ate now used Extensively in live stock feeding. The poorer classes of the Finnish population receive a large part of their vitamin supply in the winter time from milk, of which they consume re­ latively large quantities, states a re­ cent report. The vitamin A content of the winter milk was found to be only about one-third as high as that of summer milk, when cows were fed in the ordinary way. Finnish bio­ chemists worked out the following procedure: Clover and lucerne, which could be frequently cropped, were cut in the green stage and' ensiled in a. special way so that the carotene con­ tent was largely retained, and when this ensilage was fed to cows it was- found that even in winter the vitamin A content of the milk was as high as in summer milk;- sufficient, that is to sa^, to provide the human requirement in quantities of milk-that could ordin­ arily be purchased and used. DIFFERENT TYPES CUTWORM PESTS Many peoplq think of cutworms as one particular species of insect. Actu­ ally .they are the caterpillar stages of a number of different species of moths which have more or less similar feed­ ing habits. Some species pass the win­ ter as nearly full grown caterpillars. These become active very early in the spring, feed for a short time and then change to the pupa state and later de­ velop as moths in the spring months. Others pass the winter as very small caterpillars, become active when seed­ ling plants are appearing above the ground in the spring, feed on such plants over a considerable period and cause severe losses before they reach their full growth. Still others hatch, from eggs in the spring and attack late seedling or transplanted plants. These features need to be kept in mind in connection with measures for the protection of plants from damage. Preventive measures intended for the protection of plants should be -begun early and be continued until the end. of June to ensure against losses. Spec­ ial cultural methods have been devised to combat certain species. As it is de­ sirable to obtain information at the earliest opportunity, preferably before planting, as to the best methods to use in the protection of plants, grow­ ers may write to the Division of En­ tomology, Science Service, Dominion Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, or to the Dominion Entomological Laboratory in the Province concern­ ed. MONUMENTS at first cost Having our factory equipped with the most modem machinery for the exe­ cution of high-class work, we ask you to see the largest display of monu­ ments of any retail factory in Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines. We import all our granites from the Old Country quarries direct, in the rough. You can save all local deal­ ers’, agents’ and middleman profits by seeing us. > E. J. Skelton & Son at West End Bridge—WALKERTON