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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-02-10, Page 5'Thursday, February 1.0; 1944, Save Money By 'Prepaying Town Of VVingham 1944 Taxes Taxpayers may make payments on account of 1944 taxes up to 90 per cent. of 1943 taxes., . Interest at the rate of rive per cent, per an- num will be allowed on such prepayments, Prepayments of taxes must be made at the Town Treasurer's Office, Town Hall. W. A. GALBRAITH, Treasurer, Town of Wingham. Opportunities 111111111/11111111100.111111111 Jump right out at you from the classified want ads in The have been looking for. Or some person may be wanting that arti- cle that you are storing in your attic for lack of room. Advance-Times. In them you may find listed the very thing you READ THEM REGULARLY The AdvanceolTimes Want Ads. Get Results0Give Them a Trial. ,:rrertwxyrea WINGI-TAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE • • al LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Alex Dark spent the week-end with her son Lloyd, in Stratford. Capt. W. L. Kress of London, was a week-end visitor at his home here. Pte. Ellen Bailey of Aurora, is spending a-furlough with her parents here, Capt. Muir of Ipperwash. was a week-end visitor with relatives in this community, Mr's. W. F. Burgman spent a week in Windsor visiting with her sister, Mrs, J'. C. Grant. AC2. H. R. 'Dawson of St, Thomas, was a week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs, W. B. McCool spent a few days in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Christie. Miss Jean Mitchell of Toronto, spent a few days at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mitchell. Pte. Allan Williams of Petawawa, was a visitor for a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Wil- liams. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Irving of High River, Alta., spent last week visiting their friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Kelly, John St. Miss Grace Hingston was in Toron- to over' the week-end visiting with friends, She attended the Maple Leaf- Detroit game Saturday evening. Miss Dorothy Elliott of Toronto, spent a few days at her borne on Al- fred Street, and attended the Elliott- DeLong wedding at Southampton. Mrs. Dorothy Kirbyson and daugh- ter Florence of Cadillac, Sask., are visiting with the former's mother, Mrs. James Adams, It is 27 years since she -went West and this is her first visit home. WEDDINGS Dix - Paisley On the fifth of February there was solemnized a quiet :but pretty wedding. at the Presbyterian manse, Wingham, when Rev. Kenneth MacLean united in marriage Elizabeth Paisley. the second youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Paisley of . Glenannan and William Gerald Dix of the R.C.N.V.R., of London, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dix of Fergus. The bride wore a floor-length gown of white triple sheer and three-quarter length veil and coronet of lily-of- the-valley and orange blossom and'car- ried a white bible with floor-length streamers tipped with heather. The bride was attended by Miss Margaret Stokes, of Glenannan who wore a floor- length gown "of orchid sheer and a corsage of pink roses, The groom was Attended by James Paisley, broth- er of the 'bride. • After the wedding a dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents, The bride's going away out- fit was brown with green accessories. The bride and grown. will reside for the present in London. Elliott . DeLong The home of Mr. and Mrs. Orin DeLong of Southampton, was the scene of a very pretty wedding at 2 O'clock, Thursday, February 3rd, when the Rev, C, H, Harris united in mar- riage their daughter, Weoottah, and Mr. Norman Elliott, son of Mr, and Mrs, Alex Elliott of Wingham. The bride was eharming in a dusky rose Silkjersey gown, torso style, with snatching hat and veil, Her flowers Were a shower bouquet of cream roses and bouvardia, /Miss Dorothy Da- tong, of London, was her sister's bridesmaid. Her dress was princess ,Etyle in a nioderit blue shade and her corsage was of spring flowers. and ' roses. Mr. Miller Davis of Wingham Wat bestinan, The wedding music was playa by Miss Edna Elliott, the groom's sister. FolloWing the ceremony a reception was held. The bride's mother receiv- ed in a black triple sheer frock. Her accessories were black and her corsage roses. The groom's mother wore a black brocaded ensemble. Her acces- sories were also of black and her , • corsage roses,. For travelling the bride donned a brown beaver coat, and matching hat. She wore beige pigskin gloves and carried a purse of similar material. Following a trip to Toronto and other points, the young couple will reside in Southampton. Guests were present from Toronto, West Lorne, London and Wingham, OBITUARY Mr. and Mrs. James A. Scott - The funeral Of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Scott of East Wawanosh, who died in the Wingham General Hospital within a few hours of each' other, was held from their late home, lot 38, concession 9, Monday afternoon, fol- lowed by burial in the -Brandon Ceme- tery. ,They had both been in failing health for( several years and had spent the last few weeks in the hospital. The service was conducted by Rev. Samuel Kerr of Brussels, pastor of Knox Presbyterian Chtlich, Belgrave, of which they were members. James Alexander Scott was a son of the late Robert Scott and Mary Ann Barbaree and was born on the 9th concession, near his late home: He was in his 74th year. , Mrs. Scott, who was in her 69th year was formerly Elizabeth Dalgarno, daughter of the late George Dalgarno and Grace Cameron of I3elgrave. They were married at Belgrave on March 7th, 1900, after which they took up residence bn the farm where they spent all of their married life. They are survived by two daughters, Grace, Mrs. Athol Bruce on the farm adjoin- ing the home, and Doris; Mrs. Arthur Scott, on the home kfarm, also 7 grand- children. Mr. Scott is also survived by two brothers, John and Walter, and two sisters, Elizabeth and Agnes who all reside on the homestead. Two broth- ers Allan .and Robert predeceased him. 'Mrs. Scott was• the last surviving member of a family of six. One broth- er and four sisters having predeceased her. During the early years of their mar- ried,life they were members of Calvin Presbyterian Church and later of Bel- grave. Mr. Scott being an elder for 80 years. , The pallbearers were William' Robinson; John E. McCallum, Albert Vincent, James Anderson, Adam Rob- ertson., John McGee, John F. McCal- lum, John McBurney, Edwin Walsh, Ross Anderson, James Gibbons, Alex. Matirney. Flower bearers included Kenneth Scott, Leslie Vincent, James iMeCal-,, lum, Edwin Mason, Clifford Logan, Kenneth Leitch, Walter H. Scott and Clark Johnston. Mrs. Arnot Sirri Word was received here on Satur- day that Mrs. Arnot Sirri, formerly Christena Inglis, daughter of. Mr. and Mrs, Thos, Inglis of W. Wawanosh, had passed away at her home in To- t onto after a long lingering illness, in her 33rd year. As a girl, she attend- ed S, S.• No, 14, W. Wawanosh and four years ago married her now bereft husband. Five brothers and two sis- ters inotirit her passing, iMackenzie of Kitchener; Fte, Alec, who was inValid- ed home from England last year and who is now at Kingston; Pte. Toni, stationed at camp at Yatitottvet, C. Jack of Sarnia;.Roddy at hottle; petty, Mrs,. Jock Flannigan, Reg. of Toronto, who has been with her sister during her long illness, and Miss Pauline •at home,. All are home for the funeral which was held on Wed- nesday from the home of her parents to Greenhill cemetery, with Rev, G. H, Ward of the Whitechurch United Church conducting the service at the house and grave. This community extends sympathy to the bereaved parents and husband and sisters and brothers. • T.P.PP.PPP•P•PPP, Mrs. 'Thomas O'IVIalley The death of Mary Ellis, beloved wife of Thomas, O'Malley, took place in Culross on Wednesday, February 2nd, in her 71st '.Year, following an ill- ness of about a year. She was married in Niagara Falls and has lived in Cul- ross since that time. Her husband is a life-Iong resident of. Culross. She was a member of the Sacred Heart' Church, Teeswater. Surviving besides her husband are two sons and a daugh- ter, Thomas, who also resides on the 2nd of Culross; Charles and Marg- aret at home. , The service was held in Sacred Heart Church, Teeswater, on Saturday morning where Requiem High Mass was sung by Rey. Father Hawkins. Burial took place in Teeswater R, C. Cemetery. ' Mrs. David Ramsay Following an illness of over fifteen years, Martha Caldwell, widow of the late David Ramsay of Morris, passed on Friday, February 4th, in Ontario Hospital, London, in her 65th year. A native of Tiverton she was married to her late husband, in 1900. Mr. Ramsay passed on five years ago and their only child Elva, died about 16 years ago. She is survived by a sister end a brother, Mrs. Wm. Woods and Andrew Caldwell, both of Tiverton. The funeral. was held from the Blue- vale Presbyterian Church of which she was a member, on Monday after- noon and the service' was conducted by Rev. F. (G. Fowler; the minister of the church. Mrs. F. 'G. Fowler and Mrs. Raymond Elliott sang "Beyond the Sunset." The 'pallbearers were, James Johnston, Charles South, Walter Smillie, Robert McLennan: Interment took place in Bluevale Cemetery. Mrs. William R. Burchill Funeral services for Mrs. William R. Burchill, the former Hanna May Walker, were held on Sunday after- noon in Wingham Baptist Church. The service was conducted 'by the pastor, Rev. John Lucas. Miss Tvlaj- orie Falconer of London sang one of Mrs. BuAhill's favourite hymns, "Mother's Bible." Burial took place in Wingham Cemetery. The pall- bearers were, John Falconer, Louis Hutton, Earl Dickson, Nelson Pickell, George Deyell, 'Walter Pocock, The flower bearers were, James Currie. Ken Currie, George Baird, Alex Baird, and her cousin, John Davidson,. and Herb. Ladlow of Preston. Mrs. Burchill's death was quite sud- den as she was ill only three clays. She was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, London, to undergo an operation but she pagsed on Thursday before the operation was performed. A native of Wingham she was in her 53rd year and she spent her entire life in this community. After her marriage in Noveniber 1914 she and her husband farmed in, Culross for 15 years but since that time they have conducted a farm in East Wawanosh, on the Whitechurch Road, on the border of town, She was a member of the Wo- men's Institute. Surviving, besides her husband, are three daughters and three sons, Mrs. J. A. (Mary) McGladrey of Guelph; Herbert W., serving with the forces overseas; Margaret E, of Guelph; Roy, Lois and Bobbie, all at home. Sur- viving also is a brother Thomas Walker of Turnberry and a sister, Mrs. Pearl Thompson of Wingham, and two grandchildren, Friends were present at the funeral from Guelph, Stratford, Mitchell, Dub- lin; Galt, Walton, Blyth and London. Miss Mary Helen Rutherford A life-long resident of this district, Mary Helen Rutherford, passed on Wednesday, February 2nd, at the home of her sister in Carrick. She had been an invalid for some years, and passed on .in her ,53rd year. She was born in Turnberry on the farm on which her brother now resides, lot 8, concession 12. •She is survived by a sister, Mrs. 'James S. (Agnes) Darling of Carrick, and a brother, Roy Ruther- ford of Turnberry. The funeral was held from the home of her brother in Turnberry, on Friday afternoon, The service was conducted by Rev. A. G. Hewitt of Delmore United Church, of Which she was a Member, The pall- bearers were, William Elliott, Roland 13allagh, 'Norman Xewans, Robert J'effray, Charles Aitken, James Dick- sat. Burial took place in Wingham Cemetery, Robert Colvin A resident of Culross for eighty Years, Robert CONK.passed on en Saturday, February ttli, hi his 83rd year. He had not enjoyed good health for over five years: He'wgs born at Stratford but carne to this district 80 years ago, He was married in ross in March 1894 to Christina Me- Kenzie and she predeceased him in September 1940, He was a Presbyter- ian in religion and was .active in the affairs of the municipality serving for 12 years as a member of the council. He :is survived by three daughters and. one son, Elcla and John at home; Mrs. Kathleen, ,McGlynn, Detroit; Mrs. Ethel Hendry, Liman,. 'The funeral was held from his late residence, concession 2, Culross, on Tuesday afternoon, Rev, Mr. Cram Conducted the service and burial took place in Teeswater Cemetery. The Pallbearers were Joseph McGinnis, David McDonald, Robt. Ireland, Jack Ireland, James ,McGlynn, Roy Colvin, Daniel Showers A former resident of Wingham, Daniel Showers, of London, passed on in Masonville Hospital, London, on Wednesday, January 26th, in his 89th year. He was born in Kincardine Township but for a number of years was a pump,maker here. For the past forty years he has lived in London. He was the last survivor of a family of ten. His wife was the former Ellen Sheridan who predeceased him. Sur- viving is one daughter, Mrs, Wm. Sutherland, Los Angles, California. One son and one daughter predeceased him. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, London, DIED — In Bluevale, on Tuesday, February 8th, William McMichael, in his 84th year. The funeral service wilt be held at his late residence, Bluevale at 2 p.m,, on Thursday, February 10th. Inter- ment in Bluevale Cemetery. (Fun- eral Private). COPELAND — In. Woodstock, on Monday, February 7th, Arabella Cecelia Kirk, widow of the late John Copeland, in her 87th year. The remains are resting at Fryfogle's Funeral Parlours, Wingham. where service will be held, at 2.30 p.m., on Thursday, February 10th. Interment in Wingham Cemetery. EADIES CHURCH HELD ANNUAL MEETING Eadies Presbyterian Church held their annual meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gilmour on Mon- day afternoOn last week, with a fair attendance. Rev. F. G. Fowler open- ed the meeting with Psalm, 122 and prayer followed by a hymn, after which Mr. Leslie Fortune was voted to the chair for the meeting. • The financial report was very en- couraging, having a balance on hand at end of year:" The Missions were over-subscribed also. The W. M. Society had a very pros- perous year, having raised their 'allo- cation and a balance on hand, as well as presenting Miss Agnes Fortune with a life membership certificate. The Sunday School was held from April to November with a goodly number present each Sunday. Mr. D. Fortune, superintendent; Mrs. Leslie Fortune, assistant. The meeting closed with prayer and the national anthem, after which the ladies served a delightful lunch and a social half hour was spent over the teacups. COUNCIL HAD VERY HECTIC SESSION (Continued from page one)' law be especially enforced on Sun- days; 5th: that council consider the hiring a man as instructor for boys and a lady instructor to act in a sim- ilar capacit' for girls. Others who addressed council re- garding these matters were, Rev. E. 0, Gallagher, Mr. C. A. Roberts, W. S. Hall, W. S. Beattie, John. Falconer, Rev. K. MacLean. The By-law regarding pin hall games was read and which showed penalties for infractions and that youths of under 18 were not allowed by By-law to use these machines. Mr. Howson asked that th e laws on books be enforced and requested that council ask the co-operation of those who have pin ball machines not to allow the youths to use them, If, those with machines do. not do this or fail to carry out the terms of the By-law then lie was sure members of the deputation would help to clean up the matter. Councillor Spry was of the opinion that there should be some counter irritent. That there should be pro- per facilitieS for keeping our youth occupied. Reeve Evans asked the CO-operation of the ratepayers and he was sure council would Co-operate with them. Councillor Lloyd expressed his Opin- ion as against the garnet and said tax should be so high that they would not he kept in town. Re said this method Was effeetiVe against the slot machines. Mayor Davidson said the :hatter Would be considered by the council and they would do all they con in the interests of the town. He said that Owen Sound and Collingwoed had tried to get rid of the pin ball games without success, Council had a very frank discussion regarding these resolutions as present- ed and the result was a motion by Councillor Spry and Johnson which carried as follows; That all licensees be notified that the By-laws will be strictly enforced and the police force be instructed that the 13y-laws must be enforced. To Institute Garbage Collection Council had considerable discussion regarding the collection of garbage from every home in town. The cost of same to be levied in the general tax rate. All appeared to favour such a move. Finally it moved and carried that garbage collection be started as soon as possible and the street com- mittee be empowered to put it into effect as soon as possible. The la. • motion was by" Councillors Lloyd and Wilkinson. No Change In Dog By-Law The notice of motion made at the last meeting of the council which was to raise the dog tax was dropped. Councillor Johnson moved another motion that the dogs of town be tied up during July and August, As there was no seconder the matter was drop- ped. e' In order that the public may become familiar with the present dog By-law, it was moved by Councillor Spry and Reeve Evans, and concurred in by council that the clerk be instructed to publish the dog By-law three times monthly for three months beginning with the month of May. New Pig By-Law The first reading of a By-law to prohibit the keeping of swine within the town limits was passed on motion. of Reeve Evans and Councillor Wilk- inson. Coupled with this motion was notice that the second and third read- ing of the By-law would be made at the next regular meeting Of the coun- cil an \d that the By-law be published so that interested parties would be familiar with council's action and make representations if they desire. The Mayor brought up the matter of some hydrants requiring replace- ment. There are 54 hydrants in town, he said, and about thirty needed re- pair or were of an old style. At pres- ent rental is $22 a year but the Com- mission to replace some each year would require a rental of $30 per hydrant. Following discussion it was carried on motion of Councillor Lloyd and Reeve Evans that the offer of the Commission for a $30 rental per hy- drant be accepted. The council were requested by the Western Motorways Limited, to con- cur in their receiving the franehiSe to operate buses from Wingharn to Lis- towel. It Was, „agreed that this be done on motion of Couneillors Lloydond Kennedy and the clerk instructed to write the necessary letter, Delegates Appointed A. letter was read from the Good Roads Association stating that the annual .convention would be held on February 28 .and 24, and that the fee was $10.00, 'On motion of councillors Spry and Kennedy a membership was taken and the Mayor:" Reeve and chairman of the streets committee were appointed as delegates, A report from the Department of Health showed the water as of January 12, as grade A, A letter of appreciation was read from Mrs. A, M. Peebles of the Blood Clinic group, thanking council for cutting a window from the town hall kitchen to the council chambers, An appeal from the Salvation Army for a donation, was left over to the meeting when grants would be con- sidered. A' letter from the Ontario Associ- ation of Rural Municipalities, request- ing that town take out membership was filed, on motion of Councillors Johnston and Spry. On motion of Councillors Spry and Johnson a membership was taken in the Ontario Municipal Association at a cost of $15.00, A letter was read from the Huron County War Finance Committee sug- gesting that council invest in the Sixth Victory Loan as a reserve for use in the post-war period. A letter was received from the Bank of Commerce notifying the council that the interest rate for the town loans had been cut from 5% to 4V2%. The Finance Committee presented a number of accounts which were order- ed paid on motion of Councillor Lloyd and Reeve Evans. Councillor Johnson for the Street Committee said that he had 'been ap- proached regarding teamsters license. 'This used to be $10.00 he said, Noth- ing was done in regard to this matter. He also brought up the matter of a tree near Mr. Bok's property which he would like to remove, It was decided on motion of Reeve Evans and Councillor Wilkinson, that matters pertaining to trees be left with the Streets Committee. Councillor Wilkinson reporting for the Property Committee said the window had been cut from the kitchen to the council chambers. He also re- ported that one tender had been re- ceived for the Stewart Glove Works property. It was from Joe Clark and was $500 cash. 'It was said that a tannery firm were also interested in this building and on motion of Councillors Spry and Kennedy the matter was left over until the rte meeting Of the council, : Councillor Kennedy reported that the new fire siren may be delivered sooner 'than expected. He said slat pair of gloves had been purchased and placed on the fire truck. Three names for membership in the fire brigade Were submitted, 5, Baker, Ross Qrvis, Frank Caskinette and* these were ap- proved on motion of Councillors Ken- nedy and Reavie, The • Natter of rental fees for the arena was brought np Councillor Spry and he moved and Councillor Johnson, seconded that the Property Committee be requested to submit a scale of fees for rental at the arena, Mayor Davidson said he had attend- ed a meeting of the Horse Show Com- mittee and that they were planning a bigger and better show for this fall. He said this organization would the willing to pay somethings toward bet- ter seating accommodation at the arena, He suggested that the prop- erty committee get estimates for this work, He also said that the east side of the arena was very wet and spongy and something should be done about it. These matters were left to the Property Committee to bring in a re- port on motion of Councillors Spry and Lloyd, Reeve Gave Report A very comprehensive report of the affairs of the 'County Council was giv- en by Reeve Evans. Reeve Watson was named warden and I/2 mill ($27,- 500) Was set aside for Patriotic purp- oses. The county would also purchase $25,000 in War Bonds. The rate will be the same as last year, 4 mills plus the schobl tax. Mr. Harry Gibson had been appointed to .the Wingham High School Board for a three-year term, and Mayor Fred Davidson to the Wingham Hospital Board. He said there are 93 at present in the County Home, No action was taken at the January meeting regarding the ap- pointment of four school nurses for the county. He said Sgt. Major Geo. MeNall, former Reeve of Blyth, who had just returned from overseas re- ceived a rousing reception. Wingham Horse Show was given a grant of $100. The Ethel Bridge would be built this year' and the road to an air port hard surfaced. A rehabilitation committee has been set up under,Zone Commander Norman Miller of the Legion. He and the Mayor were members of this committee. $10,000 in War Bonds will be purchased and held for Huron College building fund, A $200 scholarship has been set up for students from Huron attending West- ern University. Wingham had no indigent patients last year, he said. Indigentslast haydeacrost the county about $15,000 MEW MEOMERNESSEMINI N N U n n • • • n U n N sill n N n n U U I N N N N N N U N N wag m mmm mu mmomi mom • 111 mmummiummummummummommuu 4111111111mi