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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-12-29, Page 117 Single Copies -- Five Cents BUS OVERTURNS NEAR WHITECHURC11 Several Admitted To Hospital, But No One Seriously Injured The Tuesday morning Western On- tario Motorways bus from Kincardine, bound for Toronto, overturned and after travelling about twice the length if itself struck a hydro pole and right- ed itself coming to rest in the ditch, The accident occurred about 7.30 when the bils, driven by Harold Ar- rand, turned out to pass a carr, and 4 -is reported that the wheels caught in loose gravel graded upon the side of the road, pulling the us into the Of the twelve passengers no one was -reported seriously injured although -three are patients in Wingham Gener- al Hospital. They are Mrs. Bell, Kin- -cardiac, suffering a fractured left arm, David McLeod, Kincardine, possible fractured ribs and chest injuries, Leonard McCarthy, Sarnia, was ad- mitted suffering a slight concussion ssio and lacerations, two others, Mrs. Per- cy Hyde, Kincardine and R. I. Brown, R. R. 2;.• Kincardine, were released after observation. The remainder were also taken to the hospital by farmers of the vicinity, but were found to be suffering only minor shock. The accident happened about two miles west 4 of Whitechurch, directly in front of George Kennedy's, farm. The glass in the left side of the bus was practically all broken, but besides this and many dents' in the side and top, the bus was not seriously damag- ed. LOCAL AND PERSONAL LLOYD'S FACTORY CHRISTMAS PARTY The Recreation and Welfare Club of C. Lloyd & Son Ltd,, held 'their annual Christmas Party in the Town Hall, on Thursday, 23rd. of December. , G. Buchanan ably directed the pro- gramme which included the singing of Christmas carols led by F. Collar; a delightful solo by B. Rutledge; and the showing of several coloured films. Mr. R. H. Lloyd, in his remarks, reported upon the progress of the Profit-Sharing and Retirement Fund and he also thanked the employees for their co-operation and support during the past year. Santa Claus made his once-yearly appearance to distribute candy among the children and to present Christmas bonuses to the employees. A delicious lunch climaxed a very enjoyable evening. Euchre & Dance at Belgrave New Year's Eve in the Forrester's Hall, Music by Jackson's Orchestra. Novelties. Cards at 8.30. Proceeds for Building Fund. Admission 50c. Christmas Brought Zero Weather For the first time this winter, the temperature dropped to sub-zero wea- ther; on Christmas eve thermometers registered eight below, remaining cold Christmas Day and then dropped to 15 below at night. Since then the wea- ther gradually moderated and by Tuesday it was above freezing, OBITUARY David H. Finley David H. Finley passed on in the Wingham General Hospital on Wed- nesday, Dec. 22nd, after a long ill-ness. He was in his 65th year. Born in Wroxeter, he moved with his par. ents to Wingham, where he received his education. He was an employee of the Western Foundry ,and a mould- er for 32 'years, In 1913 he was married to Mary Ethel Ford of Ridgetown, who sur- vives. He was a faithful member of the United Church and also a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters and Moulders' Union, , Surviving besides his wife, are two sons and seven daughters, Harold of Seaforth, Bob' at home, Mrs. L. A, (Edith) Wardlaw Guelph; Mrs. (Ger- trude) Dennis, Wingham; Mrs, L. R. (Nora) Schroeter, Calgary; Mrs, J. R. (Margaret) ?arrow, Brussels; Doris, Toronto; Betty, London; and Mary at home; also two brothers, Robert Fin. ley, Toronto; Howard of London, and three sisters, Mrs. James Robertson, Wingham; Mrs. Richard Tennant, of Hepworth, and. Mrs. James Holloway of Long Island, N.Y. There are five grandchildren. 'Funeral services were held on Fri- day, December 24th, at 2 p.m. from Curries Funeral Home with Rev. W. A, Beecroft officiating, Interment hi Wingham Cemetery. The pallbearers were A. Reid, C. Phippen, A. R. Du- Val, T. A. Currie, S. Baker mid S. Hollawa, •••••imum•••••• County Total $ 4403.00 A further report will be given next week. It is hoped to realize another $2,000.00, so if you haven't contribut- ed yet , do so now. Teensters' Dance All Teensters are invited to the New Year's Eve Dance to be held in the Council Chamber on Friday, Dec. 31st., at 9 p.m. Entertain Patients Wingham Choral Society, directed by W. G. Burton, visited the Wingham General Hospital, Christmas Eve and entertained patients by singing a num- ber of carols. Violin selections by Sam Burton were much enjoyed. Buried at Belgrave Funeral services were held Thurs- day afternoon for Robert Miller Van- Norman, who died at Kincardine on Tuesday, Dec. 21st, in his 87th year. Interment was made in the Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave. Ontario House Opens Feb. 10th, The 23rd. Ontario Legislature will open February 10, Premier Kennedy announced. Mr. Kennedy said there would not be a heavy program of legislation and the House would likely prorogue "some time in March." Bereft Of Infant Son The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Jeffray, of Stratford arid for- merly of Wingham, died Christmas morning, about fourteen hours after birth, There is another child in the family, 22-months old Paul. The fuh- eral service was held from the Hein- beck Funeral home, 165 Albert St. Rev. A, G. Donald officiated. Burial was in Avondale cemetery. Mr. John Knox of Wingham, is the father of Mrs. Jeffray. Celebrate Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Abram Procter of ita"thirci con. of Morris township, celebrated their 55th wedding Anni- versary on Monday, December 27th, Both Mr, and Mrs. Procter are enjoy- ing fairly good health and a most en- joyable time was spent, when a turkey dinner was served, at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and ,Mrs. Bert Armstrong of Wing- liant.'".;,fihose attending were their two sonS;iStewart and Harold, their wiv- es and seven grandchildren, also Dr. and Mrs. R, L. Stewart, brother and sister-in-law of Mrs. Procter. NOTICE With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGHAIVI, ONTARIO, VEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1948 Subscription, $2,00 a Year in Advance %TRU. HOCKEY GROUPS AIMED 5,4-e4e7 1,04VageMAglajf ' ;'rv :u;4011040,--%400-014 S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY ENJOYED C. It UMW hOINli TO hORR1E By Western Foundry "Family' geth *aro Ali.111•00.•••••••••• All Grok3 Winners Must Be Declared By February 20th Sportsmen from all parts of West- ern Ontario gathered in the Wingham Armouries last week to participate in thety.O.A, hockey groupings. Rep- resentatives were present from Dub- lin, Thedford, Parkhill, Allenford, Cliesley, Paisley, Kincardine,,, Goder- ich, Lucknow, Brussels, Wingharn, Drayton,Trowbridge, Linwood, Mild-, may, Clifford, Molke, Teeswater, Gor- rie, Fordwich, Londesboro, Belgrave, Listowel, Harriston, Clinton, Walker- ton, Howick Lions. • Following were the groupings ar- ranged for the 1949 hockey season with their individual conveners; Intermediate Series Group 1-Exeter 'A', Lucan and Hensall 'B', Zurich, Crediton, Dash- wood, Dublin 'C'. Convener, Donald Hughes, Minted-1 Group 2-Point Edward, Parkhill, Forest 'A', Ailsa Craig, Thedford, Grand Bend Blackwell, Ilderton IC', Strathroy Juniors. Convener, H. Brown, Thedford, Group 3-Southampton, Port Elgin, Wiarton, Chesley 'A', Paisley 'B', Al- lenford 'C', George Grant, Paisley, convener, Group 4-Goderich, Wingham, Kin- cardine 'A', Lucknow, Brussels 93', 7":- 7'0 Ripley 'C'. Pelt McCoy, Lucknow, convener. rettingo to Mt Named Manager of New Dominion Bank Branch There Clifford D, Walmsley, 32 Regent Street, a member of the staff of The Dominion Bank here since 1936, has been appointed ;Manager of the bank at Gorrie, Ont., near' Wingham, He will commence his new duties on Jan- uary 3rd, He As being succeeded at rthe local bank by Charles L. Fog, who comes from Guelph. Mn, Walmsley came to the St. Thomas branch 12 years ago front Oril/ia. At first he was teller, but latterly has served as accountant. He started working for the bank in his home town of Huntsville in 1926. Since coming to St. Thomas Mr. Walmsley has taken an active part in the work of the community, He is a member of Knox Presbyterian Church and at present serves on its Board of Managers and is also the leader of the Clansmen Class of boys and young men. He has been active in the work of the Boys' Work Board, holding offices both locally and with the On- tario Board. At present he is Vice- Chairman of the Ontario Boys' Board, and is an official of the St. Thomas Religious Education Council. At one time he was president of the Apex Club at the Y.M.C,A. before it dis. banded in the war, Mr. Walmsley told The Times- Journal that both he and his wife would leave St. Thomas with mixed feelings, for they have both enjoyed their stay here. Two children, Ronald, aged five, and Barbara, aged eight, are pu- pils at Elmdale School. Although Mr. Walmsley expects to leave for his new work between Christmas and New Year's Day, his family will remain in St. Thomas until suitable housing ac- cornmodation can be procured in Gor- rie. The bank at Gorrie has only re. cently been established, and since its beginning has been a sub branch to the one in Wingham, operating only part time. As Mr. Walmsley takes over, it will become a fulltime branch, independent of any other.-St. Thomas Times-Journal. Now that Old Man 1948 is leaving us and New Year is reigning-in for his 12-month visit . . . . we think it's about time we told you,how much we've enjoyed your patronage during the past year . . . and how we hope- our friendship will continue just as pleasantly during 1949. Time, too, for us 'to wish you and yours . . . . the Happiest, Healthiest, most prosperous New Year, ever! The Staff and Management of The Western Foundry Co. Ltd., with their families were present in Lull force to enjoy the annual Christmas geSstos gether on Wednesday evening, Dec- ember 22nd. Mr. C. A. Roberts welcomed every- body and presided as Chairman, Under his leadership songs and carol sing-ing with Mr, H. V. Pymn at the piano was joined in heartily, and the CKNX Barn Dance Gang provided several sessions of music and merriment. Mr. F. W. Spry, President of the firm expressed appreciation to the employees for their gdod work of the past year which has been a record year in the Company's history. When Santa Claus came nobody was missed. There were bags of candy and small gifts for the children and the ladies, with bonus cheques and gift packages of tinned goods for the men, ,Mr. Herb Fuller spoke for the em- ployees expressing gratitude to the management for doing a good job. En- graved silver trays were presented from the employees to Mr. Spry and Ito Mr. Roberts by Mr. Fred Fuller and Mr. Bert Mitchell. The growth of the Foundry Family was evidenced by the fact that this Christmas party almost completely filled the Town Hall auditorium, tall zr be Rbbance= Tinio anb 401§1-20-246V-IMMOP-MVA Group 5-Drayton 'B', Poole, Trow- bridge, Linwood, Atwood 'C'. Con- vener, Bert Andrews, Drayton. ' Group 6-Teeswater 'B', Fordwich, Gorrie, Londesboro, Be/grave 'C'. Convener, Glenn Johnson, Fordwich. Group 7-Mount Forest, Arthur 'A', Mildmay '13', Clifford, Ayton, Molke 'C'. .Convener, Wesley Johnson, Mild may. Junior Series TtJRNBERRY COUNCIL CHRISTMAS SEAL FUNII RETURNS Held Successful Dance The Belgrave Athletic Ass'n, held their holiday dance at the Royal T. on Monday night. Don Robertson and the Ranch Boys played for dancing with Mr. Jordan as floor manager. A draw for two turkeys and two geese took place with the winners, Norman Coul- ter and Norman Jamieson., the turkeys; and Keith Johnston and John Gear, winning the geest. The next dance will be on New Year's Eve in the Forres- ter's Hall and euchre will be played. The following are the returns of money 'received from Christmas Seals for the different districts of the Coun- ty up to last week: Blyth s Howick Seaforth Zurich Clinton Exeter Goderich Wingham 239.00 329.00 845.00 363.00 494.00 780.00 875.00 978.00 Group 1-Milverton, Listowel, Har- riston, Winghan-CWalkerton '0'. Pat Patterson, Harriston, convener. Group 2-Strathroy '0' playing in Group 2 of the Intermediate series. Juvenile Series Group 1Goderich 'A', Wingham, Clinton,incardine 'B'. Vic Lough- lean, ingham, convener. Group 2-Walkerton, Hanover 'A', Southampton, Mildmay, Mount Forest 'B'. Reginald Armstrong, Mildmay, convener. Midget..Series.. Group 1-Southampton, Port Elgin, Paisley, Chesley, Kincardine 'B'. Nor- man Locking, Port Elgin, convener. Group 2-Listowel, Goderich 'A', Wingham, Clinton, Palmerston 'B'. Glenn Johnson, Fordwich, convener, Group 3 - Londesboro, Howick Lions, Brussels, Lucknow 'B' Wil- fred Willis, Brussels, convener. Bantam Series Group 1-Walkerton 'A', Mildmay, Teeswater, Kincardine, Pat Elvin 'B'. Donald Cameron, Walkerton, conven- er. Group 2 - Goderich 'A' Clinton, Wingham Lucknow 'B': "Nip" Whet- stone, Goderich, convener, Pee Wee entries were received from Wingham, Goderich, Clinton and Pais- ley, All teams will in their own town or village until Feb. 15, when they will be grouped and a play-off inaug- urated, Qualifications Explained Severe/ items of importance were discussed and passed relative to the hockey rules. Playing certificates and birth certificates from the registrar in Toronto must accompany the junior qualifications; certificates only in the case of the intermediate players. The deadline was set for Jan. 15, with- group winners in all series to be de- dared by Feb. 20. All intermediate and junior teams will be allowed to sign 25 players, with 15 designated for the minor series. A new rule will be in force in the W.O.A.A. this season, whereby a min- or player, providing he signs a minor certificate, may go tip and down as much as he likes with an intermediate or junior team Until the regular play- ing schedtile is completed. At that time all teams must forward aslist of the players they intend to use in ,the playd,owns and these will be the only players allowed to compete. Conven- ers will be in charge of the referees in their respective groups until a group winner is deelared. Mrs. E. A. Vanstone is spending The holiday season in Torontd. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Morgan spent the week-end holiday. in Toronto. Mrs. C. Whitfield spent Christmas week-end with • Harriston friends. Mr. James Sims of Sudbury spent. the Christmas holidays with friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Hopper, Joan and Patricia, Exeter, spent a few days with relatives in town. Mr. Robert Burchill had the mis- fortune to break his right leg in an accident on 'Monday. Dr. and Mrs. Ross Howson and daughter of London, spent Christmas with Mrs. M. Habkirk. Mrs. W. J. Greer and Mrs. C. Hinde are spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. S Smith, 'Guelph. sMr. and Mrs. 'Geo. Williams and Allan, spent the Christmas holiday with friends in Kincardine. Mr. Craig Armstrong, New York, spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. McGibbon of Kitchen- er, are Christmas 'guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Browne. tMr. Clayton Procter of Fort Fran- ces, visited friends and relatives in and around Wingham this past week. and Mrs. V. Wilson, Toronto, visited at the hdme of the lades faths er, Mr. Geo. T. Robertson for Christ- was. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rae and son, of London, spent Christmas with .Mr. and Mrs. 11. V. Pym and Mrs. D. Rae. Mr. and Mrs. Will Harris of Sarnia, visited with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. -W. H. Rintoul over the hol- iday. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. H. Kerr, Toron- to, spent the Christmas week-end with the latter's mother, Mrs. J. W. Mc- Kibbon. Misses Margaret, Jean and Ruth Mitchell, Toronto, are holidaying with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Jas. H. Mitchell. Mr, and Mts. M. H. VauWyck of Montreal are spending the New Year's holiday with Mr. and- Mrs. Walter VanWyck. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sims and son, of Tobermory, visited over the holi- days with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. 'W. M. Swanson. Miss Lois Burchill returned to the home of her sister, after being a pat. ient in: Wingham General Hospital, where She had her appendix removed. Mrs. Ernie Mitchell, 1Goderich, and her daughter, Miss Margaret Mitchell, R.N., Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Gibson „Rintoul and family. Mr, and Mrs. 0. McConkey. of Guelph, and Peter Fisher Jr., of Tor- onto, were Christmas guests of Mts. C. Hanna and Miss M, E. Fisher an Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fisher, . Mr, and Mrs. Jack Gorbutt Sr., f Wingham,. also Mis and Mrs, A, Gor- butt of Syracuse, N.Y., spent the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Russel Sebring of Herkimer, N.Y. The minutes of Turnberry Council meeting held in Bluevale, Dec. 15th, 1948. Members all present. The following letters were received and read: Compensation Board, Tor- onto; W. V. Roy, Londesboro; N. W. Miller, Goderich. Moved by Underwood and Fralick that the minutes of last meeting be adopted as read. Carried. Moved by Fralick and Biggs that we provisionally adopt the report of Engineer F. A. Edgar on the Bolt Drain and the clerk have by-laws prin- ted and served. Carried. Moved by Biggs and King that we give a grant of $200.00 to Federation of Agriculture. Carried. The following accounts were paid: Dog Tax Refunds:r A. McCrackin 2.00 H, Grant, 2.00; Cathers 2.00; W. A. Cathers 2,00; G'-ed. Lane 4.00; Sam Marshall 400; John Nicholson 6.00; Geo, Finley 2.00; W. Welsh 2.00; 0. Welsh 2.00; E. Errington 2.00; Sheep killed by dogs: A. Mitchell 25.00 R. Johnston 25.00, Jas, Fallis 25.00, John Wright 60.00, H. Timm 50.00, M, Sariburn; Wingham High School Dis., rate 3369.78; Twp, School Area, rate 9045.94; Culross School Area, rate, 496.65; West Howick School Area, rate 943.52; County of Huron, rate 11942.50; Jos. Greenway, repair Elliott Underwood drain 5.00; 'Municipal World, acct. 10.08; Wingham Advan- ce-Times, acct. 163.52; R, J. Lovell & Co., acct, 30.78; Fox Bounty: H. Den- nis 3.00, A. Rintoul 3.00, J. Brecken- ridge 3.00, W. A, Hogg 3,00, j. Met- calf 3,00, J., A. Reid 3.00, N. Reid 3.00 L. W. Lincoln 15.00; J. T. Wylie, sheep killed by dogs 60.00; Geo. Dar- ling, sheep killed by dogs 40.00; E, E, Walker, assessor 46.28, valuator 6,65, juror 3.00, D.R.O. 5.00; W. V. Roy, Federation Agr., 200,00; A. H. Er- skine, fees on taxes 12,00; R. E. Wil- letts, compensatiOn 90.00; Prov, Treas insulin 2.35; Brussels Telephone Co., phones 1948, 191.24; Frank Green, er.. ror in taxes 1948 19.80; G. L. Day, collector 160.00, postage 2.50, fees ar- rears taxes '7.50; Dr. W. A. McKilibon M.0.14, 100,00; A. D. Smith, grant 60.00; Jack Willetts, grant 50.00; Herb Foxton, grant 50.00; E. Kirton, grant 50.00; J. MacTavish, dog tax refund 2.00; W. H. Woods, sal. 135.00, B. of H. 5.00, jurors 3,00, postage 3.00; 13, J. King, salary 100.00; G, N. Under- wood, salary 100.00, phones 1.00; W A. Fralick, salary 100,00 P. R. Biggs, salary 100.00; W. A, nogg, B. of H, 5.00, clerk 3,50,.. H. Mundell, DRO 5.00; W. Robertson, clerk 3.50; Gor- don Wray, DRO 5.00; Chester Hig- gins, clerk 3,50; Arthur Bryce, DRO 5.00; Sam Marshall, clerk 3:50; Alex. Corrigan, secy, 3 schools election 12.00 Grant Wilton, clog tax refund 2,00; Win. B. Cruikshank, bal sal., 150.00, postage 2.00, stat. .75; W. R, Cruila shank, bal. sal 140.00, Election 10.00, 13. of I-I. 10.00; jurors 7.00, 0.A.P., 52.70, Exp, 1.40, phones 4.60, part 5, Voters' Lists, 119,00, telegram 31c; John Moir, fox bounty 3,00; F. A. Edgar, fees Bennett drain, $100.00; W. R, Cruildhank, by-law Bennett drain, $50,00; Jack Willitts, error in school tax, 19,76; Wingham Horse Show, grant $155.00; Jas. S. McBur- ney, error in assessment tax, 8.80; County of Huron, Hospitalization, 135; Miss A, Duff, dog tax refund 1.; Wroxeter Telephone long distance phones 5,00; Jas„ Hardie grant 501 Roads, 1846.94, LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Anne Geddes spent the holi- day week-end in Toronto. Miss Florence L. Barber of Tor-onto, is visiting at her home in town. Mr .and Mrs. W. 13. Conron and daughter, spent the week-end in, Tor-onto. -- Mrs. Mary LOrd of Torahs°, spent Christmas with her mother, Mrs. A. Cosens. Miss J. Weir spent the holiday week-end with her sister, Mrs. J. Hueston, Gorrie. Mrs..C. J. Taylor of The Queen's, is spending the holiday season in Tor- onto with friends. George R. Allen •of Chicago, is. spending the holidays with his father, Mr. Robert Allen. Miss Doris Fells of Toronto, was a . Christmas guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Fells. Mrs. H. Buchanan is spending the:- Christmas holidays in Guelph withe Mr. and Mrs. J. McLeod. Miss Beverley Gorbutt spent the' Xmas vacation with her aunt, Mrs. Harper Robertson St Thomas. Miss Minnie Barber spent the holi- day week-end with her sister, Miss Florence L. Barber in Toronto. Mrs. Hannah Forgie and Fraser, spent Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Foster, Elmira, Ont. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brooks of Toronto spent the Christmas week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Win. McKenzie. Misses Laura and Mabel Campbell of Toronto, spent the Xmas holiday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Clark, Miss Hannah Wilson of Bay City, Mich., spent Christmas with her sis- ters, Mrs. J. C. Scott and Miss Fran- ces Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Robertson and son, Billie of Toronto, spent Christmas with Mr. and grs. Alex Robertson, Patrick St. Miss Esme Tucker is a patient in Wingham General Hospital, where she underwent an operation for the re- moval of her appendix. Mrs. R. E. Armitage and Mrs. M. Swanson attended the trousseau recep- tion in Port Stanley of their niece, Miss Joyce Corinne Ney. Miss Helen Sturdy, nurse-in-train- ing, at Stratford General Hospital, was a Christmas visitor with her mother, Mrs. Frank Sturdy. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burgess and son, Walter, spent Christmas with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey. Burgess, Toronto. Mrs. A. H. Simpson and daughter, Miss Marion, spent the Christmas holiday with Mr. and Mrs, Edward Manners and family of Owen Sound. Christmas gttestS of Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Fox were: Mr. and Mrs. W. Brawley and daughter, Toronto, and Dr. and Mts. Bruce Fox and Judy of Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Gammage. of Chatham spent Christmas with their son, Mr. G. C. Gammage and Mrs. Gartnage. Mr. And Mrs, Ross Gatri- mage and Susan of Midland, were also guests at the tattle home. BRINE CLUB Christmas preparations being a pow- erful counter-attraction lasts Thursday, the play at Bridge Club consisted of just 54 tables. The winners were: North' and South-Mrs. P. Dyble and R. S. Hetherington; Mrs, G, Cameron and J. H. Crawford; Mrs. F. Pailiker and G. Williams. East and West- Miss Y. McPherson and 0. Hasel- grove; Mrs. J. A. Wilson and Capt. Goodine; Mrs. H. C. MacLean and Miss M. McCallum. Utilities Office Closed The office of the Utilities Com- mission will be closed from December 25th; 1948 to January 3rd., 1949, for the purpose of taking inventory. Wingham Utilities Commission. OBITUARY Robert John McCrea In failing health for several years, Robert John 'McCrea, highly respected and lifetime resident of Belgrave, died at his home on Sunday, December 26. Bore in Belgrave in 1869, he lived his lifetime there,' with the exception of 10 years spent in LOndesboro with the C.N.R. In Belgrave in 1907, he was united in marriage with Caroline Matilda Wilkinson, who predeceased him in April, 1948. He was a member of Trinity Ang- lican Church and rector's warden for many years and a• member of the Orange Oreder and Canadian Order of Foresters. He is survived by one son, James D. McCrea of Toronto, a brother, Cornelius of Belgrave, two sisters, Frances of Queen Alexander San., of London and Mrs. A. M, (Nellie) Perdue, Belgrave. There is one grand- child, Lynda Ethel, Funeral services were held on Tues- day, December 28th, at 2 p.m., from Trinity Anglican Church, Belgrave. Interment was trade in Brandon cemetery, The pallbearers weres Herbert Wheeler, Jesse Wheeler, Cecil Wheel- er, Ralph McCrea, William Kelly and Wilbert Procter, Friends attended the funeral from Stratford, London, Essex 'and Tor- onto, Celebrated 55th Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen, who on Monday, Dec- ember 27th, quietly celebrated the 55th anniversary of their wedding, Fall Down Stairway Fatal Admitted to Wingham General Hos- pital on Wednesday in an unconscious condition, a 74-year-old Lucknow resi- dent, William T. Gardner, died two hours after admittanee. Mr. Gardner, it is understood, fell from the top of the cellar steps to the basement of his home as the result of a weak spell. He was admitted suffering from con- cussion, ,'Medical authorities stated death was attributed to both the seiz- ure and concussion. Mr. Gardner was a brother of Mark Gardner of town. Hilton A. Hunter Funeral services for Hilton A: Hun. to 66 Mrs. M. Y. Petrie Funeral services were ,held in Ilion, front the Fenner Funeral Horne, Herkimer, for Mrs. Minnie Yuill Pet- rie, '74, who died on Sunday last in Herkimer Memorial Hospital, Rev. Fred G. Cottarn, officiated, Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. She was born May 4th, 1871, in Bruce County, Ontario, a daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Boyd Yuill, Her marriage to A. Burt Petrie, took place Sept. 1, 1902, in Little Falls. He died seven_ years ago, 'Mrs. Petrie had lived inHerkimer until tneving to Ilion a few days ago. . She was a member of the Presby- terian Church, Little Falls, She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Claude Carter and Mrs. John Harter, Herkimer; and three sons, Charles, Lowville; Rome and Raymond, Herkimer; a sis- ter, Miss Margaret Yuill, and a 6ro- tiler, Joseph Yuill, both of Morris; 24 grandchildren and five great-grand- children. Stuiday Dinner At Brunswick note] Served front 18 to LSO and 5 to SAO. Three chokes of treat, one fowl. 1949 WEEK OP PRAYER SERVICE Let us begin the New Year in the Spirit of Prayer, The local Churches have planned for services as follows: Monday, Jan. 8rd, Anglican Church. Tuesday, Jan, 4th.--,'United Church Wednes., jan. 6th--13aptist Church. 'Thursday,; jam 6th-Presbyterian Church. Priday, Jan. 'hit-Salvation Army. The ministers of these churches ex:- tend a cordial welcome to all. These services will. Commence At 8 p.m. Our usual custom will prevail of re. ceiving art offering for jilt Wingham General Hospital. r, , were conducted at Essex by Rev. F. V. Wakeling, Essex Baptist Church and Rev. R. H. Parr, with in- terinent Greenlawn IMOMOrial Park. Mr, Hunter was born in Brussels, and for several years was employed with The Winghanr Advance prior to his going to Essex where he has been, a printer with the Essex Free Press for 27 years, Death came suddenly from a cerebral heorrhage, He leaves his wife, two sons: William Sudbury; Cameron, Lakeview; a daughter, Mts, Fred. Carter S'aginaw, Mich; and a SiS- ter, Miss. Myrtle' Hunter, Listowel. Engagement Announced at Birthday Party The engagement of Pauline Mat (Peggy, Clark of Barclay Ave. Dear- born, Mich. to Bill McGladdery, of Cherrylawn, Ave, Detroit, was an4 flounced by, the bride-elects parents, Mr, and Mrs, Ewin T. Arnold, On Peggy's birthday at her home, Wtd.i Dec. 22MT. The young couple plat An April wedding. Peggy is a former Whighttnt girl and the granddaughter of the late John Casemore. In order to give good service to the public this winter the Town Council hereby requests all motorists to to- operate by keeping their cars off the streets of the town between the hours of two o'doek and six o'clock amt, to make it easier to properly plow the streets of the town. if motorists fail to cooperate with this request a by-law will be passed and violators fined. By Order, Street Committee, Town of Whtgharn, Dance At Whiteeintrch In the Community Memorial on Wednesday evening', December 29, to the nnitic of Pottier's Orchestra. Admission 50 cents. Lunch counter, Everybody welcome.