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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-04-20, Page 1With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single Copies — Five Cents. WINGFIAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1949 Subscription, $2.00 a Year in Advance., 111.011nsoir Horticultural Society Time is getting late to order spring plantings. Call or phone Mrs. G. H. Ross, phone 217 or Crompton's Jewel- lery Store, 'phone 59. Don't forget the special meeting on• Thursday, April 28th at the High School. , Arrived Safely In England 1.Word was received by her family that Mrs. Joseph Bailey had arrived safely in England on Monday. Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. N. Hunt. of London. Ontario, left New York last Tuesday aboard the Queen Elizabeth enroute for England where they will spend three months with relatives and friends. / Progressive Euchre At Wroxeter The Four-Rest Ladies Club will hold a Progressive Euchre on Tues- day, April 26th, at 8.30 p.m., 'in the Masonic Club Rooms, Wroxeter. Lad- ies please bring lunch. Admission 25c. BRIDGE CLUB WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The annual meeting of the Wing- ham Women's Institute will be held in the Council Chambers on Thursday. April 28th., at 2.80 p.m., when election of officers will be held and the yearly reports given, The motto, "Our Talents are our responsibilities" will be taken by Mrs. N. Keating and the roll call will be answered by the payment of fees. The hostesses will be Mrs, J. Hanna, Mrs. P. King, Mrs, W, Greer, Mrs, Alton, Mrs. Lapp, Mrs, Henderson. PROCLAMATION Daylight Saving Time By Resolution passed at a Regular Meeting of the Wingham Town Council, I hereby Proclaim that commencing at 2 a.m, Sunday, April 24, 1949, Day- light Saving Time will be observed in the town of Wingham, and remind all Citizens to advance their Clocks accordingly. JACK E. RtAVM, 'Mayor. 4.<0;:70; WINGHAM L.1:4:617dtt . ..... ,!; GINGHAM II, SCHOOL EASTER REPORT GRADE IXA 7.5% or over—Bodie Craig 87,3; John Crawford 84,1; George Hall 79.3; Jean Nobden 79.2; Irving, Elliott '77. 66-74%—James Chittick 72,:Delores Hamilton 72, Phyllis Irwin 70.8, Jas. Gaunt 70.1, Patsy Brophy 69.3. 60.65%—john Hobden 66.4, Jean Harris 64,3, Raymond Bennett 63.3, Elaine Jefferson 62,6, Mildred Cook 62,3, • 50-59%—Betty eporbutt 59.2, Mur- ray Gerrie 57.9, Jean Bain 57,8, Aud- rey Henry 57.8, Mae Dawson 56.3, Win, Fisher 56.2, Thelma Appleby 05.7, Clarence Crowston 55.6, Gerald Gerrie 55.3, Eleanor Brown 55.1,, Edna King 54, Marjorie MacKenzie 53.9, Ross Higgins 51.8, Shirley Casemore 51.7, Lorne Hackett 51. Below 50%—Claire Hoffman, Ma- tilda Hutchison, Lois Gilkinson, Iso. lbel Elliott, Peter Campbell. Absent—Sally Lou IvracWilliam, GRADE IX B 75% or over—Larry Hutton 81.3. 66-74%—Tom Webster 72.3, Flor- ence Weir 70.1. 60-65%—Lloyd Wheeler 64.7, Doug- las Newman 63, Margaret Sanderson 61.2, Ivy Wright 61.1, Josie Willough- by 60.7. 50-59%—LeVerne Newman 58.6, Al., !yin Wallace 57.4, John Porter 56.6; 2elma Stamper' .56.6, Elmer Merkley 55,6, Shirley Platt 55.6, Wm. Taylor 55,2, Norma Moffatt 53.8, Ronald Mur ray 52.9, Verna Showers 52.7, Shirley rTemplernan 52. Below 50%—George Marlatt, John (Johnston, Florence, Waine, Jean Mc- Pherson, Floyd' Moffatt, Barbara Stain ton, Iris Newell, Kay Thompson, Ann McInnes, Wesley Jefferson, Della Powell. Absent — Helen Nicholson, Peggy Nethery, George Porter, GRADE XA Over 75%—Eleanor Wightman 85.1, Barbara Gaunt 84:4, Barbara Currie 81,9, Helen Louise Pocock 79.3, Vel- ma Ballagh 764. . „ 66-74%1—Donna Fitch 74.3, Mary McNaughton 72.8, John. Lancaster 70.6 , Betty Bell 67.5. . 430-65%—Mary Bushfield 65.8, Ronald Campbell 65.8, John Hanna 65.3, Anne Chamney 65, Mary Somers 65, Barbara Irwin 64.5, Jacquelyn Currie 64.4, Donna Jeffs 64.1, Mary Tofting 63.8, Willard Platt 62, Floyd Jenkins 61.9. 50-59% — Shirley Lockridge 57.8, Panzie Champion 55.9, Marion Felker 55.5, Douglas Richey 53.5, Leona Pick- ell 52.3, Barbara MacKay 51.9. Below 50%—Stewart Nimmo, Ray- mond Merkley, Desmond Brophy, Maurice Stainton, Joan Gregg. Absen—Ian Sacre, Vivian Fisher. • GRADE XB 75% or over—Shirley Moffat 75.4. 66-74%— Ross Hilbert 68.5, Wm. Lockridge 68.4, Glenn Showeds 67.4. 60-65%—Dell Hays 65, Arnold Mc- Intyre 63.5, Grace Campbell 62,5, Ahir- leen Bender 60.6, Melva Montgomery 60.3. 50-59%—Helen Breckenridge • 57.1, Colleen Rath 56,8, Doris Marlatt 56.5, Margaret Maclnnis 55.1, Vivian Hast- ings 54.4, Helen Walters 52,9, Jean Shropshall 52:-8, Win. Bain 51.9. Below 50%—Francis Doyle, Mary Campbell, Lois Cruickshank, Connie Fryfogle. Absent—K. Dunbar, GRADE XI 75% or over—Marion Irwin 86.7, Mary Crawford 78.2, Mary Ann ae7 BUS COMPANY land 75.6. 66-74%—Stanley Hiseler 70, CONTROL SOLD 59-65%—Ruth Showers 65.7, Don. Fortune 65.2, Carman Craig 63,„Ivan Laidlaw 62.2, Joseph Brown 62, June Controlling interest in Western Ont- MacDonald 61, Joye Craig 61, Mar- ario Motorways has been purchased garet Procter 60.5. ' by K. C. Allen and L, J, Henderson, 50.)59%—Clayton Scholtz 59.8, Alice of Ottawa, at a price reported to be Johnston 55.8, Ronald Ste. Marie 55,8. $100,000 Jean Elliott 55,2, Frances Walker 55., The company operates bus lines Maxine Seddon 50. over 800 miles of Western Ontario Below 50%—Mary Darling, Currie roads, from London to Goderich, Burchill, Fred Rich], Gordon Welwood Wingham aand Owen Sound, from Wally Haselgrove, 'Gwen Blatchford, Stratford to Goderich, Kitchener to Marion Gerrie, James Currie, Marie Southampton, Wingham and Kilmer- Sperling, dine and Kitchener to Toronto. •tt Not ranked (3 examinations only)— Purchase of new buses to serve all Margaret Craig 67.3. lines and a complete retvision of ser- Absent Lois Cunningham, Robert vice schedules is to follow immediate- Feagan, Jean Pennington, Ian Sacre. ly, according to Mr. Henderson, who • GRADE XII , has taken over active supervision of Over 75%—William Johnston 76.2. the company. 66-74%—Laura ,IvIcBurney 744; Do- Transfer of the control was affected teen Elliott 71.3, Muriel Brydges 69.3, by purchase of 54 per cent 'of the 60-65%7-Ruth Meehan 64.8, Lloyd common stock of the Company prey- Anderson 64, Rose 'McGlynn 64, Edna iously held by Lindsay Metter, who Higgins 60.8, Was general manager, and C. W. 50-59%—Joan Bushfield 59,8, James Thorne, chairman of the board of dir- Cummins 59.8, James Irwin 59,5, Dor- ectors, Preferred shares and other its Shiell 57.5, Viviets Ernest 54.7, Joan common stock of the company are Biteler 54, Brian Metcalfe 62,2, lVfas. held Widely tlirotighotit the district, jorie Hobden 51.3. Below 50%—Doris Wray, Below 50 % Pennington, Absent—Marjorie Copeland. Grant Ernest, fatties Johnston, Beryl GRADE XIII Bennett. Over 75%--,,Alice Laidlaw 76. Cornmercial Class 66-74% — Margaret Treleaven 71, Mary Porter -10.1i Lois 13nrchill 69.8 Mary Ross 60.3, Donna Henry 68,3. Doris Clark 68,8, Grace Holnies 62,3: 60-65% Jean Adair 63.6, Ruth Without Shorthand — George Gain Burginan 62.3, Lois Grasby 57,2, Hugh mage 66,8, Murray .Stainton. 60.6, Fred reagass, 56.6, Dawson, Chamber Of Commerce , Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting or the Wing- ham Chamber of Commerce will be held in the Council Chambers on 'files. dayevening, April 26th at 9 o'clock Daylight Saving Time. The Chamber of Commerce has a•namber of projects in mind and hope that all members and citizens interested will be present and offer suggestions on how our com- munity can be of better service, especi- ally to the farmers.. If at all possible please arrange to attend. EASTER SERVICES AT ST, ANDREW'S Large crowds attended the Easter services of St, AndreW's Presbyterian Church which were held in the Wing- ham Town Hall on Easter Sunday. Rev, Alex. Nimmo, the, minister of the church, was present for both services. Easter music was presented by the choir, under the leadership of Harold Victor Pym, organist and choir direc- tor. At the morning services the choir sang the anthem "Hallelujah! Christ is Risen", and Mr. George Henderson, -tenor, sang the solo "The Stranger of Galilee". At the evening service the over the meeting to Mrs, Jos. Brophy, Choir sang the anthems "God so loved the world" and "For God Sent not His who was to act as chairman for the Son into the world to condemn the world", from the Easter cantata "The Crucifixion and Ascension" by Fred W, Peace. ivfr, James Corrin, tenor of Clinton, sang the Recitative and air "I'll, Walk Where'er Ye Walk" from the oratorio "Elijah" by Men delssohn, Sunday Dinner At Brunswick Hotel Served from 12 to 1.30 and 5 to 6.30. Three choices of meat, one fowl. High School Easter Dance The Easter Dance of Wingham High School will be held in the Wing- ham Armouries on Tuesday, April 26. Music by Eric Scott aandhis orches- tra. All former pupils and friends are welcome. "A" team players and interested citi- zens attended an enthusiastic meeting to elect officers for the coming ball season. The theme was "We've got to put on a good show for the fans", and if this meeting is any criterion, the fans should have themselves a great time when the umpire says "Play ball". Officers elected were: President—Harold Wild. Manager and Sponsor—Chas. Cros- sett. Coach—Hugh Carmichael. Sec'y-Treas,—Lloyd Hingston, Directors--Vic Loughlean and Lloyd Casemore. Advertising—Sam Burton, Coach Hugh Carmichael says he will guarantee one thing: "There will be plenty of team practices this summer, we want to worry those visiting pit- chers. this summer", It won't be long now! The Officers and Members of Mait- land Lodge No. 119, LO.O.F., will meet at the Lodge Room at 2 p.m, for the purpose of attending the funer- al of the late Bro. John F. Crandall, in St. Paul's Anglican Church, at 2,80 p.m., on Wednesday, April 20: Roy Manuel, W. H, Haney, N. G. Rec. Sec'y. RUMMAGE SALE SATURDAY, MAY 7th The Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital are holding their Spring Rummage Sale in the Armour, ies on Saturday afternoon, May 7th, at 2 o'clock, This is the' main project by which the Auxiliary raises money to continue their purchase of necessary supplies for the hospital. An ever in- creasing number of patients and in- creased cost of materials make great- er financial demands, on the Auxiliary, so they ask for the co-operation of the community. Donations of all kinds are acceptable,' clothing, -hats, shoes, dishes, novelties, in fact, practically everything-can be sold, Clear out your attic and send a box to the rum- mage sale. If you wish it called for, phone Mrs. W. J. Adams, 312. After- noon tea will be served. EVENING, AUX, OF UNITED CHURCH Guest Speaker was Mrs. (Rev.) W. J. Moores The Evening Auxiliary of the Wing- ham United ,Chruch met at the home of Mrs. Hugh P. Carmichael on the evening of April 13th. Mrs. Alton P. 'Adams conducted the special Easter Worship Service and was assisted by Mi's. Jim Hamilton and Mrs. W. B. Cruikshank reading Scripture passages from the Gospel according to St. Mark, and' the Acts of the Apostles. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Adams Mrs. W. A. Galbraith favoured with a piano solo. The tEaster Thank Of= feting was taken and dedicated by the leader, Mrs Norman Keating in- troducted the guest speaker, Mrs. (Rev.) Moores of Belgrave, who gave an inspirational talk on" the scene of Gethsemane. Mrs. E. Shera took the chair for the business, and the meeting closed with the ,Mizpah Benediction followed by a social half hour. ngagement Announced Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Irwin announce t le engagement of their daughter, Gwendolyn Adelle, to Mr. Gibson Ed- ward Armstrong, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Aimstrong, Belgrave. The mar- riage to take place on Saturday, May 14th., in Brick United Church./ Will Present Cantata The choir of the Wingham United Church will present the sacred can- tata, "The Seven Words" by Theo- dore Dubois, at next Sunday morn- ing's service. Soloists will be Miss Marjorie Copeland, Mr. Bernard Rut- ledge and Mr. William Conron. Sewing Lessons at King Dept. Store In co-operation with the Singer Sewing .Machine‘Co., of Hanover, the King Dept. Store will sponsor a series of sewing lessons, starting on Mon- day, May 2nd. Three classes will be held each. Monday and Tuesday of each week from May 2nd. to June 21. Class per- iod will be 9 am. to 11 a.m, each morning -and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and 3 p.m., to .5 p.m., each afternoon. En- rollment is now open for these classes. You may enroll at the King Dept, Store for 'this series of lessons to start May 2nd., 1949. C,W, LEAGUE HELD ANNUAL MEMO Successful Year Reported, Officers Elected For ,Year * The annual meeting of the Catholic Women's League was held last Sun- clay, after morning service, at the Sac- red Heart Church. The director, Fr, F, J, Bricklin, extended to the retiring executive his thanks, for their good work throughout the year 1948-49, likewise the Reverend Director thank- ed all the members for their co-oper- ation in making the year so very suc- cessful. After the remarks of the Dir- ector, Mrs. Newman, President, also thanked the members of the Subdiv- isions and a word of praise for the 1948-49 Executive, The financial statement was read by the treasurer, Miss Annie Morrison. A goodly sum was realized through- out the year. A cheque was given to the Rev. Pastor for parochial work, there remained a good balance for the incoming executive. Mrs. Marvin Smith read a report of the activities of the year, which was well received by all members present, and was moved by Miss Anne Mor- rison aand accepted by Mrs. McPhail. The retiring president then turned EASTER SUNDAY AT UNITED CHURCH D.D.G.M. PAYS OFFICIAL VISIT Mrs. Oleda Jenkins, Owen Sound, District Deputy Grand Matron of Dis- trict No, 8 0 I E S• J paid her official visit to Huron Chapter No, $9 on Tuesday evening, April 12th. Mrs. R. E, Armitage, Worthy Mat- ron and R. A. Coutts, Worthy Pati•on, presided and there was a large attend- ance of members and visitors Follow- ing the conferring of Degrees, the Dis. trict Deputy addressed the chapter on Symbolism. Mrs. W. J. Greer gave a most interesting account of the East- ern Star room in the local hospital. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting by Mrs. G. R. Scott, Mrs. E. McPherson and the committee. HEAR FINE ADDRESS W. P, Roberts of Seaforth, Was Guest Speaker The regular meeting of the junior Farmer North Huron B,B.'s., was held in the Forester's Hall, Belgrave, with a large attendance, Guests for the evening were the parents aand mem- bers of the Women's Institute President Jack Currie presided and Muriel Anderson, secretary, read the minutes, Plans were made to hold a dance in May, Miss Patsy Anderson was appointed to make a Junior Farm- er crest. The roll call was answered by naming your favorite tree, shrub, or flower. The guest speaker, W, P. Roberts of Seaforth, was introduced' by Gordon Bennett. Mr. Roberts a retired airforce officer, who has become a farmer, gave an interesting talk. He spoke on farm- ing as •-a career, explained the need of reforestration and the value of the Junior Farmer meetings. He said Most Canadians are so busy mak: ing a living, they haven't time to live." The president expressed the apprecia- tion of 'the meeting for his fine ad- dress. Miss Shirley Bradburn favored with a fine piano solo. A quartet, composed of Stewart Toll, • Harry Lear, Murray Bradburn and Jim Johnston sang two numbers, "Stand- ing in the Need of Prayer," and a comic number dressed in costume, "We Love Eliza." A girls' double trio, Misses Amy Smith, Marjorie MacKenzie, June Lear, Audrey, Ruth aand Shirley Bradburn sang "April Showers" and "All Through the Night." Miss Audrey Bradburn read the club paper. A musical skit was given with June Lea, Stewart Toll and Jim Johnston in the leading roles. Miss Marjorie Watt was at the piano. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Earl Anderson expressed the thanks of the parents aand the Women's Insti- tute for the splendid evening. F B. Y. P. A. The regular weekly meeting of the Baptist Young People conducted by Vivian MacLean opened ' with the hynm: "Re Arose," and prayer by Glen Schiefele. Vivian MacLean read a poem entitled "Was He the Christ?" Lois Burchill favoured with a delight- ful piano solo, "God is still on His Throne." The topic for the evening was then taken by Mrs. (Rev.) Jorgensen, who based her remarks on the 150th Psalm under three headings, (a), "What are our Talents"; (b), How can we use our Talents for the Lord" (c), What should our effort be?", whole-hearted- ly or otherwise." Following the message the hymn "Jesus is Coming Again," was sung. A reading entitled "The Call to Pray- er" was read by Bruce MacLean. The hymn "When the Roll is Called up Yonder", was sung and prayer by' Mrs. Coupland closed the meeting. Snow On Good Friday Following an all-day rain on Good Friday, snow began to fall late in the afternoon and covered the ground to about one inch in depth. REC, COUNCIL ELECT OFFICERS The results of the play at Wingham Bridge Club on Thursday evening were as follows: North and South: 1st, Miss Mary Johnston and J. H, Crawford; 2nd,, Mrs. G. Cameron and J. A. Wilson; 3rd„ D. B. Porter and Geo Williams; 4th, Mrs. J. H. Craw- ford and Mrs R. S. Hetherington; East and West:-1st„ G. MacKay and V. Dittmer; 2nd,, Mrs, W. tH. French aand Mrs. G. H, Ross; 3rd., D. Kennedy aand D. C, Nesmith; 4th, Mrs j. A. Wilson and H. L. Sher- bondy. election of the new executive of 1949- 50. Mrs. Brophy ably filled her posi.. tion as chairman, and succeeded in a very short space oft time, to have the members elect a new executive. President, Mrs. Chris Newman; 1st, Vice-Pres., Mrs. Michael McPhail; 2nd. Vice-Pres., Mrs. James St. Marie, 3rd. Vice-Pres., Mrs, Pete MacDon- ald; Secretary, Mrs. Thos. Rafferty; Treasurer, Mrs. Jos. Fitzpatrick. WHAT ABOUT YOUR AUTO INSURANCE The Co-Operative Fidelity & Guar- antee Association are prepared to write Auto Insurance, and have the follow- ing agents appointed•to represent them in this district. For East Wawanosh and Turnberry vilest of No. 4 High- way, Cecil Falconer of Whitechurch; for Howick and Turnberry, east of No. 4 'Highway, Ernest Strong, Gorrie; for Morris, Jas. R. Coultes, Belgrave. Purchased Orangeville Business % Mr. Cecil Cook has purchased a tobacco business and poolroom at Orangeville, and will move there soon., His residence on Leopold St., has been purchased by Mr. Stafford Bateson./ SOFTBALL TEAM ELECT OFFICERS Dance at Belgrave A dance will be held in the Fores- ter's Hall, Belgrave. on Friday, April 22nd. Music by Garnet Farriers Or- chestra. Lunch counter. Died in California Mrs.. Fred C. Fuller received word of the death of her cousin, Vern Al- lenby, in Los. Angeles, California. Mr. Allenby was a former resident of Wingham, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Allenby, and visited with Mrs. Fuller four years ago, BIRTHS HUNDT—In Wingham General Hos- pital, on Tuesday, •April 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wingham, a daughter. McQUILLAN—In Wingham General Hospital, on Thursday, April 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. Richard McQuillan, R. R. 3. Holyrood, a daughter. SCHEIFELE—In Wingham General Hospital, on Monday, April 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Scheifele, Wingham, a son. Play At Wroxeier On Friday evening, April 29th, the Comedy, "Sister Susie Swings It" will be presented by Moorefield Wo- men's Institute in the Wroxeter Town Hall, at 8.30 p.m., sponsored by St. James A.Y.P.A. Admission 50 cents and 25 cents. universe is constituted to this end, mollify somERs that the good, the beautiful and the true .though crushed to earth are sure to rise again. The Junior Choir gowned in white surplices added to the beauty of the services singing three carols, "Now It's Eastertide," "0 Joyous Easter ;Morning" and "This Joyful Easter- tide." •• The senior choir, in keeping with The Easter Message presented the anthems "The Holy City" Adams ar- ranged by Noble Cain and "Blessing and Glory" Rachmaninoff, . Both choirs were under the leader- ship of W. G. (Sam) Burton, and Mrs, W, W, Currie at the organ con- tributed special music. Three children were baptized during the service, William Richards, son of Dr. and Mrs. Win. •Burgman of Kirk- land Lake; Barbara Elaine. daughter of Mf. and Mrs. Carman Coutts, Ot- tawa, and William Harold, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kerr, Wingham. The first two mentioned children were special visitors being christened .in the home church where their fathers had been baptized. White Surpliced Junior Choir Sings The ',Wingham United Church cele- brated the Joyous Resurrection Sun- day .with the largest crowd in many years in attendance at both services, Rev, W, A. Beecroft spoke on "The Easter Triumph" of Jesus mani- festing itself in the transformation that took place in the lives of Jesus' friends. They were sure death had not been the end of Him, He remained a spiritual presence to journey with them, a spiritual power to work through them. If the cross had been inevitable for Jesus so also his Easter Triumph, God has ordained it and the John F. Crandall Following a heart attack, John F. Crandall passed on at his home on Edward St., on Monday, April 18th, in his 75th year. He had been in poor-- health for five years. Born in Tilson- burg, Ont., he came to this district about forty-five years ago where he was employed as a carriage black- smith. In 1905 he was married to Sophia Roderus who survives. For many years he was Chief of the Wingham Fire Brigade and an active member of St. Paul's Anglican Church and the Surviving besides his wife, is a bro- ther, Ross Crandall, Brantford. " Funeral services under the auspices of Maitland Lodge No. 119, I.O.O.F.. will be held iii St. Paul's Anglican Church today (Wednesday), April 20th,, at 2.30 p.m., with Rev. E. 0. Lancaster officiating. The pallbearers George Irwin, W. H. Haney. D. Benedict, E. S. Lewis. T. Cruick- shank and W. Henry. Mrs. Richard Johnston Death came suddenly on Sunday morning. April 17th, to Isabella Emel- line Fraser, beloved wife of Mr. Rich- ard Johnston, at her home 1st. line of Morris Township. She retired in her usual health on Saturday night and passed away in her sleep. Death was due to .a heart attack. Mrs. Johnston was born 85 years ago on the same concession on which she had spent her entire life. She was married at the home of her parents, the late Mr, and Mrs. James Fraser, pioneer settlers of this district, on September 27th, 1888, and the occasion was fittingly marked last fall, when a large number of rela- tives and friends gathered to extend congratulations. She attended school at No. 10 Morris and was a member of Bluevale United • Church. She pos- sessed a kind, quiet disposition, loved her home life and was especially fond of flowers. Left to mourn her passing, besides her husband, are three children, Charles Fraser, 1st, litre, Morris; Mrs, Cooper Nethery (Edna), of Belgrave, and Miss Emma Johnston at home, one son. Alfred died at the age of 18 years. She is also survived by one sis- ter, Mrs, Arthur Shaw, Bluevale and a brother, W. H. Fraser, Wingham. There are four grandchildren. The funeral was held on Tuesday after- noon, April 39t11, at 2 o'clock from her late residence, Rev, J, A, Burden of Bluevale United Church conducted the service. The pallbearers were six nephews, Harvey and Bert Johnston, Walton; Spading and Carl Johnston, W. J. Peacock and Addison Fraser. Interment took place in Bluevale cemetery. The beautiful floral tributes were tokens of love and affection from relatives, friends and neighbors. Nti Announcement was made last week by the Hydro Electric Commission of changes in personnel, Morley T. Somers, who came from Barrie five years in charge of Wing- ham Rural Hydro, and later as mana- ger of the Wingham area. receives a promotion and returns to Barrie as assistant line superintendent of the Georgian Bay Region., Mrs. Somers and family will remain in Wingham for the present. Irvin W, Merrick from the Barrie Regional office, replaces Mr. Somers as manager of the Wingham area, which covers an area of about 600 square miles and includes the town- ships of Howick, Turnberry, Kinloss, Huron Kincardine and parts of Cul- ross, Wallace. Grey, Morris, East and West Wawanosh and Ashfield./ Mr. Merrick has been connected with the Hydro for many years, and during the last war served in the RC AF as Pilot Officer. Mr. and Mrs. Merrick, with their two daughters and two sons will take up residence on Hillcrest. Irvin W. Merrick Appointed Manager of Wingham Area RETURNS TO DARRIE OBITUARY Annual Meeting Held Monday Evening In Council Chamber Several citizens of Wingham who take the Recreation program seriously attended the annual meeting of the Wingham Recreation Council to hear the annual report and to elect officers for 1949-50, Those hearing, the report expressed amazement that so much had been done during the past year. The President. Mr. A, D. MacWil- liam paid tribute to the fine work done by Mr, Sam Burton, 'Director of Re- creation, This was seconded from the floor by Mr. Don Nesmith who re- marked that Canadians were fast be- coming a station of spectators and that the recreation program was doing much to combat the situation. The newly elected Recreation Cotm- crl the new term are as follows: Tres., A. D. iMacWilliam Vice-Pres., Ronald Rae Treas,, Clayton Gammage Secretary. Mrs. Jack Hopper Directors, Miss Agnes Williamson, Joseph Clark, Robert Ferguson. Frank Howson, Harold Wild, In closing the meeting it was point- ed out that any citizen could snake suggestions as to program or polity- this would be welcomed by the Conn- The Recreation Council are now in process of aealyzing plans for the summer playground. A full report of finances and activities will appear in detail sit next week's paper, 4.1