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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-07-06, Page 1KIN KARNIVAL JULY 29th - 30th. Tlie Wingham Kinsmen will hold their first Karnival in the Wingham Town Park on Friday and Saturday, July 29th and 30th, two big nights. / There will be Games, Rides, Bingo, Booths and Outdoor Dancing, Both evenings will commence with a parade headed by the Band, Draws for Super prizes will be made Saturday night, with a special attend- ance prize on Friday night. Proceeds in aid of Community Welfare Work, h0FORTII EVENING AUXILIARY MET Report On Annual Presbyterial Given By Mrs. Deans The Goforth Evening Auxiliary of St. Andrew's Church, held their June meeting in the Sunday School room of the church. on Tuesday, June 21. Mrs. Carl Deans the president, oc- cupied the chair and opened the meet- ing with the Call to Worship, followed by the singing of .hymn 606. All the way My Saviour leads me, Miss E. Hardie led in prayer and Mrs. R. Mac- intosh gave the highlights of the Glad Tidings. The hymn, "Give me the wings of Faith to Rise" was sung. The offering received and the offertory prayer given by Mrs. Haugh. Mrs. W. W. Gurney invited the group to her summer home at Kincardine for the Sept, meeting. It was decided to hold this meeting on August 31st. The meeting to be pre- ceded with a pot luck supper, cars are to leave Wingham at 5 p.m. Following the singing of the hymn `Lord, while for all mankind we pray'. Mrs. Deans gave a splendid report on the proceedings of the annual Pres- byterial held in Goderich in May. Mrs. H. Bateman, Mrs, J. Donald- son, Mrs. W, W. Gurney, Mrs. W. Congram gave the topic from the study book, the chapter being Taiwan Re- entered, this tells of the missionaries going back after the war and con- ditions which they found. The closing prayer was hymn 807, 'Gracious Father, hear our prayer'. During the evening' three crib quilts were quilted and splendid gifts were received for the Indian children and the bale. ' A social hour followed with Mrs. S. Scott and Miss Edna Carr in charge of the lunch committee. ORAMEMEM HELD DISTRICT PARADE To Salvation Army Citadel On Sunday Evening Considering the extreme heat Sun- day evening a large parade was on hand to attend the annual District Orange Church Service held in the Salvation Army Citadel. Capt. Henry deVries of the local corp delivered an excellent address, basing his remarks on the first chapter of the book of Joshua. A beautiful solo, "Constantly Abid- ing" was rendered by Miss Ruth Gustafson, with her father as accom- panist. Sunday Dinner At Brunswick Hotel Served from 12 to 1.30 and 5 to 6.30. Three choices of meat, one fowl. Ladies Win At Clinton Three rinks of lady bowlers, Mrs. G. Williams. Mrs. J. Kerr and Mrs. E. R. Harrison, skip; Mrs. G. Mac- Kay, Mrs. J. A. Wilson and Mrs. H. Campbell, skip; and Miss P. Johns, Mrs. F. Sturdy and Mrs, A. R. DuVal, skip, took part in the trebles tourna- ment at Clinton last week. Mrs. Du- Val's rink won the first prize. Pee Wees Lose In Extra Inning Wingham Pee Wm and Goderich Lions had to play an extra inning to break a five-all tie at Goderich on Sat- urday. in the first game of the Pee Wee.O.A,A. series, which was won by Goderich. Jerry Fry and C. Ben- nett were the battery for the Walters .Pee Wees. with Gordie Walters and Dick McLean foe Goderich, WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The members of the Wingham Wo- men's Institute are reminded of their annual picnic which will be held in the Kincardine Park on Wednesday afternoon, July 18th. (Note change of location.) A bus will be on hand at the Town Wingham, at 1.80 pin, Please bring lunch, cups and spoons. Let us make it an enjoyable afternoon by the lake, We'll be seeing. you! a With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies - Five Cents. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6th, 1949 Subscription, $2.00 a Year in Advance. HIGH S. ENTRANCE EXAM, RESULTS WINGHAM )(jean Allen, Donna Anderson, Shir- ley 13radlourn, Douglas Bruce, Harry Brydges, Shirley Burden Robert Bush- field, Mack Cameron, Jean Campbell, h.ldon Cook, Hugh Cook, Wm. Coul- tes, Clifford Coultes, Wm. Crump, Marj. Currie, Lois Dawson, Mac Ead- ie, Graham Everick, Shirley Foxton, Chas. Fraser, Yvonne Gardner, Ken Gregg, Jim Henderson, Jack Hilbert, Elgin Hogg, Jean Irwin, Joan Irwin, Wm. Irwin, Evelyn Jackson, Kenneth Johnston, John Paul Jones, Connie McIntyre, Anne McNaughton, Lowell MacDougall, Phyllis MacLeod, Don- ald Machan, Helen Machan, Ronald 'Meehan, June Moffatt, Terry Nethery, Mildred Redman Arlene Rettinger, Mabel Sanburn, William Sanderson, Kenneth Saxton, Walter Scott, Donna Shiels, Hugh Sinnamon, Helena Skinn, Neil Stainton Winnifred Stanley, Esme Tucker, Martina Willie, Robert Young, Hugh Young. / Under Regulation 28-Alice Marks, ETHEL Donald Bateman, William Cum- ming, Ronald MacLean, Margaret MacDonald, Monna Machan, Elwood Milnei Donald Rock. BRUSSELS Heather June Allen, Lillian Arm- strong, Agnes Bishop, Laurie Lockley Black, Marilyn Bolger, Charles Rus- sell Bone, Karen Mary Buschlen, Ail- een Dietner, Leo Dietner, Donald Mc- Millan Edgar, Marie Verna Elliott, Larry Fischer, Betty Hoegy, Marion Hull, Leslie Knight, Helen Knight, The second annual Hamilton Re- Annie Litowski, Murray Edwin Long, union was held on Wednesday, June Gordon Lydiatt, Jean McArter, Thel- 29th, in the Listowel Park, with over ma Maier, Edna Martin, Raymond 40 in attendance. Miller, Glenn Oliver, Robert Alkin After the noon meal, the business 1 Rann, Ralph Lawrence Sawyer, Doris period was conducted by the Presi- Edith Smith, Mary Smith, Jean Steiss, dent, Earl Hamilton, Bluevale, and John Douglas Stiles, Thomas Wilfrid the secretary, Mrs. Alfred Hamilton, Willis. of Palmerston. They were both re- BLYTH elected for the coming yoar. Donald Armstrong, Lois Augustine, Mrs. Alvin McAubrey and Jean Bruce Barrie, Harry Cronin, Margaret Hamilton, were in charge of the Cronin, Eileen Cunningham, Robert sports program, which consisted of Daer, Lorne Gilfillan, Elva Gross, sates, guessing games - and a softball Ross Gwyn, Rhea Hall, Laura Leath- game. erland, Joy Lutz, Betty MacDonald, Those present were from Listowel, Norman- Mc,Clinchey, Robt. -McDoug- Palmerston, Strathroy, Ethel, Wing- all, June Manning, Robert Marshall, barn, Bluevale, Stratford and Gowan-- Ann Morritt, Janis Morritt, James town. Raithby, James Riehl, Robert Stan- bury, Howard Tait, Lois Taylor, Mac Taylor Doris Young Evelyn Young, Douglas Yungblut. DUNGANNON Leone Christilaw, Gordon Cupsky, Ruth Curran, Marjorie Errington, Winnifred Farrish, Joan Forster, Mur- ray Gaunt, Freda Hackett, Delina Hoy, Donna Hoy, Denis Francis Led- dy, Joyce Little, Ruth Moss, Ruby Nivins, Marina Margaret Petrie, Wil- liam Reid, Charles Ross Rivett, Aud- rey Louise Ross, Carl Stewart, Mary Adeline Young, TEESWATER Marjorie Armstrong (Hon); Bever- ley Blackwell; Lois Blair (Hon); Billy Borho; Jean Campbell, (Hon); Mar- garet Church, (Hon); Helen Dickison (Hon); David Donahue. (Hon); Nora Grant, (Hon); Ruth Gutscher; Phyllis Horton; Elda Keith (Hon); Muriel Keith (Hon); Shirley Keyes, (Hon); Jack Law; Olive Lindsay; Duncan McArthur, (Hon); Bernice McDonald; Ivan McKague (Hon); Kathleen Mc- Pherson; Anna Miller;. Beatrice 'Mof- fat, Murray Mulvey, Edith Penning- ton; Russel Stewart; Lois Thompson (Hon); Ronald Tolton; Roger West (Hon); Wilfred Weiler, James Why- tack, Marjorie Wilkinson; William Gordon Young. FORDWICH Iyla Jane Allan; Calvin Hudson Ashley; Aldyth Bast (Hon); Ivan Campbell; Doris Cober (Hon); Gerald Cullen, (Hon); Elsie David; Walter Robert Demerling; Gregory Duke (Hon)l- Beatrice Gcricke, (Hon); Reita Harding; Scot Keith (Hon); Daniel Lambkin (Hon); Irene Massel; Irene Reichard; Erlma Stewart; Ralph Whitmer. WROXETER Norman Anger, William Brown, Peter Campbell, Stewart Coupland, Earl Edgar, Marie Harris, Wilma Haugh, Nora Jacklin, Gordon Mann, Shirley 'McMichael, Irla Newton, Jean Sangster, Margaret Simmons, Jack Stafford, William Strong, Reita Vit. tie, Mary Will, Fay Wrightson (Hon); Graham Wrightson (Hon); Bonnie Zimmerman, Bandsmen Attending Camp Five members of the 21st. Regq. Band, Wally Haselgrove, Jack Hen- derson, Fred Tueker, Barney Maeln- tyre and Bud Wild, left on Saturday to attend a week's training course for bandsmen at Petawawa. Dance At Royal T. You are welcome at the Royal T on Saturday night for your dancing pleasure front 9.80 to 12. Musk by Wilbee's Orchestra. MOHAVE ARENA ACCEPTS CALL TO WEST HILL CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE PROGRESSES MISSION CIRCLE OF BAPTIST CHURCH Topic Taken By Two Members The Senior Women's Mission Circle of the Baptist Church met on Thurs- day afternoon, June 23rd,, at the home of the president, Mrs, W. Harcourt. After singing the hymn Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult." Mrs. Harcourt led in the opening prayer. The script- ure reading was from Romans 12. Mrs. Rintoul gave a message based on Ps. 91. The hymn "Hark 'tis the Shep- herd's Voice I Hear", was sung, In the introduction of the topic, "The Mission to Lepers", the President told of the inception of the mission in Ire- land some 75 years ago. The work is interdenominational and dual in pur- pose. First, to bring healing to the soul through a knowledge of Christ as Sav- iour and second, to bring relief and healing to sick bodies., The topic was divided into two parts. 1st., The Lan- chow Leprosarium rejoices in God's Mercy." taken by Mrs. Falconer. 2nd., "Showing the Way and Going It", taken by Mrs. Phippen. A solo was sung by Mrs. Rintoul entitled "I shall Know Him." Several participated in a season of prayer for Missions. The meeting closed with the singing of the hymn "Far and Near the Fields arc, Teeming." Lunch was served by the hostess. PROCTOR REUNION AT BRUCE BEACH The Procter family re-union picnic was held Friday, July 1st at the sum- mer cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lloyd, Bruce Beach. About 60 gath- ered for dinner and spent a very en- joyable afternoon in swimming, pad- dling and races, while the older ones enjoyed a social chat. Mr. Chas. Lloyd presided for the election of officers for 1950. which re- sulted as follows: President, Mr. Carl Procter; Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Wes Kerr, Brussels; lunch and sports com- mittees were also appointed. The oldest person present was Miss Eliza Procter, and the youngest Ross Yuill. After lunch, Mr. Stewart Procter proposed a vote of thanks to their hosts for a very pleasant day. Moltke Band At Formosa "The Moltke Band will hold a mus- ical concert at the Palace Garden, For- mosa, on Sunday afternoon, July 10th." COUNCIL DISCUSSES FIRE TRUCK RENTAL Contract Let For Repairing Hose Tower At Fire Hall The Wingham Town Council held its regular meeting on Thursday even- ing with all members present, The following communications were received, Central Mortgage and Housing Cor- poration, advising that the two unused lots were being retufned to the town. The Council accepted these and de- cided that they should be madyinto a small park 'or playground. Mr. Sedgwick of the Dept, of High- ways, re bridges south of the town. Wingham Horticultural Society ap- preciating the yearly grant to carry on their work. Wingham Softball Association, in appreciation of the grant making pos- sible the erection of a new section of grand stand, Dept. of planning and Development: re sub-division of town property. It was decided to prepare a standard by-law in this regard and submit to Council for discussion. County of Huron, advising the Co .ncil that the County rate was 4.50 mills for general purposes and 3.50 mills for Highways and that Wing- ham's assessment was $10,836,28. This is an increase of about $2.000 over last year. A report of the Provincial auditor covering the town' expenditure on roads for the Dept. of Highways. Storm Co., asking that the balance of $1981.29 owing them for sewer construction be paid. This ac- count was ordered to be so paid when the work was reported as satisfactory. A petition was received from the ratepayers in the east 'side of Cathar- ine street between John and Victoria streets for the construction of a side- walk. This was granted and the Clerk instructed to advertise for tenders for this work. The Council instructed the clerk to write Marley Sign Co., advising them of the poor visibility at the cor- ner of William and Victoria Streets, and requesting that their sign be mov- ed back 'from the corner,- A letter from Gordon Bennett, County Agricultural representative, and addressed to the Chamber of Commerce was read advising that a brief was being prepared on conserva- tion this to be presented at a joint meeting of the Counties of Huron. Wellington and Perth at Listowel on Ju4y 20th. The Council expressed its approval of the project. The Finance Committee presented a number of accounts properly certified. These were ordered paid. Coun. Rintoul presented three ten- ders for siding and repairing the hose tower at the Fire Hall. The lowest tender that of Froome Bros., was ac-. cepted. Turnberry Appoints Clerk Coup. Gurney reported that the `A Mr. Geo. Thomson of Bluevale, was cemetery was now in good shape, but appointed Township Clerk by the that a third man was now required, Turnberry Council at their meeting Coun. Carmichael for the Fire Dept. held on Monday. / reported that 4 new helnients had been purchased, 150 feet of new hose had been ordered, and that repairs were necessary on the fire truck. A discussion followed this report on the advisability of allowing the Fire truck to leave town. The cost of up- keep was greater than any rentals re- ceived, and at the same time left the town without adequate fire protection, forward it to Insurance Companies and Municipalities. An application for a building permit to erect a chicken house was refused. The clerk was instructed to write the Ratz Lumber Co,, expressing time appreciation of the Council. for their promptness in replacing the saw mill destroyed by fire. Dance At Whitechurch In the Community Memorial Hall, on Friday, July 8th, to the music of Garnet Farrier's 5-piece orchestras. Admission 50e. Lunch Counter. OF RELIGION WILL CELEBRATE 12th At BRUSSELS The 253rd Anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne will be celebrated in the district at Brussels, on Tuesday, July 12th. After the parade and speeches there will be both ladies and men's softball games. It is expected that it will be one of the largest parades in years and ample accommodation is be- , ing provided. BOWLERS HELD OPENING TOURNEY Twenty-Eight Pairs Entered In Mixed Doubles On Monday The Wingham Bowling Club held its first tournament of the season on Monday evening, when 28 pairs were entered in the Mixed Doubles. Visiting bowlers were present from Lucknow, -Clinton, Seaforth and Listowel. There games of 10 ends each were played, with lunch being served be- -fore the last game. The winners were: first, Miss Alice Reid and Merton Reid, Seaforth, 3 -wins plus 21; second Mrs. A. Solo- mon and W. McCoy, Lucknow, wins plus 15; third, Miss Helen Fair- service and D. Colclough, Clinton, 3 wins plus 12; fourth, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Hobden, 3 wins plus 1; fifth, Mr. -and Mrs. E. R. Harrison, 2 wins plus' 18, aggregate 37. HAMILTON REUNION HELD AT LISTOWEL Orange Church Service Belgrave L.O.U. No. 462 will hold its annual Church service on Sunday, July 10th., at 10.30 am., in the United Church. Rev. W. J, ,Moores will be the speaker. Members from surround- ing lodges are invited. Wm. Brydges, Sec.-Treas. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thompson an- nounce the engagement of their daugh- ter, Helen Aileen, to Mr. John Edwin Siebert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Siebert, of Riverside. The wedding to take place on July 27th, in Brick Un- ited Church, East Wawanosh. The McInnes-Falconer Reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Falconer, on July 1st. On account of Field Day being held at Langside. the attendance at the picnic was down to fifty-three. An enjoyable afternoon was spent by those present, A good ball game was enjoyed by many fol- lowed by a contest, games and races. Races-1-3 years, Jimmy ,McInnes, Wroxeter; Billie Pratt, Walkerton. 4-6 years-Donald Petteplace, Riv- •ersdale, Joey Falconer. Gowanstown. 7-9 years-Marilyn Petteplace, Mar. ilyn Pratt, 10-12 years-Marjorie Petteplace, Cairn McKinnon. Men's race-Elgin McInnes, Wrox- eter; Ladies' Race, Shirley Falconer, Blyth. Grandmother's race. Mrs, Wm, Mc- Innes. Grandfathers race, Mr. John Falcon, .er, Oldest Lady present-Mrs. John Falconer, Caledon. Youngest Child, Graham Falconer, Gowanstown, Largest Family, Mr. and Mrs, Joe Falconer, Gowanstown. Mr. Morley Petteplace. president, called the meeting to order, A letter was read by Mrs. Allie Wellwoodr from Mrs. J. Collins (nee Fanny Mc- Innes), England, telling of the hard,.., ships over there and it was decided by the groups to send a parcel to her and a special collection was taken fdr same. President for 1050, ;Mt, Calvert Falconer; Vice-President, Elgin Mc- Innes; Sec.-TreaS., Mrs, Witt. Mein- nes. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Merin-kg in- ited the picnic; people to come to Gor- , tie, July 1st, 1950. McINNES-FALCONER, FAMILY REUNION Frame Work Erected Last Week By VoluntO.ry Labour The Belgrave Community Athletic Association are making good progress on their Arena. More titan fifty men gathered Wednesday and Thursday of last week and erected the frame work which consisted of 21 arches, all the labour being voluntary. In addition to the ice surface of 52 by 140 ft, the building will include a branch of the Huron County Library Library, Dressing Rooms. Kitchen, and the East Wawanosh Council Chambers. / Too much credit cannot be given to the people of this little community and the surrounding district who, without the aid of Service Clubs or other organizations have undertaken this project, They are giving freely of their money, labor and materials. Too much credit cannot be given to the entire Building Committee, who under the capable leadership of their Chairman, George Cook, are doing a splendid job. It is planned to have the Arena completed by early fall. In addition to the Arena there will also be a Park in which will be included a Baseball Diamond and a Swimming Pool. Plans are already under Way for the plant- ing of trees, considerable work has already been done in the levelling of the grounds. A well has been drilled to a depth of 96 Uet, The building is being financed through public donations in addition to funds raised by the Association at their dances held every other Friday night. The township of East Wawa- nosh have made a grant of $1,000 and the Township of Morris, $300.00. A grant of 25% of the cost of the build- ing has been assured by the Ontario Government. The Dominion Govern- ment has ruled thas ,donations to - this cause will be exempt from Income Tax. The cost of thiS Community Center will be in the nejgolibourhood of $12,- 000.00 and all doliationS. 'of monies, materials and labor will be acknowled- ged through the press from time to time until the building is completed. Donations will be received by the Treasurer, L. Vannan, Belgrave, Ont. List of Officers of Belgrave Com- munity Athletic Association Bldg. Committee: Abner Nethery President. C. W. Hanna, Past President; Ross Robinson, Secretary; L. Vannan, Tre- asurer; Geo. Cook, Chairman of the Building Com., C. R. Couites, Chair- man of Finance Cont.. Richard Proc- ter, Chairman of Publicity Coin. The Board of Trustees, George Cook, C. R. Coultes, C. H. Wade, Mrs, Stewart Procter and George Johnston. Two members of East Wawanosh Council are to be appointed to the board of Trustees each year. List Of Contributors George Cook, $100; Rev. W. J. Moores, $10.00; Garner Nicholson, $50.00; Women's Institute, $125.00; George Johnston, $20.00; C. W. Han- na, $50.00; Clarence Wade, $50.00; C. R. Coultes. $200.00, donation of land; A. Biernan, $10.00; Telford' Cook, $5.00; Norman Shiels, Jr., $10.; David Deacon, $10.00; Belgrave Com- munity Athletic Assoc., $1830.00, pro- ceeds of dances. Gord. Pengally, $20.; Alex McBurney, $10.00; Jack Mc- Burney, $10.00; jack Taylor, $5.00; Abner Nethery, $25.00; Albert Cool- tes, $25.00; Morris Township grant, $300.00; East Wawanosh Township. $500,00 grant; L. Vannan, $25.00; J. MacTavish, 50 cents; Leslie Bolt, $2,5.; Mrs. H. T. Perdue, $5,00; Bruce Scott, $10,00; Norman Cook, $20.00; W. L. Scott. $5.00; Harry A. Jones, $5.00; Calvin Robinson, $10.00; Harry Adams $204,50; Watson Bros., $10,00; Dustan Beecroft, $25,00; C. H, Wade $36,00 Proceeds guessing contest; Ross Rob- inson, $14,00; Wm. Brydges, $20,00; Marvin McDowell. $10,00; Mrs. Burl Cruickshank $5,00; F. L Davidson. $50,06; Jesse Wheeler $38,25; Herb Wheeler, $48.35; CKNX Radio Stat- ion, $50.00; Wm, Stubbs, $25.00; A. Wingham Friend, $25,00; Cooper Nethery, $10,00; Roy MeSween $25.; Carl Procter, $5.00; Stewart Procter, $15.00; Belgrave Community Athletic Assoc., $183,46; proceeds catering for banquet; R, H. Coultes, $50.00; R. J. McRenzie, $18.99; Mrs. t,. Vannati, $77.52, proceeds of Euchre parties; George Radford, $55.00; H. MeClen- aghan, $25.00; Win. Bell, $2.00; Alva McDowell, $5.00; Elwyn Taylor $5.00; C. Smith, $10.00; George Jordan, $50.; Thos, Smith, $2.00; 5. Walsh. $20.00; J. D. Anderson, $50.00; Robert Hig- gins, $10,00; L. Jamieson $20.00; Dan Hallahan $10.00; C. M. Purdon, $10.; Jack Wilson, $10.00; Joseph Miller, $10.00; Mrs, J. Cameron, 50 cents; Miss Edith Procter, $5.00; Wm, Black, $2.00; Mrs. Lillie Cole, $1.00; A friend, $5.00; De. H, F. Kirkby $5.00; George Mr. and Mrs. S. Henning of New Jersey, and Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Hen- ning of Detroit, Mich., were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs, H. C. Mac- Lean. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Amos of Port Credit, were guests of Mrs, D. Hamil- ton and Mrs. M. Dodds over the holi- day week-end and all four visited in Fordwich on Saturday with Mr, and Mrs. John Preston. and Mrs, Preston's father, Mr. Frank Fleuty, who recent- ly arrived on a visit from Enfield, England, Martin, $10.00; Fred Cook, $30.00; Allan Dunbar, $10.00; Howard Wil- kinson, $25.00. Value of logs donated: James Cott- tes, $18.08; George Carter, $8.88; John Taylor, $34.20; John Currie, $6.- 48; George Coultes, $24.56; Mrs. A. Perdue, $13.84; Norman Cottltes, $17.44; David Deacon, $17.52; H. Blair, $13.16; Chris Nethery, $21.68; L. James, $14.84; 'Sam Pletch, $5,00; Earl Anderson, $8.96; C. H. Wade, $5.76; H. Resting, $12.28; Stewart Cloakey, $14.64; Joseph Holmes, $14,- 84; Harry Goll, $34,36; James Coultes 812,12; Robert Coultes, $45.02; Win. Brydges $11,86; Abner Nethery, $18.- 96. *From Canvas $320.00; Total, $5,618,80. *Individual names will be acknow- ledged when received front canvassers. Rev. W, S. Sutherland, minister of Chalmer's Presbyterian Church, Whitechurch, Calvin and Langside, has accepted a call to Melville Church, West Hill, on the outskirts of Tor- onto, Mr, Sutherland will preach his farewell sermon on Sunday, August 21st. Dr. C. H. MacDonald of Luck- now, has been appointed interim mod- erator. HANNA DOUBLES NEXT WEDNESDAY: The Wingham Lawn Bowling Club will hold the sixth annual Doubles competition for time John W. Hannao trophy on Wednesday, July 13th. There will be three 15-end games with play starting at 1,30 p.m., D.S.T. The greens have been put in eicellent condition and are considered among the finest in Western Ontario, LIGHTNING STRIKES BARN NEAR BENNIE Wingham and Blyth Firemen Respond To Call WON CHECKER CHAMPIONSHIP Hamilton Checker Championship was won this year by Albert E. Neth- ery, a former resident of this district, in a strenuous battle of twelve strong- ly contested games with Henry Dew- ar, a former champion./In the first half of the final, Dewar wort by 3 games to 2 with 3 drawn games, but in the second half Nethery came bacic to win 1 game to 0 and 3 drawn gam- es. Since the tourney was played on the double knockout system and hav- ing already beaten H. Dewar in the 6th round, Mr. Nethery was the only player out of 18 strong contenders who had not been beaten twice, " With -fie -eharripion. goes the beautiful Kingsland Memorial Trophy which the winner holds for 1949. The champion played 9 matches, winning 8 and losing it. In a total of 40 games played he won 16, lost 6, with 18 gam- es being drawn. Playing considerably good checkers throughout the tournament, Mr. Neth- ery justly earned the title of Checker Champion of Hamilton for 1949. Two fire departments, a volunteer bucket brigade, and heavy rain com- bined Wednesday night to save a barn. on the farm of Gordon Walsh, one mile south of Belgrave, as a severe electrical storm lashed this distritc, The blaze was attributed to lightning. Firemen from Wingham and Blyth. responded immediately to the call for help. The Wingham group fought the fire from the interior of the large structure while the Blyth brigade and volunteers centred their efforts on the outside. The bucket brigade carried water through the rain and passed it to volunteers astride the roof. / Damage to the barn was confined mainly to the roof. Protect your drapes and add beauty to your home with awnings, striped or plain material. Estimates and instal- lation free at Warren House, agent for Fergus Awning Co. Bowlers In Prize Money Four rinks of Wingham Bowlers took in the Merchants and Manufac- turers treble tournament at Hanover on Wednesday, all rinks getting in the prize money. At Goderich on July The Council were of the opinion that 1st., two pairs attended the Goderich a second truck should be purchased doubles, J. F. Murray and E. J. Nash with the neighbouring municipality winning fifth prize. contributing to the cost, The commit- tee was instructed to draft a letter and The annual reunion of the Edgar family was held on Saturday. July 2nd in Wroxeter Park. Over 100 register- ed and a„ family tree prepared by the president, Mrs. Chas. Johnson, Blyth, was of much interest. Sports were carried out with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse. of Belgrave, and. Mr. and Mrs. Allister Green, of Wingham, charge. Prizes were given to all children un- der four years of age and to the fol- lowing whiners; 4 to 5' years, Roth Edgar, Brian Ireland; 6 to 7, Faye Ed- gar, Sandra Ireland; 8 to 10, Kenneth Potter; 11 to 15, Helen Potter, Donald Freeman; unmarried women, Marjorie Edgar; unmarried men, Maitland Ed- gar; married women, Mrs. Don Ire- land;, married men, Lloyd Jacques; bean guessing contest, Ed. Palmer; soda biscuit race, Mrs. Elmer Potter; backward race, David Ireland; hopping race, Kenneth Potter. A peanut scram- ble caused a great deal of cominotion along with several other attractions, and horse- The Western University School of shoes. t men enjoyed tossing he Religion convened on Monday, July After a picnic supper the president th. About 40 ministers from the Lou- spoke briefly .and prizes were award- don .area are in attendance, Huron ed to the oldest person present, Mr. Presbytery of the United Church is Robt. Ireland, Teeswatee, to the represented by six of its members: youngest, Dianne Schultz, Kincardine, Rev. Stuart Miner of Fordwich, Rev, two months old, and to the couple E. Cronhielm, Wroxeter; Rev, W. coming the farthest, Mr. and Mrs, A. Beecroft, Wingham; Rev. S. E. Chas. Edgar, Aurora. Hayward, Bentaler; Rev. Harold During the business period, Mr. Day Snell, Exeter, and Rev. Gordon Weir, id Ireland, Teeswater, was appointed Centralia. the new president for 1950; see'y-treal, Lectures are given by Dr. Slater of Mrs. Tom Edgar, Gorrie, and sports Hume College, Dr. RreWing, Moder- tortintittee, Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Pot- ator of the General Council of the Un- ter, Holesville and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd ited Church, and Dr, rilan of Kilo, Jacques, Ginnie, when the re-unioti is College, to be held July 1st, in Teeswater Park, SCHOOL EDGAR REUNION HELD SATURDAY ,stAi • t •