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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1933-09-14, Page 1• Single Copies Five Cents ARENA UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Since the ratepayers of .the town turned down the Arena bay -Law the shareholders have held a few meet- ings to decide what would be best to do for the coming year. After wucla consideration it was decided to operate under a new system for one year at least. Mr, Herbert Campbell was chosen as Manager and he will have full con- trol of all activities held in the Arena for the coming. year. It is 11/Ir., Camp- bell's intention to have a committee work with him and it is up to the citizens to give Mr. Campbell and his committee every co-operation pos- sible as theyact without remttera- tlon, Much depends on the successful op ,ea'ation of the Arena for the coming . season. With proper co-operation there is no doubt but the Arena can be put over the top and if this is accomplished, and -we believe it will, the directors and shareholders will leave an incentive to do everything possible .to hold the Arena here for the future.' Let .everybody, old and young, do their part and join in the activities that will take place in the Arena, OBITUARY John James McManus The death of John James McManus occurred at his 'home in Powasson on Wednesday, Sept 6th, in his 68th year. He was the son of the late Mr. .and Mrs. Andrew McManus, and was born two and one-half miles."east of Lucknow in the Township of Kin- is loss. About 35 years ago he, mored to Wingham and worked at his trade ..as c arpenter until about 20 years ago when he went to Powasson where he has since operated a sash ' and door factory. He was twice married, his first wife being Jean McKenzie,, of Teeswater, a sister of -Jessie and Alex. McKen- ziei' of :Teeswater.' About .12 years :ago he married Mrs. Maude of Pow- asson, who survives him, Surviving him besides his widow is one dau- ghter, Mrs. G. McDonald, of 'Pow- asson, and two cousins, Mr. George Wraith of town, and Mrs. W. J, Scott of Langside. The funeral was held, from the Un- ited Church, Powasson, Friday after- noon. Interment" tool: place in Pow- asson - asson Cemetery. INGHAM'S GARAGE DESTROYED BY FIRE SHORT SESSION'' 'A midnight fire on Tuesday night Notice of Motion Given to Recind wrecked Ingham's Garage ori Joseph- . Meat By -Law ine St, about 11,45. George .Fowler With Which is Amalgamated The Garr a Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1933 !COUNCIL HOLDS was driving toward home along tl Diagonal road when he saw stroke the garage, He immediately turne in an alarm and by the tune the fir men got there, flames were belchin from the roof just back of the o flee, Three lines of hose vvere las and even then it was about an ho before the flames were under contro but about 2 aan,' the' fire was com pletely extinguished. It is difficult to estimate the ex tent of the damage. There are sev holes'burned in the, roof an there is little of the inside wood woi which is not scorched.or.burned. Th walls of the. building are made o cement and, no doubt, this saved Ih building from burning to the ground Some tires'that were in the offic were saved, but a large quantity o tires were storedover the'office and these were destroyed and the burn- ing of this rabbet made it impossible for the firemen to. extinguish the fire Mr. Ingham had considerable mach- inery in the building, including a vul- canizing plant and it is feared the heat and fire; has ruined them. Mr. Ingham is at. a loss` to know how the fire started as he had .left the garage only three-quarters of an hour before the alarm. sounded. When the siren screeched he looked out the window of his home ,and not seeing flames went' back to bed, only to be phoned; about one half hour later that the fire was at his garage, ,The loss partly covered by insurance. to The regular meeting of the Town at Council was held in the Conneil d Chamber on Monday evening, All the e- members were present, His Worship g Mayor Willis occupied the chair. f- The minutes of the last -regular d meeting were read And approved: ur A letter was read from Dr. R. C. 1 Redmond on' behalf of the Chautau- - qua Committee requesting Council that they grant the use of the Town x- Hall Free for the afternoons and•ev- v- enings of .Sept.' 29, 30, and Oct. 2nd d .anal 3rd, on which days the Chautau- k qua 'programs will be given here,' The e letter was filed. f A communication Q was read from. e the Canadian Fire Underwriters' As- . sociation which had been received by e Mr. Cosens. They stated that the as f; sociation had so far never objected to fire equipment leaving a town to assist in- outside fires but that taking equipment to an outside fire that could not be used was useless and at all times the town should leave behind sufficient, equipment and men to give local property -owners proper fire protection. It was decided by Council that the fire hose should not leave town as it would be of no use without hydrant service. A communication was "received from the Board of the Wingham General Hospital which stated that in the event of the Hospital ceasing to operate or becoming defunct the X - Ray equipment at the Hospital' which Bargain Sale of all wool Satin bound Blan lets. $4,50 value for $2.95 at Isard's Coming to Wingham Dr, George Boyd, the , eminent Chiropodist and.Foot Specialist, will be at Greer's Shoe Store all day, Thursday, September 28th, Bowled at Goderich Three local pairs attended a twi- light of Doubles on'the Goderich. Bowling Green Monday night. Wal- ly Miller and Alex. Crawford won third prize with 3 wins and a plus of 20. They were tied with a Hensall pair' for second but lost out in the play-off. Art Wilson and D. Rae, al- so C. P. Smith and Rev. Pollock, fail- ed to place. Child Fell into Deep Well Dorothy, the 4 -year-old daughter of Mr, and Mrs, John McGee, Blyth, a granddaughter of Mr., and Mrs.. W. H. Haney, of town, was playing with the. pump near the house when' the vdbration loosened' the pump, causing the platform .to give way, `plunging the child into 'the 40 -foot well, For- tunately there was very little water at the bottom. -The frantic mothne; gave the alarm to the telephone op erator, who in turn notified a number of business men: In a few- minutes rescuers were on the scene, and Mr. E, Munro was lowered into the well, 'Thelittlegirl was brought up safely, suffering only a few tninor bruises. News Relief Works Wonders it for Stomach Sufferers Bisn to R ex is a new antacid treat- ment reat ment that is bringing welcome re- lief to people Who p 1? w have suffered for years from the agonies of aeid g stom- ach, It acts four ways to 'give this relief, Neutralizes . excess acid; re- lieves the stomach of as soothes gas; the irritated membranes; and aids di- gestion of foods most likely to, fer- ment, It is sold on1 @tt ,Ra all Dr. Y X ug Stores, Go r to 1Vxcl�,ibbot t,s lZ.exali Drug Store todayacid ask for Bin - s is Rex, Bi package Big la z ge Fot• 7Gc, LOCAL STUDENT 'WINS SCHOLARSHIP Jean Webster, West 'V s Wawanosh, a pupil of the local High School, was successful in winning a scholarship awarded by the University of Wes- tern Ontario. This scholarship was a proficiency schol ship for the highest standing in six 'papers of ...he Upper School work, It:has a cash value of $50 and two years' free tui- tion at Western University. Observation Bee Hive Display -- Live Live Bees at work, showing how our pure white clover honey is made. See display in Rech Front Grocery Win- dow. Mixed Doubles at Mount Forest Mr.: and Mrs. O. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mason attended the Twilight of Mixed Doubles at Mount Forest on Monday night but failed to get in the m`�qhey, Spoke in Local Churches Rev. F. R. Allnutt, B.D., represen- tative of the Upper Canada Bible So- ciety; spoke in the interests of that. society in the local churches on Sun- day. In the. morning he spoke' in John St, Baptist Church and' the United' Church. In the evening he addressed the ' congregations of St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church and St, , Paul's Anglican Church. A canvas for don- ations to this society will be made shortly and Mr. George Gorman ' of Wingham, has been appointed collec- tor for Wingltam and district. MARK 25th WED- DING ANNIVE RSARY On Saturday, September 9th, Mr. and Mrs. Jno.'T. Blake entertained about sixty-five of their immediate relatives onythe occasion of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The bride wore the weddinggown in. which shee,was,harried at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Robt, Hasty, sixth concession, Ashfield, by the Rev: W, A: Smith, and carrying a bouquet of twenty-five Butterfly roses, entered the parlor to the strains , of Lohengrin's Wedding March, played by their daughter, Bernice. Following the anniversary ceremony the guests partook of a dainty luncheon. The presents of silver testified. to the esteem of their friends who at- tended from Ashfield, Dungannon, Lucknow; Clinton, Sarnia, London and Walkerton, With the exception of Dr. M. R. Blake' of Winnipeg, 1V p g, Irs. W. Hoff- man, Dunnville, and Mr, Win, Hasty, Dungatinoni, the family circle ' .a complete, ' Letters s an •tel`', d egrams of congratu- lations on r�ltrt- lations were received during the day ft;om 'many frietada, was supplied by the ..Chamber .of Commerce and the Ladies' Auxiliary to the General Hospital, would be- come the property of the town. This letter was filed. The Finance Committee, reported a number of accounts and recommend- ed payment: Moved by Couns. El- liott and Wilkinson, that the report of •Finance Com. be adopted and that the uncertified accounts be paid when properly certified.. • Coun.. Davidson reported for the Street Committee. He stated that the sidewalk in front of the Post Office had been repaired and drains placed Minder the driveways, He,also report- ed that the drain on Patricia street between Centre and . Josephine had been laid and gravel' placed . over it and a catch basin installed. This was a great improvement over the deep 'ditches that were there before this. work was undertaken. He stated that a quantity of calcium chloride was on hand and would be used_ on the streets. He reported that this form' of dust layer was giving very good satisfaction this year. Thee placing of a street light was brought up by Coun. Gilmour, but as Council had. decided previously not to place any more street. lights, nothing was clone re .this matter. The Mayor brought up the matter of having transients cut wood for meals .supplied, as many . towns use this system. Council decided that they would not adopt this .plan. The Mayor stated he had received a complaint that the Meat By -Law was not being enforced. After. Coun- cil had considerable discussion re this by-law Coun, Elliott gave notice of motion that he would introduce a by- law at' the next' meeting to recind the meat by-law, Conn. Hanna gave notice of 'motion that he would introduce a motion at. the next meeting of council to change the present dance by-law. Council' discussed tssed the arrears of. taxes,andpressure will. be brought g to bear on those who are in arrears of taxes. Patterns Chatelaine and Simplicity Patterns 15c at Isard's, Always in stock, Fall Fair Metnbershi Tickets P A pair of'$7.50' Heel Hugger er Shoes gg Free to the Lady or Gent'selling the most Fall Fair Membership Tickets. Winners must sell 15 or more tickets. Secure your tickets at Greer's Shoe Store. Lady Bowlers at Lucknow Two rinks of lady bowlers attend- ed the Lucknow Annual Ladies' Bowling Tt3urnament last Thursday afternoon. One, rink, Mrs. W. 'iian- wyck,, Mrs, Geer; Mrs, C. Ar - I, } aper age, Masi. hV.: Hart[soit, skip, won third prize. The other rink, Mrs. D, Geddes, Mrs, D. Rae,Mrs, John- ston, M.Jo n. ston, Mrs. A. Taylor, skip, failed to get in the prize list. CHAUTAUQUA HERE SEPT. 29, 30, OCT. 2, 3 The daily 'programme that will be presented here Sept. 29, 30 and Oct, 2nd and 3rd, is very attractive indeed. The high-class entertainment present- ed ;by Canadian Chautauquas has for some years been appreciated by the public here, but each year the com- mittee of guarantors have had a de- ficit to meet: This year the program will be pre- sented in the Town Hall and the com- mittee are anxious that they again receive the co-operation of the public. Last year :the deficit .was unusually large and the,, re -occurrence of this deficit would i1most force the com- mittee to cease' bringing this valuable entertainment back another year. You will be canvassed for season tickets; Your, co-operation will be greatly appreciated, LUCKNOW TEAM LAKESIDE CHAMPIONS Lucknow won the Championship of the Lakeside League by defeating Kincardine two straight games, Last Thursday in Kincardine they wonby the narrow margin of 5 to. 4, but on Monday in Lucknow won. by 9 - 4 Lucknow held the lead in the league throughout the entire schedule, los- ing but one game, to Wingham and were favored to win over, last year's champions, although n'iany were of the opinion " that Kincardine would again win the play-offs with Cox, their youthful twirler, on the mound: Lucknow always have an ace in the hole' with "Gordy" Irwin on the mound, and .he pitched stellar ball during the play-offs. Public Meeti'r'ig A" meeting of Public School sup- porters! will be held in the Town Hall in Wingham.,; on Wednesday, Sept, 20th, at 8 pan, - W. H. Dawson, of Iroquois Falls; 4nd the Rev. Gordon McPherson, of Listowel, will address the meeting, ' Every person interest- ed in our public schools is cordially invited. WINGHAM LOSES PIONEER CITIZEN John A. MacLean Passes After Four Years' Illness Wingham has lost one of. her pion- eers and prominent business ,nen in the passing of John Alexander Mac- Lean ao Lean on Tuesday evening. Four years ago Mr. MacLean was forced to give up active participation in his business due to heart trouble. Three years ago he suffered an attack which confined him to his home and since that time he has been about but very `little. About six weeks ago- he was confin- ed to his bed and gradually became weaker until death brought relief. In 1861 he was born in Goderich and, after a brief stay there, he and his mother returned to the Homestead in Kinloss and when he was 5 years old he moved with his parents to Wingham. After, attending school here he entered into the lumbering business with his father, forming the ,partnership of MacLean and'.Son o - , P erating a lumber business in Lower Wingham,-whicla they purchased from the late A. Fisher. I 1885 they' - n per chased the Scott and Bell lumber business which was situated just north of where the C,N,R . now cross- es Josephine St., operating both these P „ mills until 1890 when the mill in Lower Wingham was torn down. The sante year theypurchased the p d John Anderson mill east of tare, C.N.R, sta- tion which mill is still in operation by the family,' Mr, Maclean's business interests were many and varied. For the last thirty-two years he has operated his coal and wood:business in connection with his planing mill and lumber bus- iness, and during these years has been actively connected with the Western Foundry Co., of which he was, at the time of his death, President. He was also President of the Uai n z o Furni- ture Co,, at the tune of its disposal to the Canada Furniture Co. Mr, MacLean never lost his love of the farm and during recent years operat- ed 400 acres of land. I -le always took an active interest itt the welfare of the town,serving s ry yg for some years on the Council High , gl School Board . Board of the Wing - ham General Hospttai, a director of the Arena Co. and years ago vas' :President of the Witighatti' Turf.. (Continued opt ;Page rote) WILL LECTURE HERE AND AT GORRIE STEVEN A. AND . MRS. HABOU°SH Who. will give an all 'talking mus- ical Travelogue "The Seven Wonders of Jerusalem" and (ra.lilee."' with tno- tion pictures in the Wingham United Church Monday, Sept, 18th, and in the Gorrie United Church, Tuesday Sept. 19th. Mr. Haboush, a. native ,Galilean, will - tell the story'of his !shepherd life Sunday morning, Sept: 17th, in the Wingham. United Church and on Sunday afternoon in Gorrie ,. United Church. LOCAL BOY GETS SUS- PENDED' SENTENCE A local young man got himself' into difficulties late Sunday evening: when he.broke into or tried to break into several stores. Mitchell's Meat Mar-' kat` was entered, as was Gibson's Bak- ery but only a few cents was taken. A forced entry ii to the Selrite Store and O1ver's Grocery store was unsuc- cessful, but some damage was done to the rear entrances. The lad was arrested almost at once and appeared before Magistrate Reid at Goderich Monday afternoon and was given a. year's suspended sentence and he will also Have to pay the costs. CITY MISSION A very profitable evening was en- joyed by all who attended the Young People's service at the Wingham City Mission on September 5th, the occasion being a visit from the Young People of the Listowel City Mission. A very interesting musical program was given composed of selections by the orchestra, musical duets on guit- ars, a violin duet, special singing, be- sides old time gospel songs, by the congregation. , The topic was take by Miss M. Tindall, "Our Responsibility to the. Unsaved," was ably Handled and pro- fitable to all. Open Aid Dance at S. S. No. 9, E. Wawanosh on. Friday evening. Jitney Dancing. Fell Down Stairs Last Thursday afternoon Miss A. M. Isard had the misfortune to fall down the stairs itt her brother's store. She was at the top of the stairs and in some manner lost her balance and fell down the stairs to the landing striking her head against ' an iron form on which a coat was displayed.. Her head was cut and she was badly btruised and shaken up, Mr, H. E. Isard was in Toronto at the time of the accident so she was taken to the home of her brother, James, later be- ing taken to her home on John St,, where she will be confined for a week or two. Goforth Mission Band The first autumn meeting of the Goforth Mission Band of :St. And- rew's Presbyterian Church was held Friday evening at the home of Mrs, H. F. McGee. Following the usual opening exercises the Scripture read- ing was taken by Miss Ella Rae and a business session held, It was 'de- cided to hold the meetings on the first Thursday of each month in fut- ure instead of Friday. Plans were• tnade to make a layette during the winter nnonths. The next meeting will be the Thank -offering meeting. The topic "The Chinese its Canada" was taken by Miss Catheti e Pry ?l Y a,n d 'tvas most interesting atttl very 'ori- st' ,eti za ve: The meeting closed with the singing of a hymn and Mrs, T. Currie leadin r. g in praye ,after which a social half hour was enjoyed. WINGHAM FALL FAIR OCTOBER 1.Oth, lith The Prize Lists for the Wingham g Fall Fair are now being prepared and will be ready for distribution the end of this week or earl next - e�.t week. Wingham Fair has always been noted for the prizes they award and the Special Prize List this year is also again very attractive. Plan now to make entries at the Fair. Copies of the List may be secured from Mr." W. J. Greer, the Secretary, Overalls, Smocks and Work Shirts Best makes at Isard's. Big stock and big value. No increase in prices. Bowled! at Stratford On Wednesday evening of last week three rinks took in the Merch- ants' Bowling Tournament at Strat- ford. Seventy-eight rinks took part in this tourney for which there were 50 sets of prizes donated by the 'mer- chants and manufacturers ' of Strat- ford. The Mitchell and St. Marys greens were used to accommodate this large entry. As it rained very heavily only two twelve -end games were played instead of three, and the plus was 12. 5th prize was . won by YT. McCool, C. Armitage, O. Thomp- son and J. Mason, 2 wins and a pins of 15. 'Gth prize was won by Capt. Adams, Rev. Pollock, W. Miller and Alex. Crawford, 2 wins and a plus of 14. The other local entry, W. Camp- bell, Ed, Harrison, M. Telfer, D. Rae had one win and a plus of 8, and they also received a prize. SHOOTS WIFE, THEN HIMSELF Murder and suicide that arose out of a dance hall quarrel, has left pret- ty little Shirley McGillivray, three, without parents. Her father killed the child's mother with a single re- volver shot early Saturday, then took his own life with the sante weapon, Meeting her husband for the first time in several months in the danc- ing pavilion at Inverhuron Beach, Mrs. McGillivray, 24, refused his in- vitation to dance. .She was shot an hour later on the veranda of her mo- ther's summer home only 100 yards away from the dance' hall, and died before she could be taken to a doc- tor, McGillivray, a war veteran, 42 years old, police said, became infur- iated at his estranged wife's refusal to dance -it him, W h ht n They said 'he walked from the pavilion to his mo- ther-in-law's home, waited for Mrs. McGillivray's return on the veranda and killed her after a brief quarrel. The couple, married five years ago, had 'not lived together for several months, An all-ni ht search. was made for o McGillivray after his wife slumped to the veranda steps with a bullet in her heart. 'Police believed the scion of one of truce County's best-known families had escaped in a ear; But at daybreak his body was found < a short distance from .his ,another -in- law's home. Subscriptions $2,00 Per Y BOWLED WELL IN GLOBE DOUBLES Wally Miller and Alex. Crawford took part in the Annual Globe Scotclz Doubles at Toronto on Thursday and• Friday last week. Although they did. not ge"'t in the money they did ex- ceedingly .tell, 'winning four ganies. If they had won their fifth game: they would have been in the semi-finals. In their first game they worn ;Front Earlswortli Club, Toronto 23-6, In their second gale they won from Perry and Manndell of Mount For- est 20-18, They beat a pair from the Windermere Club 18-1.0 in the third round and: a Waterloo pair 17-13 in, the fourth round, In the fifth rotid. they were defeated by 17-13 by a pair front. Hamilton Dufferin Club. The winners were, J. Vance and W. McDonald, of Tilsonburg. WEDDINGS Scott - Agar The Wingham United Parsonage was the scene of a quiet wedding ear- ly Monday -morning, Sept. llth, hien Clara Beatrice, daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. David Agar, .Morris, was united in marriage to Wzn. John Tupper Scott, of Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs: Thomas Scott rof Wingham, by the Rev. 'L. H. Currie. Following a wed- ding trip to Philadelphia they will: take up residence on the groom's farm in Morris. Wheeler - Johnston On Saturday morning at 11 a.tn, at the parsonage of the Wingham United Church the marriage of Pearl, daughter of. Mr, and Mrs. Johnston of Morris to Arthur 'Alfred Wheel- er, son of Mr. and Mrs, P. Wheeler, of Harriston, was soleinnized by the Rev. L. H. Currie. Following the ceremony the young couple left for Hamilton where they will reside. Jones - Gilmour At 10 o'clock Saturday morning he marriage of Catherine Elizabeth aughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Gil - our, to Mr. Leslie Jones, of Tor- onto, was solemnized at the United hurch Manse by the Rev. L. H. urrie. The bride was charmingly ttired in a gown of blue sill.: crepe ith matching accessories. Following e ceremony a' reception and lunch - on was held at the 'home of the ride's ' parents, Minnie Street, at. vhich thirty guests were present, The ception and dining rooms were at - actively decorated, with pink and white flowers. The bride and groom ft on the afternoon C.N.R. train for 1 trip to Montreal, the bride wearing blue crepe satin dress with white innings, On • their > return from ontreal they will reside in Toronto Baker - Bower The home of Mr. and Mrs, Thos, ower, Alice St., was the scene of quiet but pretty wedding at 12 clock noon on Saturday, when their ungest daughter; Georgina Margar was united in marriage to James Baker of Belleville, son of Mrs. d the late James Baker of Lake - e. Rev. L. H. Currie performed e marriage ceremony. The bride, weed in a white }ace dress and rrying a shower bouquet of roses d lily of the valley, . was given in: Triage by laer father. Following e ceremony a wedding luncheon s served to the guests, immediate atives, The •Happy couple left on motor trip through Eastern Ontario bride travellingin a grey tweed t with back trimming and access- s to match. On their 'return they I reside in Belleville. d C C a w th e b w re tr le a a tr M B' a o' yo et, L. an sid th go ca an ma th wa rel a t the sui ori wil Goderich Pair Next Week Visit Goderich_ Exhibition, Tuesday and Wednesday,' Sept. 19 and 20, Spe- cial program pe-cial'progratn Tuesday evening, Wed- nesday afternoon prograin, includes 2 harness races, two running races, vaudeville program,' etc, Admission 25c. LOCAL COMPANY TO START TRAINING' Huron Regiment annual a inual training will commence this week. The local company, 11, Company, will conitnett~ ce on Thursday night with Major E, A. Corbett, of '.Fordwich, a9 i.nstuc- tor, The i3attalion Signalling n Sectio will also commence training tuider Lieut, lt, S, 5 About Ab . Hetherin ton2 Hetherington. all ranks, will receive instruction ilei e. t li li't' c , s tta,ihon Inspection will be held in Clinton «tbottt Oetober, 13th, •