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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1935-09-05, Page 7Al HOWICK COUNCIL Fordwich, August 21, 1935 Council met in the United Church Hall, according to adjournment, mem- bers were all present. The Reeve in the chair. Minutes of last regular meeting were read and on motion of Weir and Lovell were adopted. Moved by Lovell and Toner that a grant of $20.00 be given Clifford Ag- ricultural: Society, this grant to be for 1934 and 1935. Carried. Moved by Lovell and Toner that the Council of the Township of Flow - .ick hereby request the Hydro Electric Power Commission to erect one light on Anri. Street west, one light at the •corner of Ann and Mauretta streets. Wroxeter. A petition for said lights having been received by the Council. 'Cost of same to be charged to the area formerly known as the Village of Wroxeter. Carried. Moved by Lovell and Baker that a grant of $15.00 be given Lakelet Pub- lic Library. Carried. Moved by Toner and Weir that 'Gorden Gibson be awarded the con- tract to erect a cement culvert oppo- site Lot 27, Concession 10, at $6.50 .per cubic yard, the necessary excava- tion to be $1.00 per yard. The Con- tractor to furnish all material. Car- ried. Moved by Toner and Weir that the following bills be paid: Isaac Gamble, ;.part, salary as Clerk $35.00; Peter Mil- ligan, cleaning dump on road $3.00; Mun. World, 1935 Statutes $2.00, sup- plies for tax collection $2.06; Treas. 'Co. Huron, Hospital expenses for Rose Rumple $10.50; Fred Mahood, sheep killed by dogs $'7.00; R. J. San- derson, sheep killed by dogs $6.00; Lakelet Library Br., grant $15.00; Jas. Walkom, bal. salary as Collector, E. Div. 1934, postage, etc. $30.00; Unit- -ed Church, Fordwich, rent of hall $1.- •50; Archie Roberts, printing note - heads, etc. $3.50; J. H. Rogers, post- age and excise. $9.00; L. N. Whitley, M.D., consultation and trip to Hensall with T. Ellis $12.00; Archie Roberts, part printing contract 1935 $100.00; W, C. King, bal, salary as Collector, W ,Div, 1934, postage, etc., $75.00; Treas. Co. Huron, Taxes on Lot 15, Con, 7 for 1933 ,$43.51; J. R. Riddell, M.D., consultation and operation for Mrs. Heipel $50.00; L B. Miller, M. D., medical services for Miss Haber - lee $14.00; Relief $52.25. Road Expenditures :Harvey Wright, shovelling $3.50; Melvin Finlay, spreading $3.50; Har- vey Gibson, dragging and repair to culvert $5.25; Carman Bride, gravel 24 yds., $3,60; Stanley Forster, cut- ting weeds $1.75; Wellington Har- grave, cutting weeds $2.90; Oliver Stewart, cutting weeds $1.75; Frank King, cutting weeds $1.75; W. Young, •cutting weeds $1.05; Walter Reddon, -cutting weeds $5,60; Ross Bayliss, •dragging, culvert and weeds $13.00; Frank Coles, weeds $5.65; R. F. Ed- gar, Supt. salary $20.80; John Mont- gomery, cutting weeds $12.25; James Porterfield, cutting weeds $2.80; Thos. Porterfield, cutting weeds $1,90; Co. 'Huron, gravelling $332.91; Norman Harding, wire fence $8.00; James Douglas, wire fence $6.40; Harvey McDermitt, gravelling $3.50; Thos. McClement, cutting weeds $2.10; T. Reid, cutting weeds, $7.00; Harold Doig, cutting weeds $3.50; Co, Huron, tar on streets, Fordwich $195.50; Jno, Frew, raking stones $7,00; H. East - Man, raking stones $3.60; lames Wal- koni, raking stottes $1,00; Wm. Stew- art, dragging $8.40; John Ridley, rak- ing stones $11,30; T. A. Roberts, grav- el certificates $2.00. Moved by Lovell and Baker that this Council do now adjourn to meet hi the Town Hall, Wroxeter, on the 'third Wednesday in September, or at tthe call of the Reeve. Carried, Isaac Gamble, Clerk. ELMER D. BELL, B.A. BARRISTER, SOLTCIT'OR, Etc. 'BRUSSELS, - - ONTARIO (Thursday acid Saturday afternoons at Gorrie) r UltraModern - Eye Service F. HOMUTH Phrilt, i., R.O. Phone 118. Harriston roxeter News an Carrie Vidette Thrusday, Sept, 5th, 1935 GORRIE Mr. and Mrs, David Sharples, De- troit, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Taylor this week. Misses Pearl and Betty Andrews re- turned to their home in Toronto this week after spending the past couple of months with "Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Edgar and Mr. and Mrs, C, R. Black, Mrs.- Jas, Armstrong spent a couple of clays with her sister, Mrs, Ritchie, in Teeswater. Miss V. M. Lennox, teacher of Gor- rie, who attended Sumner School at 'Western University, London, was suc- cessful in passing with honours the examinations prescribed in English and Economics of the second year. Her many Gorrie friends extend to her congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. David Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Hill, of Niagara Falls, were recent guests •of Mr. and Mrs. Anson Thornton. Mr. and Mrs, R. Cathers, Mr. and Mrs. J. Cathers and. daughter, Kath- leen, and Miss Dorothy Jardine, Brus- sels, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Wardell, at Britton. Mr. and Mrs. Addie Wiggins, Miss Carrie Wiggins, of Detroit, Mrs. Geo. Thompson of Mitchell, spent Friday wtih Mr. and Mrs. R. Cathers. Week -end guests of Mrs. Ida Ash- ton were: Mr. and Mrs. W. Strang - way, Miss Pauline Ashton, Sarnia; Miss Mabel Bell, Mr. Spencer Ashton, Toronto; Mr. Bishop Avery, Mitchell; Mr. and Mrs. Radford and children, Walton. Mrs. M. Ross spent a few days this week with her daughter, Mrs. J. J. Allen at Wroxeter. Mr. and Mrs. William Stinson and children, of Detroit, spent' the week- end with the former's sister, Miss J. P. Stinson. Mr. and Mrs. J. Copeland and Mrs. Neilson, of London, were week -end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Burns'Stew- art. Mrs. W. G. Shera, of Battle Creek, Mich., and Miss Dennis, of Atwood, were guests of Mr, and Mrs. J. T. Shera on Wednesday last. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. McPherson of Goderich, took the services in the An - •Windsor, were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Stephens. Miss Dorothy Jardine, of Brussels, spent last week with Mr, 'and Mrs. H. M. Hastie dnd Mr. and Mrs, J. Cath- ers. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Fleming and three children, of Alton, were holiday guests of the latter's sister, Mrs. Hobbs. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Jardine of Tor- onto, were Sunday visitors of Mrs. S. Munro. Mrs. Ed. Laird and son, of Erie, Penn., visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wal- ter Simson a couple of days last week. Mr. Lloyd Wheeler, of Brussels, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs.• R. G. Dane last week. Mrs. S. G. Kaine and Miss Martha Kaine were Seaforth visitors on Fri- day. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Walker and son are spending a few days with the former's brother at Coldwater. Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Ramage and son Jim, spent the week -end with Galt friends. Miss Myrtle Short of Weston, and Mr. Livingston, of Toronto, spent the week -end with the forrrter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Short. Recent guests of Mrs. S. G, Kaine i were: Mr. and. Mrs, J. M. Keine, of Sturgeon Falls, Mrs. Thos• Mullhol- land, Toronto; Mr. Jack MacCaulister, Toronto; Rev, C. C. Kaine, Seaforth; Dr. Melbourne Kaine of Lucknow. Party for Former Resident READY TO JOIN ETHIOPIAN RED CROSS Ethiopian nurses ready to join the meeting hall of the newly -formed wo- men's club ever formed in the war - International Red Cross (Ethiopian men's patriotic society at Addis i threatened country. section),hoto ra hed outside the Ababa. The societyis the first wo- Mr. P Mr. and Mrs. 'Wilford King. Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Holmes, of Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ca- thers, of Woodstock, spent the week- end and holiday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Cathers. Mr. and Mrs. Ira McLean and dau- ghter, Marilyn, of Brussels, spent Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ring. Master Earle King who has spent the past week in Brus- sels, returned home with then. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hastie for the week -end holiday were, Mrs. E. Hastie, Miss Margaret Flem- ing and Mr. Walker Hastie Toronto. Mr. Crawford, Divinity Student, of glican churches of Gorrie, Fordwich and Wroxeter on Sunday last, and his sermon was much enjoyed by all who heard hint. Rev. Beverley Farr of Hensall, son of Rev. T. H. Farr, former rector of Gorrie Church, will be the special preacher for the Harvest Home Ser- vices on next Sunday, Sept. 8th. Mrs. Loundsbury and daughter, Miss Elizabeth, of Philadelphia, Pa., visited last week with Mrs. F. C. Tay- lor. Mr.' and Mrs, Russell Grainger spent Thursday last in Toronto. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ar- thur Jacques were: M'r. and Mrs. E, Cooke, of Hammond, Ind., Miss Ida Cooke, and Mrs. Frank Cooke, Lis- towel, also Mr. A. Jacques, Atwood. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Cathers of Hamilton, spent the holiday with the former's father, Mr• D. Cathers. Miss Blythe McLaughlin spent the week -end in Toronto. Miss Margaret Foster, R.N., has re- turned from London where she was on duty in the hospital. The many friends of Mr. T. O. Johnston will be pleased to hear he is improving nicely following his re- cent operation in London Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Wright, Elora, were holiday guests of ti Ir , and Mrs. L. F. Ashton, Mr. and Mrs. W. Whitfield and Ewart spent Sunday in Blnevale and attended the anniversary services. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker of Trowbridge were recent guests of IVIr. and Mrs. • The staff of the Public Utilities P. Gowdie. Commission arranged a delightful The regular Institute meeting will dinner and bridge party,at Forest Hill be held at Mrs. H. E. Ashton's home Garden, in honor of one of their num- ber, Miss Jean Black, formerly Of Gor- rie, whose marriage is to take place shortly, Following the dinner the guest of honor was made the recipient of an indirect lighting floor tamp, the presentation being made by Mr. Al- fred Thaler and the accompanying address written by Miss Ernma Kin- zie, being read' by Miss Viola Hertell. A feature of the evening was the mock wedding ceremony which fol- lowed the presentation. Mrs, Roy Gedt.e, of Fordwich, and Miss Jean Black of Kitchener, spent Friday last with Mrs. Charles Black, Mr, and 'ars...Victor. Shera spent last Wednesday at the Canadian Na- tional Exhibition, Toronto. Mrs. Ed. Smith and two children, Helen and Donald, of Seaforth, spent a couple of days last week with the fornter's sister, Mrs. Cloyne Michel. Mrs. Gordon Barton and daughter, Marlene, spent last week with friends at Markdalc, Mr. Vern Abrant, of Listowel, spent 1Vfr. Jack Toner anti Miss Marjorie Stitrday acid Monday at the home of Davey, of T'oron'to, were week -end on Wednesday, Sept. llth, with Mrs. C, E. Gregg in charge of the Health program. Roll call, a "Health -Build- ing Habit," Recent guests of Mrs. W. Hestia. were; Miss Wilson, Trenton, Mrs. Scott, • Toronto, Mrs, F. 13. Carr, of. Ethel. The Township Library Board have called a meeting to be held. in Gorrie Public Library on the evening' of Monday, September 9th, Mrs. MacDonald, Mrs. Neelands to Misses Evelyn n and and daughters, y Ruth, also Dr. Peterson, of Chesley, were recent guests of Dr, and Mrs. Whitley. Mrs. Coombes, Miss Hazel Cootn- bes, Mr. and Mrs. W. Mertit, also datfgbters Misses Wilma and Jean of Loudon, Mr, and Mrs. W. C, Arnt- stroirg and son, Bert, of Wingltant, were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs. K. ltieston,an ttniquc feature of the gathering being the four •generations, Mrs. Coombes,,,Mrs. Artnstrotrg, Mrs. Htteston and wee son, Donald. and holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Toner. Miss Hazel Williams, Barrie, spent to few days last week with Mrs. Thos. Phair. Mrs, W. Phair of Toronto, al- so spent a few days at the same home and Mrs. W. Chittick and Mr. and Mrs. Tilker and family, of Teeswater, also visited there on Sunday. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Reg. New- ton for the week -end and holiday were: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Newton and son, Ronald, of Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. Adam Drylie of Cleveland; Mrs. Carl Newton and Ronnie remaining for a couple of weeks with friends here. Mr. James Brown and Miss Freida Roeton, of Toronto, spent the week- end and holiday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pyke. Won Dancing Prize at G.N.E. Congratulations are extended to Mr. Peter Doig and his set of square danc- ers, who were fortunate enough and good enough to be the winners of se- cond prize at the C.N.E. on Thursday last. The music was supplied by Mr. Pearcy Ashton, with Mr, R. G. New- ton calling, The set was composed of Messrs. Peter Doig, Andrew Doig, Jack Doig and Henry Campbell, 11/es- dames J. Doig, W. Doig, R. Doig, A. McKercher, This set, with E. Harris in Andrew Doig's place, have won for themselves, a name worthy of mention at several of the dancing contests in this district, but the locals, are begin- ning to realize just how good this set do step it off. SPORTS DAY WAS GREAT SUCCESS All Events Well Filled and Con- tested. Ideal weather prevailed on Monday for the Gorrie Labor Day Celebration which was held tinder the auspices of the Gorrie Sports Committee and was well attended. The day got away to a good start at 10 a.m. when a Horseshoe Tourna- ment was held at the regular horse- shoe grounds down in the village. e. Al - thou t not as many contestants en- tered as in former years, it proved a game worth watching, the prizewin- ners being: 1st, S. Fritz, Listowel, L. Ashton, Gorrie; 2nd, O. Fritz, Lis- towel, J, Douglas, Gorrie; 3rd, Geo. Gallaway, 13, J. Maguire. The afternoon performance was again headed by the parade, which played no small part in the success of the day. While some classes in it were not filled as other years, other classes were mote than filled and gave the judges a bit to think about in the judging. The judges were: Messrs. A. ,Butchard,, Guelph; J. H. Ring, Lon- don; T, Gregg, Kincardine. The par- ade was headed by the Kincardine Pipe Band and next the Town Fath- ers. While Mr. F. C. Taylor was in costume, Messrs. W. J. Gallaher and Geo, McKee were intheir morning snits with high silk hats, suitable for the occasion. Then, on down the line, each in itself adding to the interest. and fun of the parade. The prizes were awarded: Decorated Car, L. Ca - tilers, Woodstock; Business Man's Float, Bolton's Garage, Carson's Hardware; Farmer's Float, Harold.. Robinson; Farmer's Outfit, 50' year ago, Glenn ling; Conic Outfit, Miss J. P. Stinson, L. Sanderson; Fancy Dressed Couple, Cameron Simmons; Comic Looking Couple, Velma Balers, Marion Woodcock; Oldest Couple, F. C. Taylor, Mrs. Woodcock; Cowboy Rider, Billy Newton; Decorated Bi- cycle, J. Pritchard; Clown, Eldred Ca- thers. During the afternoon, the baseball enthusiasts were held interested while Kincardine and Walkerton gave them a' real treat in ball. Walkerton team having played here on previous occa- sions, has won a place for itself in the hearts of the Gorrie people and helped hold their interest in the game. The game, with Geo. Gallaway as um- pire, was a good clean game and end- ed in a score of '7-6 in favor of Kin- cardine. And for those not interested in ball, the Band ,gave several selections which the crowd enjoyed, but it took little Miss Margaret Irvine, aged 5, and Miss Toots Weesels, aged 12, to take all eyes when they gave some Scotch dancing and won for themselv- es a place of special interest in the hearts of all. The Potato Bicycle race was a new item introduced to the program and was also one of intereste. The win- ners were: O. Stanley, Brussels; J. Ir- win ,R. Wade, J. Neilson. The men's one mile race was won by S. Higgins, Wroxeter; Stevenson, Brussels; Fritz, Listowel; J. Higgins, Wingham, Following the baseball, Harriston and Hanover ladies' teams played a thrilling softball game, with Brown of Walkerton as umpire, and they, too, played a large part in making the day a success, and brought the afternoon sports to a close. The evening was equally as full of entertainment as the day and while a concert in the Town Hall, presented by the Six Happy Cousins of Elmira, was in progress, the boxing and wrest- ling matches were going over with a bang- atthearena, This was first of its kind, and it drew a large crowd and was one of which the men, at least, were very enthused over, to say nothing of the lady spectators. The winners were, Dodo Chilton, Guelph, for boxing, and Henri Levequi, of Guelph, w res tling. Joe Veroni, of Guelph, refereed. Those privileged to hear as well as see the Happy Cousins, were not dis- appointed. The cousins, namely Har- ry Weichel, Oscar W. Weichel, H, L. Weichel, C. Percy Ruppel, Norman Ruppel and Murray Ruppel, all of El- mira, each in his own particular role of entertainment, gave their audience a real evening of music and fun, which composed of quartettes, duets and sol- os, cornet solos, piano numbers, piano accordian numbers, with N. L. Welch- el giving number of Dutch, and Jew- ish character sketches which won for hini a special interest. And this was not the end, the com- niittee, for a finishing touch, had a street dance, where new and old time dancing held sway till on in the wee small hours, with Arthur's Orchestra of Wingham in attendance. WROXETER Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hambly and family spent a few days last week in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Hetherington, of Toronto, were week -end guests with the latter's parents, Mr: and Mrs. M. Sellers. Mr. and Mrs, Tracy Pardon and sons, of Royal Oak, Mieh,, spent last weelc with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kitchen.. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burke, of Tor- onto, were week -end visitors at the horne of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gibson. Miss Winnifred Rae left on Tues- day for the K. and W. Hospital in Kitchener, where she has been accept- ed as a nurse -in -training. We wish her every success. Mr, and Mrs. Merton' Howe and family, of Toronto, visited during the week -end with the former's sisters, Misses M. and B. Howe. Mr. and Mrs, Ed. Jackman, of Tor- onto, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Brown. Mr. Wendell Finlay, of Comber, spent the week -end with friends in and around town, and Miss Beatrice Howe accompanied him back to Leamington where she will resume her teaching duties. Mr. and Mrs, Harry Dane , and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Durst spent the week- end in Toronto. The following teachers, who have been spending their vacation at their homes here have returned to resume duties: Mr. James Rae to Brantford, Mr. Jac. Edgar to Fort Frances, Mr. N. Hall to L alcelet, and Misses Beat- rice Howe to Leamington, Elva Hpfer to Sudbury, Eva McMichael to Pt. Burwell, Edith Weir to Muskoka Falls, Irene Wright to Bracebridge, Hazel and Minnie Weir to Toronto, Rona VanVelsor to Weston and El- eanor Douglas to Lebanon. School opened on Tuesday with the staff composed of Mr, H. Knight of Ethel, Miss M. Hooper of Clifford and Misses M. Doig and M. Wright of Wroxeter. Mr. Bert Mann who met with a painful accident last week when he fell from a load of grain, is recovering at his home here. Miss Edythe Martin and Messrs. Jack McLean, George Brown and Jack McLeod are attending Wingharn High School this term. Mr. Jack' Barnard and Miss Mar- garet Gibson, of London, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. John Gibson. Misses Marion and Elsie Gibson, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. P: S. Milligan. Mr. and Mrs. T. G, Hemphill, Mr; J. J. Allen, Mrs. J. N. Allen and Mrs. B. Martin spent one day last week at Toronto Exhibition. Mr. and Mrs. Alvan Wray and Miss Joy Wray, of Toronto, spent the week -end with their mother, Mrs. J. Wray. • Mrs. J. J' Elliott of Wingharn was a recent visitor with Miss Mary Har. ris. Won City Championship Miss Beatrice' Howe, who is the as- sistant supervisor of the John Dunn, playground in Toronto, had the honor. of having her juvenile team win the city baseball championship recently. Beatrice is the daughter of Mr. and; Mrs. Merton Howe, former residents of this village, and is well-known here, Mr. John Gibson, of Chicago, is spending a few days with his mother,. Mrs. Thos. Gibson, and Mr. Gibson's; wife and family who have been visit- ing here, are returning home with. him. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gibson and; Dr. Thos. Gibson, all of Hamilton,. and Mr. Edward Gibson, " of Delhi, spent the holiday with their mother, Mrs. Thos. Gibson. Mrs. A. Grant and daughters re- turned on Monday after a month's vas, cation at Grand Bend and other points. Women's Institute Mrs. W. T. MacLean opened her lovely farm home for one of the most 'enjoyable meetings of the year when the Grandmothers and Babies were , the special guests of the members, Almost fifty were in attendance. The president, Mrs. John Adams, presided. The meeting opened with the singing of the Ode, followed by the repeating of the Creed in unison. The Roll Calk -Sayings of our Grandmothers, and Don'ts for Babies -brought an inter- esting response. Miss Winnifred Rae was the special speaker for the day and spoke on "The Mennonites" traca ing the history of these splendid 'Can- adians from their coming to this coma - try, recommending a book, The Trail of the Conestoga, by Mable Dunham, who have spent the summer with their for their early history. Miss Rae gave mother, Mrs. Thos. Gibson, returned a fine :picture of their home and relig- last Saturday to their home in Win- ious life. Community singing of some nipeg. old favorites was enjoyed: A very Mr. Harold Peters, of London, was special feature was the Birthday Cake a week -end guest at the hone of Mr. made by Mrs. MacLean. After the and Mrs. Robt. Stocks. burning of the candles, Mrs. Fleming Mrs. G. Parks, of Turnberry, spent of Toronto; mother of Mrs. Thomas a couple of days recently with her Brown, the oldest great grandmother friend, Mrs. Jas. Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Davidson, of Oshawa, visited during the week -end with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Watson Brown and family, of Grey, spent Sunday wth 111r. and Mrs. Jas. Sangster and call- ed on other friends in the village. Mr. and Mrs. A. Pleasance and son, Alan, of Pt. Elgin, visited with Mrs. N. White over the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jefferson, of Mildmay, called on friends here on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B. Whiteman and children, Beryl and Glen, of Clifford, present, was asked to cut the cake. Mrs. Fleming is in her 58th year. Re- freshments were itt charge of Mrs, Leggat, Mrs. R. Rae, Mrs. D. S. Mac - Naughton and the hostess. Pictures of the different groups were taken and an enjoyable meeting brought to a close by singing the National Anthem. Mrs. Norman Tilker and daughter, Harriston, spent a few days last week with Mrs. Gordon Gibson. Miss Nellie McLaughlin and a girl- friend, of Oshawa, spent the holiday with Mrs. Robert McLaughlin. Additional Wroxeter on Page 2. Auction Sale - Of ___ Jewelry to Of the Late J. R. Wendt, Wroxeter Consisting of Watches, Jewelry, Clocks, Silverware, Rings, Chinaware and Fixtures. . . Sale Starts On Friday Aft, Sept. 6th At 2.30 and 8 pr. Daily GIVEN AWAY FREE A Beautiful Gift at Eath .and Every Sale Everything Must Co Regartiless of Cost