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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-11-05, Page 1^Single Copies Five Cents MISSIONARY SERVICE AT ST. ANDREW’S TUBERCULAR CLINIC WAS HELD HERE With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5th, 1936 / T Subscriptions $2.00 Per Yaw BUY AND WEAR A POPPY Rev. Dr. James MacKay, of Lqndon, Preached at W.M.S. Thank- Offering Service. 48 Examined Free at Wingham Gen­ eral Hospital. The annual thank-offering service •of the Women’s Missionary Society of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church was held on Sunday evening- with Rev. Dr. James MacKay of New St. -James’ Presbyterian Church, London, as the special speaker for the occa­ sion. Dr. MacKay took his text from the 9th chapter of Jechariah and the 9th verse “Rejoice greatly, oh daughter of JZion; Shout, oh daughter of Jerusa­ lem: behold, thy King cometh unto three, he is just and having salvation.” These words of encouragement were sent to Zechariah and come to-day to •the member of the Women’s Mission­ ary Society from him who founded •missions and inspired missionaries in every clime, Jesus Christ ,our Lord. To you and to me he would say, "‘Go with me into the outermost parts of the earth and preach the gospel •to every creature.” In our work among the Indians in 'Canada there are many disappoint­ ments but enough remain staunch and •true to make it very worthwhile. We have taken what these people held 'dearest, their lands, from them, sure­ ly we can bring them comfort and hope in the love of the Lord Jesus •Christ. The work among the new Canad­ ians is difficult and expensive. The results from the Chinese Missions in Canada are' very encouraging and show good results. Dr. Mackay had himself taken a trip through the Peace River Valley and gave a detailed and very interest­ ing acount of what he found there. At Rivcrsview where most of the set­ tlers are from Huron and Bruce counties he had a warm welcome and a large congregation to hear him. They have built a fine log church and have worship regularly. They are most appreciative of the 'work’of the Women’s Missionary Society for their great help. The people in that vast part of Canada are lonely and most grateful for the visit of the mission­ ary or Deaconess. The little villages are fifteen or twenty miiles apart and in most of them we have no representative. There is a great work to be done to help these lonely people and draw into the fold of Jesus Christ many of his sheep and bring them comfort • .and cheer. The W.M.S. work goes China and Manchuria where Dr. Goforth established misSion sta­ tions. Here the people are ready and anxious for the message and last year .995 were baptized. Dr. MacKay also told of his visit to Korea and Formosa where the church has a .hospital and a number of schools. While there he went into the hills to visit a head-hunting tribe. Even here" he found one of their members who had the love of Jesus In her heart and was doing good am­ ong those savage people. z In Japan he found the churches ov-' •erflowing with people filled with the love of God. Jesus lias honoured: us in having -committed to our charges the old story which will transform others in­ to .His likeness. What reward will be ours? Let us fellow labourers with Christ .and strive for souls while we may. Dr. MacKay also preached at the morning service his text was the 27th verse of the 22nd chapter of Luke, *'And there followed him a great com­ pany of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him.” out to the late WEDDINGS Thompson - Irwin The marriage Was solemnized Clinton United Church Parsonage Monday, October 26th of Margaret Pearl, youngest daughter of Mrs. Thos, Irwin and the late Thos, Irwin, Wingham, Ont., to Hugh Malcolm, second eldest son of Mrs, Neil Thompson and the late Neil Thomp­ son, Blyth, Ont, The bride was sup­ ported by Mrs. G, Burton, Clinton, atid the groomsman was Mr. Jack Thompson, brother of the groom. The bride was attired in a navy blue swagger suit with navy access­ ories. After the ceremony the young cou­ ple left by motor to London, Detroit and other points, On their return the young cattple will reside in Dun­ gannon. 1 in on Last week a free "Tubercular Clin­ ic” was held in the Wingham General Hospital under the auspices of the Department of Health, Parliament Buildings, Toronto. The examiners were Dr. Storey and Dr, Cragg of the Department, with Mr, O’Brien, also of the Department, as X-ray technic­ ian, Local and district doctors co­ operated with department officials. Serum was administered for tuber? culin test, chests x-rayed and histories recorded. During the day and a half the clinic was held 48 from Ethel, Brussels, Blyth, Wroxeter, Teeswat­ er, Seaforth and Wingham were ex­ amined. This free survey for suspected tu­ berculosis is to be conducted every nine months. THEATRE OPEN EVERY NIGHT NEXT WEEK The Lyceum Theatre will be open every night next week. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 9, 10, 11, “Mary of Scotland” will be pres­ ented- with Katharine Hepburn and Freddie March, A western picture, “Lawless Riders” will be shown on Thurs., Fri,, Sat. next week. Preached in London Rev. Kenneth MacLean of St. An­ drew’s Presbyterian Church, preached in New St.* James’ Presbyterian Church, London, on Sunday. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Wingham Sunday, November 8th, 1936, Spec­ ial Service at 7 p.m. at which the Lay- Readers of the Church will'be admit­ ted into office by the Rector, Rev. E. L. Roberts, Rural Dean of Huron. Special Remembrance Day Service, at 11.30 a.m. on November 11th. Earl Gray, Dominion Store Manager Last week Earl Gray was appointed manager of the local branch of the Dominion Stores. Earl has been with the Dominion Stores for the past two years at Stratford, Mitchell, Goder­ ich and, St. Marys as well as on the local staff. Earl is a Wingham boy 'and his many friends wish him the best of luck. Mr. E. M. Welch who has been in charge of the store here for the past month has been trans­ ferred as manager to the Goderich store. Auxiliary To Hold Bazaar The Evening Auxiliary of the Unit­ ed Church met on Tuesday, October 27, at the home of Mrs. A. W. Ir­ win. .The meeting was in charge of Miss Phyllis Johns. Mrs. Webster, gave a very interesting paper on the last chapter of the study book, "God's Candlelights”. Mrs. Geo. Howson made her report as delegate to the sectional meeting of Bluevale, Sept­ ember 29. It was decided to hold the annual bazaar in the Council Chambers on the last Saturday of November, Nov­ ember 28th. After the business the members enjoyed a social half-hour. GUILD WERE GUESTS AT WHITECHURCH Westminster Guild Visited Presbyter­ ian Young People’s Society at Whitechurch. The Westminster Guild of St. And­ rew’s Presbyterian Church visited with the, Young People’s Society of Chalmer's Presbyterian Church, at Whitechurch, on Monday evening. There was a large representation of both organizations present. The meeting was opened‘by Tom Wilson, president of the Whitechurch Y.P., which society conducted the de­ votional exercises. Mr. Tom Henderson, president of the Westminster Guild, then took the chair, Miss Velma Carter led in pray­ er and- Miss Irlma Harrison read the Scripture lesson Miss B. McMurray and Miss L. Taylor sang a duet. Tom Ftenderson gave a paper on "The Life of the late Dr. Jonathan Goforth”, an eminent Presbyterian missionary, who recently passed away, Miss Myra MacDonald favored with a solo. Rev. J, Pollock prior to closing the meet* ihg with the benediction, gave notice of a Young People’s Rally which will be held in Walkerton on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of November. The social committee of the White­ church society then conducted a social hour of games and contests which was followed by hmclu Service Will Be Held at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Day, Nov. 11th, at 10.30 a.m. Poppy Day approaches again. On Saturday, this week, November 7th; ladies of Wingham and surround­ villages will call at every home the ing to sell poppies. When you wear a poppy your kindly interest has serv­ ed a two-fold purpose. First, you have the official remembrance poppy of the Canadian Legiop, whose mem­ bers wear it in solemn remembrance of their pals who did not come back. We know that the citizens of this community will wear a popy also in honour of our glorious dead. Second­ ly, these poppies are made in the Vet- craft Shops by disabled veterans thus giving them an opportunity of earn­ ing a livelihood. All profit from the sale of poppies- in this vicinity is used to help unfor­ tunate comrades in our district. Thus by purchasing a poppy you not only honour the dead but serve the living.- The question has often been asked, what does Wingham Legion do with the proceeds from the sale of pop­ pies? The following are a few of ttte many things that have been accom­ plished since March 20th last year. Twenty-three pension cases have been handled trict. There are names on the effort has been made to assist them in various ways. Applications for lost discharge cer­ tificates has been made with results. Mothers and widows pensions’ have been adjusted. Glasses have been secured for un­ employed veterans and veterans’ child­ ren. Fuel, Groceries and Christmas kets have been sent to needy erans. Through the Canteen Fund Legion have supplied High School Books for students and supplied boots and shoes to veterans and children. All-told monies expended in this district, pensions not included, am­ ounted to’over $458. The Wingham Legion considers it a duty and privilege to help any vet­ eran or their dependents at any time. The professional men, business men and others have given freely of their time and advice in matters pertaining to veterans’ health and needs. For this service the Wingham Legion are sincerely grateful. in Wingham and dis- thirty-nine comrade’s Legion files and every bas- vet- the Much Better Mr. Clare Adams, who has been in­ disposed for the past few days, is progressing favorably. Ill With Plneumonia Mr. Wellington McCoy, Lucknow, is confined to Wingham General Hos­ pital suffering with pneumonia, Mr. McCoy is well known here and his many friends wish for him a speedy recovery. Large Sale of Foxes Mr, Gordon Stewart, silver fox rancher of Galt, formerly of Saska­ toon, after looking over many ranch­ es in Ontario and the West has bought his complete foundation stock, comprising 25 pale and three* quarter silvers from Dr, Reg, DuVal of Town, The delivery of these foxes comprises one of the largest shipments of breeding stock foxes hi Ontario this year. TREASURE HUNT CONTEST RESULT First Prize Given by $ Day Merch­ ants Won by Miss Beulah Lewis, During $ Days last Thursday, Fri­ day and Saturday, the merchants who participated in the sale, gave $20 in cash prizes in a Treasure Hunt Con­ test. The plan was that the number of advertised articles on the $ Days bill which appeared in the windows be counted and the contestant nearest to the correct answer be declared the winner. The results were as follows; 1st prize $5.00, Miss Beulah Lewis, R. R. 1, Wingham. 2nd and 3rd prizes were tied, Mrs. Jas. 'Stoakley and Miss Edna Stoakley of town. They receive $3,50 each. 4th erson, 5th chol. 6th Ewen, 7th prize, $1.00, Mrs. G, Deycll. Sth prze, $1.00, Mr. G. McGregor. 9th prize, $1.00, Miss Irene Clark. 10th prize, $1,00, Mrs. J. Wick- stead, R. R, .No. 5, Brussels. prize, $2.00, Mr. James Pater- Whitechurch. prize, $1.00, Mrs. Elwood Ni- prize, $1,00, Miss Edith Mc- City Mission Rev. C. N. Good, President of the City Missions, will be the main speak­ er Friday. Young People’s Service, at 8.00 p.m. Also, gospel messages by him Sunday, 3 and 8 p.m. Lively singing and old-time preaching. Come. Preached at Grand Bend Rev. J. F. Anderson preached an­ niversary services in Grand Bend Un­ ited Church on Sunday. Rev. J. B. Moore, of Grand aBend, had charge of the services in the United Church here. ’ 1 Underwent Operation ■ Early Saturday morning Mrs, J. FI. Crawford underwent an operation for appendicitis in Wingham General Hospital. We are pleased to report that she is making a satisfactory re­ covery. Progressing Favorably Mr. George Ross, of Whitechurch, who fractured his elbow a couple of weeks ago, is making satisfactory pro­ gress in Wingham General Hospital. George’s many friends will be pleas­ ed to hear. , Lecture on Friday Night "The Destiny ofythe British Com­ monwealth” is the subject of a lecture to be given on Friday, November 6th at 8 o’clock in the Council Chamber, Wingham, by Mr. Eric Pendieton of Toronto. The public is invited. Gave Concert at Clifford ,!''i , In connection with the fowl supper at^Cliffovd United Church on Wed­ nesday last week, local talent supplied the concert, Quartette, Tena Reid, Margaret Partusliek, Norman Hall, Jim Thompson, accompanist, Velma Wheeler; duet, Tena Reid and Mar­ garet Paitushek, accompanist, Velma Wheeler; trumpet trio, Carl McKay, Wilfred l ickell, Norman Hall, accom­ panist, Tena Reid; readings and reci­ tations, Mrs. Walter VanWyck; cordion solos, Gordon Davidson. ac- CROWDED HALL GREETS AMATEURS Teeswater Lad First — Gordon Dav­ idson Seccind:. The Town Hall was packed to see the Amateurs do their stuff on Tues­ day evening and judging from the ap­ plause they had a most enjoyable ev­ ening. Twenty acts made up the pro­ gram and some of a comic variety made ipttte a hit. The Central League Baseball Club were sponsors of this evenings’ entertainment and are to be .................. The in new unt­ il congratulated on their initiative, boys will be decked out forms next season due in of their, venture, Frank Renwick, of Tee: ist, won the first prize of $10. Davids m, piano accordion, second prize, $6.00; Bill, I Shorty (C. Markley, F„ Kat Hall) Hill Billies, won thii $4.00; Fritzley and Brown, bert, violin and guitar, four The first three were so close i had to be called back so audience could agaih have i plause recorded. Mayor Ftanna made the 1 tion of the prizes and gave a short address. Howard Bodford was the Major and Reg. Douglas, Graham, The door prize, 100 lb. bag of sug­ ar, was wow by Mrs. J. It M. Spittai. >W<t presenta­ e success 'C'*. S < Io- Goi•don won the Pete an .1 rgess R. rd p rize, Port AL prize $2. that they that 'the their ap- LOCAL COUPLE 59 YEARS MARRIED Mr. andi Mrs. A. F. Homuth Celebrate Quietly. Mr. and Mrs. August F. Homuth were fifty-nine years married on Fri­ day last, October 30th. They did not hold a special celebration this year, just spent the day quietly at their home. In conversation with them they had many tales to tell of the early days in these parts. Mr. Homuth told of the first threshing on his father’s farm. The separator was owned by Mr. Mr. and Mrs. August F. Homuth Duff of Bluevale, and was drawn by a team ot horses and two teams of oxen. These horses with the aid of a team of oxen, supplied the power, walking in a circle around the separ­ ator. The horses could outlast the oxen so there was always an extra team of oxen, used and a man would follow them around using the whip so that they would keep up with the horses. Mr. Homuth was born in Breiten­ stein, Germany, 86 years ago and came with his parents to Canada and settled on the 10th of Turnberry. He spent 26 years on this farm and has lived in Wingham for 30 years. Mrs. Jdomuth was born in the vil­ lage of Portland, near Smith’s Falls, came to' Lower Wingham with her parents, t'nd late Mr. and Mrs. Win. Netterfield who cleared the farm on which Mr, Robert Laidlaw now lives. She is 79 years of age and carries on her duties about the home and en­ joys working in the gaicien during tb§ summer months, Mr. Homuth L not so active as three years ago lie was in a car ac­ cident and walks about since with n cane and a crutch. He de'ight, ?.iJr talking of the old lays, however, when this district was mostly bush. Mrs. Homuth says n the old days what is now Wingham was • ailed by the folks in the thriving village of Lower Wingham “Rowdy Hill” and "Slab Town”. ■ This happy couple were married, bv the Rev. Mr. McQuarrie ati<l a, cara­ van of five buggies drove to Tees­ water over the rough roads to cele­ brate the event. Mr. and Mr;. Ho­ muth had much fun on this trip and on their 50th wedding anniversary once, again for old times’ sake jour­ neyed over this familiar ground but this time by' car. They have two sons and one dau­ ghter, John of town; Mrs. John Kelly of Turnberry and Fred of Harriston. Fresh oysters in bulk or jars at William’s Restuarant. Phone 77 and have them delivered. Won Mattress Mr. C. S. Blackball won the lucky draw for the mattress which was giv­ en away by Harry Fryfogle. The draw was made at the store by Mayor Hanna on Saturday night. Gave Address at Port Elgin At a meeting of the Bruce County U.F.O. held at Port Elgin, Mr. R. J. Scott, of Belgrave, past president of the XJiiited tMnets of O'htarlo was the principal speaker. His ad­ dress was on "How the Farmers Might More. Satisfactorily Distribute Their Produce.” Farmers’ Club to Meet at Paramount The Annual Convention of the Unit­ ed. Formers’ Club of North Huron will be held in Paramount Hall on Satur­ day, Nov. 7th at 10.30. The Para­ mount United Farm Women will serve a hot dinner at noon with a charge of 25c, W. G. Nicholson, Pro­ vincial President of the United Farm­ ers’ will be guest speaker at the af­ ternoon session, which will begifi at 1.30. Everyone who is interested in, the co-operation of farmers is invited to attend. W. J. Henderson, Stewart Proctor, Riding Director. Sec*yv ‘MINSTREL MONARCHS’ GETS UNDER WAY COUNTY CONTEST HELD AT CLINTON This Minstrel Revue will be Staged Nov. 16th and 17th Winners at School Fairs Competed, Bud Steinhoff, producer for the John 13. Rogers Producing Co., who will direct the famous Minstrel Re­ vue "Minstrel Monarchs” to be pre­ sented by the Chamber of Commerce of Wingham at the .Town Hall, Nov. 16th and 17th, has arrived in town to begin rehearsals, with an entirely local cast of 125, Mr. Steinhoff met with the Execu­ tive Committee of the Chamber of Commerce last evening and final ar­ rangements were decided upon. Mr. Steinhoff believes that the talent in Wingham is of an especially high cal­ ibre, and looks forward to one of the organization’s biggest community en­ tertainments. The High School students who are taking part, held their first rehearsal on Monday afternoon. The first re­ hearsal of the remainder of the cast will be held in the Armouries on Wednesday night (to-night) at o’clock. 8,00 VETERANS CHURCH PARADE SUNDAY Service Will Be Held in St. Andrew’s Church The Annual Veterans Church par­ ade will be held to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian church on Sunday morn­ ing next. Rev. Kenneth MacLean will preach and conduct the service. Veterans will assemble at the Arm­ ouries at. 10.30 a.m. Dress, Beret, arm bands and medals. All veterans are requested to attend, this parade. Dance in Belgrave Friday, November 6th. Ernest’s Or­ chestra. Admission 25c. Attending Convention Mayor John W. Hanna will attend the convention of Ford dealers that is being held in Windsor and Detroit on Thursday and Friday this week. 6000 dealers from Canada and the United States will attend this con­ vention where the 1937 Ford will be displayed for the first time. Sold Show Team Mr. J. J. Fryfogle has sold his team of marc roadsters, Lilo Todd and June Evans, to Ed. McGuire of Port Credit. During the fall fairs these horses won 25 prizes. This docs not mean that the Fryfogle stables will not be represented at the shows next year as they are already planning to replace this beautiful team. Rumage Sale Great Success The Ritmage Sale, Sale of Baking and Candy, and Tea, held by’the Wo­ men’s Auxiliary to the General Hos­ pital in the Council Chambers on Sat­ urday afternoon and evening was most successful. The ladies of the Auxiliary were greatly pleased with the proceeds which will enable them to carry on their work in connection with the hospital. Two lucky draws were held in connection with the sale. The floor lamp was won by Mr. C. Kingan and the electric iron by Mrs. FI. Sherbondy. A.Y.P.A. BANOUET THURSDAY NIGHT Anglican Young People’s Associations of the Deanery of Fluron Will Meet Here. The annual banquet of the Anglican Young People’s Associations of the Deanery of Fluron will be held in the basement of St. ‘Paul's Church here, on Thursday this week, November 5, commencing at 7 p.m. The special speaker for the evening will be the Rev. E. Church ( A good musical programme will be presented. At the meeting of the local A.Y.P. A. ott5, Monday evening preparations were made for the banquet, The officers elected for the ensuing year for the local A.Y.P,A. are as fol­ lows: Elon. Pres—-Rev, E. L. Roberts. President—Mr, T. Simpson. 1st Vice Pres.—Miss Anti Irwin, 2nd Vice Pres.—Mr, J, Lamb. Secretary—Miss Cora Phair. Treasurer—Miss Maty J. Treston. Chaplain—Mr, L. EHacott, Executive Committee—Mrs. NichoL Mrs, EL Currie, Miss Doris Armi- B, T, Smith, Rector of the J the Resurrection, London. as, tago, Mt. Bert Mitchell, Mr, A Hutson, Mr, Herb Fullor, Organht-^Mr, Wm, Campbell, Stanley McNaul, of Auburn, a pupil of S.S. No, 3, Colborne, speaking on the subject of "Transportation,” was awarded first prize in the finals in the ninth annual Huron County School fairs public speaking compe­ tition held in Clinton Collegiate on Saturday, under auspices of the De­ partment of Agriculture and is eli­ gible to represent this county in the Intercounty competition at Guelph on Thursday, November 5th. The others competing in the public speaking and winning in the order named were, Keith Hackett, of Luck­ now, subject, “Huron County”; Ida May Button, Fordwich, "The Vimy Ridge Memorial’’; Shirley Manore, Grand Bend, “Petroleum, Where Found and Its Various Uses”; Mabel Coultes, Belgrave, "The Life of the Late King George V,” and Jean Well­ wood of Wingham R. R. 3, "King Ed­ ward VIII.” In the recitation contest Billie Stewart of Dungannon won first place: reciting “Nothing to Laugh At.” Mur­ ray McDowell won second place in “The Careful Messenger”; Norine Johnston of Gorrie was third and the other contestants in ' order named were: Elsie Gaiser, Dashwood; Elaine Little, Lucknow, and Jean Cann, Ex­ eter. The spelling match results were: Anne Morgan, Hensail, 1; Flarris Stewart, Fordwich; Kenneth Gauley, Dungannon; Audrey McIntosh, Gor­ rie, 1; Duncan Farrish, Lucknow, 3; Lois McGuire, Belgrave; Mabel Coul- tes, Belgrave; Harold Ashton, God­ erich, 5; Helen McCabe, Goderich, 4; Ada Keller, Dashwood, 1; Donald. Ratz, Dashwood, 2; John Pritchard, St. Helens. The William’s Restuarant have taken the agency for Jenny Lind chocolates. Stock always fresh at popular prices. Improving We are pleased to report that Mrs. Jim Gibbons who has been seriously ill in Wingham General Hospital, is. much improved. r Suffered Heart Attack ’ We regret to report that Mr. Ar­ thur Fothergill suffered a heart at­ tack Sunday evening in front of Mr. R. A. Coutts’ house. We are pleased to state he is improving nicely in the Wingham General Hospital. Spoke at Dungannon ” :ry Mrs. (Rev.) Kenneth MactjCan, President of Maitland Presbyterialj was the guest speaker at a sectional meeting of the Maitland Presbyterial Which was held in Dungannon last week. In addititon to messages from the board meeting held recently in Toronto which she attended, Mrs. MacLean gave the life story of Dr. Jessie Macllean, missionary to China,, who after three years’ service, has now been retired owing to ill-health. OBITUARY Robert John Dickson The death of Robert John Dickson, a resident of Turnberry for 40 years, occurred at his late residence, Lot 25, Concession 12, Turnberry, on Mon­ day afternoon. The late Mr. Dickson has been in poor health for four years but had only been confined to his bed for two weeks prior to his death. He was in his 76th year and was born in Beverley Township, near Guelph. As a young man he went to New Westminster, B.C., and 46 years ago last January was married there to Charlotte Edge. They spent a few years in British Columbia, then came to Turnberry 40 years ago and have resided on the same farm since that time. He leaves to mourn his passing be­ sides his wife, two daughters and one son, Mrs. Gordon Bingaman, Bloom­ ingdale, Ont.; Stanley of Provost, Al­ berta; Mrs. Harold Moffatt of Turn­ berry, and Earl at home. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters, Alex., of town; Thomas, of Wingham Town Plot; Mrs. Agues Foster, Clinton, and Mrs. Jack West of Preston. The funeral will bo held front Ids late residence, Turnberry, at 2 p.m« on Thursday, Nov. 6th. The service will be conducted by Rev. J. F. And­ erson, pastor of Wingham United. Church, of which the deceased was st member. Interment wilt take place in Wing- ham Cemetery.