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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-12-31, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ON'i *^10, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31st, 1936 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Y«» . ”UI '■ ......- ■ ■= HOC\ AME \ /ESDAY NEXT X ----Locals Taice on Owen Somnd in the Opening Game. FINE PROGRAM AT SACRED CONCERT .Proceeds in Aid of the CJiristmas Tree Fund The Community’ Sacred Concert ‘held in the Town Hall on Sunday 'evening was not as well attended as ’in former years. The hall was how­ ever three-quarters full and no doubt the inclement weather kept the at- •tendance down. The program was .greatly enjoyed by those present. Dr. -R. C, Redmond was chairman and the .program was as follows: Orchestra selection, community or­ chestra, led by Kir. Scljatte; Doxol- ogy; dudt, Isabel Lamb and Lillian Fuller; Triple V. Male Chorus; Solo, Mr. J. R. M. Spittai; anthem, by St. Andrew’s Choir; orchestra selection; -duet, Mrs. W. B. McCool and Mr. R. Spittai; quartette, Messrs. Wilkinson, •Christie, Hall and Mitchell; solo, Mrs. C. Kingan. The following hymns._were sung: "Away in a Manger” “Hark the Her­ ald Angels Sing” “Joy t0 the World” -and “Silent Night.” The hymns were shown on the screen by using the United Church Sunday School lantern •land Mr. J. R. M. Spittai lead the aud­ ience in community singing. The proceeds were $14.00. The committee in charge of this >concert wish to thank all who took part for their kindly co-operation and to express their appreciation to those •who in any manner assisted. Held Perfect Cribbage Hand Mr. Chas. IJlliott, while .playing a ;g|me of cribbage with his son-in-law, Stewart Cowan, on Christmas Day, held a hand with the count of 29, the -highest possible count. His hand was 'three fives and the jack of clubs with the five of clubs turning up. Local Company Gave Xmas Bonus C. Lloyd & Sons, local door manu­ facturers, gave their employees a •■Christmas bonus. The bonus ranged • from $5 to $45, and was distributed to 50 employees. The length of con­ tinuous service was the principal fac­ tor in determining the various am­ ounts given, Hanna Garage Entered Some time during Thursday night .Hanna’s Garage was entered but the would-be thieves or vandals did not take anything. They did, however, -destroy One of the beautiful bevelled ■doors between the show room and the .inside driveway. The bottom three .row's of glass were kicked or pushed •in and the frame-work smashed. How .the entry was made is somewhat of -a mystery as there'are no marks or clues left behind and it would'be al- .most impossible to break in without ■ creating a great disturbance. OBITUARY George E. JDay The death of George E. Day, a life long resident of this district, occurred -at his late residence, Lot 1, Con. 1, Morris, at 9.20 o’clock Saturday morning. Mr. Day’s death came as a great shock to his many friends.as the day before Christmas he was on Jhis milk tout^ a& usual and carried on his duties about the farm. About midnight Christmas Eve he suffered heart attack and passed on 33 hours later. The deceased, who was in 'his 64th .year, was born in the Township of JHoWick, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. .Edwin Day, pioneers of the township. •Prior to his marriage in Brussels,-37 years ago, to Henrietta Coles,, of Wingham, Mr. Day’crossed the ocean .*34 times with horses for sale in Great Britain and the continent. Following the marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Day lived On the 6th'of Turnberry and the “B” line but for the past 30 years have resided on their farm just outside of town on the gravel road. During this SO years. Mr. Day has conducted a dairy farm and milk route. Surviving besides his wife are two “brothers and one sister, Thomas of Howick Township, 1% miles north of ■Gorrie; Charles of Gorrie and Sara Ahn, who resides with her brother, Thomas. The funeral service was held in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, of which the ■deceased was a member, on Monday afternoon, pecembcr 28th, The ser­ vice was conducted by the rector, Rev. fe. L. Roberts, R.D. The pallbearers were; X R? 'Har­ rison, Ben Kerwin, Louis Hutton, George Irwin, George Casemote and John Morgan. Interment took place in Whigham Cemetery. GUILD HELD SOCIAL EVENING A very enjoyable evening was spent on Munday when the WesAninster Guild of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church had as their guests for a soc­ ial evening, former members of the Society who are home for the holiday •season. The opening exercises were con­ ducted with th? President, Tom Hen­ derson, in the chair, after which a former president, Jack McKibbon, took charge of the meeting. Miss Is- bister read the Scripture, following by a prayer by Miss McLaughlin. Miss Kate King gave a lovely piano solol followed by an address by Ar­ thur Henderson. Elliot Fells gave a talk on parts of northern Ontario. A piano solo by Miss Alice Williamson Was enjoyed and Scott Mitchell gave a few words. A reading was rendered by Miss June Buchanan. After the close of the program a soci'al hour was much enjoyed by all.’ McKIBBON’S DRUG STORE CONTEST The winners were: Girls: 1, Doll Carriage, Betty Fin­ lay; 2, Dressing Case, Lois Hayden; 3, Shirley Temple Doll, Shirley Case- more; 4, Doll,- Helen Pocock; '5, Doll, Gwen Blqtchford; 6, Doll, Margaret Proctor; 7, Doll, Jean Willoughby; 8, Doll, Maxine Cowan; 9, Box Choco­ lates, Margaret Rutherford; 10, Box of Chocolates, Rose Ohm. Bo.ys: 1, Wagon Stream Lined Rac­ er, Angus Falconer; 2, Scooter Stream Lined, Ralph Seddon; 3, Boxing Glov­ es, -Ken Cunningham;, 4, Skis and Poles, Jack Henderson; 5, Hockey Gauntlets, Norm Anderson; 6, Brownie Kodak, Alvin Sell; 7, Mickey Mouse Train, Douglas Fry; 8, Mec­ cano Aeroplane Set, Wilbert Hart; .9, Box Chocolates, J. Armitage; 10, Box Chocolates, Bob Deyell. OBITUARY James Hamilton Following a two years’ illness, the death of James Hamilton, a former Winghamite, occurred at his home in Oshawa on* Sunday, December 27th. The deceased, who was in his 64th year, was born on the sixth of Turn­ berry, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hamilton. As a 'lad of eight years he moved into Wingham with his- parents and was a resident of Wingham until 19 years ago when he went to Oshawa where he was em­ ployed by the General Motors Cor­ poration. For many years he was a foreman in the Bell Factory here. Thirty-six years ago'last February he was married at Belmore to Kath­ arine Fryfogle. He was’a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Canad­ ian Order of Foresters and in politics he was a staunch Liberal. . He leaves to mourn his passing be­ sides his wife, one son and one dau­ ghter, Harold, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Bert Robinson, of Oshawa. He is also survived by two brothers and one sister, David of town; Hugh of Toronto, and Mrs. Robert Arbuckle, also of Toronto. ? A service was’held at his late home in Oshawa, on Monday evening1, and on Tuesday afternoon the funeral was held from the home of his brother, David Hamilton, Minnie St., here. The .service was conducted by Rev. Kenneth MacLean, Minister of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The pallbearers were, Robert Allen, E. J. Nash, George Olver/D'an Ged­ des, Lawrence McLean and - George Coulter. ■ Interment took place in Wingham cemetery. To Practice at Hagersville Dr. W. T. McFadzean will com­ mence practice on Jan* 1st with Dr, McCracken in Hagersville. The Doc­ tor’s ma'ny friends, here wish him ev­ ery success. He visited at his home here fpr a few days prior to taking up his’ new duties. Raids Washed Snow' Away ' O where, O where is all the snow gone, oh where, oh where can it be. The spring like weather on Sunday washed all the ice and snow away. The Maitland took on the appearance of spring with its rushing waters that gave the Hydro officials plenty of trouble and anxiety. The flats at the South end of the town were flooded but did ■ not rise sufficiently to do any damage. To have rain continu­ ous for three day, Xmas day, Satur­ day and Sunday,, was somewhat un­ usual for this time of the year. BLUEVALE COUPLE 50 YEARS MARRIED Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Bosman Celebrat­ ed Golden Wedding To-Day Fifty years ago to-day, December 30th, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Bosman, of Bluevale, were married at Toronto and to-day they are at home to their friends at Bluevale. Mr. and Mrs. Bosman, who have lived so many years in this’district, have a host of friends who extend to them sincere congratulations. Mr. Bosman, who is in his 78th year, was born in the County of Mid­ dlesex, near London., As a lad of 12 years he came with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John Bosman, and settled on the Bluevale Road. He re­ Mr, and Mrs. L, H. Bosman sided on the Blueyale Road, on the homestead and also on the Turnberry side of the road, until 16 years ago when he moved to Bluevale where he conducts a tile plant. Mrs. Bosman’s maiden name was Rhoda Elizabeth Fletcher. She was born at Mount Albert and a few years before her marriage came to this dis­ trict, residing on the^2nd line of Mor­ ris. About a year ago Mr. Bosman un­ derwent a serious operation in Vic­ toria Hospital, Lofidon, and has made a wonderful recovery for a man of his years. During the past six months, Mrs. Bosnian has not enjoyed the best of health but is at present somewhat im­ proved. They have a family of two sons and two daughters, Morris, of East Wa- wanosh; Mrs. R. H. (Minnie) Lloyd of town; Robert of Leamington and Mrs. Archie (Clara) Davidson of Van­ couver. There are also 93 great­ grandchildren. On this day also Mr. and Mrs. R. tu til (Brrr tings To ^Our SubscriD6i"S| Ad* verisers, Correspondents, Patrons and Friends’. . . . We stand on the threshold of a New Year .. 1937. And in all sincerity, we trust that it will be your happiest yet.»i A Year of Good Health, Good Fortune and Many Joys.. . . * We*Ve served you long and we’ve tried to serve you well. We’ve appreciated your pat­ tonage and hope to continue to merit it throughout the coming year. . . . . » . . Next Tuesday, Jan. 5th, the first game in the Intermediate “B” O.H.A. will take place at the Arena. The game is called for 8,15 and a large crowd should be on hand to see the boys strut their stuff. Under the coaching of Frank Carroll the boys have been practicing faithfully and the team should be much stronger than last year. Owen Sound will sup­ ply the opposition and are rated as a high class team. Turn out in force and encourage the players.1 Admission, adults 30c, tax included, children 15c. CITY MISSION A memorial service in behalf of the late Mr. George Mason, of Wingham, will be held in the City Mission, Sun­ day, Jan. 3rd, at 8 p.m. Hospital Auxiliary to Meet ' The regular meeting of the Wo­ men’s Auxiliary to the General Hos­ pital will be held in the Council Chamber at 3.45 o’clock on Monday afternoon, January 4th. Attending Boys’ Parliament Mr. Ross Howson left on Saturday to attend the 16th Older Boys’ Par­ liament which is being held in Tor­ onto this week. Last year Ross was a Cabinet member, Minister of Camps for Western Ontario. This parliament is sponsored by the Ontario Boys' Work Board of Ontario Religious Education Council. H. Lloyd will celebrate their 16th wedding anniversary. TOWN HALL PACKED FOR XMAS CONCERT Forty-Two Baskets Distributed. What a joyous crowd of children packed the Town Hall to capacity on Wednesday evening last week for the Annual Christmas Concert and dis­ tribution of goodies. The Wingham Citizens’ Band was in attendance and gave several selections in front of the hall and'also entertained prior to the concert starting. l5r. R. C. Redmond was once again the very capable chairman and intro­ duced the following program: piano accordion selection, Gordon David­ son; solo, Louise Dore; selection by the Band; song and tap dance, Helen Arthur; solo, Jean Stewart; song and tap dance, Barbara and Mary Ross; selection by the Band; vocal duet, Lillian Fuller and Isabel Lamb. Miss Cora Phair accompanied the various items on the program at the piano. Santa Claus arrived amid great cheering and excitement and with his helpers distributed to each child a bag containing nuts, candies and an or­ ange. About 550 bags were given out. On Thursday 42 Christmas baskets were distributed. The Christmas Tree and Concert Fund Committee of the Chamber of Commerce are exceedingly grateful to the citizens for their splendid don­ ations and kindly interest for without this splendid co-operation this demon­ stration of the spirit of Christmas would not be possible. The Commit­ tee also wish to thank those who took part in the concert and all others who in dny manner assisted them. On Trip to Florida Messrs. Jack Reavie and Jim Gur­ ney left on Saturday for a month’s vacation in Florida . Won Hanna’s Prize The winners in Hanna’s Christmas contest were, Claire Hopper, Boy’s Mechanical Train; Mrs. Albert Watt­ ers, R.R. No. 2, Teeswater, Kitchen Clock. Accepted Position at Noranda Mr. Morris Christie left for Nor­ anda on Saturday where he has ac­ cepted a position with Gamble and Robinson & Co., wholesale dealers, whose head office is in North Bay. Pansies in December On Monday this week Verne Walk­ er picked a beautiful bouquet of pan­ sies from the garden at her parents' home. Four of the pansies were full out and the remainder were good-siz­ ed buds. Watch Night Service The Lower Town prayer meeting this week is taking the form of a. Watch Night service and will be held on Thursday evening at 10 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Baird. You are invited. Fell 20 Feet, Badly Injured Mr. Paul VanNess, of Toronto, a former Winghamite, was severely in­ jured last week. While working on a building about 20 feet from the ground a ladder slipped throwing him to the ground. He suffered a broken arm, injured hip and several body bruises. WOMAN’S ASSOC. ELECT OFFICERS The Women’s Association of the United Church held their meeting in the Parlour of the church on Tuesday with Mrs. A. Coutts, the president in the chair. The general business of the month and the Christmas gift to Mr. Wells, the caretaker' were taken care of. The election of officers were as follows: Honorary President—Mrs. D. Ged­ des. 1st Vice Pres.—Mrs. Jas. Halliday. 2nd. Vice Pres.—Mrs. F. R. How- son. 3rd. Vice Pres.—Mrs. Gemmel. Secretary—Mrs. S. Campbell. Treasurer—Mrs. Jas. Isard. Pianist—Mrs. Jas. Robinson. Press Reporter—Mrs. Greer. Flower Committee — Mrs. R. L. Stewart, Mrs. B. Wellwood, Mrs. H. Hopper, Mrs. C. Hopper. Parsonage Committee—Mrs. Coutts, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Isard, Mrs. Hop­ per, Mrs. Geddes. Devotional Committee—One of the executive committee takes a meeting each month. Meeting closed with Prayer by Mrs. Moffatt. McAVOY’S DRUG STORE CONTEST The following were the winners: Boys — 1, Jack Walker, Bicycle; 2, Bud Lockridge, Skates and Shoes; 3, Geo. Edgar, Wagon; 4, Jimmy Col- borne, Sleigh; 5, Jim Stoakley, Hoc­ key Stick and Puck; 6, Donald Ross, Hockey Stick and Puck; 7, Raymond Bell, Hockey Stick and Puck; 8, Clif­ ford Ferrier, Hockey Stick and Puck. Girls — 1, Jean Leaver, Wrist Watch; 2, Leslie Mae Wall, Skates and Shoes; Audrey McGuire, Large Baby Doll; 4, Lois, Cruikshank, Doll Carriage; 5, Madeline Mellor, Doll; 6, Gracie Campbell, . Doll; 7, Mary Louise Beninger, Doll; 8, Reta Phip- pen, Doll. WEDDINGS Henderson - Ward A very pretty, but quiet wedding was solemnized on Saturday, Decem­ ber 26th in St. George’s Cathedral, Kingston, Ont., when Jessie Clarkson, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. eWard became the bride of Will- ian James Henderson, son of Mr. W. J. Henderson and the late Mrs. Hend­ erson, Wingham, Ont. The Rev. Mr. L. M. Watts officiated. The brije, who was given in mar­ riage by her father, wore a De Long model of Coronation blue needle­ point crepe with hat to match and carried a bouquet of Talisman roses ; and migonette. The bride was attend­ ed by her sister, Edith, wearing a crepe dress of hunter green with ac­ cessories to match and carrying yel­ low chrysanthemums. Mr. C. Allan Thompson, Kingston, was grooms­ man. The bride and groom are both Hon­ our graduates of Queen’s University, receiving their Master of Arts degree in 1932, Dr. Henderson later obtain­ ing his Ph, D. at Trinity College, Cambridge. They will reside in Princeton, N. J. where Dr. Henderson is at present a member of staff of Princeton University. Attention Orangemen The regular meeting of Wingham L. O. L. No. 794 will be postponed one week, to be held on Friday ev­ ening, January 8th at 8 p.m. W.O.H.A. Meeting To-Night Messrs. E. C. Williams and Cecil Cook attended the meeting of the W. O. H. A. in Hanover on Saturday but nothing definite was decided re the schedule. It is expected that the In­ termediates will be grouped with Chcslcy, Paisley, Hanover and pos­ sibly Durham. The Juniors may be grouped with Iceswatcr, Ripley and Paisley. These groupings arc not def­ inite and at the meeting which will be hold to-night (Wednesday) a def­ inite decision will be made, A.Y.P.A. Holds Christmas Social A very enjoyable evening was had by all present on Monday when the members of the A.Y.P.A. met in the basement of the church for a Christ­ mas Social. At the conclusion of the. business period the meeting dispersed for games and a jolly time was had by all. Lunch was served by the Soc­ ial committee. The programme oh Jan. 4th will take the form of a sketch presented by Mt. Roberts and a good musical programme will also be rend­ ered. LOCAL COUPLE MARK GOLDEN^WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. H. A, McCall 50 Years Married Last Saturday. Saturday last, December 26th, was a happy day for Mr. and Mrs. H, A7 McCall, Edward Street, for during the afternoon and evening a continual stream of friends called to congratu­ late them, it being their Golden Wed­ ding Day. Bright, happy and in good health, the bride and groom of fifty years ago enjoyed a wonderful day of friendship with their many callers. Mr. and Mrs. McCall were married at Forestville, Dec. 26th, 1886. Fol­ lowing their marriage they lived at Blenheim for two years, then in Chi­ cago for d year, Coming back to Can­ ada they lived at Delhi until 1911. For a short time they operated a store at Fisherville then they conducted a general store in Bluevale, where A- D. Smith’s store is now, for 13 years. Disposing of this business they resid­ ed in Whitechurch for two years and in Hamilton 5 years, then retiring to Wingham 8 years ago. Mr. McCall was born at St. Wil­ liams in 1863, moving to Forestville as a young man where he was mar­ ried. Mr^. McCall, formerly Agnes Wil­ bur, was born in the Township of Middleton in 1869. When about seven years of age she moved with her-par­ ents to Forestville and ten years late, at the age of 17, was married. That Mrs. McCall enjoys good health is somewhat of a miracle for eleven- years ago she suffered a .broken back, and pelvic bone in a car accident at Tillbury. In this accident Mrs. Mc­ Call’s two sisters and a brother-in- law were instantly killed. Mrs. W. C. (Lillian) King, Brus­ sels, is their only child and she was home for the day, assisting her mo­ ther receive the guests. New Stewart Warner Farm Radio, No. B. Batteries, low current consumption on A. Excellent tone, right pfice, Campbell’s Garage, Victoria JS/t.* ■.■ .--- WEDDINGS McLean - Peterman At 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Decem­ ber 23rd, at the United Church Par­ sonage, the marriage of Lillian May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Pet­ erman of town, and Mr. Grant E. Mc­ Lean, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McLean of town, was solem­ nized by Rev. J. F. Anderson. The bride was lovely in a wifie crepe gown, wine hat and matching access­ ories. Immediately following the cer­ emony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. McLean will reside on Patrick Street. ft -------- Magee - Baird ' * A quiet wedding took place at Blue­ vale United Church Parsonage on. Wednesday, December 23rd, at 11.30 a.n,i. when Rev. A. Vallance Robb united in marriage Ruby Rebecca, eldest daughter of Mr. Rubt. Baird and the late Mrs. Baird of -Blyth, to Mr. Wm. Magee of Wingham Junc­ tion, youngest son of Mrs. Arthur Magee and the late Mr. Magee. The bride wore a becoming dress of brown crepe with velvet trimmings and ac­ cessories lo match and was attended by Miss Dorothy Greenaway, of Bltie- vale, who: wore a blue crepe dress with lace trimmings. Mr. James Baird of Goderich was best man. The wed­ ding party returned to their home where a fowl dinner was served to the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Magee will reside on the groom’s farm, Wingham Junction. Fells - Anderson A pretty Christmas' season wedding was solemnized on Saturday, Decem­ ber 26th, nt 12.30 in St. Paul’s Church, Wyoming, when Mabel E. Andcrsoh, B.A., only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E: E. Anderson, was married to Ol­ iver D. S. Fells, son of Mr. and Mrs* J. E, Fells, Wingham. Rev. Mr. Rich­ ardson officiated. The couple were at­ tended by Volley Graybrook, of Col­ umbia, South America, and Elliot S. Fells, of Smooth Rock Falls, Im­ mediately after the marriage cere­ mony reception was held at home of the bride’s parents. The guests, numbering twenty-two, were from Columbia, S.A., Vancouver, Tor- ton, Wingham, Belgrave, Stafford- villa and London. The couple will reside in London I where the groom is a valued member of the teaching staff.