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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-07-01, Page 7Thursday, July 1st, 1937 Wrxoeter News and Corrie Vidette GORRIE I by weights, and which has never had to be repaired, and always kept good time. At the time it was bought clock's were sold by peddlers in How- ick. . Rev, A. H. O’Neil and Mrs, Q’Neil spent the week-end with friends at Mooretown and the former took ■charge of the Anglican Church serv­ ices in Petrolia on Sunday, Guests of Mr, and Mrs, Ernebt King for a few days the past week ■were, Mr, and Mrs. Frank Clegg, Mrs. Prank Graham, and Mr, and Mrs. Hol­ ton, of St, Louis, Mich,, also for the "week-end, Miss Clara King and Mr, Percy Colmer, of Toronto. Guests at the home of Mr. James Douglas far the week-end were, Mr. ■and Mrs. Robert McElwain, of Min- -den. Miss Mae Watters of Toronto spent the week-end with her mother. Mrs. McMillan and two sons, of Listowel, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes. Mrs. Barton and daughter, Marlene, 'who have been visiting at Markdale ■for a month, returned home last week. Miss Pearl and Mr. Clifford Hard- • Ing of Toronto, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phil­ lip Harding. Mr. Harry Ardell spent the .week­ end with his cousin, Mrs. S. Munroe. Mr. George McKee attended a Re­ Union in Atwood on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Abram of Listowel spent Wednesday last with Friends here, and attended the garden •party. Mrs. W. G. Strong spent Saturday with relatives in Hespeler. Preached Anniversary Services Rev. W. H. Robarts, of Petrolia, •who was rector in St. Stephens Church here over 20 years ago, preached an- . niversary services in that church on Sunday last. His text was found in St. Matthews, 18:12, from which he preached a very helpful and inspiring sermon. The choir also rendered a suitable anthem. Rev. W. H. and Mrs. Robarts and , daughter, Miss Elizabeth, of Petrolia, spent a few .days with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wade and Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes and others while here. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bolton, Clare and Maxine, spent Sunday with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bolton, at Fordwich; Clare stayed with his grandparents for a longer visit. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shera and little ■daughter, Shirley, spent Sunday with ■the former’s brother, Mr. Henry Shera ■and Mrs. Shera at Moorefield. Mrs. Phillip Flarding spent a couple ■of days last week at Bruce Beach. Mr. Harold Bradnock' left on Mon- •day for his home in California. His father, Mr. Thos. Bradnock, is im­ proving nicely. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bolton spent a day in Toronto last week. Mrs. Victor Shera spent Friday with her mother, Mrs. Ellis, in Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. A.. E. Toner and Mr. and Mrs. John Hyndman were Strat­ ford Visitors one day last week. | Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hamilton of Tor- I Onto, spent Sunday with the former’s rnothcr, Mrs. A. Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hyndman and family spent the week-end in Toronto. 1 Mr. G. S. Dawson, who has been in a Toronto Hospital for the past few weeks receiving treatment has return­ ed home and his condition is quite favourable, we are pleased to report. Mr. W. E. Pearson, Post Office In­ spector, of London, paid his annual call at the local office on Wednesday last, and congratulated the local staff on the splendid condition in which he found everything. Mr. and Mrs. John Hyndman, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gamble, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hyndman and Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Toner attended the funeral of their cousin, Mr. William Waugh, in Mit­ chell on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cathers spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. W. Jar­ dine at Brussels. Antique Clock Those who are interested in an­ tiques, as according to last week’s paper mentioning the clock which was 91 years old, owned by Mr. Adam Gra­ ham of Ford,wich. This week we have heard of a clock .owned by Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wade, which is 81 years old, a Seth Thomas Brass Clock, run MONUMENTS at first cost Having our factory equipped with the most modern machinery for the exe­ cution of high-class work, We ask you to see the largest display4 of monu- .^Lments of any retail factory in Ontario. /’•'All finished by sand blast machines. ^We import all our granites from the Old Country quarries direct, m the rough, Ydu can save all local deal­ ers*, agents* and middleman profits by seeing us. E. X Skelton & Son Mt West End Bridge—-WALKERTON Helen Jefferson, of Owen Sound, is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Foster. Mr. Fred Brown, of Clinton, is spending two weeks with Mr. Robert Brown and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Newton and son Ronald of Toronto spent a few days during the past week with relatives here, the two latter remaining for a time while Mr. C. Newton left Tues­ day for Kirkland Lake, where he ex­ pects to find work. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Rogers, of De­ troit, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown, and Ruth Brown, also Mrs. Paulin, of Wroxeter and Miss Annie Diebel, of Mildmay, returned to Detroit with them for a visit. Jack Newton, of Cobourg, spent a few days this week at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Holmes, Tor­ onto, spent a day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Newton. To Preach Next Sunday Mr. Donald McRae, of Brussels, ac­ companied by his father, Dr. T. T. McRae, were in town on Monday completing arrangements for the Un­ ited Church Sunday School Anniver­ sary services next Sunday. This tal­ ented young student preacher, who has made a name for himsqlf in preaching the old fashioned Gospel, will speak at both services, and bring his own soloist, Jack Bates, a well- known radio vocalist. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Holmes, Tor­ onto, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. R, G. Newton. Mrs. J. Metcalf, Mrs. Harry Met­ calf, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Metcalf and family, also Mr. Scott Webb, all of Paisley, were Sunday guests of Misses Potter. Mr. Joe Earngey, Goderich, spent a couple of days with his mother, Mrs. Wm. Earngey, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ellis and Miss Mary Ellis, of Blyth, spent Sunday with the former’s daughter, Mrs. J. D. Ellsley and Mr. Ellsley. Mrs. John Wylie and sister, Miss Lizzie McKee spent last week in Tor­ onto with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. James Andrews, of Pinkerton, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cummings of Molesworth, were Sun­ day visitors of the Misses Murray- Miss’ Lydia Metcalf, of Paisley, was the guest of her aunts, Misses Potter, last week. Miss Jennie McKee of Whitby spent the week-end with her sisters, Mrs. J. Wylie and Miss L. McKee, and all attended the Balantyne Re­ Union held on Saturday. Mr. George McKee also attended. Miss Alexandria Hamilton is the guest of Mrs. Scott at Blyth this week. Mr. Ray McIntyre spent a couple of days in Toronto this week, Mr. G. S. Ashton, whops working near Cobourg, spent the week-end at his home here. Mrs. Ashton and lit- HOLLYWOOD STARS NAMED IN TAX EVASION HEARINGS Treasury department records in Washington report certain Hollywood stars with alleged tax deficiencies. (1) Elissa Landi was alleged to be $2373 short in her payments. At the same time tax evasion hearings were under way before a joint congressional com­ mittee which revealed many dodges by the wealthy to escape full income tie daughter, Joan, accompanied Mr. Ashton this week. Rev. and Mrs. F. J. Fydell and Miss Doris Sample are spending this week at Port Elgin. ■School closed on Monday. Both teachers, Mr. Mundell, of Bluevale, and Miss Lennox, of Wingham, have been re-hired with increases.in their salaries. Miss Lennox is leaving soon to take a five-week course in educa­ tion in the London University while Mr. Mundell takes an Agriculture course at the O.A.C. JUNE PUBLIC SCHOOL REPORT The following is the June report for Senior Room of the Gorrie Public School. P — promoted, on the year’s work; Honours 75%; below 60% is unsatisfactory. Jr. IV Class to Sr. IV — Phyllis Hemingway (P), Walter Hemingway (P), Kenneth Simmons 64,8, Helen Anger 64, asper Farris 62.1, Billy Ed­ wards 60.6, Allan Hyndman 53.5, Ken­ neth Underwood 51.5. Sr. Ill Class to Jr. IV — Jean Hei- bein (P), Bower Farrish (P), Harold Finlay 66.6, George Gallaway 66, Reg­ gie Taylor 63.4, Jack Underwood 63.1, Kathleen Ellsley 62.2. Jr. Ill Class to Sr. Ill — Dick Car- son (P), Wilma Holbein (P), Doreen Harrison 63.7, Lorraine Nickel 63.7, Earle King 62.7, Emily Heinmiller 53, Cameron Simmons 49.1, Hugh Hutchison 48.2, Elgin King 48.2, Char­ lie Miller 47.6, Harry Zimmerman 29.3. J. Gordon Mundell, Teacher. Juniot Room Honours 75%, Pass 60%. II to Jr. Ill — Mac Hutchison 72, Bill Heibein 70, Lucille Underwood 69, Betty Heinmiller 65. II to Sr. II — Lome King 60. I to Jr. Il — Mary Ritchie 85, Greta Hyndman 81, Muriel McKhight 79, Alister Simmons 77, Clare Bolton 74, Norman Carsort 73, Clara Harp­ tax payments, according to Washing­ ton reports. (2) Here is. Russel J. Ryan (LEFT) assistant chief counsel to the internal revenue bureau, in a huddle with Mason B. Lemming, gen­ eral assistant to the chief counsel, at the tax' hearing. (3) Claudette Col­ bert in payments to the extent of $14,- 182. (4) George Thoms, New York er 70, Leslie Miller 66. Primer to I —• Erland Gregg 80, Maxine Bolton 79.5, Grace Harper 79, Pauline Ficinmiller 73, Jim Ramage 72, Hattie Miller 71, Bill Ashton 65, Bobby Harrison 65. Primer to Sr. Pr. — Maxine Farrish 64, Tom Newton 62, Lois Elsley 60. Junious Primer—George Gregg 77, Betty Harper 76, Helen Strong 75, Stanley Hobbs 70, Jim Miller 61. V. M. Lennox, Teacher. SPEIRAN RE UNION An event of widespread interest took place at Pike Lake on June 26th when about two hundred and fifty descendants of the late John Speiran and his wife gathered for a re-union. In was fourteen years since this family had met in re-union before, that being the one hundredth anni­ versary of their ancestors’ marriage. Great was the pleasure of friends meeting with friends. At the last Re-Union four of their thirteen children (two dying in in­ fancy) were present, and one son’s wife. The combined, ages of these four children when they since passed away was 364 years. Mr. and Mrs. Speiran came to Can­ ada, in 1849 and lived on a farm in Blanchard Township, near St. Marys until their death. This farm is still owned by their grandson, Earl Speir­ an. When Mrs. Speiran Sr, died at the age of 98 years, forty years ago, she left seventy-two grandchildren. There are forty-five living in that genera­ tion to-day and 186 great grandchild­ ren. One daughter’s family of 12 children married and settled in the county of Simcoe, and the eldest son’s family of ten all married and Settled in the Township of Grey. Mr, George Webster, of St. Marys, was the oldest man present on Sat­ urday at the age of 86, and it is be­ lieved Mrs. Teasdale Whitfield of Brussels, the oldest womau, aslawyer, was named by Lemming having bought big insurance policies in a Bahamas company in an effort to reduce income tax payments. (5) Marlene Dietrich was named as hav­ ing an alleged tax deficiency of $52,- 562. (6) Jules Bache, New York fin­ ancier, was also named as allegedly escaping taxes, by the Washington committee. , Mr. Alex. Robinson, of Fordwich, las president and Mrs. Wm. Whitfield of Gorrie, Secretary-Treasurer, also Mr. Harvey Sparling, convenor of sports, deserve ‘credit for the splendid way in which this re-union was con­ ducted and made a success, as every­ one enjoyed the bountiful picnic din­ ner and supper which was topped off with lots of ice cream. Races and other sports for old and young were enjoyed during the afternoon, after which two ba.seball games were play­ ed, the married men versus the single men, also the married women against the single women. Many also enjoy­ ed motor launch rides and sailing on the lake. Friends were present from: Tor­ onto, Barrie, Alliston, Minesing, Cree- more, Phelpston, Elmvale, St. Ma’rys, Tilsonburg, London, West Monkton, Brussels, Ethel, Atwood, Goderich, Blyth, Walton, Stratford, St. Louis, Mich., Bluevale, Wroxeter, Gorrie and Fordwich, The next two years Sparling as Robinson, of Fordwich as Secretary- Treasurer. As dismissal “God be with you till we meet again” was sung, after which a very suitable prayer was offered by Mr. Alex. Robinson. re-union is scheduled for hence with Mr. Harvey President and Mrs. Sam PICNIC WILL BE, HELD JULY 3rd regular meeting of the Wo- Auxiliary of St. Stephens The men’s Church, Gorrie, was held on Wednes­ day afternoon of last week at the home of Mrs. McIntyre with a good attendance. The ladies worked at piecihg a quilt and making dolls for their autumn bale, after which the President, Mrs. Holmes, presided. Rev. O’Neil led iti the opening pray­ er, after which Roll Call was answer­ ed by a missionary verse of Scripture and Mrs. George Ring read from Ads 28 1-10. Mrs. O’Neil then gave a pap­ er,.telling of what one Korean woman did and what hardships she came through to be able to go to Bible study and learn of Jesus. This was based on the verse “For God so lov­ ed the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believ- eth tin Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” It was arranged to hold the annual Church and Sunday School picnic in the Gorrie Park, July 3rd, and also to hold no meeting of the W. A. dur­ ing July or August as in former years. Rev. O’Neil led in closing prayers, after which the hostess served a dainty lunch while all enjoyed a soc­ ial half-hour. WROXETER Mr. and Mrs. Percy Rogers, of De­ troit, were week-end visitors with the latter’s mother, Mrs. Geo. Paulin. Mr. George Sproul of Detroit was a recent visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sproul. Master Alan Pleasance of Port El­ gin is visiting with his grandmother, Mrs. N. White. Mr. and Mrs. Jack McLeod and Miss Margaret Strothers of Toronto spent the week-end with Mrs, A. Mc­ Leod. Miss Mary Pope left on Thursday of last week' on a trip to New Bruns­ wick where she will visit friends at St. Stephen, St. George and other points. Bryce, little son of Mr. and Mrs. George Anger, underwent an opera­ tion for appendicitis • in Wingham Hospital last week. Mrs. C. O. Stuart, daughter Ruth and son Athol, of Toronto, were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Sanderson and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sanderson. On Thursday night of last week the Bluevale boys’ ball club visited Wrox­ eter and the game resulted in a vic­ tory for the Wroxeter boys. On Fri­ day night Brussels girls’ team played against the Wroxeter girls, the score being 19-11 in favor of Wroxeter. Misses Marion and Elsie Gibson are visiting friends in Chicago. Mr. Edward Gibson of Hamilton spent the week-end with his sisters, Misses Marion and Elsie Gibson. Mrs. G. Parks spent a few days re­ cently with her friend, Mrs. Mary Ed­ gar. Rev. W. H. and Mrs. Robarts and daughter Elizabeth, of Petrolia, visit­ ed with friends in this community during the week-end. Mr. Robarts conducted the services in the Angli­ can churches of this parish on Sunday while the rector, Rev, A. O’Neil was at Petrolia. Rev. Mr. Robarts was a former rector of this parish, being stationed here about twenty years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Price (Win­ nipeg Manager of the Remington Typewriter Co.) spent at the home of Mr. Cooke,. Mr. Wm. Turley is spending summer with his daughter, Mrs. bert Ford, near Barrio. Mr, and Mrs. Parker Kelsey, Stroud, spent a few days recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Cooke. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. McLaughlin and Miss Nellie McLaughlin, Oshawa, also .their guest, Miss Eliza McLau­ ghlin, Winnipeg, were week-end vis­ itors with Mrs. Robert McLaughlin the week and Mrs, and other friends. Mrs. John MacNaughton, who has spent the past three weeks with Mn. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton, left for Bayfield on Saturday where will spend some weeks with Mr. Mrs, M. S, Aikenhead at their tage. A large number of former neighbor? and friends from the 4th and 2nd line? of Turnberry, motored to Atwood on Friday evening to an enjoyable house party given by Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Inglis (nee Mrs. Laura Orr). Master Jackie Orr, Atwood, is holi­ daying at the home of Jack McLaugh­ lin. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Timm, Mr. Bill Timm, also Mr. and Mrs. Har­ vey Timm spent a day last week at O. A.C, We regret the serious Tillness of Mr. John McBurney in Wingham Hospital, following an operation. We trust his condition will soon improve., Mr. and Mrs, T, Hainstock, Ford­ wich, were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. S, MacNaughton. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wray and Miss Joyce Wray, Toronto, were week-end guests of their mother in town. Master Bruce Burke, Seaforth, spent last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs., P. Milligan, Dr. W. A. and Mrs. Spence, Tor­ onto, spent the week-end with Mr; and Mrs. R. J. Rann. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wearring and daughters were recent Toronto visit­ ors. Mrs. T. A. Gibson, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. R. Wells, returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. 'Archie Gibson, Tor­ onto, were week-end guests of Mr; and Mrs. Wm. G. Gibson. Women’s Institute Mrs. G. A. Wearring was hostess at the June meeting of the W. I. on. Thursday of last week. The president Mrs.N. T. McLaughlin, presided. The singing of the Ode and the Lord’s Prayer in unison was followed by community singing with Mrs. J. N. Allen at the piano. During the busi­ ness session it was decided to send • $5 to Red Cross funds for the Lon­ don flood disaster. Plans were made for a picnic to be held at the home of Miss Ellen MacEwen in July. The speaker was Miss K. Goodfellow, who gave a Travel Talk on her trip to Europe. Miss Goodfellow spent three and one-half months abroad visiting England, Scotland, France, Belgium and Holland, and took' those present with her in a delightful interesting way. Community singing and the Na­ tional Anthem closed the meeting af- which the hostess assisted by Mrs. H. J. Wylie, Served refreshments. Presentation Friends of Mr. Wm. Mundell froirj Bluevale and community gathered at his home on the 2nd con. of Turnber­ ry on Monday night last week and presented Mr. Mundell and his bride (nee Alba Carter) with a day bed and a mirror. Carman Hetherington read the following address and the pres­ entation was made by Fred Elliott and Jim Johnston. Dear Alba and Bill: We, your friends of Bluevale and the community, have gathered here at your home this evening to extend to you both our hearty good wishes. Although not intending to reside among us, what is our loss is others’ gain. And even then you will be close enough that associations, pleasant in the past, may be continued in the fut­ ure. As a small token of our esteem and best wishes we wish you to accept these gifts. May you enjoy a long happy and prosperous wedded life. Signed on behalf of your friends in the community of Bluevale, Fred Elliott, Jim Johnston. Persistent Tramp (successful at last): “Thanks, lady. Is there any­ thing I can do by way of return?” Housewife: “Yes—don’t. PIPE■ML TOBACCO FOR A Ml LD, COOL SMOKE