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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-03-09, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gprrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, Subscriptions $2.00 Per Yc«mWINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH Sth, 1939Single Copies Five Cents jgssJ SUNDAY PROGRAM GREATLY ENJOYED FAIR BOARD TO SPONSOR CLUBS MINISTERIAL ASSOC. MET MONDAY MAYOR ASKS THAT ESTIMATES BE CUT AUXILIARY TOLD OF MADRAS CONFERENCE HON. ROBT. WEIR KILLED IN UPSET Seth Parker and Neighbours Presen­ tation Was Largely Attended Field Crop Competition also Boys’ and Girls’ Calf Club Will Be Held The Sunday School room of the United Church was filled to Capacity after the evening church service Sun­ day when a Seth Porker and His Nei­ ghbours program was presented. The singing of old favorite hymns as sol­ os, duets and choruses as w.ell as ■ community.singing was greatly enjoy­ ed by all present. Bert Cullimorc took the part of Seth Parker and Miss Te'na Reid was Mother Parker. Others taking part were: Jack Reavie, solos; Mrs. W. B. McCool, solo; Mrs. Grant McLean and Miss Evelyn Campbell, duet; iMr. Dan Geddes, reading; Mr. J. McCar­ ty, accordion solo; Mrs. W. Henry, solo; Mr. Frank Collar, solo; Messrs. T. H. Gibson and Jas. Mitchell, duet; Bert Cullimorc, solo; Rev. J. F. And­ erson, a story. • Taking part of Neighbours were: Mrs.. R. Beattie, Mrs.'D. Hutcheson, Mrs, E.%. Lewis, Mrs. Geo. Williams, Mrs. Jack Reavie, Miss M. Simpson, B. Isard, -D. Miller, E. Wilkinson, Mrs, Geo. Howson, Mrs. W. G. Ham­ ilton, Mrs. A. Orvis, Mrs. V. Sander­ son, Miss M. Mason, Rev. J. F. And­ erson, Mr. W. Cruikshank, Henry Jensen, W. Tiffin, R. Zurbrigg. The hour closed with the neigh­ bours departing as they sang "Till We Meet Again” and Seth and Mo­ ther Parker (Bert Cullimorc and Miss Tena Reid) singing “Sweetly as the Years Go By.” LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Harold Mitchell and Miss Mar­ garet Currje attended the Toronto Skating Club Carnival on Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Johnston and sons, Ross and Billie, left last week for Kitchener where Mr. Johnston has secured a position. Mr, and Mrs. W. H. French and Marjorie were week-end visitors in Toronto and attended the Toronto -Skating Club Carnival on Monday ev- •ening. Mrs. Murray Johnson and sons, Ken and George, visited in Toronto over the week-end 'and the boys took in the hockey matches at Maple Leaf Garden on Saturday. Special Delivery Rate Cut Commencing March 1st a new low rate has- been in for special delivery letters. The new rate is 10 cents plus the regular postage and applies to United States as well as Canada.- The ■old rate was 20 cents plus the r< nlar postage and this still applies parcels up to 15 pounds. New Agricultural Representative for Bruce The appointment has been made fill the post of Bruce b County Agri­ cultural Representative. Mr. George R. Gear, B. Sc., of Orton in Dufferin County, succeeds Mr. George R. Pat­ erson, who has been named as assist­ ant Jrade commissioner in England. Mr. Gear graduated from the O. A. C.' in 1935. tie assisted in the Bruce County short course held at Tara this winter. For the past two years he has been lecturing at the O. A. C. in the animal husbandry department, and is well versed in that line as well as in scientific agriculture. Just past the thirty mark, Mr. Gear is unmarried. eg- to to LUCKNOW GIRLS WON HERE 2-0 .—t— Moccasin Dance and Hockey Game Had Small Attendance The Girls’ Hockey Game and Mo­ ccasin Dance held at the Thursday night was very tended. The hockey game cd: first and the Lucknow feated our girls 2-0. The Aren^ on poorly at- was play­ lassies de­ game was quite exciting and fast in spots, Fol­ lowing the hockey gaiite a moccasin dance was held but few took the ice. The reason for this poor oltcndance no doubt Was the large number of counter attractions. Ukulele Bill and his Hill Billies supplied splendid mu­ sic for the dance. Hockey line-ups: Lucknow: Goal, Greet; ref., Ritchie, Hoffman; centre, A. Campbell; wings Ferris, Finlayson; alternates, Camp­ bell, McLeod, Hall, MacDonald, Car­ ruthers. Wingham: Goal, L Clarke^ def., B, Rae, H. Brown; c_. wings,’ IL Wilson, T. ternatesi J. Prentice, centre, L Harrison, ,ois Bateson; al- L. Clarke. At a. meeting of the executive of the Turnberry Agricultural rSociety, held on Friday afternoon, it was de­ cided to hold a Field Crop Competi­ tion (Urban Oats) also a Boys’ and Girls’ Calf Club . Details of same will be given later or any wishing infor­ mation may get in touch with the sec­ retary of the Fair Board, H. L. Sher­ bondy, or a member of the commit­ tee. The committee, are: Crop Com­ petition, J. D. Beecroft, Tom Moore, Wm. Wellings, Richard Proctor; Calf Club: David-Fortune, C. R. Coultes, Jas. E. Currie, Ed. JcrJJns. ( O.M.A. HEAD DIES Dr. A. J. Mackenzie, who died on March 3rd, was president of the On­ tario Medical association and a mem­ ber of the staff of the faculty of med­ icine at the University of Toronto. He was born at Lucknow. On Trip to Winnipeg Mrs. FI. L. Sherbondy and Miss Doris Fells left on Saturday on a 3- weeks trip to Winnipeg. Come to the Birthday Party At the United Church On Friday, March 10. The Woman's Association are serving a hot supper from 6 to 8 o’clock. Adults 35c, Children 20c, Ev­ erybody welcome. Seize Power in Central Spain Gen. Segismundo Casado, repre­ senting the popular army of Central Spain, seized the Government from Premier Juan Negrin and headed a national defence council pledged to die fighting against Gen.. Franco and his Nationalists. A manifesto issued by the new military Government indi­ cated Negrin had been prevented from leaving Spain. Frightened Team Bolted There was considerable excitement around the corner of Catherine and Victoria Streets on Saturday after­ noon for a short time, A pile of wood toppled over and frightened a team which was delivering the wO'od on Catherine Street. The team made a dash for freedom, coming to a stdp when the sleigh hit a tree around the corner on Victoria Street. School League Hockey In the twelfth and final game of the Public School Hockey League schedule, played on Saturday morn­ ing in the Arena, the Maroons defeat­ ed the Maple Leafs 4-2. The final point stcindiof the leugue Leafs 11, Maroons 10, Canadiens 3. In the first game of the play-offs, the Maroons defeated the Canadiens by a score ,of 6-1, The final between the Leafs and Maroons will be played this week. St. Paul’s Women’s Association The regular meeting of St.' Paul’s W, A. was held at the home of Mrs. Simpson, Frances St., on Thursday last, with a good attendance of mem­ bers present. It was reported that several quilts bad been made some of which were given to needy families in town also many of the articles requir­ ed for the bale had already been don­ ated. The program for the day was Devotional and Educational and read­ ings were given by Mrs, Jewett, iMrs. J. Templeman and Mrs. Dodd, also an interesting address by Mrs. Gal­ lagher on the report of the delegates to the Madras Conference. Several new members were added to the roll and at the close of the meeting a de­ licious lunch was served by the host­ ess, The next meeting will bo held at the home of Mrs, Lamb. The Wingham and District Minis­ terial Association met at the home of Rev, Kenneth and Mrs, MacLean on Monday. There was a splendid at­ tendance* of the clergy and their wives. Rev. E, O. Gallagher presided dur-, ing -the afternoon. Devotions were led by Rev, J. Pollock' and Rev. H. Stewart. • Following routine business, Rev. J. Anderson gave an address on the Ma­ dras Conference, in which he stated that it is difficult to overstate its pos­ sibilities. The older and younger churches are arriving at a common mind as to God’ swill concerning the next steps in the realm of attainment, and for the spreading of the Christ­ ian religion. Rev. Wilkie, Rev. J. Pollock Rev. K. MacLean who attended i meetings in London touching Conference gave some interesting pressions. After the meeting Mrs, MacLean served refreshments to the assembly and a social hour was spent together. Some Properties to Be Sold at Tax Sale Council' to Consider Giving Less Re- • lief Council .Approved By-Law to Sink New Well. and the the im- CAR AND TRUCK IN SMASH-UP On Wednesday morning last week .Murray Johnson’s Marathon Gas •truck and a Ford V-8 belonging to a Maple Leaf Mill Co. traveller, came to grief on the turn at Freiburger’s corner on Highway 4, north of town. Ted Elliott was driving the truck and on the turn the car and truck came to-gether. The car was practically de­ molished and the truck was badly damaed. The car apparently ran un­ der the side and rear of the truck. Neither driver was injured. The vi­ ability' was very poor at the time, snow drifting across .from the top of drifts. Purchased Lots Mr; Don Nasmith has purchased the lots between Mrs. Piper’s and Mr, Homuth’s on Patrick St. We under­ stand he intends to build a house there this summer. Underwent Operation Mrs. Norman Baker was called to London on Saturday owing to the sudden illness, of her daughter, Jean, who was taken to St. Joseph’s Hos­ pital and underwent an operation for appendicitis. Attended. Chiropractors’ Convention Dr, A. J. Fox and Mrs. Fox attend­ ed a two-day convention of the As­ sociated Chiropractors of Ontario at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, over the week-end. Dr, Bruce and Mrs. Fox, of Guelph, were also in attend­ ance at this convention. Attended Deanery Meeting The Local Council of the Huron Deanery A..Y.P.A. met at Seaforth Monday. Six delegates from St. Paul’s Church, Wingham, were present. The Lenten A.Y.P.A. Service will be held in St, Paul’s Church, Clinton,, Mon­ day, March 20, and Rev. Wm. Wal­ lace, of Stratford, will be the preach­ er. Plans are completed for the Deati- ery Dramatic Contest early in April. Girls Won, From Brussels Betty Rae scored the only goal of the game at the Arena Tuesday night when the Wingham Girls’ hockey team defeated Brussels 1-0, Her sis­ ter, Ella, Mrs. W. W. Gurney, got an assist as she made the pass on the scoring play. The goal was scored in the first five minutes of play and try as they did Brussels could not net the The feature of the game was goal pucl< the splendid exhibition by the tenders. MISSION CIRLCE MET THURSDAY The Young Women’s Mission Cir­ cle of the Wingham Baptist Church met on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. J,‘Falconer, The meet­ ing was opened with the hymn "My Jesus, I love Thee,” The devotional session was taken by Mamie Mcrry- wcathcr and jean Wellwood. An article from the "Link and Vis­ itor” “How We Became Acquainted with Our New Canadian Friends” was given Kelly Miss India. , was sung, and the meeting closed with prayer. The hostess assisted by some of the members, served a dainty lunch which was enjoyed by all, The regular monthly meeting of the Goforth Auxiliary of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church was held at the home of Miss C. Jsbister on Thurs­ day evening with a large number pre­ sent. Mrs. George Scott conducted the meeting, the Scripture lesson being taken by Miss Anne Geddes and the prayer by Mrs, W. W. Gurney. After the business and offering Miss Anne Armstrong gave the dedicatory pray­ er. The topic, taken by Mrs. G. Hastie, dealt with the work of Dr. Amked Kar, who is the leader of the outcasts in India. Mrs. K. MacLean gave an. interest­ ing account of the meeting held in London at which the delegates from Africa, India and Japan Spoke on the great Madras Conference from which they were returning. After the close of the meeting a social hour was enjoyed and refresh­ ments served. JUVENILE LIONS WON AT WALKERTON the Local Lads Top Walkerton Kids 4-0 Died from Internal Injuries Received When Load of Grain Toppled Over This community mourns the death of Pion. Robert Weir, who died at his home, Weldon, Sask., Tuesday, fol­ lowing an accident. He was driving a sleigh from Weldon to his home, twq miles distant, accompanied by his wife’s stepfather,- J. E. Bedford. He was sitting with his legs over the side of the load of barley when the sleigh caught in a snowdrift, slid from the road and upset. Help was sum­ moned and after being released he was taken to his home where he pass­ ed on from internal injuries without regaining consciousness. A physician flew from Prince Albert, 30 miles “MARRYING MARIAN” WILL BE STAGED 1 MARCH 16;-17 Two-Act Musical Comedy to be Pre­ sented in Town Hall, The regular meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday night with all members present except Coun. VanWyck, who was indisposed. The minutes of the previous meet­ ing were read and approved. A letter from’ the Salvation Army, London, Rescue Home, requesting a grant, was laid over until the May meeting. • Mrs. D. Bell, Edward St., and Miss Raymer of the City Mission, were present and complained of the noise ancl'nuisance at the dances held in the curling rink last,summer, The Chief reported the dances were well conducted but that better sani­ tary arrangements should be made, This matter will receive attention. At number of 'accounts presented for payment were ordered paid on motion of Wilkinson and Evans. Coun. Evans reporting for Streets Committee, said the Main St. had been kept clear of snow, side­ walks plowed and catch basins kept open. No work' had been done on the drain as yet. He had received a re­ quest for a light on Alice St. and also a request for the loan of the equip­ ment for making tile. Moved by Coun. .Lloyd and Reeve Hetherington that Coun. Evans be empowered to take‘orders for 30-ancb tile but under no circumstances was the equipment to be loaned. Carried. Reeve Hetherington reporting for the Property Committee, stated that a valve giving trouble on the boiler had been replaced and a check valve installed. The receipts at the Arena this season were not as good as. last, he reported. The Carnival was a very enjoyable one” and a profit was real­ ized. He also reported that the ex­ terior of the Town Hall was badly in need of a paint job. Coun.. Sturdy reported that it was the intention of the Athletic Associa­ tion to paint the boards around the .ice surface white to give better visab­ ility. Coun. Lloyd reported that the Fire Brigade recommended Morris Swan­ son as a firemen. This was approved on motion of Couns. Sturdy and Johnson. Speaking for the Welfare Commit­ tee, Coun. Lloyd said that some meat had been returned by a relief recip­ ient but he considered it good, as did Coun. Evans. He reported that some : men who worked at the Foundry had I received over $1000 or nearly so for their labors and were on relief. j Council had considerable discussion j regarding relief matters and it was j agreed that more stringent methods | would have to be used in this matter which will be more fully discussed at next meeting of the Council. Auditor ,H. L. Sherbondy presented the Auditors’ report and stated he had received every assistance in carrying on this work. The auditor found the books in A-l condition. The report was adopted on motion of Couns. Evans and Wilkinson. (Continued on Page ’Four) In an exhibition game, at Walker­ ton last Thursday evening, Wingham Juveniles defeated the Bruce county town boys by a score of 4-0. On the night’s play the Young Lions should have rolled up a bigger score but did not take the game very seriously. G. Johnson with two goals, K. Johnson with one, and Mac Habkirk with one, were^the scorers. Line-up:' Gool, Adams; def., K. Johnson, W. Forsythe; forwards, J. Hamilton, G. Johnson, J. Fraser; alternates, Hab­ kirk, Biggs, Gorbutt. Has 62nd Wedding Anniversary On behalf of the people of community we extend congraulations to Mr. and Mrs. Hector MacKay, Whitechurch Road, who on Tuesday celebrated their 62nd wedding, anni­ versary. this Lucknow Juveniles Doing Well After disposing of Kincardine, the Lucknow Juveniles took on London in the Forest City on Saturday and held them to a 1-all tie. The return game will be played to-day (Wednes­ day) in Lucknow. Held Sleigh Ride On Wednesday afternoon last week the younger member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Sunday School were treated to a sleigh ride and supper. In the evening the other school mem­ bers skated at the Arena. Two Blyth Women Injured Mrs. Wm. Bennett fell on the steps at the residence of Mrs. William Laid­ law, Blyth, breaking her right arm. Mrs. Mary Turnbull, 86, who resides at the home of Rev. A. M. Boyle, at Blyth, fell on the stairs, injuring her­ self quite badly. Injured Knee On Thursday last TJoyd Dark jured his knee while skiing and since been unable t<bc about, m- has Lecture , of Brussels, lecture on Monday evening, in St. And- Presbyterian Church. Everyone will ‘Ire- by Louise Kelly, and. Marte read an interesting letter from Edith Maim, a missionary in ’’Jesus keep me near the cross” To Give Illustrated Rev. Samuel Ken give an illustrated land rewh welcome. Attended. Horticulture Convention Mrs, (Dr.) Geo. Ross and Mrs. (Dr.) Wm. Connell attended the an­ nual convention of Horticultural Soc­ ieties which was held in Toronto the latter part of last week. Attending Temperance Convention Mr. F. R, Howson, Mrs. Geo. How- son, Mrs. Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lloyd and attending Federation this week. Mr. Elmer Wilkinson arc the Ontario Temperance Convention in T NOTICE ronb All 1st. Town Licenses are due George Alien, Chief of March Police, Star Euchre Largely Attended Forty-four tables enjoyed the East­ ern Star Euchre held in the Oddfel­ lows’ Flail on Monday night. The hall was packed to capacity and many who arrived late could not be accommo­ dated. The winners were: ladies, 1st, Mrs. J. Lockridge; 2nd, Miss Dorothy Kerr; 3rd, Mrs. S. Hare; gentlemen: 1st, C. Fryfogle; 2nd, M. Roberts; 3rd, G. Maclian; Mystery prize, Wm. Gray. * PULLED AUTOMOBILE WITH HIS TEETH Swam in the Icy River The young Armenian, Krikor He kimian, who dubs himself The Hum­ an Seal, The Human Icicle, or Tar­ zan, who has become famous for go­ ing swimming in sub-gen and says he likes it, gave stration at the upper dam urday afternoon. Prior to the ice-covered river, he rode about town (dressed in a bathing suit, on the front bumper shouting his ihtcnli* ley Maitland. Thursday night man stunt when he the street with a rope clenched be­ tween his teeth. He was dressed in a bathing suit for this act also, A large number were at the post office to see him pull the car. ) weather a demon- here Sat- his dip in of an automobile, ohs to swim in the he did a strong- drew a car along Hon. Robert Weir away, to attend him, but he had pass­ ed on before the doctor arrived. Mr. Weir, who was in his 56th year, was born on the 6th line, Turnberry, son of the late Robert and Jane Weir. He was educated at Powell’s School, Clinton Normal School and at Uni­ versity of Toronto, from which he graduated in 1911. While teaching school ar. the Regina Collegiate he en­ listed with the 78th Battalion, served overseas, was badly wounded and won his Majoritj'. On his return from ov­ erseas he was school inspector at Macklin, Sask., later taking up fann­ ing al Weldon where his fine 1,000- acre farm is one of the show places of the West. He was considered one of the best known scientific agricul­ turists in Western Canada. In 1930 he was elected to the House of Commons as member for Melfort and was made Minister of Agriculture in the Bennett Govern­ ment which position he held until 1935. He then returned to active the He then returned to farming following his defeat in 1935 election. He leaves to mourn his passing wife, formerly Dorothy Vance Macklin, Sask., one daughter Dor­ othy, 11 years, and one son, Robert, 5 years. He is also survived by two brothers and three sisters, John, on the homestead ir> Turnberry; David of Kinistino, Sask.; Mrs. R. J. Hues- ton of Gorrie, and Misses Catherine and Jean, of Wingham. The sympathy of this community is extended to the bereaved relatives. his of ex- Serv One of these dates be sure to ’set aside Thursday or Friday, March *16 - 17. The reason is that an all local caste will present "Marrying Marian” a two-act musical comedy in the Town Hall on these dates. The play is being presented by the Wingham Dramatic Club under the direction of: Mr. Clarence B. Armitage, who has so successfully directed previous local musical shows. The play will be un­ der the auspices of the • Winghara. Tennis Club. This play is brimful of-humour and. comedy and the musical scene con-: tains many hits that will be sure to’ please you. Do not miss this great entertain­ ment. Laugh your cares away with "Marrying Marion.” THREE-MIN­ UTE RELIEF Three" minutes after you take Bls- ma-iRex to. relieve acid-indigestion, you will f£el better. Bisma-Rex goes to work promptly and keeps right on working for prolonged benefit. Bis­ ma-Rex. acts 4 ways to relieve acid­ indigestion. Buy a bottle to-day at McKibbon’s Rexall Drug Store. Founder of Mildmay Paper Dead James Wheeler Green, a newpaper publisher for many years, died at his home, Doon, in his 89th year. Mr- Green founded and published four newspapers, The Mildmay Gazette, The Tavistock Gazette, The Parkhilt Gazette, and The Wellesley Maple Leaf. Noted Doctor Passes Dr. Alexander John Mackenzie, 63, president of the Ontario Medical As­ sociation, died suddenly‘at his home, Toronto. He had a distinguished med­ ical and military career. For the past 27 years he had been attached to the University pf Toronto Medical School Staff, being' senior demonstrator. Dr. Mackenzie was born in Lucknow, On­ tario, and attended Clinton Collegiate Institute, Accepts Position With Greer’s \. Mr. G. L. Dunlop, of Wallaceburg, who has had several years’ experience jn the shoe business, has accepted a position with Greer’s Shoe Store and will take over this position next week. His experience includes manager of the Agnew Surpass Store in Kitchen­ er and at present manager of their store in Wallaceburg, Ont. He start­ ed in the shoe business with Camp­ bell’s shoe store, Chatham, and for 3 years was with Fyfe’s Shoe Store in Detroit. We are sure that Mr. and Mrs. Dunlop will receive a very cord­ ial welcome by the people -of this community/ FINE ADDRESSES GIVEN AT MISSION He bids us as upon every Jew of our gratitude all that He has Blyth Rector to Preach Rev. R. M. Wcckes, rector of Trin­ ity Church, Blyth, will preach in St. Paul’s Church, on Friday evening, March 10th, at 7.30 o’clock. Quints Invited to See King The Ontario Government has tended an invitation to Oliva Dionne to bring his wife and their quintuplet daughters from Callander to be pre­ sented to the King and Queen in Tor­ onto May 22 and there are indications it will be accepted. The invitation was issued in a letter by Hon. Harry Nixon, provincial secretary. Held Fellowship Service The first of two Fellowship ices was held in St. Paul’s Church on Sunday evening. The Sidesmen’s As­ sociation and assisting committees have been conducting an attendance campaign under the direction of Mr, W. T. Booth. Sunday evening’s res­ ponse was most gratifying. Rev. E. O. Gallagher discussed with the con­ gregate About,’ special the met mal was hymns wore submitted by various persons and the Rector conducted a brief Open Forum. W' in Religion Is All choir rendered a praise. Following the congregation mi for an infor- A sacred programme on "What ’ and the service of >rship hour, the Parish R< inference. rendered by the A.Y.P.A., famil In the City Mission Thursday and Friday night, also on Sunday, apprcc- iatcive audiences have listened to very interesting talks given by Mrs. T. M. Monts, Field See. of the "Hope of Israel Messengers”. These mess­ ages were illustrated with lantern views of her work among the Jews in Toronto and other towns and cities, in Ontario. The following is a resume of her different lectures. "Gratitude is one of the highest motives of love that may be express­ ed and God promised blessing upon it every time. Fiance Christians to look with favor because toward Himself fpr accomplished through the human medium of Jewish flesh. Materially we must bow appreciation to Jewish genius for a large proportion of the first steps of advancement in our pre­ sent civilization. It would seem that I the little one per cent, of the world’s population represented by Jewry, was to be kept as a leaven of witness by God’s mercy to the world. Let us as loyal Canadians take heed and as Christian citizens of Canada, take the load in prayer for Jewish de­ liverance, and for open hearts of mer­ cy toward this suffering natiou.” At the close of the Sunday evening lecture a vc-ry special feature was the singing of "The Holy City” while very beautiful appropriate slides were shown. 1 r 1I