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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-03-09, Page 7’ GORRIE Thursday, March 9th, 1939 Evening Auxiliary Meets Monday The March meeting of the* Evening Auxiliary will meet on Monday-night March 13th, at the home of Mrs. V. Shera, with Mrs, E. W. Whitfield, Miss E. Stephens and Mrs. Newton as committee in charge gram. H, L. Jennings Misses Oliye and in Toronto, returning home .Mrs. sisters, rente, last week. Mr. and Mrs.* Avery visited with friends in Seaforth on Thursday last. Mrs. Avery’s sister, who has been ser iously ill has been allowed to leave the hospitaiaiid is improving, though slowly, at her home there; we are . pleased to learn. Her mother, Mrs. Ida Ashton, is with her daughter. Mr. George Robinson, of Leonard, Man., arrived on Friday to visit his brother, Mr. Jolur Rinbinsou and oth- • er relatives in the community. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Fallis, Ford wich', were guests of Mr, and Mrs. S. W. Ferguson on Tuesday last, Mrs. Fallis also visited her sister, Mrs. W. H, Gregg on Monday last, Misses Janet Watson and Pauline Dick'ison spent the week-end with the former’s mother in Brussels. . Mr. and Mrs. Archie Holmes, of Brussels, are spending a few days the guests of Mr. ond Mrs. Reg. Watson. Mr. Lome Robinson, of Listowel, spent the week-end at his home Jiere. A very large crowd enjoyed the dance in the hall here on Friday ev ening with music supplied by the Leechville Mountaineers. • Mr. Harold Watson, of Fergus, spent the week-end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Watson. Mr.«and Mrs. Wilford King and Earle spent Sunday with |Mr. and Mrs. T. J. MacDonold, Molesworth. Miss Evelyn Hupfer, of Wroxeter, spent Thursday last with Mrs. Archie Miller. Mrs, Archie Miller visited her mo ther, Mrs. A. Earls, also Miss M. .Knox, of near Wroxeter on Sunday. To Hold Leadership Training Course A Leadership Training School is to be held alternately in the Gorrie and Wroxeter United Church, beginning on March 15th. It will meet the first night in Gorrie. The other dates are 17th, 20th, 22nd and 24th. The school begins each night at 7.45. Four cours es will be given, from which those, at tending may choose two, “Jesus -as Teacher,” “The Meaning and Mess age of the Bible”, “The Teacher and His Task”', “How to' Improve Your Sunday School.” Anybody is welcome to attend. Miss Edith Ritchie, of Harriston, spent the week-end at her home here. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Arthur Jasques and family in the sudden death of Arthur Jacques who passed away late Mon day afternoon due to heart- trouble. ■ A.Y.P.A. GUESTS OF Y. P. UNION Debate Proved Very Interesting On Friday evening last the Y. P. U.> of the United Church had aS their guests the members of the A,Y.P.A. The 9th group, had charge bf a beau tiful devotional period, with a theme of “Happiness”, taken by Miss Janet Watson, who also gave the call to worship. Miss Bernice Day played quiet opening music. Miss Janet Wat son read a poem “The Secret of a Happy Day” and was followed by the opening hymn “O Happy Day”. The Scripture lesson,. Proverbs 3: 11-18, was taken by Russel Ruttan, after Which Miss Alma Galbraith read a! poem “To Win You Have to Be lieve.” Miss; Janet Watson then gave the devotional topic “The Key to Happiness,” there being three keys to Use, namely Friendliness, Work and( Thought, Prayer was offered by Miss Velma Zimmerman. Following the hymn "O Lord, how happy we should be,” Miss Janet Watson read the Journal, which portrayed life in dur community tn 1950. Many were the changes which are predicted to YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 Point Scientific Examin ation enables us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision E F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 118. Hamilton PEACE FOR ALL MEN AND ALL NATIONS radio- of -the pro-* Mrs. ; 2nd Best Far visited her Edna Law- original Miss A. Harris, Nation- Stocks, ■ i .a plea for peace between men and na tions. His address went over the Votican radio station. He.requested that the official coronation, March 12, Less than 24 hours after his elec tion as supreme pontiff of the Roman Catholic church-, Pope Pius XII struck the keynote of his reign with take place. It will be interesting to watch them taking form. The main subject in the program was a debate, Resolved tha]t the un denominational community church would be more effective in promoting the religious life of the community than the present denominational sys tem, and was upheld on the affirma tive side by Miss Alma Galbraith and Russel Ruttan, and the negative side by two of the A.YP.A. visitors, Miss Nellie Dinsmore and Ed. Bolton. All debaters did very well, with their sub ject, and brought out very good points, the judges’ decision giving the affirmative side a win by four points. The judges were Mrs. R. W. N. Wade, Mrs. Gordon Mundell -and Mrs. S. G. Kaine. Following the debate the evening was in charge of the social convenors and all enjoyed an hour, after which lunch was served. CARNIVAL WAS GREAT SUCCESS All Classes Were Well Filled—Large Crowd in Attendance. ' The Community Carnival held in the Gorrie Arena on Tuesday night laSt week was a decided success des pite the disagreeable night, bad roads made it impossible for anyone to com pete for the prize for the largest load, which must equal 20 adults. All classes were well filled and it made* the task of judging more diffi cult for the Judges who were: Mrs. G. Mundell, Mrs.' J. Catlicrs, Messrs. Alex. Edgar Jr.’and C. G. Cook. The skaters, who were specially gowned for the occasion, made a lovely pic ture on the ice, .the fancy dressed, in termingling with the clowns, present ing a colorful spectacle. This list of prize winners. began with Audrey Hastie who won for be ing the youngest on skates, with Mr, and Mrs,. A. Moffatt,. of Wroxeter, capturing the prize for being oldest couple on skates. To Misses Jean and Wilma Heibein went the1'first honors in the National Costtime, dressed as Scotch Lassies, and Miss Maxine Far- fish-took second dressed as a Japan ese Miss. The most acrobatic cdniteal dress ed clown was the next class called, and what a laugh they caused, There were big clowns, little clowns, and clowns all over the place, all making a good job, but Harold Keil and Al- lister Elliott won the pirzeik The comic girls under 14 years, presented quite a bit of interest, with hotiors goJ ing to Mildred Farris 1st and Maxine Bolton 2nd. In the comic boys’ class under 14, Tommy Newton won first prize, and Lome King 2nd. The fan cy dressed lady was won by Mrs. E. J. Farrish and 2nd went to Mills Ida Ritchie, j Best Juvenile skater, was won by Clare Bolton and 2nd Jean Moffat. The best couple, lady and gent, proved to be Miss Mina Brown and Bert Elliott, Molesworth, with Mrs. Morley Johnson and Archie Ir win being the winners in the couple race. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Farrish won the prize for the largest family on skates. Misses Betty Edwards and Reta Gallaway were the 1st prize winners in the class for the most typ ical dressed couple, representing Far mer and Wife; Margaret and Calvin Moffat of Wroxeter, won second prize. Reggie Taylor won the prize for the fattest gent on skates, and Miss Ber nice Day for the fattest lady. Bower Farrish won 1st and Walter Hamingway 2nd in the boys’ race un der 12 years, with Marion Smith, of Molesworth and Margaret .Moffat, of Wroxeter 1st and 2nd in the girls’ race under 12 years. Miss Betty Edwards took 1st hon ors from Mrs. Morley Johnson on the last round in the ladies’ race, leaving Mrs. Johnson in 2nd place, Billy Nay won the child’s race of under 7 years. During the evening the Young Mar-, ried Men played the Single Men a friendly game of Broom Ball, with Harold Finlay as referee; the game resulted in a tie. Following the judging the winners were asked to skate past the judges' stand and receive their prizes, the do nations of the Businessmen of the vil lage and the rink manager, Carl. Neil. W. M. S. PLAN FOR THANK-OFFERING the The March meeting of the W. M, S. of Gorrie United Church was held Thursday aftenoon of last week at the home of Mrs. Whitley, witli Mrs. Gallaher in the chair. The meeting opened with a poem read by the’’lead er. “Where cross the crowded ways of life” was sung, after which Lord’s Prayer was repeated in son. Mrs. Kaine and Mrs, Wylie 'the Scripture lessons. The Easter Thank-Offering meet ing was discussed and a committee of Mrs. Scott, Mrs. L. Ruttan and Mrs. Watt was appointed to make plans for it. Mrs. L. Ruttan was appointed Baby Band Supt. and Mrs. Gallaher as Herald. The Christian Stewardship Secre tary read a letter from Mrs. Laidlaw of Blyth, stating ottf allocation for this year would be |>250.00. Mrs. G. Dane reported for supply work. Mrs. Whitfield took charge of the study book in a very interesting manner, the subjects, being “Learning to Live Together” and “Slums of the City.” “Lord, speak to me” was suing, after which Mrs, Gallaher closed the meet ing with prayer. "The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve the.purity of it.”—Matthew Henry. be held on the balcony of St. Peter’s, where he first appeared before the public. Thus the greatest number will be’ given.- the opportunity to see the WROXETER Induction Thursday The induction service for Rev. H. O’Neil, newly appointed rector .St. Paul’s, Clinton, will be held Thursday evening, March 9, Archdeacon Doherty of London will conduct the service and Hurford, D.D., Seaforth, the congregation. A. of on Ven. Rev. R. P. will address returned OnMiss Margaret Linton Friday from Toronto where she has been receiving medical treatment. Her many friends hope for a speedy re covery. Miss Florence Douglas, Fordwich, spent, a few days last home of Mr. and Airs, ing. Mrs. T. Brown spent with Toronto friends when her moth er, Mrs. Isabella Fleming, who is well known here, celebrated her 90ith birthday. Mrs. D. spent the friends. Mr? and week at the G. A. Wearr- the week-end S. MacNaughton and John week-end with Fordwich Mrs. T. G. Hemphill, also Mr. and Mrs. B. Martin, who have spent the past few weeks in’Florida, returned home on Sunday last. Mrs. W. E. VanVelsor, who has been in Wingham hospital for ten days, following an accident, returned home on Saturday. Mr. Charles Edgar, Sault Site. Marie, is spending some weeks visit ing Mrs. John Bush and other friends in the community. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann spent Sat urday with their son and daughter-in- law, M.r, and Mrs. A. Rann, Brussels. Mrs. Lucellq Rann, London, spent the weck-tend w^h her father, Mr. John Hennoberg, who is seriously ill at the home of bis daughter,;Mrs. C. White. „ Mr. Bryans, Walton, was a week end guest at the Mrs. J. Sangster. Miss Jeanette week-end with Edythc Weir, Salem. Mrs. Russel Walke spent the week-end Mrs. John Smith in town. Born—On Sunday, Feb. Mr. i Line, Mi at his moiiia. speedy recovery. home of tMr, and Adams spent the her friend, Miss’ i‘, of with Fpfdwich Mr and 19th,to 4th rn—-On Sunday and Mrs. Meldrum Sanborn , Turnberry, a daughter. Henry Wheeler is seriously ill home with an attack of pneu- His many frfends wish hint a it F Young People’s Union AlHstcr Green, literary convener, >k charge of the meeting of the Y, U. on Monday evening last and opened the service with the hymn, “Stand up for Jesus.” Eva Musgrove led in prayer and Yvonnfc White read the Scripture choosing Mtt. 11; 1-15, Rev. A. M. Grant took charge of the study pcrind his subject being, "The Widening of Fellowship,** Eva Mus- traditional ceremony. photo shows the pope as he broad cast .his plea for peace. grove, vice pres,, took charge of the business session, and announced the first meeting of the Training School to which all interested are -welcome, to take place in Gorrie, March 15th. “Work for the night is coming” was the closing hymn and the Mizpah benediction was followed by the usual period of games. Women’s Missionary Society The March meeting of the W. M. S. will be held on Thursday afternoon of this week at 2.30 o’clock, at the home of Mrs. Robert Stocks. Mrs. G. A. Wearring and Mrs. J. Douglas will have charge. All ladies of the congregation are cordially invited. Mrs. Howes Special Speaker i our last week’s item on World’s of Prayer programme, we oni- to mention the very interesting helpful address given by Mrs. “Christian Litera- in which she gave many valu- In Day itted and Gilbert Howes on turc” able suggestions on good reading and how important it is. Mrs. Howes’ ad dress was much appreciated. Clifford Won. Final Game In the final game, between Wrox eter and Clifford which was played in Palmerston rink, the Clifford club won by a score of 1.-0 last week. The lone goal which was scored in the last period made Clifford winners of the group. Our local team are to be con gratulated on their season’s success. Local Curlers Held Bonspeil Bad weather conditions and soft ice rather marred the success of the an nual bonspeil held on Tuesday of last week, but those present had an inter esting and enjoyable time. All prizes were won by outside rinks, 1st prize going to M. Nash’s rink from Gorrie, Sweaters; W. E. Patterson’s Fordwich entry was 2nd, pairs of Flannelette Blankets; 3rd, George Inglis’ rink of Belmore, Table* Covers. CARNIVAL WAS GREAT SUCCESS Girls’ Hockey Game Interesting Feature A good crowd were present on Fri day night last when the annual Car nival put on by the*businessmen of Wroxeter, was the most successful ever held. An interesting hockey game be tween Wingham and Brussels girls was enjoyed, the latter team winning by a score of 3-1. Robert Paulin of Wroxeter was referee. During the last period Isobel Lowe of the Brussels team, was struck on the head by a hockey stick and although her was not considered serious, proved to be a slight concussu There was good competition costume aiitl racing events which were announced by Dr. I. P, Campbell by injury later n. in the meanf of a loud speaker. The judges wer©; Miss K, Goodfellow, Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton.and Mr, J. Hcmbley. Costume Events Best fancy dressed lady, 1st, Elmer Farrish, Gorrie, Toilet Set Dorothy Jardine, Brussels, 50c. fancy dressed gent, 1st, Elmer risk, Gorrie, motor oil; 2nd, Alvin Moffat, Wroxeter, 50c. Best costume, 1st, Miss Archibald, Schaab $1.00; 2nd, MisS C. Mrs. J. N. Allen, 50c, Best al Custome, 1st, Miss Elva Towel Set; Maxine Farris, Gorrie 50c. Best comic costume, Mrs. Arch. Mac Donald, of Molesworth, bag pastry flour; Mildred Farrish, Gorrie, 50c. Best dressed couple, Pasty White and Jimmie Wylie, Wroxeter, Set of Bowls and Neck Scarf. Fancy dress ed Girl under 14, Jean Moffat $1.00; Agnes Wearring 50c. Fancy dressed boy under 14, Glen Jardine Brussels, $1.00; Ken Smith, Molesworth 50c. Oldest person on skates, Mrs. J, N. Allen, Cold Meat Fork. Youngest on skates, Jimmie Allen, Jr, • Races Ladies’ open, Betty Rae, Wingham, $1.00. Gents, Bill Martin, 100 cigar ettes. Couple Race, Russel Fox and Mary Baekcr, Brussels, $1.00. Girls 10 and under, Audrey McCutcheon, i keld was serving his third year on the 50c, Jean Moffat 25c, Boys 10 and under, Hugh Bell, Wingham, 50c; Calvin Moffat 25c. Lucky Door Prize No. 67—Maxine Farris, Gorrie, $2.00. ■ There were no entries in the larg est sleigh load competition due, no doubt, to road conditions. An hour’s skating was enjoyed at the close of the races, with music provided. A hot dog stand was well patronized. All prizes were donated by the bus inessmen of thei village and the com mittee in charge are to be congratu lated in carrying out so'successfully their annual carnival. CLIFFORD OUSTS FORMOSA SOUAD of the series played in on Friday, ended in a 4- — Goal, F. Biengessmer; Sehili and T. Hcisz; cen- Clifford defeated Formosa 8-6 at Harriston Monday night in an inter mediate Bruce Hockey Association game to win the round 12-10. The first game Walkerton all tie. Formosa defence, B. tre, Dentinger; wings, J. Biengessmer, Opermeyer; subs, ' Beninger, W. Heisz, J, Schill and Hunt. Clifford — Goal, Steurnol; defence, W. Dodd, Bieman; centre, McKjnnon'; wings, Morrison and Leismer; subs, C. Dodd, Cole, Pinkerton, Newman, Gillinson. NEWS of the DISTRICT '<111111111 iiiiitiiiiiiiuiiHHiiiiiniHitiiiiiiiiiiiti iiiiiiiiimiiiiin Lineman Injured in Fall J. 1). Richardson, Dungannon line man for the Goderich Rural Tele phone Company,-had one ankle brok en and badly, crushed when he feil from a tree he was trimming. He was removed to Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, for X- rays and treatment. The lineman was trimming limbs away from the tele phone wires on the Colborne-Wawa- niosh boundary road, oast The* limb on which lie was broke and he fell 15 feet to ground, landing on his feet, tioti to the fracture the tendons of his leg were injured and the ankle badly crushed. of Nile, standing the hard In addi- Fordwich Woman Hurt Misfortune befell Mrs. C. E. Mc- Guffin as she was gathering in the family wash. She slipped on melting snow, falling on her right arm, break ing two bones. With the assistance of neighbors she was rushed over the drifted roads to Wingham General T-Iospitol, by Dr, Fraser, for X-ray, remaining overnight. She is now rest ing comfortably at her home in Ford wich, a Foot Severed by Saw Joseph Wilson, Kincardine butcher, is in the General Hospital following a peculiar foot was wood on : he slipped ing his foot came in portion of the saw beneath chine on which it was set. found the teeth of the saw through rubber boots and stockings, making a gash which required four teen stitches to close and which sev ered the tendons. accidcnt in which his loft nearly severed buzz saw f< on a patch of icc. ontact Cutting a neighbor, In fall wit h the the ma lt was bad cut Common Sense About Constipation A doctor would tell you that the •best thing to dp with any ailment is to get at its cause. If you're constipated, don't fiddle with makeshift remedies. Find out What’s giving you the trouble! Chances'are you won! t have to look vei'y far if you eat just the things most people do, Most likely you. don’t get enough "bulk” in your diet. And "bulk” doesn’t mean a lot of food. It means the of food that isn't largely consumed in the body, but leaves a soft “bulky'’ mass which helps a bowel movement. Millions of people prefer Kellogg's All-Bran, a ready-to- eat cereal, to keep them “reg ular." It supplies the “bulk" they need, pips the intestinal tonic vitamin Bi, Eat All-Bran every day, drink -plenty of water, and Join the “regulars!” Made by Kellogg in J London, Can, Sold by every gro- j cer in two convenient sizes. k______________...J Goderich Councillor Passes Harry L. Salkeld, Goderich council or and well-known citizen, died in the hospital, Goderich, last night in his 61st year. He "had been seriously ill for the past six weeks, first with pneumonia, and then septisaemia. which resulted in his death, Mr. Sal town council and was deeply interest ed in the affairs of the town. He was born in Goderich Township. He was closely identified with the municipal life of his native township as a mem ber of its council and later as reeve, and for 10 years was the township treasurer. Fell from Horse, Fractured Leg Falling to the pavement when the horse he was riding slipped on the icy road west of town, Greely Wankel suffered a fractured ankle.—Seaforth. Huron Expositor. Would-Be Robber Foiled. When he grabbed a hammer and backed a would-be stick-up artist in to a corner, Herbert Marsden foiled an attempted hold-up at Jimmie Auld’s service station, Palmerston. The attempted robbery occurred when a shabbily dressed hobo walked into the service station and curtly order ed Marsden to “stick-em-up.” Al though the man did not brandish a gun, he held his right hand in the pocket, of his coat, as if holding the weapon. However, Marsden -called his bluff when he grabbed a large hammer which was lying on actable. The hobo, who wore dark troii'&ers, a brown overcoat, and a slouch cap, made no further attempt at robbery and calmly walked out of the service station. $10,000 Fire .at Hensall Fire which started in the Twitchell garage, Hensall, and for more than four hours raged fiercely, threatening to destroy was brought under cor men from Hensall and the roaring blaze all 1 mains of a gar left smoldering, ev the worst fires eve: at times the town hall, trol after fire- Zurich battled light. The re- :e and a house were iences of one of to hit this com- unity. The origin of the blaze has not been definitely determined but the flames started in the garage. The fire was noticed when the flames shot out of the garage. The buildings which were razed were frame buildings and the damage was estimated at more than $10,000. Historical Fern Mrs. J’as. Bowey has a fern plant that has reached a historical age. Fol lowing the South African war about 38 years ago, het cousin brought home with him a small fern and gave it to the late Mrs. Alex. Thompson. About fifteen years ago Mrs. Thomp son gave it to her daughter, Mrs. Bowey. The plant has grown consid erable from that time and is still, a thriving, decorative plant. — Exeter Times-Advocate. 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