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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-07-20, Page 7Wroxeter News and Gorrie * Thursday, July 20th, 1939 CONSTIPATION FLATTENS YOU OUT • Don’t let the burden of constipa­ tion get you down ! Millions have found relief through a simple change in their breakfast. For common con­ stipation, due to a lack of "bulk” in the diet, the simple sensible treat- / ment is to supply that lack. Kellogg’s ALL-BRAN is a crisp, crunchy, ready-to-eat cereal which helps form the intestinal "bulk” you need. You’ll like ALL-BRAN with milk, cream or fruits. It also makes the most delicious muffins! Eat ALL-BRAN in some form every day, drink plenty of water, re-estab­ lish regular habits, and see if you aren’t soon feeling on top of the world again. ALLBRAN Made by Kiltotf In London, Canada.. At your trocirs. GORRIE . Miss Audrey Wenzell/. of Detroit, ’ .■spent the week-end with her friend, I iMiss Dorothy Heinmiller. Miss Grace Palmer, of Winnipeg, is Visiting at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Ray McIntyre, and Mr. McIntyre. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller were Sunday visitors with the latter’s mo­ ther, Mrs. Agnes Earls, Wroxeter. iMr. and Mrs. Carl Newton and Ssons, Ronald and George, were week­ end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Newton and other relatives. Little Shirley Newton, who has been visit-- ing in Toronto, returned home with them and little Ronald Newton is re­ maining here for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harrison and family visited at the home of Mrs. Harrison’s mother, Mrs. Douglas, at X Molesworth on Sunday. Mt. and Mrs. Wm. Jardine, of Brus­ sels, visited friends in this community on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Nash and dau­ ghter, Margaret, of Toronto, are visit­ ing at the home of the former’s mo­ ther, Mrs. T. Nash. ,Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gowdy, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gowdy, of Sunday at the home of Ross Earl. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. panied. by Mr. and Mrs. C. Williams, of Long Branch, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Irwin. M'iss Lucille Irwin, who had spent a. couple of weeks with her grandparents, re­ turned home with them. Recent guests of Mr. Adam Sippel were: Mr. George Neeb, of Hamp­ stead, Mr. J. Neeb, iMrs. Deichard and son, Harold, Mrs. J. Schiefie, lit­ tle Miss E. Wenzel, all of Detroit, Mr. Geo. Cook, of Erin, and Mr. R. Cooke, of Rockwood. Mr. R. H. Stephens and son are having the outside of their store re­ decorated. The work is being done by Mr. S. Stinson. Salem, spent Mr, and Mrs. Irwiri accom- GORRIE MERCHANT ' DIES SUDDENLY Stricken with a heart attack while covering his business route on Wed­ nesday July 12th, in Howick Town- MONUMENTS at first coat < Having our factory equipped with the most modern machinery for the exe* jeution of high-class works we a»k you to see the largest display of monu- menta of any retail factory in Ontario, i AH finished by sand blast machines > We import all our granites froirt the Old .Country quarries direct, in the toegh* You can save all local deal­ ers’, agents’ and middleman profits bj seeing tit. E. J. Skelton » Son St W*4 K<4 Bridge-WALKKRTON ship, Russel Grainger, Gorrie, passed away suddenly. While he had not been feeling well the day before, he went out with his truck as usual. He was in his 57th year. 0 He was born in Grey township, near Molesworth, a son of Mr. Harry Grainger, of Molesworth and the late Mrs- Grainger. Later he moved to Molesworth where he operated a gen­ eral store in partnership with Mr. H. Spence. Twelve years ago lie moved to Gorrie, where, he has since operat­ ed a general store. On Feb. 9th, 1927, in Gorrie, he was married to Ethel | May Nicholls, who survives him. Be­ sides his widow and father, he is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Hugh Spence, Molesworth, and Mrs. James Elliott, Harvey, Illinois. He was a member of the Official Board of the Gorrie United Church, where the service was held at 2.30 on Saturday afternoon, July 15th, con­ ducted by his pastor, Rev.- H. N. Watt. The pallbearers were Thomas Earl, Wellsley Strong, Wm. Gallaher, Albert Toner, Anson Ruttan and Nel­ son -Gowdy. Interment was made in Gprrie Cemetery. Relatives from a distance attend­ ing the funeral were: Mrs. James Armstrong, Melfort, Sask., Mr, and Mrs. Snider of Nobleton, Mrs. Hobiy, Walkerton; Mr. and Mrs. Walker, of Ingersoll, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Armstrong, Chicago. QUEBEC BANS DOG-CARTS ON HIGHWAYS, SHATTERS TRADITION w UNITED CHURCH MISSION BAND The Baby Band or Junior Mission ■Band met in the basement of Gorrie United Church Saturday afternoon. There was a good attendance of moth­ ers and children. The meeting was in charge of Mrs. L. Ruttan and Mrs. John Gathers, and was opened with singing the hymn "Jesus Loves Me.” Mrs. Ruttan read the poem by Nancy Byrd Turner "A Charge To Keep,” This was followed by prayer and Scripture reading. Short recitations were given by Edith Hastie, Jessie Miller, Kathleen Cathers, and Mary Thornton. Approp­ riate readings were given by Mrs. Cliff. Pyke, Mrs. Anson Galbraith and Mrs. Reg. Watson. A few lines on "Mother” were giv­ en by six little girls, Bonnie and Bet­ ty Zimmerman, Helen and Patricia Strong, Gwendoline Ruttan and Irene Montgomery. Each in trun present­ ing a letter, telling w*hat it stood for. When the tyord 'Mother’ was formed, Jim Miller quoted the words of the song “That’s What God Made Mo­ ther For.” The World Children was presented by four little girls, Kathleen CatherS, Mary Thornton, Anna Toner and Audrey Hastie, the fifth girl being ab­ sent. Each represented her country, telling “How God cared and loved the little children there, the same as here.” Mrs. Cathers called the roll, each child responding with a flower and quoting a Scripture verse. Mrs. Rut- tan gave a short address on “The Beauty of Motherhood and Its Res­ ponsibilities.” 'The meeting closed with singing the hymn "I Need Thee Every Hour,” and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Lunch was served and a sociable hour enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hooey, Tor­ onto, spent a couple of days last week at the home of the latter’s sister, Mrs. Robert Dane and Mr. Dane, and oth­ er relatives. . Rev. and Mrs. Butt, Who are spend­ ing their vacation at Bruce Beach, vis­ ited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Bradnock for a cpuplc of days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jarties Shera and dau­ ghter, Shirley, also Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Marshall, visited friends in London on Wednesday of last week. Mr. John Hyndman is spending a couple of days this week with friends in Toronto. Mrs. Heirtmiller, who underwent an operation in Wingham Hospital re­ cently, is progressing quite favorably. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Anger and fam­ ily accompanied Mr, Johil Anger and family, of Listowel, and visited with friends in Owen Sound on Sunday. 'Mrs. Seal and daughter, Miss Helen of Lucan, are spending a few days this week with Mrs. S, Munro. Miss Flor­ ence Edwards, of Sarnia, was a Mon­ day guest at the same home. Miss Edna Lawrence, of Toronto, is spending her vacation with her par­ ents, Mr, and Mrs. Charles Lawrence. Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Sharpin, Am- prior, and Mrs, Cecil Sharpin, Guelph, called on friends here recently. Mr, and Mrs, Alex. Marshall and baby son, Visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Curie at Belmore on Sunday, I J con-Quebec farmers will have to do a lot of extra driving now, since a law has been passed banning the use of dog-carts on highways. Dog-carts, such "as the one pictured here, have been a boon to busy farmers because, Mr. Jas?Shera wa$ a Sunday visitor in Toronto. Mrs. J. Metcalf and daughter,, Miss Irene, spent Sunday at the home of the former’s sisters, iMisses Emily and Beatrice Potter. * Mr. and Mrs. Dowdell and daugh­ ter, Audrey, of Toronto, visited* for a couple of days last week at. the home of Mrs. Dowdell’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hyndman. Rev. G. W. and Mrs. Rivers, of Bol­ ton, called on old friends in the village last week. Rev. Rivers ^preached in the Methodist Church here 23 years ago and his many friends were pleas­ ed to see him. Mrs. Robert Ashton, who has been in Seaforth for some time, is spend­ ing a week with her daughter, Mrs. Avery and Mr. Avery. Week-end guests at the same home were: Mr. Leland Ashton, of Newmarket, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Ashton and little daughter, Jean Marie, of Toronto. , Mr. Mervin Stephens, who is at­ tending summer school in London, spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Jack King were week­ end visitor^ with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles King. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Short, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Short and son, Ronald, spent Sunday last in Toronto. Miss Margaret Newton and Miss Arlene Galbraith accompanied by ,Miss Velma Forman, of Listowel, Miss Edith Vanstone and Miss Lor­ raine Hale, of London, are spending a ten-day vacation at White Moun­ tains, New York, and at the World’s Fair, New York City. Mr. Charles Black met with an un­ fortunate accident while carving meat a few days ago when the knife slipped and penetarated the limb, which ne­ cessitates his remaining in bed for a few days. Mrs. Ed, Bolton and daughter, Maxine, spent Friday of last week at the home of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albrecht, near Harriston. Miss Dorothy Arscott and Mr. Ken Arscott, of Toronto, are spending some time, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller. Mrs. Hutton and daughter, Miss Anile, of Cleveland, Mrs. Hueston and son, Dickie, of Listowel, spent the week-end at the home of Mrs. Howes. Mr. and Mrs, David Dane, of Tor­ onto, were recent viistprs at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Dane, Mr, and Mrs.* W. 0, Ferguson, of Bowmanville, Mrs. Annie Girvin, of Goderich, were guests of their broth­ er, Mr, Sam Ferguson and Mrs. Fer­ guson and other relatives last week­ end. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Armstrong, of Fordwich, visited on Sunday with the former’s sister, Mrs. Geo. Dane attd Mr, Dane. Little Bobby Stephens spent a few when they needed something in town, or wanted to borrow a plow point from a distant neighbor, they could go on with their own work' while one of the youngsters hitched up the dog and enjoyed a drive over to do the days last week at the home of his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Faw­ cett, of Harriston. Mrs. H. S. Johnston, Misses Luella Johnston and Laura Phillips spent Friday last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Holmes and Miss Perkins. Dorothy Downey is spending a few days with her cousin,? Viola Downey in Fordwich. Mr. L. W. N. Wade and son, Rob­ ert, are visiting in Toronto for a few days this week. Miss Jean Barnard, London, is vis­ iting at the home of |Mr. and Mrs. Murray Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Taylor and Mr. Mel Taylor spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Earl, south of Gorrie. Mr. and Mrs. Les. Douglas, Wrox­ eter, also Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Ed­ gar, Wingham, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wright. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sanderson and Mr. Deebs, Listowel, also Mrs. Nor­ man Felker, of Clifford, were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Musgrove. •Mr. and Mrs. Victor Shera were Toronto visitiors on Wednesday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Robbins, Tor­ onto, visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Taylor. I The congregations of Trinity Church, Fordwich, St. James Church, Wroxeter and St. Stephens Church, Gorrie, held a picnic in Victoria Park, Gorrie, .on Saturday,. July 15th, when a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. On Sunday morning the congrega­ tion of the United Church here were agreeably sruprised to have as their speaker, Rev. Merrill Ferguson of An­ gola, Africa, who was visiting his un­ cle, iMr. S. W. and Mrs. Ferguson and other relatives in the community. In his discourse lie portrayed Angola and his ’work there. His text was taken from St. Matthew’s Gospel and his message was the challenge of Angola. Angola being a United Church Mis­ sion, it was of interest to learn of the work there. Rev. and Mrs. Ferguson and little daughter, who accompanied i him to Gorrie, are home on Rev. spent a mother, furlough. Oakdale, with his George Wylie, of few days this weel Mrs. J. Wylie. GORRIE AUXILIARY MET AT WINGHAM Miss McGowan, Blyth, Spoke to Ev­ ening Auxiliary. A very pleasant and enjoyable ev­ ening was spent by those present at the July meeting of Evening Auxil­ iary of United Church when nineteen members and several visitors motored to the home of one of its members, Miss Velma Lennox, Wingham. The errand. This photo points the trast between these picturesque relics of a passing age and the modern auto­ mobile. Mrs. The E. Dane, hymn "A was then was giv- committee in charge of the meeting were Mrs. V. Shera and Mrs. A. A. , Taylor, Mrs. Shera presiding. The theme of the Worship Service was “Sowing, Growing and Reaping.” Quiet music by Miss Lennox opened the meeting followed by the hymn, ( “For the beauty of the earth.” E, W. Carson led in prayer. Scripture reading by Miss was taken * from Sol. The little seed lay fast asleep” sung. The devotional talk en by Mrs. A. A. Taylor, who spoke for a few minutes on “The Beauty of a Garden.” She began her talk by re­ citing the little poem “A Garden Is. A Lovesomc Thing.” Following this thought, she said there must be a close relationship between the garden and man’s spiritual destiny. A garden is a place for the cultivation of plants and flowers, a plot of bloom and beauty, where fruits duster and where peace1 abides. Life is given for the object of culture, growth of character, the ’ manifestation, of virtue. I She spoke of discipline as necessary j the well ordered life is self discipline, to the garden and just as necessary to We must always be on our guard, pruning and watching. We always | have the weeds, the temptations, but: Wright. Miss Irene Wright, who is we must keep them down. The rc-1 taking a summer course at Guelph, sources of the garden, the dew and was also a week-end guest at her rain, sunshine and wind, the very air and soil itself are none of them creat­ ed by man. The powers which devel­ op character are divine. We cannot, by taking thought, add one cubit to our stature! We have only the great privilege of using the gracious Power from Above. The influence of the garden, its per­ fume flows out and brings joy to the passersby. Its beauty cheers sick and S. MacNatighton. discouraged. Mrs. Taylor likened this * Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Walden were to the influence of a Christian char-1 week-end guests of the former’s fath- acter. It flows out to all the world.1 er, Rev. iMr. Walden, Point Clarke. There can be no selfishness in a true life. [ "Our lives shall touch a dozen lives | Before tins day is done, Leave countless marks for good or ’Ere sets the evening sun. And this the wisb> I always wish, The prayer I always pray, Lord, may my life help other lives It touches on the way.” We must live for others. In con­ clusion, Mrs. Taylor said our garden is a sowing, a growing and reaping, and our life is a sowing, a growing and a reaping/ Sowing habits, grow­ ing character and reaping a destiny. Miss Lennox rendered a beautiful solo "In The Garden of My Heart,” The guest speaket of the evening, Miss Clare McGowan, Blyth, Supt. of Mission Circle in Huron Presbytery, was introduced by Miss Evelyn Dane. Miss McGowan spent four years in China ministering to its people, re­ turning last year, tn a quaint but Beautiful Chinese costume, and in her ill lovely and charming manner, Miss McGowan gave her address on "World Friends.” She began by men­ tioning* the huge sums spent by na­ tions on armaments and said that if we spent as much love and sympathy in trying to understand our brothers and sisters around the world, who have not had the good fortune,- per­ haps, to know of Jesus we would have world peace. She told of her trip to China of the kindness of the various people, she came in contact with, not knowing their language, yet how kind and helpful they were to her, of her trip to inland China, at beginning of the civil war. She told many incidents of Chinese life, of their ways of liv­ ing, of their traits of character and of her work in girls’ school there. As she spoke, we saw many sides of a Miss Bell Kirton; Mrs. Boyd, of Sud- girl’s life in a foreign field. The hap-j bury, is also spending some time with piness when souls are converted, and , Mr. and Miss Kirton. how sometimes when discouragement touches them, yet they meeti it feel­ ing the Heavenly Father is as near them in China as He is in Canada. Miss McGowan also spoke of her trip to the Holy Land, of the beautiful buildings, of the wonders of the East. She told of the kindness and unobtru­ siveness of the Arab. Concluding her remarks, she said, i if we are to be world friends we must join hands across the seas in love and sympathy, that we must learn to think of the black people as our brothers and that we must remember we are all one in God’s Great Family. The business of the meeting was conducted by the Pres., Mrs. Michael. Plans were made for a picnic to take the place of the August meeting. A committee was appointed to arrange a vesper service for the evening. Hymn “O Master, let me walk with Thee” was sung and Mrs. Shera clos­ ed the meeting with prayer., A dainty lunch was served by Miss Lennox and her mother, and a social time was spent during which Miss McGowan showed many pieces of Chinese art, jade and amber, of Chin­ ese apparel, of their silks, hand em-, .. , , - ; «'—*•broidered, which she had brought with 1 5.® S®®” v°f Jje President, the vice her. These pieces she explained much 6, ’ owe®’ Presided. Mrs. to the enjoyment of her listeners. Mrs.1 „ a C ar^® 0 devotional Shera extended the best thanks and fniintvpjn>. FCa 111 an<^ appreciation of the meeting to Miss!- « y prayer. rs' chose McGowan and her sister for their’ ;rifrn muf __°F. lsoussion ^a*t“ kindness in coming to visit our iety. , (4 WROXETER Master Allen Pleasance, o.f Port El­ gin, is spending his holidays with his grandmother, Mrs. Neil White. Mrs. Alex. Sanderson and her little son and daughter, are guests of her mother, Mrs. Sandy McDougall. Mr. John Muir, of Stratford, paid friends a visit one day last week*. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, of Detroit, son and .daughter, paid Mrs. Neil White a visit for a few days recently. Mr. Knight, of Ethel,, called on friends in town on Saturday. Mrs. Sellers arrived home on Sat­ urday after visiting friends in onto. Tor- Miss Harris, Bracebridge, was a week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. home. Mrs. J. Lovell and her brothers, Mr. P. Fraser and Mr. D. Fraser, from Pilot Mound and Ellrose, visited friends at Niagara Falls last week. Wroxeter L.O.L. took part in the celebration in Brussels on Wednesday of last week. Mr. Colin Wearring, of London, is visiting at the home of his uncle, D. Miss Howes, R.N., of Woodstock, I spent a. few days recently with her friend, Miss Margaret Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Depew, Dor­ othy and Donald, of Toronto, were week-end guests of Mr, and Mrs. Rob­ ert Stocks, Mrs. Depew and children table and a glass beside it, remaining over for the week. Mrs. Lloyd North and daughter, Beverley, who have spent the past two weeks at the Stocks home, return­ ed to London on Sunday. "Mr, Thomas Lovell, his son, Mr.; Lawrence Lovell and Mrs. Lovell, of Sudbury, also Mr. and (Mrs. David Walker and son, Stewart and daugh­ ter, Jessie, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lovell Sat­ urday. Master Barry Rann, of London, is visiting at the home of his grandpar­ ents, Mr, and Mrs. R, J. Rann, Miss Thatcher, of Teeswater, has been engaged to teach in S. S. No. 2, Tutnberry, for the coming year. Mrs, Michie and sons, of Mortis, Fiery, Itching Toes and Feet ■ Here Is a clean, stainless antiseptic oil now dispensed by chemists at trifling cost, that will do more to help you get rid of your trouble than anything you’ve ever used, Its action is so powerfully penetrating that the itching is Instantly stopped; ana in a short time you are rid pf that bother­ some, fiery eczema. The same Is true of Barber's Itch, Salt Rheum, Itching Toes and Feet—mother Irritating unsightly skin troubles, You can obtain Moone’s Emerald Oil in the original bottles at any modern drug store. It is safe to use—and failure in any of the ailments noted above is rare indeed. McKIBBON’S DRUG STORE were Sunday guests of Mr. John and Mr. and Mrs. ’John Fleming, also Master Arthur Reed, all of Toronto, were,guests last week of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown. Mr. Jack Edgar, Fort Frances, is spending the holidays with his moth­ er, Mrs. Hugh Edgar. Mr. Fred Rogers and his mother,. Mrs. David Rogers, visited with Mrs. Rolph and Mrs. James Kirton one day last week. The Rogers family, form­ erly lived at Bluevale where Rev. David Rogers was minister in the Methodist Church. 1 1 The Strength of Protestantism Was the subject of the address giv­ en by Rev. A. M. Grant on Sunday morning service in the United'Church, who based his remark's on the text, “The Love of Christ Constraineth Us.” A solo "The Stranger of Gal­ ilee” was contributed by iMiss Harris, of Bracebridge, and added much to ■ * , rthe beauty of the service. Women’s Missionary Society The July meeting of the W. M. S. | was held in the Church school room I on Thursday, July 13th, at 3 p.m. In i ----I ing.” The hymns chosen were "Won- soc_ ( derful Love” and "Saviour breathe an ■ evening blessing.” , , I" ; I * I M 1 *___J J------------ -------------1— Local Girl Graduates Congratulations to Miss Margaret Edgar who recently graduated from the Walkerton General Hospital and’ was successful in passing her R.N. ex­ amination. After a short holiday at the home of her mother, Mrs. Hugh Edgar, Miss Edgar returned to Walk­ erton Hospital, where she will be on the staff. Ann Broken in Accident V Ray Louttit, sort of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Louttit, had the misfortune to break his arm just above the wrist,, when the team he was driving became frightened of a truck. Ray’s many friends hope for a speedy and perm­ anent recovery. Mrs. Benington and daughter, of Cleveland^ spent the past week with friends in town. Mr. John Gibson, Chicago, is holi­ daying with his wife and children at the Gibson summer home in town. Mrs. Bowley, Toronto, is visiting at the home of Mrs. James Kirton. Mrs. Rolph is visiting Orangeville. friends in Well Fortified A vicar of a parish chui from the city asked one < worshippers if she would help him in his visiting work. "Oh, yes,” said she, “I should be delighted.” "Well,’ poor old his wife. So the the old man sitting in his armchair­ and half a bottle of whiskey on the ch not far >f his lady said the vicar, "call and see Macdonald; he has just lost Try and cheer him up a bit.” good lady called, and found "Is that the only consolation you’ve got?” pointing to the whiskey. "No, lady. I have got three more bottles on the shelf.” -l YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Oiit 25 Point Scientific Examin. ation enables us to give you Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 118. Harrieton