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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-12-28, Page 1Subscriptions $2.00 Per YearF Single Copies Five Cents .*5 ’j and and and and Grasby Procter Coultes Duncan i,Kt Mr. J, W, Bushfield, the Guest Speak er, Gave an Address on Legislation Subject: The Christian Speaker: Rev. J. F. An- A. E. Toper and D. L, Weir Oppose Each Other Again for Deputy, Cecil Wheeler and Francis Duncan Running for Reeve, Council With Three New Members Get Acclamation. Schedule of Services Are Listed Be* low S’ January 4th -— United With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28th, 1939 INSTITUTE GIVEN SPLENDID ADDRESS CONTEST FOR REEVE IN MORRIS TWP HOWICK TOWNSHIP TO HAVE ELECTION WEEK OF PRAYER 'FO EE OBSERVED Kfl j J. A. Bryans and J< W. Gamble Again ( Oppose Eaclx Other for Reeve. The regular ■ meeting of the Wo men’s Institute was held on Thursday, December 21st, The program consist ed of several musical numbers, a solo by Mrs. Williams, duet iby Misses Ap pleby and Wallace, carol "Joy to the World,” reading were given “A Christmas Story," by Mrs. Wm. Ad air, and “Christmas Eve in Bethlehem Trench” by Miss I<. Pringle. (Mr. J. W’. Bushfield was the guest speaker and his address on “Legislation" was both interesting and instructive. It might be described as a comprehens ive view of Canada’s governments since Confederation in 1867, both fed eral and provincial. The speaker also outlined the various laws, which af fect each individual from infancy to old age. He closed with a description of Canada’s coat-of-arms, and gave the story of .the choice of its name, “Dominion of Canada” ‘“dominion” 1 from Psalm 72: 8.and “kanata” an In dian word meaning village. Instead of the customary giving, of gifts to each other at-the Christmas meeting, each Institute member brought a gift of money to be used in Red Cross work. Also, the Com- •munity Welfare Association which has now ceased to function, presented to the Women’s Institute its -balance on hand $20.16, to be used by them in Red Cross work. The sincere’’ap preciation of the Institute is extended to this organization for. their generous gift. At the close of the programme, a pleasant social half-hour was enjoyed by all. The hostesses were: Mrs. W. . Adair, Mrs. J. Moffatt, Miss Lois Ap- ■pleby, Mrs. W. Wellwood. There was a goodly number at the nominations held in Morris township held on Friday and after the smoke had cleared away it was found that Elston Cardiff, 8 yea'rs as reeve, had given up and the reeveship will be contested by Cecil Wheeler and Fran cis Duncan, two members .of the re tiring council. The council received an acclama tion, the members are Robert Wallace the only man with council experience, and three new men, James Bryans, James Michie and Frank Shaw. The complete list of nominations are' as follows: For Reeve Cardiff, by James Kerr and Clark. • Wheeler, by Martin Grasby YOUR ASSISTANCE WAS APPRECIATED The Chamber of Commerce takes this opportunity to express their ap preciation to those who so kindly donated to the Christmas Tree and Santa Claus Fund. The co-operation received from the citizens makes it possible to carry on this work of making' the children happy and send ing out baskets. They also wish to thank all who in any manner assisted in making this undertaking successful. Thanks again for your assistance. Fractured Arm When she fell on .the cellar stairs at her home on Friday evening, Mrs. Alex. Robertson, Patrick St., had the .misfortune to fracture her right arm kt the wrist. She was taken to Wing- Oam General Hospital by Dr. Craw- ffi&td who reduced the fracture and paced the arm in a cast. ■ ■- S. .J ■ ■ —,r„ -t - T. K. POWELL PASSES ANOTHER MILESTONE « ------------------- Pioneer of These Parts Starts His 94th Year. On Thursday last, December 21st, r. T. K. Powell passed another milestone. There is little of the un usual in having another birthday, but in Mr. Powell’s case there is. The reason — it was his 93rd birthday. Many of his friends called to wish him well and that is just the way they found him. Last year on his birthday, Mr. Powell, wdiile not sick, did not feel up to his usual standard, but this year he welcomed his callers with a hearty hand-shake, words of welcome and with a sense of humor that belied his age. Yes, the past year has dealt kindly with this grand old gentleman. His health is good, his appetite fine and he sleeps like a child, of ten. He tak es a great interest in current news and is well versed with all that is going on* in this troubled world. Most peo ple, when they get up in years, live mostly in the past, but not Mr, Pow ell as be is ennjoying a full life. This fall we had unusual weather, the ground having little frost.,and I practically . no snow fell until the I storm Wednesday evening last week. We called Mr, Powell’s attention to this And asked him if in his 86 years of residing in this community he ever experienced a similar occurcnce. He said he had not, but that he welt re members plowing between Christmas and New Year's Day. On behalf of this community wo extend to Mr, Powell congratulations and the wish for his continued good health, L. E. William i. *Cecil and John McGill. ^Francis Duncan, by Ivan McArter and Howard Clark. For Council ♦James Bryans, by James Clark and Russell Currie. ♦Robert Wallace by James W. Scott and David Craig, Francis Duncan, by Stanley Rutled-, ge and James A. Bryan. -a» Cecil Wheeler, by -Martin and John McGill. • *Jatnes Michie, by Stewart and Lyle S. Hopper. Stewart Procter, by C. R. and James Michie, Edward Bryans, by Francis and Cecil Wheeler. ♦Frank Shaw, by- W. James Hen derson and Ed. Johnston, * Qualified. (Continued on page seven) There was not as large a crowd present on Friday afternoon in the , Township Hall, Gorrie, for the annual Flowick .nominations. The meeting did not create the same excitement as the previous year and each speaker re ceived the attention of those present Practically the same men are running for office as last year, the only differ ence being that W111, Ries jr. did not qualify for the council. For Reeve, the opposition will be J. W. Gamble and J. A. Bryans; for Deputy Reeve, A. E. Toner and D. L. Weir, and for ■the Council, Robert Baker, Edward McCallum, E. H. Strong and John Winters (three to be elected). At 2 o'clock the clerk', Isaac Gam- ;ble, declared the nominations closed .the following nominated. For Reeve J. A. Bryans, by R-, Harding W- J. Strong. J. W. Gamble, by D. Gathers Milt Hastie. For Deputy Reeve ~ David L. V/eir} by T. Lovell Thos. McMichael. A, E. Toner, by C. E. Gregg N. McDermitt. E. H. Strong, by Jas. C. Stevenson and John Harrifield. For Council Win, Ries, jr., by Albert Dettman and F. Douglas. Robert Baker, by F. C. Taylor and Thos. McMichael. I J. A. Bryans, by W. H. Gregg and Geo. A. Dane. John Winters, by Wm. Campbell and J. G. Underwood. Edward McCallum, by Glad .Edgar and Thos. Earl. E. H. Strong, by F. S. Douglas and C. E. Gregg. (Continued on page seven) FINE WEATHER OV ER THE HOLIDAYS Last Year’s Big Blow Remembered In Contrast Ideal Christmas weather was en joyed over the week-end. Saturday* was a Splendid day. The weather on Sunday was ideal for this time of the year, bright sunshine with a nip of frost in tl.ie air, just such a day one would order if they had the doing of it. Christmas, while mostly overcast, had occasional breaks of sunlight but no storm arrived to mar the day. The temperature was just about right and many enjoyed skating on the river and ponds. Boxing- day had ideal weather. The sun was lovely and the ’•temperature a bit colder. The moon came up in the west red arid full and its mellow light on the snow covered roofs was a pic ture out of a fairyland. Last year the day following Christ- i was a great storm started that tied up road traffic, reaching its height next' day. We were in darkness for quite some hours until a transformer came through from Hanover. This year's weather was certainly more kindly- more kindly. On Wednesday morning the temperature took a drop to 4 low. be- Firemen' Had Sunday Call Shortly before' noon on Sunday firemen had a call to Mrs, John An derson's residence. Some material on top of the furnace had taken fire and spread to the joists, A shot or from the booster tank on the truck stopped the blaze. Making Splendid Progress We aps very pleased to report that Jack Montgomery who was severely injured while sleigh-riding when a car crashed Into the bob-sleigh, is making fine progress in Victoria Hospital, in i London, where he was taken a week' ago Monday, So far, the police hav.e* not been successful in apprehending the hit-arid*rttn driver of the car. the two fire l^apyij Mm fear At this season of the y(ear all of us feel the spirit of real community fellowship and we join in wish ing everyone in the community a happy, healthful and prosperous 1940 Wiugltant Atow - ©imps anil Staff The Universal Week of Prayer will be observed in Wingham the week of the 1st of January. When we speak of the Universal Week of Prayer, the words may convey little to some* but Prayer, is the inspiration of Unity, and Unity is vital to the success of the Gospel everywhere. It is no unimpor tant fact that during the Week of Prayer, in the island of the pacific, through all the countries of the East, and the Near East, and Africa^ and all around the world, there are men and women lifting up their hearts together- to Him in Whom all the families of the Earth are one* It is’like a glori ous canon, in which the children of men unite in praise .and prayer, each nation in turn coming into the har mony, till the earth is encircled with song. In the name of the Lord Jesus we are called to devote the first complete week? in 1940 to united Prayer and In tercession . Let each of these days, from January 1st to January 6th, be days in which prayer shall have the first place in our life and service. The. sacrifice needed, to make room for this, will be a wise redeeming of the* time. _ The services of the week will be held at eight o’clock each evening. The offerings, after any expense is deducted, will.be granted, by the Min isterial Association to the Wingham General Hospital. Monday, Jan. 1—Baptist Church. Subject: The Christian Fellowship. Speaker: Miss Barfoot. Tuesday, Jan. 2—-Salvation Army Citadel. Subject: The Christian Gos pel. Speaker: Rev, E. M. Loney, Wednesday,. January 3—Presbyter ian Church. Opportunity, derson. Thursday, Church. Subject: The Christian Task. Speaker: Rev. E. O. Gallagher. Friday, January 5—St. Paul’s Ang lican Church. Subject: The Christian Triumph. Speaker: Rev. K. MacLean. LEBANON CHAPTER ELECTED OFFICERS Installation Will Be Held Next ' Month. At thd regular meeting of Lebanon Chapter last week the annual election of officers was held with the follow ing results: I. P. Z.—W. S. Hall. Z.—R. R. Elliott. H.—Dr. G. G. McKee. J. —Thos. Gilmour. Treas.—J. W. McKibbon. S. S. P. S.—Fred Fuller. S. S.—Dr. W. A. Crawford. J. S.—J. J. (McGee. O. C.—E, J. Nash. Auditors—T. H. Gibson, Sherbondy. The installation of the above offic ers will be held at the next convoca tion of the chapter on Jan. 16th. N.—W. T. Booth. E.—H, F, McGee. I-I,L. Sang Christmas Carols The Young People of the United ’Church went about town singing car ols following the evening service on Sunday night. I DENYER WILL AD MITTED TO PROBATE Judge Gives Ruling in Favour County, Of the bach- home, district Komina tions . I CHRISTMAS SERVICES LARGELY ATTENDED Kinloss Reeve — Richard Elliott,Benzil Spatters. Mr. Spatters is making his 1.1-1 r.... i -r Many Home For Holiday in Attend- ance. ROBBERS TOOK SUITS, DRESSES AT KING’S Thieves Broke in Back Window to Gain Entrance. Denyer, County of a court ac- sesston of the paid out of the cs- .money to the Hut in a will made in CHILDREN PACKED LYCEUM THEATRE Free Show Held Saturday Afternoon The watts of the Lyceum Theatre fairly bulged on Saturday afternoon when Capt, Adams gave his annual free concert to the children of this district, This is a very kindly gesture by the Lyceum Theatre which is greatly appreciated by the children. The will of George elor inmate of Huron which was the subject tiott al the December I county court, will be admitted to pro. ■bate by order of Judge E. W, Clenv I ent in a judgment given last week The costs will be tale. Denyer left his on County home Januarjs 1939, Ho wanted to leave it to the matron,' Mrs. Jacobs, but turn ed around and left it to the institution, Robert Dcycll, Wingham, brought action against the Cotinty of Huron seeking to Upset the will. Deyell was named .1 beneficiary in a will made by Denyer on September 27, 1983, at which time the testator bad an insur ance policy of $1,000 not paid up. In November, 1933, Denyct entered the house of refuge and lit 193$ received a legacy of $3,000 from a brother, In January. 1939, he made a will making the County of Huron toe sole bene ficiary. He died in May, 1939, first bid for municipal honors. Council — Angus McIntosh, Earl Hodgins, James H. McIntosh, of .the 1939 Council, and Dan McKinnon, George Tiffin and Jack Emmerson. Grey Same Council as last year by accla mation. . Reeve—Henry A.. Keys. Deputy Reeve—Thos. C. Wilson. Council — Alex. Alexander, Thomas Dougherty, Leslie McKay, Lucknow Reeve — J. T. McNab, N. E. Bush ell. Council — R, Rae, Alex Hamilton,' Hafold Treleaven, D, Ferguson, H. McQuillan. Board of Education — Rev. Donald, Dr. B. Johnston, A. Kim, T. Clark. Culross Reeve — Joseph Maclnnis, McKay. ** Council — J. W. Wall, A. Zimmer, L, Falconer, John Moffatt, John Bur- chill. C. E. George ' Auburn The three trustees, James W. Medd? Edgar Lawson and W. T. Riddell, were re-elected by acclamation, Brussels Reeve—R. J. Bowman (accl.). Council—H. Champion, H, Bowler, Sainis and W. Cameron, (acct), j School Board — Albert Wood, ac. j Stephen ^»i Reeve — Chester Mawhinney, Al onzo McCann. Deputy Reeve — Roy Ratz, Ed mund Shapton. Council — Thomas Love Amy, Herman Powe, and Schenk. F Hay Arthur Nelson Reeve —• George Armstrong, Mat thew Turnbull. Comicil — Alex. Crerar, Roland Geiger, Fred Habcror, William Haugh and Nelson Stanlakc. Exeter Reeve' — W. D. Sanders, Benson W. Ttickcy. Public Utilities Com, — Thomas Vryde, Council — E. M. Dignatt, W. H, O, Southcott, S. U Taylor, Hern, There will be a Matinee on New Year’s Day at 2.30 p,m. at the Ly- ttsitm, Theatre. The Christmas Story in sermons, carols and hymns, was told or sung in all the' churches here on Sunday. The congregations in all cases were large and were swelled considerably by the many who were home for the Christmas week-end. Despite the fact that many parts of the world includ ing ourselves are at war, the message of Peace and Goodwill towards men was told to all who wished* to hear, which was in sharp contrast to relig ious censorship in other countries. A feature of the morning service at ‘the United Church was the baptism , of three infants, John Harold Wild, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wild;, Mary Ann Hutcheson, daughter of. Mr. and Mrs. David Hutcheson; Shir-: ley Ann Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown. LADIES TO RESUME RED CROSS WORK •p. In a night robbe'v' eve<1 l° early Friday morning, thieves entrance into the second floor of King’s store and made away with 72 men's suits and two overcoats and 75 ladies’ dresses. That the thieves knew clothing was evidenced by the fact that they picked the best dresses off the racks. They took every suit, as ! well as some made-to-measure suits | that just came in that day. They con-j fined their operations to the second floor. I Entrance was gained to the store by a second storey window at the j southwest corner at the back of the 1 store. This window was heavily bar- t._ ‘ red but the robbers jimmied the out- ' er window and then smashed to picc- • . es the barricade that was in their way.' Much'ofVhe comfort’for toe* T f- hAMA’irAd i' f'llA V/S I .X-' , fa Work Room to Re-Open Wednesday^ Jan. 3rd After a well-earned holiday from the Red Cross work? rooms the ladies will resume their work on Wednesday next. Jan. 3rd, to give the women a chance to carry on their added duties at home during the festive season. As stated above the work will get under way again next week. Outside of a number in the air force !few Canadians have been doing duty I on the active front but with the First j Division now in England no doubt it I will -not be long until some of our ■ troops are engaged on the Western X The Lyceum Theatre presents this: Thurs., Fri., SaUr the special picture: “The Goldwyn Follies.' It is believed that the robbery took' |-r00pg place in the early hours of the morn- Qn ing as Constable Fittei made his £or B10se training her or in Eng- rounds m the back alley about 2,00 , o’clock, and it is reported that nearby j 1 ' _________ _ ! residents heard noises about 3.30 but . thought nothing of it.TOWN HALL PACKED . .............. „ FOR XMAS CONCERT | This store suffered a very heavy ’. Fine Program Presented — 40 Bas kets Delivered usual for the Christmas Tree loss in the spring of 1927 when it was burglarized and since that time burg lar insurance has been carried. The thieves got away with $250,00 worth of merchandise this time, engaged in line duty depends Red Cross and the same goes Watch Night Service City Mission Dec. 31st the evening meeting wilt commence at 8 o’clock and continue ■ on in a Watch Night service, i I HOCKEY GETS UNDER WAY NEXT WEEKAs concert the Town'Hall was filled to ----------——.— overflowing. The concert for this year Midnight Dance Sunday Next held on Friday night, was thoroughly; , Benny Paln)er\s Orchestra will play enjoyed and to the beaming faces of for Midnight Dance, Sunday next, the children was a treat indeed. Mayor J. H. Crawford was chair man and expressed the appreciation of the Chamber of Commerce to those who gave subscriptions or help ed otherwise. He introduced the fol lowing program: solo, Barbara Rob erts, “Don’t Wait Until The Night Before Christmas To Be Good” "The New Maid,” by Mrs. Jack vic and Miss Doris Traill; solo, ian “Old solo solo, bow.’ Great excitement followed the pr gram as Santa Claus arrived and with enjoyed. After lunch Mr. and Mrs.! when they will entertain the Seaforth his helpers distributed bags of good- Watson wore called to the platform I clan. With Httcnemoerder of Hanov* ies to the children, | where Mr, Matthew Gaynor spoke a let and Rowers of Ripley added to tho Another important feature of the few words of congratulations and I list the juniors are much strengthened activity is the sending of baskets and good wishes and Mr. Will Humphrey and no doubt will have a large follw* forty were sent out by the committee presented them, with an occasional (?ng. The team had their first practice this year. I chair and fernery. j Intermediates Play Owen Sound Here j? I Tuesday and the Juniors Take On ’ | Seaforth Thurdsay Next Week skit, Rea- Mar- Ross, Town”; Irwin; recitation, Mary Santa Is Coming To and tap dance, Helen Arthur Jack Reavie "Over The Ratu- | New Years Eve at the Royal T Present Newlyweds ' Mr. and Mrs. Peter Watson (nee' 1 Marian Casemore) were the guests of honour at a gathering of friends and : neighbors. The evening was spent in dancing to the music of McCharles’ ; orchestra assisted by Clark Johnston i of Winghajn who also entertained with songs. Mr, Jackson of Holyrood j was caller-off, A clog dance by Ka- next Tuesday, Jan thleen Reid and the Scotch reel by Wilma and Thcresi Gaynor, Florence (Mcpherson and Shirley Bannister, the (Irish jig by Thercsi and songs by Maitland Johnston of Wingham were Despite the fact that there has been no ice for practice, much interest has been taken in hockey new players, Clarke for g ter, a forward, and Gard, a defense* man, along with last year so Hepburn and Campbell, we should have a good intermediate outfit. The first intermediate game is ’hetw 2nd, with’ Owctt be a great garnet out and give toe With some d, Proc* squad, al- s will open their sched* lay next week, Jan. 4th, Tuesday evening. w 1