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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-11-28, Page 5Thurs,, November 28, 1940 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE FIVE oejoi oejoi01=10 M=KN OE3O:IOE3O Josephine St. “The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail” Phone 36 Wingham This Christinas Festival gives you an opportunity to purchase Christmas Gift merchandise at special prices. This Pre-Christmas selling includes pract ical gifts for all. Bills have been mailed or deliver ed to your home. Now is the time to do your Christmas Shopping while stocks are complete OLD CHUM 1 1..... ■ ........ Miller (accl. for two year term). Goderich Township Reeve—Ben Rathwell (accl.). Council—Robert Smith, Harry Con ey, George C. Ginn, James R., Stir ling (all by acclamation for two-year term). DISTRICT NOMINATIONS Blyth Reeve—W. J. Petts, W. H. Morritt. Council—Jasper Cook, ..Geo. H. . Johnston, W. H. Lyon, Chester E. Morrison, R. H. Robinson, Stanley Sibthorpe, .Francis J. Slorach, DeLoss Taman and Absolam Taylor. J. W. Mills, W. H. McElroy and Kenneth Whitmore were elected school trust ees; and A. W. P. Smith, utility com missioner by acclamation. Carrick Reeve—Jacob Fischer (accl.). Council—Linus Bruder, Chas. Schef- ter, Daniel Reuber, R. J. Morrison (accl.). Kinloss Reeve—Richard Elliott (accl.). Councilors - Dan. T. McKinnon, George Tiffin, Earl Hodgins, Alex. McKenzie (accl.). Ashfield Reeve—Alex. /McDonald. Depty Reeve—Gilbert Frayne. Council—Lome Johnston, Fred An derson, Cecil Johnston (all by accla mation for 2 years). W. Wawanosh Reeve—Thomas Webster. Council—Brown Smyth, Gordon Stanley Reeve—Fred Watson. Council—J. Pepper, William Fal coner, E. Webster, C. Park (all by ac clamation for two years). Mildmay The 1940 council is returned' for a two-year term: Reeve, P. D. Lobsing er; Councillors, P. Schumacher, F. Lobsinger, C. Lobsinger, L. Koenig. Colborue Reeve—Nelson McLarty,> William Thom. Council—Alex, Watson, James Fea- gan, William Clark, William Marsh (all by accl.). Clinton For Reeve—Fred Livermore, W. Glen Cook; for Mayor, K. G. Waters. A. J. McMurray; for Council, M; J. Agnew, David 'Churchill, Charles E. Elliott, Victor Falconer, • Fred W. Johnston, J. W. Nediger, William Walker. el- ALL TOWN OFFICES GET ACCLAMATION (Continued from Page One) Fred W. Spry proposed by F. L. Davidson and ,J. W. Hanna. Wm. Hamilton proposed by J. W. Hanna and C. 33. Armitage. *—Elected by acclamation, only suf- McPherson, Harold Gaunt, Wallace I ficien.t numher qualified (six). Both the parents and the kid dies will open their eyes wide with amazement when they see the large and most varied assortment of toys at Stainton’s. The wise and thrifty shopper will be on hand early for these gifts items. Some of these items are: Wheelbarrow fine value ....... 55c Combination and Target Game, with pistol and darts ................45c Dizzy Donkey really funny ..... 43c Reliable Dolls no better value . $1.00 Hi-Yo Silver Ranger suits, complete outfit ..................,.. $1.75 Donald Duck Choo-choo a splendid toy ... 43c Mechanical Train See this at .,... $1.98 Dial French Phone red with ivory dial 43c Many Others Came and See Them.s STAINTON Hardware Public School Board *Ward 1—Alf. Lockridge proposed by W. F. Burgmqn and Murray John son. *Ward 2—Gordon Gannett propos ed by C. B. Armitage and J. H. Crawford. *Ward 3—C. B. Armitage proposed by Alf, Lockridge and W. F, Burg man, ,*Ward 4-—W. F. Burgman propos ed by C. B. Armitage and Robert Al len. —Elected by acclamation. Ex-Mayor Hanna Chairman Ex-Mayor John W. Hanna was ected chairman of the meeting follow ing the closing of the nominations by Clerk W. A. Galbraith. He was also nominated for Reeve. He expressed his appreciation on being nominated also for having been selected as chair man. I appreciate we have a good council, a fine body of men, all young men who gave of their time freely. 1 am interested in this town, he said, I believe in being up and doing. We have the second finest county in On tario but the county has been handi capped, is not going ahead like it should. More effort should be made to have government help us. I am undecided whether I will stand or not but would like the privilege to repre sent you as your reeve some time. ,1 was Mayor for five years, lie said, and’ feel I made a good job of it. Mayor Crawford Mayor Crawford explained that the: policy of the Council had been to keep the tax rate down but to keep .at a high level the essential services. This, I believe, he said, is a sound policy to adopt and one that will bring pros perity to our town. A 49 mill .tax rate has been rather constant for several years. This is because money must bet set aside to meet debentures that were issued 20 or 30 years ago, We have not increased the capital debt. No debentures have been issued since 1937. He told of the equalization of the county and that would cost the town $800 a year more in county .tax es. This year also the county collect ed Vz mill for patriotic purposes, that meant $800 to Wingham. Together these two items make IVs mills. There will be a gradual reduction in our debt if we keep going the way we have, until in 1944 a reduction of ten mill? can be made in the tax rate. He said there had been a great improvement in the town in the past ten years, no more industry in any town this size. Main Street has improved, new road surface, tfew store fronts, and no emp ty stores. When the poles are remov ed and the new lights installed we will have a street second to none in this part of Ontario. He said last year the town did the best per capita in the Red Cross campaign and this year repeated the performance. He paid a tribute to the splendid council of last year and said he appreciated the hon our of being Mayor for the past* two years and would endeavour to do bet ter next term. ReeVe ’Hetherington As chairman of the Property com mittee, the Reeve said his work was the management of the Arena. It is in good repair, he s aid, each year some work is done. Revenue from skating is small and that is why the town supports the hpekey team. Last year they spoilt $160 to $200 this way and made $400 to $500 profit which is good business. The hockey club of which .Murray Johnson is President, looks after its own finanetng. The eohtraet to heat the Armouries will, he hopes, go a long way to pay the coal bill at the town halt He told of the equalization of the county and how it will cost Wingham more. Did not appeal with other municipalities and they had lost out in their efforts ;o upset the equalization. The coun ty hqd collected $27,000 for patriotic purposes. This was used to buy Sky Harbour, donate $10,000 to Red Cross and hold patriotic meetings. A bal ance of $3000 is in this fund. In the future all roads in town will be hard surfaced if present, policy is followed. That is to use the refund on county levy for use on roads for this purpose every two years or so as was done on Minnie, Centre and Shuter Streets. I am again a candidate for the office of Reeve and ask your support. F. L. Davidson Mr. Fred L. Davidson said he had no intention of standing after hearing the splendid report from the Reeve of the county council. W. H. Gurney Mr. Gurney, who has for twenty years been a member of the Utilities Commission, gave a short, concise his tory of the ‘ accomplishments of the commission. The rate before Hydro took over was 13 cents. It was cut to ten at that time and gradually has been reduced until to-day it is about 3 cents. The old load was 350 horse power, now it is about 750. We pay the Hydro $50 per horsepower. In ten years, if things go on as they are, he predicted there would be no better rate on the Georgian Bay System. He told of the rural lines under control of the local system, about 300 horsepow er, 75 was added this year. Speaking of the waterworks 4epartment, he said that with the new well, our position was good as we have an extra 400 gal lons a minute we can draw on. So far it has not been used but this should be sufficient for years to come. Murray Johnson After expressing appreciation for support given him, Coun. Johnson thanked the manufacturers for their support of the hockey team. The rink is in good financial standing, lie said, I have worked hard to make the hoc key club a success and prospects are bright for this year, he informed the audience. J. J. Evans 'Coun. Evans, chairman of the street committee, said this committee were a shade over the estimates. About $4800 is required by this committee but estimates were cut to $4300 to keep the tax rate down. Some unfor- seen expenditures had made it neces sary to spend more than estimates, about $400. This was caused by ex tra cost of. snow removal and the loss of relief labor on the drain. We have tried to keep down the estimates, he said. E. Wilkinson The Council, I think, did a good job this year. If it is necessary to make expenditures council did, but spent 'carefully :as you would want us to do. As chairman of the Welfare icommittee he said the met cost of re lief less than '$140 and it may be less next year. People in other towns say we .are to be congratulated on the way relief is ’.handled ’here. Frank Sturdy That the town handled its finances we)l this year was shown in the state ment, Coun. Sturdy, chairman of the Finance committee, said. The balance of receipts over expenditures was $3,- 90.6.28, which speaks for itself, and well for the committee, he said. Walter VanWyck We should be proud of our fire de partment, CoUn. VanWyck, chairman of this committee, said. We^also have good equipment. Fie told of the quick work of the brigade in answering a call to Howick which saved a barn from destruction, also the call 1% years ago to Londesboro. This is a good type of service, he said, and we are paid for these calls. We have the best county in the country and the best town in the county, he declared. He said that Fry & Blackball had paid off the town in full five years ahead of time. The only factory that done so, he said. If re-elected I serve to the best of my abijity. Fred W. Spry I has will The smallness of the gathering must show that the people are well satis fied with the present council, Mr. Spry said. I have followed municipal af fairs since coming here and may at EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED- AT MODERATE PRICES. R. A. Reid R. 0. Eyesight Specialist Whigham Office At Williams’ Jewelry Store Every Wednesday Morning 9 to noon. some future time aspire to office, but will not at the present time. The town is well governed, he said. William Hamilton The'men you have in office at pre sent you can not better, Mr, Hamil ton said, so I will not seek office just now but may place my name before you at some future date. I do not know a town better managed, It does not need to take a back seat to any other town, he said. Mr. W, T. Booth, sec-treas. of the Public School Board gave a financial report and stated that the board ex pected to have a balance of $700 at the end of he year, LOCAL AND PERSONAL of of Mrs. Alma Falconer, Toronto, was a visitor in town on Saturday, Miss Agnes MacLean, of Toronto, is visiting with her mother, Mrs. Jno. MacLean. Mr. and Mrs. George Northwood were week-end visitors with her mo ther at Elmyale. Mrs. Russef Dennis has returned home after spending a few weeks with friends in Windsor. (Mr. Charles Roberts, of the West ern Foundry, is on a business trip to Winnipeg and Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. John P. McKibbon were Toronto visitors for a few days the early part of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Paterson, Clintoq, were week-end guests Capt. and Mrs. W, J. Adams, Rev. E. O. Gallagher attended the Executive meeting of the Synod of Huron, at London, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gowans left on Tuesday for St. Petersburg, Florida, where they will spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Beechy and dau ghter, Mary Ellen, of Gall, spent Sun day with Mr. and Mrs. S. Bateson. Mr. and Mrs. George Bruce, Grand Valley, were Sunday visitors with their daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) T. L. Tor rance. Mrs. Olive Beattie left on Monday to spend a couple of months with her daughter, Mrs. Oliver B. Moffatt, In- ger/sol. Mrs, George Mason Sr. has gone to Cooksville to. spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. George T. Gregory. Mrs. H. Fixter and daughter, Don- alda, have left for Mount Forest to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Wes. Brandell. If you remember “KENTUCKY” you will certainly want to see “MARYLAND” at'the Lyceum The atre this Thurs., Fri. and Sat. Aircraftsmen Jack Dale and David Rees, of the Air Navigation School at Port Albert, were week-end guests of Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth MacLean. Dr. H. G. and Mrs. Armstrong and family, of Port Credit, spent the week-end at the home of Mrs. Arm strong’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James I,sard. The regular meeting of the Wo men’s Auxiliary to the Wingham Gen eral Hospital will be held in the Coun cil Chambers on Monday afternoon, Dec. 2nd, at 3.45. WEDDINGS Murray - Cassidy very pretty wedding was solem nized recently at the Manse, Under wood, by Rev. John Hutton, when Lauretta Jean Cassidy was united in marriage to Gunner Ford Murray of the 98th Battery in Listowel, son of Mrs, S. A. Murray, of Wingham. The bride was attended by her sister, Mar jorie, while the groom’s brother, Bdr. Robert Murray, of Petawawa, assisted the groom. After a sumptuous dinner at the home of the bride’s parents, the young couple left on a short honeymoon to southern points. They are residing in Listowel. A Baker - Lepard St. Paul’s Rectory, Wingham, was the scene of a very pretty wedding at High Noon, Wednesday, November 20th, when the Rev. E. O. Gallagher united in marriage Mary Jane Lepard, daughter of Mr. and (Mrs. W. C. Lep ard, of Wingham, and Mr. Gordon Wilbert’ Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Baker, of Wingham. The bride was becomingly attired in a gown of soldier blub crepe with grey accessories. She wore a corsage of American Beauty roses. Mrs. Ern est Greenwood was her sister’s at tendant. Her dress was hunter’s green crepe with black accessories, her flow ers, a corsage of Rose carnations. Mr. Ernest Greenwood was groomsman. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to the immediate relatives at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Ernest Greenwood. The happy couple went on a wed ding trip to Toronto and other points. They will reside in Wingham. Ballantyne - Garniss A, quiet wedding was solemnized ^.t Hew St. James Presbyterian Manse in Londont when Rev T. jk Watson united in marriage, Margaret E. L. Garniss, daughter of ME and Mrs, Toasters ... $1.75 Up Coffeemakers $4.95 up Handy aids, these good looking and SO efficient gadgets for the modern table. For your home, or as a gift, they’ll be welcome every morning of the year for the swell job they do at low cost. Peterson’s Hardware Charles- H. Garniss, Brussels, and Mr. J. Archibald Ballantyne, London, son of Mrs. Ballantyne, Brussels, and the late James B. Ballantyne. The bride wore a smart street dress of Forest brown, accented with a corsage of Talisman roses and brown accessories. Mrs. Helen Scott, of Brussels,, wear ing wine lace with black accessories, and Mr. Gordon Lyon, of London, were the attendants. A reception at Wong’s followed, and later the bridal couple adding brown semble They will reside at 239 Richmond Street, London. TIME TABLE CHANGES Effective Sunday, December 1, 1940 Full information from Agents Canadian Pacific left on a brief trip, the bride a teale blue coat trimmed in squirrel to her wedding en- for travelling. Jones - Milligan The home of Mr. and Mrs. R. J.- McLennon, Morris Township, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Satur day, November 23rd, when Mossie Milligan, daughter of Mrs. R. J. Mc Lennon and the late Mr. Robert Mil ligan, of Calgary, was united in mar riage to Mr. Charlie Jones, of Auburn, son of Mr. Edward Jones and >the late Mrs. Jones. Rec. A. V. Robb, Camlachie, a for mer pastor of the Bluevale United Church officiated. , The wedding music was played by the bride's cousin, Mrs, Sydney Bur- chall, of Toronto. The bride was growned in grape rose crepe and carried an arm bou quet. The bride was attended by Miss Daisy Holmes, who wore hunter’s green crepe and carried flowers sim ilar to those of the bride. The bride groom was supported by his cousin, Mr. Charles Johnston. After a honeymoon trip the bride and bridegroom will take up residence on the bridegroom’s farm, Auburn. ... . 18th, in Detroit, Mich., of Mrs. A. Solmie, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Allen VanAlstytie. The deceased was in her 43rd year and had. only been sick a few days. She was a former Wingham girl and attended school here prior to going to Detroit fourteen years ago to work for the Bell Telephone Co. 'Besides her husband she leaves to mourn their loss three sisters, iMrs. Paul Brissette, Harty, Ont.; Mrs. O. Carrothers, Port Stanley; Mrs. Wm. Lockeridge, Hamilton. The ’ funeral took place in Detroit, Mich. SENTENCED FOR CATTLE THEFT OBITUARY Mrs. A. Solmie The death occurred on November -On October 11th last, here, James Deacon, young Culross Township farm hand, pleaded guilty to cattle thieving. At that 'time he was given a respite to finish taking in the crop, threshing, and to do the pre-winter chores. On Thursday he was up for sentence a<t Goderich, and strong re presentations were made on behalf of his counsel’s plea for suspended sen tence. He had made restitution, the man. from whom he stole the cattle added his plea for leniency and so did his employer, but Magistrate Makins; demurred. Cattle thieving was too serious a crime to go unpunished, he said. 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