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The Wingham Advance Times, 1932-09-15, Page 1eSeteeSeeteseeteeeSese•--- se. see, 1,. .1' Single Copies Five Cents, With Which is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1932 XINCARDINE WINS THE CHAMPIONSHIP Won Two Games in a ROw From Lucknow Kincardine won the championship sof the Lakeside Baseball League by 'defeating Lucknow in two straight .games. In Kincardine last Friday they, won the first game 2 to 1, in -a 13 -inning battle. On Monday af- .ternoon at Lucknow they put the ,cup in the bag and headed for home when they won by a score of 5 to 3, Errors by the Lucicnow infield were manily resopnsible for the Kincar- dine win as Gord. Irwin turned in a .high class performance on the mound andehit the only home run of the game. Parker, for Kincardine, also pitched a steady game and was giv- en better support. • Lucknow put up a great battle at the finish and in the last inning had •two men on bases, enough to tie the score, but were unable to get the runners around. A large crowd was on hand to see this final game, many going from Wingham and surrounding' district. This puts the finis on the •Lake- side. League for this year and, no doubt, the fans were well pleased with the class of ball played during prizes. the season, and will look forward to the continuance of this league next ;year. Kincardine probably played the •most steady of any of the teams dur- :in.g the season, and deserve the place :at the top, but they will have to step to repeat next year. WINGHAM BOWLERS AGAIN WINNERS Lucknow Bowling Club held a twi- light tournament of mixed rinks on Monday night. Twenty rinks tooh part in the play, A rink compoeed 'of Mrs, D. Rae, Ed. Harrison, Mrs. Harrison and D. Rae won first prize, each getting a half dozen stainless knives. Third prize went to Mrs. 0. Thompson, 0, Thompson, Jean Christie and Jack Mason The ladies received 6 Sherbet Glasses and the men, fancy Trays. Fourth prize was a tie and the local rink of Mr .and Mrs. Armitage and Mr. and Mrs. W. VanWyck and a Hanover rink, the latter winning the play-off, Rinks composed of Mr .and Mrs. Bishop and Mr. and Mrs, A. Taylor; Mr, and Mrs. A. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. French, also represented the local club but were not successful In get - tin in. the money. Win at Goderich Three local pairs attended the Twi- light doubles at Goderich on Monday night. Waffle Miller arid Alex Craw- ford won second prize, end tables. W. R. Hamilton and Rev, Pollock, •G. L. Brackenbury and W. Campbell were the other teams, but were not successful in winning one of the LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. E. Buchanan, Toronto, spent the week -end in town, the guest of his brother, Mt. Harold Buchanan. • Mrs. Ellen McPherson and daugh- ter, Miss Yvonne, spent a few days visiting relatives in London last 'week. Tony Farr and his popular dance 'band who made such a hit last week will again be heard over 10 ]3P this 'Thursday, from 9 to 10 p.m. Tune in this hour. Mrs. J. W. Smith, who has been -employed by the C.N,R. here fore the • past 24 years, has been transferred to • Kitchener, and left on Wednesday to -work on his new position. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holt, Mrs. Jno. Murphy, New York, Miss R. Baird Mrs, Sarah Green, Leopold Green .and Miss 3'. Green, and Mr. and Mrs. "Wm. Austin motored to Goderich on Labor Day, and spent the day at the . lake •Radio Service on all makes d rad - los. Have your radio reserviced and put in good condition for the World Series which will start in a few weeks. We test your tubes free — • bring then S in to the Radio & Elec- Firic Shop in the Field Block. • OBITUARY Jane Rush There passed away at the home •bf ;her daughter, Mrs. F. W. Mertens, "68 Rosemound Ave., Weston, Jane •Rush, widow of the late David L. Rush, who prior to his death in 1910 ,conducted a business here for twen- ty-five years. Mrs. Rush was one of :the pioneer women of this district, ;being Vorn in Huron County 85 years •ago, and was a resident of this dis- trict -until her husband's death, when she went to live with her daughter, ..Mrs. Mertens, Fifty years ago she moved from I3elmore to Winghain, .and during her residence here was -most highly respected, arid her many -friends •here were greatly saddened 'by her passing. Some five months its'eee Mrs. •Rush 'had the misfortune to break her hip, -which confined her to the Hospital 'for three months. This acciderit to- gether with her advanced years, catts- eed her to gradually become weaker Until death brought relief. Surviving here are two daughters 'and one son, Mrs. E. 13. Hart, 17x - 'bridge, Mrs. R. W. Mertens, Wes- -tote and Fred V. Rush, Weston, also 'thirteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. The funeral was held from the 'United Chord!, 'Whighein, Rev. Mr. Velivrood, ef , Westoti, conducting the serve, •••• Interment took place in the family -plot, Wingliarn Cettetery• W. D. BLACK IS OUT OF RACE Three Still Left itt the Field W. D. Black, who was nominated to contest South Huron in the int- erests of the Progressives, will not run. Mr. Black was nominated at the Progressive nomination meeting at Hensall, and had signified his inten- tion of running. The executive of the party held a meeting at Clinton, but whether it was the result of this meeting that he withdrew, was not given out. There are still three candidates in the field, Mr. W, Golding,, ex -Mayor of Seaforth is the Liberal nominee, Mr. L. H. Rader is the Conservative candidate, and W. Cooper of Kippen, has signified his intention of running as a Farmer Nationalist, but it is ex- pected in some quarters that he will also withdraw. • ' Now. Is The Time For Weiner `Roasts • Special Price on Rolls in quantit- ies, at Gibson's Bakery. Always the best in Bread, Pastry, Cakes, Etc. Phone 145. • HENSALL MEN GET INTO TROUBLE HERE County Constable McMichael Fol- lows Them at 65 miles an hour • Two Hensell baseball fans and a man from Detroit went to South- ampton to see the Hensall - South- ampton game on Wednesday of last week and on their way beck home, about 10.30 p,m. they stopped off at the Peacock Cafe. Allen McDonell and Donald Hogarth, the Hensall boys, went into the cafe and acted in such a manner that Jim Logag- ianes was compelled to take issue with than. They made for the door, which swings inward; but did not stop to open it, and took the door with thein. A scuffle took place on the sidewalk and Logagianes was was knocked down. The men then jumped into the car, the Detroit -man was sitting behind the wheel and they started at high speed out the Belgrave road. County Constable W. McMichael was in an office across the road On hearing of the fight he went over, but the birds had flown. He commandeered "e. car owned by Mr. Moore of the ]Dominion Bank staff and gave chase. Travelling at 65 miles an hour he overtook the car after it had made a turn off the highway in Belgrave. McDonnell and Hogarth jumped from the car and made their' escape in the dark- ness, but the driver of the car was quietly arrested and both he and his car brought back to Wingham., He was later taken to Goderich and re- leased on $20e bail. It is thought that the Hensall boys had been drinking as they threw two empty beer cases from the car as they sped toward Belgrave. War- rants have been issued against them but up to date they have not been apprehended. They will likely find that the arm of the law is long and strong. Band Contest at Fall Fair The magnificent Silver Cup which was donated by the President of the Dominion Stores, and which was won by Clinton Band last year, will be competed for again this year, when a number of Bfass Bands will take part. • Successful S. S. Picnic Victoria St. Baptist Church Sunday School held a picnic on the Agricul- tural, grounds on Saturday afternoon last. A good turn out of the child- ren and. the parents were on hand to enjoy the fun. The weather was id- eal for the occasion, Races and gam- es were enjoyed by both the old and young and is usual the picnic supper was a climax to a real successful days outing. Neat Year's Markers The Ontario reformatory inmates at Guelph are already busy on next year's markers for automobiles. It is estimated that the number required will be about 700,000 sets and it will take four or five months to complete the work, About 6,000 sets a day are turned out, The markers will have a yellow backgound with black let- ters, When completed they are pack ed fifty sets in a carton, ready for shipment. Choirs Enjoys Corn Roast • The members of St. Paul's Church choir numbering about 45 with their friends, motored to Mrs. George Case more's farm, last Tuesday for a corn roast. Everybody was on time and •arrived early and eager to start off with the games and had some very good ones, and Mrs. Casemore was kind enough to prepare prizes for the winners. Then followed community singing, and needles to say every- body enjoyed the corn roast. This is the second time that this good lade' has entertained the choir and they appreciate it very much as it must ineah'a erat deal of time and energy to treake thein the success they. are, Sale at Bluevale Largely Attended Depression went by the board, at Bluevale last Saturday when the sale of the house and household effects of the late Mary Collie were auction- ed off by T. Fells. The sale drew are unusually large number of people and the bidding was spirited, and the prices paid for the goods were much higher than most sales held recently. Horse Drops Dead Mr. J. D. McEwen of the 10th line of Turnberry, suffered a severe loss on Thursday last when one of his horses drapped dead. Mr. McEwen had been haying and was returning home about noon with an empty wa- gon when the horse fell dead. The horse up to that tine appeared to be in ,good condition. Released on $5,000 Bail LAST WEEK'S WIN- NERS OF MISSPELL. ED WORD CONTEST Great interest it being shown in the Misspelled Word Contest. This office is even getting requests for the loan of a dictionary. If you have not tried this contest, try it this week. It will help you brush up on your spelling and furthermore you may win a ticket to the Lyceum The- atre, See advertisement re the Ad- vance -Times Misspelled Word Con- test on another page of the paper. The winners this week are: Donald IVI. Fortune, Form II, Wingham H. S., Miss Marion Templeman, town, and Mrs. D. McGill, of town. Con- testants may have, these tickets by calling at this ofqce; if not called for by Saturday night, same will be mailed to winners. • This week will be your last chance to try the MisspelSd Wad Contest as next week a new -word contest will be announced. LOCAL AND i,PERSONAL Mr. Robt. Allen is spending a week in Toronto - Miss Weir left this week on a trip through Western Canada. Mr. Jack McKey was in Toronto on Business Monday and Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilson, spent a few days at Toronto Ex. last week. Miss Isobel Tacher, of Toronto, is visiting at the hothe of Miss Gladys Robertson Mr. Clarence Wilson, of Ottawa, is visiting his mother, Mrs. J. Wil- son, Edward St. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Saunders, of Toronto, visited with Mr. L Walker, over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs. D. Hamilton, Min- nie St., visited friends at Wroxeter, a few clays last week. Miss Islay Stewart visited Miss Amelia McDonald at,her near Ripley, last week. Mr. and Mrs Knowlson Hueston, Gorrie, visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Armstrong, Catherine St. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Ripple, of Detroit, visited with Mr .and Mrs, W. T. cruikshank, recently. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Austin and two children visited his parents, Mr and Mrs. Wm. Austin, last week. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Adams, Wat- ford, spent the week -end the guests Of Capt. arid Mrs. W. J. Adams. • •Miss Olive McEwen, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. McEwen, has returned to Listowel, Mrs. H. McDonald and daughter, of Teeswater, visited with Mrs. W. Yottlig and Mrs, Machan, one day e last week. ee Mr, and Mrs, Wm, Holt and Mrs. Murphy, of Mew York, returned to New York after visiting Mr. and Mrs, W. Austin. Rev, E. and Mrs. Hayes returned from their cottage at Sparrow Lake, last Thursd:ay. Mr. Hayes also took a trip to Northern Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Merkley, ac- companied by Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Wright, ef Hernilton, were on a mo- tor trip through Northern Ontario last week. j, B, P. Johnstone, Toronto stock. broker, who has been held in the county jail at Goderich, for the past two months, charged with complicity in the Consolidated Creamery alleged stock swindle, was released on $5,000 bail. The security was furnished by Toronto friends. Johnstone, ' who with Francis H. Byles is charged with fleecing Western Ontario farmers out d\over $200,000 is slated to face trial at the fall assizes. INTERESTING PUBLIC MEETING SEPT._ 24TH Two of Canada's Most Prominent Members of Parliament Will Speak An unusual opportunity is being afforded the people of Wingham and district to hear two well-known Can- adian speakers discuss the present position of the Farmer, the Work- man and also the Business man. Wm. Irvine, from Alberta, a member of the Provincial Board of the Co-operated Commonwealth Fed - with home REGULAR MONTHLY COUNCIL MEETING Report Places Town Water as Grade A. Monday being a holiday, the regu- lar meeting of the Wingham Town Council was held last Wednesclay ev- ening at 8 o'clock, All members were present except Reeve McKibbon and Couns. Wil- kinson and Davidson. His Worship Mayor Willis was in the chair. Minutes of last regular and special meetings were read and approved. His Worship read a letter from the Catholic Women's League asking for a refund of rental paid for Coun- cil Chamber. Moved by Coun. Baker, seconded by Coun. Hanna, that we refund the Catholic Women's League rent for Council Chamber. Carried. The report of the Provincial De - pertinent of ,Health in regard to re- cent milk tests was presented and all samples submitted were found to be above requirements asto ,content of better fat, The report of the Provincial De- partment of Health in regard to sam- ple of town water, gave it the high- est rating or Class `A'. Coun. Gilmour reported that Mr. Crawford had applied for permission to change a gas tank at -his garage due to defects in one already install- ed. The Finance Committee reported a number of accounts as certified cor- rect and recommended payment. Moved by Coun. Elliott, seconded by Coun. Gilmour, that the report of the Finance Committee be abated as read and any accounts not certif. fied to be paid when same are pro- perly certified. Carried. Coun. Baker for the Property com- mittee brought up 'the matter of de- corating the main entrance to the Town Hall at an estimated cost of $46.00. He reported. that his Com- enittee were well within their esti- mates and that it should be done. Council were agreeable to this. Moved by Coun. Gilmour, second- ed by Coun. Elliott, that the Clerk Write a letter to Councillor Wilkin - sole; expressing the sympathy of this Council in regard to the illness of Mrs. Wilkinson. Carried. The meeting then adjourned. Mr. and Mrs. George Black, also his brother and wife, ,of Ayr, also Mr. and Mrs. Edgar, of Wroxeter, visited Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Edgar, Vic- toria St, on Sanday. Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Stevens and Victor, of :Montreal, have returned home after spending their vacation with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Davidson. Mr, and Mrs. L. W. Little and family of Petrolia, spent a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs, D. Hal- liday, and also called on friends at Whitechurch, last week. For Musical Accesories and Stip- eration, and MISS Agnes McPhail, M. plies, strings for all instruments, P., for Grey, will speak on the pres- mouth -organs, sheet music, old time ent economic condition and methods song books, etc., go to the Radio .l?,t Electric Shop in Field's Block. Specials, Thursday, Friday Satur- day: Chocolate Mallow 13iscuits, 2 lbe. 25c; Saiada Tea, ?,- lb. 23e; Cris- to, 21e lb. tin; Sunlight Soap, 10 bars 49c; Rolled Oats, 5 lbs. for 15c; Signapore Sliced Pineapple, 2 tins 25c; Alymer Pork & Beans, tins 20c; Picnic Hains, 2 lbs. 25c; Cott- age Rolle, 2 lbs. 25e; Breakfast Ba- con, hi the piece, 15e Ib; .Pat -a -Pan Pastry Fiotir, 89c 24 Ibbag; at Do- minion Stores, Ltd. whereby the position of the people can be bettered. R. j, .Scott, Presi- dent of the LT.F,0,, states that Mr. Irvine is in very great demand ee a speaker, and that the people of this district are indeed ,fortunate to have this opportunity ef ,taring hint He resent a rare word-picture'of cotiditions° and is considered One of the celeverest thinkers of our time, and no doubt a filled hen will be present to hear the information giv- eit at thie meeting. Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year. ANNIVERSARY SERV- ICES AT BLUVALE The Anniversary Services of the Bluevale United Church were held on Sunday, Sept, llth. Ideal weather and beautiful flowers made a fitting setting to a very happy day, a fell cherch at both services welcoming the Rev. T. Albert Moore, Toronto, Secretary of the United Church of Canada. The Rev. E. Mann in introducing the guest, said how ap- preciative and 'delighted all were to have him in our midst. Fine inspirational messages were given at both services. Dr. • Moore paid tribute to what we owe our Christian forbearers, reviewing the time when they built the first churches, and tracing the influence down the years, until it culminated in church union. He also gave a short, concise report of some of the results of church union since 1925, mentioning the increase in member- ship and the •number of new places of worship opened 'up. Mrs. Tumanus and Miss B. Thorn- ton sang solos, while Messrs. J. Mc- Michael and Alan Ramsay, of Wing - ham, contributed a duet which, with the well -rendered anthems by the choir, added to the beauty and pleas- ure of the services. The visit of Dr. Moore has left many lovely and inspirational mem- ories. C. N. E. ATTENDANCE DROPS THIS YEAR 1,439,000 were the attendance fig- ures at the Canadian National Exhi- bition this year. This is a decrease of 218,000, compared with the total attendance last year of 1,657,000. There was a decrease every day of the exhibition except the last three days, and the increase Thursday and Friday was attributed to the Crosse & Blackwell firm and to the Wrig- ley Company, whose advertising stunt added 30,000 to the total. The 5 -mile swim between George Young and Marvin Nelson, which Young won, was mainly responsible for Sat- urday going over the top, also the Barker Breaths gave 10,000 tickets to children. Mrs. C. R Wilkinson Improving We are pleased to report that Mrs. C. R. Wilkinson who underwent an operation in London last week, is do- ing as well as can be expected. Goderich Fair Next Week Big District Fair at Goderich Sep- tember 20 and 21. Afternoon pro- gram on Wednesday includes four track events: 2.28 trot or pace, run- ning race, and relay running race. Softball tournament by four leading teams of 'county. Other attractions. Special exhibitits. Admission 25c. Penny Bank Report The report of the Penne Bank hag just been received and it shows the total amount on deposit as of the end of June, 1932, to be $1837.14 which is $101.38 more than was on deposie a year ago. The percentage number of 8 c1011.01. dn rewho have deposits here is 40%. There are three schools in the province who have 100% of the pup- ils depositing and 18 schools rate ov- er SOFTBALL LEAGUE FINALS NOT PLAYED What a ,pretty kettle of fish the Softball .League Finals turned out to be. Supertest And Silvertowns play- ed two games in the finals, each win- ning a game, but in the second game which Silvertowns won, the argu- ments started. Supertest took objection to some decisions of "Scotty" Forbes and re- fused to play another game with him as umpire. "Soctty", Howard Sher- bondy and Earl Wilde were picked as officials for the series, and the teams should be made to finish the play-offs with these officials. We have seen "Scotty" in action all sum- mer, and feel he calls 'them as he sees them, but this does not matter. These officials were picked for the series, and the gaMe should be called and the teams play or default. The fans who so loyally support- ed the softball league certainly have a big kick if this league Is not wound up in the proper manner, Dance At Ethel Fri., Sept. 16th. Five -Piece Orch- estra. Admission 25c, Are Improving 'Word has been• received that Rev. H. W. and Mrs. Snell, who were ser- iously injured in a motor car acci- dent last week, are improving, al- though Mr. Snell is still in a serious condition. School Registretione • ; LOCAL PEOPLE IN CAR ACCIDENT Car was Badly Smashed, But No Person Hurt Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gurney, their son, Wallace, and Miss Ella Rae, were proceeding to Kincardine Suns. day when they had an unfortunate accident. As they entered Lucknow and the approached the corner where Station St, crosses the main street, a car driven by Mr, Jas. McRae, of Ashfield, was also approaching the intersection from the opposite direc- tion and drew over to the left side of the road to make the turn in to, Station St. He did not notice Mr. Gurney's car approaching, and Wall- ace, who was driving his father's car, swung to his left to avoid a head-on collision. However, he did not suc- ceed in avoiding the accident and both cars were badly used up, but the occupants of the 'cars escaped in- jury. Mr. Gurney's car had the front spring broken and the fenders and, running board on the right hand side of his car badly smashed. Mr. Mc - Rae's car was also bashedup, as the right front fender and wheel, also the front springs, were broken. Addresses Local Congregations Rev, George McLean was in town on Sunday and gave addresses at the United and Presbyterian churches in the interest of the Lord's Day Allian- ce. United Church Notes The minister, Rev. L. H. Currie, returns home this week and will con- duct special pre -communion services ' next Sunday, Sept, 18th. In the mor- ning the subject will be "An old gos- pel for a new age". The subject for the evening service will be "The man who came back". The quarterly coni munion will be held. on Sept. 25th. School Teacher Meets Former Pupil Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Smith, of Ot- tawa, are spending a few days at the ' home of his sister, Mrs. Geo. Jewell, and wtih his brother, Frank Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Smith recently return- ed from a year's residence in Eng- land and resumes his position in a few days on the staff of the Ottawa Col- legiate, where he has been engaged for the past welve years. While here Mr. Smith had the pleasure of meet- ing one of his former pupils, J. A. Bosman, principal of the high school, _ who was one of his students while Mr. Smith was principal of Wingham High School. --Dutton Advance. The registration at local schools this year is very little different from last year. At the High School the registration is 190, 15 more than last year but in the registration at the Public school there is practically rig_ difference, ,..e, Toeento and Return or I� The C. N. R. is giving a special week -end excursion rate to Toronto this week, September 17th, Tickets will be honored on an trains going Saturday, Sept. 17th, and are good to return on all trains up to and includ- ing, Monday, Sept. 19th. Truck Used in Erectiag Barn A couple of weeks ago the story appeared about a farmer using a car to lift the hay into the barn on his farm. This feat has, been shaded con siderably by Mr, Wm, Weber of the Beaver Valley, who has just complet- ed the erection of a new barn 53 feet square and used a tretck throughout for file lifting of beams and 'material used in its construction. A consider- able saving in man power was the re- sult as only six men were used in er- ecting the frame work and complet- 'leg the building. e, No Fall Fair Despite the fact that the date of the Palmerston Fall Fair is included. in the official list of dates, there is a strong possibility that will be dis- continued for this year. While no definite action has been taken by the Board of Directors, it is generally tederstoed that a number have giv- en expression to the belief that no fair. will be held this year, .,/t is ex- Pected that a meeting of, the diteet- ors will be held itt the near future.to take official action in this mattet.--e Palmerston Spectator. • WEDDINGS Stimore - Homuth. A pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Manse, Wingham, at 12 o'clock noon, on Wednesday, September 7th, , when, Nettie May, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Homuth, of Wing - hem, became the bride 4f Mr. Norval Valentine gtimore, eldne eon of Mr,. and Mrs. Henry Stimore of Walton, Rev. Kenneth McLean Officiated. The bride looked charming in a gown of Royal blue silk lace, with hat and veil oi match, and .carried a bouquet of Sweetheart roses and maiden hair fern. Site was attended by her sis- ter, Miss Olive Homuth, who wore a wine colored gown of georgette and silk lace, with hat and veil to match. The groom was supported by his bro- ther, Mr. Alvin Stimore. Immediate- ly after the ceremony, a wedding din- ner was served. at the home of the bride's parents, to about twenty-five guests. Mr. and Mrs. Stimore left on a motor trip for Toronto, the bride travelling in a navy blue suit. On • their return they will reside 'op the groom's farm, near Walton. Currie - Robertson. The marriage of Gertrude Helen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Robertson, to Mr, William Wheelan Currie, son of Mr. and Mrs. John As Currie, of Wirighare, took place on Saturday in the Winghare Unted Church, with Rev. L. H. Currie of:. ficiating. Miss Hazel Brandon, Of Mitchell, played the wedding musit. The bride wore a becomieg navy ene semble with silver fox fur and a cola sage bouquet of orchids and lily-ofe the -valley. The bride and groom were attended by ,Miss Eta Cattle, tif Torotito, sister of the groom, and Mr. Fred Piper, of, Oehowa. Follow- ing the ceremony, Ur. and Mrs. Cure rie left for a motor trip to Montreal. 11