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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-03-28, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents With Which I* Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter New*. / ’ ______________________ WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 28th, 1940 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Yw SERVICES WERE WELL ATTENDED .Large Congregations for Easter Ser­ vices also on Good Friday The wintry weather did not affect the attendance at the various church­ es on Sunday. The attendance was as big or’bigger than it was on the Eas­ ter of last year. The Easter story told .At this” season has “a great fascination for our people and here in a land where the citizens worship when and how they wish it is a goodly sign to see so many attending these Easter time Christian celebrations.’ The mus­ ic was of special Easter character and the music of this season is probably the most loved next? to that /of the ’Christmas season. On Good Friday a three-hour ser­ vice was held in St. Paul’s Church, from twelve noon until three p.m. Ministers taking part were Rev. Ken­ neth MacLean, Rev. J. F. Anderson, Rev. W. J. Raynor, Rev. J. ^Pollock, Rev. F. C. Watt, Rev. J. B. T.ownend .and the rector, Rev. E. O. Gallagher. THREE HOUSE VACANCIES NOW The death of Charles A. Robertson, Liberal member for Huron-Bruce, left three vacancies in the Ontario Legis­ lature. Arthur W. Roebuck, (Lib,, Toron- io-Bellwoods), and Col. Thomas A. .Kidd, (Cons., Kingston), have resign­ ed to contest seats in the federal el­ ection. The party standings: Liberals —----------:____ 64 Conservative ......................22 U. F. O_____.....________ 1 Vacant ...........................,..... 3 Total ........ 90 BORN WALKER—In Turnberry, on Friday, March 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Nor­ man Walker, Turnberry,, a daugh­ ter, Joyce Marie. Read Greer’s Ad. Heel Hugger Shoes will interest you. Schools* Open Monday The/JEaster holidays will end on Sunday and schools will open Mon­ day.' This vacation has been more like a Christmas holiday. Appointed'Police Chief at Grand Bend Mr. George Westlake, of Wroxeter, has been appointed Chief of Police at Grand Bend' and will leave on Mon­ day, April 1st, to commence his dut­ ies there. .. . Bo Not Miss This Treat The Marian Williamson Girls’ Aux­ iliary invite you to a showing of slid­ es and motion pictures presented by local photographers on Monday even- • ing, April 1st, in the Presbyterian Church. Everyone welcome. Silver collection. Institute to Meet March 28th The March meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held in the Council Chamber Thursday afternoon, March 28th, at 2.30 o’clock. Each member is asked’ to give, in response to the Roll Call, the name of the county which was her*birthplace. Rev. Ken­ neth MacLean win .be the guest speak­ er. The hostesses for the day, Mrs, Thos. Bower, Mrs. J. Tervit, Mrs. Mc­ Kenzie, K. Pringle. RED CROSS MAKES SIXTH SHIPMENT The work of the Wingham Branch oLthe Wingham Red Cross continues to expand. Many women meet three afternoons each Week! in the Red Cross rooms to sew. Here are found machines and all sewing facilities. Numbers of women take yarn home and return kinds of knitted articles. It is also interesting to see the num­ ber of children who are knitting and thus doing their bit. # The sixth shipment has been made to headquarters and consisted of: 156 pairs sox, 10 sweaters, 48 scarves, 36 pair wristlets. 12 Balaclava caps, 12 suits pyjamas, 12 hospital gowns, 12 pneumonia jackets, 12 pairs bed sox, 36 T Binders, 12 abdominal binders, 12 hot water bag covers, 12 ice cap covers. Total value of material $217, Workers, please note that the work room will not be open on Thursday of this week. EASTER STORM WAS . WORST IN YEARS Heavy Wind ,and SnoW Storms Tied Up Easter Traffic. The season of Easter is usually of a' spring-like nature but this year was surely an exception. One of the worst storms to hit this district this winter took place on Good Friday and the Easter week-end. In this' district traf­ fic was maintained With great diffi­ culty and the highway, No. 4, south of here, was a bane to the motoring public. After this week-end of snow we are of the opinion that the most important accessory for a .car in win­ ter time is a shovel. Most people in town realized that there was a bad storm in progress but one had to be in the open country to know what the full fury of the -storm was. s Cars that left here on Friday morn­ ing for Clinton, took four hours to make the trip and then only with the aid of much shovelling and two teams' which had to put all they had into it. From Blyth on was the bad part of the road and the worst place was Vin­ egar Hill on the outskirts of Clinton. Until the plow went through later in the day there was no further traffic Good Friday on this road. Saturday the road was in. good shape in the morning but visability was very poor due to the falling snow and the wind. Sunday was a different story. The snow was drifted badly by the wind and the -high banks filled in. The road from Wingham to Blyth was passable all;day*but from Blyth to Clinton, well that was a different thing. Cars start­ ed out from Blyth about noon and by means of shovelling and being drawn with horses this caravan of 21 cars reached Clinton about 10 p.m. A few cars from near ■ Londesboro came through a little earlier but they ad­ vised against anyone starting out. The bus left Clinton for Wingham about 4.30 in the afternoon buP after much difficulty got a mile beyond Londesboro, turned around and wenit .back to Londesboro. ’ It waited there until cars' coming 'from Wingham brought passengers from the north. The cars from Wingham left about five and reached Londesboro about nine. After the cars which caravanned from Blyth to Clinton got through the traffic started north and was getting 'along ^very well when they were held up by a plow that broke down (going south) about l¥s miles north of Lon- desboro. In the lot (that were bjeld up were seven cars, Chester Stewart, Bill Bain, J. H. ^Crawford and W. W. Armstrong and three other cars. To get around the plow it was necessary to shovel a roadway. The way the boys' went to work and did this job was a revelation. The convoy moved on and near Blyth had another short hold-up when the car in’the lead hit a drift and was dragged into the snoW bank and was released after a lot of ! shovelling and other fussing. The bal­ ance of the trip to Wingham was eas­ ily done with careful driving but there was a bad stretch this side of Blyth. The other highways out of Wing­ ham were in about the same condition only it is possible the Listowel road was worse in spots. The sideroads of course took a terrible beating. Not much like Easter weather, was it? • When the storm was at its height on Friday we* went to the post office to get the mail, <• the trains were late, and among the things We received was a card from Jack Hanna from Miami, Florida. He said he was having a swell time. We wished we were with hiiin,' at least until the storm blew over. ■ mil 1.^4.-- -i r r. • mi. i ii ir ir Played Bridge at Toronto Messrs. W> H. French and J. H. Crawford took part in the Toronto Whisit Club bridge tournament in Tor­ onto on Friday evening and Saturday. In a pairs game Friday eyening/they1 came eighth and in a similar gamp Saturday afternoon and evening they placed sixth. < Winners at Bridge Club Seven and a half tables took paid in the game’ -at the Winghain Bridge Club o,n Wednesday evening. The re­ sults were as follows: North and South: 1st, Mrs. A. R. DttVal and K. SomerS; 2nd, Murray Roberts and Clare Adams; 3rd, Miss Y. McPher­ son and Mrs. J. Lockridge,; 4th, Mrs. D. Nasmith and Mrs. H. Campbell; East and West: 1st, E, M. Snell and Gordon MacKay; 2nd, W. H. French and Duncan Kennedy; 3rd, Mrs. D. B. Porter and R. 8, Hetherington; 4th Don Nasmith and George Williams. NORTH HURON CIVILIAN VOTE ELECTS CARDIFF Cardiff Has Majority Over Deachman of 29, with Soldier Vote Not Counted With roads in very bad condition the electors of North Huron fought their way to- the polls on Tuesday, The Vote was light compared with the 1935 election, In the election of this week 11,769 votbs were polled while in 1935, 14,006 voted. 2237 more,-. L. E. Cardiff National Conservative Candidate, who was elected by a majority of 29. Mr. ...Cardiff has a majority of 29, which is very close. The soldier vote has yet to.be counted. The exact fig­ ures will not be available until Tues­ day next week when the Returning Officer, Mr. Horace Fisher, will have the complete official returns. 'It is not expected that the official returns will make much difference to the election of Mr. Cardiff, .but there’ is the pos­ sibility. The standing is, Cardiff 5899; Deachman 5870;' majority for Cardiff —29. The vote by polls and a summary will be found on page 5. . ALL LICENSES DUE AU Town Licenses including Dog Tax were due on March 1st and should be renewed at ohce.' GEORGE ALLEN, Chief of Police. Pipes Took Fire Early Saturday evening the furnace pipes’’at the home of Orval Habkirk took fire.- No damage was done. . \ Armouries Now Heated The work of installing the heating equipment at the Armouries has been completed and^on Monday a test was made that was satisfactory. The steam is supplied from the boiler at the Town Hall. Attending Meeting in Toronto Rev. E. M. Loney, Moderator of the Middlesex-Lambton Association of Baptist Churches/ will attend a meet­ ing of the Moderators of the various associations of Ontario and Quebec Convention of Baptist Churches hi Toronto on Thursday this week. Clinton Juveniles Go On Due to the'very bad road conditions the local Juveniles gave the second game to the Clinton lads so that they could proceed at ohce further along the play-down route. 'The Clinton lads started for St. Thomas in the storm Saturday, and a short distance south of Clinton got into difficulties and in the mix-up Frank Eingland, K.C., one of the men transporting them, had his leg broken. , • (J Mission Circle Monthly Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Mission Circle was held in the United Church on March 19th, with ten members present. Evelyn Edgar Was in charge of the worship service which had for its theme "The Living Christ in the Living Church." The hymn “Jesus Christ is risen today" was sung after which Kathleen Mc­ Gill read the Scripture lesson taken from the 24th chapter of St. Luke. Shirley Chamney then read Chapters V and VI of the Study book. During the business discussion it was planned ■to hold the next meeting at the par­ sonage on April 16th. The roll call was answered ^by an Indian proverb, After the singing of the hymn “Crown Him with many crowns" the meeting closed! with the Mizpah benediction. CHOIR RENDERED “THE CRUCIFIXION” St, Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Choir Presented. Oratorio Good Fri­ day Eyening to Large Audience. The beautiful Sacred Easter* Orat­ orio "The Crucifixion" by Stainer, was presented on Good Friday evening by the St. Andrew’s Church Choir of thirty-five voices, under the leader­ ship of Mr. Harold V. Pym, Organist and Choir Director. The numerous solo parts were well {aken and the choral numbers well rendered. Those who took the solo parts were: Tenors: Mr, G. North­ wood, Mr. Alvin Hammond and Mr. Ronald Cox, of Listowel was the as­ sisting tenor soloist; Bass: Dr. J. Mc- Kague, Mr. Gordon Leggatt and Mr, Richard Roberts, Mr. J. R. M. Spittai were the assisting bass soloists. Included in "the oratorio was a duet by Mr. G. Northwood and Mr. J. R. M. Spittai, a mixed quartet by Miss Sara MacLean, Mrs. W. B. McCool, Mr. Alvin Hammond, Dr. J. Mc- Kague. Mrs. McCool was the assist­ ing contralto. Rev. Kenneth MacLean gave a synopsis of the Crucifixion before the rendition by the Choir. LIBERALS SWEEP THE COUNTRY Mackenzie King Again Premier with Larger Majority Than Before The Liberal party under the leader­ ship of W. L. Mackenzie King, were returned to power in Tuesday’s elec- '• tion by a larger majority than they (had in the last election. As we go to press the standing is: Liberals ..........................-..... 175 National Gov.t........................ 38 . C. C. F........ ............................ 8 Others ................L.................. 16 Deferred ............-..................... 1 Doubtful ................................ 7 Total ...........................—...... 245 When the election was called the Liberals had 169 members. . Rubbers! Rubbers! Don’t get .yo'ur feet wet. We have all styles of Rub­ bers. Lowest prices., Greer’s Shoe Store. Fractured Arm Mrs. Frank’ Hill had the misfortune to fracture her right arm on Monday when she slipped at the Post Office. Dr. Stewart reduced the fracture. U.S. Releases Planes-to Allies The United States war and navy departments agreed, it was learned, to permit the Allies to obtain the latest model fighting planes'as soon as they are available, releasing experimental craft which heretofore have been with­ held. Sale to France and Great Bri­ tain of about 600 new planes now un­ der construction for the army and navy will be permitted, officials said. FORMER BELGRAVE MINISTER. INJURED Rev, J. R. Peters Injured in Car Ac­ cident Rev, J. R. Peters, United Church minister at Varna, formerly of Bel­ grave, is ‘in Clinton Hospital follow­ ing a motor accident which occurred at noon Monday on No. 4 highway one and a half miles south of Bruce- field. Mr, Peters was driving south to the Hensall highway intersection with the Zurich road near which village he was to conduct a funeral service for Mrs. Charles Reaman, of near Zurich. A drifting snow screen prevented hint seeling a car approaching from the south driven by Robert Barnes, of Goderich, until the two cars were al­ most head-on in collision. Placing his foot oh the brake to make a quick stop, the impact jam­ med his right knee cap agaihst the in­ strument board, resulting in a broken and misplaced kneecap. Fortunately, both*cars were travel­ ing at low speed. * A passing northbound motorist took the injured minister to Clinton Hospital where his ihjuries were tteat- ed by Dr, W. A. Oakes. Provincial Officer Frank Taylor in­ vestigated. Mr. Peters, whose work includes the churches at Blake. and Goshen, may be unable to take full charge for a few weeks. A Zurich clergyman was called to take charge of the funeral service. HURON-BRUCE M,P.P. DIED FRIDAY LAST C. A, Robertson, M.L.A, Passed. On In His Sleep, Following a Long Illness Charles A. Robertson, member for Huron-Bruce riding in the Ontario Legislature, since 1926, died early Fri­ day at his home on the 6th conces­ sion of Coliborne Township. He was in his 65th year. Mr. Robertson had been in failing health for some months and was not able to attend the last session of the Legislature, Seriously ill for more The Late C, A, Robertson, M.L.A, than a month,'he was carried from his farm home when it was. ablaze on February 8th, and the shock of that experience is believed to have hasten­ ed his death. At that time he was taken to the home of his brother-in-law, Dr. V. C. Weir, Auburn, and only two weeks ago was taken again to his home. He fwas found to have died in his sleep when his housekeeper looked into his room Friday morning. * Mr. Roberston was a popular fig­ ure in Huron county, .where he had been a member, and reeve of Colborne Township Council for years, and was Warden of Huron in 1925. Since his election in„1926 he was re-elected in 1929, 1934 and 1937 with an increased majority over the previous election, in each instance. Pie was a strong advo­ cate of temperance and opposed intro­ duction of, beverage rooms. Mr. Robertson was born on the farm where lie lived on the 6th con­ cession of Colborne Township, being the third generation of the family to live there. He was a son of Alexand­ er (Sandy) and Maryan (Long) Rob­ ertson, both members of early Huron County families. In 1934 he suffered a stroke, but despite this was re-elected and return­ ed to the House. His wife, formerly Miss Julia Johns­ ton, of Colbo’rne, died in 1929, and he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William Reid, of Goderich, and Miss Christine Robertson, Whitby. He was the last survivor of a family of four daughters and two sons. Due to the very bad condition of the roads the funeral was postponed from Monday Until to-day (Wednes­ day). The funeral, under Masonic auspices, was in charge of Rev. J. H. Barnett, D.D. The service was con­ ducted at his late residence. Burial •took place in Colborne Cemetery, . Rubber Boots’—We have the best Rubber Boots for Men, Women, Boys and Girls. Prices $1.00 to $3.49. Greer’s Shoe Store. Results of Rifle Shoot The results of the monthly rifle shoot of the Wingham Rifle Club were as follows: Frank Sturdy, 100.8 and 100.7; George Mason, 100.7 and 100.7; Malcolm McCammon, 1Q0.7 and 100.5; Emerson Shera, 100.10 and 99.5; Elwell Webster, 100.7 and 99.4; Norman Rintoul, 99.6 and 99.5; Wil­ ljam Young, 99.5 and 99.5. Huron Dairy Production Higher The production of dairy products in Huron County is increasing in volume as indicated by comparisons of the products of the first two months of 1940 and the same periods in 1939, Ih jatiuary and February of 1939 the cheese output was 45,996 pounds and of creamery butter 469,223 pounds. This year the amounts are respective­ ly 49,773, an increase of 3,777 pounds and 494,783, an increase of 25,560 lbs. This total production of choose and creamery butter in tlm county in 1939 was 613,032 and 4,741,418 pounds, re­ spectively. HIGH SCHOOL LIT, EASTER MEETING Field Day Prizes Presented « Dance Held Following Meeting The annual Easter meeting of the High School Literary Society was held on Thursday afternoon with the President, Jack Bateson, in the chair, and a number of visitors present. The meeting opened with the sing­ ing, of "O Canada” after which the minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Jack Bowers rendered a piano selection which was followed by an interesting play based on the Tale of Two Cities. This play, given by the members of Grade X, took the form of a radio program and was dir­ ected by Miss M, Bell. The audience was then favoured with a selection from the High School Orchestra. Capt. Adams, chairman of the High School Board, presented the Field Day awards to the following students: Girls — Donna Buchanan, Pauline Thomson, Dorothy Wade, Grace Par­ ker, Edna Jenkins, Norma Brown, Ann VanWyck, Dorothy Boyle, Bet­ ty Gannett, Evelyn Wilson, Meta Mc­ Laughlin, Doris Finlay, Laura Collar, Margaret Connell, Kathleen Willits, Helen Walker, Irlma Harrison, Jean Welwood, Betty Rae, Ruth Nethery, June Irwin, Patricia Parker. Boys — Kenneth Jackson, Norman Hastings, Harry Posliff, George Johnson, Ross Thomson, Jack Bowers, Jack Bateson, Dick Irwin, Jim Coulter, Donald Has- tie, Robert Chittick, Harry Wettlauf- er, Norman Higgins, Bill Burgman, Bill McClenaghan. The quintette, Lois Bateson, Isabel Lamb, Mary McKibbon, Myrtle Foth­ ergill and Betty Lloyd rendered a number. Betty Rae .then read the an­ nual Prophet’s Address, which was followed by a solo “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” by Louise Dore. The School Journal was read by the Edit­ or, Harry Posliff, and the meeting closed with the singing of "God Save the King.” Following the program lunch was served and a dance was enjoyed by the students. WON SHIELD FOR SHOOTING Councillor Frank Sturdy has been successful in winning a Dominion ex­ pert shield for shooting with a .22 sporting rifle. He is the first local marksman to win this award. To qual­ ify for this award it is necessary to shoot 20 targets scoring 100 out of 100, prone position; 20 targets scor­ ing 98 or better out of 100, kneeling or sitting; 20 targets scoring 95 or better out of 100 off hand shooting. Frank’s total score was ’5915 out of a possible 6000. Salvation Army Drive Incomplete Due to weather conditions collec­ tions from outside places are not com­ pleted in the Salvation Army collec­ tion for War and Home services. It is hoped to give total of collections for the district next week. The Salvation Army Special meeting conducted by Major John Ward of Flint, Mich., and Major John Rowland, of Port Huron, Friday night, 8 p.m. itr the Citadel. Major Ward is a former officer of the Wing­ ham Corps of the Salvation Army. Everyone welcome. ' Attended Funeral in Leamington Mr. J. W. McKibbon left for Leam­ ington on Saturday to attend the fun­ eral of his friend, >the late Mr. Walter Mason who passed suddenly away as he was about to enter a downtown Toronto hotel elevator last Thursday. Mr. Mason was the Rexall Druggist in Leamington, and-he and Mr. Mic- Kibbon were attending a meeting in Toronto last week when Mr. Mason passed on suddenly. Clinton Lawyer Had Leg Broken Frank Fingland, K.C., of Clinton, barrister and first past president of Clinton Lions Club, is in Clinton Hos­ pital with a broken and crushed right leg, six cars are damaged and a hoc­ key game prevented from taking place as a resttit of a traffic accident Which occurred at 3’ o’clock on Saturday af­ ternoon on No. 4 Highway, two miles south of Clinton. Five of the cars are owned and driven by the following members of Clinton Lions Club: U. C. Lawson, E. A, Eincs, F. Finglad, L. Brown and A. Graou. The play­ ers were with the TJons-sponsored juvenile hockey Warn as passengers and had left at 2.30 for St. Thomas for a game in the semi-final series. AUXILIARY HAD FINE MEETING Speaker Said India Short of Doctors The Evening Auxiliary of the Unit­ ed Church met at the home of Mrs. W. L. Kress for their regular month­ ly meeting. Mrs. A. W. Irwin and her group presented a lovely Easter programme. The theme of the worship service was “Christ the Crucified.” The Scripture taken from St, Matthew’s Gospel, 27th chapter, was read by Mrs. Webster, and Miss Yvonne McPherson read a beautiful Easter message taken from the late Rev. Wm. Allan’s book “Crowded Ways.” M.rs, Grant McLean and Miss Ev­ elyn Campbell sang a lovely duet. Mrs. Hall reviewed the chapter of our study book “Moving Millions,”' which dealt with the medical work carried on in India. This very import­ ant part of the missionary work was started by Dr. Scudder in 1819, but it was not until 1870 that the women came into prominence in this great ministry of healing, when the Count­ ess of Dufferin began a fund for med­ ical work in India. Mrs. Hall contin­ ued to say that -with the exception of Madras, where there is one doctor to every 800 persons (the same as in America) India has only one doctor to every 12,000 persons, with a result that disease runs rampant, causing the loss of millions of lives each year. However in Christian communities, sanitation and health generally has improved greatly and the mortality­ rate has lessened to a great extent. At the close of the meeting, a pleas­ ant social hour was spent over the tea cups. LOCAL BONSPEIL t HELD FRIDAY On. Good Friday there was a lively time at the? Curling rink when six rinks took pant in a local bonspeil. Two games were played during the afternoon. The results were as fol­ lows: 1st. Scotty Ross, W. Currie, Harry Gibson, C. Elliott, skip, 2 wins plus 15; 2nd, J. J. Evans, W. T. Booth,. O. Haselgrove, Jack Mason, skip, 1 win plus 15; 3rd, L. Lott, G. Godkin, Dr. W. Crawford, Donald Rae, skip, 1 win plus 13. Hospital Auxiliary to Meet April 1st The regular meeting of the Wo­ men’s Auxiliary to the Wingham Gen­ eral Hospital will be held in the Coun­ cil Chamber on Monday afternoon, April 1st, at 3.45 o’clock. Gave Typing Demonstration Last week a' very interesting de­ monstration was given to the com­ mercial class of the high school by Miss Irma Wright of the Underwood, Elliott, Fish Co. Miss Wright, who was five times amateur typing champ­ ion of Canada and once world champ­ ion, gave a speed demonstration and also showed the best methods 'and posture. During her demonstration, she did 138 words to the minute with, no mistakes. Motion pictures ’were al­ so shown of the typewriting speed contest that was held last year, at the Canadian National Exhibition at Tor­ onto. PREMIUM LIST Wingham Horticultural Society Membership fee, $1.00. A representative will call right away to receive your renewal and your premium choice. Be ready for him. Premiums 15 Tuberous Begonias, assorted col­ ors. These are in stock now in lim­ ited ‘quantity. 30 Gladiolus, assorted colors, also in stock. 5 Korean Chrysanthemums, early, Apollo, Aphrodite, Mars, Saturn and Vulcan. 4 VanHouttei Spirea. 4 Phlox, assorted colors. 3 Hybrid Tea, or; Polyantha or Climb­ ing Roses. 2 Tamarisk and 1 Spirea Or 2 Spirea and 1 Double pink or white Lilac. Fruit Trees, No. 1 Grade, 5-6ft., Raspberries, Asparagus, Grapes w Currant Bushes may be ordered by Members at SPECIAL LOW PRIC­ ES on application. Mrs. E. J. Nash, Secretary. Mr. W. A. Galbraith, Treasurer* Mrs. H. Angus, President Mrs. Dr, Ross, Premium Con. .