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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-07-11, Page 1>*#-**'*‘r*w*#p’*i With Which h Amalgamated The G mrie Vidette and Wroxeta News. ’ .^Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 11th, 1940 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year , TWO GORRIE GIRLS DIEP IN CAR CRASH :Betty Edwards and Ida Ritchie-Killed Instantly — Five Others Injured -Lome Desjardine, of Ethel, Charged With Manslaughter » dn one of the most tragic accidents 'that lias occurred an this district, two ■ Gorrie girls lost their lives and five others who were in the car at the time of the accident were injured. The car load of happy young people were re turning to Gorrie from a dance in Listowel a little after midnight Sat- " urday, when the car crashed a bridge r about two miles south of Gorrie. The •three injured girls were taken to hos- Ipital but the two boys escaped seri- ’•pus injury. When one examines the car and the< place where the accident happens, it looks as'if it would be a miracle that would save the lives of any who were occupants of the car. Ever since it happened people have swarmed to the scene of the mishap and to see the wrecked car at Merk- Hey’s garage here. •Betty Edwards, 16-year-old daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. James Edwards, -and Ida Ritchie, 18-year-old daughter -of Mrs. Clara Richie of Howick 'Township, residing near Gorrie, met •instantaneous death when ‘the large 'heavy sedan in iwhich they were pass engers apparently rolled over three or four times after striking the side rails •of a steel-construction bridge on the .Huron County road about two miles ■•south of Gorrie. Those injured were: Eleanor Car- son, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ev- ^eritt Carson, Gorrie, two broken arms, -serious cuts, bruises and severe shock, “in the Listowel Memorial Hospital; EMiss Reta Galloway, 18, daughter of "Constable and Mrs. Oliver Galloway, 'Gorrie, broken leg, fractured nose, ■ cuts on right leg, in Wingham Hos pital; Edith Richie, 19, daughter of .'Mrs. Clara Ritchie, scalp lacerations, -shoulder injuries, .bruises and shock, 4n the Wingham Hospital; Lee Allen • Wardlaw, 23, son of Douglas War law, head injuries, and Lome Desjar- •dine, 22, son of Edward Desjardine, /Ethel, cuts about the head, bruises. • The injured girls are apparently "making a recovery and it was not ne cessary for either of the boys to be -admitted to hospital. Manslaughter Charge Lome Desjardine, said to be the driver of the car, was charged at God- - erich with manslaughter and was ad mitted to $5,000 bail provided by his father, Edward Desjardine, of Ethel. As a charge has been laid in con nection with the accident, Dr. R. C. “Redmond, coroner of Wingham,, stat- ' (Continued on Page Four) _ . Red Cross Euchre and Dance A Red Cross Euchre and Dance will 'be held in Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Thursday evening, July 11th. Arthur’s ■ Orchestra. .Raised $3.00 for Red Cross A Concert and Sale of Candy spon- . sored by Helen and Lois Lockridge, Barbara Roberts, Helen and Mary Forbes, assisted with the programme by Mary Ross, Pauline Swanson and , 'George Towne, made $3.00 which they • donated to the Red Cross. ’ Orangemen Attended Church Service L.O.L. No. 794^ Wingham, attended Divine service in St. Paul’s Church on ' Sunday evening last where they were . addressed by Rev. E. O. Gallagher, Deputy Grand Chaplain, of Ontario ' West. The members of Maple Grove Lodge, in their annual parade to Lions Church, Ashfield, were also addressed “by Mr. Gallagher/ on Sunday after-- ■ rioon. MEAFORD PLAY HERE SATURDAY ’ This Game Should Attract a Large Crowd The ball fans should be Out in large number oh Saturday afternoon, this week, to see the Meaford Knights and the Hurons clash in an important fix ture. The Knight have twice this year taken the local club ‘into camp, but t(he Hurons ate now in better shape hnd playing heads up ball and are con fident that they will steal the Knights’ thunder this game, The attendance last Saturday at the Hanover game was the best so far this season but was not nearly as large aS is necessary to finance the club. We have a good team -—sup port them, they deserve your consid eration, MISSION BAND HELD RALLY HERE Miss Grace Woods, Deaconess, Tor* , onto, Was The Guest Speaker Th® Mission Bands of the Eastern Section of Maitland Presbyterial of the Presbyterian Church in Canada held a most successful Rally in St. Andrew’s Church, Wingham, Wednes day afternoon, July 3rd. Mrs. J. R. Esler, Presbyterial Mission Band sec retary, presided. A letter of greetings from Mrs, J. R. Hill, of Ottawa, Pro vincial Mission Band Secretary, was read. Mr.s. Kenneth MacLean, Wing ham, brought the greetings from the Executives of Maitland Presbyterial. Following this a programme of chor uses and readings was rendered by members of the nine Mission Band represented. The roll call was res ponded to by one hundred and fifteen members. The ’•guest speaker, Miss Grace Woods, deaconess in Knox Presby terian Church, Toronto, based her message on the story of the picture of Christ blessing the little children, and in conclusion impressed upon the members present that in bringing their offering, in using their talents and in praying for the missionary work, they were helping to fulfil Christ’s wish when He said “Suffer little children to come unto me.” When Christ uttered these words He meant children of all races as well as white boys and girls. , Mrs. J. D. Wilkie expressed words of appreciation to the speaker for her splendid message. At the close of the meeting a social .hour was enjoyed by all. WINGHAM BATTERY TO GO TQ CAMP Some Members of the Battery to At tend Camp School In August the’99th Wingham Bat tery will go to camp at Pettawawa for two weeks of training. Major G. H. Howson is very anxious to bring the battery up to strength before that time and there is at present'room for fifty more names on the roll, Anyone desirous of joining he battery should get in touch with any of the officers. On July 15th a camp school is be ing held for two weeks and two of ficers and seven non-commissioned officers will attend this course from the local unit. FRANK STURDY WON MARKSMAN MEDAL Councilor Frank Sturdy has added other medal to the number he has al ready won shooting. This time he was successful in being awarded a Senior Dominion Marksman medal. It is a beautiful bronze medal with a silver shield. To win this fine award it was necessary for him to shoot ten targets with a score of 95 or better. Sale of Men’s and Boys’ Straw Hats At Isard’s prices are away down. St. Paul’s Picnic Next Week St. Paul’s Sunday School is holding its annual picnic to Jowett’s Grove, at Bayfield, on Wednesday, July 17th. Won 1st and 2nd at Walkerton Two Wingham pairs carried off the honours at Walkerton on Monday ev ening when Ed. Nash and Donald Rae took first prize with 3 wins plus 24 in a doubles tourney, and Wally Mill er and Alex. Crawford won second prize, with 3 wins plus 20. Fell Off Roof Last week Mr. William Joseph Henderson, Bluevale road, receiving •a shaking up when he .fell off the roof of one of the buildings (that he was shingling at his farm. He dropped about ten feet but was able to be out the end of the week. Fortunately no bonfes wetie broken. Two False Alarms The shrill sound of the fire siren a little after one o’clock early Tuesday morning Was a most unpleasant and unwelcome sound. However, things turned out all right as there was no fire. The alarm System at Fry & Blackhall’s factory sounded a false alarm and the nightwatchman on hearing it naturally at once turned in an alarm to the fire brigade. The fire siren again sounded Shortly before 9 in the morning but it also proved to be a false call. The firemen were on hand ready to proceed to the fire when it was reported that their serv ices were not required. • BOWLING TOURNEY WELL ATTENDED Twepty-Two Rinks Took Part in Thursday Evening's Tournament The weatherman was on his good behaviour Thursday evening for the postponed rinks twilight staged by the Ladies* Bowling Club. The m^tch was postponed from another night due to rain, but the postponement did not af fect the attendance,. Twenty rinks took part in the play, Teeswater 3, Lucknow 3, Goderich 1, Hanover 1, Wingham 14, The winners were: 1st, Mrs. W. H. Waram, D. Kennedy, Mrs. C, Armi tage, O, Haselgrove, skip, 3 wins .plus 24; 2nd, Teeswater, Mr. and Mrs. D. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. M. Donahue, 3 wins plus 14; 3rd, Bert Scarboro’s rink, Hanover, 3 wins plus 9; 4th, Mrs. French, M. Roberts, Mrs. E. Harri son, C. Adams, skip, 2 wins plus 16. The ladies by serving a delightful lunch'added greatly to the pleasure of the evening. PATRIOTIC SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP 626 Membership Increasing Each Week The Patriotic Association now has a membership of 626 which is an in crease of 27 over last week. The fol lowing are members whose names have not as yet been published: R. Burbridge, Mrs. Joe Bailey. Mrs. Hugh Carmichael, Mrs. W. J. Clark, Bertha Casemore. •Mrs. J. W. Dodd. Thos. Garrett, W. W. Gurney, Mrs. W. W. Gurney. W. J. Hutton, Mrs. P. Harris, Mrs. H. Howard, Mrs. N. Hunt, of Lon don. Kate King. Mrs. W. Lockridge.. David McGill, Mrs. David McGill, Mrs. Gordon MacKay. Mrs. Henry Ross. t Charles Swanson, Mrs. Charles Swanson, Wm. Stokes. Mrs. Wm. Stokes. Robert Vint, Mrs. Robert Vint. E. Zurbrigg, Mrs.. E, Zurbrigg, R. Zurbrigg. Blankets Just received at,Isard’s a shipment of Wool Blankets comprising Gray, White, fancy checks and Satin Bound Reversible Blankets. Bishop to Preach Here Rt. Rev. C. A. Seager, Bishop of Huron, will preach in St. Paul’s Angli can Church on Sunday morning next, July 14th. Passed Music Exams Mary Agnes Porter, pupil of Miss Cora Phair, successfully passed the Grade II Pianoforte, Toronto Conser vatory of Music examination at Clin ton, with honors. A Hearty Welcome On behalf of the citizens of this community, we extend to Rev. W. A. and Mrs. Beecroft and .their two sons a very hearty welcome. We hope ■that they enjoy it here. Mr. Beecroft and family arrived here last week from Haileybury. Mr. Beecroft is the new pastor at the United Church. Orange Walks at Harriston and Southampton Friday is the 12th of July and cele brations are being held ar Harriston and Southampton. The Wingham Lodge and several of the other lodges in this district are taking part in the Harriston celebration. The Lucknow lodge and some of the lodges in that direction are going to Southampton. FRUIT GROWERS. TO HOLD PICNIC Will Gather at Bayfield July 24th The second annual field day and picnic of the Huron County Fruit Growers’ Association will be held at SloantCrest farm owned by Mr, and Mrs. D. A. Smithy Bayfield, Wednes day, July 24th. The program will be gin at 2 p.m. with Un observation trip through the orchard in charge of Prof. J, E, Howitt, Botany Department O. A.C., Guelph, and Mr, Gordon Blair, of Burlington. Motion pictures of spraying operations will be shown fol lowing the trip through the orchard. After a sports program, a picnic lunch will Be held followed by brief address es by George Feagan, Warden of the county; Ben Rathwc.lL Reeve of God erich Township; L. K Cardiff, M.P; tor North Huron; X J- Johnston, Do minion Fruit Inspector, London. WHO WILL BE THE LUCKY WINNER THIS SATURDAY? Large Crowd On Hand Last Saturday Nighfr for the Bank Nite.Draw Enthusiasm runs high every Satur- day night for the Bank Nite draw. You, too, may be a lucky winner if you shop at Wingham Bank Nite stores. The prizes for this week total $29,00; $10.00 for first prize; $5,00 for second prize; 3rd, 4th and 5th prizes, $1.00 each; 6th prize, $3,00; 7th prize, $1.00; 8t,h prize, $2.0'0; 9th prize, $2.- 00; lQth, 11th and 12th prizes, $1.00 each. Last Week’s Winners 1st, $10.00, Mrs. James Walsh, R.R, 4, Brussels; 2nd, $20,00, Rosie Mc Glynn, Glenannan; 3rd, $2.00, Corinne McLean, Town; 4th, $1.00, Thos. Stokes, R.R. 1, Glenannan; 5th, $1.00, Lloyd Wilson, R.R. 2. Wingham; 6th, $2.00, not claimed, will be $3,00 next week; $7th, $1.00, Mrs. Hickey, Town; 8th, $1.00, not claimed, will be $2.00 next week; 9th, $1.00, not claimed, will be $2.00 next week; 10th, Joe Austin, R.R. 2, Wingham; 11th, $1.00, Raymond Bell, Tojvn; 12th, $1.00, Miss Sally Leddy, Tjown. Be A Winner Shop at Wingham (Bank Nite Stores and* win a cash pri^e, That is what thrifty shoppers of? this district are doing. For every 2bc you spend in Wingham Bank Nitje stores you re ceive a lucky ticket. 'Who will be the lucky winners this week? Will it be you? The draw is made every Satur day night at the Town Hall at 9.30 o’clock. MAILING LIST WAS CORRECTED The mailing .list has been corrected up to and including Saturday. July 6th. Will you please examine the lab el on your paper and if there has been any errors or omissions notify this of fice as soon as possible. If your label shows that.you are in arrears an early settlement of this account would be greatly appreciated. NOTICE To Owners or Harbourers of Dogs Any person owning or harbouring a dog or dogs and who have not paid the license for such dogs for the year 1940, will be proscuted without fur ther notice after this warning. GEO. ALLEN, Chief of Police. In Hospital We regret to report that R. A. “Doc” Dinsley is a patient in Wing ham General Hospital. Saskatoon Cirops Look Good Mr. John S. Pringle, former Turn berry resident, now of Saskatoon, in renewing his paper recently, inform ed us that the crops in that district are looking fine. Satisfactory rains had been a big help in that locality. WANTED - HOMES FOR REFUGEECHILDREN If You Can Assist Please Read This Article The Wingham Patriotic Association have made arrangements with the Huron County Children’s Aid Society to register the names of those in this community who are willing to receive refugee children from the United Kingdom into their home under the conditions which are explained in this article. Where To Register Applications will be received by Mrs. (Dr.) W. M. Connell, W. A. Gal braith (Town Clerk, W. W. Arm strong, Advance-Times' Office. The children range from 5 to 16 years, and several applications for girls have already J?eeh received by the County Children’s Aid Society but homes are also urgently needed for boys. Every home will be inspected by the Children’s Aid Society before the children are placed. This is to pre vent them- getting into hotties where they might be over-worked or other wise deprived of the privileges of childhood’. The homes must be .free, that Is, people who accept children will be contributing to the war effort of the Empire, as no person is to be paid for faking one or more for such period of time as circumstances may warrant Remember the words of our Sav iour; “Suffer little children to come unto me.” INDUCTION SERVICES HELD FRIDAY Rev. W. A. Beecroft Takes Over • United Church Charge. The Induction of the Rev. W, A, Beecroft, B.A., D.D., was solemnized in the United Church, Wingham, on the evening of July 5th. There was a fairly large representation of the con gregation from both the town and country to witness the ceremony. Three ministers were sent by the Presbytery of Huron to conduct the service of induction, The Rev, Mr. Bremner, of Seaforth, acted as chair man, He first introduced the Rev, Mr. Turner, of Crediton, who addressed the minister, then called upon Rev. Mr. Sinclair, who addressed the con gregation. Both speaker^ gave interesting and helpful messages outlining the duties and responsibilities of .minister and ■people. At the close of the induction a social hour was spent in the base ment of the church when Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Beecroft were introduced to all present. B.Y.W. HOLD MEETING The Baptist Young Women held their regular monthly meeting Thurs day at the chtfreh. The meeting open ed with the singing of the hymn “He leadeth me”, after which Shirley Mac- Lean led in prayer. A report of the work in “Women’s Baptist Home Mis sionary Society of Ontario West” tak en from the Link and Visitor, was read by Laura Collar. Louise Kelly gave the minutes of the last meeting and the roll call. Everyone poined in the singing of the hymn “Moment by Moment.” Vivian MacLean then read the next chapter from the book “Beau tiful Girjhood” entitled “An Accom plished zGirl.” The Scripture for the evening, takenfrom Romans 2: 1-22, was read by Marjorie Falconer. Louise Kelly then gave a very inter esting topic, taken from the book “Europe’s Millions”. The concluding hymn was “T.he Lord’s our rock, in Him we hide”, after which Ida Kelly closed in prayer. Lunch was then ser ved by some of the members. Attending Camp Jack Lloyd and Raymond Bell are attending the Presbyterian Boys’ Camp at Kintail this week. Sympathy Extended The sincere sympathy of all in this community is extended to Mrs. How- uard Fuller, whose father, George Herbert, passed on in Mitchell re cently. Very Ill We regret to report that Mrs. Hen ry Jensen (nee Marjorie Preston) is very ill in Wingham General Hospital. Mrs. Jensen underwent a serious op eration on Thursday last. To Teach at Hickson Miss Verne Walker has been engag ed as teacher by* the Public School board at Hickson. Her duties will commence at the beginning of the fall term. The principal of the school is a Turnberry product, Don Fortune,. Tea Served Saturday Afteriiddiis and Evenings To raise money to decorate the Women’s rest room at the Town Hall the Institute members are serving tea each Saturday afternon and evening in the Council Chambers. Your co operation is solicited. Daily Services Held for Victory Intercessory services, on behalf of victory and world peace and harmony, are being held in St. Paul’s Church each week in July from Monday to Friday from 5 to 5.20 p.m. These ser vices are conducted by the religious leaders of Wingham, and the public is invited .and urged to join these so necessary intercessions. R. C. R. REQUIRE 150 RECRUITS Mechanics Also Are Needed at Once The Royal Canadian Regiment re quite for immediate enlistment 150 meh. The Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps, and the R.C.E., R.C.A, and R. C.A.M.C., need mechanics as follows: carpenters and joiners, blacksmiths, coppersmiths, electricians, machinists and fitters, motor mechanics, instrum ent makers, welders, cooks, engine hands, masons, tinsmiths, turners, wheelers, also male stenographers. Full Information may be received at the Attndttries, Godertch, LYCEUM THEATRE IS DONATING NIGHT TO OUR WAR EFFORT Admission to Night Show July 15th Is by War Savings Stamps Only Stamps Must Be Purchased at the Theatre Captain Adams, proprietor of the Lyceum Theatre, has announced that on Monday evening, July 15th, at 3 p.m,, a free showing will be presented. In co-operation with every other the atre in Canada, Capt. Adams is turn ing over the facilities of his theatre and staff in a presentation designed to sell the new Canadian Government War Stamps and Savings Certificates. The Canadian Motion Picture In dustry is mobilizing its resources from coast to coast to provide one evening to be devoted entirely to the prosecu tion of Canada’s war effort. No am ount of money can buy admission to this performance. How To Be Admitted Admission free to the theatre is giv en for one person on the purchase of two 25c war savings stamps which must be purchased at the theatre. You keep the certificates or stamps, they are your investment, the show costs you nothing. When two stamps are purchased in this way, a special admission ticket will be given to the purchaser’entitling him or her to at tend this performance on Monday ev ening, July 15th. . All the expense of organization for this drive to sell war stamps for the government is paid by the theatres across Canada. Every cent you spend goes to the government and you see a show free into the bargain. BRUCE LEAGUE RE- VISED SCHEDULE As Owen Sound dropped out of the Bruce League it was necessary to draw a new schedule for the balance of the season. It is as follows: July 10—Wingham at Hanover. —Meaford at Southampton. 12—Hanover at Southampton. —Meaford at.Wingham. 17—Wingham at Southampton. —Hanover at Meaford. 20—Wingham at Meaford. —Southampton at Hanover. 27—Southampton at Wingham. —Hanover at Meaford. Aug. 3—Wingham at Southampton. —Meaford at JSonevr. League must be completed before August 10th, 1940. LOCAL BATTERY HAD FIELD PRACTICE As a part of their regular training the 99th Wingham Field Battery, un der the direction of Major Geo. How- son and Capt. R. S. Hetherington, held tactical exercises north of Wing ham on Sunday. This portion of the training is designed to assist the bat tery in their operations when they go for their summer training at Petta wawa. ■ Raised Money for Red Cross On Friday Florence Harris, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Harris, held a party with some of her chums and by means of the sale of candy, raised over $1.00 for the Red Cross. The children of town are taking this war business in a very practical way. Elgin Regiment at Full Strength Recruiting • offices for the Elgin regiment at Goderich, St. Thomas and Woodstock have been closed as the battalion is now up to strength. The regiment, was recruited to strength in a month. It is a unit of the fourth di vision. Lieut. Harry Towne, Wing ham, is one of the officers. Attended Golf Tourney On Thursday last week the ladies of the Walkerton Golf Club held an inter-club meet with players from Fergus, Wingham and Walkerton tak ing part. Attending from here were! Mrs. H. Campbell, Mrs. J. H, Craw ford and Mrs. A. R. DuVal. Mrs. D.u- Val won the prize for ithe low gross. Fine Response to Blanket Appeal The National Commissioner of .the Red Cross Society reported that up to June 15th, 57,731 blankets had been received. Contributions from divisions were; British Columbia, 3,500; Alber ta 1,250; Saskatchewan 4,000; Mani toba 10,784; Ontario 24,863 (Wing ham 112); Quebec 10,550; New Brun swick 1,000; Nova Scotia 1,498; P. E. tsla’rid 286’. It is estimated that 75,000 blankets will be received. CIVIC HOLIDAY MONDAY, AUG. 5th County Levy Much Higher This Year Council Learns At a meeting of the Council Thurs day evening it was decided that Mon day, August 5th be observed as Civic Holiday and that the Mayor will make the necessary proclamation in due course, A letter was received from the County informing council that Wing ham levy this, year amounts to $5063.-. 84. The 1939 levy was $3563.0*0 and the Council has estimated this year’s; county tax at $4388,66, The reason that the amount is greater than 1939 is the increased assessment which ac count for about $700 and the % mill levied by the county council for wrar purposes. Council received a petition from a number of residents on Scott St. and vicinity asking the council to take ac tion to remove the inconvenience caused by Canada Packers’ mill, A committee of the Reeve, Couns. John son and VanWyck. will investigate. A questionnaire was received from the Attorney-Generalof Ontario re the formation of a Home Guard unit here.. Council decided not to form such a unit so long as the battery is located in Wingham. A letter was received from the Prime Minister acknowledging a com munication from council re aliens, and pointing out what the government had done in this regard. A number of accounts were order ed paid on motion of Couns. Sturdy and VanWyck. ' Coun. Sturdy reported the streets were now in good shape, much work had been done on them. He also sug gested that the streets be marked at the hydrants and was given author ity to proceed with the work. Repairs would be made on Leopold St. at once he said. Reporting for the property commit tee, Reeve Hetherington said a new roof had been built on the machine shed. Regarding the scales at the C.P.R^ he said that in the future this matter would be satisfactorily adjusted. Rally Here July 21st The Reeve informed Council that the County were considering holding a Patriotic Rally here, similar to the one held in Clinton, on July 1st. Ar rangements for this meeting will be completed at a meeting to be held here on Friday night this week, July 12th. The xyork of levelling at the Cem etery is going ahead very satisfactory (Continued on Page Four) Dance To Hap Corman and his ten piece band from Stratford, at the Royal T, Thursday evening. Admission '50c. Door Prize. Spot Dance. Prices Down at Isard’s Summer Sale Prices to reduce stock — Buy now and save on Cottons, Sheetings, Flannelettes, Pillow Cot tons, Table Linens, Towels, Towell ings, Curtains, Dress Goods, Silks, Hosiery and Gloves, Boys Pass Church Tests * Four members of St. Paul’s Church Boys’ League were successful in pass ing the Dominion examinations on the Mission Study Book “Heroes of the Lonely Trails.” Over 200 boys wrote the tests and George Town, Lionel Gallagher, John Armitage and Alan MacKay are listed among the success.- ful members. ALL OVER 16 TO BE REGISTERED Rushing Organization So That Work. Will Proceed Next Month Preparations for a registration in August of every man and woman in Canada over the age of 16 and organi zation of the new department of na- tional war services sre going* ahcadL Maj-Gen. L. R, LaFlec.be and Jus tice T. C. Davis of the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal will be joint deputy ministers of the new department. A few hours after he was named by Prime Minister Mackenzie King to head the department, Hon, J. G. Gar* diner disclosed plans for the registra tion and organization of the depart ment Canadians will have to present themselves before an official tor reg istration, No house-to-house canvas will ge made as is done in the taking of the census. i