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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-10-03, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Corrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single Copies Fjye Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 1940 Subscriptions ?2.oo Per Year BAND TATTOO IN ARENA FRIDAY .Band Music, Variety Entertainment, Dancing, Bingo. The'Wingham. Citizens’ Band are ^holding their annual Tattoo in the Arena Friday .night this week. It is hoped the .public will'turn'out'in large numbers as the* Band is deserving of your .hearty support. Six bands will take part, Teeswater, Blyth, Brussels, .Hensail, Lucknow Pipe Band and our •own Wingham Citizens’ Band. The Shield Family have been en­ gaged to present a variety entertain- itnent of dancing, singing and comedy. ‘These .popular entertainers have a • completely new show. Another feature of the evening will 'be Bingo and no doubt this game which is so popular here will get a big play. Florence Sauer will play for the jitney dancing. This orchestra is a big favorite in this district so the dance floor will be a busy place. Fun for all at the Band Tattoo Fri­ day night this week. Make it a date. SUNDAY SCHOOL HELD RALLY SERVICE St: Andrew’s Presbyterian Sunday School held their Rally Day Service Sunday morning. The members of the Sunday School paraded into the church auditorium and occupied the centre pews. T,he > service was in charge of Mr. R. H. Lloyd, the sup­ erintendent of the school. The order of service as, set by the'Board of Sab­ bath Schools and Young People's Soc­ ieties, was used. Rev. Kenneth Mac- ‘ Lean gave the address “Enlisting for Service”, also led in prayer. Mr. W. H. Gurney also took part in the ser­ vice leading in a reading from St. John’s Gospel. The Sunday School will meet in the afternoons from now •on. To Celebrate Golden Wedding Mr.- and Mrs. John Tervitt, Luck­ now Road, will observe their Golden Wedding on Monday, October 7th, and will be at home to their friends during the afternoon and evening. Men. to Conduct Service The.men of St. Paul’s Church a?e conducting a special men’s Service .next Sunday evening. The choir will be made of men of the Church, and the service will be conducted by re­ presentative of the Sidesmen’s Assoc­ iation. An address of special concern to us will be given. A song service will form,part of the evening worship. Trousseau Tea^Held at Goderich Mrs. Alex Osbaldeston entertained .at a trousseau tea in honor of her daughter, Miss Alberta, at her home, Goderich. The house was gay with .autumn flowers. Mrs. Osboldeston was assister in the living room by her4 daughter, Mrs. Norman McDowell, and Mrs. Thomas Smith, of Wingham. Mrs. Amos Ball, Auburn, and Mrs. A. J. Wilkins, poured tea and were as­ sisted in the afternoon by Mrs. Archie Johnston and Mrs. Lloyd Raithby, and in the evening by Miss Irene Jeff­ rey and Miss Edna Driver. Showing the trousseau were Mrs. Carton Wor- sell and Miss Marjorie Macfie, Miss Vera Wilkins and ' Miss Dorothy Deans. Maxine and Roxie1 Ball as­ sisted at the door. CHILD DIED THREE DAYS AFTER ACCIDENT Johnnie Arthur Fatally Injured in Fall From Slide • The sympathy of all in this com­ munity is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid Arthur, whose seven-year-old son, Robert John, passed on in the Sick Children’s Hospital, Toronto, early Monday evening, The child’s death was the result of an accident. Oil. Friday last, Johnnie, as he was called by his chums, fell off the slide at the park and injured his left leg. He was placed under the doctor’s care but on Monday morning was so seri­ ously ill that he was rushed to the Sick Children’s Hospital during the afternoon, passing on about 7 o’clock. He is survived by his parents, tlif'ee sisters and one brother, Helen, il years, Gwen 4 years, Raymond 3 years and Veda, 1% years. The funeral service will be held •from the family residence, Centre-St, on Thursday afternoon. Rev. W, A. Beecroft, pastor of the United Church, wili officiate. Burial Will take place in Winghajn’ Cemetery^ LIONS HAP A VERY INTERESTING TIME Red Cross Handed Check for $447.33 as Their Share of Labor Day Frolic The regular meeting of the Lions Club held last Friday evening at the Brunswick Flotel, took the form of ladies’ night. Lion Nelson Hill, God­ erich, Deputy ’District Governor, was a guest of the club. Lion Hill pre­ sented a few suggestions to the club and an invitation'was extended to at­ tend a Zone meeting at Clinton, President Lion Will Galbraith in­ troduced Ur. Redmond and Mrs. M. Griffin, as representatives of the local Red Cross, and Lion Wilfred French, Lions treasurer, made the presenta­ tion of the cheque from the Club to the local Red Cross campaign. Lion French outlined the fine record of the Red Cross in the past and stated that the Lions were proud to be able to help at this time.. The cheque for $447.33 represented half of the net proceeds of the Labor Day Frolic. A similar amount wjll be used to finance the activities of the Club in Child Welfare and^Sight Conservation. Dr. Redmond and Mrs. Griffin re­ plied and thanked the Lions for the fine donation which^ they assured would be very useful at this critical time. A report of the executive was pre­ sented by Secretary Wilbur Tiffin in which committees to carry on the various activities of the year were suggested and adopted by the club.- The president called Lion Harley Crawford to preside over the presen­ tation of suitable gifts to three Lions who had been married during the 'past year. Lion Crawford, after a very humbrous address, called upon Lion Jack Hanna to make the presentation to LiOns Frank Madill, Jack McKib- bon and Alton Adams. Lion A. J. Walker was surprised to find that his birthday was suitably re­ membered by a presentation by Lion Hal MacLean. Statement Lions’ Frolic, Labor Day. i 1940 "• Receipts" From (James........................ $ Gate Receipts ................. Refreshment Booth Gross ...... Sale of Advertising................ Dance ^Proceeds .................... $1714.26 Expenditures R. Creighton Dance Band ...$ ,200.00 Printing and Advertising ..... 162.16 Prizes, Parade and Contests ... 87.40 Labor ..........:.................. 105.94 Ball Teams........--------------- 57.00 Refreshment Booth expense ... 147.34 Miscellaneous .................. 59.76 688.96 466.75 192.20 124.00 242,35 $ 819.60 Balance ..............................-...$ 894.66 $1714.26 Auditors—Gordon Kidd, for Lions Club; Murray Roberts for the Red Cross. Bingo - Bingo Friday,, October 11th, at the Arm­ ouries, under the auspices of the Lad­ ies’ Auxiliary to the Legion. Fowl .for prizes and Specials. Play at 8.00 .o’clock sharp. First 50 to buy 25c worth of tickets will receive a free chance on a special. Sang At Eadies’ Church St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Male Chorus took part in the Anniversary Services at Eadies’ Church Sunday ev­ ening. Dr. Redmond Resumes Practice Dr. R. C. Redmond will resume His practice during the absence of Dr. Thos. L. Torrance, who has been call­ ed for military service. The office phone is 56W and the residence phone 56J. Anniversary Services at Belgrave Knox Presbyterian Church, Bel­ grave, will hold their Anniversary Services at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m., on Sunday, October 13th. Rev. J. D, Wilkie, B.A., of Teeswater, former missionary, will be the guest speaker. Special iphsic will be rendered at both services, Wild Berries In October The fine weather of the last few days made some wild blackberry bushes near Teeswater have a spring­ like feeling as the .bushes were laden with fruit, Mr. Wally R. Adams was Working over in that section and he picked some and brought them into our office. Some were ripe and oth­ ers rapidly maturing. TEESWATER CLUB HELD MATCH HERE Wingham Pairs Won 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Prizes The Teeswater Bowling Club held a Doubles tournament bn the greens here Monday night. Twenty-seven pairs took part in the play, The win­ ners were; 1st, W. A, Miller and D. B, Porter, Wingham, 3 wins plus 22; 2nd, Ed, Nash and Donald Rae, Wingham, 3 wins plus 19; 3rd, Geo, Williams and John Pollock, Wing­ ham, 3 wins, plus 19; 4th, Fred Stew­ art and Roy Finlayson, Lucknow, 3 wins plus 16; Sth, D. Kennedy and W. R. Hamilton, Wingham, 3 wins plus 11; 6th, H. Agnew and W. Mc­ Coy, Lucknow, 2 wins plus 16. RED CROSS DRIVE TOTAL NOW $3500 Objective of $4000 Is Expected The Red Cross Drive- is slowly get­ ting closer to the objective of„$4000. Tuesday night the thermometer at the Hydro’ Shop registered $3500 and as many returns are not yet in it is hop­ ed that the drive will this week go over the top. Any who have nottas yet subscrib­ ed to this worthy cause, are requested to do so at once and be as generous as possible so .that the objective of $400 may be reached. RUMMAGE SALE The Rummage Sale for which you have been waiting will be held in the Council Chamber on Saturday after­ noon, Oct. 19th, commencing at two o’clock. This is under the auspices of the Women's Auxiliary to the Wing­ ham Hospital. Donations of clothing, furniture, dishes, etc. will be grateful­ ly received. Further particulars later. A Fine Animal A female Aberdeen Angus which .was entered at Wingham Fair by Mr. Frank Todd, of Lucknow, is deserv­ ing of special mention as it was champion at Toronto twice and also champion at the last Chicago show. This very fine animal created much interest in the cattle exhibit. TURNBERRY COUPLE 50 YEARS MARRIED Mr. and. Mrs. J. J. Moffatt Celebrated Their Golden Wedding Tuesday On behalf of this community we extend congratulations to |Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Moffatt, B line. Turnberry, who on Tuesday, October 1st, cele­ brated their golden wedding anniver­ sary. M.'any friends called to wish them many more years of happiness together and the Advance-Times takes great pleasure in endorsing this senti­ ment. It was at Binbrook on October 1st, 1890, that the late Rev. W. P. Walk­ er of the Presbyterian Church, offic­ iated at their wedding. Mrs. Agnes Earl, of Wroxeter, was her sister’s bridesmaid and the late Thomas Ni­ chol of Binbrook was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Moffatt are both en­ joying fine health. Mrs. Moffatt is a daughter of the late Francis and Mary McBride of Binbrook, Ont., and is in her 72nd year. Mr, Moffatt is rap­ idly approaching his 78th birthday. He is the son of the late George and Elijah Moffatt of Wingham. They have been continuous resi­ dents of Turnberry Township since their marriage and Mr. Moffatt has been a keen student of municipal pol­ itics serving as a member of the Township Council for a number of years. His son, Harold, is following in his footsteps in this regard as he is at present a councillor. Mr. Moffatt also took a great interest in his Church, formerly Methodist, now at-, tending the United Church. For near­ ly forty years he acted as an elder or as a member of the trustee board of Wingham United Church. Mrs. Moffatt also took an active part in the work of the church not only as a regular attendant but as a member of the woman’s organizations. Mr. and Mrs. Moffatt have six children, four daughters, Mrs. Nelson (Lillian) of Turnberry; Mrs. Arnold (Clarice) fedgar of‘.London; Mrs. Ralph (Frances) Elliott, of Ripley; Mrs. Alvin (Mae) Edgar of London., and two sons, Harold and Cedrille, of Turnberry. Again we join with their many friends in extending siue’ero congratu­ lations. LAST CHANCE FOR BANK NITE PRIZES Final Draw Will Be Made Saturday Night, $58.QQ in Prize? The More You Buy the Better Your Chance to Win Wmgham Bank Nite Stores in ‘this final "week of their draw are offering $58.QQ in prizes, The more you spend this week at Wingham Bank Nite stores the greater is your chance to collect one of the 18 prizes which to­ tal $58.00, First prize is $15.00, 2nd prize $10.00, 3rd prize $5,00, 4th and 5th prizes $2.00 each, 6th prize $5.00; 7th and 8th prizes $4.00 each, 9th, 10th, 11th, 11th and 12th prizes $1.00 each, 13th prize, $2.00, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th .prizes $1,00 each. Who will be the lucky winners this week? This week is your last chance to get a lucky ticket with every 25c you. spend at Wingham Bank Nite stores. The more you spend this week at the Bank Nite stores, the greater is your chance to win one of the cash awards. Buy. at Wingham Bank Nite stores this week and win a cash prize. Last Week’s Winners 1st prize $25.00, Elwood Armitage; 2nd, $10.00, Percy Biggs; 3rd, $5.00, Carl Casemore; 4th, $2.00 Elwood Armitage; 5th, $3.00, Mrs. Walter VanWyck; 6th, $3.00, not claimed, added to this week’s prize; 7th, $2.00, not claimed, added to this week’s prize; Sth, -$2.00, not claimed, added to this week’s prize; 9th, $1.00, Miss Alice Cook; 10th, $1.00, Miss Jean Tervit; 11th, $2.00, Fred Mellor; 12th, $1.00, Mrs. John'Coulter, R.R. No. 5, Brussels; 13th, $1.00, not claimed, added to this .week’s prizes; 14th, $1.00 Miss Elizabeth Sturdy; 15th, $1.00, Mrs. J. W, Smith; 16th, $1.00, Miss Pearl Walker, R.R. 4, Wingham;‘17th, $1.00, L. Elliott, Bluevale; 18th, $1.00. Eugene McDonald. Attending Training School Doug. Waram, Jack Bateson and John Preston are attending the air training school at Galt. Won Goderich Bowling Tournament Wally Miller and Bert Porter won first prize in the Doubles bowling tournament at Goderich Friday even­ ing. Public School Holiday Friday The Public School will have a holi­ day on Friday this W^ek as the teach­ ers will be attending the Regional Conference at London. Remember This Date Monday, October 21st, Kathleen Stokes and Blaine Matlie will give a concert in Wingham United Church under the auspices of the Woman’s Association, A treat for all. Second Maple Leaf Club Hit Toronto — Headquarters of the Canadian Red Cross Society received word stating that a second Maple Leaf Club in London, operated by the society, was battered by German bombs. There were no casualties. Last week the first Maple Leaf Club, established bv the Canadian Red Cross for Canadian soldiers on leave, was ruined by bombs. Caught Partridge in Back Yard Towh Clerk W. A. Galbraith had a novel experience on Thursday noon, when he captured a partridge in the back-yard at his home. Mrs. Galbraith noticed the bird, attempting to get through the wire fence at the back of the yard and called Mr. Galbraith, who, after chasing the bird along the fence succeeded ih catching it with his hands. He then took the bird out to a bush on the “B” line and releas­ ed it. , ( Anglican W.A. to Meet at Fordwich The Deanery of Huron Chapter, Woman’s Auxiliary, and Laymen’s Association, will hold its autumn Con­ ference uLTrinity Church, Fordwich, on Wedi^fey, Oct. 9th. The secre­ tary of the Deanery, Rev. E. O. Gal­ lagher, has completed plans for the Conference, which opens with a cele­ bration of the Holy Communion at 10 o’clock, when Rev. A. H. O’Neil will give a meditation on the Confer­ ence Theme. Mrs. R. A. Beigle, dio- ceseon president of the W* A., will speak to the ladies, also Mrs. A. A. Bice, of London. Canon W. A. Town- settd, Commissioner of the Diocese, Canon Bice and Archdeacon W. J. Doherty will also address the Joint Conference during the day* DITCHING MACHINE STUCK ON BRIDGE Was Qn Way tp Port Albert Airport A 28-ton ditching machine just about put the fix on the bridge over the Maitland, near the power house in Lower Wingham Thursday even­ ing. The big machine arrived at the bridge about 6 o’clock and as it went over the bridge the floor boards of the structure cracked and some were completely broken. Finally the ma­ chine was back off the bridge and it proceeded to Port Albert by another route. The machine is owned by the Stirling Construction co, but is being operated by the Armstrong concern, of Brampton, at the airport. TO PREACH HERE Rev, C. E. Cragg, of Toronto, a former minister, will preach the An­ niversary Services in Wingham Unit­ ed Church, Sunday next, October 6th. Attending Western University Harry Posliff is taking a course at Western University, London, enroll­ ing at the commencemertt of the term. Joined Scotch Fusiliers Ken Rintoul has enlisted with the Scotch Fusiliers, C.A.S.F., Kitchener. Ken will be in the pipe band. Engagement Announced The engagement is announced of Minerva Sarah Higgins, youngest daughter of Mrs. Higgins, of Wrox­ eter, and the late Mr. Alexander Hig­ gins to Mr. Earl George Baker,, of Fordwich, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Baker. The marriage to take place in October. Hockey Club Has New Player A few weeks ago we published an article which foretold a good hockey club this season, The fan now have further reason to rejoice as Douglas Struke, of Palmerston, arrived in town last week, accepting a position at Murray Johnson’s garage. Struke is a goal-tender which lines up two good netters for the local club, Lome Zu- lauf also being available. I Belgrave Red Cross Entertainment Rex Frost, radio personality, will present in the Foresters’ Hall, Bel­ grave, on Wednesday, October 9th, at 8 p.m. “Cavalcade of Europe”, a mo­ tion picture covering Mr. Frost’s trips to Europe prior to the war and pic­ tures covering the war itself. A run­ ning commentory of events will be given by Mr. Frost. The program will include community singing and other entertainment. Admission: 25c, child­ ren 15c. TWO MEN ARRESTED ON THEFT CHARGE Alleged Cattle Taken from East Wa- wanosh Farm and Sold at Harristown Complaints that cattle were missing from pasture fields of Huroif County over a period of months have .had county police on the alert and Satur­ day James. Deacon of Culross Town­ ship, and Frank Ryan, of Teeswater, farm hands, were arrested by 'Con­ stables Jennings, of Goderich, and Gardiner, of town, and lodged in the Huron County jail, at Goderich. The pair were charged with steal­ ing two 1,200-poutid steers from John Shiell, of the Township of East Wa­ wanosh. It is alleged the steers were driven from their grazing ground into an ab­ andoned building and then loaded in­ to a truck trailer at night. The same morning they were sold to a packing house at Harriston, 30 miles away, it is charged. HIGH GRADE ENTRIES at the Fall fair Ideal Weather Prevailed For This Big , Annual Event , Attendance Not Up to Last Year Despite the very fine weather on Thursday the attendance at the Fall Fair was disappointing to the direct­ ors as it was much below that of last year, It is believed that the late har­ vest was the answer to the drop in attendance. The entries while not-as numerous as last year, were of very fine qual­ ity and the cattle critics were loud in their praise of the showing in that class. Members of the Boys’ Barley Club, over twenty in‘number, had displays of malting barley. The winners were: Jack Currie, East Wawanosh, 803; Bob Grasby, Brussels, 802; Russell Kelly, Belgrave, 801; Charles Higg­ ins, Morris, 800; Charles Proctor, of Morris, 796; Alvin Higgins, Morris, 787. A new featiire was a cream grading contest sponsored by the local United Farmers’ Co-Operative. This is the first time such a* contest has been held here and it created a great deal yaf in­ terest. The winners were: Mrs. Rich­ ard Proctor, Morris; Mrs.'' Stewart Proctor, Morris; Mrs. J. D. Beecroft, East Wawanosh; Mrs. Fred Double- dee, Wroxeter. The classified horse race was won by Greenlawn, owned by Currie & Tervit, of town; Adian Harvester, owned by C. Fryfogle, was second, and Ed Grattan, owned by William Snell, Harriston, third. Winners in the Gentlemen’s Road Race were: C. Fryfogle, Harry Fryfogle, Currie & Tervit. ‘ 9 Fifteen pairs of hogs were entered in the T. Eaton hog special, a truly wonderful -entry. These hogs were sold by auction to‘Alf. Lockridge, for Dumart’s, of Kitchener, for $12.10 dressed plus grading. There was a large entry in the Beef Cattle for auction, for which butch­ ers and drovers of this community gave a special prize. The winners are in- the prize list that follows. The cat­ tle were sold by auction. Evening Entertainment There was a good attendance at the Arena for the evening entertainment. Dancing was enjoyed to Len Trushin- sk'i’s orchestra and the'following floor shotv was presented: solo, ‘'There’ll Always Be An England”, J. R. M. Spittai; tap dance, Shirley Alexander, of Listowel; magician, Bob Cook, of Listowel; piano solo, H. V. Pym; solo, Joseph Pritchett, of Toronto. The Bingo game had a big play. WINNERS OF THE HOG SPECIAL There was a large entry in the T. Eaton hog special at the Fair last Thursday, 15 pens, which made 75 hogs. The winners were: 1st, J. D. Bcecroft, who also won the prize for the champion ^carcass; 2nd, Benson Cruickshank; 3rd, Robert Cottltes; 4th, R, J. Currie; 5th, W. Pocock; 6th, J. H. Currie. The grading was by J. R. Turnbull, Dominion Swine Grader. Preached Harvest Festival Services Rev. E. O. Gallagher conducted Harvest Festival Services at Ford­ wich, Gorrie and Wroxeter last Sun­ day. In Prize Money at Seaforth At the Seaforth Doubles Wednes­ day last week, Art Wilson and Wally Miller placed fifth. The winners won suits of clothes. City Mission Anniversary Services Will be held on Sunday, October 6th, at 3 and 7 o’clock'. Rev. and Mrs. Ira Wood, Pontiac, Mich., noted sing­ ers, will take part. Rev. S, S. Shantz, New Dundeet will be the preacher. The above singers and preacher will hold evangelistic services every even­ ing the following week at 8 o’clock. All Welcome. Huron Deanery A.Y.P.A. to Meet President Herb. Fuller of the Hur­ on Deanery A.Y.P.A. called a meet­ ing of the Deanery Council for Wed­ nesday evening in St. Paul’s Parish Hall. The Council will consider the sending of delegates to the Provincial Conference in Ottawa Oct. 18-20. Re­ ports from the A.Y.P.A. Dioescan Campwill be received, and arrange­ ments made for the Fall rally of the Huron A.Y.P.A. The theme of the season’s work “Victory Through Christ,” is a very timely one. LLOYD DARK FELL 68 FEET OFF LADDER Back Was Broken In The Fall When the ladder on which he was working gave way, Lloyd Dark, an employee of Elmer Wilkinson, was tossed 68 feet to the ground. Lloyd was painting at St. Andrew’s Presby­ terian Church and was atop an exten­ sion ladder which was against the front of the church, near the peak. The accident happened at the norm hour Friday. Lloyd was about to des­ cend the ladder when it toppled and he was thrown into the bushes below- Dr, W, A, Crawford was called and he was removed to Wingham General Hospital. Later X-rays revealed a broken back and on Monday he was placed in a cast. We are very happy to report that,, despite his serious injury, he is mak­ ing satisfactory progress, although it; will be a long time before he is about, TOWN SHOWERED WITH LEAFLETS When a* plane circled over town on. Saturday, showering leaflets, many, were given a thrill and some, were worried. The dodgers so dropped- gave information regarding the com­ pany to control “Sky Harbor” and urged that people invest in this Hur­ on County enterprise. The preferred stock that is being sold is $10 a share and will pay 5% interest. Each municipality in the. County has been allotted $1,500 of this stock as their share for invest­ ment. The Reeves of the municipal­ ities in this area have full informa­ tion and they will be very glad to ex­ plain the proposition. Call your reeve and tell him you will invest in this great Huron County enterprise. On Service In England Mrs. Frank Vanner, formerly of Wingham, received word by cable last week that her husband is safe in Eng­ land. He is a member of the Seventh Field Company, R.C.E. Preached at Salem Church Rev. W. A. Beecroft, pastor of the United Church here, -preahced the an­ niversary services at Salem United Church on Sunday. Rev. A. ,M. Grant, of Wroxeter, pastor of the Salem Church, conducted the services here. Dr. T. L. Torrance Reports for Duty For the past three weeks Dr. Thos. L. Torrance has been expecting a call io report for duty with the Royal Army Medical Corps. On Friday,he received the call and left on Monday for London, headquarters for this dis­ trict. He expects that he will take up duty in England very soon. Mrs. Tor­ rance will continue to reside in Wing­ ham and Dr. R. C. Redmond will taxe over his practice. Planning Hospital Bridge Marathon The Women’s Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital arc plan­ ning a series of bridge and euchre* par­ ties throughout the winter months. The Auxiliary sponsored a similar scheme last winter, which proved very successful both socially and financial­ ly. The first game will be on Mon­ day, Oct. 14tli and, thereafter, on the second Monday of each month. As the schedule is being prepared, any­ one wishing to play, will please notify Mrs. J. H. Crawford before Oct. 5th. CAR PLUNGED INTO EIGHT-FOOT DITCH Four Wingham Lads In The Car — None Seriously Hurt Four Wingham youth had a lucky escape when the car in which they were riding plunged about eight feet into a ditch, The accident happened Sunday night about eight o’clock at the junction of the Durham Road and Highway No. 4. Clarence Ohm was. driving the car and with him as pass­ engers were Bill Forsyth, Joe Wilson and Bob Prentice. They were oii their way to Kincardine and as they neared the junction of Highway No. 4 and the Durham road, the brakes failed to work, as a bolt had dropped out, and the car travelled across the the Durham road instead of making the turn, crashed through the railing and dropped into the 8-foot ditch. Prentice was the only one injured* receiving a cut on the forehead and a few other' minor cuts about the head. The car was a total wreck. Dr., W. Crawford attended to the Pren­ tice boy’s wound which were not ser­ ious.