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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-10-17, Page 1I With Whi^h Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17th, 1940 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Yca£ LARGE CROWD AT AIR SCHOOL OPENING 'Threatening Weather Did Not Stop Attendance led to Sky Harbour on < All roads Monday for the opening of No, 12 Elementary Flying Training School. The threatening weather of the morn­ ing and the downpour just before pro­ ceedings got under way did not ap­ pear to hurt the attendance which was .about 50Q0 including about 500 sold­ iers. Warden George Feagan. presided. The program consisted of speeches and patriotic music by four bands, Wingham Citizens’ Band, Exeter Brass Band, Clinton Kiltie Band and the Bugle band of the Elgin regiment.. Many from Wingham and vicinity were in attendance. The school was officially opened by ‘Group Capt. P. H. Mackworth, D.F. O, senior staff officer No. 1 district training centre, Rev. C, C. Burton of •Clinton offered prayer and G. L. Par­ sons of Goderich, president of the Huron County Flying Training School Limited gave an address as did J. D. 'Thomas, chairman of the finance "board which staged the campaign for the $35,000 to operate the school. George. Schaefer, president of Jhe Goderich Board of Trade, gave Mayor Henry of Stratford stock, to be handed .Board of Trade. Mayor H. J. A. a share of the to the Stratford MacEwen intro­ duced Mayor Henry, of Stratford, and both made brief addresses. Other spekers were, ex-Warden Alexander Young, now in his 89th year; Hugh Hill - and Col. H. C. Dunlop, of the Middlesex-Huron. Regiment; Col. W. <x. Hagarty, A. A. and Q. M. G., re-' presenting the D. O. C. of Military District No. 1, London. . Sixteen planes and one large by­ motor machine were parked on the field ready to give a demonstration which the weather would not permit. RED CROSS TOTAL NOW $4660.38 Although the Red Cross campaign has officially closed some donations are still being received, in fact nearly & hundred dollars has come in during the past week. The total amount sub­ scribed at present is $4660.38. St. Andrew’s Anniversary Next Sunday , , Rev. Peter A. Dunn, M.A., B.D., of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Ham­ ilton, will be the special preacher for the anniversary services in St. An­ drew's Presbyterian Church. Sunday ■next, October 20th. Special music will tie rendered at both services. Cattle Case Heard Lawrence Ryan, of Teeswater, was given suspended sentence when he ap­ peared before Magistrate Makins here on Friday, charged with stealing cat­ tle. James Deacon, was allowed out on bail of $1,000 when he appeared on a similar count, and the case was adjourned for four weeks. Old Boys Plan At Home The Huron Old Boys Association in conjunction with The Huron Coun-, ty Junior Association are holding their annual At Home in Eaton Aud­ itorium on Friday evening, November 22nd. Those who attended last year’s! At Home said it was the nicest and best ever. Cards and dancing in pleas­ ant surroundings* DeCourcey’s Orch­ estra. Refreshments. Tickets only $1.25.. A good old Huron welcome awaits you. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY NAME OFFICERS Mrs* J, W. McKibbon Re-Elected President The annual meeting of the Wo­ men’s Auxiliary to Winghairi General Hospital was held' in the Council •Chambers oh Friday afternoon. The reports for the year showed that the organization enjoyed one of the mdst successful years in Its history. The following wore elected to of­ fice for the ensuing year-: Hon, Presidents—-Mrs. John Gib­ bons, Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. John A. MacLean, President-Mrs. J* W. McKibbon, 1st Vice Pres.—Mrs. W. M, Connell- 2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs. R. L. Stewart. Treas,—Mrs, Richard Clegg. Cor, Sec.—iMrs* W. J. Greer. Con. of Buying Com.—Mrs, Norm- an Fry, Con, of Sewing Com^Mrs. W. H. French. WAWANOSH COUPLE HELD CELEBRATION Mr, and Mrs. Johu T. Currie Observe Their 60th Wedding Day Anniversary The home of ,Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Currie, Lot 33, Concession 13, East Wawanosh, was the scene of an interesting celebration, Thanksgiv­ ing Day, October 14th, when friends from far and near called to congrat-. ulate them on their Diamond Wedding day. Mr. and Mrs. Currie were mar­ ried at Clinton on January 19th, 1981, but the celebration of this happy ev­ ent was held previous to the actual date, so that a larger number of the family could be present. The nuptial ties were tied sixty years ago by the Rev. Mr. Stewart, of Clintqn. Robert Currie, of Wingham, brother of the groom, was best man, and he was present for the present celebration. The bridesmaid was Mrs. Andrew Thompson (Nellie Higgins), she passed on five years ago. She was present for „the celebration that was held on the Golden-Wedding day, Mr. and Mrs. Currie are both nat­ ives of East Wawanosh. ' Mr. Currie, who is in his 84th year, is believed to be the first white child born in East Wawanosh, the blessed event taking place at Lot 14, on the Whitechurch road, Mrs. Currie, formerly Jane Hig­ gins, was born at lot 9, Con. 10. She is in her 82nd year; Since their- mar­ riage they have resided on the 13th Concession. They are members of Brick United Church and pripr to union, Mr. Cur­ rie was an elder of Calvin Church. Mrs. Currie also took an active inter- est in church work, being an active i durinS the night had caused no dam- member of the Women’s Missionary a^e ^iern- .'Society and still attends the meetings ■ of this society. - Mr. Currie had had an active and interesting experience in municipal af­ fairs. He was Warden of the county in 1907, served as Reeve in 1901 and 1902, and was a Commissioner in 1905 and 1906. In 1908 he was unsuccess­ ful in his bid for a seat in the Ontario Legislature, being defeated by .the late A. H. Musgrove by 170 votes. They had ten children, nine of ■ whom are* living,. William Anderson and Robert Reeve, of East Wawa­ nosh; John Elgin of Islington; Mrs. John (Cora Grace) Aitken, Darmody, Sask.; Mrs. Nelson (Annie Mina) MacRitchie, Devlin, Ont.; Miss Violet Olive, San Francisco, Cal.; James Hil­ ton. jEast Wawanosh; Mrs, Merton (Mary Irene) Galbraith, Cheygobin, . Mich.; Mrs. T. K. (Rea Eleanor) Bibb’ of Detroit. Their daughter, Margaret AIcCarty, passed on in 1899 when she was 16 years of age. They grandchildren. Mrs. Currie is the last surviving member of the family, "but rie has five brothers and a sister, Rob­ ber t, of Wingham; William J., and Andrew, also David, of East Wawa­ nosh; George of Cherry Creek, B.C., and Mrs, John (Annie) Wilson, of Wingham. , We add our felicitations to those of their many friends. have five Mr. Cur- Purchased Gorrie Garage Mr. Cameron Edgar has purchased the Gorrie Garage. For some time Cameron was employed by the Huron Motors here and his friends here wish .him every success. Sec’y of'Temperance Federation Dr. C. W. DeMille, minister of North Parkdale United Church, Tor­ onto, has given up his charge to be­ come general secretary of the Ontario Temperance Federation in succession to Dr. A. J* Irwin, who has resigned on account of ill health,...and who has. held this position for thirteen years. Dr. DeMille takes over his hew posi­ tion November 1st. Purchased Fine Animal • A Huron County Shorthorn breed­ er, Mr. Nelson Underwood, of Turn­ berry, was listed aS one of the im­ portant purchasers of Shorthorns at the Shorthorn Sales held in Toronto district last week. Three Shorthorn sales of truly international importance Were staged by seven of Canada’s out­ standing breeders, and 1 visitors and buyers were present from every prov­ ince in Canada, every State in« the United States and several from South America. Mr. Underwood purchased from John Gardhotise & Sons, West­ on, a young herd bull that has been a consistent winner of firsts and champ­ ionships on the Western Show Cir­ cuit the past summer. Huron County breeders of Shorthorns will be inter­ ested to know of this important ac­ quisition to the Underwood herd. LIONS GIVEN FINE LECTURE FRIDAY Illustrated Talk on Crippled Children Work Very Interesting At the regular meeting of the Lions Club held in the Brunswick Hotel, on Friday evening, a very fine address was given by Mr. Reg. Hopper, Tor­ onto, secretary of the Ontario Soc­ iety of Crippled Children. He was in­ troduced by the president, W. A. Gal­ braith, The address was.illustrated by colored slides of the Blue Ridge Camp at Collingwood for crippled children, also many other interesting cases which have been benefitted by service clubs in Ontario. The auditors’ report presented by Messrs. W. H. French and Gordon Kidd, auditor's, showed goad balances in all accounts. A mention was made of Scout’s Apple Day and Lions Urg­ ed to support it. Guests at the meeting were Rev. W. A. Beecroft and Mr. Don Nasmith. Attended Convention Miss C. Scholtz, superintendent of Wingham General Hospital, attended the annual convention of the Ontario Hospital Association-held in Toronto last week. More Towns to Decide 2-Year Term Kincardine, Fergus and Hanover voters will have an opportunity to vote on the question of whether their Councils will sit year term. Lilacs In Bloom Ed. Marsh, of picked a bouquet ing (Wednesday) and the heavy frost for a one or two- Wingham Junction, of lilacs this morn- Rae Thompson Won Golf Title Friends of Rae Thompson here will be delighted to know that he won the gentlemen’s golf title of the Listowel Golf' and Country Club. He played off with George Hay, also well- known here. Preached At Gorrie Rev. Kenneth MacLean preached the Anniversary Services in Gorrie Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Rev. Mr. Atcheson of Gorrie and Moles- worth charge conducted the services at St. Andrew’s here. Large Carrots ' We have on display in our window three carrots that will take some beat­ ing for size. They weigh 6ki pounds and are 8, 8% and 9% inches in length. Alonza Finley grew them in his garden and says he has more large specimens. Mr. Finley has a very fine garden, especially carrots and beets. On Saturday they picked enough rasp­ berries for a meal. • Cat Rescued Off Pole Emmerson Shera of the hydro staff had an ■unusual job for an electrician on Saturday afternoon. He received a call to remove a cat from on top of a hydro pole in front of John Falcon­ er’s residence. Emmerson must have a way with animals as the pussy pur­ red its contentment on being remov­ ed from its perch. Others were not able to coax it down. HURON PRESBYTERIAL NORTH SECTION Dr. M» B. Forster Was Guest Speak­ er at Annual Session Field at Gorrie _ That she was proud of the British flag and that it afforded protection to herself and hundreds "of Chinese wofticti when the Japan 5s>e iiiya.ded their city was the contention of Dr. M. B. Forster, speaking In Gorrie United Church last Week, It was the occasion of the annual convention of the North Section of Huron Presby­ terial of the.... United Church. The vice-president; Mrs. R. G. Nay, of Fofdwich, presided over the meeting at which there was a splendid attend­ ance with every Auxiliary represent­ ed. Another outstanding feature was the presence of Mrs. W> F. Stewart, who is ninety-two years young and is a very active member of the Brussels Auxiliary. ’ The theme of the worship period of the mottling session was “The Call of Service” and Was conducted by Mrs. C> Tavener, Mrs, A, Shaw and Mrs. E. Johnston, of Bluevale, Mrs, A. Taylor, of the Gorrie Ev­ ening Auxiliary, extended a hearty in­ vitation to the gathering, which was replied to by Mrs. H. Doig, of Ford- Wtch, who said that women should not keep, silent when words of com* (Continued on Page Pour)' PRESENTATION HELD PRIOR TO DEPARTURE Mrs. Earnest Miller Honored by Fel­ low Red Gross Workers Mrs, J. B. McBurney, 6th line Turn­ berry, opened her home on Friday af- ternodn when th’e 6th line group of Red Cross Workers gathered in hon­ or of Mrs. Earnest Miller, whose hus­ band, a veteran of the Great War, has again joined the service and is now in CANADIAN SUB-CHASER PASSES TESTS ... , y ■ A/; . "" -J’ 1 y. ''' 'i/-.' ■SSII ISB- :•.> A / • ?’,z' ‘ • : Knocking off the knots in fine style though her engine-room telegraph read but “half speed ahead” at this' time of this photo, one of the first Canadian built submarine chasers is i London where Mrjs. Miller and child­ ren will join him. 'Mrs. Miller, a Red Cross Nurse in France during the last war, with her knowledge of the needs, has been of real alsist-ance to this en­ ergetic group. During the afternoon an address was read by Mrs. Leslie Bolt and she was presented by Mrs. McBurney with a pair of blankets and several pieces of cream and red kitch­ en utensils. The following is the ad­ dress: '' ' Dear Mrs. Miller: For the past three years we as nei­ ghbors have profited by your presen­ ce in our midst and within that per­ iod you have endeared yourself to us by your amiable character* and your earnest devotion to the duties set be­ fore you, in your nursing capacity and as a Red Cross worker, you have proved an able helper. We have learned * with regret of your intention to leave this commun­ ity, but hope that you may return to be hmong us again in the near future. We, your fellow workers in Red Cross, ask you to accept these gifts as a slight token of the esteem in which you are held. Signed, Mrs. Leslie Bolt, Mrs. J. McBurney. Mrs. Millar replied expressing her appreciation of the kind words and the gifts. Tea was served and a social hour enjoyed, Takes Oyer Wroxeter Practice Dr. F. H. Scherk, of Toronto, taken over the home and practice of Dr. I. P. Campbell. He expects to ar­ rive on or about Oct. 16th, Masonic Officer Made Official Visit Rt. Ex. Companion W. A..Porteous, gf Lucknow, Grand Superintendent, Huron District, made his official visit to Lebanon Chapter No. 84, Royal Arch Masons, here, Tuesday evening. Lloyd Dark Improving Mrs. Dark arrived home from Tor­ onto. after accompanying her son to Toronto General Hospital and reports Lloyd's condition very favorable, Shi? was called home owing to the death of her father, Mr, Wm. Wilkinson, of Brussels. Bltievale Blossoms Postmaster A, D. Smithh of Blue- vale is not to be outdone In the matter ot late and rare flowers. An easter lily purchased from Mr, E.- S. Lewis of Wingham with two blooms and replanted in the garden, had three blooms for/Thanksgiving, Mr. Smith also has two Yucca trees that flower­ ed in July for the first time, These plants are rarely found this far north and many people come to see them. », has SCOUTS HELD APPLE DAY Public Response Very Gratifying The Scouts take this opportunity of expressing their appreciation .to the citizens for their hearty co-operation on Apple Day, Saturday. The gross receipts were $58.22 and the net will be about $39,00 which will bolster the scout treasury that was badly in need of funds. seen here during her official trials an eastern Canadian seaport. A cor- > vette-class ships, the speedy little war­ boat more than satisfied the party of naval and shipbuilding officials who tried her out. at Received Sad News Tuesday night W. AV. Armstrong, editor of the Advance-Times, receiv­ ed a telephone call that his father, S. R. Armstrong, City Clerk of Peter-, borough for the. past 48 years, had passed suddenly away of a heart at­ tack. He was in his 80th year and was fairly well acquainted here, having visited Wingham on several occasions. Three sons and' two daughters sur­ vive. ’ i 1 MISSION BAND WORK VERY NECESSARY Mrs. J. R. Hill Spoke to Gathering Mission Band Conference at Clinton An interesting Mission Band Con­ ference was held ip connection with the Fall Executive meeting of Huron Presbyterial of the Presbyterian Church,in Canada. The meeting was held in Clinton Presbyterian Church on "Tuesday, ’Oct. Sth, and -was con­ ducted by the President, Mrs. Hugh Jack, of Seaforth. The guest speaker was Mrs. J. R. Hill, of Ottawa, and she stressed the Importance of Mission Band work, if we are to have faithful and interested workers in our Women’s Missionary Society in the future. “We must teach our children the grace of giving” said the speaker. “It isn’t just the pennies they bring, but their time, attention and talents, in taking part in the meetings, that will make the work worthwhile.” Mrs. Hill gave many'helpful sug­ gestions for work meetings, and in the discussion which followed, led by Mrs. W. Weir, of Hensall, Presbyterial Sec., other suggestions Were made that will be most-Valuable to all the Mission Band leaders. Mrs. D* J. Lane, of Goderich, told of the inspirational messages receiv­ ed at the board .meeting held recently ip Toronto) and urged consecrated giving from now to the end of the year, so that the allocation may be reached without fail. Miss E. .Sommerville, of Goderich, Literature and Library Sec,, reported a change in policy. Owing to improv­ ed conditions In the West, it will not be necessary to send books and mag­ azines next year, each Province will take care of their own, so she asked that reading materials suitable for men, be sent to Goderich for the use of the Airmen, who will be stationed ill the district in large numbers this winter. Representatives from Seaforth, Ex­ eter and Hensall took part in the de­ votional period, and many helpful comments were made by the Secretar­ ies of the various departments, jgy7 ATTENDANCE GOOD AT PLOWING MATCH Drizzle Fails to Dampen the Enthus­ iasm Despite a steady drizzle throughout the afternoon, there was a good at­ tendance at the seventeenth annual N. Huron plowing match held at the farm of Robert Davidson at Dungan­ non on Friday. Fine plowmanship in all classes was displayed, with one of the outstanding classes being the tractor class for boys. It was freely admitted that the work of some of the boys of thirteen years of age compared quite favorab­ ly with almost any other class. Billy Hill, aged 13, and George Rob­ inson, aged 13, were the youngest plowmen present and they took top places in being selected as the Huron county boys’ tractor team to go to the International Flowing match at St. Thomas next week. The boys selected to go as a team of boys with the walk­ ing plow were Wilfred McQuaid, Har­ vey Lovie and A, Passmore. Norman McLeod, of Galt, who judged all the work, said he .was very pleased with the general type of plow­ manship displayed. The plowmen said the land was in ideal condition. The Salada Tea special for the best plow­ ed land on the field, with the contest­ ant being a resident of Huron, was won by James Hogg, of Seaforth. His land was adjudged the best crown and also the best finish in this special class. Officers of the North Huron Plow­ men’s Association are: ‘ Honorary president, Bert Hemink'way, Brussels; president, Gordon McGavin, Walton; vice-president, N. H. Cardiff, Ethel, and secretary-treasurer, L. E. Cardiff, Brussels. The class winners were: Jointer plows with skimmers in sod, open to all except first prize winners at the provincial match, Elwood Faw­ cett, Tara, Harold Carter, St. Marys, James Hogg, Seaforth,, Jack Willets, Wingham. Jointer plows with skimmers in sod, no cut allowed, open only to residents of Huron County, Lome Passmore, Exeter. Boys 19 years and under, in sod, skimmer allowed, Lawrence Fawcett, Tara, Gordon Fawcett, Toronto, Wil­ fred McQuaid, Seaforth, Harvey Lov- iem, Centralia. / Tractor plowing for boys and girls under 19, entry confined to Huron county, Billy Hill, Goderich, George Robinson, Goderich, Sam Willis. God­ erich, Gordon Ratson, Londesboro. Tractor class, open to residents of Huron, P. P. O’Malley, Glenallen, Glen Heath, Brussels, Albert Brown, Dungannon, Alex, Andrews, Luck­ now. Tractor plowing, open class, Wil­ liam Clark, Goderich. Fordyce Clark, Goderich, Jack Keich, Teeswater, Jack McEwing, Blyth. Special class for non-plowers, Thomas Culbert, age 85, William Johnston, S5, Warden George Feagan. be- al- af- on Takes Over-Office November 1st Mr. Archie Peebles who recently received the appointment of postmast­ er here, will take over the duties of this office November 1st. Two False Alarms The fire brigade had two calls on Saturday, one about 12 noon and the other an hour later, but both were false alarms, the siren evidently ing out of order. Will Allow Full Debate The Government is prepared to low a full debate on international fairs when Parliament resumes November 5, Prime Minister King told a press conference before he left 'by train for Quebec on a trip that will take him to the Maritimes. “The members should come to Ot­ tawa on November Sth prepared t.o stay,” the prime minister said. St. Andrew’s W,M.S. The regular meeting of St, And­ rew’s Women’s Missionary Society was held last week with the president, Mrs, Donald Rae, in charge of the meeting. The meeting was opened with prayer and Miss Warwick read the Scripture lesson, the 91st Psalm. Mrs. W. S. Mitchell took the Glad Tidings prayer. The topic "Demon Worship” by the Bhils of India, was given in a most interesting manner by Mrs. J, W. McKibbon. The dedi­ catory prayer was given by Mrs. H. C. MacLean and the closing prayer by Mrs. Kenneth MacLean, The Lord’s Prayer, in unison, brought the meeting to -a Mose. i ! T PENMILLER SCENE OF W.M.S. MEETING West Section Huro/ti Presbyterial W. M, & Held Convention The Women’s Missionary Society of the Huron Presbyterial held its west section convention in the United Church Benmiller, on Wednesday* with Mrs. J, A. McGill, vice-president, in charge. The worship period was taken by the Dungannon auxiliary, Mrs. Read gave the Scripture lesson and Mrs. (Rev.) Newman led in pray­ er. Mrs. (Rev.) Gordon Hazelwood welcomed the delegates and Mrs, L, C. Brown, Goderich, replied. Of the 17 auxiliaries in the section, fourteen responded to the roll-call. The secre­ tary gave interesting reports but there: is nee’s for greater givings to come up, to those of last year. In an address by Dr. Margaret Forrester, Honan* China, she told of her work in the hospital, carried on under much diffi­ culty during these last years of war* of the faithfulness of her assistant nurses to stay by their patients even when the bombs were falling very close. The work in Honan for the .present has been closed but the seed of the Gospel has been sown and will grow. * • Mrs. (Rev.) R, W. Craw gave "some temperance news and urged every wo­ man to let those in authority know' how they felt and ask for more res­ trictions in the sale of beer and liquor.. Mrs. (Rev.) A. W. Gardner gave the closing words, with Christ’s statement, “Launch out into the deep,” and “according to your faith be it done unto you.” Special music was rendered by Mrs. F. Allan and Miss B. Long, and Mrs. R. E. Shaw and Mrs. (Rev.) A. Sin­ clair, and the Westfield ladies’ quart­ ette. Rev. Gordon Hazelwood closed, with prayer. RUMMAGE SALE . - Don’t forget the annual Rummage Sale in the Council Chamber on Sat­ urday afternoon, Oct. 19, at 2 o’clock, upder the auspices of the Women’s Auxiliary to the Wingham Hospital. Donations are asked for, anything you don’t need: furniture, dishes, clothing, etc., will be gratefully received. Ev­ erything should be at the Council Chamber on Friday evening, Oct. 18. If necessary, articles will be called for by phoning 107. An afternoon tea will also be served. To Observe Family Day The third Sunday in October, the annual observance of Children’s and Family Day will be commemorated in St. Paul’s Church, on Sunday-morn­ ing, and with a Young People’s serv­ ice in the evening. Assault anu Liquor Charge A crowded courtiv'^* Jh’id to be warned several times to be quiet as the magistrate heard evidence in con­ nection with a charge of assault laid against two Indians, George Albert and Robert Deleary, by Dan Kerr, of Lower Wingham. The charge against Deleary was dismissed and a charge of common assault laid against Albert,' who was fined $5 and costs. Dan Kerr was later fined $50 and costs or one • month in jail on a charge of supply­ ing liquor to Indians. UNDECIDED AS TO AIRFIELD LOCATION Amberley and Bayfield Considered During the past few weeks survey­ ors have been gathering data at Am­ berley and in Stanley Township, south of Bayfield, which will probably de­ cide the location of Huron County’s third airport. It is said that either of these locations would be suitable but so far no definite word has been re­ ceived, With Sky Harbour now open and Port Albert field well on the way, Huron County is rapidly becoming' one of the important centres in avia­ tion in Canada. The amount of material that is Used: in the construction of a field such as Port zVlbert to the layman is immense. The gravel pit south of Dunganhon supplies about 1500 tons of gravel a day and about 760 tons of asphalt. Another pit, operated by Joe Kerr, handles about 300 yards a day, Port Albert airport will be a town by itself with over 50 buildings. It will use as much power as most of the towns in the county. The speed with which the work at Port Albert has been carried on has been a revelation to most peo* pte who have been there,