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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-12-12, Page 5•' Single .Copies Five Cents A—71 ^•wi’."'ii..jJ***/ Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year With Which Is Amalgamated The G orrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 1940 ♦£• * NORTH HURON L.O.L. ANNUAL MEETING North Huron Lodges Will Celebrate at Seaforth Next Year A large representation of the vari­ ous Orapge Lodges of .North Huron were present at .the Orange Hall here .Monday afretnoon for the annual meeting. Reports showed th? societ­ ies in this* district had a very success­ ful year! It was .decided that North Huron Lodges will celebrate the 12th of-July •next year at Seaforth, which is in S. •Tluron. Following the business of the past ..year, the election of officers took .place with the following elected: Past County Master—Robert ‘Mc- . Murray, Bluevale. County Master—Robert Wallace, of ..Morris. * Deputy County Master—H. W. .Love, Ethel. Chaplain—Benson Finnegan, Dun­ gannon. Rec. Sec’y.—Raymond Brown, Dun­ gannon. Fin. Sec’y.—Thos. Grasby, Belgrave. Treas.—Rev, E. O. Gallagher, of, 'Wingham. 1st Lecturer—Walter Dickinson. 2nd Lecturer—Earl Hamilton, Blue- •vale. Marshall—L. E., Cardiff, M.P., of Brussels. Tyler—S. Tyndall, Wingham. Addresses were given by Robert 'Shaw, Robert McMurray, Rev. E. O. 'Gallagher and L. E. Cardiff, M.P. ►SHOPPERS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The stores of Wingham will be op- <en Saturday night as usual and. com­ mencing that day will be open every night, Sundays excepted, until Christ- ’mas. A CHRISTMAS GIFT What to give for Christmas? .That ■is the big problem these days. Solve •this vexed question at once by order- -ing a gift subscription to The Ad- -vance-Times. It is a year-round re­ membrance and will be welcomed fif­ ty-two times during the year. Give ■us your order — we do the rest. An ■attractive card.will be sent with each order. •Concert and Dance Dec. 18th Don’t forget the Christmas Concert and Dance at Powell’s School, Wed­ nesday night, Dec. 18. Quilt given away as lucky draw by Red Cross. Lunch. PREPARE TO CALL MORE DRAFTEES Camps Will Start New Course Janu­ ary 10th. Well over half the 6,000 medical ex­ amination notices to be sent out to young men in Western Ontario prior to their being called for 30 days’ mili­ tary service in January have, already beenzmailed. This time every effort is being made to see that the three training centres in the- district are.filled to ca­ pacity on January 10 and although the camp capacity fdr the district is 3,000, notices for medical examina­ tion will go to almost ‘double that number. ' a The January camp will draw cm ‘the :24-ycar-old age group and also reach back to the 21, 22 and 2’3-year-'old •classes to take maay who received postponements from th'e October’ Or the current camp. With this group special effort is be­ ing made to see that the young men undbrstand what they must do and carry out according to instructions. ■ With each notice advising a young man to report for medical examina^ tion, a letter of instruction is mailed. The letter of instructibn reads, in part, as follows; Upon received the enclosed ‘Notice —Medical Examination' yoUjWill pro­ ceed, within three clear days, to any duly licensed doctor in your village, town or city, or at the nearest point to you. Hand the doctor your ‘Notice •^-•Medical Examination’ and be sure to sign the ‘Medical Examination and Certificate Form* used by the doctor who will examine you. You are re­ minded that you must proceed to the doctor at your own expense and that the Department will not pay any transportation in connection with your medical examination, but the De­ partment will pay the examining phy­ sician ’for examining you. Under the auspices of the Wingham Lions Club HOCKEY SCHEDULE , IS DRAWN UP First Home Game Is With Goderich, on Monday, December 30th. The hockey schedule for this dis­ trict, Group No. 8, Intermediate O.H. A. “B”, has been drawn up with the following teams comprising the group, Wingham. Goderich, R.A.F. Port Al­ bert, Lucknow, Hanover arid Paisley. Ed, Williams, of town, is convener of the group. It was decided that the first four teams play off,for the group champ­ ionship, the first and third teams, and the second and fourth teams. This play-off will be home and home gam­ es with goals to count. If there is time (the group must be finished by Feb. 15th) the winners of the above series will play a series, the best two out of three for the championship. If, however, there is ribt time, they will play homeland home games with goals to count. This will be at the discre­ tion of the .group convenor, The Royal Air Force at Port Al­ bert will play their games at God­ erich. The schedule:’ Dec. Jan. Feb. 28—Goderich at R.A7F. Port Albert 30— Goderich at Wingham Lucknow at Hanover . 3—Hanover at Lucknow Goderich at Paisley • ■ Wingham at R.A.F. Port Albert 6—R.A'F. Port Albert at Han­ over Paisley at Lucknow Wingham at Goderich 10—Hanover at Goderich •Lucknow at Paisley R.A.F. Port Albert at Wingham 13—Paisley at Hanover . Goderich at Ldcknow 17—R.A.F. Port Albert at Paisley Wingham at Hanover - Lucknow at Goderich, 20—Paisley at Wingham Lucknow at R.A.F. Port Albert Goderich at Hanover 24—Wingham. at Lucknow Hanover at Paisley R.A.F. Port Albert at, Goderich a 27— Paisley at Goderich Hanover at Wingham 28— R.A.F. Port Albert at Lucknow" 31— Wingham at Paisley Hanover at R.A.F. Port ’Albert 3—Paisley at R.A.F. Port Albert Lucknow at Wingham Chimney Fire No damage resulted from a‘ chim­ ney fire which took place at the home of'Mr. Wm. Reid,* Frances St., about 7.45, Tuesday morning. To Join R.C.A.F. Last week Don Nasmith passed his examinations for entry in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He expects that he will be called up at the beginning of the new year. Don a fewt months ago received his private pilot’s license. He took this course to ensure, if pos­ sible, his ■'entry into the^'air force. War Saving'Stamps Free Buy, your groceries at Smith’s Economy Food Store, you not only savey money but also help the Govern­ ment finance the war. For every cash purchase of, 50 cents you receive a one cent bond and on every dollar purchase a two cent bond. Full valqe for C. O. D. orders but only half value for credit accounts. The bonds will be exchanged by us for War Saving Stamps. This is a government approved plan, so shop at Smith’s and help win the war. Phone 161. Prompt delivery. ST. PAUL’S MEMBERS HEAR FINE ADDRESS Rev, Canon Townshend Was Special Speaker at Congregational Meeting . Rev, Cdnon Townshend, of London, addressed a congregational meeting of St. Paul’s Church,. on Thursday nigh'b A splendid programme vyas rendered with Dr, Connell, Mr. Spittai, Mr. R. ‘Roberts and Mr. Herb. Fuller con­ tributing, also Miss Maty Lu Connell. Following the address of the even­ ing entitled* “The Layman’s Respotfsi- bility”, lunch was served by the men. A hearty vote of'appreciation was ex­ tended to the Diocesan Commissioner for his timely talk. LOCAL LEGION HELD " ANNUAL MEETING Officers Elected for Ensuing Year On Monday evening the Wingham* Branch of the Canadian Legion, B.E. S.L., held their annual meeting at the Armouries. Reports of the year’s ac­ tivities showed the branch enjoyed a very successful year. Comrade H. C. MacLean presided for the election of officers which resulted as follows; President—Duncan Kennedy. 1st Vice Pres.—C. R. Coultes. 2nd VicePres.—H, Mckurney, Jdes- water, 3rd“ Vice-Pres.—Wm. G. Hamilton. Sec’y.—A. M. Forbes. Treasurer—Bert Isard., Pension and Adjustment Officer— A. M. Forbes. Sergt. at Arms—R. H. Burbridge.- Chaplain—Rev. .W. A. Beecroft. Standard Bearers—Percy Harris and W. Kennedy. Escort to the Colors—Tenant Hen­ derson and Alex.'Manning. Auditors—Dr. Q. Ross and Ed. Lob­ singer. The installation of the officers will take place at the January meeting. HOCKEY GAME HERE FRIDAY NIGHT Listowel Intermediates and Indians To Stage Exhibition Tilt The hockey fans will be given an opportuni^ on Friday night to look over our intermediate team as they will play an exhibition fixture with the fast Listowel club. Alf. Lockridge the local coach,, says his team is in fine shape for so early; in the season and this game will give our new play­ ers an ,opportunity to show theifJstUff. George Hay is again coaching the Lis­ towel team and he is of the opinion that it is a* good club. Murray Rae is a member of the Listowel team which will add local interest to the game. Game called at 8.30 sharp. Be at the arena in good time. Brick Church, East Wawanosh Christmas Tree, Wednesday night, December.18th. Admission 20c, child­ ren free, . “ • . Sale of Baking arid Candy The Ladies’ Guild of St. Paul’s Church will hold a Sale ■ of Home­ made Baking and Candy and serve Af­ ternoon Tea in the Parish Room of the Church on Saturday, Dec. 21st, from 3-to 7 p.m. Engagement Announced Mr. Alfred E. Partushek, of Sud­ bury, Ont., wishes to announce the en­ gagement of his 'younger daughter, Margaret Anne, to Mr. Arno McKay Kelly, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Kelly, of Wingham, Ont; The marriage to take place at Dixie, Ont., early in January. Plane Passed Through Here The plane that was forced down near Tiverton was dismembered and loaded onto trucks. It was taken to Sky Harbour and passed through here Saturday on the way, causing consid­ erable excitement. After being re-as­ sembled at Sky Harbour it was .test­ ed and flown back to Camp Borden. A plane flying over .'Holmesville on Saturday made a forced landing in the school yard. The pilot was mninjui:- ed and the plane very slightly damag­ ed. It was able to take to the air later. MAILING LIST WAS CORRECTED Please note that the mailing list has been corrected up to and including Saturday, Nov. 30th. Will you kindly examine the label on your paper and if there are any errors or omissions, notify this office as soon as possible. If you find that you are in arrears, an early settlement would be greatly ap­ preciated. % | Christmas Tree And Santa Claus Fund ------SUBSCRIBE NOW! — Leave your donations at either of the local Banks. Children’s Free Concert JI® Mon., Dec. 23 LOCAL RIFLE CLUB TOOK PART IN SHOOT Men Came Fourth and Ladies Second In Dominion Event. The local Rifle Clubs shot their way to good positions in the Ontario Section of the .22 Sporting Rifle Championships of Canada, the largest rifle match ever held in this country. Two hundred and nineteen teams competed, 1533 marksmen. . In the men’s section the Wingham Rifle Club placed fourth with a score of 1499 out of a possible 1500, as*fol­ lows: Wm. Young, 300 out of 300, Emerson Shera. 300 out of'300, El­ well Webster, 300 out of ,300, George Mason, 30,0 out of 300, N-. Rintoul, 299 out of 300; spares, Frank Sturdy 292, G. Fitzpatrick 295. The River Valley Group, also of Wingham, plac­ ed fifteenth with a score of 1489 out of 1500, as follows; G. E, Skinn, 297 out of 300, J. A. Henderson,,296 out of 300, S. Vanstone, 298 out of 300, A. Rintoul, 300 out of 300, L. Buck­ man, 298 out of 300; spares, Wm. Sturdy, 295, J. Schneider 286.* Ladies Placed Second The Wingham Rifle Club ladies’ team, which was organized this sum­ mer, went to town in a big way plac­ ing second in the ladies’ section, com­ peting against sixteen other clubs. Their score was 1485 out of 1500. Mrs. Elwell Webster, 299 out of 300; Mrs. G. Godkin, 297 out of 300; Miss I. Clark, 297 out of 300; Mrs. Harold' Wild, 296 out of 300; Miss Jessie. Pearson, 296 out of 300; spares, Miss Dorothy Deans, 280, Miss Brown 294.' Hilda BRIDGE CLUB HELD SESSION The regular meeting of the- Wing­ ham Bridge Club was held in the Mas­ onic Hall on Wednesday evening. A six-table Howell movement was play­ ed. The. winners were: 1st, W. H. French and Art. Wilson; 2nd, Mrs. W. H. Waram and Gordon MacKay; 3rd, Miss C. Schultz and Ed. M. Snell, 4th, Murray Robert and J. H. Craw­ ford. Another game will be'held be­ fore Christmas, Wednesday. December 18 th. Has Job At ^London Former County Constable Jack Stewart,]veteran .smithy of Belgrave, has secured a good job at his trade with a London munitions firm. Still a big, husky man in his sixties, Jack says he can help win the war better by wielding the blacksmith’s hammer than by wielding the baton, and any­ way the young fellows of today could not fill his shoes. - • NO JUNIOR HOCKEY HERE THIS YEAR ’something ‘unf.ojrseen hap- Thursday night Wingham hdve a junior hockey team Unless pens by will not this year. Our juniors were entered with Elmira, New Hamburg and God­ erich, a grouping not'to the liking of either Goderich or Wingham, and .both’ these teams withdrew. It is pos­ sible that the local kids could be grouped with Southampton, Port El­ gin, Ripley, Lucknow and Hanover, but some organization other than that which . is looking after the intermed­ iates, will- have to sponsor them, as the hockey club feels they have plenty on their hands to foster intermediate hockey. , The schedule for the junior group will J)e made up Thursday this week,’ so it looks as if we will npt have jun­ ior games this year. Murray Roberts ■is convenor of the junior group for this district. An attempt was made to secure a junior coach, but the club was not successful in their efforts and \ this was partly the reason that the hockey club gave up sponsoring junior hod­ key. ICE AND SNOW FELL FROM ROOF Pedestrians Nearly Hit and roof over onto Thursday, afternoon the ice snow that had collected on the of the Dominion Bank building, ■Mason’s store, slid off the roof the walk below. It landed with a ter­ rific crash and four ladies escaped be­ ing under' the avalanche by a few sec­ onds. The weight of the ice and snow was so great that it tore about six feet of eayetrough away. This broken section remained hang­ ing by a small strip of metal and a large crowd gathered waiting for it to fall. Mr. Spittai, manager of the bank,’ tried to knock it down with a stick from an upstairs window but did not succeed. The plumbers were sent for but before they arrived George Mason proved his marksmanship by shooting away the strip with a .22 rifle. It was feared that it might break the win­ dows in its fall, but it landed on the walk below, doing no harm. BATTERY ATTENDED ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH Large Congregation Also Present The 99th Wingham Battery, one hundred strong,’attended the Sunday morning service al St. Andrew’s Pres­ byterian Church. The congregation were also present in large numbers. Rev. Kenneth MacLean, the minist­ er, chose for the Scripture reading the 98th Psalm and the text for his ser­ mon, was the 5th chapter of Judges, verse 20, "They fought from heaven: the stars in their course fought against Sisera.” He told in fashion that we m-usit, to ..win, trust in God and do the right. The St. Andrew’s Men’s Chorus led in the-, service of praise and a quar­ tette, members of the chorus who are also members of the Battery, Dr. J. McKague, Gordon-Leggatt, Ralph and Alvin Hammond, sang. graphic Conducted Service at Belgrave The Men’s Association of St, Paul’s Church conducted the service at Trin­ ity Church, Belgrave, Sunday after­ noon, The men also formed the choir and rendered the musical pant of the service. Commemorated Anniversary On Sunday Rev. E. C. Smith, form­ erly of the Baptist Church here, com­ menced his third year as pastor of the Listowel Baptist Church. The pastor’s anniversary was commemor­ ated with special services. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Finlay Mellor, Wing­ ham,. announce the engagement of their daughter, Jean, to Private Har­ old James Aidworth, of the Highland Light Infantry Regiment, C.A.S.F., son of Mr. Lloyd Aidworth and the late'. Mrs. Aidworth, of Waterloo. The marriage to take place in Wingham the latter-part of December. Municipalities To Oppose Railway Closing Municipalities interested in having the C.N.R. line between Wingham and Clinton kept in operation held a meet­ ing Tuesday night at Blyth. A com­ mittee headed by' C. R. Coultes was named to carry on the fight. Clinton, Hullett, Blyth, East Wawanosh, Mor­ ris and Wingham were represented. RED CROSS ANNUAL MEETING JAN. 3rd The annual meeting and election of officers of the Wingham Branch of the Canadian Red Cross will be held in the Council Chamber on Friday ev­ ening, January 3rd, at 8 o’clock. Re­ ports of the year’s work along all lin­ es will be presented and, as a public duty, all citizens are urged to attend. TWO AIRCRAFTSMEN DROWNED SATURDAY Both Were Stationed at Port Albert and Accident Took Place at Lake Front Near There shore ten to along waves Two young wireless operators, vet­ erans of the evacuation of Dunkirk, drowned when they fell through ice at the edge of Lake Huron, near the British Commonwealth Air Training School at Port Albert, Saturday, They were Aircraftsman Bert Aiden George of Cheltenham, England, and Air­ craftsman John Spencer Debenham, of Farnham, Surrey. They had been in Canada since October 24th, Off duty for the afternoon, George and Debenham, accompanied by Air­ craftsmen Bartley and Spencer, also of the R. A. F., had gone on a hike, following a course, it is believed, through this village, along a road skirling the north bank- of the creek and then northerly along the of the lake. A huge ice barrier, fifteen feet in height, built up the shoreline by the breaking of many stores, invited exploration George and Debenham clambered to the top of one of the highest crags. There was a camera in the party and it is believed that the men took some pictures while clinging to their icy perch. A furious gale was blowing. Waves were smashing against the ice barrier in one of the worst storms of the sea­ son. Suddenly Debenham slipped, fell and slithered over the outer edge of the ragged barrier and was swallowed by the pounding surf. George dove in after him, apparently reasoning that the only chance of saving his friend was to ■ try to reach him and stay afloat together until help came. In the meantime Spencer and Bart­ ley raced frantically to the top of the barrier from which their rfiends had disappeared. The fury of the breakers and the cracking of the treacherous ice made it impossible for them to ef­ fect a rescue. In fact, it has not been made known whether they actually saw their friends in the water. They rushed back across the beach to get a limb of a tree and, extending it over the edge- of the barrier, they hoped their drowning chums would grasp it —but it was too late, In despair, Bartley and Spencer re­ ported the tragedy to their superior officers. > Flight-Lieutenant Fletcher, several other officers and men and numerous civilians were quickly on the scene. With grappling irons and pike poles they worked persistently to try to recover the bodies of the airmen, George’s home city is Farnham, in Surrey, England, and Debenham came from Cheltenham, in Gloucestershire. Despite continuous search since the accident the bodies have not yet been recovered. The greatcoat discarded by George in his attempt to save his pal, was found a couple of hundred yards north of the scene of the tragedy. BINGO - BINGO on for The Legion will hold a Bingo Friday. December 20 th. Fowl prizes. First fifty to buy 25 cents worth of tickets will be given free chance on a special. Play commences at 8.15 p.m. Institute Meets- December 19th The Christmas meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute will be held in the Cquncil Chamber at 2.30 in the. after­ noon of Thursday, December 19th. The District President, Mrs. Oster, of Blyth, will be present to address the meeting. The roll call is to be answer­ ed by a Christmas greeting. The hostesses for the day are: Mrs. W. S. Hall, Mrs. Thos. Bower, Mrs. Mur­ ray, Mrs. Jas. Moffatt, Mrs, William Burchill. BOXING DAY A HOLIDAY Last week the Town Council, at its regular session, set Thursday, Dec. 26th, Boxing Day, as a public holi­ day. Almost all the towns in West­ ern Ontario have since followed suit and will observe Boxing Day. The idea of having the day after Christ­ mas a holiday was started in England and for many years there it has been the custom to observe this holiday. It is only the past few years, however, that this holiday has caught on but it now appears as if it will Become a custom here as it has in the Old Land, Mayor J. IL Crawford has issued a proclamation in the above regard. DR, A, T, FORD DIED OF HEART ATTACK Passed On Suddenly at Belleville on Monday Morning — Service Thurs­ day Afternoon in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. i J X It is with regret that we report the death of Mr. Albert T. Ford, who passed on suddenly following a heart seizure at Belleville, Monday morn­ ing, December 9th. He was in his 65th year, His sudden passing was a great • shock to his many friends throughout this district. Recently he and Mrs. Ford had been visitors here and the.Doctor was apparently enjoy­ ing good health at that time. For thirty-six years Dr. Ford car­ ried on his profession, veterinary sur­ geon, here. He was born near Han­ over and after graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College, Toronto, came to Wingham in 1902. For a year he was associated with the late Dr. Elliott before taking over this prac­ tice. Two years ago Dr. Ford gave up his practice here on account of ill health and after an extended trip through Western Canada, operated a pet hospital at Hamilton. Recently he has been supervising blood testing of cattle in Eastern Ontario. ,In 1903 at Trenton he was mar­ ried to Rhoda Garrett of Wellington. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, one son, Frank, of Hanover, and a niece, Mrs. Harold L. Sherbondy, of Wingham. He is also survived by one brother, William of Dunrae. Man., and three sisters, Mrs. John White- fond, Detroit; Mrs. Duncan Gillies, State of Washington, and Miss Rach­ el Ford, Syracuse, N.Y. As a member of St. Andrew’s Pres­ byterian Church he took a very ac­ tive interest in the welfare church and for fifteen years elder. The remains are resting Queens Hotel until Thursday after­ noon when the funeral service will be held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 2 o’clock. Rev. Kenneth MacLean will officiate. Burial will take place in Wingham Cemetery. < f of the was an at the CHRISTMAS CARDS The Advance-Times has an attract­ ive line of personal greeting cards, a splendid range from "which to make your choice. The prices are very rea­ sonable, 65c a dozen up, with your name and address printed on every card Call and see this fine selection 9f cards. Order now so that you will not be disappointed. The Salvation Army Bazaar bers at the Town Hall on Saturday, Will be held in the Council Chain- Dec. 14th, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Home Baking, Fancy Work, Novelties and Afternoon Tea. There will be a display of our Red Shield War Work. Increased Money Order Rates The postoffice rates for domestic money orders have been increased as follows:—$1 to $5, 10c; $5 to $10, 12c; $10 to $20, 16c; $20 to $40, 18c; $40 io $60, 21c; $60 to $80,-23c; $8.0 to $100, 27c. 11% exchange on U. S. orders. •7SSf« SAVE CAR MARKERS FOR RED CROSS Quota Received for Seamen’s Com­ forts—Work Room Will Close from Dec. 19th Until After New Year’s Word has been received from head­ quarters that knitted comforts for sea­ men are urgently required and all branches are asked to co-operate, The quota sent to Wingham branch for each month is: 6 ribbed helmets, 6 pr. seaman’s long stockings, 6 turtle neck sweaters, 6 pr. two-way mitts, 6 scarv­ es. This will necessitate a good deal of extra knitting and the knitters are urged to see that we do not fail in our part of these much-needed supplies. The work room will be open unfit Wednesday, Dec. 19th and will then be closed until after the New Year. Will those who have work out please have it returned by that date so com- pletc reports may be made for the an­ nual meeting. Calling all Car Owners to save yottr old license plates — the metal is need­ ed for the war effort. Plates may be left at any station of the Imperial Oil Company, who have offered to pack them and have them transported to a central depot. There should be a great response from car owners in Witigham and vicinity, metal is vain able,