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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-12-19, Page 2PAGE TWO s USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS We Deliver Santa Says Electrical Gifts Always Please TOASTERS, IRONS FRIGIDAIRES,WASHERS ELECTRIC MIXERS, RADIOS, COFFEE MAKERS Queens Coffee Shop WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES CAN ADA'S r WESTFIELD ST. AUGUSTINE ft Mail Was AH Wet If some of the mail that left the Walkerton post office on Thursday mornifig was damp enough to have suggested that it came from the hulk For test or play—Vancouver and Victoria are ideal for a thoroughly enjoyable winter vacation. Warm days and coolrefreshing nights. Excellent golf courses—myriad sights, in the mountains and by the seashore. Riding, tennis, motoring, fishing ... Canada’s Evergreen Playground offers them all, in an unexcelled setting, i Special Winter rates at hotels. The new Hotel Vancouver’s spacious rooms and delightful accommoda tions will add to the pleasure of your stay in Vancouver. ATTRACTIVE RAIL FARES INDIANS TAKE LISTOWEL 5-2 Fair Crowd Attended Exhibition^ Tilt ALWAYS USE CANADIAN NATIONAL TELEGRAPHS — MONEY ORDERS—EXPRESS SPEED, DEPENDABILITY, SAFETY Reduced sleeping-car fares. Low meal rates on trains. TRAVEL WEST THE JASPER WAY - USING THE AIR-CONDITIONED CONTINENTAL LIMITED Full information from any ticket agent FEDRUARY ‘ pW rX®’ blockade is to be truly effective, it is necessary to stop all importations as far ,as possible to countries under Ger man domination. , ■ OLD LICENSE PLATES? What to do with the old markers for cars has always been a question up until now. The thing to do now is to save these markers for the Red Cross who are collecting them in a Province-wide plan. Just leave them at an Imperial service station and they will reach a proper destination. Remember not only your 1940 plates are needed but any others that you may have lying about. This salvaging car markers is an easy way for people to lake part m another win-the-war effort, In many places a salvage cam paign is. carried on continuously for all things that can be used. It is good economy and one that no doubt will be started here some time in the future. *'■' kuiniiiiiHiiiiiniiiunHiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiniH!tuiinnnHiiHii)iitP <lf NEWS of the DISTRICT Thurs., December 19 th, 1040 PLAYGROUND _S). y&jWWWS of a submerged boat rather than from the postal depot of the wettest town in Bruce, .he fault lies in a slip-up in the water-works system of the build ing rather than any pre-arranged dampening in the ardor of the senders. -—Walkerton Herald-Times. Kincai'idin.e Men on “Saguenay” Twenty-one seamen lost their lives and eighteen others were injured when the Canadian, destroyer “Saguenay” was torpedoed by,a German undersea craft. Two Kincardine men, former employers of the Morgan Fish Com pany here, are serving on the damag ed destroyer. Neither of them was in jured, as far as can be learned. The men were George MacDonald of Port Stanley, formerly of Kincardine and Norman “Scotty” Maclver.—'Kincard ine News, W. M. S. Elect The Westfield W.M.S, and Ladies' Aid held their annual meeting, elec tion of officers and Christmas meet ing in the church oji Wednesday af ternoon. The opening period Was tak en by Mrs. Mel. Taylor. Christmas hymns were sung. Mrs. Alva McDow ell read the Scripture. A reading “Pil grims to Bethlehem", was given by Mrs. Hugh Blair. The president, Mrs. William'' McVittie. then took charge of the business period. The roll call was answered by 11 members with a •Christmas verse of Scripture. The different secretaries gave very encour aging reports and the W.M.S. have met their allocation, $145, for the year. Mrs, Charles Smith gave a complete report of the sectional meeting at Benmiller. The following officers were chosen: President, Mrs^. William McVittie; 1st vice pres., iMrs. William Carter; treas., Mrs. Hugh Blair; rec, sec., Mrs. Marvin McDowell; assist, sec., Winnie. Campbell; cor. sec.,'Mrs, W. F. Campbell; Christian steward ship, Mrs. Roland Vincent; strangers’ secretary, Mrs. Fred J. Cook; assist ants, Mrs. Mel Taylor, Mrs. Walter Cook, jMrs. James McGill; supply sec., Mrs. Walter Cook, Mrs. Wm. Mc Dowell; temperance Sec.. Mrs. John L. McDowell; assistant, Mrs. Emmer son Rodger, Mrs. Maitland Henry; Missionary Monthly sec., Mrs. Elwin Taylor; mite box sec., iMrs. Alva Mc Dowell; finance com., Mrs. Roland Vincent, Mrs. John L. McDowell, Mrs. James McGill; pianists, Mrs. Fred W, Cook, Mrs. William Walden, Mrs. William McDoyvell; Ladies’ Aid treas urer, Mrs. Charles Smith; assistant, Mrs. Roland Vincent; press secretary, Mrs. Stanley Cpok; auditors, .Mrs. Marvin McDowell, Mrs. Norman Mc Dowell; group committee/Mrs. Hugh Blair, Mrs. Mel Taylor, Mrs. Stanley Cook. The Ladies’ Aid Treasury has on .hand $75, it was reported by the treasurer. Mrs. W. F. Campbell clos ed the meeting with prayer. Nothing so welcome as these famous sweets Rankins or I’n Chuckles Special gift selections in smart Christmas packagesj i one to five pounds —- 50c the pound. of of New Traffic Officer <m No. 8 Traffic Officer George Oovier, Toronto, has assumed the duties Sergeam-iMajoj* J- W. Callander, who enlisted several ‘weeks ago with the dis- just 1.30 Subscription Rate — One Year $2.00 Six months, ,$1.00 in advance To U. S. A., $2.50 per year. Foreign rate, $3.00 per year. Advertising rates on application. Wingham Advance-Times Published at WINGHAM - ONTARIO’ Phone 157 WINGHAM DID WELL It may not be good policy to pat oneself on the back, but that is just what we are going to do to we citiz ens of Wingham. Why all this back- slapping? It is in regard' to the Red Cross campaign which was held here last September. It may sound like an cient history to talk about this cam paign but the reason for; doing so we will give you and you can judge for yourself. Last week we received a list from Red Cross headquarters which had listed the amounts which the var ious municipalities or districts sub scribed to the campaign. The total was $5,904,989 which is over $900,000 more than the objective. We examin ed this list very closely to see how the subscriptions here compared with oth er places. We went over the top here, up to the present $4746.50 has been subscribed and this figures out at $2.32 per, person and is much better than any other place we saw on the list sent out from Red Cross headquarters. Is it any wonder we suggest a pat on the back for Wingham. Last year the subscription was even more than this year. The citizens of Wingham set a high standard and are living up to it. This practical demonstration here and throughout .the Dominion shows con clusively that Canada intends to car ry on. * # $ * BRITAIN’S BLOCKADE Pressure.has been exerted on Bri tain by certain factions in the United States to aid Europe’s hungry this winter. Britain ruled out this sugges tion and there were many who felt that this was not just the thing to do. People who have this opinion, we be lieve, do not understand the situation or they would not even consider do ing such a thing. The late Lord Loth ian shortly before he passed away, was quoted as follows: “Under present conditions any such scheme must be of material assistance to Germany’s war effort and would thereby post pone the day of liberation of these peoples from ‘ German subjugation." The responsibility of feeding conquer ed countries rests with Germany. A high German official has stated very recently that Germany is not badly off for food or materials as the plun der from occupied countries has aided greatly, France in particular. If the Kicked in Face by Colt Russel Ritchie, son of Mr. Fred Ritchie, had his face badly gashed last Friday when kicked by a colt. For tunately the jaw was not fractured or more serious facial injuries received. Russell is employed by Earl Sherwood of Aslifield at whose farm the mishap occurred, and the young man had to be brought over bad roads to Luck now for treatment. The gaping wound which extended from his mouth along the cheek, required fourteen stitches. —Lucknow Sentinel. „ —------ - 4 Veteraji Walkerton Lawyer Injured David Robertson, ICC,, of Walker ton, while ascending the steps leading to his home on Victoria street slipped on- ice and suffered severe strains and is confined to his home. Mr. Robert son, octogenarian, is believed to be the oldest practicing, barrister in On tario. Steers Hurdle Fences Escaping from the flax mill stables, two Western steers led Alex McCar roll, mill foreman, a merry chase. The steers,, according to Mr. McCarroll, have no difficulty jumping fences. They were last seen running through Mr. George Lowery’s farm, and on Wednesday were captured on the Drover farm, north of Seaforth.—Hur on Expositor. Complete Line of Cigarettes, Cigars and Tobaccos, Christmas wrapped. Provost Company at London. Offic er Govier formerly was stationed on the Queen Elizabeth Way out of Tor onto. He will live in Mitchell and pat rol No. 8 Highway to Goderich, as well as No. 23 Highway to Teviot- dale.—Seaforth Huron Expositor. Victim of Stroke Residents of this community. were deeply shocked Wenesday morning to learn of the unexpected death at 1.30 a,m. of Mr. Walter Hainstock, well- known farmer and stock buyer, who suffered a severe stroke as he was pre paring to retire, about midnight. — Fordwich. Record, Silver Fox Furs Brunswick Hofei Over Seventy Silver Cross Fox and Mink Pelts Laidlaw Fur Farm Wingham, Ontario Earth Disturbance Felt at Grand Bend Residents, of Grand Bend and trict are still puzzled to know what was taking place about o’clock Wednesday morning when a . "quake” or earth disturbance of some kind was felt by several. Mrs. A. E. Pritchard, who lives just south of the village on the Bluewater Highway, reported she was awakened by the sudden and rather violent shaking. “It sounded like the rumble- of a great pile of stones right under the house, along with the rumble of heavy thun der,” she said. Dishes rattled and doors shooks, although there was no damage. A dance was in progress in the village at the time, but no one there noticed anything out-of-the-or- dinary. Reports here were that the earth shock was felt as far away as Exeter, 15 miles east of Grand Bend, and down the lake shore several miles, and in the Dashwood area. The pos sibility that the local earth tremor was the result of a meteorite hitting the ground somewhere in the vicinity was considered. The theory of a heavy ex plosion was discounted when a check up of the district showed no blasting was in progress and there was no ex plosion. known to have taken place. Kingston, head of the astronomy de partment of the University of West ern Ontario, said when advised of the earth tremor, that only a large met eorite striking the ground would be likely to cause a shock as of an earth quake. The possibility of the collapse of some underground cavern in the stratified rocks such as exist in the peculiar rocky shale formation at near by Kettle Point was also advanced as a possible cause. In this case the shock might be local in its effect but fairly violent for a moment near by. Mother and Son Injured - Mrs. W. F. Osmond, of Bayfield, received lacerations, about the head and face, and her son, Arthur C. Os mond, cuts on the forehead, when their car was in collision in a snow storm a short distance south of God erich on the Blue Water highway, with another car driven by Daniel Loir, R.R. 4, Goderich Township. Other occupants of both autumobiles.’ which were extensively damaged, es caped uninjured. first period and nearly all the second when he had to retire. The Indians had four juniors on their line-up and Listowel seven. The younger players gave a fine account of themselves on both teams. Sam Proctor should be a good addition to our club and the junior line of Ham ilton, Johnson and Biggs will hold their own a;id get some good experi ence. The Listowel kids are good skaters and will develop. Coach Geo. Hay hopes to add strength to his team by the addition of soldiers who are expected to locate in Listowel soon. - Line-ups: Listowel: L. Zulauf; def.. Peppier,' Poag; centre, M. Rae; wings, Spence and Pratt; alternates, Jacques, Ham ilton, Peebles, Bean, Jones, Robb, M. Weber, Bill Weber. Wingham: Goal, Struke; def., Fro- manger, English; centre, Cy Proctor; wings, Nichol, Foster; alternates. El liott, Nesbitt, Sam Proctor, G. John son, Hamilton, Biggs, Cruickshank, Mitchell.. Referee—“Red" Rath, Clinton. 1st Period"’'. 1— Wingham, Hamilton (Biggs) ...7.55 2— Wingham, S. Proctor (English) ......17.30 __.19.503— Listowel, Peppier ..... Penalty—Peebles. 2nd Period ■ 4— Wingham, English (S.. Proctor, Nesbitt) ...........................2.40 5— Listowel, Rae (iM. Pratt) .........9.15 6— Wingham, Foster .. ......15.00 Penalties—Cy. Proctor, Jones, Web er, Rae. 3rd Period 7— Wingham, Foster (Nichol) . Penalty—Bean 2, S. Proctor. Brussels Doctor Joins C.A,S.F« There will be many who will regret to learn that Dr. C. A. Myers has left Brussels to join the Medical Corps of the C.A.S.F, Dr. Myers has been in practice here for about a year and a half. He stated that Dr. T. T. McRae would resume his practice.—Brussels Post. First to Sail, Last to Quit Friday, the 13th, had no terrors for Capt. Dalton Huron and his crew of the. ice-covered package freighter, A. A. Hudson, as that boat steamed into Goderich harbor one and a half hours past the insurance deadline to close the 1940 navigation season. The Hud son was the first boat out last spring, and the last one in. Dectorated Hero Had Fighting ■> Ancestors First Owen Sound man to receive a decoration in the present war, Sgt. Gordon Davie, 27, followed in the footsteps of his ancestors when he en listed with the Canadian Active Serv ice Force in Toronto last January. He was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the British withdrawal from France. Sgt. Davie’s grandfather fought with the Federal'army in the American Civil War and his father, William Davie, of Paisley, defended his native Canada in the Fentan Raids. 'The December meeting of the St. Augustine Women’s Institute, was held at the .home of Mrs. Clarence Chamney with 19 ladies present. iMiss Ruth Robinson led the meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Mary Carroll. It was decided to send five dollars to the F. W., I. for war funds. A splendid paper on “Home Economics,’’ was read by Mrs. David Chamney. A solo “No Other Theme,” was rendered by Miss Gladys MeBttrney, accompanied by Beatrice Beecroft on the guitar. A paper on “Removal of Stains,” was very aptly given by the leader, Miss Ruth Robinson. A musical number by Valeta Chamney on mouth organ, and Beatrice Beecroft on guitar, was en joyed. Current Events were given by Mrs. Mark Armstrong. The roll call was an exchange of Christmas gifts. The way to a woman’s heart at Christ- j mas time is a new electrical appliance to £ lighten her kitchen or other household ♦ ‘ duties. Here are just a few suggestions f. of popular everyday needs, any one of V which will make a big hit with I housewife. - Electrical mixing machine usable in a dozen and one ways for cooking and bak ing. Guaranteed for one year. 1 In various sizes. » Deer Was Placid On Friday as Messrs, J. H. Reis, Henry Mogk, R. Miller and Ezra Wil helm were motoring to Stratford they noticed a big buck deer peacefully eat ing in a field on the west side of the highway near Dati Henry’s. The horn of the car was honked in an endeavor to see him start out oil a run across the fields but the only notice he paid to the noise was to lift his head, look them over, and then resume his eat ing. Mr. Mogk, who has been up north hunting on various occasions and who knows a big deer when he sees one, claims it was a whopper, and that he had a set of horns the equal of any ever brought from the north.— Milverton Sun. The fans had a chance .on Thursday evening to look over the hockey club that Coach Alf, Lockridge will ice this season, A fairly good sized crowd were on hand and the Indians won easily from the younger Listowel club. Listowel were minus a goalie so L. Zulauf stepped into the breach aftd made a good job of it. The game was not as peppy as many expected, but the boys are not in shape yet to turn op the heat. How ever, there were plenty of thrills and it looks as if we have a good club again this year. Coach Lockridge used Cy. Proctor Nichol and Foster on one line, Elliott S. Proctor and Nesbitt on another and a junior trio, G. Johnson, Jim Hamilton and Darrell Biggs teamed up. By the way, the "kids’* notched the first goal and were given a great hand when they turned the trick. Fromanger hurt hjs knee in prac tice before the game. He played the A new, fool-proof waffle iron 3$ that will make up a batch of delicious waffles in a jiffy o when Unexpected company arrives. 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