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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-01-09, Page 1Free Officials Were- Appointed * W-WAibllfid Certificates 2 60 88 7 4 77 36 24 in of 1 80 90 3 50 88 26 5 83 37 45 6 45 33 53 283 272 159 the for Francis Duncan Returned as Reeve, Three of Old Council .Defeated Mr. and Mrs. H, J, Rahlves, Tor­ onto, were holiday visitors with the latter’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Galbraith, Rev, A. Gordon Rintoul, B.A., for the past two years minister of Wych- wood Presbyterian church, Toronto, has been appointed chaplain at Mann­ ing Depot with the R.C.A.E, with the Stabling Being Arranged for Farmers Will Serve at Maiming Depot, Toronto. Everyone Being Given Opportunity To Invest I* * Duncan, F. Wallace, R. Henderson, W. 4 For Council; • ‘ • •■'.'■ ; , ,L'.: ■ With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. iSjngle Copies Five Cents HELD SERVICE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Mr. Dan Firth Spoke at St. Andrew’s Church, The evening service at St. Andrew’s Fresbyterian Church on Sunday was of special interest to the young people of the congregation as the special speaker was Mr. Dan Firth, of Tor­ onto University, Provincial President of the Young People’s Societies, He chose for his text the 37th verse ■of the 8th chapter of Romans, “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved ,us.” The Church is always at war .against sin and Satan,, and Christ is .at war against wrong through his peo­ ple, Britain will win the present con­ flict, he said, because they are fight­ ing for what is right. A beautiful anthem was rendered by the choir and Misses Lois Bateson and Irlma Harrison sang a duet, A gathering of young people was held following the service at which it was decided to commence the Young People’s meetings for the New Year , on the evening of Monday, January-13. A nominating committee of Carl Deans, Anna Chittick and Agnes,Wil­ liamson was named. ___________________■ X HOSPITAL ANNUAL FRIDAY, JAN. 17th Note Change of Date % The annual meeting of the Wing­ ham General Hospital will be held in the Council Chambers, Wingham, at 8 p.m. on Friday, January 17th, 1941, Please note change of date from Jan. 10th. ' # All members are urged to be pres­ ent as the directors' for the coming .year will be elected and reports for ■the year received. BREEDERS’ CLUB TO MEET NEAR GORRIE A Barn Meeting under the auspices •of the Banner Counties Ayrshire Breeders’ Club has been arranged for the farm of John W. Strong, near Gor- rie in Howick Township, on Thursday, January 16th, at 2.00 P.M. Mr, R, H. Graham of the Ontario Livestock Branch will be the guest speaker on Livestock Production and Marketing. In addition, type demonstrations and judging classes will be held with the high-class Ayrshires on Mr. Strong’s arm. All farmers are invited to attend) Kincardine Sells Rink Kincardine rink which Collapsed With the weight, of snow during'the heavy snow storm early in the winter has been sold for $100, the purchas­ ing party to clean up the property, The Kincardine News says what fur­ ther disposition will then be made rests with the town council. The town pur­ chased the rink just previous to the collapse. Now in Prince Edward Island Aircraftsman Elgin Coutts is ■ now stationed at the. depot -in Prince Ed­ ward Island, Elgin, when he was in Ontario, gained the name of the champion hitch-hiker. On one trip he left Trenton Sunday morning arriving in Winghatn to Spend the afternoon and then returned to Trenton in time to get by the guard at 12.00 p.m. the same day. The very next evening he received leave and was again in Wing­ ham before midnight. PUBLIC SCHOOL DO RED CROSS WORK Donations Were Recently Sent to Headquarters The Junior Red Cross of the Public School are in receipt of a letter from the director of the Junior Red Cross at headquarters acknowledging $15.25 sent in by the Grades 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The Champions of Grade 1 sent in .$1,00 in fees and $1,84 for the Crippled Children’s Fund, The Ring’s Helpers of Grade 2 sent $1,00 for fees, and $2.35 for the Crippled Children’s Fund,, The Willing Workers of Grade 3 sent fees of $1.00 and $1.50 to both the Crippled Children’s Fund and the Soldiers* Fund. Grade -4’sT Healthy Huskies sent $2.50, $1.00 fees and $L- 50 to the Crippled Children’s Fund, The Vegas of Grade 5 contributed $1.00 in fees ami $1:56 for the Crip­ pled Children's Fund, The children of the school are to be congratulated on this splendid work and the teachers for their leadership, WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY,-JANUARY 9th, 1941 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year LOCAL YOUTHS TAKE ' SPECIAL TRAINING RED CROSS HAS A . SUCCESSFUL YEAR .WAR STAMP DRIVE STARTS HERE SOON COUNCIL HOLDS ITS FIRST 1941 SESSION A. G. RINTOUL NAMED CHAPLAIN Reported to Hamilton Technical School. Seven local youths will take a three- months course at the Hamilton Tech­ nical School and then be given work in a plant that is making goods for war purposes. They are; Floyd Car­ ter, Hem Lee, John Lee, Jack Rich, Jim Heughan, Bill Pym, Charlie Well­ wood, They reported to the school at Hamilton, Tuesday? A letter was re­ ceived by the principal. of the High School, Mr. W. Stanley Hall, a short time ago, asking for boys to engage in such training with the above re­ sults. Annual Meeting Held Friday When Reports Were Given and Officers Elected President Says Whigham Ladies Sec­ ond to None as Workers The annual meeting of the Wing­ ham Red Cross Society was held in the Council Chambers on Friday ev­ ening and the reports presented show­ ed conclusively that the society had a most successful year and that since its inception 16 months ago the soc­ iety has exceeded every quota that has been set for it. - The officers elected were: Hon. Presidents—Elston Cardiff, M, SURPRISE PACKAGES Artillery officers check shells in a magazine beneath one of Canada’s great coastal defence guhs. These can be hurled for miles at any enemy who ventures near the Dominion’s shores. Under the guidance of the War Sav­ ings Committee of the, Wingham Pat­ riotic Association, a drive for the sys­ tematic- selling of War Saving Stamps and Certificates will commence here the end of this week, All will be given an opportunity to use the services af­ forded by the committee, Canvassers will call in the near fut­ ure at every home and leave literature which will explain this investment thoroughly. They will make another call shortly after the first one with stamps to officially start the campaign of selling. After that they will make regular calls as required to supply their customers with stamps or certi­ ficates. : This investment in Canada’s Wai- Effort is of vital importance. The ob­ jective set for Canada is $10,000,000 a month, which means Wingham’s share is $2,000 monthly. Four dollars' in War Savings Stamps can be exchanged for a War Savings Certificate which will be re­ deemed at the end of 7% years for $5.00. The whole scheme is thorough­ ly explained in the booklet and letter you will receive and the canvassers ■(■high school students) will make any other explanation necessary. Buy War Savings Stamps and Cer­ tificates — Help Stamp Out Hitler! LADIES* GUILD NAMED^OFFICERS Annual Meeting Was Held Friday SKY HARBOR PASSES ITS SECOND CLASS Pilots Graduate On Schedule Despite Weather Handicap Right on schedule Sky Harbor El­ ementary Training Flying School has “graduated” its second group of stud­ ent pilots since its ope'ning on Octob­ er 14th last. Late Monday afternoon the airmen entrained for an intermedi­ ate school elsewhere in Canada to con­ tinue their courses. In the happy group were young men from six provinces in Canada, four Newfoundlanders and one Amer­ ican. Despite much unfavorable fly­ ing weather during the past two months the students, by making the best of their opportunities when condi­ tions were good, all had put in the re­ quired hours in the air. 1941 HURON COUNTY COUNCIL Ashfield — A. F. McDonald, (Dep.) G. Frayne. Colborne — Wm. Thom. Goderich Tp. — Ben Rathwell. Grey — Th os. Wilson, (Dep.) Alexander. Hay — Geo. Armstrong. Howick — J. W. Gamble, D. L. Weir, Hullett —• James Leiper. McKillop — N. R. Dorrence. Morris *— Francis Duncan. Stanley —< Fred Watson, Stephen — Alonzo McCann, Roy Rata. Tuckersmith — F. H, Whitmor Turnberry — Roland Grain. Usborne •— Rercy Passmore. East Wawanosh — R. Redmond. West Wawanosh —* Trios. Webster Clinton — Fred Livermore, Goderich *— R. E, Turner, W. J. Baker. Seaforth — J. H. Scott. Wingham. —- R. S. Hetherington, K.C. Blyth — W. H, Morritt. Brussels — R. J. Bowman. Exeter *— Benson Tttckey. Hensall •— R. .E. Shaddick. Only four of the above 29 are members, Reeve William Thom, of Colbojne; W. J« Baker, deputy reeve of Goderich, and W. H. Morritt, of Bly.th. The fourth Reeve, Frederick Livermore of Clinton; has had exper­ ience as he was Reeve previous to 1940. A. (Dep.) (Dep) ■>e. (Dep.) new Home on Leave Leading Aircraftsman Chester Stew­ art, of Mossbank, Sask, Bombing and Gunnery School, is spending a few days at his home here, P.; Mayor J. H. Crawford, Mrs, Mary Griffin. President—Mrs. J. W. McKibbon. 1st Vice Pres.—Mrs. W. J. Greer. 2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs. W. H. French. Treas.—Miss N. Dinsley, Sec’y,—Miss K. Pringle. „ Work Committee—In charge of sew­ ing, Mrs. George Williams; Inspector of work, Mrs.* H. C. MacLean; In charge of buying, Mrs. R. H. Lloyd; In charge of the wool and desk, Mrs. W. H. French. Campaign Chairman—Dr. R. C. Redmond. Executive Committee—Mrs. Elwell Webster, Mrs. T. C. King, Mrs. H. C. MacLean, Mrs. Wm. Forgie, Mrs. G. Gannett, Mrs. W. M. Connell, Mrs. K. iVfacLean, Mrs. E. O, Gallagher, Mrs. W. A. Beecroft, Mrs. E. M. Loney. President’s Address Mrs. Mary Griffin, iwho has been president for the past 16 months, call­ ed the meeting to order and gave a report of the activities for the year just ended. The first campaign in No­ vember, 1939, $4829 was subscribed. The men, she said, showed zeal and energy in the raising of funds,. At the campaign in September $4746 was subscribed. Speaking of the women who attended the work rooms she said their work was of a very high standard, in' fact, second to nolle. A Junior Red Cross group was organiz-. ed at the High School in the Fall. Several organizations had been of great assistance to the society, among these were the Women’s Institute, the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Legion, Cath­ olic Women's League, Anglican Lad­ ies’ Guild, A.Y.P.A., all doing splen­ did work, Two units are affiliated with the lo­ cal society, Mrs. Griffin reported, the Whitechurch and Bluevale groups. They carry on their own work but ship through here. An urgent request for garments for bombed-out victims was received and the quota was exceeded by 75%. Kits were given to all C.A.S.F. men from '(Continued on Page Four) DON NASMITH JOINS CANADIAN RAFS Monday, Don Nasmith reported for duty with the Royal Canadian Air Force at Manning Depot, Toronto. Don, some time ago trained for his private pilot’s license and since that time has been wailing a call by the R.C.A.F. On Friday evening a number of his friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John F. McKibbon where a farewell party was held. Don was the recipient of a combination novelty military brush set^ O. M. H. A. ANNOUNCE LOCALS’ GROUPINGS Wingham Midgets and Bantams, who will play this season in the On­ tario Minor Hockey Association, are grouped as follows, with Mr. Gordon Kidd, of town, convenor of both groups: Midget group 5: Wingham, Clinton, St. Marys, Milverton; Ban­ tam group 4: Wingham, St. Marys, Clinton, Milverton. Bantams are those still 13 on Nov. 1st and Midgets are those still 15 on Nov. 1st. A meeting of the district will likely be called this week ojyas soon as pos­ sible by the convenor to draw up the schedule. Passed O.A.C. Exams The following were successful their exams at tne Ontario College Agriculture. First year, two years course, J. R., Henry, Belgrave, 731; First year degree course, Mary G. Cruickshank, of town, 672; second year degree course, D. W. Hoffman of town, 935.zy Voted Against 2-Year Term Dresden, 368 to 248; Dawn Town­ ship, 511 to 373; Camden Township, 475 to 428; Lucknow, 188 to 66; Zone Township, Bothwell, 34 to 15; Fergus 273 to 51; Huron 336 to 234; Kincar­ dine, 355 to 165; Harriston, 312 to 127; Listowel, 334 to 153; Tavistock, 287 to 100; New Hamburg, 183 to 163; Brooke Township, 156 to 42; Midland, 844 to 196; Durham, 415 to 106; For­ est, term was defeated; Blenheim, 10d to 53; Elora, term defeated; Kinloss previously voted against this measure. MORRIS ELECTION RESULTS Morris electors on Monday re-elect­ ed their 1940 Reeve, Francis Duncan, In a three-cornered contest with ex­ Reeve W. J. Henderson and Council­ lor Robt. Wallace. In the race for four seats oh the council board three of the 1940 coun­ cillors were defeated, James Michie being the only one elected. Cecil Wheeler, who has had three years' ex­ perience in council work, did a come­ back. The other two elected Were Hatvey Johnston and Chas. R. Coul- tes, new-comers in the municipal field. The results were as follows: For Reeve: First four elected. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Johftson, H.87 102 48 74 42 48 396 Wheeler, C 58 44 77 63 52 44 388 Coultes, C 56 32 96 59 57 81 831 Michie, J, ...52 31 72 70 44 31 SOO Bryans, J"- ■«64 44 20 77 32 31 268 Shaw, F......5 29 20 60 36 100 250 Golky, R,...6 2 37 33 53 32 163 McMurtay R. 7 13 5 12 30 42 109 The Inaugural meeting of the Town Council was held Monday morning when members signed the declaration of office, Rev, W. A, Beecroft was present and was requested by Mayor Crawford to open the year's business with prayer. Mayor Crawford expres­ sed his appreciation to Mr. Beecroft. Mayor Crawford congratulated the Council on their election by acclama­ tion and pointed out that they were now elected for a term of two years and this involved great responsibility. He felt that rhe past accomplishments of council had made Wingham one of the best towns in 'this part of the pro­ vince. Fie also stated council -vyould be obliged to work at a disadvantage for a few years yet as far as finances were concerned, due to the lowering of the tax rate in past years. He was of the opinion that no capital expendi­ tures should be undertaken during the war and felt that we should make all savings possible so as to back up those who have enlisted. Any complaints of ratepayers should be given attention and brought before council for con­ sideration. On motion of Couns. Johnson and Sturdy the Mayor, Reeve and Coun. Evans were named a striking commit­ tee. Council adjourned until 7 p.m. on motion of Couns. Sturdy and Evans. Committees for 1941 At the evening session of the Coun­ cil the striking committee suggested i the following personnel for the stand­ ing committees which was adopted on motion of Coum Evans and Reeve Hetherington. Executive—Mayor Crawford, Reeve Hetherington and Coun. J. Evans. Finance—Couns. Sturdy, Evans and VanWyck. Streets—Couns. Evans, Lloyd and Sturdy. Property — Reeve Hetherington, Couns. Sturdy and VanWyck. Cemetery—Couns. Lloyd, Johnson and Wilkinson. Fire — Couns, VanWyck, Lloyd and Wilkinson. Welfare — Couns. Wilkinson, John­ son and Reeve Hetherington. The vital statistics for 1940 were: Births 87, Marriages 27, Deaths 44. In 1939 they were: Births 91, Marriages 30. Deaths 48. Free Stabling for Farmers Clayton Fryfogle interviewed Council re farmers using his barn stabling their horses when they come to town. After discussion it was de­ cided, on motion of Reeve Hethering­ ton and Coun. Wilkinson that the Council match dollar for dollar up to $50 to Mr. Fryfogle for allowing farm­ ers the use of his barn free of charge. Letters of appreciation for the pen and pencil sets given them by the town were received.from Capt. A. W. Irwin, Capt, W. A. McKibbon, Lieut. T. W. Platt, L.-Corp. W. Forsyth, A. C. Elgin E. Coutts and Sapper James Bowman. Officials Appointed A. by-law appointing officers was passed on motion of Couns, Wilkin­ son and VanWyck. All officers were (Continued on Page Four) Full Aid To Allies—Roosevelt President Roosevelt told Congress the United States faces an unprece­ dented “foreign peril” and demanded a “swift and driving increase in our armaments” both for defence and the use of fighting Democracies abroad. “The need of the moment,” Mr. Roos­ evelt said in his annual message on the state of tne union, “is that our ac­ tions and our policy should be devoted primarily -» almost exclusively to meeting this foreign peril, Fo^all our domestic problems are now a part of the great-' emergency.” In ringing terms, he called for full aid for the na­ tions fighting “gallantly . , , in four continuetits.” TAKE CARE OF YOUR REGISTRATION CARD It has been brought to our attention that many persons are very careless with their registration cards. Some have lost their cards while others do not have them in a sale place to be carried about. One must at all times have in their possession their registration card and a little care will save a groat deal of time and trouble in having to procure a new one. , Rev. A. G. Rintoul rank of flight-lieutenant. The new padre takes over his duties at once. Born in Wingham, Flight-Lieut. Rintoul is a graduate of Knox college and came to his present charge from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian' Church, Montreal, where he had served with distinction. He is one of the most en- ergctic of Toronto’s younger Presby­ terian ministers and is widely known for his activity among young people. The annual meeting of the Ladies*' Guild of St. Paul’s Church was held on Friday afternoon, Jan. 3rd, with & good attendance of members present,. A splendid year’s work was accom­ plished with Mrs, Connell as Presi­ dent, who before retiring from, her of­ fice thanked all the officers and mem­ bers for their co-operation. Mn C- Roberts, Church Warden, was pres­ ent and addressed the ladies in regard to the finances, etc., of the Church and on behalf of the Wakens thank­ ed the Guild tor their assistance both financially and socially, The Rector also spoke briefly and also thanked the members of the Guild for the work done during the past year after which he presided for the election of officers for 1941, which resulted as. follows: Hon. Pres.—Mrs, E. O. Gallagher, President—Mrs. W. Connell. 1st Vice Pres.—Mrs, H. Mitchell. 2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs. H. Town. 3rd Vice Pres.—Mrs. F, Fuller. Secretary—’Mrs, R. E. Armitage, Treasurer—Mrs. J. W. Dodd. Auditors—Mrs. F. Sturdy and Mrs. E. Nash. After the completion of business a social half-hour was enjoyed with re­ freshments served by Mrs. Gallagher and Mrs.' Connell. NEW PLOW WENT INTO ACTION Saturday’s Storm A Duplicate of the Early December Blizzard MILITARY COURSE UNDER WAY HERE A course for Non-Commissioned Officers was commenced at the Arm­ ouries on Tuesday evening, The class­ es will meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings and will last for some time as about eighty periods will be neces­ sary to complete this study. Officers of the local 99th Battery, R/C.A., are giving the instruction, di­ viding- phases of the work between them. About twenty-five are enrolled. H, L. I. Now in Quebec About 800 members of the Highland Light Infantry arrived in Quebec on Sunday to take up quarters in Quebec for further military training. The Can­ adian (Active) Army unit left Strat­ ford, Ont., Saturday and arrived there without incident. Another Camp Starts Jan. 10th Another period of 30 days’ training will get under way this week, Friday, Jan. 10th. The lads who have been called to camp so far have reported to Woodstock but those who are call­ ed for this week will go to Chatham as the Woodstock centre is being used for training artillery for Active Army. First Half-Holiday The stores of Wingham are observ­ ing the first Wednesday half-holiday of the year this week. These half-- holidays will be observed in future ten months of the year, January to the end of October. In December and No­ vember the half-holiday will not be observed. Moving to' Bluevale Mr. Archie Gray, who has been em­ ployed for the past two and a half years with Mr. James Riddell and who has been residing in Mr. Henry Cur­ tis* home on the fifth line, Morning-' ton, intends moving to Turnberry township in the course of a few weeks, Mr. Gray has purchased the 100-acre farm of Mr. Peter Moffat, on high­ way No. 86, two and a half miles east of Blueval e. Conference on Farm Problems The problems facing Ontario’s far­ mers are to be discussed by the Fed­ eral and Provincial Departments of Agriculture at a conference to be held on Friday and Saturday of this week. The federal delegation will be headed by Hon. James Gardiner, agricultural minister for Canada, and Hon. P. M, Dcwan, Ontario’s minister of agricul­ ture. In announcing the meeting from Ottawa, Mr. Gardiner stated: "Any representative of farm organizations or any other person interested will be welcomed.” To give ample opportun­ ity for all views to be heard, the meet­ ing will Begin Friday morning and will continue through Saturday. When a foot and a half of snow fell on Saturday, piled high in places by the high wind, almost bare roads and. fields were covered and traffic was at a standstill on the sideroads and on some highways. The fury of the storm was such that the whirling snow was driven into crevices and through chinks and cracks that -usually keep snow out. The temperature was riot low, however, which was a real break. The town snow plow was put into •■ action and did a wonderful job of clearing the streets. The streets nev­ er were in such good shape. As far as we can gather the public are very happy that the plow was purchased by the council. ' HORTICULTURAL SOC. ANNUAL JAN. 19th The annual meeting of the Wing­ ham Horticultural Society will be held in the Council Chamber On Thursday • evening, Jan. 16th, at 8 p.m., to re­ ceive the yearly i eports and for elec­ tion of officers for 1941. All members are urged to attend. Teaching at Clinton • Miss Loreen Gilkinson is now on the staff of Clinton Public School tea­ ching Grade IV. For two or three . years she taught at Kippen^ Successful At ExamSI/> Two Wingham young ladies attend­ ing MacDonald Institute at Guelph, were successful in their examinations, Miss Doris Armitage in the second, year and Miss Mary Elizabeth McKib bon In the first yeai’/' SAPPERS DID WORK IN QUICK TIME William Broome, of Town, on Squad That Gave Fast Demonstration Two sections competed in construct­ ing rafts for the heavy bridge and Sapper Win. Broome, son of Mr, and. Mrs. Wm. Broome of town, was a member of the winning section who did their job in four minutes, Maj, G. H. McTavlsh, of London, husband of Dorothy Hammond, whose parents are Mr. and Mrs. W. Hammond, of Wingham, was in charge of the unit in this demonstration. Under the critical eyes of more than 69% of the officers of the 2nd Canad­ ian Division, sappers of the Divisional Engineers laid heavy pontoon and boat bridges across 200 feet of water and then slapped down a light assault bridge over which troops stormed with fixed bayonets. Maj.-Gert, Victor Odium of Van­ couver, divisional commander, and his staff stood on a mound near the bridgehead as the troops pounded up the bank and took positions in hedges nearby. This was the first demonstra­ tion tn England by these bridge build­ ing units from Western Ontario cities 'and towns.