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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-02-20, Page 1' Single Copies Five Cents Subscriptions $2.Q0 Per Year identifica- F. Gallow on Satur- recovered Wmgham’s Objective $2500.00 Per Month. Do Your Part to Put This Drive Over. Remains of LAC. Albert A. George, Drowned at Port Albeit, Found By Two Boys SALVAGE COLLECTION MONDAY NEXT WEEK Collection Taktss Place in the Evening <—Have Parcels Out In Front PLOWING MATCH SET FOR HURON IN 1942 International Event To Take Place Near Seaforth With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorne Vidette and Wroxeter News, WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20th, 1941 i BODY OF SECOND AIRMAN IS FOUND CLASS IN MECHANICS The body of LAC. Albert Aiden George, _R.A;F., who was drowned De­ cember 7th of last year, in Lake Hur- •an, off Port Albert 'Training School, was found late Saturday afternoon by ■ two small boys. The body was frozen in the sands on the beach one-ihalf mile south of - the scene of the drowning. George and A.C, Debenham were drowned when an ice hummock upon which they had crawled to be photo­ graphed, gave, way. The body of Deb- -eriham was found December 30th. George’s body was fully clothed but was badly decomposed. Identification was positive by Air Force . tidn discs. Coroner Dr. W. released the b^>dy. Both men were drowned -day and both bodies were on Saturday. George was a native of Surrey, Eng­ land, and was a wireless operator. Full military honors were, paid the deceased wireless operator on Tues­ day afternoon. A service was held at Cranston’s Chapel, Goderich, and bur­ ial was made in the airmen’s plot at Maitland Cemetery, Goderich, beside that of ' L.A.C. John Debenham, drowned jat the same time as George. The discovery was made by George Kaiting, 11, and Earl Martin, 14, as the boys were walking along beach. The first collection in connection with the Wingham Salvage Campaign under the auspices of the Wingham Fire Brigade: Will be h^ld on Monday evening next. Please have all parcels in a position in front of your home or on the driveway so as to facilitate the work of gathering-this material, Remember —- the funds raised by this campaign will be donated to the Red Cross, Avoid waste — do not throw anything away that can be sal­ vaged. It will surprise us* all how muioh can be saved in this manner if everyone takes part. J, Two ways to co-operate are: 1st, by saving the following articles: scrap paper, newspapers, magazines, books, scrap metal, steel, cast iron, aluminum, empty tooth paste and shaving tubes, lead, rags, auto batteries and tires; 2nd, by keeping the various articles in separate containers and placing them in front of your home for col­ lection on the last Monday of each month. Anyone wishing empty boxes or bags for storing any of the above ar­ ticles will be supplied with same on application to any member of the Fire Department. 450 WAR SAVINGS PLEDGERS WANTED Have you seen the thermometer at the Town Hall? It is registering the number of War Savings Certificate Pledgers that the local .committee re­ ceives. The objective is 450 pledgers, $2500 per month, To reach this ob­ jective it is necessary that each and every person do his or her share.<This campaign is a very vital part of our war effort so if you have not yet pledged do so at once. If you have pledged think it over, you may find that you can increase the amount you have already decided upon.. Rt, Hon. Ernest Bevin, speaking to Canada on behalf of the War Savings Campaign, said war saving is a “great double-barrelled weapon” which “helps to bring victory now and prosperity at the end.” Save for Victory —- Buy War Savings Certificates. The committee in charge of War Savings here,’ of which Frank F. How- son is chairman, is carrying on this month a campaign for pledges. Meet your canvasser with a smile. Lend for Victory! the SCARLET ORDER ELECTOFFICERS Meeting Held Here Friday Night Besides the thousands of pilots ,to er numbers of other experts are be- class in aero-mechanics is shown here be ..turned out under, the Common- jng trained to make the Empire’s air wealth Air Training J’.lan, even great- forces the world’s most powerful. A spread across the Dominion, at study in one of the many schools- CANADA PACKERS HELD FREE SHOW Large Numbers Enjoyed Pictures, <• POLICE HELD TWO /Si RAIDS SATURDAY $50 Fine On Liquor Charge Provincial and County police staged two raids in town Saturday evening. The'"'two places they searched were Ed. Forler’s and Bill McCoy’s. At the present time no charge has been laid But it is stated that a charge may be laid in connection with one of the raids. ■ — . On Friday Leo Roach was fined $50.00 on a liquor charge. He was al­ so assessed the costs and' his house made a public place for a year. Mag­ istrate Makins had this case before him in police court here. The Royal Scarlet Order for Wing­ ham District, held their annual elec­ tion of 'offi&ers here* on Friday night. The following were elected: ■ W. C.—Sr. Kt. Robert D, Golley. D. C.—Sr. Kt. Alex. Robertson. Chaplain—Sr. Kt. J. W. Scott. Treas.—Sr. Kt. O. V, Hayden. Marshal—Sr. Kt. J. A. McDonald. Scrib.—Sr. Kt. George Hetherington 1st Leet.—Sr. Kt. Samuel Tindall. 2nd Leet.—Sr. Kt'. George Finlay Jr. 1st Conductor—-Sr. Kt. W. Peacock. 2nd Conductor—Sr. Kt. F. Selling. Herald—Sr. Kt. Carl Johnson. Sentinel—Sr. Kt. Ross Smith. PRESENTATION On Friday night a number of the young men made a presentation to two of their friends who are leaving town. Eeach received a gift of a handsome leather billfold. George King reported at Manning Pool, Toronto, on Mon- «day, having joined the R.C.A.F. a week previous, and Jack Cook, who has been on the staff of the Dominion Bank here for the past year, reported at Rouen on Monday, having been transferred there. The gathering' en­ joyed a game of cards and lunch at Ed. Williams’. Taking Technical School Training Four boys from this community left on Tuesday for Fort William where they will take courses at the vocation­ al school preparing them 'for work in the, manufacture of war materials, They are,. Lome Zulauf, Donald Ad­ ams, Stewart Elliott and Smith Rob­ ertson. At the present time several boys from here are taking similar in­ struction at Hamilton Tech. Congratulations We extend (congratulations to (Mrs. Hector MacKay who Sunday celebrat­ ed her 85th birthday. Had Successful Tea and Sale The Valentine • Tea and Sale of Home Baking held by the Ladies’ Aid Society of St. Andrew’s Church Sat­ urday afternoon was most successful. Attended Annual Meeting Percy . X. King attended the West­ ern Farmers’ Weather Insurance Mut­ ual Company in Woodstock Thursday. He reports company progress with 16,059 policies in fp’ree, and reserved surplus of $328,650.85. Won Fox Fur On Tuesday afternoon at the Red Cross Tea "held in the Council Cham­ ber a draw was made for the Silver Fox Scarf that was donated to the Red Cross by the Laidlaw Fur Farm. The lucky ticket holder was Mrs. Elm­ er Wilkinson. LOWER WINGHAM H. AND S. CLUB MEETS Paper on “Progress of Education” Given. 1 Transferred to Rouen -c Mr. Jack Cook of the Dominion Bank taff here for the past year, left on Saturday for Rouen to which branch he was transferred. Taking his place as teller here is Mr. G. E. Ma­ dill, of Uxbridge, who reported for'; duty Monday morning. Junior Farmers Plan Meeting A conference of Junior Farmers Huron County has been arranged .SEPOYS PLAY HERE . TO-NIGHT (WEDNES.) ST. ANDREW’S W.M.S. HAD FINE MEETING DR. CRAWFORD SPOKE TO LIONS CLUB Indians Have Two-GoahLead—Goals On Round To tsbjnt The Sepoys coiiie to town to-night (Wednesday) two goals down, as the Indians took them 5-3 Monday night. They will have a big task to overcome this lead but with Don McKay and Art Doak, of Goderich, to bolster their team, they say they will make it very close on the series. In fact, they have confidence galore. The Indians are just as sure, that they will send the Sepoys back home to Jiang up their togs, and although they have a two-goal lead, will go to it from the drop of the hat. Young, of Goderich, who played Monday night strengthens the Indians. This game should be a battle royal and the arena should be filled to capacity for this great game. There will be a lucky door number draw with two prizes, a $10.00 and a $5.00 War Savings Certificate. INSTITUTE MEETS THURSDAY, FEB. 27 The regular meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute will be held in the Council Chamber on Thursday after­ noon, February 27th, at 2.30. The meeting will be in charge of the Con­ venor of Health and Child Welfare, Mrs. J. H. Crawford. The motto for the day: “Health Brings . Happiness”. The Roll Call to be answered by “Don’ts for Health." The hostesses: Mrs. W. J. Henderson, Mrs. Peter King, Mrs. Adair, Mrs. Hastie. “Power” Was Theme of the Meeting The Women’s Missionary Society of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church held their February meeting at the home of Miss Graham, John Street. The meeting opened-with the Lord’s Pray­ er repeated in unison, and a hymn. Miss Frances Wilson took the Glad Tidings prayer and Mrs. Raby' the Scripture reading, the 2nd chapter of Acts. Clippings from the Glad Tid­ ings by Mrs. K. MacLean was very interesting. One item., taken from a speech of Lord Halifax in which he said, “I am myself quite clear that the support of foreign missionary work in time of war is an essential pant of the church’s witness. I should much re­ gret if the responsibility which Chris- tion people rightly feel toward the special needs and charities that press ■upon us in war time should lead them to desert this permanent universal ob­ ligation.” The dedicatory prayer was given by Mrs. H. C. MacLean. The Roll Call was answered by a verse on “Power” which was the theme of the meeting and which topic was taken by Mrs. W. J. Henderson. The church of to-day is facing an uni­ versal problem. Can the power of the spirit meet and overcome the outbreak of brutality which is confronting our world to-day? War cannot invalidate the Christ. Look beyond the carnage and despair of war. Earnest Christ­ ians are beginning to realize that the ultimate outcome may well be a more conscious dependance on God. The meeting closed with a hymn and prayer by Mrs. John Currie. “Cancer” Was Subject of Address At the regular Lions Luncheon at the Brunswick Hotel last Friay even­ ing Lion Dr. Crawford presented a fine address on the subject “Cancer.” He traced the history of this disease and how the scientists were carrying on research work to combat it. On motion of Lions Jack Hanna and Dr. Connell, a vote of thanks was tender­ ed Dr. Crowfard. Lion Gordon Kidd reported on the progress of his Sight Saving Commit­ tee in fitting up children with glasses. Lion Ronald Rae reported for the Child Welfare Committee that they had some cases under consideration, A representative of the Ontario Soc­ iety for Crippled Children had inter­ viewed some of the members with a view t Huron County join in a County sur­ vey of children needing attention. Members of the Lions Club were ap­ pointed to meet with other Lions, of Huron to consider this matter. ici some or tne memoers witn a to having all the Lions Clubs of' Jju- EUCHRE HELD BY JOLLY TIME GROUP On Friday night the Jolly Time Lit­ erary Society held a progressive euchre at Currie’s School. The win-* ners were, ladies, Miss Agnes Robert­ son; gentlemen, Gershom Johnston; corisolation prize, Gordon McBurney. Following the play at cards, lunch was served, then dancing was enjoyed. The Home and School Club of S.S. No. 11, Turnberry (Lower Wingham) held their regular monthly meeting in the school-house last week. In the ab­ sence of the president, Mrs. Cecil Wal­ pole took charge of the meeting which opened with the Lord’s Prayer*and singing of the Ode. The Roll Call was answered /by a Valentine verse remembered from school days. The main business of the everting was planning a Valentine Social. Com­ munity spngs were followed by the “Parents’ Code of Ethics” repeated in unison. Mr. John McLeod read a portion of the New Year’s message to the Can­ adian people from the War Office at Ottawa. Miss J/>yce Brooks sang “Playmates.” then Mrs, McLeod gave a paper on the “Progress of Educa­ tion since the early days in Canada,” After an interesting contest the meet­ ing closed with the National Anthem; RAVE TH of to be held in the agricultural’ office, Clin­ ton, • on Mfarch 1, with morning and afternoon sessions. The subject to be taken up is that of conservation and reforestation, Pott Albert Planes Set Record What is believed to be a Canadian record for air training schools was set recently by the fliers at the R.A.F. Air Navigation School No. 10, at Port Al­ bert, The planes, one night, flew a distance of 36,000 miles, equal to one and a half times around the world. Barley Club Members Prize Winners Three Huron County junior farm­ ers, members of the Wingham Malt­ ing Barley Club, won prizes at the On­ tario Provincial Seed F$ir hold at Tor­ onto, The young men are Robert W. Grasby, Brussels, R.R. 5, William Me- Clenagiian, of Belgrave, and Alvin Higgins, Brussels R.R. 5. They won second, fourth and fifth prizes, respec­ tively, with their entries of O, A, C, No, 21 barley. “Gulliver’s Travels” This Week A feature length cartoon ip techni­ color, “Gulliver’s Travels” at the Ly­ ceum Theatre Thursday, Friday and Saturday'this week. 22 Tables at Euchre The euchre held, by the Women’s Institute in the Council Chambers on Friday night was attended by twenty- two tables. Mrs. James Halliday won the prize for .ladies andth e gentle­ men’s prize was won by Ed. Jenkins. The mystery prize went to James Hal­ liday. This very pleasant evening was concluded by the ladies serving lunch. GODERICH MERCHANTS INJURED IN CRASH Morris Robins Painfully Injured • George Schaefer Not Badly Hurt When the car which he was driving skidded irtto an iron bridge near Sea­ forth, on Highway No. 3, on Sunday morning, 14orr*s Fobins and his pas­ senger, George Schaefer, Goderich merchants, were injured, Mr, Schaef­ er, son-in-law of Mrs, John McCool, of town, wore not injured much. He received a shaking tip and. some scratches. Mr. Robins did not fare so well as he is in Goderich Hospital suf­ fering from a fractured nose, severe facial and chest injuries, shock and concussion. The car was badly dam­ aged, . VICTORY WAY Burglaries at Listowel The fifth robbery in two weeks Listowel occurred at the home of Al­ bert Moody. No one was in the house at the time and entry was made by breaking a glass in one of the doors^ The robbers ransacked the house and’ escaped with silverware. The other places ehetered were the C.N.R, depot, two schools, arid Pfeffer’s Mill. at LOWER WINGHAM SCHOOL SOCIAL Games and Musical Numbers Made for Pleasant Evening Over fifty adults and children gath­ ered in Lower Wingham School house for a social evening on Friday even­ ing, Feb. 14th. A Chinese checker tournament was much enjoyed, the prizes for highest scores being won by Pte. Lloyd. Case- more of the Perth Regiment, and Miss Bernice Dennis. Consolation prizes went to Latirene Prentice and Harry McDougall. Bingo games conducted by Mr. Geo. Orvis and Mr, McLeod were reward­ ed with chocolate bars and a special prize which went, to Mrs, Clarence Brooks. Musical numbers were supplied by Miss Margaret Giousher and songs by a group of six school-girls, after which lunch was served by the Home and School Club. . 0 *BUY Fractured Howard Irwin of the Elgin is home on ten days* leave Had Leg Private Regiment after spending nine weeks in a military hospital in' London suffering from a broken leg. Named Clerk oi Morris Mr.. George Martin, who was ap­ pointed Clerk of Morris Township last week, is a native of the township. He farms on the fifth concession. He will take over his duties July 1st from Mr, A. McEwan, who has been Clerk for the past 31 years,/Mr. Martin is well fitted for the position being a business college graduate. His exper­ ience also includes a year with the census department at Ottawa. PUBLIC SCHOOL WAR STAMP PURCHASES Children Have Purchased $162.75 In Stamps Since November Since the latter part of November, Wingham Public School has carried on a regular weekly sale of War Sav­ ings Stamps. The^ stamps are pur­ chased at the Post Office and sold to pupils each To date, to $162.75. to bo sold bought by the pupils for themselves. A considerable number of pupils have missed scarcely a “Stamp Day” since the plan commenced, but have regular­ ly purchased the weekly stamp. A large number attended the motion picture presentation Thursday even­ ing, of Balanced Feeding, in tihe'Town Hall, under the auspices of the Can­ ada Packers Limited. Dr. C. E. Phil­ lips, B.V.S., was present and led in a disucssionon diseases and feeding problems. A comedy , and a war pic­ ture'were also presented. Following the meeting the company staged an old time dance with the Gul­ ley Jumpers supplying the George Jordan calling off. of the entertainment was patronized. / ____________ A Correction In our report of the High School Commencement last week we omitted the cash award donated by the Wo­ men’s Institute for Grade X which was won by Isabel Zinn. 53rd Wedding Anniversary Ajj'On behalf of the people of this com­ munity we extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Lloyd who on Saturday, Feb. 15th, celebrated 53rd wedding anniversary. Bridge Club Meets Thursday The Wingham Bridge Club will not' hold their regular meeting on Wed­ nesday night this week on account of the hockey game. They will meet on Thursday night this week instead. .George King Reported For Duty .U-On Monday George King reported to Manning Depot at Toronto having last week been accepted by the R.C. A.F. George would have reported last week but the depot was in quarantine. Attended Brigade Dinner•^Officers of Wingham 99th Battery, K. C.A., were in attendance at the 7th Brigade dinner which was held in London Saturday evening. Attending from here were Major Geo. Howson, Capt. R. S. Hetherington, Lieuts, W. L. Kress, Elmer D. Bell and Howard Bedford./ Indian Soldier Killed Pte. Ernest John, 19-year-old Ind­ ian member of the Grey and Simcoe Foresters, suffered fatal injuries when he apparently was struck by a motor' car on the highway near Southamp­ ton. His head and chest were badly crushed when he was found by a snowplow operator. An inquest has been called for Wednesday this week. Turnberry Group Quilt for Refugees The 6th Line of Turnberry group held their meeting at the home of the president, Mrs. Wm. Taylor, on Fri­ day afternoon. A quilt for Refugees was quilted. There were 16 ladies pre­ sent. Five men’s dressing gowns, 10 boys’ shirts, 3 pr. so-cks, 1 pr. pajamas were handed in for Red Cross. Lunch was served by the hostess. The next quilting will be at the home of (Mrs. Matt, Elliott. music and This part also well their Thursday afternoon. the sales have amounted No stamps are taken out again to others, but are Somewhat of a family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, A. J, Walker, Betty, Mrs, Norman Muf- fitt and son, Teddy, of Tyranite; Mrs. Bruce Fox and daughter, Judith Ann, of Guelph, came home on the week­ end until Thursday, Miss Vern, who teaches at Hickson, was also home for the week-end. AR SA VINCIS Huron County is to be the scene of the 1942 International Plowing Match, Delegates to the Ontario Plowmen’s Association, meeting in Toronto from Huron County, were complimented by President Alex. McKinney and Sec­ retary-Manager J. A. Carroll, for their unique presentation as they marched in, thirty strong, headed by Piper Fred Mutch, of Clinton. Later three baskets of McIntosh apples, grown in Huron County, were distributed to the crowd. With Peterborough set for the 1941 Match, the meeting by voice vote ap­ proved Huron County as the location for the 1942 match. J. D. Thomas, chairman of the Hur­ on County group, presided over the Huron delegation. Hugh Hill spoke to the assemblage as a Purebred Guernsey breeder. W. L. Whyte wel­ comed the plowmen to Huron and to his farm which will serve as the head­ quarters location. Warden James Leip- er voiced the official welcome of the county;. Thomas Pryde, of Seaforth, spoke on behalf of the urban centres of the county. L, E. Cardiff spoke as M.P. for North Huron and as an of­ ficial of the local plowing committee. Gordon McGavin, a Huron County farmer, spoke as Vice-President of the Ontario Association. Reeve W. J. Gamble, of Howick, c?s chairman of the Huron County Agricultural Com­ mittee, welcomed the delegates to visit Huron and assured the- Ontario dir­ ectors of Huron County’s support with a $2,000.00 grant to the 1942 Huron, match. “It’s full speed ahead,"^staled chair­ man J. D. Thomas, “Now that we are assured. of the match, we need the support of everyone in Huron County to make the 1942 match one that Hur­ on County can be justly proud of . , . the greatest match known in the his­ tory of the Ontario Plowmen’s Assoc?- iation.” PROCEEDS OF SHOW FOR WAR VICTIMS Capt. Adams Donating Proceeds of Wednesday Evening’s Show Next Week The proceeds from the Lyceum Theatre show of Wednesday evening next week are being donated by Cap­ tain Adams- to the British War Vic­ tims' Fund. The regular features will be .presented that evening. The main picture is “Barricade”, other features being “Crime Does Not Pay”, “Andy Clyde Comedy” and “Sport Subject.” This is a very generous action on the part of the theatre management and, no doubt, the public will do their part by being present in large numbers. HOCKEY Group Play-Offs First Round, two home and home games with goals to count. Wingham and Lucknow; Paisley and Hanover. Winners to meet in best two out of three series for group honors. Results: Wingham ..........5 Lucknow . Paisley......... ...12 Hanover . Wednesday, February 19th: Lucknow at Wingham. Hanover at Paisley, ...3 ...5 PRESENTATION TO HOWICK SOLDIERS Wrist Watches Presented to Bill Mar­ tin and Tom Allan At the regular meeting of Howick Branch No. 307 of the Canadian Leg­ ion, held in Gorric last week, at which representatives of the Township Coun­ cil and some local members of the Re-' serve Army were also present, advant­ age was taken of the opportunity to present wrist watches, on behalf of the citizens of Howick, to two more young men of the municipality who have en­ tered His Majesty’s active forces. Those honored were Aircraftsman Bill Martin, a Wroxeter boy, now with the R.C.A.F, at Camp Borden, and Gun­ ner Tom Allan of Woodstock Artill­ ery School, whose parents reside north of Gorrie. In the absence of the Reeve, who was in Toronto, Councillor /IL H, Strong made the presentations, ably assisted by Clerk Isaac Gamble, The whole affair was most impromptu, having been hastily conceived in order that the boys might receive the gifts while home on leave,