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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-02-27, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 1941 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year WE HAVE A JOB TO DO — LET’S DO IT Buy War Savings Certificates at Reg­ ular Stated Periods PAISLEY PLAY HERE TO’NIGHTjfWEDNES.) Indians Must Win This One To Stay In Group Championship Hunt What the faps have been looking forward, to all winter takes place to­ night (Wednesday) at the Arena when i the Indians and Paisley will clash in a group finals game. On Monday ev­ ening., at Paisley the Sunocos won the first game 7-5. The Indians will have to win this one or hang their togs up for the "winter. The Indians are con­ fident that they can take the lads from Bruce and tie the s& ies which is .best two out of three. Paisley used Babe Book, of Luck­ now, Monday night and also their star player,' Dick Craig, who is a student at Os-goode Hall, Toronto. This gang from Bruce claim that they will get away here faster thari a jallopy using the gas they represent, but our Red Indians are just as sure that they will tie things up on our larger ice surface. ‘It should be as good a game as has been, or" will be played here in many moons. The arena should be jammed to the rafters for this one. Be on hand early if you want a good location. February is War Savings month and the Government has asked the people for money to go ahead with its war., contracts. The month is nearly over — pledge at once if you have not already done so. Unlike Hitler, our government doesn’t demand yotir mon­ ey, but merely asks you as loyal Can­ adians to cut down a little on luxuries and to. lend that money at a good rate of interest by way of War Savings •Certificates, Here in Wingham we pride our­ selves that we are good citizens, that we have real community spirit. We’re challenged to prove it now. All must work and lend to win the war. Some will buy war bonds. All can buy War Savings Certificates, We are asked to Lend our money, and we will' get it back with interest. Let us all budget _ to buy all the War Savings Certificates we can, if we have not already done so.' Budget to buy them regularly as long as the war lasts. Let’s show the boys from this community who are in the fighting forces that we are all back of them. Every dollar you lend may save a soldier’s life and’help to short­ en the war.. Nazi victims are forced to give — Canadian citizens are asked to lend. We must show the enemy that we can do more by voluntary effort than he can by compulsion. German people are forced to provide the money and material for mechanized warfare by means that put the slave-driving build­ ers of the Egyptian pyramids to shame. That is the Nazi way. Hitler sneers at Democracy, at the voluntary co-operation of free men as inefficient, out-dated, doomed. He has sworn to destroy it •— everywhere. Can we meet that challenge? It means money ’— money to build plants, buy material, pay the workers, to produce to the limit of our capacity those munitions so urgently needed for warfare which we can produce. You do not give — you lend. Work —- Save — Lend for Victory by buying War Savings Certificates regularly. HOCKEY Group Play-Offs Paisley ...".............7 Wingham.........5 . Second game, Wednesday night of this week. Series is best two out of three. Semi-Finals: Hanover ..........7 Paisley................4 Paisley __........__12 Hanpver.............5 Paisley won round 16-12. Wingham .......10 Lucknow...........5 Wingham..........5 Lucknow.... .......3 Wingham. won round 15-8. Service at St. Paul's To-Night The weekly Community Service of Intercession will be held this Wednes­ day (Feb. 26th) in St. Paul’s Church, at 8 p.m. Brussels in Seaforth Police District Many people are under the impres­ sion that County Constable Gardiner’s district includes Brussels. This is not the case. His district is Howick, Turn­ berry, north half of West Wawanosh, East Wawanosh, Morris and the north half of Grey, which does not include1 Brussels, it being in the Seaforth dis­ trict. . . HIGHLIGHTS OF “ THRONE SPEECH Highlights in the Speech .from the Throne read by Lieutenant-Governor Albert Matthews at opening of the Ontario Legislature: The province’s finances are in a very satisfactory condition. A bonus of two cents per pound will be paid on Cheddar cheese and a pre­ mium of at least 50 cents a head on marketed hogs grading B-l and at least $1 per head on hogs grading A. , Senior boys and girls from the sec­ ondary schools who hire themselves Out for farm work will be given credit for the year’s full work at Easter. Legislation will be enacted compell­ ing persons in an infectious state of pulmonary tuberculosis to undergo hospital treatment.- The Government will spend $300,000 on tourist publicity. » ■ , Gross funded debt of municipalities in 1939 dropped to $112.75 per capita —the lowest figure since 19S2. Legislation will be introduced to amend the Income Tax Act by increas­ ing exemptions where donations arc made for patriotic purposes. RED CROSS MAKE ANOTHERSHIPMENT This Is The Second Consignment Sent to Headquarters This Year The Wingham Branch of the Red Cross have made, their second ship­ ment for 1941. The response to the knitting of seamen’s comforts was most gratifying for January, there be­ ing shipped for this department: 21 pr. stockings, 9 turtle-neck sweaters, 6 helmets, 16 scarves, 10 pr. mitts. This work must be continued so that the monthly'quota will be maintained. Hospital supplies shipped were: 12 pneumonia jackets, 34 suits pyjamas, 36 khaki handkerchiefs, 132 gauze handkerchiefs, 12 bed sox, 12 T bind­ ers, 12 T slings, 6 comfort bags, 3 hospital bed gowns, 2 surgical gowns, 4 surgical caps, 6 water bottle covers, 4 Lampton pads. Army Service sup­ plies: 96 pr. sox, 35 scarves, 9 helmets, 4 pr. mitts and gloves. Refugee gar­ ments, 3 pr. pants, 6 pillows, 4 wom­ en’s gowns, 4 house dresses, 13 child­ ren’s dresses, 7 boys’ shirts, 7 afghans. The value of the total shipment, mat­ erial only, was $268. Baby Born With Tooth The baby son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schmidt, of Lucknow, which was born in the hospital last week, had a tooth already through. Legion Meets Monday Next The regular monthly meeting of the Wingham Branch of the Canadian Legion will be held in the Armouries on Monday evening next week, March 3rd. All members are urged to attend. Celebrated Communion Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, was observed in St. Paul’s Ang­ lican Church, with a celebration of the Holy Communion at 9.30 a.m. A children's service will be held at 4.15 p.m. Drilling Operations Stopped Temporarily , Drilling operations for oil on the Allin farm, near Blyth, have been halt­ ed temporarily but will be resumed when road and weather conditions are’ favorable according to Mr. W. I. Pat­ erson, who is in charge of drilling op­ erations. The well has been sunk to about 1,500 feet and it is hoped that oil will be struck before going much deeper. A Homing Pencil As a general rule when a pencil gets away from ohe it is "good-bye pencil.” It is said that more pencils get lost or removed or something than um­ brellas. We heard of one pencil how* ever that had homing instincts. A short time ago Alex, Coutts was packing a parcel of clothing for the Red Cross society 'for shipment to headquarters at Toronto. After getting ..the parcels all nicely packed and tied up, Alex, discovered that his pencil was miss­ ing, a beautiful Eversharp. Days went by and ‘no word of the pencil, so Alex, gave it up for lost. Then he had a big surprise. The pencil came back. At Fed Cross headquarters it was found in the box with the refugee clothing so they sent it to Miss K. Pringle, secretary of the local society, who returned it to Alex. Incidentally the pencil belonged to his son, Elgin, who is with the R.C.A.F., so Alex, was tfqubly glad for ^return, The long, slim barrels of these busi­ ness-like anti-aircraft guns p’oint threatening!}' skyward, ready to pour PROCEEDS OF SHOW FOR WAR VICTIMS Capt. Adams Donating Proceeds of Wednesday Evening’s Show This Week The proceeds from the Lyceum Theatre show of Wednesday evening this week are being donated by Cap­ tain Adams to the 'British War Vic­ tims’ Fund. The regular features will be ^presented this 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. PLANNING TO ASSIST WAR VICTIM FUND Concert Will Be Presented in Near Future . An opportunity will be afforded the citizens of Wingham and district very shortly to place' subscriptions to the British War Victims’ Fund locally. These subscriptions will be forwarded to Toronto to join the large pool be­ ing gathered there for the Lord May­ or’s Fund. In connection with this campaign a concert will be presented the proceeds to go to this fund. Fur­ ther information will be available in the near future. This activity will be sponsored by the Wingham Patriotic Association, Home From Hospital Miss Agnes Seli returned home from Wingliam General Hospital on Saturday after undergoing two weeks previously an operation for appendi­ citis. , Had Tonsils Removed Miss Wilma Breen, Who has been ill at her home, Milverton, for the past month, uhderwent an operation for the removal of her tonsils in Wingham General Hospital last week. Conference on Reforestation A very important conference under the auspices of the Clinton Junior Far­ mers’ Association and open to all far­ mer’s sons of Huron Cohnty, will be held on Saturday, March 1st, in the Agricultural Board room, Clinton. The meeting opens at 10.30 a.m. and con- iclttdes with a discussion at 3 p.m. Cof­ fee will be served free. It is suggested that each person bring their own lunch, 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 Cail to be answered by “Don’ts for Health.” The hostesses; Mi’s* W, J. Henderson, Mrs, Peter King, Mrs, Adair, Mrs, Hastie. POINT SKYWARD TO THE EAST FIREMEN MADE FIRST SALVAGE COLLECTION Two Truck Loads Gathered Monday Evening. In the local salvage campaign con­ ducted under rhe auspices of the fire brigade, a great start has been made, The first collection took place Mon­ day evening and two large trucks were filled to capacity, Currie's transport and McGregor’s truck. The Firemen are very pleased that the public responded to this effort so splendidly but they feel that the col­ lection the last Monday in March, which will be the next collection, should far exceed Monday’s offering. To aid in this worthy work, please set things out in front of your home so that they can be easily gathered on the evening that the collections are made, the last Monday of each month. Also enter into the spirit of this busi­ ness, as it is a vital part of our war effort, salvage as much as possible of the things that are requested. The proceeds go to the Red Cross and the goods thus saved will continue to do duty as manufactured articles, some as war material. steel into any marauding enemy air­ plane that may venture on this side of the Atlantic. In the hands of an ex- CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY ELECT Rev. Dr. J. H. Barnett Re-Elected as President. Rev. Dr. J. H. Barnett was re-elect­ ed president of the Children’s Aid So­ ciety of Huron County. Other officers elected were: Vice- Presidents, Mrs. Albert Taylor, Miss Ann Wur.tele; Secretary, A. M. Rob­ ertson; Treasurer, A. H. Erskine, Dr. Barnett, A. M. Robertson. Humane Committee, Miss A. Wurtele, Rev. A. J. Milligan. Directors, Mrs. Charles Young, Mrs. J. C. Stewart, H. M. Ford, Rev. A. J. Milligan, "A. P. Wilk­ es, Lieut, Williams or her successor, of the. Salvation Army. The Board strongly approved the work of Mrs. M. Chafee, social service worker, and of H. T. Edwards, Super­ intendent. Both were re-engaged. There were 57 children under the supervision of the Society in Huron. The Children’s Shelter was closed during the year. Reports submitted showed" that the past year had been a satisfactory one. RED CROSS WORKROOM CLOSED THIS THURS. Red Cross workers please note that the Red Cross work-room at the Coun­ cil Chamber will be closed Thursday afternoon this week as the local branch of the Women’s -Institute are holding their monthly meeting on that afternoon. Playing At Royal-T. Next Wednesday night, March 5th, Flight Lieutenant Cyril Fletcher and his Royal Air Force Band. Admission 50 cents. Conducted Funeral at Owen Sound Rev. E. O. Gallagher was in Owen Sound on Tuesday, conducting the funeral of the late Mrs. John Warri- low. Men’s Wear Store Sale of Men’s and Youths’ Suits, showing of a clearing range of Tweed and Worsted Suits, broken lines to clear at $11.50 at Isard’s. AUXILIARY HELD A SPLENDID MEETING The regular meeting of the Goforth Auxiliary was held last week at the home of Mrs, R. H. Lloyd with an at­ tendance of 35. The meeting opened with a hymn after which the treasur­ er’s report was given and the offering received. The dedicatory prayer was given by Mrs. Wm. Kennedy. The Glad Tidings Clip Sheet was conduct­ ed by Mrs. T. A. Currie and answered by various members, proving very in­ teresting. Paragraphs from the new study book were given by Mrs. Geo. R. Scott which were also answered by members, Mrs. W. W. Gurney took the Scripture and Miss Dorothy Lloyd led in prayer. Following the meeting the work of sewing on the layette was done, then a social time spent over the tea cups. perienced crew, these 3.7 guns can fire 12 shells a minute. Fire is directed by range and height finder and predictor. DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE FRlbAY Meeting Will Be Held in St. Paul’s Church The World’s Day of Prayer for Women will be held as usual on the last Friday of February. This year the 'service in Wingham will be held in St. Paul’s Church at 3.00 o’clock in the afternoon, Friday, Feb. 28th, The wo­ men of Wingham are urged to accept the privilege of joining in intercession with the women of the world in a day when the Empire and the world are facing such grave issues.. SHORTHORN BREED­ ERS’ ANNUAL MEETING Proposed Sale_ Cancelled The annual meeting of the Perth- Huron Shorthorn Breeders' Club will be held in Stratford on Monday, Mar. 3rd. The business meeting, election etc., will be held at a 10.30 a.m. ses­ sion and lunch will be held at the Mansion House. Speakers for the af­ ternoon session will be H. R. White, Secretary of Canadian Shorthorn As­ sociation and Prof. Geo. Day, secre­ tary of the Ontario Shorthorn club. Due to lack of entries, the proposed sale to be held at Wingham around April 15th, has been called off. Spring Goods New Style in All Lines of Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear comprising smart models in Spring Coats, Suits, Dress­ es, Blouses, Skirts, House-Coats and Sweaters. New Patterns in Prints, Rugs, Linoleums and Oilcloths, Choice range of Corsets, Gloves and Supersilk Hosiery. We will appreciate your in­ spection of stock and value. H. E. Isard & Co. Parties To Help War Effort Mrs. Jos. Bailey, of Pleasant Valley entertained a few friends and neigh­ bours on Wednesday evening of last week, to a Progressive Euchre party on behalf of Canada’s War Effort. The price of .admission was one War Savings Stamp, which were later dis­ tributed as prizes. Mrs. A. Forbes held the high score for the ladies, and Mr, Wm. Broome held the high score for the men, Mr. Percy Harris held the lucky ticket. It is intended to hold these parties frequently to help in some small measure Canada’s effort to win the War. Mrs. Percy Harris has kindly offered her home for the next party to be held Tuesday evening, March- 4th, BRIDGE CLUB HELD SESSION A regular meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club was held Wednesday ev­ ening last week with, five tables taking part in the play, A Howell movement was played with the following results: 1st, Mrs. Don Nasmith and Dr. Geo. Roas; 2nd, Mr, and Mrs. W. H. French; tied 3rd and ’4th, Mr, and Mrs, Art Wilson, Mrs, D. B, Porter and Geo. Williams. MOVING PICTURES AND LECTURE Quebec and Processions at Baptist Church, on Monday How our neighbours in other coun­ tries — or even other provinces of our own country — do things, is always a matter of interest. Such a subject is to be presented at the Wingham Bap­ tist Church on Monday evening, Mar. 3rd, at 8 o’clock. The Rev. Aubrey W. Small, General Secretary of The Grande Ligne Mis­ sion, will speak on “Quebec and Her Processions", illustrating his remarks with coloured moving pictures, show­ ing some of the annual processions in the Province of Q-uebec. The Grande Ligne Mission is a mis­ sion of ithe Baptist denomination working mostly in the Province of Quebec, The picture shows in a beau­ tiful and interesting fashion’fuil’aFcol-’ our and action something of the life, amusement and religion of our neigh­ bouring province. In addition it gives brief glimpses of the work of The Gande Ligne Mission. Won War Savings Certificates The winners, of the War Savings Certificates given as door prizes at the Wingham-Lucknow hockey garni? on Friday night were: $10.00 certifi­ cate, Miss Ann Geddes, with ticket No. 1302; $5,00 certificate, Alan Bar­ nard, Bluevale, with ticket No. 2508. Married Here 50 Years Ago Mr. and Mrs. John Hawking, Bois- sevain, Man., celebrated their golden wedding on Tuesday, February 18th. They were married in Wingham and have lived in Manitoba since, Mrs. Hawking was formerly Miss Mary Ann Robinson, of Wingham. Fordwich Couple Injured Mr. and Mrs. J. Dane, of Fordwich, were injured, the latter severely, when the car driven by their son, Fred, was in collision with a Fordwich Creamery truck on No. 23 highway, a half-mile north’of Atwood, Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Dane suffered injury to her fore­ head, possible skull injury, bruises and shock and was removed by Dr. C. E. Conners, of Atwood, to Memorial Hospital, Lis towel. Mr. Dane suffered some cuts but was treated in the doc­ tor's office and did not require hospit­ alization. Two sons, Fred and Rob­ ert, who were in the car, escaped. It is said that the Dane car pulled out to pass another car which had stopped to let the approaching truck pass, when the accident happened. Soldiers Charged with Break-Ins Thieves were again busy in Listow- el over the week-end, when three more robberies occured on Sunday. The Pfeffer Milling Company was broken into early in the day. Between six and; seven-thirty p.m. C. H. Smith's Feed Mill and the J. C. Jarkcr and Sons coal office were entered. These places were thoroughly ransacked, but only small change obtained. Two arrests followed by“Chief of Police C. F. Ro­ cker and Constable H. J. Jobb. Two soldiers were charged with the feed mill break-in and appeared before Magistrate J. A. Makins at Stratford Monday. They are Wesley Duhamel and Henry Reimer, Duhamel elected summary trial and Roimer .chose trial by judge and jury. Both were remand­ ed in custody until March 3rd. EVENING AUXILIARY HEAR FIN1E PROGRAM Plan For A Quilting Mrs. Laidlaw offered her home for the February meeting of the Evening Auxiliary, held last week. The devotional period, under the dir­ ection of Mrs. Fred Howson, had as the theme “Finding the Way through Prayer.” Miss Gannett assisted Mrs, Howson, in the responses. The Scrip­ tures were given by seven persons, all developing a particular part of the "Prayer" idea. The special music of the evening was supplied by Miss V, Lennox, in a solo “When I shall come to the end of the way.” Miss Phyllis Johns summarized for the group, the life of Miss Minnie Shipley. ,Miss Shipley gave many years of her life as an Evangelistic Missionary around the districts of Honan, China. Her three aims were to teach religious education, church worship, and homtfmaking. The Lord’s Prayer followed the closing hymn “Glorious things of Thee are spoken.” The business, conducted as usual by the president, was of the regular form. The roll call was answered by a quo­ tation on “Love.” “Faith” was sug­ gested as the theme-for the March meeting. The items of special interest follow, Mrs. S. Hall elected as delegate for the Auxiliary at the meeting on the Day of Prayer. Monday, March 3rd, was the date set for the quilting at Mrs. Irwin’s. The hymn “Listen, the Master beseecheth” closed the meet­ ing. GORRIE MAN FOUND DEAD IN BED Mr. James Musgrove, popular Gor­ rie restaurant proprietor, was discov­ ered dead in bed at his home Tuesday morning. Although he had suffered from a heart condition for some time the attending physician was of the op­ inion that he had passed away as the result of a paralytic stroke. Mrs. Mus­ grove was in Toronto on a visit and rushed back to Gorrie, arriving during ’evening." ■ Guild Held Supper Meeting The Westminster Guild of St. And­ rew’s Presbyterian Church held a sup­ per meeting in the Sunday School room of the Church Monday evening. Following the supper, Miss Mary King favoured with a violin solo, Elizabeth Hare with a piano solo and Craig Armstrong a reading. The meeting closed with the singing of “God Save the King” and the Benediction. Donated Scarf Brings $140.50 A largely attended tea was held in the Red Cross Rooms when the draw was made for the fox scarf which had been donated to the Wingham Red Cross by Mr. and Mrs. Laidlaw of the Laidlaw Fur Farm. Tickets had been sold on this scarf, realizing the splen­ did sum of $140.50. The ticket was drawn by Helen Sturdy and the lucky winner was Mrs. Elmer Wilkinson. The .Red Cross wishes to thank Mr, and Mrs. Laidlaw for this fine gift. NEW FEATURES IN " ADVANCE-TIMES Several new features have been add­ ed to those already used by the Ad­ vance-Times.. They start this week and we are sure our readers will find, them very interesting. Personality Parade is a column of personalities and events. This week’s column tells of Right Hon. Arthur Blaikie Purvis, who heads the British Purchasing Coimmission in New York* Do you know how Donald Douglas started building airplanes? This week’s article tells you. Gibraltar is in the news these days, this week’s item ex­ plains how it came to be a British pos­ session. “Do You Know?” is another inter­ esting article. We say “Worth his salt” This and other phrases are ex­ plained this week. Human interest stories from the war front are headed Interesting War Sidelights. You will enjoy this. A Quiz is included in the new feat­ ure list. It is not a long, lengthy ohe that will tire you. It is six questions and the answers are given the same week. Unusual, humorous and fantastic news quirks come under the heading This Strange Warid, Starting soon will be the Life of Winston Churchill, This will be ® very complete coverage of the man who is the most outstanding cUizett of our Empire to* day.