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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-04-24, Page 10 With Which Is Amalgamated The Corrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY APRIL 24th, 1941 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year SKY HARBOUR PLANE LANDED NEAR HERE Pilot Made Forced Landing Put Es­ caped With Only Cut Oyer His Eye When he was forced to land his plane, 'Roy Crosse, piloting a plane from Sky.Harbour, received a cut over the eye but escaped further injury. About noon on Wednesday last week the plan was zooming about here when engine trouble developed. The plane, after dodging some trees and buildings was landed on the farm of William John Scott in Morris, a few miles from town. The plane turned upside­ down after landing. Bill Elston was an eye-witness to the accident. The airman was" brought to town by Bert Hastings and his injury was attended to by Dr. W. M, Connell at the Wing­ ham General Hospital. He was not confined to this institution, being dis­ charged a couple of hours after arriv- ■ihg. LADY. BOWLERS HELD ANNUAL MEETING Officers and Committees Elected The annual meeting of the Ladies’ Bowling Club was held at the home •of Mrs. W. H. French on Thursday -evening last. The following officers and committees were named. President—Mrs. J. A.' Wilson. Vice-Pres.—Mrs. W. B. McCool.' Treas.—Mrs. E. R. Harrison. Sec.—Mrs. Murray Roberts. Tournament Com.: Mrs. Joe Kerr, •Convenor; Mrs. E. M. Snell, Mrs. T. A. Currie. Jitney Com.: Mrs. Frank Sturdy, ■convenor; Mrs. A. R. Du Vai, Mrs. E. Webster, Mrs. W. W. Currie, Mrs. jM, Johnson. Social Committee :*Mrs. J. H. Craw­ ford, convenor; Miss Sara MacLean, Mrs. George H. Scott, Mrs, George Williams, Mrs. Donald Rae, Mrs. C. B„ Armitage, Mrs. H. C. MacLean, Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Mrs.'W. Heughan, Mrs. H. Campbell. Flower Com.: Mrs. A. J. Walker and Mrs, S, Hare, LOWER WINGHAM H. AND S. CLUB The Lower Wingham Home and School club held a social evening at the school on Friday night. There was a splendid attendance. Bingo was played during the evening after which dancing was enjoyed. A Scotch collie pup was one of the special prizes and it was won by Robert Bacon. The Home and School club are putting on these entertainments to raise money .for patriotic purposes. The prizes on Friday last were War Savings stamps. Boys* Oxfords and Boots/ For school or farm work. Try a pair of our new Sisman’s Boots with plain toe. or toe cap, with leather or panco soles. They fit the foot. Willis Shoe Store. Sang With Massed Choir Misses Mildred Ballagh and Jacque­ line Hocks, of S. S( No. 1, Kinloss, participated in a massed choir, at the festival which was held in the Varsity Arena in connection with the Ontario Educational Association convention held in Toronto last week. SALVAGE COLLECTION MONDAY_NEXT WEEK Firemen Will Call During The Even­ ing, — Have Things Ready The National Salvage Campaign is a very necessary part of our war ef­ fort. The Department of National War Services is making a great effort to inform the public of the importance of salvage collection. This campaign has been under way here for some time, the local fire brig­ ade taking on this task. Collections are made once a month, the last Mon­ day evening of the month. Monday next is collection day, so be ready with your savings of Scrap paper, metal, bones and rags. Place them at the front of your home so that they Can be speedily gathered. Your co­ operation is solicited by Fire Chief Jim Carr and the members of the bri­ gade. Waste materials are vital for vic­ tory. Do your part by saving the sal­ vage way. The firemen donate all pro­ ceeds from the sale of the salvage to the local Red Cross Society. In this campaign yoti “kill two birds with one stone” — help this double-barreled —- Salvage for Victory —* Assist the Red Cross. AGAIN PROGRESSIVE MERCHANTS BRING YOU BANK NITE The Popular Weekly Saturday Nite Draw to Commence May 3rd A large number of special prizes, in addition to the regular $25.00 in cash prizes will be given on the opening nite. In response to popular request, the progressive merchants of Wingham again sponsor their weekly Bank Nite Draw which will be conducted similar to last year. Here’s how you participate in this big event. For every 25 cents you spend in the stores displaying Bank Nite banners you will receive a lucky ticket. Each Saturday night the draw will be made at the Town Hall and the holder of the lucky ticket may claim the prize then or may have until 12.00 midnight of the same night to get their prize at Mason’s. If any prize is not claimed the amount will be added to the draw of the following Saturday night. The prizes are 1st, ,$10,00; 2nd, $5,00;, and ten $1.00 prizes; also for the first nite, Saturday, May 3rd, there will be many additional prizes. The lucky numbers will be posted on five bulletin boards on posts along the Main Street for convenience of shoppers. Tickets you receive do not have to be desopited at the time of the pur­ chase in the ballot box in the store where the purchase is made. You may put your tickets in the box in an.y of the- Bank Nite Stores any time you wish during the contest. A ballot box will be located at the Town Hall on Saturday nights for convenience of ticket holders. No tickets may be’ de­ posited in this box after 9 p.m. Shop in Wingham Bank Nite Stores and win one of the weekly cash prizes. WEDDINGS X Kerr i- Laidlaw A wedding of interest in this com­ munity was solemnized at the manse, St. Helens, on Wednesday, April 16th, at noon, when Luella Ona, only daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Laidlaw, of WestWawanosh, became the bride of Mr. Joseph John Kerr, eldest'san of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kerr, of Blue­ vale. His sister, Miss Marjorie Kerr, and Mr. Jack Carter, Wingliam, were the attendants^with Rev. G. A. Barn­ ard officiating; The bride wore a pret­ ty frock of Alice blue crepe, with coat and bat to match and navy accessor­ ies. The> wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride’s parents, to the immediate relatives, after which the happy couple left on a motor trip to Chatham and Oshawa. The best wishes of a host of friends follow them to their new home on the Bluevale Road. INSTITUTE ANNUAL FRIDAyAPRIL 25th The Women’s Institute will hold its annual election of officers on Friday, April 25th, at 2.30 o’clock. The meet­ ing will be held in the Council Cham­ ber, and the programme will be in charge of Mrs. Clarkson Martin, con­ venor of War Work. The roll call will be answered by giving “Your Maiden Name,” and the hostesses for the day are Mrs. W. Fraser, Mrs. W. A. Sand­ erson, Mrs. J, Currie, Mrs. Geo. Wil­ liams, Mrs. Barbour. Purchased Belgrave Business ^Mr.” T. B. Johnston, of Fordwich, has purchased the store business and residential property of Mrs. Taylor at Belgrave. He takes possession May 1. Mr. Johnston’s store was destroyed by fire at Fordwich recently/ Secures Position on Inspection Board Dwight Reid, of London, a student in honor chemistry at Western Uni­ versity, a former Wingham High School student, will, after he writes ■his examinations, do war work being- attached to the Inspection Board. Weekly Cooking Column We have received several compli­ ments on the new feature for women that has appeared in the Advance- Times for the past two weeks. This column, “The Mixing Bowl”, which appears on Fage Six, we are sure will be appreciated by most of our women readers. Miss Allen, the author, is a noted authority on cooking and house- hold science. The Question and An­ swer Box In connection with her col­ umn. should be of special interest to the ladles of this district. AIR FORCE PADRE DIED SUDDENLY Ft.-Lieut. Rev. A. Gordon Rintoul, well-known in this district, and hus­ band of former Wingham woman, died following route march. A short time after he had dropped out of a route march, Flight Lieuten­ ant Rev. A, Gordon Rintoul, senior chaplain at No, 1 Manning Depot, R, C.A.F., Toronto, collapsed and died in the duty watch quarters Thursday af­ ternoon, before medical aid arrived. Flight Lieutenant Rintoul was on leave of absence from Wychwood Presbyterian Church, St, Clair Avenue West, since his appointment'as an R, C.A.E. chaplain last December. Fie had not been feeling particularly well for a few days, but when the weather became brighter Thursday he decided Fl.-Lieut. Rev. A. Gordon Rintoul to fall in with the parade and go on the march, as- he frequently did with “the boys.” The exertion was too much. Although attached to the depot for only a few months, he had become ex­ ceedingly popular with the officers and men of the R.C.A.F. stationed in Exhibition Park and the news of his death cast a gloom over the station. Fellow-officers and men spoke highly of his work and of his untiring efforts- to assist them in every respect. He was particularly attentive to those who were confined to hospital. He was horn near Brussels, attend­ ed Wingham High School and was a graduate of University of Toronto and Knox College, being president of the Knox College Alumni. After being or­ dained he had his first charge at Thornton in Barrie Presbytery, and later was minister at Forest, Sudbury; St. Matthew’s, Montreal, and was in­ ducted at Wyehwood two years ago last December. He was a member of the Board of Administration of the Presbyterian Church, and also of the General Board of Missions. He is survived by his widow, Mar­ garet Perrie, a daughter of the late Rev. David Perrie of Wingham, and five children, Marian, Perrie, Jean, Ruth and Gordon, all residing at home, 29 Qastelfield Avenue, Toronto. Two brothers predeceased him during the past year. The funeral service was held in the Wychwood Presbyterian Church, on Saturday afternoon. Interment took’ place in the Veterans’ Plot in Prospect Cemetery and full military honors were accorded by the R.C.A.F. Bridge Club Winners Five Tables took part in the play at the regular meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club on Wednesday evening last week. The results were: 1st, Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Art Wilson; 2nd, Mrs. Art Wilson, and Ken Som­ ers; 3rd, Mrs. W. H. Waram and W. H. French; 4th, Mrs. A. E. VanStone and Mrs. J. H. Crawford. COUNTY CELEBRATION WILL NOT BE HELD Expenditure Not Justified in War Times, Council Members’ Opinion The Centennial Committee of Huron County Council decided at a meeting Friday to postpone the celebration of the centennial until after the war. All reeves had been interviewed, and it was the concensus of opinion that the amount of money required to fit­ tingly mark the centenary would dot be justified this year in view of war conditions. It had been the intention of the com­ mittee to redecorate and renovate the Court House ih commemoration of the County’s 100th Birthday, cbut Council did not* consider this expenditure a good thing in war times. CLINTON-WINGHAM LINE CLOSES THE END OF THIS WEEK Mail and Express To Travel by Truck The last train will travel over the C.N.R. line from Wingham Junction to Clinton Junction on Saturday of this week, April 26th. After that date this line will not be used, leaving Bel­ grave without the services, of a rail­ way. Belgrave was a large shipping point and the loss of the railway'will be keenly felt by this community, Londesboro will also be without rail­ way facilities. Although Blyth will lose the services' of the C.N.R., this community will not be greatly affected as they still have the C.P.R. operating there. These places will be served for mail and express by a truck and the serv­ ice will be j-ust about the same as they had when the railway was in opera­ tion. PUBLIC SCHOOL TO HOLD OPEN NIGHT Friday, May 2{nd, Students Will Dis­ play Their Work On the evening of Friday, Maj' 2nd, the pupils of the Wingham Public School will be at home to their par­ ents and friends. This annual display of work is each year being attended by larger numbers. The education of our young folk should be of great in­ terest to all, especially when the stud­ ents have such practical things to show. Keep abreast with the changes in our educational system by attending the open night on Friday next week. BOWLING ANNUAL MONDAY NIGHT The annual meeting of the Wing­ ham Bowling Club will be held in the Council Chamber Monday evening next, April 28th, at 8 o’clock. Election of officers will be held and committees formed. Men’s Work Bootle “That can take it too”. Kip uppers with thick crepe soles, ideal for farm wear. Also Mennonite and Retan boots with heel and toe plates or pan­ co soles. Will Shoe Store. Recruiting In This District Capt. Jones and L|Bdr. Joe Ellacott of the Anti-Aircraft Battery, R.C.A., C.A.S.F., are recruiting in this district this week. Several Wingham men have already joined this unit. Joe spent the week-end at his home here. OBITUARY George Falconer A life-long resident of this district, George Falconer, of Culross, passed away on Friday afternoon in his 80th year, following an illness of a year and a half. He was born in .East Wawa- nosh but as a small child moved to the Latigside district and for the past fifty 'years has lived on the third con­ cession of Culross. For 33 years he served on the Township Council, five years as Reeve. His wife predeceased him twenty years ago. He leaves to mourn his passing five sons, William, of Bluevale; John of Wingham; Calvert of Blyth; George of British Columbia and Lester, on the home farm in Culross. He is also sur­ vived by a brother, John Falconer, of Caledon, a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Headley, of Oregon, and eight grand­ children. Burial was in Tiffin’s Cemetery, on Monday afternoon, The service was conducted by Rev. R. N. Stewart, of Teeswater United Church, of which the deceased was a member. The pall­ bearers were Angus McKenzie, Earl Caslick, Michael King" and three neph­ ews, Cecil and John Falconer and Robert Mclnnes. William Holmes A life-long resident of Turnberry, William Holmes, passed on at his resi­ dence, Lot 13, Con. 5, Turnberry, Sat­ urday, April 19th, in his 73rd year. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife. They had no children and he is the last of the family. The funeral was held from his late residence on Mon­ day afternoon, the service being con­ ducted by his minister, Rev. C. Tav« cner, pastor of the Bluevale United Church. The pallbearers were, his nei­ ghbors, Raymond Elliott, James El­ liott, Win, Balfour, James Balfour, George Wright and Isaac J. Wright Burial took place in Wingham Cem­ etery. TREES PLANTED ON . DUNLOP'S TOMB Interesting Ceremony In Charge Of Junior Farmers of Huron A most interesting tree-planting cer­ emony took place at Dunlop Hill, near Goderich, at the historic spot where the tomb of Dr. (“Tiger”) Dunlop is situated, on Friday afternoon. The idea was first conceived by the Junior Farmers of Huron County and" the agricultural committee of Huron County Council, cooperated with them and placed the laud at their disposal. Four thousand, two hundred trees Were planted by the junior farmers -un­ der* the supervision of a representative of the Forestry Department, and J. G. Shearer, agricultural representative. Before the general planting com­ menced, several memorial trees planted to mark the centennial of the county. The first were planted by Warden James Leiper and Orville Fo- cock of Clinton Junior Farmers. Oth­ ers taking part in the ceremony were L. E. Cardiff, M.P., North Huron; W. FI. Golding, M.P., South Huron; J, G. Shearer, George Laithwaite, Mayor E. D. Brown, representing the Town of Goderich; George Schaefer of the Board of Trade; George Feagan, Township of ‘Colborne; Wilmot Haacke, ex-warden, of Huron and ard­ ent conservationist; W. H. Porter on behalf of the Ontario Conservation and Reforestation Association; J. D. Thomas on behalf of Zone 1, of the O. C.R.A., and W. L. Whyte, of Hur­ on County Flying Training School. After the ceremony, the Goderich Board of Trade entertained at dinner all who were present in addition to the executive of the Board of Trade, Pres­ ident George Schaefer presiding. A number of the gentlemen made brief speeches endorsing reforestation in Huron County and commending the Junior Farmers on their enterprise. The trees were conifers and decid­ uous mixed. The planting was finish­ ed in the late afternoon. It is propos­ ed that a 'dedicatory ceremony will be arranged for some time in June. TEESWATER, BELMORE GROUPS AS GUESTS The Westminster Guild of .St. And­ rew’s Presbyterian Church had as their guests Monday evening the P. P. S. of the Teeswater and Belmore Churches. A program consisting of the following, was presented, solo, Betty Hoosley, of Belmore; piano solo, James Flowers, Teeswater; reading, Miss Ballagh, Belmore; violin solo, Miss Mary King; reading, Miss Isabel Zinn, Belmore. Mr, Carl Deans, pres­ ident of the Westminster Guild, pre­ sides. Following the serving of lunch quiz and singing contests were held. Notice to Farmers The United Farmers’ Co-Operative will be open Saturday nights. Cream will be received until 9 p.m. and the office closes at 9.3,0 o’clock. Attended Deanery Conference Rev. E. O. Gallagher and Mr. Herb. Fuller attended the Quad-Deanery Confereue, A.Y.P.A., held in Stratford on Saturday. Mr. Fuller, at the ban­ quet held in connection with the con­ ference, proposed the toast to the Church. 4 Graduates of Victoria Hospital at London «s>|rTwo young ladies of this district are members of the graduating class of Victoria Hospital, London, this spring, Miss Lenora Higgins, of Turn­ berry, and Miss Edythe Martin, of Wroxeter. The graduating exercises will be held in May, EAST WAWANOSH BRICK CHURCH W.M.S. Brick Church W.M.S. met for their regular monthly meeting on April 17, at the home of Miss Beatrice Beecroft. “Following the Way of Love to Vic­ tory” was the -theme of the worship period which was led by Mrs. F. Thompson, the president, Mrs, Robt. Coultes had charge of the most interesting study “Apostle of tbc Outposts” which dealt with the work of Rev. Oliver Jackson in New­ foundland. During the business period the sup­ ply allocation was presented which in­ cludes a hospital quilt and a quantity of bed-socks. There was also a committee ap­ pointed to make plans to have Miss Clare McGowan speak and show her slides in the near future, WINGHAM DOES WELL IN WAR SERVICES FUND CAMPAIGN With AU Words Reported Total Here Is $1975,60 W”— Wingham again has gone over the top, This time it is the Canadian War Services Fund. A total of $1975.60 has been subscribed. All ward captains have handed in their complete returns but if anyone wishes to donate they have until Saturday night to do so. At that time the Wingham returns will be sent to county headquarers at Goder­ ich. It would be great if this fund could be brought upto an even $2000. Lucky Tickets on Guernsey Calf The Executive of the Huron County War Services Drive plan to make a determined drive to wind up the cam- Tickets are being sold now throughout the county on a grade Guernsey Calf donated by Hugh Hill, Directors of the Guernsey Breed­ ers’ Association. This calf will go to the‘lucky ticket holder following a draw at the Capitol Theatre in God­ erich on Saturday night. Local Con­ venors will be offering the tickets for sale this week. Huron County must and will reach its quota, of $20,000.00 in this drive for funds for the Canad­ ian War Services, were} pMgn this week. ARTILLERY DANCE WAS GALA AFFAIR Beautifull decorated, the Armouries was the scene of a very pleasant dance Friday evening. This very happy ev­ ent was staged by the Officer Com­ manding and Officers of the 21st Field Brigade, R.C.A. The music was fur­ nished by Ft.-Lieut. Fletcher and his Royal Air Force Orchestra. The dec­ orations were red, white and blue with cedar bows and trees adding to the color scheme. The platform for the orchestra was set -up at the east end of the armouries, the opposite to its usual location, and was so designed that the lighting effect came fcom within colored covered frames. The effect was very attractive. Preached at London Rev, Kenneth MacLean preached the anniversary services in Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church, London, on Sunday. Mr. Kerr of that church conducted the services in St. Andrew’s here. Attending Annual Convocation Messrs. H. L. Sherbondy, E. J. Nash and Mac Graham are attending the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Canada Annual Convention, which is being held in the Masonic Temple, at London, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Sang at Festival Mr. Richard Roberts took part in the Stratford Music Festival on Mon­ day evening receiving third prize in the baritone solo class under 21 years. Mr. Rae Thompson, of Listowel, a for­ mer Wingham boy and brother of Mrs. R. S. Hetherington, received 74 points in the baritone solo class. Junior Red Cross Workers The various organizations of the Public School, Junior Red Cross Branch, The Champions, the King’s Helpers, the Willing Workers, Heal­ thy Huskies and Vegas, contributed $12.50 for January, February and March. The previous Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec. last they donated $14.25. The children are taking a keen interest in this work. Awarded $500 Damages A jury awarded damages of $500.00 to Claire Milne, plaintiff, of Lucknow, against the C.N.R. Plaintiff sued for injuries received on the company’s tight of way at Lucknow on August 20 last, while the plaintiff was assist­ ing in the unloading of a carload of cement. The plaintifff received a bro­ ken wrist, when thrown from the dray as the team attached to the wagon was frightened by alleged steam and whist­ ling. Mr. Milne is in charge of the shoe repair department at the Willis Shoe Store here. Mrs. Alex. Reid and Miss Tena were. Toronto visitors for a week recently. Master Dick Smallfield, of Guelph, was a visitor with Craig Armstrong for a few days last week. Pte. George Carr, of the Argyle Sutherland Regiment, Thorold, was a week-end guest with his parents, Mr. anti Mrs. George Carr. ■ Gnr, Ralph Hammond, of the Anti- Aircraft Battery at Guelph, was a vis­ itor with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. E. Hammond, over the week-end, CALVES HELP WAR SERVICES FUND Campaign $5.00 Better Off When Can­ vassers Act as Nurses to Cow That the War Services Fund can­ vassers are right on the job in Ho wick is amply proven by the following" story that comes out of that township in connection with the campaign, -Two canvassers were travelling along a line when thej' met a farmer hurrying down his lane. They were told they would have to come back again as he had a sick cow. The can­ vassers offered to look after the cow and shortly after officiated at the birth of twin calves. The farmer was great­ ly pleased and so now are the canvass­ ers as they were given $5.00 toward the fund for their kindly and efficient services. That is real canvassing and the spir­ it that will bring Britain the victory. GOFORTH AUXILIARY THANK-OFFERING Mrs. F. G. Fowler Told of Chinese in Vancouver The Easter Thank-Offering meeting of the Goforth Auxiliary was held at the home of Mrs. T. A. Currie, with an attendance of thirty-three. The meeting opened with a hymn after which Miss K. Pringle read an Easter message. The offering prayer was giv­ en by Miss C. Isbister, the Scripture reading by Mrs. R. H. Lloyd and pray- er bjr Mrs. T. Currie. Misses Mary and Kate King rend­ ered a duet, violin and piano, which was much enjoyed. Mrs. F. G. Fowler of Bluevale, gave a paper on “Chinese Missions in Vancouver” which was very interesting. A duet by Misses Agnes Williamson and Marion Pym was also given. A hymn was sung and the meeting closed with prayer bj' Mrs. Kenneth MacLean. Sewing was worked on, after which a social half-hour over the tea cups was enjoyed. --------------- k FORTY STUDENTS AT FARM WORK According to Mr. W. Stanley Hall, principal of the Wingham High School, about forty students will as­ sist in the spring and summer work on farms. About one-half of this num- ' ber are girls and the vast majority are sons and daughters of agriculturists. The attendance at the school is not­ iceably smaller with these boys and girls working on the farm. We under­ stand that several others will engage in farm work after the examinations in June. Addressed Y.P.U. Rally Rev. W. A. Bcecroft, of Wingham United Church, was the supper guest speaker at the Spring Rally of the Bruce Presbyterial Young People’s Union held at Tara on Tuesday. Bingo - Bingo - Friday Night The Ladies' Auxiliarj’ to the Legion will hold a BIMGO in the Armouries on Friday evening, April 25th. The first sixty to purchase 25c worth of tickets will receive a chance on a spec­ ial. Prizes, baskets of groceries. Pro­ ceeds for patriotic and charitable pur­ poses. LIONS ENTERTAINED BANTAM TEAM Each Member of Team Presented With a Crest At the regular luncheon of the Lions Club Friday evening, the Lions Ban­ tam Hockey Team were the guests of honor. Lion Hal. MacLean recounted the old hockey days in Wingham when two local teams battled each other and they were finally merged into the one good team which later won the district championship. The old time rules of play were explained, and the boys were congratulated on the fine showing they made in this district. Lion Gor­ don Kidd was congratulated by the Lions on his good work with the team. Lion Kidd introduced each-member of the team and after telling of some in­ cident in the games, presented each member with a crest. Raymc Bell re­ plied on behalf of the team and thank­ ed the Lions Club for their sponsor­ ship and support. Lion George Northwood presented as his guest, his son, George Jr., of the Bank of Commerce Staff, in Brussels, Lion Fred Spry presented as his guest, Mr. Griffiths, Insurance Adjuster, of Toronto and, past President of the Progress Club of Toronto, MERCHANTS AGAIN SPONSOR POPULAR BANK NITE - WEEKLY PRIZES! - FIRST DRAW SATURDAY, MAY 3rd