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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-05-22, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gprrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copie? Five Cent?WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 22nd, 1941 .... .................................. Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year STOLEN CAR WAS ABANDONED HERE Car Dodges Around Night Policeman In Dash For Freedom Night Constable Gordon Deyell had a bit of excitement abo-ut 4.30 a.m. Sunday morning when he noticed a car approaching from the south on high­ way No. 4, The car was being driven in such a manner as to attract the con­ stable’s attention. The constable step­ ped out on the road to wave the car down but it made for him and then dashed around him, speeding up the Main Street. The car turned East at Crawford’s garage and the driver left the car near the corner of Patrick and Centre St. In the meantime Constable Deyell, after seeing the car make the turn hurried up that direction by the back way and found the car. He dis­ mantled the distributor so that the car could not be moved and contacted County Constable Wm. Gardiner, and they made a search for the missing driver. The car, an -Auburn 8, had the li­ cense No, 18S77 and belonged to Bill ■Craig, of Goderich, who was much sur­ prised when notified his car had been left in Wingham .by a thief. The car bad travelled a considerable distance from the time it was stolen until it was left here. The owner drove it back to Goderich Sunday afternoon, Craig had sold the car to an Air Force member but had not yet made delivery of the car. INSTITUTE MEETING ON FRIDAY, MAY 23rd The regular meeting o,f the Wo­ men’s Institute will be held on Friday May 23rd, at 2.30 p.m. Convenor of Canadianization, Mrs. W. S. Hall, will be in charge of the programme, and the hostesses for the meeting are, Mrs. Hutcheson, Mrs. B. Wellwood, Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Walpole.* Note the meeting is being held one week in advance, to prepare for the District Annual, which is to .be held in Wingham on Wednesday, May 28. OFFICERS RECEIVE PROMOTIONS Three of the officers of the 99th Wingham Battery, R.C.A., have-receiv­ ed promotions. Capt. R. S. Hether­ ington, who is in command of the Bat­ tery, has been gazetted, a Major. Maj­ or George Howson is now in charge of the Brigade. Lieut. W. L. Kress is second in command of the Battery with the rank of Captain. Lieut. Elm- «r D. Bell is now a Captain and is Brigade. Adjutant. NOTICE Notice is hereby given to all citi­ zens to have their properties in a clean and sanitary condition by June 1st. Your co-operation will make a better town, George Allen, Sanitary Inspector. On Synod Executive Rev. E. O. Gallagher was last week elected to the executive committee of the Huron Synod at the annual meet­ ins held in London. Calvin Anniversary June 1st Calvin Presbyterian Church, East Wawanosh, will hold anniversary ser­ vices Sunday, June 1st, at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. The preacher will be Rev. J. D, Wilkie, of Teeswater. BRIDGE CLUB HELD PLAY-OFF GAMES Mrs* George Ross Was First for1 the Ladies and W. H. French* for the Men. The finals of the Wingham Bridge Club play-offs were completed Wed­ nesday evening- last week. The win­ ners of the championships were: lad­ ies, Mrs. George Ross; men, W. H. French. Sixty-six boards were played in the finals, thirty-three boards on two nights. The club will hold the last game of this season'tonight (Wednes­ day) when the cups and prizes will be presented. The result of the play-off game was as follows: Ladies, 1st, Mrs, George Ross, 75; 2nd, Mrs. A. R. DuVal, 72; 3rd, Miss Sara MacLean, 70%; 4th, Mrs. Waram, 69%; 5th, iMrs. R. S. Hetherington 68%; 6th, Mrs. Art Wil­ son, 68. Men; 1st, W. H. French 82; 2nd, .W, W. Armstrong 3rd, Art Wilson 73%, 4th, J. H. Crawford 67%; tied 5th and 6th, Geo, Williams and R. S. Hetherington. SALVAGE COLLECTION MONDAY, MAY 26th Firemen Will Make the Regluar Mon­ thly Salvage Collection Monday Evening Next Week The date for the monthly collection of Salvage by the Firemen is Monday next, May 26th, The collection takes place in the evening and all who have goods for this collection are asked to place them in front of their homes so .that they may be easily seen and col­ lected. This job the firemen have so will­ ingly taken on is a very important one. To win this war we must utilize every­ thing possible —> do not throw out anything that can be of use. Their ef­ fort will be just in proporation to the amount of salvaging that the people of the community do. Make this cam­ paign a success — Salvage for Victory. Remember the collection takes place monthly, the last Monday evening of each month. DECORATE HOMES AND STORE FRONTS Let’s Fly The Red, White and Blue An appeal is being made by Mr. J. W. McKibbon, Chairman of the Wing­ ham 1941 Victory Loan Committee, and by Mayor J. Harley Crawford, to have all citizens decorate their homes and places of business during the com­ ing Victory Loan Campaign. It is sug­ gested that the decoration take place before the 24th of May and that the decorations be left in place until the successful conclusion of the Loan Campaign. Get out the flags and bunting. STORES WILL CLOSE SATURDAY, MAY 24th The 24th of May falls on Saturday next ahd the stores of Wingham will be dosed that day as it is a public holi­ day. To accommodate the -shopping public the stores will be open Friday evening, May 23, and do not forget to make your purchases that day so as not to be disappointed over the week-end. Honored Prior to Enlistment „ Prior to his departure to join the R.C.A.F., DeWitt Miller was enter­ tained by a number of his friends at Ed. Williams’ resta-urant and was pre­ sented by this gathering with an Air Force ring and a money belt. The staff of the Walker Stores were very sorry to see him go .but wished him good luck and presented him with a pen and pencil set. RED CROSS NEWS The Canadian Red Cross is giving $20,000 toward the building and equip­ ping of a large canteen and recreation room for sailors who come into the port of Halifax. This service'will fill a great need for sailors who are un­ able to go into the city. Recently, the George V, England’s mightiest battle­ ship, visited Canada, and every one of her 1200 British' sailors was outfitted with warm clothing and comforts of all kinds, by the Canadian Red Cross. These were greatly needed and mucli appreciated. To fight the cold waters of the Atlantic requires greater quan-, tities of knitted articles than we im­ agine, and it is necessary to keep a large supply on hand at every Canad­ ian port, in readiness for a quick call. This is one reason why our individual branches must maintain their quota of seamen’s articles each month. At the port of Halifax alone, since the out­ break of war, the Canadian Red Cross has supplied for Canadian sailors 199,- 779 articles (socks, sweaters, scarves, etc.) and for sailors in the British Navy who call at Halifax, 213,105 ar­ ticles, a total of 412,884 articles. This was made possible because our women all over Canada have responded so generously to the call of the Red Cross for knitted comforts. Let the good work continue. Special News For Knitters Will the knitters please note that turtle-neck sweaters must be cast off very loosely, using larger needles, or picking up more stitches, in order to have plenty of room for a man’s head to go through. The average man's head measures at least 23 inches round. Also, if anyone would prefer to have the grafting of the toes of socks done in the work room, just run a thread or safety pin through the stitches, leaving sufficient yarn to finish and bring them in, where they will be com­ pleted. W. C. T, U. HELD . ANNUAL MEETING Officers Were Elected For The En­ suing Year. The annual meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held at the Graham home on John Street with Mrs. S. Tindall in the chair. The meeting opened with singing of "Blest be the tie that binds”. Mrs. Kelly led in prayer and Mrs. Gowans gave the Scripture les­ son. She read the 4th chapter of Phil- ippians. She referred to this as being the "Peace chapter.” Miss Lorraine Carter sang a solo “I Shall Be Satis­ fied There”, after which Miss Mary Graham gave a reading entitled "Mor­ als and Religion in the Home" Prov. 26:6. The hymn "O God, our help in ages past” was sung and Mrs. Ball read a clipping. The Clip Sheet was given by Mrs. Tindall. (1) Flave we any unmistakable example of the harm caused by intoxication beverages in the army? In military life drinking is unpatriotic. Marshal Petain in his broadcast the middle of last August, said: "Alcoholism is destroying our race." A bill was passed for repres­ sion of alcohol. But alas, too late to save France. The drink habit of the French people was sapping the strength of the Army. (2) Have sim­ ilar warnings against the use of strong drink in the Canadian forces been heard? Major-General Crerar, Chief of the Canadian General Staff, has said “A man who is inclined to drink is un­ fitted for responsibilities.” (3) Would it be fair to put the ban on liquor in the army and not in civilian life? We need a sober army, but we need no less a sober people behind them if the war effort is to be sustained, and we have no right to ask of our enlisted men sacrifices that we are not willing to share. (4) Have we instances in Canada wher,e we see the menace of liquor in industry? The “Sydney Post Record” reported that the coal-mining industry of Cape Breton is having its industry cut down and its production cut down and its payroll needlessly re­ duced by absenteeism. It went on to say: “The percentage of absentees from sickness is trivial. The chief cause in altogether too many cases is by the excessive use of intoxicants af­ ter pay-day. The failure in some cas­ es of these men to report for work ne­ cessitates a close-down, and so the great majority of the force who are willing and anxious to carry on, are deprived of time and wages as long as as this senseless, discreditable epidemic of idleness continues.” The minutes of the last meeting were read and the treasurer’s report for the year given. This Meeting was of special interest' as it was the annual election of offic­ ers. Those elected to office were as follows: President'—Miss W. Barfoot. 1st Vice Pres.—Mrs. E. Loney. Sec.—Mrs. J. Kelly. Cor. Sec.— Miss R. Lewis. Treasurer—Miss R. Lewis. Asst. Treas.—Mrs. Ball. Evangelistic Com.—Mrs. Anderson, Miss Lewis, Mrs. Tiffin. Flower Com.—Mrs. E. Wilkinson, Miss lsard. Medal Contest Work—Mrs. Tindall and Mrs. Loney. Press Reports—Miss L. Carter and Mrs. Ball. Little White Ribboners Com.—Miss Bolt and Mrs, Gemmill. Travellers Aid Com.—Mrs. S. Tin­ dall and Mrs.' Cosens. Sunday School Work—-Mrs. J. And­ erson and Mrs. (McLaughlin. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Anderson and singing of “God Save the King.” Joins R.C.A.F. Another recent enlistment is that of Henry Bennett Finlay, of Wroxeter. NAVY LEAGUE TAG DAY SAT. MAY 31st Under the auspices of the Wingham Patriotic Association a tag day in aid of the work carried on by the Navy League will be held in Wingham on Saturday, May 31st, The public are requested to give their fullest support to this very worthy cause. The Navy League has found that the increased demands on their soc­ iety cannot be carried on with their us­ ual method of financing and they ate therefore holding the tag days across Canada to augment their dwindling funds. Help to help our merchant marines and other sailors who are so valiantly guarding our ocean lanes by giving generously, . 4 BANK NITE DRAW WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY NIGHT As Saturday Is A Public Holiday, Draw This Week Will Be Held On Friday Night $25.00 Will Be Drawn For As Saturday this week is a public holiday t>he stores of Wingham will be open Friday evening and the Bank Nite Draw will be held Friday even­ ing for this week only. Who’ will be the lucky winners this week? $10.00 for first prize; $5.00 for second prize, and ten $1,00 prizes will be drawn. Shop at the stores which display Bank Nite banners and be a cash prize win­ ners. Winners Last Week The Bank Nite winners last Satur­ day were:. 1st $10.00, Mrs. Robert Ross, R.R. No. o, Lucknow; 2nd, $5.00 Mrs. Frank Angus; $1.00 prize winners were; Mrs. Alvin Orvis, Mrs. J. H. Crawford, Mrs. P. D. King, Alex. Rob­ ertson, ,Vivian McLean, Ed. Cassidy, Bluevale, Mrs. George White, R.R. 4, Brussels. Must Claim Prize Night of Draw The holders of the numbers that are drawn must be present at the draw to win their prize or claim it at Mason’s -up to 12.00 midnight, Saturday night. The- lucky numbers will be posted on five bulletin boards along Main Street following the draw. Lucky Tickets With Every 25c For every 25c you spend at a Wing­ ham Bank Nite store you will receive a ticket. This ticket has two parts numbered alike.- If your number is drawn you will receive one of the cash awards. Remember, you keep one half of the ticket, the other half of your ticket you may deposit in the store where you make your purchase or any of the Bank Nite stores or in the box at the North door of the Town Hall prior to the draw. ANNUAL MEETING Wingham Patriotic Association To Meet June 6th The annual meeting of the Wing­ ham Patriotic Association will be held in the Council Chambers at 8 o’clock on the evening of Friday, June 6th. All members of the association are urged to be present as a review of the year’s activities will be given and officers named for the ensuing eyar. Show your interest by being present. Purchased House ^^Ir. Charles MicBurney has purchas­ ed the Haines property on the corner of Shuter and Alfred Streets from the town, wiho came into possession of it for non-payment of taxes. He is hav­ ing the building renovated and placed in a good state of repair. AIRPLANE CRASHED NEAR JAMESTOWN Pilot the Only Occupant, Escaped With Little Injury A 19-year-old St. Catharines youth had a very lucky escape on Tuesday morning when the plane he was fly­ ing crashed on the Seiling farm about 2% miles east of Jamestown. Despite the fact that the plane in its forced landing cut <?ff three trees and plow­ ed a furrow in the ground before it turned over, the pilot crawled out of the plane practically uninjured. He received cuts on his hands and wrists and a bump on the back of his neck but outside of a shaking up, got out without further injury. The plane in its descent cut three trees six inches in diameter like match-wood. One wing was torn off as was one, of the landing wheels and the cockpit cover was smashed to pieces. Other parts of the plane were damaged and the engine was filled with clay as it nosed into the ground. The plane came to rest completely upside-down. Before Tom McFarlane from the next farm could reach the plane the pilot had crawled from the wreck and was heading for the Seiling home. As an after-thought he went back to the plane and removed his maps and a few other things from the plane before go­ ing to the house, Henry Seiling also saw the blane fall and he rushed to give assistance. It is said the accident was caused by the pump failing to force gas from the reserve tank when the first tank be­ came empty. The pilot was on a solo flight from Camp Borden to Brantford and then back to Ins base. PRESENTATION TO DEPARTING COUPLE Mr. and Mrs. Barney Benninger Hon­ ored at Social Evening At a very pleasant social evening held in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, last week, Mr. and Mrs. Barney Ben­ ninger were honoured by church as­ sociates and friends. They have taken up residence in Dungannon where Mr. Benninger has secured a position. The evening was spent in cards, ten tables being present, Rev. Father Pa­ quette iand Mrs. Keiswater were the winners, and after the play at cards a presentation of a beautiful floor lamp was made by members of the parish,' the presentation and address being made by Ed. Rich and Mrs, William Forgie. Mr, and Mrs, Benninger were also the recipients of a table. This presentation was made by Mrs. W. T. Cruickshank and Mrs. H. Campbell read the address, Songs by Mary Louise and Jimmie Benninger were enjoyed: The following are the addresses: Mr, and Mrs. Benninger: It is with deep sorrow and regret the parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish have learned that you intend leaving -us. Your many years of resi­ dence in Wingham have won for you a host of friends. Your active 'co-op- eration in all parish work will be greatly missed. We feel certain that smiling disposition yoti both possess will soon win a host of friends in your new surroundings. We wish you ev­ ery success for the future. Dungannon will .gain what Wingham has lost. We ask you -as old friends to come back and visit us often. You may be sure you will find the word welcome over every door. We feel certain too that we -will always be welcome at your new home. We now ask you to accept this floor lamp as a token of appreciation for .all you have done; it is only a trifle -but it comes from the hearts of your old friends and will serve as a souvenir to remember them by. The best of friends must part, so to conclude this little address, we one and all say to you: Good-bye, good luck and God bless you. Signed by the Parishioners of Sacred Heart Church. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Benninger: When the members of your church planned this gathering to spend a pleasant evening with you they invit­ ed us to jointhem. We welcomed the invitation and came to wish you God­ speed and the enjoyment of good health and prosperity in your new home. You have always been good, true friends and neighbours, and we know that. the people of Dungannon will soon learn to appreciate what we re­ gret so much to lose. However, as you are not going so very far away, we hope often to see you in Wingham and you may be sure that as oppor­ tunity presents itself, we shall ‘drop in’ to sec you in Dungannon. Wc hope that this little gift will re­ mind yon of your friends and neigh­ bors in Wingham and convey to you our heartfelt good wishes. Signed by Friends and Neighbors. United Church Woman’s Association The monthly meeting of the Wo­ man’s Association of the United Church was held on Tuesday in the church with the president, Mrs. S. S. Campbell in the chair. The lesson was read by Mrs. Carter, followed by pray­ er by Mrs. Gemmill. The roll call was answered by verse on Friendship. Plans were completed for a tea to be held on June Sth In the Parsonage to which all are invited. Miss Dorothy Hamilton theii favored with a solo. Lunch was served at close of meeting. A SIX-YEAR-OLD ' LAD AS A BARBER “Shave and a hair-cut 10 cents" is an old saying but Jimmie Henderson put that one in the shade when he un­ dertook to give a hair trim to two of his pals, Teddy Kress and Wain Nichol. Jimmie is six years old but he felt after watching his father wield the clippers and scissors that he also could do a good job. He cut quite a swath across the heads of his chums before he was convinced that he need­ ed more practice before he could fol­ low in his Dad’s (Barber Bill) foot­ steps, The hair-do he performed we would not recommend after a close in­ spection, but one cannot say that Jim did hot try. Jimmie is somewhat dis­ gusted and says he does not think he will be a barber when he grows up. FARMERS’ MEETINGS IN THIS DISTRICT All Farmers Are Urged To Attend These Gatherings Under the auspices of the Agricul­ tural Committee of the Huron County Council meetings have been arranged throughout the county for. the purpose of organizing a non-political organiza­ tion to look after the farmers’ inter­ ests. Meetings in this district being held this week after the issuing of our pap­ er are: Turnberry Twp., Council Chambers, Wingham, May 21st; East Wawanosh, Foresters’ Hall, Belgrave, May 22nd; Howick, Township Hall, Gorrie, May 23rd. rAll meetings are at 8 p.m. Reeve Redmond, of East Wawanosh, has arranged a fine program in con­ nection with the meeting in Belgrave and it is anticipated that the hall will be taxed to capacity to accommodate the crowd. TRAFFIC OFFICER GIVES WARNING Those who drive cars with one head­ light or no tail light, are warned by Traffic Officer Norman Lever that they will receive a summons for this infraction of the traffic act. No warn­ ing will be given as the authorities are determined to stamp out this danger­ ous practice. All trucks must carry flares and any who do not will run foul of the law. A word to the wise should be sufficient. DISTRICT INSTITUTES TO HOLD MEETINGS The annual meetings of the East Huron and West Huron District Wo­ men’s Institute will be held shortly. The East Huron group will meet at Ethel on Thursday this week, May 22. The West Huron group will assemble in the Town Hall here on Wednesday next week, May 28th. Morning and afternoon sessions will be held by both Institutes. Kincardine Soldier Meets Death The death of Sgt.-Observer W. K. Clarke, of Kincardine, has been report­ ed as the result of a flying accident overseas. Underwent Operation Mr. Charles A. Roberts underwent an operation in a London Hospital on Wednesday last week. His condition, we 'understand, is satisfactory. Going To London Mr. Chris. Newman has accepted a position with, the Coleman Packing Co., Limited, London, and will take over his new duties Monday next. Red Cross Euchre and Dance A Red Cross Euchre and Dance will be held in Kirton’s School, 4th Con. of Turnberry, on Thursday night, May 22nd. Gents 25c; Ladies bring lunch, Won Quilt Miss Olive Casemore won the quilt draw on Friday night at the Lower Wingham Home and School Club. The proceeds are for patriotic pur­ poses. Named District Representative Miss Sara MacLean was chosen Dis­ trict Representative of the Owen Sound district of the Ontario Liberal Women's Association at the annual meeting at Toronto. To Attend Health Convention Dr. R. L. Stewart, Medical Officer of Health, will attend the annual meet­ ing of the Ontario Health Association which is being held Thursday and Fri­ day this week in Toronto. On Provincial W.M.S. Executive ^.Mrs. Kenneth MacLean, at the an- *h\ial meeting of the Women's Miss­ ionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, at Brockville, last week, was elected as Glad Tidings Secretary. Help A Worthy Cause British War Victims’ Fund — Come to Jamestown. Dance to the music of Orton Grain and his Gully Jumpers, Tuesday, May 27. Refreshments booth. Quilt to be sold by progressive auc­ tion. Admission 25c, children under 12, free. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Wright, Wrox­ eter, Ontario, announce the engage­ ment of their youngest daughter, Vera Elizabeth, to I^Cpl, Gordon Mellville Greig, Windsor, Ontario, son of the Tate Mr. and Mrs. James A. Greig, of Shallow Lake. The wedding to take place early in June. PLAN TO INVEST IN VICTORY LOAN BONDS Chairmen of Municipalities Named, As County Get Ready for Open­ ing Campaign. "Who Is Going To Win The War?” Wherever people go today, in this coqntry.of Ours and in many others, the opening for conversation has be­ come, not "Well, is it going to rain tomorrow,” but “Who is going to win the war?” Is the importance of this question, which is often readily asked and which is meant more to serve as a conversa­ tion opener than to obtain information, fully felt? Is it realized that now all men on this earth must choose between one side or the other and that no Canad­ ian will be able to avoid the penalty of economic and physical slavery which will be imposed upon us if we lose? Are there still people in this country who assume that this war can be won by letting the other man do it? Do we fully realize the horribleness of modern war, the horrors of being "blitzed”, and the many forms of tor­ ture which the people the Germans have conquered are enduring? We Canadians are very fortunate in­ deed that we live in a good country and it is comparatably easy to earn a comfortable living, but will it remain so? Unquestionably we are a great coun­ try and have the ability to overcome the German ideas and Nazi plans that are attempting to obtain 'control of this country and of the world. However, unless we make the tremendous effort so very necessary, the Germans can (Continued on Page Three) BATTERY NEEDS FIFTY RECRUITS Due to enlistments in the Active Service force and the moving away from here of several members, the 99th Wingham Battery, R.C.A., has room on their roll for about fifty men. This reserve unit carries on training Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Capt. R. S, Hetherington, the Com­ manding Officer, will gladly give any­ one information regarding enlistment in the Battery. Call at the Armouries Tuesday or Thursday evenings or ap­ ply there during any day. The call has -also gone out for re­ cruits for active service. 32,000 men are required at once and Military Dis­ trict No. 1, with headquarters at Lon­ don, has a quota of 3,000. Practically every type of recruit is required mech­ anics, drivers, clerks, etc. Information regarding enlistment in the Active Ser­ vice Force may be had at the local Armouries or any recruiting centre. MAILING LIST WAS CORRECTED The mailing list has been corrected up to and including Saturday, May 17. Please examine the label on your pap­ er and if there arc any errors or om­ issions please notify this office at once. If you find that you are in arrears an early settlement would be greatly ap­ preciated. MISSIONARY GROUP MET LAST WEEK St, Andrew’s W.M.S. Had Fine Meet­ ing. The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, was held last week. The president, Mrs. D. Rae, opened the meeting with pray­ er and the Scripture reading, the 53rd chapter of Isaiah, was taken by Mrs. T. C. King. Mrs. Id. C. MacLean gave the Glad Tidings prayer, and Miss M. Anderson the dedicatory prayer. The theme "The Need of Quiet Times” was taken by Mrs. P. D. King. Points brought out were, "Quiet times to be alone with God in the silence of mutual love.” "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and soul and strength was the hunger of a Father for the love of his child.” A paper on China was read by Miss A. McBurney, telling how God re­ deems and overrules evil and makes the wrath of matt praise him. This is a day of opportunity for forwarding Christian work. An account of the life and missionary work of John Blacky was given by Miss B. Graham. The meeting closed with the Lord’s Pray­ er.