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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-09-11, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The GorHe Vidette and Wroxeter News, * Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1941 ......-....■- .. .-...... . i Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year ORANGE MEMORIAL SERVICE WAS HELD Rev, E. O, Gallagher Gave the Address The annual Memorial Service for L, O, L. No. 794, Wingham, was held in the Wingham Cemetery, Sunday aftctrnoon. The service was conducted -by Rev. E. O, Gallagher, assisted by the brethern of'the Lodge, who .gath­ ered around the Memorial Plot. There was a splendid attendance, also visiting •members of the Association, and the .general public.. Immediate Past Master Bro. Chester Higgins, read the list of deceased brethern, 175 of whom are buried here. Wreaths were laid on the mound in memory, not only of breth­ ren of L, O. L. No. 794, but of the ■Orange Young Britons, and sisters of the Loyal True Blue Lodge now de­ ceased. The Memorial address was given by the Deputy Grand Chaplain of Ont­ ario West, Rev. E.~13. Gallaher, who pointed out that as we looked back, recollection becomes us, as we look downward decoration is our duty, as we look forward resolution claims us. “Before us”,' he said, “lie great vistas of new life, and a new world for hum­ anity, if we crush the tyrant now seek­ ing to destroy us.. The possibility of imprbvement in society rests with;, us. We are God’s men.” BRUCE PLOW MATCH DATE_ANNOUNCED Activities Of plowing associations in Bruce County are under way. A joint match for juniors, 19 years of age and under, is being held by the North and South Bruce Plowmen’s Association .at the farm of George Fawcett, of Tara, on “Wednesday this week, at which time the three-man team to re­ present Bruce County at the inter- •national match in Peterborough will be picked. For the first time, Kincardine town­ ship will be the locale of the South Bruce Plowmen’s Association match on October 21. Farms of Bert Mc- Lelland and Sam Bay, east of Bervie, have been selected as t\e site. Chimney Fire No damage resulted from the chim­ ney fire at the home of Mrs. Fred Newman, Saturday afternoon. The brigade were quickly on the job, but had very little to do. Cannot Go With 99th In the list of officers for the 99th Battery which is now being mobolized published last week we included the name of Capt. W. L, Kress. Capt. Kress did enlist but as his medical category was found to be lower than that necessary for active service he will not be on the «roster°of officers. Capt. Kress has been a keenly interest­ ed officer of the 99th for'the past three years and is greatly disappointed that he will not be able to carry on with. the battery now that they have been called. Hanover Wins Over Penetang .In the first game of the series with Penetang, Hanover ball club took the lads from the Shrine town into camp to the tune of 19-2. A number from here went to Hanover for the game and .were sadly disappointed not 'that Hanover won, but that it was so easy for them. Bob Groves again did he receiving for the Transports and gave a good account of himself. His broth­ er' Bill, who has been doing mound duty for Hanover did not get into the fray. Pin Thompson pitched for seven innings and then the Ellwood preacher was given a workout. DISTRICT MEN IN SERIOUS CRASH Accident Happened Near Chatham William Burton, ..aged 53 of Brus­ sels, died in Chathaha General Hospi­ tal, Saturday as a. result of burns about the head, face and arms by gasoline flames. Burton was the driver of a west­ bound car that skidded on the wet pavement on No. 2 highway, a mile east of Chatham, Friday. The car crashed into a pole. It is believed fumes from the gasoline spilled by the impact were ignited by the pipe bur­ ton was smoking, Alex Anderson, 53, Brussels, and Glen McKetcher, 14, Bluevale, Ont, were other occupants of the car. The former suffered burns fo one arm while the boy suffered a knee injury and slight burns. Anderson and McKerch- *er left the hosiptal Sunday night. WAWANOSH BARN BURNEDJTHURSDAY Bucket Brigade Saved The House A fire on Thursday afternoon com­ pletely destroyed a large barn on the farm of Ernest and Harold Gaunt, concession 12, West Wawanosh. Evi­ dently a spark from the tractor being used for chopping, ignited the nearby straw stack. So rapidly did the fire spread that the tractor was saved with difficulty. Besides the barn which con­ tained some 60 tons of hay and the season’s crop of 2,000 bushels of grain one calf burned and also the colony house, silo, pig pen, and hen house. The nearby house was saved by a bucket brigade. The loss is partially covered by insurance. While saving the tractor, Harold Gaunt had his face badly scorched and Frederick Webb, a neighbor who was helping, collapsed from over exertion and required med­ ical aid. RED, CROSS NEWS The Canadian Red Cross sends as­ sistance not only to the people of Britain, but to the thousands of people from othpr lands who- have found ref­ uge here. We have helped people from Belgium, Norway, Holland and a great many Czechs, who are forming fight­ ing units in England. Altogether, we have distributed 3,000,000 garments to the British and other people in Britain, and every garment bore a tag stating that it was the gift of the Canadian people through the Red Cross. This all means that our work must be kept up, the sewing and the knit­ ting. Your presence at the work room in Wingham every Tuesday and Thursday, will show your interest in this work of mercy. Another Shipment The Wingham Branch of the Can­ adian Red Cross has sent forward an­ other shipment.’Seamen’s supplies: 11 pr. mitts, 20 pr. long stockings, 40 pr._ sox, 5 scarves, 10 turtle-neck sweaters. Hospital supplies — 25 sheets, 5 bottle covers, 5 suits pyjam­ as, 115 handkerchiefs, Army and Air­ force supplies—38 pr. mitts, 7 turtle­ neck sweaters, 9 sleeveless sweaters, 25 pr. sox, 9 scarves. Civilian articles — 7 men’s shirts, 20 girls’ dresses, 7 pr. bloomers,. 7 baby jackets, 4 pr. girls’ pyjamas, 15 gowns, 5 pr. gloves, 10 pr. sockees, 4 wool' afghans, 3 quilts. Total value of material only $230.00. ■ Attended Orange Meeting Members of L.O.L. No. 794 attended the meeting of North Huron County L.O.L. held at Dungannon on Tues­ day evening of this week. I To Induct at Clintop. Rev. E. O; ^Gallagher will conduct the induction of Rev. G. W. Moore into the rectorship of St. Paul’s church at Clinton, on Wednesday evening. Nurses For South Africa Three district nurses are in the first 80 of 300 thdt will do service in South Africa. They are Ida Marie White, of Goderich; Edith Lovegrove and Alme Edith Patterson of Listowel. Engagement Announced ^Mr. and Mrs. Lyle 5. Hopper an­ nounce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Laura Frances to Lloyd George Alcock, only son of Mr. and Mrs. George Alcock, of Morris. The marriage to take place the latter part of September^ Ebenezer Anniversary Sunday Next Anniversary Services will be held in Ebenezer United Church on Sunday next, September 14th, at 11 a.m. and 7,30 pan. The speaker will be the Rfev. J. L. Foster of Wroxeter, and the choir of the Bluevale United Church will render special music for the oc­ casion. All are oordially invited to attend these services. Trousseau Tea ^ln honor of her daughter, Agnes, Mrs. Charles Swanson heldv.a trou'ss.eait tea Tuesday afternoon and evening) The home was attractively deocrated with autumn flowers and streamers. In the afternoon the, bride-to-be’s aunts, Mrs. H. Howell qf Toronto, and Mrs. T. Y. Smith of town, poured tea and.* in the evening Mrs. H, Cuming of Lucknow, and Mrs. Joe Kerr of town officiated, Jean Blair was a charming door girl in the afternoon as was Glor­ ia Swanson in the evening. Assisting to serve and with the, trousseau were Mrs. Wm. Brawley of Toronto, Mrs. W, Henry, Mrs. Gordon Gannett and Misses Dorothy Deans, Irene Ellacott, Yvonne McPherson, Marion Simpson and Zylda Steward of Lucknow. Re-Consecration ‘^eelt 4 25th ANNIVERSARY WAS CELEBRATED Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wellings Twenty- Five Years Married. The home of Mr. and Mrs. William Wellings, Lucknow Road, was the scene of an interesting event on Satur­ day afternoon, it being the celebration of the twenty-fifth year of their mar­ riage. Races, friendly, chat and other activities provided a very pleasant af­ ternoon. A charming part of the cel­ ebration was the arrival at the supper table of the bride of tyenty-five years ago dressed as she was for her wed­ ding with wedding gown and veil. The living room was a profusion of flow­ ers and the table was lovely with flowers, silver streamers and wedding (Cake. There were over forty guests present from Toronto, Guelph, Dun­ gannon, Bervie, Glamis, Riversdale, Teeswater and Blyth. They were the recipients of many fine presents am­ ong which were a number of new sil­ ver coins. Name Omitted In last week’s issue we regret very much that we omitted the name of Miss Velma Lennox from the list of teachers at the public school. Miss Lennox will teach grade 3. Bowled In .Globe Doubles Wingham bowling club was repre­ sented in the Globe doubles last week by Omar Haselgrove and Alex Craw­ ford. They won two games and lost their third, Howard Sherbondy bowled with W. McCoy of Lucknow. They' dropped their first game. A Walker­ ton pair, M. Pearson and L. McCon­ nell went through to the semi-finals. Presentation to Mr, Anderson After the morning service at St. George’s Anglican church on Sunday last, Mr. A. W. Anderton, who has been organist and choirmaster of the church for some years, was presented by the choir with a leather music case, with engraved initials, as a. fare­ well gift as he leaves to take a similar position at Wingham. The presenta­ tion was made by Miss Ann Wurtele. '—-Goderich Signal-Star. EDITORS TO FLY ACROSS ATLANTIC The members of the group who are to go to Britain this month as guests of the British Council for three weeks, have been announced. There are ten journalists and writers in the party and two clergymen, Hugh Templin of Fergus will represent the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association and will write a series of stories which will be published in this paper when' he returns. We are at present running a series of articles by Mr. Templin on the Common Wealth Ait Training. WHO WILL WIN THE BANK NITE PRIZES Buy at Wingham Bank Nite Stores and be a Cash Winner These are the lucky winners in the Wingham Bank Nite draw Saturday night last: $10.00, Mrs. Milford Fox­ ton; $1.00 winners^ Mrs. G. T. Greg­ ory, Cookstown; Mrs. T. Kew, Mrytle Fothergill, Mrytle Cathers of Wrox­ eter, Mrs. Thos. Kew, Gordon Hall of Bluevale, Mrs. Jack Reavie, Thos. Henderson, R. R. No. 4, Wingham, Walter Sellers, R. R. No. 4, Wingham. Be a winner, shop at Wingham Bank Nite Stores. ■' .. Be A Cash Winner. Each Saturday night the Wingham Bank Nite Club draw for $25.00 in cash prizes, $10.00 for the first prize; $5.00 for second prize, ctnd ten one dollar prizes.' To win one of these cash prizes shop at Wingham Bank Nite Stores where you received a tick­ et for every twenty-five cents you spend. Deposit one half your ticket in the box at the store where you ■make your purchase or at the town hall prior to the draw. The winning numbers are posted at convenient plac­ es about town and the winners must claim their prize by 12 midnight the day of the draw. Be a lucky cash win­ ner — Shop at Wingham Bank Nite Stores. LOCAL HORSES AGAIN WINNERS In addition to the prizes published last week, local horses won the follow­ ing at the Canadian National Exhib­ ition. In the style, speed and action class, Clayton Fryfogle won first place with Copeland, and Currie and Tervit came third with Lady Axworthy. In the 15.2 and over Currie and Tervit took two prizes being 2nd with Lady Axworthy and 4th with June Mc- Killop. Fire At Belgrave Mill When a belt slipped off a pulley at Alex Manning’s chopping mill at Bel­ grave on Saturday, friction sparks ig­ nited the pulley. Damage was confined to the pulley, however by prompt action of those at the milt. Woman Injured By Cow Mrs. Thomas Reed, of the 14th con­ cession of Greenock Township, near Pinkerton, suffered serioUs injuries when trampled by a cow, Mrs, Reed was in the act of opening the lane gate as her son was driving a cow through. The animal, fretting, it is bdlicved, over a new-born calf being brought in from the field on a stone­ boat, made for the woman, knocked her down, and stetpped on her chest. The animal also made for the young son, but he was able to escape it. She suffered serious chist injuries. HURON GIRLS DID WELL AT C. N.E. Bluevale Girls Came 1st and 2nd in K the Judgilng Each year representatives of* the various counties compete in the Home­ makers class at the Canadian National Exhibition. This year there were 35 counties represented and there were 200 competitors. Huron county had on its team Miss­ es Jean Elliott and Margaret Henning of Bluevale and Misses Margaret Scrimigeour and Wilma Watson of Blyth. >-•” > " ; • ■ : ' In the judging competition MisS El­ liott took first place and Miss Hen­ ning second. The classes they judged were “Being well dressed and well groomed” and “Meats on thecmqnu”. The other two girls took 7th prizes in the Demonstration of “Cottons may be smart.” On Thursday afernoon last, Miss Elliott represented Western Ontario on Don. Fairbairn's program over C. B. L. Loretta Quinn of Prescott spoke for Eastern Ontario. Bingo Thursday Evening In the Sacred Heart Parish Hall. Chickens J’or special prizes. Admis­ sion 25c. Mrs; W. J. Henderson Addresses Institutes On Thursday afternoon at Goderich Mrs. W. J. Henderson, president of the West Huron Women’s Institute addressed a joint meeting of the God­ erich and Auburn branches. I Showered With Linen The home of Mrs. T. W. Platt was the scene of a happy gathering On Monday evening when she was hostess to about twenty friends of Nfiss Hilda Stainton, who presented her with a shower of many beautiful linen artic­ les. The house was gaily decorated in a color scheme of pink and white with a specially decorated chair for the g-Uest of honor. Cards and other gam­ es were enjoyed after which a dainty luncheon was served and many good wishes extended 'to the intended bride and a very pleasant time enjoyed by all present. DECORATE HOMES AND FLY FLAGS As part of the observation of Re- conseci’ation Week, citizens are asked by the National Committee to fly flags and decorate their homes and business premises from September 10 to 17, The second anniversary of Can­ ada’s entry into the war is being ob­ served throughout the Dominion to pay national honour to those who, on land, sea, and in the air are the de­ fenders of out* country and in proud memory of those valiant‘ hearts who have fallen for our common freedom. CHILD SMOTHERED IN BED CLOTHES Mrs. Raymond* Leddy Found her Baby Dead Agatha Helen Leddy, three-months- old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray­ mond Leddy, West Wawanosh, lost her life while taking her afternoon nap Wednesday when she was smothered in the bedclothes. The accident is be­ lieved to have occurred some time af­ ter one o'clock. The child was found dead, its face buried in the bedding, when Mrs. Led­ dy went into the bedroom to give the baby its afternoon feeding. The infant had been pi»t to bed some time after 11 o'clock, when it had last been fed. Between 11 o’clock and two o'clock, when the child was discovered, per­ sons had entered the child’s room twice to see if she were sleeping. Mrs. Leddy herself had made certain that the child was asleep about 12.30 o’clock. Later she sent her young son to see if his sister were all right. The child was pronounced dead due to accidental suffocation by Dr. Gal­ low, corner. No inquest was held. LEGION DRUMHEAD SERVICE SUNDAY Zone Parade and Service Will Be Held In Lucknow Rev. K. Hunter Palmer of Palm- ston will be the speaker at the annual parade and drumbhead service of Zone 10, Canadian Legion, which will be held at 3 p.m. in Lucknow on Sunday next. Wingham Legion will fall in at the Armouries at 1.45 p.m. as the parade will form up in Lucknow at 2.30 o’clock. The public are cordially invited to attend. . Patriotic Progressive Euchre Friday night, Septetmber 12th in 'Lower Wingham School. Admission 25c. Lunch served. Belgrave School Fair Sept. 22 The date for the Belgrave School Fair has been changed to Monday, September 22nd. This fair was orginal- ly scheduled for September 18th. Attended Postmaster’s Convention Postmaster Archie M. Peebles at­ tended the annual convention of the Ontario Postmasters’ Association which was held in Hamilton last week. Attending Business College (^^Three local girls left the first of the week to take a course at Shaw’s business college, Toronto. They are Irlma Harriston, Virginia Currie and Myrtle Fothergill.• Heads Bluewater Association Mr. G. L. Parsons of Goderich who was re-elected president of the Blue Water Highway Association at its an­ nual meeting at Wasaga Beach. Mr. Parsons has been keenly interested in the development and progress of the organization for some years, 'War Services Drive Next Spring Appeals of auxiliary service organ­ izations, including that of the Can­ adian Red Cross Society next spring, will ask for a total objective of be­ tween $17,000,000 and $20,000,000, Hon. J. T. Thorson, National War Services minister said 'in an address in Winnipeg. Lightning Entered Kitchen The electric storm that tore across this disrict Monday night did not do a great deal of damage, but at the home of Maitland Henry, East Wa­ wanosh, it followed pipes into the sum­ mer kitchen tearing paper off the wall and creating considerable noise. The family received quite a fright but no one was injured. Lieut Howard Bedford Enlists L2.K Thursday, Lieut Howard Bed­ ford left for Brookville where he will attend a three months course after which he will take further training in his work of signalling for four months at Barriefield.jWhat he does after that will be an ^assignment of which he has not been informed as yet Howard resigned from the 99th Battery some­ time ago to join the signalling unit and is hopeful that he will be attached to the 99th or the brigade of which they arc a part when he completes his present schedule.! Howard has been commercial head *oF CICNK for the past five yeats.'^We wish him best of luck. Home, to a small boy, is merely a filling station. SEPCIAL SERVICES HERE FOR WEEK • Reconsecration Services Are Being Held During, the week of Reconsecration, beginning September 10, marking the date of two years ago when Canada officially declared war upon Germany* services of Reconsecration will be held in Wingham. By Government Proclamation the people of Canada are called to reconsecrate themselves to this tremendous task of redeeming a world from godlessness. The people of Wingha mare called to join now in the great spiritual effort. Each afternoon from September 10 to September 17 except Saturday from 5 o’clock until 5.20, brief reconsecra- tion and intercession services will be held in St. Paul’s church. On Wednes­ day, September 10 at 8 p.m, a Recon- secration Service will be held in St Andrew’s Church, and on Wednesday, September 17, the closing day of the Reconsecration Week, a similar .serv­ ice will be held in the United Church at 8 p.m. Let all mem everywhere join to­ gether to lift up the hands of those who are planning, for those who are fighting for the dawn of a new day. The people of Canada are urged to join in this great Spiritual awakening to bring about a world in which they ' and their children may live together happily and well. TAG DAY FOR GREEK RELIEF. SEPT. 13th On Saturday this week you will be approached by taggers who are col­ lecting for the Greek War Reilief Fund. Many of these allies of ours are in very bad circumstances and the only relief from their unhappy posit­ ion is the generosity of those willing to assist them. . Under the auspices of the Wingham Patriotic Association the people of this- community will be given an oppor­ tunity to support this worthy couse. Your help is urgently needed. Please be as generous as possible. 3rd In 100 Yard Dash ^Douglas Waram who has been spending thet week-end at his home here received congratulations about town on his corning third in the 100 yard dash at the Canadian National Exhibition. DrOwilpig Accident at Grand Bend John Weitzel, 431year-old Hespeler baker, was drowned Sunday while swimniihg in Lake Huron between Grand Bend atid Oakwood. He was bathing with several companions when he suddenly disappeared. Some 15 or 20 minutes later the body was washed up on the beach at Grand Bend op­ posite the main street. He was out somewhat farther than other members of the party when he disappeared. » Bride-to-be Showered Decorated with summer and early1 autumn flowers the home of Miss Yvonne McPherson was a lovely sett­ ing for a shower held in honor of Miss Agnes Swanson on Friday evening. About fifty of Miss Swanson’s friends were present and presented her with a kitchen shower of white and black en­ amel. The shower table was a picture trimmed in a color scheme of pink and white. At the conclusion of the party, the hostesses, Miss McPherson, Mrs. Joe Kerr and Miss Marion Simp­ son, served dainty refreshments. DEMONSTRATION OF PLOWING PLANNED Mt. Norman McLeod, of Galt, Champ­ ion Plowman Will Coach The Agricultural officer has arrang­ ed plowing demonstrations in Huron County on the following dates and at the following places. September 11, Tuckersmith Town­ ship, on the farm of Matthew Haney, Lot 4, concession 2. SoDtcnibof 12 ColboniG ship, on the farm of Alex, Watson, concession 10. , September 13 — Hay Township, on the farm of Edmund Walper, Zurich. Also arrangements have been made for demonstrations on September 29 and 30 and October 1 and 2. All demonstrations commence at 10 a.m, Mr, Norman McLeod, of Galt, champion plowman, will be present to officiate as coach. All demonstrations will be under the supervision of J< Shearer, district agricultural represent­ ative.