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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-11-20, Page 5Thursday, Nov. 20th, 1941 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES $1.59 $1.98 Smart Printed Woolette and Flannelette Pyjamas Lovely pyjamas in smart "Butcher Boy styles etc. Warm as toast, soft as kitten fur. You’ll sleep in healthful comfort even in frost­ iest nights. Made from thickly napped “Wool- ette” flannelette in gay, colourful printed des­ igns, collar, pockets, and neatly pleated top. Buttons down the front. ^Walker Stores, Limited "The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail Telephone 36 Wingham, Ont. LOCAL AND PERSONAL OBITUARY Hott of Hamilton. Ho is also survived by five sisters, Mrs. F. W^ Pattison and Mrs. J. Coulter of Port Elgin; Miss ’ Ellen Porter Frank Harvey, Birmingham, Mich., Mrs, Addie Brown, Brantford. Rev, Kenneth MacLean conducted the funeral service at the family resi­ dence, Concession 10, Turnberry, on Saturday afternoon. Burial took place in Wingham Cemetery. The pallbear­ ers were, Charles James, Robert John­ ston, Jack Johnston, Leslie Bryce, An­ drew Campbell and Wm. Jenkins. Toronto; Mrs. on > J. de- T. J, Hueksfep The death took place at Blyth Tuesday evening last week of T Huckster in his 83rd year. The parted man was one of the oldest resi­ dents of Blyth and had conducted a barber shop there for many years. He was a member of the United Church and was also instrumental in organiz ing Blyth’s first band, being an active member for many years, He is surviv­ ed by his wife, who was formerly Margaret Campbell of Wingham. The funeral was held Thursday with ser­ vice at the residence and a public ser­ vice in the United Church. DEMONSTRATION AT WOOSTOCK CENTRE WAS INTERESTING 300 From Military District No. 1 Spent A Day With The Soldiers Mr. Fred W. Spry spent last week in Toronto on .a business trip. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Roberts spent last week in Ottawa and Toronto. A. C. DeWitt Miller of the R. C. A, F., Ottawa, is home on 14 days leave. Mrs. R. S. McGee of Toronto, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hend­ erson. Mr. Wm. Chandler spent last week in Toronto visiting his daughter, Mrs. Robert Meads. . Mr. and Mrs. E. Robbins, Toronto, were guests over the week-end with Miss R. Taylor. , Mrs. A., J, Walker is visiting this week with her daughter, Mrs. Bruce Fox at Guelph. Mrs. George Spotton returned last week from a two weeks visit with her sisters at Toronto. A. C. Percy Biggs of Manning Pool, Toronto; spent the week-end with his patents, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Biggs. Mr. Ernest Carne of Hamilton also Miss Ruby Casemore, Wingham, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McNeil and Miss Olive Stapleton of St. Marys were Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs.' Henry Allen. Miss Isabel Habkirk spent a few days with her mother. She is in Tor­ onto this week taking her Registered Nurse examinations. Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Mrs, Elmer D, Bell, spent the week-end with their husbands, Captains Hether­ ington and Bell at Petawawa. Mrs. J. Webster left last week for Toronto after visiting for a week with her son Elwell and Mrs. Webster. Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor of Guelph who has been visiting at the same home for four months, has returned home. Misses Kay, Mildred and Thersa Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Wm. Dawson and Mr. Ed. Rich were in Guelph on Sun­ day. Mrs. M. Fitzpatrick, who had been visiting her sister, Mrs. A. Mc­ Kenzie, for a week, returned home, "home farm; Mailtand, 9th of Turn- with them. com- on at Turn- James Porter A life-long resident of this munity, James Porter, passed his sons home, concession 9, berry, Thursday, November 13, in his 70th year. He had been ill for some time and a week prior to his death, suffered a stroke. All his life he spent in .Turnberry except for two years that he resided in Wingham. He was born on the farm where the ‘funeral was held, Lot 21, Con. 10 and his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Porter were pioneers of the township taking up that property when it was yet bush. His wife, the. former Ida Florence Homuth, predeceased him in 1924. Active in municipal matters he served as councillor and reeve for several years.' Prior to the Province taking over what is now highway No. 4, he was in charge of the road work in the Turnberry section for a long time. Surviving are three sons and one daughter, Fred and Albert on the berry and Mrs. A. C. (Elizabeth) El- XOE=3OE=^ n o 5c to $1.00 Store o 11 o New Location (Formerly Ford Garage) n o & Satur., Nov. 22 o n o I This building has been completely remodelled into one of the largest and finest store in our chain. w The day was Thursday mornipg cleared after an start sb that even the did his part to make the 1 It will be a pleasure for you to shop in our new store with its large this store is such that all merchandise is well displayed for your approval. floor space. Electric Bulbs ...10c each The magnitude of o D o White Cups & Saucers 7c com. oD...... Envelopes, Blue lined or plain white ..... 2 pkgs, for 9c Ladies’ Celanese Hose, asst, colors and sizes ..... 29c [ Men's White Hndks.. 5c ea.Hot Water Bottles « . . 45c o D o It was a great priviledge to be one of the 300 from this Military -district to spend a day with the genltemen in battle dress at the Woodstock Train­ ing Centre, last and the early foggy Weatherman outing most pleasant. Four went from Wingham, Lt. Col. Geo, Howson, Capt. Rev. W. A. Beecroft, W. G. Hamilton and W. W. Armstrong.' This centre is an Advance Driving and Maintance School and the import­ ance of the army being properly equip­ ped and trained in a mechanized way was demonstrated throughout the busy day. We arrived in Woodstock about nine a.m. and were busy listening to lectures and watching demonstrations until after six in the evening. It is not my intention to give a de­ tailed account of the lectures as they were many, but I would like to give my readers some idea of the most important things stressed and also give some idea of the life of a present day soldier as compared with the days when we did our army stuff during the last war. { In this camp one gets the idea very quickly that speed is vital in this mod­ ern war in which we are now engaged, No doubt there will come a day when the infantry will play a most import­ ant part in the conflict, but even then they will be transported by speedy trucks. The artillery in the last war used strong big horses, but today, the Field Artillery tractors speed along at 45 miles per hour and they have the strength of very many horses. . • During the afternoon a practical demonstration proved most interest­ ing and instructive. After the dinner served in the men's mess, the chuck was good, we mounted trucks and were whisked to the training areas. There are three of them and we went to No. 3 first. Here truck drivers are given their elementary driving lessons and those who drive the "Jeeps” or field gun' tractors get their initial train­ ing. The ground here is not consider­ ed very rough. Bill and I had a ride in a Jeep and it rode surprisingly comfortable for the -ugly appearance it has. It went up and down a hill an seemingly impossible task with an ease that was surprising. The driver in­ formed us that it could pull a 7-ton load over the same ground. These vehicles are equipped with four wheel drives and with winches and other equipment so that if they become mir­ ed they catifpull themselves out by the use of ground anchors or by snubbing to some other object, -At training area No. 2, we saw these tractors, also trucks, motor Cycles and bren gun carriers doing the most difficult things on a terrain that resembled a old sattd pit, The drivers put their various machines over steep hills, up steep hills, through mud holes and around most difficult curves and they did it with an case that made one realize that this surely is a dif­ ferent tv-ar and that highly specialized training is very necessary. On the way to the next area we rode in a bren gun carrier. These awk­ ward looking gadgets are truly an amazing piece of machinery. They ; travel at good speed and their cater­ pillar traction takes them over almost any kind of ground or through light j bush. They waddle along but they -have heaps of power and when put to < it by a good driver can do the most, < difficult of tasks. At this’ last , training area the tractors and the carriers; i went through the river with the great-1 : est of ease and mud holes, that one would imagine would stop them in - their tracks, they went through with i only slight hesitation. 4 In comparing the present army set* < tip .with that of the last war, we would say without the slightest hesitationj that it is all in favour of the present1 day soldier, We ate in the men's mess. Our dinner was bean soup, a ground meat stew over a biscuit, po­ tatoes, turnip,’'-bread and butter, rais­ in square and tea. And it was good. The kitchen had the most modern ol equipment and the cooks were trained men that knew what they were about. The huts were airy and clean. The beds were of iron and had good springs. There was plenty of bedding. The wash rooms were equipped splendidly and the toilets were right up-to-date. In fact the sanitary ar­ rangements were all that could be desired. Our gentlemen in battle dress should be better for such very fine quarters, quarters that are better than most officers, had during the last fracas. They deserve it. Another item that was very fine was the splendid Salvation Army hut in connection with the camp. It was well equipped and we were informed much used by the men. These services such as the Salvation Army, the Legion, the Knights of Columbus, the Y. M, C. A. offer a great deal for the sol­ dier and do much to keep the morale of. our army at a good level. This camp is for the training of 1000 at a time and only one service hut is required. Various camps we were told have one■ of the services alotted to them and in very large camps more than one. There is no dublication as . these services work in close co-opera­ tion with the authorities. Before we close this article, we should speak, of the outfit that is given a soldier. Every unit is not equipped alike as the requirements are varied. But in ’ the large number we saw from a great many different units, we came to the conclusion that our boys are very well looked after in this respect. The medical service looks after the troops in a very efficient way, but of this we will tell more next week as we wish to give our readers some of what we heard in the lectures of which there were many. The most important probably was Col. Kippen's and that of Col. Mess as /their theme was "The Army Needs Men.” Attended Service At McIntosh Church Three members of the local Legion, D. Kennedy, President; C. R. Coultes, vice-president; and A, ,M. Forbes, sec­ retary, attended the annual Remem­ brance service in McIntosh Church, 3 miles east of Belmore, Sunday morn­ ing. The Howick Legion attended in a body and the Harriston Band led the parade. BORN COOPER — In Wingham General Hospital, on Thursday, November 13th, to L/Bdr. Harry Cooper (overseas) and Mrs. Cooper of Wingham, a daughter, Barbara Ann. - ---------------_____________t » « f * GORRIE Mr. and Mrs. Harold Robinson and little daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graham, Mrs. W. -E. Whitfield and baby son, spent Saturday with friends in Toronto. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Cathers were: iMr, and Mrs. S. .Squire, Lloyd, Eunice and Marjorie of Wil­ ton Grove, also Mr. and Mrs. Earl Squire and daughter Marion of Mitch­ ell. Mr. and Mrs. Riddell -and daughter of New Hamburg were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Milelr. Mr, and Mrs. Wilfred Henry and Mr. Geo. Iriwn of Wingham were Sunday guests of Mt. and Mrs. Jas. T. Shera. Mr. Bill Townsend, Toronto, spent the week-end at his home here. Miss Dorothy HeitlmiUer, Nurse-in training in General Hospital, Toronto, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. A, Helnmiller. Miss Bessie Wylie, Toronto, and Mr. Jas. B, Wylie of Leaside, spent the week-end with their mother, Mrs. John Wylie. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gowlett, Nor- een and Karen of London, were re­ cent guests Of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Hastfe. Mrs. Claire Farr and two sons of Agincourt, spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. A. L. Stephens and Mr. Stephens, Mrs. Wesley Underwood Under­ went a double operation in Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday morn­ ing and is making a satisfactory pro­ gress. Her many friends will hope for a quick recovery. Miss Lucille Underwood visited her friends Misses Annie and Helen An* ger in Fergus on Sunday. Miss Jennie Pierce of Fordwich, spent a few days this week the guest of Mrs. Neilsoh. Mr. and Mrs. Mctcatf of Paisley, visited their sisters, Misses Emily and Beatrice Potter one day last week, Miss Etta Burtts of McIntosh, spent a couple of days last week with her neicc, Miss J. Pearl Stihsoh. Pte, iCchhetlt Gallaway, London, spent the week-end at his home here, Mr. and Mrs. K. Hastie, Mr. Sandy Snug Comfettes and Vests I? Don’t shiver this winter , don’t sacrifice your trim figure either — just wear Comfettes and you can be snug without looking bul­ ky, even in a slim fitting* frock. These are made in our own factory, expertly tail ored in a waffle knit that clings smoothly to the lines of your figure. Tea- and white. # Comfettes only, waist-to-knee........... . . 29c each Comfettes and Vests to match ...............49c each Comfettes and Vests, part wool 59c each Comfettes and Vests, part wool .,,..........69c each Comfettes, over-the-knee, part wool .... 75c each 'Walker Stores, Limited “The Store Where Lower Prices Prevail” Telephone 36 Wingham, Ont. s Hastie and daughter Arlene, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Maguire in Clifford. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Inkster, Sud­ bury, Mrs. Bessie Dunbar of Sund- ridge were week-end guests of' Mr. and Mrs. F.-C. Taylor.- • > , Friends of Mrs. R. C. Copeland will be pleased to learn she is improving nicely and expects to be able to leave Victoria Hospital, London, some time during the week. Mr. Sandy Hastie and little dau­ ghter Arlene also mother, Mrs. Has­ tie of Toronto, spent the wedk-end with his brother, Mr. Kenneth Hastie. Mrs. Hastie remained for a longer visit. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King, son Earl also Mrs. Agnes Earls, spent Sunday with the latter’s daughter, Mrs. T. J, MacDonald and Mr. MacDonald at Molesworth. Bdr. W. E. Newton, Petawawa. and Mr. and tMrs. Carl Newton and sons, Toronto, spent the week-end with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. R, G. Newton. Mrs. Kenneth Hastie spent Monday with friends ih Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Keterborn and sons of Milverton, were Sunday guests with Mr, and Mrs. Cloyne Michel, On Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. I R. G. Newton entertained their friends | at a party in the township hall, and was in honour of their sons Sergt. W, O. Jack Newton and Bdr. William E. Newton of Petawawa. The evening was spent in dancing to the music supplied by the Gorrie Orchestra and social chat. * On Sunday McIntosh Church held its regular Memorial Service and for which Mr. H. Neil, decorated the church as usual. Several members of the Howick Legion as well as visiting members from Wingham, Teeswater and Flarriston were present. The lad­ ies of the congregation served the visiting members with lunch following the impressive service which many at­ tended. cussed and-whereas the children may- have to forego their usual treat, it is very likely the kiddies will get the free show. The meeting closed with the National Anthem, after which, l-unch was s.erVed. 95 Attend Quilting On Thursday afternoon last the ladies in this community turned out 95 strong to the township hall in answer to an appeal for quilters. The committee were ready with quilts and more quilts. They were set on the stage, the auditorium was full of quilts and more set up along the wall, ready to replace ones finished, then too, were the ones on the waiting list, and believe it or not, during the af­ ternoon and evening they turned otrft 25 quilts, with time out for a cup of? tea and lunch. And don’t think those', ladies didn’t enjoy the quilting. Talk, about your old tyme quilting bees,. Gorrie had one and what a success^ it was. The silver collection amounted! to $9.00 for the local Red Cross. The many friends of Mr. Bertram Ashton will regret learning he is in London undergoing treatment. We trust Bertram will soon ge hame again, and resume his teaching. ’ . .......... *HOWICK COUNCIL^ Institute Told of Camp Life zOn Wednesday the regular meeting of the Gorrie Women’s Institute met in the Orange Hall here, with a fair attendance. The program on Peace Education was in charge of the Peace convenor. iMrs. Burns Stewart very ably introduced the guest speaker, Miss Atchison of Moleswotth,' and whose subject was of the Camp Life with the soldiers as she found it in Curragh Camp in Ireland during the first world war, and how through the untiring efforts of Miss Sandes these camps were begun. Miss Atchison for a time was’attached to one also in Cork, where the first of its kind prov­ ed sov ery much worth while. Miss Atchison painted a most vivid pict­ ure of camp life, how they endeavour to make it a home life and Christian Influence their aim, In conclusion Miss Atchison spoke of such camps as these begining to make their ap­ pearance among the Army.Camps here in Canada, and what a benefit they can do. Current events were given by the convenor in keeping with the pro* gram. For the business period, the president, was in charge. The secre­ tary read the minutes which were ap­ proved as read. A report on the six boxes sent overseas to the boys from this community, and a list of the con­ tents mas bars, soap, washcloths, Santa Clan's day was dis* of each included, 1 lb. Christ* cake, cookies, gum, chocolate peanuts, tooth powder, cheese, tooth brush, handkerchiefs and Fordwich, November 5th, 1941 The Council met in the United Church Hall according to adjourn­ ment, the members were all present, the reeve, J. W. Gamble in the chair. Minutes to iast regular meeting were- read and on motion of Strong and Winter, were adopted. Moved by McCallum and Strong that the report of the School Attend­ ance Officer for the month of Sep­ tember, as read, be accepted and plac­ ed on file. Carried. Moved by Weir and Strong that the Clerk be hereby outhorized to prepare a Debenture Schedule to provide for that portion of the Assessment on M.unicipal Drain No, 15 which was. not paid in cash. Carried. Moved by Gamble and McCallums, that Council purchase two wreaths to- be used by Howick Legion at their annual Armistice Memorial Services., Carried. Moved by Strong and Weir that the road accounts as approved, be paid, . Carried. Moved by Winter and McCallum that the following accounts be paid. Carried. Isaac Gamble, part salary as clerk, $35.00; United Ch. Fordwich, rent of room, $1.50; R. H. McIntyre, salary as Weed Inspector, $34.50; Win. Mc­ Donald, repairs to sidewalk, Wroxeter,. $2.50; R. H. Carson and Son, supplies- for Twp. Hall, Gorrie, $3.1$; Norman Wade, Premium on Wroxeter Half, $20,00; David Robinson, servicing tsreet lights, Wroxeter, $78.00; Jack Mighton, trucking salvage, $55.00; County Treas., hospital expenses for C. Scvert, $14.85; H, B. Collins, ex­ penses etc, re Linn house, $6.75; How- tek Agr, Society, grant for 1941,, $150,00; Howick Agr. Society, grant to School Children, $11.00; T. A. Rob­ erts, supplies for Treas. Etc., $6.00;.- J, W. Gamble, two trips to interview? Lavis, $8.00; Relief, for Octobers $84.75. Moved by Weir and Winter- that this Council do now adjourn, to meet In the Township Hall, Wroxeter, on the Fifth day of December, of at the call of the Reeve, Carried. Isaac Gamble, Clerk,.