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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-03-12, Page 1MODERATOR VISITS CANADA With Which Is Amalgamated The Currie Vidette and Wroxeter News, Subscriptions $3,00 Per Year WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 12th, 1942 Single Copies. Five Cents -PALS .ARE UNITED IN ENGLAND 'Wingham High School Churns Now In Same Unit: For many years Walt McKibbon, jr, and Wilf, Maa.dzean were pals and uhumsx always together. Now they are together again. W ell here is the story. During their high school days the above named two attended the same classes and were inseparable chums, All through these schools days they spent most of their. time_ together, same classes, same interests after school. They graduated at the. same time and both went to Londbn and -entered the medical course •at Western University. Here they spent seven years together and they also spent their vacation as interns in the same hospital, Brantford General. With their graduation class behind them they spent a few months together in hospital and then Doctor Walt came, to his home town to practice and Doc- tor Wilf. practiced in liagersville and then Brantford. The war came and they 'both decid- ed that they should do their part in this great drama, Walt. enlisted with the 24th Field Ambulance and spent some time in Listowel, ValCartier, -Camp Borden and Debert prior to go- ing overseas. Wilf. had joined another :unit and after serving in several parts of Canada went across the pond. A' peculiar thing-4s that they were in the -same convoy but did not know it. Af- ter arriving in England they got in touch with one another and Wilf., Who vas not attached to any particular -unit, applied for a transfer to the 24th Field Ambulance that they may serve together. The transfer came through recently and now these soldiers who spent so much -of their lives together .are re-united. both Captains in this medical unit. NOTICE All licenses issued by the Town of Wingham are due March 1st, 1942. Citizens please govern themselves accordingly. " GEORGE ALLEN, -Chief of Police. Training at Welesley Hospital Miss Mary Elizabeth McKibbon left on Monday morning for Toronto where 'she will enter Welesley Hos- pital as a nurse-in-training. Veteran Forest Editor Dies Henry John Pettypiece, 86, publish- er of the Forest Free Press died on -Monday. He. had been an invalid for six year. For 63 years he °had been in the printing and publishing bus- iness. He has been connected with the Free Press since 1883, five years as a partner' and since.1888 as sole pub- lisher. He served as Liberal M.L.A. from 1898 to 1902. As mayor and councillor he took active interest in his town and was president of the Canadian Press Association in 1903, PLEBISCITE VOTE MONDAY, APRIL 27 Soldiers May Vote Anytime April! 16 to 25 Canadians will decide on April 27 whether; or not the Government should be released from past commitments against conscription for overseas set-V- ice, the House of Commons was in- formed. Soldiers, serving in Canada or overseas,.will vote any time between April 16 and April 25, excluding Sun- -day, April 19. State Secretary McLarty made the announcement in the Commons when he tabled an order-in-council passed under the Plebiscite Act and the proc- lamation fixing the date for voting. The early date came as a surprise because until now it had been in- dicated a date early in May was prob. ably the earliest the vote could be ex- pected, Announcement of the April 27 date gave rise to the possibility the House might continue the Easter adjourn- ment until after the plebiscite. Easter this year falls on April 5 and Premier King has said there will be an ad- journment of probably two weeks. The plebiscite was first announced Jan. 22 in the Speech from the Throne opening the new session. On Feb. 13 a resolution authorizing a plebiscite bill was introduced in the Commons by Mr. McLarty and six days later the House approved the plebiscite In ptiatiple it adopted the address in `reply to the Speech from the Trond 144 to 61. FORMER V.V.IN.4HAM Boy SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CRASH Mr, John Casemore . of town was called to Mt. Plesant, Mich.; early last weefc, owing to the serious condition of his grandson, Carl Clark, who was 'very seriously injured in a car accident the Saturday previous. A groUp of boys were on their way to a Winter Carnival at Graying, Mich., when about 1.50 miles out of Detroit a car turned into a lane-way directly in front of them, causing the collision, Only the first aid training of ,a Bell 'Tele- phone employee who was near-by could be credited with saving the boys' life, He was rushed to North- way Clinic, Mt. Plesant, where he now remains in a serious condition and where it was necessary to take 57 stitches. His jugular vein was badly cut and his right ear almost severed as well as several -other deep gashes. Carl' is well known in this district, having attended school here, as well as spending several vacations here, MIDGETS PASS OUT OF THE PICTURE Owen Sound Cresent Greys Won Round 31 r 9 The Midget Hockey team can put their togs away in the moth balls for, another year. On Friday night at Owen Sound the Cresent Greys were on the long end of an 18-5 score win- ning the home and home series 31-9. The lads from the northern port took the game here 13-4. The Greys were leading 6-0 at the end of the first per- iod and 16-2 at the end of the second. Wingham goals were scored by Ern- est, Hilbert, Bell, Edgar and Temple- man. Bell and Templeman also got assists. As a comment on Producing players for future years one cannot help but look our midget team over and come to the conclusion that they should not have gone down to by -such a big score to the Greys. Our lads will never develop as they shotild unless they are given the opportunity of spading more practice time on the ice and also given proper coaching and supervision. This is what they are up against when they meet a team , such as Owen Sound. We understand that the kids from the harbour town practice daily. Our boys did far from that. There is another year or years coming, and every effort should be made to put these kids on the ice at every oppor- tunity and if the opportunities do not come often enough they should be ar- ringed. The line-ups: Wine -lath: Goal, McLeod; defence, Lockridge, Edgar; centre, Hilbert; wings, Bell, Terhpleman; alternates, Lloyd, Ernest, Yeoman, Hoffman, Gardner, Walker, Tucker, Owen Sound: Goal, Neath; defence, Wootton, McLernon; centre, Bishop wings, Jordan, Cameron; alternates,' Wise, McCutcheon, York, McWhirter, Douglas, Wainwright, Henry (sub goal). Referee: Russ. Little oI Owen Sound, Euchre Friday in Lower Wingham The Ladies Sewing Circle will hold a euchre in the Lower Wingham School at 8,15 p.m, sharp, Friday, March 13. Good prizes. Lunch. Draw on quilt, All welcome. Silver collec- tion. Won ,Quilt Draw The Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion held a most successful ]allies bingo in the armouries on Friday evening, The attendance was exceptionally good. At this gathering a draw was made on a beautiful quilt which had been don- ated by Mrs. Herbert Campbell and on which the ladies had been selling tickets, The holder of the lucky ticket was Miss Anna Forgie, Anmial Federation Meeting Next Week The annual meeting of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture will be held in the King Edward Hotel, Toronto, March 17, 18, The special speaker at the banquet Tuesday will be the Hon, J. Elsley, Federal Minister of Fin- ance. On Tuesday afternoon Mr. George Ames, Editor of the Bow-. manville Statesman, will speak on "The Weekly Newspapers and their connection with the Problems of Agriculture and the Relationship of Agriculture Organizations," On Wed- nesday morning R. j. Scott, Beigrave, President of the United Farmers Co- Operative will have at his subject, "Need for Orgaidzation." PRESBYTERY TO HOLD SPECIAL SERVICES Maitland Presbytery Recommend Rev, K. MacLean as Moderator .of Synod At a meeting of Maitland. Presby- tery held in Brussels las): week a re- quest was made to the Mission Board for $200 in aid of the stipend for the Kinlough and South Kinloss churches, During the past year much evork has been done on the joining of Hur- on and Maitland Presbyteries and this matter was discussed at this meeting. As the union of the to Pres- byteries could not be effected this coming assembly it was decided to leave the matter over until the 1943 meeting ,of the assembly. Special services were planned by the Committee on Evangelism, Church Life and Work which will be held in tour centres through. the Presbytery as fellows: Brussels, March 29, Wing- ham, March 30, Lucknow, March 31, Kincardine, April 1, These meetings will take the form of rallies and the members -of the various communities are requested to attend the nearest point where the meetings are being held. An effort is being made to se- cure prominent church speakers. The Presbytery nominated for Mod- erator of the General Assembly Pro. Daniel J. Fraser, M.A„ D,D., L.L.D., of the Montreal Presbyterian College. The assembly will be held in Montreal in June and at the same time the Montreal Presbyterian College will celebrate its 75th anniversary. Rev. Kenneth MacLean and Rev. F. G. Fowler of this Presbytery are gradu- ates of this college. Commissioner named to the General Assembly were Rev. Samuel Kerr, of Brussels, Rev. C. H. MacDonald of Lucknow, Elder D. A. MacDonald of Ashfield and an Elder from Bluevale and Eadies. Rev. Kenneth MacLean, St. And- rew's Church, Wingham, was recom- mended for the Moderatorship of the Synod of Hamilton and London, which will convene -in Knox Church, Wood- stock in April. Rev: J. E. Taylor of Cranbrook re- ported on remits. The Presbytery -de- cided to set apart space at the next meeting which will be held in Ash- field, the 2nd Tuesday in ,May to con- sider the sustentation plan of support= ing the ministry. • Church members will be reminded at least once a year that they should support the Presbyterian Record, the official church paper, WON BONSPEIL .AT BELMORE A Wingham rink Jack Raby, Ed. Nash, Jim Carr, and Donald Rae, skip carried off the honours at the bonspeil held at Belmore on 'Wednes- day last week. They had a score of three wins and a plus of 16. Twelve rinks took part. Clark Renwick's Bel- more rink were second. . 6th Line Euchre Held , There was a progressive euchre party at Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Taylor's of the 6th line of Turnberry, Friday evening, There was a large crowd and everyone enjoyed an evening of fun. High honours went to Miss Irene Taylor for the ladies, and Leslie Bolt, for the men. Consolation prizes were awarded to Mrs. J,, Fitch for the lad- ies, and Bill Tinim, for the men. Af- ter this, a lovely lunch was served. B. Y. W. M. C. The Baptist Young Women's Mis- sion Circle met at the home of Mrs, Frank Collar on Thursday evening, with sixteen present. The meeting opened with the singing of the hymn "Resting in the Everlasting Arms" and prayer by Miss Ida Kelly. A chapter from the study book, "The Splendour of God" was read by Miss Marjorie Falconer, ,Miss Rosetta Dennis told of the work at Vuyyura and -of the New Girls' School there. All joined in singing "When We Walk With the Lord" which was fol.. lowed by the leading of 1 Cur. 13: 1-13 by Miss Lois Kelly, Mrs. Collar gave the comments on this scripture pas.sage. Others taking part in the de- votionals were, Misses Rosetta Dennis and Agnes Patterson. The topic for the evening was given by Miss Shipley MacLean who told of the work at Chicacole, The meeting closed with the singing of 'a hymn eta prayer by the presi- dent During the meeting sewing was also carried on, after which_ a social time was 'spent, VICTORY LOAN WENT OVER IN A BIG WAY Huron county Exceeded Objective By $257,100 Dominion. Total Is $959,900,000 Huron County did it again—went over- the top in the Second Victory Loan Campaign, The total subserip- tions were $2,182,100 or $257,100 over the objective of $1,925,00, All sub- scriptions are not yet in so that final figures will not be available until next week. The Dominion went over the top in a big style, The first objective was $600,000,000 and this was raised the last week of the campaign to $900,- 000,000 and this latter figure was ex- ceeded by $59,000,000. Truly a wond- erful showing. Wingham was given a big task our objective was $144,950 and appeared for a time as though we would not reach this figure. However, a final spurt put the thermometer at the Town Hall above the objective and as nearly as can be ascertained our subscriptions here total about $152,000. Seventeen of the Municipalities in the county are now over their objective and others will likely turn the trick, before the final figures are tabulated. The over objective municipalities are, Wingham, Howick, Morris, Brussels, West Wawanosh, Blyth, Hullett, Col- borne, Goderich Township, Goderich town, Hensall, ,Hay East, Clinton, Ashfield, Exeter, McKillop, Tucker- smith, Stanley. There is no doubt that this list will he larger with final re- turns. It is expected -that Turnberry and East Wawanosh will be two of them, Howick township is deserving of special mention, as their total now stands $162,500 while their objective was $98,500. PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCERT SOON Dates Set For March 19, 20 The annual Public School concert will be held in the Town Hall on the evenings of March 19 and 20. The students will present a Patriotic pag- eant "Cavalcade of Canada" and an exhibition of gymnastics will be given by a group of boys. The junior pupils will give an exhibition of games. An operette "The Saucy Halland- aise" will be a feature presented by the senior grades. This very popular entertainment will be awaited with interest by the parents and friends of the pupils. • "V" For Victory Mr. Cecil Cook brought into our office a piece of birch wood that has the "V" for Victory •esign for sure. It is a burl knot that forms a perfect V. Transferred to Toronto Mr. Ken. Johnson of the Dominion Bank staff has been transferred to the Davenport and Lawton branch, Tor- onto. He left on Tuesday to take over his new position. Ken is the son' of Mr. and Airs. Murray Johnson of town. We wish hint every succes on behalf of his many friends. Had Limb Amputated Mr. J. A, Johnson, editor of the Mildmay Gazette, underwent an oper- ation for the amputation of one of his legs below the knee in a Toronto hospital early last week, Mr, John- ston had been in Bruce County Hos- pital for a time undergoing treatment for a, diabetic condition, Mr. John- ston is well known in this district and his friends hope for his rapid recovery, HIGH SCHOOL LIT. WAS HELD FRIDAY Varied Program Was Presented The March meeting of the High School Literary Society was held Fri- day afternoon with Miss Ann Van- Wycle, vice-president in charge. The meeting opened with the singing of "0 Canada," Three selections were given, by a Stinkphoty orchestra which was composed -of Bill Beecroft, Geo. Johnson, Allen Williams, Clar- ence Hamilton, and Craig Armstrong. Jean Stewart sang "The White Cliffs of Dover" with Elaine Walsh as ac- companist. A quiz program was held with Bill Ileeeroft as master of cere- monies. The Journal was read by the ediior, George Lloyd. The eritict re- marks were given by Miss Wallace and the meeting concluded with the singing of God Save The King. Minister of Dunblane cathedral and moderator of the Church of Scotland, Rt. Rev. Dr. James Hutchinson Cock- burn, pictured in the 16th century MORRIS FEDERATION PLAN MORE MEETINGS 300 Survey Sheets Were Returned The Morris directors of the Feder- ation of Agriculture met in the town- ship hall last week, the various direc- tors returning the survey sheets. Three hundred sheets were returned and 72 new members received. It was decided to hold a public meeting in the township hall in the near future and it is hoped two' out- standing speakers will be present. One to speak on co-operation among cream drawers so that the cost of drawing cream may be cut and thus increase the price to the farmer. Further not- ice of this meeting will be given, Arrangements for a meeting in the north of the township was left to the directors in this section, Earl Hamil- ton, William Peacock, Wallace Agar, Lyle Hopper. ' I., MAILING LIST CORRECTED The mailing list has been corrected up to and including Saturday, March 7th. Will you kindly examine your label and notify this office if there have been any errors or othissions. If you -find that your label reads in ar- rears an early settlement would be greatly appreciated, • Were on Jury A few from this community were on the jury at Goderich last week that considered • the murder charge of James Flenniken who was convicted of manslaughter and was given two months in the reformatory. They were: Stewart Cowan of Town; Cecil B. Chamney, Belgrave; John Deans, of Turnberry; Thomas Foran, Belgrave; Albert j, Kelly, ,Morris; Ernest Hunt- er, Grey. • - RED CROSS NOTES The relief from bombing raids that Britain has recently enjoyed has rais- ed the question whether there is any further need for the work for the bombed victims. The question is not difficult to answer. Nearly two 'million children have been removed from their homes, another half .million have had their homes ,destroyed, Of this num- ber over three hundred thousand are orphans and many arc mutilated and disfigured. These children have to be clothed, and children quickly wear out and grow out of their clothes. Wing- ham Red Cross has accepted a large quota of children's clothing, sewers are needed for this work. The rooms are open every Tuesday and Thursday, will you help? Knitters, please note that anything that is ribbed must not be pressed, tops of socks, bottoms of sweaters, etc.. Press tile plain part but not the ribbing. garb which he wears at all times, is visiting Canada, In Ottawa he was the guest of their excellencies, the Earl of Athlone and Princess Alice and Prime Minister King. LOAN CERTIFICATES ' WERE PRESENTED Factory Employees Receive Awards For Exceeding Quotas At the Lyceum Theatre on Friday night representatives of three local factories were presented with Honour Certificates in connection with the Second Victory Loan drive. Mayor J. H, Crawford congratulated the factor- ies on their wonderful showing and stated that Huron County placed sixth in this branch of Victory Loan work. The presentation was made. by Rev. W. A. Beecroft who was a member of the County Employees Committee for the Loan drive. Mr. Beecroft was very active in the cause and it was greatly due to his efforts that the work in the factories was so successful. Dave Benedict received the certif- icate for Fry and Blackhall; Harry Merkley for C, Lloyd and Son; James Sell for tlie Western Foundry Comp- any. The certificates were awarded to the employees of the factories who over subscribed their quota in the Second' Victory Lealca7paign. New Bandmaster Mr. 'Geo. J. Wright, who was band- master here twenty years ago, has again been appointed to this position. On Friday night at practice the mem- bers will hold their annual election. Arrived In England . Mr, and Mrs. J. W. MeKibbon re- ceived a cable Wednesdae' morning that their son L,A,C. Charles Mc- Kibbon had arrived safely in England. The arrival of the convoy was an- nounced Tuesday noon, Winners at Oddfellows Euchre Despite the wild storm Monday night thirteen tables took part in the Oddfellows euchre on Monday even- ing. The winners were: Ladles—Mrs. A, Hingston, Mrs, Gordon Gannett; gents: Tory Gregg and Gordon Mech- lin; consolation prizes, Mrs. C, Tofting and Carl Deans. MISSIONARY GROUP HAD FINE MEETING. United Church, W. M. S. Heard of 1111i$519n Progress The Woman's Missionary Society of Wingham United Church held their. March meeting on -Tuesday with Mrs. W. F..11urgemin presiding. The theme was, The Lord's Supper—the Coven- ant of our Faith," which was- led by Mrs. Burgman who also read the statement of Faith, The devotions were conducted by Mrs, Dark and Miss Bolt. In connection with the theme, Mrs. Laidlaw told the story of the Holy Grail and led the 'meet', log repeating the Apostles' Creed. Mrs, Stewart reviewed the study of present-day Chinese church, depicting la meeting of the Szechrian Synod of the Church of Christ in Cleina with I' ts fine personalities, Chinese- and. ICanadian, and telling of the amazing progress of the work of the churelL Mrs, Hiseler and Mrs, Lewis gave an appropriate duet. The subject of "Temperanee in all things at this time," was taken by Mrs. Tiffin. The president, Mrs. Field, call- ed attention to phamplets which had been sent by the wartime prices ,and. trade board for distribution. These dealt with the price ceiling as it ap- plies to the consumer and to women in particular. Arrangements were made to-Secure a special speaker for the Easter Thank-Ofef ring meeting. BRIDGE CLUB Club Donated $75.00 to the Red Cross Eight tables took part in the play at the Wingham Bridge Club Thurs- day evening at the, Masonic Hall. The winners were: North and South2--1st, Mrs. Art Wilson and Miss Margaret MacLean; 2nd, Ed, Snell and Gordon MacKay; 3rd. Mrs. Herbert Campbell and W. W. Armstrong; 4th, Mrs. Green and Jack Mason. East and West-1st, Mrs. A. E. VanStone and Mrs. Ross; 2nd, Miss C. Isbister and Mrs. 0. Colborne; 3rd, Mrs. A. R. DuVal and Mrs. W. H. French; 4th,, David Robb and Art Wilson. At this meeting the club voted $75,00 to the Wingham branch of the Red Cross. Last year the club gave the Red Cross $75.00 and held a special game the proceeds of which, $16.00, were for that purpose. Mrs, Piper In Hospital Mrs. S. Piper is very ill in Wingham General HOspital. Her many friends hope for a speedy recovery. I Red Cross Express Appreciation On Tuesday evening last week, the whole proceeds of the picture at the Lyceum Theatre was given by the- owner, Capt. W. J. Adams to the Wingham Red Cross. As the result of a ticket -selling campaign by the.; girls of the junior Red Cross, itioresi' than 500 tickets were sold which real- ized. over $1.50.00. The Red Cross ex= tends thanks to Capt. Adams for this generous gift. THE STORM MONDAY WAS AN OLD TIMER On Monday a storm that made vis- ibility almost nil at times tore across this section of Ontario, The wind in a wild fury lashed about piling the snow drifts in places -and sweeping clean other spots, After a, week of. mild weather with rain on Sunday the weather turned colder and the wind velocity was very great and the bar- ometer took a dive to a new low level for the year. Monday morning, the United Farm- er trucks left here -as usual but turn- ed back due to the whirling snow which made travel unsafe, Mail coat- tiers could not complete their rounds. Many travellers worked their way through the storm but all remarked they did not want to repeat and when the sun came out Tuesday morning they were a happy lot, One salesman Went off', the road near the cemetery at Belgrave during Monday evening, and it took a wrecking truck two hours to get the car into Wingham. During Monday evening the wind seemed higher than ever and the snow was flying about in wild fashion. A week later than this -a year ago we had a theee day sterile that was terrific. We well remember it as it took us from Sunday evening until Wednesday evening to drive front Guelph to Wingham. Mere snow fell at that time disrupting traffic which was forced to a standstill, GaS Ration to be Reduced The Canadian Oil Controller some time ago announced the quantities which he thought would be available to consumers for pleasdre drtving for the three-month period commencing April 1st, 1942, 5 gallons per unit, The Oil Controller indicated that the an- nounced quantities, which were very, very reasonable, might have to be re- duced in the light of events transpir- ing between the date of his announce- ment and April 1st, -Since the an- nouncement the gasoline situation has become much more critical, and it is possible that the .:announced quantities. may have to be reduced. There will be a definite announcement by- the Oil Controller about this on or about the 1st of April, At present it is rum- ; mired the units will be changed to 4 gallons. • -