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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-04-02, Page 1ertliCtz With Which Is Amalgamated The Carrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies. Five Cents Subscriptions $2,00 P WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 2.nd, 1942 [ACCEPTS POSITION WITH CBL TORONTO Harry J. Boyle Takes Over New Job Next Week INS'T'ITUTE HAD FINE MEETING Miss W. Douglas, Hospital Superin- tendent, Addressed The Institute EVENING AUXILIARY HAD MARCH MEETING Members ToSocial Evenings To Raise Funds The :March meeting'of the Evening Auxiliary took place at the home of Mrs, Win, Galbraith, It Janet Mur, ray 'had planned a particularly fine worship service, using as here 'theme "The Lord's Supper", Several of the members read passages to illustrate the meaning of tile Lord's Supper as a Covenant, as a Memorial, as a Sac- rament and as a Communion, pointing out that this sacrament was the high est privilege a - Christian could have. Very fitting indeed was the music Mrs. W. Currie offered, in the piano solo, The Palms, Miss Marion Situp- son had prepared chapter 5 of Serv- ing with the Sons of Shull, and suc- ceeded in making it exceptionally in- teresting and clear for' her listeners. The treasurer's report showed a. balance of $40.00 and therefore plans for raising money for the group al- location were discussed. Several sug- gestions were made, such as the pres- entation of a play or a large tea or individual teas but in the end it was decided that the popular social even- ings of last year would continue for the time being at any rate. ACCEPTED CALL TO - BAPTIST CHURCH Rev, John Lucas has been given unanimous call to the Wingham Bap- tist Church where he will commence his ministry May. SPECIAL SERVICE ON GOOD FRIDAY 1,001 And. District Ministers Co-Op. orating In 'Service At. St, Paul's Church Congratulations to Harry J. Boyle, on his new position,' farm commen- tator over CBL, Toronto. Harry will take over his new job on Monday next. Harry'. is no stranger in these parts as most of his life has been spent in this community. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W, A, Boyle, of St. Augus- tine he attended public school there. His next step in education was at Wingham High School. After gradu- ating here he attended St. Jerome College, Kitchener, He was with the London Free Press, then the Goder- ich Signal for a time, After a short period of free lancing he joined the staff of CKNX and was heard over this station for four and a half years: For the past year lie has been on the staff of the Stratford Beacon Herald. For some time we have carried a column, Phil Osifer of Lazy Meadows, written by him and we are pleased to state that we will continue to do so. We are sure we are .voicing the senti- ments of all in this community when we on their behalf extended the wish that he has the very best of luck, Mr. Lucas is at present studying Theology At McMaster University, Hamilton, and holds a pastorate at Humber Bay, Toronto, Mr. Lucas has been engaged in evangelistic work for several years and has held pastor- ates at Niagara Falls and Welland. Good Friday will be observed in St. ,'Paul's Church with The Three Hour Service Memorial of the Passion of Our Blessed Lord upon the Cross. The devotions will begin at 12 o'clock moon, continuing until 3 from the sixth to the ninth hour while "there -was darkness over all the Earth." The devotions will be conducted by -:-the rector of the Church and address- ses will be given based upon the seven Dries from the Cross, by the following •clergy. The first cry—Rev. Kenneth Mac- The second cry—Rev. John Pollock. The third cry—Rev. W, A. Bee- croft. The fourth cry — Rev. Campbell ',Tavener. The fifth, cry—Rev. P, H. Streeter. The sixth cry—Rev. R, N. Stewart. The seventh cry—adv. E. 0. Gal- lagher. The public is invited to attend the ;service, which will begin promptly at •noon. It will add to the quiet of the service, if persons entering and leav- ing •the Church will do so only during '-the singing of the hymns, JUNIOR RED CROSS HELD FINE DANCE HONKING GEESE HERALD SPRING $175.00 Raised For The Red Cross The geese are flying north. The middle of last week a few geese were' reported flying back north but over -the week-end ,many were sighted. With the arrival of the geese, the birds that spend the, summer here and the catching of muskrats also the boys -fishing suckers in•the river, one must be safe in saying that warmer weather -cannot be far away. PENNY BANK TOTAL SLIGHTLY DOWN For the period January and Feb- ruary the total amount on deposit -by Wingham Public School pupils was $1590.56 as compared with $1690.53 of the same time last year, a small de- crease. The percentage of pupils de- positing during this period was 65. 528 schools used this service and the total amount on deposit is $1,218,722.- 85 as compared with $1,042;622.00 a year ago. One of the most successful dances held here in sometime was the Junior Red Cross Dance at the Armouries on Thursday night. The attendance ex- ceeding all expectations and all report- ed a most enjoyable evening. The young ladies that staged this gala event are to be congratulated on their splendid effort which will net the Red Cross Society the tidy sum of $175.00. The Port Albert Air Force Orches- tra supplied the music and made a hit with the large number present. The prize for waltzing was wort by Mr. and Mrs. George Northwood. The decorations were a color scheme in Red and Blue and were very attrac- tive. , Flags and aeroplanes gave an added military touch to the decor- ations, The young ladies in charge wish to thank all those who made donations or assisted in any manner to make the dance so successful. MARCH DONATIONS TO THE RED CROSS The Following Donations Were Re- ceived By The Wingham Red Cross Society, During March Mrs. W, Lott, 2 quilt tops; High School, 1 pair bootees, 18 diapers; Mrs. A. Hardie, 1 quilt top and lin- ing; Mrs. Godkin, 1 quilt;sMis. Breck- enridge, 1 blanket; Mrs. W. J. Greer, 1 alghan; Mrs. Godkin Sr., 1 quilt top; Mrs. George Phippen, 1 quilt Mrs. E. A. VanStone, 1 afghan; Miss B. Bennett, 1 quilt; Mrs. W. W. Arm- strong, 1 afghan; Ladies' Guild of the Anglican 'Church, 1 quilt; Group of Workers on 4th. of Turnberry, 5 quilts, 5 pairs mitts, 1 sleeveless sweater, 1 apron, 6 dresses, 5 slips, 5 pairs panties, 1 Coat, 1 hat; Group of Workers on 9th. of Turnberry, 8 quilts, 1 large afghan; Women's Insti- tute, 10 quilts; Whitechnrch Unit, 20 quilts, 2 crib quilts Walker Stores, Buttons. Cash Donations Miss M. McCallum, $1.00; Mr. John Cruickshanks, $1.00; Bridge Club, $75.00; Captain W. 3. • Adams (pro- ceeds of Lyceum Theatre, March 3rd.) $157,60. NOTICE , Complaints have been received that robins 'are being killed by air guns, .street lights being fiFeit'af etc., with- 'in the Corporation of Wingham. It is hereby pointed out that (1) It is against the law for anyone under the age of fourteen to have any rifle or air gun, in his possession. (2) that it is against the law to discharge any firemarm or airgun within the Town limits. Any violation of the above will re- -suit in prosecution of the offender. GEO. ALLEN, Constable Wingham, Ontario. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER OBSERVED LIONS CLUB TO GO TO .HARRISTON Lions Clubs Aided Greatly The Waif's And Stray's :Society Of London. The Regular Lions Luncheon was held at the Queen's Coffee Shop last Friday evening, Lion George Norths wood led the singing and was assisted by a quartette composed of Lions Ronald Rae, Otto Gallagher, Harry Gibson and Wm. McCool, Tailtwist- er Gord. Buchanan inflicted penalties on several Lions who did not accur- ately describe their business when re- sponding to Roll Call, After Secretary Wilbur, Tit' fin read the minutes and some routine business was disposed of, Lion Jack Hanna, Chairman of the Membership*Commit- tee reported that Mr. Stan. Sibthorpe was a prospective candidate. As President Hal MacLean reported that Mr. Sibthorpe had already been acquainted with the objects and princ- iples of Lionism, he, asked for any objections from members. Lion Gord. Buchanan reported that .some objec- tion had been taken to Mr. Sibthorpe but as Lions themselves seemed to be implicated it was felt that these ob- jections should be overlooked. Lion Gord Buchanan reported rumors had reached him that Lion George North- wood kept his personal money in the Dominion Bank, that Lion Harry Gib- son did not use his own bread in his home and that Lion Jack Hanna bought his clothes in other than his own store! Even to-day it was not- iced that Mr. Sibthorpe was seen not cutting his own hair. The Lions ail agreed that these rumors be over- looked and after suitable ceremony Lion Sibthorpe wasN accepted as a full fledged Lion to the sound of tile Lions roar. The Secretary reported that a write up in the Star Weekly to come out on April 4th will describe the work of the Lions in England. $44316 had been raised by 91 Clubs and sent over to The Waifs' and Strays' Society in London. The next• meeting will be held in Harriston jointly with Arthur, Palmerston, Mount Forest and Har- riston Clubs. It was agreed that all members attend. The District Gov- ernor from Windsor will be present. Lion Harley Crawford had Miss Kay Fitzpatrick called in and addres- sed her and the Club. He told of her good service to the Lions in spite of the unruly conduct exhibited at times and presented her with a memento on behalf of the Lions in view of her ap- proaching marriage. The President. after some brief remarks reminded the Lions of the Harriston meeting arid , the closing song and Lions roar comp- leted the meeting. GOOD FRIDAY IS A HOLIDAY Stores Will Be Closed All That Day Dance Sunday Mid-Nite To Willis Tipping and his Cascade Rythm at the Royal-T, April 5th. Admission 50 cents, As Friday this week is Good Friday and a public holiday, the merchants of town will close their places of bus- iness all that dity. They 'will however, be open for business on Thursday evening, the evening prior to the holiday. Stores are open all day to-day (Wednesday), MILITARY D ISP LAY iHERE APRIL. 10th Citizens Invited To Visit The Arm- ouries And See What. A Soldier Wears; Eats, And Uses For Fighting • Citizens of "Western Ontario are going to have an opportunity to see the rations and clothing with which Canadian soldiers are supplied, the weapons with which they are armed and the type of training which they receive, when a unique display of mil- itary equipment is .shown in a large number of (owns in Military District No. 1 during the month of April. The exhibit will be on display in Wingham at the Armoury, on Friday, April 10th, from 1 to 9 p.m. All tits izens of the community including school Children are cordially invited to visit and inspect it. This 4 the same exhibit that was .shown earlier in the year in a number Of larger centres in Western Ontario and that attracted widespread atten- tion. It embraces seven separate dis- plays by various branches of the Army, each of which will be in charge of a carefully selected staff of army personnel who will gladly answer all questions. The exhibit is manned by a total staff of about 25, headed by Major T. George Tilly, District Re- cruiting Officer. During the day a motion picture will also be exhibited, showing the Canadian Army in train- ing both at home and in England, as well as actual war scenes taken in Various theatres of war. Both interesting and educational, the displays provide the civilian with a general knowledge of what a soldier uses in his 'war gear, what he eats, what he wears, what lie studies, what remuneration .he and his family re- ceive, what medical and dental care is given him and many other import- ant factss.-- For instance, the Army Service Corps has an exhibit of the food furnished to the soldier, together with a chart of the menu used in a military training centre over the _per- iod of a, week. The Royal Canadian --"Ordnance Corps will have on exhibit all the lat- est types of rifles, machine guns, mortors and anti-tank guns, as well as . a complete set of anti-gas equip- ment. A Vickers machine gun and one of the latest Bren guns are in- cluded in the display. Clothing and equipment used by a motorcycle troop, comprising fleece-lined overcoat of !heavy canvas, goggle-equipped helmet, trousers, tunic and leather gloves are also shown. The Army Medical Corps will show a complete hospital ward in charge of military nurses and orderlies, while the Army Dental Corps has a complete mobile dental unit .on exhibit. These will give the visitor an idea of the careful attention , paid by tile Army to the Soldiers health. Samples of wood and metal work done by men in the Canadian Army Trades Schools will give some comprehension of the scope of 165 trades taught in the Army. Of particular interest is a chart of the Army. Pay Corps, showing how pay allowances of the Canadian sold- ier compare with remuneration of men in civilian life. The Canadian Legion War Services booth shows the type of literature available for the Canad- ian troops, not only in Canada but overseas. it also demonstrates how Canadian soldiers are enabled to pur- Sue, their educational carrer in the Army, - Altogether the exhibit proves that Canada's armed forces are using the best of fighting equipment, wearing the finest clothing, eating substantial food, drawing pay and allowances which rate among the highest in the world's armies, and are being given the best care and attention possible to provide. Executive Of Student Council At a recent election at the Ontario \*ricultural College, Guelph, D. W. *Hoffman, son of Mrs. R. W. Hoffman, 'of town, was named a member of .the executive of the Students Administras .7tion Council. for. is this year's presi- dent of the third year class. BOWICK SALVAGE BUYS BREN GUN Bon. J. L. Ilsley Acknowledges This Donation *Throughout the British Empire on Sunday a national day of prayer was observed. Around the world people of the Empire gathered in their churches heeding the bidding of their King to observe this day of prayer,. The congregations here were large and prayers were offered for those who are taking up the fight in our behalf and also that right might win over the forces of evil that are array- ed against our christain ideals and teachings. McNaughton Back In England Lt.-Gen, A. G, L. McNaughton, fresh 'from conferences in Ottawa and Washington and an inspection of Canada's war industry, has arrived back in Britain aboard a troopship: With him were new thousands, of Can- adian fighting men, The commander of the Canadian Corps crossed the Atlantic with army and air force per- sonnel who swell the forces in the United Kingdom for whatever 1942 has to offer, Gen. ,McNaughton pre- dicted it would be "a big year," Curled At London Ed. Nash, Omar Haselgrove, Ed. Small, D. Rae, skip, took part in the City of London Bonspeil on Wednes- day last week. They lost both their gam es. Now A Major Congratulations to R. S. Hethering- ton, Commanding Officer of the 99th Battery, Camp Borden, on recently be- ing commissioned a major. Bob re- verted to the rank of captain when he enlisted for active service. At present he is 'confined to the hospital at Camp Borden with an attack of mumps. NOTE FOR RED CROSS WORKERS FORMER WARDEN TRAFFIC , HEAD- George Feagan Has This Big Job At. The International Plowing Match George Feagan is in charge of traf- fic at the International Plowing Match to be held in Huron County on October 13, 14, 15 and 1,6. That may sound like an easy job at first glance but don't let it fool you. The people who attend the match will come in thousands of cars. These cars must be parked neatly in vast parking lots where their owners can get out at any time during the day with as much ease as possible. In addition, the revenue from the sale of parking tickets is the only revenue during the match for the Huron Coun- ty Plowing Match committee, Traffic must be kept moving at a proper speed so as not to congest at any spot. It must also be kept moving to avoid the possibilities of accidents. In addition to that, traffic must be kept away from the tented city and reservations made for those cars own- ed by the ones who are in charge of the match as well as Use men who are working in the various exhibits. It all adds up to one of the hardest problems you could possibly imagine. Traffic police will be delegated from all Tarts of the province to assist in the work. - However the whole thing must be mapped out. Parking areas must be placed where they can be of the most service, George Feagan has some real prob- lems on his hands. George will look after them however, A dairy farmer who lives near the edge of Goderich, he is used to problems. To, keep a modern dairy herd in production anti to cope' with oho present day prob- lems which restrictions and subsidies and all the other matters present takes some level headed thinking. George is a man who believes in having a plan of action before he starts into a job. He was like that in the township council. I-Ic carried the same plan into the county council and the Warden's chair for the county of Huron, It won him a place on various committees and later he was appointed as inspector for the Hur .t) tt county home, Faced with the work of one of the most important committees of the whole Huron county plowing match executive, ha is quite calm about the whole timing. He finds no reason to get flustered, He doesn't about his own problems so why should he over the International? He knows that this year's International will be the best in the history of the Ontario Plow. ten's Association, and that he'll do his share towards making it such, In Hospital Rev. Frank Powell, of Toronto, son of Mr. T. K. Powell, of town, has been confined to hospital for the past two weeks. We are pleased to report that he is much improved and will leave the hospital this week. Jewel Presented At the March meeting of Forest Lodge, A.F. & A.M., in Wroxeter on Monday night, Rt. Wor, Bro. W. T. Brown of Pahnerston, presented a 50- year jewel to Rt. Wor. Bro. Tom Brown, a past district deputy of North Huron Masonic district, in the pres- ence of a good number' of visiting and local brethren, Gas Ration Now In Force Beginning Wednesday this week, no gasoline will be sold to motorists who have not secured ration cards and there are many in this district who have not to date, The forty mile speed limit is also in force. This is a war measure matted so as to ton- serge . gasoline and tires, This law will be strickly enforced we arc in- formed. Bride-to4)e ShoWered A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Miss Edith Finlay or: Monday evening in honour of Miss Katherine Fitzpatrick when a few of her friends presented her with many useful and lovely gifts. The address was read by Miss Shirley McLean. Miss Fitzpatrick 'expressed her appre- ciation of the kindness of her friends. A buffet luncheon was served by the hostesses Misses Edna Hogg and Edith Finley. LEGION BANQUET THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Rev. J. Maxwell Allan Will Be Guest Speaker Gave Address at Clinton . On Thursday afternoon Mrs, W. J. Henderson of town gave art interesting talk on Institute Work to the mem- bers of the Clinton Institute, BRIDGE CLUB Five tables took part in the play at the Wit:ghat:1 Bridge Club on Thin's- day evening, A Howell movement was used with the following results: 1st„ Mrs. Y, H. Crawford and Gord- on Mat."Kayl 2nd,, Art Wilson and W. French; 3rd., Mrs. Art Wilson and Bert Porter 4th., Mrs, George ROSS arid 1Vt, Bailey; Sth., Mrs. A. R. DuVal and George 5th., b. J. Robb and Jack Mason, Even if your life is an open book there are times when you should turn .over a new leaf, Work Room Closed Thursday. This Week A most interesting meeting of the Red Cross ladies was held in the work rooms on Thursday afternoon when Mr. Alex Manning, ,,of Belgrave, the delegate from Belgrave and Wingham to the Ontario Annual Red Cross Convention, gave her report. Tea was served and a social time enjoyed, Will the workers please note that the work rooms will be closed on Thursday this week but will be open on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons as usual next week and until further notite, A word for the knitters ,please note that anything that is ribbed must not be pressed, top of sick% bottoms of sweaters etc. Press the plain part but not the ribbing. Arrangements have now been comp- leted for the \rimy Banquet which will be held irn the armouries at 7 p,m,, on Thursday, April 9th, The Women's Institute will eater and an interesting program has been arranged. The special speaker will be tile Rev. 5. Maxwell Allan of the Legion Ex- ecutive staff. Mr. Allan is well known throughout the Dominion as a speaker and the Legion 'limbers here feel they are very fortunate in securing Mtn for this event. Tickets are being sold by Legion members. The regular meeting of the Wing- ham Branch of the Women's Institute, was held on Friday last, week in the Council Chambers, with the president, Mrs, W, J, Henderson presiding. The meeting opened with the singing of the -National Anthem -followed by re- peating the Lord's Prayer in unison. The annual election of officers will take place at the next meeting and it, was moved by Mrs.. Crawford and Mrs. Fraser, that we elect the officers by ballot. The District Annual is to be held on May 27th at Kintail, A collection of leather goods was received, Anyone having any old leather goods may leave them in the Red. Cross rooms in a cardboard car- ton .just inside the door. The leather is used to make liniings for the jer- kins for -the men on the. minesweepers. Mrs. J. H. Crawford was in charge of the program and she introduced Miss W. Douglas, superintendent of the local hospital, who gave a resume of the work in the hospital. Miss Douglas stated that supplies had in- creased and a new flood-light, which. was greatly needed had been installed in the' operating room. The speaker also said there was an urgent need for babies' blankets. A lovely solo was rendered by Mr's. W. A. Bee- croft, accompanied by Mrs. Hiseler. Mrs. J. H. Crawford then read an article telling of the improvement of nursing within the last 100 years, and Do and Dont's of nursing. A reading "What to Eat", by Mrs. A. Wilson was much appreciated. • Mrs. Hiseler accompanied by Mrs, Beecroft then favoured us with a lovely solo, "The Old Road." A paper on Health and Child Welfare was read by Mrs. W. S. Hall. It included, The people's health dept., warning, study to improve conditions. The Women's Institute are catering to a banquet for the Legion on April 9th., "Vimy Night" and committee's were appointed to look after the same. This. meeting was very well attend- ed, there being approximately 36 in attendance. The meeting closed with the singing of the Institute Ode, after which the hostesses served a dainty lunch and a social half hour was enjoyed. Hospital Auxiliary Meet Monday The regular monthly. meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the Wingham General Hospital, will be held in the Council Chambers on Monday after- noon, April 6th, at 3:45 Attending Regina Convention Mr. F. G. Todd of St. Helens left last week to attend the Dominion Aberdeen-Angus Association . conven- tion 'in Regina, He is one of the three directors that will represent Ont- ario and Eastern Canada. Visited Owen Sound Lodge On. Tuesday evening the third de- gree team of the local Othlfellow's lodge visited the Owen Sound lodge and exemplified this degree. There were sixteen candidates, one of which was from Wingham. Moved Here From Toronto We extend a hearty welcome to M1'`, and Mrs. Douglas Lawrence and baby of Toronto, who moved' to Wingham on Thursday last week, Mr, Lawrence is a salesman for the Western Foun- dry, They are residing on John Street. Stores Made More Modern Two local stores have had consider- able work done to the interior of the buildings recently. The Wilkinson Wallpaper Shop which is now located in the former Stedman Store was completely renovated and. is now one of the most modern wallpaper shops in Western Ontario. The front shop was so divided that the stock room is along side of the wallpaper show rooms, The curved portion of the dis- play sections give the store a modern appearance. The -color scheme is in pagtel shadeS.. The other Store to have an interior facing lifting job is the Dunlop Shoe Store. The fixtures were lowered and the .counter part of the fixtures re- moved giving the store a streamlined appearanee. The paint job is white and the store has ,a, brightness that is very pleasing. The shelving goes within a few Inches of the floor which Makes extra space for ttil5ek 40 that no ladders are required. The removal of the legde part of the fixtures gives the store more width of floor space. The following letter has been receiv- ed by Mr. 3. H. Wylie of Wroxeter, :secretary-treasurer, of the Howick :Braila, No. 307, Canadian Legion, The letter is self explanatory. Ottawa, 5th March, 1942. Dear Mr. Wylie:— Mr. Cardiff, M.P., has forwarded to sae your letter of February 18th en- -closing a marked cheque for $325,00, being the proceeds from the' sale of -salvage collected by Howick 13ranch No, 307 Canadian Legion, assisted by .the Municipal Council of Howick, to :be used for the purchase 'of a Bren .Gun, Let me say on behalf of myself and any colleagues in the Government of Canada that we all deeply appreciate -this very generous gift and sincerely thank all those `who contributed to- wards it. Like all such donations, the proceeds have been placed in the Consolidated 12.eventte Fund, out of which war -equipment of all kinds is purchased, ..and I will ask the Department of National Defence to have a Bren Gun •suitably inscribed. With renewed thanks, I am Yours very truly, 41. L.. ilsley" (Signed) 3, a Wylie, t • Setretary-T,reastiter, Rowick Prantli o. 807 -Canadian Legion, •Wroxetern Ontario,