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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-04-23, Page 1'Red Cross Tea And Draw The Wingliam. Red Cross Society will hold a tea in the Council Chambers on Thursday afternoon, April 30th next week. All are invited -to attend: At this gathering the draw will be made for the Fox Fur and sthose selling tickets will please make -their returns prior to that date. Winners At Euchre Twenty-one tables took part in the splay at euchre held by the Ladies -Auxiliary to the Legion in the Arm- oury, Monday evening. The winners 'were: Ladies—Mrs. J. Lockridge and Mrs. B. Lott. Gentlemen—Bert Isard and Lieut. Harry Towne. The pro- ceeds of the euchre will be used- for /be Bombed Victims' Clothing Fund. Western Foundry Progress In an issue of the Brussels Post of October 1902, they carried in the Wingham news article which told esf the Western Foundry turning out twenty-four stoves in a week and the week previous to that 30. Today the Foundry can manufacture complete in a day as many stoves as took a week at that time. This change in ,production did pot take place quickly but has been developed gradually over the years. Col. Kippen A.A., A.Q.M.G. • Appointment of tCol. Kippen, M.C., to the post of assistaant adjutant and quartermaster- general -of Military District No. 1 was an- mouneed at district military head- -quarters, London. He thus becomes administrative head of M.D. No. 1. 'Col. ,Kippen, who has served as the representative of the district officer commanding M.D. 1 since July, 1940, succeeds Col. WIG,. Hagerty, who was -re cently.:command appointed to the ommand of No. 31 Reserve Infantry Brigade Group with headquarters in London. 'RESERVE 'ARMY REQUIRES MEN `Here. Is An Opportunity To Do Some Service Every effort is being 'made by the -authorities to increase enlistment in -the Reserve Forces of our country. An effort is being made to interest larger numbers in this class of train- lug that has taken such a hold on the people of the 13ritish Isles. The main idea is to have our citizens trained so that in case of necessity our shores could 'be effeetively defended. This no doubt will interest many in this district. gnd 99th Battery Needs Vett The followirrY '' classifications are acceptable for this type Of service, Single men ages 17 and 18 also ages 35 to 50; married men ages 30 to 50 also' Men of any age 17 to 50 whose category is not sufficient for active service but Who t'art pass the medical test at a lower category suitable for the reserve force. Col, Geo. Howson, officer command, lug the list Artillery Brigade, of Which the 99th is a part, bag annoutte,, ea that the brigade will go to camp at Carling Heights, London, August 23rd, to Sept. 5th, 314••,,,j1 With Which Is Aznalgarnate4The Carrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies Five Cents SUbscriptions $2,00 Per Year WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 23rd., 1942 HIGH SCHOOL LIT. 1 PLEBISCITE VOTE ARMY FIREFIGHTERS EASTER MEETING BANKER'S HOBBY. IS - AID TO WAR EFFORT' GOLF CLUB NAMED 1942' OFFICERS Meeting Was Held Friday Night. The annual meeting of the Golf Club, was held in the Council Chambers on Friday night when the following of- ficers were elected. President—W, H. French, 1st. Vice-Presidents— Roy Thomp- son, Teeswater. 2nd. Vice-President — Dr, V. John- ston, Lucknow. Secretary C, I3, McAvoy, Treasurer -- Miss Hattie Sutton. Chairman of Greens Corrimittee — Herbert Campbell. Chairman of House Committee John 3?. McKibben. Captain — C. H. McAveY• Vice-Captain — Omar Haselgrove, Ladies' Captain — Mrs. A. R, Du- Val. THIRD BRIDGE HAS ANOTHER ACCIDENT `sCar And' Truck Collided Or} Bridge South Of Town, Occupants Of Seth Vehicles Were Injured • The bridges south of town was the scene of another accident on Wednes- day morning last week, Accidents happen so frequently on, these bridges that people have come to expect them. This crash took place between a car driven by Jim Carr and a truck -driven by Jim Coultes of Belgrave. The car., was proceeding south and the truck north. They met on the bridge and both drivers received, injuries. Mr, Carr was cut on the forehead anchhad his leg injured but after treatment was about,. Mr, Coultes was cut on the hand and received several bruises. Jim Halliday, a passenger in the 'car was shaken up and was also slightly scut. The car and truck were both badly damaged in the forward part, The radiator, fenders and lights were cracked up and there may be more extensive damage discovered when 're- pairs get under way.` A chase the pig game was necessary after the crash as several hogs escaped from the truck and it took some time to get them gathered up. The bridge was also damaged, a section of the -railing being torn off. Mr. Frederick Massey of the Domin," iOn Bank Staff, Here, lttlanufactur, -ere Magneto And Ignition Parts. For English Planes ,in Canada . • Some months ago the Readers - Die zest contained an article that described hobbies which developed into useful and sometimes gainful work It was, a very interesting story but not one of the hobbies-enentioned made a bet- ter story than the one we are relating, In Wing-ham we have a than whose ,, hobby has developed until it plays a. part in our war effort, We speak of Mr. Frederick Massey, accountant of the Dominion Bank, Mr. Massey has not been a resident of Wingham for a great length of time coming here from Toronto less than a year ago. He probably is not as well known as Many in his position would be for since coming here his spare time is taken up in his machine shop. About twenty years ago, _in Eng-- teed, Ms. Massey started his hobby "Model Engineering". That is build- ing engines, locomotives, boats, -etc., to scale and so complete that they would operate in a similar manner to, full sized machines. To make a suc- cess of this hobby one has to have- a mechanical bent, much patience, a (Continued on page seven) MONDAY, APRIL 27 Your Duty As A Citizen Is To Vote. Your Duty A.s A Patriotic Citizen Is ',co. Vote. YES Here is the question that you are asked tp ansWer -on Monday next, April 27, "Are you in favour of re- leasing the government front an 0;111- gal:ion arising out-of any past com- mitments restricting the methods of raising men for military service?" Vote yes forgotal War and Victory. Hitler will be.4.reatly pleased if you put your X after "NO" and pleased too if you don't bother to vote, We all at home have been trying to. find a way to aid in the war effort. We have a wonderful, chance to show our sincerity in this matter by voting YES on the Fslebiscite Monday next, There is no excuse for not voting. The polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The leaders of every political party arid group are in favour of the Yes vote, We must do our part and have unity and greater strength throughout the Dominion by voting Yes. . Make it your 'job not only to go to the polls and site YES but see to it that your neighbours exercise this great privitedge of voting. The boys in the forces expect you to vote YES. Do not let them down. PRESENTATIONS To Meet the threat of Axis flame throwers the Canadian Army trains crews of fire fighters who will play an important role when 'Canada's sold- iers come to grips with the enemy. Here two fire fighters train a stream of water on a roaring bush fire. joins Fourth Division Lieut. Howard Bedford is spending 14 days furlough at home having at- tended military schools at Brockville and Kingston. On completion of his furlough he will report to the fourth division at Debert, N.S,, for duty. Visitors Son At Hong Kong Mr: Frank Spence, M.L.A., of Fort William and district and Mrs. Spence were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred, Spry. Mrs. Spence is a cousin of Mr. Spry. They were accompanied by Mrs. Frank Williams also of Fort William. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Spence, Capt. Spence, was with the Canadians at Hong Kong and they have had no word of him since the fall of that Island. Glee Club and Prophet's Address Feature Meeting • The Easter meeting of the High School Literary was held at the school on Friday, This meeting is usually held before the Easter holidays but this year to relieve the students of this extra work at examination time it. was decided to hold it following the holidays. A number of parents and other citizens were present, The program was presented by the Glee Club, The meeting, opened with the singing of "0 Canada" then the Glee Club took over, Their present- ations were as follows: Chorus, "Flow Gently Sweet Afton"; song,, Grace Hutchinson, "Boats 0 Mine"; saxa- phone solo, Bill Beecroft; "Hunting Song", Dorothy Hamilton and Glee Club; solo, Grace Parker, "Killarney"; trio, "Troika Bels", Elizabeth Hare, Marjorie French, Grace Hutchinson; trumpet solo, "Danny Boy", Allan Williams;. "Somewhere a Voice", Craig Armstrong; "A Capital Ship", Bill Beecroft and Glee Club; quartette, "'Oil in the Stilly Night", Jean Stewart, Elaine Walsh, Craig Armstrong, Allan William; chorus, "The Kangaroo and the Cockatoo". Capt. 'W. J. Adams, chairman of the High School Board, gave a brief ad- dress• in which he congratulated the students on their singing. The Proph- et's Address was given by Norman Munday and will be found on page two. The meeting closed with the National Anthem. During the evening a dance was held at the school. OPEN BRIDGE NIGHT THIS THURSDAY STAR MEMBERS. DO QUILTING Four Quilts Were Completed Bridge Club Holding Open Game In Aid Of The Red Cross The members of Huron Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star helclea quilt- ting party in the Oddfellows' Hall last week. About forty members were present and during the afternoon four quilts were. quilted for the Order of the Eastern Star Patriotic Association. A hot supper was served and was fol- lowed by the regular monthly meeting of the chapter. HONOURED AT A ,FAMILY PARTY On Sunday at the home of his cous- in, p Mrs. W. W. Gurney, a dinner was held in honour of F. 0. James Thomp- son, of Listowel, who has just return- ed from Overseas and who is to-day being married. A large number of relatives were present and Jim not only received a wonderful welcome back to Canada but was heartily con- gratulated on his approaching mar- riage. Many of Jim's friends here took the opportunity While he was in town to have a talk with him. On Thursday evening this week the Wingham Bridge Club are holding an open night and extend a cordial in- vitation to all bridge players to take part .in the game. The .proceeds -will be donated to the Wingham Red Cross Society, Play will take place in the Masonic Hall. Six and a half tables were in attend- ance at the weekly game last Thurs.! day evening and the results were as fo?lows: North and South — 1st,, Mrs. D. Lawrence and W. W. Arm- strong; 2nd., Mrs. Herbert Campbell and Mrs. A, R. DuVal; 3rd., Miss McCallum and H. L. Sherbondy; 4th., Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Porter. East and West — 1st., Mrs. Art Wilson arid W. H, French; 2nd., Mrs. 0. Col- borne and B. Bailey; 3rd., Miss Mary Johnston and Miss Margaret MacLean; 4th., Jack Mason and Gordon Mac- Kay. Creameries Open Saturday Nights The Holindale Creamery and United Farmers Co-Operative will be open Saturday evenings during the summer. Attended Ministerial Meeting Rev. W. A. Beecroft and Rev. E. 0. Gallagher attended the meeting of the Huron Ministerial Fellowship field in Clinton on Monday. Institute Annual April 24 The April tneeting of the Wingharn. Branch of the W. I. will be held in. the Council Chambers on Friday, April 24th, at 2.30 p.m. The motto of the meeting will be, To, the contented, even, poverty in joy. To the discontented even wealth is vexation. Roll Call—Payment of fees. Mrs. W. H. Fraser, will be in charge of the programme. Hostesses are Mrs. D. Hutcheson, Mrs, B. Wellwood, Mrs., F. McKenzie. This is the annual. meeting and election of officers and a good attendance is expected. Visitors are always welcome. FAMINE ON CREAM CANS REPORTED requested. If phone 34, The assistance will We Want The News Your co-operation is you have a news items Advance-Times. Your be greatly appreciated. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. A. Cosens is spending a week in London. Rev. F. W. Davies, of Atwood, is a visitor at St. Paul's Rectory. Cpl. Ralph Baird is visiting with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. George Baird, L.A,C, Gordon Leggett, Toronto, pent the weekend at his home here. ,Mrs, Mary Griffin reterned home Sunday after spending the winter in New York. Mrs. A. K. Jackson of Calgary is visiting with her sister, Mrs. (Dr.) R. L. Stewart. Mrs. G, W. Fairley, of Toronto, was a week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong. Cpl. Allan Small, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ed. Small. Mrs. R. Johnston, London, spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hopper. Mr. and Mrs. W. Doherty of Tor- onto, visited over the week-end with her mother,_ Mrs. M. Copeland. Charles Weliwood of the Ordnance Corp., was a week-end visitor with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Weliwood. Lieut, Harry Towne, who has been stationed at Debert, N.S., is' spending a few days at his home here before reporting to London. Mr. and Mrs. Sven. Noren, who have been visiting Mr, and Mrs. Alex Robertson, have returned to their home in Allanwater„Ont. Mrs. W. Lethbridge and baby ,of Toronto, are visiting with her sister, Mrs. W. T. Booth this week. Mr.. Lethbridge spent the week-end here. Mr. and. Mrs. W, H. Haney return- ed on Tuesday from a weeks' visit in Toronto and Eastern Ontario. While away they attended the fiftieth wed- ding s anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Cummer of Pickering. Major R. S. Hetherington, Capt. Elmer D. Bell, Lieut. J. R. M. Spittal Lieut. James McKagtie, B.S.M. Bert Mitchell, Sgt. Frank Hopper, Cpl, Jim Lee, of the 99th Battery, Camp Bor- den, were home for the week-end. Attending Conference at London Mrs. E. 0. Gallagher is a delegate to, the Annual Conference of the W. A. of the Diocese of Huron, being held in London all this week. The School House of No. 2, Turn- berry, was the scene of a happy gath- ering on Friday evening last, 'when neighbours and,, friends met in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Kirton (nee Beryl Cunningham), who were recent- ly married, and presented them with a, miscellaneous shower ,and also in honour of Mrs. Laura Kirton, who is leaving the 4th line and will make her home in Bluevale. Dancing was enjoyed with Mrs. Stan Moffat, Harold Grant; Allan Griffith, also Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dett- mann supplying the music. Following the serving of refresh:, ments, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Kirton and Mrs. Laura Kirton were called for- ward and the following address was read by Jack McTavish: Dear Beryl and Eldon— We, your neighbours and friends have gathered tonight in honour of your recent marriage to extend our very best wishes for a long and hap- py married life. Eldon you have lived among us all your life. We have always admired your fine , qualities and rejoice with you in this happiest of life's adventur- es. We welcome your bride to our community. You are now together building a home, one of life's richtst blessings. We would like to share in that hap- piness and so ask you to accept these gifts assuring you both that they ex- press -our best wishes for health, .hap- piness and prosperitiy in the coming years. Signed on behalf of your neighbours and friends. * * Mrs. Eldred Nichol then read the following address to Mrs, Laura Kir- ton, Mrs.' Wm. Dettmann presenting a beautiful mirror Dear Mrs. Kirton— We can't let the opportunity pass by without expressing a few words of regret in having td lose you from our friendly manner has made you a community. Your kind words and friend of us all, What is our loss, Bluevale will again regain, Please accept this remembrance, not for what it is worth, but to remind you of the niany friends you have and shall con- Orme to have on the good old 4th line. Our gift is a trifle, Our wishes are not; lt's• given, just to tell you, We love you a Ion ,From all the ladies on the line. Mr, Kitten expressed appreciation on behalf of his mother, his wife and himself. Everyone sang "For They Are jolly Good Fellows," Enlisted In R. C. A. F. Mr. Barry McElroy 'Who has been employed at the Red Front Store for some time has enlisted with the band division of the R. C. A, F. sand is at present stationed at Manning Pool, Toronto, Mr. Jamie Sims of Blyth is assisting at the Red Front Store. Community Prayer Service To-night The weekly service of Intercession and Prayer for the community, will be held this week in St. Paul's Church at 8 p.m, This is the week of the Crusade of Youth ,in connection with the observance of St. George's Day. All young people are urged to be pres- ent. Scott Reid Joins R.C.A.F. On Monday Scott Reid left for Montreal to enter Manning Pool there. On completion of a month training, he will be posted for instruction in a radio course. Scott has had consider- able erperience with this type of work having been on the staff of CKNX for some time. Graduated As Officer Among those who recently gradu- ated front Canadian (Active) Army Officers' Centre at Gordon Head near Victoria, 13.C, was Lieut. N. Muir of Wingham. Mr. Muir was a visitor with' his sister, Mrs. Thomas Wallace of Tureberry for several days reports ing to London on Monday for duty. Fortner Wingham Man Heads Goderich Group "Former Winghamites arc taking a very active interest in the 'Goderich Board of Trade. At their recent an- nual meeting Frank J. Gillespie was named president, The retiring -presi- dent was also a former VVingham man, George W. Schaefer, who was presi- dent for three years,. With Insurance Company Miss June Irwin, who has been taking a secretarial course at Canada Business College, Toronto, is now in the office of The Manufacturers Life Assurance Company. A Sure Sign Of Spring During the past week here the daf- fodils have burst into bloom. To see this sure sign of Spring is certainly welcome. A trip through the woods reveals that the early wild flowers are getting ready to bloom and with a few real fine days some will be out. Attended Zone Meeting Mr, C. R. Coultes and Mr, A. 142. Forbes attended the Legion Zone rally which was held in Listowel ott SIM,- day. It was decided at this meeting that the annual Zone Drumhead serv- ice will be held in Wingham the sec- ond Sunday in September. Four Brothers Serving The latest recruit to be reported is James Prest, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Prest of Brussels. There are four boys in the Prest family and James enlisted at London, Ont., last week to make the fourth to serve in the force. The other three arc in the No Deliveries Under A Dollar A new regulation in regard to de- livery of merchandise has been issued by the Wartime Price and Trade Board. It prohibits the delivery of merchandise of which the value is under one dollar. It also stops the collection of returned goods or goods on approval: Special Services Next Sunday 'rite services in St, Paul's Church next Sunday will be dedicated to the Great Crusade of Youth, The Holy Coinmunion will .be celebrated ,at 8.-30. a.m., particularly for the young people of the parish, At eleven o'clock the service will be. in keeping with the theme of the day, with a special ad- dress for the young people. At 7.30 p.m., Rev. A. H. O'Neil 11.A,, B.D,, of Huron College will preach at the monthly 1'N:ten's Service, which is dedi- cated art this occasion particularly to the young men of St, Paul's. The hon. out roll of the men of the parish who have joined His Majesty's Forces, will Ire dedicated by the rector at this serv- ice, TOXOID CLINIC TUESDAY NEXT Dre R. L. StewaPt, Medical Officer of Health, has announced that a tox- oid clinic will be held at the Town Hall, here, on Tuesday afternoon next weak, April 28. The hours for the Clinic will be front 1,30 to 3 p.m. Parents or 'others who and presenting children for 'treatment kindly note the time, Pacific. Losses Make Farm Folk Liable To Fine Japanese successes in the southern Pacific have drastically curtailed sup- plies of tin, created a cream can fam- ine, and made certain common pract- ices on the farm and by creameries illegal and subject to heavy penalties. It is now illegal for anyone to re- tain a can belonging to any dairy manufacturer unless in regular use for the shipping of milk or cream. It is also an offence for any creamery to send out a can belonging to another creamery for the shipment of 'cream, to any other than the owner of the can. This makes it an offence to put any- thing save milk or cream into a can, and to hold a can for any purpose. In other words, if a person is found, with a cream can in his possession containing anything other that cream,. regardless of its condition, he is liable to a penalty of up to $50 for a first offence and up to $100 for subsequent ones with provision for imprisonment of not less than one month. Rusted can can be repaired and re. tinned, and made useful again. But the most important cans to be turned back are the new ones which will not require further use of valuable tin. Conditions 'in this respect are ser- ious. That is why the drastic regula,' boat was pasSed under the War Meas. tires Act, Anyone failing to support it to the- full is taking part it Japan's successful .economic warfare against us --- common patriotism and self-de- fence demands that the eats be got back to their proper places- .a.s prompt« 13, as possible. 4. Attended Radionic, Clinic Dr. J. A. Fox attended the Ontario Radionic Association Clinic which was held in Hamilton on Sunday. He was accompanied by his son Dr, Bruce Fox of Guelph. Has Toronto Position Mr, Edward Powell has accepted a secretarial end accounting position ,with the Acme 'Geer Co., Ltd., Toron- to, on his graduation from the Canada Business College, Toronto. Tennis Meeting To-night (Wednesday) A meeting of the Wingham Tennis Club will be held in the Council. Chambers at 8 O'clotk to-night (Wed- nesday) and all members and others interested, in tennis are • asked to be present. Price Btard Office At Owen Sound Receptly we have had several in- quiries as to which district Wingham is- in for Wartime and Price Board purposes. The sub-regional office is located in Owen Sound with Charles F. Cumming as local representative: Associated with him will be Bertram S. thetvin also of Owen Sound and George E. Reckin of Wiarton. The Owen Sound region includes Walker, ton, Hanover, Kincardine, Wingham, Wiarton, Durham, Chesley, Sorithanip. ton, Port *Elgin, Lucknow, Markdale, Teeswater, Paisley, Mildmay, . Dttn- dalk„ Myth, ilesherton, Tara, Nuns- tadt, Ripley, Clifford, Lions Head, Hepworth, Tiverton, as well as the City of Owen Sound. Purchased Bluevale Property Mr. Les. Greenaway 'has purchased a property from Mr, George Thomson at Bluevale and will move there in the near future. He has been living in Mr. George T. Robertson's apartment. Joins Ordnance Corp Mr. t1. D, Mac-William, Huron Mot- ors, has enlisted with the Royal Can- adian Ordnance Corp and will leave the middle of May for Brockville to attend an officers course. I4ir, M-at- Williams' business will be in charge of Mr, Ralph Josliug during hit ab- sence on service, District Representative Located Here Mr, Michael McPhail of Dublin who has been with the Stratford Division of the Mutual Life Assurance Comp- any has been appointed district repre- sentative with headquarters in Wings ham. He assumes the position Mr, W. T. Booth held with the company prior- to enlistment, Joins Local Business Firm Mr. Clifford Meehan of Dresden ar• rived in Wingharn on Tuesday and has entered the plumbing and tin- smithing business With his brother, Howard Meehan, We extend a wel- come 'to him, Mrs, Machat and their two children Will come to Wingham as soon as they procure a suitable residence,