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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-05-21, Page 1APPOINTED TO THE LOCAL S. A. STAFF Lieut. Violet E. Larder, a recent graduate -of the Salvation Army Train- ing School at Toronto, arrived in town, on Thursday to take over her duties with the Salvation Army here. Lieut. Larder is, the daughter of Mrs. A. Larder of Goderich, On behalf of the citizens of this community we extend. a hearty welcome. The Field Secretary of the W. C. T. U., Miss Duff of Toronto, made her annual calls in this county last week. She visited several of the schools, including Wing-ham High Sch000l and Public School. The staff and principal of the schools gave her a very friendly welcome, and her talks to the pupils on total abstinence and. the work of the W. C. T. U, were very interestinng. At the Young People's Service at the City Mission, Miss Duff, gave a very interesting and helpful message. She spoke particularly of the work among children of the schools and Sunday Schools. She said it was sur- prising how the young minds grasped the realiity of the curse of the liquor traffic. She reprimanded the carless- ness of the parents in keeping their children total abstainers. If we sing "0 Canada, we stand on guard for Thee." our first duty as guardians was, in till; particular place, At the regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. the annual election of officers took place: President, Miss W. Bar- foot; Vice-Pres., Mrs. (Rev.) Lucas; Secretary, Mrs. Frank Collar; Treas., Miss R, Lewis; Press Reporter, Lor- raine Carter. Wingham Lions Announce ,, The "Baby Frolic" (smaller but better than the Labor Day event) early in June — Wateh for , further information. Proceeds for Red Cross, MISSIONARY SENDS RADIO MESSAGE Radiogram Received Here From Miss C. Wellwood In China Mr, Bert Wellwood 'was delighted last week to- receive a radiogram from his sister, Miss Caroline Wellwood, Chengtu, China. Miss Wellwood has been due for retirement front her strenuous duties but is remaining on duty for the time being at least. Her message reads, "Well and working as usual. Received three letters from El- izabeth. I sent her four to New York, Hope they are forwarded. One to Margaret (in Hamilton) and one to you also." The letters sent to Miss Elitabeth Wellwood were received but so far the one to Hamilton and Wingham have not, The message was sent from XGOV of Chungkinc_,,, China, through Dr. Charles E. Stewart, 461 East Main St., Ventura, California, Mr, Stewart operates the official listening post for the Republic of China. No charge is made for this service but no replies can be sent in rettith. The message was sent from Chung, king on May 0, and after travelling across the continent by ordinary maii, reached Wingham, May 14, RED CROSS TO GIVE NURSING COURSE To Train Auxiliary Group Here In Horne Nursing And War Emergencies As soon as possible the Wingham Red Cross Society will hold a course of instruction in Home Nursing and War Emergencies. Local graduate nurses will give lectures and other in- structions. It is hoped that as many girls, young ladies or other who could spend the /time will register. Get in touch at once with Mrs. R. H. Lloyd as the course will commence as soon as classes can be organized and ar- ranged. It may be said its cannot happen here. But who knows? We must be prepared in every, way, so girls and ladies enroll at once. Promoted To Captain Congratulations to Bob Spittal .of the 99th Battery, who has been pro- moted to the rank of Captain. Enlisted In Ordnance Corps Ed. Rich. has enlisted- in the Ord,- nance Corps and is now taking his basic training at Kitchener. Baby 'Frolic Early In June The Wing,ham Lions will sponsor their ``Baby Frolic" (smaller but -bet- ter than the. Labor Day) early in June. Proceeds to Red Cross. Watch for further information. Tulip Tea and'Baking Sale Will be held at the home of Mrs. (Capt.) Adams from 3. to 6 Friday afternoon this week. 'Under the aus- pices of the Woman's Association of the United .Chtirch. All ladies invited. Car Bumped Bridge 'When he applied his brakes to stop for an approaching car .at the Mc- Kenzie' bridge on Sunday. afternoon, ten Rich bumped into the bridge and crumpled the fender of his car. His son Alfred was tiding with him at the time: ARRIVED RECENTLY IN BRITAIN Word Was Received Saturday' --- The safe arival of two Wingham boys in Britain was received here on Saturday by cable, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Coutts received word that their son, Lieutenant Carman Coutts of Royal Canadian Artillery had landed. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Victor Pym received a similar message from their son, Sergeant William Pym who is a mem- ber of the air crew of the Royal Can- adian Air Force. Euchre And Dance Come to the Euchre and Dance at Currie's School on' Thursday evening this week, May 21st. Proceeds to be used for cigarettes fcie the boys over- seas. Ladies bring lunch. Gents 25 cents, Jackson Orchestra, Institutes Meets May 29 The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the Council Chambers on Friday, May 29, at :3 p.m, sharp. The roll call will be answered by naming a member of parliament. Hostesses are Mrs. Bar- bour, Mrs. Currie and Mrs. C. Deans. Visitors are welcome. King's Birthday, June 8th Monday, June 8th, will be observed as the King's birthday- in Canada this year, said a recent proclamation in the. Canada Gazette. The proclamation followed the custom obserted in recent years of having the celebration during the summer period rather than ort De- cember 14th, His Majesty's actual birthday. MONDAY, MAY 25 IS A HOLIDAY The Victoria Day holiday will be observed in Canada On Monday next, May 25, As the usual date of observ- ente, May 24th falls on a Sunday, the Department has named Monday as the day Which Will be celebrated. This makes a long week-end for the stores to be closed so when doing your shopping on Saturday, be Stre to stock up for lvIonday in addition to the tit- ital. week-end reguiretteritt. TORONTO RECTOR PREACHED HERE Was Special Speaker At Men's Service At St. Paul's Rev. C. John Frank, g,A., rector of Holy Trinity Church, Toronto, was the preacher in St. Paul's Church, on Sunday evening, this being the month- ly Men's Service. Assisting in the service with the rector were Mr. C. 0. Roberts and Mr. G. A. Wells. The offertory solo .was "There is a voice in the Wilderness Calling." Rev. Mr. Frank in his ,address compared the attitudes of different types of people towards the coronation of Their Majesties King George and Queen Elizabeth, which was commemorated on May 12, with the different attitudes of people towards the Enthronement of Christ which the Church commemt ortes each Accension Day and which occurred this year on May 14. His address was of unusual human appeal and interest. He also described the work of his parish in endeavouring to solve the problems of the single nu- employed a few years• ago, which ef- forts were eminently successful. P. S. PRINCIPAL GETS WAR LEAVE Teachers Granted Increase In Salary At the monthly meeting of the Pub- lic School Board held last week, Mr. Cohn Crozier, who has been principal of the school since last September, was granted leave of absence by the board for the duration of the war. Mr. Croz- ier has enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force and expects to report for duty the middle of July. He is a nat- ive of Dungannon, where his parents reside, and came here from Parkhill. At this meting the matter of salaries was taken up and the other members of the staff were all granted' 10 per cent increase. Brother Passes At Listowel The sympathy of this community goes out to Mrs. R, A, Currie whose brother, Stanely j. Kemp of Listowel, passed On at his home on Tuesday last week following a heart attack. The funeral was held on Thursday with burial in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Flowers Disappear In The Night Some people have little Or no re- gard for other people's pi-operty, Dur- ing tlie past week reports 'have been received by the authorities that people have been helping themselves to flowers and lilacs. When a person goes to the trouble of having a beauti- ful bed of tulips it is little wonder that they complaie when he or she finds the best blooms gone. HAVING THEIR GAS RATION REDUCED The check being made by Govern- ment officials on gasoline ration books has had an effect on some here, Dur- ing the past week several local motor- ists have had their categories reduced, In some eases thOse who had previous- ly held "C" category have been reduc- ed Although no official word has been received, it is understood that many more ration books will be called in. LOCAL BATTERY NEEDS RECRUITS The 2nd 99th Battery. requires a -number of men to bring it up to strength and an invitation is extended to the men of this district to enlist for reserve duty. For full information call at the armouries. Celebrated Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Ws, Alex Robertson spent the week-end in Toronto where they celebrated the 87th anniversary of their wedding at the home of their son, Theodore, Other members of the family present were, George (Mike) -who is with the R.C.A.F. at St. Hun- ert, Ones his' wife and Miss Leah, Tieg. N., of Toronto. BRIDGE CLUB - Playoffs Are Being Held This Week On Monday night the first of the playoff tournament of, the Wingliam Bridge Club was held. The balance of the tournament will be held Thurs- day night to decide the winners c4 the W. H. French and the Harry' Hodgins our/, orie for the ladies and one for the men. All told 66 boards will be played to decide the winners, , Six and a half tables were present for the regular game held on Thurs. day last, The results were: North and South-1st, Mrs, D, B. Porter and Gordon MacKay; 2nd,, Bert Potter and W. W. Armstrong; 3rd., Mrs. D. Lawrence and Jack Mason; 4th., Miss Mary Johnston and D. Robb, East and West—lst., Mts. J. H. Crawford and George Williams; 2nd., Mrs. Art Wilson and Mrs. H. C. MacLean; 3rd„ Mrs. W. H. stench and Duncan Ken- nedy; 5th, Mrs. H. Campbell and Miss N. Dinsley, The top players on the season's play were: Ladies—ist,, Mrs, George Ross; 2nd., Mrs, J. It Crawford; 8td., Mrs. A. R, DttVal; 4th,, Mts. Art son, Men-1St,, W. H. French; and„ W. W. Armstrong; 8rd., jack Mason; 4th., Art Wilson, These players will receive .a bonus in the playoffs except Mts, Ross and W, H. Stench who were previous cup winners, The bon- us- is 8 points for giid, 2 points for tird, and 1 point for 4th, Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, TAURSDAY1 MAY 21st„ 1.942 SubScriPtio00 $2.00 Pet Yolor ( With Which Is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Wrnxeter News. .••••••••••••••••n •••••••••••••••••••1.1111011. HIS MAJESTY VISITS THE ROYAL NAVAL zARRACKS FINE HORSE' SHOW AT INTERNATIONAL MARATHON PARTIES MADE OVER $200 Hospital Atixiliary Held Final Party Friday .Night FORMER MORRIS MAN HIGHLY HONOLI.RED L. L. p. •Conferred 4,4 Prof. Chas, MOLe411 Fraser By University Of British. Colutribia 411.111S :PRESBYTERIES MAY BE AMALGAMATED progressive Reports In Plans For Union. of Maitland and 'Huron Presbyteries At the spring. meeting of Maitland Fresbytery in Ashfield. Presbyterian Church last week, reports were pre- sented which showed a marked reduc- tion of mortgage indebtedness in the. presbytery, as well as other encourag- ing features, including advances in W.M,S. work. Rev. S. Kerr,' of Brussels, modera- tor, presided., He and the Rev. F. ' Fowler, of Bluevale, along with D. A. McDonald, of Ashfield, and Peter Mc- ..Dougall, of Eadies, were named com- missioners to the C'sneral Assembly meeting in Montreal on June 3. Angus .Mackay, missionary from jhansi, aattended presbytery. Plans for the union of Maitland , Huron presbyteries are progressing, presbytery was informed, The resignation of Rev. John Pol- lock, late of Whitechurch, froth the .active ministry because of ill health, was received. He will continue as clerk of presbytery. King George chats -to Lieut. H.1 Service/ 'Cross and Bar,' during a re- t Marine and Royal Naval barracks at West, winner of the Distinguished cent visit of His Majesty to the Royal' Chatham. The Marathon Bridge and Euchre which was sponsored by the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham 'General Hos,- pital under the ,convenorship of Mrs; Geo, Ross, was-a decided success both socially and financially, Thirty-two tables were played once a month far six months, each player being respon- sible for a table once during the sea- son, and the splendid total of $210.00. was realized, The scores for the sea- son were kept and the prizes awarded. at a general party- held in the. arm- ouries on Friday evening,' the winners -being: Mrs, Goo, Ross and Mrs, Art, Wilson for the afternoon bridge play; Mrs. Geo. Scott and Miss M. McKee for the evening bridge play; Mrs, J. Halliday and Mrs. W, Baker for euchre, At the Friday evening party, the bridge prizes went to Mrs. Geo. Scott and Mrs. W. R. Hamilton; the euchre prizes to Mrs. Chas, Coultes and Mrs. W, Stewart, ,Several iadie$ donated prizes and to them as well as- to all others who assisted, the Hospital Auxiliary extends thanks. The University of British Columbia at its aanual convocation conferred the, degree of honourary L. L. D,"on Prof, Charles McLean Eraser, a form- er Morris resident. Dr. Fraser was barn in Morris, the ‘son of the late Mr. and Mrs, James Fraser, pioneers of the township, He received his early education at Ramsey's school, his teacher being Dr. R. L. Stewart of Wingham. His brother, Mr. W. H, Fraser of Wingliam and his sisters, Mrs, Richard Johnston and Mrs. Ar- thur Shaw of Morris, received invita- tions to be present at the convocation. The Vanocuver Province has the following to say about this distinguish son of Morris. "Sectional president of the Royal Society of Canada to which he was elected a fellow in 1916, Dr, Fraser is noted for work in Marine Biology taking part in several import-, ant biological expeditions and cpmmis- sions." "A former tthairman of the associat- ed committee of the National Council of Oceanagraphy he has to his credit more than 100 published papers in Marine Biology and related subjects and is still actively engaged in re- search and publication," "An honour graduate of Biology from the University of Toronto he was for seven years science master and later principal of Nelson, B. C., High school and director of the biological station at Nanaimo, B. C., from 1913 to 1924. He was appointed head of the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia in 1920 and continued in this position until his retirement in 1940," LITTLE LAD MISSING ' FOR OVER 5 HOURS Walter Bateman None The Worse Of His Experience Reeve J. W. Gamble, Of Howick Is Charge Of This Activity In this year of gasoline and tire shortages old dobbin occupies a place of supreme importance. Not since the days when father dia his courting with a fancy horse and rig has the horse been so essential to the welfare of our country. This is particularly so when you consider that in all probability another yea; will bring, even scantier supplies of gasoline; which is so es- sential to the operation of mechanized farm equipment, J. W. Gamble of Gorrie is one of the most important figures in connec- tion with the International Plowing Mitch which is scheduled for Octo- ber 13, 14, 15 and 16th in Hullett Township in Huron County. He is the director of the Horse Show and during the past three months has been actively engaged in laying the found- ation for one of. the most successful Horse Shows in the History of the International, "J. W." is a really and truly practical farmer with the inter- ests of farming at heart. Born and reared in the county, he has made a success of farming and it is a mark of tribute to him that his fellow farm- ers have returned him on the Howick Township council and in the Huron County for so many years. Mr. Gam- ble knows and appreciates good hors- es. lie based his farming on the pro- per use of horses and it paid him div- idends. It is little wonder then that he is so keenly. interested in seeing that the Horse Show at the 1942 Internat- ional 'Plowing Match will be a success- ful one. 'Horses are going to get a break that they deserve, after being placed in the background for the past number of years by reason° of the tendency to- ward power farming. FOX FUR WINNER WAS DELIGHTED Donated Five Dollars To The Red Cross Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bateman,' 9th concession of Turnberry, had a few anxious hours on Sunday when their six-year-old son, Walter, wandered away from home. The little lad is in the habit of playing about the farm near the house and barn, but on Sun- day die evidently decided to explore further afield. About three O'clock in 'the afternoon he was missed and his parents searched for him uptil about 7 without results. They then put out the alarm and about 8:30 the little fellow was found by Tom Nichol in his bush wandering about lost, When the- lad wandered off he ap- parently crossed the highway and went through the bush on the Bateman farm onto the Nichol farm. He was none the worse of his experience we are happy to report. WAR EFFORT CALF AUCTION SALE Holstein-Friesian breeders of the Counties of Lambton, Perth, Huron, Bruce and Grey are co-operating to donate a high class purebred Hol- stein heifer calf to be sold in the War Effort Calf Auction Sale which is be- ing held in conjunction with the Nat- ional Holstein sale at Brampton, Ont- ario, May 27th. Last year, through the sale of calv- es and donations, the Canadian Hol- stein-Friesian breeders . raised $11,- 86.06 which was sent to England and used chiefly for the benefit of the Shipwrecked Mariners Relief Funds. The gross receipts from the sale of the fifteen calves being donated by the County Holstein Clubs in Ontario this year will be used for the same p,ur-• pose. Not only does the sale offer, an un- usually fine Dpportunity to buy the choicest of Holstein heifers but, at the same time, take active part in a most worthy patriotic project. Mrs. McKibbon, president of the Red Cross Society, has received a let- ter frorn Mrs. Ted (Ethel) Manners, Owen Sound, expressing her great sur- prise and the thrill she had when she opened the box containing the fox fur which was donated -by the Laidlaw Fur Farm to the Wingham Red Cross and which the lucky ticket was recently drawn. With the fox fur went five dollars so that the winner could have the fur finished as desired. Mrs. Man- ners returned this five dollars to the Society in appreciation of, her good fortune. The surprise of winning the fur was a double one for Mrs. Man- ners as she and her husband had for- gotten that they 11.?„4 purchased P, ti cket. ' Midnite, Dance 'At the Royal T., Wingham, May 24th. Music' by Johnny Downs, Ad- mission 50 cents. Name Left Off List In the list of the members of the Wingham Patriotic Society recently published we regret that the name of Mrs. T. J. McLean was omitted, Preached At Wiarton Rev. Kenneth, MacLean preached anniversary services in the Wiarton Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Rev. Mr. Ferguson of Wiarton had charge of the services in St. Andrew's church here. Softball League Has Started In the opening game of the Town League Softball on Tuqday evening, the Clerks won from the Foundry team. Two games were scheduled for last week but were rained out. Gur- ney's and Lloyd's meet Friday even- ing, Recital Of School Music Under the direction of Miss Velma Wheeler, will be held in Forester's Hall, Belgrave, Wednesday, May 27, at 8:45 p.m. Eight schools from East Wawarmsh will present singing,dattc- and rhythm band numbers. Adults 15c. C,hildren free. Net ptoceeds don- ated to Red Cross, .RED CROSS DRIVE OVER THE TOP It Is Hoped Total Will Reach Or Exceed Last Campaign Wingham Red Cross drive has reached its objective and gone slightly beyond according to returns in the hands of Mr. G. C. Gammage, the campaign treasurer, on Tuesday even- ing. This does not mean that the Wing- ham canvass is completed. The can- vassers still have a few calls to make. The needs of the Red Cross are still urgent and it -is hoped that this year's drive will reach, the same total as the last campaign. All further returns are tO be made to Mr. Gammage at the Dominion Bank. Purchased Property Mr. Thos. Burke has purchased the property of Miss Margaret Anderson on. Catharine St. Recovering From Burns Mr. Elliott Johnston, Sudbury, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerslom Johnston of East Wawanosh, who was severely burned while at his work had returned ,to hospital for a few weeks. He is making a good recovery and will in due time return to work. WOULD COMPEL THE GOVERNMENT TO FILL VACANCIES Action Started To Compel Ontario Government To Hold By-election In Six Ridings Action to compel the Ontario Gov- ernment to hold by-elections for six vacant Legislature seats was initiated at Osgoode Hall, Thursday where a test case will be made in connection with the Toronto High Park riding, represented by the late W. A. Baird, Conservative. Decision to institute legal action unless the Government called by-elec- tions was aemounced last Saturday by the Ontario C. C. F. John H. Osier filed in the weekly court office a motion to be heard ask- ing for a writ of mandamus directing C. F, Bulmer, clerk of the crown in thancery, to issue forthwith a writ for election of a member of the Legisla- ture for High Park, An affidavit, sworn to by William Temple, an elector of that constituency was filed, to be read in support of the motion, Mr. Temple said in his letter that Mr, Baird died in 1940, and since then two sessions of the Legislature have been held. He argued that when people are engaged in a life-and-death struggle to defeat Vaseism and pre- serve democracy, democratic rights should not be undermined at home by abondoning of parliamentary repre- sentation, In addition to High Park, there are VacancieS Huron-Bruce, Toronto tellwoods, Lintoln, Cochrane South, and Kingston, Httron.lIttlee has had no represent- ative since the death of the. late C. A, Roberston, A deputation visited Queen's Park some time ago -asking that a by-election be held, but Prem. ler Hepburn said by-elections ivouid cost about $50,000 and this eXPentlis thee was not justified at this time, Home From Florida Dr, and Mrs. R. C. Redmond ar- rived home on Saturday from St. Petersburg, Florida, where they spent the winter. They had a wonderful trip back taking twelve days to make the journey by motor. On Provincial W.M.S, Executive Mrs. (Rev.) Kenneth MacLean at- tended the Ontario Provincial Society of the Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada which was held in Orillia last week, Mrs. MacLean was elected to the ex- ecutive as Glad Tiding secretary. Mrs, (Rev.) F. G. Fowler also attend- ed the conference, Chainway Manager Transferred Mr. Vern Abram, wino has been manager of the Chainway Store here since last Ottober, has been transfer- red as manager of the Orillia Store, Vern has made many friends since coming here who wish him the best of luck. Miss Jessie 'Pearson who has been on the Chaniway staff hete for some tinie will take charge of the store. mli*m#M,14,,,tir,mbIttt