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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-06-04, Page 1.F.J11.4045131:13.,,J.G. LIGHTNING ON RAMPAU HERE. Storm Friday Struck Bard In TIA§ District The past few weeks we have experts ieneed many storms but the one on. Friday and early saturday morning was about as bad as this district has had in many years. Friday afternoon a tree at the Fenn,- dry was bowled' over and three men that were working close by were spurs around by the shock but were not ins jured. The home of Mrs. Wm, Oakes: close by Was also struck. Plaster was torn off the wall and the radio wires burned, The electric bolt entered the home of Mrs. john McLean. It came from an electric plug and followed along a wire to the telephone putting it out of commission burning some of the wires, The Friday night storm. did much damage at the Foundry, Much of the electrical eqUipment was put out of commission. The switch box in the polishing room was burned right off the wall. The equipment was so badly damaged that ,the plant was unable to work Saturday or Monday and some new equipment will have to be installed. The rural electrical lines were given a bad going over as many transformers were burned out and the hydro staff here worked night and day in an ef- fort to make replacements and repair the damage, Mr. H. Campbell, super- intendent of the Hydro, reports that the most damage took place near Fordwich and at the other end of the area, Kincardine. The storm also put many telephones out of commission and the Bell staff are having a busy- time. RED CROSS DRIVE FINAL FIGURES The following are the amounts col- lected in the Red Cross Campaign just closed by Wingham Branch and the affiliated units at Bluevale and White- church. Bluevale collection consisted- of a portion of Turnberry, and Mor- ris and the Village itself, Whitechurch campaign included the Village, a por- tion of Turnberry, a part of East and West Wswartesh anti xcin19SS, Thy collection was So arranged that there was no overlapping with the societies at Belgrave, Wroxeter, Brussels, Tees- water and Lucknow. Wingham $4,859.35 B luevale 44'7.70 Whitechurch 414.40 Total $5,731.45 Held Bazaar The ladies of S.S, No, 6, Turnberry held a sale of baking at the school on Wednesday last week. The pupils of the school held a sale of work. The proceeds of the bazaar amounted to $28.00 which was donated to the Red Cross, CATTLE MAROONED ON PRAIRIE FLATS Water Rose Considerable After Cattle Removed The recently wet weather caused. flood conditions on time prairies south of town and the cattle which were feeding there had to be removed. Dur- ing Sunday the water continued to rise and about seven o'clock the owners of the cattle decided they had better be moved as there: was little chance of the water subsiding, as a matter of fact it continued to rise throughout the night and completely flooded time por- tions of :the flats on which the cattle were feeding. Mr. R. L. Lott had four steers on the north end of time property and Mr. John 'Potter had six in the middle section also, a team, jack Ludwig whit long rubber boots waded out and drove Mr. Potter's cattle onto the. south end which is higher but the horses who were standing in deep wat- er fraternizing with other horses over a fence stayed where they were until they made, up their minds to follow- the cattle. Time cattle owned by Mr. Lott stern. ed to sense something was wrong arid. they waded toward time gate but who, it was opened to let them out they became frightened and headed back to high land being forced to swim some of the way. Constable Gordon Deyell came to the rescue. He waded out through the .deep water and drove- theft through the geo. They were then taken to higher pasture On the east side of the highway. WEST HURON W. T. HELD , ANNUAL J. Henderson IVianed Presi- dent For Second Term Kingsbridge •Parish Hall, tastefully -decorated with Spring flowers and crepe paper in the. Institute colors of -orchid and gold was the meeting plaec Wednesday last week for represent- .atives of the ten branches of the West Huron Women's Institute, • All of the 'branches were represented including Auburn, Belgraave, Blyth, Clinton, Dungannon, Goderich, Kintall, St. Augnstine, St. Helen's and Wingham. Mrs. W. J. Henderson, Wingham, dis- trict president, presided at oth morn- ing and afternoon sessions. The afternoon session was opened by community singing led by Mrs. J. Johnston of Goderich with Mrs, R. J. Philips, Auburn, at the piano. Mrs. R. Davidson, Dungannon, read the 91st Psalm, After the readaing of the minutes by Mrs. William H. Fraser, Wingham, secretary-treasurer, reports were read by the ,secretaries of the ten branches showing that the interests of the anembers during the past year had been many, with greatly increased in- terest in war work. Blyth branch in- troduced a new idea which it has worked successfully for two years, atamely that of "Sunshine Sisters," -whereby naames of fellow members are drawn and each member adopts the sister whose name she draws and remembers her with birthday and Christmas cards or gifts for other special occasions, the name of the giv, er being kept secret. (Continued on page seven) RED CROSS NEEDS USED WOOLLENS 25 Pounds Of Old Wool Good For 5 Pairs Of Socks The Wingham Red Cross is still asking for old woollen articles, sweat- ers, socks, pieces of blankets; any- thing that is all wool, clean and with- out buttons or lining. This is sent away and exchanged for yarn, 25 pounds of old wool gets enough yarn to make 5 pairs of socks, From a shipment sent a few weeks ago, the Wingham Red Cross received back sufficient yarn for 30 pairs of socks. This is a worthwhile undertaking and everyone is asked to assist by hunting tip all old woollen articles and taking them to the Council Chamber, so that another shipment can soon be made. o Attending Health Association Convention Dr. R. L. Stewart is attending the annual convention of the Ontario Health Officers Association' which is being held in Toronto this week. BRIDGE CLUB HELD CLOSING MEETING Awards Were Presented The final meeting of ,the Wingham Bridge Club until the fall season, was held on Thursday evining with eight and' a half tables taking part in the play with the following results: North amid South-1st., Mrs. D. B. Porter and E. M. Snell; 2nd., Dr. Geo, Ross and Gordon Mackay; 3rd,, Mrs. E, M. :Snell and Mrs., G. C. Garnmage; 4th., Mrs. W. H. French and Mrs. H. Campbell East and West—lst., Mrs. Art. Wilson and F. E. Madill; 2nct., Mrs. Geo. Ross annd A, R. DtiVall; Srd., J. H. Crawford annd W. W. Armstrong; tied 4th. and 6th., Miss Y, McPherson and W. H. French, G. C, Gammage and E. Bailey. following the play a social time was held and the playoff prizes were pre: sented: Mrs, Art Wilson was present- the cup as winner of the ladies section' by Mr, W. H. French. Mrs. A. E. VanStorte ,the president of the Club and chairman of the evening, presented W. W, Armstrong with the men's cup. Mrs. Geo. floss won the 2nd, prize for ladies which was presented by George Williams; third prize ladies was won by Miss C. Itbister and the presenta- tion was Made by Art, Wilson. Sec- ond prize for men was won by W. 11. French and 3, H, Crawford made the presentation; George Williams won third prize and. P. F. Madill made the presentation. Mrs. 5. R. Crawford presented A. (Scotty) Forbes with a gift front the Club. Scotty left Sunday far Loise don, A presentation was Made to F. E, Madill by W. French for his assistance figuring nut the results of the season's play. NURSING COURSE STARTED MONDAY Seventy Have Enrolled, Classes Held , Monday and Thursday Evenings The Home Nursing Course which is being held under the auspices of the Wingham Red cross Society got away to an auspicious start Monday evening with an enrollment of 70, Mrs, R. H, Lloyd organizer of the class was very pleased indeed that so many of the ladies are taking the course. The classes will be held each Mon- day and. Thursday evening at 7.30 o'clock sharp, Mrs, 5, H. Crawford took the work Monday evening and Mrs. (Dr,) W, A, McKibbon gave a demonstration on how to scrub up fol. lowing contact with an infectious dis- ease. The class will be split into various groups with the following as ifistruc, tors: Mrs. (Dr.) W .A, McKibbon, Mrs. (Dr.) W. M. Connell, Mrs. Ed. Arbic, Mrs. Mao Graham; Mrs. Harry Fry, Mrs, Harley Crawford. MAY DONATIONS TO THE RED CROSS The Winglihm Branch of the Can- adian Red Cross. Society wishes to acknowledge the following donations which were receievd during the month of May, and to thank the donors for their gifts: Mrs. A. Homuth, 1 quilt top; Mrs. Hugh Tucker, 1 quilt top; Mrs, Dalg- leish, 1 quilt top; Miss Beatrice Gra- ham, 1 quilt top; Mrs. R Spotton, 1 quilt top; Mrs. G. Gillespie (White- church), 8 quilt tops; Mrs. W. W. Armstrong, 1 afghan; Mrs. W. Stokes, 4 pairs bootees; 9th of Turnberry, 2 quilts, 1 alghan (April work); Wom- en's Institute, 7 quilts (April work). Cash Donations— Mrs. Wm, Stokes, $1.00; Miss M. McCallum, $1.00; 9th. of Turnberry, $20.00; Mrs. E. Manners, $5.00; John Cruickshank, $1.00. Attending Conference Rev. W. A. Beecroft and Mr. F. W. French are in London this week at- tending the London Conference of the United Church. 9th Line Red Cross Group The Red Cross Group, 9th line of Turnberry, continues to be very active. Last week they met at the home of Mrs. R. Gilkinson. Three quilts were quilted and it was decided to give $20 to the Wingham Red Cross Society. A sumptuous lunch was served by Miss Cora Gilkinson of Detroit, assist- ed by Miss Emma Hardie. Attending General Assembly Rev. Kenneth MacLean is in Mont- real where he attended the 75th an- niversary of the Montreal Presbyter- ian College and is attending this week the General Assembly of the Presby- terian Church in Canada, Mrs. Mac- Lean accompanied him. Rev, Mr. Mc- Lay of Ripley preached in St. And- rew's Church on Sunday. Preached At St. Pants • Mr. Angus Mackay, son of Mr. Hector Mackay of East Wawanosh, was the guest speaker in St. Paul's Church on Sunday evening. Mr. Mac- kay recently returned from the prov- ince of Jhansi in India, where he and Mrs. Mackay have been conducting most influential Christian Missionary work in its evangelistic and institu- tional phases, for the past fourteen years. Shut-In's Day June 7 In Canada and the United States alone there are approximately 4,000;- 000 invalids. They do not ask for sympathy or charity, but they do long for contacts with the outside world. Thus the reason for the establishment of an international day in their be- lialf--Shut-in's Day, held annually the first Sunday in June. Let's take time off next Sunday to pay a kindly thoughtful visit to someone who is un- able to get about, Egg Marking Resembled Africa Mr, IL L, Lott brought an egg into our office on Friday that had 'most interesting markings on it, On care- ful examination it was agreed that the markings, which, appeared as if done by an indelible pencil, resembled the outliners of the African continent, The markings were tight through the shell texture as an effort to remove theft whit sandpaper failed. The egg was produced on the Haines farm ttear MildmaY. Mr. Lott was at the •farni on. business when Mrs, Haines came into the house /rent collecting the eggs of which the above was one, FLAG DEDICATION AT - SALVATION ARMY Ceremony Performed By Major Chas, A. Kimmins of Guelph The 99th Battery and the Wingham Legion headed by the Wingliam Citiz- en's Band marched to the Salvation Army, Citadel Sunday morning where a special service was conducted by Major Chas. A, Kimmins of Guelph. Assisting in the service was Mrs. Kim- mins who read the scripture reading the third chapter of Ephesians. She also offered prayer for Mrs. T. C. Ring and family who received the'sad news last week that her son Sgt, Ob- server George King is missing. Mrs. Wm. Kennedy rendered a solo. The service was of special signifi- cance as a Union Jack was dedicated which will remain forever, the Major said, in the building as a symbol of our loyalty and devotion to the King and Empire. Major Kimmins had for the subject of his address "Reinforcements", He said we all know whaat is meant by army reinforcements but we must re- member thaat Divine reinforcements are very necessary. We cart prepare ourselves to be strong and mighty, but we must be whole men and women and prepare ourselves spiritually. As Paul said, show ourselves in His might. We must have that inward strength to carry us forward. We must have this in dwelling to help us resist tempta- tion. When man turns to God we will soon have peace throughout the world, be said. Selfishness is one of the greatest sins and each musi. overcome this if the world is to prosper spirit- ually. Let us have faith within and God will help us, he declared. The National Anthem and the Bene- diction closed tee service. To Teach In Grey Miss Mabel Coultes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Coultes of town, has been engaged as teacher for S. S, No. 2, Grey. This is the school in which her mother taught just prior to her marriage. Held Tea And Baking Sale The Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion held a very successful sale of balding and afternoon tea in the armouries on Saturday afternoon. The auditorium presented a lovely appearance as it was beautifully decorated with flowers, Heads Graduating Class On behalf of her many friends here we extend congratulations to Miss Doris Armitage, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Armitage, who not only successfully passed her final examin- ations in Household Science, Univer- sity of Toronto, but headed her class the only one in the group to be award- ed GradeA, First Class Honours. TEACHERS CONVENED HERE ON FRIDAY Annual Meeting Of District No. 15 Public School Teachers Federation At the Queens Coffee Shop on Fri- day evening the annual meeting of District No, 15, Ontario Men Public School Teachers Federation was held with -about 30 in attendance. Officers were elected as follows: President—Clarence Grainger, of Walton, Vice-Pres. — Jack McKechnie, of Durham. Sec'y.—Roy Brown, of Neustadt, Local representatives—South Grey, Harry Henderson; North Grey, Gord- on Jefferson; North Huron, Art new-, ley; South Huron, George Jefferson; West Bruce, John Ross; Grey-Bruce, W. K, Edgar, Wroxeter; North Well- ington, F. Shacleton; Bruce North, James Robinson, Inspectors present were 5, H. Kin- Need of North Huron; George Pent- land of South Grey; 5. J. Wilson of Owen Sound. Jack Marriage of Lon- don was also a guest, The special speaker was Mr. Archie turner of Empress Avenue School, London. His subject was Federation, What is means and what it does. He said the Federation vas the only Org- anization for teachers, ,controleed by teachers, working in the interests of teachers,,, The present shortage of teachers could have been prevented by the government had they had a far sighted policy with regard to minimum wages and a decent standard of living for teachers, He said that last year the Lottdoit district was only 81 per, cent Organized but is now 76 per tent organized, District 16 is not highly Organized as yet and he urged that this be done at Otte, FORMER RESIDENT HAS VITAL POST Ernest CI, Button of Riverside, Cal„ Given Important Task Mr. Ernest G. Button of Riverside, Cal., a former Wingham boy, vice- president of the Security Investment Company, was appointed representa- tive of the evacuee property depart- merit of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco for that district, The Federal Reserve Bank had"dele- gated the duty of assisting enemy aliens, and persons of Japanese ances- tory situated within prohibited or re- stricted military areas, in the dispos- ition of their property. The bank has been given this duty by the authority of Lt,-Gen. J. L. DeWitt, command- ing general of the Western Defence .Command of the Fourth Army, Mr. Button will have a very difficult task as the representatives will offer im- partial counsel and advice to the evacuees in the liquidation of their. property. FREE PICTURE SHOW TOWN HALL JUNE 10 An invitation is extended to all em- ployees in town and district, also to any others who may be interested to attending a showing of motion pic- tures in the Town Hall at 8 p.m., on the evening of Wednesday, June 10th, These pictures are produced and shown by the Industrial Accident Preventitive Association. A,war picture will also be presented. There will be no charge. COUNCIL PREPARE FOR TAX SALE Citizens Warned To Order Coal Sup- ply At Once At the regular meeting of the Town Council held on 'Monday evening the clerk was instructed to proceed with a tax sale and to include all properties which are subject to same. There was considerable discussion in regard to this matter before the motion was made by Councillors VanWyck and Lloyd. A letter was read from the Depart- ment of Municipal Affairs pointing out that people should order their winter supply of coal at once as all coal for this district must come from the Uni- ted States or 'Western Canada and that the movement of required amount of coal must be spread•over a period of time as there is not sufficient transportation to make deliveries in rush order time. The council therefore urges all cit- izens to order the coal they will re- (Continued on page four) Reported For Duty Carl McKay who enlisted in the R.C.A..F. sometime ago reported for duty on Monday. Enlisted In R. C. A. F. Jack Herd has enlisted with the R,C.A.F. and leaves for London next Monday for duty. Passed I-Es Examinations Congratulations to G. W. (Bill) Burgman who has successfully passed his first year dental examinations at the University of Toronto. Golf Winners At Walkerton On Wednesday last week a four- some from here took part in the open- ing games at the Walkerton golf course. Partners were drawn. Mrs. A. R. DuVal and Mr. Harry Doughty won first prize and Mrs. Campbell Grant and A, R. DuVal were second, DeWitt Miller In Far East Among those appearinng in a pic- ture of a group of London and West- ern Ontario Airnlen in time Far East which appeared in the London Free Press, was a Witigham boy, AC1., T. D. C. (DeWitt) Miller, son of Mrs. W. T, Miller, of town, ALL ABOARD FOR AN EVENING OF FUN Play With The Lions On Wednesday Evening Next Week Drive those cares and worries away by spending a carefree evening at the Lions Baby Prone which will be held, on the Main Street, here, Wednesday evening', text week, June 10th, There Will be a gay time and front for old and for young, 8; be on hand for the fun, There will be street dancing, binge and a variety emf other games. See you there. PrOtterlS for the Red Cross Society, • ;Single Copies Five Cents With. Which Is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE, 4th., 1942 Subscriptions $2,09 Per You NAVY LEAGUE *TAG DAY WAS SUCCESS $10U3 Was Collected By The Taggers The annual Navy League Tag Day held here on Saturday was a marked success the girls doing the tagging turning in the fine stun of $101.33, The collectors were: Public School —Mary Forbes, Ruth Gannett, Mad- eline McPherson, Helen Locicridge, Wanda Cowan, Donna LoCkridge, Lois Lockridge. High School—Shirley Ed, gar, Marie Loekridge, Grace Bailey, Margaret Connell, Ann VanWyck, Grace Golley, Lois Holmes, Dorothy Hamilton, Grace Bryce, Elizabeth Hare, Margaret Angus, Ann Pletch, Zella Cook, Eleanore Carson. FARMERS' FRIEND Farm interests and farm problems are the first concern of Harry J. Boyle, newly-appointed Ontario Farm Broad- cast Commentator for the CBC. Mr. Boyle has been farmer, store clerk, newspaper editor and broadcaster in rural Ontario all his life. He was born at St. Augustine, Ontario, 26 years ago, has devoted himself to the inter- ests of ;farm communities ever since school days. He is heard weekdays from CBL and CB0 at 12.30 p.m, EDT, having succeeded Don Fairbairn now serving with the R.G-AX, Engagement Announcement Mrs. Lucy Smith of Morris an- nounces the engagement of her eldest daughter, Donna Jeanette, to Mr. Orville Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Jones of Auburn. The mar- riage to take place the middle of June. Lloyds Won From Foundry On Tuesday evening the Softball leaghe got another game played be- tween wet days. Lloyds taking the Foundry into camp. Although the schedule was to start May 12 which called for 'seven games up to now only two games have been played the other May 19 when the Clerk's won from the Foundry. The games are sched- uled for Tuesday and Friday evenings. DEANERY WILL MEET AT BRUSSELS TALK ON INDIA GIVEN INSTITUTE Mr. Angus Mackay, Recently Return- ed Front India, Was Guest Speaker The regular meeting of the Wom- en's Institute was held in the Council Chambers on Friday, May 29, with a splendid attandance. Mrs, Harley Crawford the new president, was in the chair.. After the business period, Mrs, C. Martin gave an outline of the District Annual meeting which had been held in Kingsbridge, May 27, 'Mr. Angus Mackay, who recently re- turned from Missionary work in India, gave a most interesting talk on the Women of India, their habits and ens- tonss. Slides were show,n, also many beautiful articles made by the Indian people. On behalf of the Women's Institute a hearty vote of thanks was expressed by Mrs, A. R. DuVal, an old school- mate of Mr. Mackay's. The meeting closed with the Insti- tute Ode and National Anthem. The hostesses served tea, BAND TO PRESENT CONCERT SUNDAY The opening band concert of the season by the Wingham Citizens' Band will be held in the Town Park at 8.30 o'clock Sunday evening next, June 7. The new bandmaster, George 3. Wright will conduct. The program will be: March, Can- adian Patrioto, Hughes; Overture, Extempore, Fillmore; Serenade, Idle Fancies, Bennett; Waltz, Rosalena, Hazel; March, Flying Colors, Laur- endeau; recess, 10 minutes; March, Feld-Comet, Lnurendeau; Selection of Sacred Songs, When Love Shines In, Kirkpatrick; March, Our Director, Begels; Serenade, Good Night, Sweet- heart, Howell; British National Airs, Rule Britannia and. the British Gren- adiers, God Save the King. Father Passes In Winnipeg Mrs. Leon C. Cantelon received the sad word on Friday thaat het father, W. H. Duff, of Winnipeg, had passed on. Much Improved Miss Elizabeth Wellwood who un- derwent an operation in Winnipeg Hospital has recovered sufficiently to visit with Tier brother in that city prior to returning to New York, Observe Kings Birthday Monday Although next Monday, June 8, has been set aside for observance of the King's Birthday, the stores of Wing- ham will be open for business as us- ual, The Post Office, Bank and Schools will observe the holiday. Bruce Member Home On Leave Lieut. W. R. Tomlinson, M. P,, for Bruce, spent a few clays at his home, Port Elgin, laast week, He had just completed a two weeks course in Air Observation work at an Eastern Can- adian Port and spent a few days at his home prior to •returning to duty in Newfoundland. District Ministerial Changes Rev. Hugh Wilson of Auburn has accepted a call to Brussels United Church replacing Rev. C. L. Lewis who has enlisted. Rev. A. G. Hewitt,- Allenford, will take over time Belmore- Mildmay charge, Rev. W. D. Clark, the pastor having accepted a call to Cargill. Rev, E., L. Beech goes to Ripley. The annual Spring Conference of the Deanery Chapter of Huron, the Wo- man's Auxiliary,and Laymen's Assoc- iation of the Anglican Church, will be held at St. John's Church, Brussels, on Friday, June 5. The Conference opens with a cele- bration of the Holy Communion at 10 o'clock. The Rural Dean, Rev. E. O. Gallagher will be the Celebrant, assisted by the secretary, Rev. G. W. Moore, Rev, John Graham, and Rev, Dr. Hurford, The W. A. meets itns mediately after the service and up to three o'clock in the afternoon to dis- cuss Deanery Reports of all branches, of W. A. work, to elect a new execu- tive and to hear an address from Miss May Watts of China. Mrs. J, Gra- ham president will preside, Time Chapter will meet for the same two sessions, with the lunch period intervening at 12,30, under the chair- manship of the Rural Dean and the Laymen's Association, under the presi- dency of Mr. FL G, Meir, Seaforth. The Chapter and Laymen will also hear addresses from Venerable Arhe- deacon Doherty, D. D., Archdeacon of London, and Rev. Canon Towshettd, Diocesean Commissioner, following the noon hour interval. At three o'clock there will be a joint session when the delegates will be privileged to hear addresses from Rev, Canon A. L. Dixon, IM.A.D.D„ Gener- al Secretary of the M. S. C. C„ and Rev, H. L, Jennings, 13,A., LeTh., missionary to Port Norman, in the Diocese of Mackenzie River, The Best Races In Year's At Seaforth next Wednesday after- noon 2 p.m. Time Boosters Club give the Best Days Horse Races in years. All the champions in 12 events. The admission has been reduced to 60e and tax with no charge for Grand Stand or Autos. A collection for the Over- seas Tobacco Fund will be taken. 25c sends 100 Cigarettes, Don't Miss Either events. Mitchell Races Pine 24th — Exeter, July 8th. 0,n Military Duty At Detroit Staff Sergeant Rolland B. Hutton, of time Mechanical Transport Section, R.C.A„ S. C. Wolseley Barracks, London, Ont., has been posted for duty to the Canadian Enlistment Centre, Detroit, Mich., as N. C. 0. in charge of Transportation of non-de- clarant Canadians resident in the Uni- ted States who have been inducted into time U. S. Army and have availed them- selves of the opportunity of being transferred to the Canadian Army. The staff in charge will consist of two officers, two N. C, 0'8., and two vol- unteers from the Canadian Women's Army Corps. s