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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-06-11, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wrozeter News. Single Copies Five cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 11th., 1942 Subscriptions 12..00 Per Year EAST WAWANOSH COUNCIL PREPARES FOR CELEBRATION 75th Anniversary Of Township Will Be Held July l.st Council met on June. 1st as a Court of Revision on the Assessment Roll, with all the members in attendance bu Coun. McDowell, Having been duly constituted as a Court, the cleric reported that no appeals of .any des- cription had been received by him for consideration, the only adjustment made being that of Louis Dalton was assessed as tenant of the S.H. Lot 35, Con. 9, No other changes or alter- ations being requested it was moved by Court. Ruddy and Black that the Court of Revision be closed and that the Assessment Roll be adopted for the present year, Carried. Council resumed and ordinary bus- iness proceeded with. ' Minutes of pre- vious meeting were read and approv- ed. The Dept. of Mun. Affairs wrote urging all those who require coal for next seasons requirements to procure same without further delay ' as it is feared that later in the season trans- portation of this commodty will be seriously interferred with, Accounts of the Dept. of Health for insulin and the Welfare Dept., London re expenses incurred of a former indigent resident now a resi- dent in the city were ordered paid. Further arrangements were also made for the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the incorporation of the township as a separate munici- pality to be held at the 10th line river bridge on July 1st. A splendid pro- gramme and entertainment being pre- pared for this historic event. The following accounts were paid: The Advance-Times Office, adv. $2.10; Dept. of Health, insulin $1.38; Wel- fare Dept., London, relief, Mrs. David- son $4.20; A. Rollinson, amount due Police Village of Auburn including subsidy $61.31; M. McDowell, salary as Assessor $90.00; T. H. Wilson, pre- mium on Employment Insurance $50.- 00; S. McBurney, road Supt.,. salary and telephone $34.36. Council will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, July 7th. A. Porterfield, clerk. ATTENDED LIONS ZONE MEETING Mount Forest Man Elected D. D. G. Ten members of the local Lions Club attended a Zone meeting which was held in Arthur on Thursday in honour of the retiring District Deptuy Governor P. E. Brown of Arthur. An election was held and Lion William Cooper of Mount Forest was named District Deptuy Governor of the zone, No, 16. Home From Hospital Mr. Chris. Tofting who was very ill with pneumonia is progressing splendidly and was taken to iris home from the hospital on Thursday. Purchased House Mr. Robert McBurney has purchas- ed George Mason's house on John St., and took possession on Tuesday. George has moved in the house prev- iously occupied by Miss Margaret Anderson, Attended Granddaughter's Christening Mr. and Mrs. Alex Reid attended the christening of their granddaughter, Ann Elizabeth, .infani daughter of Rev. and Mrs. John C. Thompson (nee Tena Reid), of Arntfield, Que., which was held in Eglinton United Church, Toronto, on Sunday. Anniversary Next Sunday At Bluevale The Anniversary services for Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale will be held on Sunday, June 14th, at 11,15 a.m., and at 8 o'clock its the evening. The Rev. S. M. Scott of Kincardine, will be the guest speaker. The choir, assisted by Mr. and Mrs, Aitcheson of -Wingham, will contribute special numbers, . ....... LIONS BABY FROLIC TONIGHT (WEDNES.) There will be a gay time on the Main Street of Wingham, tonight, Wednesday as the Lions* Club are holding'their flatly Frolic, There will be a heap of fun so don't miss it. Bingo and a variety of other.games also Street Dancing, There will be fttn galore for PARKING FEE ONLY SOURCE OF REVENUE AT INTERNATIONAL Two Seaforth Men Will Look After This Big Job The money received in parking fees at the International Plowing Match, will be an important item, in fact it will be the only source of revenue for the local directors of the Match. It's not a surprise,• therefore, to find that two canny bankers from the Town of Seaforth have been selected to keep their eyes. on the parking fees. E, C. "Ned" Boswell and J.M. "Joe" McMillan are to superintend the task of seeing that the money collected at the parking lots gets desposited safely in the vaults of their respective banks. The only trouble shish might arise will be deciding which bank gets the cash. Ned and Jim are both managers of local banks and at latest reports it seems that they will divide the money evenly at the end of each day. Both Boswell and McMillan have the interests of farming at heart. Be- tween them they know the ins and outs of the hardships sustained by fartnets during the past number of years and' they both have strong feel- ings in the matter of farming being placed on a sounder basis. They both feel that the educational aspects of the International Plowing Match will do much to help- farming in general. Financially the Huron County Plow- ing Match CoMmittee is on a very sound basis. In addition to seeing that the parking fees are collected and banked, the two "Watch Dogs of the Treasurery" are keeping their, eyes peeled in all financial matters affect- ing the Matach. Ned Boswell and Joe McMillan are doing their share to assure the success of the 1942 Inter- national Plowing Match when it is held in Huron County on October 13, 14, 15, and 16. BOWLING CLUB HELD OPENER Afternoon And Evening Jitney Held The official opening for the season of the BoNvliny Club was held on Wed- nesday last week with a splendid at- tendance. Over fifty were present for supper which was served after two games were played in the afternoon. One game was played in the evening. The play took the forrit of a jitney. On Friday night at the weekly mixd jitney there was also a Line attendance. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. David Finlay, Wing- ham announce the engagement of their daughter, Nora Ilene, of Toronto, to Corporal Leonard Ray Schroeter, R.C.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schroeter of Ottawa. Marriage to take place in St. Matthias Church, Ottawa, on Thursday evening, June 25. Accepts Stratfoid Position Lloyd Dark left on the Week-end for Stratford where he has accepted a position in photographic work: Lloyd started some time ago as an amateur photographer and made a study of it to such an extent that his work was high- ly regarded and resulted in his secur- ing the position in Stratford, Fordwich Editor Ill Mr, Archie Roberts, editor of they Portlwich Record, is ill with pare, typhoid fever. Archie has been very ill but it is hoped that he is now over the worst of his illness and is on the road to recovery. Archie is well known in this district and his friends will wish him a speedy and complete recovery, Play At Jamestown June 16 A three-act comedy, Finnegan's Fortune, will be presented by Gorrie South Talent, in Victoria Hall, James. town, Tuesday evening, June 16th. Draw will be made on a hand crochet- ed centrepiece. Admission, Adults 25e, Children 15c, Weather permitting play will be held outside. Dancing in hall after, Booth on the grounds. Proceeds for War Work, FREE PICTURE SI-10-W TOWN HALL JUNE 10 An invitation is extended to all ein. ployees in town and district, also to any others who may be interested to attending 'a showing of motion pie- 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, DEANERY MEETING HELD AT BRUSSELS Rev. E. O. Gallagher Had Charge Of Meeting The Spring Conference of the Dean- ery Chapter, the Women's Auxiliary and the Laymen's Association was held in St, John's church in Brussels on Friday. The meeting was in charge of Rural Dean Rev. E. 0. Gallagher, D. D„ L.L.B„ Wingham, who extended a welcome to the visiting clergy, Rev. Mr. Caldwell,, Gorrie, Rev. I', H. Streeter, Blyth Rev. H. H. Jennings, Thedford; Canon A. L. Dixon, Tor- onto, Rev. W. Jones, London, and Rev. Canon Tdwnsend, London. A motion of- sympathy was extend- ed to G. C. Petty of Exeter who was absent through' illness, but who has at- tended every- .other meeting for the past 40 years. Mr, Meir, chairman of the Laymen's Association said there would be a month of evangelistic services in the autumn, A -Committee of the Rural Dean, Dr. Hurford, M r. Meir, Seaforth, and C. A. Roberts of Wingham, was selec- ted. Rev. 5. Graham took the noon- clay prayers. Rev. J. Graham spoke extensively on religious education in the schools, diocese and summer camp, and the evangelistic services in the Fall. A motion was made by Mr. Meir urging more Bible teaching in the school, Rev. Canon Dixon, M.A., D.D., 0. B.E., • general secretary, M.SC.C., spoke for a short time on the Japanese question in British Columbia, and what is to become of the Japanese missions in that land. He traveled to Prince Rupert and met threegroups of young Japanese of second generations, born in Canada, who will be moved to dif- ferent placts in the West to work dur- ing the war. The nominating committee f'or the Deanery W. AI reported as follows: (Continued on page four) Suffered Stroke Mrs, W. A. Miller suffered a slight stroke on Friday but we are pleased to state that she is progressing very favourably. Correction In the list of pupils who sold Navy League Tags the name of iMadaline Deyell was ommitted and the name of Florence McPherson was not properly entered in the list. Attended Medical Convention Dr. W. M. Gomel attended the Ont- ario Health Officers Association meet- ing which was held in Toronto last week. He was accompanied by Mrs. Connell, Fractured Wrist Mrs, Ellen Mb-Pherson fell at her home on Tuesday and fractured her wrist. The fracture was reduced at the hospital and She was taken to her home during' the evening. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mundy announce the engagement of their daughter, Olive Bernice, to Mr. Frederich Alan Roberts of Sudbury, son of Mr. Wil- lian Harry Roberts of Peterborough. The marriage to take place the 24th of June. BICYCLE THEFTS BRING CHARGES Stewart McGregor Faces Seven Charges Of Theft Alleged to have stolen seven bicycles Stewart McGregor of near White- church will appeal- before Magistrate F. W. Walker in police court here on Friday on seven charges of theft. The bicycles belonged to Ivan Gardner, Neil Lowey, Jack Montgomery, Mer- rill Cantelon, George Towne, Wilf. Sell, Bill Lepard. Comity Constable Wm, Gardner and Constable Gordon Deyell made the ar- rest and it is alleged that some of the stolen bicycles were recovered at the home of the accused. Eddie Carter had the eye of a detective as it was he that spotted McGregor with a wheel that he thought was Ivan Gard- net's when he Was on his bread route in Lower Town on Friday afternoon. He phoned for the police, Andy Mitchell and Jack Montgomery over- took McGregor this side of White- church and it is reported that he ran when challenged as to whose wheel he had. It may be that McGregor will be re- manded on Friday as the police are carrying ont further investigation, HURON PRESBYTERY CLERGY CHANGES Former Wingham Man Goes To London Church The following are the changes in United Church Ministers for the Presbytery of Huron of the 'United Church as confirmed by the Confer- ence, in London , last week, Auburn, W. G, Rose;. Bayfield, E. J. Loolland, B,D., Th,M,; Brussels, Hugh C. Wilson; Dungannon, H. J, Vickerson, S,T,B.; Exeter (James Street), A. B. Irwin; Goderich, F. A. Gilbert; Grand Bend, W. T. Cleave; McKillop, R. W. Crow; Nile and Ben- miller, Harold F, Currie; St. Helens, J. A, Ward; Waltdn, R. Gordon Hazel- wood. Rev. Carman E. Armstrong, B.A., son of Rev. E. F. Armstrong, a former minister here, goes to Trinity United, London. FORMER LOCAL BANK MANAGER PASSED ON C. P. Smith Died Tuesday In Victoria Mr. Benson Cruickshank received word on Tuesday morning that Mr. C. P. Smith of Vancouver, former manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce here had passed on, Mr. Smith retired from the bank here a number of years ago and for the past nine years has been residing in British Columbia. Surviving are his wife the former Gertrude Cruickshank, one son Wil- liam and two daughters, May, who is at present visiting with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Benson Cruick- shank here, and Mrs. John (Miriam) MacDonald of Toronto. Engagement Announced Mr. Adam Robertson announces the engagement of 'his second daughter, Agnes Yuill, to Gordon Ross, young- est son of *Mrs. I MeBurney and the late Samuel McBurney of East Wa- wanosh. The marriage to. take place quietly the middle of June. Broken Leg Improving Roy Burchill, who had both bones of his left leg - fractured at the ankle three weeks ago when he was helping his father move a colony house, has had a second cast placed on the injured leg and is improving. It will be an- other six weeks however before he will be able to use it. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. David Finlay wish to announce the engagements of their eldest daughter, Edith Isabel, to Mr. W. Lee Allan Wardlaw, Listowel, only son of Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Wardlaw, Ethel. The marriage to take place quietly the latter part of June. Mrs. Fox's Father Passes Mrs. J. A. Fox was called to Athens, Mich., last week as her father, Alfred Walkley had passed away suddenly in Battle Creek, Mich., as the result of a stroke. Mr. Walkley was well known here as he spent two winters with Dre and Mrs. Fox also visited on many other occasions. Ordination Service June 25 The Baptist Church has called for an Ordination Council to meet in Wingham for the examination and ordination of their new pastor, Mr. John Lucas, The date set is Thurs- day, June 25. The Council is com- posed of the ministers and delegates front the churches in the Middlesex - Lambton Association. Children Took Gasoline Stove— Chief Gives Warning A two-burner gaosline stove was left at the noon hour Monday in front of Machan Bros. for repair. Two children picked it tip and took it away in a wagon, proceeding up John St. bin e The stove is filed with gasoline and it would be very dangerous for anyone to attempt to light it as it is in need of repair. Chief George Alen asks that it he returned to Machan Bros. or to him at once, ill In Winnipeg Hospital We regret 'to report that Major R. S. Hetherington, Officer Commanding the 99th Field Battery, R.C.A., (A. P.) is ill it a Winnipeg Hospital with a skits infection, The Major was tak- en ill at Camp Shilo, 25 mile's from Brandon, but it was found necessary to remove him to' Winnipeg, We are happy to report that he is now doing splendidly but it will be a week or two before be will be able to join his unit, which is now located further West. GOLDEN WEDDING OF TURNBERRY COUPLE, Mr, and Mrs, Patrick Lynett Cele. brated With Mass and Dinner The golden wedding anniversary saf Mr. and Mrs, Patrick. Lynett, Glen- annan was celebrated at Sacred 'Heart Roman Catholic church, Wingham, lax a special high mass sung' by Father Paquett, priest of the parish, Later a wedding dinner was held at their home with the six.daughters and their husbands and children, their son and near, relatives in attendance, The family is composed of the son, William Lynett, at home, Mr. and Mrs, Edward Fitzpatrick, Clinton; Mr. and. Mrs. Ploy Pardo, Mr. and Mrs. Clif- ford ,Miller, Mr .and Mrs. Al. 'Milne, Detroit, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs*Cleng. Forwell, St. Clemens; Mr. and . Mrs. John Hallahan, St. Augustine; 27 grandchildren and two great grand- children. Father Paquett was also an honored guest. The table was decorated with gold- en streamers and centred by a wedding cake decorated with gold. Congratu- lations were extended the bride and groom of 50 years ago in a nicely worded address, accompanied by the gifts 'of a beautiful gold crucifix and purse by the family. Mr. and Mrs. Lynett have resided on their farm, concession 12 of Turn- berry township, for the entire period of their 50 years of married life, Sad memories -were mingled with the hoppiness of the occasion because of the only break in the family of eight —that of the daughter Della, Mrs. William Fitzpatrick, whose death. oc- curred five years ago. TO CELEBRATE THE 12TH AT LUCKNOW As 12th On Sunday Celebration Will Be Saturday July 11 .••••••^ 4_$„7' The celebration of July 12th at Lucknow is now definite as the Lodge at Lucknow is in favour of holding the celebration in the Sepoy town and at a meeting of the West Bruce dis- trict at Kinlough last week the go ahead signal was given. The difficutly in securing speakers, which has now been solved and other wartime restrictions, caused further consideration to be given to the mat- ter. It is now certain that Lucknow will be the scene of this annual event and one of the largest crowds in his- tory is anticipated. Closest points where the 12th is be- ing celebrated are London and Owen. Sound. NOTICE The Annual Meeting of Huron- Bruce Liberal Association will be held , in the Town Hall, Wingham, on Fri- day June 12th at 2.30 p.m. sharp. M. MATHESON, Pres. Has Position In Kitchener Miss Noreen Benedict, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Benedict, has accepted a position with the Mutual Life Assurance Company in Kitchener, and reported for duty on Monday. County Council In Session Reeve Joe Evans left on Tuesday to attend the meeting of the County Council which is being held in Godes rich this week. Reeve Roland Grain of Turnberry, Reeve Francis Duncan of Morris, Reeve J, W. Gamble and. Dept. Reeve D. L. Weir of Howlett are attending these meetings, BAND CONCERT WELL ATTENDED The opening concert for the season by the Wingham Citizens' Band was held in the town park on Sunday evens ing and it was attended by a large appreciative audience. This is the first concert under the leadership of the new bandmaster, George J. Wright and much favourable comment was made on the band's presentations. These Sunday n;ght concerts will no doubt prove to be very popular. The program for Sunday evening Next is as follows: March, The Little Leader, by Thornton; Overture, Bright Star, by Bennett; Walt; Golden Rod, by Huff; Sacred March, Shal we gather at the River, by Wal. lace; Song, Carnation, by Howell; Mardi, Canada Land of Liberty, by Hughes; Overture, Victour, by Rob. erts; Serenade, The Lovers, by Barn- ard; March, Keep the Home Fires Burning tilt the boys come home, by Novello; God Save the King. :MAJOR VANWYCK TO COMMAND. BATTERY Took Over His Duties Last Week The appointment of Major Walter VanWyek as Officer Commanding the :2nd 99th Wingham Field Battery, R. C, A„ was confirmed by Military Headquarters at London last week, Van of course is no stranger in these Tarts as he has been a resident° here for 32 years and in his younger days was -one of the leading lacrosse play- ers. A veteran of the last war he joined up with the '160st Battalion at Kin- cardine and served as a sergeant with the 1st Engineers in France. On re- turning home after the war he joined the 9th Grey Horse and was a squad- ron commander in this unit. A mem- ber of the firm of Fry and Blackball le has always taken an interest in the -community and for some years has leen a member of the council and the Wingham Hospital Board. The battery requires a large number 'of men to bring it up to strength and Major VanWyek hopes that enlist- ment in this reserve unit will be brisk so that the battery will very soon have .a full compliment, The unit parades -Thursday evening each week and any who are interested in signing up may report at the armoury at that time or ,at the Orderly room any week day.' 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- Zut. 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 'up all old woollen articles and taking them to the Council Chamber, so that another shipment can soon be made. SOFTBALL Two of the postponed games in the e- town softball league were played this week. On Monday night Lloyds won from the Foundry and on Tuesday the Clerk's won from' Gurneys. On Friday night in a scheduled game Gurneys won from the Clerks. There are still three postponed games to be played, The Standing Won Lost Lloyds ' 2 0 Clerks 2 1 Gurneys 1 1 Foundry ..... . ..... 0 Ill In Hospital Mr. 5, E. Homuth is quite ill and is at present a .patient in Wingtam -General Hospital. Brother Passes Suddenly Mr. Percy Sainton received the sad news on Monday morning that his brother Stanley has passed suddenly away at his home „in Toronto. The late Mr. Stainton retired as usual on Sunday evening but was found dead in bed in the morning, SUBJECT WORK AMONG NEGROS A Baptist Young Women Held Monthly Meeting A number of the members of the Baptist Young Women's Mission Circle met at the home of Mrs. jack McLeod for their monthly meeting, "Firmly Stand for God" was the open- ing hymn followed by prayer by Louise Collar. Marjorie Falconer read the Study Book which was a chapter from "the Splendor of God". The Scripture lesson was Psalm 90 and was taken by Mrs, Lucas, followed by a season of Prayer. "More about, )eels" waS sting after which Viola Leatherland gave the topic which was based on Baptist ' Work among the Negros in Windsor), Sandwich and Dresdon. Rosetta Dennis gave a read- ing on the Negro work hi Toronto under the supervision of Rev. and Mrs. ▪ Hill, "Take Time to be 1161y" was the concluding hymn, after which Mrs. Lucas closed the meeting with prayer, A delightful lunch was served by the: hostess and efAvenot. FLOWER SERVICE 'TO BE SUNDAY NEXT United Church Sunday School To Hold Anniversary And Plower Sunday The annual Flower Service and Anniversary of the United Church will be held in the auditorium of the church on Sunday morning. The theme is the -Gospel Bells and the front of the church 'will be decorated in keeping with this theme. The special speaker will be Miss C. Nicoll of Toronto, secretary of the Varsity Christian Fellowship Asaoc- iation. A group of children from the Queen Elizabeth Sehool, Hamilton will give bell ringing selections. TWINS GRADUATED .FROM HOSPITAL Misses Rita and Loretta King Among !Graduates at Guelph Hospital Twin sister, Misses Rita M. King and Loretta R. King, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Michael King of Cul- ross, were among the 20 nurses who received their diplomas and pins at annual graduation ceremony of the Guelph St. Joseph's Hospital nursing training school, which took place Wed- nesday last week at War Memorial Hall, at R.C.A.F. No. 4 Wireless School. As these young ladies stepped for- ward to receive their parchments and pins they received a great Ovation. It is the first time in history that twins have graduated from' this school. Sold Horse Mr. John Walker has sold his good trotting horse, Peter McKillop, to Mr. Tipador of Markdale. Fell Down Stairs Fractured Ribs Mrs. F. A. Parker had the mis- fortune to fall down stairs at her home on Wednesday last week. She frac- tured two ribs and was otherwise bruised. Taken To Hospital Mr. G, L. Dunlop who has confined to his home for about a week has not improved as his friends would wish, and on Monday afternoon he was taken to Wingham General Hos- pital. e Graduated From Stratford Hospital Mr. and Mrs. John H. White, of Clifford, their two sons and a number of neighbors spent Wednesday after- noon, June .10 at the graduating ercises of the School of Nursing at Stratford, where their daughter, Marg- aret Jean, was one of the graduates. Recent Enlistments John Cruickshank, CKNX sports announcer and Andy Scott have joined the Provost Company at London. Other enlistments are Frank H. Col- lar, James W. English,- A. Bruce Mc- Lean, Ward A. Cameron, Gordon F. Lediet. R. G. Casemore who is train- ing at Kitchener has joined the active force also. Turn In Metal Tubes The Wartime Prices and Trade Board announced that used collapsible metal tubes must be delivered to a drug, cigar, general or department store and that "no person may law- fully keep in possession any used col- lapsible metal tube longer than reason- ably necessary for delivery," The board saaid it is a breach of the new regulations, to "destroy or throw away metal tubes which contained any substance or matter." Presentation Al's dance floor Saturday evening was tine scene of a presentation to David Hickey, Ordnance Corps, now stationed at Kitchener, when the em- ployees of Brown Bros., and employ- ees of Al's dance staff, with which he was employeed for some time, to- gether with many of his other friends of town gave him a handsome signet ring and camera. All wished him the very best of luck. Kelly Aitcheson made the presentation. Graduated From Bible Institute Miss Betty Louisa Collar graduated at the London Bible Institute on Tues- day last week. She is planning to take a missionary course in nursing in Tor- onto commencing this fall with a view of going to Africa, Her friends here are proud of her and wish her every success. Her younger sister Laura, has completed . her first year at the London Bible Institute and site too is planning a missionary Weer.. These young ladies are 'it-embers of Wing- ham, Baptist Church. been