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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-07-09, Page 1r. to me With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. ,41/1110111111111,01•1111, Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 9th„ 1942 Subscriptions $2.90 Per Year M.111,111.41MMNINIMINITIME• 'Raymond Redmond, violin in hand, leading the singing. The lower picture shows the massed choir, (luring the grand finale of the afternoon pro- ' gram, as they sang "Salute to the United 'Nations". Pictures courtesy 1-9 -091.1 Free Press, To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the inedrporation of the Township Bridge, July 1st. These pictures were taken during, the picnic which attracted 1500 :;;AFT WAWANOSH CELEBRATED SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY of East Wawanosh a monster picnic/ was held at 'the 10th people. The top picture shows the male choir with Reeve TREBLES TOURNEY I ENROUTE HOME LONDON NURSE NEW SUPERINTENDENT Mrs. Iris Morrey Of London Received Hospital Appointment At a meeting of the Wirigham Hos- pital Board held on Friday evening, Mrs. Iris Morrey of London was chosen superintendent of the hospital, her duties to commence July 15th. She will replace Miss W, Douglas who has been head of the institution since last August and who recently resigned. Mrs. Morrey has had fine experience for this position and comes highly recommended. She is - graduate of the hospital at Cleveland, Ohio, has not only had considerable experience in administration but had special qualifications in obstretrics and surg- ical work, During the past year Mrs, Morrey has been teaching and instruc- ting for the Red Cross., During the past month the board has had installed a water softener which will supply' water for the oper- ating room and the equipment in this department. New Salvation Army Officer Lieut. Allwyn Thomas of Hamilton arrived in town on Thursday to take over her duties at the Salvation Army here. She replaces Lieut. Violet Lar- der who was on the staff here for the past two months, Liettt, Reitta Ellis who has been here for some time re- mains in charge of the district. REGISTER NOW FOR FARM ASSISTANCE Mr. Ronald Rae Heads Committee For This Activity In many municipalities the citizens are making a point of assisting the farmers in their district with rush work on the farm, Assistance of this kind saved the sugar beet crop in South Huron and Middlesex, An effort is being made here to register the names of any can assist the local and district farmers during the haying, harvest or other rush work. If you can assist in this important work leave your name with Ronald Rae giving the information as to the time etc., that your would be available, This is an important activity and is being sponsored locally, by the Lions Club, Treat this matter as ur- gent, Every available titan hour can . be used. Home From Hospital Walter Lockridge returned on Sat- urday from St. Michael's HoSpital, Toronto. We are pleaSed to state that he is much improved but it will be some time before he is back to work, as usual. Bluevale Lad Received His Wings In the list of those who graduated from the Royal Canadian Air Force Bombing and Gunnery School at Da- 'foe, Sask,,, was the name of. a Bluevale boy, R. B. Barnard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Barnard. The wings cere- mony took place Friday last. Russell will now spend two weeks leave at his home at Bluevale. GAMES AND READING MATERIAL WANTED Save Your Current Magazines For The Boys Of The 99th Battery The first shipment of games and magazines to the 99th Battery was made on Saturday and the committee of the Lions Citib in charge of this activity are very pleased with the re- sponse to their appeal for games and magazines. The 99th are stationed at Terrace, B.C., and there is nothing at this point to interest the boys in their off time so an appeal was made by their officers for games and magazines to help fill, in the time. The ,Lions Club are sponsoring this effort here and will make• a shipment to the boys every Saturday and ask the co-operation of the people in this district. Leave your parcels at the Town Clerk's Office, J, Mason & Son, McKibbon's Drug Store or the Mac- Lean Lumber and Coal Co, If your parcel is too large for you to deliver yourself the committee will arrange to pick it up. Call 24 if •a pick-up is necessary. Save your magazines for the boys of the 99th. Turn them in tacit week. E. WAWANOSH HELD MONSTER PICNIC Big Celebration Marked The 75th Anniversary Of The Incorporation Of The Township Fine Program Was Presented. Dance Held In The Evening • July l.st is a day that will ever be remembered by the people of East Wawanosh as on that day they cele- brated the 75th anniversary of the in- corporation of the township. It was an outstanding event and was held in the form of a monster picnic at the "Tenth Bridge". It is estimated that over 1500 were present and the fine weather added greatly to the enjoy- ment of the day. Preparations had been going on for some time to make this day a mem- orable one for the people of the town- ship and the Reeve, Councillors and officials who looked after the -arrange- ments are to be congratulated on their splendid efforts. During the past year Reeve Raymond Redmond and Clerk Alex Porterfield have boosted this event at every opportunity. The members of the council and the of- ficials were also keenly interested. The result was the biggest and best cele- bration ever held in the township. Afternoon Program It was shortly after the dinner hour that the crowd started to gather and those who had planned and arranged the event were very happy that the weatherman was on his good behav- iour. Reeve Redmond was the cap- able chairman for the afternoon, he also led the male choir and entertained with his violin. During the early part of the afternoon ball games• and races were held. (Continued on page three) NOTICE To Municipal Water Consumers The hours for lawn, garden and street watering are from 6 to 8 a.m., and 6 to 8 p.m. This service costs $2.00 per year. The most economical use of water is required as the use of electric power for pumping has to be drastically cur- tailed to save power for war produc- tion. You are requested` to save water in every way possible, paying particular attention to leaks in your equipment. Wingham Utilities Commission. Taking Mothercraft Course Miss Ruth Hamilton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hamilton, left last week for Toronto where she has entered a course in Mothercraft nurs- ing. Making Good Recovery Mr. Geo. Dottbledee who underwent a serious operation in a London Hos- pital early in June, is now making splendid progress at the home of his son Fred, in Howick. Appointed Battery Officer Mr. W. B. McCool has 'been ap- pointed a second Lieut. in the 2nd. 99th Field Battery, R.C.A., Reserve Force. Confirmation of his appoint- ment was received Saturday. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs, David Currie wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Flora Jean, to Eric Moore Elliott, of Ottawa, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Elliott, Norwood, Ontario, the marriage to take place early in August. Summer School For Children ' The Salvation Army are holding a summer school for children. The first class was held on Thursday last with a good attendance. 'The classes will be held each thursday morning com- mencing at 10.80 o'clock, during July and August, There , are periods -of Devotions, Handicraft work, Physical Exercises and Games, All boys and girls between the ages of five and thirteen are invited to attend, Chesterfield Goes Up In Smoke Mr. Love of Ethel had the surprise of his life Thursday morning. He loaded his trailer with a fine new chesterfield at the Fry & Blaolthall factory and then started for home, When lie was between Jamestown and Brussels the chesterfield took fire and before he noticed the fire all that was left of the chesterfield was the springs. The top of the trailer was also burned, It is thought that a cigarette butt thrown from a passing truck or car Was the tattSc of the blaze, The first thing Mr, Love did was to order an- other, chesterfield front the factory Isere. JUNE DONATIONS TO THE",. RED CROSS To Aid In Carrying On This Great Work Donations Are Greatfully Received The Wingham Branch of the Can- adian. Red Cross Society wishes to acknowledge the following donations which were received during the month of June, and to thank the donors for their gifts: Miss Jane McGregor, 2 quilt tops; Mrs. Godkin, 1 pair socks; Mrs, W. J. Johnston, 1 pair pillows; Mrs. Geo. Williams, 1 \child's sweater and pair socks; , Mrs. I3aker, Lower Town, 1 quilt top; Mrs. A .Homuth, 2 quilt tops; Mrs. Phippen, Sr., 1 quilt top; 9th of Turnberry, 3 quilts; Women's Institute, 2 quilts; 4th of 'hirnberry, 5 quilts; High School Red Cross, 3 pairs bootees, -17 diapers, 38 handker- chiefs, 4 woven scarves, 1 child's dress,. Cash Donations Holmes' School (per Miss Short- reed) $28,50; From School Sections No. 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, (per Miss May Johann) $27,40; Whitechurch Group for Blanket Fund, $2,00; Donation from "A Friend" 50c; Miss McCallum, $1.00; Mrs. Chris. Templetnan, $1.00; Mrs. Howard Waram, $2.00; Mrs, Alex. Dark, $1,00; Miss Martha Case- more, $1.00; Mrs. Clare Adams, $5.00. Motorcycle 'rook Fire At the supper hour on Thursday Ken Baker's motorcycle took fire and only quick action by Ken stopped a serious fire resulting as the motorcycle was in the Adair garage with several trucks. The flames from the tanks shot to the ceiling of the ,garage, The fire brigade were called.but Ken had things under control before they had time to take action. The motorcycle was considerably damaged but is again ,in operation. Old Timer Visited Here Mr. and Mrs. R. B. jeffray of Tor- onto, were visitors last week with Miss Bengough and NESS E. Perrin. Mr, jeffray is now 86 years old and came to, Winghatn in 1874 and was the first operator with the Great Western Rail- way here, A year later he says the Miran and Bruce 'ante froth London, Mr. leffray came to Wingbarn frott Mildmay, He served the railway Prim- to his retirement at Pergus, Hensail, Londesboro, Toronto. Mrs. jeffray was the former Miss Palmeia Lucknow Rink Won First Prize Fifteen rinks took part in the trebles tournament on Tuesday evening by the Ladies Bowling club. Rinks were Lucknow 2, Walkerton 3, Teeswater 1, Local 9. Four ten end games were played with a plus of 8. Two games were played in the afternoon and two in the evening. A Lucknow rink ,Margaret Rae, Mrs. T. Clark, Mrs. C. Steward, skip, won 1st prize with 4 wins plus 21; local sinks won the other three prizes; 2nd Mrs. W. Murray, Mrs, H. Campbell, Mrs, E. Webster, skip, 3 wins plus 15; 3rd, Mrs. Green, Mrs. W. H. Gurney, Mrs. A. R. DuVal, skip, 3 wins plus 14; 4th, Mrs. C. Lloyd, Mrs, S. Camp- bell, Mrs. E. R. Harrison, skip, 3 wins plus 11.' Takes Over Blyth Service Station Mr. Jim Newell has taken over the Service Station at Blyth which has been operated by Mr. Frank Elliott for several years. Moved To Wingham Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Newcombe of Stratford have taken up residence in Miss Ishister's house on Centre Street, Mr. Newcombe is in charge of the installation and repair for this district of the Bell Telephone Co. LUCKNOW TO HOLD 12th CELEBRATION Local Lodge Will Attend The annual 12th of July celebration is being held at Lucknow on Satur- day next, July 11th, L. H, Saunders of Toronto, past grand master for Ont- ario West, and Grand Lodge organizer will speak. Other speakers will be Rev, E. 0. Gallagher of Wingham, deputy grand chaplain of Ontario West and Rev, I. W. Stewart of Lucknow will also give addresses, Besides numerous fife and drum bands, the Clinton and Lucknow Pipe Bands will provide music throughout the afternoon and evening, Parade prizes are offered to the Oldest Orangeman; the best dressed lodge; the best dressed L.O.B. A. Lodge; best fife and drtimmer; largest lodge anti the lodge coming the greatest distance, There will be dancing afternoon and evening, also ati entertainment in the evening. On The Official Exchange List From Tokyo On Board The "Asama Maru" A letter has been received from the Commercial Intelligence Department of Trade and Commerce stating that they have been informed by the De- partment of External Affairs, that ac- cording to advice received from Berne, Switzerland, Max Stewart is on the Canadian passenger list of the official exchange vessel "Asama Marti" which sailed sometime in June. According to information received he should ar- rive in Canada about the latter part of August. Max left here as Assistant Trade Commissioner to Shanghai in August 1937, and arrived there when that city was being bombed by the Japs. Only officials were allowed off at Shanghai and the boat 2roceeded to Hong Kong after taking on women and children evacuees. He was sent to Tokyo, Japan, twice. The last time he went as Acting Com- mercial Intelligence Secretary and was, there when war broke out in Decem- ber, As a Government official he would be accorded diplomatic privil- eges under Japanese surveillance. No word has been received from him since last October. Max Stewart is the youngest brother of ,Mrs. Harold"Walker. • Taking Course At Galt Murray Rae left Monday for Galt to take a . course in aero engine mechanics. Before leaving Niagara Falls, the staff of the 13ank of Corn- ferce presented him with a travelling kit. Came 1, 2, 3 at Teeswater In a tournament of mixed doubles held recently at Tecswater, Wingham pairs walked off with the first three prizes. Mr. and Mrs, Alec Crawford were 1st; Mr. and Mrs, Art, Wilson 2nd; and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rae, 3rd, Could 'You Use These Fry and Blackhall Limited have donated to the Red Cross a number of ends of upholstering material, etc, These ends arc of up-to-date patterns and materials, The Red Cross will have then for sale in their rooms at the Town Hail on Tuesday afternoon next week. The sale price will be most reasonable so be OM hand and secure a few of these real bargains, RESULTS OF THE ENTRANCE .EXAMS Successful ',Candidates Were As Follows Wingham Centre Anderson, Patsy; Agar, Shirley; Brophy, Gerald; Brydges, Norma (Hon,); • Cameron, Hazel; Campbell, Gladys; Colborne, James; Connell, Mary Lu (Hon.); Cook, Edith; Cook, Florence; Cook; Graham; Cowan, Wanda; Dickinson, Norman; Dunbar, Lorna; Edgar, Joan; Everick, June; Finlay, Betty; Forbes, Mary (Hon.); Foxton, Ronald; Forsyth, Mary; Fras- er, Dotothy; Fraser, Joan; Gannett, Ruth; Higgins, Ruth (Hon.); Lewis, Elizabeth; Lockridge, Helen; Lock- ridge, Thomas (Hon.); Nethery, Fern; Ohm, Fred; Ross, Barbara (Hon.); Selrattee, Donald; Walker Dwana (Hon.); Walker, Edna; Walpole, Wray; Wells, Dorothy; Willoughby,. Jean (Hon).; Glousher, Irene, Reg. 10-5. Wroxeter Centre Adams, Esther; Adams, George; Brown, Raymond; Campbell, John (Hon.); Carson, Norman; Chambers, Jessie; Gibson, Lulu; Hambly, Verne; Hardie, Eileen.; Hays, Stanley; Hutch- ison, Mae; Hyndman, Greta; Moffat, Calvin; McCutcheon, Audrey; McDon- ald, Edith; McMichael, Andrew; Nay, Robert; Plant, Ross; Ritchie, Mary, (Hon.); Steurnol, Ruby; Timm, Reta; Townsend, Donald; Wade, Audrey; Wearring, Anges (Hon.). There were no failures. Fordwich Centre Albright, Jean; Albright, Robert; Behrns, Eleanor; Bellamy, Viola; *Bride, Harvey (Hon.); Campbell, Dorothy; Cowan, Charles; Dickert, Hilda; Dodds, Lois; Fleet, Nordene; Giles, Elizabeth (Hon.); Lints, How- ard (Hon.); Litt, Leonard; Mahood, Leland (Hon.); Mann, Edith; Mc- Dowell, Doreen; McKenzie, Muriel; O'Dwyer, Rita; (Hon,); Reid, Ken- nedy; RekCl) ciVR41; WidleYr ,Stigi ty, Ruby; Sothern, Shirley (Hon)) Stevenson, Erinta, Werner,. Donald. Notice Re Old Woollens For the summer months the Red Cross is not taking any more old woollens. Notice will be given later when another collection will be made, Transferred To ValCartier L/Cpl, Jack Sturdy who has been stationed at London with the Provost Corps for some time, has been trans- ferred to Val Cartier. RECRUITING OFFICER HAD VERY BUSY DAY Plying Officer Peers spent a day in Wingham last week recruiting for the R.C.A.P, He had a very busy day and hi conservation with the writer stated that he was sure that in., formation leading to enlistment was given to several including some girls and women, Mr. Peers also stated that men be. tween the ages of 18 and 32 are urg, ently required for Aircrew, Observers and Pilots. Wireless Operators (Air Gunners) between the ages of 18 and 88 with two years successful High School are also needed as well as wontert 4 for duty as clerks, telephone operators, laundry Women, cooks and general duty, ,:MONDAY AUGUST 3rd CIVIC HOLIDAY Council Notified Of Better Train Service At a meeting of the Town Council •on Monday evening Councillor David- son reported that the septic tank was in need of repair. He said steel pipe should be laid from the outlet to the river. There was discussion on the matter and on motion of Couns, Lloyd and VanWyck Coun. Davidson was „authorized to purchase the necessary pipe to fix the outlet to the septic 'tank. The matter of observing Civic Holi- day was brought up by the Mayor and it was moved by Couns. Wilkin- son and Johnson that the Mayor de- clare Monday, August 3rd, Civic Holi- day. The matter of issuing a permit to joe Kerr for the erection of a building .50 by 30 feet on the Supertest prop- erty next to the machine shop was laid over for the time being' sand in the meantime the property committee -is to get further particulars and report 'hack to the council. Clerk W. A. Galbraith was granted holidays the last week of the month ,on motion of Couns. Johnson and Kennedy. A letter was received from the hockey club stating that the club went $288.70 behind on last season's oper- .ations, and asking the council to as- sist them to clear this indebtedness. Coun. Johnson said there was little chance of a hockey team this winter As only two of last years team were here at present. The following motion by Couns. Evans and Kennedy carried. That a "balance be kept in the arena account to cover expenses for the year and the remainder be turned over to the Hock- ey club to apply on their indebtedness. , Mr. David Finlay said the high water on May 30 had. flooded his po- tato patch and had killed the seed. He complained that 'it was due to the standards at the dam not being re- moved on one side of the dam and the other side becoming choked with weeds. His loss he said was about 20 hags of potatoes. This matter was re- ferred to the Commission on motion .of Couns. Lloyd and Johnson. The clerk -eported that the water tested grade A as of June 30th. Letters were received from Lieut. .,A. D. MacWilliam, L.A.C. Gordon Leggatt and Chas. Wellwood of Ter- race, B.C., thanking Council for the gift of a pen and pencil set. A letter from the C.N.R. stated that the time of the noon train had been changed effective June 28. The train (Continued on page four) I LADIES HELD A MAX STEWART NOW There were three failureS. * This candidate, 12 Howick, the 3rd highest of all candidates tak- ing written examinations in this in- spectorate. • Brussels Centre a Brewer, Betty; Bradshaw, Gordon; , Bradshaw, Mary; Cameron, Nancy (Hon.); Dennis, Dorothy (Hon.); Et,. liott, Robert; Gibson, Lillian; Gillis, Frances; Gordon, William; Hulley, Cora; Jacklin, Mary; Jewell, Ruth (Hon.); Johnston, John; McKercher, Ruth; Mann, Aveline; Matheson, Mur- ray; Pennington, Robert; Sellers, Isa- bell; Stevenson, Ruth; Stiles, Mac; Thomas, Ruth (Hon.); Thomas, Charles; VanNorman, Marney; Willis, Donald (Hon.); 'Willis, Elizabeth; Wilton, Mary (Hon.). Blyth Centre First Class Honours (75% or more) Leonard Archambault, Roy Buchan- an, Donald Morritt, Robert Vokes. Second Class Honours (70 to 74%) —Kenneth Brogham, Donald Cowan, Ferric Pollard, Joyce Rath. Pass, (60 to 69%)—Gordon Beadle, Velma Hesk, Milton McCool, Roberta McVittie, Keith Morritt, Alexander Nethery, Jeanetta Snell, Kenneth, Staples, Lloyd Walsh, Harvey Wight- man, Roy Young.