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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-08-20, Page 1SOFTBALL FINALS GOT UNDER WAY Clerks and. Gurneys 'to Battle it Out in a Three .out of Five Series- Qn Monday evening the Clerks took the first game of the Town league softball finals from ourneys by the score of 20 to 11. • The second game will be played to-night (Wednesday) and the third game on Friday. If the series continues into next week the games will be played on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The winner of this series will get possession of the Advance-Times cup for one year. The Clerks had two big innings the first when they scored 6 runs and the seventh when they tallied 11. They also notched four in the sixth, Gurn- eys though far behind staged a rally. in the ninth innings for 6 runs andi will no doubt put up a much better game for the balance of the series. Tucker finished on the mound for Gurneys and did well. Foster started and carried on for over six innings. Despite the one sided score in this Chittick did mound duty for the Clerks for 'the whole game. the second game of the series should be worth seeing, as the Gurney gang are far from out of the picture as yet. Line ups: . Clerks—Bell, rf., 2nd; Machan, 3rd; Nicol, ss; McLennan, lf; Groves, c; Haselgrove, '2nd; Gardner, rf; Elliott, lb; Simms, cf; Chittick, p. Gurneys—F. Templeman, c; Ernest, ss; Cantelon, cf; Foster, p; 2nd; Hoff- man, rf; Niergarth, 3b; Bader, ib; J. Templeman, rf; Tucker, 2nd, p. Clerks 601 004 1100-22 Gurneys 000 300 026-11 Came 1st At Goderich Two rinks of trebles represented the ladies bowling club at a tourna- ment at Goderich on Tuesday. One rink Mrs. W. 13. McCool, Mrs. Herb- ert Campbell, Mrs. A. R. Duval, skip, won 1st prize, Graduated From Manning Pool, Rockliffe Miss D. C. McLennaghan, R. R. No. 5, Lucknow, graduated from Man- ning Pool, Rockliffe, near Ottawa, on Friday, as a member of the Royal Can- adian Air Force (Women's Division), TWO-WEEK RURAL RUBBER DRIVE TO BE LAUNCHED Residents 'Are Urged To Leave Scrap Rubber At Mail Boxes For a two-week period commencing Monday, August, 24, rural areas of Ontario and Quebec will resound to shouts of "Any old rubber today?" as country, dwellers and summer residents of these provinces are asked to hand over the scrap rubber on their premises to local• mail couriers who will act as rubber salvage collectors for the special rural campaign. From August 24 to September 8, rural mail couriers of both these prov- inces will pick up and bring in to central salvage depots all scrap rubber articles left at rural mail-boxes by box- holders. The drive is timed to include Labor Day and the end of the summer season so vacationing residents can easily dispose of old rubber articles which closing of camps and cottages will bring to light. Farm dwellers are also expected to roll out a good supply of rubber scrap in these rural , areas which up to now have not been con- veniently reached by regular salvage committees. Seriousness of the rubber situation in Canada and the need of rubber scrap for reclaiming purposes means that every scrap of rubber article is needl- ed, say salvage officials. No matter how old may be the discarded rubber bathing caps, swimming tubes, hot water bottles, and fly-swatters, every scrap rubber boost is a knock—at Hit- ler. Old tires and tubes from cars, tractors and 'motorcycles, though, are the biggest source of reclaimed rubber. Particular emphasis is laid on con- tributing old tire casings usually used on summer docks as boat buffers. These are wanted, and officials stress their usefulness as scrap, no matter how long submerged. A four-page printed card is being mailed to boxholders and residents, giving the details of the scrap drive as it applies to them. The card carries a list of questions and answers on the drive, a list of every day articles that can be salvaged for rubber collection plus a list of the vital needs for which scrap rubber may be used. MIXED RINKS TOURNEY HELD Twenty-One Rinks Took Part With ' Goderich Taking First Prize The Ladies Bowling Club staged a mixed rinks tournament on Thursday evening with 21 rinks taking part in the play: Teeswater 1, Brussels 1, Lucknow 3, Mildmay 1, Goderich 3, local 12, Three ten end games were played and between the second and third games the ladies served a lunch of soup and crackers as a means of getting over the tea and coffee ration- ing. The winner were: 1st., Dr. and Mrs. Hall ,Mr, and Mrs, Walter Hodge, of Goderich, 3 wins pus 19; 2nd., the local rink of W. Haney, Miss Mary Johns ston, Mrs. M, Johnson, Omar Hasel- grove, skip, 3 wins plus 16; 3rd., Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rouse, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Price, Goderich; 4th., Mr. and Mrs. Archie Blair, Mr. and Mrs. Mel Donahue, Teeswater. Dental Office To Be Closed Please note that as I will be at Military Camp from August 24th to September 8th, my office will be clos- ed for that period. Dr, Geo. W. Howson. LARGE ENTRY AT BOWLING TOURNEY 38 Pairs Took Part in Games Here Monday Evening The capacity of the bowling greens was taxed to the limit to accommodate the large entry in the doubles tourna- ment held here on Monday night, ' There were 38 entries and as the greens could only hold 36, two rinks Teceived a bye, The entry was' Tees- -water 2, Seaforth 3, Hanover 1, Brus- sels 2, Walkerton 2, Goderich 9, Luck- now 3, Clifford 2, Blyth 2. The result was as follows: 1st., Joe Agnew and Isaac 'Miller, Lucknow, 3 wins plus 22; 2nd,, Frank Sturdy and Wally Miller, Wingharn, 3 wins plus 18; 3rd,, Henry Diamond and Alex. Crawford, Wingham, 3 wins plus 16; .4th., R. A. Currie and 'Donald Rae, Wingham, 3 wins plus 15; 5th., Sam Dettler and George Robb, Clifford, 3 -wins plus 10; 6th., .Lorne Young and Bert Sanderson, Goderich, 2 wins plus 16; 7th., Fred Johnston and Lorne Dale, Seaforth, 2 wins plus 14. WROXETER LADY BADLY BURNED Mrs. Alvin Moffat was quite ser- iously burned in her home on Satur- day evening. A fire had been started in a gasoline stove but did not burn when another member of the family .came to light the stove, gasoline which' bad escaped took fire. Mrs. Moffat succeeded in getting the stove to the .door, but her clothing had taken fire, Mr. Sellers who was standing across the street rushed to the rescue and -though one aim is in a caste, having suffered very serious injury recently, succeeded in lifting the burning stove out of doors. Mrs. • Moffat suffered severe burns from which she is resting ,comfortably at her home, Had it not been for quick thinking on the part of Mrs. Moffat and her daughters, more serious results would have followed. Her many friends will wish a speedy '..and complete recovery. 'Won First Prize at Seaforth Five local pairs took part in the doubles tournament in Seaforth on Wednesday last week. Only one pair got in the prize list but they, Duncan Kennedy and George Williams, won first prize with 3 wins plus 23. 3rd In Ontario Event At the Provincial lawn bowling tournament held in Toronto last week, a local rink, Omar Haselgrove, Harley Crawford, W. McCoy, Alex Crawford, skip, won third prize in the Ontario event. They won their first game and lost their second and then won five straight games in the Ontario event. Suffered BrOken Neck Otto Schenck, 45-year-old Listowel district farmer, is in Listowel !Mem- orial Hospital suffering from a broken neck received in a motor accident Sat- urday night on highway No. 23 at the intercestion of the 4th concession of Elma township, two and a half miles south 'of Listowel. His condition re- mained critical throughout Saturday night and Sunday but some improve- ment is new noted. Attended Wings Ceremony Mrs. Pete MacLeod attended the graduation exercises at Dunville, Fri- day, August 14th, 1942, where her brother, Kenneth MacSween, Kincar- dine received his wings and is now a Sergt, Pilot and is posted for over- seas shortly. REGISTRATION OF WOMEN NEXT MONTH, Registration Will Be Compulsory But Women Will Not Be Forced To Accept Positions Elliot M. Little, director of National Selective Service, said in an interview at Montreal, that national registration of women would start early in Sep- teniber. He .emphasised that while the regis- tration was compulsory, women would not be forced to accept He pos- itions "at this time." He indicatede however, if there were serious develop, ments in the war the voluntary basis on which women enter industry might be set aside. He did not elaborate on this point, Mr, Little said the national regis- tration would show just how many women were available for war indus- try. "We must consider each woman's Position individually in this scheme," he said, "We 'must consider her re* spottsibilities," Mr: Little said it might be necessary to *move .women to industrial areas, This would only be done if there were no other solution to this war labor problem. Ultimately, he said, the percentage of women employed in the majority of war industries would exceed that of men. An exception would be the steel industry, which could not absorb many Women on account of the heavy work Involved. With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Subocriptiorts $g•00 Per Tow. Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 20th,, 1042 REDUCED FARES TO BE BANNED AUG. 31 Warning Issued By Munitions Minister Howe Munitions Minister Howe announced elimination of certain reduced fares on Canada's railroads and warned that un- less unnecessary civilian travel is lim- ited on a voluntary basis "further re- strictions may become necessary." Effective at midnight August 31, the following are prohibited: 1. Reduced fares on trips between Eastern and Western. Canada, 2. Reduced fares between the Prair- ies and the Pacific coast, 3. Special fares for convention groups. "After August 31 all such traffic will be carried at 'ordinary fares," Mr. Howe, who issued his statement as acting minister of transport. In addition to banning reduced fares on trips between Eastern and Western Canada and the Prairies and the coast, the ban also applies to through trips from Eastern Canada to the west coast, Official spokesmen said there is no intention to dishonor reduced fare tickets sold before August 31, with round-trip provisions good for some length of time after that date. There was no indication in the state- ment as to what "further restrictions" might be in prospect unless there is voluntary curtailment of unnecessary civilian travel. • The new order does not affect in any way travel at reduced rates by members of the.armed forces. Previous Mr. Howe's statement said the elimination of reduced fares was taken to conserve steel, oil, coal and other vital materials ,and to assure adequate transportation facilities for the movement of munitions, other war supplies, and armed forces on duty. BATTERY GOES TO CAMP ON SUNDAY Camp Will Be At Thames Valley, Recruits To Go To Camp Still Accepted On Sunday next the 21st Artillery Brigade, R.C.A.F,, under command of Lt.-col, Go, Howson will entrain for Thames Valley Camp, near London, Other brigade officers from here will be Capt, W. A, Beecroft, chaplain, and Limit W. S. Hall, adjutant. The bri- gade comprises batteries from Walk- erton, Kincardine, Listowel and Wing. ham, The local battery, the 2nd. 99th., will be in command of Major Walter VanWyck. Other officers will be Lieuts. Jack McNab, W, B. McCool C, McAlpine and H, Wylie. About fifty other ranks will attend the camp, The brigade will meet at Listowel. The Kincardine, Wingham and Walk- erton batteries will entrain at their local stations and after meeting at Listowel, the brigade will proceed to London, The special, train will leave the C. N. R. station at Wingham at 7.20 a.m. RECRUITING UNIT HERE EACH WEEK Each week on Friday a mobile re- cruiting unit under command of Lieut. A, C. F. Winslow visits 'Wingham. On their first visit two weeks ago they had considerable luck but last week was not so good. They supply infor- mation regarding all units including the Women's Division and the Veter- ans' Guard. The age for veterans has been raised to 55 years in place of 50 and the category can be as low as C. The unit arrives in town about 1 p.m. Accepts Position With Ford Co. ' Mr. Charles Scott, who has been on the staff of the Department of Labor, Civil Sel•vice Commission, in Ottawa for the past two years, 'has resigned to accept a edition in the offices of the Ford Motor Company of Canada at Windsor. Mr. Scott is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Scott of Bel- grave. LOCAL BOWLERS WON DISTRICT SHIELDS PLANS FOR FROLIC - - NEARLY COMPLETE Lions 'To Stage Great Event Labox' Day Evening With the exception of one small item the plans for the Lions Lahoi" Day Frolic are now complete and the • completion of the plans is a mere matter of confirmation, Some new games are being added to those that have been popular in the past and will include Bingo the great favorite, and the new game is a horse, race that should prove exceptionally interesting .and. attractive, Every effort has been made to have a floor show that will be outstanding.. The committee are satisfied that the public will be more than pleased with the various acts that will be present- ed for their approval, A modern popular • orchestra has been engaged and will be a treat not: only for those who dance but for those that enjoy good music. Make it a date. Meet your friends, at the Lions Frolic in the Wingham Arena on Labor Day. FARMERS ASKED TO GIVE SHARE OF MILK CHEQUES Appeal Made To Pledge Percentage For War Savings The War Finance Committee of Huron will shortly 'circularize the farmers of this county, through the medium of a strongly worded appeal in a letter signed by the Chairman, Mayor A. 3. McMurray, of Clinton, asking them to pledge ten per cent. . of the money received' from their monthly returns from milk, cream and eggs to be used for the purchase of war savings stamps and certificates. The cheese factories, creameries and produce dealers will be asked to make the pledged deductions from the farm- ers' pay cheques, paying that amount in war savings stamps. It is stated that the Huron Federa- tion of Agriculture has approved this plan as the most efficient and 'equit- able means of promoting war savings stamp sales in the rural districts, as over three-quarters of the farmers are supplying the factories, creameries and produce dealers with milk, cream and eggs. These appeals will be sent to every farmer in the county and will be ac- companied by a pledge card. Received Appointment As Officer Mr. Howard Wylie of Wroxeter, has been appointed an officer in the 2nd 99th Battery, R.C.A. (Reserve Force) with the rank of second lieu- tenant, YOUTH DROWNS. IN THE MUD RIVER Leo Caskinette Cousin of Frank Cask, iuette of Town Victim of Drowning Accident. Mr. Frank Caskinette Was at Rivers, dale on Tuesday morning attending the funeral of his cousin, the sixteen- year-old Leo Caskinette, son of Mrs, Andrew Caskinette and the late Mr, Caskinette, who lost his life by drown- ing in the Mud River, near Riversdale on Sunday afternoon. The service was held in St, Anne's Roman Catholic church, and burial took place in the cemetery at Riversdale. With some of his companions he went to swim in the river about a mile from the' village and was • very soon in difficulties.. Bernard Scharbach, one of the group, went to his assist- ance but was pulled under. He fought free but other attempts failed to locate the boy. The body was found about an hour later not far away. He is survived by his mother and a number of sisters and brothers. NEWS WITHELD BY CENSORSHIP The voluntary censorship which Canadian newspapers have accepted as part of the war effort has curtailed the use of much information which might be of value to the enemy. Most recent request from censors is that, newspapers refrain from publish- ing names of R.C.A.F. personnel miss- ing over enemy territory for a consid- erable period after their next of kin have been notified. The reason for withholding this information is con- fidental and not for publication, but readers may be assured that it is a reasonable request and not a matter of government red tape. Special Values in White Shoes Now is the time to buy White foot- wear. Special values at the Willis Shoe Store. To Take Course At Kingston • Major R. S. Hetherington, officer commanding the 99th Battery which is at present stationed at Terrace, B. C., is spending a few days at his home here prior to attending a staff course at the Royal Military College, King- ston. Games Held at Hanover on Tuesday Evening , Inspecting Prison Camps Sergeant A. C, "Bert" Williams, formerly proprietor of the Walkerton Dry Cleaning establishment and form- erly of Winglitim, has recently return- ed from a nine thousand mile journey across Canada in which he visited the various prison camps through* the Dominion. Bert is at present at Gray- enhurst but is leaving shortly for Montieth, Ont,, for a final check-up of the camp there. — Walkerton Herald Times. In the district playoffs on the Han- over greens Tuesday evening, Wing-. ham bowlers won the rinks and doub- les shields. In the doubles Harley Crawford and W. R. Hamilton defeat- ed VanDusen and partner of Tara and Or. Ross and partner of Mount For- est. In the ,rinks Clair Adams, How- ard Sherbondy, Bert Porter, Jack Mason, skip, captured the rink event winning their game 21-18. The singles event was won by Frank Edit of Walkerton. The winners of the above event will represent this district in the Provincial championship matches which will be held in Toronto. Goderich Businessmen Stung Five Goderich men who contributed a total of $60 to an advertising scheme after a transient high-power salesman had called on them have now asked authorities to bring back the alleged slicker on a charge of fraud. The advertising medium involved is a thermometer on the south side of the Square. The thermometer,' already broken, is surrounded by advertising spaces, the whole encased in a metal frame of crude construction and crude- ly erected. It is not at all satisfac- tory and certainly not the same, say the victims, as the glowing word-pic- ture painted by the blib salesman. Even the local artist who painted the advertising cards complains he has not been paid. The thermometer stands at 18 de- grees above zero night and day, cool or hot, rain or shine. — G oderich Signal Star. FREE FREIGHT ON CATTLE URGED Wass UPPER SCHOOL EXAMS RESULTS Proposal' Made To J. G. Taggart At London Several proposals for assisting Ont- ario cattle men in obtaining feeder cattle are receiving consideration, J. G, Taggart, foods administrator of the Wartime. Prices and Trade Board said, One proposal, advanced at a meeting which Mr. Taggart attended at Lon- don, is that the Government should in- augurate a. free freight plan for ship- ping western cattle to 'Ontario. The suggestion, made by a group of cattle men at the meeting, was that the Government should pay freight charges up to $1 a hundred-weight which would mean that cattle from Winnipeg would be moved east with- out cost while shipmentst4rorn points farther west would result in a nominal charge to buyers. •Another suggested plan receiving consideration by the Government is, that cattle should be purchased by the Government at export prices and sold to cattle men at domestic prices. This is the polity which has been adopted by Wartime Foods Corporation, Gov- ernment-created corporation, to relieve the beef shortage of recent weeks. the results of the Upper School exarnitiat;ons for 93.8% of all papers written in these examinations The following are Wingham High School. were successful. 1-75% and over; 2-66% to '14%; 3-60% to 65%; 4-50% to 59%. DITTY BAGS NEEDED FOR THE SAILORS How Many Bags VTill You Fill? The Red Cross Branches of Ontario are planning to supply 12,000 ditty bags to -bring cheer to the Navy and the Merchant Marine at ChriStmas. Wingham branch is anxious to' do its share and is asking the co-operation of every women's organization in the town and surrounding country, The bags will be made by the work com- mittee and may be secured at the Red cross rooms next week. The follow- ing is a list of the contents: comb, soap, hard eandy, razor and blades, pipes, tobacco, chewing gam, envelop- es and paper, pencils, story book, games or cards, socks, handkerchiefs, towels and wash cloths of terry towel- ling, hotisewives, Jooth brushes and powder, shaving sticks, comfort bags. Each organization and group is urg- ed to fill as many bags as possible. Everyone loves the 'sailors and this is Our chance to bring a bit of comfort and happiness to these courageous men who through sleet and cold cheer- fully accept their responsibility of protecting us. In order that these bags may reach the men for Christ titan, they must be returned to the Red Cross by October 10. This Meant no lost time in getting to work. Get your committees together and make your plans at once. . a, .-E ,.0 4 :=5„, gi t' g •/1 u ,,,,° t.)§ c,3 o ,:, ci. "os V; I-; _I..; • b4 4, .21,, g 0 P' ..- 0 H4 co NI t.S ,'1 .-1 44 Frs 3 4 2 3 1 2 4 4 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 2 3 3 2 8 4 2 3 8 4 4 1 3 1 Standards Beitig Painted The new lighting standards on Main street are being painted, Some have already received the finished coat of green with the arm of illuninum. When all 36 standards have been painted the appearance of our (Main St. will be much improved. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. George W. Lane, Ash- field, announce the engagemet of their daughter, Winifred M., to Mr. G. Goldwin Wheeler, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Herbert Wheeler of Belgrave, Ont., the wedding to take place on August 22nd in Hackett's Church at 2.30 p.m. Eclipse of Moon August 25 Capt. J. F. Hellweg, superintendent of the Naval Observatory, Washing- ton, said there would be a total eclipse of the moon on the night of August 25-26, which would be visible in gen- eral throughout the continent. The eclipse will begin at 9,20,, E.W.T., and will be complete at 2,34 a.m. Sugar For HoSpital Patients Hospital patients who are confined for over seven days must bring their sugar ration cards with them, also special duty nurses must bring their own sugar rations: This is by order of the Price Control Board and the superintendent of the local hospital has asked us to bring this -matter to the attention of the public. Spectacle Frames' Wanted Have you a pair of good eye glass frames that you are not using? • They are needed for the civilians in , the bombed areas, and the Red Cross, has undertaken to pack and forward them. There are many frames lying around not in use, Everyone is asked to hunt them up and leave them at the Red Cross rooms as soon as Possible. Showered By Friends On Wednesday night last vveek lMiss Irene Ellacott was the honored guest at a shower held by Miss Ann Forgie at which forty were present, The shower was a miscellaneous one and the'bride-to-he received a large num- ber .of lovely gifts for which She ex. pressed her sincere appreciation.. bur. ing the evening games were played in- eluding bingo and a dainty lunch was served. Summer flowers were used as decorations, 3 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Ross Howson has returned from a visit in Kincardine. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Deans are spend- ing a vacation at Owen Sound. Master Bobby Finlay is spending a few holidays with friends in Ethel. Pte. John Cruickshank of London, spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. Jack Hare of Kitchener, is visit- ing with his mother, Mrs. S. N. Hare. Mrs. Charles Sutton is visiting with her son, Mr. Reg. Sutton of Orange- ville. Mr, Carl Clark of Detroit is visiting with his grandfather, Mr. John Case- more. Mrs. Wm, Oliver' and son Billy is visiting with her father, Mr. Charles Sutton, Mrs. D. Waters returned home on Friday after spending a few weeks in Toronto. Miss Kathleen Fleming of Chatham, was a visitor with her aunt, Mrs. C. J. Newman. Pte. Russel Holmes of London, spent the week-end at his home in Turnber rY. Pte. Robt. Scott, of the Signalling Corps, Debert, N.S,, spent a furlough at his home. Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Seddon of Windsor, visited over the week-end with his parents. Sgt. Frank Hopper, 99th Battery, Terrace, B.C., is spending a furlough at his home here. Miss Edith Fitzpatrick and friend of Detroit, were guests of her mother, Mrs. M. Fitzpatrick. Pte, Earl Weitz of Camp Borden, spent a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Win, Burchill. Miss Isabel Habkirk, Reg, N., of the Wingham Hospital staff, visited last week in Kincardine. Mrs, W. M. Connell and son Billy are visiting with her mother, Mrs, John Kennedy, at Thessalon. Miss Dorothy Piper has returned from a visit in Oshawa, Hamilton, To- ronto, Caledonia and Windsor. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Forbes and daughters Mary and Helen, spent the week-end with Mrs. H. Howard. Miss Beatrice O'Connor of Toronto, is spending two weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Newman, Lower Wingham. Mrs, B. t` Miller, Betty and Jack Lewis, have, returned front a their va- cation at Jackson Points, Lake Sitheoe. 4 8 4 1 1 1 g 3 4 4 2 8 8 3 4 8 3 1 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 1 4 Beecroft, W.' R. Carson, E. V. 2 3 Connell, M. S. 4 Copeland, D. 12.. 4 Coulter, j, 'W. Coulter, AL 1 1 Gannett, M. B. 3 Higgins, N. R. ... .....................— Lloyd, G. I-I. McGuire, L. F., .8 2 2 4 McMichael, G. E, _.,.... 3 1 2 1 Norman, M. 13 ...............-.„...„„„ 4 Thomson, G. 14, ,.........,......, ....... Thomson, H. J. . ........ .....,..--- - Underwood, M. J. 4 8 2 8 Walker, .M. H. 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 4 'White Shoe Bargains Bargains in White Shbes at the Willis Shoe Store, Suffered Stroke Word was received in town on Tuesday morning that Harry J. Logan of Teeswater had suffered a stroke, 13and Concert Well Attended The Sunday night band concert was well attended and the program played by the band was much appreciated. The, weather was ideal for such an occaSitin. Masi to Attend the Lions Club Frolic, Wingham, Labor Day Evening, Monday, Sept. 7th