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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-09-10, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, esseenseee.D4) Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, 1942 On the right a trained ARP demonstrates the method for taping windows to prevent the ,glass from splintering. sound, worker serious. The doubles tournament held on the local greens on Wednesday afternoon and evening last week had an entry of but 14 rinks. The weather man also put a crimp in the proceedings when rain descended during. the third game making further play impossible. The results were: 1st., Peter Gowans and Wally Miller; 2nd,, Cherie Lloyd and Alex Crawford; 3rd., Bert Isard and W. R. Hamilton, LOCAL ENTRIES WON ALL THE PRIZES Doubles Tourney Held Wednesday YOUNG LAD KNOCKED DOWN BY A CAR George Gammage Had Narrow Escape While visiting his grandmother in Chatham last week, George Ganunage, son of Mr, and Mrs. G. C, Gammage, of town had an unfortunate accident, He had spent two weeks there and was due to start home on Thursday,' afternoon, A few hours prior to this time he was riding his bicycle when a car turning into a driveway knocked him down and ran over the calf of his leg. Despite a very sore leg George proceeded to London as scheduled to be met by his parents. The injured member is quite swollen and there are also some abrasions. It is hoped he will be in shape to attend school the first of the week,. It was a close call and could easily have been much more Shoes For School Children School children require well fitted shoes and the kind that keeps their feet dry. Get them at the Willis Shoe Store, Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Miller Procter, Wing- ham, announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Louise, to Mr. John Orton Grain, son of Mr. and Mts. Lance Grain, Wingham, The marriage to take place the latter part of September. Sugar For Early Apples The announcement made by the Sugar administrator to the effect that extra sugar has been made available for use with early Canadian apples, is for the purpose of ensuring that none of this year's fine crop will be wasted. One pound of sugar may be bought on the voucher system for every eight pounds of apples. Housewives can co- operate in the eonservation scheme by serving apple desserts frequently. The allowattee will be found ample for sweetening apple sauce, but for pies it may be necessary to dip into -the fam- ily ration or to use additional sweet- ening in the form of honey or corn syrup. ' CLERKS WINNERS OF SOFTBALL TOURNEY Three• Teams Took Part, Listowel, Lloyds and the Clerks On Labor lay afternoon, the local Softball association held a toernantent in' the ToWts Park here. Three teams took part le the two games played. In the first game Listowel lost to Lfoyds by the score of 21-29. Lloyds then took on the Clerks who, A d tove thent out of the town league playoffs, Mid they lost out to the Counter hop- pets by 6 tuns, the finel tally being Clerke 10;- Lloyds 5.. LIONS FROLIC WAS LARGELY ATTENDED. ever Two Thousand People Jammed the Arena. of This Fifth Annual Frolic The Fifth Annual Lions Frolic held in the Arena on Monday evening was a decided success es over 2000 people were present, Before eight o'clock they commenced to gather and before nine it was apparent that a record. crowd would be on hand, The Wing- ham Citizens' Band played at the Town Fall to start the proceedings and then marched tb the Arena. The entertainment was much enjoy- ed and the floor show artists were -greeted with much applause, The -dance and the games were well pat- ronized and at the time of going to press it is impossible to state the ex act results but it is 'considered that this year will be about tops or there- =abouts. • • Lucky Winners , The winner of the Lucky program prize was Jack McBurney, whose pro- zram was number 2098, • The winners -of the draw on which 'tickets have been sold for sometime -were: 1st, Mrs. Keitha McCrodan, 'Trenton, $85 War Savings Certifi- eate, ticket No. 198; 2nd. Dr. J. , A. Fox of town, $20 eWar Savings Certi- iicate, tickenNo. 489; 3rd, Jim Rail of town, $10 War Savings ' Certificate, ticket No. 642; 4th., John Harrison of 'Wroxeter, $5 ticket No. 86; 5th, Alex Skinn, town, $5 ticket No. 3503 other :prizes were won by Hartley Smith, R. No, 1, Winghare, ticket No. 2723; Joe McMillan, Lucknow, ticket No. =98; Norman Coulter, R, R. No. 4, Wingham, ticket No. 2716. The proceeds from this event, will be. /or Crippled Children, Community 'Welfare and War Services. :Purchased Farm Tom ,Nichol has purchased the John :Falconer farm in Culross. hospital Auxiliary Meets Monday The regular meeting of the Women's Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital, will be held in the Council Chambers on Monday afternoon, :September 14th., at 3.45 o'clock. Lucky Ticket Sold At. Trenton, Some—people have been wondering tow the first prize in the Lions draw -went to Mrs. Keitha McCrodan of 'Trenton, Some weeks ago Mr. Far- gar, proprietor of Farrar & Sons furni- ture store at Trenton, sent a book of tickets from the Rotary Club there to the Western Foundry, They thought it a good idea in turn to send a book -of the Lions Club tickets to Mr. Far- rar and the result was Mr. Farrar's .daughter won the first prize, $35 in War Savings Certificates. BUSINESSMAN DIED OF HEART ATTACK Mr. W. G. Franklyn Watson, Passed On Suddenly Monday Afternoon Two weeks ago Monday, William George Franklyn Watson, prominent local merchant, suffered a heart at- tack. He was apparently progressing satisfactorily but slowly when he suf- fered another seizure Monday after- noon and passed on immediately. His wife was with him when he suffered the fatal attack in the upstairs hall.W.ay of their home, He was in his 59th. year. Born in Hibbert township, near Mitchell, he came with his parents to Wingham when four years old. His father the late David N. Watson con- ducted a monument business here. They then moved to Wiarton and lat- er to Listowel where the deceased at- tended school. After living in Clin- ton for 20 years he resided in Sarnia and London and several other West- ern Ontario towns prior to returning to 'Wingham 16 years ago, Mr. Watson was a member of Whig- ham United church and took a great interest in various lodges being a mem- ber of the Masonic Order, the Odd- /dime, the Black Knights, the Loyal Orange Order and the Eastern Star. He was a P. D. D. d, M. of the Odd- fellows, He leaves to mourn his pass- ing his wife, the former Gertrude O'Neil of London Township. The ftitieral service will be held at his residence, loeephine. St., at 1,80 O'clock on 'Thursday afternoon, with Rev. W. A. Beeetoft officiating and Rev, B. 0, Galleglier tied Reve j. Stew- art of Lucknow assisting, Mr. Harry Hopper wilt sing One of Mr. Watson's favorite hymns. Burial will take plate in Bite Atig1.1 _, can cemetery, London Township'. FORMER WINGHAIVIITE TO GIVE LECTURE. Brigadier Habkirk Will Give lanstrat. ed Talk "The Prisoners Friend" On - Thursday, September. 17th,, 1942, at 8 p, ma in the Salvation Army Citadel there will beheld a special meeting .that will be of interest to many town folks, Brigadier Habkirk, Who was born in Wingbam, sixty-five years ago and has been away now for quite a number of years is returning to visit the old home town. Re will be giving an illustrated lecture in the Salvation Army Hall on the above date, , It is entitled "The Prisoner's Friend", and shows the Brigadier's dealings as an Army Officer with 27 murderers, seven of whom he accomp- ied to the gallows, This lecture will be instructive and informative in the prison work of the Salvation Army, and prove interesting and helpful. We are sure that you will want to meet this old Wingham lad and so we invite you to attend this service. Please keep this date open. TURN IN TUBE TO GET TOOTH PASTE From now on you will have to turn in an empty metal tube before you can buy a tube of tooth paste or shaving cream. The Wartime Prices and Trade Board announced the new reg- ulations—a step taken some• time ago in the United States. The order now is in effect. Retailers are prohibited from selling any tooth paste or shaving cream in a collapsible metal tube "except on sur- render of a used tube at the time of sale or delivery," a board statement said, An earlier order, effective June 1st., prohibited destruction or throwing away of used tubes, and this order is still in' effect. Harvesting In The West Ken Baker and Calvin Burke left on- Tuesday for Western Canada where they will work in the harvest fields. Sold House Mr: Wilfred Arthur recently pur- chased the Margaret Anderson house on Catharine Street from Mr. Thomas Burke. Relieving At Dominion Store Mr, Fred Mundy of Mitchell, is re- leiving Mr. Ken. Pennington, manager of the Dominion store, who is on two weeks vacation. New Footwear Men for strong sturdy boots that will keep your feet dry and comfort- able call at the Willis Shoe Store. New stock just arrived. Doubles Tourney Monday Next The bowling club are holding a doubles twilight on Monday evening next, Sept. 14th, It is expected that the full entry of 34 will be present. Attending Church Council The following from this district left on Tuesday to attend the sessions of the, General Council of the United Church.' meeting in Belleville, Revs R. N, Steward, Teeswater; Rev, W, Rose, Auburn; and Lay Commissioners, L, Hilburn, Blyth and R. C. McClenag- ban, Whitechurch and S. C. Rathwell, Lucknow. Fell 20 Feet, Fractured Skull Albert J., Wilkie, for many years an employee of the Western Canada Flour Mills at Goderiele is in. the hos- pital there in a serious condition suf- fering with a fractured skull and other injerie4 he received, when he fell through the elevator shaft from .one floor to another a distance of 20 feet, He is an uncle ,of Mrs. Carl Deans of town. White Squirrel On Salter Paten Mr, John Salter who lives on High- way 4, eoieth of town, reports the pre- sence Of a white squirrel ou .his farm. His nephew, Russell Salter, has seen it several times but last week was the first time Mr. Salter had a good look at it, It is pure white extept for e few red heiti in its tail, White squirrels are very rare in this district and Mr. Salter reports that this is the first one he has ever emit. "You're looking Very down in the mouth, Mae!" "Ay, I am that. Mt dentist was in the habit o' giving a drink to stint- ttiate :patients who had t tooth ottit.° "Ila, hat I get you. He's run Out of whiskey." "Nae--e-Tve relft out teeth!" Threatened with the daily possibil- ity of Japanese -air raids, women on the Pacific Coast are taking an active part in preparing for all eventualities, SALVATION ARMY APPEAL SEPT. 21 Preparations For Home Front Servic- es Drive Nearly Completed Monday September 21st. will be the opening day across Canada for the ap- peal for funds for the-Salvation Army Home Front Services. Lieut. Reitta Ellis, the local Salvation Army Offic- er, reports that plans for the campaign in this district are nearing completion. The chairman is Mr. R. H. Lloyd and the Advance Gift chairman is Mr. Howson, Mr. G. E. Northwood is the treasurer. A house to house canvas will be made in Wingliam and the canvassers are being appointed this week. The Wingham district includes Ripley, Lucknow, Brussels, Wroxeter, Gorrie and territories adjoining. Real Estate Transfer Mrs. S. A. Murray has purchased the McPherson house on Minnie St. Position In Orillia Mr, Vern Abram who was manager of the Chainway store here for a few months4 has severed his connection • with this company and has-accepted a position with Silver's Gents' Furnish- ings in Orillia, Bowled In Globe Doubles • Two pairs from here entered in the Globe Doubles in Toronto last week. They were Alex. Crawford and Har- ley Crawford, Jack Mason and How- ard Sherbondy. There were 182 en- tries and both local pairs gpt into the 16's before they lost a game, To Discuss War Financing In connection with the activities -of the Huron County War Finance Com- mittee a round table discussion will be held over CKNX on Saturday, Sept. 12th., from 12.45 to 1 o'clock at the noon hour. Taking part in the dis- cussions will be George Jefferson, principal of Clinton Public school; Mr. James Kinkead, Public school In- spector for North Huron and Rev. W. A, Beetroft of town. PRESBYTERIAL TO HOLD RALLY HERE Question Drawer To Be Conducted The Maitland Presbyterial Society of the W, M. S. of the Presbyterian church in Canada, will hold a really 10 St. Andtews' Presbyterian Church, Wingham, on Wednesday, September 16th,, commencing at 2 o'clock. Members of the Brussels auxiliary will' conduct the worship period. Brief re- ports will be presented by the atteil- lery presidents, The guest speaker, Miss Freida -Mathews wilt also conduct a qteetion drawer. The Presbytetial president, Mrs, te. Davidson, Dutton. non, will give the closing words. AIR RAID .PRECAUTIONS On the left a young housewife pract- ices disconnecting the gas supply at the outlet, one of the first things that should be clone when air raid sirens WOMAN RECRUITS WANTED IN ARMY Information May Be Received Every Friday When Recruiting Unit Visits Here Canada is facing a future in which women are going to play a vital .role defending her shores: Four thousand Canadian women have already enlisted and two hundged thousand are needed, A great effort is now being made to enlarge the Canadian Womens Army Corps at this time. Last week Lieut. P. W, Arnold visited here, in this connection. She is. a member of the Army Territorial Service in England, and is in Canada telling the important part women play and will play in the future in this grim struggle for free- dom-. Each week the mobile recruiting unit is in Wingham at the Armouries and Cpl. Gettas will be very glad to answer any questions in regard to the C. W. A, C. Members of the C. W, A. C. are employed to replace soldiers in many duties for example—clerks, typists, and evening last week had an entry of stenographers, bookkeepers, draughts- men, telephone operators, laboratory and x-ray technicians, dental nurses, drivers, drivers' mechanics, cooks, waitresses, canteen helpers, store- women, messengers. . Information For Men The mobile recruiting unit tinder command of Lieut. Winslow which comes each Friday has all the inform- ation in regard to army enlistment also the Veterans' Guard. They arrive at the armouries about 1 o'clock, Arrived In England Gm'. Herbert Burchill, son of Mr, and Mrs. Win, Burchill, Whitechurch, Road, arrived in England last week. His parents received word on Satur- day to this effect. 1st And Second At Teeswater At the tournament of mixed doubles held on the Teeswater greens last Week Wingham pairs took first and second prizes. Mr. and Mrs. George Williams were first and second prize went to Mrs. E. Webster and Mr, Gordon MacKay. NOT FORCED TO BUY WAR SAVING STAMPS When the temperature reaches 80 or 85 in Canada, it is considered heat, but in Africa it registers 100 and 110, and still the British, Canadian, Ameri- On and other allies fight on clay after clay for us and all we live for. In Canada the temperatere went up to 85, and that may be why there was a noticeable decline in the purchase of War Savings certificates and stamps. But whatever the cause of the decline, the need is great and any sacrifices this country has made thus far are insignificant when compared with what our Men and women at the fr6nt are enduring, The deductions front cream cheques have not reached the proportions they dobtlese will, Ire the meantime, it should be understood there is no coin- pulsiori about' the deductions, Partners are at liberty to refuse to accept War Savings Stamps as part payment, but if tleey dad arrange' to' accept' only One or two a week the total. across Canada would be tremendous. Shoppers are asked to take War Stamps froth their inerehante ever 'possible, %'ery stamp bought will help and they bear interest: BATTERY RETURNED. FROM CAMP SUNDAY Spent 1.6 Dave At Thames Valley Camp Bronzed by the sun and wind the 2nd. 90th. Battery returned from fif- teen days of instruction at Thames Valley Camp, near London, They ar- rived at the C. N. R. station about 5,30 in the afternoon and a large gabt tiring of citizens were present to greet • them. The band was on hand and led them in the march to the armouries, ' is reported that the camp was one of the . most successful that the Re- serve Force has had in some years, The battery was in command of Major Walter VanWyck. The brigade which consisted of batteries from Wingham, Walkerton, Kincardine and Listowel, was under the direction of Lt. Col, George Howson of town. During the first few days of camp a Driver Mechanical course was held and qualifying from the 99th were Lieut. J. C. MeNabb, L/Bdr. W, Hogg and Gnr, J. A. Sell. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. T. L. Torrance is spending a vacation in the Haliburton district. F. 0. W. T. Booth of Dunnville, spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. Frank Sturdy of Long Branch, spent the week-end at his home here. Miss Mary Sinnamon of Kitchener, spent the week-end at her home here. Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Fox and daugh- ter spent the week-end with their par- ents here. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Vogan of Arn- prior, were visitors in this district over the week-end. Pte. Harry Howard of Kitchener, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. H, Howard, Mr. Murray Rae of Galt, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Donald Rae.. Mr.. Noble Steele and Delores of Port Huron, Mich., spent the week- end with his mother. Miss Olive Oruickshenk of Guelph, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Geo. Cruickshank. • Mrs, R, E. Laidlaw and two child- ren returned last week from a month's visit in Eastern Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Carmichael and children of London, were week-end visitors with relatives here. L.A.C, George Robertson of St. Hubert's, Que., and Mrs. Robertson, spent the week-end in town. L,/Corp. Glenn Sinnamon and Driv- er Don Rich of Camp Debert, N. S., are visiting at their homes here. , Miss Jean Underwood of Pickering, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Underwood, Mrs. 0, Thompson of Listowel, was a visitor with her daughter, Mrs. R. S. Hetherington, over the week-end, Gnr; David Murray, 99th Battery, .Terrace, B. C., is spending -a furlough with his mother, Mrs. S. A. Murray. Pte. John Currie, Provost Corp, Windsor, spent a couple of days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, R. A. Ctogle, Mr. and Mrs. Morley Kirkland and two children of Fort Erie, spent the holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Reid. Mrs. H, Sinnamon spent the week- end in Toronto with her husband, L. A. C, H. Sinnamon, who is stationed at Baggatville, Que. Miss Louise Hanna of Guelph, re- turned home on Moeday after spend- ing two weeks holidays with her mother, Mrs. G. C, Hanna. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Lorne and daughter Margaret, of Detroit, were guests over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Gammage. Misses Sadie and Reatha Sinnamon, Agnes Seth and Ruby Casemore visit- ed over the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Trigelle, Niagara Palls. Mr. and Mrs. A, M. Forbes and two daughters, Loticion, spent the week- eed with Mrs. Howard, who spent a couple of weeks with them in London, Mr, and Mrs, Andy Smith of Tor- onto, spent the week-end with friends iih Winghein and district. Miss Cath- erine Currie returned with theta for a visit, Mr. aed Mrs Gm. T. Gregory and eon of Cookstown and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. B. Beattie and son of Clinton, were week-end guests at the home of Mrs. George .Masan, over the week- end. Miss Blizabeth Weir Rochester School for the deaf' and ,Miss Edith Weir of Massachusetts State College, ivltete she is doing research work, -have each returned to their respective pos- itions after spending the holiday -at their -home on the 6th otTutnberry. ACHIEVEMENT DAY HELD AT BELGRAVE District Garden Brigades Gave DPmenstrations The Bluevale amid Belgrave 'Garden Brigades held an Achievement Day in the Foresters' Hall, Belgrave, on. Sate urday, September 5th. The Holmes, vine Brigade were in the group but were unavoidably absent. Miss Flora Durnin of Dungannone Home Economics coach and James Shearer, -County representative, gave addresses, Miss Mae Frisby of Eel- grave received Provincial honour cer- tificate and pin -and three Bluevale girls received County honour certifi- cates and pins. They were Misses Jean Elliott, Margaret Henning and, Helen Thompson. Each member showed her recorthbook, a jar of 'can- ned tomato es and vegetables from her garden. Miss Mae Frisby had a special ex- hibit, "Vegetables on the March" and gave a short talk, The Bluevale group demonstrated "Planning a Garden." 13elgrave group conducted a Garden, Quiz, and gave a club story, BEets, carrots and canned tomatoes were judged. • Mr. Shearer spoke of the import- ance of women and girls in the coun- try's war effort, and told of the great work being done by them in the fruit. and vegetable districts. Miss Durnin told of visiting the Japanese Camps at Petra& The Ag- ricultural representatives visits the camp daily, There has been no troub- le or dissatisfaction with the men and they all speak well of Ontario. Speak- ing on the Wartime Price Ceiling she urged not to buy canned fruit and vegetables when they are in season as they are very scarce, She urged too that everyone can, dry or otherwise store as much as possible.. Won Prizes At Goderich Two local mixed rinks were in the prize money at a tournament held in Gocterich last week, Third prize was won by Mr. and Mrs. A. R. DuVal and Mr. and Mrs. Art. Wilson, Fourth prize went to 0. HazeIgrove, Mrs. H. Campbell, Mrs. W. B, McCool, Ed. Nash, Four Boys Join Active Army The second 99th Battery have lost four of their younger members since they, returned from camp on Sunday. They are John Walters, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Walters, of Culross; Lloyd Elliott, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Elliott, Wingham Junction; Clar- ence Ohm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ohm, of town; Wm. Elston, son of. Mr. Win, Elston of Morris. These boys have joined the active army and will receive their basic training prior to be posted to a unit. ST. ANDREW'S W. M. S. HAD FINE MEETING Ladies Of Congregation Urged To Ad lai Retianigly:t7i4 The Women's Missionarygreieie of St. Andrews' Presbyterian clitisali, was held Tuesday with a goodly number in attendance. The meeting was opened with earnest prayer by the President, and the hymn "I Am Not Ashamed To Own My Lord." The scripture read- ing the 72nd psalm, was read by Miss B. Graham, followed with prayer by Mrs, H. McGee, Following the businese period, the announcement was made of a Presby- terial Rally in St. Andrews' church, on Wednesday, September 16th., to which all the ladies of the congregation are cordially invited. The offering was then taken and the dedicatory prayer offered by Miss son. Mrs. Pollock and Mist: Wilson sang acceptably, "In Christ There IsI No North Or South," sa very Two most interesting addressee were given, the first by Mrs. Taylor, "Consecration of out Intellects and Wills for the Master's Use." The second by Mrs. K. McLean, "Chinese Work in Canada." Many years ago while travelling ie China the famous hymn writer, Sir John Browning, vis- ited the ruins of an ancient cathedral whe he saw on the ruined wails a Cross. The sight of the Cross inspire 1 the writer of the hymn, "Iii the- Cross of Christ I Glory." At the foot of the Cross lies the remains of the- first Protestant Missionary to China. RoTbletert inlefoetrirtti g-oevtLas fittingly closed by the singing of this hymn and prayer 44 Mrs.- Henderson. DECORATION SERVICE SUNDAY, SEPT. 13th Wingliani Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 7-94, has arranged to hold the annual' Memorial and Decoration Service at the Wingham Cemetery, on Sunday, ept. 13th., at 3.30 o'clock in the af- ernoon. ,The brethren of the assoc- iation will meet at the Lodge room at 3 o'clock then proceed to the cemetery in time for the service, Should the 'weather be wet or inclement, the ser- vice will be held in the L. 0. L. hall, Edward St, It is hoped that as many as possible will join the Orangemen at this service. eesea