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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-09-24, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Wrexeter News, Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1942 S14=00,4)14 $2.00 Per Yell; H.M,C,S, Racoon, armed patrol thing with Axis Sobs in the North At- lantic, ThirtY-eight officers and men ship of the Royal Canadian Navy is on board are believed loot at sea, The missing and presumed lost while bat- j Racoon was last heard from, when she CANADIAN PATROL SHIP GOES DOWN FIGHTJNG REGISTER NOW FOR BLOOD CLINIC The Need Is Urgent--,Do Your Fart W. M, S. OF 'MAITLAND PRESBYTERIAL HELD • RALLY AT WINGHAM Miss Fredda Matthews, Field Sec- retary, Addressed gathering The Maitland PresbYterial Society of the W. M, S of the Presbyterian church in Canada,' held a most sae. cessful rally in St. Andrew's church, Wingham, on Wednesday, Septem7 her 16th, All the Auxiliaries Were represented except Molesworth, Gorro vie, Calvin and Lorne, Mrs F. G. Fowler of Bluev.ale, pre- sided and opened the meeting with the call to Worship. Members .of .the Brussels Auxiliary had charge of the worship period, Time scelptore lesson was read and explained by Mrs. Wai- ter Scott and Mrs. John Meadows of- Act now. Don't delay. 130 'donors j fered prayer, are being asked for in Wingliam. In a few well chosen words Mrs. W 5, Henderson- welcomed the aux- iliaries to Wingham A brief report from each auxiliary was . helpful. Ideas were exchanged on programs, different books for study and discus-. sion and methods for raising alloca,t- lona, Miss Freida Matthews, Field Sec- retary for the W M. S of the Presby- terian church in Canada was the guest speaker, She mentioned the many changes that have taken place in the W. M, S. work due to the war and our responsibility She outlined a few of the things that the Society is doing, such as giving grants and supplying Christian Literature to fields left without support. She spoke of the untiring work of the deaconess also the residental schools and the splendid work that is being carried on with the foreigners in Canada. She closed her . address by asking are we worthy of Victory if we fail to keep on with Mis- sions in Canada. A question drawer dealing with some of the difficult problems of the different depart- ments was conducted by Miss Matt- hews and a good discussion followed, The closing message was given by the Presbyterial President, Mrs, R. Davidson and was an appeal for more earnest prayer and a re-dedication of ourselves to God's work and the ful- filment of our Motto, • "The World for Christ," •i. Mrs. Wm," Kennedy of Wingham. contributed a solo. Miss Barbara Fortune offered the dedicatory pray- er and Mrs. Leslie Fortune closed the meeting with prayer. MrS. Kenneth MacLean presided at the organ. At the close of the meeting lunch was served and a social time enjoyed. Eadies Church Anniversary, Sept. 27 Eadies Presbyterian .Church is hold- ing anniversary services on Sunday, September 27. Services will be at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. The special speaker for these services will be the Rev, A.. H. Wilson of Whitechurch. St. An- drew's Male Chorus will be present at the evening service rendering special- numbers and leading the service of, praise. BELGRAVE SCHOOL FAIR WAS HELD MONDAY, SEPT, 21st, Was Attended By Large •Crowd and Exhibits were Many and of High Quality The ,24th annual School Fair of Bel- grave and district was held on Mon- -day with ideal weather, excellent ex- hibits and a large crowd. Twelve schools of East liNtawanosh and Mor- ris townships took part in the Fair which was one of the most successful in the history -of .the organization. The colourful parade which is al- ways a highlight of the fair was head- ed by the Salvation Army Band of Wingham and officers of the. faire The many beautiful banners uniform- ity of costume and splendid marching brought cheers from the crowd' as the .schools passed along in rhythmic pro- ces'sion, The afternoon' program in- cluded sports 'and racing, spelling match, addresses by the judges and officers also Mr, L. E. Cardiff, M. P., foi- North Huron. The exhibits were numerous and' of high quality. The non-competitive ex- hibits in which students of the various schools displayed work done at school were well done and called forth many comments from the spectators regard- ing the ability of present day school children. Mrs. McKencher of McKil- lop township, in her address congratu- lated the students on the high quality of the flowers, sewing and baking and Mr. Shearer, County Representative said the vegetables were of a higher standing this year than last year. In the fine arts writing drawing, wood work, soap carving and many others. Competition was keen, The livestock was good also corn and grain. There were many entries in the poultry exhibits and the large number of pets showed a growing in- terest in this ,hobby among the young- er children. The concert in the evening which -was under the direction of Miss -Vel- ma Wheeler, musical instructor and the Various teachers was given over -entirely to competition work • and showed the great work being 'accom- plished in public schools by musical .and oratorical training. Complete -prize list will be given next week. injured At Toronto Hospital Miss Mary Simpson who is in train- ing at the Woman's Hospital, To- ronto, fell during fire drill last week rand injured her back. She was placed in a cast, 'but just how seriously she was injured is not known here. Extend Deadline For Registering While the latest reports showed that 117,874 women in the 20-24 age group have already registered under National Selective Service regulations, .authorities on Monday announced a fortnight's extension of the registra- tion deadline, to enable women in the rural areas to complete their registra- tion, RED CROSS SHIP AUGUST SUPPLIES New Quota For Hospital Supplies Received The following shipment of supplies for August has been sent to headquar- ters-from the Wingham Branch. of the Red Cross:-12 Infants' Blankets; 100 Diapers; 16 Quilts; 4 Afghans; 2 Wool Blankets, 4 Bed Pillows; 4 Wo- men's Nightgowns; 28 Girls' Dresses; 2 Girls' Coats and Hats; 5 suits Boys' Pyjamas; 4 Boys' Shirts; 17 Boys' Sweaters; 60 pair Boys' Socks; 8 out- fits for 4 year-old Boys; (each consis- ting of suit, cap and shirt). . Hospital Articles;-25, Sheets; 16 Pillow Cases; 34 suits large Pyjam- as with 5 extra pants. Total value of shipment is $225,00. A new quota for hospital supplies has been received:-200- Sheets, 200 rolled bandages, 280 triangular ban- dages, 50 hot water bag covers, 50 bed jackets, 50 surgeons' gowns, 100 surgeon's caps, 180 face masks. These are required just as soon as possible and , as this is in addition to a large knitting quota, extra workers aye needed Anyone who can help is asked to call at the Red Cross rooms on Tuesdays and Thursdays, You can do the work there, Where sewing Machines arc ready, or if you prefer take it home. And those who are arranging to fill ditty bags, please remember that they should be returned, preferably early in October, and not later than October 156, BELGRAVE MINISTER .GOES TO CALEDON Rev, and Mrs, A. M, Boyle Have Gene To Caledon East Rev, and Mrs.. A, M, Boyle of i3lyth, left on Monday for Caledon East where Mr, Boyle is taking over that charge, it is five years since Mr. Boyle took over the four anpointaients of Belgrave, f3lyth, Auburn and Car- low, This is the second time that Mr. Boyle had been in charge at Belgrave, as he was minister there from 1918 to 1920, .1 /4 The Orangeville district is familiar to Mr. Boyle as he went to school at Orangeville, He will likely finish his ministry there as he retires four years hence, Rev. and Mrs. Boyle have endeared themselves to a host of friends in this district who wish them both every success in their new field of labor, ANOTHER AIR SCHOOL FOR HURON COUNTY New Field' In Goderich Township May Be .Converted Into An Element- ary Air School There is talk of another elementary school for Huron County, particularily in construction circles, which are us- ually first in the "know." When ap- proached airport authorities would neither confirm or deny, but said there was need for' one and that it :would be nice to *have a full-fledged school. on the new field in Goderich township, The coversion of the former elementary schools at Crumlin, Malton and Windsor to other types of training has thrown a heavy load on existing schools such as Sky Harbor. GOFORTH AUXILIARY An interesting meeting of the Go- forth Auxiliary ' of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church was held at the home of Mrs. Gordon Hastie, Blue- vale Road, with 23 present, The meeting opened with a hymn and the scripture reading by Mrs. G. E. Northwood. Prayer was ,offered by Mrs. R. Galbraith. The topic, the Work Among the Chinese In Can- ada was divided in three parts. Kin- dergarten work was taken by Mrs. David Murray and explanation of the efforts made among the grown ups was taken by Miss K. Pringle and Miss Dorothy Lloyd, Mrs. H. Aitcheson gave the offer- atory prayer and the duet "I gave my life for Thee" was rendered by Miss Agnes Williamson and Mrs. Robert Rae. A chapter of the study book, the Goforths in China, entit- led, "After Furlough Testings" was reviewed' by Mrs, John P. McKibbon. A hymn and prayer brought the meet- ing to a close. Sewing was done through 'the meeting and at the close lunch was served. Returned To Florida ... • Dr, G. W. 'Parker left last week for his home .in Florida, after having. spent the past month'in Wingham and Collect 4500 Lbs. Scrap Rubber -During the recent campaign to sal- vage scrap rubber in the rural areas, 4500 lbs. was collected by the rural mail carriers and the local post office. Wins Trophies In England Mrs. T W. Platt received an graph letter front her husband, Capt, T W. Platt of the Reinforcement Unit in England, and in it he stated that the revolver team lie is with won the City of London Police Match on Sept. 1st. and the Turner Trophy op Sept NAVY SUFFERS 'ANOTHER LOSS Destroyer "Ottawa" Torpedoed While On Convoy Duty Navy Minister Macdonald announc- ed on Monday the sinking of the de- stroyer Ottawa, another victim of German submarine warfare, with 113 offieert and. men dead or missing and believed killed. The loss was the second heaviest single blow in terniS of lives, suffered by 'the Royal Canadian Navy since the war began. It was the third loss announced within a Week. The loss ranked close to that of the destroyer Margaree sunk in 1940: MI- led or drowned at that ship was cut in two in a collision were 142 officers and men, DISTRICT PARENTS TO BROADCAST TO SOLDIERS OVERSEAS Canadian Legion Through Wingham Branch Are 'The Sponsors Arrangements have been completed by the Wingham Legion for the mak- ing of a recording Which will be broadcast to the soldiers overseas. Sixteen people will take part in the broadcast from this district, and the names of those who will take part were drawn by lot. They are Roy Adair, Mrs, Geo. Hall, Mrs. William Broome, Mrs. W. A. Hammond, Mrs. Matt. Bell, Mrs. Frank Hopper, Mrs, T. L. Torrance, Alex Forsyth, Frank Preston, Mrs. Henry Ross, all of Wingham; Mrs, Abram -of Delmore; Mrs. Wm. Burchill, East 'Wawanosh; Mrs. Thos. Irwin, Morris; Jos. Weiss and f, C. Thompson, of Teeswater and Mrs. Roy Elliott of Culross. The method used in making the sel ection was all the names of those overseas were put in a hat and the next of kin or close relative of those drawn were given the privilege of do- ing the broadcast. All those who will take part have been notified.' It is interesting to note that of six- teen who will broadcast eight have two sons oversease one a husband and a ,son across the water. They are Wm. and 'Jack Broome; Ralph and Alvin Hammond; Matt and Andrew Bell; Stewart and William Forsyth; Wm. and Wes, Abram; Harry and John Weiss; Harry and Mac Elliott; Hen- ry (Scotty) Ross and his son, Harry. The broadcast will be made in Lon- don, Ont., on Wednesday afternoon, September 30th., and a practice will be held in the Town Hall on the evening of the 28th of September. The Canadian Legion sponsors these broadcasts and the Wingham Branch feels that they were indeed fortunate in having Wingham district included. This is just one of the many services that the Legion is performing almost daily for the members of the new Army and their next of kin. Joins Veterans Guard Last week Mr. Vance Sanderson enlisted with the Veterans Guard and left for London from there he will be transferred to some unit. STORE HOURS MAY BE RESTRICTED New Wartime Law Likely To Become Effective October 1st. A•PW.O.••••••••••., A Wartime Prices and Trade Board order governing the hours during which retail stores May be open for business has been drafted and may come into effect October 1st, it was learned on Monday, Preparations of the order Allows consultation with the retail trade throughout Canada The draft provid- es that no retail establishment, apart from drug stores, restaurants, gaso- line stations railway or steamship establishments and hotel services may remain open later than 8 p. m. on any day except that on any one day of each week they may remain open 'un- til 10 p. tn, Establishments may remain open a second night in the week until 10 p. tn, but the additional two hours in the evening must be deducted front the morning opening. If the normal hours were front 11 a, in, to 8 they would be from 1 NIA. to 10 pan. The draft provides that retail Stores shall remain open not more than 56 bouts from midnight Sunday to Mid- night the following Saturday in any One week, S. A. HOME FRONT DRIVE NOW ON Campaign Closes Officially Oct, 3rd. The Salvation Army Red Shield Home Front Appeal which commenc- ed here . on Monday will officially close October '3rd. The committee feel confident that this district will meet their quota of $2,000, 20 per cent of which is for war work and to cover a deficit on the 1941 campaign. The other 80 per cent is for Home Front activities that are so important in in these times of stress, This amount will cover the expenditure of the Sal- vation Army. from September this year until December, 1943. No other drive will be made by the Army for funds for this period, If you have not been.canvassed as yet plan to give generously as soon as possible. Campaign Canvassers Campaign Headquarters — S. A. Quarters, Ward , 1—Chairman,--Miss King, (Kings' Store); .Collectors—Mrs. Bee- croft, Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs. Sturdy, Mrs. H. C. MacLean, Miss P. Johns, Mrs.' Colborne, Mrs. Campbell, Ward II — Chairman — Harry Fry; Collectors—Mrs. Anderton, Mrs. Geo. Scott, Harry Hopper, Mrs. Buchanan, Mrs. E, Lewis. Ward III — Chairman—Miss Zetta Dennis, (Hanna's store); Collectors— Mrs. Cleland, Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. SPittal, Mrs. Bedford, Harold Pyrn. Mrs. J. Dodd, Mrs. F. L. Davidson. Ward IV—Chairman—Miss Anne Chittick, (Crawford's Garage); Collec- tors—Kathleen Pringle, Blanche Ben- nett, Mrs. Crawford, Mrs Armitage, Tenant Henderson, Mrs Dr. McKib- bon, Miss Lewis, Peter 'Gowans. Ward V—Chairman—Reg, DuVal; Collectors—Reg. DuVal, W. Walters. Main Street Lower Bleck—C, G. Gammage, Duncan Kennedy. Centre—H Sfierbondy, A. Walker Upper—Mrs. H Brown Mr. Murray Johnson. M P. To Address Institute The regular meeting of the Wom- en's Institute will be held in the coun- cil. chambers Town Hall, at 3 o'clock on Friday, September 25th. The guest speaker will be Mr. L E. Cardiff of Brussels, Member for Huron North. A full attendance is requested as the Christmas boxes for soldiers will come up for discussion. The hostesses will be Mrs. G. Gannett, Mrs, M Bell, Mrs. C. Allis, Mrs. M. Foxton and Mrs. Win. Williamson. S. ARMY OFFICER GAVE ADDRESS Those who were privileged to hear Brigadier H. Habkirk give his illus- trated lecture "The Prisoner's Friend" in the Salvation Army Citadel on Thursday evening were much inipreas- ed with the work that he has been carrying on for the past 44 years. The lecture was most informative. During his long, term of service with the Salvation Army he served as Juv- enile judge at Edmonton and Calgary and also did prison work over a num- ber of years. The Brigadier is a native of Wing- ham. He was born in the house on Shuter street in which Mr. and Mrs. George Haller now reside, next door to ye editor, He left here at tote early age of five years but wits suffic- iently interested in the. house where he was born that he took a picture of it. The late Or. Calder was his Cous- in. Mr. and Mrs. Habkirk are retiring and will make their home in Winni- peg. reported torpedoes had crossed her bow. A search from the air immed- iately afterwards, disclosed only an empty life-boat, WINGHAM DIMS LIGHTS AS POWER CONSUMPTION CUT All Asked To Co-operate In The Saving. Of Electricity The new Hydro power "din-tout" regulations went in to effect on Sun- day but the effect is only noticeable on the main street. No - advertising signs or store windows are lighted and at present only the east side street lights are on. It is the intention of the local commission to reduce the strength of all bulbs from 300 and .500 watt to 200 watts so that both sides may be lighted. The new regulations prohibit inter- ior or exterior sign lighting-, whether commercial or non commercial except at the office or residence of a medic- al practitioner; interior or exterior show windows and 'show cases; orna- mental lighting and lighting for dec- orative purposes; outdoor lighting and floodlighting with a feW exceptions; the operation of any electric air heat- heater or electric grate in a store or office building; the lighting of any theatre, music hall or concert hall to an extent involving the use of not more than 40 watts per hundred square feet of floor space area and the lighting of any entrance or exit to an extent not greater titan is necessary public safety. All places of business are advised to remove bulbs from windows and other prohibited areas so that they may -not be inadvertently turned on. Any infringement will mean a discon- tinuance of electrical service. St. Paul' Church Withdraw Next Sunday Evening Service The evening service in St. Paul's church next Sunday evening has been withdrawn. The choir from St. Paul's is providing the music at Trinity church, Belgrave, this being the Har- vest Festival of that church The rec- tor of Si'. Paul's will preach the ser- mon. It is hoped that many of the congregation will plan to be in Bel- grave on Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock. GIVEN ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION Miss Hazel Wilson Honored By Neighbors About twenty neighbors gathered at the Wilson homee Lower Wingham, on Monday evening to spend a social time and honor Miss Hazel Wilson, prior to her approaching marriage. The eary part of the evening was spent in games and community sing- ing. Miss Verna 'Thompson read the address and Mr. Tyndall Ritchie and Mr. Jas. Walpole presented her with an occasional chair, The balance of the evening was spent in cards, chin ese checkers and crokinole. The following is the address: Dear Hazel:— We, your neighbors, have learned of your intended departure from our midst to set up a home of your own. While we regret to hear of your lowing, we realize that what is this community's loss is atother's gain. So, as it nears the time of leaving, we have called to-night to express, in some slight measure, our respect and esteem, We ask you to accept this occasion- al chair as a token of our best wishes for a long, happy and prosperous wedded life, May it serve to remind you of Athe friends you have left behind. Signed ott. behalf of your friends and neighbors, Qualified As Sergeants; Three members of the 99th Bat- tery received their certificates this week, having qualified as sergeants as the results of practical examinations held at 'Thames Valley Camp, at the first of September. They are C. G. Brown, G. P. Keil and G. P. Rathwell. Canadians May Select Their Own Investments Next Saturday's speaker over -C. K. N, X, from 12,45 to 1.00 o'clock noon in connection with the War Stamps and Certificates, will be Mr. Frank Fingland, K C. of Clinton, who will explain how -urgently money is needed for war purposes, and the advantage to people to invest in Canadian secur- ities. Citizens of Canada are at liber- ty to choose when and how they will place their investments, What a dif- ferent story they have to tell in the Nazi occupied territories Hear what Mr. Fingiand has to say, Mrs, R. J. McKenzie of Boissevaitt, Man., also Miss Elizabeth Wellwood of New York were visitors at the home of their brother, Mr. Bert Well- wood, of town, last week. RECRUITING UNIT TO COME THURSDAYS Formerly Called On Winghain Fridays The mobile recruiting unit which visits here each week under the tom- mated of Lieut. A. C. F. Winslow, will in future be its Wingham on Thursdays and not each Friday as has been the custom. This change was made as this unit was given a greater Mimber of points on which to call and this made necessary a change in their itinerary, They supply information for all branches of the army, The Veterans' Guard and the Women's Division when itt town are itt the armouries, ST. PAUL'S HELD HARVEST SERVICE Dr. W R. Armitage, Toronto, and Rev. E. M, Caldwell, Gorrie, were Special Speakers Dr. W, R. Armitage, Principal of Wycliffe College, Toronto, was the morning preacher at St. Paul's church on Sunday on the occasion of the annual commemoration of the Harvest The principal gave a most inspiring an illustrative address based upon the Harvest as an expression of Goodwill of God, The church had been beautifule ly prepared by the Altar Guild as a floral setting for the happy occasion. The morning anthem Was "Thou Openest Thine Hand" (Roland Smart) with soprano solo by Airs, R, E. Armitage and bass interlude by Mr. W. 'G. Tueker, The services of the day were con- ducted by the rector of the parish and began with a celebration of the Holy Communion at 8.30 a, tn. In the evening the sermon was preached by Rev, E, M. Caldwell, rec- tor of Gorrie, who spoke with partit- ular reference to the necessity of sharing and preserving the material gifts of God. We are in the world to give not to get; to share and not to use all for self. The offertory anthem was "0 'Give Thanks Unto the Lore (Simper) at the Harvest Canticle was the Cantate Domino. The special harvest psalms and lessons and hymtit were used throughout the day and Mr. Roy Mundy presided at the organa 8th, Arrangements are about completed for the holding of a Red Cross Blood Clinic in Wingham. While the date has not been lefinitely set it is expect- ed to be early in October. Until recently these clinics were only held in larger places but now through the faciliti. of a Mobile Unit an opportunity is being given to the smaller paces to participate in this very important work. All males from the ages of 18 to 55 are eligible to donate blood and you may leave your 'name either at McKibbon's Drug Store or Dr. Con- nell's office, You may be' the means of saving some wounded soldiers life, MIXED DOUBLES HELD BY LADIES Thirty Pair Participate Despite. Cool Weather 'The Wingham. Ladies Bowling Club held a very successful Mixed Doubles Tournament on Monday ev- ening at the local greens. In spite of the cooler weather thirty pairs took part in the play, 3 from Teeswater, 3 from Walkerton, Hanover 1, Goderich 5 and 18 local. The first Prize went to Mr. and Mel. Donahue of Teeswater with 3 wins plus 19; second to Mr, and Mrs. Russ Wheeler of Goderich with 3 and 17; third to a local pair Mrs. Roy Mc- Gee and Duncan Kennedy with 3 and 12; fourth to Mrs. Price and Jack Baker, Goderich 3 and 10; three pair finished with 2 wins and 16 for fifth prize but Mrs. A. Taylor and Omar Haselgrove with the highest aggre- gate score were the final winners. Between the second and third gam- es lunch was served. Training At Listowel The boys from here, who during the past week or two enlisted in the active forces are now stationed at Lis- towel where they -will receive their basic training. Held Successful Tea The Ladies Auxiliary of St. And- rew's Presbyterian church held a most successful tea at the manse on Friday afternoon, The proceeds amounted to $58.00 and will be used for boxes for soldiers overseas and for filling ditty bags, •