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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-10-29, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents :EMERGENCY UNIT SET UP HERE Red Cross Is Ready In Case Of Need As you may know, a Nursing Em- ergency Regerve has been set up by the Canadian Red Cross to aid in time of epidemic or disaster, In connee- tion with this service the Red Cross has asked that special supplies be kept on hand by all branches, at all times, to meet whatever emergency may arise. After. careful study, a list was made of articles which could be assembled into units and be ready for instant use. Each unit comprises — 4 sheets, 3 pillow cases, 2 bed pads, 6 surgical towels, 3 face masks, 2 turkish towels, 2 wash cloths, 6 gauze liandkerchiefs, 2 bed gowns, 2 bed jackets, 1 T binder, 1 hot water bag and covers, 1 bed pan and covers, 1 -thermometer, 1 tooth brush, soap, 1 -quilt, .1 blanket, 1 pail. It was asked that units be provided on the basis of five for every thousand of population. Accordingly, Wingham Red Cross has provided -ten•units for the protection of its citizens. These were packed in separate car- -tons, sealed, and stored in the Council 'Chamber where they are available for -immediate use, should the necessity -arise. Some of these supplies were sent from Red Cross headquarters, the remainder were provided by the local 'branch. Hospital Auxiliary Meets Monday The regular meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hos- pitai will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon, Nov- .ember 2nd,, at 3.45. left For Florida Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gowans left on Tuesday for St. Petersburg, Florida, -to spend the winter. For several -winters they have enjoyed the south- ern sunshine at St, Petersburg. DITTY BAGS NOW ON THEIR WAY 42 Bags Were Supplied By This District When the ,Wingham Red Cross amide an appeal . for money and sup- plies to fill Ditty Bags for the sailors, the response was most generous. A great deal of purchasing had to be 4one, and when everything was as- sembled in the Council Chamber, the public school teachers and other vol- unteers met one evening and did the packing. There were firty-two bags ,and besides canned eatables, each bag contained Christmas cake, writing paper, knitted articles, housewife, smokes, flashlight, shaving material, tooth brush and paste, candy, gum, Teading amteriai. It was estimated that the value of each bag was over live dollars. These are now on their -way and will be in time to bring *is Christmas joy to forty-two boys of the Navy. The local Red Cross is grate- ltd to all who contributed in any way towards this very necessary work. The following is the list of don- ations: Anglican Church Evening Guild, $13.75; Anglican Church W. A., $5.00; Bluevale Groups (Y.P.U., per E. John- ston, Y.P.S., per B. Adams, B.B. Club, per Mrs. Tavener, Women's Institute, per Miss Olive Scott, W.W., per Mrs. E. Nichol, United Church W. A., per Mrs, W. Johnston, Ladies Aid Presby- terian Church), $43,60; Bluevale Red Cross Unit, $11.80; First Line Morris Patriotic Group, $5.00; Presbyterian Ladies' Aid, $15,00; Presbyterian Church Choir, $8.00; Sacred Heart Church, $12,45; Ninth of Turnberry Group, per Mrs. Underwood, $7.00; 'United Church W. A,, $5.00; United Church Choir, $2,80; Whitechurch Red Cross Unit, $9.00; Whitechurch Women's Institute $6.00; Mrs, W. Connell, $5,00; Mrs. J. H. Crawford, $3.00; Miss Norma Dinsley, $2.00; Miss M, Es Fisher, $2.00; Mrs. Gilles- pie and Mrs. Farrier, $3,00; Mrs. Wil- fred Hamilton, $1,00; Mrs. John Hanna, $2,00; Mrs. R. H. Lloyd, $2.00; Miss V. McLaughlin, $1.00; Mrs. Henry Ross and Miss Isobel, $1,00; Miss Isobel Simpson, $2.00; Mrs. Win. Stokes, $2,00; Miss Elizabeth Sturdy, $1.00'; Mrs. Hugh Tucker, $1.00; Miss J, Warwick. Total $173,40. Generous donations of articles for filling these Comfort Bags were also received from the following! Angli- can Church Evening Guild, Goforth 11',W,A, of the Presbyterian Church, Evening Auxiliary of the 'United Church, tInited Church Choir, Ninth Of Tomball Group,- Mrs, as. Isard, Mrs, Allen Mcitereher. DRIVE THE DAGGER DEEPER—BUY MORE VICTORY BONDS Huron 'County Quota Of $1,900,000 Will Be -Oversubscribed If All Do Their Best R.A.F. and R.C.A.F, Men Subscribed Every dollar dives the dagger deep- er. 'Huron County Victory Loan of- ficials are confident that the County quota of $1,900,000 will be oversub- scribed. The sales in each municipal- ity are mounting but more people will have to buy bonds if we are to give an effective answer to Hitler, 'Mus- solini and Hirohito The canvassers are working long hours and already stories of real sacrifice by many pur- chasers are being made known. Two striking examples are the response of the R.A.F, and R.C.A,F, men and of- ficer§ at Clinton, Centralia, Goderich and Port Albert and an ex-merchant marine, man now emplqyed at Gode- rich. The boys in blue are serving the Empire by their services but they are also subscribing thousands of dollars in Victory Bonds to help finance the Canadian war effort, Isn't this an inspiration to the civil- ian? Are these men not setting a worthwhile example to all of our cit- izens? The Clinton Royal Airforce Station has already raised over $14000. and the canvas is not complete. The Centralia R.A.F. Station has raised over $25,000, to-date. Sky-Harbour at Godericli and the Port Albert R.A.F. Station are al l a fine job. It is now up to all af us in Huron County to show the boys in ,blue that we are willing to rally to the country's call for more money by buying bonds to the limit. The time is short. Huron's war record 1914-1918 and so far in this war must be maintained. It is now up to every individual to come forward and invest his or her surplus money in Victory Bonds. (Continued on page four) Attended Legion Meeting Four, members of Wingham Legion attended a meeting of Legion repre- sentatives for Western Ontario at Kitchener on Sunday: They were Charles R. Coultes, Duncan Kennedy, Bert Isard, Lloyd Hingston, Institute Euchre November 6th The Institute will hold a euchre in the Council Chambers on Friday even- ing, November 6th. As the proceeds are for 'overseas all are urged to at- tend and swell this fund. Admission 25 cents. Lunch served. Carrot Shaped Like A Hand. Win. Austin brought into our office on Saturday a carrot that distinctly belongs to the freak class. It was shaped like a band complete with four fingers and a thumb. We had it on display in our window over the week- end. Sold Cattle At Breeders' Sale On Thursday last week the Here- Breeders' of Ontario held an auction sale at Stratford. At this sale George Kennedy sold thi ee head of cattle for $620.00, O.A.C. Donald '38 to Lee- son Bros., of Ridgetown for $195; Princess Patricia 19th to 'Warren Brock of Granton for $255; Princess Patricia 41st to Leeson Bros., of Ridgetown, for $200, The following day he sold the two heifer calves from these two cows to Win, Donaldson, of Atwood for $200. OFFICERS ELECTED BY ODDFELLOWS Installation Took Place Thursday Evening The ,installation of the officers for the ensuing term took place in the Oddfellows rooms on. Thursday even- ing with D.D.G.M. W. Cameron and his installation team from Brussels officiating. The officers are: I.P.G.--Wm, Young. MG.—Clark 'McLean. V,G.—E. S. Lewis, Rec. Sec'y.—W, H. Haney. Fin. Sec'y.--Wits Young, Treas.—Howard Fuller. Chaplain—W. B. MeCool, Warderi—M. Bader. Conductor—D. Benedict. R.S.N.G.—Walter VanWyck, Deans. . R.S.V.G.—W,. Henry. L.S.V.G.—M, Brown. It.,S,S.--Geo. Irwin, 13e11, LG.--j, Crandelt, 0.0.—W. Phalt, 44V...11145:41,41, With Which Is Amaloinnated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter New3. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29th, 1942 Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year Wide rivers were among the oh _ this sternwheeler on the spot as a. ferry for barging vehicles across the stacles encountered while constructing river. Cut on the far bank marks the the Alaska highway. The army built spot where a permanent bridge .will FERRY SERVICE ALONG NEW ALASKA HIGHWAY SUCCESSFUL BINGO HELD BY LEGION Blyth Man Was Winner Of The Suit The Bingo held by the Wingham Legion in the Armouries on Friday night was well attended and the Leg- ion are very grateful for Qie co-oper- ation of the public. During the past few weeks the Leg- ion members have been selling tickets on a suit and on Friday night the draw was made by Capt. Elmer Bell. The winners were: Suit,' A. D. Mor- rison, Blyth, with ticket No. 1255; pair of shoes, Percy Pennell, ,Mildrnay, with ticket No. 1477; hat, Mel. Don- ahue, Teeswater, with ticket No, 1387, Gave Address A.t Arthur • •President Stanley Hall and Rev. E. 0. Gallagher of the local Lions Cltib, attended the meeting of the. Arthur Lions last week, when the latter was the guest speaker for the evening. Prisoner Of War . Friends of Sgt. ,Charles F. Dauphin, who was reported as missing a short time ago, will be pleased to know that he is now reported as a prisoner, When Charlie was here he was a member of the 99th Battery and 'was employed by Canada Packers. Home Front Appeal Nears Objective The returns for the Salvation Army Home Front Appeal are not yet com- plete, returns for Lucknow, Ties- water Gorrie and part of Brussels have not been received. Belmore sub- scribed $100.70 to bring the total up to $1700. The objective is $2000. Another Wingham Soldier Overseas in the list of those who recently arrived overseas we omitted the name of Don Rich, It was quiet certain that Don had arrived but no .confir- 'nation was received until this week. Don arrived in the same convoy as his brother Ed. Another son of Mr. and Mrs, Ben Rich, Albert, is now in the services. 6th Line War Workers The 6th Line group of Turnberry War Workers held three Meetings re- cently. Mrs. Higgins, Mrs. Leslie Belt and Mrs. Taylor offered their homes. The quilts which were quilt= ed were donated by Mrs, McTavish, who gave 2 in memory of her sister. One by Mrs, Bolt -and one by Mrs, Taylor and Mrs. Henning, The next meeting will be held at Mrs, Lloyd Hennings on November 5th when all ladies oil the line are cordially invited to attend. Please bring scissors and thimbles. NEW WELL SPOUTS WATER 20 FEET' Fine Well Drilled At Teeswater The flowing well at Formosa has been looked upon as something of a novelty in this district but its fame may not be so great after the news gets about regarding the new well at Thompson Brothers Creamery at Teeswater. Fred Davidson, local contractor, had the job to drill a new welt for the above firm and after drilling 261 feet water gushed front the casings. The flow is 125 gallons to the minute and it overflowed front a pipe 20 feet above the groutiti. REMEMBRANCE DAY Service Will Be Held Sunday Morning November 8 Owing to the request of the Gov- ernment that Remembrance Day be not observed as a National Holiday this year, a committee from the Leg- ion met with the Mayor to make*plans for a suitable observance. The plans made. at this meeting were that the service at the Cenotaph will not be held this year. In its place a service will be held in St. Paul's Church at 11 a.m., Sunday morning, November 6th, At- tending this service will be the Town Council, 99th. Battery, R,C.A. (R,F.), Wingham Legion and Auxiliary, Boy Scouts, and representatives of various organizations are requested to attend. Following this service the wreaths will be placed on the Cenotaph at 12.30 so that those attending other churches may be present for this cm- many. Poppy Day As Usual , The sale of Poppies will be held as usual. Poppy Day will be Saturday, November 7th. The need for funds in the Poppy account is as great as ever and is expected to be even great- er as much work will be carried on among the members of the' present army. Already this activity has reached considerable proportions. Special Services Held At St.'Paul's The special Men's Mission in Hur- on Deanery was observed in St. Paul's on Sunday last. Mr. W. D. Sutton, principal of Alexandra School, Lon- don, spoke at the morning service here and in the afternoon at Belgrave. The Diocescon Commissioner, Canon W. A. Townsend was the evening preacher. OPENING GAME HELD BY BRIDGE CLUB Net Proceeds Will Be Donated To The Red Cross Society At the first session of the Wingham Bridge Club held in the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening 10'si tables took part in the play. Prior to the play a business session was held with the following elected to office: President—George Williams. Vice-Pres,--Mrs. A, R. DuVal, Sec'y.—Miss Mary Johnston. Treas,—J.H, Crawford. Chairman of Tournament CoMmit- tee—Art Wilson. Chairtnan of Social Committee — Mrs.W. H, French. It was decided that games will be held each Thursday evening as was the case last year and that the net proceeds will be donated to the Wing- ham Red Cross Society. Last year the club donated to the Red. Cross $127, The Results Of The Play North and South-1st,, George Wil- liams and W. W. Armstrong; tied 2nd and, 3rd,, Mrs. C. G. Gunman and Mrs. A. R. DuVal, Mrs. Art Wilson and. W. H. French; 4ths Mrs. H. Campbell and Miss Ag!tes William- son; 5th,, Mrs. D..13. Porter and Mrs, R. A. Coutts. East and West—lst., Mrs, G. Godishi and Mrs, J. It Craw- ford; 2nd., Mrs. H. C, MacLean and Art Wilson; 3rd., Gordon Macl<ay and C. G. Gammage , 4th., Mrs, 0. Colbourne and Mrs, !W, H, French; 5th,, Mrs. C. Ridley and Mrs, F. A, Parker. be constructed later on, Other ob- stacles were glaciers, swamps and mountains, all solved according to their nature, DECORATION ORDER HAS BEEN CHANGED Christmas Trees And Christmas Dec- orations Inside The Home To Be Allowed The Wingham Utilities Commission have advised this paper that the fes- tive period December 24th, 1942 to January 1st, 1943 inclusive will be a period when homes can brighten up inside as an order which was previous- ly issued by the Hydro Electric has been altered to allow Christmas Tree and Christmas decorations, within the home for the above named period. This change does not however in- clude lighting of Christmas trees on the lawns of homes or any other dec- orations not strictly within the house. The order does not allow Christmas tree lighting it Christmas decorations in stores or any other place except within the home. Dance At Hirton's School 4th line of 'Turnberry, Friday, Oct- ober 30. Ladies bring lunch, Pro- ceeds for War Work, S. A. Sunday Services Cancelled As a Sectional Congress is being held by the Salvation ,Army in Lis- towel on Saturday and Sunday, the regular services in the Citadel here will not be held on Sunday next. Improving Following Operation The many friends of Mr. Levi Lott will be pleased to know lie in improv- ing nicely since his recent operation in Victoria Hospital, London, He hopes to be home soon, Graduated As Wireless Air Gunner L,A,C, Percy Biggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Biggs graduated as a Wireless , Air Gunner at No. 3 Wire- less school at Winnipeg. Percy did exceptionally well on his examinations 'placing first in his class and thus re- ceiving a gold medal for his fine showing. He will now go to Moss- hank to take a course in gunnery. Institute Meets October 30th The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the Council Chambers, on Friday after- noon, October 80th., at 2.30 o'clock. As this is Grandmother's meeting, all are requested to bring something of their grandmothers and also a baby picture. A full attendance is request- ed as plans for sending Christmas Cheer to the boys overseas must be completed at once. The hostesses will be Mrs. W. S. Hall, Mrs. W. 3, Hend- erson, Mrs. I. H. Crawford, Mrs. A, Mrs, Mastic. Will each, mem- ber. please bring 'a tea bag. LEGION PLACED 50 SMOKE BOTTLES In. order that. the public may partici- I pate in sending cigarettes to our sold- iers overseas the Wingham Legion have placed 50 bottles in business places about town. These bottles have a two-colored card attached which reads—Send Over Smokes, Help the Boys Overseas, They are helping youl sponsored by Wirighattt Legion Branch No. 180. A committee of the Legion will matte regular collections and a special Fund set up for monks so, received. It will be used only to send smokes to the boys. FARM .GROUP HELD ANNUAL MEETING East Wawauosh Unit Of The Fed- eration Of Agriculture Eleeted Officers pa•••••••••, •••••••• .Spleudid Address (liven By R, j. Soft •••••••••••••••••••• The first annual meeting of the East WaW4110511 unit of the Federation of Agriculture was held in the For- esters lief grave, with a large at- tendance. R. J. Scott, president of the United Farmer's Co-operative of Ontario, was the guest speaker. The president, Harry Sturdy, open- ed the meeting and gave a short resume of the year's achievements. He commented on the splendid at- tendance of ladies at the meetings and thanked the officers and directors for their interest and help. The unit has a paid membership of 130. A Municipal Health plan was start- ed and Dr. George Hoadley of Toron- to addressed a meeting in the town- ship on the subject. One radio forum was held with an attendance of 80 at some meetings, 3 radio forums are being organized for the coming win- ter. The auditors report was given by Albert Walsh. Secretary-treasurer, Douglas Campbell reported a banquet and picnic had been held,' The fin- ancial statement for the year showed a bank balance of $142.82, Reeve Raymond Redmond conduc- ted the election of officers which re- sulted as follows: President, Harry Sturdy; vice-pres., Lawrence Taylor; Directors, S. S. No. 8, Arthur Scott; S. S. No. 9, Elmer Ireland; S. S. No, 10, Norman Radford; U.S.S. No. 11, Calvert Falconer; S.S. No. 13, Orville Taylor; S.S. No. 11, Leslie Wightman; S. S. No, 5, Victor Youngblut; U.S.S. No. 6, John Buchanan; U,S.S, No. 7, Mas'on Robinson; U.S.S. No. 12, Char- les Leaver; S.S. No, 14, Alvin Purdin; S.S. No. 16, Thomas Jardine, U.S.S. No. 17, Harold Walsh. (Continued on page four) One More Scarlet Fever Case Since the last issue of the paper only one case of scarlet fever has de- veloped in town. Sally Lou Mac- William contracted the disease last week to make four cases in town. She is making splendid progress. Bishop Seager To Preach Rt. Rev. C. A. Seager, D. 'Ds will be resent in St, ChurSh next Sunday mornitit6 to confer the Rite of Holy Confirmation Class of candidates to be presented ' iij the rector. The Bishop of Huron will also preach the sermon, Turnberry Reeve Suffered Accident Mr. Roland Grain, Reeve of Turn- berry, fractured a bone in his leg on Saturday while cutting wood. He was holding a spike which was being used to split a large black of .wood when it flew out of position hitting- Mr. Grain on the leg, His friends will wish him a speedy recessery, Huron Holstein Breeders To Meet The Annual meeting of the Huron Holstein Breeders' Club has been ar- ranged for Thursday evening, Novem- ber 5th in the Agricultural Board room, Clinton, at 8 p.m. Make it a Point to be present and bring along any others interested in dairy cattle, particularly Holsteins. The speakers will be George Clemons, secretary of the Canadian Holstein Friesian As- sociation, Brantford and Bryon Jen- vey, Ingersol, Field man for the Hol- stein Association.in Western Ontario. NAMED DELEGATES TO CONVENTION North Huron Conservative Executive Meet Here North Huron Conservative Assoc- iation Executive held a meeting here on Thursday evening last week at which delegates were appointed to at- tend the National Conservative Party Convention which will be held at Win- nipeg on December 9, 10, 11. The delegates appointed were, Mrs. Walter VanWyck Wingham; H. J. A, ,Mac- Ewan Goderich; John Hanna, Wing-, ham. Alternates named are Robert Bowman, Brussels; John Sutter, Clin- ton; Mrs. H. .Cardiff, Brussels. The resignation of Capt. Elmer Bell' was accepted with regret and Mr. P. R. Darrow of Goderich was appointed secretary in his place. Considerable discussion took place with reference to the Conservative gathering in Port Hope recently and policies they had under consideration, TAG DAY FOR BLIND RAISED .$11f,88 Largest Collection Taken Here For This Work The Tay Day for the Canadian Nat- ional Institute for the Blind held on Saturday under the auspices of the Women's Institute, was most success- ful. The collection amounted to $116,88 which is, the largest amount yet collected here on such a day, Last year the amount was $95,00. The Institute are very appreciative of the. co-operation of Mr. W. S. Hall and the taggers. Those collecting Were: Gwen Erwin, Joan Edgar; Ruth Gannett, Betty Lewis, Jean Towne,. Mary Lu Connell, Beatrice MacDon- ald, Joyce Walker, Donna Buchanan, Marjorie Copeland, Mary Louise Ben- niger, Noreen Stacey, Vivian Ernest, Mary Forsyth, Betty Hutcheson, Jean Adair, Isabel Henderson, Jim Chit- 'tick, Bob, Buslifield, Jacklyn. Currie, John Crawford, Marion Irwin, Mary Owens, Shirley Templeman, Gwen Blatchford, Jessie Scott,'Jean Sue Lee, Marjorie French, Wayne Nicol, Earl McCoy, Jack Henderson, Bill Pollock,. Grace Bailey, Lorna Martin, Maxine Cowan, Margaret Angus, Shirley Nethery, Bell Brydges, Wilma Mont- gomery, Jean McLennan, Annie Shiell and Lorraine Brown. Prizes were awarded the canvassers as follows: 1st,, 'Mary Louise Ben- niger; 2nd., Ruth Gannett; 3rd., Viv- ian Ernest, 1st. for Boys, Bill Pol- lock, Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Cook, Bel- grave, announce the engagement of their daughter, Alice Edna, to Mr. William Garner. Nicholson, son of Mrs. W. G. Nicholson, of Belgrave. The marriage to take place the latter part of October. 9th Line Turnberry Quilting The Red Cross group of the 9th line met last Thursday in Gilmour's school. Two quilts were quilted. Dur- ing the business discussion, it was de- cided to hold a euchre in the school Wednesday, October 28th, The next meeting will be November 3rd, VICTORY LOAN HERE IS FORGING AHEAD $90o0 OE our ii.19,650 Quota Now Subscribed I Help Put Wingham Over The Top: Buy More Victory Bonds Ws citizens of Wingham are re- spondilig wonderfully to the Victory Loan appeal, Our objective is $119,- 650 and already $90,500 has been sub- scribed, This is getting near the quota figures but every effort will be required to reach the quota in ten days, the time set by the committee. Keep the ball rolling. Buy Victory. Bonds to the limit of your ability to pay. Flag Ceremony Held An impressive ceremony was held in front of the town hall on Tuesday afternoon when Mr. Frank Howson, chairman of the local Victory Loan Committee, presented the Victory Loan Flag to Mayor 5. H. Crawford. In his acceptance address the Mayor urged all to , back up the boys on active service by their purchase of Victory Bonds, and to put Wingham again to the front by quickly reaching our objective, Major H. C. MacLean, M.C., chair- man of the Wingham District Victory Loan Committee, passed ,through the audience so that all could see the Commando Dagger that will be sent to Britain for use of a Huron County soldier as soon as Huron County reaches its objective. The dedicatory prayer was given by Capt. the Rev. W. A, Beecroft, Chaplain of the 21st (Res.) Field Brigade, R.C.A., who is also a com- mittee chairman of the local Victory Loan Committee. The Flag was raised by W. A. Gat. braith, Town Clerk, and Lt. Cal. George W, Howson, M.M., Officer Commanding the 21st (Res.) Field Brigade, R.C.A,, led in the salute to the Flag. The singing of the Nation- al Anthem brought the 'ceremony to a close. Besides a goodly number of citizens 'the students of the High arid . Public Schools attended in a body, Officers of the 21st (Ras.) Field Brigade, R,C, A, and the 09th (Res;) Battery R.C.A. as well as a number of other ranks were present. Grouped about the base of . the flag was the local Vietory Loan Committee. ", '