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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-12-10, Page 5With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorne Vidette and Wroxeter News. ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10th 1942 dingle Copies Five Cents Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year ELECTION RESULTS OF THE DISTRICT Turnberry Reeve—Harold Moffat (accl.). Council 1 2 3 4 Tot. King, Percy J 122 42 30 32 226 Porter, Roy 91 37 24 23 175 Breckenridge; J. $1 52 14 13 160 Fischer, John V. 58 48 23 11 140 Wilton, Richard 62 40 20 16 138 Kinloss Reeve—Richard Elliott, Tiffin, 307. Council—Elected: Ale, MacKenzie, 330; Dan T. MacKinnon, 322; J. Col- well, 315; P. A. Murray, 285. Defeat- ed: Earl Hodgins, 279; James' Mac- intosh, 25d. West Wawanosh Reeve—Brown Smyth, 369; Thomas Webster, 218. Council—Elected; Everett Finnigan, 382; David McAllister, 298; Gordon McPherson, 240; Wallace Miller, 218. Defeated: George Webb, 205; Geeorge Kennedy, 204; Harold Gaunt, 191. Blyth Reeve—W. H. Moffitt (accl.). Council—Elected: Emerson 'Wright, 146; Anslem Taylor, 144; Franklin Bainton, 128; Herbert Dexter, 116. Defeated: Arthur Barr, 108. ,Colborne Reeve—Alex Watson, 234; R. W. Thom, 146; Nelson McLarty, 100. . Council — Elected: James Gafen, 332; William Clark, 268; Ross Fisher, 262; Stanley Snider, 245, Defeated: Leslie Johnston, 242. . Walkerton Mayor—J, B. Erdman (accl.). Reeve—I. Lobsinger, 547; F. H. Cross, 442. Council — Elected: Mel Pearson, 719; George Dann, 624; Robert Merch- ant, 617; W. G. Winters, 608; H. Buehlow, 451; Borne Jackson, 441. Defeated: P. G. Brudger, 440; James J. Beckberger, 416. Kincarditie Mayor—W. V. Pollock (accl.). Reeve—William Wash (accl.). Council—Elected: Geo. A. McGraw, 359; Sam MacKenzie, 330; M. L. Gregg, 316; Albert Maynard, 279; Herbert Bagshaw, 270; Matherson McGraw, 261. Defeated: John Stan- bury, 204. P. U. C. — Elected: Harry, John- ston, 426; Wilmot Kearns, 230. De- feated: J. S. Ellenton, 174. SAVE ,FATS AND BONES FOR. WAR A Dominion-wide campaign for the collection of fats and bones:has been launched by the National Salvage Div- ision of the Department of National War Services, in cooperation with the Oils and Fats Administration of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, it is announced by Charles LaFerle, Director of National Salvage, In connection with this new war drive, Mrs. Phyllis Turner, Oils and Fats Administrator, declared that to- day Canada faces a serious shortage of fats • and oil for war industries, and needs a minimum through salvaged fats and bones, 35,000,000 pounds of fat a year, or, reduced to per capita figures, about one ounce of fat per person per week. This is not just another brief cam- paign, with a spurt to be put on, for a'few days or weeks and thendropped, the Salvage Director emphasizes, The campaign must be sustained, right across Canada, in every household, hotel and restaurant from day to day for the duration of the war, The Canadian meat dealers and meat -packers as their contribution, have undertaken to accept salvaged fats 'and bones. Every ounce of dripping, every morsel of scrap fat, every bone, green or dry, must be saved., Meat dealers will pay from 4 to 44 cents per pound for dripping fat. Institute Members Please Note As Christmas comes on Friday, December 25th which would be the meeting ,day for the Women's Insti- tute, the date of the meeting has been. advanced one week to Friday, Decem- ber 18th, At Fetawawa Mrs. Frank Hopper and Kra. Bert Mitchell left on Monday for Petawa- Wa where their husbands are stationed. Mrs. Hopei' was in charge of the ready-to-wear department at the Walk ken Store and her place is being taken by Miss Louise Thompson. 328; George NORTH HURON L.O.L. NAME OFFICERS Celebration In 1943 To Be At Blyth Or Wingham The annual meeting of the North Huron, Loyal Orange Association, was held in the Wingham L.O.L. Hall last -week. Robert Wallace of Blyth, County Master presided. The high-light of the evening were addresses by the County Master, by Rt. W. Bro. J. W. Carson, Grand Master of Ontario West,- and by Rt. Wor. Bro. Robert White, former Grand Master of Alberta and at pres- ent' Chief or the Insurance Dept. of the Orange Association of Canada. Telegrams of greetings were receiv- ed from the annual meeting of Perth County, at Listowel, and from the an- nual meeting of South Huron, at Sea- forth, The 'county 'decided to hold a cele- bration in July and selected either Blyth or Wingham as the place. The decision is to be early in the New Year, The next quarterly meeting will be held at the L.O.L. Hall, Ethel. At the doss of the business session Rt. Wor. Bro, Carson conducted the elections, and installed the officers for 1943. County Master—Harold (Ethel). Deputy C. M.—E, 0, Gallagher, (Wingham). Chaplain—Chas. Stewart, (Blyth). Rec. Sec'y.—Wm. Peacock, Blue- vale. Fin. Sec'y.—T. A, Grasby, (Blyth). Treasurer—Benson Firmegon, (Dun- gannon). Martial—Harvey Hunkins, (Londes: boro), Lecturer—Melville Mathers (Blue. vale), Dep. Lect,—Howard Squires (Nile). Brick Church Xmas Tree On Friday, , December 18th, Brick Church, East Wawanosh, will hold their annual Christmas tree Admis- sion, Adults 20c. Public School Chil- dren free. BAPTIST Y. W. HELD CHRISTMAS MEE:TING The Christmas meeting of the Baptist Young Women's Mission Circle, was held on Thursday even- ing at the home of Mrs, Frank Collar, The opening hymn was "0 Little Town of Behtlehem" followed by prayer by Louise Collar. A report of Miss Gouldings work in Bolivia was given by Rossetta Dennis after which a season of prayer was conducted. "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night" .was sung and a poem given entitled "Christmas Viso ion," Marjorie Falconer read the Scripture Lesson from Luke A reading was given .by Shirley Mae- Lean on the First Christmas Carol and Vivian MacLean read the poem, "He Shall Reign." An interesting art- lele Was given by Ida Xelly entitled, "klmoben the Shepherd lloy" after, which Marie MacLean gave the poem "Awaiting Fulfillment." "Come All )te Faithful" was the concluding hymn, and Mrs, Lucas Closed the meeting 'with prayer. A social hour was spent and Mich was Served. W. Love, CRANBROOK MINISTER HEADS PRESBYTERY Knox College Student To Preach At Molesworth and Gorrie The Presbytery of Maitland met in St. Andrew's C4tirch here with Rev, Ksenneth MacLean in the chair. Af- gee. the opening items of business were dealt with Rev, Joseph P. Taylor of Cranbrook was elected Moderator for -the ensuing year, Standing committees were also named. Arrangements were made for Mr. cCarrol, a student of Knox College, to preach for the winter at 'Gorrie and -Molesworth, Some discussion took ,place in re- gard to the sustentation fund. Under -this plan each church would pay into a pool and the ministers would be paid from this fund. An effort to assist interim moder- ators by having an assistant appointed was taken under consideration. This matter was brought up as it was felt -that a committee could greatly assist a congregation in the securing of a -minister, The next meeting will be held in Wingham in March. LEGION AUXILIARY - ANNUAL -MEETING Officers And Committees Chosen The Ladies Auxiliary to the, Wing- -ham Legion held their annual meeting last week at which the following of- ficers and committees were named: President—Mrs. W. W. Armstrong. e1st. Vice-President — Mrs. W. G. Hamilton. 2nd. Vice-President — Mrs. George Ross, Secretary—Mrs. Herbert Campbell. Treasurer—Mrs. Harry Towne. Standard Bearer — Mrs. Harry Browne. Social Committee—Mrs. Frank, Ed- gar, Mrs. A. J. Walker, Mrs. H. Angus, Sr., Mrs. Bert MacLean, Mrs. H. Ross. Visiting Committee—Mrs. A. Hing- ston, Mrs, G. E. Northwood, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Bert MacLean. Investigating Committee — Mrs, Harry Browne, Miss M. McLean.c Pianists—Mrs, Geo. Ross, Mrs. R. McArthur. Auditors—Mrs. W. VanWyck and Mrs. E, Lewis. Bandmaster's Sister Died Bandmaster George Wright was in Detroit and while there his sister, Sarah, Mrs. S. S, Hard, passed on. the was 72 years of age. Burial took place at Kingsville, Ontario. Engagement Mr. and Mrs, W. R. Farrier, West Wawanosh, announce the engagement of their younger daughter, Olive Gert- rude ,to Jack Chalfont Gillespie, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J, Gibson Gilles- pie, Whiiechurch,. the marriage to take place during,the Christmas season. Received Call To Leamington Rev. David Perry, a former local boy, has received a call to the Leanv- ington, Presbyterian Church. He is at present stationed at Hastings, If he accepts this will make three, former Winghamites in church work there., Rev. Sidney Davidson is pastor of the United Church and Mrs. W. J. Skin- ner (Hazel Brandon) is organist at the Baptist\ Church, CURLING CLUB NAME OFFICERS 3. 3. Evans Again Elected President On Wednesday evening last week the Huron Curling Club held its an-: Huai meeting and made plans for the coining season, The officers elected were: President—J. J, Evans, Vice-Prese---J, Harley Crawford. Seey-treas.—Art Wilson. ' Bonspeil Committee—Fred David- son, Ed, Small, Donald Rae, JIM Carr, G. E. Richey, Wednesday Afternoon Committee— Jim Murray, Howard Sherbondr, C. Gamtnao. Jitney CommitteeEd. Small, How- ard Sherbondy, Fred Davidson. Round Robin CommitiA — T. H. Gibson, W. R. Hamilton, C. E. Richey, Membership Committee — Evans, S. Small, Vied Davidson, The club will again be a member of the Ontario Curling Association as it was decided to join this association. Much enthusiasm was noted at the meeting and it is ekpected that the club will have a most activeseasott, A NEW, A new :type of minesweeper, faster and equipped with latest weapons, is the Bangor. Manned by the courag- eous fighting men of the Royal Can- adian Navy, ships of the Bangor class are carrying a heavy share of the bat- tle of the United Nations against the enemy at sea. They have been paitic- HOCKEY MEETING THURSDAY EVENING Effort Will Be Made To Form Town -Hockey League A meeting of all hockey fans is be- ing called by the Hockey Executive for 8 o'clock, Thursday evening, this week, in the club rooms at the arena. It has been suggested that a town hockey league be organized and it is hoped that -a large number will be present -so that plans can be completed. BRIDGE, CLUB The regular meeting of the Wing- ham Bridge Club was held in the Mas- onic Hall on Thursday evening with seven and a half tables taking part in the play. The results were: North and South-1st., W. H. French, and Harley Crawford; 2nd., Mrs. H. Campbell and Miss N. Dinsley; 3rd., Mrs. H. Green and Major R. S. Heth- erington; 4th., Mrs. H. Crawford and Miss McCallum. East and West — 1st,, Mrs. R. DuVal and Mrs. A. Wil- son; 2nd., Mrs. H. C, MacLean and Art, Wilson; 3rd., Mrs. G. IGodkin and Mrs. C. H. Magee; 4th., Duncan Kennedy and David Robb, 13 SHOPPING DAYS - BEFORE CHRISTMAS Time is going quickly. This is an- other reminder that Christmas is only 13 shopping days away. This is also a reminder that the merchants of Wingham are well stocked to meet your requireMents. Shop in Wing- ham and be a satisfied customer, FINAL INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED REGARDING CHRISTMAS LIGHTING Period of Using Christmas Lights Where Allowed is Dec 24 to Jan. 1 Inclusive The following instructions re Christ- mas decorative lighting has been re- ceived by the Utilities Commission. These instructions are as follows: (a) No Christmas trees or Christ- mas decoration shall be lighted except during the period December 24th to January 1st, inclusive, .and only as permitted under (b) and (e) following. No outside lighting of Christmas trees or Christmas decorations shall be allowed in any case. No Christmas trees, Or Christmas decorations, shall be lighted in con- nection with stores or other com- mercial organizations. (b) During the period, December 24th to January 1st, inclusive, Christ- mas trees and Christmas decorations may be lighted within the home, but not on front lawns, verandahs or in any place in connection with the home, except inside the house. (c) During the period, December 24th to January 1st, inclusive, Christ- trias trees and Christmas decorations may be lighted in churches, Sunday schools, parish halls and other build- ings iii connection with churches or religious organizations; also in con- nection with hospitals, halls under the auspices at fraternal societies, service chubs, charitable institutions and other similar .non-commercial organizations. R.C.N. . ularly effective in coastal patrol and protective operations in the St. Lawrence. They do a wonderful job even in winter. MORRIS FEDERATION ANNUAL MEETING Officers And Directors Were Elected The first annual meeting of the Morris township unit of the Feder- ation of Agriculture was held in the township hall. L. E. Cardiff, M.P„ for North Huron, was the guest speak- er. The president, William Spiers, con- ducted the meeting and opened with a few remarks concerning the year's activities and achievements, Minutes of the organization meeting were read by the secretary, Earl Anderson. The auditors' report was given by Nelson Higgins, who also presided for the election of officers which resulted as follows: , President, Harvey kehn-, ston; vice-president, James Michie; directors for the different school sec- tions: 1, R. Wallace; 3 C. Wheeler; 4, L. Nichol; 5, G. Walsh; 6 R, Currie; 7, N, Higgins; 8, F. Shaw; 9, M. Fraser; 10, W. Peacock; U.S.S. 3, W. Kelly; U.S.S. 4, E. Hamilton; U.S.S. 8, R, Henderson; 11, W. Shortreed; 12, H. Brown; U.S.S. 17, C. Coultes. County director, Harvey Johnston, The new president gave a short ad- dress. A report of the Huron County Federation held in Clinton was given by Earl Anderson. Mr, Cardiff spoke on the agricul- tural outlook. Harry Sturdy, president of East Wawanosh Federation was unable to attend. Reeve F. Duncan and Councillors J. Michie and C. R, Coultes spoke brief- ly. It was moved by C. R. Coultes and F, Duncan that the county director present the beef and pork resolution to the county directors at their next meeting in Clinton, A resolution from the United Farm- ers of Ontario regarding the man- power situation was adopted by the meeting. Attending Military Course Three members of the 21st Brigade staff . and three members of the 99th (Res.) Battery, R. C. A. are attending a two weeks course at Guelph. They are Sgt, Major W. Seddone Sgt. Major G. Keele; Sgt. Major C. Brown; Sgt, Allen Williams; Sgt, P. Durst; 1./13 Jack Fyne WINGHAM MASONS ELECT OFFICERS Officers Will Be Installed At The Next Meeting At the regular December meeting of Winghain Lodge No, 286, A.F. & A.M. the following officers were elec- ted and the installation will be held at the January meeting. War. Master—j. A, Young. LP,M,--.A. 5, Walker. Senior Wardeir--J. H. Crawford. Junior Warden—W, S. Hall, Chaplain—W, bi, Phair. Treas,---W, A, Galbraith, Secretary—H. L. Sherbondy. Senior Deacon—H. A, Fuller. Junior Deaeon—W, L. Gardner. Inner Guard—H. Mathan, Senior Steward—W. A. Crawford. Junior Steward—Percy Stainton, Tyler—E. 3, Nash, BOXING 'DAY TO BE OBSERVED HERE Council Authorize Season Tickets For Skating held on Monday evening, the Mayor At a meetingof the .town council was instructed to proclaim Boxing Day, Decemher 6th, a holiday here. The Retail Merchants' Association had written a letter requesting such action which was concurred in on motion of Couns, Lloyd and Van- Wyck. This means- that the stores of Wingham will be closed for three days, Chirstmas Day, Boxing 'Day and then the next day which is a Sunday. Another important decision was reached at this meeting when it was decided to issue season tickets for skating at the arena. Skating will be held three nights each week, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The price of season tickets was set at $1.50 for students and .$2.50 for adults and wage earners. This was adopted on motion of Couns. Johnson and Van- Wyck members of the property. Coun. Johnson said that an effort was being made to form a Town Hockey League and it is hoped that four teams will enter. It is also hop- ed that a playoff with Lucknow and Kincardine town leagues can be ar- ranged. Letters of appreciation from those in service who received pen and pencil sets were read from the following: George C. Northwood, Jim Hamilton, Miss Ann .Pletch, K. M. Smith, John D. Preston, R. A. Hickey, D. A. Car- ruthers, Wm. R. Harris, Douglas Waram, Emerson Shera, Harry Spry, Chas. C. McKibbon. A letter was also received from Mr. and Mrs. Les- lie Bryce thanking council for the in- vitation to the banquet tendered the 99th Battery (A.F.), A letter was received from Mrs. J. E. Homuth in regard to a fence that was erected on town property on the lots back of her home, On motion of Couns. Davidson and Kennedy it was decided to make a settlement as per the letter. Miss Farquarhason has filed a claim in connection with an accident she had a short time ago. The clerk informed the members. that both this claim and the claim of Miss Mary Pattison had been referred to the Insurance Co. and that an adjuster had looked over the scene of accident but that no further word had been received as yet, A number of accounts were present- ed by the Finance Committee which were ordered paid on motion of Calms, erohnnll anti. YariWyck. Come Davidson reporting for the Streets Committee stated that the con- tract for plowing the roads in town had been let to Gordon McGregor. The recent storms had already placed the plow in use and the sidewalk plows had been used up to the present also, but this service would be discontinu- ed. Court, Lloyd reported that Mr. Robt. Deyell, caretaker at the Cemetery, had been ill for a few days' and that the work there had been carried on by Mr. Stoakley, An account received from Mr. Roy Patterson for engineering services, amounting to $15.00, was ordered Paid by Come Davidson and D. Ken- nedy and the letter which accompanied it' was .filed, The old gulls at the armouries and at the park will no doubt be used for making modern tanks or guns as it was decided by the council to allow them to be scraped. The motion was made by Coun. Kennedy and Reeve Evans. A letter had been received from the Lions Club suggesting that they be disposed of as salvage, Mr. I. J, Stone wrote a letter ob- jecting to a fence which is being placed on a roadway near his property on George St. Bath Mr. Walker who is erecting the fence and Mr, Stone will be requested to attend the next meeting of the council. • BLOOD DONORS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED Another Blood Donor Clinic Will Pe Held Here Wednesday, December 1Q Ninety Donors Are Required. For This; Clinic The second Blood Donors Clinic to' be held ine Wingham under the aus- pices of the Red ,Cross Society will be held on Wednesday, December 16th. Ninety donors are required for this clinic so any who have not as yet volunteered are urgently requested to do so at once, Those who ;already have handed in their names and were not called for the first Oleic will be required for the clinic on the 16tth, and will be notified at what time to report. • Those wishing to volunteer please leave your names with Mr, W. G. Hamilton, Bell Telephone Office, the Red Cross Rooms or IvIcKibbon's Drug Store by Friday of this week. The local Red Cross Society has asked us to stress the need for more donors in this community to make up the required number for the clinic on, the 17th, Your donation may save the life of an airman, soldier or sailor. Volunteer for this, most worthy cause without further delay. SCRAP METAL DRIVE ENDS DECEMBER 15 Permit Required To Hold More Than 500 Pounds of Scrap Metal The need for scrap metal, iron and steel, is so great that the government organized a Province-wide campaign to bring to the attention of the public the dire necessity of ,collecting all the metal possible. Each Reeve under the leadership of the Warden was made head of the drive in their respective municipalities. If you have not al- ready donated or sold your scrap metal do so at once. Anyone having 500 pounds or more of scrap metal in their possession without a permit to hold same, is subject to a heavy fine. Scrap metal is needed for guns, tanks, ships and other war articles. The call for co-operation has been. made. The drive ends December 15. Do your part in this great war effort. Restrictions On Oil Lighting Use of oil as a substitute for elec- tricity to light Store windows, show cases, advertising signs or decorative ornamental or outline lighting has been prohibited in power-shortage areas, the Munitions Department an- nounced. Wintry Weather Ties Things Up, When winter deteeded upon its last week the officials of both the skating and curling rinks got busy and started getting a foundation in, The arena. was packed with snow and this rolled and flooded and if frosty weather keeps .up it will not be long until there is skating. The curlers report if weather conditions are favourable there will be curling the end of the The storms last week tied up many country roads even to horse-drawn. vehicles. Most roads are now open for horses but cars are not able to operate in most side roads. MINISTERS PLAN FOR NEXT YEAR Mr. C. A. Roberts Addressed Minis- terial Association The Winghata and district Miais- terial Association met on' Monday at tile home of Rev. W. A. Beecroft, for the December meeting. There was a splendid attendance of the member- ship. The programme suggestions for the meetings in the coming year were presented by the chairman, Rev. Campbell Tavener. Rev, G. H. Dun- lop submitted the report of the cont-, mittee oit Community :reacher Train- ing Classes. Mr. C. A, Roberts of Wingham was the guest speaker, giving an address on 'The Layman's „ View of the Church." The address was mast stimulating and rceated considerable discussion, and ., _ the Association pre salted a heart-felt vote of thanks to the speaker, Rev, E. 0. Gallagher earlier in the session, spoke concern- ing "The Church and the Laity." Mrs. Beecroft served lunch to the atetriberS following the meeting, and a resolution of appreciation was presented to the hOSteSS and host of the afternoon, The January meeting will be at the home of Rev. Kenneth Mac Lean. SWIFT MINESWEEPER FOR THE N. C. O's, Held Successful Bingo - The Noti-Commissioned Officers of the 99th (Res.) Battery, held a most successful bingo in the armouries on Friday evening, Held Tea And Baking Sale Despite the inclement weather, the tea and sale of baking held ;by the Ladies' Guild of St, Paul's Church was very successful on Friday. Recent Enlistments Enlistments in the Active Army from this district recently are: R. hI. Montgomery, Wingliatn; 1. S. Finlay, R.R, No, 1, Wroxetell D. J. Hess, mid R. J. Ross, R.R. 1\l`o, 5, Ltteknow,