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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-12-31, Page 1btl rt With Which Is Amalgamated The Ginnie Vidette and Wroxeter News. 4 'Single Copies Five Cents Subscriptions S2,00 Per IWO WINGHAM, .ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31st, 1942 S . WAWANOSH COUPLE ELECTION WILL BE $O YEARS MARRIED HELD IN MORRIS Cecil Wheeler and Robert 4,,allace in Field for Reeve and Five k Four Council Seats - HOVVICK TWP, HELD NOMINATIONS Will Be Contest For Reeve, Deputy Reeve and Council -Mr. and Mrs,' William J. Carrie r‘eceived Congratulations 'From A Multitude of Friends Last Mon- day, their Golden Wedding Day Morris Township will have a new reeve in 1943 as Francis Duncan, reeve for the past three year did not qualify following Mondays nomin- ations, There will be a contest for this position howeveras Cecil Wheeler and Robert Wallace qualified. For four seats on the council, five will seek election, Charles Coultes, Harvey Johnston and James Michie present councillors and two pew men, William Joseph Henderson and Wil- liam Spiers, The following is the Ce;,74olete list of nominations held Monday': For Reeve Charles Coultes, by W. J. Hender- son and W. J. McMurray, Francis Duncan, by Geo. Bone and Russel B. Currie. Robert Wallace, by James Wilmot and John McNichol. Cecil Wheeler, by M. Grasby and James Clark. p For Council Charles Coultes, by R. McMurray and R. J. McKenzie. Wm. Joseph Henderson by C. R. Coultes and R. J. McMurray, James Michie, by Joe Holmes and James Clark. Cecil Wheeler, by Jas. Clark and M. Grasby. Robert McMurray, by Robert Wal- lace and James W. Scott. Robert Wallace, by James W. Scott and John McNichol. Harvey Johnston, by 'Joseph Bew- ley and Ed. 13ryans. Wm. Spiers, by R. J. Mckenzie and M. Grasby. Stewart Proctor, by Ivan McArter and Lyle Hopper. (Continued on page 'two) May 1943 iv llictorions Mut for tip liniteb Nations We are grateful for this opportunity to wish you all that is best . for the New Year. And we hope 'the year to come will bring to' us all happier times. 11 1. Monday was a great day in the life of .Mr. and •Mrs. William J. Currie of East Wawanosh, as it was their Gol- ,cden Wedding Day. This pioneer couple, despite the fact that due to poor health and that they had plan- ned to spend the day quietly were de-, iluged . with flowers, cards and phone -calls. On Christmas Day practically all the family were home and this gathering was considered by them a part of their celebration. Both Mr. and Mrs. Currie are nat- ives of this district. Mr, Currie .was iborn in. East Wawanosh and .has spent his entire life in the township. Mrs. Currie, Isabelle Taylor, was born in Kinloss and since her marriage 60 years ago has lived in East Wawan- osh. They were married December 28th, -56 years ago, at the home of the bride and since that time have lived on the 12th concession of East Wawanosh, for 23 years on the farm on which they now reside, 'across the road from Currie's school. Mr. Currie besides his vocation as a iarmer had two other outlets for his great energy, municipal politics' and Sunday School work. For 9 years he was member of the East Wawanesh Council, two of which he 'was Reeve. Be was superintendent of Mizpah $nriday School for many years and .also taught the Bible Class. Mrs. Currie also took her part in the community life being the first woman trustee of S. S. No, 9, Currie's School. She also took a great interest in the Sunday School and was a teacher for years and years. Mr. .Currie is in his 81st year and was the son of the late Mr. 'and Mrs. Robert Currie. Mrs. Currie is in her - '73rd year and she is the daughter ,of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor. One of the -callers they had on Mon- . clay was aqr. Andrew Currie who was bestman at their wedding so many years ago. The bridesmaid at this happy event was Mrs. Prentice, Richel 'Taylor, who passed on some years ago, ' Mr, and Mrs. Currie had a family of eight children. They are Mrs. Hil- ton (Laura) Ogden of Whaleri; Cpl. George Currie, R.C.A.F., Toronto; liarold of Culross; Mrs. Rush (Annie) McElroy, Ray, Ind., U.S.A.; ,Miss Rachel of Galt and John at home. Two children had passed on, Catharine in 1905 and Charles in the West in 1922. On behalf of the citizens of this dis- trict We extend to this fine pioneer couple sincere congratulations. ingllant Ithuantr-Eintrs fttif AK-MAIIAM*P ' NOTICE TO RED CROSS WORKERS The Red Cross work room which has been closed over the holiday sea- son will open on Tuesday afternoon next week, January 5th. As there is much work to do it is hoped that a large number will be present. PREPARE FOR WAR STAMP CAMPAIGN War Certifica*tes Suggested As Christmas Presents MERCHANTS MAY ADJUST THEIR BUTTER STOCKS Application For Special Permits To Be Made To Kitchener or London GIRAUD NAMED TO SUCCEED DARLAN Giraud Who Made Three Escapes From German Prisons Was Chosen High Commissioner To Succeed Assassinated Admiral Dail= _ • RED CROSS TO HOLD II ANNUAL JANUARY 11 The annual meeting and election Of 'officers of the Wingham Branch of the Red Cross will be held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening, jantiary 11 at 8 o'clock. Reports of the year's work will be presented and everyone 'interested in the Red Cross. is urged to attend. WESTERN FOUNDRY CHRISTMAS !ARTY Employees Entertained By Director* and ManAgeoaeot About,, 100 employees and ;other guests were present on Wednesday evening at the Brunswich Hotel by in- vitation of the Directors and Manage- ment of The Western Foundry Cp. Ltd. The occasion was the Christ- mas Dinner Party now an annual event with the Foundry folk. Following an excellent repast Mr., C. A. Roberts, superintendent, took over as chairman and toastmaster. The first toast was to "The King's ' proposed by Mr. Roberts and respond- ed to by the hearty singing of the National Anthem. ' In a brief chairman's address the guests were welcomed -and workers were thanked for their efforts in 1942. That the Foundry business is not exclusively a man's game any more was evidenced by the number of lady employees present, and in appreciation of this development the ne tt t94st IY?:s one to "The Ladies". Proposed by" Mr. G, W. Tiffin, Office Manager, this toast was replied to by Otte of the guests, Mr. Geo. E. Northwood, who told of the increasing share wo- men are taking in business and indus, try these days. Two prominent military men of Foundry connections presented the, next toast, Major H. C. MacLean, Vice-President of the Company pro- posed a toast to "The Armed Forces." It was also his privilege to read the names of the4. 26 Western Foundry employees who have enlVted in the Armed Forces since war broke out in 1939. Capt. H. H. Towne, who was a Foundry foreman before entering Active Service in 1940, responded. The final toast to "The Foundry" gave the gathering a chance to hear from another . guest, Mayor J. H. Crawford, IVIayor Crawford spoke appreciatively of the value of the Foundry to Wingliam and of the management's efforts to make it an increasingly successful asset. The reply was ably presented by Mr. F. W. Spry, General Manager, who gave a full report on the year's activities. He stressed the complete necessity of a spirit of partnership be- tween workers and management and renewed his pledge to share to the fullest extent any advantages accruing from this partnership. Christmas bonuses distributed dur- ing the evening were a token of the established practice of profit sharing. A telegram was received from the company's Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. W. E. Levan of Toronto, expressing regret at his inability to be present. Throughout the evening periods of community singing were enjoyed with Mr, H. V. Pym at the piano and Mr. G. E. Northwood as song leader, Mr. Northwood also favored with a solo number. Musical selections much appreciated by everyone were present- ed by Messrs Borden and Floyd Jen- kins, Kenny Baker and Francis Frie-. burger. The electors of Howick will on Monday vote o,n a full slate as there will be elections held for the office of Reeve, Deputy Reeve and three coun- cil seats. David L. Weir, who was deputy Reeve and later appointed Reeve on the death of Reeve Gamble will be opposed by Albert E. Toner, a former councillor and deputy reeve. Ernest Hartwell Strong who has been on the council for five years and was appointed deputy reeve in the shuffle following Mr. Weir being ap- pointed reeve will have as his oppos- ition James Ingles, a newcomer to the municipal field. For the three seats on the council there will be o.n the ballot, John Win- ter and Ed. McCallum, present coun- cillors, also Charles Black and Elmer Farrish. At the close of the nominations, the clerk, Isaac Gamble, read the names of those nominated together with their movers and seconders. For Reeve David L. Weir, by Jas. Douglas and 3, C. Thompson, Albert E. Toner, by W. E. Mc- Cracken and Glad, Edgar. Deputy Reeve James Ingles, by Thos. Bradnock, and Chas. Black, Ernest Hartwell Strong, by Nor- man Wade, and M. D. Irwin. John Winter, by Reuben Harding and Milton Leonard, For Council Ernest Hartwell Strong, by W. C. King and Melford Nash. Charles Black, by David Cathers and W. S. Burns Stewart. Robert Baker, by Thos. Bradnock, and Wilford King. Elmer Farrish, by Wilford King and T-hos. Bradnock. John Winter, by Warren Zurbrig-g- and Wm. Campbell. Edward McCallum, by Glad Edgar and W. E. McCracken. Mr. Reuben Harding was appointed chairman, and on assuming the chair asked the gathering to rise for a min- ute of silence in memory of the late reeve, J. W. Gamble. The speakers were: David L. Weir He explained how owing to the death of the reeve, legal advice had been secured in regards to filling the vacancy. His remarks were confined mainly to county matters. There are more than 425 miles of county roads and this year only about half of the usual expenditure for their upkeep had been made. The county machinery had been (Continued on page six) Farmers' Club Meets Tuesday The January meeting of the Bel- grave Farmers' Club will he held at Wm, McMurray's on Tuesday evening, January. 5th. Local Girl 'Now A Sergeant • The only girl to enlist in the Wo- men's Division of the R.C.A.F., or Army from -here, Ann Pletch, is now a Sergeant in the W.D. of the R.C.A.F. Ann enlisted as a clerk but recently graduated in code work! , She sent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Matt. Bell and her parents in Morris. , Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Spry spent the Christmas week-end with their daughters in Toronto. TURNBERRY MEN ON " ACTIVE SERVICE WEEK OF PRAYER TO BE OBSERVED Wholesalers and retailers may ob- tain special permits to replenish their normal stocks of butter. Up to Jan- uary 16th merchants, on application to the local ration officer in Kitchener or London may secure special permits allowing them to complete their nor- mal stock requirements. Due to some merchants not being able, through butter shortage to bring their normal stocks into line during the past week, the Board is prepared to issue special permits for this pur- pose, In other words, if the merchant's normal stock is 500 pounds, and last week he was only able. to purchase for resale 200 pounds he would only have sufficient coupons for, the re- placement of 200 pounds, So in view of this situation and his need of 300 pounds to bring his stock to normal, the Board upon receiving his appli- cation is prepared to grant him a per- mit for this 300 pounds he needs. This permit, coupled with his coupons for 200 pounds, will place him in a normal position. Services Start Monday January 4th Fractured Bones In Hand Mr. Hugh Bell fell on Monday evening oti the sidewalk near the Walker Stores and fractured two bones in his band. Post Office To Observe NOMINATION RESULTS OF THE DISTRICT •-• Bali Holidays The local post 'office will in future *observe the weekly Wednesday half holiday the same as the stores. The wicket will open from 2 to 3. This will remind shoppers that the Weclues- 'day half holiday will be observed all next year except during the month of, December. Teeswater Reeve—James Ross (acel.). Council—A. L. Strome, A. Hanshaw G•. Bannermant F. Pratt (accl.). Lucknow Reeve—J. W. Joynt (accl.). Council — Thomas I3oyes, Austin Soloman, Temple Clark, j, S. Kilpat- rick (acels.). Grey, For Reeve — Thomas Wilson and John McNabb, qualified. Others nom- inated, Walter Broadfoot, Henry Key- es„ Thomas Dougherty, For Deputy Reeve--tAleX Alxander (met.) also nominated, George Mc- Donald, For Council — Stanley Machan, George McDonald, Percy Ward, Wit- Haiti Spierian, Clifford Roland (three to be elected), Others nominated, Henry Keyes, Thomas Ward. Gotrie Trustees, — Cameron Edgar, Evart : Whitfield, Geo, MelCee (acti.), Others nominated,. Nnowlson Rueston, Vic. tor Shertt, R, j, Newton, R. Cathers, Robert Ferguson. Eordwkh Trustees-4om Wilson, Earl Fat, terson, Wardle Schaefer (keel). Howick Federation Annual Tuesday The annual meeting of the Howick Federation of Agriculture, will be held in the Township Hall, IGorrie, at 2.30 p.m., on Tuesday, January 5th, Local Girls In Car Accident Two local girls in training at Strat- ford General Hospital has an exper- ience they will not forget for some time. Thursday afternoon they were coming by -ear to Wingham when the car went into the ditch and turned, over, imprisoning them in the car. They were freed by a passing motor- ist. T.he car was driven by a Donald Jones of Stratford and other passen- gers were, Doris Ritchie of Lueknow -and Arthur Essay of London. The only one injured was Miss Edgar who -suffered slight lacerations on her knee. The Ministerial Asaociation of Wingham again calls the citizens of the Community to observe the Uni- versal Week of Prayer, during the first week of January. In the week of prayer we shall arm ourselves for a New Campaign to crown Him Lord of all- We come before God as =tu- bers of the whole family of mankiad, and as we pray and worship, on the mount, we see the pattern of His Kingdom, The plan of a new world is to be found, not in ourselves but in God, and in what He [can make of us. By worshipping Him, we learn to know ourselvea, as we are, and as He would have us be, and to offer ourselves, soul and body, through Christ to His Service, The. services of the week with . the speaker and subject are as follows; Monday,. January 4 — Salvation Artily, Rev, W. A. Beecroft, "The World's nileinmar." Tuesday, January 5 Baptist Churth, Rev, K. MacLean, "The Rope of the World," Wednesday, January 6--.[-St. Paul's Church, tient, Bennett, "Christ's Min- istry to the World." Thursday, January 't United Church, Rev. B. 0. Gallagher, "The Cross," Vriday, January -g 444.. Presbyterian' Church, Rev, 3, B. LfictiS, "A New Creation in Christ jobs." The services Will begin at 8 o'clock each evening, Gen, Henri Honore Giraud, famous French warrior who has escaped from German prisons in two wars, was named unanimously by the French Imperial Council to succeed Admiral Jean DarIan as high commissioner of French Africa and was granted full military and civil powers. Admiral Darlan was shot at Algiers by a 22- year-old student who faced a firing squad for his treacherous act. • The selection by the council govern- ing the vast African Empire of the French was made a few hours after an impressive funeral was given his as- sassinated predesessor, a funeral in which Giraud himself paid his final tribute to Dalian. iGiraud, thus given full power as high commissioner and commander-in- chief of the French land, sea and air forces in French Africa, called for unity in an order of the day issued immediately after his selection was announced. The order follows: "Assuming the functions of high commissioner of French Africa after the tragedy which cost Admiral Darl- an's life, I ask all to stand united be- hind inc to assure, with the snoport of our Allies, the success of our arm- ies. "Only one thing counts: France and her empire; there is but one aim: Victory." The order was signed by Giraud as "general of the army, high commis- sioner in French Africa, commander- in-chief of the land, sea and air forc- es." Attending the council meeting at which the famous soldier, now in his 60s, was' chosen were Giraud, Gen, Auguste- 'Rogues, governor 'of French Morocco, Pierre BOiSSOti, governor- general of French West Africa who recently opened the important port of Dakar to the Allies, Yves Chatel, governor of Algeria, and Gen. jean Marie Bergeret, former aviation' secre- tary in the Vichy French Cabinet. Their decision was unanimous, ARRIVED SAFELY - IN ENGLAND Mr. and Mrs, Matt Sell of town re, teived a cable informing them. that etch; daughter Ntirsing Sister Lieut. Nora Bell, Reg, N,, had arrived in $nglartd, 114r, and Mrs. Bert Collar also received a cable that their son Frank H. was one of the recent con, voy to land, in the Old Land. Mr. and Mrs. Bell noW have three of their Children overseas, Their son§ Matt and Andrew went over with the 1st Division and 110W their danghter Nora is doing duty over there, Art. Other son, flughie, is in the army in Canada which Makea four of this 'family doing active service, BRIDGE' CLUB The weekly meeting of the, Wing- ham Bridge Club was held on ,the evening of Boxing Day last -week, with six tables taking part in a Howell movement. The results were; 1st Mrs, 3. H. Crawford and Mrs. W. H. French; 211d—Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Mrs. 0, Colborne; 3rd—Mrs, Geo. Ross and W. H. Preach; 4tb—Mrs. A. R. DuVal and Major R. S. Hethering- tton; 5tb--Ilert Porter and W. W. Artnstrong; 6tit—Art Wilson and Rae Thompson. The game this week is being planed to-night (Wednesday). Mr. A. J. McMurray, chairman Of the Huron County National War Fin- ance Committee, announces that Mr. R :K. Wurtele of Goderich has accept- ed the chairmanship for the county of the War Savings Stamp Commit- tee. This Committee will promote the sale of stamps through schools, merc'h- ants, clubs and the Miss Canada girls. Mr. McCurray points out that there is no commission or remuneration to anyone on the sale of war savings stamps and appeals for the support of merchants and businessmen in pro- moting a continuous sales campaign. The following gentlemen are re- spOnsible for their resPective districts: C. E. Ritcbie — Wingham, K, J. Hueston — Gorrie. H. J, Wylie — yroxeter. Robt. Bowman — Brussels. J, R. Elliott — Blyth, j, A, Stewart — Seaforth A. Knight — Clinton. R. H. Middleton — Hensall. W. A. Siebert — Zurich. F. A. May — Exeter. H. K. Eilber — Crediton. Sales of War Savings Certificates for the month of October in Huron County amounted to $14,344.00 as compared with $16,952,00 for the month of September and $15,776.00 for August. Many, employers and citizens of the County have indicated that they will be giving war savings certificttes for Christmas presents, and it is hoped there will be A substantial increase in sales for the month of December. Sales of War Savings Certificates throughout the various postal districts in the County are as follows: 13lyth, $384; Brussels, .$368; Ethel, $68; Bltievale, $88; Walton, $156; Clinton, $1,832; Bayfield, $72; Lond- esborottglk $68; Varna, $48; Exeter, 0,544; Dashwood, $224; Grand Send, $88; Kirktmi, $80; Crediton, $212'; Godetich, $3,280; Dungannon, $44; Port Albert, $86; Auburn-Kintail, $160; Rensall, $1,044; ICippen, $180; Seaforth, $i42S fl rticcfietd, $220; Egmontiville, $20; Wingham,, 0.788; l3elgrave, $68; Piordwith, $108; Gotrie, $68; Wroxeter, $206; Delmore-Glen- tiannon, $12; Zurich, $860. Each Man Presented With Pen And Pencil Set The , following is a list containing the names of the men from Turnberry who are on active service. Each man has been or will shortly receive a pen and pencil set from the council on be- half of the people of the townshiP. Pleas examine this list and if you find any name missing please notify the Mulberry Reeye, a member of the council or the township clerk. Pte, Win, M. Abram Spr. Wesley B. Abram, Sgt, J, Leslie Adair, Cpl. Ralph Baird, Pte. C. Bellsmith, Dr. j, Arthur Bryce, tad,. Gordon A. Bryce, AC. 'Darrell H. Biggs, P.O. Percy Biggs, Pte. john T, Brooks, Pte, Lloyd Casernore, Pte. Prank I. Cassidy, E.S.M. Alex Corriyan, Gnr, E. R. Chandler, Pte. Ward Cameron, Pte. Herman •Casernore, Sgt.. Observer John L. Campbell, Pte, J. Arnold Den - Ids, Sgt. Edward Elliott, jno, W. For- tune, AC Don W. Portune, apt, Mil- ford Poxton, Sgt. J. A, Gibson, Sgt, Gordon Greig, Harry Ganniss, Pte Stuart P. Holloway, Ed. Holloway, H. Holloway, Pte. Russel W. Holmes, Ptc, Wilbur Ham Bdr. Stewart fef- fray, Gnr. Clifford E. Jinkitis, • John C. Jenkins, Get. John H. Johnston, Cadet Arno Xelly, A.C. L. Arnold A.C. John M. tillow, R., McArthur, Pte, A, MeGue, Lieut. Norman Muir, Pte., /no. C. °Nis, Pte., ,A, B. Potter, Pte, Stewart kitehie, CO, Albert !Waal, A.C, A. D. Smith, Ptg, Clarke S. Shatpla, Sgt. George C Tervit, VA George H. Wheeler, Pte. ,R. Willets, [Yohrt Wettlauhr, Another Overseas- Arrival Sgt. Observer John L. Campbell has arrived safely in England accord- jug to A cable received by his father, Mr. W. j, Campbell, of Turnherry. Hospital Auxiliary Meets 1VIenday The rebtar meeting of thd We- triateS Auxiliary to Wingitam Hospital will be held in the Council Chambers Ott Monday afternoon, jaiittary 4th at 8.44 Minister Called To 13olgrave Circuit A call has been extended to Rey. Dr. A. O. Thompson of Canoe Cove,- Prince Edward /stand by the -congre- gations of Delgrave, 13lyth, Auburn and Carlow Presbyterian churches. The vacancy was created by Rev, A, M. Boyle accepting a eall to Caledon Eatt.