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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-02-18, Page 1-Single Copies Five Cents HOW RUSSIANS FIGHT IN CITY STREETS , With Which Is Amalgamated The Ciorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News' VVINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1943 81414ScriptiOns $2,00 Per 'VW -MAX STEWART NOW GOING TO PANAMA -Montreal Standa'rcl Tells Of Max Thompson Stewtart, Former Wing- hamite, In Their Column "Man Of The Week" ,clitor's- Note: The following article' is copied from the Montreal Stand, • .ard of Januark 30th, It should prove doubly interesting to our • readers as' it contains much inform- ' ation and it is about a boy who spent his younger days in this district. 'WON SUBSCRIPTION TO ADVANCE-TIMES Last December the Advance-Times had a contest for new subscribers and a large number took aclantage of this .cffer, Three prizes were to be award- ed, to those who took advantage of 'this offer. The draw was made Tues- day morning 'this week and the win- ners of a years' subscription are R. J. McMurray, R. R. No. 4, Wingham; -Harry King, Wroxeter; Charles 0'- lvtalley, R. R. No. 2, Teeswater.• .EADIES CHURCH HAD ANNUAL MEETING All Departments Of The Church Gave Good, Reports GAS RATION 120 GALLONS A YEAR All Noncommercial Vehicles To Re- ceive "AA" Ration, Book, Comes into Effect April 1st Changes in the gasoline ration limit- ingi nonessential drivers to 120 gallons a year and imposing sharp 'new re- strictions on commereial vehicles were announced in the -Commona by Mun- itions Minister Howe, There was no indication of any im- mediate change in the present coupon unit value of three gallons. The new ration plan, which comes into effect April 1, provides for a basic "AA" ration book of 40 coupons for all -noncommercial vehicles. Those who are' eligible -and can prove their need for a special category' will be al- lotted a fixed number .of extra cou- pons for their vocational needs dur- ing the year ending March 31, 1944. Under the new commercial yell ration plan, all trucks and commercial cars, with the exception of such 'es- sential vehicles as fire apparatus,.pub- lic utility trucks and logging' trucks, will be pelaced on a definite ration bas- is. , Commercial vehicles, estimated by Munitions Department officials at, 330,000, will be divided into two class', es, transit and services. Included in the transit class will be ambulances, buses, taxis and drive-yourself cars. The services class will cover all other commercial vehicles, subdivided into four categories: General commercial, limited commercial, commercial motor- cycles, and other commercial. It was understood these categories will be used merely for the guidance of regional oil control offices and en- forcement offices, and, every commer- cial vehicle owner will have his al- lowance pared down to what the de- partment describes as "a bare essen- tial minimum," It is estimated unofficially that the rationing of gasoline for commercial purposes purposes will save "millions of gal- lons" annually.. The new ration abol- ishes classification of ,passenger cars according to weight and eliminates provision for higher allowances for heavier and more costly automobiles. It will make it mandatory for every truck and car to bear a windshield sticker indicating its category. Special stickers will be provided for A.R.P. workers and drivers under the war- time industrial transit plan. TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS Newsprint Is Now Rationed Weekly newspapers are now ration- ed as to the amount of -newsprint they can use. We have received our quota for this year. One thing stands out under this order, publishers must con- serve paper. In order to do this auth- orities are urging that all subscriptions be paid in advance. We have corrected our mailing list up to and including Saturday, Feb- ruary 13th. If your paper reads Jan- uary 1948 it is now past due as are any which read prior to that time. If on examination of your label you find you are in arrears an early settle- ment would be greatly appreciated. If you discover any errors• would you please notify this office as soon .4as possible. Dance In Douglas' School ss, Friday spight, February 19th. Ladies bring lunch, -Proceeds for war work. Muster Parade Sunday Afternoon Major Walter VanWyck has in- formed us that a muster parade of the 99th (Res,) Battery. will be. held in the Armouries at 3 pan, on Sunday afternoon next, February 21st. To Hold Euchre February 26 Under .the auspices of the Eastern Star a euchre will be held in the Odd- fellows rooms at 8.15 o'clock, on Fri- day evening, February 26th. Lunch. Proceeds for Patriotic Purposes. Ad- mission 25 Cents, Eadies W. M. S. Quilted For Bale The February meeting of tactics W.M.S. was held on the 11th in Gil- mottrYs School. Three quilts, were quilted for the W,M,S, bale. There was a short business meeting, and de- cided to hold the World's Day of Prayer meeting in the school on March 12th, and an invitation is giVen to all the women of the lino to be pres- ent,- A letter was read from the dis- trict supply secretary, telling how quilts and other articles and clothing are so badly needed. Russian armies in their recent suc- cesses have shown wonderful ability to ,attack and capture many places which were strongly held by the Ger- WAR SAVINGS SALES. SHOWING DECLINE Sales of War Savings Certificates for the month of December in Huron. County amounted to $13,124.00 which is a reduction from the amount in November when the sales amounted to $14,544.00' Total sales for the year 1942 amounted to $187,647.00 a reduc- tion of $55,535.00, from the total sale§ of $243,182.00 for the year 1941. In addition-to the above there were three' thousand dollars worth of War Savings Stamps sold throughout the County in the month of December. Some of these Stamps would be includ- ed in payment for some of the certifi- cates, but it is believed that most of these Stamps would still'be in the pro- cess of collection as each Stamp would have to be combined with fifteen others before they could be turned in for certificates. Sales of War Savings Stamps for the town of Wingham amounted to $1,620.00 in December as compared with' $1,064.00 in November. The food industry has an objective of $1,000,000 in War Stamps Sales this month. Buy a War Savings Stamp with your grocery order. HAD LEGS FROZEN MONDAY MORNING Miss Catherine Currie is suffering from frost bite on her legs and will not be able to carry on her work at Brown's factory for some time as her legs which were frozen on Monday are badly blistered and very sore. - Miss Currie lives on the 12th con- cession of East Wawanosh anti on Monday morning with the temperature hovering around 30 below she left home about 6 a.m. to walk to work; She did not realize that her legs were frozen until she started working in the heat then she suffered consider- ably. It was found by Dr. Crawford that the - front of her legs were frozen from her• knees to 'her ankles. Culled at Lucknow Two rinks from here played at Lucknow on Monday evening. C. GamMage, J. Carr, Jr., Ed, Nash and Art Wilson won their game 13-5, The other -rink Dr. Crawford, H, Sher- bondy,. 0. Haselgrove, H. Crawford lost 16-5, ROLAND HUTTON IS NOW AN OFFICER On Saturday Roland Bertram Hut- ton, son of Mrs. Thos. 5, Hutton, graduated from the Canadian Army Officers' Training Centre at Brock- ville, Ontario. On behalf of the cit., izets of this district we extend con- gratulations on his receiving` his com- mission as a second lieutenant. Roland is not just a wartime solve diet as he enlisted in the Royal Can- adian Army Service Corps at London in May 1937-, He has made -steady progress in the permanent forces be- coming lance corporal, torporal, serg- eant, Last summer he was sent to Detroit on the recruiting staff as a staff sergeant and three months ago entered the officers school at Brock- ville, He will now take a further course at Camp Borden. mans, The above picture shows a Russian gun which treas. its weighty steel at Nazi forces in the strongholds of Stalingrad which has surrendered DATES CHANGED FOR ISSUE OF RATION BOOKS IN WINGHAM • Books Will Be Given Out At Town Hall In Place Of Willis Shoe Store Due to •the continued cold weather and. other inconveniences it has been decided to issue the New Ration Books -No, 2 at the Town Hall instead of at the Willis Shoe Store. Dates Of Issue Changed The new'books will be issued to the public on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, February 24, 25, 26 from 9.30 to 12 noon and from 1.30 to 5 p.m. The library will be used on these days.- On Saturday the books will be issued in the Council Chamberst and the hours will be the same- as for the other days except that the hours will be ex- tended from 8 to 10 in the evening. The employees at the Western Foundry and at Lloyds factory will be issued the books oh February 22 and 23 at their respective places of business. Miss Y. McPherson will be in charge of the issuing of the books locally and she will be assisted by a group of other volunteers. - Any one wishing to' volunteer for this work should get in touch with J. H. Craw- ford, chairman of the local Ration Board or W. A. rGalbraith, the secre- tary. • Distribution cent-yea are being set up at the followinng places: , Wroxeter—Red Cross Rooms, 'Feb- ruary ,19 and 20. Hours: 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Fordwich—Church Hall, February 22 - 23 - 24, Hours: 10 a.m, to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to .5 p.m. ' Gorrie—Township Clerk's Office, February 25 - 26 - 27. Hours: 10 a.ni. to 12 noon and 1 p,m. to 5 p.m. Brussels—Library, February 20 - 23 - 27, Hours: 1.30 p.m. to 6 lam. Blyth — Memorial Hall, February 20 - 24 a 27 - March 8. Hours: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. • Moved To Town Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McClure and two children moved to town and have taken up residence in the home prev- iously occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Mac. Graham, Mr, McClure is taking Mac Graham's place on the Bell Telephone staff here. We welcome them to Wingham. Engagement Announcement The Rev. F. G. Fowler and Mrs. Fowler of Bluevale, announce the en- gagement of their only .daughter, Nancy Jane, to Lieut, Arthur f(atz, of time 21st Battery A.A,T.S., Camp Davis, North Carolina, U.S.A. The marriage will lake place quietly, at Columbus, Ohio, at the end of the month. LYCEUM THEATRE DONATES SHOW The proceeds from the sale of tickets to the Lyceum Theatre for the even- ing of March 3rd are being donated to the Red Cross Society by the Management of time theatre. The lad- les a the society wilt sell special tick- ets for this performance. The picture is "Journey for Margaret" which stars Robert Young and Loraine Day, to the Red Forces. Rostov has fallen before the onslaught of time Russians and Kharkov is under seige and ex- pected to fall shortly. ST. ANDREW'S W.M.S. MONTHLY MEETING The Women's Missionary Society of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church held their February meeting in the Sunday School room on Wednesday afternoon last week. The president, Mrs. Donald Rae, had charge of the meeting which opened with the sing- ing of a hymn. Mrs. James Taylor read the scripture lesson, Psalm 145, and Miss A. McBurney led in the prayer from the Glad Tidings. . Mrs. George Olver gave a paper "The Attractive Face of Christ" from the devotional study book, The Face of Christ. The offering was dedicated with prayer by Mrs. W. Russell. Mrs. H. C. MacLean gave a most interest- ing paper from the Missionary Study Book, •A Century in Figi. Among the prim»ative people was the subject. The singing of a hymn and the re- peating of the Lord's Prayer in unison brought the meeting to a conclusion, LIBRARY BOARD HELD INAUGURAL MEETING At the inaugural meeting of the Public Library Board held recently, Mr. W. H. French was re-elected chairman. Mr. W. A. .Galbraitha was re-appointed secretary-treasurer and Miss Emily Holloway, librarian, The book selection committee are S. Beat- tie, Miss B. Reynolds, .,Mrs. F. A Parker, Rev. Kenneth MacLean. It was decided to again join the Ontario Library Association. The board members are, W. H. French, Rev. Kenneth MacLean, W. Stanley Hall, Stewart Beattie, Mrs. F. A. Parker, Miss B. Reynolds, J. H. Craw- ford. In The Army Pte. Harry Newell, who joined the army in December, is now stationed at Namaimn, B. C. Tea Was A Success The Sale of Baking and Tea by the Ladies Aid Society of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Saturday afternoon was well patronized. BAPTIST MISSION CIRCLE MEETING The regular meeting of the Baptist Young Women's Mission Circle was held on Thursday evening -at the home of Miss Walsh with the vice-president, Vivian MacLean ill the chair. "I Know Not Why God's Wondrous Grace" was the opening hymn after which Vivian MacLean led in prayer. The Study Book "Tice Splendor of God" was read by Shirley MacLean. Rosetta Dennis gave a report on George Washington Carver from the Link and Visitor. Everyone joined in singing "I Would Have The Saviour With Me" and Mrs. Brute MacLean and Rosetta Dennis took part in a sea- son of prayer. Romans 2t14.25 was the Scripture Lesson given by Lois Kelly, A study on Now Canadian Work from time book "From Sea to Sea" was given by Mrs, Frank Collar, "All My Doubts I Give to jestla" was the concluding 'hymn, after which Ida Kelly closed the meeting with prayer. A social time was held sewing, and refreshments were served, LIONS TO CONSIDER MILK FOR STUDENTS $ao Sent To The British Child War Victims 'Fund The regular Lions Luncheon was held at the Queens Coffee Shop on- Friday evening last. President Stan Hall welcomed. as guests ,Mr. Henry Diment and Mr.. R. H. Lloyd. Lions Major Bob Hetherington and Capt. Elmer Bell were also pr'esent. Tailtwister Cord Buchanan present- ed -new program folders to the Club and while these were appreciated, they led to no end of discussion and argu- ment and a number of the members had -to be fined before quieting down. Lion Harley Crawford claimed that there were mistakes in spelling and some words were not even in the dic- tionary. In fact he offered prizes for 50c each for two words, to anyone who could find them in the dictionary. No dictionaries were immediately available so the matter was dropped for the time being. Lion Jack Hanna introduced Mr. Henry Diment who recently celebrat- ed his 50th wedding anniversary. He was greeted with the Lions Roar and after the Club singing in his honour Happy Birthday to You" Lion Gord Buchanan made a suitable presentation on behalf of the Lions. Lion Alton Adams received considerable attention due to his recent elevation to the sta- tus of a proud father. The Lions de- manded that lie demonstrate his quali- fications for this honour and he fav- ored with the solo "Rock-a-Bye- Baby", a Lion Otto Gallagher was called to the front and dedicated a new box for collecting fines. Lion Jack Hanna favored with a solo "Hail, Hail the Gang's All Here". Lion Hanna brought up the matter of supplying milk to the children of the Public School, Discussion followed with Lion Dr. Crawford and Lion Dr. Con- nell taking part, It was agreed that this matter be referred to the Execu- tive to deal with at their meeting next week. A letter was read from Lion Elston Cardiff thanking the Club for flowers. A letter was read from Lion Dr, Walt. McKibbon now on active service in England. He mentioned the consider- able number of Wingham buys located right in his vicinity, An account for a surgical appliance for a small child was ordered paid. Lion Dr. Connell presided at the piano while Lion Har- old Fyni rendered a solo "This is Worth Fighting For" and as an en- core "Smilin' Through". Short addresses were given by Major Bob Hetherington and Capt. Elmer Bell. Mr. R. H. Lloyd spoke briefly. , The Treasurer, Lion Emery Stiickey was authorized to transmit the sum of $120 to the British Child War Victim Fund. The meeting closed with the Lions Roar, BRIDGE CLUB The Bridge Club had an attendance of seven and a half tables on Thurs- day evening and the results were: North and South-1st,, Mrs, A, R. Du, Val and Harley Crawford; 2nd,, MN. C. G. Gammw and Jack Mason; 3rd., Mr, Baillie and Bert Porter; 4th., Mrs. Harry Green and Reg. DuVal, East and West-1st., Miss Mary Johnston and Art Wilson; 2nd., Miss M. Mc- Callum and W, W. Armstrong; 3rd., •C, E. Richey and George Williams; 4th., Mrs, George Ross and -gm Her- bert Campbell. Dance At Holme's School On Wednesday, Feb. 24th, Leech's Orchestra, Admission 25c, Lunch, Heads East Middlesex Orangemen C. R. Copeland of London, a former Wingham resident, was last week re- elected county master at the annual meeting of County L.O.L. of East Middlesex, Enlisted In R. C, A. F. James Arnott'of Ingersoll, who has been visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Wmn. Williamson, hdre, for the past two months has reported for duty at London with the R.C,A.F. Institute Meets February 26 The February meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will -be held in the Council Chambers on Friday after. noon, February 26th. The roll call will be answered by stating the most important thing in my medicine cab, inct, At this meeting the boxes for the soldiers will be packed and a quilt will be set up for those who prefer to do quilting. Everyone is requested to bring -a sandwich, J3ISTRICT RED CROSS QUOTA INCREASED Wingham Pistrict Which Includes Whitechurch And rlOevale "Units Asked To Raise $60011 Plans are progressing for the Red Cross canvass that Will commence on March 1st. The need for increased - ssubseriptions to this fend here is very necessary as the .quota for the district has been increased to $6,000,00, The quota for the Dominion is $10,000,000. The work of the society is growing each day of the war and it is expected that even greater efforts will be re- quired by the societies all across the country during the balance of the year. Mr, Frank Howson, chairman of the localacarnpaign committee-shas -selected his chairman and he stated to the Advance-Times -that all will receive larger quotas than last year and the amounts allotted must be raised if we are to reach the objective of $6,000, Chairman of Wards The following are chairman of Lhe various wards of town.: No. 1, R, Lloyd; No. 2, W. H. Gurney; No. 3, C. A, Roberts; No. 4, W. H, French; No, 5, Fred L. Davidson. These chairmen will have their ward organ- - ization meetings shortly and distribute the literature, receipts, etc. Arrangements are being made to supply the units, Bluevale and White- church, with campaign equipment. The Turuberry council co-operated with this effort and Reeve Harold Moffatt' has informed the committee that they are ready to do so again dur- ing this campaign. HIGH SCHOOL OPEN LIT. THIS WEEK Presentation Takes Place In Town Hall Thursday and Friday Evenings The High School Commencement Exercises will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday and Friday this week. A one-act comedy "Wlmo gets the car" will be presented as will the Operetta 'An Old Kentucky Garden" which is based on the music of Stephen. Foster. This is the first time that the students of the High School have presented an operetta at their open literary. There are dances and drills in connection with this per- formance. A demonstration on the parallel bars will be given by a group of boys. On Thursday evening pres- entation of diplomas, scholarships, and Field Day awards will be made. On Friday evening Miss Mae Coulter will give the Valedictory Address. MOTOR LICENSES DUE BY MARCH 1 Hon, T, B. ,McQueston, minister of highways, has made the announcement that there will be no extention of the term of 1942 motor vehicles permits and drivers' licenses beyond February 28th. This means that people who wish to drive their cars during March must have the new 1948 permit. To date only 100,000 of the 600,000 cars which were registered' last year have procured 1943 licenses. Mr. McQuesten said he. was co-op- erating with the oil controller on per- mitting the agents of his department. to issue gasoline ration coupon books,. FORDWICH FLIER REPORTED MISSING • Flight Sergeant Harvey A. Dunn, son of G, T. Dunn, Fordwich, was reported missing after the raid over Essen on January 9, a member of his family revealed Monday Morning. Al- though they have received no official details, they feel that it was from this action that the plane on which he serv- ed as navigator failed to return. The family still has hope that lie was taken a prisoner. Born near Dundalk, Plight Sergeant Dunn lived in Fordwich for three or four years, He received his education in Dundalk public and high schools. Although he had lived itt Fordwich for a comparatively short time, he was well-known there and had many friends. A sport enthusiast,he played ott a local team. Flight Sergeant Dunn enlisted in May, 1941, training stmhsequently at St. Thomas ,Eglington Hunt Club, To- ronto; Mahon and Jarvis Where lie re- ceived his wings in February, 194g. He was posted to Petinfield Ridge, New Brunswick, and went overseas in May, 1942, When newspapers recently publish- sed an item under the heading of °Canadian Trade Representative Nam- ed to Panama," Mak Etewart would much rather have read a headline like -this; "Tokyo Bombed Again." All Canadians, of course, would enjoy reading that kind of news, but Stewart looks for it for two reasons. The first ,is purely personel. He learned to liate the Japs during the five 'years he lived among them in China and Japan. The second is based on military strat- egy, He believes the only:way- to beat -them in a hurry is to bomb merciless- ly. He takes that unofficial message 'With him wherever he goes on Govern- meat missions. Right now his mission is in Panahla, where soon he assumes the post of acting Canadian Trade 4110 Commissioner. This .follows similar jobs in England, Australia, China and Japan. He was repatriated from jaP- .an on the Gripsholm. (Continued on page two) The annual meeting of Eadies Pres- layterian Church was held recently, at ,the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gil- hnour at 2.30 p.m. Rev. F. G. Fowler opened the meet- ing with a hymn and prayer. Mr. Leslie Fortune was elected chairman for the meeting. All the departments of the church gave splendid reports, showing a bal- ance on hand in each case. if. Mrs. Hugh Gilmour, See'y-Treas. of the church gave the financial report and showed that the allocation for Missions had been reached and a nice balance on hand in the general fund -to start next years' work. Ming Jean Wilton read the W,M.S. ..report ,and stated that the allocation had been reached, also an "In Mem- ,nriam" Certificate had been presented to Mrs. McTavish and Mr. Peter Mc- Dougall all in loving memory of their beloved sister, the date Miss Margaret McDougall, who had been a very faithfull member of the W.M.S. A report of the S. School was read in the absence of the SecYysTreas, Mrs. T. C. Dunkin, by Mr. Leslie Fortune, showing a prosperous year. Mr. D. Fortune is superintendent and Mrs. Leslie Fortune assistant superinten- ' dent: The Happy Gleaners Mission Band sent in $7.10 to Presbyterial Sec'y. and a bale valued at $5.80. There are 25 it/members and they held 7 meetings during the year. Mrs. R. T. Appleby was leader during the first 7 months When Mrs, 'Thos. Metcalfe took over the duties, Managers for 1943: Messrs Alkin Hastings, T. West Haugh, R. T. Ap- pleby, Thos, Weir, Harold Gilkinson, Leslie Fortune and Walter Woods: ElderS: Messrs .MeDougall, David Portune, Ilugh Gilmour, Alkin Hast- ings and Jos. E. Smith. The meeting closed with prayer by Rev, F. G Fowler and the. National Anthem. Miss Jean Wilton, organist. A sumptuous lunch was served by the hostess and Miss Marjorie Glh Mour assisted by Mrs. Leslie Fortune and Mrs. Avail Haugh which had been provided by the ladies Of the emigre- gation. A social half hour WAS Spent in chatting together,