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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-03-25, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents KING REVIEWS CANADIAN TROOPS IN GREAT BRITAIN Notice Re Sugar For Canning On page 6 of this issue is an, advert- isement which explains the procuring of sugar for canning purposes. Read this s advertisement carefully. Also please note that applications for, sugar for canning must be made out by April 15th and handed into. the local Ration Board which for this district is the Town Clerk's Office at the Town Hall. The local ration board district is made up of the following municipalities, Wingham, Blyth, Brus- sels, Grey, Howick, Turnberry, Mor- tis, East Wawanosh. APPOINTED TO NEW . RAILWAY POSITION Mr. H. D. Angus, Son Of Mr. And Mrs. Frank W. Angus Of Town Given Splendid Promotion• Appointment of H. D, Angus as supervisor of freight claim prevention, Central Region, Canadian National Railways, with headquarters at Toron- to, is announced by J. W. Wardlaw, general superintendent of transporta- tion, and appro'ved by F. L. C. Bond, vice-president and general Manager, Central Region. Mr. Angus was born at Wingham, Ont., son of Mr, and Mrs. Frank W, Angus, and commenced his railway career with the Grand Trunk Railway, March 12, 1918, as assistant agent at !Georgetown, subsequently serving as relief agent and operator on the Strat- ford Division until 1927, at which time he was loaned to the western region as telegrapher at Sioux Look- out. A year later he returned to the Stratford Division as relief agent and Operator, and, in 1932, was transfer- red,. to the Cochrane Division in the Same capacity. During the construe- lion of the Canadian National line from Senneterre to Noranda, in North- . ern6 Quebec, Mr. Angus was trans- ferred 'to the construction department, serving as temporary agent at Val d'Or, Malartic and Cadillac, success- ively, from 1937 to 1939, He return- to the Cochrane Division as relief agent in 1939, and, two years later, went to the St. Thomas Division in a similar capacity. In september of the same year, he was appointed first operator at Port Colborne, London Division ,and returned to the St. Thomas Division in June, a year later, as first operator at Jarvis, which pos- ition he now relinquishes to assume his new duties at Toronto, effeetive, immediately, • With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, WINGHAIVI, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 25th., 1943 ....."...1.•••••••••••••••••••powor Sebseriptiong $2.00 Per Year: . COUNTY PREPARES FOR VICTORY LOAN A. j. McMurray, Clinton, Chairman of the Huron County War Finance Committee, is very busy -mak- - ling arrangements for the next Victory Loan, Mr. H, J, Vandewater will again be Organizer for the County, and Mr. J. A. LuirCsden of Stratford will be the Assistant Organizer. Mr, McMurray and the Organizers attend- ed a meeting in Toronto on Friday, March 19th, which was addressed by Mr, George Spinney, Chairman• for the Dominion pf Canada, and Dr. W. C, Clarke, Deputy Finance Minister, The objective announced by the Honourable J, L., Ilsley, Minister of Finance, for the coming Loan is One Billion, One Hundred Million Dollars, representing a considerable increase -over that of Seven Hundred and Fifty Million for the last Loan. It is ex- pected this will result in a substantial increase in the quota to be set for Huron County, -Individual subscribers will be called 'upon to contribute $500,000,000 of the total, an increase of some 33 per cent, compared with the *Third Victory Loan last autumn, Mr. Ilsley said, To reach this objective for individ- uals it will be necessary to obtain participation on a much wider scale 'than in the past, and individual pur- chases will need to be sharply increas- ed. The finance minister recalled that in his budget speech he had estimated the borrowing needs for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1944; at 12,748,000,000. Previous loans, including the Third Victory Loan, which provided $991,-.' 000,000 from more than 2,000,000 sub- scribers, had given Canadians cause for pride. Sunday, was officially the -first-day of Spring and although there was a coolness in the air the sun shone very brightly and the practically cloudless sky was most welcome as it was a sample of what we are expect dur- ing the fine weather we are hoping for, This winter the sun shone very little and Old Sol can do us a good turn by driving the clouds away so that he can beam forth. We reported a robin, in the vicinity a short time ago but these feathered friends who herald our Spring were .out in full, force on Sunday. Their song was very welcome and many have reported hearing them, LETTER TAX STARTS ON APRIL FIRST The new one-cent tax on, letters as announced by Finance Minister Ilsley in his recent budget address becomes effective on Thursday, April 1st. The new tax appliesconly to the first ounce and hence constitutes a tax of one cent on each letter regardless of the weight. This means that a letter ad- dressed to outside of town must bear four cents in stamps and a letter for local delivery three cents. If the let- ter weighs more than one ounce the usual extra charge of two cents per ounce or fraction thereof will be charged. In other words if an outside letter weighs more than one ounce but less than two it will, require six cents in stamps to dispatch this letter. A similar letter for local delivery would require five cents. GOFORTH AUXILIARY The regular monthly meeting of the. Goforth Auxiliary was 'held at the.. home of Miss Mary King with an at- tendance of twenty-one. The meeting was opened with a hymn followed by prayer. The devotional part of the meeting followed the form of Worship for the World Day of Prayer, Mrs. J. P. McKibbon and Mrs. D. Murray taking the readings and responses, The Scripture Reading was taken by Mrs. Jas. Carr and Mrs. George Northwood gave a very interesting paper entitled, "The New World." After a hymn the offering was receiv- ed and Mrs. McKibbon gave the of- feratory prayer, Miss Dorothy Lloyd read a chapter from the study book, "Goforth of China", entitled "Through Clouds and Darkness" on the work of the Go- forths in Manchurai in 1927 at the outbreak of the war, During the business part of the meeting, arrangements were made to have Mrs. Stewart of Goderich to speak at the Easter Thank-offering meeting. 'A letter was read from a sailor thanking the church for a Xmas Ditty Bag,, also several letters of thanks from our own boys in service for Christmas parcels. The meeting was brought to a close With a hymn and the benediction by the president. Sewing was carried on throughout the meeting and a social half hour spent over the tea cups. Taking Course At Clinton L.A,C. Ken. Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Jackson, is taking a course at the Clinton Radio School. He was at Maiming Depot for a few weeks after taking a radio course at Hamil- ton, Retired From Railway Position Friends of Mr, Wm. Sneath of Niagara Falls will be sorry to learn that due to ill health he has had to retire from his position as baggage man with the C.N.R, which position he has .held. for forty years, For 26 years he ran from Wingham, to Lon- don, Mr. Sneath says during his rail- way experience he has seen, some heavy snow but that he thinks this past winter the worst of the lot, Victory Group Active The weekly meeting of the Victory Group was held at the hone of Miss Viola James, with six ladies present. A quilt was quilted for war work. It was decided to hold the next meeting at Mrs. R. J. IvreMurray, on Thursday, March 25, This meeting will take the form of a sewing bee to cut patches and Make quilt 'blocks, Lunch was served by the hostess and the usual 10e collection was taken tip. Nursing sisters and troops of a Canadian corps in Britain are review- ed by the King. The captain of the INSTITUTE MEETING FRIDAY AFTERNOON The March meeting of the Women's Institute will 'be held in the Council Chambers on Friday 'afternoon this week at 3 o'clock. The meeting will be in charge of Mrs. J. A. Wilson and Mrs, Williamson convenors of Histor- ical Research. The roll call to be answered by naming an Irish City or Town. There will also be current events and the care of house plants. Hostesses, Mrs. W. Field, Mrs. H, Aitcheson, Mrs. Arbic, Mrs. C, Deans, Mrs. S. Bateson. A paper will be given on the life of Miss Caroline McDonald and a speak- er will be present from the Wartime Prices and Tt'ade Board. OFFICERS' EXAMS WERE HELD HERE Over the week-end officers of the 21st Field Brigade wrote qualifying examinations, Four officers of the local 99th battery, Lieuts. A. Peebles, J. McNab, C. McAlpine and W. B. McCool tried both the Common To All Arms and the Artillery papers. Front the Listowel Battery six officers tried similar papers, Lieuts A, Lardner, Moffatt, Truse, Taman writing one Lieuts. G. Lawrason and W. Sweet writing on , both. Other papers were Lieut. R. Oke of Listowel his captains papers; Capt. Geo. Ross of town his quartermaster papers; Major Creighton of Listowel and Major Mc- Kenzie of 'Walkerton major papers. Cubs Invested Monday night at the regular meet- ing of Witte-ham Cids Pack No. 2, cubs Murray Stainton, Bob Deyell, Belt Hopper and Floyd Foxton, were invested by Cub Master, Rev. E. 0. Gallagher. Cub John Hanna was ap- pointed Senior Sixer, ANOTHER SHIPMENT BY 'THE RED CROSS The Wingham Red Cross has sent forward the following shipment for the first half of March: Hospital Supplies * 30 large pads, 80 medium pads, 120 small pads, 800 wipes, 600 compresses, 2 sheets, 14 pr. pillow cases, 1.4 surgions' gowns, 9 surgeons' caps. Army Supplies — 25 pr. socks, 10 pr. gloves, 2 turtle-neck sweaters, 40 toques, 5 ribbed helmets. Navy Supplies — 5 pr. seamen's socks, 2 pr. mitts: Airforce — 1 helmet, 2 pullover sweaters. Civilian Articles 7 quilts, 1 shawl, 1 scarf, 1 sweater, 2 girls' outfits (1 blouse, 1 skirt, 1 pr. panties, 1pr, stocking's), In order that the quotas may be filled and sent out on time, snore sewers are needed, The articles are cut and may be taken home or done in the workroom. This is very firgent, as a little slowing-up in each branch means a large deficit at headquarters. So, could we have Mote Sewers, please. And as .pins are becoming scarce, will those who take sewing out kindly re- turn the pins, guard, on His Majesis 's LEFT, is Capt. C. V, W. Vickers of Montreal. Behind them are Major-Gen. 5.- H. Roberts, D.S.O,, 1111.Ce Ft. Hon. Vin- Objective of $6,000 Was. Ov- ersubscribed by Over $1,000 ATTENDING COURSE AT BROCKVILLE Sgt. Ken. A. Rintoul, son of Mr, and Mrs, Alex, Rintoul of town, left last week for Brockville where he will at- tend the Officers' Training Centre. Ken has been in the army for over three years and his friends here will be very happy that he is making such splendid headway in the army. Underwent Operation Mr. Tom Cruickshank underwent an operation for the removal of his ap- pendix in Wingham General Hospital, Saturday morning, We understand that he is making satisfactory pro- gress. , BATTERY GOES TO CAMP JULY 11 - 25 All Units of the 21st Field Regiment Will Attend on These bates The 99th Battery (Res.) RCA: under command of Major Walter Van- Wyek will attend camp training at Thames Valley, London, in July, The camp dates are July 11 L 25, For the past few years the battery had gone to camp late in August, Lt.-Col. 'George Howson will be in command of the 21st Pieta Regiment, of which the 99th is a part. The other batteries are Kincardine, Walkerton and Listowel. This camp is expected to have an attendance of 2000 from eight units, cent Massey, high commissioner for Canada, and Lieut,-Gen, A. G. L. I MeNaughton, G,O,C. in command of the First Canadian Army. JUVENILE PLAYERS WERE ENTERTAINED On Monday evening Alf. Loa. ridge, sponsor and manager of the Juvenile Hockey team, entertained the mem- bers of the team to a dinner at his home. After. partaking of a sumptu- our meal Tory Gregg, former hockey pro, gave the boys a talk on hockey and some interesting hockey happenings. Games were , enjoyed throughout the evening. An interestiing part of the evening was the presentation of a box of cigars to Alf. from the members of the team. The team had a very successful sea- son as they have a balance of 852.03 on hand after - giving a donation of $10 to the Red Cross Campaign.—w...,.,. WHITECHURCH FLIER BURIED IN GERMANY Now A First Lieutenant J. Robert Hammond, son of Mr. and Mrs, E. A. Hammond of South Bend, Indiana and former residents of Wing- ham, has been promoted to First Lieutenant in the Signal. Corps of thi United States Army, "Bob" attended Officers' • Training School at Ft. l.S.Ionmouth, New Jersey, and received his commission last summer. In September he was transferred to Camp Carson, Colorado Springs, Colo., where he is now stationed, EVENING AUXILIARY TO DO QUILTING Will Hold Pot Luck Supper In Connection With This Activity The Evening Auxiliary of the Wings ham United Church met Tuesday evening, March 16th at the home of Mrs. W, A, Beecroft. The meeting was in charge of Miss Janet Murray. The Scripture reading and comments were given by Mrs. R, S, Hethering- ton and prayer by Mrs. Elmer Wilkin- son. An interesting Temperance read- ing was given by Mrs. K. M, Mac- Lennan, Mrs. Wm, Currie gave a pleasing piano solo, Mrs, Geo, Howson presented the chapter on Recreation from the Study Book—Church in the City Streets, She stressed the need people of all ages have for uplifting recreation and. how the churches are trying to meet that need, especially in crowded 'city areas. The president, Mrs. Hall, took charge of the busittess. It was decided to have a quilting and pot luck supper in the church March 80th. At the close of the meeting, a social time was enjoyed, lunch being served by Mrs, Beecroft. MAGAZINES WANTED FOR OUR TROOPS Legion Sponsoring Sending Magazines To Soldiers and Sailors Have you any current magazines that would be useful in the reading rooms for overseas soldiers or for sailors aboard their ships? The Wing- ham Legion are anxious to procure such magazines to send to .our soldiers and sailors. Please give only mag- azines that are reasonably up-to-date. Magazines may be left at the 'office of the MacLean, Lumber and -Coal Co., George William's .Jewellery Store, the Hydro Shop or the Advance-Times.. The co-operation of the public in this very worthy war work would be greatly appreciated by the Legion and you will be doing a good turn to the lads in our fighting forces. YOUR LABEL TELLS THE STORY Due to increased cost of newsprint and printing materials, many papers have during the past few years in- creased their subscription rate, The Advance-Times will not in- crease the present rate of $2.00 per year, but with newsprint rationing and higher costs it is necessary to keep our mailing list in good shape. Look At Your Label If it reads February '43 or prior to that date ,you are in arrears ,and an early settlement would be appreciated. We are sure that our subscribers appreciate present day circumstances and will co-operate in bringing our mailing list up-to-date, The Advance-Times, BRIDGE CLUB Eight tables took part in the play at the Wingliam Bridge Club on Thursday evening, a better attendance than for some time: The results were: North and South-1st., H. L. Sher- bondy and W. H. French; 2nd., Miss N. Dinsley and J. H. Crawford; 3rd., Miss Margaret MacLean and Mrs. R. S. Hetherington; 4th„ George Wil- liams and Paul Smelley. East and West-1st., Miss M. McCallum and C. E. Richey; 2nd., Mrs. J, H. Craw- ford and Mrs. G, Godkin; 3rd,, Mrs. 0. Colborne and Jack Mason; 4th., Mrs. Geo. Ross and Art Wilson. Tea And Sale Success Although the walking was very treacherous on Saturday the tea and sale of balding held by the Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's Church, was very well patronized. Contracted The Mumps Pte, James Cameron on account of developing the mumps, was unable to return 'to his unit on Friday, Jinn was spending furlough with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. kt'ilas Cameron. 4 Ward Aid Class Has Opening Since last September the Wingham General Hospital has been training Ward Aids, These girls get a good general education in hospital work and on finishing the course are classed as trained practical nurses, Mrs, Morrey, the superintendent, says that the Ward Aid class can accept two new girls at present. This is splendid training and no doubt these positions will be quickly filled. East Wawanosh Overseas Lads Met Recently there was a sort Of East Wawanosh old boy's reunion in Eng- land. Sig. Henry Pattison, son of Mr, and Mrs. Allan Pattison, met Bob Scott, Roy Pierce, William and Howard Irwin and they had a great time talking over news they had re- ceived from East Wawanosh and sur- rounding territory. Henry also ran into Ralph Hammond from Wingham. Given A New Category Some of the fathers who have sons in the army are of the opinion that they are as good as their lads who are oil service. One of these is Charlie Roberts of the Western Foundry whose son is an Officer in the 99th Battery (A.F,) at Petawawa. We are told, although we cannot vouch for it, that Charlie got the idea that he would try and get hi this business of war. tut due course he presented himself for Medical examination and his condition was such that a new category, 6B had to be devised for him, This of course put him back at his desk at the Foundry, This 5B category is bald- ness, bridgework, bifocals, bay VsditdOW and bunions. P.O.. Harry Posliff Pieton, visiting this week at his tome here. Expect Increased Quota. For Huron SPRINGS FIRST DAY WAS BEAUTIFUL Robin's song Could Be Heard About Town IL C. O's. Make Donation .Arrange Speaker For Easter Thank-offering The non-commissoined officers of the 99th (Res.) Battery, R,C.A.,, sub- scribed $40.00 to Red Cross Campaign. This money was the proceeds of a bingo held a short time ago, Over $7,000 Subscribed By Wingham District During Red Crass Campaign • Once again the people of this com- munity have demonstrated that they can take up a challenge. This com- munity since the start of the war has met or bettered every objective that has been set for them and in the Red Cross Campaign which has just been held they once again went over the top exceeding the objective by over a .$1,000. As we go to press the sub- scriptions amount to $7,113 with the returns almost complete. The folk of this community can well be proud of this splendid showing, When the quota of $6,000 was receiv- ed from headquarters and announced there were many who were very sure that this objective was too high and that for once we had been given an impossible task. The committee work- ing on the principal that there was a big job , to do made it keown to the public that our best- effort would be On October last Word was received necessary, to go over the top. The by Mr, and Mrs. Robert Mowbray, magnificient response not only met the Whitechurch, that their son Sgt. Alex- challenge but put the drive here over ander MacKenzie (Ken) Mowbray the top by the substantial amount of was missing, Since that time word over $1,Q00. Increases were received was received that Ken was presumed in every ward in town and from both to be dead. Word has now been re- units, Bluevale and Whitechurch. ceived that he was buried in a military Comparing the objectives set . for cemetery at Friedenshuegel, Germany. other communities, Wingham District His name appeared once more on the had a quota that was very large indeed' casualty list on Monday this week. and the committee wish to thank all Again we extend sincere sympathy to those who took part in the canvass or the bereaved family on behalf of the otherwise assisted. Mr. Frank How- citizens of this community. son, chairman of the committee, also wishes to express his appreciation to the public for the wonderful manner with which they responded to the ap- peal of the Red Cross Society, E. WAWANO$Ii. UNIT FEDERATION MET unit To Hold Annual Sartquet In. Belgraye The regular monthly meeting of the East Wawanosh unit of the Feder- ation of Agriculture was held at the home .of Mr. and Mrs, Simon hail, director of S. S. No. 3. Owing to road. conditions and. in, 'clement weather the attendance was smaller than usual. 'Ten directors. were 'present In the absence of the president, H. L, Sturdy, time vice-press Lawrence Taylor conducted - the meet- ing, Minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, Douglas Camp. bell, and adopted, Moved by John Buchanan .and Orval Taylor that secretary-treasurer receive 'WO for 1943. Carried. At the January'meet- ing A, Nesbit was appointed director of union sshool section 16. Mr. Nes- bit declined and at this meeting Ernest Hickingbottoin was 'appointed as dire ector, Gus. Deveraux was appointed director of the Donnybrook section. Moved by Orval Taylor and Simon Hallahan that the unit sponsor a banquet again this year, to be held in. Belgrave. The date and further ar- rangements to be _made - later. Car- ried. The secretary was instructed to have all business and minutes of meet- ings published in local 'papers. A report of the Provincial Feder- ation Convention in Toronto in Jan- uary was given by Orval Taylor, In closing Mr. Taylor recommended that owing to a scarcity of gasoline, tires. and help, if every farmer in the town- ship would pay his $1,00 membership fee to his local director, without being canvassed, he would receive his mem- bership card and in tieing this he would save tinie and money for the unit. Mr. Taylor was given a hearty vote of thanks for a splendid report. Martin 'Grasby of the Morris town- ship Federation was present and dis- cussed with the board the question of a Hog Producers Association. It was moved by S. Hallahan and Aldin Pur- don that the matter be discussed fur- ther at the 'next meeting.. After the business Mrs. Hallahan served a delicious supper, 'and a social hour was enjoyed. The next meeting will be held at the home of ,Mr. and Mrs. Mason Robinson, 9th Concession. Attended Meeting In London Rev. E. 0. Gallagher attended the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Synod of Huron held in London,- on Friday. Seaforth School To Broadcast Mr. Peter B. Moffat and a group of pupils from Seaforth Public School, are arranging a programme for Friday, March 26th, at 7 p.m. over CKNX, 'Hingham, This is one of a series of • very interesting programmes broad- cast, by Huron County Schools over Wingham Radio Station each Friday evening in the interests of War Sav- ings, WILSON'S RINK WON THE ROUND ROBIN Two Rinks Tied With 8 Wins And A Plus Of 40. Aggregate Score Gave Wilson First Place The Round Robin held by the Curl- ing Club during the winter proved to be a most interesting feature of the winter's activities. Four rinks finish- ed with eight wins and the top two were tied with 8 wins plus 40 but the ' Wilson rink had the largest aggregate score so they landed in first place. In the last game played. Wilson's rink pulled out a winner by a single shot to top the Round Robin series, The Results Were 1st—Art Wilson, skip; Joe Evans, Jahn P. McKibbon, Dr. I , McLen- nan, 8 wins plus 40 with an aggregate score of 136, 2nd—Ed. Small, skip; Rev. W. A. Beecroft, Fred Massey, M. McPhail, 8 wins plus 40 with an aggregate score of 123. 3rd--Jim Murray, skip; 5, H. Craw- ford, C. E. Richey, A. J. Walker, 8 wins plus 80, 4th—Jim Carr, skip; Jun Carr, Sr,, Frank McCornick, A. IC. Newcombe, 8 wins putts 25. Ed Nash's rink, 7 wins plus 88; 0, Haseigroves rink, 6 wins plus 80; 3, Mason's rink, 5 wins plus 30; D. Rae's 'rink, 5 wins plus 27; Harry Gibson's rink, 4 wins plus 9; C. El., liott's rink, 3 wins plus 17; V. Haine'S rink, 8 wins plus 4; Fred Davidson's rink, 1 win plus 6. The prizes are on tilAplay in the Walker Store Window, onnurn.velert-s