The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-04-08, Page 1biuturt.
-Clothing Collection For Russian Relief
Set For May 3 - 8
At a meeting of -the Town Council
on Monday night -Mayor 3, H. Craw-
lord brought up the matter of fuel
-supply for next winter. He said that
the public should be urged to secure
the necessary supply of fuel for next
whiter at an early date,
It was decided to order a few tons
of non-clinkering rice coal for use at
the town hall as an experiment.
Conn. Davidson said this fuel gave
splendid service at the hospital. If it
proves satisfactory a supply for the
-winter will be ordered.
"•• The council will sponsor collection
of clothing for Russian Relief and it
was decided to set aside the week of
May 3 - 8 for this worthy activity.
Further notice will be 'given so that
all will be familiar with .the plans in
this connection.
The following in the services ack-
nowledged pen and pencil sets sent by
council on behalf of the citizens of
the town: Miss Doris H. Fells, W.
F. Sturdy, Jack Garbutt, W. J. Tiffin.
• The Clerk reported that a sample of
the town water sent to the department
-on March 30th had tested grade A.
A letter was received from Mr. Alex
Reid objecting to chicken houses be-
ing built close to his property. As no
permit has been issued for such a
building this year council could take
no action.
To Hold Tag Days
The Lions Club were granted per-
Inission to hold a tag day on behalf of
the Navy League on Saturday this
week, April 10th. Motion by Coun.
Johnson and Reeve Evans.
The Chinese War Relief Fund were
also granted the permission to hold a
'tag day on Saturday, May 15, on
motion of Couns. Davidson and Lloyd.
A complaint was received from Mrs.
Margaret Bell that the sidewalk is low
in front of her home. Coun. Davidson
-explained that there were several
such places that required repair and
an effort would be made this summer
to do the necessary work.
A letter was received from the Last
Posts Fund requesting council for $15
to. apply on the expenses of a funeral
held here. Reeve Evans and Coun.
Davidson sponsored the motion to
have money forwarded.
A letter was received from Mr. Win.
Stokes stating that die was unable to
"carry on his duties due to ill. health.
Mr. Stokes has been on the pay roll
-of the town for many years and has
given excellent service and council
expressed regret that he was in poor
416, health.
ler A letter was received from C. J.
Waecher of Greenock re scavenger
work and this matter was left to the
property committee.
The clerk reported that the Public
School Board had submitted estimates
for this year of $9800 which is a re-'
ducticin of $1300 in comparison to the
1942 estimates.
On motion of Couns. VauWyck and
Johnson, a lease was signed with the
C. E. Marley firm wh6 have a bill
board on the Stewart Glove "Works
property. A check was received for
$20.00 covering a period of two years.
A building permit was granted Mrs.
Margaret Rogers for the building of
an addition to a house on Scott street.
Th motion was by Couns: Wilkinson
and Davidson.
To Continue Mill Subsidy
A notice was received from the De-
partment of Municipal Affairs that the
Ontario Government would again this
year pay the subsidy of 1 Mill.
A letter from this same department
requested that consideration be given
to Post War Problems in particitlar
as tO' unemployment. Mayor Craw-
ford stressed the necessity of giving
this matter most careful consideration
and requested all members of the
eOuncil to bring in suggestions at the
next meeting of the council,
A nttmbet' of accounts were ordered
paid on motion of Couns. Wilkinson
and VanWyek.
The' cleaning of the streets has been
held tip due to cold weather Couns.
Davidson reported for the street com-
mittee, As soon as milder weather
comes this work will be carried out.
The machinery has been put in shape,
Overhauled and painted, he said. There
Is Considerable dustlayer on hand and
he said that it was not expected that
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POST WAR PROBLEMS
'TO BE CONSIDERED
BY TOWN COUNCIL
titizens Urged To Order Coal Sppply
For Next Winter
WINGHAM FLIER IS
AMONG$HE MISSING
Flying Officer George H. Wheeler
Missing After Air Operations Over
Enemy Territiory
Missing since February 25th Flying
Officer George Howard Wheeler, son
of Mr. Thomas Wheeler, was listed
among the missing in the -official -lists
over the week-end, Mr. Wheeler had
been advised on February 27th that
his son was missing after air oper-
ations over enemy territory. Due to
regulations we were unable to give out
this information at that time. He was
in his 25th year,
F.O. George H. Wheeler
George enlisted April 22nd, 1941,
He was first stationed at Manniing
Pool, Toronto, then at the Initial
Training School, Victoriaville, Oue,
His next step was at the Service Fly-
ing Training School, St. Jeans, then
to Jarvis where he graduated as a Sgt.
Observer in December 1941. At Pen-
field Ridge, N.B., he took advanced
training as a navigator receiving his
commission as a Pilot Officer. He
arrived overseas the 9th of .March,
1942, and started operations over en-
emy territory about August 1st. In.
`October in recognition of his good
work he was promoted to the rank of
Flying Officer, •
Born in Turnberry he attended.
Powell's School, S. S. No. 9, Turn-
berry, then Winglidm High School.
After graduating from high school he
was employed at Crawford's Garage
for four years but for a few months
prior to enlisting was at Meaford. His
father resides on the 6th of Turnberry.
His mother passed on in January
1939,
BRIDGE CLUB
Six and a half tables were in • at-
tendance at Wingham Bridge Club on
Thursday evening, The results were:
North and South-1st., Mrs, Bert
Porter and Mrs. C. H. Magee; 2nd.,
Miss M. Johnston and Jack Mason;
3rd., Mrs. 0. Colborne and W. W.
Armstrong; 4th., Mrs.' A. R. DttVal
and Mrs. Herbert Campbell. East and
West-1st., Mrs. H. C. MacLean and
J. H. Crawford; 2nd., Mrs. G. Godkin
and Gordon MacKay; '3rd., Mrs. J.
H. Crawford and George Williams;
4th., Mrs, R. S. Hetherington and W,
H. French.
Engagement Announcement
Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Elwood
Holmes, Goderich, Ontario, announce
the engagement of their younger
daughter, Barbara Elwood, to Regin-
ald Ellis Walker, RAY., son of Mrs.
Walker and the late William James
Walker of Dublin, Eire, the marriage
to take place on April 24th at 2:30
p.m. ,in. St. George's Church, Gode-
rich,
ATTENDED DISTRICT
MILITARY MEETING
Lt. Col. George Howson, officer
commanding the 21st (Res.) Field
Brigade Mid Major Walter VanWyck,
officer commanding the 99th (Res.)
Battery attended a meeting of Reserve
Army unit commanders and District
Headquarters officers at London on
Sunday. Brig, D. J. MacDonald pre-
sided,
Recruiting for the Reserve Army
will soon be stimulated by a district-
wide campaign and this meeting was
held in preparation for this activity.
Many who were in the reserve mitt
have gone active and the ranks of the
reserve units are thus depleted.' The
battery here is ,calling for recruits to
bring it up to strength and it is hoped
that many will come forward to en-
listn 'this ihiS parkime soldiery:
TO REORGANIZE
HURON COUNTY
FLYING SCHOOL
Present Shareholders To Surrender
Their Interest. New Club To
Be Formed
W. L, -Whyte, president of J-Iuron
County Flying Training School, Ltd.,
announced that the company, which
has operated No, 12 Elementary Fly-
ing Training School at Sky Harbor, is
to be reorganized -at once at the re-
quest of the Department of National
Defence* for air. The preferred and
'common stock held by shareholders in
Huron county is to be redeemed im-
mediately, Mr. Whyte stated.
4 By an agreement entered into with
the Department of Defence for Air all
-profits made by the company since
operations were started in October,
1940, would be held in trust by the
company for the duration of the new
contract. The policy of the depart-
ment now it was stated, is that all
common stock issued by elementary
flying training schools should be held
by flying clubs approved by the Min-
ister of Defence for Air.
A large block of common stock in
the Huron county company is held by
the Kitchener-Waterloo Flying Club
which moved to Sky Harbor at the
beginning of training .operations; and
under reorganization a deal has been
negotiated whereby the Kitchener-
Waterloo club retains only 51 per
cent, of the common stock.
Huron County Flying Club has al-
ready made application to., the Scre-
tary of State for a charter, and a meet-
ing of shareholders will be held in the
near future to reorganize it. This
company will hold 49 per cegt, of the
common stock.
President Whyte stated regarding
the new arrangement that the Kitch-
ener-Waterloo Flying Club, Limited, is
giving up 31 per cent, of its common
stock to the Huron County 'Flying
Club .which will .then be eligible for
49 per cent. of the profits made by
the company and now held in reserve.
It was explained that this money
will be available for the development
of post-war civil aviation in Huron
County, such as the establishment of
landing fields, and will assist in the
rehabilitation of Huron county mem-
bers of the R.C.A.F.
-Common stock holders in Huron
county are being contacted as quickly
as possible, Mr. Whyte said. The
majority have agreed to the new plan.
The preferred stock is being called in
at once and being paid for at the
agreed price, plus five per cent, inter-
est up to the date of redemption.
The officers of the Sky Harbor Co.
are: president, W. L. Whyte, Seaforth;
vice-president, Wilmot Haacke, Gode-
rich township; manager, J. R. Doug-
las; secretary-treasurer, Ben Straugh-
an; directors, R. J. Bowman, Brussels;
K. J. Hueston, Gorrie; B. W. Tuckey,
Exeter; Hugh Hill, Goderich; George
Feagan, Goderich,
Again In Hospital
Mr. John Hopper, who has been
residing with his daughter, Mrs. James
Bryans, near Brussels, is a patient in
Wingham General Hospital. Some
time ago it was found necessary to
amputate one of his legs and now the
other limb has become seriously af-
fected. •
Rt. Hon. Anthony Eden, British
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs,
is shown chatting with Prime Minister
W. L. Mackenzie King a few moments
after his 'arrival in Ottawa, Mr, Eden
flew from the United States in the
1943 HORTICULTURE
PREMIUMS LISTED
The MemberShip Fee to the Wing -
barn Horticultural Society is $1.00
With the choice of , the following
premitims:
1. 4 Regal Lily Bulbs.
2. -2 H.T. Roses.
3, 4 Phlox, new assorted dark
shades,
4.. 5 Azaleamum Chrysanthemums,
red, pink, white, yellow, bronze.
5, Dahlias, mixed,
Memberships may be renewed with
any of the following: Mrs. (Dr.)
Ross, Mrs, E. Spell, Mr, W, A. Gal-
braith, Mrs, H. Angus, Sr., Mrs. T.
Kew, and Mrs, T, Fells.'
Supplies are limited so please get
in touch with your canvasser and re-
new as soon as convenient.
Mrs. E, J. Nash, Sec'y,
EXAMINE .YOUR
PAPER, LABEL
The mailing list .has been corrected
up to and including Saturday, April.
3rd. Please •examine your label and
if you find your label is in error noti-
fy this office at once. If you find that
your label is in arrears an early set-
tlement will be greatly appreciated.
Due to new regulations we are very
anxious that • all subscriptions be
brought up to date. If your label
reads March 43 or a prior -date you are
in arrears and your early 'attention to
this matter would be of great assist-
ance in keeping our records in proper
form.
WAR RELIEF EUCHRE
A Euchre will be held by the Odd-
fellows in their hall on Mignclay, April
12th. Play starts at 8,15 sharp. Pro-
ceeds in aid of the Chinese War Relief,
Admission 25c. All are welcome.
Fractures Hand Overseas
Mrs. Hugh Sinnamon has reecived
word that her son, L/Cpl. Glenn Sin-
namoig was in hospital in England.
His right hand was fractured in a
motorcycle accident.
Spoke To Bluevale Men's ' Club
Mr. Charles A. Roberts, Western
Foundry, was the guests speaker at
the Bluevale District Men's Club on
Thursday. evening. He gave an ad-
dress on "Capital and Labour."
Chimney Fires
On Monday noon the fire brigade
had a call to Whitechurch as a
chimney at the home of James Wilson
was afire. On Wednesday afternoon
last week they had a similar call to
Mrs. J. A. Currie's residence.
There never was any heart truly
great and generous that was not also
tender and, compassionate.—South.
MAGAZINES WANTED
FOR THE TROOPS
The Legion are sponsoring the col-
lection of magazines for distribution
to sailors and soldiers. Please give
your current magazines as soon as
Possible after you have finished with
them. Tie them in bundles if possible
and leave them at one of the following
places: George Williams Jewellery
Store; MacLean Lumber & Coal Co.;
Hydro Shop or the Advance-Times.
same huge bomber which carried him
across the ocean. He addressed a
joint session of the Canadian •Senate
and the House of Commons during
his brief stay. He is now back in
England having arrived Sunday by
plane from Montreal,
.p.,o,, PERCY BIGGS
BURIED WITH FULL
MILITARY .HONOURS
Died, In Plane Crash In December
But Body Was Not Recovered
Until Tuesday Last Week
Wingham United Church was filled
to -capacity Monday afternoon for the
funeral service of the late Pilot Officer
Percival F. Biggs who was killed in
a -plane crash near the coast on Van-
couver Island on December 16th last.
The body was recovered on Tuesday
last week along with four others who
lost their lives in the accident. The
large gathering and impressive service
and funeral was a splendid tribute to
this fine young man who gave his life
on active service.
Pilot Officer Biggs is the first to
die on active service from Wingham
in this or the First Great War and be
brought home for burial.
The service was held following the
arrival of the C.P.R, train and officers
and other ranks of the R.A.F. from
Port Albert escorted the remains from
the station to the church. They pas-
sed through the 99th' (Res,) Battery
and the Wingham Legion who formed
a guard of honour on the roadway
leading to the church. Following the
service the parade headed by members
of the R.A.F. moved along John
Street and up Josephine Street at the
slow march. Citizens lined the streets
as the procession went by.
The pall bearers and flower bearers
were officers of the R.A.F., Port Al-
bert. All told about sixty all ranks
from Port Albert were in attendance.
The service at the graveside was con-
ducted by Squadron Leader Hooper,
chaplain at Port Albert and the Bene-
diction was pronounced by Capt. the
Rev. W. A. Beecroft. The firing party,
fired three volleys and all. officers in-
cluding those of the 99th gave the
salute.
The service in the church was con-
ducted by the minister, Capt. the Rev.
W. A. Beecroft who was assisted by
Squadron Leader Hooper. Capt. Bee-
croft ill his address paid tribute to
Perc and told of his cheerful, happy
letters to his parents about whom he
also expressed concern. We could do
without this -and such sacrifices, he
said, if we wished to live as slaves
under the heel of some tyrant. But
in times of peril, such as we have -to-
day, our youth have always come forth
to fight that we might b e free.
The choir tinder the leadership of
Prof. A. W. Anderton, led in the
service of praise. The hymns sung
were "The Lord is my Shepherd" and
"0 Valiant Hearts". Prior the serv-
ice Mr. Anderton played "Marche
Funebre", Guilmant; "Largo", Handel
and "Funeral March", Chopin. At the
conclusion of the service "Dead March
in Saul" Handel,
Pere, was in his 22 nd year. He was
born at Ottawa and after living at
Cochrane came to Wingham when ten
years of age. He was a popular stu-
dent at both the High and Public
schools. Previous to his enlistment
in August 1941 lie was a member of
the 99th Battery and was employed
by C. Lloyd and Son. His first ex-
perience ill the R.C.A.F. was at Man-
ning Depot, Toronto, he then went to
Jarvis. He took a wireless course at
Winnipeg and then a Bomb and Gun-
nery course at Mossbank where he
graduated as a Sergeant. This was
in November last year and he came
home on a furlough. While home he
received word that he he'd been com-
missioned a Pilot Officer. The pic-
ture in this write up is the only -)ne
in his Officer's -Uniform and was taken
the evening prior to the accident. He
was posted to the West Coast and
left here to take up his duties about
the first of December.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Percy Biggs of town, also two
brothers L.A.C. Herbdt Darrell
Biggs, stationed at No. 1. T.S., R.C.A.
F., Toronto, and Donald at home,
Wingham Horses Won Prizes
' At the Clinton Horse Show last
week the Currie and Tervit entry
from town won 1st . and 2nd -prizes
in the roadster and carriage class.
They- also were the sweepstake win-
ners.
Hooked Rug Given Red Cross
A short time ago Miss Mary Scott
of Morris Twp., made a beautiful
hooked mat which she presented to
the Wingham Red Cross, Tickets
were sold and $10.75 was realized,
Mrs. Gordon Buchanan being the win-
ner, The Red Cross thanks Miss Scott
for her generous gift,
RED CROSS DRIVE
OVER THE TOP
Canada Subscribed Over $10,000,000
And Wingham District Donated
The Grand Sum of $7259,43
On Thursday the Headquarters for
the Canadian Red Cross Society an-
nounced that national appeal for -$10,-
000,000 had surpassed this objective
by nearly $4000.
The final figures in the Wingliam.
District were $7259,43 which is
'$1259.43 over the quota, made up as
follows:
Wingham ................ , ... ....... 5408,50
Bluevale Unit 596.43
Whitechurch Unit 654.50
County Donation 600,00
$ '7259,43
KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE
P.O. Percy F. Biggs
FURS DONATED TO
THE RED CROSS
Tickets Are Now On Sale
The Laidlaw Fur Farm is again
presenting a gift of fur to the Wing-
ham Branch of the Red Cross. This
year, it is a scarf of two Canadian
mink skins, and is on exhibition in
King Bros. window. Ticket's are being
sold at 25c each or five for one dollar,
The Red Cross appreciates the gener-
osity of Mr. and Mrs. Laiadlaw, and,
as these scarfs are very popular this
year, it is expected that a fine amount
of money will be realized, Secure your
tickets from the Red Cross or at King
Bros. store,
Notice Re Hospital Bridge
The committee in charge of the
Hospital Marathon Bridge would ap-
preciate having returns brought up-
to-date as quickly as possible.
Dance—
At the Royal-T, Wingham, Friday
night. Modern and old time with Gor-
rie orchestra. Jitney Saturday night
to Arthur's, alsb modern dancing
every Tuesday.
Morris Township School
To Broadcast
Miss Dorothy Gulley and a group
of pupils from Public School Section
No. 5, Morris Township, will put on
this weeks programme in the interests
of War Savings Stamps and Certifi-
cates, at 7 p.m., on Friday, April 9th,
over Wingliam Radio Station CKNX.
Huron County Schools are to be com-
mended for their splendid contribution
to the war effort. .in arranging these
interesting programmes,
MARCH DONATIONS TO
WINGHAM RED CROSS
The Wingham Branch of the Can-
adian Red Cross wishes to acknow-
ledge the following donations received
during the month of March, and to
thank the donors for their gifts:
Mrs. George Carr, 2 quilt tops and
linings; Mrs. Sam Hutchison, 1 baby
quilt; Mrs. George Phippen, 3 quilt
tops and 1 crib quilt; Mrs. R. W.
Adams, 2 quilt tops and lining; Mrs.
Win. Lott, 1 quilt top; Mrs. Duffy,
Whiteehurch, 4 pairs boys' mitts, 3
pairs boys' socks; Miss Dorothy Lloyd
1 afghan; Mrs. August Hannah,
quilt tops; Miss Hardy, 1 quilt top
and halt; Women's, Institute, 13 quilts;
Bluevale 'Unit, 1 pr. socks, 5 suits
men's pyjamas, 10 suits boys' pyjam,
as, 5 pantie (tresses, 2 quilts; White-
church Unit, 18 quilts.
Cash donations: Miss M. McCal-
lum, $1,00; Holmes School,' $23.65;
Wingham Public School (sale of rec-
ords) $16.40; Holmes School, $25,50;
Sacred Heart Church, $25.00.
TWO MATURITY
DATES IN FOURTH
VICTORY LOAN
Victory Loam Campaign Opens Oa
.April 26 And Lasts For Three
Weeks
Canada's Fourth Victory Loan, in
which the minimum objective is $1,-
100,000,000, will be offered in two
maturities, Finance Minister Ilsley an*
nounCed.
The two issues will be offered at a
price of 100 per cent, and will be dated
May 1, 1943,
The issues are as follows:•
A three-and-a-half year issue, _ma--
turing November 1, 1946, at 100, bear-
ing interest at one and three quarter
-per cent per annum.
A 14-year issue, maturing May 1,
1957, at 100, bearing interest at three.
percent per annum.
The short-term bonds will not be
redeemable before maturity, the an-
nouncement said. The long-term.
bonds will be redeemable at the option
of the Government at 100 and accrued
interest on or after May 1, 1954, on
60 days' notice.
Mr. Ilsley said in his statement that
the three per cent' bonds will be of-
fered in denominations of $50, $100,
$500, and $1,000, as in previous loans,
"in order that every Canadian may
participate in subscribing to the loan." •
The bonds may be paid for either
in cash in full at the time of appli-
cation at the issue price ,without ac-
crued interest, or they may be pur-
chased by instalments plus accrued
interest ,the statement said.
Record- Flotation
The loan, the campaign for which
opens April 26 and will last three
weeks, represents the biggest flotation
in Canada's history.
In announcing in Parliament last
month the date on which the campaign
would be opened, Mr. Ilsley said " it -
will call for a supreme effort on the
part of the Canadian people." He des-
cribed it as "the greatest financial
challenge with which they have ever
been faced."
The minimum objective of the 3rd
Victory Loan, held last October, was
$'750;000,000 and the amount realized
was $991,000,000 from more than 2,-
000,000 subscribers.
That loan also was issued in two
maturities — a three-and-a-half year
issue maturing May, 1 1946, payable
at par at maturity, and bearing interest
at one and three quarter per cent, and
a 14-year issue, maturing November 1,
1956, payable at maturity at 101, and
bearing interest at three per cent.
On Tuesday evening the Wingham
National War Finance Committee held
a meeting to make arrangement for
the Loan Drive here. Mr. Graham,
organizer for six counties including
Huron, was present as was Mr. Vande-;-
berg, County Organizer. It was
stressed that Huron will have a great-
er quota as will Wingham and in-
creased subscriptions will be neces-
sary. Salesmen will shortly be ap-
pointed. Plan now to Buy More
Victory Bonds—the safest investment
one can make in these war-torn years,
Left For Three Rivers
Durward F. Preston of Waterloo,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank 0. Pres-
ton of town, left London, Ott., on
Saturday to attend an Officers'. Train-
ing School at Three Rivers.
Federation Executives Resign
A, W. Morgan, president of Huron
County Federation of Agriculture, has
resigned and the resignation has been
accepted by the federation executive
with regret Mr. Morgan, who is clerk
of Osborn e Township, was recently
stricken with illness and finds it im-
possible for him to carry on. W. L.
Whyte, Seaforth, vice-president of the
Federation, also has resigned, but his
resignation has not been dealt with.
'Mr. Whyte says that with the current
farm labor shortage, he finds it im-
possible to devote the necessary time
to the position.
Short Of Car Markers
Mr, A, M. Carr was in a ottandry
over the week-end as he had issued
all the ear markers that he had, He
had yet to issue a considerable
tattnber. Early last week he received
a shipment of about 500 but these
quickly went out and by la'c Satur-
day afternoon he was completely sold
out. This is a condition that appar-
ently exists throughout the province.
Arrangements were made by the high-
ways department to issue some form
of card in lieu of the license so that
those who have not yet registered for
this year may drive their cars,