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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-04-15, Page 1, bo.la ,am.•••., • fF AiW SCHOOL CONCERT WAS LARGELY ATTENDED Public School Pupils Again, Staged A Most Entertaining Program The town hall was filled to capacity on. Thursday and Friday evenings for the annual Public School Concert. These concerts have met with the ap- proval of the puhlic for a tfiumber of years and this, year was no exception as many were of the opinion that the performance this year was the equal if not the best yet. The pupils are to be congratulated on this splendid presentation and the teachers and mus- ic supervisor are to commended on the fine training that the students are re- ceiving. Mr; T. S. Beattie gave a short ad- dress to introduce the program and expressed the appreciation of himself and the' staff to the public for their fine attendance. To those who assist- ed them he extended the sincere thanks of the teachers, The opening number was songs and singing games by grade one. These little tots did well indeed. Grade five sang White Coral Bells, Come Follow Me, Who'll Buy My Posies„ Three Blind Mice, Grade six rendered two songs with descants, Oh, Dear What Can The Matter Be and Come Lasses and Lads. Grade seven sang, April's Wind and the Keel Row,/ two part songs. Grade eight presented Indian Serenade. The ever popular rhythm band selections were well received. Patriotic songs were The Navy's Here and Air Force to the Stars with Jim- my 'Benninger and Grant Ernest tak- ing the solo parts, It's a Long Way to Tipperary and the National Anthem were also sung. Grade four presented a Red Cross drill which was well re- ceived as it was excellently staged. This concluded the first part of the ,program. Mr. Alf, Lockridge, chair- man of the Public School Board gave a short address. During the inter- (Continued on page seven) NAVY LEAGUE TAG ON SATURDAY On Saturday this week a tag day will be held here and the proceeds will be for the Navy League. This is an annual event for the tag day. During the past two years the public here have supported this day very generously and it is hoped that the proceeds this year will be even greater as the need is greater. Let us show our appreciation to the men who go to sea in these perilous times. The Lions Club are sponsoring this day and Mr. W. Stanley Hall is chair- man of the committee. Fractured Arm Mr. Wilfred Riehl suffered a broken arm last week while changing a tire on the road grader. As it was a rather 'bad break he had to spend a few days in Wing-ham General Hosp- ital, but is home again with the arm doing nicely. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Charles Campbell, Patrick Street, Wingham, wish to an- nounce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Edythe Luella, to Mr. Kenneth Ferguson Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Johnson of Wingham. The wedding will take place quietly in Toronto, Saturday, April 17th. CHURCHES HOLDING HOLY WEEK MISSION These Special Services Are Being Held Next Week in the Various - Churches The churches of Wingham are co- operating in a Holy Week Mission, culminating in a three-hour Devotional Service on Good Friday. The address- es each evening of Holy Week are based on the events of Our Blessed Lord's Life during each clay of the last week of Our Lord's Passion. The public of Wingham are invited and urged to be present at all these services, that we may make a worthy preparation to honour Our Risen Lord on Easter Day, Monday—The United Church, Rev. J. 13, Lucas. Tuesday—St. Paul's Church, Rev. K. MacLean. Wednesday The Presbyterian Church, Rev. W. A. Beecroft. Thursday The Baptist Church, Rev. E. 0; Gallagher, Each Devotional service begins at 8 o'clock, "Sweet the moments rich in blessing. Which before the Cross I spent," FORMER WINGHAMITE GAVE FINE ADDRESS TO LIONS CLUB Mr, Russell T, Kelley of -Iamilton, Spoke About Agriculture The Lions' Club, held a Ladies Night Luncheon. at the Brunswick Hotel on Friday evening last with fine turnout of members, wives and guests. Business was dispensed with and entertainment only 'was -the order of the evening. Guests of the Club were Mr. amid Mrs. Russell T. Kelley of Hamilton, Mr..Harvey Spry of To- ronto, Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly, Miss. Kelly of Town, Mrs. Hill of Trenton,. Miss McKee, Town, Mrs. J. R. M. Spittal, Mrs. W. A. McKibbon, Mrs, Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reavie and Miss Mary King. Music was featured and a Western. Foundry quartette comprising Lions, Fred Spry, Wilbur Tiffin, Charles Roberts, Harvey Spry who rendered' the song "Home on the Range" with, great feeling. Mrs. Spry and Mrs. Roberts assisted. Tailtwister Gord. Buchanan was on the job and -claimed they were advertising Western Foun- dry "Ranges", Lion Fred Spry set - tied the fine. The Tailtwister addres- sed the gathering and drew attention to a serious case of child neglect.. Lion Bill Connell was summoned to the front and asked to explain how it was that he left his son Bill at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, while he became so absorbed in some technical work. He went on down Town and Bill Jr. strolled out to the street faith- self and told someone he was "lost." He said he stopped at the King Ed- ward Hotel and he was delivered there safely and found 'his father in his room. Lion- Hal McLean, Chairman of the Child Welfare Committee said it was the worst case of child neglect he had ever heard of. The Tail- twister promptly inflicted a suitable penalty. President Stan. Hall introduced Mr. Jack Reavie as a good friend of the • Club and asked for a solo. Mr. ReaVie responded with a fine solo number and an encore. Miss Mary Kling favored 'With --a delightful violin solo and re- sponded to an encore. Lion Tamer George Northwood led in some com- munity singing:. The Lions' quartette composed of Lions Harry Gibson, Jack McKibbon, Bill Connell and. Howard Sherbondy rendered two numbers which were well received. Lion Stan Sibthorpe was called upon and favored with a fine solo and en- core. President Stan Hall called upon Lion Wilf. French to introduce the guest speaker of the evening, Mr. Russell T. Kelley of Hamilton. Mr. Kelley thanked the Lions for time invitation back to his home town. 3-Ie told of coining to work in the., Dutton tC Fessant chair factory When fourteen years of age. He left Tees- water to come to Wingham and later went on to Clinton. He had many relatives and friends in this district and ahrays read the Advance-Times every week to keep in touch with the doings of his honic community. He proceeded to deal with the matter of post war planning and urged that farmers must be made more prosper- ous as one step in promoting jobs for the men when they came home from (Continued on page three) Passes Examinations Congratulations to Bill Burgman, son of Mr. and Mrs, W. F. Bargman, who successfully passed his second year examinations at the Royal Dental College, University of Toronto, Bill reported Monday to start his third year which will be completed this year in December. 1943 HORTICULTURE PREMIUMS LISTED The Membership Fee to the Wing- ham Horticultural Society is $1.00 with the choice of the following premiums: 1. 4 Regal Lily Bulbs. 2. 2 H.T. Roses. 3. 4 Phlox, new assorted dark shades. 4, 5 Azaleammn Chrysanthemums, red, pink, white, yellow, bronze. 5, Dahlias, mixed, Memberships may be renewed with any of the following: Mrs, (Dr.) Ross, Mrs. B. Snell, Mr. W. A, Gal- braith, Mrs, It 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. 3, Nash, Seey. FIRE IN THE. PAINT SHOP AT FOUNDRY No One In Building At The Time. Fire Caused From Grass Being Burned. Along Railway There was considerable excitement at the Western Foundry on Friday, afternoon when a blaze that threaten- ed to' destroy a building containing the paint shop was brought under control after it bad made charred ruins of time liadalml a-CCIVS.I'lrtee Cnitis f and time building. The walls were of brick 'and did not appear to be damaged. Tile loss will include the spraying outfits, and all the other utensils used in that shop. Several completed chemical toilets., were lost as were a number in the process of being completed. It is just two years ago exactly that the fire at the Foundry razed the shipping building. This fire started in a most peculiar manner. The C,N.R. section men were burning grass along the right-of- way, which abuts the building, From the paint shop there is an exhaust pipe to carry away paint fumes etc. The grass fire evidently got into this pipe and then quickly entered to the building.. Foundry employees had the blaze almost under control by means of chemicals but could not stem the tide, Some material used in this building of an inflammable nature soon had the building a raging inferno which was held to that end of the building by the fire brigade. They soon had the blaze under control. PRESBYTERIAL WILL MEET AT BRUSSELS The 17th Annual Meeting of the Huron Presbyterial of the United Church of Canada, will be held, in Brussels on Tuesday, April 20th, There will he morning and afternoon sessions. The morning session will commence at 9.30 o'clock, The guest speaker will be Miss Ida McKenzie of Toronto, who is travel- ling: secretary for the Women's Mis- sionary Society. How About Your Canning Sugar A word to those who have not put in for their canning sugar require- ments. The last day for such appli- cations, Thursday this week, April 15. Transferred To Mount Forest Ken Johnson, Toronto, son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Johnson of town, has been transferred to the Mount Forest Branch of the Dominion hank as teller, Accepts. Position In Moncton Donald Adams has accepted a pos- ition at Moncton, N.B., and left to-day (Wednesday) to take up his duties. Donald will he working on repairing of planes. Transferred To Winnipeg Lieut. A. D. MacWilliam, who has been stationed at Debert, for the past seven months, has been transferred to Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. MacWilliam were in town on Tuesday. Sent Money To Minesweepers The Ladies Auxiliary to the Can- adian Legion held the regular monthly meeting last week with the 2nd vice- president, Mrs. George Ross in the chair. Forty dollars and twenty cents was forwarded to the Minesweepers Auxiliary headquarters making a total contribution of $57.20 up to date. This fund will be kept open for any who care to contribute. Two dollars sends a warm turtle-neck sweater to some brave seaman. Students To Assist On Farms A number from Wingham High School will seek farm leave to work on farms this year. A number of girls have signified their intention to pick fruit in the Niagara District — some did last year. Those who have the necessary qualifications in their Eas- ter exams may have farm leave as early as April the 22nd. This applies also to pupils in grade 8 of the Public School. It is expected that some of our students Were will take work in the canning factories. Mr, F, W. Ray- field of the Ontario Farm Service Force visited the school last week to explain farm service, • BINGO! BINGO! A Mixed Bingo will be held in the Armouries, Tuesday evening, April 20th, at 8:15 o'clock, under the ausp- ices of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion. 25 games fiat 25 cents, Specials extra. All proceeds ' for Patriotic purposes. TO SPEAK HERE Ont. Progressive Conservative Leader Will Address Convention Meeting The nominating convention for the Progressive 'Conservative Association for the riding of Hura-Bruce will be held in the town hall )(Jere, On Tues- day evening next week ;"April 20th. Lt. Col. George Drew, M.L.A: The special speaker for the meeting will be Lt.-Col, GeOrge A. Drew, M,L,A, leader of the Ontario Progres- sive Conservative Party. Col, Drew is :in outstanding speaker and the com- mittee are expecting a packed hall to greet this distinguished citizen. INJURED IN FALL FROM LADDER Alex Reid Injured Back In Twelve Foot Fall When working at the British Amer- ican tanks on Wednesday last week, Mr. Alex Reid fell backwards off a ladder, He was twelve feet up when he, fell and although no bones were broken he suffered painful injury to his back. On Monday he was up and about the house for awhile, but it will be sometime yet before he is about as usual, FREE TOXOID CLINIC FRIDAY AFTERNOON A Toxoid Clinic to administer the first toxoid treatment, three are neces- sary, will be held on Friday afternoon this week, April 16th, in the Town Hall, here. Clinic opens at 1:30 sharp, please have our children present on time. Underwent Operation Billy Kress, son of Capt. and Mrs. W, L. Kress, underwent an operation in Wingham General Hospital on Monday, -We are happy to report that he is making a satisfactory re- covery. TookIll While Preaching During the service al St. Andrew's Presbyterial Church on Sunday morn- ing, Rev. Kenneth MacLean took ill 'shortly after commencing his sermon and the congregation were dismissed. Rev, F. G. Fowler of Bluevale -con- ducted the evening service and Mr. Cox of Listowel sang a solo. We understand that Mr. MacLean was not seriously ill his sickness being of a temporary nature, APRIL SHIPMENT OF THE. RED CROSS The Following Is The List Of Articles Sent To Red Cross Headquarters From The Wingham Red Cross Artny-20 toques, 10 helmets, 10 pr. gloves, 17 pr. socks, 19 T-neck sweat- ers, 5 V-neck sweaters. Navy-7 seamen's 18" stockings, 20 pr. ordinary socks. Hospital-30 large pads, 80 medium pads, 120 small pads, 600 compresseS, 800 wipes, 19 surgeons gowns, 9 surg- eons caps. Civilian _G girls sweaters, 2 boys reefers, girls sweaters, 15 pads, 1 small quilt, 26 large quilts, 1 large afghan, 4 pr. boys socks, 4 boys snits --pants, coat, cap, shirt. *Single Copies Five Cents With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 15th, 1943 Subscriptions $2,00 Per year ..I-IURON VICTORY - LOAN QUOTA $3,31$,090 This Is $781,550 More Than. Was Raised In The Third Victory Loan The County Qf Huron has been „greatly complimented by the. National War Loan Committee for we have been asked to raise apart from those ,:contributions which are classed under 'Special Names" the considerable sum of $3,040;000. "Special Names" objective is' $175,000, making a total for Huron County 'of $3,215,000, The .amount raised in the Third Victory Loan was $2,280,150. general canvass :And $153,300, for "Special Names", :making a total of $2,433,450. "A great sum, you say? Yes, and 'it will take enthusiasm, loyalty; care- ful 'Organization and hard work to -traise it. But it will be 'raised. The objective was not settled in a hapazard !tuanner;, though it -is large, it .is -not 'too much, We can raise it if we make :tip our minds to do so." Agriculturists Endorse War Loan' At a meeting of the Huron County Agricultural War Committee held in :Clinton last week, a motion was unani- mously passed to endorse the forth- coming Vistory Loan, The meeting -went on record that methbers would ,clo all in their power to insure its -success in Huron County. Quotas for the various niunicipalities 'throughout the country have not yet been set but each, municipality will have an objective of at least a third snore than was subscribed last loan. The Wingham Committee. have .plans about complete for carrying on the drive here. The local committee --know full well that more, than ever. -was raised on a loan here will have 'to be subscribed to reach the objective which will be at least a third more -than the citizens bought in the Third Victory Loan. But they are confident 'that-the people of Wingham will come 'through in the same magnificent way 'they have done on every occasion since this war started, Winghant cit- izens. have not yet failed to meet a financial objective during • this war. They cannot and will not fail this time. EVEN ING 'AUXILIARY HEAR MISSIONARY Mrs. Glenn La Rue, Recently Returned From China, Gave A Very Interesting Address The Evening Auxiliary of 'the Wingham United Church met Tues- klay evening last week at the home of Mrs. A. W. Irwin, for their Easter Thankoffering meeting. There was a splendid attendance of members and a number of guests from the afternoon auxiliary, Mrs. Chas. Lloyd conducted the meeting, Mrs. S. T. Beattie gave the Scripture Reading and Mrs. W. S. Hall led in prayer. Mrs. Chas. Lloyd read an Easter message and Miss Yvonne MacPherson read two suit- able poems. Mrs. W. B. McCool gave a pleasing solo, Mrs. W. S. Hall, the president, con- ducted the business meeting. Mrs. J. Reavie reported for the supply 'com- mittee and : it was decided to hold a shower for the bale, at the May meet- ing. Miss Yvonne MacPherson, Mrs. F. Madill and Mrs. S. T. Beattie were selected as delegates to attend the Presbyterial to be held in Brussels later this month. Mrs. Lloyd introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Glenn La Rue; who has recently returned. from China, where she and her husband, Rev. Glenn La Rue of the China Inland Mission, have spent sixteen years ministering to the Miao Tribe people. Mrs. La Rue de- lighted ' her hearers telling of their work and describing the homes and work of the people, In an area of one hundred square miles where their work lay, there are no doctors and Mrs; La Rue who is a nurse, was the only one able to help in times of sick- ness. Mrs. La Rue told of their trip home from China, They left their station in July travelling two days on horseback then 'by truck and a "toy train" and later by plane and boat via India, Africa, South America and Trinidad, where they joined a convoy for New York, One of the destroyers accompanying the convoy sank a sob- Marine during this part of their trip, but they arrived safely in New York January 28th, having spent six months on die trip home, At the close, Mrs, La Rue was pre- kilted with a gift in remembrance of her visit with the Evening Auxiliary. After the closing hymn and prayer by Miss Johns, refreshments Were served and a Social hour Spent, BLUEVALE LADY HAS OFFERED ANTIQUES Wingham Institute To Sponsor Antique Collection Miss Duff of Bluevale has offered a number of fine antiques she has col- lected to the Wingham Women's In- stitute., The Institute have decided to sponsor an antique collection for this district and to have it set ,tip in Wing- ham so that a great deal of the early days of this district may be preserved for future generations. It is their in- tention to have the articles which may be donated properly displayed and named accompanied by the donors name, Anyone who has such articles and wishes to donate them please get in touch with Mrs. J. H, Crawford or any member of the Wingham Women's Institute. There are many interesting ,articles of the pioneer days in this dis- trict and as the yearn go by they will be lost or broken, A collection under proper supervision should meet with the approval of the people of the dis- trict. Articles such as old dishes and uten- sils, farm equipment, any other articles" used by the pioneers is what is want- ed. TWO MORE WINGHAM BOYS OVERSEAS During the past week the number of Wingham boys overseas increased by two, Lieut..Harvey Beecroft, son of Rev, and Mrs. W. A, Beecroft and Pte. Russel Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Holmes of Turnberry. On Thursday Mr. and ,Mrs. Holmes received a cable that Russel was over- seas and on Monday morning a similar message was received by Mr. and Mrs. Beecroft from Harvey. Russel is a member of the Ordnance Corps and Harvey is a Lieutenant with the artil- lery. Brother Overseas Mrs. James Finley has received word that her brother, Cpl. 'Thomas Bell of London, has arrived overseas. Curlers' Banquet Friday Night The Curling Club is holding a banquet in the Council Chambers on Friday evening this week. 'It is hoped all members will be present. Joins R. C. A. F. Norman Harold Mundy has enlisted with the R. C. A.'F. and will report for duty on Monday next week, April 19, Joined Dominion Bank Staff Miss Jean Sharpin on Monday join- ed the staff of the local branch of the Dominion Bank, Jean prior to taking this position was attending the com- mercial classes at Wingham High School. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Mark Armstrong an- nounce the. engagement of their daughter, Margaret Donalda, to Corp- oral Melvin James Craig, son of Mr. and. Mrs. James T. Craig of St. Augus- tine. The marriage to take place quietly in May. Promoted To Flight Sergeant Williiam H. (Bill) Pym, R.C.A.F., attached to the R,A.F., Overseas, has been promoted from the rank of Sgt. to that of Flight Sergeant, Bill has been doing operational, flying since last' September. He arrived overseas in May last year.- Had Narrow Escape Although only slightly injured Mr. Fred L. Davidson had a narrOw. escape from serious injury last week. He and his men were tranferring one of his drilling machines from .one truck to another, at Murray's Machine Shop,. when it toppled onto the ground. A part . of the machine hit him on the head. and it required a couple of stitches to dose the wound close to his left eye. The machine weighs between five and six tons and had Mr. Davidson been. :nearer the truck he would have been crushed or at least seriously injured. BRIDGE CLUB Sik tables took part in the play at the fridge Club on Thursday evening. A Howell movement was played with the following results: 1st., George Williams and 3. H. Crawford; 2nd„ Mrs. George Ross- and W. H. French; 34, Duncan Kennedy and W, Armstrong; 4th, Mrs. Y. IL Crawford and Jack Mason; 5th„ Mrs. R. S. ttetherington and Mrs, A. R. DtAral; 6th, Mrs, G. dodkin and Art Wilson. AN OPEN NIGHT Citizens Invited To Visit 99th Battery On Wednesday Evening Next Week, April 21 The 99th (Res,) Battery will hold an open night at the armouries on Wednesday evening, next week, April 21st, All in this district are invited to attend this demonstration, The battery have now complete equipment for carrying on reserve training and this evening should prove most inter- esting. Equipment On Display Wednesday and Thursday of this week the battery have a display of equipment in the Walker Store window, which will give the general public some idea of the articles used in training prior to the demonstration on Wednesday next week. Battery Needs Recruits A campaign is under way in West- ern Ontario now for 6000 recruits for the reserve army. The 99th (Res.) Battery requires a large number to bring them up to strength. If you are eligible you are asked to get in touch at the armouries for further infor- mation. During the past year seventy mem- bers of the 'battery have joined the active service and with drain of young men to the active forces it is necessary to get men of more mature years to' fill the ranks. Those Who Are Eligible To be eligible for the 99th Reserve Battery a man must belong to one of seven ages groups: 17 and 18 years of age, single men 40 to 50 years, mar- ried men 25 'to 50 years, Great War veterans up to 55 years (these four are open to men of categories "A", "B" and "C", all men 17 to 50 years in category "C", those who have re- ceived Active Army postponement and those who have been called and been rejected for Active service, HURON-BRUCE MAY HAVE BY-ELECTION Premier Conant of Ontario has stated that by-elections will -be held in time to give ridings representation at the next session of Parliament. Huron- Bruce has not had a member since the death of the late Charles A, Rob- ertson. Other vacant ridings are Cochrane South, Kingston, Fort Wil- liam, Toronto High Park, Toronto Bellwoods and Lincoln with Huron- Bruce makes seven in all. The Ontario house passed the sec- ond reading of a bill. to extend the legislature for another year. Finished Radio Course LAC. John Pattison has successfully completed a 'course at the Clinton Radio School and is at present spend- ing a furlough with -his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Paulson. He will then report to the West Command. Fractured Ankle A couple of weeks ago we told in our columns of George Boyle joining the Ski Patrol of- the United States Army. George has run into some tough lack, While being 'pulled up the mountain, Camy Hale, Colorada, he suffered a fractured ankle, George's friends here will wish him a quick recovery. MRS. LUCAS SPOKE TO UNITED CH. W.M.S. Easter Thankoffering Meeting Held By Missionary Group A large number of women attended the Easter Thankoffering meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society in Wingham United Church, The pro- gram was in charge of Mrs, E. S. Copeland who gave an inspiring East- er message. Mrs. A. Coutts and Mrs. J, Gernmil- conducted the devotions. The special speaker was Mrs. (Rev.) J. Lucas ,who gave a helpful and in- teresting talk, basing her remarks upon Philippians 3, 10: "That I may know him and the power of his resur- rection, and the fellowship of his suf- ferings", Little Ruth Lucas sang, "Jesus loves the little children." Mrs. Heughan conducted the business and reports for the first three months were received, Arrangements were made to collect second-hand clothing for the supply bale. Mrs, S, Campbell was appointed delegate to the Presbyterial in Brussels on April 20. The Thank- offering was dedicated by Mrs. lieu- ghan and a collection was taldtt for the Chinese Relief which amounted to $18.00, BATTERY TO HOLD LT.-COL, GEO. A. DREW 114.101.1,1v,,,