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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-04-22, Page 1With Which is Amalgamated The Carrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd, 1943 Subscriptions $2,00 year, 'Copies Five Cents ...JOIN THE RESERVE ARTILLERY NOW 'Your District Battery The 99th Needs 100 Men At Once Men of this district, join up in the ,Reserve Army. The 99th Battery, your district unit, reqpires 109 men to .bring it up to strength. There is, no. •snore interesting service than the artil- lery had the ,99t4 has on hand all the necessary for this import- .ant work. If you, eannot go active you can go .:Restrye: To be eligible for the 99th Reserve Battery a man musk belong .to one of seven age groups: 17 and 18 years of age, single men 40 to 50 years„married men 25 to 50 years, Great War- veterans up to 55 years (these four are .open to men of cam-. -gories "A", "B" and "C", all men 17 to 50 years in'eategory "C", those wile have received Active Army postpone- ment arid,those who have been called -and been. rejected for Active service, You .Should Believe In, The Reserve Army BECAUSE- 1.The Reserve gives an opportunity to all who cannot go active to do some- thing definite for their country. :2, The Reserve gives youths under the callable age a training that puts them in an advantageous position when tlier are called later, 13. The Reserve must he ready if the need arises to take its place in the field for Home Defence of Canada ("It can happen here.") r . .4. The Reserve has weapons and equip- ment and is trained to use them. .5, The Reserve is made up of serious, busy men who are willing to sacri- fice time and energy under present conditions. •'6. The Reserve offers you a chance to feel better' physically through exer- cise and Mentally through knowing you are helping. 1. The' Reserve is entirely voluntary. Membership in it is a real democ- racy. The f011owing men have enlisted in the. 99th (R) Field Battery RCA, Wingham within the last two weeks, Gnr. Culbert, E. J. Gnr. Hamilton, j, W. ' Gnr. Havens, R. A. Gnr. Buckingham, E. W. Gnr, Ohm, F. W. Gnr. Purvis, J. L. Gnr. 'Orr, M. R. Gnr, Ludwig, 5. Gnr, Gerrie, H. 5, ‘Gnr. Tucker, F. 5. Gm% Bailey, E. Gnr, Templeman,: W. ,H. Gnr, Schatie, D. K. Gnr, (Mayor) „„J. H. Crawford, TROUT PLACED IN DISTRICT STREAMS During the past few years the Wingham Fish and Game Club have 'been very active in restocking, district creeks and rivers with fish. Already this spring this work is again under- way as on Friday George Orvis and David Fortune emptied two containers of speckled trout in district streams.. The Fish and Game Club are hopeful of restoring some of the streams in this district as good fishing places, PRESENTED WITH A WRIST WATCH The home of Oliver Campbell, 1st line of Morris, was the scene of a party on Friday night in honoUr of James Casemore, who is a member of the army 'at Ipperwash. During the evening games and dancing were en- , joyed. The feature of the evening was the presentation to Jim of a 'wrist watch, The Presentation was made by Wilda Montgomery and the following ad- dress was read by Margaret Haines: Dear Jim:- Having heard that you have offered your services to your country by join- ing His Majesty's Armed Forces, we, your friends and neighbours have gathered here this evening with pride, No matter how short a time you are away, we will miss you just as we have missed you in the past few months. We ask you to accept, this gift as a remembrance of \your friends here at borne. May it be an ever present reminder that we are thinking of you 'wherever you are, and hoping. that the time, ,will not be long until yert are back home amongst us' all again. ` Signed on behalf of your neighbours and friends, Charles Campbell, Ross Abram. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC HERE WED., MAY $ 100 Donors To Give Blood At This Clinic , The third Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic to be held under the ,'auspices of the Wingham Red Cross' Society will take place in the Council Cham- bers on Wednesday, May 5th, This will be the largest clinic here as yet as 100 donors are required, if you have not handed in your name for this service please do so at once. It is hoped that a greater number from the surrounding community will come forward at this time, heave your name at the Red Cross rooms, at Mc- Kibbon's Drug Store or Mr, W. G. Hamilton, Bell Telephone Company. Notification will be sent to volun- teers as to the hour they are to report also other instructions. SOLD SEVEN CATTLE AT STRATFORD SALE George Kennedy Received $1515 For Six Cows and a Calf At the Ontario Hereford Breeders' Auction Sale at Stratford,' on Wednes- day, April 14th, George Kennedy sold six: cows and a calf for a total of $1515.00. Princess Patricia 35th 106644 bought by Byron McKim, Dresden, $250.00. .„ 'Princess Patricia 29th 111777 bought by Byron McKim, $260.00, Princess Patricia 15th, 96270 bought by W. L. Martin, Baptiste, $240.00. Princess Patricia 13th, 96267 bought by Byron McKim, Dresden, $235.00. Princess Patricia 40th, 124952 bought by Byron McKim, $250.00. Princess Patricia 3rd, 111826 bought by W. L. Martin, Baptiste for $175.00. Bull calf born Feb. 15th, 1943, was bought by John Kitter, Atwood for $105.00. NOW HAS BOTH HIS. LEGS AMPUTATED Mr. John Hopper Underwent Operation Monday On Monday John Hopper under- went an operation in Wingham 'Gen- 'eral Hospital for the removal of his right leg. A few years ago Mr. Hop- per had his left leg amputated. After the first operation he made splendid. progress and his health was much , im- proved. Recently the other leg be- came affected and it was found neces- sary to amputate it also. The operation was successful and he is do- ing as well as can be expected. Won Beautiful Quilt A well attended Bingo was held by the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion, Tuesday evening. A /draw for a lovely quilt was made and the lucky winner was Mrs, E. S, Copeland. Home Following 'Operation Mrs. A. E. VanStone returned from Toronto Saturday. She was accomp- anied by Mrs. W. H. Waram who will spend some time here. „Mrs, Van,- Stone underwent an, operation a few weeks ago and her friends will be happy that she has made a splendid recovery, , Promoted To Flying Officer Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Russell of town have received word that their son, James, has been promoted to the rank of Flying Officer. He is an observer and. navigator, and was at the top of his class. He received his commis- sion as Pilot Officer shortly after ar- riving overseas and has been oper- ational flying since September. CITIZENS' BAND ELECT OFFICERS Plan For Sunday Evening Concerts The annual meeting of the Wing- ham Citizens' Band was held Friday night when the following officers were elected: President-till Henderson, Vice, Pres.-M, Templentan. Sec,-Treas.-L, B. Buckman. Librarian-Fred Tucker. Property Committee-L, E. Bitek- Man. IDue to prevailing conditions it has been hard to keep a band together, but this year's officers hope this- will be a successful year and are looking forward to a good turnout at the Sun- day evening concerts during the sum- mer. VICTORY LOAN QUOTA $185,000 FOR WINGHAM Quotas Up In All, Municipalities. Salesmen Appointed For This District Wingham has a large task to meet the Fourth Victory Loan quota of $185,000, This quota is $55,050 more than was subscribed in the last Vic- tory Loan and $35,900 more than. was subscribed in the second Victory Loan. This means that every one will have to put forth every effort to put the drive here over the top, Huron County has been set a quota of $3,- 040,000 whioh is third more than was raised in the last Victory Loan. Cana- da is asked to raise at least $1,100,- 000,000. Bonds may be purchased on the in- stallment plan so all can take part in the important financial undertaking. Municipal Quotas Ashfield $103,000; Was:: Wawanosh, 77,000r Colborne 64,000; Goderich 421,000; East Wawanosh 69,000; Wingham 185,000; Turnberry 79,000; Howick -•191,000; Morris 91,000; Grey 116,000; Brussels 73,000; Blyth 39,000; Tuckersmith 98,000; McKillop 99,000; Hullett 102,000; Seaforth 167,000; Clinton.169,000; Stanley 99,000; Gode- rich township 82,000; Hensall and Hay East 97,000; Zurich and Hay West, 90,000; Usborne 97,000; Exeter 147,000; Stephen 135,000, District Salesmen Wingliam-H. V. Pyrn, T. A. Currie, John J. Fryfogle; Turnberry - Frank Powell, David Fortune, Benson Cruik- shank; East Wawanosh-Alex Porter- field, J. Dustan Beecroft, John • S. Scott; Howick - Eric Whitfield of Gorrie, Howard Wylie of Wroxeter, Joseph Shilvers of Lakelet, Earl Pat- terson. of Fordwich. PRESENTATION On Thursday this week Delbert Ewing leaves to report for duty with the R.C.A.F. For some time Del, has been employed at King's Store and last week Mrs. King and Miss Mary en- tertained Del and other members of the staff to a dinner at .the Brunswick Hotel. Mrs. King and Miss Mary presented him with a purse of money and members of the staff with an identification disc and a sum of money. Patriotic Dance At Holmes School On Easter Monday night, April 26th. Music by Tiffin orchestra. Ad- mission 25c. Lunch. To Present Cantata St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Choir under the direction of Harold Victor Pym, organist and choirmaster,. will present the Easter Cantata - "Cricifixion and Ascension", at the evening service 7 p.m., next Sunday, MISSION CIRCLE INSTALL OFFICERS Baptist Young Women' Hold Annual Meeting The regular meeting of the Baptist Young Women's Mission Circle, was held on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Frank Collar. "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" was the opening hymn followed with prayer by Ros- etta Dennis, ' Mrs. Frank Collar gave the Scripture Reading from John 5: 9 - 17 and Romans 5: 1-8 also the comments on the scripture portions, The Study Book, "The Splendor of God" was read by Ida Kelly. "Down in the Valley with My Saviour I Would Go" was the next hymn after which Rosetta Dennis gave as the Link and Visitor Reading "Kodiak Community Baptist Church," A study of the American Indians was given by Vivian ,MacLean followed by a season of prayer by Mrs. John Lucas, Mrs. Bruce MacLean and Shirley MacLean. "Anywhere with Jesus"' was sung after which the officers for the ensu- ing year were installed as follows: President-Mrs. Frank Collar. VieePresident--Vivian MacLean, Secretary-Ida Kelly. Treasurer-Rosetta Dennis, Link & Visitor Reporter-Shirley MacLean. Work Convener-Vivian MacLean, Pianist-Marjorie Falconer. Watch Tower Reporter-Mrs, John Luacs. Press Reporter,.--Mildred Jones, Social Convenor-Mrs. Bruce Mat- Lean. Mrs. LUCAS welcomed the officers into their new positions with a dedi- catory prayer, A social hour was spent over the tea dips, JOHN HANNA NAMED CANDIDATE BY THE PRO, 'CONSERVATIVES Lt.-Col, George Drew Gave Rousing Address At the - Progressive Conservative Convention for the riding of Huron- Bruce here on Tuesday evening, ex- Mayor John W. Hanna of town, was chosen the standard bearer. There were two nominations, the other being R. W. Norman Wade of Howick, who, withdrew. B, Hartwell Strong was also 'nominated hut withdrew his name on the floor of the convention. • John W.-Hanna Mr. Hanna is no stranger to this community as he is a life-long resident of this town and is one of the towns leading merchants. The name of Hanna has been connected with merchandising here for 60 years. Jack, as he is known to all, served an the council for eight years five of which he was Mayor. Party Leader Speaker tol. George A. Drew, leader of the Progressive Conservative party in Ontario, gave a spirited and inform- (Continued on page five) High School Inspector Here Mr. George Gray, High School In- spector, is this week making his official visit to Wingham High School. Mr. Gray is a former resident of Wingham. Married Overseas On Saturday last week, April 17th., Pte. Willis Hall of the Perth Regi- ment, Overseas, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hall of town, and Miss Ida Drane of Croydon, Surrey, England, were united in marriage. Found Purse .Containing-450 On Sunday morning while walking with her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Deyell picked up a purse imbedded in the mud at the edge of the "race". It proved to be Russell Dennis' missing purse containing some fifty dollars. He had evidently lost it while visiting his line of traps about a week before. STORES WILL CLOSE THURSDAY EVENING Friday Being Good Friday Will Be A Holiday Shoppers please note that the stores of Wingham will not be open on Thursday evening this week, the evening prior to the Good Friday holi- day. The stores will also be closed on 'Wednesday afternoon (to-clay). EMPLOYEE VICTORY LOAN RALLY ON MONDAY, APRIL 26 Fifteen War Savings Certificates Will Be Given As Door Prizes Pictures To Be Shown. Admission By Ticket Only An Employees Victmy Loan Rally, for employees aid their wives, will be held, in the Town Hall on Monday evening next, April 26th. Admission will be by ticket only and each em, ployee will be presented with tickets for himself and his wife, The pro- gram will get under way at 8 o'clock sharp and the first draw for the lucky &its:, prizes, 15 War Savings Certifi- cates will be made at 8 o'clock. The doors will open at 7.80 so that all may be present before the first draw. The special speaker will be V. E. Byers, Sales Manager of the Clillette Fazor Company. There will be a showing of pictures, some never shown before and musical numbers, 3 HOUR SERVICE ON GOOD FRIDAY •••••••••,••••••••••• Seven Ministers Will Take Part The Holy Week Mission conducted by the churches of Wingham, conclud- es with the Three-hour Devotional Service at St, Paul's Church on Good Friday, beginning at 12.00 o'clock' noon, and concluding at 3 o'clock. The public of Wingham is invited to he present during the afternoon to join in the Devotions around the Cross. The addresses on the words from the Cross will be given by the follow- ing ministers: The First Word-Rev. E. 0. Gal- lagher. The Second Word-Rev, Kenneth MacLean. The Third Word-Rev, E. 0. Gal- lagher. The Fourth Word-Rev, 0, H, Dunlop. The Fifth Word-Rev. E. M. Cald- well. The Sixth Word-Rev. J. B. Lucas. The Seventh Word-Rev. W. A, Beecroft. Holy Week is a mystery which• words cannot truly reveal. During its clays and especially on Good Friday we find ourselves led step by step along the 'Way of Sorrows, through the great drama upon which the world can never ring down the curtain, try as it will. The world may hurry about outside, eating, drinking, and being merry; playing and at the play. This must not turn us from our purpose or dis- courage us, since it offers the privilege of filling up, for them, that which is lacking. Walk along the Way of Sorrows, looking at the "moving pic- tures" which release, until we come to the summit of a green hill where, out- lined against the sky, is' a great Cross, joining earth to heaven. There let us pause awhile, and see what love bath wrought. BRIDGE CLUB . Seven and a half tables took part in the play at •the Wingham Bridge Club on , Thursday evening. The results were: North and South-1st., Mr. and Mrs. W. H. French; 2nd., Mrs. A. R. DuVal and ' George Williams; 3rd,, Miss Mary Johnston and A. R. Du- Val; 4th., Miss ,N. Dinsley and Jack Mason. East and West-J. H. Craw- ford and C. E, Richey; 2nd., Mr. and Mrs. Art Wilson; 3rd., Mrs. F. A. Parker and D, Robb; 4th., Mrs. C, H. Magee and Duncan Kennedy, RECEIVED PILOT'S BADGES FRIDAY Ceremony At Uplands Airport Of Interest Here On Friday a class of sixty graduated from No. 2 Service Flying Training School at Uplands airport near Ot- tawa and received their R. C. A, F. pilot's badges. This class had as members Elgin E. Coutts, son of Mr, and Mrs. R. A, Coutts of town; Van Sainsbury, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ar- thur Sainsbury of Toronto and grand- son of Mrs. V. R. VanNorman of town. Another of this class was W. N. Wilson of Brussels., These boys all received their commissions and are now Pilot Officers, This class is re- ported to he the most outstanding class to have passed through Uplands as 47 out of the sixty had such high standing that they received commis- sions, Another grandson of Mrs. VanNorman is a Sub Lieut. in the Royal Canadian Navy. He is George Sainsbury, a brother of Van's, Their mother is the former Jean Van- Norman, Pilot Officer Elgin Coutts has had considerable experience i,n the airforce. A graduate Wingham High School he enlisted in 1940 and trained for 4 months at Galt as an airframe mechan- ic. He then joined the R. C. A. F. reporting at Manning Depot, Toronto. He was then stationed at Trenton and after spending 14 months at Summer- side, P.E.I., was transferred to Yar- mouth, N.S., where he remustered joining the aircrew. Ve attended Initial Training School at Victoria- villa, Que., and then continued his studies at the Elementary Flying Training School at Eugene, Ont, 'low prepared for his final step hi becom- ing a pilot he went to Uplands. We extend to Elgin hearty congratulations on his splendid achievement. Mr. and Mrs. Coutts have another son in the army, Carman being over- seas with the artiljery. NAVY DAY 'TAG HELD SATURDAY Collection Amounted To $94.49 A. very successful Navy League Tag Day was held on Saturday under the auspices of the Lions Club, with Mr. W. Stanley Hall as chairman of the committee in charge. The collection amounted to •$94.49. s The collection was made by .stu- dents of the public and high schools, They were Mary Forsyth, Hazel Cameron, Ruth Gannett, Mary Lu Connell, Barbara Ross, Joan Edgar, Betty Lewis, Gloria Swanson, Helen Sturdy, Florence Harris, Edna Temp- leman, Lois Lockridge, Florence Mc- Pherson, Thersa Fitzpatrick, Wilma Dark, Phyliss McClure, Helen Lock- ridge, Donna Walker, Hilda Carr, Elizabeth Hare, Dorothy Hamilton, Betty Sanderson, Beatrice MacDonald, Pauline Cowan, Helen Tomlinson, Irene Everick, Audrey Ridley, Billy Pollock. MILITARY CONVOY VISITED HERE Demonstration At Town Hall Created Much Interest Saturday about noon hour, a Mili- tary Convoy to stir up recruiting in the Reserve Army visited Wingham. There were 25 vehicles in the convoy which was composed of motor cycles, 1500 weight trucks, 800 weight trucks, universal carriers, jeeps, two 25 pound field guns, browning machine guns, Boyes anti-tank rifle, 3 inch mortar, 2 inch mortar, Reising sub-machine gun, bren machine gun. This equipment would be about a half that a battery would use. The convoy that visited here had about $100,000 of equipment which shows that the Reserve Army is ready to give full training. This convoy uses about 400 gallons of gasoline a day so one can readily see that the movement of an army would' take a great deal of gas. Major Jenkins of London was in charge of the convoy and explained the various pieces of equipment also giving 'a recruiting talk. OVERSEAS LIST GROWS STEADILY Two More Boys Of This Community Now Overseas Last week we reported two Wing- ham 'boys had arrived overseas and this week we again record the names of two tnuliot who have landed in tit; Old Mr. and Mrs. Jack Deyell have re- ceived a cable from their son Elymer saying that he had arrived safely overseas. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Elston of Morris also received a similar mes- sage that their son, William is now overseas. Qualified As Officer Grant G. Deachman of Ottawa, son of Mr. Robert J. Deachman, former member for Huron North, last week graduated from the Officers' Training School at Brockville. Suffered Heart Attack We are pleased to report that Mr. Matt Bell, proprietor of the Bruns- wick Hotel, is much improved after suffering a heart attack on Monday evening last week, Mr. Dell's friends will be pulling for his complete re- covery soon. Ill With Scarlet Fever George Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Johnson, is at his home here ill with scarlet fever. George be- came ill while at his work in Kitch- ener on Monday last week and on Tuesday his father went for him. Scarlet Fever developed but we are happy to state that he is progressing satisfactorily, INSTITUTE MEETS FRIDAY, APRIL 30 The April meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the Council. Chambers on Friday afternoon, April 30th, at 3 o'clock. The Roll Call will be answered by giving a verse of Scripture on the Easter Story. As this is the annual meeting the con- voters of committees are requested to bring in their reports. The election of officers will be held, and it is hoped that the payment of fees will be com- pleted. The hostesses are Mrs. G. Orvis, Mrs. R. Laidaw, Mrs, A. Field, Mrs, J. Currie. CURLER'S' BANQUET GREAT SUCCESS Curling Club Close Season With Social 4vening The Huron Curling Club held a most successful banquet in 'the coup- cii chambers on Friday evening as the. wind-up of a most successful season. Reeve Joe Evans, president of the club, was chairman. The following -officers were eleeted for the next season, Hon. President-Reeve J. J, Evo314, President-Mayor 5. H. .Crawford.. 1st Vice-Pres.-C. E. Richey. 2nd Vice-Pres,-Rev. W. A, Bee-- croft. Sec'y,sTreas;--J. A. Wilson, Chaplain-Rev. E. 0. Gallagher, Membership Chairman - C. E. Richey. Games Chairman-O. Haselgrove, Wed, Afternoon Chairman-Donald. Rae,, Rink Management-James Murray. Prizes 'Presented During the season a Round Robin was held and prizes to the winning rinks were presented by Harry Gib- son as follows: 1st., Art Wilson, skip, J. J. Evans, John P. McKibbon, Dr. MacLennan; 2nd., Ed. Small, skip, Rev. W. A. Beecroft, Fred Massey, M. McPhail; 3rd,, Jim Murray, skip, J. H. Crawford, C, Richey, A. 5. Walker. Following the excellent dinner serv- ed by the Women's Institute, George Northwood conducted community singing. A quartette, Dr. Connell, T. H. GibsOn, John P. McKibbon, H. L. Sherbondy sang in splendid style and Stan Sibthorpe rendered two fine solos. A draw for prizes presented by John Hanna and C. E. Richey were won lby Harry Diment, the oldest member in the club, and David For- tune, 'also a club member of king standing. Two very interesting addresses were given by Rev. W. A. Beecroft and Rev. E, 0. Gallagher. Mr, Beecroft said that curling was instituted in Canada at Quebec by Scotchmen in 1807. It was played with iron stones on the river and the social end of the pastime was considered very import- ant. Later stones were cut out of granite. He told of the change in play of the game as introduced by the Wat- sons of Manitoba. Play the game for the game sake was the best way he said. Mr. Gallagher in his talk told how the game of curling showed the neces- sity of team play, all pulling together. He was of tht! opinion that if Hitler, had played time garlic d tattling he might have had a different attitude- to=s ward others. A motion of appreciation to the ladies of the Women's Institute by John Hanna and Jim Murray was heartily endorsed. Alex Crawford, a member of the ,chub for many years, won all the bowl- ing, trophies at St. Petersburg, Flor- ida this winter and the club will send him a letter of congratulations. This matter was drawn to the attention of the meeting by W. R. Hamilton and Jack Hanna, MANY APPLIED FOR CANNING SUGAR 10,583 Individual Applications Were Received By Local Ration Board --- luring the last eight week our town clerk, who is also secretary of the local ration board, has had a very busy time, In addition to his regular duties the work in connection with the local ration board has been very busy as applications for sugar for canning have been pouring in. The final tabu- lations were completed on Monday evening and Mr. Galbraith reports that 10,583 individual applications were received representing 3,300 homes in this area. Some idea of the magnitude of the job can be understood by the follow- ing. During some days recently as many as 200 letters have been receiv- ed in connection with sugar for Can:, ning and in addition to this as many as 165 interviews a day have been given. That this job was completed on time and the returns sent into head- quarters on schedule speaks well for the efficient Manner with which this activity had been handled by the total ration board. This service to the community is a splendid one and the local ration board are deserving of .much credit for their efforts.