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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-04-29, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Cowrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 29th, 1943 -Single Copies Five Gents Subserlptions $2.00 Per Yea! On Good Friday evening the roof of a frame garage back of McKib- bon's Drug Store, MacDOnald Block, took fire from a bonfire. The firemen were quickly on the spot and with the use of the booster tank put the fire out quickly.' The fire was first noticed by Charlie 'Lee. There are many wooden structures close by the build- ing that took fire so it was well the blaze was quickly noticed.' Grass Fires On Saturday 'afternoon the brigade had two calls to extinguish grass fires. One was on the end of Carling Terrace, near the Redmond home, and the other was back of Miss Clow's on Centre street. On Monday afternoon they extin- guished a grass fire which was burn- ing between Mr. A. Rintoul's home and the flax mill, back of the C.P.R. station. LOCAL RED CROSS MAKE SHIPMENT The Following Is A List Of The Articles Shipped By Wingham Red Cross The Middle Of April Hospital-8 cony, jackets; 5 surg- eon's gowns; 5 surgeon's caps; 30 large pads; 80 medium pads; 120 small compresses; 800 wipes; 200 rolled bandages. Army — 6 turtle-neck sweaters; 10 toques; 5 pair gloves; 15 ribbed hel- mets; 2 pr. army socks. Navy-15 pr. grey socks; 6 pr. socks 18". Civilian-19 quilts; 1 afghan; 2 juniper dresses (girls); 10 girls dress- es with panties; 2 girls sweaters; 6 suits boys pyjamas; 10 boys sweaters. Now Working In Hanover Mr. Sheldon Baker began work this week in Hanover having secured a job with a butcher there. His family will remain in Wingham for the present. His place. on Tervit's Milk Route, is being filled by Mr. Alvin Stacey. Nephew Killed In Action Mrs. R. A. Spotton received word on Thursday that her nephew, Walter Hicks, R.C.A,F., was killed on service overseas. Mr, Hicks was a resident of Portage La Prairie prior to enlist- ing and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Spotton several times while in train- ing. ST. ANDREW'S W.M.S. EASTER MEETING Mrs. E. 0. Gallagher Was Guest Speaker • The Easter Thank-offering meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of St, And.ew's Presbyterian Church was held on Wednesday afternoon of last week, The president, Mrs. D. Rae, opening the meeting with prayer which was followed byty, an Easter hymn, Mrs. W. S. Mitcittl read the scripture lesson from the 16th chapter of Mark and a season of prayer was led by Mrs. W. A. Russell, Mrs. J. Currie and Mrs. K. MacLean. Mrs. J. W. McKibbon took the prayer from the Glad Tidings and the offering was dedicated in prayer by Mrs. H. F. McGee, Mrs, E. 0. Gallagher the guest sneaket gave a splendid Easter mes- sage. A trio Misses Lois Bateson, I. Craig, and Elizabeth Hare sang very beautifully "Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross," The meeting closed with an Easter hymn and prayer 'by Mrs. W. J. Henderson. 41 The army 'of Victory Loan sales- men are now carrying on the greatest war 'effort that the citizens of Cana- da have yet faced, That is selling .$1,100,000,0000 in Victory Bonds. This is a stupendous task and one that should receive the earnest consider- ation -of every Canadian. Give the Victory Loan salesman who calls on you a ready ear, He is supplied with .any information that you may' desire regarding these bonds. Buy every dollars worth of Victory Bonds pos- sible as this is one way' we can show the boys in uniform that we are back- ing them to the limit of our resources. Some people have not the ready cash to purchase Victory Bonds so the -installment plan meets the needs of these people. It is a great savings plan. There are others who will not -have cash now but will have in a few .months, They too, can buy bonds as their saleman or banker will make the necessary arrangements. The bank will loan you the money to buy Vic- -tory Bends at the interest rate of the bonds for a period of six months. Do not let the fact that you have no@ the cash stop you from making a purchase of Victory Bonds, the easy payment method is meant for you. Here is a chance for us on the home front to share with those in arms the Victory that will he ours if each and every one of us pulls our weight. In- vest in Victory — Back the Attack. More than ever must be subscribed to reach the objective. It is too early in the campaign to .give an comprehensive idea as to how the campaign is going in this district but there is not the slightest doubt but that Huron ,County will go over the top if the campaign is given the support that it deserves and the sup- / port that the people of this county are capable of. MORE TROUT PLACED IN LOCAL STREAMS For the second time this year the Wingham Fish and Game Club have placed trout in district streams. Two "containers were dumped about two weeks ago and on Saturday last a -truck load, 3 containers, were distri- :buted in streams near by. George Orvis mid Robert Galbraith placed the last load and they said they were a fine lot. Two containers were brown trout and the other was the speckled variety. The local Fish and Game Club is making a determined effort to again establish good fishing in the streams -of the district. 'BICYCLE RIDERS NOTE The practice of riding bicycles on sidewalks must cease at once or I will be forced to make examples of the offenders. All persons using bicycles must conform to the Highways Act or be prosecuted. GEORGE ALLEN, Chief Constable. HIGH SCHOOL HELD EASTER LITERARY Glee Club Presented Most Of The Program The High School Easter meeting of the Literary Society was held at the school on Friday afternoon. The Glee Club presented the major part of the program. The program was a follows: Chorus, "A Warrior I3old"; Solo, Roses of Picardy" by Dorothy Ham- ilton; Piano Solo, Barbara Ross; Part Song, "Flow Gently Sweet Afton", Miss K.. Wallaceand Mr. F. E, Madill made-the presentation of the field day prizes. Boys Chorus, "VOlga. Boat Song"; Solo, Betty Lewis; Solo, "When the lights .go on again", Ross Proctor; Part Song, "Juanita"; Solo "Dedication", by Marjorie Falconer; Prophets Address by George Thom- son; Chorus, "Loch Lomand"; Solo, Grace Parker; Piano Solo, Tommy Lockridge; Duet, "Mush Mush", jack -Walker and Ross Proctor; Cliortts, *itIttnting Song", Mr, W, Stanley the principal, gave the ceitici remarks and the Meeting closed with the National An- them, ' In the evening the Easter Dance was held, a large number being 'pres- ent, The ProPhets AnclresS' will be pttb- %bed in full iti a future issue. ( CHARLES DAUPHIN IS PRISONER IN ITALY Reveives Red Cross Parcels Every Other Week 'VICTORY LOAN DRIVE NOW IS UNDERWAY .increased Sitbscriptions Necessary If Quotas Are To Be Reached FORMER WINGHAM LAD KILLED IN ACTIVE SERVICE Sgt, William Charles Scott, Son Of Mr, And. Mrs., James H. Scott On August 9th last year Pit. Sgt, Of Listowel Killed Charles Dauphin was reported missing and lafer a prisoner of war, Mrs. Alvin Orvis has received' word from Charlie's mother, Mrs, R. C. Dauphin of Ridgetown, that he is a prisoner of war in Italy. Prior ;to enlisting he was employed by the Canada Packers and lived here for some time. Two letters have been received by his mother and in one he said that all the prisoners in his camp receive a Red Cross parcel every other week. And Ile added, keep the- pghels He also stated that he is well and is being treated alright. Before enlisting in the R,C.A.F. Charlie was a mem- ber of the 99th Battery, ti FIREMEN HAD FOUR RUNS IN. FOUR DAYS (Listowel Banner) The tragedy of war struck for the second time when Mr. and Mrs, James 1-1, Scott received a telegram from Ottawa -advising them that their son, Sgt. 'William Charles Scott with the R,C.A.F, had been killed on active serivce overseas on April 19. No des tails were givens Early in the war Mrs. Scott receiv- ed the sad news that six relatives were instantly killed in a bombing raid on London, and the seventh, an aunt, had passed away as the result of the same raid, This tragedy was the one that decided Bill to enlist with His Maj- esty's Forces. Citizens of the town -extend their sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Scott in the loss of their only child. Bill, who was in his twentieth year, was born at Mitchell oh September 24th, 192$, and when a lad moved with his par- ents to ,Wingham where he received his public School education. His father was appointed manager of the local branch of the 'Bell Telephone Co. at Listowel in 1936, and Bill at- tended the Listowel High School. In December 1941, while in his fifth year of that school, he enlisted at Toronto. He was first stationed at Eglington Hunt Club, then-at Fingal, Goderich and .recie'ved his wings as a bombadier at St. John's, Quebec. He spent his Christmas leave with his parents here, and went overseas in January. Bill's last letter home was dated March 30, and was received here about ten days ago. Sgt. Scott was very popular with his fellow students at the High School, and also took an active part in athle- tics. He was a member of both the juvenile , and intermediate hockey teams. 99TH BATTERY HELD AN OPEN NIGHT Large Number Were Present To See The Battery Training On the regular training night on Wednesday night last' week the 99th (Res.) Field Battery held. an open eight which was largely attended. This night was held in connection with the campaign for recruits for the reserve army. Most all 'who were riot familiar with the work carried on by the Battery in their training were much surprised. at the extent of the training and the excellent manner with which it was carried out, Demonstrations were given on the field gun, the bren gun, signalling was demonstrated, rifle drill carried on and the stores were open for inspec- tion. Present for this demonstration were Lt.-Col. Ellis and Major Beswick of headquarters in London. Major Bes- wick has .been appointed training of- ficer for the 21st Field Brigade of which Lt, Col. George Howson of town is commanding officer. Major W. VanWyck, officer corn. manding the battery, says the battery requires nearly a hundred recruits to bring it up to strength, ANOTHER WINGHAM BOY OVERSEAS Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. Reid received a cable last week that their son Scott, had arrived safely overseas. Scott prior to enlistment was .on the staff of CKNX as a radio technician. Following his eelistment Scott at- tended a radio course at McGill Uni- versity and graduated with such splendid marks from Clinton Radio School that he vas commissioned a Pilot Officer, After a furlough at home he proceeded overseas. Posted To Edmonton Jack Lewis, son of Mr, and Mrs. E. S. Lewis, who recently reported for duty with the R.C.A.F., has been posted to Edmonton. Honoured On Birthday A large' number of friends and neighbours of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Garniss of Lower Wingham joined in a surprise party for Mr. Garniss in honour of his birthday. After a period of cards and music a tasty lunch was served and the remainder of the even- ing spent in dancing. Red Crass Dance and Draw A dance in aid - of the 'Red- Cross was held at Holme's School on Mon- day night. The total receipts were $81.45, door $29.30 and tickets $52.15. The prize winners were: 1st., 50 chickens, Jean Tervit; -2nd., Basket of groceries, Jean Welwood; 3rd, box of chocolates, Wm. Chandler. Correspondents Note As news budgets in unsealed envel- opes are not designated first-class mail matter, only one cent postage is required, according to the new regula- tions which came into effect April 1st. Any news matter sent in an unsealed enveloped marked "Printer's Copy" re- quires only one cent postage. Bowling Party Planned The Huron County junior Associa- tion of Toronto invites all their mem- bers and friends to a Bowling Party to be held at The Olympia St. Clair Bowling Alleys, 1430 Yonge Street on Saturday evening, May 1St. Bowlers must be present at 8.45 sharp in order to retain alleys. Blyth Flier Killed Word was received from the P.C. A.F, headquarters, Ottawa, by Mr, and Mrs, j, H. R. Elliott that their son, Bertram, had been killed in action, in his 22nd year. Bertram received his education in Blyth and Clinton schools and enlisted with the R,C.A.F. in 1941. lie was listed for overseas from. Que- bec in October, 1942, He was the youngest of, five children:, Alexander, in Northern Ontario; Gordon, Frank and Mrs. Lloyd Wettlaufer, of Blyth, BRIDGE CLUB , At the weekly Meeting of the Bridge Club on. Thursday evening five and a half tables were present so a Howell movement was played. The results were: 1st., Mrs. J, H. Crawford and Mrs. Geo.- Ross; 2nd., Mrs, Vert Por- ter and J. IL Crawford; 3rd., Mrs. Colborne and W. H. Fretich; 4th., Mrs, H. C. MacLean and George Williams; 5th., Mrs, A. R. DuVal and Mrs. G. Godkin; 6th,, Miss M, McCallum and Gordon MacKay, BLOOD DONOR CLINIC HERE. WED,. MAY $ 100 Donors To Give Blood At This Clinic The third Red Cross Blood Dotior Clinic to be held under the auspices of the Wingham Red Cross Society will take place in the Council Cham- bers on Wednesday, May 5t11. This will be the largest clinic here as yet as 100' donors are required. If you have not landed 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. Leave your name at the Red Cross rooms, at Mc- Kibbon's Drug Store or Mr, W. Gs Hamilton, Bell Telephone Company, Notification will be sent to volun- teers as to the hour they are to report also other instructions, DOING SPLENDID RED CROSS WORK Without the women of the rural areas surrounding Wingham, the ship- ments of the local Red Cross would not be so gratifying. This past wint- er, in spite of bad weather and poor roads, they met in small groups and made large supplies of clothing and quilts. One very small group on the 4th of Turnberry, during the first three months of 1943 sewed 40 children's dresses with bloomers, 31 slips, 2 coats, 1 hat, 1 boy's suit and 7 quilts. The work group on the 9th of Turn- berry made 9 quilts and 1 afghan in March. All these articles were given to the Wingham Red Cross as don- ations, the workers having raised the money and purchased their own mater- ials, This is a very worthwhile work, the' supplies being greatly needed for the bombed areas overseas and the Red Cross is glad to forward every- thing as contributed. WANT CLOTHES FOR RUSSIAN RELIEF Town Council Sponsoring This Col- lection Next Week In connection with the collection of clothing for Russian Relief the Town Council are asking all citizens to take Part in this very worthy undertaking. The Mayor and Council have set aside, next week May 3 to 8 for this purpose and request that clothes be left at the Town Hall. This clothing will then be dispatched to the proper authorities at Toronto for shipment to Russia. Dana' At Powell's School May 5 Draw will be made for cushion. Lunch served by section. Good Orch- estra. All welcome. Cantata Postponed The Cantata which was scheduled for presentation by the United Church ,Choir on Friday night was postponed due to sickness of some of the choir members. Mrs. Beecroft and Mrs. Hisler hail severe colds and Mr. And- erton, choir leader, was ill earlier in the week. GODERICH SPEAKER SPOKE TO GOFORTH Goforth Auxiliary Held Easter Thank-offering Meeting The Easter Thank-offering meeting of the Goforth Auxiliary of St. And- rew's Presbyterian Church, was held at the home of Mrs, R. H. Lloyd on Tuesday evening, April 20, with the president; Mrs, J, 13, McKibbon in the chair, The scripture reading taken front Matthew 25-28 was given by Mrs. H. Bateman amid a prayer by Mrs. Horace Aitchesori following. The Thank-offering was 'received and ded- icated by Mss, George R. Scott, The guest speaker for the evening was Mrs. Richard Stewart of Gode- rich, a former ,deaconess of the Central Presbyterian Church of Gait. She brought the 'Easter' Message to the gathering in a most inspirational manlier, "Because I Live, Ye Shall Live Also," A duet "That Beautiful Land" con- tributed by Miss Agnes Williamson and Mrs. Dave Murray, was much en- joyed, Mrs. Horace Aitcheson and Mrs, W. W, Gurney were chosen as delegates to the Maitland Presbyterial which is to be held in Wingham, May 11th. \ After the singing of the last hymn, Mrs. Kenneth MacLean closed the meeting with prayer. A social half hour followed, PRESBYTERIAL HELD ANNUAL MEETING Mrs. Robert G. Nay .of Eordwich Named President, Mrs. W. j, Greer, Of Wingham' First Vice President Miss Ida McKenzie Of Toronto Traveling Secretary Of W. M. S. Quest Speaker "Fifty percent of our thirty-four million boys and girls of North Amer- ica are not connected with any church of any kind," stated Miss Ida Mc- Kenzie at the seventeenth annual' meeting of Huron Presbyterial of the Women's Missionary Society of the United Church, held in Brussels on Tuesday, April 20. Mrs, R. G. Nay, the president, conducted both sessions which were well attended. "Lift up your Hearts in Faith" was the theme of the morning, devotions led by Mrs. C. Tavener, The story of our year's work' was then unfolded. $13,605.00 was sent to the London Conference Branch which is an increase of $665,00 over 1941. Increases in membership were also reported, Three new Mission Bands were organized at Zion, Constance, and Roy's. The twelve Bands who qualified for the Standards of Recog- nition were: Auburn, Bluevale, Blyth, Brucefield, Elmville, Exeter James St., Exeter Main St., Goderich Victoria St., Walton, Winthrop, Whitechurch and Wing-ham. Of special interest was the fact that the presentation of the seals and certificates was made by Miss Ida McKenzie who wrote the Study Book the Bands are using. The 'supply allocation was exceeded, bales being sent to four different districts. (Continued on page three) RED SHIELD `HERE SECOND BRANCH Word was received from Hamilton D. H. 0, that the Wingham branch of the Red Shield Woman's Auxiliary came in second place for the most number of articles shipped in the year of 1942, with Guelph. being in first place. The members of the Wingham R.S.W.A. wish to thank all the groups in the surrounding districts that are so faithfully working for thig cause, Completed Second Year Miss Mary Cruikshank has complet- ed her second year at the Ontario College of Agriculture, Guelph, and is now visiting at her home here. Hospital Auxiliary The Women's Auxiliary to Wing- ham General Hospital, will hold their regular meeting on Monday afternoon, May 3, at 3.45 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Won Shield For Shooting George Mason, 0.D., Royal Cana- dian Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mason of town ,who is stationed at PLM,C,S. Provost, London, won the ship's award for shooting for his company and will have his name in- scribbed on the trophy shield, -George has been a good shot for a number of years being one of the best shots in the Maitland Shooting Club here, Trout Season, Opens Saturday local diciples of Isaac Walton are walking about these days with a broad grin as the trout season gets under way on Saturday this week. This spring has been a backward one but many here are figuring on beating Ow meat rationing by a good catch of trout on opening dy. We hope that some of the trout caught will be as big as the ones that get away. Babies Baptized Easter Sunday Special services of Holy Commun- ion and Holy Baptism marked the ob- servance of Easter Day in St. Paul's Church, The Church Chancel and Sanctuary were beautifully decorated with lilies and other floral memorials. In the morning the rector's message was "Easter Hope, Courage and Power", and the choir anthem was "Worthy is the Lamb." Earlier in the service the Rite of Holy Baptism was administered to Barry Frederick Fut- ler, Patricia Joan Deyell, and Hector Malcolm MacKay, The evening an- thems were "Christ the Lord is Risen' and "This is the day the Lord 'bath Made", and the sermon topic "The Meaning of Easter." NOTICE William's Restaurant will close on Wednesday afternoon and evening commencing the first Wednesday in . May. EMERALD LEWIS WAS KILLED BY BLAST Tank Containing Acetylene Gas E4, plocied Causing Instant Death Of Turnberry Youth The explosion of a tank containing acetylene gas on the faun of Mrs, Frederick Lewis, Lot 6, Concession Turnberry, took the life of her son, W, Raymond Emerald Lewis. The accident happened about ten o'clock Saturday evening, During the day Emerald had been preparing a home- made welding outfit and at the supper hour was testing it out. Apparently he was not satisfied and returned to the drive shed later in the evening. to put it in working order. His brother, Arthur, thought he was at the barn but on seeing the light in the drive shed went to see how he was getting along. Emerald was adjusting the flame from the torch and lie turned_ the flame onto a tank. which apparent- • ly contained some acetylene gas. The tank exploded violently a portion of the tank hitting' Emerald in, the head and Ins death was instantaneous. Arthur was standing only a couple of feet from his brother but he suffered no ill effects although he was forced back several feet. The blast blew the windows out of one side of the shed and the boards off another window on the other side. A sheet of flame fol- lowed the explosion but it died down quickly and no fire resulted. Emerald was in his 21st year and he was born on the farm where the accident happened. He is the son of Mrs. Frederick Lewis and the Late Frederick Lewis. He leaves to mourn his sudden passing, his mother, two brothers, -Frederick, 6th of Turnberry and Arthur at home and a sister, Mrs.. (Beulah) Harry Brown of Toronto. The funeral which was private, was held from the late residence on Tues- day afternoon, The service was con- ducted by Rev, W. A. Beecroft, pastor of Wingham United Church, Burial took place in Wingham Cemetery. The pallbearers were, Webster . Jacklin, Percy Clark, Wm. Abraham, Jack Abraham, Russell Baird, Jack Tiffin. 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- veners 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. Laidlaw, Mrs. A. Field, Mrs. J. Currie. 21st BRIGADE TO • ATTEND CHURCH SERVICE ,SUNDAY Wingham, Walkerton, Listowel And Kincardine Reserve Batteries Will Parade To United Church On Sunday morning next, the 21st (Reserve) Field Brigade, R.C.A.,' under the command of Lt,-Col. George Howson of town, will attend divine service in Wingham United Church. The parade will form up at Wingham Town Park 'at 10.30 a.m., and march to the church. The brigade is com- prised of four batteries, Wieghans, Walkerton, Listowel and Kincardine. Capt. Rev. W. A. Beecroft, Brigade Chaplain, will preach, Passed 3rd Year Examinations D. W. Hoffman of town was suc- cessful in passing his third year exam- ination at the Ontario College of Agriculture, Guelph. Doug. will not return to the college fur his fourth term in the fall as he will relmrt next month Int duty in the Navy. INDUSTRIAL VICTORY LOAN RALLY HELD 15 War Savings CertificatesGiven As Prizes A meeting of employees of 10 local industries sponsored by the Employ-. ees' Victory Loan Committee, was held in the Toivn Hall Monday even- ing, The musical program featured. Messrs H, V. Pyin, Gordon Davidson, Borden and Floyd Jenkins. Speakers were Mr. V. E. Byers, Sales Manager of the Gillette .Razor Co., Messrs Vandewater and Lumsden of the Huron County Victory Loan Committee and Messrs Ti. S, Copeland and W. H. French representing Wingham 'manufacturers. Several excellent films including the new picture entitled "One Day of War-Russia 1943" were shown. Mr. C.. A. Roberts was chairman of the meeting also officiating in the draw for War Savings Certificates. donated by the participating firms. Lucky winners of the certificates were, Miss Isabel Brown, Miss Vivian MacLean, Miss Velma Orvis, Miss Beatrice Valet Miss Jean Welwood, Mrs. P. MacLeod, Mrs. M. Swanson, Mrs, C. Templeman, Mrs. Geo. Geo, .Finley, Ed, Marsh, Robt. Ham- ilton, Bill Lee, Jim Bellinger, Ei,vart McPherson,