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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-06-10, Page 1...111776116,2=M^ With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, 'Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 10th, 1943 Snbeeriptiona $2.00 Per YeAr FEDERATION PICNIC WAS GREAT SUCCESS „John Bracken, Prog.-Cons. Leader Urges Farmers To Organize and Hon. Farquhar Oliver Praises Farmers' Federation The first annual picnic and field ,day held on Monday by Huron County Federation of Agriculture, was a .marked success. From all parts of 'the county people gathered to hear the John Bracken and Hon. Farqu- har Oliver and to spend a day to- „gether in fun and education at Sea- forth Lions Park. Special , exhibits which proved of 'great interest to the farmers were ar- ranged by the Federation in the .grounds of the park. An exhibit of labor-saving devices in charge of Gordon McGavin of Walton, drew a large crowd, while many saw a dis- play in the veterinary tent and those .arranged by the Ontario Agriculture College and the Department of Agri- culture. W. L, Whyte, president of the Hur- -on County Federation of Agriculture, was chairman for the program. In addition to Mr. Bracken and Mr. Oliver, special speakers for the day in- cluded W. A. Brown, chief of the :marketing branch, Dominion Depart- ment of Agriculture, Ottawa, who stressed the need for increased egg production to provide dried eggs for Britain; C. C. Lyster of the Depart- ment of Agriculture, Toronto, who -urged production of more bacon; Dr. A. R. Campbell, Hensall, who, on be- half of the veterinary clinic, discussed the importance of healthy animals to 'increased production; and Miss Edith Elliott, of the consumer branch of the Dominion Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, who talked on canning with- out sugar. W. H. Golding, member of Parlia- ment for Huron-Perth, spoke briefly. Mr. Oliver was introduced by James Ballantyne, member of the Legislative Assembly for South Huron; and L. E. -Cardiff, member of Parliament for Huron North, introduced Mr. Bracken, Must Increase Farmers' Income Stating that he always feels, at home among farmers,” Mr. Bracken (Continued on page five) FLOWER SERVICE SUNDAY MORNING The anneal Anniversary and Flower Service of the United Church Sunday School, will be held on Sunday morn- ing, June 13th. The theme of the setvice will be "A Better Kingdom". Mr. Fred Beck of Harriston, will be the special speaker. Brother-In-Law Passes - The death of William Kennedy,- of -Toronto, brother-in-law of Mr. W. A. neughan of town, took place on n'i- alay with burial in Durham on Mon- day. Friends here extend sympathy. LIONS CLUB"MEETING HELD AT WROXETER Howick My Organize Lions Club The regular Lions' Luncheon was held last Friday evening at Wroxeter and the Ladies Guild of St. _fames Anglican Church served an excellent dinner to the members of Wingham Lions Club as well as a large gather- ing from Wroxeter, Gorrie and Howick Township. The object of the meeting was to assist in organizing a Lions Club for the Wroxefer-Gorrie district, Mr. Malcolm of Toronto, International organizer was present as well as Deputy District Governor Bill Coupar of eMount Forest, and Past District Governor, Geo, Lavelle of Palmertson. During the course of the dinner, Tail- twister Gordon. Buchanan was exceed- ingly active. On observing two bank managers, Lions George North- wood and Clayton Garninage in con- ference with Mr, Walter Sawtell of Wroxeter, the Talltwister demanded to know how it was that loans could be obtained at We less in Wroxeter than in Witighain and on tion satisfactory explanation being made, the two Wingham Lions were suitably fined. A copy of the latest issue of the Winghain Advance-Times was pro-, duced and all Lions who had their names in the paper were fined for undue ptiblitity. A survey of the cars bearing Liana to the dinner was made and every owner hot displaying the Lions crest oil his windshield WAS fined. President Start Hall drew attention (Continned en page three) WINGHAM LADY AGAIN HEADS DISTRICT W, I, Mrs. W. J. Henderson President Of West Huron District Women's Institute For Third Term At the Annual Convention of the Women's Institutes of the District of West Huron at Clinton, Mrs. W. J. Henderson of Winghatu was elected president for her third term. Dele- gates were present from all nine branches of which the district is com- prised, namely: Goderich, Clinton, Auburn, Blyth, Belgrave, Wingham, St. Helens, Kintail and Dungannon. The sessions were presided over by the- president, with Mrs. N. Keating, Belgrave, acting as secretary. The singing of the national antheni, reading of scripture by Mrs.. E. Adams of Clinton and repetition of the Lord's prayer in unison opened the meeting, after which the secretary read the minutes of the last annual meeting and of the executive meeting; both of which were approved. Interesting two-minute reports of the activities of the year were pre- sented by the branch secretaries; who also gave the financial report of each branch. - Branch Reports Reports of the blanches included: Auburn—report by Miss King: re-• ceipts—$122,53; disbursements $94.50; cash on hand $28.03; Belgrave, Mrs. Procter: receipts $90,72, disburse- ments $74.73, cash on hand $15.99; Blyth, Mrsr Scrimgeour, receipts, $130.51, disbursements $127.35, cash on hand $13.16; Clinton, Mrs. 13atkin, receipts $384.13, disbursements $355.- 72, cash on hand $28.41; Goderich, Mrs. .Matheson, receipts $261.97, dis- bursements $232.80, cash on hand $29.17; Dungannon, Mrs. W. Brown, receipts $389,77, disbursements $361.- 72, cash on hand $28.05; Wingham— secretary was' not present but this branch had a most successfill year, disbursements $117.15, cash on hand $476. (Continued on page six) MRS. 'HOTCHKISS WON MINK SCARF At the Red Cross Tea held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, Mrs. George Hotchkiss of Wingharer,- was the. fortunate" winner of the mink scarf. This scarf was the generous gift from the Laidlaw Fur Farm, and was the third time that Mr. and Mrs. Laidlaw have given a fur neck-piece to the Red Cross. The sale of tickets, in charge of Mrs, Wni. McCool and Mrs. Clarence Armitage, amounted to $122.50. A shower of toilet articles for the women of the armed forces in Britain had been asked for, and a, large quantity of useful things were brought in, such as soap, needles, pins, hair pins, powder, tooth brushes, etc, also $20.00 in cash. The Red Cross has made chintz utility bags which will be filled with these articles arid forward- ed at once. -Purchased Willis Residence Mr, Norman Rintoul has purchased the residence of Mrs. W. H, Willis, corner of John and Shuter Streets. Won Safe Driving Award Mr. A. K. Newcombe of the Bell Telephone, recently received the On- tario Safety League's award for safe driving, J. H. Scott of Listowel, Bell Telephone manager at Listowel, who went from here to that position, also received this award, Injured Back In Fall It is said that troubles never come singly anethe Carmichael family be- Ave this is so. A little over a couple of weeks ago Patsy Carmichael frac- tured her arm and then early last week Mrs, Carmichael tripped on a step when entering a door at the side of the house and tore the ligaments in her 'back. She is about now and is improving satisfactOrily. So far Hugh has escaped injury, but he is keeping his fingers crossed, County Constable Salter Here County Constable Charles Salter has taken up residence here, He took over his duties here last week. He is at present living at the Brunswick Hotel but we understand that he will shortly join the ranks of the benedieta and take tip residence hi the Y. H. MeKay apartenent, We welcome Mr, Salter to our COMmunitY. Mr, -Salter re- ceived his appointment following the resignation: of 'COttattible Bill lOartitter ter jafi the Provincial POliee. MASONS'ATTIeND.ED CHURCH SERVICE. Paraded -To United Church Sunday Morning' Wingham Lodge A.F. & A.M. No, 286 G.R.C., held their annual church parade on Sunday morning when the members of the lodge attended the service in Wingham United Church. The members met at the Masonic Hall and paraded to the church, About 60 were in. attendance, The address was given by Rev, W, A. Beecroft and he chose for the sub- ject of his remarks "Faith and Facts" and his text was "0 ye of little faith", Fads he said, challenge our • faith, I'll tell you, he said, where I come out in this thing. I just persist in believ- ing in God. These terrible days try us, this war, But this is •the hour that I would not give pp the faith I have. We are lost Withciut it, God helps us to be strong in leaning- to- ward faith. The service commenced with the choir singing Haydn's Creation with Rev. Beecroft as soloist. The scrip- ture reading was the' 6th chapter of Matthew, verses 19 to 34. The an- them was "God is a Spirit". Mrs. W. A. Beecroft sang beautifully "Remem- ber now thy Creator." The choir was under the direction of Mr. A. W. And- erton. He chose for organ preludes "Andante and Allegro" and "Salut d' Amour". During the ofering he play- "Andante" from Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto. "Fanfare" was the organ postlude. TOWN PRESENTS EACH ACTIVE SERVICE MAN Assistance Of Citizen's Is Solicited' On behalf of the citizen's of Wing ham the town council presents each member of the Active Service Force who enlists here with a pen and pencil set. The menibers of the council think it possible that some who are entitled to this _gift have been . over- looked. To correct any mistakes or errors in this regard they ask that relatives report to the town cleric the name of any member of the Active Service Force who has not as yet re- ceived ,this gift. It might be stated that due to war conditions there is quite often delay in securing these sets. NOTICE The Annivefsary Services in con- nection with Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale, will be held on Sun- day, June 20th. Services at 11.15 a.m. and at 8 o'clock in the evening. Rev. Hugh Jack, B.A., minister of First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, will be the guest speaker for the oc- casion. The choir will render special music under the direction of Mrs. Donald Robertson. Won Prizes At Stratford Curlie and Tervit were successful at Stratford-Perth County Show in placing 2nd in the road team, 2nd in the roadster singles and 4th in the Road race which was won by Andy Keith of Collingwood, Clayton Fry- fogle placing second and Dr. Foster of Galt was third., LADY BOWLERS ELECT OFFICERS Bowling To Get Underway To-day (Wednesday) Afternoon With A Mixed Jitney At a meeting of the Lady Bowlers at the home of Mrs. J, H.` Crawford -recently, the following officers and 'committees were elected: President—Mrs, Murray Johnson. Vice-Pres.—Mrs. E. Webster. 2nd 'Vice-Pres.—Mrs, H. Campbell. Treas.—Mrs. 'George R. Scott. SeclY.—Mrs, Joe Kerr. Social Committee—Mrs. W. B. Mc- Cool, Mrs. George Williams, Mrs, W. Murray, Mrs. D. Rae, Mrs. a Camp- bell, Miss Y. McPherson, Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Mrs, Chas. Lloyd. Jitney Committee—Mrs: A, R, On- Vail, MrS, H. Green, Mrs. Glias. Lloyd, M.S. C. B. Armitage, Tournament Cominittee—Mrs. B. R. Harrison, Mrs, Art Wilson, Mrs, E. M. Snell, Mrs. C. Taylor. The first bowling of the season will 60 held today (Wednesday) when a mixed jitney will be held, .Play Will start at 2:30, two games will be played le the afteritOtt and play will eOlitintte after Supper, WILL BROADCAST THURSDAY NOON On Thursday -noon the Hon, John Bracken will be entertained at 3 Inneheen at the Queens Coffee Shop by Wingham citizens, •From I until 1,30 he will .broadcast - over CKNX, Hon. John Bracken The Hon. Mr. Bracken has been in this district for a few, days visiting various centers. On Monday he gave an address at the Huron County Federation of Agriculture Field Day at Seaforth. This will conclude for the present his visit to this district, Lt.- Col. George Drew will also be present at the luncheon. BINGO! ,BINGO - The Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion will hold a bingo ,in the armouries, on Tuesday evening, next week, June 15th, at 8,15 o'clock sharp. 25 games for 25 cents. Specials extra. Come, early to get a free special. Proceeds for patriotic purposes. Working At Hydro Sub Station Lloyd Hingston is now employed at the Hydro Sub Station. He replaces Z eWebster -who has joined the Navy. Lloyd is a veteran of the Great War and for,many years has been employ- ed at the Foundry. Ashfield School To Broadcast Mr. George Cowan and a group of pupils from School Section Number Union 8, Ashfield Township, are ar- ranging the programme for Friday, June 11th, at 7:30 p.m. over CKNX, Wingham, in the interests of War Savings Stamps and Certifircates. Engagement Announcement Mr, and Mrs. S. W. I3atesoit, Wing- ham, announce the engagement of their elder daughter, Helen Doreen, Reg. N., to Cpl. Kenneth Carl McKay, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McKay of Wingham. The wedding to take place early in June. Took Part In Air Raid Pilot Officer R. W. N, Isbister of Toronto, -nephew of Miss C. Isbister of town, was mentioned in despatches as having taken part in the final day- time assault of May, in, which Ger- many and German-held Europe was subjected to a record bomb shattering. Legion Auxiliary Make Donation The Ladies Auxiliary to the Wing- ham Legion at their meeting last week, donated $10.00 to the Lord Mayor's Bomb Victim Fund. A report shoWed that $89.50 had been raised for the :Minesweepers Fund and it is hoped that this fund will amount to ,$100 before midsummer. Arrangements were completed to hold a bingo on June 15th in the armouries. Tops of old socks and sweaters will be used to make a quilt. SUGAR COUPONS FOR CANNING WILL BE MAILED SOON Officials of the local ration board have informed this office that the coupons for canning sugar will he mailed starting this week, They will be mailed in alphabetical order and the job should be completed sometime next week. This will set at rest the rumour that these coupons would not be issued for sometime. Meat coupons numbers 1 and 2 are valid and No. 8 becomes valid June 10, Butter coupons Nos. 14 and 15 become valid June 10, If valid before the 15th of the month, both meat and butter coupons expire at the end of the same month. If valid on or after the 15th of the month, they expire at the end of the following month: Sugar and Tea-Coffee coupons Nos. 1, 2, 8, 4, 5, 8, 7, 8 are valid *Waugh- Out June arid until declared invalid. ANNUAL MEETING OF EAST HURON W. I, Mrs. F. C. Dernerling .Of Fordwich Named President At Meeting Held At Wroxeter 1••••••••••-•,* The 41st annual meeting of the East Huron district Women's Institute was held in the school room of the United church, Wroxeter, on Wednesday, with morning and afternoon sessions. Miss Olive Scott, first vice-president, presided, At the morning session reports were heard on agriculture and Canadian in- dustries, citizenship; 'historical re- search and publicity. The decision was made to have a loan library in the district with Mrs. James Bremner in charge. The presiding officer in her remarks reviewed some of the highlights of convention, Mrs. Harold Spier, Brus- sels, provincial board director, brought greetings from the board and gave a report of the board meeting. She ex- plained why the federation fees were to he advanced five cents, as well as some,-,other problems. At the afternoon session Mrs. D, S. McNaughton gave an address of wel- come which was replied to by Mrs. James Armstrong "'of Brussels. Re- ports on social welfare, home econ- omics and war work were heard. The highlight of the meeting was the address by Mrs. Clarence Hayes, Georgetown, representative from the department. She spoke on some of the contributions that the Women's Institute members will be called upon to make ofter the war and urged the members to maintain high ideals and a high vision. Mrs. W. 5, Henderson of Wingham, president of West Huron district, (Continued on page six) ANOTHER LOCAL GIRL JOINS THE WRENS On Thursday Miss Velma Scott leaves for Galt to. start her career as a member of the.. Women's •-• Royal Naval Service. Miss Scott until ,she resigned recently was a member of the staff at the Queens Coffee Shop. Miss Scott is the fourth to join this service from, here, the others are Miss Muriel Redmond, Miss Doris Fells and Miss Iona Terry, a former mem- ber of CKNX staff. Miss Jean Welwood, who has a brother a prisoner of war in Germany, has also enlisted in die Wrens. She reports at Galt for duty July 1st, DANCE AT THE ROYAL T Friday night to the Gorrie Orches- tra and Jitney Dance Saturday night to Carrother's Orchestra. Chimney Fire A chimney fire took place at the home of Gordon Robinson, Minnie Street, on Saturday morning. Fire Chief Jim Carr reports little or no damage. Holding Annual Entertainment The Belgrave Red CroSs are holding their annual entertainment and dance on July 5th at John lifcGill's farm, east of Belgrave. A good program is being arranged and the draw for the heifer will be made at that time. Further particulars will be announced shortly. MAGAZINES NEEDED,, BY NAVY LEAGUE McKibbons, Masons, Haselgrove's and Hydro Shop Are DepotsFor This What do you do with your magaz- ines when yoU are through reading them? Do you pile them in the cellar or in the attic? If you do you are asked by the local Navy League Com- mittee to change your ideas and don- ate them to the Navy League. Leave your current and other magazines that make good reading for our boys in the Navy or Merchant Marine at Mc- Kibbon's Drug Store, Geo. Mason and Son Store, Omar Haselgrove Tdbacco Shop, or the Hydro Shop, _ Games, playing cards and good books are also wanted. Please do not send magazines of ancient vintage or women's magazines. Your co-opera- tion will brighten the life of our men that go down to the sea in ships, men that protect our convoys, men that risk their lives to, feed our armies overseas and our British Allies, Don't treat. this matter lightly it is truly important , LOCAL BATTERY WILL TRAIN THIS SUMMER AT CAMP PETAWAWA Artillery Reserve Units Will Train From August /,5 to August 29 The Reserve Army Artillery unit here will leave for summer training at Petawawa Artillery Camp on August 15th according to an announcement front Headquarters Military District No, 1, They will remain until August 29, Major Walter VanWyck, Officer Commanding the battery, will be in charge. Camp Petawawa will be a mecca of artillery during these dates as reserve artillery units from Military Districts No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 will train there. Lt. Col. George Ellis, who supervises artillery .training in M.D. 1, will be a training officer at Petawawa, This marks the first time that Reserve Army Units have trained outside M,12. No, 1 since the beginning of the war, The 21st Field Brigade R.C.A., under the command of Lt.-Col. George Howson, will attend this , training, This brigade is composed of the Wingham, Listowel, Walkerton and Kincardine Batteries. Other units from this district to attend the camp will be the 11th Field Brigade of Guelph and the 31st Field Regiment of London and Sarnia. WILL YOU HELP THE STARVING GREEKS? Leave Your Donation At One Of The Banks People in Greece are dying of star- vation in time streets. This is a state- ment of fact—not hearsay. What are we going to do about this deplorable condition. In the face of the German invader these gallant peoples stood their ground. They did not capitulate until they were so badly disorganized that it was impossible to carry on. Ever since that time they have not given up the fight nor the hope of again'being a free people. We owe them very much. A campaign is now on to raise for their relief $500,000 in Canada. Wing- ham share of this total is $500. Leave your donation at either bank. No don- ation is too small—none will be too big. The food sent them will be for- warded through the International Red Cross and thus we are assured it will reach these stricken folk. Be as gen- erous as you can, The need is most urgent. NOTICE Citizens are notified that the time for cleaning up properties has been extended until June 15th. Properties must be in a clean and sanitary con- dition by that time, Chief George Allen, Sanitary Inspectot, Dance Holmes School Monday, June 14. Tiffin's orches- tra. Admission 25c. Lunch. Pro- ceeds for Patriotic purposes. Now Overseas Rev. and Mrs. W. D. Clark of Car- gill have received word that their son, Fte. George Clark, who is attached to the postal corps, has arrived in Eng- land, Prior to enlistment George was a member of the staff of the Domin- ion bank here and attended Hight School 'here before entering the bank service. Mr, Clark was a United Church minister at Belmore before go- ing to Cargill. Model Aeroplane Winners Recently a display of aeroplanes and bird houses made by the members of the Wingham Cub Pack were exhibit- ed in the Window of Donald Rae & Son, Prizes for these models were offered by Mr: Fred Massey. The first priz e, for aeroplanes was won by Fred Rielti and the second prize by John Hanna, For the bird houses, first prize went to John Sibthorpe; second, Ronald Murray, third, Laverne Newman; fourth, Bill Johnson, Attended Funeral At Sarnia Mr, and Mrs. tart Wild, Mr, Jas. Wild, Mr. john Smith and Mr, Harry Rintoul were in Sarnia Ott Saturday attending the funeral of Mrs. Wild's brother, William Gattid, who died on Wednesday from injuries received the Saturday previous, when a truck ran over him while at work at the Poly- mere Company Plant, manufacturers of synthetic rubber at Sarnia. 'The de- ceased was a son of the late Mrs. John Smith of town who passed away on May 5th. COUNCIL.. RULES .1).0C4 MUST BE TIED UP Dogs Will Not Be Allowed To Rin At Large During June, July August, September At a meeting of the town emoted on Monday evening it was decided that dogs will not be allowed to run at large during the months of June, July,. August and September. A by-law to this effect will be passed at the next meeting of the council. There was very little. discussion on the matter and. the motion of Councillors VanWyck and Johnson that dogs be not allowed to run at large during the summer months carried. In connection with the 12th of July celebration which will be held here next month under the auspices of the local Orange Association, Rev: E. 0, Gallagher, master of the lodge, was present and informed council that plans were progressing favourably but that in some respects due to war conditions it was difficult to make def- inite arrangements. This applied to the securing of bands, He said that he expected that suitable arrangements: for feeding the many who would be present could be arraoged. It is ex- pected that there will be a large repre- sentation of lodges as only Southamp- ton, Wingham and Hamilton were holding celebrations. It is expected that lodges will be here from North and South Huron, West Bruce, Perth, West Perth, South Perth, and Strat- ford. He requested that some finan- cial assistance be given the Associa- tion from the town, On motion of Councillor Davidson and Johnson, it was carried that the town donate up to $50,00 toward the 12th of July celebration if this money- is required. On behalf of the Wingham Legion, W. W. Armstrong, requested that this organization be granted the use of the council chambers on Saturday nights for bingos. The proceeds will be used. for the cigarette fund ,the work of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion and to create a post war fund for Legion use for the benefit of the soldiers of the present army. This was granted on motion of Reeve Evans and Council- lor Johnson. Revision of the salaries of the night watchman and street foreman were made. Constable Deyell was given a $5,00 a month raise, his salary now being $90.00 a month, Street foreman Alex Forsyth's salary was set at $25.00 a week which is a small in- crew over his previous salary. 139th. motions were by councillors Davidson. and Johnson. Councillor Davidson brought up the matter of having the county police on. duty here on the 12th of July. On. motion of Councillors Kennedy and VanWyck chief county constable Fox will be requested to arrange that this • be Clone, The propertycoininittee had under consideration the placing of a cement floor in the arena. Councillor John- son reported that inquiries had been. made and the cost would be about $8500. No action was taken as it was the opinion of the members that this was too much money for this project. Hanover rink has a portion of their rink with a cement suaface and a letter in reply to councils inquiry was read. On motion of councillors Davidson and Wilkinson. a letter of appreciation of the services he rendered the town during the past thirty years will be sent Mr. Wm, Stokes, A -check for anelr.°tahs pay will accompany the letter, lett A license of $25,00 was set for the Ah Orvis Dance Floor on motion of Councillors VanWyck and Kennedy. Bandmaster Wright requested that the lights on the band stand at the park be put in shape for use and the Hydro will be requested to do this (Continued on page seven) BROKE BOTH ARMS AT PARK SWINGS John Hall Had Bad Fall When Swing Turned Right Over It it considered very bad luck to have one arm broken, but John Hall, son of Ur. and Mrs. George Hall, John Street, did one worse than that at the park swings on Thursday even- ing. He was using one of the swings and kept going higher and higher until it swung right over throwing him to the ground with the result that he fractured both his arms, He is walking around but it will be some time before he gets his arniS free of the costa,