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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-07-01, Page 1On Thursday morning Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Russell of town received the sad news that their son, Flying Officer „James C, B. Russell was missing fol- lowing air operations over enemy ter- ritory, Tuesday, June 22nd. To them, .his sister, Mrs. W. A. (Dr) McKibbon, his wife who is at• present visiting :liege and other members of the family, we extend sympathy and the hope that letter news will shortly be received, Flying ,Officer Russell enlisted in the R. C. "A. F. on August 26th, 1941; ,and step • by step progressed until he qualified at the head of his class as a navigator in June last year. On his furlough following his graduation he was married here, June 30, to Mary -Graham of Estivan, Sask., now of To- ronto. Shortly after he proceeded overseas arriving about the middle of August. Following further training he commenced operational flying in February and had made many- trips •over enemy territory. Since arriving overseas he twice received promotions in 'rank first to Pilot Officer and then to Flying Officer. He was a native of Rocanville, Sask, but came east with his parents about six years ago. He graduated from Lucknow High School and prior to enlistment was with Hartz & Co., Toronto, wholesale druggists and surg- ical instruments. Stewart Russell, his brother, is at .present attending an officers' training course at Three Rivers, Que. MAILING LIST IS CORRECTED The mailing list has been, corrected up to and including Thursday, Jttne .24th. Please examine your label and if there are any errors please notify this office as soon as possible. If you find that your paper is in arrears please arrange to make an -early settlement Labels reading June 1943 or a prior date are now in ar- rears. bue to rationing of newsprint and other regulations, it is most important that paper subscriptions be brought -up-to-date. TWO NEW PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS At a meeting of the Public School Board on Monday evening, Mrs. El- -well Webster of town and Miss Myrtle Deans of Turnberry, who had been teaching at Port Colborne, were ap- pointed to the staff, their duties to commence with the fall term, Mrs. Webster's husband is a member of the R.C.N.V. and is at present stationed at Toronto, These two teachers will replace Miss Norma Coutts and iMiss Dorothy Howell who, as was announc- ed last week, :signed from the staff, Barn In Grey Destroyed Lightning struck a lrarn belonging to Duncan McDonald on the seventh concession of •Grey township during a storm. Two horses were removed from the building. The barn was completely destroyed, There was some insurance on the barn. Graduated at Mothercraft Hospital Congratulations to Miss Ruth Ham- ilton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hamilton- of town, on her gradu- ation from the Mothercraft Society Hospital at Toronto. The graduation exercises were held on Wednesday last week and Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton attended the ceremony, LADY BOWLERS HELD TREBLES TOURNEY Local Rinks Won All Three Prizes 'The Ladies Bowling Club held a trebles tournament on Tuesday with ten rinks taking part in the play, two from Pteknow, 1 from Hanover and seven local. Pour' games of ten ends each were played with a plus of eight, WO in the afternoon and two in the evening. Local sinks Won all the prizes. The whiners were: 1st., Mrs, a Green, Mrs, D, B. Porter, Mrs. J. Kerr, skip, with 8 wins phis 18; 2nd., Mrs. W, H. Gurney, Mrs. IL C. Mac. Lean, Mrs, Art Wilson, skip, with 3 wins plus 18; 8rd., Mrs, W. Currie, J, Mason, Mrs. E. R., Harrison, skip, with 2. wins plus 14. Single Copies Five Cents. With Which Is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 1st, 1943 Subscriptions $2,40 Per Year JAMES RUSSELL IS LISTED MISSING. Parents gee eivecl Word Here On Thursday Morning COUNTY W. C. T. U, ANNUAL MEETING Several Wingham Women Named To Offices ' The forty-sixth annual convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union of Huron 'County was held in the United Church, Hensall, Thursday, June 24th with an afternocin and evening session. The church, a bower of beauty with profusions of pink and white peonies, roses and orange blos- soms, Mrs. C W. Christie of Exeter, County President, very ably presided. At the afternoon session the 'devotional period was in charge' of Miss Jean Murray of Henna, and the welcome given by Miss A. Consitt, Splendid reports, of superintendents were pre- sented by Mrs. Greenslade, Goderich, Mrs, W. C. Pearce, Exeter; Mrs. R. A, Brook, Hensall; Miss A. Consitt, .Hensall; Mrs. G. Johnston, Goderich; Miss J. Murray, Hensall, and Mrs. Howell, Goderich. A vocal 'duett, "Beyond the Sunset" was contributed by Mrs. Maude ,Hedden and Mrs. George Hess, Mrs. 'W. J. Pybus ac- companying at the piano. Mrs. Brook, Miss Murray, Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Pearce and Miss Consitt were appointed nominating committee and the resolution commit- tee were Mrs. Pearec, Mrs. Hem' and Mrs Brook. Mrs. Johnston of Gode rich conducted a most impressive memorial service for the late Mrs. John Cann of Exeter, which concluded with an appropriate solo, "The Christ- ians Goodnight" by Mrs. Janes 'of Goderich. Supper was provided by the Hensall Union, the tea tables most attractive with spring flowers. At the conclusion of supper, the treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Hera of Goderich, 'The evening serv- ice at 7,45 commenced with a song service conducted by Mr. W. R. Goul- ding AT.C.M., organist and choir director of James Street United church, Exeter, and the devotional led by Rev. R. A. Brook, Two minute addresses, "Am I my brother's keep- er" were given by Mrs. Johnston of Goderich, and Mrs. Brook of .Hensall, The guest speaker, Rev. Duncan Mac- Tavish of Calvary. United Church, of London, addressed the gathering pre- senting a very fine and stirring dis- course f9r his theme, "Rethinking of the Liquor Traffic". Mr. MacTavish is a very eloquent speaker and delight- ed everyone present with his message on the most vital issue of the day. A ladies quartette from James Street (Continued on page seven) BOYS 18 CAN NOW JOIN THE ARMY Army orders of very recent date state that boys of 18 can join the Active Army. Length of training be- fore being ready 'for overseas allows tithe for a trades training course if desired. Headquarters of Military District No.. 1 states that 2500 girls arc -needed for the Women's Army from this dis- trict. The quota for Wingham and district is set at 23 girls. For further information see the Armouries or the Mobile Recruiting Unit when it is in town every Friday • noon. Show Starts Early This Week For the special picture this ThUrs- day, AFriday and Saturday, the Lyceum Theatre will commence the show at 7,30. The picture is Yankee Doodle Dandy, with James Cagney as the star. Holiday Dance Royal-T on Wednesday, June 30th. Music by Frknkie Banks and his 10- piece band, Dancing from 10 to 1.30, Admission 60c. Also the regular Fri- day night dance—modern and old time, music by McDowell's orchestra. Dancing from 10 - 2. Admission 35c, Re-engaged at Lower Wingham School Mrs, Gordon Jacob has been re- engaged as teacher of S.S, 11, Turn- berry (Lower Wingham). She and little son Peter leave on Friday to join Mr. Jacob at their summer home at Point att 13aril." Engagement Announcement Mrs. P. W, Kentralir at Alert. Bay, 13.C,, announces the engagement of her elder daughter, Florence Mary, to the Reverend Jack Anthony Roberts, elder son of Mr. and 1VOS, C. A. Roberts of Wingham, Ontario. The Wedding to take place in St. Luke's Chttreh, Victoria, B.C., on August 4th at teft o'clock in the morning. 12TH CELEBRATION PLANS COMPLETE Large Crowd Expected Here For Orange Celebration The 12th of July has not been eeles brated in Wingham since 1935 and. a near record crowd was present on that occasion, Plans are now complete for the 12th of July celebration here this year and it is expected that there will be a recvd crowd as lodges will be present from North Huron, South Huron, West Bruce, North and- South Perth. Many Lady Lodges will be present, A,fine program of entertainment has been arranged. The monster parade will 'be followed by a gathering at the Town Park to hear the following speakers; L. E. Cardiff,. M.P., a form- er county master; J. W. Carson, P.G.M. of Ontario West; Rev. G. W. Moore, Listowel and Rev. jz M s Scott of Kincardine, Wingham Citizens' Band and the Lucknow Kiltie Band will be in attendance. Street Carnival - Afternoon, Evening There will be plenty for all to do both afternoon and evening under the supervision of the Wingham Lions Club. The full program of fun includes, Bingo, Booths, Games of Skill, Street Dancing. Fun and entertainment for old and young, LIBERAL CONVENTION HERE TUESDAY NEXT Hon. Harry Nixon Will Be Special Speaker The Liberal Association of Huron- Bruce will hold a nominating conven- tion in the Town Hall here, 'on Tues- day evening next, July 6th. The meet- ing will start at 7.30 p.m. • Hon. Harry Nixon, premier, recent- ly chosen leader of the Ontario Lib- erals, will be the guest speaker for the occasion. Mr, Nixon has been a member of the Ontario Legislature since 1919. He was for 12 years prov- incial secretary. Accepted New Position Miss Lilla Taylor of town, who has been on the staff 'of the Tavistock Public School for the past year, has accepted a position on the teaching staff of the city of Preston's sixteen- roomed Public School. We wish her success. Reported For Duty Miss"' Jean Welwoocl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Welwdod of Whitechurch, who joined the WRENS fordutyt BIRD-HOUSE PRIZES AWARDED STUDENTS Prizes Were Donated By The Wing. ham Hortieultural Society A competition for the best bird- house built by the pupils of Wingham Public School was held during the past term, The competition was spon- sored by the Wingham Horticultural Society who donated the prizes, Mr. Prederiek Massey was the competition judge. The awards were $3.00 for 1st prize; $2.00 for 2nd prize; five $1.00 prizes. The winners Were: 1st, Jack Lloyd; 2nd, Ken Ringstort; 3rd to 7th prizes, Bill Templernati, Grant Ernest, Bob- bie Finlay, Murray Stainton, Bob Mundy, VETERANS' WELFARE OFFICER ADDRESSED LOCAL LIONS CLUB f. Plans For Rehabilitation Of Soldiers Told By R, e, Goldston Of London A regular Lion anscheon was held at the Queen's Coffee Shop last Friday evening with a good attendance. The guest speaker for the evening was Mr, Mr. R. G. Goldston, Veterans' Wel- fare Officer, sfsatiOned at London, Ontario, At the request of President Stan. Hall, Lion Hal MacLean intro- duced Mr, Goldston, to the Club, Mr. Goldston is a veteran of the last war and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Artillery, Geryo. ldston stated that there were two important matters with reference to rehabilitation after this war namely,' Winning the war and plans for re- construction after hostilities ceased. Sandwiched in between these two items was the important matter of de- mobilization and re-establishment of the sailoto soldier,' airman and women of the armed forces. In December 1940 some 14 cominittees were set up to study these matters and now there were 17 welfare. offices opened across Canada and it was the duty of welfare officers to assist back to civil life, men and women who felt that they needed help. Details of the protection given discharged veterans were outlined. It It was 'found that Men and women of the army now being discharged were not familiar with civilian life and all the new rationing,' and all the new regulations with respect to securing employment. The; Canadian Legion was also assisting In every way pos- sible and many definite cases where essential help- had been given, were quoted. Service Clubs were doing an important work in getting the men into the right frame of mind. Mr. Goldston received the thanks of the Club ,for the information provided in his address, Tailtwister Gord uchanan was bus- ier that usual an many arguments (Continued o page two) BOWLED AfSEAFORTH AND AT TEESWATER On Monday evening four pairs from here ,took part in the doubles tourna- ment at Seaforth with two of them winning prizes, C, H. McAvoy and George Williams won , second prize and third prize went to Dr. H, Wilson and Omar Has elgrove. Four teams took part in the trebles twilight at Teeswater on Thursday. Fifth prize went to C. H. McAvoy, D. USERS OF MARKED GASOLINE NOTE Sale of Coloured Gasoline to Farmers, Commercial Fishermen, Guides and Tourist Outfitters The problems. relating to the sale of marked gasoline and refund of the Ontario Gasoline Tax thereon, have been under investigation by the De- partment of Highways of the Province of Ontario for some time. Numerous requests have been secei-ved fcir some change in the present system of re- funding the Ontario Gasoline Tax, After studying the situation in all its aspects, the Province has now de- • cided to allow the sale of marked gasoline (i.e. gasoline marked purple in accordance with the• orders of the Oil Controller of Canada) free from the Ontario Gasoline Tax to farmers, licensed commercial fishermen, licens- ed guides and licensed or other bona fide tourist outfitters, commencing July 1st, 1943. The new system will eliminate the necessity of submitting claims for re- fund of the tax, as the Ontario Gaso- line Tax will now be exempted at the time of purchase, on presentation by the purchaser of his purchase "permit and a properly, completed and signed "exemption statement". Purchase per- mits and exemption statements will be bound together in book form and mail- ed directly to the purchaser from the Department, on approval of his ap- plication. The purchaser 'should secure his "Application for Purchase Permit" from his retail dealer in Marked gaso- line, any Division Office of the De- partment of Highways or the GaSoline Tax Branch of the nepatt tu dtit of Highways at Toronto. . It is anticipated that if the cosoper- stilton of sellers and purchasers Is re- ceived that this new Procedure will be of Considerable benefit to the per- VMS involved, CAMPAI GN TO. STAMP •OUT THE' U-BOATS Objective is '01,350,000 in War Savings Stamps to Provide 15,000 Depth Charges. campaign to Last Until July 31st How much will you provide toward purchasing a depth charge to help destroy the U-Boat menace. During the month of July a special campaign against U-Boats has been inaugurated. It has been arranged that all may take part in this great effort by purchasing War Savings Stamps. Mr, Ilsley has said that every dollar invested in War Savings Stamps between June 28th and July 31.st is for one purpose only —to provide Canada's Navy with more and more of one of its strongest weapons against U-Boats — Depth Charges. The objective for the month is $1,- 350,000 to provide 15,000 depth charges. Latest information indicates that Germany has 500 to 600 U-Boats operating against our Atlantic convoys on a constant schedule, with 150 at sea at all times, and she is building others at the rate of probably thirty a month. Canada's Navy is all-out on the job' day and night—in good weather and bad—but when the radio-locater sig- nals the presence of a lurking U-Boat and action stations is sounded, then there must be no shortage of depth charges! SIX-YEAR-OLD CHILD WAS BADLY BURNED Joyce Jacklin. Rushed to Hospital Following Accident Little Joyce Jacklin, six-year-old daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Richard Jacklin, R,12, No. 2, Bluevale, is lying in Wingham General Hospital in a serious condition, The little girl was badly burned about the face, left side and left arm about 8 o'clock Monday evening. Joyce's brother, to hasten a fire, by mistake poured a mixture of coal oil and gasoline instead of straight coal oil on the fire. An explosion resulted and Joyce was the victim. To Teach At Bluevale Miss Mabel Coultes of town has been engaged as teacher at the Blue- vale school. Last year Miss Coultes taught in Grey Township. Gave Salvation Army $22.45 The dance at Holme's Sohoorwas a marked success Monday night, the door receipts were $29.25 of which $22.45 was donated the Salvation Army Red Shield. Presentation To Teacher On Friday last the pupils of S. S. No. 8, East Wawanosh, presented! their teacher, Miss Patricia Parker, with an iced tea set. Later grades 1 to 7 picniced at Kintail beach. Injured Unloading Logs When unloading a truck of logs at the saw mill Saturday morning Cormick Armstrong was badly bruis- ed and shaken up. The logs crushed him when they rolled off the truck. He was taken to the hospital but was later taken to his home near Teeswater as' no bones were broken, Correction In a report we published last week regarding J. Stanley Elliott of St, Catherines being named vocational guidance director of that city we stated in error that he had been principal of Alexandra School at St, Catherines for 1 year. This should have read for 26 years. CAR AND TRUCK IN COLLISION No One Injured But Car Was Badly Damaged When a truck and car got into a mix-up at the junction of Josephine St, and the turn at the C,P,R, tracks Thursday afternoon, the car came off second best by a wide margin. Both vehicles were travelling north, The ear driven by Goldie Duckinghant of The Kincardine News, formerly oti the staff of CKNX, was headed for the Lakeshore town and Goldie was pas- sing or about to pass Howson's truck driven by W. Willie with 3, Schiestal as a passenger, The truck turned to go along side the tracks and a crash occurred, No one was injured brit the car was damaged extensively, The truck had one fender slightly dented, THE GREEKS NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE, Every Effort Will Be Necessary To, Reach $500 Objective This Week If the people of this community are to reach the objective set at $500 for the Greek War Relief, it will be nec- essary for many more subscriptions to be banked this week. The fund closes for the present 'Saturday evening. Leave your donation at either bank- but for the convenience of those who cannot get about in banking hours donations may be left at the Advance- Times office, It should be unnecessary to state the great need for this fund, The people of Greece since the Nazi oc- cupation are gradually being starved, to death and without the assistance of those who are in a position to help the condition will continue to be worse daily. The food will be sent to these gal- lant Allies of our through the Inter- national Red Cross who sees that it is properly distributed, No donation is too small—none can be too large, Donations Previously acknowledged $103,45; Gordon Buchanan, $5.00; W, H. Gur- ney & Son, $25.00; Mr. and Mrs, H, F. McGee, $2.00; Elsie Gordon, $2,00; K.. Wallace, $2.00; Berdetta McCrackin, $1,00; Harriette McCrackin, $1.00; Miss K. Pringle, $2.00; Pupils of S. S. No. 3, East Wawanosh and Morris, $1,00; Mrs. W. J. Coulter, $1.00; Richard Gilkinson, $5.00; Mr. and. Mrs. H, E. Wild, $5.00; James M. Wild, $2.00; A friend (E.W.), $15.00; Marian Anderson, $5.00; J. W. Hanna,. $2.00; Marian Simpson, $1.00; G. T. Robertson, $2.00; S. S. No. 8, Morris, pupils, $9.36. Total to date $213.81. FIFTH BLOOD DONOR HERE WED. JULY 14 More Volunteers Are Required For This Clinic . le" • 47, The Red Cross Mobile Blood Donor Clinic will hold another clinic here on Wednesday morning, July 14th, in the Red Cross rooms. This will be fifth such clinic to be held. More volunteers are required for this serviec so if you have not as yet entered your name, please do so at once. Both men and women will be accepted as volunteers. Leave your name at the Red Cross rooms or at McKibbon's Drug Store. NOTICE TO WATER CONSUMERS The hours for lawn, garden and, street watering are from 6 a.m, to 8 a.m, and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Water for these services must ,not be used at any other time. This by-law will be strictly enforced. Wingham Utilities Corn. Arrived Overseas Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Casemate -received a cable on Monday front their- son Jim, stating that the has arrived, safely overseas. Presentation to Teachers On Monday the staff of the Wing- ham Public School and Mr. Anderton,. gave a party in honour of Miss Dor- othy Howell and Miss Norma Coutts. As a remembrance the girls were pre- sented with leather bags. Celebrated 35th Wedding Anniversary An interesting event took place on Friday, June 25th, when Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Finlay celebrated their 35th. wedding anniversary, They received congratulations, not only from their family who were practically all pres- ent, but from a large circle of friends and neighbours, Their two daughters, Mrs. Lee Allan (Edith) Wardlaw and Mrs. Leonard (Nora) Sehroeter, also received many congratulations it being their first wedding anniversary, NIGHTHAWK NESTS ON VERANDAH ROOF' A nighthawk with its family has taken possession of the verandah roof at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Oke. The bird apparently requires no hest as' it hatched its family of twO On the bare flat roof top, When Mrs. Oka would go onto the roof the bird would not move but would attempt to drive her away with a hoarse hissing Sound. In the early evening in the vicinity of the Oke home, one cats watch the graceful movement of this bird as it soars about. PUBLIC SCHOOL EXAM RESULTS Midsummer Promotions Except For High School Entrance Promotion Grade 7 to 8 Jean Adair, Fay Angus, Tresina Bondi, Violet "Bowman, Jean Deyell, Lionel Gallagher, George Gammage, Kenneth Hingston, Clare Hopper, Betty Hutcheson, Doris Klein, Alice Laidlaw, Lois Lockridge, Ruth Lock- ridge, Gwen McLean, Phyllis McLure, Bob Mundy, Thelma Ridley, Mary Ross, Ralph Seddon, Wilfred Seli, Gladys Shiell, Gerald Smith, Murray Stainton, Helen Tomlinson, Bud Wild, Gerald Williams, Shirley Yeoman. D, Howell, Teacher. Promotions Grade 6 to 7 Louise Beninger, Gwen Blatchford, Jack Brophy, Ernest Buckman, Joan Bushfield, George Calvert, Ruth Cant- elan, Pantie Champion, Bobbie Col- borne, Marjorie Copeland, Jimmie Currie, Eleanor Deyell, Vivien Ernest, Connie Fryfogle, Lorraine Hall, Wally Has elgrove, Jack Henderson, Joan Hiseler, Billie Johnston, Ruth Machan, Margaret MacDonald, Jim Sibthorpe, Douglas Sparling, Annie Waine, Allen Wild, Florence Willoughby, Billie Wells, Hugh Young, Kenneth Read- man, Jack Harcourt, Norma E. Coutts, Teacher. Promotion From Grade 5 to 6 Desmond Brophy, Joseph Brown, Alice Buckman, Donna Chittick, Mary Ann Cleland, Maxine Cowan, Mary Crawford, Lois Cruickshank, Stewart Everick, Marion Gerrie, Lois Hayden, Donald Henderson, Ross Hilbert, Stanley Hiseler, Donald Hopper, Grace Hudson, John Hudson, Marion Irwin, Helen Jarvis', Bobby Kress, Billie Lockridge, Donna MacDonald, Lorna Martin; Alice Parrish, Douglas Richey, Freddie Riehl, Marie Sperling, Barbara Templeman, Bonnie Wil- loughby. Verne M, Walker, Teacher, Prof-notion From Grade 4 to 5 Billie Bailie, Betty Bell; Mary Rush- field, Grace Campbell, Jacquelyn Cur- rie, Mary Finlay, Patsy Gallagher, John Hanna, Ronald Holman, Floyd Jenkins, Shirley Lockridge, Ruth Lucas, Barbara MacKay, ,Kennth MacLean, Raymond. Merkley, Le Verne Newman, Marilyn Newman, Willard Platt, Natalie Roller, Dorothy Sanderson, Joyce Sanderson, Jessie Scott, John Sibthorpe, Robert Sin- namon, Bervil Skinn, Claire Smith, Eileen Sparkes, Barbara Stainton, ,Maurice Stainton, Mary Totting, Marj- orie Tucker, Billie Waine. V. McLaughlin, Teacher, Promoted from Grade 3 to 4 Jean Bain, Patsy Brophy, Mary Buck- man, James Chittick, John Crawford, Amy Carrick, Robert Deyell, Gerald Gerrie, Murray Gerrie, Betty Garbutt, George Hall, John Hall, Robert Hop- per, Florence Hudson, Clinton Lowey, Edward Maddox, Jean McPherson, Ronald Murray, Iris Newell, Shirley Platt, George Porter, Gerald Readman, Ronald Richey, Margaret Sanderson, Gloria Sibthorpe, Arthur Simmons, Ronald Stacey, Shirley Templeman, Esme Tucker, Florence Waine, Jose- phine Willoughby. V. M. Shera, ,Teacher. (Continued on page five) Tennis Tournament Thursday The Tennis Club is holding a tourna- ment on the holiday, Thursday this week, and it is expected that there will be a good entry as it is local tourney. Play will commence at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, Heads Life Insurance Institute Mr. G: Wilson Geddes, F.A,S„ A.A. LA., general manager and actuary of the Northern Iife Assurance Company, was elected president of the Life In- surance Institute of Canada, His many friends here in his old home town extend congratulations. Some Rail Time Changes Starting on Monday last both the C.N.R. and C.P.R. made some changes in their time table, The C.N,R. as follows: Morning train front Kincar- dine 6,20' a,tn,, no change; arrive from Kincardine 12,40 noon instead of 12.55, will leave at 1.15; arrive from. Palma erston at 1,40 p.m. instead of 1,15 p.m. and leaves at 1,55; Night train arrives from Pahrtertsott at 11.24 instead of 10.44, C.P.P., as follows t Arrive front Teeswater at 1,501 arrive from Tor- 'onto at 8,10, Please note no snail will catch trains if posted after 1.30 p.m, some t me ago, reports a 'Kennedy, Reg. DuVal, skip. :Galt this week. Jean's brother Nor- man is a prisoner of war in Germany, having been one of .an aircrew shot down on an operational flight, Presentation And Shower On Friday evening of last week a number of friends gathered at the home.of Miss Edna Elliott in honour of Miss Margaret Miller prior to her marriage. She was the recipient of many lovely gifts, also was presented with a lovely coffee table which was a gift of the W, H, Gurney Glove Works. Lower Wingham Sewing . Circle During the past year about a dozen faithful workers have met regularly at the home of Mrs. Arthur Law to sew for Patriotic purposes. They have made ant. donated to the Red Shield 9 dresses, 9 aprons, 4 pair pyjamas and 15 quilts. Two quilts were sent to the Russian Relief, 4 were quilted for local people at a set charge, and 1 fancy quilt was raffled to raise need.: ed funds. Also $5,00 in cash was sent to the Chinese Relief Fund, While this group has disbanded for the summer months, they' will resume their good work in the early fall. .•--sts11 ISF