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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-07-15, Page 1aneeeSeeenneeneenneilenenientea With Which Is Amalgamated Thkorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 15th, 1943 Subscriptions S2.00 per 'Tog ,0111•110, stiomilemorp. The above picture shows fitters, one of the Axis supply bases. These , used with deadly effect in Tunisia mechanics and armourets preparing a bombers were used extensively in the when the Allies drove the enemy from "Bisley" light ! bomber for a raid on opening attack on Sicily. They were that last bridgehead in North Africa. 12th Celebration Attended 61 15,000 People BRITISH LIGHT BOMBERS-STRIKE AT ENEMY BASES ORANGEMEN ATTEND DIVINE SERVICE Wingham L, 0. L, No. 794 And Visiting Brethren Attended The Morning Service At St, Pauls The =ening service at St. Anglican- Church was attended by the members of Wingham L. 0.' L.. No. 794, Visiting brethern were present ,from West Bruce and North Huron lodges. The service was conducted by Rev. E. 0. Gallagher, rector of•the church who is also at present Worshipful Master of Wingham L, 0, L, Mr. Gallagher chose for his lesson 12th chapter of the Epistle of St, Paul to the Romans.' He welcomed the Orangemen and' said that he consid- ered this service a preparation for to- morrow (Julyn'12) which he said is not so much a celebration as a relig- .ous festival. For his text Mr. Gallagher chose the passage "Lord wilt Thou at this time restore the Kingdom of Isreal". He said that our people are divided into two classes, those who want the world restored as it 'was and those who want a new creation. If we are ..going to create a new world we must have a new people, he said. The sources of power he said, were the open Book, the Bible, and our life of prayer and intercession. God speaks to us and we must speak to God. If man is to recreate he must start on a new adventure. We must send it out as an explosive idea to stop all the isms and other things. Independ- ence he said, was not enough, we must have a world family in God. The result of Nationalism is that we might neglect things. • New ideas always have opposition, he said, but we must be tolerant. We have two Common religions and the rights of the minority have been re- spected. This ,right was won at the time of the reformation. Life must be made free for all societies. Speak- ing of the World family in God, he said, that those not interested in mis- sions were not interested in the family of God, Evil is not on Throne, he said. It is God that is on the Throne and we must get back to reading the Old Testament. God leaves us to de- etermine whether we will restore or create. If any man be in Christ he. is a new creation. The service of praise was led by the choir under the direction of Mr. Roy Mundy. The anthem was "Praise Ye the Lord" with a duet part being taken by Mrs. M. Swanson and W. Tucker, • IMPORTANT NOTICE RE PROXY VOTING All soldiers in Canada outside of Ontario vote-by proxy and their proxy -forms must be mailed to them, These forms must be returned, to the person who will vote for them, in the case of a married man his wife, in the case of an unmarried man his father .or mother or other next of kin. Mr. H, C. MacLean of town has some of these proxy forms and he will be very happy to supply them to any requiring them. Padio Licenses Past Due The first mail on Monday morning contained notices to those who have not as yet purchased their radio licens- es. 1942 licenses expired March 31st last and 1943 licenses ltecaine due at that time. The notice warns that a Dominion-wide checkup of the licens- ing Situation is now in progress and listeners are urged to be hi possession of their current licenses before an in- spector calls on them, otherwise they will be liable to prosecution. THE POLICE DID A GREAT JOB Orderly Crowd Was Well Handled Here On The 12th It would be remiss on our part if we did not Mention the magnificient job that the police did here on Mon- day. With 15,000 people ton-verging ors this town, they had the traffic at all tittles well tinder emitted without fuss or bustle. To these watch dogs of the law we Say well done. To the irnmeese trowd that gathered here we would like also to say a kind- ly word. We have had the priviledge at attending many large gatherings and we can truthfully say that the folk that came here Monday were about the most orderly we have ever seen. FORMER PORT ALBERT FLIER IS MISSING Robert Donovan Visited 'Here On Many Occasions Mr. and Mrs. W. B. McCool re- ceived a cable on Thursday informing them that Pilot Officer Robert Dono- van was missing following air oper- ations' on July 4th, Bob was well- known here as he visited with Mr, and Mrs. McCool on his leaves while at- tending a navigation course at Port Albert, as did many of his class mates, He was a resident of London, England and last October graduated at Port Albert as a Pilot Officer. He was first in his cless. The class of which Bob was a member was at Port Albert from June to October and they were entertained by various families here prior to the commencement of their course and during their stay in Canada made Wingham ' their headquarters while on leaves and the citizens here became well acquainted with them and are as keenly interested in them as if they were native sons. So far as we are aware this is the first casualty of the class. TO HOLD SUMMER UNION SERVICES Starting July 25th Presbyterian, Unit- ed and Anglican Churches To Have Union Services For six weeks during the summer three local churches will hold union services, The churches participating are the United, Presbyterian and Anglican. These services start July 25th and will he held as follows; July 25 and August 1st, at St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kenneth MacLean preaching, July 8 and 15` atWingham United Church with Rev. W. A. Beecroft preaching. August 22 and 29 at Ste Paul's Anglican Church with Rev. E. 0. Gallagher preaching. IS YOUR NAME ON LIST FOR VOTING It is alp to every citizen to examine the lists to see if his or her name is thereon. If it is not, have your name added by giving it to your municipal clerk, Your name must be on the list if you are to vote. Home From Hospital Mrs, H. T. Thompson who has been a patient in a Toronto hospital, returned home on Sunday much im- proved in health. She and her sister, Mrs. Oscar Rogers, who returned With her together with Mrs. D. Watters, Will spend a vacation at Bruce Beach. Stewart Carter Overseas Mr, Fred Carter has received word that his sbn, Cpl. Stewart F. Carter has arrived safely overseas. Two other sons are .with the R,C,A,F,, LAC. John R., in Prince Edward Island and LAC. Raymond G. in New- foundland. His youngest son Eddie, is a member of the Sea Cadets in Kitchener. Joins United States Navy Irving Boyle, Mount Vernon, son of ileln and Mrs. George Boyle of Lower Wingham, has enlisted in the United States Navy. lie is at present stationed at Samson, N.Y. This is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Boyle to join United States Forces as their son George is a member of the United States Ski Troops. Airgram From India Mrs. Jo.lin W. Hanna received an airgram from Tont Pierce who is with the R.A.F. -in India. Tom was a member of the staff at Port Albert until a year ago arid made the Hanna home his headquarters when on his leaves and week-ends. To was well known by a host of Winghatn people and he requested Mrs. Hanna to ex- press his good wishes to them all. Suffered Fractured Ankle Mrs. John Campbell of Thamcsford suffered a severe fracture of the ankle while attending the 12th of July cele- bration here, She was visiting with her mother, Mrs. Gillis of Brussels, and a family group came to Witigharri for the day. Mrs, Campbell fell on the pavetnent itt front of the driveway north of the Walker store and ,broke both bones In her ankle. Dr. Red- tmand happened to be close at hand and he had her removed to the hos. pita! where the injury was attended to, Mrs. Campbell WAS able to go back to Brussels ott Tuesday. Wingliam was the mecca on Mon- day of the largest 12th of July cele- bration that was ever held in this dis- trict, It is estimated that over 15,000 people were present. Sixty-two lodges were registered and seventy took part in the parade, The sound of the fife and drums could be heard from quite early in the morning 'and their music gained in in- tensity until the climax came with• the monster parade of 1500 Orange- men. As the ,.hour approached for the parade to form at the Public School grounds a very heavy rain fell delay- ing the start of the proceedings. But as it started to clear the lodges gathered and headed by County Master Robert Wallace of Blyth and Past County Master Lewis Ruddy of Auburn as Marshal, the parade was held under a cloudy sky, The march commenced at the school grounds and proceeded to the main street, running south to Victoria, west on Victoria to 'Minnie, along Minnie Street to John Street, hack to the Main Street and north on Main Street to the park, where the addresses were given. Prize Winners The prize winners were as follows: Lodge coming the greatest distance— Guelph; Best Fife and Drum band— Woodharn; Largest Lodge — Wood- hamn Best Dressed. Men's Lodge — Mount Forest; Best Dressed Ladies' Lodge—Walkerton. The prize for be- ing an Orangeman for the greatest length of time went , to 86-year-old John Marshall of Bayfield who has been a member of the L.O.L. for 70 years. Runners up were: J. P. Cante- Ion of Goderich, a native of Bluevale, FORMER LOCAL MAN'S SON OFFICER ON FIRST SKY TRAIN Gordon Wightman, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Wightman of Vancouver Was Senior Radio Officer Wingham Citizens will be very in- terested in this item of news as it concerns the son of a former Wing- ham resident, Recently the news was telling the story of the first Sky Train to cross the Atlantic. It consisted of a bomber and a huge glider. The 'crew for this great feat were of course carefully chosen anti Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Wightrnan of Vancouver, form- er Wingham residents, are justly proud that their son Gordon was selec- ted as Senior Radio Officer for this trip, In a letter to Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hanna received on Monday, Mr. Wightman told of this great experi- ence that his son had, Radio Officer Wightman is no novice at the flying game as he has been with the Perry Command for three years. He had flown to Cairo, six times to Australia, seven times to England, and was sta- tioned Natal, Brazil., for some months and had several trips, to Africa: Re is not a native of Wing- ham himself as he was bore in Fort William. His two brothers are Morris and Edgar 'and are with the R.C.A.V. Mr. Herb. Wightman was a partner in the Ilanna store here and after that operated a shoe business in the Willis Shoe store stand. His wife was the former Nellie toss of Wingham, they left Wittghatn. for Fort William about Seventy Lodges Took Part In, The Largest Orange Celebration Ever To Be Held In This District who is also 86 and who has been a member of the Order for 66 years, Others were W. S. Dinsmore of. Woodham with 63 years of service; John Casemore of Wingham, with 62 years and William Wilford of Mill- bank with 50 years. The latter is 90 years of age. As the' speaking got under way at the park the sky darkened and as Mr, Cardiff, the second speaker, was giv- ing his address, the rains came and the balance of the program at the park was cancelled. The rain fall was very heavy and drove the great throng under cover. Ii rained a small amount after this downpour ceased, but a large portion of the immense crowd stayed to enjoy the entertainment of dancing, games, etc. which were held under the aus- pices of the Wingham Lions Club on the street in the centre of the town, and which lasted until' well after mid- night.. After the parade reached the park Rev: E, 0, Gallagher of Wingham, Worshipful Master of Wingham LO.L. No, 794, took over and acted as chairman. He first called on Mayor J, H. Crawford who extended a hearty wel- come to the vast crowd, Mayor Craw- ford said the town is yours and we hope you have a most enjoyable. time. Rt. Wor. Bro. J. W. Carson Speaking in a very enthusiastic manner Rt. Wor. Bro, J, W. Carson, Past Grand Master of Ontario West, said, I am sure we are all surprised when the Minister of Justice went out of his way to step up prejudices. We have been blamed for spreading pre- judices but surely you must agree if there ever was a time for such state- ments it should have been some other time. Imagine a man crying out for more bilingualism, All the world looks to the great British Empire and some are asking for a new flag. I will say that the grand old Union Jack is the flag of the British Empire and of Canada and will remain Some arc dissatisfied with the sing- ing of God Save 'The King, It is the National Anthem and let us hope it will always remain so. No battle in history has had so great results as the Battle of the Boyne, he said. It saved protestantism in Europe and enabled the British Em- pire to carry on its spirit of freedom not only at home but across the seas. The L.O.L. has proclaimed its faith in Canada for 125 years .and asks no special priviledges. We 'stand', he said, for equal rights for all and spec- ial priviledges for none, If the United Nations fight with all their might, a great, victory will be Ours, The price of victory however is, he warned, our every effort. Let us with renewed courage prepare to sacri- fice everything except our honour. Remember Dunkirk, the Battles of Russia, in Africa, Let us thank God for his great and bountiful_ goodness to its and may his• good fruits urge us to ttltituate victory. Sure thing we Cannot withdraw, What some people say and do its tinteS like "these calls for a new vigilance- on our part. I Am sure I speak: for the majority when t say wve do not agree with Major Clark that 45 .per cent 'of our people would join the United States. We must build a worthy Canada for Canadians and we will remain a part- ner of the British Empire. We certainly do not agree with the administration at Ottawa when they try to put the French language on equality with our own and the Quebec legislature are getting special privi- ledges, he said. The burden of the war is not being equally distributed, he declared, The Government set up a National Labor Board and it was composed of two Catholics and a Jew, No Protestant was named to the board. When we consider these things it calls for an awakening of the people of tins province, We should accept the challenge and we should get all good loyal citizens to join this order and assist us. We must build up our lodges and follow their great teaching. The Orange Lodge is religious, lie said, and he appealed to all to attend public worship, We are the watch dogs of our public school children, Be sure to elect the one that will pro- tect the Public School children. Ulster, he said, had saved the British Empire by keeping vital ports open. He concluded by saying, let us re- new that old battle cry "No Surren- der" and go forward to a better world. Protestantism is out for the free and it is for those who only will defend it. L. E. Cardiff, M. P. Mr. L. E, Cardiff, member in the Federal House from North Huron ap- pealed for Unity. Speaking of Unity le me say, lie declared, one flag, one (Continued on page four) • LOCAL GROUP HAD RADIO DISCUSSION Bob Bowman To Broadcast Friday Bob Bowman of Brussels, a leading figure in Huron County Council and one of the best known men in the dis- trict, will speak over CKNX, Wing- ham, next Friday evening, July nth, at 7;30, urging public support of the "Stamp Out the U-Boat" campaign now in progress, On Friday evening last, this series of brdcasts was conducted as a round table discussion of this depth charge campaign, by Messrs Frank Howson, chairman of the War Savings Stamp Committee, C. E. Richey, chair- man of the Wingham Merchants Com- mittee, and ErMill. Copeland, chair- man of the Publicity Committee, A very interesting discussion was pre- sented of the method by which the public can actually buy specific depth charges to be tossed on U-Boats with their messages attached, and of the very pressing heed that the public should put a greater wallop behind this important phase of the'war effort, The July "Stamp Out the II-Boat" campaign to purchase 16,000, Depth Charges is half over. The objective for the campaign is $1,860,000. 360 War Savings Stamps will buy a Depth Charge. How much interest. have each of us purchased in one of these weapons that is doing so much to con- trol the Nazi II-Boat threat. Another Overseas Arrival Last week WS, "MOS. J. Mitten re- tellred: word that her son, Wallace IZ.C.A,P., had arrived, safely overseas. $413.81 DONATED TO GREEK RELIEF Funds Will Be Forwarded At Once To Headquarters When the time expired Saturday night for receiving at this time, sub- scriptions to the Greek War Relief Fund, a total of $413.81 had been done ated. This is some short of the $500 objective -set for this fund. Donations Previously acknowledged $841,56; Mrs• J. J. Evans, $10.00; Mrs. John Anderson, $5.00; Mrs. James Nichol- son, $2.00; Miss Janet Murray, $1,00; Mrs, Jennie Currie, $1.00; Webster Willits, $5.00; I. J, Wright, $5.00; John Burchill, $1.00; A Wilson, $1.00; Verna Thompson, $1.00; Jean Mc- Kague, $1.00; M. Fothergill, $1.00; J. Sharpin, $1.00; Sammy Bondi, 25c; Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion, $10,00; L. H. Bosnian, $1,00; Theo, Mundy, $5.00; David Fortune, $5.00; J. A, Fox, $2,00; W. Currie, $2.00; Frank R. Howson, $10,00; A. J. Walker, $2.00, Total $413.81. FORMER PRINCIPAL IS AIRCREW NAVIGATOR William Colin Crozier Graduated At Crumlin As Pilot Officer Among those who graduated as Aircrew Navigators at Crumlin on Friday last week was William Colin Crozier who was principal Of the Public School here for the term of 1941-42. Mr. Crozier although only a year here had a large circle of friends on whose behalf we extend congratu- lations. He reported for duty with the Airforce at the close of the term a year ago reporting to Manning Depot, Toronto. He took his initial training at Toronto and then reported to Crumlin. In recognition of his splendid showing at Crumlin, he was com- missioned a Pilot Officer. TWO LOCAL GIRLS JOINED W.A.A.C. Last week two local girls enlisted in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps. They are Misses Reatha Sin- namon and Ellen Bailey, These two young ladies were home for the week- end and were real smart in their khaki uniforms. Was Ill In England Mrs. J. Finley has received wc11 that her brother Cpl. Thomas Bell, who .has been in hospital in England since February, is now back with his unit. Eight Pairs Bowled at Lucknow Eight pairs from here took part in the doubles tourament at Lucknow on Tuesday night. Two pairs got into the prize money, Ed. Harrison and Wally Miller came fourth; Art Wilson and Jack Mason, fifth, Maine Left Off List In the list of those who -were suc- cessful in passing their High School Entrance examinations for Wingham Centre which was published in last week's issue, the name of George Underwood was inadvertently omitted, Name List On Honour Roll Mr. Michael McPhail, Mutual Life Agent, had been honoured by his firm as lie has been made a member of the Honour Roll of the Century Club. This award to be given to agents of the company for production of business. lien Jackson Now Overseas Mr. and Mrs. R, E, Jackson of town received word on Thursday lust by cablegram from their son Kenneth, informing them of his safe arrival overseas. Before enlisting last July in the R.C.A,F, as a radio technician, Kenneth was in the office of the Can adian Acme Screw and Gear Co., To- ronto. He attended Wingham High School and after graduating in 1041. went to Toronto. Sprained Ankles When he slipped on the terrace in his garden back of his residence on Monday, Dr, W. M. Comic' sprained his ankle. Although the injured mem- ben is quite sore he carried on with his duties. His first call after his accident was to attend ,to a Mr. John- ston of near Lucknow who sprained his ankle when the bingo booth in front of the Hydro shop tellapsed as the Orange parade was going by. WAWANOSH VOUPLE 50 YEARS MARRIED Mr, and Mrs, John W, Mason Received Congratulations of Their Friends and 'Neighbors on Their • Golden Wedding Day On Tuesday, July the sixth, Mr, and: Mrs. John W. Mason celebrated their . golden wedding anniversary at their home, concession 7, East Wawanosh. The celebration was held earlier than planned in 'order that two grandsons who are in the armed forces might be present. On July twelfth, 103i frio. Vfh Mason and Margaret E, were united in marriage at the manse of Melville Presbyterian church, in Bars eels. The Rev. John Ross was the officiating minister. Their bridesmaid. was Mrs. Jno, G. Hill of High Bluff. Man., and their groomsrnatt, Alex Ma- son of Seaforth, are still living but were unable to be present at the cele- bration of the golden wedding. Mr. Mason was born in Hullett Township, near Constance, moving to the 3rd ooncession of Morris when, nine years of age and came to East Wawanosh fifty-one years ago. Mrs. Mason was born on the seventh concession of East Wawanosh' where. she 'has always resided. Of this union there are five children,. Allen, of Kitchener; Edwin, at hornii,"•' Edna (Mrs. Young) of Brussels; Annie (Mrs. Armstrong) of Walton; Agnes, at home. There are eight grandsons, P.O. Archie Young, of the Ferry Command; Pte, Norman Young, C.O.R.:U„ in England; Gnr. Elmer Young and 'Gm. Ernest Young, both of R.C.H.A., who are at present sta- tioned at Petawawa Camp; AC. Lloyd Mason, R.C.A.F., Camp Borden; Don- ald Mason, of Kitchener; Ivan and Donald Armstrong of Walton. Their only granddaughter, Agnes Young, passed away in October 1929. Those present at the Golden Wed- ding celebration were: Mrs. Young, Gnr. Elmer Young, Gnr. Ernest Young, Mr, and Mrs. Armstrong, Ivan and Donald, Edwin and Agnes Ma- son, The other members of the family weie unable to be present. Mr. Mason's brother, Win, and 'his wife, of Seaforth, also attended. Friends were present from Brussels, Blythe Belgrave and -Luclenow. The home was beautifully decorated with delphinium, roses, peonies and orange blossom. The table was centred with a three-storey bride's cake with roses at either end. Many gifts were made to the happy couple and included in these was a purse of money from the family. One very in- teresting gift received by Mrs. Mason was a china tea set, an heirloom in the Nicol family, which was brought to Canada from Scotland over one hun- dred years ago. Letters of congtatu-e tenons were' received from Mrs. Ma- son's only brother in California and from their grandsons, P.O. Archie Young, R.C.A,F., and Pte, Norman Young in England., On Monday evening this week about 80 neighbours and friends met at their home to celebrate with them, their Golden Wedding. An address was read by Lewis Cook, then Marshall Stonehouse and Bruce Scott presented them With a couch, a motor rug and a bath towel, An enjoyable social evening' was spent, On behalf of the people of this dis- trict we extend to Mr. and Mts, Mason the wish that they enjoy many. years more of wedded life, BINGO! BINGO! • The first in a series of Saturday night lijngos will be held in. the Town Hall, here, on Saturday evening 8.30 to 11 o'clock, under the auspices of the Legion. Good prizes. Proceeds for smokes and post war funds. BRICK MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETING The Brick Church W. M. S. held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, July Sth, at the home, of Mrs. (Greg Shield. Mrs. McBurney's group was in charge of the meeting. The theme was "Fellowship in the World Church." After singing hymn all read responsively Psalm 46. Bible reading was taken from John 16, 12.17 by the leader. This was followed by a prayer for our fellow countrymen in enemy touutries. The leaflet, 'Churches ht. Captivity," was given by Mrs. S. McBurney, Mrs, Dow, Helen Yuell and Mrs. Shiell, The meeting closed with the use of hymn 405 followed by the benediction.