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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-09-02, Page 1RESERVE SOLDIERS • RETURNED SUNDAY Had TWQ Weeks Of Very Active Training Training at Petawawa is over and the 21st Field Regiment, (R) includ- 'ing' the 98th Battery of Kincardine, 99th of Wingham and the 100th of Listowel, returned borne on Sunday, by train to Listowel finishing the journey by motor transport, The training this year was vastly different from former years, gone was weary basic training and in its place was a dash of gunnery theory with plenty of practical work. They train- ed with the newest and best equip- ment available, the most important of which was the famed 25 pounder. This camp was no make believe but as Lieut. Col. G. H. Ellis, commander of the Reserve Army camp put it, the syllabus of training was designed to "train the men to be prepared to take the field in case of an emergency." Deployment and manoeuvre of a battery ranging for fire, observation of fire, fire discipline, artillery equip- ment, ammunition and the thousand and one other essentials required to justify the title of gunner were prac- tised daily, and at the close of the first week actual firing of the 18 pounder was engaged in by all bat- teries. After several shoots with the 18 pounder the crowning glory came near 'the close of camp when the more advanced gunners fired the 25 pound- ers. Sports Day was held on Friday afternoon, and the 99th of Wingham romped away the 'honours, taking first in nearly every event. The 100th from Listowel gave them stiff op- position in the tug-.of-war, and after practically winning it weakened to the stalwarts of the 99th. Many gunners took their tests as layers and the following qualified. 98th Battery—Sgts. Chapman, H. T.; Mitchell, J. A.; Wright, G.; Cot- trell, W. D.; Bdrs, Bagshaw, H.; Adair, R. R.; Gnr, Dunlop, J. M.; Safe-Gnrs. Pollard, J.; PearsOn, G. 99th Battery—Sgts, Brooks, H.; Durst, Gnrs. Purvis, J, L.; Gerrie, H. J. loath Battery—T.S.M. Hathaway, J. H.; Sgts. Chittick, F. R.; Bartja, F.; Reid, J. E. L/Bdr, Frieburger, A. Sgts, Brooks and Durst of the 99th Battery each having a perfect score of 100 points, The following 'qualified as Drivers Class III and received the standing order. Regitnental Headquarters—Lt. Col, G. W. Howson, Lieut. W. S. Hall, Lieut. A. Yokes. 98th ,Battery—Major R. C. McKen- zie, Lieut. D. McKay; Gnrs. Walden, E. H.; Wall, IL W.; Coghlin, W. T.; McKay, A. E. 99th Battery—Major W. VanWyck; Lieut. W. B. McCool; Lieut. C. Mc- Alpine; L/Ildr, Sanderson,G. R.; Gnrs. Harrison, J. L.; Foxton, R, H.; Mc- Donald, A. R.; Durst, 100th Battery—Major E, Creighton; Capt. R, Oke; Gnrs, Fallis, R, E.; Golightly, G. R.; Felkar, E. E.; Rob- inson, G. E. L,/Sgt, C. E, Walpole and Bdr. D. K. Hoffman of the 99th, were success- ful in passing their Aeks course. HOARDOSIS My tins are full of coffee, My bins with sugar burst, Let others skimp on rations; I safely stocked tip first! Let other people's larders Be bare as Mother Hubbard's, All kinds -of jars and bottles Weigh down my crowded cupboards! As long as I have plenty Let others go without Let them grow lean and hungry, I'll be well fed and stout. The Russian Relief Social Under the auspices of the R, S. W. A„ will be held on Thursday night of September 2nd, at the home of Mrs, Stuart Henry on the south-end of Josephine Street. Everyone is wel- come. Dickson Wins In Perth W. Angus Dickson, Liberal, has a plurality of 18 votes over j. Fred Ed- wards, Progressive Conservative of Palmerston for Perth in the recent Provincial election, Argument was completed Tuesday before Judge j, lailloran at Stratford. Dickson's plume, ality formerly had been announced as 20 votes, The appeal was entered by Mr. Edwards arid the recount was Completed last week with argument over reserved ballots set for Tuesday. The final results—Diekson 7,563; Ed- wards '7,545, and Davies, C.C.F., 4,143, THE BIG THREE AT FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE President Roosevelt, Prime Minister I camera at the final press conference justified in spreading a feeling of con- MacKenzie King and Prime Ministeriat Quebec, Prime Minister Churchill fidence. He again expressed these sen- Winston Churchill are caught by the) told correspondents they would be thnents in his radio address Tuesday. Single Copies Five Cents With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGUAM, ONTAR,I0, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1943 Subacriptiona $2,00 Per Yea! .DISTRIBUTION OF RATION BOOKS WENT SMOOTHLY ;796 Ration Books No. 3 Given Out Wingham On Thursday, Friday and Saturday the council chambers was a. very busy' place. A volunteer staff worked dill., gently issuing the new ration books, The staff at this point gave out 3350 books, 1456 on Thursday, 1242 on Fri- -clay and 652 on Saturday. The factor- ies also issued books to their employ- ees as follows: C. Lloyd & Son 123; U.F.O. 11; W, H. Gurney & Son 72; Western Foundry 140, This is a total .of 3796 books, issued in Wingham. The list for the district is not yet complet- ed. This information will be given next week. The work of issuing the books here was carried on very smoothly and very -efficiently and the local ration board wishes to express their sincere appreci- ation to the following for their assist- ance: Mrs, H. Aitchison, Mrs. Elmer Bell, Mrs. Caslick, Mrs. J. Cleland, Mrs. Wm. Cruickshank, Miss Fairy Fells, Mrs. E. 0. Gallagher, Mrs. Wm. Gal- braith, Mrs. C, G, Gammage, Mrs. W. J. Greer, Mrs. M, Griffin, Mr. Arthur 'Henderson, Mrs. Lloyd Hingston, Mrs. Eileen Jeffrey, Mrs. P. King, Mrs. <Dr.) MacLennan, Mrs. (Dr.) Parker, Miss K. Pringle, Miss B. Reynolds, Miss Anne Soltys, Mrs. A. Walker, Miss Verne Walker, Mrs. Geo. Wil- Mrs. (Dr.) Ross, Mrs, Geo, Scott, hams, Mrs. A. Wilson, Mrs. E. A. IVanstone, The local ration boards also wish to express their thanks to the factories `that looked after, this matter at their plants. DIED FOLLOWING CAR ACCIDENT George Hewis, Culross Farmer, Victim George Hewis, Culross Township farmer, who was critically injured in a -car accident on Noh 4 highway `Thursday, 'died .Sunday morning. Mr. Hewis was driving east on con- cession 4 and while it is stated that lie stopped before entering the high- -way, he apparently did not notice an approaching car driven by Mrs. 'Thomas Roane and allegedly drove in- to its pathway. Both cars were badly damaged as a result of the, crash and Mr. Hewis sustained injuries to his spinal cord from which 'death resulted. He is survived by his wife, BINGO! BINGO! Bingo fans, the Saturday evening Legion Bingos will commence again am. Saturday evening this week in the Council Chambers. There will be good prizes and play will be confirm- <as. Proceeds from these Bingos are for Overseas smokes and other work among the new army. Remember— Bingo Saturday night in the Council ,Chambers. Votirth at Stratford Three local rinks attended the Merchants' and Manufacturers' bowl- ing tournament in Stratford on Wed- nesday last week. One rink Ed Nash, Art Wils,on, W. R. Hamilton, Bert Porter, skip, won fourth prize with 3 wins and a plus of 23, There were eighty rinks took part in the play. HOSPITAL STAFF HELD A PARTY Presentations Were Made On Friday evening the Members of the staff of Wingham General Hospital held a social evening at which they made 'presentations and honored some of the staff, Three young ladies who have taken the Ward Aid course at the hospital were presented with their tertifieates as practical nurses and were present- ed with a purse each, They were Peggy Stewart, Ruth Menzies, and Dorothy Thompson. They are not re- maining on the staff and a new class of Ward Aids commenced to-day ,(Wednesday), The daft took this' opportunity to honour Mrs, Lloyd Ellacott on her re- tent marriage and presented her with a beautiful linen table cloth. Miss Elsie Mattih, Reg. 1st, has been a member of the staff for some time arid recently resigned, She was pre ceded with a lovely purse by the staff who wished her good luck, REPORT CHILD FELL IN RIVER PROVED A FALSE ALARM Much Excitement Friday When Alarm Was Given About the supper hour Friday even- ing word was passed around that a little girl had fallen in the river just north of McKenzie bridge. Constable Deyell made a thorough search of the location but could not locate any trace of a child. It was finally decided that the rumour was a false one which was a great relief to the many that gather- ed at the bridge, Little Madaline -Stone - was playing' at the 'bridge, waiting for her mother, and it was she who gave the alarm. Children had been climbing an apple tree on the edge of the river and it is thought that (Madeline saw a little girl in the tree and then after she had played about noticed that she was no longer there. She naturally thought that the other child had fallen into the river and so reported. Others assisted in the search and they were happy indeed that there had not been an accident. CULROSS FARMER DIED SUDDENLY John Aitkens Found Dead At Home John Aitkens, 33, well-known farm- er of the 4th concession of Culross Township, died sudderily Friday. Re- turning to the house after doing the chores, his brother, Kenneth, found him slumped to the floor dead, He had risen to prepare to follow his brother to the barn and apparently had suffered a heart seizure while dress- ing. He is survived by his mother, Mrs, T. B. Aitkens, of Culross Town- ship; two brothers, Robert M. and Kenneth, and one sister, Mrs. Fred Hawkins, of Guelph, Expanding Dairy Business Mr, Albert Foxton has purchased the milk route of the Field Dairy and on Wednesday commenced delivery of milk to the former Field customers. Mid-Nite Dance At the Royal T this Sunday, Sept. 6th, at 12.05 to 3 a.m, with Elliott Carruthers Orchestra, Admission 50 cents. Also the regular Friday night dance' with McDowell's orchestra. MONDAY WILL BE A HOLIDAY Stores Will Also Be Closed On Wednesday Afternoon Nthct Week The stores of Wingham will be closed all day Monday next, Labor Day, September 6th, This will make a long week-end so shoppers are warned to snake their purchases ac- cordingly on Friday or Saturday this week, The stores will observe the week- ly half holiday on Wednesday next week also, It is a rule of the Merch- ant's Association that the half hots clay be Observed regardless Of other holidays in the week, LOCAL RINK WON DISTRICT SHIELD Defeated Clifford In The District Finals On Friday night at Hanover, a 'local rink Omar Haselgrove, Howard Sherbondy, Bert Porter, jack Mason, skip, defeated Ed. Mathieson's rink from Clifford in the district finals by the score 22-19. These games are 21 ends and the score by ends was as follows: Clifford- 31010010311100b000300-19 Win gh am- 001016020000230113011-22 This rink is now eligible to play in the Ontario championship when the winners of the various districts will meet, Won Shield Five Times Since this shield has been up for district competition,,1934, it has been won by a Wingham rink five times. That is five times in nine competitions. Jack Mason has skipped the rink each year, In 1934-1935-1937 it was won by Art Wilson, H. Sherbondy, D. Rae, J. Mason. In 1942 it was won by the same rink as above, Former Gorrie hector College Head Rev. A. H. O'Neil, former rector at Gorrie and Clinton, has been appoint- ed as principal of Huron College, Lon- don, after acting for two years in that capacity. SPECIAL SERVICE FRIDAY NIGHT Radio School Padre To Be Speaker A service commemorating fottr years of war will be held iii St. Paul's Church on Friday evening this week commencing at 8 o'clock. The special speaker will be Flight Lieut, Rev. T. A, Floyd of the Clinton Radio School. A special invitation is extended to all to attend this service. The service will be conducted by Rev. W. A. Bee- croft and Rev. E. 0, Gallagher. RECRUITING UNIT HERE EVERY FRIDAY Tradesmen and Category (C) Men Required The Army Mobile Recruiting Unit and Staff with Lieut. Winslow in charge made their usual weekly stop in town last Friday. They report that tradesmen are in great demand and (C) category men are. needed for the Home War Establishment, The C. A. C, is doing a grand job of releasing A-1 men for overseas duty, Girls and young women are urged to enlist as this district's quota is far from being filled, If you have any questions on this, send it to Army On the Air Letter Bost, ,MNX, then listen for your answer every Friday at 1,i5 pant. Needed are Machine operators, stenographers, clerks, drivers, etc, In- formation at the Armouries or from the Mobile Iteernitirig Unit which is 'hi town each Friday. R.C.A.F. RECRUITING UNIT WILL VISIT HERE WED. SEPT. 8 Information Will Be Available For Men and Women An R.C.A.F. Mobile Recruiting Unit in charge of Fit. Lt. J, Peers will be in Wingham, on Wednesday, September 8th, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Headquarters for this unit here will be the Council Chambers in the Town Hall. This unit is eqttipped to give medi- cal examinations and it will be pos- t sible for men to be enlisted on the spot. A, Women's Division representative will be present and she will be pleased to have a chat with any girls wishing information regarding the work of the Women's Division of the R The motto of the 'Women's, , C.AF Division .. is "We serve that men might fly," BOTH SCHOOLS OPEN TUESDAY, SEPT. 7th Students Start Back To High And Public School Next Week When the schools open on Tuesday next week there will be a change of two on the staffs of both schools. At the High School the new teachers are Miss Elda „Steen of Embro and Miss Audrey I, Boe, of Toronto, They will replace Miss Elsie Gordon, who has accepted a position in London, and the former Miss K. Wallace, now Mrs. William Cruikshank of town, At the Public School the new teachers are: Mrs. E, Webster of town and Miss Myrtle Deans of Turnberry, who had been teaching at Port Colborne. Patriotic Dance At Glenannan School, Wednesday, Sept, 8th. Tiffin's orchestra, . Draw on fancy quilt, two door prizes. Pro- ceeds for Overseas Boxes. AdMission 25 cents. Bride-To-Be-Showered A bridal shower was given at the home of Miss Emily Smith, Nelson St., London, in honor of her cousin, Miss Leila Wild, of Wingham. A number of friends and relatives were present, ' Gifts were presented in a pink and white trimmed basket by, Ruth Churcher and Sally Smithson, Refreshments were served by the host- ess, assisted by the Misses Doris, Ruth and Mary Steedman, Miss Lillian Webb, FRACTURED ARM AT PETAWAWA Alvin Stacey Returned Home With Arm in Cast --- Saturday morning Alvin Stacey fell over the ropes of a tent and landed on a board duck walk, breaking his arm, He was ,taken to the Camp hos- pital where the injured member was placed in A cost. He was able to make the trip back home leaving Petawawa with the Battery Saturday evening. It will be awhile before he will be able to use the injured arm FINAL OF JOINT SERVICES HELD Rev, E, O, Gallagher Spoke On "Indifference" The concluding service of the series of joint serVices of worship of :the- Presbyterian, United and Angli- can congregations, was held in St. Paul's Church on Sunday. Rev, E, Gallagher conducted the services of the day, and referred to the spirit of, goodwill and mutual understanding to which such occasions as this had given. an impetus, The morning sermon was entitled "Why good people be- come indifferent," Ile pointed out that the New Testament actually no sin receives .greater condemnation than indifference. It is the greatest problem of Christianity. It comes upon humanity through being too comfortable, then we become indiffer- ent to human need. It springs from a lack of a, sence of responsibility, Actually however we do sin by Proxy. We contribute indirectly to social evils. Also by becoming used to things we grow indifferent. We grow indifferent to evil because we get used to it. And good things lose their ap- peal for the -same reason. Peopl e become used to the Church, because "it is old stuff". Possibly some persecution would rouse us from our inattention and cause us to ap- preciate more the unparalled values of this institution Which many of us take too much for granted. Knowledge will help to rid us of this Sin, We need to get into first hand contact with the situation. The spirit of love, the spirit of deep concern Jesus possessed will also cure this sin. Our Lord was not an onlooker. He did not pass by. He identified Him- self with and defended the cause of truth and right because it was God's cause. Indifference cannot survive the double attach of knowledge en,- livened by love'. " • '" • The offertory anthem was "He Visitest the Earth and Blessed :It" with soprano solo by Mrs. M. Swan- son. In the evening the rector spoke of the "Valley of Indecision" and the choir contributed the anthem "The Lord is loving unto every man" with soprano solos and tenor solo by Mrs. R, E. Armitage and Mr, W. G. Tucker, Next Sunday the cooperating con- gregations during this period will worship in their respective churches at the usual hours. MORRIS FARMER WAS INJURED Tongue of Seed Drill Hit Fleming Johnston Fleming Johnston, son of David Johnston, 1st concession, of Morris Township, met with a painful accident on Saturday afternoon. He was mov- ing a seed drill and the tongue struck him on the face. A local doctor was summoned who made lthn as comfort- able as possible and he was later taken to Toronto to consult a specialist. Underwent Operation Miss Margaret Haines underwent an operation for the removal of her ap- pendix on Monday evening in Wing- ham General Hospital. As we go to press she was snaking a satisfactory recovery. Preserves and Sweet Spreads Rationed Commencing on Thursday this week, September 2nd, preserves and Sweet Spreads will be rationed by coupon. The products effected in- clude: jams, Jellies, Marmalades, Ex- tracted Honey, Comb Honey in squar- es, Honey butter, Maple Butter, Maple Sugar, Maple Syrup, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Cane Syrup, or any blended Table Syrup, Apple Butter or Canned Fruit, Coupon D in the new ration book will be used for this pttrpose. Full particulars will be found in ad- vertisement on page 6. Freak Growth Found Mrs, Tames Falconer brought a very unusual branch into our office Satur- day night, She picked it from a bush in front of Cecil Falconer's farm. It is covered with .clusters of berries, which look somewhate like elder ber- ries, but the leaves, on the stem are similar . to those of a thimble berry bush, The berries are in clusters much .different to that of the umbrella fashion of the elder berry, they cluster in some manner similar to those of a thimble berry but the cluster is much more open. We have not been able to determine just what this branch is, ALL SET FOR THE LIONS 'FROLIC ON LABOR DAY NIGHT The 'Club 'Eras All In Readiness For This Great Evening Meet and Greet your friends at the Lions 1043 Victory Frolic in the Wingham Arena, Labor Day evening, Monday next, It is expected that it will be bigger and better than ever, The floor show will 'be an outstand- ing attraction. Walt Bromby will present his all star Toronto troupe, Beth Watson is a show in herself. This famous trouper is a top notch artist with the pipes, drums and ,eax. Iris Bullock and Thelma Beach team in a dance and singing routine that is outstanding in show business. This. entertainment is worth the price of admission several times. There will be fun and frolic for everyone. All the favorite games in, eluding Bingo have been set up and the new game 'Ring the Duck' is a dilly. The horse race game that was. so popular last year has a new setting which will make this game more pop- ular than ever. Dancing has always been a popular feature of the yearly Frolics and it should again this year head the list as the floor is in great shape and the music of Elliott Carruthers is tops in, this district. Bring your program. to the Arena as there will be three free prizes of a • five dollar War Savings Stamp for the holders of the lucky nurabers. The draw will also be made for War Sav- ings Certificates as follows—lsta $50.00; 2nd., $35.00; 3rd., $25.00; 4th., $15.00. Tickets for this great draw have been available for sonic time and will also be sold on Monday evening. • During the past year the Wingham Lions lowing CwluobrthhvaiTmccilosi:ateAdid to to tilea fo 4a, (tussle, le $50.00; British Boat Vfetlins, $204.00; Child Health, Welfare & Sight Saving, $116.72; Red Cross (including Blood Clinics), $200.05; War Services, $36.- 00; Swimming Pool Fund, $400.00. A total of $1006.77. ANOTHER ENGLISH FLIER MISSING Word was received here last week' that Sgt. Reg. Denham was missing following an operational flight August 14th. Reg. was one of the class of navigators from Port Albert who spent much of their time in Wing-harrs. He and Bob Donovan, visited with Mr.. and Mrs, W. B. McCool here, Bob Was reported missing some time ago. This class left for England last October and so far as we know these two are the only members of that class that are missing. Reg. and Bob were well known here and they were two very popular lads. RED CROSS ROOMS OPEN THURSDAY After a month's holiday the Red Cross rooms at the town hall re-open on Thursday afternoon this week, There 4 a need for workers and the executiee are hopeful that all those who have assisted will be 'back and that many who have not taken part in this war activity will be on hand. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. James T. Pearson, Ethel, wish to announce the engage- ment of their second daughter, Jessie Musgrove, to Mr. George Wesley Joynt, only son of Mr. and Mrs. I. W. joynt, Lucknow. The marriage to take place Wednesday, September 15, at .3 o'clock, in the United Church, Ethel. BLOOD DONORS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED Those who have donated blood here may have saved lives in the battle of Sicily or the life of one of the airmen. wounded over the continent but who managed to get back to his base, Arc we going to allow our Canadian sols diers to the 'because you have failed. to make your blood donation? Every clinic held in Wingham should have at least 100 donors. We were below this number at the last eihtic. The next clinic will be held here itt about four weeks and more donors are needed. This is an urgent appeal, Women and men are asked to register. At the last 'clinic the women out- numbered the men, Leave your name at MeXibbott's Drug Store or at the Red Cross Rooms. Floor Show, Dance, Games -Lions Frolic, Wingham, Labor Day Evening Monday, Sept. oth