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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-09-09, Page 1PROMOTED TWICE WHILE PRISONER Sgt. Norman j, Welwood Received Two Promotions Mr.. and Mrs, E. C. Welwood of Whitechnrelt have received word that their son, Sergeant Norman J. Wel- wood has been appointed Flight Serg- eant, effective 22nd of June, and War- rant Officer, effective 22nd December 1942. Norman was shot down over Ger- „many on. November 9th last year and was reported as missing. About five weeks later, in. December, he was re- ported as a prisoner of war in Ger- many. PiriCil to enlistment Norman was on the staff of Huron. Motors here. Mr. and Mrs. Welwood get messag- es from him very often and he is in good health and spirits. He receives, Red Cross parcels regularly and says that they are most welcOme and filled a very necessary spot in the diet they receive over there. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22 Donors Urgently Required For This Clinic The 7th Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic to be held here has' een arrang- ed for Wednesday morning; September 22nd. The local committee are most anxious to have at least 100 donors and make an urgent appeal to any who are not yet listed, to leave their names at McKibbc,a's Drug Store or at the Red Cross rooms. The response for donors in this .community has been very encouraging to the committee. Both women and -men have come forward for this very important war effort. However more are required for this service. Your blood ddriation may be the means of saving the life of one of our soldiers, sailors or airmen. BEADS COMMITTEE FOR M. D. NO. 1 J. D. Thomas, formerly of Gode- rich and widely known authority on soil conservation, has been named to head the new Industrial Mobilization Sufvey Committee for military district No. 1 (Western Ontario), it was an- nounced here, The committee will oversee .em- ployee surveys of dozens of Western Ontario industries engaged in war production, and will plan the orderly withdrawal of replaceable civilian workers who are eligible for service in the armed forces. Under the industrial survey plan all essential war industries employing 200 or more men will be required to sub- mit lists covering the identity' status • and type of work performed by all em- ployeeS of military age. RED CROSS CALLS FOR SEWERS, KNITTERS The Red Cross rooms are again open. Sewers and knitters who have been assisting and others who are wil- ling to help are asked to be there on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There are several requirements on the Red Cross monthly quotas which need workers at AUGUST DONATIONS TO THE RED CROSS ASSISTED IN DEFENCE WORK Local and District Girls Spent Vacation Doing War Work This spring the call was sent out for those who have long vacation to' give some of their holiday time to war work. .Six ladies from this district took the-invitation to heart and spent : six weeks working for the General Engineering Company, Searboro, on the east end of Toronto. They were: Miss Agnes Williamson, Miss Norma Coutts; Miss Grace Sheriff, all of town;, Miss S. Sheriff who teaches school is Essex; Miss Myrtle Yuill and Miss Ferrol Higgins of Morris. Miss Yuill teaches at Harriston and Miss Higgins at Galt, Miss 'William- son is a, member of Wingham Public School staff as was Miss Coutts last year, but this year she will attend Western University... The girls report that although the work was -very hard they enjoyed it very much and they must have inis pressed the firm for which they work- ed as they received letters of appreci- ation of their efforts. L. 0. L. MEMORIAL SERVICE SUNDAY Service Will Be Held at the Cemetery The annual Memorial Service of Wingham Loyal Orange Lodge No. 794, will be held at the Wingham Cemetery, Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, at the L.O.L. Memorial Plot. The address is to be given by Rev. John Lucas with E. 0. Gallagher in charge. In 'case of rain the service will be held in the LO.L. hall,-.Ed- ward Street. Improving In Health Reg. Collar who was recently in- valided home from overseas and is at present a. patient in Byron Sanitorium, is progressing satisfactorily, we are happy to state, Honoured At Dinner Party The Chainway staff were entertain- ed at a dinner party on Tuesday even- ing last week by the manager, Miss Reta Stapleton, in honour of Miss Eileen Dark who has reported to Vic- toria Hospital as a nurse-in-training. The staff made a presentation to Miss Dark. COUNCIL TO HOLD FUEL CANVASS Be Prepared To Give The. Necessary Information Winghtun Town Council will con- duct a fuel canvass to obtain inform- ation necessary to pass on to the fuel controller. The canvass is also being made so that an accurated picture of the fuel situation here may be had be- fore the cold weather sets in. Here are questions you will be ask- ed: Have you your winters fuel supply.? How flinch more coal will you re- quire for the 1948-44 season? An. thracite or blower coal? How .much More wood will you re- quire for the 1948-44 season? Have your answers ready when the canvasser calls as a quick survey is necessary. Single Copies Five Cents With Which Is Amalgamated The G errie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th, 1943 Subscriptions. $2.00 Per Year - HOW JAP HANGAR LOOKED AFTER KISKA CAPTURE I LIONS FROLIC WAS A GREAT SUCCESS • American forces and decided to leave without a fight. 'These men of the Rising Sun are now aware that they have stellar oppisition in the Allies. The Wingham Branch of the Cana- dian Red Cross Society • wishes to acknowledge the following donations received during the month of August, and to thank the donors for their gifts: Mrs. George Phippin, 1 quilt top; Girls ,of Grade 4, per Miss McLaugh- lin, 1 knitted afghan; Whitechurch Unit, 14 large quilts, 1 crib quilt; Mrs. J. Hutchison, Whitechurch, 1 quilt; Mrs. W. Dawson, Whitechurch, 1 quilt; M'rs. A, Moore, Whitechurch, 1 quilt”; Mrs, W. Henry, Whitechurch, 1 quilt; Mrs, Grain's Group, White- church, 1 quilt; Misses A, and M. Laidlaw, 2 quilts; Five school children, Lucille St, Marie, Agnes Martin, Lois Falconer, Ivan Laidlaw, Angtts Fal- coner, 1 crib quilt; Mrs. Milian. Moore, 1 quilt; Mrs. Fisher's !Group, 1 quilt; Mrs. 3. Webb, 1 lining, Cash Donations Mrs. Peter Gowans, $1.00; Miss M. McCallum, $2,00; Miss Catharine Rots $2.00; Mrs. L. Grain's Group $8,00; Whitechurch Red cross, per Mrs, It Pollock, $2,20; 9th Turtiberry, per Mrs. A, Hastings, X25,00. , COUNCIL HELD SEPT, MEETING Fuel Survey Will Be Made The Town Council held the regular September meeting on Tuesday even- ing. It was decided that the council would hold a fuel survey and each home will be canvassed so that 'the necessary information can be obtained. A letter was read from Wingham L,O,L, No, 794 thanking the council for their co-operation at the time of the 12th of July celebration. • A letter was also read regarding a hydrant at the Western Foundry but the clerk informed the council that this matter had been dealt with and the letter was filed. A motion by Coun. VanWyck and Reeve Evans gave permission for a building permit to be issued to Joe Kerr to erect ct building to house his machinery on the property south of the machine shop. This motion also granted permission for a permit to be issued to Mrs. W. J. Clark to erect a garage. Coun. Johnson .reported for the property committee that the new roof has been completed at the arena, but that a new eavetrough was necessary. It was decided to accept the tender of the Stainton Hardware of $174 for this work. Mayor Crawford brought up the matter of water from the arena roof flooding into the arena from the east side and the property and street com- mittee are to 'look into this matter and make the necessary recommendations. A number of accounts were ordered paid on motion of Coins. VanWyck and Johnson. SCHOOLS OPENED ON TUESDAY Middle and Upper School Postponed Until September 20 The local schools commenced the fall term on Tuesday as per schedule with the exception of the middle and upper school classes of the High School. The students who will attend these forms.-will start their fall studies on September 20th. This extention of the summer holidays was granted these classes in order that the students would be available for farm work. The announcement to this effect was not made until Friday and this late deeis- ion caused some confusion. BINGO!. BINGO! Meet your friends at the Legion Bitigo each Saturday evening in the Council Chambers, The Legion and Auxiliary hold these bingo to raise, funds for Overseas ,Smc.kes and if pos- sible to have a fund for Legion work in connection, with returning soldiers. Good choice of prizes. Play Bingo Saturday evenings in Wingham coun- cil, chambers. Hospital Auxiliary .To Meet On Monday The regular meeting of the Wo- man's Auxiliary to Wingham. General Hospital, will, be held in the Council. Chamber on Monday afternoon, Sept. 13th, at 3.45. As plans are to be made for the fall and winter activities of the Auxiliary, a good attendance is desir- ed, Caught Some Fine Bass People who are skeptical of the fine fishing in the Maitland river would have reversed their opinion if they had seen the splendid catch made by Miss :Dorothy Deans, Mrs. Harry Brown, Jr., and Mrs. -Ruby McGibbon, oit Monday morning. The ladies were rained out or no doubt their efforts would have been further rewarded. Surprise PresentatiOns A very pleasant party was reld at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Alex Dark in hondur of Miss Frances Brophy, who is entering St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph, as a nurse-in-training. The girls present took this opportunity to make a surprise presentation to Miss Brophy also to Miss Eileen'Dark, who left this week to train at Victoria', Hospital, Loridet, FIVE COWS DIE AT ST. HELENS A meal of wheat and apples was too Mitch for five cows at SC Helens, Seven cows partook of this tasty meal but only two survived. The cows got into a wheat field and then into Gord- on Rintoul's orchard. The owners were Earl Cranston, Mrs. Ball, D, C, MacDonald and H. D, MacDonald, Wrecked in the days cif bombing and bombarding which drove the Jays from their Kiska island stronghold in the Aleutians, this Japanese aeroplane hangar pictured was found in this. 'condition by the .landing Canadians and Americans, The Jays must have got wind of the coming of the North RADIO SCHOOL, PADRE SPOKE TO LIONS Committees Named for the Following Year The opening Lions Luncheon for the season was held at the Queen's Coffee Shop last . Friday evening. Plans fOr the Frolic on Monday were discussed and all details were covered. Guests were Messrs R. A. Coutts, Fred 'Massey, Jack Reavie, Mike Mc- Phail and Torn -Currie. Lion Otto Gallagher introduced as his guest FR. U. T. A. Floyd, Padre of the R.C.A.F. School at Clinton. Flt. Lt. Floyd addressed the Club briefly remarking that he had never been in this part of Canada before, most of his life being spent in To- ronto. He thought that men in the armed forces saw a great deal more of Canada than they would otherwise see clue to being assigned to different parts. of Canada during their training period. This was his first trip to Wingham and he was favorably 'im- pressed with this part of the country. President Harley Crawford thanked him for his remarks and hoped he would visit the Club again. Lion Jack McKibbon was appointed as Lion Tamer and Lion Bill Connell as Tail Twister. Lions Elston Car- diff, M.P., and Jack Hanna, ALLA., were selected as soloists. Lion Car- diff rendered "Way Down upon the Swanee River" successfully and after considerable tuning up with the Pian- ist, Lion Harold Victor Pym, Lion Jack Hanna gave a creditable perform- ance of "Roamin' in the Gloatnin'." Mr, Jack Reavie favored with a solo and encore which were greatly enjoy- ed. President Harley Crawford thanked friends of the Club who always as- sisted in making the annual Frolic a success, Lion Emery Stuckey present- ed a financial statement on the 12th of July Frolic and a 'net profit of $796.86 was made with this event. This was shared with the Orangemen. Lion Ronald Rae reported that the Howick Lions liad netted a profit of $902 at their Frolic in Gorrie. . It was agreed that as many as possible attend the Charter night for the How- ick Lions Club to be held on the 14th of- September at Wroxeter. The selection of Committees for the 1943-44 season was presented and recommended 'by the Board of Direc- tors. This selection was approved on motion of. Lion Hal MacLean and Lion lien Crttikshatik, Lion Jack Mc- Kibbon as Chairman of the Frolic CoMmittee reported everything in readiness for the big Frolic. A new band shell had been constructed which could afterward be removed in con- venient sections for storage: The mat- ter of building a new dance floor dur- ing the winter was considered and a Committee selected to deal with this. Lion Tamer sack McKibbon led in a number of favorite songs and the meeting closed with the usual Lions roar, With U. F. 0. Ili Toronto' Miss Elaine Walsh of telgra.ve has accepted a secretarial position at the head 'office of the United Partners at Toronto. She left the first of the week to assume her new 'duties after spending a month assisting her par- etas on the farm. ATTENDED ONTARIO FARM CONFERENCE 21 Member Adv4PLY Board. Set Up Mr. John W. Hanna, M.L.A,, at- tended the Ontario Farm. Conference which was held in Toronto last week under the direction of Lt.-Col. George Drew, premier of Ontario. It was at- tended by 375 representatives and a 21-member advisory .committee was established. The premier said it was the beginning of a new deal for agri- culture. This committee will be cloaked with full authority of the Public Inquiries Act. The lack of planning to meet the farm manpower situation emphasized the need for such a committee and was the reason for the Minister of. Agirculture, Col. Kennedy, calling the meeting. Eighteen of the 21 mem- bers of the committee were named. The three vacancies will be filled by a representative of the Burley Tobac- co Growers' Association and two mem- bers from Northern Ontario, appointed by the minister of Agriculture, Members Named Members are ; H. L. Craise, Lin- coln County, representing the fruit growers; M. M. Robinson, Halton, vegetable growers; W. Montgomery, Prince Edward, cheese producers; Mrs. C, Holmes, Hastings, Ontario Women's Institutes; Harry Scott, Ox- ford, concentrated milk producers; Roy Lick, Ontario whole milk produc- ers; Stewart Brown, Elgin, beef pro- ducers; M. V, Cochran, Lanark, agri- cultural societies; W. Brechon, Hal- ton, Crop Improvement Association; Alex McKinney, Peel, Plowmen's As- sociation. Harry Wilson, Charing Cross, and Harold Huffman, Blenheim, Special Crop Association; James Henderson, Portsmouth, W, A. Dryden, and -Char- les Boynton, York County, pure bred livestock breeders; W. L. Whyte, Sea- forth, poultry industries; N. A. Flet- cher, Hannon, Ontario Agricultural Council; Folyd Griesbach, Coiling- wood, Junior Farmers. BOWLED IN THE GLOBE DOUBLES On Wednesday and Thursday last week Alex Crawford and Omar Hasel- grove took part in the Globe doubles bowling tournament at Toronto.0 They won four games losing their fifth. game to the pair that won first place. To win this event it is necessary to win seven consecutive games. Geo. Mathieson and his partner of Gode- rich came third. Bandmaster Fractured Arm Mr, George J. Wright, lOcal band- Master, suffered a fractured arm, just above tile wrist, on Monday night. After conducting the band at the Lions Frolic he returned home and had the misfortune to fall on the steps with the resulting fracture. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golley an- nounce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Dorothy Laureen, to Mr. James Wilson Thornton, only son of Mr, and Mrs. George Thornton, Blue- vale. The marriage will take place in September, Andy Clark Back On Sunday morning Andy Clarke resumed his "Neighborly News" broadcasts from CBL. Andy had been on a holiday for the month previous and his weekly chats over that im- portant part of Ontario that lies out-'' side the city will be again listened to with interest, Brothers In The Army The two sons of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Johnson of town, are now members of the army. George enlisted at Hamilton and is now with the Signallers. at Barriefield. Ken enlist- ed from Mount Forest, where he was a member of the Dominion Bank staff, and he is now on duty at Ottawa. Miss Mae Coulter left Monday for her school in Goderich township; Miss Margaret to Kitchener and James Coulter to Dunchttreh, Ontario. HARRY POSLIFF NOW FLYING OFFICER Friends of Harry Posliff will be pleased to learn that he has received a promotion from Pilot Officer to that of Plying Officer, Harry has been stationed for the past six months at Mountain View as an instructor in Bombing, FULL 'ENTRY FOR MIXED DOUBLES Thirty-eight Pairs. Took Part In Play The bowling greens was the scene of great 'activity on Thursday night when the Ladies' Club sponsored a mixed doubles tournament. There was a full entry of thirty-eight pairs. Three ten-end games were played with a plus of. eight. Between the second and third games the ladies served lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mason of town, romped off with first prize with three wins plus 23. Other prize winners were: 2nd, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eidt, of Walkerton, three wins plus 21; 3rd, Miss Margaret Soloman and W. Mc- Coy of Luclenow, three wins plus 19; 4th, Miss Margaret Rae and R. Rae of Lucknow, three wins plus 10; 5th, Miss Y. McPherson and Harley Craw- ford of town,. two wins plus 16; 6th, Mrs. C. Taylor and Wally Miller of town, two wins plus 15; 7th, Mrs. Cutt and Russ Wheeler of Goderich, two wins plus 14. FRACTURED ARM FOR THE SECOND TIME Had These Accidents Inside of Two Months Little Guelda Stapleton, eight-year- old daughter of 'Mr. and Mrs. A, W. Stapleton, fell at the home of her aunt, Mrs. C. W. Aitken in Howick, on Sat- urday last and fractured her arm, This is the second similar accident for Guelda as she fell on July 5th at her own home and fractured the same arm, Bingo Well Attended The Legion and Ladies Auxiliary Bingo held last Saturday night was the best held yet this season. These Saturday night Bingos are proving very popular indeed. Won Flying Award Congratulations to Pilot Officer Jack Cooke, formerly of the Dominion Bank staff here, who recently won the Dominion Skyways award for pro- ficiency at St. John, Quo, He will go to Rivers, Man,, for ,a four weeks in- struction course. POULTRYMEN WILL MEET AT LONDON Western Ontario's Wartime Poultry Production Conference to Be Held in London Nick Whyte of Seafotth informed us that it is expected that 1000 poultry- men will attend the Western Ontario Wartime Poultry Production Confer- ence which is being held in the Mas- onic Temple, 250 Queens Avenue, at London, on Thursday, September 16. There will be morning and afternoon sessions and Mr. Whyte says that there will not be a dull moment from the time proceedings start at 9.30 in the morning. Leading authorities will speak on all phases of management and production and their advice will save the poultry- men of Western Ontario many dol- lars. Plan to attend. Registration is 50e and lunch is available for 50c. Banquet tickets are $1A0 Be sure to attend this important conference and bring your problems along. Two Thousand Were In Attendance The annual Labour Evening Lions Frolic was. bigger and better than ever. AbOut two thousand people in carnival mood were in attendance, and all appeared to have a very good time. The games were well patronized as was the dancing. The floor show made a hit and all in all the evening was an outstanding one. The proceeds will be used by the Lions Club for child welfare and other usch important activities. Winners of Lucky program prizes, $5.00 War Savings Certificates were: Clark Johnston of Belgrave with pro- gram No, 7562 and Mrs, Charles A. Roberts of Wingliam with No. 7952, Winners of the War Savings Certifi- cates on which tickets were sold dur- ing the past few weeks were as fol- lows: 1st., $50.00 Certificate, Able Seasman Allan Stevens, York, Toronto, with ticket No. 1432; 2nd., $35.00 Certificate, Jack Willits, Wingham, with ticket No. 2994; 3rd,, $25.00 Certificate, Miss Bertha Eleeda Malcolm, Niagara Falls, N.Y., with ticket No. 2833; 4th., $15.00 Certifi- cate, Mrs. Charles Blatchford, Wing-. ham, with ticket No. 1032, Wingham Citizens' Band played outside the arena while the crowd; gathered and their music after inside the arnea was also appreciated. MOBILE RECRUITING UNIT HERE WEEKLY The Army Mobile Recruiting Unit in Command of Lieut. McDonald, made their weekly stop in town, Fri- day, September 3, and their report for this week shows that tradesmen in (C) category are needed at once. The C.W.A.C. is doing a grand job of 'releasing Al men from important work for duties overseas. There is a great demand for women now—steno- graphers, clerks, drivers, machine op- erators and many others. Information, at the Armouries or from the Mobile Recruiting Unit whiich is in town very Friday. HAD TIP OF HIS FINGER CUT OFF Mr. William Davidson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davidson, lost the tip off one of his fingers on his left hand last week. Bill was operating a drill- ing rnaCillillq 711101 was In'ijctirier new -water supply for Beatty. Bros,z at Fergus, when he found it necessary to make adjustments to the machine, and it was while carrying' out this duty that the accident happened. His finger was squeezed between the • crank and a block on the machine. POTATOES UNDER PRICE CEILING Order Effective September 6 The Prices Board issued an order, ci£n September 6, establishing maximum prices at which potatoes may be sold by growers, wholesalers and retailers in any part of Canada, :old providing that prices at all levels of distribution will be kept closely in line with those prevailing last year. The order fixes maximum prices for salt's by growers or other shippers in each of four zones in Canada. Zone No, 1 is designated as all that part of Canada east of the 88th degree of west longitude, just east of Fort William and Port Arthur, In No. 1, the grower or shipper's maximum price for varieties of po- tatoes, delivered at Montreal is fixed at $1,90 per 75-pound container of Can- ada No. 1 large grade; $1.60 for Can- ada No. 1 grade and $1,45 for Canada No. 2 grade, At any other distributing centre in zone No. 1 the price is varied by a freight differential based on normal carload shipping costs from Charlotte- town to Montreal, To his delivered cost a retailer sell- ing to consumers may add a mark-up of 40 cents per 100-pound container; 80 cents per 75-pound container; 25 cents for a 50-pound container; 15 cents for 25 pounds; 12 cents for 15 pounds, or 8-10 cent per pound for a container of less than 10-pouted size. All prices specified in the order ap- ply to sales made between now and January 10, 1944. After that date, maximum prices may 'be increased at a designated rate to rune 1, 1944, to cover storage and shrinking charges,