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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-09-16, Page 112:EO SHIELD HOME FRONT APPEAL • • OPENS MONDAY -This District Organized and tReady For The Drive The annual Salvation Army Red Shield Home Front Appeal will get tinder way throughout the Dominion on Monday next, Septembet' 20th. This district in the last campaign rais- ed about $2,800 and the objective for this drive has been set at $2,500. The national campaign objective $800,000.- 4)0, Most all are familiar with the Home Front work of the Salvation Army and 'the money raised in this campaign will be used fora th e continuance of such Projects as children's summer camps, old ladies' and old men's homes, pris- on work, rescue work among young -women, and many other phases,' The campaign will be conducted from September 20 to September 30, The campaign organizations are as :follows for this, district:. Wilfgham—R, H. Lloyd, chairman; Frank Howson, vice-p're'sident; treas- aurer, G. E. Northwood. Morris — Mrs.,W. Coulter, 2nd line; Coultes, 3rd line, Whitechurch — Mr. Welwood., Teeswater Mrs. Freeman. Belmore — Mrs. Scott Ingles. Lucicnow — Mr. IIVIurdie, chairman; see'y-treas., Mr, McKim, Wroxeter — Mr.' R. J. Rann, Bluevale — Mrs. Aitken. Ripley — G. I, Johnston, chairman; J. A. MacLeod, treasurer; Neil Mc- Lennan, helper. CORN COB HAS "V" FOR VICTORY SIGN We have heard of many things of nature that through some freak or nat- tral causes showed the "V" for victory sign. But the cob of corn grown by Ur. D. H, Finley, Victoria Street, was the first corn to have such distinction -which has been. brought to our atten- tion, ,Mr. Finley picked this cob on Friday last week and it is unusual•in tWo ways. First because it is a normal cob with another small cob as an off-shoot at the top of the cob, Secondly this small cob form a "V" on the main cob. This freak was grown in such .a manner that nothing peculiar was noticed about it until the leaves were stripped off. tGlenannan Section Sent Parcels The men Overseas front the Glen- annan section will have a welcome surprise in the near future as the ladies of the section last week sent 'boxes to them. Two Winners at Seaforth Five pairs from here took part in the doubles tournament at Seaforth on Thursday evening. The tournament was concluded at the end of the sec- ond game due to the continued rain, Two local pairs were. prize winners each with two wins plus 8. Ed, Nash and Mr, Newcombe, as' they had the largest aggregate won third plac fourth going to Art Wilson and Jack Mason. LEGION AUXILIARY HAD FINE MEETING Plant For Much War Work The regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary id the Canadian Legion was held last week at which ten new mem- bers Were received. It was decided to send boxes of candy overseas and tickets were given out to be sold on a beautiful pair of blankets to raise money. Donations of $9.50 were received to swell the minesweepers fund, Every $2.00 buys a warm, water repellant turtle-neck sweaters for one of the brave men who go down td the sea in these small boats to do their very dangerous work, It was agreed to make ditty bags far` the Salvation Army, $25,00 being voted for this purpose. A shower of suitable toilet articles, games and sweets, will be held at the October meeting. These will be used to help fill the bags. Mrs. A, J. Walker agreed to tee that helpers were provided for the Sean.- "day night Blown. Mrs. M, Paxton and MrS. McArthur took orders for a neat little leather- ette ease to hold ration cards, the pro. needs to go to the minesweepers fund. At the close of Atm meeting. the region members jolted the ladies and a Pleasant seeial evening was enjoyed and refreshments served by the social committee. SPLENDID 'EXHIBITS AT BELGRAVE SCHOOL. FAIR ON TUESDAY Fair • Was Largely Attended AO Classes Were Well Filled Twelve: schools took part in the parade at the Belgrave School Fair which was held on Tuesday this week. The parade was headed by the Luck- now Pipe Band, Following the parade Mr. John W. Hanna, M.P,P,; School Inspector j. H. Kinkead; James Shearer, Her County Agricultural Representative and Mr. Stewart Procter, president of the fair addressed the gathering, Keen Competition The classes for most part were very well filled and' competition was very. keen, The displays' of fruits, vege- tables and flowers were most attrac- tive and the quality and quantity up to the usual high standard of the fair. There was also keen competition in the livestock exhibits and some were of the opinion that this branch of the fair was particularly outstanding. The weather was on i6 good be- haviour and this may have had a bear- ing on -the large number who were present. There was a spelling match, races, calf race and novelty race chasing the . greasy pig. Usually the children's concert is held the same evening as the fair, but the directors are holding this on an- other date as they felt the children had too much to do- showing their exhibits and taking part in a concert on the same day. ' The full list of prize winners will be in our next issue, 4,- filke•-1," W.M.S. HELD FIRST AUTUMN MEETING. Interesting Papers Were Presented • The Women's Missionary Society of St Andrew's Presbyterian church held their first meeting after the holi- days on Wednesday last week, The, president opened the meeting with. prayer and after the singing of a hymn Miss F. Wilson gave the scrip- ture reading from the 52nd chapter of Isaiah. Miss R. Dey led in the prayer from the Glad Tidings. Miss Annie McBurney gave a splen- did paper from the devotional study book "The Scarred Face of Christ", The offering was dedicated in prayer- by Mrs. H. F, McGee. Mrs. W. J. Henderson gave a most interesting paper from the missionary study book "China's Leadership To-day" and "The Christian Movement in India," (Mrs. I. Aitcheson favoured with a solo "Listen and Wait for the Mas- ter". Mrs. W. Hammond closed the meeting with prayer, Won Third At Goderich Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Williams won, third prize at the Mixed Doubles Bowling Tournament at Goderich on Monday evening. Two other entries were present from Wingham, but fail- ed to get in the money. L. 0. L. HELD ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE. Address NA:ra B. s Giveh Lucas By Rev. J Rev. J. B. Lucas in his address to L, 0. L. 794 at their Memorial Serv- ice, Sunday, stated that mankind's dearest Wish is to be remembered. The steps towards gaining that remem- brance, he said, arc Faith, Forgiveness, Courage and Love of Our Brethren. He apPealed for a Faith expressed in Action, a soul renewed by Divine Grac e revealing in life the 'Courage of the Master and Love which over- comes all evil and creates a new life, a new brotherhood, a new world. The Brethren of L. 0. L. 194 as Well as visitors from lodges in the dis- trict met at the Wingham Cemetery at 3 o'clock. The service was con- ducted by Rev, B. O. Gallagher, who also read the list of departed brethren, Wreaths were laid on the Memorial Plot, in memory of brethren buried hi the local cemetery, by W. Deputy Master W, McGee. In memory of those buried elsewhere, by the Chap- lain, 5. W. Scott. In memory of de- ceased members of the Orange Young Britons, by the Tyler, S. Tyndal, and in memory of the Loyal True Blues, by Bro. Y. Bailey, The devotional part of the Memorial Was directed by the Chaplain, Biro. Joshua Scott:, and Martial rtro J. A, MacDonald was in charge of the parade. .1.10.111M149F411....--o, With Which Is Amalgamated The G orrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, Dingle Copies Five Cents WINGHArk ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEM,pER 16, 1.4.3 Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year PRESENTED DRAMA. AT WALKERTON Ladies of Wingham Baptist Young • People Entertained. Walkerton Meeting r••••••••••,".... On Thursday night of last week a number' of the Baptist Young People of town, motored to Walkerton where they had charge of a missionary meet- ing in the Baptist Church, The main feature of the 'program was"the presentation of tits missionary drama, "Untouchable" which depicts' life in India among the cast system.' Thbse who' took part in this drama, were Misses Marjorie Falconer, Rosr etta Dennis, Shirley MacLean, Mrs. Bruce MacLean and Mrs. Frank Collar: Mrs,•Arno Kelly, of Kincardine, was also present and rendered two lovely solos entitled "Perishing" and, "A' Little'Bit of Love," The program was much enjoyed by the Walkerton people who attended as well as by some from Hanover and Neustadt, wlio, had motored to Walk- I-ton for the 'meeting. HEAVY FROST ON SATURDAY NIGHT First Heavy Frost of the Season Much damage was, done in some of the ai'eas in this district by the first big frost'of the season, Saturday night and early Sunday morning. As often is the case with a frost some places were •missed entirely while others close by were nipped. 'Cucumber vines were hit rather badly as were some bean patches. So far as we can get information the corn appears to have got by. Some flowers were :badly touched. The new roof on the arena was as white as though it were covered with snow. Assisting With Western Harvest Bud Lockridge has gone to West- ern Canada to assist with the harvest. Dance Glenannan School Wednesday, September 22nd, Tif- fin's Orchestra. Admission '25 cents. Dance At Currie's School Friday night this week. Tiffin's, orchestra. Admission 25 cents. For Overseas smokes. Attending Pickering College Jack Lloyd, son of Mr, and Mrs. R. H. Lloyd, has entered Pickering College, Newmarket, for the coming year. Attending Alma College " Miss Marjorie French, Miss Ann Whittaker and Miss Moria Haywood left on Thursday 'to attend Alma Col- lege, St. Thomas. In Aid Of Russian Relief • A social was held at the 'home' of Mrs. Stewart Henry recently 'under the auspices of the R.S.W,A.- $4,75 was raised for the Russian Relief, Fractured Ribs Captain Writ Bennett of the Sal- vation Army fell, down the steps at the hall Saturday afternoon and frac- tured two or three ribs, also bruised his legs somewhat, Moved To Prescott Mr, and Mrs, -Grant !McLean have gone to Prescott where Grant has accepted a position with the. Gold Manufacturing Co, Their furniture was moved on Saturday. Vfsited St. Marys Chapter Mr. W. Stanley Hall, District Grand Superintendent of the Royal Arch Masons, for this district, paid his .of- ficial visit to the St. Marys chapter on Monday evening. He wag accomp- anied by Mr. H. F. McGee, secretary of the local chapter, Enlisted In, The R. C. A, P. Clayton Coates who has been on the staff of the Canadian Bank of Com- merce here for sometime last week re- potted for duty in the! R, C. A, F. Another enlistment in the R. C, A. F. is Donald Adams, son of and Mrs. C. Manes, Donald will report on Tuesday next week.. R. S. W. A. Draw . The recent draw, held for bed pair of Nylon donated by Mrs. M. Bader, was won by Mrs, Prank Tout, of Kineaedirte, holding lucky ticket number 490. Many thaeks are due to thote who' 86 etiergetically sold tickets, also to Mrs, trader for her generous donation, The draw realized the grand sum of $95.00. ,BLOOD DONOR CLINIC WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22 Donors Urgently Required For This Clinic The 7th Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic to be held here has been 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 McKibbon's Drug Store' or at the Red Cross rooms, The response for donors in this cominunity 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 donation may be the means of saving the life of one of our soldiers, sailors or airmen. NOW HAVE TWO • SONS OVERSEAS Mr. and Mrs. George Carr of town received word from their son Ralph, last week, that he has arrived safely Overseas. Ralph is with the signallers. Mr. and Mrs. Carr have three sons in the army, two, George and Ralph are Overseas and the other son Jack, is at present stationed at Stratford. Last week Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Hollo- way, Lower Wingham, received a cable from their son .Ross informing them that he had arrived safely over- seas. Mr. and Mrs. Holloway now have two sons serving in the Old Land as their son Stewart .has been overseas for some time. Stickers Instead of License Plates George H. Doucet, Ontario minister of highways announced no new license plates will be issued to motorists in this province next year because of the steel shortage. Vehicles will carry a windshield sticker to be supplied when the licenses are purchased, he said, adding that 1948 plates t;t'votuld be used necessitating a change in the system of issuing permits. POULTRYMEN TO HOLD IMPORTANT CONFERENCE PrOduction Conference Being Held In London Thursday This Week The Masonic, Temple, London; will be the mecca of 1000 poultrymen from all parts of Western Ontario on Thursday this week, The event that will attract this large gathering is the Western Ontario. Wartime Poultry Production Conference, Proceedings will get under way at 9,30 a.m. There will also be an afternoon session and the eoncludirtg part of the conference will be a banquet at which Dr, W. R, Graham will be the guest speaker, An hours entertainment will be presented following the address. Regittratioft fee 60e; noon lunch available 60c; banquet tickets $1.60. REV. BEECROFT HEADS HURON COUNTY WAR FINANCE COMMITTEE Another Victory Loan Will Be Held In October At a recent meeting of the National War Finance Committee for Huron County, Rev. W. A, Beecroft of town was appointed as chairman, Mr. Bee- croft since the inception of this com- mittee has been 'associated with this activity being 0,airman of one of the committees as Well as being one of the principal speakers. 'Mr. Beecroft was at a 'meeting of all the county chair- men at 'Toronto last week forwarding plans for the coming Victory Loan in October. The 5th Victory Loan will have a minimum objective of $1,200,000,000 which is $100,000,000 more than the previous loan. It is hoped by the National Committee to raise much more than this 'amount, County objectives have not as yet been announced but it is expected that the amount raised in the last loan w ill be the objective for Huron. This would be $3,330,000,00 The County Chairman for the past two Victory Loans was Mayor A, J. McMurray of Clinton. MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL START ON TUESDAY NEXT In last weeks paper in our item re- garding the opening of the schools we stated that the Middle and Upper School classes would start on Monday, September 20th, This was in error as these classes will get underway Tues- day morning, next, September 21st. HOSPITAL INSTALLS MORE EQUIPMENT Wingham General Hospital has one of the best equipped labour rooms of any of the smaller hospitals in West- e r n Ontario, in fact it compares most favourably with almost any hospital in this part of the provinee. A short time ago the board purchased a mod- ern luMinar light for this room and during the past month a new table of the latest design had been installed. A new floor' covering will be laid and the, walls painted and When this is completed it will be not one of the best equipped rooms but also modern in other :appoiefinents. The hospital is now practically fully equipped with gatch beds amid in every other way the' hospital is being brought' up.to-date wherever neces- sary. The building newly painted, pee. cents a very much better appearance, For the past two months the hos- pital has set a record having more than 600 hospital days itt both months. Much credit is due 4rg. I, Morro atid the staff for the very teffielene manner with which the hospital is being operated. RED CROSS WILL HOLD A SHOWER 1000 Christmas Bags Required For Men in Hospital in Newfoundland The Red Cross Society of Canada is arranging through the facilities of its various branches to send 1000 Christmas gags to the men in hospital in Newfoundland. These will be made of attractive glazed calico in bright colours and will be filled with new articles. The new articles required are: pen knives, pencils, paper and envelopes, cribbage boards, checker boards, play- ing cards, games of puzzles, hard candy and chocolate bars, lifesavers, gum, readers digest, books (paper covered), cigarettes, gay Christmas cards, crossword puzzle books. Plan to donate some of the above articles when the shower or collection is made, Only new articles are asked for at this time. BINGO! BINGO! Vor 'good prizes attend the, Bingo belch in the Council Chambers each Saturday evening under the auspices of the Legion and the Ladies Auxil- iary. Proceeds front these Bingos are used for smokes for the boys Over- seas, or for post war work among soldiers in the New Army. Good prizes, quick play at the Legion Bingo held each Saturday evening. Doing Important Work Mr, f. W. Lutton, son of Mr. Tol- lerton Lutton of town, is at present on the West Coast doing special work for the Royal Navy, Mr. Lutton is chief engineer with the Neon Products Western Canada Limited. Battery- On Another Scheme The 99th Battery held another all day scheme on Sunday, the first they have .held since returning from the summer camp at Petawawa the latter part of August. This, is the seventh such schemes to he held this year and three more will be held as the train- ing schedule calls for ten, On Sunday they spent the day north of the, con- etery arid dinner was served in the open, TWO RECRUITING UNITS WERE HERE LAST WEEK During the past week two recruiting units visited Wingham, On Wednes- day the mobile H, C. A. P. recruiting unit had quite a busy time fore the few hours it was here during tlie late after- noon and evening, The calls made on this unit were all men—there being no applications or inquiries from the fair sex. On Priday the Army Mobile recruit- ing unit made its regular visit and reported ninth activity during the week in many centres it visited. This unit has all intormatiott• for any girls wishing information re enliattnent in the WAAC's. ACCEPTED R.C.A.M.C. APPOINTMENT Miss Ida Mary 1411tton, Now Home Sister With. The Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps The London Board of Eddcation has granted Miss Ida M, Imtton leave of absence as she has accepted a posi- tion as Home Sister with Royal Can- adian Army Medieal Corps. Miss Lutton has been on the teaching staff at London for the past ten years and prior to enlistment was teaching a special class at Governor Simcoe School, Miss Lutton is the daughter of Mr. Tollerton. Lutton of Wingham and the late Mrs. Lutton. In her new work Lieut-Sister Lut- ton will act as receptionist and do the opathic work -in a military hospital. She will be stationed at Sussex, New Brunswick and is leaving this week for her new duties. During the past summer Miss Lut- ton was a counsellor at Camp Tenant- kooneAlgonquin Park, where she gave instruction in handicraft, Miss Lutton visited her home here last week for a day prior to taking up her new work. INSTITUTE MEETS FRIDAY, SEPT. 24 Bluevale Institute To Be Guests The September meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held on Friday afternoon, September 24th, with Mrs. S, Campbell as convenor. The draw will' be made at this meeting on the beautiful quilt donated by Mrs. Alex Reid. The members of the Bluevale Institute will be guests at this meet- ing, , , The guest speaker will be Mrs, Ada Torrance who will give an address on "Art Criticism", A display of pottery will b e held and each member is re- quested to bring an article of pottery. An effort is being made to have a large meeting so that all are asked to bring a guest with them. RUMMAGE SALE The annual rummage sale sponsored by the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham Hospital will be held in the Council Chambers on Saturday, October 16th. They are asking for donations of cloth- ing, dishes, furniture, etc., everything is saleable. Keep the date in mind, further notice later, Attending College at Bellevill e Mr, Craig Armstrong left on Wed- nesday for Belleville where he has en- rolled at Albert College. Bowling Doubles Monday The Bowling Club will hold a doubles tournament on Monday even- big next, September 20th, Play will commence at 7.30 o'clock. It is ex- pected that there will be a frill entry, Another Wingham Boy Overseas W. J. (Joe) Tiffin is now overseas, Last week •his mother, Mrs. A. 3, Tif- fin, received word front hint that lie arrived. The list of Wingham boys who are overseas seems to grow week- ly. Howick Lions Held Charter Night The Charter Night of the Howick Lions Club was held at Wroxeter last night with nearly 250 in attendance at the banquet. The banquet was followed by a dance at Gorrie, A full report will be gievn next week. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gilmour, Turn- berry; announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Marion Jean, to Mr. Donald Bell Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. D, 'H, Campbell of Moles- worth. The marriage will take place quietly toward the end of September. Plan Winter Bridge The Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham Hospital are planning a series of bridge parties to be played every month during the fall and winter, commericing in October. Anyone wishing to take part will please notify Mrs, Dr. ,McKibbott or Mrs. A, 5. Walker before October 1, in order that the schedule may be prepared. Engagement Announcement Mt. and Mrs. Ernest E. Kennedy, Guelph, Ontario, wish to announce the engagement of their niece, Edith Vic- toria Marriott, Reg. 11,, to Dr. Carman Keneeth Hetherington, Hamilton, On- tario, sort of Mr, C. :Hetherington and the late Mrs. Hetherington,. of Wing- ham, The wedding to take place in Norfolk Street United 'Church, Guelph, Ontario, early in October, WOUNDED ALLIES FRATERNIZE AT PALACE GARDEN ?ARTY British and American soldiers, wounded during the North African and Sicilian campaigns, shown fratern- izing during a garden party held in `their honor at Buckingham Palace, London. .LEFT to RIGHT, are Private A. J. Ferries, London; Serge. F. 'Whitlock of Staines; Gunner 3, 3, Gray, London; Staff Sergeant Joseph S. Klasnick, Pittsburgh, Pa,; Staff Sergeant Alfred 5. Vickers, Chicago, III,; and Staff Sergeant C. R. Kirker, Toppenish, Washington.