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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-09-23, Page 1NEW PEACE BRIDGE ON ALASKA HIGHWAY OFFICIALLY OPENED With Which Is Amaloamated The Carrie Vitiate and Wroxeter News, WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1943 Subscriptions P.00 Per Yew Single Copies Five Cents HOWICK LIONS CHARTER NIGHT Survey Already ;Slade In Schools Fer Defective Eyesight The Charter Night for the Howick Lions Club was held at Wroxeter on 'Tuesday evening, September 14th, with a fine representation from, Lions Clubs -at Mt. Forest, Harriston, Arthur, Pal- merston, Seaforth, Exeter, Clinton, Goderich, Mitchell and Milverton. The Wingham Lions Club attended in -a body with their wives and a fine banquet was staged in the Town Hall at Wroxeter with about 250 persons seated. Singing was led by Lion George Northwbod with Lion Harold Victor Pym at the, piano. The Wingham Lions•octette composed of Lions How- ard Sherbondy, Jack McKibbon, Bill Connell, Otto Gallagher, Harry Gib- son, Stan Sibthorpe, Fred Spiy and Ron Rae, rendered several numbers which were well received. Several Tail Twisters were in action and fines were collected from a good many Lions for infractions of rules, etc. Lion "Baldy" Zimmerman of iMilver- ton provided several numbers on his 'Mouth organ. Mr, Arnold Earl fay- cured with two fine violin selections which were very much appreciated. - President Harley Crawford of the Wingliam Club presided and in his re- gnarks pointed out that the Wingham Lions were proud to sponsor such, an ;active group of Lions and felt that the Howick Club was off to a fine start with about $900 in the bank as the pro- ceeds of their first Frolic and a good (Continued from page one) QUOTA RECEIVED FOR RED CROSS The new quota of knitted articles has been received by the Wingham Red Cross:-50 girls' sweaters, (1 or 2 years), 50 boys' suits, (1 or 2 years), 25 boys' sweaters (5 to 8 years`, 25 -girls' sweaters, (5 to 8 'years), 25 sweaters for larger girls, 25 women's .sweaters. These are all for British -civilians. In addition there are 25 turtle neck sweaters, 50 pairs sox, and 75 pairs gloves for the airforce in England. As -can be readily seen, this means a great -deal of knitting so knitters are urged to call at the Red Cross rooms and se- cure wool, in order that this -quota -may be on its way as soon, as possible, Dance Glenannan School Wednesday, September 22nd. Tif- fin's Orchestra. Admission 25 cents, Won Ontario Scholarship Miss Mildred Fitzpatrick, daughter .of Mrs. N.1. Fitzpatrick, of town, has been successful in winning a $100.00 -cash, Provincial Scholarship in Grade In Hospital Is Sicily Doug. Clark of Lucknow, who is well known here, has sent word to his parents, that he is in the hospital in Sicily with back injuries, and that he -is doing fine. • To Observe Harvest Festival, St. Pauls church will observe the annual Commemoration of the Festival of the Harvest on Sunday next. Rev. C. Y. Frank, M. A., rector of Holy Tri- nity church, Toronto, and an alderman for that city, an outstanding leader in Social Service work, will preach at the evening service. ,,The rector will cele- brate' the Holy Communion at 8,30 a. m e and preach at 11 o'clock. BOWLERS HELD FINAL TOURNEy Greens Fall For Scotch Doubles On Monday Night The Wingham Bowling Club held as their final tournament of the season, Scotch Doubles on Monday night. They had an entry of 39 that filled the greens with one over, Rinks were en- tered as follows; two each from Han- over, Walkerton, Clifford, Teeswater, and l3lyth, four from Lucknow, six from Seaforth, seven from Goderich and twelve local. 'Three tett end games with a plus of 12 were played and the Winners were, first, Christie and McKellar, Seaforth, 8 wins plus 27; second, W. Ker and partner, Walkerton, 3 wins plus gi; third, Sproat and Beeehly, Seaforth, 3 wins plus 21; 'fourth, Gets Haseell and partner, Lucknow, 3 wins plus 14; fifs th, C. Finlayson and partner, Luck- now, 8 wins plus 13; sixth; y. Otaevs ford and 0. Haaelgrove, Wingliam, 2 wine plus 10; seventh, Reid and partner, Seaforth, 2 vitittS plus PREMIER DREW WILL SPEAK ON RADIO FRIDAY Peetnier George Drew, following a Cabinet meeting held on Friday, an- nounced that lie would give an account of the stewardship of- his ,Government to the people of Ontario in a radio ad- dress on Friday night, ,September 24. The, Premier, whose Government has been in office a little over four weeks, has created a precedent and a great deal of public interest by the announ- cement of his radio address, Prompt action has been taken by the Government to implement the twenty- two point programme announced by Premier Drew during the election campaign, It is anticipated -that the address will deal with matters vitally affecting -the affairs of the Province, No time has been lost by the Premier and his Cabinet in getting to work. The conference of four hundred farm leaders held in Toronto two weeks after the Drew Government took office demonstrated that the Province is go- ing to get immediate action. The address will be carried over the Ontario Regional Network of •the Can- adian Broadcasting Corporation,- and will include coverage of the entire Province. • g The address will be carried locally by CKNX. Purchased Tipling Residence Mr. Stan Sib,thorpe has purchased the Tipling residence on Leopold St., and moved in on Monday. County L. 0, L. Meet Tonight The semi=annual meeting of North Huron Loyal Orange Lodge- will be held at Belfast tonight (Wednesday). Won Roadster Class, Hanover At the Hanover Fair on Wednesday, Currie and Tervitt of town won the first and second prizes in the Road- ster class. Returned To Belgrave Mr and Mrs, C. R. Coultes, and daughter, Mabel, who have resided in Wingham for the past couple of years, returned to l3elgrave last week, where they purchased a house recently Called To Orangeville Friday Mr. and Mrs Walter VanWyck were -called to Orangeville, Friday owing to the serious illness of his father, who is 90 years of age, We are pleased to report he is somewhat improved Purchased Monumental Business Mr. R, A Spotton last week purchas- ed a monumental business'in Galt. He is moving the stock and equipment which includes some of the most mod- ern machinery to his business here.' Engagement - Announced Mr. and Mrs. John A. Kelly an- nounce the engagement of their daugh- ter, Ida Christena, to Mr. Alvin Law- rence Procter, so.n of Mr, and Mrs. Miller Procter. The marriage will take place early in October. Two Sons Now Overseas Mr and Mrs Horace Aitcheson re- ceived a cable from their son, Doug- las, advising of his safe arrival over- seas, This is their second son now overseas, Aylmer, another son having been in England for quite some time, Notice To Clients Circumstances arising during the last week' have made it possible for me to remain in Wingharn. I will be pleased to continue serving this dist- rict as 'Veterinarian. IC, M. MacLennan, V, S, Received Air Gunner's Wing On' Thursday, September 16th, Neil Carr, son of Mr. A, M. Carr of Wing- ham, received his air gunner's wing at MacDonald, Man. Sgt. Carr reported to Mountainview, near Belleville on Sept. 19th, where lie will take an in- structor's course, Afternoon Tea and Baking Sale The Women's ' Association of the Wingliam United church, are holding an autumn afternoon tea and sale of baking at the home of Mrs. W, B, McCool, Centre St., on Wednesday, Septerribet 29th. All ladies are wel- come. 9th Line Red Cross Donates $10.00 To, Navy League The ,Red Cross, group of the 0th, of Ttirnberty, met last Thursday in Gil- amours Schott!, for their first meethig of the season. Two quilts were quilts ed. It was decided to send boxes to the boys in the Armed Forces and to send ten dollars to the Navy League in Toronto for the Ditty tags, The hod Meeting Will be on Tuesday, Sep. toomber •2f3t1t. RED SHIELD. HOME ' FRONT APPEAL Wingham District Is Being Asked To Raise $2,500.00 The Salvation Army mothers the motherless child, giving her a home and friendly loving .eare. The Army provides haven for the aging father and mother of a warrior son, whose reply to his country's need has been whole-hearted and instantaneous be- cause of the help he has received. The Army gives back to the widowed mother the right to do her share in the country's •war effort, by opening its doors to the children, by looking after their spiritual and physical grow- th while she reaches top production figures -on the assembly line , The Home Front Appeal of The Salvation Army which commenced on Monday, Sept. 20th., is reaching out to Canadians from coast to coast, asking them to make their response a gener- ous one. By making a contribution, you are adding one more stone to the pillar of confidence and courage which every boy away from home carries in his heart You are helping to care for his loved ones back hothe The National objective is $800,000.- 00, of which Wingham and district are asked to raise $2,500,00. Make your contribution now. The campaign clos- es Sept. 30th, NOTICE Owing to sugar rationing and short- age of many other materials and on ac- count of health, Carter's Bakery will be closed from Sept. 23rd. to Sept. 30th. I wish to take this opportunity of thanking my many customers for the patronage and trusting they will give me their kind co-operation in this matter, F. Carter. Adults Must AccOmpany Children To Theatre - The following regulation is being 'enforced at the .Lyceum Theatre by the Theatre Inspection Branch of the Ontario Government. "Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult et all evening performances. At Matinee performances on Saturdays children will be admittted without an adult," READY TO START FARM INQUIRY R. 3. Scott of Belgrave Appointed To Special Committee Personnel of the Special Agricultur- al Committee which is to inquire into all phases of Ontario's farm problems Was completed on Monday and It includ-,„ es the name of R. J. Scotit of Beigrave It is understood an Order-In Coun- cil will be passed almost immediately establishing the body as a special com- mission of inquiry into the farming in- dustry to advise the brew Government en needed farming legislation, especi- ally along the lints of the county age rioultural tonunittees which have been forecast as the most direct method of arriving at solutions of particular reg- ional problems. it is expected the tommiaalen will begin its work it a week or ten 'days. PERMIT IS NEEDED TO CHANGE WORK Every Male Woriser Of Firms Affect- ed Comes Under New Order New control measures to keep em- ployees of high priority industries at their present jobs were announced late 114,ohday by Labor Minister Mitchell. Th e latest manpower regulations, which practically amounted to "freez- ing" male workers in "A" and "B" priority induStries, require that men in these categories now may not be released by their employers and may not give notice of separation to their employers without first obtaining writ- ten permission of a Selective Service officer. The order is effective immediately. The minister's announcement said the two top priorities include "all war in- dustries and essentia.l,, civilian services, including the delivery of fuel in cities, food processing and meat packing plants, and many other services." The publication of newspapers and the dissemination of news are also in- cluded in the priorities which conic under the order. " No estimate was -available of the number of workers who come under ,th e Government's latest manpower ac- tion, but officials said the effect would be "very widespread." It is under- stood a further announcement will be made, giving more detail of the types of employment which fall within the provisions of the order. The Labor Department said instruc- tions being issued to Selective Service officers will permit the issuance of the necessary permit to change employ- ment "in cases which obvious hard- ship or unfairness would result from refusal to grant a permit," Local employment anti Selective Service officers will notify employers that they arc in either "A" or "B" cate- gory, and immediately such notice is received by the employer, he will be required to post it for the information of his employees. Moved To Muskoka Mrs, G Allen and daughter, Evelyn, moved last week to Stoneleigh in the viuskoka district, Arrived Safely Overseas Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Orvis received a cable on Friday from their son, Jack, stating that he had arrived safely over- seas. Dance At Powell's School Friday The 6th line of Turnberry group of war workers are holding a dance in Powell's school on Friday evening of this week. Tiffin's orchestra will sup- ply music for dancing from 9,30 till 2, Lunch will be served and provided by the section. Comm out and help the ladies. Admission 25 cents, Pilot Officer Bob Donovan Now Reported Xilled Mr and Mrs, W. B. McCool received a letter on Monday from Mr, and Mrs. Richard Donovan of London, England, stating that their son, Pilot Officer 'Robert Donovan, previously reported missing during operations on July 4th,, is now reported killed, Bob will be re- membered as Ole of the class at Port Albert who considered Wingham his home while training in -Canada, ORGANIZING FOR 5th VICTORY LOAN Mr. H. J. Vandewater Will Again Be Organizer For the County The organization in Huron County for the Fifth Victory Loan is nearing completion. As we stated last week, Rev. W. A. Beecroft of town has been named chairman. Mr. H. J. Vandewater will again be organizer for the County, assisted by J. A. Lumsden of Stratford, and B. K. Marshal of Toronto Mr, Beecroft and the organizers at- tended a meeting in Toronto on Fri- day, September 10th., which was ad- dressed by Graham F. Towers, Gov- et nor of the Bank of Canada and Vic- tory Loan Chairman, Mr. G. W. Spin- ney, The national objective announced by the Honourable J. L. Ilsley, Minister of Finance, for the forthcoming Loan is one Billion Two Hundred Million Dollars, an increase of One Hundred Million Dollars over the Fourth Loan obj ective. The opening day of the campaign will be October 18th and continuing for a period of three weeks to Novem- ber 6th. BINGO! BINGO! For good prizes attend the Bingo held in the Council Chambers each Saturday evening under the auspices of the Legion and the Ladies Auxil- iary. Proceeds from 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. Joins Husband At Winnipeg Mrs. A. D. McWilliam and Sally Lou, left an Saturday for Winnipeg', to Thin her husband, Lieut. A. D.' Mc- William, who is stationed there. Two Men From District Named In Casuality Lists In Monday's official casuality lists of the R, C. A. F,, Flight Sergeant Jack McArthur Newton, son of R. G, Newton, Gorrie, is reported as pre- sumed dead, He 'had previously been reported missing. The lists also in- clude the name of Sergeant Robert Dabie, son of J. B. Dobie, Clifford, as a prisoner of war in Germany. He too had previously been reported missing, LARGE CROWD ENJOYS PICTURE 'United Church Well Filled For Presentation of "John Sterling" A fairly large crowd were ill attend- ance at the Wittgham United church On Monday evening and enjoyed the colored motion picture "John Ster- ling", This picture is based on the story of a young United church Student MIS- sionaty, John Sterling, It told of the many hardships he had to endure and of the wonderful work he did. The story was written by Marion Keith and produced by Rev. Moore- house, The caste was taken from his own congregation at Arkotta and neighborhood, PRESBYTERIES OF MAITLAND AND HURON TO UNITE The Two W. M S. Presbyteriale To Carry On, Separately Subject to the endorsation of the Synod of Hamilton and London, the presbyteries of Huron and Maitland of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, will be amalgamated as one Presby- tery under the name of Huron-Mait- land, On Tuesday of last week the Pres- bytery of Huron met in St Andrew's church iii Blyth, with Rev, D. j. Lane as moderator presiding; and at the same time, Rev. 5, E Taylor, of Cran- brook moderator, presided at a meet- ing of Maitland, Presbytery in the Anglican church, Blyth, to -discuss the question. Committees 'of three from each presbytery were appointed and met at the noon hour, and at a joint meeting of both presbyteries in the af- ternoon, it was unanimously agreed to amalgamate, subject to the approval of the Synod, A larger fellowship and greater en- thusiasm, it is expected will result, Clinton and Wingham would be the centre points of the new presbytery, Four meetings would be held during the year two in Clinton and two. in Wingham This does not affect the two W. M. S. irresbyterials, which have agreed to carry on as separate organizations. Arrived Overseas Mrs. Harry Howard has received word that her son, Harry arrived safe- ly overseas last week. Addressed W. A. At Clinton Mrs. E. 0. Gallagher was in Clinton last week to address the opening meet- ing of St. Pauls W. A. for the fall season, Intend Moving To Wingharn Dr, and Mrs. Brown of Woodstock, parents of Mrs. J. H. Crawford, have purchased the residence of Mr Harry Wells on Minnie Street, next to the Bowling 'Green, and after alterations intend 'moving to town, Returned To Lucknow Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Armstrong hay( returned to Lucknow where he it employed at the Maple Leaf Aircraft plant While residing in Wingham for the past few years Mr. Armstrong was employed in Brown Bros. factory. Two Bands at Teeswater pair Canada's largest Rural Fair will bt held at Teeswater on October 5th and 6th. Many new features are included in this years • program. The Whitt Rose Concert Band of Petrolia and the Lucknow Pipe Band will be in attend- ance, Paid Official Visit To Listowel Rt. Ex. Comp. W. Stanley Hall, Grand Supt. of Huron Dist,, No. 6, paid his official visit to the Listowei Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons, on Friday evening. He was accomp- anied by Mr. H. F. McGee of the local Chapter. Local Golfers At Kitchener Messrs. j P. McKibbon, J. R. Rae A. K. Newcombe and C, H. MeAvoV, played in the Kitchener Granite Club's annual curlers golf tournament on Wednesday last. C, H McAvoy card- ed a 67 to take the low net, followed by 5, R Rae with 69, Won Fifth and Sixth At Seaforth Doubles The annual Tip Top Doubles tour- nament .on Wednesday at Seaforth bad an entry of fifty-two Five local pairs took part two of them winning prizes, W. A. Millet' and 0. Haselgrove, won fifth and H. L, Sherboedy and J. A. Wilson, sixth Attending Western University Miss Norma Counts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, R A. Coutts, who was a member of time Wingham Public School staff, and Mr. William Bee- croft, son of Rev. and Mrs W. A. Beecroft, left on Monday for London, where they wit attend Western Uni- versity tos 'Trousseau Tea Mrs. Robert Golley entertained at a trousseau tea last Wednesday afternoon and evening in honour of her daughter, Dorothy, whose marriage took place on Saturday, Those assisting were Mrs. Frank Ross, Mrs. Merton Colley, Exeter, Miss Amy Smith, Beigrave, Mrs. Bill McTaggart, Brussels and Miss Elizabeth Mills, Blyth, Tea was poured by Mrs. M, Williams, Blyth and Mrs. (1)1) Cassels, Romeo, Mich- igan, aunts of the bride elect, INSTITUTE MEETS FRIDAY, SEPT 24 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. A2. Torrance who will give an address on "Art Criticism", A display of pottery will be 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. OFFER EXTENSION . COURSES AGAIN University of Western Ontario Will Conduct Courses in Wingharn Commencing Saturday, Oct. 2 The University of Western contin- ues to offer its extension courses to citizens of this district, Although the war is making heavy demands upon both staff and facilities, the University is attempting to extend its usual sere vices to the public, During the coining season two cour- ses in History will be offered locally. On Saturday, October 2nd., at 1.30 p. in., in time Public School, Professor M. A, Garland, of the History Depart- ment of the University of Western Ontario, will begin a course in Media- eval History. The lectures will cover the trend of events in Europe from the late days of time Roman Empire to the cod of the Reformation. At. 3,30 p. tn, on the same day Professor Garland, at the descretiomm of the students, will commence a course in either IModern European History (from 1555 to the present)) or Canadian History (from the settlements in New Frauce to the present,) Professor Garland is favourably known as a lecturer in Wingham hav- ing initiated extension -classes in this town several years ago. The Courses si-mould prove to be of interest to the general public to whom. all -classes are, 'open, as well as to the. teachers seeking university degrees and permanent first 'class certificates. As usual classes are -held every other Saturday. Here is the newly-completed Peace completed in record time under super- feet across the Peace river and is a River bridge, on the Alaska military J vision of the U. S. Army and public I vital link -in the Alaska military high- highway in British Columbia. It wag; roads administration. It reaches 2,275 way, BELGRAVE SCHOOL - FAIR WINNERS The following is the prize list of the Delgrave School Fair, held on Tues- day, Septernber 14th, Late Oats--.Colleen Rath, 13 .East Wewanoslx; Margaret Spier', 4, Morris; Margaret Procter, 7 Morris; Jerzy Higgins, U. S, S.17 E. W. and Morris.; .. Kenneth Johnston, 0 E, W. and Mere ris, Early -Oats—Colleen Rath, 13.E. We, Doreen Currie, 9 E, Ws; Lloyd Mc- Dowell, 13 E, W,; Marjorie Currie,- 9 W,; Jessie Currie, 9 E. W.; Wen- dell McCallum, 8 E. W. Barley—Francis Walker, 7 Morris: Frank Alcock, 3 Morris; Lois Walker., 7 Morris; Margaret Spier, 4 Morris;. Bobbie Mason, 7 E. W; Colleen Rath,: • 13 E, W. Oat Sheaf—Doreen Currie, 9 E. Ww WinterWheet—Jerry Higgins, 1,7 E. W. and Morris; Colleen Rath, 13 E. W; Lloyd McDowell, 13 E. W; Kath- leen Clark, 3 Morris; D. A. McKen- zie, 3 E. W. and Morris; Russel Fear, _8. E. W. and Morris, Field Corn—Harry Brydges, 17 E.. W, and Morris; Helen Pocock, 9 E. W,; Marjorie Currie, 9 E. W; Billy Taylor, 18 E.. W; Billy Coultes, 17 E.. W, and Morris; Jessie Currie, 9 E. W. Sweet Corn—Colleen Rath, 13 E. W.; K-athleeen Clark, 3 Morris; Ethel Pierce, 3 E, W. and Morris; Clifford. Kelly, 17 E. W. and Morris; Lloyd. McDowell, 13 E. W.; D. A.- McKene s e • zie, 3 E. W. and Morris. Roots and Vegetables from seed supplied by the Fair— Mangels—Fay Cook, 17 E. W. and Morris; Fred McCutcheon, 4 Morris; Jack Tenney, 5 Morris. Turnips—Jessie Currie, 9 E. W.;• Audrey Anderson, '5 Morris; Alan Mc- Burney., 8 E. WS; Bobbie 13urchill, 9 , E. W.; Margaret Procter, 7 Morris; lAustin Cook, 8 E. W. Beets—Ross Dunbar, 17 B. W. -and Morris; Shirley 13radburn, 13 E. W.; Billy Coultes, 17 E. W. and Morris; Edna Higgins, 7 Morris; Mary Proc- ter, 7 Morris; Lois Grasby, 3 E. W. and Morris. (Continued on page two)