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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-10-14, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The (;orrie- Vidette and Wrexeter News. e$Ingle• COP*. Five COON WINGHAM • -ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14th, 1943 Subscriptions S2.00 Per Year INSTITUTE HELP DISTRICT RALLY West Huron Institute District Rally Held at Belgravo A very instreetive rally was held by the West Huron District Women's Institutes in the Orange Hall, at ,13e1- grave, on Tuesday of last week. Officers and members, were present from Blyth, Wingham and Belgrave. The special speaker was Mrs, Clar- ence Hayes -of Georgetown, a member of the Department staff, Mrs. mr, Henderson of Wingliam, district presi- dent, presided and introduced the speaker. There were two session at 10 a.m. and 1,30 p.m. "Program Planning," was the sub- ject chosen . for discussion under which heading Mrs. Hayes in her capable and inspiring manner outlined the following aims for the making of a successful branch of the organiz- ation,: to make every intrigue the in- terest and stimulate the mind; to have a definite goal; to have every member participate; to meet the needs of the member and the community; to dis- cover and develop local talent; to in- crease membership, She also spoke of the wonderful war work being done by the Institute members through the Red Cross and other agencies. MISSIONARY GROUP TO MEET FRIDAY North Section Huron Presbyterial To Convene At Brussels A meeting of the North Section of the Huron Presbyterial of the Wo- men's Missionary Society of the United Church will be 'held in the United Church, Brussels, on Friday this week, October 15th. Two sessions will be held morning and afternoon with the morning ses- sion getting under way at 9.30 o'clock. The guest speaker will be Mrs. Lorne Eddy of St. Mary's, past president of the conference branch. RED CROSS WORKERS URGENTLY NEEDED The need for sewers at the Red Cross is very urgent. A quota of hospital sewing has been received and must be made. up. This is only plain sewing that anyone can do, so it is hoped that the women will come for- ward and attend to this important duty. Machines are ready in the workroom every Tuesday and Thurs- day. Will you do your part? Shot Two Hawks eThe farmers in the .neighborhood of Mrs. George Cunningham, East Wa- wanosh, will not be 'bothered to the same extent that they have lately by chicken hawks as her son Ken bagged two of these destructive birds Thanks- giving Day. The hawks had been actel ive that morning so Ken kept an eye '" on them, He finally got a chance to liming (Mu of them down and five min- utes later bagged another with the .22 he was using. The hawks had a wing spread of about three feet six inches.. UNITED W. M. S. THANKOFFERING Mrs. Kenneth MacLean Was Guest Speaker The Thank-offering meeting of the Wotnan's Missionary Society of \\Ing- ham United Church was largely at- tended, the theme bring, "Causes for Thankfulness." Mies Kennth Mac- Lean was the special speaker and she gave an inspiring Thanksgiving ad- dress front the first verse of Psalm 105, "Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon His name, make known His deeds among the people." The devo- tions were conducted by Mrs. B. Cruikshank and Mrs. Christie. A dis— cussion as to why the women of Can- ada have cause for thankfulness, was conducted, several members taking part, The Thankoffering was received and dedicated, after which Mrs, W. A. Beecroft gave the solo, "My Task." A letter was read from Miss Caroline Wellwood, who is a patient in Hama- ton General Hospital, expressing her regret at being unable to participate in any meetings this fall. The presi- dent, Mrs. Field, spoke in appreciation of Mrs. Willis, a life Member and former president of this society, who is leaving town to- make het home in Pt, William. Mrs. Hiseler and Mrs. Mun- dell were named delegates to attend the Sectional ,Meeting to be held in 13r1tssels on October 15th. -,11. 2e, LAIL, THIS DISTRICT ALL SET FOR THE FIFTH VICTORY LOAN Victory Loan Salesmen Will Start Their Canvass Monday Next, October 1Sth The finishing touches to the Victory Loan Organization for the 'County of Huron were applied last Thursday and Friday, when meetings for salesmen were held at various points through- out the county, Wingham, Clinton, Ethel, Seeforth, Dungannon and Hen- sail, District Organization The following is the list of com- mittees for the various municipalities in this district; Wingham Chairman—Frank R. Howson, Sales Committee—Frank R. How- son, R.H. Lloyd, j, H, Crawford, C. A, Roberts. Pay Roll Savings Committee—C. A. Roberts, chairman; R. H. Lloyd, E. S. Copeland, W, Gurney, Public Relations Committee—E. S. Copeland, chairman; W, W. Arm- strong, W. T, Cruickshank. Salesmen—T. A. Currie, Harold Victor Pym, J, J, Fryfogle, Turnberry Chairman—David Fortune. Sales Committee — Harold Moffatt, Roland Grain, George Lane, John Me- Ewan, Rev. F. G, Fowler, I. J. Wright, J. T. Wylie, Roy Porter, Salesmen—David Fortune, Frank Powell, Benson Cruikshank. Howick Chairman—K. 3, Hueston. Sales Committee—J. W. Kreller, Allan Munro, E. G. Williams, Salesmen — A. M. Harris, W. E. Patterson, J. H. Wylie, J. Chelvers, W. E. Whitfield, G. A. Gibson. East Wawanosh Chairman—Alex Porterfield. Sales Committee — Raymond Red- mond, Alex. McBurney, Adam Robert- son, J. D. Beecroft, Charles Coultes, J. Buchanan. Salesmen—Alex. Porterfield, John Scott. Morris. Chairman—Cecil Wheeler. Salesmen—Lyle Hopper, M. Jack- son, Ralph ShaW. West Wawanosh Chairman—T. Webster. Salesmen T. Webster, Durnin Phillips. Grey Chairman-7Russell Knight. Sales Committee—Thomas' Wilson, C. Rowland, Wilbur Turnbull, Geo. MacDonald, Alex. Alexander. Salesmen — Harry Fear, Watson Brown, Dick Whitfield, Silas John- ston, - Brussels Chairman—Robert Bowman. Publicity Committee—Roy Cousins, R, W. Kennedy, „Salesmen—Robert Bowman, Robert Warwick. Blyth Chairman—L, Hilborn, Sales Committee — Jack Watson, Herb. McElroy. Salesman—Ray Dobyn. Father Very Ill C. N. Merkley's father, Mr. Ezra Merkley, of 'London, is very ill with pneumonia. Cecil has made sev- eral trips to London during the past week due to his father's serious condi- tion, Bridge ClUb Opening October 21 The first fall meeting of the Wing- ham Bridge Club will be held in the Masonic Hall, ort Thursday evening, next week, October 21st. All bridge players are invited to, attend and be- come meinbers of -the club, The club meets every Thursday evening except for a stammer recess. Deanery, Meeting At Seaforth Friday The Deanery of Huron will hold its Amnia! Pall "Conference in Seaforthi sen Friday, begining at 10 o'clock, with a celebration of the Holy Communion. Delegates will be present from Wing- ham St. Paul's as well as from all parishes in the county, Rev, E. 0, Gallagher, Rural Dean, will preside dining ' the sessions of the Deanery Chapter and of the Laymen's Associ- ation. Bishop A, L. Fleming of the Artie Diocese will address the laymen and also the joint meeting in the after- noon. Mrs, E. 0. Gallagher, president of the Deanery W. A., will preside over the btiaiiiess sessions of time Wo- tneree AUXiliary, Daring the day the W. A. will hear addreSes front Mrs. Cogan'', Dieddatatt secretary of the W. A., and from Mrs. A. L. netting, HOSPITAL AUXILIARY ANNUAL MEETING saA•yetiliery Had Most Active Year Wbile Hospital. Had Record Year The Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham '•"General Hospital has completed a most successful year as was shown at the -.annual meeting. The Auxiliary under- 'lakes to provide inside furnishings for the hospital such as dishes, bedding, stowellingeecurteina, etc., ee well as ,supplies for the nursery, The money-, Araising activities' are limited to the tanerathon bridge parties during the winter months and, the rummage sale •which is held every fall, They have Also received every year 100 tickets 'to a Lyceum Theatre show from Mr.' Alton Adams and the offerings at the 'week of prayer from. the Ministerial Association of Wingham. The sewing committee meets twice .each month and does all necessary • sewing and mending. This year they ,rnade 941 articles, such as curtains, -towels,' sheets, pillow covers, bed •• gowns, masks, caps, baby clothes, as (Continued on page four) - • COUNTY SCOUTS TO MEET HERE FRIDAY Friday evening at 7 o'clock, the Huron County Boy Scouts Association „annual meeting, will be held in the Hall of the United• Church, Supper will be served by the Woman's Aux- iliary of the Wingham United church. Scouters and Scouts to the number of 60 will be present from the County. President Rev. P. H. Streeter of Blyth will be the chairman. Corn-, rnissioner T, H. Firth of Western On- tario will present reports of Provincial organization. There will be the elec- tion of an exectuive for the season of 1943-44. Rev. E, 0. Gallagher will give the Conference address on "Scarcity in War Time." BINGO! BINGO! For good prizes attend 'the Bingo held in the Council Chambers each Sattirday 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. Arrived Overseas Mr. and Mrs, James Ste. Marie, of East Wawanosh, have received word that their son, Trooper Raymond Ste. Marie, has arrived safely Overseas. Reported For Military Duty Dr. Ross Howson reported to Lon- alon last week for duty in, the Royal Army Medical Corps, He has been .stationed for duty at Camp Borden. -Station Navigator Instructor Pilot Officer Elgin Coutts, son of Mr. and MrS., R. A. Couttse has been transferred from Uplands to St. Eugene as Station Navigator Instrtfc- tor, Bowled at Hanover • Two rinks of trebles from here took part in a tournament at Hanover on Thursday night. They report that it was a wonderful evening,. for bowling despite :411e late date. 17.000 ATTENDED TEESWATER FAIR New Record Set For Attendance Favored with ideal weather, Tees- water Fair set up a new record when more than 17,000 people were in at- tendance, The gate receipts" alone amounted to $3,875, J. A. Carroll, superintendent of Agricultural Societ- ies for the province, officiated at the opening ceremonies, and congratulated not only the directors of the fair, but the people of the counties hi the area for having a- fair of such calibre, He pointed out that the Teeswater Agri- cultural Society did not confine its efforts to a ene-day fair, but eneourag- d clulaa, field competitions and breeding clubs. He also introduced W. A. Cocitburn, of Drumbo, dent of the Ontario Fairs Association, Who spoke briefly. The fair Wag one of the finest staged by the society, and three bands pros witted inhale for the entertainment of the visitors, The freak vehicle contest and the square dance competition Provided Special attractions, while the tegirMal swine show conducted irt con. nation with the fair was the latgeat swine show ever held, iti the Province, BLOOD DONOR CLINIC HERE OCTOBER 27th You, Have Not iYet Registered Please Do So Without Delay Arrangements are now complete for the holding of another Red Cross Mo- bile 13lood donor clinic here on Wed, neaday morning, October 27th. This is the seventh such clinic to be held here under the auspices of the Wingham Red Cross. To continue these clinics every five weeks it is necessary to have a very large number of donors registered, At present the list is sail] too small so all are urged, who have not done so, to band their names in at once to the Red Cross rooms, Tuesday or Thursday after- noon or to McKibbon's Drug Store. Your donation may save the life of one of our brave soldiers, sailors or airmen. NAMES OF OVERSEAS MEN REQUIRED NOW Please Treat This Matter As Urgent Rave you a son, daughter, or close relative in the forces Overseas. If you have, the Legion are anxious to have their names and proper address- es., Delegate one of the family to call at the Advance-Times with this infor- mation. The Legion has made every effort to complete their Overseas lists but feel that some may have been missed in error, also they wish to bring the addresses up-to-date. Please treat this matter as urgent as the, Overseas Committee of Legion re- quire this list to be completed in the next week. ENGAGED TO TEACH AT HIGH SCHOOL Mrs. Wm. Cruikshank, formerly Miss K. Wallace, has been engaged by the High School Board as teacher. It was only last June that she resigned from the High School staff to be mar- ried, Due to the fact that an extra teacher is required at the school due to the large number in grade 9, she decided to help the board out of a difficult situation, teachers being so scarce. Mrs. M. Cleland who had accepted this position, resigned as her health would ,not permit her to con- tinue. BOY SCOUT APPLE DAY ON SATURDAY Saturday, this week, October 16th, will be 'Boy Scout Apple Day. This day is set by the Scout headquarters at Toronto, the object being to assist scouting in all districts. Be ready to purchase an apple from the Scouts on Saturday, The more generous you are the greater will be assistance you are givIng this worthy movement, Social Friday _Evening ' --• Under the auspices of the R.S.W.A., with Mrs. M. Gardner as hostess, a soieal will be held in the Salvation Army- hall, Friday evening, October 15th. Proceeds for Home Front Ap- peal. Everyone welcome., Merchants Reminded of Meeting The attention of the merchants of this district is again called to the meeting which will be held in the Council Chambers here at 8.80 p.m., on Thursday, this week, October 14th. An address will be given by 5, E, O'Brien, of the Management Service Division of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. A round table confer- ence will follow the address, ST. ANDREW'S W.M.S. OCTOBER MEETING The October meeting of the Wo- men's Missionary Society of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church, was held last week, The meeting opened with prayer by the president, Mrs, D, Rae, and after the singing of a hymn, Mrs. J. Mitchell led in prayer from the Glad Tidings. Mrs. E, R. narirson gave the scripture reading, the chapter of Revelations, Mrs, W. Russell gave a paper from the devotional study book, "The .Judi- cal Face" from the "Pace of Christ." The offering was dedicated in prayer by Mrs, A. MeKague. Miss Graham then gave a paper from the missionary study book "The Faith by which our Church lives" Irene the Healing of the Nations by Henry Van DOM The Meeting closed with the singing of a hymn and prayer by Mrs. J. Currie. LEGION AUXILIARY DONATE 'TWELVE DITTY BAGS Mo Has Beeh Raised So Far This Year For The Minsweeper's Fund - The October meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion was'held with a splendid attendance. A shower of gifts for the ditty begs, was so success- ful that it was dedided to give six to theeNavy League as well as six to the Salvation Army, A good amount of Red Cross sewing was brought in and a large number of knitted articles, It was agreed to, purchase a 850,00 Victory Bond to be kept for post war work, Mrs. Howard displayed a fine warm quilt for the Ivlinsweepers and $12.25 was donated to the Minesweepers fund by three of the Comrades who made and sold ration book covers and knit- ting bags, bringing this fund up to $120.00 which is enough to purchase 60 turtle-neck, water reptlent sweaters. One new member was initiated and the meeting closed in the usual man- ner. LIONS GUESTS -OF FOUNDRY Regular Luncheon Followed By In- •qereating Tour of the Plant The regular Lions luncheon was held last Friday at noon in the neiv fireproof paint shop of the Western Foundry. The Lions were invited as guests of the Western Foundry Co., and a fine dinner was served by the Ladies' Guild of St. Pauls' Anglican Church. Guests were Pilot Officer Jas. Hamilton., Pilot Officer Darrel Biggs, Wilfred Hamilton, E, S. Copeland, Col, Geo. Howson, W. W. Armstrong, Ford Cruickshank, R. H. Lloyd, E. C. Richey, and Mr. John Lockridge,.Fred Fuller, Herb Fuller and Lloyd Mundy of the Foundry staff. A Lions' chorus composed- of Lions Jack Mc- Kibbon, Stan Sib'thorpe, Fred Spry, Dr. Geo. Ross, Rev. Otto 'Gallagher, Harold V. Pym and led by Lion Geo. Northwood led in singing of several spirited songs. • Tailtwister Gordon Buchanan was (Continued on page three) Grandson Overseas. , Mrs. R. J. Tyndall of town has re- ceived word that her grandson, Sgt. George E. Moffat, is Overseas. Geo. is well known here having visited with his grandmother on many occasions. Previous to proceeding Overseas he headed his class securing 97% in shooting. He had already made a couple of operational flights as gunner in a flying fortress, His grandmother says that . he has very comfortable quarters and after each flight the crews are met by the Red Cross and served with hot coffee and sandwiches. NAVY LEAGUE TO SEND DITTY BAGS Local Committee Ask Assistance From Societies Or individuals The Wingham Committee of the Navy League is this year filling Ditty Bags for the sailors of the merchant marine. Any organization or individ- ual that would undertake to fill one or more of these Ditty Bags please contact Mrs. R. H. Lloyd or call at the Reds Cross Rooms. Any person wishing, may donate articles from the following list by leaving them at the Red Cross rooms, Tuesday or Thtfrsday afternoons, Suggestions: Pair .of socks; tooth brush; tooth powder; :Shaving soap; cigarettes; Writing paper and envelopes; small book or Digest; New Testament; hard candy; cake in tin container,not glass; canned goods;'soup or fish; first aid kit or adhesive tape and band aid. Small towel and wash cloth; cigar- ette paper; pipe and tobacco, tobacco pouch; pen or pencils; game or puzzle; playing cards; felt insoles; handker- chiefs; flashlight and refill; ash tray; small inenio book; small calendar; whisk; mouth organ; package sweet biscuits, nuts, raisins; homemade candy or toffee (tie container); maple sugar (tin. container); can or bottle opener; comb; small mirror (metal); razor blades; safety pins; flints for lighters; tin condensed milk; "house- wife, This, work calls for your ifnmediate attention as the' bitty flags Must he filled and away before November 1st. ANOTHER OVERSEAS BROADCAST SOON Names of 'Those to Send Messages Will Be Announced Next Week Under the auspices of the Wingham Branch of the Canadian Legion and through arrangements made b; the Canadian Legion War Services, a re- cording of a broadcast to overseas will be made at London on Wednesday, October 20th. This is the second, such broadcast that the local legion has been able to arrange, Names of those to make the broadcast will be drawn by lot end will be announced in the next issue. Eighteen will be sent and complete information will be given to those who draw this lucky assignment as soon as possible. ZONE COMMANDER VISITED LEGION Enlistment Record To Be Kept At the October meeting of the Wingham Legion, B.E.S..L., Zone Commander N. W. Miller of Clinton, made his official visit. Comrade Mil- ler had recently attended an executive meeting of the- Ontario Command and he gave a comprehensive report of the activities of that gathering. An effort will be made by the vari- ous 'brandies of the Legion in Huron County to get a coniplete record of all enlistments with information regarding each man or woman. Comrade Miller in his visits throughout the Zone will arrange the territories that each Leg- ion will be responsible for. Wingham Legion will have Wingham, Turn- berry, MOrris, East Wawan \osh and the Whitechurch area of `Kinloss, Teeswater and Culross, HOSPITAL PURCHASED OPERATING TABLE A new operating room table has been installed at the hospital. The table, modern in every respect, was a piece of much needed equipment. With the addition of this table the operating room is now very up-to-date as other equipment includes an ilium- inar light, suction machine, donated by the Cornyn Currie estate as well as many other smaller articles, THREE SONS ARE NOW OVERSEAS 5. Mr. and Mrs. George Carr received a cable on Friday that their son Jack had arrived safely overseas, Mr. and Mrs. Carr have now three sons over- seas, Ralph, George and Jack. On Friday Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hollo- way received word from their son Ted, that he had arrived Overseas. This makes three sons that they have in the Old Land, Stewart, Ross and Ed, Won At Goderich Tli'ree pairs from here took part in the doubles ,tournament at Goderich on the holiday. First prize was won by a local pair Art Wilson and Wally Miller, Partridge Are Scarce Hunters in this district are having very poor luck, in bagging partridge. The open season from October 2 to 16 will soon he over but there will be another period .of hunting these scarce birds November 8 to 15. St. Andrew's Anniversary Sunday, October 17th Anniversary services will be held in St. Andrew's ,Presbyterian Church here, on Sunday' next, October 17th. Services will be conducted by ,Rev, Hugh Jack of Seaforth at 11 a.m, and 7 p,m, Special music will be rendered by the regular choir in the morning and by the male chorus at the evening Service. RUMMAGE SALE SAT., OCTOBER 16 The Rummage Sale, which is spon- sored every fall by the Ladies' Auxil- iary to Wingliant General Hospital, will be held in the Council Chamber on Saturday afternoon, October 16th. Donations pare asked for; furniture, dishes, clothing, shots, in fact anything you can bring will be sold, All 'art- ides are to be left at the Commit Chambers •on Friday,Oit ober 15, so that they may 6e priced. °`'1f you tart- not bring your donations, phone 19, Mrs. W, M. Connell, and they will be Called for. Title IS the event you have heed waiting for, so- be on hand on Saturdor afternoon,. October 16., HIGH SCHOOL HELD ATHLETIC MEET Much Interest 1'n AU Events The annual Wingham High School Athlectic meet was held last week with all events being well killed and keenly contested, Championships The following were the champions in the various classes.; Senior boys—Edward Brophy, 22 points; rummer-up, John Abraham, 15 points. Intermediate boys Jack Ernest, 23 points; runner-up, George Phippen, 11 points. Junior boys—Bill Kress, 23 points; runner-up, Maitland Edgar, 10 points, Senior girls—Grace Parker; runner- up, Bernice Anderson, Intermediate girls—Elizabeth Hare; runner-up, Joyce Walker, Junior girls—Helen Sturdy; runner- up (tied), Mary Lu Connell, Doreen Currie, Madeline Deyell. List of Events Senior Boys Running high jump — Edward Brophy, John Abraham, Frank Burke. Standing Broad Jump — Edward Brophy, Frank Burke, John Abraham. Running Broad — John Abraham, Edward Brophy, Jack McLaughlin. Hop, Step and Jump—John Abra- ham, Edward Brophy, Frank Burke. Shot Putt—William Galbraith, Ed- ward Brophy, Jack McLaughlin. Pole Vault—Cecil Yeoman, Edward Brophy, John Abraham, Intermediate Boys Running High Jump—George Phip- pen, Allan Clark, Donald Hoffman. Standing Broad jump — George Phippen, Jack Ernest, Donald Hoff- man. Running Board—Jack Ernest, Don- ald Lloyd, George .Phippen. Hop, Step and Jump—Jack Ernest, Donald Hoffman, Donald Lloyd. Shot Putt—Jack Ernest, Donald Hoffman, Kenneth Cunningham. Pole Vault—Jack Ernest, Harold Pocock, Donald Lloyd. Junior Boys Running High Jump — William Kress, Jim Benipger, Walter Ren- wick. Standing Broad Jump — William Kress, Maitland Edgar, Ross John- ston, Running Board Jump — William Kress, Walter Renwick, Ross John- ston. Hop, Step and Jump — William Kress, Grant Ernest, Maitland Edgar. Shot Putt—Maitland Edgar, Walter Renwick, Norman Pocock. Pole Vault—Ross Johnston., William Kress, Maitland Edgar. Girls Events Basketball Throw-1. Grace Parker, 2. Mary Lu Connell, 3. Doreen Currie. Baseball Throw-1, Helen Sturdy, 2, Clara Luddy, 3. Audrey- 'McGuire. Archery—I. Edna Templernan, 2, Ada Brophy, 3. Mary Lu Connell, High Jump (for sty-le)-1. Marguer- ite yogi-1g, 2, Gloria Swepsen i Dawne Walker, Ruth 'Gannett, Miiddlito yell, Bernice Anderson, Mabelle Dun- kin. • Heading Lower- School Squad — Squad I, Captain—Mary Le Connell. Heading Upper and Middle School Squad — Squad V, Captain — Grace Parker, Basketball Game—Middle and Up- per team against Lower School— UPper School 8; Lower School 6. Joined Ontario Federation At a meeting of the Wingham Dig- trict Fish and Game Club held last wee& it was decided that the Club join the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. Nephew Missing Mr. Howard Fuller has received word that hid nephew, Pilot Officer William Fuller of New Liskeard is missing Overseas. He went Overseas three years ago. Attended Baptist. Association Meeting Rev. John Lucas attended the an- Intel meeting of the Middlesex-Lamb- ton Association of Ba.tpist Churches held at Popular Hill, last week. He was earned as a member of the Social Service and Evangelism eottnnittee, Federation of Agriculture Sponsoring Show The Howick and Turnberry Feder- ations of Agriculture are sponsoring a picture show of -educational and war pictures in Wroxetee Town Hall, on Monday, October 18th, Pree matinee for the -children at 2,80 p.m, ' The ev- ening showing will commence at 8,80 o'clock for adults. Silver collection. +no