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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-11-04, Page 1v., .POPPY DAY SET FOR SATURDAY THIS WEEK Urges That Everyone Should Wear A Poppy On Remembrance Day Chairman W, G, Hamilton -has is- sued the following appeal for Poppy day on Saturday morning, when pop- pies will be sold in aid of Canadian. Legion Branch No, 180, The Local Branch of the. Canadian Legion has ,designated Saturday, November 6th, as Poppy Day in Wingham.- The sacrifices made by our Cana- dian men and women during the fate- ful years 1914-1918, and in the present conflict, are again, recalled as we ob- serve Remembrance Day, and a thank- ful people hold in grateful remem- brance the courage and heroism of our soldiers, sailors, and airmen, who died in the cause of Freedom, ' The Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League has ,contri- buted valiant service to this Country in helping to heal the scars made in the great conflict and has brought comfort, courage and practical aid to many in distress, The difficult conditions existing at the present time offer a challenge to us to respond even more generously than usual to the Legion appeal, Let every one feel it a duty and a- privi- lege to wear a Poppy front Saturday, Noveinber 6th to Thursday, Novems ter 11th, and in so doing strengthen -the hands of the Legion in their .splendid work. The Wingham Branch will have Many added duties and responsibilities with discharged members of the New Army. Be as generous as you can— the cause is most worthy one. Please give the taggers your support. SPEED THEIR VICTORY BUY VICTORY BONDS 25c BINGO 25c Under the auspices df the Ladies Auxiliary to Wingham Legion a Bingo will be held in the Armouries on Wednesday, November 17th. Play at 8,15 sharp. 25 games for 25 cents. Chickens for specials. Proceeds for patriotic purposes. Everyone welcome, Promoted to Flying Officer \ We arc happy to announce that Pilot Officer Lloyd Henderson (over- seas), son of Mr, Wm. James Hender- son, Winghani function, has been pro tnoted to the rank of Flying Officer,' Congratulations. SIXTY-TWO DITTY BAGS SHIPPED The local branch of the Navy Lep.gue shipped to headquarters last week 62 ditty bags. These bags will bring comfort and happiness to some of our SAM'S, The local ditty bag committee take this opportunity of extending their ' appreciation to all individuals and societies for their ., splendid eetitri., butions.' COUNCIL CONSIDERS FUEL .SITUATION AS VERY SERIOUS Grant Use of Arena For Horse Show Also made Donation of $50 Mayor Crawfilrd States He Will Not Be Candidate •After serving the town for the past nine years, four as councillor and five as Mayor, Mayor 5. H. Crawford. stated at the . council meeting on Monday evening that he would not be a candidate at the nominations which will be held the latter part of this month. s He said the job was open for some other member of the coun- cil. Support Horse Show Mr. Jack Reavie informed council that it was proposed to hold a horse show here in the arena on the even- ing, of November 25th and that plans were nearly complete. s He requested that the town give the use of the arena and also a grant. On motion of councillors Davidson and Johnson tile use of the arena ,was given also a grant of $.50.00. • (Continued on page. foul') are not only holding the Nazi but are pushing them back slowly but Sure- ly. What part have we to play in this picture? The duty for ns that form the home front is crystal Clear. We must supply these who risk their lives for us with the tools of war. There must be an never ending stream of these articles of war to our mem 'We can assure this supply by buying Victory Bonds, In this county, in this district we have not yet purchased our shiire of bonds. The time is growing shorter. The cam- paign ends this week, Have we .satis- fied ourselves that we have done our best? Will what we have clone be sufficient for those in time front lines? The most that we can do is the least that we should do, Slagle Copies Five Cents With Which la Amalgamated The Gonie Vidette and' Wroxater News. WINGHAIVI, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4thi 1943 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year The a,bove picture shows a Gana dian gun crew in action near •Atella, Italy. Hundreds of our lads are to- day and every day in contact with the enemy that we in Canada may be free and enjoy the privileges of democracy. In the skies over enemy territory our gallant airmen by clay and by night carry , on their patrol, bombing and combat duties. These fine lads who ' 86.6 84.4 67,01 57.88 47,42 46,05 45,79 33.98 28,23 BRIDGE CLUB Nine tables took part in the play at the Wingham Bridge. Club on Thurs- day evening with the following re- sults: North and South-1st„ Mrs. R. DuVal and Mrs. Fred Spry; tied, 2nd. and 3rd., D. Kennedy and C. Garnmage, Mrs. W. H. French and Miss N. Dinsley; 4th., W. W, Arm- strong and Gordon MacKay. East and West-1st., Mrs. 0. Colborne and Bert Porter; 2nd,, Mss. Geo. Ross and Art Wilson; 3rd., Mrs. G. MacKay and Harley Crawford; 4th., Mrs. W. R. Hamilton and C. E. Richey, Attending W. I. Area Convention Mrs W. J. Henderson as delegate from West Huron Branch of the Wo- men's Institute is attending the Area Convention of the Women's Institute which is convening at the Hotel Lon- don, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs- day this week. Belongs To Fist Relay Teim LAC. James Arnott, grandson of Mrs. W. Williamson of town, is mak- ing a name for himself as a runner. ,Jimmie is a member of a quartette from the Montreal Wireless School that is winning from all and sundry sat 400 yard relay races. He is also on the basketball team and plays a grand game of basketball,. Jimmie is well known, here as he spent a few months last winter with his grand- mother here and has on other occa- sions visited here. He is a ;native of Portland; Oregon, but prior to enlist- ment lived at Ingersol. COUNTY TEACHERS NAME OFFICERS At a banquet held in the Commer- cial Hotel, Seaforth, Mr. jack Bates, of Brussels ,now Principal of Bayfield public school, was chosen to head the organization for, Huron. County. The banquet took the form of a re- organization and business meeting. Special speakers were R. 0. Staples, Inspector for South Huron', newly ap- pointed, and formerly of Peterboro; Mr. j, H. Kinkead, Inspector for North Huron, and Clarence Grainger, who spoke of matters of particular in- , terest to Men Teachers' Federation in the 'local, district and province. Mr. Grainger is president of 0.P,S.M,'T.V., digriet No. 15. The teachers of the county were well represented aod another meeting will be held this fall in the southern part of the county, The executive elected for the year 1943,44 is as follows: Past president, W. if. Dryer's (overseas); president, 1,, Bates, Brussels; vice-president, S. Brown, 1Goderibb; secretary-treasurer, B, Gray, Myth; Committee: sWerth 0, Cowan, Dungannon; S. teattie, Wingham; South Huron,. y, D. Martin, Goderich, and C. White" Wore, CIVIC SERVICE WILL BE HELD SUNDAY Serviedof Remembrance Will Be Held In The United Church Sunday Morning The annual Civic Service of Remem- brance will be held on Sunday morn- ing next, November 7th, in Wingham 'United Church. Attending the serv- ice-will be Civic officials, 99th Battery, Boy Scouts and the members of the Wingham Legion, The public are cordially invited, The parade will fall in at the armouries at 10,40 a.m, and headed by the Wingham Citizens' Band will proceed to the church, Rev. W. A. Beecroft, pastor of the church and Legion chaplain, will preach, Following the church service the parade will proceed to the Cenotaph for the placing of wreaths, Last Post, Two. Minutes Silence, Reveille and the National Anthem. The service at the Cenotaph will take place at 12,20 o'clock so that all attending other church services may be present at the Cenotalph. INSTITUTE HONORED THE GRANDMOTHERS Grandmothers With the Most Grand- ' children Received Prizes Grandmothers were acocrded the honors on Friday at the meeting of the Wingham Women's Institute. There were a large number of grandmothers present and ten of them gave some choral numbers singing "The Maple Leaf Forever," "Long; Long Ago" and "Darling I am growing old." The prizes for having the most grand- children went to Mrs. Dinsley and to Mrs. J. Lockriclge. The grandmothers were given a most 'hearty welcome by Mrs. T. Bowers The meeting w.as under the capable direction of Mrs. A., R. DuVal, the vice-president. The roll call was ans- wered by naming one's racial origin. Plans were made to hold-a euchre in the near future the proceeds to be used for overseas boxes, . Mrs. W. J. Henderson conducted a, contest "soapy tradegy," Mrs. R. Laidlaw was the winner. Mrs. Hend- erson also gave a reading "That old sweetheart of mine.' Some very in- teresting and bright pieces of poetry were read by Mts. J ,Currie. Following the meeting a social time was enjoyed with reminiscences by the grandmothers being a special feature. InItitute Concert Friday Nov. 12th In Wingham Town Hall, featuring Louis Blake Duff, noted humouriA. Moved To Preston Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vogan of Car- rick have moved to Preston to• be near their'daughter Lillian, who is a 'patient in Freeport Sanitarium.. Auction Sale at Belgrave The Belgrave Red Cross will hold an auction sale in the Foresters' Hall, Belgrave, Wednesday afternoon, No- vember 10th. Donations of vegetables, baking, fruit or other useful articles will be most welcome. Your donations will be greatly appreciated. Plan t6 attend this big Red Cross sale. Matt, Gaynor will be the auctioneer, Tag Day For Mirk! Held The tag day held on Saturday for the National Institute for the Blind was again a success. Mrs. 5. H. Crawford, president of time Women's Institute and Mrs, W. 5, Henderson of the Goderich - Huron Advisory Board of, the C. N. I. B. take this opportunity of thanking all those who assisted with this effort and the public for filth; genetous response: Presented With Miscellaneous Shower yy On the evening of Wednesday, Oc- tober 27th, about 25 friends of Miss Xate King, who was married Satur- day, gathered at the home of Dr, and Mrs. Parker to present her with a miscellaneous shower. The assisting hostesses were, Mrs. W, W. Gurney and Mrs. Geo, R. Scott* Bridge was played during the first part of the evettitig, prize winners being, Mrs. tbr.)1 MeXibbott and Mrs. R. S, Neth- eti,tigton. As the opening bats of the Bridal Chorus were played by Mrs. Gurney, Mrs. Scott made the present- ation of a ,shower 'bouquet to the guest of honour /n the heart of each flower was hidden It limeriek giving diret- tions where the gifts 1,vere.to be lotted, Although taken by surprise, Kate con- tribilted to the hilarity of the hour, later expressing her sincere appreci- ation to everyorte. The tables were then Joined and refreshments served, Parsnip 28 Inches Long Mr. Wm. Austin dug a parsnip in his garden last week that we think is worthy of mention as it was 28 inches long, s. When removing it from the ground some of the vegetable broke off and /Vir Austin is quite sure it was two or three inches longer than stated above. Buried In Belgium Mr. and Mrs. Harold Victor Fyn' received word last week that their son William, had been buried at St. Trond, Belgium. St. Trend is about 25 miles West -bf Brussels, Flight Sergeant Pym was reported missing following an air taid on July 4th, Bill was an air gunner with many operational flights to his credit,• TO OBSERVE TWO. MINUTES Or SILENCE As the Civic Remembrance Service is being held oe Sunday next, in place of Remembrance Day, I hereby call upon all oiti- 2:ens to observe two minutes of silence, at 11 ap., November 11th, in memory of those who gave their lives during the First Great' War, also as a mark of respect to those who have paid the supreme sacrifice hi the present conflict, H. Crawford, Mayor. llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll ,x rt. s1,1 MAILING LIST HAS BEEN CORRECTED The mailing list has been corrected up to and including Friday, October 29th. If there have been any errors of omissions please notify .this office as soon as possible. If you find your label reads October '43 or previous to that date your paper is in arrears and an early settlement would be greatly appreciated. With rationing of newsprint it is in- creasingly difficult to continue to send Papers that are in arrears. Your co- operation is requested . OCTOBER SHIPMENT OF THE RED CROSS The following is a list of the goods shipped by Wingham Red Cross Society to headquarters: Navy-16 pr. 26" long stockings, 1 'C-neck long sleeved sweater. Army & Airforce — 20 ribbed (khaki) helmets, 7 sleeveless sweaters, 4 T-neck sweaters (khaki), 11 pair of airforce socks, 5 pair airforce gloves, 15 pair army gloves. Hospital.-2 convalescent jackets, 20 triangular bandages, 5 hot water bottle covers, 5 pyjama suits, 4950 compres- ses. British CiviliaO-1,0 girls nightdres ses, 2 boys' coats, 54 large quilts, 5 large afghans, 1 small afghan. BINGO! • BINGO! Be sure you attend the Saturday night Bingo in the town hall under time auspices of the Legion. There are good prizes and the proceeds are used for Overseas Smokes and if possible to establish a fond for post War work among veterans of the New Army. You will enjoy these Satur- day night games tinder ideal condi- tions, 3rd Place At County Match Jimmie Hall, soil of Mr. and Mrs. W. Stanley Hall, is to be congratulat- ed on his splendid showing at the County Victory Loan Quiz which was held in Clinton. Jimmie placed third. James Flanagan of McKillop town- ship was the winner with Helen Love of Stanley township second. URGES FARMERS TO BUY VICTORY LOAN Subscriptions by farmers to 'former loans have demonstrated that there is no body of citizens more concerned in the victory of time Allies or more 'devoted to the success of the present loan that the farmers of 'this province arid the federation of agriculture ap- peals to all farm people to support this loan even more fully than they have in the past. ALBX. iMclaNNtY, President, Ont. FeOration of Agriculture. 8th BLOOD CLINIC SET A RECORD There Were 145 Donors, 65 Women and 80 Men. 12 Gave Their Fourth Donation The Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic held on Wednesday last week was the 8th held here under the auspices of the local Red Cross Society, It was the most successful to date with a record of 145 donors, 65' women and 80 men, Mrs. Cooper of the Red Cross Mo- bile Blood Donor Clinic was in charge. Doctors attending were, Dr, Vokes, Blyth; Dr. Jamieson, Brussels; Dr. Johnston, Lucknbw; Drs. Connell, Crawford and Redmond of town also fourteen nurses, 26 donors gave their 3rd donation and 13 their 4th donation. Fourth donors were: T, A. Currie, C. R. Coultes, Dr, G. H. Ross, Dr, K. M. McLennan, Geo. Hetherington, 'Dun- can Kennedy, Harold Vincent, Harvey Niergarth, Roy Manuel, Donald Mc- Lean, Horace Aiteheson, Harry Merk- ley, Chris Tofting, The Red Cross is grateful to all those who helped in any way and would be glad to have new donors leave their names at McKibbon's Drug Store in readiness for the next clinic. Owing to the difficulty of getting (Continued on page four) Off to Florida On Monday Mr. and Mrs. A. At Crawford left for their winter home in St. Petersburg, Florida, Creameries Closing Saturday Nights The U.F.O. and the Holtudale Creamery will be closed Saturday nights, until further notice, commenc- ing Saturday night this week. Arrived Overseas Recently Another Wingham boy has joined that ever-growing overseas list of soldiers, Mr. and Mrs. Ohm received word a short time ago that their son Clarence, had arrived overseas. Butchers, Grocers Close At 10 P.M. Saturdays The shopping public will 'please note that the grocery and butcher stores of town will, commencing Saturday night this week, close at 10 p.m,, Saturday nights. Notice Re Marathon Bridge The 'Marathon Bridge committee ask that games be played on. the second Monday of each month or duritt'g'4 that week if at all possible, Those having games are requested to notify their guests at least a day prior to the game„ Two Escaped Foxes Caught Two foxes which escaped from the DuVal Fox ranch have been captured. One which had a white. face was away about five weeks when it was finally cornered in a culvert in front of Mrs. Tyndall's home, The other had its freedom for about three weeks and each' night it would return to the ranch fence but every effort to cap- ture it 'failed, Finally Lloyd Cook shot it as it came _near the guard fence at the ranch. There is a third' fox on the loose, it escaped. from the Laitl- law faftn and it _'hasnow for three weeks been enjoying its .freedom. The services at the United Church on Sunday had a special significance as it was anniversary Sunday and the preacher was a former pastor, Rev'. Sidney Davison of Leamington, Mr, Davison endeared himself to the con- gregation here during his five years as their pastor and large congre- gations were present at both services to hear his message. Rev, Mr. Bee- croft in welcoiniog Mr. Davison, spoke of him as the "beloved pastor." At the morning service Mr. Davison preached from the text "Choose ye this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the Gods of the Amorites, in whose land we dwell; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." The subject of his remarks were "Gods of to-day." In the begin- ning God created the heavens and the earth. This is the way the bible starts out, he said, but we do not go far until it strikes another vein. i The making of the gods, These worldy gods lie put in three categories, the god of nationalism, the god of a good' time, and the .god of the humanist. In their christian view men must claim freedom, not 'so much to enjoy it but to employ it in the working out of God's will, he said. Worship of the god of good time seems to be the real religion of the masses of the people of to-day. This is because of a loss of faith in nobler Gods, Is this right and is it good enough? It is hard to say to the humanist that he worships a false god. The human- ist philosophy is the dethronement of God and the enthronement of man. This is not good enough for the christ- ian. None of the lesser gods are good enough for man's devotion. Who then will be our God, these man-made gods or the God that is revealed in. Christ. At the evening service Mr. Davison ' spoke on "The Nations and the King dom," Wingham Brussels W, Wawanosh Grey Morris • Flowick E, Wawanosh Blyth Turnberry Amount 162,850 64,600 44,900 67,150 43,150 105,600 31,600 15,800 , 22,300 ARE WE PROUD OF THESE FIGURES Even Though The Time Is Short Quotas Can Be Reached Victory Loan Subscriptions FORMER'PASTOR HERE FOR ANNIVERSARY 'Large .congregations Present At The United Church When Rev. „Sidney Davison Preached „. LITERARY SOCIETY ' OPENING MEETING The first meeting of the High School Literary Society was held on Friday afternoons October 29, in the school auditorium with the president, Bill Galbraith, conducting the meet- ing. The following programme was presented. 0 Canada, by the entire schlsol; Inaugural address, by the president; reading of minutes, by the secretary, Frank Burke; duet by Dor- othy Wade and Marguerite Young, with Leslie Mae Wall at the piano; reading from one of Marian Keith's novels "The Patriotic Society" given by George Copeland; introduction given by Donald Lloyd; solo, by,Betty Lewis, with Elizabeth Hare at the piano; "Londonderry Air"; reading of the Journal, by the editor, Grace Parker. The critics remarks were given by Mr. F. E. Madill and the meeting closed by singing God Save the King. ST, ANDREWS CHOIR NAMED OFFICERS Cards Signed By All Members Sent To Choir Members On Active Service On Friday last week Mr. and Mrs. John McKibbon entertained the choir of St. Andrew's Church, After the regular practice, the annual meeting was held with the president, Mr, G. Northwood in the chair, Reports of choir activities during past year were read and several items of business discussed. The following officers were elected for 1943-44: President—Mrs. H, L, Sherbondy. Vice-President—Mrs. T. A. Currie, Sec'y-Treas—Miss A, Williamson, Attendance Sec'y—Mrs. W. Hender- son. Social Committee—Mrs. W, H. Gur- ney, Mrs. D. Rae, Mrs. W. Hammond, Mrs. H, Aitcheson, Music Committee—H. V. Pym, Jeo. P, McKibbon and the executive. Gown Conmaittee—Mrs, H. Aitch- eson, Miss F. Wilson, Mrs. Robert Rae. Lunch was served and a social hour enjoyed during which Christmas cards for eight choir members on active service were signed by all present. The choir rendered the Deum" by Dudley Buck, at the morning serv- ice with the solo parts being taken by Mrs. Beecroft, Mrs. W. B. Mc- Cool, and Rev. Mr. Beecroft. The an- thetis at the evening service was "Gloria in Excelsis" by Mozart. "Love Divine" was a duet by Mrs. W. B. McCool and Rev. Mr. Beecroft. Prior to the evening service Mr. A, W. Anderton '''"presented an organ recital. Following the evening service a re- ception in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Davison. was held at the parsonage and a very large number availed them- selves . of this opportunity to greet them. Euchre Powell's School Friday A progressive euchre will be spon- sored by the ladies at Powell's school on Friday evening. Special prizes for distance etc„ will be given. Lunch will be served. Games start 9,15 with admission 25 cents. OCTOBER DONATIONS TO THE RED CROSS. The Wingham Branch of time Cana- dian. Red Cross Society wishes to acknowledge the following donations gifts: received, during the latter part of Sep- tember and the month of October, and to thank the donors for their Mrs. H. C, McLean, I shawl; Mrs. Haugh, fur; Mrs, Willis, 7 yds, print, 1 afghan, 1 sweater, 1 box of wool; Mrs. P. Gowans, 1 quilt top and money to purchase lining for same; Mrs. J. Isard, 1 quilt; Women's In- stitute, 5 quilts; 9th of Turnberry, per Mrs. Underwood, 4 afghans; Bluevale Unit, 1 quilt, 15 pairs of pyjamas, 5 nighties; Whitechurch Unit, 10 large quilts, 1 afghan donated by teacher and pupils of Fordyce School; Mrs. Casemore, 1 quilt; Mrs, A. Wilson, and Mrs, McPhail, 1 quilt; Mrs. R, Laidlaw, 1 quilt; Fordyce Group, 4 quilts; Mrs. L. McGee's Group, 4 quilts; Jolly Workers' Club, 1 quilt; Mrs, Wangler, 1 quilt top. Cash Donations; Whitechurch Group per Mrs.. L, Grain, $3;004 per Miss Catherine Ross, $2;00, per Mrs. R. Pollock, $2.20; Miss McCallum, $8,00; Mrs, P. Gowaus, $1.50; Mrs. Lennox, $1:00; Miss Turtter, $2.00; Mrs. Hare, $1,00; Mrs. Alex. Robertson, $1,00; LadieS' Bowling Club, $15,00; 'Bridge Club, $25,00,