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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-12-02, Page 1aertirt ,w, With Which Is Amalgamated The Gor Vidette and Wroxeter New*. 'Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2nd., 1943 • Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year COUNCIL GIVEN ACCLAMATION IN TURNBERRY TWP, *very Small. Attendance Present At Nomination; Meeting' The annual nomination meeting for -the Township of Turnberry was held -in the Orange Hall, Bluevale, on Fri- day afternoon with the smallest attend- .ance on -record, Outside of the Coun- ' cil members, township officials and our reporter only seventeen were pres- ont. This •lack of enthusiasm on the part of the ratepayers gives little, en- couragement to members of the coun- cil, The clerk, W. R, Cruikshank, read the names- of those nominated, and at the close of the meeting aftei: each had signed the declaration declared them 'elected by acclamation.. The following, is the list xif those nomin- ated together with their movers and seconders: For Reeve Harold Moffat, by I. J. Wright .and A. Wheeler. For Council Percy King, by H. W. Bateman and Harold Casemore. Roy Porter, by E. Johnston and Harold Casemore. James Breckenridge, by Jas, C. Pea- cock and J. J. Moffat. John V. Fisher, by A. Wheeler and I. Wright. Mrs. I. 5. Wright was appointed chairman and called on the candidates in the order nominated. (Continued on page two)' Dance .Postponed The dance which was billed for Powell's School Friday this week has been postponed. Starts Store In Bluevale 1Mr. Jos, Chilvers is opening a gen- eral store in Bluevale in the building recently vacated by Geo. A. Love who transferred his business to Crediton. Mr. Chilvers has for some time oper- ated a store at Lakelet and is moving his stock from, that place to Bluevale. Addressed Dungannon Institute Mrs. W. J. Henderson was the special spiaker at a meeting of the Dungannon Women's Institute on Thursday of last week, Mrs. Hender- son is the district president of the Women's Institutes of West Huron and her address was a report of the London Area. Convention held early in November at London, WON BLUE RIBBON AT THE FOX SHOW A. R. DuVal Has Purchased New Breeding Stock NOMINATION RESULTS FOR THE DISTRICT Blyth Reeve W. H. Morritt (accl.). .Council (four to be eleeted)—Frank Bainton, Howard Voaden, A. L, Ker- nick, Lorne Scrimegour, Herbert Dex- ter, Einmerson Wright, School Board—William Mills, Jas, Armstrong, A, J. Class (accls.). W. P, Smith (accl,). Hensel' .Reeve—R, E, Shaddick (accl., 8th term). Council—Edward Pink, Fred Small- acombe, Alvin Kerslake. James Park- ins (accts,), School Trustees—C. Passmore,. P. McNaughton, A. Clark (accts.). Hydro Commission—Thomas Welsh (accl.). Ashfield Reeve—Gilbert Frayne (acct.). Council—Fred Anderson, Cecil John- ston, Lorne Johnston, Neil J. ,Mc- Kenzie (accls). , For the first time in the history of this township, Ashfield will have no deptuy reeve, as the population has fallen below the 1,000 mark. Colborne Reeve—Alec Watson (acel.). Council — William Clarke, James Feagan, Stanley Snider, Ross Fisher (accls.). Goderich Township Reeve—Ben Rathwell (accl.). Council—Robert Smith, James Sterl- ing, George Ginn, Gordon Orr (acct.). Hullett Reeve — John Armstrong, George Brown, Ira Rapson, Council—William J. Dale, William Je'witt, Victor Kennedy. Another nomination will be required to complete council to four members. Wawanosh West Reeve—Brown Smith (accl.). Council—Everett Finnigan, Gordon McPherson, Wallace Miller, David McAllister (accts.). Kinloss' Reeve—R. Elliott (acct.), Council—A. McKenzie, D. McKin- non, A. Murray, 5. Colwell (accls.), Carrick . Reeve—Jacob Fisher (accl.). Council — Linus Bauder, Charles Schester, Daniel Rettber, R. J. Mor- rison (accls.). I Culross Reeve—John McInnes (accl,). Council—Alphonse Zimmer, Lester Falconer, J. H. Wall, John Moffat,. (accls.). Sohool Trustees—Mrs. A. J. Collins, W. J. Crawford. Rev. E. J. Fischer, Warena Thompson (accls.):- Brant Township Reeve—J, P. Johnstone (accl.). Deptuy Reeve J. W. Inglis (accl.). Council—Clifford Majury, Leonard Lang, Alfred Sacks (accls.). Goderich Mayor—R. E. Turner (accl.). Reeve—W. J. Baker (accl). Deptuy Reeve—W, C. Attridge, D. D. Mooney. Council (six to be elected)—E. D. Brown, J. E. Huckins, David Sproul, S. H. Prebett, R. G. Sanderson, Geo. MacEwen, Alec Butler., School Board—E. Ross, J. A. Snider, J, WeMilne, M. J. Ainslie (accts.). Walkerton • Mayor—John Erdman (accl.).„ Reeve—E, Lobsinger (accl.).. Council—H. T. Buehlow, George H, Damm, L. C. Jackson, Robert Merch- ant, M. Pearson, W. C. Winter (accts.) Hydro Commission—S. W. Lippert (acct.). School Board—Mrs. A. J. Collins, W. J. Crawford, Rev. E. J. Fischer (accts.). Kincardine Mayor—W. V. Pollock (accl,). Reeve—William Walsh (accl.). Council (six to be elected)—Ilerbert Bagshaw, M, L. Gregg, Albert May- h ard, George A, McGaw, Matheson McGaw, David Kennedy, john Stan- bury, William Watson. (two to be eletted)—Wesley Clark; Charles Hewitt, W, 5, Geddes, Joseph Wilson, Teachers Were X-Rayed X On Tuesday afternoon the teachers of both the High and Public Schools were in Godericji where they were X- rayed in a test to assure they were free from tuberculosis. This is' being done all over the province in connec- tion with the department of health and department of education co»operating to fight this disease in the Schools. Al- ready Many other teachers in this dis- trio have had this test, The schools were closed for the' afternoon Which did net put the Sttrdents in bad humour. F. L.. DAVIDSON IS MAYOR FOR 1944 BY ACCLAMATION No Election Here'as Reeve, certinale- eioned; Council. and, 'School:. Trustees All Received Acclamations At the town nomination meeting held on Monday evening, at which there was not a large attendance, Councillor Fred L, Davidson was elected mayor by acclamation. J. H. Crawford who held this office for the past five years retired and Councillor F. L. Davidson, Mayor-elect R. H. Lloyd, who was also nominated, withdrew. Only one name was pro- posed for the reeveship, J. J. Evans who has been reeve for the past two years,k A. J. "Walker was re-elected as commissioner without opposition as the council. Two new members were elected, Jack Reavie and Fred .Spry. The other councillors are Murray Johnson, Elmer Wilkinson, 'Duncan Kennedy, R. H. Lloyd. W. T. Cruickshank, Geo. Scott and C. W. Lloyd were re-elected to the School Board with R. A. Coutts new member, representing Ward 4. The complete list of nominations are as follows: For Mayor R, H. Lloyd by A. 5. Walker, and Elmer Wilkinson. (Continued on page four) TeachingeAt Public School )( Mrs': Walter VanWyck is teaching at the Public School for Miss Verne Walk& who is indisposed. Fractured Wrist y Mrs. S. Durward of Blyth had' the misfortune to fracture her wrist when she slipped 'during a dance at the Royal T on Friday night. ,\/, Truck And Car Collided Tuesday morning a Brewer gravel truck from Goderich and a car driven by W. H. Jacklin of Wroxeter had a collision at an intersection on the 6th of Grey township, 1% miles north of Ethel. The car was considerably damaged but the tuck rvey little. No one was injured. Underwent Operation X Mrs. Ken Pennington (nee' Louise Dore) underwent an operation for the removal of her appendix in qoderich Marine Hospital on Tuesday last Week. We understand that she is making a splendid recovery. Since her husband joined the army Mrs. Pennington has been living in IGode- rich..)( NOVEMBER MEETING OF THE INSTITUTE The Women's Institute met on Fri- day afternoon of last week and was opened with the Institute Ode. The roll call was answered by each mem- ber giving, one way to help win the war. During the business period it was ,planned to hold a euchre in the gory near future, The usual cash prize for Proficiency for Grade X of the High School was granted. It will be pre- sented at the High School Commence- ment Thursday night this week. In taking the topic "Citizenship" Mrs, T, Bower reviewed the different important events of the war that have takenplate. Her paper as always was splendidly written up and given. It being Navy Week the Rev. Ken- neat MacLean was invited to be pres eat at the Meeting and he 'offered a very earnest prayer for the men that sail the seas. God Save The king was sung and a social hour completed the meeting, CHILDREN'S AID TO GET LARGER GRANT Huron Society Advanced To Higher Grade Huron. County Children's Aid So- ciety has been advanced to Grade 'B', which means that it will receive an additional $500 from the government. This announcement was made by the president, Rev, J. H. Barnett, at a re- cent meeting. In the course of the provincial secretary's report, he had high praise for Mrs. M. Chafe; social service worker, and the superintendent H. Edward, for their contacts throughout the county. The elimination of fac- tors 'causing child neglect was warmly commended by the superintendent, who also referred to the good care be- ing provided in the fosters homes of the crildren. The clothing selected for the wards of the society was also approved as it enabled them to mingle with other children in the 'community on a basis of equality. An organized. effort is being made by the society to assist dependents of men in the forces, recent legacies making this possible. BRIDGE CLUB The Wingham Bridge Club had an attendance of 7 tables on Thursday evening and a Mitchell movement was played with the following results: North and South-1st., Mrs. W. L. Kress and Jack Mason; 2nd., Mrs. J. H. Crawford and C. H. ilVIcAvoy; 3rd., Mrs. F. W. Spry and Gordon, Mac- Kay; 4th., Mrs. A. E. VanStone and W. H. French. East and West-1st., Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Art Wil- son; 2nd,, Mrs. H. Campbell and Dune Kennedy; 3rd., F. W. Spry and .J. H. Crawford; 4th., Mrs. Art Wilson and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong. NAVY LEAGUE TAG DAY WAS HELD The tag day held by the Navy League here and in Belgrave, Bluevale, Gorrie and Wroxeter, on Saturday, under the auspices of the local branch of the Navy League raised the sum of $142.50. Beer Quotas Cut— The Ontario Liquor Control Bowed issued a statement announcing that gallonage of beer available for sale in hotels and clubs would be sharply re- stricted as of Dec. 1st while quantities available for individual purchasers in brewer's retail stores would be cut from •36 to 24 pints a month. New hours of sale were established for hotel beverage rooms: 10.30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 4 p.m, to 6,30 p.m.; '7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and all beverage rooms must be cleared of customers by 10.30 p.m. WAWANOSH FARM HOME BURNED, Exploding Tractor Carburetor Caused Fire At Rinn Brothers, Three Miles West of Belgrave 4The home of Hugh and Elmer Rinn, 8th concession' of East Wawanosh, 3 miles west of Belgrave, was badly damaged by fire Sunday about the noon hour. The fire was caused by a backfire of the tractor which was kept in the wood shed back of the house. The tractor was being started to draw water, The backfire caused the car- buretor to explode spewing flaming gasoline about .the woodshed. The blaze became so heated that the horses could not be hitched to the tractor to remove it. X — Willing hands soon gathered and water from the creek several rods away was carried in pails, but the fire made rapid headway in the woodshed. The Wingham fire brigade was called but by the time they arrived the fire had worked its way into the kitchen and was travelling along the roof on the main part of the house, The fire- men quickly had the water from the creek pouring on the burning struc- ture but by that time the kitchen was destroyed and part of the roof on the main part of the house was very badly damaged. They did good work how- ever an saved much of the main tittle- titre but the damage by water may be great, x/ The contents of the house were it- moved but the falling snow would destroy some of it. The house, a fine back building with two foot stone walls has been a land mark in East Wawanoilt for Many years. X The other bnildings on the farm were at no time hi danger. J. D. BEECROFT EAST' WAWANOSH REEVE BY ACCLAMATION Council Also Elected By Acclamation With Alex Robertson Only Change On Council Although there is a change in the Reeveship in East Wawanosh also a change of one in the council members there will be no election as J. D. Bee- croft, who has beep a member of the council for nine years, was elected reeve by, acclamation and the coun- cillors were also, Alex Robertson was named to the co incil to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Beecroft being named as reeve. The councillors are Norman McDowell, Harvey Black, Lewis Ruddy, all former members and the new man Alex Robertson. Then nominations were held on Fri- day afternoon and the following is a complete list of the nominations: For Reeve Dustan Beecroft, by John G, Gillespie and R. H. Thompson. Raymond R. Redmond, by Robert Coultes and W. F. Campbell. Norman McDowell, by W. F. Campbell and J. Buchanan. (*) elected by acclamation. For Council *Norman McDowell, by Fred J. Cook and J. L. McDowell. *Harvey Black, by J. Buchanan and Wm. McDowell. vt-2, *Lewis Ruddy, by H:L. Sturdy and John G. McCallum. Robertson, by Frank Thomp- son and W. L. Wightman. Aldin Purdon, by C harles Leaver and James Martin. Harry L. Sturdy by W. L. Wight- man and L. C. Taylor. (*) elected by acclamation. (Continued on page three) Stores Open Wednesday Afternoons The public are reminded that the stores of Wingham ,do not observe the Wednesday half holiday during this month, December, The half holidays will be resumed in the New Year, Curlers Lost At Kitchener. On Friday the rink of curlers C. G. Gammage, J. H. Crawford, Omar Haselgrove, Art Wilson, skip, return- ed to Kitchener to compete in the Goodrich trophy as they had on the Monday previous won two games in a2d-ds1:-Tito-se..4 3 but-the.)n out this c,,,;"t. T44rii rg ink Is A Prisoner, Uninjured Miss Mary Cruikshank received word on Monday that Donald Rich- ards, who was a short time ago re- ported missing, is now a prisoner-of- war and that he was not injuerd. Don was well known here as he was a 'member of the Navigator's class at Port Albert that made Wingham their headquarters. This class went back to England a year ago October pasti 9th Turnberry Group . Made Donations, During November the Red_ Cross group of the 9th of Turnberry, held four meetings in Gilmour's School. Two quilts were quilted, also two fancy quilts. Three quilts were sent to the British Minesweeper's Auxil- iary. and a letter of appreciation, has been received. Twenty dollars more was donatd to the Navy League, The next meeting will be in the school on December 2nd, HELP BUY THE BOYS OVERSEAS SMOKES The Overseas Smoke committee of Wingham Legion were disappointed with the collection received from the smoke bottles last week. It takes a great deal of money to carry on this activity as the number overseas from this district has grown to close to 200, ' Z1 4 During the summer the Legion with the aid of the Legion Auxiliary car- ried on Saturday night bingos to raise funds for this purpose. Practically all the money raised by this means plus the collection from the bottles will be used by next spring. This shows how important it is to give generously to this fund during the next few months. When you see an overseas smoke bot- tle drop in a niekle or a. dinie or what- ever change you can spare. You will not miss it but these small contribu- tions if all took part would soon be sufficient to send 100 cigarettes to each lad over there. The collection from the bottles last week was $V7,41, HORSE SHOW WENT OVER IN BIG, WAY Arena Was Packed To 'See Finest Collection Of Horses Ever Shown In This District Wingliam's first Horse Show was an, outstanding success. In fact it was successful in a three-fold way, the arena was filled to capacity, the quality of the entries was of the best, and the show was run in a most ef- ficient manner. The president, J. J. ,Fryfogle and his officers and directors are to 'be congratulated on the splen- did organization they set up in a few short weeks. The show was officially opened by Mr. John W. Hanna, M.P.P., and he was introducted by Mayor j, H, Craw- ford, Mr. Tory Gregg was the cap- able master of ceremonies and the music of the Wingham Citizen's Band and the Walkerton Girl's Bugle Band were greatly appreciated. An added feature of the evening was the exhibi- tion of a trick horse owned and rid- den by Mayor Erdman of Walkerton. Other speakers included Mr. E. L. Cardiff, M.P., for North Huron and 5. P. Johnstone, President of the Walkerton Winter Fair and Horse Show. Mr, Jack Reavie, secretary of the show, expressed the appreciation of the directors for the large attend- ance and the support afforded them. The large crowd certainly enjoyed this show and one could hear only praise of the exhibits, and organiza- tion. To single out any of the classes would be unfair as each c%ss was tops in this field. The bike special created a great deal of excitement. The winners were as follows: Hurdles—Thurston. Stratford Erd- man WalkertOn; Carnahan, Owen Sound. Wagon Teams—W. Munroe, Em- bro; Decker, Zurich; Kreis, Mitchell; McLean, Paisley. Heavy Draft Teams—G, Sommers, Aylmer; Halliday, Chesley; McLeod Bros., Kincardine; Halliday, Chesley. Carriage Teams—W. ;Munroe, Em- bro; Bardon, Hillsburg; Dr. Elgie, Chatham; Mr. Mayberry, Woodstock, Agricultural Teams-1G. Sommers, Aylmer; Halliday, Chesley; McLeod Bros., Kincardine; Thos. Cassels, Wingham. • Road Teams—Dr. Foster, Galt; Mr. Wright, Listowel; Currie & Tervit, Wingham; Bardon, Hillsburg. Wagon Singles—W, Munroe, Em- bro, 1st and 2nd; Decker, Zurich; Kreist Mitchell, Carriage Singles—W. Munroe, Em- bro, Dr. Elgie, Chatham; Mayberry, Woodstock; Mayberry, Woodstock. Road Singles .— 15-2 and under — Dr. Foster, Galt; Andy Keith, Coiling- wood; Lloyd Turvey, Bluevale; Dr. Foster, Galt, Tandem Hitch, Four in hand — G. Sommers, Sr„ Aylmer; McLeod Bros., Kincardine; Revell, Guelph. Bike Special — Dr. Foster, Galt; Wright, Listowel; Keith, Collingwood; ter, Gait. rrie& Tervit, Wingham; Dr. Fos, Single Carriage (15-2 and over) — Bardon, Hillsburg; Monroe, Embro; Monroe, Embro; Bardon, Hillsburg, Road . Singles (15-2 and over — Bardon, Hillsburg; Wright, Listowel; Currie & Tervit, Wingham; Wright, Listowel; Dr. Foster, Galt, Carriage Tanden—Monroe, Embro; Bardon, Hillsburg; Mayberry, Wood- stock. Lady Drivers—Mrs. S. Miller for Monroe, Embro; Mrs, Bardon for Bardon, Hillesburg; Mrs. Dr. Foster for Dr. Foster, Galt, Percheron Class — Kreis, Mitchell; Revell, Guelph; Kreis, Mitchell, Hospital Auxiliary Meets Monday The December meeting of the Ladies' 'Auxiliary to Wingham Gen- oral Hospital, will be held in the Council Chamber ott Monday after- noon, December 6th, at 3.45. Aprons And Home-made Baking Sale At 3.30 on Saturday afternoon, De- cember? 4th., the Ladies Guild of St. Paul's Church will hold a sale of aprons and home-made balding at the Rectory, Again Heads 0, P. W. Mrs. 0. G. Anderson of East Wa- wanosh was last week elected presi- dent of the Ontario Farm Women at the annual meeting held in Toronto, The meeting went on record endors- ing a 'resolution that five farm women be placed on the fact-finding tout. mittee recently set Ito by the Ontario Government, This committee is now composed n men and one wconatt. LIONS CLUB TOLD , OF WORK DONE 'REGARDING 'T, Col, Ware of London .Spoke on Behalf of the Christmas Seal Campaign of Queen Alexandra Sanatorium, The regular Lions Luncheon was held at the :Queen's Coffee Shop last Friday evening with a record attend- ance. President Harley 'Crawford in- troduced the guest speaker, Col. Ware of London. Col, Ware spoke on be- half of the Christmas Seal campaign of the Queen Alexandra Sanatorium at London, Ont. He gave a clear picture of the situation with regard to the White Plague and quoted 'statist- ics to indicate the necessity of a con- stant effort to stamp it out, Sir Adam Beck and his associates were the founders of the institution and it was started in a small way at Byron but later the importance of its work was realized and it has constantly expand- ed until today it has a 2000-bed capac- ity. The plant and equipment is now valued at well over one million dol- lars. Constant research is carried on to, battle tuberculosis but the best cure to date has been found in rest and good food. The state of mind of the patient is also important. It has been, found that if the disease is discovered in its early stages the chances of a complete recovery stand at 80%. However at later stages, only a 20% chance is possible. The finest scientific equipment is available and excellent medical talent is available. Col. Ware stressed the fact that the continued support of the public is es- sential in keeping up the fight and expressed appreciation of the fine re- ception given 'by Lions Clubs in West- ern Ontario. . A hearty vote of thanks was accord- ed Col. Ware on motion of Lions Wilf. Crawford and Otto Gallagher. Lion Bruce Malcolm of Toronto, ad- dressed the Club and reviewed the good work carried out by the Clubs in this zone. He announced a zone (Continued on page two) Mrs. Alf. Lockridge Ill We are pleased to report that Mrs° Alf, Lockridge who has been very ill is now much improved. She was taken ill on. Wednesday last week at the supper hour with hemorrhages of the stomach. She was taken to the Wingham General Hospital and up until Saturday was given four blood transfusions. On Sunday her condi- tion was somewhat improved and has continued so, NO ELECTION IN HOWICK TOWNSHIP All Members Of Last Years Council Were Returned By Acclamation The change to an early nomination date back-fired in so far as Howick Township is concerned, there being a very small attendance at the annual meeting on Friday afternoon. The favorable weather of that and preced- ing days was apparently being made use of by the farmers in finishing up work on the land. There was only one nominee besides the past year's council, F..H. Strong being nominated for the Deputy- R.eeveship, a position he aspired to at last election, losing out to James Inglis. At 2 o'clock Clerk Isaac Gamble declared nominations closed and read those in hand as follows: Reeve—ID. L. Weir, nominated by James Douglas and Thos. McMichael, Deputy-Reeve—James Inglis, by M. D. Irwin and Cloyne E. H. Strong, by Marshall Arm» strong and Enos Donaghy, (did not qualify). Councillors — Elmer Parrish, by Cloytte Michel and M, D. Irwin. Jack Winter, by Warren Zurbrigg and EllOS Donaghy. Ed. McCallum, by Thos. McMichael and James Douglas. Ex-Reeve Thos. Inglis was the unanimous choice for chairman and filled the position in his most capable manner, D. L. Weir Mr. Weir, in accepting the nomin- ation as Reeve for another term, con» fined his remarks principally to coun- ty affairs. lie said a lot of work had been curtailed because of shortage of labor and material. The huge sink- hole in a county road near Dungan- non, necessitating an expenditure of $1,00 this fall,. was explained in in. teresting detail. Replacement of a bridge at Ethel, by day labor, at a (Continued out page three) A. R. DuVal attended the Ontario Live Fox 'Show at Brampton last week, This show was open to all Canadian Proyinces and all claSses . were keenly contested. For the first time a local rancher exhibited and Reg. came home content as out of the four foxes shown, his Rideau Hill 89 T won the blue ribbon (2nd. prize) in. his class of registered adult male Pearl Platinum Sky Blues. Howard Bollert of Simcoe won first but 89T shut out of second place 92V which was the show's last year's champion ,Pearl Male Pup. The development of new breeds has given new stimulus to fox-farming and • the eyes of the world are focused on the bright future of this 'industry. A few years ago silver foxes were pietty much standardized but during the past five years many strange new breeds have been developed, the latest of which is the Glacier Blue. This beauti- ful and exotic specie . resulted from the crossing of Pearl Platinum Sky Blue and the Standard Canadian Platinum, and was developed by the, famous 'Maritime rancher, George Callbeck. Only twenty-five of these beauties exist, There is great excite- ment today throughout the trade as even still more lovely and more exotic types are exp'eeted to develop from the crossing of Pearl Platinum Sky Blues and Norwegian Platinurns instead of the Pearls with Canadian Standard Platinums, For this reason a great kiln is on at the present time to secure livestock ht Pearl and Norwegian Ottaitis. Reg. purchased Pearl Platinum Stock 'last year and this year raised seventy-five pups carrying the pearl blood, and early, this fall he had the foresight to purehate three Norwegian Males so With this fine start he hopes to be in the race for the development Of new type foxes.