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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-12-23, Page 1errp ebr ft tbe Rbbanct ,Tinto anb t To our new subscribers and to our old subscribers . , . the workers on the production front . . . our friends with whom we do business . . . the men and women in the services at home and abroad . . . and all others who are doing so much to make our future Christmasses happier. . . • 4)§0..41.epre 6 Po',AilMeAkeZ-Med4-Agi .w4EM 7,-1*jW4A The annual Week of Prayer will be observed in the town of Wingham, Monday, January 3 to Friday, January 7, Intercession. will be held each even- ing in the various churches. The Ministerial Association is planning to bring a number of speakers here for the occasion. BORDER CROSSING RULES RELAXED Native-born Canadian citizens will not require border-crossing cards for temporary visits to the United States after January 1, Such persons, however, will have to produce evidence that they were born in Canada. Canadian citizens born outside Canada will still require special documents. The loosening of the regulations affects persons crossing the border for stays of 29 days or less. CHRISTMAS DOINGS AT THE ROYAL T Friday nite Elliott Carruthers and orchestra playing for modern and old time. George Jordan calling off. Admission 50 cents. Saturday nite mOdern, dancing to Sangsters orchestra from 8 to 12. Admission 35 cents. Sunday mid-night Elliott Carruthers orchestra. Dancing from 12.05 to 3.00. Admission ,50 cents. In Italy Mr. Harvey Groves of the Advance- Times staff has received word that his brother Bill, is now in Italy. Celebrating Golden Wedding Monday Mr. and Mrs, Abraham Procter, concession three, Morris township, are celebrating their Golden Wedding on Monday next, December 27th, Service Christmas Eve Christmas Eve, Friday this week, at 11,15, Carols will 'be sung and the Holy, Communion celebrated in St. Paul's Church, A brief Christmas message will be given by the rector, Christmas Concert December 25th Belgrave United Church Sunday school will hold their Christmas En- tertainment in the Forester's Hall on Thursday evening this -week, Decem- ber 23rd, Admission, Adults 25c, Children free. Local Rector Heads Committee The Archbishop of Ontario has ap- pointed Rev, E. 0. Gallagher, chair- man of the Dioceseari committee on Religious Broadcasting and use of Sound Films. The other members of the 'committee are, Canon Quintin Warner, Rev. C. Fermon, Rev. C. H. James, Messrs H. G.Weit and A, B, Lucas. BOXING DAY TO BE A HOLIDAY Merchants To Enjoy A Long Holiday The people of Wingham and com- munity arc notified to prepare for a long ,week-end as Boxing Day, Mon- day, December 27th, will be a holiday in Wingharn. This means that the stores Will be -closed for three days in succession, Christmas Day, Sunday and Boxing Day, EASTERN STAR HELD MARATHON AND DRAW Goodly Sum Realized For Patriotic. Purposes Pollaving the work at the Decem- ber meeting of the Huron Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, the final game of a three month's mara- thon bridge held by the members of the chapter, was played. Winners on the nights play were: Bridge—Mrs, E. R, Harrison ;euchre—lst., Mrs, W. T, Platt. Winners of the marathon play were — 1st., Mrs. Hugh Carmichael; 2nd., Miss Alberta Walker; consolation, Mrs. P. Stainton, Bridge—Mrs, George Tervit; consola tion, Mrs. S. Chittick; draw prize, Mrs. W. T, Booth, The draw for the afghan presented to the chapter by Mrs. Carrie Taylor was made with Miss Hattie Sutton holding the lucky ticket. The marathon realized $48.36 and afghan $40.00 and this money is used by the chapter for patriotic purposes, WEEK OF PRAYER TO BE OBSERVED PRESENTATION TH. REEVE K. REDMOND Reeve Raymond Redmond of East, Wawanosh Is going To Toronto At the end of the year Reeve RV:- mond Redmond of East Wawanosh will have completed five years as Reeve and he is retiring at that time from municipal office and will shortly leave for Toronto to reside, Each year he has been Reeve Mr. Redmond has entertained the mem- bers of the council and the township officials at a dinner party following the final meeting for the year of the council, This year was no exception as the genial reeve held a delightful party at the home of Mrs. D. Arm- strong of Belgrave. Following • the sumptuous meal, Mr. Alex. Porterfield, township clerk for 37 years, took over as The eastf itstp s master, eaker was the reeve- elect J, D. Beecroft who spoke of the, splendid service that Mr, Redmond had given the township during his five' years as reeve and five years as a councillor. He said that during the past five years the council had worked in complete harmony and that he personally was very sorry that Mr. Redmond was leaving the township. He then called upon Clerk Alex Porterfield to make a presentation to Mr. Redmond. Mr. Porterfield prior to making the presentation of a handsome club bag said that East Wawanosh had been fortunate in always having good reeves and that Mr. Redmond had served with untiring effort and distinction. He assured those present that the re- tiring reeve would be missed as a resi- dent of the township. Mr. Redmond is .a native of East Wawanosh and has been a resident of the township all his lif e except for a short period when he taught school in Bruce. A graduate of Stratford Normal School lie taught school for sixteen years but has farmed since 1911 He served on East Wawanosh council for ten years, five as reeve. During his years as a member of the county council he took a very active part in the affairs of the county and served as chairman of the educational and road committees. His interest in the township reached beyond the council sphere -as he took a 'keen in- terest in musical affairs and was him- (Continued on page four) GARBAGE NOTICE Those whose garbage is usually col- lected on Friday and Saturday will please note; This week and next week garbage usually collected on Friday will be collected on Thursday and Saturdays collection will take place on Friday. WIN611111 VOICES WERE HEARD OVER THE. BBC Men On Service Overseas Received Messages From Home • On October 20th a number of mothers and wives of soldiers and airmen, who are overseas from this community, went to London, Ontario, and the Free Press Radio station made a recording of their messages. This record was sent to Ottawa and there a transcription was made and sent overseas. The list of those broadcast- ing was publiShed at that time. Last week Mrs. Tom Wilson (Maurine Mil- ler) of St. Helens received a cable from her husband informing her that he had heard the broadcast and that he was greatly pleased to hear her voice. Mrs. R. S. Hetherington also had a cable from her husband quoting part of her broadcast message, Others whom we ?.now have heard from overseas stating they listened to broadcasts are, Mrs, W. A. ,McKib 2 bon from her husband, Major (Dr.) MeXibbon; Mrs. Horace Aitchison from her two sons Douglas and Ayi, met; Mrs, Petty Harris fromher son Bill, Wally Armstrong who announced the broadcast, had an airgraph front Bob Hetherington stating that it was s. great day for hint at he heard his wife's message, listened with interest to the annottneing, read four copies of the Advance-Times, also a letter from The recording and broadcast was arranged through the Canadian, Leg. km WO Services in co-Operation with the Wingham Legion. • Single Copies Five Cents With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie VicTette said Wroxeter News. WJNGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER ”rcl, 1943 subspiptiens $ZOO Per year EVENING AUXILIARY ELECTED OFFICERS 'Candle Lighting Ceremony Was Held The Evening Auxiliary of,the Wing- ham United Church met at the home let M. Elmer, Wilkinson for the De- cember meeting, Mrs. Alton Adams was in charge of a very interesting, candle lighting ceremony' and was •assisted by Miss Yvonne MacPherson. Miss Marion Simpson read the Christ- mas reading, ,Miss Phyllis Johns read Yuletide story, ,Mrs. George Howson reported for the nominating committee and pre- sented the following slate of officers for 1944: Past President—Mrs. W. S. Hall, President—Miss K. MacGregor. 1st Vice Pres.—Mrs. A. W. Irwin. 2nd Vice Pres,—Mrs. W. L. Kress. 3rd Vice Pres.-.-.Mrs. W. Cruileshank Recording Secretary—Miss M. Bar- leer. Corresponding Secretary — Mrs. C. W. Lloyd. Treasurer—Mrs. J. Reavie. Christian Stewardship Sec'y.—Miss j, Murray. Missionary Monthly Sec'y,—Mrs. C. Machan. Strangers' Seciy.—Mrs, .Gee How- son. Temperance Sec'y.—Miss P. Johns. Pianist—Mrs. W. W. Currie. Asst. Pianist—Mrs. Jackson. Press Reporter—Mrs. W A. Gal- braith. Supply.Sec'y.—Miss C. Gannett. Social Convener—Mrs. K. MacLen- man. Mrs. Greer gave an interesting talk on "Worthen of the Bible" and then proceeded with the installation of the new officers. Mrs. W. S. Hall completing a sec- ond successful year as President, con- ducted the business section of the meeting and called for reports from the various secretaries. Miss Marion Simpson, treasurer, reported the allo- cation for the year had been exceeded. Mrs. Hall closed the meeting with prayer. A social hour was enjoyed. ST. PAUL'S S. S. HELD CHRISTMAS SERVICE St. Paul's Sunday School held its annual. Christmas Service Sunday afternoon. Numerous Christmas songs were sung by the scholars and Christ- mas stories told. Gifts were given to every child, together with candy and' oranges. Also awards were• made for regular church attendance to 10 mem- bers of the church school. The Christmas service, along with carols was sung. The gifts received from the White Gift service the week be- fore, have been sent on to the Rev. ,J. B. Batten, for the Indian children on the Walpole \Island Reserve. MISSIONARY GROUPS AT EADIES ELEGT W. M. S. and Mission Band Held Annual Meetings , At the December meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of Ead- les Presbyterian Church held at the borne of Mrs. Leslie Fortune, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. George Day; Vice-President, Mrs. Leslie For- tune; Treasurer, Miss Jean Wilton; Supply Secretary, Mrs. Thos. Haugh; Welcome and Welfare Secretary, Mrs, Alkin Hastings; Glad Tidings, Mrs, R. Gilkinson; Home Helpers, Miss Miss Clara Fortune. The meeting opened, with the call to worship and the hymn "The Shep- herds Watthed their flocks by night?' The scripture reading, Romans chap- ter 18, was followed by comments by Mrs. R, Gilkinson, The Christmas Carol "Holy Night" was sung and Marjorie Gilmour took the topic the Hungarians. The singing of a hymn, the Lord's Prayer and the Nat- tonal Anthem closed the Meeting also a most sttecessful year. Lunch was Served by the hostess, Mission Band The .Happy Hearts Mission Band held their annual meeting when the following officers were elected for 1944; President, Doris Cullitott; Vice President, Marjorie Gilmour; Secre- tary, Dorothy Dutticin; Treasurer, Audrey Cullitott; Pianist, Grade CM- Mont; Prograrn cotettlittet, Wafted Orval Hastings, Rosa Smith and Cleft Appleby„ MORRIS NOMINATIONS ON MONDAY NEXT Elections If Necessary Will Be Held January 3rd. Nominations will be held on Mon- day, December 27th for the township of Morris. 'The nominations will be held from 12.30 to 1.30 o'clock. Other municipalities which will have nomin- ations are Grey, Tuekersmith, Mc- Killop, Clinton, Exeter, Stanley,. Stephen, Mildmay, Brussels, Seaforth, Listowel, Harriston, Kincardine town- ship, Ripley. Elections were held in Morris and Grey last year and according to re- ports it would pot be surprising if Morris did not have an election. So far as Grey is concerned it is an un- known quantity, as one never knows when things will pop there. If elections are necessary in any of the above municipalities they will be held on January 3rd., in which case polls will he open from, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. LOCAL GIRL NOW IN THE R. C. A. F. (W.D.) iss Mary Baird who a short time ago joined the Woman's Division of the R. C. A. F. last week graduated at No, 2 Composite Training School of the Royal Canadian Air Force at Toronto. She is a general clerk. Mary is a graduate of Wingham High School and after graduating here attended. McMaster University in. Hamilton. BRIDGE CLUB Eight tables toolepart in the play at the Wingham Bridge Club on Thursday night and it was decided that the game would be, held on Thursday night this week as usual, The results of the play were as fol- lowsee North and South-1st., Mrs. F. A. Parker.and Gordon MacKay; 2nd,, Dune Kennedy and Dr. J, Brown; 3rd., Mrs. R. S. •Hetheldligtoh• and Mrs. A. R. DuVal; 4th., Mrs. Fred Spry and Harley Crawford, East and West—Mrs. C G. Gammage and Miss Mary Johnson; 2nd., Mrs. E. D. Bell and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong; 3rd., Mrs. C. H. Magee and Bert Porter; '4th., Miss M. MacLean and Miss N. Dinsley. Home From Hospital i'Mrs. Mary Cleland, who underwent an operation in Toronto, two weeks ago last Sunday, was brought home on Tuesday. Her friends here will be very happy that she is making such a splendid recovery.* Joined Active Forces *Alvin K. Stacey, son of Mr, and Mrs. Jack Stacey of Town, recently enlisted in the Active Forces at Lon- don. Prior to his enlistment at Lon- don Alvin was a member of the 99th (Res.) Battery, here. le To Celebrate Golden Wedding On the occasion of their golden wedding, December 27th, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen, North Street, Wingham, will be at home ttr their friends during the evening, between the hours of seven and ten. Curled at London, Two local rinks took part in the bonspeil at London on Wednesday afternoon last week, They were, Joe Evans, Harley Crawford, Ontar Hasel- grove, Jim Carr, Jr., skip, and Ed. Nash, fine. Carr Sr., Fred Davidson, Donald Rae, skip. Although neither rink got into the prize list they report very interesting games. Chimney Fire ' The chimney at the home of Mr. Nelson Underwood, 9th of Turnberry, took lire about 8 o'clock on Monday morning. Large pieces of burning soot belched forth from the ehimeny. However the fire was extinguisher with a couple of pails of waters, The fire siren here was sounded but it was not necessary for the truck to go. BAPTIST CHURCH HAD CHRISTMAS CONCERT The annual Christmas entertainment of the Baptist Church was well attend- ed Monday night. There was a fine program presented including songs, choruses, recitation, playettes, drills, orchestral numbers, Christmas stories, and dialogues. Pollowittg the present, talon of the program Santa clatta ar- rived and distributed gifts and good- ies to all. OLDEST CITIZEN HAS BIRTHDAY Mr. T, K. Powell Ill On His 97th Birthday During the last number of years Mr. T. K. Powell, who had his 97th birth- day on Tuesday, always enjoyed meet- ing the large number who called on his birthdays. This year for the first time in his long life he was not able to greet his friends as he is sick in bed. Last Friday .he was taken ill and since then has not been well. The hope of the people of this community is that he will regain his strength soon. Mr. Powell has the distinction of being the oldest citizen of Wingham. Each year for some years now it has been our pleasure to call and have him tell of the days gone by, a touch of local history'or a tale of the pioneer days when this part of the• country was mainly hushlan.d. We missed this chat this year, as many others did, but like the others we hope for his speedy recovery, It is not tht lot of many to have a 97th birthday but Mr. Powell took his years in his stride until he went to bed on Friday. His main interest this summer was the Victory Garden which he looked after with great care, Any- one who saw the results of his efforts would marvel that a man of his years could do so well or be 'so interested. On behalf of the people of this com- munity we extend congratulations and the wish that he will be well again very soon, Held Carol Service St. Paul's annual Carol Service on Suntlay•eveuing was a most successful event. As well as the Carols, the choir contributed "We Three Kings of the Orient", and the anthem, "While Shep- herds Watched Their Flocks," by Ro- land Smart, and Rimboulet's, "Christ- mas Canticle." ST. ANDREW'S S. S. XMAS SERVICE On Sunday afternoon the annual Christmas service of St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church Sunday School was held. The students presented a program of reading, songs, choruses, dlitlogites and a playette by some of the senior girls. At the close of the service gifts Were given to the children and each received in addition a bag of goodies, RED SHIELD HELD CHRISTMAS PARTY The Red Shield December social was held on Friday 'evening in the Sab'ration Army hall, taking the form of a Christmas party. The silver col- lection will be used for Red Shield war work. There was carol singing, and Mr. Neil of Gorrie contributed to the entertainment with motion pictur- es of different parts of Canada, Cana- dian sports and the Bird Life of Can- ada. The Red Shield members .put on a humorous play, written and direc- ted by the president, Mrs. Wm. Ken- nedy. It was entitled "The Mechani- cal House Steward," At the close of the -program the children were treated to goodies and lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. Bowman. RED CROSS ROOMS ARE NOW CLOSED The Red Cross work rooms will be closed until after the new year, They will re-open on Tuesday, January 4th, when it is hoped that the ladies will be ,present in large numbers. King George to Broadcast On Christmas Day at 10 a.m. to 10,15 a,m. E.D.T., The King will ad- dress the Empire. For the hour previ- ous to his speech there will be an Empire broadcast. The speech will be repeated at nine p.m. DECEMBER SHIPMENT OF THE RED CROSS This Is The Final Shipment For This Year The following list of articles were shipped to Red -Cross headquarters by the Wingham Red Cross Society and will be final shipment for this year. Army and Airforce-14 turtle-neck sweaters, 20 helmets, 10 pr. gloves, 34 pr. socks. Navy-13 pr. hurricane mitts, 1 pr. seamen's 18" stockings, 2 pr. ordinary socks. Hospital-10 pr. pyjamas, 15 Coe- vatesceet jackets, 10 surgeons caps, 2 surgeons gowns, 15 hot water bag covers, 35 triang. bandages, 190 coin- pre. British Civilian-5 boys coats, 4 boys 'sweaters, 6 snits pyjamas 10 pr. infant's felt and wool bootees, 1 boys scarf, 0 pr. girls panties, 1 sweater, 1 skirt,. 1 jumper dress. SUNDAY SCHOOL GIFT SERVICE AND PARTY The United Church Sunday School held a White Gift service on Sunday afternoon, the offering being for missionary work, A pageant was pre- sented by the pupils and there was a trio by Misses Dorothy Hamilton, Betty Lewis, and Grace Parker. Jeannie Rintoul sang "Away in a Manger". On Friday night the Sunday School held their annual Christmas party, There were games, drills, recitations and a short play "Christmas Steward- ship." There was carol singing by the intermediate girls as well as congre- gational carols. Santa arrived and dis- tributed pop corn and oranges. SHOW CROWDED.FOR THE FREE MATINEE The annual free entertainment given to the kiddies by the Lyceum Theatre was appreciated to the full by the children of the district, The theatre was taxed to capacity and the young- sters had a great time, High School Christmas Dance The annual High School Christmas dance is being -held to-eight (Wednes- day). Each 'ear the students have 'presented a Christmas program. As the open literary- was held the first of the month this program was can- celled. MASONIC LONE NAME OFFICERS Installation Will Take Place At January Meeting At the December meeting of Wing ham Lodge No. 286, A,P, & A.M. the officers for 1944 were' elected as fol, lows and the installation ceremony Will be held At the 'January meeting, J, Walker. S. Hall. A. Puller: Chaplain--W. H. Phair. Treasurer—W, A. Galbraith, Seeretary—H, L.,Sherbontly. S.D,—Howard Machan. J.D.—W. A. Crawford. I.G. Percy Stainton, Carmichael. 1.8.—C. G. Gattunage, Tyler--Ed. Nash. At ditors—Pred Massey and red W, Spry.