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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-01-20, Page 1Salscriptions $2i00 Per Ye0x. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20th, '1944 ogle Copies Five Cents raw 11.151711/77.77.11.....' With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. framii/00•4 During the past year S.. S. No. 6, Turaberty, has been active in various Patriotic efforts, During the year they raised a total of $503.08, The statement is as fellows: Receipts rttnn various activities $ 508.0 Expenditures Expenditures .... . . ..... . $ 201,67 Russian Relief 18.50 Red Cross . .. .. . .. 25.50 Chinese Relief ...... ... . . .17,55 Greek Relief . . . 20,45 overseas Boxes (6) .41M Red Cross *00 .................................... 28,10 • Cigarettes '(Overseas) 6.60 Balattee Ori hand 22.60 508.08 MARION WILLIAMSON AUXILIARY ELECT -Life Membership Presented• To Ruth Gamatett, The January meeting of the Marion 'Williamson Girls' Auxiliary of the. Presbyterian Cattreh, was held at the Ume of Mrs. ,S, ]3ateson, Mrs, K, 'MacLean installed the following of :fivers for 1944; wa Leaders—Mrs. W, W, Gurney, Mrs, Bateson. asa President—Ruth Gannett. ' 1st Vice-President—Helen Carr, 2nd Vice-Pres.—Ruth Bradburn. Seeretary.—Lorna Dunbar. .Treasurer—Graee Coulter. Pianist—Elizabeth Hare. --a Promotion ',certificates from the Nappy Gleaners Mission Band were presented to Jean Adair, Gwendolyn MacLean, Pansy Champion, Gwen- ' ablyn Blatchford, Lois Cruickshank, Cnntance Fryfogle and Margaret Mac- Donald by Miss F. Wilson. la Mrs. a Murray on behalf of the taaa Wornen's Missionary Society, present- led Ruth Gannett with a Life Member- ship and a seal and Elizabeth Hare with a seal. • After a short address by 'Mrs. Mac- ' Lean the meeting was closed and •re- ' freshments served by the hostess. HORTICULTURAL TO HOLD ANNUAL The 22nd annual meeting of the Wingham Horticultural Society, will be 'held in the ,Council Chamber on 1Tuesday evening, January 25th, at 7.30 o'clock for the receiving of reports and -election of officers for 1944. All -members are invited to attend. Mrs. E. J, Nash, Sec'y. JUVENILES START WITH A GOOD WIN Took Goderich Iiito Camp Tueiday Evening 5-3. r. Wingham Juveniles under the watchful eye of Alf. Lockridge, de- feated Goderich on 'Tuesday evening by 5-3. 'They Were never in the van throughout the game. At the end of 'the fist period, the score was 1-0, and 40f second 2-2. The kids went to town in the final period to win 5-3.,. Wingham -. goal, McLeod; def., 1.,ockridge, Bell; c., Hilbert; wings, F. Templeman, M. Brown; alternates, Templernan, Lloyd, Gardiner, Hoff- man. Goderich-agoal, Orr; def., Holmes, Fisher; c., Adams; wings, Westlake, Newcombe; alternates, Bissett, Mc- Donald, Ainsley, Huckins. Refcree—„Merney, Celebrating 64th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John T. CUrrie are celebrating their. 64th anniversary of their wedding on January 19th at their • home in 'East Wawanosh. PURCHASED TIRES ILLEGALLY, FINED Fourteen District Men Pay Fines Of . $1600 and costs In Listowel on Friday Magistrate J. A. Makins of Stratford, levied fines aggregating $1600 and costs of $ao 'on 14 district men, who pleaded guilty to violating Prices Board regulations involving automobile tires, Lawrence G. Hislop, Listowel, auto wrecker and dealer in used car parts, paid a fine of $200 and $2 coats on a charge of aiding in commission of offenses con- trary to board regulations. He acted as go between in sales of the tires. The fines for the others were $100 each and costs of $1. BRIDGE CLUB Eight and, a half tables took part in' the play at the Wingham Bridge Club on Thursday evening at their regular weekly game. The results were: North and South-1st„ Miss Margaret MacLean and D. Robb; 2nd., Mrs. Gordon MacKay and W. W. Armstrong; 3rd., Miss Mary John- ston and C. H, McAvey; 4th,, Mrs. C. G. Gammage and Dr, Geo. Ross. East , and West—tied let and 2nd, ,Din-ican Kennedy and Art Wilson; Gordon MacKay and J. H. Crawford; 3rd., Mrs. Geo. Ross and Miss C. Is- bister; 4th., Mrs. Bert Porter and Mrs. C. H. McGee. Society 'Had A Very Successful 'Year But Need For Greater Number Of • Workers Stressed. In her retiring address at the annual meeting of the Wingiharn Red Cross Society on Monday evening, Mrs. J, W, McKibben, who had been, presi- dent of the society for three years, ex- pressed her appreciation of the co- operation she received from the offic- ers, committees and others who assist, ed in the workroom or in other ways, She said that she was reluctant to leave this position but she would give' as much of her time as possible in assisting in what ever way she could. • She spoke of the wonderful assistance that the Bluevale and VVhitechurch units had given, also the Legion Aux- iliary, the Women's Institute, the 6th line group, the 4th line group, various church organizations and many other smaller groups throughout the district. The need for more workers is urgent, she declared. Officers for 1944 The slate of officers as recommend- ed .by the 'nominating committee were elected as follows: Hon Presidents — Mayor Fred L. Davidson and Mrs. Mary Griffin. Past President—Mrs. j, W. McKib- ben. President—Mrs. W. B. McCool. 1st Vice-Pres,—Mrs. Elmer D. Bell. 2nd Vice-Pres.—Mrs, Kenneth Mac- Lean. Treasurer—Miss Norma Dinsley. 'Secretary—Miss K. Pringle. Clinic Sec'y.—Mrs. W. 3. Greer. Clinic Sec's'. Asst.—Mrs. Hinde. Sewing Convenor—Mrs. S. S. Camp- bell; assistants, Mrs. H. Green, Miss E. Skurdy. Inspecting ,Committee—Mrs. G. E. Northwood, Mrs. W. G. Hamilton. Buying Convenors—Mrs, R. H. Lloyd, Mrs. W. G. Hamilton, Wool and Desk Convenors — Mrs. W. H. French, Mrs. W. J. Adams, Ways and Means 'Committee —' H. Campbell, W. W. Armstrong, C.. G. Gammage, Rev. W. A. Beecroft, Executive Committee — Mrs. W, J. Adams, Mrs. jOhn Lockridge: Mrs. G. Gannett, Mrs. W. M. Connell, Mrs. Henry Ross, Mrs. 0. E. Gallagher, Mrs. W. A. Beecroft, Mrs. Geo. Ross, Mrs. Norman Fry, Mrs. John Lucas, Mrs. A, Peebles, Mrs, C, B. Armitage, Capt, W. J. Adams, Mrs. M•cKibbon presided for the re- ports for 1943 and Capt. Adams took the chair for the election of officers. A :notion by Rev. W. A. Beecroft and W. A. Galbraith expressing ap- preciation and thanks to the officers of the society who carried the responsi- bility during 1943, especially Mrs. McKibben, who filled the breach on two former occasions also Miss K. Pringle and Miss N. Dinsley for their valuable services as secretary and treasurer respectively, received the hearty endorsation of those present. Financial Statement The following report for 1943 was given by Miss N. Dinsley, the treasur- er: Receipts Cash on hand. Jan. 1, 43 ...........$1314,35 National Campaign Drive including Sluevale and Whitechurch 7203,18 Gifts front-other sources ..... 781,65 Blanket and special funds a.- 47.56 Salvage (collected by local firemen) . 275.00 Sundries (sale of smocks, veils, etc. 38.48 Total $0660.22 Disbursements Ont. Division Red Cross (85% Campaign receipts) ,$6107.40 Wool, supplies from head'ots, 1506.03 Wool ,'material purchased locally .... . .. .. ..... . .. 483,25 Materials purchased else- where..... " . • .......... Workroom 'expenses Campaign exps. (postage) Blood Donor Clinic, exps, Total ... - .... balance in Bank Dec, 31, '48 -$1441,55 $9860,22 Bal. January 1st, 1044 ....„.. ..... $1441,55 Oustanding accounts 846.62 16.30 55.19 39,00 11,50 Engagement Announced a k Mr. and Mrs. Orin De Long, South- ampton, Ont.; wish to announce the engagement of their ;daughter Wen- ottah, to Mr. Norman Porter Elliott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex M. Elliott of Winghatra Ont. The marriage •will take place early in February, a. HOLMES SCHOOL PATRIOTIC REPORT S. S. No. 6, Tumberry Grottp, Raised, $503,08 During 1943 The following are the results of the fall term examinations at Windham High Scheel. , These examinations held just prier to the Christmas holi- days, later than usual, as the Com- mencement Exercises were held the first week in December, ' IX A Jim Hall 83.7; Doreen Currie 82,1; Grant Ernest 72.6; Barbara Fexton 71.1; Jim Beringer 70,4; Gwen 'Cook 68.6; John Armitage/67,4; Ruth Burg- man 64 6; Ethel Dustow 61,6; Flor- ence Harris 60.4; Edith Glousher 59.7; Mildred Higgins 59,1; Helen Arthur 58.9; Madaline Deyell 57,7; bob Fin- lay, 57; Ruth Gannett 56.2; Cohn, Campbell, 55,5; Theresa Fitzpatrick '55,1; Allan Clark 54; Jim Johnston 53.2; Mary Armstrong 51.2; Wilfred Gilkinson 48,9; Iona Henderson 48.7; Audrey Irwin 48.7; Ross Johnston 46.3; Bill Kress 45.9; Wilma Dark 46,2; Isobel Currie 36; Pauline Cleg- horn (absent). IX B Leslie Mae Wall 89.1; Marguerite Young 82.6; Helen Sturdy 78 8; Peter McKagtie 72.8; Vera Montgomery .71.4; Alister Simmons 67.5; Gloria Swanson 66.1; Hilda Pletch 66; Bar- bara Newman 65.8; Donna VanCamp 63.8; Clifford Kelly 62.7; Walter Ren- wick 61.4; Audrey MdGuire 60,9; Jack Shiell 60.5; Edna Templeman 59.5; Florence McPherson 59.1; Geo, Underwood 58; Mary Procter 157.1; Betty Sanderson 57; Donna Lockridge 56.5; Eileen McCormick 55.3; Alma Thompson 54.7; Alan MacKay 51,7; Donald Newman 51 2; George Town 59.6; Fred Tucker .35.7. Grade X Ruth Bradburn 86.9; Mildred Stokes ,84.9; Norma ]3rydges 81,9; Dawna Walker 79.9; Edith Cook 76.4; Lorna Dunbar 76:•3; Mary Lu Connell 73.6; Barbara Ross 72.5j: Ruth Higgins 70.6s Hazel Cameron 68.4; Tom Lockridge 65.5; Russel Permingston 62.0'; Betty Lewis 61.9; Ferne Nethery 60.0; Eva Dow 59,7; Jack Metcalfe 58.6; Jean Town 58 5; Gwen Irwin .58.6; Donald Porter 58,3; Thelma Renwick 58.0; Norman Dickinson 57.8; Harold Po- cock 57.3; Shirley Agar 56.9; Jim Col- borne 55.1; Helen Lockridge 54.1; Joan Edgar 53.9; Marjorie Renwick 51.4; Walter Burgess 51.0; Edna Wal- ker 46.9; Arthur Brown 44,5; Priscilla Mann 41.8; Lois Holmes 40.9, Grade XI Milton Brown 82.0; Jack Currie 79,3; Donald Lloyd 75.3; Mabel Dun- kin 69.3; Joyce Darling 67 5; Dorothy Hamilton 64,8; Jack Walker 63,2; Irene Curle • 60.8; Maitland Edgar 60.3; Edwin Elston 58.0; Ross. Proc- tor 57.8; Grace 'Colley '54.0; Eileen McKinney 54.0; Wilda Montgomery 52.7; Irene, Robinson 47.0; Jean Mc- Lennan 35.2; Glenn VanCamp 27.8. Grade XII Elizabeth Hare 74.5; Ruth McGuire 69.5; Donald Hoffman 68.3; Elizabeth Young 67,4; George Copeland 64,7; Mildred Ballagh 60.7; Ada Brophy 58.6; Grace Coulter 56.9; Donald Darl- ing 55.4; Shirley Nethery 53.2; Helen Carr 53.1; Shirley Edgar 48.7; Ed- ward Brophy 46.9; Grace Bryce 46.7; John. McLaughlin 46.5; Kenneth Cun- ningham 44,3; .Marie Lockridge 39,0; Bernice Andersan 36,6; Margaret King 33,8; Joyce Walker (absent). Grade XIII Bill Galbraith 74,7; Glenn Wylie 74.1; Keith Hackett 66.3; Beth. Brydg- es 66,1; Shirley •Chamaey 66.1; Dor- othy Wade 62.6; Mildred Fitzpatrick 61,5; Isabel Zinn 61.0; Grace Parker 60,4; Isabel McEwen 59.9; John. Abraham. 57,7.; Margaret Harding 52.8; Merle Abraham 52,6; Ada Dow 50.0y Betty Abraham 45.0; Janice Strong 41.0; Phyllis Hemingway (ab- sent), Underwent Operation John Lane, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lane, near Wr-astera, under- went an emergency operation for the removal of his appendix, in Wingham General Hospital,. Monday.%We under- stand that 'he is making satisfactory recovery. Underwent Operation Mrs. Edward Rich underwent an emergency operation in St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Friday for the removal of her appendix. Her mother, Mrs, M. Fitzpatrick spent the week- end with her and reports her making a satisfactory recovery. a Received His Commission Friends of Alex Nethery of Hamil- ton, now Overseas, son of Mr, and Mrs. Albert Nethery of Hamilton, former Belgrave residents, has receiv- ed his commission •as pilot officer in the R.C.A,F. Alex is well known in this' district having, worked on his uncle's farm near Belgrave and having 'visited often in this community. He received his wings as an air bomber at Crumlin in December 1942 and ha's recently being operational flying overseas. WAWANOSH COUPLE MARK ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. R. C. McGowan' Were 50 Years Married Last Week Mr. and Mrs. R. C. McGowan resi- dents of East Wawanosh township, marked their 50th wedding anniver- sary on Tuesday, January 18th, at their home, R. R. 3, Blyth, Mrs. Mc- Gowan is the former Maggie Jane Murdoch, Ash•field township and Mr. and Mrs, Waite IVIcGow.an and was McGowan is thson of the late Mr. born on the next farm in East Wa- wanosh,, to the one op which he re- sides. Their marriage took place at the home of the bride's parents in Ash- field, on January 18th, 1894, Rev.. Angus MacKay of Lucknow Presby- terian Church officiated at the cere- mony. The bridesmaid was Miss Nell Dickson of Hamilton, and the best man was Daniel McGowan, Blyth, brother of the groom. Boa' attend- ants are still living. both Mr. and Mrs. McGowan are enjoying good health, The bridegroom of fifty years. has followed farming all his life and has resided in the same home since their marriage. Both are active mem- bers of 'St. Andrew's United. Church, Blyth. They have a family of four daugh- ters (Mary) Mrs. Chas, It COultes, Belgrave: "(Rebecca Dixon) Mrs. 'Fred Reid, Varna; (Ruth) Mrs, Harold Buffett, Carsonville, Mich,; (Edna) Mrs. George Charter, It, It, 2, Myth, Owing to weather and road condi- tions, it is planned to hold the anni- versary celebration at a later date, Mrs. Ken, Johnson, who 11 been secretary at the Small Arms, Long Branch, has Joined ;her husband in London, where they will retitle, ST. ANDREW'S WIS. HAD FINE MEETING Mrs. Kenneth`M.a4ean Gave Address At'First Meeting Of The New Year The Women's Missionary Society of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church held their first meeting of the year at the home of Mrs. T, C: King. Mrs. W. A. Russell, the president, conduct- ed the meeting and, opened the meet- ing by repeating a portion of scripture and after the singing of a hymn Mrs. Donald Rae read the .scripture lesson Phillippians 2;1-13, Miss F, Wilson led in prayer from .the Glad. Tidings, The program from the Glad Tidings was followed, the theme 'being, "Help sae 0 Lord to be worthy "of Peace and to work for Thy Victory.." Prayers were offered by Mrs. H. a. MacLean, Mrs. J. Currie and Mrs, McGee. Mrs. K. MacLean brought a mes- sage for the New Year basing her ad- dress on the Weaver. She said, we have entered into the second week of the New Year, we still think in terms of the New Year, and is ,not the New Year a gift from the hands of God. To each of us is givea exactly the same gift. Let each ask themselves what pattern am I going to weave into the 366 days of 1944. Comparing our lives to the weaver, she asked, how is this an analogy to Life? The web is our life, the shuttle our days, and the thread 'our thoughts and deeds which make the pattern. We see many people just living any way. Their lives are vain purposeless striving, striving blindly, achieving nothing, Let us then this year leave our lives in the hands of our Heavenly Father, the great master Weaver in order that our web of life may be woven accord- ing to the perfect pattern and at the end when the thread is cut and the web taken from the frame we may 'be presented, faultless befere the Throne of 'Grace with exceeding joy. The meeting closed with the singing of a hymn and the Baesdietion re- peated in unison. MORRIS COUPLE ARE 25 YEARS MARRIED 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated By Morris Couple Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Warwick, 2nd line, Morris, were pleasantly surprised when about 40 of their neighbours and relatives gathered to .celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. The even• ing was spent in playing Lost Heir and crokinole and following the cut- ting of a 3-storey wedding- cake by the bride, an address was read by Mrs. M, J. Smith, presentations of a wall mirror, solid walnut smoker and mag- azine rack and a silver rose bowl was made by Mrs. Win. Elston, Mrs. Hastings and Elva Warwick. Dear Aunt Martha and Uncle Bob: We are gathered here, this evening to rejoice with you on this 'your 25th wedding anniversary, Most of us in this community have known you from childhood and have always found you willing to give a helping hand, You have always been with us in our joys and sorrows, and we cannot let this occasion go by without showing our respect for you in a small way. We ask yeti .to accept these gifts as a token of the high esteem we ihave for you, may you have many more happy years of wedded life together, Signed on behalf of your neighbours and relatives,. Mrs. Wm, Elston, Mrs. Elmer Hastings, Mrs, M. J. Smith. Mr, Warwick on behalf of Mrs. Warwick made a suitable reply, ex- pressing their thanks. A dainty lunch was served by the ladies, when all left wishing the happy couple many more years together. Underwent Operation Miss Jean Campbell, daughter of Mr. Win. J. Campbell, 10th conces- sion of.Ttirnberry, underwent an oper- ation on Monday in Victoria Hospital, London. We are happy to report that the 'operation was successful, RECEIVED WINGS AS AN AIR GUNNER Congratulations to lack Day, son of Mr.. and Mrs. George Day, 9th tine of Turnberry, who successfully Cilia& fled as an air gunner at Summerside, P.B.I., and has,. received hit wing Jack is at present home on leave. Prier to enlisting about six months ago he WAS a student at ''Ingham High. School. HOCKEY GAME HERE WEDNESDAY JAN. 26 Juveniles Have First Home Game Wednesday Next Week Alf. Lockridge will trot his team onto 'the ice for the first home game of the season on Wednesday evening, next week, January 26th. Fostering a, juvenile team 'is a difficult task and the fans are urged to give the kids all the• support possible: EADIES W. M, S. The January meeting of Eadies Wo- men's Missionary Society 'was held in Gilmones School last week with the newly elected president, Mrs. George Day, presiding, A New Year's hymn "Standing at the portal of the opening year" was sung and the scripture les- son the 100th psalm, was read, the comments being given by Miss Bar- bara Fortune. This) was followed by the Glad Tidings prayer. The min- utes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. Ivan Haugh. The roll call was answered with a New Year's message. "0 Spirit of the Living God" was sung and the topic from the new study book on British Guiana, was taken. First the intro- duction of the work on British Guiana by Miss, Jean Wilton; secondly, the races and how they are prospering finanically and spiritually, by 'Mrs. Leslie Fortune; thirdly, the Canadian Missionary to the East Indies by Mrs. Ivan Haugh, Rev. F. G. Fowler gave a short address, also the offeratory prayer. A few matters of business were discussed. The hymn "More to Thee, 0. Christ", the Lord's Prayer, and the National Anthem brought the meeting to a close. Former Resident Ill • We regret to report that Herbert L. Jobb, Listowel constable, ;is seri- ously ill in St. Jose•ph's Hospital, at London, under the care of Dr. Hambly, Mr. Jobb is a native of Wingham and resided here until the last few years. We hope for a speedy recovery. 2nd Of Culross, 'West End The Farm Forum met at the home of Earl Caslick, Monday evening, with an attendance" of 22. In the month series "planning farm credit" the sub- ject "credit unions" was discussed. Mr. Owen King was convenor for the evening and Mrs. Earl Caslick recre- ation leader. Next Monday the meet- ing will be held at the home of Owen King. DISTRICT PIONEER DIED IN TORONTO William S. Holmes Formerly Of Holmesville And. Lucknow Died , In His 101st Year William Sneyd Holmes, tefilierly of Holmesville and Lucknow, died in To- ronto on Thursday in his 101st year. The day previous to his death he fell at his home, Summerhill Gardens, To- ronto, and passed on in the Western Hospital. Mr. Holmes celebrated his 100th birthday anniversary May 29th 1943. At that time he himself wrote a brief sketch of his life. Son oa Samuel and Margaret Holmes, natives of Dublin, Ireland, he was born in Huron County near the present site of the village in Holmesville, which was named for his family. He received his education in his: neighboring school and in London and spent several years 'in business in New York City before 'establishing a grain export business in Lucknow, Bruce County where he spent 30 years as a leading churchman and citizen. Later he took up residence at Sault Ste. Marie, and later at Port Arthur, Last year Mr, Holmes moved to To- ronto. He was a Royal Arch Mason and a life-long Liberal A veteran of the Fenian Raids of 60 years ago he served with the Seaforth Battalion, Predeceased by his wife, the former Alicia Taylor of London, in 1911, Mr. Holmes' is survived by a daughter Miss /retie E. Holmes of Toronto; a son H. V. Holmes of Gorrie, and four grandchildren, Miss Alicia Coulter, of Capreol; Mist Jane Coulter and Wel- land Coulter of Toronto and William Taylor Holmes of Detroit, 'The funeral service was' held in St, Peter's Anglican Church, Ltteknow, tho church that he and Mo. Holmes loved and which they were active hi benitiegc on gaitirdAY afterrteon. Burial took Plate itt Greenhill Cem- etery, Ltteknow. Balance to start 1044 .......... —41004.92 Mist R. Pringle, the secretary, gave a very complete report of the meet- ings of the executive during the year and also of the last annual nteeting. (Continued on page four) Mrs. Wm. Kennedy Kleeted President For ;KO 4th Term The annual meeting Of the Red Shield Wernan's Auxiliary, was held last week when officers• for the en- suing year were elected as follew$: President -- Mrs. Wrn. Kennedy (fourth term). Vice-Pres.,Mrs. Norman Baker, Recording Sec'y.—Mrs, Fred Saint. Treas.—Mrs. Stewart Henry. Sewing Convenor—Mrs. Cyril Ev, crick: Convener—Mrs. James Bow- man. FloWer Fund ..Sec'y.—Mrs. Mark Gardiner, The reports for the [year showed it to be of one of pro'gress.' Number of articles of clothing shipped was 4714,, Donatoins in cash were $203,48. Tal- ent money by members amounted to $77.88. The Auxiliary wish to thank all who have assisted them in their work and hope that the work to-gether may con- tinue so long as their is need for it, HOSPITAL ANNUAL FRIDAY, JANUARY 21 The annual meeting of the Wind- ham General Hospital will be held in the Council Clrambers, Wingham, at 8 p.m., on Friday, January 21st, 1944. All members are urged to be pres- ent as the directors for the year will be elected and reports for the year received. 26 Tables' At Euchre The Institute euchre on Friday night was a great success, 26 tables taking part in, the play. The winners were: Mrs. M. Fitzpatrick and Mrs. James Haugh. Lucky draw winners were; Mrs. Frank McCorniick and Wm. G, Hamilton, Four Cubs Invested YAt Monday, night's meeting of the Wingham Cub Pack, 4 cubs were in- vested, having completed their six weeks course of training, The new are Bob Wilson, Murray Gerrie, Gerald Gerrie, and Kenneth Saxton. The Investure was conducted by Rev. E. 0. Gallagher assisted by Mr. Frank Madill. Former Resident Visited Here Mr, Herb Wightman of Vancouver, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. John W. Hanna. It is 38 years since, Mr. Wightman left Wing-ham and at that time he was with Hanna & Co. His last visit here was 18 years ago. His son Radio Officer Gordon Wight- man visited there a short time ago at which time he addressed the Lions Club. X He was a member of the bombing crheoecweanth. that t9TwoW.Codthleiii•sogeslikori: Mr, Wightman are in the Air Force, W. C. T. El. MET LAST FRIDAY New Salvation Army Officer Gave • The regular monthly meeting of the.. Wineham Branch of the W. C. T, U. was held at home of Mrs, Alex Rin- toul on Friday afternoon with Miss Purdy presiding, The opening hymns were "Count your 'blessings" and, "Take the name of Jesus with you," Mrs, Geminill led in prayer and Mrs. John Lucas conducted the devotional period, the scripture being "Not to be. ministered unto but to minister," Miss. Purdy and Mrs, 12,intoul rendered a duet "The Eastern Gate" accompanied, by Mrs, J. Falconer at the piano, 'Captain Davis of the Salvation Army was introduced by Miss Purdy to the members and she gave a very' fine address from Isaiah, chapter 30, verse 21, The motto was 'Go -God's. Way Always," The clip streets were read and conducted by Miss Purdy. One of the interesting items of the meeting was that Russia at one time was one of the hardest drinking •conntries in the. world, 'Then a man was little notieed by to-day he is peer. ed and shoottod and has to receive his pay envelope from another window of the factory for which he is working. Russia has government liquor stores, but the sale of drink is discouraged by poster .and public teaching, Let us pray that this will trt"e. •place all Over the WOW as well as in Russia, was the conclusion •of. the meeting, MRS. IVMA WOOL 1:1{Ell :31110. HELD HEADS RED CROSS ANNUAL MEETINO HIM SCHOOL FALL TERM. EXAM RESULTS Results of Examinations Held Prior to Christmas. F ew West A.t Mr. W. H. Gurney travelled' to Cal- gary last weeklby plane to attend. the funeral of his' sister, Mrs. Albert Mc- Williams. He left Toronto at 10 p.m. Thursday evening arriving in Calgary at 10 a.m, Friday morning, Former Resident Listowel Councillor Listowel Town Council held its in- attgural meeting last week, in whieh we were eSpecially interested as lack Melqiehael, former Wingham business man headed the poll this year. He was made etAirinall of the Property committee and also tamed to the Fitt,. oleo and Relief Committees and Court of Revision,