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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-02-10, Page 1• 4, HIT AND RIJN DRIVER INJURED TWO PEOPLE • •••,--,`,•••-• Miss Hilda, Brown and. Wm. Friar Hit By Car, Were Rushed to Hospital When walking home from a dance it the Royal T about 1 •o'clock this morning (Wednesday), Miss. Hilda Brown and her companion, William Friar, were injured when they were hit by a. ear. ,They were rushed to Wingham General Hospital. Miss Brown received a Cut on her leg and is suffering from 'shock. Mr. Friar was very badly injured internally and his parents, who live in Port HoPe, were notified to come here at once. The police have picked up a man who is believed to be the driver of the car that knocked- this young couple into the ditch as they proceeded home. He is at present in Goderich jail. The accident happened in front of John Falconer's home and it is alleged that the car which caused the accident was rushing by a number of' other cars that were, returning from the dance. Mr. Friar is from Port Hope and he is one of a group of surveyors who are making Wingham their head- quarters. Provincial Constable Frank Taylor, is continuing his investigation and he is being assisted by Constable Gordon Deyell of town. The Rexall Birthday Sale Will save you money at McKibbon's —Fri., Feb. 11th to Sat., Feb. 19th, • Attending Convention • Mayor Fred Davidson and Com- missioner A. J. Walker, are -attending the annual convention of the Ontario Municipal Electric Association which is being held in Toronto Tuesday and Wednesday. • Telephone Staff Make Presentation -4,Miss Mary Brophy entertained the girls of the staff of the Bell Telephone, at her home on Thursday evening, February 3rd, in honour of Miss June Burke, who is being transferred • to Toronto in the near future. June was the recipient of a lovely leather drawn string bag containing a sum of mbney!' LEGION & AUXILIARY HEAR FINE ADDRESS Rev. J. Waring of London,' Regional Secretary of C.L.E.S., Guest Speaker Following the business sessions of the Wingham Legion and the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion, last week, the two. organizations met together to hear an address by- Rev. J. Waring of London, Regional Secretary of the Canadian Legion Educational Services. Mr. Waring gave a very interesting talk on the work carried on by the Educational Services of the Legion. He said that through the co-operation of the Universities that prisoners of war were able to carry on their studies and get credit for the work theyi accomplish, Books are -supplied to our. prisoners of war for this pur- pose and many are taking advantage of this opportunity. These who have dot completed their high school edu- cation can do -so under the Legion -plan and this not only refers to those in prison tamps but to all members of all branches of the service. , He said that discussion groups are organized in various camps and -a part of the service was the showing of pic- tures of an educational nature. 'Two of these' pictures Were , shown here, one was about Russia and the other was, Britain -Can Take It. They were both most interesting. Mr, Waring said that if any one had a son or relative in the forces who wished to carry on his education while in the army that if they would get in touch with the Educational Services of the Legion that no doubt satis- factory arrangements could be made. He stressed the point that his work and others who carry on this activity for the Legion deal with enlisted Men And not with -men who are discharged as this comes under another branch, Following the pictures and talk the members of the Auxiliary served' a delightful lunch. Meeting Night Changed. It has been .decided*by the Legion and the Auxiliary to change the date of their regular meetings. Its Suture theSe meetings will be held at the last Tuesday of each Month. The -next meeting will be en the last Tuesday of February, the 29th, COUNCIL HAD VERY . HECTIC.' SESSION Consideration Was Given To Delinquents, Dogs, Pigs, Garbage Collection Juvenile and 9.•••••••-••••,... • NoT Change0 Be A wDeodg IBny-TLoawwn, 4,11 mo iPt si g s By-Law ! Affecting Minors To Be Strictly Enforced {.! HOSPITAL AUXILIARY APPRECIATES GIFT Once again Mr, Alton Adams, own- er of the Lyceum Theatre, has shown his interest in the Wingham Hospital, by presenting 100 tickets for a recent picture to the Ladies' Hospital Aux- iliary. The Auxiliary sells the tickets and receives the receipts. For several years this •has been an annual gift from the Lyceum and is greatly ap- preciated by the hospital workers, Celebrated 85th Birthday Mr. Philip James celebrated his 85th birthday on Friday, February 4th. Has Infected Hand • Mr,' Charles R, Coultes of Belgrave• is in the hospital here suffering from an infected hand. We understand that the infection is clearing up satisfac- torily. Underwent Operation Mr. Robert Hopper underwent an operation in Wingham General Hos- pital ott Tuesday of last week, He is making a satisfactot'y recovery we are pleased to report. Very Ill In Galt Hospital Mr. Garnet Baker, a former resident and councillor of Wingham, is •-very ill with stomach trouble in the Galt Hospital. Garnet's many friends here will wish him a quick recovery. Broadcast From Toronto Tn...,Mr. W. T. Cruickshank and son Bud were in Toronto on Tuesday looking after the broadcast of Plowmen's As- sociationinpN. convention which was car- ried over CK,1Nla. Tuesday after- noon,, MR, & MRS. WELWOOD HEAR FROM THEIR SON He Is Now Interned in Prussia Mr. and Mrs, a, Welwood of White, church received two letters front their son W/O Norman Wetwood. who is a prisoner of war, Norm has been in three different -camps since he was taken prisoner, qiis last transfer was into East Prussia. These letters were written November 6th so it took them three months to reach here/sin his letter he said he had sent -a Christmas card but up until now Mr. Welwood has' not received it, Norm is apparently in good health and his great concern seemed to be that his -parents were well. ,Mr, and Mrs, Welwood have a dau- ghter in services, Jean, being stationed with the Wrens at Halifax, With Which. Is Amalgamated Thetorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, Single (Copies Vivo Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 1944 Subscriptions $2,00 Per WV" BOWICK LIONS CLUB STAGES CARNIVAL 'There Was A Splendid Attendance ,••••••••....•••••-rn • Ideal weather favored the masquer- =ade carnival, sponsored by the Howick Lions Club, held in the Fordwich .arena Friday night last, Despite two major counter-attractions in nearby towns — a carnival in Brussels and a shower for a newly-wed Howick (-couple in Clifford there was a -splendid attendance at the local event, .as the admission receipts of $172.50 , indicate. And most everyone seemed in the real carnival spirit, the moderate -temperature allowing for much more comfort than is usually experienced on :,such occasions. The Mount Forest .Bt'ass Band added much to the event, .and the leader, Mr. Quantrell, is to be ,e•ongratulated on the organization he ,has built up, composed chiefly of „young boys. • The bingo booth and other games, operated by the Lions, were patronized freely throughout the evening, provid- ing an unusual form of pastime, inso- far as local ice carnivals are concern- ed at least. The profits from this source, as well as the net gate receipts, will provide a nice addition to the funds of the Cleb for carrying on the child welfare work already in progress. The, two refreshment booths conduc- ted •by Fordwich Red Cross Society did a big business, netting the Society upwards of $60.00. The number of masqueraders was rather disappointing, in view of the 'fact that the cash prizes were con- sidered generous, notIonly by the corn- anitee but by the general public. In most classes, however, the quality was very gdod. Following are the prize whiners: Character Costume (open to all) — Mrs. Charles Schaefer, Mrs. W. R. Fraser, Mrs. T. J. Schaefer. • Comic Costume (open to all)—Ruth Patterson, Ralph Witmer, Don McCal- lum. Best Clown — Lorne Bride, Alex. Casemore. Most Typical-dressed Farmer and Wife — Jean and ;Margaret Harding. Faney-dressed Lady—Norene John- ston, Mrs. Jean Barlow, Shirley Sothern, Fancy-dressed Girl ,-- Marion Doig, Marlene Schaefer, Phyllis Gibson. Best Couple Skaters (lady and gent).— T. J. and•Mrs. Schaefer, Dr. and Mrs. Fraser, Mrs. Munro and _jack McLean. 1041 Best Couple Skaters (boy and girl 14 and under) -- Maxine Ridley and Ken, Wilson, Marlene Schaefer and Robert Gibson, ' Marion Doig and Bruce Wallace. Oldest Couple Skating — Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stevenson. Boys' Race (14 and under) — Ever- ett Ashton, Ken. Wilson, Ronald Mc- Michael. BOys' Race (10 and under)—Bruce Wallace, Robert Gibson, Ralph Wit- mer. i Girls' Race (14 and under)—Franc- es Anger, Pauline Heininiller, Phyllis iGibson, Girls' Race (10 and under)—Mar- lone Schaefer. Marion Doig, The Lions Club is deeply appreci- ative of the generous support accorded them in this venture. BLOOD DONOR CEINIC HERE NEXT WEEK 'Will Be Held Wednesday, Feb. 16th Need For Banks of Serum Growing In Importance Another Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic will be held in the Council Chambers here on Wednesday, Feb- ruary 16th. The need for a greater list of donors is as urgent as ever, if not more So. If you have not yet ,en- rolled as a blood donor do so now. Leave your name at McKibbon's or at the Red Cross rooms Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, Your donation may be the means of Saving the life of one of our boys Over There. Large shipments of Canadian dried -blood serum from Canadian donors, Ate being built imp in Great Britain at Strategic points, so that they Might be Moved quickly to any invasion zone Wheli the Western front is opetted. More and Mere blood plestna is need- ed from Canada if battle wounded Merl, are to have a chance to survive. Be a donor -'both Wen and Women can donate. RED CROSS GAMPAION STARTS END Of FEB. Mr. Charles A. Roberts Is Chairman of Campaign for Wingham District Quota of $6500 ,Highest Yet Set For • This District The Ways and Means Committee of the Red Crciss Society held a meet- irmg last week to prepare for the corn- ing Red Cross Campaign which will get under way February 28th. •Charles A. Roberts was selected as chairman of the drive; C. G. Gammage is treas- urer and W, W. Armstrong, secretary. Other members of the committee• are, Rev. W. A. Beecroft and Herbert Campbell. The quota is $6500 the largest that this district has •ever had, The com- mittee are Satisfied that this objective will be met as a Larger amount than this was subscribed. If all donate a similar amount or more than they did at the last drive the quota will be met., The national appeal is fox $10,000,000 and is $2,000,000 more than the quota set for the Dominion last eampaign. It might be well to point out here that the Red Cross is an international organization and under the Coventions of Geneva, is required to obtain its support by voluntary subscriptions to preserve its rights, privileges and im- munities guaranteed under Internation- al Law. The national appeal in March was planned with the fullest co-operation of the Dorinion Government to avoid disruption of plans of the National War Finance COmmittee. And too, the American Red Cross is making its national appeal during the same month making it a continent-wide campaign. WROXETER MAN WAS INJURED OVERSEAS 'Mr. and Mrs. John Finlay, near Wroxeter, have received word that their son., Sgt. Henry Finlay, is suf- fering from serious injuries received onactive service. No word has been received as to how he was injured, but It is known he has cuts and abrasions about the head and otherwise shaken up, )(Sgt. Finlay is a radio technician and went overseas in June 1941. His work takes him into the air testing and inspecting and it is thought that while on one of these trips the acci- dent occurred. Rexall Again Presents The Birthday Sale, at McKibbon's Fri., Feb. 11th to Sat., Feb. 19th. Carruthers At Royal T Every Friday and Saturday night. Friday night 10 to 2, modern and old time, George Jordan calling, admission 35 cents. Saturday, modern dancing 9 to 12; admis,sion 40 cents, Underwent Eye Operation Mrs. T. Y. Smith underwent an op- eration in Victoria Hospital on Wed- nesday last week for the removal of a cataract from her eye. 'We under- stand that the operation was a -success and that she is making favourable -progress, which will be welcome news. Will Present Cantata Good Friday St. Andrew's Presbyterian choir under the direction of Mr, Harold Victor Pyin, organist and choir leader, will present Stainer's Oratoria Cruci- fixion on Good Friday evening. The choir has already commenced practice for this event. WILLIS HALL NOT WOUNDED Word Received That He Is Suffering From Shock In our last issue we reported that Willis Hall, son of Mr, and Mrs, George Hall, John Street, was wound- ed. His parents had received a tele. gram to this effect, the Saturday prev- ious. Last Saturday they received another wire stating that Willis 'Hail previously reported wounded in action, nature of casualty -now reported nem, oils disability, The telegram states further that this does not imply any permanent disability and that further reports will follow. as soon as received, The Perth Regiment of which Willis was a member has seen much :action in Italy and a number of casualities have, been reported. Willis' friends here will hope that he makes a speedy recovery and that word to that effect is received officially soon. FEDERATION -OF An. SUBMITS PROGRAM The Canadian Federation Presented To 'Federal. Cabinet Suggestions For Betterment of the Farm Industry The Canadian Federation of Agri- culture said in a brief presented to the Federal Cabinet that- the Canadian Wheat Board should be authorized to act as the sole marketing agency for coarse grains, with initial payments to growers fixed at present ceiling prces without disturbing advancing equaliz- ation payments now in effect. The federation also recommended; 1, -Special provision for rural hous- ing in any housing plan adopted, short-term intermediate credit should be made available to-extend the neces- sary credit for equipment of farm homes. 2. The number of agricultural agents to advise farmers in proper farming methods should be increased by the provinces with Federal en- couragement by grants in aid. 3. Rural health, educational and electrical services should be equal to those of the cities, and Federal social security plans should be broad enough to make farm life more attractive, with more economic security. 4. The most effective means of maintaining maximum wheat and other farm production would be by guaran- teeing -a fair level of prices over a I period of years. Wheat Agreement 5. Canada should seek a satisfactory international wheat agreement, design- ed to give stability to international trading. ,6, A board of livestock commission- ers should be appointed with powers similar to the board of grain com- missioners, and with power to regu- late facilities for handling meat pro- ducts and' ,poultry and eggs. The board would be empowered to make such levy on the products under its jurisdiction as would be necessary to defray' the cost of its operations. 7, The Government should protect the hog producer against loss through animals having to be shipped great distances due to normal markets be- ing unable to handle them, Reopening Of U.S. Mart, S. The- Government should consider reopening the United States market for live cattle. Adverse weather would force heavy marketing and al- ready some classes of cattle were ,sell- ing below floor prices. 9, Subsidies on fluid milk and con- centrated milk products •should be continued. The subsidy on butterfat for creamery butter should be continu- ed through the summer months, with the price for cheese in 1944 25 cents a poupd, f.o.b., factory shipping point, plus bonus and premiums. 10, A complete study should be made of floor prices for dairy pro- ducts. 11, The Government should make a statement of policy on what will be done on existing subsidies -when" the war is done. 12, Legislation should be introduced to ensure stability of prices to the Same extent as now is achieved under War nieasuiers Act provision-s. 13. A Dominion Co-Operative Act should be passed, with the Dominion taking necessary steps to remove all legal obstacles to the complete func- tioning of co-operative organizations. 14. Farmers should be relieved of the responsibility of colecting income tax from casual farm labor. At least 75. pdr cent of the proceeds front dis- persal sales of livestock should be treated as a return of capital -exempt from income tax, Arthur Stokes Wounded is We have just 'received word that Private Arthur Stokes, toil of Mr, Wm. Stokes, has been wounded, He was serving with the Royal Canadian Regt, in Italy. Arthur's parents are at preaent residing in Toronto,'*' BRIDGE CLUB Eight and a half tables took part in the play at time Winghani. Bridge Club at the weekly game Thursday evert- ing. The results weret North and South-1st., Mts, IT, A. Parker and Mrs. 3, H, Crawford; 2m1,, Mrs. W. H, French and Gordon MacKay; 8rd., C. 6, Gammage and 1-1, Sherbondy; 4th., Mrs. Art Wilson and Bert Porter, East and West•—•ist., Art Wilson and W. R. French; 2nd., Mrs, C. B. Artni-• tage y. H„ er\awfor,d1 8rd, have Robb and Geo, Rots; 4th., Mrs, A. E, VanStone and Miss C, /sibister, VWingharn Town Council, had one of the longest sessions on Monday night that it has .had in years,. A deputa- tion of forty citizens were present and they presented five resolutions from this grodp. Mr. Frank R. Howson, the spokesman for the deputation, said the delega.tion, represented the. Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, and United Churches, the Salvation Army, The Mission, teachers of the High and Public Schools and the W. C.T.U, He. .said that the .deputation was present as Juvenile delinquency had become a problem in this town as ¤well as in other towns. He said that this group had passed several ,resolu- tions to be presented to council and called upon Rev. John Lucas, the secretary, to read( them. Mr. Lucas read these resolutions which drew the attention to council of the following: that gambling is being conducted by minors in the pool- rooms and asked that the law be en- forced which forbids their presence there; 2nd. that the law -with regard to gambling by adults which is report- ed to be going on in poolrooms be en- forced; 3rd; that the law regarding the sale of tobacco to minors be enforced; 4th: that the law be enforced so that those under seventeen years of age be forbidden to use pinball machines or that the license -fee be raised so as to prohibit their use, also to see that the (Continued on page five) SAWDUST BURNERS ARE IN USE HERE Three of These Burners Now ,Installed • These are at least two citizens of Wingham that have no fear of the coal shortage. They are Mr. David Murray and Dr. George Howson, The reason is that they have installed saw- dust burners to heat their homes and Dave has one in- his shop also. K Sawdust burners are nothing new but we believe that these are the first to (be installed in Wingham. Over in Lucknow they have been in use for some time and we understand that they are quite common in British Colunibia and the ,Maritime provinces. Mr. Murray was the first to install one here. This was shortly before Christmas, He reports, as does the Doctor, that the results are expellent. At first they both experienced some difficulty but soon got familiar with the way to get best results. The burner is set in front of the ash pit door of the furnace and on top of it a hopper which contains the saw- dust. The flow of Sawdust into the burner is regulated as required and the fire takes place in the burner as stated near the bottom door of the furnace. The flames and heat enter the ash pit door and circulate up through the furnace. To install such a burner the grates of the furnace are removed. In localities where sawdust can be procured cheaply it is said that this methods of heating is very inexpens- ive. Mr. Murray reports that he uses at the house about 15 cubic feet of sawdust a day at a cost of about 30 cents. Valentine Tea and Baking Sale The Ladies' Aid Society of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, are holding a Valentine Tea and Sale of Home Baking in the basement of the Church on Saturday afternoon, All are invited to atatend. 28 Tables At Euchre There was a splendid attendance at the Legion Auxiliary euchre on Tues- day evening. 28 tables took part in the play. Prize winners for high score were, Mrs. Wilford Henry and Mrs. Roy MacDonald. Lucky draw winner was . Mrs. Chris. Hearn. CIL CLUB- HELD MONTHLY MEETING 3. Don Scott of Toronto and Harvey Niergarth Were the' Speakers On Wednesday last week, the mem- bers of the Wingham C.C.F. Club held another meeting in the Orange H-all, Mr. J. Don Scott of Toronto was present and in his remarks he men- tioned that the barrage of criticism. directed against the C.C.F. is falling wide of its mark in that readers are now inquiring why the necessity for it all. He quoted -a farmer as saying that he "refused to be pushed around by the newspapers" and stated that the reaction has now set in, causing people to study G.C.F. policies, The president, Mr. Harvey Nier- garth, gave a brief -address in which lie made it clear as to why he thought the -principles of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation were more truly democratic than those of any other party. He said the representa- tives of the C.C.F. have to answer to no one but the people who vote for them as they are not -obligated to Wiese who make large financial contri- butions, The C.C.F, is supported by the nickels and dimes of its individual members, so that no combine or cartel can eXe.reise its power against the will of the people. Further he stated "most imporant of all—when I am. looking for a worthy -party for which to vote, I do try to uiscover one which follows Christian teaching most close- ly, This has been a difficult problem in the past, but I ant convinced that the C,C.V, comes closest to Christian- ity in practice. Until now this coun- try has built bigger and better every- thing except bigger and better men; the time has come for a change, 'unless we are to go through our troubles of the- past and present all over again in a quarter of the century. I -have faith in the leaders and the members of the C.C.P., for they are ardent in their desire to put men before money, men before power and for the four free- doms for all." MANOR MUTUAL ANNUAL NEM Company Has A Very Successful Year Policy-holders in large numbers. directors and officers turned out in large numbers on Friday afternoon for. the annual meeting of the West Wa- anaeosh Mutual Fire Insurance - Com- 'atty which was held in the parish. Hall, Dungannon, Wilfred McCarthy. the president, was in the chair and conducted the meeting, and Mrs,. Laurette Treleaven, the company's- secretary, took the minutes, After the minutes bad been read by the secretary ands approved, Bert Marsh, one of the auditors, gave the auditors' report in which he spoke -of the very efficient work of Mrs. Tre- leaven in keeping the books which were found to be in good order and. correctly kept. The finances of the company are in a very healthy condi- tion with the largest surplus in the- history of the company in its 65 yeal's' operations. Total receipts for the year were $48,319.84, which included a balance of cash on hand at the be- ginning of the year amounting to $9,670.21, Total cash disbursements were $23,565.72, in addition to invest- ing $15,000 in- Dominion of Canada Victory Bonds, and the re-investment of $5,000 which had expired, in the same. Cash balance on hand and in banks,•$4,754.12. Assets of the com- pany amount to $108,534.66. Surplus for the year, $94,781,45. Increase in- surplus for 1943 was $14,689.84, Total number of policies in force at end of 1943-4,382. Net insurance in force at end of 1943—$13,753.215. Fire loses which were paid in 1943—$13,- 668.41. Of this amount, $5,160 was paid for two major fires—a house and contents, and a barn and contents. The remaining fire losses were paid chiefly for livestock killed or injured'' by lightning, which in 1943 were very much in excess of most previous years. Election of officers resulted in the three retiring directors being re-elec- ted, namely Ross M-cPhee, Marvin McDowell by acclamation-, and H. D. Anderson was re-elected by a small majority over his opponent, Elmer Johnston, A. T. McNay, and Bert' `Marsh were elected as auditors. Before the meeting closed various subjects regarding insurance were dis- cussed which created much interest. The meeting was concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. A meeting of the directors was- held, in the company's office at ,the conclu- sion of the meeting of the policy- holders, when the following officers were elected for 1944; president, Wil- fred McCarthy; vice-president, Ross • McPhee; treasurer, Thomas- Stothers- secretary, Mrs. Laurette Treleaven. The, directors are Donald. McKay, Lorne Johnston, H. D. Anderson, Wil- fred McCarthy. G. M. -Stewart, Ernest Ackert, Harvey McCartney, Ross McPhee, and Marvin McDowell, Triple V Had Special Speaker • On Sunday last, the Triple V Bible Class of the Wingham United Church, was addressed for the first time by a guest speaker, Mr. F. In Madill. Mr. Madill spoke on the merits of a .sound education, both vocational and cultural and of the part to be played by High School students of today when this war is won. JUVENILES MUST WIN TO-NIGHT, WEDNESDAY GoderiCh and Local Juveniles Should Produce Good Game The local Juveniles are on the spot here to-night (Wednesday) when they meet the Goderich Sailors as they must win to get a chance in the play-offs. This game should be a battle royal as the Sailors by winning could make sure of a play-off birth. When these two teams met at Gode. rich the locals won by the 5.3 route and they are confident that they can repeat. Goderich Since won twice front Kincardine, a team that took our lads twice each time by a one goal margin. So it looks like these clubs are very evenly matched and the fans should pack the arena for such an int• portant game. On another page the standing of the teams is given and one cats see at a glance that Alf, will have to pilot his -club toe win or pass- out the moth. balls,