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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-03-23, Page 1With. Which Is Amalgamated The G Dale Vidette and Wroxeter News, :Home From Hospital Mrs. Pearl Thompson,Owho under- 'went an operation in St. Joseph's Hos- pital, London, recently, returned home sen Friday. -RESERVE OFFICERS WROTE 'EXAMS HERE it Took Captain's Paper and Four Lieutenants vet the week-end here a number of ReserVe Arniy Officers in this dis- trict wrote examinations. The exam- ining board consisted' of Lt. Col, Geo. VCt Hbwson Major, Stewart. Mc- itettele of Walkerton, Liettt. Hardy representing the D.O,C,, and Limit, W, T. Stewart, training officer of the 21st Regiment, Ori Saturday the following Lieuten- ants wrote the Common to all Ardis paper, I, H, Crawford of town, Har- old Garlick of Xincarditie ' bran trtleseh of Listbwel, arid Gordon Ross • Of Walkerton. The following Witte the captain's papers Sunday afternoon, W. S. Hall, 21St Regt,; W. f . McCool, C1 Mc, 'al' 'C. D. McAlpine of the 99th tatx :eery; Gordon Tanner arid Wth. Biatk the 97th Dattery, Walkerton, Oran eh and Gordon Ross also wrote liday Speeill to the" Mans paper Hoy), MEETING OF LEGION HELD HERE, Comrade N. W, Miller of Clinton Was' Confirmed As Zone Commander The annual meeting of Zone 10, Canadian Legion, British Empire Ser- vice League was in the Council Chambers here on Sunday afternoon with representatives from 8 branches in attendance, Howick, Clinton, Sea- -forth, Wingham, Kincardine, Brussels, -Goderich and Lucknow. Comrade N. W. Miller of Clinton was confirmed as Zone Commander .and Comrade K S. Turner of Gode- rich was re-elected secretary treasur- er, a position he had held for a number 'of years. Comrade Miller stated that he had during the past year visited all the Branches in the Zone and that he had 'found that much good work was be- ing carried on in all branches. He congratulated the branches on the effective way they are taking part in :the various war activities and said practically all branches are sponsor- ing Overseas Cigarette Funds. He made special mention of the Exeter- Hensall branch Who this year burned KITTEN WAS TOO CURIOUS X Harvey Groves of Victoria Street has a pet kitten that came close to losing all of its nine lives on Sunday. Mr, Schofe, Harvey's grandfather, re- nicseeA tile ashes front the stove in, t7.4. ( kitchen and left the ash door open, The kitten jumped into the ash pit and when the pan was put back in appar- ently got into the pan unnoticed, Scene time later Mr. Schofe attended the fire and the hot coals fell on pussy. She raised quite a disturbance and was quickly released but not until her coat was very much burned. Apparently the cat is not much the worse of the experience except for the spoiling of its permanent wave. 4 Vice-President of Aberdeen Breeders F. C. Todd of St. Helens was elect-' eel first vice-president of the Canadian Aberdeen Angus Association at their animal meeting held in Brandon on. Fri day. WINGI-IAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 23rd, 1944 Rev. W. A. Beecroft The initial meeting was held in Clinton on Monday, March 20th. Plans were made for the .forthcoming campaign. Huron County headquarters will be located in Goderich and the organizers will again be I-I, J. Vander- water, J. A. Lumsden, B. K. Marshall. Names of the general committee will be announced at a later date. Among those attending the first meeting were Rev. W. A. Beecroft of Wingham, W. C. Attridge of Gode- rich, Thomas Pryde of Exeter, R. M. Creech of Exeter, Robert Bowman of Brussels, C. K. Saunders of Goderich, James Kinkead of Goderich, , Ross Scott of Brucefield, H. C. MacLean of Wingham, George Jefferson of Clin- ton. An organization meeting of the following counties, Waterloo, North and South; Wellington, North and ,outh; Perth 'and Huron is being held in the offices of the Mutual life As- surance Co. in Waterloo on Thursday this week, March 23rd, at which repre- sentatives from Huron County will attend. The purpose of this meeting is to lay plans for the 6th canipaign and to consider ways and means of im- proving the Victory Loan organization including the raising of the largest possible amount of money. CHAIRMAN OF SIXTH VICTORY LOAN oSingle Copies Five Cents RED CROSS DRIVE SET NEW RECORD When. CamPaign, Closed Saturday Night $7915,80 Had Been Subscribed Wingham ,as announced last week, went over the top in a big way in the Red Cross. Campaign. Since that time however about $400 more has been received and the total at the end of the campaign on Saturday night was $7915.80 which is $1415.80 more than the qupta of $6500. This is a new record for a Red. Cross canvass for Wingham District and shows that the folk of this community are heart and soul behind this very important activity. The subscriptions by Wards and Areas: Ward I $ 813.50 Ward 2 852.50 Ward 3 1314.50 Ward 4 1931.05 Ward, 5 138.35 Special Names 875.50 County of Huron 600.0,0 Whitechurch 569.75 Bluevale 819.65 Total 7915.80 the mortgage on their new building. , He also congratulated Ltieknow on the acquiring of a hall of their own. RANOVER DEGREE TEAM VISITED LOCAL LODGE Nineteen Past Grand Certificates Were Presented to Past Noble Grands of Maitland Lodge , Thursday night was a memorable one for the members of Maitland Lodge No. 119, 1.0.0.r. They had as their guests the Hanover Oddfellow degree team, 24 in number, and this team exemplified the first degree. There were four candidates. A member of the team, Rev. Dr. Mark, who is Grand Warden of On- tario, presented nineteen Past Grand Certificates to. Past Noble Grands of Maitland Lodge. This was a very im- pressive ceremony. `At.' the social hour held following the work in the lodge room, Dr. Mark gave_a very interesting and impressive address on Oddfellowship. He stres- sed the ideals for which Oddfellow- ship stands and exhorted all to adhere to the principals of .'the Order. If these principals were followed we would be better citizens and our coun- try a better country. MISSION GROUP HAD MONTHLY' MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Marion Williamson Girls Auxiliary, was held on Tuesday evening last week at the home of Mrs. W. W. Gurney. The meeting was opened with the call to worship followed by a hymn. Ruth Machan read the scripture lesson, after which Hilda Pletch led in prayer. The 'business was discussed and a hymn sung. Jean McKague then gave report of the Presbyterian Mission work on the Bhil field. A chapter from the study book was 'read in the form of a dia- logue by Florence MacPherson, Jean Sharpin,` Margaret Harding and Jan- ice Strong. 'The meeting was brought to a close by singing a hymn, A social hour was enjoyed with lunch served by the committee. Underwent Operation, Mr. J. H. Mitehell 'underwent an operation for the removal of his ap- pendix in Wingham General Hospital on Saturday. His friends wish him a' speedy recovery. Institute Euchre Friday Night The Wingham Branch of the Wo- men's Institute purpose holding their last euchre of the season Friday night, March 24th,, in the. Coancil Chambers. Play to commence at 8,30 sharp, Prins will be given and refreshments served, Will the members please bring sandwiches, SCHOOL CONCERT' MARCH 30 AND 31 The annual Public School Concert will be held in the Town Nail oil Thursday and, Friday evenings next week, March 80 and 31. The operetta "Pied Piper). will be presented. Other items on the pro, gram ale the ever pespular rhythm band and musical • numbers by the various grades, Reserved seats go on sale at Mc. Kibbon's on Friday. CRC SUPERVISOR OF ROHE LLOYD NOW FARM BROADCASTS A PILOT OFFICER 1( On behalf of the people of this Graduated As. A Biambaclier And. bornrnunity we extend congratulations Received COmmiesion Harry joined the staff of the CBC in to Harry J. Boyle on his appointment CBC supervisor of farm broadcasts. f Congratulations to George -Lloyd, on of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Lloyd, who recently graduated as a bombadier from No. 7, A,O:S., Portage La Prairie. George heLled his class and was commissioned 'with the rank of Pilot Officer. He has been visiting with his parents since Thursday. They met hire. is Toronto on Ins arrival from the West. George enlisted in, the R. C, A, F, in May last year. He was a student at Wingham High chool at the time of his enlistment. He received his basic training at Lac'tine, then attend- ed No. 1, I.T.S., at oronto. The re- mainder. of his training was in the West, first at No. 5 School at Dafoe, Sask., and then at No, 7,A,O,S,, Portage La Prairie. He will report this week to No. 1, A,G.T.S. at Maitland, N.S. for further training. GARBAGE COLLECTION , STARTS MONDAY NEXT Town Divided Into Areas With Each Area Service on Different Day Town-wide garbage collection will commence on !Monday next, March 27th, This move has been under advisement by the town council for some time and recently it was decided to start this system as soon as possible and the Street Committee were em- powered to make the necessary ar- rangements. Collections will com- mence each morning at 9 o'clock .and all garbage and ashes must be placed in suitable containers within twelve feet of the sidewalk in front of resi- dences. Days of Collections and /Leas Monday—From B line to C.N.R. tracks. Tuesday—From Alfred Street (both sides) to Patrick Street (both sides). 'Wednesday—Patrick Street to John Street (both sides), Thursday—John Street south to Vic- toria Street, Diagonal Road and Scott Street. Friday—Main Street. For further information read the advertisement on page 4 then cut it out for reference. DEANERY A.Y.P.A. TO MEET AT BELGRAVE The Huron Deanery A,Y.P,A. holds its annual Lenten Rally at Belgrave on Friday evening, March 24th. A brief service will be held in Trinity Church at which Rev. E. 0. Gallagher will give the address. Delegates will assemble immediately after in the Forester's Hall for the rally proper, to discuss the young people's work. Many members from St. Paul's, Wing- ham will be present, ' a NOTICE All Town Licenses .were due March 1st. Anyone who has not yet paid. their 1944 license must so at once, GEORGE ALLEN, Chief of Police, MOTHERING SUNDAY WAS OBSERVED Fireside Hour held Following Evening Service at St. Paul's Mothering Sunday was observed in St. Paul's Church Sunday, following a great appeal to the congregation to make this a great gathering of the Church family, in Mother Church. The services of the day were aps propriate to the occasion. Special in- tercessions were conducted 'for all branches of the Christian faintly, also for those dwelling apart from it. Those who are absent from through war service were specially remembered, Following the evening Service Fireside Hour was held in the Parish with old time singing led by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Robertson, who also gave several musical numbers, which Were greatly enjoyed. Lunelt - was served at the close. NEW RATION BOOKS TO BE ISSUED NEXT WEEK Arrangements Are Now Complete For Giving Out Ration 'Book No, 4 The Local Ration Board have com- pleted arrangements for the issuing of the New Ration Book, Np. 4, in this district, The books will be given out at ten centres as follows; Wingham, Gorrie, Fordwich, Wroxeter, Blyth, Brussels, Ethel, Whitechurch, Bel- grave, Bluevale, some factories will also issue books to their employees. Complete instructions for procuring the new ration hooks are contained is an advertisement which is on page five of this issue, Read this advertise- ment very carefully so that you will be familiar with the method of pro- curing your new books. Volunteers Required . A sufficient number have not as yet volunteered for the work of issuing the books in Wingham. If you can assist with this work please leave your name with the Town Clerk, W. A. Galbraith or phone 24. Books in Wingham will be issued from 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Mar, 30, 31 and April 1st also from 7.30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 1st. NAVY LEAGUE HAD AN ACTIVE YEAR. Contributions Amounted to $473.48 The local branch of the Navy League accomplished considerable' during the past year. 2070 pounds of magazines were shipped to headquart- ers and 62 ditty bags forwarded. In addition to clothing included in the ditty bags the following was also shipped: 29 pair; of pox, 15 pairs of sea boot stockings, 1 quilt. Cash Contributions $ 236.18 Tag Day Receipts 237.30 Total $ 473.48 Division Annual March 25th The annual meeting of the Navy League of Canada, Ontario Division, will be held in room 9, Royal York Hotel, Toronto, on Saturday, March 25th, at 9.30 a.m. All subscribers to the Navy League, either through United Appeals or by personal sub- scription or -by contribution of mater-, are invited to attend. DANCE AT ROYAL T TUESDAY, MARCH 28 Dance to the music of Bert Worth and his Embassey Orchestra, formerly the *Willis Tipping band. Admission 50c, Not Very Well The many friends of Mr. Clare Adams, who is quite ill, hope for his speedy recovery. He is at present at the home of his mother with his sister, Miss M. Adams in attendance. Dominion Day Dominion Day will be observed on Saturday, July 1, this year, the clay on which it falls, Dr. E. H. Coleman, Under Secretary of State, announced at Ottawa. The rule that the holiday would be , observed on the nearest Monday to July 1, 'was rescinded by order-in-council last year. Celebrated 80th Birthday kAt the home of Mr. and Mrs, D. Finlay 'a few relatives and friends spent an enjoyable evening on Mon- day night. The gathering was in hon- our of Mr, Thomas Ford, Mrs. Vitt- lay's father., who, was celebrating his 80th birthday, , Mr. Ford was preSent- ed with numerous gifts and he also received many cards, He is enjoying good health and on behalf of this com- munity we wish his continued good health for Many more years. .\ BRIDGE CLUB A Howell movement was played at the Wingham Bridge Club on Thurs- day evening with five and a half tables taking part in the plays The results were: 1st.,. Mrs. W. L. Kress and Mrs, C. MaeLeatt; nd,, Dave Robb and 'Gordon MatiCay; 8rd,, Mrs, A. R. DuVal and C. N. ivfcAvoy; 4th., Mrs, O. Colborne and A, it DuVal; 8th„ Art Wilson and W, French; 0t11„ Mrs, R. S. Hetherington and Bert Porter. It was announced by the Huron County Victory Loan headquarters that Rev. W. A, Beecroft of Wing- ham has again been named chairman of the county for the 6th Victory Loan Which starts on April 24th. Tea Held At The Parsonage 'hide the auspices of the Women's Missionary Society of the United Church a very lovely tea was held at the parsonage on Friday afternoon. Held Successful Tea The Ladies' Guil of St. Paul's Anglican Church held a very success- ful St. Patrick's tea in the newly dec- orated hall on Saturday afternoon. DEBATE HELD AT HIGH SCHOOL LIT. Flight Lieutenant Richard Irwin Gave An Address A meeting of the High School Liter- ary Society. was held in the auditoritun of the school on Friday afternoon, March 17th with the president, hill Galbraith presiding, The meeting opened with the singing of 0 Canada, after which the minutes of the last meeting were' read by the secretary, Frank Burke, Donna Van Camp sang, "Johnny Doughboy Found a Rose in Ireland". A debate, resolved that written examinations should be abolished in High School, was given with Milton Brown and Donald Lloyd taking the affirmative and Edward Brophy and George Copeland the neg- ative. The judges were Rev, Gallagh- er, Mrs. Cleland and Mrs, MeXibbon, Pauline Cleghorn played a piano solo "Country Gardens", after which Ada: Brophy recited an Irish poem "Biddy O'Brien." A trio of Betty Lewis, Dawna Walker and Hilda Pletch sang "April's Wand". Plight Lieutenant Richard Irwirt ad• dressed the school and his talk was very interesting, The journal was read by the editor, Grace Parker, The judge's decision in favour of the nega- tive and the critics retnaiks were given by Rev. (Gallagher. The meeting elosed with the singing of God 'Save the Xing, Kitchener, District Commander, was present and he gave an address on the rehabilitation of the men of the Pres- ent army. He also stressed the nec- essity of adjusting branch activities to 'the needs of the newly discharged men. The District meeting will be held in the fall and the Ontario Con- vention will be held soon and he urged .all branches to send delegates to -both these,, meetings. Our main job, he said, was not to just get new members from the present army but to get them -interested and train them by our ex- perience so that the'y may be able to -take over the reins of 'office. Comrade H. J. Gellately of Kitch- ener, district secretary, stressed the necessity of welcoming home the mem- bers of the new army. Comrade Miller explained that he 'had been named chairman of the Hur- on County Rehabilitation and Con- struction committee by the Huron County Council and that. a meeting of this committee would be held in a month or so. All branch presidents are members of this committee. Zone 'Commander Miller was elected Zone delegate to the Provincial Con- vention. It was decided to hold a semi-an- nual meeting of the Zone in the fall prior tO the District Meeting. Others who spoke, briefly were Past District Commander, Bob garrison of Seaforth; Past Zone Commanders, Don Campbell and H. S, Turner, both of Goderich; and Past Zone Com- mander, W. R. Bailey of Kitchener. In the absence of the Wingham President, W. G. Hamilton, who is ill in. Victoria Hospital, London, the dele'- gates were welmoced by Comrade W. AV, Armstrong, Vice-President. • Refreslunents were served by the Wingham Branch. Comrade Gordon Thompson of Mr. and Mrs. James, B. Kerney 50 Years Married: A social event of interest Was• en- joyed on Tuesday, March 21st when Mr: and Mrs. James B. Kerney,- Blue- vale, celebrated the .50th anniversary of their marriage. James Kerney and Miss. Annie G. of Morris town- ship were married, at the Presbyterian Manse, Blyth, by the Rev, Mr. Mc- Lean. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Janet Nichol (now Mrs, Alex McNeill) and the groom was sup- ported by the, bride's brother, Mr. Thomas Miller, both . of Brussels. Neither of them were able to be pres- ent at the anniversary. Mr, and Mrs. Kerney commenced married life on the Kerney homestead, 4th Concession of Morris where they have lived almost continuously until 16 years ago when they retired to live itt Bluevale. They have one daughter, Mrs. J. IL Smith (Florence) and three grandchildren, Muriel, Wilmer and Mac Smith, liluevale. A family dinner parts: was enjoyed,, among the' guests were Mr. Kerney's two brothers, Wit' liana and Francis'and their wives, During the afternoon and evening many friends called to extend con- gratulations. They were the reeeipis ents of gifts and many congratulatory letters and cards. Gitelfs were pres- ent front Walton, Brussels, Croinarty, Wingham 'arid the surrounding neighs borhoed. SPECIAL PROGRAM. BY TRIPLE V CLASS On Sunday last a', special program was rendered by the Trifle V Bible class at the Wingham United Church Sunday School. The Triple V Creed was read by Donald Lloyd and the hymn "Rejoice the Lord is King" ,was sung. Bill Galbraith offered prayer and the scripture lesson was the First Psalm. Jack Reavie sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and Mr. Beecroft told a Bible story. Jack Walker rendered a saxa- phone solo with George Copeland as accompanist. George also read the Lenten Meditation. "Dare to be a Daniel" was sung and temperance talks were given by Bill Galbraith and Donald Lloyd. "Yield not to. Temp- tation" was sung and Fred Tucker gave- a trumpet solo. The closing hymn was "The Great Physician Now is Near" and the closing prayer was by Mr. E. S. Copeland. BLUEVALE COUPLE MARK ANNIVERSARY Harry J. Boyle 1942 as Ontario region farm com- mentator. For the 'past year -he has been assistant supervisor of farm broadcasts at CBC national program 'office in Toronto. Harry was born at St. Augustine and after attending Wingham High School continued his studies at St. Jerome's College at Kitchener. He was on the staff of the Signal-Star prior to joining the staff of CKNX here, as farm and news editor. He was agricultural editor of the Strat- ford Beacon Herald for a year before going to the CBC. Harry's column "Phil Osifer of Lazy Meadows" which is carried by many weekly papers is read with interest by Advance-Times subscribers. on as do Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year FLT. LT, L. D. RENWICK FINED ON TWO COUNTS Pleaded Guilty to Dangerous Driving and Leaving Scene of an Accident ------- Pleading guilty to two'charges, one of dangerous driving and one of leav- ing the scene of an accident, Fit, Lt. Lloyd D. Renwick, R.C.A.F„ was fined $50' and costs on each charge, or three months in jail on the latter one, and his license was suspended for a year. The charges arose out of an accident on Highway No, 4 near Wingham on February 9 in which Miss Hilda. Brown of Wingham and William Friar, Port Hope, a surveyor for the Department of Highways, were injur- ed when they were struck by a car driven by Renwick while they were walking along the highway returning from a dance. Provincial Constable Frank Taylor, Clinton, stated it was believed the man was thrown over the top of the car. Frank Donnelly, defence counsel in a plea for leniency said that the young airman, who was born and raised in Teeswater, had been on active service for some time and had been mentioned in despatches. He is doing an import- ant job on coastal patrol with a squad- ron under his command, said Mr. Don- nelly, and was visiting his parents in. Teeswater when he became involved in the accident. Crown Attorney Holmes informed the court that neither of the injured people is back at work. Renwick was moving his car away from the dance hall, and passed a line of cars, on the wrong side of the road. The two people were walking on the left side of the highway and they were struck from the rear 'by the Renwick car. There was sufficient snow to show the silhouettes of the couple. The car did . not stop, he continued, and Renwick was arrested at his home .by Constable Taylor about three hours later. In view of his service record, and after a lecture, the fines were imposed by his worship. DONATION RECEIVED FROM SUNNY SOUTH. Canadian Society of St. Petersburg subscribed $55.00 to the Red Cross Through-.Wingham Branch Last week the chairman of the 'Red Cross Campaign here received a very pleasant surprise in the form of a $50 cheque from the Canadian Society in St, Petersburg. This means that due to the exchange the campaign here will benefit to the extent of $55. One may wonder how it was that this cheque was sent to Wingliam but the answer is very plain when it is kriowtt that Dr, R, C. Redmond is president of the society this season, Dr. Redmond in his letter says that the society has a membership this sea- 'son of 300 and the members are from. all the Provinces of Canada front Al- berta to Nova Scotia. This group of Canadians are also assisting with the American Red Cross drive and the doctor states that the day previous to his writing the letter they raised $1200 at a jitney game at the Lawn fowling Club which has over 400 members this season, The Wingham Red Cross So‘lety is indeed grateful for the above splendid donation,