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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-03-30, Page 1,T9semersem" 111 11th Red. Crods Blood Donor Most Successful Yet Held. .60 New Donors Attended Dance At Holme's School Patriotic Dance, Thursday, April 13. Music by Tiffin's orchestra. Draw on quilt. Lunch served. Admission 25c. Engagement Announcement • Mr. and Mrs. Earl Caslick, of Cul- ross, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elda Mae, to Mr. Rnnald G, Coultes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coultes of East Wawan- osh. The marriage to take place in April, BRUCE PRO. CONS. MEET APRIL 12 The Bruce Progressive Conserv- atives are not to be caught napping if there is an federal election this year as they are holding a convention in Southampton on Wednesday; April 12. It is said that there are three aspir- ants for the nomination, W. S. Fenton, Reeveobins oti,of Port Elgin; Lieut. A. E.. R ex-reeve of KineardiK Township, a veteran of the last wait and now on active service, and Tore Gregg, a Kincardine councillor. SNOW STORM RAVE A SETBACK TO SPRINfi, Weatherman Very Fickle These Days The Spring-like weather of last week got quite a setback when three inches of snow fell during Sunday night, The weatherman put up a fine show for a few days however. The birds were singing, the sap running and dust was blowing from the paved roads, then more snow. The temtcr- ature however did not drop much which was a help to the fuel situation. The mild weather of last week put many roads in this district in bad condition, The frost came out too fast and boiled right ove.• making some places almost impassible. The Listowel road was not very good as was the road north of Teeswater. When these roads ate paved this yearly spring trouble will be over itt these sections. The roads do not have a chance when the :breakup tomes suddenly as, the heavy loads keep' travelling and they knock the toads to pieces no time. There should be some better system of stopping heavy traffic when sudden breakups happen. The prairie south of town was flooded but did not put on the show that it setnetirneS does, The water rose as far as °Doc" Crulekshank's bade fence. The attendance at the Wingham. District Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic held in the Town Hall here, .on Wednesday last week seta new reef ord, There were 171 donors, 168 were called, There were 107 men and 64 women. 60 were new donors and there are still many more names need- ed on the register. Morley Somers of Wingham, gave his 6th donation. The first such Clinic held here in November 1.942 and there were 59 donors, The clinic last week Lad near- ly three times that many, The first three donors here were Dr, Geo, Ross, Archie Peebles, and W. G. Hamilton, The first two have given five donations and will receive their silver buttons at the next Clinic which will be held in about five weeks. Mr. Hamilton due to sickness, was unable to keep up his donations. The Clinic' was under the super- vision of nurse-technician Mrs, H. E. Munroe, of Toronto, assisted by Miss F. Wright. Doctors donating their services at this Clinic were, Johnston, of Lucknow; Jamieson of Brussels; McCallum of Teeswater; Vokes of Blyth; Connell and Crawford of Wing- ham. Credit goes also to the capable staff of nurses, receptionists, secretar- ies, food committee, and all others who helped to make this clinic so outstand- ing. Bronze buttons were given to third and fourth donors. The Stratford Bottling Co. provided Coca Cola for the donors whileh was much appreci- ated. Donors 18 from Bluevale, 10 from Belgrave, 4 from Gorrie, 9 from Wroxeter, 2 (Continued on page seven) Showered With Gifts By Various Organizations The farewell banquet tendered Fri- day evening by the Clinton Lions Club to J. C. Shearer, on the occasion of the club's annual "Farmer's Night," was one of the greatest tributes ever tendered a public man in this district. Farmers from all sections of Huron thronged the Anglican parish hall where dinner was served by the Lad- ies' Guild, and in addition nearly 100 were served dinner by the Women's Institute in Ontario Street United church, Afterwards the tables were cleared away in the parish hall and chairs placed to accommodate both sections of the crowd. W. L. Whyte was chairman. James G. Shearer DIVISIONAL VICTORY LOAN MEETING HELD Delegates From Four Counties At All-Day Session Discuss The 6th Victory Loan Campaign Approximately 150 representatives of the National War Finance Com- mittee of the units of Waterloo North, Waterloo South, Wellington Noah, Wellington South, Perth County and Huron County on Thursday held an Organization Meeting in the offices of the Mutual Life Assurance Company, Kitchener. This is the first time in the history of Victory Loans, in either World War One or World War Two, that the Committees of several Coun- ties have met together to lay plans for a Victory Loan Drive, and the Twin Cities were unanimously chosen as the logical meeting point. The purpose of the meeting was to lay plans for the Sixth Campaign which opens on April 24th, and to con- sider ways and means of improving the Victory Loan • organizations, in order to raise the largest posoible amount of money. Provincial Chairman Present Mr. T. D'Arcy Leonard, Chairman of the National War Finance Commit- tee for the Province of Ontario attend- ed the meeting, and addressed a mass meeting of the delegates in the morn- ing session. (Continued on page three)' RED CROSS MADE - MARCH SHIPMENT Parcels Were Sent To Headquarters Last Week The following is the list of aricles which were sent in the March ship- ment to Red Cross Headquarters by the local Red Cross Society. British Civilian—(Quota Sewing and knitting): 27 blouses; 37 dresses, 10 skirts; 2 pr. shorts; 2 convalscent coats; 2 women sweaters; 11 girls sweaters; 5 boys sweaters; 2 boys knitted suits; 2 •baby's knitted dresses. Civilian—(Non Quota).: 22 pair of pyjamas; 7 night gowns; 5 pr. panties; 7 print dresses; 4 blouses; 15 quilts; 1 ladies' sweater; babys jacket and 2 pr. bootees; 2 prs. mitts. Hospital Quota--2798 compresses. Army and Airfroce (Quota-10 rib- bed helmets, khaki; 7 pr. khaki gloves; 17 pr. airforce gloves; 15 turtle-neck sweaters; 2 sleeveless• sweaters; (Non Ouota)-: 4 ribbed helmets; 15 pr. sox; Spoke To Clinton Institute Mrs. W. J. Henderson, Bluevale Road, District Institute president, gave an address on "Citizenship" at a meeting of the Clinton Institute last week. Hospital Auxiliary Meets Monday The Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital will hold their monthly meeting on Monday after- noon, April 3, at 3.45 in the Firemen's Hall, Town Hall. B. MATHESON TAKES ON HIS NEW DUTIES Has Been Appointed Agricultural Representative For Huron J. Bruce Matheson, assistant agricul- tural representative for Oxford coun- ty for the past two years, arrived in Clinton, Thursday to take over his new duties as agricultural representative of Huron county, succeeding J. C. Shear- er who is retiring from the service' to take up farming in Oxford County on his own account. Mr. Matheson is a son of Mr. and Mrs, J. M. Matheson of Innerkip and is a native of Oxford county, He graduated from the 0.A,C., Guelph, in 1041 and held brief appointments in Prince ,Edward, Elgin and Middlesex counties before being transferred to' Woodstock hi March, 1942, as assist- ant to W. R. Green. While in Woodstock Mr. Matheson was particularly active in junior calf club work. A year ago one of his teams won junior provincial and Do- minion championships while one mem- bee of the team was high boy for the. province and another high for the Do- Mr. Matheson, while hi Oxford, has worked consistently with the farmer in the developcnient of labor saving devices, invaluable now due to the scarcity of farm help, HEADS COMMITTEE John W. Hanna, M.P.P. John W. Hanna, M.P.P. of town, member of the Ontario Legis- lature for Huron-Bruce, has been appointed chairman of the planning and development 'committee of the Progressive Conservative membership in the Legislature. Dr. R. Hcibbs Taylor, member .for; Huron, heads a similar committee on health. The members of the Progressive ConservatiVe party in the Legislature have been divided into numerous small committees each charged with preparing proposed legislation- for the next session of the House. This is a new idea for a -government in power. Gave Pile to C11;1c----- Mr. Harold Brooks gave a record file which he made to the Red Cross' Blood Donor committee and they take this opportunity of expressing their appreciation, Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Armitage of Wingham announce the engagement of their only daughter, Doris Eliza- beth, to Leonard Neil y Gauthier, R,C.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gauthier, Niagara Falls. The marriage to take place early in .April. Lucknow Doctor To Speak Dr. W. V. Johnston of Lucknow speaks on socialized medicine at 8.15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5th, at the Orange Hall, Wingham. Everyone is welcome, Sponsored by the Wingham C.C.F. Club. You will enjoy the ad- dress, Spend a profitable'evening and make new friends. Institute Euchre Was Success Twenty-six tables enjoyed the play at the euchre sponsored by the Wing- ham Branch of the Women's Institute on Friday evening. Mrs, Chas, Mar- tin won the ladies prize and Mr. Harry Angus Jr., the men's prize. The lucky chair number prize went to Mrs. Herbert Campbell, This event will bolster the. patriotic funds of the stitute., BRIDGE CLUB At the' Wingham Bridge Club game on Thursday evening seven and a half table took part in the play, The re- sults were: North and South---Ist., Mrs, Herbert 'Campbell and Mrs. A. VanStotte; 2nd,, Mrs, C. H. Magee and Mrs: George Ross; 3rd„ Mrs. W. L, Kress and Jack Mason; 4th,, .Mrs. E. C. Apps and Mrs. Art Wilson. East and West-moist., Art Wilson and Harley Crawford; 2nd,, Mrs. A, R. DuVal and W. H. French; 8rd., Mrs, G. Godkin and Dune. Itermedy; 4th,, Mrs. F. A. Parker and Dave Robb. 'Fish and Game Club Annual The annual meeting of the Wing- ham Fish and Game Club will be held at 8 p.m., Friday, ilifarch 31st, at the "home of Mr. Ed. Snell. All Club members please attend as-the• election ,of officers will be held and other im- -portant business transacted. Geo. H. Orvis, President Percy Stainton, Sec'y. :SCHOOL CONCERT MARCH 30 AND 31 The annual Public School Concert, will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings next ',week, March 80 and 31. The operetta "Pied Piper" will be presented. Other items on the pro- gram are the ever popular rhythm "band and musical numbers by the 'various grades. Reserved seats go on sale at Mc- Ribbon's on Filday. h0FORTH AUXILIARY HAD FINE MEETING Early Days of Latin America Was Interesting Topic The Go-Forth Auxiliary of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church, held their regular meeting Tuesday evening, March 21st, at the home of Miss Mary King. The president opened the meeting with the invocation, followed by the "call to worship" by Mrs, Geo. R. Scott and Miss Dorothy Lloyd. The scripture reading from Ephesians 8:14-21, was taken by Mrs. T, A, Currie, followed by a prayer by Mrs. 'Carl Deans. Mrs, Howard Sherbondy .offered the dedicatory over. The topic for the evening, from the Study book, "Under the Southern Cross" took the forrn of a very inter- tsting discussion led by Mrs. George R. Scott, and including a vivid account of the hardships of the early Christian :pioneers in Latin America, by Mrs. 'Dave Murray; ati• insight into the agriculture of that same country, by Mrs. S. Hare; and two typital case hiStOries introduced by Miss botOtly Lloyds given by Mrs. Jim Carr, and Mrs. Horace Aitcbeson, After the discussion of all business on hand, Mrs. John Mekibbon closed he meeting titith a prayer, A pleasant bait hour was spent over the tea cups.. Meetings To Be Held. In Various Churches Passion Week, April 2 - 7 will 'be observed in Wingham with special community services being planned in all the charehes, ,Monday evening—aev, W. A, Bee- croft will speak in St, Paul's church. Tuesday evening—at a service speci- ally arranged in the interests of the young people of the town, Rev. E. 0. Gallagher will give the address, Wednesday evening—Rev. 5, B. Lucas will speak in the Presbyterian church. Thursday evening—Rev. X. McLean is to speak at the Baptist church. All services begin at 8 o'clock. The public is invited to observe the Pas- sion of Our Blessed Lord throughout the Holy Week by their attendance at these services. The Good Friday Community Serv- ice of the Three Hours Devotions will be held at St. Paul's church beginning at 12 o'clock noon. FIREMEN MADE QUICK TRIP TO GORRIE Wingham Fire Brigade made a quick run last week when they were called to Gorrie. The alarm was sounded about ten o'clock Wednesday evening and in 25 minutes the firemen were on the job in Gorrie. A house and barn owned .by Joe Magrath was destroyed but the fire was so far ad- vanced when the fire truck arrived the firemen could only work at keeping the fire from spreading to adjoining buildings The call was not put in as quickly as it might as Mr. Magrath was not at Lome and the fire had made great headway before it was noticed by neighbours. DANCES THIS WEEK AT THE ROYAL T Friday night Sangster's Orchestra, modern and old time dancing, admis- sion 35c. Saturday night, Carruther's Orchestra, dancing 9.30 to 12, admis- sion 40c. Attended Funeral At Woodstock Mr. John Hanna, M.P.P., attended the funeral of Mrs. Hang '•s nnele, the late Alby Robinson, Ft Wpodstock on Saturday aftergom Barber In Town Mr, J. Nelson of Thorold Was taken over the barber shop formerly conduc- ted by Stan Sibthorpe, He and Mrs. Nelson reside in the MacDonald apartments. Mr. Sibthorpe has gone back to Blyth -having purchased a bar- bEenrgabguesmineensst Announcement The engagement is announced of Audrey S. Reid, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Reid, of Wing- ham, to W. Hartley Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, Wingham. The marriage to take place in London the middle of April. Curled At London Three local rinks took part in a bon- speil at London on Wednesday last week, They were; J. H. 'Crawford, 0. Haselgrove, Rev. W. A. Beecroft, Art Wilson, skip; J. Gurney, Jack Reavie, J. Murray, Donald Rae, skip; M. Davis, C. H. McAvoy, Ed, Nash, T. H. Gibson, skip, Here From Hamilton. )(Mrs. R. R. Hobden, wife of the new manager of the rank of Commerce, and family, arrived here from Hamil- ton, Wednesday afternoon last week, Mr. and Mrs, Haden are residing in the Taylor house on Minnie Street, formerly occupied by Mr, and Mrs. G. E. Northwood, X Another Wingham Boy Enlists X John Warren ?yin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Victor Pym of town, has enlisted with the Reinforcement Sec- tion, No. 1 District Depot, Woolteley n'artadts, London. Jack, who is just over the Age of eighteen, is a brother of Plight Sergt. William Pyrn who lost Ms life on an operational flight over Europe and was buried in Relgiun'd NOTICE All Town Licenses were due on March 1st. Anyone who has not as yet paid their 5.944 license 'must To so at once. GEORGt. ALUM, Chief of Police. • • ‘ With Which IS Amalgamated The G erne Vidette and Wroxeter New. tingle Copies. Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 30th, 1944 SUbscriptiOna $2,00 Per Tel PASSION WEEK TO BE OBSERVED C. SHEARER GIVEN GREAT SENDOFF EVENING AUXILIARY PLAN WORK MEETING Interesting Talk Given On The Study Book The March meeting of the Evening Auxiliary of the Wingham United Church was held Tuesday of last week at the home of Mrs. F. A. Parker, With a good attendance. Mrs, A. W, Irwin conducted the meeting. The scripture was taken by Mrs. G. L. Dunlop and Mrs. C. H. Magee led id prayer. Mrs: Wm. Cruikshank gave the study book in a very interesting man- ner. Miss' K. McGregor, the president, then conducted the business. It was decided to have a work -meeting at the home of Mrs, A. W. Irwin on Monday, April 3rd, to make articles for the bale. At the close of the meeting a social hour was enjoyed. DEANERY A. Y. P, A. ELECT OFFICERS • • Rev. E, 0. Gallagher Was The Special Speaker The annual spring rally of Anglican Young People's Association of Huron Deanery was held in Trinity Church and Forester's Hall, Belgrave, on Friday evening, March 24th and was largely attended. The devotional ser- vice in the church was conducted by the rector, Rev. P. H. Streeter, The special speaker was Rev, E, 0. Gallagher of Wingham, who spoke on "Youth" from the text, "Thou Art Not Yet Fifty Years Old." The business session which was held' in the hall was under the chairmanship of the president, Harold Shore of Goderich. Minutes of the last Rally were read by the secretary, Harold Taylor. At the conclusion of the business the officers were re-elected as follows: President—Harold Shore, Goderich. Secretary—Harold Taylor, Goderich. Treasurer—Murray Draper, Clinton. Games were conducted by the presi- dent and secretary, after which lunch Was served by the Belgrave Young People. RECORD NUMBER AT THE BLOOD CLINIC OVERSEAS LETTER READ AT LIONS CLUB lack McKibbon Now Lion Tamer Of The Club INSTITUTE MEETS MONDAY, APRIL 3 Due to the Public School concert this week and the issuing of the new ration books the Wingham Branch of Women's Institute will hold their `meeting on Monday next, April 3rd, at 3 p.m. in the council chambers. Members please note change of date. Mrs. W. S. Hall, convenor of social welfare, will have charge of the pro- gramme. The roll call will be answer- ed by naming a Canadian mineral and stating where it is found. Mrs. F, A. Parker will present a book review. The hostesses are Mrs. G. Gannett, Mrs. Joe Kerr, Mrs. as. Walpole, Mrs. W. T. Cruickshank, The farmers were tendered a civic welcome to 'Clinton by Reeve V. D. Falconer, and the county council ad- dress was given by Warden Fred Watson. The club welcome was ex- pressed by the incoming president, E. J, Jacob, Addresses and presentations to Mr. Shearer were next on the prOgram, the first being that of the county council. Warden Watson read the ad- dress and Gilbert Frayne, chairman of the agricultural committee, presented a mantel cibck. Harry Sturdy, president of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture, read an address from that body and an upholstered daybed was presented. Then followed addresses and presentations from the Huron- Perth shorthorn breeders and the Hur- on Holstein club, Hume Clutton read- ing the address for the latter and Gordon Bissett presenting a miniature pair of "black and whites." The Huron-Perth Swine club pres- entation was unique. Ralph E. White, Perth County representative, read a humorous address, and Alf Warren presented a weanling nial e pig,, alive and squtaling. On behalf of the Clinton Spring Stock Show, Dr. J. W. Shaw read an address, and A. J. McMurray present- ed an occasional chair. On behalf of the Lions club, F. Fingland, K.C., read an illuminated address and Dick Jacob presented a walnut combination desk and bookcase. Mr. Shearer spoke in the highest terms of the cooperation afforded him in his work by the farmers of Huron, by the ,county council agricultural committee, and the Federation of Agriculture, and bespoke the same co- operation for his successor in office. An entertainment group from Tor- onto delighted the gathering with songs, dances, and vaudeville. Addresses were also given by prom- inent men including Rev. W. A. Bee- croft of Wingliam; John W. Hanna, 14.L.A., Huron-Bruce; Dr, Hobbs Taylor, M.L.A,, Huron South and L. E. Cardiff, M.P., North Huron. STAINER'S ORATORIO WILL BE PRESENTED A regular meeting of Winghani Lions Club was held at the Queens 'Coffee Shop on Friday evening last 'with a good attendance. President Harley Crawford announced that at a 'recent meeting of the Executive Corn- isnittee Lion Jack McKibboa had been selected to act as Lion Tamer for the balance of the year. Lion Jack was ,greeted in his new ,capacity with the Lions' Roar, Secretary Wilbur Tiffin reported .accounts from the Sick Children's Hospital for $26.25 for treatment of .a local child and from CK,NX for advertising the Blood Clinic. ' These were approved by the proper Commit- -tees and ordered paid. President Harley Crawford expressed the ap- preciation of the Club to the War .Services Committee in their good work at the Blood Donor Clinics. The re- cent Clinic had• been the largest yet and showed the results of good organ- ization. Lion Wilf. French stated that special thanks were due to Lions Frank Madill and Jack McKibbon for hteir good work and also for assist- ance rendered by Lions Ed. Gibson, 4Geo. Ross, Harold Pym and Alton Adams, Lion Charles Roberts expressed the appreciation of the work done by vari- ous Lions in putting across the recent Red Cross drive, The campaign had "been a great success. Tailtwister Cord. Buchanan reminded"' the Lions of the annual convention at Chicago in August. President Harley request- ,ed discussion in regard to holding a Farmer's' Night within the-next month br so. After various opinions were 'expressed favorably it was agreed that 'the Executive consider the matter .and proceed with arrangements. Lion Fred Davidson reported that a recent canvass of the Town for a worthy '- cause had resulted in the sum of/ at 'least $1200 being raised. He had (Continued on page two) The choir of St. Andrew's Presby- terian Church will present "The Cruci- fixion" by 5. Stainer, in the church, Good Friday evening, April 7th, at 8.15 p.m. All are welcome. Silver collection. Purchased Farm cMr. Elmer Arbuckle has urchased the Salter Farm on the 12th of East Wa-wanosh and takes possession on April 1st. Donations Appreciated The committee in charge of catering at the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinics wish to thank the Bluevale group, the Farm Forum 2nd of Culross, and many individuals for their donations of jam, marmalade and other foods used at the breakfast table of the clinic. Engagement Announed The engagement is announced of Jessie, eldest daughter of Mr. William "5. Arbuckle and the late Mrs. Arbuck- le of East Wawanosh, to Harold A. Kerr, son of Mr. and Mrs. George, Kerr of East Wawanosh. The mar- riage to take place quietly early in April. Bride-to-be Honoured Mrs. Frank Thomas entertained the staff of Strongs Drug Store, at her home in North London, in honour of Miss Audrey Reid whose' marriage takes place in April, The bride-to-be was presented with a beautiful picture. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. A. Gar-, niss, served a dainty lunch. Income Tax Notice Unpaid balances on income tax which fall duel on April 30 may ;be postponed 'until August 21 without payment of interest, Revenue Minister Gibson announced in the Commons. Income tax returns still must be filed by April 30, the Minister said and pay- meat of balances of tax made anytime up to August 31st. Underwent Operation Mr. W. G. Hamilton of the Bell Telephone, underwent an operation on his back in Toronto General Hospital on Monday. tilt, Hamilton has been laid tip for about two months and was under observation in Victoria hospital, London, prior to being taken to the Toronto hospital last week. It is wt. petted lie will be home in about two weeks`. Enlisted In Tank Corps A< George Edgar, son of Mrs. George Edgar, formerly of the ist line of Morris, has enlisted and ,is stationed with the Tank Corps, No. 4 Company, at Brampton. THANKS A MILLION . On behalf of the Red Cross Cam- paign Committee .1 wish to express sincere appreciation to those who car- tied on the canvass so successfully and to extend thanks to all others who assisted in any way with the recent Red Cross drive, I would like also to express my personal appreciation to ell for their splendid efforts, C. A. Roberts., Red Cross Campaign Chairman.