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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-04-27, Page 1. With Which It, Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, lidngle Copies Five Cents •.Subscriptions $2.00 Per Yew WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 27th, 1944 — BUY VICTORY BONDS! — INVASION BARGES COST MONEY-- INVASIONS COST LIVES. I AMES BOWLING CLUB MARKET IS ASSURED , HELD, ANNUAL MEETING FOR VICTORY BONDS GURNEY EMPLOYEES FIRST OVER THE TOP CURLING CLUB HELD ANNUAL BANQUET Officers and Committee Chairman Were Re-elected ' Officers Elected For The Coming Season ' A meeting of the Ladies Bowling Club was 'held at the home of Mrs. 'Herbert Campbell on Monday even- ink. Bridge was enjoyed the fore part of the evening with Miss Mary John- ston and Mrs. E. Webster as winners. Following the play at cards the fol- lowing were elected: Pres.—Mrs. A. M. Crawford. 1st Vice—Mrs. A, R. DuVal. 2nd Vice—Mrs. II, Campbell. Treas,—.-Mrs. Ed, Harrison. Sec'y,—Mrs. Joe Kerr. Jitney Corn.—Mrs. Joe Kerr, Mrs. C. B. Armitage, Mrs, A, Taylor, Mrs. D. Rae, Tournament Com.—Mrs. Art Wil- son, Mrs. Bert Porter, Mrs. A. R. Du- -Val, Mrs. H. Campbell, Mrs. F. Sturdy, Social Com. — Mrs. H. Greene, Mrs. W. B.,McCool, Mrs. C, B. Armi- tage, Mrs, H. C: MacLean, Miss Mary Johnston, Miss Yvonne McPherson, Mrs. C. Lloyd, Mrs, Sam Campbell, Mrs. Dave Murray, Miss Phyllis Johns, , Fry & Blackball Also Oversubscribed Their Victory Loan Quota By Monday Evening, Both Firms Win V Flags Flying from the front of W. Gurney & Son Factory is a beautiful silk flag, a V flag, It was presented to the employees of that firm Monday noon for their quiek Victory Loan achievement. The factory employees not only went over the top but they did it with dispatch, they being the first in the county to so. They have subscribed 160 per cent of their quota and have,-100 per cent of the employees participating in the loan. The V flag is awarded to factory employees who oversubscribe their quota and have at least 90 per cent subscribing. Another local firm will• fly the V Flag as soon as it is received from Toronto. By Monday night the em- ployees of Fry & Blackhall had sub- scribed 100 per cent and had gone 38 per cent, over their Victory Loan quota. The employees of these firms de- serve much praise for their quick and splendid response to the Victory Loan Appeal. BRIDGE CLUB • Five tables took part in a Howell game at the Wingham Bridge Club , on Thursday evening. The results were: 1st,, Mrs. \ H. C. MacLean and Mrs. D. 13. Porter; 2nd., Mrs. H. Campbell and Dave Kennedy; 3rd., Miss Margaret MacLean and W. H. French; 4th., Mrs.-G. Godkin and Art Wilson; 5th.; Miss M. 1VIeCallum -and C H. MeAvoy. WORD RECEIVED FLIER KILLED Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lloyd have received word that P.O. Herbert T. Davies, missing since October 9th following air operations, was killed at that time. The letter was from his parents in England. P.O. Davies was one of that class of navigators that attended the course at Port Albert and who - made their headquarters here. Herb made many friends here who will regret most sincerely his passing. WORD RECEIVED FLIER MISSING BRIDE AND GROOM WERE HONOURED PRIZES AWARDED FOR BIRD HOUSES Pilot Officer James Bell of Drew Missing Dance S. S. No. 2, Culross Thursday, April 27th. Tiffin's orch- estra. Lunch served. Draw for quilt. Admission 25 cents. Moving South Of London Mr. Arthur Field has purchased a chicken ranch 'and market garden -which is located about ten miles south vilest of London. Mr. and Mrs. Field expect to leave hi about two weeks. Jeans Commerce Staff Miss Althea Brown of Amberley has joined the staff of the Canadian Bank Of Con -tierce here. She commenced her duties on Monday. Minister of Finance Made This State- ment In Recent Speech „ At a recent meeting in Kitchener, the Minister of Finance, the Hon, J, Ilsley made the following statement, "quote"-- . "At this point I should like to say a word about the post-war market for Victory Bonds themselves, because in- vestors are naturally interested in the liquidity of their securities and the price they can expect to get for them. In the normal course of events there Will be some who will wish to sell their bonds after the war, and indeed one of the reasons we give for buying bonds now is that they will provide funds for purchase or investments after the war. It will be of the great- est importance that we maintain, in- deed assure, a ready and stable market for all those millions of bonds that we have sold. We have now the mone- tary and financial machinery and we have developed the methods for ac- complishing this and we will there- fore be able to deal with any situation which may develop in a way which will keep faith with the millions of small investors who are (supporting the savings program in this national em- ergency." .Held Preparatory Meeting In preparation for. the great Sixth Victory Loan Drive that started on Monday, a meeting of Huron County's Sixth Victory Loan organization staff and salesmen was, held in the Roxy Theatre at Clinton, on Thursday ,at Which Rev. W. A. Beecroft, County chairman, presided. Inspiring addresses and realistic sound Moving pictures of air oper- ations, bombing, army fighting and war factory operations were shown. The first speaker was Mr. Erland Echlin of the CKNX staff who gave a vivid word description of the bombing of London which he personally ex- perienced. Duncan .Sinclair, Harriston, chair- man of the Wellington County Loan Campaign; -urged the salesthen to put their best selling efforts into the drive. He said he was sure Huron County would again reach its objective. Other speakers included organizers H. 'J. Vandewater, J. A. Lumsden and B. K. Marshall. " The Royal T was the scene of a very pleasant occasion on Monday evening when the Huron Curling Club held their second annual banquet. 55 were present and Mr. T. H. Craw- ford, the president, was master of ceremonies. Community singing was led by Jack McKibbon with H, V. Pyrn at the piano. Other numbers that contributed to the success of the evening were solos by Jack Reavie and piano accordian selection by Gordon Davidson. Officers were re-elected as follows: Hon. Pres.—J. j,,Evans. President—J. Crawford, 1st Vice-Pres.-4C, E, Richey, 2nd Vice-Pres.—Rev. W. A. Bee:. croft, Chaplain—Rev. E. 0. Gallagher. Sec'y-Treas.=-J. A. Wilson. Membership—C. E. Richey, Wednesday Games—Donald Rae, Games—Omar Raselgrove. Rink Manager—James Murray. Prizes for the winners of Round Robin were awarded as follows: 1st.—presented by Art Wilson: Ed. Small, skip, -C. Blatchford, Bill Hend- erson, J. J. Fryfogle. 2nd.—presented by Hon. Pres, J. J. Evans: T. H. Gibson, skip, R. Rae, P. Stainton, M. Davis. 3rd.—presented by- John Hanna, M. P.P.: Donald 'Rae, skip, Frank Mc- Cormick, Jack Reavie, Jim Gurney. It was decided to organize a colt section and Ronald Rae was named chairman of this section. Short addresses were given by Alex Crawford, who has been a member of the club the longest and by Dave Fortune who has also been a member for many years. Remarks were also given by a representative of the Luck- now rink and by the skips of the win- ning rinks of the round robin. Regret was expressed that due to illness Harry Diamond could not be present and best Wishes ,of the club go out to him. A lucky draw was made and the winners were: Harry Diarhond, Dr. W. A. Crawford, Russell Henderson, Jack Mason. The club had one of the most suc- cessful seasons in its history. The membership according to the secre- tary-treasurer's report was 73 and the club made good headway financially. A !notion of appreciation of the ef- forts .of the executive and the com- mittees was extended prior to their re- election. Mr. C, E. Richie explained that curl- ing was introduced into Canada by soldiers who were stationed at Quebec. High School. Exam Results. The High School Easter examin- ation results will be found on page 7. Attending Course At Ipperwash Lieut: T. B. Stewart, trebling officer of the 21st Regt, R.C.A., and B.S.M. Wilford Seddon 'of the 'same regiment, are attending a two weeks Course at Camp Inperwash. ' . Word was received hereon Friday that Pilot Officer James Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Bell of Drew, is missing following air operations over- seas. P.O. Bell is a brother of Mrs. HarrytGerrie of town and Capt. Elmer 'D. Bell of the 99th Battery, R.C.A., Overseas. His wife resides in Edmon- ton. Friends hope that more favour- able word will be received very soon. Twice before Pilot Officer Bell had very narrow escapes on both occasions having to bale out. Once he landed in water and he was of the opinion that this was the means of saving his life. The pilot was killed on that trip. P.O. Bell was a navigator. Mr. and Mrs. Hartley Smith Presented With Studio Couch Gilmour's School on the 9th of Turnberry was the scene of a large party on Monday evening when the friends and neighbours of Mr. and Mrs. Hartley Smith, who were recent- ly married, gathered in their honour. Dancing was enjoyed the early part of the evening to Conn's orchestra and after the supper hour Tiffin's orches- tra furnished the music. At the supper hour Mr. and Mrs. Smith were presented with a studio couch. The address was read by Wil- fred Gilkinson and was signed on be- half of those assembled by Harold Gilkinson, Grant Wilton, Jack Willits and Roy Hastings,' Horticultural Society Donated Prizes For Bird House. Competition The Wingham Horticultural Society sponsored a bird house competition for the students of the Public School. The prizes were awarded as follows by the judges, Fred Massey and E. L. Stuckey. Grand Prize, $3,00,- Murray Stainton, 1st., Grade 7, $2.00, Wally Hasel- grove. 1st., Grade 8, $2.00, Halph Seddon. Awarded $1.00 prizes—Jack Hender- son, Bud Wild, Jack Brophy, Ken Hingston, Bill Johnston, d3ob Mundy, Ernest Buckman, Jack Harcourt. HonoUrable mention, 50c prizes- 130 Colborne, Allen Wild, Lionel Gallagher. The best three bird houses will be placed in the park by the Horticultural Society with proper name plates. PRESBYTERIAL TO MEET AT CLINTON Dance At High School On Thursday night the students of High School held a dance in the audi- torium of the school. It was a very pleasant occasion. This dance was liCld as the usual Easter dance at the close of the term was postponed. Attended Nutrition Conference Mrs. S. Bateson, Mrs, P. D. King, Mrs. A. R. DuVal, Mrs. D. Hutcheson and Mrs. W. J. Henderson attended a West Huron District Nutrition con- ference of the Women's Institute which was held at Auburn on Thurs- day last week. The meeting was con- ducted by Miss Gray of the Women's Institute Branch of the Department of Agriculture. TOXOID CLINIC TUESDAY. MAY 2 Sold House in• Florida On Thursday evening Alex and Mrs. Crawford arrived home' from Florida. Alex says that there was a very large number Mlle South this winter. The Lawn Bowling Club had over 400 members. For the past twenty years Alex has had his Own home in Florida but sold this property prior 'to return- ing home. Won Quilt Mrs. E. Jacobs was the lucky win- ner of the beautiful quilt on which the Legion Auxiliary sold tickets'. The .draw was Made at the Auxiliary Bingo last week by Jean Sue Lee. The bingo was well attended. The quilt was donated by Mrs. Wm. Nicholson of Bluevale, whose son Joe was killed in. Italy two weeks ago. MISSIONARY SPOKE TO GOFORTH AUXILIARY MISSION BAND HAD THANK-OFFERING Children Presented Splendid Program., A free toxoid clinic for children under ten years of age will be held in the Council Chambers, Wingham, at 2 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, May 2nd. Will parents please have their chil- dren present on time. This is a splendid opportunity to have your child receive treatment for the pre- vention of diphtheria. The 18th • Annual Meeting of the Huron Presbyterial will be held in Ontario Street, United - Church, Clin- ton, on Thursday this week, April 27. The morning session will convene at 9.30 a.m. and the afternoon session at 1.30 &Crock. . Addresses will be given by two re- turned missionaries, Miss Caroline Wellwood, formerly of West China, and Miss Sybil Courtice-,. who laboured in Japan and was recently repatriated. To Preach At Pine River Rev. John C. Hutton has been in- vited by the congregations of Pine River and Bethel to become their pastor. Mr. Hutton, a former' Wing- ham man, is at present pastor at Underwood United Church, Cubs Invested Three. new Cubs were invested at the regular meeting this week:. Neil Stainton, Ronald Holman and Gerald Baker. Rev, E. 0. Gallaher conduct- ed the investiture and. also- presented the new Cubs with their badges and Cub' text hooks. The Pack then gave the new Cubs the Grand Howl. EVENING' AUXILIARY. HELD THANK-OFFERING District Airmen Graduate Two district airmen graduated as piVots at Centralia on Friday, they were: R. Mantosh of Lucknow, and E. F. Anderson of Kineatcline. Underwent Operation' OA Monday Mrs.. (Rev.) W. A, Beecroft under- went an operation in Victoria Hos- pital, , London, Monday, We are happy to report that she came through the operation very well and that she IS progressing as favogrably as pos- sible tinder the circumstances. • Fast Mail From Italy' Rev. E 0. and Mrs. Gallagher re- ceived a letter from Italy last week that took just five days from the day it was mailed until it was received in Wingham. Attending Conference In London Mrs. E. 0, Gallagher left on Tues- day for London to attend the Annual Conference of Diocesan Woman's Auxiliary which is being held in Lon- don, She will represent Huron Dean- ery of which she is president. INSTITUTE TO' HOLD ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of the Women's Institute will 6e held Friday, April 28, The ,convenors of the standing ,com- mittees are asked to have their reports written and handed in. At this meet- ing the election of officers will take place and the reports read, Members please respond to the roll call by pay- ment of fees. Mrs. F, Parker will continue With the review on pit book "The Life of Madam Curie", The hostesses will be Mrs, George Carr, Mrs, A, R, DuVal, Mrs, J. H, Crawford, M'eeting Was Well. Attended The April meeting of the Evening Auxiliary of Wingham United Church was held Tuesday of last week, at the home of Mrs, AT, A. Galbraith, with a good attendance. This was the Easter Thank-offering meeting and was conducted by Mrs. Charles Lloyd, The scripture readings were given by Mrs, T. L, Torrance and prayer by Miss Phyllis Johns and articles were read by Mrs, Salter and Miss Yvonne MacPherson, Miss Grace Parker sang very Soft- ly, train-Ws Lullaby, The study book was well presented by Mrs. W. S. Halls Miss K, McGregor, the president, conducted the ,business, after which a social bout was enjoyed. ,Called To Grass Fire The fire brigade had' a call Thurs- day morning to extinguigh a grass fire on the Kehoe property on the north- east corner of town. There have been many grass : fires in the .dsitrict this past two weeks but this is the 'first one here this spring that, has required the attention of the firemen, Elect Officers At a Meeting of the held on Thursday the following officers, were elected: President, Panzie Champion; Vice-Pres., Irene King; secretary, Marie Snarling; treasurer, Marjorie Copeland; pianist, Marjorie Hobden; press reporter, Gwen Blatch- ford; games mistresses, Joan Hiseler, Judy Deyell. Marathon Bridge Players' Note Arrangements are being made to award the prizes for the Marathon Bridge parties which have beetle held during the winter and sponsored by the Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary. It is• urged that all games be played ,this week and all outstanding scores and money be handed to Mrs. W. A. Me- Kibbon by Saturday, April 29th. Took Part IreRadio troadCast Mrs, 0. G. Anderson of Belgrave, president of the United rearm Women of Ontario and M. R. Y. Scott, Bel- grave, of the United Farmers" Co- operative, Toronto, participated hi the broadcast over the GBC Trans-Catada network on the grogram "Of Things To Conte on Tuesday evening fast week, The program dealt with the People of the Land. Miss C. Well(vood Gave Interesting Address / The Easter. Thank-offering meeting of the Goforth Auxiliary of St. And- rew's Presbyterian Church, was held at the home of Miss Kathleen Pringle, Friday evening, April 21st, The in- vocation by the president, opened the meeting, which was excellently attend- ed. After the scripture reading byt„ Mrs W. W. Gurney, Mrs. W. A. Me- Kibbon led in prayer, Miss Gwendolyn al McLean favoured the gathering with a very sweet solo, which was enjoyed by all. The dedicatory prayer Was given by Mrs. W. A. lAcItibbon. The guest, speaker, introduced by Mrs. R. H. Lloyd, was Miss C. Well- Wood. The address of this returned and retired missionary, was most in- teresting, and inspiring. She describ- ed her journey home, which took three months, after a delay of five months in India, and was fraught with dangers and hardships. 88 years of Miss Wellwcmcl's life, have been devoted to the mission fields of West China. She Spoke of her work there, especially among the refugees, and in the hos- pitals, and expressed regret that she Will not be returning to China, where there is still so much to be adeomp- lished, The meeting closed with the bend. diction by the president, and a dainty lunch was served, Miss Elsie Gordon of London; was a week-end guest of Mrs, Tb C. King and Miss Mary. On Thursday Mrs, A. X Newcombe of Stratford was a visitor at the King home. The Easter Thank-offering of the Mission Band of St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church was held on Thurs- day evening and was well attended. The president, Kenneth McLean, presided for the devotional part of the Program when Donald Henderson read the scripture lesson and Rev. K. MacLean led in prayer, Mr. MacLean acted as chairman for the entertainment that followed after, giving his opening remarks, Recitation by Judy Apps, "The Wel- come"; duet, Kenneth MacLean and Donald Henderson; recitation, by Mary Francis Currie, "The Easter Rabbit"; chorus, by Junior girls of the band, "His Jewels"; recitation, by Jimmie Henderson, "What He had in Mind"; Easter Kisses, by iMaralyn Miller, Mary Catherine Rae, Donelda MacDonald, Margaret Sanderson; "Spreading the Easter Siory" by the Junior boys of the band; duet, by Alice Buckman and Lois Cruickshank, "The Easter Message"; "Easter Tea Party", by Betty Gorbutt, Jean Sue Let, Mary Buckman and Phyllis McLeod; 'chorus by senior members, "Happy Easter Time"; dialogue, "As children see it"; offering followed -by the dedicattory prayer by Donna MacDonald; recita. tion by Mary Somers, "Closing Thoughts". After the closing hymn, "Tell rite the Stories of JeStts", was sung. Mr, MacLean pronounced the benediction, Hospital Auxiliary Meets May 1 The regular meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hos- pital will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon, May 1st, at 3.45. Change In Property Ownership Mr. Bert Armstrong has sold his house on Francis Street to Mr. John Falconer and has purchased the resi- dence of Mrs. George Mason, which is located next to his place of business. Fire Destroyed Roof The roof on the home of Mr. R. Hopper of Exeter, was so badly dam- aged by fire it will have to be replaced. The roof caught fire from a bon fire of leaves and greater damager would have resulted if soldiers had not help- ed battle the flames. Mr. and Mrs. Hopper are both former Wingitain folk, Mrs. Hopper was the former Miss Vi, Robertson. Played In Toronto Tournament Messrs J. H. Crawford and W, H. French played in the Canadian Pairs Championship Tournament held in Torontto on Saturday under the aus- pices of the Tomtit° Bridge Club. There was the large entry of 84 pairs and the contestants were divided into four sections for the qualifying round. The local players came fifth in their section, Purchased Farm On Bluevale Road Mr. George Tervit has purchased the 130 acre farm on the Bluevale Road from Mr. F, Black, This is the form- er Tipling farm and has been in pos- session of the Field family for the past thirty years and was just recent- ly sold to Mr. Black by Art yield, He will -get possession in a couple of weeks Mr. Black retains the -80 acres between the farni he sold and Gerden NaStiel$ property. DEANERY MEETING WILL BE HELD HERE The Deanery Chapter of Huron met at St, John's Rectory, Brussels, on Friday last. The spring deanery con- ference was arranged to be held in Wingham. early in June, a committee was appointed to consider the Revisor ion of the Prayer Book, Dr, Hurford of Seafotth, presented a, paper on the subject of the Holy Trinity, Rev. E. 0, Gallagher whop resided over the meeting, was re-nominated as the Rural Dean of &futon, and' Rev. 0, IC. N'obes was appointed secretary.,