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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-05-04, Page 1MIVZIAZITem .111ILITARY CONFERENCE HELD AT 1PPERWASH Local Officers Attended These Demonstrations. A District Officer Commanding's conference for Military District No. 1, was held at Ippe'rwash on Sunday. Lt. Col. George Howson and Major Van- Wyck attended. Other officers from this district were Major E. Creighton and Lieut. T. Moffatt of Listowel; Major S. McKenzie of Walkerton, and Major R. McKenzie of Kincardine. Demonstrations of all the latest typ- es of weapons and equipment were gi- ven. It was stated that an effort is being made to recruit all units in the -district up to strength. Boys 17 and . over but under military age are want- ed so that they mai, acquire some ex- perience prior to enlistment in the act- ' ive forces. Those aver 35 years of Age are also requested to join the re- serve army. NOTICE TO SHOPPERS Until further notice the grocery and butcher stores of town 'will remain open on Saturday evenings until 11 o'clock. This extra hour should facil- itate shopping on these evenings dur- ing the summer months. ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL BLOOD DONOR CLINIC 155 Attended the Clinic, 38 of Whom Were New Donors, Six Received Buttons for Sixth Donation. The 11th Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic held here on Wednesday last week, April 26th, was again very suc- cessful indeed. There were 155 don- ors, 99 men and 56 women, of these 38 were new donors. More donations would have been received but there was an insufficient supply of sterile bottles provided 'by headquarters. There was one 10th donor, Frank Johnson, and one 7th donor, Harold Hutton, both of Winghairt. Six re- ceived silver bUttons in recognition of their sixth donation, they Were A. M. Peebles, Donald MacLean, Fred Mas- sey, Chris. Tofting, Horace Aitchison, all of Wingham, and 'Edward J. Cart- wright of Blyth. The clinic was in charge of Mrs. Wilma COoper, nurse technician from Toronto, Doctors were W. M, Coll- odi and W. A. Crawford of Wingham, Dr. Jamieson of Brussels, Dr. Johns- •ton of Luckrtaw, Dr. 'Voices tif Blyth. There was of °curse the many other •volunteer assiatances, nurses, those in charge of records, breakfast commit- •tee, etc. Donors Wingham 77, Bluevale 17, Belgrave '16, Blyth 15, Wroxeter 18, Gorrie Ntrhitechureb. 5, Brussels 8, TeesWater Clifford 1, Wiarton 1,• First Donors Wingham--Erlin Ecklin, Mrs. Flot, trice Furness, J. A. Lunn, Mrs, J. A. Lunn, Mrs. R. R. Hobden, Mary Wright, Chester Coulter, Doreen Mc- Dottgall, Mrs, Chas. Salter, Stewart Cowan, W. H, Ottlevale—Chas, Mathits, Cecil San- (Continued on page 2) Single Copies Five Cent. With Which is Amalgamated'The G orrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 4th, 1944 Subscriptions ;2:00 Per Year FIRE WAS QUICKLY UNDER CONTROL • Prompt Action by Fire Brigade No Doubt' Averted Serious Stage. The quicleefficiert action of the fire -mien Monday afternoon' prevented, what 'would have quickly ,:developed into a serious fire in the hying quarters of Andy Slosser in the Crawford block, It is believed that the fire was started by the electric wiring in the attic. About $1000 damage was done to the building. The roof was badly burned -but the damage to the apartment and to some stock of Miller & Co., on the ground floor was caused by water, The flames at no time entered the ap- artment, the firemen confining it to the upper part of the building. The barber shop on the second •ilo,or and Tervit's Dairy on the street level in the south section escaped da- mage, as did Crawford's garage in the north portion of the building. The stock of tobacco, etc. ,from Mil- ler & Co. was transferred to the Arm- buries. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ANNUAL MEETING Mrs. A. R. DuVal Was Elected President. The ari.kual meeting of the Women's Institute was held in the council cham- bers on Friday, April 28th, After the usual business and the reading of the yearly reports the election of officers was efficiently conducted by the Dis- trict President, Mrs, W. J. Hender- son, with the following results: President—Mrs, A, R. DuVal, 1st Vice Pres.—Mrs, S. Campbell. 2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs, G. Gannett. Secy.-Treas.—Mrs. C, Hopper. District Director—Mrs. G, Robinson. Branch Directors — Mrs. Foxton, Mrs. Fraser, Mrs, Bateson, Pianist—Mrs. S. Campbell. Assist, Pianist—Mrs. Sparks. Press Reporter--Mrs. S. Bateson. Flower Committee—Mrs. J. Halliday Auditors—Mrs. C. Walpole, (Mrs. H. Crawford. Property Canvenois—Mrs. T. Bow- ers, Mrs. D. Hutchison. Convenors of Standing Committees. Agriculture and Canadian Industries, —Mrs. W. Field, Mrs, H. Aitchison. Home Economics—Mrs. D. Hutchi- son. Historical ,Research—Mrs, H. Craw- ford. Citizenship—Mrs. T. Bowers. Social Welfare—Mrs. W. S. Hall. Publicity—Mrs. S. Bateson. Mrs. Henderson voiced the apprec- iation of the members for the faithful services and untiring efforts of the re- tiring president, Mrs. J. H. Crawford. She also welcomed the new president Mrs. DuVal and bespoke for her the same fine co-operation that had' been given the past •president. (Continued on page four) Purchased House Mr. H. Brooks has purchased the house on Minnie street; formerly own- ed by the late Mrs. Margaret Wilson. Harry Boyle' /Play Presented .Sunday evening over CBL a play entitled "Strike" written by Harry J. Boyle, a former Wingham man was presented. It was produced under the direction of Andrew Allan, The play was the story of a family who father was on strike. Joins CKNX Staff • Mr. Mickey 'Carlton of Kingston, has joined the staff of CKNX. Prior to coming here he with the 'Kingston radio station. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Carlton and' two girls to Wing- ham. They are residing in the Mills residence on John street. Purchased Farm The Wingham Silver Fox Ranch' (A. 12. DuVal and H. Allen) have purch- ased the Jaok Weir farm just north of the town. Harold Finlay lives there at present. When Mr. and Mrs. Allen were bride and groom over fifty years ago this was their home. Mrs. Beecroft Improving Word was received Tuesday evening from Rev. W. A. Beecroft from Lon- don, stating that Mrs. Beecroft had had something to eat for supper that evening and apparently enjoyed it. It is welcome news that she is now im- proving after being so ill. Appointed to Mission. Field Miss Agatha Coultes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coultes of Wa- wanosh, has been appointed to Gyp- Sumville, Man., by the Dominion Board, Women's Missionary ,Society of the United Church in Canada. This announcement was made by the presi- dent, Mrs. Frank J. Day, when six new missionaries were appointed to, their respective fields of service. URGENT APPEAL TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS The Advance-Times subscription list has been revised up to and including Thursday last, April 27th. If you haye paid your subscription recently please examine your label and notify this of- fice of any errors or omitsibris. If you have not paid you subscription recently your label will tell- you wheth~ er you are paid up or in arrears. If you find that you' are ,in arrears an early settlement would be greatly ap- preciated, /t is necessary that we keep our mailing list up-to-date so please give 'this matter your urgent aatention. OVERSEAS REPLIES BEING RECEIVED Legion Smokes Arrived Safely Overseas, So far the Wingham Branch of the Legion have received twenty replies from overseas acknowledging smokes sent early in the tyear. Answers have been received so far from the follow- ing: W. R. Finlay, J. MacGibbon, R. M. Hammond, G, R, Anderson, R. P. Henderson, W. J. Pollock, R. M. Hab- kirk, D. R. Crothers, A. G. Aitchison, R. J. Ross; R. N,, Saint, J. Preston, R. C. Scott, 'S. Walsh, •C. Baskerville, F. C. Hooper, C.' L. Cullisnore, E. H, Gray, If, A, Mitchell, R. G. Casernore, Ken Somers,- R. S. Hetherington. A number of replies were also re- ceived from those in service overseas in reply to Honourary Membership cards in the Legion that were sent during the past few months. APRIL DONATIONS TO THE RED CROSS The Wingham Branch of the Can- adian Red Cross Society wishes to ack- nowledge the following donations re- ceived during the month of April, and to thank the donors for their gifts:— Miss 'Cora Gannett, 1 quilt top, 6 pair booties; Mrs. Hardy, 1 quilt top and batting; Mrs. Hawthorne, 1 quilt top; Mrs. W. J. Scott, 1 OM; Mrs. 5, God- kin, 1 pair pillows; Walker Stores, buttons; Miss Fortune, 1 Afghan; 9th. Turnberry, 5 quilts, 1 afghan; Wom- en's Institute, 4 quilts; Willing Work- erg 4th. line Ttirnberry, Mrs. Eldred Nichol, Secretary, 1 pair pants, 2 jack- ets, 2 clung; Bluevale Red Cross, 6 suits pyjamas, 8 years; 10 dresses, 6' years; 2 quilts. Cash Donations, Miss McCallum, $1.00; Glenannan Group, per Mrs. Hector, McLean, $5.00. Former Local Taecher Retiring Dr. J. Cody, president of the tin- versity of Toronto, has announced that James G. Workman, instructor in ma- thematics in University of Toronto Spools is leaving the teaching pro- fession.. Mr. Workman a teacher at Wingham High School when it first opened' and taught here for four years prior to going to University of Toron- to Schools in 1911. He collaborated in writing text books in general mathe- matics and geometry, which are used in Ontario schools. SPECIAL DANCE AT ROYAL T.. MAY 9th Duke Thompson and his ten piece swing band will play for the dance on Tuesday evening, May 9th, at the Roy- al T. This is London's newest swing band. Dancing 10 to 1.30. Admission 75c per person. VICTORY LOAN DRIVE GOING SLOWLY HERE First Weeks Subscriptions Here Just ,24 per cent of Quota The Sloagn "We: did it before we can do it again" is a very fine one in- deed for our Victory Loan Drive. here. But it is not enough. Sales are needed and needed badly as subscriptions for the' first week of the campaign are just 24 per cent of our quota; while at the end of the first week of the 5th Vic- tory Loan 59 per cent of the quota' had been subscribed. In figures, this means at the end of the first week we ar e down $57,000 in comparison to the last loan, In the final two weeks of the drive if we are to meet out quota $132,000 will have to be used •in the purchase of Victor bonds. That is $11,000 every day until the campaign closes, This is no.t an easy task, It will re- quire the best effort that can be forth coming, We must no fail. Dig down deep- and buy Vicory Bonds. Put Victory First. The most we can do is the least we should do the boys over there, Facories Show the Way Every Factory in town has gone over their quota and they all did it with diSpatch, The , men and girls who work in the factories have given the remainder of the population the lead. Let US take up the challenge and put the 8th yietory Loan tivOr by a sub- stantial amount. DEDICATION SERVICES ON SUNDAY NEXT AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH Rev. A. H. O'Neil, Principal of Huron College, Will Preach at the Even- ing Service. • On Sunday, May 7, in St, Paul's Church great services of Dedication will be conducted. At 8.30 and 11 am, the Holy Comnaunion will be celebrat- ed, when the rector will preach on the Significance of Dedication. At 7 p. m, the Principal of Huron College, Rev. A. H. O'Neill, MA,, I3.D., will be the special dedication preacher. Follow- ing shortened evensong there will take place the actual dedication of the three new murals in sanctuary and nave, the hymn boards, the baptistry, memorial font, and pulpit and lectern frontals. Over a period of six months, due to the bequest of the late J. C. Currie, complete repairs, renewals and restor- ation have taken place in the church, parish room and the rectory. The work has' been under the direction of Mr. W. A. Galbraith, executor, who has carefully superintended it over this lengthy period. The work in the church was done by Alex, McDougall Co., Ltd., Ecclesiastical Decorators. The Nave ,has been decorated in 'Cain- stone with appropriate decorative bor- derings in symbol around the walls and windows. The brickwork is sien- na. The Chancel is done with the theme of the Sceptre, Shield and Crown, in scarlet, blue and gold, Scar- let symbolizing the fervor and glory of the witness of the church, gold, its glory and power, and blue, the hope and love of the divine work. The sil- ver border indicates charity and purity. (Continued on page 7) HOWICK WASTE _ PAPER CAMPAIGN Drive Is On This Week. The campaign in the Township of Howick for waste paper is being spon- sored 'by the Junior Red Cross in the schools, and the money from this sal- vage goes to the Junior Red Cross. School children or other citizens are requested to leave their waste paper, securely and neatly tied at any school in the township. Depots have also been set up for those who wish to leave parcels in the villages. Fordwich—At barn opposite printing office. Gorrie—At brick barn at bridge. Wroxeter—Basement of Town Paper Goes to 'Tar Paper parachutes are used in drop- ping food and supplies. Paper con- tainers are used for dehydrated foods to save cargo space. Dehydration sav- es 85% of the cargo space. Paper con- tainers are used for munitions and hundreds of other war purposes. The paper shortage is ad acute pro- blem and can only be relieved by the combined salvage efforts of all. Salvage to be left at schools on Fri- day this week, May 5th, or any time this week at the village depots. MARATHON BRIDGE PLAY-OFF, MAY 12th The final play-off for the Hospital Bridge' Marathon will take place in the council charriber, Wingham, at 8 p.m. Friday;• May 12th. A silver collection will be taken and the prizes for the season's play presented. VICTORY BONDS NEW HYDRO MANNER IS NOW IN CHARGE Mr. Don Jeffs of Dresden Takes Over, Mr, Herbert Campbell Retires After Twenty-nine Years of •Service. On Monday Mr. Don Jeffs, who for some years has been manger of the ,Hydro at Dresden, took over his dut- ies as manager of the Wingham Utili- ties, Mr. Jeffs was in town all last week working with Mr. Campbell to become familiar with the work here. We extend a warm. welcome to Mr. Jeffs on behalf of the citizens of the town. Mrs. Jeffs and their daughter will not come to Wingham for a while as Mrs. Jeffs is recuperating from a sickness with scarlet fever. To Mr. Campbell, who has served the commission for 29 years, we ex- tend the hope, on behalf of the people of this community, that he will enjoy better health. LOCAL BELL EMPLOYEES GIVEN SAFETY AWARD G. McClure Awarded Button for Safe Driving. G. McClure of Wingham is one of the 396 Bell Telephone employees who have been awarded safe driving but- tons for 1943 by the Ontario Safety Laegue. The awards consist of but- tons inscribed with the number of years of safe driving and certificates signed by H. 1G. Fester, manager of the league ,and H. C. Walford, the com- pany's western division plant superin- tendent. Mr. McClure's button was for one year's safe driving. Of the grand total of 396 award's, 31 were for 11 consecutive years driving of a Bell Telephone motor vehicle without an accident of any kind, and 21 for a similar record extending over a decade. Named Grand Superintendent Rev. J. W. Stewart of Lucknow, was named grand Superintendent of Huron District No. 6, Royal Arch Masons at the annual Convocation of Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Can- ada which was held in London last a week. Messrs. W. Stanley Hall and Harry F. McGee attended the con- vocation. Bluevale Institute Meets May 9th The Bluevale Women's Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. Edward Johnston, Tuesday:May 9th. Conven- er of Agriculture and Canadian Indus- tries, Mrs. Aitken, will give a paper. Roll call, a story about my garden, An auction sale of small articles will be held, each member to bring a don- ation. HURON PRESBYTERIAL ANNUAL CONVENTION Reports Showed All Departments Had Made Advancement During the Past year. Mrs, C. Tavener, Bluevale, Was Named President. The' auditorium of Ontario St, church Clinton; was filled ..o• capacity on April 27th,- for the annual convention of Hu ron Presbyterial of the Women's Mis- sionary Society of the United- Church of Canada: The president, Mrs. R G. Nay, conducted, both• sessions which were full of inspiration and enthus- iasm. The morning worship service based on the theme "Dedication' to Advance in the task of the church in Canada" was led by Mrs. R. Batten and Mrs. E. Toll. Two minutes silence in mem- ory of our Fallen Heroes of this war was followed by the singing of the national anthem. Advance in all .departments marked the "story of the year" as told by Mrs, Penwardert and Mrs: H. Kirkby. New organizations included an auxil- iary at Newbridge, a C.G.I,T, group at Wesley-Willis in Clinton, and three Mission Bands at Union (Grey town- ship), Ethel and Benmiller. There was an outstanding increase of seventy-five per cent. in missionary reading, but there were also increases in member- ship, in givings, in subscriptions to the Missionary Monthly and World Friends, and in the tale of literature at the sectional arieeting8. Bales of cloth- ing valued at $676.00 were sent to var- ious thiSSIOn fields. (Continued on page 3) TAX RATE IS SET BY - . THE TOWN COUNCIL Rate Will Be 50 Mills An Increase of One lVlill Over. Last Year Court of Revision Will Meet On Mon- day, May 29th, At the May meeting of the Town Council on Monday evening the tax rate was set at 50 mills which is an increase of 1 mill over that of last year. It was moved by Court. John- son and Reeve Evans that the mill rate •be 50 mills which with the 2 mill subsidy makes 52 mills. a The estimates are as follows: Debenture Debt Charges (Recoverable) Hydro Electric Dept. $ 5948.62 Waterworks $ 3155.45 Fees, Weigh Scale Licenses ..... $ Miscellaneous Cemetery Revenue ............$ 1'700.00 Armouries Heating $ 500;00 Miscellaneous $ 500.00 Utilities Commission ..... $ 400,00 Municipal Subsidy 2 mills $ 2135,54 Penalties and Int. on Taxes $ 1000.00 Dog Tax ...................... $ *200,00 Rents $ 200,00 Fire Truck Rentals 100.00 Taxes— Total Amount of tax roll 50 mills 1066 ........,.._....-..........., $53300.00 L. I. Sewers $ 1000.00 Street Watering $ 380.00 $ 71274.61 (Continued on page four) HOLSTEIN CALF CLUB ORGANIZE The organization meeting of the Huron Holstein Calf Club was held in the Agricultural Board Room, Clinton, on Thursday evening, April 27th. The meeting was in change of J, B. Matheson who spoke on the prospect- ive program for the members this year. The election of officers followed which resulted as follows:—Ed. Clut- ton, Goderich, President; Bruce Roy, Londesboro, Vice-President; Norman Leiming Secretary, There are twleve prospective mem- bers Anyone desiring to enter the Club should get in touch with Mr. Hume Clutton, Club Superviser, or J. R. Matheson ,Agricultural Representa- tive, cfa anyone of the Holstein breed- ers in the County. Underwent Operation Mrs. T. C. King and Miss Mary King were in London for a few days as Mrs. King's sister, Mrs. Albert Bull underwent a serious operation on Friday. Mrs, Bull was the former Eva Gracey of town, Red Shield Held Social The April Red Shield social Was held at Mrs. A. Finlay's home last Fri- day flight; the proceeds to be used for war work. The everting was pleasant- ly spent hi playing of games and it was .decided to hold the May social on the 19th in the Salvation Army. hall, when Capt. Davies and Lieut. Gitsham will be hostesses. Purchased Building Mr, W. J. Clark has purchased the building now occupied by Mr. H. T. Thomson's Feed Store. He will move his• plumbing business into this new location about the end of the month, The building he is vacating will be oc- cupied by ,the Rural Hydro after alter- ations have been completed, We un- .derstand that Mr. Thomson will trans- fer his business to another location. LEGION. AUXILIARY BUY VICTORY BOND Plan to Hold Tea The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion held their April meeting in the Arm- ouries last week. It was decided to purchase a Victory Bond for Post-war work, Plans were made to hold a tea and sale of work on Saturday, May 20th, Boxes of chocolates are to be sent to the boys Overseas this month. A letter of appreciation from the British Mnitsweepers Association was read for the &nations of money and comforts. .Applications from six ladies were favourably received and they will (be initiated at the next Meeting. 9084.07 150.00 25.00 600.00 TWENTY 'STUDENTS • .ON FARM LEAVE Need For Farm Labour Is SW), Acute • The local high School has -a present 20 students on farm leave. These stu- dents will be of great assistance in the farm operations in this district. It is expected as the season advances that this number will be increased. The need Of assistance in farm oper- ations is very acute and any assistance that can be given by students during their holidays will be of a great value and it is also a patriotic gesture, Oth- ers who are able to do this work in a. path or full time way can do a real ser, vice to their country by 'carrying on farm work. If you are available for this important work get in touch with the agricultural representative at Clin- ton, that is providing you cannot find a place yourself. ANOTHER SHIPMENT BY THE RED CROSS Large Amount of Goods In This Shipment. On Thursday last week the local Red Cross Society made another ship- ment to headquarters, The following articles were sent:. 32 quilts, 2 afghans, 1 pr. bed pil- lows, -32 girls dresses, 20 girls blouses, 18 boys flannel shorts, 5 boys flannel shirts, 10 girls and womens night gowns, 27 prs. boys and mens pyjam- as:1 boys coat, 8 prs. infants booties, 60 handkerchiefs, 2 surgeons caps,110 tri bandages. Knitted goods, 38 girls and women's sweaters, 7 knitted dres- ses and panties, 3 boys knitted suits, 16 Army and Airforce sleeveless sweat- ers, 4 Army and Airforce turtle necks, 11 Army high neck sweaters, 6 Army V neck sweaters, 12 prs. Airforce glo- ves, 9 prs. Khaki gloves, 10 khaki hel- mets, 6 pr. Airforce sox. BRIDGE CLUB Seven tables took part in the play at the Wingham Bridge club on Thurs- day evening. The results were: North and South-1st, Mrs, J. H. Crawford and W. H. French; 2nd, Mrs. D. B. Porter and Mrs. A. R. DuVal; 3rd, J. H. Crawford and C. H. McAvoy; tied 4th and 5th, Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Miss Margaret MacLean, Miss C. Isbister and Mrs. J. Brown. East and West-1st, Miss Mary Johnston and Mrs. Art Wilson; 2nd, Mrs. H. C. MacLean and Mr. J. Baylie; 3rd, Mrs. W. H. French and Art Wilson; 4th, Mrs. Geo. Ross and Gordon MacKay. LIONS GIVEN VICTORY LOAN ADDRESS Forceful and Ynsi3ifiiig Talk Given by Mr. E. S. Copeland A regular Lions luncheon was held at the Queen Coffee Shop on Friday evening with a good attendance. The guests of the club were Mr. Bob Hob., den, Mr. Morley Somers, Mr. Don Jeffs and Archdeacon J. W. Donaldson of Lucknow. Lion Chas. Roberts act- ed as tailtwister and kept the memb- ers stirred up with various arguments. He summoned Lions Wilf. French and Harley Crawford to the front and after giving them credit for even' going to Toronto to play bridge, he offered them consolation prizes well wrapped in layer after layer. The prizes turned out to be two cups made by Western Foundry Co. and they were painted and decorated in an attractive manner, The tailtwister commented upon the scarcity of instruments at the present time and awarded to Lions Bill Con- nelland Wilf. Crawford two useful tools, when open, these tools proved to be two oven thermometers. Con- siderablediscussion ensued as to the proper use of these. All Lions who had already purchas- ed Victory Bonds were required to stand and the rest were penalized arid warned to get busy, Lion Fred Spry checked up his list of Lions who were instructed to write to Lions on active service since last meeting, Another list will be prepared shortly. President Harley Crawford welcom- ed back Lion Bill Hamilton after his recent illness and extended greetings of the Club to the guests. Lion EM Hamilton thanked the Lions for the various kindnesses shown him during his illness, (Continued on page '7)