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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-06-15, Page 1'0 Mrs. Belden Spears (Mary King) received a communication from her husband telling her that he is enjoying his work overseas, Flying Officer Spears was previous to his enlistment in the R,C.A.F. with the Toronto Star. * * * * --Cpl. Marvin Brown said in a letter 'to •his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown, that he is anxious to visit some of the boys overseas when he gets his furlough. Wingham lads make it a point to visit one another whenever possible. * * * * Mr. Percy Stainton received word on Friday that his brother Elmer, had been seriously wounded. Elmer was with an anti aircraft unit in Italy and Was a member of the same crew as Bill Elston of Morris who was reported wounded a short time ago. Mr. Stain- ton recently also received word that his brother Bill, RCAF' was missing. * *. * * Groves, brother of Harvey (Bob) Groves of the Advance-Times staff, is now in England. Bill's ankles gave out lit Italy and he was invalided to England. LIONS CLUB ALL SET FOR STREET DANCE Centralia R.C.A.F. Pipe Band Will Be Featured Arrangements for the Lions Street Dance and Carnival are now complete and the public are in for a big evening. The feature attraction will be the Centralia R..C.A.F. Pipe Band which will parade at 7,30 p.m. This great event of games, dancing and music will he held Wednesday evening, June 28th. • Plan to attend this great event. Proceeds are for worthy causes as all funds raised by 'the Lions Club are. WI' HURON W. I. DISTRICT ANNUAL Mrs, Everett Spading Of Garde Was: Elected President The forty-second annual meeting of the East Huron District Workmen's, Institutes was held in the basement of the Presbyterian Church; Bluevale. on Thursday, June 8th, with Mrs. F. C. Demerling of Fordwich, the District' President, presiding. Representatives from the seven branches, Blueva.le, Ethel, Fordwich, Gorrie, ,Majestic,, Rutnam and Wroxeter were present and along with visitors made a total attendance of seventy-three. Spring flowers decorated the basement and some of the work of the Junior Home- maker's Clubs was on display. The Institute Ode and the Lord's Prayer in unison opened the morning session after which the minutes of the. last annual meeting were read by the district secretary, Mrs. John Speir Brussels. The financial' report of the district showing a balance on hand of $67.86 and of the combined financial statement of the seven branches show- ing a balance of $244.51 were then read by the secretary. Mrs. Leslie Lake of Ethel then led the audience in a most enjoyable sing-song, Mrs. F. C, Demerling, district presi- dent, in her address urged the ladies to face the task of "winning the peace" as they had so gallantly done in back- ing the attack. Exercise your fran- chise and support the political party best suited to your ideas •and help to make youth good citizens. Mrs. Jas. Bremner of Ethel, then gave the report on Agriculture and. Canadian Industries saying she had re- ceived better reports this year than ever before showing increased interest in the study of our basic industries. She also had on hand in the Loan Library a number of valuable papers prepared by time different branches and which would be loaned to any branch which would like them. Mrs. Jas. Armstrong of Brussels, in giving her report on "Citizenship" (Continued on page three) Do Your Feet Trouble You? Dr. School's representative will be at Dunlop's Shoe Store all day Tues- day, June 20th, Call and get his ad- vise regarding your foot troubles. Of Interest To Farm People In the Institute Hall, Whitechurch, on Friday evening, June 16, Dr. A. R. Campbell, V,S., of Hensall, will give a talk on bangs disease. This meeting is sponsored by the East Wawanosh Unit of the Federation of Agricul- ture and all farmers are invited. A social time will be held following the meeting. NOTICE TO WATER CONSUMERS The hours for lawn, garden and street watering are front 6 a.m. to 8 a,m, and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Water for these services must not be ...- used at any other time. This by-law„, will be strictly enforced. Wingham Utilities Corn. ELF. TO ORGANIZE LADIES' AUXILIARY Wingham Club Will Not Meet Again. Until September At its June meeting the Wingham C.C.F. Club decided that a Ladies' Auxiliary should be formed when it resumes its activities in September. The members agreed that the co- operation of the Ladies is necessary in organizing social events. In closing the meeting, Mr. Harvey. Niergarth, the president, said, "Now that ,,the invasion has Started, serious times are immediately ahead, We should neglect no opportunity to sup- port the Canadian fighting men who have gone over there to do their great part, Now that we think of them and pray for them as never before, it is to be hoped that we will be big enough to continue thinking of them after the war and to give theni the rewards to which they are more than entitled. We of this C.C.V. Club are of the belief that C.C.F. polity is to look after each and every one of those men. If they are our best men to-day, surely they will be the same best men to-ittorrOVV. When they come home, may they find that we too have tried to make Canada a place of peace and security," a With Which Is. Amalgamated The G orrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. 4.4....mummoriminimminimomosomoma WINGHAIVI, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 15th, 1944 SubszriptiQ4s $2.00• Per Y'w' SPLENDID MEETINfi HELD .BY W. C 11. Paper On "Alcoholics Annonymous" Proved. Interesting The regular monthly meeting ,of the W.C.T.U. was held at the home of Mrs, Ruth Lewis on Friday afternoon, with, a good number in attendance Rev. Mrs. J. Lucas presided •over the meeting. The opening hyrim "Come ye that love the Lord" was sung and Mrs. Jno. Anderson opened the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Win. Fields gave the devotion- -al subject "Anxiety" and the scripture portion was "Acquaint thou thyself and be at peace". The secretaries' re- port was read and roll call was an- swered with a verse of. scripture. The treasurer's report was read by Mrs. E. Wilkinson and War Service report was read by-Mrs. G. H. Scott. Mrs. Tiffin gave a splendid paper 'entitled "Alcoholics Annonymous." This movement is eight years old and there are 250 clubs in U.S,, and Can- ada and nearly 20,000 men and women, engaged in promoting this work. They say no person is so generous as a' drunk when tight or so tight when sober. How do "alcoholics annonymous" .clubs start? By personal . contacts, 'There are no paid organizers. Quite often a commercial traveller tells .about it to a former drinking corn-' ..panion and they start a' local club. One man said "all my life I thought alcohol as my great despair. But I find it only a tiny gremlin and 'need riot be there at all. Thoughts are things." Then if you like it ask for a to- morrow just like today. It is recom- mended that every evening a brief re- view of the day 'be made and that -every morning a spiritual approach' be made to the new day. Give God ten minutes of every day an.d He will give you twenty-four hours back all dif- ferent. God is thought and action whom'we may contact by thought and action. Mrs. Lucas thanked Mrs. Tiffin for the splendid remarks. A poem read by Miss R. Lewis ,entitled: "A startled congregation", also a Temperance Leading by Miss Mary Graham en- titled "Income not only angled to liquor problem". Mrs. Gowans closed the meeting with prayer. Cigarettes Acknowledged Twelve More overseas boys have acknowledged receiving cigarettes sent by the Legion. They were:. S. Jef- fray, T. W. Platt,,Geo. W. Falconer, W. H. Brown, C. C. McKibbon, R. C. Nightingale, W. N. Fallis, F. H. Col- lar, 0. R. Barnard, A. D. McGue, Llbyd G. Henderson,, K. Jackson. • BINGO! BINGO! SATURDAY NIGHT The Legion every Saturday night will hold a Bingo in the Council Chamber, Town Hall. The proceeds are for Overseas Smokes and Post-' War work. Good prizes. •By your presence you will aid this important phase of Legion work. LIBERAL MEETING WAS HELD HERE Huron-Bruce Liberal Association Appointed Convention Delegates The annual meeting of the Huron- Bruce Liberal Association was held in the towri hall here on :Wednesday last week. ,Mr. Murdo Mathiesein of Ash- field was in charge of the meeting, The meeting was addressed by Mr. R. A. Farrow of WindSor, president of the Western Ontario Liberal Associ- ation and Mr. Hugh Hill of Colborne, candidate in the provincial election of last year. It was decided to thoroughly organ- ize the riding by bringing the chair- man of the municipalities up-to-date and appointing officers. This will be done in the near future. Delegates to the Annual Liberal Convention which will be held in To- ronto, June 26th, were appointed as follows: Murdo Mathieson 'bf Ash- fetid; C. MacLean of 'Bingham; Alex Alexander' of Grey; Writ J. Mc- Kay of Moron' TownShip; J. A. John- ston of IVIildntay: r. R, Mel lab 'of tutknow, Alternates' Wilford And- erson of Lueittiow; Gordon Elliott of Blyth; Robert tlefinett of Grey Town- Angus McIntosh of Cultesst Dr. Weller of MildtnaY. ALL BLOOD CLINICS CLOSED DURING. JULY Objective For Next Clinic Here, Angust 2, Is 200 Donors Under the Canadian Red Cross, the Blood Donor work was started about 3 2/e years ago, the quota then being 1200 doriors per week for 'Ontario. The quota now. is 12,000 donors per week, and • will shortly be increased, owing to the great need for 'extra blood. As a result, the Connaught Laboratories in Toronto, where 'the blood'is processed, have found it nec- essary to, extend their capacity, equip- ment and staff. This is being done during the month of July, therefore, there will be no blood clinics in July. The net clinic in Wingham will be on Wednesday, August 2, and it is hoped that our objective of 200 don- ors will be more than met. RECRUITS WANTED FOR RESERVE UNITS 21st Field Regiment R.C.A., Will Camp at Petawawa, July 16 - 30 An interesting and instructive sylla- bus of training for the summer, has been arranged for the 21st Field Regi- ment R.C.A. (Reserve) which com- prises the 98th Battery, Kincardine; 99th Battery, WinghaM, and the 100th Battery, Listowel. Recruits are need- ed in each one of these units to bring them up to strength. If you are not eligible for call-up in the active army enlist now in the Reserve. For the seventeen-year-olds it is especially important that they sign up now, and have some practical experience before they receive their call for the active army. Battery parades are held only one evening each week with two weeks training at Petawawa from July 16th to 30th affording an opportunity to spend. Your vacation with pay, Enlist iti your local IF3ttery 'NOV What's holding you back! ELECTED D. D. G. M. AT OWEN SOUND At the Annual Meeting of District No. 8, Order of the `Eastern Star, held ha Owen Sound on Wednesday, June 7th, Mrs. Christine Currie was elected District Deputy 'Grand Matron for the coming year. Attending `Convention • Rev. John Lucas is in Toronto this week attending the annual convention of the Baptist Church. County Council This Week Huron County Council is in session this week. A report of these meetings will be published next week. Patriotic Dance • Come and bring a friend to Holme's School on Monday, June 19th. Music by Tiffin's orchestia. Lunch served. Admission 25c. Underwent Operation In London Mr. George Carter underwent an operation in London on Saturday. On behalf of his friends and business as- sociates we wish him a speedy re- covery. Attended Course At Guelph Mr. A, R, DuVall attended the Fur Farmers' short course at the Veterin- ary College, Guelph, last week. There was a very fine showing of mutation mink including silver blues, silver sable, castor radium. At recent fur sales the top price of $265 was paid for a silver blue pelt and the average price for these skins was $147. Enlisted As Nursing Sister '-.Miss Alberta MacLean of Montreal, daughter of Mr, and Mrs..Fred Mac- Lean of town, has enlisted as a nurs- ing sister in the. R.C,V.N.8, Miss MacLean returned to' Montreal last week after a visit at her home here and from there will report to Halifax to take up her duties at the H,M.C.S. Statlacona.. Federation Sponsors Meeting and Dance East Wawatiosh Unit of the Feder- ation of Agriculture is holding a meet- ing in the Institute Hall, Whitechurch, on Friday evening this weep, June i6. Dr, A. It.. Campbell of Hasa% will give an address' on bangs disease. There is no charge for th6 meeting or the dente which will follow, The In- stitute will furnish lutteh to raise funds for their important Work. DEANERY OF HURON MET HERE FRIDAY Mrs. (Rev.) E. O. Gallagher Was Elected President Of The Women's Associatio4 Upwards of 126 delegates attended the spring confeFence of the Deanery o f Huron here, on Friday.' Rural Dean Rev. E. O. Gallagher presided and celebrated holy communion, assist- ed by Rev. W. H. Dunbar, Goderich, Rev, G. K. Lobes, Gorrie, and Rev. R. M. P. I3ulteel, of Clinton, Conferences were held by the Wo- men's Association, Mrs. E. 0. Gal- lagher presiding. Splendid report's were received showing an increase in membership and financial obligations. Mrs. L. C. Smith, convener of deanery organization described the growth of tile deanery W.A. Mrs. L. Jacklin, of Dundalk, gave an interesting ad- dress on the Soldiers' Settlement Mis- sion in Northern Saskatchewan, Elect Officers The following officers were elected for the Women's Association: Hon- orary president, Mrs. J. 'Graham, Bay- field; president, Mrs, E. 0. Gallagher, Wingham; 1st vice-president, Mrs. H. M. Monteith, Clinton; 2nd vice-presi- dent, Mrs. H. Holmes, Gorrie; secre- tary-treasurer; Mrs. C. Staniforth, Goderich; secretary Little Helpers, Mrs. George Walker, Clinton; secre- tary Junior Iff.A„ Mrs. H. Palmer, Goderich; Secretary Girls' W.A., Mrs. R. P..Hurford, Seaforth; Dorcas sec- retary, Mrs, Wm. Connell, Wingham. Rural Dean Rev. E. 0. Gallagher presided at the laymen's conference and described relations 'of the church and labor with respect to rural com- munities, Resolutions were sponsored by H. G. Meir, of Seaforth; and C. A. Roberts, Wingham, urging the stipend of rural clergy should be increased substantially to enable them to do their work efficiently and, that the survey of the laymen's council be extended to rura!t areas. Further resolutions dealt with the matter of a diocesan publication to reach every member of the church and that the annual synod be held at a time when rural members could at- tend. Canon Townsend, diocesan commissioner of London, addressed the chapter and laity with respect to deanery response to budget •appeals and made suggestions to make possible a one hundred per cent budget by the parish in 1944. Payments to date al- ready exceeded those of 1943 by $40,- 000. Archdeacon Doherty, of London, introduced Vett. Archdeacon Andrew, of Honan, China. Other speakers were Rev. J. Graham, Bayfield; repre- senting the Board of Religious Edu- cation and Rev. P. H, Streeter, of Blyth, director of Sunday School ex- aminations. Foot Troubles? If so, visit Dunlop's Shoe Store, Tuesday, June 20th and have an inter- view with Dr. School's representative from Toronto, Going Out of Business Mr, George Williams, due to ill health, will close his Jewelery Store the end of this month, On' Friday, a fourteen-day sale will commence to dispose of his fine stock of jewelery, china, silverware and many other gift lines, SEVEN JOINED THE LEGION AUXILIARY Plan Social Evening For Members At the last meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham Legion seven new members were initiated and wel- coined into the association. A letter from the British Mine- sweepers Association congratplated the Auxiliary on having sent in more money for the purchase of turtle-neck sweaters than ony other auxiliary in the province. During the past month boxes of chocolates had been sent to the boys overseas and a very successful sale and tea held in the armouries, A social evening for all the mem- bers was planned for the evening of June 15th. Two warm quilts were given, one made by Mrs. Howard front blocks brought in by the member's at previous meetings and the Other from a,group of ladies on the• 1st line of Morris. These will be sent in to the Mine- sweepers Association where they are urgently needed. I LARGE CONGREGATION AT FLOWER SERVICE Miss Caroline Wellwood, Retired Mis- sionary, Was The Quest Speaker It is estimated that over one thous- and were present Sunday morning for the Wingham United Church Sunday School Anniversary .and Flower Sun- day, These annual services are always very impressive as was the case again this year. The theme for the day was "Watch and. Pray" and the floral and other arrangements carried out this idea.. Above the organ lift were the words of the theme in a beautiful floral de- sign. At the front of the church was an African kraal,' A pagoda, and a wayside shrine in a floral setting with an evergreen background. Miss Well- wood explained these during her ad- dress. Mr. Frank Howson, superintendent, was in charge of the service and the choir was composed of boys and girls of the Sunday'School. The service opened with prayer by Bob Bushfield and the hymn "All the Happy Chi.dlren" was sung. The scripture reading Luke 11;1-13 was given by Bill Johnston. Rev, A. K. Edmison of Walkerton offered prayer, The Books of the Bible were sung by Donna Gerry and Audrey Wilson. "The Heart-Garden" was sung by Joan Bushfield, Marjorie Copeland, Joan Hiseler and Judy Deyell. "Saviour like a Shepherd Lead Us" was sung and 'the song "Whisper a Prayer" was rendered by the beginners and ,primary classes. The service closed with hymn "Take Time to be Holy" and the Benediction and the choir singing "Bless Us As We Go", Anthems by the' choir were "June Praises" and "Sweet Hour of Prayer." Miss Wellwood in her discourse on the subject "Watch and Pray" told how' they pray in other lands. No nation does not pray but how, they pray is the question. In India they have all sorts of idols, some very small and some that are very large, house idols, door idols, kitchen idols. The temples there are very ornate and grand. ‘1" She told of the African Kraal where the people of Africa pray. They pray mostly to'the spirits. Theirs is a re- ligion of witchcraft. They do not know our God. In China they have many wayside shrines and passers-by bow to the, idols in these shrines and burn paper or incense to appease these idols. Some travel on foot as far as 1000 miles to pray to a god made of mud and straw or of stone. She told of the people of Tibet, a country on the top of the world. There are very few chirstians there and they will not allow missionaries in that land. The people there pray all the time but not to our God, Their temples are flat on top and the people go up there to pray. They use prayer stones and prayer wheels. The wheelS' are from very small ones to very large ones. They put their prayers on paper inside these wheels and keep turning them. One son in a family becomes a priest of lama, She told of one place where they used to sacri- fice little girls but now they use the blood from! children and rub it onto the idol at the entrance to the temple. • Jesus Christ said "Watch and Pray that we enter not into temptation." If we are to live the life that Jesus wants us to, a good life, we must pray she said. Rev. A. K. Edmison of Walkerton preached at the evening service, IMPORTANT MEETINGS FOR EAST WAWANOSH Township School Area Plan Will Be Explained In, order that the citizens of East Wawanosh may become familiar with the Sehool Area Plan meetings have been arranged at various points throughout the township as follows: Currie's School—Thursday, June.15, Westfield School—Monday, June 19. Belgrave, Foresters' Hall—June 2t, All meetings are being held in the evening and will start at 8,30 pat. Inspector Kinkead for North Huron will be present and address the meet- ings, The School Area plan was this month adopted by the Townships of Turtiberry and Howick, One other municipality in Huron has had this system for some time, Tockerstnith, THIRD BAND CONCERT ON SUNDAY EVENING Sunday Evening Concerts Are Well Attended On Sunday evening last the Wing- hath Citizens' Band gave the second concert of the season' and as in the case of the opening concert it was well attended. A. good program is plan- ned for Sunday evening next as fol- lows; Hymn—Abide With Me; 0 Canada; Minstrels on Parade, ICIeffman; •Over- ture—King Rose, Bernard; The Dream Train, fox trot, Scott; National Airs of the Allies, Watson; March—Off to Camp, Beyer; Serenade Summer Evening, Sutton; Scotch Selection— Land of the Heather, Teal; Colour Guard March, Schuman; March—Old Soldiers Never Die; God Save the King. KENNEDY FAMILY HELD RE-UNION First Of Family Came To Canada 110 Years Ago The Kennedy family re-union was held at Goderich on Thursday, June 8th, with about sixty present from Kincardine, Guelph, Lucknow, White- church, Wingham, Victoria, Sault Ste, Marie. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Ken- nedy of town attended, It is interesting to note that the first of the Kennedy's to come to Canada was the great grandfather of Duncan Kennedy of town. He was , at that time 100 years of age and lived to be 107. They settled at Puslinch in 1834, Later a branch of the family came to West Wawanosh. The re-union was held at Harbour Park and commenced with the noon meal.. During the afternoon games, races, etc., were carried on: The wind- up for this annual event was the picnic supper. 3rd TOXOID CLINIC THURS. THIS WEEK Children who have been receiving Toxoid treatment will be given their 3rd injection, on Thursday afternoon this week at the Town Hall. Will parents please have their children at the hall promptly at 2 p,m. This will be the final clinic for the present, Preached At Walkerton Rev. W. A. Beecroft preached an- niversary services at Walkerton Unit- ed Church on Sunday. Underwent Operation Miss Florence Angus underwent an operation in Wingham General Hos- pital on Monday. It is hoped that she has a speedy recovery. Euchre And Dance Forester's Hall, Belgrave, on Tues- day, Jun e 20th. Cards at 9 p.m. sharp, followed• by dancing to music of CKNX Ranch Boys. Proceeds for Milk for Britain Fund. Sponsored by 9th Line War Workers, Has Ripe Tomatoes \By an accident Mrs. John VanCamp of Belgrave, is enjoying ripe tomatoes at this early part of the season. She has a tomato plant growing in a pot along side of a plant. How the to- mato seed got .into 'the pot IS a mys- tery. When it sprouted it was decided to let it be and await developments. The result is ripe tomatoes in early June. Accident Victims Improving We are pleased to report that Mr. and Mrs. W. J, Clark who were in- jured in a motor accident a week ago Sunday are much improved. They were taken to Palmerston hospital after the accident. Mr. Clerk was able to leave the hospital a few days later. Mrs, Clark who was more seriously injured will be confined to hospital for another two weeks it is expected. First Visit Honme in 36 Years Mr, David Kennedy of ...Victoria, 11,C., is visiting with his mother, Mrs. David Kennedy, of Whitechurch, It is 36 years since he went West and this is his first visit home. He was one of those on the West Coast that 'built cargo vessels for war purposes. Prior to that he was constructing large docks.. Recently lie purchased a green house which will not be such a stretnt, onS occupation. Recently he invented a large saw' gadget for splitting logs which is run by his son, It Is repOrteit that it works with marked success, LOCAL AND PERSONAL Capt. W. L, Kress of London, was borne for the week-end. Miss Anne Shiell is spending a few days in London this week, L/C John Cruickshank of London, spent the,week-end 'at his home here. Mrs. Edwin Chandler spent the past week with Mr. Chandler and the Jen- kins family. Mrs. W. H. Waram of Grimsby Beach, was the guest of Mrs. E. A. VanStone last week: LAC, Donald Adams of St. Thom- as, spent the week-end with his moth- er, Mrs. C. Adams. Major R. J. Elliott of Ottawa, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Shiell. Cpl, J. M. McLaughlin, R. C. A. F,,, Rockcliffe, spent the week-end at his flame near Winghajn. , Cpl. Phippen of London, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cenclair Phippen, FO. Elgin Coutts of Uplands, is spending a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R, A. Coutts. LAC. Douglas Waram of Sydney, N.S., has been spending a furlough with friends in this community. Tpe Jack Pym of Newmarket, spent the Week-end at. the home of his parents, Mr. and Mts. V. Pym. Lieut. Stewart Russell of damp Borden, is spending a furlough with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. A, Rus- sell. Doug Stoneman, Blake McAdams, and Bill Burgrnan of the Dental Col- lege, Toronto, spent the week-end with the latter's parents; Mr, and Mrs. W. F. Burgnian. Miss Lois Bateson had as her guest for the week-eneMiss Irma Shackles ton, of London, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, S. Bateson. Mr. and Mrs. 3, H. Crawford and Mrs. 3, Crawford of Brampton, also Mr. and Mrs, Morley Bedford, of To- ronto, were In Detroit over the week- end, Mr, arid Mrs, W. W. Armstrong at- tended the closing exercises at Albert College, Belleville, last week, 'While in Belleville they were guests of Mr. rind Mrs. A, M. Bishop. ' Mrs. Wm, Lyon and her slater, ;Miss Ririt of Londesboto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mts.' Robert S. Hamilton and attended the service in the United. Church Sunday :morning: * angle ~Copies Five Cents ATI in .31.11,er