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WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY,, JULY 27th, 1944
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Bowled At Seaforth
On Monday night two rinks of mix-
ed trebles attended the tournament in
Seaforth. They were H. L. Sherbon-
dy, Mrs. Art. Wilson, Art Wilson,
skip; Bert Porter, Mrs. A. R. DuVal,
Wally Miller, skip. The latter rink
won 3rd. prize with 3 wins and a plus
of 21,
High Schools To Open, Sept 5th.
Ontario High Schools will open on
Sept. 5th., it was stated by the Ont-
ario Department of Education, but any
secondary school board may postpone
the opening date up to a month later if
the number of pupils engaged in spec-
ial work makes this necessary. This
work includes harvesting, preserving,
P rocessing and .eannitig and boards
Must notify the department of arty tx-
tension.
Boys with a yen for baked apples
were the cause of a grass fire south
of Mrs, Lennox's residence on Cath-
erine Street, Wednesday afternoon.
The lads were playing about the old
appl e trees on the property and were
in the act of baking some apples in a
Pail when the fire spread to the grass.
The fire brigade were called and they
quickly had the fire under control us-
ing the small hose off the booster
tank,
Boys Baking Apples Were Cause Of
The Blaze
GRASS FIRE WAS
, SOON 'EXTINGUISHER
C116h SALE WAS AN
OUTSTANDING EVENT
Largest Sale Of Its Kind Ever Held
'In Western Ontario
One could not imagine the large
'number of articles that were put on
sale here Friday and 'Saturday in the
arena unless one were present. One
could not imagine that all that was on
display in the arena had been the con-
tents of one home but it was. It all
came from the home of the late Mary
Adeline Clegg and it took three men
and a truck three days to transfer it
from the house to the arena, It would
be impossible to name the articles as
they numbered into the thousands.
For those who did not see the dis-
play we will give a short description.
As one entered the arena on the west
side the tables of china, glass and nic-
macs were arranged down to the play-
ers box. It took all' Friday evening
to sell these articles. On the right 'as
one entered the arena (west side) were
tables across the floor piled high with
.cushions, household linens, bolts of
cloth, bolts of lace, umbrellas, clothes
and hundreds of other things. All
Friday afternoon was taken, up selling
these articles.
There was a very large assortment
.of furniture, everything from a grand-
father's clock to a cheap cupboard'. To
list these would be too great a task
but the furniture and rugs were in
three rows about the length of the
arena as well as the balance of the
west sile not used for small articles
and also across the end of the building,
To give some idea of the amount of
furniture there were 17 bureaus or
chests of drawers, 14 china cabinets,
2 sile boards, 72 ,chairs,"1.4 clocks, 3
sofas, a settee, chesterfield suite, num-
erous beds', lamps, wardrobes and very
many other articles,
The auctioneer in charge, Glenn
Clarke of Toronto, in an interview
with th e Advance-Times said that it
was the second largest sale of .its
:kind, he has aver conducted and he
knew of no others to compare with it.
The house was not sold although a
bid of $3000 was received this appar-
ently was below the reserved bid. The
car which was built here, it is said by
Bill L epard in ,1911, was sold to
Hughie Bell and believe it or not he
had it running Saturday night. He
took a trip up main street in it.
All Friday afternoon and evening
Saturday afternoon and evening
crowds were present and bidding in
many cases was spirited. It is re-
ported that the sale realized almost
V3000. Many buyers were present from
Toronto, London, St. Thomas and oth-
er points.
NOTICE
Those who own or operate bicycles
are notified that it is against the law
to ride on the sidewalk or have a pas-
senger on the handle bars. Take not-
ice also that rules and by-laws con-
cerning highway traffic also apply to
those operating bicycles.
Named D. D. G. M.
At the 89th meeting of the Grand
• Lodge of Masons of Canada held last
week in Toronto, David L. Chapman,
of Listowel, Was named District De-
puty Grand Master for North Htiron,
Received Cap At Stratford General
Mr, and Mrs. Dave Hutcheson, at-
tended the capping service at the
Stratford General Hospital on Satur-
day afternoon, when their daughter,
Grace received her cap as a nurse-in-
training.
Huron-Perth Tories Convene Friday
The Huron-Perth Progressive Con-
servative Convention and annual meet-
ing will be held in the Town Hall,
Hensall, Friday this week, July 28th.,
at 8.30 in the evening. The convention
will select a •candidate to contest the
riding at the next federal election.
Peter.McArthur of Quebec, president
of the Dominion Progressive Conserv-
ative Association and Park A. Man-
-foss of London, president of the Wes-
tern Ontario Progressive Association
will be the speakers.
INSTITUE PICNIC
FRIDAY APTERNOON
The annual 'picnic of the Wingham
Branch of the Women's Institute will
be held ltt the town park on Friday af-
ternoon. A program of races is being
arranged for the Children and, a picnic
sttliper Will be held. All bring picnic
baskets.
HOSPITAL BY-LAW
VOTE DATE IS SET
Vote Will Take Place. On Monday,
August 21st.
At a special meeting of Wingliam
Town Council on Tuesday afternoon,
the council completed arrangements
for the taking of the vote to authorize
a grant of, $15,000 to Wingham Gener-
al Hospital. The money is to be used
for the building of an addition to the
hospital.
The by-law had previously been giv-
en its first and second readings after
which it was sent to the Department
of Municipal Affairs for Ontario for
approval. This was received late last
week and the necessary papers were
prepared by Town Solicitor, J. W.
Bushfield and they were presented to
the council by Mayor Fred L. David-
son Tuesday afternoon.
Only property owners will vote on
this by-law but it is hoped that the
support of all citizens will be received
in the carrying to the successful con-
clusion the building of the addition to
the hospital.
On page four of this issue are the
legal advertisements in connection with
town grant and all ratepayers are urg-
ed to give them every consideration.
During the next few weeks the pub*
lie will be fully informed of the pro-
posed plans to increase 'the capacity
of the hospital and make room for
scientific equipment which is being
installed. There are several very im-
portant reasons for the erection of
such an addition to 'the hospital and
every effort will be made by the Hos-
pital "Board and the committees in
charge of the various activities in con-
nection with this project to place all
information before the citizens of the
community.
BLOOD DONOR CLINIC
HERE NEXT WEEK
Objective is 225 Donors. Leave Your
Name At McKibbon's
Arrangements have been made for
holding a mobile Red Cross Blood
Donor Clinic here on Wednesday
morning, August 2nd. No clinics were
held during July as headquarters were
setting up new quarters so that in-
creased donations could be processed.
As there was no clinic. here in July
the local committee have set a higher
objective. It is hoped that 225 dona-
tions will be received. If your name
is not on the Blood Donor list leave
it at McKibbon's so that you may take
part in this vital war service. Your
donation of blood may save the life
of one of our fighting men.
The Prayer Of The Blood Bank
Give us this day your pint of blood
Let us nor plead in vain,
For on some shell-torn battlefield
A soldier lies,, in pain.
Give us your blood, lest sleepless
nights
Your conscience lingers nigh,
Whispering to your small, smug heart
Why did you let him die?
Ann Grace
Bhck In England
$liss Ann Whittaker recently arriv-
ed back in England, Ann came to
Canada after the London blitz and at-
tended Alma College, St, Thomas. She
was the guest of 'Mr. and Mrs., W. H.
French at vacation times. Ann's
friends here will be happy to know of
her safe arrival.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
FOR KING HASTINGS
Service Will Be Held. In , Ebenezer
Church, Sunday Next, At 2.30
O'clock
A memorial service in honour of the
late Lieut. Donald King Hastings,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hastings,
of the 2nd. concession of Morris
Township, will be held in Ebenezer
United Church; Sunday next July
80th., at 2.80 p. m, The late Lieut.
Hastings gave Ms life in the service
of his country on July 11th, in Nor-
Mandy.
A cordial invitation to attend this
service is extended to all in this dont-
munity ,SO tbat a great tribute may be
made in memory of this fallen hero
and that the Service and prayers will
be of the greatest possilile comfort to
the bereaved parents,
FACTORIES OBSERVE
ONE WEEK HOLIDAY
System Used Here Was For Factory
To Close For A Week
The factories in Wingham in order
that their employees may enjoy
weeks holiday are using the system
of having all `their emplo;yees away at
the same time which necessitated' the
closing of the factories during that
time,
The first to do so was W. H. Gur-
ney & Son, who closed the first week
in July. Last week Fry & Blackhall
and Brown's factories took their holi-
day and this week Lloyd's Door Fac-
tory and the Western Foundry are
closed.
WILFRED L HEDLEY
KILLED IN ACTION
Sad Word Received Here On Wednes-
day, by His Mother and Sister,
Mrs. E. D. Bell
After serving -with the Highland
Light Infantry for over four years,
Sgt. Wilfred Laurier Hedley, son of
Mrs. "Mary Hedley of town, was killed
in action in France; on Saturday, July
8th. Word to this effect was received
here on Wednesday last weds by his
mother and his sister, Mrs. (Capt.)
Elmer D. Bell, whose husband is serv-
ing in France.
Wilfred (Wimp.) as he was known
to his close friends, after serving a
year with the Highland Light Infan-
try Militia went active at the age of 17,
enlisting June 5th, 1940. He proceed-
ed overseas with this unit in July 1941,
and after three years of training in
England was with the invasion forces
almost four years to the day of his en-
listment.
A native of Ayr he, was in his 22nd,
year. After attending schools in Ayr
he enlisted. A popular lad in his home
community he was' a member of the
Ayr Vies, a hockey team of note in
that district. His father, the late John
Hedley, Ayr, passed on 18 years ago.
The exploits of the Highland Infan-
try during the invasion and since that
time will make thrilling history. This
regiment has made a name that will
ever be remembered by the people of
Galt and district where it was recruit-
ed
Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Hedley have re-
sided in Wingham for the past, three
years and on behalf of this community
we extend sincere sympathy.
HARVEST STARTED
EARLY THIS YEAR
The grain 4arvest started early this
year. Wheat was cut in most sections
last week or the week prior to, that.
One thresher reports that he started
operations on Wednesday of last week
and some must have got going prior
to that as the flour mill received a load
of this year's wheat otf Wednesday
last week,. Another threshing outfit
was all ready to go on Friday but
were held up on account of moisture.
The oats, are ripening right on top
of the wheat and many have.already
cut this crop. Some was cut last week
and this week it is general. It is rather
a peculiar thing to pass through the
country at present and in various
sections see haying in progress another
wheat in the stooks or threshed out
and in other fields oats either cut or
ready to be cut.
Dance At Holmes' School
Monday, July 31st. McDowell's
Orchestra. Admission 25 cents. Good
Lunch. Come and have an enjoyable
time.
Had Eye Operation '
4/Irs. William Williamson underwent
an operation for the removal of a cata-
ract from her right eye in Kitchener-
Waterloehospital on ,Priday. We are
happy to report that the operation was
successful and that she is progressing
splendidly.
Foundation For New House Laid
Nti the near future a new house will
stand at the corner of John and Ed-
ward Streets. Mr. Jim Carr is build-
ing the house which will be a storey
and a half six roomed house with gar-
age attached, It will *be modern hi
every way. The foundation was put
in last week 'and the remainder of the
work will be proceeded with as quiek-
ly as possible,
Word was received by Mr, and Mrs.
Andy Smith, Toronto, that their son,
F10, J. Alvin Smith is missing follow-
ing air operations. Mr. Smith is a
former editor and publisher of the
Advance-Times..
** *
I AlajOr Bob Hetherington of town is
one of the battery commanders of a
central Canadian regiment which has
been in the thick of it in France. His
battery took part supporting the in-
fantry-when they captured the village
of Carpiquet which was on the Caen
ront,Word of this was reported re-
cently.
* * *
'ter, and Mrs. Broome have received
wiord from their son, Spr. W. W.
Broome, that he is in France with the
Invasion Forces. Bill is apparently
well and sends greetings to all at
home.' Mr. and Mrs. Broome have
another son, James in France and they
received two letters from him shortly
prior to us going to press.
* a * *
Mrs. Lavina Mole of Ingersoll, the
former Lavina Thomas of Bluevale,
has received word that her husband,
Sgmn. Geo. H. Mole, had been killed
in action, July 15th. There were no
particulars in the message but it is
believed he was with the forces in Italy
* * a *
Coxswain Irving Boyle, U. S. N. R.,
is-spending a furlough with his par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. George Boyle, Ir-
ving has just returned from Scotland
and was overseas when the invasion
took place. Being in the U. S. Navy
he has travelled about a great deal and
has visited many of the war torn coun-
tries. It is a year since he was home.
* * * *
Cpl. George T. Currie who has been
stationed at No. 6, I. T. S., for the past
two years has been. transferred to No.
2, H. C. S., at Hamilton.
NOTICE
To Hydro Consumers In The Town
Of Wingham
The Hydro power will. be off Sun-
day, July 30th., from 2 p. in. to 5 p. m.
due to substation repairs.
Fractured Hip
ors. Rober,t • James, who resides
near Belgrave fell ' down the cellar
stairs on Tuesday and fractured her
right hip.
Purchased Brussels Butcher Business
A\--Mr, William Tucker, until recently
a resident of town, fhas purchased the
MacDonald butcher business at Brus-
sels. Mr. Tucker has been operating
this business for Mr. Harvey McCal-
lum of Blyth.
Christmas Seal Committee
Mr. J. H. Crawford has accepted the
chairmanship of a local Christmas
Seal Committee in the interest of
Queen Alexandria Sanadoriutn's fight
against tuberculosis, Other members
of the committee are Mr. W. H.
French and Mr. E. S. Copeland.
Mixed Doubles At Walkerton
Wingliam was represented in the
mixed doubles tournament at Walker-
ton last week by six pairs, Mrs. W.
W. Currie and C. H. MeAvoy, Mr. and
Mrs. Bert Porter, Mr. and Mrs. A, R.
DuVal, Mr. and Mrs, Art. Wilson, Mr.
and Mrs. Omar Haselgrove, Mr. and
Mrs. Donald Rae, The last named
were, the only pair to get in the money.
BAND CONCERT
PROGRAM
The Band concert on Sunday even-
ing was attended by a very large num-
ber and the band despite, its small
numbers presented a splendid program
The program for next Sunday evening
will be as follows: Abide With Me;
Maple Leaf Forever; March, Off to
Camp, Beyer; melody overture, May
Flower, Laurens; solo and trio for cor-
net and baritone, I'll Take You Home
Again Nathieen, Patti Stader; Hymns,
My Jesus I Love Thee; What A
Friend We Have In Jesus; Bringing
In the Sheaves; Bonnie Dundee; The
Kelt Row and Wait for the Wagon,
Skatter; overture, Extempore, Hayes;
melody march, Dixie Doodle Dandy,
Rosenkratis•
'
march, Red, White and
1-31ile; God Save The Xing.
THE STORY 'OF ALBINO
'MOUND "IN .& SKUNKS
Ground hog was Captured Put Made
Its Escape Only To Be Recaptured
Did you ever see a white ground
hog? The Howick Lions are intending
to exhibit one at their Frolic, August
11th„ but thereby hangs a tale. Mr.
Gordon Gibson, a Howick Lion, while
constructing a bridge near Mount For-
est, caught or came into the possession
of a white ground hog. At once it flash-
ed through his mind that this would
make a splendid exhibit for the frolic,
He boxed it up and took it to Wrox-
eter, As h e was going away for the
week-end he gave it into the care of
Ken Edgar, who put it in his garage.
The next morning Ken proceeded to
look after the white curiosity but sad
to relate the rodent had departed. It
had chewed a hole in the bottom of
the .box and, like the Arabs, had sil-
ently stolen away.
But now Ken is all smiles again, as
the ground hog is again in captivity
and the folks of this district will have
the opportunity of viewing this rare
animal at the froliC' as planned.
During its freedom the ground hog
was seen a couple of times and on
Monday was located and captured un-
der Tom Heinphill's pigeon loft,
White Skunks
It is not very often, in fact, very sel-
dom, that one gets the report of two
albino animals in one week. But this
is that week. Lower Wingham has a
family of white skunks, Several have
seen these odd creatures and accord-
ing to our information they are a
rarity. They make their home under
the barn at Joe. Bailey's. So far we
have not heard of anyone making a
try at capturing them.,
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S
LEAGUE MEETING
Presentation To Mrs. Jack Kelly
The July meeting of the Catholic
Women's League was held at the
home of Mrs. Jack Ernest. The min-
utes of the last meeting were read and
adopted. Sewing for the local Red
Cross was distributed among those
present to be returned at the next
meeting. A discussion was under way
and plans are being mad e to hold a
supper and party next month.
A social half hour was spent when
Mrs. Jack Kelly, vice-president of the
C. W. L., who is leaving the parish for
the West, was presented with a token
of remembrance from the ladies. Mrs.
J. Moir read a short address and Mrs.
Kelly responded thanking the ladies
and expressing her regret in leaving.
The next meeting is to be held at
Mrs. A. Anstett's home in August,
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.
Won 2nd. Prize At Mount Forest
A Wingham trio won 2nd. prize at
a Mount Forest Bowling Tournament,
on Wednesday last week. They were
C. H, McAvoy, Ed. Nash, Donald Rae,
skip, They had a score of 4 wins and
a plus 'of 14.
POLICE MAGISTRACY
1N HURON RESTORED
No Announcement As To Who Will
Be Appointed
Dr. Hobbs Taylor, M. L. A., for
Huron, announced creation of the posi-
ition of police magistrate for the coun-
ty of Huron, a duty that for the past
15 years has been performed by magi-
strates from near-by counties,
He also indicated 'the likelihood of a
juvenile court set up in Huron. No
indication was given as to the possible
appointee.
The last magistrate in Huron was
Magistrate Reid, who retired 18 years
ago and died 10 years ago. During
the interval, Magistrates, Makins of
Stratford; Walker of Walkerton; and
Ian IVIcRat and C. W. Hawkshaw of
Middlesex, performed the duties of
radi is all magistrate's court cases.
OVERWS LETTERS
:FROM "LOW BOYS
A Few More Interesting Letters Prey:
the Lads Who Are Fighting For
A Better World
The first letter is from Aylmer Ait-
chison, son of Mr, and Mrs. Horace
Aitchison, They have another son In
the army, Douglas. Aylmer's letters
are from Normandy. When they last
Beard from Douglas he was in Eng-
land. Alymer is with the Signals and
has been overseas for three years,
Someplace in Normandy
July 4th, 1044
Dear Mom and Dad:
Well it is quite a change to be
putting Normandy up there instead of
England after such a long stay there.
We all used to think it rained a lot
in England but its dry over there com-
pared to here, It never seems to stop
at all. I can well believe the story of
the old soldiers about the mud in
France in the last war. I heard to-day
that the reason for so much rain was
from artillery fire, concussion in the
air, Didn't know if there is anything
to it or not. However I am very glad
to be here. Have been..here awhile
now but this is the' first chance I've
had to write. We really have been
busy as you can imagine.
It was great to get such a batch of
mail, and it is even more appreciated
than ever now. The grub is not bad
and there is lots of it but it gets mon-
otonous. That is where the parcels fit
in so well.
It is just impossible for you to im-
agine the magnitude of this operatiOn
unless you can see the preparation and
planning behind it, the huge convoys
of men and material and the air force,
We had it a bit rough on the water but
when the Royal Navy is taking a
convoy it gets through. I have great
respect and admiration for the boys
of the navy. The organization in every
respect is just perfect.
As you will be hearing on the radio,
to-night about the Canadian advance
to-day, you will see. that the infantry
and tanks are doing very well. I fig-
ured this division (3rd.) would put up
as good a shOw as any of them and
they sure are.
One of the cab drivers of the engin-
eers who I know very well is up for
the Military Medal. John DeVal is
his name in case you ever see anything
about his bravery and devotion to duty
on D-Day. He never got a scratch
either.
Have not seen much of this country
except driving We truck in convoy.
There are the same dirty looking little
towns. However its nice to be able
to drive on the right hand side of the
road like in a civilized country again.
The fellow I am with is a French
Canadian and can speak to these peck?,
pie with no trouble at all. To-day an
old man brought him some nice let-
tuce, green onions, and also a nice box
of fresh strawberries, We had a can.
of condensed milk and some sugar so
had a real treat, •Can't remember hav-
ing strawberries since I left Canada.
Man were they nice, We can't get any
now, but when we could there were:,
eggs, fresh milk, cheese and so on
that we could buy. The money is very
easy to understand too, 200 Francs for
$4.47. It's all paper money we get
but there are coins as well. The 6
franc note equals about 10 or 12
cents and are about 2 by 21/2 inches.
Like coupons Thompson's store used
to get out.
(The following Aylmer wrote on.
July 10th.) It is not too often that I
have a chance to write in the afternoon
for there always seems to be some-
thing else to do. However the work is
all done for the present and a cold rain
is falling, so I will at least make a start
oil this. Should sleep as T was up at
4.30 a. in.
Had quite a time yesterday. 'We had
to move, forward of course, and my re-
putation as a fair driver, so I was
told to take over one of those armour-
ed half track vehicles. They are very
long and a bit hard to handle when not
used to it. However there was a trailer
on it as well, Had quite a time for
we started out from one camp on Mit
own for another camp without a map.
Had quite a time of it as I had to turn
him around a couple of times and these
roads are terribly narrow, twisty
bumpy, hilly and everything else all
in one. However I got it through al-
right but worked Myself into a head-
ache as well as a sweat. A real day's
work it was.
The damage in most parts seems to
be bad for the fighting is heavy and,
(continued on page six)
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KING HASTINGS WAS
KILLED IN ACTION
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hastings Receiv-
ed Word On Thursday Of the
Death Of Their Son
The sympathy of this community
goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Has-
tings, second concession of Morris
Township, who received word Thurs-
day evening that their youngest son„
Lieut. Donald King Hastings, had
been killed in action, July 11th. He
was with the British Forces in France.
King was born on the second of
Morris, July 26th., 1919. After attend-
ing S. S. 'No. 7, Morris, he entered
Wingham High School from which he
graduated in 1937, He then entered
the service of the Royal Bank at New
Liskeard and was later promoted as
accountant of the Smooth Rock Falls
branch. While in this position he en-
listed in March, 1940, and was stat-
ioned in the pay office at North Bay.
By his splendid work in this office he
was made a Staff •Sergt. Major. He
then took an officer's course at Gor-
don Head, B. C., and received a com-
mission, Second • Lieutenant. After
further training at ,Camp Borden he
was promoted to the rank of First
Lieutenant' in June, 1943.
When the call came for Canadian
officers' to serve with the British
Forces he volunteered for this duty
and proceeded overseas in April of this
year and on arrival was attached for
duty with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his
parents and two brothers, Paul of Hes-
peler and Bert at home. Mr. T. K.
Powell of Wingham, was a great uncle.
HURON CHANGES
POLICE SYSTEM
Have Done Away With Traffic Of-
ficers And Will Place New,, Con-
stable at Blyth
The police committee of Huron
County met and passed the following
motion: That the position of traffic
officer be abolished and that Norman
Lever, who has held the position since
1921, be given one month's pay in lieu
of the notice, the abolition to take
place immediately and the county clerk
be authorized to ask for applications
for a fourth county constable to be
stationed at Blyth, each county con-
stable to look after the traffic in his
own area,"
The motion was carried unanimons-
ly hy the committee, composed of
Reeve Harold Moffatt of Turnberry,
chairman; George Armstrong, of Hay,
W. j. Baker of fGoderich, and Warden
Fred Watson of Stanley.
The three county constables in Hur-
on are John Ferguson of Exeter, Elm-
er Snell of Seaforth and Charles Sal-
ter of Wingham.