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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-08-24, Page 1`Come, fathers, mothers, sweethearts, wives; -Come, veterans cast aside; Come, friends, and kindly neighbors, too, z And eager youth untried. 'Come, you who give yourselves be-. cause You have not gifts of gold;• 'Come, you whose wealth without yourselves Seems empty, poor and cold. These drops from you, whose sons are still, Are Freedom's dearest gains. And blood, of childless women now Can flow in heroes' veins. Their arms receive the precious gift Which surges from your own: They fight with deeper faith who know They do not fight alone. —Russel Pettis Askue in the Mamar-, oneck (N. Y,) Daily Times. LAST BAND CONCERT FOR THIS SEASON Nagle Copies Five Cents With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Watt, and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 24th, 1944 11114141111W440.1144144414/4414114141411141141411411144 411 1M1••••••4141•••••••n •••111i1•11414111101•4141MMINIFIM IIIIMP411111111 1111111111111111141111411144,1111441114111141444111111111111441114Mt Sulneriptions $2.00 Per You CLARENCE OHM WAS PTE. JAMES R. OWENS REPORTED WOUNDED BACK FROM OVERSEAS ,..41:41t• • CALL GOES OUT FOR MORE BLOOD DONORS -Next Clinic Will Be Held Here. On Wednesday, September 6th 'In our last issue we stated that the next Blood Donor ;Clinic vvOuld be .held here on September 5th. This was in error as the clinic will be held onn. Wednesday morning, September 6th. Please note .,the correct 'date Septem- ter 6th. The committee has requested that "we stress the need of more registra- tions for this service. With great bat- tles raging in France and Italy and with the war in the air stepped up to an unprecedented scale, there is an ever-increasing call for more •blood plasma. If you have not as yet taken part, leave your name at McKibbon's or the Red Cross rooms. * * * Come, bare your arms to gentle wounds, 'That grievous hurts may heal; In safe instalmdnts give your lives, To pay the debt you feel. LITTLE FLUORINE IN WATER HERE RATEPAYERS ENDORSED THE HOSPITAL BYLAW 4,444.44-4 500 Votes In Favour Of The I3yeLaw While Only 31 Votes Against The property owners of Winghnni voted overwhelmingly in favour of making a grant of $15,000 toward the addition to Wingham General Hos- pital, The Vote was 500 for to 31 against. The vote by wards: Ward Yes No. 96 6 3 ....... 112 9 4 146 10 5 58 3 Total . .... ... . ... 500 31 To carry out the present plans there is still required about $20,000 and the Board of Directors with the assistance of a group of citizens, out- side the board membership, will at once institute a drive to • raise this money, Mr, Frank Howson is the chairman of this committee and he has been planning this campaign for the past few weeks, and with the passing of the by-law this committee is now ready, to swing into action. An op- portunity. Will also be given former residents of this community to sub- scribe to this fund and the commit- tee in charge of this activity, under the chairmanship of Mr. ,H. C. Mac- Lean, also have their plans well under EAST OF THE UNION SERVICES SUNDAY Services Sunday Next Will Be -Held In St Pawls On Sunday next the final in the summer time series of Union,services will be in St. Paul's Church with the rector, Rev. E. 0. Gallagher, preach- ing and conducting the services at 11 a,m. and '7 p.m. During the past five weeks three local •churches combined for a series of services,: The first two -Were held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church with Reir. Kenneth MacLean in charge. The next two were held in the United Church with Rev. E. F. Armstrong of London, a former pastor, preaching. Last Sunday the services were held at St. Paul's Anglican Church as will the final of the series on Sunday next. Won Nevispaper Award '4. former Wingham newspaper man, won top award for his paper at the Weekly Newspaper Association Con- vention which was held at Winnipeg last week. 'Charles' Barber, brother of Miss Minnie Barber of town, won the award for the "best all round paper award". His paper is the Chilliwack Progress. Mr. Barber started his car- eer in newspaper work in the Advance office here.' 111E11 WELL KNOWN HERE WAS KILLED P.O. Desmond Hamilton, Husband Of The Former Patricia Parker, Killed On Active Service • Word was received Saturday after- noon of the death of Pilot Officer Des- mond Hamilton, who was killed on active service August'14th. The late P.O. Hamilton was born in England and educated at Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he enlisted with the R.A.P. After initial training in'tngland, he spent a few months at Moncton, N,B,, at Grosse Isle, Michi- gan and at die United States Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, where lie received his wings and commission January 1944, On February 10th last, he was mar- tied to Patricia, daughter of Dr. F. A. and Mrs. Parker of Winghani, and left' for overseas service March 28th, Besides his wife, he leaves his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hamilton, 22 Belmont Park, Belfast, one brother, the Rev, R. A, Hamilton, Naval Chap- lin in ,service in Orkney Islands, and One sister, Nursing Sister Florence Hamilton 'of Ipsurch Hospital, South England. P.O. Hamilton po'ssesed a particu- larly- sincere and winning personality, and when in Wifighatn made many friends who will be saddened by his passing, The synipathy of the Mtn- triunity goes out to his young wife and to sorrowing friends and relatives. CLIFFORD TAMAN DIED OF WOUNDS Was One Of The First To Enlist From Here Official word has been received by Mrs. C. Taman, who is making her home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B, Ard, Allenford, Ont., R.R.. No, 1, stating that. her husband, Sgt. Clif- ford Alfred Taman had died in action August 8th, The extent of the injuries lie received has not yet become avail- able. Sgt, Taman was serving with the heavy artillery in France. Sgt. Taman was a..member of the 99th Reserve Army serving as a Corp- oral and was one 'of the first Wing- ham boys to enlist at the outbreak of war, joining up with the, 97th Artillery stationed at Listowel. He trained at Listowel, Petawawa, Tracade, and Debert, N.S., and arrived overseas in November 1941. He was united in marriage at Wingham on May 10th, 1941, to Leila Irene Ard, Reg. N., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B, Ard, of Amabel Township and to this union there is one daughter, Karen Anne, two and a half years old, whom he has never seen. Sgt. Taman was in his 32nd year, and was born at Fort William but moved to Blyth as a child with his father, where he attended public and High School. He was the elder son of the . late Mr. and Mrs. DeLoss Taman. r Surviving are his wife and daughter Karen Anne, his step-mother, Of Blyth, one brother, Wesley, with the armed forces stationed at Clinton, and one sister, Attdrey, Mrs. B. Walsh, of Blyth. Sgt. Taman learned the barbering trade at Blyth, and was employed for a number of year with the late Orval Habkirk of Wingham. He was a member- of I.O.O.F. here. To his wife and little daughter and other bereaved relatives we extend sincere sympathy on behalf of the people of this community. DANCE AT ROYAL T To the music of Elliott Carruthers' and his orchestra (to-night) Wednes- day. Admission 40c. The Friday night dance with McDowell's, new and old time music with George Jordan as floor manager. Admission 35c. Took Part In. Field Day t the annual picnic for service men and ,women at Windsor Lalte, New- foundland, LAW. Mary Baird of town, won the peanut butter race. Outdoor games featured the afternoon'S frolic. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mundy announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Mary Edith, to Mr. Leonard Huff, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Huff, Brantford. The marriage to take place the latter part of August. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. George Boyle an- nounce the engagement of their only daughter, Dorothy Louise, 'to Mr. El- mer Yake, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- mot Yake, of Uxbridge, Ontario. The marriage will take place on September 9th, at 2 p.m., in Toronto. Passes Examinations At Normal Three 'former' students of Wing- -am High School were successful in the summer course at the Normal School, London. They are Mildred Fitzpatrick of town, Dorothy Wade of Belgrave, and Ada Dow of East Wa- wanosh. They all have been engaged to teach this fall, After teaching for a year and attending another summer course they will receive teacher's certificates. FIRING PRACTICE HELD BY BATTERY Shooting Took Place At London Bridge On Sunday the 99th (R) Battery, R.C.A., held firing practice at the bat- tery butts, which are located at the London Bridge. These butts have re- eently been completed and make a safe location for such practice as the shots enter the old railway bank. The shooting was held both morning and afternoon, The battery proceeded to the ranges about '9 a.m, and return- ed late in the afternoon, Dinner was served at the ranges, For the shooting 22 rifles, service rifles and Rising sub-machine guns Were used. There were some very good targets, Wprd Received By His Parents He Was Wounded In Right Shoulder 1.„Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ohm, Victoria Street, received word on Wednesday afternoonllast week that their 20-year- old-son, Pte. Clarence Albert Ohm, had been wounded in action in France, August 10th, in the right shoulder. It is hoped by all here that word will soon be received of his complete re- covery. Prior to enlistment in June 1942 Clarence was employed at the U.F.O, After a period Of training at London, Listowel and Stratford, he went over- seas in September last year and his unit went to' France in July, He is a native of Holmesville, but has lived here practically all his life, the family moving here when he was two years of age. He attended local schools where he was well thought of by, his teachers and fellow students. He enlisted as soon as his age would permit. FIRST BRIDE HAS BEEN REPAIRED Highways Near Here To Be Re-surfaced The first bridge south of town has been repaired. New stringers were installed by Vic Haines and other Department of Highway employees. Only the middle section of the bridge is being repaired at this time. The contact for re-surfacing the un- paved portion of the road south of town has been let as has four miles from the end of the Diagonal Road to a mile east of Bluevale. A section of the road north of town about VA miles will be given similar treatment. , The surface will be a mulch which is about three inches in depth; and will make a splendid surface. i The - pavement on' Diagonal Road and' Victoria Street as been given a new surface., This h ,,,a., chipped stone surface and is not as thick or the same material as will be used on the high- ways. SPECIAL SERVICES AT' ARMY CITADEL The Salvation Army are having ecial services over this week-end. These services will be conducted by L.R.S. Gayer, of. Toronto, pianist and soloist. • There will be' .a meeting on Friday night and three services on Sunday 11 a.m., 2.30 and 7 p.m. He will also take part in the service on the street Saturday evening. A cordial invitation to all is extended to attend these services. ROBBERS CRACK SAFE AT UNITED FARMERS Office Doors Were Forced Open Then Crowbars Used To Open Safe Sometime after 3.30 this morning (Wednesday) the safe at the United Farmers' was broken open and the money contents removed. It is not known as we go to press what all was taken as the contents of the safe were in a pile an the floor awaiting inspec- tion by the police. This is the fourth time that the U. F.O. has been robbed. The safe was broken open twice before and a large quantity of eggs were stolen another time. This robbery was done ,in a very simple way. The two doors at the front of the building, by which the office is catered, were forced open and then the thieves went to work on the safe with two crowbars. The door of the safe was forced open, then two inner locks were broken. On bar was lying near the safe and the other was near the egg room 'dour. The robbery was discovered by Mr. Perc, Harris, an employee, about 6.30 a,m, as he WAS going to work. He noticed the safe doors open and noti- fied Mr, Art Wilson, the, manager. During the previous evening it has been reported that suspicious looking strangers were seen in the 'vicinity, ts. H,j, HOose of New York and rs, R. A. Bonner and Douglas of Montreal, have returned home after a visit with their patents, Mc and Mrs. J. A, Haugh, Arrived Home On The Noon Train On Monday a fter spending almost three years overseas ,Pte, James R, Owens arrived home here at noon on Monday. Jim is exceedingly happy to be back and when interviewed on Monday after- noon was having a re-union with his wife' and three children, Larry, Bobbie and Rosaline. Jim enlisted ih March 1941 with the 100th L.A.A, battery, which was re- cruited at Guelph, and after a period of training went' overseas with this unit in September the same year, He was later transferred to another unit. live says that the people of England and Scotland treat the Canadians well and he was -high in his praise of their hospitality. He was stationed for a time in London and saw first hand the havoc that . has been caused by the bombing. He has seen the robot bombs and says that they explode on contact and ,do not penetrate the ground but cause great damage as the force of the explosion disperses. Since his transfer from the 100th battery he says he has not seen many Wingham boys but the Canadians as a whole are cheerful and determined. He arrived back •in London Sunday evening and will spend thirty days leave at his home here prior to again reporting to London. Plans after that are indefinite he said. His duty on the way home was escort to pris- oners of war. It sure is good to get back, he de- clared, There is no place like home and Canada. On behalf of the people of this com- munity we welcome you back Jim. INSTITUTE MEETS FRIDAY THIS WEEK The guest speaker at the meeting of the Women's Institute which will be held in the council chambers at o'clock Friday afternoon this week, will be Mr. J. Bruce Matheson, Agri- cultural Representative for the County of Huron. This is the annual Agri- culture and Canadian Industry meet- ing and the program convenors are: Mrs. W. Field and Mrs. H. Aitcheson.- The members of the Wroxeter In- stitute have been extended an invita- tion to this meeting and as a contri- bution to the program, Mrs. Gowdy will give a paper "The Ideal Canadian Home." Roll. Call will be answered by naming a Canadian Product, and where it is produced. The hostesses are, Mrs, M. Foxton, Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. Snell and Mrs. Cadwallader. All the members are urged to be present and all ladies are invited. Underwent Operation Mr. Miller Procter underwent an operation in Victoria Hospital, Lon- don, on Monday. We are pleased to report that he came through the ordeal splendidly. Entertained W. M. S. The members of the Woman's Mis- sionary Society of Wingham United Church, were entertained by Mrs. Wellings at her home on Tues- day afternoon. Following a short program a picnic lunch was served on the lawn. Won Prizes At Seaforth Bowling at Seaforth on Thursday evening the two Wingham entries both got into the prize list. C. H. McAvoy and Ed. Nash were second with three wins and a plus of 16. Jim Gurney and Wally Miller ,were fifth with three wins plus 12. LOCAL BOWLERS WON DOUBLES TROPHY Alex Crawford And Lorne Webb Won Burks-Ellis-Ryrie Trophy At Toronto A 'Wingham pair of bowlers came through in grand style at the Ontario Lawn Bowling Association's 11th an- nual tournament held in Toronto last week. Alex Crawford, veteran of so many important 'tournaments, with Lorne Webb as partner, won Seven consecutive games to capture the Burks-Ellis-Ryrie trophy. Earlier in the week a local rink took part in the play, 3". H. Crawford, L, Webb, D. Rae, Alex Crawford, They had four very close games but did not get into the prim list, FROLIC PROGRAM Is- NOW COMPLETE Floor Show Will Be Outstanding At Lions Frolic Labor Day Evening The committee in charge of the Lions Frolic, the annual Labor Day evening event, .has now completed all arrangements for this great evening of fun and frolic. The floor show should be a very pleasing Part of the evening as it will be presented by out- standing artists, Heading the group will be Percy David, comedian and entertainer. He is well 'known for his comic songs and patter. Rudy Spratt does a musical turn with the banjo and guitar. This is entirely new and has been going over great this season, The popular dance duo, Terry and Munro are outstanding in their field of up-to-date dance numbers, rumba and Spanish dances. It is a delight to see and hear Jow Handley at the piano. His vaudeville style of playing always pleases. The kind of weather makes no dif- ference for this 'great event as it is held in the arena, so plan now to at- tend the Frolic. There will be games, bingo, booth, ,dancing. Fun galore for all at the Lions Labor Day Frolic. PLEASE EXAMINE YOUR PAPER LABEL Mailing List Has Been Corrected Up To Last Saturday Our mailing list has been corrected up to and including Saturday last, August 19th. Please examine the label on your paper and if you perceive any errors or omissions notify this office as soon as possible. If you find that your label reads in arrears an early settlement would be greatly appreciated. We are mak- ing every effort to bring our list up- to-date and ask the co-operation of our subscribers: 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. Sister Passes Mrs. Allan Fralick received word of the death of her sister, Mrs. Frank Clelland, which took place at Dins- more, Sask. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, one son and three daughters. WAWANOSH COUPLE FIFTY YEARS MARRIED Mr. and Mrs. R. C. McGowan Celebrated Their Golden Wedding "Woodlea" the farm home of Mr. and Mrs, R.' C. McGowan, 3rd Con. East Wawanosh,, was the scene of a happy occasion on Tuesday, Aug 15, when many relatives, friends and neighbors called to offer congratul- lations and best wishes on the cele- bration of their Golden Wedding. The marriage took place in Ashfield on January 18, 1894, but owing to road weather condition the celebration was postponed, Their four daughters, Mary (Mrs. C. R, Cottltes, Belgrave), Rebecca Dixon (Mrs. Fred Reid, Varna), Ruth (Mrs. Harold Buffett, Carsonville, Mich,), Edna (Mrs. Geo. Charter, Blyth), were all present. The house was nicely decorated 'with a profusion of summer flowers, The tea room was decorated with a white wedding bell and yellow streamers and the tea table which was covered with a lace cloth was centred with the wed- ding cake 'and candles. During the afternoon, Mrs. E, J. Mason of Gocle- rich and Mrs. A, M. Babb of Tees- water, poured tea and in the evening Mrs. D, C. Taylor of Lucknow and Mrs, Alex McGowan, Blyth. 'Tea was served to the guests -by four of their granddaughters, Mabel Cc:Antes, Anna and Doris Reid, Mildred Charter and . Mrs. Jas, Coultet. Guests were present from London, Goderich, Au- burn, Toronto, Lticlenow, St. Marys, Clinton, Varna, Teeswater and Myth. Many 'beautiful gifts 'received expres- sed the esteem and best Wishes of all fat more years of wedded life told. gether, 'OVERSEAS LETTERS OF LOCAL INTEREST The following letter is from And Bell to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matt,, -Bell. Last week we had letters from their daughter, Lt, Nora Belt, nursing 'sister, and from their son Matt,, both of when], are in Franey making three of the'Bell 'family with the invasion forces. France. To the Family: Received your lovely parcel and , letters also one from Betty. We ar- rived in France a little while ago. The weather is perfect. I have not seen Matt. or Nora, but just heard to-day where Nora's hospital is located and. will try and see her soon. I figure (Matt's unit is near and may bump into him any -day. You hear some great tales about the Canadian boys. When the ammunition ran out they charged with knives and bayonets. They are doing all their fathers did in the last war and will never let Canada down even though she didn't do very much for them before the war, but here's hoping it will be a better world after this terrible conflict. The crops over here are read good and the people look as if they have been well fed. The country- is a lot like home and it sure is a pleasure to get away from England's fogs aril rains although it was like leaving home. After four and half years you get to know some fine people, but I think a little town in old Ontario will be good enough for me. Well folks, I think I've told you all for now. With love to you all. Andy. The following are extracts from let- ters received by Mrs. Wm. Ellacott from her sons Joe and Lloyd, who are both in 'France, Lloyd was wounded not so long ago. We quote first from Joe's letters. France Dearest Mother and All: I received another letter from' you on Sunday and I was very glad to hear that you have had some mail from me at last. had a surprise on Saturday. I was working away and all of a sudden a. fellow came up behind me and said. "that's right keep your gun goOd and clean". I looked around and said sure and then turned back to work. I quickly realized then that I had seen this fellow before, so I looked up and he was laughing. It was Hugh Cum- mings. I was certainly surprised as I had no idea where he was. In a short time we got hold Cliff Taman (since killed in action) and had quite a tongue wagging. They stayed with me for supper. It was very nice to see them as it was a long time since I had seen them before. I also saw Cliff Jenkins for a few minutes. Later on I was visited by another fellow I know, "Dutchie" Frieberger from. Walkerton, Back home he used to be around sometimes with the Ham- monds. I was sorry to hear that Scott Mitchell had died, I hope you are all well and keep.. well, I often dream of home and F.: would give anything to be able to walk in on you. How are the flies at home? I don't think I ever saw flies that bite as they do here and the mosquitoes are pretty bad too. We get along pretty well with the French people, I guess there are some that are queer, but the ones we have had anything to do with are quite friendly. Some of them have had a pretty tough time of it and have lost almost everything they owned. It is surprising how I am picking up the language. I can manage a simple conversation with them now. But when they all get going at once and, start waving ,their hands and talking a mile a minute, I might as well be deaf, They are very polite people and to us it seems they are over-polite, It is just their custom, but if you meet them ninety times a day they always shake hands with you, I havn't seen Frank (Prank Hopper, his brother-in-law) for quite a while, but maybe will be with them again before long. We have various jobs to do in this regiment and are moved. about a lot, How are all the neighbours? Give then), my best wishes. We have had a very busy time for a few days ttomr. We have been moving and working quite hard lately as you cart tell by the news, have made a bit of progress. Have you heard from Lloyd lately, (Lloyd since was reported wonnded). I have an idea that he is somewhere about where I ant, but rth rot certain, (Continued on page two) Analysis ShoWs That Amount Of Fluorine In Water ,Here Not Sufficient To Be Of Benefit A short time ago the village of ' '° 'Ripley was given wide publicity when " •it was reported that the folk there have extra good teeth due to fluorine in'the water supply of that area. Wingham can not look for such benefit from its water supply as the fluorine analysis of the water supply " here is ON 0,p.m., white that 'of Rip- ley is 2.90 parts per million, Lucknovi water analysis Shows 1.11 p.p.m, According to Information which we have reeelved 1 p.p:tn,is supposed to 'be the minimum'amount of fluorine wore there is ally effect on the teeth, Band Will Present Final Concert For This Season Sunday Evening Next On. Sunday evening next the Wing, ),ham Citizens' Band will .present their 'final concert of the summer series. 'These concerts have been largely at- * tendecrand appreciated. The band is '''carrying on under great difficulties -Land are deserving of much credit for splendid efforts. The program• for Sunday evening next is as follows: Abide with Me; Maple Leaf Foreyer, Alex Weir; over- . tire, Master Built, Alford; March, Navigator, Rosenkraus; Cornet Solo, I'll take you home again Kathleen, Westendorf; Sacred Hymns, Love Divine All Love Expelling, Zundell, In the Cross of Christ I Glory, Con- Itey, Jesus Shall Reign, Hatton, 'Come ye that love the Lord, Lowry; March, • Mademoiselle from Armentiers, Bri- egal; Three Scotch Airs by. Buegel, Annie Laurie, Lock Lomond, Auld 'Lang Syne; March, The Soldiers of • the King, Hume; Onward Christian • Soldiers, Sullivan; Sacred Songs, My Jesus I love Thee, Gordon, What a • 'Friend We Have in Jesus, Conserse, 'My Faith Looks Up 'to Thee, Mason, • 'Bringing in the Sheaves, K, Shaw, 'March, Sons of the Brave, T. Bi,dgood; -God Save The King. 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