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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-09-28, Page 1• With Which Is Amalgamated The puerile Vidette and Wroxeter News. VVINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th, 1944 Single Caplet; Five Cents ,•••••••n mrsommemulannotommm, LOCAL BOWLERS WON HAND MASTER WAS WROXETER VISITOR THE HANNA TROPHY OVERSEAS LETTERS OF LOCAL INTEREST SPECIAL SERVICES CONCLUDED MONDAY CEMETERY ROAD IS ST, ANDREW'S SUNDAY BEING_ SURFACED SCHOOL. HELD RALLY EXTENTION COURSES TO BE HELD HERE Classes Start On Saturday Sept. 30 Work Is Now In Progress Grand Master Of The I,Q.O.F. Made Official' Visit To This District Members of the I.O.O.F, lodges of District Nine gathered at Wroxeter Saturday evening to' greet Grand Master J. A. E. Cowley of Ottawa, on his official visit, This is the first time in the history of the Wroxeter Lodge that a Grand Master had officially visited the lodge. All lodges in the district were represented, Wingham, Teeswater, Brussels, Blyth and Wrox- eter. . The Grand Master spoke on matters of interest to lodge members and urg- ed that interest be taken in our boys who are fighting overseas. He stress- ed the importance of community work and said' the lodge has a duty in this field. He recommended work among the youth of the communities as being of great importance. Large Gatherings Attended These Meetings The Pioneer Was The. Subject Of Rev. X. MacLean's Address D. Kennedy and E. R, Harrison Top Thirty Pairs to Capture Trophy and a Suit Each The first annual doubles tournament for the Jan W. Hanna trophy was held Thursday with thirty entries. It was expected that the entry would lave been much larger than that but 'with threatening weather and much other activity in the district the entry -was cut in numbers. It is planned "now that this event will be the out- standing tournament here of the year. Three fifteen end games were play- ed the games commencing at 3 o'clock, The entries were from Ailsa -Craig 1, Teeswater 2. Lucknow 5, .Brussels 2, myth 3, Clinton 1, Sea- forth 2, Goderich 3, Kitchener 1, Wingham 10. The winners were: 1st., Duncan Kennedy and Ed. Harrison, Wingham, -three wins plus 25, they get possession of the Hanna Trophy and each re- teive a suit of clothes; 2nd., K. Whit- 'more and Bert Gray of Blyth, three wins plus 13 and an aggregate of 56, they received chairs as prizes; 3rd,, Gordon Fisher and George Hassell of Lucknow, three wins plus 13 and an aggregate of 47; 4th., Wes. Hueston and W. McCoy of Lucknow, three wins plus 7; 5th., R. Wimter and Ross Sproat of Seaforth, two wins plus 24 .and an aggregate of 56; 6th., Frank ,Field and Mel. Donahue of Teeswater, -two wins plus 24 and an aggregate of 55; 7th., Fred Hunt and G. Matheson of Goderich, two wins plus 22. Arrangements have been made by the council of the Township of Turn- berry and the Wingham town council to have the road to the cemetery sur- faced, The work is being done by the Towland Constructicin Company and the surface will be a '3-inch mixture of tar and gravel similar to that put on the road south of town and to Blue- vale Road, which work has just been completed. Prior to the work of surfacing being done the road is being drained and graded. The turn at the cemetery will be raised about two feet, The cost of this work will be divided between the Ontario Government, the Township of Turnberry and the Town of Wing- ham. It is expected that the work will be finished this week. The University of Western Ontario continues to offer extension courses to the citizens of this 'district, Although the war is making heavy demands upon both staff and facilities, the Uni- versity is attempting to extend its us- nal services to the public. During the corning season courses in Psychology and Philosophy will be offered locally. On Saturday, Septem- ber 30, 1.30 p.m., Dr, A, H, Johnson will commence a course in Introduc- tory Psychology, This will deal with 'contemporary psychological methods and tendencies, intelligence and intelli- gence testing, memory and the learn- ing process, feeling, emotion, sensa- tion, and related topics. At 3.30 p.m. on the same day Dr. Johns6n will give the first lecture in the Fundamentals of Philosophy. Either the first or second part of this course will be offered depending upon the reality, evolution and the world of values. The contribution of out- standing philosophers to cultural de- velopment will be considered. , At the discretion of the students a course in methods and principles of teaching or in ethics may be substi- tuted for the course in Philosophy described above. All classes will meet in the Public School and are open to the general public as well as to persons seeking university degrees and Permanent First Class Certificates. 111611 SCHOOL LIT. NAME OFFICERS Form Representativesl Also Chosen MILK FOR BRITAIN for three reasons; to escape cou .from re- ligious pe rsecution; on account of the RED CROSS HAS MADE ti ANOTHER SHIPMENT September Shipment Sent Last Week TAG DAY SATURDAY Highland clearances; to live in a land not so thickly populated. He told of their •struggles, trials and of the long trip by sailing boat. He told of their perseverance in matters pertaining to their religious life and how they met in small groups in their homes to worship. How they developed their Christian life founding the churches which mean so much to the life of our. country today. The annual election of officers of the Wingham High School Literary Society, was held on Monday with the following results: President—Edward Brophy. 1st Vice-Pres.—Grace Coulter. 2nd Vice-Pres.—Grant Ernest. Secretary—Ruth McGuire. Treasurer—Donald Lloyd. Press Reporters — Elizabeth. Hare, Ross Procter. Phophet—Craig Armstrong. Marshall—John McLaughlin. Form Representatives: XIII—Evan Keith, Edna Brophy. XII —Jack Walker, Grace Golley. VI —Tommie Lockeridge, Norma Brydges. X —Jim Beninger, Helen Sturdy IX —Bill Kress, Lois Lockridge. Com.—Bob. Kerr, Lois Holmes. PREACHED FAREWELL SERVICES SUNDAY Rev. John Lucas Leaving Saturday To Enter Evangelistic Work On Sunday Rev. John Lucas, who leas been pastor of the Baptist Church for the past two and a halt years, said ;goodbye to his congregation. During „his pastorate here he had endeared itimself to the people of his church and made many friends outside of his con- gregation. He requested the prayers of all in his new work. Mr. Lucas is leaving Saturday for ;Picton to conduct evangelistic services. and following his mission in Picton will go to the Ottawa Valley. Mr. Lucas has been appointed an :evangelist in the Baptist Churches in -the conference of Ontario and Quebec .and this community will wish him every success in his new field of en- .deavour. Mrs. Lucas and Ruth will continue -to reside here 'for the winter when -they will go to Toronto where Lucas will make his headquarters. No successor has as yet been ap- pointed to fill the vacancy here. EADIES ANNIVERSARY The. Congregation of Eadies Presby- terian Church will hold their Anni- versary Services next Sunday, October lst, 'at 11.00 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Rev. 'Kenneth MacLean of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham, will be the guest speaker. ' At the morning service the choir of ¶Knox Presbyterian' Church, Bluevale, ,assisted by the Male Quartet of Blue- Nale, will render special music under -the direction of Mrs. Donald Robert- son, In the evening the Ladies Choir of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, `Wingham, under the leadership of Mr. Harold V. Pym, will supply special BLOOD. DONOR CLINIC TO BE HELD HERE BINGO -BINGO - BINGO The Saturday evening Legion Bingos will be resumed this week in the coun- cil chambers. Plan to attend. Good prizes. Proceeds are for overseas smokes and post-war work among the veterans of the new army. These bingos will be held each Saturday night until further notice. Attending Toronto University Two of this years graduates of Wingham High School are taking science courses at the University of' Toronto. They are Bill Galbraith. and Glen Wylie. No County Nurses This Year The county-wide school nursing plan, adopted by Huron County Coun-• cil at its June session, will not be in- augurated this year, as originally plan- ned, owing to the scarcity of qualified nurses. Warden Fred Watson inform- ed the press that the County was in. receipt of a letter from Miss Margaret Wright, assistant to the Provincial director of public health nursing, stat- ing that there was no improvement in, respect to the supply of , nurses, nor was there any immediate solution in sight, but that the needs of the County were 'being kept in mind. TO OPEN 'A SHOE BUSINESS HERE Rhys Pollock Sold His Business In Wbitechurch In the very near future Wingham will again have two shoe businesses. Mr. Rhys Pollock of Whitechurch, has been renovating the former Willis store and will commence business there soon. Mr. Pollock is no stranger to the people 'of this community having conducted general store at White, church for a number of years. Mr. Pollock has sold his 'business itk Whitechureh to Mr, Lorne Johnston of Asitfield, He is a veteran of the last War and at present a member of the Ashfield Council. We understand that he wilt take nosseSsiotf in October. He has sold his farm to his brother. Wednesday, October 11th, Is Date Of The Next Clinic NAVY LEAGUE PLAN FOR DITTY BAGS Once again the call is being made for new blood donors by the local com- mittee of the Mobile Red Cross Blood Donor Clink. Register at McKib- bon's or at the Red Cross Rooms. The next Blood Donor Clinic will The Wingham District Red Cross Society made a shipment on Wednes- day last week to headquarters of the following: Army and Airforce Quota-27 khaki round neck sweaters; 10 khaki hel- mets; '12 pr. gloves; 2 airforce sweat- ers; 20 prs. sox. Non Quota--1 pr. airforce gloves; 7 ladies sweaters; 12 boys suits; 2 scarves. Hospital Quota-10 prs. pyjamas; 10 handkerchiefs. Civilian Quota-35 boys and girls underwear; 25 girls dresses; 30 girls blouses; 10 diapers; 5 sanitary nap- kins. Civilian Non Quota-15 quilts; 10 girls dresses; 6 hot water bags; 15 boys pyjamas; 10 girls night gowns. RAISED MONEY FOR OVERSEAS BOXES dance dance held at Holme's School Monday evening was /a. great success. Door receipts amounted to $36.55 and sale of ticicets $34.10. Winners of the lucky draw were, 1st., H. F. McGee, cushion; 2nd., W. C. Armstrong, pic- ture; 3rd., Mrs. Lester Falconer, basket of fruit. The proceeds will be used for boxes for the boys overseas. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Henning, Wing- ham, announce the engagement of their daughter, Vera Marguerite, to George August Fischer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fischer. Brussels, the mar- riage to take place in September. Former Resident and Bride Showered Last week friends and relatives of Vern Abram, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Abram of Listowel, gathered at the Cumberland Hall, Listowel, to congratulate he and his bride on their recent marriage. Vern now resides in Orillia. He 'is well known here having been manager of the Chainway Store. They were presented with an occasion- al chair, living room table and numer- ous other gifts. Cards and dancing were enjoyed during the evening. Sunday morning was Rally Day for St, Andrew's Presbyterian Sunday School. The members of the Sunday School attended the morning service in the church and Mr, R, H, Lloyd, superintendent of the school, conducted the service. The service took the form as set out by the Board of Sabbath Schools and Young People's Societies. The scripture readings were read re- sponsively and were from Genesis 12: 1-5; Isaiah 40: 1-5 in •the Old Testa- ment and from Luke 10: 1-5, 17-20; Matthew 28: 16-20 in. the New Testa- ment. Miss Gwen McLean was the soloist for the service. The address was given by Rev. Kenneth MacLean who told the story of the Pioneers. He said that the people came to this country years ago The special preaching mission held in the town hall here concluded Mon- day evening with large numbers being turned away as the hail 'was filled 'be- yond capacity, These services held from September lath until' Monday evening.were very largely attended, The special preacher was the Rev. James K .Holland, of Toronto. His messages had a note of sincerity that was much appreciated by the many who attended, The Cleveland Coloured Quintet, brought the gospel message in song. This team who have been carrying on this work for 24 years were very popu- lar and they will long be remembered in this community. The following letter was received by' Mrs, 3. D. Lediet from the Padre of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada,. Mrs. Lediet's son, Preston, who died, of wounds Augnst 27th, was a mem- ber of this unit on the Italian front. Dear Mrs. Lediet— I write to tell you how sincerely we as a Battalion sorrow for you in the loss of your son Preston Harold. Lediet, who died of wounds on Aug, 27th. We are glad to say that be suffered no pain and that his passing was a very peaceful one. We have corn- mended him and those he loved to the care and keeping of God with whom he now rests and reigns. He fell whilst we were attacking the Gothic Line and by his heroism and self-sacrifice and that of his com- rades who fell with him we have been brought nearer to final victory in which he believed devoutly and for which he gave his all. We shall try by God's help to be worthy of you both and worthy of his faith in us and in the cause he served. so well. Our pride in him is the same as that which we feel for his mother from whom he received his• first lesson in courage and self-sacrifice. In the difficult days stiff before us as we face a determined foe we shall fight with the greater resolution be- cause of Preston's own inspiring ex- ample of gallant action. We pray you may be given a brave heart. and a proud memory of the boy who was glad to call you 'Mother'. Look to God who now cares for your own dear lad. He does not ask you to bear this burden alone, for He gave His Own .Son for you and for the boy you love so well. In due course he will find a perm- anet resting place in our Canadian War Memorial Cemetary yet to be es- tablished. Meantime his resting place is well marked and reverently kept 'His personal effects will come to you but this takes a long time as a rule. God bless and comfort you. Yours very sincerely, Mjr. R. Durnford, Chaplain S-H of C. (Continued on page seven) • Assistance In This Worthy be held here Wednesday morning, Under- taldng Is Asked October 11th, and it hoped that this :-...l clinic will be much larger than the The local branch of the Navy previous one. `League have again the task of supply- -kg Ditty Fags for the sailor& On- •tario has a quota of ,70,000 so that •every effort is required to meet it. Please leave articles or money do- -nations at the Red Cross rooms, Tues- day or Thursday ,afternoons, or any., .time With Mrs. y. P. IVIditibbtui. )36, .nations are required prior to the mid- dle of October and the faiblie are 'naked for full co-operation. Suggested articles are : cigarettes, Mote paper, pocket shod novels ' wool- *len articles, sewing kits, razor blades, ,,setts of fruit take, dattried The importance of donating blood can not be over stated. Mr. Russell T. Kelley, chairman of the Ontatlo Committee for the Red Cross Blood Donor Service, reports that in 10 days in Italy alone a full week's supply of blood plasma from Canada was 'Used. He stresses that it was necessary that the 80 permanent clinica in Ontario and the seven mobile Unita tarry on to their full capacity, 'There MUM be no let• ting down, he said, if we are to save the lives of our Men and bring them back to their families and loved ones t home, Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year Lions. Club Are Sponsoring This Activity Here On Saturday, September 30. a tag day is being held in Wingham to assist the "Milk for Britain" fund through which powdered milk is sent from Canada to the kiddies of Britain. In the calendar year ending July 31st, more than 7,400,000 quarts of milk were forwarded. In the year which will end next July at least 10,000,000 quarts are needed. Continued Allied successes does not dimish the need for milk, which is sent in powdered form, and for some time after the war this service will have to be continued. Ten cents will send one quart of milk to Britain, so a generous contri- bution on tag day this Saturday will be appreciated. Wingham Lions Club is sponsoring and conducting' the 'tag day on Satur- day for the children of robot-bombed Britain. NOTICE The office of Dr. F. A. Parker will be closed from September 27th to October 5th, inclusive. New Pea Shooters Appear About this time of year the pea shooter makes its appearance. This year they are somewhat novel as they are made of plastic and are M a variety of colours. The boys as usual are having .a lot of fun with them but some go too far and make a nuisance of themselves. Fun is fun, but the kids in their enthusiasm should use a cer- tain amount of consideration and re- straint. Some people are complaining that they are being disturbed, so boys confine yourselves to the !fun of the thing. WINNERS AT THE STRATFORD FAIR Bluevale Junior Home Making Club Excelled At Stratford Eight girls of the Bluevale Junior Home Making Club took part in the Stratford Fair activities on Wednes- day last week in the various home- making units; The Club Girl Enter- tain; The Milky Way; The Garden Brigade. Marguerite Henning and her sister, Eileen Henning, and Jean Elliott plac- ed first in the judging competition receiving $2,65 each as prizes. The other five girls, Madeline Dennis, Mary Darling, Emma Walker, Wilda Breckenridge, and Margaret Sander- son placed third receiving $1,35 each. The girls who took part in the Garden Brigade achievement day pro- gram were awarded war savings stamps, In the Milky Way project, 'the title of the demonstration was "Play Safe With Milk". Jean Elliott and Marg. tierite Henning took part in this activ- ity receiving first prize of $4.00. Eileen Henning gave the continents on the exhibit taken from the project "The Club Girl Entertains", The title of the exhibit was 'The table set for two for informal afternoon tea". She won first pike and was awarded $2.00. The club,received a total of $20.70 in pride money also slit war sayings stamps for Garden Brigade wort, SCHOLARSHIP WON — BY LOCAL STUDENT William D. (Bill) Galbraith, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Galbraith of town,. after a brilliant career at Wing- ham High School, has been awarded a Dominion-Provincial Scholarship which has a value of $400.00. Bill is at present attending the School of Science at the University of Toronto. Sale, Supper, Concert & Dance On Friday afternoon, October 6th, the Women's Institute, Wroxeter, will hold a Community Sale and Supper in Red Cross Rooms, followed by a con- cert, at 8,15 and dance in Town Hall, with music by Sangster's Orchestra. proceeds for Servicemen's Christmas Boxes. Power Restrictions Off October 1st Window lights etc. will shine again starting next week. Munitions Mini- ster Howe announced that all restric- tions on the use of electric power in Ontario and Quebec will be lifted on October 1st. He also said that all re- strictions and directives of the power controller in other areas of Canada will be lifted, except in British Colum- bia. He recjuested the public however not to waste power, WORTH AUXILIARY HAD FINE MEETING Interesting Topic Was Given In Three Parts The Goforth Auxiliary of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church, met at the home of Mrs. Hastie, Tuesday evening, September 16th. The presi- dent, Mrs. 5, P. McKibbon, opened the meeting with the invocation, after which the opening hymn was sung. The scripture reading was followed by a most interesting bible• study, and was given by ,Miss C. Isbister, Mrs. Carl Deans led in prayer. The topic for the evening, was ex- cellently given itt three parts: firstly, "The story of the Bible", by Mrs. H. Bateman; secondly, "The story of the British and Foreign Bible Society", by Miss X. Pringle; and thirdly, "The Bible Society in the World of Today, and plans for Tomorrow", by Mrs. Ronald Rae. The offering was dedicated in prayer by Mrs. C, McLean, and the meeting closed with a hymn, folloWed by prayer by the president. A alp of tea was then enjoyed, LIONS ATTENLiED LONDON MEETING Wingham Lions Club were repre- sented at a rally of District A held in the London Hotel, Monday afternoon and evening, by W. H. French, Wm. G. Hamilton, C. A. Roberts, W. G. Tiffin, Ronald Rae, John P. McKib- hon, H. P. Carmichael, Ed. Gibson, E, O. Gallagher, A. J. Walker. During the afternoon a discussion -session was held' and the evening banquet the speaker was Mr. Edgar M. Elbert of Chicago, an International Director of Lions Clubs. He is an outstanding speaker and his address was thoroughly enjoyed by the mem- bers from here. Harvest Tea and Baking Sale The W. A. of St. Paul's Church are holding a Harvest Tea and Sale of Baking with miscellaneous table, Fri-, day, September 29th, this week, in the Parish room at the church. All are extended a cordial invitation. Eye Is Improved Friends of Miller Davis were pleas- ed that he was able to be home again. Miller has been having his eye treated at Woodstock for the past few weeks. It will be a few weeks before he will be at work as usual. Engagement Announcement The engagement is announced of Irlma. Alberta Walker, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Isaac Walker, of Wingham, Ontario, to Roy Henry Morgan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morgan, of Ripley, Ontario, the mar- riage will take place Saturday, Septem- ber 30th, in Toronto. Hospital Auxiliary Annual Monday The annual meeting and election of officers of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham Hospital, will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday after- noon, October 2, at three o'clock. Reports of the year's work will be re- ceived and plans made for the coming year. All women interested in the hospital are invited. EVENING AUXILIARY OPENING MEETING Delegate To Sectional Meeting Appointed The first fall meeting of the Even- ing Auxiliary was held September 10th at the home of Mrs. W. A. Bee. croft. Mrs. Webster was in charge. The scriptitte passages were read by Mrs. F. E. Madill and Miss Phyllis Johns, and Mrs. Murray gave the prayer. The business was conducted by the president, Miss K. McGregor. Mrs. W. S. Hall was named delegate to attend the Sectional Meeting to 66 held at Ethel, ,September Several contests Were conducted and a social ItOtt?erijoyed, INSTITUTE MEETS FRIDAY, SEPT. 29th The September meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held in the council chambers, Friday afternoon, September 29th. The guest speaker will be Mrs. Iris Morrey, superintendent of Wingham General Hospital. The program com- mittee is, Mrs. S. Bateson and Mrs. Gordon Robinson. Roll call is to be answered by a remedy for juvenile de- linquency. The hostesses are Mrs. A. R. DuVal, Mrs. C. B. Armitage, Mrs. C. Hopper, and Mrs. Horace Aitche- son. Attending Pickering College Jack Lloyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Lloyd, has returned to Pickering College, Newmarket. Jack attended this school last year. Store Closed Friday The nubile are hereby notified that the Donald Rae & Son hardware store will be closed all day Friday this week. The store will be open as usual on Saturday. Accepts Toronto Position Miss Mary Powell has graduated from the Canada Business College, Toronto; and has accepted a position as secretary with the Confederation Life Iniurance Company, Toronto. Held Successful Sale The Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion held a tea and sale in the armouries on Saturday afternoon. It was well patronized and the proceeds will be used for patriotic purposes. Rummage Sale October 14 The Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital will hold their an- nual Rummage Sale in the Armouries on Saturday, October 14th. Plan now your donations of used clothing, dish- es, furniture, boots, hats, in fact any- thing you do not require or can do- nate. AC1 Norman H, Mundy returned to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, on Sunday, after spending a two week furlough at his home in town. SENIOR C. 6. I. T. ELECT OFFICERS Opening Meeting Held Last Week The opening meeting of the Senior C. G, I. T. was held in the United Church last Thursday under the leader- ship of Miss A. toe and Miss H. Twamley. The following officers were elected: President—Alma Thompson.' Vise-?res.---Gwen Cook, See'y.—Florente McPherson. Treasurer—Erlith Cook, Planistessie Currie. Press RePorter---Ruth Gannett, Social Convenor—Marion Walters. Recruiting,Offitee — Audrey Mc- Gitite, biL