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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-10-05, Page 7bara Irwin and Elinor- Wightman, 11, E.W.; Muriel Cook and Fay Cook, 31, E. W and .11f.; Kathleen Clark and William Hull, 3, M,; Annie Hull and Prank Alcock, 01 M. Vocal solos, senior grades-Anne Chamney, -7, E. and W. W.; .Doris .Marlett, 17, E. W. and 1114 • Frank Alcock, 3, M,; Elinor Wightman, U. E. W. Public. speaking -senior grade: Yarnes U, E, W.; Muriel Anderson, 5, M.; Mary Haines, 7, M,; Wilfred Shiells, 11, E, W. Pi bllc speaking--junior grades:. Barbara Irwin, 11, tE. W.; Elinore Wightman, 11, E, W,; James Ander- son, 5, M.; Margaret Procter, 7, M.. Unison chorus Section 5, Morris:. Section 7, Morris; Section 3, E. W. and M.; Section, 11, E. W, Rhythm band-Section 15, Morris, Winners in the spelling match held the day of the fair-Jessie Currie, 9, E, W.; Muriel Brydges, 17, E. W, and M,; Treva Montgomery, 9, E. W,; James Irwin, 9, E, W, Donations for prizes in peblic speak- ing and singing were received from The Robert Simpson Company, The Wingham Lions' Club and Cecil Wheeler, Reeve of Morris. - A draw was made for a blanket by the Belgrave Women's Institute! Mrs. 1G. Gillespie of Whitechurch, held the lucky ticket... The door receipts amounted to about $40.00. BLUEVALE Women's Institute Historical Research and Current Events will be the topic for the meet- ing of the Women's Institute on Octo- ber 10th. at 2,30 o'clock at the home of Miss Florence Fowler. Roll Call- My first trip away from home. Cur- rent Events. Grandmothers are in- vited to be guests for this meeting, Miss Duff has arranged the program. Visitors are always welcome, chltArch News Communion Service was held in. the United Church on Sunday morning conducted by the pastor, Rev. J W, Johnson, He spoke an the theme "The Power of Memory" using the text "and immediately the cock ,crew".. Mrs. Alex McCrackin, and Mrs, A, Smith sang a duet, Next Sunday the Sunday.School rally .day program will be carried out, Service was ,concelled in Knox Fres-' byterian Church on Sunday morning on account of the 78th .anniversary' service at Eadie's Church, Next Sun-. day the minister, Rev, K G, .Fowler, will conduct the annual Harvest Home, and Thanksgiving service at 11 o'clock. Red Cross Meeting ' Sixteen ladies met at the home of Miss Duff this past week for the monthly Red Cross meeting. The president, Mrs, W. J. Johnston presid- ed over a business session. The treasurer's report showed a balance on hand of $254.27, The sum of $205.07 was gratefully acknowledged, being the proceeds from the concert.and auction sale sponsored by the Women's In- stitute and Men's Club. During the afternoon the ladies were busy sewing, knitting and quilting. At the close of the meeting, the host- ess assistedl by Mrs. M. L. Aitken, served a cup of coffee. DONALD B. BLUE ' Experienced Auctioneer Licensed for Counties of & BRUCE ,A8 Sales Cape* Handled R, R, 1, Xincardine Phones Ripley 30-24, Mrs. F. G. Fowler entertained mem- bers of the W.M.S. of Eadies' Pres- byterian Church this week for the regular monthly meeting. At the close of the meeting the hostess served re- freshments and all enjoyed a social time. Mrs. Joseph Greenaway, spent this week in Toronto, being called there on account of the illness of her brother,' Robert 00041.. Mr, and Mr4i.AV, J, Johnston, visited. Mr. and Mrs, Silas Johnston at Water,o, • loo this week. On Western Tour On a speaking tour to Chambers or Commerce in the West, L. B, Duff. of Welland, formerly of Bluevale, met Jim Maxwell, formerly of CKNX and now a reporter on the Saskatoon Star Phoenix. Robert Smillie, a native of Morris township came to Trail to see him. Robert is a teacher at Grand, Forks. At Regina he met Mrs. Mary Rae Gladwell, daughter of the late Robert Raeof Grey Township. At. Vancouver West he visited William A. Elliott, formerly of Wawanosh arei Wingham. Mrs. W. J. Johnston, Mrs, George Fell, Mrs. M. L. Aitken and Miss. Margaret Curtis, attended the meeting of the North Section of the Huron W.M.S. Presbyterial of the United. Church at Ethel this week. Mrs, Fell gave the report for the Bluevale W. M.S. and the Mission Band. These Germs Win Time to switch from cold cereal to hot porridge . don't overlook the major league play-offs, Wheat germ versus no wheat germ. The first team always wins. Add Vitamin B-packed wheat germ to hot cereal just before serving, use it to replace some of the flour in muffins and oatmeal cookies.. Listowel Officer Home Pilot Officer Gordon Weber arriv- ed home from England Wednesday night on a month's leave with his mother, Mrs. E. Weber and other rela- tives. Overseas for the past three years, P.O, Weber had had thirty-one trips over enemy territory and has been an instructor for one year, - "Listowel Banner. "Watch Found In Corn Husks While working at Canadian Canners Saturday last Mrs. Patton (nee Mary Kirk) had the misfortune to lose her wrist watch but luckily it turned up later while the corn husks were being unloaded on the farm of Ma! Stanley Coward in Usborne, While loading the husks the men were warned to be on the lookout ,,for the watch. Wil- liam Coward and Douglas . Fletcher were handling the husks and as Doug- las picked up the last forkfull the watch slid out and was later returned to its owner.-Exeter •Times Advocate. Car Turns Over Students Hurt Four high school students of the At- wood district were injured Wednes- day afternoon when their ear, -contain, ing seven in all, turned over .three times and came to a stop in 4. ditch alongside Highway No, P, about one- quarter of a mile north of Atwood. All of the injured, who were in the rear• seat, were treated by .Dr. C., E. Conners of Atwood, and were able to continue home, The other three, in the front seat, escaped unscathed, The ear, was badly wrecked. Listowel Banner, Received Word From Son In Germany Mrs. Minnie Sangster, of Hensall, received a card from her son, Flt,-Sgt. Douglas Sangster, a prisoner of war in Germany, and the first• word she has received from him since he was re- ported 'missing over enemy territory in Germany on May 2nd. In his card he says,: "I am .0.K." Seaforth Huron Expositor, Walkerton Knitting Mill Closed The Walkerton branch of the Super- ior Knitting Mills of Mount Forest which was established here in January of this year and has been in operation in the Oddfellows block opposite the Post Office, ceased running on Satur- day and has been temporarily closed. The necessity of post war planning, coupled with minor labour difficulties is given as ,the reason for the shut- down, at the present 'time - Walker- ton erald-Times. IN • • I••• • • • • • .1 • Find Still 'In Kincardine Township When Sergeant James Robinson, R,C.M.P., Owen Sound, accompanied by Provincial Constable Otto Mc- Clevis and Traffic Officer Aubrey Stauffer of Walkerton visited a Kin- cardine township home, they found a still in operation in the cellar, along with supplies and equipment, includ- ing a generous allotment of sugar, necessary to the manufacture of illicit liquor. The owner of the farm was placed under arrest and later released on bail of $1,000.-Kincardine News. Solve Queer Fruit Puzzle, Mr. Jack Crowe thinks he has solv- ed the queer fruit puzzle which has been intriguing the Neustadt people this fall. Mr. Crowe believes the fruit described in last week's "Post" to be a type of quince. This fruit grows on low. bushes called Japanese quince, which flower in the spring before the leaves mature. Many such shrubs can be seen in Hanover gardens. Some Japonica trees also bear fruit of this type.-Hanover Post. Clinton Doctor Resumes Practice . Dr. F. G. Thompson has returned to his home in Clinton and will re- sume the practice of medicine after serving for more than five years with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps with three or more years over- seas. A hearty welcome home is ex- tended to Dr. Thompson. -- Clinton News-Record. Large Puff Bali Mr. William Gow had on display in town a large puff ball which the chil- dren had found while going for the cows. , It measured 51 inches around at the largest point. Mr. Charles Nicholson brought a still larger ex- hibit to town. This specimen measur7 ed 53 inches at the largest point. - Blyth Standard. PlYih Field Pay Winners The results of the ]3lyth Continue ation School field day gave champion- ships to the following: For the senior boys Harold Phillips and Andy Kyle were tied for first place with 28 points each. Championship was decided by hitting the softball for distance, result- ing in a win for' Harold Phillips, .In the Junior boys' contests Jim Hodd received 28 points, Jack Nethery 25 Points, Senior girls, winners, Irma Watt, 25 points; Dorothy McGee, 22 points, Junior girls, winners, Loin Doherty, 36 points; Frances Hollyman, 16 points, Injured In Car Crash When his passenger car and a truck collided at a road inte‘section near Nile, midway between Goderich and Dungannon, Deroy Stingle, paper- hanger of Dungannon but temporarily employed in 'Goderich, was sent to the hospital suffering broken ribs and facial lacerations, The truck was driven by Orville McGowan, who es- caped injury, nor was his machine damaged, but Mr. Stingle's passenger car Was considerably damaged, Brew Without License, Fined A young Stanley Township farmer, answering the • name of Robert Joseph Girard Bedard, pleaded guilty to hav- ing an eight-gallon brew of beer on its way when. Mounties called. He had neglected to take out a permit from the Excise Department. The fine was $25 and costs. There was no evidence of sale, Spl. Wood, R.C.M.P., who prosecuted, told the court. Clifford Soldier Killed Official notification has been receiv- ed by Mrs. Marie Evers that her hus- band, Pte. Milton Edward Evers, was killed in action in France, September 11. He was serving with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment. Pte, Evers, who was 26 years old, enlisted in 1942 with the Scottish Fusiliers and went overseas a year later. He was born at Elmwood, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Evers, and following their death made his home with his uncle, Henry Armstrong, of Clifford. On September 15, 1942, he married Marie Yost, of Clifford. Airmen Help Ship Flour There is a shortage of heavy labor and as a result the plant of West- ern Caliada Flour Mills has been hav- ing difficulty in maintaining its ship- ments of export flour. However, air- men of the R.C.A.F. have come to the rescue. Under new regulations, per- mitting them'to engage in civilian pur- suits while off duty or on leave, a quota from Holding Unit 102, Sky Harbor, is now working on the night shift, midnight to 8 a.m., loading flour and doing a good job. DONNYBROOK Members of the St. Augustine War Workers met on Tuesday afternoon at the home of • Mrs, H. Jefferson ,to pack boxes for those from this vicinity who are serving overseas. Congratulations are extended to Miss Anne Chamney who won first prize in the senior vocal competition in connection with the Belgrave school fair. Miss Irene Curie of .Wingham, was a recent week-end guest with her WELLINGTON FIRE Insurance Company Eat. 1840 An all Canadian Company which has faithfully served its policy holders for over a century. • Head Office - Toronto H. C. McLean Insurance Agency Wingham A. II. MIAMI!, ILA. Teeswater, Ontario Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public and Conveyancer Office: Gofton House, Wroxeter every Thursday afternoon 1.30 to 4.30 and by appointment. Phone - Teeswater 120J. Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director Furniture and Funeral Service Ambulance Service Phones: Day 109W. Night 109J. Business and ProjessionajiDirectory HARRY FRYFIRE • J. W. WIELD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc Mciney To Loan Office Meyer Block, Wingham J. IL CRAWFORD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Bonds, Investments & Mortgages Wingham • j Ontario OR. R. L STEWART PHYSICIAN Telephone 29 W. A. CRAWFORD, ff. D. ,PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phone 150 Wingham. OR, W. M. CONNELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Plows I re THOMAS FELLS AUCTIONEER REAL ESTATE SOLD A Thorough K S no te wledge of Perm Mode 2111, Ntltinglutin K. M. MalLENNAN Veterinary Surgedit Office Victoria St, West. Formerly the Hayden Residence ?MORE 105 Win • ship* Ontario FREDERICK A. PARKER OSTEOPATH Offices: Centre St., Wingham Osteopathic and Electric Treat- ments, Foot Technique. Phone 272.. Wingham. J A. FOX Chiropractor and Drugless Therapist. ' RADIONIC EQUIPMENT COMPLETE HEALTH • , SERVICE Phone 191. • WE KNOW THE ANSWERS! • You can count on reli- able up-to-the-minute tire Information here. We specialize in a complete. Goodyear tire service. IF YOU'RE. ELIGIBLE FOR NEW TIRES ...LET US TELL YOU ABOUT 600D001tv AR TIRES MURRAY JOHNSON Phone 62, Wingham Armstrong's Vulcanizing and Service Station Bert Armstrong, Phone 181, Winghana Ill I INTERESTING CLIPS OF DISTRICT NEWS , , 41 . . .. i 4 , .. .. :.,.4: , • • ... . ..-,,....,. , e- .. ,.., , . ..,. • ' . , ,. • • • ir • . . • ,.. • • . 0 .• • • ' it . ' • . , • • -, 0..,,,-- "•i-4::;:: ,- . . • ,..- . ._ .. . . . • , ..r. .,- 4.• . , :,.. , . ,. • . Or . Announcement . . Spirits 'R . EFFECTIVE OCTOBER COMMENCING October 2nd, notice, every individual permit to purchase monthly one bottle of or two half bottles as available. As a result of the restrictions imposed Government under the Wartime Alcoholic P.C.11374, it was necessary to reduce spirits to 13 ounces to assure adequate the end of the year. In increasing explained to the public that unless by the Dominion Government are removed tion will be necessary again next year, except for the Dominion Restriction, available for distribution stocks of present ration. In any event, however, the ration October 2nd can be maintained throughout so it is hoped that the public will co-operate excess of actual requirements. , LIQUOR CONTROL II OCTOBER 2, 1944 , motion .,., .. . . 2nd, 1944 . . ,. . , • , 1944, and until further :. holder will be permitted spirits (25 or 26 ounces) .• . by the Dominion ,.. Beverages Order the monthly ration of supplies of spirits until the ration it should be the restrictions imposed a similar restric- although the Board, would be able to make spirits in excess of the . becoming effective on the winter months, ..,,, . by not buying in BOARD OF ONTARIO Victor T. Goggin CHIEF. COMMISSIONER . . +a+ Thursday, October Sth, 1944 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES friend Miss Irene Robinson, • Mrs. Jas, Craig is spending a couple of weeks- with members of her family i n London. Mr. Alex Anderson of Toronto, is visiting at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Bert\ Thompson- and other 9th line friends, LARGE CROWD ENJOYS SCHOOL FAIR CONCERT Over Sixty Entries In The Musical Festival And Public Speaking Contest The annual Belgrave School Fair Musical Festival and Public Speaking Contest was presented in the Forester's Hall on Friday evening, September 28 before a large audience of interested parents and friends. The president, Stemiart Procter, act- ed as chairman and although the pro- gram was long, there being over sixty entries, good order was maintained throughout and chairman, teachers. and children were congratulated by the In- spector, J. H. Kinkead of Goderich, for the capable and efficient manner, in which the program was presented. Judges for the recitations and public speaking were John Hanna, Ermine Copeland and Charles Lloyd of Wing- ham, and for the singing Lorne Eck- ruler of Brussels, The prize winners are as follows; Recitations-Junior grades: Shirley Bradburn, 13 East Wawanosh; Clifford Coultes, 13 E. W,; Joan Wightman, 11 E. W.; and George Procter, 7 Morris. Two-part chorus-Section 3, Morris; Section 17, E. W. and M. Vocal solos-Junior grade: Brodie Craig, 3, E.W. and M'.; Catherine Keating, 17, E.W. and Marian Hull, 3, M.; and Keith Anderson, 5,"M. Duets-Bar-