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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-10-12, Page 1WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12th, 194 Nicriptions $2.00 141' a With Which Is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. 'ogle Copies Five Cenui DISTRICT GOVERNOR AT 110WICK LIONS Club Has A Very Interesting Meeting The October supper meeting of the Bowick Lions Club was held on Tues- day evening of last week in the base- ment of St. James' Anglican Church, Wroxeter. This was not the regular night for the supper meeting, the event :having been advanced one week to facilitate the visit of District Governor .Bill Waterman, of Windsor, who was in this area for the week and, due to ,gasoline and tire restrictions, was try- ing 'to visit all ,Chubs in this section. The attendance was considerably be- low average, possibly due to the .change in date, but the members pres- ent were unanimous in the opinion that it was the most enjoyable meeting yet held, with the exception of Charter 'banquets and ladies' nights. The lad- ies of the Wroxeter Guild maintained -the standard in catering to which the 1-lowick Lions are accustomed in., the -three villages, a standard not surpas- sed anywhere. An innovation, at an -ordinary supper meeting at least, was a vocal duet by Mrs. `Mac' McKinney and Mrs. Bill Durst. Their beautiful- ly blended 'voices were a delighful treat. The Club pianist, Lion G. K. Nobes, was their' accompanist. International Counsellor Geo. Lavel- le, of Palmerston, was then called upon by President Cloyne Michel to intro- (Continued .on page four) Patriotic Dance At Glenannan School, Friday; Octo- ber, 18th. Two door prizes. Draw on quilt. Proceeds for overseas boxes. Lunch booth. Conn's orchestra. Ad- mission 25c. Preached At St. Andrew's Church Mr. Norman Robertson, student at Knox College, Toronto, preached at St. Andrew's 'Church on Sunday. Mrs. G. E. Northwood of Dunnville sang a solo at the evening service. Marge Puff Ball • On the edge of his bush at his farm at Belgrave, George Johnston found a puff ball that is one of the largest found in this district in some years. It was 61 inches in circumference -which is some girth for a puff ball. Lighted Wnidows Improvement For the first time in over two years -the' window lights here were all aglow on Saturday evening. It was a wel- -come sight and the Main street surely 'presented a very fine appearance with -this added illumination, BINGO - BINGO - BINGO Attend the Legion Bingos held each 'Saturday night in the Council Chamb- ers. Gd'od Prizes, Proceeds for overseas smokes or post war work for .new army veterans. RUMMAGE SALE 'Sale In Armouries October .14th The Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital axe holding their -annual rummage sale in the Armour- ies on Saturday afternoon, October 14. Donations of clothing, furniture, -dishes, footwear, millinery, in fact any- -thing you can spare would be accept- able and can be sold. Please leave your donations at the Armouries on Friday afternoon, Octo- "ber 18th, If . you cannot bring them 'phone 19 and arrangement will be made to call,for them. Afternoon tea will be served and -there will also be a sale of baking. DISTRIGT TRAINING SCHOOL HELD HERE :Leaders Of Junior s Home Making Clubs Receive Instructions Local leaders of the Junior Home tnaking clubs of Blitevale, Ltmganfion, 'Walton and Gorrie met in the Town Hall here, Thursday and Friday, for a two,day training school in preparation for the fall project "Sleeping Gar- Stunts," The following leaders were present: lean° BlUevale: Mrs, D. S. Lawless, Walton; Miss Connie Morita, Dungannon; Mrs. J. Ww Ilyndirtan and Mrs. M Taylor, Get& The Meeting was' in charge of Miss Flora M. DUrnitt, of Dungannon, 'Huron County Home Economies .coach. THE SALVATION ARMY HOME FRONT APPEAL Campaign Is. Now In Progress The organization for the Salvation Army "Home Front Appeal" for this district is now complete and the work of gathering subscriptions is now in progress. The committee in charge of this work stresses the fact that the need is greater now than it was last year and the public are requested to bear this in mind 'when making donations. The Salvation Army carries on a very important work, a work that is very necessary, and which is very ef- fective. Almost all are familar with the great effort put forth to aid un- fortunate people with whom this org- anization comes in 'contact. Be ready when the canvasser calls, Ward chairmen: Mr. 5, McKibbon, Mr. R. Lloyd, Mr. H. Hopper, Mr. E. Wilkinson, Mr, J. Scott; Treasurer, Mr. R. R, Hobden. HORSE SHOW PLANS NEARLY COMPLETE There Will Be Both Afternoon And Evening Showing The prize list for the Horse Show which will be held here on Thursday, November 2, has been printed and re- veals a finch larger number of events than last year. The directors have de- cided to have two showings, afternoon and evening, as it would be impossible to run all these events off during the evening. Last year this show was an out- standing success and this year should repeat. Additional seats are being in- stalled so that a larger number may be accommodated. The show will be opened by Mr! f. A. Carroll, Director of Fairs, who will be introduced by, r. John W. Hanna, M.P.P. A former Belgrave boy who has been on active service for over three years, Stewart Geddes, has been pro- moted from the rank* of Sgt. Major to Lieutenant, Stewart is well known in this district and we extend congratu- lations. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest' Geddes of Seaforth. On Sep- tember 23rd he gradauted from the Royal Artillery O.C.T.U. England with the rank of Lieutenant. He went overseas in July 1943. * * * * Mrs. William Nicholson; Bluevale, whose son Joe, was .killed in action, has received a few of his personal be- longings. Among them was a wallet containing some currency from the countries in which he served in the Mediterranean area, Algiers, and Italy. There were some metal coins and also some of the paper variety money, ANESTHETIC MACHINE GIVEN TO HOSPITAL This Fine New Type Piece Of Equip- ment Was Presented Friday Evening At the regular monthly meeting of the Wingham General Hospital Board held on Friday evening, Mr. W. A, Galbraith, executor of the J. C. Currie Estate, on behalf of the estate pre- sented to the board a Heidbrink Gas Anesthetic Machine. This piece of equipment is the latest type of gas anesthetic machine that, can be pro- cured 'and will be of great benefit to the patients who need this type of anesthetic.' It has all the up-to-date controls and safeguards. Mr. Galbraith in presenting this gift said that he was very glad to be able to carry out the wishes of the one that entrusted him with this respon- sibility. He said that he had in select- ing the equipment, so far given to the hospital, chosen the best procurable and that he hoped to be able to con- tinue, to make gifts of other scientific equipment which would benefit the patients and make our hospital the best in the district. BOY SCOUT APPLE DAY SATURDAY Assist Scouting In Wingham By Buying An Apple The annual Boy Scout "Apple'Day" is being held on Saturday this week. Local Scouts are taking part in' this activity and the proceeds from the apples they sell will be for 'the benefit and improvement of local scouting. The Scout movement is a fine thing for young boys and your support is solicited. Be generous—pay plenty for your apple. BINGO BINGO BINGO Oddfellow's Hall, Thursday, Octo- ber 19th, 8.30 pm. sharp.. Admission 50c for 20 games. Special, 5 games at 10c each. Good prizes, Proceeds for Hospital Building Fund. Grey-Bruce Liberals Choose Harris Liberals of the Federal riding of Grey-Bruce at Durham, Tuesday, nom- inated the sitting member, Mayor Wal- ter E. Harris, lawyer of Markdale. ATTENTION RED CROSS EXECUTIVE A meeting of the Wingham District Red Cross Society Executive will be held in the Town Hall, Wingham, on Thursday afternoon this week, Octo- ber 12th. All members are urged to be present, OLD PAPERS FOUND IN WALL OF HOUSE Piece of Wall Broke Away Disclosing Jar With. Papers In 1905 on the Montgomery farm north of town, Lot 22, Concession 11, Turnberry, a new wall was built and to celebrate the event ajar containing Wingham papers and other articles was sealed in the wall, just a few weeks ago a section of this wall gave way • and Mrs. Clifford Jenkins who now resdes there found the jar. One paper, The Wingham Advance, is dated June 15th, 1905 and another July 27th, 1905. A Wingham Times dated July 20, 1905 was also in the jar. On one of the papers the names of Robert Montgomery, Annie Mont- gomery and Mary Montgomery were written. The name of. James Wallace as builder is also on this paper as is the name Stewart Wilson and 'it says he was working there, The styles of that day were also pre- served as there were •three covers off the New idea Woman's Magazine, A piece of lace crocheted by Mary Mont- gomery was in the jar as was a rev ligious paper,' The tereari Leaf. One of the papers contained the re, suits of an entrance examination, but in deference to some of our ladies we will not say who were on the lists. Advertisers were Walton McKibbon, A. L. Hamilton, A, I. McCall & Co., R. Knox, W. y. Greer, Cooper & Co., The Wingham tininess College, Ja C. I ackle, R. A. Hutchison, M. S. L, nottitith, Dominion Rank, Rank of Hamilton, Robert Maxwell, Abner Cosetts, Armstrong & CO,'s MUNICIPAL QUOTAS SET FOR NEW LOAN "Invest In Victory" 7th Loan Slogan The organization for the Seventh Victory Loan, which starts Monday, October 23rd, is well under way. - Lieutenant Ross Hilborn, a former Victory Loan Organizer now on Active Service with the Army and stationed at Ipperwash, has been granted special leave to assist with the organization in Huron County. The County Chairman, The Rev. W. A, Beecroft, has expressed his grati- fication at the manner in which the Committee Members are accepting their responsibilities for the forth- coming loan, and the Committee mem- bers are in turn confident that their respective districts will play their full part in this all important Victory Loan, Canvassing District Quota Ashfield Township $ 104,000 Wawanosh West 69,000 Colborne Township 66,000 Goderich 435,000 Wawanosh East 69,000 Wingham 191,000 Turnberry Township 76,000 Howick Township 226,000 Morris Township 94,000 Grey Township 118,000 Brussels 76,000 Blyth 46,000 Tuckersmith Township 101,000 McKillop Township 101,000 Hullett Township ..... 101,000 Seaforth 166,000 Stanley Township 102,000 Goderich Township 85,000 Hensall & Hay East 100,000 Zurich & Hay West 91,000 Usbdrne , Township 100,000 Exeter 151,000 Stephen East 66,000 Stephen West .66,000 Clinton 180,000 $ 2,980,000 BAPTIST Y. P. U. ELECT OFFICERS Miss Vivian MacLean Named President. The Baptist Young People's Union held their annual meeting on Tuesday evening last week and after a devotion- al program of chorus singing, com- ments and prayer, the election of of- ficers took place, resulting as follows,. President—Vivian MacLean. Vice-President—Harold/Pocock Secretary—Mildred Jones Treasurer—Reg. Collar Pianist—Lois Burchill Social Convenors—Mrs( E. Weitz, Mrs. B. MacLean, Norman Pocock. Commission Directors.— Service — Laura Collar, Devotional—Mrs. Lucas, Fellowship—Merrill Cantelon, Stew- ardship—Betty Collar, 27 Tables At Euchre The Oddfellows euchre on Thurs- day evening was a successful affair as twenty-seven tables took part in the play. The winners were: Ladies— let,, Mrs. Wilf, Henry; 2nd., Mrs. Bert Porter; 3rd., Mrs. Milford Fox- ton; consolation, Mrs. J. C. Brewer. Gentlemen-1st,, 'Grant Wilton; 2nd,, Miss Jean Wilton; 3rd., Bert Porter; consolation, R.Q.M.S. Eddie Walker. The proceeds are for the Hospital. Building Fund. NOTICE The Wingham Red Cross Society hereby notifies the‘ public that no per- son or persons a,re authorized' to sell Christmas or other cards under the name of the Red Cross, SECOND CROP OF POTATOES They Are Fine Specimens 1.•••••••••••••.i. Most people are satisfied with one crop of potatoes off a plot of ground per year, but not Jack Gorbutt. Jack has done the hat trick with his potato patch this year, On the 24th of May he planted potatoes which .lie harvest- ed July 25th, -As Men as he had this done he planted another crop which he has now dug arid they are truly fine spuds as we can testify to as we ate some. They are a good size and well fernied. He dug the first of them the first week in October. DISTRIBUTION DATES OF NEW RATION BOOKS All Places In This District Issuing Ration Book No, 5 Next Week Next week October 16 to 21, in- elusive, the new ration book No. 5, will be issued in this district. Please note -that the dates are not the same for the various centres. CheCk care- fully the date and hours for your dis- tribution centre. Books will not be"mailed, they must be called for by the party concerned or some responsible person. In this issue of this paper is an advertisement giving full instructions, Follow this instruction to insure efficient distri- bution. Places and Dates Wingham—Town Hall—Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Oct. 19, 20, 21 — 9.30 to 12 a.m. — 2 to 5.30 p.m. — Saturday evening 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. Bluevale—Chilver's Store—Tuesday, Wednesday, Oct 17, 18 — 2 to 5 p.m. Whitechurch McLean's Store — Tuesday, Oct. 17 —.1 to 6 p.m, Belgrave—Red Cross Rooms—Tues- day, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 18 1 to 5 p.m. Blyth—Memorial Hall — Thursday and Saturday, Oct. 19 and 21 — 1 to 5 p.m. and 7.30 to 9 p.m. Brussels—Public Library — Thurs-. day, Friday, Saturday, Oct. 19, 20, 21 —1,30 to 5,30 p.m, Wroxeter — Tuesday, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 18, — 1 to 5 p.m. Gorrie — Monday, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 17 — 1 to 5 p.m. Fordwich — Thursday, Friday, Oct. 19, 20 — 1 to 5 p.m. Ethel—Wednesday, Thursday, Fri- day, Oct. 18, 19, 20 — 1.30 to 5.30 p.m. TRANSFERRED TO TORONTO BRANCH Parties and Presentations For Miss Marjorie Herd Prior to Departure . Miss Marjorie Herd of the Cana- dian Bank of Commerce here, is being transferred to Toronto in the near future. Marjorie has been a popular member of the bank staff for nearly filie years. She has also been a valued member of the choir of the United Church and has held office in the Eastern Star. Prior to her departure she has been much entertained. She has been the guest of honour at the following homes this last week: Miss Yvonne McPherson, Mrs. L. Kress, Misses Phyllis and Marguerite Johns, Miss Dorothy Lloyd and Miss Edna Carr. On each occasion she was presented with a remembrance from the hostess. On Tuesday evening of this week, Miss Frances Powell gave a party at her home when thirty of Marjorie's friends surprised her. Court Whist was enjoyed during the evening. Fol- lowing a dainty lunch the girls pre- sented her with a beautiful black purse. The best wishes. of her many friends go with Marjorie to her new work in Toronto. Sang At United Church Mr, Bruce Edgar of Toronto, was the guest soloist at the United Church at the Sunday morning service. 40 Years Married We extend congratulations and good wishes to Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Campbell, C.P.R. station, who were 40 years married on Thursday last week, Euchre Holmes' School Come and bring your friends to the progressive euchre at Holmes School, Wednesday, October 18th. Play at 8,15 sharp. Admission 25c. Ladies of section please bring lunch and cards, RALLY AT BLUEVALE FRIDAY THIS. WEEK The annual rally of the Young People's Societies of the Huron- Malt- land Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Canada will be held in Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale, Friday evening this week, October 18. The special speaker will be Rev. D. Cram of Teeswater. Rev.. R. Stewart of Goderich will present the banner and the officers will be installed by Rev, S. Iterr of BrusSelS. LIBERAL CONVENTION THURSDAY THIS WEEK Mr. George Wood, M.P., -Will Be The .4010 Speaker The Liberal Association of 'North Huron will choose a candidate here, on Thursday afternoon this week October 12th. The political pot is getting closer to the boiling stage in this riding as last week the Progres- sive Conservatives again named Elston Cardiff, M.P., to carry their banner. The C.C.F. have been holding organiz- ation Meetings throughout this district and will have a candidate also. The speaker at the Liberal conven- tion here next week will be Mr. George Wood, M,P, for Brant riding. He put Sit Apps out of the running at the last Federal election. The face for the Liberal candidature is an open one. Names mentioned in this connection are Alex Alexander of Grey, R. H. Parsons, of Goderich, Hugh Hill of Colborne, but those in close touch with the party say that a dark horse is very likely to carry the convention. TO THE RED CROSS Society Expresses Appreciation Of Gifts The Wingham Branch of the Cana- dian Red Cross Society, wishes• to acknowledge the donations fox the month of September and to thank the donors for their gifts. Mrs, Fred Davidson, 1 quilt; Mrs, Pickell, Sr., doz. hot water bottle covers; Mrs. Geo. Phippen (Lower Wingham), 1 child's crib quilt; Miss Emma Davidson, 1 quilt top; White- church Red Cross,, 8 quilts of which Mrs. Robt. Laidlaw, Mrs. Robt. Ross and Mrs. Mac. Ross each donated 1 quilt, and Mrs. W. R. Farrier and Miss C. Laidlaw each donated 1 quilt top; Sixth Line group, .2 quilts; Bluevale, 5 suits pyjamas, med.; 5 suits pyjamas, 12 yrs.; 5 suits pyjamas, 6 yrs.; 5 girls' nighties, 8 yrs.; 2 quilts; Women's Institute, 1 quilt; 9th Turnberry, 4 quilts, 3 afghans. Cash Donations: Miss McCallum, $1.00; Whitechurch Red Cross (Miss Annie Kennedy's group, $4.50. IMPORTANT MEETING FOR ALL FARMERS A joint meeting of the Township Units of the Federation of Agriculture of East Wawanosh and Morris, .will be held in the Forester's Hall, Bel- grave, at 8 p.m., on Wednesday, October 18th. Dr. R, A. McIntosh of the Ontario Agriculture College, at Guelph, and Dr. R. A. Campbell, of Hensall, will be speakers, who will discuss Bangs disease and Mastitus, There will be no charge for admis- sion as the units are sponsoring this fleeting and they extend a cordial invitation to all farmers to attend and bring their live stock stock problems. DO YOUR PART TO PREVENT FIRES This Week Is Fire Prevention Week 'This week has been set aside as "Fire Prevention Week" for the Do- minion, under a proclamation issued by E. H. Coleman, Under Secretary of State, This week is quite suitable for the purpose, for it is at this time of the year that fire hazard seems to rate its highest, In the agricultural districts, barns freshly filled with crops are frequently prey to fires from spontaneous com- bustion. Threshing operations are definite fire ,hazards, and lightning adds to the terrible property toll ex- acted by fire each year. Then too, the cooler weather prompts persons to start fires in stoves and furnaces. These have stood idle for months, and rust and corrosion have been at work. Chimney pipes that may have been safe in the spring arc now past that point and more than ready for renewal. This week has been set aside to caution the folks to these hazards, and it is trusted that citizens will be doubly on their guard, and spend some time eliminating fire hazards, and be spared from proverty loss or damage and posSible injury or death. Some of the smaller kids are pretty pale and thin, and just last night about half a dozen came into our Well we had plenty of Jimmie Lee's good rice pudding so really filled them up and boy did they ever fill up, their tummies were really rounded out when they left. There are some pretty sad cases that we hear of though. One in particular was a mother and family of four, the father being killed in a bombing raid that destroyed their home at Rouen, They say they will have plenty of food once the crops are harvested and circulated around as they certainly have a good crop and are busy getting- it off now. The first and about the only thing they ask for is cigarettes. One chap told us they cost them roughly 35c each, via the black market, so I take it they have been pretty scarce. We have actually had it pretty soft this past two weeks. Our biggest problem is trying to keep up; the highways are pretty crowded, and you more or less wait your turn to move on them, By the way-, the good roads here are really super, nothing better in Ontario. Well as far as I know everyone from, home is fine, had word from Porky and he says he doesn't think lie has anything worse than a cracked hip, al- though he hadn't had an X-ray at the time so wasn't sure; also saw Tapper in Bayieux and he is O.K. So far I haven't been able to locate }Geo. Johnson, but have written him, so may see him soon; also tell Mrs. Johnson I am writing her this week (I hope). Will close for now; you know, Monday is wash day and I sure have it to do. Wish I could speak French and howl Bye, Ted. VOLUNTEERS WANTED, TO HELP ISSUE THE NEW RATION BOOKS' The call has gone out once more for volunteers to assist on October 19, 20, 21 in the council chambers here with the issuing of ration 'books. Ration book No. 5 will be given. out on these dates, if you can assist with this work phone 24 or leave your name. at the Town Clerk's office. PRESBYTERIAL TO 6 MEET AT LIIIKNOW Rally Will Be Held Wednesday,;, October 18th The fall rally for Maitland Presby- terial Society of the W,M,S. of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Lucknow, on Wednesday, October 18, at 2 o'clock, Following devotions con- ducted by members front South Kin-. loss, each auxiliary will give a brief report of some feature of work t,vhith may, be of help 'to other auxiliaries. Conferences will be conducted by Mrs. C. A, McCarron, Molesworth, Mrs. MacLean, Wingham, and Mrs. Me- Miley, Ripley, There will be a season of prayer on specified subjects, Mrs. A. 13. McDonald of Allen Craig, wilt be the attest Speaker, * * * * Mrs. S. A. Murray, Minnie Street, received word that her grandson, Pte, J. M, (Mac) Donald, of Mount Forest, had paid the supreme sacrifice, in Italy on September 6th, while serving with the Canadian 48th Highland Infantry Regiment. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Donald of Mount Forest. Sincere sympathy is extended to his parents,, his grandmother and his sister Jean, Mrs. Norman Grant, whose husband is overseas,. The Mount Forest Confederate said of him "Mac was a popular boy in town, quiet, unassuming and industri- ous and although born in Teeswater, had lived most of his 22 years in Mount Forest. He attended the schools here and later worked at Bate- man's store. He enlisted in August Young People Of The Huron-Maitiand 1942, trained at Cornwall and Reran Presbytery To Gather and went overseas in January 1948. After arriving in Italy Mt Easter Sun- day last, he was in action for a time, then was sent to a rest •area and from there to the Gothic Line". * * Recent enlistments for this district are; 130d Cruickshank of town, new stationed at Camp Borden; F. A. Templeman of town; L. X. Fitch, of Wroxeter; H, V, Roberts, Pordwieh; R. A, Havens, Lueknow.. OVERSEAS LETTERS OF LOCAL INTEREST The following lettr is fromTe-d. Elliott to his mother and father,'Mr.-. and Mrs. Alex. Elliott, Ted's letter has a very ',cheerful note indeed. 19th Cdn. Fld, Regt, R,C,A„ Monday, Sept. 4, 1944 Dear Mother and All: Well guess had better drop a line; have plenty of spare time thee days so stand a fair chance of gettinK' caught up on the mail. Mail has been very good lately, and. I have also received your parcels, and, you can bet that fruit cake didn't last very long; however the eating situation is ideal, couldn't wish for better. I hope you aren't getting tired of hearing how well I like "this" part of France; it certainly is quite a change from our first few weeks in the coun- try. As we look back on those days, it seems hard to realize it is all one. province; here you see very little war damage and behind us it's really a• mess. Also there is quite a change in the people; they certainly go out of their way' to please a Canadian, and I can SEPTEMBER DONATIONS I brate.ou they sure know how to cele-