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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-10-19, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gonie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Amy ititect,r, ST„ ANDREW'S CHURCH MARK ANNIVERSARY Guest Preacher Was Rev, W. A, Henderson, Native of Lucknow and Graduate of Wingham High. School TEMPERANCE GROUP OCTOBER MEETING Gathering Was Held In Grace Chapel Apartments The regular meeting of the W.C.T. U. 'was held Friday at the apartment of the Grace Chapel with a good number present. The opening hymn "The Lily, of the :Valley" was sung and Mrs. Geol-ge Scott opened with prayer. ' The minutes of last meeting was read also a report of the war work by the secretary. Mrs. Elmer Wilkin- son gave the treasurer's report. The toll call was answered by a verse of scripture.. The hymn "There is a Fountain filled with blood". was sung while the offering was being received. Miss. Black brought a very helpful devotional subject which was much enjoyed by all. It was taken from 1st Samuel 16:1-12. "Inward Character Surpasses Outward". Text, For the Lord seeth not as man seeth, for man looketh on the outward. appearance but the Lord looketh on the heart. The consequences of man looking on the outward appearance, some men and women spend a lifetime without get- ting' to the heart of Christianity and many people are attracted to Church by their architecture and robed choirs etc. Many public worship services are fast becoming places of entertainment, easy going religion. In the first place the church needs a vital religious ex- perience, more gospel of life, hope and salvation. Everywhere man is look- ing on the outward appearance but our help must come from God. If God was to turn a spot-light, on your heart would He find your heart right with him. "Be not deceived God is not mocked". Miss Black closed her de . vottonal with prayer. Miss Betty Collar sang a solo en- titled "Am I a Soldier." Miss Purdy read a topic entitled, "The Bible and the use of the word 'Wine'". And it told of how "wine" was not meant as a fermented or intoxicating drink and it gave the different meanings of Orient- al and especially Jewish customs in the Old Testament. Miss Bolt closed the meeting with prayer. Attended Memorial Service Mr. and Mrs. Percy Stainton and Mr. and Mrs. Herb.' Fuller attended a memorial service at Sonya, near Lindsay, on Sunday afternoon, held in memory of the late Sgt. Wm. Charles Stainton, who lost his life overseas on May 28, this year. NOTICE The Wingham Red Cros's Society hereby notifies the public that no per- son or persons are authorized to sell Christmas or other cards under the name of the Red Cross. SEVERAL GUESTS AT LIONS CLUB MEETING Mr. Frank Johnson Of CKNX Staff Was Guest Speaker A regular Lions luncheon was held last Thursday evening at the Town Hall with a good attendance. Guests of the Club were Frank Johnson and Bill Sims of the CKNX staff, Mr. Michael McPhail, a delegation from Palmerston, Tnt. Counsellor George Lavelle, Chas. Donnelly, President and Deputy District •Governor Eph, Gray. From Arthur, President, John Gillen and Lion Howe. Tailtwister Gord. Buchanan was back on the job in his usual fine form and made the fines pour in, He was assisted in his duties by Lions Alton Adams, Fred Spry and Dr. George Ross. Lions Jack McKibbon and Bill. Connell were penalized when found wearing exactly the same plaid ties. Lion Bill Connell worked out his penalty' with a good story. Lions Wilf, French and Harley Crawford were summoned to the front and accused of serious offence against the constitution. The Tailtwister ask- ed Secretary Wilbur Tiffin to read a section of the constitution which pro- hibited the introduction of political discussions of any kind. The Tail- twister proceeded to show that Lion Harley while. President, allowed a Shower of presents to Cub John Ed- ward Madill and President 'Wilf. Vrenth had recently permitted a show- et of gifts to Cub Lynn Stuekey. These incidents made it appear as if the leaders of the Club were backing up the "Baby Bonus" whith was a (Continued on page four) W1NGHAM, ON'TARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 1944' Subscription $2,00 Per Year' ,Single Copies Five Cents ANOTHER WINfillAM [BLOOD CLINIC WAS YOUNG PEOPLE'S RALLY HELD AT OLUEVALE REV, Fc Q. FOWLER LEAVING BUIVALE WIARTON PASTOR TO, TAKE MAL ..CHARGE MOST SUCCESSFUL Donations For Wingham Centre Have Now Passed The 2000 Mark. 42 New Donors Gave Blood Wingham District has now passed the 2000 mark in the Blood Donor service. Already 2114 blood plasmas have been sent from here to Red Cross Headquarters. The 'result of the 16th Blood Clinic held Wednesday last week was most gratifying to the com- tnitteeln charge of this service. There were 223 donors, 72 women and 151 men. Another pleasing feature of this clinic was the large number of new donors, 42, which sets a record for new donors. The donors came from; Wingham 86; Blyth 35; Wroxeter 26; Belgrave 25; Bluevale 18; Gorrie 8; Auburn 5; Clifford .5; Brussels 6; Whitechurch 3; Lucknow 1; Teeswater 1; Belmore 1. There is cause for gratification for the attendance at the clinics here from the town and surrounding district which very favourably with other places of the same population. In fact many places have had decreased attendance while here we have been going ahead and the committee in charge and those who make this pos- sible are to be congratulated. Seven married couples were donors at this clinic. They were: Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Douglas, Wroxeter; Mr. and ,Mrs. Joe Kermath, Wroxeter; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Howatt, Belgrave; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bieman, Bel- g rave ; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Farrish, Gorrie; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Carter, Blyth; Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Renwick, Clifford. The staff of workers were kept busy from 8 o'clock until 12,30 noon when the blood was rushed to the station to catch the afternoon train. Doctors attending the clinic were: Connel, Crawford, Redmond of Wingham; Johnston of Lucknow; McCallum of Teeswater; Jamieson of Brussels; Hodd of Blyth, who were assisted by local nurses. The next Clinic will be held Wed- nesday morning, November 15th. (Continued on page three) Will Preach His Farewell Sermon On November 5th 'Rev, F. G, Fowler, minister of Blue- vale and Eadies Presbyterian chnrchcs, has accepted a call to Bolton, Nash- ville and 10th 'line charge in the To- ronto Presbytery. He will preach •his farewell services on Sunday, Novem- ber 5th. At a meeting of the Huron-Maitland Presbytery held here on Tuesday afternoon to consider this call repre- sentatives from Bluevale and Eadies urged that Mr. Fowler remain in his present charge but the Presbytery granted translation• and Mr. Fowler will take over the Bolton charge, Rev. Donald B. Cram of Teeswater was named interim moderator for Eadies and Bluevale. Rev, John Norton of VViarton To Be Pastor Of Baptist Church Here A call from the Wingham Baptist Church congregation 'to Rev. John Norton, B. Th., of Wiarton, has been accepted and Mr, Norton will com- mence his pastorate here next Sunday. Mr, Norton preached here last Sunday, For the past nine and a half years he has been stationed 'at Wiarton where he was chaplain of the Lesion and secretary-treasurer of Wiarton Ministerial Association. He is .a graduate of the McMaster University and had charges at Welland and Lon- don prior to going to Wiarton. Mr. and Mrs. Norton will move into the Baptist parsonage, Centre Street, on Friday this week, and on behalf of the citizens of this community we ex- tend to them a hearty welcome. Large congregations were present at St. Andrew's Presbyterian church on. Sunday when the congregation held their anniversary services. Rev. Ken-, neth MacLean conducted the services and introduced the special speaker, Rev. Wm, A, Henderson, B.A., of Hillsdale. Mr. Henderson is well known in this community as he spent his youth at Lucknow attending the schools there prior to graTuating front Wingham High School. He is a grad- uate of Western University, London, and of Knox College, Toronto. Many of his friends of school days were present to hear his message, Mr. Henderson chose for his scrip- ture reading at the morning service the 15th chapter of Jeremiah, and his text was Philippians 4th chapter, 8th verse, "Finally, brethern, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatso- Mr. Wes. Nellands, Secretary Of Farm, ever things are lovely, whatsoever Radio Forums, Was Guest Speaker things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Mr. Henderson said we as Canadian people are richly, blessed, I know of no land as favoured as ours, and we should give thanks to God for all he has done for us. If we made a list of our blessings at the top of the list would be God's. Word. Christianity is to go forth and do good and be good. To foster these virtues only is not true religion. Christianity is riot escape from this life but to show we have the power to overcome evil. The scripture reading for the even- ing service was the 14th chapter of Luke beginning at the 25th verse and the text was the 24th verse of the 6th chapter of Matthew, "No man can serve two masters: for either he wilt late the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and de- spise the other. Ye cannot serve God and Mammon." The choir sang at the morning serv- ice "God is our refuge and strength". The Male Chorus led in the service of praise at the evening service. They "Lead me gently Home", and "Dear Land of Home". Mr. John P. McKibbon was soloist singing "Thanks be to God",—Dickson, The music was under the direct;pn of Harold Victor Pym, organist and choirmaster.. Wise Anna Chittick Named President The Young People's Societies of the !Huron-Maitland Presbytery held their :annual Rally in Knox Presbyterian ChurCh, Bluevale, on 'Friday evening, October 13th, with 146 delegates pres- .ent, The president,. Miss ',Anna Chittick .of Wingham, presided. The song serv- ice was conducted by Miss Marion McDonald of Lucknow. Miss Jessie Little of Brussels conducted the De- votional exercises. The secretarie's report was given by Miss Lillian Darling of Belmore and Miss Jean Elliott, Bluevale, gave the treasurer's :report. Rev. F.' G. Fowler, Bluevale, ;gave an interim report on the consti- tution, Sam Ruttan, the official dele., gate for the Association gave the re- •port of the Provincial Convention held recently at Hamilton, The report of the nominating committee was present- ed by Miss Jessie Little,. The special speaker was the Rev. Donald B. Cram of Teeswater.' Rev. Richard Steuart of Goderich presented 'the Banner to Ale Bluevale society for efficiency during the year 1943. The following officers were elected by the delegates and installed by Rev. :S. Kerr of Brussels: President — Miss Anna Chittick, Wingharn. 1st Vice-Pres.—Gordon Wall, Lang- side. 2nd Vice-Pres.—Dan Walter, Gode- rich. Secretary — Miss Helen Elliott, Molesworth. Treasurer-I-Miss Janet Cluff, Sea- lorth. Committee Convenors: Worship—Miss Jessie Little, Brus- sels. Fellowship — Miss Elda Ballagh, Teeswater, Service—Donald Henderson, Luck- now. Delegates were present from Bel- tnore, Brussels, Bluevale, Eadies, Goderich, Lucknow, Teeswater, Sea- forth, Molesworth and Wingham. At the close of the meeting lunch was served by members of Bluevale .Society assisted by the Ladies Aid Society. MORRIS FEDERATION HELD A BANQUET Our Sailors The Morris Federation of Agricul- ture held a banquet in the basement of Brussels Presbyterian Church on Tuesday night, when a large gathering sat down to a bountiful supper pre- pared by the ladies of the church. Harvey Johnston, president of the Morris unit, was chairman. Wes. Nel- lands, •provincial secretary of Farm Radio Forums, was the special speak- er. He outlined the work of the For- ums and what they were, doing. Short addresses were also given by L. E. Cardiff, M.P.; John Hanna, M.P.P.; Bruce Matheson, Agricultural Repre- sentative for Huron; Russell Bolton, vice-president of Huron Federation. Mr. Jefferson of Clinton spoke on the coming Victory Loan. L. D. Thomp- son, organist of the church, was pian- ist and gave a musical number. Mi. Laycock led the gathering in com- munity singing. During the evening William Speirs, past_presidgat_of the federation, sang a, solo. Presentation To Bride On Friday evening the staff of the Wingham Public School met at the home of Mis's Phyllis johns to honour the recent bride, Mrs. Roy Morgan (nee. Alberta Walker). At the con- clusion of a very enjoyable evening, Mrs. Morgan was presented with a walnut table. EASTERN STAR HELD MARATHON The October meeting of Eadies Women's Missionary Society, was held last week in Gilmour's School. The meeting opened with singing the hymn "Take up Thy Cross". Miss Jean Wilton gave the scripture, reading from Hosea, chapter six and the com- ments one same. A prayer by Mrs. Hugh Gilmour was followed by the hymn "0, safe to the Rock that is higher than I." The topic, We fight for the future, from the book "The World Role of the British Common- wealth," was taken by Mrs. George Day. During business discussion it was .decided to hold the Thankoffering meeting in the church on Sunday evening, November the 12th, with Mrs. McCarroll' of Molesworth as -guest speaker. The closing hymn wds "Blest are the pure in heart," followed by the Lord's Prayer and National Anthem, Chapter Made Some Worthy Donations RETAIL MERCHANTS TO HOLD MEETING Following the meeting of Huron Chapter No. 89 O.E.S. on Tuesday evening, October 10th, the final game of a four-month Marathon of Bridge and Euchre, was played. Winners for the night's play were: Bridge—Mrs. May Porter; Euchre— Mrs. Eva Carr; Lucky prize—Mr. R. A. Coutts. Winners of the Marathon play were: Bridge -- Mrs. Catharine Wilson; Euchre—Mrs. Harriet 'Smith, The Marathonirealized net proceeds of $49.56. The Chapter made the following do- nations—$20.00 to the support of the 0.E.S: Hospital room; $10.00 to the Navy League and $10.00 to the Red Shield Fund of the Salvation Army. The attention of all businessmen is directed to a meeting of the Wingham. Retail Merchant's Association which will be held at 7.30 p.m. in the Council. Chambers on Tuesday night next week., A full attendance is requested as ixn- portant business will be discussed. Attended Funeral In. London Mr. and Mrs. C. N, Merkley wem. in London on Thusday last attend- ing the funeral of their nephew, Gerald. Harold, seven-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Merkley of Windsor. Burial was made in London Cemetery. ST. ANDREW'S W.M.S. HAD FINE MEETING Bridge Club Starts Friday The first game of the fall season of the Wingham Bridge Club will be held in the Masonic Hall on Friday evening this week, Mrs. J. A. Gray, President Of The Brandon Presbyterial, Gave Report Of Council Meeting Freak Potato Mr. Dave Finley found something rather unique in his garden last week. In his potato patch was a freak potato which grew- in such a distorted manner that it resembles a kewpie doll. It is a sad looking fellow with its head on one side but it also' carrys a cheerful note as there is an inverted V for Vic- tory sign on the stomach portion. RED SHIELD DRIVE NOW IN FULL SWING This Annual Campaign Has objective Of $1200 The Women's Missionary Society of St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church held their October meeting on Wed- nesday, The president, Mrs. W. Res- sell, conducted the meeting and open- ed the meeting with the call to wor. ship. After the singing of a hymn, Miss F. Wilson gave the scripture reading from John, chapter 18, verges 83 to 40. Miss C.Malurney led in prayer from the Glad Tidings. Miss. B. Graham took the paper from the devotional study book "Is it your own idea". The offering was received and. dedicated in prayer by Mrs. H. C, MacLean, Mrs. J. A. Gray, president of Bran- don Presbyterial, brought greetings from that Presbyterial and also 'gave some of the highlights of the Council meeting held recently in Toronto tti Which she was a delegate. Mrs. H. McGee gave a report on the Plhil Vida of their activities 'during 'the past year, After the singing a Itynut, Mrs, 11 Rat closed the meeting with , prayers APPLE DAY WAS SUCCESS HERE Collection Amounted To $123.00 Apple pay held here on Saturday by the Roy Stotits and Cubs was the most successful yet staged. The tag- gers collected $123,00 of which about $90.00 will be net profit for use of Scouting projects. The &aunt Master and Cub Master, the Scouts and Cubs take this oppor- tunity of expressing their appreciation to the people of the cornintinity for their splendid support. :E. W. FEDERATION TO HOLD ANNUAL The annual meeting of the East "Wawanosh Unit of the Federation of Agriculture will be held at 8 o'clock ..on Wednesday, October 25th, in .the Forester's Hall, Belgrave. Besides the -usual business there will be an mis- ecellaneous program. Attended Lions Meeting ' In Palmerston Attending the 5th Anniversary din- :t er of the Palmerston Lions Club on Monday evening were, W. H. French, Ronald Rae, W. G. Hamilton,. Charles .A. Roberts, W. G. ,Tiffin and W. W. Armstrong. The special speaker was :Past International Counsellor Reid Murdock .of Toronto. -ProCeedi Were 525.26 Exceeding ' Last Years' Record Sale 'By Over $225.00 The Rummage Sale held' in the armouries on Saturday under the aus- pices of the Woman's Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital; was the largest ever staged by this organiza- -tion, This annual event each year has grown in sales but this year set a -record far beyond other years. The proceeds amounted to $526,26 which is .$255 more than was realized at the sale last year. All the work was voluntary and the 'expenses will not exceed $10,00. The -money from this event will be used to supply furnishings which will be nee, essary when the new addition to the hospital is completed. Breakdown of Sales Men's and Women's Cleating 4218,77 Children's Clothing and Miscellaneous Articles 70.83 Dishes and Novelties 78.67 ,.Shoes ....... .. ....... . . .. . .. 51.07 RUMMAGE SALE WAS BIGGER THAN EVER 'tjpholstery Covers 86.45 Groceries and 13 Siting .. 16,88 Total .44 During the past year or two the local branch of the Navy League has been sending magazines to headquart- ers for distribution to our sailors. For some time. after this was started the collections from the depots were most satisfactory but of late there has been a falling off in this project. Leave your magazines at one of the following depots: McKibbon's, Hasel- grove's, Hydro Shop, Mason's, Mc- Avoy's Drug Store. Pass your read- ing material on to the lads who sail the deep for democracy. . 'Ditty Bag Notice There is still time to participate in the local ditty bag campaign. Leave your donations at the Red Cross rooms, Tuesday or Thursday after- noons or at McKibbon's Drug Store. Cash donations may be given in place of the articles for the bags. FADIES W. M, S. PLAN FOR THANKOFFERING Mrs. McCarron of Molesworth Will Be Guest Speaker Heads Guelph C. C. F. At a recent meeting of the Guelph C.C.F. Club a former East Wawanosh man, Richard Deacon, was Aimed president. He is a brother of David Deacon of East Wawanosh and Leslie, now of Saskatoon. His wife was the former Etta ,Salter of town, eldest daughter of William Salter, sister of Russell and Frank Salter, Highway 4, south of town and ,Mrs. Ross Button of Morris. WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR OLD MAGAZINES The Navy League Needs Them For The annual campaign of the Salva- flee Army, Red Shield Home Front, is now underway in' this district. This campaign has always received generous. Support from the folk of thid corn- &ninny and it is' the hope of Mote in charge that the 100.1 objective of $1200 will again be exceeded this year. Be prepared with your donations when the canvasser calls arid be as generous as possible. SOLDIER WOUNDED Gnr, W, Carl Hart Wounded While Serving 1n France Mrs, Bert Taylor of Zetland receiv.; ed word on Friday that her son Gnr. W. Carl Hart had been wounded while serving with an anti-aircraft battery in France. There were no particulars as to the nature or extent of the wounds, Friends here will hope for favourable word soon. ' Carl enlisted about four years ago at Guelph and following a period of training proceeded overseas, three years ago. He had been serving in France with the 16th A. A Battery. His wife is the former Vina Durnin of town who now resides in Guelph. RALLY DAY HELD AT UNITED CHURCH S. S. Service Was At4nded By A Large Gathering The annual Rally Day .Service was held by the United Church Sunday School on Sunday afternoon with a very gratifying attendance. Mr. Frank R. Howson wasin charge of the serv- ice and a feature of the afternoon was selections by a ladies trio froth Har- riston, Mrs. Pring Mrs. Downer, and• Mrs. Shannon, with Mrs. Hazard as accompanist. Mrs. Pring also render- ed three delightful solos. The address was given by Rev. W. A. Beecroft. Three children took the scripture readings the following pas- sages being recited, Mary Crawford, the first nine verses' of the 12th chap- ter of Romans; Norman Walpole, the first Psalm, and Mary Finley, the 122 Psalm. Other items on the program were: song by four girls, Jean Bush- field, Eleanor Deyell, Irene King, Marjorie Coyeland; piano solo, Jessie Currie; solo, Marion Irwin. BINGO BINGO - BINGO Attend the Legion Bingos held each Saturday night in the Council Chamb- ers. Good Prizes. Proceeds for overseas smokes or post war work for new army veterans. MISSIONARY WILL ADDRESS MEETINGS Mrs. M. D. Shantz, returned Mis- sionary from China, will show lantern slides at Grace Chapel, Thursday at 8 p.m. Mrs. Shantz has spent many busy and fruitful years in China and will have something interesting and helpful to tell. She 'will also speak on Friday even- ing, 8 p.m. at the Lower Town prayer meeting held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hawthorne this week. On Sunday she will be the speaker at the 3 o'clock service held in the Lower Town School and the service in Grace Chapel at 7 p.m. A hearty welcome is given to all. Institute Euchre Monday An Institute euchre will be held on Monday next, October 23rd, at 8.15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Mem- bers please bring sandwiches. Ad- mission 25c. Donations. To Red Cross The Laidlaw Fur Farm have do- nated the prodeeds from .the sale of a beautiful fox fur to the local Red Cross Society, The society extends their sincere appreciation to Mr, and Mrs. Laidlaw for their splendid do- nation, GET YOUR RATION BOOK THIS WEEK Distribution Here Will Be Thursday, Friday, Saturday This Week This is Ration Boa week, the week to procure your,new ration books, No. 5, The list of all distributing centres were in our issue of 'last, By the time this issue is out some centres will have finished their distribution, Others Will not have started as yet. Distribution will take place here in the Town Hall, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 19, 20, — to 12 neon; 2 to 5.30 ateti day, and Saturday evening 7.80 to 0.80, Follow the instructions which have been pub- lished in procuring your new ration hooks. BINGO BINGO BINGO Oddfellow's Hall, Thursday, Octo- ber 19th, 8.30 p.m. sharp. Admission 50c for 20 games. Special, 5 games at 10c each. Good prizes. Proceeds for Hospital. Building Fund. hODERICH SOLDIER IS LIBERAL CHOICE At a well-attended nomination meeting here on Thursday afternoon the Liberals of North Huron chose for their candidate ,in the next Federal election, 37-year-old Major Douglas Ross Nairn, Goderich barrister, at present on the legal staff of Military District No. 1. Three others were nominated, but Major Nairn received an acclamation as the others did not allow their name to go before the con- vention. They were: Mr. G. L. Par- sons of Goderich; Mr, Donald Blue of Ashfield; Mr, Frank Fingland of Clinton. Major Nairn is a native of Goderich and attended public and high schools there. After graduating from Os- goode Hall, he commenced the prac- tice of law in his home town and fol- lowing ten years of successful prac- dee enlisted in the Active Forces. After taking part in the operations in North Africa, Sicily and Italy, he re- turned to Canada due to his category being lowered. Prior to joining the Elgin regiment he was for some years a member of the Middlesex-Huron Regiment and was entrusted with the task of recruiting' a company for overseas. service, • He said the major problems at pres- ent were to win the war and then wilt the peace. Rehabilitate the returning veterans and he said the legislation At present enacted by the Liberal ,gov. (Continued ott page four) Major Douglas Ross Nairn To Carry Liberal Standard In Huron North "foist s k"Teetlied to Bring the Boys and Girls ilack