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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-11-16, Page 1WINGHAM, ONTARIO, ,THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1944 Subseriition $2,08 Per Year tail:004w With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. ELYMER HEY-ELL IS BACK IN CANADA 0 Arrived In London Wednesday Morning (Today) Anbtheryinghara boy has returned to Canada from the battlefields of Europe, This morning (Wednesday) Elymer IDeyell, 20-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs, Jack Deyell of town, arrived in London. He came back on a hos- pital ship. Word was received here on May 29th that he had been wound- ed May 23rd while in action with an anti-tank regiment in Italy. His wound was a nasty one. A shell frag- ment tore through the lower part of his left leg not only ripping the musc- les and tendons but also destroying a portion of the bone. Elymer has been in hospital since that time. Elymer enlisted in the fall' of 1942 and the next April •proceeded over- seas. He was in England about two months when he went to North Africa, then was in Sicily a couple of months prior to going to Italy. All here wish him,the best of luck. OCTOBER DONATIONS TO THE RED CROSS The Wingham Branch of the Cana- dian Red Cross Society wishes to acknowledge the following donations for the month of October and to thank the denors for their gifts: Mrs. Godkin, 1 quilt tops, 1 pt. cream for blood clinic; Miss Barwell, 1 shoulder wrap; Mrs. Gowans, 1 quilt top; Wingham Woman's Institute, 4 quilts; Whitechurch Red Cross, 26 quilts, included in these are Geo. McClenaghan, 2 quilts, Mrs. B. Mc- Clenaghan, 1 quilt, Mrs. W. Dawson, 1 quilt, Mrs. Miles McMillan, .1 quilt; Bluevale Red Cross, 5 nightgowns, 10 dresses, 1 quilt; 9th Turnberry, 6 quilts. Cash Donations—Mrs, Robt. Mc- Cleriaghare $2.90aa11'IiaeaCntherMeaRees. $2.00. ST. ANDREW'S WIS. HELD FINE MEETING Regret Expressed That Mrs. (Rev.) MacLean Is Leaving The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, was held on Wednesday afternoon last week with Mrs. W. A. Russell, the president, conducting the meeting. Miss Mary Graham gave a splendid paper, her topic being "Why Worry". Mrs. H. V. Pyrn gave an interesting paper on the history of the Jhansi Mission Field. Prayers were offered by Mrs. N. Fry, Mrs. Jno. Anderson and Mrs. Donald Rae. There was a touch of sadness to the meeting as it will be the last meeting that Mrs. (Rev.) Kenneth MacLean will attend prior to going to Exeter. Words of appreciation of the splendid. service that Mrs. MacLean had given the W.M.S. and the congregation were expressed by Mrs. H. C. MacLean and Mrs. D. Rae, who- also expressed the regret of the society on loosing such a valued member. Clegg House Sold Mr. Ross Scott of Brucefield, Blue Sunoco distributor, has purchased the Clegg house on Patrick street, also the lot from the house to Josephine street. Business In Listowel Sold The Thompson Hardware store in Listowel has been sold to Mr. D. IC. Pettie of Detroit. This hardware business was purchased in 1935 by Mr. Oliver Thompson of Listowel from S, L. Adolph. Since Mr. Thomp- son's death the business has been car- ried on by his sort, Rae Thompson, P,ae's plans for the future are iridefih- ite. Interesting Overseas Picture We ,„receiVed and 11.C.A.F, photo Monday which is of ititeteat here. It shows Richard Green, former motion pletere actor, citrrently playing in "Arms and the Man'' taking a few- Moments off backstage to autograph programmes for LAC. Lloyd Dobbs (Chef) of R, R. NO. 1, Centralia, and Corporal Charles "tett° Culiintort (Chef) of Wingham, The picture was take{!: somewhere overseas. Beat's Parents reside at BirirringliaM, Eng. land. We have placed the Photo lit' ur window, rita Davidson monies. Th4 was -fo tOt „ • ,imhnitea- .01 0"ir the Vattonal Ith played quiet . nuttileHrditri tirthe wreaths and-Dan Sounded the. att. ter of cete. 'wed by Last. Reveille • band lacing. .IONS 'PRISENTATION„. • TO R.M .GAI,LAOHER -Best Wishes of the Club Go With Him to Globe, Arizona A re-Vier Lions luncheon was held at the Queen's, Coffee Shop last Fri- day evening with a good attendance. aGuests of the Club were Rev. W. A. Meecroft and Reeve J. J, Evans, Lion 'Tamer Otto Gallagher led in the sing- ing and staged a competition between two quartettes. The first quartette composed of Lions Harry Gibson, Cord. Buchanan, Bill Connell and Jima Rae rendered "Memories". The second quartette composed of Lions Jack McKibbon, Chase Roberts, El- ston Cardiff, and Omail Haselgrove sang with great feeling, "Let Me Call -You Sweetheart". The Lions voted -the second quartette, the winners. The budget for the coining year was -recommended by the Directors and'ap- :proved by the Club, President Wilf. French announced that at the next :meeting he expected a visit from our District Governor, Bill Waterman of Windsor. He asked all the Lions to 'turn out for the occasion. He also :read a letter from the Kinsmen's. Club -of Kincardine inviting the Lions to visit them at their regular luncheon on November 16th at 7 p.m. Tailtwister Charles Roberts was given charge of the meeting and he produced a very large carton and asked Lion Harley Crawford to open it. He recalled that Lion Harley had a blessed event at his home recently. Lion Harley went to work on the package and unfolded wrapping after -wrapping. 'He was urged on .by the Lions and after removing his coat he -made good progress. At one stage he asked Lions Frank Madill an,d. Emery Stuckey to assist. After some fourte-en wrappings were removed, a silver mug, appeared suitably inscribed. The Lions roar was given in honour of "Carol Jean". Lion Harley was seren- (Continued on page three) 'Much ImprOved Mr: Thomas Fells, who has been Fill with pneumonia for the past' two -weeks, is much improved. although he still confined to his bed. o. D. G. M. VISITED MASONIC LODGE Banquet Held In His Honour- Following The Meeting • Rt. Wor. Bro. D. L. Chapman of listowel, District Deputy Grand Waster for Huron District No. 6, made 'his official visit to Wingham A.F. & A.M. No. 286 last week He was re- ceived with fitting honour after which -the first degree was exemplified. Following the work in the lodge room, Wor. Bro. J. H. Crawford, Master of the lodge, presided at a 'banquet tendered the District Deputy 'Grand Master. The toast to the King was given by the Master of the Lodge. -Wor, Bro. Capt. W. J. Adams propos- -ed the toast to Grand Lodge to which D.D.G.M. Rt. Wm Bro. Chapman responded. The toast to the visitors was given by Wor. Bro. A. J. Wal- ler to which D,D.G.M. Rt. Wor. Bro. Ralph Munro of Huron South and Rt: Wor, Bro, Howard 5, Wylie of Wrox- eter reaponded. Bro. Rev, E. 0. Gal- lagher gaie a short address expressing -his appreciatioh of the friendships he hai made in. Wingham. filiVIES, CARDS ARE WANTED AT ONCE Navy League Makes Special Appeal POI' The Lads Who Sail Our Ships The ntagazine and games tOttifnit- tees of the Navy League` beanelies' 'throughout Ontario are asking that householders' turn in their used garnet 'now to 'theta so that they may be for- Warded to sailors and Merchant sea-' eaten at sea, ashore, and in hospital, in lime for Chriettnas'. Take a good look - About the house for dart-boards and -darts arid ell kinds of alt-down games, -Ouch ,as dominoes, cheekere, chess, trokinole, cribbage ,boards and eteed poke of playing cards. Thousands of such games are re- Iluired if all ships are to be serviced in this raped, latne your a ..donation'of games at the local. Wier team.* Magazine depots, eltibbotest It/9nfOkrrovi0 Shop, tiatints ,ori *AWOL , CHARLIE BASKERVILLE WOUNDED IN ACTION Word Received Here Monday That He Is 7n hospital In Belgium Mr. Charles R. Wilkinson received word on Monday that his grandson, Lieut. _Charles H. Baskerville, had been wounded in the arm and leg and that he is in hospital in Belgium. Friends here will wish him a speedy recovery, Chaillie enlisted from here on SeP- tember 12th, 1939, joining up with the 100th Battery of Listowel. After training at Petawawa, Tracadia and Sussex in Nova Scotia, the battery went overseas three' years ago this month. He was then a sergeant. He was later chosen to attend an officers' course at Sandhurst Royal Military College, graduating in February of this year. He has been on the continent since the first week in July and was in Holland'at the time he was wound- ed. POPPY DAY WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL Sale Of Poppies Amounted To $250,24 The annual sale of Poppies was very successful in this community. The proceeds amounted to $250.24. The fiends derived from this source are kept in a separate account by the Legion and are used only for worthy cases among war veterans. Mr. W. G. Hamilton, president of the Legion, expressed his appreciation of the fine support given again this year, He also wishes to thank the Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion for their assistance also all others who assisted. ELMER E. HUFFMAN MISSINO IN ITALY Word Received By His Parents At Whitechurch On Monday Mr, and Mrs. Roy Huffman of Whitechurch, received word from the Department of Records on Monday, that their 26-year-old son, Sapper Elmer Ernest Huffman, was officially reported missing in action in Italy on November 2nd. The Huffman family for some years lived about five miles east of Kin- cardine, moving to the Leggatt farm, east of Whitechurch, in April this year. Sapper Huffman enlisted in July 1940 in the 12th Field Company of Engineers and after training at Peta- wawa proceeded overseas in August 1941. He went to Sicily at the time of the invasion of that country and then on to Italy, and has since been serving with the 8th Army. BRUCE OVER TOP IN VICTORY LOAN Final figures as 'released showed Bruce County well over the top in the Seventh Victory Loan with a total of 116.5 per cent of the objective of $2,850,000. Total sales $3,321,150. Following is the final standing: Teeswater 155 per cent; Port Elgin, 147; Lucknow, 181; Mildmay, 126; Walkertona'124; Tiverton 122; Tara,. 121; Paisley •118; Ripley 115; Cresley 112; Kincardine 109; Southanipton, 104; Wiarton 100. Township stand- ing: Ctilross, 150; Kincardine, 124; Greenock, 120;' Saugeen, 115; Arran, 109; Carrick 108,7; Brant, 108; Elder- sliC, 107; Kinloss, 105; Hepworth, 102; Hutiari, 102; Bruce, 100. Brute Pell,: instila, Lindsay, 181; Albemarle and Cepe Crokee, 410; ,Tobermory, 104; Lions' Head and Eastnor, 101. TO Present Pictttre At tiorrie The HOwick Federatioo of Agriettl- ture are holding an educational •plc. tiatja shoW• and lecture in. dorrie Two. Hall, Vitt:011day night, November 20th, at 8.80-, Everybody Welcome. No 3.dmisakm. Engagement Announcement The ettgagetherit is atinoilrited be. tOnett Thelma, onlydeughtor 'Chief 8toker anelgirs, Trueman, Patchett, Hants, England, and Edr. f emit th Wright tatteryt over. , ,Aitd Mrc Prank • rhea,• Wr water, 40111tavin. REV, NORTON SPOKE TO THE W. C. T. U. Miss. Purdy Resigned As President The regular monthly meeting of the W.C.T.U, was held at the home of Mrs, IGeo. H. Scott, Minnie Street, on Friday afternoon with a goodly num- ber in attendance. Miss Purdy pre- sided .over the meeting. The meeting opened with the hymn "What a friend we have in Jesus" and The Sery prayer by Mrs. A, Rinteul. secretary's report and the War - ices report was received and the treas- urer's report given by Mrs. E. Wilkin- son. The scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Geo. H. Scott from the 91st Psalm. It was decided to form an L. T. L. here with the following officers in charge; Miss Laura Collar, secretary; assistants, Mrs. (Rev.) Lucas and Mrs. E. Wilkinson: Mrs. Lucas of- fered a special prayer for the Pro- cedure and guidance of this work. Miss Purdy informed the meeting that owing to the illness of her mother m and she would have to leave Wingha tendered her resignation as president. The W. C. T. U. regret exceedingly Miss Purdy's leaving as she was a d the lends faithful and willing worker an prayers of the members and fr go with her at this time. Roll call was answered' by a verse of scripture and a hymn was sung, while the offering was being received. Mrs. H. Aitcheson sang an appropriate solo "Christ of Galilee". The guest speaker, Rev, Mr. Norton, was introduced by Miss Purdy. His message-was taken from the 24th chap: of Luke: verses 49-53. He asked did we ever lose or leave a loved one or have a loved one taken to Glory. There was always a sad feeling -at such a time. When 'Christ left Bethany he blessed the people and they returned to Jerusalem. with great joy. We as Christians should .get joy out Of sad- ness knowing we have the joy of Christ in our hearts, He quoted, in closing a prayer of an eight-year-old girl, "0, Lord help the bad people to be better. 0 Lord help the good people to be happier. Amen". Miss Purdy expressed the appreci- ation of the meeting to Mr. Norton for his inspiring message and Mrs. Lucas brought the meeting to a close with prayer. MOVING TO THEIR . NEW LOCATION The Coffee Shop, which has been operating in the Queen Hotel for the past nine years, is moving this week to its new location, the former Wil- liams Restaurant. The proprietors hope to have the new location in operation as soon as possible if not Saturday, early next week. • • . A dance will be held at Holmes' School Monday, November 20th. Mc-• Dowell's Orchestra. Lunch, Oilmour School Dance This Friday Owing to the, High School Com- mencement being held on the 24th the dance at Gilmour's school will be held Friday this week instead of the 24th as announced. Play In Belgrave Fri., Nov. 17 Come to the, play "One in a Mil- lion" in the Forester's hall, Belgrave, Fri., Nov. 17th at 8.80 sharp. Present, ed by the Young People Of Walton. Following the play there will be a dance with music furnished by Mc- Dowell's orchestra, This is your chance to support a worthy cause. The entire proceeds go to the cigarette fund for the boys overseas. Actinis- Atari 85e for the entire eveiling, MAILING LIST HAS BEEN CORRECTED Cbrrectitlrs Made lip .To Arid hien& big November 11th The yellow label Oh the upkerti band corner ref your paper, toile the date 'to which It is paid,,,r Please et, amine this lable as our mailing list has been corrected ttit and Including Saturday, November id lib, ' With the rationinAof newsprint it important that our lists are kept. ttp-to.date so an early settlernent by 'those in arrears er" whose papers ate Row due Will be gratly appreciated, TED ELLIOTT WAS INJURED OVERSEAS Had Both Bones Of His Leg Between The Ankle. And Knee Fractured Mr, and Mrs. Alert Elliott of town had a letter from their son, Sgt. E.A, (Ted) Elliott, on `Monday, telling them that, he had had an accident in Holland and was now -hi Leavensden Military Hospital, in "England, -The accident happened pa October 30th. Ted was riding a motorcycle over very rough and -slippery ;ground when, he was thrown off, the machine. A jeep coming up, from behind ran over him fracturing both bones in hip leg be- tween his ankle and knee:'_ `'.1-10 was taken' to Antwerp following the acci- dent and then flown ,to England. The letter was the first word that Mr. and Mrs. Elliott had received that he had been injured. Ted was a member of the 99th Battery and was a Member of the unit before it went active! early in Septem- ber 1941. He has been with the unit continuously since landing in France on "D" Day and then thruogh France,- Belgium into Holland. It is hoped that Ted's injuries will mend quickly. Lloyd Elliott, Ted's brother, is also with this unit. ELECTRIC HEATER CAUSE OF FIRE When an electric heater caused a bed to take fire at the home of Miss Isabella Simpson, Diagonal Road, Monday evening, the, firemen did som e fast work to bring the fire under con- trol. The damage from fire was con- fined to the bedroom but there will be considerable other damage from water. Dense smoke issued from the building which made it appear that the damage would have been more extensive. 'MONSTER BINGO A Bingo, bigger and better than ever, . will be held in the Oddfellow's rooms, Monday evening, November 20th. Play at 8.30 sharp. 20 games for 50 cents. Good prizes, Belgrave Rector Going To London Rev. P. H. Streeter, rector of the Anglican Churches at Belgrave, Blyth and Auburn, his accepted a call to the Church of the Epiphany in London, after serving in his present charge for three years. CIVIC REMEMBRANCE SERVICE WAS HELD Service Held At St. Andrew's Church Followed9 By Ceremony At The Cenotaph The Annual Civic Remembrance Service was held at St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church Sunday morning, Headed by the Wingham Citizens' Band the 99th ,(R) Battery, R.C.A., Legion and. Veterans, Mayor, Town Town Council and Officials, also representatives of organizations parad- ed from the armouries lo the church. Rev. Kenneth MacLean, minister of the church chose for his scripture reading 2nd Samuel 1: 17-27. The subject of his remarks was "Remem- brance". The church altar was very beautiful with wreaths which were later placed at the Cenotaph by the various organ- izations of the town, In the centre of the floral display was a basket of flowers placed in memory of the boys frOin. St, Andrew's Church who had given their all in the present conflict, Fit, Sgt. Wm, H. Fym, Sgt, Observ- er. George I% Xing, Flt. ,Sgt, Leslie Adair, and Capt. James M. McKague, The ehoir under- the direction of Mr. H. V Pyini organist and choir leader, sang "Arm of the Lord the solo parts being taken by Miss Elizabeth Hare and Mr. John P. Mckibbott; Miss • fla Craig was guest soloist. She wig "My Deliverer". Following the chorea service the piii'deirareke4ed to the Cenotaph where the coal ny of the placing of the wreaths was ilia with Mayor VICTORY LOAN OVER THE TOP IN HURON All Municipalities In Huron Oversub- scribed Their Quotas As Canada Rolls Up Record Sales Wingham Total $224,850 - 117,7% Of The Quota Huron once snore has demonstrated her ability to meet a challenge. Early in the Seventh Victory Loan campaign there were some who were of the opinion that Huron would not reach the required quota. But when the final returns rolled in the quota was not only oversubscribed but the extra 15 per cent which the Minister of Fin- atice requested was also oversubscrib- ed. Canada as a whole also met the challenge and it is expected that the loan total finally tabulated that the returns will reach well over the $1,450,000,000 mark, Tentative final returns Monday showed the subscrip- tions to amount to $1,402,956,100. District Quota West' ....$ 17010,08500 Wawanosh, I3StleYpthhen West 90,150 Exeter 200,000 Goderich 575,200 Tuckersmith ......— 21200 96:60000 Seaforth Wingham Colborne 22794,885500 Howick ........... ..... 265,000 Wawanosh East 80,750 Zurich & Hay E. 105,600 Brussels 86,650 Turnberry 11825,380500 Hallett Clinton 200,000 , 111,11 Usborne 108,600 108,60 Ashfield . .......... 112,050 107.76 Hensall & Hay E 107,000 107.00 Goderich Township 90,000 105.87 McKillop 104,000 102.97 Stanley 103,000 101.98 Morris 95,000 101,05 Grey 118,500 100.42 Stephen East 66,000 100.00 Air •Schools 203,650 • 151.05' Huron Cty. Total $3,821,250 119.27 BRIDGE CLUB Seven tables took part in the play at the Wingham Bridge Club Thurs- day evening. A Mitchell movement was held with the following results: North and South-1st., Mrs. Art Wil- son and J. H. Crawford; 2nd., Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Bert Porter; 3rd., Mrs. H. C. MacLean and Mrs. W. H. French; 4th., Mrs. G. MacKay and David Robb. East and West-1st., Mrs. Geo. Ross and Jack Mason; 2nd., Gordon MacKay and George Wil- liams;' 3rd., Art Wilson and W. H. French; 4th., 0. Haselgrove and Miss M. McCallum, Hole In Bridge Being Repaired Tuesday noon a hole was discovered in the floor of the third bridge and work was at once commenced to repair it, A section was cut and a new ce- ment base with top dressing will re- place the broken portion. Child Ran Into Car !Monday noon three-year-old Jackie Hotchkiss, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hotchkiss; ran across -Victoria Street, in front, of his home and ran right into the side of a car driven by Mr. W. Jackson. The child had his face and leg slightly injured, Presentation To Rev. Gallagher On Friday morning of last week the pupils of Currie's School said good- bye to Rev. E, 0. Gallagher who has been bringing Bible teaching to them each week. On behalf of the teachers and pupils with• all good wishes for him in his new work, he was presented with a leather wallet, and a letter sign- ed by all the pupils of the school. TAU DAY FOR THE BLIND SATURDAY ,,„. This Worth_y Cause Deserves tone Support' . . The annual Tag Day for the Natien. al Institute Tor the Blind is being held here on Saturday this week, November 18th, tinder the 'auspices of the Wo- men's' ,Institute, This is a most deserving cause and the funds "derived for these tag days doeS much to bring comfort and assist. ince to, those who live in darkness,. Ove generously'-your help le much appretiated, OVERSEAS LETTERS OF LOCAL INTEREST The following letter S from FO. S. C, Reid to his 'parents, Scott is now in Holland as, his letter indicates. He '. had been with the BBC and was sent , by them to Holland from London. Scott, who was with CIC.NX prior to enlistment, is haying a wonderful eX—prieri ce. October 20 1944, Somewhere in Holland Dear ,Mother; Yes, n9 doubt you've got a shock by now in seeing that I'm on the other side of the English Channel, but there's, no need to worry for rin O.K. and in a relatively safe place. I was in Brus- sels for -a few days and had quite a good time seeing here and there about the city. Everyone there still ,stops and says hello to us and say how glad they are to see as even though Bras- sels was liberated over a month ago, Ire all the cafes, etc., there's no end of merriment and they can't do enough for you. Some of the fellows who• were there at the first say the big 'wel- come was almost unbelievable, bigger than at Paris, I came over last week- end and the flight was quite nice and I we could see quite a bit on the way over. So far I've enjoyed it all im- mensely. They speak French in' Bel- gium so my high school French really came in handy for once and I got along amazingly well too, Last Sunday afternoon one of the local dentists who keeps bees as a hobby, took us out to his bee farm and gave us a two-hour lecture and demonstration •on the life of the bees in their colonies. After that he took us to his home where he gave us a glass of the loveliest French wine and his wife had supper all ready for us. It was very nice and included a good supply of the honey from his - own bees. I've never tasted honey- quite like it. It was really delicious. I guess the flowers and blossoms they get their nectar from is wl?at makes the difference. One of the first things .,.of course a Canadian notices over here is-thaf they drive On'tlie right side Or the street. How strange that such a funny little thing as that seems to mean so much, but it does. There is some very pretty country about Brus- sels and some lovely scenery through- out the city itself. On the way up here we passed through some lovely stretches of country. In some places along the road the trees form an arch- way for a hundred yards or so at a. stretch and right now the leaves are turning red and look very much ,like (Continued on page six) HE SCHOOL OPEN LIT. NEXT WEEK• Students Now Preparing For This Annual Event On Thursday and Friday evening next week the High School students will present their annual entertainment, the commencement. The students are now busy preparing for this fine en- tertainment and tickets are now on. sale. The one-act comedy this year is- "The Bard at Bakersvillc High". There will of course be the musical numbers by the Glee Club, demote strations and drills and dances. LARGE RED CROSS: SHIPMENT MADE Goods Were Sent To Headquarters November 9th The November shipment of Red. Cross work on Thursday last week, was a very large one and the ladies are to be congratulated on their splen- did work, The shipment contained the following: Army-25 pis. gloves; 11 helittetal 5 'high neck khaki sweaters, Airforce quota — 11 airforce high neck sweaters; 14 pm socks; 42 prs. grey sods. Non uttota.-1 pr. Seattle/4 stockings.' Civilian quota (knitted)--.. 2 ladies• sweaters; 2 he y§ avetatere'; 0 boys suite; baby's dresses, flospital quota-10 pre, pyjamas; aviators British Civilian qttota--4,84 bloutes4 40 suits underwear; 28 sanitary no0e Idris; 10 diapers; 24 tireaseS. taleri ntMtase.4, afghans; 51, quilti; nightgowns; 10 pT, •pyiatnas; 10 &es es; 1 boys blouse, Dance At Holmes' School Monday Next 156.10 144.91 136.59 132.44 132,23 128.31 124.09 120.98 117.7 117.25 116.95 116,04 114,01 112.60 111.19