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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-11-23, Page 1NAVY LEAGUE ASKS YOUR CO-OPERATION This Is Navy Week And Wingham Citizens Are Being Requested To Subscribe $450, To This Worthy Cause The men of the Merchant Marine and Navy look to the Navy League for many of the comforts which they require on the sea and in port. This week is "Navy Week" in Canada, and the people are asked to subscribe funds with which to catry on this very important work. One cannot stress too greatly the necessity of the hostels operated by the, Navy League. Of course this is only a portion of their work, To carry on this work the Navy League depends on public subscription and Wingham is being asked for $450.- 00. Lists have been placed in both banks for the convenience of the public or you may send your donation to Mrs. John P. McKibbon, treasurer of the Wingham Navy League Commit- tee. The Navy League operates 23 hostels in Canada and in the first seven months of this year these hostels cared for 1,064,334 sailors and mem- bers of the armed forces, providing them with comforts and hospitalization and otherwise catering 'to their wel- fare. „. The Navy League operates 89 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps throughout Canada. Here boys get splendid train- ing in seamanship and citizenship. TAO DAY FOR BLIND WAS THE BEST YET Taggers Collected '$113.01 Which Is $28,24 More Than. Last. Year The Tag Day held on Saturday in aid of the National Institute for the Blind was the most successfih ever held here; A total of $113,01 was collected which topped last years col- lection by $28.24. 'Thanks is due Mr, W. Stanley Hall, principal of Wingham High School, and to Mr. S. Beattie, principal of the Pnblic School, for their co-operation in sending pupils to carry on the tagging. The children worked well with untir- ing interest and effort, Special men- tion is made of Billy Pollock who collected $19,79, also Alice Parish with an amount of $16.00. On behalf of the Goderich-Fluron Advisory Board of the National Insti- tute of the Blind we say thank you to all• who helped to make the day a success, The Guelph: area convention of the Women's Institutes was held et elne Norfolk St. United Church, Guelph, Ont., on Thursday and Friday, No- venrnher 9th and 10th with about 800• delegates present from' the 'ten dig* tricts within this area. Mrs. J. Harold. Speir of Brussels ably presided at all sessions and was re-elected chairman. for the coming year. An honoured' guest at Guelph was Mrs. Alfred Watt, President of the Associated Women of the World. The theme of the con* vention was "The Wemen's rristitate in the post-war world" and this was discussed by Mrs, Watt, Miss Mary Clark; superintendent of W. L's, To- ronto, and Col, Thos. L, Kennedy, Minister of Agriculture for Ontario in their addresses, The Girls' session was in charge of Miss Florence. Eadie, Toronto, and the work and demonstrations of the girls merited much praise. Group ,discussions on the topic "Citizenship .and what it means," brought forward many helpful points on how to become better -citizens of integrity, intelligence and industry, so that we will be able to welcome and help those people coming to our coun- try in post-war years. We were 'urged to use the franchise as 80% of those not using their franchise are women. The convenors of standing commit- tees all gave splendid reports noting that keen interest was being taken by the branches along all subjects. ' There was one resolution to be sent to Government, that of abolishing all ladies' beverage rooms in Ontario There wete...ehanges made in some for the convenors ofi...tanan g coin- mittees, the one of interest te. East Huron District being the appointing of Mrs. D. S.1MacNaughton, BlueV7167, Ont., as convenor of Publicity. A special treat for the delegates was a tour of one hour to the beauty spots of the city as the guests of His Wor- ship, Mayor R. B. Robson. Rev. Kenneth MacLean Held Successful Bingo The Bingo held in the Oddfellows Hall on Monday evening, was 'a great.' success being attended by about am.. Minister At Blyth, Auburn Rev. Robert McConnell has takenetip; residence in the manse!, at Auburn. .He will be the Presbyterian minister at. Blyth, Auburn and Smith's Hill. Fire At Foxton's Dairy About 8.30 Friday morning the pipes leading from the furnace. to the chimney at Foxton's Dairy came apart. A fire was started injhe parti- tion which burned a small' hole, If the fire had not been 'noticed at once the results may have been very Serious. The firemen responsed. quickly And:, had things in hand very soon, VEST WANNOS11 F. Of AANNIM Officers Elected For The' Ensuing. Year The annual meeting of West. Wawa- nosh Federation of Agriculture', held in the township hall. The guest speaker was Bruce 'Matheson, ,kfuron County agricultural reptesentativk Election of officers resulted gas folv lows! president, 'Gus Xirialtai” president, George Haiku* oteretaitilt4' treasurer, Stewaff; divodtgotir Robert Stott, George tiallatn) ThompSen. Jill Nitta% trarat MeXenzie Webb and Prod. Wallace Miller and tverat were appointed delegatet.to county annual meeting:, LEFT FOR ARIZONA Parish Said Oood-Tye to Them at a Social Hour Held Following The Service Sunday Evening On the early train Monday Morning, Rev, E, 0, and Mrs. Gallagher, Lionel and Patsy, left, for their new home at Globe, Arizona. Mr: Gallagher has been rector of St. Paul's for seven years and on Sunday evening follow-, ing the church service 'the folk of the parish -gathered in their honour and to wish them a fond farewell, Mr. Gallagher was presented with a purse of money on 'behalf of the eon- Rev. E. 0. Gallagher gregation by Mr. R: E. Armitage and the address was read by Mr. C. A. Roberts. Both services on Sunday were at- tended by a large number who wish to show by their presence their apprecia- tion of his service to the church and the community. The Lions Club, of which Mr. Gallagher was Lion Tamer, attended in a body at the morning service as a mark of respect. Mr. Gallagher in reviewing his work here said he had stood for an inclus- ive church, for tolerance, and he was mindful of the fact that the churches were working in greater co-operation (Continued, on page four) Home From Hospital Mrs. Carl Bennett returned home 'on Saturday' from St. Joseph's Hospital, London, where she underwent a major operation early this month. Will Return To Work Here Miss L. Purdy of Grace Chapel left on Tuesday for her home in Sarnia owing to the illness of her mother. It will be good news to the community that Miss Purdy intends to return to her duties at the Chapel as soon as conditions at her home will permit. BRIDGE CLUB Seven' tables took part in the play at the Wingham Bridge Club on Thursday evening with the following results: North and South-1st., Miss Margaret MacLean and Jack Mason; 2nd., Miss M. McCallum and George Williams; 3rd., Mrs. J. Brown and Mrs. Gordon MacKay; 4th., Mr. and Mrs: W. H. French. East and West- 1st., Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Bert Porter; 2nd., Miss Mary Johnston and Mrs. H. C. MacLean; 3rd., Mrs, Her- bert Campbell and J. H. Crawford; 4th., Mrs, F. A. Parker and Gordon MacKay. LANDS SEAPLANE ON A DRY AIRPORT Relative of Local Man Lands Seaplane With Pontoons on Syracuse Municipal. Airport The question has often been asked, can a plane equipped with pontoons make a successful landing on land?. Capt. Merrill Phoenix answered that question when he flew his seaplane from Onondaga Lake to the Syracuse Airport and made a successful landing, This was the same plane in which Mr. and Mrs, Stewart' Dairow used for their wedding trip, Mrs. narrow was the former Patricia Gorbutt, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Albert Gor- butt, Syracuse, N.Y., whose marriage was solemnized at Ashbury Methodist Church, Solvay, October 21st. Miss Lillian Gorbutt, Wingham, was matron of Honour and Captain Phoen- ix was best man. Mrs. Darrow is a niece of Mr. Jack Gorbutt of town. Baptist Young Women's ' Mission Circle Honoured By Middlesex Lambton Association The monthly meeting of the Young Women's Mission Circle was held at the home of Mrs. Collar with the president, Miss Vivian MacLean,- in charge. The meeting opened with the singing of several choruses and prayer by the, president. Mrs. Lucas gave the watchtower news in which she told of two new missionaries who are ready to go to the foreign field. A season of prayer followed. Mrs. Bruce MacLean and a Miss Laura Collar reported on the Associ- ational meetings which they /attended in Strathroy recently, and gave inter- esting -facts about the work in the various churches of the Middlesex - Lambton Association. The Wingham Young Women's Mission Circle was congratulated eon its very fine contri- butions to Missions this past year, and was made the Honorary Circle of the Association. "Let the Beauty of Jesus be seen in me" Was our closing hymn and Miss Betty Collar dismissed he meet- ing with prayer. 'Refreshments were served. Euchre Lane's School Dec. 1st Progressive Euchre at Lane's Schoolhouse, Friday evening, Decem- ber lst. Playing will commence at 9 o'clock sharp. Proceeds for Patri- otic Purposes. MANY NEW DONORS AT BLOOD CLINIC 17th Blood Donor Clinic Held Here Last Week Attended By 209 of Which 41 Were New Donors Wingham and District 17th Blood Donor Clinic held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday morning last week was a pronounced success, with 209 attending, 125 men and 84 women. From the time the first donor came at 8 a.m., until the last one at 12,15 noon, and the blood was ready to be shipped on the afternoon train, all depart- ments were kept on the Move. An encouraging number of new donors were present, 41 offering their blood for the first time. Donors registered as follows: Wing'- ham 113; Bluevale 26; Gorrie 17; Bel- grave 13; Blyth 11; Wroxeter 7; Au- burn 5; Whitechurch 2; Mildmay 1; Waterloo 1. There were 42 third donors who re- ceived buttons and 24 sixth donors who received silver buttons. Six married couples were donors: Mr. and Mrs. James Seli, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. A. Currie, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Gersham John- ston, all of Wingham; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E, Austin and Mr. and Mrs, Jack Hutchison of Gorrie. The clinic was under the super- Vision of Mrs, Richardson of Toronto, boctors attending were; Connell and Crawford of Winghain, Hodd of Myth, McCallum of Teeswater. Local nurses as has been the case with all clinics also gave their services voluntary. In 'many places there has been an Manning decrease in the attendance at blood clinics, this has not been the (Continued on page three) INSTITUTE MEETS FRIDAY THIS WEEK • The November meeting of the Wingham Branch of the' Women's Institute will be held at 3 o'clock, :Friday afternoon this week; November 724th. A splendid program has been arranged, e Mrs. T. Bower will give a paper:. on Citizenship and the roll call will he answered by naming a motable persan in world affairs. The ;hostesses will be Mrs. W. J. Header :son, Mrs. -Carter, Mrs. Hastie, Mrs. Parker, "Reads Sarnia Kiwanis Club Mr: •Charles E. MacLean, a native •of Wingham, has been elected presi- dent of the Sarnia Kiwanis Club for -the year 1945. Mr. MacLean was 1st vice-president of the club for the 1944 -term. /EARLY NOMINATIONS IN MANY PLACES "Wingham Nominates On Monday Evening Neixt, Other Municipalities Friday Nominatien time is here once again .for many municipalities. The follow- ing places hold early nominations: :Wingham, Turnberry, Howick, East 'Wawanosh, 13lyth, Ashfield, Hensall, • Colborne, Goderich,' Goderith Town- ship, Hallett, ICinloss, Carrick, Cul- toss, Brant, Walkerton, Kincardine. Wingham nominates on Monday evening next and according to reports there IS little chance of an election. The other municipalities listed aboirc .hold their nominations on Friday this week, November 24th, The nomin- ationa in Turnberry, East Wawanosh and Howlett hare an added interest as thete municipalities will elect trustees tor the school 'areas which were form.- . ed this year. Yn the case of Turnberry and. East Wawanosh five trustees will ' be, elected for the whole township as the entire inunielpality fonts the 'ach061 area, In Howick there will be twO Seta of'trustees as the township is divided into two Sehbel areas, East and West With Which 'Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Subgcriptio WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER. 23rd, 1944 'Single Copies Five Cents MUMS HAVE STUDENTS READY TO INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AT 0, E. 5, Mr, J, Harold Speir Of Brussels A$41# Re-Elected Chairman Mrs. Betty Booth Installed As Worthy Matron REV, MacLEAN HOES TO EXETER CHARGE Congregation Held Social Evening In His Honaitr Friday Evening Rev. Kenneth MacLean preached his farewell services at St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church .on Sunday to large congregations. Mr. and Mrs. MacLean left on Tuesday for Exeter which will be his new field' of service. His induction will be held Friday At the morning service Mr. !Mac- Lean chose for his subject ."Where is the fleck", and his text was taken from WOMEN'S INSTITUT; • • AREA TOWNT LOCAL CURLERS AT • KITCHENER spgik. Two rinks from here have taken past in the Kitchener Granite Club Bon- speil, J. Raley, F. McCormick, C. El- liott, Jim Murray," skip, attended on Friday last week. They. lost' their first game, won their second and lost the third. On Monday another rink took part, G. C. IGammage, 0, Hasel- grove, J. H. Crawford, Art Wilson, skip. They won their first two games • and lost the third. On Wednesday (today) a third rink 7 will take part, C. H. MeAvoy, Jim Carr, Sr., Fred Davidson, Doeald Rae,. skip. GAMES, CARDS ARE WANTED AT ONCE Navy League Makes Special Appeal For The Lads Who Sail Our Ships At the Annual Installation of Of- tcers held on. Tuesday evening by Huron Chapter No, 89 O.E,S., the ceremony was conducted by Mrs. Viola Fox, P.D.D.G.M, Assisting '..were Mrs. Christine Currie, D.D,G,M,; :Mrs, Myrtle Stewart, P.D.D.G.M.; Rev. J. W. Stewart, P.G.P.; Mrs. :Katharine Wilson, P.M.; and Mrs. ',Edna Harrison, P.M. The retiring ceremony for the 1943- `44 officers was conducted by Mrs. Annie McKay, P.M. The officers- elect entered the Chapter room preced- ed by a • choir singing "All the way my Saviour leads me." The following officers were instal- led; WM.—Mrs, Betty Booth. • W.P.—Mr. T. Gilmour. A.M.—Mrs. Grace Webster. AP:—J. A, Fox. ' Sec'y.—Miss Verne Walker. 'Treas.—Mrs. Gwen Adams. .Cond.—Miss Dorothy Deans. _A.C.—Mrs. Mildred Dunlop. Chaplain—Miss Frances Powell, Marshall—Mrs. Kate Murray. 'Organist—Mrs. Birdie Copeland. .Adah—Mrs. Doris McKibben:: Ruth—Mrs,. Ada Armitage. Esther—Miss Lillian Fuller. Wartha—Mrs. Mary Henderson. .Elects—Mrs. Luella Carmichael. Warder—Mrs. Irene Stainton. Se'ntinel—Mrs. Myrtle Platt. As the Worthy Matron, Mrs. Betty Booth assumed her station through an arch formed by the choir, Mrs. Ada Armitage and Mrs.. Birdie Copeland sang "Just for today." On behalf of the Chapter Mrs. Tooth was presented with a gift by -the retiring W. Matron, and on behalf of F/O. W. T, Booth and Dorothy Ann, with a bouquet of Red Roses and a corsage. The retiring W. Matron, Mrs, -Gertrude Currie,' , was presented wide a Past Matron's Jewel and the retir- ing W. Patron, J. A. Fox, with a gift. The W. Matron presented her Instal- ling Officers with, gifts of appreciation. IV the close of the meeting refresh- ments were served. LOCAL MISSION CIRCLE HONOURE 20th verse of the 13th chapter of Jeremiah. When Mr. MacLean came here 14 years ago his first sermon was based on the 1st verse of the first chapter of Genesis and for his evening subject he chose the last chapter of the Bible, Revelations 22: 21 "The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all, Amen." Large congrega- tions were present at both services. Mr, John P. McKibbon sang "The Lord's Prayer at the evening service," On. Friday: evening the congregation held a social evening in honour of Mr. and Mrs. MacLean. The Sunday. School room was filled to capacity to wish them every success and happiness at Exeter. Mr. W. A. Miller was chairman and introduced the following prograni: piano solo, Gwen MacLean; solo, (Continued on page five) Cubs Will Miss Their Leader On Saturday the Cab Pack present- ed Rev. E. 0. Gallagher their leader, who has left for Arizona, with a sweat- er coat. Mr. Gallagher told us that he was touched with the thought bee hind this gift from the little fellows with whom he has spent many pleas- ant hours. Welcome To Wingham During the past week or so three families have taken up residence in' town. We extend to them a hearty welcome. They are: Mr .and Mrs. Rhys Pollock and two sons of White-, church, who reside on Victoria Street; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Keating and daughter of Belgrave, who purchased the Wilson home on Edward Street; Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Garrett and daugh- ter Diane, who come here from Val D'or, Que. Mr. Garrett is in charge of the men's department at the King Department store. He is a native of Parry Sound, Purchased Cottage Mr. j, H. Crawford has purchased a beautiful summer cottage in the Oak- wood development at Grand Bend. Local Foxes Prize Winners Mr. and Mrs, A. R. DuVal attended the Silver Fox Show at Brampton last week. Three of their foxes won rib- bons. Second prize was awarded to a pearl platinum adult; third prize to a Norge adult; fourth prize to a platin- um. silver pup, BAPTIST CHURCH HAD A SOCIAL EVENING Reception Was Held For Their New Minister And Wife, Presentation Made To Departing Minister And Family EXECUTIVE OF THE RED CROSS TO MEET A meeting of the executive of the Wingham District Red Cross will 'be held in the town hall on Thursday afternoon this week. Al! members are raged to-attend. PRESENT PROGRAM Annual Nigh .School Commencement Exercises. Thursday and Friday This. Week The annual Wingham High School Commencement exercises will be held on Thursday and Friday evenings this week in the town hall. Thursday evening Capt. W. j, Adams, chairman of the High School Board, will pre- side for the presentation of diplomas, scholarships, athletic awards and prizes. On Friday evening the Vale- dietory address will be given by Mil- dred Fitzpatrick, Otherwise the pro- grams are the same for both evenings. The play this year is 'The Bard at Bakersville High". A farce comedy one-act play, The Glee Club will' render several.' numbers and there will be dances, gymnastics, etc. This en- tertainment is anxiously awaited each year by the parents and friends of the students. BRUCE LIBERALS NAME OCHER Carl Whicher Chosen Over W. R. Tomlinson, K.C., the Present Member At an enthusiastic nominating con- vention of Bruce Liberals in Port El- gin, Carl ,.Whicher, of Colpoys Bay, was chosen candidate over W. R. Tomlinson, K,C., of Port Elgin. Others nominated, but withdrawing, were W. J. McKay, former M.LA., of Ripley, and W. B. Anderson, of Lucknow. The vote was: Whither, 179; Tom- linson, 149. More than 500 crowded' the meeting place to select the candi- date who faces opposition from Pro- gressive Conservative and C.C.F. nominees. The Progressive Conserv- atives several months ago chose Lieut. Andrew Robinson as their- standard- bearer and a few weeks ago the C.C.F. picked Moffat Jamieson as their candi- date. Mr. Tomlinson was chosen Liberal candidate in 1935 "and successfully contested the election that year and again in 1940. The same year he ac- cepted an army commission and serv- ed in Newfoundland, Britain and Italy. Mr. Whicher is a successful Colpoys Bay businessman and was an unsuc- cessful contestant for his party nom- ination in 1943 provincial election. Hon. Colin Gibson, Minister of National Revenue, was the special speaker. Eleven Pups In Litter Percy Caslick, Culross, has a dog that we believe has set a record at least for this district. It gave birth to eleven ups which are all very lively. Eight were born on Sunday and the other three some time during the night. IMION CALLS FOR REINFORCEMENTS Letter Sent To Member Of Parliament Urging Him To Support Immediate Reinforcements Including Draftees The following is a copy of a letter sent to our Member of Parliament from the Wingham Bianch of the Canadian Legion. November 18th, 1944 Mr. E. L. Cardiff, M.P. For Huron North, Brussels, Ontario. Dear Sir: As member of Parliament for Huron North we beg to draw your attention to the following resolution which was unanimously passed by the Wingham Legion, 'That the members of Wingham Branch No. 180, of the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League, are in favour of immediately making available for overseas rein- forcements, including draftees called up for home defense. The resolution further states that we as members of the Legion urge yott to support this policy in parliament and demand a re- corded vote on this question in the house." Trusting to receive your support in the matter contained in the above resolution, Yours very truly, W. G. Hamilton 'NA/Ingham Legion, Branch No. ISO ' tritish Empire Service League, The magazine and• games commit- tees of the Navy League branches throughout. Ontario are asking that householders turn in their used games now to them so that they may be for- warded to sailors and merchant sea- men at sea, ashore, and in hospital, in time for Christmas. Take a good look about the house for dart-boards and darts and all kinds of sit-down 'games, such as dominoes, checkers, chess,,, etokinole, cribbage ,boards and used patits of playing cards. Thousands of such gatnes are re- quired if all ships are to be serviced in this respect. Leave your donation of games at the local Navy League magazine depots, McKibbon'S, Ha'selgrove's, Hydro Shop, Masons or Mckvoys, The congregation of Wingham Baptist church gathered on Thursday evening to extend a hearty welcome to their new minister, Rev. J. H. N. Norton and Mrs, Norton. Mrs. Norton was presented with a bouquet of roses by Miss B. C. Walsh and Mr. Norton with a buttoniere by Helen Louise Pocock. Mr. Norton, on behalf of himself and his wife, thanked the congregation for their kindly welcome and said that such a happy start forecast a full and pleasant pastoral stay with them. As Rev. John Lucas, their former pastor was in town, the congregation took this opportunity of making, a presentation to him, Mrs. 'Lucas And Ruth. On behalf of the congregation Miss Vivian MacLean presented Mrs. Lucas with a trilight lamp; Roy Burchill presented Mr. Lucas with an occasional chair, and Ruth received a locket and bracelet, the presentation being made 'by Jessie Scott... Mr. Lucas expressed warm words• of ap- preciation for the kindness extended to himself and family by the members of the congregation. During the evening a program was presented which included chorus sing- ing led by Mrs. Lucas; prayer by Mr, John Kelly,. the singing of hymns; Bible contest and games; violin solos by Mr. Nelson Pickell with his wife as accompanist; solo, Rev. Norton; reading, Miss Ruth Lewis; duct, Miss Purdy and Miss Black of Grace Chapel, Following the reception, presenta- tions and program a social hour was held and lunch served, A violin solo, '‘The End of a Perfect nay" by Mr. Pieleell and the singing of the national Anthem, brought this very pleasant evening to a close,