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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-11-30, Page 2The pictogram above shows the pur- chasing• power of 100 Polish zlotys (approximately $20 in Canadian money) before the war and after four years of German occupation. The average monthly wage in pre-war Po- land was 800 zlotys or $60 but the cost of living was low in comparison with other European countries. After four years of occupation the cost of existing was astronomical. Money has little meaning and such foodstuffs and clothing as are available are acquired by the system of barter. Since the above figures were released another year of occupation has been added and Polish dnformation sources indicate that the situation-today is, if anything, worse. THE ANSWER Theanswer to this questiOn—for thou- sands of Canada's fighting tnen,..will tome from the hearts of volunteer blood donors, In Ontario donations are lagging. 50,009 tete donors Must be registered immediately if We are to do our share in giving oar boys Over there a second lease on life. Did you ever talk to a boy, back from active service, whose life has been, saved by 'blood transfusion? . . because then, and 15 UP TO rill FE, You ought to only then will *yen realize the full import of this service of mercy. You'll realize what- blood donor service means to our fighting men to boy sdose to you or to youe friends ... who are taking their chances over there . for you, Register note help bring theta back alive! This it your chance tr help Red Crost tn a main the lifeline! 4PASir iritaeVie& 1019,404.0 CANADIAN + Rea 'crtost Next Clinic Wed.t Dec. 20th 'AC 4 TWO WINGHANI ADVANCE-TIMS • . ThurscloyR Nov`, 30th, 1944 BAKE HURON. FISHING The Southampton :Beacon in its last issue sounded a note' that requires considerable study,. then ection The Beacon reports that declining catches of fish in Lake. Huron over • the past few years was capped this season by a record low catch. This treated a serious situation for commercial fisher- men who work out of our lake ports. The Beacon says that the fishermen of their town did not catch sufficient fish this fall to pay expenses. High prices have been a great aid in keeping this industry going but it now appears that the industry is in a bad way. This is bad news for the consenting' poblic es well as the fishermen. Huron County Council at its last session had a discussion on this subject and made a move to have it corrected. But the move apparently must be in a- much larger area if Lake Huron is to remain a commercial fishing ground. * * * * DIM THOSE LIGHTS The fellow most hated on the road. next to the road hog, is the one that swishes along the road at night with, his lights glaring- in the on-coming motorists eyes, - stost cars today are so equipped that a flick of a button will dim the lights, but :many motorists are either too lazy or too careless to bother. Accidents • happen from this careless habit and even if there is no apparent bad effect the nerves of the on-coming driver are given a setback. Three people were injured recently_ near Listowel and the driver of the • car said he was blinded by bright ap- proaching lights and time got onto the shoulder of the road. • * k * PROPER RECREATION IS VITAL TO HEALTH The late Chauneey Depew, famous American senator as well known for his wit as for his skill in debate, once said that he took absolutely no exer- cise to act as pall bearer for hie friends who did. And there's a good deal of common sense behind the flip- pancy of that remark. Your heart is a loyal and tireless organ, but there ,comes a time when it may object to overwork. Exercise is a valuable form o recreation, invaluable to youth and use- ful when youth is past—but when middle-age is reached moderation i exercise is insurance on having more years to enjoy other recreations.. Fortunately, recreation is not limited. to any one type of activity. There are literally hundreds of forms of recrea- tion, from the most active to those that require nothing more than sitting down and listening. They can all serve the useful purpose of relieving mental and nervous strain, of helping to recharge the human ebatterieS", and giving zest to living, Semi-active and non-active recreations available to all include bobbies, attendance at sports events, attendance at or more direct interest in musical or dramatic enter- tainments, active interest in discussion or educational groups. Alt afford diversion, a change of activity, and the very necessary break in the monotony of everyday routine. If older people do not confine their recreation within the limits of their strength and physical condition, the resulting strain tears down gather than builds up—their recreation does no good—possibly harm. * * S Congratulations to the students and teachers of Wingham High School on rOAMMAAAHMAAAHWMOVIIM 44444 01,111WW111104WAWAHAIU „e4in u rlmt % CUPS I OF DISTRICT NEWS u,AP1Ug,putnugnrppu.qUn 4 44 Fordwich. Man Buys Top Animals R, L. Marshall, Fordwich, bought the two highest priced animals at the dispersal sale of the Holstein herd of Fred Baston held November 21 at Goodwood. Mr. Marshall paid $510 for a three-year-old heifer and $415 for a five-year-old cow. First Sleigh At Seafor.th On Thursday morning Alex McNab, who has the contract of carrying the mails to and from the post office and the trains, met the morning train with a sleigh load of mail bags. It was the first sleigh out in town or district this winter.e Seaforth Huron Expositor, Clifford Won Loan Shield Reeve A. Darroch, Messrs C. V, Koehler, R., Rolufs, E. Eckenswiller, D. McKenzie and Herb Hopf of Clif- ford, attended a meeting in Arthur in connection with the Victory Loan, when Clifford was presented with the plaque for being the highest in North, Wellington.-'Hanover Post' Hibbert Man Wounded Official word was received by \fr. and Mrs. Daniel Burns, Eibbert Town- ship, that their eldest son, Pte. Ken- neth James Burns, was wounded i action in Holland on October 25th, He received injuries to his left leg, which are not considered as serious.— Seaforth Huron Expositor. Died Of Heart Attack Leaving Exeter Tuesday afternoon fter having stated that he never felt better in his life, Ur. Wilbert James Venner, driver of a gasoline truck for IV. C. Allison, died suddenly in the store of Jas. Trevethick 8.: Son at Brinsley. Mr. Venner on entering the re stated that he was not feeling well but would be better in a few minutes. A doctor was called but Mr. Venner passed away before he arrived. —Exeter Times Advocate. Farmer Fined — No Income Tax Report First case of its kind et Kincardine, was heard by Magistrate F. W.. Walk- r when Alfred Bradley,. Bruce town- ship farmer pleaded guilty .to failing. to file 1941 income tax report within the ailoted time. The magistrate im- posed $25 fine and costs of $4,75. Tire Infraction Brings Fine In police court 'before Magistrate A. F. Cook, James Wallace, service sto- rm operator of Kingsbridge, was fined $10 and costs for an infraction of the rubber controllers regulations, the first of its kind hereabouts. Wal- ace pleaded guilty. It appears that after making application for a tire and tube and• before they were delivered, Wallace sold the car for which they , were intended. An inspector came along on a routine checking visit and found the tire but no ear. Clinton C.W.A.C. Assistant Chaplain A unique post in the Canadian Army will be taken over when 2nd Lt. Madeline Hawkins, of Clinton, assum- es duties at No. 3 (Basic) Training Centre, Canadian Women's Atrny Corps at Kitcheeer, ae assistant to the Protestant Chaplain, Hon. Captain J. S. Neff, Second tient. Hewkins is a graduate deaconess of the Church of England serving it that capacity at St. hay's Lodge and Mildmay Settlement, Toronto. She also served In the Wo- ti Belmore Soldier In Prison Camp .1,1r. and Mrs, Robert Nickel, of Belmore, have received word that their son, Pte, Carmen Gerald. NiCkel, who -as listed as missing in action over; about a month ago, has turned up in a German prison camp, and recent- ly broadcast a message over a German radio announcing his safety, An Eng:. fish Women, hearing the message in a group of such messages, sent out from a prisoner-of-war camp, wrote, passing it on to Pte. Nickel's family. Purchased Blyth Bakery Mr. W. F. Wasmarl, of London. ,has taken over the. Bakery and. Confec- tionery business for many years oper- ated by Mr. Frank Hollyman, and, took possession of the business on Monday. Mr, Warman is a comparatively young man with a wife and five'small chil- dren, two boys and three girls, two of whom 'are of school age, Some Hen Fruit We'll wager you can't beat this one. Andrew Jacklin brought to our office an egg laid by one of his white leg- horn hens. It is almost round—and he size—you will scarcely believe it, it measures 8 inches' around and slightly over 814 inches the opposite way. It has a perfect outer shell and Showed when candled that inside the outer shell was egg white and then another egg complete with shell. What an egg.—Brussels Post. Chocolates 44 Years Old The other day Mr. Reg. Jackson, of Mono kills, showed The Banner a box of Cadbury's chocolates that are 44 years old, They were bought in South Africa in 1900 by Mrs. Jack- son's uncle, Thos, :Blevin, who was later killed in action in the Boer war, Blevin sent them to his sister, Miss Blevin, who naturally treasured them as a keepsake after learning- of her brother's death. When Miss Blevin passed away a few years ago the keep-. sake came in Mrs. Jackson's hands. The chocolates, which are in excellent condition, although somewhat faded, are in a strongly made box.----Orange- vile Banner. Chin Brothers Back in Lucknow After spending more than two weeks at Port Colborne, practising with the Junior A team of that town under the eye of Coaches Nets Stewart and Gen- ie McGowan, the Chin Brothers, Bill, Ab and George returned home. A few days ago they wrote home, saying they would be back Tuesday night, and they were. Port Colborne juniors played their first scheduled game an Monday night, losing to Young Rang- ers 3 to 1. The Chin line didn't per- form, and according to the Toronto Star they declined to play for fear it would affect their juvenile status, — Lucknow Sentinel. NO ELECTION IN EAST WAWANOSII (Continued from page one After Clerk R. R. Redmond closed the nomination meeting Ex-Reeve Ro- bert Coultes was named chairman of the meeting. Regrets 'were expressed by i3racticale ll speakers on the passing of the r clerk, Alen Porterfield, who for so rttany years held this position.- Reeve Beecroft The first speaker was Reeve J. D. Beecroft. He expressed his pleasure at the large number in attendance and thanked his mover and seconder and the electors for the acclamation. He said it has not been an easy year d first referred to the great loss to to township in the death of the la clerk-treasurer, Alen Porterfield. also thanked, the council for their e operation and congratulated the people f the township on the success of the grants etc, They will have a Va atoll at their disposal, He said that a grant of $10,000 had been made to Huron College, This was invested, in Victory Bonds and will be used after the war and will furnish accommodation for students from A scholarship of $200 for Western 'University, $100 for boys and same for girls had been set up. The county also is taking part in the Massey Foundation Scholarship for the 0.A.C. This amounts to $100, half of which is Field by the county. It was won this year by Bill Abraham of Wrox- eter. He told of the change in police syS- tem. Gordon Deyeli of Winghem, had been appointed a county constable making four county constables and the poeition of traffic officer was abolish- ed. Traffic Officer Lever had been given a months' ghy on his office be- ing abelished and at the last session was awarded $1000 on account of at accident he suffered on duty some time ago. He accepted this in lieu of a claim he may have instituted. He spOke in glowing terms of the County Home and the matron, Mrs. Jacobs. The council at the jiine ses- sion had .visited the Home. e New laundry equipment had been installed at a cost of $3400, The Agricultural Committee had, recommended -that the War Agrieul- turarBoard be disbanded and this had been done and the funds placed back ip the county treasury. Reeve Beecroft said that it was esti- mated that the county would have a surplus this year of $27,600, Again this year a halt mill had, been set aside for patriotic purposes. Grants had been made by the Warden's Com- mittee who handled this fund, to the Navy League. Red. Shield, all county Red Cross Societies, Russian Relief,' a total of $20,116 disbursed. The county has $170,000 in Victory Bonds which he considered a credit- able showing and would aid in poet war -work within the county. Speaking of the councils action in adopting the Township School Area plan, he saidthat the farm forums had discussed this matter for years and the council felt that they should take action to benefit by about $2000 from this scheme. This action had to be taken before July 1st to get this grant this year and this was the reason for quick action. Some schools would have stayed out, he said, but the council had decided to take action and put all school setcions in it. He ask- ed that people do not condemn the scheme until it has been given a good trial. Alex Robertson Mr. Robertson told of the work that had been carried to on the 10th and that area. He thanked his mover and seconder and said that ehe council came to agreeable discussions on mat- ters where 'there hive been discus- sions. He said lie would stand if there was an election. - Norman McDowell After thanking his mover and secon- der, Mr. McDowell congratulated the reeve on his acclamation. havelbeen in the council six years, five war period. While the war is far from won there has been a marked better- ment in the picture from a year ago. He said, I wonder if we stop to think how fortunate we are to be so far away from the 'battlefront Canada had done nobly and East Wawanosh will respond as in the past for any- thing it is asked to do. He paid tri- bute to th.t late clerk-treasurer, Alex Porterfield, and said that we were in- deed fortunate to secure the services of the present clerk-treasurer, Mr. Red- reOnd. He said that this had been the busiest year since he had been in the council not the least of which was forming the Township School Area. Sixty such areas bad been formed this year in Ontario he said. 25 per cent of the schools in. Ontario are now under this system. He said that Hur- n and Bruce have more echool boards ban the theited Kingdom. He said that a fair amount of gravelling had beet dont. If an election will allow any name to stand and• if you see fit to support me I will appreciate it. Harvey Black He thought that the large attend- ance was due to the school area. eve been over the roads and they are as good as any in the county, be said. He suggested the use of a &di doter after ;he war to get rid of the brush on the road sides, The School Area Plan is not new, he said,with over 200 areas in Ontario. Lewis Ruddy After thanking his mover and secon- Mr. Ruddy paid a glowing tribute the late Alex Porterfield saying he been one -of the best clerks in South did not get melt is year but had in the past. estary work was done and many requests for brash- re nght that )(t, Black had fight idea in this matter. lie hop- Sellool Area. was for the best id if the people get behind it„ it, Nelson Patterson Aftei thanking his mover and SecOnder Mr. Patters= said if I do allow my name to stand I would ap- preeiate any support that I receive at the polls. John Mason He said lie was surprised to be nominated, He said he had met• the council on a matter and had not re. ceivetr a yery good reception, He said he was against the school area Plan but was willing to be ruled by the majority. Clerk mid' Treasurer 4r, Redmond in his first report as clerk-treasurer, said that the township had $4000 in Victory Bonds and that the township was in eecellent financial condition and did not owe any money. More money had been spent this year, He felt the township should be, cone gratulated on its financial standing. Road Superintendent Mr, Stuart McBurney, the road superintendent, said that $5365.97 had been spent by his department and that 5500 yards of gravel had been spread on the roads, This years' expenditure hadbeen a large one. he said, Douglas Campbell Mr. Campbell was the first of those , nominated for school trustee to speak. He said that many farm forums had studied the school area plan but that some who had not forumsa were in the dark, He asked, why should not the educational system progress as well as anything else. It will take time to get it working well, he said. Mason Robinson Mr. Robinson said he was in favour of school area plan and thought it would be good for the township. He was surprised that more were not nominated-. • Walter Scott Mr. Scott said he had had some ex- perience in school work. I have not been in favour of the school area plan, ThiS idea, he said, came from the top and not front the people. Dr. Ryer- son did a good job when he put in our educational system. It may work out but it will be a big problem. It may work out to greater satisfaction than we see. He said that we would be forced into it if we did not go into it. If you see my name- on the ballot I will appreciate your support. Frank Thompson The School Area project is new in the township Mr. Thompson said. Five men will take no easy load on their shoulders. I have been trustee of S. S. No, 11 for 18 years and felt that education during that time did not go back. There may be more critics next year, he said, If my name is on the ballot, thanks for support received. • Fred Tolls' Mr. Toll said he did not know if he would stand. He did qualify later but withdrew. Albert Nethery Mr. Nethery said he did not think this was the time to discuss if the plan was good or bad, but would like Ihringlnon Advance-Times Polished at WINOITAM ONTARIO inletieripticat Rate ,One Year $2.00 Six Morltbng, $1.09 in advance- To- $, 44 $240 per year Foreign rate, $3.90 per year Advertising. rates on application, the -Splendid presentation of Tlnur.sday and Friday evening. • * 4 Wonderful weather for this time of year, We have inevel some old timers say t hat they hake never experience one like it. It% S • Are you: a blood' donor? If you are not you are missing o truly great op- portunity to show the boys that 4o• the fighting for us, that you are beckie them to the • * * 16,000 draftees are booked for over- seas as front line reinforcements, It is a step in the right direction but the order-in-council should have included the works. Theo the reinforcement situation would. be settled for the duration. Economize with HYDRO Lont.) LAMPS Y-r%R(D SHOP YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION- Our 25 Point Scientific Batnin- ation enables us to give yot Clear, Comfortable Viston F. F. 110MilTil Optometrist Phone 118 }Wistful men's Division of the Royal Cane- VItle Victory Loan which went over -dim.' Mr Force before he discharge a The best of any so fan year ago on compassionate grounds. eorifined his remarks almost en- krely to county matters. At the June Ebteaitdine TTtBitiea sexsession of the county council he said Rebates $500 Do Town health nurses for the tottnty was It was gift night with the Public '3 -zed bat has not been inangtra ttitities Commission on Monday night;ed as yet due to shortage of nurses. rid as a result the tOwn of Kineardine It wae hoped to start *his service next benefit front Rinds directed to-.1 rd them by Finattee chairman Wes- Ht. also spoke of the grant to Wing- Cletk, :First otintribution comes ham 'General. Hospital for bui/din • rebate for street lighting an0PurPoges. The amount Was $25.000.. er works and airionms to anoint:1%. He also told a the setting tap At the rely $850. Second corittibut!!+ti /sine session of Health and llospita/ tip the financial poHey of the Con,: committee which. will look after the kintardine News. county nurse system and 'hospital 725 Li , "REAP OR 3,148 I.O. POTATOES OR 6811 BUTTER 01. 2 Ti* COAL OR 187 tie SOAP Oo 6% WI • CLOTH BEFORE THE GERMAN OCCUPATION ATTER I YEARS GERMAN OCCUPATION 48% kg 15,/2 14 TOR Li alt to state that in any section where three men will take an interest the old plan would work. Places that do not get this support will benefit by the new plan. I have spoke against it to learn and to consider if Belgrave would stay in or go out. I will leave my name if there is an election, he said. COUNTY FEDERATION NAME EXECUTIVE Delegates Selected For The AnnUal Convention The Huron COunty Federation of Agriculture met in the Agricultural Board Room, Friday, November 24th. The president, Harry Sturdy in the chair, with a good attendance of direc- tors, 25 in number. The first business was the reading of the minute's by the Secretary which were adopted on motion of Robt. Mc- Kercher and Russell Bolton. The President welcomed the new- comers as well as the old directors, who introduced themselves. The nominating committee to name the Executive consisted of Bruce Mathe- son, Bert Lobb, Watson Brown, who retired to bring in a slate, for the Ex- ecutive. • Motion by Hallahan and Johnson that we co-operate with Bruce Mathe- son in connection with the Monday evening broadcasts over CKNX, with the President, Vice-President and Secretary-treasurer to act as a com- mittee to pick the speakers and man- age dates. Harry Sturdy was elected to the On- tario Federation directorate on motion of Bolton and liallahan. Delegates to Annual, Convention nartied were, Sturdy and Bolton, Bruce Roy representing the junior Farmers and Mrs. O. G-. Anderson representing the women. Report, of the nominating committee was adopted naming the following for our 1944 Executive: Sturdy, Bolton, Lobb, Hill, Johnson, Hallahan, Simp- son, McKercher, Turnbull, and Par- rish, Bruce Matheson outlined the short courses briefly and asked for sugges- tions. The meeting ended with the show- ing of pictures of the. Field Day by Harvey Johnson, operator of the Pro- jection machine for Huron County.