HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-12-21, Page 1WINGHAM STORE
HOURS
Thursday and Friday, December
21st, 22nd—open until 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 23rd--,-open
until 10 p.m,
Monday, December 25th, Christ-
mas Day; Tuesday, December 26th,
Boxing Day, stores closed ail day
both these dos:
Wednesday, December 27th
stores will open all day, unless, ad.
vertised otherwise by stores to
effected.
Notice individual advertisements
for any changes to above schedule.
Whigliant Merthatitt' Assoc,
EARL HAY HOME
FROM OVERSEAS
Has 30 Days •Leave Prior To
Reporting To Petawawa
Back home after spending about a
year and four months overseas, BSM.
Earl (Tapper) Gray expressed his
great pleasure at again being in Wing-
ham. .Tapper, a member of the 99th
I3attery, R.C.A., was with them when
they went into France on "D" Day.
On August 16th he met with an acci-
dent to his knee and was' sent to Eng-
land. After treatment he was at No, 1
C.A.R.U.' While there he saw Fred
Howson, George Tervite Bert Platt,
Henry (Scotty) Ross, Herbert (Porky)
Mitchell and several other district
soldiers.
Tapper came in on the bps from
London Sunday night and c he had
quite a trip over. On the boat were
over 200 wives of soldiers and about
300 children, The women were troub-
led greatly with sea sickness so the
soldiers aboard played nursemaid and
were kept busy. Mrs. Willis Hall and
her daughter Patsy Ann were on the
same ship and came on the same bus
from London.
Enlisting in May 1940 Tapper was
placed on the active training staff at
the armouries here. When the 99th
went active in September 1941 hp
transferred to this unit. He was a
member of the 90th for. a long time
when'it was a militia unit,
At the bus to greet him were Mayor
Davidson, members of the council and
the local reception committee. Many
others that heard he, was ore the way
also were present.
After thirty days leave he will re-
pert to Petewawa as an instruttor.
He will spend Christmas in Toronto
with his aunt, Mrs. W. H. Waram.
Wingham, Ont.,
Dec. 12th, 1944
:Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gilkinson:
We, your friends and neighbours
'have gathered this evening to do lion-
eaur to you on the occasion of your
fiftieth wedding anniversary.
It is indeed a privilege and a pleas-
erre to join, with you and your family
in this very happy event,
There are so many golden memories
-to recall during the years we have
Inown you both, and no words •of
-thanks can express our gratitude for
-the part you have taken in the activ-
ities 6f. our community.
You have always been, ready to help
•where ever you were needed in an un-
selfish and untiring .manner, sharing
our joys and our sorrows,
You have been given good health,
and spared to each other, and your
'family, through these many years, and
we trust you may enjoy 'many more
years of happiness.
We could not let this opportunity
-pass without extending our congratu-
lations and good wishes. On behalf of
your friends of the ninth of Turnberry
we ask you to accept these small gifts
As a token of the esteem in which you
are held,
Signed,
Lillian Underwood,
Jean Wilton.
Following lunch this very-pleasant
evening came to a close with' the sing-
ing of "For they are jolly good fel-
lows.';
NOTICE RE RED
CROSS WORKROOM
The Bed CrOss work rooms are
-closed for the holiday season. They
-will re-open on Thursday, January 4th,
when it is hoped to start the year with
-renewed vigor. `
WAIVANOSII SCHOOL
BOARD ORGANIZED
Meeting Held Fait* At Belgrave
An organization Meeting of the
Board of Trustees far the Township
`School Area of East. Wawanosh, was
held Thursday at telgraVe. Ur, prank
Thompson Was named chairman of the
board and the trustees will terve es
folltearet two year term see Freak
Thompson, Ab, NetheryaMastirt Rob-
intent one year terM-,,Walter Stott
and Douglas Campbell.
Kinkead; atheol inspector,
was present and explained the outline
of the work of the board. Mr. R. R.
tedittond acted as secretary for the
itheettng.
It was &tided to advertise tor a
Settetery.treasurer the satOY to be
$275 per antutin.
WINfilIAM LOOSES
A FINE CITIZEN
Mr. Herbert E, Isard, Prominent
Businessman, Has Passed. On
Wingham mourns the death of one
of her outstanding citizens, Herbert E.
Isard, who passed on at his home,
John Street, on Wednesday last week,
December 13th. Mr. Isard had been
in business in Wingham for the past
45 years and by his energy and honest
dealings during these years had built
up a large department store and made
a legion of friends.
A native of Englarid he was born at
Bromley, Kent, 80 years ago. The
family came to Canada 77 years ago
and after a stay for a few months
at Hamilton settled in Kincardine.
Forty-five years ago Mr. Isard came
to Wingharn and has since conducted a
general store business here.
He was a member of Wingham
United Church and has been a mem-
ber of the Session for many years.
His only lodge affiliation was with,the
WinghamOrange Lodge. For a
number of year he was a member of
the Trustee Board of the Public
School,
His wife, the former Eva Burwash,
paised on in 1925. They had no
family. He leaves to mourn his pass-
ing a sister, Annie M.. at home, and
a brother, James S,, also of Wingham.
A few years ago Mr. Isard under,
went a major operation making a
splendid recovery. About a year ago
his health again became poorly and
for the past two months he has not
been able to go to the store.
Rev. W. A. Beecroft, his pastor,
conducted the funeral service at his
late residence on' Saturday afternoon,
Burial took place in Wingham Cem-
etery. The pallbearers were,, Mayor
Fred L. Davidson;' W. A. Galbraith,
R. H. Lloyd, W. H. Gurney, Doctor
Gee,. Ross, William Field.
NO MILK DELIVERY
CHRISTMAS DAY
Will the public eplease note that the
milk distributors of Wingham will
observe Christmas as a holiday and
there will be no delivery Of milk.
Milk will be delivered as usual Sunday
but in case of short supply it may be
necessary to deliver later in the day
than usual.
BLOOD DONORS'
CLINIC CANCELLED
Notice of Nekt Clinic Will Re Given
Later
Owing to the condition of the
highwaye in and near Toronto, it has
been found necessary to caned the
liloOd Donor Clink which was booked
for here to-day (Wednesday),
Notice of the next clinic will be an-
nounced as soon as the date is set, in
the meantime please note that blood
donors are urgently heeded and you
may leave your name for this Service
at McKibben% or any member of the
Red Cross txetutive.
grq4M1.7
Because of your willing efforts in war drives and war work,
the citizens of this community deserve true enjoyment of this holi.
clay season. With the Victory you're working for closer than be-
fore, you deserve the most sincere wishes of the season and have
them ,from
Olp Abnattrr.Tintrs anti Matt
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TURNERY COUPLE.
MARK' ANNIVERSARY
14r; andMrar RishardSOnkirtaon, 50
Years Married Last Week
'On Tuesday last week, December
12th, Mr. and Mrs, Richard Gilkinson,
Val Concession of Turnberry, were
fifty years married. They spent the
slay quietly as some of the family
could not get home for the occasion.
in the evening however the neighbors
gathered and made a presentation to
'them. They are both netivaa of How-
ick. Mrs. Gilkinsonahe former Marg-
aret Wilson, was born near Belmore
and Mr. Gilkinson near Fordwich.
They were married at Listowel and
farmed first on the 4th of Turnberry
for 14 years but have since lived on
the 9th concession of the township,
'They are both enjoying very good
•health for their years, Mr. Gilkinson
is in his 82nd year and Mrs. Gilkin-
son is 72.
They have a family of seven, Miss
-Cora of Detroit; Mrs. Wilfred (Mabel)
Murchinson of Norwich; Harold, 9th
-of Turnberry; Chester at home; Mrs.
Leslie (Edna) Fortune, 9th of Turn-
berry; Nellie of Brantford, and Lorene
of Clinton.
A surprise party was held in their,
honour at their home in the, evening
-with David Fortune as chairman.
Addresses were, given by Walter
Woods, Nelson Underwood, Win, A.
McGill, Mrs. Walter Woods gave
readings and the pupils of Powell's
school dances. The presentation of
.an electric table lamp. a walnut
-.sewing table, and a leather has-
sock was made by Miss Jean Wits
-ton and Lois •Gilkinson, a , grand-
adaughter. The following address was
-read by Mrs. G, N. Underwoodi
DEC. DONATIONS TO
THE RED CROSS
The followipg are the donation to
the Wingham District Red Cross
Society for December. `
Well Wishear$5.00; Miss McCallum,
$1.00; Mrs. J. .Kerr, 1 quilt top;
Bluevale group,' 15 pairs pyjamas, 10
nightgowns, 1 wool cap. 1 quilt; Mrs.
Fred Davidson, 1 quilt.
In Westminster Hospital
Mr. Harry "Ross, recently returned
from overseas, is at present a patient
in Westminster Hospital, London. He
is being treated for mastoids. Friends
here wish hint a speedy recovery,
Xing Ocorge To
Broadcast Christmas
The King will Make his seventh
annual Christmas broadcast to the
umpire 10 a.m. December 25,
it has been announced,
Had Successful Sales
Two sales were held by local organ,
ixatiens on Saturday and both enjoyed
splendid success, They were the
Ladies' Aid Society of St. Andrew's
Church, and the Salvation Almy.
Federation Directors
This district is well represented on
the I3oard of Dirottor,g of the Feder-
ation of Agrletilture, Mr. lt, J, Scott,
of Belgrave, president!, of the U. '.O,
Co.eperativc, is a members, as is ,Mrs,
0, G. Andersen, also of tielgttve.
Mrs, J. Hogg of. Southampton is also
a member of this board.
To A 11 the
People
Of this
Community
We extend
Our Sincere
Greetings
WAR BRIDE ARRIVED
HERE ON SUNDAY
Mrs. Millis Hall •WeIcomed...To-
Wingham On Arrival •
Mrs. 'Willis Hall and her ,14-moth-
old daughter, Patsy Ann, arrived here
from England on Sunday evening.
She was welcomed on her arrival by
Mayor Fred L. Davidson, the Council
and members of the town reception
committee. Present also were Mr. and
Mrs. George Hall and their family.
Willis Hall enlisted the day after
war broke out and after he was in
England for a time he married Ida
Drane of Croydon. Willis 'shortly
after went to Italy but he is now back
in England after suffering from shell
shock. His wife saw him two days
before she sailed for Canada and he
was well and sent his greetings to all
at home. He was with her on 'the
train half the way to the port from
which she sailed.
Mrs. Hall will make a good Cana-
dian as she was enjoying the snow
and nippy weather and she has 'not
been used to either at home.
She spoke in glowing terms of the
assistance' given her and the other
mothers by the Red Cross and said
further that the treatment received
since coining to Canada has -been
magnificient.
We extend a hearty welcome to her
and her baby daughter.
UNITED CHURCH S. S.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Children Presented Fine Program
There was a large attendance at the
United Church Sunday School Christ-
mas concert on Friday evening. The
meeting opened with prayer by Rev.
W. A. Beecroft, Mr. F. R. Howson,
Sunday School superintendent was
chairman.
The program was as follows: Wel-
come song by beginners and primary
pupils; recitation, Nancy Hutchison
and Tommy Torrance; recitation,
Willis Walpole; song. Donna Gerrie,
Doreen Meehan, Betty Newman,
Frances Merkley, Marlene Wriggle-
worth; recitation, Betty Foxton; reci-
tation, Jean Rintoul; song, beginners
and primary; recjtation, Barbara Cur-
rie; promotion song, Mrs. Rintoul's
class; drill, Christmas dollies, Mrs.
Lloyd Hutton's class; recitation, Floyd
Jenkins; song, Leslie Mae Wall's
class; piano duet, Leslie ,Mae Wall and
Jim Hall; trombone solo, jack Walker
accompanied by Donna Walker; read-
ings, Messages of Christmas, Helen
Meehan, Edna King, Shirley Foxton;
The Old Ford Car Skit, Elmer Wilkin-
son's class; Star drill, Mrs. E. Wilkin-
son's class; play, The story of the
Star; playette, Santa Claus Box; Lloyd
Hutton's and Margaret Haines classes.
Santa arrived amid great excitement
with treats for all.
BRIDGE CLUB
Six tables took part in a Howell
Movement at the Wingham Bridge
Club Thursday evening with the fol-
lowing results t 1st., Miss M. Mc-
Callum and Mrs. F. A, Parker; 2nd.,
Dune. Kennedy and Earley Crawford;
3rd., Mrs. G, Godkin and Bert Porter;
4th., Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Art
Wilson; 5th, Mrs. D, 'B. Porter and
H. French; 6th., Mrs. Ola Col-
borne and Mrs. Herbert Campbell.
FREE MATINEE
FOR CHILDREN
Lyceum Theatre To Hold Annual
Christmas Party
On Saturday afternoon the manage-
ment of the Lyceum Theatre is holding
a free matinee for the children of this
district. This presentation is for chits
ilrerk only and will commence at 2,30
o'clock.
each year the Lyceum Theatre
holds a free show for the children who
show their appreciation by attending
capacity numbers.
4'
ST. ANDREWS -W.M.S.
ANNUAL MEETING
Officers For 1945 Were Installed
The annual meeting of the Women's
Missionary Society of St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church was held on
Wednesday last week. Mrs, W. A.
Russell, the president, opened the
meeting by reading the 166th hymn.
After the singing of a hymn the
Christmas Story was read by Mrs. W.
J. Henderson from Luke, chapter 2:
verses 8-14. Mrs. J. Mitchell led in
prayer from, the Glad. Tidings. The
offeratory prayer was taken by Mrs.
John Raby.
Mrs, -George Olver gave the closing
chapter of the study book "Co-oper-
ative work in India". Mrs. Horace
Aitcheson favoured with a solo. Mrs.
W. Hammond brought a Christmas
message and this was followed by a
season of prayer led by Mrs. H. C.
MacLean;' Mrs. H.' 1Go'dkin" and Mtg.
A. McKagee, •
The annual reports were received
and showed a very successful year in
all departments.
Mrs. W. J. Henderson took the chair
and installed the officers for 1945 as
follows:
Hon. Presidents, Mrs. W. 3. Hend-
erson, Mrs. A. E. Lloyd.
Past President, Mrs, D. Rae.
President, Mrs. W. A, Russel.
1st Vice-Pres., Miss Lea Currie.
2nd Vice-Pres., Mrs. P. D. King.
3rd Vice-Pres., Mrs. J. Raby.
Secretary, Mrs. T. C. King.
Treasurer, Mrs, G. Olver.
Press Sec'y., Mrs, l. V. Pyrn,
Glad Tidings See`y., Miss B. Gra-
ham; Literature and Library Sec'y.,
Miss M. Graham; Supply Sec'y., Mrs,
3: Porter; Social Convenor,' Mrs. H.
C. MacLean; Organist, Mrs. J. Tay-
lor; Home Helpers Sec'y., Mrs. E.
Harrison; assistant. Miss C. Mc-
Burney; Welcome and Welfare Corn.,
Mrs. D. Rae, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. J.
Mitchell, Mrs. W. Leggett; Auditors,
Miss V. McLaughlin, Miss A. Mc-
Burney; Happy Gleaners Mission
Band Leader, Mrs.. Aitcheson; as-
sistants, Mrs. C. McLean, Mrs, M.
Somers; Marion Williamson Auxiliary
Leader, Mrs. 5, P. McKibbon.
After the singing of a hymn, the
meeting closed by repeating the Lord's
Prayer in unison.
To Our Farm Friends
We are contributors to our com-
munity shed on Diagonal Road and
you are invited to accept this con-
venience, A. J. Walker.
Won Prizes At Euchre
Winners at the Ladies' Auxiliary to
the Legion euchre on Thursday night
were: Mrs. A, Elliott, C, H, Coultes.
Lucky draw prize, Joe Brophy.
Notice Re Bus Sunday Morning
Please note a bus will leave here 'at
7.50 a.m, Sunday morning, December
24th for London, making connections
to Guelph, Hainilton and Toronto.
Fractured Ankle
Mr, William Lepard fell down the
basement steps at Lloyd's factory on
Tuesday morning and fractured a bone
in his ankle, The fracture was set
at 'the hospital.
More Of The Beautiful
As we go to press this morning
(Wednesday) snow is falling fast and
the wind is from the northeast. No
doubt about a white Christmas, it
is hoped that the storm stops soon
so that traffic can keep on the move,
At'a statutory meeting of the ToWn
Council, the final meeting for this years
on Friday evening, it was decided on
motion of Councillor Wilkinson and Reeve Evans to hold Boxing Day-, s.
Tuesday, December 26th, as a public
holiday, This will mean that the
stores will be closed three days
succession,, Sunday. December 23rd;
Monday, Christmas Day, Decendrer
25th, and Boxing Day, Tuesday, De-
ecmber 26th. This action was taken,
at the request of the Retail Merchants'
Association.
Two building permits were granted
on motion of Councillor Wilkinson and
Reeve Evans, One is an addition to
the armouries at the northeast corner
whichq will be used for stores. Tim
other was from the Department of
Highways for a building to home a
caterpillar tractor on their property on,
Albert Street, west of Josephine Street,
The Mayor brought up the matter of
having a lighted tree on the Bank of
Commerce corner for the holiday sea-
son. This matter was left to the ea-'
ecutive committee with power to act
on motion of Councillors Spry and
Kennedy,
More
dog
tax was collected this
year than in any previous year the
clerk reported to the council, The
Chief collected this year the sum, of
$266 for dog tax,
Among the accounts that were pas-
sed for payment on motion of Council-
lors Lloyd and Johnson was the tax
payment of the county of $6094.48.
The clerk reported that the lease of
the arena to W. T. Cruickshank, had
been prepared and signed and that the
town had taken liability insurance in
,connection with this property, $5,000
and $10,000 for any one accident.
A letter was read from the Canadian
Underwriter's Association stressing the
need to keep snow cleared from hy-
drants, the winterizing of the fire
truck and a few other suggestions.
Reporting for the Property commit-
tee, Councillor Wilkinson, said that
the drains at the arena had been instal-
led and would be extended if weather
permitted. This would, it is expected,
keep the dampness away front the east
side of the ice surface,
A report from the Department of
Health was read showing that the
town water was grade A.
A letter was received from the De-
partment of Highways acknowledging
a communication from the council re-
garding the surfacing of the highway
from Bluevale to Harriston.
On motion of Councillors Spry and
Wilkinson the town solicitor will be
instructed to draw up a lease with
Military District No, 1 for the use of
ground west of the fire hall for stor-
ing army vehicles.
A letter from the Canadian Feder-
ation of Mayors urging that member-
ship be taken in the association was
again filed as it was at the last meeting
on motion of Councillor Johnson and.
Reeve Evans.
The use of the snow plow was
cussed and Councillor Johnson report-a.
ed that it would be\ready for use soon.,
trees.
It
also some reported the cutting of som
It was the decision of the council
that no refunds be allowed for those
not using the town garbage collection.
This matter was brought about by a
request for a refund from Re A. Currie
is:
having does not use this service
a dray man attend to this work for
BACK IN CANADA
FROM OVERSEAS
raa, aesa rar.
TURNBERRY SCHOOL
TRUSTEES ORGANIZE
Mr. I, J. Wright Named Chairman Of
The Board
On Thursday evening the newly
elected school. trustees for the Town-
ship School Area of Turnberry met for
their organization meeting, Mr, J. H.
Kinkead, school inspector, was present
and explained •the work to be carried
on by the board.
Mr, I. J. Wright was named chair-
man of the board and the terms for
the trustees ,will be; 2 year term—
Elgin Johnston, Jack Willits. James
Walpole; one year term—I. J, Wrgiht
and David Eadie.
Mr. W. R. Creikshank acted as
secretary, of the meeting, It was de-
cided to advertise for applications for
a seeretary-treasurer,
Local and District Soldiers Back But
Not 'Yet Home
Three soldiers of this community,
who have spent a long time overseas
are back in Canada. Cpl, John D,
Preston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Preston, arrived back last week-end,
He is at present et Lachine, the R.C.
A.F. Depot. John went overseas three
years ago last September, (John ar-
rived home Tuesday night after this
article was written).
Gnr, John. R. Johnston, who resided
three miles north of Wingham before
he enlisted near the first of the war,
is home from Holland on thirty days
leave. He went over with the same
battery as Capt. Bert Platt.
Pte, A., D, McGue, whose mother
lives on the Turnberry-Culross boun-
dary, is also back on 30 days leave,
He has been with a field ambulance.
BOXING 'MY, AUK.
Council Held Last Meeting For Thfs.'
Year
NOMINATIONS BEIM
HELD THIS FRIDAY
Many District Places Nominating Thia
Week
Morris and Grey Townships will
hold their nomination meeting on Fri,
day afternoon this week. Brussels
will hold their meeting on Friday
evening, Lucked* will also nominate
on Friday.
Other Huron tritteicipalities who will
nominate this week aret Stephen, Use
borne, Hay, Tuelcersittith,
Seaforth, Clinton, In Bract county
nominations will be held in Kincar-
dine township,'Ilitroft township, Brant,
Ripley, Teeswater, Greenock, Settgeeta
Elderslie,
If elections are necessary they will
be held On Monday, January' 1st,