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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-12-21, Page 9ro -Single Copies Five Cents WAWANOSH SCHOOL BOARD ORGANIZED Meeting Held Friday At Belgrave WAR BRIDE ARRIVED HERE ON SUNDAY Mrs. Willis Hall Welcomed To. Wingha.m. 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 'tear 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 the 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 coming- to Canada has been magnificient. We extend a hearty welcome to her and her baby daughter: NO MILK DELIVERY CHRISTMAS DAY Will the public please hote.that the milk distributors of Winghaiii 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 Next Clinic Will Be Given Later Owing to the condition of the highways in and near Toronto, it has been found necessary to cancel the Blood Dona Clinic which was booked for here to-day (Wednesday). Notice of the next clinic will be an. nounted as soon as the date it -set, In the nitaritithe please note that blood donors are *Urgently needed arid you MaY leave your name for this SerVite at Vfatiblions or any tittribee of the Red Gross ExtentiVe, With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette a Wroxeter News, WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21st, 1944 PRNBERRY. COUPLE. MOM SCHOOL MARK ANNIVERSARY TRUSTEES ORGANIZE :NOTICE RE RED CROSS WORKROOM The Red Cross work rooms are •elcmsed, 'for the holiday season. They Will re-open on Thursday, January 4th, When it is honed to start the year with renewed vigor, • ..",T.T.••'1..•••••, Mr. L I 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. 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. 5. Wrgiht and David Eadie. -Mr. W. R, cruiks'hank acted as secretary of the meeting. It was de- cided to advertise for applications for a secretary-treasurer. %INGHAM LOOSES A FINE CITIZEN Mr . Herbert R. 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 England he was born at l3romley, 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 Wingham 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 Wingham Orange -Lodge. For a number of year he was • a member of the TiVstee 'o-f--`the Public School. His wife, the former Eva Burwash, passed 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 Geo. Ross, William Field. DEC. DONATIONS TO TIE RED CROSS The following are the donation to the. Wingham District Red Cross Society for December. Well Wisher, $5.00; Miss McCallum, $1.00; Mrs. ej ,Kerr, 1 quilt top; Bluevale group, 15 pairs pyjamas, 10 nightgowns, 1 ilrbol 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 him a speedy recovery: Xing George To Broadcast ChriStnias The Icing will make his seventh annual Christmas broadcast to the Empire 10 a.nt, E.D.T., December 25, it has been announced. Had Successful Salds Two sales were held by local organ- izations on Saturday and both enjoyed Splendid success. They were the Ladies' Aid Society of St. Andrew's Church, and the Salvation Army, redetatkit Directors This district is well represented On the Board of Directors of the Feder. ation of Agriettitere, Mr, y, Scott, of Belgrave, President of the 11P.O. CotOperative, IS a metnbers, aS is Mrs, O. Andertoni also of IleigietVe. Mrs. J. Illegg of Southampton it also a Inernber of this board; To All the People Of this Community We extend Our Sincere Greetings EARL GRAY 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 gieat pleasure at again being in Wing- ham. Tapper, a member of the 99th Battery, 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 •Tervit, Bert Platt, Henri"(Scotty) Ross, Herbert (Porky) Mitchell and several other district soldiers. Tapper came in on the bus from London Sunday night and 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 he transferred to this unit. He was a member of the 99th 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 on the way also were present. •After thirty days leave he will re- port to Petawawa as an instructor. He will spend Christmas in Toronto with his aunt, Mrs. W. H. Waram. WINGHAM STORE HOURS Thursday and Friday, December 21st, 22nd—open until 9 p.m, Saturday, Deeember 23rd—open until 10 p.m, Monday, Decentber 266, Christ- !has Day; Tuesday, December 26th, Boxing Day, stores closed all day both these days, Wednesday, betember t 7th. s-s stores will open all day, unless ad- vertised otherwise by stores SO effected. , Notice individual advettigentents for any 'Changes to above schedule. Wingham Merchants' Assoc. 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 Machan, Betty. Newman, Frances Merkley, Marlene Wriggle- worth; recitation, Betty Foxton; reci- tation, Jean Rintoul; song, beginners and primary; recitation, 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: 1st., Miss M, Mc- Callum a.nd Mrs, F. A. Barker; 2nd,, Dune. Kennedy and Harley Crawford; 3rd., Mrs. 'G. Godkin and Bert Potter; 4th., Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Art Wilson; 5th., Mrs, D. B, Porter and W. 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 ptesentetiott is for ehil5 ditit only and will commence at 2.30 o'clock. Each year the Lyettut Theatre holds a free show for the children who show their appreciation -by attending in capacity numbers. BACK .CANADA. • FROM .1)11ERSEAS 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 at 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. MeGue, whose mother lives on the Turnberry-Culross boun- dary, is also back on 30 days leave. He has been with a field ambulance. ST. ANDREW'S 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. Godkin and Mrs. A. McKague. 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, J, 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 See'y., Mrs. H. V. Pym, Glad Tidings Sec'y., Miss B. Gra- ham; Literature and Library Seely., Miss M. Graham; Supply Sec'y., Mrs, J. 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. ID, Rae, Mrs, Hammond, Mrs. 5. Mitchell, Mrs. W. Leggatt; Auditors, Miss V. McLaughlin, Miss 'A. Mc- Burney; Happy Gleaners Mission Band Leader, Mrs. H. Aitcheson; as- sistants, Mrs. C. McLean, Mrs. M. Somers; Marion. Williamson Auxiliary Leader, Mrs. J, 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. R. Coultes. Lucky draw prize, joe Brophy. Mace Re Bus Sunday Morning Please note a bus will leave here .at 7,50 am-i, Sunday morning, December ' 24th for Lorldon, making connections to Guelph, Hamilton and Toronto, Fractured Anttle 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 keels on the MOM BOXING DAY AGAIN A HOLIDAY HER Council geld Last. Meeting For ThiS Year andlfts. Richardson Gilkinsou $0 Years Married Last Week' On Tuesday last week, December '12th, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gilkinson, Coneession of Turnberry, were fifty years married. They spent the clay 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 natives of How- ick. Mrs. Gilkinson,the fortnersMarg- aret Wilson, • was born ;tear Belmore and • Mr, C•ilkirison 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 Cera of,Detroit; Mrs. Wilfred (Mabel) Xurchinson of Norwich; Harold, 9th of Turnberry; Chester at home; Mrs. Leslie <Edna) Fortune, 9th of Turn; 'berry; Nellie of /3rantford, 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, Wm. 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 Wil- ton and Lois -Gilkinson, a grand- daughter. The following address was read by Mrs. G. N. Underwood: Wingham, Dec. 12th, 1944 Dear Mr, and Mrs. Gilkinson: We, your friends and neighbours have gathered this evening to do hon- our to you on the occasion of your fiftieth wedding anniversary. It is indeed a privilege and a pleas- ure to join with you and your family this very happy event. There are so many golden memories -to recall during the years we have known you both, and, no words of thanks can express our gratitude for the part you have taken in the activ- ities of 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. Your have been given good health and spared to each other, and your fantily, 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 "Foe they are jolly good fel- loWs," An organization meeting of the 'Beard of Tettstets for the Township School Area, of East WaWanosh, was held ThUraday at' Beigra,ve. Mr. prank" ThOMPSott was named chairman of the board and the 'Wows will serge' follows: two yeat term 4.-- Flank Thornpeen, Nethery, Mason Rob- !Men; one year terra -Walter Scott and Douglas CaMpbell, t. H. Kinkead, school inspettor, Was present and explained' the Outline of the work of the boar& Mr. A. IL jteilntOnd acted as secretary for the Meeting. It Was decided to adverttSe tee a erettry.treasuret the salary to be, tAr attfiteitt, Because of your willing efforts in war drives and war work, the citizens of this community deserve true enjoyment of this holi- day 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 Oft: • Abliattrr- Mutts 'taff NOMINATIONS BEING HELD THIS FRIDAY ltilany District Places Norninating This Week 116,...,••••••••,0 Morris and Grey Townships wilt hold their nomination meeting on Fri• day afternoon this week, Brussels will hold their meeting on Friday. evening, Lucknovt will also 'nominate on Friday, Other Huron municipalities wfie wilt ' nominate this week are: Stephen, Th borne, Hay, Tutkersmith, McKillop, Seaforth, Clinton, in Bruce county nominations will 'be held in Kintar. dint township, HUrtitt township, Brant, Ripley, Teeswater,'Greenock, Saugeen, If. elections arc necessary they via be held oft Monday, limutrir it At a statutory meeting of the Town Council, the final meeting for this year, on Friday -evening, it was decided on motion of Councillor Wilkinson And Reeve Evans to hold Boxing Day, Tuesday, December 26th, as a public holiday, This will mean that the stores will be closed- three days in succession, Sunday. December 213rd; Monday; Christmas Day, December 25th, and Boxing Day, Tuesday, De- ember 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 torne, r which will be used for stores, other was from the Department of Highways fora building to house 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 ex- 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 $6094.43. 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 eon-unit= 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 from 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 a.ndJ Reeve Evans. The use of the snow plow was dis-- cussed and Councillor Johnson report, ed that it -would be ready for use soon, He also reported the cutting of some trees, It was time 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 R. A. Currie who does not use this service having a dray man attend to this work for him,