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WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 1st, 1945
Fought With The Perths In Italy
Another Wingham boy has arrived
home from overseas. Saturday .noon,
Pte, Joseph Willis Hall, son of Mr.
and Mrs, George Hall, arrived on the
noon bus, It was expected that he
would arrive on the afternoon bus so
this fighting man from Italy was greet-
ed only by a few that happened to
be present on Main St.
, Willis says it is great to be home
and it is doubly so for him as his
English bride and baby had preceeded
him to Canada, She was the former
Ida Drane of Croydon and arrived in
Wingham a short time previous `to
Christmas.
Willis has had a long army experi-
ence. He enlisted the ,Sunday that
war was declared in 1939, and was a
guard at the armouries. -Three months
later he joined the Perth Regiment and
they went overseas in 1941, The
Perths went to Italy and Willis left
the regiment in January last year after
being severly shaken up, He returned
to England and was on duty there until
just a short time 'ago when he started
his trip home.
We welcome you back Willis on be-
half of the folk , of this community.
After a thirty day leave he will report
to London,
PRAYER THEME AT
RIFORTH MEETING
Programme of "World Day of Prayer"
Followed
The 'Goforth Auxiliary of St. An-
drew's Presbyterian Church, held their
regular monthly meeting at the home
of Mrs. Ronald Rae, Tuesday evening,
February 20th. With Mrs. Horacd
Aitcheson in` the chair, the meeting
followed the programme outlined for
the "World Day of Prayer". The Call
to :Worship was given by Mrs. H.
Aitcheson, and the Call to Prayer by
Mrs. B. Spears, Mrs. S. Scott react
the scripture, after which 'Mrs. Spears
led in prayer. The portion of the
meeting, dealing with Thanksgiving,
was taken by Miss A. Geddes, and the
'Confession, by Mrs. Cruikshank, The
Intercession for the Churches. was led
by Mrs. C. Deans, followed by a
prayer by Mrs. John McKibbon.
Mrs. Murray, the president, presided
during the business part of the meet-
ing. Miss S. Sinnamon gave the dedi-
catory prayer.
A prayer by Mrs. Aitcheson, closed
the meeting, and a dainty` lunch was
served.
Newly Appointed Rector To Preach
Rev. J. H. James, who has been ap-
pointed rector of St. Paul's Anglican
Church here, will preach Sunday next,
March 4th. Communion service will
be held at 11 a.m.
(Continued on page three)
SUSTAIN CALL
TO, REV, NIMMO
Induction Service Will Be Held
March 15th
At a meeting of Huron-Maitland
Presbytery held in Clinton on Tues-
day, the call from St. Andrew's
Church. Wingham, to Rev. Alexander
Nitinno was sustained and the induc-
tion ceremony will take place on the
evening of March 15th, at 8 o'clock.
Rev. Mr. Iver of Molesworth, will
conduct divine service; Rev. S. Kerr,
of Brussels, to narrate the steps, and
Red. L. B. Cram will address the con-
gregation.
Supporting the call was a largely
signed 'petition and the following were
present from the congregation: H. F.
McGee, GordoniGannett„Mac Graham,
W. H. Gurney, elders-; H..C. MacLean,
T. A. Currie, H. L. Sherbondy, G. C.
Gammage, of the Board of Managers,
Mr. Nimmo for the past two and a
half years has been a padre in the
R.C.A.F. and prior to his enlistment
was minister at Beauhaurnois.
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SHIPMENT SENT
BY THE RED CROSS
Large Amount Of Civilian Goods
Another Red Cross shipment was
made on Thursday last 'week made up
of the following:
Civilian Quota-
5 boys-,knitted suits; 2 baby's knitted
dresses; 5 prs. baby's knitted soakers;
10 baby's knitted shirts; 2 boys'
sweater; 37 girls' combinations; 20
girls' pantie dresses (jersey); 15 boys'
undershirts; 10 prs, gray flannel shorts.
Civilian Non-quota-
1 baby jacket; 1 boys' sweater; 1
sleeveless airforce sweater; 30 large
quilts; 4 crib quilts; 2 knitted afghans;
30 girls' dresses and panties; 1 boys'
coat; 25 boys' pyjamas; 10 girls' night-
ies.
Hospital Quota-
10 prs. pyjamas.
Army and Air Force Quota-
25 high neck, long sleeve, khaki
sweaters; 21 turtle neck, airforce
sweaters; 30 prs. khaki gloves; 5 prs.
airforce gloves; 35 prs. gray sox; 24
prs, airforce sox.
PARTY HELD FOR
SOLDIER AND WIFE
Word Received By His Parents
Monday Noon,
Mr. and Mrs. 'David Armstrong of
Belgrave received the sad word Mon-
day noon that their son, Flight Serg-
eant Gibson Armstrong, was missing
following air operations over enemy
territory on February 22nd, Gibson
went overseas last summer.
Friends hope that more favourable
word is received in the very near
future,
Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong have an-
other son, Jack, overseas, He is with
the R.C.A.F. also.
In a recent letter a story of a narrow
escape by Gibson was told. The plane
in which lie was a member of the crew
was badly dainaged and it was brought
back to the base under very great diffi-
culties.
EVENING AUXILIARY
FEBRUARY MEETING
History of Church in the Philippines
Topic
The February meeting of the Even-
ing Auxiliary of Wingham ,United
Church was held Tuesday of last week
at the home of Mrs. W. S. Hall, with
a good attendance.
Miss Blanche Bennett was in charge
of the meeting and was assisted by
Mrs. Wilson and Miss Cora Gannett
in the devotional service. The scrip-
ture was read responsively.
The study book "West of the Date
Line" was continued by Miss Marion
Simpson and was very interesting. It
dealt with the history of the church
in the Philippines.
Miss K. McGregor conducted the
business, after which a social time was
enjoyed.
BRIDGE CLUB
The weekly game at the Wingham
Bridge Club was attended by six
tables on Thursday. The play result-
ed as follows: North and South-1st.,
Mrs. H. C. MacLean and Harley
Crawford; 2nd Dunc, Kennedy and
Wally Armstrong; 3rd,, Mrs, A. R.
DuVal and Mrs, A. E. VanStone; 4th.,
Mrs. Herbert Campbell and Mrs. W.
L. Kress. East and West-1st., Art
Wilson and W. H. French; 2nd., Mrs.
Art Wilson and Bert Porter; 3rd.,
Miss Y. McPherson and Miss Mary
Johnston; 4th., Mrs. George Ross and
Mrs. G. Godkin.
You save at the Birthday Sale —
McKibbons,
Curled At Belmore
Four rinks from here took part in
the bonspeil at Belmore on Wednesday
last week. No runs—no hits—plenty
of errors.
Oddfellows Donate To Hospital
Maitland Lodge have do-
nated $150.00 to the Building Fund of
Wingham General Hospital. The
Board extends appreciation of this gift
and would welcome similar assistance
from other organizations.
Tea And Baking Sale March 17
The Ladies' Aid Society of St.
Andfew's Presbyterian Church are
holding a tea and sale of baking in
the basement of the church, Saturday
afternoon, March 17th. All are in-
vited.
Attending Horticulture Convention
Mrs. George Ross and Mrs. W, W.
Armstrong, are in Toronto this week.
attending the annual convention of the
Ontario Horticulture Association of
Ontario, which is being held in the
King Edward Hotel,
Church Extended Welcome
Three members of Wingham United
Church who have recently returned
from active service overseas, were wet-
coined by Rev, W. A, Betcroft at the
Sunday morning service. They were
Cfn. Henry Jensen, Sgt. Ted Elliott,
and FO. Jim Hamilton.
Attending Good Roads Meeting
(Mayor P. L. Davidson, Reeve J. J.
Evans, Councillor Murray Johnson,
are attending the Ontario Good Roads
Association meeting in Toronto which
is being held at the Royal York Hotel.
Representing Turnberry are, Reeve H.
Moffatt,'Councillor j, Fischer, Road
Superintendent, J. H. Wylie and
Clerk, W. R, Crulkshank
ULD LIMIT SIZE
OF TREES TO BE CUT
on County Reforestation Com-
Alitee Seek Land For Reforestation
Purposes
LORNE WEBS SPOKE
TO THE INSTITUTE
Principal of Growth Was subject of
His Address
The President, Mrs. A. R. DuVal,
presided at the February meeting of
the Women's Institute which took
'Place on FridaX the 23rd in the
Council Chambers, The singing of the
Ode and the Maple Leaf Forever
opened the meeting.
Following the Roll Call answered by
giving a Valentine, the special speaker,
Mr.' Lorne Webb, a graduate of the
O.A,C. at Guelph and now of Wing-
liam, gave an exceptionally interesting
and instructive address on the "Princi-
pal of Growth" as related to plant,
animal and human growth.
He emphasized the need of the
proper constituents in the ground in
their correct proportion to develop the
growth Of the various food plants
which would then supply the needs
for animal growth. .All being es-
sentials for human development.
He further illustrated this by point-
ing out the necessity for using all in-
gredients called for and in their proper
amounts to ensure good results in cake
'making.
The vitamincs were compared to
workers which act as starters in put-
ting to work the food constituents.
An example was the value water has
when added to different substances in
making concrete. The, result of liquid
added to dry cake ingredients, served
as another example.
He explained the interdependence of
plants and animals. Animals breathe'
out carbon dioxide which plants
breathe in and vice versa.
Craig Armstrong then favoured the
members with two well rendered solos
"The Desert Song" and "Somewhere
a Voice is Calling." Mr. Pym was
the accompanist,
Mrs. Crawford moved a hearty vote
of thanks to all who had helped make
the meeting interesting.
Members please keep in mind that
as the March meeting date conies on
Good Friday, the meeting will he held
on the preceding Wednesday, March
28th. The (Grandmothers of the Insti-
tute will be in charge. Also the auto-
graphed quilt will be ready for quilt-
ing,
The hostesses, Mrs. Gannett, Mrs.
Art Wilson, Mrs. John Kerr and Mrs.
H. Campbell served a dainty lunch.
The Valentine spirit was carried out in
the -artistic frostings and pastry.
While lunch was served Mrs, Camp-
bell read a paper on the origin of St.
Valentine's Day composed by Mrs. R.
Laidlaw.
God Save the King brought the
meeting to a close.
The Birthday Sale at McKibbons
continues until Sat., April 3rd,
RED CROSS DRIVE
STARTS NEXT WEEK
Your Support Is Again Needed—
Needed As Much If Not More
Than Ever
Canadian Red Cross is built on the
outward expression of the generosity
of the Canadian people, If it has a
proud record of war service, it is be-
cause you, and your neighbour, the
mother of a lad in prison camp, the
wife of a sergeant in the front lines,
your corner grocer—because all of you,
pulling together, have written that
proud record.
It is campaign time again. This
March Canadian Red Cross is asking
for Ten Million Dollars to carry on its
tireless mission of mercy, and the need
is greater now than ever before, Why?
Because the responsibilities of Red
Cross have increased, Millions of
people in the liberated countries are
destitute, The highways of Europe
are choked with hungry, homeless
people. They turn to Red Cross as
to a never-failing friend, It is our
privilege now to live up to that faith
--to help them in their urgent need.
At the suggestion of the Canadian
Government, the Canadian United Al-
lied Relief Fund is collaborating with
Canadian Red Cross to bring help to
these suffering people, By this effort
additional aid, will be sent to Allied
Red Cross Societies for distribution to
the stricken civilians of the United
Nations, Already tome 4,346 tons of
relief clothing and food have been sent.
(Continued on page six)
WILLIS HALL CAME
HOME ON SATURDAY
NAVY LEAGUE WANTS
BEANO MATERIAL
BLYI SCENE OF
LIONS MEETING
JIM HAMILTON BACK GIBSON ARMSTRONG
FROM OVERSEAS DUTY KNAVE, MISSING
HELL .ON WHEELS
The following article should in the,
true sense be glassed as an overseas.,
letter as it is a story of the 79th Cana*,
dian Field Regiment, LC,A. It tells
of this regiment's doings from "Di'
Day to Holland, It will be read with
much interest in this district as out
own 'battery, the 99th, is a unit of this
regiment, Many boys from here were
in the 99th but mention of only one
is made in the artillery, R.S,M,
(Alex) Corrigan. We' will not try tga,
name all tile fine lads that went with,
this unit, Major R. S. (Bob) Hether-
ington, was the officer commanding.
We are indebted to (Tapper) Gray,
now at Petawawa, and who was. with •
the ,,99th when they crashed into.
France on "D" Day, for this article
which appeared in the "Khaki" paper,
of February 19th.
* *
The Nazi positions ran along the ,•
crest of a low-swelling hill. Pill-boxes
dotted the forward slope like cloves
on a ham, and on the reverse slope,
a series of heavy mortar emplacements
pocked the icy ground. It was going
to be tough! . . And infantry, huddled,
in snow-clogged craters and slit-
trenches, knew it!
They had moved up that day, fast—
without 'benefit of supporting artillery,
or, for that matter, aerial bombard-
ment. "Chase-Jerry-until-he-tries-to-
stop" had been the procedure ... But
now, Jerry had stopped! From the
look of things, the war was going to
get "dirty" again. The ground-troops
settled their shoulders deeper into their
greatcoats and waited orders.
(Continued on page two)
Magazines, Games, Books For Those
In The Services Wanted Now
Bruce Malcolm, District Secretary,
Attended.
The regular meeting of Wingham
Lions Club was held at Blyth last
Friday evening. The 'luncheon was
arranged by the myth Business Men's
Association and was held at the Mem-
orial Hall with the proceeds going to.
:the Blyth Red Cross,
4'''aAbout one hundred persons sat
wn• to a fine meal and the meeting
Conducted in the routine Lions
ncr. Guests were. Sgt. Ted Elliott.
home from overseas; Past District
'ernor Nelson Hill and Past Presi-
Harvey Erskine of Goderich
ns Club, Lion Bruhe Malcolm,
rict, Secretary for Ontario and
lice was also present. ,
George McNall welcomed the
is to Blyth on behalf of the Reeve.
ident Wilf, French acknowledged
welcome, Lion Wilf. expressed
ppreciation of the Lions at having
Ted Elliott present and he was
ded a hearty Lions' Roar. Tail-
er Gord. Buchanan was right' en
b and managed to keep the Lions
under control. After adjusting his
breath analyzer, he passed around the
Lions and after a brief pause,'he was
able to identify the beverage which
had been consumed. These breaths
cost the owners small penalties. The
tailtwister claimed he detected lemon-
ade, Milk and Coco-Cola on the
breaths of various Lions.
What do you do With your mag-
azines and books? Here is a suggestion
that will' gladden the hearts of the lads
who go down to the sea in ships. De-
posit your magazines at any of the
following places: McKibbons, Hasel-
groves, Hydro Shop, Masons, Mc-
Avoys. The Navy League will•collect
them and send them to the sailors who
need reading material so badly, If
you can spare games • or cards drop
them, in the depot also. These are in
great demand,
Books—leave them at the post of-
fice,' Postmaster Archie Peebles will
forward them so that they will reach
those who need therri,
rid-
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001N6 GOOD WORK
THE YELLOW LABEL
ON YOUR PAPER
/Fells The Due Date Of Your
Advance-Times
Was A Member Of The Famous
Porcupine Squadron
It sure is good to be home said Jim
Hamilton when he arrived here Sunday
afternoon from overseas, He was met
by his parents, Mr. and Mrs, W, G.
Hamilton at. Clinton. On his arrival
at his home a number of his friends
were on hand to welcome him.
Flying Officer W, James Hamilton
served with the famous Porcupine
squadron as a navigator. Be gradu-
ated as a navigator at Crumlin the
first week of October 1943. Jim had
been in the airforce over a year at that
time having enlisted in August the
previous year. It was just about a
month after his graduation and his
receiving his commission as Pilot
Officer that lie arrived overseas,
After a further period of training he
joined the Porcupine squadron and
completed his tour of operations over
enemy territory. Flight Lieutenant
Harry Posliff is a member of the
same squadron.
As is the case with those arriving
home from duty overseas Jim will have
thirty days leave. We are happy to
welcome him home and extend this
welcome to him on behalf of the com-
munity.
JACOB GATHERS TO
MARK BIRTHDAY
Will Observe His 95th Birthday
Thursday
On behalf of the folk of this com-
munity we extend congratulations to
Mr. Jacob Cathers, who will on
Thursday this week, March 1st, cele-
brat his' 95th birthday at the home of
his son, Mr, William A. Cathers in
Turnberry. ‘19,
This grand old man is a native of
Ireland. He left Fermanagh, Ireland,
as a young man to come to Canada.
He resided in Howick Township until
three years ago. His wife passed on
at that time and he has since lived
With his son William.
Although his eyesight is •none too
good he enjoys life to an appreciable
extent as his health in general is fair
and his hearing is splendid for one of
his years. He has much energy and
last summer his favorite hobby was
giving careful attention to his beloved
garden. •
He has four daughters and two sons,
Mrs, John McCreery, Gorrie; Mrs.
David Cathers, Gorrie; Mrs. Thos.
McMichael, Wroxeter; Mrs. Mary
Lewis, Turnberry; William of Turn-
berry, and Charles of Howick. The
family also consists of 17 grand-
children and 16 great grandchildren.
On Vacation In Florida
Dr. and Mrs. J. Brown left last week
for Florida where they will spend a
vacation.
At The Library
During the absence of Miss E.
Holloway from the Library, due to her
accident, Miss B. Reynolds is in
charge.
Dance In Armouries March 1st
The N.C.O's. of the 99th (R) Bat-
tery, R.C.A., will hold a dance in
Wingham Armouries on Thursday
evening, March 1st, This dance is be-
ing held by special request. 'Carruthers
orchestra. Proceeds for Patriotic pur-
poses. 75c per couple, single admis-
sion 40c,
FEBRUARY DONATION
TO THE RED CROSS
Mrs. Murray Johnson $1,00; Miss
McCallum $1.00; Whitechurch group
(Miss Kennedy) $2.25; Local Firemen,
salvage $200.00; 6th Turnberry group,
$10.00; Miss Cora Gannett, 6 pr,
booties; Miss Fortune (9th Turnberry)
1 afghan; Mrs, Thos. Fells, 6 pr.
booties; Mrs, Geo. Williams, wool
garment; Mrs. S. Campbell, 1 quilt
top, 1 crib quilt; 9th Turnberry (Gil-
inour's School) 3 quilts; Whitechurch
Unit--1.4 quilts; Miss E. Cahemore, 1
quilt; Mrs. M. Moore, 1 quilt; Mrs.
T. Moore, 1 quilt; Mrs. J,
1 quilt, Women's Institute, 4 quilts,
2 crib quilts; Wingham H, School, '0
pr, sox, 1 baby sweater; 13luevale---15
pr. pyjamas, 20 girls' dresses, 5 night
gowns, '2 quilts, •
Letters Of Appreciation Received
From Overseas
t little yellow label on the upper
'hand corner of your, paper tells
ry, A story of whether your
is paid in advance or not. Look
s label if it reads' Febauary 1945'
for to that date you are in arrears.
e mailing list has been corrected
o and including Saturday, Feb.
ary 24th, if your label reads incor-
y please notify this office at once.
you find that you.are not paid in
ante an early settlement is in order
will be greatly appreciated.
The 9th Line of Turnberry Red
Cross' group met in Gilmour's School
four times during February.
Three letters were read froth' boyi'
overseas thanking the group for boxes
received during the Christmas season.
A donation of $10.00 was to the
"Save the Children Fund", One quilt
for the minesweepers, also one for the
Red Cross was quilted.
One custom quilt was completed and
work on another, also a crib quilt is
underway.
!:HONOURED PRIOR
TO DEPARTURE SKATING CARNIVAL
LARGELY ATTENDED
Kitchener Artists Delighted Large
Crowd
Wednesday noon last week the staff
of the Walker Store held a dinner at
.the Brunswick Hotel in honour of
Miss Louise Thompson, who left on
Sunday for London. She was present-
ed with a set of boudoir lamps.
Thursday evening the C.G.I.T. girls
pr1tOnted Thompson with an
alfication bracelet. Miss Thomp-
ori: as been leader of this group for
virile
v,
time and will be greatly missed
:these girls. Attended Funeral At Toronto
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Roberts
were in Toronto on Tuesday last week
to attend the funeral of Mrs. Roberts
father, the late James Lundy. Mr.
Lundy was known to many here hav-
ing visited on many occasions in Wing-
ham.
Home From Hospital
Mrs. J. C. Purdon of West Wawa-
nosh, who was very ill for four months
in Wingham General Hospital, is now
at her daughter's, Mrs. Calvin Robin-
son, Morris Township. Friends -will
A large 'audience from all parts of
this district witnessed one of the best
ice events of the year, when they saw
the Skating Carnival in the Wingham
Arena last Wednesday night. Featur-
ed artists included the Kitchener
Granite Skating Club, with a cast of
twenty-five skaters. Many and varied
acts were presented by this club during
the evening to the excitement and ap-
preciation of all in the audience.
Highlight of the evening was "the
world's foremost figure skater—Gigo-
lo", who entertained with various ice
antics during intermissions, The
actual name of this clever entertainer
is Johnny Brent of the CKNX staff,
who's just as entertaining off the ice
as he is on skates.
Another event of the carnival which
drew considerable attention was the
Broom-ball game between members of
the 'CKNX staff and the Wingham
Lions. The Lions had the losing team,
due perhaps to the scarcity of players
on their line. Players from the CKNX
staff included W, T. Cruickshank,
Frank Johnson, Tory Greyy, Johnny
Brent, I•Ittgli Gage and Doug Manning.
The opposing lineup consisted of
Murray Johnson, Alan MacKay, Doug,
Fry, Ron. Rae and Bob Hopper. Out-
fits for the garlic comprised just about
everything found on the average farm,
overalls, straw hats, bandannas, even
bowlers and tails, A game worth see-
ing would be a return match and.
CKNX hopes the Lions will 'challenge
them to a return engagement,
hue to the condition of the roads on
the night of the carnival, the Icitch-
ener Skating Club troupe, were forced
to stay in town overnight, lived with
this added expense the Milk For
'Britain Fund will realize approximate-
ly. $100 from the proceeds of, this,
entertainment,
WON BOWLING DOUBLES
AT ST. PETERSBURG
About fifty neighbours and friends be very pleased that her condition has
of Pte.. and Mrs. Willis Hall gathered so improved that she was able to leave
at their home on Monday evening- in the hospital.
their honour. They were presented
with a picture and an occasional chair.
It was great welcome for Willis who
just arrived home on Saturday from
overseas.
:./he reforestation and conservation
•COrmittee of Huron County Council
4Ssed a recommendation to the next
rKisiion that a petition be sent to the
Government asking that a limit be
placed on the size of timber cut in
-the province; that nothing be cut four
inches or under in soft wood or six
inches or under in hard wood and that
controlled cutting be introduced.
It was decided that the committee
look over some lands suitable for re-
forestation which can be purchased at
a reasonable price and report at the
June session of the County Council.
Also it was decided to recommend to
the County Council that the Federa-
tion of Agriculture b6, allowed repre-
sentation on the conservation and re-
station committee for five years,
Matheson, agricultural repre-
tive, brought the attention of, the
ittee to a ,schenie for the planting
gees by school children, Boy
td, etc., on the property which
Government had purchased for
breaks, He stated that Junior
ers are interested la this work
the Government is willing' that
wet between their planting and
road fence be filled in,
Alec Crawford Still Tops In Bowling
For years Alec Crawford has been
winning trophies in the winter matches
at St. Petersburg, Florida, and this
year is no exception. His latest
triumph was to capture the doubles
tournament with Harry Davies as his
partner. His opponents in the finals
were Dr. Krupp of Woodstock and
partner,
Alec was very close to skipping the
winning rink in the trebles. He lost
out hi the finals and the score was a
Close one 20.10, Dr. Krupp of Wood-
Stock skipped the trophy winners,
Earlier in the season Alec won the
Mercer singles by a wide margin.
Save with safety -- The Birthday
Sale -- McKibbons.
Hospital Auxiliary 'Meets Monday
The March meeting of the Ladies'
Auxiliary to Wingham General Hos-
pital, will be held in the Council
Chamber on Monday afternoon, March
5th, at three o'clock.
Underwent Operation ,
Mrs. Charles games of Turnberry
underwent an operation for the re-
moval of her appendix in. Winghatri
General Hospital on Saturday, We
are pleased to report that her condition
is satisfactorY,