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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-03-22, Page 1Single Copies ,Five Cents DIR.') IN ACTION FO, George Henry Lloyd FO, George Henry Lloyd, son of Mr, and Mrs. Richard H. Lloyd, who was killed March 4th,- when the plane of which he wads one of the crew, crashed in Yorkshire, England, -after being shot down bby enemy action. George was buried at Harrogate, Yorkshire, on Thursday, March 8th, George Johnson, who was with the Signals in France, Belgium and Hol- land, is now in England with the Army Show. George is a past master with the saxaphone and he will be right at home below the footlights. George was in hospital in Europe two or three times. He apparently could not stand the wet Conditions there and for this reason had his category lowered. He will be an ideal man for the job he has now. * * * Mrs, Bert Taylor has received from the Department of National Defence a silver cross which is awarded to all mothers who have a son, who was serving in the forces, killed. Her son, Carl Hart, gave his all in battle, He was wounded twice. The first time he. made a fine recovery and returned to line duty. • i * Officer Stewart Wm. C. Ogden of Whalen, is spending a 42-day leave at his honie. His mother, Mrs. Hilton Odgen, was the former Laura Currie of East Wawanosh, and he is a grand- son of Mr. Wm. J. Currie of East Wawanosh, who is at present with his daughter at Whalen. He was a mem- ber of the crew of the H.M.C.S. Lind- say which has been on convoy duty since "D" Day. The young sailor has many interesting tales to tell of his experiences in the R.C.N.V.R * * * The • award of the D.F.C. to FO. Ed. R. Hancox, son of Mrs. Lucy Han- cox, London, Ont,, has brought to light a story of epic heroism. A big four-motored bomber had successfully attacked objectives at Duesseldorf, on December 29th, and started homeward in fair condition despite intense anti- aircraft fire, Over Belgium it became the target of. a tremendous flak attack, Two engines were knocked out and its underside torn away and the under- carriage. Hancox, the navigator, had both legs badly mangled. One foot was'almost severed and the plane was full of smoke. An injured member bailed -out believing a crash was in- evitable. He was buried near where he landed. The wireless operator, Flt.-Sgt. Gibson Armstrong of Bel- grave, ingeniously adapted bits of wreckage as leg splints for Hancox and put a tourniquet above the severely injured foot, Hancox fainted several times but each time on regaining con- sciousnels plotted the homeward course, He enabled the pilot, F.O. Frank 'Baxter of Winnipeg, to reach their home port. - There they encountered impenetrable fog and Han cox blanked out again from the pain. Reviving; he plotted a fresh course to an alternative airdrome and Baxter made a safe landing. Hancox was ruslied to hospital and since has re- sponded so well to treatment that his condition is regarded as very good, Gibson Armstrong it now Missing. .Sgt, Neil Williamson of the Active Training Staff here, reports back to London, April 1st With Which. Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wrozeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 22nd, 1945 WAIN, VISITED HURON CHAPTER ROSS HAMILTON NOW A PILOT OFFICER REV. A. NIMMO WAS INDUCTED THURSDAY RED CROSS DRIVE IS LAGGING SOME J. ARNOLD DENNIS WAS WOUND IN ACTION OVERSEAS Of LOCALINTEREST 150 Donated To Red Cross. Life Membership Presented Huron Chapter O.E.S. was indeed honoured last Wednesday evening when they entertained as guests. Mrs. Margaret Chambers of Toronto, Worthy Grand Matron of Ontario; ;Mrs, Christine Currie of Wingham, District Deputy, Grand Matron; Rev, J. W. Stewart of Lucknow, P.W.IG.P,; Mrs,• Viola Fox of. Wingham, Mrs. Myrtle Stewart of Lucknow, Mrs. ;Marietta Rennie of Listowel, and Mrs. Thelma Smith of Palmerston, P.D.D. G. Matrons; as well as a number of presiding Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons and members from Listowel. and Palmerston chapters, who attended in honour of the W,G. M.'s visit. Mrs. Betty Booth and Mr. Thomas Gilmour, W,M, arid W.P. of the chapter: presided over the meeting. After the Inspection, interesting and -inspiring messages were brought to the Chapter by the W,G,M., who spoke about the work of the 0,E.S, in con- .nection with War Services, and several other guests. During the meeting $50 was donated to the Red Cross Society from the Chapter Funds. Dr. J. A. Fox of Wingham, was pre- sented with a life •Membership for his faithful and loyal work since the -Chapter was organized, and in appreci- ation of,,his 5 terms as W.P. Flowers and gifts were presented to •the -W.G.M.; D.D.G.M., and the W.M. Following the meeting refreshments were served. Huron's Share $67,816 Official estimates of the payments on family allowances place Ontario's share at $75 million annually. The Ontario Liberal News, has broken this down by counties. Based on 1941 age-group ratios, the unofficial figures indicate a monthly distribution in Huron County of: Rural, $48,700; Ur- ban, $19,116; Total $67,816. ST, ANDREW'S WIS. MONTHLY MEETING Thank-offering Meeting To Be Held In April. The Women's Missionary Society of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church held their monthly meeting on Wed- nesday, March 14th, at the home of Mrs, T. C. King, Centre Street. 'After the reading of the 15th Chapter from the book of Samuel, Miss Mary Gra- ham gave a very interesting talk on "Obedience". Prayer was offered by Miss C. McBurney. The dedicatory prayer was given by Mrs. P. D. King following the receiv- ing of the offering, also a special of- fering for the Mission ,Band. The Mission subject "The Bible in various languages" was ably given by Mrs. Donald Rae. Prayer was offered by Mrs. H. Sherbondy. The well attended meeting closed with the •repeating of the Lord's Prayer. The Easter Thank-offering meeting will be held in April in the church, WEATHER AGAIN IS KEEN TOPIC Snow Disappeared Like Magic As Warm Weather Came Suddenly In January and February we were 'talking of the very steady 'winter weather we were having. There were only two times, and those very short, during January when the mercury went above freezing. February also Was a Month of steady cold. Then March came in like a lamb and it was thought that rough weather was ahead. Instead we have had the mild- ,ett spell that has been recorded for some time, The"temperature on Fri- day set a record, some say 67 here, 68 in Toronto. This record had stood since 1841, Wingham folk in the South would be surprised if they saw our country; side the first week in March and then experience the mild spell that took the snow away almost in a similar Manner to the Chinook winds of Alberta. The only snow left as we write this article lb in fence' corners or along tide of buildings, Graduated Last Week' At Calgary Congratulations to Ross Hamilton, son of Mr. and Mrs, Robert Hamilton, Leopold Street, who last week gradu- ated as a Wireless Air Gunner at Calgary, Ross is deserving of double congratulations as he is commissioned a pilot officer due to his excellent standing. He is at present on leave at his home here and will report for duty April 1st. Prior to his enlistment Ross was on the staff.of CKNX. He took his early training at Victoriaville and his wire- l'ess training was at Winnipeg. REV. R. N. STEWART GOES TO PEMBROKE Teeswater Minister Accepted Call Rev. R. N. Stewart, B,A., B,D., pastor of Teeswater United Church for the past seven years has accepted an invitation to become the minister of Wesley United Church, Pembroke, Ont., and subject to the 'church courts will assume his new. pastorate July 1st. Mr. Stewart is well known throughout this district and his many friends wish him every success in his new charge. Mr. Stewart, who is a graduate of McGill University and the United Theological College, in Montreal, was ordained in St. Andrew's United Church, now First-St. Andrews, Lon- don ,in June, 1927 and following ordin- ation served at Glenwood, in Kent Presbytery, Staffa, in Perth Presby- tery, Centralia, in Huron Presbytery, previous to coming to Teeswater in Bruce Presbytery in 1938. NEW TREASURER OF TURNBERRY Mr. Wm. Cruikshank Received The Appointment • At a special meeting of the council of the Township of Turnberry. held Saturday afternoon, Mr. William Cruikshank was appointed as treasurer, succeeding his father, the late Benson Cruikshank, who held this position for twenty-four years. The only other application was/Mr. A, D. Smith of Bluevale; who recently received his' discharge from the R.C.A.F. Tea and Sale Success The St. Patrick's Tea and Sale of Baking held by the Ladies' Aid Society of St. Andrew's Church, Sat- urday afternoon, was most successful. Farms Sold Both the farms of the Estate of the late Charles James have been sold. Herman Metcalf has purchased the James farm and J. C. Sproal the farm,. known as the Wilson farm. Both farms were situated on the 10th con- cession of Turnberry. Curling At London And Guelph Three local rinks are out of town to-day (Wednesday) attending bon- spells. Two rinks, D. Rae, skip, Jim Murray, Ed. Nash, Jim Gurney and Frank McCormick, skip, C. H. Mc- AvOy, Bill Henderson, Gordon Mac- Kay, are at the London Spell. Rev. W. A. Beecroft,‘skip, 0. Haselgrove, J. H. Crawford, D. Kennedy, are at Guelph. Durham Newspaper Office Damaged By Fire The front offiCe portion of the Dur- ham Chronicle newspaper and job of- fice was gutted by fire Sunday after- noon. The, local brigade ,saved the rear part of the office with presses and type equipment and most of living apartments above. The stock and two linotype machines suffered dainage, The 'loss may reach $3,000 or $4,000. Origin of the fire is unknown. Prank Irwin; the publisher, and Mrs. Irwin had motored to Meaford about 11 a.rn, and the building was unoccupied. RETAIL MERCHANTS TO MEET MONDAY A meeting of the :Retail Merchants! Association will be held in the Council Chambers it 8 v.nt, on Monday nekt, March 28th, All business men are re. mtested to attend this meeting. Large Congregation Present For The Service A very impressive service was held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Thursday evening, when the ReV. Alexander Nimmo was inducted as minister of the church, A large num- ber were present for the ceremony. Rev, Iver D, McIver of Cranbrook, preached the sermon, His scripture reading was the 137 Psalm, and his text was the 4th verse of the same Psalm, "How shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?" Rev. C, H, MacDonald of Luck- now, interim moderator, narrated the steps leading to the call and as moder- ator of Huron-Maitland Presbytery he performed the induction ceremony. The address to the minister was given by Rev. Samuel Kerr of Brus- sels, who is a personal friend of Mr. Nimmo. He chose for his subject "Four E's"' E. E. E. E. He said they stood for moral endeavour, entreat, endure and enrichment. The address to the congregation was given by Rev. D. B. Cram of Tees- water. He urged co-operation .be- tween the minister and the congrega- tion and based his remarks on the text "Finally My Brethren". Mr. and Mrs, Nimmo were intro- duced to the congregation by Mr. and Mrs. W.,H. Gurney and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hammond. Following the service a social hour was held in the Sunday School room of the church. Mr, Nimmo is a native of Ireland. His home town was Randalstown, County Antrim. It was in 1925 that he came to Canada and his first charge after he graduated from Montreal Presbyterian College was at More- wood, near Ottawa. He then was sta- tioned at Athelston, Que,, and prior to enlisting as a padre in the R.C.A.C. three years ago was minister at Beau- harnois. As a padre he served for two years at St. Thomas, then Trenton and lastly at Rockcliffe, Mr. and Mrs. Nimmo have two children, Margaret Elizabeth, 16 years, and Stewart, 11 years. Mr. Nimmo preached at both serv- ices on Sunday but will have to return to Rockcliffe to get his discharge, so next Sunday Rev. Robert Johnston, D.D. of Knox Church, Ottawa, will conduct the services. After that Mr. Nimmo expects to be here perman- ently. Mrs. Nimmo and the children will take up residence here when the work now being undertaken at the manse is completed. ThIs is expected to be some time in May. Caterpillars and Butterfly This early weather continues to bring out snakes, etc. Last week we had reported caterpillars and butter- flies. Mrs, E. M. Snell saw a large fluffy caterpillar in front of her home. Gordon Davidson not only caterpillars near his home on Charles Street, but, saw a butterfly flying about, • BLOOD CLINIC IS ADVANCED A WEEK Note Change Of Date To Wednesday, April 11 The date for the next Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic has been set for Wednesday, April 11th, a week later than at first announced. Keep this date in mind, The need for more volt unteers for this service is greater than ever. If you have not yet registered, do so now at McKibbons or the Red Cross rooms. Your donation may be the means of saving the life of one of our gallant lads who are risking their all in the field of battle, in the air or on the high seas. Captain Wynee Baldwin, who has just returned from overseas, said in support of the South Waterloo centre: "Don't give up the blood clinic, It will be needed for a long time to come even after the war, know what it means to get transfusions, for I re- ceived several, and 'can speak for thousands of boys who have been sav- ed by the serum. On the fighting front and behind the lines you see lads brought back to hospital .given up for dead, with the yellow pallor of death on their facet, You can actually see life returning to their veins as they receive the precious serum. There have been hundreds of thousands or caste, So said Captain "Baldwin. $4651,00 Has Been Turned Into The Treasurer. Objective Is $6500.99 The returns for this district from the Red Cross Campaign are being turned into the treasurer, Mr, G. C, Gammage, much more slowly than in previous campaigns. Up to the time we go to press $4651.00 has been handed in by the canvassers. The committee are confident that the objective of $6500,00 will be oversubscribed but all canvas- sers are urged to complete their work and make their returns as quickly as possible. The campaign closes official- ly March 23rd, and the committee would like very much to have the Wingham and District campaign com- pleted if possible at that time. Although the Canadian Red Cross is a vast organization for the relief of suffering humanity, it is only as big as the women in the cities, towns and communities make it. For the Red Cross is organized neighborliness — what a woman would do for the people next door if they were ill or in dis- tress. Throughout the world today in China, Greece, Russia and the other United Nations, there are neighbors who urgently need help. And it is the Canadian women •-•, through their Red Cross who will labour and toil that the cry for help may be answered. For the women of Canada are the un- sung heroes of this war. • Day in and day out little groups of workers gather regularly to cut, sew, knit, quilt or perform such various other tasks which spell comforts and hospital supplies for soldiers and civilians alike. Since the outbreak of war the com- bined efforts for these little gatherings have meant 39,000,000 articles of com- forts and surgical supplies for the men in the Canadian Armed Forces and military hospitals, Canadian quilts have become famous among the people of Britain, who wrapped themselves in them for warmth when they spent their nights in the air-raid shelters. In the days to come the peoples of the liberated nations will bless the names of Canadian women for their kindness and generosity in making life a little more -bearable. Little children, deprived of homes, 'and perhaps par- ents, will be saved from disease and want to help build a better world for tomorrow. Yes, the women of the Canadian Red Cross are the unsung heroes of the war, and they will have a place among the heroes of World War II. Word Received By His Parents, Mr, and Mrs. Walter Dennis, Last Week Mr, and Mrs. Walter Dennis, Lower Wingham, received word on Tuesday evening last week, that 'their son, Pte, James Arnold Dennis, had been wounded while serving in Germany, Arnold joined the services in 1942 and trained at Ipperwash, Camp Bor- den, and Debert, N.5„ prior to pro- ceeding overseas in January this year. The telegram. said that the extent of the wounds were not yet available. Friends here sincerely hope that they are not of a serious nature, RELIGIOUS PICTURES WERE PRESENTED Life of Zacchaeus Was Depicted A new and interesting feature. was presented in Wingham United Church on Sunday evening when talking mov- in g pictures were shown through the courtesy of Mr. W, A. Galbraith and his new sound machine. The films were procured from Toronto; one be- ing a tour through Westminster Abbey and the other portraying the gripping story of the life of Zacchaeus as told in the 19th chapter of Luke. It was agreed that the talking, moving picture is a strong medium of instruction and might well be used in the realm of religion to impress upon adult and child minds alike, many of the grand Bible lessons and stories. The service was opened with a devotoinal period conducted by Rev. W. A. Beecroft, HAD MS COLLAR BONE FRACTURED Mr. Joseph Smith Injured When Roof Collapsed Tuesday afternoon when working at removing the shed at the Presby- terian Manse, Mr, Joseph Smith of Turnberry, had the misfortune to have his collar bone fractured and he was considerably shocked otherwise. Mr. Smith had purchased this building and while working there the roof collapsed on top of him. He was taken to Wingham Hospital where the fracture was reduced' following the taking of X-ray pictures. BRIDGE CLUB The Wingham Bridge Club had an attendance of five and a half tables on Thursday evening. A Howell move- ment was played with the following results: 1st., Mrs, Art Wilson and Dave' Robb; 2nd., Mrs. George Ross and George Williams; 3rd., Mrs. Harley Crawford and Mrs. Herbert Campbell; 4th., Mrs. F. A. Parker and Gordon MacKay; 5th., Miss M. Mc- Callum and Miss Y. McPherson; 6th., Mrs. Bert Porter and Harley Craw- ford. Had Operation Tuesday Mrs. Clayton Fryfogle underwent an operation in Wingham General Hospital Tuesday morning. On behalf of her friends we wish her a speedy recovery, Underwent Operation Mrs. Geo. Schaefer of Goderich, underwent an operation in the 1Gode- rich Hospital, Monday morning. We are pleased to report that she is pro- gressing favourably. LOCAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PREMIUMS Membership fee $1,00. Choice of one of the following groups: 4 Chrysanthemums; 3 Red-leaved Barberry; 3 Forsythia; 24 Gladiolus, mixed; 25 Asparagus roots; 4 Polyanthus primrose; 4 Pyrethrum. To ensure receiving premiums, memberships should be taken not later than April 1st, from any of the follow- ing committee: Mrs. Geo. Ross, Mrs, E, gash, Mrs. E. Snell, Mrs. H. Angus, W, A, Galbraith, Mrs. T. Fells or Mrs. W. W. Armstrong, All 1044 members have received as a gift, one year's sub , scription to a Horticultural 'Magazine, Editor's Note;—This letter is in fact a postcard, Sounds Irish does it not, and why not, as we are writing this on St. Patrick's Day. When the guns had ceased firing at the end of the last war, November 1918, B. S. Copeland of town, had quite an experience at Nivelles, Belgium. He was the first officer into this town and lie was' met by Pierre Simonart and Isis sister, and Pierre escorted hint about the place. They both had studied English for four year awaiting the day of liberation, and so that they would be prepared to talk to those of the army of liberation. After Pierre had finished his job of assisting Mr. Copeland in his duties, he took him to his home and Ermin had the wonderful experience of en- joying the family liberation banquet It was a meal complete from soup to nuts with all the trimmings. The wonder of it was, not only the exquis- ite food, but where did it all come from. After that and for a time after the war letters were exchanged but then they stopped. Last week, much to Mr. Copeland's surprise and delight, he re- ceived a postcard from Pierre, this time from Brussels. It was dated De- cember 18th, 1944. No doubt being once again free from the .German yoke prompted Pierre to contact his friends. 'Now we will let Pierre talk, My Dear Ermin:— You will be certainly surprised to receive some news from me. Don't believe that I have forgotten you. Very often since 1919 I remember the good days you passed among us at Nivelles. I should be glad to hear from you since your return to Canada in 1919. Only postcards may be written to Canada, therefore one must write in short. Here are the principal news concerning: Aunt Ninie died in 1925; my mother in 1930 and my father in 1936. My sister Marguerite, was married in 1922 but lost a few years later (1925) her man, formerly- (Continued on page six) Snake Came Out Too Early The fine weather we have been en- joying has been the cause of many early happenings. Mr. Jack Mac- Donald, town foreman, had an experi- ence which very few have had in the month of March in this district. Sat- urday when he was working near Joe Clark's shop, Victoria street, he saw a two-foot garter snake heading for some bushes. His-aim was good and he quickly dispatched it. JACK WETTLAUFER MISSING OVERSEAS Enlisted At Bluevale, Attended Wingham High School The whole community was saddened this week when it was learned that Warrant Officer, First Class, Jack Wettlaufer has been listed as missing, believed killed during air operations on Tuesday, March 6th. W01. Wettlaufer enlisted from Bluevale in April 1040 at the age of 18 years, shortly before the Wettlaufer family moved to Burgessville. He at- tended high school at Wheatley and Wingham. He trained at Galt and Brandon, Manitoba, goittg overseas in December 1040. After serving in wireless, he return- ed home in October 1942 and took a course in 'navigation at Port Albert for six months, then returned to Eng- land, Recently he had been on coastal plane service between Scotland and Norway. LAC, Lloyde Wettlaufer of the B. C.A.V. is 10 England and the two brothers had planned to meet in April and enjoy a holiday together. Mrs. Wettlaufer has suffered 'ber- eavement twice in a little over a year. Her younger son Harry, died ht, Sep- tember 1948, and her husband, I. W. Wettlattrer, itt February of this year, HOCKEY INJURY WAS CAUSE OF OPERATION Jack Lloyd Underwent Operation Monday Jack Lloyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H, Lloyd, underwent an operation. in Toronto on Monday. About six weeks ago Jack had a couple of teeth broken while playing hockey at Pick- ering College, where he is a student. The injury was apparently progressing favourably until last week when in- fection set in and his face became' severely swollen. The condition af- fected his antrum and it was found necessary to operate. The new drug penicillin is being administered to control the infection.. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd went to Toronto- Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Lloyd remain-,o, ing following the operation. HEAVY RAINS AND THUNDER LAST WEEK CKNX Underground Line Was Hit Also Tower In Town The violent thunder storm during the early hours of Thursday morning was accompanied by lightning that was very close. So close in fact that the CKNX underground wire, rtinning from the transmitter to the studio was hit near the first line of Morris. About two feet of the wire was burned away, awl this put the station out of com- mission until about 11.05 that morn.. ing, Last year lightning struck very close to this point when the Montgotty- cry house suffered considerable dam- age. The radio tower which was on top of the Meyer Block was either struck or blown down, but the one of the Brunswick Hotel building rernaina standing, Saturday morning there was any other storm. Thunder rolled and lightning flashed and the downpour was very heavy. No damage was re- ported but such storms are very un. usual for this time of year. The water went away splendidly this year, The flats are flooded but at no time came close to reaching the highway.