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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-03-29, Page 1Membership fee $1.00. Choice of one of the • grouPg: 4 Chrysanthemums; 8 Red-leaved Barberry; Forsythia; 24 Gladiolus, mixed; 25 Asparagus roots; 4 Polyanthus Primrose; 4 Pyrethrum. ' To ensure receiving premiums, hieinberships should be taken net later than April 1st, from any of the follow. big centirilitteet Mrs. Geo. Ross, Mrs. ,lg. Nash, Mrs, B, Snell, Mrs. H, Angus, W. A, Galbraith, Mrs. T. Fells or Mrs, 'W. W. Armstrong, All 1044 members have received M a, gift, one year's snb- Whitton to a 'Horticultural inagaline.„ following '1 With Which Is Anialgamated 'The Gi;rrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Subscriptions .$8,00 Per Year Single Copies Five Cetits WINGFIAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 29th, 1945 'BURNS WERE FATAL 'STUDENT'S PRESENTED A SPLENDID CONCERT 'Town. Hall Was Taxed To Capacity Both Nights ' Great credit is due the pupils and teachers of the Public School for their presentation of a delightful program staged in the Town Hall, Thursday and Friday evenings. Each year one wonders how this annual event can be produced in better style and each year the teachers and pupils come up with the answer. This year was no excep- tion the concert was again outstand- ing. The hall was filled for both per- iormances and an appreciative audience listened attentively to the varied pro- gram of songs, dances, rhythm band numbers, operetta, etc. The program was introduced by Mr, T. S, Beattie, the principal, and Mr. W. T. Cruickshank, chariman, of the Board, also spoke, The program was as follows: Rhythm Band selections by grade II & III—(1) Happy. Farmer—Con- ductor, Joan Armitage; (2) Barcarolle, from Tales of Hoffman—Conductor, Billy Connell; (3) Ring the Bells of Freedom—Conductor, Patsy Carmich- ael; (4) Minuet in "G", Beethoven—. Conductor, Teddy Buckman, Three Rounds by grade V—(1) Sing Sing Together; (2) Play Ball; (3) Where is John? Songs with Descants by grade VI— ,(1) A Hunting We Will Go; (2) Blue Bells of Scotland. ,Two Part Songs by Grade VII— (1) The Owl and the Pussy Cat; (2) Golden Slumbers. Three Part Song by Grade Massa's in the Cold, Cold Ground, Songs and Games by Grade,I—(1) Game: Tom Tom the. Piper's Son; (2) Song: A little Dutch Story; (3) Game: Three Blind Mice; (4) Song: 'The Pretty Moon; (5) Game: The 'Windmill; (6) Song: The Yellow Bird. May Pole Dance. (Continued on page four) 'Euchre, Dance at Currie's School On Thursday evening this week a .euchre and dance"' to raise money for the cigarette fund will be held .at Currie's School, Euchre at 8.30 o'clock. Good music for dancing. Lunch served. Admission 25 cents. A. Correction In last week's issue We had an item in the Jamestown news re an annual meeting of war workers. This item should have been •credited to the First Line of, !Morris group of Jamestown War Workers, not the Jamestown War Workers. LOCAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PREMIUMS RED CROSS DRIVE WELL OVER THE TOP Subscriptions Totaled $7616.05 Wingham and district have once again Proved that they meet their patriotic obligations in a big way. The Red Cross Campaign was - again an outstanding success. Subscriptions total $7616.25 which is $1116.25 over the objective of $6500, It'may be that this total will be still larger as a few returns are not yet in. The Ways and Means Committee of the Red Cross Society takes this op- portunity of expressing their appreci- ation to the public for their fine effort and to those who took part in the canvass or otherwise assisted. They especially extend thanks to. Mr. C. A. Roberts, who for two years has been campaign chairman, and to Mr. G. C. Gammage who has been. campaign treasurer for several drives.. 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 vol- unteers for this service is greater than ever. If you have not yet registered, do so now at McKibbona 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. I know what it Means to get transfusions, for I re- ceived several, and can have 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 faces. You can actually see life returning to their veins as they receive the precious serum. There have been hundreds of thousands of cases". ,So said Captain. Baldwin. Presentation Mrs. Norman Keating was honoured by the Belgrave Institute last week when they presented her with a sand- wich tray and an address. Mrs. Keat- ing has been very active in institute work and was one of the Belgrave branches most active members. Mr. and Mrs, Keating moved to Wingham last December, Mr.•Keating is on the staff of the Wingham Utilities Com- mission. TRACTOR EQUIPMENT ORDERED BY COUNCIL To Be Used For Snow Plowing, Snow Removal, and Road Work, etc. At one of the longest council meet. ings held in Some time the Town Council at a special session Monday evening placed an order with G, W, Crothers Company Limited, of Toron- to, for a Caterpillar Tractor with snow plowing equipment and other attach- ments, The cost of this equipment is $8265.00. All members were present except Councillor Lloyd and Mayor F. L. Davidson was in the chair, Two tenders were received, one from the Sheridan Equipment Company, of Toronto, who are Canadian agents for Allis Chalmers Tractor_ equipment, and the other; which was accepted, was from the G. W. Crothers Co.. Ltd., Toronto, who are Canadian agents for the Caterpillar Tractor Company. 'rile tender accepted was the lowest and the equipment consists of a D4 Caterpillar with traxcavator shovel, snow bucicet V plow, angle grader, It has 4 40 horsepower diesel engine. The necessary priorities wilt have to be procured before delivery can be made, The equipment will be used for Snow plowing, snow removal, levelling operations, toad work, etc. Mr, W. M. Willis, representing the Crothers Co,, and Mr. C. P. Barth- Semen, representing the Sheridan Co, (Continued on page four) REV. W. A. BMW , MAIN CHAIRMAN Rev. W. A. Beecroft Huron County executive have al- ready had their first meeting at which each member pledged his -whole sup- port in the coming campaign and ex- pressed confidence that Huron County would again be one of the leading dis- tricts in Ontario in the Eighth Victory Loap. The organization for the Eighth Victory Loan is well under way. with the same Organizers, Messrs H. J. Vandewater, J. A."Ltnsden and J, R, Hilborn, as representatives of the Nat- ional War Finance Committee. The County Executive is,composed as follows: Honorary Chairman—Alex Alexand- er. General Chairman—Rev, W. A. Bee- croft. Vice Chairman—Robert Bowman, R. N. Creech, Frank Fingland, James Kinkead, H. C. MacLean, Ross Scott. Payroll Savings Chairman—W. C. Attridge. Special Names Chairman,—G. L. Parsops. Public Relations Chaieman—C. K. Saunders, Administration Section—A. H. Er- skine, N. W, Miller, Agriculture Liaison Committee — Huron County Federation of Agricul- ture; chairman, A. Morgan; president, H. Sturdy; Huron County War Com- mittee, president, K. J. Hueston; On- tario Department of Agric. Rep,, Bruce Matheson. HENN AUXILIARY HELD THANK-OFFERING Auxiliary To Be Guests Of W. M. S. On April 3rd The Thank-offering meeting of the Evening Auxiliary of Wingham Unit- ed Church, was held Tuesday of last week at the home of Mrs. W. A. Gal- braith, with a good attendance. Mrs. A. W, Irwin was in the chair and was assisted by Mrs. Geo. Howson, who gave the scripture reading and com- ments, and Mrs, Platt, who gave the prayer. Mrs. W. VaiiWyck was the guest speaker and gave a very interesting address based on a chapter of the study book, and dealing With "The Church in Indo China and Thailand", Mrs. W. B. McCool gave a very pleas- ing vocal number, Mrs. 'Greer extended an invitation to all to attend the next regular meeting of the Women's Missionary Society, which will be held in the Wingham United Church on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 3rd. The guest speak- er will be Mrs, Hodd, of Blyth, who will tell of the Grenfell Mission work in Labrador, Miss 1<, McGregor conducted the business, after, which a social time Was enjoyed. KNITTED 500 PAIR OF SOCKS Miss Flora lifeCalltun, who bus been knitting socks for the fighting forces Since the organiotion of the local Red Cross Society in the fall of 1930, has lust completed her 500th pair, About fifty pair of these were Sea. men's socks, 26 ins. in length. ,We congratulate Miss McCallum upon her achievement. The coninitinity is .deep- ly' indebted to those who so tirelessly &Vete tittle rand energy to the Work of the Red Cross, ODDFELLOWS HELD VETERANS' MET Veterans In Odcliellovvship Were Honoured Monday evening marked a milestone in the life of. Maitland Lodge as 23 members who had been Oddfellows for 25 years or over were honoured by the .presentation of certificates. Thir- teen of these veterans were present, They were; George Daleleish, E. R, Harrison, Harry Hinscliffe, Patrick Walsh, Albert Bell, J. 1. Fryfogle,I. F. Crandell, W. H. Haney, Walter Van- Wyck, George Irwin, A, 3. Walker, 3. Arthur Wilson, Horace Aitcheson. The others are: /A. 3, Alderson, M. Russel Bloomfield, R. A. Cruikshank, William Elliott, George Allen, John Lutton, J, F. Murray, Duncan Mc- Callum, J. Robert' Ross, J. Clarence Wilson, The evening got away • with a euchre party the winners were, Mrs. Robert Hall and John McICibbon. A musical program consisting Of the following selections *was enjoyed: instrumental selections, Cecil Merkley and Robert Hall; duet, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Aitcheson; piano solo, Harold Victor Pym; community singing led by John McKibbon with Mr. ley en at the piano. A toast to the veterans was proposed by Frank' Johnson to which W. H. Haney and Harry Hinscliffe replied. Mr. Hinscliffe is celebrating his 53rd year as an, )ddfellow. One member has a longer record, Mr. J. Robert Ross, 57 years, but he' was not present. The special speaker of the evening was Deputy Grand Master Rev. Bro, Marks of Hanover, who also made the presentation of the certificates. A vote of thanks was made to him by Roy Manuel, Lunch was served during an inform- al socialetime. STORE HOURS FOR SATURDAY NIGHTS At a meeting of the Retail Merch- ants' Association held in the Council Chambers, Monday evening, the main topic for discussion Was the closing hour for Saturday nights. This matter is more difficult to decide due to the 48 hour working week. All stores; commencing Saturday, April 7th, will remain open until 11 p.m. each Saturday evening until the end of September, with the exception of three stores, Isards, Kings and Walker Store, which will continue to close at 10 p.m, At the Armouries, Wednesday, April 4th. at 8,30 sharp, under the auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Can- adian Legion. 20 games for 25c. 6 specials for 25c. One grand special, pair of flannel blankets 10c. Proceeds for patriotic purposes. SUMMER WEATHER ARRIVED EARLY Old Timers Say Weather Sets A Record. Daffodils In Bloom Who would have thought a few week ago that daffodils would he in bloom in this section. on March 23rd. Well this is a fact, Mrs, Fred Mac- Lean reports double daffodils bloom- ing in her garden on Monday and since that time we have had several others report such flowers in bloom. One correspondent this week tells of May ,flowers in bloom and it is no novelty to see bees buzzing about, The roads are as dry as in summer and some have even dorm some seeding, The maple syrup season was short one indeed, The production this year Will be very limited. One farmer in- formed us that last year he tapped on the 26th of March and had a splendid almost record run. This year lie ceas- ed operations on Monday and many stopped prior to that time. With temperatures around the 70 mark and over sometimes, the weather man is surely putting On a fuel saving demonstration. Some of the older folk have inform. ed us that this season sets a record for early fine weather, One said that 25 years ago he painted hiS house ht Match and some told 'of seeding in March, but alt appeared to agree that this month gets the nod, TO MORRIS WOMAN Mrs, Robert M. Anderson Passed .On. A Couple of .pays After The . Accident Burns received by Mrs, Robert M. Anderson on Tuesday evening last, were so serious that she passed on at Wingham General Hospital, Friday morning, a little over two days follow- ing the accident, The accident hap- pened it the home of her son-in-law, Mr. William Kelly, Lot 4, Concession Morris Township. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly were at the barn milking and when Mrs. Kelly returned to the house she found her mother badly burned about the hands, legs and body, Mrs. Anderson had been burning some wallpaper in the stove and it is thought that some of , the ignited paper had fallen onto the linoleum and this blaze ignited the 85-year-old woman's cloth- es. She extinguished thb flames 'her- self but not before her clothes were destroyed by the flames, The funeral was held from the home of her son-lin-law, Mr. William Kelly, on Sunday afternoon. The service was conducted by her pastor, Rev. G. H. Dunlop, minister of Belgrave United Church, Burial took place in Brandon Cemetery. The pallbearers were four nephews, Herbert Wheeler, Cecil Wheeler, Jesse 'Wheeler, Wilbert Proc- ter, and R. J. McKenzie and Carl Procter, During the service Mr. Norman Keating sang "Sunrise To- morrow". Mrs. Anderson, the former Eliza- beth Jane Wilkinson. was the daughter of the late James Wilkinson and Jane Dodd Wilkinson. She was a life-long resident of this district and most of her life was spent in her native town- ship of Morris. After her marriage, 59 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson lived in Ternberry for about nine years and then two years in Wingham. They took up residence in Morris 47 years ago and she has since lived there. Mr. Anderson passed on 28 years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Norman (Pearl) Walsh, East Wawa- nosh, and Mrs. Wm. (Jean) Kelly, Morris. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Ellen Procter and Mrs. Robert Mc- Crea, both of Belgrave, Six grand- children and four great grandchildren else; mourn their loss, LIONS CLUB WAS FORMED AT MYTH The executive of the Wingham Lions Club were at Blyth, Monday evening, assisting Mr. Bruce Malcolm, organizer for Lions Clubs, in the for- mation a Lions Club in that town, The meeting was an 'enthusiastic one and Dr. D. G. Hodd was elected president, and Mr, N. W. Kyle, secretary with Mr, A. R. Tasker, treasurer. Direc- tors and other officers were also named. The Club will meet twice monthly, the first and third Tuesdays. Hospital Auxiliary Meets Monday The Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital, will be held in the Council Chambers on Monday after- noon, April 2nd. at 3 o'clock, Dance At Lane's School Coyne to the dance in "Lane's School" Tuesday, April 3rd, and help support the worthy cause of the Stew- art Henry Fund. Ken Willoughby's orchestra will supply the music and there will be a lunch counter in the basement. Star Picture In Technicolor Movie fans are in for a treat Thurs- day, Friday, and Saturday this week as the Lyceum is presenting "F4rench- inan's Creek", starring Joan Fontaine and Arturo de Cordova. This techni- color production is from the novel by Daphne du Maurier. BRIDGE CLUB The results of a six table game at the weekly meeting of the Winghain Bridge Club, Thursday evening is as followa: North and South—lst„ Mrs. R., S. Hetherington and Mrs. George Ross; 2nd., Mrs. F. A, Parker and Art Wilson; 8rd., Mrs, Art Wilson and Mist Y. McPherson; 4th., Mrs, W, French And Miss M. McCallum, East and West—ist., Duncan 1'ennedy and ilert Porter; grid„ Mrs. VanStone and Miss Mary Sohnston; 3rd., Mrs. A, 1t, DuVal and Mrs. Herbert Campbell; 4th,, W. H. French and lack Mason. Premier George Drew Saturday Premier George Drew an- nounced that the Ontario Legislature had been dissolved and that an elec- tion would he held as soon as the overseas vote could be taken. At mid- night Thursday this government was defeated 51-36 on division on a C.C.F. amendment to the address in reply to the Throne Speech. It is said the election will be held in June, probably the 11th, Party 1943 1945 Progressive Conservative _ 38 38 C.C.F. Liberal TEESWATER SPEAKER AT GOFORTH AUXILIARY Mrs. D. B. Cram Gave Interesting Address The Easter Thank-offering meeting of the Goforth Auxiliary of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church, was held hymn, the scripture lesson of the Easter Story was read by Mrs. H. Bateman, Mrs. N. Williamson and Mrs. M. Smaliman, and a discussion on this lesson given by Mrs, John P. McKibbon. Mrs. Robt. Rae led in prayer and ;Miss Janet King gave a vocal solo. Special speaker for the evening was Mrs. D. B. Cram of Teeswater, Presbyterial Secretary for girls' and young women's mission groups, whose address 'was directed to guide and encourage the work of the Auxiliary. Following the closing hymn, a social hour was spent. BINGO APRIL 9th A Bingo will be held in the Odd- fellow's Hall, Monday evening, April 9th. Good prizes. All are invited, Admission: 50 cents. CUBS WERE OEM OF THE LIONS CLUB Editor of Arthur. Enterprise News Will Be Guest Speaker At The Next Meeting A regular Lions Luncheon was held on. Friday evening at Yemen's Grill with a very good attendance, The local Cubs were guests of the Club. Lions Stan Hall, Ed. Gibson and Stewart Beattie led the parade of about thirty Cubs into the dining room and each Cub was seated beside a Lion. Tailtwister Gord Buchanan allowed the Cubs to select their entertainment and Lions Omar Haselgrove, Clayton Gammage, Stewart Beattie and Harley Crawford were called upon for solos and stories and when they failed to meet 'with the approval of the Cubs, they were suitably fined, Lions Harry Gibson and Gord. Buchanan favored with a • step dance which was favor- ably received. During the Roil Call each Lion presented the Cub next him to the Club, President Wilt French welcomed the Cubs to the Club and told them of :the interest of the Lions in their progress. The Lions' Roar was given and the 'Cubs responded with their "Grand Howl", During the luncheon six. prospective Cubs on examination by Lion Stan, Hall, were found to be proficient, and with the assistance. of Lions Ed. Gibson and Stewart Beattie. (Colitintied on page four NROXETER COUPLE MARK ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin .Hislop CeIo- brated Their Golden Wedding Friday Last Week There was a very happy event on. Friday, March 23rd, at the home; of Mr, and Mrs. Benjamin Hislop, on the occasion of the celebration of their Golden Wedding Anniversary, al- though carried out a few days early in order that the family circle would. be complete, as a daughter is leaving soon for her home in Saskatchewan. Mr. Hislop, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Hislop, Howick and Mrs. Hislop, the former Susan Savage, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Savage, of Grey Township, were Unit- ed in marriage at Ethel, Ontario, April 10th, 1395, by Rev, W, 3. Waddell of the Methodist Church, They were at- tended by Mrs. T. H. Bennett, a. sister of the bride, and George Hislop, a brother of the groom, both attendants being present for the anniversary oc- casion. To this union were born seven chit- dren, all of whom are living and spent' the day with their parents, Laurence of Listowel; George D. of Brussels; STORES TO CLOSE ALL DAY FRIDAY As Friday this week is Good Friday and a public holiday, the stores hera will be closed all that day. Also please note that the stores wilt. also be closed Thursday evening, the,. night prior to the holiday. Engagement Announcement The engagement is announced of Joyce Rosalind White, youngest daughter of Mrs. Harry S. White and the late Harry S. White, X.C., of To- ronto, to Thomas Edward Powell, R.C.A.M.C., son of Mr, and Mrs. Ro- bert A. Powell, of Wingham, Ontario. The wedding to take place March 31st at St. Clement's Church, Toronto, LOCAL LIONS ATTEND HAMILTON MEETING Founder of Lions and International President Gave Addresses Wingham Lions' Club were well represented at the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Hamilton Lions' Club held last Wednesday at the Royal Connaught Hotel in Hamil- ton. Some twenty-four Lions were. present from Wingltain, The banquet hall -was filled to capacity when about 600 Lions were served. Mayor SAM Lawrence extended civic welcome and after a short program of enter- tainment addresses were heard front Secretary-General Melvin ,Ionos, fount- der of Lions Clitbs and international President, D, A, Skeen, 'PARTY FOR BRIDE AND GROOM AT AUBURN Councillor Lewis Ruddy and Bride Honoured A very large crowd attended a re- ception in the Foresters' Hall, Auburn, on Friday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ruddy of East Wawanosh, who were married recently in Gode rich. Dancing was enjoyed to music by Rapson's Orchestra of Londesboro. An address expressing the good wishes ,of the .community for the couple was read by David Lockart, et and a purse of money was presented by Ken McDougal. During the lunch hour Scotch music on the bagpipes was, played by D. A, McLennan of Lochalsh; and his daughter favored the crowd with Scotch dances. Among Allan present were members of the Fast Wawanosh Township Council, of which Mr. Ruddy is a member. BINGO! BINGO! 15 16 Independent Liberal 1 0 Labor-Progressive 2 2 depen dent 0 2 — — Totals 90 90 34 32 House Standing Annie (Mrs. George Griffith); Gert- rude (Mrs. Melvin Finlay); Evelyn (Mrs. William Hart); Eileen (Mrs, Ross Sanderson), all of Wroxeter, and. Lille (Mrs. Jim Sanderson) of Rose- town, Sask., also fourteen grand- children. Many cards, messages and gifts were received by this woethy couple. Pre- sented by the family was a gift of 50 new one dollar bills. A bouquet of lovely spring flowers was a tribute from the grandchildren. During the afternoon neighbours and friends cal- led to extend congratulations and good wishes and 'presented an occasional. chair and a flowering plant. Tea was served, the table being centred with a wedding cake in gold and white. Later evening dinner was served to about forty guests including the family and relatives. on March 19th at the home of Mrs. Those from a distance attending W. B. Spears. After the opening 'were, a sister of the groom, Mrs. Thomas Savage, also. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Owens, all of Dunnville; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Metcalfe of Wingham; Mr. and Mrs. John Garniss, Morris Twp.; Mr. and Mrs, Walter Savage, Grey; Miss Mildred 'Griffith, Toronto, and Mr. James Sanderson of Rosetown, Sask., who arrived on Fri- day for the occassion. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Hislop have resided at their farm home, south of Wroxeter the entire 50 years of mar- ried life. As good citizens, neighbours and friends they have made a very worthy contribution to the life of our community. Everyone will join in wishing for them, good health, continu- ed happiness and many more wedding anniversaries.