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SPOKE TO LEGION
AND AUXILIARY
Nfr, A, M. Forbes, Legion. Adjustment
Officer,, of London, Gave Instructive
Address
Following the meetings of the Wing-
ham Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary
last week the two groups gathered in
the drill hall at the armouries and were
favoured with an address by Mr, A.
X, Forbes. Adjtistment Officer, Leg,
'ion Service Bureau, London, There
was a large number put to welcome
him. Scotty as he is so well known
here, is doing a great work for the
:soldiers on beeealf of the Legion, Hay-
ing lived here for meny years he is
-well-known and while here was ad-
justment officer for the local legion
:also the secretary for a number of
-years.
The meeting was sponsored by the
Ladies group and Mrs. W, G. Hamil-
ton, their president, introduced Mr.
Forbes. In his talk he told of the
various plans the government had for
-men and women leaving the services,
He. said his office was at all times
ready and willing to assist the branch-
es with any problem that might arise,
regarding pensions, rehabilitation or
.any other matter pertaining to Veter.
tarn,
A motion of appreciation was exe-
'tended to him by W. W. Armstrong
and Mrs. R. S. Hetherington.
At the Ladi'es' meeting the execu-
tive were empowered to work with the
executive of.the Legion in matters per-
taining to the new quarters which it
is hoped will ebe ready in the early
fall. It was decided to send Easter
parcels to shut-in veterans. Two new
members were initiated.
At the men's meeting one new mem-
ber was initiated and the executive
were named as a committee to look
after the work at the Stevenson house
which was recently parchased.
TURNBERRY GROUP
MADE DONATIONS.
Held Five Meetings In March
During the month of March the
ninth of Turnberry Red Cross Group
held five meetings, One eastom quilt,
o'ne Red Cross quilt, and one crib
quilt were completed. The following
donations were made: Red Cross
Campaign, ten dollars; Stewart Henry
,Funa, ten dollars; British IVIinesweep-
ers 'Auxiliary esweater fund), ten
dollars.
FIREMEN PLAN TO
SPONSOR PLAY
Will be Presented Wednesday April 18
The Wingham Fire Department
have made arrangements to have the
.Teeswater Dramatic Club present the
play "Here Comee Charlie" in the
Town Hall on the evening of Wednes.
-day, April 18th.
LADY BOWLERS
NAME OFFICERS
Mrs. A. R. DuVal Again Chosen
President
The annual meeting of the Lady
"Bowlers Club was held Monday even-
•ing at thd home of the president, Mrs.
A. R. DuVal. Previous to the business
meeting, bridge was enjoyed, six tables
•taking part in the play.
The reports of the various eom-
mittees showe,d that the last year was
se highly successful one and the mem-
bers are looking forward to this sea-
son's play.
Officers were elected as follows:
'President—Mrs. A, It DuVal.
1st Vice Pres,—Mrs: g. Webster.
2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs.t*F. Sturdy,
Secretary—Mrs. Joe -Kerr,
Treasurer—Mts, E. Harrison.
Tournament Conntittee — Mrs, 'H.
Campbell, convenor; Mrs. H. C. Mac-
Lean, Mrs, W. Currie, Mrs, Bert Port,
cr.
Jitney Committee—Mrs, E, Snell,
convenor; Mat. C. Lloyd, Mrs, R.
tobden, Mrs. C. Armitage.
Social Committee — Mrs. Gurney,
Mrs, St4irdy, Mrs, French, Mrs. D.
Rae, Mrs, George Williama, Mrs. C.
Deans, Mrs, Murray Johnson, Miss
Mary Johnson, Miss V, McPherson,
Miss Marion Simpson, Miss Phyliss
Mutt.
GRASS FIRES CAUSE
OF ANOTHER BLAZE
The high wind on Friday blew the
flames of a grass fire in Lower Wing-
ham toward Gordon McGregor's home,
The flames went up the corner of the
building to the roof and was 'making
rapid progress when the fire brigade
arrived. To get the blaze under con-
trol the firemen had to cut a hole in
the roof and the side of the structure.
The booster pump failed to work but
water was pumped from the river,
The furniture was removed end was
not damaged, but there is considerable
water,•fire and smoke damage which
we understand is covered by insurance.
DR. JESSE ARNUP
, TO ,PREACH SUNDAY.
Service In The United Church SPon,
sored By Presbytery of Huron
Next Sunday the morning eervice in
the Wingham United Church will be
sponsored by the Presbytery of Hur-
on. Rev. G. Q. Burton of Clinton,
chairman of Presbytery, well conduct
the service. Rev.. C. Copeland of
Gorrie, President of London Confer.
ence will take part in the service'.
Dr. Jesse Arnup. Moderator of the
General Council of the United Church,
will preach the sermon. All the con-
gregations of Huron Presbytery are
co-operating by installing radios in
their churches so that they can share
in every act of worship as brought to
them by CKNX.
At the evening service next Sunday,
the moving -picture "The Nobleman's
Son", will be shown.
THIRTEENTH POWER
BILL CREDIT
r, The Wingham Utilities Commission
have received a credit from the Hydro
Electric Power Commission through
the 13th power bill of $7259.47. This
will not mean any reduction in rates
or a rebate to users however as the
Hydro has an overdeaft of $3,000 to
pay off and the balance will be used
to improve the system. The horse-
power rate for the-rtext year has been
set at $37.50. It was $40.50.
ANNUAL MEETING
OF NAVY LEAGUE
The Annual Meeting of the Navy
League of Canada, Ontario Division,
will be held in the Library, Royal York
Hotel, on Saturday, April 7th at 9.30
a.m. All subscribers. to the Navy
League, either through united appealS,
personal subscriptions,or contributions
of material, are invited to attend.
Two Shows Mon., Tues., Wed. '
Evening Next Week
Van Johnson and Spencer Tracy are
starring in the special picture 'Thirty
Seconds Over Tokyo" at the Lyceum
Theatre April 9, 10, 11, There will
be two shows each night at 7,00 p.m.
and 9.30 p.m.
To Hold Rummage Sale
The Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingharn
General Hospital, will hold a Rum-
mage Sale on Saturday afternoon,
April 28, in the Armouries. Donations
are asked for, of clothing, dishes,
furniture—anything you do not need
tan be sold. So when you do your
spring cleaning, make up a box for the
hospital Rummage Sale,
HEN LAYS A no
SHELLED EW
fluted 11$tk Pas DOtaile Shell on
Ekg •
During the past few years we have
had many oddities in eggs reported in
our columns, hut last week we had an-
other that up until now We have never
bad before. This biddy, a barred rock
hen, one of a Pock belonging to Mr.
Nathaniel Bolt of the Oth of East
Wawatesh at Marnoch, laid an egg
last week which had two perfect shells,
the inner one was brown and the outer
one white, The outer shell was not
quite at thick as the inner one,
The hen may have thought that the
egg was for export and so provided
the extra protectipn,
LLOYD WILSON TWICE •
WOUNDED NOW HOME
Wgn The MilitarY Medal at coriana,
pte, Lloyd Wilson spent the week-
end here. He is a patient at Chorley
Park, Toronto. Lloyd arrived in
town with no one knowing he was
here for sometime after his arrival,
He arrived in Canada on March 21st
and proceeded directly to Chorley
Park, At the first opportunity he
came to 'I/gingham to visit with his
friends here and in Turnberry, Lloyd
attended school in Turnberry and lived
on the 10th concession.
Since Lloyd left these parts he has
had much experience. He was twice
wctunded, both times in Italy. His
first wound was slight, a booby trap
blew up in hie fate in January last
year and he was out of the line fat
eight clays, It was in September last
that he was wounded the second time,
This was a Corianae His wounds this
time were much more severe, a gun
shot in the chest, For his part in that
battle he was awarded the Military
Medal. He spent four and a half
months in hospital in Italy previous
to being sent to England.
He enlisted September 10th, 1942,
at Toranto, and after training at Brant-
lord and Borden proceeded overseas
in March 1943. In September that
year he went to. Italy with the' Irish
Regiment and saw action at Cassino,
the Hitler Line, near Rome, and the
Gothic Line.
On behalf of the folk of this com-
munity we extena to him a hearty
welcome back and congratulations on
his being awarded the Military Medal.
There was a picture of a soldier and
nurse on the front page of the Globe
and Mail, Saturday. The soldier in
the picture was Lloyd.
Institute Euchre April 13th
The Women's Institute are holding
a euchre in the Council Chambers,
Friday evening, April 13th. Proceeds
for the Stewart Henry Fund. Insti-
tute members bring sandwiches. Every-
body welcome.
Engagement Announcement
Mr. and iMis. R. H. McKinnon,
Bluevale, announce the engagement of
their only daughter, Marguerite Isabel,
to Mr. John King MacTavish, son of
Mr. and Mrs. James MacTavish, Blue-
vale, the wedding to take place in
April.
Underwent Operation
Mrs. 011ie Thompson of Listowel.
underwent a major operation on Sat-
urday, Her daughter, Mrs. R. S.
Hetherington Qf town, has informed us
that the operation was a success and
her mother is progressing as well as
can be expected.
COUNCIL RECEIVED
AUDITORS' REPORT
Notice of Motion Given Regarding
Saturday Night Closing Hours
A petition was received by tete
Town Council on 'Monday evening
from the Retail Merchants' Association
requesting that a by-law regulating the
hoers for the closing of stores on Sat-'
urday night. The hours suggested
were 11 p.m. during April, May, June.
July, August, September and 10 p.m.
in November, December, January, Feb-
rttary and March.
After discussion it was moved by
Councillor Lloyd and Reeve Evans
that the town solicitor be instructed to
submit a by-law at the next regular
'meeting of the council using the sug-
gestion of the merchants as a guide,
This motion carried.
The Wingham Legion were granted
the use of the Council Chambers for
Saturday bingos for the summer
month6.
The auditore report was submitted
to the council and it showed that dur-
ing the year 1944 that the financial
standing of the town was $4000 better
than in the previous year.
The report was received on motion
of Councillors Spry and Lloyd.
Mr, Thomas Henderson was present
and he 'complained that Weeds were
very bad in the lots along the east tide
of Diagonal road, The mayor assured
him that every effort would be made
to keep them under control.
The tender of Gordon McGregor for
the collection of garbage at $1800 per
year, was accepted on metion of Coun-
cillors Spry and Johnson,
(Continued oil page four)
PRO. CONSERVATIVES
TO 11010 NOMINATING
CONVENTION HERE
Gathering Will Be Held Thursday
Evening Next Week, April 12th,
With Hon. George H. Challies as
Special Speaker
The Progressive Conservative As-
sociation for the Provincial riding of
Huron-Bruce, will hold an open con-
vention in the Town Hall here, at
8.30 p.m., on Thursday next week,
April 12th. for the purpose of choosing
te'i candidate for the f6rthcorning pro-
vincial election, The special speaker
will be the, Hon. George IL Challies,
Minister without portfolio, who is the
vice-chairman of the Hydro Electric
Power Commislon of Ontario.
These plans were made at a meeting
held here on Monday evening when
the following officers were re-elected:
Hon. Presidents — Dr. R. C. Red-
mond, Wingham; Dr, J, Armstrong,
Gorrie; Mr. Foster Moffatt, Kinloss.
President—R. J. Bowman, Brussels.
1st Vice-Pres. •!--- R. C, Robertson,
Lucknow.
2nd Vice-Pres. — j. W. McKibleon,
Wingham.
Secky.—j. .H. Crawford, Wingham.
Treasurer—Cleve Backer, Brussels.
John W. Hanna M.P.P.
'In conversation with Mr. Hanna on
Saturday. he assured us that he would
again allow his name to go -before the
Progressive Conservative Convention.
In the last election Ontario, less
than two years ago, Mr. Hanna was
elected for Huron-Bruce. His oppon-
ents at that time were Hugh Hill of
Colborne, Liberal, and Henry F.
Lantz of Carrick,, C.C.F.
BINGO APRIL 9th •
A Bingo will be lteld in the Odd-
fellow's Hall, Monday evening, April
9th. Good prizes. All are invited.
Admission: 50 cents.
Five and a half tables took part in
the play at the Wingham Bridge Club
on Thursday evening. The results
were as follows: North and Soeth-
1st., Mrs. George Ross and Harley
Crawford; 2nd., Mrs. Bert Porter and.
Gordon MacKay; 3rd„ Bert Porter
and George Williams; 4th., Mrs. Art
Wilson and Jeck Mason, East and
Wese--.1se, Art Wilson and W, H.
French; 2nd., Mrs. Harley Crawford
and Wally Armstrong; 3rd., Mrs, G.
Godkin and Reg. DuVal; 4th,, Mrs.
Reg, DuVal and Mrs, H. C. MacLean,
HAROLD GARLICK
FRACTURED ANKLE
Stepped In A Hole In The Road At
Walkerton
A former resident, IMr. Harold Gar-
lick, who was manager of the Walker
Store here for some years and who
is now Claims Officer of the Walker-
ton Selective Service Office, had the
misfortune to fracture his ankle on
Tuesday evening last week. Mr. Gar-
lick vvaS out for a walk with his son
Donald, when he stepped itt a small
hole in the roadway. He was thrown
to the ground and a fractured ankle
was the result.
He was taken to Bruce CotintY
HoSpital, It will be several weeks
before he can resume his work with
selective service, Mr. iGarlick's many
friends here will wish him a speedy
recovery.
DIAMOND WEDDING
MARKED SATURDAY
Mr, and Mrs. William Robinson of
Luclmow, Formerly of East Wawa-
nosh Married 60 years
Friends of many years were present
in large numbers at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. William Robinson, of Luck-
now, on Saturday afternoon last to
tender their best wishes to the bride
and groom of sixty years ago. Mar-
ried on March 31, 1885, by Rev. Jas.
Anderson of the Presbyterian Church,
Whitechurch, this esteemed couple of
87 and 83 years, are both hale and
hearty, and able to enjoy life as it
comes, Having spent all their married
life on the 8th Concession of East
Wawanosh, they and their family have
taken a great part and interest in the
life of the community,
Of their family of four sons and
four daughters, Ernest passed away
two years ago, and two daughters in
infancy. Their oldest son, Ed. of
Minneapolis, was unable to be present,
but the family, Dr. Harold and Mrs,
Robinson and three children of Walk-
erton, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler
(Laura) of Morris, Dr. and Mrs. Wil-
fred Robinson and two children of
Dryden, and Mr. and Mrs, John
patrick (Annie) and four children,
were all present for the family dinner
at night. Of those at the wedding of
long ago, just one was present, Mr.
Jas. Robinson of Wingham, but three
others, her sister, Mrs. Knowles, of
Hamilton, and his sister, Mrs. Mary
St, John, and his brother Tom, a pa-
tient in Simcoe Hospital, are living.
They have two great grandchildren,
the last one of whom was born on this
(Continued,on page four)
Notice Re Marathon Bridge
As a number of the Marathon Bridge
games have not yet been played, the
committee are asking that, if possible,
all games be finished by April 16.
Please hand scores, with full names
and .date, to Mrs. W. A. McKibbon.
Cut Asparagus Saturday
We have had many reports concern-
ing the early season this year, but
here is one for, the book. On Satur-
day, Mrs. W. J. (Capt.) Adams cut
sufficient asparagus to make a meal.
This is so far as we are aware a record
for this community.
Lucknow Rector Transferred
Rev. J. W. Donaldson, rector of St.
Peter's Anglican Church, Lucknow,
for over three years has been appointed
as rector of the three-point charge of
Hyde Park, Byron and Lambeth.
Rev, Mr. Donaldson went to Luck-
now from Ailsa Craig in January, 1942.
He will assume his duties in his new
parish the second week in April.
COUNTY TO INSTALL
SCHOOL NURSING
,Goderich Not In The Plan As They
Have Their Own System
The possibility of Huron entering
into a county health nursing plan was
discussed at a meeting of the Health
and Hospital committee of the County
Council, at which Miss Edna Moore,
Division Director of Public Health
Nursing in Ontario was present.
Miss Moore advised the committee
that in her opinion it would be im-
possible for the county to form a public
health nnit at this time as she was
sure no medical officer could be pro,
cured. She advocated that the county
establish a school nursing plan and
that they endeavor to enter into some
amicable arrangement with the town of
Goderich which has had a public
health service for two years.
The committee, accompanied by
Miss Moore, adjourned to the town
hall to meet with the 1 Goderich Board
of Health and Town Council. The
question of health services was thor-
oughly discussed and it was decided
finally that Goderich would maintain
theit present system, and that the
county would rebate them according
to their equalized assessment . for
monies levied against the town of
Goderich for school nursing. This ar-
rangement met with the approval of
all concerned and Warden A. Alex.
ander secure a suitable office for the
use of the sktperviSing nurse in the
town 'Of Clinton, under the school nurs-
ing Plan. •
Mis8 Moore assured the committee
that school nurses will be available this
simmer,
WORK AT HOSPITAL
WILL START SOON
Contractor Expects To Commence
Operations In Two Weeks
The Chairman of the Winghara
Hospitel Board has announced that the
contractor for the new wing at the
hospital, will be here this week with
the architect and that it is expeeted
that he will start work on this project
in about two weeks time, The general
contractor is the Putherbough Con-
struction Company of London. The
heating and plumbing will be done hy
Rhame Bros, Limited of Landon, and
electrical work by the Knowles Elec-
tric, also of London. The elevator
will be supplied by the Cober Elevator
Company.
RED CROSS DRIVE IS
WELL OVER THE TOP
Subscriptions Total $7690.25 Which
Exceeds Objective 'by $1190.25
The final figures for the Wingham
and District Red Cross Campaign
shows a slight increase over these of
last week. The subscriptions totaled
$7690.25 which is $1190.25 more than
the quota of $6500.00. This is a very
excellent showing and the committee
are highly pleased with the result,
The subscriptions by Wards and
Areas:
Ward 1 ........... . ..... .......... 711.50
Ward 2 930,25
Ward 3 .. 1359.50
Ward 4 1759.50
Ward 5 167,25
Special Names 693.10
County of Huron 750.00
Whitechurch 545.65
13luevale 773.50
Total $ 7690.25
WINfillAM CUBS
Thirty Cubs were on hand Wednes-
day evening for another night of
Scouting. They reported the night
with the Lions 100 per cent a success.
The following Cubs, who were invest-
ed, were welcomed to their Sixes:
Douglas Newman, Bobby Owens,
Teddy Kress, Bobby Young, Jimmie
Ziegler and Norman Walpole.
The First Star Cubs include, Sixers
John Hanna, LaVerne Newman, Ray-
mond Merkley, Ken MacLean, and
John Crawford, and Cubs, George
Hall, Floyd Jenkins, George Porter,
Maurice Stainton, Williard Platt and
Ronald Murray.
The Cubs learned the First Circle of
the semaphore signals and then listen-
ed to a story from the "Jungle Book"
by Rudyard Kipling. The composition
of the Union Jack and the right way to
fly it was reviewed. The evening
ended with'a baseball contest.
DANCE FRIDAY NIGHT
AT THE ROYAL T
To the music of Frankie Banks and
his ten piece band, featuring a popular
lady vocalist. Dancing 9 to 1.30.
Admission 50 cents.
Sister Passes
The funeral of the late Fanny Allen,
sister of Messrs George and Robert
Allen of town, was held at Kincardine
on Tuesday afternoon.
Purchased MacDonald Block
Councillor Elmer Wilkinson has per-
purchased the MacDonald Block. This
IS one of the largest real estate deals
transacted here in Some time.
JACK LILLOW HOME
FROM OVERSEAS
Arrived In Bluevale Monday Noon
LAC. Jack Lillow, second son of
Mrs, Lillow Bluevale, arrived in
New York on Friday and at his home
Blttevale Monday noon.
Jack enlisted in July 1941 and train-
ed at Toronto, Nova Scotia arid Monc-
ton, 1\133., going overseas two years
ago,
He saw service hi Prance arid Bel-
guitn and was in Holland for seven
months, He Was Moved to r. tgland
where he has ibcert in a hospital since
Christmas. Fte will spend 30 days at
his home here, Piot will report at To-
tont&
INSTITUTE HELD
EASTER MEETINO
The Meeting Was Featured As,
Grandmother's Day
The Easter meeting of the Women'w
Institute was convened in the Towel
Hall on Wednesday, March 28th, ancl
featured Grandmother's Day. Role
Call, was- answered by naming the
birthplace of the Grandmothers of
those present.
Much business was teaneactecl at the
meeting, among which was a donation
to Chinese Relief; -a euchre, to be held.
the second week in April, and arreng---
ing that in future all supplies for
quilts be purchased through Rett
Cross.
Mrs. W. je Henderson then took
charge and called on several Grand-
others for contributions to the pro-
gramme.
Mrs. Donald Rae, accompanyied by
Mrs. W, W. Gurney at the -piano, sang
an old favourite "The Rowan Tree"
and in keeping with the Easter season
'He was Nailed to the Cross."
Mrs. Williamson told of dressmak-
ing in the old days, and of the first
dress made for her in Wingliam, very
satisfactorily, fifty years ago by a,
Miss Powell, now Mrs. J. Cochrane
of Wingham,
Mrs, Bower gave a very entertain-
ing reading entitled The Celts Head
and the Dumplings".
An interesting recitation "The Or-
gem Builder" was presented in fine
dramatic style by Mrs. Henderson,
Miss Irene O'Connor read an article
from the Scottish Rural Women's
Magazine entitled 'Home and Coun-
try".
The singing of the National An-
them and refreshments brought the
meeting to a close.
BLOOD DONOR CLINIC
WED. NEXT WEEK
Committee Urges All Who Have Not
Enlisted For This Service To Do
So Now
Another Red Cross Blood Donor
Clinic will be held here on Wednesday
morning next week, April 11th. The
committee in charge hope to have
many new donors for this clinic. It
is only by having new donors that the
clinic here can keep up the good work
that has been carried on here. Leave
your name at McKibbons or the Red
Cross rooms.
The committee also wish to impress
upon all that the need for blood
plasma is greater than ever before.,
Our forces are forging ahead but these
gains can not be achieved without
many giving their lives and many be-
ing wounded, most of them, require
treatment for shock, This means
blood plasma.
NEW MINISTERS
WERE WELCOMED
Paper Presented At Ministerial As-.
sociation Meeting by Rev.
G. G. Howse
The Wingham and District Minis-
terial Association met on April 2nd, at
Belgrave United Church Manse. Fif-
teen ministers were in attendance witla
Rev. W. A. Beecroft, the president, in
the chair. The president welcomed to
the association Rev. Jack H. James
end the Rev. 'Alexander Nirnmo.
religious service for V-B Day was dis-
cussed and each town and district is
to arrange its own service as to time
and form.
It was decided also that each mini-
ster announce from his pulpit that his
congregation listen in to the program.
"Your Church and Mine over CNINX
at 9,30 p.m. tacit Friday night.
A paper was then given by the Rev.
G. G. Howse of Ashfield, based on a
newly published book entitled "The
Secret of Power" by Canon Beval
Heeney, A good discussion folloeved.
and Mr, I3eecroft expressed the As-
sociations appreciation for this paper.
Refreshments were served by Mrs,
Dunlop and Rev. Jack H. James exe
pressed the thanks of all to IVIrs, Dune
lop for the entertainment of the after-
MUM,
Association.rneets again the first
'Monday in ;May when an Informal dis-
mission will be led by the two ex-
chaplains, Rev. A. Nitunto and Rev',
Jack 11, AMOS.
GOrdon McGregor's Home Was
Damaged , Italy
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