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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-04-26, Page 1PACKED HALL GREETED TEESWATER PLAYERS Hall Packed To Capacity For Play Sponsored By The Firemen The Teeswater Dramatic Club were received here on Wednesday evening last week by a capacity audience who thoroughly enjoyed the presentation of the comedy "Here Comes Charlie", The'play was sponsored by the Wing- ham Fire Department. Reeve J. J. Evans,, extended a wel- come to the visitors and on behalf of the firemen expressed appreciation of the splendid attendance. Entertaining between the acts was Mrs. Lauri Hayden at the piano, and Miss Jean Thompson with her ac- cordion. FORMER WROXETER • MAN HONOURED Thomas F. Sanderson of Detroit Recalived Highest Scout Movement Award Thomas F. Sanderson of Detroit, son of Mrs. D, D. Sanderson, of Wroxeter 'and the late 1.1t, Sanderson, has just received the highest award given in the Scout movement in America, The SilVer Beas/•er Award for distinguished service to the boyhood of America. The certificate which ac- companied the award is signed by President Roosevelt as Honoury Chairman, Herbert Hover as ,vice chairman, and Jas. West as Chief Scout of America. The presentation took place at De- troit at the annual meeting of the Aero Council of Boy Scouts of America. WINRIAM CUBS Wednesday evening was another hour of Scouting and fun for thirty- three regular Cubs and six new- comers, Senior Sixer Ken. MacLearl.„, led the Pack in the Grand Howl and the Cub Law. After..a; few tests in the-Cubs.formed a circle and listened to a jungle story. The second circle of the semaphore''signals was taught and' practised, , Robert Gam- mage, Larry Owens and Billy Carrick were tested on the Cub Law Promise and the Salute. They will be invested this Wednesday evening. Saturday 'morning the Cubs distri- buted handbills for the Lions' Auction Sale in the interests of the Hospital. CURLERS, BOWLERS ELECTED OFFICERS Election Took Place At Annual Banquet Friday Evening The banquet held by the Curling and Bowling Clubs at Yemen's Grill Friday night was largely' attended and all did justice to the steak dinner. Mr. J. Harley Crawford, president of the Curling Club, was master of . cere- monies. Officers for the the Bowling Club follows: Curling Club— Hon. President—J. H. Crawford. President—C. E. Richey. 1st Vice-pres.—Rev. W. A. Beecroft. 2nd Vice-Pres.—Ronald Rae. Sec'y.-Treas.—Art Chaplain—Rev. A. Nimmo. Membership Committee Convenor-- Murray Johnson. Games Committee Chairman—J. H. Crawford. Wednesday Games Chairman — H. L. Sherbondy. Bonspeil Chairman—Donald Rae. Rink Manager—Jim Murray. Bowling Club— Hon, President—George Williams. President—Omar Haselgrove. Vice-Pres.—J. H. Crawford. Sec'y.-Treas.--H. L. Sherbondy. Tournament Committee—Art Wil- son, G. C. Gammage, Ronald Rae, Lorne Webb. Jitney Committee — Reg. DuVal, Gordon MacKay, R. Hobden, Jim Gurney. Grounds Committee—Wally Miller, Bert Porter, Ed. Harrison, Donald Rae, C. H, McAvoy, C. E. Richey. Entertainment Committee—John W. Hanna, Alex M, Crawford. It was decided to hold the John Hanna Trophy Tournament the third week in July, Community singing was led by Jack McKibbon with Harold V. Pym at the piano. Jack also favbured with a solo -and Harold with selections on the piano. Gordon Davidson rendered piano accordion numbers and Jack Rcavie two solos. Fred Spry was called on for an impromptu song. The Curling Club had one of the best years in its history was shown by the report of the secretary, Art Wilson, There were 85 members and the treasury has a balance of $110.00. Omar Haselgrove presented prizes to the top rinks in the Round Robin. They were: 1st., Donald Rae, skip, Hugh Carmichael, Fred Massey, N. Keating; 2nd„ Ronald Rae, skip, C. E. Richey, Murray Johnson, Don Jeffs; 3rd., Rev, W. A. Beecroft, skip, S. Beattie, J. Breckenridge, W. Brooks; 4th., C. H, McAvoy, skip, W. R. Hamilton Brownlee, M. Bader, Short addresses were given by the members of the various rinks except the McAvoy rink who being in good voice sang a solo. The chairman 'celled on a few for remarks, they were. Lorne Webb, W. H. French, George Williams, Mayor Fred Davidson, Tory Gregg, W, T. Crtilekshatik, Rev. A. Nittnno, Reeve tvatis, C. H, Richey, Curling Club and were elected as Single Copies Five Cents tiallertri Q04 With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 26th, 1945. SniaSeriptions $2,00 Per Y4Pair CARS CRASHED AT WROXETER Ill In Hospital We regret to report that Mr. Alf,. Carr is a patient in Wingham, General Hospital. Friends hope for a speedy recovery. Underwent Operation Councillor Elmer Wilkinson under- went' an operation in Wingham Gen- eral Hospital on Monday. We are happy' to state that he is progressing very favourably. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Charles 12. Coultes, Belgrave, wish to announce the ele• gagement of their only daughter, Mabel Isabel, to LAC, Kenneth. Her- bert Wheeler, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wheeler, Belgrave. The marriage to take place in Knox United Church, Belgrave, on Tuesday, May 1st, at 2.30 p.m. Charge Is Laid Against Alleged Driver Of One Of The Cars .• Gibson Vogan of Molesworth will appear in court here on Friday to answer to the charge of failing to re- main at the scene of an accident and driving with undue care. The charge is the aftermath of an accident that took place about 2 am. in Wroxeter, Saturday morning when a Ford V8. owned and driven by Archie Campbell of Molesworth was damaged when hit by another car. The ear had the body, left front fender, a tire and wheel ,damaged, also the running board. Passengers in the Campbell car were, Miss Alice Hewes Wroxeter, Miss Mary Ritchie of Gorrie and Donald. Stewart of Molesworth were uninjur- ed, It is alleged that the paSsenger in the other car was Joe Commit-1g 4::,f Molesworth, County Constable Gordon Deyeil Was the investigating officer. DARRELL B1h63 IS IV, J. Miff CHOICE PRISONER OF EAR OF THE HURON-BRUCE LIBERAL CONVENTION On the first ballot, at the Huron- Bruce Liberal Association Convention, held here on Friday night, Mr. Wil- liam John MacKay was chosen as candidate for the forthcoming Pro- vincial election which will be held on June 4th. There were four nominated; Alex Alexander of Grey, president of the association and at -present warden of Huron County; Wm. Jain MacKay, of Huron Township; W. B. Anderson, of Lucknow, and Hugh Hill, of Col- borne, who was defeated two years ago, Mr. Anderson withdrew so the election was a three-way one. Mr. !MacKay is an experienced politician as he represented the riding of South Bruce in the Legislature for one term, 1929 to 1934, His riding disappeared in the redistribution and at each convention in Huron-Bruce since that time he has been nominated. He is a native of Huron Township and he has always been interested in its affairs. His farm is located one and a half miles north of Ripley. His wife is the former Gertrude Miner of Elgin Township and they have one daughter and one son, Marion, who is principal of the public school at Hart- ford, and Morford, at home on the farm. In religion he is a Presbyter- ian. When the result of the ballot was announced, Mr. MacKay in a short speech, made an appeal for co-oper- ation and support and his nomination was made unanimous on motion of Mr. Hill and Mr. Alexander. (Continued on page three) AUCTION SALE Big Event Saturday Afternoon and Evening, May 19th Wingham. Lions Club will conduct an action sale in the Wingham Arena on the afternoon and evening of Satur- day, May 19th. Donations of sale- able household furniture is solicited. Other articles which they would be pleased to accept as donation are: sporting goods, baby carriages, high chairs, children's sleighs, wagons, trucks, etc.; lawn mowers, bicycles, stoves, radios, sewing machines, elec- tric fixtures and appliances., etc, etc. All proceeds will go to the Wing- ham General Hospital Building Fund. Pick-up by truck will be arranged. $73,000 Subscribed The First Two Days, Quota Is $200,500 The Victory Loan subscriptions here for the first two days. were most encouraging. They amounted to $73,- 000. It is still a long road however, before the minimum quota of $200,- 500 is reached. The committee are requesting that all be ready with their subscription when the salesman calls os they wish to complete -the canvass in the first two weeks of the campaign. These are busy times and the co-oper- ation of the citizens will be of great assistance in this respect, Two of the factories, Fry 84 Black- ball and Lloyds, have already gone over the top and it is expected that all the other factories will shortly. FINAL LITERARY _ WAS PRESENTED .Miscellaneous Program And Ahtletic r. Prizes Given" The last Wingham High School Literary meeting for this term was held Friday last, The, president, Ed, Bropliy, was in the chair, The meet., ing opened with the singing of, 0 Canada. Lois Lockridge rendered a vocal solo, "I Love You Truly," The presentation of Field Day Awards which took the form of War Savings Stamps, were distributed by Capt. W. J. Adams, the chairman of the School Board. A piano selection, Schwbert's Impromptu, Opus 142, No, 2, was given by Jim Hall. Dorothy Hamil- ton then sang, "Songs My Mother -Taught Me." The Journal was then presented by the editor, George Cope- land. Following the Journal Gloria Swanson sang "I' had a little talk with The Lord," ,,The Prophets Address was then given by Craig Armstrong. The meeting closed by singing God Save the King. DIGGER AT WORK AT THE HOSPITAL Excavation Work Started• On Friday The first step in the erection of the wing at Wingham General Hospital took place on Friday when the work of excavating for the foundation was started. This work should be done in a day or so providing good weather , holds. The work will proceed as quickly as materials are available, and it is ex- pected that the wing will be completed in November. Mrs. John R. Clarke of Toronto, formerly of Wingham, received a cable from her son, Spr, John E. Clark an- nouncing his marriage on Saturday, April 7th, to Miss Audrey Owen of Birmingham, England. Spr. Clark was on three weeks furlough in Eng- land from Gepnany. Jack signed up at Timmins in De- cember 1941, with the Royal Canadian Engineers and received his training at 'Toronto, North Bay, Petawawa and Vernon, B.C. In February 1944, he took an instructors course at Saska- toon for six weeks graduating with honours and receiving two stripes. He -was then stationed at Prince Rupert for some time. He then came east and was stationed at Sussex, N.B., and Tracadee, N.S. before returning to Sussex to proceed overseas in July last yeas' with the 6th Cdn, ,Field Company. He was in the battle of Normandy then through France. Bel- gium, Holland into Germany. Jack has had many experiences but is modestly keeping them until after the war. He thinks that the Germans are just about done in and is looking forward to returning to Canada. While in England he spent leaves at Edin- burgh, Glasgow, London and Birm- ingham, the latter place is where he met his bride. * * * * Mr. Ed. Arbic of Mount Forest, -formerly of the Dominion Bank staff here, has received' ,,word that his brother who was a prisoner, of war, has been released and is recuperating •at No. 11, Canadian General Hospital, as he is suffering from malnutrition, * * * * Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ohm have not .received any further word regarding 'their son Clarence since receiving word that he was wounded. They did however, receive a letter from him written prior to his accident. He said 'he was living in the cellar of a house in Germany. He said it was 0K down there as they had a stove and a nice fire was going, He said this country sure is destroyed, the city I am in there isn't a house standing intact. He told of the mail coming in just then and reeeiving a box from 'his mother, and he said that he was in need of the things enclosed especially the Socks and writing paper. He told of meeting a Wingham boy the day before, Bruce Maclean. He teqttest- ,ed that his mother say hello to all for Word Received Here Tuesday Afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Percy Biggs were exceedingly happy on Tuesday after- noon when- they received a telegram informing them that their son, FO, Darrell Biggs, is a prisoner of war in Germany, Darrell was shot down over Bingen on his 46th trip with the Pathfinders. This was on December 22nd last year. All here rejoice with Mr, and Mrs. Biggs and Donnie in this wonderful news, The information was received through the International Red Cross. It was on December 16th, 1942, that their son, PO. Percy Biggs, met his. death in a crash in British Columbia, RUMMAGE SALE The Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingha,m General Hospital, are holding a Rummage Sale in the Armouries on Saturday afternoon, April 28, at two o'clock, They are asking for donations of furniture, clothing, dishes, etc., any- thing you do not need that they can sell. If you wish your donation col- lected, call phone 19. When the housecleaning is being done, do not discard anything—save it for the Rum- mage Sale. Afternoon tea will also be served, BAPTIST MISSION CIRCLE MEETING Missionary Work In Bolivia Was Topic The Senior Mission Circle of the Baptist Church held the regular monthly meeting at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Norton with a goodly num: her in attendance. Mrs. Walter Po- cock was in charge. The hymn Pocock opened the meeting with "Trusting Jesus" was sung and Mrs. LIONS HOLDING prayer. Scripture was read by Miss Lewis, Romans 10:1-14. Minutes of the last meeting was read by the secre- tary, Mrs. Falconer, and roll call ans- wered by a verse of scripture. Mrs. Jno Kelly read a letter of thanks from Miss Mary. Beard, mis- sionary in Bolivia, for pictures that Mrs, Kelly had made herself for mis- sion work there, Miss Beard stated in her letter how they had been used in different schools to show natives their need of Christ. Mrs. Pryce sang a solo which was very appropriate for mission work, "Speak My Lord" which was much enjoyed by all, The hymn "The light of the world is' Jesus" was sung while the offering was received. Mrs. Geo. H. Scott read an article "A tribute to Mr, Reekie of Bolivia. Mr. Reekie was a native of Tiverton, Ont., and was cal- led to ministry early in life as a boy. His' desire deepened while he read an article of South America as a pastor at Pilot Mound, Man, When he started his work in Bolivia he labored many years before he won any souls for Christ. His first Sunday School he started with 3 boys and now there are hundreds going. Mr. Reekie started churches in La Paz, Oruro, Cochabamba, Guatajala and the Reekie College Peniel Hall Farip. The work is evidently well established and Mr. ReeItie was well content to pass to his 'reward, Mrs. Falconer brought the topic for the meeting. Her topic was on "Bolivia" which was very interesting. She stated that there where 7 Baptist churches there and it is the only Protestant work. Is there not a great need for more missionaries. The North American Marylcnoll Fathers are about to establish a farm similar to the Peniel Hall Farm taking for example our Baptist work.. They are placing their faith and .practise in coin. petition with Hacienda, Guatajala and Bolivia is taking note of the fact. We are asking for financial backing more than we have ever asked before., We have faith, we have spirit. Thanks be to God for Grace given to the mission- Aries to carry on ;the great cause. Mrs, Pocock thanked Mrs, Falconer and then proceeded with a season of prayer for this work and the Christian work at home, Those taking part were, Miss Densmore, Mrs, ,„ryee, Miss Lewis and 'Mrs. Poeocle The meeting closed with hymn, ',Christ the Solid Roek" and prayer by Mrs. Norton, after which the host- ess served a dainty lunch and social time was spent. DATE SET MR TIIE NEXT BLOOD CLINIC Call Goes Out For More Donors, Clinic May 16th Headquarters has confirmed the date, Wednesday, May 16th for the next Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic. The importance of the attendance at these clinics cannot be stressed too greatly, It is necessary to have new donors every clinic to keep the do- nations up to the objective, If you have not been a donor, leave your name at McKibbon's or the Red Cross rooms. Your donation may save the life of a soldier, airman or sailor. BRIDGE CLUB Seven tables took part in the play at the Wingham Bridge Club on Thursday evening. The results were as follows: North and South-1st., Mrs. 0. Colborne and Bert Porter; 2nd., Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Mrs. W. L, Kress; 3rd., Mrs. W. H. French and Jack Mason; 4th., Mrs. George Ross and W. H. French. East and West-1st., George Williams and David Robb; 2nd., Mrs. Art Wil- son and Miss M. McCallum; 3rd., Mrs, A. E. VanStone and Miss Garg- aret MacLean; 4th.. Art Wilson and Gordon MacKay. BRUSSELS MAN 15 C.C.F. CANDIDATE' William C. Xing Will Contest Hurott.• Bruce for the C,C.F, in the Provincial Election Joe Noseworthy, M,P,, Was the Guest Speaker at the Nomination. Meeting A native' of Morris Township, William C. King of Brussels, will carry the C.C.F. banner in Huron, Bruce at the Provincial election oa. June 4th. He received the nomination. at a meeting of the Huron-Bruce C,C.F. Association here on Saturday night, The meeting was not very 'largely attended. Three were nominated, Dr. W. V. Johnston of Lucknow; Henry F. Lantz, of Carrick, who was, the un- successful candidate in the 1943 elec- tion, and William C. King of Brussels. The first two withdrew leaving the field to Mr, King. The candidate is 51 years of age and was born in Morris Township. He and his son William, operate a three hundred acre farm near Brus- sels. His wife is the former Lillian McCaul and they have three children, Mrs, Carl (Marie) Douglas. who teaches school at Belmore; Janet, who is employed here in the office of CKNX, and one son William, In. religion Mr, King is a Presbyterian. Mr. Joe Noseworthy Mr. Noseworthy said certain changes were necessary and listed four as necessary change's. 1. Govern- ment agencies must undertake the planning of production of the conn- try. 2 We believe that a government must accept responsibility to see that which is produced is equitably dis- tributed among the people, 3. Find some means of controlling monopoly in industry in this Country. The C.C.F. policy is that they be public owned enterprises. 4, We believe that the government needs to assume control of credit. (Continued on page six) HELD PERFECT CRIBBAGE HAND The Lucky Holder of This Hand Was C. H. McAvoy What are the chances of holding a perfect cribbage 'hand? We do not know, but we know that it happens very rarely, Few cribbage players have seen such a hand, C. H. Mc- Avoy had such a hand on Wednesday last week in a game with W. B. Mc- Cool. He held the jack of hearts, five of clubs, spades and diamonds and the five of hearts turned up giving him a perfect hand with a score of 29, BINGO MAY 1st Wingham Legion are holding a Bingo in the Armouries, Tuesday evening, May 1st. Play at 8.15 o'clock. Twenty games for 50c. Five• specials at 10c each. Good prizes. RED CROSS MADE APRIL SHIPMENT This Shipment Sent To Headquarters April 19th The following is a list of 'the goods shipped to the headquarters of the Red Cross Society from the Wingliam. District Red Cross. The shipment was made on Thursday last week. Civilian Quota (Knitted)- 3 boys' suits, 2 yr.; 19 boys' sweat- ers, 4 yr.; 5 baby dresses, 2 yr.; 5 baby leggings; 35 baby soakers, 6 mos. and 7 shirts, 35 boys' andervests, 6 yr.; 30 prs, boys' shorts, 10-12 yrs.; 25 girls' pantie dresses, 2-4 yrs.; 10 girls' combinations, 2-4 yrs, Army and Airforce Quota- 10 prs. airforce so: (6 pr. over quota); 28 prs. airforce gloves; 20 prs. khaki gloves; 2 high-neck khaki sweat- ers (medium); 4 high-heck khaki sweaters (small); 3 turtle-neck air- force sweaters (medium) over quota; 8 prs, grey sox; 40 prs. khaki sox; 2 scarves. Non Quota- 87 large quilts; 8 crib quilts, 2 afghans; 5 prs, boys' pyjamas, 8 yr.; 5 girls' nighties, 10 yr.; 5 girls' night. ies, 6 yr.; 6 girls' pantie dresses, 2 yr,; 5 girls' pantie dresses, 4 yr. Hospital Quota- 10 prs, men's pyjamas. GOFORTH AUXILIARY APRIL MEETING New Study Book Was Introduced The Goforth Auxiliary of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church, met at the home of Mrs. H, V. Pym, Tues- day evening, April 17th, with the. president, Mrs. D. Murray presiding, The meeting opened with a memorial to the'late President Roosevelt, as the Call to Worship, Mrs. S. Hare led in prayer, and the scripture reading was given by Mrs. B. Spears. The dedi- catory prayer was offered, by Mrs. W. A. McKibbon. The new study book was introduced by Mrs. C. McLean, a form of 'quiz' being -used, with vari- ous members participating. General paper were then given: "Advancement of Christianity in Asia", by Miss L. Leggatt; "Status of Christianity in Asia", by Mrs. M. Smallman; "India and Christianity", by Mrs. J. Carr; "How can we in Canada help to pro- mote Christianity in Asia?" by Mrs. Horace Aitcheson. • After the closing hymn. and prayer by Mrs. D.- Murray, a pleasant social hour was spent. 114r, MacKay Represented South Bruce For A Term In The Legislature Hon. Farquhar, Oliver, Looks For Liberal Majority Dance At Holmes' School On Monday, April 30th. Tiffin's Orchestra. Ladies of the section please bring lunch, Admission 25c. Proceeds for patriotic purposes. . Improving Slowly We are pleased to report that Mrs, Frank Seli, who has been seriously ill for over three months, is improving nicely and is able to be up a portion of. the day. Her many friends sincere- ly hope that she will soon be able to be about again, Hanna Committee Rooms Open Mr. John W. Hanna has opened his Progressive Conservative rooms. They are located In the Hydro Block, upstairs, and the entrance is off John Street, Mr. Hanna extends an invi- tation to anyone to call at these rooms for any information pertaining to the election. These rooms are for your convenience. Make them your head- quarters. CITIZENS' COMMITTEE ON REHABILITATION TO BE FORMED HERE Meeting Will Be Held Friday Evening Tn almost every town in this prov- ince a Citizens' Committee on Re- habilitation has been formed. A meet- ing to form such a committee here will be held in the Council Chambers at 8:15 p.m, on the evening of Friday, April 2/th, All interested in the re- habilitation of returned men are urged to be present, VICTORY LOAN OFF TO ND START HERE Tulip Tea and Sale The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion will hold their annual Tulip Tea, Sale of Baking and Work in the Armour- ies from 3 to 6, Saturday afternoon, May 5th. All are invited. St. Andrew's Choir Sponsoring Play A 3-act comedy "Princess O'Toole", under the sponsorship of St. Andrew's Choir, will be presented in the Town Hall, Wingham, Friday evening, May 11th, featuring Bert Abell, your favor- ite comedian. Admission 30c with re- served seats 10c extra. Firemen Say Thanks The members of the Wingham Fire Brigade wish to thank the public for their wonderful attendance at, the show they sponsored last week. 'They also wish to express their appreciation to the Teeswater Dramatic Club for the fine play they presented and to all who assisted in 'any way, they say thanks a lot, Institute Annual Meeting Friday The annual meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the Council Chambers, at 3 o'clock Friday after- noon this week, April 27th. Be pres- ent for the election of officers. yearly reports. Roll call will be payment of fees, The hostesses, Mrs. W, S, Hall, Mrs. H. Godkin, Mrs. W, T. Cruick- shank. It is expected that there will be a demonstration of surgical gowns, corsets, etc. EVENING AUXILIARY WELL ATTENDED The Topic Was The Church In Burma The April meeting of the Evening Auxiliary of Wieghant Uhited Church was held Tuesday evening of last week, at the horde of Miss :Yvonne McPherson, with a splendid attend- ance, Mrs. W. L. Kress conducted the meeting and was assisted by Mrs. C, Lloyd, Mrs, R, Robden and Mrs, P. Stainton. Miss Betty Lewis favored with a solo which was much appreciated, The topic, The Church in Burma, was taken by Mrs. E. Shen; and was made most interesting. Miss K. Mc- Gregor then conducted the business after Which a social time was enjoyed.