HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-07-26, Page 1Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Anderton en-
tertained the members of the choir of
the United Church at their cottage at
Kintail on Wednesday last week. A
most enjoyable afternoon was spent
boating and swimming. At the dinner
hour the members were served a del-
icious meal. The members of the choir
expressed their pleasure and apprecia-
tion to Mr. and Mrs. Anderton for
their kindness and hospitality,
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Just A Reminder
Monday, AuguSt 6th., will be ob-
served hera as Civic Holiday. Stores,
will be closed all that day so shoppers.
will have to prepare for a long week-
end at that time.•"I r
HURON-BRUCE GROUP
HAD GOOD MEETING
Mr. R. 5, Scott Guest Speaker At
Forum Meeting
The Huron-Bruce Boundary Farm.
Forum held their monthly meeting at
the home of Mrs. Irima Jenkins with.
an attendance of 26. The discussion
had to do with the various insect pests,
the harm they do•.and the control of
their activities.
The warble fly was again the centre
of much discussion and it was thought
that the best way to control and elimi-
nate this pest was by the use of large
equipment on a community basis.
The guest speaker was Mr. R. 5.
Scott, a director of the Federation of
Agriculture for Ontario. He spoke
on the marketing .of dairy products,
hogs and cattle, He said that there
was an overseas demand for horses,
especially France. His talk was of
great interest as farmers at this time
are very anxittos to learn all possible
of marketing conditions.
The next meeting date will be an-
nounced and the subject 'at that time
will be poultry which should prove in..
teresting.
WOODSTOCK PAIR
WON HANNA CUP
45 Pairs Played In Hanna Trophy
Tournament
The Bowling Green was the scene
of great activity on Wednesday after-
noon and evening last week when 45
pairs took part in the doubles tourna-
ment with the Hanna trophy and suits
of clothes going to the winner, Mr,
Hanna was present during the evening
and made the presentation of the
trophy to Dr. Krupp and his partner,
Harry Davis who won the tournament
by the narrow margin of one point. The
following clubs were represented:
Walkerton 4, Paisley 2, Mitchell 2,
Clinton 2, Teeswater 1, Elora 1, Gode-
rich 3, Brussels 2, Woodstock 1, Tor-
onto 1, Blyth 1, Listowel 1, Tilson-
burg 1, Lucknow 4, Seaforth 4, Wing-
ham 14.
The Ladies Bowling Club members
served lunch of sandwiches and coffee
during the afternoon and evening.
The draw for the blankets was made
by Mrs, A. R. DuVal with the follow-
ing winners: 1st. Robert Arbuckle;
2nd., Mrs. Jas. Halliday; 3rd., Andy
Mitchell. The CKNX orchestra en-
tertained for a time during the after-
noon which was something new at a
bowling tournament.
The result of the play was as fol-
lows: 1st, Harry Davis and Dr. Krupp;
Woodstock, three -wins plus 27; 2nd.
C. H. McAvoy and Ed, Nash, Wing-
ham, three wins, plus 26; 3rd, Omar
Haselgrove and Bert Porter, Wing-
ham, three wins plus 25; 4th, Neil Fel-
ker and Dr. Brereton, Toronto, three
wins plus 8; 5th. J. Archer and H.
Barnett, Paisley, three wins plus 8;
6th, J. Crawford and R. Sparling,
Clinton, two wins plus 24; 7th. J.
Baker and G. Mathieson, Goderich,
two wins plus 24; 8th, R. R. Hobden.
and W. H., French, Wingham, two
wins plus 21.
RED CROSS PARCELS
FOR THE PACIFIC
Will Be Issued To Men When Releas-
ed From Interment Camps
At the Ontario Division Red Cross
warehouse in Toronto, volunteers are
completing in record time, the job of
packing 30,000 bags for men when re-
leased from interment camps in the
Pacific theratre of war. Bags will be
a veritable treasure trove to men who
have bad nothing but the scantiest ne-
cessities and have lacked most of what
the average person would consider
utterly indispensable. Contents of the
release parcels or bags include sun
glasses, into the case of which the
packers tucked packets of chewing
gum. There are also wash cloths, hand
knit in Red Cross branches, toilet and
shaving soap, dental powder, handker-
chiefs, hussifs, cigarettes, razor and
blades, bath towel, socks, comb, pencil
and writing paper.
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FRACTURED SPINE
UNLOADING HAY
Sidney Littleton, R. R. No 4, Gode-
rich, is in a serious condition in Alex-
andria Hospital suffering with a fract-
ured spine and concussion received in
a fall while engaged in unloading hay,
Saturday afternoon on the farm of Mr.
William Long near Bentniller, where
he was employed. He fell off the load
and did not regain consciousness for
20 minutes.
In London Hospital
Mrs. Graham Chamney was taken
to Victoria Hospital, London, on' Mon-
day, She has been suffering for some
time from asthma and her condition
has not improved, Her husband is•
overseas. Friends hope for a speedy
recovery.
ADDRESS Ulf
MAlt THIS WAY
Mail posted in Canada' to members
of the Canadian Army Pacific Force
stationed at any army concentration in
the Dominion should' be addressed in
the following manner:
Regimental number, Rank,
Name, Unit,
Canadian Army Pacific Force,
Name of Post Office, and Province
in ;Canada.
Rigle Copies Five Cents
BRICK WORK .STARTED
AT. THE HOSPITAL
'Second Floor Will Be Poured Soon.
Many have visited the hospital
during the past week to see the pro-
gress that is being made on the build-
ing of the addition. The work is show-
ing much progress and it will only be
a short time now until the second floor
will be poured. The brick work is now
underway and those who have seen it
are much pleased with the colour of
them. Brick is very scarce, but the
shipment was received here as per
schedule.
As has been pointed out on previous
occasions much more money will have
to be subscribed to pay for this con-
struction. The total cost of the build-
ing and equipment will be about
$100,000 and to date only abotit
$73,000 has been subscribed. When
you are canvassed be as generous as
possible.
PLEADED GUILTY
TO PM THEFTS
John McKay Remanded For Sentence
After pleading guilty in Goderich
police court on Thursday, ,to the theft
of 71 pigs from Andrew Mitchell,
John McKay of town was remanded
until Thursday this week for sentence.
It was on the same charges that Gar-
field Finlay of town was sentenced to
two years in the reformatory. The
pigs were stolen on three separate oc-
casions in lots of 31 and 20 respective-
ly. A trailer attached to a car was
used to take them to Listowel to be
sold.
Mckay surrendered to the police
'the week previous and was taken to
Goderich by County Constable Gor-
don Deyell.
BINGO! BINGO!
Good prizes at the Legion Bingo
'which is held every Saturday night in
the Town Hall. These games are be-
coming more popular each week, so
come along and join in the fun. The
Legion needs and deserves your sup-
port. All proceeds are for Legion
purposes. Help the Legion get ready
for the boys when they return home,
Moved To Grimsby
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Jackson left on
Monday for Grimsby where they have
purchased a home. Mr. and Mrs. Jack-
son were residents of Wingham for 14
years coming here from Hamilton. Mr.
Jackson has, sold his blacksmith pro-
perty to the Canadian Oil Company
and his house on Shuter street to Mr.
Frank Caskanette. On behalf of their
friends here we wish them much hap=
piness in their new home.
BAPTIST SR. MISSION
CIRCLE JULY MEETING
Work Of Miss Gertrude Bonner In
India Subject
The July meeting of the Sr. Wom-
en's Mission Circle of Wingham Bap-
tist church was held at the home of
Miss Densmore with a splendid at-
tendance, The meeting was in charge
of Mrs. Geo, H. Scott who opened the
meeting with prayer. All repeated
the Lord's prayer and the opening
hymn, "Must I Go Empty Handed,"
was sung. Mrs. Rintoul gave a devo-
tional reading from the 121st. psalm.
Mrs. Stokes read a poem entitled
"The Fruit of the Spirit," Business
was discussed and the minutes of the
June meeting were read. The roll
call was as usual answered by a verse
of scripture. The hymn "More About
Jesus" was sung. The topic "The
Worth of Christian Missionaries to
Soldiers and Medical Missions was
taken by Mrs. Collar and Mrs, Hud-
son. This proved very interesting,and
was enjoyed by all,
Mrs, Pryce sang:a solo, entitled
"Transformed." Miss Densmore read
an article on Miss Gertrude Bonner
of India and 'her work in the Foreign
fields. Those participating in prayer
Were Mrs. Pryce, Mrs. Collar, Mrs.
Itelly, Mrs. Stokes.
The closing hymn was "Anywhere
with Jesus" followed by prayer by
Miss Densmore. A dainty lunch was
:served and a social rtktto enjoyed..
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"BIG THREE" HOLDING CONFERENCE NEAR BERLIN SOLDIERS ARRIVE
FROM OVERSEAS
Sapper C. James Heughan Arrived In
Canada Sunday on the Pasteur. Sigm.
Donald H, 0. French Arrived
Home Last Week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A, Heughan of
town received the glad news on Sat-
urday that their son, Sapper Coldwell
James Heughan would arrive in Can-
ada soon. Jim was aboard the Pasteur
which docked at Halifax Sunday
morning,
Prior to his enlistment in December
1942, Jim was employed in the shoe
department of the T. Eaton store, Tor-
onto. He trained at Petawawa, Camp
Borden and DeBert before proceeding
overseas in December of last year. He
went to the continent in April and he
served in Holland, Belguim and Ger-
many.
His many friends here will be very
happy to welcome him home.
Sigmn. Donald H. G. French
On Thursday evening last week
Sigmn. Donald H. G. French arrived
in Wingham. He had returned from
overseas on the Isle de France and
was met in Toronto by his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Alwyn French, and some
other friends, Donald is not generally
known here as his parents came here
a few months ago and he has been
overseas since October, 1942. On
,Monday night a group of his Toronto
friends and relatives had a party for
him. He will be at his home here on
30 days leave,
He enlisted in February, 1942, and
after training at Kitchener, Kingston,
and Megantic, P. Q., proceeded over-
seas. He went to Sicily in October of
1943, and proceeded with the forces
into Italy. He left Italy with the Can-
adian troops and took part in the fight-
ing in Holland. He left to come home
on June 13th, We are sure that the
folk of this community will give him
a hearty welcome.
BLYTH CO-OPERATIVE
HELD OPEN NIGHT
Several Hundred Visited the New
Cheese Factory
The open night of the Blyth Co-Op-
erative Association cheese factory was
a decided success. Several hundred
people visited the plant between 6.00
and 9.00 p.m. Afterwards assembling
in Memorial Hall where a splendid
program was carried out in the audi-
torium.
Simon Hallahan, president of the as-
sociation, introduced a number of the
speakers. R. J. Scott, reviewed the
growth of the organization since the
first meeting last January, at which
he presided.
Hubert Dixon represented one of
the manufacturers from which the din
ectors had purchased much of their
equipment. He made an appeal for
the kill support of the project.
L. E. Cardiff, M, P., for North
Huron, offered congratulations and
said there are about 1,400 co-operatives
who are doing millions of dollars worth
of business of great benefit to the far-
mers,
W. H. Golding, XL P., for South
Huron brought greetings and congrat-
ulations and spoke of the splendid con-
tribution ,Canadian farmers have made
to winning the war, although serious-
ly hanicapped by shortage of help.
Mr. Newton of Wingham radio sta-
tion, spoke briefly of the splendid ach-
ievement of the directors.
Stanley Sibthorpe rendered several
fine solos, accompanied by Miss Eliza-
beth Mills.
A large crowd enjoyed the dance in
the basement of the hall with music
,supplied by "The Ranch Boys," with
John Staples, master of ceremonies.
CROP HARVESTED
BY NEIGHBOURS
The community spirit still lives in
the Westfield district, William Govier,
a farmer in that district, had to under-
go an operation in Clinton hospital
some five weeks ago, and was unable
to attend to his hay crop, However,
his neighbours came to his assistance.
One gang cut and raked it in the field,
after which ten men and five teams of
horses gathered 22 loads of fine hay
which is now all in the iGoviet barn,
One place that will long live in his-
tory is Potsdam, near Berlin. It is at
this city that President Harry S.
Truman, Prime Minister Winston
Churchill and Marshall Joseph Stalin
ETHEL WOMAN IS'
COUNTY LIBRARIAN
Mrs, Glen Eckmier Takes Over New
Duties, August 1st.
Mrs, Glen Eckmier of Ethel, has
been appointed by the County Library
Association to succeed Miss Rose Ait-
ken as Huron County Librarian. Miss
Aitken has resigned owing to poor
health.
Mrs. Eckmier will take over her
new duties on August 1st. She has
had experience and training in library
work. Miss Aitken has been granted
six months leave of absence by the
Goderich Public Library Board from
July and in the meantime Mrs, Percy
Smith will be acting librarian at the
Goderich library with Mrs. Eckmier
as assistant.
B. L. Walzak has been appointed
secretary-treasurer of th e library
board.
Representing Lord's Day Alliance
Rev. A. R. Skinner, B. A., is repre-
senting the "Lord's Day Alliance" in
this community this year.
Purchased Falconer House
Dr. K. N. MacLennan has purchas-
ed the Falconer house on Minnie St.
This is the house in which Mr. and
Mrs. Wm, G. Iamilton now reside.
Sold Cottage At Kincardine
Ed. Williams, a former Wingham
resident and now living in Toronto,
has sold his cottage, "Cedarmere"
which is located at Kincardine Beach.
Wm. F. Auld of Toronto, was the buy-
er.
Bowled At Toronto
Jim McGregor and Bill Cameron of
Toronto, Ed. Harrison and Alex.
Crawford, skip, attended the Commer-
cial Travellers' Bowling Tournament,
in Toronto last week. They won two
games with a full plus.
Menary Wins N. Wellington Re-count
With a plurality of 15 votes, Lewis
Menary, Progressive Conservative,
was upheld as member of Parliament
for Wellington North in a recount
which confirmed his victory over Arn-
old Darroch, Liberal, in the Dominion
election of June 11th. The original
count gave him a similar lead, The
final results gaire Menary 5,779 votes,
Darroch, 5,764 and Harry Hall, C. C.
F., 457,
INSTITUTE HELD
ANNUAL PICNIC
Town Park Location For This Pleas-
ant Gltherieg
Wednesday afternoon last week the
members of the local branch of the
Women's Institute held their annual
picnic at the Town Park, During the
afternoon games and races were en=
joyed by old and young.
The highlight of the day was the
picnic supper which brought this most
pleasaut outing to a close,
are meeting. The result of these con-
ferences will have a far reaching effect
and it is reported that fine progress
has been made by these leaders and
their advisers. Prime Minister Church-
MANY NOW ON THEIR
WAY HOME FROM
SERVICE OVERSEAS
Several Arriving Tuesday On the New
Amsterdam
The troop ship New Amsterdam,
docked Tuesday at Halifax, on this
boat is the largest number to dome to
M. D. No. 1 from overseas. 1500 are
booked for M. D. No. 1, and most of
them are for duty in the Pacific.
• Those from this district on this ship
are: Sigma. W. F. Sturdy, Pte. H. J.
Irwin, Cfm, A, B. Potter, LICpl. A. G.
Furness, all of Wing am; Lieut. E. W.
Newton of Gorrie;LII3dr. H. T. Young
of Blyth; Tpr. L. R. Robinson of Bel-
grave; Pte. P. W. McFarlane, R. R.
2, Bluevale; Gdmn. H. E. Blackwell
and Cpl. J. A. C. Thompson of Tees-
water; Tpr, Wm. Cardiff, Cpl. W. A.
Coleman, LICpl. D. Hastings, all of
Brussels; Cfm. 5. Simkins, Pte. G.
Beaton, Tpr. E. L. McClenaghan,
LICpl. S. W. Whitby, Gnr. R. G. Cran-
ston, R. R. No. 2, Pte. L. A. Brooks,
C. J Roulston, all of, Lucknow; Tpr,
K. S.Thompson of Ethel; Cfm. G. E.
Hamilton, Dungannon.
On Monday Don Hoffman received
a wire from his father, Major R. W.
Hoffman, that he was in Halifax and
would 'be home in about a week. The
Major has been overseas since Decem-
ber, 1939.
Notice To Water Consumers
The hours for lawn service will be
from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 6 p.m.
to 9 p.m. All citizens are requested to
observe the above regulation.
Attended Walkerton Trebles
Two teams of trebles attended the
mixed trebles tournament at Walker-
ton on Mom* night, They were Mr.
and Mrs. Art. Wilson, H. L. Sher-
bandy, Mrs, A. R. DuVal, R, R. Hob-
den, C. H. McAvoy,
EXPERIENCED THE
HALIFAX BLAST
Miss Jean Northrop Wax Evacuated
From .Dartmouth
Mrs. A.'R. had a letter from
her mice, Miss Jean Northrop, who
has been visiting at Dartmouth, N. S.,
across the bay from Halifax, In her
letter Jean tells of the destructive ex-
plosions that took place about a mile
from where she was staying. She re-
ports that the blast caused much great-
er destruction than the recent riots. At
the time of the blast ambulances came
and told the people to get ready to
move and jean was evacuated to Port-
er's Lake about twenty mile away. She
said that it was a nerve racking exper-
ience.
Previously Jean had been fishing off
Lunenberg and was having a great
time, Jean's friends' here will be happy
to know that she is o, k,
Two other Wingham people are in
Halifax, They are C. Pty, Officer
Elwell and Mrs, Webster.
ill will be in England on Thursday to
learn the result of the British elect-
ions. These results may have an ef-
fect on the talks, especially if Churchill
does not again head the Government.
HAND PROGRAM FOR
SUNDAY EVENING
Large Number Attended Concert Last
Sunday
Wingham Citizen's Band have pre-
pared a good program for Sunday
evening next. A large number at-
tended the last concert and it appears
that these concerts are proving more
popular each week . The program:
Abide With Me; Maple Leaf Forever;
march, Hamlin Rifles, Hall; overture,
Grandiso, DeLamatre; waltz, Moon-
glade, Brown; march, Independentia,
Hall; march, Transatlantic, Phillips;
Reverie of Sabbath hymns, H. La-
Frost; selection of hymns, My Jesus I
Love Thee, Gordon; What a Friend
We Have In Jesus, Converse; My
Faith Looks Up To Thee, Lowell
Mason; Bringing In the Sheaves, K.
Shaw; National Anthem.
DANCE AT ROYAL T
Wednesday (to-night) to Elliott
Carruther's Orchestra, Admission 50
cents.
For your convenience the Royal T.
Service Station is open all `day Sun-
day and every evening. Visit the new
booth for hot dogs, hamburgers, chick-
en sandwiches, soft drinks, etc.
Mixed Doubles Monday
A tournament of mixed doubles is
being held on the local green on Mon-
day evening next, July 30th.
To Broadcast Over CBL
The United Church Choir will take
part in the Church of the Air over
CBL on Sunday, September 2nd., at
2.30 p. m.
Bowled At Seaforth
Wingham was repreSehted at a
doubles tournament in SeTtforth on
Monday evening by four pairs, Ed,
Nash and A. M. Forbesi D. Rae and
J. Hanna, G, MacKay and G C. Gam-
ina.ge, Bert Porter and Onmr Hasel-
grove.
Oldest Man In Walk
In our last issue in connection with
the 12th of July celebration at Bay-
field we reported that, John Dawson
of BlvOVale was one of the oldest
Orangeinen there. This should have
read John Johnston, Mr. Johnston is
in his 88th, year and has been an
Orangeman for 60' years. He inform,
ed us that he -was, the oldest man to
walk that day, Sortie older mot. were
present but they, did 'tot walk.
STRICKEN AT HAYING
CULROSS MAN DIES
Thomas Millen, aged 72, a highly
respected Cuiross faunae, suffered a
heart attack while assisting his son,
Joseph Millen, with haying and died a
few minutes later. The funeral service
was held Tuesday morning from Sac-
red Heart Church, Tetswater, inter-
ment took place in the H. C. cemetery,
Father Hawkins conducted the mass.
UNITED SERVICES
LARGELY ATTENDED
Three Local Churches Uniting Inc,
Summertime Series of Sunday
Services
The first in the series of Summer-
time Services being held by the con-
gregations of the Anglican, Presbyter..
ian and United Churches was largely
attended on Sunday morning and even-
ing, The services on Sunday was held
in St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church
and Rev. Alex Nimnio, minister of the
church, conducted the service and
preached. The services next Sunday
will also be held in St. Andrew's
church with Mr. Nimmo in charge.
On August the 5th and 12th the ser-
vices will be held in St. Paul's Anglic-
an church and the rector, Rev. Jack
James will preach. The concluding
two services of this series will be held
in the United Church on August 19th.
and 26th. with the minister of the
church, Rev. W. A. Beecroft in charge.
BORAH SOLDIER
RECEIVED MENTION
Will Receive King's Certificate
Mrs. Jones, Belgrave, has received
notice.from the Minister of National
Defence headquarters, that her hus-
band, Corporal George W. Jones, R.C.
E.M.E., has been "mentioned in Dis-
patches" in recognition of gallant and
Distinguished Services, and in connec-
tion with this award will receive the
King's Certificate. Cpl, Jones was
stationed at C.M.D. London, prior to
going overseas in December, 1942,
where he has served in England,
France, Belguim, Holland and Ger-
many.
TURNBERRY GROUP
MADE DONATIONS
The Red Cross Group of the Ninth
of Turnberry (Gilmour's School), have
donated $25.00 to the Fund of the Sick
Childrens' Hospital also $25.00 to the
Building Fund of the Wingham Gener-
al Hospital. Arrangements were made
for a dance on August 1st.
ENTERTAINED CHOIR
AT SUMMER HOME