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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-08-09, Page 15 Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander, who will come to Canada next spring as governor-general, was a strategic genius of the war. It was he who conceived the successful battle of El Alamein. Single Copies. Five Cents With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 9th, 1945 Suhscriptions f2.1)0 Per Year Again it is our pleasure to welcome back a number of those who have been serving overseas. Each week more of our boys are returning home but some will not be here for long as they will proceed to train for Pacific duty. The following landed at Halifax aboard the Ile de France Sunday: Clifford E. Jenkins, Geo. E. Walker, J. C. Gorbutt, George A, Johnson, Stewart A. Scott, Jack Fraser, John L. Campbell, All arrived in London Tuesday afternoon except F.O. John L. 'Campbell. FO John L. Campbell Flying Officer Johi L. Campbell, son of Mr, W. J. Campbell, 10th con- cession of Turnberry, has been on the list for home for sometime, He serv- ed for sometime in the far east, Ceylon and India. He enlisted in August 1941 and graduated as an Sgt, Observ- er at Rivers, Man. Two years ago last Christmas he went overseas and a short time after that went to Gibral- ter then to Africa, Ceylon and India. All his promotions were received overseas first to Warrant Officer, then Pilot Officer and then Flying Officer. Prior to enlistment he was with the Kelvinator firm at London, Pte. J. C. Gorbutt Pte. Jack C. .Gorbutt, son of Mr, and Mrs. J. Gorbutt, Victoria Street, en- listed in November 1942 and went overseas in June the next year. He was with the No. 11 Canadian Gen- eral Hospital. When riding his bi- cycle in England he was knocked down by a United States army truck and was injured, being in hospital for two or three weeks. Shortly prior to his going overseas he was married to Lillian Angus who is on the office staff of CKNX. Jack has enlisted for Pacific duty, Prior to enlistment he was employed at Cook's factory. Pte. S. A. Scott Although Pte, S. A. Scott dicRaiot live here at the time of his enlistment it is coming home for him as he spent his school days here and his, wife the former 'Marion ...Fry's home is here. They were married in August 1943 and Stewart went overseas in November that same year. He was a member of the Provost Corp and enlisted in this branch in September 1942, Prior to enlistment Stewart was, a member of the police force at Kirkland Lake. While overseas he did most of his service at London and Aldershot. He has enlisted for duty in the Pacific theatre. Purchase. Casemore House Mrs. James Campbell has purchased the Casemore cottage on John Street and will get possession 1st of Sep- tember, Every effort is being made by the committee in charge of the Lions Labor Day Frolic to have the biggest and best frolic in the history of the Lions Club. ' There will be outstand- ing programs both afternoon and even- ing. Things will start to hum at 2 p. to., when a Children's pet parade will be held. This parade will be headed by two bands, Wingham Citizen's Band, and the Kitchener's Boys Band. The feature of the afternoon will be a softball game at 2.45 o'clock be- tween two outstanding teams and sev- eral individual stars will take part. The evening entertainment will get off to a big start at 7.30 when the bands will parade to the Arena where they will entertain with further music. A new feature is the amateur contest which is scheduled for 8.30. This event is open to everyone and there will be excellent prizes. There will be new games and danc- ing to a popular band. A new floor is being built and it should be a favor- ite with those who enjoy dancing. The floor show by the Conway Troupe of London, Canada's "Biggest Little Show" should be an outstanding attraction and it will get underway at 11 o'clock. Further particulars will be announ- ced later but in the meantime plan to spend Labour Day in Wingham at the Lions Frolic. Midnight Dance Also Afternoon and Evening Program for this Great Event Things will really get underway shortly after midnight Sunday as a dance has been arranged to be held at this hour. The afternoon program will start with a soap box derby down John Street from the High School. This will be followed with the pet parade at 2 p.m. which will be headed by two bands, Wingham Citizens' Band and the Kitchener Boys' Band, TURNERY RESIDENTS INJURED IN ACCIDENT Two 9th Line People in Palmerston Hospital as Result of Car Accident Mrs, Mary Lewis and Mr. Thomas Fortune of the 9th of Turnberry, are in Palmerston Hospital following a car accident which took place about 19.30 pm. Thursday at the White Church about half way between Tevie Wale .and Arthur, Mrs. Lewis suf- fered a broken jaw, Cut on the fore- head and injuries to her leg. Mr. Forwrie is reported to have both knee caps fractured, his legs severly bruis- ed, one or morn ribs broken and pos- sible injury from one of the broken Tilos. The other passengers in the car Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown (nee Beula Lewis) son-in-law and daugh- ter of .Mrs. Lewis, escaped with a shaking up. The occupants of the car were corn- ing to Wingham froth Toronto and as they neared the place where the ac- cident happened Mr. Fortune, who was driving the car, apparently swerved to miss one. of the Adair trucks from Wingham and then ran into the rear of another Adair truck in charge of Tim Corbett which was parked to the -north of the highway. Gordon Godkin was the driver of the other truck. The car was very badly wrecked and -the seat had to be pulled away to ex- -tract Mr. Fortune from the car. Pro- vincial Constable Hunter of Arthur in- -vestigated the accident. ANOTHER POTATO PLANT WITH SEEDS Another Such Case Reported Las Week • Last week we reported a potato 'stalk which produced several seed pods. This week we have in our of- fice another such stalk which has a 'number of such pods. These were ,,grown by a former Winghamite, Mrs, Mary E. Mitchell, who now resides at acton. These seed pods have the appear- ance of small tomatoes and some who have found them in their garden have mistaken them for tomato fruit. It is not very often that a potato plant produces seeds but this year we have had two cases reported which is quite unusual. 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. Some Better Mr. and Mrs. `Bob" • Groves were in London on Saturday to visit with his brother Bill, who is a patient in Westminster Hospital. Bill appears to be somewhat improved his friends here will be pleased to know. In Christie Street HOspital Flt. Sgt. Wm, Kew, son of Mrs. Thomas Kew, after a five months ill- ness in a hospital in Victoria, B.C., was home for three weks. As he did not improve he was taken by ambu- lance to Christie Street Hospital To- ronto. Friends here hope for his speedy recovery. ANOTHER BLOOD DONOR CLINIC HERE SOON Wednesday, August 22nd., Is Blood Donor Day Plans are now completed for hold- ing another Red Cross Donor Clinic here Wednesday morning, August 22, The committee in charge are very elis- ions that all who receive cards to at- tend this Clinic make it a point to be present. They also wish to stress the fact that they are still enrolling new names for this service, If you have not yet become a blood donor now is your opportunity. Leave your name at MeKibbon's Drug Store. Our boys will soon be on the Pacific front and Much plasma will be requir- ed, -Committments for blood plasma has also been made for the British Army who are fighting so bravely in Burma, Your donation is needed, the armoured signals through France, in Belgium, Holland and Germany, George took ill and was in hospital for a time ,and then was sent back to England where he played in an army orchestra. Geo. was right in his ele- ment there as prior to enlistment he was with Johnny Downs orchestra at Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs, Johnson have another son in England and •Geo. saw Ken a couple of weeks before he left to come home. Ken was sent to the camp where George was to take a course and when he came in found Ken waiting for him. Gunner Jack Fraser Another boy who has been in the army for nearly six years came home on the Ile de France, He was Jack Fraser who enlisted with the 97th Battery, R.C.A., in September 1939. After a period of training he went overseas with the battery in Novem- ber 1941. The battery went with the invasion forces to France "D" Day, plus one but Jack did not go with them as he was on a course. About two weeks later he caught up with his unit and was with them in all their activities from Normandy through France, Belgium and Holland into Germany.„ Jack arrived in London Tuesday afternoon and was met by his wife, the former Grace Payne of Lis- towel, and his sister, Margaret (Mrs. Bert Mitchell) of town. Jack was married five years ago this coming Thursday and his wife resides at Lis- towel. He is the son of Mr. Jack Fraser of town. WINGHAM LEADS 'IN SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS Defeated Moncrieff Tuesday 6-2 In the first game of the playoff for the softball group, Wingham took Moncrieff Tuesday evening 6-2. The game was late starting due to a storm so only six innings could be played. TheSe teams will play here Friday evening at the park and if a third game is necessary it will be played in Brussels. In the semi-finals Brussels lost to Moncrieff and Wingham put out Wal- ton. Wingham lineup—p., W, Lediet; c., B. Groves; 1st., W. Tiffin; 2nd, Jack Pym; ss., Tucker; 3rd, McLeod; lf., 0. Welsh; cf., D. Hoffman; rf., R. Bell. Second at Exeter Two rinks attended the trebles tournament at Exeter on Monday. They were Bert Porter, Ed. Nash, Donald Rae, skip; C. E. Richey, Ed. Harrison, Wally Miller, skip. The first named rink won 2nd prize. Suffered Heart Attack Mr. T. Thompson suffered a heart attack on Wednesday last week, while he and his wife were out motoring. After a rest he was able to drive home but he is now confined to his bed at home, Tommy's friends hope for his complete recovery soon. MANUAL TRAINING IN HOWICK SCHOOLS Mr. lien Edgar Will Be The Instructor At a joint meeting of the Township School Boards of East and West How- ick held in Gorrie, it was agreed to engage an instructor in manual train- ing, who will serve both areas, two and one-half days per week in each, We learned that Mr. Ken Edgar of Wroxeter, formerly teacher at S.S. No, 18, Howick, has been engaged` for the position. As a start it was decided to centralize this training in four schools in the East area—Nos, 2, 6,-11 and 17, and in five Schools in the West area- 1, 14, and onion sections 13, 15 and 1G. These schools all have base- mods suitable for accommodation of necessary equipment, and each will be equipped, except for some small tools which the instructor will transport with hint. The pupils of the other nine schools hi the township will at= tend at their nearest manual training centre for the weekly period of in. struttiort, CANADA'S NEW GOVERNOLGENERAL, JOINT SERVICES NOW AT ST, PAUL'S These Services Attended by Large Congregations The Summertime Church Services held by the congregations of St. Paul's Anglican, St. Andrew's Presbyterian, and the United Churches are for two weeks being held in the Anglican church. On Sunday Rev. jack James' conducted the service and preached as he will on Sunday next, August 12. These services will be held in the United Church on August 19 and 26 with Rev. W, A. Beecroft in charge. These summertime services are being very well attended. IT WAS A QUIET HOLIDAY HERE Monday, Civic Holiday, was a very quiet day here. There was little stir about and it appeared that most people were away. It will be different on Labour Day as the Lions Club are planning for afternoon and evening events as well as midnight dance. Bowled at Hanover Two pairs were in Hanover on the holiday for their annual doubles tournament. They were Dune. Ken- nedy and W. R. Hamilton, W. W. Armstrong and Harley Crawford, CALL GOES OUT FOR MORE FARM LABOUR It Is Repotted That Assistance IS Re. quired to save Late Fria and Vegetable Crop Me. A, MacLarek director of the Ontario Farm Service Force; has is- sued an appeal to parents and teachers to assist in recruiting Members for the Farm Service Force, He said in a recent' bulletin that a whole hearted effort is required to save our late fruit and. vegetable crop. The Minister of Education requests that pupils Who are enrolled in schools or grades which are not closed during September and' who; daring the suih. mere holidays were tfitioM in essen- tial' work connetted!witli the' food' sup. ply and whose services are required further are asked to remain at their Work during Sepeethber. And, that any student whether peeviottely engaged in farm work or not; who is willing to work on a farm during the month of September, has been' given permission and is requested by the Minister of Education to remain out of school for that month. WAR MMES. SHOWERED HY LEGION .AUXILIARY Mrs. W, R, Harris and Mrs, H. Hunt Received Many Gifts Following the regular meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham Legion. last week, a very pleasant time was held when the members of the Aux- iliary presented two English war brides with a shower. They were Mrs. W. R. Harris and Mrs. H. Hunt, and they both had come to Canada on the same boat about two months ago. Mrs. Harris came directly to Wing- ham while Mrs. Hunt went to London. Mrs. -C, R. Coultes welcomed theta to Canada on behalf of the auxiliary and presented them with the showers. which was made up of many lovely and useful articles. Both the young ladies replied expressing their appreci- ation of the kindness extended to them and also stating their pleasure at being in Canada. After the presentation of the show- ers a social hour was enjoyed and a lunch was served by the members of the social committee. The evening came to a close with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne". In the absence of the president, Mrs. C. R. Coultes presided at the regular meeting also when only routine busi- ness was carried out except for some Red Cross work which was handed in- TWENTY-THREE RINI(S IN TREBLES TOURNEY Sproat Rink of Seaforth Won First Prize Twenty-three rinks took part in the trebles tournament here Thursday, evening. Rinks attended from Han.. over 2, Lucknow 4, Clinton 1, Tees- water 1, Blyth 1, Sea.forth 2, Clifford 1, Wingham 11. Three ten-end games were played and the score was count- ed above 15, a plus. Prize winners were: 1st., R. Winter, F. Johnston, Ross Sproat, skip, Sea- forth, three wins and 39; 2nd., W. Smith, I. Miller, W. J. McCoy, skip, Lucknow, two wins and 39 plus 6; 3rd., G. MacKay, Bert Isard, John. Pollock, skip, Wingham, two wins and 36 plus 3; 4th., D. Crompton, Jiro Gurney, W. R. Hamilton, skip, Wing- ham, two wins and 31 plus 8; 5th., M. Johnson, C. Brooks, Wally Miller, skip, Wingham, one win and 25 plus 1. 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,, Had Boat Trip Misses Betty Gannett, Lela Leggatt„, Grace Hingston, Vivian MacLean,. Mary Johnston, Frances Powell, Mrs, Bruce MacLean and Mrs. Ken John- son were on a week-end boat trip from Owen Sound. BACK FROM 'PRISON CAMPS OF GERMAN PO. Charles Dauphin Visited Hera Over The Week-end Pilot Officer Charles Dauphin was a week-end visitor with ,Mr. and MM Alvin Orvis. Charles returned to Canada on July 15th, on the same boat as Norman Welwood, after spending- nearly three years as a prisoner-of-war„, Despite his long period of confinement he appeared to be in good health which was most pleasing to his friends here, Charlie was with the R.A,F, when he was shot down in the North African dessert, He was a free man for ten days and thee started his term at prisoner-of-war. He was in three camps in North Africa before being confined in a compound in the southern part of Italy. After eight months there he was transferred to Northern Italy and then to Germany, It was good to see Charlie' back again. He is enjoying a furlough with his ritothee at Ridge-, town betote reporting again. Charlie was With Canada Packers here for sometinte, Several Local Boys Arrived Home On The Ile De France BOAT DOCKED IN HALIFAX ON SUNDAY Lieut. George Walker Lieut. Geo. E. Walker, son of R.Q, M.S. Edward E. and Mrs. Walker of town, is coming home after serving in the forces since September 1939. He enlisted as a gunner in the 97th Battery at Walkerton and proceeded overseas with that unit in November 1941. He was promoted to sergeant at Petawawa and received his com- mission in England. He saw service in Africa and Italy and then in Hol- land and Germany when the Canadians from Italy were transferred there in March of this year, He is married and his wife has been living at Lind- say. His three-year-old son Donald was born after he went overseas. Bdr, C. E. Jenkins If Bdr. C. E. Jenkins remains in the army until September 13th this year he will have served in the forces for six years. He enlisted in the 100th Battery at Listowel in September 1939. This unit went overseas in No- vember 1941 but Cliff was ill and could not go with them. He arrived in England the next January however but did not get back to his former pals. He served with the 12th battery going to France shortly after b bay and then saw service in Belgium, Hol- land and Germany. His wife, 'Ions Billy and Harvey reside in Turnberry as der Ida parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, R. Jenkins, His daughter Edna is a nurse.in-training at St, Joseph's Hos- pital, Guelph, Sigmn, Geo. A. Johnson Coming home at this time is just a stop over for Signm. Geo. A. John- son, son of Coutteillor Murray and Ivies. Johnson, as he will after leave do &ether training for Pacific service, George enlisted in August 1943 and went overseas early in April 1944. He went to trance with the invasion troops on °1Y Day, and served 1,Vith FIRE•DESTROYED BARN AND CROP Fire Took Place on. Farm of William Millen Near Teeswater Just when his wheat threshing was almost completed on Saturday evening, fire started in the straw now of a large barn owned by William Millen, of Culross Township, about a mile south- west of Teeswater. The barn and an implement building were burned to the ground, but a good brick house was saved although located a short distance from the barn. The season's hay crop, practically all the wheat crop, several implements and some pigs were burned. The loss was fairly wcIl covered with insurance, with the exception of the implement build. ing. Ill luck seems to dog this farm re- cently as it was just two weeks previ- ous to the fire that Mr. Milkik's father dropped while assisting with the hay- ing. COUNCIL MOVES TO COLLECT BACK TAXES Purchases Home on Edward Street Mr, Percy Clark has purchased the Eugene McDonald &Italie on Edward Street. He will occupy it after mak- ing certain repairs and alterations. Bowled At Walkerton Two pairs from here took part in the Walkerton Doubles on Wednes- day last week. Donald Rae and Ed. Nash won third prize and Alex Craw- ford and Lorn Webb came close with two wins. Prime Minister King Elected On Monday Prime Minister king was elected to the Honse of Commons defeating Dr. Richard gonahan; In- dependent Liberal, by a landslide ma- jority in .the Glengarry by-election: Results Were, king 4,623; Monahan 9.27, THANKSGIVING SET FOR OCTOBER 8 Thanksgiving Day will be celebrate ed in Canada this year on Monday, October 8th, the second Monday in October, it has been announced from Ottawa. Arrangements Made For Snow Plowing Next Year At a meeting of the town council on Tuesday evening a move was made to collect business and property taxes which are in arrears. The clerk re- ported that tax arreas amounted to $3,000,' the !lowest in some time but that some properties were much in arrears. All told 43 properties are in arrears of taxes. On motion of Coun- cillors Spry and Johnson all business tax in arrears must be paid in 30 days and all properties 3 years or over in arrears of taxes to be listed for tax sale and the Mayor was authorized to issue the warrant for same. A by-law was passed fixing the hours for the closing of the stores in town on Saturday nights, The by-law calls for stores to Close not later than 11 p.m. on Saturday nights during the months of April, May, June, July, August and September and not later than 10 p.m. on Saturday nights dur- ing the months of October, November, December, January, February and March. The motion was by Council- lors Wilkinson and Spry and this action was taken in response to a petition from the merchants. Council also made plans for next winters snow plowing. The contract was awarded to Oliver -C. ,Maurer at the rate of $5.00 an hour, He to sup- ply the truck and driver, V-plow and wing and the equipment to be on call at all times. The truck not to be over two years old. The motion was by Councillor Spry and Johnson. The only other tender was from Joe Kerr, Only one tender was received for truck and equipment. This was from Mr. A, M, Crawford, but the council decided not to purchase a truck and snowplowing equipment at this time. A letter was read from the Ontario Municipal Association stating that the convention of this association would go (Continued on page five) LIONS PLANNING FOR INGEST FROLIC YET Full Afternoon and Evening Program Arranged For Labor Day Fractured Arm Frederick James, son of Rev, and Mrs. Jack banes, has his right arm in a cast having fractured it while on holidays at Lions Head recently, Linda-Went Operation Miss Jean Austin underwent an operation in Wingham General Hos.. pital on Wednesday last week. Jean has had tough lutk recently as about site weeks ago she spreitted. her ankle while playing softball and it is still quite sore. She is making satisfactory progress following the operatiott,