HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-08-23, Page 1The Lions Club are planning for the
`best Frolic yet and the committee in
-charge have left nothing undone to
\ 'make Labour Day this year a day
'which will long be remembered.
The ever popular midnight dance
will again be held this year and this
will be great news for the younger
-folk, in fact for many of the older ones
.also. The new floor at the arena
should make this an outstanding part
of the Labour Day celebrations.
The afternoon program will start
with a soap box derby and the race
will be held down John Street from
the High School corner. Then comes
the pet parade at 2 o'clock and this
parade will be headed by two bands,
The Kitchener-Waterloo Boys' Band,
and Wingham Citizens' Band.
After the parade two outstanding
teams will play a softball game and
the fans should get a real kick out of
this game.
A program that should please every-
one has been planned for the evening
in the arena. The amateur contest at
8.30 will be a feature attraction as will
the Bern Conway Troupe of London,
-Canada's "Biggest Little Show", which
make their presentation at 11 o'clock.
There will also be games and danc-
ing. The new floor will be ready for
'this dance and also for the midnight
dance Sunday 12.05.
You will enjoy yourself at the Lions
Frolic here on Labour Day.
BAY OF PRAYER
OBSERVED HERE
Veterans, Town Officials, Battery and
Firemen Attended Service
Sunday was held throughout Can-
ada as a Day of Prayer and Thanks-
giving. It was fittingly observed in
the churches here with serviecs taking
this theme.
At the United Church a special civic
service was held- with the council, fire-
men, veterans of both wars, and the
99th (R) Battery • attending. The
parade was formed up at the armour-
ies and they marched south on Jose-
phine Street and along. John Street to
•the church headed by Winghani Citi-
zens' Band.
Rev. W. A. Beecroft chose for the
responsive reading the 98th Psalm and
for the scripture lesson the 124th
:Psalm and the 4th chapter of Micah.
Be said that the war is over, the war
•that• was to destroy civilization and
our enemies have all be defeated and
broken. The freed peoples are being
.fed. He told of the gallantry and
• sacrifice of our soldiers, sailors and
airmen which had made 'victory pos-
-sible. He also told how all the folk
at home had acquitted themselves
producing more food than ever before.
Women worked in factories, people
gave their blood, others gave of their
substance for the tools of war, and
others worked at the various agencies
of mercy. But he stressed the war 'is
not over for some as they carry in
.1their hearts the anguish of bereave-
ment. However peace has come again,
-the black clouds of war have passed
and -the bright dawn of peace have
come. Thank God for the Victory.
Thank God for his mercies and thank
-God for'his righteousness, and we must
snot fail to remember ,those who threw
-themselves into the breach and kept
•tis free. We -must acknowledge our
debt to them.
There is the •Challenge to all of us.
This challenge ,calls us all away from
-our grasping greedy way to a nobler
life. It is our duty -to stand on guard
for Christ', serve the 'King and have
faith in God, What of the future, he
.asked? Grant God that we may win
as great battles in -peace.
The choir tinder the direction of
Mr. A. W. Anderton sang "Gloria in
Excelais" by Mozart, .and a special
memorial anthem "Give Rest Christ
tO Thy Servants", a 'Kinff melody edi-
ted 'by Walter Parrott. The prelude
was "Hosanna," by Dubois and the
poithttle "Triumphant iMatelf.' 'by Duf-
field. The offeratory organ selection
was "Andante" from Handel's Water
Mtge,
rolloWing the service the 'parade
-passed along Minnie to Vieteria to
Diagonal Road, past 'the Cenotaph
*here the Itlute lea' Oven.
Thomas W. Fortune Died Wednesday,,
August 15, In Palmerston Hospital
The funeral service for the late
Thomas William Fortune was held
Friday afternoon at his late residence
9th of Turnberry. The service was
conducted by Rev, F. G. Fowler of
Bolton, a former minister of Eadies,
and Bluevale Presbyterian Churches..
:Members of Forest Lodge A,F. & A.M.
of Wroxeter, attended in a body and
conducted a service at the graveside.
Members of this lodge also acted as
pallbearers.
Thursday night, August 2nd, Mr.
Fortune was seriously injured when a,
car he was driving plowed into the
rear of a truck between Teviotdale and
Arthur. Both his knee caps were
fractured and some ribs were broken,
one puncturing his lung. From the
time of the accident he lay in a criti-
cal condition in Palmerston General
Hospital. He passed on Wednesday
last week, August 15th.
He was born on the farm, lot 4,
concession 9, Turnberry, and had lived,
his entire life on this farm. He was
in his 62nd year and was the son of
the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas For-
tune, pioneers of the township. Be-
sides being a member of Forest Lodge
A.F, & A.M. of Wroxeter, he was a,
member of Wroxeter I.O.O.F.
He leaves to mourn his passing two
sisters and a brother, Agnes and David
of Turnberry, and Isabel of Edmon-
ton,
FINAL RED CROSS
BLOOD CLINIC
Mobile Clinics Have Been Cancelled
The last Red Cross Mobile Blood
Clinic is being held here this morning
(Wednesday). Wingham was the first
place in this district to have such a
clinic and the response to this appeal
has been very good here.
Those who have donated blood did
a good service and the committee who
has looked after this activity is deserv-
ing of much praise as are any others
who assisted in any way.
FISH AND GAME
CLUB TO MEET
A special meeting of the Fish and
Game Club will be held Thursday
night this week, August 23rd, in the
Council Chambers at 8 p.m. Business
of importance will be placed before
the meeting. All club members please
attend.
Geo. H. Orvis, president.
Jean Austin, Secretary.
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ORANGE DECORATION
SERVICE SUNDAY
Wingham L. 0. L. 794, will hold.
their annual Decoration Service at
Wingham Cemetery on Sunday next,.
August 26th, at 3 o'clock. Brethren •
will assemble at the Orange Hall at
2.30 o'clock and proceed from there
to the cemetery.
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WON JOYNT TROPHY !ACCIDENT VICTIM
AT LUMP' THURS. WAS LAID TO REST
LIONS FROLIC TO BE
THE BEST IN HISTORY
Midnight Dance Afternoon and
Evening Events
CRAWFORD RINK
WON HENRY CUP
Local Bowlers Made Splendid Show-
ing At Toronto
At the Provincial Lawn Bowling
Tournament held in Toronto last week
the rink of Alex Crawford, skip, W.
McCoy, Lorne Webb, Bert Porter,
won Henry Trophy. In the Gold Cup
they lost their first game and then
entered the Henry Trophy capturing
it by winning seven games in a row.
Omar Haselgrove and Harley Craw-
ford took part in the doubles at To-
ronto on Wednesday last week. They
won their first three games losing out
in the fourth. A very fine showing
against such strong opposition.
SOFTBALL PLAY-OFFS
START ON FRIDAY
First Game Here Will Be Monday
Evening Next
The Western Ontario Athletic As-
sociation softball playdowns will get
under way on Friday of this week.
The, games will start at 6.30 o'clock.
The first games will be as follows:
Aug. 24 Winghatn at Walkerton.
27 Walkerton at Wingham.
If a third game is necessary a toss
will decide which town game will be
played. This applys to all playdowns
between winner of groups and games
will be held August 31st.
Aug. 27 Drew at Hanover.
29 Hanover at Drew.
Aug. 27 Southampton and Keady.
29 Keady at Southampton.
Sky Harbor and . winner of West..
field group, have until September 5th
to declare a winner. Westfield group
is not yet finished.
INSTITUTE MEETS •
FRIDAY THIS WEEK
The regular meeting of the Women's
Institute will take place this week,
Friday, August 24th, The subject is
under the Agriculture and Canadian
Industry committee and Mrs. J. Wal-
pole will speak on "Plastics". Roll
Call—"How and where 'I would like
to Spend my vacation". The program
will be arranged by Mrs. R. Laidlaw
and Mrs. J. Walpole. The hostesses
are Mrs. E. Wilkinson, Mrs. J. Halli-
day, Mrs. S. S. Campbell ,Mrs. F. A.
Parker, Mrs. W. Stewart.,
DANCE 'AT ROYAL T
Every Wednesday night to Elliott
Carruther's Orchestra. Admission
50 cents.
Midnight Dance at 12.05 Sunday,
Sept. 2nd at the Royal T with Car-
ruther's orchestra. Admission 50 cents.
Very III
We regret to report that Mrs. T. J.
McLean is very ill of a heart condition
in Wingham General Hospital. Friends
hope for better word soon.
Had A Set Back
Mr. Clare Adams who has been a
patient in Queen Alexandra Sanator-
ium at Byron for some time, is not as
Well as his friends would wish. Clare
had a set back a couple of weeks ago.
It is hoped that we can report im-
provement very soon.
WILL YOU WYE 113
YOUR ASSISTANCE
We Desire Names of Those Returning
Soldiers Who Do Not Arrive' In
London'
We are making every effort to wel-
come through our columns the boys
who are returning from overseas. The
names of those in the army who will
arrive in London are received here at
the armouries and' we can keep track
of them. But the men of the air force
come by way of Lachine and no .lists
are received here.W e would welcome
news regarding these airmen and ask
that next of kin kindly inform us of
their arrival in Canada. This also ap-
plies tp any who are in the army and
who enlisted in another military 'dis.
triet than the London district,
If you have any other stews Rettig
phone the Advante-Tlineg 84
A weekly duty which gives us great
pleasure is the opportunity of extend-
ing a welcome to those returning from
overseas. Each week more of our lads
are coming home and with the war
mow over on all fronts let us all pray
for the speedy return of them all.
Major (Dr,) A. W. Irwin
Friday night Major Arthur W.
Irwin arrived home. He had been a
passenger of the Cameronia and had
arrived in Toronto about five o'clock
in the afternoon Friday. He was met
by his wife and children who had been
driven down by Tom Currie. Prior
to enlisting in the Dental Corps in
August 1940, the Major had conducted
a dental practice here. After his 30-
day leave he expects to open his of-
fice in the Hydro building.
He has seen service on many fronts.
After going overseas in July 1943 he
was in England for a short time prior
to going to North Africa. From there
he went to Italy and in March this
year with the Canadians to France and
Holland. He has been attached to the
1st Tank Brigade, the R.C.A.S.C. ,the
48th Highlanders and also the Perth's.
This spring Art was quite ill for a
time, but we are happy to state that
he now looks and feels fine.
Cpl. Ken R. Somers
Saturday the Duchess of Richmond
docked at Quebec and some Wingham
overseas boys were aboard. One of
these was Cpl. Ken R. Somers, son
of Mr. David Somers. Ken enlisted in
April 1941 and attended a radio course
at University of Toronto. He then
went to the Clinton Radio School and
took a course in radar which was very
much hush hush at that time, but its
wonders have been given to the world
since V-J Day. Early in January 1942
he went overseas and after a long tour
of duty in England saw service in Bel-
gium and Holland. Ken prior to en-
listing took a great interest in sports,
his speciality was baseball and hockey
but he was no mean golfer.
Pte. John Abraham
Pte. John Abraham, a Wingham
High School boy up to June 1st last
year when he enlisted, arrived here
Monday noon by bus from London,
on his way to his home near Wrox-
eter from overseas. His father is Mr.
Thomas Abraham of the Wroxeter
gravel. He went overseas in Feb-
rttary this year but was not sent to
the - continent until after V-E Day.
He was stationed in Belgium and then
was with the occupation forces near
Hanover, Germany. The reason he
came home was that he had volun-
teered for the Pacific theatre of war.
His coming home was somewhat of
a surprise as his name was not on the
list of the Duchess of Richmond, the
boat on which he came back.
Pte. Norman R. Young
Among the district arrivals on the
Cameronia was Pte. Norman Young
of the 5th Concession of Morris, who
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had the unusual experience of being
sent overseas just one month after en-
listment. He was through the Italian
campaign until the Canadians switch-
ed to the Western Front and then he
saw action on Dutch and French soil.
A brother, Gnr. Ernest Young, who
was at London to meet the returning
veteran, returned the Sunday night
previous with the contingent from the
Pasteur. The boys were boisterous in
their greeting and extremely pleased
to meet again. Another brother, Flt.
Lt. Archie Young, is at present in
England and expects to be returned
home in the very near future. Flt.
Lt. Young served for a year in the
Bahamas. Pte. Norman Young ap-
parently comes from a fighting family,
for another brother, Gnr. Elmer
Young, is also in England at this time
with a holding unit. This latter
youth was wounded on D-Day while
landing with his unit on the French
coast at St. Alban, Mrs. Edna Young,
the mother of these four heroes, was
to meet Pte. Norman Young, as were
his brother, IGnr. Ernest Young, his
grandmother, Mrs. J. W. Mason of
Belgrave, and his aunt, Miss Agnes
Mason, also of Belgrave. The family
completed the trip home in their own
car.
Sgt. Charles W. Krohn
About six o'clock Monday morning
Sgt. Charles W. Krohn arrived home,
He was met in London by his wife.
The train arrived about 1.30 with 44
from the Duchess of Richmond.
Charlie enlisted in June 1940 with the
Perth Regiment. He had been on the
armouries guard previous to that time.
In October 1941 he went overseas
with his unit. This regiment had some
very tough fighting in Italy and
Charlie was through the thick of it.
The regiment did not take part in the
invasion of Sicily but went to that
theatre of war later. With the Can-
adians who were in Italy they went in
March this year to France and took
part in the battles in Belgium and Hol-
land, Charlie was very glad to get
home and see his son Wayne who was
born after his leaving for overseas.
His wife was the former Betty Laid-
law. His mother, Mrs. Wm. Krohn,
also lives in town.
Pte. Graham J. Chamney
Pte. Graham J. Chamney also ar-
rived home on the Duches of Rich-
mond and arrived in London early
Monday morning. It is a very sad
home-coming for Graham as his wife,
the former Ethel Loreen Hamilton of
Bluevale and who resided here since
he went overseas, passed on in Victoria
Hospital, London, Sunday, July 29th
last. They had a three-year-old son
Robert Graham, who is with his par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chamney,
East Wawanosh. Graham enlisted
two years ago last June and in six
months was overseas. He has been
on duty with the C.M,H.Q. garage at
London. He is spending his leave at
the home of his parents.
L/Cpl. J. McGibbon
Mrs. Jack McGibbon (Ruby
Browne) was in London on Friday to
meet her husband, L/Cpl. J. Mac-
Gibbon, who had returned home on
the Cameronia. Mrs. Browne and her
daughter-in-law, Mrs. H. Brown of
Blyth, were also there to welcome him.
Jack enlisted at Kitchener with the
Highland Light Infantry in the sum-
mer of 1940 and his wife has lived
with her parents here most of the time
since he enlisted. The Highland Light
Infantry went overseas in July 1941
and Jack went with them. He did not
go to France with them as he was
given an appointment at the reinforce-
ment depot, He and his wife went to
Guelph for a few days to visit with his
folks before coming to Wingham.
Sgt. A. E. Haase
Prior to his enlistment with the On-
tario Tanks, Sgt. A. E. Haase was
employed by his brother-in-law, Mr.
Roy Adair, in the transport business,
He enlisted at the start of the war and
proceeded overseas in May 1940. His
experience in action after being in
England for a long time included the
invasion of Sicily and continuing into
Italy. When the Canadians were
taken from Italy to France in March
this year he went along and more
service in Belgium and Holland. Art
came home on the Ile .de France, but
did not come to Wingham until a
week ago when he visited with his
sister, Mrs. Adair and Mr. Adair. He
was accompanied by his wife.
Dudley Holmes
Of interest here is the returning
home from overseas of a Goderich 'boy,
Dudley Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs.
D. E. Holmes of Goderich. His par-
ents are former Wingham folk. His
mother was the former Nellie Mac-
Lean. He enlisted in 1941 at the age
of 16 and went to England as a gun-
ner. He 'saw service in Africa, Italy
and Holland. His father is a veteran
of the last war.
BONFIRE AND MUSIC
CELEBRATE VICTORY
Service of Thanksgiving Was Held
After the celebrations here on Tues-
day night last week Wednesday and
Thursday were also observed as Vic-
tory :holidays. At 11 a.m. on Wed-
nesday a special service of Thanks-
giving for the victory won was held in
Wingham United Church and it was
largely attended. Rev. W. A. Bee-
croft conducted the service, Rev. John
Norton read the scripture lesson and
offered prayer, and Rev. Jack James
gave the address. •
Things were very quiet during the
afternoon except for some tooting of
car horns and a group of boys in a
pony cart blowing a trumpet and
pounding on a drum. The bell at the
town hall was sending forth a message
of victory most of the afternoon. In
the evening a large crowd gathered at
the' park where the, band played and
z huge' bonfire was held.
Thursday there was practically little
doing, most folk carrying out their
own plans as they would on any holt4
day.
LOCAL. PAIRS DID;
WELL AT TEESWATER
15fattif 2fid; and 3rd in Mfxed
DPuble's
1;2oridaY night eleven pairs from
here attended the mixed doubles
tournament at Teeswater and were
successful in winning the first three
prizes.. Miss C. Isbister and H. L.
Sherbondy were first; Mr. and Mrs.
Bert Porter won second prize, and
Mr. and Mrs. Reg. DuVal were third.
The eight other pairs were; Mrs,
F. Sturdy and Harry Green, Mr. and
Mrs. Art Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Omar
Haselgrove, Mr. and Mrs. Harley
Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Craw-
ford, 'Mr, and Mrs. Lamle Webb, Mr,
and Mrs. R, R. Hobdet, Mr, 'and Mrs.
J. A. Wilson of Selkirk, guest of Mr.
and Mrs. Hobden.
Five Wingham Rinks Took Part In
Lucknow Trebles
Three Wingham rinks won prizes
in the trebles tournament held in
Lucknow on Thursday afternoon and
evening. Alex Crawford, skip, Omar
Haselgrove, Harley Crawford with
four wins plus 26 won the tournament
and. the Joynt Trophy. D. Rae, skip
Ed. Nash, Jim Murray were second
with four wins plus 21. H. Sherbon-
dy, skip, Dr. W. Connell, C. Gain-
mage with three wins plus 13 placed
fifth. Two other rinks attended, B.
Porter, skip, W. B. McCool, W.
Armstrong; Art Wilson, skip, D. Ken-
nedy, C. B. Armitage.
NEAR SERIOUS
CAR ACCIDENT
Byron Car Turned Over on Chas.
Cook's Lawn
Saturday night about six o'clock a
car owned by Ralph McConnell of
'Byron with himself and two girls as
passengers upset on the lawn of Mr,
Chas. Cook. They were on their way
to Kincardine and were passing
through town. After crossing the
C.N.R. tracks the car ran along the
ditch opposite Cook's factory and then
swung west across the road coming
to rest on its side against a tree on
Mr. Cook's lawn. An ornimental
cedar tree was flattened by the car.
Chief Allen investigated the accident
and it is believed a charge will be
laid. It is alleged that one of the girls
was driving the car at the time. After
repairs at a garage the party proceed-
ed to Kincardine.
OAS RATIONING
OFF THE LIST
Rationing of Tires Stays
On Wednesday last week less than
a day after the Japanese quit the war,
the rationing of. gasoline was discon-
tinued. It was in April 1942 that gas
rationing was instituted. The Ottawa
Government also abolished all transit
control restrictions on the operation
of taxis, busses and drive-yourself
cars. Restrictions on the use of fuel
oil has also been removed. The ra-
tioning of tires however, will continue,
which keeps many motorists on the
spot. ' '
Horticultural Premiums
The Horticultural Society has a
number of Regal Lily bulbs for sale
at 4 for $.1.00 or these will be given
with a new membership in the society.
Later the society will have a quantity
of Tulip bulbs for sale.
Last of Joint Services
Sunday next, August 26th, will be
the last of the joint services of the
Presbyterian, Anglican and Baptist
churches, They will be held in the
United Church with Rev. W. A. Bee-
croft preaching. Services at 11 a.m.
and 7 p.m.
Will Be Two Shows Each Evening
Thursday, Friday and Saturday this
week the picture `Thunderhead' will be
shown as a special attraction at the
Lyceum Theatre. There will be two
shows each night at 7:00 p.m. and
9:00 p.m, There will be the matinee
as usual Saturday afternoon at 2,30
o'clock.
Passed Normal School Exams
The following passed final examin-
ations at the summer courses held at
London Normal School. Mildred Fitz,
patrick, Ada Dow, Dorothy Ellen
Wade of Belgravc, Keith M. -Hackett
of Lucknow. These students are all
graduates of Wingham High School.
Gladys Elaine Becker, who taught last
year at Holmes' School, was also suc-
cessful as was Doris Ruth Galbraith
of Brussels.
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,
WRESTLING BOUTS
LARGELY ATTENDED
700 Fans Got A Thrill Out of This.
Sport
Wingham and district fans took to,
professional wrestling on Friday night
in a big way. AY crowd of 700 was
on hand and by the enthusiasm shown
they had a great Ole, thoroughly en-
joying the various bouts.
There were four matches, In a light
heavyweight opener Cyclone Peters
lost to Herb Larson, being disquall,
fied at the fourteen minute mark.
In the second bout Martin Hutzler
won over Pat Murphy in 16 minutes.
This was- also a light heavyweight
bout.
Al Reid of Hamilton won front Jim,
Benidetti by default. Benidetti won
the first of three falls but Reid quick-
ly won the second' but Benidetti was
injured and could not continue.
The feature attraction between the,
Black Mask and Abe., Zvonkin ended
in draW, each taking the other for
a fall. These lads put on a real show,
It 18 expected that another match
will be staged shortly,
Again, We Welcome Another
Group Back From Overseas
EACH WEEK WE ARE VERY HAPPY TO WELCOME OUR BOYS HOME
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The following are the Wingham High School Upper School examin-
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50% to 59%. Mr. W. Stanley Hall, principal of the school, will mail certifi-
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