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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-10-18, Page 1FELLOW CITIZENS Of HURON COUNTY On October 22nd„ Canada's ninth Victory Loan will be launched. Pro- bably this is the last loan to be raised by the existing War Finatice Organ- ization, Certainly there will not be another Government Loan for a year. Even though the\ war is over; even though expenditures have been greatly reduced, there" is still need for vast revenues, In the nature of fhe case this 9th. loan is fora larger objective than any previous loan. Huron, County's share is $4,170,000, an increase of 32% over the last loan. We cannot face the prospect of raising such a large amount .with any careless optimiain There is n'o reason for fearing that it cannot be done, But there are many reasons• for knowing that this time our Victory Loan organ- ization will have to make a more vig- orous impact than it has ever made before, and the people of Huron will have to make a more substantial re- sponse than ever before. I •do not hide my feeling of urgency and anxiety Rather I want to impart to every. Victory Loan worker and to 'every Huron citizen that sense of urg- ency and anxiety. I, know that we have never failed be- fore but this time there are different -factors in the case and the only guar- antee of success that we have , is in the diligence and determination of our lenders and in the loyal support of the people. It is not to be thought of that Huron County will fail in this last Vic- tory Loan, but it will succeed only if there is a great rallying of interest all over the county. WitE'the war over 'and victory won, and our boys coming home the stage is all set for a grand climax to Can- ada's titanic strength, and, at a differ- ent level, with Great Britain and the United States already offering lower interest rates, the wise buyer will not miss this chance ,of a sound 3%'invest 7 meet. Now all together for the last and biggest heave. Yours faithfully, W. A. Beecroft, Chairman, Huron County Victory Loan BINGO! BINGO! Good prizes at the Legion Bingo which is held every Saturday night in the Town Hall. These games have -been very popular this season so come along and join the fun. The Legion needs your support in assisting them to get ready for the boys as. they ,come home. All proceeds are for Legion purposes, 'Have You A Radio License? Reports from surrounding places state that the radio inspector has been going his rounds and that several have been fined for not having a radio lie-. ,ense. MAITLAND 1. 0.1O. F. INSTALL OFFICERS Installation' Ceremony Performed By D. D. G. M. and Staff From Blythr The' officers of Maitland Lodge I. O. O. F,, Wingham, were installed on Thursday evening by the D. D. G. M., Gordon Augustine and ,his staff from Blyth, The members of the staff were; D. D. G. M., B. Parrot; D. D. G. S., K. Whitmore; D. D. G. S., F. Tunney; D. D, G. T,, W. Morritt; D. D. G. M., B. Gray; D, D. G. C., H. lkifeCallum; D. D. G. G., G. McNall-; D. D. G. IL, I. Kerconnell; D. D. G, S., S. Sib- thorpe. The officers installed were: N. 0,—C, N, Merkley I. M. P. G.—M, Bader V. 6.—C, casemore Rec Sec`y.—W, H. Haney Fin, SeCy.—E, S. Lewis Treas.—IL Fuller Conductor—M. McPhail Warden---R Hall Chaplain--R, Manuel IL S. X, 0.—N, Williamson L. S, N, G.—C. Deans R. S. V, 0.-11, Wells L. S. V. G.—P, Clark IL S. Norman S, S.—Y. Richardson L Gerrie O. Crandall Foliovving the close of the Lodge a social time WAS held in honour of the D. 15. M. and his Staff, SUSPECTS ARRESTED ON LOCAL TIP OFF phone Call From Police Here Result. ed In -Arrests At 'Toronto Five Toronto men were placed um- der arrest by police of Cowan Avenue station of that city early Monday' morning` after an alarm was telephon- ed by police here. The local pOliee, supplied the license number of the ear Which is said to have been seen here by night 'policeman, Ted Whitby, Ted saw a car parked on Minnie St. near the bowling -green about 4 o'clock Monday morning with five men, in. it. He questioned them and they said they were out of gas and he got them some at Caskanettes. The car then went out the Bluevale Road. The constable watched for county Constable Gordon, Deyell and Elmer Snell, who were cruising the area, two robberies having been committed, and when they came back to town he told them about the incident. Constable Deyell called To- ronto and the arrests were the result. Robberies over the week-end includ- ed a creamery safe at Parkhill where $1000 was taken, the Swith Canadian: Co. of Stratford where the loot was $1000 to $1200. There was 'also a safe stolen at Hamilton and a' hold-up of, a. house at St. Catharines. It is thought that the Parkhill robbery may have been effected by the so called polka dot gang of Toronto who are credited with the Stratford robbery. This gang is said to use red polka dot handker-, chiefs for masks and to be armed with machine guns. INSTITUTE METS FRIDAY THIS WEEK The Wingham Branch of the Wo- men's Institute will hold their regular monthly meeting in the Council Cham- bers, on Friday afternoon this week, at 3 o'clock. The members of the Blyth and Bel- grave branches will be guests and will sup-ply a portion of the program. The District President, Mrs. Lorne Ivers, Dungannon, and Rev. Alex Nimmo of St. Andrew's Church will be guest speakers. The roll call will be answer- ed by "What I am most thankful for". Members of the program committee are: Mrs. W. J. Henderson and Mrs. W. Hammond. The hostesses are, Mrs. Coutts, Mrs. Snell, Mrs. Cadwal- lader, Mrs. R. j, Wilson and Mrs. John Kerr. Attending 0. A. C. Miss Mary G. Cruickshank has re- turned to her studies at the Ontario Agricultural. College, Guelph, after, serving the Women's Royal Naval Service for two years, Attended Wedding In Orangeville Mr. and Mrs. Walter VanWyck were in Orangeville. Saturday attend- ing the Patterson-Pawley wedding., Mr. Arnold (Pat) Patterson, the- groom, a nephew of Mr, VanWyck's„ is well known here having been a„ member of the Huron hockey team. RALLY DAY HELD AT U. C. SUNDAY SCHOOL Missionary and Former Pastor Were Guest Speakers There was a splendid attendance at the Rally Day service of the United Church Sunday School and Sunday af- ternoon. The superintendent of the Sunday school, Mr, Frank R. Howson, conducted the meeting, There were two addresses, one on, missionary work in China by Rev. Bruce Copeland who is on furlough from the mission fields of that count- ry, He gave a very instructive and in- formative talk on the progress being made in Christian work among the. Chinese. Mr. Copeland was the speak. et' at the morning service, Rev. B, F. Armstrong of London, a former pastor of the church, gave a talk on "Bread". He exhibited four loaves of bread and when he cut the first he found a hail of clay, illuustra, ting the bread of play. The second' contained a Mouth organ, representing the bread of music, the"third was the bread of money as money was found, and the fourth contained the scriptures meaning the bread of life. The program consisted of a solo, thiek when I read the sweet story of old" by Mrs. W. 13. MeCool: a piano selection 'by Leslie Mae Wall, and a saltaphorte solo by Tack Walker, • With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wro*eter Nowa. Single -Copies Five Cents WINGliAM ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1.945 StlbseriPtiOns $2.00 Per Ire100 LADIES' AUXILIARY TO WINHAM GENERAL HOSPITAL HAD A MOST SUCCESSFUL YEAR Africa Missionary On Furlough Told Of Her Work At Dondi, Angola, Africa The North Section of Huron' Pres- byterial Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church of Canada met in annual convention in Knox United Church, Belgrave, on Wednesday with morning and afternoon sessions. Mrs. Hugh Wilson, Brussels, vice- president, •conducted both 'sessions. Miss Caroline Wellwood, Wingham, was the secretary. The guest speaker was Miss Edith Clark, B. A., Missionary on furlough from Dondi, Angola, Africa, who told of the great advance of Christainity, medical work and education in Angola, during the past twenty years. The morning service of worship was conducted by the Wingham auxiliary, led by Mrs. W. VanWyck, who read Romans 12, as a scripture lesson and gave a short talk based on the words, "Ye are the body of Christ" Mrs. W, F. Burgman led in prayer. The following committtees were ap- pointed: courtesy and resolutions, Mrs. VanWyck of Wingham, Mrs. ,G. Gilles- pie, of Whitechurch, Mrs. W. J. John- ston of Bluevale; finance for the day,. Mrs. H. Campbell of Belgrave, Miss M. Wiltse of Clinton; Presbyterial fin- ance, Mrs. McLaughlin of Brussels, re- elected; Presbyterial nominating com- mittee, Mrs. J. Michie of Belgrave; delegate to London Conference Branch meeting, Mrs. A. McCracken of Blue- vale. (Continued on page six) THE C. G. I. T. GROWS Tuesday evening, Oct. 9th, the C.G. I.T. met in the United Church. The meeting was opened by a sing-song then Miss Twamley led the devotional period. Mary Somers gave a Thanks- giving prayer and Mary Crawford and Betty Bell read short stories on Thanksgiving. The girls then went to their groups where the seniors discus- sed astrology, the intermediates con- tinued their designing for ear rings, and the juniors began a knitting pro- ject. Last night the sing-song was swell- ed by the voices of many more girls. The girls went to their groups and contthed their projects before joining the Crusade for Christ service in the church. JOHNNY DOWNS AT THE ROYAL T Johnny Downs, recently discharged from the Navy, and his reorganized band will play at the Royal T., Wed- nesday, October 24th.-- Admission 75c. The management were fortunate to se- cure this band for the Sixth Anniver- sery of the opening of the dance hall. Training As Airline Hostess Miss Mary Elizabeth McKibbon, Reg. N., daughter of Mrs. J. W. Mc- Kibbon, left last week for Winnipeg, to take a course which 'will qualify her for the position of airline hostess on the T. C. A. Dominion Inspection Staff Here The Inspection staff of the Domin- ion Bank hive been making an inspec- tion at the local branch this week. The staff is comprised of Mr. 1, R. M. Spittal, who was manager here prior to enlisting in 1941, and H. C. Craw- ford, B. Brown -and R. Henderson. BRICK CHURCH. MISSION BAND The Brave Adventurers' Mission Band of trick Church, held their reg- ular October meeting in the church, on Sunday with the president, Eva Dane in charge, During the Worship period which was in keeping with Thanksgiving. All repeated in unison, the General Thanksgiving and read a Psalm, Barbara Irwin and Eleanor Wightman sang a duet followed' by a Thanksgiving story read by Elm Shiell. Donald Dow led in' prayer and a group sang "A Thanksgiving Song," The Birthday song was sung' for Donald Dow, ;Eva bow, Doris Shieli and Evelyn Leaver. Mrs. Gilbert Bee., croft finished the Study Book "Tommy Two-Wheels" and briefly introduced the new one "Nyanges Two Villages." In closing all repeated the Missiott Band prayer. FRIENDS SHOWERED MISS HILDA BROWN The home of Mrs. G. L. Dunlop was the scene of a delightful party on Fri- day evening, when about 35 friends of Miss Hilda Brown, who is being mar- ried this month, gathered and present- ed her with a miscellaneous shower, Miss Brown received a large number of beautiful and useful gifts for which she expressed her appreciation. Little Mary Lou Dunlop took part in the surprise when she presented the gifts which -were attractively arranged on a tea wagon The hostesses, Mrs. W. J. Greer and Mrs Dunlop served a delec- table lunch ST. ANDREW'S CHOIR ANNUAL MEETING Officers and Committees Named At Dinner Meeting The St, Andrew's Choir held a fowl dinner and 'annual meeting on Thum- day evening; October 11th. The tables were artistically decorated with fall flowers and candles. A singsong was enjoyed between courses. The annual meeting opened with a report of the previous year by the' sec- retary, The following officers were elected for the coming year: President—Mr. Horace Aitchison Vice-President—Mrs. H. Gilmour Sec.-Treas.—Miss Lela Leggatt Attendance Secretary—Miss Hilda Pletch, Miss Betty Bell, Miss Florence McPherson Purchasing Committee—Mrs. H. Aitchison, Mrs. K. Hutton, Miss L, Leggatt Music Committee—Mr. H. V. Pym, Mrs. N, Pickell. Press Secretary—Miss Margaret Nimmo. Short talks were given by Mr. H. V. Pym and Rev. Alex .Nimmo. The meeting closed with the National An- them followed by the Benediction. LONG DELAYED LETTER RECEIVED ' Mrs. F: Waddell of Newton, receiv- ed a letter on Wednesday, Oct. 3rd, written by her nephew, Sgt. Charles Lewis Jewitt, at Hong Kong, on Dec. 6, 1941, and which according to the markings on the envelope was detain- ed at Hong Kong by Japanese from then until September of this year. The letter gave an interesting description of his trip to Hong Kong and some of his observations there. He was a member of the Canadian Corps that was sent to Hong Kong 'and as no word has been received from him since the city was captured by the Japs it is presumed he was killed in that action. He was a grandson of Mrs. Lewis Jewitt, Frances St., Wingham. Much Improved We are pleased to report 'that Mr. A. J. Walker, who is in Victoria Hos- pital; London, with a heart condition is much improved. PRESBYTERY Y. P. 5. HELD ANNUAL RALLY 150 Attended Meeting of Presbyterian Young People at Teeswater. An' enthusiastic meeting of the Young People's Societies of the Huron Maitland Presbytery .vas held in the Knox Presbyterian Church, Teeswat- er, On Monday night, This was the annual rally of these societies and it was attended by 150. The special speaker for the evening was the Rev, James S. Roe, of 'West Flamboro, who spoke on the theme "Whose we are 'and whoni We serve". The presentation of the presbytery banner was made to the. 13elmore so- ciety by Rev. Kenneth MacLean of Exeter. Officers were elected as follows: Presideet, Gordon Wall, Holyrood; vice-presidents, Everett Lane, Luck- now and Mary Easton, Exeter; see'y., Miss Grace Richardson, 12, R. No. 6, Ltteknow; treas., Janet Cluff, Seaforth servled convenor, Elda Ballagh, Tees- water; worship convenor, Mary Gil-, trout, Wirighatn; fellowship convenor, Ravine 'Grant, Goderich. PRESENTATION TO MISSION WORKERS Miss Purdy and Miss Black Honoured Prior To Going To'Port Hope Miss L. Purdy and Miss L, Black of the Grace Chapel, ' which closed here last week and who will carry on similar work at Port Hope spent their farewell evening at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Cenclair Phippen in the us- ual way of a prayer meeting. These meetings have been carried on by a group for the past eighteen years. There was a splendid attendance and their friends of Giace Chapel and of the Lower Winghain„, prayer group took this opportunity;; of presenting them with a silver cass'prole, a tea ser- vice and a plate. ,,,, The address was read by Mrs. Haines and it expressed the• great loss to the community inl their leaving Wingham. It said tl at many had been led into a deeper; , piritual life be- cause of their Chrigtart teaching and influence. It mentioned their faithful service which it was aid would have a lasting influence here) The wish has expressed that God would bless them abundantly in their new field of lab- our and that their efforts there would be crowned with success. The meeting opened with a song service led ,by Mr. Hairy Hopper with Mrs. Alex Rintoul as„organist. A ses- sion of prayer was *lowed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. Mr. Hopper also read the scripture'lesson from the, 8th. chapter of Acts and the message he delivered was taken from Proverbs 4:23, "Keep Thy Heart with all dili- gence for out of it ar=e the issues of life," The testimony I period was in charge of Miss the Following the close;, of the meeting Mr. Frank Howson Presided for an impromptu prograln of solos, duets, readings and Miss. Laura Collar con- ducted a bible quiz,,t,Miss• Black and Miss Purdy expreAed their thanks to everyone for the kindness extended to them while here also for the gifts. The hostess served a dainty lunch to conclude the evening of profitable fellowship. NINTH VICTORY LOAN DISTRICT QUOTAS IN HURON COUNTY County Quota Is 32 Per Cent Greater Than Last Year DISTRICT QUOTA Ashfield Township West Wawanosh 97,000 Colborne Twp. 93,000 Town of Goderich 605,000 East Wawanosh 97,000 Town of Wingham 265,000 Turnberry Twp. 108,000 Howick Twp. 314,000 Morris Twp. 133,000 Grey Twp, 167,000 Village of Brussels 104,000 Village of Blyth 64,000 Tuckersmith Twp. 142,000 MeKillop• Twp, 142,000 Hullett Township 142,000 Town of Seaforth 229,000 Stanley Twp. 144,000 Goderich Twp. 120,000 Hensall and Hay East 142,000 Zurich and Hay West 128,000 Usborne Twp. 142.000 Stephen East ............... 93,000. Stephen West 93,000 Town of Clinton 249,000 Huron County Quota 4,170,000 WEDDING GIFTS ON YOUR MIND? Yes of course they are, equally cer- tain too is the fact that your wish to give something useful, something charming, something flattering, some- thing from The Wallpaper Shop . here are just a few suggestions from the gifts department. An exquisite wine glass vase $2.81; a china bird from fairyland $2,00; beautiful crystal salt and pepper shakers $1.95 pair; a hand-painted cigarette box (always a welcome gife) $2.50; -a crystal punch bowl $7.76; a pair of corneupia vases of heaven blue kill add beauty to any room, at only $2.80 a pair; a set, of glass salad servers, 'useful and smart $1.25. Those prices are all so moder- ate that it is very easy to give the flat- tery 'of a gift from the 'Wallpaper Shop. LONDON MINISTER GUEST PREACHER ,„ The anniversary services for St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday next with services at 11 a.m. and 7 pm, The special speak- er for these serivces will be the Rev, T. J. Watson, B. A., B. D., of New St. James Presbyterian. Church, London. There will also- be special music by the choir and Miss Lois Whitney of Sea- forth will be guest soloist at both ser- vices. SERVICEABLE USED CLOTHING NEEDED This IsionDaoln CatilootnhinWgeeckolFleocrtiotnhe Nat- Lack of essential clothing, shoes and blankets is responsible for much of the suffering, sickness and death amongst the people of Greece. This condition is the same in many of the liberated countries as the Germans stripped them of most of their possessions and for -sometime these goods have not been available. In Greece according to reports, one in every six persons is afflicted with tuberculosis, and unless the desperately needed apparel and bedding is quickly forthcoming, a tre- mendous rise in this disease can be ex- pected, the medical authorities say. Canada is the one current source of such supplies, not only for the Greeks but for the peoples of other war- de- vastated countries. This is the final week of the Nat- ional Clothing Collection and the pick- up is being made this week. There are also two depots, the Salvation Army Hall, and the Firemen's room, Town Hall. If your goods are not called for phone one of these numbers, 85 Wes- tetn Foundry; 24 Clerk's Office. Town Hall; 62, Murray Johnson's Garage; 156, Hydro Shop, "What can you spare, that they can wear." LONG DISTANCE • . OVERSEAS CALL Last week Mrs. Ross Howson re- ceived a telephone call from her hus- band, Capt. Ross Howson, who was on leave in England from Holland. The line was very clear and the conversa- tion came through splendidly. Ross also talked with his father, Mr, Frank R. Howson, and Mr. Howson also spotte to his niece, Miss Irene McKin- non, of the Women's bivision; A,R, who is also overseas. Holstein Breeders To Hold Banquet The Huron County Holstein Breed- ers will hold their annual banquet in Ontario Street United Church, Clin- ton, at 7 p. in., on 'Monday, October 22nd. They will also hold their annual meeting at 8 p.m., oil November 7th., in the Board Room of the Department of Agriculture. The speaker at the banquet will be Dr. Reaman head of the English Department of 0. A. C. ST. ANDREW'S IV, M. S. MONTHLY MEETING Thankoffering Meeting Will Be Held In November With Mrs. Guthrie Reid As Guest Speaker ' The Women's Missionary Society of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, held their October meeting last week which was conducted 'by Mrs. W. A. Russell, the President. Mrs. T. A. Currie read from the scripture, Mark 5: 25.34 taking from it her topic "The Touch of Faith". She closed her discourse by reading Edgar Guests poem, "The Light of Paith." The offertory prayer was given by Miss K. Pringle and the roll call was answered 'with a verse of striptute containing the word "Faith." Mrs, Morley Somers spoke on "Churches in China arid Japan" from the mission book. The meeting was closed 'with prayer by Mrs, H. McGee 'and the repeating of the Lord's Pray- 'The Goforth Auxiliary will unite with the Wotneit's Missionary Society for the thankoffering meeting in Nov. critter at which Mrs. Guthrie. Reid of Teeswater will be the guest speaker. Auxiliary Has. Served the Hospital, For Forty Years, Mrs, R. H, Lloyd Was Elected President The Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital held their annual meeting and election of officers in the 'Council Chamber, on October 12th, The following officers were elected: Hon, Presidents—Mrs. John Gib- bons, Mrs, J, A. MacLean, Mrs.... W. McKibbon,, Mrs. W. M Connell President—Mrs. R. H Lloyd 1st. Vice-Pres.—Mrs W J. Adams ,2nd, Vice-Pres.--.-Mrs. R. L. Stewart Treasurer—Mrs W. VanWyck Secretary—,Miss Norma Dinsley Corres. Sec.—Mrs W. J. Greer Buying Committee—Mrs. French, Mrs Morrey, Mrs. R. H, Lloyd, Mrs. Connell, Mrs. Stan. Hall Sewing Committee—Mrs. Peebles, Mrs, Snell, Mrs. W. j, Adams, Mrs. F. Fuller, Mrs. VanWyck, Mrs. Cora Hamilton Social Committee—Mrs Arthur Ir- win, Mrs. C. Hinde, Mrs. Kress, Mrs, Horace Aitchison, Mrs. ThoS, Currie Marathon Bridge Com.—Mrs. El- wood Armitage, Mrs. W. A. McKib- bon, Mrs A Irwin. • Auditor—Mrs. H. Sherbondy It was decided to have the year close hereafter on December 31st. to con- cur with the Hospital Board year, con- sequently, the above ladies will hold office for fifteen months. It is forty years since the auxiliary was organized, and the year just closed has been the most outstanding in every particular. This was greatly due to the decision of the Hospital Board to build an addition to the present build- ing, As this extension has gone for- ward, the project has stimulated a great deal of interest throughout the whole community. The Auxiliary assumes responsibility for furnishings such as bedding, linens, curtains, screens, dishes,- nursery-and other supplies. Large quantities of ex- tra supplies have been purchased and are being made up by the sewing corn- i nittee under the direction 'Of Mrs. Peebles, The activities of the auxiliary- are confined to the rummage sales, of which there were three and the mara- thon bridge parties, held throughout the winter. Three donations were re- ceived one from the Ministerial Assoc- iation, one from the Belgrave Women's Institute and a gift of 100 tickets to the Lyceum Theatre from Mr. Alton Adams. All those together with fees, are the main sources of revenue. 17 there! are three goroulpshetyhriolauvgeholia i tonsil, Who meet i5re hospital dr6Slilii pairing hospital supplies. Besides th!t sliee The sewing committee held 27 reg- ular work meetings, making and re- gmualadiegy anvbdolmtsakoef. C1 meetings and hal, absorbent and 32 bolts of gauze into dressings. The need for increased accommodat, ion in the hospital can be judged by the following statistics. From Oct. 1st 1944 to Oct. 1st,, 1945, there were 672 admissions, 650 discharges, 28 deaths, 153 births, 183 XRays, 126 outpatients, 234 operations, 12 B.M,R., 7045 hospi- tal clays. This is far above the tabu- lation of any previous year, and the past few months have been difficult for all, doctors, nurses and patients, The elevator was removed which it neces- sary for patients to be carried up and down stairs, not to mention trays, lin- en, garbage, etc Patients have had to be moved as the work progressed, sometimes there were three and four patients in a room formerly occupied by one, One night 44 patients were accommodated In spite of all' these inconveniences, there were very few complaints. This hospital, like every other at the present time is under- staffed At present there are 4 grad- uate nurses, 4 under graduate nurses, 5 student ward aids, 1 cook, 1 laun- dress, 1 maintenance man and a sec- retary When completed the Wingham hos- pital will be as modern and well equip- ped as any in any provincial town and (continued on page four) BRIDGE CLUB TO START THURSDAY The Wingham Bridge Club will hold its first game of the season on Thurs- day night this week in the Masonic Hall. All members arc urged to be present and a special invitation is ex- tended to any others who may be in. terested in bridge. NORTH SECTION OF HURON PRESBYTERIAL WOMEN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY ANNUAL