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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-11-15, Page 1Sine, Copies Five, Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 1945 4.113,117r. aux, With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie :Vidette and Wroxeter News. Stlbseriptions $2.00 Per Year Institute is holding a conference in the community hall, Bluevale on Wed- nesday, Noirember 21st., at 2 p.m, and will be conducted by Miss Esther Slick- ter of the Institutes Branch, Toronto_ The subject for the meeting is House- hold Accounting. All the ladies of the community are invited to attend. The speaker comes highly recommended and the meeting should be interesting and profitable. Don't miss it. DR. TORRANCE HAS GONE TO ORILLIA Dr. Thos. L, Torrance who conduct- ed a medical practice here prior to his, enlistment in 1940, has left Wingham, having decided to practice in Orilla, Major Torrance made many friends during the time he was a resident here and on their behalf we wish him every success. Mrs. Torrance and her three child- ren will go to Orillia as soon as a suit- able house is available. HOG PRODUCERS TO MEET AT WROXETER A meeting in connection with the Hog Producers' Marketing Scheme will be held in the Town Hall, Wrox- eter, at 8 P.m., on q'uesday Novem- ber, 20th. Register, and vote at this meeting. The speaker will be Mr_ Bert Lobb of Goderich. All hog pro- ducers are urged to attend. The Christmas cards are lovely. See them at McKibbon's. NEW WORLD TELLS OF RADIO STATION CKNX Fiye Page Story Lauds Local Radio- Station . In the current issue of "New World' the local radio station CKNX received special mention. In an article covering five pages with many illustrations the story of CKNX was unfolded from its incep- tion as 10 BP in 1926 with a power of 5 watts until the present time with power stepped up to 1000 watts. To-day CKNX is on the air 16 hours out of 24 with a 'staff of 26, with department heads who are specialists in their fields, Local news, musicians, singers and comedians are featured and on Sat- urday evenings the 'Saturday Barn Dance," is broadcast for two hours and is sponsored by four national advertis- ers. A special service to its listeners is the CXXX Almanac, the farm news- paper, that goes into 2000 homes hi the district, Special mention is made of CKNX winning the heaver Award for giving its listeners the highest type of public service in the field of ,Canadian Radio. The illustrations included the radio transmitter, Mr. and Mrs. Jack 1Ger-i butt, W. T. Cruickshank, Prank lotti,, Mon, XiddiesPt011, Hugh Gage, Mar- garet Brophy, ROSS Mann, .Cora RA. etobti, Harold V. Pytn, Warner New. ON Clarke Johnson, U. L, "Tory* Gregg, and Johnny trent. ORANGE ION HELD ANNUAL MEETING Officers Elected For the Ensuing Year Wingham Loyal Orange Lodge No. '794, held its annual meeting in the 'Orange Hall, on Friday evening last 'week,when the following officers were elected. W,M.—Bert Isard DM,—Mark Gardiner Chaplain—Robert Spotton Rec. Secy.—Lloyd Sanders Fin. Sec'y.—Percy Hogg Marshal—John McDonald 'Treasurer—O. V. Hayden 1st, Lect.—Jos, Scott 2nd, Lect.—Wm. Magee 'Tyler—Sam Tyndall Auditors—Dr. R. L. Stewart, Robert Spotton. Committee—Dr. R. L. Stewart, Dr. R. C. Redmond, A. Bell, Ezra Wel- -wood, IURON FEDERATION ANNUAL MEETING Meeting Will Be Held In Clinton On November 29th The Annual Meeting , of Huron County Federation of Agriculture will be held in Clinton Town Hall, on Thursday, November 29th., at 2 p.m. The' afternoon session will be featured by thee annual report, election of of- ficers and an address by V. S: Milburn, secretary of the Ontario Federation. The annual banquet will be held in St. Paul's Parish Hall, Clinton, at 7 pan. Admission is by ticket only, due -to limited accommodation. A few banquet tickets are still available. The guest ,speaker for the evening will be Rev. W. J. Johston, of Egling- 'ton United Church, Toronto, one of Ontario's leading platform speakers. The evening will also be featured by a group of professional entertainers from 'Toronto. INSTITUTE MEETING FRIDAY THIS WEEK The regular meeting of, the Wom- en's Institute will be held in the Coun- cil Chambers on Friday this week, November 16th. Mrs. T. Bowers as convenor of Citizenship will take the topic. Mrs, Fraser .and Mrs. Lock- ridge will arrange the program. Roll ..Call will be answered by naming a member of the San Francisco Confer- ence. Hostesses—Mrs. J. H. Craw- -ford, Mrs. C. Armitage, Mrs. H. God'. 'kin, Mrs. A. Wilson. RED CROSS APPEALS FOR MORE WORKERS The Wingham District Branch of the Red Cross Society requires addit7 ional workers to complete their quota by the end of the year. They ask for more sewers and knitters for work to be taken out. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. MOTHERS VISITED THE PUBLIC SCI10014 Last week the mothers of the Grade VIII pupils of the Wingham Public 'School received invitations to some to school to see thd new pieces of equip- ment presented by W. A. „Galbraith and view some educational films. The invitations were prepared by the pupils during their English period. At 3.45 Friday the mothers were re- ceived at the door by three of the girls and ushered into the classroom. After -being welcomed by the Principal, Mr. S. Beattie, the ladies viewed the base- ments to see conditions as they exist there. Upon re-assembling in the claSsroom Mr. Beattie showed and demonstrated the sound projection machine and all that belongs thereto, He explained how teaching is aided by Educational Films several, of which were thown, After the showing of the films, the guests were given an opportunity of seeing the Home Economics Rootn, Tettehers Room and Principal's Office. The ladies displayed a keen intereSt in all that effeets their children, both the modern methods of education and conditions as they exist in the sdlool Much favourable comment was forth coming on imprOvemente Which have been made (hiring recent years. ROAD EQUIPMENT CRASHED THROUGH BRIDGE INTO RIVER Driver Was Not Hurt )3ut Assistant Received Cut On Head There was considerable excitement at the Lower Wingham bridge Mon- day afternoon when a large tractor outfit 'belonging to the Storms Con- struction Company of Toronto and pulling6," float trailer loaded with a caterpillar tractor and trailing a drag shovel crashed through the bridge into the Maitland River '20 feet below. The tractor was suspended above the float trailer and was cut away by an acety- lene torch next morning. ,The centre section of the bridge collapsed the steel guiders being cut right off. The driver. Clarence F. Marritt, Sutton West, got out of the cab un- injured but his helper, Ben Brignall, Toronto, received a cut on his head which required six stitches to close. This same outfit had passed over the bridge going the other way about ten days ago. It was proceeding into town when the accident occurred. TAG DAY FOR THE 1BLIND SATURDAY In connection with the appeal of the National Institute of the Blind now being held in this district, the 'Wing- ham Branch of the Women's Institute are sonpsoring Ptag day on Saturday next, November 17th. The Women's Inititute have each year carried on this work and ask the public for the same generous support as they have received in the past. All who have the blessing of sight should aid in making this collection a successful one. Showered By Friends . A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mrs. Peter McLeod, in honour of Mrs. Ted Martyn, (nee Gertrude Brooks), The bride received many beautiful and useful gifts. After which Gertrude made a • fitting reply of thank you. A dainty lunch was served. HURON COUNTY SETS NEW SALES RECORD Every District Exceeds Quota In The Ninth Victory Loan. Wingham Has New' High $482,350 . The Ninth Victory Loan is now a thing of the past except for a few re- turns which are yet to come in. The County of Huron did exceptionally well, setting a new record for Victory Loan sales. Wingham also surpassed any other Victory Loans with a total of $482,350. Every district in the County went over the top. It was truly a wonderful campaign here. The country as a whole passed the quota of $1,500,000,000 a few days ago and the sales may amount to $2,000,000,000 when they are all totalled, It will be of interest to people of this district that the 19th Field Regi- ment subscribed 400 per cent of their quota and the 99th Battery led the regiment subscribing 1000 per cent of their quota. The Standing District Subscription % l3lyth $159,950 249.92 Exeter 491,250 235,04 Zurich, Hay West 295,450 230.82 Howick 665,600 211.97 Hensall, Hay East 2,67,100 188,09 West Wawanosh 176,200 181,65 Winghatii 482,350 182,02 East Wawanosh 172,700 178,04 BruSsels .. . ,, . ....... 182,800 175,76 Seaforth 885,950 168.53 Clinton .......... . . 399,400 160,40 Goderich Twp. 1.91,500 150,58 Colborne ..... ...... 141,650 152.20 Usborne .... ... 214,100 150,77 Hullett 209,250 147.36 Stanley 209,000 I45.14 Stephen West 182,850 142.85 Stephen 'East 125,700 185,16 Gotierich Town 794,350 131,29 McKillop „ ...... 170,900 126,70 Turnberry . . . 135,200 125,19 Tuckerstnith ... . 173,800 122.89 Morris .... .... 161,450 121,30 Grey, . .... 182,850 , 100.49 Ashfield - .... 140,550, 101.04 'Huron Co. Total $6,679,800 10.16 Air Schools 208,000 368.14 COmbined Total $6,887,800 162,83 LOCAL GIRL WRITES OF THE REVOLUTION IN VENEZUELA, S. A. Mrs. Frances Currie de Hedderich, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R, A. Currie, Writes Exciting Letter Home Editor's Note;—The following inter- esting letter was received bylkAr. and Mrs, Robert A. Currie of town, from their daughter, Frances, Mrs, Frances Currie de Hedderich, of Caracas, Ven- ezuela, tells of the revolution which took place in that South American country. We are sure it will be read with great interest by the people of this district.Frances mentions the name Hank in her letter. She refers to her husband. This is the nickname by which he is known. * * Oeste 9, No. 62 Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, night No doubt by now the United Press has carried the news far and wide as to what has been happening in Venezuela, the last couple of days and this letter is to let you know that we are alright. Now I have a slight idea what war must be like and believe me I was quite alarmed as unfortunately we were more or less in the thick of it, (Continued on page six) POPPY SALE WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL The sale, of poppies held under the ausPices of the Wingham Legion on the week-end was very successful. The sale, amounted to $231.00., Mr. W. G. Hamilton and his committee wish to express their appreciation to the „public for their support and their sincere thanks also to the Ladies of the Leg- ion Auxiliary who canvassed the town and all others who tagged on Satur- day. Cards speak louder than words, and McKibthon's have them. REV. A. H. WILSON SPOKE TO W.C.T.0 Address Stressed Need Of Tempe- rance Education The W,C,T,U, held its regular mon- thly meeting Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. Scott. The meeting was well attended and the president, Mrs. Lucas conducted the meetirig. The opening hymn was "Will Your Anchor Hold" and Miss Bolt led in prayer. Mrs. Gowans read the scripture lesson, Matthew 6: 5-13, "How Christ taught prayer and what is prayer". She gave various illustrations, with re- ference to this passage. Mrs. (Capt.) Touzeau sang verys weetly "I'd rather have Jesus". The hymn "Who is on the Lord's side" was sting. Mrs. Lucas' intradtteed the Rev. A. H. Wilson of Whitechurch, the gucst speaker, Mr. Wilson voiced his pleas- ure at being requested to speak and gave a very informative and inspiring message. He said it was quite dis- couraging at times to people who were members of such organizations as the W.C.T.U. for the way things were going to-day but quoted from the 11th verse of the 55th chapter of Isiah "His word shall not return ma void". He said that temperance was falling down and that to combat this condition tem- perance should be taught in the schools, Our great effort should be to keep the little feet from falling by teaching them early in life. He quoted statistics on the consumption of liquor and brought to the attention of the meeting the terrible waste caused by the liquor traffic, He said that no in- dividual could drink himself to pro- sperity neither could any nation. He Stressed that Christain training in the homes was imperative to the safe up- bringing of the children. . Mrs. Lucas expressed the thanks of those present to Mr. Wilson for his splendid and helpful address,"There's a royal banner", was sung. A short business session was held and the roll tall was answered as usual hy a verse' of scripture. A season of prayer was held with Mts. Collat., Mrs. Pryce, Mrs. John Anderson taking part, 'The meeting 'dosed with prayer by Mrs. Ludes. ALEX CORRIGAN IS - SIGNALLY HONOURED Warrant' Officer I Jamea. Donald Alexander Corrigan Awarded the Military Medal / In a recent list 9f awards for cour- age, determination and devotion to duty the name of A56018 Warrant Officer Class I (Regimental Sergeant- Major) James Donald Alexander Cor- rigan, Royal Canadian Artillery, 19th. Regiment, appeared. We take much pleasure in extending to Alex the con- gratulations of the people of this dis- trict. When the war against Germany was declared Alex enlisted in the Provost Corps and was in due time promoted to the rank, of sergeant. When the 99th Battery, R.C.A. went active he was transferred to this unit to which he had belonged prior to his enlistment. He went overseas with the 99th. Battery in August, 1941, as Battery Sergeant-Major and due to his splen- did work was made Regimental Ser- geant-Major of the 19th Regiment, R. C.A. The Citation This Warrant Officer has been with the regiment cintinuously since D-Day and has assisted in reconnaissance of forward gun positrons throughout France, Belguim, Holland and Ger- many. He has always displayed cour- age, determination, devotion, to duty and utter disregard for his own per: sonal safety which is exemplified by the following incidents; on November 25th.. 1944, at Nijmegen, a body of men, comprising approximately twenty British trrops, sixty United States Troops and seven men from this unit, 19 Canadian Army Field Regiment, was waiting in front of the mobile Bath when an enemy 170 KM shell landed, killing six and wounding four- teen sOldiers and civilians. The body of troops quickly dispersed except for Regimental Sergeant-Major Corrigan and the seven men from this unit, who, under his direction and leadership, be- gan to take care of the wounded, De- spite continued shelling, Regimental Sergeant-Major Corrigan and his party evacuated all 'living casualities from the area. On or about 9th of April, 1945, Regimental Sergeant-Major Cor- rigan, as part of the forward recce party, entered Sogel, Germany with the intention of recceing a position to the East of the village, when it was re- ported that the Germans were counter- attacking Sogel. This warrant officer lost no time in positioning his party near the main road junction to defend the town. The counter-attack came in and much credit must go to this war- rant officer for his determination, courage and leadership displayed in breaking it up. Regimental Sergeant- Major Corrigan's long and merritor- ious service, together with his courage, determination, devotion to duty and disregard for his own personal safety, has always been an inspiration to all who know him. New Accountant At Dominion Bank Mr. C. H. Seip, who was . recently discharged from the R,C,N.V.R., has been appointed accountant of the local branch' of the Dominion Bank. He will assume his new duties on Thurs- day this week, He replaces Mr. Mas- sey who is going to St. John and Mr. Carl MacKay, who has been relieving Mr. Massey, and who will return to the Inspection staff, • T. Y. Smith In London Hospital We regret to report that iMr. T. Y. Smith was taken to Victoria Hospital on Thursday last week for observation. Mr. Smith has been ill with a heart condition at his home for almost seven years. His removal to Victoria hos- pital was not for this reason however, Mrs. Smith and Dorothy accompanied him to London. Friends here hope for a speedy improvement of his con- dition. MAJOR?. F. FISHER RECEIVED AWARD Congratulations are in order for Major Peter V, Fisher of the Perth Regiment who has been awarded the Military Cross, He is the son of Mr, P. 8, Fisher of Toronto, Mies VI, E. Fisher and Mrs, G. C Hanna, of town are aunts. Major Fisher is well,known here as prior to going overseas in October, 1942, lie was a frequent visi. tot here, He saw service in Italy, Holland and Germany and is still in Holland and expects to return to Can- ada about Pebruary next year, DR, ARCHER WALLACE WAS NEST PREACHER Anniversary services Held By Wing- ham United Church Anniversary services were celebrated in the Wingham United Church on Sunday with Rev. Archer Wallace D, D,, the guest preacher, In the morning Dr. Wallace had John, chapter 6, verses 1-24 for his scripture reading and took the text for his discourse from Matthew, chapter 4, verse 4, "Man shall not live by bread alone." "Taking .bread to mean the material things of life," Dr. Wallace said that leaders of church and state have always recognized the import- ance of the physical side of life, people must be fed and clothed and there is always great danger that religion should 'be unrelated to daily living. Men all agree that life has a physical basis and any religious teaching that ignores that is on the way-out, jeaus went about doing 'good but he said, "Man shall not live by bread alone." In the 17th century Augustine in Rome said, "Lord Thou has made us for Thyself and we are restless until we rest in Thee." That is the note Jesus sounded three centuries before. "The only real progress is the pro- gress of the spirit," tre speaker con- tinued. "Human beings are divine and cannot live by a full dinner pail alone. In the heaits of men everywhere there is a responding to a higher life." "Religion is,based on the fact that wrapped up in our being is this spirit- ual hunger. Our fundamental needs are spiritual and man shall not live by bread alone." At the evening service Dr. Wallace read froth John, 3, 1-16. He chose his text from the 16th verse, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have ever- lasting life. At. both services 'special music was provided by 'the 'choir under the lead- ership of Mr. A. 'W. Atiderton ably assisted by Mr. Bruce Edgar of Tor- onto, soloist; Mr, P. W. Hoag, Sea- forth, trumpeter and rM. Jim Hall of Wingham. pianist, ONE CENT BINGO The Ladies Auxiliary to the Wing- ham Legion are holding a bingo in the Armouries, on Tuesday, November 20th., at 8.15 p.m. 25 games for 25c. 6 specials for 25c. 1 full house for 10e. on a large size, pair of flannelette sheets. All proceeds for patriotic pur- poses. Bingo Largely Attended ' The Bingo held in the Oddfellow's Hall on Monday night was very large- ly attended and was the most success- ful held there this year. Appointed Game Overseer Mr. Harold Cantelon, who was re- cently discharged from the R.C.A.F., after five years of service, has been appointed game overseer for Huron County with headquarters in Wing- ham. Deer Licenses A Deer Season will be opened in Huron-Grey-Bruce from November 19 to 24 inclusive. No dogs are to be used. Deer .licenses are now available at the Clerk's Office, Town Hall, Wingham. Euchre (tonight) Wefinesday At Gilmour's School Come to the Progressive Euchre at Gilmour's School tonight, Wednes- day, November 14th. Proceeds for Patriotic work. A good lunch will be served and prizes given.- Cards start at 9 o'clock. When it's a card for any occasion, It's McKibbon's Wingham. LOCAL PUPILS PRIZE WINNER Two 'local pupil schOol pupils ere successful in winning second prize in the 9th Victory Loan poster contest, sponsored by the Huron County Nat= ;Swat War ll'inance Conmiittee, Mary Cleland won second prize In Class E, Grades I and 8, 'Urban Elementary Schools and Vane Gage was second for Class P. 'Grades 4, 5 and 6, Urban Illeinentary schools, „tacit received a *00 War 8s.vings Certificate which was donated by /4 uron County Council, We extend congratula. dons to these girls on their splendid achievement. PRESBYTERIAN INN PEOPLE OROANIZE Officers and Committee Were Selected, The organization meeting of the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Young Peoples Society was held in the church base- ment on Monday night. The meeting was presided over by Rev, Alex Nimmo, The following officers were elected: Pres.—Anna Chittick Vice-Pres,—Ross Smith Sec. Treas.—Miss Jean MeKag-ue Convenor of Devotional Committee, Miss Gwen McLean; Missionary Con- venor, Miss Margaret Nimmo; Social convener, Miss Hilda Pletch; Literary convener, Miss Marjorie Gilmour; Press Reporter, George Gammage, The next meeting is to be a social evening and will be held on Monday, November 26th. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR HOUSEWIVES us of three things, Sacrifice, Sorrow Household Accounting and Hope. The choir under the leadership of The East Huron District Women's Mr Harold Victor Pym sang "God of Our Fathers" W. Vincent; and Mr, John P. ,McKibbon rendered the solo, "In Flanders Field", McRae. Following the service the parade proceeded to the Cenotaph where an observance was held with His Wor- ship Mayor Fred L. Davidson in charge:"0 Valiant Hearts" was sung after which Rev. Jack James led in prayer. Following the placing of the wreaths the Last Post, sounded by James Roberts, was followed by Two Minutes Silence, then Reveille. The National Anthem was, sung and the observance concluded with the Bene- diction pronounced by Rev. jack James. The parade proceeded up Diagonal Road returning by the same route past the Cenotaph when the salute was giv- en. REMEMBRANCE SERVICE HELD AT ST. ANDREW'S Large Gathering At The Cenotaph Following The Service St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church was filled to capacity on Sunday morn- ing for the First Remembrance Day Service since the hostilities ceased in the Second Great War, It was par- ticularly appropriate that November 11th„ in this victory year should be on a Sunday. Attending the service was the Wing- ham Legion, the Town Council, 99th. (R) Battery, High School Cadets. The parade formed up at the armouries and marched to the church headed by the Wingham Citizens' Band. Rev. Alex Nimmo chose for the scripture reading, Romans 12: 1-21. The subject of his address was "Re- membrance" and he took for his text,' 25th verse of. the 14th chapter of Luke, "But Abraham said, so remember that thou in thy lifetime redeived thy good things, and likewise, Lazarus ev il things, but now he is Comforted and thou art tormented". He said that the Remembrance day message reminded Miss Esther Slickter Will Speak On DANCE AT ROYAL T To the music of Frankie Banke and his popular ten piece band, on Wed- nesday this week (tonight), Novem- ber 14th. Admission, Gents, 75c, Lad- ies, 50c. Dancing 9 to 1. Two Cases of Scarlet Fever Two homes in town are under quar- antine for scarlet fever. George Tor- rance and Willard Platt both having contracted ttte disease, Sale Of Baking and Tea The Ladies Aid of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church will hold a sale of baking and a tea at the church ironi F to 6 on Saturday afternoon, November 24th. There will also be a table of miscellaneous articles. Attending -Funeral In Paris Mr. and Mrs. Archie Peebles were in Paris on Saturday attending the funeral of the former's sister, the late Mrs, W. Cavan of Paris, The sym- pathy of this community goes out to Postmaster Peeble,s at this time, Engageffient Announcement Mr. and Mrs, Joseph E. Smith of Turtsberry, wish to announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Irlma Jean, to Arthur Edgar, son of Mr, and Mrs, Arthur Edgar of Morris. The marriage to take place this month. Travelogue Much Enjoyed The illustrated travelogue "A Tale of Two Cities" presented by Rev. Dr. Archer Wallace, Monday night in the Wingham United Church under the auspices of the evening auxiliary was very much, enjoyed by a large and ap- preciative audience, FRED MASSEY GOING TO ST. JOHN. N. B. Mr. Frederick Massey, who is been accountant at the Dominion Bank here for the past four and a half years is leaving on Friday this week for Montreal for special work in cOnnect- ion with a position as engineer which he has accepted with a large textile firm at St. John N, 13, Mr. Massey expects to be in Montreal for a month before proceeding to St, John, Mr. Massey has made many friends here and he wishes to express his re- gret that he was unable to see them all prior to his departure, Mrs. Massey, Isabel and lack will remain here for the winter.