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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-01-03, Page 10.-F. STAR DANCE WAS GALA EVENT tn: With Which Is Amalgamated The Corrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Ic CPPiets Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THII:RSDAY, JANUARY .9111, 1946 - St;biqiption* $0.00 Pol. Too: CRO TED 99th ON I Reception Held In Arrnowies Following Arrival or t ,e4 Special Train the MR. AND MRS II. TOWN MARKED ANNIVERSARY DISTRICT SOLDIERS BACK FROM OVERSEAS Major Robert S, Hetherington, M. B. E„ Officer Commanding the their daughter, Jane McIntosh, who was born after her father went overseas. Battery, ivas greeted at the station by his wife, children and his mother, Mrs: The two boys are their other children, Ian and Rae. . 3. Hetherington of Goderich. His wife. the former Louise Thompson, is hold- Photo by London Free Press. LEGION AUXILIARY ELECTED OFFICERS SOLDIER AND BRIDE HONORED BY FRIENDS HOCKEY fiAME IIERf MONDAY Juveniles To Club Local Junior London Organization Enjoyed a Successful Year District Men On the Seythica and Mauretania After last week's issue was printed a list of additional personnel aboard the Queen Elizabeth which (kicked on Friday evening was received. It con- tained the names of the following from this district. Lt. Col. James Ziegler, Wingham, who arrived home Saturday evening having been met by his wife, (Billie Gibson), at London, Pte. E. H. Glanville, R. R. No. 1, Walton, and Cpl, James Scott of Langside, now of 'London, also Joseph J. Falconer of town, The names of Gnr. J. A. 'Doig of Fordwich, and Pte. W. L. Fraser of Kincardine were deleted from the list, The Scythica is expected to clock at Halifax about January 5th., and the following from this district are expect- ed to be on this ship: Cpl. Milton Fox- ton, Wingham; Gnr. H. W. Johnston, Kincardine; Pte. J. J. Peebles, Atwood; Pte. L. A. Rivett, Dungannon. The only district men aboard the Duchess of Bedford's ,additional nom- inal roll is Tpr. C. A. Robinson, Kin- cardine. Personnel On the Mauretania A number ,of Wingham and district returning service personnel were aboard the Mauretania which docked Tuesday at Halifax. They are Lieut. Harvey Taylor Beecroft, 13 n d's m. (W0,2) H. M. Wilson, Sgt. G. A. Bry- ce, Sgt. G. Tervit, Pte. A. B. 'Mc- Lean, Pte. L. B. Ellacott, all of Wnig- barn; L.A.C. Wilfred Pickell of Wing- ham and Belgrave; Sgt, G. M. Greig, Wroxeter; Sgt, R. A. McGregor, R. R. No. 5, Lucknow; L.A.C. A. J. Mac- Charles, Lucknow; Pte. C. H. Riley, Tpr. E. B. Whittord, and Gnr. E. I. Young of Brussels; Pte, R. L. Currie and Sgt. K. L. Ho'dges of Dungannon; Lieut. Harold Fraser Linklater of Kin- cardine. LICpl. 'Wm Currie of town, also arrived-on this ship, but his name was not on the official list. • Hockey fans will get -a chance to see the local Junior C Ontario Hockey As- sociation entry in action on Monday night next week' when they will have as their opposition the fast highly pub- licized Juvenile A Club of London. The game will get Underway at 8.30 o'clock sharp. BRIDGE CLUB The local club under the manage- ment and coaching of All Loekridge, ' expected to ice a first class team. In • a recent practice 18 players were on hand and they' looked good from the rail. Get behind this club by attend- ing the games. ROYAL T FREE DANCE v/ TheyCeAlennibravteersci aTryheir satu25rdthjfierlding On behalf of the pepple of this com- munity we extend sincere congratula- tions to Mr, and Mrs, Harry Town of town who, on Saturday, 'celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary, Their actual wedding day was December 28, but they marked the occasion the day following. Mr, and Mrs, Town were married at St. Paul's Anglican Church here by the Rey, Horace Snell on December 28th., 120. Their bridesmaid and best man were her sister, Louise and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne HMI- son of Palmerston, who were present for the celebration. The soloist at their wedding was Mr. A. M. Forbes of London and he was also,, at the .cele- bration Saturday. r, Both Mr. and 1VIrs. Town are-oat- es of Wingham, Mrs. Town, the for mer Merle • Lockridge, has lived here all her life. Mr..Town went to Wrox- eter as a boy and lived there until he enlisted in the First Great War, On his return from overseas he came back to Winghain to reside. He is a veteran of both wars serving overeas in the first war and serving in Canada as a' Captalnc during the Conflict recently completed. The celebration was held at the Royal T. and was attended by fifty- five guests to whom, a buffet luncheon, was served. Many letters and telegrams of con- gratulations were r4ceived by the bride and groom of twenty-five years ago. Ur. and Mrs. Town have three child- ren, Jane of town, George of Palmers- ton and Mary Louise also ,at home., Friends and relatives who were Pfe- sent from out of town were; Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Hudson of Palmerston; Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Forbes of London; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Town, Mansville, Ohib; Mrs. Roy Smith of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johnston, Detroit; Major Cam and Mrs, St. John of Lon- don; Mrs. Stewart 'Campbell of Lon: don; Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Connolly, Stratford; Mr. and ,Mrs. Jack Ackert, Stratford;.Mr. and Mrs. Basel Duncan Seaforth; Mrs. Mac Graham, Luck now; Mr. Thos. Lockridge, Palmer- ston; Mr. Wally Thayler, Walkerton; Mr, and Mrs. Robert 'Gibson, Wroicw eter. Cpl. and Mrs. Edward Powell Present- ed With Purse of Money. A very pleasant party wag' held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Powell of Turnberry on New Year's Eve, when friends and neighbours ga- thered in honour of Cpl. and Mrs. Ed- ward Powell, who were recently mar- ried, and presented them with a gift of money and an address wishing them every success and happiness. Cpl. Powell on behalf of his bride and himself expressed appreciation of the kindness 'extended to them. The evening was spent at.cards and dancing and a delicious lunch was served. FOR ALL SERVICEMEN At the weekly. meeting of the Wing- ham Bridge Club on Thursday even-. ing seven tables took part in the game. The result of the play was as follows: North and South-1st J, H. Crawford and Mrs. J. J. Brown; 2nd. Mrs. J. H. Crawford and Don Nasmith; 3rd. Mrs, D. Nasrnith and David Robb;*4th. Miss Y. McPherson and Omar kaselgrove; 5th Miss /vf. McCallum and Duncan Kennedy. • East and West-1st. Mrs. A. 'H. Wilson and Mrs. 0. Colborne; 2nd. Mrs. G. C. Gatnmage and Mrs. A. R. DuVal; 3rd. Mrs. WC. MacLean and G. C. Gammage; 4th jaelc Mason and C. H. McA.Voy; 5th Miss C. Is- bister and Don French. EXPECT TO ICE 11000 SHOWER HELD - FOR WAR ERIPE A miscellaneous shower was held at' the home of Mrs. A. Finley, whets some friends and neighbours gathered to honour Mrs. E. Finley who bad ar- rived a few weeks ago from England. Gaines, etc. were enjoyed during the - evening, after which an address was, read by Mrs. G. Scott. After the ad- dress all joined in singing "For they, are jolly good fellows" following whick the presents were opened and the host- ess served a dainty lunch, The armouries beautifully decorated for the occasion, was the scene New Years night, of a lovely dance spons- ored by the local Huron Chapter of the Order of the teastern Star, The large number who were in attendance dan- ced to the music of Prankie tanks and his orchestra. All present agreed that the event was one of the most success- ful, of its kind held here, The annual ineeting'of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the ,Canadian Legion was held on the evening of Boxing Day, prior to the party which was given for service personnel and their friends as well as Legion and Auxiliary members. After the usual minutes and roll call, the yearly reports were given showing a successful year. The report of the nominating com- mittee was read by Mrs. M. Foxton and, accepted giving the following. of- ficers for 1946, who will be installed at the January meeting: Past President—Mrs. W. G. Ham- ilton President—Mrs. C. Coultes. 1st Vice-Pres.--Mrs, H. Town, 2nd. Vice-Pres.—Mrs. G. Day Secretary—Miss Edna Elliott Treasurer.—Mrs. K. Johnston Standard Bearer—Mrs. H. Browne Sotial Committee—Mrs. Frank Hop- per, Mrs. Neil Williamson, Mrs. B. Mitchell, Mrs. John Cruikshank, Mrs. Stewart Scott. Visiting Committee—Mrs. E. Lewis, Mrs. Preston, Mrs. Platt, Mrs. M. Pox- ton. Relief Officer—Mrs. F. Edgar Pianist—Mrs. A. Corrigan Assist. Pianist—Mrs. L. Hiseler. JUNIOR C. (W.A. CLUB CURLERS PLAN FOR AN ACTIVE SEASON The management of the Royal T dance hall are holding a free dance for all service men and women and their families oh Friday ,evening this week, January 4th. Dancing 10 until 2 to Jackson's orehestra with George Jor- dan . as master of ceremonies. .The members of the 99th Reserve Battery also are extended an invitation. Spoke At Kincardine 'Rev, W, A. Beecroft was the guest speaker at a Legion reception, to re- turned personnel at Kincardine last week. Purchased Nicholson House ANNUAL MEETING FIELD BY 11610N Officers Were Elected, A. M. Forbes Of London, Spoke Briefly The annual meeting of the Wingitarn Branch of the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League was held last week when the following of- ficers were elected: I. P. P.—W. G. Hamilton. • President—W. W. Armstrong . 1st. Vice-Pres.—Walter VanWryck 2nd. Vice-Pres.--E. S. Lewis Secretary—Lloyd Hingston Treasurer—Bert Isard Chaplain—Rev. W. A. Beecroft Sgt. At Arms—Richard Bprbridge Tfustees—W. W. Armstrong, Dun- can Kennedy. The third vice-president, five execu- tive members and the various commit- tees will be submitted for approval at the next regular meeting. The membership of the branch was increased by five new members and applications for nine others were ap- proved and they will be initiated at the January meeting. Comrade A. M. Forbes of London, Adjustment Officer of the Legion Ser- vice Bureau for this district, and a former secretary of the branch, presid- ed for the election of officers. He also gave a short addreis felling of the var- ious changes in legislation which ef- fected new Army personnel, His talk was very instructive and the branch is deeply indebted to Scotty for his splendid address also for the wonderful service he is rendering to soldiers of both the new an old armies, The yearly report of the treasurer showed that a successful financial year had been enjoyed. Spending Winter In California Mr, and Mrs, James A. Halliday left 4st week for California where they will spend the winter. Starting Business In Londen Ur. Clark McLean who has been in the uphOlstering department at the Fry d Blackball hictory for some years is Opening an upholstering repair bus- irieNs in London. On behalf of the people here we wish him the best of luck. Mrs. McLean, Gwen and Ken- neth will remain here for some time. Preached At St, Thomas Rev, Alex Nimino preached at St. Thomas on Sunday. Rev. Dr. Sliortt of Kincardine, conducted the services at St. Andrew's church here, Euchre and Dance, Tuesday Next A Euchre and Dance will be held in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Tues- day evening, January 8th, Farrier's Orchestra, Lunch served. Admission 40 tents. 30 Rinks To Play In Rotmd fiobin Two Game Speil Held Tuesday The Curling Club is looking for- ward to this season being. one of the most successful that the club has aver experienced. There is a membership of 140 and120 (30 rinks) have signified their intention of playing the round robin which will start Monday evening next week. The round robin games will be playedfilo Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday anin'riday evenings, she games an evening, Thursday night has ban reserved as edits night, On New Years afternoon a two game local bonspiel was held with sit rinks taking part and the attendance' was so large that it was necessary to play five at a rink, The winners. were 1st, Donald Rae, skip, Nt LRamil. ton, L. Vtrebb', M. Bader, C, Bondi; gnd,Pred Davidson, skip, Pert Porte; Yoe Evans, Eted Elliott, Wm. llain; 8rd. 'C. Elliott, skip, C. 1. McAvoy, )12n, Gurney, John Ruby, 'Gordon Der* 59 Years Married We take great pleasure in extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Bosnian, who on Suriday quietly cele- brated their 59th wedding anniversary. Married Twenty-Five Years On Sunday Mr, and Mrs, R, H, Lloyd of town were twenty-five years married: On behalf of the people of this community we- extend heartiest congratulations, NOTICE RE ADVANCE- TIMES ACCOUNTS Mr. Joe Kerr has purchased the Ni- cholson double house on Diagonal Rd. Mr. and Mrs. Kerr have resided in the north half of this house for some time, gas Position At Midland Mr. Kenneth Somers who was re- cently discharged front the R,C,A,F, after four years of service has accepted a position as reporter on the Midland Free Press, Ken was a popular Wing- ham boy and is well known throughout the district for his active participation in hockey, baseball, and golf, t4'rinds here wish hint every Success. Awarded Bronze Medal Sigrint. Ray Nethery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lantelot Nethery, of Bruce Min- es, OffiariO, formerly of East Wawa- nosli„ has been awarded the Bronze Cross -for meritorious serviee in the liberation of Holland, tn is a nephew of Mr, Chris btethery of East Wawa. tosh and Mrs, Anne§ McGill of 'Ott. ton, As the partnership of W. W. Arm. strong and W. B. MeCool has been dissolved as of jarata6t 1st, 1946, all persona having accounts owing The Advance-Times PUbliShing Co. are requested to make payment of same at once in order that the bus!. neS8 ethe company may be eon,' eluded. 'Stour immediate attetttiOn to this matter -will be greatly appreciated. Four Teams In the Group All. Loekeridge, coach and manager of the Junior C. 0,H.A: entry here, informs us that he had 18 players out for practice the other night and that he is confident the club will make an excellent showing. It is hoped the public will get behind these young players and encourage them all they can. This goes for the Midgets team also. There are four teams in ,the group, Winghant, Listowel, Godefich; Luck" now Palmerston dropped out Satur- day snaking it a four team grOuP. Junior C St hedule 7,-,-Listowel, at Go'derich Jan. 2.-Wingliatu at ListoWel i, Jan. 1.4-Goderich at Witighani Jan, 18—Listowel at LtieknoW an 21---Winglitut at Goderieh Jan, 25---Wingliant at LticichoW an 28—,Ltteknow a't Wingham Jan. 80--.6oderieh at Listowei Peb. 2—Ltteknow at Goderich 6--GOderieh at LucionoW Deb. 1.14.4Listowel at Wingham 3 eti; Luelmovv atotiistOwel Despite the rain and snow, Wing- ham and district turned out in full force Saturday evening to give the home coming 99th Field Battery, R.C. a rousing reception on their re- turn from overseas. The arrival of the train here will be long remembered. 'The station platform, which 44's re- 'served for relatives was very crowded and many had difficulty in finding -those whom they were seeking. It Was truly a thrilling event this arrival of the battery, Before the fire siren screached its 'message at 5.40 that the battery had left Listowel and would soon arrive large crowds had gathered at the stat- ,:ion and on the streets and with this signal the station grounds were filled to capacity and crowds also lined the main street. Even the' top of freight cars in the yards on both sides of the station were utilized by many who ',...sought a point of vintage. Excitement - -was running high but when the whistle .of the train was heard in the distance it increased many fold. The large -crowd surged forward as the train _pulled into the station about 6,30 which -was just 20 minutes late. The band played its welcome and the cheering - -crowd gave the troops an ovation that lasted several minutes. As Major Robert Scott Hetherington, :who has been commanding officer ofthe battery since before it went active, stepped off -the train the crowd gave even greater 'vent to their feelings and they kepi it ,up until all the boys had detrained. The 99th 2nd Battery and the Leg- -ion lined the enclosure to keep' the crowd back and the firemen and police anan did noble work keeping the crowd clear of the tracks as the train ap- ;broached. There was one very disappointing deature in connection with the celebra- --tion, the parade to the armOuries which did not materialize. The train crew .announced,when the train arrived that it would return at once and as there were 34 men who were to use this -transportation it created quite a prdb- lem as arrangements had been made !for the train to remain here for about .an hour and a half. As a matter of -fact, the train did not leave the station -until nearly •nine o'clock. While this matter was being considered many of the troop,s who had not relatives to meet them went to the armouries and then others proceeded to the armouries with their relatives.„ Pine Party At Armauriei The reception at the Armouries was .a grand success.. Mayor Fred L. Dav- idson gave the official address of wel- come. He congratulated the battery on their splendid reaord overseas and, -extended a hearty welcome home to all. He said that Wingham was proud of this great unit and were highly hon- oured to have such a fine group of men linked with the name of Wing- Major Hetherington, who resigned .as reeve on joining the active forces spoke in glowing terms of the men' of the battery . He said "I've been very proud to command this battery, no one ever had a better bunch of fellows", He said it was good to be back and that it was very pleasing to see the town decked out in sttch a festive man- 'tier. "The finest thing we've seen since ,rwe left home was this country of ours from the time we left the border today" be said. He expressed appreciation of the Splentlitl reception accorded the battery and extended deepest sympathy to the relatives of the Men who will *lever come back to Canada. The ladies of the Legion Mixillark OrVed a suMptuotiS hutch after which the local men went to their hones and these who resided' in London ansf points in that direction left by luta, A brief history of the Battery will Ate fOttrul on page five, RED CROSS ANNUAL MONDAY, AN. 146 The annual meeting of the Wing.. tam and biatriet Red Crots ,8ociety *ill be held in the Connell Chambers, Town Hall at. 8 p,m, on Monday, Jan. 44th. As tUSIrieta ,of very great importance Will be plated before the Meeting all Mernbers are targed to he present, Hospital Auxiliary Meets Monday». The January Meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General HoSpi, tat will be held in the Council Cham- ber on Monday afternoon, j'afi, at three o'clock, Peraythia Buds Opened The Saturday before Christmas Mrs. W. W. CUrrie noticed a yellow tinge on a forsythia hush at her home. Op examining the shrub she found that the buds had brOken open and were dOim. molting to bloom, She picked several stems and took them into the house where they made a very pretty show- ing. EXECUTIVE OF RED CROSS MEETS TIFIURS. A meting the Witigham aad D ct istri Red Cross Society will be held on Thursday afternoon, this week in the Town Rail at 8 pin, All members are urged to attend this meeting. , f'4 ' •