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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-01-24, Page 1$19950 92 Suffered Painful Injury, Mrs. C. Blackahl suffered a painful accident on Friday on the steps of the Wingham Post Office, when she slip- ped; clipping the elbow cap. She was, taken to the Wingham Hospital for X-ray and treatment and has since re- turned to her home. GOOD ATTENDANCE AT INSTITUTE Report of the District Annual at London Was Presented The January meeting of the Wing- ham Women's Institute was held in the council chamber on Friday, Jan, 18th, with a good attendance, Roll call' was answered by 'Some- thing that would benefit the youth of our town". The meeting was in charge of the social welfare committee with the convener, Mrs. F. A. Parker, the speaker, This fine talk included facts regarding modern medicine, also ex- planation of Government allowances, and various advantages provided to Ca- nadian 'citizens by Government for building and home improvement. Another highlight of this meeting was the splendid report of the District annual held in Dondon in November. At this 16 districts of Western Ontario were represented and many resolutions were presented, Final quilting for Red Cross is to be held on an 30. Plans were also made for a euchre in Feb- ruary. Community singing under the leadership of Mrs. Keating brought the meeting to a close. LEGION MEETING TUESDAY, JAN. 29th The January meeting of the Wing- ham Btanelt of the Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., will be held in the Armour- ies, on Tuesday next week, January 29th, All members are urged to at- tend and a special, invitation is extend., ed to all veterans of the war just re- cently concluded to attend, Single Copies Five Cents With Which Is Amalgamated The G orrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24th, 1946 St4haPiptions $2,00 Per Year Open day and night-Jackson Black- smith Shop, across from Canada Pack- ers, will hold 30 horses. Free to all farmers. For Day Time Use Only-Brick Barn on West Side of Arena, will hold '25 horses. Open clay time only. Free accommodation. Wingham Businessmen's Association. Presentation to Bride-elect Rev, A, Nimrno Gave Address on "Our Flag" 'The Roytl Scarlet Chapter of Grey 'District met in the Orange Hall last Wednesday evening for Exaltation of irriembers who desired advancement to A higher degree, and election of officers County Master, Bro. Robert Galley, conducted the election, as follows: U.C. in C.-Mark Gardiner, Wing-' ham. E. C, in C,-W. J. Peacock, Blue- -vale. Chap.-Fleming Johnson, Bluevale. Scribe-Geo Hetherington, Bluevale. 'Treasurer-O. V. Hayden, Wingham. Sir Herald At-Arms-Chas. Math- .eson, Bluevale. Lecturers-Percy Hogg, Wingham; Marl Hamilton, Bluevale. Sentinel-A. D. Smith, Bluevale, After lodge adjourned the Compani- ons mustered at Yemen's' Grill where they enjoyed a fine supper. Rev. Alexander Nimmo, guest speak- er, gay an inspiring address on "Our Flag"-the flag our boys fought, bled And died for, and why change it. He said they could never change what it stood for, and its past traditions. At the close of his address he pronounced the benediction, concluding a most en- joyable and profitable evening. The -next meeting will be held on Fb. 14, TREE STABLING ACCOMMODATION Other salaries Stationery Library, Maps, etc Manual Training Home Economics Music Repairs Insurance Furniture & Fixtures Water and Light VI Fuel Caretaker's Postage, interest, etc. Printing, Stationery. etc. Athletics Equipment (Galbraith-J. C Currie Estate) Sundries Balance on hand Municipal Levy 11500,00 Government Grants 7205.40 Sundries 478.98 Expenditures Teachers' salaries, including Tax $ 9864.22 Caretaker's salary 1034,40 The annual meeting of the Wingham Public Scrool Board was held on Tues- day evening of last week. An excellent financial report was presented and the officers and committees were appoint; ed. eJ Chairman-W. T. Cruickshank. Seey-Treas.-Mrs. Morgan. W. H. French •was re-appointed to the High School Board for one year. Stewart Beattie was re-appointed to the Public Library Board for three years. Fchool Attendance Officer-T. W. Platt. Property Committee-C. W. Lloyd, G. R. Scott, R. G. Gannett, H, Fuller. Management-C. B. Armitage, W. F. Bergman, R. G. Gannett, A. J. Lock- ridge, Finance-Ai J. Lockridge, C. B. Ar- mitage, W. F. Bergman. Financial Statement Receipts Bal. on hand Dec, 31, 1944 $ 606.54 Non-resident Fees ........ 160.00 $19950.92 110.00 136.04 155.99 2.51 18.04 20.96 4868.12 132,98 150.90 144,15 555.55 74,05 28.95 16.75 5.60 470.92 10.00 2160.76 SUCCESSFUL YEAR ,EMORE ARRIVALS AT UNITED CHURCH FROM OVERSEAS ST, PAUL'S CHURCH VESTRY MEETING Officers for the Year Elected Reports Show a Splendid Year Completed The annual Vestry Meeting of St, Paul's Anglican Church was held in the parish room on Monday evening with a good attendance and was opened with prayer by the Rector, Rev, 5. H. James after which lie gave a report on church attendance, number of communicants, baptisms. burials and marriages since he became Rector. He thanked the members of the congregation for the welcome manner in which he and Mrs, James and their boys had been receiv- ed into St. Paul's Parish and also thanked all the organizations for their splendid support and especially the Wardens, Messrs. C. A. Roberts and Elwood Armitage, and on behalf of the congregation, he in turn, was thanked for his very helpful and interesting Ser- mons and services while the members of the Evening Guild and other or- ganizations expressed their pleasure at having Mrs. James with them at their different meetings. Mr. Roberts also addressed the meet- ing, thanking all the societies for their co-operation and paid special tribute to Miss Edna Mitchell for her faithful services as Treasurer of the Church and stated that he had enjoyed being a Warden but after several years service he wished to retire. Mr. Armitage, as People's Warden, thanked the congregation for the sup- port given him during his term of office. Reports were received from all the different organizations in the church and all showed a very successful year's work had been accomplished. The officers for 1946 were then elect- ed as folows : People's Warden-Mr. Roy Manuel. Rector's Warden-Left in abeyance. Vestry Clerk-Mr. Herb. Fuler. Envelope Secretary- iMiss Mary Johnston. Treasurer-Miss Edna Mitchell. Messrs. C. A. Roberts and Herb. Fuller were elected as delegates to at- tend the Synod, with Mr. E. J. Nash. and Fred Fuller as alternates. Mr. Gordon MacKay was appointed Chairman of the Sidesmen with power to add to their number and it was sug- gested that he include some of the men returned from active servic. Sveral new names were added to the Board of Management. The Rector spoke briefly in regards the appeal of the Forward Commission Campaign in the Diocese of Huron and also an appeal to -be made for $2000 for the rebuilding of St. Paul's Church or- gan. He also suggested that the parish have a Welcome Party for the return- ed inert of the Church and also the War Brides. The meeting was closed with Rev, James pronouncing the benediction af- ter which the ladies served lunch and all enjoyed a social half hour together. Increase In Financial Livings Also In Membership The Wingharn United Church held its annual meeting on Thursday even- ing, Jan, 17th, The meeting opened with the singing of two 'hymns. Rev. W. A, Beecroft led in prayer after hich the names of all who had passed away during the year were read while the congregation remained standing. Capt. W. J. Adams was appointed chairman of the meeting and Mr. G. W, Tiffin, secretary. The election for the church boards resulted as .follows: Trustees-G, T. Robertson, R. J. Currie, Geo. Kerr and Wm. Cruick- shank to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his father, Benson Cruick- shank, Session-F. W. French, J, J. Moffat, Dr. R. C, Redmond, P, Gowans, R. J. Currie, Robin Campbell and Percy King to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Benson Cruickshank. Stewards-W.. A. IGalbraith, E, Wil- kinson, Dr. A. W. Irwin, W. Cruik- shank, Fred Howson, DeWitt Miller. ,Mr. F. W. French reported for the Session, 2 members received by Pro- fession of Faith and 32 by certificate. There are 640 resident members, 12 burials. The Sunday School report presented by G. W. Tiffin showed a membership of 218. average attendance of 120. The receipts amounted to $965.01, after giving $220 to Missions and purchas- ing $300 Victory Bond there still was a substantial balance. There are 762 books is the Library and 1770 were loaned during the year. The Baby Band report by Mrs. Burgman showed receipts of $16.00. There are 63 regular members and 1 Life Member. The Evening Auxiliary report was presented -by Miss K. McGregor who stated the receipts were $412.44. There is a membership of 42 with an average attendance of 28. The Women's Mis- sionary Society had receipts of $511.85. The annual membership is 45, life members 18. This report was present- ed by Mrs. W. Vanwyck and Mrs. W. J. Adams. The report for the Women's Auxil- iary was presented by Mrs. W. G. Hamilton and showed receipts of $94.25. The Junior and Senior C.G.I.T: reports were presested by Miss Boe, The leaders are Miss Boe, Miss Twam- ley and Miss Heard. They have a membership of 50. The treasurer, Mrs. Morgan present- ed her statement, showing that the Church had a most successful year fin- nancially. The total General Receipts were $11,073.64. E. Wilkinson and F. W. French were re-appointed auditors. Mrs. W. J. Greer was reappointed Press Sec. The choir report presented by Miss Boe showed a 'membership of 42 and total receipts of $43,16. The Mission Band report presented by Mrs., Hiseler showed a member- ship of 25 and an average attesdance of 20. Total receipts of $19.01. They held 14 regular meetings and 2 work meetings. Mrs. Keating and Mrs.' Fell are the leaders, EVENING AUXILIARY INSTALL OFFICERS Financial Report Showed Allocation 0 Exceeded Then January meeting of the Even- ing Auxiliary of the United Church was held at the home of Mrs. W. A. Galbraith with an excellent attendance. The worship service was conducted by Mrs, H. Wild, and opened with the hymn, "What a Friends we have in Jes- us", The scripture lesson taken from Isaiah 60, was read by Miss Cora Gan- net, Mrs. L. Kre'ss led in prayer. The second chapter in the study book, 'Cur- rie of Chissamba', which tells of "The Church in Angola" was reviewed by Mrs. W. S. Hall, Miss Dorothy Ham- ilton entertained with a solo and was accompanied by Miss Leslie Mae Wall. The new officers were installed by Mrs, W. J, Greer, Presbyterial secre- tary of Evening Auxiliaries, The busi- ness period included the minutes of the last meeting and roll call by the score- tary, Miss Barbour, Mrs, C. Lloyd gave the financial report for the year, which showed that the allocation had been exceeded by a good margin. Refreshments were served by the hostess and committee. Chimney Fire Tuesday About 6.30 Tuesday evening the fire- men had a call to the home of Ward Gray, Victoria St. Fortunately it was only a chimney fire and no damage re- sulted. Institute Euchre, February 12th. The'Wingham Women's Institute are holding a Euchre Party in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, Feb- ruary 12th., at 8 p.m. HOWICK COUPLE'S 58th ANNIVERSARY We extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simmons, who ob- served their 58th wedding anniversary on Friday, January 18th. They were married'in Wroxeter in 1888. Mr. Simmons, who is 81 years of age was born hear Brockville, and came to HOwick when still a young boy. Mrs. Simmons, formerly Elizabeth Under- wood, who is 77, was. born in Kitchen- er and moved to liowick also as a small child. Mr. and Mrs. Simmons are both enjoying fairly good health, Mr, J. G. Simmons and Mrs. Malt,- lartd Porter of town are a son and daughter, NOTICE RE ADVANCE- TIMES ACCOUNTS As the partnership of W, W. Arm- strong and W. B. McCool has been dissolved as of January 1st, '1946, all persons having accounts owing The Advance-Times Publishing Co, are requested to make payment of same at once in order that the bust- ness of the company may be con- cluded. Your immediate attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated. HORT. SOCIETY HAD SPLENDID YEAR Premiums Will Be Gladioli, Chrysantheumums, Asparagus Roots The 24th Annual meeting of the Wingham Horticultural Society was held in the Council Chamber on Mon- day evening, January 21, 1946. The re- ports show that the Society had a suc- cessful year, It was decided that the magazine, "Canadian Horticulture and Home" would again be subscribed for, for the 1945 members. Mrs. (Dr.) Ross and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong were elected delegates to the annual convention to be held this year in the General Brock Hotel, Niagara Falls, Ont., on March 7th and 8th. Premiums for 1946 will be gladioli, chrysanthemums and as- paragus roots. The following are the officers for 1946 : President-Ms. George Ross, First Vice-Pres.-Mrs. E. Snell, Second Vice-Pres.-Mrs. T. Kew. Secretary-Mrs. E. 5. Nash. Treasurer-Mrs, W. A. Galbraith. Directors-One year-Mrs. Cadwall- ader, Mrs. W. W. Armstrong, H. Sher- bondy, Mrs. A. J. Walker, Mr. W. S. Hall. Directors-Two years-Mrs. H. An- gus, Mrs. Fells, Mrs. Snell, Mrs. Kew, 'Mr. Crompton. Auditor-iMr. Sherbondy. Financial Statement Receipts Balance forward from 1944 $ 162.96 Legislative Grant , 31.57 Town of Wingham Grant 50.00 Members' Fees, 1945 ......... 75.00 Members' Fees in advance for 1946 25,00 Sale of Seeds, Plants, etc......-.--18.20 Bank Interest .56 8363.29 Expenditures Spent for Civic Improvement $ 82.68 Horticultural periodicals 25.95 Expenses, delegates to conven- tion 36:00 Cost of seeds, plants, etc. ....... 106.10 Donations-Seeds for Britain 5.00 Affiliation Fees . 1.27 Salaries 30.00 Printing and Advertising 5.78 Postage, etc. 4.20 Miscellaneous 1.50 $298.48 Balance on hand .$ 64,81 $363,29 PRESBYTERY MET HERE TUESDAY Sustains Call of Bluevale Church The Huron-Maitland Presbytery met in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham, on, Tuesday afternoon and sustained the call Bluevale Presbyter- ian Church had issued. to Rev. Leland C. Jorgenson, B.A., B.Th., of Dalhous- ie, N. B. The Presbytery received a silver trowel which was used at the laying of the corner-stone of Knox Church, Berrie, in 1903. It was placed in the care of Knox Church, Kincardine, for to be, at all times, to the public view. The Presbytery unanimously agreed to support the "Advance for Christ and Peace Thank Offering Movement", and a 'committee was appointed consisting of Rev. Stan. Scott, Rev. Chas,' Mc- Donald and his elder from Lucknow. Rev. C. L, Cowan, Director of Pub- licity and Education for the Movement was present and explained in detail the different phases of it, The Presbytery adjourned to Meet again on Tuesday, janutry 29 at 10 a.m. in St, Andrew's Church, to fur- ther discuss the Movement. HOSPITAL ANNUAL ,MEETING, JAN. 25th. The annual meeting of the Wingham General Hospital will be held in the Coundil Chambers on the evening of January 25th., at 8 p.m. No cards of membership in the Hospital Associa- tion were issued this year, On a Mot- ion of the Board of Directors anyone who has contributed $1.00 or more to- ward the Building Fund of the hospi- tal is considered a member of the As- sociation for the year 1946, and is en- titled to vote at the meeting, to hear reports on the progress of the Hospital during 1045 and elect directors for 1946. RIFLE WM .11E10 FIRST WEEKLY MATCH 1.!!`•••••••,11.,.., Shooting on Tuesday and Thursday Evenings The Wingham Rifle Cfub, which has been recently re-organized after being dormant five years due ,to war con, . ditions, held its first weekly match with the following results; Frank Sturdy 100.8, Myrtle Platt 100,5. Sturdy 100.6, George Gammage 97.6,„ Helen Sturdy 97.5, Ross Remington 92,3. To anyone interested in .22 calibre rifle shooting, information may be ob- tained from Frank Sturdy, Sec'yrTreas.. Shooting on 'Tuesday and Thursday evenings, when instruction will be giv- en anyone desiring it. Membership fee is $1.50 and open to either men or women over 16 years of age. This Club is affiliated with the Dominion Marksmen, which is an Em. pine-wide organization of rifle shooters. BAPTIST MISSION CIRCLE MEETING The ladies of the Sr. Mission Circle of the Baptist Church met at the home of Miss Walsh, Victoria St., for the January meeting, Mrs. Bert Collar presided over the meeting. The opening hymn, "What a Friend we have in Jesus" was sung, and Mrs. Lucas opened in prayer. "Peace like a River" was then sung after which the secretary, Mrs. John Falconer, read the minutes and the roll call was ans- wered by a verse of scripture, Treas- urer's report was read and offering re- ceived. Business was discussed. Mrs. Geo. H. Scott read the scrip- ture and gave a short devotional mes- sage reading, 2nd Corinthians, Chapter 4, 1-18, basing the devotional on 4 typ- es of vessels, through which Christ can work. Namely Clean Vessel, Ear- then Vessel, The Vessel of Oil, the Chosen Vessel, using a short message for each. Hymn "The Lily of the Val- ley was then sung, Hospital work in India was the topic for the afternoon, Miss Lewis reading Dr. Vinning -passage back to India, some of Dr. Cook's work. Miss Dins- more reading "Dr. Findlay's speaks on Vellore" and Miss Walsh on a "Cy- clone strikes the hospital," Those par- ticipating in a season of prayer were, Mrs. Collar, Miss Walsh and Mrs. Norton. Mrs. Norton gave a short talk to the ladies asking them if they knew the real definition of "enthusiasm." and "preservation". That is quite a challenge for the ladies of the circle. A vote of thanks was then rendered by Mrs. Lucas to Miss Walsh for the lovely lunch and social time. Mrs, Scott closed the meeting in prayer. Dislocates Elbow H. I. (Bill) Durst, who drives the Wroxeter and Gorrie members of the- 99th Battery to 'parade, met with an accident just outside of Wingham on Monday night as, he was returning to Wroxeter. The falling snow slightly obscured his view and his truck left the road. Bill was thrown out, with the result that he dislocated his elbow. Where Is That Robin? On Wednesday noon of last week, Mr. Roy Kress saw a robin on Diagon-. al Road, as he was .returning to work. Evidently the robin didn't have any inside information on the weather, and we arc wondering what happened to it when the temperature hit 10 below over the week-end. GOFORTH AUXILIARY JANUARY MEETINli The Goforth Auxiliary of St. And- rew's Presbyterian church met at the , home of Mrs, John P. McKibbon, on Tuesday evening, Jan, 15th., with Mrs. D, Murray, the president, presiding. The meeting opened with an invocation and hymn, followed by the Scripture reading and prayer by Mrs. P. Camp bell. The dedicatory prayer was given by Miss S. Sinnamon, The progrannne for the evening took the form of a resutne of the book, "I never saw a missionary" given in a very interesting manner by Mrs. John P. McKibbon. The author, Rev. M. P. Davis, D. D., had dedicated his hoOk to soldiers passing through India, At time close of the meeting a soeial hour was enjoyed. The staff of the Bell Telephone Co. ,entertained on Friday evening for Miss Anne Ruch, brire-elect, of the staff. During the evening she was presented with a very lovely table lamp. Miss Ruch's fiance is Mr. Crawford Graham •of , St. Mary's, who returned recently from overseas on the Mauretania. frof overseas on the Mauretavia. 'Suffers Painful Injury While working under two sets of 'heavy steel rollers at Howson's Flour Mill on Friday, Mr. Joe Bailey had his tight hand caught between the two sets. His wrist was broken and his hand badly crushed and bruised. He -was taken to Toronto Hospital where skin will be grafted on his hand. His many friends wish him a speedy re- covery, T. P. U. OF WINGHAM UNITED CHURCH The weekly meeting of the Young People Union was held in the basement iof the church on Sunday, Jan. 20th, .at 8.15. The meeting get under way by the singing of familiar songs, which -Were much enjoyed by everyone pre- .sent, The devotional period was con- ducted by Ruth Bergman, aided by Barbara Foxton reading the scripture. The special guest of the evening was Dr. A. W. Irwin, Dr. Irwin gave an -interesting account of his experiences in the dental corps during his•stay in England, North Africa, Italy and Bel- gium. The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction. 'RECEPTION FOR • BRIDE AND GROOM About 50 neighbours and friends ga- thered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herson Irwin, East Wawanosh, on Monday evening to welcome home Flt. Lieut. Richard Irwin and his bride, ,from Victoria, 13,C, They spent a few days here before leaving and Wednes- day for Greenwood. N.S., where Rich- -and will finish his course, During the evening they were called .to the front and Mr. Alex. Robertson 'read an address and Mr. Geo. McGee presented them with a purse of money, Both -joined in thanking these old friends for their kindness and best wishes, The evening was spent in cards and •dancing and all'enjoyecl the social time -together, SCARLET CHAPTER ELECTS OFFICERS PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ••••••V",•••• Substantial Balance on Hand W. T. Cruickshank APPOinted Chaiaman • **mu. HELD MEMORIAL SERVICE SUNDAY, Tribute Paid to Flt. Lieut. Archie Young, Who Was Killed In A Plane Crash A large congregation was present on Sunday afternoon in Knox Presbyter- ian Church, Belgrave, when a memor- ial service was, held for Fit. Lieut. Ar- chie Young. The service was conduct- ed by the minister, Rev. Milne of Brus- sels, assisted by the Brussels choir, Two solos.were rendered by Mr. Wf. Spiers "Rock of Ages" and "Face to Face", Flt, Lieut, Young was the eldest son of Mrs. Edna Young and the late Bert Young of Mtrris township. His death occurred on December 18th, when a twin-engine military transport crashed near Oslo, Norway. Attended Montreal Fur Sales Reg. DuVal was in Montreal last week attending the Fur Sales, He also attended the New Yollt Fur Sales in Toronto. Engagement Announced ,Mr, and Mrs. Harry Wells announce the engagement of their only daughter, Dorothy May, to John Thomas Brooks, Lower Wingham, eldest son of Mrs. Clarence BrOOka, Lower Wingham. The marriage to take place at St. Pouts Anglican Church, Wingham, on Thurs. day, March 21st, at 8 o'clock, • Pr.,. Many Veterans From District Arrive on Mauretania and Ille de France Wingham and District will have pleasure in welcoming home a large number of returning servicemen with- in the next few days.' Th Mauretania is scheduled to dock t Halifax today with the following frOn this district : Captain Frank Ross I-Iowson, Pte. K. J. Simmons and Pte.; A, J. Skinn of Wingham; LISgt, G. C. Geer, LICpl. H. J. McCrostie of LucknciW; Pte. P J. Weishar and Spr..--1. P. Millen of Teeswater; C.A.M,S.113. V. N Moore and Pte. J. M. Lowriof Brussels; Pte. G. A. ,Currie, Dungannon, and Gnr. D. A. McKay, Kintail; PO. J. L. Bow- ers, Ripley; LAC H. L. Rumig, Mild- may, and FltdSgt. R. M. Simpson, of Kintail. On the Ile de France:- S. S. M (WOII) D. A, Crothers, and Pte. R. E. Bennett, Wingham; Pte. R. J. Ross, R.R. 5, Lucknow; Tpr. W. J. Hunter, R.R. 3, Lucknow; Pte. D. H. Jewett, Lucknow; Pte. J. E. Weiss, Teeswat- er; Pte. S. O., Elliott, Brussels, and A[Sgt. K. S, Pennington, Goderich. PRIVY COUNCIL UPHOLDS C.T.A. Ruling Affects Huron, Perth, Peel and Manitoulin The Canada Temperance Act, some- times known as the Scott Act, was first passed in 1878. In the years following Its enactment it was applied through county-wide votes in any areas of On- tario. It prohibits the sale of intoxi- cating beverages, but it permits indiv- iduals to bring liquor into the 'area for their own use. Huron, Perth (except the City of Stratford), and Peel voted for the act in 1914, but it was suspended later in favor of the Ontario Temperance Act, a completely prohibitive law. When the 0. T. A. gave way to the L. C. A. in 1934, an effort was made. to have the C. T. A. again declared in force. That touched off litigation which en- ded in Monday's judgment. In 1935 the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the three counties were still under the prohibitionary clauses of the C. T. A. until they voted themselves out. Euchre and Dance Will be held in Currie's School on Friday evening, January 25th. Euchre at 8.30. This will be a welcome home for the returned servicemen of the sec- tion. _