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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-02-14, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. ICURLERS HELD _ I ANNUAL HOMMEL .'Belmore Rink Were First In Twenty:, Two Entries The Huron Curling Club of Wing- ham held their 'annual Bonspiel on Thursday with an entry of twenty-two rinks, 12 local and 10 visiting. rinks. 'Outside entries were: 13elmerc 2, Gor- rie 2, and one from each of the follow- ing clubs, Pt. Elgin, Mount Forest, Palmerston, Ripley, Goderich and Wal- kerton. Both the Curlers Rink and t the Arena were used, giving seven sheets of ice, and the play was continuous throughout the day and evening. A Belmore rink composed of Jack Renwick, Wm. Elliott, Clark Renwick and Geo, Ingles, skip; were the win- tiers of the bonspiel. having 3 wins and a plus of 10, with an aggregate of 33, Second prize went co the Port. Elgin rink of Ed. Howe, Gibson Goar.' Jim 'Goar and Geo. 141acLachlan, skip, with -2 wins plus 13 aggregate 31. Third prize to a Gorrie rink of Wilf. King, ' Ken Hastie, Cathers and W. Nash, skip, with 3 wins phis 8, aggregate 32, Fourth went to Mount Forest, Allan Hutchison, Ed. Arbic, G. Deverell and Reg Nichol, skip, with 3 wins plus 15. ,aggregate. 33: The only local rink to get in the money was Norm. Rintoul, Jim Breck- enridge, Chas. Blatchford and Dr. A. tr "W. Irwin, skip, Winning fifth prize with :2 wins plus 13, and an aggregate of 29. RECORD PRICE BULL COMES TO CANADA Dr. Read in List Released by the Governor-General A former Wingham resident was in- cluded in a list of 35 prominent Cana- dians admitted to or promcted to the Venerable Order of the Hospital of "St. John of Jerusalem" through sanc- tion of the King, which was release& in Ottawa on February 3rd by the Go- vernor-General. The honours were in recognition of conspicuous service rendered to the Order in Canada. Dr. W W, Read of Montreal, becomes an officer (brother) in the Order. Dr. Read practised in Wingham af- ter the death of Dr. J, p. Kennedy, and will be remembered by many in town. A brother of the doctors, John Er- skin Read, who has been legal advis- er to the Department of External Af- fairs since 1929, is the first Canadian to be elected to the International Court of Justice. ATTENTION RED CROSS WORKERS. There are many layettes to be fin- ished by March 31st. Sewers and knit- ters are urged to come to the work- rooms to take these home to complete. Donates Hockey Trophy The Hamilton Optical Co. have on display in their window a beautiful trophy which they have donated for- competition in the Juvenile Series of the Western Ontario Athletic Assoc- iation. Suffered Heart Attack Mr. W. G. Hamilton, Manager of the local Telephone office, suffered a heart attack while at work last Wed- nesday. We are pleased to report that the attack was not so serious and while he will be confined to his home for a few weeks,•he is progisssing fay- - orably. Former Morris Resident Passes Mrs. Arthur J. Ferguson of Auburn, has received word of the death of her aunt, Mrs. James Cloakey, the former Annie McCommins, at San Diego, Cal. She is survived by one son, James of San Diego. Mrs. Cloakey spent her girlhood in Morris and Blyth and will be remembered by many. May Confiscate Unlicensed Guns Possibility Canada might follow Bri- tain's example and confiscate toolicens- ed small firemarms was foreseen at Ot- tawa on Tuesday. Justice Minister St. Laurent disclosed that one of the steps being considered to lessen the possi- bility of firearms getting into the hands of criminals was the confisca- tion of unlicensed weapons. R.C.M.P. officials disclosed recently more than 115,000 small arms in the hands of Ca- nadians had not been registered in ac- cordance with the law. BUTTER RATION CUT TWO OUNCES' Reduction From Six To Foar Ounces For March and April Canada's domestic butter ration, fac- ed by a continuing decline in produc- tion .and by an increasing population, will be slashed during Match and April from six to four ounces a person a week, Finance Minister announced on Sunday night. Attributing the move to a "tempor- ary emergency", he said depleted re- serve stocks, lower winter production and increased consumption combined to make it necessary "if consumers are to be able to obtain 'butter for their valid coupons," Continuing a four-month decline, butter output during January went down to 9,640,000 pounds, a lb.6 per cent decline from the January, 1945. total of 11,421,408 pounds, The Six ounces ration bad been established, a cut from seven, only recently in antici- pation of such a slump, Tice Prices Board recently restricted supplies to quota users, such as res- taurants and institutions, Mr. Ilstey said the reducti,ot will be effected by making one coupon due every two weeks instead of three co*, ports every four weeks. Coupons will become valid March 7th and April 4th and 18th. 5.0 NOTICE RE ADVANCE- TIMES ACCOUNTS As the partnership of W. W. Arm- strong and W. B. McCnol has been dissolved as of 5Armary 1st, 1946, all persons .having accounts owing The Advance-Times Publishing Co. are requested to make payment of tame at once in order that the busi- ness of the company may be cone eluded. Your immediate attention to this matter will 1>e greatly appreciated. 'Single Copies Five' Cents. WINGHAM, ONTARIO„ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1946 'Subscriptions. $2'.90 Per Yeah' SECOND CARNIVAL [FORMER IIFSIDFNii BIER AND BETTER RECEIVES HONOUR LIONS CLUB HEARD EXCELLENT ADDRESS• currency at Oklahoma auction, for this Hereford bull, Del Zento I, Mr. Rodanz is .pictured here with his prize bull, now delivered to Canada. Lions Club Carnival In Wroxeter On Saturday Evening The Masquerade Carnival sponsored by the Howick Lions Club in Wrox- eter Arena last Thursday night, was a vast improvement over the first one staged two weeks previous, both as re- gards attendance and numbers in cos- tume. As interest and enthusiasm grows, it is anticipated the event forth- coming in Fordwich will be an even greater success. Good mnsic for the skaters was pro- vided by the rink management. As on the previous occasion, the judges were Miss O'Connor, Mrs. Bryans, Tory Gregg and "Cactus Mac" Mac- Donald, all of CKNX staff, Wingham, and their awards appeared to meet with general approval. The fancy dress and national costume event, for ladies were particularly hard to decide. Winners in the various events were as follows: Any costume, girls 7 and under—Marjorie Moffatt, Shirley Reidt, Grace Paulin; Any costume, boys 7 and under—Powell Hargrave, Bobby Strong; Fancy costume, girls 8 to 12—Pauline Zimmerman, Eleanor Stephens, Mary Oakley, Marjorie Mof- fatt, Shirley Newton; Fenn Cook; Com- ic costums, boys 8 to 12—B. Zimmer- man, Bernald Smith, Stewart Copeland, R. Higgins, B. Hart, Lyle Reidt; girls' Fancy Costume, (open to all)— Mildred Farrish, Margaret Wearring, Florence Anger. Boys' Fancy Costume, (open to all) —Bob Moffatt, Art Gibson, Glenn Jar- dine; Girls' Comic Costume (open to all)—Mrs .Glad. Edgar, Mrs. G. Paul- in, I-Ielen Irwin and Mrs. Farrish; Boys' Comic Costume, (open to all)— A new world's record was establish- ed when George Rodan4, of Stouff- ville, Ont., paid $51,000 in American F.W. Spry District Deputy Governor, Paid Official Visit A regular Lions Luncheon was held at Yemen's Grill last Friday evening. Rev, Jack James was a guest at the Club, Lion Alton Adams reported for the Membership Committee that four names had been submitted to the Board of Directors for their consider- ation and the names submitted had been approved for membership. First Vice-President, Jack McKib- bon presided and mentioned the Ser- ious loss to the Club in having Bill Hamilton laid up. Lion Jack promised that the new members would be, induct- ed into membership at the next meet- ing. Lion Jack Reavie presided and led in the sing songs with Lion. Bill Con- nell at the piano, Real difficulties arose when the song, "Men of Hatlech" was tried out. The words did n seem to fit the music. No blame was definitely fixed for the error in printing. Lions Geo, Ross, Wilf. Crawford and Bill Connell spoke briefly drawing atten- tion to Health Week across Canada. It was pointed out that children could be inoculated against scarlet fever and this might be advisable. Lion Stan Hall suggested that ail school children might be examined by X-ray to check up on tuberculosis. It was felt that this would be done under the super- vision of the Medical Officer of Health at a later date. Lion Harley Crawford reported that plans were being secured from an architect in Kitchener for a swimming pool and more information would be available later. AWARDS BY ilf.C.T.U. MEN SCHOLARS Interesting Topic Given By Mrs. Kelly The regular monthly meeting of the W„C.T.U. was held at the home of the Misses Graham with a good number in attendance. The President, Mis. Luc- as was in charge. The meeting open- ed with the hymn, "Tell Me the Story of Jesus" and Miss Bolt opened with prayer. All joined in singing again, "Oh T'was Love, Wondrous Love", Mrs, Frank Collar brought t''-:e Devot- ional reading for her Scripture 1st. Corinthinians 6: 1-20. The main thought being "For Ye All Bought With a Price". ending with a poem, "The Keeper of the Temple" written by Annie Johnston Flint., Prayer was then offered by Mrs. Falconer, The Secretary then read the minutes of January meeting and roll call was answered in the usual way. Treasurer's report was then read by Mrs. Frank Collar. Business, was dis- cussed. Mrs. Lucas gave "Praise To God" for the glorious news of the de- cision of the Privy Council. Mrs, Kelly had the topic for the afternoon entitled "A Message from Scienific Temperance Instruction", "Use Brains". A continued reading of Nellie Mc- Clung was brought by Mrs. Cosens and was much enjoyed. The presentations were given to the children of the Sun- day School when ten scholars received awards from the W.C.T.U. as follows. Lois I3urchill with 100%; Helen Lou- ise Pocock, 96%; Ruth Cant.clon and Jessie Scott, 92%; Donald Fortune, 87%; Ronald Machan, 80%; Jean Campbell, 78%; Walter Scott, 71%; Lois Hayden, 70; Marjorie Anne Scott, 64%. These children all deserve credit and we as a group of women appreciate their 'efforts. Mrs. Lucas read an art- icle of interest to he boys and girls en- itled "A Palace of Dieams". After which all joined in singing "Saviour like a Shepherd Lead Us", end .Mrs. Field closed,with prayer. SOCIAL EVENING Harold Keil, Everett Cathers, Norman Carson. Character Costume, ladies, any age— BY ST, PAR'S CHOIR JoycchearJaacrtderince. • ostume, gents, any age— Art. Gibson. National Costume, ladies any age— Mr:s. Clyone Michel. National Costume, gents, any age— Perry Strong. Best Clown—T. J. Schaefer; Queen of Carnival—Mildred Farrish, Girls' Race, 12 and under—Shirley Newton, Margaret Oakley, Betty New- ton, Boy's Race, 12 and under—Glenn Jardine, Don Irwin, Norman Anger. Girls' Race, over 12—Jean Moffatt, Maxine Farrish; Boys' Race, ever 12— Ron McMichael, Max Hambly; Couple Race—Calvin and Jean Moffatt, Bow- er and Maxine Farrish; Obstacle Race —T. J. Schaefer. The hockey game between Wrox- eter and Fordwich girls for which Tory Gregg officiated as referee, was won by the Wroxeter team, 1-0, Lula Gib- son scoring the only counter. The Broomball game between Lions and non-Lions ended in a scoreless draw. "Cactus Mac" was the arbiter in this contest. Altogether it was a bang-up evening, and we suggest everyone turn in a special effort to make the one in Ford- with an event long to be remembered. Watch for posters, Appointed Morris Township Assessor Mr. Albert Nethery received the ap- pointment as Assessor for the Town- ship of Morris at the meeting of the council held this week. Broke Wrist Last Week On Wednesday evening of last week Mrs. Ed. Small had the misfortune to slip and fall, fracturing her wrist. Curling at London Wingham is being represented at the London Bonspiel today (Wednesday) by one rink. It is composed of R. R. Hobden, 0. Haselgrove, Dr. A. W. Ir- win and Rev. W. A. Beecdoft. What Next Will They Steal' Although Fred Porterfield has been in,business in Mitchell for 35 years, he wasn't . bothered with thieves until Monday night, when a large black gra- nite tombstone, weighing 900 pounds, was stolen from his monumental yards. The stone was valued at $150. Tracks in the snow indicated it was dragged to the side of a building to a side street and loaded onto a trunk or car. Air Letter Rates Postmaster A. M. Peebles has been notified that, effective immediately, the general rate on Canada Air Letters will be 15 cents to all countries to which the service operates, except to the United Kingdom, The same 10c rate still applies to the *United King- dom. The rate on the air letters to members of the armed forces regard- less of destination still remains at 10 cents, however. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Port Albert Airport Plowing Match Site The Ontario Plowmen's Association at their 'annual meeting in Toronto on Tuesday announced that the first post- war international plowing match will be held in Huron County this fall. The 1947 match will be in Frontenac Co, near Kingston. The last such match was in 1941. Site of the 1946 compe- tition will be Port Albert airport near Goderich, with the probable date given as the week of October 15th. Mr. W. W. Armstrong is spending a few days in Toronto. Mr, Len, Gauthier of London spent last week end with Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Armitage, Mrs. Hilton Hunter of Sorucedale, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A, Cotitts, Mrs, Robt. McGee, who has spent the past few months itjt Detroit, has re- turned to town, Miss Mary Elizabeth McKibbon, R N., of Toronto, is visiting with her mo- ther, Mrs, W. 5. McKibbon, ' Mrs. Geo, Boyle returned last week from Toronto, after visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Yake, Mr. Ilarvey,Beecroft of Toronto, vis ited last week-end with leis parents, Rev. W. A. and Mrs. Beecroft, Miss Marie Lockridge, nurse in train- ing 'at Strathroy, is visiting with her patents, Mr and Mrs. W. Lr..ekridge. Mr. Gee. Copeland of Western versity, London, spent the week-end withhis parents, Mr, and Mrs. E, 5, Copeland, New Income Tax Forms Abolish Mathematics The new simplified mcome tax forms to be used for reporting 1945 incomes now are being distributed across the country, but likely will not be avail- able in post offices until the end of this month, The Revenue Department announced last week that it bad devis- ed a new form which for "practically 99 per cent of the taxpaythg public" will dispense with subtantmily all cal- tulations of tax, _A most pleasant evening was spent last Thursday in the. Parish room of St. Paul's Anglican Church, when the members of the choir and heir famil- ies and friends met to enjoy a social evening of games, community singing and numbers • by the newly formed male quartette composed of Rev, J. H. James, James. Roberts, Herb, Fuller and Mr. Pearce. At the close of the evening refresh- ments were served by the ladies of the choir. Purchased Residence Mr. George Coulter pui chased, the residence of Duncan Kennedy corner of Patrick and Sinner Streets last week. Attended Funeral At Preston Mrs. Jas. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. ;Murray and Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Van Camp were in Preston on Thurs- day of last week attending toe funeral of a cousin, the late Duncan C. Stevens, who passed away very suddenly as the result of an accident. United. Church Y. P. U. The weekly meeting of tit.; Y. P....U. of the United Church was i•eld in the basement of the church on Sunday ev- ening, February 10th, The president, Dc Miller opened the meeting by lead- ing in several well known songs, The devotional period under the direction of Miss A. Boe was in the form of a Biblical contest. The main feature of the evening was the skit on bow to air your social problems, entitled "The Comedy of Errors", , The meeting. clos- ed with the mizpah benediction._ UNITED CHURCH W.M.S. FEBRUARY MEETING The Women's Missionary Society of Wingham held its r cgulai meeting with a good attendance. This was fee paying month and the majority of the fees for the year are paid at this meeting. Mrs. Burgman had charge of the program and Cave a very fine talk on the work of the medical missionary in Angola. Told of the hardship they had to contend with and the progress they were making. Miss Reynolds gave a reading on Witchcraft that had such a hold on the people, also Mrs, teecroft told of the superstitions of the people, Mrs. E, Lewis gave a very lovely solo, The president closed the meeting with the Lord's Prayer. After this a social half hour and cup of tea was much en- joyed, Successful In Examinations Miss Grace Louise Parker, daughter of Dr, F. A, and Mrs, ?miter, was sttc- cessful in passing her Canadian Medi- cal Technology examinations at Hamil- ton with first class' honours, head of her year, and also youngest member of her class to graduate, /Miss Parker is at present, the technician of Norfolk General Hospital at Sitncoe. ROYAL T SOLD TO HOPPER BROTHERS Will Enlarge Premises and Build Tourist Cabins -- Last week Frank and Robert Hopper purchased the Royal T Dancing Pav- ilion, just north of the town limits on Highway No. 4, from Hairy Wells. They will get possession the latter part of March. The new proprietors have also pur- chased some additional land adjoining the Pavilion, and intend building a number of tourist cabins. They also intend to make extensive alterations to the building itself and add a modern service station. Valentine Tea The Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's Ang- lican Church will hold a 25 cent Val- entine Tea in the Parish Room of the Church, on Thursday, Feb. 14th. Sarnia Church Burns Mortgage St. Paul's United Church, Sarnia, of which Rev. J. F. Anderson is the .pas- tor, held a special service recently dur- ing which the mortgage which has rest- ed on the church for the past 16 years was burned with clue ceremony. BRIDGE CLUB Eight tables took part in Vie play at the weekly meetings of the Wingliam Bridge Club on Friday evening. The result of the play was as follows: North and South--1st, Mrs, D. Na- smith, Mrs. W, H. French; 2nd Miss C. Isbister and Mrs. Art. Wilson; 3rd., Mrs. G. Godkin and Miss M MacLean; 4th,, Miss McCallum, W. I1, French, East and West-1st. Abs. C. Armitage and Jack Mason; 2nd. Mrs. H. C. Mac- Lean and D. B. Porter; 3rd , Mrs. D. P. Porter and Miss Y. McPherson; tie for 4th and 5th'., Mrs. H. Campbell and Mrs. R. Hetherington, D. French and J. A. Wilson, Lion Jack introduced Lion Fred Spry, District Deputy Governor on his official visit to the' Club. Lon Fred was received by the Lions with the Lions Roar. Lion Fred, thanked the Lions for their support. He regretted the loss to the ClUb. due to the illness of President Bill Hamilton and also Lion Al Walker. It was considered advisable at one meeting during the year, to consider the work of the Lions Clubs. One new club was being started at Owen Sound in this district. The charter night would be held in the Spring. There were now about 5000 Lions Clubs in the world with roughly 250,000 members. The primary consideration for Lions Clubs was' service. 'Good fellowship. was the second consideration, Lions Clubs Were established in several coun- tries and the work was carried on in many languages. Our International President, was a Cuban. Dealing with the evolution of service clubs, Lion Fred traced with progress from the first Club which was primarily a busi.:. ness organization. Classifications of members were limited to one. member from each line of businss. This was gradually abolishd until now in Lions Clubs many members would be found in one line of business. He felt that this Club had been a good thing for Wingham and much good work had been 'accomplished. This Club had done its best for worthy objects namely, child welfare, sight conservation and assistance to under- privileged children, During the war every good cause had been well spon- sored. Now that the war is over a glance at the press seemed to indicate trouble in all parts of the world and also at home. The Lions Club should try to do its best for all returned men. Great care should be exercised in selecting progress, They should be chosen in such a manner as to be self terminating. The should be within the power of the Club to accomplish. Our money should be spent and not, hoarded. He commended the Lions Magazine to all members and in clos- ing read the Lions Code of Ethics. A hearty vote of thanks' was tender- ed Lion Fred on motion of Lions Ron Rae and Bob Hobden, Lion Jack Mc- Kibbon conveyed the, vote of thanks to Lion Fred for his timely and inter- esting address, The meeting closed with the usual song and the Lions Roar. 'EXECUTIVE. OF RED CROSS TO MEET The ladies executive of the Wing- ham Red Cross will meet it, the coun- ' cil chambers on Thursday, Feb. 14th, at 3 p.m. All members are asked to 'be present. Conductor on C. P. R. Mr, Jack Brawley of Orangeville, is 'the new conductor on the local line of the C. P. R. Jack will be remembered -from the time 'he lived in. Teeswater ,and played baseball for Wingham. Three Rinks at Walkerton Three rinks of local curleis took in the bonspiel at Walkerton on Monday. Four had been entered, be me drop- ped out owing to the entry being too large. They all came home minus the prizes. .Are We Wrong? The London Free Press on Tuesday .carried a picture taken at a Conserva- tive meeting in that city on Monday. In listing those present they include Elmer D. Bell, M.P. for Huron. If the Free Press is right what happened 'to Elston gardiff? IVINNAM JUNIORS STAY IN RUNNING Wingham Arena Monday night was 'the setting for plenty of excitement. Wingham Juniors defeated Listowel ,6-5, in a Junior C O.H.A. fixture. Fans were treated to sixty minutes of wide open hockey. McLeod for the locals was sensational, and stopped plenty of Tubber in the final frame. Sims had the distinction of gracing the 'cooler on four occasions, receiving no sympathy front Referee Muir, whose nods we feel were not always warranted. Summary First Period: 1. Wingham, Bell (Lockridge) 2.52. :2. Listowel, Kaufman, (Opfer) 6.40. Wingham Lockridge (hell) 9.46. 4. Wingham Yeo (Templeman) 16.43 5. Wingham, Parker 19.23. Penalties, Sims, Colquliottri.` Second Period 6. Listowel, McIntyre, 4.55. 7. Listowel, Colquhoun, (McIntyre) 6.02, 8. Lisowel, Simpson (McIntyre) 17.31 Wingham, sell 18.94. , Penalties, Sims, 2; Parker, McConnell, Colquhotm. Third Period 10. Listowel, Gowan, 11.02, 11. Winghain Ternpieman (Yeo) 12,50, Penalty, Sims, Lineups, Wingham, Gdal—McLeod, defence, Lockridge, Parker; centre, Sims; wings, Bell, Tempicman; alter- nates, Yeo, Sell,Brown, McConnell. Listowel, oalk—tricker, defence, Schtrre, Colquhoun, centre, Metntyre;. wings, Simpson, Gowan; alternates, 'cowing, Parker; Itaufman, Opfer; sub-goalie, A. Colohount Referee, Muir, Seatarth, Johnson, Wingirant