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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-02-21, Page 1QUINTUPLETS OFFICIATE AT CORONATION Or WINTER FESTIVAL QUEEN The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, was held in the Sunday School Room on Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock. February 13th. The President, Mrs. W. J. Henderson, was' in the chair. The Bible reading was given by Mrs. Donald Rae, prayer given by Mrs. W. A. Russell; Missionary Study, "Think of Africa" was taken by Mrs. Alex Nimmo;, Call was answered by repeating a verse-of Scripture contain- ing the wbrd "Seek". Minutes of last meeting read by the, Secretary, Mrs. T. A. Currie; Treasur- er's report given by Mrs. Geo, Olver; Offeratory prayer given by Mrs. J. Raby. An article f rom "Christian World Facts" was read by Mrs. John Hanna. Closing 'prayer by Mrs. J. Curries. Returned Home on Lady Nelson Among the war veterans who return- ed to Canada aboard the hospital ship, Lady Nelson, and reached London on Tuesday, was Sgt. C. L. Taylor, of Wingham. His wife was the former Hazel Orvis, Valentine Mail Heavy The heaviest Valentine mail in years was handled at the local post office last week, The mail had to be cleared several times on Wednesday to make room for the cards that were contin- uously being dropped in the mailing Slot. Engagement Announced. Dr. and Mrs. Wni, M. Connell, an- nounce the engagement of their elder daughter, Margaret Somerville. to Sorg, Liettt, Thomas Graham Irwin, It C.N.V.R., son of Dr. and Mrs, O. M. Irwin, Swift Current, Sask. The wed- ding to take place early in March. UNITED W. A. HAD POT LUCK SUPPER A meeting of the Executive and group leaders of the United Church Woman's Auxiliary, was held in the form of a pot luck supper at 6 o'clock on Friday evening, 'The meeting was well attended and was held for the pur- pose of planning the year's work. Mrs. F. A. Parker and Mrs. G. W. Howson were elected vice-presidents to cont. Otte the slate of officers. -BRIDGECLUB Eight arid one-half tables took part in the play at the weekly meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club on Thurs- day evening. The result of the play was as follows: North and South-1st D. B. Porter and J. It Crawford; 2nd Mrs. Duval and Jack Mason; 3rd, Mrs, Colborne and C. B. McAvoy; 9th, Mrs, nether. ingtoit and W, W. Armstrong; 5th, Mrs, Parker and. Mrs. Kress, East and West-4.st, Mrs. C. G. Gan-image and Gao, gird, Miss M. MacLean and O. Haselgrove; 3rd, Mrs. Nasmith and Mrs. Wilson;' 4th, Mrs, Magee and W. H. Prenelt; 56, Miss MaCtillturt and Mrs, Van. stone, With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette. and Wroxeter News. ;Single Copies Five Cents Subscriptions U.00 Per Year WINCHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1946 WELCOME HOME 'DL W. A. MIIBBON TO SERVICE MEN INSTITUTE . SPEAKER ANNUAL..111E,ETINU OF .11040 MUTUAL Delivered Interesting Address On "Public Health" Company Increased Surplus During Year By $16,994,63 The Wingham Branch 'of the, Wo- men's Institute met Friday, 'Feb. 15th.; in the council chamber, After the op- ening exercises, the secretary called the roll, which was answered by each member donating something for the kitchen, Owing to so many members being absent, .a motion was made by Mrs. H. Campbell tbat the kitchen shower be continued at the next meet- ing. Through a contribetion from the Bluevale Institute a rug was purchased to brighten the rest room. Many From Wingham and District Aboard Queen Elizabeth Again it is our pleasure to welcome home many more of the returning ser- vicemen from 'Wingham and district. The troopship Queen Elizabeth is ex- pected, to dock at New York today, '(Wednesday) 'bringing back a 'my from this district. , The names of those from the Army who will arrive are Sgt. K. F. Johnson, • Wingham; Gnr. F. E. Barnes, Wing- ham, P.te. R. H. 114ontgomery, Wing- ham; Lieut, John Allison Neilson, Gor- Tie; Pte. R. S. Long, Clifford; Cfn. G,' A. Wilkinson, Teeswater; Pte. L. G: Walker, Brussels. The district airmen aboard will go to the R.C.A.F. repatriation depot at La- chine, Quebec., before leaving for their homes: They are LAC. R, A. Hickey, `Wingham; LAC. F. V, Russell, Wing- ham; Cpl. 5. S. Cronin, •Teeswatei; 'Cpl. G. Holnstein, Clifford; LAC. A. F. McOuillin, R. R. No. 1, kucknow.- The following are the names of those 'from this district included in the- late list of those aboard the Queen Eliza- beth: Tpr. H. S. Gardner, Wingham; Cpl. '5: Lee, Wingham; Cpl., W. H. Bell, Brussels; Pte. W. G. Fewster, Brussels; Cpl. C. Ws Dunford, R. R. No. 3, Lucknow. The 73rd. Annual Meeting of the Howick Farmers' Mutual Fire Ins. Co., was held in the 'Township Hall, Gorrie, on Tuesday, Feb, 12th., 1945, The President, Wm. L. Spier, took the chair, and briefly outlined the business for the year 1945. He then vacated the chair, and requested the meeting to ppoint a chairman, Mr, R. J, Bowman of Brussls was appointed chairman. ' Mr. Bowman complimented the Board on 'their successful year, and after a few remarks requested nominations for Directors, the retiring Directors being Messrs. Wm. L. Speir and J, T. Wylie. There being no further nominations these two gentlemen were appointed for another three year term. Messrs. ... Ewart Whitfield and G, A. Gibson were appointed Auditors for the ensu- ing year, The Company during 1945, enjoyed a very prosperous year, having increas- I ' ed the surplus during the year by $16,904,63, the surplus as at Dec. 31st, 1945 being $182.466.16. The net insur- l ance in force shows an increase of ' $666,000.00, and one hundred and one policies over and above 1944, The net ' loss shows a decrease over 1944 of $4800.00. After the annual meeting the Board met to organize, Mr. Ewart McKee- cher being appointed President, and Norman D. Harding, Vice:President. FIREMEN CALLED TO CHIMNEY FIRES The firemen had two calls at the week-end for chimney fires. The first one was about 9.30 Sunday evening for the chimney of the Dent Studios on Josephine St., and which ran through -the apartment of Henry Ross; who lives above. The second was at noon on Monday when they were called to the residence ,,sof Rev. J. N. H. Norton on-Centre St. s Fortunately neither fire was of a ser- ious nature. The famous Dionne quintuplets are shown as they officiated at the corom ation of the "Queen of the North" at Mrs, Hiseler entertained with a plea- sing solo, "The Home Conntry" and Mary Buslifielcl gave a well memorized article on "The Life of Longfellow." The special speaker, Dr. W. A. Mc-- Kibbon, spoke on "Public Health", a subject deSigned to bring to the mind of the Public the benefits derived from Good Health, A number of prevent- able diseases were covered among which were tuberculosis, colds, influ- enza, rheumatic fever, etc. The prevailing thought that tuber: eulosis is on the way out is a handicap in its prevention. Any disease which is 'the first cause of death between the ages of 5 to 30 years and which kills one out of every four in the age group 16 to 39 years in Canada is not under control. From Sept. 1939 to June1944, tuberculosis killed more than did the enemies in all the theatres of war. Six- teen people . die every day from T.B. in Canada. Five chief factors can be liited iti'the prevention of this disease, namely (1), Early diagnosis of the dis- ease. (2), Prompt Sanatorium treat- ment; (3), Adequate Post Sanatorium care; (4), Social Service -and (5), Re- habilitation. It has been 'estimated that for every $7 spent in treatment, only $1 was spent in prevention. When a male wage earner is incapacitated, the average. cost no matter 'by whom paid is estimated at $5,400. Adequate facilities should include an Xray of the lungs for every citizen at least every five years. A` higher 'standard of liv- ing should be made possible. Neglected cold's and influenza while not listed on the serious side often pave the way for more dangerous ailmentsy The su)plia drug has no effect on colds. Rheumatic Fever was, another pre- ventable. Children suffer pains, light- ly regarded as growing pains, 'when the age of 50 was reached, swelling feet testified to the damage done .to the heart by leaking valves. Dr. McKibbon anticipated opening a Baby Clinic in the near future and suggested the Institute adopt children and proyide them with fruits or essen- ials vvhereversthere were, deficiencies. Mrs. Peter King as Convener, spoke on the subject, "Home Economics", us- ing the motto "Take Care of the Home and the Country will take care of its- self. It is a challenge to every woman to be a good homemaker since she spends 80% of the income. The meeting closed' by singing, "the more we get' together". North Bay's winter festival. Above is!crown on the head of her majesty. The queen is Frances Frair, and at the the high spot of the ceremony as one Left to right: Emilie, Yvonne, Cecile, lower right is Barbara White, one of of the famous children placed the placing the crown, Annette and Marie.ithe contestants for the royal title. HOWICK. LIONS CLUB , ST. ANDREW'S HEARS FINE ADDRESS W. M. S. MEETING MOTHERS JOIN WITH DAUGHTERS Inspector J. M. Game Explains High • School Districts ' Horne From. Hospital Miss Joan Armitage • has returned 'home from the Wingliam,General Hos- pital where she was operated on for appendicitis. Bingo Ads Are Out The Advance-Times announces that 'following checking of recent regula- lions in regard to 'banning of lotteries and bingos, it will be unable in the -future to accept advertisements for en- tertainments and raffles coming under' 'this heading. A check-up with the At- torney-General, of Ontario reveals that -permission to hold a lottery or bingo granted by local authorities does not include permission to advertise it. Ad- vertishig of a bingo or lottery is a dir- ect contravention of the Criminal Code and any newspaper running such an advertisement is liable to prosecution. HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY SOCIETY The High 'School Literary Society met on. Friday. Feb. 15th,, with Ross Procter in the chair. The meeting opened with "0 Canada" after which the minutes were read by Dorothy Hamilton, Irene Curie gave a short talk on Drummond and recited one of his poems, "Le Vieux Temps". A skit "Lockinvar" read by Mary Ross and .accompanied at the piano by Edith Cook was played by "Lockinvar"— Tom Lockridge; "Bride"-•41ilda Plet- ch; "Suitor"—Geo. Underwood; Moth- er"—Madeline Deyell, "Father" Allan Mackay; "Bridesmaids" Gloria Swan- san and Barbara Foxton; "Horse"— Geo. Gammage and Jack Currie. Duet Lullaby Time, Misses Marjorie Cope- lapd and Joan Hiseler; Reading, How' to live to be 200, John Armitage; Journal, Don Lloyd; Critic's remarks, Mr, Madill. Committee for programme Margaret Nimino, Mary Ross and Hilda Pletch, 111511 SCHOOL GIRLS ASSIST HOSPITA Eastern Star Euchre Huron Chapter No. 89, O.E.S., will hold a Euchre party in the Oddfellow's Hall, on Monday, Feb. 25th., at 8 by the o'clock. Admission 25 cents. Every- Members Of the C.G.I.T. Entertained Mothers onrMonday Evening Monday evening in the Sunday School room of the United Church, the Wingham C.G.I.T. culminated their special week by entertaining their' mothers. Miss Twamley conducted, several games of timely interest. Piano selec- tions by Joan Hiseler were appreciated as was God Who Toucheth Earth with Beauty' sungi by a chorus of the young- er girls. Several singing games prov- ed that none could sing "An Irish Lul- laby" as well as Judy Deyell. An In- termediate group of girls under Miss Heard's direction presented a farce en- titled "The Fatal Quest" which caus- ed much laughter. Grace Campbell played while the sjingle Boxes and don- ations were being gathered. Miss Boe, with 'Edith Cook at the, piano, led a sing song and devotional period during which Marjorie Copeland read an ex- planation of the purpose. A lunch, featuring toasted "Tasties" and talk) served by the girls was a wel: come treat for.the mothers and friends. The attendance of the latter, their in- terest and help; is appreciated leaders. The Howick Lions Club met inethe Sunday School room in the . Gorrie United Church for their regular mon- thly Supper Meeting on Thursday, evening, February 14th. The splendid supper provided by 'the Gorrie . ladies was heartily enjoyed by the Lions and their guests. Duiing- this period of the meeting the Club Tailtwister was everywhere in evidence engaged in his manifold activities. The Lions Deputy District Governor Fred Spry' as. pres- ent but deferred his official duties to a later meeting due to the lateness of the hour. Because the formation of high school districts is a live topic at the present time. Mr. J. M. Game, local public School Inspector, had been ask- ed to come and explains to the Lions the details of this Matter. The Town- ship Council and the Boards of• both the East and West Howick Township School Areas were also guests of the Club for this meeting. It was tenta- tively arranged to have further inform- ation and discussion at a meeting to be arranged later. Mr. Game's discussion was very interesting and informative and all those present were 'satisfied that a worthwhile evening had been Spent. A highlight of the evening was the introduction of a new member into the Club. After explanation of the respon- sibilities and privileges of Lionism,,the identification pin and Lions Roar was accorded the newest member, Lion Stanley Bride, To Attend Overseas Conference R. J. Scott, Belgrave, the director of Canadian Federation of Agrieulture, will be a member of a delegation from the Federation which will participate in the forthcoming international con- ference of farm organizations, now schs eduled for London, England, for ten days commencing May 21st. next, Returning From Far East Dance at Blyth on Wednesday A dance will be held in Blyth Mem- orial Hall on Wednesday, February 27th., sponsored by the Blyth Junior Farmers and Junior Institute. Ken Wilbet'a Orchestra. Admission 50 cents, Free lundh. !body welcome, Stteceadtil Euchre By Institute The Wingham Women's Institute held a successful Euchre in the Coun- cil ,Chamber last week, when twenty- nine 'tables were in play. The winners were: 1st., Mrs. Vera Casemore; Mrs. Hector McLean, Mystery,, Miss Agnes Williamson; gentlemen, 1St., Mr. Dave Murray; 2nd., Mr. Matheson, Mystery, Wm. Kennedy. . LOCAL AND PERSONAL Rev. Lucas of Toronto, is visiting at his 'home here. Mrs, A. Nye of Port Stanley, is vis- iting with her sister, Mrs. R. E. Armi- tage. # Mr. W. J`. Pym of Kirkton, is spend- ing the winter with his son, Harold and Mrs, Fyne Cpl. George Curry of Ancaster spent the week-end With his family in East Wawanosh. Scott Reid of town spent the week- end in Toronto; with his sister, Miss Louise Reid, and his brother-itt-law and sister, Mr. and M. J. Mrs. Edwin Chandler of Elora and her cousin, Miss Lila Murdock of Pal- merston spent a few clays last week with Mrs, Irima Jenkins. Emerson, we believe, is the only mein- Mrs. L. A. 111aeDougal, Lowell and .ber of the armed forces from Wingham `Gary of Tweed have taken up sasi- /who has been serving in the Far East, deuce in town with Mr, MaeDougal, Her sister, Mts. V, E, Mayers, of Sttls phide Is spending a couple of weeks with them. Mr. and Mrs, Sol. Cloakcy of Mate- nod, Sask., who have been visiting with friends and relatives here left for,their hole last Thursday. Mr .and Mrs. Odd, W, Taylor, Mr, and Mrs, twart Taylor and Mrs. Cam. troll Taylor are guests of Mr, and Mrs. Geo, 'Orvis. Sgmn, C, E. (Emerson) Slim, a member of No. 1 Special Wireless Group, R. C. Siga., is aboard the Soco- tro, which is expected to arrive at Vancouver approximately March 1st, Owing to continued shortage of ma-- -terial and labour, the Wingham Hospit- al, still finds itself without .the service of the elevator, whictsnecessitates that all-patients and supplies be carried up .the long flights of stairs. This, to- gether with the ever increasing number of patients in an incompleted btiilding, has 'caused much extra wotk Mid many 'extra steps for the nursing staff. It was suggested that the High School girls be asked to help alleviate these ,coticlitions for a few hours each day. Through the co-operation of Mr. W. S. Hall, Principal of the High Scheol, over 40 girls quickly volunteered their services and were formed into groups .of three. Each day, after school, three girls go to the hospital. They sort and -classify the clean linen and store it in he linen cupboards. They then carry ;the supper trays to the patients, asSists ing any patient if required. After hay- ing their own aupper, they gather the -trays. take them to We kitchen and help "tin washing the dishes, They then dol• - led the settled linen and take it to the laundry. The girls have been carrying on this service for more than two -weeks and the Superintendent of the tospital is high M her praise of the courteous and efficient manner in Which they are doing the wolle, The also are enjoying the experience which may prove very useful pattioul. any to those who are planning at some future date, to enter a hospital, as Mir- Beg in training, Dislocated ter Shoulder Mrs, Alex J. Dark of London, and formerly of town had the misfortune to slip and fall in front of her home in London last week, dislocating her right shoulder, She was taken to Victoria Hospital for treatment. ii NATIONAL FILM BOARD .PICTURES The February shoWing of the Nat. Iona) Film Board will be held at the Beigrave School in the afternoon, and at S. S. No. 8, East Wawanosh in the evening, on Thursday. riebruary 21st, 'This showing will contain a filth on the Warble Ply as well as the tegitiar films scheduled to be shown on this date', BOWLERS . FEBRUARY BRIDGE The ladies of the Wingham Bowling Club met at the home of Mrs. Donald Rae on Monday evening for their Feb- ruary bridge game. There were five tables piesent and the prizes were won by: First, Mrs. 'H. C. MacLean, and second, Mrs. A. Wilson. Hostesses for the evening were; Mrs. Rae, Mrs. Ed. Harrison, Miss Y. McPherson, Mrs.. Williams. Mrs. Richey. Home From Overseas Sgt. Melvin Hackett, of the Pay Corp, who has recently returned home from overseas, has been visiting for the past week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hackett of town. His wife, who resides in Woodstock. accompan- ied him, Attending Toronto Bonspiel ' A rink of local Curlers, W. W, Gur- ney, C. H. McAvoy, Jas. Murray and Donald Rae, are taking in the 19th an- nual Ontario Bonspiel at Toronto this week. On the first day of the play they won their first game from Midland, 10-8 and lost their second to Schenect-. ady, N. Y., 14-9. AUCTION SALES UNDER CEILING If any article is under price ceiling' regulations it still remains under re- striction when sold by auction, accord- ing to a statement issued,by W. Harold McPhillips, 'prices and supply repre- sentative for Western Ontario. "It has come to my attention that there is some misunderstanding regard- ing goods sold at auction", Mr. Mc- Phillips states. "If any allies is tinder a price ceiling its sale by auction does not remove it from Board regulations. It may not be sold legally at a price higher than the ceiling. The regula- tions also provide that whenever any specific named used goods :or which there is a maximum price is fixed are sold by auction, they-must be sold sep- arately," While some used gocds are exempt front price regulations many ethers are. included. Among these are used cars and trucks, bieycies, sewing machines, other than industrial, electric washing machines, stoves, ranges and other cooking or heating applianc.es, house. hold furniture, radios, musical instru- ments. Ceiling prices on live poultry must also be maintained at aticren sales and ration regulationt must be follow ed in selling rationed foods. In making the announcement regard. Ng auction salts Mr. lfcPuillips said that any TIoard office wottld vive com- plete Information regarding price regu4 lations of goods, new or used, offered at auction sales, Cadet Dante Well Attended A large crowd was present at the Wingharn High School Cadet Dance held in the Armouries on Friday even. ing. The decorations were 'of Weil. tifiet and the MUSie was supplied by Carruther's Orchestra,