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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-04-04, Page 1LEGION AUXILIARY SHOWER WAR BRIDE Plans Made For Another Shower Next Meeting ,„ The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Can- adian Legion held the regular meeting in the Armouries, at which a British war bride, Mrs. Edward Finley, was 'honoured with a shower, Plans were made to have a shower at the next meeting for another war bride. At the conclusion of the busi- ness refreshments were served. RUMMAGE SALE SATURDAY, MAY 4th When doing the spring houseclean- ing, remember the Hospiteal Rum- triage Sale which will be on SaFurcian May 4th. Donations of everything are welcome—clothing, furniture, dish- es,, bats, shoes, etc. Anything you can't use, we can sell, so keep the date in mind. Oddrellows Visit Owen Sound A busload of Qddfellows of Mait- land Lodge visited the Owen Sound lodge on Tuesday evening, where they conferred the third _degree. ONTARIO LIQUOR BILL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights of Ontario's new liquor licensing bill, given first reading on Thursday in the Ontario Legislature: Provision for sale of liquor by the glass in hotels and taverns in cities of 50,000 population or more and in clubs, military messes, steamships and railway dining cars. * * * Provision for liquor sale privileges in centres under 50,000 population through a three-fifths local option vote. * * Exemption from the bill of centres under the, Canada Temperance Act and local option areas—although the latter may take votes to come under its provisions. * * * Provision• for local option votes on women's beverage rooms. Complete reclassification of present establishments as hotels, taverns, res- taurants and public houses. * * * Provision for restaurant licenses for sale of beer and wine with meals. * * Establishment of a liquor license Board of Ontario to administer the act, issue and cancel regulations and make regulations. * oft Provision for licensing of employees of licensed premises * * * Penalties for parents or guardaians win; visit licensed premises leaving at home children under.eight years of age without competent supervision, * * * Announcement that the Government plans to take over brewers retail dut- lets to bring sale of packaged beer dir- ectly under Government control, * * * Provision of a civil liability for knowingly causing drunkenness which leads to the death or injury of the in- toxicated person or a, third party. * A COUNCIL PETITIONS 1E1 SCHOOL AREA Daylight Saving Petition Left Over For One Month Legion Granted $2,000 In 1946 and $2,000 in 1947, To Assist in Fixing Their Building The town council met in lengthy session on Monday evening with Mayor Davidson in the chair. All memberssemerai present. communications were re- ceived announcing various conventions of interest to the town. One from the War Assets Corporation advising that the buildings at Port Albert which the town were interested in, have not yet been declared surplus. The council added their support to a letter received from the Mayor of Goderich asking the Government for several improvements to the Goderich harbour. Regarding the establishment of a new High School Area. The council decided that immediate steps be taken to have Wingham and surrounding muicipialities declared a High School district, and petitioned the County Council re same. Mr. F, R. Howson was present and requested that the road approaching their mill be lowered, as it is difficult especially in winter for cars getting out. Another matter he brought up was that owing to the necessity of building an addition to the mill it would be necessary to go on the street about 4 feet. He asked permission to eitheepurchase or rent that portion. Tile council decided that a lease on the land be drawn up by the town sol- icitor and that the County Engineer prepare blue prints of the area. A petition containing 289 signatures was read requesting the council to put Daylight Saving into effect from May 4th to Sept. 29th. Each member of the council was asked to express his op- inion and after considerable discus- sion it was ordered filed for one month. The council were in a favour of a pro- vincial measure regarding daylight say r Davidson brought up the' minagy. 0 ' matter of a suitable memorial, he felt that the matter should be finally sett- led. The. council unanimously agreed to make a grant to the Legion of $20 in 1946 to assist them in putting their building in shape. When completed, it will .be open at all times for the use of the ex-servicemen. It was also de- cided that the mines of those who lost their lives l'n the war be engraved on the monument and that a plaque con- taining the names of all those who (Continued" on page four) Adams Hairdressing Parlour Re-opening The Adams Hairdressing Parlour which has been closed owing to the. Hairdressing Convention will be re- opened on Friday, April 5th. Will Move To Lucknow Mr. Robert Rae recently discharged from the Army has accepted a position in Lucknow with Rae & Porteous Hardware Merchants. Mrs. Rae will move to Lucknow as soon as living quarters are available. • / Attended Graduation At Toronto ,Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McMurray and Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Bowie, were in Toronto on Tuesday attending the graduation of their brother-in-law, Mr. Norval Robertson, as a minister of the Presbyterian 'church in Canada, Trout Season To Open April 19th Due to exceptional spring weather, the season for the taking of speckled brown and rainbow trout this year will be advanced and will open Friday, Ap- ril 19th. The season for walleyes or pickerel or pike will open on the usual date, May 15th, the Game and Fisher- ies Department announced. 1.0.0.F. Candidates Receive Degree A class of twenty-two candidates re- ceived their third degree in Odd Fel- lowship on Thursday evening of last week when the third degree team of Maitland Lodge No. 119 conferred the work. In addition to the candidates from Winghtim a number from Glamis, Wroxeter, Blyth and Kincardine lod- ges received the degree, Visitors were also present froth Listowel and Tweed Lodges, The local lodge has, shift October, initiated fifty-three candidates into the mysteries -of the Order. Re freshments were served by the hosts after the work had been completed. Half a century of happy married life was recalled last week, when 'Mr. and Mrs. George Allan, of Wroxeter, Ont- ario, observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Allan, the former Margaret Jane Ewing, a member .of well-known Teeswater family, were married. at Teeswater, on March 25th., 1896, by the late Rev. A, K, Birks. With the exception of three years, they have spent their entire, wedded life in Wroxeter, Mr. Allan's birth- place,.wheref both have taken an active part in church and community life. Members of the Presbyterian, now United' Church, Mr. Allan has served as elder for more than thirty years, and acted as Clerk of Session during most of that time. He also served as Superintendent of the Sunday School, and Mrs. Allan was leader of the church choir for a number of years, and has given freely of her outstanding musical talent to every,worthy cause. She is a Life Member of the Woman's Missionary. Society, and both she and Mr. Allan are staunch supporters of the Missionary and Maintenance Fund of the Church. Mr. Allan has been a member of the local Masonic Lodge for more than fifty years, and two years ago was presented with a gold medal for long service in the Order. Their family consists of one daugh- ter, Janet, (Mrs. M. T. Macfarland), Frank, of the Lahey Clinic Staff, Boston, Mass., Malcolm, (Mac), Man- ager of the Leaside Branch, Bank of Montreal, and three grandchildren, Frances Murray Macfarland, Margaret Christie Allan,' and George Bernard Allan. - The anniversary was observed in Toronto, where Mr. and Mrs. Allan lye ;been ,eDendleg.,,the., winter. Fam- ily parties were held at the homes of Dr. and Mrs. M. T. Macfarland, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Allan and the Royal York Hotel. All members of the fam- ily were Present, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Allan, and . daughter, Margaret Chris- tie, halving come. from Boston for the occasion, Gifts, cards, floral tributes, telegrams, letters and telephone mes- sages were received from a wide circle of relatives' and friends, making it a day long to be remembered by the participants. For their second honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Allan accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allan to Boston, where they will spend a few weeks before re- turning to their home in Worxeter, in which they have resided since Mr. Al- lan's retirement from the C,P.R., which he had served faithfully and well for more than forty years. The congratulations and best wishes of the whole community are extended to this highly-esteemed couple for. Many Happy Returns of the Day. Returning From West Indies Sgt. Harry Newell-of the Brockville Rifles, (A.F.), is expected to arrive at Halifax the 'early part of April. Harry has been in the British West Indies for the past 22 months. Engagement 'Announced The engagement is announced of Mary Eletta, daughter of Mrs. Nickel and, the late Adam Nickel of Mildmay, to Mr. Stewart Chandler Aitken, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Aitken, Kin- cardine. The marriage to take place in April. Presented With Gifts ar Mrs. L, Kress, Mrs, R. S. Hether- ington and Mrs. A. W. Irwin enter_ tained last Wednesday evening at the latter's home in honour of Mrs, Elmer Bell, who leaves for her new home in Exeter this week. Following lunch Mrs. sell was presented with a hand_ painted tray and six crystal goblets,. April. 10 Deadline For License Plates Ontario motorists Must purchase their 1946 license plates by April 10, Highways Minister George 'Doticett announced, which 'should give every Otte ample time to Secure new plates and drivers' licenses to prevent last- minute crowds." At the sante time, the Minister said that leis original hope that two plates would be issued hi 1041 has -been dashed by-tii order of the Federal Steel Controller which it-. stricted Use of steel for more vital put- pse& Degree Team Of Roosevelt Branch Of London, Had Charge of the Initiation Comrade Howard Lansing, Provincial 3rd. Vice-Pres., Guest Speaker The regular meeting of the Wing- ham Branch No. 180, Canadian Leg- ion, B,E.S,L., held last week was one of the most outstanding evenis in con- connection with local legion affairs. Forty members were initiated by the degree team from the Roosevelt Branch of London and they also ex- ernplifieci the opening and closing ex- ercises. This work was exceeding well executed vender the direction of the President and Secretary of the London Legion, Comrades Archie Stewart and Jack Day. A vote of appreciation to the team from London was made by Comrade A. W. Irwin and Comrade George Ross and replies were given by Com- rades Stewart and Day. Another featuro of the evening was the presence of CUmrade Howard Lan- sing, Provincial 3rd, Vice-President, who as .guest speaker told of the need of expanding 'the Service Bureau work . 'of the Legion. Offices will be opened at North Bay, Hamilton and King_ ston and a new system of financing will be necessary to carry on this splendid work of the Legion.. Comrade Scotty Forbes, a former Winghamite and former secretary of the Wingham. Branch and who is now adjustment officer- for Western Ont- ario with offices in London also spoke briefly. He will attend the Zone rally which will be held here on the 17th of April and will be the special speak- er at this meeting. A social time was held following the close of the meeting, the social com- mittee serving a buffett luncheon. - NOTICE All licenses ,for the town of Wing- ham are now due. Dog tags are avail- able.. T. W. Platt, • Chief of Police. No Extension Of Date For Paying Indome Tax Balances on 1945. income tax will fall due April 30th., and there will be no extension of time, it was learned Monday. Last year-the time limit for payment was extended until August, because of a Victory Loan campaign, but officials said there would be no such - extension this year. J. McMichael Wins Silver Trophy For Second Time Assistant Superintendent, J. Mc- Michael attended the meeting of the district agents of the Prudential Life Insurance Co., in Stratford on Friday night. He was presented with the silver trophy awarded to the company's rep- resentative who sold the largest am- ount of insurance during 1945. Mr. McMichael also won the trophy in 1940,—Listowel Banner, NOTICE to Citizens of Wingham and Vicinity On the sounding of the fire alarm, on many recent occasions, it has been noted that many children run across the street in front of vehicles, congre- gate at the entrance to the Bo hall and generally hinder the members of the fire brigade in the performance of their duty, Several children on bi- cycles have the habit of following the fire truck to the scene of a fire, motor- ists also persist in following the fire truck too closely. It is the duty of all parents to warn their children that they must stay on the sidewalk, and must not cross the streets until all danger froth the fire engine or other vehicleS has passed, All motorists, except firemen report- ing to the fire hall, must immediately drive as close as possible to the curb and stop, All children on bicycles must imme- diately stop as close as possible to the curb. The co-operation of parents and tea- chers in warning the children of this danger, may save a child from serious injury or death. -Motorists who persist in violation of this section of the Highway Traffic Act will be summoned to Police Court. T. W. Platt Jas, A. Carr, Chief of Police Fire Chief LIQUOR BILL NOT APPLICABLE HERE Huron, and Perth Are Not Affected By Changes In Ontario Liquor Act The Western Ontario counties, Flur, on and Perth, are not affected by the proposed changes in Ontario's Liquor. Act, These two areas along with Peel and Manitoulin, Island come under the jurisdiction of the Canada Temperance Act which was recently ruled valid by' the Privy Council. In order to come under the provin- ce's revamped Liquor Act, these areas would first have to obtain permission from the Federal Government for per- mission to hold `a vote to decide whether they wanted a change of law. If the result of the vote was for re- peal of the Canada Temperance Act, they then could ask for vote on wheth- er to stay "dry" or allow' the sale of liquor and beer as defined in the Ont- ario Act, renewed, Island Hotels in Huron, Perth, Peel and th lad are not having their licenses FIREMEN WILL SPONSOR PLAY The Wingham Firemen,will sponsor a Play "Beacon Hillbillies" in the. Town Hall on Monday, April 15th. The Play is presented by the Tees- . water Dramatic CHM. Proceeds will be used to furnish a room in the hos- pital, Admission 40 cents and 30 cents. STORES MAY STAY OPEN UNTIL 11 P.M. The By-Law governing the hours of stores in Wingham allows for their staying open Saturday nights until 11 o'clock during the months of, April, May, June, July, August and Seotern- berl So, commencing this Saturday evening, many stores in town will be open one hour later. With Ilprth End Grocery Mr. George Hotchkiss, recently with Dominion Stores, is now employed with Carmichael's North End Grocery. Will Appoint Hog Committee The Federation of Agriculture pic- ture will be shown at Lane's School, on Monday evening, next, April 8th. All directors are requested to be pres- ent as it is hoped that at this meeting a hog committee for the township will be appointed. United Y.P.U. The Young People of Wingham: United Church met on Sunday night at eight fifteen for their weekly meet- ing. After the EiPeihitg hyirlii, the pre- sident, De Miller introduced the guest speaker of the evening, Mr. E. L. Stuckey, Mr. Stuckey gave us a very interesting talk on Hubbies, during which he showed us the different steps in painting an oil picture. The meet- ing closed with the Mizpah Benedic- tion. UNITED CHURCH EVENING AUXILIARY Mrs. James Walpole, Speaker The regular meeting of the Evening Auxiliary of the Wingham United Church was held at the home of Mrs. W. S, Hall with an excellent attend- ance. Mrs, R. Hobden conducted the wor- ship service, which was based on the theme Education for Living. Mrs. N, Reating led the group in the responsive reading of a psalm and offered prayet. A solo was contributed by Mrs. L. Hiseler, entitled Pass on the Torch. A chapter front the African Study book, telling of the schools of Angola, was very ably given by Mrs. James Walpole. The President, Mrs. A. W. Irwin took charge of the business. Plans were made for the Raster Thank- offering meeting. 'The Huron Presby- terial which is to be held in Wingham, on April. 28rd., and other activities. A work meeting was held during the month at the hottie of Mrs. Fred Howson, when sewing and knitting was done far the June bale. 'The meeting closed with a ItyMn and prayer hy Mrs. HOMen, after which refreshments were served by the hostess anti committee. WILL SPEAK AT - • UNITED CHURCH Mr. Parker, Managing Director of the Imperial Life Assurance Company, will speak over CKNX, in Wingham United Church, on Sunday, April 7th., .at 11,a.m. Mr. Parker will ' explain some of the plans of the United' Church of Canada for the Pension Fund Capital Campaign Canvass, to raise 3,500,000 to make the Pension Fund sound. Huron Presbytery has arranged for a "hook-up" at that hour; so that all the United Church congre- gations, in Huron, may take part in -the worship service broadcast from Wingham. • •CKNX AMBASSADORS AT ROYAL T, APRIL 3rd Dance at the Royal T on Wednes- day, April 3rd, to Bert Worth and his CKNX Ambassadors. Dancing 9.30 to, 1. Admission 75c and' 50c. - -Grass Fire Tuesday The firemen were called to another grass fire on Tuesday afternoon, when -it threatened a picket fence at the rear of the Rush Ready-to Wear. Modern Pied Piper Mr. Percy Willie in Pleasant Valley, :might well be called the Pied Piper of Wingham, Recently he has been 13ith- ered with rats and after several un- successful attempts to catch them, at- tached a good size piece of pork rind to a trap. On Sunday he was amply repaid for his efforts when he found -four small rats caught in the one trap. MINISTERIAL ASSOC. PETITIONS GOVT. WE'RE NOT DRUNK HOW ABOUT ,STAR? Toronto Star All Wet, *But It Was April Fool's Day In the Monday, edition of the ,Tor onto Star appeared an article headed "Crepe Hangs on Pub. as Huron Goes Dry", and in it they tell of the clos- ing of the beverage rooms in Wing- ham. They must have been playing the part of the April Fool as Wing- ham has been dry, or supposed to be for over thirty years. The following is the article reprinted: "Wingham said farewell soberly to the beverage rooms, said Rev, R. V. Workman, United Church minister. It seemed like any other clay in the town, There was no revelry, so far as I could see, The closing Of the beverage rooms, of which there were three here, is bound to have a good effect on the life of .the community. Conditions were not good in the beverage rooms, ,Wo- =ten .have been carried out of them drunk in this town, he said. Mr. Workman admitted the closing of the beverage rooms did not con- stitute an isolated oasis in Wingham, because 'anyone who wanted a drink had to drive only 23 miles to Strat- ford." 'Pass Resolution Opposing Increased Outlets For Liquor Sale • The Wingham and District Minis- terial met in Wingham United Church Parsonage, on Monday, April 1st, Rev, J. H. Norton presided, there were pre- 'sent Revs, Norton, Woolley, Beecroft, James, Nimmo, Hewitt, Cram, Tracey, Hopper,' Dunlop, Wilson, Milne, Fos ter, Stewart, Brenton, MacDonald, Mc- Connell, Capt. Touzeau, also Mr.' .00per of Clinton, The meeting was addressed by 'Mr. Cooper re the Can- ada Temperance Act and intimated that Mr, L. Blackwell gave assurance that the C.T.A. could be enforced, The following resolution was un- animously agreed to and copies for- warded to Premier George Drew, the Hon, Leslie Blackwell and Mr. John. Hamm, M.P.P. The Wingham and District Minis- terial now in session• respectfnlly pleads that legislation'to increase out- lets for alcoholic beverages be laid on the table, While Europe facei famine and England goes on reduced rations and our returned men try to get back to normal life, we beg you not to extend to the people of Ontario " enlarged opportunities for indulgence." Re,elts Fatey gave a fine and praetical address on "Christian Educa- tion" a good general discussion fol- lowed, With Which Is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, 'THURSDAY, APRIL 4th, 1946 Subscriptions $2•00 per Year Single. Copies Five Cents 'FORTY MEMBERS JOIN LOCAL LEGION IMPROVED TRAIN SERVICE ASKED Speedier And Air-Conditioned Train Sought On C.N.R. An effort is being made in this area to have the C,N,R. improve its train service by the elimination of the mix- ed train service in the afternoon train and the placing of air-conditioned coaches on the line. Kincardine, is asking that the morn- ing train leave there at 7 o'clock in- stead of 5.25, and arriving at Toronto at noon, also that a week-end ser- vice in the summer months be inaug- urated leaving Toronto at 2 p.m, Sat- urday and returning to Toronto Sun- day evening. If such a change is made it will prove popular and increased patronage of the train should result. J. W. Hanna, M.P.P,, has given his support to these requests as have the other members of both Parliaments from this district. GOLDEN WEDDING C.N.11, BRAKEMAN ANNIVERSARY HELD INJURED IN FALL and Broken. Mr. and Mrs, George Allan Of wsoss. Receives Head Injuries •eter, Observed .50th Wedding • Wrists AnniverSafy At TorOnto While braking a freight car at the. C,N,R. station on Thursday afternoon about one o'clock, Daniel McKenzie, brakeman, narrowly escaped serious' injury when he was thrown from the top of a freight car. The car with a couple of others was being side tracked by the mixed train; to be picked up by the regular freight train, It is thought that in applying, the brakes they slipped reversing: the wheel that he was holding, throwing Iiiin off balance. Dr°, W. A. Crawford was called and had him taken by ambulance to the Wingham Hospital and while his con- dition is not considered serious, he got a severe shaking up, a cut on the head and face, and both wrists broken. • B.Y.P.U. 1EETINf HELD MONDAY Monday night was "Clipping Night" following the Devotional Exercises, and the business period conducted by the President, Miss Vivian MacLean, the following articles and poems were presented. • "The answer to Youth's Problems" read by Frank Collar; The Goal of the Kingdom, by Rev. J. N, H. Norton; "He will hold you fast", by Mrs. Bruce MacLean; 'Two Youths' by Mrs. F. Collar; "Trust in God", by Miss Mildred Jones; "Faith and Un- belief" by Wilmer Harcourt"; and "How 'to Get Rich Quick", by Miss V: MacLean. Poems interspersing the Prose, were read as follows: "Christian Prayer" by Bruce MacLean; "Overheard in An Orchard" by Mrs. F. Collar; -"Hew Old Ought I To Be", by Miss Jessie Scott; "Take up Thy Cross", by Miss Eleanor Sundercock; "Who Loves Me Best", by Miss Ruth Brooks and "Overcomers" by Reg Collar. Miss Sundercock presided at the piano. INSTITUTE TO HOLD BRIDGE AND EUCHRE The Women's Institute will hold their annual Spring Bridge and Euchre on Wednesday, April 10th,, at 3 p.m., in the Council Chamber. Each mem- ber is requested to be responsible for, a table. Everyone is welcome. to 9 RED CROSS WILL HAVE PEACETIME PROJECT Squadron Leader Harstone Speaker On Thursday, March 28th., the Wingham Branch of the Canadian Red Cross held its final meeting as a wartime organization. A splendid gathering of men and women from the town and surround- ing district were present to hear the speaker, Squadron Leader Harstone, who is one of the field secretaries for the Ontarion Division of the Red Cross,- His talk was most interesting and forceful. He told of his 1'75,000 miles of travel in world war 2, using every means of 'conveyance from sub- marine to plane and of following Gen- eral Montgomery across Africa, He found that whether in the brief- ing room, on ship, on land or in the air the wonderful gifts froth the Canadian Red Cross were there to help the boys. As the outcome of his visit the fol- lowing action was taken, That the workroom he closed when quotas of work on hand are completed, but that we retain our entity as a Red Cross Branch, our charter and otir money. As a peacetime project it WAS decid.. ed to undertake work which will great- ly benefit the Wingham General Hos- pital. No friernherSbil) drive had been held here during March so the ways and Means emninittee decided to prOceed with this at once, A Loan cupboard of medical equip- Merits and sick room supplies was sug- gested by Headquarters and this will be considered later, All 'members of the former exec& tive who were present, agreed to carry on through the year.