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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-08-29, Page 1p . • • The world's largest ship—the 84,000 ton line Queen Elizabeth—is getting all dolled up for what 'is to be her "maiden" voyage to New York. The trip won't be her first' voyage, though. During ',the war she Sailed almost 500,000 miles and carried near- ly 1,000,000 troops. However, the El- . WILL MAKE FIRST PEACETIME TRIP Single Copies Five Cents With Which Is Amalgama eti Gordo Vidette and Wrowter News, WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 29th, 1946 401•1111•1••••• Subscriptions $2.00 per YoPat Neck and Back - • Fred Huth, aged 63, of lot 20, con- cession 13, Howick Township, died. ore Wednesday, August 21st, in Listowel Hospital, from injuries received in a plowing Accident on his farm less than 24 hours earlier. He suffered a brok- en neck and back, fractured ribs and' body bruises. Mr. Huth was sitting' on a riOaw plow when it is believed to have struck a stone,. The three-horse team bolted, throwing him onto the whipple trees. The plow was thrown against a Afternoon Program. near-by fence and ,Mr. Huth was dia- l. p.m.—Soap .Box Derby from the, covered by his son, Percy, who. Dad Standpipe down John St, Prizes, $5,00, been plowing in the same field, lying $3.00 and $2.00. across the whipple trees about purse. 1.30 p.m,—Grand Parade from cor- ner - of Victoria and Josephine to Park, headed by the 3 Bands. There will be prizes of $2.00 and $1.00 for each of the following; Best Boys' Pet, Best Girls' Pet, best Boys' decorated Bicy- cle, best Girl's decorated Bicycle, best Girl's decorated Doll Carriage, best Comic Boy, best Comic Girl, best National Costume, Girl; best National Costume, Boy. 2 p.m.—Band Demonstration. 2.15 p.m„—Judging Parade Contest rants, 2.45 ) p.m.—S of t b a 11 Tournament, when four teams will compete for a $ Evening Program /.15 p.m.—Parade of Bands to Park. 7.45 p.m.—Tug-Of-War. Show. 8.3p.m.—Bern Conway. Vaude ville Midway Attractions Including Ferris Wheel, Merry-Go- Round, (cars), Bell Ringer, PLAN TO ATTEND FARMER KILLED WINGILIM LIONS, WHEN TEAM DOLTS • LABOR DAY FROLIC Fred Huth, Hovvick, Suffered Bra= SPECIAL AT LYCEUM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 3 and 4, "Saratoga Trunk", starring Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman. Two shows each night at 7,30 and 9.30. "The Charm Beauty Salon" Minnie Street, Wingham, now open for appointments. Specializing in Per- manent Waving, Breck Treatments, and Hair Styling, also all other Beauty Culture. Phone 445. Licensed Oper- ator—Miss C. MacLennan, HURONS CAPTURE GROUP HONOURS Will Play Walkerton In the First Round Of the Play-Downs The largest crowd of the season on Monday evening saw the Wingham Hurons capture 'the Group 3 Senior A. Men's Softball championship, when they ousted Clinton by the score - of 6-8. The game a sudden-death fixture provided plenty of excitement for the fans and several sensational catches highlighted the game, Foster . for Wingham robbed ,Clinton in the ninth, when with two men on, Hawkins drill- ed one near the right field fence, good for a homer, Foster, making a running catch to end the game; incidentally, "Bony)) had a perfect night in the field, and connected for a home run in the first inning. Ross for Clinton also starred with a home run while .-Glew was in rare form at shortstop, Lediett for Wingham received excellent sup- port, arid although he failed to secure a strike-out, he was able to come through in the tight spots. Ross on the mound for Clinton fanned six bat- ters, receiving poor subpart at Ones, Wingham will now meet Walkerton in the first round of 'the W.O.A.A. play-downs. Wingham, Foster cf,Lediett p, Hamilton lf, 'Groves c, Niergarth ss, 'Gardner bb, Higgins rf, Moppet lb, Sell 2b,* Orden, Livermore cf, Miller e, Clew ss, Hawkins 2b, Ross p, Draper gb, Nellatis if, Streets rf, MacDonald lb, Wi ngham ia444•64.4.••••.46•64.0 .. • 122 010 000-6 Clinton 610 000 020..-.8 flatteries, Wingham, Lediett, Grov- es, Clinton, ROSS, Miller. thrtpires, tridgeford, Nichol, Palmerston, EASTERN STAR HOLDS BANQUET Huron Chapter Celebrates Its 25th. Birthday A banquet was held in the United Church Parlours on Wednesday, Aug- ust 21st., when the Huron Chapter No, 89, CI,E,S, Wingham celebrated its 25th Birthday. Special guests were, Mrs. Doris Wanless, W,G.M„ of Windsor, Mrs, Jean Wright, Grand Chaplain, Mrs, Dorothy Atkins, Grand Marshall, MrS, Gladys Petch, D.D.G. M., and Mrs. Elea Riddell, D.D.G.M., elect. Following the, banquet a special meeting was held in the Chapter Hall at which 'Mrs. Grace Webster W,M., and Dr. 5, A. Fox: presided. During the evening, Mrs. 3. W, Joynt, of Lucknow sang, ' 'Members were present from Dray- ton, Windsor, Palmerston, Listowel, Kincardine, Stratford, Exeter, St. Marys and Lucknow. BINGO! BINGO! The Wingham Legion are holding. their weekly Bingo every Saturday ev- ening in the council chambers. 'Good prizes. Proceeds are for Legion pur- poses only. Meet your friends Satur- day night at the Legion Bingo, Mixed Doubles Tourney A mixed Doubles tournament will be held at the Wingham -Bowling Green on Thursday 'evening, August 29th. There will be three games of 10 ends. Engagement. Announced Mr. and Mrs. Leslie McDougall, wish to .announce the engagement 'of their eldest daughter, Lillian Doreen, to Alvin Kenneth Stacey, son of Mr. and Mrs: John Stacey, The 'marriage to take place the last of August.. Ceilidh Meets The CEILIDH . met on Monday evening, August twenty-sixth, at the home of Mrs. Don Nasmith. , The monthly quota of,hospital supplies was completed, and assisting the hostess during the social hour were Mrs. W. J. Greer,-Mrs. John P. McKibbon and Miss Christine Isbistek. Engagement Announced • Mr. and Mrs. John Mason, Belgrave, wish to announce the engagemet of their daughter, Dorothy Catherine, to Fleming Edgar Johnston, son of Mr. Dave Johnston and the late Mrs. John- ston, of Bluevale, The Marriage to take place in Brick United Church, on September 11th., at two o'clock. Purchased' Pair Of Chinchillas Mr. Harry Wells, has recently pur- chased a pair of Chinchillas from the Dominion Chinchilla Ranchers Ltd., Kingston. Mr. Well"Nvill go to King- ston where he will receive instructions on the handling and care of these an- imals, and after that wilt start a ranch here, He will also be the representa- tive for this district. Bond Campaign Under Way Next Month The Dominion's new savings bond drive is to be launched .late in Sept- ember. The Financial Post reports from Ottawa. Finaace Minister II: sley will- announce terms and conditi- ons of sale at that time. Organized sale through payroll deduction plans is expected to start October 1st, involv- ing. employees of some 12,500 Canad- ian firms. There will be non general house-to-house can no govern- ment sponsored professional sales or- ganization," Certificate For Outstanding Service Alvin K. Stacey, soh of Mr, and Mrs. John Stacey, who was with the 21st Army group received the follow- lung certificate last week, Pte. A. K. Stacey It has been brought to my notice that you have performed outstanding good service, and shown great devot- ion to 'duty, during the campaign in North West 'Europe. I award you this certificate as a tok- en of my appreciation, and I have giv- en instructions that this shall be noted in your Recotd of Service. B. L. Montgomery, Field Marshall, WINGHAM BOWLERS TO HOLD SINGLES The Wingham Bowlers will hold a Singles Tournament on Wednesday, Sept, 4th, It is au elimination tourna- ment for the Hamilton Optical Co. Trophy. There will be three events with seven sets of 'prizes, all of which are being donated by members of the Club. The first prize is a. $45.00 Lorie Watch by Hamilton .Optical Co., sec- ond, a Xenwood Blanket by Walker Stores Ltd.; a Ronson Lighter by 0. Haselgrove, and four other valuable ptizea, play starts at 2 o'clock, DRUMHEAD SERVICE TO BE HELD HERE Legions Of Zone 11. Renew Annual Service Public Are Cordially' Invited To Attend Wingham will he the scene of a large gathering of Veterans Sunday Sunday afternoon, September 8th., when the Legions of Zone 10 \will gath- er here for a Drumhead Service which will be held in the Town Park Leg- ions of the zone are, Exeter, Hensall, Goderich, Clinton, Seaforth, Blyth, Brussels, Howiek, Listowel, Harris- ton, Palmerston, Kincardine, Tiver- ton, Lucknow, Drayton and Wing- ham. The parade will form up at the Pub- lic School grounds at 2,30 o'clock and proceed to the Town Park by way of John and Josephine streets. Follow- ing the service a short ceremonial will be held at the Cenontaph to pay hon- our and tribitte to those, of both wars, who gave their lives for freedom. This is the first such service, former- ly held annually, since early in the war, and all veterans are requested to par. ade and the public are cordially invited to join in the service. CALL FIREMEN TO FORDWICH FIRE With Track Absent Receive Call For . Grass Fire Near Foundry About eleven o'clock on Saturday morning the local firemen were called to .a fire at Clifford, and after pro- ceeding there found that the fire was the barn of John Boyd, near Forth wich. They arrived too late except to keep the fire from spreading to other buildings. Mr. Boyd had just completed har- vesting and besides his season's crop lost, a purebred bull and several pigs. Fifteen minutes after the truck left town another call was received to ex- tinguish a grass fire along the C.N. railway near the foundry. This was quickly under control by the firemen left in town to answer any local call. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fuller are on a motor trip to New Liskeard. Miss Pauline Cowan of Elgin Lodge Port Elgin, spent the week-end at her home here. Mr. George R, Allen of Chicago, is' in town visiting with his father, Mr. Robt. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Graham of Galt, were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Smallman. Mrs. Watters has returned to her home after spending two weeks With friends at Kincardine Beach. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Currie and Mary Frances visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rose of Blenheim. Wanted—Girl to clerk in store, state experience if any, alsti schooling. Ap- ply by letter only, to P. 0, Box 178, Wingham. Mrs. A, R. DuVal and Mrs, W. B. McCool are attending the Globe and Mail Doubles, being held in Toronto this week. Miss Carol Asselstine, who has been spending the summer with her aunt, Mrs. C. 13. Armitage, has returned to her home in Toronto. Mrs. R. H. Lloyd and son, Jack, are spending a few days in Toionto, where Jack will have treatment- for his heel which he injured recently. Mrs. Harold Mitchell and °children of Hamilton, spent a few days with Mrs, Herb. Mitchell. She was a guest at the Elliott-Town wedding on Sat- urday. Mrs. Neil Sparks and daughter, Pat, of Detroit, were week-end visitors with ,Mr. and Mrs, S. Cowan. Mrs. Cowan is returning to Detroit with them for ten days, Mr. Wrn. Reid of town and his sis- ter, Miss Jennie Reid of Teeswater, attended the funeral of their niece, Miss Isabel Isno of Ayr, which was held from time home of Mr. and Mrs, J. Gammel, Ayr, on Saturday, August 24th. Mr, Gordon' Imlay, who has been visiting his sisters in Wingham and Belgrave, returned to Detroit out Sun- day, His niece, Miss Mary Procter of Belgrave, accompanied him and will visit her aunt, Mrs. F. A. Stark for a couple of Weeks. Week-end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Town were, Mrs. Roy Smith, Jane and Roy, Mr, and Mrs. Howard Johnston and Mr. jack van, Detroit; Mr, and Mrs, George Town and Mr. and Mrs, Walter Cal- ver, Chatham; Mr. aria Mrs. Jack Ea- aft and Mr. and Mrs, Camay, Strat- ford; Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Hudson, of Palmerston, and Mr. Tom Loekridge, Listowel. Weight Guesser, Photo House, Live Ponies, Penny Arcade, Bingo, Games of Skill, and Refreshment Booth, will be in full swing afternoon and evening. Dace At Arena A Modern and Old-Time Dance will be held in the Arena commencing at 10 o'clock, Music by thd"Avonaires". Admission 50 cents. Wednesday, SepteMber 4th The Frolic will continue on Wed- nesday starting with A Ladies Softball with a- laadiesnrn. Game, at 6 p.m., between Clifford and Brussels, for a purse of $25.00. The Midway, Games and Refresh- ment Booth will carry on for the bal- ance of the evening. Meet your friends at the Lions Fro- lic. All proceeds to be used for Wel- fare Work. Midnite Dance At The Royal-T Commencing at 12.05 Sept. 2nd., music furnished by Bert Worth and his CKNX Ambassadors, Bluevale Anniversary Services Anniversary services will be held in Bluevale United Church on Sunday, Sept. 1st.,at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., D.S.T. The minister, Rev. A. H. Hewitt will I preach, Won Revolver Championship Chief Constable T. W. Platt was successful in winning the grand indiv- idual championship at the 7th annual sport of the St. Catharines Police Re- volver Club held last week. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lockridge, wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Marie Elizabeth, to David Keith Dunbar, Stratbroy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Dunbar, Bel- grave, Volunteers Wanted Volunteers who will assist in issuing the New Ration Books are asked to either' call at the Clerk's Office or to Phone 24. The days of issuing will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12, 13, and 14. Bowlers At Oshawa One local rink, H. L. Sherbondy, O. Haselgrove, M. Donahue, and A, M. Crawford bowled in Oshawa last week at the General Motors tournament. There were 96 rinks entered and Wingham was successful in taking 5th prize, The first four prizes were won by Toronto rinks. LIONS CLUB HELD SHORT MEETING The Wingham Lions Club held a short supper meeting on Monday ev- ening at time Queen's Grill. The at- tendance was not as large as had been hoped for as the final arrangements were completed for their Labor Day Frolic. The meeting was conducted by the newly elected president, Sohn P. McXibbon, and was made AS short as possible to allow those present to at- tend the gatne between Clinton and Wingham. Brother Passes At Mitchell Mrs. J. W. Bushfield received word last week of the sadden death of her brother, Blain P. Winslow following a heart attack. Deceased was in his 45th year and had been a resident of Mit- chell all his life. Huron County Sets Up OAC Scholarship The warden'S 'committee of Huron County Council has ,decided to grant: $100 for a scholarship at the Ontario Agricultural College, to be known as the Huron County Scholarship. A recommendation will be submitted to the November session of the county council that a by-law be passed author- izing that this scholarship be made- permanent. It will be competed for by Huron County students. Ox Team and Modern Tractor To Plow Side By Side The oldest and the newest meth, of plowing will,be demonstrated at. International Plowing Match to held at the Port Albert Airport in Ocr- ober. According to the president of the Ontario Plowmen's Association, Gordon McGavin, it has been arranged to bring a team of oxen to the match to show how the fields of Huron were prepared by pioneer residents. The latest in plowing equipment will show how it is done today. NURSING ASSISTANTS NINE MONTH COURSE Sa••••••1•=1•111m Offered By"the Provincial Government. Of Ontario Commencing September 16th, 1946 The course will consist of month's instruction in a centre school and six months' practice ur4T03 supervision in selected hospitals t,Z,a; will lead to a certificate as a Certr. Nursing Assistant. REQUISITES: .—An interest in nursing —Good Health --References —Grade X Education —Age between 18 - 40 ADVANTAGES OF COURSE: —Sixty dollars a mouth less cost of maintenance will he paid during the nine montnhs. Cost of transportation will be pro-, vided for Ontario residents from their place of residence to.. the Central School and from. the cent- ral School to the Hospitals where where the practical training is giv- en. *--A Certificate will be given by the Department 'of Health on comple- tion of the course and the success- fill passing of the required exam- inations. —Opportunities for employment .1 ft this field after graduation. APPLICATION: , —Forms may be secured froth the 'Superintendent of your local hos- pital or „The Nurse Registration; Brandt, Department .of .earthy, Province of Ontario, TORONTOIL izabeth has never sailed as a peace- time liner, Soon after she goes into the regular run for which she was built her cap- tain, 63-year-olt Sir James ' Bisset, commodore of ihe Cunatd-White Star- Line, will try for the North Atlantic record. ORANGE DECORATION SERVICE WAS HELD BAPTIST SENIOR MISSION CIRCLE Address Was Delivered By. . Rev. J. James Wingham L.O.L. No. 794 held their annual decoration and Memorial ser- vice at the Wingham cemetery on Sun- clay afternoon, The members met at the lodgeroom and proceeded from there to the cemetery by car. Wor. Bro.. Bert Isard acted as dir- ector of 'ceremonies and the address was given by Rev. J. James, rector of St. Paul's Church, who also read the 90th psalm;' Bro, R. A. Spotton acted as Chaplain. The service was held at the Orange Mound and four bouquets of flowers were deposited on it in memory of the Lady True Blues, the Young Brit- ons, members who were laid to rest in other cemeteries, and for those who were buried in Wingham cerittery. The August meeting of the Baptist Senior Women's' Mission Circle, was held on Thursday, August 22nd, at the home-of Mrs. H. 13. Brooks, john St. Mrs. Geo. Scott presided and the meeting opened with the singing of *There is sunshine in my soul today". Miss P. Densmore led in prayer. The minutes and roll call were answered by a verse of scripture. A letter from Miss 13, Collar resigning the of- fice of President of the ,Mission Band was read by Mrs. J. Kelly. The scrip- ture from Psalm 19 was read by Miss Walsh. "Down in the valley with my Saviour" was sung. The' first part of the topic taken by Mrs. Kelly was on The Bobbili-Pal- Konda Field. A solo, "Beyond the Sunset" by Miss Falconer was much enjoyed. The second part of the topic on the Ramachandrap-Uram Field was taken by Mrs. John Falconer followed by prayer by Mrs. B. ,Collar and Mrs. Alex. Rintoul. Mrs. Price read an account of the work of Miss Jessie Allyn, M.D., from the book, "Healing Hands". This book to be used as a Study Book arid read at the meetings. Mrs, Tom McDonald of Toronto, closed the meeting with prayer. Lunch was served and a social time was enjoyed by all. Engagement .Announced Mr. Robert Carrick, Whitechurch, announces the engagement of his dau- ghter, Susie Jane, to Mr. Frank H, Ragsdale of California, The marriage to take place early in September. BRUSSELS C. S. UPPER SCHOOL RESULTS Following is the list of candidates with the grading in various subjects made on the June U.S. examinations. The record made by Ruth Wilson is especially noteworthy, with 6 firsts, 2 seconds, and a third. Those marked with* were taking only a part of Grade 18 work. *Lloyd. Armstrong: Fr. Comp, C. Helen Blake: Eng, Comp, 2; Eng. Lit., C;; Mod. Hist, 1; Mg, C.; Geom., 2; Phys, 3; Chem. 2; El% Auth, C. Pr, Comp, 3. Doris Bowman; Bug, Comp. 2; Bug, Lit. C.; Mod. Hist, 8; Alg, 2; Gem, 1; Phys, 1; Chem. 1; Pr, Auth. 2; Pr, Comp, 1, Jim Cameron: Alg. 3; Geom. 8; Phys. C.; Mein, '2. *Irvine Dunn: Mod. His, C. *Ross *Knight: Phys, 2, John Spivey; ,Mod. fist. C.; Alm C.; Geom. C.; Phys, C.; Chem. 1, Ruth Wilson: Eng. Comp, 2; Eng, Lit. 8; Mod. Hist. 1, Mg. 1; Geom, 1, Phys. 1; Chem, 1; Pr, Atath. 2, Fr, Comp, 1. Bowlers Guests At Lucknow The members of the Wingham Bowling Club were guests on Friday evening, August 23rd., of the Lucknow Bowling Club at a mixed jitney. Three eight end games, were played with lunch being served by the Lucknow ladies, Three of time Six prizes were WWI .by Wingham, Miss A, Mitchell, C. H. McAvoy and A. Wilson. GIRLS PLAYOFF AT WROXETER Plan to attend the ball game be- tween two play-off teams in Wroxeter Park, Friday, August:80th., at 6.15 p, tn. sharp, Brussels Girls vs Dublin or Tiverton team, Prank Kemp of Liatewel will umpire. Dance in the Town fall will follow with Wilbees Orchestra, A booth will supply re- freshments. Sponsored by Wroxeter Rome and Country Club. SALVATION ARMY TO APPEAL FOR FUNDS . SPA Nearly, $3,000,000 Last Year On Social Service Toronto, August 16th—Actual opt- lay on social service operations in the Canadian Territory by The Salvition Army came to nearly $3,000,000 last Year according to the 63rd annual bal- ance sheet just issued. Of this, costs exceeded income by nearly $1,000,000 and this was met from funds subscrib- ed during the 1944 national Home Front Appeal according to Colonel Joseph Tyndall, head of The Salva- tion Army Finance .Departmentn, Actual figures given in the report of outlays coming within the category of social service work total $2,936,730.- 93. The net receipts from the 1944 campaign applied to raiet the-gap be- tweenn total costs and total income from operations were $964,500.93, said Col. Tyndall. Largest individual item in the out- lay of funds received from the public, $410,887.51, was exPended, as grantsin- aid toward. maintenance of more than 300 centres for investigation and relief of problem cases, visitation of the sick and neeedy and. human reclain ation work, all,this being done by Salvation Army field officers. Next largest amount, $270.,181.38, went to meet deficits on costs and maintenance of 53 social institutions including children's homes, emergency and rescue homes foe girls, maternity hospitals, 'men's shelters and food depots, hostels for homeless men, horn- es for aged men and women, relief of distress, police court and prison gate „gate work, support of the League of Mercy which carries on hospital visita- tion and other welfare activities. Third largest amount, $139,862.83 went for rehabilitation work ' which covered assistance to civilians and ser- vice men and women, including temp- orary help with rent, clothing, meals, travelling, etc. The sum of $113,000 was applied to Young People's Work, training of Sal- vation Army Officer 'candidates and allied activities. The balance, $30,569.21, was allocat- ed to the support of Canadian officers serving outside of Canada. In an effort to raise $2,000,000 for maintenance and expansion of facilities next year, The Salvation Army 1946 campaign will be inaugurated across Canada on Sunday, September 15th. Midway Attractions, 3 Bands, Softball Tournament, Dancing, Vaii4ville- Show The Wingham Lion Club- 'have completed arrangements for their Lab- or Day Frolic and are looking forward to entertaining a bumper Crowd. There will be fun and entertainment for all. Three Bands will be present, Kitch- ener Waterloo Air Cadet Band, Stratford 'Boys' Band and Wingham Citizens' Band, Teet past the plow. His son said he, did not see the accident, and learned of the mishap only when he saw the horses running across the field, Mr. Huth was a. native of the town- ship. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Florence Huth; two sons, Percy and Carl, and two daughters, Edna and • Gladys, all at home; two brothers and a sister. Fire Prevention Week Set For October 642 , . A National Fire Prevention .Week. to be observed this year from .October 6-12 inclusive, was established. in a proclamation published in time Canada Gazette. The proclamation noted 'that in the last 10 years, a total of 470,500 fires in Canada have destroyed proper- ty valued at $291,000,000 resulted in the deaths of 3,006 persons, and caus- ed injuries to at least 10,000 others,.