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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-10-31, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News RUMMAGE SALE Once again the rummage sale spon- sored by the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Windham General Hospital, was an 'outstanding 'success. The sale opened at two o'clock in the Armouries and at five o'clock, practically everything had been sold. The proceeds amount- ed to $.600.20, the largest sum yet re- alized from a rummage sale. The fol- lowing were the amounts from the dif- ferent departments: Furniture $ 59.25 Men's and Women's Clothing 185.25 Children's. Clothing, sundries...... 94.59 Hats 50.44 Slices 43.38 Dishes and Novelties 75.00 Tapestry samples and yarn 51,68 Tea Room 40.61 Total $ 600.20 The Auxiliary wishes to thank all -who sent articles for sale and .everyone who assisted with the work. The mon- ey will be used to purchase supplies and furnishings for the new wing at the hospital. Banquet and Concert • Under auspices of Turnberry Fed- eration of Agriculture will be held at Bluevale, on Wednesday, October 30. (tonight). Supper at 6,30 at United Church, concert in Community Hall: Tickets available from Director or at the Church. New Counterfeit Bills Counterfeit $5,00 bills, a few of which were found in circulation in neighbouring towns a few weeks/ ago, seem to have vanished from this im- mediate section of Western Ontario, and now reports from other centres in- dicate that a new series of counter- feit currency is "on the market." So far none of the currency haS been dis- covered here. The new counterfeit $5's are -listed as having- LC902 and MC106 serial numbers. The first cou- nterfeit bills were listed as LC3814„ 3815 and 3816. BOND CAMPAIGN MEETS WITH FAVOUR 'Satisfactory Results To Date Reported By Salesmen and Banks The local banks arid salesmen report gratifying results in the first two week's sale of Canada Saving Bonds, While this campaign is not as highly organized or widely advertised as were those of the nine Victory Loans, the ,public generally appear to recognize it as an opportunity to invest their sur- plus savings safely, at a good interest rate, Besides investing new money in these Bonds, 'many investors in the • previous Loans are taking advantage of the present premium on Dominion of Canada Bonds by selling their pre- sent holdings at 1041/2 or better and investing the proceeds in the present issue at par. In this way their capi- tal is increased and no income tax is payable on the profit thus realized. While totals will not soar to the heights achieved in the Victory Loan campaigns, due to the limit of $2,000, placed on purchases by any one dual and the fact That corporations, organizations, clubs, etc., are not al- lowed to 'buy the new bonds, the banks feel confident on the basis of early returns, that Winghant and distriet will again maintain the splendid' retord which has been theirs since the bleep., lion Of pliblic borrowing for War put- poses by the Dotriittion Government, WINGHAM HORSE SHOW NEXT THURSDAY Prize Money Greatly Increased, Many Entries Being Received A rare treat is in store for the horse lovers of this district at the Windham Horse ShoW, Thursday afternoon and evening, November 7th., in the Wing- ham Arena, The prize money has Eeen greatly increased this year, •and the largest entry in years is expected, The program and prize list will be found on page 7, The afternoon program gets under way at 1.30 and in the evening at 7 o'clock. A special feature this year will be the exhibition put on by horses from the stables of Joe Louis, Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World. In the afternoon 3 Gaited Hogies will be shown and in the evening, 5 Gaited Horses, There will also ge the ever popular Hurdle events and the Bike Special. The admission for the afternoon, adults 50, children free. Evening adults 75c children 50c. Don't miss this show. It is tops in entertainment, and this year is expect- ed to be better than ever. UNITED CHURCH HELD ANNIVERSARY Rev. L. H. Currie, A Former Pastor, Was Guest Speaker The eighty-third anniversary of the congregation of the Wingharn United Church was held on Sunday. Large congregations were present to welcome back a former pastor, Rev. L. H. Cur- rie, of IMeaford, who severed this con- gregation over twelve years ago. Mr. Currie chose for his morning text, psalms 73: 16-17, "When I thought to know this, it was, too pain- ful for me; Until I went into the san- ctuary of God, then understood I their end". In the evening his subject was "Faith". The guest soloist was Mr. W. Posno of . London. 'His morning numbers were, "Then Shall the Righteous Shine Forth" by -Mendelssolin; and "0 Lord MOst Holy", 'Franck; evening "Prayei" Guion; "If With All Your Hearts", Mendelssohn, and the Vesper hymn, "God that Madest Earth and Heaven". Besides the soloist special music was provided by the .choir under the leader- ship of Mr. ,A. W. Anderton, the morn- ing anthem, "Hallelujah", by Beethov- en, which was also repeated by request in the evening. A recitative at the ev- ening service, "I Feel the Diety With- in" sung by Rev. W, A. Beec,roft, was followed by the anthem. "Oh Father, whose Almighty Power" by-Handel. The services of the day were suc- cessful in every way. The offering was the largest ever given when nearly $3,000.00 was put on the plates. NEW HOURS .FOR BARBER SHOPS Commencing Monday, November 4th., the Barber Shops in the Windham Zone will close at 6 o'clock each Mon-' day,- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evening, 12 noon on Wednesdays, but will remain open Saturday evenings as usual, SPECIAL SESSION HELD BY COUNCIL A Grant of $100.00 Given To The Wingham Horse Show The town council met in special ses- sion on Wednesday morning of last week to attend to several urgent mat- ters. Authorization was given for the pur- chase of the plaques containing the names of the service men and ,women which will be hung in the Town Hail. A grant of $100.00 to the Wingham Horse Show was approved. The Clerk reported no further word regarding Wartime Housing, except that a representative would be in town on Thursday to interview the council, The Ladies Bowling Club received permission to hold their monthly meet- ings in the Council Chambers, The clerk reported on the change in the Municipal Act, and a by-law was passed setting the nomination meeting for Friday evening, November 22nd., with the election on Monday, December 9th. The Council authorized the Mayor and Clerk to' complete arrangements with the Department of Highways re- specting the taking over of the por- tions of'Highways 4 and 86 within the town limits. This is quite an advan- tage as the Dept, will keep them plowed, sanded and maintained without cost to the town, NORTH SECTION OF HURON PRESBYTERIAL. Sectional Meeting United Church W.M.S. Held at Whitechurch The North Section of Huron Pres- byterial Woman's _Missionary Society of the United Church met in White- church United Church on Tuesday, October 21st. Mrs. Hugh Wilson, Brussels, presided at both the Morn- ing and afternoon sessions. The morning devotion was taken by Mrs. R. Chamney and Mrs. H. Wheel- er of the Belgrave Auxiliary and the afternoon devotional was in charge of Mrs. E. Johnston and Mrs. H. Pollock of the Fordwich Auxiliary, Twelve -Auxiliaries, one ' Evening Atixiliary, three C.G.LT. groups, elev= en Mission Bands and five Baby Bands - were represented and presented inter- esting reports of their year's work. The new literature was introduced by Mrs. J. Hillebrecht of Seaforth, Mrs. Earl Mills of Walton spoke on Citizenship and Temperance., Mrs. Angus Brown, Brussels, reported. on Christian Steawrdship. Miss C. 'Wel- wood, Wingham, spoke on the Press, and Mrs, Leslie Wightman, Brick, spoke on Associate Members. Mrs, M. G. Newton brought .greet- ings from the Whitechurch and St. Helen's Auxiliaries and welcomed the sectional meeting to their church, Mrs. A. G. Hewitt, Bluevale, made the reply. Mrs. L. Efiseler, Windham; closed the morning session with pray- er. Mrs.. L. C. White, President Lon- don Conference Branch Woman's Mis- sionary Society was guest speaker and based her address on "Fulfilling. Our Church Membership" and emphasized the responsibility to give children and young people missionary education. The church is a fellowship—a gather- ing together of the 'children of God. Mrs. White told of her visit to our northern Presbyterial, " Algoma, and spoke of the work of our missionary there. Mrs. G. Howse- of Wroxeter, intro- duced the new study material and demonstrated putting on a sari. • Miss Margaret Dane of -Gorrie who attended the School for Leaders at St. Thomas gave a detailed account of the school. The dates of the Crusade C-avaleade were announced and it will be station- ed in Clinton for Huron County on December 3rd, 4th, 5th. The Presbytery President, Mrs, C. Tavener, brought greetings and re- minded us that "the church is as dead as we make it". The Treasurer's report showed an increase for the first three quarters, $8,074.51 having been sent to the Branch Treasurer. A trio from Ethel Auxiliary' with Mrs. A. Golden, Mrs. A. J. Pearson, Mrs. S.. H. Brenton and Mrs. C. Rich- ards accompanying, sang very sweetly "Thanks Be To God". An invitation from the Bluevale Auxiliary. to hold the next meeting there was accepted. Mrs. G. Howse, Wroxeter, was appointed to Presby- terial Finance Committee; Mrs. A. W. Irwin, Windham, to Presbytery Nom- inating 'Committee, and Mrs. Mc- Cracken, BItteir'ale, delegate to Branch meeting. liev. C, Tavener pronounced the benediction. Dance At Citrrie's School Thursday, October 31st., in honour of Mr, and Mrs, Howard Walker, 'l'iffin's Orchestra. Ladies please bring lunch. Hospital Auxiliary Meeting The Ladies Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital, will hold their mon- thly meeting on Monday afternoon, November 4th,, at three o'clock in the Council Chamber, B.Y.P.11. The regular weekly meeting of the Baptist Young People's Union was held at the church, Tuesday, October 22nd, with ,ft good attendance. • A sing-song, led by Mr. Frank Collar, opened the program for the ev- ening with the following choruses; "Oh I Love to Hear 'His Voice", "We're Saved to Tell Others", and "I Love Better Every^ Day", A solo was presented by Miss !Grace Gordon, entitled, "Heartaches", and followed by a Bible quizz conducted by Miss Ruth Brooks, which were en- joyed. The topic of the evening was "Sep- aration" which was led and discussed by Mrs, Prank Collar, Several of those present assisted with Bible read- ings, A duet was then supplied by, Miss Marjorie 'Falconer and ,Mrs. Glenn Schiefele entitled "The Peace That My Saviour Has Given Me", which was enjoyed by all. , 'Mrs. Rrooks then closed the meeting with prayer, WHAT ABOUT THE FARM TAXES? Radio Farm Forum Subject, For - November 4th Thiele is one bill that everyone would. like to get out of paying and that is theJ tax bill, At the same time probably everyone would agree that taxes are necessary. There have been taxes in one form or another since ancient dm-, es. They have been found necessary wherever people have come together to form. communities or settlementS. For instance, when our pioneer fore, fathers .came to this country and car- ved homes for thentselves out of the forest, they had to have roads to con- nect their homes 'and their settlements. So they taxed themselves to pay for the roads. Another great need was for schools and they taxed themselves to, build schools and to pay teachers. To- days soads and schools .are still the chief charges on local taxation. But there are many other public set- vices to pay for besides schools and roads, and even these are much more expensive than they used to be. Pro- vincial governments now pay the big- gest share of the cost of roads and.. they give generous grants to schoolS, Other provincial expenses are: agric- ultural services, hospitals and sanitar- iums, police, old age pensions, jails, parks, government administration, and so on. All these. expenses are met by taxes of one kind and another. The really breath-taking costs, how- ever, are faced by the Domipion Gov- ernment. We used to talk of a bud- get in terms of millions of dollars; now we talk of billions. The 1946-47 budget is for nearly 3 billion. This money will go mainly for rehabilita- tion of veterans and maintenance of armed services ($1,600 million); fam- ily allowances ($250 million); old age pensions ($35 million); departmental expenses $428, million); interest on public debt ($450 million). And most of the money will have to be raised by taxes—individual income tax, cor- poration income tai, excess profits tax, excise duties and taxes, and suc- cersols cession duties. Is it any wonder our taxes are high? They tend to get high- er as oresense of public responsibility - g ....Sorneormsaid -a..tOrigilitiemage„ • art of taxation consists in so plucking: the goose as to obtain the largest amount of feathers with the least pos- sible amount Of hissing". For some reason income tax seems to produce' the loudest hiss. What about farm taxes? This ques- • tioh will be discussed on the National Farm Radio Forum broadcast on Nov- ember 4, Groups of farmers meeting in all parts of Canada will be giving taxation problems undivided attention._ DANCE AT ROYAL T Every Saturday evening front 9 to 12. Ken Wilbee's Orchestra. Moderate admission. LIONS TO SPONSOR HALLOWE'EN PARTY f1.1.1,1•TrOPI, Will Entertain Boys and Girls. Of Wingharn and District To' provide entertainment for the boys and girls of. Windham and dis- trict on Hallowe'en, the Wingharn Lions Club will sponsor a Hallowe'en Party on Thursday, OCtober 31st, The boys and girls are to meet at the corner of Josephine and Victoria Sts. at 7 p.m., to join the parade, which will start at 7,15 headed by the Wing- harn Citizens Band, and several clowns, At the Town Hall the children will be supplied with treats and provided with free entertainment. Prizes will 'be giv- en for costumes. The highlights of the entertainment will be short movies and the ever popular ventriloquist and mag- ician, Mr. Cook of Listowel. A dance for the teen-agers will be held in the Masonic Hall from 9,30 to 11,30. Will everyone please come in costume, for which prizes will be aw- arded. All teen-age young people are invited to come to this Hallowe'en dance. HURON-MAITLAND Y.P.S. HELD RALLY 200 Young People Attend Rally At Goderich The annual rally of the Young Peoples' Society of the Huron-Mait- land PreSbytery was held in Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich. There were 200 delegates, who dur- ing the afternoon met in discussion groups headed by Rev. Mr. Ferguson, Rev. G. Mills, Rev. A. Nimmo and Rev. C. H. McDonald. Presentation of the Presbytery ban- ner was made to the Young People's Society of Belmore by Rev, R. Wil- liams of Seaforth and was received by Rev, Mr. Jorgenson. Officers for 1946-47 are Miss Mary Easton, Exeter, president; Miss Jessie Little, Brussels, vice-president; Sam Chin, Lucknow, 2nd. vice-president; a representative from Hensall has yet to be, appointed secretary;,„Missja,net• Cluff, Seaforth,' treasurer; Dan Walt- ers, Goderich, worship convener; Miss Jean, Dunn, Cranbrook, fellowship; Miss Marjorie Gilmour, Windham, ser- vice convener. Gordon Wall of Holyrood, presided at the rally and Rev. Dr. M, B. David- son of Galt, was the guest speaker. Engagement Announced The engagement • is announced of Grace Isabel, eldest daughter of Mrs. Margaret I. Scott and the late Robert J. Scott to Mr. Richard John McMil- lan of Listowel, eldest son of Mrs. Wilbie McMillan and. the late Robert McMillan. The marriage to take place quietly in November. • " The Charm Beauty Salon " Minnie St„ Windham, Phone 445— Specializing in the new Fall "Oil Per- manents, Bieck Treatments, Hair Sty'. ing, Manicures, Facials, Eyebrow Ar- ching. Licensed Operator, Eileen Ross. EAST WAWANOSH FED. AGRICULTURE TURNBERRY SCHOOL BOARD Elie regular meeting of the Turn- berry School Board was held on Oct- ober' 24th., 1946, with members all. present. Minutes of last regular meet- ing and special meeting were read and on motion of Walpole and Willits were adopted. ( Carried.) Motion by Smith and Walpole that the following accounts be paid. Wingham Advance-Times, $1,80, David J. Hutcheson, $307.45; Marion L. MacDonald, $54,00; Gertrude E, Snell, $40.00; E, Ratz, $21.42; E. F. Reed & Son, $36,70; Receiver General of Canada, $90.55; Muriel Gilmar, $119.15; Jean M. Keith, $119.15; Helen Walker, 119.15; Viola Thacker, 119.15; Mrs. Margaret Grain, 126.20; Mrs. M. Hastings, 181.80; Miss Jennie Sheriff, 134.85; Refund to Howick, 111.86; A. I. Walker, $25,00; Mrs, Vera Schneid- er, $12.50; Mrs. Fred Seiling, $12,00; Henry Mathers, $63.55. Motion by Willits and Smith that we erect a new fence at S.S, No, (Carried.) The applications were read for Sec.- Treas. Motion by Smith trid 'Walpole that we accept the application of Alex Corrigan, as Secretary-'Teas, Ant,- endment to motion by Willits and Johnston that we select a secretary- treasurer by ballot. (Carried). After the voting Mr, Alex Corrigan wag cl- ected, Motion by Smith and Walpole we adjourn. Elgin Johnston, Seey, Pro Tem. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31st, 1946 Subscriptions $2,00 per Year Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM FLYER AWARDED D. F. C. Mr, Darrell Biggs, formerly of the R.C,A.F. received word on Thursday 'that he ;tad been awarded the Distin- guished Flying Cross by His Majesty, The King, Darrell was with the Path- finders and was taken prisoner by the Germans-during the last year of the war. The following is.the telegraM receiv- ed: Flight Lieut. H. D. Biggs, Wingham, Ontario. P617 Unclas The Minister for Air personally and the Chief of the Air Staff on behalf of himself and all Ranks of 'the Royal Canadian Air Force congratulate you Most heartily on the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross made to you, October Eighth, 1946, by His Majesty, The King. Arrangements will be made to have this medal presented to you at a later date at which time you will be advised. This award made to you in recognition of services overseas. R.C.A.F, Records Office MAITLAND PRESBYTERY ORGANIZE FOR SECTIONAL MEETING HOCKEY SEASON Held. At Cranbrook Thursday Of Last Week Wingham Will Enter Intermediate "B" In the O.H.A. At an enthusiastic hockey meeting here on Thursday night the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Victor Haines; vice- President, Percy Stainton; Secretary- Treasurer, jack Gorhutt; Manager, Vie Laugh lean. The newly-formed organization has decided to enter a team in the Inter- mediate "B" 0.H.A. and sweaters have already been donated this club, Several local prospects who are available this year are: jack Bateson, "Bony" Foster, Murray Rae, William Young, John Brent, Clare Brooks, Raymond Bell, Fred Templeman, Tech English, With plenty of hockey talent on hand fans should witness plenty of. action here this winter. Masquerade Dance At Royal T tonight (Wednesday), October 30th. Good prizes. Music by Russell Farrier's Orchestra. Dancing 9.30 to 1. Admission 50 cents. Judging at 11.30. GOVERNOR-GENERAL PLOWS FURROW Mouth puckered in .concentration, Not content with declaring the meet Governor-General Viscount Alexander officially open, his Excellency climbed drives a tractor at The „International aboard a tractor and plowed a furrow Plowing Match at Port Albert, Ont. himself, Improving Since Accident Mrs. Archie Holmes of Cainsville„ daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R, Hen- derson, is recovering after a very ser- ious car accident near Cainsvllle, early this month, The Sectional meeting for the East- ern Section of the Maitland Presbyter-. ial Society of the Women'ts Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada was held in .Craritook Church on Thursday, Octobert240: J, Campbell, Molesworth, and. Mrs. W. McInnes, Ethel, presided. The scripture reading and meditation were given by Mrs. Cardiff of Brussels and prayer was offered by Mrs, J. Campbell, Mrs. Fluether, president of Cran- brook auxiliary, welcomed the mem- bers of the various societies to Cran- brook church, During the meeting vocal solos were beautifully rendered by Mrs. H. Ait- chison, Wingham, who sang "It is I, Be Not Afraid", and Mrs. McIver of Cranbrook, who sang "Speed Away." Mrs, Guthrie Reid, Presbyterial Pre-- sident, who was guest speaker for the meeting, gave a splendid address on "Thanksgiving and Thanksliving." She stressed the prayer life as The Christian's greatest blessing, and one which otir Mater always used as His Guide in life for He prayed at all tim- e, "One of the things we have to be most thankful for" she stated "is, that we might look on the trials that we are called to pass through with the thought "This too shall pass." "The things that abide'„ she said, "are God, God's Word and Jesus Christ". Mrs, . Reid also brought a report on highlights of the Council meeting in 'Torr-nto which she attended. During a season of prayer, Mrs. H. Whitechurch, and Mrs, Robertson, McGee, Wingham; Mrs, A, McQuillan, Gorrie, led in prayer. There were eighty members present, the auxiliaries being represented as Ethel, 11; Gorrie, Molesworth, 6; follows: BrusSels, lb; Cranbrook, 20; Whitechurch, 6; 'Windham, 10; Tees- water, 10, The offering was dedicated in prayer by Mrs. 'McInnes of Ethel, and the meeting closed with prayer by Mrs, Ringrose, Teeswater, Purchased Blyth Property Mr, W. J. Clark of town, has re- cently completed a deal in Blyth, where lie purchased a four apartment house. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mr's. Albert Walters an- nounce the engagement of their second daughter, Dorothy Loreen, to Mr. Peter Rotteau, of London, son of Mrs. Rotteau and the late Mr. Rotteau, of Thedford, .Marriage to take place on November 12th., in Chalmers Presby- terian Church, Whitechurch, at 2:30 p. m. SOFTBALL ENJOYED SPLENDID YEAR DANCING AT ROYAL T Wednesday, November 6th and Sun- day midnight, November 11th. Bert Worth and his CKNX Ambassadors 9-piece orchestra, Admission 75c and 50c. Bert Worth at Harriston Arm- ouries every Friday night. Officers Elected For 1947 Season Large Balance On Hand At an open meeting held in the Wingham Town Hall on October 27, the following officers were elected for the 1947 Softball Season, President—R. A. Coutts 1st. Vice-Pres.. S. Cowan 2nd,, Vice-Pres.—J. Sell Sec.-Treas.—A, O. Garrett Grounds Coin. -- H. Carmichael, H. Foster, H. Niergarth, M, Bader, N. Edwards. One hundred dollars was voted by the Club to be used for repairs to the town park for,.the 1947 season. Financial statement Town Grant $125.00' Park Repairs ........ ...... 122,50 Balance ----- 2,50 Advertisement Receipts 175.00 Expenditures Town Team Receipts ...... 556,51 Balance 129.57 Expenditures 887.73 Balance --- 168.78 Receipts 246.08 Expenditures 119.48 Balance — 126,60 Girls Team . 17.49 50,09 Teacher—"Do you know why the little chickens come out of the eggs, Tom my ?" Tommy—"They know they'd get cooked if they stayed inside". BRIDGE CLUB Ten and a half tables tookp art in the play at the weekly meeting of the Windham Bridge Club. The result of the play was as follows: North and South, 1st,, R. R. Hobden and Geo. Williams; 2nd., Duncan Kennedy and G. 'MacKay; 3rd., Mrs, A, Wilson and Miss Y. McPherson; 4th., 0. Cromp- ton and W. W. Armstrong; 5th., A. R. DuVal and Mrs. It S. Hetherington. East and West, 1st., Mrs. H. Camp- bell and J. allason; 2nd,, Mrs. Waram and Mrs. F. VanStone; 3rd., Mrs. H. C. MacLean and Miss Mary Johnston; 4th„ J. Smog and J. H. Crawford; 5th., Mrs. E. 'Webster and Mrs. A. R. DuVal. The next meeting will be held on Friday evening, November 1st., instead of Thursday, Expenditures Deficit 83.50 Total Receipts $1120,08 Total Expenditures 126,18 Balance $ 393.95 The annual meeting of East Wawa- Town League nosh Unit of the Federation of Agric- ulture, will be held on Friday, Nov, 1st., at 8 p.m., in the Forester's Hall, Belgrave. This meeting will be held in conjunction with the National Film Board showing for November, All those interested in organization are specially requested to attend. Every- body welcome,