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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-11-21, Page 1HONORING CANADIAN WAR-DEAD IN BELGIUM ORDER EASTERN STAR HELD INSTALLATION The Officers of Huron Chapter, No. 89, O.E.S. for 1946-47, were installed on Tuesday evening, Nov. 12th., in the : 1.0.0.F, Hall, Mrs. Viola Fox, P.D. D.G.M., was the installing officer and was assisted by Mrs. Mary Coutts, P. M., Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, P.M., Mrs, Elma Riddell, D.D.G,M., Mrs. Evelyn Scott, P.M,, and Mrs. Christine Currie, P.D.D.G.M., with Mrs. Gertrude Cur- rie, P.M. as• Marshal, •Mrs:-Annie "Per. vit as Chaplain and Mrs. Birdie Cope- land as Organist. The following as the officers for the coming year:— W.111,—Miss Dorothy Deans- W.P.—Mr. R. A. Coutts, P.P. A.M.—Mrs, 'Mildred Dunlop A.P.—Dr. J. A. Fax, P.P. Sec.—Mrs. Christine Currie Treas.—Mrs. Gwendolyn Adams Coil—Mrs, Ada Armitage A. Cond.—Mrs. Mary Henderson Chaplain—Mrs, Myrtle Platt Marshal—Mrs. Hilda Fuller Organist—Mrs. Gertrude Currie Adah—Mrs. Kay Murray Ruth—Miss Edna Carr Esther—Mrs. Irene Stainton Martha—Miss Lima Harrison Electa—Miss Lois Adams Warder—Mrs. Edna Davis Sentinel—Mrs, Florence Reavie Auditors—Mrs. Doris McKibbon, Mrs. Ethel Greer, Mrs. Elizabeth Hinde. Trustees—Mrs. Catharine Wilson, P. M,, Mrs. May Porter, P.M., Mr, Geo, Olver, RP. Following her installation as Worthy Matron, Miss Dorothy Deans was pre- sented with a bouquet of Roses by her mother, Mrs. Harriet Smith and gifts from the chapter, her officers and chapters. Mrs. Edith Joynt of Lucknow sang several beautiful solos. The retiring W.M. Mrs. Grace Web- ster was presented, on behalf of the chapter, with a Past Matron's Jewel by Miss Beatrice Joynt, P,M, and the retiring W.P. Dr, J. A. Fox, with a gift by. Mrs. Annie ()Ivor, P.M. Visitors were present from Palmer- ston, Listowel, Wroxeter, Brussels and Clifford, • Play To Be Presented At Wroxeter The Women's Association, United Church, Wroxeter, have engaged the Y.P.S., of Walton to proaent their play, "She's My Daisy" in Town Hall, Wroxeter, November 26th., at 8,15 p. in This play comes highly retain- mended. Plan to attend. SIXTH LINE FORUM On Monday evening the Sixth Line Perim Met at the home of Stanley Cook with 26 present, They listened with interest to the review broadcast, There was a discussion period led by Albert Coultes: Members are inclined to do some interior decorating but find it impossible to do math improvement on Ateettlit of the scarcity of materials, They do not think Strikes are justified in many cases. Audrey tradbmit and Gwen Cook had charge of the recrea- tion period. The next meeting Will be held at the borne of Albert Cook, FUNDS NEEDED FOR %INGHAM HOSPITAL A W. G. H. A. Membership Is An Honour - A Privilege , A Duty During recent days every home in this community within a radius of .ap- proximately fifteen' Miles of Winghart~ has received a letter from the Wing- ham General Hospital Association re- questing at least one membership per family within the Hospital Service Area, This is a reasonable request, which. should have an immediate and hearty response. The Hospital is a publicly owned, non-profit-making institution,. managed by a Board of Directors et-. ected from the Association, who serve without remuneration. Election of Dir- ectors takes place annually and all as- sociation members in good standing are eligible for nomination and entit- led to vote at the Annual Meeting. If elected, a member is entitled to actively participate in the management of the Hospital. It is an honuor and a privilege to belong to an association which has produced for us an up-to-date hospi- tal and equipment, which at the offic- ial opening a short time ago was the pride of our own citizens and the envy of many visitors from communities of larger population not so fortunate in hospital accommodation. No under- taking of such proportions is accomp- lished without great effort, and it is an amazing fact that $92,000 of the $110,000 which the project cost was already raised at the time of the open- ing. Renovation of the older structure,, along'with much new valuable donated technical equipment, now gives this Hospital Service Area a modern, high- ly efficient institution valued moder- ately at $200,000, with only $18,000 re- maining unpaid. Since our Hospital is not a money making establishment, this $18,000, cannot be paid from profits, but must be raised through public support. It also remains for our hospital to be kept up-to-date in every detail in order that its service may continue to en- large and improve. This achievement involves a duty, a duty which should be shared by at least one .membership per family in the Hospital Service Area. The Hospital is complete; the balance outstanding is due; $18,000 is needed now. You can enjoy an hon- our, accept a privilege and discharge a duty by becoming a member of the Wingham .General Hospital Associa- tion at once, One year's membership costs $5.00; six year's membership, $25.00, and life membership, VON. Those able to have the greater are tttg-' ed not to choose the lesser. • Life members are entitled to have their name and date of admittance to Life Membership inscribed on an Hon- our Roll, similar to Church Honour Rolls for service men and women, which will be hung in a conspicious place within the Hospital at the dis- cretion of the Board. Cheques for, membership should be mailed promptly to Mr. W. H. French, Treasurer, Wingham General Hospital Building Fund, Wingham, Ontario. As funds for this purpose are subject to deduc- tion for Income Tax purpose. Pay- ments may be made half now and half early in 1947, in order to conic in two Income Tax years, For those who find it more convenient, payments will be accepted at your local Bank. Remember, this is your Hospital; it is here for your service and your sec- urity; hundreds of communities offer no such accommodation for the care of the sick, Do not expect someone else to pull his weight and yours too. In days of such abundance there is pract-• ically no-one who cannot afford $5.00 for one membership. There are many who can afford membership for six years or more and still others for whom life membership is within easy reach, Yam prompt action will relieve the Board of the burden of unpaid bills, They have accomplished much, They are entitled to your prompt and gen- erous support, JOIN NOW. LENDING LIBRARY AT BELGRAVE On Nov. 14th., at the United Church Manse a Lending Library for the Com- munity was organized, Rev. J. L. Henderson of Blyth and Rev. G. A, Milne of Brussels were present with members of the Community, Mr. and Mrs. G. Eckmier of the County Lib- brary Association also were in Attend- MICO, Deuce Scott was 'elected chairman. Rev. G L. Dunlop, Messrs. Stewart Procter, Cecil Wheeler, C. R, Coultes, Gilbert Beecroft and James Anderson were elected a Library Committee. The library will be open ou Tuesdays and Saturdays from 2,80 to 5 p.m. The library will start off with 100 books of fiction, non-fiction and Child. ten's books. IS RESEARCH MEETING FARM NEEDS? Subject For Farm Forum Monday, November 25th. The Dominion Experimental Farms Service celebrated its diamond jubilee this year.' In sixty years the Experi- mental Farms have grown from the original five established in 1896, to a chain across the country of 29 Farms and Stations, .6 Sub-Stations, 8 Labor- atories, 157 Illustration Stations and 51 District Experiment Sub-Stations. Great changes have taken place in Canadian Agriculture in these sixty years. _The amount of land used for farming has increased fourfold. Land sown to grains such as wheat, oats and barley has increased from 15 million to 57 million acres. The number.of hogs on farms is now about seven times what it was in 1886, This tremendous growth in agricul- ture was given many a 'push forward by the research work of the Dominion. Experimental Farms. Through the discovery of Marquis wheat, early mat- uring 'and hence frost-evading the prairies were enabled to become the "Bread Basket of the World". Later wheat varieties, Renown, Ape; That- cher, Regent, Redman,. have the same hard quality of Marquis but in addition are rust resistant. Now there is also a sawfly-resistant wheat called Rescue, But wheat has been only one of the fields of activity of the Experimental Farms. They have also developed suitable varieties of hybrid'corn, tobac- co, sugar beets, soybeans, They have done a great deal of valuable work on varieties of fruit, on poultry, on soil conservation, on animal breeding and animal nutrition, on weed control ad sect pest control, and many other pro- blems of agriculture. Other agencies besides the Domin- ion Experimental Farms are active in agricultural research. Some of these are Dominion, the National Research Council, the Economics Division and the Science Service of the Dominion Department of Agriculture,. Some are Provincial, the Experimental Farms of Provincial Departments of Agriculture and the Colleges of Agriculture. And some are. private organizations and commercial firms such as the canning companies. The subject of agricultural research will be discussed in National Farm Radio Foruni on November 25th. The question will be, "Is Research Meeting Farm Needs?" " The Charm Beauty Salon Minnie St., Wingham, Phone 445— Specializing in the new Fall "Oil Per- manents, Breck Treatments, Hair Styl- ing, Manicures, Facials, Eyebrow Ar- ching. Licensed Operator, Eileen Ross. Huron Old Boys Annual Meeting The 46th Annual Meeting of the Huron Old Boys Association of Tor- onto will be held at Jesse Ketchum Hall, 39 Davenport Road, on Monday, December 2nd., 1946. There will be Bridge and Euchre, Full announce- ment later. Bride Elect Showered Honouring Miss Donna Buchanan, bride elect of this month, Miss Joyce Walker was hostess at a miscellaneous shower at her home On. Wednesday evening, November 13th, The rooms were attractively decorated in pink and White, a large pink and white watering can, being suspended over the large collection of lovely gifts. Mrs. John Hopper and Miss Marjorie French as- sisted the hostess. Butter Ration Stays Unchanged The Government has decided that the present individual butter ration of approximately six .ounces a person weekly can be maintained until the end of the . year, The Canadian Press learned authoratively. The supply pos- ition beyond that date, however, still is too obscure to determine whether or not a ration cut will be necessary and the' butter stock and production pic- ture will be reviewed again as the year- end approaches, NEW DIRECTORIES ARE DISTRIBUTED al••••••••.••••i Of the 7,410 copies of the new buff- colored telephone directory now being delivered in Winghant and surround- ing territory, 1,015 are slated for local subscribers, according to W. G. Ham- ilton, Bell Telephone manager for this locality. Mr. Hamilton pointed out that the new book contains more than 2,000 new and changed listings and advised subscribers to consult the directory carefully before placing calls. In view of the numerous changes, he also stressed the importance of bring- ing memo and desk pads up-to-date, thus avoiding fintteCessarY calls to wrong numbers. HURON COUNTY TUBERCULOSIS ASS'N Sponsors Christmas Seal Campaign On Monday, November 25th,, thous- ands of letters will go into the mails of Huron County. All of them will contain a token supply of Christmas seals, maybe 100 and maybe 200. With the seals goes a letter appealing to the people of Huron County to respond with a contribution just as generous ,as possible. All the money that is given in this way will be used to provide a free X-ray 'examination for every per- son in Huron County. The first clinic will be in May, 1947. It is expected to take two years to cover the whole county. The purpose of the X-ray Clinic is to discover tuberculosis in its earliest stages when it can be cured. It has been found out that nothing has been so successful in checking the ravages of tuberculosis as early preventive measures. Heretofore X-ray Clinics have been held from time to time in Huron. Now it is proposed to give the County the benefit of complete cov- erages. The Clinic will be brought to every town and every village. This is the reason for the Christmas Seal fin- ancial Campaign which begins Nov ,25, BRIDGE CLUB Seven and a half tables took part in the play at the weekly meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club. The result of the play was as follows:—North and South-1st. D. Kennedy and C. H. McAaroy; 2nd., R. S. Hetherington and E. Webster; 3rd., Mrs. ,Godkin and G. MacKay; 4th,, Mrs. H, Campbell and D. B. Porter; 5th,, Mrs.' W. H. French and J. H Crawford. East and West:-1st„ R. R, Hob- den, D. Nasmith; 2nd., Miss Mary Johnston and W. W, Armstrong; 3rd., Mrs. R. S. HetheringntOn and W. H. French; 4th., Mrs, D. Nasmith and. Don French; 5th., Mrs. H. C. Mac- Lean and R. Pollock. DANCE to BERT WORTH And his CKNX Ambassadors at the Royal T, Wingham, Wed,, Nov. 20th. Harris ton Armouries every Friday night. Country Fair, Big Success A very successful afternoon tea and sale was held by the Women's Assoc- iation of the Wingham United Church on Saturday afternoon in the school- room of the church. A speCial feature was the apron par- ade, at which models displayed the dif- ferent types of aprons which were afterwards sold at the apron booth. Many attractive articles were display- ed at the baby booth and there was also a large table of farm products. The proceeds amounted to around two hundred and fifty dollars. INSTITUTE HEARS CONVENTION REPORT Mrs. Oster of Blyth, Was Special Speaker Another interesting meeting of the local W. I. was held on Thursday, November 27th. In spite of the change of date it was well attended. The only item of the 'business sect- ion were plans for a card party to be held later in the month, Details of this will be given next week, As is cus- tomary with the Institute each Novem- ber meeting commemorates Memorial Day. This was done by a splendid address by M rs. Bowers, We regretted not being able to hear all of this paper owing to other numbers but we know a future treat is in store when we hear the remainder. The other highlight of the meeting was a splendid address by Mrs, Oster of Myth. The main topic was a report of the Area Convention in London. Our own president, Mrs. Parker was also at this convention, methods between them ,they gave a wonderful report, They told of the many worthwhile projects behind which our Institute stands firm. They are Better Literature for the reading public, Juvenile Delitioney, Cancer, Improving the Community, We were made to realize what a mig- hty force the W.I. is when over 500 gave of their time to be there, and I am sure we each felt we belonged to. the best women's organization in the world, Two words will long remain with this reporter, two words used by both ladies. They were "humble and proud", Humble, because they saw them great work being done by these women and proud to be delegates, Besides these we Were entertained by two delightful solos by Pauline. Swanson, At the close of the meeting, refreshments were served, ff ingbam Abbaute., With Which Is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO; THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21st, 1946 Subscriptions $2.00 per Year Raspberries In November Mr. Earl Toner of Gorrie, brought to our office on Friday a sample of raspberries picked in his garden. that day. They were ripe and full grown. He also brought with him several ros- es picked the same day. Purchased More Blyth Apartments Mr. W. J. Clark completed another real estate deal in Blyth last week, when he purchased the Mason Block on Station. St., containing three apart- ments. Mr. Clark intends to modern- ize these buildings when material be- comes available. The arrival in Wingham this week is expected of Mr. W. G. Burton, re- cently appointed Director of Recreat- ion for this Community. Mr. Burton's coming to the town has been delayed several months because aof the lack of accommodation for his family. How- ever, Mr. Burton is coming lltimself so as to commence the work of establish-- Mg the Recreational Council and or- ganization of Recreational facilities here, The present council, elected at a public meeting in July, is but an in- terim body, and 'it will' be necessary within the next month to form a 'per- manent Recreational Council represen- tative of the community as a whole. • seaside town of Knocke, Here Nicole Tarvenier places flowers c4 the grave of Major Graham in the Canadian cem- etery at Adagem. I SPECIAL AT LYCEUM With the Nomination Meeting being held on Friday evening of this week,, the municipal, political pot is begining to simmer m Wingham. Possibly by the time of the meeting it will have reached the boiling point. Mayor Fred L. Davidson is relin- quishing his post and appears a sure candidate for 'Utilities Commissioner. W. H. Gurney's term expires this year, and whether he will seek reelection or not, we do not know. Another candid date rumored for this position is Frank Sturdy,i Reeve J. J, Evans is definitely in the field for Mayor, and Coun. Murray Johnson for Reeve. Coun. Dunc. '<en- nedy is a possible candidate for either Mayor or Reeve. This will make it necessary to secure new blood to fill the council. Some of the present councillors, while making no definite decision, feel that the work takes too much of their time from their regular business. The members of our , Council do not receive any remuneration for their services. Possibly if they received some allowance they might feel more inclined to Bake time off front their own business to attend to the town's affairs. All township councils receive pay and several of the towns, We are well aware that there are many oppos- ed to this idea, but it would be inter- esting to have the electors decide on this by ballot some time, maybe the majority alight favour it. HURON COUNTY c1/4) TEMPERANCE FED. Held Annual Convention In Clinton Last Week Delegates from Fordwich, Auburn, Grand Bend, Brussels, Walton, Sea, forth, Brucefield, Hensall, Exeter, Bayfield, Benmiller, Goderich, Wing- ham, Belgrave, Dungannon, Varna, Hohnesville, Zurich, Clinton and sur- rounding district attended the annual, convention of Huron County Temper- ance Federation in Wesley-Willis Un- ited Church on Tuesday afternoon, This was the first convention held in two years due to the war conditions. The opening worship , period was in charge of Rev, W. A. Beecroft, Wing-- tam, with Mrs. M. J. Agnew, playing the organ. R. H. Lloyd, Wingham, the president, was chairman for.- the gathering. In his report he stated that although no convention had been held there had been several meetingi. He thought that the people of Huron ought to feel mighty proud that they are under the C. T. A. He stated that it was "up to us to see that the C.T.A. is properly enforced." A. T. Cooper,. Clinton, secretary, stated that at the last convention it was decided that some .constructive work in connection with the Sunday ,schools ought to be undertaken. A meeting had been called and a three- year program drafted. This embodied these facts: 1 that teachers practice to- tal abstinence; 2 temperance educa- tion during every lesson period; 3, a definite Sunday known as temperance Sunday set aside in each Sunday school, Mr. Cooper said that a dep- utation had gone to see the attorney- general with the feeling that the C.T.A. is vital, Mr. Blackwell stated that the provincial police were instructed to carry out the act and that they were to co-operate with the people. Mr. Cooper thought that the press and ministers of the churches ought to be thanked for the support that they had given to the temperance cause, He said that although the C.T.A. had flaws in it, it was the best available temperance law for this province. Frank Howson, Wingham, stated ,that the Federation must have more ,ifunds if it is to carry on adequately and that an objective of $500 for the county had been set. Tourist Trade Not Harmed Representatives from several munic- ipalities were heard. Norval Anderson, Goderich, said that his town had en- joyed the best tourist trade in years without the beverage rooms being pre- sent. Dr. Burrows, Seaforth, said that the C,T.A. has too many loopholes and that these ought to be closed. At the present time the express office in Sea- forth was handling much more liquor than before. Frank Howson, Wing- ham, made the statement that it is very seldom that a drunken man is seen in this town although there were ,a few around the dance halls. Rev. R. A. Brook, Hensall, was of the opinion that since the beverage rooms had been abolished there was no difference in the amount of business done and thought that something would have to bp done about the law. Rev. W. T. Cleave felt that there was not as much drinking since the beverage rooms went out of existence but that there was definitely more open drinking. Royal Moulton, Toronto, the district organizer, said he 'Thought that Huron was the banner county as 'far as temp- erance is concerned. He felt that it was up to the young people to lead the way in this work. Dr, C. W. DeMille, Toronto, secre- tary of the Ontario Temperance Fed- eration said that, "too frequently we send our protests and let it go at that whereas if we were to keep •on repeat- (Continued on page ten) Bridge Repaired The bridge south of town on High- way No, 4 that collapsed a couple of months ago has been repaired and was opened for traffic on Friday afternoon, Euchre and Dance At Belgrave Thursday, November 21st, in the Forester's Hall, sponsored by the Bel- grave Athletic Association: McDow- ell's Orchestra .4 Admission 85 cents. Cards at 9 p.m. Showered In Detroit 0110 Miss Donna Buchanan was the re- tent ofmany beautiful gifts recently when a miscellaneous shower was held in her honour at the home of Miss Peg Clark, Detroit, Both Excused Teacher: "Well, boys, late again this morning? What is your excuse, jack?' Jack: "I was dreaming I was going to Ireland, and I thought the school bell was the steamboat's signal to Matt," Teaeherl "Were you dreaming, too,. Joe?" Joe: "No, teacher, I was just waiting to see Jack off." Canadians whose lives were lost in the liberation of Belgium were honor- ed recently in a ceremony that marked the anniversary of the liberation of the HURON COUNTY FED. AGRICULTURE Will Hold Annual Meeting At Clinton Tuesday, November 26th. The Annual Meeting of Huron Cou- nty Federation of Agriculture, will be held in the Clinton Town Hall on Tuesday, November 26th., at 1 pm. sharp. All farmers 'and farm women are invited to attend, Special speakers' will be Ken Betzner, President of the Ontario Federation, W. T. Tummon, Secretary, Ontario HOg ProdUcers As- sociation and Wm. McCarthy, Duffer- in County Federation. Tickets for the evening concert and banquet in Cardno's Hall, Seaforth, at 7 p.m., the same day, can be had from your township secretary, or County Secretary. The guest speaker for the evening will be Dr. G. E. Reaman of the O.A.C., Guelph. Entertainment will be provided by a talented group from the Toronto Conservatory of Music, To round out a perfect even- ing a dance for banquet guests will be held to the music of the CKNX Or- chestra, DANCE AT ROYAL T Every Saturday evening from 9 to 12. Ken Wilbee's Orchestra. Moderate admission. Sale Of Homemade Baking And. Afternoon Tea Will be held in the Sunday School room of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, under the auspices of the Lad- ies' Aid on Saturday, November 30th., at 3 p.m. Conducted Service At London Rev, A. Nintmo, conducted Anniver- sary services in St. George's Presby- terian Church, London, on Sunday. The services in St. Andrew's church church were conducted by Rev, Mc- Creary of the Bible Institute. Entertains At Tea Mrs. H. Buchanan entertained at a trousseau tea Ott Monday, Nov, 18th., in honour of her daughter, Donna, bride of this month,. The guests were received by the hostess assisted by her daughter and Mrs. Arnold, of Detroit, mother of the groom. Mrs. E. Wilkin- son and ;Mrs. W. H. French presided at the very attractive tea table in the afternoon and Mrs. G. Boyle and Miss Phyllis Johns in the evening, The trousseau and gifts were shown by girl friends. NIMRODS BAG DEER MONDAY Weather conditions for the opening day of the deer season were perfect, and with no shooting allowed ih Hur- on the local thotods had only a few miles to journey to, Bruce. Less than 12 hours after daylight permitted the hunters to participate in their sport a deer was seen in town tied to the rear of a ear. It is report- ed that ott the first day about .a half 'dozen were secured by local hunters. But you can't proof , it by us as we haven't tasted any of the steaks yet. Before the season ends on, Saturday maybe Sonia one might take pity on us. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Nov. 21, 22, 23, "Easy to Wed", starring Van Johnson and Esther Williams, Two shows each night at 7.30 and 9.30. Matinee Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. POLITICAL POT BEGINS TO SIMMER MINISTER PASSED • AWAY SUDDENLY Rev. A. H. Wilson Suffers Heart Attack on Main Street Death came with shocking sudden- ness about 2 o'clock Tuesday after- noon when Rev. A, H. Wilson, of Gla- mis, suffered a heart attack .on Wing, ham Main Street, and died instantly. Two doctors were called but could do nothing. Mr. Wilson was a true christian gen- tleman, and for the past five years served as minister to the Presbyterian congregations of Whitechurch, Lang- side and Calvin. In September he moved to Glamis where lie had accep- ted a call from St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. During his stay at Whitechurch he won many friends and 'his congrega- tions soon learned that he was a true servant of His Lord and Saviour. He was in his 61st year. His sudden passing was shock to many, and the sympathy of the com- munity will go to his bereaved wife, who for the past few years has been a The funeral service will be held at Glamis Presbyterial.; Chinch at 2.30 p. m., on Thursday, Nov. 21st. Inter- ment in Sarnia cemetery on Friday. NEW RECREATIONAL DIRECTOR COMING