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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-01-16, Page 1Owing to the necessary appointment of new Township Officials during 'the year, an important notice was omit- ted from the tax bills issued for 1946. This notice is intended to call to the attention of tax payers, the Provincial grants for public school purposes, equal to half the cost of maintenance of public schools, and should have been in the following form.: "The General Tax Rate has been reduced by one mill by• reason of the Provincial Subsidy to municipalities, and the rates levied for school purp.is- es have been reduced by an amount equal in total to $24,469.14 to be re- ceived by the respective school boards from the Provincial Government to- wards educational costs to be used for the relief of taxation on real estate." School taxes in Howick Township were reduced in the year 1946 by the amount of the above mentioned Pro- vincial Grant for school purposes. John Winter, Reeve Philip L. Durst, Clerk Euchre and Dance At Belgrave, Thurs., Jan. 16 in the Forester's Hall, Euchre starts at 9 o'clock. Sponsored by Belgrave ,, Athletic Association. Congregational Supper Meeting The annual congregational meeting of Wingham United Church, will be held on Thursday, January 23rd. Prior to the business meeting the ladies of time congregation will serve supper at 6.30 p.m, LOCAL HOSPITAL HAD ANOTHER RECORD YEAR Building Account However Has A Deficit Here is a tip regarding a news item. which will appear in our issue next week, This interesting story will in- form you, among other things, that 1946 was a record one in the operation of Wingham General Hospital. The number of Hospital days last year was. several hundred more than double those of 1937, the year the Association took over the nianage.ment of the hos- pital. The hospital - with the modern New Wing is thoroughly furnished and equipped to meet this ever expanding need, and the Board of Directors are to be congratulated on this foresight in formulating plans so that this district has the best possible hospital service and accommodation, There is bow- ever a building deficit to meet and all can assist in this emergenty. Every person, in this area served by the hospital, is invited to be a member- in the Hospital Association and thus take part in maintaining and assuring. this service. A membership will also demonstrate to the directors that they have the full co-operation and support of the. people of the hospital commun- ity. The yearly membership is $5.00.; 6 year membership, $25.00; Life Mem- bership, $100.00. Life members will automatically become members of the Century Club and the Board hopes. that before this first month of this New Year passes that this Club will have its quota of DO' members, For your convenience Life Memberships may be paid in more than one income tax year. Be one. in the Hundred-''Join time Century Club, WOMEN'S INSTITUTE 1 Mrs. Habkirk Will T emonstrate Her Craft 'W rk . ,-----71 The regular monthly meeting of the local branch of the Women's Institute will, be held on Thursday, January 16th, in the Town Hail. This meeting inaugOrates our acti- vities for the year, '1947, and like the slogan of a well-known make of car, we claim that those aLtivities will be "bigger and better" than ever before, Judging by the progrm planned for this meeting we are o f to a splendid start. The special f ture of this meeting will be "Soci., I Welfare" of which Mrs. is c eve r, and on which'she 'will give .alOaddress during the meeting. All numbers will have a bearing on the topic. One of the main topics of business interest will be whether or not we as a body will join the Blue Cross Hospi- talization Plan. Information regard- ing fees, terms, etc., should be un- necessary to all members or attend- ants at our recent • meetings, but the matter of joining must be settled defin- itely at this meeting. In passing and in counsel to our members we would say that our local Insurance Agents claim they have nothing similar to of- fer and that we would in no way be encroaching on their business. The plan not only offers hospitaliza- tion at very low rates to the W. I. Member who joins butt also to all mem- bers of her family under 16 for the payment of 1 premium. This is the drawing of the entire offer. So, mem- bers, think well before you refuse such an offer to ensure you and'your family against a lurking fear •of a sudden and heavy hospital bill. We must have 15 members who will join. We are very forutnate in having Mrs. Flabkirk demonstrate the snaking of sonic of her beautiful craftwork she has been doings This reporter does not know just what branch site will follow but its all lovely so a treat is in store especially as she has promised to bring some samples. And now for the highlights of the entire meeting! This Will be the wel- coming of all war brides' of Wingham and vicinity. In case a personal invita- tion does not reach some one of these brides the President through this col- umn of our local paper invites each and all of them to this meeting. You will be given a welcome and as only W, I. members can give you and free membership for one year. In conclusion--- "A Chain is only as strong as its weakest link"--we are Only made strong by the co-Operation of every member. This is what our worthy president, who does so much to make our Society a success, asks. Show your ititerest by your presence at each meeting this year, We also ask the support of our friends in what is known as the general public. Ile Cause this, Meeting is very long.. it Most start on time. Intermediates and Juvenile Home Games Tonight (Wednesday) the Mt. For- est Intermediates will be the opposi- tion for the Wingliam team in the Ar- ena here. On Friday Winghani plays in Palmerston. The Juveniles have a strong team this year and expect to go places in the group. You have a eliatted on Priday night for the first time to see them te aetiott against Chesley. Encourage the boys by your •atten. dance at the games, BRINE CLUB Nine tables were in the play on Thursday, January 9th., at the weekly meeting of .the Wingham Bridge Club. The result of the play was as follows: North and South, 1st., J. Mason and R. DuVal; 2nd. and 3rd., A. Wilson and W. H. French; Miss M. Johnson and C. H. McAvoy; 4th., Mrs. R. S. Hetherington, and Mrs, H. C. Mac- Lean; 5th., Mrs. H. Campbell and Lieut. Goodine. East and West: 1st. J, H. Crawford and A. French; 2nd. and 3rd., Mrs. R. DuVal and a Haselgrove; Geo. Will- iams and G. MacKay; 4th and 5th., Mrs. W. French and Miss McCallum; 0. Crompton and V. Dittmer, Injured While Skiing Bobby Burchill, who was injured while skiing at school last week, re- turned to his home from the Wing- ham General Hospital on Monday. Suffered Painful Injuries Roy Bennett suffered painful injur- ies to his left hand when it waS crush- ed between the side of the house and the car 'door. He was backing the car out of the lane when it slipped side.. ways. He was taken to the Wingham General Hospital, where an X-ray showed two broken fingers and two , others fractured. The injury also re- quires several stitches, THREE IN RACE FOR HURON WARDENSIIIP Cecil Wheeler, Reeve Of Morris, One Of the Aspirants Six new members will take their seats hi Huron County Council when the 1947 session opens on Tuesday, January 21st. Reeves who will take their seats for the first time are: A. W. Kerslake, of Hensall; Murray Johnson of Wing- ham; Stanley Snider of Colborne, and George Mathiesoit, deputy-reeve of Goderich. The first business of the session will be the election of a warden, who this ' year. will be chosen from a caucus of the Liberal me.mbers. Three are being mentioned as aspirants for the honor. They are Brown Smyth, reeve of West WawanoSh; Ceeil Wheeler, reeve of Morris Township and John Arnistrong, teeVe of Mullett. A Series Of Card Parties Are being sponsored by the C.W.L., in the Parish Hall, commencing, Mon., Jan. 20th., at 8.30 p.m. 10 games with good prizes, also prizes for lone hands.. Admission 25 cents. Lunch served and everyone welcome. Grand prize at end of series. DANCE AT ROYAL T Every Saturday evening from 9 to 12, Ken Wilbee's Orchestra, Moderate admission. Dance At Whitechurch In the Community Memorial Hall, on Wednesday, January 22nd,, to the musk of Garnet Farrier's 5 piece ,Or- chestra. Proceeds for Building Fund. Everybody welcome. Lunch counter. Lucky prizes. Admission 50 cents. Robin In East Wawanosh Rev. G. H, Dunlop, while going from Belgrave to Brick Church, to conduct his service on Sunday, saw a robin on the 10th line of East Wawanosh, Dance At Currie's School Friday, January 17th., in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bosman (Louise Coultes). Ladies please bring lunch. Ti ffin's Orchestra. Taking Course At Cornell Miss Mac 'Williamson, who is on furlough from India, is at present tak- ing a six weeks' course in connection with Missions at Cornell University, Utica, N. 7, Much Improved Mrs. Elmer Wilkinson who has been a patient in the Patients Private Pavil- ion, Toronto, for the past two weeks, has made a wonderful recovery and is expected home this week, Blacksmith Shop Opened To fill a need of the farmers, a Blacksmith Shop was opened on Sat- urday at the rear of the Foxton Barn. It is being operated by Mr. Sangster of Fordwich and L. G. Bryce of town. Normal School Entry Same As During War Premier George Drew, education minister for Ontario, announced on Friday that candidates for entrance to normal school may apply on the same conditions that existed throughout the war. Candidates holding eight tipper school papers may apply for the inter- mit first course, and candidates holding five, six or seven upper school papers will be admitted to a deferred interim course.. Reason for continuing war-time con- ditions was because of a shortage of teachers throughout the province. Premier Drew .further announced that iu 1047 and 1N8 there will be two normal school smarter sessions Otte at Toronto Normal School and one in Northern Ontario. Curlers At Midland A rink of local Curlers, Norm Rin- toul, Ron. Rae, Fred Davidson and A. M. Crawford, are taking part in the bonspiel at 'Midland this week. Inaugurated Gray Lectureship External Affairs Minister St. Laur- ent was chosen to inaugurate the Dun- can and John Gray Memorial lecture- ship in Toronto. The foundation was established by George L. Gray in me- mory of his two sons to foster a clear- er understanding of the National con- tribution of French Canada and to de- velop a wider knowledge and sounder conception of Canadian citizenship. George Gray, a former Wingham boy, IS Inspector of High Schools for the Province of Ontario, and a son of the late Mark Gray, who many of the old- er residents will retientber. Dominion Bank To Open Gorrie Branch Arrangements have been completed by the Dominion Bank for the opening of sub-branch in Cottle, which will be Operated iii conjunction with their Wingham Brandi, The location secured is in the Jack King block, and it is expetted that it Will be open for business within two WeekS. The days it will be open are Tuesdays and 'Fridays of each week, At the inaugural meeting of East Wawanosh School Board, Mason Rob- inson was chosen as chairman of the Board for 1947—motions carried, in- cluded the following: advertising for tenders for a supply of wood for 1947, also for caretakers. That the Board recommend someone as Truant Officer. C. H. Wade appointed as Secretary- Treasurer for 1947 at salary of $325.00, with surety Bond of $6000.00. A deputation waited on the Board at U 17 be supplied, The Board have asking more accommodation for pupils recommended to the Dept. of Educa- that an auxiliary class room be opened for some of the Junior Grades. Accounts paid: Premium Insurance on four school buildings, $18.10; Hy- dro account 2 schools, 9 & 11, $17.30; W. J. McMurray, labor and material for blackboard at U. 17, $25.97; W. J. Gage Co., Books, $22.40; C. W. Han- na, $15.00; Stainton Hardware, $3,47; Show of Films 1946, Federation of Ag- riculture, $20.00; shingles, S. 13, $88,- 70; Wes. Haines, work, S. 9, $12.50; Mrs. Toll, craft supplies, U. 16, $8.10; P. Jamieson, water, U. 6, $11.00. Meeting adjourned until called by Chairman. M. Robinson, Chairman. C. H. Wade, Sec.-Treas. Farewell Dance At Royal T To Bert Worth And his CKNX Ambassadors on Wednesday, January 15th. This will be the last engagement the Bert Worth Orchestra will play in Wingham as they are disbanding, Admission 50e. Chimney Fire Saturday The firemen were called Saturday morning about 7.30 to a chimney fire at the home of Harold Foster, at the South end of Josephine St. No dam- age was done. Joined Advance-Times Staff Mr. Robert S. Hill of Kincaedine, but, who for the past year and a half has been employed by the Listowel Banner" has joined the staff of The Advance-Times. .U. The Cure For Alcoholism The January meeting of the Wom- en's Christian Temperance Union was held at the home of Mrs. Coscns. The hymns sung during the meeting were centred on God's peace and the roll call was answered by three verses of Scripture, containing the word "Peace. Mrs, Falconer read the clip sheet which was out "Alcoholism", Total ab- stinence is the only cure for alcoholism with faith in a Higher Power, The never failing cure for empty hearts and lives is a sense of mission in relation to God's plan for the universe and de- pendence upon IGod for strength and guidance in doing our bit to carry out His purpOStS, Mrs. Cosens read at article about the beginning of Protestant work among the lumbermen. It was thirty years a go that the first lady missionary took the 'Gospel to the lumber camps, and from this humble 'attempt has grown to ShantyMan's Christian As. soetation ,which is accomplishing much for the Lotd among the Men who work in lumber tamps. 1 bant With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single Copies Five Cents SubScriptions $2.00 per Year WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURDAY, JANUARY 16th, 1947 LIONS 'HEAR TALK ON LOYAL CANADIANS RECEIVE CITIZENSHIP CERTIFICATES AT OTTAWA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLIND ORATOR OWES LISTENERS QUESTIONNAIRE ON RECREATION TO BE CIRCULATED This Program Is For Adults As Well As Children ;COMMODITY AGREEMENTS AND CARTELS Wingham's Director of Recreation announced today that a Recreation. Questionnaire would be circulated next week. The purpose of the question- naire is two-fold. First: to determine what recreation is now available in Wingham and to what extent it is b'e- ing used, Second: to discover what recreation is desired by the people themselves. Citizens are asked to carefully read the questionnaire and to answer the questions and make suggestions. Crit- icism is also welcome. PLEASE NOTE. The 'important thing is to answer the questions and to , return them to Sam Burton, either at the Town Hall or Box 29, Wingham, as soon as possible. Remember, we can't: possibly know what you would like in stipleonfdorm of recreation unless you re- Your co-operation will be appreciat- ed. TOWNSHIP OF HOWICK Notice Of Reduction In School Taxes By Reason of Provincial Grants E. WAWANOSII SCHOOL BOARD INAUGURAL The Women's Missionary Society of the United Church met in the church parlours on Tuesday afternoon, Janu- ary 7th., for the annual meeting with a fair attendance. The theme for the devotional part was "Fulfilling our Church Membership." The Evening Auxiliary was in charge of the Study Book for this month and the fifth chapter was very capably taken by Mrs. Geo. Howson, who gave a very interesting talk on the Youth of India, Rev. W. A. Beecroft spoke briefly and installed the new officers for 1947. As this was the annual meeting all reports were received and were found most gratifying. The Society raised $526.13. There were 163. visits Made in the year and a very fine bale had been sent, The Baby Band has 'a membership of 42 and there are 40 subscribers to the Missionary Month- ly. The President closed the meeting with prayer. Wingham Hdrse Show Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Wingham Horse Show will be held in the Coun- cil' Chamber on Saturday evening, Jan. 18th., at 8.30 o'colck. All mem- bers are urgently requested to attend. Fish and Game Club Annual The Wingham Fish and Game Club will hold its annual meeting, Thursday, January 16th., at 8 p.m., in the Coun- cil Chamber. All .members urged to attend, Jean Austin, Sec'y, Receives Reg. N. Miss Norma Va,pCamp, who is at present on the staff of Victoria Hos- pital, London, Ontario, was successful in receiving her Reg. N. We extend our congratulations, AID-TOrCHINA Dr. Stewart Allen of Chungking, China, spoke in the, Wingham United Church on Sunday morning and to the Presbyterian Sunday School on Sunday afternoon, Dr, Allen has been chair- man of the China Advisory Committee, responsible for the distribution of re- lief funds and relief goods in China, during the past five years. Recently Dr. Allen made a four month tour of the areas in China that had been oc- ctpied and ravaged by the Japanese. The purpose of this tour was to assess the needs of the Chinese population, and then make an appeal for assistance to the public of Canada and the United States and Great Britain. Dr. Allen re- ports many hospitals destroyed by en- emy action and all hospitals very in- adequately furnished, He also reports disease rampant as the result of under- nourishment, with the children suffer- ing Most. It is good to know that in one area where relief funds provided a mobile clinic 20,000 thildreti were treated and their lives saved, It is es- timated that a gift of $5 will supply medicines and treatment that will save the life of a child. Thai should bring the challenge of the Aid-To-China campaign home to every Canadian. Think of the children of China, Mil- lions because of lack of food, are doom- ed. IGive generously. No other gifts that you can Make will to certainly save life, Rorer Will so little Mean' so notch to so many, Lion Ron Menzies Of Goderich, Was Guest Speaker "I speak as a Canadian", said Prime Minister Mackenzie King as he ad- dressed the distinguished gathering as- sembled to witness the Canadian citi- UNITED CHURCH W.M. SOCIETY zenship ceremony in the supreme court at Ottawa. Flankedi by the former secretary of state, Paul Martin, ,and Hon. Colin' Gibson, secretary of state, Mr. King expressed his delight at hav- ing been chosen as Citizen No. 1, and welcomed the others as fellow Cana- dians. Ensign Wrn, S. Clark, Is Talented. Musician and Orator Captivated by his moving message, dynamic energy and outstanding tal- ents, congregations at The Salvation Army three times during the past week-end listened to Envoy William S, Clark of Brantford. Labouring under a severe visual handicap, the 17-year- old Christian orator impressed those present with his repititive reference " I see" and "I saw" because, aside from his braile reading, he moved about gingerly, with little hesitation on several occasions to the piano and to a illace in the band where he delighted the congregation by his drumming. Saturday evening at The Salvation Army, Envoy Clark proved his musical genius vocally, at the piano, with the guitar and autoharp, and as mentioned, with the bass drum. His speaking ab- ility is outstanding, especially for one so young, and he makes no mention whatsoever of his physical handicap, Also his wealth of anecdote is extra- ordinary: for example, his reference to drumming "The right and wrong way . . . up and down or in and outl" The three services, Saturday even- ing, and Sunday morning and evening, were conducted entirely by the Envoy. Public appreciation of his messages at Wingham Corps for the week-end was expressed in a free-will offering by the Sunday evening congregation, and the vote of thanks offered by Capt. Agar, in which she suggested a re-. turn visit later this year. Also announ- ced was a visit of a party of lady-cad- ets from the Salvation Army College, January 25, 26. At the end of this term, these cadets will be graduated as full-fledged Salvation Army Offic- ers, after which they will take appoint- ments in S.A. Corps or Social Activ- ities, During the war ,Canadian farmers got used to the certainty of markets for their products and stabilized prices. This hitherto unfamiliar sense of secur- ity was brought about by government food contracts and price control. Now that the war is over, is the sale of farm products 'to return to the open market and the gamble of fluctuating ,prices? The Canadian, Federation of Agric- ulture and many of its members bodies (for example, the Wheat Pools) have come out in favour of multilateral commodity agreements as the best guarantee of stabilized markets and prices for the farmer. Multilateral commodity agreements mean agree- ments between governments of several countries, for the sale of farm pro- ducts. At present an International Wheat Agreement between thirteen countries, including Canada, is being negotiated at Washington. This is the first and only multilateral commodity agreement to be negotiated since the war. Previously there were inter-gov- ernmental agreements in wheat, coffee, sugar, tea, tin and sawn lumber. Although Canada is not yet a party to a multilateral agreement we are a party to several bilateral contracts with Great Britain. We have contracts ex- tending into the future anywhere from one to four years in beef, bacon, eggs, .and wheat, to mention a few. The Wheat Agreement signed in 1946 is 'the largest deal of its kind in .history. It is a contract for the sale of 600 million bushels of wheat by Canada to 'the United Kingdom over a period of four years at a fixed price of $1.55 a bushel the first two years 'and a min- imum price of $1.25 and $1.00 a bus- hel, respectively, the third and fourth years. In signing such contracts are gov- ernments doing the same thing, in ef- fect, as manufacturers have done for years through combines and cartels. The main difference would seem to be that whereas cartels are drawn up for the benefit of manufacturers alone, commodity agreements should work to the advantage of consumers as well as producers. The subject of "Commodity Agree- ments and Cartels" will be threshed out in National Farm Radio Forum on January 20th,, 1947. A regular Lions luncheon was held at the Queen's Coffee Shop on Monday evening with a good attendance. Guests of the Club were Mr. William Hays and Lion Ron Menzies of Gode- iich, Mr. Wm, Conron of Wingham, and Mr, Ashbellough of Owen Sound. At the request of President Jack McKibbon, Mr. Conron favored with two solo numbers which were very much appreciated. Tailtwister Doc. Irwin was on the job with the fine box and delinquent members were well looked after. All Lions absent from the Christmas program were suitably dealt with, Lion Frank Madill an- nounced that one of the Lions teams was playing hockey tonight, A letter was read by Secretary Stewart Beattie, in which the Lions were thanked by Miss Alice Laidlaw, winner of the Liens Scholarship at W. H. S. Lion Don Nasmith reported apprec- iation received for the Hallowe'en en- tertainment staged by - the Lions. Lion Wilf. Hamilton, Chairman of the Clothing drive last Fall, reported re- ceipt of a letter of thanks to the Lions for their sponsorship of the drive. One whole car had been sent from Wing- ham and an additional 100 pounds -was forwarded later. 20,000,000 pounds of used clothing and shoes had been sent from Canada for use in Europe. Cards of greeting and photos were received from Lion Ed. Gibson in Vancouver, and these were ,passed around the A members. Mr. shkellough of Owen Sound took over from Lion Tamer Jack' Reavie and led the Lions in a brisk sing-song. President Jack told the Club of a movement in town to start a Chamber of Commerce and he felt that this was an opportune.time to hear some facts about this organization and its objec- tivesl. He introduced Lion Ron Men- zies of Purity Flour Mills, Goderich, who had considerable experience at Vancouver and Winnipeg with Cham- ber of Commerce organization. Lion Ron Menzies stated. that in his experience, no community was too large or too small to have a live Cham- ber of Commerce. There should be no conflict between this organization and service clubs. He felt that • service clubs were designed to promote, good fellowship and provide an outlet for philanthropic efforts in a community. The Chamber of Commerce set out to improve the economic conditions of a community. He outlined the various offices and committees and explained the working of each committee on var- ious projects. At Goderich the Retail Merchants' Committee was very active and as a result large passenger'boats had called at !Goderich 'in recent years. Tourists were assisted in every way Possible, Paint-up and Clean-up .cam- paigns had been promoted. Prospec- tive industries • were encouraged. A National Affairs Committee promoted discussion of matters of national im- portance and results were transmitted to the central office to be consolidated with other opinions received and the total result communicated to the Gov- ernment. Over 300,000 business and professiohal men across Canada now belonged .to the organization and much good had been accomplished. Discussion was invited and Lion Bill McCOol moved a hearty vote of thanks to Lion Ron Menzies for coin- ing from Goderich and. .giving the Lions so much valuable information on the subject, ,The meeting closed with the Lions song and Roar,