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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-02-06, Page 1R. J. Deachman Becomes Hospitiil Life Member During the past ,week the Hospital Building Fund benefitted from the re- ceipt of fees for seiveral memberships of various denomin tions among which was One Hundred oilers from R. J. Deachman of Ottawa, for a Life Membership. R. J. D hman Mr. Deachntan is ;well remembered in this district as ao, former Member of Parliament, preceding Mr. Elston Cardiff, M.P., as representative of this riding in the Federal kliouse at Ottawa. A regular reader the Wingham Advance-Times to' which he has been a subscriber for many years, Mr. Deachman has a keen interest in this community and its welfare. The list .of memberships is steadily growing and for those who have not yet subscribed *you may have your name included in the.tist to be publish- ed in this paper, MArch 5th., if you, attend to the matter at once. NOTICE to VETERANS All Veterans of Wingliam and Dis- trict are requested to6eet at the Ar- mouries, at 2 'p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, for the purpose of *ending' the fun- eral of our late Conirade Frank Sturdy, W. VatiWyck, Preston, Pres.. Sec'y. THRONE 'SPEECH HIGHLIGHTS JUVENILES WIN FROM SOUTHAMPTON Monday evening in the Wingham Arena the Wingham Stainton Spitfires in a juvenile WOAA contest defeated Southampton 5-2 and by so doing moved into a three way tie for first place in the group. Grant Ernest was the leading sniper for the Spitfires with two markers while for South- ampton Davies and Morton dented the twine. Considerable excitement arose when Referee Piper clashed with the Winghae penalty time-keeper over a disputed penalty to Seli for holding. Despite soft ice both teams battled hard, with the locals appearing much better on the play. Summary: First Period I. Southampton, Davies (J, Schular) 2,18. 2. Wingham, 13, Lockridge, (Edgar) 2.87. 8. Wingham Ernest 6,57. Penalties, T,relford 2, Seli, Ashton, Second Period 4. Wingliant, Laughlean, (Ashton) 6.47. 5. Southampton, Morton 13.26, 6. Wingham, Ernest (Stainton) 14.06, Penalties, Sell 2, C. Walmseley, Third Period 7. Wingham, Edgar (Laughlean) 18,46. Penalties, Sell, Stainton, Lineups, Wingham—Goal, Johnson; defence, Willis, Sell; centre, Stainton; wings, Ernest, T. Lockridge; 113. Lockridge,Loughleatt, Ashton, Ed- gar., Southampton-Goal, Cutting; de- knee, Nickel, Trelford; centre, Mort- on; Wings, Lee, L. Wahnseley; subs,, L. Schular, Sockett, Davies, C, Waltn- Seley, , G. Referee, riper of Pert Elgin, Every Saturday evening from 9 to 12. Ken Wilbee's Orchestra, Moderate admission, BRINE 'CLUB 44.44-4- .....•••••••••• %BONNO,,, , WINGHAM d& 1/74 Pleik7.."4,,, 4 INCOVA4E0 t. 1870 NOTICE TO MOTORISTS RE SNOW PLOUGHING The co-operation of all citizens of the Town is requested by 'the Town Council in keeping all cars ar4trucks off the streets of the Town after two o'clock each morning in order that the snow ploughing may be more effi- ciently carried out. W. A. Galbraith, Town Clerk. barn With Which Is Amalgamited The iGorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6th, 1947 . Subscriptions $2.00 per Year HORTICULTURAL SOC. ANNUAL MEETING * Ratification of the Germati satellite peace treaties will be sought, * Legislation to enable Canada to carry out her obligations under the United Nations charter .and to give ef- fect to agreements arising out of in- ternational relations will be introduced, * * Measures will be submitted provid- ing for an increase of from 245 to 255 in Commons membership and for chan- ges in the Dominion Elbction Act, Officers Re-Elected, Treasurer's Report Shows Good Balance The 25th Annual Meeting of the Wingham Horticultural Society was held on Friday evening. The Treasur- er's report showing a good balance is • as follows: RECEIPTS Bal. from 1945 64.81 Legislative Grant 51.35 Town Grant 50.00 Members Subscriptions—. . 76.00 Sale of Plants 14.75 Bank Interest. .22 25713 1.45 30.00 3.81 $ 145.35 Balance on hand 111.78 $ 257,13 The 1946 offiPers will continue in office for 1947. This being the occa- sien of the 25th.anniversary of the or= ganization of this Society it is• hoped, that a suitable celebration may be ar- ranged for midsumnier or early au- The annual convention will be held on March 6th and 7th in the !General 'Brock. Hotel, Niagara Falls, Ont, rhe Premium Committee will, eri- -deavou'r to have suitablPpreminms•for 1947 members. This list will be pub- lished later, MD-111-CHINA The Campaign for Aid-To-China is in its last week. Thorisands Of appeal letters have gone through the mails. Newspapers and radio' have broadcast the plight of the Chinese people. . It is tot likely that many Huron County people will dismiss the Aid-To-China appeal by blaming the tragedy of China on the Civil War, which is•now going on. The major cause of 'China's. tragedy is her 8 years of war with Japan, during six of which war years China was our ally. The needy Chin- ese have a claim on our help. No complete sum-up of contributions over the county is available as yet, but when Mr. Fingland reports over $1000 from Clinton and district and Mr. Nimmo reports over $1300 from Wing- 'ham and district, it seems fair to -cOnclude that the tide is rising, the tide of Huron County's generosity. Do not delay further. Leave your gift with your local bank. Your gift -means the saving of life in far away China. No country has been more richly blessed than Huron. Huron's objective is 12,000. It is hoped that :next week a county wide summary will be available. Card Party Monday Night The -fourth ill a series' 'of six card parties •will be held ,in .Sacred .,Heart Parish Hall, Monday February 10th,' at 8.15. Good prizes for high score and lone hands. Special prize -at end of series. Lunch served. Everyone wel- come. Admission 25e. Skating Party at Brussels The Belgrave Athletic Association is holding a Skating Party in the Brus- sels Arena, Friday evening, Feb. 7th, Everbody welcome, Aitended ConVention 'At Quebec Mr. W. H, Gurney attended the Canadian Glove Manefacturers Con- vention held at the Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City, last week. Intermediates Defeat Harriston The Wingham Intermediate O,H,A. team played in Harriston ore Monday evening. In a closely contested game they came out a winner by the score of 5-4, • Had Operation Monday Dr, A. W. Irwin was taken to Wing- ham General Hospital on Monday afternoon for the removal of his ap- pendix, He is doing nicely. This is the fifth operation Art has undergone in the last few years. Juveniles Play at Ripley Percy Stainton's Juvenile. Spitfires play their last scheduled game at Rip- ley on Friday evening. The winner of this game will finish in first place in the group and Will steed by for the play-offs until the loser and Chesley decide the second position. Provincial To Police Rural Ontario The Provincial Police Act of Ontar- io was proclaimed and came into oper- ation Feb. 1st., Attorney-General Blackwell announced, He said that all rural Ontario except certain designated areas will be relieved of the cost of maintaining a police force and of the responsibility of law enforcement, and the policing will be done by the Ont- ario Provincial Police Force. DANCE AT ROYAL T EAST WAWANOSII SCHOOL BOARD A meeting of the East Wawanosh School Board was held at Belgrave on January 29th, The question of crowded conditions at Belgrave School was left over, since a suitable, room or building, is not available; which would pass the re- quirements of the Dept, of Education, which pays 50% of the cost. It was also found that additional equipment and teachers were just as scarce as ever. Mr, L. Taylor and Mr. M. Robinson were appointed as a committee to spot a new well to.be drilled at No, 9. It was decided that prizes were to be given at the Belgrave School Fair, concerning a Safety Competition; (1), the best poster; (2) the best essay, length one foolscap page, The Board' recommended that Mr. J. F. McCallum act as truant officer, at a salary of $20,00 a year. Nine accounts totalling $100.21, were ordered paid. Wood contracts were let for all schools, and caretakers were engaged at six schools. The meeting adjourned to meet in the future on the fourth Monday of each month. GIVE US YOUR ITEMSOF NEWS The• Meek courtesy you can show your gfiests•'; from out of town is to have their -visits mentioned in the loc- al paper-your paper. We ,are endeavouring to print the newsiest paper possible, but many an item is overlooked, not because we did not. want to print it, rather because we were unaware that it happened. We. need your co-operation and assistance, if 'you know any; thing that you think will be of interest please telephone 34. We will appreciate it. VALENTINE TEA St. Paul's Ladies Guild will hold a twenty-five cent VALENTINE TEA. on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 15th., in the Parish Room of the Church at 3 o'clock. A table of novelties of all de- scription will be on sale. Ontario House Opens March 6th Premier Drew of Ontario announced Saturday the Provincial :Legislature will open its 1947 session'on Thursday, March 6th. The premier said the de- cision was reached at a Cabinet meet- ing but announcement. was withheld to communicate with the 'lieutenant- governor. B.Y.P.U. The Young People of the Wingham Baptist Church held their meeting on Monday night with a good number in attendance. The program. was pre- pared by Harold Pocock with the vice- president, Miss Ruth Cantelon in charge. The meeting was opened with the hymn, "I know Whom I Have Be- lieved", and prayer by Mrs. Bruce MacLean, Miss Marjorie Falconer then read the Scripture found in Psalm 46, Mrs. Frank Collar lead a reading entitled "How a Policeman was Sav- ed", which was followed by a Bible Quiz conducted by Miss Ruth Cante- lon. A second hymn entitled "Sun- light in my soul" was sung by all. 'The speaker of the evening was Mr. Harold Pocock whO took for his text, Ephesians 3: 21-22, which speaks of our God who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that' worketh in us. The closing hymn was "Jesus paid it all", and Mr, Frank Col- lar closed with prayer, MAILING LISTS WERE CORRECTED The mailing lists of The Advance- Times have been corrected up to and including Mqnday, Feb. 3rd, and the label on your paper should now read correctly. Should your label be in er- ror please notify us at once in order that it may be rectified. If your label bears a date prior to Feb.47, your subscription is in arrears and settlement should be made at the earliest opportunity. All subscriptions are payable in advance•as required by the circulation bureau and advertising agencies. • Dance At Currie's School, Friday, Feb. 7th. A dance will be held at the Currie School on Friday evening, Feb. 7th. Tiffin's ,Orchestra.- Everybody wel- come. Arrived In England We received a letter from Mrs. J. W. Smyth this week in which she de- scribed' her trip to England on the Queen Elizabeth. She sailed on the 27th of November and arrived in Lan- caster on the 4th of December. The trip over was very rough and at one time the boat rolled over on its side and she as well as many others thought it was all over for them. She writes that there are plenty of good things over there but they are quite expen- sive. Mrs. Smith formerly resided on the corner of Edward and 'Patrick Sts., Wingham. TALK ON HANDICRAFTS Good Crowd Despite Stormy Weather A talk on "Handicrafts" given by Mrs. Lereine Ballantyne representa- tive of a flour mill was much enjoyed by the ladies of Wingham on Friday afternoon, January 31st,, when a meet- ing sponsored by the Woman's Assoc- iation was held in the United Church S.S. room. After the singing of "0 Canada", Mrs. R. R, Hobden, 'presi- dent, welcomed the ladies, Musical numbers were offered by Mrs, W, B. McCool, Mrs: W. J. Greer on behalf of the W.A. introduced the speaker. Speaking ore "Handicrafts of the Can- adian Woman" Mrs. Ballantyne ap- pealed for the featuring of more local design in the craft work done in the differotat districts, Mrs, Geo, Howson moved a hearty vote of thanks to the speaker which was seconded by Mrs. A, W. Irwin. A social hour was then enjoyed. The Wingham town council met on 'Monday evening with all members pre- sent, Mayor Kennedy in the chair. His worship expressed regret at the sud- den passing of Frank Sturdy, Utilities Commissioner. Mr. Sam Burton, director of Recre- ation, was present reported on his work and what had been accomplished to date. Communications were received from Waltei• H. Woods, Turnberry, Turnberry School Board, thanking the council for the council chambers for holding their meetings. Salvation Army, appealing for funds for their Hamilton Hospital. Dr, W. A. McKibbon, Medical Offi- cer of Health, giving a complete re- port for the year. He reported 219 births and 55 deaths. A vote of thanks was ordered sent to Dr. McKibbon for his excellent report. Navy League, requesting permis- sion to hold a tag day this year, This was granted. Sailors' Society, requesting permis- sion for tag day. No action was tak- en. Ontario Mayor Association, contain- ing submissions presented to Provin- cial Government, and requesting mem- bership. The membership fee was or- dered paid. Johns Mansville re the condition of the roof of the town hall. This will be inspected shortly. Liquor License Board, explaining whereby the municipality .by designat- ing the local police as enforcement of- ficers of the Liquor Control Act, all fines will be paid to the municipality. lOwing to ,some doubt as to whether Wingham was under the Liquor Con- trol Act or Canada Temperance. Act brought some discussion. It was de- cided that such bylaw and agreement be entered into if the Liquor Control Act is in force here. War Assets Corporation regarding Port Albert buildings. The. Finance .Committee-presented a number of accounts properly certified, These were ordered paid. Court, Rae for the Street Committee explained the trouble with the snow plow, and asked Coun. Reavie to re- port on the matter of purchasing a truck. The council were in favour of the purchase and the committee were empowered to secure prices. The work of removing the curbs and widening Josephine street was discussed. The field at the south end of the town could 'be made into a suitable hard ball diamond was their opinion and this will he looked into when the estimates for the year are struck, The matter of cars being parked on the streets and interefering with the snow plow was a big question, and the council agreed to appeal to motorists to have their cars removed during the night so that this work could be car- ried on to greater advantage. Coun, McKibbon for the Property Committee, reported on the painting and decorating. He said new toilets and wash bowl have been installed. New blinds have been ordered for the council chambers, and he felt that lin- oleum should be laid in the ladies rest room and corridor. For the Fire Committee, Coun. Gur- ney reprted that 2 nozzles and 100 feet of hose were needs, the rest of the equipment was in good shape. Trouble is being experienced with cars parking at the side of the town hall, •Itindering the movement of the fire truck. The Street Committee was empowered to interview the town solicitor with re- gard to parking there and on streets entering Josephine, and to submit same at the next meeting. • Conn. Campbell reported that the Welfare Committee had agreed to take over the ways and means committee of the Red Cross. Conn. Rae, chairman of the Band Committee, suggested that the Band be given the privilege of using the council chambers for meetings and to hold practise. After a discussion it was agreed that the Band be granted use of the stage in the town hall for practise and part of the cupboard space in the council chambers for storage of instruments. 'The Bond of $2000 for the treasurer The accommodation for farm horses was a much discussed question, The council agreed that much improved conditions es are an urgent necessity and if a right of way can be secured from Canada Packers that the property of Mr. A. Anstett be purchased if pos- sible, so that a barn may be erected on it with the assistance of neighbouring farmers and the merchants of the town, Mayor Kennedy reported that there have been a numbet of enquiries lately regarding building lots. The council agreed to advertise for any having lots for sale to leave all informatiett with the town clerk. WINOHA111 LEGION INSTALLS OFFICERS Committees For the Year Are Selected Zone Commander Norman W, iMil- ler, installed the following 1947 slate of officers at the annual meeting of the Wingham Legion Branch 180. President, Walter VanWyck; 1st. Vice-President, Dr. A. W. Irwin; 2nd, Vice-President, E. S. Lewis; 3rd. Vice- President, T. W. Platt, financial Sec- retary, Lloyd Hingston; recording- secretary, John Preston; Press Secret- ary, Frank Sturdy; Treasurer, Carl Seip; adjustment officer, Duncan Ken- nedy; assistant, Robert S. Hethering- ton; Sgt. at Arms, Bert Mitchell; assis- tant, Willis Hall; Chaplain, Rev, Alex Nimmo; auditors, Dr. George Ross, Donald Nasmith. Welfare and Visiting Committee:. A. M, Peebles, Richard Burbridge, Emerson Shera, Frank Collar, R. Col- lar, K. Johnston, Jack Bateson. Poppy Committee, Dr. A. W. Ir- win, William G. Hamilton, E. S. Lew- is, Donald Nasmith, Ai D. MacWil- liam. House and Property Committee, 'Walter VanWyck, A. M. Peebles, Ar- thur Furness, Richard Burbridge, Ten- ant Henderson, W. W. Armstrong,. Willis Hall. Entertainment and Social Commit- tee, DeWitt Miller, Frank Hopper,. Donald French, Ross Hamilton, Nor- man Welwood, Membership Committee, Joseph El- lacott, Roy Bennett, Harry Posliff, J. S. Walters, Kenneth H. Wheeler, Alvin Smith, Marvin Brown,. Lloyd Case- more, Ralph Hammond, Bruce Mac- Lean. Executive Committee, W. W. Arm- strong, C. R. ,Coultes, Alex Corrigan, A. M. Peebles, Richard Burbridge, George Day, J. M. King and all offic- ers with the exception 'of the various committees. ST. PAUL'S LADIES NILO HELD ANNUAL Accept Objective Of $500,00 To Be Raised During Year Following are the highlights from the Throne Speech read last Wednes- day at the opening of the third session of the 20th Parliament: Legislation will be 'introduced to continue some price and commodity controls. * * The necessity .of giving statutory form to some wartime powers, will bring under review measures relating to labor relations, agriculture, market- ing, immigration, defense, finance and export trade. Amendments to the Old Age Pen- sions Act will be introduced. * * * Taxation agreements with the prov- inces will be submitted for approval. A committee of the Commons and the Senate will be established to con- sider and report on the question of human rights and fundamental free. &Ins. EXPENDITURES Periodicals Cost of Plants Affiliation Fee -Salaries Advtg., Postage; .24.15 ft5.94' The annual meeting of the Ladies Guild of St, Paul's Church was held at the Rectory on Friday afternoon, Jan. 31st,, and was opened with pray- er by Rev. James. The retiring President, Mrs, E. 5. Nash thanked all the members for their co-operation- during the past year and after hearing the minutes of the last meeting and a splendid financial report for the year 1946' she vacated the chair and called on the Rector to carry on the election of officers for 1947 which resulted as follows:— Hon. Pres. Mrs. E. 5, Nash President, 'Mrs. Fred Fuller Secretary, Mrs. R. E. Armitage Treaserer, 'qrs. 114. Dodd. The' different committees to be ap pointed, by the officers of the Guild. The matter of raising . funds was thoroughly discussed and the ladies have. accepted, an objective of $500.00 to be raised during the year, the main issue being the Organ Restoration Fund and a motion' was carried that we' start with a Valentine Tea. :A motion was also carried that we pay' 90e/& of the taxes on the church and rectory .at Once. . Several repairs necessary to the Rec tory ,were also arranged for as soon as PoSsible: " ' At the co•nclusionof the business lunch was ,Served by` MrS. James assis- ted by'Mrs. Armitage. and` Mrs.' Con- nell, Nine tables were present at the weekly meeting of the Wingham 'Brid- ge Club on Thursday evening, January gilt:. 'The result 'of the play was as follows: North and South, 1st., W. H. French and j. H. Crawford; 2nd,, C. H. McA-voy and 6. Mackay; 3rd., Mrs. 14. C, MacLean and Mrs. D.13, Porter; 4th., Mrs, G, MacXay, and Miss M. Johnson; 5th., Gee, Williams and A. NI, Forbes. East anti West: 1st., Miss M, Mac- Lean and Mrs. R, S. Hetherington; 2fid„ Mrs. R, DeVal and It, S. Nether- ingteit; Std., y. Mason and A. French; dth,, It. DtiVal and O. Naselgtove; 5th, Don Nesmith and D. Crompton, WORST STORM OF YEAR EXPERIENCED . Many News Budgets Held Up In the Mails Winter brought up its big guns last week and dealt its heaviest blow of the year over practically all Ontario. It started with a heavy fall of snow on Wednesday and on Thursday with a high wind blocked many of the roads. Mr. and Mrs. Alf, Lockridge were in Walkerton on Thursday evening, where Alf was refereeing a hockey match, on their return. the car stuck in a snow bank this side of Teeswat- er, and they walked eight miles home through the storm. For a few days the storm eased up but started again Monday of this week and by Tuesday with the temperature down to 7 above, the roads were again 'extremely heavy or block. Several budgets of news failed to arrive in time for publication owing to the mails being held up. The mail and express truck from Clinton was unable to get through Tuesday afternoon. SHED ACCOMMODATION CONCERNS COUNCIL To Investigate Possibility of Buying Property for Erection of Shed InterMediates Have Two Home Games The local Intermediate B entry has its last two home games coming up. Friday, Feb. 4th, Palmerston will be the opposition, and Tuesday, Jan. 11th it will be Milverton. They also have a couple more away from home. These four remaining games, will decide whether they will make a play-off berth or not. So turn out Friday and Tuesday, the boys are out to win and you may be assured they will be worth seeing. Teen Town Meeting A Teen Town Meeting for all 'teen agers on Friday, Feb. 7th, 7 p.m., at the Town Hall, Working teensters as well as students are invited. This is a. nomination meeting. EAST WAWANOSH FEDERATION MET The regular monthly meeting of the East Wawanosh Federation of Agric- ulture was held in the Belgrave Co- Operative Club Rooms on January 15th., 1946. Twelve members of the. executive and directorate were pros- cut, The following motions were car- ried, Moved by Albert Coultes sec- onded by John Buchanan that the minutes of time last meeting held. on December 11th., be adopted as read. Moved by Aldin Purdon seconded by Chas, Robinson that the executive arrange for the meetings-in connection. with ,Calfhood Vaccination and Warble Fly Control. Moved by John Buchanan seconded by Lorne Scott that the youth delegate to the Provincial Annual meeting be given $15.00, Moved by John Buchanan second- ed by Geo. Carter , that the Banquet be left over till the annual meeting. Moved by John Buchanan second- ed by Mason Robinson that the reports, of the delegates to the County Annual Meeting be adopted. Moved by Chas. Robinson seconded by Mason Robinson that we ask the Council to hold a special meeting to consider the purchase, of spraying equipment for weed and Warble, Fly control. was ordered renewed, Moved by Wm. McClenaghan see- (Aided by Albert Coultes that the meet- ing adjourn. The ,council also decided to advertise for a man for town work, one who is capable of driving a truck. An application for a building permit was received from R. A, Collie, at was approved. 'The clerk, W, A. Galbraith, reported from the Nortitulteral Society, stating that owing to the 'number of trees that had been cut this year, this society was willing to plant a free 'free of charge to all who applied for same.