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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-02-13, Page 1Curlers, At Palmerston A rink of local Curlers composed of Harvey Cook, Jim Breckenridge, Henderson and Prank McCormick, skip, took in a bonspiel At Palmerston last week. In their, three games they won from Walkerton attd Harriston but lost to Mount Forest, VALENTINE TEA St. Paul's Ladies Guild will, hold a twenty-five cent VALENTINE TEA oh Saturday afternoon, Feb. 15th., in the Parish komit of the Church at 3 o'clock. A table of novelties of all de- seriptioti will be okl Sale, '. SIAM °ENMA RK GREEsO INDIA CAN. BOY SCOUT WEEK February 16-23, 1947' poRTUGAL PHILIP SWEDEN 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 and trucks 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, Fair To Be Held In September Music Festival In May The Annual Meeting of Belgrave School Fair was held in the Club. Rooms, Belgrave, on Monday last. Mr. Gerald Nelson, Assist. Agriculture Re- presentative addressed the meeting. It was unanimously decided to again hold a Fair in September also a ,Music Fes- tival in May. The Secretary-Treasur- er reported a fair cash balance, also that there were almost 1700 entries at the Fair held in 1946. Mr. Nelson took charge of the election of officers with the following resells: President, R. H. Coultes; 1st, Vice-President, Lawrence Taylor; 2nd. Vice-President, R. J. Mc. Murray; Sec.tTreas., Stewart Procter; Directors, All teachers 'and Music teachers: Morris No. 1, Albert Nes- bitt, Mrs, T. Dundas, No. 3; Ivan Mc- Arter, Mrs. H. Clark; No, 4: Thos. Miller, Mrs, Lorne Nichol; No. 5: Earl Anderson, Mrs. R. Procter; No, 6: Harold Jacklin, Mrs. J. Bowman; No, 7: Harold Procter, Mrs. R. J, Mc- Murray; No, 8: Ralph Shaw ,Mrs. Robertson; No, 9: Clarence Martin;. Mrs,' Arthur McCall; No. 10: Alex, Shaw, Mrs. W. Peacock; No. 11: W, R. Sholdice, Mrs. Wes, Rackwell; No. 12: Raymond Griffiths, Mrs. Griffiths; East Wawanosh and Morris, No. 17t Abner Nethery, Mrs. 5, Anderson; No. 18: Dan McKenzie, Mrs. Earl Cald- well; East Wawanosh No. 8: j. F, Me- Callum, grs. J. Mellorney; No, 0: Phil Dawson, Mrs. W. Pocock; No, 11: Herson Irwin„ Mrs, L. Wightmant No. 18: Lewis Cook, Mrs. Stanley Cook; East and West Wawanosh, 6: Howard Campbell, Mrs. Earl Wig- htroan; No. 7: Chas. Jefferson, Mrs, Clare Chanutey; No. 16; joins Loeharl, Mrs, Tofu Jardine; 1..".ast Wawanosh and tinllett, No. 5: Wilma flowatt, Mts. C. Falconer. With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1947 Subscriptions $2.00 per Year "The Holy City" and received an ova- tion from Lions. President Jack thank- ed Sam Burton for his fine entertain- ment. President Jack announced that the next meeting would be called "Civic night with Mayor Jack McMichael and Mr. Bev. Bamford of Listowel, present. The Mayor and Council of Teen Town would also be present as guests and Mr. Bamford would be guest speaker of the evening. President Jack introduced Mr. Hugh Gage as guest speaker of the evening. Mr. Gage thanked the Lions for the in- vitation to be present and took as his subject, "The Future of the British Empire". He stated that all people were equal in the eyes of God but some people got off the track whether moti- vated by jealousy, greed, envy or .dis- trust. He suggested that people should encourage better relations and if this objective could be attained, then better relations between nations would result, In summing tip world conditions he. quoted remarks of Lowell Thomas and Viscount Bennett, He felt that Russia would require a great deal more at- tention than she was receiving. He traced the espionage trials in Canada and alSo the, actions of Russia both during and after the war. .He felt that the Russian people only understood force. It was his conviction that the British People were the chosen people of God and that the British Empire had a great destiny. He closed by reciting a poem which expressed the main idea of his address. In moving a vote of thanks to Mr, Gage for his fine ad- dress, Lion Stan Hall complimented him on his good English and fine pro- nounciation in his daily newscasts of CKNX, He felt that the address was a summary of history, as the world MoVeS forward from day to day. Pres- ident Jack conveyed the thanks of the Lions to Mr. Gage and, the meeting closed with the usual song and the Lions Roar, A regular Lions Luncheon was held at the Queen's Grill on Monday even- ing. Guests of the Club were Messrs. Joe Evans, Hugh Gage and Sam Bur- ton. Lion Gord Buchanan acted as Tailtwister and he soon discovered certain Lions were whistling when eat- ing their sOup. He found fault with them for not hitting the right note and inflicted fines, Brilliant colored shirts were much in evidence as Lions came in from the curling bonspiel, Some of the shirts were dazzling' and their wearers were fined. Secretary Stewart Beattie read a card from Lion Al. Walker in Florida, in which he reported attendance at a Lions Club there. Attention was drawn to a Carnival being staged by Brussels Lions on February 14th. Lion Stan Hall reported on the oratorical contest and asked that judges be sel- ected for the next Literary Society meeting to hear contestants. Judges selected were Lions Bob Hetherington, Wilfred French and Rev. Jack James. A letter was read from Lion Ed. Gibson, ,at present residing in Victoria B.C. He told of activities of the Lions Clubs and stated that the Victoria Club had sponsored the sending of a second "Blue" -baby to Baltimore for treatment. This baby was expected back in Victoria shortly and the opera- tions had been successful. The Lions had furnished $3,200.00 to carry on the necessary operation.' Lion Frank Ma- dill reported a hockey match at 8 p.m. With the Ltieknow Midgets playing the local Lions Midgets. President Jack McKibbon called up- on Mr. Sam Burton for a vocal num- ber which Sam provided to the satis- faction of all. At the suggestion of Lion Clarence Richey, a Lions Roar was tendered Lion Harold V. Pym for his faithful service in providing the fineaccompaniments for Lions songs. The colored shirt crowd, Lions Buell- Rae and \Vilf. Hamilton gave a touch- • J. EVANS APPOINTED anon, Connell, iMcKibbon, Haselgrove, s ing rendition of "Margie". In an op- timistic manner, Lion Tamer Jack • As COM MISSIONER Reavie led the Club in singing "In the Good Old Summer Time". Mr. Sam Burton favored with a violin number, To Complete Expired Term Of the Late Frank Sturdy A special meeting of Wingham Town Council was held Thursday morning of last week. The main item of business was the appointment of Joseph J. Evans to the Wingham Util- ities Commission to complete the un- expired term of the late Frank Sturdy. The plaque for he Cenotaph which • was unveiled On Armistice Day and at that time not completed, has since been finished and returned to the town. The council have decided that a portion of the Cenotaph facing John St. will be levelled and the plaque placed there, Visiting From London, England Mrs. Warner and daughter, Audrey, of London, England, arrived last week and are visiting with her sister, Mrs. Duncan Kennedy and - Mr. Kennedy. They sailed on the City of Poona from Newcastle and after ten days arrived at St. Johns. Mr. Frank Turpin of ontreal, is also a visitor at the Ken- nedy home. LOCAL WOMEN'S INSTITUTE NEWS Watch The Advance-Times next week for detailed news re the Febru- ary meeting to be held on Thursday, February 20th. The program commit- tee will be Mrs, E, Snell and Mrs. P. King. The hostesses will be Mrs. H, Campbell, Mrs. C. B. Armitage, Mrs. J. Isard and Mrs. J. Ernest. S. A. OFFICERS WILL EXCHANGE SUNDAY As part of the local strategy in The Salvation Army's world-wide spirit- ual offensive, the "Fighting Faith" Campaign, the Officers of the Wing- ham Corps will be exchanging with Listowel .Corps this coming week-end. Major 1M. Silver and Capt. V. Davis of Listowel, will be the speakers on Sun- day at The Salvation Army, while Capt. B. Agar and Lieut. E. Smith will be conducting the services of "The Army" at Listosivel. Reporting on the Fighting Faith Campaign 'to date, Capt. Agar says that it has evidenced "success spirit- ually". Throughout the season, a monthly week of services is part of the program of the Campaign. The last week in January these proved a success, and were conducted by S. A, officers from Hanover' and Stratford, Last Thursday evening the mid-week service of prayer and bible study was addressed by Capt. H, DeVries of Dundas. Two further weeks are announced which will present services at The Sal- vation Army each week-night, the last weeks of February and March. Watch for the Rexall Birthday Sale, commences Feb, 28th to March 8th. See handbills. Card Party Monday Night The fourth in a series of six card parties will be held in Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 'Monday, February 17, at 8.15. Good prizes for high score and lone hands. Special prize at end of series. Lunch served, Everyone wel- come, Admission 25c. CURLERS HELD LOCAL BONSPIEL An Entry Of Sixteen Rinks Took Part With the storm raging and prospects of slack business on Monday, the curl- ers hurriedly organized a local bon- spiel. They had an entry of sixteen rinks, and three 10-end games were played. , The winning rink was composed of Bill Lee, Bill Tiffin, Murray Rae and Ron Rae, skip. Their score was 3 wins plus 17. Second, M. Bader, Norm Rintoul, Chas. Blatchford and Wilfred Hamilton, skip, with 3 wigs plus 8. Third, Gordon Kerr, Dr. W. A,-Mc- Kibbon, Fred Elliott and Harley Craw- ford, skip, with 2 wins plus 12. UNITED CHURCH W, M. SOCIETY The regular meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of the United Church was held in the Church Par- lors on Tuesday afternoon, February 4th, Owing to the stormy weather, the attendance was not as large as us- ual. Mrs. McLaughlin had charge of the meeting and reviewed the sixth chapter of the Study. Book. "The Ministry of Health and Healing to the People of India." There are 290 Mis- ion Hospitals and 445 Indian Doctors, She paid special tribute to the medical missionaries of India. The business part of the meeting was conducted by the President and the meeting closed with prayer,. A social half hour was much enjoyed, WINNAM TEEN TOWN NOMINATIONS Elections To Be Held Monday, February 17th, An enthusiastic crowd of about 100 teensters met in the Council Chamber of the Wingiram Town Hall at 7 o'clock, Friday evening, for the pur- pose of nominating Mayor, Reeve, and Council for 1947. The meeting was opened by Mr. Stuart Beattie, chair- man of the adult committee for Teen Town. Mr. Beattie explained the fun- ction of his committee then called upon Mr. Sam Burton, Director of Recreat- tion to outline the operations of Teen Town. A temporary committee, con- sisting of Jim Hobden, Doris Culliton, and Mary Ross was then elected to carry on the nomination meeting and to look after the affairs of Teen Town until election day, Monday, February 17th. Out of 18 nominations 16 qual- ified and their names are as follows: For Mayor—Tom Lockridge, Mur- ray Stainton, Grant Ernest, Jim Hobs den. For Reeve:—George Gammage, Jim ,French, Mary ,Lou Connell, Gloria Swanson, For Council:—Gerald Smith, Brian Metcalfe, Vivian Ernest, Joan Gregg, Florence McPherson, Joan Bushfield, Jim Cummins, Bill Lockridge. Two candidates for council are working teensters: Florence McPher- son, a Bell Telephone employee and Gerald Smith, an employee of Fry & Blackball. Anyone aged . 13 to 19 is eligible to vote including working teensters as well as students. The pol- ling booth will be at the Town Hail and will be open from 12 noon until 7 pin s Monday, February 17th. Citizens of Wingham will be given an opportunity of hearing the candi- dates speak over radio station CKNX, Thursday evening at 8 o'clock'and Fri- day evening at 8.15 throUgh the kind- ness of Mr. Murray Johnson and Mr. John Hanna who have given up their usual programmes to make this event possible. Advertisement of the candidates will be found elsewhere in this issue of The Advance-Times and the Director of Recreation would like to express his appreciation to Mr. William MeCool for this courtesy. News Budgets Missing Owing to the storm the mails from rural areas have been held up. We miss these budgets, but will publish them in next issue if received. Seriously Ill Friends of Mrs. Thos. Kew will be sorry to hear of her serious illness. She is at present at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs.'. B. Whittaker of Flesherton, Belgrave Institute Postponed $ The meeting of the Belgrave Insti- tute which was to have been held on Tuesday of this week was postponed until Tuesday next, February 18th, at the home of Mrs. Herb, Wheeler. Ill In Toronto Miss Gwen Irwin of Toronto, dau- ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Herson Irwin of East Wawanosh, is a patient in the Toronto General Hospital, where she had an operation for the removal of her appendix, Her many friends are glad to hear she is getting along nicely. Canada Gets Only 35% B. C. Lumbei{ Great Britain will buy 40 per cent of British Columbia's lumber produc- tion in 1947 at a record high price un- der contracts now being concluded here by Sir Archibald Harris, British ihnber controller. For paying the high prices it is un- derstood Britain will get increased selectivity in 13,C, lumber—the choice of the best produced. Holland and France are also to get B.C. lumber and some will be shipped to the United States. It is expected lumber earmarked for Canadian dom- estic use will be held to 35 per cent of the cut. Young Man: "Last night I dreamed I Married the most beautiful girl in the world," Sweet Young Thing (brightly}: "Were we happy?" GROUP PLAY-OFFS FOR JUVENILES The first round of the group play- offs for Juveniles has been arranged between Chesley and Wingham. The first game of best out of three will be played its Chesley on Friday evening, With the return game in Wingham Arena on Monday night, Feb. 17th, If a third game is necessary it will be played on WedfieSday, Feb, 19th. The Spitfires have a smart team, but they need your support. Come out on Monday night and cheer theist to vie- tory. The winner of this series will meet Ripley for the group championship, OLD FASHIONED BLIZZARD STRIKES Wingham Virtually Isolated As Worst Storm of Season Hits District On Week-end{ The weatherman made no mistake when he promised a blizzard for the week-end, for the worst storm of the season, left Wingham virtually isolatek with all provincial highways and coun- try roads blocked, band town streets in such a condition that it was impossible to drive cars. Snow fell heavily during the week- end and it was accompanied by a howl- ing wind which built it into huge drifts. The weather was cold, with the mer- cury droving to three below ,zero on Saturday night. The Sunday evening church services were cancelled, With the highways all blocked all bus schedules were cancelled, forcibly bringing to mind the necessity of train- service in this area, The C.N.R. trains were kept running, even if they were behind schedule. The C.P.R. cancelled their Monday trains but the snow plow went through to clear the track. Banks of snow line the main street, in some places being ten feet high. The biggest drift reported in town was one estimated at fifteen feet on Mc- Kenzie hill. The provincial plows were all work- ing, hut the drifts were proving a real obstacle. The plow working south on No. 4 Highway on Monday averaged a little over a half a mile an hour. BRINE CLUB Seven tables were present at the weekly meeting of the Wingham Brid- ge Club, on Thursday evening, Febru- ary 5th. The result of the play was as follows: North and South-1st., Mr. and ,Mrs, J. H. Crawford; 2nd., Mrs. D. Nasmith and Mr. Gord. MacKay; 3rd., Mrs. Gco. Ross and Mr. Duncan Kennedy; 4th., Mr. A. Wilson and Mr. J, Mason. East and West—Mrs. G. MacKay and Miss Y. McPherson; 2nd., Mrs. Gs Godkin and Miss M. Johnson; 3rd., Miss Margaret MacLean and Miss Sara MacLean; 4th.', Mr. D. Crompton and Mr. O. Haselgrove.s The Senior C.G.I.T. ,Entertains The Senior C.G.I.T. entertained at a Tobogganing party last Tuesday ev- a Tobogganing Party last Tuesday, Feb. 4th. The boys and girls met at the Wingham United Church and went over to Isard's hill to toboggan. After a couple of hours of merry fun returned to tire church to play games and eat soup and. crackers, which tasted good after a cold night of sport..,, The Rexall Birthday Sale commen- ces Feb. 28th., to March 8th. Watch for bills. BELHAVE SCHOOL FAIR HELD ANNUAL At a General Meeting held recently of the Belgrave Branch of the Red Cross Society it was decided to ask for the surrender of the Charter is- sued in 1940 and close out the activi- ties of the Branch. The balance on band was offered to Ontario Division Headquarters who are still carrying on with war time relief for the suffering. The Society wish' to thank all who have helped in any way during the ex- iuslence of the Society in the last seven year. Financial Report RECEIPTS Jan. 1, 1946 bal. from 1945 $ 791.20 May 11, 1946 membership fee received • 19.00 March, donation 10th line East Wawanosh 9,70 Donation Geo. Irwin .50 $ 820.40 EXPENDITURES Feb. 1946, Material H. Q 29.34 Material locally 12,06 July 16 113 of surplus to Ont, Division 260.00 Cash Bank of Commerce, Dec. 31st,, 1946 519.00 $ 820.40 C. H. Wade, Treas. MO TO CHINA An extension of two weeks has been announced for the Aid-To-China Cam- paign. The new date is Feb. 23rd. Doubtless the heavy snow fall and the blocked roads have 'slowed down the progress of the campaign, making nedessary this extra time. At that there has been a very substantial res- ponse in every district of Huron Coun- ty. The last summary carried the County total up to $7,500. Some mun- icipalities have made generous dona- "ins. One district chairman reports an individual *contribution of 10 ten dollar bills. At first everyone who faced up to the responsibility of rais- ing $12,000 in Huron County for Aid- to-China, was intimidated. More than one said "We can't do it." Now they are saying, "The response has surpris- ed us." Already the Exeter district is very close to its objective. With two snore weeks to go there is a good pro- mise. that the County Allocation will be reached. Leave your 'Contribution with your local banker. Huron County's prosperity is a cup full to overflowing. China's need is a cup drained to the last drop. What should the people of Huron do? DANCE AT ROYAL T Every Saturday evening front 0 to 12. Ken Wilbee's Orchestra, Moderate admission. Attends Convention Mr. A. R, DuVal attended the an- Irinal meeting and banquet of the Wat- erloo Ftii Farmer Association at Bridgeport County Club on Tuesday of last week. RIPLEY FINISHED IN FIRST PLACE ••••••••••1•••••• Nitinghatn Juveniles Lose Costly game Friday 34, The Stainton Spitfires lost a costly Juvenile game at Ripley on Friday night, when three of their players were injured, and possibly may be unable to play in the series with Chesley to de- cide who will meet Ripley in the group finals. The first casualty occurred af- ter 8 minutes of play when George Loughlean had a ligament torn in his shoulder. Murray• Stainton was the next, receiving a cut .beloir his right ?eye which required five stitches. Wil- fred Sell was the last victim, when about halfway through the third per- iod, he received cuts to his eye, ear and =ugh requiring 8 stitches. These casualties left the Spitfires with only seven players to finish the game, a full team with one for relief, The first period was scoreless, and in the second Ripley scored a lone counter. The final period saw both teams scoring twice for a final score of 8-2 for Ripley. The local youngsters had Many opportunities to score, but either missed the net or shot at the goalie. The Wingham lineup!, goal, john- slotl; detente, Sell and Willis; centre, T. Lockridge; toeltridge and ,Edgar; alternates, Ashton, Staintono Loughleatt and Ernest. Referee, Toby Greer, tueknow; linesman, Shirt Bowers, Ripley, BELHAVE RED CROSS SOCIETY TO DISBAND Will Surrender Charter and Cash On Hand To Headquarters LIONS ADDRESSED BY HUM GAGE Wearers Of Brilliant Colored Shirts Swell the Fine Box .1.