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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-03-13, Page 1ob TO CARRY ON IN CANADA THE RED CROSS HEEDS oom..(0,HELP/ Wingham's Quota is $3,000.00 Be as Generous as Possible when the Canvasser calls on you. THE WORK OF MERCY NEVER ENDS CANADIAN+ REP CROSS PROF. A. W. ANDERTON U. C. ORGANIST RESINS Professor A. W. Anderton, who for the past six years has been organist and choirmaster of the Wingham Unit- ed Church has resigned, and has ac- * cepted a similar position in St, George's Anglican Church, Goderich. He corninericeS his new duties the 1st: of May. '"' • It is' with "'egret that we hear,of his going as Mr.'Anderton, an outstanding musician, will be greatly missed by music lovers. Believing that six. years is long enough to serve at any one time, it speaks well for him that he is return- ing to Goderich again after having served there twice before.' WINfiliAlli MERCHANTS TO HAVE STYLE SHOW Local Clothing Merchants mepat tire Recreation -Director's office in -the Town. Hall to plan a style show to be 'held, bit 'Wedneddey, April 2nd., Pro- ceeds of the show will be donated to- ward the Summer Recreation Pro- gramme' in Wingham. The show. will feature men's wear as well as women's and children's wear. Music and novel style events will also be featured, Ad- mission will be 25 cents and tickets will be on sale at all clothing stores in town. Dance To Airliners At the Royal T tonight (Wednes- day) to the music of the CKNX Air- liners. Modern dancing 9.30 to 1. Ad;- mission 50c. Attends. Band Convention Mr. Ernest, Seddon, Band Leader of Wingham Town Band, attended the annual convention of the Canadian Bandmasters' Association held in Wat- erloo last week. He was elected a, member of the organization. Curling At London Two rinks of Wingham curlers are taking part in the London Bonspiel to- day (Wednesday). They are: H. P.. Carmichael, J. H. Crawford, 0. Reset- grove and J. F. Murray, skip, and Mr.. White, M. Rae, C. H. McAvoy and A. M. Crawford, skip. • Tea and Baking Sale The Ladies Aid of St. Andrew's Presbyterian. Church will hold a St. Patrick's Tea. and Sale of Baking in the Sunday School room of the church on Saturday, March 15th., at 3 o'clock.,. Everybody welcome. BIRTHS CRUIKSHANK—In The Wingliant General Hospital on Sunday, March 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. Win. Cruik- shank, R. R. 2, Wingham, a daugh- ter. DENNY—In Teeswater, on Friday.. March 7th., 1947, to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Denny, a daughter. MILNER—In The Wingham General Hospital on Monday, March 10th, to Mr. and Mrs. John Milner, Luck'. now, a daughter, LONDESBORO WINS TO EVEN SERIE& • COUNCIL PETITIONED FOR NEW SEWERS Snow Removal Expenditures For January and. February Approximately $2,000, The Wingham Town Council met on Wednesday evening with all mem- bers present, Mayor Kennedy in the chair, Communications were received and read from: Mrs. T. Y, Smith, A. C. Adams and Town of Lindsay. The Recreation Council presented a list of their officers. asking that the Council officially appoint them. This was approved. Mr. Sam Burton, director of Recre- ation, was present and gave his report on the activities for the month, the nominations and election of the Teen Town Council, and also told of some new activities to be started in the near future. The Council moved a hearty vote of thanks for his efforts. Two petitions were presented re- questing sanitary sewers be construc- ted on their streets. , One was from the, residents on the north end of Leo- pold and Minnie Streets, and the other from the residents of Charles and Albert Streets. • The Clerk was instructed to ascer- tain if the petitions were properly sign- ed, and the Executive Committee was empowered to engage an engineer to prepare necessary plans: The Finance Committee presented a• number of accounts properly certified. These were ordered paid. Councillor Rae for the Street- Com- mittee reported on, the difficulties of snow removal and that the cost for January and February was approxi- mately $2,000, a large percentage of this will be refunded by the Provincial Government. McKibbon reporting for the Property Committee, said the work of renovating the hall is about completed, and to keep the new floors in shape, he recommended the purchase of a floor maintainer; together with clean- ers. The Council approved this re- commendation, Court. Gurney reported for the Fire Dept. that they were trying to secure new -ty'pe, easily controlled nozzles. Coun. Campbell, Chairman of the Welfare Committee, who have charge of the Red. Cross Campaign, reported that the organization was complete and canvassers appointed. Coun. Rae said the Town Band is now holding its practices in the Town Hall. He ,suggested that Bandmaster Seddon be sent to the Bandmaster's Convention to be held on Friday, 'Sat- urday and Sunday at Waterloo. This Was agreed. New instruments for the Band must be secured, he said, as a large number are desirious of playing in the band, but no instruments are available. Building• permits were received and accepted from E, S. Copeland, for gar- age, and Wm, H. Davidson, for garage of cement block in east side of Joseph- ine Street. The Council approved plans for the complete survey of the sewers and wat- erworks of the town, and the 'drawing of blueprints, in conjunction with the Utilities Commission. Tenders are to be secured for the equipping of toilets in the new Band Stand at the Horticultural Park. Eleven applications were received for the position of full time mainten- ance man and truck driver, The appli- cation of . James Angus was accepted. Three tenders were received on the purchase of a new truck. The tender of Wingham Motors for a G.M,C 3 ton truck was accepted. • Mayor Kennedy reported on the pur- chase of two buildings from Port Al- bert Airpprt, and possibly at later date additional buildings may be secured. Card Party Monday Night The last of a series of six card par- ties will be held in 'Sacred Heart Parish Hall, on Monday, March 17th. The prize for lone hands and high score will be given, Lunch served, Everybody welcome. Admission 25c. Institute Meeting March 20th. Watch next week's paper for details of the Women's Institute meeting, Thursday, March 20th. Walks To Teeswater Mr. Chas. Dauphin who has been unable to return to hit mill in Tees- Water because of the storm returned on Sunday afternoon (by skis and made the trip in VA hours. Book Early For Your Easter Permanent Done with the latest equipment at the Charm Beauty Salon, Minnie St., Phone 445, Cold Waves or Permanents, Machine or mathitieless, Pingo Way. es, Manicures, Breck Treatments and Hot Oil Treatments, Licensed Opera- tor. Eileen Reset, PURCHASED BLYTH MILLING BUSINESS 'Will Modernize Plant For Production Of Flour The local firm of Howson & How-• lop are expanding their business, hay- ing purchased the Milling business of Irving Wallace at Blyth, and are tak- ing possession this week. At present the Blyth Mill is equip- ped with a Deisel engine which has .only sufficient power to operate either the chopping mill or the flour mill at -one time. , „ Howson & Howson, plan on instal- ling electric motors .to operate the flour mill which has a capacity of 100 "barrels a day. BRIDGE CLUB Eight tables were present on Thurs- day evening, March 6th,, at the weekly meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club. The result of the 'play was as fol- lows: North and South—lst., A. Wil- •son and a Kennedy; 2nd., Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Mrs. G. .Godkin; 3rd., Dr. 1G, Ross and J. H. Crawford; .4th., Miss Mary Johnston and R. R: Hobden; 5th., Mrs. R. DuVal and Geo. 'Williams. East and West—lst., W. H. French and D. Nasmith; 2nd., Miss McCal- •Ium and C. H. McAvoy; 3rd., ;Mrs. W. H. French and 0. Haselgrove; tied 4th. and 5th,, R. 'S. Hetherington and D.., Crompton, Miss Y. McPherson and 'G. MacKay. -- F, B. Y. P. AI The Fellowship Baptist Young People's Association held it's regular 'weekly meeting on Monday night with a good attendance and Mr. Frank Col- lar in charge. The opening hymn was "Sing the Wondrous Story" and Mr. 'Brooks led in prayer, The theme of 'the meeting was "Temperance" and dwelling particularly on liquor. Short minute readings on the subject were given'by all present. A duet was well supplied by the Misses Helen Louise Pocock and Ruth Brooks entitled "The Blessed Old Story is True" which was ;enjoyed by all. Two readings were given, first by Bruce MacLean entitled "God's Farm, God's Farmer" and sec- ond by Norman Pocock entitled "At- tending to My Business". A second duet was ably rendered by Mrs..Reg. Collar and Mrs. Glenn Schiefle, entit- led, " Face to Face". The scripture reading was found in I John 3: 1-11, after which Mrs. Frank Collar follow- ed with the reading, "The Visitor". The closing hymn was "Every Day, Every Hour" and Mrs. „Bruce Mac- Lean closed with prayer. DANCE AT ROYAL T • Every Saturday evening from .9 to 12. Ken Wilbee's Orchestra. Moderate admission. School Dentist At Kirkland Lake " Dr. Bill Burginan recently received the appointment of School Dentist for Kirkland Lake. Kitchen Shower For Bride Mrs.Wm. Young and Mrs. Ken. Johnson were hostesses' recently at a :kitchen shower in honour of Mrs, Chas. Dauphin, formerly Miss Lois 'Adams. The bride received a lovely collection of red and white kitchen ware, „ 3t's foolish to neglect your friends And have to make delayed amends When Rust Craft 'Cards are always there, To keep your friendship in repair! -/P—at McKibbon's HURON OLD BOYS ELECT OFFICERS B. 14, McCreath was this week elect. ed President of the Huron Old Boys Association for the 47th year of the Association's existenee. Other officera representing all sections of the County Were elected as follows: Honorary President, Fred Elliott; first vice-presi- dent, R. MacKenzie; 2nd, vice-presi- dent, Miss Vera Gardiner; Secretary, Mrs. C. Hollingsheml; Assistant Sec- retary, Miss' Mary MacGregor; Treas. ureri E. Hunter; Publicity, M, Cook, Wes. McCutcheon, W. Buchanan; Membership, Gerald Stewart, Mrs, I. Brodie, Miss S. Walker and E Ploody, A bridge and euchre Will be held at the }Miamian dub, on I'riday, March gist 'The special feature of this malt- ering will be a pairs competition for euchre for a new Trophy, the MeLarett Memorial Cup, to perpetuate the metzt- orY of the late J. A.• MeLateit. Pull partiettleri IAEA With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News tl Single Copies Five Cents WINGI-IAM, ONTARIO, TH. H RSDAY -MARCH 13th, 1947 Subscriptions $2.00 per Year RECREATION COUNCIL NAMED OFFICIALLY Ily.,••,••••,••• At their regular meeting' on Wed- nesday, March 5th., the Town Coun- cil officially appointed the following citizens members of the Wingham Re- !creational CounCii for 1947. D, C. Nasmith, Rev, A. Ninuno, A.t 0. Garrett, R. R. Hobden, F, V. Rus- sel, W. W. Gurney, W. S. Hall, W. Gordon, H. Pocock, Rev. J. H. James, T. Rafferty, A. J. Lockridge, R. A. Coutts, J. 'Gorbutt, V. Laughlean, J. R. Rae, W. R. Hamilton, C. Soip, T. W, Platt, M. L. Gregg, W, B. Mc- Cool, J. P. McKibbou, D. Miller, C. Deans,, H. Fuller, Mrs. E, Webster, ;Mrs. Muriel Dawson, Win. Henderson, R. A. Pollock, Mrs. F, A. Parker, J. Ludwig, P. Stainton, The, first five named will act as the Council's Executive until the end of this month when a new executive will be elected to hold office for the fiscal year commencing April 1st., 1947. W INGHAM LEADS IN AID-TO-CHINA The latest returns received • for the Aid-To-China Fund in Huron County places Wingham and district at the top with $3512, Exeter amid district, $3400; IGoderich and district, $2850; Clinton and district, $2267; Seaforth and district, $1400; County 'Council grant,$500. Total for Huron County, $13,929. Mr. A. W. Anderton Absent Sunday Prof. A. W. Anderton, organist and choirmaster ,of the United Church, was absent from both services on Sunday, suffering with -rheumatism. Mrs. W. W. Currie played the organ morning and evening, TRAFFIC' SLOWLY RETURNS TO NORMAL C. N. R. and Highways Open But C. R, Still Remains Closed Traffic is slowly returning to norm- al in Wingham after being cootnpletely stalled for several days. , On Thursday afternoon the C.N.R. plow arrived in Wingham and the first mail arrived on Friday. ,The plow, after leaving Wing- ham, was thrown off the tracks when it stnuck,,a, huge drift near Lucknow, and it wasn't until Sunday that the line was cleared to Kincardine. Highway No. 86 was opened to Lis- towel on Friday afternoon, No. 4 to Blyth, was cleared Monday morning and on t6, Clinton that night, The roads are also open to Lucknow and Teeswater. No. 87 from Bluevale to Harriston was opened on Tuesday but no traffic was allowed. The C.P.R. expects to have their line open today (Wednesday) after be- ing closed. for a week and a half. Owing to lack of grain the Howson & Howson Mill was closed all last week and three days of the previous.. week. Three oil trucks were waiting in Blyth and as soon as the plow was through, came on to Wingham where many with oil furnaces were running low in fuel, THE NEED IS GREAT SUPPORT RED CROSS By Your Donation Make Sure That Wingham Again Reaches Its Objective 1,..1••••••••=101, Beginning March 3rd., the Canadian Red' Cross Society; will make its first major National Appeal for funds since the end' of the war with an objective of $5,000,000 for 1947, This represents the minimum amount required to fin: ance a peacetime Programme in Can- ada true to the .01)jecta of the Red Cross Charter: `"In time of Peace or War to carry on and assist in work for the improvement of health, the pre- vention of disease,i and the mitigation of suffering," This peacetime ;flea for funds repfe- sents a challenge t,' the people of Can- ada ... an opportu ity to voice apprec- iation in terms of bllars and cents for outstanding service rendered our fight- ing men 'by the Canadian Red Cross during the war years. Now the Soc- iety is turning to the needs of peace and the alleviation 'of human suffering in Canada. Surplus wartime furls, un- der the War Charities Act, earmarked for and being spent on war relief, can- not be used for this purpose. With the moneyIto be raised in the next few weeks th. Red Cross plans to provide aid to -Veterans, more Out- post Hospitals, on the frontiers of Can- ada .. a FREE National Blood Trans- fusion Service, Crippled Children's work . . .a stronger Junior Red Cross and extend such services as First Aid. Home Nursing, Swimming Instruction, Nutrition and facilities for Disaster Relief. In the spirit of Winston Churchill's unforgetable worth, "Every man and every womant will have the chance 'to show the finest qtrilities of their race, and render the highest service to their cause." . . .this paper wholeheartedly recommends full community support to the Canadian Red Cross Society's plea for1unds to undertake this important peacetime programme. The objective for Wingham is $3,000,00 when the canvasser calls on yint make your donation as -generous as poossible. With your co-oneration it,is hoped that the Town of Wingham canvass will largely be completed 'this week, Areas outside of the town are asked to leave their donations at one of the banks or make a cheque payable to the Canadian Red Cross Society and mail it to the Wingham Branch of the Red Cross. An official receipt will be mailed to you. All names will be pub- lished in The Advance-Times, TEAM RUNS AWAY WRECKS MILK SLEIGH The team of W. R. Cruikshank standing at a coal yard while coal was being loaded in the' sleighs became frightened 'and bolted for home, In their mad dash they collided with a sleigh of the Smith Dairy completely demolishing it, and later crashed into the rear of F. W. Spry's car, denting the trunk -and rear of the car. One horse received a bad cut below its shoulder and bled profusely, but we learn was not damaged seriously. ORGANIZED JUNIOR FISH AND GAME CLUB About seventy boys and girls met in the Town Hall auditorium last Fri- day to form a Junior Fish and Game, Club: Sam Burton, Director of Re- creation presided as the election of of- ficers took place. Officers elected are as follows: . . President-7-Arnold McIntyre Sec,-Treas.—Mary Somers Directors—Willard Platt, Gerald Gerrie, John Hanna and Bill Bain. Mr. Geo, Orvis and Harold Cante- Ion, Wild Life Overseer, addressed the meeting explaining that the purpose of the Club was to interest boys and girls in the preservation of fish and game as well as learning the finer points of hunting and fishing from members of the Senior Club. Annual membership dueswere set at 25 cents and all boyd and girls up to and including age 14 are invited to .join. All members of the Junior Club may attend the free showing of moving pictures to be shown March 12th in the Town Hall. INSTITUTE EUCHRE VERY SUCCESSFUL The Women's Institute held a very successful euchre on Friday evening in the Council Chambers with 29 tables participating. The winners for the ladies were Mrs. Wilfred Henry and Mrs. Thos. Cruickshank, for the men, James Halliday and Reg. DuVal. The mystery prize was won by Mrs. Reg DuVal. Following the euchre, lunch was served. Dental Office Open The office.cif Dr. A. W. Irwin. which been closed owing to•his recent ill- ness, is again. open. INCREASE IN CANADA'S SUGAR RATION SEEN Canadians can expect announcement of an increase in their sugar ration by the end of this month, a well-informed source said Sunday night but just how big the increase will be 'remains to be seem The recently announced increase in in- ernational allocation of sugar for Can- ada would make the increase through declaring more sugar coupons valid at the end of certain weeks. Progressive increase in the Cana- dian sugar ration, which averaged 74- 76 pounds in1945.46, was predicted fol- lowing action of the allocation by the International Emergency Food Conn- cilofslightly more than 75 per cent.,,of Canada's prewar consumption which was close to 100 pounds. The spokesman said it was difficult to estimate now just how much more sugar Canadians would be allowed but he expected the new international al- location might boost the per capita an- nual allowance up to 82 to 84 pounds. This increase of froth eight to ten pounds over what Canadians were al- lowed in 1946, would not be given- all et once, but would be made progress- ively through quarterly increases, the first to come at the month-end or early in April, RECREATION 'NET FOLLOWS LUNCHEON District Governor Unable To Attend Lions Owing To Storm A regular Lions Luncheon was held at the Queen's, Coffee Shop on Monday evening, President Jack McKibbon Welcomed guests of the , Club,, Lion. Jim Kinkead of Goderich Lions, Mr, Sam Burton, Mr. Norman Keating and Mr. William Conron, Tailtwister Wally Armstrong de- manded explanations from a number of Lions in regard to failures at curl- ing. Lions Harley Crawford and Ron Rae were closely questioned. Lion Bill McCool received attention from the Tailtwister, in regard to a notice about making teamsters work harder at school, As a request number Messrs. Sam Burton, William Conron, Lion Jack Reavie and President Jack Mc- Kibbon sang "In the Gloaming" with Lion Bill Connell at the piano. President Jack announced that along with accomplishments as a banker and singer,- Bill Conron was now Scout Leader and asked him for a report on th`e state of Scouting in Town, 11/Ir. Conron reported that he had twenty- five boys .now enrolled in the Scouts and warned that he might have to call on the Lions for some support in com- pleting uniforms. He thanked Lions for support already given the Scouts. President Jack called upon Lion Jim Kinkead of Goderich. Lion Jim said he was glad to visit Wingham Lions and lie gave a brief history of the es- tablishment of composite schools. He traced the development of High School Districts and announced that the Con- sultative Committee of the County Council would do their best to carry out the wishes of the people. He ans- wered questions of , several of the Lions. Lion Wilbur Tiffin presented Lion Mike McPhail with a silver cup for his „young daughter. .Lion Mike thanked Lion Wilbur and the Club, President Jack reported that the District Gov- ernor could not get to Town so it would he Recreational' Night under direction of Sam Burton. All the Lions were given slips indicating the game they were to play and after the closing song, Lions adjourned to the Gaines Room at the Town Hall and took up their places at the various games. Prizes were handed out for efficiency. In the Table Tennis Lion Harley Crawford excelled with Lion Jack Mc- Kibbon being runner-up 'and Lion Omar Haselgrove winning the Booby prize. Lion Ron Rae was winner at Darts leading Lion Cliff McAvoy, In Horseshoes, Lions Bob Hetherington and Frank ;Madill were winners. Lions Bob Holden was champion at Toevett and Lion Stewart Beattie won at Car- om, The prizes ranged all the way from rubber balloons to cards of bobby pins, Judging by the noise everyone had a good time. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. R. C. Dauphin of Ridgetown, spent the past week at the home of Mrs. Gwen. Adams. Mrs. Stan. Smith of Guelph spent the week-end at the home of her sist- er, Mrs. W. J. Greer, Patsy Bates of Toronto is spending a holiday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, George Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Writ. Field have return ed home after spending the past two months at Laguna Beach, California, with Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Field. Mr. Charles • Deyell and daughter Lois, of Owen Sound, visited, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Robert Deyell and other relatives over the week-end, Goderich Juveniles Won Tuesday The Goderich Juveniles defeated the Drayton team in a sudden death game in the W,O.A.A, Juvenile series by a score of 1.2-1. The game was played Tuesday evening in Wingham Arena, Public Meeting at Beigrave The East Wawanosh and Morris Federation of Agriculture Executives are sponsoring a Public Meeting in the Foresters' Hall, Belgraveot 1,80 pail., on Wednesday, March 19th. This meeting was originally scheduled for March 5th, but owing to road condi- tions had to be postponed. It is hoped that all farmers will turn out to this interesting meeting. FREE COLOURED MOVING PICTURES Don't miss the free coloured moving pictures to,night_(Wednesday) at 8 p. m. sharp in the Town Hall, Wittgliam. A good selection of flints on /fishing, Reforestation and Wild Life in Can. ada Will be shown with Mr. ‘Meadows of the Department of Game and PIsh. dried present. Everyone is welcome to this two limo show, and four door oleo will be given. Facing elimination here Monday evening, Londesboro defeated Gorrie, 5-4 in a hard-fought contest to tie the series for the championship of Group, 9 Intermediate B WOAA. Gorrie won the first game 7-6 in an overtime strug- gle. In Monday night's game Lee was the leading sniper for Londesboro with. two goals while for the Gorrie Sex- tette Heibein performed the hat trick. Sundercock for the Londesboro team was injured in the second period when hit on the cilin be a flying puck. Summary First Period-1, Gorrie, Heibein, (Neilson) 6.28; 2. Londesboi'o, J. Lee. 10,05; 3. Londesboro, Carter, (Millet) 18,45; 4, Lotidesboro, j.Lee, (J. Snell) 14.06; 5. Londesboro, Miller (Carter), 15.02; Penalties Bromptott, Second Period-1, Londesboro, Mil- ler (Tuntey) 3.18;'i. Gorrie, Heibien, Underwood) 18.16; 8, 1 Gorrit, Heibien (Neilson) 14.12; Penalties Prompton,2 Harrison, -1. Third Period-9. Gorrie, Neilson, 80 seconds. Lineups; Londesboro, Goal, Sunder= cock, defence, D.Snell R, Riley; centre, Tonto; wings, Radford, Carter; al- termites, Lee, 1, Sitell,Slieddick, Miller, Drompton. Gorrie, Goal, king; defence. Irwin, 5. • 1;4:trash; centre, NeilsOn; wings, X, Underwood, Heiblen, alter, ttates, Johnson, Zimmerman, Towns- end, J, Underwood, It Pettish, Hayti, son. Referees, Rill Voting, °Ted Eng- Wittghatri,