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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-04-10, Page 1TOWN COUNCIL HELD LENGTHY SESSION Honour Roll At Town Hall Was Unveiled The regular monthly meeting of the Wingham Town. Council was held on Monday evening with all members pre- sent, his worship, Mayor Kennedy in the chair. Recreational Director R, G, Burton presented his monthly report on activ- ities, and a hearty vote of thanks was tendered him for the good work ac- complished. A letter was read from Mr. Wilbur Tiffin, secretary of,the Board of Wing- ham United Church, requesting permis- sion of Council to secure the services 'of Mr. Burton as choir leader in a tem- porary capacity. This was granted. A letter was read from the Ontario Fire Marshal's office calling attention to a Firemen's School being held in London. It was agreed that the chair- man of the Fire Committee, Coun. W. Gurney, take this up with the firemen. An appeal for aid for the Relief to Greece fund was presented. His Worship reported for the Exec- utive Committee that the deed to the MacLean Estate land on the prairie was not available yet but a copy could be secured. The building purchased at Port Albert had not been moved as objection had been raised as the hydro for the whole camp was controlled from this building. Ownership would be retained by the Town. Four addi- tional 'buildings had been secured last week. 'A prospective manufacturer had been in Town looking at the building owned by the DuVal fur farm, The Finance Committee reported a number of accounts properly certified, these were ordered paid. The matter of continuing the con- tract for garbage collection with Mr. Gordon McGregor was mentioned and it was decided to extend the contract for another year. Reeve Johnson reported that the U. F.O. had asked Mr. McGregor to re- move refuse from their building and take it to the town dump. After dis- cussion it was agreed that no action be taken and that their refuse be taken to their own dump. Coufi'; Rae reported for the Street Committee that most of the snow was away. Mr. Jas. Angus had started to work. The new truck would likely be here this month. The new sewer clean- ing equipment would be used to clear all the sewers in town. He presented a plan. for an incinerator for the de- struction of both wet and dry garbage. He estimated the cost to be about $2500 and, felt it would be an import- ant improvement for• the disposal of garbage. It was agreed to refer the matter to the Board of Health for con- sideration. He also presented litera- ture in regard to a gas driven mower for cutting long grass and weeds. If the horse drawn mower was sold, the cost would be about $200. The Street committee was 'empowered to act as they set fit in this matter. Chief Platt reported that the drain trouble on John Street was being rec- tified and it would be in operation shortly. Conn. McKibbon reported for the Property toinmittee that lie hoped to get action on the new tables for the hall. He reported that the town hall required a lot of attention to keep it clean and CKNX 'were trying to get a good man to look after their station, It was suggested that the council co- operate and provide part time work for such a man, Coun. Rea-vie presented a 'blue print of 'a chapel which he felt would be a suitable building to be erected at the Cemetery, The need was particularly apparent this' winter. The plan was the property of the Town of Clinton, and the clerk was instructed to write the clerk of Clinton expressing thanks for loan of plans and promiSing to re- turn it later. Conn. Gurney presented on behalf of the Fire Committee a plan for a fire hall. After examination by council it was suggested that certain changes be made, and that tenders be called for its construction, Court, Campbell reported , for the Welfare Committe that relief was very (Continued on page ten) Walker Store Staff In Toronto The staff of the local Walker Store are in Toronto today (Wednesday) at- tending the Walker Store Staff Con- ferente, Personality and Dress This is the Topic of the Short ,Course given by Miss Dora. W. Burke, Dept, of Agric,, in the Wingham Council Chamber, Wednesday, April 16th., from 10 a.ni, to 4 p.m. Each lady is requested to bring her own toilet articles such as hair brushy tomb, towel, soap and any cosmetics she may wish. The fee is 25 cents for Women's Institute members and 50 cents for non members. All Proceeds go to the Whighain W I. PURCHASE OLVER GROCERY BUSINESS Messrs. George Hotchkiss and Harry Angus have purchased the gro- cery business of Mr, George Olver, who is retiring from business. They take possession next Monday, Mr. Olver has been a merchant in town for many years, at one time conducting a butcher shop, but for the past sixteen years, a grocery store, -Mr. Hotchkiss has been employed by the North End Grocery and prev- ious to his connection there was the local manager of the Dominion Store. Mr. Angus, a local boy, has operated the General Delivery and is well-ac- quainted with all residents of the town. EASTER SERVICES AT UNITED' CHURCH Special Easter Services were held in Wingham United Church when Rev. W. A, Beecroft took as his text, "Christ is Risen" sayi;ng that Christ's Church and its ministry to the world is the result of Easter and the Risen „Christ. The choir under the leadership of Prof. A. W, Anderton, organist and choirmaster, sang "As It Began to Dawn" by Martin with Mrs. (Rev) W. A. Beecroft, as soloist and Beethoven's Hallelujah Chorus"; Organ prelude, "Hosanna" by Dubois; "Hallelujah Chorus" frOm the Messiah; Offertory; "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth" Messiah; Postlude, "Grand Choeur" by Guilmant. At the evening service the verge im- pressive moving picture "Of His King- dom There Shall Be No End" was shown to a large congregation. The choir sang "Christ Is Risen" by, Turn- er with Mr. Sam Burton as soloist. Organ Prelude "Festival Prelude by Rinck. Postelude, Ovserture from the Mess- iah. NOTICE New Low price for 4 ft. softwood slabs, $4,00 per cord at the yard; $5.00 per cord, delivered in Wingham. Lim- ited supply. Phone 46, H. 'E. Ratz Lumber Ltd; Phone 64W MacLean Coal and Wood, Attention Baseball Fans! Anyone interested is invited to at- tend the Western Ontario Athletic As- sociation meeting in the Wingham Town Hall, Thursday, April 17th., at 8.15 sharp, to organic baseball for the summer months, Parties Held 'For Bride Honoring Miss Luella Kerr, bride of Monday, Mrs, J. A. Ballantyne and Mrs. Edwin Hayden were joint hos- tesses at a miscellaneous shower held at the home of the former on Rich- mond St., London. About 30 girls of the National Employment Service also entertained her at a surprise party where she was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. The staff of the National Employ- ment Service presented Miss Kerr with a coffee table in honour of, her departure. EASTER SERVICES SALVATION ARMY In 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 ,T 6 i Ft 5 V 3 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i m i m i u m fLOTHING DRIVE FOR BRITAIN IN MAY First deliveries to Britain of cloth- ing collected in the campaign announ- ced by Premier Drew last week, will start May 1, In a radio broadcast, Mr, Drew said the setting up of local com- mittees to collect clothing throughout the province will take most of April. "It is important that the clothing .he in good condition and that it be thoroughly cleaned," he said. Repairs including replacement of buttons and -other details should be done before clothing is sent in because of the dif- lic-ulty of obtaining needles and thread in England. He said there is also a great shortage of soap and cleaning In addition to clothes, bed clothes, -towels and other household comforts also are needed. FASTER BROADCAST BY ST, ANDREW'S CHOIR The Choir of St. Andrew's Presby- 'terian Church •with Mr. Harold Victor Pym, Organist and Choir leader pre- sented a special broadcast of Easter ramie on Sunday evening from 9.00 to i9.30 p.m. Organ solos by Harold Victor Pym; Ilallehijah Chorus, Handel; Organ Concerto B flat, Handel; Lift Up Your Heads, Handel, Quartette, "Tis Mid- :night and On Olives Brow" Mrs. G. Ford, soprano; Mrs. H. Aitchison, alto; Mr. George Henderson, tenor and Mr. Horace Aitchison, bass; Choir, "Halle, ,elujahl He is Risen" from the 'Easter cantata, "Crucifixion and Resurrection" lry Fred C. Pearce, The solo was tak- on by Mr. George Henderson, tenor. Solo, "Were You There" Negro Spir- itual by John P. McKibbon, baritone. STYLE SHOW ON FRIDAY EVENING Plan to attend the Style Show in the 'Town Hall at 8,30' Friday, April 11th, presented by the Recreation Council in aid of the summer program, and ;sponsored by a number of merchants of the town. Tickets may be obtained at all clothing stores, shoe stores and '<irug stores in town. Read the adver- tisement on page'3. DANCE AT ROYAL T Every Saturday evening from 9 to 12. Ken Wilbee's Orchestra. Moderate admission. :Mrs. Dawson Improving Mrs. Philip Dawson of East Wa- -wanosh, who recently had the misfor- tune to break her hip when blown over by a strong wind, is now improving :nicely at Wingham General Hoipital. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Morrison Sharpin of Turnberry, wish to announce the en- gagement of their youngest daughter, Jean Alice, to Norman Stanley, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hopper pf Morris. The wedding' to 'take place the latter part of April, ANNUAL EASTER . THANK OFFERING Held By W.M.S. Of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church The Women's Missionary Society of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church htelci their annual Easter Thank Offer- ing Meeting on Monday afternoon, April 7th., in the Sunday School room of the'Church, with a large attendance, The President, Mrs, W. J. Hender- ton, occupied the chair, and opened the meeting with a •suitable Easter message. After the singing of a hymn Mrs. Henderson led in prayer. The Scripture Reading was given by Mrs. B, F. McGee. The Glad Tidings prayer was read by ,Mrs, Scott, Fol- lowing. the singing of another hymn, the Secretary's report was given by Mrs. T. A. Currie, after which the gen- eral business of the Meeting was con- ducted. After the offering was receiv- ed; Mrs. T, C, King gave the Offera- tory prayer, The President, Mrs, W. J. lIender- Mu, then welcomed the guest speaker, Miss M. Williamson, Missionary on furlough from India, who gave a Most interesting and inspiring talk on her work in the Mission Fields. After a hearty vote of thanks to Miss William- 'son, Mrs, Henderson presented her With a gift from the Society. Mrs, 0, Ford favoured with a sole, ."The Old Rugged Cross", in her us- tial pleasing 'manner. The Treasurer's report was then given by Mrs, Geo. Olver. Following the singing of a hymn, Mrs, D, King closed the Meeting? with prayer. A social hour followed, With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single Copies. Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 10th, 1947 Subscriptions $2,00 per Year A sound color film, "The God Of Creation" will be shown in the Wing- ham Town Hall, Saturday evening at RIVER MAITLAND !JUNIOR FISH AND GOES ON RAMPAGE ME CLUB MET Easter mottling, "Sunrise" was ob- served at The ,Salvation Army with the first of what is hoped may be an annual event, 7 a.m. Sunday morning found the Salvation Army Hall glow- ig with ispirational sunlight and de- corated attractively in the tractional Easter motif with lilies predominant in the floral setting for the Sunrise Service, Capt. Agar acknowledged the presentation of several bouquets in memory of loved ones. Window bou- quets were in tribute to deceased sol- diers of the Wingham Corps. Preceding the regular service, the band played Easter. music Sunday morning at the Wingham General Hospital, Good Friday evening the sacred pag- earit "The Third Day" was presented to a capacity crowd at The S,A, Hall. The 'return of life' was placed in the 20th century with faith rewarded in the recovery fro 'mttcar-death of a tiny road accident victim. One of Canada's most outstanding young Salvation Atmy Officers, Major Alfred Simester, who is now Secretary of Young People's work for The S. A, will be accompanied by Mrs, Simester in conducting Sunday services at the Winghant Corps this week, April 13th. It is expected Maine Simester will have some remarks out Salvation Army: Young People's work as a forte agatn- st itiVerille delinquency, the breeder of crime in view of the fact that this will be 'Prison Sunday' throughout Canada, This week-end will' see the complet- ion of the Red Cross Drive for funds in Wingham and district. The object- ive of $3,000 is nearly reached, only $50 more needed. Don't let us . stop there, lets give an eXtra push and go over the top. The Easter holidayS somewhat slow- ed up donations, and the committee are anxious to have the campaign com- pleted by the end of this week. If your name has been omitted from the list or any who have not donated and wish to do so, please phone 184, or leave your .donation at either of the Wing- ham Banks. List of Contributors Not Previously Acknowledged Mrs. B. C. Walsh 1.00; Mrs. M. Fitzpatrick '50 cents, W. H. Gurney & Son 100.00; Mr. and Mrs. D. Kennedy 10.00, Mrs. W. J. Roulston 2.00, Stew- art Beattie 5,00, Miss E. McCurdy 1.00, Mrs. A. Lawlor 2.00, Fred Car- ter 5.00, Mr, and Mrs, 'H. Diamond 2.00, Mr, and Mrs. W, A. Miller 10.00, Miss A, Taylor 1.00,: Mrs. R. W. Adams 1.00, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Jeffs 5.00, Mr. and Mrs. W. Arthur 2,00, Mrs. G. Allen 11.00, Ed. Walsh 2.00, Bliss D, Piper 2,00, H. Posliff 5,00, F. E. Madill 4,00, Bruce Mac- Lean 3.00, W. E. Hammond 2.00, Miss Vivian MacLeat 2.00, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hamilton .00, W. M. Ye- men 2.00, D. C. Nag'mith 3.00, Mrs. D. C. Nasmith 2.00, Mr. and Mrs. j. Stone 2,00, H. Allen 2.00, A. R. DuVal 5.00, Mrs. J. Ellacott 2.00, Charlie Cook 2.00, Miss Mabel Walsh 5.00, Robert Hopper 2.00, Mrs. Harold Rid- ley 2.00, Miss Jennie gteriff.1.00, Mrs. John E. 'Gemmill 1.00, Edward Whit- I by 2.00, Mrs. C. E. Scott 1.00, Tom Criuckshank 2.00, Mi-s. P. H. Baker 1.00, Albert Bell 2.00, Howard Sher- bondy 5.00, Mrs. Beatrice Tucker 1.00. Miss E. Holloway 5.00, Misses Mc- Cracken 2.00, Robert Mowbray 5.00, Mrs. C. A. Fothergill 50.00,' 0, H. Rapp 5,00, A. C. Adams 10.00, Wm. Henderson 1,00, Norinen Welwood 5.00, L. H. Bosmaa 1.00,'Mr. and Mrs. H. C. MacLean 10,00, Mr. A. M. Carr 1.00, Mrs. Harold Brooks 1.00, Mrs. O. Irwin 2,00, Geo. H. Scott 2.00; Miss Velma Scott 2.00, Mr. and Mrs. N. Rintoul 2,00, Mr. C. H. McAvoy 5.00, Mr. Ross Smith 5.00, Miss Jean Tervit 2.00, Miss Myrtle Deans 5.00, Mrs. Win. Deans 2.00, Mrs. John Scott 4.00, Hugh Gilmour 2,00, Miss Aud- rey Gilmour 1.00. Whitechurch—Allan Walker 1.00, Mrs. Ed, Walker 1.00, Elmer Walker 2.00, Ed. Walker 2.00, Robert Staple- ton 1.00, John Tervit 1.00, Andrew Currie 1.00, R. J. Currie 2.00, Kenneth Currie 2.00, G. Glousher 1.00, Mrs. G. Baird 1,00, Mrs. Cecil Walpole 2.00, James Walpole 5.00, George Deyell 2.00, Mrs. Parker 1.00, Gillics Haines Walter Pocock 2.00, Mrs. Tyndall Ritchie 1.00, Mrs. Wm. Wilson 1.00, Donald Cameron 1,00, Mrs. John Cur- rie 1,00, George Wilson 1.00, Mrs. Wm. Wettings 1.00, Tyndall Ritchie 1.00, Herbert Burchill 1.00, James Cur- rie 2.00, Mrs. Ira Wall 1.00, Mrs, Jas. McInnes 2,00, F. M. Paterson 1,00, Walter Lott 1,00, Alfred McCreight 1,00, Albert McQuillin 1,00, Mrs. W. H, Roane 1.00. Mrs. Lance Grain 2.00. Whitechurch—Mrs. James Wilson St., 1,00, Mr. and Mrs, T. H. Moore 3.00, Mr. and ,Mrs. jam. Wilson 3,00, Mr. and Mrs, Garnet Farrier 8.00, J. B. Morrison 25 cents, Miss Lenore Adams 50 cents, Robert Carrick 1.00, Mrs. G. Fox 80 cents, Win, Pardon 1,00, Mr. and Mrs. E. Schnitz 1,00, Mrs. C. E. Murray 2.00, Price Scott 2.00, Mr, and Mrs. Joe Tiffin 1.00, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Ross 5.00, Mr. and Mrs, Ezra Welwood 50 tents, Mr. and Mrs. 0, Craig 2.00, Mr. and Mrs. J. Melllreath 5.00, Mr. and Mrs. John Gaunt 2.00, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Gil- lespie 5.00, Mr, and Mrs. Torn Mor- rison 1.00, Mr. and Mrs. A, E. Pm, don 1,00, Miss A. McKay 50 cents, Mrs. Geo. MeClenaghan 1.00, Mr. and Mrs. V. Emerson 5,00, Eddie Waddell 50 cents, Mr, and Mrs. E. Groskorth 1,00, MiSs Beth Gaunt 2.00, Mn and Mrs. Ab, Coultei r.00, Mr. and Mrs, W. R, Farrier 8,00, Clarence Adams 50 dents, Rev. & Mrs. Sutherland 2,00, Victor Casemore 2.00, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Johnston 5.00, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. MacLean 2.00, Mr, and Mrs. H. Laidlaw 1.00, Mr. and Mrs. 1. John- ston 2.00, john Mowbray 2,00, John Simpson 26 cents, Mr, and Mrs. J. Laidlaw and Elroy 6.00, Pete Ken- nedy 1,00, Mr, and Mrs, Min Put- don 2,00, Mr, and Mrs, J. D. neetrott 10,00, Mr. and Mrs, E. Beecroft 5.00, Mrs, A. M. irk 2.00, Mr, and Mrs, Robt, Ptirdori 1.50, Mr. Gordon Mc- Gee 10,00, Charles Leaver 1.00, 'Mn land, Mts. James Falconer 1,06,. Mr, and Mrs, Cecil Fattener 1,00, Mr. and 8 o'clock. Dr. Irwin A. Moon of the Moody Bible Institute, seen above in one of his "Sermons from Science" demonstrations, is the producer of the film, The picture is being shown through the co-operation of churches of the town, and is well worth seeing. High School Students are specially invited. Special music, Silver collec- tion. %INGHAM RECREATIO COUNCIL TO MEET! Spring Recreation Agenda To Be Discussion The election of officers 'and plans for the Spring by the Wingham Re- creation Council will be discussed -by that body on Thursday 'evening, when the council will meet with Mr. `Sam' Burton, Director of Recreation. A ten- tative program of spring -events has been drawn .up by Mr. Burton and the Recreation Executive, but all phases of the policy and program of the Re- creation Council will come under open discussion at to-morrow night's meet- ing of the full Council at Town Hall, at 8 p.m. SMALL FIRE FROM OVERHEATED PIPES With so many Wingham residents being beset by the inconveniences of damaging flood conditions, Tom Raf- ferty, popular CKNG announcer, has also had his tussle with the elements of nature. Shortly after arriving home Monday night, Tom discovered that fire had broken out on his premises. Attributed as the cause of the fire were overheated furnace pipep.'which pass immediately below the floor-boards, The flames caught onto the under sec- tion of the floor, and the Wingham Fire Department was called to control the conflagration. Estimated damage to the Rafferty home is negligible. Attends O.E.A. Convention Miss Elaine Walsh, Music Supervis- or, Belgrave, is attending the 0.E.A. Convention, ,Music Section, this week in Toronto. HAPPY GLEANERS MISSION LAND Slides Shown, Taken In Val D'Or The Happy Gleaner's Mission Band of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church held their Easter Thankoffering in the Sunday School Room, Monday even- ing, March 7th., with a large attend- ance, The President, Jean Bain was in the chair and the :Band pianist, Pauline Swanson played the hymns, The Scripture lesson was read by Mar- garet Sanderson, Slides of India were shown and Miss Williamson spoke. Mary Rae gave an Easter recitation, the collection was taken and the offer- tory prayer was given by Mary Fran- ces Currie. Patiline Swanson sang a very pleasing solo, and slides were then shown. "Amikld of the Valley of Gold", these were taken in Val D'Or. Mrs, Somers read the script accomp- , anying these. Mr. Garrett spoke of the progress made in Val D'Or while he lived there, Rev, A. Nin'uno told two very interesting stories and after byrnn, closed the meeting with pray- Former Resident Passes Word was received in town this week of the death of George Shaw in Winnipeg on April 4th. Mr. Shaw was a former resident of Wingham, his father built the block in which CKNX and Field's Butcher Shop are located. Bowlers Annual Meeting The Wingham Lawn Bowling Club will hold, its annual meeting and 'elec- tion of officers hi the Council Cham- ber, at 8.15 on Monday evening ,April 14th. All members are urged to be present. Women's Institute Meeting The regular meeting of the Women's Institute will. be held in the Council Chamber, Thursday, April 17th., at 2,30 p.m, This is the annual meeting for election of officers. Will all the Conveners of the Standing Committees please have their yearly reports on hand, Placed Second In Championship Bridge Tournament Messrs. W. H. French and J. Crawford arc to be congratulated in their excellent showing at the Cana- dian Championship Bridge Tourna- ment held in the Royal York, Toron- to, last week-end, In an entry of 110 pairs from Canada and the United States they won second prize. Successful In Music Exams The following arc the results of pu- pils of Prof. A, W. Anderton at the Toronto Conservatory Midwinter The- ory Examinations. Grade V, Harmony and History, Honors, Beatrice Bail; Grade II, Ross Chapple, 1st. 'Class Honors 97 marks; Phyllis Hanley 1st ClaSs Honors, 96 marks; John Crispin 1st. Class Honors 94 mark, New Manager At U.F.O. Mr. R. A. Macintosh of Guelph, took over as Manager of the 'United Farmers Co-Operative in Wingham, on April 1st. He has been connected with the UFO, for several years, and replaces Mr. J. A. Wilson, who resign- ed as manager, after twenty-six years of service. When accommodation is available Mrs. Macintosh will join her 'husband in town. Attends Toronto Wedding Mr. and Mrs, Alwyn French of town attended the wedding in Toronto of their daughter, Shirley, to Mr, Vie Brown of Toronto. Following the re- ception at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs, A. Connors, Mr. and Mrs. Brown returned to Wingham with Mr. and Mrs. French to attetid the French- Henderson wedding which took place on Friday, April 4th, after which a re- ception was held at the French home for both couples. On the trip home, what had promis- ed to be happy week-end almost ended in tragedy when .the tar in which they were travelling lilt an icy spot on the pavement causing the car to go into a Sudden spin and landing on its Aide. Vormately no one was ser- iously injured, Mrs, French received a cracked rib. Passing motorists help, ed return the tar to the road. Forty-two members of the Junior. Fish and Game Club met in the Town. Hall last Thursday, President Arnold. McIntyre introduced Mr, George Or- vis of the Senior Fish and Game Club who explained the use of some of his fishing tackle. Everyone wanted to know exactly how to catch the "big ones." Mr , Orvis declared he could only tell them how to use a line, what bait to use and the rest was a matter of, luck. All members present were very much interested and the tackle shown was subjected to a close ex- amination. Another meeting is plan- ned before the fishing season starts- Members are urged not to miss the next meeting as an announcement will be made regarding the stream to be stocked by the Junior Club. Member- ships are now ready and may be se-cured from the Secretary-Treasurer, Ass Mary Somers. BRIDGE CLUB Six tables were present at the week- ly meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club held on Thursday evening, April 3rd. The result of the play was as follows: North and South-1st Miss Yvonne McPherson and Mrs. D. Nasmith; 2nd Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Mrs. G. Godkin 3rd; R. S. Hetherington and D. Kennedy, East and West—lst Mrs. (Dr.) Ross- and Mrs. J. H. Crawford, 2nd V. Ditt- mer and Geo. Williams, 3rd. Mrs. A. Wilson and W. H. French. RUMMAGE SALE SAT. MAY 3rd. The Spring rummage sale sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to Wingham. Hospital will be held in the Wingham. Armouries on Saturday afternoon, May 3rd., at two o'clock. Donations are asked for, clothing, dishes, furn- iture; anything you do not need can be sold. Remember the date, May 3. NOTICE RE LICENSES All. Town Licenses for the year 1947 are now due and should be paid by April 30th. Dog Tags are available at -the Town Clerk's Office. T. W. PLATT, Chief of Police. Attending Convention Mr. Jack McLaughlin of town is at- tending the Teachers Convention be- ing held in Toronto this week. Died Suddenly At Acton William McCoy a native of Wing- ham, died Monday in Acton of a heart attack. Besides his widow, the form- er Lorraine Chamberlain, three small sons, his mother, Mrs. Terry Gordon, Toronto, and two sisters, Mrs. James Brydges, Hamilton, Mrs. Fred New- man, Toronto, survive. `PRISON SUNDAY' TO BE OBSERVED National observance will be made this Sunday throughout Canada of the Prison Work, Police Court and Crime Prevention that is but one phase of Salvation . Army activity. In every court room, at every assizes, you will find a Salvation Army Officer whose special ability is to spot cases deserv- ing of friendly attention, negotiation perhaps, or legal assistance. He is a qualified conselor in time of need, and. has saved many a lad from becoming a liability to the community. Legal and justice officials in Canada acknowledge the assistance of The Salvation Army prison and police court work each year with the observance of 'Prison Sun- day'. Among the statistics released . by .Licht,-Col. Wallace Bunton, Territor- ial Prison Secretary, is the informa- tion that in Canada alone in 1046 al- most 2,000 offenders were literally 'handed over' for corrective guidance to, and (bonded by, the S,A, 3,331 were spoken for by Salvationist Legal Of. fleets, nearly 15,000 Police Court in- terviews Were Conducted, over 20,000 prison interviews likewise, and through intervention of 'The Salvation Army in deserving cases, 194 secured parole, At the turn of each year, calendars are distributed to prison inmates by "The Army", and scripture portions and song sheets are distributed.. Cot Buntoo reports also that with S.A. leadership, a number of "Youth Groups" have been formed within pris- ons, Special religious services on Prison Sunday will be conducted in the HUT* on County Jail at Godcrith by Capt. ants O. Smith and M. Lockwood of the Goderich 'Corps of The Salvation Army. RED CROSS DRIVE NEARLY REACHED ITS OBJECTIVE A Few Dollars More and Wingham' District Will Be Over The Top PICTURE SHOWN AT TOWN HALL Mrs, Autos Cornelius 1,00, Mr. and Mrs, Jack Purdoti 2,50, Warren San- burn 2.00, Thomas iMeCreight 1.00, John Webb 60 cents, Frank Coulter 2.00, Rolainl(lraiii 50 cents, Chester Coulter 2,00, Jas, R. Wilson 2.00, W, A, Coulter 1.00, Mrs. Ann MePhail 1.00, Herbert Taylor 2.00, Wm. Coulter 2,00, John Norman 1,00, Residents Of Lower Wingham Evacuated On Sunday After a severe winter, with such heavy snowfall, spring floods have been feared, and following Saturday's rain and mild weather the Maitland river rose rapidly reaching its peak, during the early hours of Monday morning. Saturday evening the water had reached a high enough level to cross No, 4 Highway south of the town and , by Sunday morning the water was four feet deep on the road. All traffic was detoured by way of the 12th con, of East Wawanosh and Lower Wing- ham, and by Sunday afternoon, this road was also closed. All day Sunday the water kept ris- ing and during the afternoon evacuat- ion of families in Lower Wingham was started. I all sixteen families had to leave their homes, in one house a boat went in the front door and took the family off the stars. The water at its peak was running level with the tops of the dams' and was just clear of the floor of the Lower Wingham Bridge,itlW flood conditions existing at Bluevale and Wroxeter, the only road open to traffic was No. 4 Highway, North, to Teeswater. The C.N.R. trains were cancelled owing to a wash- out near Atwood. N The water started receding Monday afternoon, and it is hoped the worst is now passed, although the ice has yet to go out. This year's flood is the worst ex- perienced here since 1912 and- strange to say it started then on April 5th, and all families had to be evacuated on Easter Sunday, the same as this year. jaav.uutu, ' ""'