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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-04-11, Page 1With Which 1* Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette end Wroxeter Newt. ' Single Copies Five Cents Subscriptions $3.00 Per YpdSfWINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 11th, 1940 *’• *■ f' DOGS MAY AGAIN BE CONFINED Pin Games License Set At $50,00 At a special meeting of the Town Council held Monday afternoon con­ sideration was given to again passing the by-law to stop dogs running at large. This step was taken as anoth­ er case of rabies deyeloped here. The Council are awaiting word from the department before taking further ac­ tion, but in the meantime they are . very anxious that all dog owners re­ port at once to the authorities if their dog acts in an unusual manner.. They also are desirous that all citizens keep a close watch on their pets and other animals. Pin Games Licensed ■fy",At this meeting it was decided that ;all pin games be "licensed, $50.00 for one machine,,and $10.00 for each addi­ tional machine. The by-law also stip­ ulates that anyone under the age of 18 years is not allowed “to play the •games,’1 PLAYED'WELL AT BRIDGE TOURNEY At the Central Ontario' Open Pair Bridge Championship conducted iby the Hamilton Bridge Club in the Roy­ al Connaught Hotel, on Saturday, J. H. Crawford" and W. H,-French made .a very excellent showing. In the qual­ ifying round in the afternoon they .placed second in their section and in the final round at night also came se­ cond. On the total play they were ■third with 187 points. The first place pair scored 191. Bingo April 24th The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Leg­ ion will hold a Bingo Wednesday ev­ ening, April 24th. Good Prizes. 'Pro- 'ceeds for war purposes. / - .--------------- • Silver Fox Furs Advance w Mr. A. R. DuVal has received word that the recent fur -auctions in Eng­ land were well attended. 88% of the ■offerings were sold with the first qual-5 ity.up 42%% in price and the lower1 .grades up as much as 65%. ‘ Mow to Cable Soldiers In order to expedite delivery of cable addressed to members of the C. A.S.F. overseas, the following. regist­ ered cable address has been secured: ■‘"Canrecord, London”. All cables for personnel of C.A.S.F. should be ad­ dressed as follows: Regimental num­ ber, Rank, Name, CANRECORD, LONDON. Lost Part Of Finger While laying tile at the C. N. R. ■ditch on Thursday, Alex. Forsyth, street foreman, had a portion of a fin­ ger nipped off. The tile, which was "being put into place, weighed about 850 pounds. Alex, was assisting in sliding the tile into place when it slipped and jammed his finger between two tile cutting the third finger on his sight hand off between the first and second joint. How To Locate Prisoners of War A Prisoners of War Information JBureau has been organized. Enquiries .regarding Canadian citizens in Ger­ many or Poland, or Canadians who may be prisoners of war, should be sent to Colonel Huibert Stethem, Dir­ ector ,Prisoners of War Information Bureau, Department of the Secretary of State,- Ottawa. Enquiries about Canadians who are interned in Bel­ gium or other neutral. countries, should be addressed to the Depart­ ment of External Affairs. Ottawa, or the Canadian Legation or British Em­ bassy concerned. GONE WITH THE WIND IS COMING HERE This New and Wonderful Picture To BO Shown at Lyceum Theatre May 23rd, 24th, 25th. w The most talked of picture in years’, tf not of all time, "Gone With The Wind”, will be presented at the local Theatre, May 23, 24th. 25. It is a technicolor-production and stars Viv­ ien Leigh and Clark Gable, and other famous actors. Those who have been priviledged to see it are loud in their praises. The local management Consider they are very fortunate to secure a booking on this great picture at so ear­ ly a* date. No doubt the public will pack the show when "The' Wind” comes to town, . HOCKEY CLUB NAME OFFICERS Murray Johnson Again Elected Pres­ ident The annual meeting of the Wing­ ham Hockey Association was held in the Council Chambers on Monday ev­ ening, when the following officers Were elected: Hon, Pres.—J, J, Evans. President—Murray Johnson. 1st Vice Pres.—W. T, Cruicksfiank. 2nd Vice Pres.—Dr. W. A, McKib­ ben. - , Secretary—Murray R, Roberts. Treasurer—Ross I. Harrison. Manager and Coach—A-Lockridge. Executive Com.—The above officers and R. S, Hetherington, A. Lockridge, R, FI. Lloyd, F, L. Davidson, W. G. Hamilton; W. W. Armstrong, G. E, Northwood, C. H. Wade of Belgrave. A, D. Smith of Bluevale, MOCK TRIAL GIVEN BY TEESWATER GROUP Teeswater and Belmore Societies Guests of Westminster Guild The Westminster Guild had as their guests on Monday evening the Young People’s Societies of the Teeswater and Belmore Presbyterian Churches. The Teeswater groups presented a mock murder trial which was greatly enjoyed. Following the presentation of the trial the local society served lunch and a so,cial time was held. Bingo - Bingo! Council Chambers, Thursday, April 11th, 8 o’clock. Good Prizes. Fun for all. . \ Rubber Boots Men’s $1.98 to $3.00; Boys’, Wo­ men’s and Children’s, $1.15 to $1.75. Best Valued at Greer’s Shoe .Store. Some News Not Received Due to the condition of the roads, some of the weekly budgets were not( received this week. We regret that these were not received but under the circumstances it was impossible for these letters to reach our office. In Charge of Lucknow Job An estimated expenditure of some $2,000.00 on village hydro lines, was approved by the Lucknow Council, the work to be in charge of Herb. Camp­ bell, of Wingham, and to be com­ menced at as early a date as possible. —Lucknow Sentinel. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Edgar, Wi'ng- Kkm, Ontario, wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Helen Ruth, to Mr. Louis Stonehouse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stone­ house, Belgrave, Ontario. The mar­ riage to take place quietly the middle of April. Another Method of Hunting Muskrats Muskrat hunters had a field day on Monday afternoon and evening when the water became so high that it drove the animals out of their holes into the open. The men went after the rats with clubs and it is reported that some very fine catches were made. Held Safety First Class On Thursday last week a class for safety first instruction was held in the offices of the Bell Telephone Com­ pany here.. Employees . numbering about fifteen were present from Sea­ forth, Clinton, Wingham and district, Mr. Charles Uphall of the plant de­ partment, of Toronto, gave the lec­ tures Which explained the various ac­ cidents that'had taken place in Bell Company work.and how they best can be avoided. Examination Dates The following are the dates of the High School entrance and Upper School examinations. * High School entrance: Thursday, June 27th, morn­ ing English Literature* afternoon Ma­ thematics; Friday, June 28th* morning English Composition and Grammar, afternoon Spelling. Upper School; Wednesday, June 19th*’English Com­ position and Algebra; Thursday, June 20th* English Literature and Geomet­ ry; Friday* June 21st, History and Physics; Monday*AJune 24th, French Authors* French Literature, French Composition; ’Tuesday* Jude 25th* Botany, Trigonometry; Wednesday, June 26th, Latin Authors, Latin Com­ position; Thursday, June 27th, Zool­ ogy, Chemistry; Friday, June 28th, German Authors and German Compo­ sition. HIGHWAY FLOODED SOUTH OF TOWN Maitland Highest It Has Been For Some Years ' The Maitland river here was as high or higher than it has been for some years, Between the first two bridges south of town on .Highway No. 4, the water was. flowing over the road 2% to 3 feet deep on Tuesday, The flats, of course, were completely inundated. Scott street at the junction of Joseph­ ine, was covered with water. During Monday the river rose very quickly and by 5 o’clock about four inches of water covered- the road and it was on­ ly a short time after that that motor­ ists had to be drawn through: In Lower Town the agricultural grounds were completely covered, the water being about three feet deep ar­ ound the building nearest the river. The brick hotfse, the first building on the left across the bridge going to Lower Town, was flooded badly, the water being about twelve inches up the front door. The road along the north side of th.e fair grounds was covered by four inches of wafer for a short distance. The water was running over the flume at Howson’s mill. Many re­ member the water being much higher, and the stories were being told of the water being over the road to Lower Town, of taking people from their homes in boats. We are all very hap­ py that such was not the case this year. During, the; day the water rose a few inches and there was a continual stream of people to and from the flats. The water across the road on the ap­ proach to the first bridge was not very deep. Cars, boys on bicycles, people with rubber boots, went out to the bridge to see the portion of the high­ way that was more deeply covered and to get a better view of the flooded flats. , Late in the afternoon water was ov­ er the road at the far end of the Zet­ land bridge but just barely so. The night was cool and the water receeded some during the night but the highway was still covered with water but one truck went through. A greater thaw or rain on Tuesday night no doubt would have caused a serious flood’condition. « The ice went out in the late even­ ing above the dam without causing trouble, During the day the centre part of the river at this’ point was washed clear by the fast waters. NOTICE TO RED CROSS WORKERS Please note • that the Red Cross Work Rooms will be open only two afternoons a week during the month of April, Tuesday and Wednesday af­ ternoons. Men, Here’s Shoe News The Ritchie and Williams Oxfords and Boots-in the newest lasts, at the most popular prices, Willis Shoe Store. Liquor Raid at Clinton County and municipal .police of Clinton raided the home of Murdock McLeod, of Clinton, and seized four bottles of whiskey and five cases of beer. McLeod is charged with keep­ ing liquor for sale. Attending Convention al Owen Sound Deaconesses W. Barfoot and L, Hoover of the City’Mission, will at­ tend the City Mission Workers’ Con­ vention which is being held in *Owen Sound Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Mr. C. A. Berry will speak at the City Mission Sunday ev­ ening next in their absence and the Yoitng People will conduct the aftcr- nooh meeting, ECLIPSE NOT VISIBLE HERE Due to the overcast condition of the sky on Sunday afternoon it was im­ possible for people in this community to observe the eclipse of the sun. The eclipse, as it should have appeared in this distrjet, would have been a par­ tial blot, the shadow being about 60 per cent.of the sun’s surface. This eclipse is called annular from the Latin word "annulus,” meaning "ring,” because in the central line of zone where the .annular phase can be seen’the sun appears as a bright ring surrounding the moon which is in shadow* This contrasts with the total eclipse when the entire face of the suit is darkened. 25th Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mi's. Arthur Edgar, who celebrat­ ed their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday, April 7th. The Value Leader Shoe For Misses and Children* in Black or Brown Oxfords, and Patent Sand­ als. An ideal shoe for school wear at a moderate price. Willis’ Shoe Store, Trout Fishing April 27th It has been announced that the Trout Season will open this year on Saturday,. April 27th. . Trout fishing usually gets under way May 1st,, hut this advance in the date will give fish- eremen aft extra week-end of the sport. Preached! at Sutton West Rev. W. A. Beecroft,. B.A., B.D., of- Haileybury, conducted the services in. the United' Church on Sunday. Rev. J. F. Anderson, the pastor, was in Sutton West, a former charge, for the week-end. officiating at a wedding on Saturday and preaching on Sunday. Bridge Club Winners Eight and. a half tables took part in the play at the Bridge Club Wed­ nesday. The winners were: North and South: 1st, Mrs. R. DuVal and Mrs. H*. Campbell; 2nd, Miss Y. McPher­ son and J. H; Crawford; 3rd, Mrs. G. Ross and Art Wilson; 4th, Mrs. H. C. MacLean and A. Forbes; East and West: 1st, George Williams and W. W. Armstrong; 2nd, Mr, and Mrs, R. S. Hetherington; 3rd, C W. Adams and H. L, Sherbondy; 4th, Mrs. J. W. McKlbbon ami Dr. G. Ross, NEW SIGNAL SYSTEM AT THE HOSPITAL This Was A Much Needed Improve­ ment STOLEN PURSE IS FOUND MINUS CASH Transient Takes Purse, Steals Money, Then Tosses Purse Into Snow Bank The installation of a modern signall­ ing system has just been completed by the Utilities Commission at the "hospital. The system is a Northern Electric one and should be a great as­ set to those who find it necessary to use the facilities of our hospital- Over each door there is a light that works from the button at the bedside, When thisulight corners on its signals by a buzzer on eacn of the three floors also showing the floor number from which the call was made on the panel on each floor, LOCAL AND PERSONAL Keep your feet dry—Wear Greer's Rubbers. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen were vis­ itors last week in Montreal and Tor­ onto. Mrs, Fred Harris is visiting this week with her daughter, Mrs, George Masori Jr. , • Rubbers and Rubber Boots—Best in quality, lowest in price at Greer’s Shoe Store. ; We regret to report that Mrs, M. Fitzpatrick has been under the care of the doctor for the 'past week. Mrs, Harold Garlick and son, Dav­ id, of Kincardine, visited this week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. Roger "Oke. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Snell attended the funeral of the late Aubrey A. Bond, K.C., in Toronto on Wednes­ day. * , Mrs. S. Rowan, of Clarksburg, who has been visiting with Capt and Mrs. W.J. Adams, returned to h'er home last week. Mrs. J. H. ^Crawford returned on Sunday from a week’s visit with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. Brown, at Woodstock. • Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Carmichael and daughter Patsy, .alscj Tresa Fitzpat­ rick, were Poplar Hill visitors over the week-end. ; Rev. E. O. Gallagher is in Toronto this week, attending the Executive Committee of the Wycliffe College Alumni Association. •Mrs. Olive Beattie returned home from Ingersol on Friday accompanied by Mrs. Ollie Moffatt and daughters, who visited for a few days. Mrs. George Mason Sr. returned home on Saturday from Cookstown. having spent the winter there. She was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. George Gregory who spent the week­ end here. Mrs. Donald MacLaren and Miss Emma DuVal, of Toronto, were Sun­ day visitors with their brother, Mr. A. R. DuVal. Other guests with Mr. and Mrs. DuVal on Sunday were Mrs. Daniel Fowler, Mr. Albert Smith of Toronto and Miss Mary MacLaren, of Peterborough. New Spring Styles — See the new Spring Shoes at Greer’s. This is the story of a purse that was stolen by a man who was being given a lift. The first chapter we quote from the Teeswater News, "Miiss Mary Little, Reg.N., of Ham­ ilton, who is visiting her parents. Mr, and Mrs. J. D, Little, had her purse, containing some $20 in cash, stolen by a mean thief on Monday. Driving to Wingham in company with Q friend, she stopped out of sympathy, to give a lift to a hitch­ hiking hobo, who climbed into the back seat. The transient was let out on Wingham main street before pro­ ceeding to the license issuer’s office. Reaching for her purse on arrival at the latter destination, Miss Little dis­ covered that it was not where she had left it—apparently the bpm had turn­ ed thief and helped himself to purse and contents. Police were notified im­ mediately, but so far no (trace has been found of the purse-lifter.” Purse Turns Up Minus Money We had just finished reading this in the above item a short time when in walked Ralph Baird with the purse zwe had been reading about. An iden­ tification card told us it was the same purse but the contents did not include the twenty dollars. The thief after stealing the purse apparently walked out the Bluevale Road and, after ex­ tracting the money, threw the purse into the snow bank just off the end of the pavement. Ralph and his brother were out that way on Thursday and saw something black in the snow. It was the purse belonging to Miss Lit­ tle. PUBLIC SCHOOL TO HOLD OPEN NIGHT Date Has Been Set for’Friday, May 3 For two years an open night has been held at the Public School and the interest that the public took in the displays of work by the students was far beyond expectations. The school will again this year hold this interest­ ing event on Friday, May 3rd. Shoe Repairing Bring your Shoes here for repairs and see how well and reasonably we’ll "mend ’em” — Greer’s-Shoe Store. Attended Parents’ Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Northwood were in Thedford over the week-end attend­ ing the fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of ,Mr. Northwood’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jabez Northwood. On Sunday a family gathering was held and on Monday a reception was held during the afternoon and. evening. Maple Syrup Time Late The "operation of making maple syrup this year was considerably later than last year. If our memory serves us right it was about the middle of March last year that we received the first syrup at this office while this year the sap did not run in any quan­ tity until last week. It is expected that there will be a good crop and the quality in this district has always been fine. Named Director Mr. JK L. McEwen, of Turnberry, was named a director of the Perth- Huron Shorthorn Breeders’ Associa­ tion at the annual meeting at Clinton on Monday. Hon. P. M. Dewan, On­ tario Minister of Agriculture, was the speaker and he advised the farmers to adopt a policy of good farming. Fie also said that there is going to be lit­ tle opportunity of anyone getting rich quickly at farming in Canada because there is a war in. progress. NOTED EXPLORER TO VISIT HERE Archdeacon D. B. Marsh of Baffin. Land*, a-young man who has given his life to the Eskimo, people of our own land, will be in Wingham, on Thurs­ day evening, April 18th. This famous geologist and Christian teacher, will show a full technicolor moving pic­ ture of the Arctic year, in the Mason­ ic Temple, This moving picture is a marvelous educational feature portray­ ing the complete year of Eskimo land, and the life and work of the people there. For a full knowledge of the natives of this land, see this picture taken by one who loves the people of the North and has given Ms life for them, W.M.S. GROUP HAD THANK-OFFERING Rev. J. F, Anderson Gave the Address The Easter Thank-Offering of the W.M.S. of the United Church was held with Mrs. A.. Cosens and her group in charge of the devotional per­ iod. Mrs. B. Cruikshank read the Scripture lesson, Mrs, J. Lennox led in prayer and Mrs. Hisler sang a solo. 'Mrs, G, McLean and Miss T. Reid contributed a duet and this was fol­ lowed with an address by Rev. J. F, Anderson on "The Living Church.” Mrs, W. Field presided over the busi­ ness period in which Mrs, S. Camp­ bell and Mrs, A. Walker were ap­ pointed delegates to attend the Pres­ byterian in Seaforth on April 23rd. The meeting was closed with prayer. ASSISTING TO BUY AN AMBULANCE Ladies’ Auxiliary to Legion Raising Funds for This Purpose The Ladies’ Auxiliaries to the Leg­ ion throughout Ontario are purchas­ ing an ambulance which will 1)6 pre­ sented to the government for use dur­ ing the war. The local branch are co­ operating in this work and have com­ mitted the branch to an expenditure of $30 in this regard. To raise the money the ladies are holding a bingo on April 24th. Tennis Club Bingo Council Chamber, Thursday, April 11, at 8 o’clock'. Good Prizes. Hitch-Hiked To Windsor Last week Elgin Coutts and Donald Adams hitch-hiked to Windsor and back again. The boys made good time and enjoyed the experience. Arctic Year A technitolor movie of the Eskimos on Thursday, April 18th, 8.15 p.m. in the Masonic Hall. Auspices St. Paul’s Church. Adults 25c, Children 10c. To Preach at United Church Rev. A. F. B'innington, M.A., B.D., of Caleddn East, Ont., will have charge of morning and evening serv­ ices on Sunday next, April 14th, in the United Church, Battery Camp Set for July Word has been received here by Major George Howson that the Wing­ ham Battery will attend a training camp at Pettawawa for eight days during; the latter part of July. A Fall Notice Already Spring is hardly here when up pops a notice regarding the Western Fair stake events, which will be held in September. Entries for these events close April 29th, while the entries for the class events close the evening previous to the race. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Alex. McCrackin, of Bluevale, Ont., announce the engage­ ment of their second daughter, Vera Marguerite, to Stanley Hamilton Mof­ fatt, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Moffatt, also of Bluevale. The marriage to take place in April. Taking Course at Galt Elgin Coutts and Ralph Baird, of town, and Jack Wettlaufer, of Blue­ vale, left on Monday for Galt to take a counfe in the Youth Air Training Service. We wish them luck. This course is under the Youth Training Plan for Canada. Plows Clear Roads When the traffic was diverted south of town to Currie’s sideroad due to the flood, it was necessary to have the plow clear out this sideroad which was opened Tuesday morning, Dur­ ing the latter part of last week and early this week plows were kept busy clearing sideroads and in many places the farmers undertook the task so that they could get away from their farms. Hanover Twins Have 93rd Birthday ' William and Charles Wendorf, claimants to the title of the oldest twins in Canada, celebrated their 93rd birthday in Hanover Monday, Still active and in good health* the Wen­ dorf brothers have been residents and citizens of Hanover since 1873, and are reputed to be the oldest twins in the Dominion. They were born in the village of Mecklenburg, Germany, and came to Hanover when there was on­ ly* one store, and when deer, bean and lynx ^vere common sights in the Queen’s bush, f ANOTHER DOG DIES OF RABIES AT I ACK This Is The Frst Case Here Since Epidemic Last Fall. Just when it was thought that rab­ ies had been Stamped out in this dis­ trict another dog dies with this dread­ ed disease, The last case in Wing­ ham was October 20th, and the by-r Jaw controlling dogs running at large was rescinded by Council only two weeks ago. A week ago last Sunday Mr, W. A. Miller’s fine bull terrier died and it was thought that it wag rabies that caused its death. The head was sent to Toronto for examination and the report confirmed that the dog had died of rabies, as Dr. J. McKague suspect­ ed. When the rabies developed here late last summer the department had the Council pass a by-law preventing dogs from running at large. In a short time the whole district was under quarantine. This action, it was be­ lieved, stamped out the disease and the department allowed the by-laws controlling the dogs to be cancelled. Like a bolt from the blue this last case has upset all calculations. RUSH FASHION SHOW WELL ATTENDED A large number attended the Rush Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show on Fri­ day afternoon, and evening. Miss Ir­ ene Healey, of Toronto, along with, local ladies modeled the gowns, coats and other apparel. During the afternoon Mr. H. V. Pym entertained at the piano, and in the evening Mrs. Gordon Davidson and Mr. Jack Herd” officiated at the piano. The door prizes were won by­ Mrs. T. H. Gibson and Miss Irene Ellacott, MEET YOUR FRIENDS ------------------- < At the Festival of the Season’s. Supper, at Wingham United Church, under auspices of Woman’s Associa­ tion, on Friday,, April 12th, from 5 to 7. -Admission 25c. y........, Ladies — See The New Shoes In Arch Controller, Chatelaine and Medcalf. Styles combining the best in b’oth appearance and coinfort, for street and dress wear. Sold exclusive­ ly by Willis’ Shoe Store. Seaforth Doctor Passes Dr. Hugh H. Ross, a prominent Seaforth physician and brother of Alexander Ross, of Seaforth, former­ ly of Wingham, died suddenly of a heart condition in his 75th year. He was born near Brucefield and after graduation practiced at Auburn for a number of years prior to going to Sea­ forth. Burial in Seaforth today (Wed­ nesday). * Still Think You Can Beat Those Slot Machines? ■ The slot machine and its “iron ban­ dit” partner, the pin table, were put on trial recently in an experiment con­ ducted by radio station WK.RC, in Cincinnati. Two of the machines were kept in operation all day, and reports on the play were given periodically. The day’s percentages showed a re­ turn of only forty cents to the player for every dollar invested. ,On the bas­ is of the day’s play, chances of hitting the jack pot figured to be 1 in 1,398. The experiment seemed to prove pret­ ty conclusively that you can’t win.— Fergus News-Record. DIAMOND JUBILEE OF BELL COMPANY 60 Years April 29th Since This Com­ pany Was Incorporated Monday, April 29th next will be the 60th anniversary of the incorporation of the Bell Telephone Company of Canada. Although the original intention of the Company’s founders was to serve the whole of Canada, the problem of adequate capital in due time made it expedient to limit the Company’s field to the two central provinces of On- * tario and Quebec. From an enterprise requiring a total investment of a little more than $400,000. serving about 2100 subscrib­ ers, the Company has grown until to­ day its total assets are about $247,* 000,000. and it serves some 785,000 telephones. Wingham, with 655 phones, tops the list for this district.