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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-09-26, Page 1'With Which Is Amalgamated The Gome Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th, 1940 Subscriptions $2.00 Per YearSingle Copies Five Cents / BE EXAMINED BY OWN DOCTOR Advice of 21-Year-Old Class Called T<? Report Young men of the 2J-year-old class who have been called upon to report for a medical. examination are again advised that they may go to their own family doctor or the nearest medical practitioner in their community for the examination, While the notices sent to the young men seem clear and specific enough, considerable difficulty has been re­ ported. Young men have reported to the district recruiting office, the district headquarters, the district medical of­ ficer’s office, and to armories and bar­ racks, under the impression that the examination must be conducted by .military medical officers. This is not the case. Any medical practitioner in good standing may conduct the ex­ amination and receives $1 for each youth examined, The $1 is not paid by the youth, but by the Government. BOWLERS DID WELL AT LUCKNOW Won 1st, 2nd, 4th and Sixth Prizes The Wingham bowlers went to town in a big way at the Lucknow doubles, Thursday night. They won 1st, 2nd, 4th and 6th prizes. H. L. Sherbondy and Claire Adams were first; Wally Miller and Bert Porter, second; 4th prize went to E. M. Snell and Donald Rae, and the sixth to O. The two oth- --------- - - ”-■— .-r Haselgrove and L. Siegman. . prizes were chickens, the first pair getting three each and the er two, one each. All the way home they were much .perturbed that the cops would pick them up as chicken thief suspects, but Omar assured them that they were ■-quite safe as night prowlers never had time to dress the fowl. TRAVELOGUE WAS WELL ATTENDED A large gathering was present at the United Church on Wednesday ev­ ening last week to hear a most inter­ esting illustrated travelogue of the Hiking Trip through South America which the Toll Brothers recently made. Ellsworth Toll gave the talk in ■connection with the illusrtations in his very pleasing style, The pictures were in color and about half were motion illustrations. The Toll Brothers’ for­ mer travelogue “Hitch-Hiking Round The World” left a great impression here, but their trip through South America was much more interesting. The illustrations were also much sup­ erior to those shown on their previ­ ous visit. It was. highly educational and was thoroughly enjoyed by all •those present. Enter Suit Aginst County Gordon Mulvey, Robert Inglis and Gordon Mundell, of Howick, have en­ tered a suit against the County of Huron for unstated damages as the result of an accident west of Belmore, Monday, Sept. 9th. They claim the ‘ toad has not been maintained in pro­ per manner. "The county has insur­ ance to cover such cases: All ’three men were injured and the car was badly smashed. It struck a tree. ’ ARMY SINKS NAVY! IN GOLF MATCH A golf team of army and ..ex-army members, led by Major Geo. How- son, met a team led by C. H. McAvoy purportedly representing the glorious •traditions of the navy, at the Alps Golf Course last Wednesday. The carnage was terrific, especially to the greens and fairways which now are slowiy recuperating from more divot- digging than there were bombs on Warsaw. After much auditing arid argument, the army was found to have won by a small margin of one point, the out­ come being in doubt until the last match came in, John Cruickshanlc staggering (is that the word) in ahead of Lloyd ‘PetCrson for the vital mar­ gin, The teams were as follows; Army, Major Geo, (Wellington) Howson, Neil Williamson, Reg. DuVal, Ronald Rae, Bob, Hetherington, Sam Gerof- sky, John Cruickshank; Navy: C. H. (Nelson) McAvoy, Ken Somers, Al. Walker, <A,~ D. MacWilliam, Omar (Wrong-Club) Haselgrove, Bill Hen­ derson, Lloyd Peterson, BARN SAVED IN HOWICK FIRE Bucket Brigade Held The Fire In Check Until The Wingham Fire Truck Arrived On Friday afternoon during thresh­ ing operations on the farm of Mr, Harry Gowdy, B. line, Howick, a spark from the engine ignited a straw stack at the barn and in spite of the dampness of the sheaves, in a short time the fire had -reached the barn, An alarm was sent out on the various telephone lines and in a surprisingly short time a large crowd of both men and women had gathered, armed with pails and cans, and a bucket brigade was formed. After half an hour or more of heroic work by willing hands, the Wingham fire brigade was called and was of great assistance in saving the barn, Mr. and Mrs. Gowdy are especially grateful to the Wingham firemen for their prompt response also to Jack Darragli who was with another threshing outfit about two miles dis­ tant. He hitched his car to the threshing tank which was about three parts full of water and drew^it to the scene of the fire, After about an hour and a half of strenuous fighting, car­ rying and pumping water by both men and women, the fire was brought un­ der control. The threshing outfit was hauled in­ to a near-by field and about twenty- five men remained and, with teams, also George Merkley’s truck from Belmore, hauled the dangerous rem­ nants of the stack to the machine where they threshed it, finishing about eleven p.m, A half dozen volunteers remained at the scene of the fire all night but no further trouble was ex­ perienced, Mr. and Mrs. Gowdy are extremely grateful to every, persons who i.n any way assisted in their time of need. The adjusters from the Howick Fire Insurance Co. estimated the loss on Saturday morning and were well pleased with the work done by the volunteer brigade and also the Wing­ ham fir.e brigade. The loss is fully covered by insurance. • Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Isbister of Tor­ onto were visitors with relatives in this district over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Wilson of Uchi Lake are visitors with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Gibson, or- the Lord’s Day Alliance Representative The representative of the Lord’s Day Alliance, Mrs. S. E. Ionson, is making the annual visit of that ganization to our community. Attended Synod Meeting Rev. E. O. Gallagher attended meeting of the Executive of the Synod of Huron, and of the Council for Soc­ ial Service of the Diocese, in London, on Friday. Bride-to-be- Showered On Monday evening, a shower in honour of Miss Laura Clarke, a bride of this week, was held at the home of Mrs. Jas. Halliday. Bingo was played, the bride’s prize being a kitchen out­ fit in cream and green enamel. Patriotic Society Membership 733 The membership of the Patriotic Society now totals 733. Members names not previously published are: Mr. J. H. McKay, Mrs. J. PI. McKay, Miss Myra MacDonald, Mr. Jas. Nich­ olson, Mrs. James Nicholson. Won Vd and 4th Prizes At the Trebles Tournament at Sea­ forth on Wednesday last week two local rinks got in the money. W. (Mc- Copl, C. Adams, B. Porter, skip, won 3rd prize and 4th prize went to Bert Isard, Duncan Kennedy, W. R. Ham­ ilton, skip. W. C. T. U. The regular monthly meeting of the Wingham branch of the W. C. T. U. was held on Thursday at the home of Mrs. A. E. Lloyd. The meeting opened with the hymn '“Jesus, keep me near the cross” and the 46th Psalm, read by Miss R. Lewis* iMrs. Kenneth MacLean offered .prayer for the nation* The president, Mrs* A. E. Lloyd, read an article showing how the liquor sale had increased in Brit­ ish Columbia. A duet "I Go With You All The Way” was pleasantly rendered by Miss L. Carter and Miss Phippen. Mrs. E. Loney was appoint­ ed delegate to the Temperance con­ vention which will be held October 1* Nine prayers were offered for temper­ ance 'and the Nation. Leslie May Wall gave a pleasing in stfttmentah Hl HO ’ COME TO WINGHAM FAIR TRAINING DIRECTOR FOR SKY HARBOR BANK NITE PRIZES $6X00 THIS WEEK EXTENSION COURSE STARTS SEFl*. 28th Meet Your Friends at Wingham Fair This Thursday John Rae Douglas, Training Manager, Native of Brussels Cast Bank Nite Draw Will Be Held A Week from Saturday Night* Thursday this week will be a big day here, Fair Day, and by the way entries are pouring in so that part of the fair will be a great success, All that is needed now is a large attend­ ance. Plan to meet your friends at Wingham Fair.xA splendid program has been arranged by the directors for both <the afternoon and evening so be on hand. Special attractions in­ clude horse race, gentlemen’s road race, hurdle jumping, tandem hitch, band music and other attractions. A larger entry in the light horse class also the heavier horses is assured. Wingham Fair has always a big entry in these classes and the horse is worth seeing without the splendid attractions. Big Evening at Arena The evening entertainment will be held at the Arena with fun and enter­ tainment for all. There will be games, Bingo, Floor Shows, and jitney danc­ ing. The Music will be by Len Trushinkski’s popular orchestra. The Bingo will start at 8 o’clock with fowl for prizes. The Arena will open at 7.30. Dancing starts at 9,00 and the first floor show will be presented at 9.30 with another presentation at 11 o’clock. The flooi- show will be presented by Bob Cook, magician; Marion Pym, tap dancer; Clare Roos, Comedian. show other BRUSSELS TOURNEY WAS HELD HERE Wingham Rink Won First Prize The Brussels bowling club held a trebles tournament here on Monday evening, with 31 rinks taking part. Before the second game was finished rain fell and it was necessary to can­ cel the third game. Prizes were award­ ed at the end of the second game as follows: 1st., Art Wilson, Jack Mas­ on, A. M. Crawford, Wingham, with two wins plus 18; 2nd., Russ Wheel­ er’s rink of Goderich, with 2 wins plus 14 and an aggregate score of 29; 3rd., Fred Plunt’s rink of Goderich, with 2 wins plus 14 and an aggregate score of 26; 4th., W. McCoy’s rink of Lucknow with 2 wins plus 13. At The Lyceum Theatre This Thurs., Fri., Sat., the latest Hardy Picture “ANDY HARDY MEETS A DEBUTANTE". There will be two shows on Thursday and Saturday nights. Temperance Federation to Meet The annual meeting of the Huron County Temperance Federation will be held on Tuesday, October 1st, in the United Church, Blyth. The prin­ cipal speaker will be Dr. George A. Little pf Toronto. W. G. Medd, of Exeter, is president of the Federation and Rev. W. A. Bremner, of Seaforth, is secretary. Must Register The fact is not generally known, but nevertheless, all persons must register with the proper authorities within 30 days after their 16th birth­ day. They must go to the .post office and comply with regulations. Post office employees are not obliged to go to the home of those who want to register. now RED CROSS NEEDS MANY SEWERS The Red Cross workers got Under way on Tuesday making garments for evacuee women and children. The work rooms will be open every Tues­ day, Wednesday and Thursday after­ noons, as well as Tuesday evenings at seven o’clock. In the present emergency, the Ont­ ario Division has been asked to make 250,000 articles of clothing for men, women and children within the next two months. The Wingham Branch has received a large quota, consisting of children’s dresses, pyjamas, pants, shirts, nighties, mitts, as well as women’s housedresses and sleeping garments. This is all evacuee work and will be sent to Britain. When it is realized that there arc only two months to do this work all women will recognize the great amount of sewing entailed, Everyone is urged to cofne as often as possible, the garments are all cut ready for sewing. And, don’t forget to visit the Red Cross Booth at the Witighani Fall Fair. $25,00 for First Prize This Week This is the Third Year These Courses Have Been Carried on Here by the University of Western Ontario. TEACHERS TO MEET AT LONDON OCT, 4th Regional Conference Will Hear Oat­ standing Speakers together paid must the be its Boy! Oh Boy! here is big news for Wingham Bank Nite Shoppers 1 The prize money this week amounts to $63.0,0, and next week’s draw will be at least $50,00 in cash and that will be the final draw for this season. Take note Bank Nite draws will cease after a week from next Saturday. Cash in on some of the big prizes by shop­ ping at Wingham Bank Nite Stores. Remember, a lucky ticket with every 25 cents you spend at Wingham Bank Nite Stores, This Week’s Prizes 1st $25,00, 2nd $10.00, 3rd $5.00, 4th $2.00, 5th $3.00, 6th $3.00, 7th, $2.00, 8th $2.00, 9th $1.00 10th $1.00, 11th $2.00, 12th. 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th 'prizes, $1.00 each. Last Week’s Winners 1st prize, not claimed, added to this week’s 1st prize; 2nd prize, $5.00, An­ na Chittick; 3rd prize, $1.00, Mrs. F. Seddon; 4th prize, $1.00, Roy Mc- Creight, Lucknow; 5th and 6th prizes of $1.00 each, not claimed, added to this week’s prizes; 7th, $3,00, Mrs. H. L. Sherbondy; Sth. $1.00, Mrs, Fred Saint; 9th, $1.00, Mrs. P. McGlynn; 10th, $1.00, Mrs. Maitland Henry, Belgrave; 11th not claimed, added to this week’s prize; 12th, $1.00, Mrs. J. J. Moffatt, R.R. 2, Wingham. RED CROSS DRIVE IS UNDER WAY House to House Canvass Being Cop- ducted. That Western is in a real Sense the University of Western Ontario is evi­ denced by the fact lhat during the coming season approximately fifty ex­ tension classes are being organized in seventeen centres throughout the western part of the Province. Nearly 700 students proceeded toward de­ grees or Permanent First Class Certi­ ficates in such classes last year and it is anticipated that at least an equal number will take advantage of these unusual opportunities during the cur­ rent year. Beginning two years ago Wingham became an important extension centre for the University and during the coming season several courses will be offered and the town will be visited by one of the members of the English Department. This is an unusual feat­ ure of Western’s extension work, The out-of-town classes are carried on by the same staff members who give the work in the University. Exten­ sion students are, therefore, given the same opportunity for personal tacts as are possessed by those attend the University. On Saturday, September 28th, p.m., in the Public School, Professor Frank Stiling will begin a course in English Literature (English 20). This course will cover the period from Chaucei* to the present day and pro­ vides a remarkable opportunity for those who would see the development of one of the world’s great literatures. Because of the time available, this is a fairly rapid survey course and it should be of interest to those who seek to ment of terested p.m. on ing will desired by the students. This offers an unusual opportunity for those per­ sons who would proceed to university degrees or who desire to obtain their Permanent First Class Certificate. The classes are also open at a greatly reduced rate to those persons who wish merely to listen to the course. The two classes will meet together on alternate Saturdays. Professor Stiling is well and favourably known in Eng­ lish circles. He has just returned to the University from a considerable period spent in postgraduate studies so there is unusual opportunity off­ ered to the citizens of Wingham and the neighbourhood. The class meets every second week, ! con- who at 2 London will be the scene of a large gathering of teachers on Friday, Oct 4th, whpn the annual regional confer­ ence will be held, eight inspectorates will attend. North Huron will be one of the eight, The conference will be very similar to the one held last year, the teachers being given the opportunity to inspect samples of work, writing, manual training, art, domestic science, Two outstanding speakers will be present. Carleton Stanley, President of Dalhousie University, Halifax, will give two lectures “A Teacher in the World To-Day” and “Rural Schools”; “Remedial in the Grades” will be the subject of an address by Miss G. Horsman, a reading specialist, of Chi­ cago and Michigan University, Teachers from * #1 INSTITUTE GIVEN TALK ON ART Mr. E. E. Stuckey Was the Guest Speaker John Rae Douglas, of Kitchener, vice-president of the Kitchener-Wat­ erloo Flying Club, will be flying train­ ing manager of the elementary fly­ ing training school at Huron county airport (Sky Harbor). Mr. Douglas is a native of Huron county, having been born at Brussels. The flying personnel will consist of 57 in all, The school will be controlled by Hur­ on county people under the company, It is estimated that about $22,000 a month will be distributed through- aut‘ Huron County with the establish­ ment of the school. This is apart from the payment given to the pupils. Directorate Holds Meetilng A meeting of the directorate of the newly-appointed Huron County Fly­ ing training Schoql Limited, to con­ summate all details required by the Dominion charter dated at Ottawa on September 4th, recently granted and which authorized the company to es­ tablish and maintain a flying training school at Huron county airport (Sky Harbor) in connection with the Brit­ ish Commonwealth air training plan. The authorized capital stock of the company consists of 3,500 preferred shares of the par value of $10 each and 1,500 common shares without nominal or par value. The holders of the preferred shares are entitled to a fixed cumulative preferential cash dividend at the rate of five per cent, per annum. In the event of liquidation, dissolu­ tion or winding up of the company, the preferred shares are redeemable at the amount paid thereon, with accrued imprest. $35,000 Sinking Fund Before any amounts be sinking fund of $35,000 maintained intact. After the airport has served military purpose, it is provided _ the company can buy back all or any part of the preferred shares . The com­ pany must pay to the shareholders the paid-up stock plus the divdends that have accrued. The directorate appointed the fol­ lowing an an advisory finance board which will undertake the campaign to raise $35,000: Chairman, J. D. Thomas; J. C. Shearer, Clinton; Thos. Pryde, Exeter; W. L. Whyte,’ Sea­ forth; Hugh Hill, Colborne township. There are altogether twenty-four towns, villages and townships in the county, and it is planned to allot $1,- 500 to each to raise the required $35,- 000, Mr. Thomas stated. If a munici­ pality did not raise that amount by a specific time, the total money sub­ scribed will be distributed pro rata. Under the direction of a chairman the people of each municipality will have an opportunity of subscribing. Units of $10 are to be issued, but any person who buys $100 worth of preferred stock gets free one Jshare of common stock, The government will provide stud­ ents as soon as the company is ready. There will be thirteen flying instruct­ ors, and classes of 24 pilots will be started consecutively, The members of the advisory fin­ ance board are doing the campaign work gratis, and the incorporation ex­ penses are kept within the minimum. The directors are: Wilmot Haacke, Goderich Township; George C. Fea- gan, warden Huron County; R. E. Turner, Goderich; G. L, Parsons, Goderich; A. H. Erskine, Huron county treasurer; Goderich; John Ray Douglas, Guelph; William H. Sims, Kitchener. Attending MacDonald Institute Miss Doris Armitage and Miss Mary Elizabeth McKibbon are attend­ ing MacDonald Institute at Guelph. Miss Armitage is on her second year while Miss McKibbon is a new stud­ ent. Told of Western Trip The September meeting of the Wo­ man’s Association of the United Church was held in the basement of the church last week. The president, Mrs. S. S. Campbell, conducted meeting with 22 present, After usual business period, Mrs, S. Campbell gave an address on her through Western Canada and showed some views of same which proved in­ teresting and instructive. The meet­ ing was favoured with a duet by Mrs. Hiseler and Mrs. Lewis. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month. the the S. trip When the headquarters for the Red Cross Campaign closed Tuesday even­ ing the total handed in by the collect­ ors was close to $900.00. This is a very good showing but every effort will have to be put forth -to reach the objective of $4,000.00. The call has been received by our Red Cross workers to get busy on clothes for those who have suffered during the bombings. To carry out a full program of Red Cross work here the objective must be reached, to the utmost. i follow the general develop- literature and yet are not in­ in too many details. At 4 the same day Professor Stil- give a second course if it is The September meeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute was held in the Town Flail on Thursday, September 19th, with the president, Mrs. W. J. Hend­ erson, in the chair. The guest speaker was Mr. E. E. Stuckey of the Wing­ ham High School staff, his subject was “Art”, and he spoke of it in rela­ tion to our everyday lives, and in con­ nection with the new course of study in the schools, He also gave a dem­ onstration of soap modelling. .4$^ Recitations were given by Misses Alice and Sheila Laidlaw, and solos by Mrs. Kirby Williams and Miss Sara Cruickshanks. A musical con­ test containing the names of many old favorite songs was conducted by Mrs, R. E. Laidlaw. At the close of the program tea was served. Give Enters Civil Service Mr. Charles Scott, of Belgrave, a former student of Wingham High School, who has recently been work­ ing temporarily in London, has ac­ cepted a position with the Civil Serv- | ice Commission and left on Friday for 1 Ottawa. Underwent Operation Mr. W. T. Booth underwent an op­ eration in Western Hospital, Toronto, on Saturday last week which will ne­ cessitate his being away from Wing­ ham for a couple of weeks. Mrs. Booth and Dorothy Ann are visiting with her sister, Mrs. W. C. Leth­ bridge, Toronto. Mr. Booth’s friends here wish him a speedy recovery. Goforth Group Held Meeting The Goforth Auxiliary of St. And­ rew's Presbyterian Church held an in­ teresting meeting last week at the home of Mrs. Nelson Pickell. The dedicatory prayer was given by Miss Marion Fry and Miss Audrey Reid read the Scripture lesson. Mrs. T. A. Currie led in prayer. The topic "The Goforths in China” was ably taken by Mrs. David Murray. Mrs. Pickell ren­ dered a pleasing piano solo. The meet­ ing closed with the Benediction by­ Mrs. Kenneth MacLean after which a social time was held. Tennis Club Held Dance Members of the Tennis Club and their friends had a merry time at a dance held in the Masonic Hall Fri­ day evening. Creamery Under New Management Mr. Miller Davis has taken over the management of the Holm dale Cream­ ery. Mr. Davis is well known here,, having been on the creamery staff for the past two years. The creamery has been operated by a partnership, Dr. Walter Davis, of Brantford and Mr. J. H. Sloan. Dr. Davis has purchased, the Sloan interest and his son will carry on the business management. HARVEST FESTIVAL HELD AT ST. PAUL’S Beautifully decorated with a pro­ fusion of flowers, and of the fruits and veaetgbles of the field, St. Paul's Church was the setting for the annual commemoration of -the Harvest Fest­ ival last Sunday. Dr. W. W. Judd of Toronto was the morning preacher, and Rev. Herbert Naylor of Listowel, was present in the evening. Splendid congregations were in attendance all day, and Harvest solos and anthems were rendered by the choir under the direction of Mr. Roy Mundy. Dr. Judd said that the Harvest indicated the eternal truth that ottr best sources of happiness are conditioned on ottr own right relation to God and righteous­ ness. The things that matter most remain safe, God will preserve the ultimate values in His World, The good will triumph at last. The Red Cross Campaign Is Now On on Satur- Toronto. Hall. REGISTRATION NOW AT POST OFFICE Attending Victoria College Miss Patricia Parker left day for Victoria College, She is residing at Annesley Gave First Aid Demonstration The local troop of Boy Scouts, un­ der the direction of Scout Master Carl Deans, gave a demonstration in First Aid at the Blyth Fall Fair on Wed­ nesday last week. Held Congregational Rally The services at the United Church were well attended on Sunday when a congregational rally was held. Rev. W A. Beecroft, the pastor, preached inspiring sermons at both services. A special feature of the service of praise was the Elgar Quartette of Kitchener. Engagement Announced The engagement is announced of Cora Mae Phair, daughter of Mr. Wil- Han Phair, and the late Mrs. Phair, to Mr. Dondld Robertson, of Minde- moya, Manitoulin Island, son of Mrs. Janet Robertson, and the late William Robertson of Bluevale, marriage to take place early in tuber. Presented With Kitchen Shower The home of Mr. and Mrs. Halliday, Shuter St., was gay with festoons of pink and white interwined with white wedding bells on Thurs­ day evening last, when a large number of friends of Miss Alberta McMurray gathered there to present her with a splendid shower of red and white kitchen utensils, prior to her marriage to Mr. Jas. Smith. After all the gifts, hidden throughout the house and gar­ age had been found, Miss McMurray thanked all present for the beautiful gifts and a most enjoyable social time was spent while a delicious luncheon was served, and before all the guests had dispersed for their homes, all joiAcd in extending their very sincere best wishes to the intended bride. Notice of Change of Post Office Ad­ dress Required Mr. The Oc- Jas. A large, printed notice, giving de­ tailed instructions regarding registra­ tion of persons who have not yet reg­ istered, and for those who have changed their address or marital stat­ us. has been sent out by Jules Cast- onguay, chief registrar, to postmast­ ers throughout Canada to be posted, conspicuously in post offices. The notice stipulates that persons who change their post office addresses must communicate particulars tv the; Dominion statistician, Ottawa. Per­ sons marrying after registration clos­ ed August 21st, must communicate the date of their marriage and the names and addresses under which they were registered, within 14 days after the event occurs. Accompanying the notice is a mem­ orandum to postmasters, providing them with information useful to them as registrars and deputy registrars. Regulations to be drawn to the at* tention of the public in this regard, are: 1. Every resident of Canada must register within 30 days after his 16th birthday. 2. Every resident of Canada absent from the Dominion during registra­ tion, must on returning to Canada, register within 30 days. 3. Persons prevented from regist­ ering through illness must register as soon as they are able to travel to a post office. 4. Persons temporarily residing at remote points during the time of reg­ istration, or who, for any other satis­ factory reason, did not register,, must register immediately upon their re­ turn to their ordinary place of resi­ dence. 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