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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-11-07, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The G orrie Vidette and Wroxeter News* ‘Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7th, 1040 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year MR. AND MRS. HOMUTH 63 YEARS MARRIED These Grand People Received Con­ gratulations From Multitude of Friends LIONS’ HALLOWE’EN PARTY SUCCESS Two • Hundred and Thirty Children . Took Part in Parade Along with a multitude of others •we extend congratulations to Mr, and Mrs, August H, Homuth, who on Wednesday, October 30th, celebrated the 63rd anniversary of their wedding. This strand old couple can truly be called^'pioneers of this district as they started their married life in the bush on the 10th Concession of Turnberry, after a'honeymoon which'consisted of a drive to Teeswater and back over ,a corduroy road. They were married by Rev. Mr. Quarrie of the Presbyter­ ian Church at the ’ bride’s parents, which is now the home of Robert Laidlaw in Lower Wingham. Mr, Homuth is in his 89th year. He was born at Breitenstein, Germany, .but came to Canada as a lad of eight .years, residing at Galt for four years before thg family moved to the 10th of Turnberry. He has lived in this •community since, except for seven months he spent near Galt. Mrs. Homuth, 83 years of age, was -born at Portland, near Smith’s Falls, Ont. She was six when the family ;moved to Wingham, settling in Low­ er- Town. For the past thirty years they have lived in Wingham. They have two sons and one dau­ ghter, John and Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Kelly, of town, and Fred of Harriston. One daughter, (Ida) Mrs. James Por­ ter, passed on a number of years ago. Some were in rags, some in bags, and some in silken gowns. Two hund- . red and thirty children dressed for the occasion joined in the fun at the Lions’ shell-out party on Hallowe'en. The children gathered at the Town Hall and paraded along Main Street to Victoria, back Main Street to Pat­ rick, then. to the Town Hall where the judging took place, Each child received some goodies. The winners were: girls, Helen Sturdy, Connie Fry, Barbara Ross, Mary Crawford; boys, Bobby Finley, Neil Stainton, Jack Walker, Johnny Armitage. The judges were: Mrs, A. W. Irwin, Mrs. J. R. M. Spittai, Mrs. E. O. Gallagher, Mrs. R, S. Hether­ ington, This annual Hallowe’en party has grown to such a size that committee will have to secure larger quarters for next year. Not only the children en­ joyed themselves, but the large num­ ber who lined the sidewalks was proof beyond doubt that grown-ups got a big kick out of it also. MORNING CLOSING REMEMBRANCE DAY Stores Will be Closed Until 1 P. M. NOTICE The Annual County meeting of the United Farmers’ Clubs will be held at Ripley in the Township Hall on Fri­ day, Nov. 8th, at 8 p.m. Speakers from head office will be present. Mr. Hannam will give a talk-on “The Fed­ eration of Agriculture” and Art Haas on “Folk Schools.” Pictures on Co- Operative Activities will be part of the evening program. A cordial invi- 1 tation is extended to all interested to be present. The Public will please note that on the proclamation of Mayor Crawford, Wingham will observe a half holiday, Remembrance Day morning. The stores will remain closed throughout the morning, so that all may take part in the Service at the Town Hall at 10.30 A.|M. Stores will resume busin­ ess at 1 P.M. Monster Bingo Dec. 20th The Legion will hold a Monster Bingo in the Armouries the Friday evening before Christmas, Dec. 20th. Women and Children A wide selection of styles and sizes in Rubbers and Goloshes for Fall and Winter wear. Call in and see them, at Willis Shoe Store. Attended Pelee Shoot Messrs. HoAvard Sherbondy and Clare Adams attended the pheasant hunt on Pelce Island Thursday and Friday. They both had quite good luck, LOCAL LADIES CAN HIT THE BULLSEYE Ladies’ Rifle Club Developing Some Great Shots When the Wingham Rifle Club of­ fered to teach any ladies who wished to learn how to shoot, there were many who thought this was a fantas­ tic idea, but such was not the case as to-day the Ladies’ Rifle Club boasts a membership of 24 and the crack of the ,22’s can be heard at the ranges in the basement of the Town Hall five nights a week. In this short time the club has de­ veloped some very fine marksmen, as the following awards will testify.. Silver spoons were won by Mrs. E. Webster and Irene Clark for shooting ten targets with a perfect score of 100. Gold pins have been awarded Irene Clark, Mrs. E. Webster and E, Chand­ ler for shooting ten targets of 98 or ■over. Mrs. H. Wild, Agnes Williamson, Jessie Pearson, E. Chandler, Dorothy Deans, Hilda Brown and Aileen Heff- eriion have won silver medals for shooting ten targets with scores of 93 or over. Bronze medals have been awarded Jessie Pearson, Mrs. G, Godkify Hilda Brown, Aileen Heffernon and Mabel Fothergill for scores of 80 or better. The Wingham Rifle Club are to be Congratulated for the interest they have taken in this target shooting and for the Splendid help they have given the ladies. The following act as in­ structors to the ladies* club: Frank Sturdy, George Mason, Elwood Web­ ster, Norman Rintoul, Emerson Shera and William Young. Arrived in England Mrs. Torrance has received, word that her husband, Dr. Thos. L. Tor­ rance has arrived safely in England. Fractured Wrist Wilfred Haines, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Haines, had 'the misfor­ tune to fracture his wrist, Thursday evening. Another Hockey Player Our prospects for a good hockey club is much improved by the addition of Stan. Fritz, defence man formerly of Listowel. Stan is working for Pet­ erson Bros, and should prove a valu­ able player. Institute Held Euchre- Twenty-five tables took part in .the. euchre held by the Women’s Insti­ tute in the Council Chambers, Mon­ day evening. The winners were: Lad­ ies, 1st,- Mr^. D. Murray; 2nd, Mrs. Charles Swanson; Gentlemen, George Grant; 2nd, S. S. Campbell;' lucky prize, Miss Laura Fitzpatrick. Much Improved We are very pleased to report -that Mr. George Dalgleish, who suffered a weak spell early last week, is making a splendid recovery. It will be a few weeks however, before he will be back to work. George, who is a Bell Tele­ phone employee, was just starting his day’s work at Port Albert Airport when it was found necessary to bring him home. Men’s Card Marathon The meh of Wingham, not to be1 outdone by the ladies?, are running a Marathon Bridge and Euchre, and are expecting 150 meh to enter. A list of names of players is .being made Up and those desiring to enter are re­ quested to communicate with J. H. Crawford at once. The proceeds from this marathon will be used to pay off the • indebtedness of the Wingham Baseball Club. Wingham and District Men on Jury Several from Wingham and district were grand jury men at Goderich for the fall assizes. The jury was com­ posed of Elmer Wilkinson, Wingham; Lyle Hopper, Morris; William j. Coulter, Turnberry; Garnet Farrier, West Wawanosh; Norman Bast, Howick; Alex. McGowan, East Wa- watiosh (foreman); James?"D. Car­ michael, Grey; Paul Cleaver, Stanley; Ellmore Klopp, Hay; Ezra Webb, Stephen; Walter Hodge, Goderich. Much interest in the assizes is being taken this year due to the Jardihe case arising out of the car accident^ July 1, near Gorrie when Betty Ed­ wards and Ida Ritchie last their lives. Then there is the murder charge against Sam Dodge, an Indian, who is alleged to have killed James Kil­ patrick near Exeter with an axe on June 20. ‘ OB® 1 POPPY DAY TO BE SATURDAY, NOV. 9th Buy and Wear a Poppy I)olb Borcfj! Take up our quarrel with the foe! To you from failing hands we throw ’ . The torch; be yours to hold it high! If ye break faith with us who die, We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders’ fields. —Lieut.-Col. John McCrae. gllp $ * V &■; Li Unnrmbranrr Bay §Trtna fUnnbay. Now. 11th 10.30 a.m. — Town Hall Wreaths and Flowers will be plac­ ed on the Cenotaph immediately following the service. ^>aluriiay, Nnurtttber Sth Buy and Wear a Poppy. Your generosity in the past has been appreciated. The need to-day is as great as ever before. M ANOTHER RABIES SUSPECT CASE Dog Died Saturday, Head Sent to Toronto HALLOWE’EN PRANKS Larger Kids Roamed Around Until Late Hour A small collie dog belong to Mrs. Robert Henderson, Leopold Street, died on Saturday and Dr. J. McKague is very suspicious that the animal has had rabies. The head was sent to the department at Toronto, Monday morning for inspection, but word has not yet been received from them at the time of going to press. Last year this whole district was under quarantine on account of a rab­ ies epidemic and it is to be hoped that this condition will not happen again for many a day. Dr. Howson Resumes Practice Major George Howson, who for the past four months has been on full time duty in connection with further org­ anization and training of the Wing­ ham Battery, will resume his dental practice full time after November 15. As Officer Commanding the Battery, he will continue in charge here and the Battery will train on Tuesday and Thurdsay nights,'as it has for the past year or mote. VETERANS TO ATTEND CHURCH SERVICE Will Parade to Wingham United Church The early part of Hallowe’en even­ ing was very quiet about town as most all were enjoying the party staged by the Lions Club. The older boys start­ ed roaming about town a little later and kept it up until quite late. From Pleasant Valley comes the re­ port that several families had to search for missing articles the next morning and that several out-houses in this vicinity were knocked over, some smashed. A building back of Haugh’s shoe repair shop was com­ pletely destroyed and the machinery belonging to Andy Anstett and W. J. Clark was moved about. A manure spreader belonging to Mr. Clark was reported to have been dumped in the river. Each year a certain type of des­ truction is carried on and this year rose arbours bore the brunt of the at­ tack. Many objects about town that were moveable were taken away, most were quickly recovered, but some have not yet been located. The pickets on Mr, C. B. Armitage’s fence were knocked off and Clayton Fryfogle’s truck was pulled to a location back of Fry & Blackhall’s factory. Several cars were pushed blocks from where they were parked by the owners. The annual church parade will be held by the Wingham Legion Sunday morning next, November 10th, to Winghaftt United Church. The Leg­ ion will be accompanied by the 99th Winghant Battery and the- parade will be headed by the Wing­ ham Citizens* Band. All Veterans are urged to attend. Fall In will be at the Armouries at 10.30. The speaker for the occasion will be Comrade Rev* W.. A. Beecroft. Purchased? House Mr. David Murray has purchased Mm. Wm. Jackson’s house on Minnie Street and will take up residence there shortly, Purchased Fine Fdx Mr, A. R. DuVal has added a splen­ did animal to his breeding stock at the DuVal Fox Farm, The fox is a male ring neck platinum variety. These are very rare and the one Mr, DuVal purchased has white mane, white face, white feet, He purchased it from the Colpitt’s platinum strain of New Brunswick, For years past, the people of Can­ ada, moved by the remembrance of sacrifice and of continuing need, have contributed generously to the Poppy Day Fund, To-day, we face again the call of sacrifice, the extent of which we can­ not .now measure. The new demands should not be allowed to overshadow the sacrifices of the past, To Hhose who suffered and-may now be in want, it'should be our duty to give such as­ surance as is within our power that their devotion is not forgotten in the stress of a new conflict. A contribution to the Poppy Day Fund will help to meet the present- day need of many who suffered so greatly in the last war. It will also serve to assure those now called upon to assume the burden of sacrifice that, if they meet with adversity, they, too, may count upon the grateful rememb­ rance of their fellow citizens. A two­ fold purpose will thus be served by the contribution we make this year. The Poppy Day Compaign of 1940 in its appeal, and in its response, should surpass any of the campaign of preceding years. INSTITUTE HELD FINE MEETING History of Local Branch Told by Mrs. W. Williamson LEGION AUXILIARY ELECT_OFFICERS All Officers Were Re-Elected At S meeting of the Ladies' Auxil­ iary to the JLegiBn held oil Monday night all officers were re-elected as follows: President—Mrs. A. M. Forbes. 1st Vice Pres.—Mrs. Herbert Camp­ bell. 2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs. Frank Sturdy. Secretary—Mrs. Ernie Lewis. Treasurer—Mrs. Walter VanWyck. Standard Bearer—Mrs. H. Bownc. Social Committee Convenor—Mrs. Harry Towne. Investigating Committee—Mrs. H. Browne and Mrs. Geo. Ross. Following the meeting the ladies en­ tertained the members of the Legion to a social evening. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Garniss of Brussels, announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret (Peggy) to Mr, J Archibald Ballantyne, of Lon­ don, son of Mrs. Margaret Ballantyne of Brussels. The wedding to take place about the middle of November. LITERARY SOCIETY NAME OFFICERS Jolly Time Literary Held Masquerade The opening fall meeting of the Jolly Time Literary Society was held at Currie’s School last week and took the form of a masquerade party. Prizes were awarded as follows: best lady, Eileen Dark; best gent, Elda Caslick; best couple, Mrs. Joe Kerr and Jessie Arbuckle; best comic, Jack Taylor; best child, Evelyn Leaver. This being also the annual meeting the following officers were elected: President, Lloyd Montgomery; Vice President, Jim Coultes; Sec.-Treas,, Howard Walker, The October meeting of the Wing­ ham Branch of the Women’s Insti­ tute was held in the Council Cham­ ber on Thursday, Oct. 31st. The roll call was answered by “Something to be thankful for.” Mrs. Thos. Bower, Convenor of Peace, gave a splendid paper on “Britain’s Part in the World Struggle.” Mrs. W. Williamson gave the’-history of the Wingham Branch of the Institute since its organization in 1903. Mrs. E. Webster read an ar­ ticle “Behind the Scenes in Poland”, and Mrs. Hutcheson and Miss Hut­ cheson sang as a duet “The Rose of No Man’s Laud” accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Hiseler. A “Tea” con­ test was held, the winner being Mrs. W. S. Hall and Mrs. E. Webster. Af­ ter the programme, tea was served by the hostesses for the day. The Lyceum Theatre Presents Next Mon,, Tues., Wed., the spec­ ial picture "EDISON THE MAN”, starring Spencer Tracey. Notice To Shoppers Once again we draw the attention of the shopping public to the fact that Wednesday half-liolidays are discon­ tinued for this year, * Table Tennis Wi/mers Public School table tennis cunipc® titions resulted in the following win­ ners: Junior Champion, Charlie Lee; Senior Champion, Eddie Carter. Boys’ and Men’s Rubber Boots Knee High or Bushman, in light or heavy weight, and in medium or wide lasts. Also Leather-Top Rubbers, and the new Anklefit Boot with flexible uppers.—Willis Shoe Store. Sold Prize Horse Mr. Clayton Fryfogle has sold his fine show horse “David Guy" to Mr, Keith of Collingwood. This fine an­ imal has won prizes at almost every fair in Ontario including the big fairs at Toronto. Heads Committee Mrs. Fred Oster, of Blyth,' was named convenor of the committee of Health and Child Welfare at a meet­ ing of the Western Ontario conven­ tion of the Women’s Institute held in London. * Visited U.F.O. Plant Mr. H. B. Clemes, General Manag­ er of the United Farmers’ Co-Operat­ ive of Ontario and Mr, J, C. Long- challon, manager of (he egg and poul­ try department of tile same firm in­ spected the Wingham plant last week. Flowers Stolen at Cemetery This is one item that we would gladly not have for our columns. Twice during this summer, flowers have been stolen off the graves of the late Mr, and Mrs. Aitcheson at the local cemetery. The flowers in each case were placed by their son Harvey, Earlier in the summer gladiola were removed and on Thanksgiving Day a boquet of everlasting flowers were placed the^e only to be removed by some one the following day. It is very difficult to understand anyone doing such a scurvy trick, RETIRED MERCHANTS WERE HONORED Banquet and Presentation Held Fri­ day Evening A very pleasant and interesting ev­ ent was held at the Brunswick Hotelr Friday evening, when a banquet and presentation was held in honor of Messrs. W. J. Greer, John Galbraith, and George Carr, merchants of Wing­ ham for over 40 years, and who are now retired from business. Mr. Greer was the recipient of a beautiful pen and pencil set, while the other two gentlemen received handsome pencils. Their good wives were not forgotten as each was also given a bouquet. Mayor J. H. Crawford was chair­ man. The toast to the King was pro­ posed by Rev, E. O. Gallagher, to which Reeve R. S. Hetherington re­ plied. Selections on the bagpipes by Dr. R. L. Treleaven, of Lucknow, were much enjoyed. He also piped, the assembly to dinner. Bob Spittai sang “There’ll Always Be An Eng­ land” and also led community singing. ' Mr. Harold V. Pym officiated at the. piano. Addresses to the guests were given by Dr. R. C. Redmond and A. M. Crawford. The presentation ad­ dress was given by Mr. J. W. McKib- bon and the chairman read a letter from the Town Council and the Mer­ chants’ Association. The presentation to Mr. Greer was made by Mr. H. E.. Isard, to Mr. Galbraith by Mr. T. H. Gibson, to Mr. Carr by Mr. Donald Rae. Mr. Abner Cosens gave a, reading and short addresses were given by Capt. W. J. Adams, Henry Thomson, Harry McGee, W. H. Gurney,’1 John W. Hanna, George Northwood and G. L. Dunlop. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and “O Canada” brought this most pleasant evening to a close. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Lepard an­ nounce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Mary Jane, to Mr. Wilbert Gordon Baker, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Baker. . The marriage to takep lace the latter part of this month. Sister Passes The sympathy of this community is extended to Mrs. Dr. Irwin, Shuter St. whose sister, Mrs. Melborne Sprung, passed on Saturday at the liorr.e of her daughter, Mrs, William Ball, No. 8, highway, Tuckersmith, in her 86th year. For many years she and her husband farmed in West Wawanosh. ■ Students Raise Money For War Work Instead of bringing candy for the annual Hallowe’en programme in the various rooms of the Public School, the Students’ Council decided to have the pupils bring the money they ' would have spent in candy, and add it to tliG Minds of the school’s Junicu^1- Red Cross Societies. A total uf $6.81 was raised this way and this money will go to assist in the school’s war effort. A total of $12.70 has been rais­ ed in Junior Red Cross work, to date. WHITECHURCH FORMS PATRIOTIC SOCIETY Society to Keep In Touch With Those Who Enlist A public meeting was held in the Institute Hall, Whitechurch, under the auspices of the Red Cross, Rev. John Pollock acted as chairman. A resolution was passed appointing a Patriotic Committee of three, to work in conjunction with the Red Cross and Institute to see that all men volunteering for the C.A.S.F. from this community receive equal re­ cognition. The committee elected, were the following: Ken Weaver*. Chairman, Ezra Welwood, Clarence Cox. This Committee held a meeting on Friday evening, Nov, 1st and added two more names to the Committee to form an executive for a patriotic soc* iety which it proposes to organize, these extra parties were: Rhys Pol­ lock and J, F, McLean. Ezra Wet­ wood was appointed Sec.-Treas., and it is proposed to invite all residents of the community to subscribe 25c as a membership fee for 1940-41, This small sum will enable the Association to keep in touch with all members of the C.A.S.F. from this community and send them a small present occasion­ ally, The membership subscriptions will be accepted by any of the execu* tive named above. Please subscribe now as we would like to send alt of the boys from here a small token fot Christmas,