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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-12-04, Page 1■ 4 With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, o Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4th, 1941 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year LIONS PLAN FOR XMAS BASKETS -District Deputy Governor Gave Address A regular luncheon meeting of the Xions Club was held last Friday ev­ ening at the Queens’ Coffee Shop, Out of town guests were, Lion Pat lirown, District Deputy Governor and .Lion M, Scott of Arthur. Lion Otto Gallagher gave a report on the Zone Luncheon at Harriston. Mr. A, M. Forbes favored with a solo which was very much appreciated. Lion George Northwood led the .singing with Mr. H. V, Ppm at the piano, The matter of Christmas bask­ ets for the needy was discussed at some length and it was felt that sub­ scription lists should be placed in the Banks and if more money was receiv­ ed than necessary for baskets, it •could be usefully expended on cloth­ ing for needy children. It was felt that the need was not as great as in some year and Lions Otto Gallagher ..and Will Galbraith were appointed a Committee to investigate the number of baskets probably needed and re­ port back. Lion Frank Madill reported for t,he Boys’ and Girls’ Wbrk Committee that efforts were being made to secure suitable quarters for the Boy Scouts -and he would be in a position to re­ port later. Lion Pat Brown was introduced by the President, Hal iMacLean. ■ Mr. Brown addressed the Club on the subject of "Complacency." He pointed -out the danger of allowing the Club to drift along and urged that Clubs should bq active at all times in the public interest and welfare. His ad­ dress was enjoyed very much. Lion Elston Cardiff spoke briefly. The President reported 100% attend­ ance. The meeting closed with a song and the Lions’ Roar. FIVE REEVES WILL SEEK WARDENSHIP Turnberry and Howick Reeves in the Field* It has been reported from a reliable .source that five reeves will seek the Wardenship of Huron County for 1942. Two reeves from this end of the county are in the race, Roland Crain of Turnberry and W. J. Gam­ ble of Howick. The other three are Fred Watson of Stanley; Geo. Arm­ strong of Hay and R. E. Shaddick of Uensall. Leaving For Florida Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Redmond are leaving on Saturday this week for St. Fetersburgh, Florida, where they will spend the winter. Operated On Sunday Miss Jean Campbell, 10th conces­ sion of Turnberry, 3 underwent a stomach operation on Sunday in Wingham General Hospital. Her friends wish her a speedy recovery. Attended Educational Concention Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thompson at- •tended the annual convention in Ar­ thur oh Saturday, of the Guelph Dis­ trict Educational Association of which Mr. Thompson is president. Judge Morley of Owen Sound was the spec­ ial speaker. The public speaking con­ test for the eight counties in that area was also an interesting feature of the afternoon. The first prize winner goes ■to Toronto in February. A good re­ presentation was present. RED CROSS HOLDING TEA. THURS.; DEC. 4 Proceeds In Aid of Russian Relief The Canadian Red Cross is appeal­ ing for $500.00 for the purchase of medical supplies for Russia. Casual­ ties in the Russian campaign have .been enormous and suffering among the people has reached alarming pro­ portions. There is urgent need for sur- .gical Instruments, modern medicines, etc. With the money raised, these will be purchased in Canada and shipped to Russia through the free freight facilities of the Society, in order to contribute their share, the Wiftgham Branch is holding a tea in the Red Cross work room oh Thursday, Dec­ ember 4, at which a collection Will be taken. At this time, also, the lucky ticket will be drawn for the lace table cloth which was presented to the Red Cross by Mrs. John Anderson. Every­ one is invited to be present so that our gift for the relief of the suffering Russians may be worth while. NO BY-ELECTION FOR HURONrBRUCE Hepburn For Economy's Sake, Says No By-Election in Ontario Murdock Matheson of Ashfield Nam­ ed President of the Huron-Bruce Association In a letter from Premier Mitchell F. Hepburn the Huron-Bruce Liberal Association were informed that no by­ election will be held in- this riding, which has had no member since the death of Charles A. Dobertson nearly two years ago, nor will there be any such election in any of the six vacant seats in the province. It is ex­ pected heresthat next year will see an Ontario election. ■ Throughout the riding this past few months an active campaign has been carried on to bring pressure on the Ontario Government to have a by­ election. The reeve of North Huron signed a petition requesting action and the County Council of Bruce en­ dorsed it. This was . forwarded to Premier Hepburn to-gether with a letter from reeve Raymond Elliott of East Wawanosh, who lias been very ■active in the campaign and who was detailed for this task. The -reply which he received from the premier was read at the annual meeting of the Huron-Bruce Associa­ tion held in the Town Hall here, on Friday evehing. , In part, it said: “In view of the present times through which we are passing, it is not deemed advisable to spend money oh an election. There­ fore we regret to inform you that it is not the intention of the 'Government to call a by-election in Huron-Bruce or in other constituencies now vacant.” In his letter the premier stated to set up the machinery for a by-election would cost $50,000. Janies H. Ballan- tyne, the member for South Huron, has been delegated to look after any business that may require attention in Huron-Bruce. Annual meetings of the Association will be held about the first week of June according to a motion brought before the meeting and which receiv­ ed almost unanimous support. Officers Elected President Matheson presided over the session. Other officers elected were. Vice-presidents, Mrs. R. David­ son, Dungannon; David McDonald, Teeswater;. Raymond Redmond, Bel­ grave; secretary, Campbell Thompson, Lucknow; treasurer^ Gordon Elliott, Blyth. Chairman for municipalities named were: Ashfield, Murdock Matheson, Miss Ruth McWhinney; Colborne, James Bisset; West Wawanosh, J. W. Watson,~rMiss Josephine McAllister; East Wawanosh, McGregor Sheill, Mrs. John McGee; Morris, W. Elston, James Clark; Grey, Alex McDonald; Turnberry, David Fortune, Miss Olive Scott; Howick, Miss C. McNaughton; Carrick, John Doig, H. F. Lantz; Kin­ loss, Angus McIntosh; Huron, Angus G. Martin; Brussels, Dr. McCrae, Joseph Wilton; Blyth, Ji H. Elliott, Miss Mary Milne; Mildmay, Dr. E. J. Weiler, Charles E. Wendt; Ripley, A. K. McLay, George Mooney; Tees­ water, J. W. Ross, J. J. Reid. Naming of chairman for Wingham, Culross Township and Lucknow was left with the local organizations in each in­ stance. Held Baking Sale and Tea The Ladies Guild of St. Paul’s Church held a successful sale of bak­ ing and afternoon tea on Saturday afternoon. Tea and Display of Work Don’t forget the tea in aid of the hospital supplies for the Russians, which will be held ih the Red Cross room on Thursday, December 5th. There will also be a display of work .done by the Red Cross. Underwent Operation Miss Marian MacDonald, daughter of Rev. C. H. MacDonald of Luckonw, underwent ah operation for the re­ moval of her appendix in Wingham General Hospital, Sunday evening. The attack was a sudden one occur- ing a couple of hours prio’r to the operation. Rev. E; C. Smith to Langdon At the end of the year, Rev, E. C. Smith, pastor of Listowel Baptist Church, will commence his new duties at the Baptist Church at Langdon, Mr, Smith was pastor of the Baptist Church here and since that time has labored at Mount Forest and Listowel, Mr, Smith will preach his farewell service, Sunday, December 21st, LOCAL PEOPLE IN CAR ACCIDENT Crash Happened on Queen Elizabeth Highway About seven o’clock Saturday even­ ing a local party returning from the McKinnon-Wickware wedding in Tor­ onto had an accident on the Queen Elizabeth highway near the Milton turn. The car was driven by Mr. Frank Howson and with him were Col. and Mrs. Geo, Howson, Mrs. D. O. McKinnon of Toronto and Mrs. R. Wellwood of Edmonton. It appears that Mr. Howson was proceeding to Hamilton and about-, the junction of the Milton turn and the highway a truck dragging a car cut across the road, The crash oc­ curred between the car being towed and Mr. Howson’s car. No one was badly hurst, but Mrs. Geo. Howson and Mrs. McKinnon were bruised, the latter receiving a cut on the cheek bone. The Howson car was badly damaged on one side. 18 SHOPPING DAYS BEFORE^HRISTMAS Do not let this very fine weather we have - been enjoying x fool you. Winter will soon be here in earnest and by the way there are only 18 shopping days in which to make your gift purchases. Shop early while stocks are complete and also avoid the last minute rush. Draw on a Quilt Lucky draw on Dance at Powell’s School, Friday, December 5th. Jack- son’s Orchestra and Clark Johnston. Ladies lunch, gentlemen 25c. Local Horses Prize Winners At the Walkerton Fair held last week, local horses made a fine show­ ing. Currie and Tervit were first in the road team class and C. Fryfogle third. In the single class, 'Currie and Tervit were second and C. Fryfogle third. B. C, Has New Liberal Leader The British Columbia Liberal As­ sociation chose John Hart, former finance minister, as its leader in place of Premier T. D. Pattullo. Mr. Hart 'was named at an emergency conven­ tion which’ the premier left after dele­ gates adopted a resolution favoring a Coalition Government in the province. Donate Fox Fur To Red Cross Through the generosity of the Laid­ law Fur Farm, the Wingham Red Cross will again offer tickets on a fox scarf. This is the second scarf which Mr. and Mrs, Laidlaw have presented to the Red Cross and it is expected that a large amount will be realized. C. C.F. To Oppose Meighen The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation at a party rally decided to nominate a candidate to oppose Rt. Hoil Arthur Meighen, federal Con­ servative leader, in the by-election in York . South. He will be J. W. Rose­ worthy, unsuccessful candidate in the 1940 general election. Goderich Collegiate 100th Anniversary On Friday this week, December 5, Goderich Collegiate Institute will ob­ serve its 100th anniversary. It will also be the school's annual graduation exercises and Chief Justice of Ont­ ario, R. S. Robertson, a Goderich collegiate graduate, will present the diplomas. WAWANOSH GROUP MET AT BELGRAVE Federation of Agriculture For East Wawanosh Held Meeting The Federation of Agriculture for East Wawanosh held a euchre and dance in the Forrester’s Hall at Bel­ grave on Wednesday night. It was well attended. During the first part of the evening euchre was enjoyed. Mrs, Carl Bennett and Telford Cook Were the winners. Short addresses Were given on the purpose and work of the Federation by Harry Sturdy, Cecil Wheeler and Reeve R. Red­ mond of East Wawanosh who spoke in place of Reeve Whitmore of Tuck­ ersmith who was unable to be present. Dance music was furnished by the Gulley Jumper's Orchestra. Lunch was served at a Red Cross counter. During the evening the lucy ticket was drawn oh the rug which the Women's Institute had been sell­ ing tickets on and the winner was Russell Ross from near Whitechurch. COUNCIL SPONSORS COLLECTION OF BONES AND FAT Collections Will Be Made Monthly. First Collection To Be Made After The New Year At a meeting of the town council on Monday evening, it "'was decided to make an appeal to all citizens of Wingham to save all bones, fats and greases to assist in the war effort, The idea is that each household have a tin pail (honey pail or some such receptacle in which they will collect all fats that would otherwise be wast­ ed. In a box save ^11 bones. A col­ lection will be held once a month, the first collection will be in January. Mayor Harley Crawlord brought this matter to the attention of the coun­ cil. He told the members that the salvage of these things was very nec­ essary to our war effort as the short­ age of fats and bones was becoming accute and he was of the opinion that Wingham should do its part in this very necessary effort. The council were also of that opinion and on mo­ tion by couns. Johnson and Lloyd de­ cided to co-operate with this move­ ment which is Canada wide and make an appeal to all citizens to play their part. That the water here is of high qual­ ity was shown in a report from the Deparment of Health. It tested Grade A. A letter was received from the Navy League of Canada requesting assistance and on motion of Couns. Lloyd and Wilkinson a donation of $10.00 was made. A cheque was received from the Howick Mutual Fire Insurance Co., of Wroxeter for the assistance of the Fire Brigade at the fire at Geo. Al­ ien’s home in that town. The West Wawanosh Mutual also have sent a cheque for the assistance of the fire apparatus. An inspection of the boiler on Nov. 10th showed it to be in first class shape. A request from the Dominion As­ sociation of Fire Chiefs for member­ ship was referred to the Fire Com­ mittee. A motion of Conns. VanWyck and Johnson approved the leasing of a vacant lot at the saw mill to H. E. Ratz who operates the mill. A letter was read from the Depart­ ment of Municipal affairs stating that all auditors must be licensed for mun­ icipal audit purposes. No action was taken as the clerk explained that the local auditors H. L. Sherbondy and C. Adams have applied for a license. Machine Hall Sold The Department of Highways has purchased the town machine hall back of C. Cook’s residence for the sum of $700 and will use it for storing of road machinery etc. This should be of a great convenience to this locality in the opinion of the council. The sale was approved on motion of Reeve Evans and Coun. Lloyd. A number of accounts were ordered paid on motion of Coun. VanWyck. Reeve Evans reported that consid­ erable work had been carried on by the street committee in an effort .to keep the roads in condition. Pot holes had been filled with gravel and some other ‘gravel spread. The county englner had looked over the outlet to the septic tank, the Reeve said, and recommended a drain but nothing could be done until next spring. Trouble with a catch basin at the junction of highway 4 and the cemetery road had become filled and water’ backed up. This was fixed by the placing of a drain under the road. (Continued on Page five) Soldier Drowns at Hanover Firemen are dragging the Saugeen River at Hanover for the body of an unidentified soldier who jumped into the water Monday afternoon about 3.30 o’clock when chased by police who sought to question him. He swam about 100 feet, shouted for help and disappeared beneath the surface. I Provincial Officer Otto McClevis, of Walkerton; one of the two officers chasing his at the time, ripped off his outer clothing and swam to where the soldier disappeared. He was unable to locate the man. Chief Meyers and Constable Mc­ Clevis went to the boarding house to question the soldier, a’s they went in the. front door he ran out the back. Among effects found in the room he occupied police found the name Gordon Stewart, Kingston, on papers, but havte not established that this is the nai ne of tlic iHan* KINLOSS ELECTS OLD COUNCIL Goderich Also Leave New Aspirant Out In the Kinloss election Monday, the old council were re-elected. The result was: t Reeve—Richard Elliott (accl.), Council—George B, Tiffin, 409; Daniel McKinnon, 400; Alex Mac- KenziQ, 385; Earl Hodgins, 300; de­ feated, John Emmerson. Goderich With seven candidates seeking the six seats on the council, electors of this 'town re-elected the 1941 council. Only one-third vote was polled and there was little interest. Results—-Mooney 399, Graham 391, Ryan.<382, Attridge 372, Sproul 364, Huckins 347. Cooper, seventh and un­ successful candidate polled 150 votes. Mayor Brown, Reeve Turner and Deputy Reeve Baker were re-elected by acclamation. TOXOID CLINIC FRIDAY, DEC. 5th Turnberry Parents Please Note A toxoid clinic will be held in the Town Hall, Wingham, Friday after­ noon, this week, December 5th, from 1 to 3 o’clock, for the school children of Turnberry Township and any others who have not yet received their 3rd injection. HYDRO INTERRUPTION .On Sunday, December 7, 1941, There will be a Hydro interruption from 1.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. This will affect the Wingham Mun­ icipal and, the Wroxeter and Luck­ now and Ripley Rurals. Hydro Electric Power Commission. Improving We are pleased to report that. Mrs, Chris. Hetherington, • Bluevale Road, who5 has been a patient in Wingham General Hospital for the past few weeks with a heart condition is much improved. Pupils Hear Safety League Talk Students of the Wingham High and Public Schools and the teachers as­ sembled in the Town Hall, Thursday morning when an Ontario Safety League representative entertained with sound pictures of an educational nat­ ure which were well received. Two Sons Overseas Mr. and Mrs. A, Finley received a cablegram from their son, Pte. Ed­ ward Finley, that he has arrived safe in England. They have .another son, Warnold, also a nephew, Lome Marks and a son-in-law, Arthur Furness who are doing their bit with the troops in England. - Moving To Stratford Mr. Wellington Wilson has been appointed to the despatching staff .at Stratford and for the past six weeks has been there. Mrs. Wilson, Evelyn and Bruce will leave for Stratford on Friday. Mr. Ed. Klein of Southamp­ ton is taking Mr. Wilson’s place as operator at the C. N. R. Station. Editor Will Be Honored David Williams, B.A., editor of the Collingwood Bulletin, is to receive the degree of Doctors of Laws at a spec­ ial convocation of the University of Toronto on December 15, in recogni­ tion of his position as honorary presi­ dent of the Ontario Hospitals Associa­ tion and founder of the Huron Insti­ tute. WINGHAM LEGION NAME OFFICERS C. R. Coultes Elected President The annual meeting of the Wing­ ham Branch of the Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., was held in the.Armouries on Monday evening. The following officers were elected: I. P. President—Duncan Kennedy. President—-C. R. Coultes. 1st, Vice-Pres., — W. G, Hamilton. 2nd, Vice-Pres., — Hatty McBur- ney. 3rd. Vice Pres., — A, B, Hutson. Secretary and adjustment officer *— A, M» Forbes. Treas,, —Bert Isard. Chaplain — Rev. W. A. Beecroft. Sgt, at Arms — R. H. Burbridge. Standard Bearers — Perc. Harris and Win. Kennedy. Escort to the Colours — Alex Man­ ning and Tenant Henderson. INSTITUTE SEND CIGS TO SOLDIERS Money Donated For Seeds For Britain The regular meeting of fhe Wing­ ham branch of the Women’s Institute was held on Friday afternoon of last week, in the Council, Chambers. The meeting opened by singing God Save the King, followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. Mrs. W. S. Hall reported that cig­ arettes had been sent to twenty-three of the Wingham boys who were over­ seas, before the 15th of November, and that four who were overseas at that time were missed and were to be sent yet. The other Wingham boys who have just recently arrived over­ seas, will be remembered a little later. The next meeting will be held one week earlier than usual. Five dollars was voted to be sent to the Cenral F-und for seeds for Britain. Iona and Jack Henderson favored the meeting with a vocal and quitar selection, “You are my sunshine,” and Jack Henderson then gave a mouth organ and guitar selection. A paper prepared by Mrs. Bell was read in her absence by Mrs. Hender­ son. Mr. Alf. Lockeridge then gave a very interesting talk on meat and its cuts, telling what the different cuts of meat were used for and how they were used. Report on the Convention held re­ cently in London, was given by Mrs. W. H. Fraser, who was a delegate to it. Mrs. Henderson gave the highlights of the officers rally recently held in Blyth. The roll --call was answered by giv­ ing the name of a. favorite song, and was well responded to. The members were asked to bring a donation of fruit or jam to the next meeting. Mrs. Henderson invited all to her home to a tea on Wednesday after­ noon, December 10, the proceeds of this tea are to be used for quilt lin­ ings. The meeting closed by singing the Intsitute Ode, after which the hostesses served a very dainty lunch and a social half hour was enjoyed. BRIDGE CLUB The Wingham Bridge Club held its regular weekly meeting on Thursday evening, with seven and a half tables taking part in the play. The results were: North and South—1st., Art Wil­ son and Duncan Kennedy; 2nd., Miss C. Isbister and Mrs. Gordon MacKay; 3rd., Bert Porter and Gordon Mac­ Kay; 4th., Mrs. E. A. VanStone and Miss M. McCallum. Eas( and West— 1st., Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Jack Masonjtied 2nd. and 3rd., H. L. Sherbondy and C. E. Richey, W. S. Hall and W. W. Armstrong; 4th., Mrs. W. S. Hall and Mrs. A. R. Du- Val. Enlisted In R.‘ C. A. F. In the enlistments in the R.C.A.F. at London last week, appears the name of John Wain of Wingham. Local Curlers Unsuccessful Four local rinks took part in the Bonsptel held at Kitchener last week, but failed to qualify in the prize list. Alex Crawford’s rink did the best winning two of their four games. A' Gift Every Week Of The Year A gift subscription to the Wingham Advance-Times goes to whom you send it 52 times a year, every week, and all for the small cost of $2.00. In the United States the price is $2.50, With each gift subscription we send a Christmas card announcing your gift. Cannot Stop The Golf Bug November’s' fine weather had the golfers biting their lips. October weather kept them off the golf course most of the time .and the November winds even in bright weather keeps them at home, but not in all cases. Last week local players had a few games as did some enthusiasts from Teeswater. Saw Mill To Be Busy H. E. Ratz Lumber So., St. Clem­ ents, have purchased the following farms and bushes this fall through their buyer R. C. Armstrang, Tees­ water, the Gray farm near Wingham, the Hyslop farm containing 80 acres of timber near Wroxeter, the Suther­ land farm near Whitechurch, also the Wm. Vollck and John Reinhart near Mildmay, and the Thos. Lovell bush at Gorrie. The timber from these bushes will be sawed at the Wingham mill. They also negotiated the pur­ chase of the Kinahart bush south of Lucknow. TURNBERRY MEETING POORLY ATTENDED Annual,. Meetings... Do.., Not.. Draw Crowds in Comparison to Nomin­ ating Meetings The annual meeting of the rate­ payers of Turnberry was held in the Forester’s Hall, Bluevale, on Friday afternoon, The attendance was very small and only a few other than the councillors were present. It appears that when an election is not to be­ held the electors take but little inter­ est in the business of their townships. Phis does not apply to Turnberry* only as attendance at such meetings in all municipalities in this district under similar circumstances has been the same. It must be a disappointment to the Reeve and councillors and officials to prepare to supply the ratepayers with, information regarding County and Township matters and then have only a handful show up. We have always been of the opin­ ion that two year terms would kill interest in municipal politics unless something displeased the electors very greatly. People in this district have- always had sufficient foresight to elect representatives that made yearly elec­ tions unnecessary but with nomina­ tions held, yearly a great more inter­ est was taken in the proceedings. R. J. SCOTT AGAIN HEADS CO-OPERATIVE U.F.O. Co-Operative Names Direc­ tors R. J. Scott, of Belgrave, was re­ elected president of the United Farm­ ers’ Co-operative Ltd., at the annual meeting held in Toronto last week. Directors elected were: W. A. Amos,. Palmerston; W. C. Wood, Brantford; Miss Agnes Macphail, Ceylon, Ont.; Hugh Bailey, Dundalk; W. B. Nichol­ son, North Bruce; Ralph Staples*. Cavan, Ont.; Ken Marshall, Norwich, and D. E. Stauffer, Bright. Underwent Operation, Carrie Higgins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Higgins, of Morris town­ ship, underwent an appendix opera­ tion in Wingham General Hospital last week. Pier progress has been very favorable. Joins Hospital Staff Miss Isabel Habkirk, a recent grad­ uate of Toronto General Hospital, has joined the staff of Wingham General Hospital. Miss Habkirk is a daugh­ ter of Mrs. Orville Habkirk and the late Mr. Habkirk. / Received Overseas Cables Mrs. (Dr.) W. A. McKibbon re­ ceived a cable from her husband, Capt. McKibbon that he was safely in England. Mrs. Thos. Irwin received similar news by cable from her sons, Howard and Bill, and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hammond received a wire last week also from their sons, Ralph and’ Alvin that they had landed safely. Took Military Courses On Thursday four local non com­ missioned officers of the 99th Battery completed courses at Long Branch, and now return to Petawawa. Q.M.S. Earl Gray and Sgt. Fred Howson took a gas course; Sgt. Neil William­ son, a physical training course; Sgt. Alex Corrigan and Bdr. Stewart Jef- fray will complete similar courses about the 20th of this month. HOCKEY GROUPING IS ANNOUNCED Indians Placed in Northern Group The local hockey club will play in a five team group this season. The teams are Wingham, Durham, Han­ over, Owen Sound, Walkerton. The convenor of the group is C. Schnialz, of Walkerton and group meetings will be held at Walkerton. This grouping is very satisfactory except the long travel to play in Owen Sound. All the clubs in this group claim they will have outstand­ ing teams but ’the fans here are count­ ing on the Indians to some through with a group win at least. Owen Sound may drop out or be given a bye in which case the four teams left would play a double schedule. Goderich this year plays with Sea­ forth, Clinton, Waterloo Siskins, El­ mira, Milverton. Soldier replacements in the O. H. A. this season will not have to take up residence in-the town with which they play according to a new ruling,.