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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-12-11, Page 54 Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year * i at- his BRIDGE CLUB c.H. Quota Increased Due to Winter Needs the 10 Officers Elected for 1942 retiring president, would function and illus- various links? by means of other side, pier, when water, dhe 08 degrees. killed in a Man. He is Ernie Greer residents of took place the presence of both congrega- Rev. Dr. W. 0. Rhoad was Arrangements Made For Induction to Kinloss and Kinlough Charges Have Charge of Ashfield and Ripley Churches Members Make Presentation To Very Wor. Brother W. J. Adams were: President, vice-presidents, 'For A Merry CKfistmas Be Sure Your Gifts Arrive in Time Annual Meeting Was Largely Attended Local People Taking Advantage Of New Method Of Sending Word Overseas Wingham Advance and Journal of May 1897 Found An Easy Way to Assist in Our War Effort OPEN NIGHTS START THURS. NEXT WEEK / There Will Be Six Open Nights For Shopping Before Christmas io 12 P* With Which Is Amalgamated The Corrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11th, 1841 £> A SNOW STORM ends THE FINE WEATHER Snow Plows Were Out Tuesday and Sleigh Bells Tinkled The reporting of lilac buds, flowers ’in the garden, berries on the bushes ■etc., is over for this season. The snow storm1 of Monday and Tuesday was of ■sufficient volume to have the snow ;plows- go over the sidewalks, in fact the big road plow went through town Lut it was not because the roads were iblocked but to make travel easier. About six inches of snow fell during the night and travel about town was a slippery business Tuesday. Snow continued to fall Tuesday night and as.we go to press it is continuing. Snow on the main street was being carted to the arena to make a bottom :for the ice they hope to have soon if •cold weather keeps up. The arena is in fine shape for the ■winter's operations. Added seating ac­ comodation has been installed at both -ends of the rink and a new heating • equipment set up so that the dressing rooms should be very comfortable. The boards around the ice surface have been painted and look very fine. We have the makings of one of the 'best hockey clubs we have had in years so the fans can look forward ■to fun this winter. CHRISTMAS GIFT MAILING DATES The following are suggested dates for mailing Christmas parcels and be­ fore you read the dates take a tip from postmaster Archie Peebes. Here it is: Address fully — Pack Carefully — Use strong twine — Use strong paper. If you follow these instructions .your parcels Will arrive at their des­ tination in good condition. Mailing Dates If your parcels to the United States Lave not been mailed already, they should be to allow for customs exam­ ination. On or before Dec. 10th would Lave been the best. On or before December 16 —British Columbia. On or before December 17 —■ Al- Lerta and Saskatchewan, On or before December 18 — Man­ itoba and Maritimes. On or before December 20 — Ont­ ario and Quebec. On or before December 21 — Local •delivery. GARAGE OPERATORS HELD MEETING Thd Huron County branch .of the •Garage Operators’ Association of Ontario held an enthusiastic meeting -in Goderich, Monday evening this week with the president, Alex Young •of Belgrave in the chair. A keen in­ terest in the affairs of the association Was shown" by the members. The an­ nual meeting will be held in January in Clinton when officers will be lect- •ed and other business dealt with. ■Correction In the report of the McGill - Dick­ son wedding last week, we stated that they would live in Blyth. This Was in error as Mr. and Mrs. McGill will live at Belgrave. .ASHFIELD MINISTER WAS INDUCTED Will tiohs, Thursday afternoon, inducted in Ash- :field Presbyterian Church as minister there and in Knox Church, Ripley. Coming from Kensington,’ P.E.L, where he recently concluded a 10- year pastorate, Dr. Rhoad succeeds Rev, J, Reynolds Esler, now minister of Alexandria Church, Brantford. Rev. Samuel Kerr, of Brussels, moderator of the presbytery, presided .and performed the induction cere­ mony. Steps leading up to the call Were narrated by the interim moder­ ator, Rev, S, M< Scott, of Kincardine, The sermon was preached by Rev, A. H, Wilson, of Whiteehurch, and the charge to the minister given by Rev, J. D, Wilkie, of Tees water. Rev. E. Taylor gave the charge1 to the con­ gregation. After the inductioft ceremony Dtt, Rhoad met members of his hew con­ gregations and a social gathering was enjoyed. GORRIE MAN HEADS WAR SERVICES Knowlson Hueston Elected President • At Annual Meeting Consideration of the aims and jects of the Huron War Servceis ob- ex- eoutive occupied a large portion of the annual meeting held in Clinton on Wednesday evening. The nominating committee had previously been in­ structed to bring in a suggested con­ stitution, and this was tentatively adopted by the meeting, subject to the approval and consideration of the incoming executive, The war services executive, com­ posed of representatives of organiza­ tions throughout the county, will seek to co-ordinate and assist the various local groups. In discussing the aims, J. D. Thomas, of Goderich, told the meet­ ing that properly organized the group could be of inestimable value in pre­ venting overlapping and in promoting organizations in territories not now covered. Mr, Thomas, in his address, outlined the manner in which the or­ ganization trated the a chart, • Name Officers The report of the nominating com­ mittee presented by Dr. A. R. Camp­ bell, of Hensail, was adopted with amendments. The officers are: President, Knowlson Hueston, Gor- ridj vice-president, R, J. Bowman/ Brussels; secretary-treasurer, to be appointed by president; directors, R. n. Creech, Exeter; E. E. Eddy, Dun­ gannon; M. A. Reid, Seaforth; Geo. Schaeffer, Goderich. The nominating committee included Dr, A. R. Campbell, Hugh Hill, R. J. Bowman and J. D. Thomas. The executive was advised in a let­ ter to the chairman that military of­ ficials plan a recruiting rally and ex­ hibition in Seaforth on January 6th and 7th. ' The meeting adopted a resolution sponsored by Lyle Hill, Brucefield, expressing appreciation of the work of Mr, Thomas, and the nominating committee, and also of Mayor McMur­ ray, of Clinton. The members, fol­ lowing the meeting, were guests of Mayor McMurray at lunch. OLD PAPERS PROVED VERY INTERESTING Last week when Mr. Charles Elliott was assisting his brother Ted in clean­ ing up the Carson property on Main street, he uncovered two Wingham papers. One was the Advance dated May 20th, 1897 and the other the Journal, dated May 27th, 1897. In the Advance was an item telling how Mr. Elliott’s sister, Lizzie, has fallen off her bicycle knocking the cap off her knee. Evidently at that time they had a transient problem as the paper reported that a tramp had been sent to Goderich... An advertisement by King’s Store says they want eggs and the price quoted was 9 cents per dozen. A few other prices were, fall wheat, 78 cents bushel; barley 25 cents per bushel; oats 22 cents; butter roll 13 cents a lb.; apples 25 to 30 cents a bushel; potat­ oes 25 cents a bushel. This advertisement took our fancy: We live to dye, and dye to live. The longer we live, the more we dye. The more we dye, the better we live. Wing­ ham Dye Works, Brick Christmas Entertainment Brick Church, East Wawanosh, Christmas Entertainment, Friday, .December 19th. Admission 15c. Child­ ren free, \ Barber Left Town Mr. Jack Goodings who purchased last August the ’barber shop formerly Operated by the late Orville Habkirk, closed this shop last week, taking the fixtures to Toronto, which city he came here from. Drowned in GodCnch Harbor John WeisS, a, grain trimmer and painter, was accidently drowned in the harbor at Goderich Monday night about 9 o’clock. He had stepped out of a car and went to the close to the edge of the somehow he fell into the temperature of which was He was on his way to work at un­ loading the* Prindoc. He was in the' water 15 minutes and sevcfak witness­ ed the accident but could not give asslsstance. LOCAL CHILD IN AN IRON LUNG Jimmie Foxton Rushed to London Hospital and was and was On Wednesday last week Jimmie Foxton, 4-year-old son of Mr. Mrs. Foxton, Bluevale Road, rushed tc a London Hospital placed in an iron lung, Jimmie stricken with infantile paralysis a few weeks ago but was apparently making progress which was considered satis­ factory until Wednesday last week when he contracted a cold and it was found necessary to use the iron lung at once. In London he was taken out of the lung for about a half hour each day for a few days and on Sunday and Monday was out of the machine for about three to four hours. On Tuesday he had another bad spell and his father was called to London. Tues­ day night he was some better but he is suffering from severe bronchical condition. URGENTLY NEEDED FATS AND BONES _In our last issue we told our readers that the Wingham Council were ar­ ranging to have the citizens save fat and bones as these things' are urgently required-, for Canada’s war effort. This is an easy way for all to assist in the war effort and the Mayor and council ask that the people treat this request 'seriously. Save the fats and grease in a honey pail and the bones in a box or other recepticle. Be sure to keep them sep­ arate. The collection will be made once a month, the first in January and all will be notified in this paper as to time of collection and method. In the meantime, if you have not already started, save all the fats ‘and bones that you possibly can. Attending Military Office Course W^Gnr. J. Chas. Wellwood who is tending a special office course at Mil­ itary school, Windsor, was home for the week-end,,/' Christmas Concert S. S. No. 9, East Wawanosh Christ­ mas Tree will be held Wednesday, December 17th, at 8.15. Admission 25c Children free. *. Home From London Hospital Arthur Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Brown, who’has been a patient in a London Hospital with a fractured leg, was brought home Tuesday. The injured leg is in a cast and it will be som^ time before he will be about. Former Resident Passes Isabella Johns, wife of James W. Anderson, passed away at the family home in Peterborough on Monday. A" former resident of Wingham, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John Galbraith of town, and Mrs. Gordon Stanley of Toronto. The funeral in Lindsay today (Wednesday after­ noon). Received Toxoid Treatment The third treatment of toxoid was administered to the school children of Turnberry townships in the town hall here, on Friday "afternoon. Dr. W. M. Connell, the M.O.H., of the township, was in charge with the other local doctors also giving their services. Re­ cently the town children received their third treatment. Penny Bank Report Jn the report of the Penny Bank for Sept, and Oct,, Wingham tied Gold Lake for 19th position in the percent­ age of pupils depositing, 72 per cent. The amount of the deposits for the period ending October 1941 were $1,475.22 as compared with $1,820.40 a year ago. The number' of schools depositing 508 have total deposits at the end of this period of $1,027,495,96. NEPHEW KILLED IN FLYING ACCIDENT Miss Grace Greer received the sad news last week that her nephew, Bobbie Greer, had been flying accident at Virden, the son of Mr. and Mrs. of Rouleau, Sask,, former Wingham, The accident Monday last week when he was prac­ ticing spins and dives, a part of his training, The sympathy of the people of the community goes out to the bereaved parents and Miss, Greer, Burial took place in the soldiers" plot in Regina Cemetery following a Mil* itary funeral. MISSIONARY GROUP CHRISTMAS MEETING Meeting Took The Form of a Friend­ ship Carol Service The Christmas meeting of the Woman Missionary Society of Wing­ ham United Church'- was held in the school room. A worship centre was arranged at the front with a picture of the Christ Child, flowers, candles and a gold covered box for the of­ fering. The meeting was under the leadership of Mrs. W. A, Beecroft and took the form of a “Canadian Friendship Carol Service.” She said we must remember that in our ador­ ation of the Christ Child, we are part of a great company of worshippers in our own. land," people of many creeds and races who, with us, wor­ ship who song bers Christ the new born King, and have brought us many gifts of and1 literature. Different mem- of the Society lighted candles of friendship for many of these peoples, after which a' carol pecular to each country was sung. Mrs. Heis­ ler sang a Ukraniari carol, Mrs. W. B. McCool rendered a new Negro carol, Mrs. VanWyck read a Canadian Indian carol and Marjorie Copeland sang the cradle-song of Luther, “Away in a Manager,” Mrs. Geo. Ross collected the offering, Mrs. Bee­ croft then explained that our best gift to the Christ Child is “Love.” Love can speak a language which all nation­ alities can understand. The president, Mrs. Wm. Field, welcomed Miss Marshall, a new-comer to the Society, who was formerly a missionary in China. On Thursday, next week, December 18th, the stores of Wingham will start their open nights for Christmas shoppers and will be open every night from that date until Christmas. This will give the public six evenings in which to aid them to get their shop­ ping done before Santa makes appearance, At the regular meeting of the Wing­ ham Bridge Club last week, the club plays every Thursday night, six and a half tables took part in the play. The results were: North and South—1st., Miss Margaret MacLean and W. H. French; 2nd., Mrs. Bert Porter and( J. H. Crawford; 3rd:, Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Mrs. Art. Wilson; 4th., Miss N. Dinsley and Duncan Kennedy. East and West—1st., Mrs. Geo. Ross and Miss M. McCallum; 2nd., Mrs. W. H. French and A. M. Forbes; 3rd., Mrs. H. C. MacLean and Bert Porter; 4th., Miss T. Isbister and Art Wilson. ANOTHER SHIPMENT • BY THE RED CROSS The Wingham Red Cross has for­ warded another shipment to head­ quarters, Hospital supplies — 15 convalescent shirts; 5 pr. bed sox; 50 handkerchiefs; 2 pillow slips. Army and Air Force supplies — 25 pr. flying mitts; 9 turtle-neck sweaters; 15 scarves; 45 pr. socks; 30 kahki handkerchiefs. Navy supplies — 55 pr. socks; titrtle-neck sweaters; 32 helmets; pr. seamen’s boot stockings; 8 mitts. Women’s Auxiliary articles — pr. gloves; 4 cardigans. Civilian supplies — 15 pr. children’s pyjamas; 2 children’s dresses; 4 child­ ren’s sweaters; 3 scarves; 2 pt boot­ ies; 10 complete girls’ outfits; 10 complete boys’ outfits; 5 layettes; 37 quilts; 3 afghans. Total value of material only $389.00. Quota Increased The quota for Wingham Branch has been increased with the greater need for winter clothing. It is urged that workers be as diligent as possible so that warm clothing may be on hand at the overseas depots for the cold weather. Every’ Tuesday and Thursday are work days at the Red Cross room where articles are ready'' for sewing and where, materials for knitting and sewing may be obtained if you wish to work at home. RED CROSS RUSSIAN TEA NETS $48.65 Mrs. T. A. Currie Held Lucky Ticket on Tablecloth A very successful tea was held in the Council Chambers' in aid of the Russian relief by the Wingham Red Cross, A large crowd attended and the sum of $48.65 was realized, which will be forwarded at once to assist in the purchase of medical supplies for the suffering Russians, There was an exhibition of work which the Red Cross is doing, knitting, sewing, quilts and afghans. Articles of children's clothing which are being sent to the children in Britain were modelled by Joan Armitage and Teddy McLean, who moved among the crowd so that the dresses and suits could be seen and examined. The draw for the lace cloth which had been donated by Mrs. John Anderson, was made, and Mrs. Thos, Currie was the holder of the lucky ticket. MANY ARE SENDING AIRGRAPH LETTERS The local post office has informed the Advance-Times that the public here are much pleased with the air­ graph mail service to the boys over­ seas. A large number of these letters have already been sent from here. This system of sending messages to the armed forced overseas greatly shortens the transit time across the Atlantic. The messages are sent to Toronto where they are checked, numbered and photographed by fast special equipment on micro-film. The reels are then sent by air to the United Kingdom where each message is re­ produced and transmitted to various units of the Canadian Active Service Forces for the addressees, Attended Funeral in. Paris Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Clarkson Martin, Mr. Wm. El­ ston were in Paris on Monday attend­ ing the funeral of their cousin who passed on Saturday. Passed Wireless Examinations j^-Wirless Gunner R. D. Barnard of Bluevale has successfully passed his wireless examinations receiving 80 per cent. He received his propellers and will shortly commence study for his wings/Congratulations. Legion Auxiliary Make Donations At the December meeting of the Ladies’ Auxiliary ^o the Legion $10 was voted to the Red Shield Fund- and arrangements were made to have bundles sent to England, A bed lamp will be purchased for the hospital similar to the one donated last year. Conservatory Pupils To Broadcast The second concert in a new series of broadcasts by Toronto Conserv­ atory of Music pupils, will be heard from station CKNX, Wingahm, on Friday evening, December 12th. Con­ servatory artists taking part in the broadcast will be: David Johnston, pianist; Harvey Seigel, violinist; Jean Letourneau, tenor; Enid Legge, read­ er. Institute Meets December 19th The December meeting of the Women’s Institute will be .held in Council Chambers on Friday, Decem­ ber 19th, at 2.30 o’clock. The roll call will be answered with a Christmas thought and the program will be on the Christmas theme. The hostesses are Mrs. W. S. Hall, Mrs. Ted. Eng­ lish, Mrs. Jas. Moffatt and Mrs. A. S. Murray. , HURON OLD BOYS . HELD ANNUAL The 43rd. annual meeting of the Huron Old Boys’ Association of Tor­ onto was held Thursday evening in the auditorium of the Y.M.C.A., Dover- court Road. Mr, A. G. Smith, a form­ er Winghamite and proprietor of the Advance-Times, the was in the chair. Officers elected Athol McQuarrie; Dr. Byron Campbell, G. M. Chesney, Dr, Fred Byrans; Hon. sec’y., E. Floody; sec’y, R, $, Sheppard; as­ sistant sec’y,, Miss Eva Bryans; Fin. sec’y., John Muon; Treas,, Dr. H. J, Hudgins; Auditors, H. L, Morrish, Geo. E, Ferguson. NORTH HURON L.OX. ANNUAL MEETING Officers Named For Ensuing Year, Celebration May Be In Lucknow Next Year The Orange hall here was filled for the annual session of the County of North Huron L.O.L. County Master, Robc-t. Wallace presided and gave his address covering the work of the year. Rt, Worshipful Bro. Carson, who was present was given Grand Lodge honours, and addressed the conference. Rt. Wor, Bro, E. O. Gallagher spoke to the address and moved the resolu­ tion of thanks to the Grand Master, The aim in 1942 will be the strength­ ening of the primary lodges as the first step toward progress. The spring meeting will be held at Blyth, early in April, Practically all lodges are at present in good standing in relation to the County and Grand Lodge. Twa primary lodges at pres­ ent inactive will lead to a re-grouping of districts within the County itself for the strengthening of jurisdiction. The County of West Bruce will in all probability celebrate at Lucknow in 1942. Many lodges from North and South Huron will celebrate at Lon­ don. The London lodges are prepar­ ing for a monster celebration in hon­ our of the present Grand Master of Ontario west, Rt. Hon. Bgo. J. W. Carson, who is a resident of London. The following officers were installed by P. C. M. Stewart of Blyth. County Master — Robert Wallace,1 Blyth. Deputy Master — C. Love, Ethel.1 Secretary—Raymond Brown, Dun­ gannon. Treasurer — E. O. Gallagher, Wing­ ham. Fin.-Sec’y. — T. Grasby, Blyth. Marshall — L. E. Cardiff, Brussels. Chaplain — J. Finnegan, Nile. Lecturers—G. Dicherson and Robt. McMurray. MASONIC LODGE HELD ELECTION The annual election of officers was held by Wingham Lodge A.F. & A.M. at their regular December meeting held last week. Officers elected were: W.M.—A. J. Walker. S.W.—Alex Young. J.W.—-J. H. Crawford. Chaplain—Wm. Phair. Treas.—W. A. Galbraith. Sec’y.—H. L. Sherbondy. S.D.—W. S. Hall. J.D.—Herb. Fuller I. G.—Wm. L. Gardner. S.S.—Howard Machan. J. S.—W. A. Crawford. Tyler—Ed. N. Nash. Auditors—Geo. Ross and MacLean. A very interesting part of the meet­ ing was the presentation to V. Wor. Bro. J. W. Adams with the regalia of the Grand Stewart, which office he holds. Bro. Adams has always taken a deep interest in Masonic affairs es­ pecially that of the local lodge and the members were most happy to have the opportunity of expressing their appreciation by presenting him with this regalia, Back To Work Mr. Vern Abram, manager of the Chainway Store, returned to work on Monday after undergoing an operation for appendicitis about three weeks ago. Accepts London Position Miss Luella Kerr who has been on the office staff as clerk at the Circle Bar, Kincardine, for the past year, has accepted a position with the Jones Box and Label Co., Limited, London. Brothers in U. S. Navy The fact that the United States is at war with Japan has a special sig­ nificance for two local ladies. Mrs. A. D. MacWilliams* brother is an officer on the United States battleship Texas, and Mrs. Ollie Colborne has a brother on a U. S. warship which was recently stationed at Singapore. Acknowledged Wire From Merchants Mr, H. A. Isard, secretary of the Retail Merchants Association, receiv­ ed a letter from Sgt, Observer George T, King ou Tuesday thanking the association for the wire they sent him congratulating him on his graduation at Fingal, George is now at Fennfield Ridge, K. B. George prior to enlist­ ment was president of the Retail Merchants Association here. LOCAL BATTERY NOW AT CAMP BORDEN 99th Field Battery, R.C.A.F., Gather- ing at Camp Borden It has been announced that the 99th Wingham Field Battery, It C. A„ (A. F.), is now gathering at Camp Borden. The battery was mobilized in the fall and since that time the of­ ficers and non commissioned officers have been taking courses and the men have been at the basic training camp at Kitchener. Capt. R. S. Hethering­ ton, K.C., the officer commanding has been at Petawawa attending a senior officers course. Capt. E. D. Bell, Lieuts. Richard Roberts and James McKague have also been at Petawawa. Lieut. J. R. M. Spittai and some of the other officers from surrounding towns have been at the officers’ train­ ing depot, Brockville. The N. C. O’s who have completed their courses reported to Camp Bor­ den, Wednesday this week. Capt. Bell went to Borden on Tuesday. We un­ derstand that Capt. Hetherington will report shortly. It was thought for some time that the battery might winter at Listowei, but apparently this will not be the case at present. Camp Borden is not so very far from here and the boys will no doubt get opportunities to visit home during their stay in Borden. BRUSSELS MINISTER HEADS PRESBYTERY The Presbytery of Maitland met in Melville Presbyterian Church with the moderator, Rev. S. M. Scott, of Kin­ cardine, in the chair. After the open­ ing items of business were dealt with Rev. S. Kerr, of Brussels, was elected moderator for the ensuing year. Stand­ ing committees were also named. A call from Kinloss and Kinlough congregations to Rev. H. F. Dann, of Fort- Cologne, Quebec, was dealt with by the presbytery and arrangements were made to induct Mr. Dann on December 11. The presbytery was saddened by the sudden passing of one of its members, Rev. Robert Achescqu of Molesworth, who died the Monday previous. Mr. Acheson took his work on the Sun­ day previous, preaching in Moles­ worth and Gorrie. A resolution of sympathy to Mrs. Acheson and the congregation of Molesworth and Gor­ rie was passed by the presbytery. TO OPEN STORE ON SATURDAY •"■ycit is the intention of Hanna & Co. Limited to open a popular priced Ladies Shop in the store formerly operated by the Colborne Ladies Shop. It is expected that this store will be ready tor operation Saturday this week/ Goes To Thedford ^Mr. R. Yuill, who was C. N. R. station agent at Belgrave for twenty seven years prior to the station being closed and who has since been agent at Paisley, has been appointed to a similar position at Thedford./He and Mrs, Yuill and their daughter left for Thedford early tills week. PLOWMEN OF NORTH HURON ELECT The North Huron Plowmen’s As­ sociation, holding its annual meeting in Brussels, elected as president George W. Feagan, of Colborne. He succeeds Gordon McGavin, who is vice-president of the Ontario Associa­ tion. ’ The meeting was largely attended and discussed thoroughly details aris­ ing from the International Match which is being held in Huron, near Seaforth, next autumn. Mr. McGavin was chairman of the meeting. The association considered means of tying in a Huron Old Boys’ Reunion with the International. Details in con­ nection with the suggestion were left to the central committee. There will be no Huron matches next year, but the local association will sponsor matches on the first day of the International. Officers elected were: Past presi­ dent, Gordon McGavin; president^ Geo. W. Feagan; vice-president, W. J* Gamble; secretary-treasurer, L. E» Cardiff, M.P.