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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-02-12, Page 1Single copies Five Centa With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGFIAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12th, 1942 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Tsar .trirroormorrommiorlINNOV. CAPT, ADAMS HEADS HIGH SCHOOL BOARD Committee Named .Fot: 1042 The Wingham High School held its inaugural meeting on Monday evening, Capt. W. J. Adams was re-elected chairman and the following commit- tees were selected: Finance Committee --- G, E. North- wood, A, D. MacWilliarn, Capt. W. J. Adams. School Management—W. H. French, G. E, Northwood, Dr. Geo. Ross. Property Com'mittee — Dr. Ross, T. H. Gibson, W. J. 'Henderson, Secretary — W. A. Galbraith. Treasurer -- Abner Cosens. , Truant Officer — Chief Geo. Allen. Financial Statement 1941 Receipts Bal. on hand from 1940 $ 467.68 Brine County 413.09 Provincial grants 2075.98 Huron County grant 5635.88 Town Levy 6000,00 Town Loan 900.00 Mis cellaneous 92.50 Tuition fees Lucknow $ 40.79 Tor. Gen. Trusts, Whyte Estate 51,71 $ 92.50 COUNTY READY FOR Zncl 'VICTORY LOAN Organization Complete As Canvassers Named When the Secorld Victory Loan Drive gets under way Huron County will be away with a bang as the org- anization to handle this great camp- aign is complete and all ready to act. The objective for the County is $1,800,000 which is about $300,000 less than was subscribed for the loan last June so Huron should again go over the top. Canvassers Appointed The staff of canvassers for this great event are now complete and the following will ict in the -various municipalities in the Northern part of the County, Wingham H. C, MacLean, Wingham. A. M. Forbes, Wingliam H. V. Pyrn, Wingham. Turnberry Frank Powell, No. I., Wingham. W. B. Cruikshank, No. 2, Wingham. David Fortune, No. 1, Wingliam, Howick Norman Wade, Gorrie, A. M. Harris, Wroxeter. 5, H. Wylie, Wroxeter. E. A. Corbett, Fordwich. .Morris Cecil Wheeler, No. 4, Brussels. Robt. Shortreed, No. 3, Walton. Rich. Johnston, No. 2, Bluevale. Grey Thomas Willison, No. 2, Bluevale. Harry Fear, Ethel. IGeo. McDonald, No. 1, Listowel. Stanley Machan, No. 3, Brussels. Brussels Robert Bowman, Brussels. Robert Warwick, Brussels. Blyth Miss E. Livingston, Blyth. East Wawanosh A. Porterfield, Belgrave. Jas. H. Currie, No. 3, Wingham. John Buchanan, No. 3; Blyth. West Wawanosh Thomas Webster, No. 2, Auburn. Durnin Phillips, Lucknow. Ashfield F. Hamilton, .No. 3, Lucknow, Is. Pentland, No. 1, Pt. Albert. W. McCarthey, No. 1, Dungannon. To Hold Men's Service St. Paul's, Wingham, will hold its monthly Men's Service next Sunday evening at 7,30 p.m. Save Fats and Bones The first week in March the Town. Council will arrange for 'another col- lection of fats and bones. Save these by-products of your home and in this way assist in the war effort. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Morris of Myth, announce the, engagement of their daughter, Ileen 'Marie, to Mr. Thomas Clarence Kelly, of Blyth, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kelly, The marriage to take place the middle of February. Girls To Receive Badges For Farm Work Ontario farm girls are need to pro- duce food on the home farm this year, says Miss Florence P. Eadie, director of Homemaking Club Work for rural jr. giels, Women's institute Branch, Ontario Department of Agricultnre. Farm girls, with village, town and city girls; will be called on this summer as never before to aid in production of food. Girls from 12 to 26 years of age who are at home on the farm may reg- ister for, farm service with the Ontario Farm Service Force. The Ontario De- partment • of Labor will issue 'Farm Service Force badges on completion of registration and certificates will be issued in. September to girls whose records show they have rendered Nat- ional Farm Service. LET FREEDOM RING HERE NEXT WEEK High Class Entertainment Will te Presented Here Thursday, Feb. 19 A splendid treat is in store for the people of Wingham and district 2n Thursday night next week, February 1.9th, when the very fine entertainment "Let Freedom Ring" will be presented in the town hall here under the aus- pices of the 2nd Victory Loan com- mittee and sponsored by the Lions Cittb. This great show has played to over 25,000 people and the hall should be packed for this event. There will be new songs, dances and variety numb ers. Plan now to attend this fine pro- duction. j-IOWICK MUTUAL ANNUAL MEETING Company Had' A Very Successful Year The 69th Annual Meeting of the Howick Farmers' Mutual Fire Insur- ance Company was held Tuesday af- ternoon in the Township Hall, Gorrie with an attendance of over 100. Mr. John L. McEwen was chosen -chairman of 'the meeting, The report showed that the company had enjoyed a very successful year. Mr. W. H, Gregg, of Gorrie resigned as a direc- tor and Mr. Norman Harding was elected in his place. The other retirx ing director, j. A. Bryans, of Ford- .wich was re-elected. Other directors are W, Robert Graham, of Gorrie, who was re-eltceil president at a meet- ing of the directors following the an- nual meeting, William Speir, Brussels, reselected vice-president, Ewart Mc- .Kercher, Wroxeter and James T. Wy- lie, of Turnberry, J. Howard Wylie is secretary-treasurer and the auditors „are A. A. Graham, Gorrie and E. A. Corbett, Fordwich. During 1941 the surplus has increas- -ed by the amount og $17,750.00 and there is $500,000 more insurance in force. Increase in policies amourit to 70 in number. The company is in a very sound position, the surplus being 4136,861,55. During the year the company don- ated $1190.00 to die British Aid tims' Fund and thiS action was heartily .endorsed by those attending the meet- ing. CURLERS HELD A BONSPEII -Gerrie and Wroxeter Rinks Came. 1st and 2nd On Wednesday last week the local curling club. held a bonspeil with ten rinks talchig phrt in the play, seven local and orte each from Gorrie, Wrox- eter and Belmore. A Gorrie , rink of R. Harrison, J. Cathers, J. Douglas, W. NaSh, skip, won first position with three wins and plus of fifteen. Second was the Wroxeter rink of Muir, White, A, Munroe and R. Gibson, skip, with -three wins plus 7. A local rink of Dr. 'Crawford, E. Arbic, W. McKague, Ed. Small, skip, were third with two-wins ,plus 13. .Speke at Deanery Meeting Huron Deanery A. Y. P. A, held a -most successful rally 'at Blyth last 'Wednesday. The attendance was the largest of the season. Rev. E. 0. 'Gal: lagher spoke to the young people, fol- lowing the business session. The young people are holding a Lenten service for the dea,nery at Clinton on March 11th. LIBERALS WON THREE SEATS IN FOUR OF THE BY-ELECTIONS' Conservative Leader Meighen Defeat- ed by C. C, F. in York South Three Liberal Government eandi dates were, elected and ConserVative Leader Meighen was defeated in Dom- inion by-elections Monday in four con- stituencies. Two recently-alfpointed Cabinet ministers — Labor Minister Mitchell and Justice Minister St. Laurent — vgre elected to seats in the House of Commons, With them to Ottawa go j. W. Noseworthy, C. C. F. candidate, who defeated Mr. Meighen in York South, and Dr. Gaspard Fauteux, one of the three men who ran as Liberals in Montreal-St. Mary. York South — Noseworthy (C.C.E) 16,464; Meighen (Conservative) 11,- .979. Welland — Mitchell (Liberal) 11,- 170; Watt (Ind.) 9,757; Kreluck (C. Montreal-St. Mary—Fatiteux (Lib.) 7061; Nand (Lib.) 726; O'Stiguey (Lib.) 3,361; Perillard (Can, 'Unity) .4,421. Quebec East — Hon. Louis St. Laurent (Lib.) 16,671; Paul Bauch- ard (Can, Party) 12,701. The House standing now is Liberal, 176;, Conservative, 38; New Democ- -racy, 10; Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, 9, Independent Liberal, 8; Liberal Progressive, 3; Independent -Conservative, 1; Independent, 2; Can- adiam Unity, There is One Seat Vacant, the Charle- voix-Sagttettay seat which Was held by P'ortner State Secretary Casgrain be- fore his recent appointmen': to the Quebec Superior Court bench. CARDS RECEIVED FROM GERMANY Prisoner of War Sent Cards to His Aunts Mrs. Chas. F. Hansuld of Ethel, and Mr. Alex. McDonald of R. R. 2 Blue- vale have recently received cards from their nephSw, Sgt. R. I. Gemmill, a prisoner of war in Germany, dated Dec. 15 and Dec. 30, 1941. There is no infOrmation on the cards except the ,date and the following: "Stalag IX C Dulag A." On another card, of .a different type, dated Dec. 6/41, are the words: "Re- ceived two of your letters to date, also one from Isley. It is going to be dif- ficult to answer all letters so tell the folks not to be disappointed if they do not hear from me immediately, Will do my best to answer if possible. Received parcel from home, Must Close with seasons greetings. Tell folks I appreciate their letters." HOSPITAL BOARD NAMES OFFICERS R. H. Lloyd Re-elected Chairman At a meeting of the 'Wingham Hos- pital Board held at the hospital on. Tuesday evening, R. H. -Lloyd was re- elected chairman for 1942, end Walter VanWyck was named vice-chairman. Abner Cosens `was a-gain appointed to the position lof secretary-treasurer., • The management committee is W. FL VanWyck, chairman, J. W. Mc- Kibbon and H. C. MacLean. ° The property committee, Fred L. David- son, chairman; W. G. Hamilton, Dr. R. L. Stewart. Finance committee, Capt. 'W. j. Adams, chairman; W. W, Armstrong. Seventeen Late For School On Monday there was a parade of late students due to.them overlooking the fact that daylight saving time went into effect*that morning. Outside of. this incident the change of time did not seem to ereate many surprises as people had been so well posted before hand, Brothers Met Overseas Edward Finley, son of Mr, and Mrs, Alonzo Finley, recently arrived in England with a contingent of Canad- ian troops, He and his brother War- nold and his brother-in-law Arthu'r Furness held a reunion, the latter two have been in England for over a year, Edward reports all are well and in the best of spirits and enjoying army life over there. .Saturday's Storin Blocked Reads The wind and snow of Saturday's storm together with a ground drift tied op traffic in this district for some hours, The officers and N. C. O's of the 09th battery who were attending the funeral of the late Mrs. McKenzie were unable to go+ past Bluevale Sat- urday evening when they headed for Camp Borden, The plow went through during tha night and they were on their way, The side roads took a beat. ing and MOO roads that have Irad un- interrupted motor traffic for some qtne were again badly blocked. WALKERTON PLAY HERE ON MONDAY These Teams Play Home and Home Games in Group Semi-finals The semi-finals of the hockey group will get under way this week when the Indians go to Walkerton Thurs- day night. The return game will be played here on Monday evening next, This series is home and home games with goals to count and the winner will take On either the Owen Sound or ,Durham who are playing as first and third place teams in the group. Wingham finished up in second place and Walkerton in fourth. Walkerton have improved a great deal since they played our team in the regular schedule and have an idea they can nose the Indians out. The Indians are confident that they can win the series so the fans are in for a real hockey treat. RED CROSS WILL HOLD CAMPAIGN Drive For Funds Will Probably Be Held In May In a bulletin received from the headquarters of the Canadian Red Cross Society it is noted that this society due to the different work car- ried on to that of -other service organ- izations will not be grouped with the big six that held a campaign for funds last year. It was announced some time ago that such would not be the case, It is now expected that the Red Cross will have its own separate campaign for funds but this drive will not be held before May. The Red .Cross car- ries on a very necessary and import- ant work and we are 'sure that the public in general will be very much in accord with this society holding its own campaign for funds. Enlisted in the Army Fulistmetits at No, 1, District depot, London, recently include, James E. Broome, Wingham; Herbert M, Gar- niss, R.' No, 4, Wingham; Albert E. Taylor, R. R. No, 5, Lucknow. Penny Bank Report The average weekly percentage of pupils at the Public School depositing during November and December was 70 per cent, a very creditable showing indeed. This put our school in a tie position for 18, 10 and 20th place, Nobelton heads the list with 100 per cent, For this period the amount on deposit is less than for the similar period last year $1455,69 to $1172.47. Bridge Club Results There were six and a half tables at the weekly meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club held Thursday evening. The results werez North and South 1st, Miss Sara MacLean and Dr. Geo. Ross; 2nd, Mrs. A. E. VanStone and j. Harley Crawford; 3rd, Mrs. Elmer Bell and mr„ W, Armstrong; 4th, MiSs McCallum arid Miss Doris Fells. East and West-1st, Mts. IL C. MacLean and Mrs, A. DttVal; 2nd„ Mrs. Art Willson and Mrs. j. H. Crawford; ard. W. French and Jack Mason; 4th, ithsr ,French and Bert Porter, DIST. COMMANDER TO VISIT LEGION Officers Of Legion And Auxiliary To 'Be Installed Next Monday night will be a mem- orable one in the history of the Wing- ham Legion. The Legion and the Auxiliary will have as their ,guest the District Commander Robert I-1, Harris, Other important features of the meet- ing will be the installation of the of.= ficers of the Legion and the Ladies' Auxiliary and the presentation of Past President's badges. Following the above a social time has been arranged and all members of the Legion and the Auxiliary are urged to be present. Underwent Operation Miss, Edith McEwen, of Listowel, underwent a major operation Friday morning in Listowel Memorial Hos- pital. Her condition is reported as be- ing fair. WEST WAWANOSH MUTUAL HELD ANNUAL MEETING G. M. Stewart Again Heads Company The annual meeting of the policy holders of the West Wawanosh Mut- ual Fire Insurance Company was held in the parish hall, Dungannon, on Fri- day afternoon, with a large number of policy holders in attendance. The. president, George M. Stuart, was in the chair and conducted the meeting. Donald McLean acted as secretary and read the minutes which were approv- ed, A. T. McNay gave the auditors report, which showed the Company to be in a strong position financially., Cash receipts were: $37,127.63; cash on hand and In banks December, 1940 $15,355.84; total receipts, $52,483.47: Total disbursements, $32,302,43; Pur- chase of investments, $6,400,00; cash on hand .and in Bank December, 1941, $13,781,04. The Company's total assets are $82,505.25, Total liabilities, $12- 949.02. Increase in surplus in 1941, $9,735.37. Total number of policies in tome December, 1941 are' 3,950 with a total risk of $12,820,740.85. Total fire losses paid in 1941, $25,991.77. Election of directors followed, the retiring directors being Donald Me- Kay, Ripley; Wilfred McCarthy, Dun- gannon, R, R. 1; and Robert David- son. The two first mentioned were re- elected for a term of three years. Rob- ert Davidson who had been a director continuously for 15 years, refused to stand for re-election, and Lorne John- ston was elected for a three-year term in his place. Auditors, Bert Marsh and_ A,- T. Mc.Nay, Benson Sowerby, God, erich, was elected as a director to com- plete the term of his father, the late George Sowerby. After the close of tile meeting the board of directors met the company's office and elected the following of- ficerst President: G. M. Stuart, St. Helens, R. R. 2, Lucknow; vice-presi- dent, Wilfred McCarthy; treasurer, Thomas Stothers, Dungannon; score- taty, Mrs. G. C. Treleaven, Dungan- :1On, All expression of appreciation of the services of Robert Davidson in the last 15 years was moved by D. Mc- Kay attd seconded by tritest Ackert, and inserted in the minutes, • rr.r$1.,11.11•1•111111•11“1•10, BLYTH TELEPHONE HELD ANNUAL System Had -Good Year The annual meeting of the subseri- hers of Blyth Municipal Telephone. System was held in Memorial Hall, 13lyth, with the chairman, James, Phelan, presiding., Minutes of the last annual meeting and the s.pecial meet- ing were read and approved, The auditors' report was given by Erie Willows, Commissioners James Phel- an, Albert Walsh and Frank Marshall addressed the meeting. At the annual meeting in 1941 the responsibility of securing a suitable place for a central office was left with the commissioners. The purchase was made a few months ago of the block owned by ,Stanley, Sibthorpe in which the office is locat- ed upstairs, As .soOli as the weather is favorable the system will be moved downstairs to the office which is be- ing prepared. The system is in a flourishing con- dition with a plant and equipment valued at $59,028. A rebate was again paid subscribers as in previous years. There are 566 subscribers and 60. renters. The lineman is Frank Roger- son. J. A, Grey and E, Willows were appointed aulitors for 1942. hurling 140 shells a minute to a con- siderable altitude, Photo—Public Information • 00 Canadiay-made Bofors anti-aircraft guns, hauled by° Canadian-made trac- tors, help guard the Pacific coast, WEST COAST ON ALERT which -has suddenly become a front upon which all .eyes are focussed. These fast-firing guns ere capable of $15,585.13 $ 814.90 10,852.70 363.38 125.00 29.92 34.00 193.98 32.00 104.69 4.75 92.34 506.71 160.84 41.13 569.38 247.91 65,00 51.72 11.40 5.57 900.00 377.81 Expenditures Caretaker's salary Teachers' salaries Nat. Defence Tax Other salaries Library Maps & blackboards Mies. Educ, Equipment 'Music Administration Expenses Exchange & Interest Caretaker's Supplies Fuel Wiater and Light Telephone Repairs Insurances athletics Students' Activities Unemployment ,Stamps Agrioulture • Town Loan Repaid Bal. on hand Dec, 31, 1941 $15,585.13 Valentine Tea and Baking Sale Will be held by the. Ladies' Aid of St. Andrew's Church at the church on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. All are most h ear ti ly welcome. Institute Euchre February 17 The W. I. will hold a euchre in the Council Chambers, Tuesday next, Feb- ruary 17 at 8.15 p.m, sharp. Admission 25 cents. Lunch. All welcome. NOw In The R. C. A. F. We extend our congratulations to A.C. J. Douglas Black who has suc- cessfully passed his exams at Galt Air Training School and is now stationed. with the *R,C.A.F. at Manning Pool, Toronto. Underwent Operation Mrs. Arthur Furness (nee Florence Finley) underwent - an Operation for the renioval of her appendix in Wing- ham General HoSpital on Friday. Her husband is serving in the active forces overseas. Midgets And Bantams Play Tonight The Midget and Bantam hockey teams play at the arena tonight (Wed- nesday). The Midgets play Milverton and the Bantams take on the Lucknow kids. Encourage these yoting players by being present, Politician; Now, ladies and gentle- men, I want to tax your memory. . Man in ,pudience: Good heavens, will it conie to that? • MORRIS GROUP Do PATRIOTIC WORK organized Last November The Patriotic Group of the First tine of Morris (West) held their reg. ular meeting at the home of Mrs. Robert IVIontgotnery, Thursday, last week. .The afternoon was spent in quilting after which lunch was served, This group was organized November 20th and since that time they have donated to the Salvation Army 10 quilts, 1 pair pillows, several articles of new clothing and three dollars to the CKNX Orphanage fund, The next regular meeting will be held at Milo Casemores residence February 12th, A soda' evening will be held at James Campbell's February 18th, HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT THURSDAY, FRIDAY The 'rehersals have been held and all is in readiness for the annual High School Commencement Exercises. Thursday evening there will be the Presentation of awards and -diplomas and then the regular entertainment. Friday night the Valedictory address will be given by William Burgman. The program includes dances, num- bers by the Glee Club, demonstration of physical education and a play "The Trysting Place." It is expected that the hall will be filled for both performanCes as this annual event is most priFularS To Aid British War Victims The Ladies' Auxiliar3s to the Leg' ion are selling tickets on a beautiful quilt ..the proceeds for which will be sent to the British War Victims' Fund. This quilt is on display in the Hydro Shop window where tickets may be procured. Save Your License Plates If you have changed .your license plates drop your old plates into, a gar- age so that they may be sent away as scrap metal, The garages are doing this as a service and the 'Red Cross will receive the money from the sale. If you have not as yet brought your 1942 licenses be sure to follow the above instructions when you do, Father Dies in England Mr. Stanley Sibthorpe,. local barbv, received word recently of the death, at Manor Park, London, England,' of his father, John Sibthorpe, which oc- curred on December 23rd. The late Mr. Sibthorpe had been in ailing health for some time, and was in his 83rd year. Stanley, who is the only member of the family in Canada, had not seen ais father for many years, and the sympathy of his friends here, is ex- tended to him in his bereavement, ANOTHER SHIPMENT BY THE RED CROSS Total Value Of This Lot $118.49 The local branch of the Red Cross Society made another shipment to headquarters last week, It. included goods for civilian, seamen, army and airforce. The value of this shipment was $118,49, It was made up as follows: Civilian-75 khaki handkerchiefs, 60 gauze handkerehiefs, 10 men's pyjam- as, S'eamen-10 pair socks, 26 pair sea- boot stockings, 4 T-neck sweaters, 8 scarves, 17 caps, 39 pair mitts. Army and Airforce-75 pair socks, 8 T-neck sweaters, 2 scarves, ;5 hel- mets, 2 pair two-way mitts, 1 sleeve- less sweater. Civilian — 15 suits boys pyjamas, 9 suits girls pyjamas, 10 girls bloom- ers, 6 ogirls dresses, 486 handkerchiefs, 140 diapers, 12 guilts, 3 afghans, 5 units (8) boys, 5 boys suits, 5 boys blouses, 5 pair socks, 5 handkerchiefs, 5 sweaters. Total value $118.49. Huron County's New Victory Loan Objective $1 800,000 00 Wingham,and District Did It Before and We Can Do It .Again AtterCortr.ntr,