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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-03-26, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents .Subscriptions $2.00 Per Ye2e WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 26th, 1942 With. Which is Amalgamated. The G errie Vidette and Wrexeter News, PROMINENT CITIZEN PASSES SUDDENLY William J. Greer Former Merchant Suffered A Heart Attack • The sudden passing of William James Greer on Sunday. was a great shock to his legion of friends in this district, Saturday evening he and Mrs. Greer spent a considerable time down town shopping and he retired apparently in good health and in very fine spirits, Sunday morning about SPECIAL SERVICES WILL BE 'HELD IN DISTRICT CHURCHES Service Here In $t, Andrew's Presby- terian Church On Monday Evening, • March 30th The Presbytery Of Maitland of the Presbyterian Church in Canada has completed plans fur the holding of four special ineetifigs from March 29 to April 1, both dates included, Those gatherings are in answer in part at least, by Maitland. Presbytery to the challenge of the hour. If it be true that we are fighting to preserve "our way of living"-4and no thoughful Canadian will deny that statement— then we are fighting to preserve our right to worship as • conscience dic- tates. No informed person thinking of the conditions • that exist in the countries that be under the heel of the invader, wish those conditions to be enforced here. Let me repeat what Eric Knight, the fanwus British writ- er, said in his broadcast talk over,„the CBC network on March 1st, "Germany and Japan don't want swamps and jungles. They want you—groat, rich sprawling, Canada." e These are not the words of a fanatic—or if he is a fanatic may God raise up millions (Continued on page five)' RED CROSS TO HOLD AN OPEN MEETING LEGION HOLDING. VIIVIY BANQUET Speaker Will Be Rev- J. Vtai.ENVelt Allan of the Legion ExeCutive.'$taff On Thursday, April 9th the Wing- ham Legioh will hold a Vimy Banquet in the armouries at which the WO, men's Institute will eater, The mein- hers of the Legion will in the 'near future he selling tickets for this out- standing event, Since- the collapse .4f the Canadian Club here some years ago it has been very difficult to secure outstanding speakers so the Legion. feel that they are very fortunate 10 securing Rev. 5, Maxwell Allan, Can- adian Legion War Services Field Of- ficer, at this time. A veteran Of the Great Wap service in France, Belguim, Egypt, Palestine and Syria, Mr. Allen knows war from first hand experience. He is convinc- ed that Canadians should work closely together to bring the war to a success- ful conclusion. A• former president of the Bay of Ouinte conference 'of the United Church of Canada, he obtained leave of absence from his parish in Pent- broke, Ont., and took up war-time duties with the Canadian Legion War Services, on January 2nd, 1940, His home is in Ottawa. Loaned to the Ontario Victory Loan, Committee this year, Mr. Allen made a splendid impression during his. speaking engagements. He is no novice on the platform. In addition to his pulpit experience, he has addressed audiences throughout. Canada, in Britain, Europe, Cairo,. Jerusalem and Damascus. He has de- livered morale building addresses in military camps from the Atlantic to the Pacific and in Newfoundland. He spoke several times in the. United States on Canada's War Effort under the sponsorship of the Carnegie Foundation for International Rela- tions. He has delivered many radio addresses in Canada and has preached in leading pulpits across the country. An enjoyable time was spent in the Brussels town hall on Thursday even- ing when Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Brewer of 4th concession of Morris township celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary. Jack Lorne read the ad.: dress to which Mr, and Mrs. Brewer responded, thanking all for their love- ly gifts. The gifts were many and beautiful and spoke of the high esteem in which Mr. and Mrs, Brewar are held in this community. Dancing was enjoyed, the music being supplied by Brussels musicians: A generous' tuna was served, the wedding cake being passed by the bride and groom of 25 years ago. Will Be Sponsored By The Huron Holstein Breeders Club, The officers of the Huron Holstein Breeders Club have made arrange- ments for the sponsoring of a Holstein Calf Club in 1942 open to farmer's sons and daughters 12 to 21 years of age. The Heifer calves must be borri" "after January 1St and could be either grade or purebred. Last year the calves were shown at Hayfield Fall Fair. Arrangements for the Show this year have not been de- cided as yet. Any young man or wo- man interested in Club work should get in touch with 5, W. VanEgmond, Clinton or Hume Clutton, Goderich, Engagement Announced Mrs. Leah Fitzpatrick, Wingham, announces the engagement of her daughter, Catherine Genevieve, to Mr, Edward John Rich, son of Mr, and Mrs, Benjamin Rich, Wingham. The marriage to take place early in April. Institute Meets March 27 The March meeting of the Wing- ham Bitanch of the Women's Institute will be held on Friday afternoon, March 27th. The motto "How far that little candle throws its beam, as shines a good, deed in a naughtly wehdd." The roll call will be answer- ed by Health Habits. Mrs, J. H. Crawford, convenor of health and child welfare, will be in charge of the pro- gram. The hostesses are Mrs, E. Webster, Miss K. Pringle, Mrs, W. H. Willis, Mrs, R. Oke, Mrs, 5, Raby. Donations of scrap leather will be re- ceived at this meeting and will be us- ed for linings for the jerkins for the men of' the mine sweepers, PUPILS PRESENTED SPLENDID CONCERT -Audience Thrilled By The Children's Wonderful Effort Those' who were not in attendance .at the Public School. Concert on Thursday or Friday evening missed -one of the most pleasing performances -that has ever been staged in the town hall here, The pqpils are deserving •of the highest praise for their extrem- ely fine effort and the staff and Prof. Anderton are to be congratulated on 'the training the pupils received. It -was a truly delightful performance and judging by the continents we have heard from many it not only upheld the splendid tradition set by previous conceits but in sonic ways surpassed them. That the public appreciate these presentations was shown by the capacity audiences both nights. The music of the orchestra tinder the dir- ection of Mr, G, A. Schatte,; was 31113C11 appreciated. • The first part of the program was ,z Cavalcade of Canada which consist- ed of chorus work 'by grades 5, 6; 7, 8, and assisted by grade 4 and the Rhythm. Band of grades 2 and 3. It -consisted of •the, following: 0 Canada—Conductor: John Hall; "V" For Victory—Narrator:. Donald Schatte; Hiawatha—recited by Edna Templeman; The French—Narrator: "Vivien Ernest; At Pierroit's Door— Grade VIII; English — Narrator: George Towne; Do You Ken John Peel—Conductor: Margaret Sander- son; Scotch — Narrator: Florence Smith; "Comin' Thro' The Rye" — Grade VI; Irish Narrator: Wilma Dark; "My Wild Irish Rose"—Grade "V; Welsh—Narrator: Gwen McLean; "From The ,Village Steeple Peeling" —Grade VII; Americans — Narrator: Bill Templeman; "Star Spangled Ban- ner"—Conductor: Jean Baian; Rus- -sians — Narrator: Donna Lockridge; "The Troika Bells"—Jim Hall, Jim Beninger, Grant Ernest; Dutch—Nar- rator: Ross Johnson; "ThanksgiVing .Hyxiin"—Grades V, VI, VII, VIII; Belgians Narrator: Wally H.asel- :grove; "In Flanders Fields"—Recited oy Mary Ross; The Balkans—Narrat- -or: 1-lelen Arthur; "There Is My Bome"—Grades VI, VII, VIII; Chin- ese—Narrator: Charlie Lee; "The Floiver of China"—Jean Sue Lee; Jack Canuck—Ken Hingston; "Land -of Hope and Glory" — Conductor: Florence Waine; "You Can Fight For Canada"—Conductor: Josephine Wil- loughby. The British Flag, an action song, -was presented by the pupils of grade -4, A new ,inovation was the tumbling 'exercises and pyramids by 16 of. the boys. They did well indeed. The . ,(Continued on page five) , IVIORRIS GROUP ARE DOING WAR WORK 2nd Line Ladies Patriotic Circle Complete Year of Activity The Ladies Patriotic Circle of the 2nd line of Morris (East), comprising twelve homes, have completed one year of war work. The list follows. 34 quilts, 21 scarves, 47 prs. socks, 9 sleeveless sWeaters,- 13 pr. boys pants, 9 pr.. child's sleepers, 17 boys shirts, 4 girls blouses, 17 boys suits, turtle-neck tudkins, 1 pr. mitts, 1 parcel clothing, .1 ladies coat, 1 pr. childs bloomers, ditty bags, $4.00. :Men You Can Get Rubber boots, work boots also many lines of fine footwear at the Willis !Shoe Store, GOFORTH AUXILIARY Replies Received For Boxes Sent Overseas The regular monthly meeting of the -Goforth Auxiliary of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was held last --week at the home of Miss Mary Xing 'with an attendance of twenty-six. The meeting opened with a hymn, the Lord's Pt'ayer in unison, The Scrip- lure reading was taken by Miss Agnes Williamson and Mrs, R. I3. Lloyd led in prayer, The offeratory prayer was given by Mrs. George. Northwood. Miss C. Isbister gave the topic on Home Missionaries in Canada dealing particularly with the work among the Ilkeardaris. Mrs, T. A, Currie read a chapter on "Goforth in 'China" which was very interesting. Mrs. H. C. IvraeLeati read letters from some of the 'boys overseas thanking the church for 'boxes sent them at Christtnas; A period Of sewing Was carried on .after which a dainty lunch was served, The Government have launched an extended national - selective service plan designed to ObtLn from every Canadian the utmost contribution to the war effort through application of "the negative compulsion Of restric- tion." Prime .Minister Mackenzie King outlined the plan in the House of Commons, Among the main points of the new program are: 1. Establishment of a directorate of national selective service under Labor Minister Mitchell — the direc- tor to be E. M. Little, present direc- tor of the Wartime Bureau of Tech- nical Personnel, 2, Obligation on the part of em- ployers to release for essential war service and reinstate afterwards pro- fessional technicians who consent to entering service allocated to them by the Government. 3. Prohibition of employment, .ex- cept under certain conditions, of male ,applicants for work in a long list of non-war occupations, unless the ap- plicant has a release from a national selective service officer. 4. Exemption from compulsory military training and service of farm- ers, farmers' sons and agricultural workers unless- it is established they are not essential to farm production. 5. Prohibition against farm work- ers leaving the farms to take other employment, except to enter active military service in Canada, or for sea- sonal work in primary industries. 6. A proposal to select single men and childless widowers up to 30 years of age for compulsory training and- service in Canada by drawing lots and extension of the liability for service to all residents of Canada in the age trot. whether British citizens or o . 7. Provision of free medical treat- ment for those who have been reject- ed by the armed forces on physical grounds, .providing they undertake to enlist whets. made fit. 8. Establishment of personnel management classes in co-operation :with educational institutions to pre- pare inert for industrial posts in es- sential 'industries. 9. A widespread campaign to get women into ,ndustry, thus releasing men for war service arid employment in essential war work. 10. A national registration to be conducted by alt employers under dir- ection of the 'Unemployment Insuratiec Commistion, HOLSTEIN CALF CLUB FOR HURON In Same Squadron Word has been received here that A.C.1 DeWitt Miller is attached to the same squadron 'in England as Flying Officer Jim 'Thompson. Received Sad News Mrs. A. D. MacWilliam received sad word on Friday that her father, Hon. Manuel Domenech of Porto Rico had passed on. On behalf of her friends here we extend sincere sym- pathy. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. James Sangster, of Wroxeter, Ontario, wish to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Jean Myrtle to John Doug- las, eldest son of Captain and Mrs. John Barlow, of Rutherford, New Jersey, the marriage to take place early in April. Sailor Lad Visited Here Seaman Bob Kent of Brantford, a member of the crew of the minesweep- er, Goderich, was a visitor for a few days with his grandmother, Mrs. R. J. Cantelon. Bob took his navy course at Toronto University and has been attached to the crew of the Goderich since last -November. His boat al- though a minesweeper carries on con- voy escort work and Coastal patrol duty leaving the job of minesweeping to smaller vessels. We had an inter- esting -talk with hint but .he was re- luctant to speak freely of his exploits at sea. His answer was that so far it had been unmentful. He did say however, that he had seen enemy sub- marines but that his boat did not en- gage them. When his boat does con- voy duty it goes out with the ships and picks tip a returning convoy escorting them to a Canadian port. He is real salt now and says that it is the navy for him. He truly looks handsome in a dark beard. He informed us that Bill Counter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morley Counter of Clinton, took the navy course at the some time and that 11111 is on the same boat. They are great chums and we informed him that Bill was well known here and that people of this community would be glad to hear of nut More Acknowledgements The Legion has received two more acknowledgements for cigarettes sent overseas, from Pte. J. C. Edwards and Fl,-Sgt, jack Bateson, Injured Overseas Mr, and Mrs. James Breen. of Mii- verton have received word from their son Pte. Glen V. Breen, serving with the 10th Canadian Field Ambulance in England, that while on duty with an ambulance following an air raid he was injured, Glen is in No. 7 Canad- ian General Hospital and is being at- tended by Canadian Nurses. All his friends and acquaintances here will wish him a speedy recovery. FEBRUARY SHIPMENT OF THE RED CROSS Shipment Valued at $300 The following were included in the recent shipment for February from the Wingham Red Cross Society, the value of which was $300,00. Civilian-240 diapers, 20 quilts, 4 afghans, 24 19 girls bloomers, 2 girls sweaters, 1 boys sweater, 2 girls pyjamas, 3 boys pyjamas. 5 set 4-year-old, each-1 flannel shorts, 1 flannel jacket, 1 shirt, 1 sweater, 1 pr. socks. Hospital Quota-2 pr. pyjamas, 160. 4 shoulder shawls, Navy Quota-1 pr. seamen's socks, 81 arm caps, 2 helmets, 22 pr, mitts, 20 pr. socks, 20 pr. seamcns socks. Airforce Quota-40 pr. socks, S scarves, 7 areo caps, 4 pr, two-way mitts, 2 pr. gloves, 10 T-Neck sweat- ers, Army Quota .9pr. gloves, 7 steel helmet caps, 12 T-Neck sweaters, 2 scarves, 2 pr. mitts, 45 pr. socks, 4 sleeveless sweaters, LOCAL COUPLE MARK GOLDEN WEDDING Mr, and Mrs. George T. Robertson 50 years Married Sunday, March 22nd, marked the fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Isabella Daigarno and 'George T. Rob- erteon, on March 22nd,, 1892, at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Daigarno, of East Wa- wanosh. Rev, W. PI Geddes, of Cal- vin and Whitechurch circuit tied the nuptial knot that has stood the test of half a century. The day was spent quietly at home ,with immediate members of the family sharing in the joy of receiving greet- ,ings from as far as Seattle and Win- nipeg. A high point was ,the gift of a huge basket of beautiful spring flowers, a token of affection and res- pect of good friends and neighbours around home. Born and raised in this community the young bride and groom made their home in East Wawanosh where they continued to reside until they moved to Wingham in 1913. To Mr. and iMrs. Robertson were born nine children, one a son who died in infancy and eight daughters. Their many fripnds extend congratulations and best ivishes- for happy years ahead. JUNIOR RED CROSS HOLDING DANCE The armouries on Thursday night this week will be the scene of a gala event, the Junior Red Cross Society dance. The girls have plans made for a pleasant evening for those that at- tend. The music will be furnished by the Port Albert Royal Air Force Orchestra and this group of musicians are so popular that they have all dates booked for some time and, the society were very fortunate in securing their services. The mernbers are ,selling tickets so if you have not yours 'as yet get one from one of the young ladies. In any event be sure to be present. NOTICE Complaints have been received that robins are being killed by air guns, street lights being fired at etc., -with- in the Corporation of Wingham. It is hereby pointed out that (1) It is against the law for anyone under the age of fourteen to 'have any rifle or air gun in his possession. (2) that it is against the law to discharge any firemarm or airgun within the Town limits. Any violation of the above will re- sult in prosecution of the offender. GEO. ALLEN, Constable Wingham, Ontario. LEADS UNI'T'ED NATIONS IN AUSTRALIA General Douglas MacArthur, hero of Bataan, has transferred his head- quarters from the Philippines to Aus- tralia on-orders from President Roose- velt. At the request of the Australian government, General MacArthur as- sumed supreme command of the Unit- ed Nations' armed forces in the Aus- tralian region. BRIDGE CLUB The game at the Wingham Bridge Club on Thursday night was a five table Howell match. The results were: 1st., Mrs. George Ross and Miss N. Dinsley 2nd., E. M. Snell and Gordon .MacKay; 3rd., Mrs. H. Campbell. and Mrs, A. E. VanStone; tied 4th, and 5th,, Mrs. Gordon Mac- Kay arid H. L. Sherbondy, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crawford; 6th., Mrs. Bert Porter and Mrs, A. R. DuVal, Engagement Announced - Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mowbray, of Whitechurch, announce the engagnient of their daughter, Catherine Isabelle, to ,Air. James Alexander Wilson, son. of Mrs. James Wilson, of White- church, and the late Mr, J. Wilson. The marriage to take place the latter part of March. Did Red Cross Quilting The Red Cross. group of the 9th line of Turnberry met last week at the home of Mrs. Alkin Hastings. Three quilts were quilted, and after business discussions, lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Nelson Un- derwood and Miss Jean Wilton. seven o'clock he suffered a heart at- tack, passing on four hours later. With the death of Mr. Greer Wing- ham -has lost a man who has been prominent in the life of the commun- ity. He came to Wingham in 1900 from Gorrie, where he was born, and conducted a shoe business here throughout these years until a year and a half ago wheft he retired on account of ill health. It was not only in business that he took an active part. For several years he was a member of the council and, always had the town and com- munity at heart. He was an officer of the Retail Merchants' Association for many years, as president and sec- retary. His greatest interest was per- haps the church which die faithfully attended, Wingham 'United Church, When lie first came to town he was named as secretary of the Official Board of the Methodist Church which position he held until the time of un- ion and from then on lie has been secretary of the Board of Stewards. In politics he was a conservative. He was a member of the Orange Lpdge, the Masonic Lodge, the Oddfellows and the Canadian Order of Foresters. His parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Greer were pioneers of HoW- ick Township. Surviving is his widow, formerly Ethel Musgrove, daughter of Mrs. A. H. Musgrove and the late Mr, Mus- grove, former Wingham postmaster, and M.L.A. for North Huron. He is also survived by three brothers and a sister, Robert A,, and Albert E., of Toronto; Joseph E., of Hamilton, and Mrs. Albert Welch, of Toronto. A large congregation were present at the Wingham United Church on Tuesday afternoon for the funeral service which was conducted by the pastor; Rev. W. A, Beecroft, assisted by Rev. E. 0: Gallagher, rector of St. 'Paul's Anglican Church. The pall- bearers were G, Le Dunlop, Capt. W. J. Adams, Frank Howson, R. E. Armitage, W. P. turgman, George Carter. • Burial took place in Wingham Cemetery. Ladies New Lines Of spring shoes arriving every day. Warm weather and dry walks will Soon be the order of the day, then you will want new shoes. Come and see them at the Willis Shoe Store. On. Federation Executive Mr, R. J. Scott of Belgrave was named a member of the Ontario Fed- eration of Agriculture executive at the Federation's annual convention which was held in Toronto last week. Harry H. Scott, of Norwich, was elected president. Orphans Two Up On Beavers When the Owen Sound Orphans and the Seaforth Beavers meet in the Sound to-night (Wednesday) the Orphans carry two goal margin into their home and home series in the Intermediate "B" 0.H.A, as they won in Stratford Monday night 3-1, Seaforth stopped Windsor last week 8-7 in a two game series goals to count. TEESWATER LAD HAD NARROW .ESCAPE Rescued After Passing Through Sluice-Way Of Dam A near tragedy was averted Mon- day evening when Kenneth Cerson, 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mee, Cal- vin Cerson, proprietor of a Teeswater bakery, was rescued from drowning in the Teeswater River, The young lad was -playing on the walk that crosses the darn at Fladd's Mill when in some unexplained man- ner he fell into the rivbr and was carried through the sluice-ways by the strong current. Earl Blackwell who lives near by saw the accident and with the assist- ante of Wilson Nicholson effected a rescue by means of a rope• MORRIS 'COUPLE MARK ANNIVERSARY STOP SIGNS MEAN CARS MUST STOP Motorists Must Respect Stop Signs Wingham motorists, according to traffic officers and town police, are flagrant violators of the traffic rules respecting stop signs, and there is go- ing to be a change if the officers of the law can effect it, A "rolling stop" is not sufficient, it was pointed out, Cars must be brought io a "full stop" before entering or crossing a highway. Many traffic abuses have -already been corrected. Chief of Police Allen says, and noth- big is to be left undone to remedy the one respecting stop signs. So, if you are stopped sifting past one of these "ornaments" one of these fine days don't be surprised, Belgrave Representative To Red Cross Annual Will Give Address An open meeting of the Red Cross Society will be held inithe work room, Town Hall, at 3 P.m., Thursday, March 26th, this wedkh All interested in the work 'of the Red Cross are cordially invited to be present. The meeting will be addressed by Mrs. A. Manning of Belgrave who will give a complete report of the annual meeting of the Red Cross Society which was recently held in Toronto. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SERVICE PROGRAM RETURNING OFFICER FOR PLEBISCITE Mr. Horace J. Fisher, of Goderich, will be the returning officer for North Huron in the Federal Government's plebiscite to be taken on Monday, April 27. Similar positions are held by K. M. McLean for Huron-Parth; E. F. Martyn, of Ripley for Bruce and Dr. W. C. Pickering, of Durham for Grey - Bruce. All these men serv- ed in a similar capacity in the 1940 Federal election. Correction Last week we stated in our paper that Barney Browne was overseas. Barney is serving in the army but is still on duty in Canada.