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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-05-07, Page 1unable to be present. The leaders in turn exhibited the result of their training, including suits of various styles made from men's suits and women's coats, colored and turned, women's and children's dress- es, coats, suits, hats caps and stock- ings. It was encouraging to both Miss Collins arid the leaders to see such a fine display of finished garments. Miss Collins spoke briefly on the value of such a project and of being able to renovate clothing, especially at this time when new. .materials are in demand for war purposes. She ex- hibited samples of different kinds of material and explained the weave and the wearing qualities, showing that a saving of a few cents was not always economy. A sing-song was led by Mrs. W. J. Johnston. Members of the Majestic presented a skit in keeping with 'the. project, and Miss Jean Elliott contrib- uted a reading. The singing of the National Anthem brought a pleasant and profitable meeting to a close. AIRFORCE MEN TO BE ENTERTAINED Will anyone 'who can entertain one or, more new arrivals at the, Port Al- bert Air Navigation School from Fri- day night until Sunday evening please get in touch with Mr. George E. Northwood or Mr. H. C. MacLean. The men from the school will arrive in Wingham by bus and transportation for their return to camp will be pro- vided if necessary. Every six weeks now a new class enters the above school and the of- ficials are very anxious that these men meet Canadians in their own homes during their stay here. This is a splendid opportunity for citizens of Wingham to become acquainted with someone recently from overseas. Play At Gorrie May 12 The 4-act Comedy "The Wayfarers" will be presented by Gorrie talent in the Township Hall, Gorrie, at 8:30 p.m., on Tuesday, May 12. Admission Adults 25c, Children 15c. Under the auspices 9f the Gorrie Y. P. U. R.A.F. Padre To Preach a Flight Lieutenant Murray,' Padre of the R.A.F. Radio School at Clinton, will preach in St. Paul's Church, Sun- day evening next. The choir for this occasion, will be composed of twenty- five cadets from the Radio School, who will lead its the musical part of the service. BOY IS KILLED IN FALL FROM HORSE Eleven Year Old Culross Lad Died Instantly Eleven-year-old Albert Rettinger was killed instantly when he fell from the back of a horse which apparently stumbled and threw the lad, causing him to strike his head on a stone which resulted itt a fracture at the base of the skull, The accident happened on his father's farm and was discovered by a neighborirtg boy who was following on another horse, Dr. Gillies was summoned and reported that death had been instantaneous. The boy was riding the ,horse from a field and was Crossing a Shallow creek, Albert Rettinger was the eldest son of Mr. and (Mrs. Alfred Rettinger, Concession 12, Ctiltoss, Two broth- ers and three sisters are hi the family. The funeral was held' at the Roman. Catholic Church, Formosa, on Friday morning, with interment in VoritioSa llornan Catholic Cemetery. .BOWLING CLUB HELD ANNUAL MEETING Plans Made For A Big Season On Friday evening the Bowling Club held its annual meeting in the Council Chambers and those present were enthusiastic that the coming season would be a most successful one. ,It was decided that the club would as usual join the Provincial Lawn Bowling Association and the represent- - atives of the club would be A. M. Crawford and W, A. Miller, It was also decided that a round -robin would be held by the club and the, committee- named to look after -this activity is composed of Jack Mason, George Williams, W. H. French. • Officers And Committees The following officers and commit- tees were elected: Hon, Presidents—E. M. Snell and Dr. R. C. Redmond. President—J, A. Wilson. Vice-Pres.=—Donald Rae. Sec'y-Treas.—H. L. Sherbondy. Ground Committee—W. A. Miller, E. R. Harrison. Tournament Committee — June— W. R, Hamilton, A. R. DuVal; July —Jack Mason, W. B. McCool; Aug- ust—E. R. Harrison, George Williams; September—W. A, Miller, Donald Rae. Jitney Committee—J. H. Crawford, A. R. DuVal, W. R. Hamilton, W. B. McCool, Entertainment Committee — John Hanna and A. M. Crawford. Membership Committee—J. Pollock, A. R. DuVal, J. A. Wilson, H. L. Sherbondy. Auditors — George Williams, C. G. Gammage. RED CROSS MADE APRIL SHIPMENT The following was shipped by the Wingham Red Cross Society to head- quarters for the month. of April. 48 quilts, large; 2 quilts, small; 6 afghans; 1 wool blanket; 29 boys py- jamas; 18 girls night gowns and py- jamas; 7 infants night gowns; 7 wo- mens night gowns. Girls Unit-14 coats and caps; '28 dresses and bloomers; 14 pr. socks. Boys Unit--5 suits (flannel); 5 blouses; 5 sweaters; 10 pr. socks. Civilian-7 wash cloths; 7 pair sleepers; 40 diapers; 5 pair infants bootees; 6 pair childrens mitts; 4 pair children's socks; 2 sleeveless sweaters; 4 scarves; 10 dresses. Hospital-7 convalescent shirts; 100 gauze hdkfs; 40 khaki hdkfs; 1 should- er shawl. Women's Auxiliary-32 pair gloves; 5 pullover sweaters; 5 pair knitted bloomers. Airforce Quota-24 pair gloves; 2 pair 2-way mitts; 22 areo caps; 6 turt- le-neck sweaters; 6 sleeveless sweat- ers; 24 scarves. Army-120 pair socks; 8 turtle-neck sweaters; 4 steel helmet caps; 5 pair gloves. Navy-2 scarves; 8 T-neck sweaters; 17 pair mitts; 7 aero caps; 2 helmets; 6 pair seamen's socks. Value $300.00, AUXILIARY HELD FINE MEETING Last Chapter Of Study Was Taken The Evening Auxiliary was enter- tained at the home of Mrs. Charles Lloyd for the April meeting. The worship service' took place first, with Mrs. A: W. Irwin in Charge. Easter hymns, scripture and solos were 'giv- en. Mrs. G. L. Dunlop assisted by giving the devotional period of scrip- ture. Mrs. G. McLean and Miss Ev- elyn Campbell' gave a lo'Vely duet, "All Alone," The group, was Most pleased that they could be with us for this Easter meeting, Mrs. E. Webster was in charge of the topic, and handled the last chapter of the Study Book, "Sei'ving with the Sons of Shull", in her capable style. The business was conducted by Mrs. W. S. Hall. -Various means of raising money for the allocation were ,distus- sed, No definite conclusion was reach- ed although several plans are under consideration at the present and will be settled upon at a later date. MrS. Jack for was appointed the dele- gate for the Presbyterial, taking place on May 5, and will give her report on this gathering at the ‘ilay meeting. The group was asked to keep in mind the Shower of small 'gifts for the bale also to take place at the May meeting.. MAYOR URGES ALL TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE RED CROSS Town Hall, May 5, 1942 To the Citizens of Wingham: Numerous people are constantly in- quiring how they can perform some service to aid our war effort, The answer at present is that, each and every person can assist by subscribing to the Red Cross Fund. The camp- aign to raise funds for the Red Cross will commence on May, llth. Wing- ham's allocation is $4500. Wingham exceeded its objective in both of the previous campaigns, It is now over 11/a years since the people were asked to contribute to this rnag- nificient cause. The citizens are asked and urged to contribute to the utmost of their ability. The need for funds was never greater and we bespeak for the canvassers who will be calling upon you a courteous reception and a generous response. Let each citizen do his share and when the campaign closes the Town of Wingham will once more feel proud of the part it is playing in alleviating suffering throughout the world, Your Sincerely, J. H. Crawford, Mayor of Wrngham. COUNTY DONATES TO RED CROSS All Branches In County To Benefit The Warden's Committee of Huron county council met last week.and made three important patriotic grants. The sum of $12,300 was set aside for the Red Cross campaign, to be divided among the 19 branches in the county. As branches must forward half their cash receipts to headquart- ers, at least $6,150 will be turned over. The sum of $1,000 was voted to the British War Victims Fund; and $500 to the Queen's Canadian Fund for war victims. Chairman R. J. Bowman and Clerk N. W. Miller were named a committee to inquire as to the best method of sending cigarettes and tobacco to Hur- on county men on active service out of Canada. Ill Overseas Friends of Capt. (Dr.) Thos. L. Torrance will regret to know he 'has been very ill with pneumonia, and will hope for his very speedy recovery. Attended Meeting . Messrs W. S. Hall and H. F. Mc- Gee attended an instructional meeting of Royal Arch Masons in Listowel, Monday evening. Preached At Belgrave• - Rev. Kenneth MacLean, minister of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church who was recently elected - Moderator of the Hamilton and London Synod, preached in the Presbyterian Church, Belgrave, on Sunday., To Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Jiimes Isard, Victoria St., will be at home to their friends on the occasion of their fiftieth wed- ding anniversary on Saturday, May 9th, afternoon and evening. Holding Dramatic Contest The Huron° Deanery A.Y.P.A. is holding the annual Dramatic Contest in the Forester's Hall at Auburn on Friday evening, The A.Y.P.A. groups from the churches in Huron have en- tered one act play in the competition. Final Marathon Bridge And Euchre The final party for the season of the Marathon Bridge and Euchre Club, sponsored by the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital, will be held in the Armouries on Friday, May 15th. Play to begin at 8.15 o'clock. It is hoped all .members will be pres- ent for this event when prizes will be awarded for the top scores in the ser- ies just finished. Silver collection at the door, Red Cross Tea 'Success The Red Cross Tea held in the workrooms on Thursday afternoon was a great success the proceeds amounting to $20.15. The draw for the Vox Fur donated to the Red Cross by the Laidlaw Fur Farm was made by Alice Ann Laidlaw and the holder of the Lucky Ticket was Mrs. Ted, Manners of Owen Sound, formerly Miss Ethel Simpson of town. The proceeds from the fur amounted to $120.25, The society are very grate- ful to the Laidlaw Fur Farm for this very generous donation, CHOIR . GUESTS OF OFFICIAL BOARD United Church Choir Enter rained A very pleasant supper was held at the United Church on Friday evening when the Official. Board of the church had as their guests the members of the choir, About 100 were present and the Woman's Association of the church catered, Rev. W, A. Beecroft was chairman of the evening and .cornmunits, singing was led by Mr, E. 5, Copeland, The toast to the King was proposed by Vi}; A. Galbraith, A telegram.of con- gratulations was dispatched to Rev. and Mrs, John Thompson of Arnt- - field, Que., on the arrival of a daugh- ter, Mrs: Thompson (nee Tena Reid) was prior to her marriage organist and choir leader. The program was as follows: solo, "Carry On" by Mrs, W., A. 13eecroft; toast to the church given by Mr. F. W. French and responded to by W. Stanley- Hall; solo, "The high road is . the old road" by Mrs. Hiseler; toast to the choir given by E. S. Copeland and responded to by Prof. A. W. And- erton; solo, "In a little old garden" by Stan Sibthorpe; toast to the official board by Elmer Wilkinson which was responded to by. W. H. French toast to the Woman's Association by Frank. R. Howson to which Mrs, S. S. 'Camp- bell replied. This very pleasant evening was, brought to a close with the singing of "0 Canada," "Auld, Lang Syne" and the Benediction. CITIZENS URGED TO JOIN RESERVE ARMY Great Effort Being Made To Build Up Reserve Forces The government is very anxious that the reserve army be brought up to strength so that as many as pos- sibly can will be given special army training. The 99th battery is in need of a great number to bring them up to the required strength and inform- ation regarding reserve enlistment may be had at the armouries or from Col, George W. Howson, All young men 17, 18 and under 19, also men between the ages of 35 and 50 are eligible as are men of the age class 19 to 35 under "B" category. Spoke On Behalf Of Bible Society Rev. JvIcCreedy, representative of the Bible Society, addfessed the Unit- ed Church congregation at the morn- ing service Sunday and the St. And- rew's Presbyterian Church congrega- tion in the evening. He also spoke to the Sunday School pupils at St. Paul's Church and the City Mission. To Present Cavalcade Of Canada The members of `the Junior Red Cross Society of S. S. No.5, Morris, will present a two-part program with "Cavalcade of Canada," in the Forest- er's Hall, Belgrave, on Friday evening, May 8th, under the directors of Miss Dorothy Golley, teacher, and Mrs. Donald Robertson, music supervisor. Admission: adults 15c, children 10c. Proceeds will go to the Junior Red Cross Society. NEW SPEED LAW NOW IN EFFECT It is Illegal To Drive More Than 40 Anywhere In Canada On Friday May 1st the new speed law, 40 miles an hour went into ef- fect and it is illegal to exceed this limit. The only exception to this is allowed army, navy or air firce men or officials, and it has to be official business. It is said that the police have nb alternative but to pinch any offender of this law. Plenty of publicity has been given to it and no excuse will be accepted. If you think the country does not mean business in enforcing this. law read the following: There is no paying of speed tickets out of court, If you live in Winghath and are caught in London or Toronto, you can't mail your check to the Magistrate. You have to go before the ca.di. The Federal authorities have set a minimum of $15 and a maximum of $50 for the first conviction; $25 to $100 for the second and $50 to $200 for the third. The Magistrate can send anyone to jail even for the first offence and he can also cancel your license. COUNCIL SET TAX • RATE .1;T 49 MILLS Rate Is The San'te As Last Year, Court Qf Revision .Will Meet May' 26 At the Council' Meeting Monday evening the tax rate was struck at 49 mills which is , the same as last year. Careful consideration was given to the estimates of the various com- mittees before the by-law setting the rate was adopted on motion of coun- cillors VatiWyck' and Lloyd, The estimates are as follows: RECEIPTS Debenture Debt Charges - Recoverable , , $16336.00 Fees, Weigh Scale 160.00 Fines 60,00 Licenses 750,00 Sanitary (Recoverable) 800.00 Street Watering and Dust Layer Cemetery Municipal Subsidy (1 Mill) Penalties & Interest on Taxes ......... 1200.00 Rents 160.00 Unemployment Relief (Re- funds) R.ecoverables— Share Audit - Commission Night Man's Tire Dept. Highways- )now Removal Armouries - Heating Sale of Machinery Hall Dog Tax From Sinking Fund I- Fry & Blackhall InteresYt earned 3% on $15000 t Miscellaneous . Current Levy 1 Mill — $1073:60 49 Mills $52606.40 $78036.90 EXPENDITURE Charity and Welfare $ 1575.00 County of Huron Rates ...... _ 5063.84 Debenture Debt Charges 28741.32 Education—High School 5500.00 Public School 11100.00 General. Administration 10270.00 Health and Sanitatior1 . .... 1675.00 Highways and Streets ...... 4300.00 Protection to Persons — .Property 5650.00 (Continued on page four) Mr. J. H. Christie Passes As we 'go to press this morning ('Wednesday) Mr. J. H. Christie pass- ed on. Although 'no funeral arrange- ments have been completed as yet it is expected that the service will be held at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. W. B. McCool, at 2 p.m., Friday afternoon. Honored On Her 80th Birthday On the occasion of her eightieth birthday, Mrs. Margaret McLean was at home to a number of her friends and neighbours at the tea hour on Sat- urday. The tea table was lovely with lace cloth, pink tapers and pink snap- dragons in silver bowl. Tea was poured by Mrs. R. V. Brooks. Tea room assistants were Mrs. N. J. Mc- Lean and Misses Corinne and Donelda McLean, Following the tea Mr. and Mrs. N. D. McKenzie entertained at a family dinner party in honour of her mother. Guests were present from Belgrave, London, Toronto and Pres- ton, • MAILING LIST CORRECTED The mailing list has been corrected up to and including Saturday, May 2. Will you kindly examine your label and if there are any errors please noti- fy this office at once. If your label reads in arrears your early settlement Would be greatly appreciated. 6Wir-TO RELIEVE HUMAN SUFFERING 400.00 1700.00 1070,00 300.00 60.00 109.50 125.00 400.00 600.00 200.00 450.00 550.00 RED CROSS DRIVE STARTS MONDAY Wingham Has A Quota Qf $4500 •••••,^. Across Canada the Red Cross So- ciety will on Monday next start its drive for $9,000,000. Wingham has a quo..4 of $4500.' The organization for the canvass is almost complete here. The campaign chairman is. Rev, W. A, Beecroft and the ward chairmen are Ward 1, R, H, Lloyd; Ward 2, Archie Peebles; Ward 3, Charles A. Roberts; Ward 4, W. H. French; Ward 5, A. R. DuVal, Every home will be canvassed so that all will be given a chance to con- tribute to this worthy cause. The last Red Cross drive was held in Septem- ber 1940, a year and a half ago. This will be the only canvass of this kind this year as the other War Services are being looked after by the govern- ment. The Red Cross due its International relationship must depend on voluntary subscriptions. If the government were to contribute the work of the society in many respects could not be carried on. The International Red Cross is the means by which the prisoners re- ceive parcels, etc., and this would not be possible if not for this organization. The Canadian Red Cross Society is at present sending 40,000 parcels a month to war prisoners held by the Axis powers and it is hoped fttnds will be available to increase this contribution to 80,000. The sending of these parcels is only a small part of the work of the Society. It supports hospitals, aids bombed victims, and gives service in many other ways. Wingham is asked to raise $4500 and as no drive of this kind has been held for sometime this quota should be exceeded. Be ready when the canvasser calls at your home to make your donation with dispatch so that the canvass may be completed quickly. Also make sure that you contribute to the limit of your ability so that Wingham will •go over the top. Wingham did it before, make sure it will do it again. STREAMS ARE BEING STOCKED WITH FISH Last week the Fish and Game Club had brown trout deposited in the Maitland and will shortly restock other streams; Since the formation of the club here many streams have had the attention of the club and each spring they place fish in them. With luck there should be excellent fishing in this vicinity in the future, Deanery Conference June 5 The annual Spring Conference of Huron Deanery, the Deanery Chapter, the Woman's Auxiliary and the Lay- men's Association has been set for Friday, June 5 and will be held, this year in Brussels. The Rural Dean, Rev. E. 0. Gallagher is in charge of the arrangements for the Conference. 99th Battery Changing Camps Word has been received here that the 99th Battery, R.C.A., which has been stationed at Camp Borden, ,will, this week take up camp near Brandon, Manitoba. Major R. S, Hetherington is officer commanding the battery and Capt. Elmer 0, Bell is second in com- mand. Other local offieres are Lieuts, 3. R. M, Spittal, Richard Roberts and James McRaguc. Many of the non- commissioned officers of the' battery are also from Wingham, W. L. WHYTE HEADS SKY HARBOR BOARD Annual Meeting of Huron County Flying Training School Held Last Week The annual meeting of the Huron County Flying Training School Ltd., held in lOoderich Wednesday after- noon, was largely attended with 69 shareholders present. Interest in the meeting was keen as was evidenced by the fact that a 4,949 possible vote, 4,822 were cast, President G. L, Par- sons presided, The meeting elected as directors W. L. Whyte, Seaforth; 13. W. Tiickey, Exeter; R. J. Bowman, Brussels; 3, Hueston, Gorrie; W. Make, Gode- rich TiAsp,, and Hugh Hill and George Feagan, Colborne Twp. At a subsequent meeting of the -board, Mr, Whyte was named Presi- dent and W. Haake, vice-president. The secretary-treasurer is 'C. stritu ghat, 'while 5. R. Douglas is gen- eral manager. Solicitor is prank Ping- land of Clinton, With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wrexeter News. WINGHAIVI, ONTARIO, TIJURSDAY, MAY 7th, 1942 Subscriptions $2,00 Per Tear Single Copies Rive Cents ,•••,....1•••••• SUMMARY DAY WAS HELD .AT BLUEVALE Institute classes Displayed Their Work The Summary Day for East. Huron District Woman's Institute in "Reno- vation of Clothing" was held at Blue- vale on Monday afternon with over thirty ladies in attendance. The past district president, Mrs, Harold Spies presided and opened the meeting with singing The Institute Ode and repeat- ing the Lord's Prayer. After a few introductory remarks, Mrs. Spier call- ed on. Miss Edith M. Collins; of Tor- onto, who had conducted the local Leader's Training School, she 'intro- duced the leaders, Mrs. J. H, Smith, Bluevale; Miss Dorothy Edwards, of Gorrie and .Mrs, Carl (Hemingway of other men who have risen high in the Majestic Branch. Mrs. F. C. Dem- erling -of Fordwieh and her class were TURNBERRY NATIVE VICE-PRESIDENT OF FORD OF CANADA Mr. John Earl Porter Holds Import- ant Executive Position With The Ford Motor Company On behalf of the people of this com- munity we extend congratulations to Mr. John Earl Porter, son of Mrs. John Porter, of town, and the late Mr. Porter, on his recent appointment as vice-president of the Ford 1Motor Company of Canada. Mr. Porter's steady advancement with the company he has served for twenty years, is at- tributed to his ability as an engineer and his capacity for getting things done, Mr. Porter was born on the tenth of Turnberry 50 years ago. Like many Canadian life he spent his boyhood days on his father's farm. He receiv- ed his early education at Hohne's school and Wingham High School. He graduated from the University of Toronto in 1915 with the degice of Bachelor of Applied Science. It .was seven years after his gradu- ation that he joined the Ford Comp- any's engineering department. In that interm he gained valuable experience with Dominion Department of Public Works in connection with the harbour improvements in the Windsor area. He was also with the Canadian Steel Corporation, Ojibway, and with J. J. Newman, well-known Windsor engin- eer and surveyor. Mr. Porter was in full charge of the Company's engineering department by 1935 and under his direction further large scale expansion of plant facil- ities were undertaken. When the war broke out in 1939 a•trernendous engin- eering problem in the *reorganization of the plant for military production was presented. That this change-over, which involved many major engineer- ing projects, was completed in 'relative- ly short time is evidence of Mr. Port- er's ability. Mr. Porter assumed the duties of general superintendent .of the plant in July 1941. This is considered to be one of the key industrial positions in the British Empire as the Canadian Ford Plant has become the largest single source of mechanical land trans- port for the armed forces of the Em- pire. Mr. Porter is a member of the En- gineering Institute of Canada. His wife is the former Miss Anna Mac- kenzie Odium of Woodstock. KINLOSS FARMER FOUND DEAD George Murray Died While Seeding • George. Murray, a well-known Kin- kiss Township farmer, was found dead on his farm near Langside by neigh- bors. Mr. Murray, who was 60 years of age and single, lived alone on conces- sion 2, Kinloss Township. Neighbors had noticed him going to the field dur- ing the forenoon to sow grass seed and when they failed to see a light in his home during the evening wept to in- vestigate. They found the farmer dead in the field where he had almost fin- ished seeding, Dr. Gillies, of Teeswater, coroner, was summoned and reported that death had apparently occurred shortly after noon and the extreme heat was given as the cause of death. No in- quest will be necessary, Attended Legion Convention C, ' R. Coultes, President of the Wingham Legion and A. M. Forbes, Secretary of this branch, attended the District C. Convention of the Canadian Legion which was held in Kitchener on Sunday. Special Mother's Day Services Next Sunday special Mother's Day services will be conducted in the Sal- vation Army Citadel,by Mr. and Mrs, O. Clapp, of Stratford and four young people who are accompanying them, Services at 11 a.m.; 2,80 and 7 Six Tables At Bridge Club The weekly meeting of the -Wing- ham Bridge Club, Thursday evening, was attended by six tables with fol- lowing results: 1st., Duncan Xenitedy and D. Robb; 2nd,, Miss N. Dinsley and W. IL French; 8rd,, Mrs. Art Wil- son and H. L, Sherbondy; 4th,, Miss Isbister and C. E. Richey; 5th, Mr, D. Lawrence and Mrs. If. S. Hether- ington; 6th,, Mrs. H. Campbell and Mrs, George Ross. The play was a Howell movement.