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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-07-16, Page 11,1011,1,111W... „• ,, .... . pilot but at the reciu6lt of the officers who raised the Spitfire fund he was sent to an Operational Training Unit for a special course a a fighter pilot. P/O Hoben served with the R.C.M,P. in Toronto, Saskatoon, Regina and Presented to the R.C.A.F. by police- men of Canada, this new Spitfire is being piloted by Pilot Officer Gordon Hoben, former Royal Canadian Moun- ted Police officer, shown in the cock- pit. P/O Hoben had been a bomber Windsor. Presentation was 'made by Sir Philip 'Game, -Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police of London, stand- ing nearest the cockpit, Air Vice- Marshal Harold Edwards, Air Officer in Chief, R.C.A.F. Overseas (RIGHT) accepted the aircraft. This message is for those who can give a day or some part time to assist with the harvesting in this district, Any one who can assist in this very worthy cause please leave your name with Ronald Rae as he is the convenor of the Lions Club Committee which is looking after this activity. In many places the businessmen have donated their half day and also helped during the long evenings. In factory districts the men from the factories have been of great assistance as have many others who can spare some time. If you can help get in touch with Ronald Rae. Wednesday last week several plan- ned to spend sonic time in the fields but the hay was too wet to be taken into the barns. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Master John Armitage is visiting with relatives in Lucan. Miss Ruth Burgman is visiting with her grandmother, Mrs. Fenn, at Park- hill. Mary McKay of Hamilton, is visit- ing with her grandmother, :Mrs. W. R. Adams. Pte. Wm. Johnston, Provost Corps, London, spent a few days last week at his home here . Pte. Carl Bondi of Petawawa spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Bondi. Mr. and Mrs, A. D. Lawrence who came here last fall from Toronto, have moved to Belleville. L.A.C. Roy Dark of Halifax, is spending a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Dark. Mary and Bill Bieman of London, are spending a vacation with their grandmother, Mrs. W. A. Currie. Mrs. MacDonald and daughter, Miss Kate, of Listowel, are visiting with the former's daughter, Mrs. Alf. Lockridge. Miss Elizabeth Wellwood has ar- rived East from Winnipeg and will spend some time at Wellwood Cottage, Kincardine. Mrs. (Capt.) E. C. Apps and child- ren, Judith and Robert, returned last week to Kenora after spending two months at her home here. L.A.C. George Robertson of St. Hu- berts, Que., and Mrs. Robertson are spending a week's holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Robert- son. Miss Ethel Vanner of Chatham and L.A.C. Maurice Needham of Clinton, spent the week-end with the former's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bailey of Lower Wingham. Additional Locals on page five. Fully Recoveded From Operation Mrs, Chas. Hopper has fully recov- ered from a recent operation and is now feeling splendidly. Irish Trebles Thursday Night The Bowling Club is holding an Irish Treble 'Tournament on Thurs- day evening this week. Attending Summer School. Miss Norma Coutts of Wingham Public School ,staff is attending a Summer Course at Western Univers- ity. Accepts Pickering Position Miss Jean Underwood has accepted a position in an office in Pickering. She reported for duty the first of the week. Received Promotion Congratulations to Pilot Officer Don Nasmith who has been proMoted to the rank of Flying Officer. Don is stationed .at Trenton. Mr. Frank IL Howson Heads This Committee An effort is being made throughout Canada to boost the sales of War Savings Stamps and Certificates and as announced last week the Huron County Committee has been 'set up with Mayor A. 5. McMurray of Clin- ton as chairman. The Wingham committee has also' been organized as follows: Chailman — Frank R., Howson, Secretary — Fred W. Spry. Sales Committee — T. A. Currie, Gordon Buchanan, W. Stanley Hall, 'C, A. Roberts, D. Kennedy. Merchants' Committee — C. E. 'Richey, John Hanna, Ronald Rae, Duncan Kennedy, Employee Group Committee — Rev. W: A. Beecroft, R. H. Lloyd, W. Van- Wyck, W. W. Gurney. Special Sales — W. G. Hamilton. Publicity — E. S. Copeland, ,W. W. Armstrong, W. T. Cruickshank. Last Year Mr. Howson stated that 'the average sales of Stamps and Cer- tificates in Wingham amounted to 42000 per month and that the objective of the committee is double this amount for this year as the Dominion War Finance Committee has double the amount as the objective for' Canada. The County Committee is asking $40,- -000 per month for the county as a whole, last pear the average was about $20,000 per month. Attended Clinon Meeting In connection with the drive for greater sales of War Savings Stamps .and Certificates about 100 represent- ing all parts of the Country attended a meeting in Clinton on Thursday .evening. Present from Wingham were H. C. MacLean, chairman of this (listrict; Frank R. Howson, Fred Spry, C. E. Richey, Rev. W, A. Beecroft, E. S. Copeland, W. W. Armstrong, Ben- son Cruickshank, The sales plan was outlined by J. H. Vandewater, organizer for the county, and Publicity men J. L. Graham and J. H. Morton of Dominion Head- uuarters. Clinton is headquarters for ,the office is situated in the Agricultural County rooms. Mayor J. A, Mc- Murray, county chairman, presided at 'the meeting. Addresses on the various phases of the war financing plan and this campaign in particular were given by W. L. Whyte, General Sales; J. D. Thomas, public relations; Mr. At- tridge, employee groups; G. L. Par- son, special names; Frank Fingland of Clinton told of the Clinton plans. The chairman of the various dis- tricts in the county are; H. C.. Mac- Lean, Wingham, Turnberry, East Wawanosh, Howick; Robt. Bowman, Brussels, Morris and Grey; 5, H. Kin- kaid, :Goderich, Ashfield, Colborne, West Wawanosh and Blyth; R. G. Mullen, Seaforth, McKillop, Tucker- smith and Hullett; Dr. Campbell, Ex- eter, Hensall, Zurich, Hay; J. C. Shearer, Clinton, Goderich Township, Stanley. All the district chairmen gave addresses except Dr. Campbell who was absent and for his district Mr. R, N. Creech of Exeter spoke. Other speakers were Frank R. How- son, Rev. W. A. Beecroft and Fred Spry, Notice Re Old Woollens For the summer months the Red Cross is not taking any more old woollens. Notice will be given later when another collection will be made. Attended Funeral Mr, and Mrs. J. J. Moffatt and son Cedril and Mrs. Nelson Underwood were in Hamilton on Thursday attend- ing the funeral of ,Mrs, Moffatt's brother, the late W. G. McBride of Harmon. BOWLERS MADE FINE SHOWING Local Trutidlers Win Prizes At Three Tourneys Thursday evening was a banner one for the members of the , local bawling club as representatives of the club Were prize winners at three different tournaments that evening, In the Men's Doubles at Teeswater, Harley Crawford and Wilfred R. Hamilton captured first prize, At the Mixed Doubles at Oddetioh, Ur. and Mrs. Art Wilson, came stolid. At Hanover, 'Jack Hanna and Ornat Hate!grove came third in the Men's Doubles match. Sunday School Held Picnic The annual picnic of the Wingham United Church Sunday School was held on the Fair grounds on Wednes- day afternoon last week. During the afternoon games and races were en- joyed. At the supper hour a picnic supper was held. Major Hetherington Rejoins 99th Major R, S. Hetherington who was home on sick \leave entrained at Tor- onto on Wednesday last week to re- join his unit, the 99th Battery, R.C.A. at Terrace, B.C. He was accompanied by Mrs, Hetherington and they will spend a few days at Jasper Park en- route. On the way back Mrs. Hether- ington will call on her brother, Flight Lieutenant Jim Trompson and Mrs: Thompson at Mossbank, Sash, BREAK GROUND FOR NEW AIRDROME Will Be Used As Auxiliary To Sky Harbor The contract for the ground work on the Goderich south airdrome has been awarded to the Sandy Contract- ing and Machine Works. • The site is located three miles southeast of Goderich, one mile south of No. 8 highway. Warden Armstrong and members of the county road commission were present Friday when the first ground was broken. Much of Huron County's road machinery, idle because of the ces- sation of highway construction, is to be used on this job. The total con- tract price for this part of construction is in the neighborhood of $45,000. The new airdrome is to be an aux- iliary to No. 12, E.P.T.S, (Sky Har- bor), which is in the process of being doubled in capacity. The new field Is expected to be ready in late Septem- bet. It compthes -430 acres affecting five farms. Some crops will have to be destroyed. Bowlers. Holding Round Robin On Monday evening the bowling club held the first game in a round robin series. The members of the club are drawn into treble rinks and an 18 end game will be held every Monday evening until the series is finished which will be in September. Orangemen Called On Sick Member On Saturday morning after meeting in their rooms, prior to proceeding to the celebration at Lucknow, the mem- bers of Wingham L.O.L. visited Alonza Finlay, a member of the lodge, who is confined to his home with an illness. School Principal At Manning Pool Mr. Colin Crozier, principal of the Public School, who enlisted sometime ago in the R,C.A.F., reported to Man- ning Pool, Toronto on Monday. He was granted leave of absence by the school board for the duration of the war, Hand Cut On Mower Knife Mr. Milo Casemore of the first line of Morris, while assisting -his neigh- bour, Mr. Jim Campbell, on Monday had his hand severely gashed, Mr, Campbell was sharpening the mower knives by power in 'tile garage when the wind blew the doors shut. Mr. Casemore in trying to stop the doors had his hand thrown against the knives giving him a nasty gash that required several stitches to close. Took Pneumonia At toys" Camp George Porter,. 8-year-old-son of Mr. and Mrs, D. E. Porter, while at- tending a boy's camp at Fisher's Glen, Lake Eric, was taken to SiMCOe llos- pital on Jaiy -4th„ with pneumonia, Mrs. Porter spent .0. week. with him at Simeoe and on Sunday Mr. Porter went to Sitneoe •and brought George ;and Mrs. Porter home, The friends of the Porter family Will be pleased that George is Making such a Spititilld recovery. 10,000 SPECTATORS AT ORANGE WALK Thirty Lodges Took Part X4 bration At LuCknow Wingham Lodge Ties For Largest Attendance Thousands of spectators witnessed Saturday afternoon one of the best 12th of July parades held at Lucknow in years despite the intense heat of the day. A crowd estimated at 10,000 lined Lucknow's thoroughfare from the school gourds to the Agricultural Paris. Thirty lodges took part in the walk comprising some 500 Orangemen. and the procession lasted for one hour interspersed with plenty of fife and drum bands. The following were prize winners at the celebration: Best dressed lodge, Amberley; best dressed ladies' lodge, Clinton; oldest Orangeman pesent, Thomas Culbert, age 86, Dungannon, Ont.; best fife, Bethel Lodge; best drummer, Londesboro Lodge; largest lodge present, Clinton and Wingham. tied. The parade moved off from the grounds at 1.30 led by the Clinton Kiltie band. In -the lead was County, Marshal Jack Ernmerton, of Amberley, representing King William and astride, a white horse. Mu-sic for the entire day was provided by the Lucknow and Clinton Kiltie bands. The program at the Agricultural Park consisted of an address of welcome by Reeve N. E. Bushell and was introduced by Rev. Mr. Howse, acting chairman for the • occasion. Cheers greeted L. H. Saunders, of Toronto, past grand master for Ont- ario West and grand lodge organizer, who was special speaker for the day celebrating the 252nd anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne. Mr. Saunders paid glowing tribute to the Orange- men of this district for coming out- and standing true to their colors. Said Mr. Saunders, "What we need today is freedom of speech for true Canad- ians, unity and one hundred per cent co-operation in the Orange, Order. What we want after this war is a world of peace, better home conditions and a chance for our young men to make good. You couldn't bu'y a job before this war; what an outlook for our men then. What will happen, after this war?. Surely not the same conditions. God help us to see to it that • our boys receive employment when they return, We ought to close the field to revolutionary men, The form of the Orange Order is to build a better Canada to live' in," stated Mr. Saunders. "We are founded on the Bible and by His help we will stick: to our colors." ' • r - 4 (Continued on page seven) ' , NOTICE To Municipal Water Consumers The hours for lawn, garden and street watering are from 6 to 8 a.m., and 6 to 8 p.m. This service costs $2.00 per year. The most economical use of water is required as the use of electric power for pumping has to be drastically cur- tailed to save power for 'war produc- tion. You are requested to save water in every way possible, paying particular attention to leaks in your, equipment. Wingham Utilities Commission. Joins Farmerette Ranks Grace Parker left on Sunday for the Niagara district to work as a farmerette during the fruit season. Name Omitted Iti the lists of those who were suc- cessful in passing the High School Entrance examinations in last week's paper the name of Bud Lockeridge was omitted due to an oversight. RECEIVED LETTER FROM CHINA A letter has been received front Miss Caroline Wellwood, a United Church Missionary located at Chengtu, West China, This letter was written April 21st in which she states that only the week previous was the first mail received from the outside world Since early in December and a couple letters from home certainly looked good. This letter received here by her brother, Mr. tltrt Wellwood, came by air mail to Durhan, South Africa, via Calcutta thence by surface transport to some unknown point in ,Atnerlea. Miss, Wellwood sends greetings to her friends in Wingham and district, With Which Is Amalgamated The Giarrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. 'dingle Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 16th., 1942 Subscriptions. :goo per year.' COMMANDO TRAINING WAS IMPROMPTU FOR BATTERY OFFICERS Had An Unexpected Dip In The Tees River For three Sundays the second 99th Battery, R.C.A. (R.F.) have been on outside manouver,s. In all ten such days of training will be taken during the year. On Sunday last the day was spent on the river Tees at a place 'called the Rocks 'about 21/2 miles south-east of Teeswater. For the officers to carry on their schedule it was necessary for them to ford the river or use some boulders 5 as stepping stones. The latter was tried with wet (results. One officer made the trip successfully and then went back for some equipment. On the seocnd trip he slipped off the rocks getting a pair of wet feet much' to the delight of his fellow officers. This merriment was hardly over when another officer started across but the results of his efforts sent the others into hysterics as he fell plump into the stream and for some time was a fine target not only for those with him but for the mosquitoes as well, CAN YOU HELP WITH THE HARVESTING _LOCAL WAR FINANCE COMMITTE HAS BEEN RE-ORGANIZED Leave Your Name With Ronald Rae CARS COLLIDED SOUTH OF TOWN Another Accident At The Bridges Being unfamiliar with the highway south of Wingham is believed to have been the cause of many accidents on the bridges over the prairie. Sunday afternoon the most souther- ly bridge was the scene of such an accident when a car proceeding north driven by Sidney Tripp of London and a south bound car driven by Mur- ray J. Teason of Windosr, met on the bridge. The damage was less than $100 and no one was injured to any great extent. County Constable Will- iam Gardner investigated but laid no charges. M. D. NO. 1 TO CALL 1600 IN AUGUST 140 Per Cent Increase Over June Attending Brockville Course Mr. Harvey Beecroft, son of Rev. W. A. and Mrs. Beecroft, left on Mon- day to attend the Officers' Training Centre at Brockville. Harvey is tak- ing the artillery branch. To Preach At St. Paul's Rev. 5. A. Roberts of Brentwood College, Victoria, B.C., will conduct the service in St. Pall's Church during the next two Sundays. Holy Com- munion will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m., with Morning Prayer and Service at 11 o'clock, • A total of 1,600 men in Military District No. 1. will likely be called next month for compulsory military training as tte result War Minister Thorson's announcement of a six-year extension -of call-up ages,' it was learn- ed yesterday. That figure represents a 140 per cent increase over the number of men called in June, and a 50 per cent in- crease over the number to be called this month. The six-year extension, put into ef- fect under a proclamation tabled in the House ;of Commons, makes single men and childless widowers 20 to 40 years old subject to compulsory mili- tary service in Canada and its territor- ial waters. The 92 per cent increase in July• call-ups over June call-ups in M. D. No.. 1, came after the Government's recent decision to boost the age limit from 30 to ;35. This week's further change advanced the maximum call- able age to 40, and moved the mini- mum age from 21 to 20, • • FARMER' INJURED WHILE HAYING Albert Bacon, Near Belgrave, Suffered Concussion Albert Bacon, a young farmer south of Belgrave was seriously injured when kicked in the face by a horse, while drawing off hay at ;the home of a neighbour. He was driving the team on the hay fork and when stooping to pick up the lines startled the horse which was blind, causing it to kick, striking Mr. Bacon on the face and throwing him against a stone. He was rushed to Wingham Hospital where he is suffering from severe in- jury and concussion, the full extent of which is not yet known. MAILING LIST ,.CORRECTED The mailing list has been corrected up to and including Saturday, July 11th. Please examine your label and if their have been any errors or om- missions please notify this office at once. If you find that your subscrip- tion is in arrears an early settlement will be greatly appreciated. NOTICE TO KNITTERS --- - Please no not wash the wool used in making seamen's long stockings. The natural oil in the wool helps serve -as a protection from salt water. Moved Back West Mr. and Mrs. John S. Pringle left recently for Saskatoon. After selling their farm in Turnberry they lived in Saskatoon. They spent the winter here and now have returned to the West, • • EAST WAWANOSH COUNCIL Council met on July 6th with all the members in attendance. Minutes of previous meeting were read and ap- proved. The treasurer reported that on June 20th, the balance to the credit of the Municipality was $178.58 with approx- imately $2,000 of taxes for the years 1939-40 and 41 exclusive of penalty and interest being still unpaid. R. Chanmey presented an account of $10,45 for damages to car on sideline 33 and 34, Concession 7 recently, same being ordered to be forwarded the insurance company for settlement. The council was informed that $10,- 377.96 would be required from the township this year for county purposes which means an increase of a half mill on county rate. Council at this time would take the opportunity of thanking Most sincer- ely Mr. Leaver for use of grounds, Mr. Irwjn and others for assistal.ce, Miss Wheeler, the capable pianist, the dif- ferent churches for tables and dishes, the C.O.F. for chairs. and all others who- assisted in any way in making of the celebration on July 1st such a memorable and outstanding event in the history of the Municipality. Connell will meet again on the even- ing of August 4th. Porterfield, Clerk. Received Commissions Mr. W. Stanley Hall, principal of the Wingham High School, has been appointed a second lieutenant and will act as adjutant of the 21st Brigade R.C,A, Jack McNab of Luck- now has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the second 99th Battery, Lost Life Overseas Mark Gardner of town received word that his nephew, Toni Finlay, R.C.A.P., has lost its life in oper- ations overseas on July 4th, This flier at one time lived in Wingham when a very small child. The family since that time have resided in Sask- atchewan. Many here 'Will remember his parents, Mr. and Mrs, R. B. Finlay, who came here from Luck, now. SOFTBALL SCHEDULE NEARS COMPLETION League To Donate Surplus To War Work The regular schedule of the Town Softball League is rapidly drawing to a close there being just seven more games to be played. Lloyds are tops so far with six wins and no losses with Gurneys in second place. The softball league last year gave their surplus funds to war work and this proceedure will be followed again this year and as the league is now out of the red there will no doubt be a tidy sum to hand over at the end of the season. Tuesday evening Lloyds won their seventh straight game when they took the Foundry gang 19-10. Incidentally this was the seventh consecutive loss for the Foundry. Friday night the Clerks and Gurn- eys met and if the Clerks win they will tie Gurneys for second position. The Standing Won Lost Lloyds 7 0 Gurneys 4 2 Clerks .................. 3 3 Foundry 0 7 Preached At Ripley Rev. E. 0. Gallagher conducted the Anniversary Srvice at St. Paul's Church, Ripley on Sunday evening. Won. Fourth Prize At .Seaforth • At the doubles tournament in Sea- forth on Monday evening, Jack Hanna and Jack Mason won fourth prize with three wins plus 23. The winners had three wins plus 25 and 2nd and 3rd were tied with 3 wins plus 24 and the same aggregates. Former Wingham Boy Missing "'Word was received on July 10th, that Sgt.-Gunner John Edward Gibbs of Toronto, was missing following air operation. When very young he lived in Winghain. His mother is the form- er 'Gladys Williams of town and Ed. Williams of town is an uncle, MR. & MRS. S. BATESON RECEIVED CABLE Their Son Jack (Ace) Bateson In Middle East For some time Mr, and Mrs. S. Bateson have been awaiting word in- forming them where their son, Sgt.- Pilot Jack E. (Ace) Bateson is loca- ted, 'On Tuesday morning they received a cable from Jack which was most welcome even if it did not give them any specific information. The cable read; "Letter sent, All well and safe. My address is 003 Squadron, R.A.P., Middle East Poi ces," Jack, from information received in letters from him, left England on April 18 and he travelled apparently most of the time up until now. He told in his letter received on April 23 of passing time in very hot weather and in one received May 12 of cooler days and expectation of much more travel by boat. Ace's many friends here with him the best of luck.