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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-07-30, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The G orrie Vidette and Wroxeter Newo. .WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 30th., 1.942 SublictiptiOn4 ,P.00 Per. YeAt • Single Copies Five Cents. -CPT, PLATT WON SHOOTING HONORS -"Was Tops In Pistol Shooting Match In England Capt. T. W. Platt is making a name for himself as a pistol , shot in Eng- land: When Bert was here he won most every prize worthwhile in this •-class of competition and apparently he ,has just as' keen an eye as before he left here with the 100th Battery. Re- 4cently he won the Walker Trophy -which is considered the major pistol ,Shooting prize in the British isles. He used a borrowed 22 for the shoot. Capt. J. G. Kirk who recently re- turned from England sent this word to Dr.. Connell of town. Dr. Kirk is now stationed in London and -Lieut. liemsworth of Listowel who also' re- vently returned from England was the first to learn of Bert's success. NOTICE TO RED CROSS WORKERS Work Rooms To Be '=Closed Last Week Of July •And First Week Of August The Wingham Red Cross Work Room will be closed the last week of July and the first week of August and Will re-open on Tuesday, August 11th. Anyone wishing to take out work will :please secure it this week, WOMEN'S CORPS TO RECRUIT HERE Recruiting Personnel Will Be Here Friday Morning This Week A recruiting personnel for The Can- adian Women's Army Corps will be in Wingham, Ontario, on Friday znorning July 31st, 1942. There are vacancies in the Corps for Women 18-45 years of age for many ,different types of work both in Can- ada and 'overseas. Full information regarding terms of enlistment may be obtained at the Army vehicle on the Main Street. LOCAL GIRL JOINS NAVAL FORCES Miss Muriel Redmond, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Redmond, resigned her 'position in Toronto to enlist in the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Services, commonly called the W.R.E.N.S. She is one of the first class called to Ottawa to begin train- ing on August 14th. MOBILE RECRUITING UNIT HERE WEEKLY Will Be At Armouries Each Friday From 1 to 2 O'clock • A mobile recruiting unit will visit this district each week, It will be in Wingham at the armouries every Fri- day from 1 to 2 o'clock, The pur- pose of the formation of a mobile unit for recruiting is to provide greater convenience for pro;pective recruits and give out information with refer- ence to all branches of the army in- eluding the Women's Division, On Friday last' the unit under com- mand of Lieut. A. C. V. Winslow paid its first visit here and he informs us that they will be back each week as Mated above. The unit covers the area from ton. den north to Wiatton and east to Mount Forest. They will outline the information for all active service branches and receive recruits for all branches including the Veterans' Guard and the Women's' Auxiliary Corps, STUDENT PILOT DIES IN CRASH Student At Sky Harbor, L.A.C. W, M, Morrison- Met Death When Plane crashed The conspicuous bravery of a fel- low student who tried to fight his way through the flames of a crashed air- plane to rescue his friend, was revealed today in connection with the crash Saturday in which L.A.C. W. M. Mor- rison, 21, of Pense, Sask., was instnnt- ly killed. Morrison was flying alone iii a Tiger Moth training plane. Eye witnesses said Morrison had, circled around, took a dive and was climbing when the motor suddenly stalled at a, height of about 100 feet, The ship went down nose first, exi. ploded and burst into flames. John Quaid, in whose wheat field the plane came down, was standing near the barn, 400 yards away. With him was Ernest Crawford, a fellow student of Morrison's who was spend- ing a week-end on his father's neigh- boring farm, Morrison and Crawford were close friends. Crawford was among the first to reach the plane and he made a gallant attempt to rescue Morrison. He got as far as the door of the plane but the flames and heat drove him back. A truck driver on the Blue. Water high- way, which runs by 'the farm, jumped from his cab and ran into the field, Quaid 'and a younger brother of Craw- ford, also reached the scene of the ac- cident. Wheat stacked in stooks apparently saved the field from taking fire. The fire department at the Port Albert Air Navigation School ,two and one-half miles north, was called to the scene and had the blaze extinguish within 20 minutes from the time Morrison crashed. An inquiry revealed that Morrison died as a result of the crash and not burns. The remains were shipped from London Sunday afternoon to Pense, Sask, Morrison was a senior student at No. 12 E.F.T.S., Sky Harbor, and had almost completed his course. His father is W. F. Morrison, of Pense, Sask. MARKS RE-UNION The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Marks, R.R. No. 4, Brussels, was the scene of the annual re-union of the Marks families on Sunday, July 26th, at which thirty-two sat down to a delicious dinner which was enjoyed by all. The afternoon was spent in reminis- cing and short visits to nearby farms of the family after which supper was served at the Wilson Marks home and guests departed for their various des- tinations. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Roland Marks and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Marks and family and Mr. Wellington Marks, all of Brussels; Mr, and Mrs. Russell Marks and family, and Mr. Ralph Travis, of . Halton; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Marks and family, Wingham; Mr, and Mrs. Clarence Ellacott and family, Cran- brook; Miss Dorothy Neabel, Monk- ton; Mrs, John C. Marks, Mrs. Jesse Henderson, and Mr. Robert Wilson, Wallace; and Mr, and Mrs. Edward Hardman, Washington, D.C. Hoes 12 Rows At 87 Although Mr. B, Wilkinson is 87 years of age he does not let that stop him from doing his bit in the food for Britain drive, On Wednesday last week he hoed 12 rows of turnips at Carl Procter's farm on the fourth of Morris and finished the job in better shape than many a younger man. Held Annual Picnic * The annual picnic of the W, H. Gurney and Son was held Tuesday afternoon at Kincardine Beach. The weather was ideal for the outing and the employees had a most enjoyable time. Games, sports and swimming were headlines of the big day as was the picnic supper, Called To TeesWater and Belmore Charge At a ,meeting of the congregations of the Tecawater and Belinore Pres- byterian Churches held in Teeswater on Monday evening, a unanimous call was extended to the Rev. Robert G. Mcl<ay, Some years ago he was stationed. at Walkerton but recently has been chaplain of the Saskatche- wan Penitentiary at Prince Albert, HURON FEDERATION MET AT CLINTON Subsidy On Fertilizer Being Consider- ed Meeting Informed The Huron County Federation met in regular session Thursday evening in the Agriculture Board, Room, Clin- ton, with President Archie Morgan, Hensall, in the chair. Upward of 20 persons were present. Correspondence from Federal Min- ister of Agriculture Hon. J, C. Gardin- er was read 'thanking the Federation for its telegram of appreciation for the past free freight policy on feed grain and assuring the group that a continuation of this policy will be announced shortly. - They were also informed that the matter of Subsidy on Fertilizer for use this fall is tinder consideration. Representation of this organization at a meeting of the Ontario Federation health committee in Toronto on Aug- ust 1 was brought up and Mrs. 0, G. Anderson, Belgrave, was appointed official representative. The secretary was requested to give the press a greater amount of 'news for publicity purposes. The following wore appointed to speak over a district radio station on farm,subjects at 9,00 p.m. each Mon- day evening: Clark Rennick, Howick township, July 27; W. R. Dougall, Hay township, August 3; William Speir, Morris township, August 10; Kenneth Jackson, Tuckersmith, August 24. ,Agricultural Representative J. C. Shearer gave a talk on the Japanese farm labor situation and informed the group that he has been appointed to supervise this branch of the labor situ- ation in the south section of the Coun- ty and that the ringleaders in recent disturbances have/been removed and that the others are now working quietly. Mr. Shearer also outlined the plans in operation throughout the country for increased sale of war stamps and certificates and stated that 'creameries and cheese factory patrons will be asked to accept voluntarily a percent- age of their butter and cheese money in war stamps, Wilmot Haacke voiced a motion of appreciation to the county council for a $200 grant. The meeting approved the adoption of a cost of production plan in fall wheat and eggs by a repre- sentative number of farmers through- out the county. A short executive meeting followed. Mr. W. J. Dale, secretary of the Fed- eration, was present and recorded the proceedings. ATTENDED MEETING AT KINCARDINE Soldiers Welfare Officer Spoke OA Wednesday evening last week a car load from the local Legion attend- ed a meeting of the Kincardine Leg- ion at which reptesentatives of the various Legions •of the district were present. Zone Commander Grabb Listowel, gave a report of the Dom- inion Convention in Winnipeg and Mr. R. G. !Goldstori of the Veterans' Wel‘ fare Division, whose headquarters are in London gave a talk on the rehabili- tation of the soldiers who are being discharged from the present army. The local legion has a committee to assist with this work and all soldiers who' are discharged from the army in this community are requested to get in touch with W. W. Armstrong, chairman of the committee, Preaching Again At St. Paul's Rev, John A. Roberts will conduct the services in St. Paul's Anglican Church again next Sunday. During the absence of Rey., Mr. Gallagher the work of the parish has been in Mr. Robert's 'Charge. The services next Sunday will be Holy Commun.. ion at 8,30 and 11 a,m, Dominion Store Manager Enlists Craig Nightingale, who has been manager of the Dominion Store here for some time has enlisted in the R. C.A.F. /4e was relieved of his duties here ott Tuesday and will on August 8rd report to Hamilton for study prior to going to Manning Pool. Craig plans on being an observer. The new manager, Kett Kennington, is no stranger to Wingham As he was on the staff of the store here prior to going to Hanover as manager there just one year ago. Mrs, Pennington and son Are now visiting' her -grandmother, Mrs,,I)ore, here and they will take up residence as soon as they procure a dwelling. International Plow Match Postponed Announcement was made Monday by General Manager J. J. Carroll, of the Ontario Plowmen's Association, following a meeting of the executive, that the international plowing match, scheduled for October 13-16 in Huron. County (between Clinton and Sea- forth) 'had been postponed. The decision to postpone the match was made in an effort to co-operate. With the Dominion 'Government in the• conservation of gasoline, tires and man hours: Gordon McGavin, of Walton, in Huron County, is president of the as- sociation this year and "the board ex- pressed the hope that when matches are renewed the first will be held in. Huron County. People of Huron will regret that this big event has been cancelled but no doubt they will agree that the ex- ecutive had acted wisely in co-oper- ating with the government in conserv- ing gasoline, tires and man power for the war effort. , Arrangements have been going on by the county committee to make this match one of the most outstanding that has been held and they have re- ceived uo-operation all along the line, the County Council and many muni- cipal councils in the county have given financial support showing that the county was right behind this project. This no doubt is the death knell of the International for the duration of the war and it is expected that county matches will meet a similar fate. No definite word has been received as yet in regard to North Huron Plow Match. • CIVIC HOLIDAY MONDAY NEXT When you do your shopping for the week-end prepare for a long one as Monday next, August 3rd, Civic Holi- day, the stores will be closed all day. This annual mid-summer holiday is set by each municipality and this again practically all places are observ- ing the day as a holiday. No cele- bration or function of any kind has been arranged for this town but some places are having a big day. Gode- rich is having races as they usually do on this day. LIONS TO HOLD LAWN MEETING The regular meeting of the Lions, Club will be held on the lawn at the home of Mr. W. Stanley Hall, John Street, on Friday evening this week at 6.15 o'clock. A picnic supper will be held which will be followed by the regular bus- iness meeting. Plans will be discuS•c- sed for the Labor Day Frolic. BOWLERS TOP TWO MORE TOURNAMENTS Won let and 2nd At Lucknow Also Captured 1st, 2nd and 3rd At Seaforth At Lucknow on Thursday and at Seaforth on Wednesday last week, Witigharn bowlers went to town in a big way at these outside tournaments, At Lucknow in the trebles they won 1st and 2nd prizes and the rinks were tied with the same plus the aggregate being taken to break the tie, The winners were Bert Isard, Omar RASO- grove, Bert Porter, skip, with 8 wins plus 24; 2nd,, Reg DuVal, Harley Crawford, W. H. Hamilton, skip, also with 3 wits plus 24, At Seaforth in the mixed double§ local pairs tame 1, 2, 3. 1st was Mts. R. Gardiner and jack Mason with 3 plus 24; 2nd,, Mrs. E. R. Itar-, rIgon and Art. 'Wilson with S wins 'pima 18; 3rd,, Mrs. A. R. DaVal and Clare Adams with 8 wins plus 13. AN 18-TON FIGHTING MACHINE FOR THE UNITED NATIONS No, Junior, these big bells are not used on tanks. The bells are being assembled for passenger locomotives in the same factory where Canada's Valentine tanks are produced in mass quantities, The Valentine, an infantry tank, is now in service on the Russian front where Soviet military experts have described the Canadian tank as highly effective. It is an 18-ton machine, powered with diesel motor. A giant mechanical ferret, it is cap- able of burrowing its way through a brick building and travelling at 20 miles per hour over difficult terrain. The body is armour-plated, riveted and welded, and the rotary turret may be operated either by hand or electri- cal controls. INTERESTING TALK GIVEN W. M. S. Molesworth Speaker Told Of Work Among Girls In Ireland The W. M. S. of St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church with their Home Helpers, met at the home of Mrs. Harrison Tuesday, July 21. The presi- dent, Mrs. Rae in the chair. Follow- ing the Invocation the hymn "Breathe on me Breath of God." was sung. The 27th Psalm was read by Miss Walsh and prayer offered by Miss Dey. After the minutes of last meeting were read and approved, the treasurers' report was presented and adopted. The of- fering was then taken and dedicated by Miss McLaughlin. Miss Atcheson of Molesworth was the guest speaker for the day. Her address proved most interesting to all. Miss Atcheson told of the origin of the Girls Auxiliary in Ireland, She herself taking a large share in the organization. Many interesting inci- dents were related — beginning in a small way the Girls Auxiliary has grown to be a power for good. The speaker also told us of the work done in the soldiers homes. For seven years she gave freely and cheerfully her time to this work. The needs and problems of the soldiers „of Miss Atcheson's young days being similar to those of today.- How there were met proved most interesting. Mrs. H. Atcheson sang "Lord of Harvest" in a very acceptable manner. After the singing of another hymn the meeting was closed with earnest pray- y er by Mrs, K. MacLean. A very pleasant social hour was spent at the close of the meeting. Received Appointment As Officer Mr. Cecil McAlpine of Lucknow has been appointed a 2nd Lieutenant in the 2nd 99th Battery, R.C,A,, Reserve Force. Enlisted In R.C.A.F. . Jim Hamilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G, Hamilton, has enlisted in the R.C.A.F. He will report for duty August 27, Cruise On S. S. "Assiniboia" Twelve hour cruise from Owen Sound across Georgian Bay into Lake Huron, on Friday, August 7th, on C.F,R, liner Assiniboia. Fare $2.30, tax included. Tickets from Daily Sun-Times, Owen Sound, or through C.P.R. Agent, Witigham. LARGE ATTENDANCE AT BAND CONCERT Sunday night a very large number enjoyed the concert by the Citizens' Band at the town park The pro- gram for Sunday night next will be: March, Rough Riders, by Beyer; Overture, Star of Hope, by Mackie; Czecholsiovakikbance, by Remington; Serenade, Autumn Leaves, by Baxter; Overture, Star of Hope, by 'Holmes; Selection, Arbitration, Barnard; Waltz, Emerald, by Hayes; Hymn, Rock of Ages, by Vilutore; Got Save the Ting. SALVATION ARMY ANNUAL PICNIC SPARKS FROM ENGINE CAUSED GRASS FIRE First Bush. Scene Of Pleasant Gather- ing On Friday Firemen Got It Under Control Quickly With Booster Tank Last Friday, the annual picnic for the Salvation Army, Wingham, was held at First Bush. The weather was excellent, and a large attendance spent the afternoon boating and swimming in the river. After picnic supper, a series of races and competitions took place. The winners in these event were as follows: Running Race, children tip to 6 yrs, 1st., Teddy Buckman; 2nd., Gerandine Stone, Running Race, children up to 6 - 8 yrs.-1st., Donald Marx; 2nd,, Mary Buckman. Running Race, children over 8 yrs, —1st e Ernest Buckman; 2nd., Alice Buckman, Kiddies Kicking-the-Slipper — 1st., Nelson Jarvis; 2nd., Esther 13owmaii, Adults Kicking-Shoe — 1st., Mrs, Welsh; 2nd,, Violet Bowman. Eating Biscuits and Whistling, (children) — 1st., Donald Marx; 2nd., Alice Buckmart. Eating Biscuits and Whistling. (Adults) — 1st., Mrs. Welsh; 2nd., Art Stone. After these competitions, there was a candy scramble and a ball game wound up the day. All departments of the Corps com- bined for the annual picnic event this year, including Sunday School and Home League. As is happening throughout the .country this year be- cause of gasoline rationing, the picnic, was held right at home in Wingham. There was considerable excitement on the Kehoe property near the C. N.R. Railway Tuesday afternoon. Sparks from the locomotive caught in the grass at two places. Mr. Burg- man, station agent, when the noon train passed through looked up the track and discovered the blaze, He and Mr. Lobsinger rushed up and put one fire out only to find another fur- ther on. Mr. W. A. Sanderson was working in his field nearby and he with Russell Henderson and another man who were cutting the oats there assisted in keeping the,fire in check until the firemen arrived. , With the aid of the booster tank the firemen soon had things under control al- though they had to refill the title be- fore the job was finished. The grass was very dry and the blaze travelled very fast as it was fanned by the breeze. Little damage was done except to some of the fence posts and boards which were scorched. CHILDREN BAPTIZED AT UNITED CHURCH At the service in the United Church on 'Sunday morning Rev. W. A!, Bee- croft baptized the following: James George, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wild; John Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merkley; Frederick Wilfred Murray, don of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lewis; Judith Delores, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J, A. Lunn. NEIGHBORS HELP Underwent Operation Mr. Leslie Buckman underwent a serious operation in a London Hospital on Saturday morning. His friends here will be pulling for his speedy recovery. To Preach At Grand Bend Rev. W. A. Beecroft will preach at Grand Bend on Sunday, Dr, 'Arm- strong, secretary of the Foreign Mis- sion' board, will conduct the service in the United Church here on Sunday morning. Mixed Doubles Thursday Evening A tournament of mixed doubles will be held on the local greens on Thurs- day evening this week, Only 34 entries will be accepted and local pairs must enter with the secretary or the president. INJURED FARMER Crop Put In By Neighbours And Friends Is Now Being Harvested By Them Mel,, Bradburn, 6th concession of East Wawanosh, was in the office on Saturday evening and he was wearing a smile that would not come off des- pite the fact that his leg is in a brace and lie requires two crutches to walk about. The reason for his happiness is, as he explained it to us, that lie has a fine lot of neighbors and friends. Last spring Mel had the misfortune to happen with an accident that put him out of circulation and just when lie should have been at his seeding, No seeding, no crops is a serious situ- ation but his neighbors came to the rescue and did the work, The time arrived to put in the hay and with help Very scarce it looked bad for Mel's crops but again his neighbors and friends were on the job and the hay is now all in the barn and the wheat is cut. Thirteen made a raid on his hay crop. 1 from. Wingham, 1 from Belgrave And 11 neighbors. They used two hay loaders and 8 wagons and in 21/2 days harvested 50 loads, No wonder Mel 18 happy and he is most appreciative of the wonderful assistance that he has received, A LARGE NUMBER RECEIVED CALL Last week a large number in this community received notice to report for medical examination from head- quarters of Military District No. 1, at London, Among those receiving notice were some married men. One bad been married for seven years and another for nine years and both have a child. At the rate that men are receiving notice at present there will be few young men left here that are not of low category.