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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-09-17, Page 1WINGI-IAM, ONT., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th, 1942 StthSeriptiOns ;2.90-Per With Which Is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. seingle Copies Five Cents. THANKOFFERING OF EADIES W. M. S. Rev, S. Kerr Of Brussels, Was The Guest Speaker The regular fall Thankoffering meeting of Eadies Women's Mission- ary Society was held in the church, Sunday evening, last, with a splendid attendance. Mrs. -F, G. (Rev.) Fowler presided, The meeting opened with the singing of a psalm, the scripture reading, Hebrews, Chap. 2, which was read by Mrss Roy Hastings,. the com- ment on it being given by Mrs, Ivan Haugh. Prayer was offered by Mrs. eo. G. L, Day. The president, Mrs, Leslie Fortune gave a few remarks and members of the mission band gave three numbers, duets by Doris and Audrey Culliton, Wilfred Gilkinson and Orval I-lash- ings and a paper on Formosa read by Grace Gilmour: An interesting address was given by the guest speaker, a former minister, Rev. S, Kerr of Brussels, He took as his text the 19th Verse of the last chapter of Matthew, He stressed the fact that the World in its present State Of tragedy needs universal peace as Oren by Jesus Christ in this command to His dielpieS, A report by the treasurer, Miss Jean Wilton, showed the finances itt good Order. The offeraterY prayer was giver!, by Miss Barbara Fortune, The singing of a hymn, the bettedit- tion anti the National Anthem brought this Very interesting service to close. PUSHING HIGHWAY TO ALASKA $EPTEMBER SESSION HELD BY COUNCIL Repairs Are completed At The Septic Tank The regular monthly meeting of the town council was held on Thursday evening with Mayor Crawford presids ing. Lepers -from Sapper Henry Jensen Overseas, and L/Cpi. Jack Sturdy of Val, Cartier were read in which they expressed their appreciation of the pen and pencil set given them. by the town. A test of the water on September 8 by the Department of Health showed it to be grade A. A letter was read from the Minister -of National. Defence thanking the council for their co-operation -during • Army Week. A number of accounts were present- ed and were ordered paid on motion of Courts, Wilkinson and Evans. Reporting for the Street Committee Coun. Lloyd said the overflow at the septic tank had been repaired and that it was considered to be an excellent job. Eight inch casing had been used from the tank to. the river and all the joints had been 'welde.d. He also re- ported that the drain at the B line had been, diverted so that the water was carried away as agreed with the Town- ship of Turnberry. New dirt had not yet been delivered -to cemetery to be used as a top dress- ing Coun. Lloyd said. This was due 'to the sudden illness of Mr. Joe Kerr who had the contract. It was expected that it would be delivered :shortly. It was noted by the property com- mittee that the hose tower had not yet been repaired or the -tar put on the roof. This matter is being taken up with the Stainton Hardware who were to look after same. The clerk said that the Howick Mut- ual Fire Insurance Co. of Wroxeter, had been billed for the attendance of the fire truck and some of the firemen at the fire which destroyed the barn at -"Gordon Wray's farm in Turnberry. On motion of Couns. Wilkinson and YanWyck building permits were granted to David Murray to build, a garage; Edgar Pattison to put a gar- age on his property; David Hutcheson to build a chicken house to replace an ,old building on his property and to George Evans to. build a garage on his 'property on Victoria St. Major VanWyck told of the splen- did training the battery had received at the Thames Valley Camp and re- ported it as most successful. Eadies Church Anniversary, Sept. 27 Eadies Presbyterian Church is hold- ing- anniversary services on. Sunday, September 27, Services will be at 11 :a, m. and 8 p. in, The special speaker for these services will be the Rev. A. H. Wilson of Whitechurch. St. An- -drew's Male Chorus will be present at the evening service rendering special numbers and leading the service of praise. LOCAL BOWLERS TOP. BOWLING TOURNEY 27 Pairs Took Part In Doubles On Monday Evening Wingham , pairs went, to town in a bowling tournament held on the local greens Monday evening. They walk- ed off with the first three prices. There were 27 entries and three ten end games were played. The results were: 1st., Harry Green and Howard Sherbondy, three wins plus 19; 2nd., -Jim Gurney and Wally Miller, three wins plus 18; 3rd„ Jim Murray and Omar Haselgrove, three wins plus 16; 4th., H. Vodden and 5. Cowan, Blyth, three wins plus 4; 5th., Austin Solomon and W. McCoy, Luck- now, two wins plus 16; 6th., 13. Christie and 5. Hotham, Seaforth, two wins plus 14. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. LaRouche of Vancouver, is visiting with her mother, Mrs. H. Fix- ter. Dvr. Ed. Rich of Aldershot, N. S., is spending a furlough at his home here. Sgm. W. R. Harris, R.C.C.S., King- ston, spent the week-end at his home here. A.C,1, Royal McArthur, Toronto, spent the week-end with his wife and family, Mrs. C. Bates of Toronto, is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wiliams. ' Mrs. Martin of Wallaceburg, is vis- iting with her daughter, Mrs. C. B. Armitage. Mrs. Wettlaufer of Tavistock, was a visitor last week with Mr. and Mrs. F. W, French. Mr. and Mrs, Pat Zilliac of Elmira, were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crawford. Mr. Geo. J. Wright is spending a two weeks vacation in Chicago, Det- reds and Dayton, Ohio, Gnr, Carl Bondi of Petawawa, is spending a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Bondi, Mr. and Mrs. George Gardner of Port Colborne, are visiting with their daughter, Mrs. A. W, Irwin, L.A.C. John Pattison of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Edgar Pattison, Mr, and Mrs. G, L. McLerman of Guelph were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs, W, W. Armstrong, L.C. Henry Pattison of Kingston, spent a few days leave with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Pattison. Mr. and Mrs, Graham Penn of Park- hill, were visitors over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bergman. Sgt. Norman Davis of the Medical Corp, Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and rs. Lawrence Taylor, Miss Margaret Connell has returned home from the Niagara District-where she did fartherette duty this summer, Cadet Harvey Beecroft, who is at- tending Officers Training coarse at Brockville, was home for the week- end. Mr. and Mrs. O'Neil of Ottawa, and Mrs.- A, J, Ferguson of Auburn, Were visitors last week with, Mrs. Jas. Nicholson. Miss Alberta MacLean of the Mont- real Victoria Hospital staff, spent a Vacation with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Fred MacLean, Rev, Dr. and Mrs. Tv W. Malettlitt have returned to their home in Brook- le, N. It., having spent the stmtnier with Mrs. Griffin, Patrick street. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY PLANS ACTIVITIES Will Hold Marathon Bridge and Rummage Sale. The Ladies''Auxiliary to the Wing- ham General Hospital held their first meeting after the summer vacation on Monday. The hospital has had a busy season and extra supplies had to be provided by the Auxiliary. The sew- ing committee has been particularly active, making up quantities of sheets, towels,, curtains, infants' clothing, etc., besides doing the necessary mending, Plans were made for the fall and wint- er activities of the auxiliary . The ru- mmage sale will be held in October as usual and the marathon bridge parties will again be carried on. It is hoped that the citizens. of Wingham and vic- inity will not forget the needs of their local hospital. Veterinary Office Changes Location Dr. K. M. MeLennanss Veterinary Office will be moved this week to his residence, Victoria St., West., former- ly the Hayden residence. No change in phone call 196. Tea At Manse Friday The Ladies Aid of St. Andrew's Church will hold a tea at the manse, on Friday of this week from 3 to 6 o'clock. Proceeds will be for soldiers' boxes and ditty bags for sailors. Belgrave School Fair Monday A meeting of the Belgrave school Fair executive, directors and teachers of the area was held in the Foresters' Hall to complete arrangements for the fair, which will be held on Monday, September 21st, Preached At St. Andrew's Rev. J. H. Moore of Shakespeare, preached at St. Andrew's Presbyter- ian church on Sunday. Rev. Kenneth MacLean was at Shakespeare preach- ing anniversary services. At the even- ing service Mr. McCullough sang a Solo. Appointed Brigade Quarter-Master Dr, George Ross had received the appointment of Quarter Master of the 21st Field. Brigade, R, C. A., (Re- serve Force.) He will have the rank of Captain. 'Dr, Ross is a veteran of the Great War, and held a similar rank at that time. • Transferred to Newfoundland Mr. George Dalgleish of Stratford, former Wingham resident, has been transferred to Newfoundland by the Bell Telephone Company. George was on his holidays here -when he received word bf his transfer, Mrs. Dalgleish is remaining in Stratford, Engagement AnnOuncenient The engagement is anouced of Mary Hazel, only daughter of Mrs. William Wilson of Wingham, and the- late Mr, Wilson, to Mr. Everett 1.lre McIllwain, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George McIllwain of Gotletich Township, The marriage will take place quietly the latter part of September, DIED LAMONT-In Weston, on Monday, September 14th',, 1942; Malcolm Lamont, aged 86 years.,A private. Service was held Tnesda y everting at his late residence, Weston, and burial Will take place to-day (Weds ttesday) at 3 P. M. in. Wingham eentetery, POWER RESTRICTIONS ARE ANNOUNCED Ask /Domestic Power 13e Cut 20 Per Cent. Restrictions Become Effective Sunday, September 20th, • Sharp -restrictions on the use of ele- ctricity in southern Ontario and Que- bec were ordered by Munitions Min- ister Howe in a move to conserve power Supplies for war industries. Under an order which becomes ef- fective at sundown, September 20th, advertising signs will be shut off, street lighting curtailed and restric- tions placed on the floodlights of out- dooe ice rinks. In announcing the restrictions Mr. Howe called on domestic consumers to take steps to cut their use of elect- ricity by 20' per cent, The minister's announcement made it plain that curtailment under the or- der and voluntary reduction by house- holders would not be sufficient to meet a shortage of 400,000 horsepower in the two provinces. A saying of some 160,000 horsepow- er will be effected by "cutting off non-essential users, whenever and wherever necessary," the announce- ment said. The compulsory reduction in the use of electricity for advertising and other purposes will save about 140,000 horse- power and an additional saving of 100,000 horsepower is anticipated from the co-operation of domestic consum- ers. In the affected area the power shortage has, become so acute that un- less there is public co-operation to re- duce the consumption, there will not be enough power available for war in- dustries, Mr. Howe said. Expansion of war plants will bring new demands on power plants which are already operating at capacity. .:The order which was issued by Power Controller Symington, affects all Ontario south of a line from Parry Sound to Huntsville to Pem- and all the areas of Quebec roughly south of the 49th parallel and west of a point just west of Riviere du Loup, It includes the Island of Montreal. Electric signs,' interior and exterior oramental lighting and highway light- ing falls under the bah. The amount of light perreissseple. inside and outside theatres and concert hails is definitely specified and restricted to what is considered necessary for public safety. Street lighting, except in areas lit by arc lamps at least 200 feet apart, must be cut by 20 per cent, Former Bluevale Minister To Collingwood On Friday night this week Rev. J. R. Greig of Atwood, will be inducted at Collingwood, Mr. Grieg prior to going to Atwood was minister at Blue- vale and Eadies, Last Week the Perth Presbytery consented to his transfer to the Barrie Presbytery where he will minister at Collingwood Presbyterian church, Goderich Man'To Ottawa Post J. D. Thomas of Goderich, has re- ceived an appointment to the Depart- ment of National Selective Service at Ottawa. Mr, "L'homas for the past six years has been manager for this dis- trict for the Imperial Oil Company, who have granted him leave of ab- sence for the duration of the war. He has been active in the Plowman's As- sociation, various war activities, re,- forestration. He is a veteran of the last war. RED CROSS BLOOD CLINIC IS BEING ARRANGED HERE All Males 18-to 55 Are Eligible Hundreds of Canadians arc donating blood for the wounded through the facilities of the Canadian Red Cross. Up until recently this contribution to the War Effort could only be made at clinics in the larger centres. Now through the medium of the Red Cross Mobile Clinics an opportunity will be given the smaller places to take part it tins important work, Arrangements are now being com- pleted to hold one of these mobile clinics here by the Wingham- Red Cross Societty and all the males front the ages of 18 to 5-5 are eligible to donate blood, it is eXpeeted that the clinic will be held itt about three weeks, and during this time volunteers will be asked to register. Further particulars will be furnished as soon as possible and it is hoped that these will be available by next week. Somewhere in northern Canada, this picture was made showing a por- tion of the highway now being coin- pletedTby pushing through virgin for- ests, This highway, an important part of North America's defence THE SALVATION ARMY HOME FRONT APPEAL Campaign Will Get • Underway On Monday Next The work of the Salvation Army on the Home Front is well known to all and the local district committee are optomistic that the campaign here will exceed its objective. Wingham is be- ing asked for $1200. The canvass here has been organized along the lines that was used for a Salvation Army drive some time ago. Citizens will be canvassed at thir places of business and any who are not contacted in this manner will have some one call at their home.. The objective for Wing- ham District is $2000. The district in- clisdes Ripley, Whitechurch, Wrox- eter, 'Gorrie, Bluevale, Brussels. 20 per ,cent. of the collection is for war purposes. MAILING LIST IS CORRECTED The mailing list has been corrected up to and including Friday, September 11th. Please examine the label on your paper and if there are any errors .please notify this office at once. If your label reads in arrears an early settlement would be greatly apprec- iated. Training For War Work Miss Dorothy Boyle has left for Toronto where she will attend Wes- tern Technical school to receive train- ing for war work, Promoted To Flying Officer Congratulations to R. J. (Dick) Ir- win, son 'of Mr. and Mrs. Pierson Ir- win, who has been promoted from the rank of Pilot Officer to that of Flying Officer. , Dick is at present stationed with the R. C. A P., at Yarmouth, N. S, Resume Red Cross Work The 9th line Turnberry Red Cross group held their first fall work meet- ing in Gilmour's school, S. S, No. 5, on Thursday last. Three quilts were quilted, A short business period was held with Mrs. G, N, Underwood pre- siding and plans were made for the coming season's activities, The next meeting is being held at the school on Thursday next week, To Present Illustrated Lecture Thursday Brigadier H, Habkirk, who claims Wingham as his birthplace sixty-five years ago, will be presenting air Muss trated Lecture, entitled "The Prison- er's Friend," in the Salvation Army Hall, on Thursday, September 1.7th., at 8 p. iii, This service includes att. account of twenty-seven murderers with whom he dealt officially as a Salvation Army Officer, Ne wits Juv- enile Judge in Edmonton and Calgary for six years, This service will give an insight into the Prison work of the Salvation Army, The Brigadier re- tired front Salvation Army active seise Vice on May 20th., this year, complet- ing 44 years of unbroken service, We invite you to come and See the Briga- dier, and -enjoy the service that -he will bring to us. against the Japanese, stretches from Alaska through Canada to the United States, Across it men and materials could be sped to the north. Threat, of a Japanese attack on Siberia makes the swift completion of the highway still more important. LISTOWEL MINISTER TO TAKE CHARGE Rev. W. A. McWilliams of Listowel To Have Charge At Gorrie and Molesworth At a meeting of Maitland Presby- tery of the Presbyterian Church in Canada held in South Kinloss last week arrangements were completed for the Rev. W. A. McWilliarn of Listow- el to be placed in charge of Moles: worth and Gorrie. The service plac- ing him in charge were held in Moles- worth Presbyterian church on Tues- day night. Plans were also made at the Presby- tery meeting to -hold a special cam- paign in ground work of the church during this fall. Attending Albert College William Beecroft, son of Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Beecroft, left on Tuesday, for Belleville to enrol at Albert Col- lege. , Injured In . Motorcycle Accident Sgt. George Fitzpatrick, son of Mrs. M, Fitzpatrick of town, is in the Mili- tary -hospital at Petawawa suffering from injuries received when he was thrown off his motorcycle while on manoeuvres. George has a bone in his Wrist broken and the side of his face badly bruised and cut, Joining The Navy Ray St, Marie, son of Mr. and Mrs. James St. Marie, East Wawanosh, has enlisted with the Canadian Navy, (R. C, N. V. R.) and will report to London, on October 1st. Ray is well known here having attended Wingham. High school and since graduation has been a member of the Dominion Bank Staff here. _ M P. To Address Institute The regular meeting of the Wom- en's Institute will be held in the coun- cil chambers Town Hall, at 3 o'clock on Friday, September 25th, The guest speaker will be Mr. L E, Cardiff of Brussels, Member for Huron North, A full attendance is requested as the Christmas boxes for soldiers will come up for discussion, The hostesses will be Mrs. G, Gannett, Mrs. M Bell, Mrs. C. Allin, Mrs. M. Foxton and Mrs. Wm, Williamson, Wroxeter Man Suffers Fractured Hip Mr, Cliff White had the misfortune recently while holidaying at Wasaga Beach of fracturing- his hip, -Cliff some weeks ago had a fall at the home of Mrs. J. J, Allan breaking a bone in his foot, having only partially recover- ed and still using crutches for walk- ing, he fell and the more serious frac- ture resulted, He is resting comfort- ably iii Listowel Memorial Hospital, Cliff's many friends wish him a speedy and complete recovery. Mr. W,T. MacLean suffered a pains ful accident on Saturday. While lie was loading a pig in the trailer at his I farm he fell breaking some small bones and dislocating his ankle. He was taken by' Dr, Scherk to Wingham Hospital for X-ray, and the ankle was placed in a cast and he was able to re- friends will wish him a speedy recov- ery, INSTALL OFFICERS AT LIONS CLUB: Labor Day Frolic Netted 060 The first meeting of the Winghans Lions 'Club for the 194243 season was held at the Royal T, on Friday even- ing, with a good attendance, Guests were Lions Labelle, Cummingham and. Howe, Palmerston, •Cpl, John n lirendt, R. A, F., Port Albert, Lions Lavelle and Hall of Arthur, Lion Roy Grant and D. D. Governor Bill Cooper of Mt. Forest. President Hal MacLean gave a re- view of the year's accomplishments by the Club and outlined the assistance - given to the Red Cross, the Blind and Crippled Children, The installation of the new officers was then carried out. Lion Stan, Hall took over the Presi- dent's gavel svith the 1st, Vice-Pres„ Lion Harley Crawhird, 2nd, Vice, Pres. Lion Wilf, French and 3rd, Vice- Pres., Lion Bill Hamilton taking over their duties. Lions Jack Hanna and. Jack McKibbon were one-year Direc- tors and Lions Frank Madill and Drs Bill Connell -as two-year directors, Lion Tamer George E. Northwood. and ' Tailtwister Gordon Buchanan were duly installed and also Lion Wik- bur Tiffin as Secretary and Jsion Emery Stuckey as Treasurer. Pres. Stan Hall addressed the Club briefly and promised to do his best to• boost the Club during his term of office, and hoped fox the usual fine co-... operation of the Lions. The following Lions were called forward, Hal Mac- Lean, Harley Crawford, Will Gal- braith, Ronald Rae, Howard Sherbon- dy and Wilbur Tiffin. Lion Gordon - Buchanan presented each with a gold Lions' emblem in recognition of their 100% attendance at luncheons during - . the past year. They were compli- mented on their good record and all • promised to do even better for the coming year. Lion Hal MacLean presented an ac- count of the recent International Con- vention at Toroto. Treasurer Emery Stuckey presented a report on the re- cent Frolic and at present the net S proceeds stood at $860. He explained that this might be subject to some slight revision. Lions Fred Spry and Will Galbraith introduced a motion ex- pressing the appreciation of the Lions to their many friends outside the Club who had helped so well at the Frolic and assisted in making it such a fine success. This motion was carried un- animously. Lion Dr, Connell reported a com- munication through the Red Cross with regard to establishing a blood clinic here. This would require either 65 or 130 male donors between the ages of 18 and 55 years, The Club was unanimous in supporting this. The meeting closed with the Lions roar. Preached At Auburn l " Rev. John Lucas, pastor of Wing- ham Baptist church, preached anni- versary services at Auburn Baptist church on Sunday. St. Pauls Anniversary, Sunday Next n The annual -cornmeration of the Fes- tival of the Harvest will be held at St. Peels church, Sunday, Sept. 20th, The services of the clay will be conduc- ted by the rector, beginning with a. celebration of the Holy Communion at 8.30 a. m. The special preacher at no'clock will be Rev. W. R. 12, Arm- itage, M. A., D. D., Principal of Wy- cliffe College, Toronto. In the even- ing at 7.30 o'clock, the preacher will be Rev, E. M, 'Caldwell, rector of St.. Stephen's church, Gorrie, ANNUAL DECORATION SERVICE WAS HELD Orange Lodge Held Memorial Service At The Cemetery On Sunday afternoon Wingham Loyal Orange Lodge held its annual Memorial Decoration Service at Wing- ham cemetery. The special speaker for the occas- ion was the Rev. 5, H. Moore of Shakespeare who gave a very interest- ing and stirring address. Prayers were offered by the Rev. E. O. Gal , lagher, Master of the Lodge and Rev. Arthur Sinclair of Blyth. The scrip- ture reading was taken by Mr. Jos, Scott and the names of the departed brethren were read by Dr. R, -C. Red- mond. In memory of the departed broth. ten and Loyal True tines the L. O. mound was decorated a beautiful boquet being placed on each corner of it, BLOOD DONOR CLINIC WILL BE HELD HERE Hundreds of Canadians are donat- ing blood for the wounded through the facilities of the - Canadian Red Cross. Wingham and district will also have 'this opportunity as a Mobile 1131oOd Donor Clinic will be held here in the near future, Above is a young i man leaving his name at one of the Red Cross Clinics,