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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-01-21, Page 1SubseriPtiOna $2.00 Per Year HURON COUNTY FARM MECHANICS COURSE Arranged And Supported By The Ontario Dept. Of Agriculture, Cinton; The Huron Federation Of Agriculture, The Agriculture Committee Of The County Council Two-day Farm. Mechanics Courses will be held as listed below. • You, as a farmer, are expected to produce to the maximum this coining year. It is next to impossible to obtain new farm machinery. Let us help you by attending one of these courses. Purpose: 1. To point out repair jobs which are most often encountered on the more important farm machines. 2. To suggest to the farmer some Practical .methods of having repairing done. 3. To encourage farmers to check over their machines for needed repairs and to order these immediately, 4. To point out simple but most im- portant adjustments necessary for the most efficient and economical oper- attion of various farm machines. Competent instructors have been trained for these courses. Come pre- pared to ask questions. Bring your problems with you. To make the best use of ,the time available it is suggest- ed that you bring your lunch. Lucknow—(joint with Bruce Coun- ty), Jan 26, Tuesday; Jan. 27, Wednes- day; Town Hall, Lucknow. Wingham — Jan 28, Thursday; Jan. 29, Friday; Armouries, Wingham. Gorrie—Feb. 2, Tuesday; Feb. 3, Wed- nesday; Township Hall, Gorrie. Brussels—Feb. 4, Thursday; Feb. 5, Friday; G. Emmerson Nurse (Garage) Brussels. Seaforth—Feb, 16, Tuesday; Feb. 17, Wednesday; Town Hall, Seaforth. Anburn—Feb, 18, Thursday; Feb. 19, Friday; County Work Shop, Auburn, Varna—Feb. 23, Tuesday; Feb 24, Wednesday; Township Hall, Varna, Exeter—Feb. 25, Thursday; P'eb. 26, Friday; Town Hall, Exeter. PROGRAM First Day: 10 A.M. to 12 noon—Binder Repair and adjustments; Mower Repair and adjustinents. 1 P.M. to 4:36 P.M. — Tractor Maintenance. (Illustrated with Pictures); Combine Repair and ad- justment; Agricultural War Program for 1943. Second Day: 10 A.M. to 12 noon — Rope Work (Practical work). 1 P.M. to 4;30 P.M. -'-Labour Saving Methods and Mach- ines; Plow remit and adjustments; Co-operative and custom Use of machinery, Every farmer is cordially invited to attend the course nearest to his farm. Retnetnber—Food is an important weapon of war. Joins Commerce Staff Miss Prances Powell has accepted a position on the staff of the local btanch of the Canadian Batik of Com- melte, She commenced her duties on Monday. With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and VVroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY -.4t 1943 Copies Five Cents WOMEN TAKE OVER IN PICTOU SHIPYARD ST. PAUL'S CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING. Church. Had A Most Sn.ccessfol year (CV HORTICLUTURAL SOC. ANNUAL MEETING Plans Made For More Work At Horticultural Park 298.93 Expenditure Civic Improvement 38,70 E,xpermses delegates, Conven 10.00 Cost seeds, plants etc 106.14 Affiliation fees 2.33 Salaries 25.00 Supplies & Printing 3.20 Postage, etc. 2,05 $ 187,42 Balance on hand 111.51 $ 298.93 Mr. Galbraith reported that work had been carried on at the park ac- cording to plan. One dozen climbing roses and one dozen lilac shrubs had been planted and an area of ground levelled and planted in grass seed. Mrs. G. Ross, delegate to the con- vention, gave an interesting account. It was stressed at the convention, she said, that all societies should follow the lead of those in Brtain and carry on as before till the boys come home. She urged all members of the society to give bouquets to soldiers' wives and mothers during the summer. , It was agreed to send $10. to the 'Seeds for Britain" Fund. In planning work for 1943, it was decided to carry on the improvements at the park according to plan and trees and shrubs to the value of $75. will be purchased and. planted. A bird-house contest was arranged for the boys of the public school. 1st prize $5.00; second prize $3.00 and five $1.00 prizes to be awaraed by judges chosen by the society, the bird- houses to be made in the manual training classes at school. A contest for the girls will be offered at a later date.. It is hoped to interest the chil- dren in garden by this scheme. The, society hopes to have the Dis- trict Annual Meeting held in Wing- ham the latter part of June Am, ex- cellent speakers will be present and coloured movies shown which should be of great interest to all flower lovers, The following officers were elected for 1943: Hon. Pres.—Mrs, H. Angus, Sr. Pres,—E. M. Snell: 1st Vice-Pres.—Mrs. G. Ross. 2nd Vice-Pres.—AV. S. Hall. Sec'y,—Mrs, E. Nash. Treas,—Wm. A. Galbraith. Directors (3 years)—Mrs. Kew, W. 5, Hall, Mrs. Wm. Connell, Mrs. W. W. Armstrong, G. E. Northwood, Directors (2 year)—Mrs. T. Fells, Mrs. E. Snell, Mrs. H. Buchanan, Dr. Redmond, Mrs. John Pollock. Auditors—Clare Adams, Howard Sherbondy, Park Committee—E. M. Snell, W. A. Galbraith, W. S. Hall, Premium Committce—Mrs. G. Ross, Mrs. H. Angus, Mrs. B. Snell, Delegates to Convention—Mrs. G. Ross, Mrs. W. W. Armstrong, ROSS HOWSON WON ROCHE SCHOLARSHIP Congratulations are in. order for Dr. V. Ross Howson, son of Mr, Frank R. Howson of town, who graduated as a Medical doctor at Western Univer- sity, London, Ross' was not only succesSful in his examination but dis- tinguished 'himself by winning the W. J. Roche Scholarship, The graduation exercises took place at the University on Friday afteenoon and the following were among those in atteridance: Me. Prank R. How- son; Lt,-Col. Geo. W. and Mts, How- son; Mrs. D. 0.11Vieltintton, St, Paul, Min.; Mrs, Geo, Colvin, Toronto; Sgt. 'red awl Mrs. Howson; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lloyd; Miss Carellite :wood: Dr. W. M, Connell, ST. ANDREW'S W.M.S. HAD GOOD MEETING Life Membership Was Presented To Mrs, Donald Rae The January meeting of the Wo- men's Missionary Society of St. And- rew's Presbyterian Church, was held at the home of the Misses 'Graham, john St., on Wednesday afternoon. The president, Mrs. Donald Rae, was in the chair. After the invocation of- fered by Mrs. Rae and a hymn, the Scripture Lesson Psalm 121-122 was read by Mrs. P. D. King. The Glad Tidings Prayer was read by Mrs. N. L. Fry. Papers were taken by Mrs. W. Hammond and Mrs, H. McGee. The former from the Devotional book— "The 'Face of Christ" and the latter from the Study Book "The Healing of the Nations", written by Henry Van- Dusen on his impressions of Chris- tianity around the world. The dedi- catory prayer was offered by Mrs. John Raby. A pleasant feature of the meeting was the presentation of a' Life Mem- bership Certificate to Mrs. Donald Rae, who has been the faithful ,presi- dent of the society for four years. The presentation was made by Mrs. W. J. Henderson. The singing of a hymn and prayer by Mrs. J. Currie brought the meet- ing to a close. H. C. MacLEAN BUYS ANOTHER BUSINESS Has Purchased The Cosens & Booth Insurance Business • Mr. H. C. MacLean has purchased the Cosens and Booth Insurance bus- iness and will take possession of the business on February 1st. The late Mr. Abner Cosens, who conducted this business for many years, passed on in December. A few years ago he took as a partner Flt.-Lt. W. T. Booth who is now with the Royal Canadian Air Force, Mr. MacLean is no stranger to the people of this district. He was born here and has lived here all his life except for the time he spent in the army during the war of 1914-18. Fel- many years he was connected with the Western Foundry as man- ager but for the past few years- has conducted an insurance business with an office in the Hydro Block. LEGION OFFICERS WERE INSTALLED At the regular monthly meeting of the Wingham Branch of the Canadian Legion held last week, the officers for 1943 were installed by, Past President, Duncan' Kennedy. The officers are: President—W. G. Hamilton. I. Past Pres.—C. R. Coultes. 1st Vie-Pres.—E. S. Lewis, 2nd Vice-Pres.—E, P. Lobsinger. 3rd Vice-Pres.—E. R. Thompson. Sec'y.—Lloyd Hingston. Treas.—Bert Isard. Sgt, At Arms—R. H. Burbridge. Chaplain—Rev. W, A. Beecroft. Adjustmnt Officer — Duncan Ken- nedy. The proceeds from a bingo held in December, $12.00, was voted to the Canadian Aid to Russia Fund, A social time was speut at the Close of the meeting, NOTICE The dental office of Dr. George Ross will be closed all day Monday and Tuesday next, January 25th and 26th, District Airmen Graduate , Among those who graduated and 'received, their wings on Friday at No: 9 Service Flying Training School, Exeter, were W. J. L. Ashton of Gorrie and F', T. Cooper of Goderich. Held Lucky Ticket Mrs, Jack Walker is richer by 500 day-old chicks as she held the lucky ticket on a draw held by Marshall's Five Star Hitchery, Mrs, Walker has 100 chicks on ordet and now she is wondering how to house the extra 500 that she won. Prisoner Of War In Germany ' Mr. Edmond AAA; teller on the local staff of the Dominion Bank, has received word that hi S brother; Fit. Sgt, Harry C. Arbic, R.C.A.V., attach- ed to the rt.A.r., is a prisoner of War In Germany. Ort .Deceniber 7tit last Ed. received word that his brother was missing after air operations on December tltit AID TO RUSSIANS SOON ON THE WAY . . . . Donations For The Canadian Aid To Russia Fund Received At The Advance-Times Office The Canadian Aid to Russia Fund campaign is far from over, but al- ready arrangements are underway to ship a full ocean boatload of needed supplies to Russia within the next fortnight. Censorship restrictions are strict, 'but this much can be said, that within the next two weeks the boat will leave a Pacific port packed to the gunwhales with clothing and other things includ- ing medicines bound for a Soviet port. Feodor •Gousev, U.S.S.R. minister to Canada, is authority for the statement that within 20 days of the boat's leav- ing Canada the supplies sent Russia by the Canadian people who have giv- en to the fund will be unloaded at the Russian port and will be under distribution to the Russian evacuees and sufferers. • So the good being clone by the thousands of Canadian givers to Rus- sia is ,already starting to bear fruit in a large way. But that's not the end of it. Boat after boat will carry more and more warm clothing, food, medicines to Russia: The ships are available, for they are Russian 'ships, returning home with military and other goods. Russia's 'Government is bearing the cost of transporation, grateful in a great big way for the generosity of Canadians to their Rus- sian people in this time of great stress. If you have not already made a contribution do sb without delay. Sub- scriptions may be left at the Advance- Times Office. Donations to the fund may be deducted from income for taxation purposes. Contributions Previously' acknowledged ......$ 168.00 Robin Campbell 5.00 Mrs. S. N. Hare 1.00 Mrs. John Raby 2.00 Capt. W. J. Adams 5.00 Mrs. J. Wilson 1.00 Mr. and Mrs. Art Wilson 5.00 Miss Flora McCallum ........ 1.00 Mrs. James Nicholson 2.00 Miss Margaret Henning 1.00 Prof. A. W. Anderton 5.00 George Carr 2.00 J. A. McKague 2.00 Mrs. T. C. King 100.00 Russel Walker 5.00 1.00 5.00 10,00 1,00 1.00 1.00 2.00 5.00 2,00 10,00 50.00 5.00 .5.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 12,00 ---- $ 420,00 Passed Registered Nurse Examinations On behalf of the people of this community we extend congratulations to Miss Jean Cruikshank, of the Wing- ham Hospital Staff, who has success- fully passed the examinations for Nurse Registration. Enlisted In R. C. A. F. Wallace E. Hutton who has been working as civilian mchanic at No. 20 Elementary Training Flying School, Oshawa the past .seven. months, has enlisted in the R. C. A, F. and re- ported January 11th at Manning Pool Depot, Toronto. Overseas Arrivals The list of those ,who have arrived overseas from this community keeps growing. Three more ladS who arrived recently overseas are, Harry Brown, former teacher at Wingham Public School; Ralph. N. Saint and Hector Pu rdon, Creamery Churn Fell Through Floor On Wednesday afternoon last week the large churn at the Holmdale creamery broke through the ceinent floor and fell into the cellar, It weighs about 4500 pounds and it con- tained about 600 lbs. of butter when plunged into the ,basement. The churn was 'raised on Friday by block and tackle and the only damage was a bent bar which does not effect its operation. In Pictou, N.S., is a new shipyard, first on this continent to employ wo- men in actual ship construction - work. This photo shows one of the women in action, The busy shipyard, em- ploying 300 wom'en and 1,000 men, TRAFFIC STOPPED BY OLD TIME 'STORM --- Highways and Byways Plugged, Train Schedule Disrupted Just after midnight on Monday, a gentle snow started falling but this lamb-like action of nature was just the prelude to one of the worst storms that this district has experienced in some years. During the early hours of Tuesday morning about a foot of snow fell and the wind started to increase and by the time people started to move about a real old-fashioned storm was in progress. The wind increased in velocity until it reached gale propor- tions and it continued to' snow until about 10.30 Monday evening. The wind kept up and as we go to press this morning (Wednesday) it is close to zero and the wind is still strong. This old-fashioned storm has the highways and sideroads blocked and the trains are having a tough time also. The mail truck, from Clinton did, not get through Tuesday and the train from Kincardine which should arrive here about noon Tuesday did not get in until 4 p.m. The night train did not arrive at all and the,‘C.P.R. due about three arrived about 5 p.m. The snow plow on the C.N.R. is stuck near Kincardine and it is doubtful if there will be any rail traffic to-day (Wed- nesday). The storm cost one life in this dis- trict. A worker on a snow plow near Hensall was killed when the plow backed up knocking hint down and crushing him, Oddfellow's Euchre Thurs., Jan. 21 In aid of Russian Relief the Odd- fellows will hold a euchre in their rooms at 8 p.m. sharp, on Thursday, January 21st. Admission 25, cents. CONGREGATION HELD SUPPER MEETING Members of St. Paul's Church Held Social Gathering Under the Auspices of the Ladies' Guild, St. Paul's Church held a con- gregational supper in the Parish Hall, on Friday evening, which was most suecessful, Following the very ap- petizing meal, community singing was the order. With Mr. C. A. Roberts as chairman, the program continued, the music provided by Messrs j. Templeman, A. Miller and G. Hilbert. The chairman appealed for a larger attendance at the coining Vestry meet- ing, pointing out its importance in the life of the parish. • The rector spoke with reference to the Church's relation to its men in the Armed Forces, telling what had been done also of the Church's relation to the Diocese and the Church hi Can- ada, stressing the fad the parish and the Diocese had met all the calls of the Canadian Church for 1942 and Our work was Marching on, The meeting closed with two num- bers of the Men's Choir followed by the National Anthem. PRESENTATIONS TO MRS, E. .SHERA Pupils Honored -Their Teacher And Teachers Their Colleague At dismissal time on Monday, the children of Grade III Wingham Pub- lic School assembled in one of the other class rooms to honour their teacher, Mrs. Emerson Shera, (form- erly Miss Velma Lennox). The class had chosen as their gift a beautiful silver cake plate of Sheffield repro- duction, which was presented by two of the children, In the centre of a circle of happy, excited children, stood a table lighted by tall tapers and prettily decorated in a bridal scheme of pink and white. Refreshments were served by the children. Following the children's presenta- tion, the members of the staff, and Mrs. A. Lockridge, Mrs. W. Van- Wyck, and Mr. A. W, Anderton, sur- prised Mrs. Shera with the gift of a walnut table in Duncan Phyfe style, Mr. Beattie in conveying the good -wishes of the staff expressed their pleasure in the fact that she will re- main a teacher in Wingham Public School. U. C. CHOIR HELD ANNUAL MEETING Officers Elected. Presentation to Mrs. E. Shera The Annukl Meeting of the choir of the United Church was held Thurs- day evening in the Sunday School trroeoe.ms amongst a setting of evergreen Time officers elected for the year are Past Pres.—E, Wilkinson. President—T. H, Gibson. Secretary—Miss C. Wellwood. Press Sec'y.—Mrs. E. Shera. Treasurer—Mrs. G. Howson. Attendance Sec'y,—Miss M. Simp- son, Miss M. Herd, Mr. B. Isard. Gown Convenor—Miss J. Murray. Social Convenor—Mrs, W. G. Ham- ilton. Plans were laid for the coming sea- son including a Special Easter pro- gram on Good Friday evening, when better known numbers from oratorios will be presented. A highlight of the evening' was a presentation of a bed- room chair to Mrs. E. Shera. Mr. Beecroft made the introduction and Mr. E. Wilkiiison 'made the presenta- tion, HOSPITAL ANNUAL FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 The annual meeting of the Wing- ham General Hospital will be held in the Council Chambers, Wingham, at S pm. on Friday, January 22nd, 1943. All members are urged to be present as the directors for the year will be elected and reports for the year re- ceived. Joins R. C. A. F. Del. Ewing will report for duty in the R. C. A, F. on April 21st. Del, was in London last week and signed up. Accepted As A Wren \Miss Doris Fells has been accepted as a "Wren" in the Volunteer Naval Reserve and will when notified report to Galt for training. Arrived Safely Overseas Mr. W. j. Henderson, Wingham Junction, received a cable on Satur- day front his son, Pilot Officer Lloyd Henderson, stating that be had arrived safely overseas. New Dominion Store Manager Mr, Xen Pennington, who has been manager of the Dominion Stores here for sometime, has left to join the army. Mr, George Hotchkiss of Ayl- mer is the new manager. Mr. Hotch- kiss is a married man with three chil- dren and he will be moving his fam- ily here shortly. Huron County Junior Association Holds Party Abottt 75 former Huronites and their friends were received at Had- don Hall, Moor St., Toronto, last week by President and Mrs. Gerald Stewart. After a pleasant evening of Bridge and Euchre, lunch was served and the prize winners declared. The committee members in charge of at- rangements were: Miss Grace Steri- Goderich; Mrs. Vera Elliott, Clin- ton; Bill Patrick, Seaforth; and Gord- on Fowler, Exeter, • Celebrate 55th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simmons, concession A, Howick, on Monday celebrated the 55th anniversary of . their wedding. •We extend congra.u- lations on behalf of the citizens of this district. RED SHIELD AUX, ANNUAL MEETING At the Annual Meeting of the Red Shield Auxiliary reports were given by the various members who held of- fice for the year 1942. The Secretary-Treasurer announced that donations for the year, in cash, totalled $170.09. This was exclusive of the amount raised locally, which was another $31.28. Members' sub- scriptions totalled $21.85. In the Bale Convenor's Report it was stated that there were 5,645 art- icles packed and shipped front this branch of the Salvation Army's H. S. W, A. The following officers were elected for the year 1943: President, Mrs. W. Kennedy (returned); Vice-Presi- dent, Mts, M. Gardiner; Secretary, Mrs, C. Everick; Treasurer, Mrs. G. Scott; Bale Convenor, Mrs, Farness; Assistant Bale Convenor,. Mrs, Sand ersott; Sewing Convenor, Mrs. INt. Baker; Outside Secretary, Mrs, Bow- man; Yarn Convenor, Mrs. Ken, Ski- namorm; Flower and Fruit Fund, Mrs. A. Finley. It is the desire -of the R. S. W. A. to express their appreciation to the various outside groups and individuals for their help and 'eo-oporttion during the year, and up till the present time and it is their hope that this import. ant patriotic duty will continual The Annual Meeting of the Wing- ham Horticultural Society was held on Thursday evening, January 14, 1943; et the home of the president, Mr. E. Snell. In the presidents opening remarks, , be urged the importance of interesting the school children and also former members of the defunct Turnberry Agricultural Society in the Horticul- tural Society. After the minutes of the last meet- were read the treasurer presented the following statement for 1942: Receipts Bal. from 1941 $ 93,82 Legislative grant 41.28 Municipal grant (town) 50.00 Members subscriptions 90.00 Sale of seeds, plants etc, 23.23 Bank interest .60 Miss Patricia Parker S. S. No. 13, E. Wawanosh Mr, and Mrs. Herb. Campbell Mrs. M. H. Elliott Miss Margaret Nelson 'George Kerr Miss Cora Gannett T. A. Currie Miss Myrtle Fothergill Mrs. C. A. Fothergill C. Lloyd & Son Percy Stainto.n Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Ross, Whitechurch Mrs. John Porter Mrs. Bertha Lott Mrs. Hugh Tucker Wingham Legion St. Paul's Annual Vestry meeting was held Monday night with the rector presiding. The meeting was opened with a hymn, the National Anthem' and Devotions, and the appointment of Mr. Herb. Fuller as Vestry Clerk, The Financial Statement was present- ed by Mr, 3 .A. Wilson. For the first time in many years the Parish con- cluded the year with a balanced bud- get, with, all liabilities liquidated and no accounts due. During. 1942 the parish raised by subscription $800.00 more than the previous„year. Also the apportionment for the synod require- ments were met in full, A letter wa.4 read from the Bishop expressing the appreciation of the Synod on the pay- ment of all obligations one hundred per cent. The W. A. Report was read by Mrs, E. J. Nash; the Ladies' Guild, by Mrs. J. Dodd, the Evening Guild, by Miss E. Mitchell, the Altar Guild, by Mrs. E, 0, Gallagher, and the S. S. by Miss Fells, the Radio Service report by thefl Rector. The Rector in his report referred to the successful 75th Anniversary of 1942, amid pointed out that if the Church was to go on and develop, it was necessary for Christian bodies to present a more united front to express Christianity in, all spheres of life and to bear witness to the presence of Christ. He presented the parish sta- tistics and gave a complete report of. his own work, expres,9ing his aPprec- iation to all officials, workers, and organizations for their splendid work. He also set forth several matters per- taining to the parish policy for 1943, Mr. C. A. Roberts read a letter troin the Diocesan President of the Lay- men's Association describing a special mission during Lent, Another letter from the Private appealed to parishes to present to their people the need of offering their services as teachers and nurses in our Indian and Eskimo Residential Schools. The Ladies Guild, following the meeting, served lunch. The following officers were elected; Vestry Clerk.—Herb. Fuller. Wardens—Mr. Ellwood Armitage, Mr. C. A. Roberts. Treas.—Miss Edna Mitchell, Auditors—Mrs. E. A. VanStone, Miss N. Dinsley. Lay Representatives to Synod — Herb. Fuller and Roy Manuel, Substitutes—E. 5. Nash and Joshua Scott, Sidesmen—W ,Pliair; G. McKay; E. Barnes; R. Hamilton; j. Crandell; 0. Grain; E. Johnston; H. Manuel; C. Armitage; F. Fuller; J. Scott. Board' of ,Management—J. A. Wil- son; R. Manuel; G. McKay; Misses J. Weir; N. Dinsley; M. Johnston; Mes- dames j. R. Spittal; R. E. Armitage; F, Fuller; L. Gallagher; H. Mitchell; E. A. VanStone. was built on a deserted marsh. With- in eight months the yard was com- pleted and had launched two ships, nearly finished a third. The women shipbuilders in Pictou range from grandmothers to youngsters in their teens. well the4tussian Relief Fund Leave Your Donations at The Advance-Times Office