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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-02-25, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents :5".7,1314.1.• RED CROSS DRIVE STARTS MONDAY Wingham District Objective $6000.00 Over Six Hundred Dollars More Required To Reach This Total Than Was Subscribed Last Campaign Human Suffering Is Greater Than Ever Now—Give Fully All across Canada on Monday the volunteer collectors for the Red Cfoss Drive will go fortbto collect a grand total of $10,000,000. Never was the need for this money greater. Ontario has been given the task of raising $5,000,000 and Wingham district has been set a quota of $6,000 which is a much greater amount than has beau raised in this district in previous campaigns. To reach this objective the committee has requested that we inform the people of this district that we must raise at least $600 more than was subscribed in the last Red Cross Campaign. We have only to stop and think for a minute . . . of what this war would be like without the unselfish service of the Red Cross, to realize that this great work must be doubled, and re- doubled for the sake of all war-torn sufferers, soldiers and civilians alike! What of the bombed and homeless of Britain who must have clothing and food, blood serum and medical stores? What of the starving in Greece and China . . , our heroic Russian Allies? What of our boys in the prison camps who wait for food parcels as they wait for deliverance . desperately, The battlefront is lengthening, The Red Crossmust step tip its services in all departments to meet every appeal! Do not hold back! Give what you intend- ed to give • and then some! This district will be fully organiz- ed to carry on this campaign. Blue- vale unit' is holding its organization meeting Thursday night and . the Whitechurch Unit will carry out their canvass as .befdre. The area in Turn- berry not covered by these' two units will be 'organized by the Turnberry Council which meets Monday next. Wingliam has again been organized by wards the chairmen of whic'h were announced last week, Addressed Listowel Club Rev. W. A. Beecroft was the speak- er at the monthly meeting of the Listowel Community Club on Friday night. He spoke on some apparent systems of deterioration and decay. BRIDGE CLUB Six and a half tables took part in the weekly game at the Wingham Bridge Club on Thursday evening. The results were: North and South-- 1st„ Duncan Kennedy and Harley Crawford; 2nd,, Mrs. R. S. Redwing- ton and Mrs. J. a .Crawford; 3rd., Miss C. Isbister and Wally Arm- strong; 4th,, Miss M. MeCallunt and Mrs. A, E. VanStone. East and Vest —1st,, Art Wilson and David Robb; 2nd., Mrs, DuVal and Bert Porter; 3rd., Harry Green and Gordon Mac- Kay; 4th„ Mrs, Elmer Bell and Mrs. F, A, Parker. Last week Alex Crawford of town land Arthur Howard of Grimsby, won. the United States National Open Lawn Bowling Doubles at St, Petersburg, Florida. This win is just one of the many that Alex has tucked away this year, Ile has made bowling history in St, Petersburg this year. He not only skipped the doubles, mentioned above but he skipped the rink that won the lieintzman Tourney, National Rinks, -his second win in this event, and he is the only skip to have clone this. He first won it in 1934. He also skipped the trebles rink that won the Chamber ,of Commerce tournament and to top all that off he won the Mercer Singles for the sixth time. He is this week playing•in the Nat- ional Open Singles and if he conies 'through will have captured every, lead- ing event played-at St, Petersburg this winter. GOFORTH AUXILIARY The February meeting cif the Go- forth Auxiliary of St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church was held at the home of Mrs. W. W. Gurney. The presi- dent, Mrs, John McKibbon, was in the chair. The meeting opened wthi ..a hymn after which Miss C. Isbister gave the scripture reading an,d Bible Study from the "Greek Commission" ADf the latter ohapters of Matthew. Mrs. Torn Currie then led in prayer. Miss Elizabeth Hare favoured the gathering with a solo which was en- joyed by •all present, A chapter from -the "Goforths of China" was read by Mrs. George .R. Scott, and Miss Mary King gave a paper based on the :study book, "The Healing of. the Nations", written by Henry Van Du- son. The dedicatory prayer was of- fered by Mrs. W. A. McKibbon. The singing of a hymn, and a prayer by the presdient, brought the meeting to a close after which a social half -hour-was spent.: 'Taken To London Hospital Mrs. Fred Elliott, who has been ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Cowan for four weeks, was taken to Victoria Hospital, London, on Tues- -day., She was accompanied by her mother-in-law, Mrs. Charles Elliott. Friends wish for her a speedy re- covery. • In addition to the plXces in this community already, announced the new ration , book may be obtained at Bel, grave Red Cross rooms, Love's Store at Bluevale and at McLean's Store at Whit echu r ch. Belgrave distribution dates are Wed- nesday, 'Thursday, Friday, Saturday, February 24, 25, 26, 27 and the hours 10 a.m, to 12 noon and 2 to § p.m, each day. Bluevale distribution dates are Feb- ruary 24, 25, 26, 27. ),Vhitechttroh dates are February 24, and 25 and the hours 1.30 to 5 p.m. both days. Here the books will be issued at the town hall on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. The Lours are the same for each day 9,30 to 12 noon •and 1,30 to 5 p.m, On Saturday the books will also be issued in the evening from 8 to 10 p.m. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the place of issue will be the Library 0,1,0 on Saturday, in the Council Chambers. Gorrie will issue books at the Town- ship Clerk's Office Thursday, Friday and Saturday. from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. l3russels has a day yet in which they will issue books, Saturday at the Lib- rary froth 1.30 to 5 p,m. Blyth has two days left for this work, Saturday this week and Wed- nesday next week. The hours are 2 p.m. to 6 P.m. at the Memorial Hall. The serial number, including the letters, must be clearly written on the application card in the back of your present book. This card should be left in Ration Book No, 1 for the dis- tribution officer to tear , out. Your present ration book will be returned to you, as well as the new ration book. New Books Have 15 Pages Ration book No. Two contains 15 pages between covers. The present book boasts eight. Tea, coffee and sugar coupons 'have due dates printed (Continued on page five) SCOTT REID NOW A PILOT OFFICER On • behalf of the people of this community we extend congratulations to Scott Reid, son of Mr, and Mrs. W. M. Reid, on his promotion to the milk of a Pilot Officer. Scott, prior to his enlistment on April 20th, last year, was on the staff of CKNX. He took his &sic training at Lachine, Que., then attended a radio course .at McGill University, As an L.A.C. he attended Clinton Radio School graduating early this month. For his outstanding work during this course he was promoted to be a Pilot Officer, He is spending a couple of weeks leave at his home here at present. Attending Conference Mr. W. G. Hamilton, Manager of the Bell Telephone Office, is in Lon- don for a few days attending a con- ference. Auxiliary Meets Monday The regular meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hos- pital will be held in the Council Chambers on Monday afternoon, March 1, at 3.45. To Hold Euchre February 26 Under the auspices of the Eastern Star a euchre will be held in the Odd- fellows rooms at 8,15 o'clock, on Fri- day evening, February 26th, Lunch, Proceeds for Patriotic Purposes, Ad- missioh 25 cents, Red Cross Recommends Show The picture that is 'being showing at the lyceum Theatre Monday, Tues- day and Wednesday next week, "Journey for Margaret" has received the high praise of the Canadian Red Cross Society and they recommend that all should see it. The showing, on Tuesday next week, March 2nd, has been donated to the Wingham Red Cross Society by the management. Former Resident Visited Here Thirty-eight years ago Mr, Norman Park left Wingham and he has not been back since until he spent a few days here on the week-end. He had a great time looking up old friends as he spent school days here, He did note howeVer that there are many changes and that he knew coinpar- ativety few now. His father was Mr. Halsey Park and he conducted a jewel- lery store in what was up to recently. Willis Shoe Store, Mr, Park now lives at Yorktown, Saskatchewan. 71. 40.......441041110040,414"..0 With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, 1943 Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year BRITISH START BURMA OFFENSIVE ,ALEX CRAWFORD IS TOPS IN FLORIDA BOWLING CIRCLES Has, Been Winner Of The Rinks, Trebles And Doubles Open Also The Mercer Singles, Now Playing In The Open Singles RATION BOOKS BEING ISSUE)) THIS WEEK Books Win Be Issued At Belgrave, Bluevale and Whitechurch British troops, driven from most of Burma by the initial Jap onslaught, have already taken positions in cer- tain areas which will eventually act CURLERS PLAYING A ROUND ROBIN Thirty-eight Games Yet To Play The Curling Club has been a busy place this winter with a large member- ship than usual and great activity otherwise. Besides the ' jitneys and bonspeils the club is running a round robin series which is going over in a big way. Twelve rinks are entered in this event and almost daily some gam- es of the series are being played. The standing at present is: Skip won loss to play Murray 5 3 3 Nash 4 3 4 Gibson 3 5 3 Small 6 2 8 Elliott 3 6 2 Has elgrove ..... 6 3 2 Mason 3 2 6 Jas. Carr, Jr, „, 4 3 4 Davidson 1 6 4 Rae 5 5 Haines 2 7 2 Wilson 52 4 47 47 38 LOCAL BONSPEIL WAS HELD WEDNESDAY Jack Mason's Rink Won First Prize Six rinks took part in the local bonspeil which was held on- Wednes- day afternoon and evening last week, The winning rink was Frank McCorm- ick, Dr. Geo. Ross, Harry Gibson and Jack Mason, skip, with three wins plus 18; second place went to Jack Mc- Cormick, Joe Evans, C, H. McAvoy, Omar Haselgrove, skip, with two wins and a plus of 14; in third place was J. Hanna, H. Diment, Rev. W. A. Beecroft, Charlie Elliott,' skip, with two wins plus 10, Attended Hardware Convention Mr..Percy Stainton and Mr. Donald Rae attended the annual convention of the Retail Hardware Association, which was .held in Toronto last week, Attended Lumber Convention Messrs W. H. French and Gordon Buchanan, of C. Lloyd and Son, at- tended the Ontario Retail Lumber- mans' Convention in Toronto last week. RED CROSS SHIPMENT FOR FEBRUARY The Following Were Shipped From Wingham Red Cross To Headquarters Army-35 helmets; 10 pr. gloves; 5 pr. socks; 7 khaki tocattes; 6 V-neck sleeveless pullovers, Navy-10 utility mitts; 28 pr, sea- men 18" socks; 5 pr, ordinary socks; 2 tuck-ins, Civiliin-18 quilts; 1 crib quilt; 2 large afghans; 1 pr. seeks; 1 scarf; 1 flannelette pantie; 2 boys sweaters; 1 childs skirt, Hospital-5 eottv. jackets; 17 surg- eons gowns; 49 sheets. Hospital Dressings-30 large pads; 600 compresses; '240 small' pads; 80 medium pads; 1250 gauze wipes. for action. Heavy air attacks upon Rangoon may be preliminary to a thrust along the Burma coast on the Bay of Bengal, MILDER WEATHER CANCELS GAME Kincardine Game Was Called Off Tuesday Evening Owing to the mild weather the Juvenile game billed for here between Kincardine and the local kids for Tuesday night was called off. This game will mean much to the Papooses as they must win it to stay in the running. Hockey Standing • W. L. T. Pts, Lucknow 3 0 1 7 Wingham 1 2 0 2 Kincardine 0 2 1 1 The first two teams play off. Which ever team wins the Kincardine-Wing- ham game here will enter the play- offs with Lucknow. JOINS PROVINCIAL POLICE FORCE County Constable Wm, L, Gardiner has joined the Provincial Police Force and leaves for Kitchener March 1st, to take over his duties there. Mrs. Gardiner and Billy will remain in town for the present at least. Since his appointment as a Huron County Constable Mr. Gardiner has been located in Wingham. It was about five years ago that he came here and during his stay here has made many friends who wish him the best of luck. He was faithful in his duties and the people of this community will be sorry to see him go. ,We under- stand that he has been granted six months leave of absence by the county. Confined To His Bed Friends of Mr. J, W. McKibbon will be sorry to learn that he has been confined to his bed since early Satur- day evening. 'We extend the wish of this community for his speedy recov- ery. Topped Class At Sky Harbour LA,C. Carl McKay graduated from the Initial Flying Training School at Sky Harbour on Saturday. Carl passed at the 'head of his class and on behalf of this community we extend congratulations. He will now take more advanced training at Centralia. LOCAL SCOUTS HELD OPEN NIGHT On Tuesday evening the local Scouts and Cubs under their leaders held' open night at the armouries, Carl Deans is Boy Scout leader, and Rev. E. 0, Gallagher heads the Cubs. The demonstration put on by the boys was well clone and thoroughly enjoyed by those present, The Scouts gave a demonstration of signalling and their use of the Morse Code, international, was well executed and was done with despatch ,and thoroughness. The Cubs gave a demonstration of the opening and closing of a meeting and Kenneth McLean was invested into the Cub Pack. No. 2 Cub Pack gave a Cub play, demonstrating "Bale() given the law" Several Scott and Cub songs were sung. CULROSS .COUPLE. 25 YEARS; MARRIED Mr, and Mrs. 'John Burchill Honoured By Their Friends And Neighbottra To Marls Silver Wedding On Friday evening, February 19th, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cas- lick, 2nd Concession Cuirass, was the scene of a happy event, when a host of friends and neighbours gathered in honour of Mr. and Mrs. John Burch- ill, who were 25 years married on, February 20th. The evening was spent in cards and dancing. After lunch Mr. and Mrs. Burchill were called forward and were presented with a pair of woollen blankets, a magazine table, silver cream and sugar on a silver tray, a half dozen silver tea spoons, and a sum of money. Mr. Hugh Armstrong read the fol- lowing address and Mr. Ross Mac- Rae made the presentation. Dear Jack and Mary:— We, your neighbours and friends, have assembled at this home tonight and join with you in celebrating this very happy event in your lives, your twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. You have both taken your part in this community, in the many ways that real neighbours and friends are needed, in helping each other, at such times as when sickness and sorrow, knock at our doors, as well as in all social affairs at any time. We all have enjoyed many pleasant evenings with you and your family in your home, and hope to again, in the fture. We now ask you to accept these gifts as we all join in wishing you, "Many more years of Health and Happiness." Signed, Earl Caslick, Ross King, Lester Falconer, Both, Mr. and Mrs. Burchill made a suitable reply, thanking the host and hostess, also friends and neighbours for their beautiful gifts and good wishes. "For they are Jolly Good Fellows" was then sung, Mrs. Nelson Jickell presiding at the piano. Dancing and cards were then re- sumed till the "we sma' hours of the morn'in." Moved to Goderich Mrs. Ralph Josling and soil moved to Goclerich on Thursday where Mr. Josling has accepted a position with Stan Previt. Ralph was with the Huron Motors for sometime and his friends here wish him the best of luck. Fractured Hip Mrs. Elizabeth Jacobs receieved the sad news last week that her daughter, Mrs. Nettie Radford of London, had the misfortune to slip and fracture her hip. She was taken to a London hospital. Friends will hope for a speedy recovery. Institute Meets February 26 The February meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held in the Council Chambers on Friday after- noon, February 26th. The roll call will be answered by stating the most important thing in my medicine cab- inet. At this meeting the boxes for the soldiers will be packed and a quilt will be set up for those who prefer to do quilting. Everyone is requested to bring a sandwich. Penny Bank Ceases To Take Deposits Mr. S. Beattie, principal of the Public School, has received notice that the Penny Bank due to war conditions will not accept deposits in future, The usual facilities for withdrawal of de- posits will however continue as here- tofore, The reason the Bank has taken this action is shortage of staff and the fact that school children are purchasing War Savings Certificate.; and War Savings Stamps and thus de- positing in the bank had been steadily reducing during the past two years. Schools Resume Broadcasting Friday Through the kindness of Mr. Cruickshank, Huron. County War Fitt- ante Committee bas been able to pro- cure the period immediately following the Newscast from 7 to 7,15 p.m. for their broadcasts. The program next Friday evening will he put on :by a group of pupils from Clinton Public School, and for Friday March 5th, Mrs. Mina Howard and a group of pupils from Belgrave School will pre- sent their program, These schools both have very successful records in the sale of War Savings Stamps, and promise very interesting programs. HIGH SCHOOL 'OPEN LITERARY WAS A GREAT SUCCESS Students Staged A Very Pleasing Performance The popular annual High School Commencement Exercises which were held in the town hall 'on Thursday and Friday evenings, were well at- tended both evenings by an aPpree- aitive audience. For the first time in the history of Commencement Exercises the students presented an Operetta "At Old Ken- tucky Garden" which was well received indeed and the students are to be con- gratulated on - this fine presentation, It was based on the music of Stephen. Foster and took the form of a party held in the garden of Col, Stainton's home in Kentucky. The choruses, solos, duets, trios were well rendered and the dances well executed, The characters were: Stephen Foster, Edward Brophy; Jeanie, Colonel Stainton's niece, Eliza- beth Hare; Colonel Stainton, William Galbraith; Philip, Jeanie's brother, Donald Lloyd; Joy, Philip's Fiancee, Grace Parker; Hannah, an energetic widow, Dorothy Hamilton; Henry Blow, a gold prospector of '49, Jack, Walker; Richard, a northerner, Craig Armstrong; Majundahr, a Hindu magician, Glen Wylie; Joe Buzzard, an avaricious money lender, George Lloyd; Elmina and William, friends of the family, Marjorie Falconer and Donald Hoffman; Lilly and Tom, coloured plantation singers, Grace Hutchesonn and Ross Procter; Mr. Moneyfold and Mr. Artichoke, enter- prising publishers of music, George Copeland and Milton Brown; Hindu. servants, Eileen McKinney, Dorothy Walker; Chorus of guests, Middle and Upper School; Plantation Singers, Lower School. (Continued on page two) EVENING AUXILIARY The Evening Auxiliary of the Wing- ham United Church met last week, at the home of Mrs. Harry Green, with a good attendance. Miss Blanche Bennett was in charge of the meeting. Mrs. Geo. Howson gave the Bible reading and comments, followed by prayer by Miss Cora Gannett. The :Missionary picture — "Serving with the Sons of Shuh," was shown., It dealt with the last years study took and was reviewed in very interesting way by Mrs. W. S. Hall. Mrs, A, W. Irwin took charge of the business and it was decided to have a sewing meeting at the home of Mrs. F. E. Madill on March 1st. Mrs. J. Reavie and her committee being in charge, At the close of the meeting a social hour was spent. At Good Roads Convention Reeve J. J. Evans and Councillor Fred Davidson are attending the Good Roads Convention in Toronto this week. Former Gorrie Boy Honoured Word has been received that Corp- oral George A, Dane has recently graduated with special P. I. honours from an English gunnery instructors school, This school its claimed to be the best of its kind in the world. SAILOR VISITING HIS UNCLE, PERC. HARRIS Has Been About Since Joining The Royal Navy Seaman Frank Clarke of H,M.S. Ashbur3,., New Jersey, is spending his furlough with his uncle, Mr. Pere. Harris of town. Frank is a cook in the Royal Navy and hails from Chelmsford, Essex, England. He has been about during the war, his duties taking him to Africa, India and many other points, He was not very communicative as to ,his experiences, but one could gather from his guarded conversation that life had plenty of thrills for him during these war years. He just missed by a few clays see, ing his cousin, Bill Harris of town, who a few months ago landed in England wtgi a Canadian Convoy. On a visit to his grandmother, Pere. Harris' .Mother, Noruich a short time before he came to this side of the Atlantic, he saw the devastation caused by one of 'the Nazi so-called Baldeker raids. The terrace in which his grandmother lived was destroyed, only a portion of the walls being left intact, His relatives did not suffer personal injury :but lost practically all their worldly possessious. as springboards to regain the lost territory. Here we see a patrol, seek- ing Japs reported in their vicinity, wading through a jungle stream, ready W. VanWyck's Father Marked Birthday Jacob Arron VanWyck, father of Walter VanWyck of town; venerable Orangeville resident, observed his 89th birthday on Tuesday last week, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. H, Pat- terson, of Orangeville. The Orange- ville Banner says that Mr. VanWyck was in quite good health for the oc- casion and was able to converse with and accept the hearty congratulations of his family and friends. •According to the .Banner, Mr. VanWyck states he has never seen a winter like the •present one. There's been as much snow many times, he said, but never has he seen such a spell of continuous zero weather. .FORMER RESIDENTS, MARK ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hawking Of Boissevain, Man., Celebrated Their 52nd Wedding Anniversary On Thursday last week Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hawking of Boissevain, Man., celebrated their, 52nd wedding anniversary, They were married at Wingham on February 18th, 1891 and •wetit that year to the West making their home near Ninga. For the past few years they have resided in Bois- sevain. There were seven children, five of whom living are, Mrs, H, Spafford, of Brandon; Mrs, R, Arm. strong, Boissevain; Mrs. M. Johnson, Winnipeg; E. Hawking of Niuga, and K Hawking, of Brandon, There are 16 grandchildren, and one great grand- son living in Vancouver. Mrs. Hawking was formerly Miss Robinson of Wingbant and the family home was located on Shuter Street, the house now occupied by Mr, and Mrs. Robert Spotton, Mrs, Lamb, Mrs. James, Mrs. Isabel Hawking who reside on Prances St., Mrs', Robert Johnston and. Mrs. Haugh of Turnberry, also Mrs. D. jewitt of Wingham, are sisters, Red Cross Campaign Starts Monday - More Money Is Needed Than Ever Before Give Freely