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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-03-11, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents. ..HELL DIVER CAME HERE TOO SOON Pound Nearly Frozen By L. G.. Bryce As He Drove Into Town Birds that migrate sometimes make .a' mistake in .forecasting' the Weather .and this happened to a Grebe, coin- *only .called :a Hell Diver, which was picked-up on Highway No,; 4 on Mon- day afternoon ly L. G, Bryce as lie came into town. He found it on the highway in front of the Nicol farm, 2 miles north of town, and it was near.: ly frozen. He brought it to town and we have it here at this office, o - Many looked at the fowl but !no.one could name it for sure, Finally Mr. W. S. Hall, principal of the High School examined the bird and after -consulting his books informed us that lit is a grebe or hell diver. The grebe is described as a water bird 'whose feet are not webbed, but whose toes are bordered with a wide membrane. It comes to this section of the country about April ist as a rule but the one mentioned in this articee evidently got the signals mixed and arrived in very cold Weather.' When it was brought into this of- fice it was not very peppy 'but as it -got warmed up it resented being pet- ted and would make a hoarse hissing sound and would make darting move- ments, with its bill. JUVENILES PLAY TO-NIGHT (WED.) Large Crowd Should See The Kids Take On Lucknow In Group Playoff The Wingham Papooses are one game ahead of the Lucknow Sepoys in the Juvenile group playoffs. Last week the local lads won two games from the fast lads from Lucknow. But Monday night was another story and Lucknow won 6-1. Wtili one game only between them and the group hon- ours the Papooses are out to win this game. If another game in this best three of five series is, necessary, it will be played Friday night in Lucknow according to present plans. Playoff Standing W. L. Wingham , 2 1 Lucknow 1 2 NOTICE All town licenses, including Dog Tax, became due on March 1st. Geo. Allen, Chief of Police. Red Cross Extends Thanks The generosity of CaPt. Adams, owner of the Lyceum Theatre, was again manifested oh Tuesday night, when he presented 600 tickets to the Wingham Red Cross, There were two shows and the picture, "Journey for Margaret", was greatly enjoyed. The Red' Cross extends thanks to Capt. Adams and also to the young ladies who conducted the sale of tickets. MISSION' GROUPS MET TOGETHER Returned Missionary Gave Address The Senior Mission. Circle of the Baptist Church were guests of the Young Women's Mission Circle at the home of Mrs. Bert'MacLean on Thurs- day evening. The meeting opened with the hymn "Far, far away in heathen darkness dwelling" after which Mrs, Frank Collar led in prayer, "Our Refuge and Strength" was the Link and Visitor Reading given by Rosetta Dennis, Mrs. Lucas gave a helpful message on "How to keep the, fire burning" basing her talk on the 13th verse of Leviticus, chapter 6. Mrs, Frank Col- lar gave a recitation entitled, "Please Hurry Along" Ilrs, H. Collar, Shir- ley MacLean and Mrs. Price took part in a season of prayer after which everyone joined ill singing the mis- sionary hymn We have heard the Joy- ful Sonnd." Guest speaker of the ev- ening was Mrs. Fred Mcrryweathcr, returned missionary, who has spent 21 years in the foreign mission fields of Africa. Mrs. Merryweather gave a helpful talk on an ordinary days work ,at Xpada, where the is stationed, in= eluding, •several interesting . incidents which happened from time to time. During her message Mrs. Merry- weather was asked many questiens about her work. "Send the Light" was the concluding hyntri after which Mrs. Alen Rintoul closed the ineetitig with prayer, A social hour was enjoyed by all during which lunch was served. Wroxeter Girl Enlists Miss Gladys Mae Musgrove, R, R. No. 2, Wroxeter, has enlisted in the Women's Division of the R,C.A.F. WILL INTERVIEW R. C. A. F. RECRUITS Mobile Recruiting Unit Will Be Here Friday, March 12th A Mobile Recruiting Unit from the R.C,A.F. Recruiting Centre, London, Out., will visit Wingham on Friday, March 12th for the purpose of inter- viewing men and women applicants for the R.C.A.F. Young men between the ages of 17% and 33rd 'birthday are required for standard aircrew (deferred). Women also are called to active serv- ice in the R.CA,F. Women's Division. Such service is not only' a profound satisfaction in itself, but it offers great reward, Valuable training in a wide range of Jades, new friendships, new interests, travel and a wealth of new and thrilling experiences. Women from 18 to 40 years of age inclusive, who completed their High School Entrance are eligible for enlistment. "They serve that men may fly." Give - HUMAN SUFFERING IS GREATER THAN EVER Now! Is Church Elder At Sarnia The Sarnia Canadian Observer re- cently tarried a report of the ordin- ation of five elders at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church of that city. This service is of particular interest to the people of this community as one of the elders was Mro Charles MacLean, a. former Winghamite. Engagement Announced Mr, and Mrs: Dudley Elwood Homes of Goderich announce the en- gagement of their eldest daughter, Helen MacLean Elwood, to John Frederick Watts, R,A.P,,V,R., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Watts, Re- gent's Park, London, England, tire marriage to take place March 20th, at 2,80 p,tn., in St. Geoige's church, Goderich. At the current prices, no wolf could afford to walk around in, sheep's clothing,—Windsor Star, With Which Is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Wrexeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO,,THUR$DAY, MARCH 11th., 1943 4111r0,04w Subscriptions $2.00 Per :Year 99th RESERVE WANTS RECRUITS Major Walter VanWyck Extends InVitation To All Who Are Eligible To Take This Training It is surprising according to a state- ment made. to the Advance-Times by Major Walter VanWyck, the number of members of the 99th (Res,) Bat- tery, that have gone into active serv- ice during the past few tnonths, This of .course makes replacenients neces- sary and the Major is appealing to all who are eligible to take training with this unit. Recently a change in personnel who may enlist in a reserve unit was made. The groups now eligible for enlist- ment in the Reserve Army are defined as follows: - Men bteween 19 and 50 who (1)' have been granted postponement of military training; (2) are not design- nated for military training under Nat- ional regulations; (3) have been called up but placed in a low category; men to whom mobilization regulations do not apply; students undergoing ap- proved military training. WAR SAVINGS SALE SHOWS INCREASE Sales of Wag Savings Certificates in Huron County for the month of January amounted to $17,107. an im- provement of over $4,000. compared with December. January was the highest month since last March when $18,176. worth of Certificates were sold. In addition to the Certificates, ,Post Offices in Huron County report sales of War Savings Stamps in the amount of $3,525. for January as com- pared with $3,015. for December, an increase of $510. War Savings Certifi-' cate sales for the town of Wingham were $2;508. in January as compared with $1,620. in December and $2,436. in January, 1942. Red Cross Euchre And Dance Will be held in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, on March 17th. Arthur's Orchestra. .Lunch served. Admis- sion 25c, Tea And Sale Of Baking • The Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's Church 'will hold a Tea and Sale of Baking in the Parish Room of the Church on Saturday, March 20th. Underwent Operation At London Mrs. Fred Elliott underwent a ser- ious operation in Victoria Hospital, London, Tuesday: On behalf of her friends here we wish her a speedy re- covery. Car Took Fire • On Sunday afternoon there was a bit of excitement in front of the Stacey- residence on 'Centre Street wheic Jack's car took fire. The blaze was under the hood and it was extingUished by means of a pail of' water and some snow. Moved To Toronto Mrs. C. Allen and son Kenneth have moved to Toronto to be with Mr. Allen who has been employed in the York Arsenal since last Septem- ber Mrs. Allen was -an ardent mem- ber Of the Women's Institute and Ken a popular student at the High School. We wish them every success Three Legged Lamb A lamb with only three legs was born on the farm of Mrs. Geo. Edgar, second line of Morris three weeks ago. The two front legs are normal but one of the hind legs is missing. Despite this handicaP (he lamb is at frisky as the others in the flock and can run with any of them. Social For Russian Relief At a social held.at the home'of Mrs. Mark Gardner in aid of Russian Relief under the auspices of the Red Shiell Woman's Auxiliary, the sum of $5.00 was raised. The evening was spent in games arid contests and a dainty lunch was Served by the hostess to whom a vote of thaks was tendered. The next social will be held at the home. of Mrs, Everiek on March 26th. More R.C.A.F. Enlistments Another Wingham boy is stationed at Brandon in the first step of his R.C.A.F. career, We' refer .to Orwell Allen, on of Mrs, Gertrude Allen, of town, Orwell got the F.C.A.F, bug while enployed at Sky Harbor and then signed up for active service. Another local . enlistment is Calvin C. Burke, sae of Mr, and Mrs. Thus, Burke, He will 'report to Lachine, tie., on the 23rd of this month, Mr, W. H. French was in Toronto the end of last week to meet his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Glen La Rue, who have recently re•• turned from the mission fields of South West China, He had hoped that they 'would return for the week- end here but the storm and other complications made this impossible. Mrs„ La Rue will enter a hospital in Hamilton at 'once to undergo an oper- ation and her friends here wish her a speedy recovery, Mr, and Mrs. La Rue left their posts in China last July to return to Amer- ica, and it was just tix months to the day that they landed in New York, We hope when they visit their parents, Mr, and Mrs. P. W, French here, we will have the opportunity of passing on to our readers some of their er. periencet. RED. CROSS DRIVE IS PROGRESSING $3100 Of The $6000 Objective. Now Subscribed Will Take Our Best Effort To Go Over The Top ••••••••••••••1,0 Wingham and District will have to put forth their best possible effort to reach the Red Cress objective of $6000, The committee wish to stress that this ammount is over $600 more than was subscribed last campaign therefore each and every one is reques- ted to raise their givings so that we will go over the top as we always have done here. So far the canvass has heartened those who are in charge. There are still a lot of calls that have not yet been made and the committee ask that these be made as soon as possible, Until a more complete picture is ready it .is impossible to give an accurate forecast.of the results. But as stated before if all increase their givings some we will once again be on top. $3100 has been reported handed into the treasurer to date, but much more than this may have been collected and not as yet recorded. Please make your returns as quickly as possible. Give generously — The Red Cross needs Your Support — Help to Re- lieve Human Suffering. Accept the challenge of the boys in the serviaes. They are offering their all. The least we at home can do is support with all our energy and re- sources the Red Cross Society — the most important home service. OVER 11,000 RATION BOOKS WERE ISSUED Believe That Quite A Number Failed To Procure New Books The report of the Local District Ration Board shows that 11,113 of the new ration books were distributed in this district which comprises, East Wawanosh, Morris, Grey, Howick, Turnberry, Wingham, Blyth and Brus- sels. It is thought tbat a number of books were not called for throughout the dis- trict and those who failed to get their books will have to complete the card in the back °i,-their old book and send it to the Wartime Prices and Trade Board at London. To those who will have to do this be sure that the card is properly filled in with number, etc. MARCH SHIPMENT OF THE RED CROSS The following Is the first shipment made this month to headquarters of the Red Cross Society: Hospital-2 units each: 120 small pads, 80 medium pads, 30 large pads; 800 wipes, 600 compresses; 2 surgeon's gowns, 6 surgeon's caps, 10 hot water bottle covers, 2 pr, pillow cases. Army-17 turtle-neck sweaters, 25 pr. gloves, 20 ribbed helmets, 15 toques, 14 pr. socks. Navy-10 pr. 18" Seamen's socks, 16 pr. service socks. Civilian-14 quilts, large, 1 quilt, small, 3 afghans, 15 boys pyjamas, 4 girls dresses, 2 boys suits (1 coat, blouse and pants), 2 sweaters and 1 caps, 4 girls sweaters, 13 boys sweat- ers, 15 sanitary pads. In The Active Army Percy J. Deyell of Wingham was one of those listed as a recruit in the active service of the Canadian Army in the latter part of February lists, LEGION AUXILIARY MAKE DONATION $50 For Red Cross And $17 To Minesweepers The Ladies Auxiliary to tire Can- adian Legion held their regular meet- ing in the Armouries on Isuesday evening last and voted $50 to the Red Cross Campaign, An appeal was read front the Minesweepers Auxiliary for funds or knitted comforts. These men, mostly fishermen, ,go out in their small boats in all weather. It is al- ways cold, and they are always wet. They do not receive the warm clothing that the other services get and it was decided to send them $17 and through. out the month each member is to raise as much money as they ean—prefer. ably enough to buy a water repilant turutle-neck sweater which will go to one of these brave men, for $2. It is hoped that all members and friends of the Ladies Auxiliary will do what they can for this very worthy cause. 9th LINE RED CROSS - GROUP ANNUAL Officers Were Elected Group Did Much Work :The Red Cross ;Group of the 9th line of TernberrY met last week in Gilmour's school for a quilting and their annual Meeting, Two quilts were quilted, During business (liscussions, the, treasurer gave a report of last seasons work. During the year the group had sixteen meetings and receipts were $143,32 and expenditures $137.55. Thirty-seven quilts were quilted and eight afghans made, also other articles of knitting and sewing, Letters were read from DonaleFortune, Ross fits and Leslie Adair, all Overseas, thanking the group for their Christ- mas boxes, Officers for the coming season are President, Mrs, G, N. Underwood; Treasurer, Mrs. Alkin Hastings; Sec. anti Press Reporter, Jean Wilton. Lunch was served by Mrs. Underwood and Mrs. H. Gilmour, which had been provided for by the members of the group, and a social time spent over the tea cups. INSTITUTE SPONSOR FASHION PARADE On Friday evening this week, Mar. 12th, the Women's Institute are spon- soring a fashion show in the Town Hall. There is no charge for this event and tickets may be ha'd from any Institute member. For each ticket used the ,Wabasso Cottons give the Institute 10 cents, To participate in the door prizes your name and ad- dress must be' written on the back of your ticket, The parade commences at 8 o'clock. Light refreshments of tea and muf- fins will be served in the Council Chambers for 10c. JUST TO PASS THE TIME AWAY It took a snSw storm to prove just how alert the Y. M. C. A., Auxiliary Services are to emergencies involving the comfort of Canadian. soldiers somewhere in. Newfoundland. A heavy storm left a troop train stranded for some time. A relief train was made up to take food and supplies to the snow-bound train. Half an hour be- fore tire relief train left, Auxiliary Services heard about it. They con- tacted the Y. M. C. A. The latter speedily provided 10,000 cigarettes and 500 apples to go on the relief train to the stranded troops. Had Tonsils Removed Gnr. Charles Wellwood of Peta- wawa, is home on sick leave for a week as he recently underwent an operation for the removal of his tonsils. High School Lit Donates The High School Literary Society has subscribed $50.00 to the Red Cross Campaign. This action. on the part of the society is greatly appreciated by the committee. 90th Birthday Tuesday Next Mr. John Nicol will on Tuesday next, March 16th, celebrate his 90th birthday. Mr. Nicol is anxiously waiting for spring weather so that Ire can get out into his garden, Clinton School•To Broadcast Mr. George Jefferson and a group of pupils from Clinton Public School are arranging a program Over Wing- ham Radio Station CKNX for Friday, March 12th, at 7 p.m. Mr, Jefferson was unable to put on his program as drrangel two weeks ago clue to bad roads. •WAWANOSH COUPLE MARK. ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs, lictor D.,. MacKay Were 66 Years Married, Sunday, March 7 •••••••,,f^a We, take great pleasure in extending congratulations on chaff of this dis- trict to Mr. and Mr t . Hector D, Mac- Kay, East Wawan sh, near White- church, who on Si nday last, March 7th, quietly celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary., • Sunday was a very stormy blustery day, not such a day as it was when the wedding was held at Seaforth so many years ago, That day was balmy and there had beer4 no sleighing for most of January anti February, Mr. MacKay is 96' years of age and Mrs. MacKay 87, and they do not re- call a winter that equalled this one for length and continued severity. The weatherman has been on such bad be- haviour that Mr. at'?d Mrs. MacKay did not hold a celebration in the usual sense of the word. 'The storm that started on Thursday morning last week kept up and did not subside until Monday. Drifts were such that the highways were blocked and railways had. their schedules badly interferred with, • especially Saturday. With weather like that was no time for a celebration according to Mr. MacKay. I have seen worse storms, he said, but not such a long sustained winter as this one. Mr. MacKay was born at Inverness, Scotland, and came to Canada when he was seven. The family settled first at Zorra but 10 years later moved to Culross and he had lived in this dis- trict since. Mrs. MacKay, the former Katherine MacDonald, was born at Goderich but came to this community as a child. A remarkable feature of their wed- ded life is that their eleven children are all living. They are: Mrs. A. E. (Christena) Purdon of Whitechurch; John A. of Wawota, Sask.; Mrs. J. (Sara) Markle, Hamilton; Donald J. of Guelph; Charles of Dunnville; Mrs. G. (Catherine) Markle, Bender, Sask.; Mrs. Robert (Annette) Mowbray, Whitechurcli; Miss Bertha T, of To- ronto; Angus A., a former missionary in India, glow of British Columbia; H. Gordon, of Wingham and Agnes at home., They have 40 grandchildren, 10 of whom are in the service of their country. Another grandson, Sgt. Mc- Kenzie Mowbray, has paid the supreme sacrifice during this war, They have 16 great grandchildren, one Pte. Rel- lison Falconer has enlisted. LOCAL FIRM MEETS WAR CHALLENGE Fry & Blackball Chesterfields Go Active New Construction Saves Metal For War With metal very scarce it appeared as though the local firm of Fry .& Dlackhall were in for lean days. The metal springs which have been a standby in construction of chester- field suites and chaii's were being rat- ioned to such an extent that produc- tion schedules were on the decline and soon would be on the way out for the duration. But up popped an. idea. It is said that necessity is the mother of invention. Be that as it may. The staff at Fry & Blackball's factory met the challenge and came up with a con- struction that will use about five pounds of metal in a chesterfield suite. Prior to this well 'over fifty pounds of metal was used. The new construction is called "Steelx" and patents have been applied for and orders for this fine furniture are piling up and very soon produc- tion will be well under- way. To give a technical description of the method of manufacture is beyond our skill but we have seen it and it has the necessary qualities to nlake a comfortable, durable, luxurious chest- erfield or chain., It had undergone a most rigid test. By means of a special device a weight was dropped on the seat of a chair constructed on the "SteelX" plan. It was dropped a distance that made a striking force of over 225 pounds and sufficient number of times, over 12,000 to be equal to 53/2 years of use.. After this and more exhaustive tests we sat in the chair and otherwise gave it a thorough .examination and it did not show any wear or fault. To us the new construction has some advantages over the pre-war ones. It actually assists one to get off the chair or chesterfield. THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FRIDAY Service Will Be Held In The Baptist Church Friday Afternoon The World Day of Prayer will be observed by the ladies of the commun- ity with a service, in the Baptist Chinch on. Friday afternoon this week, March •12th., at 3 o'clock, The service will be in charge• of the ladies of the City Mission but members of the various societies of the other churches will take part in the program. All ladies of the community are urged to attend, BRIDGE CLUB Five and a half tables played a Howell Movement at the Wingham Bridge Club on Thursday evening. The results were: 1st., Miss M. McCallum and Duncan Kennedy; 2nd., Miss N. Dinsley and W. H. French; tied 3rd and 4th., Mrs. F. A, Parker andBert Porter, David Robb and Harley Craw- ford; 5th,, MrS. Herbert Campbell and Mrs. Reg. DuVal; 6th., Mrs. 0. Col- borne and Mrs. H. C. MacLean. Former Wirigham Boy Overseas Word has been received here that Pilot Officer Alvin. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Smith of Toronto, has arrived overseas., Mr. .Smith was a former owner and editor of the Ad- vance-Times. MISSIONARIES ARE BACK FROM CHINA Took Six Months To Travel From China To America COUNTY RED CROSS GRANT IS $12,300 T1W Award Distributed To Each Red Cross Society In The County The Warden's committee of the Huron County Council approved grants of $12,000 to the Canadian Red, Cross, $500 to the Queen's Canadian Fund 'and..$500 to „the British War Victims' Fund, The Red Cross grant is to be divid- ed as follows: The sum of $600 to each of nineteen branches within the. borders of the county, $300 each to Lucknow and Clifford, and $150 each to Kirkton and Woodharn, the last four branches having on, their mem- bership residents of Huron county, This same procedure was followed in 1942, when the total grant was the same. Seventy per cent, of -these grants will, of course, find 'its way to nation:- al headquarters and be applied on the present nation-wide campaign, As, a matter of fact, seventy per cent. of all branch receipts are sent to national headquarters, so that in the final an- alysis much more than $12,300 is con- tributed to the Red Cross from Hur- on county, The balance is used for the purchase of supplies for the work- rooms., Reeve Robert Bowman of Brussels is chairman of the Warden's commit- tee, which has for distribution this year $27,500 for patriotic purposes. Grants to the Chinese Fund, the Aid to Russia Fund and the Red Shield of the Salvation Army and other smaller grants were made at the Jan- uary session of the Council. HELD ANOTHER LOCAL BONSPEIL Six. Rinks Todk Part In The Play On Wednesday last week another local bonspeil was played, with six rinks taking part in the play. The winners were: 1 st., A Carruthers, H. Diluent, Rev. W. A. Beecroft, Art Wilson, skip, with 3 wins plus 16; 2nd., Al. Walker, Jack Hanna, John Raby, Jack Mason, skip, with 2 wins plus 10; 3rd., C. G. Gammage, Frank McCormick, Howard Sherbondy, 0. Haselgrove, skip, with 2 wins plus 4_ With good ice over a long extended period and the best membership in years the curling club is enjoying a most successful season. A round robin is being played and will finish soon if favourable weather continues. Huron County Jrs. Hold Party Members and friends of the Huron County Junior Association of Toronto enjoyed the evening of March 1st, dancing to the music of Norm Harris and his orchestra in the Oak Room of the King Edward Hotel. The success of the party was assured by the large number attending', EQUAL PLEASURE DRIVING FOR ALL Motorists who qualify for special allowances under the revised rationing scheme going into effect April 1 will be able to do as much pleasure driving as the man who has only an "A" ration license. Questioned on rumors that people who are granted gasoline categories higher than "A" would not be allowed to do any pleasure driving for visits to friends or on holidays, one inform- ant said Munitions Minister Howe had explained the situation in a recent House of Commons statement, Mr. Howe said: "I believe that provision twist be made for the emergent needs of car owners, and after much consideration it has been decided to enable every car owner to have an emergency sup- ply of gasoline, and for this purpose the "AA" category has been establish- ed. "Those granted an "AA" book only must understand that when the cou- pons are used, no further gasoline can be obtained until April, 1944, if then. "The owner of an "AA" book may use his gasoline as he wishes with that understanding," On the basis of that statement, it was said today, every non-commercial ear owner—regardless of ,his category —will be entitled to an "A" supply of gasoline for his emergency needs. The extra .gasoline granted to owners in special categories -will be sufficient to take care of what vocational or bus- iness_ driving they are authorized to do. The "AA" Slip* may be used in, the same way as it is used by the driver .who only holds an "AA" ration license, Red Cross Quota tor Winghatiri and District Is $6000 0 All Must Do Our Share do Give Freely -• .411.4sit ' e,