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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-05-20, Page 1WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 20th, 1943 Subscriptions $2.00 Per 'Yeae Single Copies Five Cents ,ll CHINESE WAR RELIEF TAG. DAY A SUCCESS Collection Amounted To $96.30 ••••••••••.••••••••• The girls of the High and. Public Schools, under the sponsorship of the Lions Club, had a successful tag, day on Saturday in aid of the Chinese War Relief Fund, $96.30 was collected and will be forwarded to the Chinese Y.M.C.A. in Toronto. The following girls were taggers: Patsy Gallagher, Jacqueline Currie, Jean Sue Lee, Shirley Platt, Marion Gerrie, Gloria Swanson, Barbara Stainton, Lois Lockridge, Margaret Sanderson, Shirley Templeman, Gloria Sibthorpe, Mary Lu Connell, Ruth Gannett, Dorothy Hamilton, Florence Hudson, Jessie Scott, Gwen Blatch- ford, Florence Harris, Edna Eemple- man, Helen Sturdy, Theresa Fitz- patrick, Phyllis McLure, Helen Hall, Joan Edgar, Barbara Ross, Shirley Edgar. The Lions Club thank the girls for their excellent work done on behalf of our Chinese Ally. STOLEN CAR WAS QUICKLY FOUND Bluevale Youth Fined In Connection With This Episode A sequel to the disappearance of Mr. John Falconer's car on Tuesday evening last week was a police court case here on- Friday when Vernon Hamilton, 17-year-old Bluevale youth, was fined $25.00 and given suspended sentence for using the car for a joy ride. The car was recovered by Con- stable Gordon Deyell of town Wed- nesday evening. Keys that had been taken from three other cars here were also recovered. Two other cases had the attention of Magistrate Walker. Gordon A. Hall of Atwood was fined for driving on Josephine Street, here, without due care on the evening of Monday, May 10th. The other case was the result of two cars crashing on Josephine St., here, Tuesday evening last week. As a result of this action George Cree Free- man, R. R. No. 3, Goderich was fined. He was proceeding north when he crashed into a car driven by John Leitch of Belgrave, and failed to stop. Both cars were damaged, Freeman's 1942 Chev. the worst. Back From Florida Dr, and Mrs, Redmond arrived home from Florida last week. They arc the last of the Wingham contin- gent that spent the winter in the South to come back, -• Presented With Shower On Tuesday evening of last week, girls froM Wingham called at the home of Mary King, Turnberry, bride of Saturday, May 15th, and presented her with a kitchen shower. Named To Executive Rev, E. 0. Gallagher was elected a member of the executive of Huron Synod of the Anglican church at the annual meeting held in London last week. He was also named alternate delegate to the General Synod, North Huron L. 0. L. Met North Moron L, 0. L. met on Monday night at Ethel. Delegates and officers from Wingham L. 0. L. 794 were present, As the 12th of July is being held in Wingham this year this meeting furthered the arrangements for this celebration. Lower Wingham Back To Normal Residents of Lower 'Wingham are back to normal living again after their surprise visitation of high waters last week. Not for 30 years had the water risen so high. There was no school as only four pupils arrived and two of these had wet feet. The water rose so quickly over-night that con- siderable minor damage was done to vegetables and apples stored in cel- lars, also some much-needed firewood floated merrily away on the current. However we are glad to report no one was injured and no serious property damage done. TENNIS MEETING FRIDAY NIGHT The annual meeting of the Wingham Tennis Club will be held in the Council Chambers on Friday evening this week, May 21st, at 8 o'clock. All members anti others interested in ten- nis are asked to attend so that plans for the coming season may be got underway. PRESBYTERIAL HELD ANNUAL. MEETING Mrs, A, V, Soft Of Hamilton, Provincial President, Was Guest Speaker At Maitland Presbyterial. Allocation Was Excellent Andgenerai, Reports Showed A Most Successftd. Year The 29th Annual Meeting of the Maitland Presbyterial Society of the W. M. S. of the PreSbyteriart Church in Canada, was held in St, Andrew's. Presbyterian Church, Wingham, on Tuesday, May 11th. The President, Mrs, Robert Davidson of Dungannon, presided at both sessions. Following the Invocation and prayer by the president ' meditation and scripture reading on the theme "Prayer" was given by Mrs. Harold Parker, and Mrs. Wm, King of Brussels, offered Prayer, Mrs, K., MacLean extended words of welcome. Rev. Mr. Dann brought greetings- from the Pres'bytery, he congratulated, the W, M, S. on their business ability and the undertakings that have been. successfully achieved. Allocation $3500.00 An outstanding feature of ' the morning session was the, Conference of Departments followed by reports of the findings of the conference. After the report of the finance secre- tary, the allocation .of $3500.00 was accepted for 1943, The afternoon session opened with devotions on the theme "Service", conducted by Mrs. Taylor of Cram- brook and [Mrs. McInnis of Ethel. In reviewing the year's work, Miss Nellie Malcolm gave some interesting facts gathered from the reports of the auxiliary secretaries, a slight decrease in senior membership and an increase in Home Helpers. An Autumn Rally was held instead of the usual sectional meeting. Two Mission Band Rallies were held and during the year twenty- five guest speakers addressed meet- ings. Quilts valued at $115.00 were sent through the supply secretary as well as other articles and cash, An increase of nine was reported in the Glad Tidings subscriptions, also an increase in the sale of Literature and the Life Membership secretary had an increase of $70.00. Young Women and Girls' organizations as well as Mission Bands are to the con- gratulated on the splendid work they are doing. Fewer visits were reported this year. Brussels reported the greatest number of visits, 150, The report of the treasurer was very (Continued on page six) Start 5, 5, At cUrrie's 501691 "Tre The '''unday School at Currie's School House opened for the summer on Sunday afternoon. Rev. E. Q. Gallagher gave the address on the les- son for the day. Start Military Career On Monday two more Winghatrt lads left to take up their military careers. Both are with the R. C. A. F. George Lloyd, son of Mr. and ,Mrs. R. H. Lloyd reported to London end will be posted to a Manning Pool and Jack Hopper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hopper, reported to Galt where he will attend trades school. SUGAR FOR CANNING 11 LBS. PER PERSON Local Ration Board Allowed 120,020 Pounds Of Sugar For Canning The Wartime Prices and Trade. Board have allotted for canning in this district 120,020 pounds of sugar. This means that the Local District Board, L 31, can only allot 11 pounds of sugar per person for canning. This district comprises Wingham, Blyth, Brussels, Turnberry, East Wawanosh, Morris, Grey, Howick, As the coupons are only good for 5 pouuds each the ration will for most families amount to 10 lbs. per person as the Wartime Prices and Trade Board hastided that the ration must be reduced to the even five pound coupon, Thus. families. of 1 to 4 per- sons will average out at 10 pounds per Person. Families of 5 persons and upwards will gain slightly, The local board had 10,583 appli- cations for canning sugar and their total request was for 408,458 pounds, a much greater amount than the district has been allowed. Coupons for canning sugar will be issued by the local board about the 1st of lune and these will be mailed, so do not call -for your coupons at the local office as this will only coma.* cate and delay the igstting -of them. VICTORY LOAN WENT OVER THE TOP Huron County Did Its Share To Put Canada Over Its Objective With a total of $3,168,400 Huron County passed its objective in the Fourth Victory Loan by $128,400 and it is expected that this total will reach $3,200,000 when the returns are com- plete. This is indeed a very fin showing and the county can be proud of its assistance in putting Canada over the top in this important camp- aign. The objective for the Dominion was $1,100,000,000 and this was ex- ceeded by -over $100,000,000 dollars. Sixteen districts subscribed over 100 ,per cent in the county, Howick headed the list with 129.1 per cent. Other districts to go over the top were: Hensall and Hay East, Blyth, Clinton, Seaforth, Hullett, Brussels, Tuckersmith, Exeter, Goderich Town, Wingham, Zurich, Hay West, Goderich Township, Colborne, Air Training Schools. Victory Loan Results District Subscriptions % of Howick $ 246,650 Blyth .......... . 46,700 Hensall & Hay 115,550 Clinton 200,850 Seaforth 181.600 Hullett 112,700 Tuckersmith 109,650 Zurich, eter Hay W 97,800 E xeter 158,500 Brussels 78,450 Goderich Town 435,850 Goderich Tp, 84,800 McKillop 102,050 Colborne 64,700 Wingham 186,200 Turnberry 75,750 Wawanosh E. 62,950 Wawanosh W.., 67,700 86,300 N SItoanrrleisy 77,100 Usborne 81,450 Ashfield 84,550 Grey 93,800 Stephen 84,050 Air Training Schools 235,850 County Total 3,168,400 On Trip To B. C. Mr. R. H. Lloyd on a business trip to It is expected that a couple -of months, left on Saturday 13ritish Columbia, he will be away CAR AND TRUCK HAD COLLISION Load Of Eggs Were Smashed A Listowel Transport driven by Orton Grain of town and a .car driven by Melville Mashers collided at the junction of the 1st line of Morris and the Centre side road on Thursday evening. Melville was going from his father's hothe to his home and the truck was travelling along the centre side road when 'the collision happened, The truck which was loaded with eggs turned upside down and the eggs were a scrambled moss, No ono was in- jured and County Constable Snell from Seaforth investigated. Both vehicles were badly damaged quota 129.1. 119.7 119.3 115.4 112.7 112.7 109.6 108,6 107.8 107.4 103,5 103,4 102. 101. 100.7 95.8 91.2 87.9 87.1 84,7 83.9 82. 80.8 62.2 157.2 104.* ,LIONS CLUB HAD PEPPY MEETING -Lieut. Richard Roberts And Sgt. Stewart Russell. Were Guests A Regular Lions Luncheon was held cat the Queen's Coffee Shop last Fri- -day evening with a good attendance. Guests of the Club, Lieut. Richard Zoberts, and Sgt. Stewart Russell -were welcomed by president Stan. Lion Dr, Redmond was also 'welcomed back after spending the -winter in Florida, Lion Alton Adams addressed the Club on his life history and told of being born in Orangeville and later -coming to Wingham iyhere he receiv- ed his education at Wingham Public and High Schools and later at To- ronto University. He had thought at one time, of becoming a sailor on the Lakes but later entered the movie business with his father, His address proved very amusing at times and was greatly enjoyed by the Lions. Lion A. K, Newccii-nbe was nominated to ,present the next autobiography. Lion Jack Hanna stressed the need for sale of tickets for the Mary Pick- -ford Bungalow and proceeded to sell -tickets among the Lions. A report from the Executive recommended a committee to work with the Red Cross in putting over the Blood Donors' Clinic. Expenses in connection with -the last Clinic were assumed by the Lions. The Executtive also reported -that $200 of surplus funds had been invested in the Fourth War Loan. Tailtwister Gord Buchanan asked the Secretary,, Wilbur Tiffin, to read -off a list of absentees from the last meeting. Several names were read •out. Two hostages were selected from the list and Lion Omar Hasel- grove escorted Lions Harley Crawford ..and Wilf. French to the front. The 'Tail -twister promptly handcuffed them -together and proceeded to mete out punishment to them for being "absen- tees". A jury composed of Past Presi- dents Ron Rae, Fred Spry and Bill Galbraith' were asked to retire and bring in a suitable verdict. After de- (Continued on page seven) Betty Rae Graduates Among those who will receive their diplomas and pins at the graduation -exercises of the Toronto General 1-lospital on Thursday evening is Elizabeth Shiells (Betty) Rae, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rae, Special Services Concluded The closing service of the evangel- istic meetings at Grace Chapel was held Sunday evening with good inter- est and a full house. The evangelist, Rev, M. T. Sellers,' brought the message of the hour on the "Final Judgement." He earnestly and sin- cerely presented Bible truths dealing with this subject. During the camp- aign special messages in song -were rendered by singers from Chesley, Listowel, Fordwich and also by local talent. The meetings throughout the campaign were inspirational and help- ful to all present. FEDERATION GROUP PLAN BANQUET East Wawanosh Federation To Hold Banquet May 24 Final arrangements were made for the East Wawanosh Federation of Agriculture annual banquet at a meet- ing of the Federation held at the home of Mr. Orval Taylor, director for S,S. No. 13, The banquet will be held in the Foresters' Hallo Belgrave, at 7 p.m. on May 24th. Two East Wawanosh boys will be the speakers, R. J. Scott, president of the U, F. O. and Eldon Stoltz, live stock editor of the Farm- ers Magazine. The president presented a report of the last meeting of the County Feder- ation. He informed the unit that the recommendation regarding hog pro- ducers organization, which was for- warded to them by the E. Wawanosh milt, following the April meeting had been tabled and no action taken, He also informed the meeting that the County Federation will hold a picnic at the Seaforth Lions Club Park, on June 7th, at which Hon, John Bracken and Hon. Harry Nixon will be speak- erS, It ,was decided to forward to the Federation. County Treasurer the nec- essary membership fee, Mr. Victor Youngblut extended an invitation to the exeetttive arid direct- orate to meet at his home for. the June- meeting. At the close of the meeting Mrs, -Taylor assisted by Mrs. Stanley Cook served a dainty, lunch. R. C. A. F, UNIT TO VISIT HERE Mobile Air Force Recruiting Unit Will be in. Wingham Tuesday Next Week Anyone wishing information regard- ing enlistment in the. R„ C. A. F, will be able to obtain same here on Tues- day next, May 25th, at the Town Hall from 1 to 8 p,m. A Mobile Recruit- ing Unit will visit here at the above date and time, Young men between the ages of 17% to 33 are required for aircrew and there is also a demand for skilled tradesmen. Women from 18 to 40 years of age inclusive, who have completed High School entrance, and can qualify, are eligible for enlistment as cooks, drivers, stenographers, service police, parachute riggers, hospital assistants, photographers, wireless operators and many other fine trades. MISSION GROUP STUDY BOLIVIA Baptist Y.W.M.C. Had Fine Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Young Women's Mision Circle of the Baptist Church was held at the home of Mrs. John Falconer on Thursday evening with the president, Mrs. Frank Collar in charge. "We Found a Friend" was the opening hymn follow- ed by prayer. The Inspirational Reading from the book "The Splendor of God" was read' by Marjorie Fal- coner and an item of interest regard- ing the missionaries in Bolivia was given in response to the roll call, Mrs. Lucas reported o.n the Whatch Tower Session. "Tis the Promise of God" was sung after which the Bible read- ing, taken from 2nd Corinthians the ninth chapter, was given by the presi- dent. "More Concerning the Balivian Missions" was the theme of the even- ings study on Bolivia. Interesting re- ports were given on the work at the Baptist Mission Fields at Cochabamba, La Paz, Aruro, and Llallagua, Special prayer for the Missionary endeavour was given by Mrs. Lucas, The closing hymn was "Bringing in the Sheaves" after which the meeting was dismissed in prayer by Shirley MacLean, Lunch was served by the hostess and a social hour was spent. MONDAY NEXT IS A HOLIDAY HERE Stores Will Also Be Closed On Wed- nesday Afternoon Next Week The shopping public are reminded that Monday next week, May 24th, is a holiday. Mayor Crawford at the request of the town council has issued a proclamation to that effect. The public are also reminded that the stores of town will also be closed on Wednesday afternoon next week as the usual half holiday is observed every week regardless of any other holidays. Spoke To Harriston„Lions Lions Geo. Northwood, C. Gam- mage and Rev. E, 0, Gallagher attend- ed the Harriston Lions Club, Friday night, Rev. E. 0. Gallagher was the guest speaker, when the Harriston Lions entertained their Juvenile Hockey team. • Bach From•Overseas Cpl. Frank Vanner arrived in Lon- don last week from Overseas. Frank enlisted from here but shortly after the family moved to London where they still reside. He was one of a group doing prisoner-of-wat escort duty and after a leave will return Overseas. Draw For Mink Scarf Near As the draw for the mink scarf which has been presented by the Laid- law Fur Farm to the gingham Red Cross will be made in the near future, any who have not secured tickets are urged to do so at once. The scarf is on display in King Bros, Store where tickets may be procured. WOMEN INCLUDED AS BLOOD DONORS Leave Names With The Red Cross At the next Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic to be held in Wingham in a few weeks, twenty-five women donors will W taken, Names of women wish- ing to volunteer may be left at the Red Cross Rooms or with Mrs. W. J. Greet. CANADA'S NEW HOSPITAL SHIP NOW STAFFED . The former Canadian National Rail- way luxury liner, Lady Nelson, is Canada's first hospital ship, In charge of the new hospital ;pip are left to right: Lieut.-Col. H. Taylor of Goderich, Ontario, Commanding Of- ficer; Capt. Charlotte .Nixon of Mont- real, Que., Matron; and Capt, G. W. Welch of Halifax, N. S., ship captain, The ship is' equipped with finest medical and surgical services possible. WHAT DATE IS ON YOUR PAPER LABEL Mailing List Has Been Corrected Up to and Including Friday Last Week The mailing list has been corrected up to and including Friday last week, Please examine the label on your paper and if there are any errors please notify this office as soon as possible. If you find that your label reads April 43, or previous to that time you are in arrears and an early settlement would be greatly apprecia- ted. Newsprint is now rationed which snakes it very difficult for publishers to carry those whose papers are in arrears. Your co-operation in bring- ing the mailing list up to date is necessary. Please give this matter your consideration. Transferred To Mount Forest Mr. Ed. Arbic, who has been on the Dominion Bank staff here, for the past two years, has been transferred to Mount Forest, Ed. has made many friends in this community who wish him the best of luck. He left Tues- day noon to take over his new position. Mrs. Arbic and baby will go to Mount Forest as soon as a house has been procured. W. C. T. U. HELD ANNUAL MEETING Officers Were Elected For The Ensuing Year 'The annual meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held at the home of Mrs. Alec Rintoul with a good attendance. The president, Miss Schwass, was in charge and opened the meeting with the singing of the hymn "On Christ the Solid Rock, I Stand." Miss Bolt led in prayer, "I'm not Ashamed to Own My Lord" was the next hymn sang Reports were given by the officers on the various forms of work carried on during the past year. All joined in singing "When the Roll is Called Uy Yonder"' and Mrs, Gowans read the Scripture lesson from the fourth chapter of Phillipians, Mrs. Rintoul and Miss Purdy favoured with a duet entitled "My Sheep Know My Voice" and Miss Purdy brought a reading on "Walk as Children of Light," The hymn "How Beautiful to Fol- low the Steps of the Saviour" was sung and Mrs. J. Anderson closed the meeting in prayer. The officers were elected as follows: President, Miss Schwass; Vice Pres., Mrs. (Rev.) Lucas; Corresponding Sec'y., Miss R. Lewis; Recording Sec'y., Mrs, Frank Collar; Treasurer, Mrs. Elmer Wilkinson; Evangelistic & Christian Stewardship, Mrs, Lucas, Mrs. Tiffin and Mrs. V. Davidson; Flower Mission, Miss Graham and Miss isard; Medal Contest, Miss Purdy; Press Reporter, Mrs. F. Collar; Little. White Ribboners, Mrs. A. Rill- told; Temperance in Sunday Schools, Miss R. Lewis; War Service Scott, Mrs, G. Scott; Pianist, Mrs, Kelly; Assistant Pianists, Mrs, Gowans and Miss Purdy. LOCAL OFFICERS- HAD PRACTICAL EXAMS Officers From Four Units Were In Attendance Twenty-six officers from the 21st (Res.) Field Brigade, R.C.A., the 11th (Res.) Field Brigade, R.C.A. of Guelph, the Highland Light Infantry (Res.) at Kitchener, the Scottish In- fantry (Res.) of Galt attended prac- tical examinations which were held in the vicinity of Molesworth on Sunday. Eleven officers of the 21st Field Bri- gade of which Lt. Col. George How- son of town is commanding officer, were present. Attending from the 99th Battery here were Lieuts. W. S. Hall, W. B. McCool and J. C. Mc- Nab of Lucknow. These officers had previously passed their written papers, Homemade Baking Sale The Ladies Guild of St. Paul's Church will hold a sale of all kinds of homemade baking in the Parish room of the Church at four o'clock on Saturday, May 22nd. BRIDGE CLUB NOW HAVING PLAYOFFS Final Game Of The Season Will Be Held Thursday Next Week The Bridge Club held a regular meeting on Thursday evening with seven tables taking part in the play. The winners were: North and South -1st., George Williams and W. H. French; 2nd., Jack Mason and J. H. Crawford; 3rd., Mrs. G. Godkin and D. Robb; 4th., Mrs. Bert Porter and Art Wilson. East and West-lst., Mrs. W. H. Warms and 'Mrs. Ed. Snell; 2nd., Mrs, H. Green and W. W. Armstrong; 3rd,, Mrs. 0. Colborne and Miss Mary Johnston; 4th., A. R. DuVal and Mrs. Art Wilson, The playoffs started on Monday night and will be continued on Thurs- day evening with the final game of the season being on Thursday night next week, May 27th, The results of the season's play are as follows: Ladies 1st., Mrs. J. H. Crawford 53.92; 2nd., Mrs, R. S. Hetherington 53.183; 3rd., Mrs, H. C. MacLean 52.335; 4th., Mrs, A. R. DuVal 51,81; 5th., Mrs. 0, Colbourne 51.705; 6th., Miss M. McCallum 50.78; 7th,, Mrs. G. H. Ross -50,761; 8th., Mrs. J. A. Wilson 50,52; 9th., Mrs. D. B. Porter 50.153; 10th., Mrs, C, H. Magee 40,5; 11th,, Miss N. Dinsley 49,224; 12th., Miss M. Johnston 49,152; 13th., Mrs. H. Campbell 48.986; 14th., Mrs. G. God- kin 48,487; 15th., Miss M. MacLean 47.672; 16th., Mrs, W. 1-1, French 47.428; 17th., Mrs. H. Green 46.734; 18th., Mrs. F. A. Parker 45.876, Men 1st,, 5. H. Crawford 58.526; 2nd., W. li: French 55.519; 3rd., Get), 53,30; 4th., 5. A. Wilson 53.052; 5th., D. Kennedy 52.616; 6th., J, Mason 52.115; 7th,, W, W. Arm- strong 50.03; Sth., D. 11, Porter 49.64; 9th., D. Robb 49.08; 10th., G.:MacKay 48.316; 11th., C. Richey 47.828; 12th., A. R.. DuVal 46,131; 18th,, H. Green 43.337,