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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-07-22, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY nod, 1943 Subscriptions .$8.00 Per Year With Which Is. Amalgamated The Carrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. ALLIED TROOPS SUCCESSFULLY LANDED IN SICILY 'THREE. WAY CONTEST IN HURON-BRUCE Henry F. Lantz, Of Carrick .Named C. C. F. Candidate • Bowled 'At WaAkerton The local Bowling Club was repre- sented at Walkerton trebles on Mon- day night by one rink, Omar Hasel- grove, Ed, Nash and Donald Rae. Passed Ekaminations Mr. Jack Heal was successful in passing his first year embalming ex- aminations at the School for Embalm- ing, Toronto, Former Resident Is Candidate Mr. Russell T. Kelley of Hamilton, advertising executive, has been chosen by the Progressive Conservatives of Hamilton-Wentworth as their stand- ard bearer. Mr, Kelley is a forther Winghamite and a short time ago was guest speaker to the Lions Club here. Three Candidates in Bruce Moffatt Jamieson, 40-year-old Sau- geen Township farmer, was nominated at Kincardine Wednesday night as C.CF, candidate for Bruce. This makes the contest there a triple affair as J. P. Johnson is the Pregressive Conservative choice and Thomas M. Duff will represent the Liberals. Former Wingham Girl's Husband Missing • Mrs, Harold Burridge (nee Betty Blackwood), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. R, wlackwood of Sarnia and former Wingham residents, received word on Friday that her husband, Sgt. Navigator Burridge was reported mis- sing after air operations over Germ- any. They have one child, a son, Leslie, who was born itr April, MAGAZINES SENT TO NAVY LEAGUE On Monday the magazine commit- tee of the, local Navy League organ- ization forwarded to the Navy League headquarters at Toronto a shipment -consisting of 760 pounds of magazines. The boys that go to sea will enjoy these whether they receive them on ;duty or while on rest ashore. Leave your current magazines at McKibbon's, Haselgrove's, . Hydro Shop, or Mason's and they will be for- warded to the Navy League. .Attending Camp At Kintail The following from here are attend- ing the David Perry Memorial Pres- byterian Camp at Kintail: Kenneth MacLean, Donnie Henderson, Marg- aret MacDonald, Donna Chittick, Alice Buchman, Betty Bell, Gwen Mc- Lean, Lorna Martin, Lois' Cruick shank, Jean Adair, Fay Angus. Two other girls, Marion Irwin and Mary Ann Cleland joined the camp the middle of the week. Orange Lodge Expresses Appreciation The officbrs and members of L.O.L. No. 794, Wingliam, take this oppor- tunitY of Nanking most heartily the council, police, the merchants, Lions Club, Church organizations and the citizens of Wingham fox' their splendid co-operation and help ht making the celebration on July 12th, an outstand- ing success. We express special ap- preciation te.the merchants and public who gave shelter in their stores and homes to the throngs of people during' the downpour of rain. This was one of the most successful commemor- ations ever staged by the local Orange Lodge, TO HOLD SUMMER UNION SERVICES Starting July 25th Presbyterian, Unit- ed and Anglican Churches To Have Union Services For' six weeks during the summer three local churches will hold union services, The churches participating are the ,,United, Presbyterian anti Anglican. These services start July 25th and will be held as follows: July 25 and August 1st, at St. An.' 'drew's Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kenneth MacLean preaching. ' Aug, 8 and 15 at Wingliarn United Church With Rev, W. A, Beecroft preaching. August 22 and 29 at St Paul's Anglican Church with Rev. E. a Gallagher preaching. 5th BLOOD DONOR CLINIC WAS MOST SUCCESSFUL YET There Were 1118 Donors, 36 Women And 72 Men The fifth Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic to be ,held here was the most successful that has been held here so far, There were '1.08 donors, 36 Women' and 72 men. These clinics are held every' five weeks and more donors are required to carry on this important work. The Clinic held on Wednesday morning last weep was started at 8,15 in the morning in order that bldod donations could be shipped on the noon express. Mrs, Cooper was in charge, Doc- tors present were, Jamieson of Brus- sels; yokes of Blyth; Johnston of Lucknow; Connell, Crawford and Red- mond of Wingham, Local and dis- trict nurses , again gave their co- operation. Twenty-one men contributed for the third time which qualifies them for the bronze button given by the Cana- dian Red Cross in recognition of those who' have made three voluntary blood donations.' These buttons are not available 'at present, owing to shortage of metal, but the names are kept on record, and when the buttons arrive, the donors will receive them. Those who have given three donations are: Horace Aitcheson, Chas. R. Coultes, E, S. Copeland, George Day, Carman Ferrier, W. H. French, Rennie Goy, Dr. George Howson, Harold Hutton, Duncan Kennedy, Roy Manuel, Fred- erick Massey, Harry Merkley, Donald McLean, Dr. K. McLennan, Harvey Neirgarth, Dr. Geo. H. Ross, Joe Schneider, Harold Vincent, Allan Williams, Walter Woods. Blood Donors At 5th Clinic Belgrave—K. H. Wheeler, Hugh Blair, Harold Vincent,, Leslie Vincent, Gordon Bosman, Graeme McDowell. Bluevale—Miss Emma Johnston, Mrs. Jack Wickstead, Mrs. Stewart McNaughton. Blyth—Jack Thompson, Reg. Schul- tz, Alfred Nesbitt, John Clarke, Edwin Cartwright, Mary Nesbitt, !Mrs. Stan- ley Chellew, Mrs, Bernice Glousher. Brussels—John Thynne, Wilfred, Cameron, Win. C. King, Gerald Gib- son, Dr. Jamieson, Mrs. B. Campbell, Margaret Gibson, Janet King. Whitechurch — Carman Farrier, Clarence Cox, Albert Coultes. Wroxeter—George Paulin, Wesley Paulin, Wm. V. Abraham, Harry Mulvey, Harold Durst, Philip Durst, John C. Gibson, Mrs. Vernon Denny, Mrs. Wm, Wright. Wingham—Howard Sherbondy, A. M. Peebles, Dr. Geo. Ross, Chas. Coultes, E. S. Copeland, W. A. Gal- braiths Nelson Fickel, George McGee, Walter Woods, Norman Jamieson, Alex Robertson, Donald McLean, Earl Wild, Frederick Massey, G. L. Dunlop, Joe Schneider, Harry Merk- ley, Rennie, Goy, Horace Aitcheson, George Day, Harry Gerrie, John Tay- lor, J. W. Bushfield, Bill Burgman, Victor Showers, Roy Manuel, Harvey Neirgarth, Joseph Clarke, Jack Temp- leman, Dr. K. McLennan, James Coultes, Dr. Geo, Howson, Harvey Aitcheson, Orville Welsh, George Skinn, Walter Lockridge, Howard. Machan, Duncan Kennedy, Carl Deans, Harold Hutton, W. H. French, Allan Williams; Alton Adams, Rev, W. A. Beecroft, Dr. W.- A. Crawford, Dr. Wm, Connell, Mrs. E. Lewis, Mrs, Leslie Wightman, Mrs. John iMcBur- hey, Mrs. Broome, Mrs. Arthur Irwin, Mrs. 'George Ross, Mrs. D. Kennedy, Mrs, 0. Haselgrove, Mrs, Sam Camp- bell, Mrs. J, P. McKibbon, Mrs. Harley •Crawford, Mrs. A, D. Mac- William, Mrs. Wm, McCool, Mrs. Lloyd Hingston, Mrs. Chas. Wilkin- son, Mrs. E. O. Gallagher, Mrs. Mur- ray Johnston, Mrs. Iris Morrey, Elsie Webb, Mae. McBurney, Isabel Ross, Mary Fralick, Lois Appleby, 13'eryl Brown, Hilda Brown, Attending Course In Toronto Miss Patricia Parker left for Tor- onto last week where she will attend an Industrial Physics and Chemistry course prior to entering war work. She is residing at St, Joseph's Court apartments. Underwent Serious Operation Mr, and Mrs, George Carter receiv- ed a telegram on Tuesday' that their son, Lloyd George Carter, 12..cA.r., underwent an operation in Alaska on July 19th. for a. ruptured appendix, The telegram stated that Itis condition is serious but not dangerous, Lloyds friends here will be pulling for his speedy recovery,. made the landing and have since pres- sed forward on the island, The Cana- dians (1st Division) are attached to the British 8th Army which is com- manded by General Sir Bernard Mont- JAMES C. SHEARER RESIGNS POSITION Agricultural Representative Handed ',In His Resignation It will be with regret that the people of Huron County learn that James C. Shearer, has resigned his position as Agricultural representative, He has held this position for the past five years and, has been with the De- partment of Agriculture for fourteen James C. Shearer years, Jim as he was known by most all has given splendid service in this district and he will be missed not only for his services to the farming com- munity, but for his varied other activ- ities. He was a very active member of the Clinton Lions ChM and took a keen interest in patriotic endeavours being chairman of his district in a number of campaigns. • In our conversation' with him on Monday, he stated that he had not as yet decided on his next move, but we are certain no matter what it is the citizens of Huron wish him the very best luck possible. Trying To Retain Mr, Shearer The following resolution was passed by the Huron County Agricultural War Committee: "Whereas, the Huron County Agri- cultural War Committee, has learned with feelings of deepest regret of the resignation of James C, Shearer, as Agricultural Representative of Huron County, they hereby desire to express their regret and also as a most repre- sentative group of Agriculturists to express their loyality to Mr. Shearer. Every movement connected with Agri- culture or Agricultural Production and in fact every move connected with the War Effort arising within his reach, has received his unreserved support and`-help, Be has shown himself to be a leader, and has great executive ability, His intimate acquaintance with this County, and the problems peculiar to it make his services more valuable today, than they have ever been, and in our opinion, more valu- able than would be the serivees of any other representative. Be it therefore resolved that in the best interests of Agricultural Production, that the Minister of Agriculture for the ProV- ince of Ontario. be respectfully asked to 'refuse to accept Mr Shearer's resignation and that Mr, Shearer should be asked to re-consider his de. vision, and that he should be persuad- ed, if at all possible to continue with gorhery. Lt.-Col, A. G. McNaughton, commander of the Canadian Corps, visited- the Canadian soldiers in Sicily and is now in North Africa. STAMP OUT U-BOAT DRIVE VERY SLOW All Will Have To Do Better If ,Objective Is To Be Reached The "Stamp Out the U-Boat" campaign is going very sluggishly and needs to be bolstered up with a great increase in sales of War Savings Stamps during the next final two weeks, if we are to meet our quota of 67 depth charges in Huron County. The cooler weather should physically stimulate us to action. .Even though we may be on vacation, the U-Boats are not. With the present increased intensity of attack, the need for greater protection against the deadly sub- marine increases also. The returns of sales of depth charges in Huron County to the, end of the third week of the campaign show that only one-tenth of the quota has been sold. If we all make an effort to buy an extra War Savings Stamp during the next two weeks, our quota will be reached, we will all feel proud of our part in the fight to finish the U-Boat, and our boys in the Navy will feel heartened by the continued support of the folks back home. Bingo Well Attended The Legion Bingo held Saturday night was well patronized and the players were delighted with the splen- did prizes. These bingos which are being held each Saturday night•in the council chambers should prove very popular. The proceeds will be for overseas smokes and Legion Post War work. Society Celebrated 50th Anniversary On Monday the Woman's Auxiliary of Trinity Anglican church, Fordwich, celebrated its 50th anniversary. The only woman present who was one of the original members of . the society was Mrs. Wm. Allen, Speakers in- cluded Mrs. R, A. Bingle, President of the Huron Diocesan Woman's As- sociation; Mrs, E, 0. Gallagher, Huron Deanery Woman's Association President; Rev. E. 0. Gallagher, rural ,dean; Mrs, Calder of Owen Sound. Mrs. Earl Corbett was in the chair. A supper was served following the meeting. BINGO! BINGO! The weekly 'Legion Bingo will be held Saturday night in the Council Chambers, This is the second Bingo in this series and Saturday night ap- pears to be popular. Drop in and have a game. Good Prizes, Proceeds fOr Overseas Smoke Fund and Post War requirements, the good work, which he has been doing in Huron County," On Monday a delegation interview- ed Hon. P, M, Dewar in an effort to have Mr. Shearer remain in his present position. The delegation Was Compos- ed Of Mr, Benson Tuekey, warden of Huron; Mr, Thos, Wilson, chairman of Huron County Agricultural Commit- tee; Harry Sturdy, vice-president of Huron County Federation of Agri- culture and Mr. W. L, Whyte, repre- senting Huron County War Commit- tee, C. C. F, CLUB WAS • ORGANIZED HERE J. H. Brockelbank, Leader Of The Opposition In Saskatchewan Was Speaker And Organizer At a meeting held in the Council Chambers on Friday evening a Wing- ham District C. C. F, Club was form- ed. Mr. 'W. James Henderson was chairman of the meeting and J, Brocklebank, leader of the opposition in the Saskatchewan Legislature, was the principal speaker and organizer. Mr. Henry F. Lantz, who was chosen C.C.F, candidate Saturday ,night also gave a short address. The officers elected were: President, Harvey Neirgarth, Vice-Pres., William G. Tucker. Secretary, H. Shapiro. Executive, J. Sparks; G. Baird; D. Eadie, Glenannan; A. MacLean, Glen- annan. Mr. Brocklebank explained that the C.C,F, was 11 years olth and is no longer the third party. It is the sec- ond party in many parts of Canada and this will happen in Ontario if it is not the 1st party. He told of the growth of the party and said that we in Saskatchewan are ready to take on the Patterson govern- ment as soon as they give us a chance, He said the movement has taken a hold on the people-and at each election more C.C.F. members had won South York from the Conservatives, won by- election at Salmon Arms won by-elec- tion at Edmonton and again won Winnipeg North. C.C.F. clubs were being formed all over the country and the C.C.F. was making headway by leaps and bounds. The old parties, he said, had failed to make people feel there is a 'differ- ence. In British Columbia these part- ies are together where they belong, he said. The picture of the past 25 years was not a pretty one, he said, with a world depression, farm income cut from a third to a quarter, 500,000 unemployed. During this war produc- tion,doubled and a half of it is for the war. Do we have to have a war to have prosperity' and economic peace, he asked? He critized the government for the way they handled the manpower of the country. There is no such thing as equality of sacrifice, he said. No one who goes to war should be worse off and no one that stays at home should be richer. He said that the excise profit tax was not stopping profit. Power is the life blood of the nation and should belong to the people yet the Aluminum Company are being given great power resources. Profits are being made out of this war, he said. A lot of people say the C.C.F. is just like the other parties, but there is a difference, he said. The C.C.F. was born in the dust, workers in the factory. It belongs to the common people and is controlled by' them and the common people pay the shot not the big companies. The C.C,F, platform, he said, was ownership of property we want such as the monopolies. The people should own the heavy industries, farm imple- ment prosecution, food processing, meat packing, milk processing, he said. If we own our roads, postal system, transportation, should we not control these industries in .a social manner. Co-operative ownership is very important. We have political democracy to-day but we must have economic democracy. We propose, he said, to give people full value for their work, we propose to plan for the fu- ture. Education is important and we must see that our best brains regard- less of financial circumstances must be given an opportunity of education. We must have better health and social services, There is no security for the returned soldier unless there is secur- ity for all the people, he said. Our objective is peace, plenty and security, he said. Engagement Announced The engagement is Announced of Marion Elizabeth, daughter of Mrs. Norman L. Fry, to Stewart A., son of Mrs. A. Scott, of Myth, formerly of Winghatn. The marriage to take place early in August, Passed' IVItisic Examinations The following pupils of Miss B. M. Gordon, A,T.C.M, #Teeswater, were successful in the recent piano examin- ations held at Walkerton: Grade VI —honours, Dawna Walker, Winghatn; Grade TI Loraine Stewart, Tees. water; 1st class honors—Lois Thom- son, Tccswatcr, honors. ST. ANDREW'S HOME HELPERS MEETING Mrs, F. J. Fowler, Presbyterial Presi- dent, Was Guest Speaker The Home Helpers of the Women's Missionary Society of St, Andrew's Presbyterian. Church held their annual meeting at the home of Mrs, E., R., Harrison, the secretary of the Home Helpers. The president was in charge and opened the meeting with a hymn, Mrs, H. F. McGee gave the scripture reading and Miss Fairy Fells led in the prayer from the 'Glad Tidings. The dedicatory prayer was given by Miss • Verna McLaughlin. Mrs. F. J, Fowler, newly elected Presbyterial president, brought a very special message to the Home Helpers. She said their aim was the same as that of the active members,' to unite women and children of the church in prayer and service for the advance- ment of the Kingdom of Christ, at home and abroad. Their 'duties being in the home and unable to attend meetings they could assist in the work through the Home Helpers fund. Miss Elizabeth Hare favoured with a solo, "Our Great Saviour". Mrs. Kenneth MacLean brought an inter- esting report of the provincial meet- ing of the W.M.S. which was held in Guelph in April. She also closed the.. meeting meeting with prayer. CIVIC HOLIDAY MONDAY, AUGUST r The Town .of Wingham will observe as usual the first Monday in August, August 2nd, as Civic Holiday. All places of business will be closed that day and Mayor J. H, Crawford has proclaimed it a holiday, The week on which this holiday oc- curs the merchants will also observe the usual weekly holiday on the Wed- • nesday afternoon. Attended Poultry Meeting Mr. Richard Procter attended the Wartime Poultry Production Confer- ence which was held at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, last week. Officially Presumed Dead In the casualty list for the R.C.A.F, over the week-end the name of a Ford- wich man again appeared. Previously Flt. Sgt. Harvey Adam Dunn, son of Mr. G. T. Dunn of Fordwich, was re- ported missing, but in this last list he is presumed dead. Fine Field Of Oats With the wet backward spring it was thought the crops would suffer greatly. However, these circumstances did not seem to affect a field of oats on the farm of Wm. J. Scott, 2nd concession of Morris. Last week Mr. Scott brought to our office some oats that was pulled at random and they measured 5 feet 1 inch in height and the whole field is about this standard. FORMER WINGHAM MAN WAS KILLED When two C,N.R, trains collided near Cranberry, Portage, Man., Sun- day night, seven men lost their lives and several were injured, Among the dead was a former Wingham man, Francis J. Flannigan, Canadian Nat- ional Railway conductor. His father was connected with the tannery near the C.N.R. tracks here prior to moving to 'London many years ago. Mr. Flannigan entered the services of the railway when he left Wingham for London and after working in Stratford he went West where he has been for 25 years. His home was in Brandon. Surviving is his wife; also six brothers, Leo f.„ Michael and James J., of London; J. J. of Toronto; C, Jw of Winnipeg, and Ernest, Baltimore; and three sisters, Mrs. Nora O'Donnell and Mrs. Dave McInnis of London, and Mrs. Michael Callahan, Toronto, CANADIAN BORN JAPS WAS SUBJECT Miss Caroline Wellwood, Returned Missionary, Welcomed By W.M.S. An interesting meeting which took the form of a round table discussion, was held in Wingham United Church by the Woman's Missionary Society, the subject being, "The truth about Japanese Canadians." Those taking part were: Mrs.' Got;vans, Mrs. Van- Wyck, „Mrs.. Greer, Mrs. L. Hingko,n and ,Mrs. F. Edgar. Many items of information concerning the Canadian- born. Japanese were brought up and discussed. Mrs. W. A, Beecroft clos- ed the conference with a solo, "A Song of Trust." The programme was ar- ranged by Mrs. Willis, 'who conducted the devotions assisted by Mrs. Chris- tie. The 'President, Mrs. Field, wel- comed Miss Caroline Wellwood, re- cently returned from China, who spoke a few words of greeting, expressing her pleasure and gratitude at' being back in her home church one again. The above picture shows Allied troops' descending a landing craft ramp and rushing to the Sicilian shore, Canadians were among the troops that ARNO KELLY NOW 2nd LIEUTENANT Among those who graduated at the Officers' Trainiag• School at Three Rivers on Saturday was Arno M. Kelly, of Kincardine, son of Mr. and Mrs, John Kelly of town, He was a visitor with his parents the first of the week. Arno was a member of the 09th (Res.) Battery here prior to his taking lip residence in Kincardine, He joined the reserve battery there and became a sergeant anti was recant- Mended for the Officers' Course in the active service, We extend con- gratulations on behalf of his friends hem, When Henry F, Lantz of Carrick, near IMildmay, was chosen standard bearer by the C.C.F. convention at Lucknow on Saturday evening, a three-way contest was assured in Hur- sson-Bruee as John W. Hanna of Wingham, Progressive Conservative and Hugh Hill, of Colborne, Liberal, bad been previously selected as candi- dates for this riding. Dr, W, V. Johnston of Lucknow was also nominated on Saturday- night but did not allow his name to gp to the vote due to pressure of businesi. Mr. Lantz is a farmer residing in Carrick township -near Mildmay. He is 46 years of age and was born in Grey township but since 1921 has farmed in Carrick. He is a veteran 'of the First World War enlisting with ~the 1st Central Ontario Regiment and serving with the 15th Battalion in France, He has been active in muni- cipal politics having been a member of the Carrick council for nine years, six as reeve. He was honored by the Bruce county council by being chosen warden for a term. At the meeting in Lucknow on Sat- mrday night a Hip-on-Bruce Riding C.C.F, Association was formed with 'the following officers: President, Alex Haggitt, Ashfield. Vice-Pres., W. James Henderson, Wingham Junction, Sec'y-Treas,, Wm. G. Tucker, Wing- tam. Executive Committee, Morley Mills, Ripley; David Eadie, Glenannan; Wm.. Rutherford, St. Helens; H. F. Lantz, Carrick; John Jamieson, Lucknow; Barry Merkley, Wingham; Mrs. Geo, Lane, Ashfield, The executive were given power to add to their numbers. (Continued on page seven) A Big Event The Women's Institute and The Men's Club are sponsoring a concert and Dutch Auction Sale to be held in. the Presbyterian Church Shed, Blue- vale, on 'Wednesday evening, July 28th at 9 o'clock, Vocal and instrumental music; 'readings; selections by Earl's orchestra, Ethel, will be given. A beautiful hooked rug and other articles will be auctioned, Tickets on a rug and . chair seat will be drawn. All 'kinds of interesting articles will be sold at a booth Bazaar. Everyone is asked to donate for this sale. Silver collection at the door. Proceeds for War Work Fund. Jean Elliott, Tres. W, I.; J. C. Higgins, Pres. of Men's, Club. 1