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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-12-30, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, SinglvCopies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THUR.,9DAY, DECEMBER 30th, 1943 Subscriptions $2.00 Per you 'ESTERN FOUNDRY CHRISTMAS PARTY bonus Cheques Distributed To. All Employees Above 90 employees and visitors were ,entertained last Thursday even- ing by the management of the West- iern Foundry Co., Ltd, The occasion eves the Christmas get-together which has been an annual feature with the Company for the past four or five years and the gathering was held this year at the Royal T During dinner music was furnished by the CKNX Ranch Boys. Com- munity.' singing was ably led by Mr. Gordon Buchanan and both Mr. Bu- ehenan and another guest, Mr. Geo. Northwood, favored with vocal selec- tions. The chairman for the evening was Mr. F. W. Spry, General Manager of the Company. He called on. Messrs Geo. Northwood, 3. H, Crawford, W. IT. Cruickshank, W. W. Armstrong and Rev. E. 0. Gallagher "as financial, legal, public relations and spiritual advisers of the Company" and' each extended greetings and best wishes to the Foundry and employees, Vice-President, H. C. MacLean, welcomed the assembly on behalf 'of -the Directors, Mr. Spry spoke briefly in apprecia- tion of the co-operation which had again resulted in a favorable years' operations, He introduced the several active service employees who were present at the dinner and also had the 20 employees with 25 years or more of service with the Company stand for recognition, 1943 bonus cheques were distributed to all employees. A feature of the, evening was the half hour Of completely mystifying magic presented by Mr. Myers and his assistant of London. The chief address was made by Mr. C. A. Roberts, assistant general man- ager. He dealt in a ehorough way -with the joint responsibilities of work- ers and management, stressing the fact that neither group had anyl con- tinuing livelihood without the other. He emphasized that teamwork is necessary in any successfulebusiness enterprise and asked all his associates to join with him in pledging that ob- servance of the Golden Rule should be the aim of each member 'of the organization throughout 1944, Hospital Auxiliary Meets Jan. 3 The Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital will hold their January meeting in the Council Chambers on Monday afternoon, Jan- wary 3, at 3.45. e THREE FIRES HERE DURING PAST WEEK Nopper Pool Room Damaged, Mrs. Stewart Henry's Home Badly. Burned and a, Chimney Fire During the. past week the firemen have had thiee calls, two of them real fires, .and one was a chimney fire of mo consequence on Wednesday even- ing about 10 o'clOck at Mrs. Ada Torrance's home, ..e Early Thursday morning Hopper's Fool Room was badly gutted when a fire broke out. It is, thought that the fire started from a cigarette butt that was thrown in the cold air register and smouldered some hours before starting the blaze. The damage is ex- tintated at $2000. Damage was exten- sive to the roof and floor and two pool tables were badly wrecked. The whole building was a mess with smoke and water. The heat was so great "that it cracked one of the plate glass windows. The stock on the shol'ves was also ,spoiled. Work on repairing the damages was commenced oil Mon- day morning, Smoke flooded the theatre next door but after being aired out it was found no harm done, The flour stock in Adams feed store in the building to the south, was spoiled by smoke, On Monday night about 11 a fire, of undetermined origin Matted .ht the Koine of Mrs. Stewart Henry, next to Murray's Machine Shop. The back of the house was completely wrecked but ,the firemen saved some of the front totfirta. They are smoked up and wet however. The house is owned by Finlay Mellor of Acton, Mr. Henry is, overseas with the army 110 damage was done to adiolning buildings' which ihowed good work on the part of the fire $tigtdo.„ LOCAL COUPLE MARK GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Henry- Allen Celebrated Their 50th Wedding Anniversary On Monday On behalf of the citizens of this community we 'extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen, North Street, who on Monday celebrated their Golden Wedding. On Monday afternoon Mr, and Mrs. Allen celebrated with relatives from Exeter, Zion, Centralia, Teeswater, Winchelsea. Their nephew Howard Schaub of Teeswater, at present with the R.C.V.N.R., in New Brunswick, was among those in attendance. In all forty were served at the celebration dinner. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Allen were at home to their local friends and a large number called to extend their felicitations. It was very gratifying to find them both well and happy on this great occasion• and even at a late hour they were still graciously receiving guests. They were married at Wingham on December 27th, 1893 by the Rev. Samuel Celery, who was Methodist minister here at that time. Since their, marriage' they have lived in Wingham, except for three years when they re- sided in Wroxeter, For thirty-three years Mr. Allen wee employed by the Canadian National Railway retiring 12 years' ago. Mr. Allen who is 78 years Of age was born in Devonshire, England, coming to Wingham when he was 16 years old with his uncle, Mr. Eli El- liott, who conducted a brick yard here. Mrs. Allen, the former Mentie Friend- ship, was born at Centralia 68 years ago and she also has been a resident here for many years as she came to Wingham with her father, the late Thomas Friendship, when she was a child Of nine years. Mr. Allen has six sisters, five in England and one in Toronto. Mrs. Allen has a brother, Thomas Friendship of Teeswater, and Mrs. Win. Chapman of Ottawa. They had no children —bet' throtigholit the years have had the company of their niece, Mrs. A. R. (Mentie) DuVal since she was three years of age. Again we extend congratulations and the wish that they enjoy many more years of happiness together. RED CROSS ROOMS RE-OPEN JANUARY 4 After a holiday from Red Cross work for the 'Christmas and 'New Year holidays the Red Cross work rooms will re-open on Tuesday after- noon, January 4th. All ladies are re- quested to take part in this very im- portant part of the war effort. NEW YEAR DOINGS AT THE ROYAL T New Year's Eve — Old and New Time dancing to Tiffin's Orchestra. Admission 50 cents. Dancing 10 to 2. Saturday night—mixed dancing to Elliott Carruther's Orchestra. Admis- sion 50 cents.* Dancing 9 to 12. e In Italy *Mrs. Win. Krohn received a letter from her son, L/Cpl, Charles W. Krohn, that he had arrived safely in Italy. 4. HAS POSITION IN OTTAWA Former Proprietor of Advance-Times With W.P.T.B. )( Announcement has been received of the appointment of A, G. Smith, form- erly proprietor of the Advance-Times, to the position of Assistant Supervisor of Regional and Local Board Offices of the W.P.T.B. in Canada. Mr, and Mrs. Smith and fetidly have resided in Toronto since leaving Wingham in 1926, and in 1940 Mr. Smith was.presi- dent of the Huron Old Boys Assoti- ation of Toronto. His headquarters will, of necessity, be in Ottawa for the duration.)( Prior to his new appoint- ment, he was fo,‘ over a year an ex- ecutive member. of the Toronto Re- gional Offiee of the ,Board. During their residence in Witighain Mr. and Mrs. Smith made many friends who wish them success in this new sphere. Their youngest son Alvin, is a Pilot °Meer at present located in 'the north of Scotland, and is 'captain of a Halifax Making leech- pational flights over Gerntany, d•AMOMMAR0020.2"0, 2kt*--"eiel • • The close of 1Q43 finds us again able to look back upon a year of gratifying co-operation, from the folk of this district. We have good reason to be thankful to all our friends, and we extend our sincere wishes for a Happy and Victorious New Year Tbe Zibbante = Xime5 attb tail ,4ifig044,%-0K-AKACiAKHAKIWA . . MORRIS COUPLE DAD GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Procter Celebrated Their 50th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Procter- of Morris Township celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Mon- day, December g7th, at their home on the 3rd concession. A dinner was held in their honour at 12 o'clock noon, and during the afternoon and evening they received many old friends and neigh- bours and were ,recipients of beautiful gifts and messages of congratulation. At the dinner were the members of their family, Stewart and Mrs. Proc- ter; Harold and Mrs. Procter of Mor- ris; Verda, Mrs. Bert Armstrong of Wingham, also their seven grand- children with the exception of AC2 Charles Procter, who is in training with the R.C.A.F. at Lachine, Que, Miss Eliza Procter of Morris town- ship, cousin of Mr. Procter,. and Dr. R. L. Stewart of Wingham, brother of Mrs. Procter, who were bridesmaid and groomsman at the wedding 50 years ago; Mrs. R. L. Stewart; Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Geddes of Belgrave; Mrs. Geddes being a guest at the wed- ding; Rev. G. H. and Mrs. Dunlop, pastor of the,Belgrave United Church of which Mr. and Mrs. Procter are members, made up the dinner party. The table was decorated in gold and white and centred with a large wed- ding cake, also trimmed with gold. Mr. Procter was born on. the 4th concession of Morris township where he lived until his marriage when he settled on the farm where they still reside. He was a member of the Morris township council for a number of years, and a member of the session of Belgrave United Church. Mrs. Procter who was formerly Miss Mary Ann, Stewart, was born in Blue- vale and has been an active member of the Women's Missionary Society and Women's Association and a faith- ful worker of the Red Cross, Both Mr. and Mrs. Procter are enjoying fairly good health. Following the dinner Stewart Proc- ter acted as master of ceremonies for a short program, Rev. G. H, Dunlop brought greetings from the Belgrave United Chprch, Mr, and Mrs. Procter were presented with a purse of money by their immediate family. Mr. Proc- ter was presented with a cane by mem- bers of the Procter and Stewart fam- ilies and Mrs. Procter was given a purse of money. Other gifts were received from Neighbours and friends. INSTITUTE TO MEET THURS. AFTERNOON The Institute will, hold its Decem- ber meeting on Thursday afternoon this week. Will the members please note the change eof date. Every one is requested to attend as an interest- ing program has been arranged. The roll call will be answered by each member bringing a 10 or 15 cent gift. Mrs. A. R. DuVal will give a talk on Christmas Music and Christmas Carols will form the musical portion of the program. Mrs. W. J. Henderson win present ,her report of the area convention which was held at London. Convenors are Mrs. W. Field, Mrs. W. E. Hammond. Hostesses are Mrs. Mrs, S. Bateson, 'Mrs. T. Bower, Mrs, W. Mitchell and Mrs. W. H. Fraser, NEXT WEEK IS THE WEEK OF PRAYER Services Will Be Held Each Evening Next Week Except Saturday The people of ,Wingham are asked to plan now to be present at the serv- ices of Intercession to be held during the World Week of Prayer, which will be observed in Wingham, Monday, January 3 to Friday, January, 7. Addresses will be given by a num- ber of visiting clergymen, who have kindly consented to come for these most important services. Come and hear their message. Share in our Intercessions. 'I exhort therefore, that first of all supplications, prayers, interces- sions and giving of thanks, be made for all men—for Kings and for all that are in authority, that we may lead quiet and peaceful lives." Let us pray for deliverance—for the Peace of the World. Let us pray for our men and women in the forces—let us not fail to lift up holy hands of prayer for those who are giving so much for us. Let us pray for the wounded—for the bereaved, Let us all meet with God—let our requests' be made known unto Him.. And most important offer to God the gift of ourselves. Services will be held in the follow- ing places, with speakers as indicated, beginning 'each evening at 8 o'clock, An offering will be taken at each service, and after expenses have been met, the balance will be given to the Women's Auxiliary of the Wingham General Hospital. Monday, January 3—The Salvation Army Hall—Rev. Hugh Jack, Presby- terian Church, Se,aforth, Tuesdayjarittary 4 The Baptist Church—Rev, Hugh Jack, Wednesday, January 5—St, Paul's Church—Rev, R. N, Stewart, United. Church, Teeswater. • Thursday, January 0-,-The United Church.---Rev, Murray Stewart, Cola borne St. 'United Church, London. Friday, January 7 Presbyterian Church—key. P. V., Streeter, Trinity Anglican Chtirch, l3lyth, r I Ken .Johnston of Ipperwash and his wife of Toronto, were week-end visit- ors with their parents, SCHOOLS OPEN ON MONDAY NEXT WEEK New Teacher Engaged For The High School The Christmas and New Year holi- days for both the High and Public Schools will finish the end of this week as schools re-convene on Mon: day next, January 3rd. Prior to the closing of the schools, attendance was somewhat effected as the flu took its toll among the students. How- ever there was not the absentism that was so prevalent in many schools in neighboring towee. The only change in staff will be at the High School. Miss Mary Ellen Taylor has been engaged by the board to replace Mrs. Wm. Cruikshank, who has been pinch-hitting during the fall term, We extend a welcome to Miss Taylor on behalf of the people of this community. BRIDGE CLUB Five tables took part in the play at the Wingham Bridge Club on Thursday evening. A Howell move- ment was used with the following re- sults: 1st,, Mrs. Eckensweiler and J. A, Wilson; 2nd,, Mrs. A, R. DuVal and 5, H. Crawford; 3rd,, Mrs, D. B. Porter and Gordon McKay; 4th., Mrs. J. J. Brown and Mee. E. D. Bell, DOG CORNERED FOX. IN HORSE STABLE Fox Was Quickiy Caught Most people have a difficult time to bag a fox, but not so for Mr, Alva McDowell of East Wawahosh. Re- cently he heard his dog doing some unusual barking in the horse stable and sensing something was amiss he hurried to the barn and there to, his surprise his faithful dog had a large fox cornered, There was a rush to clost the doors And windows and after that it was all over with poor reyrutrd as it was quickly captured, We have heard of many strange ways of capturing foxes but to have a dog that will chase them into the stable then bark for help is certainly very unusual. HURON COUNTY LEADS IN GRAIN SUBSIDY Plan Ends On December 31st Up to November 30, the Ontario Department of Agriculture has paid out $353,372.25 to Ontario farmers in subsidies on feed grains brought from Western Canada since the subsidy was inaugurated in August. The extent to which Ontario farmers are taking ad- vantage of the opportunity to secure Western feed grains at favorable prices is indicated by the fact that ap- elic4tiOne for subsidy are being re- ceived at the rate of about 1.500 per week. A heavy accumulation of ap- plications is now being worked off and in November 1,000 more applica- tions were put through for payment than were received but there are still some 4,000 to 5,000 waiting payment. The Ontario feed grain subsidy terminates on December 21 and all ap- plications must reach the Ontario De pertinent of Agriculture not later than January 31, 1944. Applications for less than five-ton lots will be accepted only from farmers who have previ- ously sent in applications. The subsidies paid represent ship- ments to Ontario of 199.770 tons of feed grain. Httron county tops the list with 1,953 applications covering 19,404 tons on which subsidies of $33,- 825,26 were paid. The total appli- catiotis numbered 19,333 so that Hur- tr county represents about 10 per cent, of the total for the province, Second in line was Perth county with 1,327 applications, 14,459 tons of feed and a subsidy of $24,571.25. Heard Broadcast From Ted and Lloyd Elliott, over- seas,. word came that they both 'en- joyed hearing the Wingham voices from good old Canada. Passed Naval Course MO,S. Clifton Walsh of an Eastern Port, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Walsh of Belgrave, successfully passed With honours a radio detection course. Skating Started Friday The fleet skating of the season was Priday afternoon last week. There was also skating on Christmas after.' noon. Skating will be held through. out the, season on Wednesday even- ings, Saturday afternoon and even' ingS. Christmas Mail Overseas Postmaster A. Peebles has received word that 200,000 bags of Christmas mail arrived safely overseas. All of the mail for overseas got through safely—a great effort on the part of the postal authorities and those who worked on or convoyed the ships. `e, BLOOD CLINICS ARE POSTPONED FOR NOW More Names Are Required However For Donor Lists The Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic which was scheduled for -early in January has been postponed indefinite- ly and notice will be given in advance as far As possible as to the date it will be held, The postponement was due to the told weather and the large amount of snow making conditions uncertain. The public are reminded however, that n'iore donors are required than those now registered. Leave your name at MCItibhentS Drug Store or at the tea Cross rooms, MORRIS REEVE AND COUNCIL HIVED Aeclarnation Qiven 190 Council At Nominations Held On Monday' Interest is at a low ebb in municipal affairs in Morris Township if the at tendance at the nomination meeting held ;on Monday afternoon is the standard to judge by, The smallest gathering in years, perhaps in all time was on hand to nominate and hear the reports for the year. The council of last year were the only candidates nominated and clerk George :Martin 'declared them duly- elected as follows; Reeve Cecil Wheeler by Martin Grasby and Jas. Clark. Council C, R, Coultes by Robt. McBurney and Wm, Blydges, James Michie by Jas. Clark and Martin Grasby. Wm. Speir by Thos. Ellis and Wm. Erydges, Harvey Johnston, by Gilbert Mc- Callum and Wilmer Cahill. Ex-Reeve Robert Shortreed was ap:- pointed chairman for the meeting which followed the nominations. Cecil Wheeler The first speaker was the present Reeve, who is also reeve for 1944. He explained at the outset that he would confine his remarks pretty much to County Council matters and the coun- cillors would report on their work. He said in the first year at Goderich it was difficult to get familiar with what was going on as matters were done mostly in committee. He had carefully studied the minutes howeVer and felt he would be in a better posi- tion at county council in the following year. He said the bridge at Ethel was only given a temporary fix as it was necessary to build the -Cunningham bridge. The Gorrie bridge was also built as it was washed out. As far as possible the roads will be plowed this winter. A new tractor snow plow and a tractor had been ad- ded to the equipment. He said there were about 397 miles of County roads. The road committee had purchased $45,000 in Victory Bonds and the General Account $30,000, He told of a visit to the County Home and reported it a wonderfully (Continued on page four) GEORGE NORTHWOOD IS PILOT OFFICER Priends of Pilot Officer George Northwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Northwood of town will be pleased that he has been promoted to the rank of Pilot Officer recently. George is a graduate of Clinton Radio School and has been stationed at Sydney, N.S. He is at present home- on leave' ‘r, Best Foot Forward Is the picture playing at the Lyceum Theatre, Thursday, Friday and Satur- day this week, starring Lucille Ball and Win. Gaxton. Matinee Saturday-, afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Two shows.. Saturday night. LEBANON CHAPTER NAME OFFICERS Annual Meeting Was Held Last Week The annual meeting of Lebanon Chapter No, 84, RAM., R.R.C., was held last week when the following officers were elected, The installation ceremonies will take place at the Jan- uary meeting. I,P.Z.—Ex. Comp, W. A. Crawford, Z,—W. A, Galbraith. H.—V. Ex. Comp, Alex Reid. By. Comp, R. A, Coutts, P.S.—Rt, Ex, Comp. R. C, Thomp. son S,S.—Coxnp. W. a Phair, j.S.—Comp, Percy C. Staittton, Trews,—Ex, Comp. H. L. Sherbotuly. S.N.—Ex, Comp. Thos. 'Gilmour, S.E.--Ex. Comp, 14. P. McGee, 0,G.—Ex. Comp, E. J. Nash. M. 4th V.—V. Ex, Comp. G. W. Carr. M. 3rd V.--Ex, Comp. T. It Gib. Son. M. 2nd Ex. Comp. G. H. Ross. M. 1st Ex, Comp, Alen Add, Auditors—Itt. 'Ex, Comp. G. IX, Ross and Rt. IN. Comp, W. 8. 140.