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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-01-27, Page 1tiona $2.00 or Year SOK WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27th, 1944 Single Copies Five Cents With Which Is Amalgamated The G $ 12041.90 Expenditures 'Teachers., Salaries - 8724,51 Caretaker's Salary . 883.25 Other Salaries 110,00 Stationery & Supplies 834.02 Library, Maps, Etc. ..... 120,82 Manual Training ... . ... . . 25,30 Home Economics ..... 51,17 Music and .... 49.72 Repairs . .. . ... •109,56 ittsurante . ...... . . ... 812,28 Water, Light & Fuel 752.28 Caretaker's ,Supplies 87.47 Postage, gerv., tett— .. 20.15 Printing, Stat,„ Etc. 41.88 Sundries widd......di...4;4.11.40moitia,14. 1,08 O'n timid boa,8i °48 481.89 $ 20400 MUST KEEP 1943 LICENSE 'PLATES Stickers Now On Sale For 1944 Motorists are reminded, not to re- move their 1943 license plato from their cars when they archase their new licenses for 1944, The 1.943 plates are to remain, and stickers will be issued on payment of the 1944 license fee. These are to be placed on the lower left-hand corner of the windshield. By adopting the sticker system over two hundred tons of metal will be saved for war industry as well as a great deal of labour. Mr. Alf. Carr, has redeived his sup- ply of stickers for passenger cars and trucks, also drivers permits, and these went on -sale Monday. Trailers will have markers as before but these had not been received up to time of going to press, GOFORTH AUXILIARY JANUARY MEETING New Study Book VVas Introduced The Goforth Auxiliary of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church held their first meeting of the year, Tuesday evening, January 18, at the' home of Mrs. G. E. Northwood. The program from the Glad Tidings was followed, the theme being "Help Me 0 , Lord to be Worthy of Peace and to Work for Victory." The meeting was con- ducted by Mrs.. J. P. McKibbon, the president. Miss Elizabeth Hare as guest soloist, salig very sweetly. Mrs. W. W. Gurney read the scripture les- son from Phillippians 2:1-13, and Mrs. Gannett led in prayer. The dedica- tion prayer was given by Mrs. J. P. McKibben. Mrs. Kenneth MacLean gave a very inspiring New Year's message, her theme being "The Web of rife" We must each ask, "What pattern am I going to weave into the 366 days of 1944?" The president introduced the new study book, "Under the Southern Cross", dealing with Missions in Brit- ish Guiana and Latin America. The very interesting paper which was al- most entirely geographical, was fol- lowed by a quiz. The meeting closed with a hymn and the Benediction, and the Usttaul-pleas- ant social hour following. INSTITUTE MEETING FRIDAY AFTERNOON The January meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held in the Council Chambers on Friday afternoon this week, January 28th. The conven- er will he Mrs. Geo. Orvis. The roll call will be answered by stating something money cannot buy: Mr. A. R. DuVal will give an address on Fur Farming. This should be most interesting for the members and it is hoped that all will be present. The hostesses will be Mrs. S. S. Campbell, Mrs. W. S. Hall, Mrs. W. E. Ham- mond, Mrs. Gordon MacKay. Sea Cadet Eddie Carter of Kitch- ener, spent the week-end with his: father, Mr. Fred Carter. FOR THOSE IN PERIL ON THE 111611 SEAS Local Navy League Appeals For Magazines It was recently disclosed that the British NaVit to remain mistress, the seas E,ltd, to continue to deliiief the goods to United Nations fighters. - the. world over, has had to pay the price of 513 ships lost since the war . began up to December 3, 1943. Of these 244 were warships of all, types and 269 were auxiliary vessels.. The British Navy it is pointed out, includes ships 'of the Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Australia Navy and the Royal New Zealand Navy. Many of • those ships were lost on the convoy routes of the North Atlantic and. Arctic oceans. How many men were .lost is not disclosed. Nor is disclosed the num- ber of merchant vessels in convoy that went through the sea actions in which those warships were lost, However, it is generally understood that thousands of sailors and thous- ands more merchant seamen went down with their ships, thousands more were wounded, To every man jack who sails our seas either in warships or in convoy on merchant ships, life at sea in war- time. has been and is a time of fight- ing an arch-enemy, fighting the elegy ments, watching unceasing strain, at all times. In the four navies combined there are hundreds of thousands of men fighting for all of us who are part of the "United Nations, The loss of ships was greater, the sacrifice of human. life was greater. Truly, the words "for those in peril on the sea," covers -a lot of territory! They call for a lot of thinking, toO. Let us turn thoughts into action Ott behalf of our sailors 'by -turning to the Navy League with an offer of help, for they care for all our sailors, . Magazines Wanted For those lads who risk their lives for us on the seas the Wingham Branch of 'the Navy League is -collect- lug magazines. Live them at kihbons, Haselgrovess, Hydro Shop, Mason's or McAvoy*S. Can you assist?. The Annual. Meeting of the Wing," ham United Church was well attended on Monday evening. The attendance at the Congregational Supper held prior to the meeting was attended ,by 225, The meeting opened with a choir number "Moonlight" by Eaton Farling, A devotional period was conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. A. Beecroft and the choir sang ':Going a Milking" by Caldicott. The King was sung in honour of the 101 on the Honour Roll. The statistical report showed a resi- dent membership of 648, '5 more than last year. The number of families 332 is 1 more than last year. There were 11 baptisms, 9 marriages, 10 burials.. Mr. Beecroft spoke of the happy relationship with the other churches of the town and expressed his apprecia- tion for the co-operation he received in the work of the church life from the session, stewards, officials and others., Mr. E. S. Copeland was appointed chairman and W. G. Tiffin, secretary for the meeting. The elections resulted asjollows: Trustees—E., S. Copeland, H, E. Isard, F. R. Howson, J. J. Moffatt. Session—Wm. Wellings, Win, Field, Thos. Gilmour, Jas. Mitchell, G. N. Underwood, W. F. Burgman. Stewards—Dr. A. J. Fox, W. B. Mc- Cool, W. VanWyck, H. Carmichael, Dr. McLennan, Harold Wild, Geo. Taylor resigned and Elmer Ireland was appointed. The Sunday School report presented by C. Machan, showed a membership of 175 and an average attendance of 93. The receipts amounted to $585.24 and there was a good balance at the end of the year. The Library report was given by W. G. Tiffin. There are 749 books in the library and 1260 were- loaned, an increase over the previous sear of 256. The Baby Band report by Mrs. W, F. Burgman showed receipts of $14.12. There are 58 regular members and 2 life members. Mrs. L. Hisler gave the Mission Band report. The membership is 20 and tile average attendance was 11, Receipts amounted to $18.00. The Evening Auxiliary report was presented by Mrs, W. S. Hall, who stated the receipts were $412.01. The aevrage attendance was 30 and the membership was 37. . Mrs. S. S. Camp-bell reported for the Woman's Auxiliary. This group had receipts of 1.55,89 and the aver- age dilkidatiee at the heetlfigg was 15. The WAliileit's kissiorary Society had receipts of 016:10. The annual membership is 46, 1116 members 19. This •report was presented by Mrs. Walter VanWyck, The treasurer's -statement was pre- sented by Elmer Wilkinson. That the church enjoyed a most successful year financially was shown by this state- ment. There is balance of $410.77. General receipts amounted to $10,237.- 30. The mortgage fund receipts were $1000 and for Missions $2137.82. There is .but $500 to pay off on the mortgage and there is some money in this fund at present. Mr. F, W. French and Elmer Wilk- inson were re-appointed auditors, '--"BLOOD DONOR CLINIC . HERE IN gDRUARY Will Be Held Wednesday, Feb. 16th Need For Banks of Serum Growing In 'Importance Another ',Red. Criss Blood Donor Clinic will be held in the Council Chambers here on Wednesday, Feb., .,nary 16th. The need for a greater list of donors is as urgent as ever, if ;not more so. If you have not yet en- rolled as a blood donor do so now. Leave your name at McKibbon's or .at the Red Cross rooms Tuesday or Thursday' afternoons. Your donation may be the means of saving the life ,of one of our boys Over There. • Large shipments of Canadian dried blood serum from ,Canadian donors, .are being built up in Great Britain at strategic points, so that they might be moved quickly to any invasion zone when the Western front is opened. More and more blood plasma is need- ed from Canada' if battle wounded ;men are to have a chance to survive. Bea donor—both men and women can -donate. LUCKNOW HUNTERS BAGGED A WOLF *While hunting in Kinloss Township Dick McQuillan and Bill Kennedy, of Lucknow, came i upon a pair of wolves. :They, were successful in shooting one ,of the animals,*Armed only with shot guns they both shot at, one of the beasts killing it but the other made its -escape. They went to the county seat to claim their bounty. The wolf was .about the size of large police dog. Names Reversed In- the report of the Red. Shield for last week the convenors of committees should have read: sewing committee, Mrs. Lorne .Sanderson, convenor; wool convenor, Mrs. C. Everick, 6011110N GANNETT IS P. S. BOARD BEAD Inaugural Meeting Was Held Last Week The Wingham Public School Board met far its inaugural meeting at the school on e nes ay even ng as week. The Board Members are: Alf. Lockridge and W. T. Cruickshank, Ward' 1; Gordqn Gannett and Geo. R Scott, Ward 2; C. B. Armitage and Charles Lloyd, Ward W. F. Burg, man and R. A. Coutts, Ward 4. Mr. Coutts- is a -new- member of the Board this year. Trustee Gordon Gannett was named chairman for the ensuing year, Miss Alberta Walker was re-appointed sec- --retary-treasurer.. Chief Geo Allen was re-appointed attendance officer. Mr. W. H. French was appointed to the Wingham High School Board for 1944. , The following committees were eled- ted: Property Committee C, W. Lloyd, G. R. Scott, W.-T.• Cruickshank, R. A, Coutts. Purchasing -Committee—C, B. Armi- tage, W. F. Burgman, T. S. Beattie: Management Committee 'C. B. Armitage, ?G. Gannett, W. F. Burg- =Pan, A. 5. Lockridge. Finance Committee — C, B. Armi- tage, A. 5, Lockridge, W. F. Burgman, Financial Statement Receipts Bal. on -hand Dec. 31, '42 $ 1222,47 'Non-aesident Fees. ..... 65.00 Government Grants ............ 710.93 Municipal Levy 9800.00 Sundries ..... „ .. - . 243.50 ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH 'ANNUAL MEETING Church Enjoyed A Year Of Progress At the Annual Meeting of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church held on Monday evening the various reports presented were evidence that the church had a successful 1943 and that every department of the church had shown progress. Rev, Kenneth MacLean opened the meeting with a devotional period and stated Mal the membership at the end, of the year was 424. Six 'members had been added by PrOlession of Faith, four had been, removed by certificate and six by death. There haire been 74 members enlist. Mr. Mac Graham was elected as chairman for the business. portion of the meeting, Mr. H. F. McGee, who has be'en treasurer of the Budget for 20 years resigned and a committee was named to procure a successor. The following were elected -to the Board of Managers for a term of three years: C. G. Gammage, Gordon Gan- nett, W. W. Gurney, John P, Mc- Kibbon, H. C. MacLean. Other mem- bers are D. Rae, Thos. Graham, 'J. E. Currie, T. A. Currie, W. H. Haney, G. Olver, . H. L. Sherbondy, Carl Deans, A. M. Peebles, J. W. Leggatt. Mr. W. Jos. Henderson and Mrs. R .H. Lloyd were re-elected trestees and Mrs. G. Godkin and Mrs. Geo. R. Scott were again named auditors. Members of the, session are: H. F, McGee, John Raby, W. H. Gurney, W. E. Hammond, W. J. Clark, R, H. Lloyd, Jas, Moffatt, W. A. Miller, Geo. R. Scott, Malcolm Grahatn, Dunc- an Kennedy, Geo. Wilson, Clarkson -Martin, Stafford Bateson, Gordon Gannett, The Budget report Was given by Mr. EI. F. McGee, it showed that $980.00 had been remitted to the church of- fices an increase over the previous year. The report of the Women's Mission- ary Society by Mrs. T. C. King, show- ed a year of activity, This society had 27 Life Membdrs. The alloca- tion was exceeded $357.50 being for- warded to the Presbyterial treasurer. The Ladies' Aid Society report given by Miss Beatrice Graham, showed that $131.41 had been raised during the year and that the balance to carry (Continued on page four) Received Cap at Victoria Hospital Miss Eileen Dark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Dark, was one of the class that received their caps at Vic- toria Hospital, Landon, last week' This class have been training for the past four months. Mrs. Dark was present for the ceremony. Injured Hip In Fall Mrs. Harry Browne severely injured her hip and was otherwise bruised when she fell down the steps at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. LanceBrown, Waterloo. She is at present in Wingham General Hospital and her friends will wish her a speedy recovery. Bill Burgman Has Enlisted 4,, Mr. G. W. (Bill) Burgrnan, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Burgritan of town, has along with many. others of his class at the Royal Dental College, enlisted in His Majesty's forces. Bill will complete his \year to graduation and then will be on,full army time in the Dental Corp: County Council Appointments Mayor Fred L. Davidson was re- appointed by Huron County Council to the Wingham Hospital Board for one year and T. Harry Gilson was re-appointed to the Wingham High School Board for a three year term. The usual grant of $700 was made to Wingham Hospital by the council and the Wingham Horse Show will re- ceive $100 the same as last year. 50 Years A Subscriber In, renewing her paper last week, Miss Annie C. Meiklejohn of Van- couver states• that she has been a sub- scriber to the Advance-Tiros for over 50 years and T just feel I cannot do without it. It is Over forty years since Miss Meildejohn left Winghatri and she gays, I have seen many changes, 1 have changed my address several times during the past year, but I always got the Advante,Tirnes and tpass At on to a Mart that worked in the furniture factory when tell owned it and his sister also reads it. She was in the bakery business In Winglians years ago, Correction In the Annual Report of the Wing- ham Red Cross, the item which read "6th line" should have read "9th line". The small group of women On the 9th of Turnberry have been hard working and faithful in their war effort since the beginning, sending in a monthly quota of -quilts, sewing and knitting, as well as cash contributions. The Red Cross regrets this- error, EVENING AUXILIARY HAD FINE MEETING Blessing of Health Was Topic The January meeting of the Even- ing Auxiliary, of the Wingham United Church, was held Tuesday of last week at the •home of Mrs. W. W. Currie with a good attenance. Mrs. W. L. Kress was in charge of the meeting. Miss Cora Gannett gave the scripture reading and Mrs. Cas- lick led in prayer, Mrs. L, Idisler gave a pleasing solo. Mrs. !George, Howson gave the topic "The blessings of Health" from the study book "For All of Life, The president, Miss H. McGregor, conducted the business and the reports all showed that last year was very successful for the AuxIllary. At the close of the meeting a social hour was enjoyed. GENERAL HOSPITAL HAD RECORD YEAR Need For More Accommodation Was Stressed At Annual Meeting Of Wingham general Hospital Reports presented at the annual meeting of the Wingham General- Hospital Association, showed that the hospital had in' 1948 a record year as far as available records were concerned, Mr. R.' 1-1, Lloyd, chair- man of the Board 'of Directors, pre- sided,. Mr. Lloyd brought to the at- tention of the ineeting the need for more beds at the hospital, also room must be made available to house the X-Ray and Hanley table by is being donated' to the hospital by Mr. W. A. Galbraith on behalf of the J. C. Currie Estate. The- Matter of building an addition -or -wing at the hospital has been receiving the •attention of the Board, Mr, Lloyd said. The public will be fully informed in the .near future, when plans are further ad- vanced, and the public will be given an opportunity to -subscribe to. this project. He expressed appreciation of the board for the splendid work done by the superintendent and staff and the fine assistance of the Ladies' Aux- iliary. Mr. J, W. McKibbon, who has been a member of the hospital board for many years, was made an Honorary Director and the meeting approved a motion that a letter of appreciation, for his long and faithful service, be sent him. Directors for 1944 were elected as follows: R. H. Lloyd, W. W. Arm- strong, H, C. MacLean, Wm. G. Hamilton, Capt. W. J. Adams, A. '3. Walker, The last named is -a new member of the board.. Other members are Mayor Fred L. Davidson, Huron County representative; Walter Van- Wyck, Town of Wingham represent- ative, and Dr. W. A. Crawford for thd Medical Association.' Financial Statement -Receipts Bal. on hand Jan. 1, 1943 ...$ 462.73 Private and Semi-Private Patients 13046.32' Municipalities for indigents 175,00 Town of Wingliam, grant 400.00 County of Huron, grant 700.00 Operations 1168.25 Dressing, Mediuines, etc. x 534.25 X-Ray Patients 557.50 Miscellaneous - rebates and Sundries Donations (from J. C Currie Estate) - $ 18911.94 Expenditures Food Supplies $ 2387.18 Drugs 704,05 Surgical 933.52 X-Ray Supplies 72.23 Laboratory & Pathology ,34.90 Linens, Bedding, Etc. 47.00 Laundry and Supplies 147,81 Fuel 880.85 Light and Power 356,19 Water 56.35 Taxes and Insurance 258.55 Repairs and Equipment. 2333.49 Interest and Exchange 16.91 Advertising, Postage, Etc. ... 158.39 Telephone and Express 154.04 Victory Bond .„ , 1000.00 Miscellaneous 34,55 Salaries including Tax 8001.47 Audit Fees 15,00 Bal. on hand Dec. 31, 1943 ... 1319.46 $ 18911,94 -Balatice on hand ,$ 1319,46 Accounts Payable 1054.88 Surplus $ 264,58 Mr. H. L. Sherboridy was re-ap- pointed auditor. (Continued on page seven) Mrs, J, M. Howell of Toronto, is visiting at the home of T. Y. Smith. BRIDGE CLUB Eight tables took part in the play at the 'NA/Ingham Bridge Club on Thursday evening, The attendance at these weekly games- has continued to be larger than last year. The results: North and South-1st„ C. G. Gam- triage and Dave Robb; 2nd,, Mrs, R. S. Hetherington and Miss Margaret MacLean; 3rd , Mrs.. C. H. Magee and Art Wilson; 4th., Mrs. H,. C. MacLean and George Ross. East and West 1st., Mrs, Fred Spry and Gordon IVfaeltay; 2nd,, Miss M. McCallum and y. H. Crawford; 8rd., Bert Porter and W.. H, French; 4th,, Miss Y. MePher- Soa and hT, L, SherbonclY. LEGION AUXILIARY TO MEET JOINTLY Mr, J. Waring of London, Regional Secretary of C.L.E,S,, Will Be Guest Speaker On Tuesday evening next week, February 1st, the Legion and the Ladies' Anxillary to the Legion will following their regular meetings, be given an address by Mr, J. Waring of London, Regional Secretary of the Canadian Legion Educational Services. Members of both organizations are urged to attend to hear a most inter- esting and instructive address, A social time will also be held, COUNCIL PURCHASES NEW FIRE SIREN Action Taken As Old Siren Failed On Several Occasoins At a special meeting of the Town Council held on Friday night, the council decided to purchase from the Bickle-Seagrave, Limited, a 2 horse- power Federal Fire Siren at a price of $265.00. Mayor Davidson drew the attention of the council to the fact that the siren was now out of order and suggested that the matter of pur- chasing a new one should be consider- ed at this time., ' Councillor D. Kennedy, chairman of the Fire Committee, presented prices and descriptions of fire sirens and read a letter from the Bickle-Seagrave firm recommending a 2-h.p. siren. Following discussion it was decided to purchase the above named siren on motion of Councillor Kennedy and Reeve Evans. Mr. Frank Madill was present and addressed the Council on behalf of the Lions Club. He suggested free skating periods at the Arena for the children. That this matter be left in, the hands of the Property committee with power to act, was passed on motion of Councillor Spry and Lloyd. The Mayor ibrought up the matter of two vacant lots north of hospital owned by the town. He stated that the Hospital Board felt that if any ex- pansion was necessary; it might be desirable to own these lots. On motion of Councillors Spry and Wilkinson following consideration, the following motion was passed:. "That council offer to -sell the Wingham General Hospital Board two vacant lots on the north side of the hospital owned by the Corporation for the sum of $1.00, the offer to be accepted within six months." LOCAL SOLDIER WAS INJURED OVERSEAS Mrs, Hugh Sinnamon received word this week that her son, L/Cpl. Glenn Sinnamon, spent Christmas in a hos- pital overseas suffering from a severe cut on his head which, he received in a motorcycle accident. It required 14 stitches to close the wound. tour Cubs Invested, At the regular meeting of the Wing- ham Cub Pack, held this week, the following Cubs having passed their Beginners Tests, were invested into the Cub Pack by • Rev. E. 0. Gal- lagher: Walter Scott, Bill Baines, Arthur Sinnamon, Ronald Machan and Bob Carrick. UODERICH PLAYS HERE TO-NIGHT Give The Kids A Break—See This Game To-night (Wednesday) The hockey fans will have their first chance of the season to see Alf. Lockridge's Juveniles in action to- night (Wednesday), Their opposition will be the fast Goderich team who are out for a win as our, lads took them last week to the tune of 5-3 right in their own ice palace, The kids go better when they are receiv- ing the support of the public, so turn Out and encourage them, The next home game will be on Monday evening next week when the highly-tooted Lttcknow Sepoys come here to show, their stuff, This team is really smart and has 'the dis- tinction of having,an all Chinese for- ward line, the only team in Canada that can, boast such a line, This game should pack the rink as these teams are great rivals, LOCAL HONSPEIL - 'HAD SIX ENTRIES First Spell of the Season Held gni. Wednesd4y Last Week The first bonspeil of the season bold by the local curling club was staged on Wednesday last week with she entries. Three games were played. The winning rink was Win, Tiffin, C. G. Gammage, H. Crawford, Art Wilson, skip, with three wins and a, Plus of 13. Second place went 'to U. McPhail, D, Kennedy, D, Fortune, Donald' Rae, skip, with two wins. plus 12. The third place rink was W. Heughan, J. ,McCormick, F. McCor- mick, Jack Mason, skip, with two wins plus 8. The club is again this year holding a Round Robin competition with six- teen rinks taking part. Keen interest is being shown in these games but it is much too early as yet to have any idea of the final standing. All teams have a chance to come through at this time. MENTIONED IN . AN ARMY STORY In a story by Gregory Clark to his paper, the Toronto- Star, he tells of a 25-year-old Toronto officer, Lieut. Peter Fisher, with a Canadian; unit which literally rolled down on the Germans in the Arielli river battle. His battalion charged over a steep eni- bankment and tumbled down into the midst of the enemy. Lieut. Fisher is the son of an -old. Wingham "boy, Mr,,,,-Peter S. Fisher and Mrs. Fisher of Toronto. Miss M. E. Fisher and Mrs. G. C Hanna of town are his aunts. He is well known here as he has been a frequent visitor with his aunts here. In 1940, four months before he was scheduled to gain his degree of Master of Arts, he was offered the opportunity to attend the officers' training school at Brock- ville and he discontinued his studies. He Went overseas in October 104F.„ ,- UNITED CHURCH HAD A SPLENDID YEAR Congregational supper Held Prior To The Annual Meeting .•••••••••••,^^, Sold Driver Mr. John Walker has sold his driver "Topsy Harvester" to Lynn Grey, of Seaforth. The sale was made after 13luevale races on Saturday. Attending Funeral In Pickering Mr. and Mrs. W. It Haney left on Tuesday for Pickering to attend on Wednesday the funeral of his uncle, the late Win, Cummer, Attending Parliament Opening Mr. John W. Hanna, M.P.P., is in Ottawa where he attended the open- ing of Parliament on Tuesday. He accompanied Mr, Elston Cardiff, M,P. for North Huron, Mr. Hanna last week attended the Western Ontario Progressive Conservative executive meeting in London when plans were made for the Western Ontario con- vention. He attended the same day a banquet given by the London and St. Thomas Lions ClUbs at which former Premier Mitchell Hepburn was the special speaker. Another function which he attended last week was the banquet given by the Goderich Ele- vator Company to the County Council and others, 311,08 956.81