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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-04-20, Page 1SIXTH VICTORY LOAN DRIVE STARTS MONDAY vOrganization Is Complete Under The General' chairmanship of Rev. W. A. Beecroft The army of Victory Loan Sales- men throughout Canada will start out on Monday next to sell $1,200,000,000 of 6th Victory 'Loan Bonds. Huron County is ready and fully organized -under the able 'leadership of Rev. W, A, Beecroft as General Chairman. The vice chairmen are Rolbt. Bowman of Brussels; Dr, A. R. Campbell of Heiman; James Kinkead of Goderich; Ross Scott of Brucefield; Frank Fing- land, K,C,, of Clinton, and. H. C. Mac- Lean of Wingham. Organization for the various muni- cipalities in this district is as follows: Wingham—Chairman, Frank How- Son; committee, R, H. Lloyd, Charles Roberts, F. 'L. Davidson, Fred Spry, 'secretary. Payroll savings; Charles Roberts, chairman; R. H. Lloyd, W. Gurney, E. S. Copeland, Public re- lations: E. S. Copeland, chairman; W. W, Armstrong, W. 1'. Cruickshank. • Salesmen: J. J, Fryfogle, T. A. Currie, H. V, Pyni. East Wawanosh - Chairman, John S. Scott; committee, Raymond. Red- mond, Alex McBurney,- Adam Robert- son, Reeve. J. D. Beecroft, Charles •Coultes. Salesmen; 5. Buchanan, John :S. Scott, Frank Thompson, West Wawanosh—Chairman, Thos, Webster. Salesmen: Durnin Phillips, 'Thomai Webster. Turnberry — Chairman, David For- tune; committee, Rev. F. G. Fowler, John L. MacEwan, Geo. Lane, Roland Grain, Reeve Harold Moffatt, I, J. Wright, J. T. Wylie, Roy Porter. 'Salesmen: Benson Cruikshank, Frank Powell, David Fortune. Howick Township Chairman, K. J. Hueston; committee, J. W. Kreller, Allan Munro, Robert L. Marshall. :Salesnien: J. H. Wylie, W. E. Whit- field, G. A. Gibson, W. E, Patterson, A. M. Harris, Morris — Chairmam Cecil Wheeler. 'Salesmen: Menno Jackson, Cecil 'Wheeler, Ralph Shaw, Lyle Hopper, Grey ,Chairman, Russell Knight. 'Committee; 'Thomas Wilson, C. Row- 'land, Wilbur Turnbull, Geo, Mac- Donald, Alex Alexander, Stanley lfachan. Salesmen; Harry Fear, S. Johnson, Watson Brown, R. W. Whit- field. Brussels — Chairman, Robert Bow- man. Committee, Roy Cousins, R. W. "Kennedy. Salesmen: Robert Bow- -man, Robert Warwick. Blyth — Chairman, L. Hilborn. Committee, Jack Watson, Herb Mc- Elroy, Public Relations, Norman Gar- zett, K. Whitmore, Salesman r -Ray Dobbyn., Factory Payroll salesmen—C; Lloyd & -Sons' Limited: Rti Lloyd, E. Marsh, E. Wild; Fry & Blaclehall Company: E. S, Copeland, W. VanWycic, D. Benedict; Western Foundry Company Limited: C. Roberts, W. Tiffin, 'Seli, A. Rintoul, H. Aitchison; W, Gurney & Son: W. H. Gurney, J. 'Gurney. GARBAGE •COLLECTION • CONTRACT AWARDED • -- 'Town Calls For Tenders For Sale Of Wood Pile HORTICULTURAL SOC. 1944 PREMIUMS Membership fee $1.00 with choice of one of the following premiums. 30 Gladiolus blubs, Assorted, B. C. grown. 1 Hybrid Tea Rose, B. C., and 1 Mum. 35 Asparagus Roots. 5 Chrysanthemums, assorted. 1 Tamarix, 1 Spirea, 1 Red Leaved Barberry. Mrs. G. H. Ross, President. Mrs. E. J. Nash, Secretary. Now Flying Officer Mr. and Mrs. Win. G.. Hamilton have received word that their son, PO. W. J. (Jim) Hamilton, has been pro- moted to the rank of Flying Officer. Congratulations. Visited Brother Back From Overseas Captain Gladys Davies is in Chat- ham to see her 'brother, Jack, who has just returned from Italy. He had the misfortune to be wounded in the eye which necessitated is removal, URGES SUPPORT OF SIXTH VICTORY LOAN Warden of Huron County Appeals To Citizens To Oversubscribe Loan Huron County has an enviable record in the response to all Patriotic Appeals, the. Sale of War Savings .Certificates and Victory Bonds. Once again we are faced`" with a challenge in the Sixth Victory Loan with a quota 'of $2,900,000 and an ad- ditional quota for the Air Training Schools, • This war has and will cost the lives of many loyal and brave Canadian men and women, It is up to us to do everything we can to keep the cost in livesoto a minimum, We 'can do this. It will require more Bard work, some hardships, and some sacrifices, But, the length of this war will be influenced in a very important way by the support we give our Aimed Forces, The stronger our support the shorter will be the war. The money we put into Victory Bonds are' fighting dollars for our Country today, and are spending dol- Salt for us when the war is over. The support we give to Victory Loans keeps Canada fighting for peace and fretdom, and assures us of a precious butting 'of saved money for use when we can again devote our energies to the ways of 'peace, By each and everyone of us getting behind the Sixth Victory Loan, I am Sure that Huron County will not only reach its objective but exceed it, and as Warden of this 'County I earnestly Solicit your support and to-oneration to, "PUT V/CTOR17 FIRST", Signed Fred Watson, Warden of I-Ittrou County. PIAT PROJECTOR SHOWN TO TROOPS HERE • • • '• • • , .... . ..... ' ... ... : 4 . .. .... • .. W.C.T,U. DIRECTOR GAVE FINE ADDRESS Miss Edna Grant, Field 'Director or The w.c,T,tr. Was The .quest Speaker The, regular monthly meeting of the W.C,T.I.T, was held at the home of Mrs. Dr. Stewart, with Miss Purdy- presiding over the meeting. The meeting opened with the hymn "I love to tell the story" followed with. prayer by Mrs. G. Scott, after which, the hymn, 'Take the Name of Jesus with you" was sung, The secretary read the March report and Mrs, E. Wilkinson gave the treasurer's report after which business was discussed. Miss Bunyan read the scripture, taken from the Easter Story, 16 chap- ter St. Mark, then all joined in sing- ing hymn "Man of Sorrow". Mrs, Wm. Kennedy favoured with a solo entitled "Nearer Still Nearer". Miss Purdy then introduced the special speaker, Miss Edna Grant from British Columbia. Miss Grant ex- pressed how glad she was to be pres- ent. She stated she had been in the work of W.C.T.U. as "Field Director" for two years and in that time had crossed Canada twice. Her topic for the afternoon was "Hanging our Harps on a' Willow Tree", taken from the scripture Psalm 137, verses 1, 2. She spoke on Juvenile Delinquency and. how in some places that the W.C,T.U. were helping so much in having places of amusement for the young people. She said that she didn't blame young people as much as the parents. She also said that in Canada last year there were 10,000 more women drink- ing- than the year before and that 10 out of 14 divorces are caused through drink. Miss Grant also' had a visit through Francis Willard's home called "Rest Cottage" which was very inter- esting. She said prayer should come first but how old ideas4'where going up in smoke and down in drink. Miss Purdy thanked Miss Grant for her 'helpful and inspiring message. The closing hymn "Sun of 'My Soul" was sung by all and Miss Purdy closed in prayer, , GIRLS MISSION GROUP THANKOFFERING The Easter thankoffering of the Marion Williamson Girls' Auxiliary was held in the Sunday School with an excellent attendance. The meet- ing was opened with the singing of a - hymn followed (by the scripture read- ing by' Hilda Pletch, The business was discussed and offering received. The 'offertory prayer was read by Jean Adair. "Standing by a Purpose True" was sung and Grace Coulter led in prayer. Gwen MacLean gave a read- ing fared by a piano solo by Paul- ine Cleghorn. Mrs. John McKibbon then addressed the meeting on the sub- ject of "Giving". Elizabeth Hare sang a solo accompanied at the piano by Mrs. W. W. Gurney. The meeting was concluded 'by sing-- ing a hymn and prayer by Mrs. Mac- Lean. Lunch was served by Mrs. Bateson assisted by several of t1). girls. Prayer Service At United Church The weekly community service of intercession. and prayer will be held to-night (Wednesday) in the United Church with Rev. G. H. Dunlop of Belgrave in charge, CALL SENT OUT FOR AIRCREW RECRUITS, Personnel From 1714 to 29 Years Required More Aircrew quotas have been re-4- ceived at No, 9 R.C.A.F, Recruiting- Centre, Squadron Leader H. Wensley, Officer Commanding, has advised this paper. Applications are now invited from suitable personnel over 17% and under- 29 years of age, Those under 18, having the necessary qualifications, may be enlisted and placed on leave without pay, to report after their 18th birthday. Students will be granted: leave to the end of the school year. It is expected that many of the vacancies will be filled by Air Cadets. The Mobile Recruiting Units will not be in operation but 'out-of-town applicants are requested to write the R.C.A. F Recruiting Centre, Pelt Building, London, outlining their qual. ifitations, and if they- are found satis» factory, transportation will be suppliedo With Which Is. Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wrometer NewL, 0 Single Copies ."Five ,Cents MANY RECENT DEALS IN REAL ESTATE House ipprtage Here At Present There has been considerable activ; ity in real estate here during the past few weeks. Mrs,' Alex Porterfield of Belgrave. has. purchased the Robinson house on • Leopold Street at present occupied Iby Mr. Somers of, the Rural Hydro. Mr. Wes, Leggatt has sold his house, the former Dinsley house on Alfred Street, to Mr. Dave Cham- ney and has purchased the house on the corner of John and Shuter Streets, where Mr, El, L; Stuckey resides, Herb Fuller purchaSed Mrs. Walter's house on Charles Street, Pleasant Valley, Mrs. Robert Mitchell's 'house and property has been sold to .Sgt. Major Will. Seddon and Mr. Joe Montgomery who resided there bought the former August Homuth house on Patrick Street. Mr, W. A. Heughan, has purchased the house he has lived in on Carling Terrace, from -the FOthergill estate. Mr. Jim Halliday purchased the VanNorman house on Minnie Street and has it rented. There has been activity in farm lands close to town also, Mr. Gordon Hastie has purchased the Kehoe prop- erty of about 40 acres which runs from the first bush south to the tracks. Mr. Tom Henderson has pur- chased the balance of the Field farm, also about 40 acres, which is situated on the East end of John Street. There is a great demand at present for houses to rent,. several requiring homes now or in the near future. KUHN SOLDIER DIED OF WOUNDS L/Cpl. Joseph L. J. Nicholson Passed On April 10th Mr. and Mrs, William Nicholson, R,R, No, 1, Bluevale, received a tele- gram on Wednesday last week, April 12th,, informing them that their son, Lance Corporal Joseph Lee James Nicholson, had died of wounds on Monday, April 10th, in Italy. Joe enlisted with the infantry on January 21st, 1943. He received hiS L/Cpl. Joseph J. Nicholson training at Brantford and Camp Bor- den and proceeded overseas to Eng- land early in August. In November he was transferred to North Africa and on January 21st joined A Comp- any of the Carleton and York Regi- ment in. Italy. He was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal in March. Born October 30th, 1921, Joe re- ceived his education at Bluevale Pub- lic School and was a resident of the community until his enlistment. He had a cheerful disposition and his many friends will regret hiS:passing. He was . a member of the United Church, Surviving are , his parents, two brothers and two sisters, John of Mor- ris; Allen at home; Mrs. Alfred (Daisy) Hooper, Bowmanville, and Mrs. Percy (Mac) King of Turnberry, DISTRIBUTION OF THE NEW RATION BOOKS No. 4 Ration Books Still Available At Winghain Town Hall 12,000 books were received from the head office and at the final count ex- actly 12,000 books were accounted for, All returns are now complete. New books can still be procured on appli- cation at the Local Ration Board, Town Hall, Wingham. Books were issued by the Local Ration Board as follows: Blyth 1128 Brussels and Ethel 2824 Gorrie, Fordwich and Wroxeter . , 2212 Belgrave 504 Bluevale 386 Whitechurch 304 Wingham 3385 10743 Missing Flier Back In England Sgt. Leslie Beattie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beattie of Lcindesboro„ and brother- of Mr. Stewart Beattie, principal of Winghain Public School, is safe in' England, In 'February he was reported missing after air oper- ations but is now reported as reaching England, This -As welcome news in- deed, Here is time Plat Projector, the new gritish infantry tank.buster and pill- box wrecker; Canadian soldiers are shown here demonstrating the weapon, NEXT BLOOD DONOR CLINIC THIS MONTH 12th Clinic To Be Held Here April 26 Enroll Now If Your Name Is Not Yet Qo The List Another Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic will be held in the Town Hall here, on Wednesday morning, April 26th, This will be the 12th, such clinic to be held under the auspices of the local Red Cross Society, The committee in charge are most anxious to increase the number of donors so that future clinics will con- tinue to be successful. If you have not yet enrolled for this very import- ant war service, do so now, Leave your name at McKibbon's or the Red Cross rooms on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons. BRIDGE CLUB PLAN PLAY-OFF GAMES Final Came Of Seasonlaay 25 The weekly. game at the Wingham Bridge club was attended by seven table's last week and the results were: North and South--.1st,, Mrs. G, God- kin and C. H. McAvoy; 2nd., Mrs, Art Wilson and Bert Porter; 3rd., Dave' Robb. and W. W. Armstrong; 4th., Mrs. J, Brown and Mrs., G. Mac- -Kay. East and West—J. H. Craw- ford and W. H. French; 2nd,, Art Wil- son and G. C. Gammage; 3rd., Gordon MacKay and Dune. Kennedy; 4th., Mrs. C. H. Magee and Miss M. Mc- Callum. Arrangements were made to hold the play-offs on the evenings of Mon- day, May 1-5 and Thursday, May 18, The closing game for this season will be held Thursday evening, May 25th, when the prizes will be presented fol- lowing the play, Much news has been received from Overseas this past week as the mails came through in some cases very quickly. Mrs. Frank Sturdy received a letter from her son William that was only five clays on the way. Sgt.' Gibson E. Armstrong wrote his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Arm- strong of Belgrave, that he was enjoy- ing himself. Sgt. Jack Day, son of Mr, and Mrs. George Day of Turnberry, had a letter from him saying that he was in good health and spirits. Mrs. Neil Williatnson had a letter from her nephew, Pte. George Breen, in which he promised her a souvenir of England. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs, James Breen of London, former residents of Wingham, Mrs. Wni, Williamson of town re- ceived a note from her grandson, LAC. James Arnott, in 'which he stated that lie was greatly taken with he English cusoms and ways, Jim is well knoWn here .as lie was a regular visitor with his grandmother, Capt. (Dr,) Thos, L, Torrance, who is Stationed at Camp Borden, has been chosen as one of the Victory Loan speakers for Military District No, 2. Mrs, Elmer Pell received a letter., from her huSband telling her of a va- cation he spent in Cornwall. details of which wore made public re. cently. Canucks have been using it with telling effect in Italy, stopping and knocking out enemy tanks, At the F.O. THOMAS f, WILSON BURIED 1N [NOLAND Word Received Friday That He Had Been willed On Active Service, Buried In England. The sad message that Flying Officer Thomas Ferguson Wilson, had been killed on active service, Monday, April 10th, was received here on Fri-. day, Burial took place at Harrogate Stone Cemetery, Yorkshire, on Fri- day. He is the sort of Mrs. James Wilson of Whitechurch and his wife is the former Laurine Miller, Reg. N., FO. Thomas J. Wilson of St. Helens, who graduated from Stratford General Hospital and who was on the staff of Wingham General Hospital prior to her marriage, De- cember 24th, 1942. They have one son, David Terrence, five months Tom enlisted July 1941 and after training at St, Huberts, St. Johns, Victoriaville, Ancrenne Lorette, graduated as an observer at Mount Joli, in November 1942, He received his commission as a Pilot Officer and after further training at Rivers, Man., 'was on the instructional staff at Port- age La Prairie until lie proceeded Overseas in June 1943. Cater in the year he was promoted to the rank of Flying Officer, Born at Whitechurch he received his early education at S.S. No. 10, Kinloss. After graduating from Wingham High School lie attended Stratford .Normal School. His first school was S.S. No. 9, Kinloss and at the time of his en- listment lie was teaching at St. Helens Continuation School. An active mem- ber of Chalmer's Presbyterian Church, Whitechurch, lie took a great interest in the Young People's Society. He was in his 27th year. Surviving besides his mother, his wife and baby who are living at St. Helens, is a brother James, of White- church, and two sisters, Merle, Reg. N. of the staff of Wingham General Hos- pital, and Agnes, Reg. N., of the staff of Christie Street Hospital, Toronto. Chimney Fire As we were going to press last week the fire brigade had a call to-the home of S. Whitby, near Brown's factory, as a chimney had taken ,fire. ' Little or•no damage resulted, Wounded In Italy Crown Attorney D. :E. Holmes and Mrs. Holmes have received word that their son, Dudley, was wounded in Italy on March 27th. He is well known here 'as his parents both were former residents. Mrs. Holmes was the former Nellie MacLean. Mrs. John MacLean is the wounded soldiers grandmother, The lad enlisted at the age of 16 in August 1941, He went Overseas in April- 1942, Armouries here on Monday evening one of these guns was on display and it was explained to The officers and of the 21st Regiment, R.C.A,, by Major Aitken of London. W.M.S. HELD EASTER THANKOFFERING (Rev,) John Lucas Guest Speaker at St. Andrew's W.M:S. The Easter Tha.nkoffering meeting of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was held on Wednesday afternoon last week with the president ,Mrs, W. A. Russell, in the chair and offering' the invocation. Mrs. W. J. Hender- son gave the scripture reading from the 24th chapter of Luke and also read an Easter poem, Mrs, J. Taylor led in prayer from the Glad Tidings. Miss Gwen McLean sang an Easter solo. Mrs. Russell offered the prayer of dedication, The guest speaker, Mrs, (Rev.) Lucas, gave an Easter message speak- ing from Philippians, chapter 3; verses 10-11. Mrs, P. D. King and Mrs, D. Rae extended the thanks of the society to Mrs, Lucas for her splendid address. Mrs. Cleghorn sang a solo "He Wipes the Tears from Every Eye." After the singing of a hymn, Mrs. Kenneth MacLean closed the meeting with prayer. The social committee served a lunch and a 'half hour was spent over the tea cups, ACCEPTS POSITION AT WALLACEBURG Mr. Clifford Machan Returns To Butter Making On May 1st Mr. and Mrs, Clifford Machan and son Bobbie will leave for Wallaceburg where Mn, Machan has accepted a position with Lambton, Kent Creamery. They have resided in Wingham for two years during which time Clifford was in partnership, with his brother Howard, in the tinsmith and plumbing business. Mr. Machan is returning to a business in which he made a fine .reputation as he was awarded 18 silver trophies during his 14 years as a butterrnaker prior to. coming to Wingham. They were valued members of the United Church, he being secretary of the Sunday School and of the Board of Stewards. During their stay in Wingham Mr. and Mrs. Machan have made a host of friends who wish them every success. Changing Positions Miss Hattie Sutton who has. 'been in the office of the Hydro 'Shop for some time, has resigned to accept a position in the Rural Hydro Office here. Her position in the Hydro Office will be taken by Miss Frances Powell, at present on the staff of the Pank of Commerce here. Another change is that of Ken Saxton, who has resigned from the Hydro staff to go with the Rural Hydro. BAPTIST MISSION CIRCLE ANNUAL Officers Named For Ensuing Year The April meeting of the Baptist Young Women's Mission Circle, was held on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Lucas. The meeting opened with the singing of "All 'my doubts I give to Jesus" followed by prayer by Miss Vivian MacLean, A chapter of the study book was read by Miss Rosetta Dennis. Plans "were discussed for a Fall Thankoffering meeting. The scripture with comments was read by ;Mrs, G. Scott, The topic, given by Mrs. F. Collar. was the conclusion of a condensation of "Arctic Gateway" a very 'interesting account of- the present condition and achievements among the people of Alaska. Mrs. 5, Donaldson -offered prayer asking for -guidancedn the election of officers foe the corning year. The fol- lowing officers we're chosen; President—Mrs. Frank Collar, Vice-Pres.=--Miss Vivian MacLean. Seey.---Mrs. Alvin Procter. Ticas,--Miss Rosetta Dennis. Pianist—Mrs, Alvin ,Procter. Social Conveners—Mrs. C. Deans, Mrs, 5. Donaldson, Work Convenets—Mrs, G. Scott, Watchtower Reporter — Mrs. John Lucas. Link and Visitor Agent — Mrs. I, DOttaldson, Press Reporter — Mrs, tlruce Mac. Lean, Lynch was served and a social time was enjoyed by all present. 'Heads Teeswater Chamber -Of Commerce Mr, Frank T, Field, Teeswater merchant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Field of, town, has geen elected 'president of the. Teeswater Chamber of 'Commerce. WINGHAM ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 20th., i944 SubwiPtions $2,00 Pe Year At a special meeting of the Town kCotincil held on Monday, evening the .contract for the collection of garbage Was awarded to Gordon McGregor, Four tenders were received. Mr, Mc- Gregor's tender was the 'lowest $150 per month, and was accepted on tuot- ion of councillors Spry and Johnson, I4e will take over this work on May .ist, It was decided by tout-tell on motion of ,douttelitors Johnson and. Kennedy to call for tenders for the sale of the '94 cords of wood width the town pur- chased last winter arid which is at present piled at the • Itortietiltural park, A mernberShip the Ontario Mayor's Association was renewed on motion of ,Reeve E,Varis and councillor teavie.