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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-03-15, Page 1a With Which Is Amalgamated The C, orrie Vitiate and Wroxeter News, .WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 15th, 1945 Subscriptions $2,00 Per rear Single Copies Fiye Cents 110141(11000 MAN IS SERIOUSLY INJURED Harry Carter Suffered Fractured 4_. Pelvis and Other Injuries Monday afternoon Harry Carter, R.R. No. 2, Holyrood, was seriously injured when a horse on which he was riding and a truck collided. He was thrown from the horse and suffered a fractured pelvis and also a serve head injury, possibly a fractured skull. He was rushed to Wingham hospital and his condition has changed little as we ga to press. A meeting of interest to the farmers of Blyth and district will be held in the Memorial Hall on Friday, March 16th at 2.00 p.m. It is hoped that' the farmers interested in Milk Pro- duction will attend this meeting. Mr. N', J. Thomas, Soils Depart- ment, Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, and Pasture Specialist will ad- dress the meeting in the afternoon, outlining Permanent Pastures, and Mr. J. M. Bain, Chief Cheese Instructor, will address the meeting on the care of milk, Underwent Operation Mr. Henry MdGee of East, Wawa- nosh, underwent an operation at St. Joseph's Hospital, Toronto, on Friday last week. We are pleased to report that his condition is satisfactory, Fractured Hip Mrs, Ada Torrance left for Grand Valley Friday afternoon as her mother, Mrs. George Bruce, had the misfor- tune earlier in the day, to fall and fracture her hip. She is at present a patient in Orangeville hospital, BRUSSELS SPROUTS PICKED IN GARDEN These Plants Stood The Rigors Of Winter To enjoy a mess of brussels sprouts from your garden the second week in March, is something that happens to few people. Fred Massey, who is quite some gardiner, bed a fine patch of brussels sprouts last fall. Some of the plants were left in the garden and itinained there throughout the whiter, Last week Fred, when the sun shone high in the heavens, decided to give his garden the once over, and he found that his brussels weld plants had wintered splendidly and he picked several berry boxes of these fine vege., tables. They were truly delicious we earl( testify as we tried them out in our home Sunday, MR, HOPPER SPOKE. TO. THE VI, C. T. IL Speaker Predicts A Great Revival The W,C.T,U. met at the home of Mrs. Elmer Wilkinson Friday after', noon with Miss Purdy, the president, in charge. The meeting opened with the hymn "All the way my Saviour Leads me and prayer by Mrs. John Anderson. "The Light of the World. is Jesus" was sting, Miss Purdy, who has been away for some time due to the. illness of her mother, expressed her pleasure at again being back in Wing- ham and thanked all for their prayers., `The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and the roll call was answered with a verse of scripture. The treasurer's report was presented by Mrs. Elmer Wilkinson, A letter of appreciation was read front the Lloyd family thanking the members for the expressions of sympathy sent to them during the time of their re- cent bereavement. The scripture and devotional period was taken by Mrs. Norman Keating. The scripture reading was from Colossians chapter 3, verses 12-17. Mrs. H. Aitcheson favoured with a 5610 entitled "God Never Sleeps," which was very much appreciated. Mr. Harry Hopper was the guest speaker for the afternoon and he brought many helpful remarks. His text was taken from 2nd Peter, chapter 1, verses 5-8. His topic was 'Obser- vation of the liquor traffic", He said he was not only fighting the liquor traffic but all the evils that would hinder the young people of our town and community. He stated that he had travelled extensively in the West and some in the East and that the bever- age rooms were by far the greatest evil. He asked "What is the matter as there is still liquor for sale? We had elections and had prohibition, but the liquor traffic was still with us. Mr. Hopper paid tribute to the late Mr. Buchanan of town, stating how he had worked in the Sunday School and had pledges signed, by the young people and how this had proved so successful_ Let us take courage, „he said. I believe the time is coming, when men and women will' have a change of heart and a great revival will 'sweep our fair country, Let us as Christians pray to this end and keep ever faithful, he urged. Miss Purdy thanked Mr, Hopper for his encouraging remarks. She then conducted the clip sheets after which the meeting closed with the singing of "Jesus keep me near the Cross", and prayer by Miss Bolt. MATT. BELL ON LEAVE FROM OVERSEAS DUTY Arrived In Wingham On The Late Train Friday Evening •Siginn, Matthew Alexander Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt. Dell of the Brunswick Hotel, arrived home Friday night from 'Overseas. Matt, is one of those being awarded 30 days leave after five years of service, Two days after war was declared September 5th, 1939, Matt. joined the First Divisional Signals and arrived in England December 17th, about three months, later. After that long period of training and waiting in England he landed in Normandy June 16th last year, 10 days after "D" day. He was with the American forces when they entered Cherbourg and then rejoined the Canadians at Falaise. After that break-through his unit raced through France into Belgium and then took up a position in Holland. Matt. appears to be in very good spirits and in fine health, and it is a wonderful experience for him to be back with his parents. Matt, has a brother and a sister over there. On his way out on February 13th last month, he saw Andrew, who is with the Army Service Corp in Hol- land and also called on his sister, Nursing Sister Nora Bell, who is on duty with No. 10 General Hospital in Belgium. Another brother, Raymond, is also in the army, at present on fur-, lough from Camp •Ipperwash. Matt. visited the Vimy Memorial, and he says that it is hardly scratched, The last Wingham boys he saw were Howard Bedford and Bill Sturdy and that was in October last year. Matt, naturally is extremely glad to be home and who would not be after spending six Christmas days overseas. He expressed the view that if the sup- plies could be kept rolling to the front that it would not be very long until the Hum are licked. WEST WAWANOSH NAME OFFICIAL Lorne Ivers New Road Superintendent M. GEORGE LLOYD 4 KILLED IN ACTION At the meeting of the West Wawa- nosh Township Council, it was decid- ed to buy a large caterpillar tractor, trailer, 'grouter, and snowplow if the Department of Highways approves and is willing to pay half the_ cost. The application of Lorne Ivers for the position of road superintendent was accepted. A by-law estimating road expenditure for 1945, was passed, and membership in the Association of Rural Municipalities was 'ordered paid. THE RED CROSS NEEDS YOUR FULL SUPPORT 'Canvassers Are Urged To Make Their Calls At Once Wingham District Red Cross has again this year an objective of $6500,00 and this objective can be oversub- scribed if all will give as generously as at the time of the last campaign. The committee urge that all sub- scribe at least as much as at the last drive as the requireinents of, your Red Cross are " greater than ever before, Wingham district has not failed during this war to 'meet the obligations set before them. Let us rally to this great cause and put 'it over the top as never before. The exact amount in dollars which Canadian Red tross 'expended in aid 'to Britain Since the outbreak of war is incalculable. ,But it is interesting to note, in view of the amount which Canadian Red Cross is raising for other Allies, that at least ten million of the 39,000,000 items of supplies and comforts whieh,the C.R.C.S. has ship- Ted overseas since war began, went to Britain. A great portion of the $5,- '830,000 ear marked for this purpose this year will be spent in direct relief 'in Great Britain. Ambulances, mobile kitchens and 'other vehicles, including '70 mobile 'units given fire fighters, have been sent to Britain. The Junior Red Cross of 'Canada maintains 15 war nurseries in Britain. Well over $2,000,000 worth of hospital supplies and relief clothing sent from Canadian Red Cross is now stored in Britain. Much of the blood collected 1,800,00G donations to date, 'has gone to Britain, helped save British lives during the flying bomb raids; has aided British servicemen in overseas hospitals. For "Empire and Allied prisoners" Canadian Red Cross has shipped 13,460,000 food parcels. These go into the British pool and are available to British prisoners of war. C.R.C.S. provides 10,000,000 cigarettes a month to men in hospital overseas, that means British Tommies as well as Canadian boys. Canadian Red Cross Corps members are on duty with British Red Cross, driving ambulances, :serving as V.A.D.'s in British hospitals. SAP IS RUNNING The tapping of trees is not general 'as yet we understand but a few have -their sap buckets out, The,first trees to be tapped in town 'this year, so far as we know, were 'those by Bill Young's ' boys. They, collected sap on Tuesday last week, Mr. Tom Graham has the trees in operation around the corner of John and Shuter streets. Sap' has been flow- ing quite freely and the buckets are -equipped with tin tops to keep the lain and foreign matter out. St. Patrick's Euchre and Dance In Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Mon- day evening, March 19th. Cards at 8.30 o'clock, Admission 35e. Lunch served. Coming To Grace Chapel. Rev. R. A. Beech of Kitchener, City Mission President for Ontario, will be -the guest speaker at Grace Chapel on Sunday at both services. The Sun- day School and afternoon service will be held in the Lower Town School at .t and 3 p.m. The evening service will be held in the Chapel at 7 p.m. A hearty invitation is extended to all. IUCKNOW TEAM IN, THE SEMIFINALS Play Tilbury hi Windsor To-night (Wednesday) The Lucknow Juveniles put New Hamburg out of the race for the juvenile championship when they won the round 9-5, Saturday night they top- ped the Krattters 8-2 and held them to a 3.1 win Monday night, This puts the Leafs in the Semi- finals and they take on Tilbury to- night (Wednesday). The game will be played at Windsor, Pour Wingham lads have played all Seasott With the Lucknow Leafs and their splendid play has done much to keep the team in there, They are Me- Leod in goal, Bud Loekridge on De- • fence, M. Brown and C. Voe, forwards. After winning their group the Leafs - put out Gotlerieli, Durliairi and New '.Hamburg in Ulm DONORS NEEDED FOR NEXT BLOOD CLINIC Next Clinic Will Be Held April 4 Enroll Now • The committee in charge of the Red Cross Blood Clinic have requested that we stress the need for a greater regis- tration of Blood Donors. It is only by the enrollment of those who have not yet donated blood that the Wing- ham District can , continue to operate to. the extent expected. Leave your name a McKibbon's Drug Store or at the Red Cross rooms. The next 'clinic will be held Wed- nesday, April 4. Your donation may save a life. Tea And Baking Sale March 17 The Ladies' Aid Society of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church are holding a tea and sale of baking in the basement of the church, Saturday afternoon, March 17th. All are in- vited. LIONS CLUB BACK RED CROSS DRIVE $200.00 Voted To This Worthy Cause. Mr. J. E. O'Brien, Representing The Wartime Prices and Trade Board .Was Guest Speaker A regular Lions Luncheon was held at Yemen's Grill on Friday evening. One of the features of the evening was the introduction of a most distinguish- ed guest. President Wilf, French re- quested Lion Harley Crawford to make the introductory remarks, Lion Harley stated that he was highly hon- ored and proceeded to eulogize the outstanding visitor. The, Civic Im- provement Committee had been critiz- ed in the past for its inactivity but this evening a most important event had been arranged. The Club was to be favored with a visit from none other than Prof. Rubinstein, The Professor was born on the banks of the Volga River and early in life had been pro- nounced a child prodigy, His musical skill had been drawn to the attention of Mr. Stalin and he had been sent to America. He was on his way to play in Massey Hall next week and the Civic Improvement Committee had been most fortunate. ' At this point the Professor entered Mid all the /Ions stood and gave the Roar in his hon- our, The Professor gracefully ack- nowledged the salute in his honour and after much bowing and booing, lie pro- proceeded to render his program, Apologies were offered to Lion Harold Victor P3rrn and other musicians present. After the removal of his facial adornments, the Professor was promptly identified as none other than Lion bill Connell. The Lione Roar Was Po:Mandy given 'itt ItiS honour. (Continued on page three) HOPPER'S POOLROOM DAMMED - BY BLAZE Extensive Damage Done To The Roof About 2 am. Saturday morning the siren's wail called the firemen to tackle a blaze at Hopper's poolroom. The fire apparently started from a de- fective chimney on the north side of this one storey building, and before it was brought under control it had eaten its way almost across the roof, twenty- five feet back from the front door, It was burning briskly when the fire- men arrived, but they had it under control in quick order. Charred pieces from the roof dropped on the large billiard table but it is thought only the cover was damaged, -The fire was confined to that portion of. the roof south of the chimney. It is about a year and three months ago that the firemen had to squelch a fire in this building. The damage was probably greater that time. The damage at Saturday's fire is estimated at about $1500.' Generosity' Appreciated Mr, Alton Adams, owner of the Lyceum Theatre, has again shown his generosity to the Wingham Hospital Auxiliary when he presented them with 100 tickets for the picture "Three Men in White". This increased the funds of the Auxiliary :by more than $30.00, and is an annual gift which is much appreciated. FATHER DEFEATS SON IN. CURLING MATCH Donald Rae's Rink Winner Of The Round Robin The Curling rink has 'been a busy place this winter. Chief interest centred around the round robin which was played in two sections. When the smoke cleared away it was found that the play-off would be a father and son match, as Donald Rae won one section and Ronald won the other. In the play-off last week Doeald took son Ronald into camp by a'12-l0 score. Donald was leading by she when the last end got under way, but this Was cut to a lead of two as Ronald picked off a four end, The teams were: Donald Rae, skip, Hui Carmichael, Fred Massey, Fred. Elliott, Ronald Rae, skip, , E. Richey, Murray Johnson, Don Jeffs. HURON COUNTY OWES TO THE RED CROSS Each Branch In The County To Receive $750 Apiece A grant of $15,375 has been author- ized by the warden's committee of Huron County Council to the Red Cross Society. This amount is to be divided among the 19 branches in the county, $750 apiece; Lucknow and Clifford branches to receive $375 each, and Kirkton and Woodham, $187.00 each. The grant is increased by $3,075 over last year on account of the Allied Re- lief funds being included in this year's Red Cross campaign. The grant is provided for by the half mill set aside for war purposes at the January session, which is con- trolled by the warden's committee. INDUCTION SERVICE THURSDAY EVENING On Thursday evening this week, the Rev. Alexander Nimmo will be induct- ed as minister of St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church. The induction serv- ice will be held at 8 pm, immediately' following the meeting of the Huron- Maitland Presbytery which will hold a session in connection with this Serv- ice. HOSPITAL TO START WARD AID CLASS Class Will Commence May 1st A new Ward Aid •class will com- mence at Wingham General Hospital on May 1st. Any girls desirous of registering for this course should get in touch with Mrs. Iris Morrey, super- intendent of the hospital. This is a splendid training and on completion of the course members of the class will have acquired much use- ful knowledge and training and a standing as a practical nurse. Some Correspondence Omitted Dee to an unusual amount of copy this week, we -were unable to include considerable news. Hospital Very Overcrowded Monday there were 41 patients in Wingham General Hospital setting a new record. The new wing is surely urgently needed. Business *In New Location Mr. A. Anstett, Massey-Harris agent, is now carrying on business in his new location in the Thomson Building, Victoria Street. He will also carry a full line of Pioneer Feeds, BAPTIST MISSION CIRCLE ELECTS Group Preparing Missionary Drama Mrs. J. N. H. Norton was hostess to the Young Women's Mission Circle of the Baptist Church, on Thursday evening. "Brightly Beams Our Fath- er's Mercy" was the opening hymn, and Mrs. 1.3. MacLean led in prayer. Miss Laura Collar gave the scrip- ture reading taken from Luke, chapter 24:1-27, following which Miss Betty Collar led in prayer. The officers for the year were elect- ed as follows: President—Mrs, Bruce MacLean. Vice-Pres.—Mrs. John Donaldson. Secretary and Press Reporter—Miss Vivian MacLean. Treasurer—Mrs. Earl Waltz. Pianist—Miss Eleanor Sundercock, Social Convenor—Mrs. Jno. Donald- son. Watch Tower Reporter—Mrs, J. N. H. Norton, Work Convenor — Mrs. Geo, H. Si in The singing of the Mission Stations 'India was followed by the topic concerning the work tarried on in the missionary field in India, given by Mrs, Bruce MacLean and Mrs. John Donaldson, "To the Work, to the Work" was sung, and Miss Laura Collar dedicated the' various officers to their offices and dismissed the 'meeting in prayer, ,A social half hour was spent and refreshments served. The young women are 'preparing a, missionary drama to be presented Easter week. SCHOOL CONCERT TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK Presentation Will Be Thursday and Friday, March 22 - 23 The ever-popular annual Public School concert will be held in the Town Hall, Thursday and. Friday evening next week, March 22nd and 23rd. These concerts have in the past proved one of the most pdpular events of the year and this 'year should be no exception as the teachers and pupils have prepared a most entertaining pro- gram. • The presentation includes the oper- etta "The Merry Land 0' Magic", which has a delightful Irish setting. Maypole Dance, Rhythm Band, dances, two part songs and choral singing. Reserved tickets will be available Monday at McKibbon's Drug Store. OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO THE FARMERS Short Conde At Memorial Hall, Blyth on Friday This Week LLOYD CARTER HOME FROM OVERSEAS Lloyd Has Seen Service In Seven Countries Saturday noon, Mrs, George Carter welcomed her son, LAC. Lloyd George Carter, home as he got off the noon train.' It was known that Lloyd was on his way home his category having been lowered, but just when lie would arrive was not certain. Lloyd has had a great experience as he informed us that he had served in seven countries and used six different mediums of exchange, He enlisted in the R,C.A.F. July 8th, 1941, and gradu- ated as an air frame mechanic at St, Thomas on November 29th the same year. Previous to his enlistment he had been a member. of the 99th (R) Battery. He was stationed at Aylmer; Ottawa and Yancouver prior to going to Alaska in July 1942, where he re- mained for 14 months. He underwent an operation while in Alaska, but made a good recovery and proceeded over- seas early in November 1943, Twenty-one days after "D" day, June 27th, he went to France and was stationed quite close to the 99th Bat-, tery and he got in contact with the Wingham boys in that unit. His unit kept right up with the troops and he was in Brussels a few days after it was freed. He said it was a great demon- stration in Brussels. The squadron was later Stationed in Holland. He will report to Toronto April 6th on the expiration of his leave. Was Buried At Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, Thursday Morning The tragedy of war was vividly brought to Wingham once again when on Wednesday morning last week, Mr, and Mrs. Richard H. Lloyd received the sad information that their nineteen- year-old son, Flying Officer George Henry Lloyd, had been killed overseas. Thursday morning further word was received that he was being buried that morning, March 8th, at Harrogate Cemetery, Yorkshire, England. Sat- urday, a letter received from the De- partment of National Defence for Air said that George was one of a crew whose Plane had been shot down by enemy action, and that the plane crashed in Yorkshire, England. The accident took place early Sunday morning, March .4th. The deepest sympathy of this com- munity goes out to the bereaved par- ents, his two sisters, Betty and Louise, and his only brother Jack, George was known for his cheery disposition and he was a favourite of all who were privileged to know him. He was very active in sports, a mem- ber .of the juvenile hockey team and also keenly interested in 'baseball. He entered the army at the conclusion of his final year at Wingham High School. Prior to his joining the airforce, George was a member of the 99th (R) Battery, R.C.A. and held the rank of sergeant. He signed up with the R. C.A.F. in December 1942, -but was given leave of absence until May 17th, 1943, when he reported for training. He received instruction at Lachine; Toronto; Defoe, Sask., graduating as a bombardier May 10th, 1943, at Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. He re- ceived his commission as a Pilot Of- ficer at that time due to his excellent standing. He proceeded overseas al- most at once arriving in April, the month after he graduated, He continued to receive instruction overseas in bonibing and navigating and it was only very recently that he was assigned to a squadron. Purse Taken At Union Station When returning from a visit.. to Kingston on Wednesday last week, Mrs. W. A. Beecroft had the ill luck to have her purse stolen. She left it in the ladies' rest room in the Union Station. Shortly after she discovered what she had done and hurried back to retrieve it, but the purs'e had dis- appeared and there has been no trace of it since. HIGH SCHOOL HELD EASTER LITERARY Successful Easter Literary Was Held Last Friday On Friday last the Easter literary meeting was presented by the students of Grade IX, with the president Ed. Brophy, in the chair. The meeting opened with the singing of 0 Canada, To get the program under 'way the students of Grade IX sang their form song, then Phyllis McClure and Grace Holmes favoured with a duet entitled, "Marching to the rhythm of the Boogie Woogie Beat". Alice Laidlaw then gave a reading "Civilization. Smashes Up" by the American humorist, Ellis Parker Butler, Lois Lockridge sang, "Where My Song With Wings Pro- vided", A humorous playlet was then presented entitled, "Hook, Line and Sinker", with the cast: George Gam- map, the Fisherman; ,Raymond Gow- dy, the 'Stranger; and Clare Hopper as the fish. The boys of ,First Form then rendered the rollicking "A Capital Ship", A French playlet en- titled "Pour Acheter tin Chapeau" was presented with the fdllowing cast: Minn. 8aphorin, Jean Adair; Minn. Mernorin, Gwen MacLean; Les Van- deues, Mary Ross, Grace Holmes, Phyllis MeClure, Allouette was then sung by the whole school. The. JOUrn4 al was then read by the editor, George Copeland, A girls chorus then sang "April Wand". The ethics remarks were given by Mr, Stuckey. The Meet- ing closed with the tinging of God Save the King, BRIDGE CLUB WINRIAM AND BLYTH ONFELLOWS VISIT These Lodges Exchanged Visits Last. Week Six tables took part in the play at the Wingham Bridge Club at their weekly meeting Thursday evening. A Howell movement of 22 boards, was played with the following results: tied 1st. and 2nd,, Mrs. D. B. Porter and, Mrs. R. S. Hetherington, Art Wilson and Barley Crawford; 3rd,, Mrs. A. R. DuVal and Miss Y. McPherson; 4th., Duncan Kennedy and Reg. Du- Val; 5th., Mrs. Art Wilson and Geo.., Williams; tied 6th. and 7th., Miss Margaret MacLean and Mrs. 0. Col- borne, Bert Porter and W. W. Arm- strong; 8th., Mrs. H. Campbell and Mrs. W. L. Kress; 9th,, Mrs. Geo. Ross and Mrs. A. E. VanStone. Attended Lumbermen's Convention Mr. W. IL French is in Toronto this week attending the annual convention of Lumbermen. He was accompanied by Mrs, French. The Oddfellows Ledge has been a, very busy place for some time, but this activity has increased lately. Since October thirteen new members have been initiated. Last week the Wingham and Myth Lodges exchanged visits, Ott Wednes- day night the local lodge went to Blyth and four new members were given their first degree by the Blyth degree team. On Thursday evening Blyth returned this Visit. The four Wingham members were put through the second degree and then these with seven I3lyth members were given the third degree. The work in' these de- grees was exemplified by lhe ham .degree team .