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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-05-10, Page 1CADET INSPECTION WINS MUCH PRAISE Girls Gave Excellent Physical Training;'Demonstration Thursday morning the Company of Wingham High. School cadets were inspected by Major J. Young, Cadet Inspecting officer M.D. No. 1, with a large audience present. The Salute was taken by Lt.-Col, G. W. Howson, officer -commanding 21st (R) Field Reg., R.C.A. Lt.-Col. Howson ad- dressed the Cadets and said that he thought that the work which the Corps was doing was very fine. He said that at all times the facilities of the armouries were open to them and expressed hope that in the future artillery would ,be taken. The cadets gave a physical training demonstration which was excellent. It was done without word of command. A feature of the demonstration was an exhibit on the parallel bars. Eacicof the three platoons gave a' demonstration of squad drill under the command of the platoon commanders. Major Young in addressing the company linked being a good cadet with being a good citizen. He said, that the purpose of cadet work was- not only to develop Canadian youth physically, but to produce good citi- zens for the world of toworrow. He complimented the boys on their fine exhibit. The Cadet Company was under the command of Cadet Captain, Don Hoffman, assisted by Jack Walker, Maitland Edgar, and George Copeland, Platoon Commanders, and Ed. Brophy, Don Lloyd and Jim Hobden, Platoon Sergeants. The girls gave a physical training demonstration under the direction of Miss A, I. Boe. This demonstration shoWed that the girls were also doing much fine work which won the praise from those present, Following the inspection the rest of the day was declared a holiday. FORMER WINGHAM BOYS CANDIDATES Three Way Run In South Huron On :Friday night Dr. J, Hobbs Tay- lor, Progressive Conservative member in the legislature recently dissolved, was again . named candidate for South Hur6n. The Liberals will have James Ballantyne, a former member, as their standard bearer and the C. C. F. have as their representative John E. Huck, ins, a member of Goderich council, Annual Tulip Tea Success The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion held their annual Tulip Tea sale of baking in the armouries Saturday afternoon, The affair was very sue-, cessful and the ladies wish to express their appreciation for the co-operation they received. Mrs. Harry Browne held the lucky ticket oft the quilt on which the tickets were sold. Special title Mothers Day cards MeXibbons. PASSED EXAMS AT 0. A. C. GUELPH Two Wroxetca students at the O.A.C., Guelph, were successful in their second year examinations. They are, A, R. Aitken and W. T. Ain's:. ham. The latter won the Massey Pond scholarship for Huron County, which it sponsored by the Coitray Council and Massey 14`ouridation, Single, copies Five .cents With Which Is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and. Wrnxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 10th, 1945, Subscriptions $2,00 Per Yeas Germany Quits After. Signing Unconditional Surrender Terms Municapility To Date Brussels Wingham Goderich Two, Wawanosh E. 143.14 128.97 111.97 106.28 104.71 101.21 100,73 100.00 85.81 84.57 81.69 80,74 79.63 77.84 74.62 72,25 71,57 70.87 68.63 66,03 64.67 64,53 54.08 47.23 32.01 134.31 $ 113,800 258,600 102,450 78,650 Zurich & Hay W. ... 102.100 Clinton 191,800 Howick 240,750 Blyth 49,000 Wawanosh W. ..... . . 63,500 Colborne 60,050 Goderich 375,000 Seaforth 140,500 Turnberry 65,300 Grey 99,250 Ashfielcl 83,950 Exeter 115.250 Usborne 77,300 Hullett 76,900 Stanley 75,500 Hensall & Hay E '71.650 Morris 65,650 Tuckersmith . 69,700 Stephen East . . 38,400 MeXillOp ....... 51,250 Stephen West ..... 22,750 Air Schools ..... . . 229,000 The monthly meeting of the Wing ham DiStriet Red Cross will be held at the Town Hall ,here, at 3 p.m, Thursday afternoon this week. Ail members Are Urged to be present. MRS. C. TAVENER AGAIN HEADS PRESBYTERIAL =Missionary on Furlough From Honan, China, Was "Guest Speaker "Reconstruction -- ,Christ's Way of life, the, only way for the individual ...and for society" was .the theme for the .19th annual meeting of Huron Presby- terial of .the Woman's Missionary So- ..ciety of the United Church or-Canada, held at .North Striet United Church, 'Goderich, on Thursday, May 3rd. The president, Mrs. C. Tavener of Holmes- Title, conducted both sessions which were full of inspiration and enthusi- asm, The morning worship based on "Re- construction — Christ's Way of Life, the only way for the individual", was led by Mrs. H. Snell and Mrs, H, Wilson, Two minutes silence in memory of our fallen heroes of this war and in memory of the late Presi- dent Roosevelt, was followed by the singing of the National Anthem, Greetings were brought from the, ,Auxiliary of the - church by Mrs. C. 11. Robertson to which Mrs. A. Close of Seaforth, replied. Miss Wiltse, the treasurer, reported that $15083.00 had been sent to the Conference Branch treasurer which was an increase of $893.00 over the previous year. The Christian Stewardship Secre- tary, Mrs. J. C. Britton, challenged all to join "The Crusade for Christ, and God and His Kingdom", and asked that we, Invest in the Best—Invest in 'the Kingdom of God and in Human- ity. The story of the year was presented 'in a poster review which marked an advance in all departments. Ninety- 1hree children of the Baby Band 'Band graduated into the Mission Band. One new Mission Band was (Continued from page three) 'NEW MINISTER FOR TEESWATER Rev. D. Facey, B.A., of Bronte, has been extended a call by the United -Church congregation of Teeswater. He has expressed his willingness to accept and it is expected that he will take over his new charge at the be- ginning of the conference year early in July. Rev. R. N. Stewart who has been minister for the past seven years has accepted a call to Pembroke. DISTRICT ROAD WORK THIS YEAR Mr. John' W. Hanna informed this office on Friday that plans are com- plete for considerable road work in this district this summer. The road to Teeswater will be given a re-surfacing job with an improved high class sur face as will the highway from Port Albert to Amberley. NOTICE The attention of the citizens of Wingham, is .drawn to the fact that all properties must be put in a clean and sanitary condition by June 1st, if they are not already so. Inspections will take place immediately after the above date. GEORGE ALLEN, Chief of Police and Sanitary Inspector. Played In London Bridge Tourney Messrs. W. H, French and J. H. Crawford attended the Western On- tario Bridge Tournament which was held in London. Saturday. They took part in the pairs game in the after- noon and the consolation pairs in the evening. Dave Robb of Stratford, a member of the Wingham Club, played with 5, A, Reynolds of Stratford. They qualified for the trophy round at the afternoon game. NEW REPRESENTATIVE FOR HURON COUNTY Mr, F. J. B. Stewart New Agricultural Representative Huron County 'has a new agricul. Wit representative, Mr. V. y, Bain Stewart, The appointment was made last week. For the past nine years he has held.a similar 'position in the county of Dufferin with headquarters at Orangeville. He is a native of tothalsh arid his ,friends in this dis- trict Are delighted that he has rteelt4 'Ca this Huron assignment, TWO CARS CRASHED AT HYDRO CORNER Both Cars Damaged But Occupants Not Injured The only happening to mar the V-E Day celebrations here on Monday afternoon and evening, was a car ac- cident at the corner of Josephine and John streets. Two cars met practical- ly head-on and although no one was injured, the cars were both damaged. One car, a Dodge coupe, driven by Jack King of town had the bumper smashed and the right fender crump- led. The other car a blue DeSoto, owned by Mr. S'maltz of the Hartley House of Walkerton, was much. more extensively damaged. The grill and radiator were bashed in, the head- lights broken, and the fenders buckled. The towing truck took it to Murray Johnson's garage where a few repairs were made before it continued to Walkerton, FRED SPRY IS LIONS D. DISTRICT GOVERNOR International Director Was Guest Speaker The Executive Council of Zone 16 Lions Clubs, met at Palmerston on Monday, May 7th and elected. Lion Fred Spry of Wingham, Deputy Dis- trict Governor for the. coming year. Following the business session, Lions from the six other club§ of the Zone enjoyed with the Palmerston host club a fine banquet in St. Paul's • Parish Hall. Distinguished guests from Toronto in the persons of International Secre- tary Bruce Malcolm, and International Director Dr. Chas. Lennox, were present. Dr. Lennox made a challeng- ing appeal to the assembled Lions, on the eve of V-E Day, to live up to the obligations and privileges of the citizenship bought at great price through the labors and' sacrifices of the past 6 years. Lion President W. H. French and Lion Secretary G. W. Tiffin were the delegates from Wingham at the Zone meeting. Now A Captain Word was' received last week that Lieut. Charles Baskerville had been promoted to the rank of Captain: In our last issue we 'Carried the news that Charlie had been wounded. Friends congratulate him on his promotion and at •the same time wish him a speedy recovery. • BILL BROOM BADLY WOUNDED IN ACTION Wingham. Had Lively Celebration On Monday Afternoon But Rain Put Damper On Evening Doings When it was certain on Monday that V-E Day would be proclaimed very soon Wingham took on a festive mood and flag decorations appeared as if by magic. Things were rather restrained however until Mayor Fred Davidson announced over the radio at 3 p.m., that the celebrations would commence. Rev. W. A. Beecroft, president of the Ministerial Associa- tion, announced at the same time that the Community V-E Day Thanks- giving Service would be held in the Winghain United Church at 11 a,m. Tuesday morning. With the Mayor proclaiming the balance of the clay a holiday the tempo of the celebration spirit took on a much greater turn. All things avail- able for making noises turned it on and there was no doubt about Wing- ham being very happy indeed that hostilities had ceased, or would do so shortly in Europe. The students of both schools pAr- aded down John Street, and south on the Main Street to Victoria, then turn- ed about and paraded to the park, where in a very few minutes a large crowd had gathered. The children sang songs and the band played. Bombs were shot into the air which exploded with great noise. Bombs also were sent up wh(ch on explosion released a,parachute supporting a flag. Probably the thing that the vast throng got the most fun from was the burning of Hitler, The effigy had been hung from two large poles and BLOOD DONOR CLINIC NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT Next Clinic Will Be Held Here May 16th Severely wounded at Caen, where he was Company Commander in the Cameronian Scottish Rifles, Captain Wynne Baldwin recovered conscious- ness in an English hospital, "I got in the way of a piece of pig-iron. I didn't have anything left; in fact they told me I was literally blown out of my boots. I learned what Red Cross service meant. My father and mother were advised by the Red- Cross that I was in hospital. They were given a reassuring message about me. The Red Cross was there at all times, checking on the casualties, supplying comforts, conveniences, writing next- of-kin. Then, there were those little steel shafts at the head of each bed with bottles of blood serum attached. I know what that means because I had seven transfusions." This is the same story that can be told by thousands of those wounded in the services. It took seven trans- fusions for Capt. Baldwin. Blood do- nations are needed yet in these hours of nearing victory. Plan to attend the clinic here May 16th. Leave your name at McKibbons or the Red Cross rooms. BRIDGE CLUB Five tables took part in the play at the Wingham Bridge Club Thins- day evening with the following re- sults: Worth and South-1st., Mrs. F. A. Parker and George Williams; 2nd., Mrs. A. R. DuVal and Gordon Mac- Kay; 3rd,, Mrs. -George Ross and Miss Margaret MacLean; 4th., Mrs. G, God- kin and Mrs. Hal, MacLean. East and West-1st,, Mrs. Art Wilson and Jack Mason; 2nd., Mrs, Herbert Campbell and Miss 'M. iMcCallum; 3rd., Mrs. Bert Porter and Miss Y. McPherson; 4th,, Mrs. W. L. Kress and Miss Mary Johnston. WORK AT HOSPITAL IS PROGRESSING Footings Poured Last Week Last week another step forward made in the construction of the new wing at the hospital. The cement footings were poured and work on the fettridation proper is now in progress.. The speed with \villa' the excavation was made was very impressive, Brick will not be available /until Fitly, but this is not expected to hold the work up to any great extent. Wingham Uited: Church Packed To Capacity For V'-E Day Service Tuesday Morning was followed by the scripture lesson from Romans 8:31.39, read by Rev, J. H. N. Norton who also gave the Prayer of Intercession, The Nation- al Anthem followed the singing of "0 God Our Help in Ages Past", Rev, Alex. Nimmo gave the address and he spoke on the text, 1st Corin- thians, chapter 15, verse 57 "But Thanks be to God, which giveth -us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ". His address was followed by Two Minutes of Silence and the Prayer of Remembrance. The choir sang "Souls of the Righteous". "0 Valiant Hearts" was sung and Rev. W. A. Beecroft led in the Litany of Dedication. The hymn "The Son of God Goes Forth to War" was followed by Mr. Beecroft pronouncing the Benediction. At 9 a.m. Tuesday morning Prime Minister Churchill gave the official word that the war in Europe was over and that Germany had signed uncon- ditional surrender terms. At this same time President Harry Truman spoke to his nation giving them the terms etc. of the cease fire. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon King George addressed the Empire from Bucking- ham Palace. Prime Minister King followed speaking from the conference at San Francisco and he in turn was followed by Justice Minister St. Laurent, who is also attending the conference. Rebroadcasts of Presi- dent Truman's address and also that of Mrs, Roosevelt were given. BLYTH LIONS CLUB HAD CHARTER NIGHT Wingham Club Sponsored The Club In This Neighouring Town Thursday evening will live long in the memory of the people of Blyth as it was the Charter Night for the newly formed Lions Club of that town, The banquet was held in the Memorial Hall which was artistically decorated in the Lions Club co1011IP of purple and gold, W. H. French, president of the Wingham Lions Club, was master of cercmopies, a, the Wing, ham Club are the sponsors for this new club. The ladies of the Blyth Red Cross were the efficient caterers and they received many compliments on their fine effort. There were close to 200 Lions and their Ladies present. As usual the tailtwisters were very busy and no one could escape with each club present having their tail- twister at work, Ken Edgar of Wroxeter probably collected more fines than the others charging for head rubs to the bald. Jack Hanna paid plenty. (Continued on page two) Greeting cards of character for Mothers Day—at ,McKibbofts. BINGO! BINGO! SATURDAY NIGHT For the -past two summers the Legion have held Bingos in the council chambers on Saturday evenings. These bingos will be continued this year and the first one will be Saturday night this week. Good prizes and 'proceeds are for Legion purposes, Enjoy, your- self at Bingo Saturday nights. Play At Belgrave Cancelled The play "Valley Farm" which was advertised last week for presentation in Belgrave oft May 15th, will not be Shown on that date, Please note this cancellation. LISTOWEL GROUP TO PRESENT PLAY HERE Under the auspices of the choir of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, the members of Knox Church Choir of tittowel, will present the three-act comedy, "Princess O'Toole" in the town hall here, on the evening of Fri- day, May 18th, "Bert Abell' a very popular comedian in this district and a former ,Wingham toy, will enter min between the acts. Admission 30c. Tickets may be exchanged for reserV- d seats at Mekibboria for 10e extra. MR. & MRS. E. WELWOOD RECEIVED 1.000 NEWS Word Received Indirectly From Their Son W.Q. Norman Welwood, Prisoner-of-War On Tuesday Mr, and Mrs, Ezra Welwood of Whitechnrch received an unofficial message regarding their son, W.0.1 Norman Welwood, who has been a prisoner-of-war since he was shot down over 'Germany on the 9th of November, 1942. This message which arrived on V-E Day naturally made Mr, and Mrs. Welwood 'very happy as the message was good news. The letter they re- ceived was from Mrs. Edward Daw- son of Hanover, who had received word from her son Lloyd, who was in the same camp as Norman, that he had been liberated April 16th, and that both he and Norman were well. Mr, and Mrs. Welwood are now anxiously waiting to hear directly from their son. LIONS HOLDING AUCTION SALE Big Event Saturday Afternoon and EVening, May 19th Wingham. Lions Club will conduct an action sale in the Wingham Arena on the afternoon and evening of Satur- day, May 19th. Donations of sale- able household furniture is solicited. Other articles which they would be pleased to accept as donation are: sporting goods, baby carriages, high chairs, children's sleighs, wagons, trucks, etc.; lawn mowers, bicycles, stoves, radios, sewing machines, elec- tric fixtures and appliances, etc, etc. All proceeds will go to the Wing- ham General Hospital Building Fund. Pick-up eby truck will be arranged. DANCE TUESDAY NIGHT AT ROYAL T Dance to Bert Worth and his CKNX Ambassadors, Tuesday, May 15th. Admission 50 cents. Concert And Auction Sale 'The Junior Red Cross of Currie's school is holding a concert and auction sale at the school, Friday evening May' 18th. Draw for cushion will be made. Dance after. Proceeds for the Red Cron Ladies please bring lunch, Hospital Auxiliary Meets VIOnday The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Winghant General Hospital, will be held at 3 p.m., on Monday next, May 14th, in the Coun- cil Chambers. The meeting was scheduled for last Monday but due to Victory celebrations was not held. ANDREW BELL HOME ON ROTATION LEAVE Arrived In Wingham Monday Night About Midnight Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bell of town had a real V-E Day celebration, Their son, Driver Andrew Bell, arrived home about midnight Monday even- ing after spending five years and four months overseas. He was accompani- ed by his brother Matt., who came home from overseas about two months ago on a similar leave. Andy enlisted the day war was de- clared in Toronto with the R.C,A.S.C. and arrived overseas in January 1940. About a month after D-Day lie went to France and had war experiences in France, Belgium, Holland and Ger- many. He left Germany April 4th on the first leg of his journey home, The day before he came out he visited with his sister, Nursing Sister Nora Bell, at No. 10 Canadian General Hospital which was stationed at Turnout, Bel- gium. Andy served with a trucking Com- pany and he has had some thrilling experiences, but his modesty kept him from passing On this information. He did say however, that he was stationed at Croydon, 4 miles from London, during the Blitz. He is looking particularly well and is, as is natural, exceedingly happy to be home. He will spend 80 days leave here prier to reporting back to Toronto. He hopes for an early dig, charge. Matt, his brother, met him at Toronto on his arrival Saturday evett- a huge fire ignited beneath, After the demonstrations at the park people continued to drive and mill about but with rain coming on they soon went home. The firemen for some time kept up the celebration with their siren going full blast. A free dance was held at Al's floor at the curling rink in the evening and the young folk were out in full force but the heavy rain kept the older folk at home. • Service Was Impressive Winghain. United Church was filled to capacity for the Community Thanksgiving service which was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday morning. The Town Council, Wingham Legion, other veterans of the First World War and of the present war, 99th battery, Wingham High School Cadets, Fire Department, Wingham Boy Scouts and Cubs attended the service. They marched from the armouries to the church headed 'by Wingham Citizens Band. After the church service the parade marched past the Cenotaph and thence to the armouries. Lt. Col. Geo. W. Howson was. in charge of the parade. The service openedwith the choir singing "Gloria in Excelsis". Rev. Jack James conducted the first portion 'of the service. He gave the Call to Worship and then the Invocation. The hymn "All People that on Earth do Dwell" was followed by a Prayer of Thanksgiving. The responsive read- ing was the 46th Psalm. The choir sang "The Sword of the Lord". The hymn "Now Thank we all our God" VI DAY 'STRESSES NEED TO PUT, THE VICTORY LOAN OVER Money 16, Required To Lick Japan and for Post V-E Day Plans The official end of the war in Europe does not reduce the urgency of.the Eighth Victory Loan Campaign. In some ways, its importance is in- creased by the favourable turn of events. "Say Thanks with Bonds". Canadians should buy bonds: 1, To help bring the men and wo- men of our armed forces home. 2. To provide the funds for the re- habilitation and re-establishment of turned men. 4. To help play our full part in the war againSt Japan. 5. To join with our Allies in help- ing the destitute. liberated peoples. 6, To maintain the fight against in flation. Wingham has set a new objective of $300,000. FOr a time we led all other municipalities in the County, but now Others have forged ahead of us. Let us rally to the task and put Wing- ham again it first place. Present Standing EXECUTIVE OF RED CROSS TO MEET Found Necessary To Amputate His Left Leg Below The Knee Saturday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. William Broome of town received a telegram informing them that their son, Sapper William Walter Broome, 33, suffered an amputation of left leg below the knee as a result of wounds received in action and that lie was being evacuated to the United King- dom. On Wednesday last week they had received word that Bill had been wounded in action and that the nature of the wounds, shell fragment wounds with a partial amputation of the left foot. The word received Saturday showed much more extensive amputa- tion. The news was a great shock to Mr. and Mrs. Broome as they had expect- that Bill would be arriving home on rotation leave as he enlisted the first clay that war was. declared. He joined tip with the engineers and after train- ing at London and Petawawa pro- ceeded overseas in August 1940. He took part in the Dieppe raid and after that raid spent two weeks in hospital with battle fatigue. He returned to France two days after r) Day and continued with his unit through prance, Belgium, Hdlland into Ger- many and back into Holland. Mr. and Mrs. Broome have another boy, Jim, over there, He is with the R.C.A.S,C. Bills 'friends here hope that his re- covery IS speedy., He was born in England coming to -Canada when he was a year old. They lived in the Holyrood district for eight years and have since resided in Winghain. Prior to efilistinettt he was employed by the 'MacLean Lthnber and Coal Company., John A, Alen of North Say; son Of Mr. Robert Allen of town, was last week chosen Progressive Conservative candidate for the provincial riding of Nipissing. Another former resident of Wingham was honoured in a similar manner for Hamilton - Wentworth when Russell T. Kelley, advertising executive of Hamilton, was the choice of the Progressive Conservative con- vention. , • INVITATION TO PICTURE SHOW Entertaining pictures will be pre- sented in the Town Hall here at 8.30 o'clock to-night (Wednesday) under the auspices of the Federation of Agri- culture. All are invited to see this fine show which will not only be entertaining but educational. Dance At Currie's School On Friday, May 11th, Tiffin's Orchestra. Proceeds for patribtie purposes. Admission 25c. Lunch: served.