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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-05-24, Page 1btatin re r With Which Is. Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. alk•MMOMM•••••••••••••••011 1011 11•NOMMIOPIIPIM, WINGI-JAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY, 24th, 1945 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Ye* Single Copies Five Cents . CI TWENTY-FIRST BLOOD DONOR CLINIC HELD 162 in Attendance, 110 Men and 52 Women Wingham had its first Blood Donor Clinic since V-E Day on Wednesday morning last week. The attendance was good but not up to that of some other clinics held here, This was the 21st Red Cross Mobile Blood Donor Clinic to have been held here and those who have taken part in this organization and those who have given blood are deserving of much credit. There is still a need for 'blood plasma and the date of the next clinic, prob- ably in June, will be announced soon. Donors were from Wingham 72, Belgrave 18, Bluevale 12, Wroxeter 11, Gorrie 10, Brussels 9, Blyth 6, Tees- water 6, Clifford 5, Lucknow 3, Glen- annan 3, Auburn 4, Belmore 2, White- church 1. There were 46 buttons presented, 25 bronze buttons for 3 donations, 20 silver buttons for 6 donations, and gold button to Harold Vincent of Bel- grave for his 10th donation, Doctors in attendance were: W. M. Connell, W. A. Crawford, R. C. Redmond, Wingham; Dr, D. Hodd of Blyth; Dr. Jamieson of Brussels, and Dr. McCal- lum of Teeswater, who were assisted as usual by the local nurses. The work of the others who make this clinic possible is also worthy of men- tion. (Continued on page two) THURSDAY THIS WEEK A HOLIDAY Mayor Fred. L. Davidson has pro- claimed Thursday this week, May 24th, a public civic holiday. All stores of Wingham wlil close all day. Presentations Miss Lillian (Peg) Fuller was hon- oured at two presentations recently prior to her marriage which takes place to-day (Wednesday). The girls of the PHAM Club gave her a beauti- ful table lamp and the members of St. Paul's choir presented her with a handsome occasional chair, Play Was Well Received The play "Princess O'Toole" which was presented in the Town Hall here Friday evening by the members of Knox Church Choir, Listowel, was well attended and was enjoyed by the large appreciative audience. Bert Abell, a former Wingham boy, enter- tained between the acts. Jack Mc- Kibbon acted as master of ceremonies. The play was sponsored here by the choir of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, FINAL VICTORY LOAN STANDING EXCELLENT Huron County Exceeded Its Sales In All Other Loans Reathittaftea for the 8th Victory Loan for Huron County at Goderich has issued final figures for the 8th Loan and they show that Huron County did better than in any previous loan. The sales for the loan just finished for Huron were $4,154,000, with the Air Schools $4,434,900. There was no change in the standing of the municipalities from the report of last week. District Subscriptions % Brussels $ 174,400 219.37 Wawanosh West 140,350 189.66 Wingham 309.800 154.26 Seafbrth 242,900 139.59 Grey 175,900 137.96 Howick 329;650 187.98 Turnberry 112,100' 136.70 •-,t4 Goderich (Town) 609,600 132.81 Wawanosh East 98,250 132.77 Zurich, & Hay West 129,400 182.71 Exeter 209,400 131.28 Goderich Township 120;100 181.26 Blyth 68,100 128.77 Ttickersfitith 138,950 128,65 Usborne 138,850 128,98 Stephen East' ,,,,, 86,600 121,97 Clinton' ,„.. ............... 224,100 118.25 Colborne .... 70,200 111.53 Stephen West' „ 18,050 100,02 Ashfield 122,950 100,28, lb0',150 108,12 Mekillop ..... „,„ 116,850 101„70 Hallett...... . 116,550 10,42 Hensall & Hay East 116,050 106,96 Stanley OA 116,650 106,04 Huron C'ty, Total „4,154,600 180,88 Air &libels 280,000 164.15 Combined Total ....„44,484,000 182.56 OVERSEAS LETTERS OF LOCAL INTEREST This letter written yri V-E Day by Norman Welwood to his parents was a welcome one indeed, It was the first word they had receive from Norman since November last year, He appar- ently had written up to January, but they have not received these letters. 23 C.G.H. Leavesden, Eng, May 8th, 1945, V-E Day. Dearest Mother, Dad and all:— In one of the happiest moments in' my life I write to you again as a, free man and the thing is all over, I do hope you are well, I presume you worried over my silence since January, but it was impossible to write. Well the whole story is rather long and I'll save it to relate verbally when I return. Briefly this what hap- pened: Feb. 6 we were forced to evacuate our camp (Luft. 4) east of Stettin and we then marched across Germany until our own drive in the west caused us to retrace our steps. We were liberated on the 2nd of May (Happy Day) by the 6th British Air- borne Div. and 4 days later I was flown back to dear old England. I am spending a little time in the Can, Gen, Hospital here, (perhaps a week or so), nothing serious at all, just a check over and a little rest after which I will probably have a short leave here, just to see some old. friends, then home as soon as possible. Send the overseas addresses of any local fellows and friends or relatives. Now please do not worrying, will write every few days. My best love. Norm. * * Darrell Biggs had an experience after he was shot down over Germany that he will ever remember. The fol- lowing letter to his parents tells of some of his experiences. It surely is an interesting letter: May 13, 1945 My Dearest Mom and Pa:— It still seems so darn unreal that I'm actually here in jolly old England once more and enjoying beautiful weather. I've been so terribly worried that you hadn't heard I was safe, but believe it or not one of the first per- sons I met after stepping out of the plane in France was Hairy Posliff, and boy we had a great gossip session. It was heaven to see familiar faces (Continued on page four) Dance At Kirton's School A dance will be held at Kirton's School Friday, May 25. Good music will be supplied. Ladies are request- ed to bring lunch, Name Omitted In the list of hostesses itl enniiet- tion with a shower held for Miss Peg Fuller, which was reported last week, the name of Mrs. Bert Mathers was. inadvertedly omitted, Had Other Foot Amputated Mr. Albert Sanderson underwent an operation for the removal of his foot recently in Wingham General Hos- pital, It is just four months since h*.k had the other foot removed, Victory Tea Friday, June 1st The Ladies of the United Church are serving a Victory Tea in the Sun- day .School room of the United Church, on Friday, June 1st, 3 to 6 p.m. Everyone welcome. Hog Producers To Meet A meeting of the Hog Producers of Huron County, Will be held in the Agricultural Board Room, Clinton, on Monday night, May 28th at 8.30 p.m. The meeting will be addressed by Mr. Geo. Johnston, of Owen Sound, who is a Director of Ontario Hog Produc- ers Association, All farmers invited. LOCAL COUPLE ARE 25 YEARS MARRIED Mr. and Mrs. Frank .Seddon Married Quarter of Century On behalf of the people of the com- munity we extend congratulation to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seddon who had their 25th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, May 22nd, They spent the day quietly as Mrs. Seddon had just returned home from Wingham Gett- eral Hospital on Thursday. They were married at Leigh, Lancashire, Eng- land, and following their wedding came to Canada and have since lived in Wingliam. They have two sons, William of Welland, and Ralph at home. ANNUAL MEETING OF PRESBYTERIAL HELD AT MOLESWORTH Reports Showed Maitland Presbyterial of the W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church Had Very Successful Year Members of the Molesworth Aux- iliary of the W.M.S. were the hostesses on Tuesday, May 15, for the 31st annual meeting of the Maitland Pres- byterial Society of the W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and although the sky was heavy and rain poured down, the attendance was good. Representatives were present from al- most all of the auxiliaries. Ferns, baskets of tulips and flags for.m a beautiful setting for the meet- ing, the programme was based on the theme "Our High Calling in Christ". Following a brief meeting of the ex- ecutive for prayer, the president, Mrs, iGuthrie Reid opened the morning session with invocation and prayer. Mrs, Walter Smillie had charge-of the devotions "Called in Christ Jesus". She mentioned the special call to several Bible characters and spoke in particular of the call to Samuel, point- ing out that the work God calls us to perform is not always easy, but when He calls He also supplies the requirements, Prayer was offered by Mrs. Raymond Elliott. Mrs. C. Stewart extended words of welcome, She said it was 46 years since the Presbyterial 'had met at Molesworth. Two ladies were present who attended that meeting. She re- (Continued on page two) %INGHAM CUBS Thirty-three Cubs were not stopped by the rain and met in the gymnasium Wednesday night. Senior Sixer Ken MacLean led in the Grand Howl and had the Roll Call. The fourth circle of the semaphore signals was taught and signalling practised. Cub Billie Bain passed the tests on the Union Jack and on Skipping. Cubs Teddy Kress and Reggie Baker passed the Union. Jack tests, Reggie Baker hav- ing completed all the One Star tests was presented with the Star and the Pack gave a Grand Howl in congratu- lation. The Pack will meet at the United Church gymnasium this Wednesday evening. BINGO! BINGO! SATURDAY NIGHTS Each Saturday evening the Legion will hold a bingo in the Council Chambers, For the past two years these summer bingos have been staged and the Legion again seeks co-opera- tion of the public for their Bingos each Saturday night. All proceeds are for Legion purposes, which means get- ting ready to receive the boys when they return from service. Good prizes for the lucky winners. Plan to play Bingo Saturday nights at the town hall. Engagement Announcement &r, and 'Mrs. John E. Nicholson of Bluevale, annonuce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Mary Marguer- ite, to Wallace Charles Small, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Small of (Drew) Clifford, Ont. The marriage to take place in June, GOVERNMENT MAKES GRANT TO WINN GENERAL HOSPITAL. Coffers of the Building"Fund Swelled $19,000 by Ontario' Oovernment Grant The Board of Wingham General Hospital are very happy that the On- tario Government has made a grant of $10,000 to the Building Fund of the Hospital, The Board during the period of planning for the hospital ads dition have interviewed Dr. Vivian and his department on several oecat!oris' and have received good advice and patient hearings, This grant of $10,.-- 000 most acceptable. The Board ate very appreciative of the assistance which has been given them by Mr. John W. Hanna and ex- tend sincere thanks for his splendid co-operation. PT. J. A. DENNIS IS BACK IN CANADA Wounded Veteran Arr ving In London. Today (Wednesday) Another wounded Wingham soldier has returned, Pte, J. A, Dennis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dennis, Lower Wingham, will arrive in London just about an hour after this issue is placed in the post office, noon Wednesday. His parents have gone to meet him. He arrived in Halifax on Sunday. He was wounded in the left thigh on March 8th while fighting in Ger- many with the Essex Scottish. He is listed as a stretcher case at present and friends here hope that he makes a speedy recovery. Pte. Dennis went overseas last December, CATTLE RESCUED FROM 'THE FLOODED FLATS Blue Steer Aids In. The Rescue Early Friday morning 40 head of cattle ibelonging to John Patter, Mrs. Clifford Jenkins, George Deyell and H. Hutton, were rescued from Hut- ton's flats on the prairie south of town. All day Thursday the water continu- ed to rise as it did during the night. The cattle were clustered near the willows on the high ground near the river bank but were standing in water up to their bodies, higher than that on some of the young cattle. To save them it was necessary to get them out at once, Two boats were used and as they were about 500 feet from the cattle a big blue steer led the others along the highest ground of the river bank, which also was under water, When it came to the deep water near the highway it started to swim for safety and the others follow- ed. We have heard of horse sense but this animal showed a lot of cow sense, • TROUSSEAU TEA Mrs. Fred Fuller held a trousseau tea Wednesday afternoon and evening last week, in honour of her daughter, Miss Clara Lillian (Peg) fuller. Mrs. H. Mitchell and Mrs, Roy Mundy poured tea in the afternoon, and Mrs. H, V. Pym and Mrs. Mitchell officiat- ed in the evening. Assisting in the afternoon were Miss E. Mitchell and Mrs. H. Fuller and in the evening Mrs, George Joynt, Mrs. J, Ziegler and Miss Evelyn Edgar. Mrs. Bert Math- ers, Misses Verne Walker, Hilda Brown and Beryl Brown displayed the trousseau. Gave 7 Quilts and Afghan In the list of April donations to Wingham District Red Cross Society which were published last week, the 9th of Turnberry group (Gilmour's) were credited with an afghan. This should have read, 7 quilts and an afghan. We regret this error, Engagement AtittOttneettient Mr, and Mr's. Wm. A. Humphrey, Lucknow, Wish to' announce the en- gagement of their eldest daughter*? Caroline Margaret, to' Ernest John Snowden, only son of Mr, and Mrs. James C, Snowden, of East Wawan- osh, The marriage to take place early in June. Brussels Minister to Glace Bay Rev. Samuel Kerr, who has minis- tered to Melville Presbyterian church, Brussels, since August, 1938, will preach his• farewell sermon on Sunday, May 27, before going to (Glace Bay,, Cape Breton Island, N.S,, where his inditetion will be held in St, Paul's church there on May 31st. Mr, Kerr for some time has also preached at Belgrave Presbyterian Chitith . Mr, Kerr graduated from Knox College, Toronto, in 1032 and was ordained at Avonton that same year. He served at Avonton until coming to BruSsels in August, 1088. INSTITUTE' MEETS FRIDAY THIS WEEK The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute, will be held at 3 etioek Friday Afternoon this week, May 256, in the Council Chambers. The executive wilt be in charge of the program, The roll call will be answer- ed "Mew to be good rieighhOttre, The hostesses, Mrs, R. A, Coutts, Mrs. Peter King, Mrs, Wellings, Mrs.- R, Wilson, Mrs. LIONS AUCTION SALE WAS GREAT SUCCESS Gross Proceeds Amounted To About k $700.00 The auction sale held by the. Wing- ham Lions Club in the Arena, Satur- day . afternoon and evening was a marked success. Matt. Gaynor had a busy time selling the large number of articles on display. In fact all were not sold and another sale will be held to dispose of these goods. The gross proceeds were about $700.00. The Club are very appreciative of the co-operation received from the citizens and wish to thank all who made donations or in any other way assisted. PAPER SHORTAGE IS STILL VERY ACUTE National Director Says Burning Or Destroying Paper Verges On Sabotage ' The shortage of paper is very acute and the fact that the war is over in Europe will not relieve this situation for a long time. Production of war materials to defeat the Japs is of vital necessity and a great quantity of sal- vaged paper can be used for this pur- pose. J. F. McCallum, Acting National Director of salvage has issued the warning that Cannada cannot do her full part in finishing up the world war unless we continue to salvage waste paper. Collections of salvage are made here the last Monday of each month by the Fire Department. Save your waste pa'per and have it collected at each collection. Fractures Bone in Leg Mr. W, H. Haney fractured a small bone in his left leg recently. The in- jured member is in cast and is healing satisfactorily, The accident happened when Mr. Haney stepped into a pit at Crawford's garage, Showered By Friends On Tuesday evening last week Isabelle MacLean, who was married on Saturday, was honoured with a miscellaneous shower at the home of Misses Myrtle and Nadine Harcourt. About 25 were present. Won Scholarship At Western George Thomson, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Thomson, Bluevale, wo,n the Wyatt Scholarship at Western University,. London, for the highest marks in honour English, second year. We extend congratulations. District Institute Animal The annual meeting of the West Huron District Women's Institute, will be held in the United Church, Bel- grave, on Tuesday. next week, May 29th. Morning session at 9.45 o'clock, afternoon session at 1 o'clock. All ladies are invited. Listowel Veteran Received Appointment Bert Abell of Listowel, formerly of Wingham, has received the appoint- ment of employmant and claims officer at Listowel, and commenced his new duties last week. His .headquarters are located in the Selective Service office, in the post Office building. A veteran of this war, Mr. Abell was the first enlistment of the former 100th Battery, R.C.A., non-permanent active 'militia, signing up the day war was declared when the entire 'unit went actf e and went overseas as bat. tery sergeant major with the 4th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment of Guelph, which he had a prominent part in organizing. After two years of sere- ice overseas, he returned to Canada and was •honorably discharged in No- vember of last year, and since that time has operated a pool delivery serv- ice in Listowel, NOMINATIONS HERE ON MONDAY NEXT The Provincial nominations will be held in the Town Hall here from 1 to 2 o'clock, Monday next week, May 28th, There will be three candidates, John W. Hanna, Progressive Conserv- ative; Wm. king, C. C. F.; W. J. Mackay, Liberal. It is riot meeted that any other than the above three will qualify. The candidates will ad- dress the'meeting following the close of nominations at 2 oteloelt. PRISONERS-OF-WAR REPORTED NOW SAFE :Last Week Was Good News Week • For Several Wingham And District Families ' Safe in the United Kingdom was 'the message received by several. Wing- ham and district families last week of 'their sons who had been prisoners-of- war in Germany. Darrell Biggs Mr, and Mrs, Percy Biggs, Lower Wingham, on Wednesday afternoon, last week received a telegram that -their son F.O. Herbert Darrell Biggs, `had arrived safely in the United King- -dom on May 10th. Darrell was miss- ing for some time after crashing last December at Bingen on the Rhine. He was with Pathfinders and had 46 operational flights to his credit. Dar- rell was on the staff of ,a branch of -the Dominion Bank when he enlisted. He started his banking career at the local branch, On Saturday a cable was received from Darrell in which he said he was spending a couple of weeks 'with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Donovan and will be home shortly. Norman Welwood The .first direct word that Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Welwood of Whitechurch received from their son, WO. 1st Class Norman Welwood, since last November; was on Wednesday last week, When they received an airgraph from his informing them that he divas in England and was getting a check- up in hospital,- but hoped to be out and visit some of his friends there prior to coming home. Norman has been a prisoner since early in No- vember 1942, A week previous Mr, and Mrs. Welwood 'had received word through the parents of a Hanover boy that Norman was safe in the camp which he had just left which had been 'liberated by the 6th British Airborne Division. James Russell Friday morning Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Russell of town received the great news that their son, Flt.-Lt. James C. B. Russell, was safe in the United Kingdom and that he was fit and ex- pected to leave for home in two weeks. This word was received from his wife who resides in Toronto, but who was •on a vacation at Estavan, Sask. The last word Mr. and Mrs. Russell had from their son was a letter dated last November, but his wife recently re- ceived word that he had been in a camp' 100 miles south west of Berlin which was taken by the Russians. He had previously been at Luft 3. Jim had been a prisoner since June 21st, 1943. Ernest Huffman Mr. and Mrs, Roy Huffman of Langside, formerly of Whitechurch, and previous to that, Bervie, received the welcome news that their son, Sap- per Ernest Huffman had 'been liberat- ed May 11, He had been missing for some time -before he was reported a prisoner-of-war. Charlie Dauphin gr. and Mrs. Alvin Orvis received word that WO. Charles E. Dauphin, who had been a prisoner-of-war in Germany for 3 years is now back in England and expects to come 'home soon. Charlie's brother, Bill, ?who was also a prisoner-of-war, is also safe in England, The news about Charlie was received from his mother, Mrs. E. L. Dauphin of Ridgetown. Charlie when in Wingham was employed by the Canada Packers, Opening Bluevale Comntunity Hall Second Entertainment The lour-act play "Valley Farm" will be presented on Tuesday evening, May 29th, at 8,30, under the auspices of the Bluevale Women's Institute, Come and enjoy this old-time play with its romance, laughter and tears. Admission 35c and 15c. LOCAL SOLDIER GETS CERTIFICATE In the paper "Flak" issued by the 6th Regiment L,A.A. Regiment, May 4th issue, there is an article of interest to Wingham folk. It is headed "We take Pride in Announcing, and con- tinues, Field Marshal Montgomery, Commander-in-Chief 21st Army group, has approved the award of the Com- tnander-iti-thiers Certificate to A- 105004, Gnr, Cameron, J. A., 112th rsty., for gallantry in action in prance. J'int is the ton of Mr. and Mrs. Milas Cameron of town. We take =telt pleasure itt extending congratulation to jitn on this recognition, FAME'S CHURCH CLOSING SERVICE Belmore And Bluevale Presbyterian Crurches To Form One Charge Thursday', May 17, was a day for the Presbytery of Maitland of the Presbyterian in Canada. In the afternoon pressive service was held ;at Church to mark the closing church for public , worship. This is one of the oldest churches in the district and one that has served the community for many years. -Ow- ing to the shifting population, it was decided to discontinue as a congrega- tion. Rev. C, H, MacDonald, Moderator of the Presbytery, conducted the im- pressive closing ceremony. Scripture lesson was read by Rev. Richard Ste- wart of Goderich, and Rev. J. Wilson, of Whitechurch, led in prayer. The sermon, was preached by Rev. J. S. Shortt, D.D., of Kincardine, and Rev. S. M. Scott, of Kincardine, led the service of song. The service was in the form of a conventicle. In the evening the Presbytery met at Belmore for the purpose of uniting Bluevale, which had been connected with Eadie's for many years, with Bel- more as one pastoral charge. Rev. D. B. Cram of Teeswater conducted the service. Rev. S. M. Scott of Kin- cardine addressed the meeting, speak- ing on "Partnership." He stressed the importance of having God as one of the partners, and referred to the corn- mand "Go ye into all the world and preach' the, Gospel" and the result, "They went forth". Rev. C. H. MacDonald, Lucknow, narrated the steps leading up to the uniting of the two congregations, pointing out that co-operation and prayer were two essentials in forming a happy and successful union, At the close of the meeting the wo- men of the Belmore congregation served lunch and all enjoyed a social historic Huron- Church an im- Eadie's of that hour. DANCES AT ROYAL T Pre Holiday dance Wednesday, May 23rd. McDowell's orchestra, Danc- ing 10 to 2. Admission 40 cents. Friday night, Reg, Britton's orches- tra. Dancing 10 to 1.30. Admission 40 cents. Attended Graduation Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Weir, Mr. and Mrs. Rich. Jeffray, Miss Mildred Stewart, were in Guelph Friday, at- tending the Graduation Exercises of the 'Guelph General Hospital. Miss Dorothy Stewart being one of the 1945 class to graduate. • . Won Victory Loan Prize The War Finance Committee of Huron County sponsored poster con- tests in the urban and vial schools in aid of the recent Victory Loan, Bobby Carrick, grade 3, Wingham Public School, was successful in winning second -prize in a contest for Junior pupils of urban schools. This prize is a $5 War Saving Certificate. BRIDGE PLAY-OFFS COMPLETED MONDAY Mrs. R. S. Hetherington Is Lady Champion. Gordon MacKay Won Men's 'Section The final play-off games of the Wingham Bridge Club were held on Thursday evening last week and on Monday evening this week, Mrs. R. S. Hetherington won the Lady champ- ionship and Gordon MacKay is the champion of the men's section for the second year in succession. Mrs. Hetherington held the cup on a previ- ens occasion also. The results were Ladies— Mrs. R, S, Hetherington 80y Mrs. A, Wilson 75%; Miss Margaret Mac- Lean 71; Mrs. H .C. MacLean 66%; Miss Y. McPherson 66 1/2 ; Mrs, Geo, Ross 65%; Mrs, Bert Porter 64%; Mrs, H. Campbell 63; Mrs, E. A. Parker 614; Mrs. G. Godkin 60; Mrs. J. H, Crawford 59%; Mrs, A. R. DU- Val 59%. Men— Gordon Mackay 80%; Daate Robb '10%; Dune. Kennedy 69; W. H. French 66; J. H. Crawford 66'; An Wilson 65%; Jack Mason 65%; C. H. MoAvoy 64%; O. Hoselgrove 62; Bert Porter 60%; 'George Williams 54%.