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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-05-31, Page 1Single 'Copies 'Five Cents With Which. Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 31st, 1945 Subscriptions $2•00 Per Yew RED GROSS CLINIC JUNE TWENTIETH Call Goes Out For First Donors With the passing of V-E Day some were of the opinion that the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinics would be discon- tinued, but such is not the case at the present time, The need for blood plasma is still great and the public are requested to continue their support of this important phase of Red Cross work. New donors are needed and if you have not yet become a donor leave yonr name at the Red Cross rooms or at McKibbons. The next clinic here will be on Wednesday morning, June 20th, LAIDLAW FUR FARM GIVES SCHOLARSHIP Awaid of $25 To Pupil With Highest Standing At Wingham Entrance Centre The Laidlaw ,Fur Farm has gener- ously donated a scholarship for the Entrance pupils writing at the Wing- ham Centre. The scholarship is twenty dollars cash ro the pupil obtaining the highest standing. Full information will be sent to each school by the High School Entrance Board. TOXOID CLINIC HERE JUNE 6th SHOOTING ACCIDENT HERE LAST SUNDAY' Fred. I.,ntt Is In A Very Critical Condition The life of Fred Lott who was ae.,. cidentally shot between the shoulder4, Sunday afternoon hangs in the bal- ance. He is at present in Victoria Hospital, London, having been takeo, there a few hours after the accident., accident. Sunday afternoon Fred and Harry. Browne went hunting ground hogs- They were in the act of starting home about 6 o'clock when they saw two of the rodents just over the hill near the old silo about three fields past the.. cemetery. Harry took a shot at one of them and Fred at the other, Fred was about 12 feet or so away from Harry at the time, Harry pumped his gun and in some way must have accidentally discharged it and at the same time Fred must have walked into the path of the bullet. He was hit between the shoulders and the second thoracic spine was fractured and the spinal cord injured. Harry rushed to Kelly's for assistance and Fred was. taken to Wingham General Hospital. About ten o'clock he was transferred by ambulance to London. In a critical condition he is almost completely paralyzed, William C, King The C.C.F, have as their candidate William C. King of Brussels. He is fifty-one years of age and is a native of Morris Township and has resided all his life in that community. He and his son William conduct a three- hundred-acre farm in Morris. He was on Provincial highway maintenance for some time and later was inspector of farm loans for this district, Like the other candidates he is a member of the Presbyterian Church, 'His wife is the former Lillian McCall and they have three of a family, Mrs, Carl (Marie) Douglas, school teacher at Belmore; Janet, on the staff of CKNX, and William at home. * * Duty of All to Vote It is the democratic duty of all entitled to vote to attended to this duty on election day. Vote as you wish but make sure you vote. Next Monday. June 4th is Provincial elec- tion day. The polls will be open from 8 o'clock in the morning until 7 o'clock in the afternoon, THREE CANDIDATES SEEK ELECTION IN HURON-BRUCE RIDING No Surprises Only Tose Previously Chosen By Nominating Conventions Qualified The electors of Huron-Bruce will have a three-way ballot again this election. When Mr, G. H. Ruttle, the returning officer,, declared nominations closed on Monday afternoon at the town hall here, three candidates had filed their papers. They are: John W. Hanna, Progressive Conservative; William C. King, C,C.F.; William J. Mackay, Liberal. Mr. Robert J. Bowman was named chairman,,,of the meeting and the three candidates addressed the audience which was not yery;farge. 7 John W. Hanna I am very glad, Mr. Hanna-said, that this meeting is being held in Winghatn, my home Own:, On June 4th the people of Huron-Bruce will decide who will be their next repre- sentative ' in the Ontario Legislature. It has been my privilege, he said, to serve in the Legislature for the past 18 months and I have done so to the best of my ability. I have tried to carry on for the good of all the people of the riding. It has been a new ex- perience' and I have listened with great interest to the speakers of all parties in the house. He made a plea (Continued on page four) William J. Mackay Mr, Mackay was a member of the LegiSlature from 1929 to 1934 repre- senting South Bruce. This -riding disappeared in the redistribution at that time. Sixty-nine years of age he is a native of Bruce County and his 250-acre farm is located one and a half miles north of Ripley, in Huron Township. He is a Presbyterian. His wife is the former Gertrude Miner of Elgin Township. They have two children, Marion, who is principal of the public school at Hartford, and Morford, who assists his father on their 250-acre farm. BOYS SPEAR CARP ON THE PRAIRIE Fish Had Become Stratided When Water 'Receded Two local boys had a great time on Saturday spearing carp in a pbol on the flats south of town. When the water flooded this ground (last week the fish left their usual 'haunts and when the water went down they were left stranded in an isolated pool. The two lads, Billy Pollock and 5ammy Bondi, were successfel in baging five Billy got four and Sammy one, but the one Sammy landed weighed 17 pounds, the heaviest of the five. HOSPITAL BRINE CLOSING PARTY MUSIC FESTIVAL TO BE HELD AT BELEM This Programme Will Be Presented June 12th A rare musical treat is in store for the people of this community on June 12th when a festival of music will be presented in Belgrave by the schools who are affiliated with the Belgrave .School Fair. This entertainment has been arranged for a night by itself so that it could be presented and appreci- ated to the fullest extent. Great preparations by the music teachers and regular teachers have been made and the pupils have practiced faithfully for this outstanding district attractir:a reTn1;ic,,ivins. ue ac., B r willl‘fr. G. Roy of Toronto, who is Supervisor of 'Music for the schools of Ontario. The committee have been most fortunate in scouring the services of such an outstanding person in the field of music. ADVANCE POLL HERE THURS., FRI., & SAT. An advance poll, for the Provincial Election which is being held next Monday, will be held for the riding of Huron-Bruce at the Town Hall, here, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. The poll will be open each of these days from 8 am. to 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 10 pm. Entitled to vote are travellers, railway employ- ees, men and women in the services. who could not vote otherwise, teachers who will be absent to mark papers and. veterans attending the Legion Con— vention at the Sault, MORRIS FAVOURS SCHOOL AREA PLAN CONVENORS NAMED AT - INSTITUTE MEETING William Plenty Told of the Old Days, In Wingham A very interesting meeting of the Women's Institute was held on Friday last with the program under the ,heading "Historical Research", Mr. William Fleuty who was an editor of ,a Wingham paper in' 1873, gave a graphic account of the things that were :happening in the town at (that time. Mr. Fleuty has a very vivid memory •and his descriptions of events in the old days of Wingham proVed interest- ing indeed, The meeting opened in the usual 'manner with the Institute Ode and Prayer. Mrs. Charles Hopper, the secretary, gave a repprt of the work accomplished during the past year 'which was most encouraging, Mrs, Horace Aitchison and Mrs. John Lockridge were appointed dele- gates to the District Annual which was held in Belgrave on Tuesday this week, Convenors of committees were air- pointed as follows: Agriculture and 'Canadian Industries, Mrs. Walpole; Home Economics, Mrs. Peter D. King; Historical Research, Mrs. H. •Campbell; Social Welfare, Mrs. F. A. Parker; Publicity, Mrs. S. Bateson; 'War Work, Mrs. Gordon Hastie. (Continued on page twelve) FORMER RESIDENTS MARK ,ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Robert Van Norman. of Kincardine 58 ..Years Married Their 58th wedding anniversary was -marked by Mr. and Mrs. Robeit Van Norman, of Kincardine, when they re- ceived gifts and congratulatory mes- sages from friends. Both are 82 and enjoy a fair measure of health. Mr. Van Norman was born near "Wingham, Mrs. Van Norman, the former Jane MacPhee, at Tiverton. They resided in Bruce Mines, Hami- • ota, Man., and Wingham before going .to Kincardine seven years ago. The family consists 'of four„daugh- ters, Mrs. Stewart Gordon and Mrs. James Findlater, Toronto; Mrs. D. A. Anderson, Clareholme, Alta.; and, Mrs. Clarence Blackwell, Kincardine; and three sons, F. V. R. Van Norman, Vancouver; R. S. Van Norman, Deck- er, Man., and Fred Van Norman, Vic- toria, B,C. 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, Bride-to-be Showered A pantry shelf shower was held at the home of Mrs. Ida Wilson, Toronto, for Miss Betty Lloyd, who is to be married this month, Present were former Wingham' friends and others. BAND CONGRATULATED .BY THE TOWN COUNCIL The following letter from the Wing., ham Council to our local band was much appreciated by the members, May 18th, 1945. Mr. George Wright, Bandmaster, Wingham Town Band, Wingham, Ontario, Dear Sir:— I am directed to pass on to you the thanks and appreciation of Wingham Town Council for the excellent manner in which the Wingham Town Band gave an account of itself on 1,7-E Day And also on the following day during the services at the Winghatii 'United Church, The Council appreciate the excellent services rendered. Yours very truly, W.. A. Galharlth, Clerk and Treasurer, ToWn of Winghatri, Provincial Candidates For Huron-Bruce MORRIS YOUTH WAS CONVICTED OF THEFT Sentenced To Nine Months In Reformatory The result of a one man crime wave was a nine months definite and three months indeterminate sentence in the reformatory. This youth appeared be- fore Magistrate Walker here on Fri- day. He pleaded guilty to the theft of a tire and rim early in April and in May to taking $4000 in bonds from a Morris farmer's home, the theft of a wrist watch at Walkerton, the theft of a tire at Wroxeter, also socket wrenches. Dance S. S. No. 2, Culross A dance will be held on Friday this week, at S. S. No. Culross, good music. Proceeds for patriotic pur- poses, Admission 25 cents, CHEST CLINIC HERE LAST WEEK IN JUNE The Provincial Board of Health has arranged with the clinician of the Division of Tuberculosis Prevention to hold a clinic at Wingham General Hospital on June 25th to 27th. Any person wishing to attend this chest clinic are hereby notified' to be present on said dates. PARTY LEADERS SEEKING ONTARIO'S ENDORSATION George Drew Progressive Conservative, who has been premier for nearly two years John W, Hanna Mr. Hanna who successfully con- tested the riding in July 1943, is seeking re-election as the Progressive Conservative standard bearer, He is A native of Wingham and he has lived his whole life here. He has served his town in many ways but outstand- ing was his eight years on the council, five of which he was mayor. He is a member of the Lions Club and when the Chamber of Commerce was active he took great interest in this work. Fifty-five years of age he is probably the best known of the three candi- dates as he is one of the leading merchants of town conducting two stores, a men's furnishing and a ladies' ready-to-wear. The name of Hanna has been connected with the business life of this community for over 60 years, his father and mother being well known and highly regarded in this respect. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and has for a number of years been on the Board of Managers. His wife was the former Esther Margaret Campbell and they have one son, John, who is 12 years of age. k Om Dance Currie's School On Friday evening, June 1st. Pro- ceeds ufor Gift Fund for returning sol- diers. Tiffin's orchestra, Lunch served. Admission 25c. ACCEPTS POSITION AT STRATFORD Flying Officer W. T. Booth, who has been home on leave prior to his discharge from the R.C..A.F., will con- tinue with the Mutual Life of Canada after his discharge the middle of June. Bill was a popular resident here for a long time and his friends regret that he has accepted a position with the company at Stratford, but wish him every success in his new position. IRWIN BOYS HELD OVERSEAS REUNION Meet Prior To V-V, Day Three Irwin 'boys, Gordon, Rill and Harry, sons of Mrs. Thomas Irwin of town, formerly of East Wawanosh, had a great time togehtet in England just prior to V-B Day. Bill and Harry were on leave from their duties with the Ordnance Corps in Belgium when they met their•brothet Gordon, who was stationed in England. Mrs, Irwin' says that they had a great time and were 'delighted to get a chance to visit with one another, Bill and Harry prior to going to Belgium had been in Sicily and Italy and it was some time since the boys had been together. Bill returned to Germany and Harry to Holland, E, 13, jollifte Leader of the Ontario. C, C; F. Party, Mitchell 11', Rept:Atm Leader of Liberal Party of Ontario. Wingham Citizens' Band will pre- sent their first band concert of the season at the Town Park on Sunday evening next, weather permitting. A selected program will be given, These concerts have proved very popular in the past and are deserving of the public support. WINNAM CUBS Forty Cubs were again present on Wednesday evening. The Grand Howl and Cub Law were given. Billie Laidlaw passed the required tests and was invested as a Cub. He was received into the Tawny Six. Billy Bain passed the remaining tests for the First Star, and also received the Toyrnaker's Badge. The Pack has two Two-Star Cubs and Sixteen One- Star Cubs. The names of the Cubs with their badges will be given at the end of June. This Wednesday the Cubs will play baseball if the weather is fine. BAND CONCERT IN PARK SUNDAY NEXT Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. David Armstrong, Belgrave, announce the engagement of their only daughter, Jane Lorine, to Mr. Robert Woods Grasby, Morris Township, son of the late ,Mr, and Mrs. James Grasby. The marriage to take place early in June. Bowlers To Hold Opening Jitney The formal opening of the Bowling green will take place on Wednesday evening next week, June 6th, when a mixed jitney will be held, Play will Start at 8 p.m. sharp, The. commit- tee have arranged for good prizes. New members and any others who are interested are urged to attend this opening game. Anniversary Services At Calvin Sunday Anniversary services will be held in Calvin Presbyterian Church, East Wawanosh, on Sunday. June 3rd, Services will be conducted by Rev. Alex Nimmo of Wingham at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Hospital Auxiliary Meets Monday The regular meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hos- ptial will be held in the Town Hall on Monday afternoon, June 4, at 3 o'clock. As this is the last meeting until fall a ,good attendance is hoped for. On Sunday the 99th (R) Battery, R.C.A,, held its first scheme of the season. The manoeuvres were held at London Bridge and took mcst of the day. The next one will be held in two weeks time. These schemes are very good pre- paration for the summer camp which will be held the first two weeks in July at Petawawa. CARS FOR ELECTION Anyone wishing to use their car on Monday next in the Provincial elec- tion, or to' assist in any other way kindly get in touch with the Progres- sive Conservative Committee rooms. Phone 275. JOHN HANNA, Progressive Conservative Candidate. Engagement Announcement Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, Wing- ham, announces the engagement of her daughter, Verna Elizabeth, to- Mr. David Kenneth Currie, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Currie,' East Wawanosh. The marriage to take place early in June. As it looks at present the Township of Morris will take on the School Area Plan similar to that adopted last year by East Wawanosh, Turnberry and Howiek. At a recent meeting in thee, Township Hall where the plan was ex- plained to the ratepayers, thosg pres- ent 'voted four to one in favour of the. adoption of this plan for the township. It is expected that the council will, give final consideration to passing the necessary by-law and that this may be done at the next meeting of the coun- cil. BATTERY HELD A SCHEME ON SUNDAY This Is The First In The Summer Series Meeting' Voted Four To, One For. Township School Area Winner Of Marathon Games Announced On Tuesday evening the final get— together of those who had played in the bridge marathon during the whiter, was held in the Council Chamber and. the prizes were awarded. This scheme is sponsored by the Ladies* Auxiliary to Wingham Hospital, and brings a revenue of about $200,00 t year which is Used for hospital ftirnish- ings such as, bedding, dishes, curtains etc. These parties will be resumed in the fall and it is hoped that a larger number of players than ever will take part. The prizes for the evening; players in the marathon were won by Miss Yvonne McPherson, score 20,610, and Mrs. Marley Crawford, score 20,- 210; while the prizes for afternoon players went to Mrs. Reg, DuVal, 20,000, and Mrs. Art Wilson, 100.80. For Tuesday evening, Miss Alice Heard won first prize, Miss Marion Hinde, second; Mrs, Ed, Nash, conso- lation, and the mystery prize went to Mrs, Prank VanStone., The Auxiliary wishes to thank all who donated prizes and otherwise helped to make the parties, a''success. The• next Toxoid Clinic will be held Wingham Town Hall on Wednes- day, June 6th, at 2 p.m. Parents are requested to note the time and be present With their children early. Final Meeting of Bridge Club The final meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club for this season will be held on Thursday night. Following the play the trophies and prizes will be presented. 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, Junelklst, 3 to 6 p.m. Everyone invited. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. John Stacey, Wing- ham, wish to announce the engagement of their eldest da.ughter, Myrtle Doreen, to Mr. William Relissort Falconer, East Wawanosh. The mar- riage to take place June 9th, Attended' Brother's Funeral 'Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Nagh were in Sarnia on Monday attending the fun- eral of his brother, Albert Clarence Nash, who .passed on in Sarnia 'Gen- eral Hospital, on Saturday, May 26th following a very short illness. Mr. Nash was an employee in the Munici- pal Parks department of that city, Attended May Festival At Alma The May festival at Alma College, St. Thomas, May 24th, was a very lovely affair. Two local girls, students at the college, took part. Miss Marj- orie French, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. French, was 'byte of the Queen's attendants and Miss Joyce Walker, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, A, J. Walk- er, took part in the Highland ,Fling dance, Attending the festival from here were, Mr, and Mrs. A, J, Walker, Misses Lois Adams, Norma Brown, Elizabeth Hare, and Mrs. W. H. French, Misses Dorothy Lloyd, Phyllis Johns, Margaret Johns, and. Dorothy Hamilton. STILL GOING STRONG AT EIGHTY-THREE Mr. George Yoe, Turnberry, Doing Work On The Farm. A life-long resident of the Bluevale district, George Yco, 83-year-old Turnberry farmer, despite his advanc- ed years continues to do the work on his farm. This season he has put in his crop and carried on like a man of 60. He is a great lover of animals and his Cattle are his great pride, Recent- ly he sold four, baby beef (Durham Polled Angus) for which he received $400, I-ns health is' good and he expects to carry on. his work for many years yet'