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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-06-07, Page 14M FEDERAL ELECTIONS LATEST INFORMATION MONDAY NEXT WEENI ON NEW HOSPITAL. Duty Of All Entitled To Vote At This Time .1,•••••••••••..., On Monday next the people of Can- Ada will have a federal election for the first time in five years, We urge all to go to the polls on that day and vote. Vote as you wish but make sure that You vote, It is our democratic privilege to*be able to go to the polls on election day and vote as we so desire. Let us up- hold this great democratic principal by voting on Monday next. * * * L. E. Cardiff Mr. Cardiff, the Progressive Conser vative Candidate, is a native of Huron County. He was born in Morris Town- ship 56 years ago and has been a, resi- dent of Morris all his life. His par- ents-were the late Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cardiff, pioneers of the township. He operates a 250 acre farm near Brussels. For 12 years he was a member of the Morris Township Council, eight of them as Reeve. His first venture into politics was in 1940, when he was el- ected in Huron North, Mr. Cardiff has been very interested in the North North Huron Plowmans' Association and had been secretary of this organiz- ation since its inception about 1927. His wife is the former Ada May Mor- rison of Wroxeter and they have three of a family, Ross, at home; Mrs, Dean (Leota) Davidson of Brussels; Clarke with the R.C.A,F., at present station- ed in British Columbia. He is a mem- ber of the United Church. Major Douglas R. Nairn, E. D. Mr. Nairn, standard-bearer for the Liberal Party, is a Goderich boy. He was born and educated there, the son of Mrs. Nairn and the late Charles Nairn. He graduated from Osgoode Hall Toronto, in 1930 and for ten years practiced law in his native town. In September 1940, he enlisted with the Elgin Regiment and proceeded overseas in August 1941. He saw act- ion in North Africa, Sicily and Italy, returning to Canada last year. He has since been in the Judge Advocate's branch of the Army being at present on leave from these duties. Prior to enlistment he was president of the 20th. Century Club of Western Ont- io. He is 38 years of age and is a Presbyterian in religion. His wife is the former Margaret Ogilvie Watson, Morley F. Mills Mr, Mills is the youngest of the three candidates, 34, is the C. C. F. candidate. He farms 225 acres in his native Township of Huron, near Rip- ley. He is a single man and a member of the United Church. He is. 'president of the Kincardine and district Co-Op- erative and is very active in the Fed- eration of Agriculture being a past president of Huron Township Unit, al- so organizer for Farm Forums, in his district. His father, Robert Mills, was born in Huron Township and his mother came from nearby Kincardine Township. Attended W.M.S. Convention Delegates to the Baptist Women's Missionary Societies' Convention held in Talbot St. Baptist Church, London, May 28-31, were Mrs. John Falconer and Mrs, J. N. H. Norton. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs, Edward Small wish to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Grace, to Mr. John Haines, eldest son of Mr.' and Mrs. Victor Haines of Wingham: The mar- riage to take place in June. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Francis 0. Preston, Wingham, wish to announce the en- gagement of their youngest daughter, Mary Julia, to Harold Finlay Mc- Callutn, Goderich, son of Mr. and Mrs, Finlay McCallum, Brussels, The marriage will take place the latter part of June, HONOURED BY FRIENDS LAST WEEK An enjoyable time was had last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs, Gordon Leggatt, when a shower Was held in honour of Miss Verna Thompson, bride of this week. As- sisting the hostess were Misses Jean McKagtte, Jean Sharpin, Ann Van- Wyck and Leila Leggatt. The bride- to-be was presented with red and white enamelware attractively arrang- ed on a table decorated with pink and white streamers. Carnes and contests were enjoyed after 'Welt a dainty lunch was served 'by the hostesses. Now a One Hundred Thousand Dot, lar Project, Lions Sponsor Interes- ting Banquet At the request of the Hospital Board and its Subscription ,Committee the local Lions. Club sponsored a Banquet at Yemen's Grill on. Friday night, June 1st,, which was the occasion for local business and professional men and women to hear up-to-date authentic in- formation on the new- Hospital pro- ject, The event was organized by a com- mittee of Lions under the leadership of Lion Jack McKibbon with Lion Presi- dent Wilf. French acting a chairman of the meeting. A happy balance of entertainment, business and good food prompted many compliments for the sponsors in regard to the splendid manner in which the affair was con- ducted. Chairman of the Hospital Board, R. H. Lloyd thanked the Lions for their- valuable Co-operation and for the gen- erous donation of $1000.00 to the Hos- pital Building Fund. He expressed the firm belief that although the cost for a completely up-to-date building was more than at first estimated, the necessary funds to meet the additional cost would be subscribed by the people of Wingham and district when they were in possession of the facts. He also thanked, on behalf of the Board, all those who had already made con- tributions to the Building Fend. (Continued on page two) RED CROSS 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 your name at the Red Cross rooms or at McKibbons. The next clinic here will be on Wednesday morning, June 20th. Spoke at Baptist Church A pleasant surprise was given to the Evening Congregation of the Wing- ham Baptist Church, Sunday, June 3, when Dr. J. W. Mahood, president Emeritus, of the London Bible Insti- tute, was introduced by the pastor, Rev. J. N. H. Norton, as the guest speaker. Dr. Mahood gave a challenge to the young people on "Cutting the Anchor", based on Acts 27: 40. WAWANOSH FEDERATION HELD ANNUAL BANQUET Guest Speakers Were Mr. Ed. Bond, Bond of Mt. Brydges and Mr. Hugh Hill 'Of Colborne East Wawanosh Unit of the Feder- ation of Agriculture held it's 4th. an- nual banquet in the Forester's Hall, Belgrave, on Thursday evening. The gathering was a success in every, way. The attendance was up to the mark, the hall being taxed to capacity and tile speakers gave most informative addresses and the guest artists pre- sented a very pleasing program. Mr. Norman Radford, president of the Unit, was master of ceremonies. Beside the speaking the program con- sisted of a solo by Aubrey Toll, "That Tumbled Down Shack In Athlone"; a solo, "Somewhere a Voice Is Call- ing", by ,Mrs, Eminerson Rodger, and community singing lead by Clark Johnston. Mrs. Velma Pickell offic- iated at the piano throughout the ev- ening. Rev. Alex Nimmo of Wing- ham was a guest of the Unit and he pronounced the blessing. Miss Ruth Thompson won the draw on the War Savings Certificate. IVIr. Ed. pond The special speaker for the evening was Mr. Ed. Bond of Mt. Brydges. Mr. Bond was introduced by Mr. A. Scott, a co-worker in the Federation, He is a director of the Federation of Agriculture and is on the executive committee,• and Ite is also a director of the Cattle Breeders' Association, (continued on page Seven) W. HURON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ANNUAL HELD AT BELOW Passed Resolution Seeking Abolition Of Women's Beverage Rooms The district annual meeting of West Huron Women's Institutes was held in the Belgrave United Church on Tues- day last. Representatives were present from Auburn, Blyth, Belgrave, Clin- ton, Dungannon, Goderich, Kintail, St, Helens, and Wingham. Recently, two junior branches were organized in the district at Blyth and Clinton, and of these a member of the Blyth group was in attendance. A resolution asking abolition of the women's beverage rooms in Ontario was adopted. The president, Mrs. W. J. Hender- son, Wingham, conducted the meeting, and the guest speaker included Miss E. Collins, of the Women's Institute branch, Department of Agriculture, Toronto; Mrs. F. Thornton, Thames- ford, provincial director, and Miss Flora Durnin, Dungannon, county home economics coach. The morning session opened with the singing of God Save the King with Mrs. R. J. Phillips, Auburn, as accom- panist. The 46th Psalm was read by a member of the Kintail branch, fol- lowed by two minutes of silence to commemorate victory in Europe, and the Lord's prayer repeated in unison. Minutes of last year's district annual held in Dungannon and of the board (Continued on page three) TRANSFORMERS AT LLOYDS' BURNED OUT Factory Only Shut Down Few Hours Lloyds faCtory was closed from 2 in the afternoon Wednesday last week until 8 o'clock the following morning. The three transformers which control the power went out qt..commission on Wednesday afternoon and thus the factory had no power. By five o'clock Mr. R. H. Lloyd was on his way to the Packard Electric at St. Catharines with the transformers. He got back to Wingham about 4 a. m, and the factory was operating by 8 o'clock. This is what might be termed fast work. 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 he present on said dates, Red Cross Workers Please Vote A shipment of work will be made on Thursday of next week, and it is urg- ently requested that all finished work be turned in before that time so that it may be included in this shipment. Attended Ordination Service An ordination was held at Arkona in the Middlesex-Lambton Association of Baptist Churches last week, at which Mr. Fred W. Wilson of Arkona was ordained to go to Bolivia for the Baptist Foreign Mission Board, Those attending from here were Mr. and Mrs. John Falconer, Mrs: Geo. Scott and Rev, J. N. H. and Mrs, Norton, PRESENTED. WITH oNEW TESTAMENT Following six months of instruction in Religious Knowledge given in grade 7, Wingham Publie School, Rev, 3. N. H. Norton gave a prize to the only scholar obtaining 600 marks in the six monthly examinations, An inscribed New Testament was pre- sented to Miss Mary Crawford. Very fine work was done by the whole grade, as the following marks will show, when out of a possible 600, standing were: Marion Irwin 564, Joseph Brown 572, John Hudson 571, Alice May Parith 568, Marie Sperling 566, Alice. Buckman 565, Marie Gerrie 562, Donna Chittick 554, Bonnie Wil- loughby 553, Jack Tervit 50, Ross Hilbert 546, Fred Diehl 589, Donald Henderson 584, Audrey Culliton 558, Lois Hayden 521. Several of those obtaining a total Of less than 500 were absent through sickness on 'exatninatioriday„ HANNA SECURES LARGE MAJORITY Has Plurality of, 2097 Over Liberal Candidate and Majority of 749 Over Both Opponents In the heaviest vote ever polled in Huron-Bruce riding, John W. Hanna, Progressive Conservative candidate, was re-elected to the Ontario Legis- lature by a majority of 749, based on the civilian vote, over his two oppon- ents. The 'vote was Hanna 6932, Mackay, (Lib.) 4835, "King (C.C.F.) 1348. The civilian vote total was 13115 over 1100 more than the entire vote 18 months ago. Wingham, the home town of Mr. Hanna, gave him a tremendous vote 853 out of 1153, and he also received a plurality in all but four of the other municipalities. Shortly after the closing of the polls the crowd began to gather in Wing- ham, and by the time the result was known the Main street was crowded. Three bands took part in the evening celebration, the Lucknow. Kilties, the Mildmay band and the Wingham Citizens' band. Following the parade a community dance was held at Al's Dance Hall to the music of Bert Worth and his CKNX Ambassadors. The following is the vote by muni- cipalities. Summary Hanna King Mackay Ashfield 470 78 290 Blyth ..... ..... 211 21 91 Brussels 198 75 165. Carrick 248 250 623 Colborne 282 53 153 Culross 339 73 387 Grey 394 74 384 Huron 449 63 334 Howick 787 135 500 Kinloss 363 67 209 Lucknow 260 38 160 Mildmay 148 40 185 Morris 473 86 264 Ripley '104 5 127 Teeswater 219 31 149 Turnberry 403 86 169 Wingham 853 89 211 E. Wawanosh 331 37 212 W.Wawanosh 400 47 222 6932 1348 4835 Hanna's majority over both oppon- ents 749. Vote by poll will be found on page 4 Attending Legion Convention Mr. W. W. Armstrong left on Fri- day for Sault Ste. Marie, where he is attending the Canadian Legion 14th. Biennial Convention. Bowling Jitney Postponed The Bowling Jitney scheduled for tonight (Wednesday) has been post- poned. Owing to the backward weather, it has been impossible to get the greens in shape. Engagement Announcement ' Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Yuill, Brussels, Ontario, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Edith, to Mr. James Kenneth Warwick, son of Mrs. George Warwick, Bluevale., The mar- riage to take place the middle of June. Miss Jean Northrop Resigns Position Miss Jean Northrop, a member of the local Unemployment Insurance and Selective Service office staff for the past two years, has resigned her position. Miss Northrop leaves to- morrow to spend a couple of weeks in Wingham with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Reg, DuVal, prior to going to Dartmouth, N. S., to spend the summer with her father and her grandmother. She expects to be em- ployed in Toronto in the fall. At the closing hour this afternoon at the Selective Service office, Miss Northrop was informally presented with a Waterman's fountain pen, a farewell gift from the Postoffice, Sel- ective Service and Customs staffs, and Mr. Art, Sanderson, caretaker of the post office;—Listowel Banner, 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 SHOOTING ACCIDENT PROVES FATAL ,Fred Lott Passed Away 1r, Victoria Hospital, London, On Monday As a result of a shooting accident that occured a week ago Sunday, Fred Lott, passed 'away in Victoria Hos- pital, London, on Monday morning, June 4th. Fred, in company with Harry Browne, was shooting ground bogs when the accident occured. He was rushed to London, at one time 'a slight chance was held for his recov- ery, and it was with deep regret that his many friends learned of his pass- ing. Fred, who was in his 82nd year, was born at Whitechurch, and for the past three years had been employed as buttermaker at the Holmdale Creamery here, On June 27th, 1944, he was married to Winnifred Mc- Nevin, who has the sympathy of the entire community. In religion he was a Presbyterian, and a member of Mait- land 'Lodge, I,O.O.F. Surviving besides his widow are his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Walter Lott, of• the Whitechurch road, one sister, Mrs. Orval (Nettie) Newby, Thorndale, and three brothers, Robert of Calgary, Wesley, of Waterford, and Carl of Ayton. A private service' Will be held at his late residence, Patrick St., Wingham, and followed by a service at St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church at 2.30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, and will be conducted by Rev. Alex. Nimmo, assisted by Rev. W. A. Beecroft. At the grave the members of the Odd- fellows Lodge will conduct their service. The pallbearers will be M. Davis, M. Cameron, L. Cunningham, W. Hilbert, J. Knox, and S. Cowan. Interment in Wingham Cemetery. STEWART CARTER RECEIVES CITATION Mentioned For Outstanding Service and Devotion To Duty Mr. Fred. Carter is in receipt of a citation forwarded to him from his son, Sgt. Stewart F. Carter, and of which he is justly proud. The following is the citation and speaks for itself. It has been brought to my notice that you have performed outstanding good service and shown great devotion to duty during the campaign in France. I award you this certificate as a tok- en of my appreciation and have given instructions that this shall be noted in your Record of Service. B. L. Montgomery, Field-Marshall, Commander-in-Chief 21st. Army Group Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Lloyd, announce the engagement of their elder daugh- ter, Betty, to F.O. J. W. Hamilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hamilton. The marriage to take place at 2.30 p. in., on Saturday, June 23rd., at Knox Presbyterian church, Toronto. LEGION DONATE TO HOSPITAL FUND Application For Membership Received From Three Veterans The regular monthly meeting of the Wingham Legion was held in the arm- ouries last week with a good attend- ance and with Past President Duncan Kennedy in charge. The Treasurer was authorized to issue a cheque for $100 to the Wing- ham General Hospital Building Fund. A report of the Saturday night bingos was given by Comrade Burbidge which showed they are being well at- tended. Applications for membership were received and passed from three new army 'veterans, These veterans will be initiated at the next meeting, The deed for the new Legion build- ing was tabled and discussion was 4 held regarding changes to be made. This work Will be undertaken shortly. There was a discussion also in re, gard to gratuity and tredits for new army veterans, Advise wag given that great care should be taken before us- ing the credits. George Centeno!' of the Veteran's Land Act committee, gave some information re, garding this att MUSIC FESTIVAL TO BE HELD AT BENRAVE 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 iin 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 attraction. The adjudicator will be Mr. G. Roy Fenwick, Mus. Bac., of Toronto, who is Supervisor of Music for the schools of Ontario. The committee have been most fortunate in securing the services of such an outstanding person in the field of music, LEGION AUXILIARY HAD GOOD MEETING Two New Members Were Initiated The regular meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion was held, in the Armouries on Tuesday evening, with a fairly good attendance in spite of the inclement weather. Letters. of appreciation were read from some of those who had been re- membered at Easter and the usual bus- iness transacted. Two new members were initiated into the Auxiliary. Arrangements were made to have fresh flowers plac- ed at the cenotaph every week. A let- ter from the British Mine Sweeper SQciety asked the continued support of this work as they expected it would take several years to rid the seas of mines. Three ,quilts for this society were brought into the meetnig. A further donation of $10 was sent to the "Welcome Home Hut" in Lon- don, Ontario, where all returning ser- vicemen can have coffee, doughunts and cigarettes and also enjoy a place to meet friends. Attending Course at Guelph Mr. Reg. Du Val is attending a short course at the O.A.C. at Guelph, on the care and breeding of Fox and Mink. Fordwich Buyer At National Holstein Sale R. L. Marshall, Fordwich, bought a pair of two-year-old heifers at the National Holstein Sale, held on May 30th. at Brampton. One was purchas- ed at $600.00 from W. A. Wingrove, Campbellville, and the other at $535.00 from Duncan McBane, St, Thomas. BAPTIST CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING Most Departments Shown To Be In Good Financial Condition The Annual. Business Meeting of the Wingham. Baptist Church, was held on May 30th., 1945, in the church auditorium, with the pastor, Rev. J. N. H. Norton, in the chair. The meeting opened with a short devotional period: The business part of the meeting open- ed with the reading of the minutes of the previous year's business transac- tions. The reports read, showed most departments with a substantial finan- cial balance. The chairman then de- clared all offices vacant and the meet- ing proceeded with the election of a new slate of officers for the ensuing year as follows: Deacons; John Kelly, John Falcon- er, Walter Pocock, James Stapleton; Treasurer: Vivian MacLean; Tellers: Mr, Stapleton, Wilmuir Harcourt, Reg, Collar, Roy Burchill; Clerk: Mrs. B. MacLean; Baptismal Committee: Deacons, Mrs, Kelly, Mrs. H. Collar, Mrs, 'W, Pocock; Communion Stew- ardess; Mrs, Geo. Scott; Organist, Mrs. John Falconer; Sunday S. Supt.: Mr, John Valoneer; Ushers; Mr. Stap- leton with power to add others; Aud- itors: Mrs, A. Procter, Mrs. W. Pocock, The meeting closed with prayer, after which the gathering was invited to meet in the Sunday School robin for lunch, During lunch the hostesses honoured. Mrs. John Falconer by serv- ing a birthday cake with candles burn- ing, All joined in wishing her a happy birthday and all enjoyed a social time together. , ANNIVERSARY AND FLOWER SUNDAY .••••••••• Of Wingham United Church Sunday School Will Be Held Sunday, June 10th. :The annual Flower Sunday and An- niversary of the Wingham United Church Sunday School will be held on Sunday next, June 10th„ at 11 a. m. The special speaker will be Mr. Ken. Brown, principal of one of the Public Schools of Lodon and guest soloist will be Miss Margaret Bradford, also of London, Miss Bradford, who is 14 years of age and no stranger to the service, having thrilled audience on a former occasion. There will also be a special program by the scholars, a children's choir and the floral procession. The theme for the service is "Time" and the decora- tions will include a water wheel. HOURS FOR GAS SALE SET BY BY-11141 Town To Sell Building Lots To Re- turned Men For $1.00 A regular meeting of Wingham Town Council was held on Monday evening at 7.30 o'clock. All members present except Coun. Kennedy. His Worship Mayor Davidson in the chair. On motion of Couh. Johnson and Coun. Lloyd the minutes of last meet- ing were approved as printed. A letter -was read from the Lions Club in which they returned the letter of the Health League. The Club did not wish to sponsor a tag day for this unless specially requested by the coun- cil. On motion of Coun. Spry and by Coun. Johnson the letter was filed. His Worship reported that he had received literature respecting the Mayor's Association and felt that im- portant matters would be discussed at the forthcoming convention. It was decided on motion of Coun, Lloyd and Reeve Evans to join the Ontario May- or's Association and pay the necessary fee. A letter was read from the Provin- cial Police headquarters advising that investigations were being carried out respecting persons who had molested Frances Freiburger and it was felt that the Council would be satisfied when the results were made known. A letter was received from the Geo. W. Crothers Co., advising that the ap- plication for approval of purchase of snow removal equipment had been re- jected. They requested permission to try again in six weeks or so. Moved by Reeve Evans seconded by Coun. Johnson that we leave this matter over to next meeting for con- (Continued on page four) BRINE CLUB HELD CLOSING SESSION Trophies and Prizes Were Presented Wingham Bridge Club on Thursday held the closing meeting of a very successful season. After the regular' period of play with eight and a half tables taking part, a social , hour was held at which time the trophies and prizes of the play-off series Were pre- sented. Mrs. R. S. Hetherington was the winner of the Harry Hodgins Trophy for the ladies section, The presenta- tion was made by Mr, W. H. French. Mrs. Hetherington has won this cup three times, the win this year making it two in succession. The W. H. French Trophy was presented to Gor- don MacKay by J. H. Crawford. Gor- don has won this cup on two occasions last season arid again this year. Other awards were: 2nd. prize lad- ies, Mrs. Art. Wilson, the presentation being made by Jack Mason; 3rd. prize ladies, Miss Margaret MacLean, her prize was presented by C. H, McAvoy; 2nd. prize men, Dave Robb and Geo. Williams presented this, prize; 3rd, prize men, Duncan Kennedy with Mrs. F, A. Parker making the presentation. Result of Evening Game North and South--1st. Mrs. George Ross and Mrs. A. R. DuVal; 2nd. Mrs, G. C. Garnmage and Art. Wilson; 3rd, Mrs, W. L, Kress and Bert Porter; 4th., Duncan Kennedy and Harley Crawford. East and West--1St., Mrs. It. S. Hetherington and Mrs. E, b. 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