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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-06-21, Page 1BACK AFTER FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE Gnr, R. P, Wilson Arrived In Canada Friday Mrs, Robert J. Wilson, Minnie street, received word on Saturday that her husband, Gnr, R. J. Wilson, who served with the artillery had arrived in Halifax the previous evening. .Gnr. Wilson has been overseas for almost five years. He joined the forc- es in 1939 and in August the next year proceeded overseas, He has seen a great deal of the actual combat of the war having served in France, was in the battle at Caen; Belgium, Holland and then Germany. Mrs. Wilson, Bobby and Audrey left for Toronto Saturday noon to meet the troop train at Toronto, ST. ANDREWS W.M.S. HAD FINE MEETING Report of Presbyterial Was Given The Women's Missionary Society of St. Andrew's Church held their May meeting at the church. The meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. W. A. Russell. Prayer was offered by Mrs. H. F. McGee. Mrs. R. H. Lloyd read from the scriptures John 15:1-15, and gave a talk on "Spiritual Growth". The dedicatory prayer was given by Mrs. H. Sherbondy, Mrs. W. J. Henderson and Mrs. T. C. King gave the report of the Pres- byterial which was held recently. The Mission study "Preparing for those who enter" was taken by Mrs. W. Hammond, Mrs. A. Nimmo closed the meeting with prayer. There will be a special speaker for the Home Helpers meeting in July, Caught Large Carp A couple of weeks ago we reported two boys making a catch of carp, one of them weighing 17 pounds. Joe Clark on Saturday fished one of these out of the Maitland which weighed 22% lbs, the largest carp we ever saw. Obtained Highest Standing Miss Grace Louise Parker, younger daughter of D17. F. A. and Mrs. Parker, has completed her first term in medical technology in Hamilton General Hos- pital with the highest standing in Bacteriology ever obtained in that in- stitution. Congratulations Grace! Presented With Picture On Wednesday evening last week, Miss Vern Walker was the guest of honour at a dinner at the home of Mrs. Roberts when she entertained the. PHAM club girls. The girls took this opportunity to present Miss Walker with a beautiful picture, an autumn scene. Belgrave Red Cross Annual Entertainment June 29th The Belgrave Red Cross Society is holding their annual entertainment in the Foresters' Hall, Belgrave, on Fri- day evening, June 29th, at 8.30 o'clock, The play "Here Comes Charlie" will be presented by the Seaforth Young People, after which there will be dancing and bingo, Refreshment booth. Admission 35c 'and 20c. Horticultural District Annual At Tara The annual meeting for this District of the Ontario Horticultural Society, will be held at Tara on Wednesday, June 27th. There will be a basket lunch with the Tara Society providing tea, Mr. John F. Clark will be present. Any member of the Wingham society wishing to attend this meeting and flower show may see program which is in possession of the secretary, Mrs. E. J. Nash, DISTRICT EASTERN STAR MET HERE Drayton Lady Elected D. D. G. M. The Annual District Meeting of District No. 8, Order of the Eastern Star, was held in the Odclfellows Hall, Wingham, on Wednesday, June 18th, at 3 o'clock, Mrs, Christine Currie, b.D.G.M, presided, assisted by Rev. J. W. Stewart, P.W.G,P. of Lticknow. Mrs. Gladys Patch OP Drayton, Ont„ was elected District Deputy Grand Matron for the tenting year, Supper was served at the close of the meeting by the Past Matrons of the Chapter. ST. ANDREW'S WELCOMED FOLK FROM EADIES Social Time Enjoyed Friday Evening Most of the members of Eadies Presbyterian Church, which was re- cently closed, are joining with the congregation of St. Andrew's Presby- terian Church here. In their honour on Friday night a reception and social evening was held in the Sunday School room of the church. There was a splendid attendance from both congregations despite the very stormy weather. Rev. Alex Nimmo, as chairman, ex- tended a very hearty welcome to those who formerly were members at Eadies and invited them to full fellowship, On the second Sunday in July a com- munion service will be held at which time they will be received into the church as members. A short but pleasing program was presented: violin solos, Mrs. Borden Spears; solo, Jean Gregg; short ad- dress, John W. Hanna, M.P.P.; piano duet, Mrs. N. Pickell and her daugh- ter Lenora; solo, John P. McKibbon. Mr, H. V. Pym officiated at the piano throughout the evening. Following the program the ladies of St. Andrew's served lunch. TOXOID CLINIC WAS HELD JUNE 6th Other Clinics June 27th and July 18th The first in the summer series of toxoid clinics was held on Wednesday afternoon June 6th. To be effective three injections of the toxoid are re- quired. The other clinics will be held on June 27th and July 18th. Parents are urged to have those who attended the clinic last week attend each of the other clinics so that the children will be immunized. Has Contract For Cupboards Mr. Norman Rintoul, local contrac-- tor, has been awarded by the general contractor for the addition at Wing- ham General Hospital, the contract for the installation of the cupboards, Attended Granddaughter's Graduation Mrs. M. Pullen is in Flint, Michigan, attending the graduation exercises of the Bendle High School from which her granddaughter, Mary. Lou Holmes, is graduating. Miss Holmes' mother was the former Dorothy PhIlen of town. Miss Holmes was the valedic- torian of her class. She also received honorable mention at a .Genesee Coun- ty eight-grade graduating and repre- senting Bendle as the "good citizen" of the DAR. MUSIC FESTIVAL HELD AT BEIRAVE Festival Which Was Very Largely Attended Sponsored by the Belgrave School Fair Association A Music Festival under the control and management of the Belgrave School Fair Association, was held Tuesday evening, June 12, in the Foresters' Hall, Belgrave. Seven groups including two solo classes for boys and girls in grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Girls solo grades 6, 7, 8. Boys, solo grades 6, 7, 8, Duets—open to any grades and two unison choruses, one enrolment of over 15; and one of 15 and less, were heard. G. Roy Fenwick, Mus. 13ac, Toronto, Supervisor of Music in school of On- tario, was the adjudicator and expressed delight at the quality of tone display- ed by many of the youthful contest- ants, Stewart Procter, president of the Fair, was chairman, also in attendance was Inspector J. H. Kinkead, Gode- rich, and ,Mrs. C. W. Scott, secretary- treasurer of the Association to whom much credit is due for the outstanding success of the Association during its twenty-five years of organization. The event was open to all schools in the Township School Area of East Wa- wanosh, and Morris sections 8, 5. 7, The accompanists were Mrs. Wilfred Pickell, Belgrave; and Miss Elizabeth Mills, Blyth, Music supervisors, The very large attendance which filled the hall to overflowing testified to the interest of the community in this worthwhile event, (Continued On page seven) WAR ,BRIDE ARRIVED HERE ON MONDAY Mrs. Wm, R. Harris Welcomed By Folk From Home Town The second Entlish bride to come to Wingham arrived on the C,N.R. train Monday noon. She was Mrs. Wm, R. Harris, wife of L/Cpl. Wm, R. Harris, son of 1111r, and Mrs. Percy 0 Harris of town. Mrs. Harris is the former Joan Bell of Norwich, Eng- land, and this is the same town from which her father-in-law and mother-in- law came. She was welcomed at the station by quite a number including Mrs. H. Howard, Mrs. Harry Browne and daughter, Mrs. J. McGibbon, Mrs. W. Broome, all who came to Wing- ham from Norwich. Mrs. Harris was married on March 18th last year year at Norwich and she last saw Bill in January of this year when he was on B.L.A. leave from Holland. She said she expects that Bill will come home in the fall probably September or October, Mrs. Harris left Norwich on June 5th and sailed from Liverpool June 7th. She said they had a splendid crossing and the weather was very fine. She landed at Halifax June 15th. She spoke very highly of the assistance given her during her long trip and said the Red Cross did everything possible. We extend to her, on behalf of the people of this community, a very hearty welcome, SPECIAL SERVICE AT SACRED HEART CHURCH The Forty Hours of Adoration commemorating the forty days Christ spent on earth after his Resurrection, took place at Sacred Heart Church, Wingham, and at St. Ambrose Church in Brussels last week. Rev. R. J. Conway, C.S.S.R., of the Redemptorist Order from St. Patrick's Parish, London, conducted the serv- ices. He also addressed a radio audi- ence over CKNX on Thursday even ing on the subject "A Catholic looks at the Peace Problems". SCHOOL AREA PLAN IS SPREADING During the past month"' two more municipalities in this district, Morris and Culross, have adopted the School Area Plan. Last year Turnberry, Ilowick, East Wavvanosh took on this -plan which is now in operation. We understand that West Wawanosh and Ashfield are seriously Considering forming school area. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lucas, fourth concession Grey, wish to announce the engagement of their second eldest daughter, Ruth Marie, to Raymond Lloyd Henning, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Henning, sixth concession, Turnberry. The marriage to take place the latter part of June. ,Drove Into Open Bridge Wednesday night George Galbraith of Brussels missed the detour sign south of town and drove his coupe onto the open bridge, first bridge south of town. The car was badly wrecked but George escaped with a few slight abrasions on his face. His companion, Sailor McCurdy Lowery, of Brussels, at present stationed at Vancouver with the R.C.N.V.R., was injured slightly in the mouth. Pro- vincial Constable Frank Taylor and County Fonstable Gordon .Deyell in- vestigated .the accident. TROUSSEAU TEA Ott Monday afternoon 'Mrs. R. H. Lloyd was hostess to a large number ,of friends at a'trousseau .tea in honour of her daughter, Betty, whose marriage 'to F.O. James Hamilton, will take ;place soon. Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs, W. G. Hamilton and Miss Betty received the guests and Miss Dorothy Hamilton and Miss Jean Northrop ushered the guests into the living room and thence to the tea table over which presided Mrs, W. A. Bee- croft and Mrs. W. H. French. The Assistants were, Mrs. A. M. Peebles, Mrs. W. VanWyck, Mrs. W. H. ,Gurney and Mrs. Pratt of Toronto. Mrs. Chas, Lloyd showed the many 'beautiful gifts and'upstairs Mitt Marj, .6rie French and Miss 'Dorothy Lloyd %tlisplayed the trousseau, Reception Held At United. Church for W. James Hamilton and H. Darrell Biggs A large number were present on Sunday evening after service in the Sunday School room' of Wingham United Church to extend a welcome home to two members of the church, FO. W. James Hamilton and Flt-Lt, H, Darrell Biggs. Rey. W. A. Beecroft was chairman and lie expressed the delight of the members of the congregation in hay- ing this opportunity to welcome these fliers back home, Mayor Fred L. Davidson extended a sincere welcome back on behalf of himself as Mayor and also on behalf of the members of the Town Council, Mr. W. W. Arm- strong, on behalf of the Legion ex- tended words of welcome. Musical numbers were solos by Mrs. Pratt of Toronto, and a piano selection by Jim Hall. Mr. A. W. Anderton was ac- companist. Jim expressed his pleasure at being home and expressed appreciation for the kindness which had been extended to him. Darrell gave a very graphic description of the trip on which he became prisoner and also of his ex- periences in German hospitals and prison camps. We will not attempt to repeat what he said, but hope to get permission to publish it in the near future. The ladies of the church served lunch and the singing of the Doxology brought this welcome home ceremony to a close. 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 art 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. Play at Bluevale June 29th Remember Friday, June 29th, at Bluevale Cqmmunity Hall, when the Wroxeter 'Minstrel Show will be pre- sented under the direction of Rev, G. K. Nobes of Gorrie. Hear those old plantation songs, fine music. There will be good fun. Admission 35c and 15c. Under the auspices of the Wo- man's Association of Bluevale United Church, Wind Cracked Barn Uprights The wind on Thursday which reach- ed almost hurricane proportions made a wreck of the barn at the Laidlaw Fur Farm. The barn was not blown down but was shifted on the foundation and the uprights were for the most part torn apart, The barn will have to be rebuilt, The storm did not do as much damage as one would surmise, many trees were blown over and some dam- age clone to electrical and telephone in- stallations. LIONS CLUB NAME ELECTED OFFICERS Sound Motion Pictures of Trip Across Canada Enjoyed A regular Lions' Luncheon was held at Yemen's Grill on Friday June 8th. A committee of Past Presidents brought in a recommended slate of officers for the coming year as fol- lows! President—Bill Hamilton, 1st Vice-Pres.—Jack McKibbon, 2nd Wee-Pres.—Frank Madill. 3rd Vice-Pres.—Wilbur Tiffin. Secretary—Stewart Beattie. Treasurer—Clayton Garnmage, Tailtwister—Omar Haselgrove, Asst. Tailtwister—IGordon Buchan- an. Lion Tamer--Jack McKibben, Directors—Wilf. French, Harty Gib- son,_ Bill MeCool. The nominations were approved by the Club and the, new offiCers were declared duly elected, Lion Bill Hamilton thanked Lions for the hon- our and'promised to do his best in his new office. (Continued on page six)' Name Appeared In The King's Birthday Honours Folks of this community were very pleased to find that Sqd, Leader Don- ald Charles Nasmith was awarded the Air Force Cross in the King's Birth- day honours. Don prior to enlistment was on the office staff of C. Lolyd and Sons and his distinguished career in the R.C.A.F. has been watched with interest here. His wife and children are at present at Bruce Beach and will take up residence here about the first of August. FO, John William Bell, R.R, No. 4, Ripley, received the O.B.E. member of the Order of the British Empire, at the same time. He is a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Reid of town. We extend congratulations to these officers on receiving such splendid recognition of their efforts. CKNX STAFF PRESENT ' BR1DES-TO-BE The staff and management of Radio Station CKNG held a luncheon party at Sherbondy's Restaurant on Monday evening in honour of Misses' Mary Julia Preston and Verne Walk- er, brides-to-be, An address on behalf of the station and staff was read by Miss Margaret Brophy and the girls were each pre- sented with a purse of money and linen tablecloth by Miss Jean Tervit and Mrs. Lillian Gorbutt. Mr. W. T. Cruickshank., manager of CKNX expressed his regrets at losing the girls from the station, but hoped they would be very happy in their new venture, W.C.T.U. Convention Tuesday The W.g.T.TJ. will hold a conven- tion in the Baptist Church here on Tuesday afternoon next week, July 26. Had Tonsils Removed Mr. William Davidson, son of Mayor Fred L. and Mrs. Davidson under- went an operation on Monday for the removal of his tonsils, High School Cadets At Camp Ten Wingham High School Cadets with their instructor, Lieut. F. E. Madill left Monday morning to attend the Cadet training camp at Thames Valley. They will return to Wingham on Friday next week, June 29th, Bride-to-be Showered On Friday night Mrs. W. G. Hamil- ton was the hostess at a kitchen shower held in honour of Miss Betty Lloyd, who is being married on Sat- urday of this week. Miss Lloyd re- ceived many beautiful and useful gifts for which she expressed her sincere appreciation. Attended Graduation Exercises Mrs. J. W, McKibbon and Miss N. Dinsley attended the 'graduation exer- cises of Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, on Friday, when Miss Mary Elizabeth McKibbon received her graduation pin. She had completed her training in the spring. Betty returned home with her mother for a visit, Recruiting Officers Visited Wingham Lt. Col, W. G. Thomson, district recruiting officer, and Lieut, Frances Clarke of the Canadian Women's Corps, were in town on Tuesday, They stressed the need of many more recruits for the ,C.W.A.C. and also stated that enlistments of men for the Pacific were being received, Informa- tion may be obtained at the armouries, ANNIVERSARY MARKED BY LOCAL COUPLE Mr. and Mrs. J. Wells 56 Years Married Mr, and Mrs. Josiah Wells on Saturday last week, June 16th, quietly celebrated their 56th anniversary at their home on Edward Street. They were married in Northanipshire, Eng- land, and tame to Canada iri 1913 and have since lived in. Wingharn. They are both enjoying fair health. Mr. Wells is 77 years of age and Mrs. Wells is 75. On behalf of the people of this eoffuntinity we extend congratulations. With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, RED CROSS ROOMS TO CLOSE DURING JULY AND ANSI All Work Now Out to be Handed in by June 28th. Wool for Knitting or Goods for Sewing to be Issued for Holiday Work Work will be Started Again Sept. 1st it is Hoped with Renewed Vigour Wingham District Red Cross Ex- ecutive on Thursday decided to allow their work room ladies a real holiday this year by closing the rooms for the months of July and August. The rooms will open again for the much needed work on September 1st and it is hoped that after this long rest, which is so well deserved, that all will turn up with renewed vigour. Prior to closing for these two months, the rooms will be open on the afternoons of June 21st, 26th, 28th, when knitting and sewing will be issued and the executive trust that as many as possible call for work. An urgent appeal is now made for all work now out to be completed and handed in on or before June 28th. In announcing this holiday, it must be remembered that we are still at war and in a state of emergency, and it should be clearly understood that the branches may be called upon at any time, if the need should arise There is still a big job to be done by the Women's War Work Committee. All will have to do their part in furnishing supplies for the war in the East. Looking after our returned men will be another big consideration and there is a tremendous program for the Fall of sewing and knitting for the people of the liberated coun- tries. Regional Chairman suggested that the workrooms throughout the Prov- ince be given a real holiday this sum- mer as they realized the tremendous strain under which all the workers have been since the beginning of the war. No words can express the grati- tude of the Ontario Division Office, for this service. HOW TO CALL THE NIGHT POLICEMAN Anyone desering the services of the night policeman should call No. 1 The red light in the centre of the road in front of the U.F.O. will then flash on and he will call the same number for the necessary information. Improving Following Operation We are pleased to report that Miss Florence Angus, who recently under- went an operation in Victoria Hospital, London, is making a very satisfactory recovery. MASONS ATTENDED DIVINE SERVICE Parade Was The Largest In Some Years Wingham Lodge A.F. & A.M., No. 286, G.R.C. attended the morning service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in a body. Members and visit- ing brethren gathered at the Masonic Hall and paraded to the church, The attendance was the largest at any similar parade in years. Rev. Alex Nimmo, minister of the church, conducted the service. He chose for his scripture reading the 3rd chapter of the Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians and his text was the 10th and 11th verse of this chapter "ac- cording to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise master build- er, I have laid the foundation, and an- other buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth there- upon. For the foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ." Mr. Nimmo said We are builders of the Temple of our own lives and it is an eternal one. He said we must follow the blueprint, which is the Bible. We must have a good foundation and Jesus Christ is the foundation on which we must build. We must use good material and our building must stand inspection, The Masonic quartette, E. J. Nash, Gordon Buchanan, Jack Rcavie and H. T. Gibson, sang "From every Stormy Wind That Blows" and the anthem was "God is Our Refuge and Strength". Mr, bl, V. Pym, organist and choir leader, was at the console of the organ. ONFELLOWS ANNUAL DECORATION SERVICE Service Was Held At Wingham Cemetery Sunday Afternoon There was a large attendance of the members of Maitland Lodge, No, 119, I.O.O.F., at their annual Memorial and Decoration service which was held. Sunday afternoon at Wingham Ceme- tery. Major Walter VanWyck, a past Grand and a Past D.D,G.,M, was in charge of the service. Mr, David Benedict acted as Chaplain and the names of departed brethren were read. by Mr. W. H. Haney. Rev. G. K. Nobes of .Gorrie, gave the Noble Grands charge, Music for the hymns was played by Messrs C. N. Merkley and Robert Hall. On each grave was placed a white cross decorated with the Three Links and a sprig of evergreen. EXAMINE THE YELLOW LABEL ON YOUR PAPER That small yellow label on • the upper right hand corner of your paper tells whether your subscription is paid in advance or is in arrears. Please examine the label on your paper and if you are in arrears an early settle- ment would be greatly appreciated. All labels reading June 45 are now- due and those which read prior to that time are past due, DO YOU WANT TO GO TO MILITARY CAMP The 99th (R) Battery, R.C.A. will. go to summer camp on June 30th and return to Wingham Saturday July 14th. All members of the battery should be on parade Friday night to receive equipment for camp. Any re- cruits who wish to join the battery at this time should present themselves at the armouries Friday evening. Attended Convention Rev, and Mrs. J. N. H. Norton at- tended the Baptist Convention of On- tario and Quebec which was held is Walmer Road Baptist Church, To- ronto, last week. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Earl Caslick, Tees- water, wish to announce the engage- ment of their youngest daughter, Erma Jane, to Mr. Robert Russell Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ross, White- church. The marriage to take place this month. Attended Convocation Services Mr. and Mrs. W. H. French and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Walker attended the convocation at Alma College. Miss Marjorie French received a Heming- way award for collegiate studies and Miss Joyce Walker graduated in the commercial class. Others attending' the ceremony were MA Dorothy Lloyd, Mrs. Charles Lloyd, Mrs. George Ross, Mrs. W. W. Armstrong, Capt. and Mrs. W. J. Adams, Mrs. W.,. J. Greer, Mrs. Hinde, Truck Went Into Ditch A truck belonging to George Merk- ley of Belmore and which was loaded with grain went into the ditch on Cur- rie's side road, in front of Walter Po. cock's farm, The storm and wind was at its height at the time. The truck met the Fielding truck and ap- parently went on the soft shoulder of the road and was drawn into the ditch. How the driver was not injured is very difficult to explain as the cab was crushed almost flat. The grain was spilled about but was for the greater part salvaged, GRADUATED FROM STRATFORD NORMAL The following from this district graduated from Stratford Normal School with first class certificates (interim): Evelyn Merle Abraham, R. R, No. 1, Wroxeter; Isabel Jennette Bowman, R,R. No. 5, Brussels; Nor. vine Jean Brown, R.R. No. 2, Wrox- eter; Shirley Joy Chattmey, R.R. No. 1, Belgrave; Edith Agnes Katherine Farrell, R.R. No, 2, Ripley; Patricia Theresa M. Fischer, R.R. No. 1, Mild- may; Jeanne Helen Gadke, Fordwich; Margaret Helen Harding, R.R. No. 1, Gorrie; Annie Isobel Maetwen, R.R. No. 1, Bluevale; Kathleen Prances Reid, Lucknow; Aria Mary Strathdee, Ripley; Grace Margaret Weatherhead, R.R. No, 2, Lucknow; Caroline Isabel Zinn; P.R. No. 1 Wroxeter, Single Copies Five ,Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 21st, 1945 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year CHURCH WELCOMED DON NASMITH WAS RETURNED FLIERS AWARDED A. F. Cr