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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-09-27, Page 1anirtaiw WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1945 Single Copies Five Cents Subscriptions $2.00 Per Yew With Which Is Amalgamated The Conic Vidette and Wroxeter News. Ve1110.11.11111.11111•11•1•11.111111.1111MMIMMINIMMOMIN••••••••1, r Dt The ladies of the neighborhood east -of Mr. and Mrs. Leask McGee's home in East Wawanosh, paid a surprise visit there in honour of their daughter Nellie, who was recently married. The bride and groom were presented with an electric table lamp by Mrs. Stewart McBurney and Mrs. RI M. Shiell read a' the address. The groom thanked the -ladies in a few well-chosen words. The bride's mother, also added her 'thanks. A dainty lunch was served. To Preach At Belgiave Sunday morning next, September 30th, Rev. J. N. H. Norton, pastor of 'the Baptist Church, will be the anni- versary preacher at the Belgraire -United Church. , Attending Mayors' Convention Mayor Fred L. Davidson, Reeve J. J. Evans and Councillor Murray Johnson, are attending •the Ontario Convention of Mayors which is •being held at Kirkland Lake this week. IMPORTANT NOTICE In accordance with the town-by-law .recently passed by the town council, all stores on Main street will observe 10 p.m. closing hours on Saturdays on and after October 6th, next week. TO START SALVATION ARMY CAMPAIGN Drive Will Commence Monday Next The local campaign in support , of the Salvation Army's National Home Front Appeal for $1,500,000 will get under way in Wingham on Monday next week, The objective for Wing- ham is $800.00, The campaign is al- ready in progress in most of the coin- munities in this district. While maintaining everything it is doing for adults, the Salvation Army in Canada is increasing the scope of its work among children and young people, according to Col, Arch Lay. Man, newly appointed chief secretary for Canada. It lives close to the -people and goes down where they are when they are down, The approach is that of religious and Social workers, The work covers a wide range of serv- ices from the Atlantic to the Pacific and copes with problems of all ages, 'the Salvation Army is a rehabilitation organization, understanding fully that there is no permanent rehabilitation that leaves oh/ratter untouched, Concert Will Be Held In Belgrave: October 12th. The twenty-fifth Belgrave School fair was held on Sept, 18th, Despite a disagreeable morning a large crowd gathered in the afternoon, Early ip the afternoon, the children led off the parade headed by a piper and drum- mer from Lucknow Katie Band. The entries were shown in Foresters' Hall and church sheds, There was a parti- cularly fine showing of flowers and poultry. The school fair was organized in 1920 and carried on successfully each year since. In 1937 all fairs in Huron were cancelled owing to the prevalence of polio. In the earlier years of the fair seeds were supplied to the children by Dept. of Agriculture. In 1932 this was drop- ped but the Department of Education supplied them until 1939. Since that time no assistance has been given the fair, and Belgrave fair has carried on successfully. The community has stood behind the fair and the directors and committees have worked together to make the fair the success it has been. The first president was Richard Procter and since that time J. L. Stew- art, Oliver Anderson, Jas. Michie, C. R. Coultes, Allan Pattison, Jahn Mas- on, Lyle Hopper and Stewart Procter have held the office. Only two secret- aries have held offices, during the twenty-five years Mr. John Wightman and Mrs. Cyrus' Scott. During the twenty-five years the Agricialtural Representatives have at• - tended the fairs and assisted. Mr, S. B. Stothers gave assistance in organ- izing the fair and since then, •G. R. Paterson; G. McKague, Ian McLeod, J. C. Shearer, J. B. Matheson, Bain Stewart have assisted, It is hoped that the fair may grow larger and better in the years to come. This year the concert was divided and a music festival held in 'June. On October 12th a coficert wilr be held and competitions will be held in spell- ing, recitations, junior and senior pub- lic speaking, rhythm bands and mass- ed choir. The prize list will be found on page two. MORE LOCAL SOLDIERS TWENTY-FIFTH ELHAVE SCHOOL HOME FROM OVERSEAS FAIR WAS A WONDERFUL SUCCESS LARGE .ATTENDANCE AT. SPECIAL. SERVICES All Are Invited To Attend This Mission In Sermon And Song Congratulations are due two Wing- ham soldiers who were signally hon- oured by beingalecorated for services rendered overseas. Sapper William Walter Broome ,son of Mr. and Mrs, William Broome, was awarded the Distinguished. Conduct Medal, and Major Walton Allan McKibbon was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire. Awarded D.C.M. Sapper William W. Broome was one of the first to enlist here. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in September 1939, He went overseas in August 1940. He took part in the Dieppe Raid and was in hospital for two weeks following this action, Two days after D-Day he was again in France and continued through France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and back to „Holland. He was wounded April 26th, 1945, and it was found necessary to amputate a portion of his lower left leg. He at present is a patient at Crumlin Military Hospital, near London, Ont. Bill is 33 years of age. He was born in England but came to Canada when he was a year old, For eight years the family lived at Holyrood, but have since lived here. Hiss citation reads: "On April 26, 1945, 7th Canadian Field Company, Roy6'.1 Canadian En- gineers, was supporting the advance of 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade from Delmenhorst towards Oldenburg. No. 3 platoon of 7th Field Company was ordered to support the Calgary High- landers whose 'objectives were the vil- lages of Gruppenbuhren and Bulterei. The infantry had attained its objec- tives, but the main road between the ..two towns had not been completely cleared of mines and road blocks. This road had to be completed as quickly as possible in order to permit supporting tanks' and carriers to move up to the forward positions. -No, 3 platoon was still on the job. Mines had been encountered on the roads and verges and around two road blocks. Sapper Broome was detector man with No. 9 section working up the road when at approximately 0815 hours, enemy shell fire came down very close to the sapper party. The five men in Broome's party naturally stepped towards the ditch for cover and in doing so, Sapper Broome step- ped on a mine, "S" mines had been found previously an`cl by the fact that only the "jumping" charge was ,deton- ated, the nature of this mine was made known to this sapper. "Instead of throwing himself into the ditch for protection before the final charge exploded, Sapper Broome re- mained exactly where he was, in a crouching position, and allowed the mine to explode under his leg. "The remaining four men of his arty were all within 10 yards of Broome, yet none were in any way injured by the explosion of this "S" mine. By his unselfish action Sapper Broome undoubtedly saved his com- panions from serious injury or possible death, while the cost to him was the loss of his lower left leg." Awarded M.B.E. The Department of National De- fence announced a list of 142 chivalry awards to personnel of the Canadian Army lit recognition of their services overseas. A Wingham officer, Major Walton Allan McKibbon, was named as a Member of the Order of the British Empire. He is the son of Mrs. J. W. McKibbon Of town and his wife was the former Nan Russell, who at the time of their marriage in November 1938, was a member of the nursing staff of Wingham General Hospital, Prior to his enlistment Major McKibbott conducted a medical practice here. Major McKibbon is a native of Witighain and he attended Western University at London. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree but continued his etudies at the University graduating from medical college in 19* After a period at Brantford General Hospital as an intern he re- turned to Wingham and purchased the practice of the late Pr, harry Col- borne in 1986. In August 1941, he enlisted with the 24th Field Ambulance and proceeded' overseas with that unit in November 1.041, After a period of serviee with this unit he was appointed D.A,D.ttS, at headquarters of the 2nd Canadian Corp. Later he was at En, and PS, Tea and Baking Sale Success The Victory Tea and Sale of Baking held by the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion in the Armouries Saturday afternoon, was very successful. The auxiliary extend appreciation to the public for their splendid support. Hospital Auxiliary Meets Monday The regular meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham -General Hos- pital, will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon, Octo- ber 1, at 3 o'clock. As the new hos- pital wing nears conlpletion, large quantities of bedding, curtains, dishes, etc., will be needed for the 33 patients' beds and the extra staff. This will take much money and more workers. It is hoped for a good attendance at this meeting so that plans may be made to meet these new requirements. DISTRICT W. I. TO MEET AT CLINTON The Women's Institute of West Huron will hold a district' rally in Clinton on Tuesday, October 2nd. There will be morning and afternoon sessions. 'The meeting will convene at 10 a.m. Mrs. Clarence Hayes of Georgetown, will be the special speak- er. Picnic lunch. ' SLIDES SHOWN AT AUXILIARY MEETING Ladies of the Church Were Guests of the Evening Auxiliary When the Pasteur docked at Quebec on Friday it had as passengers several from this town and district who are returning from overseas duty. We take this opportunity of extending a hearty welcome home to them on be- half of the people of this community. They were Sgt. Joe (J. W.) Ellacott, Sgt, J, Alvin Hammond, Sgt. Hugh S. Cuming, Pte, F. J. Cassidy, R:R. No. 2, Bluevale, Pte. E. McDonald, Tees- water. Sgt. J. W. Ellacott Saturday night Sgt, Joseph William Ellacott was met in London by his sisters. Joe has been overseas since June 1941 and he was married over there in December 1943, to Brenda Humphrey of Rudgwick, Sussex. In March 1941, he enlisted with the 100th L.A.A. Battery at Guelph. He went over ahead of his unit, the battery going in November. 1941. D-Day plus 5 found Joe in Normandy with his unit and he stayed with them until November 1944 when he went back to England until February 1945, when he rejoined his unit on the continent. It is just five weeks since he left Hol- land to go to the repatriation depot in England. He is the son of Mrs. Jane Ellacott of town and she has an- other son Lloyd, who is overseas at present in Holland. Joe tells us that he only saw Lloyd twice during hiS overseas stay. V Sgt. J. Alvin Hammond Sgt. J. Alvin Hammond, son of Mr. and MrS. W. E. Hammond, did not come directly to Wingham from the Pasteur. He got off the train at To- ronto for a couple of days leave as his wife, the former Lila Gummerson of Walkerton, has been living there. She met him there as did his sister Dor- othy and his 'brother, Bdr. Ralph Hammond, who only returned from overseas a couple of weeks ago. Alvin enlisted at the same time and in the same unit as did Joe Ellacott and his brother Ralph. That was in the 100th L.A.A. Battery and the time was March 1941, He went overseas with the unit in November 1941 and also went with this unit to Normandy a few *days after D-Day. He continued with the unit as they fought through France, Belgium, Holland into Ger- many, He remained on the continent until a short time ago when he return- ed to the depot in England. Sgt. Hugh S. Cuming Sgt. Hugh S. Cuming was one of the first to enlist here. It was in September 1939, that Hugh and some others from here joined up at Listowel in the 100th battery. The unit trained at various points in Canada and went overseas with the 7th Army Field Regiment in November 1941. Hugh continued with the unit and went to Normandy with it and they saw action through France, Belgium, Holland and into Germany. He left the train at Toronto to join his wife who was there and they came on to Lucknow Sunday. His wife was the former Stella Ste- ward of Lucknow, and his mother is Mrs. Sadie Cuming of Blyth. L.A.C. Jack Hegd Last week Wingham welcomed home one of its popular young busin- ess men in the person of Jack Herd. He was a graduate of Wingham High School and for many years was em- ployed in the Jack Hanna Clothing Store. Later he was manager of the Cliainway Store in town. While he was in Wingham he was a popular member of the Tennis Club and an active member of the Triple V Class of the United Church. Jack was em- ployed in the clothing store of Bayes and Trinnear of Chatham at the time of his enlistment in June, 1942, in the R. C. A. F. following a short initial training he went overseas in October of the same year, He was stationed in England from then, till Invasion Day, when he experienced the thrill of being in that Vast :armada which attacked France on D-Day. Follow- ing that he Was in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He was last stationed at Ltmenburg, where these famous Nazi trials are taking place at the present time: Most of his work was at Wing Headquarters, looking after telephone communications pat- titularly and often lending a hand ht the entertainment of the soldier boys. Turn your clock back an hour when you retire Saturday night as daylight saving time goes out at 2 a.m. Sunday morning next, September 30th. Daylight saving time was instituted throughout Canada in 1941 as a war measure, and has continued in force since that time. Bowled At Walkerton Four pairs from here took part in the doubles tournament at Walkerton on Wednesday last week. They were, Howard Sherbondy and Mel Donahue, Donald Rae and Ed. Nash, Harley Crawford and Omar Haselgrove, Dune. Kennedy and Ed, Harrison. Baptismal Seryice At United Church At a baptismal service in Wingham United Church on Sunday morning, three children were christened by the pastor, Rev. W. A. Beecroft: Alton Phillip, son of Mr, and Mrs. Alton Adams; Russel Gordon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Robinson, and John Reid, son of Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Webb, LEGION BINGO OFF FOR THIS WEEK The weekly Saturday night bingo, sponsored by the Legion, will not be held this week but will be continued next week, Saturday night, October 6th, as usual. Due to the services being held in the Town Hall, the Legion has cancelled their bingo for this week. COUNCIL HELD A SPECIAL SESSION Plans Made For Work On Streets. Housing Conditions To Be Studied Underwent Operation Friends of Mrs. J. Wade will be sorry to learn that she is a patient in the Royal Victoria Hospital in Lon- don, where she underwent an operation last Week. Attended Baptist Convention Rev. J. H. N. Norton attended the Middlesex-Lambton Association of Regular Baptist Churches which was held in Petrolia last week. Mr. Nor- ton was named Foreign Mission repre- sentative for the association. Dance At the Royal-T. • „ Wednesday, October 2rd., to the music of Frankie Banks and his Or- chestra. Admission, Gents 75c, Ladies 50 cents, Also Midnite Dance at 12,05 on Sunday, October 7th., to Carruth- er's Orchestra. Admission 50 cents. Attended Banquet In London A banquet was held at the Hotel London on Saturday evening in hon- our of Col. Win. Hagerty, D.S.O., re- tiring commander of the 31st Brigade Group. Lt. Col. George Howson, Major Walter VanWyck arid Capt. W. B. McCool of town were in attendance, First At Goderich At a tournament of mixed trebles held at Goderich on Thursday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rae and Ed. Nash won first prize. Two other rinks attended, they were; Mr, and Mrs, Art Wilson and Wally Miller; Miss Y. McPherson and Mr, and Mrs, 0. Haselgrove. Attending College Three local students have resumed their studies at University. William Galbraith has registered for his second year at Toronto University; William Beecroft is taking his second year at Western, and Harry Posliff, who has just been discharged from the R.C.A. F„ will start lila second year at Wes- tern after a lengthy airforce' service, `Craig Armstrong has enrolled in An Arts course at Victoria, College, Uni- versity of Toronto, and George Cope- land has entered Western to take a business Administration, bon Hoff- man intends to attend S. P. 5. at To- ronto University, but owing 'to' increas. ed registration may not be able to , register until the first of the year. CHIEF AND MRS. ALLEN. MARK ANNIVERSARY' Were Honoured On Their Goldett Wedding Day At A Dinner Party Mr. and Mrs. George Allen celebrat- ed their Golden Wedding Anniversary Tuesday, September 18th, In their honour a dinner party was held at the home of their daughter, Mrs, D. B. Porter, where roses, snapdragons and gladioli made a very lovely setting:, Two other daughters were present, (Irene) Mrs. Wilfred Willan of Wheatley, and (Marion) Mrs. Alvah Agnew of Detroit. Two sons, Rev. James R. Allen of Pointe Claire, Mon- treal, and George, who is an electrical chemical engineer with the United States Army in the Philippines were absent. Mr. and Mrs. Allen were married in Wingham by the late Dr. David Perrie. Mr. Allen was born in County Gal- way, Ireland, and came out to this country with his parents when he was 18 years of age. He was a railway engineer for a number of year, and has been chief of police in Wingham for the past 38 years, Mrs. Allen's maid- en name was Elizabeth McKenzie, and she was born in East Wawanosh. ,Mr. and Mrs. Allen were the recip- ients of many lovely gifts and best wishes from their friends. We take much pleasure in extending congratulations on behalf of the people of this community. HORSE SHOW PRIZE LIST NOW READY The prize list for the Wingham Horse Show, which will be held in the Arena Thursday, November 1st, was, printed last week and it is now being mailed to prospective exhibitors, The show this year, as was the case last year, will have afternoon and evening programs. The officers of the .show are leaving nothing undone in order that the show will be of the same high • Calibre or better than previous shows held here. PRESENTATION Members of the Woman's Mission- ary Society of Wingtiam United Church gathered at the home of Mrs. S. Murray to bid farewell to Mrs. Sam Campbell ,who is leaving for her new home in Kingston, Mrs, Came,e. bell has always been an interested worker in, the Society and has held several important offices. In appreci, ation of her services Mrs. Hiseler and. Mrs. R, L. Stewart presented her with a crystal table lamp. Lunch was then Served and a social hour spent. 3.-i ice! 1 14' Engagement Announcement -1 Mr. and Mrs. Norman Thompson, R,R. 1, Belgrave, Ont., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lillian Ruth, to John Elyiner Tiffin, son of the late Mr, and Mrs, Elymer Tiffin, `Wingham, Ontario, The wedding to, take place early in October, DANCING ARENA FRIDAY EVENING. Coming to Wingham Arena this Friday evening, September 28th, music by CKNX Ambassadors, Dancing 10 to 1. Admission 50 cents. HARVEST FESTIVAL HELD AT ST. PAUL'S Rev, C. F. L. Gilbert of Staforth Was. The Preacher At The Morning Service The Ladies' Guild had St. Paul's Anglican church beautifully decorated with flowers, fruit and vegetables on Sunday for the annual Harvest Pesti val services which were largely attend- ed, The special preacher at the mornitig service was the Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert of Setiforth. The theme of his ad• dress was "the mote grateful we are for the harvest". 'The rector, Rev. Jack James, con- ducted the 'evening service, and the theme of his remarks was "How much God does for us and how little we do," He said that ingratitude and greed ap- pear to be the symptoms of out tem& Its to-day, At the morning service the choir. sang "Thou openest Thine Hand" and the evening anthem was "0 Give Thanks 'Unto the Lord", both by Caleb Simper. The Preaching and Musical Mission Which is being conducted in the Town Ball each evening until Wednesday, October 3rd, got off to a good start 'Sunday evening, when over 400 were •in attendance. Rev. J. N. H. Norton ,of the Baptist Church, conducted the meeting. Rev. J. K. Holland, Scotish Evange- list of Toronto, who held such a suc- cessful mission here last year, is the special preater for these services, and a large congregation were present Monday and Tuesday to hear his powerful and inspiring message. Rev. Alex Nimmo was in charge Monday evening, and Rev. W. A. Beecroft on Tuesday evening. On Wednesday Rev. Jack James, •will be chairman, and Thursday Rev. G, H. Dunlop of Belgrave will be in charge. Friday ,evening Capt. Touzeau will be chair- man and Rev, Alex Nimmo will again -have charge Saturday night. The Evangelistic committee have 'been most fortunate in securing the Copelands to lead in the service of song. Their musical ability is inter- nationally known to be of the highest order as was evidenced by Mrs. Cope- land's rendering of "The Holy City" :and their duet "0 Happy Day" which is one of Mr. Copelands own compo- sitions. The Copelands have designated the musical feature for each night. Tues- day night was Annie Johnston Flint 'night. Wednesday will be Bell night -and Thursday will be Copeland song 'book night. The Life of Christ in Grand Opera will feature Friday eve- ming and Saturday will be known as 'Scotch night at which Mr. Copeland 'in pipe regalia will render scotch airs with the bagpipes. PRESENTATION TO 1/ BRIDE AND GROOM DECORATIONS AWARDED TO TWO WINGHAM SOLDIERS FOR THEIR SERVICE OVERSEAS 'Sapper William Broome Awarded The Distinguished Conduct Medal And Major Walton A. McKibbon Made A Member Of The Order Of The British Empire hospital at Basingstoke for six months where he took a course in surgery. On December 1st, 1944, he went to France and was again with the 2nd Canadian Corp as D.A.D.M.S. He was 'alipoint- ed to the staff of the 6th Canadian General Hospital in Germany and a short time later was appointed Corn- amending Officer of the 5th Field Am- bulance in Holland. This unit was disbanded in September this year and the Major returned to England. It is expected that he will be back home very soon. RUMMAGE SALE TO BE HELD THIS WEEK The Ladies Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital are holding their fall rummage sale in the Armouries on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 29th. Donations of clothing, furniture, dishes, footwear, millinery, in fact any- thing you can spare would be accept- able. Please leave your donations at the Armouries on Friday afternoon, Sept. 28th. If you cannot bring them phone 19 and arrangements will be made to call for them. Afternoon tea will be served and there will also be a sale of baking. WILL ARRIVE IN HALIFAX SOON The Nieuw Amsterdam will land at Halifax the end of this week with about 8000 Canadian Army personnel; members of the R.C.A.F, and medical walking rases. Two local soldiers will return on this boat, Capt. T. W. (Bert) Platt, and Sgt. D. C, Brewer, whose wife resides on Shuter Street. Pte. N. L. Garniss of Blyth is also a passenger on this boat, The September meeting of the Eve- ning Auxiliary of Wingham United Church, was held Tnesclay evening of last Week in the Sunday School room of the church, when all ladies of the church were invited to attend, Mrs, Chas. Lloyd was in charge and was assisted by Miss Phyllis Johns, Mrs. S. Beattie, Mrs, Stuckey and Miss Yvonne MacPherson, Miss Dorothy Hamilton gave 'a very pleasing solo and was accompanied by MISS Leslie Mae Wall. Coloured slides were then shown by Miss K. McGregor and Miss A. toe, oh the study book "West of the Date Line, The script accompanying the slides was read by Miss Heard. Miss It McGregor eontitteted the business, after Which a social hour was enjoyed, Welcome To The Lads Coming Back From The Front Mrs. William celebrated her 80th birthday over the week-end. We take much pleasure in adding our congratulations, 99th BATTERY WILL RETURN TO WINGHAM When Battery Returns From Overseas It Will Come To Wingham When Lt. Col. Howson, officer commanding the 21st Field Regiment, was in London SaturdaA, he was in- formed that when the 99th battery re- turns from overseas it will come direct- ly to Wingham. A staff from London will be here to issue pay to the men, give them leave and issue travelling warrants. Plans will be made to extend to them a royal welcome. LIONS CLUB AUCTION SALE SAT, NEXT WEEK . Proceeds In Aid Of The Wingham At a special meeting of the town council last week it was decided to do extensive work on three streets. Shiner, Minnie and Centre streets will be given a top dressing similar to that used on the Bittevale Road. This work IS expected to get under way very soon and before this work is done the streets will 'be put in shape to receive this re-surfacing job. Housing was also discussed at this meeting and a committee of Council- lors Fred Spry, R. H. Lloyd and Clerk W. A, Galbraith, were appointed to study the satiation and make recommendations to the council, The Mayor, Reeve and Councillor Johnson are attending the Yayors' Convention at Kirkland Lake and they will gather information regarding housing at these meetings, Hospital Building Fund Donations are solicited by the Wing- ham Lions Club of saleable articles for an auction sale which will be held in the Anglican Church shed, com- mencing at 1.30 p.m., on Saturday, October 6th. Pick-up will be made as follows next week: Menday evening—East of Josephine aed i.orth of John St. Tuesday eve- ni le—East of Josephine and South of John St. Wednesday evening—West of Josephine and North of John Street. Thursday evening—West of Josephine and South of John Street. Phone 62 for other information. Rural donations may be left at Murray Johnson's garage or phone 62 for pick-up. STANDARD TIME STARTS SUNDAY