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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-10-04, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents BONRTRUCK WAS STOLEN SATURDAY Taken. From In Front Of Store. Found In River On 2nd, of Mortis Early Saturday morning it is thought about 1 a.m., the Bondi Fruit Truck was taken from in front of the store, It was found about '7,30 o'clock in the Maitland river on the 2nd. of Morris at the first side-road, .Accord- ing to information that has been pieced together the time of the theft was set, and it is thought two men were impli- cated in the theft. The truck was not extensively dam- aged. The truck was loaded with fruit and about $100.00 worth of fruit was lost or destroyed. Considerable difficulty was experienced in removing the truck from the river. An axle in one of Joe Kerr's trucks was broken but finally the truck was pulled out, 111611 SCHOOL HELD FIELD DAY EVENTS Events Were Keenly Contested The Wingham High School Field Day was held on Thursday afternoon. The weather was warm and fine all afternoon. iMany competitors entered the various events and enjoyed the competitions. A new feature of the field day was the public address system donated to the High School by the John Cornyn Currie Estate through the courtesy of Mr. W. A. Galbraith. One loud speak- er was placed on each side of the school. It provided music for the parades and announced the events and the winners. Championships Senior Girls—Irene Curie; runner- up, Ruth Bradburn. Intermediate Girls—Margaret Mac- Donald; runner-up, Lois Lockridge. Junior Girls—Judy Deyell; runner- up, Mary Ross. Senior, Boys—Harold Henry, 21 points; runner-up, Don. Lloyd, 18 points. Intermediate Boys—Wilfred Seli, 23 points; runner-up, Maitland Edgar, 11 points. Junior Boys—Jack Brophy, 19 points; runner-up, George Gammage, 1.5 points. (Continued on page seven) IMPORTANT NOTICE„ Iii 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, this week. L. 0. L. Annual Meeting Friday Wingham L. 0. L. No. 794, will hold their annual meeting, Friday evening this week, October 5th., at 8,30 o'clock. All members are urged to be present. to London on his return to Canada, having come back with „a Brantford unit, Bill's father died on February 12th. this year, so it is a sad home coming for him. Sgt. W J. B. Pollock Sgt. W. J. E. Pollock, son of Rev. John Pollock of Alisa Craig and bro- ther of Mr. Rhys. Pollock of town, is a graduate of Wingham High School. He resided at Whitechurch for a number of years but was at Wood- stock when he enlisted in October, 1939, in the Elgin Regiment. He went overseas in November 1941, Jack had the misfortune to have his left hand crushed by the turret cover of tank a few weeks previous to D. Day, After spending a time in the hospital he went to a convalescent home where he later took: a position in the stores. Jack was married while overseas to Edna Howe of Sunderland, Durham County, Lieut, Carman Coutts Another Wingham soldier on the Ile de France was tient, Carman C. Coutts, on of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Coutts, Carman enlisted in Ottawa, in August, 1941 and went overseas in April of the next year. A month after D-Day he went to France and saw service through that country, in Bel- guim, Holland, Germany. After grad- uating from High School here, Carman attended 0. A. C. and after graduation took a. petition with the Experimental Farm, Ottawa, His wife is the former IlOrfna MeDernild of 08gtiOde and she has been living in Ottawa, REV. JACK JAMES EST SPEAKER AT THE LIONS CLUB Plans Completed By Committee ,For Clothing Collection A regular Lions' dinner was held at the Yemen's Grill last Friday evening, Guests of the Club were Major Arthur Irwin, Cpl. Bert Cullirnore, Major Eric Apps, Rev, Jack James and Lion Gor- don Cornell of the $t. George's Lions Club. President Bill Hamilton extended a hearty welcome to all the guests with Lion Fred Spry at the piano, eight Lions responded with a musical num:. bee Lion Fred Spry reported that the Natidnal Clothing Collection would be sponsored by the Club and his Com- mittee were organizing to carry out this work in the best possible manner. He felt that the Ladies of the Hospital Auxiliary had co-operated in fine style by advancing the date of their rum- mage sale two weeks so that the two collections would not interfere with each other. A canvas of every home in town would be made and the com- mittee would see that all the clothing was properly packed and shipment made. It was agreed that $50.00 be allocated to the committee to permit them to purchase a numbe,- of items from the rummage sale. The Auction Sale of used furniture would be held next Saturday at the Anglican church shed. (Continued on page six) THANKSGIVING DAY MONDAY NEXT WEEK Monday next week, October 8th., will be a public holiday. Shoppers are warned to prepare for this long week-end as the stores will be closed all day Monday. Legion Members and Veterans A work meeting will be held at the new Legion Building, John and Centre streets, Thursday evening: Try and be present. Dance, Currie's School, Oct. 5th. Come to the Dance at Currie's School, Friday night this week, 04 5th, Tiffin's Orchestra. Lunch serv- ed. Admission 25 cents. Proceeds for returned soldiers' gift fund. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs, liarry Cook t 1-,Zgrave, announce the engagement' -• their daughter, Irma Lenore, to Robd7! Harold Slesser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J Slcsser, Glands. The mar- riage to take place in Knox Presby- terian Church, Kincardine, at 11 a. m., October 10th. Has Position In Blenheim Mr. Douglas Waram has received his discharge from the R.C.A.F., and has accepted a position with Mr. D. Needham of Blenheim, who operates a home furniture store and funeral service. Mr. and Mrs. Waram have taken up residence in Blenheim. Friends 'here wish them every success. KILLED IN. TRAIN CRASH OVERSEAS Mrs. W. Lockridge received word Monday night that her cousin, Sgt. Neil McNabb had been Rifled in Eng- land in a train crash Sunday. He had been overseas nearly five years and was visiting friends while on his last furlough. He was the son of Mr, and Mrs, N. McNabb of Acton, former residents of Wingham, C.fi.I.T. ,RE-OROANIZED On September 25th„ in the Wing- ham United church, three groups of C. G.I.T. were organized under Misses Hilda Twarnley, Alice Heard, Audrey Boe. After a hearty sing-song when some snappy new songs were introduc- ed the girls studied the C.G.LT. pur- pose and the meaning of friendship. The groups theft eleoted their officers and planned the highlights of a lively year's programme Monday night the Seninrs "Dream Night" introduced an enjoyable even- ing for the girls under the leadership of Pros.- Joyee Darling; Stey,—Ruth Burgertan; Treas.-Barbara Foxton; Pianist—Edith Cook; Press Report. er—Ethel Dettow. The Officers of the second group are, Pres.---judy Deyell; Vite-Pres.Marjarie Copeland; St*. Fay Cook; Treas.—Doris Wells. HURON PREPARES FOR - THE NM LOAN DRIVE Rev. W. A, Beecroft Again County^ Chairman Huron County Victory Loan execu, tive had their first meeting in Clinton, in preparing for launching the Ninth Victory Loan, which will get under way October 22nd. Rev. W. A. /3eecro5t of Wingham,„ who will again be chairman, explain- ed that as there would be no loan in the spring each municipality would be- asked to raise more than the Eighth Victory Loan quota purchased with a down payment of five per cent and 12 months to pay. The organization for the Ninth Vic- tory Loan is well under way, with the same organizers, H. J. Vandewater, J. A. Lumsden and J. R. Hilborne as representatives of the National War Finance Committee. The Huron County executive is com- posed as follows: Honorary chairman, Alex Alexander, warden of the county; chairman, Rev. NV, A. Beecroft; vice- chairman, Robert Bowman; R. N. Creech, Frank Fingland, K. C.; James Kinkead, H. C. MacLean, Ross Scott, Chairman (i),..f Committees are: Payroll savings, M. B. Tennant; special names, G. L. Parsons; public relations, C. K. Saunders; administration, A. H. Ers- kine, N. W. Miller; agriculture liaison committee, chairman, A. Morgan, H. Sturdy; county war services commit- tee, K. J. Hueston, chairman, Ontario agricultural representative, B.• Stewart, LIONS CLUB AUCTION SALE SAT. THIS WEEK Donations Are Solicited For This Event The Lions Club will hold an auction sale in the Anglican Church shed on Saturday afternoon this week. The sale will commence at 1.30 p.m. The proceeds will be in aid of the Wing- ham General Hospital Building Each home has received a bill giving the information on how to make a donation. Pick-up has been arranged for the town. Rural donations are also solicited. Call 62 if you have a do- nation, Presented With Chair On Wednesday evening last week, Mrs, Robert Rae and Mrs. George Galbraith of Brussels,- entertained the PHA.M Club girls at a dinner party in hom3ilf 6f Wit% of their mew..., Miss Hilda BrOdiiii: Did table was aPe- tractively decorated with Vink and white mums and streamers of the Arne colour, Miss Brown was pres- ented with a lovely occasional chair. LOCAL C. P. R, *NT QUITS RAILROADINE Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Campbell Have. Moved To Kingston Wingham has lost two very populate citizens in the persons of Mr. and Mrs.. S. S. Campbell. Mr. Campbell, who has been C. P, R. Agent here for the past nine years has reached retirement age and gives up railroading after a little over 41 years with the company. He and Mrs. Campbell moved to Kingston last week where they have purchased a home and where their son. Gerald and his family reside. Mr. tied Mrs. Campbell were active' members in the United Church. Mr. Campbell was a member of the Session and Mrs. Campbell took a great inter- est in the work of the Women's Alia-- sionary Society and the Woman's As- sociation. She also was a valued member of the Women's Institute and the Order of the Eastern Star. They. both took a keen interest in Bowling, and Sam as he was known here, for sometime was coach of the local baeee ball entry in the Central Ontario League* Mr, Campbell commenced his rail- road career on May 1st., 1904, as a telegraph operator at Shatbot take. His next position was as agent at Ver- ona front 1901 to 1936. He then Went to Brighton where he remained until he came to Wingham in 1936. The new agent here will be Mr. It C. Brooks, Who it at present at Bob. daygeOn,, He will take over in two weeks and in the meantime Mr. W. recently released from the R.C,A.F., is relieving agent. *Proceeds Amounted to $588.32 / 'The Rummage sale which was held in the Armouries Saturday afternoon, was the most succe,sful one that the Ladies.' Auxiliary to Wingharn General Hospital have held to date iind already the ladies are planning for the Spring rummage sale. The proceeds were $588.32a record to date, Starting this year the ladieNaeld two such sales, one in the Spring and then the one on Saturday. The ladies of the Auxiliary are to be congratulated on their very splendid efforts. The money was raised as follows: Men's and Women's Clothing...$211.50 Children's Wear . 118.00 Miscellaneous Articles 76,89 Boots and Shoes 49,30 Hats 18,55 50,37 8.55 5.25 49.91 $588.32 The, ladies of the Auxiliary, wish to express appreciation to all those who contributed to the sale or assisted in any way, also to the public far their continued patronage. LEGION AUXILIARY GIVEN ZONE REPORT Shower Held For the Ditty Bags On Tuesday evening the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion met in the Armouries. After the minutes the, Secretary read a splendid account of the Zone rally, which was recently held in Clinton, The social convener Mrs. E. Bell, reported on the Victory' Tea and Mrs. Lewis reported-that treats had been sent to all local servicemen in the hos- pital in Canada. Mrs. Ross, convenor of the knitting for the Red Cross gave a splendid report of that work up to the present time. Two wool quilts for the Mine Sweepers were on display and one top donated for that purpose. A top beaut- ifully pieced and embroidered and also the materials to make it up were offer- ed to the Auxiliary by Mrs. H. Camp- bell. It was decided to sell tickets and raffle it when completed. A splendid feature of the meeting -was the shower for the ditty bags. A large number of suitable articles were donated for•this worthy cause. Did Not Come Home Mrs. J. C. Brewer received a cable from her husband on Friday informing her that he was not on the Niettw Amsterdam but would arrive' home soon. Mrs. Brewer has. been notified he was on that boat. LEGION INITIATED THREE MEMBERS Plans Underway To Put Legion Build- ing In Shape At the regular meeting of .the Wing- lain Branch of the Canadian Legion last week three new members were 'initiated and eight application g evere received for membership. Members of the new army who were present, 'some just back from overseas, were welcomed by Past President W. O. Hamilton. A report of the Legion School of Inetruction which was held at Owen Sound recently Was given by Past President Coultes. A report of the Welfare Committee 'by A.rehie Peebles told of those in the hospital being remembered by the Branch. Rithard Burbridge gave the 'report of the Bingo committee Which was very encouraging. The Bingos will be continued until the end of October he said. At a meeting Of the executive com. minces were formed to arrange for the necessary work to be done on the Leg- ion building so that it can be used as soon as possible. It was also planned to hold the anntial church parade to the Presbyterian e h u St day rtiorn lug, Iltreetriber A comniittee composed of George Williams, Rev. A. Nimtno and De. Witt Miller were named to study the luaus Ing question and co.opetate with the committee named by. the council for this putpoSe. Tapestry Samples Groceries Furniture 'Tea • Room We are happy to extend to the boys returning from overseas a hearty wel- come on behalf of 'the people of this community. ArriVals on the Nieuw Amsterdam on Saturday and the Ile de France on Monday at Halifax were: Capt. T. W. (13ee1),'Platt; Gnr. J. C, Orvis, Gnr. W. J. Elston, P.O. Donald M. Fortune, Sapper James -Bowman, Sapper Edward F. Holloway, Sgt. W. J. E. Pollock of Xilsa Craig, formerly of Whitechurch, Lieut. C. C. Coutts, of Ottawa, and the following from the surrounding district.; Gnr. G. A. How- es of Wroxeter; Ftc R. P. Henderson of Dungannon, formerly of White- church; Pte. N. L.' Garniss of Blyth; Spr. W. F. Irwin, Gnr. A. E. Craw- ford of Brussels; Pte. M, H. Keais of Clifford; Bdr, D. R. Brown of Ripley, and Gnr. C, E. Burt of Holyrood. Capt. T. W. Platt One of the first enlistments here was Lieut. T W. /91att, who later was promoted to Captain Bert had been an officer in the 99111: reserve unit and when war was declared he enlisted at Listowel with the 100th battery After a long period of -training the regiment went overseas in Nov. 1941. Bert re- mained with the unit in England for some time and then was transferred for duty to the •;,Reinforcement unit. He did not go With his regiment to France but later 7Was sent to the con- tinent on very speOal intelligence ser- vice. Prior to, 'enlistment he was town constable and Was', famous as a crack pistol shot which reputation he main- tained while overseas winning many competitions. Sapper James Bowman V It was in July, 1940, that Sapper James Bowman enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers A year later he w,ent overseas and' continued his ser- vice in England witli a construction and artesian comPany. His wife and four children werequite excited on re- ceiving.- the wt hat .was on the Nienw Amsterdam as his name did not appear on the regular list. Gnr. Jack C. Orvis Gnr. Jack C. Orvis, son of Mr. and Mrs George Orvis, Lower Wingham, saw service in Italy, Holland and Ger- many, He enlisted three and' 'half years ago and six months later was in England. Five weeks after landing in England he was on his way to Italy. He continued in service there until he went to the Western European front in March this year. He returned to Canada with the 29th. Battery to Guelph. F. 0. Donald M. Fortune F 0. Donald M. Fortune, formerly of Concession 8, Turnberry, a graduate of Wingham High School, Principal of Hickson Public School for three years, enlisted as an armourer in the R.C.A.F., in July 1941, and went over- seas in May of the following year. He was transferred early in 1943 to the Educational Branch of the service, and was attached to 410 squadron R.C.A.F. until it was disbanded last May. He was then appointed Staff Officer in charge of Education with headquart- ers is Brussels, Belguim, and since that time has travelled through Bel- guitn, Holland, Germany and Den- mark in connection with his work. A brother, Sgt. John W. Fortune of the R.,C,A,F. is still overseas. ve` Sapper Edward P. Holloway Sapper Edward F. Holloway is one of three sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Holloway of Lower Wingliam, to 'have served overseas. They are all now home. Stewart arrived back in June and Ross about a month later. Ed, joined the army on April 9th„ 1942 and went overseas in September 1943. He sa.W service on two fronts. In February, 1944, he went to Italy with the R.C.E, and then in March this yeae went to the Western European Front serving in Holland and Ger- many. Our. Wm. J. Elston Gnr, William J. Elston is the son of Mrs. Elston and the late Wm. I. El- ston of Morris. He enlisted in Aug- ust, 1942, in the 2nd. L.A.A. and went OverSeat with that unit in March of the next year. He has seen smite on several fronts. 'In July, 1943, he went to Africa and later to Sicily and Italy. In May, 1944, he was wounded in the shatilder at the 'Hitler line and was out of the line until August when he went beck to his unit, Ho went to the Wes. tern European front in March this year and saw adtion again in Belgttim, Holland and Germany. He did not go With Which Is Amalgamated The Qiorrie Vidette and Wroieter News, 111001100.11•101.1.M.I..•w WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4th, 1945 SubseriPtiona $2,00 Po Ye* SALVATION ARMY 1 1VE MIN WELCOME DRIVE NOW ON OVERSEAS ARRIVALS RUMMAGE SALE WAS A GREAT SUCCESS LIONS CLUB SPONSOR , NATIONAL CLOTHING COLLECTION APPEAL Drive Is Organized By Canadian Re- lief Fund To Clothe Millions Of Destitute People In War-Torn Europe Wingham will take part in the Nat- tonal Clothing Collection for the Mil- lions or 'destitute in the liberated coun- countries. This appeal opened through- out Canada on October 1st., but due to local conditions was held off until now, You may leave your donations at the Salvation Army Hall or the, Firemen's Room at the Town house to house collection will also be made from Monday, October 15th., to Saturday, October 20th, Each home will receive a card with instructions and when your donation is ready place the card in your front window where it can be readily seen by the' collectors. The Wingham ,Lions Club are spon- soring this campaign here and Mr. Fred W. Spry has been named chair- man of thoe committee. In the attics, closets and trunks of the homes in Wingham are many art- 'ides of serviceable used clothing, shoes, used bedding, blankets, foot- wear. In the liberated countries of Europe there are 135,000,000 people, of which' 35,000,000 are children, who are in dire need and many are dying because they lack such essential artic- les. "What can you spare, that they can wear." . GRACE CHAPEL TO CLOSE Miss Purdy and Miss•Black of Grace Chapel have returned home from Kit- chener, where they attended their Annual Conference. The .Conference has decided to discontinue the services here at Grace ,Chapel and the workers have been stationed at Port Hope. The, closing services will be held next Sun- day,,,Pctober 7th, at 7.,p.rn,...The eis will be leavitii- for their new ap- pointment next week. Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Wm. John Purdon, R. R. 3, Wingham, Ontario, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Reta Irene, to James Melvin Morrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Morrison, R, R, No. 1, Lucknow, Ont. The marriage to take place about the middle of October, Robertson Family Re-union A very pleasant dinner party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Currie on Sunday. It was a family re- Union, all the Robertson family being present Twenty-nine were in attend- ance. Mr. George Roligetson, his eight daughter's and their husbands, and his twelve grandchildren. To Hold Marathon Bridge The marathon bridge parties spon- sored by the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital will be carried ologain this year and will commence in November. Anyone wishing to play will please notify Mrs. Elwood Armitage before Saturday, ,October 6th., so that the schedule may be prepared. Held Apron Shower • The Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's Church held a successful tea and ap- ron shewer last Friday at the home of Mrs. Adam Johnston. There were thirty ladies present and the donations of aprons and print as well as money were *very generous, This is the first of three showers to be held prior to an apron sale in December, Purchased Roderus Building Mr. DaVid Crompton, local jeweller, has purchased the Rocleres building, on the corner of Main and Patrick streets. He will remodel This store and after Christmas will move his jewellery business to that location. Grace Chapel has occupied this build- ing for some time but is closing here after 14 years of servite, "Bazaar" At Bluevale October 10th. The Ladies Aid Society of Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale, is hold- ing a Bazaar On Wednesday afternoon, October 10th„ at 3 o'clock in the Com- munity Hall. There will be tables of aprons, miscellaneous articles„ fruit, flowers and vegetables, Home rade Baking and artielet made front flour sacks. A NO Office and a Fish Pond, A ite tea Will be served, The Salvation Army National Home Front Appeal commenced here on Monday, The objective. for Wingham is $800.00 and the public are asked to be ready with their donations when the canvasser calls, This campaign was held in September in most places but due to local circumstancds was held off here until now. Wingham has always merits objec- tive set for a Home Front Appeal and the officials in charge of the drive here feel confident that such will be the case again. -The extra work and expense of the Salvation Army rehabilitation program must be paid out of this fund and as this will be considerable it is hoped that all will be as generous as possible. MINISTERIAL ASSOC. ELECT OFFICERS Rev. J. H. N. Norton Named President The Wingham and District Minis- terial Association ment on Monday at the Wingham United Church parson- age. Rev. W. A. Beecroft, president, was in the chair. Regret was voiced by ministers of all denominations at the pasdingeof the late Rev. J.•W. Johnson of Bluevale United Church. Rev. W. A. Beecroft 'conducted the election of officers Rev. J. B. N Nor- ton of Wingham Baptist Church was unanimously elected president for the 1945-46 period. Rev. G. H Dunlop of Belgrave, was re-elected .sec'y.-treas. Rev. J. W. Stewart expressed the ap- preciation of the association to Mr. Beecroft for his service as president. Regret was expressed at the .depart- ure of Mise .Purdy and Miss Black of Grace Chapel, who will shortly go to Port Hope, Rev. Norton introduced the speaker, the Rev,,,J. K. Hollandy-who spolte..on "Literature hi Christian Preaching." He gave a sweeping survey of English literature in relation to the christian pulpit. ShakesPeare, Wordsworth, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Burns, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Matthew Arnold, John Masefield received favorable mention of the speaker. At the close of the meeting Mrs. W. A. Beecroft served tea. • BINGO! BINGO! , Good prizes at the Legion Bingo which is held. every Saturday night in the Town Hall. These games have been very popular this season so come along and join the fun. The Legion needs your support in assisting them to get ready .for the boys as they come kome. All proceeds are for Legion purposes. Diamond Horseshoe At the Lyceum The Lyceum Theatre will present on Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week the very popular show, "Diam- ond Horseshoe", which has such stars as Betty Grable, Phil Silvers and Dick Haynes. In order that as many as possible will be able to see this splen- did presentation there will be two shows each evening at 7.30 and 9.30, Ma, RALLY DAY HELD AT ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH Large Congregation Present For This Special Service. Three Children Were Baptized Rally Day at St. Andrew's Presby- terian Church on Sunday morning took the form of Family Pew Day with the children attending' the service with their parents instead of attending in a body. The scripture lessons which were read responsively were from Ruth 1: 22, 22, 15.17 and Matthew 99, 36.38, Rev, Alex. Nitruno preached from the subject "Workers in God's Harvest A feature was the baptism of three children! l‘ys Donald, son of Mr. and Mrs, Rhys. Pollock; joint Parker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Parker Campbell, and Mary yudith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, John P. Meltibbon, MiSads Gwen McLean and Hilda Pletch rendered a lovely duet and the choir sang the anthem "tint 'hee 0 Lord." Objective For Wingham $800,00 Each Week Sees More Boys Coming Home From Overseer ILL.! a