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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-11-29, Page 1F. L DAVIDSON MAIN WINUHAM'S MAYOR Reeve J. J. Evans and CommisSioner A. J. Walker Also Elected Ten In Field rgx. :Six Council Seats and Election In Ward 2 For - School Trustee On Monday next, December 3rd., the voters of town will go to the polls to select six councillors from a slate of ten candidates, In Ward 2 there will `be a contest for school trustee between •rank tjohnson and Geo, R. Scott, who has held this office for three and a half years. It is the ,first time in many years, the clerk reports 25 to his know,. ledge, since their has been an election for trustee here. When the time kr qualifying passed Tuesday evening, the elerls announced the following, Mayor, F. L. Davidson, acclamation. Reeve 5. j. Evans, acclamation. A. J. Walker, Commissioner, acclamation. Ten in field for council, six to be elected. They are R, H. Lloyd, Fred W. Spry, Jack Reavie, Murray John- son, Elmer Wilkinson, Duncan Ken- nedy, all of whom were members of the 1945 council, and John P. McKib- bon, Ronald Rae, Robin Campbell, G. W. (Bert) Armstrong. The last four are making their first try for council. Public School Trustees—Ward 1, W. T. Cruickshank, acclamation; Ward 2, Frank Johnson and Geo. R. Scott; Ward 8—C. W. Lloyd, acclamation; Ward 4—Herbert A. Fuller, acclama- tion. Nominations on Monday night were attended, by the largest gathering in ACCLAMATIONS IN MORRIS TOWNSHIP Two New Men On Council, Samuel' Alcock and Joseph Yuill All offices were filled by acclania- tion at the Morris Township nomina tions Friday afternoon, Two new faces will appear on the council 444 the five members of the Township Area Scrool Board were named. The 1946 Reeve, Council and Trustees are: Reeve—Cecil Wheeler Council—Samuel Alcock, Charles R. Coultes, Harvey Johnston, Joseph. Yuill, School Area Trustees—Robert Mc- Murray, Kenneth Taylor, William Scholdice, Torrance Dundas. Harvey. McCutcheon. George—C`. Martin, township clerk read the following nominations at the close of the time for making nomina- tions. Reeve z•-e" JOHN WINTER NEW REEVE OF HOWICK /All Offices Filled By Acclamation 'There was a fairly good attendance at the annual nomination meeting held in the Township Hall, Gorrie, Friday afternoon and it proved a most •peace- ful session in every way. All ,offices ,were filled by aeclamations. e/. Reeve—John Winter. ,,,Deputy Reeve—Elmer J. Farrish Council—E. H. Strong, WarretkZur- /-'brigg, Harry GowdyY West Area School Trustees—Allen Munro, Cloyne Michael. Other mem- tr are Fred Doubledee, Morley Mc- Michael and Clark Renwick. East Area School Trustees—Gordon Hargrave, George Ashton, Ira Schae- K .fer. The 'other members of the board are George Galbraith and Ed. Hauf- -man. When the time came for the close of nominations, Clerk Isaac Gamble read -the following slate of nominations. Reeve D. L. Weir—by. Norman Wade and -George Ashton. (Mr. Weir has retired after 14 years as Reeve, deputy 'reeve and councillor, V/ John Winter—by Milton Leonard and Enos Donaghy. Deputy Reeve Elmer Farrish—by Cloyne Michel and W. Ewart Whitfield. E. Hartwell Strong—by C. E. Gregg and M. C. Taylor. Connell E. H. Strong—by N. Wade and M. Nash. Warren •Zurbrigg—by Lorne Siefert and Thos..Pritchard. Elmer Farrish—by Harvey Sparling and Jas., Douglas. Harry Gowdy—by Harvey Sparling and Roy Strong. Spence Bears—by Lorne Siefert and S. J. Robinson. East Area Trustees—(3 vacancies). John Armstrong—by Milton Leon- ard and Enos Donaghy. George Ashton—by R. J. Sanderson and Roy Strong. Gordon Hargrave7-by, S. J. ,Robin- son and L. Siefert. Ira Schaefer—by Clare Harris and Wm. Henckroth, Howard Harris—byWilliam Henck- -roth and ,Clare Harris. West Area Trustees (2 vacancies). Allan Munro—by Ken Edgar and. M. Nash. Cloyne Michel—by Ken Hastie and C. E. Gregg. (Victor Shera resigned,' this vacancy is taken by Mr. Michel): Mr. Thos. Inglis, an ex-reeve was chosen chairman of the meeting which -followed the nomination. 'Sold Farm Mr. Geo. H. Tervit has sold his 50 / acre farm on the "B" Line to Mr. Jas. Fallis of the 10th of Turnberry. -Mr. Fallis gets possession April 1st. Beads 0. A. C. W. R. Reek, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, will be acting President .of the 0. A. C. at Guelph in the ab- sence through illness of Dr. G. I. Christie. Dr. Christie has been ill for Some weeks. R. S. Duncan will take over until Mr. Reeke returns. DRY LAW APPEAL HEARING SOON Heating Before Privy Council. On December 3rd., Of Interest In Huron C. R. Magone, senior solicitor in the 'Ontario attorney-general's department, has sailed for England. where lie will represent Onitario, Sasketchewan, Al- 'berta and New Brunswick in a privy -council appeal to have the Canada Temperance Act declared *ultra vires the Dominion. The hearing before the privy council will open on December 3rd. The coun- cil held the act intra vires the Domin- ion in 1883, Others attending the hearing will •be 13ethutre L. Smith, re- presenting the Moderation League, A, T. Whitehead of the Temeperance Federation and Aime Geoffrion, of Montreal, representing the Dominion Government. In Ontario the tamales of Peel, Perth, Huron and the district of Manitoulin are governed by the Can- ada Temperance Act. Should the ap- peal succeed, these areas will come tinder the Ontarion Liquor Control Board Ad but will be entitled to a loe- optien vote, ODDFELLOWS GREET THET GRANDMASTER Dinner Held At Blyth In His Honour Rev. W. J. Mark, D. 'D., Hanover, Grandmaster of the I.O.O.F. lodges of Ontario paid his official visit to a meeting of all the I,O.O.F. lodges in district No. 9 at Blyth. The district deputy grand master for district No. 9, Gordon Augustine, Blyth, was in charge of the meeting. A large number from all lodges in the district were present which includ- ed several from Wingham. The re- detption took the form of a banquet which was held in the Memorial Hall, DANCE AT ROYAL T To the music of Frankie Banks and his popular ten piece band on Wed- nesday this week (tonight), November 28th. Admission Gents 75 cents, Lad- ies 50 cents. Dancing 9 to 1. Another Case Of Scarlet Fever "-Pauline Swanson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Swanson, is confined to the hOuse with scarlet fever. Her friends wish her a speedy recovery. It is just two years since Pauline's sister, Gloria, had a similar sickness, WEATHERMAN GIVES TASTE OF WINTER Snow Storms Forecast What Is Ahead For the past few weeks we have read in many papers predictions that this would be an open winter and it may be. Yet. But the weatherman last week gave us a taste of what to expect these days and in the winter days that lie al Plowing Match At a recent meeting held at Clinton a nominating •committee was appoint- ed and they will on Friday this week at 8 p.m. bring in their recommenda- tions before a general meeting of those interested in the Plowing Match which will be helA in Huron next year, The executive set up at this meeting will have an important task. The Internatioal Plowing Match is one of the largest projects that Huron County has ever tackled. It is,hoped there will be a good attendance as a good start and a good executive means everything to the success of the match, BRIDGE CLUB The result of the weekly game at the .Wingham Bridge Club on Thursday evening were as follows. Eight and a half tables took part in the play, North and South-1st. Miss M. Mc- Callum and J. H. Crawford; 2nd. Mrs, A. Wilson and W. H, French; tied for 3rd, and fourth Mrs. A. R. DuVal and J, A. Wilson, Mrs. W, H. French and ,Mrs. W. L. Kress; 5th. Mrs J. J. Brown and Mrs. F. A. Parker. East and West-L-1st. Jack Mason and Dun- can ,Kennedy; 2nd. Miss Y McPher- son and Mrs. J. H. Crawford; 3rd. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Porter; tied 4th and 5th. Miss M, Johnston and Mrs. Gor- don MacKay, Mrs. H. C. MacLean and Mrs, H. Campbell. BUSINESS MEN TO MEET THURSDAY A meeting of the business men of town will be held in the council cham- bers at 10.30 a.m., Thursday morning this week. It is hoped that all will be present as business of importance is to be presented for discussion. Hospital Auxiliary Meets Monday The Women's Auxiliary to Wing- ham General Hospital will hold their regular monthly meeting at 3 p.m. on Monday next., December 3rd, in the Council Chambers, Back At His Store Sgt. John W. Pattison, who has been with the R.C.A.F., for the past three and a half years as a radio technician, has received his discharge and is back at the Pattison Radio Service. Sale of Baking and Tea St. Paul's Ladies Guild will serve Afternoon Tea in the Parish Room of the church, on Saturday, December 1st,, at 3,30. There will also be a sale of homemade baking and aprons, Tractor Tried To Enter Store Monday noon a tractor belonging to A, Purdon was parked in front of Mundy's grocery. The owner cranked it but unfortunately it was in gear and it headed into Mundy's store, It went between the plate glass sloping win- dow fronts and banged Out the door frame on orie side but did not break the main windows. The glass in the door was shattered, When Mr. Mundy saw the tractor heading toward the store he was sure it would smash the front to Sittittidria6S. }tow such a thing could happen with such little damage is difficult to explain, "Cards of Character" are on displa at McKibben's'. Two More Boats Bring Veterans The Empress of Scotland and the S. S. Empire MacKendrick are bringing troops from overseas this week. The Empress of Scotland has 55 abroad for Military District No. 1 and only 3 Western Ontario men are on the Ef- pire MacKendrick. None aboard either of these ships are from Wingharn vicinity. • (intim AUXILIARY GUESTS OF W. M. S. Mrs. Reid Of Teeswater, Presbyterial. President, Was the Guest Speaker A profitable and interesting meeting was held in St. Andrews Presbyterian church, Tuesday evening, November 20th., when the Senior Auxiliary of the Women's Missionary Society invit- ed the Gorforth Auxiliary to meet with. them in the Fall Thankoffering. The meeting was opened with an in- vocatiotl of Thanksgiving by Mrs. W. A. Russell, president of the Senior Auxiliary, followed by a hymn. The Devotional was conducted by Mrs. M. Somers, who gave the scripture read- inging which she followed with an in- teresting paper, Mrs. D. Murray offer- ed prayer. Two "Marion Williamson" girls, the Misses Hilda Pletch and Gwen Mc- Lean, sang a duet, "In the Garden", in a most pleasing manner. The offer- tory prayer was given by Miss Isbister. After the singing of another hymn prayers were offered by Mesdatties Hammond and J. P. McKibbon. lovely solo, "0 Ask Me Not", was rendered by Miss Janet King, actornp- allied by Miss Elaine Walsh. The guest speaker for the evening- was the Presbyterial President, Mrs. Reid of Teeswater, who brought greet.- ;figs both from the Presbyterial and the Council meeting which was held its Toronto last September. Mrs. Reid's address was inspirational, She gave the high lights of the colthcil, meeting and showed conclusively that we must be zealous in the missionary cause, The meeting was closed with prayet, by Mrs. Donald Rae, All were invited to the basement for a social hour. With Which Is Amalgamated The Goirie Vidette and Wroxeter News. Lingle Copies. Five Cents. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29th, 1945 Subscriptions: $2,09 ,Pe int 41111.11.1* At a well attended meeting of the ratepayers of Turnberry on Friday afternoon there was considerable en- thusiasm was in evidence but things passed off quietly. The reeve and council were elected by acclamation but there will be three in the contest for two seats on the school board, The results are as follows: Reeve—Walter H. Woods (acct.). Council—Percy 5. King, John V. Fischer, R. A, Powell, L, G. Bryce, (accts.), School Trustees—I. J. Wright, Dav- id Eadie, A. D. Smith (two to be elect- ed for a term of 2 years). The following is the complete list of nominations.. Reeve Harold Moffatt by Wm. Vanstone and Fred Hogg. (Mr. Moffatt retires after 12 years in the council, 9 as coun- cillor and 3 as reeve. Walter H. Woods by Richard Wils ton and J. Leslie Fortune. Council Leslie E. Bryce by Leslie Fortune and Oscar Keiffer. Robert, A. Powell by L. G. Bryce and Robert Breen. P. J. King by Harold Casemore and H. W. Bateman. John V. Fischer by W. H. Robert- son and John L. McEwen. Wm, J. Dettman by Hugh Mundell and A. D. Smith. G. Nelson Underwood by A. D. Smith and H. Mundell. W. H. Woods by G. N. Underwood and 'Geo. McEwen. Trustees • J. Wright by Elgin-Johnston and W. John Willits. David. Eadie by L. G. Bryce and G. N. Underwood. A. D, Smith by R. H. McKinnon and Hugh Mundell. C. R. Henning by Eldon Kirton and Meldrum Sanburn. Cut Top Off Thumb • On Wednesday afternoon last week Mr. Wesley Leggatt had the misfor- tune to out the end off his thumb and also severely cut a finger while oper- ating a jointer at Brown's factory. Wes. will be absent irons his work for a month or more, Friends hope that the injury heals quickly. Talked To Son In Holland Mr. and Mrs. Norman Thompson of Donnybrook, talked by telephone to their son. Cpl. Sam Thompson, who ahead, We were told of snakes still is serving in •Holland, Cpl. Thompson crawling about, of flowers that were went overseas two years last August in bloom, a short nut supply, apple trees that were bearing, and the same with raspberries, These things were sure signs that we -could look forward to an open winter, Btit in order that our optimism would not get too great On Thursday last week we had a real snow fall and Priday and Saturday more was added. The fall was not great enough to block the roads but it Made it mighty slippery in places and it was a reminder that we may expect plenty more in the future. Council and Two Members Of School Board Returned There will be no election in East Wawanosh as all offices were filled by acclamation, Last years Reeve, Coun- cil and School Trustees were returned as follows: Reeve—J. D. Beecroft Council—Norman McDowell, Har- vey Black, Louis Ruddy, Alex Rob- ertson. School Board—Douglas Campbell, Walter'Scott. The other members are Frank Thompson, Albert Nethery, Mason Robinson. With Mr. Simon Hallahan, acting very capably as Chairman and with many interested ratepayers in attend- ance, Nomination meeting was held on Friday afternoon in I-elgrave School- house. From the outset it appeared that there would be no election for 1946 Council and School Board, Councillor McDowell -was nbminated for Reeve, otherwise no new men were nominated. Reeve J. Iffustan Beecroft, having thanked his mover and second- er, called the attention of his listeners to the passing of Messrs. John Gilles- 'pie, George Youngblut and Alex Mc- Gowan, during the past year, He paid tribute to these men, who had served the Township in various capacities, Reeve Beecroft referred to the splen- did work of the School Board and complimented them on the efficiency of administration. He said much credit was due the salesman and the citizens of the township for the splendid showing in the recent Victory Loan some years and there was some inter-' response. Referring to County matters, est, in evidence. It was of a construc- the new County Health plan had been tine nature however and many fine (Continued suggestions were advanced by the speakers. New factories, housing, bet- ter educational facilities were mention- ed by several. All appeared to have as their objective to make Wingham a better town in which to live. Mayor J. J. Evans by Elmer Wilkinson and F. W. Spry. s, F. L. Davidson by R. H, Lloyd and J. J. Evans. W. T. Cruickshanks by C. Fryfogle and H. W. Spry. Reeve J. J. Evans by F. L. Davidson and M. Johnson. Elmer Wilkinson -by E. S. Copeland and T. A. Currie. - Murray Johnson by C. E. Richey and T. R. ,blathers. Utilities Commissioner A. J. Walker by F: L. Davidson and J. 5. Evans R. H. Lloyd by F. R. J. J. Evans. E. Webster by Percy Carl M. Bennett, Councillors R. H. Lloyd by M. Johnson and L. Davidson. F. Spry by Jack Reavie Johnson. I J. Reavie by F. L, Davidson and H. Lloyd. Murray Johttion by F. L. Davidson and J. J. Evans, Elmer Wilkinson by R. H. Lloyd .and E, S. Copeland. Duncan Kennedy by F. W. Spry and M. Johnson. John P. McKibbon by H. P. Car- michael and Robin E. Campbell. Ronald Rae by G. L. Dunlop and Frank Johnson. Robin Campbell by E. S. Copeland and Frank Howson. Hugh Carmichael by John P. Mc- Kibbon and J. Ronald Rae, H, T, Thomson by Alex Hackett and Howard Machan. E, S. Copeland by R. H. Lloyd and Elmer Wilkinson. G. W. Armstong by Jas, Halliday and J. J. Fryfogle, Percy Stainton by Harry C. Merkley and Stan Campbell. Public School Board Ward 1 W. T. Cruickshank by C. W. Lloyd and G. R. Scott, (acel.). Ward 2 Frank Johnson by Mr. MtPhail and Howard Machan, G. R. Ser. by W. T. Cruickshank and C, W. L-yd. Ward 3 C, W. Lloyd by Geo, R. Scott and W, T. Cruickshank, (ma). Ward 4 Herb Fuller by I-I. P. Carmichael and Robin E, Campbell. Mrs, W. VartWyek by C, W. Lloyd and -Elmer Wilkinson. Alex Coutts by R. Cr. Gannett and Lockridge. Cecil Wheeler—by Ivan McArter and Howard Clark. MEETING FRIDAY and Nelson o Hh ingsat ionns—. b y Council County Preparing For the Internation Charles R. Coultes—by Robert Murray and Martin IGrasby. James Michie—by Martin and Robert McMurray. William Spier—by Jos. Yal Frank Little. Harvey Johnston—by Gilbert Callum and Wilmer Cuthill. Samuel Alcock—by Lyle Hopper and Nelson Higgins. Josepr Yuill—by James Michie and. C. R. Coultes. School Trustees Thomas Ellis;---by Howard Clark and Iva McArter, Ernest Smith—by Ivan McArter and HowardRobert Clark. McMurray—by Nelson Hig- gins and Lyle Hopper. Leslie Fear—by Robert Shortreed and W. RfSholdice. Kenneth Taylor—by C. R. Coultes and Howard Johnston. Wm. Scholdice—by Gilbert McCal- lum and William Cuthill. Trrance Dundas—by Albert Nesbitt and Miller Richmond. Harvey McCutcheon—by Robert Michie and Reg. Watson. LOWER TOWN BRINE WILL BE REPAIRED Work To Start At Once Mr, John W. Hanna, M. P. P,, gave us news Monday morning that will be welcomed by many in this district, He, informed us that work will commence at once to repair the Lower Town bridge and it will not be very long un- til it will be ready for use of the resi- dents who use the Whitechurch road and this •bridge to come to town. It meant a trip of six miles extra for those who had to come in by the 12th concession. Plans are being made to erect a new bridge to replace this old structure that gave way under the weight of some heavy road equipment which was passing over it. WON MANY PRIZES AT THE FOX SHOW Foxes From DuVal Farm Made Ex- cellent Showing At the Waterloo Fox Show for Wes- tern Ontario which was held recently at Bridgeport, Ont., the foxes entered by the DuVal Fur Farm made a very excellent showing. The following pri- zes were awarded to this- local entry, four firsts, four -seconds, one third, one championship, one reserve champion- ship, two reserve grand championships one grand championship. The grand championship was won by a new type glacier blue foit. Mr. A. Ite'DuVal is to be congratu- lated on this very fine showing made by his foxes. FL. LT. W. B. SPEARS BACK IN CANADA When the Empress of Scotland docked at Halifax on Tuesday, aboard was Fl, Lt. W. Borden Spears, whose wife is the former Mary ' King of town. He enlisted in the spring of 1942 and graduated from Clinton Rad- io School but was transferred at that time to the public relations branch of the R.C.A.F.; and was posted at Ottawa. He went overseas in May, 1944 and was in Italy from June until September. At that time he was' post- ed to India where he remained until he returned to England early in Oct- oboe We take much pleasure in extend- ing to him a hearty welcome on behalf of the people of Wingham. L.A.C. W. 5. R. Ceasar of Dungan- non, and Cpl. H. M. Greer of Luck- now also returned on the Empress of Scotland. Remember your friends with cards, from McKibbons. Tea Was Marked Success The sale of baking and tea held by the Ladies Aid of St. Andrew's Pres- byterian church on Saturday afternoon was one of the most successful they have had in some time, Engagement Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Frank Edga'r, Wing- ham, announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Frances Evelyn, Reg. N., to Mr. Andrew Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bell of Wing- ham. The marriage will take place in Toronto, early in December. WALTER H. WOODS IS • REEVE OF TURNIERRY Election In Turnberry For 'SOW) Trustee NO ELECTION IN EAST WAWANOSII COMMENCEMENT WILL BE HELD HIS WEEK • A Fine Program Has 'Been Prepared ' By the High School Pupils ' The annual commencement exercises for Wingham High School will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday and Friday this week and as usual the public are eagerly awaiting this pres- entation, As has been the case previously the Glee Club will take a very prominent part in the program, Thep will also be demonstrations on physical educa- tion. The play "The Jinx from Ala- bama" a farce comedy in one act will be sure to please, Leslie Mae Wall will entertain at the piano. On Thursday night, the diplomas, scholarships, athletic awards, etc., will be presented and on Friday evening, George Copeland will give the Vale- dictory address. PLOWING MATCH and went with a re-itifortement to Italy and in March this year was trans- ferred to Holland, The phone call came through at 1,00 o'clock •on Tues- day, Members of the family who talk- ed to Cpl. Tin:/10(mi were his father arid mother, his sister, Mts. Ruth Tif- fin and a friend, Miss Bernice burst, Benmiller, The message was clearly heard by all, Cpl. Thompson said it was tl,rn /.00' oitlook in Holland, He hopes to be bane in February, Reeve, on page six) Howson and Hogg and and M. R. F. MAKE PROGRESS IN THE RADIO WORLD Harry J. Boyle, formerly supervisor of farm broadcasts for the C. B. C. has been appointed Program Director for the trans-Canada network and station CBL. He is responsible to Charles Jen- nings-General Supervisor of Programs for CBC. Harry is • well known in Wingham and district. He is a native of St. Aug- ustine and is the son of Mr. and Mrs, W. A. Boyle. Harry is a graduate of Wingham High School and after grad- uation spent a short time in newspaper work before joining the staff of CKNX. For a short time he was with the Stratford Beacon Herald before -he went to CBL as farm broadcaster. He later became supervisor of farm broad- casts and as noted above has again been promoted. On behalf of the people of this dist- rict we extend congratulations on this splendid appointment, Fractured Leg and Arm Mrs. Robert Campbell, 10th of Turn- berry. had the misfortune on Satuiday afternoon to slip on the sidewalk in front of Adams Feed Store and fract- ure her left leg and arm, She is rest- ing as well as can be expected at the hospital. Mrs. Campbell was on her way to visit her sister, Miss Emily Holloway, who had fallen the day pre- vious and was at home with a sore hip. Cards, cost so little, and mean so much at McKibbon's. EVENING AUXILIARY HAS NEW STUDY BOOK Mrs. Geo. Howson Introduced The New Book The November meeting of the Even- ing Auxiliary was held Tuesday even- ing of last week at the home of Mrs. Hobden with a good attendance, Mrs. W. S. Hall was in charge of the program arid was assisted by Miss Blanche Bennett, Mrs. Chas. Lloyd and Mrs. W. A. Galbraith, The new Study Book on Africa was introduced by Mrs. GO. Howson. Mrs. Keating gave a pleasing vocal number. A very interesting Temper- ance article was read by Miss Phyllis Johns. The business was then conducted by Miss N. 'McGregor. Members are rc,. quested to return holiday bells at the next meeting. A social hour Was en- joyed. Lyle Hopper Mc- Grastor and. Mc- ra