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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-03-07, Page 1Culross Won Court Judgment Judgment in. favour of Culross was handed down 'by His Honor, Judge McBurnie, in the lawsuit between Kin- loss and Culross in regard to assess- ment on the Ackert drain at Holyrood, north of Lucknow. The suit was in- stituted by Kinlo'a. Ratepayers of Kinloss had paid their levy, under the Archibald by-law which was rescinded. Culross asssessnient levy was $33.00. The Kielose ratepayers contended hi their suit that their payment was cpte, tingent on payment also by the neigh- boring municipality. BAPTIST B.Y.P.U. HELD CONFERENCE Charles A. Barber Will Continue to . Be Associated With It Formation of a new company to as- sume operation of The Chilliwack Pro- gress was announced recently. The company consists of three men, all of whom have been associated with The Progress for several years—D'Arey J. Baldwin, Cecil Hacker and' Leslie E. Barber. C. A, Barber, publisher of The Pro- gress since 1923, will continue to be actively associated with the business during the re-organization period, after which he will exercise his lifetime knowledge of the printing and pub- lishing industry in a consultative ca- pacity, A record of almost 50 years in the newspaper and printing business start- ed when Mr. Barber began work in The Wingham Advance as a printer's devil. After working in various On- tario and Manitoba plants, he purchas- ed his first paper at Pilot Mound, Man„ and after moving to Chilliwack, B. C., bought a newspaper which later was absorbed by The Progress. GODERICH WINS GROUP HONOURS By winning two straight games from Lucknow, 6-0 and 5-4, the 'Gode- rich Junior C. Hockey Club woe the group honours, and we wish them luck in their hunt for 0.11A. .Champ- ionship. They will now meet the win- ners of the Alvinston-Forest series. Attended Hydro Convention Mayor F, L. Davidson, clerk; W. A. Galbraith and Don Jeffs, Supt. of Util- ities Commission were in Toronto, on Monday and Tuesday attending the convention of the Ontario Municipal Electric Association and the Associat- ion of Municipal Electrical Utilities Which were held jointly in the Royal York and King Edward Hotel. AUTOMOBILE CHECK PLANNED FOR MAY Thomas Carson of Owen Sound, president of the Chief Constables As- sociation of Canada, has announced that a Canada-wide pollee traffic safe- ty check will begin May 15th., in an effzi't to combat the rising toll of death' and injuries in traffic aecidents. The campaign will be preceded by an educational program among police officers, For an tindertermilied per- iod after May 15 Metorists will be stopped by police officers, asked for their driving licenses and their vehic- les will be checked for safety. MANY NEW MEMBERS 0 TO JOIN LEGION Zone Annual Meeting To Be' Held Here. APril 18th. ••••••••,...* The regulAr monthly meeting was held on Tuesday evening, February 26th., the President Comrade W, Armstrong in charge. There were a large number of new Army Veteranp out and Comrade Dr. G. H. Ross welcomed them and gave a short talk on what the Legion was doing and how the New Army Veter- ans could get information about their affairs. We had three new veterans join our Branch and we had thirty-two applica- tions for membership, which were accepted and they will be initiated at our next meeting on March 26th, The annual Meet ing of Zone No, 10, of the Canadian Legion. will be held, here on April 18th, with the Wingham' Branch acting as hosts, BRINE CLUB " Seven and one half tables took part in the play at the weekly meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club. The re- sult of the play was as follows: North and South--1st„ Mrs, A. Wil- son and Mr. Cranston; 2nd., D. Na- smith and Jack Mason; 3rd., Miss M. Johnston and Mrs. R. Hetherington; 4th., Miss Y. McPherson and R. Heth- erington; 5th., Mrs. G. C. Gammage and Mrs. 0. Colborne. East and West-1st„ Miss M. Mc- Callum and A. Wilson; 2nd.. Mrs. Godkin and Mrs. Geo, Ross; 3rd., H. C. McLean and Geo. Williams; 4th., Mrs. Kress and Mrs. Magee; 6th„ Mrs. H. Campbell and Mrs. Parker. BOWLERS BRIDGE The ladies of. the Wingham Bowling 'Club met at the home of Mrs. W. H, French on Monday, evening, for their ,monthly bridge game, There were five tables playing with Mrs. H. -Greene winning first prize and Mrs. Donald Rae second. The hostesses were Mrs. W. H. French, Mrs, E. Snell, Mrs. H. CaMp- bell, Miss Mary Johnston-and Miss Marion Simpson. Engagetnent Announced Mrs..Pearl Thompson announces the engagement of her elder daughter, Margaret Louise, to Mr. Donald Fran- cis MacKenzie, son of Mr. and Mrs., G. E. MacKenzie, London, The mar- riage to take place in March. Bride Elect Showered Misses Anne VanWyck, Bertha Casemore and Louise Lloyd, entertain- ed last Friday evening at the home of Miss Louise Lloyd, when about forty guests showered Miss Margaret Connell, bride-elect of the week with many beautiful and useful gifts. Name Omitted From Overseas List On Queen Elizabeth Pte. Wm. Joseph Tiffin returned from overseas on the Queen Elizabeth, And his name was, omitted from the list., Joe enlisted in May, 1942, and proceeded overseas in August of 1943, He served in Africa, Italy, France, Belgium and Holland. In March, of last year he was posted to the' 5th, Division Transit Camp and remained with this unit until December when it was disbanded, after having despatch- ed the greater part of the 5th Division through the Camp on their way to the Repatriation Depot. LADIES' AUXILIARY TO LEGION MET To Hold Shower For A War Bride Next Month Imm,.•••6*.ir On Tuesday evening the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion held their mg- War meeting in the At/not/ries with the president, Mrs. C. R, Coultes, pre- . siding: It was detided to hold a shower for a war bride at the next /fleeting and all members are urged to be present. Two quilts that had been made for the Minesweepers Auxiliary were don. Med to the Salvation Army to be used in Ettropeohe Minesweeper's iary having ceased to function, After the' usual business and cor- fespondence the Meeting ,adjourned, BECOMES VETERANS WELFARE OFFICER ..1.•••••••,0,•• Former Editor Of Advance-Times Will .Make Wine/am His Headquarters * Mr, W, W. Armstrong has joined the staff of the Department of Vet- erans, District F„ as a Veterans Wel- fare Officer in the Casualty Rehabilit- ation Branch, and after spending a month at the head office in London, will take over this work for Huron and Bruce Counties with headquarters in Wingham. W. W. Armstrong Wally has always taken an active interest in the welfare of the returned servicemen, and was constantly being consulted by the many -Veterans of this as well as the last war. To them he gave much valuable information. Now, as an official of the Department, and devoting 'his full time to this work, the veterans of the district may be as- sured that their interest will be well looked after. During his years of residence in Wingham he also has taken a great in- terest in all community enterprise, and his many friends will be pleased to know that he will still make his home here. Dance at Royal T, Wingham To Bert Worth and his CKNX Ambassadois on Thursday, March 14. Dancing 9.30 to 1. Ladies 50c Gen- tlemen 75c. Attended Funeral In. Toronto Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Dave McLennan and Mrs. Ned Thompson spent Monday in Tor- onto, attending the funeral of their uncle, Mr. Henry Doughty. Operated On In. London Miss Eileen Dark, nurse in training, at Victoria Hospital, London, form- erly of Wingliam, was operated on this week for the remoyal of her appendix. Her many friends of Wingham and vicinity hope for her speedy recovery. Lent Begins Today Today (Wednesday), March 6th., iS Ash Wednesday, and marks the begin- ning-of the Lenten season, which will continue for the following forty days, ending on Easter Sunday, April 21st, Easter is late this year. Good Friday, coming on April 19th. Perfect Sap Weather Many' in this district tapped their maple ttees last week and some report an excellent run over the week-end, The weather for the past few days has been perfect for the run of sap. Here's hoping that the runt will last and the supply of syrup will be greater than last year, Goodwill Ambassador Northern Ontario has a new good- will ambassador, none other than Jack Hanna, M.P.P., (Huron.Bruce). A busy figure at the Western Annual, the "Senator" just back from the Northern Ontario Outfitters' North Bay Carni- val, was all agog with tall tails of the Dionne Quints, wood chopping con- tests, dog teams, Paul Bunyan, and all the whoop-de-do of the big meet, He said Northern hospitality was two- Whelniieg, with Mayors Baton and Stones of Sudbury and North Ilay, respectively, setting the pace, Also had an orchid for publisher Woe Mason of tht "Nugget" for reams of smart pub, licity, North-South team play," said the "Senator" guarantees a great and growing Ontario,"—,Progressive 'Con- servative News, CAN, RED CROSS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE' e.T.here Is Need For Increased Membership This year the Canadian Red Cross in Ontario faces a two-fold task of great magnitude - the relief of suffer- ing among the peoples in war ravaged countries on one ',hand; and on the other, the expansion of a great post war program of humanitarian service among our own Canadian people, In order Oa carry out the peacetime pro- gram which the Society has under- taken, there is need for an increased membership, the largest ever, and a Membership Drive is being conducted currently-, March 1. to 9, in all Branch- es of the Oritario Division. Red Cross approaches its peace- time work in the !same spirit as it has carried on its greet war undertakings. Sick and disabled veterans paying a 'heavy price in suffering, need the con, tinued help and friendship of the Red Cross'. More isolated communities need Outpost Hospitals; an army of Junior Red Cross children need guid- ance; crippled .children's hospitals need to be maintained; sick people need the new Blood Transfusion ser- vice; instructions are needed in Home Nursing, First Alid, Nutrition, Water Safety. By joining the Red Cross in 1946, Ontario Citizens can share actively in one of the few forces for peace in the world - the 'International Red Cross: support of the Red Cross membership drive means support of the Internat- ional ReeCross an organization that knows neither creed nor colour, but recognizes only human need. Support of the local Branch of Red Cross.will keep it strong, and in turn keep the Red Cross all Over the world in a practical position to accord help at any time. Membership in the Red Cross means active support of principles laid down in the Red Cross charter which reads, "For the improvement of Heal- th, the prevention of, disease and the mitigation of suffering throughout the world in peace or war," WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - FRIDAY The International Day of Prayer will be observed here on Friday of this week, March 8th., when a service will be held at 3 o'clock in the afternoon in .St. Paul's Anglican church. A cor- dial invitation is extended to all the ladies of the community to attend. HIRMIITS FROM THRONE SPEECH Following are highlights of Ontar- io's Legislative pi•ogram as forecast in the Speech from the Throne., read on Monday at the opening of the 22nd Legislature by Lieutenant-Governor Albert Matthews: Establishment or a minimum wage for men, broadening of the Minimum Wage Act and new regulations design- ed to increase rates 'of pay for women workers, Amendment of the Liquor Authority Control Act (1944) to improve licen- sing and control of licensed premises, * * Licensing of all persons marketing farm produce or operating a fruit mar- ket; establishment in the Toronto area of a wholesale fruit and 'produce term- inal. A, * * Improving policing services, partic- ularly in rural areas. ▪ * fntroduotion of a bill to create a new Government department respon- sible for tourist activities. * Extension of fixed per-diem grants for public ward beds to all public gen- eral hospitals. • • s Introduction into all industry of the two-per-ent, pro rata systent of holi- days with pay adopted last year in the building trades industry. • rt • Revision of the Real Estate Broker's Act to provide for licensing and con- trol of business brokers, • • * A planning bill t6 %%rink -apropri- fitiOn for housing purposes,. With Which Is Amalgamated The Oorrie Vidette and Wraxeter News. SubseeiPtrienn'i'et' 'Vedic Single CQPies Five Cents WINGHAM ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 7th, 1946 11E:2-APPARENT TO THE THRONE ERRS PAPER ORGANIZING FIELD UNDER NEW FIRM CROP COMPETITION Farmers Will Meet Friday Afternoon In Wingham Town Hall A meeting of Wingham District Farmers will be held in the Council Chambers of the Wingham Town Hall on Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock to organize a Field Crop Competition. An agricultural representative will be present to assist in the organization and give necessary inforinaion. All farmers interested in crop improve- ment are invited to attend. RETURNED HOME FROM AUSTRALIA Sigmn. C. E. Shera arrived home on Sunday after serving in Australia with the Special Wireless Group, R. C.C,S. Emerson enlisted in 1942 and was stationed at the East Coast and later the west coast of Canada prior to pro- ceeding overseas, The unit with which he served in Australia was the only one of the Canadian Army to partici- pate in the Pacific campaign, Nominated as Moderator The Presbytery of Huron-Maitlend on Tuesday nominated Rev. C. H. Mc- Donald -of Lucknow, for the Moderat- or of Canada, Rev. S. M. Scott of Kincardine, was nominated for Mod- erator of Synod of Hamilton and Lon- don, Six-Foot Wolf Pelt Holds Huron Record Lloyd Stein, Paramount, received a $25 bounty for what is considered to be the largest wolf pelt ever turned in to Huron County Treasurer Erkins. The pelt was almost six feet 'long and was heavily furred. Group 13 Met Monday The ladies of Group 13, Hospital Helpers, met at the home of Mrs, O. L. Dunlop for their March work meet- ing. When the work was completed for the evening the hostesses, Mrs. Dunlop, Mrs. R. Hetherington and Mrs. Elmer Bell served a delightful lunch, Town Leagees Tempt Ripley Girl Pitcher Jean McLeod, first-string pitcher of the Ripley Reds softball team, who last year wee a deciding factor in the teatti's capture of the W.O.A,A. championship, has received several of- fers to play with teams from larger entree, in leagues of higher clessifi- cation, The most "recent approaches have been made to her from Porest and Guelph. She is now seriously consid- ering the offer froth Guelph, If she accepts, the loss to the Ripley team Will be severe, At the regular Monday night meet- ing of the B.Y,P,LT. Mrs, John Lucas ' conducted a conference led by Miss Vivian McLean, speaking on "Why am a Christian?" others taking part were Mrs, Bruce McLean, on "Why I go 'to Church". Miss Lois turchilli on "Why I go to flible School?"; Mr. Roy Burchill on "Why I go to 13.Y,P, U." and the pastor on "Why I am a Minister?" Each subject in the conference was interspersed by appropriate hymns, 'The special -musical number was a vocal duet by Mr. and Mrs. Glen Schtiefle, accompanied by Miss Jessie Currie, pianist, ee, ,kee A charming portrait of H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth, heir to the throne, taken by the 'artist-photographer, Cecil Beaton, at Buckingham Palace, Her Royal Highness is wearing a rose colored lace and tulle picture dress, embroidered in rose and cold with blue butterflies. STEWARD SUNDAY AT BAPTIST MN Open Forum He'd At 'conclusion Qf the Sermon. Steward Sunday was observed in the' Wingharn Baptist Church, in co-opera- tion with the "Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec." In the niorning the pastor's subject was "Figs of Thistles". In the even- ing his subject -was "Themselves First." An interesting feature of this ser- vice was the "Open Forum" at the conclusion of the sermon, on the _sub- ject of Stewardship, which was pre- ceded by a lively song service, led by Mrs. John Lucas and. violin and flute duet by Mr. Harold and Clare Brooks, accompanied by Mrs. Brooks at the piano. Several laymen led in prayer, and keen interest was evidenced in the Forum. INCOME TAX FORMS NOW AVAILABLE Income tax forms 'are now available at the Post Office here. These forms include T-1 General, T-1 Special and T-1 Supplementary. Form T-General is for the use of individuals who are in business as proprietors or partners, or who have investment income over $1;500, or who are in the Canadian armed forces, or who have an income over $3,000. Form T-1 Special is for the use of individuals having not over $3,000 income, including not over $1,500 from investments, and who are not in the armed forces or proprietors or partners in any business, except farming or ranching. Form T-1 Sup- plemental is for the use of farmers or ranchers and is to be attached.:to Form T-1. General, if income is under $3,000. Returns must 'be made by April 30th. Dancing at Royal T. Wednesday, (tonight) to music of Carruthers' Orchestra, admission 50c. Curling At Hamilton A rink of Wingham Curlers, R. R. Hobden, J. P. McKibbort, J. R, Rae, and Dr. A. W. Irwin, are in Hamilton this week taking in the bonspiel. Attended Irwin-Connell Wedding Guests from Wingham who attend- ed the Irwin-Connell wedding in Tor- onto on Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Roberts, Mrs, W. B. Spears, Miss Anne VanWyck, Miss Bertha Casemore, _Miss Eleanor McLean and DeWitt Miller. Dinner Party For Bride Elect Mrs, Stewart Jeffrey and, Mrs. Ross Howson were hostesses to a dinner party on March 4th., at the latter's home, The party was in honour of Miss Louise Thompson, bride-elect of this month, Duringathe evening, Miss Thompson was presented with a lovely crystal table lamp by the members of the P.H.A.M, Club, FIRE DAMAGES BELORAVE HOME Prompt Action Of Wingham Firemen Prevented Total Loss Fire of undetermined origin about two o'clock on Friday afternoon, gut- ted the interior of the McGuire _home occupied by Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Pletch and two children in the village of Beigrave, five miles south of Wing- ham. Mrs, Pletch upon returning to her home was met by a wall of flame as she opened the door. A local bucket brigade formed and the Wingham Fire Depaptment summoned. Prompt act- ion on their arrival prevented the brick structure from being a total loss, Prac- tically all the furniture was damaged by fire and water and the roof com- pletely burned off the house. Loss will be heavy. WAR BRIDE WILL ARRIVE THIS WEEK Mrs. Alonzo Finlay received a cable on Thursday of last week stating that her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Warnold Finlay was sailing on the Maurentania on Friday, March 1st., from Liverpool. The ship is 'expected to arrive in Hali- fax today (Wednesday), March 6th. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs, J. Bateson of London, is visit- ing with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Fuller. Mrs. W. A. Currie of London, is visiting with friends in Wingham and vicinity. Mrs. Clara Colvin of Toronto, is visiting with Dr. and Mrs. George Howson. Mr. and Mrs. Archie McDonald oaf Claremont, are visiting with relatives in town. Rev. John Thompson of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Reid. Miss Anne VanWyck attended the Arts Ball of Western University on Friday evening, Mr. Carl Clark of Detroit, is holi- daying in Wingham with Mrs. H. Buc- hanan and Donna, Mr. R. A, Spotton is on a business trip this week to the Granite Quarries of Vermont, U.S.A. Mrs. Harold Buchanan visited for a few days with her daughter, Mrs. John McLeod, Guelph. Mrs. 5. E. Currie of Islington, spent the past week with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Jas. hard. Mrs. Tom Nickel and Mrs. Irlma Jenkins spent the week-end with friends at Guelph and Mora, Mr. Sonny Bronson of Toronto, and formerly of CKNX Ambassadors, is visiting friends in town this week. Miss Ruth Hamilton Mothercraft Nurse in Toronto, is holidaying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Ham- ilton. Mrs. T, H, Lyttle of Roland, Man., and Mrs. A. G. Hary of Winnipeg, are in Wingham attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Colvin. Mr. and. Mrs, J. A. Higgins and ba- by daughter of Fordwich, spent Sun- day with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Higgins. County Officer Transferred To Kitchener Provincial Constable Frank FOx of Goderich, is to be transferred to Kit" ehener, effective March 15th, and will be replaced by Provincial Constable Gaul, at pretent at Kitchener. Con- stable Fox has been chief constable for Huron since June, 1941. lie coniplet- ed 19 years in the police service last 'veek.. SUPT. OF CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S CAMP A former Whighant resident, Miss Millie Turner has accepted the pest )f Superintendent of Woodeden Camp for Crippled Children at Kilworth, and will terminate her present appointment as Sttperintendent at Parkwood Hos- pital, London, when her successor in that institution it named, Miss Turner wilt begin her new wale with the Ont- ario Society for Crippled Children at the first of jittm She has been the Superintendent at Parkwood for -the Past seven years,