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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-10-24, Page 1With. Which Is Amalgamated The Ciorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24th, 1946 Single Copies Five Cents Subscriptions $2,00 per year 1M gest display of farm 'machinery and appliances ever held mu( Canada. When his turn came up in th4 contests at the airfield, Fhigh Simpson, of Teeswater, First interimtional 'Plowing Match held at Port Albert, Ontario, since the war was opened by Governor-General Viscount Alexander and featured big- drew this team of mules by lot. He never had driven mules before, but after the contest said, "I like them. They're nice and slow and steady." LIONS TO fURNISH HOSPITAL ROOM ,I.M•101.01 Net Proceeds From Two Frolics This Summer Totalled $1636 A regular Lions Luncheon was held at the Queen's on Monday evening with a good turnout of Lions, The tables were arranged so that each Lion sat with his Committee, During the course of the evening reports were presented as to the activities Of each Committee, Tailtwister Wally Armstrong was active throughout the evening gather- ing in fines for 'various offences against the rules. He had Lion Omar Hasel- grove up for an interview with regard to the chicken he brought home from a recent bowling trip to Newmarket. Lion Wally claimed he had raided a chicken coop. Omar claimed it was only a small one so he was accordingly fined half the usual amount. Lion Clarence Richey produced a recent is- sue of the London Free Press and ex- hibited Lion Wally Armstrong's pic- ture at the Plowing Match, Some Lions mistook him for the governor General but others identified him and he was fined. Lion Verne Dunlop reported on the net proceeds of the Summer Frolic and the Labour Day Frolic. The net pro- ceeds front the early frolic amounted to $305 and the Labor Day Frolic, $1331, the total being $1636. Lion Verne was given a good hand by the Lions for his good work. President Jack McKibbon introduc- ed Mr. Bill Sims .of CKNX to the Lions and he favoured with a fine piano melody. He also presided at the piano with Lion Tamer Jack Reavie leading in the singing. Lion Bill Mc- Cool reported that two cars of Lions went to Port; Albert and enjoyed the address of International President Pearce. Lion Don Nasmith reported for the Boys and Girls Work Commit- tee that he was meeting with fine suc- cess in reestablishing the Scouts in Town. Two qualified leaders had been found in town and were ready to help. A Scout Council had been formed and he was quite sure of prompt action be- ing taken to put the Scouts on a good basis again, Lion Wilf, Hamilton had an interesting story to tell of an anony- mous person who had come forward and donated the cost of glaSses for worthy eases although lie was not a Lion. At a recent Director's Meeting it was recommended that the Club make a donation to the Wingham General Hospital of $400 to cover the cost of (Continued on page five) '`• ANNIVERSARY OF UNITED CHURCH The Anniversary Services of Wing- ham United Church will be held on Sunday, October 27th., at 11 a.m, and 7 p.m. Rev. L. H, Currie of Meaford,, a former pastor, will be the special speaker. Mr. W, Posno of London, will be guest soloist. BUS LINE SOLD TO WINDSOR MAN Piirchase •of Western Ontario Mot- orways Ltd., by Lindsay Mercer, for- merly of Windsor, from Harold Ber- net, London, was announced last week. Purchase includes twenty-seven buses, operated by the company and franch- ises on routes from London to Owen Sound, London to Palmerston, Godet- ieh to Woodstock and Wingham to Kitchener, and the municipal franchise. at Owen Sound. The purchase price was not revealed. Head office' will continue to be at SIR Colborne _St.,. London,. ELECTION LAW IS AMENDED rmommi.e.••••• Buys Joynt Property ,Mrs. W. J. Roulston of Lucknow, recently purchased the Joynt residence on Frances St., and will move to Wingham in the near future, Has. Broken Elbow While playing on Saturday, Jack, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Hotchkiss, suffered a very severe fra'e- ture of the left elbow. It will be some time before he -will have the use of his arm again. Moved To Goderich (Mr. Ken Pennington, manager of the h Dominion Store as been moved to their store at Goderich. ,Mr. Murray Taylor, who previously was manager here for a short time has returned to take over the Store. Bowled At Newmarket Omar Haselgrove and Howard Sherbondy and Ed. Nash and Donald Rae bowled in the Doubles Tourna- ment last Wednesday. Omar and Howard got in the prize money and brought horns a pair of chickens. FRIENDS HONOUR BRIDE-TO-BE Recreational Director Visited Town Mr. W. G. (Sam) Burton, of Chat- ham, spent the week-end in town. Sam is the newly appointed director of re- creation for Wingham, Legion Meets Tuesday Night The regular monthly meeting of the Legion will be held in the Armouries at 8 p.m., on Tuesday, October 29th. Arrangements for Remembrance Day will be made, At this meeting and a large attendance is requested, Ration Coupon Due Dates Coupons now valid are stigar-peeser- yes Si. to S32; butter R18 to R21 and 1326 to 1329, meat Q1 to Q4 and M51 to M56, flutter coupons R18 to R21 and 3326 to 1328 and meat coupons 01 to 04 and M51 to M55 expire October 31. NEWS ITEMS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Some readers have the mistaken idea that a charge is made for the insertion of news items in this paper, Such is decidedly not the case. Any and all news contributions are most welcome, provided they are received while the happening is sufficiently recent to be classed -as news. Contributions may be phoned, mail- ed or left at the 'office or, if necessary will be called for. Help make your newspaper more newsworthy by con- tributing items of interest to "AdVarice4 Tittles" readers, CAPT. PLATT GETS FRENCH MEDAL Capt. T. W. Platt received a letter ,on Saturday from the French Em- bassy in London, England, informing him that he had been, awarded the -Croix de Guierre with Silver Star and corresponding medal ribbon. Capt. Platt at one time was attached to the First French Army. HOCKEY MEETING THURSDAY NIGHT A meeting will beheld in the Coun- cil Thursday night at 8 Vclock for the purpose of organizing a club this year and discussing pros- pect of entering an intermediate team in the O,H.A. All interested in getting hockey started again are urgently requested to .attend. INSTITUTE HELD REGULAR MEETING Interesting Demonstration Provided On Pressure Cooking The October meeting of the Wo- mtn's Institute met Thursday of last -week, October 47th., with the presi- ,elent, Mrs. F. A. Parker presiding. Af- ter the opening exercises the business ,and program were speedily gotten un- Zer way, among which were several items of interest to the public. Scholarships for the High School, and for entrance examinations from the Public School were voted. The Blue Cross Group Insurance twas explained and the decision was left over to the next meeting. . A sincere vote of thanks was tender- ed Mr, and Mrs. W. S. Hall for their untiring efforts in connection with Tag Day sponsored by our Institute for the Canadian Institute for the Blind, -which netted $177.65, Prizes will be „given to the highest taggers. $125 was voted for the Poster Con- test, details of which will be found in .another column. Mrs. A. R. DuVal gave a valuable contribution to the Historical Research progratn. She spoke on "Breheuf and his Brethren" and the tragedy of Old Huronia. Long before the white man came to this continent, this part of Ontario of which Huron was a part, was known as Huronia. Mrs. Duval took most of her information from the poem, "Brebeuf and his Brethren" Which took the Governor-General's award in 1943, and mentioned that this splendid poem had been set to music 'by Canada's outstanding composer, Dr, Healy Wielon and became Canada's 'first opera. A special feature of the meeting was, the demonstration of the pressure cook er by Mrs. C. B. Armitage, Many mer- its, economy of time and expense in the use of these utensils were thor- oughly outlined, and proved the many facts mentioned by cooking satisaget and carrots. While the cookers were. IeTting, the food being prepared and in process of cooking. Mrs. Armitage called on Mrs. Hall to read an article On Wet Strength. "Wet Strength" means neiv ttSeS for paper, She told of a new process of treating ordinary paper so that its fibres are bound to- gether with plaster, preventing it from falling apart when wet. Mrs, Keating also gave her report on the District Arinual, The delicious contents of the Pres- sure Cookers were served during the tea hour to the members and their guests, INTERNATIONAL SHOW CANADIAN PLO WERS HELD FIRSST POST-WAR INTERNATIONAL MATCH FINISHED FRIDAY _BIBLES PRESENTED S TO LOCAL VETERANS St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Officially Welcomed Veterans A large gathering was present on .Saturday evening at St, Andrew's Pre- sbyterian Church when the members -of the congregation held an official welcome home to the men and women of the congregation who served their King and Country during the recent conflict. Each veteran was presented with a beautifully inscribed Bible and each „family who were bereaved also receiv- ed a similiar presentation. The presep- tation was made by the minister, Rev. Alex Nimmo and Mr. H, C. MacLean of the Board of Managers. . Prior tb this main event of the even- ing a program was given with Mr. Nimmo as chairman. Other speakers were Rev. Kenneth MacLean, a former minister and Rev. John McNab, M.A., D.D„ who was the gue(t speaker at the Anniversary services. Vocal solos by Mrs, Douglas Fry and violin solo by Mr. Hugh, Gage, formed the musical ',part of the program. Mr. Harold' Vic- torPym officiated at the piano throughout the evening. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE POSTER CONTEST Record Crowd Attended Four-Day Plowing Match The International Plowing Match at Port Albert ended on Friday with the smallest crowd of all in attendance, only about 0,000, Wednesday; the day of Viscount Alexander's visit saw 75,000 present!. In the foUr days it is estimated that nearly 150,000 attended. Cold and rainy weather cut the attend- ance greatly, otherwise the anticipated 200,000 would have been reached. More than '00 contestants including one solitary American and many jun- ior plowmen; were entered in some 25 sod and stubble classes judged during the past four days, Some of them went home bearing handsome trophies and monetary priz- es indicative of their skill in one of man's most ancient arts, Others, less fortunate, nevertheless 'admitted hav- ing had a profitable time at the big- gest agricultural event in Ontario in recent years. During their stay they learned all about the latest in farm machinery and up-to-date farming methods. The roads in all directions were jammed each evening with cars returning home. The four winners of special prizes enabling them to represent Ontario in British Isles plowing matches were: Fred Timbers, of Stouffville; Alex Black of Guelph; Floyd Steokley also of Stouffville and Austin Nairn of Monroe. Mr. Timbers (member of a promi- nent Ontario farm family which has captured awards at many plowing mat- ches in the pa$t), and Mr. Black took top honors in the Salada Tea Comp- any's class for sod plowing.with hors- es and jointer plows, while Mr. Black and Mr. Steckley were winners of the Esso open tractor class sponsored by Imperial Oil Limited, The quartet of crack plowmen— "tops" among more than 300 compe- titors in the Port. Albert event—heard the good news at the banquet on Fri- day night, at which Hon. J, G. Gard- iner, minister of agriculture for Can- ada, was the guest speaker, HURON COUNTY MATCH Horse Classes Stubble, under 17, Norman Pocock, Wingharn; John Clark, Goderich. Sod under 20, Arthur Bell, Goderich; Lorne Ritchie, Lucknow. Sod open, James B. Hogg, Seaforth; Elmer Dennis, Wal- (Continued on page four) BRIDGE CLUB ELECT OFFICERS OCTOBER MEE SING OF•W.C. HELD ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH MARKS ANNIVERSARY Rev, John McNab, M.A., D.D,, Was. Special Speaker, Large congregations were present at both services of St, Andrew's Presby- terian Church on Sunday, marking its 80th anniversary,,, Rev. A. Nimmo in charge of the service introduced the special speaker, Rev. John McNab, M. A., D,D., editor of the Presbyterian Record, veteran of two wars and padre in the air force. The subject for has sermon in the morning was "Our Faith in the Future". At the morning service the memor- ial plaque- in honour of the young men who had paid the supreme sacrifice was unveiled by Jack Bateson, repre- senting the air force, and Ralph Ham- mond, representing the army. The names enscrolled on it were: J. Leslie Adair, T.. William Groves, George T. King, George H. Lloyd, James M. Mc- Kague, William H. Pym. The Last. Post and Revielle were sounded by Eric Schatte, At the evening service Rev.' Mr. Mc- Nab had as his subject "Foundations of a New World", using as his text I Cor, 3:11, "For other foundations can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ". The guest soloist for the day was Mr, Cameron Geddes, whose fine ren- dition of "Guns" in the morning was in keeping with the memorial service, In the evening his numbers were,. "Softly and Tenderly" and "Lead, Kindly Light". The choir under the leadership of Mr. Harold Victor Pym supplied spec- ial anthems, in the morning, "It Shall Not Be in Vain" by R. Dale, with Mr. and Mrs. Horace Aitcheson taking the duet part. In the evening, "I Will Sing to the Lord", by Simper. At the meeting held on Thursday evening, October 19th., .the following officers were elected for the • coming season, President—Mr. R. S. Hetherington, Vice-Pres.—Mrs, G. H. Ross Secretary—Miss Mary Johnson Chairman of Tournament Commit- tee—Mr. D. C. Nasmith Treasurer—Mr. Geo. - Williams Convener of Social Committee—Mrs. W. H. French Following the meeting 8% tables were present for the evening's play. The result was as follows: North and South-1st., Mrs. A. Wil- son and Mr. J. H. Crawford; 2nd., Mrs. D. C, Nasmith and Mr. J. Mas- on;.3rd„ Mr. A. Forbes and Mr. Geo. Williams;' 4th., Mrs. Geo. Ross and Mr. 0. Haselgrove; 5th., Miss Mc- Callum and Miss Mary Johnson. East and West-1st., Mrs. G. God- kin and Mr. W. H. French; 2nd., Mr. A. Wilson and Mr. R. S. Hethering- ton; 3rd, Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Miss C. Mister; 4th, Mr. G. McKay and Mr. R. Hobden; 5th., Mrs. W. H. French and Mr. Bert Porter, BLUEVALE ROAD . BEING PAVED.. The 50th anniversary of the found- ing of the Women's Institute is to be celebrated June 18th., 1947, at the O. A.C., Guelph, and in commemoration of the event the Wingham Branch is launching a poster contest, offering $15,00 for first prize and 810.00 for second. All the best posters 'are to be sent to the District for competition and judging and the best District posters are to be sent on to the Provincial Board, Toronto. Prizes will be given by both District and Provincial Boards. Rules of the Contest: (1) Open to anyone (2) .Size of Poster 14"x22"' or 28 x22". (3) The Poster must have stated on it the date of the celebration, June 18, 1.947,—The Place—O.A.C. Guelph; tht theme---"We treasure the Past, We Face the Future"; and the words, Women's Institute. , (4) The Poster must have name and address of the maker on the BACK, and be sent 'or delivered to Rev. A, Nimmo, Wingham, on or before Nov- ember 15th., 1946. For any further information apply to Mrs. F. A. Parker, Pres, of W. I. Wingham. The October meeting of the ,W. C. T. U. was held at the! home of Miss Lewis on Friday -afternoori with the president, Mrs. CoseriS ft charge. The Theme of the meeting 1,,as "The Char- acter of a nation is told by the evils it tolerates in its midst". The meeting opened with "Simply Trusting" and prayer by Mrs. Pickell. Miss Lewis read for the Scripture 'John 15-1- Mrs. Pickell read one. article in ref- erence to the theme `Drunken Driving' stating that Drunk Driving is on the increase. We need two things, first, to build up a public sentiment that con- demns drunk driving. Second, more I stringent laws to dealAilt the offence. Alcohol and gasoline make a disastrous mixture. Miss Bolt read the second part on "Drink and Hoodlism" Mrs. Gowans continuing with "Selling Our Beer to the Housewife", and Mrs. Field con- cluding with "Yale School of Alcohol". What this school seeks to do is to provide the facts as impartially as pos- sible. The „school succeeds very well in this. Made up as it is of people from many walks of life, ministers, priests, social workers, probation of- ficers, members of alcoholics anony- mous including a few .of the liquor industry. "As a firm believer in total abstinence my own experience is that the school gives me more accurate in- formation", These are the words of Dr. E. M. Jellinch, Director of the school, Hymns were used in keeping with the program. Mrs. Frank Collar read an article entitled, "The Cocktail Bar" and the poem "Go". Mrs, Cosens began the reading of a book compiled by Mrs. McKee on the life of Miss Doyle, the founder of Prohibition in Owen Sound, Prayer was then offered by Mrs. Field. Business was discussed and the meeting closed with the chorus of "0 Canada" and prayer by Mrs, Cosens. 411 The laying of the pavement on High- way 86 from Wingham to Bluevale commenced on Wednesday of last week, and it is expected to be complet. ed within a few days. The road has been raised, the corners given a great- er curve, and at the Junction the road has been changed to give a right angle crossing of the railroad. The Standard Paving Co., while on the job resurfaced the full length of Diagonal Road and Victoria St., from Diagonal Road to Josephine in town. Lions Hallowe'en Party Be on the lookout for further an- nouncements about the Lions Hallow- e'en Party. There will be lots of fun for all and prizes for best costumes, Thurrsday evening, October 31st. Bazaar To Be Held In Wroxeter Hall' Reeve J. T. Winter will open a Ba- zaar to be held by St. James Anglican Guild in Wroxeter Town Hall, on Saturday, October 26th., at 3,30 p.m. There will be a sewing booth, Home- made Baking, Fruit and Vegetable counters, also a hot supper served. from 5 to 7 o'clock, LISTS CORRECTED UP TO SATURDAY DANCE AT ROYAL T RUMMAGE SALE SAT. OCTOBER 26th " The Charm Beauty Salon " Minnie Street, Wingham, now open for appointments. Specializing in Per- manent Waving, Breck Treatments, and Hair Styling, also all other Beauty Culture. Miss Eileen Ross, Operator, Dance .At Royal T To Bert Worth and his CKNX Am- bassadors, Wednesday, October 23rd., 9.30 to 1 a.m. Admission 50c and 75c. Also (lancing in Harriston Armour- ies every Friday night. Euchre, Tuesday, Oct. 29 At Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Tues- day, October 29th., 12 games 25 cents, LOnch. Our mailing lists have been correct- ed up to and including Saturday, Oct- ober 19th. To you who have paid your subscription during the past few weeks we ask that you examine your label and see if credit has been given for your payment. There is always the: chance of a error and if such has oc- • curred with your subscription please notify us so that it may be corrected, Every Saturday evening from 9 to 12. Ken Wilbee's Orchestra. Moderate adinission. The Fall Rummage. Sale sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to Wingham Hospital, is being held in the Armour- ies on Saturday afternoon, ,October 26th., commencing at 2. o'clock. Every- one is asked to contribute. Every- thing is acceptable, clothing of all kinds, dishes, hats, shoes, etc. If you wish your parcel called for, call Mrs. R. H. Llyod, phone 98, Afternoon tea Will also be served. • SPECIAL AT LYCEUM FINAL BINGO The Wingham Legion are holding their final weekly Bingo on Saturday evening in the Council Chambers. Good prizes. Proceeds for legion pur- poses only. Be sure to attend this fin- al Bingo. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Octob- er 24, 25 and 26. "Courage of Lassie" in technicolor, starring Elizabeth Tay- lor, Frank Morgan and Lassie. There will be two shows each night at 7.30, and 9,30. Shower For Country Fair The Woman's Association of the Wingham United Church are holding a shower in preparation for the Country Fair. This shower will be held at the 'home of Mrs. R. S. Hetherington, John Street, on Monday evening, Oct- ober 28th, The shower will include aprons, Babies' clothing and miseel- famous articles,. All ladies of the church- are invited. ST. ANDREW'S GOFORTH MEETS EVENING AUXILIARY HELD THANKOFFERIN6 A very •pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mrs. H; Howard, on Wednesday evening, when a number of neighbours gathered in honour of Miss Mary Brophy, bride-to-be. She was, the recipient of a miscellaneous show- er of many lovely and useful gift, Games were played during the, even- ing and a dainty lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Misses Ruth and Florence Harris and Miss Grace Bailey, The employees of the Bell. Tele- phone Co., also honoured Miss trophy recently, with a luncheon at the home of Mist Florence McPherson, -She was presented with a lovely occasional chair. By the 1946 Amendments to the Municipal Act, several important changes have been made in the regu- lations affecting municipal elections. Municipal councils may now select any dates they wish between the Fri- day preceding the last Monday in No- vember and the first day of January, both inclusive, provided that the date fixed for nominations is at least four- teen days prior to the day fixed for polling, tit Wingham the nomination day Will likely be November 25th., with election day* Monday, December 9th, '.'he Goforth Auxiliary of St. And- rew's Presbyterian Church, met at the home of Mrs, Geo, Scott, Tuesday ev- ening, October 16th., with the presi- dent, Mrs, D, Murray, in the chair, The 'meeting opened with an invoca- tion, followed by a hymn. Miss Ag- nes Williamson read the scripture, af- ter which Mrs. Jas. Cart led in pray- et', Two 'very interesting chapters of the Study Book were read lby Miss Dorothy Deans. The Dedicatory pray- er was given by Mrs. Sinalliriart, The meeting closed with a hymn, and Mrs, Murray pronounced the benediction. A pleasant social hour followed, Passports, Other Documents Unneces- sary for Visits lip to Six Months Attorney-General Tom Clark an- nouneed ,at Washington. on Friday that Canadian Citizens may enter the Un- ited States for visits up to six months' duration without passports, visas or other documents. The new regulations are the result of negotations between Canada and the United States which have been tarried on intermittently for some months, Mr. Clark said the new procedure "will enable Canadian citizens to en- ter the United States under much the same coaditions as American citizens are permitted to enter Canada," tinder wartime travel restrictions - Canadian citizens were admitted fot, up to 29 days without being registered and fingerprinted under the Alien Re- gistration Act if they held proper trav- el doeuments, BORDER' CROSSING TRIPS MADE EASIER The Autumn Thankoffering meeting of the Evening Auxiliary of the Wing* ham United Church was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. cordon Buchanan, with an attendance of thirty ladies. Miss Phyllis Johns was in charge of the worship service and opened the. meeting with the hymn, "Come Ye Thankful People, Come", which was followed by prayer by Miss Heard. The Scripture lesson and a thought- fully -worded comment was given by Mrs. G. Howson, A Thanksgiving selection including a poem was given by Mrs, E. Webster after which Mrs. E. Shera Contributed a Solo, "My Task" accompanied by Mrs, W. A. Galbraith, An appropriate paper en- titled "Why give a Thankoffering" was given by Miss K. MacGregor, The Thankoffering was received and dedi- cated by Mts, A, W. Irwin, who then took -charge for the business session. assisted by the secretary, Miss M. Barber, who read the minutes of the last -meeting and called the roll. The financial report was given by Mrs. J. Reavie, Several items of business were discussed sand •the meeting closed with the flenediction. Refreshments were served by the hostess and -committee,