The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-11-07, Page 1Legion Sponsoring Remembrance
Day Service In United Church
Memorial Plaque Will Be Unveiled
At the Cenotaph After Service
On Monday ,next week, November
11th, the annual Civic a Remembrance
Day Service, sponsored by Wingham
Branch of the Canadian Legion, will
be held in Wingham 'United Church.
following the service i a memorial
Plaque in memory of those who paid
the supreme sacrifice in the Second
World War will be.,Unyeiled.
The parade will forni!. up at the Ar-
mouries at 10.30 a,m, and proceed to
the United Church for- service at 11
o'clock. The council, other civic offi-
cials, firemen and Veterans will take
part in the parade which will be head-
ed by the Wingham Citizens' Band.
Following the service a ceremonial
will tawke place at the Cenotaph when
the plaque will be unveiled and the
wreaths placed.
The public are invited to take part
in this service and alSo attend the
gathering at the Cenotaph.
BUY A POPPY
Annual Poppy Day Will Be Saturday,
November 9th.
The public are .askedt to again gen-
erously support the Legion Annual
Poppy Sale, which will be held on Sat-
urday of this week. • 14,ouse to house
sale may be held a day or two 'earlier.
The folk of this district have support-
ed this appeal generously during the
past year for which the Legion is ap-
preciative. The need for Poppy funds
is ever increasing.
The funds collected by the sale of
Poppies is kept in a separate fund to
be used only in very special cases of
returned men and their dependents.
Buy and wear a Poppy.
Come To the Country Fair
To be held in the Sunday School
room of Wingham United Church, on
Saturday -afternoon, 'N-Alitber 16th '
COUNTY COUNCIL
NEGOTIATE FOR PORT
ALBERT AIR FIELD
The Mission Band and Baby Band
held their annual tea-party in the 'S.
S. room of the United Church on Fri-
day, November 1st., at 3 o'clock, when
the 66 members of the Baby Band and
their mothers were entertained by the
Woman's Missionary Society. The tea
table was attractive with pink and
blue crepe paper, candles, while in the
centre was a beautiful bouquet of baby
mums, decorated by Mrs. Dr. Ross.
Mrs. Burgman, Supt. of the Baby
Band, presided and Mrs. L. Hiseler,
President of the W.M.S. welcomed the
guests. Jean Irwin gave the opening
prayer. The Scripture reading was
given by eight Mission Band girls,
also the Motion Song. A splendid
piano solo was given by Catherine
Keating, and a solo, by Miss Rapp,
which was -enjoyed -by all.
An added -attraction, was a. talk by-
Miss Caroline Wellwood, returned.
Missionary from China, on "A ,Little
Chinese Girl", and Mrs, L. Wightrnan,
whose topic was "Keys to the King-
dom",
interesting feature was the grad- •
ua.ti A i exercise, when eight Baby.
Band members graduated into the
Mission Band.
These were: Patricia Platt, Claudia
Haselgrove, Mary Armstrong, Francis
Dawson, Gweneth Gerrie, Richard
Newman, Jimmie Howson, Rae Heth-
erington. They passed through floral
gates on the platform and were receiv-•
ed with the "Welcome" song into the
Mission Band. They were then pre-
sented with certificates and pins by
Mrs. Keating, President of the Mis-
sion Band, assisted by Mrs. Jack Rea-
vic,
Lunch was served with Mrs, Dr.
Stewart and Mrs. Wm. Fields presid-
ing at the tea table.
NEW CANADIAN POET
PUBLISHES FIRST BOOK
Michael Foran, Graduate Of Wmgharn,
High School, Has Book Of Verse.
Published
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Ladies Plan To Assist In Sale Of
Poppies
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Canad-
ian Legion held their regular meeting
n Tuesday evening in the Council
Chambers with a large number ores,-
ent,
During the discussion of business
it was agreed to help the local branch
of the Legion with the house to house
canvas for the sale of poppies. Plans
were made to have a bingo in the Ar-
mouries this month.
The president, Mrs. C. R, Coultes,
gave an account of the recent conven-
tion held in Windsor, at which she
was a delegate,
After the business concluded Mrs.
E, Shera introduced three war brides
Mrs. J. Broome from England, Mrs.
George Henderson from Scotland, and
Mrs. Jim Lee from Holland. Mrs.
Shera gave'them a warm welcome to
Canada and every good wish for their
happiness in their new homes here, and
then escorted the brides to a long table
which was piled high with gifts for
them,
An interesting contest was enjoyed,
following which the social committee
served refreshments.
DANCING AT ROYAL T
Wednesday, November 6th and Sint-
day midnight, November 11th. Bert
Worth and his CKNX Ambassadors
9-piece orchestra. Admission 75c and
50c. Bert Worth at Harriston Arm-
ouries every Friday night.
W.O.A.A. ANNUAL
FALL MEETING
Officers Elected—Arrangements Made
To Sponsor Hockey
The annual fall meeting of the W.O.
A.A. was held on "Wednesday with af-
ternoon and evening sessions, "Tory"
Gregg, of Wingham, was re-elected
present for his third term in office.
Following arc the 1946-47 slate of
officers: president, "Tory" Gregg; first
vice-president, Mac Pratt, Listowel;
second vice-president, L. 0. Whet-
stone, Goderich; secretary, Miss Jean
Tervit; treasurer, Alfred Lockridge;
protest committee, "Tory" Gregg, of
\gingham; Hugh Hawkins, Clinton;
"Ike" Rann, Brussels Ji;m McFarlane,
Chesley; Harry Doughty, Walkerton.
The W.O.A.A, will again this seas-
on sponsor juvenile, midget and ban-
tam hockey, and also a girls' and rural
intermediate series.
The treasurer's report given by Al-
fred Lockridge, showed a balance on
hand of $555,92, During the summer,
the organization received entries from
99 teams comprised of 50 men's soft-
ball teams, 21 ladies' teams, 15 inter-
mediate baseball entries, 13 juvenile.
THREE-ACT COMEDY
"She's My Daisy", presented by Wal-
ton Dramatic Club in Forresters' Hall,
Belgrave, on Tuesday, November 12th
at 8.30 p.m, Admission 8(59 and 2.0C,
" The Charm Beauty Salon"
Minnie St„ Wingham, Phone 445—
Specializing in the new Fall "Oil Per-
manents, Breck Treatments, Hair Styl-
ing, Manicures, Facials, Eyebrow Ar-
[eiling. Licensed Operator, Eileen Ross,
L'edViiig Fat' Dloticia
Dr. Slid Mrs. Redmond are leaving'
on Thursday ibr St, Petersburg, Flor-
ida, where they 4ixpect to spend the
winter months,
Engagement Announced
The engagement is :announced of
Donna Frances, daughter of Mrs. Janet
Buchanan and the late Harold F. Buch-
anan to Harty Can Clark; son of Mrs.
Mabel Arnold of Detroit, Michigan.
The wedding will take place in Wing-
ham United Church on November
29th,
DANCE AT rs.'TY, AL T
Every Saturday evening from 9 to
12, Ken Wilbee's Orchestra. Moderate
admission,
Two Thousand Dollar
Free For All Pace
At Dufferin Park
All work and no play makes Jack a
dull boy, So now that most everybody's
busy time is over, why not take in the
outstanding Harness Racing at Duf-
ferin Park, Toronto. The Fall and
Whiter Season is in full swing with
racing every Monday, Wednesday and
Saturday, anti the greatest Free For
All Pace staged in .Canada a decade
goes this coming Saturday, November
9th. Headline pacers, such as Guy .11,
Brown Derby, Adage, Time Table,
FriSky Lee, The Count 13,, Audrey
Scott and Chief Siskiyou will be seen
tit action, Not in fifty years racing at
Dufferin have the champions from the
United States, Qttebec, and Ontario all
been gathered together for one grand
race, Close to 250 horses are stabled
at the track.- The first heat every Mon-
day, Wednesday and Saturday is •at:
1.90 pm., and ample provision has been
made in the treat' restwuraatt,to serve a
piping hot dinner to those desiring it.
Ladies will be admitted free. Take its
a day, we know you will enjoy it.
Single Copies Five Cents
HO YOU NEED A
HOME IN %INGHAM?
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The Town Council are endeavouring
to aseertain , the need for houses in
Wingham, They have interviewed a
:representative of Wartime Housing
Limited and received information in re-
.g-ards to erecting a number of dwell-
ings, their size and monthly rental.
Houses are scarce in.Wingham, they
.Itnow that, but how scarce. Is the
need great enough to justify a large
capital expenditure which will possibly
mean a .raise in the tax rate to pay
for levelling lots, erecting sidewalks
and laying sewers, if Wartime Houses
•are built?
• It is now up to you. If you need a
:place to live, read the advertisement
•on page nine, fill in the printed Qties-
tionnaire and return it promptly to the
Town Clerk's Office. The Council
:will then know the actual situation and
•will have something concrete to work
on. .Remember, if you need a home,
you must co-operate by filling in the
Questionnaire if anything is to ma-
terialize.
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
POSTER CONTEST
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The 50th anniversary of the found-
ing of the Women's Institute is to be
:celebrated June 18th., 1947, at.the 0.
A,C., Guelph, and in commemoration
of the event the Wingham Branch is
'launching a poster contest, offering
$15.00 for first prize and $10.00 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,
1947:—The Place—O.A.C., Guelph;
Ahe theme—"We treasure the Past, We
Face the Future"; and the woi'ds,
Women's Institute.
(4"The Poster must have name and
acidness of the maker on the BACK,
and be sent or delivered, to Rev. A.
Nirnino, Wingham, on or .before Nov-
ember 15th., 1946.
For' any further information apply
:to Mrs. F. A. Parker, Pres, of W. I.,
Wingham.
BINGO
The•Women's Auxiliary to the Can-
adian Legion are holding a Bingo on
Monday, November -18th, at 8 o'clock,
in the Armouries, 25 games for 25c.
Specials extra. Proceeds for Patriotic
Purposes.
), BARBERS' PRICES
ARE INCREASED
The barbers in the Wingham Zone,
which includes Teeswater, Brussels,
'Blyth, Lucknow and Wingham, have
received permission to slightly increase
prices, These new prices went into
effect on November 4th. Haircuts 40c,
Shaves 25c, Children's haircuts 30c,
X-RAY SURVEY FOR
HURON PLANNED
Rev. W A. Beecroft, County Chairman
As New Round in T.B. Fight Begins
Every resident of Huron County will
be invited to visit the travelling clinics
to be conducted under the sponsorship
of Queen Alexandra Sanatorium and
the Ontario Department of Health.
Free X-Ray examinations will be av-
ailable to everyone as the fight against
'tuberculosis is intensified under a new
organization formed at a meeting in
Clinton on November 5th when the
Huron County Tuberculosis Associa-
tion was organized.
Special speakers at the organization-
al meeting were: Dr. D. W. Crombie,
Supt., and Col. Ibbitson Leonard, Pre-
sident of Queen Alexandra Sanatorium,
also Col. P. B. Ware, Chairman of the
Christmas Seal Committee,
Sectional committees were set up,
Mr. J. a Crawford, K,C., is Treae-
(wet' of the Winghant Branch Mrs. J.
W. 1VIcKibbon, Mrs. T. A, Currie, Miss
IC Pringle and Messrs. E, S Copeland,
W. H. Preach, MeItiibbon and
G. W. Tiffin are other members of the
local organization
Under the new arrangement all
funds raised in Huron County through
the Sale of Christmas Seals will be
Used exclusively in the fight against
TB, within the et:nutty and a campaign
Will shortly be launched to ensure
that the funds necessary to finance the
Proposed clinics are available.
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With Which. Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News
WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7th, 1946
COUNCIL DECLARES
MONDAY A HOLIDAY
REV. W. A. BEECROFT
PRES. QUEEN'S ALUMNI
THREE NEW MEMBERS
JOIN LIONS CLUB
CIVIC SERVICE OF HOSPITAL STARTING
REMEMBRANCE WILL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
BE HELD MONDAY Ob jective Is Every Family In the Hospital Area To Be Members
LEGION ELECTION AT
NOVEMBER MEETING
Softball Association Receives
Permission to Erect Floodlight at. Park
District Deputy Governor Gordon
Hargrave Paid Official Visit
For the first time in its history,
Wingham General Hospital Associa-
tion is making a determined effort to
have every family, in the area served
by the hospital, become members in
the Association,,
Letters under the signature of Mr,
R, H. Lloyd, Chairman of the Hospital
Board, and Mr. F. R. Howson, Chair-
man of the Citizen's Committee, are
being mailed this week to every home
in the hospital district inviting all to
become members in the Association
and thus participate in wiping out the
deficit of $18,000 on the cost of the
construction of the New Section and
the modernization of the older struc-
ture.
The Board is sure that this deficit
will be met if every citizen who reeciv-
es this letter accepts the privilege of
participating according to his or her
ability. If you do not receive one of
these invitations this is a public appeal
for you to be a member.
Our hospital is considered to be an
outstanding achievement for a rural
area and a credit to the citizens in the
district it serves. The New Section
and the work in the older portion of
the hospital cost $110,00, $92,000 has
been raised so far and this drive, if all
get behind it with enthusiasm, will
give the district a debit free hospital.
evhcafiet0 inrnte
W.M.S. ENTERTAINED
THE BABY BAND
A regular Lions Luncheon was held
at the Queen's Betel on Monday even-
ing. Deputy Governor Gordon Har-
grave, of Fordwich, was present and
after his introduction by Past Deputy
District Governor, Fred Spry, he gave
a fine address on the objects of Lion-
ism. Mr. Jim Benninger was a guest
of the Club and favoured with two fine
solos with Lion Harold V. Pyin at the
piano.
Lion Don Jeffs was the recipient of
'a silver cup on behalf of his new dau-
ghter and this was presented by Lion
Mac McAvoy on behalf of the Club,
Lion Don thanked the Lions. The
committee which had arranged the
Hallowe'en Party for the children were
complimented on their good work.
President Jack McKibbon presented
an announcement from the Vancouver
Lions Club that they would be pleased
to ship a box of fresh holly to Wing-
ham Lions at a very reasonable price,
the proceeds being devoted to Service
work in British Columbia. It was a-
greed to have a shipment forwarded
at the proper time.
Lion Arthur Irwin acted as Tail-
twister for the evening and tangled
with several of the Lions, always com-
ing out on top with a fine, Lion Fred
Spry on behalf of the Membership
Committee reported three new candi-
dates for membership in the Club.
They were Cecil Merkley, Rhys. Pol-
lock and Dr. Murray McLennan. Lion'
Hal MacLean acted as toastmaster of
ceremonies and after presenting the
new members, called upon Lion Al
Walker to read the "Objects of Lion-
ism" and Lion Harley Crawford to
read the "Lions Code of Ethics". Lion
Gordon Hargrave presented Lions but-
tons to each of the new members. .
President Mac McKenney of How-,
ick Lions Club was a guest and on in-
vitation of President Jack McKibbon
lie addressed the Lions briefly. Lion
Bill McCool moved a vote of thanks to
Lion Gordon Hargrave for his timely
address and the meeting closed with
the usual song and Lion Roar,
LEGION AUXILIARY
ROWER WAR BRIDE
SPECIAL AT 4Yeg.um
The Wingham Town Council met on
Monday evening with Mayor Davidson
in the chair. His Worship expressed
regret at the absence of Reeve Evans,
owing to the death of his wife.
Communications were received and
read, from:
Mr, W, S. Hall, requesting per-
mission for the holding of a Tag Day
on Saturday, November 16th in aid of
The Navy League. This was approv-
ed.
Navy League, seeking a grant for
their activities, The Council conceded
with a grant of $25.00.
Canadian Mothercraft Society, ask-
ing for aid, was ordered filed.
Mayor Davidson, for the Executive
Committee, reported that the chance of
obtaining buildings from Port Albert
was slim, as these houses had been
sold to a mortgage company.
A plaque had been ordered for the
Town Hall, containing the names of
those who had served in the Armed
Forces, and of those who had paid the
supreme sacrifice. This plaque will be
unveiled at the Cenotaph on Novem-
ber 11th.
A number of accounts, properly cer-
tified, were ordered paid,
To dispel any doubt regarding the
observance of Remembrance Day,
Monday, November 11th, the Coun-
cil ordered it to be declared a public
holiday.
A deputation from the Softball As-
sociation, headed by the President, Mr.
R. A. Coutts, waited on the Council,
seeking permission to erect floodlights
at the park for the playing of ball at
the park. This brought forth consid-
erable discussion, after which it was
decided to grant this permission pro-
vided that if hardball be organized
they would co-operate and remove the
pole from the playing field.
Coun. Reavie reported that more
cement had been secured and that side-
walk repairing would be continued, and
the curbs on Victoria Street raised. He
also presented several tenders for the
Plowing of the streets this winter. The
tender of Northan Deyell was accepted.
Coun. McKibbon reported that the
equipment of a desk for Chief Platt,
two tables and chairs for the newly
renovated room had been ordered.
Coon, Kennedy stated that he was
still having difficulty in securing earth,
for the cemetery. It was decided to'
continue the services of Wm. Kennedy
throughout the winter on a monthly,
rather than hourly rate.
Coun. Rae asked the Council for
their opinion regarding the Town
Band's activities. After discussion this
was left with him to get something
definite from the Band.
The matter of building homes in
Wingham under the Wartime Housing
was discussed and the Council approv-
ed an advertisement to be inserted in
this week's issue of The Advance-
Times.
Several members of the Council ex-
pressed therriselves as to whether they
would seek re-election and in what
capacity, and from all reports it looks
as if there will be an election.
Local Branch Favours Service and
Ceremonial at cenotaph Monday,
November 11th
•At the regular monthly meeting of
the Wingham Branch of the Canadian
Legion of the British Empire Service
League it was decided to hold the an-
nual service and parade on Monday,
November 11th, and plans have since
been completed for this event. Service
will be at the United Church at 11 P,
m. and the Ceremonial at the Cenotaph
will be held at 12 noon following the
Service,
Three veterans were initiated and
four others presented their application
for membership.
Plans to hold a turkey draw similar
to one held last•year was decided upon
and all members will have tickets for
sale.
A report of the Legion School of
Instniction for District "C" which was
held last month was given by Alvin
Smith and John Preston. Principle
points brought from the conference,
was the reinstatement of the insurance
principal for veterans, treatment regu-
lations and the change in the Veterans
Land Act for Small Holdings.
A motion was adopted protesting
the changing of the Small Holding
from 112 to 2 or 3 acres. A protset
will also be lodged in regard to post
office caretaking position which was
advertised and none of the veterans
who applied for this position were
appointed.
It was also the decision of the meet-
ing to hold the annual election of of-
ficers at the November meeting, the
last Tuesday of the month. '
Last week the Theological Alumni
Queen's gathered in Old Convocation
Hall in annual conference. •Western
Ontario was represented by Rev. D,
A. McKercher of Chatsworth, Rev. 1-1-
V. Workman of Seaforth, and Rev. W,
A, Beecroft of Wingham. The Chan-
cellor's lectures were given by Prof. ,
Hewer of Union Semininary, New
York.Dean Matheson of Emmanuel
College, Toronto, gave a paper on
'The Spokesman of God", Dr. A. J.
Wilson, editor of the United Church
Observer, spoke on "The technique of
publicity". Dr; Wallace, Principal of
Queen's gave an address on "Trends,
in Education", and Prof. Gilmour of
the Theological faculty presented a
stimulating study on "The meaning of
the Sermon on the Mount".
On Wednesday afternoon the dele-
gates and their wives were entertained
by Principal and Mrs, Kent, where the
associations of other days were review-
ed. Rev. A. P.1 Menzies of Ottawa,
President of the Conference presided at'
the Conference sessions and Rev. W.
A. Beecroft of Wingham was elected
to take over as President for a term
of three years.
,Subscriptions •$4,00 per Year
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, No-
vember 11, 12, 13, "The Green Years"
starring Charles Coburn, Tom Drake,
Beverly Tyler arid Hume Cronyn. Two
shows each night at 7.30 and 9,30,
Would Be Ideal For Summer Camp
For Huron County Children
Euchre and Chicken
Bingo at Wroxeter
The Wroxeter Community Associa-
tion will hold a Euchre and Chicken
Bingo, in the Town Hall, Wroxeter,
on Friday, November 15th., ,at 8.30 p.
in, There will be a lucky draw,
Notice Of Institute Meeting
The regular meeting of the Women's
Institute scheduled to be held on
Thursday, November 21st., has been
set ahead one week. Owing to other
attractions the meeting will be held on
November 14th., more details of which
will be given next week.
Assumes Post At St. Thomas
Miss Helen A. Thompson of East
Wawanosh, has taken charge of the
Victorian Order of Nurses staff duties
at St. Thomas. Miss Thompson goes
to St,
e
1:haorm. as from Windsor, where
site was on the V.O.N. staff since June
of
Euchre and Dance At Belgrave
Thursday, November 7th., in the
Forester's Hall, sponsored by the Bel-
grave Athletic Association. McDoi,v-
ell's Orchestra. Admission 35 tents.
Cards at 9 p,10.
Lord's Day Alliance Speaker
In the United Church on Wednes-
day, November the Gth, (tonight', at 8
o'clock, Rev, A. P. McGrath will
speak on the work of the Lord's Day
Alliance of Canada.
Ceilidh Group Meets
The CEILIDH met at the home of
Mrs. Gordon Buchanan on Tuesday
evening, October 29th„ when the mon-
thly quota of hospital supplies was
completed, a social half-hour was en-
joyed, Assisting the hostess was Mrs.
F. Madill, Miss Marguerite Johns and
Miss Dorothy Lloyd.
Howick Honour Roll
To Be Unveiled
The ceremony of unveiling the Hon-
(Mr Roll Air the Township of Howick
of the names of the men and women
from the municipality who enlisted for
active service in World War II,, will
be held in the Township Hall, Gorrie,
on Sunday, November 10th at 3 p.m.
The guest speaker will be Rev. A.
Nitnnto, Wingham. The public are
urgently requested to attend. ATTEND THE HORSE
SHOW THURSDAY NAVY LEAGUE TAG
DAY, NOVEMBER 16th
On. November 16th the Ontario Di-
vision of the Navy League of Canada
will ask for the financial support of
Wingham through the medium of its
annual tag day which is, this year, a
special occasion, marking the League's
fiftieth or "Golden jubilee" year since
its inception in 1896,
Because of the demands now being
made for the further development and
expansion of the Sea Cadet movement
as a proven, youth-training program,
the need for funds, with which to carry
ma this increasingly important work is
greater than ever before.
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The program is complete for the best
Horse Show ever held in Wingham, on
Thursday of this week, There will be
afternoon and evening presentations at
1.30 and 7- p.m If you are a lover of
horses or enjoy good entertainment,
don't miss it.
We understand that more than 100
horses, leading examples of both light
and heavy classes, are entered from
principal breeders in. Western and Cen-
tral Ontario,
,As a special attraction, demonstra-
tions will be given by three and five-
gaited horses front the Utica, Mich.,
stables of the world's heavyweight
champion, Joe LOWS,
LIONS. ENTERTAIN
'ON HALLOWE'EN
It was an orderly Hallowe'en in
Wingham, no damage being reported,
Where the kids got the soap to mark
the windows on the main street is a
mystery when you consider the short-
age of this commodity.. We believe
the Wingham Lions Club may take a
great dear of the credit as they spon-
sored an evening of entertainment for
children and teenagers. _This included
a parade headed by the Wingham Citi-
zens' Barid, Bob Cook, magician and
ventriloquist, who was the highlight of
the evening. In addition there were
movies and prizes awarded for cos-
tu mes.
i the teenagers a. masquerade
!epee was held itt the Ma8OtliC Hall.
A new Canadian Poet has published '.is first book of verse, The author is
a native of Whigham, Michael , appeared Ontario, whose poems nt4,„ ners in many magazines and newspa k...
during the past few Years.
This book, entitled "Night Flight
and other poems," cameras about thirty
of the author's best selections. ,More
titan half of these are on topics relat-
ing to World War II, Among them,
are "Night Flight", a story of a bomb-
ing mission over Germany. "The For-
gotten First", dedicated to men of the
First Division who fought in Italy;
and "Ghosts at Dieppe," in which
mention is made of the Royal Regi-
ment of Toronto, the Essex Scottish,
the Hamilton Light Infantry, and oth-
er regiments which took part in the
historic raid on Dieppe. Of interest
to Navy veterans is a poem called
"Why Did Von Choose the Sea?"
Other poems ha the book are of a
humorous nature, including "Atom
Splitting". Hyntn to Sport Writers",
and "Irish Stew", The latter is a long
narrative poem, sparkling with wit and
humour. It has been called one of the
best humorous poems written in Can-
ada since Service's "Cremation of Sam
McGee."
Those interested in poetry will wel-
come this addition to Canadian litera-
ture. It is on sale at most of the larg-
er book stores hi Toronto.
Huron . County Council is making a
bid for the purchase of the former R.
C.A.F. training station at Port Albert
with the intention of converting it to
a summer camp for children and a
Huron County Fair site.
W. H. Golding, M. P. for Huron, is
at present in Ottawa negotiating a
price and probable conditions of sale:
Port. Albert has been declared sur-
plus by the R,C,A,F,, and allotted to
the War Assets Corporation for dis-
posal. War assets has not yet deter-
mined a method of sale but several
days ago doelared the buildings would
from
ag e ot
the
sold a
either be wrecked for construction sal-
ptand to be moved
property,tl1
During Oct. 15-18 the air Atriticill
was the scene of the International
Plowing Match.
Port Albert Station is situated nine
miles north of Goderich, on the Blue
Water highway, and includes 500 acres
of land. There are four hangars and
a large number of smaller buildings
used for administration 'and personnel
housing dining the war ,years,
Richard E. Shaddick, of Hensall,
warden of Huron, said that the War-
den's Committee of the County Coun-
cil has been active in negotiating a deal
for the property .but is at present more
concerned that War Assets Corpora-
tion will make no move to dispose of
the property before November 18th,
when the regular County Council ses-
sion will be held, and the matter can
be fully discussed,
The property presents many possib-
ilities for community use, Warden
Shaddick said, Huts used for housing
air force personnel during the war
Would be adapted for children should
a summer camp be decided upon, lie
declared. The huge hangars would be
ideal as permanent display quarters
for a Huron County Pair.
Huron does not have a county fair
at present, although a number are
held by individual comMunities throu-
ghout the district annually.
Warden Shaddick said not all the
buildings at present on the Port Albert
property would be required by the
county and the probability is that
some at least would he sold if the eon.
templated deal with Ottawa goes
through,