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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-01-30, Page 1(ANNUAL MEETING. RED CROSS SOCIETY Campaign For Funds To Be Held In March PRESIDED OVER WOMEN'S MEETING INAUGURATE FIGHTING FAITH CAMPAUIN Salvation Army Services Were Well Attended As the inaugural of the Salvation Army's world-wide "Fighting Faith Campaign", the Wingham Corps got off to a good start last week-end with the visit of Capt. M. R. Chamberlain, L.R.S.M., and 8 young lady cadets from the Toronto College. Extensive open-air activities Satur- day and Sunday, hospital visitation, a radio broadcast, and 3 well-attended indoor meetings comprised the heavy itinerary of the Cadets of Wingham. Following united open-air services with the Cadets and the Wingham Band Saturday evening, a public wel- come was given the "9 Heroines of Faith" at the Salvation Army. ,Capt. Chamberlain, in introducing "the girls" outlined the theme of their week-end services as one of "Fighting Faith", co-inciding with the world-wide "Fighting Faith Campaign", being waged by Christian forces everywhere this year, The eight ladies sang "Faith is the Victory'", and dramatized the hymn "Almost Persuaded" most effectively. At the conclusion of the Sunday evening service Capt. Agar thanked the Cadet party on behalf of the Wing- hom Corps for their inspired and in- spiring activities throughout the ,day. Capt. Chamberlain, of the Toronto College Faculty who was in charge of the cadets, in turn thanked Wingham for its hospitality, and also voiced ap- preciation to the band for their part in the services, both indoors and in the open-air. Comraenting on the "Fighting Faith Campaign" as it applies to this com- munity, Capt. B. Agar stated: "We're an Army that's on all-time Active Ser- vice, and it's our business to fight and oppose all forces of evil." The cam- paign continues with nightly meetings this week at the Wingham Corps. Speaker Tuesday evening was ,Capt. Davis of Hanover, Thursday Major Corbett of Stratford Citadel will con- duct the campaign meeting. Card Party Monday Night The third in a series of six card parties will be held in Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Monday, February 3, at 8.15. Good prizes for high score and lone hands., Special prize at end of series, Lunch served. Everyone wel- come. Admission 25c. HIM gE1001, LIT. MET ON FRIDAY HURON-BRUCE FORUM Huron-Bruce Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Me- Kaguc with an attendance of 21. This was review night and the following questions were discussed. 1. What pro- ject does your County Federation sup- port financially? 2, (a) Suggest projects you would like to see the Provincial or Canadian Federation undertake. (b) What action projects would it be worth while starting in your Com- munity this winter, The County Fed- eration supports the film board show- ing's and the "hog scheme," 2, (a) We would like to see the Provincial or Canadian Federation un- dertake the project of spraying the weeds along the roadsides, (b) We thought a good action pro- ject would be to make soil tests, The rest of the evening was spent by playing progressive euchre with high prizes going to 111/1r, and Mrs. Harold McCormick and tow prizes to Mr. Oscar Holmes and Howard Hol- mes (who played as a lady). Time next meeting will be held at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Jack McKague. Hospital Auxiliary Meeting The February Meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingliain Hospital will be held in the Connell Chamber on Monday afternoon,, Feb, 3rd., at three o'clock, PASTOR SPEAKS AT YOUNG PEOPLE'S The Wingham Baptist Young People held their regular weekly, meeting at. the church on Monday night. The meeting was piepared ,by Miss Mar- jorie Falconer and the president, Miss Vivian MacLean was, hi charge. The opening hymn wag "Jesus Loves Me" which was followed by prayer by Frank Collar. Miss Mildred Jones conducted a Bible Quiz' on names of men in the Bible.- Miss Marjorie Falconer had a reading called "The Dirty Dime". Miss Lois Burchill rendered a piano solo entitled "The Old Rugged Cross" after which Miss Vivian MacLean read, a poem, A duet was rendered by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Scheifele, entitled "How Beauti- ful Heaven Must Be." The message of the evening was given by the pastor, Rev. 0. J. Coup- land, who spoke on. Galatians, 6: 1-3.p,, and dealing especially ,with the ninth verse which stated, "Let us not be weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we faint :not." The meeting was closed with the hymn, "Rescue the Perishing" and . prayer by Mr. J. Falconer. BRINE CLUB Seven and a half tables were in play on Thursday evening, January 23rd., at the weekly meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club. The result of the play was as follows: North and South, 1st., Mr. and Mt* J. H. Crawford; 2nd., Miss Y, McPherson, Mrs. H. Camp- bell; 3rd., C. H. McAvoy and W. H. French; 4th., Mrs. G. Godkin and Mrs. R. DuVal; 5th., 'Mrs, G. MacKay and A. Wilson. East and West, 1st., Mrs. D. Na- smith, It S. Hetherington;, 2nd., Mrs. A. Wilson add 0: Haselgrove; 3rd., D. Nasmith and D. Kennedy; 4th., Miss M. MacLean and Miss C. Isbister; 5th., J. Mason and V. Muller, Valentine Cards! Be sure to see them at McKibbons, Spoke At Presbyterian Church Rev. James Dixon, who prior to the war was a Missionary to Formosa, and Since hostilities have ceased returned there last summer to secure informa- tion in the needs of that county, spoke in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening. AID-TO-COINA Contributions are mounting .up and coming from near and far in the Aid- To-China Campaign. A letter with a substantial enclosure came from De- troit, another came from Wiarton, A local Sunday School gave their last Sunday's collection for time children of China. The Superintendent suggested $50000heir offering came to $73,00. Over $100.00 came to one local bank in one morning, And so the fund builds up. This week and next week will be the big weeks for the Fund. The Campaign closes on February 8. There are two things to be remember- ed, the abundance in our land and the scarcity in China, The allocation for the Wingham district is ,p000.00 and for Huron County, $12,000.00. Support the CANADIAN AID TO CHINA Campaign MEMBERSHIP LIST TO BE PUBLISHED Wingham General Hospital Assoc. to Print Membership Roll March 5th Splendid results have been achieved in the campaign for members in the. Hospital Association current since Nov. 1st, last. While formerly Assoc- iation members were largely Wingham people the wider and larger service of the Hospital has been recognized by 'a significant number of residents in the Hospital Service Area surrounding Wingham also taking out membership. Many people unintentionally pro- crasinate so the committee in charge are giving still a few weeks, for those. who wish to support the Hospital, to pay the membership fee before the list is published. There are now over fifty new Life members and there is a very large in- crease in general membership over any previous year. Remember you may become a Life Member for $100.00; six years for $25.00 or a yearly member at $5.00 per year. The fee may be paid to Mr. W. H. French, Treas. Hospital Bldg. Fund, Wingham, Ontario and the Life Membership fee may be' spread over more tharraone Income Tax year. If more convenient to you the fee may be paid at your bank. Remember to March 5th 'is the date for publishing in this paper a list of all Association members. Mrs. Richard Vanstone Helps Hospital Old Home Town Ties Still Dear During the past week the fee for a Life Membership in the Wingham General Hospital Association was re- ceived from Mrs. Richard Vanstone. The people of Wingham district very much appreciate these kind re- membrances from former residents. The mention of old familiar names brings back many pleasant memories and this community is the richer be- cause the owners once lived here. The Vanstone family has scores of. friends in these parts. The late Richard Van- stone for many years was the friendly and capable legal adviser of many re- sidents of these parts. Mrs. Van- stone's fattier, the late Thomas Bell is well remembered as a furniture man- ufacturer, operating the Bell factory here until it was purchased by the Canada Furniture Manufacturers. It is also worthy of note that both the Bell and Vanstone families were strong supporters of our hospital when it was started here forty years ago. An editorial in last week's Advance- - Times makes timely reference to this fact. Wingham has good reason lo be proud of and grateful to her gener- ous former residents. CLOSING NOTICE The Murray Machine Shop will be closed during the month of February, and will reopen March 1st. Sweetheart Cards for your Valen- tine at McKibbons. Repair Shop Closed Next Week The repair shop at Murray Johnson's Garage, will be closed' all next week, due to the fact that Win. Bain, head_ mechanic, will be attending a Stude- baker School at South Bend, Indiana, Lady Bowlers Hold Bridge Party The ladies of the Wingham Lawn. Bowling Club held their January Bridge party at the home of Mrs. W. H. French on Monday evening, Janu- ary 27th., with seven tables in the play. The winners for the evening were, 1st., Mrs. C. B. Armitage, 2nd., Mrs. J, A. Wilson. BLUEVALE MEN'S CLUB TO HOLD DEBATE ••••••••••••••....• Bluevale Men's Club Executive held a business meeting in the Hall Monday evening, January 20th. For time next Club meeting to be held February 25, it was decided to have a community sing-song. Plans were also laid for the debate which will be held accord. ingly, on the subject, "Resolved that City Life offers more advantages than Rural Life." Further progress was made in the matter of the Oratorical Contest that the Club hopes to have. It was decided to contact 14 schools in the area north and south of BliteVale, to Solicit Their participation, If this can be obtained in enough schools, local contestants will enter a semt,, final contest and the last silt 'or so left After the elimination will he judged in 'the final contest to be held on the last Chub 'Night March 8th, 1101VICK LIONS HELD LADIES NIGHT ,Entertained Ladies And Guests With "Burns Night" The Howick Lions Club held their regular Supper Night in Wroxeter Town Hall, on Thursday; January '2,4th, when they entertained their lad- ies and guests with a "Burns Night." The meeting opened with the Nat- ional Anthem after which Lion Rev, Caley pronounced "Burns Grace be- fore meat'. During the first course, Past President, Lion Howard Wylie proposed "the Toast to Burns" which was in the form of. an eulogy except- ionally well delivered. Deputy Dis- trict Governor Lion Gordon Hargraves ably replied to the Toast after which 'Pipe Major 'Gibson of Fergus, render- ,ered "My Home" on the Pipes. As- sistant Lion Tamer Rev. Caley was active during the evening as of course was our One .and. Only Tail Twister, lion Ken Edgar. Lion Ken reversed procechare and ,fined every Lion wear- ing a Plaid "or reasonable facsimile" Tie and in addition to a draw for ten prizes had a Stage Quiz in which all participated, the prizes ranging from a half cigarette to a can of salmon. The W.A. of Wroxeter United Church catered and put up one of the finest suppers it has been our pleasure to enjoy and were tendered a very hearty vote of thanks by first Vice- President, Phil Durst on behalf of the Club which Mrs. Hart fittingly replied to. The Misses Mavis Moyer and Elean- or Carvell together with Pipe Major Gibson of Fergus entertained with the Sword Dance and Highland Fling and if the applause was any indication they were thoroughly enjoyed by all. The meeting was brought to a close by the singing of Auld Lang Syne and the Lions Roar. Doctor On Mayo Clinic Staff Hospital Life Member Dr. James Fryfogle Made Member By His Mother About twenty-five years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Fryfogle .were members of-. the young married set about town. They resided in the home now occup- ied by the A. B. Mitchell family and Mr. Fryfogle was one of the Exec- utive Officers of Western Foundry Ltd. The lure of opportunity in the fait growing city of Detroit could not be resisted and so Wingham like so many other Canadian towns at that time, lost to Uncle Sam a very promising family. During the years the memories of old days have held strong and were expressed last week when Dr. James Fryfogle of Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn,, was made a Life Member of The Wingham General Hospital As- sociation by his mother. Mr. Wilfred Fryfogle is a brother of the late Mr. .J. J. Fryfogle of Wingham, Since relatives are still w residents here, we hope our Hospital may be visited by those who have shown,,such a kindly interest. The grateful citizens of this district say a hearty thank you to another for- mer resident who haS so substantially helped our good work, DANCE AT ROYAL T r.....••••••••om. • Every' Saturday evening from 9 to 12. Ken Wilbee's Orchestra. Moderate admission. Chimney Fire Wednesday The local firemen had a call about 9 o'clock Wednesday evening to the home of John Skinn, B. line. Fort- unately is was only a chimney fire with little or no damage resulting, Hospital Group Met The CEILIDH met at the home of Mrs, E. Stuckey on Monday evening, January 27th., the usual quota of hos- pital supplies was completed, and as- sisting the hostess during the social hour were Mrs. W. S. Hall, Miss Mar- ion Simpson, and Mrs, Emerson Shera, fi0FORTII AUXILIARY MONTHLY MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Goforth Evening Auxiliary 'was held on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. John P. MeXibbori. The meeting opened with the call to worship by the president, Mrs. W. W, Gurney. The Scripture, was read by Miss Dorothy Deans aftermvhicit the offering was received and Mrs. Eva Carr led in prayer, A very lovely solo was tong by Hilda Pletth. Following- the business part of the meeting, We topic which was divided into several partS were, taken by various members. The meeting was clOSed.• with the benediction and a Social hour enjoyed, Expenditure Can. Red Cross H.Q. ........... Repairing Sewing Machines Wingham Gen. Hos. (nursery equipment) Sundries ......... .......... --- Balance on hand 557.74 4.00 1598.54 8.85 1202.73 $ 3371.86 It was decided that this organization should continue to assist the peace time activities of the Red Cross Soc- iety, There will be the annual cam- paign for funds which comes in March, and, as a local undertaking, the So- ciety is planning some extra equipment for the Wingham Hospital. The org- anization also holds itself in readi- ness for any emergency which might arise, either at home or abroad. The following officers were elected for 1947: President, Dr. W, A. McKibbon; 1st. Vice-Pres., Rev. A. Nimmo; 2nd. Vice-Pres., Mrs. R. H. Lloyd; Sec- retary, Miss K. Pringle; Treasurer, Miss N. Dinsley. The Ways and Means Committee will consist of the three members of the Welfare Committee of Wingham Town Council, Robin Campbell, John McKibbon and Norman Rintoul. Valentines for every member of the family at IvIcKibbons. SHORT COURSE • AT BELGRAVE A four week's Short Course in Ag- riculture and Home Economics will be held in Belgrave, February 4th„ to 28th. Classes begin at 9.30 am., Tuesday, February 4th., and will be conducted by the Huron County Branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture. Blacksmith Shop Closed Wednesday The Blacksmith Shop of L. G. Bryce and Jack Sangster will b.e closed all day Wednesday of each week. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs, DeWitt Miller spent a few days in Toronto last week. Mrs. W. W. Armstrong spent a few days with friends in Guelph this week, Mrs. Harold Buchanan haS returned' after spending a month in Guelph and Toronto. Mr. F. G. Burns of Hereward, Sask. visited during the past week with Mr. Geo. McCurdy. Miss Harriett Sutton visited last week,at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Al- vin Sternall, 'Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Clark, Miss, Peg Clark of Detroit, spent the week-end with Mrs. Harold Buchanan. Mr. Theodore Robertson, Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Alex, Robertson of town, ,Miss Mae 'Williamson of Wingham, who is 'attending Cornell University, at Ithoca, N.Y,, was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Groves of Free- ville, New York, formerly of Wing- ham, EVENING WILD OF ST. PAUL'S MET The Evening Guild of St. Paul's Anglican Church met at the Rectory on Tuesday evening, January 21st., with a very good attendance, The newly-elected president, Mrs. D. B. Porter, opened the meeting with prayer and Scripture reading.. The business was then co.nducted following Which two papers were given, one . on "St. Paul as a Missionary" topical be- cause of the nearness of St, Paul's Day, January 25th., and the other, "The value of Prayer" following on the close of the week of prayer just Om, ducted in our elitirches..._ A social 'half hour followed with lunch .served by Mrs. Hinde and Mrs. Nasmith. The meeting closed with the bene- diction pronounced by Mrs. James, LIONS HEAR FINE TALK ON ORIENT Rev. James Nixon; Missionary From Formosa, Was Guest Speaker A regular Lions Luncheon was held at the Queens Grill on Monday even- ing with a good attendance. President Jack McKibbon asked Rev. Alex Nimmo to introduce the guest speaker of the evening. Rev, Nimmo introduc- ed to the Lions ReV. Jas. Dixon, who prior to the war was a missionary in Formosa. Mr. Dixon was forced to leave Formosa during the war but had recently been sent out to make a sur- vey of conditions and report back. Mr. Dixon chose as his subject, "China To-Day." He pointed out that to-clay the world was much smaller due to rapid communication and air travel, Many .great changes had taken place in the Orient in the past two years. China had developed into one of the "Big Five" and now has a say in developing world policy. With China at war for eight years many dif- ficulties were to be expected. With factories destroyed, cities bombed, railroads damaged and exorbitant pric- es great confusion existed. In the large cities extreme poverty was ap- parent and transportation could only be procured in vehicles drawn or push- ed ;by humans, while on the outskirts modern airports made • possible the most modern air travel to all parts of the world. Prestige of the white man was very high in China today and he felt that this should be maintained. With the vast population of China, great markets could be opened up which in turn could absorb the greatly increased produc-, tion of our manufacturing 'plants and thus help Canada.' He gave an out- line of the political situation in China and described the stronger political parties. On July 7th of last year he returned to Formosa and in the larg- est city on the island, he was wel- comed officially at the Town Hall by the Mayor of the City before a large gathering, Plans were being made for the future and for a New Day. Mr. Dixon showed a number of Koda- chrome slides taken recently in For- mosa and while the beauty of the coun- try was very apparent, much of the damage of war was also in evidence. Lion Harley Crawford on behalf of the Club moved a vote of thanks to Rev. Dixon for his fine address and felt that a great fund of information had been imparted in a short time. With this information LiOns had a better idea (*the necessity of the Aid- to-China Fund. Guests of the Club were Rev. Jack James, Rev, W. A. Beecroft, Rev. Alex Nimmo and Rev. Jas. Dixon. A report submitted from a recent Director's Meeting recommended that a grant of $100 be made to the Recreational Council toward expenses. This was approved by the Club. Grants of $25 to the Aid-To-China Fund and the Christmas Seal Campaign. Tailtwister Doc. Irwin was on the job and Lion Chas, Roberts after be- ing accused of calling some Lions "jerks" was fined. Lion Hal Mac- Lean also drew the Tailtwister's at- tention but after Lion Hal stood on,a chair and exhibited his diamond sox, it was agreed that he be let off. Lion Harold Pym favored with two fine piano solos. A leter was read from Stan. Hiseler expressing thanks to the Lions for the prize he had won. Lion Clarence Richey recited a number de- scribing the rules of the retail busi- ness of many years ago. The meeting adjourned, with the usual closing song and the Lions Roar, ATTENTION, LADIES "The Story of Handicrafts" is the subject of the address to be given at the meeting of the Women's Associa- tion of the Wingham United Church on Friday, January 31st, at 3 p.m. The speaker is Mrs, Lereine Ballan- tyne of Toronto, who is well known for her witty and informative talks. Since Handicrafts is a subject of in- terest to all women whether they make them or merely appreciate the story back of these arts, a good crowd is expected, The meeting is open and visitors are welcome 'to come and bring their friends. . A cup of tea will be served and a silver col- lection taken, Mark the date and don't miss it, Euchre and Dance In Forester's Hall, Ilelgrave, Thurs- day, January 80th, Euchre starts at 9 o'clock, Music by McDowell's Or- chestra, Lunch counter. Admission 35 cents. Error Regretted We regret that an error occurred in the obituary notice of the late Mrs. MeItereher. We st4ted that she is stir- vived by a soh and three daughters, this Was an error, Only three daughters survive, btaitircA? With Which Is Amalgamated. The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News .1101111.1114141••••••101M0,01. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSpAY, JANUARY 30th, 1947 Subscriptions $2.00 per Year Single Copies Five Cents UNITED CHURCH HAD SUCCESSFUL YEAR Women delegates to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture convention at Toronto held a separate session. Presiding over the, meeting is Mrs. 0. G. Anderson, (right), Wingham, who • was the women's repreSentative on the executive in 1646,. Mrs. C. A. Camp- bell (left), Pakenham, :who acted as secretary, was elected 'executive mem- ber for 1947. The annual meeting of the Wing- ham Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society was held on Monday evening, January 27th, During the year, 1946, this Branch completed its war time obligations, sending twelve boxes to ieadquarters, which contain- ed 85 articles of sewing, 220 knitted articles, 38 quilts and 50 layettes. They also remitted $557.74 in cash. The financial report showed: Receipts Bal. on hand Jan, 1st., 1946...$ Donations Campaign Collection 1671.27 2.79 1679,80 $ 3373.86 Congregational Supper Held Previous To Business Meeting The Annual Metting of Wiham United Church held on Thursday even- Mg, January 23rd., was preceded by a hot supper served to a large attend- ance of the congregation by the Wom- en's Association, A short musical programme followed the supper, con- sisting of violin selections by Sam Burton, with Jim Hall at the piano; vocal solos by Jack Reavie and piano selections by Leslie Mae Wall. Rev. W. A, Beecroft led a brief memorial service for the twelve church members who had passed away during the year. He also expressed his thanks to each organization for mak- ing the year 1946 one of the •best in the history of the church. A unanimous vote of appreciation was extended to Mr. and Mrs. Beecroft for their splen- did leadership in the church and the valued assistance in the choir. To conduct the business of the meet- ing, _Elmer Wilkinson was appointed chairman and Wilbur Tiffin acted as Secretary. As the report of each de- partment was presented, steady pro- gress was noted, and, in all cases, the financial objective was more than reached. There are 286 families and 30 new members were added during the year. The church treasurer showed re- ceipts of $11,827.05, the anniversary of- fering being the largest ever received. Reports from the various organiza- tions were Women's Association, $722.53; Women's Missionary Society, $526.13; Evening Auxiliary, $457.49; ,Mission Band, $18.21; Baby Band, $17.25; C.G.I.T., $25.; Sunday School, $594.58; Choir, $40.63; Junior Congre- gation, $36.74. Total contributions for all church purposes were $13940.61, of which $3656,51 was sent to Missions and $716.00 to the Pension Fund of the church. There is also held in re- serve, $2000.00, in Victory Bonds, $2,500.00 in a special renovation fund and a balance of $360.00 in the general fund. During the year, the outside of the church was painted and a complete new heating system will shortly be in- stalled. Mr. R. R. Hobden in presenting the auditor's'report,,,made suggestions re- garding more extensive use of the du- plex envelopes. One of the most interesting reports was that of the Junior Congregation which was given by the leader, Mrs. E. S. Copeland. This is the tenth an- niversary of the organiatzion, which meets every Sunday morning in the Ladies' Parlour. More than 10,000 at- tendances of small children have been registered during the ten years and many of the members have grown up to take their places as leaders in dif- ferent church activities. The following members were elect- ed to the Session for a four year term; Norman Keating, E. S. Copeland, W. S. Hall, Gordon Buchanan, Percy Stainton; for three years, Oscar Rapp; for two years, Percy King; for one year, Chas, Smith. To the Board of Stewards, J. H. ;Crawford, Wilbur Tif- fin, Howard Machu', G. L. Dunlop, R. S. Hetherington, W, T. Platt. Auditors, R, R, Hobden, Wm, Con- ron. After expressions of thanks to. the choir and choir leader, the caretaker and the ladies who provided the din- ner, Rev. W, A. Beecroft closed the meeting with prayer. The Literary Society of the Wing- ham High School met on Friday, Jan- uary 24th., in the Town Hall, with the President, Don. Lloyd in charge. The meeting opened with the singing of 9 Canada after which the secretary, Ed- ith Cook, read the minutes of the pre- vious meeting. The following Pro gram was presented: A solo, entitled "Sunrise amid You" by Hilda Pieta; A piano solo, "The Old Lamp-Lighter" by Roberta Mowbray; a Skit, "Thiel: Pie'', presented by Jim Hall, John Ar- mitage, Norman Dickinson, George Underwood and Jim ?tench; Solo, "The Desert Song" by LaVotine Rapp; Reading by Helen Sturdy, Pauline Johnston's "Wolverine"; Piano Solo, "Prisoner of Love" by Maxine Cowart; Mary Ltt Connell read the journal af- ter,whieh Mr. Madill gave the deities remarks. 'The meeting closed with the sing- big of the National Anthem.