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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-01-20, Page 1
e * t Zl ill Subscriptions $2,50 per year, 6c per copy J.■7- With which amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1954 Huron (Hullett Reeve Elected Warden I SUNSHINE BUDGETING? Low LOST AND FOUND—The Jost and found department at the Advance- Times office, which unofficially con sists of the front window ledge, has keen gaining in popularity the past few weeks. Instead of hanging found articles on the town bulletin board, people are bringing them in to the pffice for display purposes. At the moment we have on hand 4 assorted keys, 2 single earrings, 1 child’s whito mitt and 1 pair of glasses. Owners may have same as another service to cur readers. underMayor DeWitt Miller and Reeve R- not be eligible for assistance E, McKinney attended a meeting in ] present government legislation. Clinton on Friday night, called by | T" " ' ‘representatives of municipalities in’ sponsorship of Tom Pryde, M.P.P., the county of Huron to discuss the j gathered to discuss the rental hous- question of government assistance on. ing situation and to decide what low-rental housing. Purposes of the steps could be taken to rectify what meeting was to discuss ways and, means of extending present legisla tion on the matter so that municipal ities with - populations of less than 5,000 might receive low rental hous ing assistance. j The meeting at Clinton, under the I i I- they considered to be unfair treat ment of towns in Huron county with populations of less than 5,000- • Meet Minister After due consideration question, it was decided that gation from Huron County approach the Minister of Planning and Development with their sugges tion, and-to that end it was decided William Dale, reeve of Township, was yesterday Warden of Huron County coming year, at the meeting of the county council in Goderich. Mr, Dale succeeds Alvin Kerslake, reeve of Hensall, who served as Warden of Huron County for the year 1953. The election of a Warden was the first matter of business on the agenda of the county council, which com menced sitting yesterday afternoon at 2 p.m. Hullett elected fop the 0-0-0 OUT OF THE BAG—A top secret that everyone in town professes to know about is the future plans for the store on the corner of John ana Josephine Streets, which has been ■empty for some time. No amount of Undercover work on the part of our reporters seems to elicit much infor mation about, and the little amount of infomation that is received is off the record. How about a teaser cam paign in the windows or a guessing contest ? o-o-o NO RHUBARBS—Saturday’s hoc key game between Wingham and London with no fisticuffs during the whole session, was almost a love af fair compared to some. Noticed that the Lou Balls, although on the losing end, were very decent about the whole thing. Perhaps they’re getting used to being graceful losers. 0-0-0 of the a dele- shouldAt present government assistance on the housing is confined to towns, with a population of more than 5,000. | Smaller towns feel that this is not,, . . „ , « ,only unfair to them, but it definitely to ,meet in Toronto on Sunday night limits their ability to attract industry. | a jneetmg^ with the Mm- One of the first requirements of an industry coming into town is ade- quate housing or the promise that adequate housjng will .become avail able. Under the present system a town such as Wingham could not promise this housing because with a population of less than 5,000, it would LEAVING HIGH SCHOOL .- ~,000 A reversal of trends was noticed in the interim financial report of the Wingham District High School Board, presented at the inaugural meeting last Wednesday, when secretary-treas urer, W. A. Galbraith reported a bal ance of $15,0000 on hand at the end of the year 1953. The financial re port, although not final and still sub ject to the auditor’s scrutiny, indicat ed that the cost of operation of High School amounted to $15,000 than the board had expected for year when it made up estimates spring. The year 1952 showed an over draft of approximately $3,800. In presenting the report, Mr. Gal braith explained that considerable savings had been effected in various expenditures of the board, making the surplus possible. in the less the last PICTURE PUBLISHED IN LIONS’ MAGAZINE of re- "The TROUNCING DELUXE—The same London Lou Balls, who haven’t won .a game since who knows when, went wild the other night and trampled all -over the Detroit Hayden’s to the tune of 16-2. Back in {Detroit the Hayden’s were playoff material. Considering that Seaforth whipped the Lou Balls 50-2 the other week and Lou Balls whipped the Hayden’s 16-2 and Hay den’s presumably whipped somebody in their class back in Detroit, that ought to prove something or other. LOOSE TERMINOLOGY—I rate Sparky Weiler, referee at the game with Chatham here a week ago,must have got pretty excited when that Chatham player took a poke at him. Sparky awarded him a match mis conduct, figuring he’d be suspended, which was alright except that a match misconduct just means you’re out for the rest of the game. When the play er appeared in the Chatham line-up at the next game down there, all and sundry found out that what Sparky really meant was a match penalty. 0-0-0 PEOPLE—Murray Gerrie has been absent from the line-up of the Towne Hallers for the, past two games, hav ing taken a job in Listowel. . . . Cal Bell was off sick for Saturday’s game with a cold . . . Milford Foxton is up and around these days, looking as spry as ever. . . . Referee Sparky Weiler was off duty Saturday, suffering from a cut aboye the eye sustained while playing for Walkerton. magazine was a from Harry F. public relations, and also a copy {Past president Mike McPhail, Wingham Lions Club last week ceived an advance copy of Lion”, official magazine" of the Lions International, which contained a pic ture of himself, president Stewart Beattie and Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent at the Lions’ dinner held in the Wingham Armouries on the day of - Mr. St. Laurent's visit Here last June. Accompanying the letter to Lion Mike Cooper, director of Lions International, of the letter sent to Mr. St. Laurent by the director-general of Lions In ternational. The letter to Mr. St, Laurent as follows; .... Prime Minister of Canada Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Dear Mr. Prime Minister: In the January issue of "The Lion”, the official publication of Lions In ternational, we carried a photograph taken when you attended the. lunch eon of the Wingham Lions Club. I wanted you to have an advance copy of this issue of our magazine for your files. Lions International of our clubs in your and were happy to be your photograph as a visit read is very proud great Nation, able to publish record of your to Wingham. With kindest regards, Sincerely, R. R. Keaton Director-General LIONS INTERNATIONAL I ister,' through Mr. Pryde, for Monday morning. I Forming the delegation which went I to Toronto were Tom Pryde, M.P.P., for Huron; Mayor Dr. E. A. Mc Master, Seaforth; Mayor John Huck- ins, Goderich; Councillor Robert N. Irwin, Clinton; Reeve Edward Grigg, Goderich Township; Reeve R. E. Mc Kinney, Wingham; Reeve Alvin Ker slake, Hensall; Mayor W. G. Coch rane, Exeter, and J. Whitemore, Exeter. Also present at the meeting were Mr. Field and Mr. Bunnell, of Central Mortgage and Housing. Will Investigate Idea Mr. Warrender was sympathetic to the delegation’s proposals and said that the department would take up th©'matter with the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Dominion Government. He explained that at the present time the federal government is assuming 75% of th© cost of such housing, and *that under those circumstances it naturally has a great deal to say about how, when and where the housing projects will be built. He also pointed out that the project is based on housing units of 25 or more houses each, and the reason the minimum- of population had been set was • smaller towns would not usually the minimum number of houses. He claimed that housing projects of less than 25 were uneconomical from a building standpoint, and were a poor investment risk since they would depreciate greatly in a smaller town if one of the town’s few’ sustaining industries were to move away. Members of the delegation remind ed Mr. Warrender that the govern ment was attempting to decentralize industry. In fact Reeve McKinney suggested that the government should adopt the slogan, "Decentralization for the good of the nation”, in their program to further this end. One way to speed decentralization would be to allow smaller towns the same housing privileges as the larger centres, the delegation pointed out. Then, when an industry is canvassing the possibility of moving into a town, assurance can be given them that low rental housing is available if needed. Miss Margaret Nimmo, home econ omics teacher at the Wingham Dis trict High School has announced her resignation from the staff, effective 'at the end of the school year. She is to be married this summer to Rev. George Malcolm, of Hamilton, and the couple plan to take up work in the mission field in Formosa for the Presbyterian Church Mission Board, sometime this fall. Mr. Mal colm, who graduated last spring, is at present taking a course in language at Knox College, Toronto, in prepar ation for his work as a missionary. They expect to know this spring the exact date of their departure for the Far East. Miss Nimmo has been on the staff of Wingham District High School as instructor in home economics since September. She is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Alex Nimmo, of Wing ham. The .interim report showed a total of $249,292.69 in receipts, compared With an expenditure of $234,283.21, leaving a balance on hand of $15,009.48. Government grants totalled $71,002.48 and municipal levies amounted to $79,- 022.86. Expenditures showed a total of $62,556.22“ for teachers’ salaries; $42,- 259.65 for transportation; and $6,457.41 for the final payment on the school debenture. Committees Named A striking committee consisting of Leslie Fortune, A D. MacWilliam and Frank Thompson was named by the chairman, James Armstrong to nomi nate committees for the new year. James Armstrong was again named chairman of the board, due to the fact ST. PAUL’S CHURCH Tow ne Hallers Drub London that 5,000 that need Highlighting the annual meeting of the congregation of -St Paul’s church, held on Monday evening, was the announcement by the church wardens that iast year the parish had pre sented the highest offering for mis sions in its history. Gathering at six-thirty the mem bers of the congregation enjoyed a “pot-luck supper” served buffet style by the ladies. The business meeting was conduct ed by the rector, the Reverend H. L. Parker. The financial statement of parochial funds, presented by ward ens L. M. Wedd and showed an increase of 39% in the of fering for missionary work. A sub- Miller Davis, UNITED S.S. HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING On Friday, January 15th, the teach ers and officers of the United Church Sunday School held their annual meeting in the Sunday School room, sitting down to supper at 7 o’clock. Rev p. J. MacRae” was chairman for the meeting, and conducted a short devotional. Reports were presented by the different officers. The average at tendance was 153 and the treasurer reported $550.00 raised for missions. Rev. Glenn Eagle, of Ontario St. Un ited Church, Clinton, ga.ve a very in spiring talk pointing out.the principles of teaching. The officers and teachers for 1954 are: Hon. supt., Frank R. Howson; supt., Lloyd Hutton; assistant supt., Norman Keating; secretary, Earl Hamilton; assistant secretary, Alastair Green; treasurer,., Jack Walker; as sistant, Earl Jenkins; supply secre tary, Hugh Sinnamon; projector, Tom Burrell; librarian, Wilbur Tiffin; Russell Zurbrigg; pianist, Mrs. R. Goy; missionary secretary, Mrs. Ross Vogan; temperance5 secretary, F. R. Howson: attendance secretary, Roy Bennett; Young Worshippers secre tary, Mrs Jim Hamilton. Teachers are: Mrs. -A. Rintoul, Mrs. G. Robinson, Miss M. Thornton, Mrs. A. Lunn, Mrs Chas. Hodgins, Mrs. H, Burrell, Mrs. Gowdy, Miss Phyllis Johns, Rev. D. J. MacRae, Miss Dor een Machan, Miss Lois Walker, Mrs. Lloyd Hutton, Miss Helen Machan, Committees Named at Public School Board The annual meeting of the Public School board was held on Monday evening. Chairman Harold Wild was re elected. for a second term, and Mrs. Roy Morgan was re-appointed secre tary-treasurer. Mrs. F. A. Parker was re-appointed to the Public Li brary Board for a term, of three years. The property committee was named as follows: A. Adams, -S. Reid, R. Bennett and D. Murray. Finance committee consisted of H. Fuller, A. Adams, H. Smith, Dr. M. Mr. T. W. Platt was attendance officer for year. Financial statements and the minutes of .the meeting were read, MacLennan. re-appointed the coming were given last annual ------- - - — - w ----- J.J.UUVVUJ stantial balance was also shown in | Lovell McGuire, John Currie, Harold the repair and restoration fund with i Wildj Jack Wolfrey, Mr. C. Fingland. of ..Maitland Presbyterian held in St.was Wingham, Tues., afternoon sessions The reports were Presbyterial Names New President The annual meeting Presbyterial of the Church in Canada Andrew’s -Church, Jan. 12. The morning and were well attended, interesting and to the point. .. All de partments reported a successful year and the allocation was well over the top. The installation of officers was held at the close of the meeting. New president, is Mrs. G. S. Baulch, S. Kinloss: past president, Mrs. A. Me-Kinloss; past president, Mrs. A. Auley, Ripley. C.Y.O. VALENTINE EUCHRE The Wingham C.Y.O. is sponsoring, a Valentine Euchre Party and Dance in Sacred Heart i?arish Hall on Tues day, February 9th. Euchre Will com mence at 8.30 with good prizes follow ed by dancing to Tiffin’s Orchestra. Lunch served. Everyone welcome. Ad mission 50c F20b EUCHRE AT WROXETER Howick Lions Club will hold a Pro gressive euchre party on Friday •even ing, January 22nd., at 8.30 o’clock, in Masonic Club rooms. Novelty prizes. Admission • 25 cents, Ladies please .feting lunch. F20* euchre party The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Can adian Legion are holding a, Euchre party in the Legion Home on Monday, January 25th, at 8.15 p.hi. Admission S5c, Good pfizes, Lunch will bp served. F20b 9-5 in Saturday Night Battle Hanna’s Wingham Towne Hallers continued with their winning ways on Saturday; when they trounced the cellar-dwelling London Lou Balls 9-5 in a Junior “B” fixture at the Wing ham arena. The Lou Balls made a valiant effort to even things Up, and for a while in the second period look ed as if they might come within shouting distance of the high-flying Towne Hallers, but on the whole were no match for the local boys. The victory represented the 1 fourth straight win for the Towne Hallers, who now have eight wins to their Credit and a fair chance of getting into second place if they can keep up the good work. ‘ The first period started off slowly, with both teams taking some time to get into their stride. Nipper Nash countered one on an assist from Morrisx Stainton, and Bill Batte got the second on a lovely shot, also assisted by Morris. The Londoners failed to score in the first period. In the second frame Granville, top scorer for the Lou Balls, opened With an unassisted goal at 3.25. Wingham came right back with a tally a few seconds later by King from Lott. Granville countered again, followed by Wilson from Morris Stainton and an unassisted goal by Blackwell foi* the LoU Balls. The rest of the period .was Wingham’s. with tallies by Lott' and King and King from Wilson. Tommy Wilson went, to town in the tliird frame, pulling the hat trick with, a solo and two tallies, assisted by Morris Staihton and Noil Stainton. Grhhyillo aiid Lamport each notched one for {London. The game was notable for its lack of penalties, there being only seven in all and no majors. WINGHAM—Goal, Lessor; defence, Nash, Lockridge; centre, Purdon; wings, Lott, King; alternates, Neil Stainton, Morris Stainton, Chin, Fry, Batte, Wilson; sub-goal, Murray. LONDON—Goal, McAinsh; defence? Lamport, Morrison; centre, Quirrie; wings, Bourne, Granville; alternates, Barnes, Horlick, Beattie, Thompson, (MacFalls, Blackwell. First Period Nash (M.Stainton) Batte (M. Nash (Cross Stainton) Checking) 1— Wingham, 3.15 2— Wingham, 8.05 Penalties, 9.27; Lamport (tripping) 18.35. Second Period 3— London, Granville 3.25 ' 4— Wingham, King (Lott) 7.50 5— -London, Granville (Borne) 7.01 (M. Stainton)6— Wingham, Wilson 7.50 7— London/ Blackwell 8— Wingham, Lott (King) 13.48 9— Wingham, King, (Wilson) 17.06 Penalties, Purdon (tripping) Lamport (holding) 16.36; sticking) 19.06. Third Period 10— Winghain, Wilson (M. 2.32 11— London, Granville Borne) 13.16 -Wingham, Wilson “Wingham, Wilson 15.49 14—London, Lamport vllle) 17.24 Penalties, Purdon (charging) 5.23 Batte (tripping) 19.26, 9.05 Nash .50? (hi- Stainton) (Lamport, 12 13 15.35 (N.Stainton) (Borno, Grail' the opportunity for further gifts -being presented. Not included in the paroch ial funds were the substantial offer ings sent to the Huron College Build ing Fund and the church extension work of the Diocese of Huron. Each of the organizations reported a successful year both from the fin ancial standpoint and from the amount of work accomplished. The Ladies’ Guild presented a cheque for $300 to the wardens for the Repair and Restoration Fund. The W. A. showed increased amounts, raised by free-will offering, sent outside parish for missionary work. The Church School- reported a- growing at tendance and the purchase of a new projector. The Evening Guild pre sented 50 new chairs for the Parish room and signified their intention of further purchases during the coming year. The Altar Guild work was car ried on in a quiet, efficient manner with several memorials having' been received and a new pulpit desk to be delivered shortly. The two new organ izations of the church, the Little Helpers and the Junior Auxiliary were shown to be firmly rooted in the life of the parish. The rector’s -appointments and elec tions by the congregation for the en- , suing year were: Rector’s Warden, Don Nasmith; People’s Warden, R. A. Higgins; Lay Delegates to Synod, Dr. W. Davis, L. M. Wedd, H. Town; Alternate Dele gates to Synod, J. McKay, H. Fuller, M. McPhail. In addition to the two Wardens and the three Lay Delegates to Synod the rector appointed Miller Davis,. Barry Wenger and E. Johnston to the board of Management while congregation elected J, McKay, Fuller and M. McPhail. Herb Fuller was returned to office of vestry clerk where he served efficiently for several years. Dr. W. jDavis and appointed auditory Johnston and Mrs. appointed envelope sidesmen for 1954 will be Miller DaviSj and Harry Town. " Assistant teachers are: Mrs. N. Keating, Miss C. Wellwood, Miss C Keating, Mrs. A. Green, Mrs. L. Hut ton. that the vice-chairman, who usually succeeds to that position, was no longer a member of the board. A. H. MacTavish was appointed vice-chair man. Committees were as follows: pro perty, R. S. Hetherington, chairman; A. H. MacTavish, F. W, Todd, Ernest Casemore; transportation, Leslie For tune, chairman; A. D. MacWilliam, J. H. Wylie, Frank Thompson, C. R. Coultes; School management, Dr. W." A. McKibben, chairman; Gordon Sto- bo, F. W. Todd, J. H. Wylie; finance, A. H. MacTavish, chairman; Dr. W. A. McKibbon, F. W. Todd, A. D. Mac William; agricultural, Frank Thomp son, chairman; Leslie Fortune, Ernest Casemore, C, R. Coultes, Gordon Stobo, J. H. Wylie; building, A. D. MacWil liam, chairman; R. S. Hetherington, Frank Thompson, Leslie Fortune. The committes were passed unan imously, as named by the striking committee. Two new members F. W. Todd of Brussels and C. R. Coultes, of Morris, were welcomed to the board. Secretary-treasurer W. A, Galbraith announced that a letter from the Municipal Board, granting tentative approval for the issuing of debentures for the new school, had been received- Mr. Galbraith said that the board was now empowered to engage an archi tect and proceed with detailed plans for the new building. An architect had already been engaged, pro tern, several months ago. Teachers Resign Two teachers on the staff of .the High School, Mrs.'Mary Williams and Miss Margaret Nimmo announced by letter their intentions of resigning from the staff at the end of the pre sent school year. The resignations were accepted with regret. A letter from the group committee of the Wingham Boy Scouts Associa tion was received, asking that the board give the Boy Scouts considera tion when the present H-huts were being dismantled. The letter .was filed ■ for further consideration at date. Consideration was given board to the purchasing of a lot belonging to Rennie Goy, for the purpose of rounding out the school property. It was agreed that the lot should be purchased for the sum of of $600.00. Secretary-treasurer W A. Galbraith, was re-engaged for the coming year at an increase in salary of view of his increased duties nection with the new high Police Chief T. W. Platt was engaged as truant officer. A by-law authorizing the borrowing of $75,000 to cover salaries and general expenses in the coming year was pass ed. a later by the building the H. the has M. McPhail were While Miss Mary Jack King were secretaries. Chief the years. It was also de discuss matters relating to on the occasion of the next $200, in in con- school. also re- . I#; PUBLISHER ADDRESSES COUNCIL OF CHURCHES The Wingham and District Council of Churches met in the home of the Reverend J. Pollock, Wingham, On tario, on Monday, January 11th, 1954. The meeting opened with a a brief devotional period conducted by Rev. J. E. Ostrom, of Clinton Baptist Church. With the president, Rev. H. L. Parker of St. Paul’s Anglican church, in the chair, the minutes of the last meeting, as read by Rev. Alex Nim mo of ' St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church were adopted. During the business period it was decided to send a letter of appreci ation to C.K.N.X. radio station for all the courtesy and kindness they had shown to the Council of Churches through cided to funerals meeting. The Council was very happy to wel come as its speaker, Mr. Barry Wenger, publisher of the Wingham Advance-Times. Mr. Wenger spoke of the usually happy relations existing between the Church and the weekly newspapers. During his remarks, Mr. Wenger stressed the desirability of a church organization choosing as its press secretary some person who will be most willing and able to report items of real news, in condensed form rather than trivial things of little in terest to the reading public. The Council was reminded that readers are interested in reading the names of those who take the leading parts in church activities. • Following some interesting discus sion, Mr. Wenger was thanked by Rev. E. J. Todd of Wroxeter. Rev. Jennings, of Lucknow, tended hearty thanks to lock and Mrs. Fry for delicious lunch. Principal’s Report Principal W. S. Hall reported an average attendance of 350.6 or 93.1% for the month of December. He said that enrolment figures for September showed a total enrolment of 171 boys and 209 girls. As at December 31st, the figures were 167 boys and 207 girls. He announced that the annual Wingham District High School con cert would be held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, February 24, 25 and 26. ex Mrs. Poi se rving a John W. Hanna, M.P.P. for Huron- Bruce, has been appointed to the Ontario Racing Commission, Premier Leslie Frost announced last week in Toronto. Mr. Hanna will serve with three other commissioners, Clarence S. McKee, secretary manager of the Royal Winter Fair, Magistrate Tup per-Bigelow and {Donald A. Macin tosh. « Mr. Hanna was the first commis sioner to bo appointed by the govern ment under an act passed by the legislature at the last session/' Pt o attended his first meeting of the Commission yesterday in Toronto. The Commission is the governing body for all racing in the province, both trotting and flat, and makes the rules and regulations under which race tracks in Ontario operate. It is understood that there were m aiy applicants for this important position, and Mr. Hanna expects to be kept very busy with his duties. $ Wingham, Former Resident Passes in Weston A former resident of Charity Jane Long, wife of the late Malcolm Lamont died at her home in Weston, Ontario, on Sunday, Janu ary 17th. Funeral services were held in theljg^LT W. J. Ward Funeral Home, Weston, Lpnd< at 8 p.m. Tuesday evening. Interment is In Wingham Cemetery today (Wednesday) upon arrival of the., noon train. JOHN GALBRAITH PASSES IN HOSPITAL One of the pioneer business men of Wingham passed away in Wingham General Hospital on January 17th in the person of John Galbraith. He was in his 87th year. Mr. Galbraith was born near Wrox eter and came to Wingham with his parents in his boyhood days and start ed his long business career as a gen eral merchant and continued in this business for 45 years, retiring about thirteen years ago. Widely known for his kindly humour and friendly ways, he was predeceased by his wife. Lillie I. Johns in 1946. He was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church and later the United Church. He is survived by one daughter and two sons, Alba, (Mrs. H. J. Rahlves) of San Francisco, J. Frank Galbraith of Toronto, and Wm. A. I Wingham Cfj _ two sisters, ; and Miss Emma Ion, and Robert J. Galbraith Mrs. J. Galbraith Galbraith of H. of of LEGION AUXILIARY EUCHRE At the bi-monthly euchre, sponsored by tin adian game. i Ladies Auxiliary of the Can- Legion, ten tables enjoyed the Wingham. Fuheral services were conducted from the S. J. Walker Funeral Hohie on Tuesday, January 19th, by Rev. D. J. MacRae assisted by Rev. Alex Nimmo. Pallbearers were J. H. Craw ford, Paul Vanstone, Earl Johns, Ber tram Stanley, John M. Galbraith and Wm. D, Galbraith. Mr. W. Hundt hold the high score for the mon and Mrs Ed. Marsh holds -**— the high score for the new \ Vance Sanderson won . prize. RWEVALE PRESBYTERIAN The Bluevale Presbyterian Church ladies. Mrs. hold their annual meeting on Fri* the special day, Jan 22, Pot luck supper at, 7 p.m. Business meeting tn follow. F20h.