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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-01-20, Page 2IhMfr Two a The IViughani Advance-Times, Wednesday Jap. 20, 1954 ANOTHER DROP IN THE BUCKET The announcement by the government some weeks ago that the postage rates on first class mail would be raised to 5c brought a number of squeals from enraged taxpayers. A few editors have fomented against the new legislation, and no doubt those businesses who use the mail extensively are gnashing their collective teeth in anger and despair. Unpopular as the move seems to be, we have as yet heard of no deputations to Ottawa, no flood of protest postcards to the Prime Minister, in fact no organized re- sistence to the higher rates at all. Most people seem to take the fatalistic view that the extra postage is just an­ other drop in the already brimming bucket of taxes. Actually the increase will mean very little to the aver­ age citizen, apart from its nuisance value, unless he has an overabundance of pen pals. On the other hand an increase of'20% in postage rates might well represent the differ­ ence between profit and loss to a business dependent on the mails. Justified or not, the increase would seem to prove one. thing. And that is that the government is quite confident it can sting the taxpayer anywhere, anytime, and with complete impunity. * * * DFMIMIQniUR | llLHlllUlWllll.1 = I I FORTY YEARS AGO THE PASSING OF STEAM The scrapping of steam locomotives and the increas­ ing use of diesels on the railroads will be viewed by a lot •of people with nostalgic regret. A part of the Canadian scene of a hundred years, the steam engine has become almost a national heritage in the great country to which it contributed so much in development. Now the old '‘Iron Morse” is to be relegated to the dustbin of the centuries, along with the horse and buggy, the sailing ship, the waxed mustache and hobble skirts. A future generation will regard the steam locomotive as just another bit of historical apparatus which was super- ceded by Modern Methods. It is unlikely that the aura of romance which accom­ panied the steam era will carry over to the new diesel period. Except for the paint job, one diesel is much the same as another, and all have the same assembly line ugli­ ness. Another aesthetic defect of the new motive power is the whistle. Instead of the soft moan of the steam whistle, it sounds like a blast from the trumpet section of Harry Janies’ orchestra. . ..... The new diesel engine may be answer to the efficiency ’expert’s prayer. But "to many of us it will never be any­ thing more than just another streamlined hunk of ma­ chinery. ANOTHER MIRACLE WANTED Every month (and sometimes more often if we hap­ pened to be more than usually tardy) we receive a com­ munication from the Bell Telephone Company setting forth our indebtedness to that great institution. And, more often than not. we receive along with our bill a little pamphlet describing the wonders of modern telephonic communications. This little brochure describes in as much detail as the the space permits such modern miracles as ship-to-shore telephone, gigantic dial system exchanges, train to station telephones?car to station telephones, and, for all we know, car to tram telephones. From this and other publicity put out by the Bell organization, we gather that a good deal of time, money and energy is devoted to research work by the company’s corps of highly-trained researchers. Being anything but mechanical ourselves, we are lost in admiration of such telephonic tours de force. We’re quite, willing to believe that the Bell research staff is as smart as they’re made out to be, perhaps more. One thing does bother us. however. And perhaps it would provide a little relaxation for the Bell wizards some rainy afternoon when all the supersonic electronic prob­ lems have been wrapped up for the day. Please will they invent a telephone cord that doesn’t tie itself in knots. OFFICER MATERIAL The news that Nazi Major-General Kurt Meyer, who was originally sentenced to death for the shooting of 144 Canadian prisoners-of-war. is to be released, will come as no surprise to many. % As Defence Minister Brooke Clax­ ton said in the House of Commons, men sentenced for tnuch more serious crimes had been released already. Perhaps Conservative Leader George Drew has a point when he asked what crimes could be more serious than the shooting in cold blood of 144 Canadian prisoners. However that may be, Meyer’s defence counsel and prosecutor, both Canadians, seem to be in accord with the remission of sentence. And the associate prosecutor has been quoted as saying that Meyer should be used by the Western Powers, now that he is to be freed. I Perhaps the next step would be to give Meyer a com-; mission in the Canadian Army. 4 | Mrs. W. J. Fleuty and son, of Oak­ ville, are visiting friends in town. Work has been started this week on cutting the supply of ice which will be required in Wingham during the coming summer, The brickwork on the large addition to the Walker & Clegg furniture fac­ tory has been completed. The roof will be placed on the building in a few days. Brother Kerr, of the Brussels Post very kindly says: "We congratulate Brother H. B. Elliott on heading the aldermanic brigade in Wingham on election day and hope in due course he may climb the municipal ladder to the top rung and not get dizzy." We have heard several complaints of a party who is molesting young girls at night. The authorities are on the lookout and if these actions are repeated he will soon receive the just punishment meted out to criminals of this class. Let him take warning. The first home game of Northern League Hockey was played in Wing­ ham rink on Friday evening last, re­ sulted in the defeat for .the local play­ ers at the hands of the boys from, Drayton. The game was a good one and was largely attended. The score was 3-2 in favor of Drayton. Listowel Town Hall and the Grand Central Hotel stable, accommodating three hundred horses, were destroyed by fire, the total damage being placed at $10,000. A number of the Wingham High School students accompanied their hockey team to Brussels last Friday night. Although the team suffered a slight defeat which was owing to the referee being the manager of the Brussels team, the students reported a very enjoyable time. 0-0-0 TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO A good representation of citizens turned out to" the public meeting call- pd last Friday night to organize for the pelebration of the fiftieth anni­ versary of Wingham as an incorpor­ ated tbwn, No definite date has been set for holding the celebration, but it will be either the# last week or sec­ und week in July, the date being left open for a few days to make sure not to interfere with Teeswater and 'other- places holding celebrations. An office will be opened up for the-purpose of carrying on the business. Invitations will be sent out to all old Wingham- ites no matter where, and persons having friends, send in their names and addresses to T. J. McLean, secre­ tary and they will be sent an invita­ tion. Gordon Arde while running a saw it the Gunn-Son-Ola plant on Tues­ day had all the fingers and thumb of one hand badly cut. While the injur­ ies are quite severe, the doctor does not anticipate the young man will lose any of his digits. Highways Department have notified London Township Council that the Government will make at 30% grant to build sidewalks along highways. This will be cheaper than having people killed and injured ’ by fast moving motors. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. McGee announce the engagement of their daughter, Bertha Adeline, to W, J. Henderson, if Wingham, the marriage to take place quietly in January. Old man winter, whbse headquar­ ters are where cold blasts originate, wirelessed his coming last weekend with a touch of the real thing. AH week the weather had been blustery with heavy snow falls, but on Satur­ day and Sunday the storm broke in its pent-up fury. A stiff wind .blew the snow in blinding drifts, filling the roads and making things generally miserable. Many a chap who took ple­ asure in toasting his feet by the fire­ side warmed up Monday morning with the snow-shovel brigade. 0-0-0 FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Officers and men of the local bat­ tery attended a gas demonstration given in the Goderich Armouries by a squad of the Royal Canadian Regi­ ment of London. Besides the demon­ stration the anti-gas clothing and equipment was on display. Those at­ tending from here were:. Major Geo. Howson; Capt. R. S. Hetherington; Lieut. W. L. Kress; Joe Ellacott, B. Mitchell, J. Preston, H. Cummings. A Bren gun was also on display. Recently two dogs who were great pets of their masters died from pois­ oning. The first to meet its doom was the little white spitz belonging to Alex Reid. The other was the handsqme springer spaniel belonging to H. L. Sherbondy. Citizens are requested not to give any meals or donations to transients calling houses as these men can secure a meal by reporting to Chief Allen at the Town Hall and working for same. J. H. Crawford, mayor; W. A. Galbraith, clerk. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gurney left on Saturday morning for a motor trip to Florida. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McKinney, Toronto. The Friday 13th jinx was much in evidence here as on the superstitious day the beautiful curved glass of the hydro front broke into a million piec­ es, more or less, when a driverless car backed across Main Street, mounted the sidewalk, causing the window to go boom. Mr. Albert Dustow cranked his car, which was standing on John Street, near Smith’s Store. The car was in reverse gear and it careened across the street; with Mr. Dustow in hot pursuit. Before it came to rest it had jumped the high curb and bang­ ed the curved portion of the new hy­ dro front. It stalled with its wheels very close to the other curved portion of the window. Mr, H. C. MacLean has opened a general insurance agency, with his office located in the hydro building. BELGRAVE A committee was appointed to in­ vestigate the repairs needed for the church. The meeting dosed with prayer. Lunch was served and all enjoyed a social hour. Show Landscaping Film The Fifth Line group of the Wo­ men's Association, of Knox United j Church sponsored the showing of a film entitled "Landscaping Around Your Home" in ’the church basement j by Downham Nursery of Strathroy on Thursday. Jan. 14. A large num­ ber turned out to see" the interesting film, Rev, Charles D, Cox was chairman for the evening, Also included on the program were two accordian selections by Miss Elaine Bolt and a reading by Mrs. James Michie. Euchre Club Belgrave euchre club met as usual on Wednesday evening in the Com­ munity Room with five tables in play, High prize winners were Mrs. Fred Cook and Lloyd Montgomery.' Consolation prizes went to Mrs. Lloyd. Montgomery and Fred Cook. I A novelty prize awarded to the person having a birthday nearest the date of meeting went to Fred Cook. Knox Evening Auxiliary The Belgrave Evening Auxiliary ofi Knox United Church held the first j meeting of the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 12 in the church basement, with thirteen members present. The president 'Mrs. Clifton Walsh was in charge of the meeting. Rev. Chas. D. Cox' conducted the installa­ tion of officers for 1954. Reports of last year's activities were given by the past secretary, Mrs. Gordon Bosman; treasurer, Mrs. Ross Anderson; Christian stewardship sec­ retary, Mrs. Geo. Michie; gift fundi treasurer, Mrs. R. Robinson. I The minutes of last meeting were, read and the roll called by the new secretary, Mrs. Ross Robinson. | Group 1 under the leadership of: Mrs. Cameron Walsh were in charge of the worship period. Mrs. James; Walsh, Mrs. Edgar Wightman and I Mrs. Ross Anderson read the chapter from the study book. The members decided to donate articles of clothing for babies or old­ er children, suitable to send to Korea. Donations are to be brought to the next meeting. The meeting closed with the bene­ diction. Recreation and lunch were enjoyed. Belgrave District Credit Union The annual meeting of the Belgrave District Credit Union was held Jan­ uary 12, at the Community Centre, with a good attendance. The officers for 1954 are as follows: Directors, Herman Nethery, Mel Bradburn, Charlie Smith, Les Bolt, Albert Coultes, Henry Pattison, Ken Wheeler. Credit committee, Mason Robinson, Charlie Coultes, Martin Grasby. Supervisory committee, Clarence Wade, George Michie. The guest speakers for the meeting were A. A. Holme and D. Ranney, The annual vestry meeting of Trin­ ity Anglican Church was held on Friday evening, Jan. 15, in the com­ munity room. The rector, W. C. Bramwell, opened the meeting with prayer. Financial statements were received from Mir. Lawrence Vannan, sec.-treas., from Mrs. J. C. Nethery, treasurer of Women’s Guild and from Mrs. Richard Procter, treasurer of Sunday School. All showed a suc- cessfful year financially. The following officers were appoint­ ed for 1954: rector’s warden, Clair VanCamp; people’s warden, H. Neth­ ery; lay delegate, M. Bradburn; al­ ternate, L. Vannan; vestry clerk, Mrs. Brydges: sec.-treas., Lawrence .Van­ nan; select vestry, C. VanCamp, H. Nethery, R. Procter, A. Bacon, C. Nethery, M. Bradburn, A. McBurney, W. Brydges, A. Montgomery, Mrs. C. Nethery, Mary I. Nethery and Mrs. Wm. Brydges. -OLlte * limes Published at Wingham, Ontario Wenger Brothers, Publishers, W. Barry Wenger, Editor Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Authorized as Second Class Malt Post Office Dept, Subscription Rate One Year $2.50. Six Months $1.25 in advance V. 8. A. I3.&0 per year Foreign Rate $3.50 per year Advertising Rates on application both of the London Credit Union Chapter, These men brought us much worth while information and later led in a good discussion on various credit union matters. Entertainment in the form of mus­ ical numbers by Elaine Bolt and a reading by Clifford Coultes followed by a tasty lunch brought the meeting to a close. 5 Personals W. J. Brown, of Lucknow, is spend­ ing a couple of weeks with his son- -in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Johnston. Belgrave Midget hockey team have played four games so far this season and will play with Teeswater Midgets on Thursday evening in the Com­ munity Arena, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hanna, of Lis­ towel, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanna. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Procter, of Bur­ lington, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Procter. Mr. Jernes Lamont visited on Sun­ day with his brother and sister-in-law Fit. Sgt. and Mrs, Thomas. Lamont at Clinton Air School. Visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Earl Anderson on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hunking, of Auburn and Keith Anderson, of St. Thomas. 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