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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-02-10, Page 1■ % Subscriptions $2.50 per year, 6c per copy With which is amalgamated the Corrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 1954 —UilW— ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian DISAPPEARING ACT—Residents of John Street who were wondering what happened to the snow that was plow­ ed out of the John Street sidewalk, will be interested to know that the street department dumped in on the road. Then the big snowplow came along and plowed it back on the snow banks. Result is the walk was plowed without any visible evidence of where the snow went. 0-0-0 UP IN THE WORLD—Elmer Pur* don, of station CKNX, can certainly say that things are looking up these days. He’s bought Don Hildebrand’s share in the Wingham Antenna En­ gineering Company, whose business is erecting TV aerials. Third storey men, we believe they call them. o-o-o IT'S THE PLAYOFF—Just after we finished writing a piece about the Jow cost of hockey games in the smaller towns, comes the announce­ ment that ^playoff prices will be 75c instead of 50c. 0-0-0 PIPE THE BEAVER—Sparked by reports that the Businessmen are going to put on a do for the town’s 75th anniversary, some of the bolder spirits in town have volunteered to grow beards for the occasion. His worship the mayor has admitted in private conversation that he wouldn’t mind essaying the whiskers, and other people around town seem to have been cherishing similar ambi­ tions. 0-0-0 BE MY VALENTINE — Forgetful males ,and those who have been mar­ ried for some time, are reminded that this Sunday is St. Valentine’s Day, and last chance for action will be Saturday. For safety’s sake, better do it now while you remember. • 0-0-0 IF AND WHEN — At the annual meeting qf the Hospital,/.Association on Friday, C. R. Coultes, of Belgrave, took exception to the expression “if and when the new wing is built’’. He said he would like to see more 'whens' and fewer ‘ifs’., . 0-0-0 IN GOOD VOICE — John Strong, secretary of the hospital board, was in good,voice for the annual meeting of the hospital. And he needed to be. He read the complete hospital by-laws for the meeting from start to finish. Without timing it we figured the chore took about half an hour solid reading. John figures it took much longer than that. —Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bannerman, of Ottawa, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at the Rideau Club in Ottawa recently. Mr. Bannerman is well known in Wingham, as director of Canadian Exhibitions (including the Trade Fair) for Canada. —Mr. and' Mrs. Chris. Nethery, of Sarnia, spent the week-end as guests of Mrs. Nethery’s sister, Mrs. Olver and Misses Flora and Mary McCal­ lum. —Mr. and Mrs. Morris Swanson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Cer- son at a firemen’s social evening in Teeswater on Monday night. Members .of the community were the time of the impact, was thrown shocked to hear of the death of Les­ lie M. Kregar, 43-year-old father of three children, who was killed instant­ ly in an accident on No. 86 Highway one mile west of Molesworth, late Saturday night. Two cars and a truck were involved which another Mr. Kregar, Terrace, was driving home from Lis­ towel when his car went into the ditch on the north side of the high­ way. A aid of Kregar another 20, of Listowel, came over a rise and crashed into the Kregar vehicle, hurl­ ing it 88 feet into the ditch. Mr. Kregar, who was in the car at in the collision, in man was injured, who lived on Carling feet from the scene/of the car continued for 75 feet, in the ditch on the south truck driver, George McDon- Molesworth, was pulling the car out of the ditch, when car, driven by Clifford Smith, FIGURE SKATERS PASS TESTS IN SEAFORTH tests held in Irene Saint, tango: Har- The Wingham figure skating club announces that the following skaters were successful in the Seaforth in January. Preliminary figures: Ruth Fryfogle; college old Brooks, John Wild, Alice Hay­ den, Marykae Newman, Penny 'Ger­ rie, Doreen Machan, Ruth Fryfogle, Irene Saint, Sandra Smith, Maryanne McKibbon, Sharon Brown, William Henderson, Nancy Hutchison, Sharon Thomson and Sandra MacLennan. Dutch waltz: Margaret Machan, Maryanne ' McKibbon, Jean Gurney, Sandra MacLennan, Sharon Tham- son, Sandra Strong, and Claudia elgrove. Swing dance: Harold Brooks, Wild, Alice Hayden, Ruth fogle/ Nancy Hutcheson, and Phyllis Hamilton. Has- John Fry- out of the vehicle and died instantly as the result of a broken neck. Parts of the car, which was completely wrecked, were found scattered over a wide area, the fenders landing in a nearby field and the gas tank being found 100 accident. Smith's ending up side of the road a complete wreck. On his way to Wroxeter where he works for the Department of High­ ways, Smith was rushed to the Lis­ towel Memorial Hospital,’ suffering from lacerations and shock. His con­ dition was said to be not serious. McDonald escaped injury and only minor damage was done to the truck. He said that he didn't even feel the impact. Provincial Constables Clare Outing­ duke and Ross Symens, of the Lis­ towel detachment, investigated the accident. Coroner ,Dr. C. E. Conners, of Listowel, said that an inquest would be held on February 19th. Mr. Kregar was born in Palmerston and was a veteran of World War II. Coming to Wingham seven years ago, he was employed in the factory of C. Lloyd and Son Ltd. He was a member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church Mrs. Kregar gave birth to a baby girl in the Wingham General Hospi­ tal on February 4th, and was con­ fined to hospital at the time of the accident. Surviving besides his widow, the former Lillian Howard, of Wingham, are three children, Wayne, four,' Su­ san Jane, two, and the baby; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Kregar, of Listowel; two brothers, Earl and Clarence, of Listowel; and a sister, Mrs. Wayne Dulcenger, bf* .Port Hur­ on. ... ..Private funeral service will be held today. (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. with interment in Wingham Cemetery. • COMMUNITY ASKS FUND BE OPENED FOR KREGAR FAMILY At the request of many sympathetic folks in this community a fund has been opened for the family of Leslie Kregar, who lost his life in a tragic accident on. Sunday morning. Friends and acquaintances of the family have been so eager to assist Mrs. Kregar and her three small children, Wayne 4, Susan Jane, 2, and the infant daugh­ ter who was. bqrn only a few days before her father’s death, that a com­ mittee has been set up to receive the gifts. , The committee, will consist of Mayor DeWitt Miller, Dr, W. A. Crawford, Rev. H. L. Parker, Jim Hamilton and Barry Wenger, These men have been asked to administer the fund and otherwise assist ,the family. Former neighliors in Pleasant Val­ ley have already^ contributed over $60. to the fund. . The management and employees of Ci Lloyd & Son have ’signified their intention of assisting at once, and many more have re­ quested the opportunity to assist. Contributions ’may be left at the Advance-Times bffice. Chase Cattle for Week; Four Shot Lasso 8 Others Carl Frieburger who lives south of Bluevale on Highway 86 had an un- fogettable experience last week when his cattle stampeded resulting in four having to be shot. The cattle, western Polled Angus and Herefords, ran wild when Mr. Frieburger attempted to separate one from the others and they took to the open and across country. Neighbors arrived to lend a help­ ing hand. They went on horse back and were able to lasso eight of the number, but four could not be cap­ tured. The chase went on for a week, with eleven neighbors helping one day. Ranch cattle which have never been stabled are often hard to handle and this was an experience one would not want to have a second time. ---------------------------------------------(--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Colorful Design Preview of New High School Presented to Board Members MUSICAL COMEDY “HAPPINESS AHEAD" The Belgrave W.I. are sponsoring the musical comedy, "Happiness Ahead”, presented by the local talent in the Forester’s Hall, Belgrave, on February 17 and 19 at 8.30 p.m. Tick­ ets are now on sale, adults 50c, pub­ lic school children 25c, fl0;17b AT HOME TO FRIENDS Mr. and Mrs. John F. MacLean, Of Wroxeter, will be at home to their friends on Wednesday, February 17th from 3 to 5 in the afternoon and from 7 to 9 in the evening on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary. flO* About sixty people were present at the annual meeting of the Wingham General Hospital Association, held on Friday evening in the recre­ ation room of the Nurses’ Residence. Members of the association heard for the first time the newly revised by-laws of the association, which were read at the meeting in their entirety, H. C. MacLean, vice-president of the Association, was chairman of the meeting. He explained that the board had revised the by-laws to conform more closely with the present set-up of the hospital, and asked th« indulgence of the members as the by-laws were read through by John Strong, secretary. sug- Kinsmen Meet The regular meeting of the Kinsmen Club was held in the Queen’s Hotel on Friday with President A. Williams acting as chairman. A lively fine session (starring Andy Scott and Bob Ferguson with ‘an as­ sist from Ace Bateson), a delicious meal, and a brief business discussion made up the meeting. Kin Jack Gor- butt commented that the Kinsmen Bantams had made excellent progress and that he was confident they would win their group. President A. Wil­ liams reported that Kin Jim McGleish had undertaken to put the car raffle over the top and that more definite information would be available at the next meeting. t FIRE TRUCK CALLED TO DELGRAVE BLAZE The rural fire truck was called from Wingham to the home of James R. Coultes at Belgrave about noon on Sunday to a fire which started in the basement. A short circuit in the wir­ ing caused by an icicle formation on the lead-in wires was evidentally the source of the fire. Mrs. Coultes noticed the house fill­ ing with smoke and an investigation revealed fire in the electric wiring in the basement. The blaze was ex­ tinguished before the fire truck ar­ rived. 1 Mr. and Mrs. F. Seli Wed 55 Ytears Ago Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seli of Lower Wingham celebrated the fifty-fifth an­ niversary of their wedding on Monday, February 8th. They were married in Wingham in 1899. Mrs. Seli was the former Amelia Netterfield and was born in Wingham. Mr. Seli was born near Lucan and came to Wingham as a young man, operating .a. barber shop for a num­ ber of years .‘and-Jater being employed in the Westen!’ Foundry. They have resided in Wingham ever since their marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Seli have one daughter (Maud) Mrs. William Wilson, of De­ troit, two sons, James and Fred, both of Wingham, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Mr. Seli has two sisters, Mrs. Sara Blatt and Mrs. Kate Smith, both of London. Mrs. Seli has one" brother, Mr. James Netterfield, of Toronto. A family dinner in their honor was held at their home on Sunday. The table was centred with a three-ticred wedding cake baked and decorated by the bride of fifty-five years. Among the guests were Mrs. Wm. ■ Wilson, of Detroit, Mrs. Kato Smith, of | London, and Mr. and Mrs. James Net-j terfield, of Toronto. i Mr. Seli has always been an ardent t / sport fan. Congratulations from the J ‘ community are extended tnis couple and all wish them many more years of married life. 1 Members of the Wingham. District High School Board got their first preview of the new $634,000 high school building on Wednesday last when architect J. D. Kyles unveiled a perspective drawing in color of the new school at a regular meeting of the Board in the town hall. A part one- and part two-storey structure of brick and modernistic .construction panels, the new school will present a colorful picture in its setting on top of the hill, with panels of orange, green and yellow accentu­ ating the modern & design. Mr. Kyles explained that construction materials had been chosen for their beauty and colorful qualities, as well as the ease and speed with which they could be put together. Plans for the new building are expected to be complet­ ed by the end of the month, and tenders called for immediately after the final plans have been approved by the Department of Education. Modern Construction Mr. Kyles explained “that the panel type of construction, which will be employed throughout part of t he building, is not entirely new, although its use in school buildings is some- I what of an innovation. He said that ! office buildings and modern plants have been employing the system for 'some time, The upper part of the central sec­ tion of the building will be faced I (Please turn to Page Seven) More Directors Under the new by-laws number of directors on the board has been in creased from 12 to 14. Of these three are appointed, one each by the county of Huron, the town of Wing­ ham and the Wingham Medical As­ sociation. Nine other members are elected at the annual meeting: four from Wingham and one' each the municipalities of Lucknow, loss and West Wawanosh; the of Blyth and the township of Wawanosh; the township of Morris; the village of Brussels; the township of Howick; the township of Culross and the village of Teeswater; and the township of Turnberry. In ad­ dition three honorary directors may be appointed. Other by-laws set forth the duties of the committees, the auditors, the secretary-treasurer and the staff, and the general workings of the hospital. Showed Small Profit "The hospital has had a good year in that it hasn't gone in the red”, A. D. MacWiiliam, Chairman of .the finance committee reported, in pre­ senting the financial statement for .the past year. Mr. MacWiiliam pointed out that very few hospitals are able to operate at a profit, and that the Wingham General Hospital in keeping within its budget, had done very creditably. The financial statement showed PUBLIC ASKED TO HELP PLAN PROGRAM The first concrete plans and gestions for the celebration of Wing­ ham’s 75th anniversary were put for­ ward at the annual meeting of the Wingham Business Association last Thursday evening. The council has asked that the Association proceed with the planning necessary for a suitable event to mark the birthday. It was agreed that three days be devoted to the celebration, which will be held July 31st and August 1st and 2nd.- Many worthwhile suggestions were offered at the meeting relative to the type of events which could be sponsored, but all agreed that if pos­ sible the ideas of the general public should be known. For this reason the committee in charge has asked that any person who has ideas, about the event should jot down the suggestions and leave them at the Advance-Times office as 1 soon as possible. Deadline was set at' March 15, for the committee will re- ( quire as much time as possible to carry out whatever arrangements, have been decided upon, i This request for suggestions is not just an idle publicity move. In almost every case where celebrations of this kind are carried out, the organizing group hears so many suggestions fori improvement—after the thing . is all receipts of $150,475.04 as against ex- Tbe Business Association is penditures of $149,933.17, leaving a net, earned income of $541.87, “The operation of the hospital is getting no to be big business’’> said Mr. Mac- t0 William, in reporting total assets of $302,955.97. Births Higher Mrs. Iris E. Morrey, superintend­ ent, reported that births at the hos­ pital during the past year were the (Continued on page twelve.) over. making a serious effort to avoid that situation, by requesting you. to .offer your good ideas well ahead of time. Whatever you have in mind, matter how small—see that it gets the committee now. SKATING EXECUTIVE PLANS FOR CARNIVAL the the laid to be CUB MOTHERS FORM EADIES’ AUXILIARY from Kin­ town East i; council for the held on On Thursday a group of mothers of | Wingham Cubs met at the United for the Church to consider the formation of The meeting was NOTICE OF CLOSING Dr. A. W. Irwin’s, dental office will be closed Monday, February 15th to Saturday, February 20th. \ .......... fl0;17b THE SALVATION ARMY Evangel Films presents "The Miss­ ing Christians” 50-minute motion pic­ ture in color, Saturday, February 13th, at 8 p.m. at the Salvation Army, Ed­ ward St. Come and be challenged. flOb A warded Coronation Medals Hl Mag A meeting of the executive of Wingham Figure Skating Club was held last Tuesday in chambers. Plans were annual skating carnival March 5th and 6th. In discussing the program carnival, it was decided that Wing-,a ladies’ auxiliary, ham skaters would this year take in charge of W. B. Conron, president a greater part in the carnival, filling of the group committee of the Cub approximately 12 of the 20 items on'Pack, assisted by Frank Madill and the program. Other numbers will be Charlie Parrott. Rev. MacRae spoke undertaken by Ross Smith, skating of his experience with Cub packs in instructor, and *by members of the Windsor, and of the -fine work done Stratford Senior Ballet. It was also decided that lunch would not be served this year after any of the performances. Mothers of the pupils are being asked to work on costumes, billeting and other work behind the scenes. Conveners of the various commit­ tees were as follows: ticket selling, Mrs. W. Callan, Mrs. H. Spry; cos­ tumes, Mrs. H. Fryfogle, Mrs. L. Hayden, Mrs. A. Lunn,” billeting, Mrs. A. Williamson; transportation, Rod McIntosh; publicity, Mrs. H. Wild, Mrs. S. Beattie; program books, Mrs. J. Crewson, Mrs. M. Templeman; makeup, Mrs. George Scott, Mrs. Chris Newman, Mrs. Alf Lockridge; lighting, master of ceremonies, Alf Lockridge; door prizes, Crawford; boys’ dressing room, Gerrie; supervisors, Mrs. H. Wild, Mrs. M. MacLennan, Mrs. H. Burrell; dressing room supervisor, Mrs. J. Colvin; program director, Ross Smith. Executive members urged skaters arrive promptly for rehearsals since late arrivals might not be able to practice, due to a tight rehearsal schedule. ENJOY SKATING PARTY Mrs. H. H. I by the Ladies’ Auxiliaries there, in encouraging their sons to be good Cubs. Mr. 'Conron pointed out that some of the purposes of such an organization are to assist at special Cub functions, j io make flags and neckerchiefs and vo instruct Cubs in cooking tests. He also said that the Wingham Cub Pack would be in the Saugecn District, which has a permanent camp site near Invcrhuron and which the Cubs would be able to attend. The nomination and election of of­ ficers followed: President, Mrs. M. McPhail; vice-president, Mrs. W- Congram; secretary, Mrs. r. Madill; treasurer, Mrs. R. Rider. After the election of officers the ex­ ecutive called for nominations for committee conveners. The following ladies were elected: Membership, Mrs. George Scott; sowing, Mrs. Norman Cameron; finance, Mrs. Harry Spry; social, Mrs. John Donaldson; visiting, Mrs. John Strong; programme, Mrs. Earl Hamilton; press reporter, Mrs. M. Overend. It was decided that the Ladies’ Aux­ iliary of the Wingham Cub Pack would meet at the United Church on the first Wednesday of each month at 8.30 p.m. The Commanding Officer and three N.C.O.’s of the 21st Regiment R.C.A. (Reserve) were awarded Coronation Medals at a regimental parade in Listowel recently, When the 1st Canadian Divisional Artillery Commander, Brigadier R. S, Todd, Hamilton (left) officiated. Seen as they received their awards are, loft to tight, B.Q.M.S. M. G. McCarter, Walkerton, with 41 years combined Army service; WO2 A. W. Mitchell, 100th Bty, Listowel, 12 years combined service; Sgt. J, Blackwell, Wingham, cited as a keen leader in his battery; Lieut.-Col. E. D. Boll, Exeter, C.O. of the 21st Regiment (Banner Photo) The children attending Lucknow and Wingham Bible classes under the direction of John M. Martin, of the Wingham Gospel Hall, had a happy time skating on Saturday afternoon. Afterwards they gathered at the Gos­ pel Hall for singing and refreshments. About sixty enjoyed the outing to­ gether. • DIED McDOWELL—Passed away Sunday, February 7th, 1954, in the Peter­ borough General Hospital, Melburn McDowell, beloved husband of Jose­ phine Campbell, both formerly of East Wawanosh. The funeral was hold from his late residence. Mill­ brook, Ontario, on Tuesday, Febru­ ary 9th, 1954.