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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-03-10, Page 2!he Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, ‘March 10, 1954 HOW ABOUT THE BACK? IJeople are always complaining* about the; postage, stamps in this country. Every time the post office brings out a new issue, a bunch of self-appointed critics rises up and tells the department what is wrong with its stamps. Nothing stamp designers can do is right. . If it's a likeness of the Queen, the critics invariably say it's un­ flattering. If it's .a historical scene, some one is bound to find an anachronism. If it’s a picture of Canadian wild life, somebody is sure to know more zoology that the poor fellow who designed the stamp. We doubt if a stamp has been issued In the past ten years, without a howl of protest from somebody. In fact it’s getting to the stage where new stamp issues are de­ plored before they even hit the post office wicket. We don’t know any more about designing stamps than the critics. But we would, however, like to make a little suggestion to those who are responsible for Canada’s stamps. - l Our advice is this. Never mind what goes on the front of the stamp—people will only complain, anyhow. Improve the flavor on the back, and you’ll have millions of satisfied customers. ❖ * * PLANNING NEEDED The discussion at the town council meeting last week about beautifying the town for its 75th anniversary, brings up a question which has never been properly an­ swered by any council in the town of Wingham. Why is there not a planning committee, working on a long range plan for beautifying the town? Everybody knows there are many ways in which the appearance of the town could be improved. Any citizen could probably think of half a dozen improvements in a couple of minutes. Why is there no committee to keep track of these ideas and see that work is done on them., little by little? A planning committee could accomplish quite a lot, and without too much expenditure. It could make a .survey of the town, so that a long range plan of beautifi­ cation could be made. It could see that a certain amount of work was done on the plan every year. And it could co-ordinate the work of this type now being done by other organizations. It’s ,a fine thing to be making plans for this year, but why stop there? Why not plan a program for 25 years, and see that part of it is carried out every year? Jjc * FOR THE VISITORS One of the advantages of living in the city, so our city friends tell us, is that it is handy to all sorts of cul­ tural activities, athletic pursuits and amusements. To hear them talk you’d think that city life was a gay round of entertainment, from the legitimate theatre to the cock­ tail bar, to the N.H.L., game to the three-dimensional movie. And nlaybe it is—-for some: Our own recollection is that not too many city people get to these affairs as often as they’d have you believe. And one of the main reasons is that with today’s admis­ sion prices, a steady diet of such things would be more expensive than eating. In fact, although city people boast of having such facilities, we sometimes wonder if the facilities are there for the benefit of the city people. We have .a sneaking suspicion that a good deal of the city entertainment is put on for the benefit of the visitors from out of'town. jjt SPARE THAT TREE “'Only God caii make a tree”, said the poet. He takes about fifty years to do it properly, but a mere man can cut it down in a few minutes. The thought occurred to us the other day when we saw the large butt logs on people’s lawns—logs which were once fine, stately maple trees. We don’t know whether these trees were-cut because they were a danger, or whether somebody had them re­ moved because they couldn’t be bothered raking up the leaves from thek front lawn. There are people who would cut the tree down for as little as that. Whatever the reason, we are always sorry to see a. tree cut down. Especially on a street, where they must be grown so carefully and for so long before they serve their purpose of providing-shade. One of Wingham’s main charms is the shade trees along its streets. Let’s not cut any more than is absolute­ ly necessary. * 4: * EDITORIAL COMMENT “Seek solution to low beef prices”, says a headline in a local paper. From a mere consumer’s standpoint, we fail to see the problem. * * * A Toronto jeweller is reported to be selling coffee. On the easy payment plan, we presume. BOX 473 : Of en- of REMINISCING ' 1I. SIXTY YEARS AGO The thaw and rain in the forepart of the week made the streets of the town in a very muddy condition. The freight train between Wing­ ham and London, on account of the small amount of freight moving, is only running every other day until further notice. There is but one store unoccupied in the Macdonald Block now. A heavy rain storm prevailed in this section on Tuesday last. Mr. G. McIntyre is opening out a general store in Macdonald’s Block this week. He takes the large store at the north end of the block and it will be a fine roomy shop. The thaw during the past has taken off all the snow and ed quite a freshet. On Tuesday ing the water was running phine Street a couple of near the first- bridge south III week caus- even- Jose- deep, over feet of town. 0-0-0 FORTY YEARS AGO this weekMr. W. J. Deyell has completed his work on the addition to the post office tower and every­ thing is now in readiness for instal­ ing the clock. Mr. Deyeli has made an excellent job and the interior has been well finished. “Big Ben’’ will be installed in the course of a few weeks. The dwelling house of Mr. George Orvis near Zetland, was completely destroyed by fire on Tuesday even­ ing about six o’clock. The fire is sup­ posed to have started in the chimney, and spread so rapidly that very little furniture was saved. The loss is par­ tially covered by insurance. Frank W. Bradwin, who for 28 years has been associated with a retail dry goods trade in Hamilton, 21 years being spent in the employ of the Right House, has accepted a position with A. E. Rae & Co., the large de­ partmental store in Ottawa. Mr. Brad­ win’s contract is a highly satisfactory one. He will be manager and buyer of the ready-to-wear department to handle which an enlarged annex is being erected by the Ottawa firm. Mr. Bradwin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bradwin of this town, and a large circle of friends will be pleased to hear of this appointment. Mr. A. E. Bradwin, of the Goderich Signal, was visiting over the week­ end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bradwin. We are pleased to see that Mr. Bradwin is recovering after several weeks’ serious illness. 0-0-0 TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO After a fortnight of inaction, in which it looked as though the pro­ posed old Boys' and Girls’ Reunion’ to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Town of Wingham might fail to materialize, the project got a new impetus on Monday. In all probability the first announcements will go out the end of the week, and will be followed at in­ tervals until every former resident of Wingham will be informed. ' Miss Eleanor McLean, of Teeswater, spent the week,-end at her home here. Mr. J. W. McKibbon, reeve, attend­ ed the Good Roads Convention in To­ ronto last week, at which Mr. Robert Johnston, of Goderich, formerly of Lucknow, was chosen ' president for Trail Rangers Meet At United Church The regular meeting of the ham Trail Rangers was held Sunday School room of the Wtmjhattt -brines Published at Wingham, Ontario Wenger Brothers, Publishers, W« Barry Wenger, Editor Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Authorized as Second Class Mail Post pffice Dept. Subscription Rate — One Year $2.50, Six Months $1.25 in advance a 8. A. $150 per year * Foreign Bate $3.50 per year Advertising Rates oh application 1929. In hope of starting a movement towards the purchase of an X-ray machine for the Wingham Hospital, the Women’s Auxiliary has made a handsome quilted bedspread, and are selling tickets at 25c each. The pro­ ceeds will be laid away for the above purpose. At a meeting of the Toronto Pres­ bytery on Tuesday, Rev. David Per- rie, D.D., of Wingham, was, for the second time, nominated for the mo­ deratorship of the general assembly, his being the only name to come up in presbytery. Mr. (David Finlay has a flock of chickens that may prove a veritable silver mine. In dressing one the other day he found a ten-cent piece in the gizzard. 973 Page Street, San Fi*anciscp 17, Calif. March 1, 1954 Editor, Wingham Times Wingham, Ontario, Gentlemen: In your February 24, 1954 issue above paper I notice the article titled, “Many suggestions Made Anniversary Celebrations.” > From the ideas submitted to make it gala, such as beard growing, Ugh! fishing beer garden (sans beer), it Is no trick to deduce, the ideas ment­ ioned as male. I am glad to know they are on the job. First, I should like to know the date decided upon for the anniversary celebrations, I might like to be there. I suppose you are going to publicise the anniversary in the Toronto, Lon­ don, etc., papers, so that a lot of us prodigals can return to the scene of our former days. I think maybe the other prodigals too, would like to make a party for the old neighbors and friends in re­ turn for’ the beer garden the town is putting on for the celebrants, home town and otherwise. It might be in­ teresting to make the prodigals, pro­ minent or. otherwise, get up and tell where they are from, what they are doing- and in what way they have been a credit to the influence and rearing of the Winghamites and vic­ inity in the past. We would in turn like to have some of the Stay-at-Homes get up and tell us what they are still doing and plan­ ning to continue their good influence for the old, the responsibles, and the children. What I mean is a real get-together. Thank you for your kind attention. Violet O. Currie Wing­ in the United Church on Wednesday. The meeting opened with the Trail Ranger open­ ing ceremony, followed by a Scripture reading by Greg Buchanan. A story about Sir Winston Churchill was read to the boys by Mr. Jack Heney. George Domenech was elected treasurer by the members. After the business of the meeting, members went to the gymnasium where two teams under captains Ray­ mond Walker and Bill Crawford were formed.9 0-0-0 0-0-0 FIFTEEN YEARS AGO car car the car the send your date dodge ball and floor hockey were played with Raymond Walker’s team being victorious in all three games. „________ ___ Bridge Club With just five tables, present at the *8 Wingham Bridge Club on Thursday night, the Howell Movement was used, The results are as follows: 1st. Mrs. H. Campbell and Mrs. D. B. Porter; 2nd., Miss Y. McPherson and W. H. French; 3rd., Mrs/R. e. McKinney and G. Williams; 4th, Mrs, E. A. VanStone and Mrs. W. H. French. HOG PRODUCERS NOW YOU CAN RAISE PIGS ,WITHOUT SET-BACKS OR LOSSES DUE TO DEFICIENCY DISEASES IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS NIXON LABORATORIES, Orangeville, have re­ cently introduced PELLAGREX V.M.A. MIX to help farmers get pigs to market in record time. PELLAGREX V.M.A. MIX contains a “balanced blend” of the. vitamins, minerals and antibiotics found by extensive experimentation to increase the food conversion ability of pigs with resultant steady weight gains. This remarkable additive along with your own grains assures you pigs in less than 6 months with greater than ever profits. FEATURED AT IfERR’S DRUG STORE Phone 18 WinohamPhone 18 Wingham <1 On Wednesday morning of last week Murray Johnson's Marathon Gas truck and a Ford V-8 belonging to a Maple Leaf Milling Company tra­ veller, came to grief on the turn at Freiburger’s corner on Highway No. 4, north of town. Ted Elliott was driving the truck and on the turn the and truck came together. The ivas practically demolished and truck was badly damaged'. The apparently- ran under the side of rear, of the truck. Neither driver was injured. The visibility was poor at the time, snow drifting across from the top of the drifts. Betty Rae scored the only goal of the game at the Arena on Tuesday night when the Wingham Girls’ hock­ ey team defeated Brussels 1-0. Her sister, Ella, Mrs. W. W. Gurney, got an assist as she made the pass on the scoring play. The goal was scored in the first five minutes of play, and try as they did Brussels could not net the puck. The feature of the game was the splendid exhibition by the goal tenders. There was considerable excitement around the corner of Catherine and Victoria Streets on Saturday after­ noon for a short time. A pile of wood toppled over and frightened a team which was delivering the wood on Catherine Street. The team made a dash for freedom,, coming to a stop when the sleigh hi^a tree around the corner on Victoria Street. Mr. F. R. Howson, Mrs. George Howson, Mrs. Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wilkinson,- are attending the Ontario Temperance Federation Con­ vention in Toronto. The young Armenian, Kriker Herk- iman, who dubs himself the Human Seal, the Human Icicle of Tarzan, who has become famous for going swim­ ming in sub-zero weather and says he likes it, gave a demonstration at the upper dam here Saturday after­ noon. Prior to his dip in the^. ice- covered river, he rode about town (dressed in a bathing suit) on the front bumper of a. car, shouting his intentions to swim the Maitland. Mesa Ariz., March 1st., 1954 Wingham Advance, Wingham, Ontario. Gentlemen: ’ As we are- about to leave the Valley of the Sun and return to our home in Washington. Please do not the paper to this address after issue of March 10, after that send to Seaview, Washington. While we were spending the winter here we had the-pleasure of attending the Canadian picnic at South Moun­ tain, which is 10 miles south of Phoenix, and over 400 were there. We had the pleasure of meeting Ron Rae and wife and family, also Mrs. Vera Gregg from Gorrie and Mrs. Simpson from Hensail. The latter two ladies, Mrs. Irving and myself had a two day trip to Nogalis, Old Mexico for a sight see­ ing trip. While there the ladies got into some kind of an argument with one of the Mexican merchants. I thought sure the Mexican police was going to run them in, but I finally talked him into letting them go, so in a few minutes I had them through the high wire fence which divides the U.S.A, from Mexico. Then we took Highway 82 to Tomb­ stone, Arizona, the town too tough to die. We took in the sights there, then off for the Colassal Caves and a trip through them, the most wonderful place I ever saw. Valley of the Sun a wonderful trip. I saw/Ron Rae’s fine letter about the picnic, and the hard work„some of the Canadians had to do to make it such a grand suc­ cess. Then off for the after two days of letter which was a D. Irving 0-0-0 k'l ■ REFUSE SUPPORT ON COURTHOUSE A request by the town of Clinton to support a resolution requesting that the erection of the new Huron County Courthouse be in Clinton, was not granted by Tuckersmith Council, at their meeting last week. The council .also turned down an application for a grant of $25 to the Huron County Industrial Board. S>t. Raul’s: ©fjurdj (CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN CANADA) ----- ■ Wingfjam —- Second Sunday in Lent 11.00 a.m.—Morning Prayer and Sermon 2.30 p.m.-—Church School 7.00 p.m.—Evening Prayer and Meditation * ♦ / * Thurs., Mar. 11th—Altar Guild at the home of Mrs. D. B. Porter. lues., Mar. 16th—Evening Guild Meeting in the Parish Room. -------- —'•'i-rr-Ttrn-riwTii—--------------------------- ----- _____________________ Wingham, Ontario, March 6th, 1954 Advance-Times, Wingham, Ontario Dear Mr. Wenger: Your fine editorial of concerning the town prompted these comments. Residents of Diagonal Road know that this continuously burning pile of garbage does. not create a very pleasant at­ mosphere. It certainly doesn’t lift the spirits on a beautiful winter’s day to glance out the window overlooking the snowy-white prairie and have the scene spoiled by dirty black smoke from an unsightly dump. Nor does it encourage the busy housewife to bring in her family wash smeared with soot and having £ particularity unpleasant odour. Some days when the wind is in the right direction (it too often is!) this distressing smell even seeps right into the house. When the snow is gone and spring gardening is in order, the dump* still burns on, smoke blowing dis­ agreeably in your face, as you uncover the first buds of spring. Undoubtedly | there are others putting up with these same circumstances who would be very glad to see the town dump re­ moved to a more secluded spot in a non-residential area, removing at the same time the most undesirable health menace of rats. Sincerely, A Diagonal Road Resident March 3rd., dump has ■ ■ i VETS HOLD EVENTS FOR YOUNGSTER^ Petrolia Legion members have taken On the job of providing Saturday night entertainment for the town’s young­ sters. Since there is no community centre in the town the Legion has undertak­ en to provide an evening of games and dancing for the yOung jpeople of town. Each Saturday night about 200 young­ sters attends I i i i ■ B VISIT THE LINOLEUM DEPARTMENT AT THE WALLPAPER SHOP for all YOUR FLOOR COVERING NEEDS A LARGE SELECTION OF . . . 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