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WHAT’S IN A NAME?
EDITORIALS Wingham, Ontario,
April 14th, 1954
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At the last meeting of the Wingham District High
School board it was decided to change the name of the
school to something more representative of the area, which
the school serves. Perhaps the point is well taken.
As a school which serves the district surrounding
Wingham even more than the town itself, a more compre
hensive title would seem to be desirable. It would un
doubtedly be more acceptable to other municipalities in
the district, some of whom are at present not too kindly
disposed to the district high school set-up.
If these people would be happier Avith a different
name for the High School, we’re all for it. Exeter has its
South Huron High School, Arva has its Medway High
School, and there seems to be no reason why Wingham
should not follow suit. Particularly if it promotes good
will within the school area.
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1354
WINGHAM’S 75th ANNIVERSARY
Around this time of year the subject of taxes becomes
a touchy one, and the popularity of Finance Minister
Douglas Abbott, if any, sinks to a new low. Never, ex
cept on one memorable occasion, was so much owed by so
many to so few.
No doubt about it, taxes are high, and show every
likelihood of going higher. ’ It costs plenty nowadays to
pay for such luxuries as baby bonuses and bombers.
But if you’re the consolable type, there is one con
solation, or perhaps two.
Thank your lucky stars you can pay the tax. Or fail
ing that, be’ thankful for having made enough to be tax
able.
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SIXTY YEARS AGO
Mr. J. W. Sanderson, of Wroxetet,
run over to Wingham, on Wednesday,
on his bicycle, in fifty-five minutes.
He expected to make the return trip
in 50 minutes. To travel ten miles in
fifty minutes, on the roads as at pre
sent, is making good time.
Rev. Wm. Lloyd, of East Saginaw,
Michigan, is on a visit to his parents,
this week.
Dr. J. P. Kennedy .has purchased
from Mr. J. S. Jerome the property
lately owned and occupied by Dr,
Meldrum, corner of Patrick and Cen
tre Streets.
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BETTER ALL THE TIME FORTY YEARS AGO
Editor:
Advance-Times
Dear Sir;—
I was shocked. to read a letter in
Box 473 of your papei' this week in
which your stand on tree cutting was
ridiculed. The “Inconstant Reader’’ as
he signed himself made some foolish
disparaging remarks regarding the
value of trees. The opening remark-
"I never read your paper if I can
help it” could only come from a per
son who is desperately in need of a
shady tree to protect him from. the.
sunstroke and heat prostration that
must have effected him. “If ignorance
is bliss then he must be the nations
biggest blisser”, I would suggest you
reprint a copy of “Trees” for his
benefit if he reads the paper.
A Constant Reader
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Return Engagement
Dr. Edwin Heath
World Famous Hypnotist
in
WINGHAM TOWN HALL
Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday,
APRIL 28 - 29 - 30, MAY 1
One of the strangest things about this modern world
is the care which man lavishes on his livestock, and the
utter disregard with which he treats his own kind.
Talk to any horseman oi* cattle breeder and you 11 find
how much thought and Avork there is to breeding thor
oughbred animals having the characteristics most desir
able for the purpose for Avhich the animals will be used.
Through selective breeding animals have been given Aveak
or fierce personalities, large or small size, various colors,
short or long* legs, and countless other attributes as the
situation warranted. In the canine field man has created
new breeds at will for every conceivable purpose or whim.
Science of course has done much to raise the stand
ards Avhich apply to humans. But sometimes the improve
ment seems slow.**
NOT VERY SPORTING
Last week, during the smelt run near Toronto, police j
reported that smelt fishermen had torn the front steps off
lakefront cottages to make bonfires on the beach, and
residents in the neighborhood complained of the wild ,
parties and acts of vandalism by sportsmen in the district. ■
The incident is not an isolated one. At various times ,
we’ve heard reports of so-called sportsmen driving over
fields of wheat, cutting farmers’ fences, throwing beer ,
bottles and litter around, shooting up the countryside and
generally committing acts of unorganized vandalism. So
much so that sportsmen generally are getting a name for
being uncouth, ill-mannered, vicious, dangerous boors.
It’s a pity. As long as such goings-on continue to
make the headlines* conservation clubs and those sincere-’
ly interested in their work are going to have a tough
struggle. Streams are going to be posted, and the country
side plastered with “No Trespassing” signs.
For all sportsmen, including the genuine ones, will
be tarred with the same brush.
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WHERE WE CAME IN
Mr. J. H. Christie, the conductor of
the Wingham Choral Society, was pre
sented with a beautiful watch fob, at
the close of the final rehearsal on
Thursday evening. Mr. N. T. Sinclair
who made the presentation, said
the gift was in no way meant to show
the value of Mr. Christie’s work, but
just as a token of their.hearty apprec
iation of his untiring efforts on the
Society’s behalf. Mr. Christie suitably
replied.
H. C. MacLean made a trip to Pal
merston last week.
Reeve McKibbon is in Toronto this
week attending the United Drug Com
pany's convention.
Mrs. E. A. Hammond is visiting for
a few days with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Kerr, at London.
Mrs. Thos. Leaky, of Palmerston,
visited for over Sunday with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Pattison.
Messrs. Geo. Spotton and H. B.
Elliott were in Toronto last week at
tending the meeting of the Printers’
Cost Congress.
Miss D. Mitchell and Miss Fixter
have returned to Alma College at St.
’^Thomas, after spending the vacation
at their parental homes in town.
Miss Amy Pearl Hiles, the talented
elocutionist, who has been visiting for
a few days with Miss Mae Lloyd, left
for her home in Kincardine on Mon
day.
Local devotees of Softball had their
initial innings on Monday evening,
with a good attendance, and a bubb
ling over of enthusiam. All entries for
the local schedule must be in by April
25th, and this season it will be option
al for the first baseman to wear a
glove. Following are the officers:—
president, Edward Small; vice-presi
dent T. H. Gibson; sec.-treas., Lloyd
Hingston; Manager, Frank Preston;
Press Reporter, R. A Coutts, In all
probability softball will be the only
organized sport in town for the young
people this season, so it should not
be an impossibility to make the season
a real success.
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Crawford and
Kenneth, have returned home after
spending the winter at St. Petersburg,
Fla.
Mr. and Mrs. Finnigan and three
daughters of Seaforth, spent Sunday
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Day, Morris.
Mrs. John McGee has returned to
her home in Belgrave, after spending
the winter months with her daughter,
Mrs. Simpson, in London.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Howson, who
spent the winter in California, have
arrived in Toronto, where they are
spending a few days with their dau
ghter.
Dr. and Mrs. (Rev.)Perrie attended
the 85th Convention of Knox College
on Tuesday evening, when their son,
D. K. Perrie B. A., received his, dip
loma. Mr. Perrie won the Jean M.
Hislop Scholarship No. 2, this
being the second scholarship he an
nexed in his theological course.
BIRTH
ERNEST—In Wingham, on April
15th, to Mr. and Mrs. John Ernest,
a son.
Editor,
Advance-Times,
Wingham; Ontario
Dear Sir.
With all this -talk about beautifying
the town for the 75th anniversary, I
think something should be done about
the memorial to the fallen heroes of
Turnberry Township, down in Lower
Town,
I understand
now privately
township is no
its upkeep, but
memorial is a
munity in its present condition.
Surely somebody is responsible for
it. If it can’t be repaired and made
to look like a proper memorial, then
it should be torn down
that this property is
owned and that the
longer responsible for
at the same time the
disgrace to the com-
completely.
A Veteran
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FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
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TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
A recent news story carrying the heading “Ex-cor
poral organizes Reich army of 500,000”, must have given
a few chills to people in this world who are old enough to
remember the years between the First and Second World
War.
Some of them may recall that a fellow named Hitler,
who at one time conquered the whole of Europe but is now
doubtless forgotten, was also an ex-corporal, and also
started off from small beginnings. And ’ before he was
finished, it took practically the whole world to stop him.
An armed Germany apparently has no terrors for the
powers-that-be these days. But those who have long
memories are apt to wonder if history is liable to repeat
itself*
The members of the W.C.T.U. spent
a most pleasant hour at the home of
Mrs. Thos. Field last Thursday after
noon, when Mrs. Geo. Hanna, Mrs.
James Gilmour, Mrs. Geddes and Miss
Pringle contributed to a literary and
musical programme. Afterwards Mrs.
Anderson presented Mrs. R. J. Tyn
dall with a gold life membership pin,
in recognition of nine years efficient
and sacrificing services as President.
A social hour over the tea cups
brought the meeting to a close.
Fire committee of Wingham Coun
cil have made arrangements to test
the new siren to-morrow morning at
10.30. It is stated that this new alarm
will send its wailing screech to the
town limits and beyond, and cannot
be mistaken for anything other than
a fire alarm,
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talk
pots
that
idea
Despite the fact that we are having
a very backward spring this year, a
dandelion was found in bloom on Mon
day on the lawn at the home of Mr.
W. T. Miller, Pleasant Valley.yIn the Famous Sayings Contest re
cently conducted by the Star Weekly,
Mrs. (Dr.) George Ross was in the
first hundred out of 50,000 entries,
and won a prize of $15.00. Mrs. B.
Fox, Guelph, (nee Dell Walker) also
was a prize-winner in this contest, re
ceiving S25.00.
Mr. George W. Schaefer, former
Winghamite, on Monday evening was
elected president of the Goderich
Board of Trade.
Mr. Irwin J. Luther, A.D.C.M., of
Peterborough, played the organ in St.
Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on
Sunday.
Miss Isabel Habkirk, nurse-in-train
ing at Toronto General Hospital; is
spending a couple of weeks’ vacation
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O.
Habkirk.
Mrs. Henry Justason and family
moved on Monday to Stayner, to' join
Mr. Justason, who took a position
there about a month ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Baker, of Galt
were Sunday visitors with Mr. and
Mrs. A J. Walker.
Mrs. W. H. Haney was the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Florence Hasse, in
Detroit last week.
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interest thewith
about the flower
street and think
has an excellent
Editor,
Advance-Times,
Wingham, Ontario.
Dear Sir:
I have followed
in the paper
on the main
Mr. Keating
for beautifying the town.
One thing that does worry me, how
ever, is the flowers are to be watered.
In Victoria there is probably more
rain than in Wingham and while they
may not need to water the plants out
there, they will certainly need to be
watered here.
If the pots are high enough to es
cape damage from trucks, etc., they
will be pretty high for convenient
watering and unless somebody goes
around with a watering can-and a
steppladder, I don’t see how it can
be done.
Of course, if the council really does
want to have flower* pots, they will
find a way of watering the flowers.
Let’s hope they will be as willing to
spend some money on permanently
beautifying the town as they are on
decorating it for the 75th anniversary.
Name witheld by request.
Editors Note:—From talking to
Councillor Keating, --we understand
that he has devised a system for wa
tering the plants which will be work
ed from the town truck, using a tank
of water, a pump and hose. He figures
the job could be done quickly and ef
ficiently by this method.
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NEW FEATURES — MORE LAUGHS
MUST BE SEEN TO BE BELIEVED
Presented by -
The Wingham Branch 180 Canadian Legion
ADMISSION
Public School Children 30 centsAdults 60 cents
Relieve That Tired Feeling
by CORRECTING those
FOOT TROUBLES
SEE MR. S. LINDER, of
Kitchener, well-known
FOOT SPECIALIST and
MANUFACTURER of
FEATHERWEIGHT
ARCH SUPPORTS,
who will be at my store to give relief to those suff
ering from Foot Ailment,
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TUESDAY, April 27
WEDNESDAY (morning), April 28
CALLAN SHOES
Phone 12 Wingham
(CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN CANADA)
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First Sunday after Easter
11.00 a.m.—Morning Brayer & Sermon
2.30 p.m.—Church School
7.00 p.m.—Evening Prayer and Meditation '
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Phurs., April 28th—8.00 p.m.—‘Missionary Meeting
Guest Speaker-
Miss Elsa Peters of Pakistan.
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Spielvogel-Marshall
On Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock
in the Listowel Presbyterian Church
parlor, the Rev. M. V. Putnam, B.A.,
officiated at the double ring wedding
of Betty Doris Ann, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. N. Marshall, of Listowel, to
Reginald Garth Spielvogel, formerly
of Wingham, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Spielvogel, of Victoria Street,
Wingham.
Irhe bride was charmingly gowned
in white nylon net over satin with
lace bolero and headdress formed in
a halo crown of rhinestones and a cor
sage of red roses.
Miss Shirley Marshall, sister of the
bride, was bridesmaid, and was dress
ed in a formal gown similar to the
bride in apple green and corsage of
pink roses.
Best man was Gerald Fryfogle, of
Wingham.
Following the ceremony a wedding
dinner was served in the Church hall.
Receiving with the bride and groom,
the bride’s mother was gowned in
navy nylon with white accessories and
a corsage of white carnations, while the
groom’s mother wore gray tone on
tone satin striped taffeta with pink
lace nylon trim and pink and grey
accessories. She had a corsage of pink
carnations.
The bride’s table was centred with
a three-tier wedding cake on a mad-
eria-style lace cloth. Pink and white
streamers Were used for decoration.
For a trip to Niagara Falls, New
York and other points south, the bride
donned a powder blue gabardine suit
and red accessories.
Guests who attended the wedding
from out of town were from Toronto,
Sudbury, Guelph, Kitchener, Strat
ford, Palmerston, Wingham, Atwood
and Britton.
On their return the happy couple
will reside in Listowel.
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