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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-04-21, Page 8NEWS OF BELMOREPage Kight The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, April 21, 1954 CONSERVATION Lpcal Residents Celebrate Birthdays and Anniversary Natural Cycles Keep Checks and Balances In Wild Life Fish, insects, birds and animals pass through cycles, In Canada's north­ land there are periods of scarcity fol­ lowed by renewal of abundance. These affect all the small animals. The Arctic Fox, the most important fur­ bearing animal in our Arctic, has a four-year cycle similar to that of the lemmings. The lemming can increase M from scarcity tp incredible numbers, and every fourth year there is an over-flow supply. The lynx reaches a peak about every ten years at the same time as the snowshoe rabbit. These cycles are mere incidents in the life of nature. Nature has plenty of time, stretching endlessly before and beyond our individual human life. The 'Wingham Firemen She marches kind after > kind of creature on to the stage in unending procession; some last a few centuries and are discarded, others have re­ mained unchanged as far back as our geological searches take us. But nature is careful not to let any sort of creature run away with the scheme of things. These are checks and balances. Some census-minded scientist has calculated that if a .-ingle pair of rotifers, small sea-things scarcely to be seen, were allowed to breed undisturbed they would fill the known universe with a solid mass of rotifers within a year. This does not happen, because the rotifers have en­ emies, and their food is limited. In some cases human beings need to take, a hand in reducing the number of wild things. Our national parks are limited areas, which will support only a cer­ tain number of animals. Unless the excess can find living space outside the parks, it must be removed by kill­ ing or trapping. If this is not done, there will be starvation, disease and stunted1 growth among and destruction of the erosion following close Men only step into Control picture when nature does not seem up to meeting the challenge of new conditions. Unless they act carefully they may cause great con­ fusion in the’ scheme of things. Some years ago a drive was made to destroy animals which were killing deer in Kaibba Forest, western United States. Then the deer increased so greatly that they ate themselves out of food. It was necessary to reduce them by killing, and to restore the animals which kept the deer in check. the animals, park by soil grazing. this kind of Present The Arthur Circle Flayers of Goderich in. “MADAM ADA” A Three-Act Comedy in the Town Hall TUESDAY, APRIL 27 8.15 pun. Cancer Society to Continue Research YOU CAN’T BEAT GEORGE CAMERON Authorized Ronson Repair Depot All kinds of Lighters and Pipes Repaired Cameron’s Billiards WINGHAM . ONTARIO to Renew A good shoe can be brought back to good condition through the modern equip­ ment in our shop. HARRY BROWNE In a recent statement in Regina, Mr. F. G. Butterfield, National Presi­ dent of the Canadian Cancer Society, said that support of fundamental re­ search is accepted by the Society as, “one of the privileges of its relation­ ship with the National Cancer Insti­ tute of Canada.” / Mr. Butterfield pointed out that the gradual increase in the cancer death rate and the baffling growth of such forms of the disease as lung cancer make fundamental research of “prime importance”. The Society spends about one third of the money raised in its annual Cancer Campaign in the support of research. (The balance is spent for public education and wel- | fare.) Most of this money is expended through the National Cancer Institute which has been described as the “Pro­ fessional arm of the Society”. The Institute is made up of doctors and scientists and has representa­ tion from every professional' group in the country that is interested in Can­ cer Research. Last year the Institute provided over $350,000 in grants-in-aid to the country’s leading researchers working in Canadian hospitals and universities. “It is upon just such men that we must depend for any real advancement in our fight against this dreadful disease that strikes down both young and old”, Mr. Butterfield said. Before You Buy See PHILIPS TV 21-inch Console SS19-00 Here is a 21-inch television console with magnificent realism. Picture sharp and clear in every detail with amazing depth and superb tonal fidelity through Philips super sensitive speaker. Cascade tuner increases range. High picture definition. Built-in antenna. Four position zone selector switch on front. Slanted glass removable for easy cleaning. Full-tone cabinet in mahogany, walnut or oak (cabinet on casters). Adapts easily and economically to UJBLF. $ 38” high, 80%” wide, deep OTHER MODELS FROM $299 GUARANTEED SERVICE McGILL Radio and Television We Service Every Set We Sell F 90th Birthday We offer hearty congratulations and best wishes to one of our es­ teemed ladies, Miss Hannah Stokes, who will celebrate her 90th birth­ day this week, on April 22nd. Though Miss Stokes has been handicapped practically all her life, by haying to walk with crutches, she is always cheerful, keenly interested doings of the community, interesting conve^sational- everyone enjoys going to was eldest in a family of of whom are still liying; bright and in all the and is an ist, whom -visit. She ten, eight and all in this community. 94th Birthday The people of this community were much interested to see in The London Free Press last Saturday, a splendid photo of Mrs. Robert Nickel, who celebrated her 94th birthday in the McKay rest home, Wingham, last week; Mrs. Nickel, we are pleased to say, enjoys ’ remarkably good health for her age and was able to enjoy her birthday cake with 94 candles on it. She lived practically all her life in the Belmore district and her many friends here all join in offering her sincere congratula­ tions, and best wishes with continued health to enjoy them. 58th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lincoln, two esteemed residents of this commun­ ity celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on Thursday, April 15th. Their many friends and neighbours extend their congratulations wishes for more years of happiness. • Board Meets The library board met on day evening at' Elmer Zinn’s home. Rev. Harold West was elected chair-1 man and Mrs. E. Zinn was re- j appointed secretary-treasurer. It was decided to join the “Book Pool” being inaugurated by the Huron County Library. This is really an exchange of books between the different libra? ries. Fifty books will be arriving soon, so watch for them. It was arranged to have the Howick library books exchanged. Y.P.U. Meets The regular meeting of the more-McIntosh Y.P.U. was held in the basement of the McIntosh church last Thursday evening. The meeting opened with a hymn. The Scripture was read by Peter Newans followed by prayer. Business was discussed and the meeting was then turned over to Bill and Murray Mulvey who had charge of the topic. Games were played and the meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction. Preparatory Service Preparatory service will be held in the Presbyterian Church on Friday evening, April 23rd, and communion service the following Sunday, April 25th, at 2.30 p.m. Daylight Saving Time. and best wedded Wednes- also Tp. Bel­ Mission Band The Happy Helpers’ Mission Band met at the manse on Friday. In the absence of Mrs. Fred Double- dee, Shirley Merkley and Dorothy McNee took charge of the juniors at work on their scrap books. Mr. West took charge of the senior boys at their wood-work and Mrs. West help­ ed the senior girls with their sewing. All were called together for the reading of the story of the Christian Bell by Mrs. West. All repeated the Mission Band purpose. John Newans, president, then took charge of the business. The minutes were read and approved and twenty answered the roll call. Shirley Merk­ ley and Dorothy McNee offered to be clean-up committee for the next meeting. Peter Mulvey and Lois Fitch offered to take up the offering and Ruth Fitch to play the piano for the next meeting. Eva Dale Mc­ Nee and Janet Horton took offering, With Mr. West as "Jesus Loves Me” was sung repeated the closing prayer. Easter Services Preparatory service was well tended at McIntosh Church on day evening, with the pastor, Rev. Harold West in charge. James and Velma Busby, Shirley and Janice Boyd were received into the McIn­ tosh Church by profession of faith and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Davidson and Robert Aitken into the Belmore Church by certificate of transfer. On Sunday morning, special Easter communion service was held in the Belmore United Church. The choir sang the anthem, “The Birds in Chorus Singing,” with Mrs. Carl Douglas taking a solo part and Mrs. Harold West and Miss Jean West a duet. Rev. Harold West;, ipreached a very inspiring and thoughtful ser­ mon to a large congregation. Card Party Nineteen tables were in play at the weekly card party last Monday night. John Doig, Tom Darling, Alex and Gordon Inglis were in charge. Mrs. Jim Harper won the lucky prize. The euchre prlzes-were won by Mrs, Wilfred Dietrich, Mrs. Robert Nickel, Ernie Merkley and Boyd Marshall, The solo prize went to Elmer Has­ kins, garet Ballagh recently. * i Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Edgar, . and Mrs. E. Kennedy and Ricky were , dinner guests of Mr, and Mrs. Hun­ kin on Sunday, Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Mike Keiffer on the birth of a son, in the Wingham General Hospital on Saturday, April 17th, Among those spending the week­ end are; and and and week. Barry and Murray with Mrs. John Inglis; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nickel and daughters of Breslau, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur. Wheeler, of Kitch­ ener, with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nickel;.Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Abraham and Tommy^of London, with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Abraham; Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Mulvey and Mary Patricia, of London, with Mrs. John Mulvey and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mulvey and family; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown, Shirley and Billy of Milton with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lincoln and Lance; Mr. and Mrs. Barney Kiemar, of To­ ronto, with Mr. and Mrs. John Fitch Sr.; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Bronson and Ronald, of Galt, with Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Ballagh; Miss Gilda Stapleton, of Wingham, with Doris Doubledee; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rejd and family Bolton with Mrs. Neil McNeil, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Manners and Edward of Owen Sound and Mrs. Margaret Simpson and Miss Marion Simpson of Wingham, called on Mrs. j Peter Hakney, Mr. and Mrs. Norman [ Newans and Mr. and Mrs. Good Friday. Easter callers with Mr. Elmer ’Zinn were, Mr. and Dahms of Mildmay and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Dahms of Kitchener and Mrs. James Austin and Mrs. Alvin Fitch. Mrs. F. Johann and Wilfred and Miss Mae Johann visited on Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Johann and David and the little new daughter, Heather Aileen, in Tees- water. We regret to report that Mrs. T. L. Inglis is a patient in Wingham Hos­ pital. Her many friends hope she will soon be able to return home. Mrs. Thomas Aitken, Mrs. Ella Smith, Miss Iris Smith, Mr. John Aitken and Billy ^pent Saturday with Mrs. F. Johann and Wilfred and Mr. and Mrs. E. Zinn, The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. Leroy Bender, in the death of his brother, Tilford, who passed away in Wallace Tp. recently. The funeral of the late Mrs. Her­ bert Miller held from the Edgar funeral home was largely attended. Pallbearers were, Alan and Tom Darling, Robert and John Ferguson, Leonard Metcalfe and John Abram. Flower bearers were Walter and Jimmy Edwards, Ronald and Murray Baiers and Gerald Edwards. Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Jeffray and Mr. Robert Jeffray visited after church Sunday with Mrs. R. Jeffray at Wilfred Weitz’, near Clifford. Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Ballagh, Terry and Darlene, Mr. and Mrs. Alan. Darling, Harvey and Lois, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Darling, Sunday. Misses Isabel and Margaret Darling are home for Easter holidays but plan to attend the O.E.A. convention in Toronto this week. Mr, with relatives and friends here Mr. and Mrs. Stan Mockford children, of Toronto, with Mr. Mrs. W. Nickel; Mrs. Mockford children are remaining for the Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Death, Curle on and Mrs. Mrs. Ira Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nethery, of Sar­ nia, spent the week-end with relatives in the district. Gordon Wilkinson, of Binbrook, vis­ ited with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. H, Wilkinson, over the week-end, Mrs, Carl Bennett and Raymond, of London, visited on Tuesday with Mrs, E. Stapleton,? Jim Anderson, of the O.A.C., at Guelph, spent the holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Anderson. Miss Eileen Holmes and Peter Mor- tiss, of London, spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Joe Holmes, Everett Grasby, of Toronto, visited with his parents Mr. and Mrs, Harry Grasby, over the week-end. Mrs. Glenn Swan and family, of Brucefield, spent Sunday with her father, Mr. Harry McClenaghan. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Armstrong, Reta and Kenneth, of Thorndale, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. David Armstrong and with Mr. Martin Gras­ by. Clifford Kelly, of Western Univer­ sity, London spent Easter week-end with his parents, Mr. Kelly. Marilyn and John spending the Easter their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Campbell, at Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs. Alec. Styles, Billy and Patsy, of Mimico, spent the holidays with ’ Miss'Cora McGill. Easter visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miller were Misses Dorothy Cad­ well and Paula Corbett,, of Ottawa, and Misses Kathleen Pringle Christine Isbister, of Wingham. Sunday visitors with Mr. and C. H. Wade were Mr. and Mrs. Wade, Miss Grace Harris and Beatrice Wade, of Fordwich, Mr. and Mrs. Ewart McPherson, of Lucknow, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Wade and Rhonda Lynn, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Cruickshank, Mary Ann and Ellen, all of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Nethery, of Blyth, and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Neth­ ery and Mary Isobel, visited on Sun­ day with Miss S. J. Nethery. Mrs. Thos. Shoebottom has returned to her home after spending several weeks with1 Mrs. Joyce Brandon and Mr. and Mrs. Stan, Halliday, in Lon­ don. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fairservice, of Londesboro, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Shaddick and Gerald, of Clinton, visit­ ed on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Walsh. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wightman were Mrs. Wallace Sholdice and Billy, of St. Catharines, and Mr. and Mrs. James Wightman and Donald, of Listowel. Mrs. Florence Carol, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Walsh. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gerber, of Nipis- sing, and Douglas Gerber of Western University, London, were week-end guests with Rev. and Mrs. Chas. D. Cox. Lloyd Anderson, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lobb, of Clinton, visited on Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. Chas. D. Cox. other known irritants such as am­ monia water, hypochlorite bleaches, phosphates and abrasive powders can cause eczema, according to Dr, Brun­ ner. Organic solvents in waxes and polishes also can be a contributing factor. Mild dryness redness and scaling are generally the first signs of this type of eczema. Fissuring and crust­ ing can result from continued expos­ ure to soap and water. This may lead to blistering and thickening of the Skin. Extreme itching, burning and discomfort are common complaints. Dr. Brunner said many patients treated recently have had an eruption on the'hand for years. Few cases can be cleared up in less than four weeks, and some require up to three months of treatment. Similar eruptions can be seen in bartenders, soda jerks and others whose work calls for use of household cleansers. Dr. Brunner recommended avoid-? ance of contact with irritating agents. Patients should do a minimum amount of wet housework and should wear rubber gloves over soft cotton ones in order to permit the condition to clear up. Continued use of rubber gloves was recommended for cured patients as a permanent protective measure. The largest limestone quarry in Eur­ ope is in the English county of Derby­ shire, MASSEY HARRIS and Mrs. Wm. Campbell are holidays with and Mrs. Wm. Miss Cleaning Agents Increase Cases of Housewives’ Eczema Strong cleaning agents in the home are causing an increasing incidence of “Housewives’ eczema,” according to an article by Matthew J. Brunner, M.D., in the current journal of the American Medical Association. 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