HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-04-28, Page 4>**<e Wiir The Whigham Advance-Times, Wednesday, April 28, 1951
FIRES THAT BURN IN THE SPRING
Every spring there’s a rash of grass fires, many of
which require the attention of the fire department, and
add to the burden of the taxpayer.
There’s nothing we like better than burning grass,
and in this respect we seem to have many kindred souls.
But we must admit it’s a silly pastime. And when grass
fires get out of control, causing damage to property and
even risk to life, perhaps something should be done about
it.
People light grass fires and then call the firemen
when they get out of control, Perhaps if a fine was levied
on such offenders, the practice would be less popular.
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NOT THE ONLY ONE
Talk about Toronto and its new subway, of which
there is plenty these days, reminds us of the song about
everything being up-to-date in Kansas City. Except that
Toronto, instead of having gone about as far as it can go,
is now faced with the prospect of building another under
ground; this time from east to west.
We doubt if Toronto will be any more popular with
the rest4 of Canada because of its subway. And, if Toron
tonians insist on describing its glories, some one is apt to
remind them that subways have long since ceased to be
news.
In 1885, almost 100 years ago, plans were made for
the first subway in London, England, and it was operating
8 years later.
As we recall, Toronto was talking about the traffic
situation a lot longer than that.*
SIXTY YEARS AGO
NOT FOR PUBLICATION
Every once in a while we attend a meeting at which
some matter is discussed which is “not for publication”.
Perhaps we’re prejudiced, but we don’t go too much
ior this type of undercover stuff. Generally speaking, we
.•figure that what people don’t know may very well hurt
them, old adages to the contrary. Especially if the infor
mation not for publication concerns public matters in
which everyone has a right to be interested.
A newspaper’s job is to report facts, and sometimes
it’s hard enough to do. To ask it to withold information
is to make the job even harder.
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INFORMATION PLEASE
Eor a joke, a friend of ours used to answer the tele
phone with the terse command,-“Start talking”. We are
reminded of him when we telephone some of the good
people of Wingham and district.
Usually they say “Hello” alright, but often that’s as
far as it goes. Ask if Mr. Jones is in and they’re liable to
say simply “Yes”, and let it go at that. Or if Mr. Jones is
out they’re liable to say “No”, leaving you to guess
whether he has left the country or is merely outside on
the verandah. As for offering to have him call back, or
asking you to leave a message, many people apparently
haven’t heard of the custom.
The Bell Telephone Company does a pretty fair job
of public relations. We’d like to see them conduct some
courses on telephone manners.
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GIVE THE LADIES A CHANCE
We don’t remember too much about the days before
women were allowed to vote. But our impression was
that women, by obtaining the franchise, were going to
drastically change the world for the better. .
We haven’t noticed much of a difference. Somewhere
along the line the ladies must have lost interest in the
project.
It’s a pity. Perhaps women really could right the
world if- they elected themselves into the seats of the
mighty. We doubt if things would be very much worse
than they are at the moment.
It might be a good idea if the ladies would recapture
some of the suffragette zeal which was so popular with
them forty years ago. Most of the men, right now, would
probably be willing to give them a chance.
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LIGHTS UNDER BUSHELS
Mr. Robt. Mclndoo is going into
horse flesh pretty extensively. He has
recently purchased Mr. Jas. Angus's
fine pair of drivers.
Mr. Fred Johnston, foreman of Mr.
Thos. Bell’s furniture factory, is ser
iously ill. His many friends in town
will hope for his speedy recovery.
Mr. John A. MacLean is erecting
several dwellings on the corner of
Edward and Shuter streets, the work
of excavation having been commenced.
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FORTY YEARS AGO
Rev. F. E. Powell, of Toronto, was
visiting his father, T. K. Powell, Esq.,
of Turnberry, last week.
Miss Shirley Donaldson, of Wing
ham, spent the week-end with her
grandmother, Mrs. C. Perdue.
Miss P. Powell left for Detroit on
Thursday last on a visit to, her
brother, Mr. John Powell, who has
been very ill for some time.
Arrangements have been completed
for a monster celebration in Wingham
to be held on Dominion Day.
The Postoffice Department has is
sued a public notice calling attention
to the fact that all parcel post re
strictions with regard to the weight
of parcels up to eleven pounds, instead
of six pounds as originally provided,
have been removed.
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TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
Old Winghamite’s Opinions
Miss Kathleen Terriff, of Toronto,
says: "I enjoy reading the Advance-
Times and am looking forward to the
"Old Home Week”.
F. W. Mertons, Weston, says: "Regret
that Wingham is not going to put on
the proposed Old Home Week this
year. We were all looking forward to
a visit to the old town this year. We
must defer the pleasure, however, until
the old boys and girls will be there
to meet us.”
J. F. Galbraith, Toronto, states:—
“Your paper is always full of interest
to me and I think a good deal of cred
it is due you. I regret that the Old
Boys and Girls re-union is at a
standstill, but if Jack Hanna cannot
put it across, nobody can.”
Albert J. Snell, of Toledo; Ohio,
whose interest in the old town retains
a youthful air, expresses himself:—“A
subscriber of 50 years, I am enclosing
subscription for next year. Such art
icles as Will Fleuty sent in bring back
memories of happy boyhood days
spent on the banks of the Maitland.
Surely there must be enough real fel
lows in Wingham to put over the Re
Union. I cannot believe that the/ are
going to take a back seat to Clinton
and Goderich. I am going to send you
a list of the make inhabitants of
Wingham of over 50 years ago. I can
recall over 90% of them. If any Wing-
hamite comes through Toledo, look
me up. The latch string is on the out
side of the door, 402 Rockingham
, Street.
Bert Mitchell received, some cuts
about the head and a good shaking
up when he pitched headlong off the
running board of a car over the fen
der. He was about to step off the car
when a sheep ran across the road, the
driver bringing the car to a sudden
stop.
Fred Piper, for some years popular
salesman in Hanna & Co’s Clothing
Stores, leaves on Monday for Oshawa,
where he has a position in the leading
store in the automobile town. His
many friends in town are pleased to
learn pf his advancement, and to
know that his ability as an artistic
window dresser, and good salesman,
has been recognized.
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FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Mr. W. A. Heughan purchased the
Kew Harness Shop last week and he
took possession on Saturday morning.
Mr. Heughan for 20 years prior to
coming here, conducted a similar busi
ness at Milverton. Mrs. Heughan and
their son, Caldwell, will take up resi
dence here shortly.
Mr. .Abner Cosens has a check that
is somewhat of a novelty as it is for
only one cent. He received it as a divi
dend from Cities Service Oil Com
pany, Barthesville, Okla. It cost three
cents to mail the cheque, would re
quire a three-cent stamp if he were to
cash it, also exchange. Needless to
say, Mr. Cosens is just keeping it as a
souvenir.
Miss Fairy Fells, of Wyoming, ac
companied by David C. and Peter D.
Scott, of Detroit, visited at her home
here over the week-end.
NOTED MISSIONARY
COMING TO WINGHAM
’Peters has done untold, good in the
villages of Pakistan which comes un
der her care,
The influence towards a better
Standard of living, born out of the
self-respect that honest work gives,
reaches into many village families—
that is the result of the women’s work
programme of the Technical Services
Association. The plan was to provide
employment by means of handicrafts
for refugee Muslim women and Chris
tian Village women, all of whom were
desperately poor, Knitting, crocheting,
embroidery and the sewing of child
ren’s garments are the skills taught.
As a result of this work an order for
67 sport pullovers was completed by
the village girls in eight days.
The Rev, F. A. Peter, with his train
ing in engineering, architecture, agri
culture and medicine, has also bade a
tremendous contribution to the uplift
ing of the lives of the people he has
come in contact with. Notable in his
achievements has been his direction
arid promoting of irrigation and well
drilling operations. For his outstand
ing work prior to 1946 the Rev. F. A
Peter received a high honour in the
New Year’s Honour List.
Through the Technical Services As
sociation many come into contact with
the Christian Church for the first
time. While learning to help them
selves by technical skills they hear
the message of the love of God ex
pressed in Jesus Christ. This has re
sulted in many conversions to Jesus
Christ and His Church.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all to attend the service and hear Miss
Peter.
Bridge Club
There were 6% tables present for
Thursday’s meeting of the Wingham
Bridge Club, The results are as fol
lows :
North and South: 1st., Mrs. G. God
kin and Miss M. McCallum; 2nd., Mrs.
R. E. McKinney and Mrs. F. A. Par
ker; 3rd., Mrs. J. A.'Wilson and Mrs.
A. R. DuVal.
East and West: 1st., Mrs. G. H.'Ross
and V. Dittmer; 2nd., Mrs. E. A. Van-
Stone and Mrs. J. J. Brown; 3rd. and
4th (tied) Miss Y. McPherson and A.
R. DuVal, J. H. Crawford and G. Mac
Kay.
SUMMER SEASON
STARTS EARLY
Encouraged by the size of the week
end crowds and warmer weather,
some of the board walk proprietors at
Port Stanley have opened up for busi
ness.
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Larvex........93c $1.43
Wood’s Blockettes
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Moth Bombs .... $1.39
Moth Spray 34c 60c 90c
Moth Balls ... bags 15c
Moth Flakes . bags 15c
Rex-Eq 53c (Rinse) 75c
Cleaners
Nyal Kle-Nem .... 35c
Energine .... ? 35c, 60c
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KERR’S DRUG STORE
FOR QUALITY PRODUCTS
Many organizations in town have press reporters who
do a wonderful job of reporting their activities. Others
are more reticent, and with some it’s a bit difficult to get
any report at all.
We find this hard to understand. Most organiza
tions who labor in worthy causes are anxious, and rightly
so, to have their efforts publicized. This paper is glad to
report such activities, and we feel sure our readers are glad
to read about them.
With so many organizations in town, however, it’s
hard to keep track of all their activities, and harder still
<to find time to go chasing after reports of meetings.
Send us a report of your next meeting, if you aren’t al
ready doing so. We’ll be glad to publish it.
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On Thursday evening, April 29th.,
at 8 p.m., the people of Wingham and
community are going to have the op-
ortunity to hear and meet Miss Elsa
Peters, a noted missionary of Paki
stan. Miss Peters who will speak at a
missionary service in St. Paul’s Angli
can Church, comes of a missionary
family, of which she is the third gen
eration to work on the Tibetan bor
der.
Working with her brother, the Rev.
F. A. Peter, as co-director of the
Technical Services Association, Miss
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Second Sunday after Easter
11.00 a.m.—Holy Communion
2.30 p.m.—Church School
7.00 p.m.—Evening Prayer withdrawn
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Thurs., April 29th—8.00 p.m.—Missionary Service
Guest Speaker—Miss Elsa Peters of Pakistan
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Thurs., April 9th?—3.00 p.m.—Ladies’ Guild Meeting !
in Parish Room i
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