The Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-05-26, Page 8FMe Bight The Whgbam Advance-Times, Wednesday, May 2d,
TEMTUS FUGIT!
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’•The ltailbird” |
There used to be a time when an aspiring young ball-hawk had to wait
ground ball-parks for one of the pros to make his appearance, and then tote
his spikes in for him, to get a chance to be seen by the major leaguers. The
circle has swung full around, where the teams come to the young ball
player, and offer him everything this side of the moon.
The reason for the reversal is the scarcity of pro timber and the purely
business angle of baseball today, according to Clare Hoose, chief Canadian
scout for the Detroit Tigers. The change to seeking, instead of being sought
started with World War H, when players were hard to get, and the hired
hands liked the idea so well that they’ve been playing hard to get ever since,
Hpose pointed out that sport is only another phase of the entertainment busi
ness, and as such pwst present the best performers available, and also a
change of faces from time to time,
Hoose admitted that the easiest way
to get the best performer is to buy
an established big-league star, but
that’s easier said than done. So, the
Detroit Tigers, as other clubs, have to
go into a wholesale farm system to
build their own potential stars.
This is a time-donsuming and ex
pensive proposition, but can you
think of any other way of doing it?
While today’s rising star is sought af-'
ter like the most eligible girl in town,
he has to offer much more than base
ball, something the old-timers didn’t
have to worry about. Many fans have
been lamenting the fact that there
aren’t any more characters left in
‘ baseball, and long for the palmy days,
circa; St. Louis Gas House Gang!
Hoose and ' the Tigers, however, are
just as glad to see the characters re
moved fgom the scene. With baseball
as big business, the majors are looking
first for potentially great ball players,
and then a combination of star gentle
man and personality. They have to be
an all-round personality, a credit to
their team and to baseball. While it
looks easier to catch on today, Hoose
CARDINE MERCHANTS fastball club
and lined up with the FT, ELGIN
PONTIACS of the same loop on Mon*
day night. , , , TORONTO MAPLE
LEAFS, hockey variety, who signed
KEN HODGKINSON a few weeks ago,
have high hopes that the big right
winger’ will be up with the ’‘A" club
before next season is over. He goes
to SIT, MIKES in the fall to join the
“Buzzers”, St. Mikes’ junior
team.
“B”
("m’ PICKU”
thinks it’ harder, You have to have
more on the ball, if you want to play
ball in the major leagues today! „
SPORTRAITS
PREDICTION DEPARTMENT—Af
ter being courted loud and long by
such erstwhile major league clubs as
the BROOKLYN DODGERS and the
MILWAUKEE BRAVES, not to men
tion CLEVELAND INDIANS, Wing
ham’s 17‘-year-old fireball pitcher,
JERRY FRYFOGLE, will sign with
the DETROIT TIGERS. As a matter
of fact, Jerry was taken in tow by
Clare Hoose last week-end, and he
might be signed by the time you read
this!
The interest in Wingham in soccer,
under the wing of the Wingham Re
creation Council, has been, so great,
that prospects are good for the entry
of a team in the HURON FOOTBALL
ASSOCIATION. . . . “BUD” LOTT,
who played a starry role with the
WINGHAM TOWNE HALLERS in
Junior *‘B” hockey last winter, has
shifted his allegiance- to the MILD-
MAY JUNIORS for baseball this sum
mer. ... On Monday night, in an ex
hibition tilt with the HANOVER JU
VENILES, Bud was the individual hit- .
ting star, driving in four of the Mild-
may runs with a home and a triple.
. , . DOUG LESSOR is also a recent
acquisition of the Mildmay club from,
Wingham. . . . Another boy who play
ed hockey here, TOMMY WILSON,
has secured his release from the KIN-
Ceo. Walpole
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AIR FORCE MI SET
p0R JUNE 12
Jpst like the jets in your Air Force,
time flies swiftly and the annual Air
Force Day of the RCAF is fast ap-
preaching. Canadians across the nat-
ions are invited to come out on the
12th of June to see the progress made
by the men and women of the Royal
Canadian Air Force.
At RCAF Station, Clinton, you will
not see skleg darkened with squadrons
of jets, displaying the force of Can
ada’s first' line fighter aircraft. Clin
ton ig a technical training station
which specializes in the education of
young men and women who will ser
vice, operate and maintain the vital
electronic equipment which is so nec
essary in modern aircraft. That last
sentence sounds like a definition in a
technical manual. But let’s face facts.
We are all too prone to think of the
RCAF as an organization composed
mainly of aircraft and the men who
W.A. Spring Ted
Successful Event
Baskets of colorful spring flowers
around the room and on the tea tables
made an attractive setting for the
spring tea which was held by the
Women’s Association Of Wingham
Uniteci Church on Wednesday after
noon, The large serving table was
centred with a bowl of pink tulips
and on each side were lighted candles.
In addition to the tea, tables of
home baking and candy attracted
many buyers and were soon sold out,
Receiving the guests at the door were-
Mrs. D, J. MacRae and Mrs. W. Grose, fly them. What about the fifteen -men
required to get each aircraft; into the
air?
Some students at Clinton learn to
operate radar equipment. Others learn
to operate and service telecommunica
tions equipment which is our vital
link between the man in the air and
the man on the ground. As a guest of
opr station, you will see equipment
with big and little tubes; and many
with tubes whose shape defies descrip
tion. There will be personnel standing
by to answer your questions about
these complicated pieces of equip
ment, This is your chance to*see what
goes on behind the scenes,
The great many deversified activi
ties on a technical training station will
capture the interest of young and old
alike, The young visitors will see
bright lights flashing as fighter con
trol operators practise aircraft con
trol. Their parents will enjoy quizzing
instructors on the various items set
pp in static display, Many new build
ings under construction last year have
now been completed and will be open
for inspection. Everyone is invited, so
let’s all head for Clinton on the 12th
of June and make a real day of it.
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Corporation of Wingham
CAPITAL and LOAN FUND BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1953
ASSETS
General Fixed.........................................
Less: Reserve for Depreciation
Due from Schools (for Debentures)
Public and Continuation..........
Due from Utilities (for Debentures)
Water Supply System ................
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111,333.80 111,333.80
31,285.25
$497,294.80
LIABILITIES
Debenture Debt
General............... „
Hospitals...................
Other General Debt
Schools
Public and Continuation
Public Utilities
Water Supply System
Total ..............................
Investment in Capital Assets
REVENUE and EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
December 31, 1953
REVENUE
Total Revenue from Taxation
Debenture Debt Charges Recoverable.
County Road Grant................................
Subsidies—
Fire........................................................
, Police ....................................................
Children’s Protection.... ...................
Homes for the Aged.......................
Highway Improvement ..............
Railway Tax.Distribution.............
$130,158.92 $130,158.92
10,949.07
3,215.63
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$ 21,579.72
. 3,364.75
. 41,587.09 66,531.56
.$111,333.80
.$ 31,285.25
$111,333.80
$ 31,285.25 ■
$209,150.61
288,144.19 ■
$407,294.80
REVENUE FUND BALANCE SHEET
ASSETS
.$ 10.00Cash on Hand
Accounts Receivable
$10.00
Sundry ...................................................
Agreements - Sidewalks .....................
748.23
2,367.95 3,116.18
Due from Prov. Ont. - Road Grant 4,651.69
Taxes Receivable .................................... .13,180.76 13,180.76
Property Acquired for Taxes ................50.00 50.00
Deferred Charges.... .............................680.06
Central Mortgage and Housing
Corporation Advances ...............0 10,109.54 10,109.54
To,tai Assets
LIABILITIES
31,798.23
Bank Overdraft ......
Accounts Payable ...
Debenture Interest...20.39
Central Mortgage & Housing Corp.
Deferred Income
Surplus
Total Liabilities....
10,109.54
2,339.64 2,339.64
12,939.58
$ 31,798.23
REVENUE FUND SURPLUS (DEFICIT) ACCOUNT
Balance
Balance at beginning of year.
Surplus or deficit included in
Current Budget.................
Debit Credit
16,482.90
11,882.36
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Adjustments affecting operations of previous years
Sinking Fund Surplus................. 1,434.00Sinking Fund Surplus.................
Other Transactions Affecting Surplus
New Police Car Purchased from
Sinking Fund Surplus ................. 1,377.00
Surplus or Deficit for the year .....—..
Balance of Surplus or Deficit at year end
Total ......... ............................................. 5,977.54
De WITT MILLER, Mayor
’18,917.12
License and Permits................
Interest, Tax Penalties, etc.......
Rents, Concessions, Franchises
Fines................................................
Service Charges...........................
Sale of Steam .....
Gross Total Revenue ......................
Surplus from Prior Years used to
reduce levy ................................
Total Revenue Section ....
750.60
■ 2,020.93
106.11
531.68
. 7,111.53
58.90
$ 10,579.75
785.75
473.21
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EXPENDITURE
General Government
Executive and Legislative ......
Administrative.........................
Other ...........................................
Protection to Persons and Property
Fire.......................................................
Police ............................................... .
Law Enforcement ..........................
Street Lighting ...............................
.$
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1,269.95
64.00
194.85 1,528.80
557.81 557.81
$158,248.94
4,600,54
$162,849.48
*
700.00
7,911.95
5,948.13 14,560.08.
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3,995.66
8,488.40
181.10
3,676.23
Street Lighting ................................3,676.23 16,341.39
Public Works—"Roads, Streets, etc..........
Sanitation and Waste Removal.............„
Conservation of Health......................
Social Welfare ,
Relief Assistance ... .308.58
874.50
24,276.34
3,585.42
400.00
Institutional Care .......................1,183.08
Education including school debt charges*
Recreation and Community Services ......
Debt Charges
Debenture debt charges.............
Less school debt charges ...... ,
33,541.67
9,847.88
46,166.01
6,224.69
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Interest and’other charges...............
23,693.79
150.95 23,844.74
Discount for Taxes....................................I fioci < t
County Rates .............................X jUL/iZ
18,915.48.
. 5,342.38
Miscellaneous
. Central Mortgage Taxes...................
Tax Rebates.......................................
5,178.61
163.77
Gross Total Expenditure .....____
Surplus for the year............. k * •$161,849.26
1,000.22
Total Expenditure Section
F. E. DONNELLY, Auditor
$162,849,48
W, A. GALBRAITH, Clerk-Treasurer
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