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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-06-16, Page 1Subscriptions $2.50 per year, 6c per copy pOUSED THE GLIM—Last Wed­ nesday’s ball game -between Wroxeter and Wingham battery had to be post­ poned because of light failure, and don’t thing -there weren’t some sput­ tering players, officials and fans around on Thursday morning. Ap- parently it was all a misunderstanding and the Mayor has assured all and sundry that it won’t happen again. 0-0-0 EVERYBODY HOMERS — Just about everybody must have homered on the Battery team at Tuesday night’s game, when the Wingham Battery took Belgrave to the tune of 30-6. The Battery boys needed some •encouragement, after being upset by the Lucknow Juveniles on Friday. 0-0-0 PLUG FOR ANNIVERSARY—Mar­ vin Howe, M. P. got in a plug for the 75th anniversary on the “Report from Parliament Hill” program over CKNX a week ago. He noted seeing in the Advance-Times that plans for the celebration were going ahead steadily. 0-0-0 TAKING A CHANCE—Kids who swim in the river, and parents who let them are taking a chance during the hot weather. Apart from the con­ testant danger of water accidents, authorities warn of the threat of poilo, which has made its appearance'in Toronto recently. Apparently unfresh water is a good place to contact the disease. Wingham Lion Midgets, hockey champions of Ontario for 1954, were honoured at a banquet and presenta­ tion in the Armouries on June 11th, under the sponsorship of the Lions Club and the town of Wingham. . Guests at this event included the boys themselves, along with their par­ ents, coach Vic Loughlean and Mrs, Loughlean, trainer Arnold Vint and Mrs. Vint, Mr. and Mrs, Mike Weichel of Elmira, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Christie of Toronto, Nels Hill of Goderich, Dennis Riggin, -of Hamilton, Tom Rafferty and DeWitt Miller. Lion president, Stewart Beattie was chairman. Lion tamer Jack Reavie DR, WM. CONNELL WAS BELOVED PHYSICIAN Most people of the Wingham and Lucknow communities feel that they lost a true friend when Dr. William Morton Connell died suddenly on Sat­ urday afternoon, June 12. Dr. Connell was born’ in the lage of Lucknow 58 years ago, only son of William Connell and wife, Mary Somerville, both of whom were members of early Scottish pio­ neer families. From earliest boyhood he wished to become a doctor, and after vil- the his completing his schooling at With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1954 the the 0-0-0 MAILING LIST CLOSED mailing list for the anniversary cele­ brations invitations was closed last week, and invitations have been sent out to all names that were in the committee hands as of that time. Anyone wishing to send invitations is asked to drop in to the Advance- Times office, get their own invita­ tions and mail them themselves. Publication Notes Library Changes The Wingham Public Library re­ ceived favourable mention in the Ont­ ario Library Review, a publication de­ voted to the interests of libraries across the Province. The story carried a picture of the newly-decorated., library, taken by town clerk W. A. Galbraith, showing the interior of the library and the new librarian’s desk. The story was as follows: "During the last year extensive changes were made in the library. The ceiling was covered with accoustic tile and new flourescent lighting was in­ stalled. All shelving was replaced by new shelving of a modern type. A new desk was built for the librarian and a section at the rear, of the main room was made into a private office for the librarian. The whole library was brightly painted and now presents a very at­ tractive appearance. Since this change circulation has been increasing”. —Kitchener Record Engraving Lucknow and Wingham he began his medical course in 1914 at the School of Medicine, University of Toronto. When he offered himself for active service in the First War he was re­ jected because of a heart condition, and advised to take up work less de­ manding, but he continued with his medical course and graduated in 1919. In his final year he was chosen a member of the Honour Medical Fra­ ternity as one of the outstanding stu­ dents of his class. His internship was taken at Western Hospital, Toronto, and Mountain Sanatorium, Hamilton, af­ ter which he began to practice with Dr. J. M. Robb of Blind River, at that time Provincial Minister of Health. While at Blind River he met Daisy Kennedy, of Thessalon, a graduate (Continued on Page Twelve) the the ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Foster, of Science Hill, wish to announce the engagement of their only daughter, Anna Mary, to Mr. William John Sea­ man Fisher, of Milton, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher, Wing­ ham. The wedding to take place at Mount Pleasant United Church, June 26th, at 2.30 p.m. F26b Club Banquet and pianist, Harold Pym took charge of the song sessions. They were assist­ ed, or otherwise, by several Dions and by a quartette of hefty midgets which included Messrs. Bain, Hodgkinson, Houghton and Lancaster. In the line of Lions business, acti­ vities chairman Rod Macintosh re­ minded the Club that the Peanut Drive is on Friday, June 18th. He asked all Lions to do a good job of giving the people in Wingham a chance to stock up on Planters’ Pea­ nuts for the holiday season. Lion Bill Conron, manager of championship team, introduced players and their parents. Mayor DeWitt Miller brought greet­ ings from the town council and ex^ tended best wishes for the future suc­ cess of the boys. President Stewart then called on Tom Rafferty, prominent sportsman and sports editor of CKNX, to take over as chairman. Tom congratulated the team on the championship they had won under Lions sponsorship and reminded them that sponsors are a very important part of winning championships. Mr. Rafferty then in­ troduced Nelson Hill, vice-president of the WOAA. Mr. Hill gave the boys some good advice before presenting the John Mitchell Trophy, emblematic of the WOAA championship, to Jim Campbell, captain of the team. The chairman then introduced Jack Christie who has served a long and effective term as secretary of the O. M.H.A. Mr. Christie told something of that organization and reported that 18,000 boys are playing hockey in the Ontario Minor League. He passed some worthwhile thoughts along to the boys before presenting the Roger Matchett Trophy, the award they won as Ontario champions. Ken Hodg­ kinson accepted this trophy. Lion Bill Conron introduced Mr. R. > C. Deyell and Charlie expressed his pleasure at the fine showing made by the team. He asked the players and officials to accept copies of a team photo from himself and Imperial Oil Limited. Chairman Tom then presented as special guest and speaker Mike Wei­ chel, president of the O.M.H.A. Mr. Weichel acknowledged that the boys had been given a lot of good advice, then he went on to urge that the hockey schedule be kept in its proper place in life's schedule. It must not clash with getting an education or with living as a Christian and a gen­ tleman. At the best a term in big league hockey is short and uncertain and only one player in several thous­ and ever gets there. Mike told some good stories that fitted into his ad­ dress and made it delightful indeed. Dennis Riggin, a Kincardine boy, and a junior goalie in the Detroit farm organization spoke briefly. The final presentation was made by Lion Hugh Carmichael on behalf, of the Lions Club to the team and its leaders. They received Sports jackets in Lions colours with’ the Lions Crest and the O.M.H.A. championship in­ signia on them. Thanks for the jac­ kets and- the evening was very well expressed by captain Jim Campbell. The meeting closed with O Canada, the Lions closing song and Lions roar. WOLF CUDS TO HELP MAKE WINGHAM A "TOWN OF FLAGS Members of Wingham’s two Cub Packs are going to help make Wing­ ham a "town of flags", according to plans of the 75th Anniversary commit­ tee. The committee aims to have every home in town decorated for the celebrations, and the Kinette Club has offered prizes for the best decorated homes. Members of the Cub packs are plan­ ning to canvass every home in town With sets of flags which will sell at 40c for a set of five. : Cost to the com­ mittee will be ?0c, and in selling them the Cups will make; a profit of 10c which will go into Cub funds for use in their summer camp. Householders are asked to purchase their flags from the Cubs when they come around, thus aiding in the decoratioin of the town and helping the same time. The "town of flags” used by the celebration conjunction with the conducted bus tour of the town, scheduled for Sun­ day afternoon. It is hoped that every- home in town will be decorated when the old timers tour the town. Cubs at the idea will be committee in old Old Friends Meet At Advance=Tiines After 60 Years Mr. Alex Nethery of Sarnia, an Morris boy, came into the Advance- Times to renew his subscription. His attention was attracted by a person sitting in the front office and he said to Mrs. Davis, "Isn’t that Billy Fleuty sitting over there?" It was, so Billy got up to find out who knew him, and Mr. Nethery said "I haven’t seen you, Billy, since I saw you in an Orange parade sixty years ago". What a memory^ for faces he must have! It was a pleasant re-un­ ion of old friends. ANNUAL SERVICE The North Huron County L. O. L, will hold their annual church service in Wingham United Church, June 20th at 7 p.m. All members are urged to be at the hall at 6.30 p.m. F16* SHOWER A shower will be held in the Fores­ ter’s Hall, Belgrave, Friday, June 18, for Mr. and Mrs Gordon Wilkinson. Ladies please bring lunch. F16* OFFICE CLOSED The office of Dr. W. A. McKibbon will be closed from June 17th until July 18th. F1623b GARDEN PARTY AT GORRIE St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Gorrie, Will hold a garden party in the Community Hall, Gorrie, on Wednes­ day, June 23. Supper served from 6.30 to 8 p.rii. A play "Too Much Matri­ mony" will be given by church young people. Admission $1.00, Child­ ren under 12, 50 cents. F16* BRICK UNITED CHURCH ANNIVERSARY Sunday School, Flower Sunday and Church Anniversary will be held in Brick United Church, Sunday, June 20th, at 11 a m. and 7 p.m. Rev. How­ ard Dickinson, of Goderich will be the giicst speaker. Plans for approaching the County Council in an effort to have strings removed from a $15,000 County grant were made at the regular meeting of the Wingham General Hospital Board on Thursday. At the January session of the Coun­ cil a grant of $15,000 was made to Wingham General Hospital on condi­ tion that no surcharge is made on patients residing anywhere in the county, Since then the hospital board has imposed a surcharge on patients from within the hospital area whose municipalities are not contributing to the cost of the new wing on a pro rata basis. On Thursday board mem­ bers discussed ways of pursuading County Council to withdraw the "no surcharge" rider to their original grant. Roy Cousins, of Brussels, pointed out that County Council should be in­ formed that the surcharge is not directed at all residents of the county but only at those within the area whose municipalities have not contri­ buted. He said that there seemed to be an impression in Council that a patient from Exeter, for instance, would he surcharged in Wingham Hospital, should he suffer an accident and be hospitalized here. Such is not the case, and Mr. Cousins said that the point should be made clear to the Council. Protects Contributors Another point made was the fact that a surcharge was made necessary in order to protect those municipalities which have already contributed. Cited was the case of Morris Township, County Cauricil Was In Wingham Monday The Brunswick Hotel was host to 34 members of the Huron County Council on Monday, when as part of their tour of the county, they stopped off in Wingham for lunch. The tour, conducted by bus, is an annual event for members of the council. Starting’ at Goderich on Monday morning, the council travelled to Au­ burn to see the site of a new bridge there, went on to Fordwich to inspect the recently completed bridge there, and came back to Wingham for lunch. Later in the day they visited Clinton and the Centralia airport, returning in the evening to Goderich. During their • stay in Wingham, Mayor DeWitt Miller was present at the luncheon and gave a short address of welcome. Reeve R. E. McKinney was host to the council at his home on Minnie Street before the luncheon. On Tuesday members of the council toured the University of Western Ont­ ario, at London, and visited the stud­ ios of television station CFPL. MARK FIRST BIRTHDAY OF SECOND MILE CLUB WITH POT LUCK SUPPER Fifty-two members of the Second Mile Club were present at the council chamber for the celebration of the first birthday of the club. A pot luck supper, served by the members them­ selves and a birthday cake were feat­ ures of the celebration. The birthday party marked a year of activity on the part of the club, whose members, all ladies, gather each week to play euchre and enjoy a social evening. Between thirty and forty members gather for the meetings. Following the supper, readings were given by Mrs. Matthew Bell, Mrs. Maude Dodd and Mrs. Peter Gowans. A solo was given by Mrs. H. Aitchison and a duet by Donnie and Sandra MacDonald. Mrs. William Kennedy played a few selections on the piano. A sing song was enjoyed by the members following the entertainment and the evening was rounded off with several games of bingo. Members of the club decided that they would continue to hold meetings during the summer months, as they did last year. Re-elected as president of the club was Mrs. Matthew Bell, Mrs. Isobel Kerr was re-elected vice-president, and Mrs. William Kennedy was again named secretary-treasurer. During the past year the club has been operated on a self-sufficient basis, charging members a token fee every meeting night to cover the cost of refreshments. Mrs. Kennedy, sec­ retary-treasurer, reports that the club has never had more than $6.77 in the treasury since its inception, but that it has always managed to meet small current expenses. TO ENTERTAIN AT MANSE its at on Mrs. A. Nimmo will entertain “The Manse” at a Trousseau Tea Saturday, June 19th, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. in honour of her daughter, Margaret, whose marriage is to take place on Saturday, June 26th. Please accept this announcement as an invit­ ation. -« F16* Boys’ Quick Action Prevents Drowning at Howson's Dam the Golf Tournament Held Wednesday Winners at last Wednesday’s tourn­ ament at the Golf Club were as fol­ lows? Men’s low gross 18, W; French; low gross (1) 9, G. Howson; low gross (2) 9, S. Scott; low net 18, J. W. Callan; low net (1) 9, O. Haselgrove. Ladies’ 1st. low gross, Mrs. M. Du- Val; 2nd. low gross, Mrs. H. Camp­ bell; 1st. low net, Mrs. W. McCool. Following the tournament a tea was served by the ladies of the club. W. H. French now holds the low score for the season with 75. Ready for the Tag Dag Bib’W 'i Mr. Peanut and his friends are coming to town on June 26 to assist the Lions Club in a fund-raising tag day for their program of child welfare and community service work. Originally scheduled for next week, the accompanying "blitz" campaign of ddor-to-door canvassing will be held this coming Friday instead, Remember the dates, Friday, June 18th for the "blitz" canvass, Saturday, June 26th for the tag day. Stock up on peanuts then, and help the Lions help the children. A near tragedy occurred at Howson dam last Wednesday after­ noon when Ivan Guy, aged 10, got into difficulties in the swift current below the dam while swimming there. Over two hundred children were swimming in the river at the time. According to witnesses the boy had been playing on the apron of the dam when he slipped and fell into the water, which is about 15 feet deep at that point. Four fellow swimmers went to his rescue, floating a log out and towing him in to shore, Barry Fuller, Ron Ste. Marie, Johnny Merkley and Frank Houghton were responsible for the rescue, th© latter diving from the bridge into the water below to go to his assistance when he heard the cries for help. No Life Guards The incident was reported to be one of several at the dam during the past few weeks involving children who have been swimming there. Since the hot weather arrived a great number of children have been swimming in the river without any supervisors or life guards in attendance. Although the river at that point is quite deep in spots, and drops off quickly from the bank, not all the children who bathe there are able to swim. The possibility that the river may be put out of bounds for swimming purposes has been discussed by th£ mayor and council who are anxious that everything possible be done to prevent a fatality there. Also discuss­ ed has been the possibility of placing life preservers at the spot. Police Chief Bert Platt, discussing the question of putting the river out of bounds, said that it might be dif­ ficult to enforce such a ban unless some sort of a river patrol is organiz­ ed. "Kids have been swimming in the river for as long as I can remember", the Chief said, “and it will be no simple matter to make them stop”. He suggested that parents of the ,children should make an attempt to keep them away from the river. Talk of Swimming Pool In the wake Of last week’s near drowning a good deal of talk has been going on around town about the pos­ sibility of building a swimming pool. Although nothing has materialized so far, a good many citizens seem to feel that Wingham should have a pool before some child is drowned in the river, Interested parties are reported to be looking into the question of costs. which contributed $18,000 to the new construction. Across the road are people from Grey Township, which has refused to contribute who pay no more for hospitalization than the people of Morris. Board members felt that in fairness to those who have contributed the surcharge should be made, Mayor DeWitt Miller, who was pre­ sent at the meeting in his capacity as chairman of the publicity committee, said that he thought the main point to impress upon County Council was the fact that Wingham Hospital serv­ es a community of 16,000 people, and with only 48 beds cannot do the job properly. Mr. Miller said that if the County grant is withdrawn because of the surcharge the board will be unable to build the new wing, and that happens, it will be necessary for the hospital to revert to a 48 bed hos­ pital, in which case half the popula­ tion in the area would be without a hospital. Mr. Miller thought that the pro­ rata scheme of paying for the new hospital should be explained to the Council and the fairness of surcharg­ ing patients from those municipali­ ties who have not contributed. "I think that if they understand the need for the new wing they will realize there is no alternative," he said. Discriminating against Win gharri? The question of whether the Coun­ cil was discriminating against Wing­ ham General Hospital in putting on the surcharge was also discussed. The fact that no surcharge was placed on grants to other hospitals was men­ tioned. The board decided it would leave the matter of approaching County Council on the question to Reeves Roy Cousins, John Fischer and R. E. Mc­ Kinney and Deputy Reeve Art Gib­ son, board members who also sit on the Council. A resolution was draft­ ed by the board for this purpose. Mrs. Iris E. Morrey, superintendent, announced that Mrs. Mary Peddle, of Fordwich, has been engaged to con­ duct the certified nursing assistants’ course, which will start at the hospi­ tal this fall. Mrs. Peddle is now em­ ployed at the Listowel General Hospi­ tal. R. H. Lloyd, reporting for the building committee, said that progress on the boiler room and laundry was coming along slowly, H. C. MacLean, chairman of the board, said that he thought as soon as the grant from the County Coun­ cil and Provincial and Federal grants were verified, the board would be in a position to go ahead with the build­ ing of the new wing. He said that the board now has over 90 per cent of the $200,000 needed, and should be ready to call for tenders as soon as government grants are verified. Member Paper Wins Awards at London Publishers of The Advance-Times, who also publish the Gazette, at Mild- may, were in London at the end of last week to attend the annual con­ vention of the Ontario Weekly News­ papers Association. The Mildmay paper was award­ ed second prize (tied with the Ath­ ens paper) in the Joseph T. Clarke Memorial Trophy event, for news­ papers published in towns 1500 and Under. The Mildmay paper has taken sec­ ond prize five times in this award, took the first prize trophy two years ago and completed the eight-year term with one third prize. Editor of the paper is Robert O. Wenger. Even more gratifying was the win­ ning of second place in a new con­ test by one of the employees of the Mildmay paper, John Hafermehl. The award is given by the Aurora Junior Chamber of Commerce for the best advertising layout by a back-shop em­ ployee under 25 years of age. John has only been in the business for the past year.' Lawn Bowlers Hold First Mixed Jitney The Wingham Lawn Bowling .Club held their first mixed jitney on Fri­ day evening with 10 rinks in play. Two eight end and one six end games were played With the winners being Mr, W. H. French, Mr. F. McCormick, Mr, B. Martin, M1‘. B. Porter, Mr. G. Howson, Mr. O. Haselgrove and Mr. G. Williams for the men. The lady win­ ners were Mrs, J. Kerr, Mrs. G, Mac­ Kay, Mrs. O. Haselgrove, Mrs. G. Wil­ liams, Mrs, R. E, McKinney, Mrs. G. Howson and Mrs. W. M. Davis. The ladies are planning on a tourn­ ament for Wednesday afternoon, June 16th, starting at 2 p.m.