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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-07-21, Page 9I Subscriptions $3.50 per year, 6c per eppy WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1954 —dmim— ALONG THE MAIN DRUG Ry The Pedestrian Decorations Blossoming Forth For the Anniversary Celebration Married 50 Years ANY APPLES? The back to school part of the anniversary program is expected to bring some of the former teachers back to Wingham Public School. There should be some great old get-togethers between former tea­ chers and former pupils. They're plan­et ning coffee and doughnuts to round • off the classroom session. * * ♦ HELP SALUTE WINGHAM—CBC’s "Salute to Wingham” program, at the town hall on Sunday morning of the celebration, should be worth dropping in to see, with Wingham in the spot­ light from coast to coast Tickets may be obtained at the Advance-Times, CKNXj or McKibbon's drug store. No charge, this one’s on the CBC. UNLIKE FATHER—Bill Grover took his son fishing last week-end, and Bill Jr. succeeded in showing the old man up. While all Sgt. Bill man- - aged to snag was a beat-up catfish, young Bill latched onto three nice bass running up to about 14 inches. 0 Now Bill Sr., is going to take lessons. ♦ * * % PAINT SIGNS UP—Judging frpm the look of the old town, with a new store front being painted almost every day, the paint business must be flour­ ishing. Some of-the oldtimers, back in town for a visit, hardly recognize the place. • * * SQUIRT GUN—■-Strangers in town, and some of the townsfolk too, have been intrigued by the truck which has been seen around town with a’ tank on the back and a syringe-like affair for squirting water. Turns out" it’s the water truck which waters the flowers in the flowerpots. With the lack of rain during the past few weeks, it’s a gOod thing somebody thought of the idea. ‘ * * * BLACK STUFF—The long-awaited black-top arrived this week for the east side of Josephine Street. So far the difficulty seems to be to find open spaces at the curb to lay it, with Wingham’s usual parking problems. Somehow or other it seems to be going down. • « ♦ OLD GLORY—A. couple of week’s ago we complained about only.” one flag flying in Wingham. Now there are plenty of them, including the Stars and Stripes. Some people are 1 wondering how it got intozthe act. MANY OLDTIMERS HOPE TO BE IN WINGHAM FOR CELEBRATION The town’s anniversary decorations, which have already been drawing ad­ miring glances from ' visitors >and townspeople, alike, have been put up on the west side of Josephine Street, and will be erected on the east side of the street as soon as paving has ,|5een completed. About 60 wagon wheels, painted in gay pastel colors, will be used, as well as 16 birthday cake signs, painted by Mrs. W. B. McCool, and six large keys with th& slogan "key to a good time”. Clare Cantelon, in cahrge of the decorating committee, has planned most of the decorations. Three weeks ago he started rounding up wagon wheels at farms in the surrounding Norm Keating of the invitations committee for the 75th anniversary, has been receiving many cards and letters from oldtimers who have re­ ceived invitations to the celebration. Although only those who needed ac­ commodation were asked to reply on _______ ______ ____ _ ________o the postcards, many have returned I district. Acting on tips phoned in by them or sent letters indicating their ' intention of attending. Mrs. Mary Pringle, of Los Angeles, writes to say that she felt a little homesick on reading about the cele­ bration. She and her husband lived opposite the Baptist Church in Wing­ ham ’when they were first married. She says that if she were a bit young­ er she would certainly be here for the _ , _ _ _ oelebration, but she is 93, and thinks in the garage of John W. Hanna, M.P. the trip might be too much for her. i P. Assisting with the painting were Mrs. Pringle would 'like to know of . Ron Lee. Gord Deyell and Dutch Du- people of her own age who are still i charme. ’Each wheel has a 75th anni- living here. Iversary sign on it, with such slogans Ernest Green, of New Westminster, as "Wheel in for a good time”. Also B. C., regrets he will not" be able to helping the painters were Lloyd Case- _ r a a • i i mnrsn TPi’orl ’NT/n'Io fllon people as a result of a notice in the newspaper, Mr. Cantelon spent a week gathering the wheels. Jim Currie, Ken Pattison, Sam Vanstone, Jack McBur- ney, Bill Elliott and Bert Hastings were amongst those donating 'to the cause. Jack Walker, of town, supplied the truck for the collection. After the wheels had been gathered together, painting operations started * ' Pennants, Streamers, Draw Tickets Ready Pennants, streamers and draw tic­ kets are now available at the Advance- Times office for merchants participat­ ing in the Dollar Day promotion. Any of the businessmen who have not picked up their promotional mat­ erial, are asked to call for it as soon as possible.” Bluevale Girl Wins In Amateur Contest Sharon Ann Grubbe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Grubbe, of Blue­ vale, was a finalist at the amateur contest, conducted in connection with the Seaforth Lions Club 19th annual carnival on Monday. She was awarded a prize of $50 for Highland dancing. John Brent, of Wingham, was mas­ ter of ceremonies, and Ross Hamilton, was program convener. IIOWICK LEGION AND IIOWICK LIONS ANNUAL FROLIC Howick Legion and Howick Lions Annual Frolic will be held in Wrox- eter Park, July 29 - 30. Two big nights, ferris . wheel, kiddies’ r.ides, games of chance, entertainers, square dance competition, bingo, fireworks each night and draw for 20 good prizes. , F21,28b ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Helen Elexy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Howard Haldenby, Holyrood to Don­ ald Keith Cameron, Wingham, second eldest son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Alexander Cameron. Marriage to take place in July. * F21* VVJEJ.A UUb MAJ UMAC W attend, since his holidays have already been set for ■ September. However, he hopes to visit Wingham then and familiar faces. James Elston, of Winnipeg, who been away from Wingham for years, will be coming back for reunion. Mrs. E. Wadland, of Sarnia, is turning for the 75th anniversary. Born here one year after the incorporation of the town, she hopes some of her old friends will be on hand to wel­ come her. Mrs. Isaac Davidson, of Orange­ ville, states that the more she reads of the celebration preparations in) the Advance-Times, the more enthusiastic she gets. She’ll be here. - Warwick, of London, Harry Merkley and Mrs; says that in spite of living for at for Herb see has 60 the re- Mrs. D. W. mother of Will King, in London “up home to be here Mr. ____ _____, _ _____ Wingham: boy who used to’ work at Hanna’s store'.and now lives in Van­ couver will be coming back for the celebration. Mr. Wightman is now en­ gaged in the novelty wholesale ness. 13 years, she still says Wingham”. She hopes the celebration. Wightman, a former more, Fred Ross, Nels Nichol, Glen Sinnamon, Lloyd Ellacott and Ed. Edi- ghoffer. Young Walton McKibbon? Bill and Grant McIntyre assisted by run­ ning errands and generally making themselves useful. Much of the lumber for the project was contributed by Lloyd’s factory, and dipping of the signs was done free of charge by the Wingham Manufac­ turing Company. Helping erect the • decorations were Jack Walker, Bill and Ron Lee, Gord Deyell, Dutch Ducharme, Stewart Cowan, Hugh Carmichael, Lloyd El­ lacott and Milford Foxton. Only the fact that paving had to be done along the west side of the street prevented the committee from finish­ ing the job last week. It is expected that the balance of the decorations will be erected as soon as the paving is completed. Besides the flags which are now flying across the street, the committee plans to put up several "Welcome” banners, which will be placed across the street pear the town hall. Mr. and Mrs. William Field, who celebrated their Golden Anniversary at their home on John Street last Wednesday. Forty guests were present for the celebration, including the1 couple’s six children and fourteen grandchildren. —Staff Photo. busi-- 99th Battery Leaves For Camp Saturday J About 100 men from the Wingham, ListoWel, Walkerton and Goderich bat­ teries of the 21st. Anti-Tank Regi­ ment will leave for summer training camp at Petawawa this week-end. The advance party yvilll leave on Fri­ day and the main party on Saturday. About 25 men from the 99th Bat­ tery will go to Petawawa, under com­ mand of Captain J. A. Jackson. They will leave by truck on Saturday morn­ ing arriving early Sunday, and will return the following Saturday. A pro­ gram of field artillery training and competition will keep the boys busy for the week. The regiment will be under the com­ mand of Lt. Col. E. D. Bell, E. D. of of Exeter. Wingham officers present will be Capt. J.' A. Jackson, Capt. L. M. Wedd and Lieut. Jack Stephens. WINGHAM ARTIST TO BE HONORED A plaque in honor of George Agnew Reid, “muralist and painter of the Canadian life and scene” will be plac­ ed at the entrance to the town hall by the. Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada this fall. The late Mr. Reid was born near Wingham, and became well-known for his paintings of the Canadian scene.Dr. Fred Landon, London, chairman of the board, was in Wingham on Monday making the necessary ar­ rangements for the placing of the plaque. OLDTIME PICTURES STILL WANTED Clare Cantelon and his decorating committee are still looking foi- oldtime pictures of the town and townspeople as they used to be, for decorating the registration room at the town hall. Clare says unless more pictures are forthcoming there won’t be enough to make a worthwhile display. Particularly wanted are old views of the town, group pictures of athletic teams, and other organizations, and other pictures of interest, If you have any picures of this nature,-phone Clare at 70J. He’ll take care of them, and return them safely. attended summer At Figure Skating School in Guelph Irene Saint, daughter of Mrs. Fred Saint, Wingham, the Guelph Figure Skating school from June 28th to July 11th, under the instruction of Mr. Ross Smith. She.passed in bronze figures, fiesta tango, will waltz and skating 10 hours a day, she accomplished in two weeks what others did in nine weeks. Shorty Brooks also attended for 11 days and now John Wild is attending for three weeks. Damage $450 in Gorrie Crash SERVICE YESTERDAY FOR ALVA J. WALKER wasat $450 accident on the rniles south of Damage estimated caused in a truck-car Gorrie Sideroad, five the village. Mrs. Fred Montgomery, of Wroxeter driving her husband’s car along the road, was in collision with a pickup truck driven by Cameron Carswell, of Harriston. No one was injured. Our Town" Cast Rehearsing For Opening Show Next Week Wingham Girls- Continue to Win i Those who were on ‘hand on day night, July 19, at the Wingham Park at seven o’clock witnessed an­ other victory for the Len Crawford Dodgers over the Harriston Junior Girls. Mr. Len Crawford, a promirifent business man in town, has purchased flaming red and white sweaters for the girls.The game on Monday night was a little sloppy and was not played as swiftly as the. fans might have ex­ pected. Here’s the reason! These girls never saw fans before and they cer­ tainly never hearl them cheer. The girls would like to say thanks to you wonderful fans who cheered them on to victory. - • • Wingham girls have played every team in the league and are very proud to say they have never suffered a defeat. The girls played seven innings and at the end of the time the score Was Wingham 15, Harriston 10. Now girls you have the fans behind you, let Us see you coming home with the championship. Best of luck in the future games. Mon­ The cast of the play "Our Town”, produced by the Wingham Community Players, went into final rehearsals this week in preparation for their opening night a week from Friday. Up until now Director Vin Dittmer has had the cast doing bits and pieces of the play which was divided for re­ hearsal purposes into several smaller sections. This week’s rehearsals will be com­ plete for the first time since the play got started a month and a half ago, the entire cast running through the whole play from- beginning, to end at "each rehearsal. Observers at the 4icene report, that the play is coming along nicely, with just about everybody knowing their lines. Rehearsals this week will be ‘for the purpose of smoothing off the rough edges, and three dress rehear­ sals will be held next week before the first performance. - Popular Play Most people seem to ’ think "Our Town” is a difficult play to produce, although they qualify the statement by saying that it is well worth- the .effort. When it was originally pro­ duced, the play had a long run on —-------------1---------*---------—---- by Dr. Art Irwin, action as it goes cast include Dr. A. Broadway, and was .made into a pop­ ular movie just before the war. As a production it is somewhat of an innovation on the -stage, since there is very little scenery or props, and a narrator, played helps guide the along. Members of the W. Irwin, Raye McKnight, Bill Con­ nell, Molly Brent, Joyce Langridge, George Hall, Ross Robinson, Jjm Cur­ rie, Norman Welwood, W. T. "Doc” Cruickshank, Ruby Saint, Jack Gor- butt Jr., Dennis Smith, Bobby Rintoul, Bill McIntyre, Irene Saint, Clifford Coultes, Marie Phillips, Mary Louise Flach and over a dozen extras. An­ other twelve or more people are en­ gaged in lighting, sound effects, make­ up and as stage hands. Tickets are now on sale for "Our Town”, at the Advance-Times office, station CKNX, and from ^members of the cast. Admission -is 50c. Alva J. Walker, well known in Wing­ ham as a former funeral director and furniture store owner, died in Wing­ ham General Hospital on Saturday, after a lengthy illness. He was in his 65th year. Born in Brussels, he came to Wing­ ham with his parents at an early age, when his father, the late James Walk­ er, purchased the business in 1898. He entered his father’s business as .an apprentice in 1905, serving with him until the latter’s death in 1922, when he took over’ the business. He re­ tired from the business in 1948 for rea­ son’s of health.I AMr. Walker was a past master of the Masonic Lodge No. 286, a member of the Oddfellows, the Loyal Orange Lodge and the Wingham Lions.Club. He served for several years on the Utilities Commission and at one time was treasurer of the Ontario Funeral Service Association. Surviving besides his wife, the for­ mer' Olive M. Chapman, are four daughters, Betty (Mrs. N. A. Muffitt), Toronto; Dell (Mrs. Dr. Bruce Fox), Guelph; Verne (Mrs. G. Galbraith), Brussels; and Joyce (Mrs. John Heal), Hensall; five sisters, Mrs. A. A. Flem­ ing, Windsor; Mrs, C. Devlin, Toronto; Mrs. C. C. McIntyre, Peterboro; Mrs. W. J. Kerr, Toronto; Mrs. G. L. Bak­ er, Parry Sound, and six -grandchildren. Service was held at 2 p.m, on Tues­ day afternoon from the Wingham Un­ ited Church under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge, with Rev. Alex Nim- mo officiating. Interment was Wingham Cemetery. Attempted Suicide On the Main Street in UNDER GOD’S HEAVEN Church in the Open-air at the Wing­ ham Park Bandshell. Subject Sun­ day at 7.30. "Certainly In an Uncer­ tain World”. Sponsored by Wingham Baptist Church. • F21 b Hospital Board The Boilers for Decides on Laundry Boom "OUR TOWN” Tickets for "Our Town”, produced by the Wingham Community Players are available at the Advance-Times office, CKNX, or from members of the cast. Get yours now And avoid disappointment. Reserved seats for performances on Friday, July 30th and Monday, Augiis't 2nd, at McKlb- bon’s this Saturday. F21b The following former Winghamites haVe signified their -intention of re­ turning to Wingham for the anni­ versary celebrations: Mrs. W. G. Wallace, Seaforth; Mr. ahd Mrs. Ed. Stroud, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. John Sparks, London; Mr. and W. F. Sturdy, Owen Sound; Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Henderson, London; Mrs. A. J. Edgar, London; Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Henry, Georgetown; Bertha MacKay, London; Mrs, W, D. Button, Moosejaw, Sask.; Forrest Wilson, Leamington; Blanche Bennett, Lon­ don; Mr, and Mrs. W. Hillman, New Toronto; K. Weaver, Water’s Falls; Mrs. Gertrude pennis, Bly th; Mr, and Mrs. Alan Garniss, London; Mrs. J. Hertel, Kitchener; Mr, J, Bailey, Lon­ don; Mr. and Mrs. George Patterson, Toronto; Mrs. Elsie Skidmore, De­ troit, Mich.; Mr, and Mrs. Carl Ben­ nett, London; N, L. Murch and fam­ ily, Toronto; Mr, and Mrs. J. S. Dobie, Owen Sound; Mrs. W. R. Davidson, Port Colborne; Mr. and Mrs. Morley Somers, Barrie; W. E. Forgie, Weston; Mrs. p. W. Warwick, London; A. M. Robinson, .Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Charles MacLean, Sarnia. NOTICE Browne’s Shoe Repair store will be Closed from August ivo. 2nd to 7th inclus- F21,28b Interested spectators on Josephine Street Witnessed an attemped suicide last Thursday night. And three small boys had a chicken dinner as a result. A large cockerel in the upstairs of the HoWson and Howson feed store, got loose and perched on the window ledge of the second storey. After* fan­ ning the air in a couple of preliminary passes, he launched himself out of the window, and fell flat on his face with a resounding thud in the middle of tho Josephine Street. The cockerel was a hardy bird, ap­ parently, for in spite of the crash ho wasn.’t killed outright. He lay on the pavement fluttering feebly for several minutes, with the cars going past him in both directionSf honking their horn as they went. He might have been there yet if three small boys hadn’t came along. Seeing the cockerel in the middle of the road, they let out a whoop, camo pelting down the street and scooped it up. When last seen they Were pro­ ceeding triumphantly up Josephine Street with their booty. COSTUMES FOR BENT Costumes of all types for rent for Floats and the Anniversary Ball. See them in the store beside Templeman’s Cleaners on Jose­ phine Street North. Open Thursday, July 27th and every day until August 2, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Book your costumes early and join in Wingham’s 75th Anniver­ sary. PARADE SEATS FOR OLDSTERS SUGGESTED A suggestion has been received at the Advance-Times office that mer­ chants on the main street place chairs or benches in front of their stores for the benefit of the older people in town who would like to see the Cala- thumpian parade on Monday, August 2nd. Since tre parade of floats has grown so big, it is feared that many of the oldtimers may not be able to stand the strain of waiting for perhaps an hour and a half on the curb. Besides this indications are that there will be a large crowd on the sidewalks, and the older people may be subjected to quite a bit of jostling if some provision isn't made for them. Merchants who wish to put out seats of some kind could make sure that the seats were reserved for older folk by putting some sort of a sign on them informing the public of the fact. Any Old Clothes Today? The Wingham Community Players are looking for costumes for their play "Our Town”. They need a wedding gown of 1904, a number of stiff high collars of dif­ ferent sizes, some dark capes, old- fashioned black umbrellas, ladies’ hats, dresses and shawls of the same per­ iod. Anyone who would care to lend such items as these are asked to contact Mrs. Jack Walker, phone 189. Representatives of two boiler-mak­ ing firms were present at the regular meeting of the Wingham General Hos­ pital Board on Friday night, to put forward the case for their respective boilers in connection with the new boiler room and laundry, now being erected by the board. Mr. Hendy, of the John Inglis Com­ pany, Toronto, explained the work­ ings of his company’s boiler. He told the board that the difference in price between the Inglis boiler and competi­ tive makes was due to quality con­ struction, and promised that boilers could be ready for delivery within a few days. Representing the Robert Bell In­ dustries, of Seaforth, was Mr. Brad Smith, and accompanying him was Mr. Wilkinson, of Toronto, an expert on boiler installations. Both Mr. Smith and Mr. Wilkinson sang the praises of the Bell boiler and explained its advantages over other types, citing among other advantages the ease of operation and maintenance and the availability of service from a plant as close as Seaforth. Decide on Bell Boiler Following the representations, a committee, consisting of Roy Cousins, R. H. Lloyd, Carman Thompson and Elwood Armitage were named to make the decision as to which boiler the board should purchase. After some discussion the committee decided to purchase the Bell boiler. Minutes from a previous meeting of the building committee were read. Ac­ cording to estimates the total cost of the boiler room and laundry will be in . the neighbourhood of $117,000, completely equipped. Following a visit to Toronto by sev­ eral members of the board, it was de­ cided to open negotiations for the pur­ chase of additional land to the north of the hospital. This purchase was made necessary by a change in the plans for the new wing, which will take the new building • out an extra 35 feet. Alternatives to the purchase of land were considered by the board. The possibility of building the new wing in an east-west direction was consid­ ered, but the board were informed, by the architect, Mr.. Fairfield, that the plan would not be feasible. A pro­ posal to build two storeys instead of one was canvassed, but it was decided that such a building would be more costly to build and to maintain, and would not receive government grants applicable to a chronic wing, which must be built on one floor. Estimated cost of the new wing will be $445,OQO. Need Exercise? Log Sawyers Wanted for Anniversary Contest Perhaps people are getting soft. Or maybe with all these new fangled chain saws, men have forgotten how to swing a crosscut. Whatever the reason there seems to be a dearth of entrants in Wingham’s log-sawing contest for the 75th anni­ versary celebration. In spite of the fact that $25 in cold hard cash has been offered for the first prize. Rules of the contest are pretty simple, and all you need is two good men and a crosscut saw. The contest committee will provide the 16-inch long beech log, and all the entrants need, besides their saw, is the neces­ sary elbow grease. For men who are men the contest provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate some of that brawn, and perhaps even the science-an-skill boys will h&ve a good chance at the stakes, if they have enough on the ball. So get the old saw and report to Bob Carbert at CKNX. Pulling for Wingham Jack Alexander, in charge of tho Wingham end of the tug-of-war con­ test which will be held at the town park on Monday, August 2nd., reports that his team, composed mostly of construction workers, pavement layers and bridge builders, is ready to take on the Lucknow eight. Jack says they’ve been undergoing strenuous training for the past little while, working out against a small cater­ pillar tractor, and according to Jack the caterpillar is beginning to get the worst of it. The manager now fears they may be overtrained. At any rate, the eight district men are so confident that they will be able to pull the Lucknow boys all over the park, that they’ve already spent tho prize money, according to reports. The Lucknow ropesmen have been in secret apparently, since nothing has been heard from that end. pther Contests Filled Entries for the Baby, Amateur and Fiddler's contests have been closed, with enough entries to put on a really good show at the park. Committee chairman Johnny Brent says that he could use one Or two more entries' in the step dancing and square dancing’ contests, if anyone is interested at this late date. Children’s Parade The Children’s parade will start Off at 1.15 p.m. ou Saturday, with decorat­ ed bicycles, tricycles, doll buggies and pets. Good cash prizes will be award­ ed for the three best-decorated ve­ hicles in each class. The parade will be followed by the Dr. Ballard Mutt Show at the town park for which cash prizes will be made for seven different classifications amongst the' mutts. In addition every entrant will receive as a prize a can of Dr. Bal­ lard’s dog food. All the children of town are invited to enter either their bicycles, tricycles and doll buggies, or their dogs, in either or both the events. The parade will line up at Frank Caskanettes service station at 12.30 p.m. on Saturday. Floats Coming Nicely Johnny Brent has been checking up on the people who are putting floats into the parade, and is surprised to find that many of the floats are now ready to go. A few of the slower ones haven’t even started. Time is getting short, and there’s only a little over a week left before the celebration. Those who haven’t yet got started on their floats should do so pretty soon. Anyone needing parts or assistance with their floats should contact John­ ny at the radio station. FORMER DISTRICT BOY TOURING SOUTHWEST Russel Pennington, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Pennington, con. 1, Culross Township is enjoying an. ex­ tensive trip this summer. At present he is touring the Southern States and will go on to the West Coast up to Vancouver returning home via the Western Provinces, Chicago and De­ troit. Russel is a former student of Wing­ ham High School and a 1953 graduate of the Institute of Chartered Account­ ants of Ontario. Mr, and Mrs. Pennington were thrilled on Thursday of last week to receive a phone call from Russel from Santa Monica, California, when his voice, in spite of the two thousand odd miles, came in clear as a bell.