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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-08-04, Page 5ft <■ rt CBC's "Salute to Wingham Drew 300 to the Town Hall About three hundred people got up early Sunday mornipg to witness the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's “Salute to Wingham" program and the CBC’s “Neighborly News” which fol- ( lowed. And they all agreed that the ‘ program "did full justice to the town on its 75th birthday, Reid Foresee, producer of the show, made the introductory remarks and introduced Mayor DeWitt Miller. Mayor Miller in turn introduced Harry J. Boyle, program director for the 'CBC for Ontario, and a former Wing­ ham boy. Mr. Boyle recalled some of the early days in Wingham when he worked for “Doc” Cruickshank on * station CKNX. He also recalled his early days Chief Bert Platt Was Top Marksman Chief W. T. (Bert) Platt, of Wing­ ham, took first place in the expert class of Stratford Police Association’s sixth annual revolver shoot held in Stratford last week. He edged out J. H. B. Macdonald, a CPR inspector of Toronto, who won the Grand Aggregate Trophy with 338 points out of a possible 360. One hundred policemen from across Southern Ontario entered the contest. Other Western Ontario winners were James Mayes, Guelph, Who won second place in the sharpshooters class, E. K. Anderson, who won first place in the Stratford police department class, and Harold' Overholt, second in the Strat­ ford class. on his father's farm in West Wawa­ nosh and later at the general store in St. Augustine. One of his most vivid recollections of Wingham was “thump­ ing along in a rattling Model T truck with my father taking eggs, cream and poultry which he had purchased from the farmers, to the UFO in Wingham, Art Wilson, with his pipe clenched firmly in his teeth, the glasses and cropped hair, seemed like a lengend- ary figure as he directed the affairs of the great plant.” Mr. Boyle introduced a guest on the program, Mr. W. J. Fleuty, whose father was the first publisher of the Wingham Advance. Mr. Fleuty re­ called the early days when his family first came to Wingham, not long after the first settler, Edward Farley, sail­ ed his raft up the Maitland River and unloaded at a point in Lower Wing­ ham, where the two branches of the river meet. He told of the incorpor­ ation of Wingham in 1879, when he was 14 years old, and of the coming of the first English sparrows to Wing­ ham in 1875. Mrs. John Pollock was another guest on the program. Her reminis­ cences included the times when the present Financial Corner was a mere frog pond and the cows roamed in the streets of town. Hugh Carmichael, president of the Wingham Business Association, wel­ comed visitors to the celebration, and chairman Johnny Brent outlined some of the attractions yet to come on the program. He managed well in spite of the fact laryngitis. Warden William Dale, County, brought greetings from the county council and told of the part Wingham had played in the affairs of Huron County. Following the “Salute to Wingham” program a three-minute news broad­ cast interrupted the session, and then Reid Foresee came back for the “Neighborly News” program. , Neighborly news editor. Don Fair­ bairn, who was in Vancouver for the British Empire Games, was introduced by Advance-Times publisher Barry Wc’nger. Mr. Wenger pointed out that Mr. Fairbairn would be listened to with added anticipation by the people in the town hall audience because of the fact that both his grandfather, Robert Elliott, and his uncle, 31. B. JElliott spent many years as publishers 'df the Wingham Times, prior to its •amalgamation with the Advance. 'Following the roundup of “Neigh­ borly News” from Vancouver, the pro­ gram was returned to Wingham where Mr. Wenger finished the broadcast by saluting the weekis members of “Over 90 Birthday (Cltii)’?. DOES THE TOWN OWE YOU MONEY FOR THE anniversary cerebration? Persons with outstanding ac­ counts against the town for the anniversary celebrations 'are asked to.present them without delay. The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, Aug, 4th, 1954 BELGRAVE Pare to do fairly that he had of Huron W. J. Fleuty, one of the older residents of town was interviewed on the “Salute to Wingham” program at 'the town hall on Sunday morning. He reads his' script, above, with Harry J. Boyle, while producer Reid Foresee, Hugh Carmichael and Mayor DeWitt Miller study theirs in the background. The finance like to wind up celebration as and must have soon as possible. committee would their books on the soon as possible, accounts in asall If the town owes the celebration your account to general chairman, opportunity. you money for please submit Johnny Brent, at the earliest Frank Hopper’s House Wins First Prize Frank Hopper, of Patrick Street, was the winner of the award for the best decorated -house in the 75th an­ niversary celebrations. His house featured a birthday cake carrying out the theme of -the 75th anniversary. Second prize, was won by George Henderson, of Carling Terrace, and third prize was won by Roy Manuel, of Francis Street. Prize awards 'of $25 $1'5 and $10 were -made by the Kihette Club for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize respeo ‘ lively. Judges in the (contest were George Allen, of Chicago, and Mrs. MoConkie, 'of Guelph. <G. Knight Wins E. Huron Tests •James Needham, of Ripley, was the .judge for ithe field crc®> competition, sponsored 'by the East Huron /Agri­ cultural Society of Brussels. 'The .fields -were -'of Beaver oats. 'Prizes 'were awarded ras ffdllows: 'Gdldwyn -Knight, Grey Township, “88 ^points; (George Menzies, (Grey, 87; Norman Hoover, Grey, >86; .James iMair, Morris Township,'BS; John "Pen­ nington, Grey, 84; James “Ireland, Morris, 183; Graham Work, (Grey, 77; 'William Dennis, MrcKillqp Township, 75; William Smith, (Grey, '73; Richard •Procter, Morris, 72. A showing of bushel liots rat ithe fall ifair on\October 1, will !be /judged and extra 'prizes -offered. There were 17 entries /judged and ’in spite cof the serious 'dry'spCll,there tare good .crops in the district. Couple Honored Before Leaving Mr. Wm. Rowland, formerly employ­ ed by the Western Foundry Co., Ltd, moved his family to Burlington on Saturday. Mr. Rowland is now on the office staff of the Ford Motor Co. of Canada, at Oakville. When leaving the Western Foundry the office staff presented him with a lovely golf bag and cart. Before their departure the Rowlands were entertained at a mixed party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson and were given’a gift. Mrs. Bob Carbert was hostess to a pleasant gathering of ab.out twenty- five neighbours and friends. Mrs. Porterfield read the address and Helen Carbert presented gifts to Mrs. Rowland, Cheryl and Kendra. Mrs. Jack Bateson. entertained friends of Mrs. Rowland and after a very delightful evening Mrs. Rowland was .given a lovely gift for which expressed her sincere thanks. Premier, Mayors Send Their Congratulations The following messages of congrat­ ulation on the occasion of Wingham’s 75th anniversary celebration were re­ ceived by Mayor DeWitt Miller: Mayor D. Miller, Wingham Ontario. Through your member Mr. John Hanna, M.P.P., I wish to send greet­ ings and best wishes to you and the entire community of Wingham on the celebration of its seventy-fifth anni­ versary. May friendship, co-opera­ tion and prosperity continue to make Wingham a good place in which to live. WELFARE SUPERVISOR MOVED TO HAMILTON Walter Chalmers, who for the past two years has been district welfare supervisor transferred Monday to there. He office with Fred Bell, brother of Leslie Bell, well-known musician, will reside in nearby Burlington. Mr. Chalmers has been welfare supervisor here since the office was opened in> the stone block, in Sep­ tember 1952. Mrs. Chalmers will fol­ low him to Hamilton as soon as accommodation' is available. John Anderson, of Toronto, will take Mr. Chalmer’s place in Wing­ ham, as acting supervisor. 0 in Wingham, has been to Hamilton, and left on assume his new duties will work there in an Dr. and the she Leslie M. Frost, Prime Minister of Ontario. * * * Harriston, Aug. 2, 1954 Mayor DeWitt Miller, Wingham, Ontario. Congratulations on 75th anniversary of Wingham. Mrs. Ed Stolduski and son London, visited on Thurs- Mr. and Mrs. Myles Mc- con- past achieving your the Town of Former Resident Dies in Brantford Geddes presented the of Mr. E. Edighoffer the store. Mrs. Red­ When Service is Required on your Lighter or Pipe send it to CAMERON’S BILLIARDS WnraSAM ONTAflB Charles Robert Henderson, of Brant- Jord, a former .resident of Wingham, ^died in the Brantford General Hospi­ tal, on Wednesday, July 28th, of a .heart condition. He was 73 years old. ,Born in Arthur, he was married in .1902 to the former .Christinia Howes, who survives. He was educated in Ar­ thur and in early .life was a farmer. He came to this .district in 1914, and for .many years was a section fore­ man for the Canadian Pacific Rail­ way, .He was a member of the B.M. WJE. 214 Lodge, Independent Order of Foresters and the Anglican Church. Surviving besides his wife, are four children, Everett, of Detroit; Essel- ford, of Paris; Wealtha, of Brantford; and .D.onelda, of Brantford, and eleven grandchildren. Two children, Stahley .and .Marjorie predeceased him. Funeral service was held on Friday .from .the ^Currie funeral home, with iRev. Alex Nimmo officiating. Inter­ nment was in Wingham cemetery. TRallbearers were Bert Platt, Rich- .ard .Burbidge, Stan Vanstone, -William jFord, Robin Campbell, Theodore Mun- <dy. G. God- with 3 Forrest, plus 12,’ Chesley Rink Wins King Trophy The Wingham Ladies’ Lawn Bowl­ ing Club held a mixed trebles tourna­ ment on Wednesday afternoon and evening with 30 rinks playing for the King Trophy cup. The winner of the trophy was Mrs. Art Redmond, skip; Miss Reta Stern­ oil and Mrs. Tom Stevenson of Ches- Jey with 3 wins and a plus of 21, agg. 47; Miss Anne cup on behalf who now owns mond replied. The other winners were Miss Yvon­ ne McPherson’s rink of Mrs. kin and Miss Anne Geddes wins, plus 18, agg. 36; Mrs. of Owen Sound, with 3 wins, agg. 34; Mrs. McLeod, Goderich with 3 wins, plus 7, agg. 28; Mrs. Quehl of Tavistock with 2 wins, plus 16, agg. 39; Mrs. Joe Kerr, skip, Mrs. C. Armitage, Miss P. Johns with 2 wins, plus 15, agg. 37; Mrs. Townsend, Goderich with 2 wins plus 12, agg. 29. The one game winner went to Mrs. MacDonald’s rink of Stratford with 1 win, plus 8, agg. 23. . The social committee served and cookies between the first second game in the afternoon. Brown-Ficldes Rites In Wroxeter United ■ B s f i i g B i I i 1 i tea and the BE SMART! BE WISE! 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Mrs. Lyle Brothers, Wexford, played the wedding music and Mrs. Jean McDermitt sang, “At Dawning” and “I’ll Walk beside You”. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a floor-length gown of chantilly lace and tulle over satin, featuring a sweetheart neckline and lily point sleeves. The bouffant sjkir.t with lace panels fell into a •chap.el train. A juliet cap trimmed with jpearls held her tulle illusion fingertip veil and she carried red roses and white bouvardia. Mrs. Hilda Shepherd, Toronto, was matron <of honor wearing a floor­ length model of pale green nylon net over taffeta with matching headdress and carrying yellow roses. Frances Paulin, cousin of the bride was flower girl in pink taffeta with a matching jriosegay of baby mums. Groomsman for his brother was William Fiddes, Toronto, and the ushers were William Brown, brother of the bride and Fred McCarten, of Hamilton. For the reception in the church parlours Mrs. Brown chose a gown of teal blue lace with a corsage of pink rosebuds and bouvardia. She was assisted by the groom’s mother, wearing a rosewood lace costume. Her corsage was of blue cornflowers and bouvardia. For travelling the bride donned a pale blue shantung suit with blue and white accessories. Her corsage was an orchid. On returning from their honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Fiddes will take up residence at 123 Suther­ land Drive, Toronto, (BIPLETEH INTIME 5 Holmes, of London, with Miss Irene Smith, on FOR ANNIVERSARr Wingham’s new" signs, procIaini5»S; the town as “The Radio Towpt Canada” w'ere erected last week: time for the celebration. Four of signs have been placed at the sfour approaches south, past The idea last winter Stewart Beattie then president of club, was appointed to represent (fh® club on a committee. Members rag the Chamber of Commerce, the Kins- men Club, radio station CKNX rantf the town council formed' the cojbbr* mittee, the representatives: Being •dhfl Merkley, Allan Williams; W~. ‘3R- Cruickshank and DeWitt Miller pectively. George Allan, of Chicago, ®. fooniej Wingham boy and a commercials go* tist in that city, kindly agreed to draft a design for the signs. The possibility: of having signs made with reflewixvxj tape was investigated but found' to too costly. After numerous committee meetwflfr on the subject, the committee ca'JteS for tenders and the contract for priirifc- ing was awarded to Elmer and; Supervision of painting and erec£tajgr the signs was undertaken, by ‘Dee Merkley. He secured a post Ksdle digger and donated the use of one atf his tractors for the job. Much credit is due to Bill Taylor and Jim Angus,, who assisted in putting up the sfgnsL The committee in charge of Oifr project had many problems, many meetings and many difficulties getting the signs erected. They wouM. like to thank the designer, Mr. George Allen, Cec Merkley, W. T. Cruiefc— shank and Bob Rowsell, manager «jST the Beaver Lumber who gave mneh. of their time and effort in the con­ struction and erection of the signs,. to town, on. the norths and west. was originally suggeste® by the Lions Club, san® Rooney- Armstrong The marriage took place on Satur­ day, July 31, at the manse of Knox United Church here, of Mrs, Rosella Maggie Armstrong, Brussels, R. R. 4, and Mr. Leonard Rooney, Blyth, Rev, Charles D. Cox officiated. The couple were unattended. The bride was dressed in a pale blue suit with white accessories. After a wedding trip the couple will reside in Morris Township, -- Attend 90th Birthday . Mr, and Mrs. Carl Procter, Belgrave, and Mr, and Mrs, Clayton Procter, of Fort Frances, attended the 90th birth­ day party of Mrs. George Kerr, Brus­ sels, on July 29th, held at the home of Mrs. Kerr’s daughter, Miss Ella Kerr, Brussels, with whom Mrs, Kerr has resided since leaving Morris township, where she lived. .■ Mrs. Kerr enjoys excellent health and has a keen interest in the daily routine of life. Her family, Jim Kerr, Wes Kerr and Miss Ella Kerr, were present, also her three sisters, one from Weston and two from Calgary, Mr. and Mrs. E. Cardiff, were also present. Mrs. Kerr received many gifts, cards and three birthday cakes made by the family. Her three nieces from Toronto served lunch and tea, during the afternoon and evening. Many relatives and friends called on Mrs. Kerr to wish her happiness on the occasion of her birthday. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bennett, of Lon- j don, visited with the latter’s mother, | Mrs. Mabel Stapleton on Wednesday. Mrs. Wm. McGregor and Mrs. Clay­ ton McGregor, Brussels, visited on Thursday with Mrs. Mabel Staple­ ton. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Procter of Fort Frances, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hopper, on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Coultes, Marie and Audrey spent last Mon­ day in Weston. Miss Eileen visited Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Harmer, Mary Elizabeth and Helen Martha, and Mrs. Alice Allen visited with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith, on Wednesday. Mrs. Allen remained to spend a few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Procter, of Fort Frances, are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Procter. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Armstrong, Reta and Kenneth, of Thorndale, spent a couple of days last week with Mr. David Armstrong. Miss Joyce Sipes, of Owen Sound, was a guest of Rev. and Mrs. Charles D. Cox over the holiday week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Dodds, of Lis- towel, visited on Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. Charles P. Cox. Lloyd Anderson, of Toronto, and Miss Donna Anderson, London, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson. Keith Anderson of St. Thomas and Jim Anderson, of Guelph, spent the week with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. ■Earl Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCrea and Martin Grasby, spent Sunday at Eug­ enia Falls. Mr. and Mrs. de Veries, of Goderich, and Miss Jeanette de Veries, of Am­ sterdam, Holland, visited on Saturday with Mrs. Cora McGill. Mrs. Ray Crawford, Mrs. Clara Price, Mrs. Annie Thynne, Miss Annie Baker and Mrs. Howard Wilkinson, spent a .few days last week in the! Georgian Bay district. Mrs. Edith Sheridan, Toronto, is spending some holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wilkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Noble and Willa, of Streetsville, Charlie Procter of Oakville, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Procter and Cameron, of Burlington, and F. O. Charles Thomas, of Winnipeg, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Stew­ art Procter. Karen Anderson has returned home after spending three weeks with her sister. Mrs. Bill Schrieber and Mr. Schreiber and Carol, at Streetsville. The members of “Club 20” enjoyed a picnic at Point Clark on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Burke, of Mid­ land, Miss Minnie Anderson, Miss Dor­ othy, Anderson and Mrs. John Gordon, all of Weston, and Mr. and Mrs. Ford Anderson, of Winnipeg, Watt Ander­ son of Stratford, Ross Anderson, of Oshawa, Charlie Anderson of Tees- water and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jack- son of Clifford, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson. * George Watt, of Dungannon, spent last week there. Mr. and George of day with Millan. Mr. Alex Robertson has been fined - to the house during the week with an .attack of mumps. Mr. and Mrs. Melville Beecroft, John and Wayne, of Otterville, are visiting this week at the home of his brother, Mr. Gilbert Beecroft and with other relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. John Hoyle and daughter, of London, spent the week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mc- Clenaghan. Mr. Fred Leaver, of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. Chas. Leaver. Many of the farm homes of E. Wawanosh were without hydro for many hours after the heavy electrical storm during Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moss and children, of Bright, spent the week­ end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben McClenaghan and attended the , Auburn reunion. Mr. and Mrs. David Yule and child­ ren, of Toronto, who are holidaying at Inverhuron, spent Tuesday last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bee­ croft, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Paterson, of To­ ronto, spent Sunday with Mr. F. McK. Paterson, who returned from a visit with his son, Mr. Scott Patterson and family, at Manisee, Mich., last week. Mrs. Will Conn is spending this week in Wingham, with her sister, Mrs. Sam Hutchison. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Beecroft, Ron­ ald and Kirk spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Hertle, of Kitch­ ener. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Beecroft and ‘ children, Mr. and Mrs. Melville Bee- croft and sons, and Mrs. W. Dow and family spent Sunday at the home of ; their sister, Mrs. Hector Hamilton, of i Gorrie.. Quite a number of farmers in this , community-have noticed army worms ■■ in their crops' during the past few ; weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston Conn, visit- ' ed on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. Balser, of Wingham. Mrs. W. J. Coulter has been nursing Miss Emma Davidson, Wingham, who has been ill for the past few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Mitchell, \ Eleanor and Gordon, of Toronto spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Henry. Miss Olive Currie of San Francisco, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. T. O Bibb, and Mrs. Mary Galbraith, of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Currie, Mr. and Mrs. John Currie and family, of Toronto; were week-end guests with other members of their family here. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McConnell and Mr.* and Mrs. Ken Winegarden and their families, from London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. George Currie, of E. Wawanosh, also Mr. Charlie Currie of Toronto and Clinton relatives. Mrs. Rush McElroy and family of Hillsdale, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. O’Brien, of Whalen, Miss Rachel Currie of Galt, and Mr. and Mrs. iZygmunt Cho- dasewicz and Paul of London, Mr. and Mrs.’Ogden of Eaton, Sask., spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John L, Currie. Miss Florence and Miss Margaret Moir, of Toronto, are visiting with their sister, Mrs. Jas Richardson. Mrs. Turner and Marilyn Morrison attended the Vocational Bible School, held in the Oddfellows Hall, Luck­ now, for ten days. Marilyn is assist­ ing the juniors with the handicrafts, and Mrs. Turner teaching. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gillespie and children, of Sarnia, spent the week­ end with Gillespie-Farrier relatives here. Miss Shirley Chapman of Goderich, . spent last week at her home here, and the family spent the week-end on a motor trip through the North country. Mrs. John Reid of Goderich, and Mrs. Tena Nash, of Detroit, also Mrs. Toynbee Lamb, of Colbome TWp., Mrs. Harry Tichbourne, of Goderich, and Mr. Stanley Colclough of St. Cath­ arines, were visitors with Mrs. David ' Kennedy on Thursday. CORRECTIONkP. * Dryden, Mayor * Kincardine, Ont. Mayor DeWitt Miller, Wingham, Ontario. The townspeople of Kincardine extend to you and your citizens and friends greetings and celebration of versary. * congratulations on the Wingham’s 75th anni- J. A. Reynolds, Mayor.* * Huntsville, Ont. Mayor De Witt Miller, Congratulations and best wishes to Wingham on its 75th birthday. Sorry circumstances prevent attendance. Rev. D. J. MacRae * WHITECHURCH Dr. Henry Tisdale, of Grand Forks, N. Kakota, was home for the Wing­ ham reunion, and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thompson and other E. Wawanosh friends. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tisdale, of Kindersley, Sask, also visited with her sister,’ Mrs. Geo. Deyell, of Wingham, and with other old acquaintances in this district. Mr. and Mrs. St. Marie, of Kitchen­ er, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Mylis St. Marie. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Penrose, of Hamilton, visited over the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Robert Laidlaw and with his sister, Miss Eva Pen­ rose of Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Casenwre of Petrolia visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Casemore and with other relatives in Tumberry over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Laidlaw and daughters of London, spent the week­ end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Laidlaw, and with her relatives at Lucknow. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Vincent, of Au­ burn, visited on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Falconer. Mr. Chas. Fal­ coner suffered a relapse in Kincardine Hospital last week. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bott and child­ ren, of Belwood, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purdon, and little Marilyn stayed to visit here for a few weeks. Mrs.'Leask McGee, Toronto, is visit­ing this week with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McGee. Mr. pnd Mrs. Alex Nethery and family, and Mr. Jim Irwin, of Ham­ ilton, Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Armstrong and Gail of London, Miss Barbara Irwin, of Toronto, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Her- son Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnston, of Wingham, and all of their family, Mrs. Sam McBurney, Wingham, and all McBurney families from this dis­ trict, Hastings and Showers families, and Porters from Goderich, Bayfield, Exeter, and Windsor and the Carr families of Dungannon, joined in a Johnston picnic, at the Lions Park, Seaforth on Sunday. About one hun­ dred attended. Mrs. John Mason and Julia, Mrs. Ken Mason and children visited on Friday with the former’s sister, Mrs. Arthur Anderson, of Kippen. Mr, and Mrs. Elmer Shiell and sons, of London, visited over the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Shiell. Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson and • son Charles, of Feversham, visited on Sunday With her parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Watt and Rev. and Mrs. . HELENS (Intended for last week) Miss Carol Cameron, of Detroit, was holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. John Cameron last week. Mrs. Irving Hunter, of Goderich, and Miss Laura Salkeld, of Oakville, were visitors on Wednesday with Mrs. Gordon and other relatives. Mrs. Gor­ don returned to Goderich with them for a visit. Barry McQuillin spent a few days in London last week with Mr. and Mrs. John Sparkes. Mr. Charles McQuillin left on Thurs­ day morning for Vancouver with a new Chevrolet. He was accompanied on the trip by Mr. John McQuillin and Mr. Bill Thomas, of Niagara Falls. Miss Margaret Macpherson, Reg.N., of the staff of St. Joseph’s Hospital, London is a holiday visitor at her home here. Mrs. John Webster, of Toronto, is a visitor with her sister, Mrs. Crans­ ton and other relatives. Miss Anna Stuart, of Toronto, is spending and Mrs. Stuart. Donald with Mr, Larry at London. The August meeting of the Womens Institute has been postponed from August 5 until a later date. a week’s vacation with Mr, George Stuart and Mr. Joe Taylor spent a few days and Mrs. Gordon Miller and In a congratulatory advertisement, placed by the Township of Turnber^y in last week’s Historical Edition;., 3MV- unintentional error was made- ixx Stea- printing, Copy in the advertisement' refers®® to the “good will and pleasant re!a> tions of nearly half a century/’ whereas it should have read ’Tor nearly a century.” The Advance-Times apologizes for this error, and hopes that., no embea- rassment was caused to the people the council of Turnberry Townshfp through its unfortunate occurrence..-, \ 10,000 People See Big Parade (Continued from Page One) ford; best decorated bicycle, Airste Swanson, Sylvia Alexander; best die­ corated doll buggy, Debbie Foxto^ Sonya Ross, Frieda and Joan Milled best tricycle, Elizabeth Showers.. In the Dr. Ballard.mutt show £he’ winners were: Largest dog, Sandras Skidmore, Detroit; smallest Sylvie; Alexander, Nancy Hutchison; longest tail, Sandra Skidmore, Bobby McPhail? best dressed dog, Terry Brent, Janie Pointon; shortest tail, Bill Crawford? Gregory Brent; eating contest, large dog, Janie Pointon; small dog. Alva. MacDonald. Dance Was Largest' The largest audience ever drawn by the CKNX Barn Dance packed the Wingham Arena on Saturday nighty when over 2,600 paid admissions were’ taken at the door for the show and. dance. The whole floor of the arena, was crowded with dancing couples and the seats along the side were al­ most filled with spectators.. » One of the highlights of Sunday’s: program was the Drumhead Service at the town park, at which over 300 veterans from Wingham and the sur­ rounding district paraded. The parade started at the High School and march­ ed to the cenotaph, where wreaths?, were placed by H. Young, deputy zcuur- commander, ponald Adams, president.; of Branch 180 of the Canadian Legion, Rev, J. L. Coyle spoke at the cere­ mony. At the service in the town park the gathering was addressed by Mr, Ad­ ams, Jack Bateson, Mayor Miller, Dr., W. A. Beecroft, of Ottawa, Rev, Fin­ lay Stewart, of Kitchener; Rev. R. Du­ rand and Rev. A. Nimmo. Following; the service a march past was held, on the main street, with the 21st Anti- Tank Regiment Band, the Brussels! Pipe Band and the Kincardine Pipe* Band in attendance. Lay High School Qomersibnc - Several hundred people witnessed/ the laying of the cornerstone at the new Wingham District High School by John Hanna, M.P.P, A, D. MacWilliam, chairman of the - building committee spoke, as did J. H, Kihkead, Goderich, who represented; the Department of Education, archi­ tect J. D. Kyles of Hamilton, Olmstead, Hamilton contractor James Armstrong, high school board. Others present ____ Workman, Toronto, second principal of the Wingham High School, former principal, G. L. Brackenbury, of Porit Hope, the present principal, W. S? Hall, And Rev. Alex Nimmo. chairman of were James Mr,. anc£ they