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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-12-01, Page 1Subscriptions $2.50 per year, 6c per , copy WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1st, 1954 With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Acclamation for All Wingham Posts Except Mayor WELCOME SANTA! was legitimate or not, that fazed even* the ex- ALONGTHE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian 4 ONE FOR THE ROAD—Ranta’s helpers, who were distributing candies after the parade on Saturday were impressed by the number, of young­ sters who had baby brothers or sisters or something at home, and needed an extra bag of candies. The difficulty was to establish whether the claim something ports. • 0 - 0 - o .‘STARTING SATURDAY—The first intermediate game of the season for the local home brew will take place at the arena on Saturday when the Wingham sextette' meets up with. Teeswater. Should be a good crowd on hand, with both home and visiting teams so handy. s 0 - 0 * O' KEEPERS, TOO?—Reeve R. E. Mc­ Kinney just about brought the house down at the nomination meeting on Monday, when> he referred to the in­ mates of the county council. A slip of the tongue, he meant to say the ' inmates of the county home. Some of the electors seemed to be wonder­ ing if there is much difference. . 0-0-0 ' 20 MORE DAYS—Seeing all the shop windows getting dressed up for Christmas reminds us that it’s only 20 more days until the big day. Wing­ ham merchants are putting .on a very nice display this year, which should . be appreciated by all the pedestrians along the main drag. 0-0-0 „ BRIGHT LIGHTS—Colored lights on the Christmas trees on the main street and on the two big trees in/ front of the town hall, have given the town a festiye ,appearance: A bit of snow would make it look better still. 0-0-0 BUT NOT LEAST—Members of the public school board, who generally watch the audience leave the nomin­ ation meeting before they get a chance to speak their piece, had their chance this year. At least chairman Harold Wild was able to say a few words before most of the people had lett the hall. Harold was so surprised , that he didn’t have much to say. ROBERT SCOTT HEADS CANADIAN LEGION Robert C. Scott was elected presi­ dent of Branch 180, Canadian Legion, at the annual elections of the branch on Tuesday night. He succeeds Don Adams, who has been president for the past two years, "and now assumes the position of past president. ~ Other officers elected were: First vice-pres., Clarence Ohm; second vice-pres., John Pattison-; treas., Ro­ bert Casemore; financial sec., Lloyd Carter; recording .sec., John Strong; sergeant-at-arms, V. DucharmC, Har­ old Foster; trustee, Ted English. . • The elections were conducted by Jack Bateson, with John Cruickshank acting as secretary, < ... x j Three new members were initiated into the branch, in the persons of Frank Renwick, Teeswater, Edward Blake and Bill Grover, both of Wing- ■ ham.It was decided at the meeting to purchase sweaters and socks for the juvenile hockey team up to the amount of $150, the outfits to be in Legion colours.Members alfeo decided to approach the town 'council again on the mat­ ter of declaring Remembrance Day a public holiday in Wingham and to contact the Wingham Business As­ sociation on the same matter. ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BAZAAR The annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar will be held in the. school room on Saturday, December 4th, at 3 p.m. This event features a bake table, pantry1 shelf table, aprons and other articles, suitable for Christmas gifts.F24,lb SPECIAL SERVICES You ate invited to attend special full Gospel services grave Orahgc Hall from Tuesday, November 30th to Sunday, December 12. Services every night at 8 p.m. ex­ cept Monday and Saturday, Sunday at 3 p.m, only. We preach Jesus Christ, Saviour, Healer, Baptized and coming King, under the direction of Wihg- ham and Teeswater Pentecostal ceremonies. AU are welcome, Fib 2 weeks at Bel- FROGRESSIVE EUCHRE 4 Sponsored by Bluevale Women’s Institute, in the Community Hall, on Friday evening at 8.30, December 3, Admission 35 cents, bring sandwiches, Ladies please Fib About 2,000 children of all ages were on hand on Saturday for the arrival of Santa Claus in Wingham. A large crowd congregated around the five corn­ ers, despite the chilly winds and the occasional wisp of snow. After distrib­ uting candies at John Street, Santa and his crew visited briefly at the hospi­ tal.—Staff photo. ’ , . , v "The nomination meeting for- the township and school “ area of East Wawanosh was held nt Belgrave, in the Community Centre rooms at one o’clock, Friday, November 26,' 1954. No new candidates were presented either for the offices of the municipal council or the three vacancies occur­ ring this year on the Board of the School Area. ■ The 1955 t council will thus consist of Orval E. Taylor, reeve; Messrs. John Buchanan, Clarence Hanna, -■Orval McGowan „ and Aldin Purdon, councillors. The ’ 1955 school board will consist of Roy Pattison, Clarence Chamney and James Coultes, elected this year for a two year term, together with John Armstrong and James Walsh, who will be finishing the second of their two year term. The clerk, R. H. Thompson, who pre­ sided, closed the nominations at two qlclock and declared all the candi- BOYS' AND GIRLS' HAND COMING ALONG NICELY The Boys’ and Girls’ Band is shap­ ing up remarkably well. A number of practices have been held and as one parent who sat sthrough one said, "It’s amazing- how quickly they come along”. Mr. Robinson says he has 22 or 23 members now and is.all set to go ahead. More boys and girls, especially older ones, from Wingham , and district would be welcome but are advised to see Mr. Robinson at once because, as he said, he -is all ready to go ahead and prepare the band for the concert. Practice is held on Thursday from 4.30 to 5.30 p.m. at the Town Hall. See Mr. Robinson then, there ahd soon. dates elected by acclamation. The ratepayers then proceeded ~ r___ the meeting that followed. The var­ ious members of the 1954 council and school board were called upon in turn, and each discussed certain phases of the .year’s work as -pertained to their particular office. The audience were invited to ask question’s and at cer­ tain points considerable discussion took place which no doubt gave everyone present a better understand­ ing of our municipal and school pro­ blems and the difficulties confronting the officials when dealing with them. The Reeve remarked briefly on certain items found in the financial statement, but confined his remarks chiefly to county business. He later, however, referred to two points: first, the advisibility of- putting something more than gravel on the roads, e.g. liquid calcium chloride, and second, the pre-payment of taxes. The councillors, in turn, dealt with township matters such as our local roads, and perhaps just as important, the sides of the roads the improve­ ment of which, among other things, would • mean better and cheaper ploughing of snow. Their remarks were supplemented by the road 'sup- 'erintehdent in his statistical report. The school trustees outlined the activities of that board . during the past year and the secretary-treasurer gave some figures: U7 repair job, he said would amount to $2,250,00; the salary range this year was from $2,300 to $3,000, with a total of about $25,000, as compared to $13,500 in the year 1945, Mr. Alex Robertson, the Wingham Hospital representative, spoke of the new construction going on there and other matters and the Township clerk read a report on the Wingham High School from Mr. Frank Thompson, who was unable to attend due to ill­ ness. The meeting closed with the Nat­ ional Anthem. R, H, Thompson, Clerk. to elect J. D. Beecroft as chairman for a report on the Wingham High James Mair Elected President At Morris Federation Annual _ . * flThe Morris ’Township Federation of Agriculture held its anhual turkey banquet and annual meeting on Tues­ day evening in the Forester Hall here November* 23.’ Rev. C. D. Cox said grade, James Mair was re-elected president fob 1955. After dihner*provided by the Ladies’ Guild of Trinity Anglican Church, the Paul Brothers and Shirley, of Kirkton. led in a sing song, after which Dick Procter introduced the guests and the directors. Wilfred Shortrccd, County president whs present and gave’’a few remarks. Jerry Montgomery, Agri­ cultural Representative, gave a short talk on work of the 4H Clubs ahd urged Morris township to adopt the Brucellosis Control Act. Auditors re­port Whs giveh bV.Geotgc Martin, The Paul Brothers ahd Shirley entertained the tefhaindov of the evening. The election of officers was conduct­ ed by Wilfred Shortrccd and is as fellows: Past president, Richard Proc- tet; president^ James Mait; Vice ptesi- dent, Howard Wilkinson. Directors from school sections are: S.S. 1, Mr. and Mrs. Miller Richmond; S.S. 3, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Yuill; S.S. 4, Mr. and Mrs, Hedge Watson; S.S. 5, Mt. and Mrs. Garner Nicholson; S.S. 6, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sawyer; S.S. 7/Mt. and Mrs. Horman Nethory: S.S. 8, Ross Smith; S.S. 9, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Johnston; S.S. 10, Mr- and Mrs. Fleming Johnston; U.S.S, 3, Mr, ahd< Mrs. Bert Feat; U.S.S. 4, Mr. and Mrs. George Fischer; U.S.S. 8. Russel Henderson; U.S.S. 11, Mr> and Mrs. Kenneth McDonald; U.S.S, 12, Mr, and Mrs. MerVin Richmond; U.S.S. 17, Mr, and Mis. Leslie BOlt. county directors arCl hog producers, Albert Bacon ahd R, H. Coultes; cream producers, George Hetherington and Denhis Langridge; poultry pro­ ducers, Robert Wallace, county direc­ tor, James Mair, alternate Howard Wilkinson; lady county director, Mrs. James Mair, alternate Mrs. Howard Wilkinson; auditor, George Martin, THIS WEEK AT THE ARENA THURSDAY, Dec; 2nd— 2.00-5.00—Skating * 6.00-7.00—Figure Skating 7.00-8.00--Intermediate Practice. 8.00-9.00—Midget Practice, 9.00-10.00—Teeswater Practice, 10.00-11.00—Juvenile Practice FRIDAY, December 3rd— 2.00-5.00—Public Skating 6.00-7.00—Bantam Practice 7.00-7.45—Intermediate Practice 8.00-10.00—Public Skating 10.00-11.00—Figure Skating SATURDAY, Dec. 4th— 7.00-12.00—Figure Skating 2.00-5.00—Public Skating 9.00—Hockey Game Teeswater vs- Whigham MONDAY, Dec. 6th— 2.00-5.00—Public Skating 6,00-7.00—'Bantam Practice 7.00-8.00—Intermediate Practice 8.00-9.00—Midget Practice 9.00-10.00—Teeswater* Practice 10.00-11.00—Juvenile practice TUESDAY,. Dec. 7th— 2.00-5.00—Skating 6.00-7.00—Figure Skating 7.00-7.45—Intermediate Practice 8.00-10.00—Public Skating (Note change in Figure Skating from Monday tn Tuesday) TRIM WHAM 7-1 Wingham's Kinsmen Bantams ran into tough' luck*in their first home game on Wednesday last, when the Mildmay bantams trounced them 7-1 in an exhibition game at Wingham Arena. The locals were held scoreless until the third period,,,when Hetherington hanged home. the Jone tally, for the evening. Milefmai^' racked UP two goals in the firsts one $11. the second and four in the .third period, with Dave Lobsinger, Mildmay centre, getting three of the counters and one assist. McLean, Siefred and Weber also collected for the Little Monarchs. Four penalties were awarded during the evening, with the two clubs getting a couple each. WINGHAM—Goal, D. Carr; defence, Brown, Ritchie; centre, Hetherington; wings, Nasmith, O’Malley; alternates, •Lockridge, Hotchkiss, ‘ Carmichael, Walker, ’ Wiles, Redman, Baker, Foster, sub goal, Merkley. MILDMAY—Goal, Hutton; defence, Doug Lobsinger; K, Lobsinger; centre, Dave Lobsinger; wings, B. Lobsinger, McLean; alternates, Weber, Fortney, Dosman, Siefred, Fedy; sub goal, Goetz. A two-way contest for the position of mayor will be fought at the polls next Monday, as nomination qualifi­ cations left only one position on the town council to be filled by a vote of the people. Reeve R. E. McKinney and Murray Johnson will contest the mayoralty, with all other positions on the council filled by acclamation. Next year’s council will be as follows: Reeve, Roy Adair; deputy- reeve, Joe Kerr; utilities commission­ er, DeWitt Miller; councillors, W. F. Burgman, Earl Hamilton, Elmer Wilkinson, Jack Alexander, John Gor- butt, Jr., and Bill Conron; school trustees, Ward 1, Dave Murray; Ward 2, Scott Reid; Ward 3, Robert Carbert; Ward 4, Alton Adams. 31 Nominated. Witiji 31 names on the nomination lists, at Monday’s nomination meeting, 2,000 BATHER FOR VISIT OF SANTA CLAUS Approximately 2,000 people were hand for the Santa Claus parade Wingham, on Saturday afternoon, and despite the chilly weather, most of the spectators seemed to agree that it was worth the trouble. The parade and treat was sponsored by the Wingham Business Association. Although there was only a sugges­ tion of snow in the air, the streets were gaily decorated with Christmas trees and colored lights which lent a festive air to the whole proceedings. Santa arrived at the CNR station at 2 o’clock, to be met there by a crowd of enthusiastic youngsters, who got in the parade and followed him and his retinue the whole length «of the main street. Because of the lack of snow on the ground Santa and his sleigh were transported on a- wagon behind a tractor, Headed by a sound truck which announced his coming, and flanked by a couple of clowns, the procession, wheeled down Josephine Street, with a crowd of upwards of fifty children bringing up ’ the rear. Most of the crowd were congregated on the five corners as the procession approached. Here the crowd gathered around while the old gentleman distributed treats to the youngsters. Nearly two thousand bags of candy were given to the eager youngsters, who were afterwards treated to a free show at the Lyceum theatre. Santa continued on his journey to the hospital more treats were given out patients there. The visit of Santa Claus to ham was sponsored by the Wingham business Association, and members of the service clubs assisted in giving out the bags of candy. Jim Angus and men from the street department aided in setting up the fencing and tables. on in where to the Wing- District Nominations Quiet as Acclamations Are Plentiful Acclamations were the order of the day in the surrounding townships, as scantily-attended nomination meet­ ings were held last we.ek. Only in two of eight district townships were elec­ tions necessary. In Howick Township E. H. Strong will oppose Reeve Harry Gowdy for the reeveship, and four councillors will contest three seats. Elmer Kauf­ man; Melvin Allen, Ivan Haskins and Harvey McMichael are in the running for council. In Grey Township Reeve Clifford Roland will be opposed by at least one contender for the position of reeve and nine candidates for council were named at the nomination meet­ ing. Entire councils were returned by acclamation in Culross, Kinioss, Turh- berry, Morris, East Wawanosh and West Wawanosh. „ Culross REEVE—Michael Fischer (accl.) COUNCIL—Earl Dickinson, John Colvin, Archie McKinnon, Midford Campbell (accls.) CULROSS-TEESWATER SCHOOL AREA' BOARD—Morley Wall, Will­ iam Caslick, Oliver (accl.)Kinloss . REEVE—David Carruthers, (accl.) COUNCIL—Dan McKinhon, T. A* Murray, Farrish ’ Moffatt, Harold Percy (accl.) Turnberry REEVE—J. V. Fischer (acct) * COUNCIL—Herbert FoxtOh, Alvin Smith, W. Jack Willitts, W. H. Mul­ vey (heel.) SCHOOL Powell, Bert (accl.) REEVE—Bailie Parrott (accl.) COUNCIL—Stewart Procter, Wil­ liam Elston, Ross Duncan, Waltet Shortreed (accls.) SCHOOL TRUSTEES—B e rn a rd Thomas, Robert McMurray (accls.) John Aldon East Wawailosh REEVE—Orval Taylor (accl.) COUNCIL—Orville McGowan, Buchanan, Clarence Hanna, Purdon (accl.) SCHOOL TRUSTEES—Clarence Chamney, James Coultes, Roy Pat­ tison (accls.) West Wawanosh REEVE—John Durnin (accl.) COUNCIL—Eldon 'Miller, Orville McPhee, Lome Durnin, Harvey Cul- bert (accls.) SCHOOL TRUSTEES—Wallace Mil­ ler, William Webster (accls.) Things were pretty quiet in the town hall for Monday ■ night's nomin­ ations, and old-timers would have been surprised at the lack of election feeling in the crowd of between 10Q and 150 which attended. Although thirty-one candidates were nominated for fourteen positions of public office, by the time the dust has settled, only 14 candidates wer.e left to fill 15 posts. Attendance at the meeting was below that of last year, and nomina­ tions were also lower. The following, names were handed to Town Clerk W. A. Galbraith for nomination: Nominate Three for Mayor MAYOR—Murray Johnson, by Ro­ bert Carbert and Jack Gorbutt Jr.; R. E. McKinney, by W. F. Burgman and Joe Kerr; DeWitt Miller, by Howard Machan and Norman Keating. REEVE—Roy Adair, by Jim Sell and George Orvis; Joe Kerr, by R. E. McKinney and Earl 'E-. Hamilton. DEPUTY-REEVE—Joe Kerr, by R. E. McKinney and W. F. Burgman; Norman Keating by R. E. McKinney and E. Hamilton; Murray Johnson, by J. R. Adair and J. P. Alexander; Roy Adair, by Len Crawford and Murray Johnson. UTILITIES COMMISSION—DeWitt Miller, by N, E. Keating and Howard Machan; Hugh Carmichael, by W. W. Gurney and A. A. Purdon; W. W. Gur­ ney, by A. A. Purdon and W. F. Burgman. For Council COUNCILLORS—John Alexander, by Geo Orvis and Murray Johnson; John Gorbutt, Jr., by Murray Johnson and Robert Carbert; Athol Purdon, by R. E. McKinney and Joe Kerr; W. F. Burgman, by Earl E. Hamilton and R. E. McKinney; Earl E. Hamilton, by W. F. Burgman and N. E. Keat­ ing; Howard Machan, by DeWitt Miller and N. E. Keating; Len Craw­ ford, by R. E. McKinney and N. E. Keating; Elmer Wilkinson, by R. E. McKinney and Norman Keating; Norman Keating, nominated by How­ ard Machan t and Joe Kerr; Percy Clark, by Len Crawford and J. Henry; William Conron, by A. A. Purdon and Howard Machan; Geo. Guest, by Geo. H. Orvis and Howard Machan; Miss Y. McPherson, by Geo. H. Orvis ahd E, S. Gauley; Robt. Powell by Ten­ nant Henderson and E. J. Fitzpatrick. (Continued on page twelve.) ... . . ..... . i. it looked as if a general election for council was in the cards for this year. But by the deadline for qualify­ ing, at 9 p.m. on Tuesday night, the 31 nominees had dwindled to 16, just two more than necessary for the ful> slate of public officials. A withdrawal one minute before the deadline left only the position of mayor to be contested. , Here’s the way it went. By 8.3ft Monday evening, deadline for nomin­ ations, 31 persons had been nominated for 14 positions on the council, school board ^and utilities commission. Mayor DeWitt Miller announced that he was retiring from the office of chief magistrate, leaving R. E, McKinney and Murray Johnson, who; had both expressed theix* intentions of running. Mr. McKinney’s candidature for mayor left only Joe Kerr and Roy Adair as nominees for reeve. The same two candidates were the only nominees for deputy reeve, after Murray Johnson decided to stand for mayor, and-councillor Norman Keat­ ing announced his intention of with­ drawing. Only 6 left for council The job of utilities commissioner fell to DeWitt Miller, after both Hugh Carmichael and Jim Gurney with­ drew their names. Of the fourteen persons nominated for council, only 6, or a full quorum were left by 9 o’clock on Tuesday During the day seven councillors qualified, but at the last minute Robert Powell withdrew leaving acclamation for the other six, Meanwhile Joe Kerr qualified deputy-reeve, leaving Roy Adair sole contender for the position reeve. 'Only four men were nominated the positions of school enough to fill the offices. an as as o£ for trustees,. The regular meeting of the Lions Club held at Hotel Brunswick on Friday evening was curtailed to per­ mit the members to canvass the town on their semi-annual peanut sale, handled through the co-operation of Planters Peanuts. Lion President, Bob Hetherington presided over the meeting and wel­ comed the guests, President Bob Wenger of the Mildmay Rotary Club, and Hugh Allan, the guest of Jack Reavie. The president announced that the personnel of the band Committee had been completed. Lions Bill Cruik- shank, Ed Edighoffer and Barry Wenger will make up the .committee. Lion Rod McIntosh, outlined final plans for the peanut drive and after the Lions song and roar the members set out for the various sections of the town in which they were to can­ vass homes. ANNUAL FOWL BINGO Oddfellows’ 4th annual Fowl Bingo will be held on Wednesday, Decem­ ber Sth, in the Armouries, Lucky tickets to be drawn on Dress­ ed Hog and Steam Iron. Fl,8b Will- Kreutzwiser TRUSTEES—E d w a r d Holmes, Eldon Kirtoh Morris Leaves for Position With London Bank Florence Harris, who for the seven years has been employed at the Wingham. branch of the Dominion Bank, left on Monday for London, where she will take a position at the bank’s hew branch at Whatncliffe Road and Oxford Street. The new branch will open this week. Before leaving, Miss Harris was presented with a Waterman’s pen and pencil set by members of the here. past staff « HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Friday. December 3rd. The Woman’s Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital Will hold their regu- ular meeting in the Council Chambers at 3 pun. on Friday, December 3rd. Elb WROXETEfc WOMEN'S INSTITUTE EUCHRE The Wroxetet Women’s Institute Will hold a progressive euchre, in Masonic Club toOms on Friday evening, Leeember 3rd., at s.so shatp. Novelty prizes. Come end bring your friends, . Fl* * Fastest Car - But Which Way ? The relative merits of conventional that his automatic would leave any and automatic gear-shifts x has long standard standing at the post. Jack been a source of controversy amongst Reavie and Hugh Allan, who sell mechanically-minded motorists. And (Buicks, listened to the discussion with after the acceleration test conducted interest, but without apparently, tak- at Reavie Motors on Monday, we’ll ■ ing sides. probably never know the answer. Finally George offered to show Jim It all started when Buick-ownet I jUst fast pride and joy could Jim Gurney was discussing with' ■-* • ...... Buick-owner George Fowler the ques­ tion of pick-up, especially in Buicks. Jim maintained that a standard gear shift was faster on the pick-up than an automatic, and George maintained Bridge Club Bested By .Goderich Players Goderich Bridge Club was guestCfoderich Bridge Club was guest of Wingham Bridge Club last Tuesday, and succeeded in defeating local play­ ers in the match. Scores were aS follows: North and South. 1st. W. H. French, Mrs. D. C. Nasmith, Wingham; 2nd., Miss MacNaughtoh, Mrs. NicOl, Gode­ rich; 3rd., Mrs. G. D, Godkin, Miss J.Mary Johnston, Wingham; 4th., Donnelly, Mrs. Dean, Goderich. East and West: 1st. Mr. and Mrs, Curry, Goderich; 2nd., MfS. R. Hetherington, Miss M. ..... Wingham; 3rd., Mr, and Mrs. Goderich; 4th, Mr, and Mrs, K, ter, Goderich. F. ..... .... S. MacLean, Hay, Huh- 4 move on the get-away, and the two ears were lined up in front of the garage for the test of speed and ac­ celeration. John Pattison, who hap­ pened along, was given a big red flag and asked to be starter. Perhaps George was over-anxious, or perhaps he was wearing a pair Of double-sole shoes that day, but what­ ever the reason his car happened to edge ahead, just aS John was about to drop the flag. John waved him back to the starting line, and a split second later dropped the flag, Jim’s Buick took off in a flash for parts unknown, and George, tramping it hard, roared off in a cloud Of dust — backwards! They never did get the question settled, for the party broke up in disorder shortly after. But spectators^ witnessing the affair, concede that the relative merits of conventional and automatic gear-shift, has long been a source of contraversy—ahd is likely to remain one. '