HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1954-12-15, Page 2The WLngham Advance-Times, Wednesday, December 15, 1954
EDITORIALS
MADE A WISE MOVE
The town council has made a wise move in taking
steps to have the sidewalks leading to the public school
cleared of, snow during the winter months. And it’s a
move which will meet with the approval of most of the
townspeople, particularly those with children.
During the winter months., the streets leading to
school have long been a source of danger to school children.
In the past the sidewalks have been choked with snow and
the children, walking on the road, have been in constant
danger from motorists, who have little control of their
cars on the slippery streets.
Of course plowing the sidewalks won’t automatically
correct the situation. Children will have to be taught to
use the sidewalks which the council is going to clear for
them. With children being what they are it may be no
easy matter.
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ITS THE DISTRIBUTION
Since the U.S. election, Republicans have been re
assuring themselves by pointing out that a shift of 1% in
the votes, properly distributed would have given them
control of Congress. On the radio the other night a Can
adian politician remarked repeatedly that shift of only a
few per cent in the Canadian popular vote—properly dis
tributed—would give his party a majority.
Defeated politicians, comments the Financial Post,
have a right to any consolation they can find.
But it’s only fair to point out that, by the same reas
oning, a shift of a few pounds—properly distributed, of
course—could turn Ma Kettle into a Marilyn Munroe.
BELGRAVE
A capacity crowd filled the Fore
sters’ Hall here on Friday evening for
the splendid concert put on by the
pupils of the Belgrave School, under
the direction of their teachers, Mrs.
Clifton Walsh and Miss Mildred Hig
gins. Mrs. Murray McDowell, music
supervisor for East Wawanosh, was
accompanist for all the musical num
bers. Rev. Charles D. Cox was chair
man.
The concert included the following
numbers; junior and senior chorus
numbers; recitations by Ralph Logan)
Janice Walsh, Betty Rinn, Hennie de
Yong, Ross Wightman, Marie Coultes,
Wendy Fear and Margaret Wight
man; a demonstration of gymnastics
by the senior boys; snowflake action
song by the juniors; flute and dance
number by the seniors, and the final
number, with pupils from both rooms
taking part, the operetta, “Santa
Listens In", after which Santa made
his visit to distribute gifts and candy
to the children.
Write Gift Service Held
A white gift service was held in
Knox United Church here on Sunday
with Rev. Charles D. Cox in charge.
Glen Coultes read the Scripture and
Christmas poems were given by Anne
Wightman and Ruth Michie. George
Procter read a story.
Gathering the gifts were Marlene
Walsh, Lorna Bolt, John Campbell
and Donald Procter. The choir sang
an anthem.
NEW'S OF BELMORE
School Christmas Concerts
Well Received in This District
METER
MUST BE THE GLORY
Sometimes we wonder how Wingham ever manages
to get itself a mayor. Just take a look at what the poor
fellow goes through for the princely salary of $100 per
annum.
To begin with, he probably spends a goodly portion
of his salary, if there's an election, getting himself elected.
Cars for voters, advertising, election cigars and miscel-l
laneous items charged to good will don’t come cheap these
days.
If he gets elected he’ll get back his original ante, but
not much more. He’ll be expected to attend all the functions
a mayor should attend—at his own expense. Besides the
20-odd council meetings a year, he’s expected to show his
face just about every time there’s visiting firemen in town.
When a delegation is appointed to go to the city, he’s usu
ally it. And although the town somehow finds money for
other worthy purposes, it never gets around to paying
mileage to its mayors.
At the beck and call of every taxpayer in town, the
mayor would be cheated if he figured his time at 10c
an hour.
Honored by Neighbors
About 50 neighbors of Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Weitz gathered at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hopper for a
going-away party on Wednesday even
ing of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Weitz
are moving to the 6th of Turnberry.
An enjoyable evening was spent in
playing euchre, after which an ad
dress was read by Mel Mathers and
Stan Hopper presented Mr. and Mrs.
Weitz with a gift. Mr. W$ltz gave a
suitable reply.
Personals
Little Cameron Procter of Burling
ton, is spending a few days with his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart
Procter.
Miss Mildred Thornton, of Clinton,
spent the week-end with Miss Joan
Brydges.
Charles Procter, of Oakville, spent
the week-end with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Stewart Procter.
Clayton Wilkinson, of Toronto, was
a week-end visitor with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wilkinson.
Mrs. James Stokes was able to come
to the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Clarence Yuill on Sunday, where she
■will recuperate after her recent oper
ation in London.
Don’t forget the Christmas concert
to be held at S.S. No. 13, East Wa-
wanosh (Scott’s School), on Wednes
day evening, December 15.
Mrs. James Leitch, Owen Sound,
was a visitor with friends in the vil
lage on Saturday.
Belmore School has only sixteen Alvin Fitch,
pupils this term, perhaps the smallest
number in its history. Many of these |
are in the lower grades, so it was I
quite an undertaking for both the ‘
teacher and pupils to present a
lengthy program, Santa arrived and
rewarded the children for their suc
cess.
The teacher and pupils of S.S. No. 1
Howick, held their Christmas concert
on Thursday evening. They had a
large crowd also and a splendid pro
gram was given. Jack Ferguson made
a very capable chairman and Santa
visited there, too.
W.I. Christmas Meeting
The Christmas meeting of the W.I.
was held in the Club Room at the Ar
ena last Wednesday afternoon. Though
the attendance was small an interest
ing meeting was held. Mrs. Elliott,
president, was in the chair with Mrs.
Curie presiding at the piano. The
meeting opened with the Institute
Ode and repeating the Mary Stewart
Collect. Mrs. Abraham gave the
minutes of last meeting.
The roll call was responded to with
a Christmas or New Year thought.
In response to a request it was de
cided to give a donation to Wingham
Hospital Auxiliary to help purchase
supplies. Arrangements were made to
send gifts and cards to shut-ins and
a Christmas box to a new family in
the district, who have suffered mis
fortune through no fault of their own.
Mrs. Rutherford gave a splendid
paper on the motto “The only way to
multiply happiness is to divide it.
Giving, not getting, makes life richer".
She said Christmas means more than
giving, or receiving, it means sharing.
A willingness to share is something
which goes much deeper.
A discussion on household problems
followed. The meeting closed with a
Christmas carol.
Mrs. Neil McNeil was a
supper guest at the same home on
Saturday evening.
Messrs John “Doig, Gordon Inglis,
Tom Darling and Alec Inglis sponsor
ed the card party at the arena last
Monday night. Seventeen tables were
in play, Francis Inglis, Kay McLen
nan, George Hubbard and Wm. Merk-
ley won the euchre prizes and Mike
Summers the solo prize.
The many friends of Mrs. Jas.
Stokes Sr., will be glad to know that
she was able to come to the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Yuill
after being a patient in Victoria Hos
pital, London for two weeks.
We wish at this time to extend our
sympathy to the Merkley families in
the - death of their step-father, Mr.
David Warwick, who died in London
on Saturday, Dec. lltli.
Communion service was held in the
Macintosh Church on Sunday with the
pastor, Rev. Harold -West in charge.
The junior choir led in the service of
song, with Donna Renwick and Sandra
Wright singing a duet.
Mrs. Thos. Abraham spent a few
days last week with her daughter,
Mrs. John Worden, Mr. Worden and
Linda, of St. Paul’s.
We wish to correct the item which
appeared in last week’s news stating
that Mrs. John Fitch Sr., was a
patient in the Wingham Hosppital.
Thist was incorrect and we apologize.
Belmore School Christmas concert
was held in the school house last
Wednesday night. The weather was
ideal and there was a packed house.
Every number was well given, show
ing much practise. Sirs. Harvey Bal-
lagh presided at the piano.
Mr. Jim Wylie, Oakville, spent the
week-end at his home here. Jim is
spending two weeks in Toronto with
a group which is taking a special
course in Banking,
A number from Wroxetei’ attended
the shower given in Belmore for Mr.
and Mrs. Gerald Timm on Thursday
evening.
We are pleased to report Mrs. Van-
velsior, who has been ill in Wingham
General Hospital, is improving slightly.
Tom Newton, who has been station
ed for some time on Vancouver
Island with the Canadian Navy Forc
es is spending a holiday with his
mother, Mrs. Reg Newton, and sisters
Shirley, Betty, and Nancy.
Mrs. Arthur Gibson returned from
St, Joseph’s Hospital, Toronto a few
days ago, and is recuperating at the
home of her mother, Mrs. E.
Carson, in Gorrie, We are pleased to
know Mrs, Gibson is making a good
recovery.
Congratulations to our two towns
men Art Gibson and Harvey McMich
ael, who returned to office as deputy
reeve and councillor for another year.
Art was returned by acclamation.
Harvey was one of the successful
councillors.
Wroxeter Public School is having
its Christmas entertainment this week
on Thursday night. The special feature
of the evening Is a Christmas Oper
etta, “Santa Saves the Day”', also a
play entitled “Rest Room.” The con
cert is being prepared by Principal
Campbell Brown, Mrs. Les^ Douglas
and music teacher Mrs. ~ "
Miss Donna MacLean
from Wingham hospital where she
underwent an operation for appendi
citis. Donna’s many friends are
pleased she is making a good recov
ery.
The committee for packing Christ
mas packages for the Women’s In
stitute met on Thursday at the home
of Mrs. Thomas Burke. 33 parcels
were packed to be delivered to the
sick and shutins in the community.
This js an annual project for the WX Assisting Mra. Burke were Mrs. Jack
McLean, Mrs. Harry Adams, Mrs. Harvey Reidt, Mrs. Herb Patterson."
Mr, and Mrs, Henry Sage, Listowel, W
spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs’
Toman,
Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Griffith, Mr. and
Mrs. Glenn McKercher and Ann spent
Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Wallace
Nixon, Centralia.
Crop Report
Little progress has been made dur
ing the past week in harvesting the
remaining acreage of sugar beetp and
corn. Snow and coldei’ weather have
almost put an end to these operations.
Many farmers are disposing of their
poultry flocks disgusted with low
poultry. and egg prices. A consider
able tonnage of baled hay is moving
out of the north end of the County at
$15.09 per ton picked up at the farm.
Fertilizer dealers report somewhat de
creased advance sales of fertilizer by
farmers wishing to- take advantage of
the December discount.
CHURCH PLANS
TWO INDUCTIONS
C. Douglas,
has returned
Plans were made by the Presbytery
of Huron-Maitland, meeting in St.
Andrew’s Church, Wingham, with
the Rev. G'. S. Baulch, of South Kin
loss, as moderator to hold induction
services in two churches in presby
tery during the coming week.
The Rev. Norman Caswell, of Oak
ville, will be inducted at Whitechurch
on December 15 and the following
night the Rev. William McKinney, ar
riving from Northern Ireland, will be
inducted! into Knox Church, Tees-
water:
Sometimes we wonder how Wingham ever manages
to get itself a mayor. And that goes for councillors, too.
Wins First Prize
We take pleasure in offering our
congratulations to nine-year-old Bren
da Cathers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Eldred Cathers who was the 1st prize
winner in the Little People’s Coloring
Contest in the London Free Press.
Brenda’s entry goes on to Cleveland
where it will be in competition with
entries from cities across the contin
ent. Brenda receives $15 for her entry
and we wish her every success in the
international contest.
Newlyweds Showered
A large crowd attended the shower
in the Belmore Hall on Thursday
evening, Dec. 9th for Mr. and Mrs.
Gerald Timm (nee
mons). Marie Harris
and Doris and Mae
the presentation to
Music was
chestra.
Margaret Sim-
read an address
Doubledee made
the newlyweds,
by Keever’s or-
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MEN'S FITTED CASES
PERSONALIZED
LEATHERBILLFOLDSsupplied
RINGBINDERS
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FrL, Dec. 17th—Christmas Party
6.30 p.m.-^-Stipper
Personals
Mrs, Lloyd McNeil and
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CHRISTMAS
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SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO A CAR
Around about now sensible people in this part of the
country put their cars in the garage, if they have one. and
go back to the old reliable shank's mare. Of course, not
too many of us are sensible. * {
We were reminded of this the other day when Chief
Platt told us of all the dinged fenders and other minor
mishaps which have occurred on the streets of Wingham
since the arrival of winter. It all adds up to more work
for the insurance adjuster and more wear and tear on
nerves already frazzled bv winter driving.
Truth of the matter is that in spite of heaters, anti
freeze, defrosters and snow tires. Canadian winter should
n't happen to any automobile. And when it does, let the
motorist beware. j
WHAT’S WRONG WITH HILLCREST
It seems to have become the custom, among the more
elite circles of town, to make slighting remarks about Hill
crest and the inhabitants thereof. References to “Diaper
Alley” have been heard, and in any discussion of the tax
structure in town, someone is almost sure to make some
snide remark about people in Central Mortgage houses who
pay no taxes.
Some of our best friends live in Hillcrest. And our
opinion is that while the 48 families living there may not
contribute directly to the town coffers in the form of tax
es, they do contribute to the life of the community in more
important forms than money. When it comes to donations
of time or money to a worthy cause, or enthusiasm for a
community project, the people of Hillcrest have shown
themselves ready to bear their share, or more.
Oh the town’s books Hillcrest may be listed as a
liability. Anyone who’s capable of seeing any farther
than the tax roll knows it’s an asset to the town, and has
been since its inception.
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QUALITY GIFTS IN CHINA, CRYSTAL
TABLE LAMPS
OPEN STOCK DINNERWARE
Flower Displays and Christmas Candles- f
See the Rugs
Loop Twist and Sheentuft
In smart new shades.
Ideal Items for Christmas.
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Wtngfjatn
Fourth Sunday in Advent
8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion
11.00 a.m.—Morning Prayer & Sermon
2.30 p.m.—Church School
7.00 p.m.—Evening Prayer & Sermon
7.30 pan,—Concert
$1.00, $1.79, $2.50
$3.95, $4.95, $5.95
$6,951 $7.95, $8.95
$1.25, $1.50, $2.0®
$2.50
BIBLES,
HYMNARIES
$r,25, $1.50, $2.50',
$3.00, $4.00, $4.50,
$5.75, $6.00, $7.00
MEN’S HOLD ALL KITS
$4.00, $4.50, $5;00 and up $5.2:5, $9.00, $9.50, $11.99 and: up
ZIPPERED WRITING CASES
$2.75, $3.75, $4.50, $5.95,, $6.90, $7M
Hinrn rriTIIDE On any t^le a^ove lteni& ($2.00 and up- purchased
AU 11 til ltAllIKt in our store) we will stamp your name or initials
in GOLD LEAF letters FREE.
Laura Secord Candy (Christmas Wrapped)
1 lb. $1.20, 21b. $2.40, 3 lb. $3.60 Cherries $1.50 Mints 60c
Drop in or Phone and have your Christmas supply set aside.
Christmas Cards & Gift Wraps by Coutts
GIFTS FOR HIMGIFTS FORMER
GIFT STATIONERY........50c, 59c,
69c, 89c, $1.00, $1.39, $2.00, $2.50
PLAYING CARDS .. 75c, 85c, $1.25,
Double Decks .... $1.35’ $1.65, $2.50
COMB, BRUSH & MIRROR SETS
79c, $3.49, $5.95, $7.49, $11.75
$11.95, $12.95, $17.95, $19.95
QUALITY TOILET SOAPS
A wide selection to choose from
COLOGNES & TOILET WATERS
Desert Flower, Golden Orchid,
Woodsy, Old Spice, Nosegay,
Wedgewood, Figurine, Mimosa
HAIR BRUSHES 59c $1.00 $2.50 up
ELECTRIC RAZORS
We recommend “PHILLIPS” $27.95
CAMERAS and KODAKS
Flash Sets $9.50, $10.95, $15.50
$21.00, $25.75
SHAVING BRUSHES $1.50, $2.00,
$2.98, $3.50, $3.95, $5.00
CIGARETTE LIGHTERS $1.00 to
$12.00
Waterman PEN & PENCIL SETS
$5.45, $6.95, $10.25, $11.00, $12.45
SHAVING SETS $1.35, $2.00, $2.35,
$2.60, $2.85, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00
TOBACCO POUCHES 1.50, $2.50,
$3.50
FOR GIFTS THAT LAST