HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-08-17, Page 2The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, Avgust 17, 1955
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News of Fordwich
NOT ENOUGH ACCIDENTS
According to a pronouncement by the Department
-'of Highways, Wingham is not to have a blinker light on
Diagonal Road because there haven’t been enough acci
dents there. This, in spite of the fact, that the town is
willing to pay for the light, and all that is required of the
■department is the necessary approval to install it on a
provincial highway within the town limits.
The Province, apparently, doesn’t believe the old saw
Tabout an ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure.
'The proper procedure, it seems, is to wait until somebody
5s killed, and then you can take steps to see that it doesn’t
. -happen, again. It’s a sound idea for everybody except thq
first few victims.
Of course it may be that the Province'is psychic
enough to know that there will be no accidents in that
.area. If so it has more advance knowledge than we poor
mortals who merely have to live with the problem of
motorists who roar’into town at speeds up to sixty miles
an hour.
Perhaps we don’t need a blinker light on Diagonal
Road. But if we do, it may Ije expensive finding out.
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SIXTY YEARS AGO
The Grand Lodge of the Indepen
dent Order of Oddfellows and the
Grand Lodge of the Daughters of
Rebekah held their annual meetings
in Hamilton this week. Bros. J, A.
Morton and Wm. Robertson, of Mait
land Lodge, I.O.O.F., were in attend
ance. The former is a member of
the committee of laws, a position he
has held for a number of years, and
the latter represents Maitland Lodge,
Mr. H. F. Gordon has disposed of
his drug business to Mr. Colin A
Campbell, of Toronto, who has taken
possession of same. Mr. Campbell is
an honor graduate of the Ontario
College of Pharmacy, and
highly recommended as
businessman,
Mr. Alex Ritchie,
been engaged with Mr.
Indoo in his store for some time, on
account of illness, was compelled to
go to his home near Teeswater, last
week. It is said that his illness has
developed into a pretty severe case
of typhoid fever.
Messrs. F. G. Sparling Wm. McAsh
and John MacDonald caught some
fine bass on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Two of them were whoppers and
weighed 3 lbs., 10 oz. and 3 lbs., 3 oz.
each.
Between sixty and seventy left
Wingham for Manitoba on Tuesday,
taking advantage of the cheap rates
offered by the railroads
that country.
comes here
a pushing
who has
M. H. Mc-
Newlywed Couple Presented
With Gifts at Community Hall
A large crowd gathered in the
Fordwich Community Hall on Friday
night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Bill
Hutchison (nee J6an McCann) newly
weds.
The young couple were presented
With a chromq kitchen suite and
rocking chair to match, a set of
dishes and a sum of money.
The address was read by Louise
Brown. The recipients both made
suitable replies, Music for dancing
was enjoyed to Reevers orchestra
from Clifford.
Mann Reunion
The annual Mann reunion was held
on Sunday at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Mann, of Bluevale, with 57
in attendance.
Committee named to look after next
METER
Dr. F. O. and Mrs. Fraser, Sud
bury, visited with Mr, and Mrs. John
Fraser during the past week
Miss Ella Fraser, Burlington, Js
also a visitor at the same home.
Ontario is larger than France and
Spain combined, and about equal $o
the combined areas of the following
States pf the US.: New York, Maine,
New Hampshire, Vermont, Mass.,
Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jer
sey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan,
Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
LEAN, HUNGRY LOOK WANTED
Things have changed on the corporation front. Time
was when people were hale and hearty, a good appetite
was a sign of good health, and a slight paunch a sign of
good living and well-being. Buxom women and portly
men were the ideal in those days.
But not any more. Statisticians are hammering on
the shorter life expectancy of fatter m.en. Dieti'ticians are
urging us to eschew starchy foods and sugar of all kinds,
and fashion decrees that our bones should be hanging out
like those of the models you see in the magazines. To
hear people talk nowadays, anyone who looks the least
bit robust is in imminent danger of toppling over from
heart trouble.
V .Fortunately not too many people seem ready to listen
-'to these Jeremiahs, any more than to the stories about
cigarettes and lung cancer. People continue to be fat
and good-natured in spite of it all.
Which is just as well, perhaps, because-by the time
the next generation gets here the experts may have decid-
ed that a little bit of flesh on the old bones is a good thing,
...after all.
By Bob Carbert
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ACCOMMODATION WANTED
Wingham’s troop of Boy Scouts, which got off to a
good start early this summer, has run into an unexpected
snag in the matter of finding accommodation. * With the
prospects of additional boys joining the troop in the fall,
the temporary quarters in the public school basement
•Twill be inadequate.
It has been suggested that the people of the town
"should subscribe enough money to build suitable quarters
for the Scouts, Cubs and Brownies, or that the service
clubs should take on the job of raising the money for such
a building. Estimates on the cost start at $1,0000 up—with
emphasis on the up.
. Such a project would probably have the support of
the majority of the people, and as_a future goal, might be
well worth striving for. As an immediate solution of the
^problem, however, it is not likely to provide a suitable
meeting place in time for the expected influx this fall.
What the Scouts need now is the use, once a week,
of a room large enough for approximately thirty boys.
.It doesn’t have to be very fancy and the Scouts are not
■expecting that it will be, in fact they would be willing to
go to some trouble to fix up a place for themselves. Any
■unused room Or building which is of a fair size and
'could be heated without too much trouble would be ac
ceptable.
The people of Wingham could do a good turn for the
Scouts by helping them find a suitable meeting place.
It is a good turn which will probably be repaid several
times over.* * *
NO CEREMONIALS
One of the things that seems to have fallen by the
wayside in all the modern hustle and bustle, is the prac
tice of marking important occasions in one’s life with a
fitting ceremony.
In our early days, as we dimly remember them, the
passing of the entrance examinations was followed by a
formal dinner, at which certificates, awards and whatnot
were solemnly presented. It was a milestone in our life
which we can still remember. Other triumphs of mind
over ipatter were similarly celebrated in an appropriate
manner.
Nowadays things are much less formal. From what
we are able to see a person can graduate from just about
anything except college without being tendered so much
•as an afternoon snack, much less a presentation. We
■wonder if they even get certificates suitable for framing
any more.
It’s a pity. Children as well as adults appreciate a
bit of pomp and circumstance on such occasions, and a few
Lind and inspiring words would probably be remembered
long after the certificate is lost.
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B. A. $4.00 per.year
to reach
bandsmen
Foundry,
the usual
each case the calves were
Recently Mr. Taylor sold
a little over two
made him nearly
has certainly been
Ontario Beef Producers
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FORTY YEARS AGO
Owing to the number of
working for the Western
which is working overtime,
Friday evening band concert will be
cancelled for this week.
Mr. Thos. Taylor, of East Wawa-
nosh, has a cow which recently gave
birth to her third pair of twin calves,
and in
healthy.
a. pair of steers
years old, which
S190.00 This cow
a valuable one.
The citizens of
canvassed for funds to purchase a
machine gun to be presented to the
33rd Regiment, which is expected to
leave soon for the front. Could Wing
ham not show its loyalty in a simi
lar way.
About noon On Sunday, Charlie
Lockhart, sixteen years of age, sec
ond son of Ezekiel Lockhart, 4th
concession, Kinloss, lost his life in
Purvis Lake, about two miles from
Lucknow.
pahied by a young English lad,
neither of whom
gone to the lake
of having a bath,
first to enter the
in about ten feet.
rise to the surface after a consider
able length of time his companion
became alarmed, and rushed to the
home of a farmer not far distant, but
the body was not recovered till about
2.30, being
than two
over him
extinct.
Clinton are being
Young Lockhart, accom-
could swim, had
with the intention
Lockhart was the
water, going down
When he did not
in the water for more
hours. Two doctors worked
for some time, but life was
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six
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of them
the Ly-
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TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
George Moir made a good catch
day last Week. He pulled out
black bass weighing in all 18%
He says there are lots more
and to go get them.
The talkie equipment for
ceum Theatre is now being
and everything will be in readiness
for opening night, Monday, August
18th, when the musical comedy
“Sally” in technicolor will be the
feature. There will be two shows
each night.
The new store being erected by C.
Armitage for his gents’ furnishings
and dry cleaning and pressing, is
progressing rapidly now. The three
cement walls are completed and the
front brick wall is being built. They
expect that the store will be open
for business by the end of the month.
Mr. J. W. Hanna is trying a new
experiment for his line of business
by putting a truck on the road solicit
ing trade and also carrying a small
stock on the truck. The car is of
a pleasing color and should prove a
money maker, for Jack.
While most places were rejoicing
from receiving a long-wanted and
welcome rain on Saturday, all we
received here was the after-effects,
the cold chilly breezes making
thermometer drop 25 degrees. A
in this district is sadly needed.
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FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Dr. Walton A McKibbon, who
made application to enter the Ambu
lance Corps, has received word that
he has been accepted and will join
the 24th Field Ambulance in barracks
at Listowel. * He expects to report
within a week or ten days.
Mrs. R. J. Tindall, of the B Line,
picked up a tagged pigeon on her
lawn oil Monday of this week, . The
metal tag on one leg bore the number
8641-U-40 and a canvas tag on the
other leg bore the letter "Y’*,
An Administrative Training Staff
for the 99th Battery at Wingham has
been appointed atid is composed of
Major Geo. W. Howson, CQMS Earl
Gray, Sefgt. Bert Mitchell and Sergt.
John Preston, and are now on full
duty.
Miss Nellie Colborne, who has been
In charge of Hanna's Ladies' Shop for
the past six months, has purchased
the business and It Will now be oper-
the
rain
had
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a press conference the
Toronto, when the exe-
Ontario Beef Producers
What’s Your Beef?
In this day of commercialism and
advertising, everyone seems to be
getting on the bandwagon of selling
and promotion. As a matter of fact,
it is something that is very neces
sary, in this competitive day and age,
if you are to keep the goods going
over your counter, and the returns
ringing up the bell on the cash
register. Everyone is developing new
sales “gimmicks”, new ideas of selling,
new methods of attracting the atten
tion of the prospective buyer. The
latest step in this direction is being
taken by the
Association.
There was
other day in
cutive of the
met with newspapermen, radio and
television commentators to continue
the proposed promtional program that
they are commencing on the 26th of
September. Not only did these beef
producers, under the chairmanship of
President Harold Huffman, of Blen
heim, outline their plan, but they
asked for suggestions and ideas on
how they could improve on their
ideas. I believe that it was a very
profitable meeting for both parties
concerned.
In outlining this plan, let me first
say that the Ontario Beef Producers
are embarking on a promotional pro
gram, not an advertising plan. They
feel that they cannot afford to enter
into the .advertising, field at the
present time, for their’s has been a
low cost operation, financed by a
small Ontario Government grant, to
date. Now, they are entering into
the field of self-help promotion, and
they are embarking upon a producer
financed promotional program. De
ductions will be made from all cattle
sales at public stockyards and pack
ing plants, after the 26th of Septem
ber at the rate of 10 cents per head
for mature cattle, and 5c for veal
calves. This money will be deducted
from the producers returns by the
packing plants, and forwarded by
them to the Ontario Beef Producers.
The money will be used to'keep the
consumers informed of the value of
beef in the diet, and tell them of
market values, to inform the pro
ducers of trends, and market condi
tions, and to promote research in
beef marketing, cooking, and pro
cessing. The co-operation of the
shippers and packers has been assur
ed, and the plan has been approved
in principle by all county beef pro
ducer groups at their last ’ annual
meetings. Any producers who oppose
the plan, are free to apply to the
association for reimbursement
their deductions, within 60 days
the marketing date.
Let us hope that farm people
not expect miracles the first
weeks, or the first six months of
this program. It is a long hard row,
and one that is not emblazoned with
banners and bands. Sometimes it’s
tough to actually measure the results
of promotional work or advertising,
for it is a long term program. The
support of all beef producers is
needed to make this plan work. Not
only beef producers, in the strict
sense of the word, but also the dairy
men, for about one third of the beef
slaughtered each year comes from
dairy cattle, more 'than half of the
veal from the same source. This
plan deserves recognition as a step
ahead in self help and independence,
by the beef producers.
of
of
do
six
year’s reunion which will be held at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morley
Johnson were; Mr. and Mrs. Milton
Mann, of Berkley, Michigan; Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Gamble, of Bluevale
and Mr. and Mrs, Morley Johnson, of
Fordwich, Contests and games were
enjoyed during the afternoon and a
delicious dinner and supper was serv
ed.
Guests were present from Berkley,
Clawson and Detroit, Michigan; Tor
onto, Wingham, Listowel, Clifford and
Fordwich.
Bride Reunion
The annual Bride reunion was held
in the Kitchener Park on Sunday,
with a good attendance. Mr. Harvey
Bride, president, presided for the busi
ness and Miss Jean Hill, of Palmer
ston, as the secretary.
Prize for the eldest couple went to
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Bride, of Ford
wich; to the recent newlyweds, Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Riddell, of Palmerston;
and to the youngest baby, Debra
Bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne
Bride, of Niagara Falls.
The president for next year is Mor
ley Bride, of Elora and the secretary,
Norman Hill of New Hamburg. The
1956 reunion will be held in the
Guelph park.
Those from here attending were:
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Bride and Bobby,
Harvey Bride, Mr. and Mrs. H. M,
Bride and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Riddell.
Miss Jean Campbell, of Neepawa,
Manitoba, is visiting for a few weeks
with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Williamson
and Mrs. Jas. McGoffin. The ladies
are sisters.
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Reid, of Listowel,
visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Emmerson Hargrave.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Vittie visited on
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stew
art of Listowel.
Visitors last week with Mr. and Mrs.
Stan Bride were,’ Misses Irene and
Mabel Latimer, of Toronto, and Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Watts, and Donna, of
Leaside.’ •
Mr. and Mrs. Royden Devitt spent
one day last week in Kitchener.
Miss Marlene Goodwin and Scott
Keith, of Kitchener, spent the week
-end with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Keith.
Master Jack Lowery, of Arthur,
spent a week at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Brown.
Master Barry D’arcey underwent
an appendectomy at Listowel Hospital
on Saturday afternoon. He is the 9-
year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie
D’arcey.
Mr. Bob Campbell, of Toronto, spent
last week at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Earld Patterson.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Trousdale and
Brenda, of Stratford, visited for a few
days at the home''of Mr. and Mrs.
William Edgar.
Mr. and Mrs. William MacDonald,
also Mrs. William Lloyd attended the
centennial of Melville Church, at
Brussels. They met an old friend, Miss
Muriel Brothers, missionary from
India for 38 years but now teaching in
Nova Scotia. She intends returning to
India in the fall.
Mr. Jos. Gallivan and son, Norman,
of Detroit, spent several days at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross . Doig.
Mrs. Gallivan and son, Michael return
ed home with them on Tuesday after
spending two weeks here, accompan
ied by Mr. and Mrs. Ross Doig. They
visited friends in St. Catharines on
Monday.
Mrs. Jeanette Lindsay, of Toronto,
spent two weeks at the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert John
son.
Mr. H. Maltby and son, of Hamil
ton, visited over the week-end at the
home of Mrs. Winnie Rumple.
Mrs. Crosby Sothern, Mrs. Mel Gil-
kinson and’ Mrs. Stan Bride attended
the Bluevale Institute on Thursday
of last week, when the latter was the
guest speaker.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mann and Mr.
and Mrs. Cilff Johnson are leaving
Tuesday for the western provinces,
they are planning on spending some
time at Rosetown, Saskatchewan.
Miss Margaret Spence, of Listowel,
visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Jas. Warrell. v
Mrs. Emma Williamson is spending
this -week with Mrs. Hilda Roberts,
near Kincardine.
Mr. and Mrs. Les Halliday and Cal
vin, of Toronto, visited over the week
end with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Graham.
Mr. Bruce Williamson, of London,
and Mrs. Wm. Corbett, of Gorrie,
spent the week-end with Mrs. Emma
Williamson.
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Famed British Runner
To Try For Record
On Exeter Track
The eyes of the track world will be
on Exeter next Wednesday, August 24,
when Gordon Pirie, famed British
runner will make an attempt at the
world three mile record. Pirie, who
now ranks‘fourth in the world at this
distance and holds the world’s record
at the mile-and-one-half,‘will race at
6.30 p.m. on that date. Site of the race
will be the South Huron High School
Track and enthusiasts are invited to
attend and watch the attempt. Racing
with Pirie will be his brother Peter
and four of Canada’s
three milers.
Gordon Pirie, widely
middle distance runner
of the London South Harriers Track
Club of England and is being brought
to Canada by Ken Thompson, Canad
ian track enthusiast. Pirie will partici
pate in a Dream Mile at Toronto’s
Varsity Stadium against top American
competition on August 20th, at the
annual Legion Day track meet in aid
of disabled veterans and the Canadian
Olympic Training Plan, and will run
another mile race at the Canadian
National Exhibition against Internat
ional runners on August 29th. The
Exeter race, will be Pirie’s only three-
mile race in this continent during this
visit.
outstanding
famed as a
is a member
A slim six foot two, 148 pounder,
Pirie last year captured the inter
counties three mile championship, the
Surrey one-mile title, set a United
Kingdom grass track mile record at
4:05:2 and won several middle dis
tance races against international com
petition.
Brought to Exeter by local authori
ties, Pirie will conduct a clinic as part
of,.the Lake Huron Zone Recreation
Council’s Track and Field develop
ment programme. The Zone Council’s
track meet for any participants in
the counties of Grey, Bruce, Huron
and Perth will be held at the Walker
ton High School on Saturday, August
27th, starting at 10:00 a.m. Entries
invited from any community in
zone.
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Wingljain
Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
8.30* a.m.—Holy Communion
11,00 a.m.—Morning Prayer & Sermon
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For Russel Girling
Russel S. Girling, a resident „
Wingham for the past 36 years, died
on Wednesday, August 10th. He was
in his 57th year.
Mr. Girling came" to Winghaxn in
1919. He was a former employee of
the Wingham Sawmill Co. Ltd., and
was a member of the Salvation Army.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs.
John Chickier; one brother, Thomas,
of Wingham; one sister, Mrs. William
Boyd,' of London. His wife, the
former Susan MacDonald, predeceased
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day at 2 p.m. from the R. A. Currie
funeral home. Major Howes, of the
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