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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-09-14, Page 2£’»<© Two The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday September 14, 1955 T WHERE IS THIS LEISURE? You hear a lot of talk these days about people having more leisure time through automation of wo 1'k, shorter working hours and labor-saving devices. Sometimes we wonder. From where we sit it looks as if the opposite might be true. People may not work as hard or as long as they used to, but it’s a moot question whether they have as much spare time. Judging from the number of organizations around town a man could spend all his spare time and then some, working on only a few of the worthy causes to which these organizations are pledged. In fact in many households where both husband and wife are so engaged, they manage to maintain hardly more than a nodding acquaintance with .each other as they go to or from the various orginzations to which they belong. Forty-hour weeks and gadgets like power mowers have added considerably to the spare time of this gener­ ation. But in many cases social and community activities have taken it awav again.** STITCH IN TIME Let’s do something about Howson’s dam before it’s too late. The waters of the Maitland are eroding the dam away, slowly but surely. In the not too distant future the dam may have disintegrated to the point where the millpond will be a stretch of mud flats and the northern approach to town will become a complete eyesore. When the dam goes the bridge may well go with it, and the town may be faced with the expensive task of building a new one. The time toHorestall all this is now, when the damage is still relatively light. Some judicious pointing of the masonry now may save the cost of a new bridge at a later date. Better to pay the shot now than to wait for a bigger bill later.*** IN THE LAP OF THE GODS . We’ve heard a lot of recipes for longevity, and about ■ the only thing they had in common was the fact that they were all different. Just about everyone who ever reaches a hundred attributes the fact to a different reason. Every once in a while we hear about somebody drink­ ing themselves to death at the age of eighty-five or ninety. ..And then there’s the sober, upright and industrious citi­ zens who depart this life from a heart attack, aged 42. Within narrow limits man can be responsible for his own demise, but as a general rule there is very little he can do about it, on an individual basis.' Otherwise millionaires would undoubtedly all be centenarians. It’s enough to make one a fatalist. Which, all things considered, is probablv just as well.. * * *Sts. * Reminiscing SIXTY YEARS AGO Mr. J. Carrqth of town, is making inquiries as to a large fortune that has been left in the Carruth family by the death of a wealthy uncle in Ireland. The question of additional school accommodation for the town was in­ formally discussed at the meeting of the School Board, on Tuesday even­ ing last. It was the great opinion that a ward school would have to be built next year, as the rooms in the present school are all occupied and several of them overcrowded. The inspector has drawn the attention of the chairman of the board to the crowded state of the school, and urged that additional accommodation be furnished. A young man from Teeswater, on Saturday evening, while driving along the street in town the horse ran away, throwing the occupant out of the buggy in front of T. A. Mills’ store. The horse continued northward and ran on the sidewalk in front of Mr. S. Gracey’s and ran along the walk as far as Messrs. Duffield & Son’s, where it took the middle of the street and was caught in front of the town hall. The buggy caught against a tele­ graph post at the corner of the Brunswick, where it was left. The young man was pretty badly cut about the face and head, but was able to proceed on his way on Sunday morn­ ing. 0-0-0 FORTY YEARS AGO The "movies” are to be adopted to teach Ontario farmers more about farming. Motion pictures have been prepared by the department of agri­ culture and will be put on view throughout the province at meetings in connection with better farming demonstrations. The pictures will show operations in orcharding, speci­ mens of live stock, tile drainage op­ erations and other matters of interest. Mr. A. Schatte, of Berlin, has been engaged as bandmaster for the Citi­ zen's band. He comes here highly re­ commended and was solo cornet play­ er in the Berlin citizen’s band for the past two years. Mr. Schatte holds a diploma as professor of music, and will be a great help to our already efficient band. He arrived here on Friday and commenced his duties the same evening. On Thursday last one of the mach­ ines for mixing cement at the new railway bridge, which had been plac­ ed too close to the track, was struck by a passenger freight car, and rolled down the embankment and was badly broken as to be commission, 0 put out so of -o-o TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO News of Bluevale Record Attendance at Meeting Of Local Women’s Institute The September meeting of the Women’s Institute, Bluevale Branch, took place at the home of Mrs. Stan­ ley Darling on Friday evening, Sept­ ember 9th. The attendance was 46, a record for this Branch. Mrs. Chas. Hoffman was convener Of the programme and the president, Miss R. Duff was in the chair. It was decided to purchase chairs for the community hall. The commit­ tee for this project consists of Mrs. R. A. Brook, Mrs. Darling and Mrs. Alex Corrigan. Mrs. J. Johnston gave a paper en­ titled “A Nugget of Nutrition," which was on the growing of oranges, their value in diet and the many uses that can be made of the skins. After the. business of the meeting was over, Miss Marie Johnston took the chair and announced the items on the programme given by the Bluevale Belles Girls' Club, who successfully completed a course in Nutrition last winter, called “The Milky Way." bzRtrte, od ui ILI The club programme consisted of 3 choruses, an address on the Club acti­ vities by Eleanor Smith and the de­ scription of Achievement Day in Craribrook last May by Loretta Fis­ cher. Loretta also commented on the exhibit of milk products arranged on a table with a large poster made by one of the Club as a background. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Chas. Coultes, Mrs. Alec McCrackin and Mrs. James Johnston. W.M.S. Mrs. Raymond Henning opened her home for the Missionary meeting on Wednesday last. Mrs. R. J. McMurray presided for the worship and business period. Mrs. R, Gray gave the secretary’s report and Mrs. H. Robertson the treasurer's report. Hymn 534 was sung and Mrs; Wm. Elston chose the 28th chapter of St. Matthew for her Scripture reading. Mrs. R. E. Elliott led in prayer. Mrs. J. E. Higgins reviewed high­ lights of the Glad Tidings and Mrs. Wm. Mundell read a letter from Mrs. Jas. Dickson, Formosa. * Mrs. Bernard Thomas gave the topic from the Bible verse “Go-Teach” expressing the challenge and need of missionary teaching in India. The meeting closed with a hymn and prayer by Mrs. Thomas. Refresh­ ments were served by the hostess, as­ sisted by Mrs. Harvey Robertson Mrs. Donald Robertson. and JLaides' Aid Meets, quarterly meeting of Aid^of; Knox Presbyterian the ALL RIGHT AS A STARTER x According to reports, changing the weather “latest achievement of modern science. We refused impressed. Of course it may be all right as far as it goes, but the \trouble is it doesn’t go far enough. > Weather is wh'at we get from day to day, and as far -as we cabi see, it’s pretty important. Who cares whether it rains today or next Thursday? What we get from month to month and year to year is what really matters. We’d like to see the scientists go to work on that, because we feel there would be plenty of scope for their talents. Perhaps they could shorten up the Canadian winter to about six weeks, or just enough to make people ap­ preciate spring. We could pay for their research out of cur saving in fuel. Perhaps they could chop off the cver-eighties temperatures of summer and carry the sur­ plus over to fall. Maybe they could iron out some of the extremes in a climate which ranges from ninety-five degrees in the summer to twenty below in the winter. Changing the weather may be all right as a starter. But what this country really needs is a change of climate. # s|: Wingham's miniature is the to be LOT CHEAPER THAN WAR Decision of free world countries to go easier on arma­ ments does not mean any immediate or significant cutting down in defense expenditures, explains The Financial Post. It simply means that for the time being we are going to coast; that the present rate of defense expenditures will not be stepped up. For the free world to let down its guard now would he risking all the very real gains we have made in the last Five years in maintaining world peace. • Instead of threats, bluster and name-calling, Moscow •is now offering us trade, friendship and Cook’s tours down the Volga. For this sweetness and light we can at least in part thank our present military strength. Certainly building up. and maintaining that strength has cost Canadians and citizens of other western countries :something in taxes. But a well-trained defense force is ■our best insurance against war in the world today. And compared to the actual cost of modern war, it is mighty •cheap insurance. golf course, “Sturdy’s Wee Willie” on Josephine Street, north of the CNR station was opened last Saturday and is being fairly well patronized. The course con­ sists of eighteen holes and while some are considered easy to make others are extremely difficult, and will take considerable practice before anyone is able to make them in par. It has been entirely constructed by local men and compares favorably with any in the district. During the illness of Mr. Tom Burke, second line of Morris, the neighbors and friends have shown their friendship in a very tangible way, by taking in the harvest, doing the threshing and putting in his fall wheat. Acts like these are appreciated, and Mr. and Mrs. Burke wish to thank them for these and many other kindnesses shown. James Coultes, son ef Mr. and Mrs. George Coultes, of East Wawanosh, is in the Listowel Memorial Hospital, suffering from a broken thigh bone. The accident occurred on Tuesday of last week when he was taking his threshing outfit into his father’s barn. A local rink composed of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Crawford attended the mixed tournament at Southampton on Wednesday of last week and were successful in winning first prize. 0-0-0 sold previous to the supper, Different committees were named as follows: Tickets, Mrs. H. Robertson; fowl, Mrs, R, McMurray and Mrs. B. Elston; programme committee, Mr. and Mrs. R, Gray, Mr. and Mrs, Harry Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. B. Elston, Rev. M. Me Nabb. Further arrangements are to be made at an executive meeting. The meeting was closed and a dainty lunch served. Rev. R. A. Brook preached an elo- guent sermon on Sunday from the text, “And He said unto me, son of man stand upon thy feet and I will speak unto thee" from Ezekiel 2nd. chapter, 1st. verse. The music of the choir under the direction of Mrs. Carl Johnston was very pleasing. The soprano solo part of the anthem, “Come Thou Almighty King" was sung very affectively by Miss Joyce Hoffman. Personals Labor Day week-end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McMurray were Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Bowie and family, of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Chapman, Stratford, Mr. Robert E. McMurray, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lutz and' family, of Auburn, were visitors with Mrs. Stanley Darling. A few small children had their first days at school last week. They are Elaine Snell, Bobbie Bitton, Jimmy Ritchie, Brian Moffat, Mary Lillow and Murray Robertson. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wickstead were guests on Saturday at the wedding of Frances Edden and Keith Whitting­ ton in Kincardine. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Darling and Mr. George Darling spent Sunday at Newton with Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman. Mrs. Alice Aitken left on Saturday, the 10th, on a trip to Vancouver and Victoria. George Thomson Ph.D. of Mount Allison University, N.B., who has been spending his vacation in Toronto, Sar­ nia, Temagami and with, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Thomson, has returned to New Brunswick, for the fall term. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Moffat and baby are now settled in their new home on the second line of Morris. Anniversary services will be held in the United Church on September 25th. Rev. M. Watson of Blyth, will conduct the services. Rally Day for’ the United Church S. S. will be held on September 18th. There was no- service in. the Presby­ terian Church on Sunday the 11th, it being Anniversary Sunday at Belmore Presbyterian. Church, which, some members of the Bluevale congregation, attended. Mr. and. Mrs. Wm. Smith and baby son, spent the week-end. at Mr. Smith’s parents home at Freeport, Ontario, going on to Toronto. Exhibit­ ion. on Saturday.. Mr. W. C. McKinnon, of Toronto; was the guest of Mr. and' Mrs. Robert McKinnon last week. Mr and' Mrs. Joseph Horton, Mrs. R. Garniss. and Mr. Mac Scott spent. Sunday at Clifford. Mr, and' Mrs. Jack McTavish and | sons; spent the week-end at Cornwall Drug Sale NOW in Full Swing I Study these Specials carefully supply of Drug Needs at Swing I , . . buy in a winter’s a Great Savings. A.S.A. TABLETS................. (5 grain - - 100’s & 300’s) COLD CREAM SOAP......... Ba*h size cakes ENVELOPES ....................... "Economy" 20’s - - reg. 10c FLOOR WAX ..................... “Easi-GIoss - - lb. tin, reg. 53c FOUNTAIN PENS “Eclipse” .... Formerly $1.00 to $1.95 HALIBUT LIVER OIL Caps. ... 500’s - reg. $4.79 HEATING PADS......................... “Safe-Heat" - reg; $4.95 value HOT WATER BOTTLE ............ “Utility” - reg. $1.79 MILK of MAGNESIA ................... 16, 32 oz. - reg 35c; 60c MINERAL OIL ............................ 16, 40' oz. - reg. 55c; $1.10' PAPER NAPKINS......................... White, 70’S' - reg; 17c PENCILS ...................................... HB lead, eraser - reg. 5c each SHAVE CREAM........................... ; I.D.A. Brand - reg. 49c tube TOILET SOAP............................. Assorted fragrances; good quality TOILET TISSUE......................... I.D.A, Brand' - reg. 2 for 25c TOOTH PASTE ........................... I.D.A. Brand’ - reg, 57c tube VACUUM BOTTLE ..................... * 15 oz.;- plastic cup - 98c value WASH CLOTHS .......................... 12 in. size - assorted' colours' WAX PAPER ............................. Ladies’' or- letter- - reg. 15c WRITING PADS...................... Note size - reg, 10c- each WRITING PADS......................... Ladies’' or letter — reg 15c ZIPPER BINDER........................ 3: rings; - reg, $1.98 ; These specialties represent only a few of the out­ standing values featured all this week at , 19c, 49c 2 for 23c, 12 for $1.33 8c, 2 for 15c ... 39c .. 59c $3.49 $3.98 .. $1.29 29c, 49c 43c, 87c 15 c, 2 for 29c , . 5 for 19c . . 10 for 49c 2 for 23c 39c 79 c 2 for 25c 25c, 2 for 49c 8c, 2 for 15c 13c, 2 for 23c ... $1.00 ©re Mhtjhatn Published at Wingham, Ontario Wenger Brothers, Publishers, W. Barry Wenger, Editor Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Authorized as Second Class Mall Post Office Dept. Bubncrlptlon Rate — One Tear |3.00, Six Months $1.50 in advance <T. B. A. $4.00 per year Foreign Rate $4.00 per year Advertising Rates on application The Ladies’ __J9.. ____ _ __ ____ Church, Bluevale, was held' on Wed­ nesday afternoon, at the home of Mrs. R. Henning, with the president, Mrs. B. Mundell presiding. The meeting opened with a hymn followed, by prayer. The secretary's report was read and adopted. The main item of business was; the planning of a fowl supper to be held in the basement of the church in October. It was decided to make pro­ vision for 350 people, tickets to be | with Mr,. and: Mrs,. Spence McKinnon. VANCE’S I.D.A. DRUG STORE The store that saves you money. -Phone 18 Wingham ** (CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN CANADA) Wingbain Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity , 9.45 a.m.—Church School 11.00 a.m.—The Sacrament of Holy Baptism 8.30 a.m.—Holy Communion 7.00 p.m.—Evening Prayer & Sermon THE WALLPAPER SHOP Semi-Annual * IO Days Only SEPT. 17th FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Councillor Elmer Wilkinson has purchased the Gregory Block, on the east side of Josephine Street. The block comprises the stores occupied by George Olver, Seirite and the Green Front. Russel Salter saw what he believed was a wolf oh the J. R. Salter farm, south of town, a short time ago. The animal was crossing a high field but when it realized it was being watched made off into the bush. The ladies who are taking an inter­ est in shooting here increase in num­ ber each shooting night, which is Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The range is at the Town Hall. It is ex­ pected that in the very near future a club will be formed, and officers will be elected. Chief Allen reports that so many shot guns and rifles have registered here that he ran short of forms and more had to be procured. Councillor Murray Johnson registered one old- timer that had Fenian raids. It type. Mr, Herbert from the hospital on Wednesday of last week. Friends are much pleased that he has made such splendid pro­ gress following a serious operation. been service in the was a muzzle loader Campbell returned Thurs., Sept. 15th—3.00 p.m.—Ladies’ Guild Apron Shower at the home of Mrs. H. Mitchell Tues., Sept. *20—8.00 p.m.—Evening Guild Meeting in Parish Room Wed. Sept. 21—7.30 p.m.—Board of Management Meeting ^ummiiKiiwimimiiwimiMiiimiHiimFiwiiHiiiHiiMiiiHiiiwiiaiihwimiiimiMiwimii^ I DOUBLE PLAY ■ CHEK-R-TON worms your pullets and also tones = them up. 1 1 When ready to lay, feed pullets CHEK-R-TON, then start them on ■ HOWSON’S 20% LAY MASH for months of steady laying. 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