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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-11-09, Page 7Fag(? Seven The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, November 9th, 1955 MARGARET A MARTYR IN BRITONS' EYES Town Hall Steps a Worry to Council's Property Committee The town property committee, under ’ the chairman, Reeve Roy Adair, came in for its share of work at Monday's meeting of council. Three matters concerning town property were re­ ferred to the committee for investi­ gation. Mr. Adair reported to council that with the re-building of the front steps of the town hall, it was found that the joists underneath the wooden floor inside the main door vestibule had suffered considerably from dry rot. Mr. Adair expressed the opinion that the floor had been in a dangerous condition before the new steps were built and a new cement floor put in, and that the repairs had come just in time. The discussion on that portion of the town property swung over to the entrance to the town auditorium, on ( the south corner of the town hall, and council members wanted to know if the vestibule was in a similar condi­ tion. It was pointed out that the cement steps at that entrance were also in bad shape. It was decided that the whole en­ trance should be checked over by the property committee and suitable measures taken to remedy any dang­ erous conditions. To Purchase Furnace Mayor McKinney told council that an oil heating furnace now being used in the nurses' residence at the hospi­ tal will be for sale shortly because of plans to heat the residence from the main boiler room of the hospital. He said that the furnace had been offer­ ed to the town at a cost of $300 al­ though the original price had been $1,254 five years ago, when the fur­ nace was new, and he suggested that the town purchase the furnace for C.W.L. Contributes To C.N.I.B. Fund The regular meeting of the Catholic Women’s League was held at the home of Mrs. L. J. Slosser, on Wed­ nesday of last week, with the presi­ dent, Mrs. Clarence Borho, in the chair. During the business part of the meeting, it was voted unanimously that a contribution be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. It was decided that the December meeting be held in the parish hall and that it take the form of a Christmas party, at which time there will be an exchange of gifts. The roll call for the January meeting will be answered oy each member producing a gift for the new tuck shop at the hospital. Mrs. Borho closed the meeting with prayer after which all enjoyed lunch, served by the hostess and her daugh­ ters. use in the arena. ' He said that the coal-burning fur­ nace now in use at the arena is in very bad shape, and should be replac­ ed immediately, and that the furnace from the nurses’ residence should do an efficient job in the arena. The mayor also pointed out that the town could save substantially on insurance rates by using a hot water heating system instead of hot air. The property committee was em­ powered to negotiate with the hospi­ tal for the purchase of the furnace and to make arrangements to have it moved to the arena. The question of installing lights in the town shed was discussed at the meeting, and it was decided that some arrangement should be made to have the lights installed. Maitland Presbyterial Holds Conference A successful .conference on the mission of the church was held in Bluevale Presbyterian Church during the afternoon and evening of Novem­ ber 1st. Members' from Wingham, Teeswater, Belmore, Gorrie and Blue­ vale auxiliaries, of the Maitland Pres­ byterial took part. The afternoon session was in charge of Mrs. L. Fortune, The worship period was taken by the Gorrie Aux­ iliary and Mrs. King, of Teeswater, sang a solo. A panel discussion on, “What Is the Mission of the Church?” followed, the panel being made up of members of the Wingham Senior Auxiliary, Missionaries Report Miss I. McConnell explained her work as a missionary in India and Miss Reid outlined her work on the home 'field among the Indians and Chinese. Miss A. McEachern, the regional secretary for the Hamilton- London synod and synodical, gave a report on organization work. Mrs. R. J. McMurray presided at the evening session, at which time the worship period was in charge of the Wingham Evening Auxiliary. Mrs. Gordon Greig, of Bluevale, sang. The panel at this session discussed, “A Group Executive Works Together.” Election of officers followed when those named were: President, Mrs. Ballagh, Belmore; secretary, Mrs. Mundell, Belmore; treasurer, Mrs. Harvey Robertson, Bluevale; Home Helpers secretary, Mrs. Reid, Tees­ water; Glad Tidings secretary, Mrs. Leslie Fortune, Wingham; welcome and welfare secretary, Mrs. John Donaldson, Wingham; supply secre­ tary, Mrs. Zinn, Belmore; library and literature, Mrs. B. Mundell, Bluevale; press secretary, Mrs. Burchill, Wing­ ham. Rev. M. McNabb extended a welcome to the visitors at both meetings. Miss Marian Williamson introduced the guest speakers. The meeting closed with prayer by Rev. McNabb. —Centra] Press Canadian Photos To Britons, Princess Margaret is a martyr to duty in renounc­ ing any intention of marrying Capt. Peter Townsend. Londoners wept as they heard the announcement, many of them believing that pressure from Church and family influenced her decision. United Church WMS Discusses Korea Bale The Woman’s Missionary Society of Wingham United Church held its November meeting in the school room with Mrs. C. Fingland presid­ ing. She spoke on the theme “The Call to Greater Discipleship”, show­ ing that when Jesus gave the call to full commitment, many turned back and only a few followed, and it is still the same today. Mrs. Hingston read passages of Scripture to show what is required in true discipleship, and Mrs. W. J. Brown gave a read­ ing following up the theme. The chapter of the study book which explained our responsibility to those new Canadians who enter our country, was taken by Mrs. Chas. Hopper. Speaking about Christian steward­ ship, Mrs. Gowans said that Jesus was not concerned about how much money one has, but about how much was spent in His cause. Mrs. Jas. Henry and Mrs. N. McLaughlin reported the sectional meeting, which had been held in Whitechurch. A letter from the committee on overseas relief was read, acknowledg­ ing bales which had been sent for­ ward by this auxiliary. The letter stated that since November 1950, in five years, the United Church has collected and shipped from Canada, 699 tons of clothing and relief materials, of which"'’the greater part has gone to Korea. When one con­ siders the weight of one person’s clothes dr of a blanket, the number of people who have been clothed can scarcely be imagined. Mrs. N. Mc­ Laughlin, the supply secretary for Wingham, said that clothing and -quilts are now being received for bales which will go forward in a few 'weeks. 4 SCOUT CORNER The first investiture of the Wing­ ham Scout Troop was held on Friday evening when eight boys from the Wolf, Panther and Beaver Patrols were invested as full-fledged Boy Scouts. The new Scouts are Wayne Nichol, Bob'Hollenbeck, Wilf Pocock, Jimmy Wild, Paul Rintoul, Barry Fuller, Bill Crawford and Doug Hardie. During the ceremony the new Scouts were presented by their patrol leaders and made the Scout Promise before the troop. They were presented with . their Tenderfoot badges by Scoutmaster Miles Over­ end, who welcomed them as new members in the great world brother­ hood of Boy Scouts. Assistant Scoutmaster Alton Adams tied on their new neckerchiefs in the Fraser tartan of the troop, and Patrol Leaders Byron Adams, Brian Rider and Paul Bennett welcomed them as members of their respective patrols by pinning on the patrol colors. Finally the Scoutmaster pre­ sented them with their Scout staves, symbols of their readiness to help other people at all times, as required by the Scout Promise. Fifteen members of the troop have now been enrolled as Scouts, and it is expected that the balance of the troop will be invested within the next month or so. Before being invested the boys must pass tests in first aid, knots, the composition of the Union Jack and the Scout Law and Promise. Before the meeting opened on Fri­ day night, Scoutmaster Miles Over­ end experienced a pleasant surprise when, on opening the door of the meeting room, he found the place in darkness. At the far end of the gymnasium the troop was grouped around a cake with lighted candles, and as the SM entered the boys broke out with a round of “Happy Birthday.” A little nonplussed by this unexpected turn of eyents, he still managed to blow out the candles in one grasp and express his thanks for the birthday gift from the troop, a subscription to the “Scouter” maga­ zine. At the close of the evening Patrol Leader Byron Adams was presented with his Knotter badge, the first proficiency badge to be awarded in the troop. Patrol Leader Paul Ben­ nett, who completed his tests for the Second Class badge the week previ­ ous, was presented with the badge. and DISTRICT Sundays WINGHAM HOMER JAMESREV. LEIGHTON FORD HAVE YOU ATTENDED? Crusade for Christ Services in WINGHAM UNITED CHURCH Nightly Evangelist Soloist 7.45 p.m. except Saturday REV. WES. AARUM Song Leader and Choir Director Seating reservations can be had for visiting delegations by writing Crusade for Christ, Wingham, stating number of seats required and the night you plan to attend. EVERYONE WELCOME!Sponsored by the Wingham and District Council of Churches PERSONALS CGIT Groups Collect For UNICEF Fund On Hallowe’en night the C.G.I.T. of Wingham inter-church group join­ ed with many other children’s groups across Canada and made it “Hallow­ e’en for UNICEF”, when they col­ lected— not treats for themselves (although, no doubt, they did not re-­ fuse any)—but money for UNICEF. “Hallowe’en for UNICEF” is only one of the many projects UNICEF takes on, in order to help the less fortunate children around the world. The local girls were delighted with the generous manner in which the people “shelled out" their pennies last Monday night. The collection amount­ ed to .$32.00. A little goes a long way when used by UNICEF. One dollar will give nine children a glass of milk every day for a week, o,r buy enough toxoid to protect 33 children against diphtheria, or BCG vaccine to immunize 24 children against tuber­ culosis, or DDT to protect 13 people against malaria for one year. On Tuesday of the week previous, the girls held an enjoyable Hallowe’en party. Costumes were the usual­ clown, gypsy, bride and groom, baby, witch, and several others. After a rousing session of games under the supervision of the leaders, lunch was served. The party, which was voted a success, ended with Taps. —Mr. and Mrs. William Frjzelle, of Niagara Falls, and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Sargent and children, of Tillsonburg, and other family relatives in the dis­ trict visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Sinnamon, Wingham. Sgt, and Mrs. William Grover visitr ed in Petawawa over the week-end with Lieut, and Mrs. G. Taylor-Mun­ roe and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Dyble. —Mr. and Mrs. Harold Birch and family, of St. Thomas, spent the week­ end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Cantelon, Diagonal Road. —Mr, Harry McClenaghan and Wil­ liam, of, Waterloo, spent a week in North Western Ontario. —Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Avery, of Teeswater, Mr, and Mrs. Frank Mc­ Cormick, of Wingham, visited over the week-end with relatives at Albert ton, Hamilton and Niagara Falls. —Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Richey left on Sunday to visit with the latter’s father and sisters in Sault Ste. Marie. Ladies’ Thursday League Mrs. J. Kerr, 1641; Mrs. J. McIntyre 1478; Mrs. R. E. McKinney, 1414; Mrs. D. Nasmith, 1300; Mrs. G. Cameron, 1255; Mrs. W. Henry, 1039. High double, Mrs. McKinney, 433; prize for the day, Mrs. Cameron, 417. 0-0-0 Commercial League The third game of the first series was played on Tuesday night with an attendance of thirty-five players. Standing as follows: Cardinals, 12; I Bluebirds, 10; Bluejays, 6; Canaries, 6; * Wrens, 5; Orioles, 2. I High scores for the night: Ladies' I high single, Mrs. V. Loughlean, 255; [men’s high single, Ernie Walker, 253; ladies’ high triple, Mrs. V. Loughlean, *634; men’s high triple, Ernie Walker, • 584. i High team score, Bluebirds, 2783.I A mistake was made in reporting ' last week’s scores. It should have read !high single, Len Crawford, 309. ' 0 - 0 - b i Men’s Bowling League . Results of the bowling in the Men’s [ Town League, on October 31st., were ! as follows: Aces, 7 points; Creamery, 0; Taylor’s 7; Kinsmen, 0; Lee’s, 5; Burke’s, 2. High singles for the night: Hugh Jones 281, Cal. Burke 277, Charlie Perrott 254. High triples Des Brophy 640, Fred Templeman 635, Dennis Smith 629. Standing to date: Taylor’s 16; Loe's 14; Aces, 12; Kinsmen, 10; Burke’s, 9: Creamery, 2. CARRICK MAN NAMED FEDERATION PRESIDENT Lloyd Jasper, prominent Bruce County farmer of Mildmay, Ontario, was on Wednesday elected president of the Ontario Federation of Agri­ culture at the organization’s four-day annual meeting held at the King Edward Hotel, Toronto. The new president was born and brought up on the 12th concession of Carrick Township in Bruce County^ on a farm cleared by his grandfather 105 years ago, and operated by his father, the late Thomas Jasper. He took over the 100-acre farm from his father ixj. 1940, and has since operated as a successful beef pro­ ducer. As a member of the Carrick Town­ ship Federation, Lloyd Jasper was appointed a member of the Bruce County Federation in 1947. Three years later he was appointed repre­ sentative of Zone 2 (Western Ontario) to the Ontario Federation executive, in 1951 was elected second vice- president of the OFA, and in 1953 was made first vice-president. Active in many farm organizations,. Mr. Jaspei- is a past president of the Carrick Agricultural Society;: holds executive positions on the* boards of the Ontario Farm Forums,, Co-Operator’s Insurance Association, and the Rural Co-Operator and was ■ instrumental in the organization of the Mildmay Co-Operative. Mr. Jasper is chairman of the Walkerton District High School Area Board, and a member of the Saugeen Masonic Lodge, Walkerton. Married to Grace Ireland of Tees­ water and former school teacher, Mr. Jasper has three children, two daugh­ ters and a son, WINS HER "WINGS" ON 17TH BIRTHDAY Second Lieutenant Albert Marshall, of the Salvation Army, arrived in town on Friday of last week, and will take a position here as assistant to Lieut. D. V. Goodridge. A native of St. John, New Bruns­ wick, Lieut. Marshall trained at tho Officers’ Training School in Toronto, and graduated from that institution in the same class with Lieut. Good­ ridge, in 1953. He has had appoint­ ments in Toronto, Mid-Ontario and Nova Scotia Divisions of the Army, and has been engaged in pastoral work in Whitby, Ontario, and Lunen­ burg and Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. His last appointment was with the Toronto Harbor Light Corps, situated in the “skid row” district of Toronto, where the work is mainly with alcoholics. Lieut. Marshall comes to at the height of Salvation tivities here, with 69th anniversary services being held this Week. concerned Wingham Army ac- Use of fine paper made in Canadian mills cover a wide range, such as catalogues, blotters, drinking cups, wall papers, ticker tape, blue prints, stock certificates and even currency. —Centra] Press Canadian Best birthday present this 17-year-old could hope for was a pilot’s license which makes her one of the youngest licensed fliers in Canada. Pretty Helen Bradley of Picton, Ont., comes by her flying talent naturally. Her father is instructor at Picton’s Prince- Edward Flying club.