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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-11-23, Page 9a if (^Subscription $3,00 per year, 7c per copy With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News .... J,.....,.., .................................................................................... V I.,..!. —, . .... _ , WINGHAM ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1955 ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian SUPER SALESWOMEN—W i n g~ ham’s Brownies are turning out to be super:, saleswomen when it comes to selling cookies on Brownie Cookie Day. Last Saturday several of them were dropped off in Pleasant Valley to start their canvass and, whether by by accident or design, two of them knocked simultaneously at the front and back doors of one house. Both doors were answered by different members of the family, and both pur­ chased packages of cookies, unaware that the other was making a purchase, too. Seems like an easy way of doub­ ling sales. 0-0-0 KEEPING TABS—With Wingham’s new TV station on the air, Police Chief Bert Platt shouldn’t have too much trouble keeping track of the wherabouts of the majority of the Wingham citizenry. These nights the chances are they’ll be at hofne, glued to their TV sets. On Sunday night, what with TV and the Crusade in the United Church, the streets of town were quiet indeed. ' %0-0-0 HOME FIRES BURNING—Wing­ ham’s fire department was kept on the hop on Wednesday afternoon, when two alarms were turned in, within two or three hours of each other. The homes of Ted English and C. R. Cantelon, both on the edge of town, received the attention of the firemen. Both blazes were minor, for­ tunately, since a high wind was blow­ ing at the time. 0-0-0 HOW ABOUT YULE LOGS?—The Christmas trees along the main street do much to add a seasonal atmosphere to the place, but what we’ve always wanted to see is an honest-to-gosh Yule log. Even today there’s probably .lots of places you could get a Yule log, but the question arises—Where would you put it wh5h you got it? They must have had bigger houses in those days. 0 - 0 - o' WEAR YOUR' DECORATIONS- One of the nicest things about Wing­ ham during the'Christmas season, in our opinion, is the homes decorated with figures of Santa Claus and other Christmas motifs. Besides improving the appearance of the town at Christ­ mastime, they seem to us to be one of the few things people do nowadays, for the enjoyment of other people, without having any ulterior motives. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Jack MacFarlane, of Camlachie, Ontario, announce the en­ gagement of their younger daughter, Alice Irene to Russel Ernest Penning­ ton, of Sarnia, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Pennington, Teeswater, Ontario. The marriage will take place on Saturday, December 24th, at 2 o’clock, in St. Paul’s United Church, Sarnia, Ontario. F23b PLAY AND DANCE The Teeswater Junior Farmers and Junior Institute will present their three-act comedy “Come Out of Your Coma” in the Memorial Hall, White­ church, Friday, November 25th at 8.30. Dance to follow with good music. Sponsored by the Whitechurch W.I. Lunch counter. Admission 50c and 25c. F23b LEGION AUXILIARY EUCHRE The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Cana­ dian Legion is holding a euchre on Monday, November 28th, at 8.15 p.m, in the Legion Home. Admission 50c. F23b DANCE AT WROXETER Come to a dance in Wroxeter Town Hall, Friday, -November 25th, gang­ ster’s Orchestra. Card game in base­ ment. Booth in hall. Admission 50 cents. Proceeds for Women’s Insti­ tute Project. F23* BAZAAR AND TEA The Ladies’ Guild of St. Paul’s Church is holding its Christmas _ _ Bazaar and Tea. Aprohs, Christmas W Gifts and Novelties, Candy and Home-made baking. Everyohe wel­ come. F23b BAZAAR AND HOT SUPPER Gorrfe L.O.B.A.. will serve a hot stipper oh Saturday, November 26, from 5,30 to 7.30 in the Community Hall, Gorrio, Home baking and use­ ful articles for sale at 3.80 p.m. Supper $1,00, children 40c. F23b First Smalltown TV in America, CKNX Launched Initial Broadcast on Friday Two records unique in the brief history of television were set on Fri­ day night when the town of Wing­ ham became the first centre of its size in North America to boast a tele­ vision station and CKNX-TV became the first television -station in Canada to start operations on schedule. Slpted to commence broadcasting on Novem­ ber 18th, the new TV station did so, and on no uncertain terms. Friday night's opening was the cul­ mination of several months of wait­ ing, worrying and hard work on the part of the management and staff of the radio station and others which had been added for television operations. Qonceived many months ago, the idea did not really begin to take shape until the early months of this year, when application was made to the De­ partment of Transport for a television- license. In April accommodation for the proposed new television station was made possible in Wingham when the board of the Wingham District High School offered the old high school building to the town for use as a TV station or public school, and the town deeded over the building to CKNX. A license for operating was granted to the station in July by the Department of Transport. Before the license had been receiv­ ed work, had commenced on the old high school building, and for the past Church lammed for Final Rally Of Crusade Held Sunday Night The Crusade for Christ of the Wing­ ham and District Council of Churches was brought to a close on Sunday evening, with an overflow crowd of 1,500 people, at the Wingham United Church. People started arriving foi’ the seven o’clock service at five. The largest congregation in the history of Wingham churches filled the church auditorium to capacity, the Sunday School auditorium and the gymnas­ ium. Friends gathered from the sur­ rounding territory, Walkerton, Gode­ rich, Dungannon, Teeswater, Brus­ sels, Lucknow, and many other places to hear Rev. Leighton Ford bring his final message of the campaign, to near the Crusade choir of 80 voices render great Gospel music, and to listen to the wonderful appeal for Christ in the Crusade songs sung by the soloist, Homer James. The' meeting began with the choir singing the Crusade theme song, “Revive Us Again.’’ Rev. Wesley Aarum led the huge congregation in what he called “wonderful singing for the Lord,” with “All Hail the Power Local Boy Turns Director at UWO Jim McKinney, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McKinney, is making a name for himself in the field of dramatic arts these days. A student at the Univer­ sity of Western Ontario, Jim has been acting in the capacity of assistant director, alorig with classmate Bill Collette, to Ken Baskette, in the UWO production “Purple Patches,” which is playing this week at the Grand Theatre in London. A featured article in a recent issue of the University of Western Ontario Gazette described Jim’s work as as­ sistant director. “With a combination of acting, directing arid general all­ round show business experience, the duo has come up with a few ideas to make Patches the fastest-moving and most entertaining variety show yet to be staged.at the Grand Theatre,” the report stated. Mr. and Mrs. McKinney were in London on Tuesday to see a perform­ ance of the show. of Jesus’ Name,” “Jesus Saves,” “Love Divine,” and other songs. The Scrip­ ture was read by Rev. D. J. MacRae, co-chairman of the Crusade and prayer was offered by Rev. H. L. Parker of the Crusade committee. Rev. A. Nimino, chairman of the Crusade, thanked the team for its wonderful leadership throughout and also thanked those who contributed in any way to its success. He spoke of the tremendous spiritual uplift and real evidence of the moving of God’s Holy Spirit in the lives of many adults and young people during the past two weeks. $1,500 for Hour of Decision The offering was designated for the Billy Graham Hour of Decision as it was on the previous Sunday evening. The total offering sent for this weekly radio program amounted to approxi­ mately $1500.00. Rev. Leighton Ford gave a cbal- lengiilg invitation for “Decisions for Christ” in his sermon based on Tohn 12:42-43—’ “Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue, for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God." The speaker dramatically described three classes: 1. Those who believed in Christ and confessed Him; 2. Those who refused to believe in Christ; 3. The middle group ‘who believed in Christ but would nbt confess Him. The evangelist pointed out many reasons , why believers in Christ fail to confess Him and emphasized how tnuch we all deny Christ by refusing to publicly witness our faith in Him. Mr. Ford closed his sermon with an appeal to accept Christ as Saviour and Lord. Rev. Wesley Aarum, song leader, preached in the basement when the public address system failed and gave the invitation. In all, there were some 30 decisions for Christ at this final Crusade rally. During the two-week period there were some 160 decisions; made among adults, youth and child­ ren, the majority being first decisions. All who attended the final Crusade rally felt it was a thrilling climax to one of the greatest spiritual exper­ iences in Wingham’s history. three or four months the television staff has been training and rehearsing on closed circuits for the big opening last week. Stuck to Schedule In spite of the delays and setbacks those working on the new station were able to stick to the schedule and hold the opening on the prescribed date, a record believed to be unique in tele­ vision history. Broadcasting activities opened at 6.30 with the program “Fo­ cus”, an hour-long local program fea­ turing news, sports, farm and weather, followed by network programs. Official opening ceremonies were held at 8.30. G. W. Cruickshank, sta­ tion manager, introduced the manag­ ers of the different departments, and John Brent, master of ceremonies for the program, read nearly 100 tele­ grams of congratulation from Premier Leslie Frost, Bishop John C. Cody, Hon. Mackinnon Phillips, the Town of Wingham, John W. Hanna, M.L.A. and other organizations and individ­ uals. W. T, “Doc” Cruickshank, founder of the radio station, was unable to be present because of illness, but sent a recorded greeting, expressing his thanks to all who had made possible the opening of the new station. After the opening ceremonies pro­ grams followed the network pattern, winding up with the station’s own “Pajama Playhouse” program at 11.15. Reception Excellent Reports from TV viewers in the dis­ trict indicated the reception from the new station was excellent. The signal was reported to be coming in loud and clear in Goderich and Seaforth and in Stratford the signal was reported to be “better than London.” Reception in Owen Sound was said to be “perfect.” Four letters from TV view­ ers in Buffalo, N.Y., reported good reception there. The new station is operating on an output of 36. kilowatts, somewhat less than comparative stations in the larger centres. However, the location and height of the transmitting tower give it a wider coverage than other stations with more power. Although a large number of net­ work programs are being carried on the station at the present time, not all of the programs have been signed as yet. It is expected that by the end of about four weeks the Wingham station will have all the network shows now appearing on television in the larger centres. Few Technical Troubles Opening ceremonies on the new station went off with a minimum of technical difficulties. The staff was able to effect the transition from radio to television without too much distress, and technical troubles were few. On Saturday some difficulty with the transmitting apparatus was ex­ perienced, but the faults were speedily rectified. ARENA COMMISSION ISSUES BALANCE SHEET ■ The following balance sheet has been released by Ed Edighoffer, treasurer of the Wingham Arena Commission: Auxiliary to Open Tuck Shop In New Wing of Local Hospital A new project for the hundred-odd members of the Hospital Auxiliary has been taking >.shape during the past few weeks in the form of a tuck shop at the hospital. Auxiliary members are hoping that the new project will not only be of service to patients in the hospital and their visitors, but will also help raise funds for this Auxil­ iary’s work in keeping the hospital supplied with linen. An Auxiliary committee, under Mrs. Walter VanWyck, Mrs, Archie Peebles and Mrs. W. B. McCool, has been set up to look after the work of getting ready for the tuck shop. Plans are to have the shop staffed by voluntary workers' of the Auxiliary with each member taking a turn in looking after the OpetationS. Counter and Wagon The Auxiliary is planning to have a counteroin the reception room of the hospital's new wing, where a stock of small gifts, stationery, candy, ice cream, gum, toothpaste and other small sundries will be offered for sale. In addition to this there will be a wagon going the rounds Of the wards, offering the same merchandise. Mrs. R. E. McKinney, president of the Auxiliary, says that it has not yet been definitely decided What hours tho tuck shop will be open, but it is expected that it Will be open for business at least during visiting hours in the afternoon. Mrs. McKin­ ney says that the Auxiliary is feeling its way in the matter, and the quest­ ion of hours, Will be decided by the response to the new project. Before making plans for the new tuck shop members of the Auxiliary spent a considerable time examining similar shops in other hospitals, par­ ticularly Victoria Hospital, in London, which also sells coffee in its shop. A good percentage- of hospital tuck shops are operated by members of the Hospital Auxiliary, While coffee con­ cessions in some hospitals are opera­ ted by members of the Canadian In­ stitute of the Blind. Many .people have felt that there is a definite nfeed for tuck shop service in the Wihgham Geheral Hospital. Several weeks ago the Auxiliary held a tea and show,er for the ’ new shop, to which many people donated articles suitable for gifts and other items for the stbek. The Auxiliary itself will put up the capital to be invested in other necessary stock. Mrs, McKinney says that the AUxil* iary is hoping to have the booth open­ ed by December 7th, the day on which the new hospital wihg will be official­ ly opened. Balance Sheet Covering operation of Wingham Community' Arena from Nov. 1, 1954 to Sept. 30, 1955, • RECEIPTS Bank balance Oct. 31, 1954 $ 397.80 Grants from Town ............. $3,000.00 . $3,526.50 Arena Receipts Skating ....... $1,231.50 Hockey ,..... 1,522’.18 Hockey practice ...... 73.50 Concerts ....... 200.31 Miscel- laneous ...... 186.51 Figure Skating 312.50 $6,924.30 Expenditures Repairs and Improve­ ments Bldg.........:.............. $1,480.48 ■ Operating Expenses Skating .........$ 159.88 Hockey ......... 653.84 Hosp. Tax..... 20.38 Miscel- laneous ...... 621.49 Hydro and Water ........ $1,686.49 Wages, Heat Int. Etc,.... 2,241.78 $5,363.56 Bank balance Sept, 30, 1955 .................$ 80.26 $6,924.30 DRIVERS MUST OBSERVE TOWN PARKING RULES With the arrival of snow it is neces­ sary to remind motorists that local parking rules will be enforced rigid­ ly to facilitate snow removal. Police Chief T. W. Platt reminds drivers that on the east side of Jos­ ephine St, from Victoria to John, par­ allel parking only will be permitted during the winter. The west side of Edward Street is the only overnight parking area. Below is the by-law which governs parking in Wingham: “NO PERSON shall leave his or her motor vehicle or any other ve­ hicle or any attachment thereto park­ ed unattended on any street, Highway or Roadway within the Municipal Corporation of the Town of Wingham between the hours of One o’clock in the forenoon (1 a.m.) and Seven o’clock (7 a,m.) in the forenoon on any day and on Josephine Street between Scott Street on the South and the C.N.R. Tracks on the North, on Wednesdays and Sundays between the hours of three o'clock in the afternoon and six o’clock in the after­ noon, at any time after the first day of November in any year and before the first day of April of the year next following, or in any way obstruct or leave any obstruction on the said Streets, Highways or Roadways be­ tween the aforesaid hours on the aforesaid days and dates.” PENALTIES are provided for vio­lation of the above with fines up to $10.00 for the first offence and $25.00 or each subsequent offence. This by-law is in force. It has been approved by the Min­ ister of Highways, AT HOME Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turvey, Blyth will be at home to their friends on Tuesday, November 29; from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9, on the occasion of their. Golden Wedding Anniversary. F23* No Accident for Whole Day Is International Safety Drive Aim Falls Injure Three People in District Falls resulted in treatment at the hospital of three people of the dis­ trict during the past week. On Thursday Ivan McBurney, age 5, son of Mrs. Helen McBurney, Wing­ ham, fell'while skating and fractured his left wrist. The fracture was re­ duced under ether at the hospital and he was allowed home after a cast was applied. On Saturday, James Webster, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Webster, R.R. 2, Blyth, fell and frac­ tured his left elbow. He was released after a cast was applied at the hos­ pital. Mrs. Mary Kelly, age 77, of Tees­ water, fell on the sidewalk on Monday and fractured her right elbow, She was also released after treatment. Kinette Club to Aid Brownie Group The regular meeting of the Wing­ ham Kinette Club was held on Mon­ day evening at the home of Mrs. Alan Williams. The motion was proposed and accepted that the Kinettes donate a cheque,to the newly-formed Brownie organization. The guest of the evening, Whitney Grose, showed his very colorful and entertaining films on Wingham’s Frontier Days celebration. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Jack Bateson,, on Mon­ day, November’ 28th. Report Belgrave Girl "Holding Her Own" in Toronto Hospital Ever yearn to be a .perfect driver? You’ll have the best chance of your life to achieve that ambition next week on "S-Day.” "S-Day (Safe Driving Day; will be Thursday, December 1st. It is being conducted simultaneously in Canada and all 48 states of the United States, and the idea is for every community to have one twenty-four hour period free from accidents, All motorists and pedestrians are asked to co-operate in keeping their community free from accidents during that period. The purpose of S-Day is to show that motorists and pedestrians can eliminate traffic accidents by their own actions. By asking everyone in every community to join a 24-hour demonstration, dramatic and con-, vincing results can be achieved. S-Day will demonstrate that the place to attack the traffic safety pro­ blem is in the community, and that the responsibility rests upon each in­ dividual. It is hoped that the idea will implant in the minds of all motorists and pedestrians the realization that, if they can greatly reduce accidents on S-Day, they can do so every day in the year. Plans for S-Day, under the sponsor­ ship of the Canadian Highway Safety Conference, got under way in Canada this week with a message from Prime Minister St. Laurent urging all Can­ adians to observe the Safe Driving Day. “Both in Canada and the United States the mounting accident toll has become a matter of grave public con­ cern,” the message stated. “It is only natural therefore that the two coun­ tries should concentrate on the same day to try to avoid all accidents for 24 hours, “I urge all Canadians, wherever they may be, to observe Thursday, December 1st, as Safe Driving Day.” ANGLICAN LAYMEN HOLD BAG SERVICE As the first undertaking since the formation of a local chapter of the Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen, the men of St. Paul’s Anglican Church last Sunday were in charge of the morning service. Herbert Fuller, president of the St. Paul’s Chapter and president of the Deanery of Huron Chapter of the Brotherhood, conducted the service. The Scripture lessons were read by Miller Davis and Mel. Keating, vice- presidents of the local chapter. Guest preacher for the service was Fred M. Halls, a prominent business executive of London and first vice- president of the Diocese of Huron Chapter of the Brotherhood. “Businessmen are seeking a solu­ tion to the worries and tensions con­ fronting them today and they are finding the answer in Jesus Christ,” Mr, Halls said, “They are finding that they need the power of God in their lives and it is up to us to show them that power,” By direct illustrations from his experience, the speaker pointed out how the witness of one person can bring another person into contact with Jesus Christ so that the power of God is able to work for and within that person.Following the service an informal luncheon was held in the parish room when the men were able to discuss with Mr. -Halls the practical ways which the Brotherhood can help build up the spiritual life of the parish. It was decided that the motto for the December meeting would be, "Each one bring one.” Brenda VanCamp, six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Van- Camp, Belgrave, remains in a serious condition in Sick Children’s Hospital, Toronto, after an operation on Tues­ day morning, following an accident in Belgrave last Wednesday. Hospital authorities in Toronto report that she is still unconscious and there is no change in her condition, although she is holding her own, after an operation performed yesterday. The little girl was critically injured in front of the Belgrave school on Wednesday when she left her mother's car and collided with a truck on the highway, driven by W. H. Edwards, of Wingham. She was taken to Wingham General Hospital with a severe skull fracture and possible internal injuries and on Thursday was removed to the Toronto Hospital for treatment. INTERMEDIATE TEAM STARTS PRACTICE Practices were started last week for a Wingham Intermediate “B” home brew hockey team, which will play in a loop with Paisley, Port Elgin, Kincardine, Mildmay, Hanover and possibly Durham, it was announced this week. The team, which will be sponsored by the Wingham Arena Commission, will be coached by Bob Ritter, of the high school staff, and managed by Jack Gorbutt Jr. A schedule for the loop will be drawn up this week. It is understood that about 25 players have been lined up for the team and there is “lots of talent” available according to Manager Gor­ butt. Games are expected to start to­ wards the second week of December. W.D.H.S. Graduate Wins Queen's Guineas at Royal Winter Fair Left for Germany Last Week ’ Mrs. Raymond Bell, with her three children, left Wingham last week for Germany, where they will join her husband, who is stationed with the 4th 'Regiment, RCHA. _ Mrs. Bell, the former Peggy Mac­ Donald, is the daughter of Mrs. Roy MacDonald of Edward Street and the late Mr, MacDonald. Making the trip with her on the ship “Queen Frederica” will be her children, Roy, age six! Jorrilyh, five and Deborah, three. The latter Will celebrate her third birthday on board ship. A sister-in-law of Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Nora Weirmicr, of St. George, N.B., and son, Rickey, have also left for Germany from Quebec City. Mrs. Wcirmier is the; former Nora Bell, daughter of Mrs. Matt Bell, of Wing­ ham. PROSPECTS GOOD FOR JUVENILE HOCKEY Prospects for Juvenile hockey in town look good this year, according to Coach Vic Loughlean, with the major­ ity of last year’s team back at the old stand and a number of new faces being added. This year the team will play in the Juvenile “B” category, which has been revised to include towns of over 2,700 population. The team will play in a loop consisting of teams from Kin­ cardine, Durham, Walkerton and Mount Forest. The following schedule has been arranged: December 2 Kincardine at Wingham 6 Wingham at Kincardine 12 Wingham at Durham • 16 Durham at Wingham 20 Wingham at Walkerton 24 Walkerton at Wingham January 2 Wingham at Mount Forest 4 Mount Forest at Wingham 7 Walkerton at Wihgham 10 Wingham at Kincardine 13 Kincardine at Wingham ■ it Wingham at Walkerton^ 19 Wingham at Mount Forest 23 Mount Forest at Wingham 27 Durham at Wingham 30 Wingham at Durham Murray .Gaunt, R.R. 1 Lucknow, a graduate of Wingham District High School and member of the Lucknow 4-H Club, was winner of the coveted Queen’s Guineas award for the best steer‘entered by an Ontario 4-H Club member, at the Royal Winter Fair last week. Mr. Gaunt won the award with his Shorthorn, Silver Star. The award was formally presented to the winner by Lieut.-Gov. Louis A, Breithaupt of Ontario at the evening performance of the horse show last Thursday. The Coliseum, which seats 7,500, was filled to capacity for the presentation ceremonies. Along with the Queen’s 50 Guineas, actually a cheque for $250, Mr. Gaunt was awarded the Hon. T. L. Kennedy trophy and $100 prize money. In ad­ dition his steer brought $2.50 a pound in the sale which followed the cattle Show. On his return from the Winter Fair on Saturday night, Mr. Gaunt, along with David Kirkland and Barry Mc- Quillin, Ontario Beef judging champs, were honored at a civic reception in LucknOw, They were met at the sta­ tion by a crowd of well-wishers and taken in a parade through town in a specially decorated truck. Lucknow Pipe Band and the Lucknow District High School Band provided music for the occasion, Luring a halt in the parade the three boys spoke briefly. Also speak­ ing wore John W, Hanna, M.L.A., L„ E. Cardiff, M.P., and Mayor R. E. Mc­ Kinney, of Wingham.