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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-11-23, Page 10Bage Ten Th© Wingliam Advance-Times, Wednesday, November 23, 1955 Or? Published at Wingham, Ontario Wenger Brothers, Publishers, W. Barry Wenger, Editor Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Authorized as Second Class-Mail Post Office Dept. Subscription Rate — One Year $3.00, Six Months $1.50 in advance P. S. A. $4.00 per year Foreign Rate $4.00 per year Advertising Rates on application gpfrORIAI.S? CHRISTMAS PREVIEW Santa Claus will arrive in Wingham on Saturday, and in honor of his coming the merchants of town have pre­ pared some fine displays of Christmas merchandise. With only 27 more shopping days until Christmas, it’s"'getting time to start thinking about such things as Christmas purchases. This week’s edition of The Advance-Times is largely devoted to the advertising of Christmas merchandise. In fact, you’ll find it an accurate guide and directory for Christmas shopping in town. Check the advertisements in this issue and see the mer­ chandise in the local stores. You’ll agree that it pays to shop in Wingham. ** CONGRATULATIONS The management and staff of station CKNX-TV de­ serve a lot of credit for the able and efficient way in which they have started operations in the new medium. Initial broadcasts have demonstrated that the radio personnel are equally at home before the cameras, and there seems to be little doubt that the new television station will even­ tually be as popular as its counterpart in radio. Lor more than 25 years the radio station has made the name of Wingham familiar throughout Western On­ tario. The new television station will probably do another fine job of public relations for this town. X* A SAD SIGHT One of the saddest sights for a trout fisherman is to see his favorite trout stream after a ditcher has been in making “improvements”. Ditchers are machines which turn streams into drains. What used to be a merry, chattering, meandering brook becomes nothing but a Jong, straight trench, with ugly piles of naked gravel on either side. Backwaters, eddies, undercut banks, potholes, logs and underwater ob­ structions — all are gone. The stream that is left has as much character as a trickle of water along an eaves trough. Moreover there are probably no fish in the water­ course. Most of them were scooped out by the ditcher and without the natural cover and obstructions those that are left are unable to survive. Game laws are peculiar. A fisherman, by killing one fish out of season, is liable to be fined. A ditcher can kill a whole trout stream and nobody seems to care. What price progress! ** YOUR LAST CHANCE Friday night is nomination night in Wingham, and judging from the lack of talk around town it promises to be a quiet one. It reminds us of one of the major defects of democ­ racy, spotted a number of years ago by one, George Ber­ nard Shaw. The trouble with democracy, Mr. Shaw pointed out, is that it’s everybody’s business, and every­ body’s business is nobody’s business. Running the town of Wingham in an efficient man­ ner .is everybody’s business. We hope that a goodly num­ ber of the citizens will make it fheir business to be on hand Friday to do their fair share. * WHO’S BEING FOOLED? Timed to- coincide with the current safety drive by Attorney General Kelso Roberts and the Ontario Provin­ cial Police, the committee of Legislature has recommend­ ed driving courses for high school students. This news­ paper made the same suggestion some time ago and re­ ceived the same answer that has been extended to the com­ mittee—no time in the present curriculum to waste on teaching youngsters to drive. Two or three salient facts might be considered. First, the accident rate among young drivers has been so high that special insurance rates are in force if a car is to be handled by a younger person; second, the record for safe driving among those who have taken such a course in Kit­ chener could well be envied by we older and supposedly saner car operators. Let’s have done with at least a little of the nonsense we have been expected to swallow! If there is time to teach our young people to play basketball and football we should "be able to sneak in a few hours a year for in­ struction which will help to save lives-—including those of the Students themselves. There isn’t a thing wrong with high school sports,, but thej^ do look just a little insipid When they are Compared with a subject as vital as the preservation of even a few more members of the humati race. It really isn’t the argument itself which makes any sensible person So mad—-it’s the assumption that the pub­ lic is infantile enough to swallow it! CORRIE Library News , The Gorrie Public Library open on Saturdays in the afternoon from 3 to 4 and the evenings from 8 to 9.45. Trere are new books from the County Library. These are changed every three months. Miss Margaret Dane, who has been librarian for the past few months, asks that everyone, young and old will come and browse around the library, “It is your library to enjoy and with winter coming, what is better than a good book and a warm, cosy spot in your room on a cold night?” L.O.B.A. Entertains Members of Palmerston, Harriston and Fordwich L.O.B.A, lodges paid a visit to the Gorrie L.O.B.A. on Wed­nesday evening A new member. Mrs. Wallace Morland, was initiated by a degree team from the Fordwich Lodge who also put on the floor work. Prize winners in the draws were Mrs. Brodhagen, Palmerston and Mrs. J. Holt. Fordwich. Refreshments were served and a social time enjoyed. Mrs. Win. Edwards Word has been received here of the death in Saskatoon, Sask., of Etta Mc­ Gill. wife of Wm. Edwards, under­taker, of that city. She died suddenly of a brain hemorrhage on Wednesday evening. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robt, McGill, she was born on con­ cession 12, Howick Township and at­tended S.S. No. 4. She lived in Gorrie for a number of years previous to her marriage, since which she has resided in Saskatoon. Surviving besides her husband are one son, Arnold and one daughter Alma, (Mrs. Percy Smith), all of Saskatoon. A sister, Mrs. Robt. Ferg­ uson, Howick and a brother, Wm. A. McGill, Turnberry, predeceased her. Funeral services were at Saskatoon on Saturday, November 19th. and in­ terment in Saskatoon cemetery. Annual Bazaar The Guild of St. Martha* had a fine display of aprons, Christmas gifts, baiting, etc., at the bazaar in the community hall on Saturday after­ noon. Tea was served at small tables.A larger table with a lace cloth was centred with mums. Quite a number dropped in for shopping and to enjoy the dainty refreshments. Open House The Rev. F. E. and Mrs. Russell will receive at St. Stephen’s rectory on Friday, November 25th from 7 to 10 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone. Hangings Dedicated At the Sunday service at St. Step­hen’s Church new hangings for pulpit and desk were dedicated. Mrs. Jos. Bennett and Mrs. Jack Bennett made the presentation from the Guild of St. Martha. The Rev. F. E. Russell, who conducted the service, said these would complete the hangings for the different seasons in the«.church year, some having been dedicated in the spring. He expressed sincere apprecia­ tion of the work(of the Guild, Friendly Fours The Friendly Fours of the Gorrie United Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Harry Ferguson on Thursday, November 24, at 8.15 p.m. Mrs. Dick Carson, Mrs, Albert Dustow and Mrs, Lionel Johnston are in charge of the program. will be coming, living visited with Mr, and Mrs. Elmer Downey, * Mrs. Bert Clark, Teddy and Mary, of Qwen Sound were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Claus O’Krafka. Mr, Mervyn Walker, of Coldwater, spent Tuosday and Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Walker, Mrs. A, Wright, Wroxeter, visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Douglas re­cently, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Smith spent Wednesday in Toronto at the Royal Winter Fair. Visitors with Mrs. L, N. Whitley and with Dr. Whitley in Listowel Memorial Hospital last week were Mrs. O. Riley and Mr. and Mrs. H, El­ liott. Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. R. Yung- blut, Mr and Mrs. W. Martin an|| Miss Eileen Josling, all of Londes- boro; Mr, and Mrs. Archie McDqnald, Kincardine, Mrs. W. C. King, who has been in critical condition at the Wingham General Hospital after a fall down the basement steps in her home on Monday evening, Nov. 14th, is show­ing some improvement, Howick had two exhibitors at the horse show at the Royal Winter Fair. Eldon Renwick received a first for his team and for single horse. Glenn Ed. Steckley and Patricia, of Brighton, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sparling, of London, were week-end visitors with Mrs, Harry Ferguson and Mrs. Fer­ guson accompanied them to Teeswater on Sunday to visit relatives, _ Mrs. Wm J, Gallagher and Miss Maude Higgins visited with their bro­ther, Mr, Chester Higgins, of Blyth, on Sunday, Mr, Chas. Aitken, Kincardine, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hyndman were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs. Roy Gowdy. . , IMtr. and MTs, T, L. Mcliincs -spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Telford Falconer at Blyth. ST. HELENS BobMr. and Mrs. Mel Brown and Murdie, of Kitchener, were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. R. Woods and Mrs. Murdie. Miss Isabella MacPherson was home from London for the week-end. Congratulations to Murray Gaunt, on winning the Queen’s Guineas at at the Royal Winter Fair and to Barry McQuillin and David Kirkland, who won fourth place in the Dominion 4-H judging contest. The December ineeting of the Wo­ men’s Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Andrew Gaunt on Thursday, December 1st., at 2.30 p.m. The roll call will be “My favorite Carol,” and an exchange pf gifts. The rnotto, “Bp’ of good cheer, Christmas is near,” will be taken by Mrs, Gordon MacPherson and the topic, by Miss W. D, Rutherford. Mrs. Frank McQuillip will display wrapped gifts. The hostesses will be Mrs. Wm. Purdon, Mrs. Allan Miller and Mrs. E. W. Rice Y.P.U. The Young People’s Union of Gorrie and Wroxeter charge will meet in the Gorrie church hall on Sunday, November 27th, at 8 p.m. The commit­tee in charge of the program is Ron McMichael and Nancy Newton. Woman’s Association The W.A. of the Gorrie United Church met in the church hall on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Willard Peel was leader for the worship period. Mrs. Glad Edgar read the Scripture from Luke 12: 1-24. Mrs. Peel read a poem. A paper on the theme “Things Seen and Unseen” was read by Mrs. Glad Edgar. Mrs. Gordon Edgar, pre­ sident, conducted the business. A communion table is to be purchased with a $250 bequest from the late Miss Mary Maguire. Renovating floor and seats in the church is starting this week. The meeting closed with prayer and lunch was served by the commit­ tee in charge. Wins at Guelph Miss Corinne Rhame has again been winning honors with her violin. On Friday, Nov. 18. at the Kiwanis Mu­sic Festival at Guelph in the violin duet, open class, she and Sheila Paul, of Acton, were placed first. On Sat­urday, in the 16 year and under class for violin solo, she was placed third and in the 14 year class she won first place for violin solo. Birth KING—In Peterborough recently to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn King, a son, Richard Francis. Personals Mrs. North Holland, of Fordwich, spent a few days recently with Mr. Geo. Dane and Margaret. Mr. Geo. Keil, Carol and Patsy spent the week-end in Toronto and saw the Santa Claus parade. We extend sympathy to Mrs. L. N. Whitley who has received word of the death of her sister, Mrs. P. C, Dobson, of Winnipeg.Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Short, Ron­ nie and Carol, of Fergus, spent Sun­ day with Mt. and Mrs. Tom Short and Miss Myrtle Short.Reeve Harry Gowdy is attending the county council in Goderich this week. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Finlay, Bel­ more, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Petrie visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas, War­ wick, of Brussels. The Rev. F. E. and Mrs. Russell were in London on Wednesday evening for the induction of the Rev. A. E. A. Ongley, Hew rector of the Church of the Redeemer. Mr. Russell took part in the service.Mrs, Lottie Thorhton returned to her home recently after an extended visit with friends ih Canfield, Ham- Mr, Norman Tressidor, Of Fordwich, ilton and Ethel. t is the new agent at the CPR station. Mr. and Mrs. Tressidoi- and baby daughter have taken up residence at the station.Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Brown, of Beamsville, spent the week-end with relatives in GOrrie and Wroxeter,Miss Kate Hazelwood, of Wroxeter, visited at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Norman Wade for a few days. Bill Strong, who is on the staff of the Toronto-Dominion Bank at Mount Albert, spent the week-end at his home here. 'Mr. and Mrs. John Montgomery have gone to London to spend the winter months with their son, Tel­ford and Mrs. Montgomery,Mr, and Mrs. Russell Lane and fam­ ily, Of Tillsonburg, L.A.C. and Mrs. Johnston’s team, was placed third. Every gift item in the store and windows is plainly price-marked for your convenience. You are cor­ dially invited to come in and shop around without obligation. FOR Cosmetic Sets *** Electric Razors ingfjam $1.50,$5.00 Everyone Is Heartily Welcome 10% DISCOUNT ON ENTIRE STOCK Remington, Fhili-Shave by Dubarry, Yardley, Hubbard Ayer, Dorothy Gray, Shulton by Sunbeam, Schick, White Lilac, Lotus Wed., Nov. 30th—3.00 p.m.—Anntial Bazaar. Sets, Pen & Pencil Sets, Shaving Sets aptisft Cfjurrb REV. J. L. COYLE, Pastor HER SATURDA Y!FARM EQUIPMENT No. 15 TRACTOR MANURE SPREADERS TRACTOR REPAIRS tit I Dusting Powders by Yardley, Dubarry, Dorothy Gray, Hubbard Ayer, ,Shulton Evening in Paris FAIRYLAND Wingham’s Exclusive Store for Tiny Tots ...■: ............v n.......................■' •'............- 1 ■■ ---- —' - Quality Soaps by Hubbard Ayer, Yardley, Shulton, Evening in Paris, Roger Gallet & Morny Shaving Brushes Rubberset $2.00, $3.00, $3.95, LAND UP Colognes Golden Orchid, Muguet, Pink Clover, Desert Flower, Golden Chance, Comb, Brush & Mirror Gift Stationery, > Compacts, Playing Cards. FOR HIM (ANGLICAN) OTingljam The First Sunday in Advent a.m.—Holy Communion- a.m.—Morning Prayer & Sermon 8.30 11.00 2.30 p.m.—Church School 7.00 p.m.—-Evening Prayer & Sermon Wed., Nov. 23rd—7.30 p.m.—Board of Management Meeting in the Parish Room. Thurs., Nov. 24th—3.00 p.m.—Ladies’ Guild Meeting and Shower in the Parish Room. Sat., Nov. 26th—10.00 a.m.—-Junior Confirmation Class. Sunday 11 — Subject: “The Crusade Is Over — now What?” X Sunday 7 — Subject: “All This — and Heaven Too!” > by Yardley, Seaforth, Old Spice, Wrisley Shaving Bowls by Yardley, Seaforth, Old Spice, Morny Tobacco Pouches,- Cigarette Rollers, Leather Wallets, Holdall Kits, GREETING CARDS I? I Lighters, Pen & Travelling Flash Camera Sets. Briar Pipes, Pencil Sets Kits?, Kodaks, Wednesday 8 — Prayer and Bible Study Beginning a new ‘series of Bible studies in “The Gospel of John” Bring your Bible and study God’s Word with us. Informal question period. “ . . . they received the Word . . . and searched the Scriptures ...” Boxed.........................49c, 98c, $1.00, $1.25 & up Extra Special ........ 50 cards & envelopes........98c Gift Wrap, Seals and Tags by “Coutts Second Anniversary SALE CONTINUES until 15% DISCOUNT ON MERCHANDISE PURCHASED WITH THE BABY BONUS Nylon PULLOVERS & CARDIGANS Assorted colors - Sizes 1, 2, 3 SALE PRICE ...$2.49 FLEECE-LINED SLEEPERS With Extra Pants Pink, Bliie, Yellow - Sizes 1, 2, 3 SALE PRICE ............................. Do your Christmas shopping while the Sale is on! I.D.A. DRUG STORED “For Gifts that Please” | Phone 18 Wingham | MASSEY-HARRIS TRACTORS PLOWS ONE=WAY DISCS No. 11 TRACTOR SPREADER BEATTY STABLE EQUIPMENT Litter Carriers, Water Bowls, Etc. See Wilf. Arthur in our Repair Department for service to all makes. USED EQUIPMENT 1—33 M.-H. Tractor Live Power Take-Off Your Massey-Harris Dealer Wingham Phone 378