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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-03-14, Page 1Tenders To Be Called For Painting and Repairing Town Hall A regular meeting of the Wiegham Town Council was held on Thursday evening at o'clock. All members present except Couns. Lloyd and Ken- nedy. His Worship Mayor Davidson in the chair. Minutes of last meeting were approved as printed on motion of Couns. Johnson and Reavie. A letter was read from the Minister of Health advising that the by-law ap- pointing Dr, W. A. McKibbon as Medical Officer of Health was approv- ed by the Department. A letter was read from the Associae non of Mayors and Reeves requesting the annual membership 'fee of $5.00 on motion of Coun. Johnson and Reeve Evans it was decided tb join the As- sociation of Mayors and Reeves and pey the necessary fee." A letter was read from the War Assets Corporation advising that no band instruments were available as yet but if any were declared surplus, we Would be advised. A letter was received front the High School Board containing resolution to the effect that the Board was anxious to have a High School District formed with Wingham as the centre. The co- operation of the Town Council was re- quested. Moved by Court. McKibbon second- ed by Conn. Rae that we forward a re- commendation to the County Council and to the Reeves of neighbouring Townships that the Town Council en- dorses the action of Wingham High School Board in their effort to estab- lish a larger High School Distriet. Carried. A letter was read from the War As- sets Corporation acknowledging offers received for buildings at Port Albert and requesting further information as to the probable use of the buildings. His Worship Mayor Davidson re- ported on the attendance of himself and Coun. Johnson at thesGood Roads Convention. Many outstanding speak- ers were heard and information as to road construction for this year was obtained. The Finance Committee reported a number of accounts properly certified and recommended payment. These were ordered paid. His Worship reported on the resol- ution of Council to have a new water main laid in Pleasant Valley for better fire protection. It was found that the cost would be quite heavy if this was carried out and there was no prospect that this could be readily financed. It was suggested that the Fire Depart- ment be requested 'to make a test when fine weather came and see how far the hose could reach at this section of the Town. It was agreed that this I be done under supervision of the Fire Committee. Councillor Reavie reported for the Street Committee that snow had been removed and sidewalks were now al-. most bare. He complimented Chief of Police Platt for his good work in looking after the snow plOwing. The Highways Dept. plow had also given good service on the main street, Coen. Johnsott reported that im- provements in the Firemen's room (Continued on page four) Operator At Adams Hairdressing / Miss Wilma Burns, Toronto, has been employed as a Beauty Operator at Adams Hairdressing for the coming season, Chinmey Fire Friday On Friday afternoon the fiesmen were called to the home of John ogs ere, Scott Si. for a chimney fire, For- tunately little damage resulted. Wingham Leads Series Wiegham Indians continued their quest for championship honottre here Tuesday evening, by defeating Mit- chell, 7--3. Played on an ice surface Which resembled a swimming pool, the fans received plenty of laughs at the expense of the players who received a real soaking. Wind-tam now leads the series three games to one, requiring only one more game to cinth the Sr. Rural Championship, Goal-getters for Wingham were: Brooks 8, Johnson 2, Bakets Potter. For Mitchell Stock petfortned the hat-trick, Wiegliam's ace goalie, Lorne Zolauf, sustained a broken nose during the game, ne- cessitating hie removal. Garbutt re- placed him in the not. Refetee harry Doughty, Walkerton, handled the game. {PURCHASED LAW PRACTICE IN EXETER Major Elmer D. Bell Takes Over Business of J., W. Morley, K.C. Arrangements were completed Mon- day for the purchase of the law prac— tice of James W. Morley, K.C,, of Exeter, by Major Elmer D, Bell who- took over immediately. Mr. Morley is the newly-appointed Magistrate for Huron ,County, • Major Bell, before he enlisted in 1941, carried on a. practice in Bruseele and Seaforth. Ho went overseas as Second-in-Command of the 99th Bat- tery and while overseas, was transferr- ed to the 55th Battery as Officer Com- manding, and saw action all through France, Belgium and Holland. Elmer was born at Drew, near Hare risten, and graduated from Osgoode Hall in 1932, and in 1940 married Bar- bara, Hedley of Ayr, who since his en- listment, has resided in Wingham. Major and Mrs. Bell intend taking up residence in Exeter when living accom- modations are secured. BRINE CLUB Nine and, one half tables took part in the play 'at the weenly meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club. The re- sult of the play was as follows: North, and South, 1st., Mrs. D. B. Porter and. Don French; 2nd., Mrs. H. Campbell and Mrs. Nasmith; 3rd, Mrs. 0: Col- borne and C. H. McAvoy; 4th., Mrs. Brown and j. Mason; 5th., Mrs. Heth- erington and G. McKay, East and West, 1st., Mrs. A. Wil- • son and D. Nesmith; 2nd,, Miss C. Isbister and Mrs. .Kress; 3rd., Mrs. Parker and Art. Wilson; 4th., Mrs. DuVal and Geo. Williams; 5th, Mrs. Magee and Miss Pegg. Five tables of players from the Wingham Bridge Club are invited to attend the Goderich Bridge Club on Friday evening', March 1.5th. NEW MAGISTRATE FOR HURON COUNTY j. W. Morley, K. C., who for the past 20 years has been practicing law in Exeter, has been appointed magis- trate for Huron County. He is filling the office which has been vacant since C. A. Reid died. Mr. Morley graduated from Os- goode Hall in 1926 and in May of the same year he entered into partnership- with the late Isaac R. Carling, K. C.. in Exeter, He has conducted practice by himself since Mr, Carling's death in 1934, INSTITUTE MEETS FRIDAY THIS WEEK The Wingham Branch of the Wom- en's Institute will meet on Friday of this week, March 15th., at 3 p.m. sharp in the Council Chambers. Roll Call to be answered by telling an Irish Joke. An address will be given by the Historical Research Convener, Mrs. Herb Campbell. Owing to so many members being •-absent •at the last meeting the kitchen shower will be continued at this,meet- ing. The program committee is Mrs. Ar- thur Wilson and Mrs. Gordon Gannett. The hostesses: Mrs. W. 5.1 Henderson, Mrs. G. Hastie, Mrs. N. Keating, !Mrs. C. Bushfield, Mrs. M. Bell and Miss 'O'Connor, EXETER BUSINESS TAKES IN PARTNER Mr. E. R. Hopper, who went to Ex- eter from Wingham, 18 years ago, has sold part interest in his furniture and funeral home business to Kenneth Hockey, who has been employed by •him for the past eight years, with the exception of two years he spent in the navy. They have purchased a large brick dwelling in/ Exeter, and contemplate 'having a modern funeral home as soon ,as materials become available. The new business is to be caned the Hop- per-Hockey Furniture and Funeral Service, St. Paul's TO Organize A.Y.P.A. Looking to the reorganization of St. A.Y.P.A., a meeting of those in- terested Was held after the Sunday ev- ening service and it was decided to 'hold a meeting on Monday evening next, when they will proceed with the :election of officers. Visits Wingham"After Forty Years' Mrs, C B. Edwards of Westmin- ster, B. C., formerly, Miss Louise Var- ney of Wingham, spent a few, days with Miss Dorothy Lloyd When in Wingham 'forty years ago, Mrs. Ed- wards lived in the house now owned by Wm. Leppard and Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Lloyd were neighbors, lleieg in the hoese now' owned by John Pat- tison, IMAM FIREMEN MAKERECORD RON Purchased Minnie St. Residence Mr. J. C. McIntyre of Teeswater has recently purchased the residence of Dr. j, J. and Mrs, Brown, on Minnie St. Attending Convention In Toronto Mr. John Burchill is in Toronto this week attending the Convention of the Mutual Fire Underwriter's Associa- tion, which is being held at the King; Edward Hotel. Received Arizona Papers This week we were in receipt of a bundle of different papers from Ari- zona, sent to us by our good friend, Rev. Otto Gallagher: The papers from the south made quite interesting read- ing, The day they were mailed it was 82 in the shade. COMPLETE PAVING ON TEES WATER ROAD Black Topping To Be Laid This Year Completion of construction work on highways No. 21 and No. 4 is -expected this coming summer, H. B. MacPher- son, resident engineer of the DePart- ment of Highways. Stratford, said last week. The work was cOmmenced last year when bases were laid for blacks topping operations. Black-topping is an asphalt covering, about three inch-se thick. The topping operations will be car. vied out on about 10 miles of highway No. 28, the Bluewater highway from Port Albert to Amberley, an on about eight miles of highway ' No. 4 from Wingham to Teeswater. Mr. MacPherson Said those projette are fairly definitely planned for the coming summen but his office has had to indication what other 'work would be done, other than the roptirke repair whs. 1106 PRODUCERS MET IN TORONTO New Hog Scheme To Go Into Effect On April 1st. Fifteen delegates from Huron Coun- ty Hog Producers attended the first Annual meeting of the Association, at the Royal York Hotel, in Toronto, on March 1st. Wm. Turnbull, Brussels, Chas. ,Coultes, Belgrave; Bert Lobb, Clinton; W. V. Roy, Londesboro, Tom Metcalfe. Wingham; Earl McDonald, Lucknow; Melville Dennis, Bluevale; Ronald Coult-es, Wingham; Ignatius O'Leary, Seaforth; Alfred Warner, Bayfield; Arnold Jamieson, Clinton; Po Simpson, Kirkton; Harold Mont- gomery, Goderich; Henry Saline, Dashwood, Jack Ryan, Seaforth. Chas. W. McGinnis, Iroquois, Ont- ario, Pretident of the Association in addressing the gathering of three hun- dred producers stated it was a happy occasion, as Hog Scheme was -about to be put into effect and stressed the responsibility, this will entail. YOU are par of a big industry known over the entire world, said the speaker. It has grown to be 180 million dollar ex- pdrt busiriess, and Is vital to Our nat- ional ecnnorrty. Present bonuses are consumer bonuses not producer, said Mr. McGittnis and More help to our industry, must he on a quality basis. You are entitled to full cost of pro- duction, -plug a reasonable profit for your product, The Secretary's repeat Sliewed a-65 million dollar industty in Ontario, and last year we In this province produced 39% of all hogs marketed in the born- Won, Mr. Tittrunoti, Ontario Sectes tety steted that 674 of all B-1 hoge, weie -placed, In that grade by improper feeding and it was not the fault of the hog.. 50% were too fat and 17% Were either too heavy or light in weight, „ With Which Is Amalgamated The Gerrie Vidette and Wroxeter Newo. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1946 Single Copies 'Five Cents Sunseriptione $2.00 Per Year INTERESTINO TALK HEARD BY LIONS ICOUNEIL FAVOURS IL SCHOOL DISTRICT WORLD PRAYER DAY WELL ATTENDED TO PRACTICE WITH :MINNOW DOCTOR Dr. Ross Howson To Be Assistant To Dr. W. V. Johnston LAWYERS FORM NEW PARTNERSHIP 'New Firm To Be Known As Crawford and Hetherington On Monday of this week, Dr, Ross Howson assumed his new duties as assistant to Dr. W. V. Johnston of Lucknow, who for some time, has been the only practitioner in our neighbor- ing town and its surrounding rural area. Dr. Howson, who is the son of Frank R. Hdwson, was bordin Wing- ham, and is a graduate of Western University, London. Immediately fol- lowing his graduation he joined the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps and served for two years overseas: In January, 1943, he married Isobel Habkillc. Dr. and Mr. Howson in- tend taking up res.idence in Lucknont- as soon as suitable living quarters can be secured. Held In St. Pauls Anglican Church Mrs, W. A. Beecroft, Speaker The annual World Day of Prayer Service was held in St. Paul Anglican 'Church on Friday afternoon, with Mrs. H. Mitchell of St. Pauls taking the -opening exercises. Participating in the service as assoc- iate leaders were Mrs. W. J, Mender, -een and Mrs, A. Nimmo of St. And- reWs, Mrs, Peter Gowans and Mrs. L. Hiseler, United Church, Mee. 5, james and Mrs. T. Fells, St. Penis, Mrs. J. Lucas and Mrs. F. Collar, Baptist Church and Mrs. Touzeau of the Sal- vation Army. Mrs. W. A. Beecroft of the United 'Church was the speaker for the ser- vice and chose' "Prayer" as her sub- ject. A solo, "The Stranger of Galilee",, was then sung by Mrs. Pearce, aecom- .panied by Mrs. Morris Swanson. who -was also at the organ for the hymns .of the service, The ushers were Mrs. (Dr.) Connell, Mrs. H, Jensen, Mrs. C. Hinde and Mrs. E. Snell. Emerson Shera Told Of His Exper- iences and Conditions In Australia A regular Lions Luncheon was held at Yemen's Grill, on Monday evening, with a good attendance. Lion Frank Madill acted as Chairman for the meeting and welcomed Mr. Emerson Shera, Ross Hamilton,' Marvin Small- man and Tpr, Geo. Henderson as the guests of the Club. Tailtwister Omar Haselgrove received a telegram just as lunch was started and found it real- ly belonged to the Club. It was from Hamilton, and advised that certain Wingham Curlers had attended a bon- spiel last week and they 'could sing "Down by the Old Mill Stream" with great feeling, The Tailtwister prompt- ly called Lions Jack McKibbon, Bon Hobden, Ron Rae and Art Irwin to the front and their music was approv- ed by the Lions. Ross Hamilton favoured with two trumpet solos which were very much enjoyed. Lion Harold Victor Pym announced to the Lions that he would offer a new patriotic song for which he had written the music and Miss Grant of Teeswater, the words, This song was being entered in the contest for new patriotic songs which was sponsored by Mr. Russell T. Kelly. This was thefirst time it was being sung in public and it was very favor- ably received by the Lions. Lion Bill Connell presided at the piano while • Lion Harold V. Pym led in the sing- ing. Four new Lions were duly received into the Den in a ceremony conducted by Lion Hal Maclean assisted by Lions Fred Spry, Alton Adams and Jack McKibbon. The new Lions, Don Jeffs, Don Nesmith, At Irwin and Mike McPhail were greeted by the Club with the Lions Roar. Lion Jack McKibbon announced that the Boys' and Girls' Work Committee would meet shortly to select a leader for the Boy Scouts. Lion Frank Madill re- ported for the Sight Saving Commit- tee that the Committee had sent one "student to London for examinaion. Lion Harley Crawford reported that he had more.information on the build- ing of a swimming pool and he falt that from information received a suite able pool would cost about $12;000. He promised to exhibit photos and plans at next meeting. Chairman Fred's Madill introduced Mr-. Emerson Shera to the Club. Mr. Shera has just returned from Australia and is one of the few Canadians who were on active service in the Far East. Mr. Shera thanked the Lions for the invitation to be present and proceeded to tell of his experiences. Their unit sailed from San Francisco and travell- ed by way of New Guinea, landing at Brisbane. They found this to be a very backward city. The hieuses were built on poets due to the difficulties with white ants. The drinking water was caught from roofs and living was rather poor. Adelaide was a city of 320,000 and was very modern. The business section covered an area of about one and a quarter square miles and this was surrounded by park areas• (Continued on page four) WILL HOLD FIELD , .CROP COMPETITION Will Be Sponsored By The Wingham Horse Show Association MAILING LISTS ARE CORRECTED The Advance-Times Mailing Lists have been corrected up to and includ- ing Saturday, March 9th, any remit- tance paid in to the office up to that time should show a change in the lab- el, as well as any remittance sent in by mail. Will you please look at your label and see that you have been given credit. We are not infallible and mis- takes sometimes occur, these can be more easily traced and corrected now than a year hence. Please let us know if your label is not correct. $1,100 FELLOWSHIP TO TEES WATER MAN James Gillies of Teeswater, a four- th-year student in honour economics and political science, has been award- ed a fellowship ,valued at $1,100 at Brown University, at Providence, R. I. The fellowship provides for tuition plus $600. Mr. Gillies will work to- wards his M. A. in economics, spec- ializing in foreign affairs, and will do some assistance work in the econom- ics department. Mr. Gillies is completing his third and fourth years at Western in a year and a half. He quit university at the end of his second year to join the air force. After ten months of service. he returned for the January term last year. Dance at Royal T, Wingham To Bert Worth and his CKNX Ambassadors on Thursday, March 14: Dancing 9.80 to 1. Ladies 50c Gen- tlemen 'Mc. An announcement of interest was made on. Tuesday, by J. H. Crawford, K.C,, to the effect that he had formed a partnership in his law practice with Major R, S. Hetherington, M.B.E., K.C., and would cary on onder the firm name of Crawford and Hether- ington. J. Harley Crawford, K.C., was born near Brampton and graduated from Osgoode Hall in 1928. For a couple of years he practiced with the firm of Black, Lash, Anglin & Cassels, To- ronto, and in October, 1930, purchased the practice of the late Richard Vans stone. In September of last year he received his appointment as King's Counsellor. Major Robert Scott Hetherington, M.B.E., K.C., was born at Goderich, and graduated from Osgoode Hall in T931. Immediately following his grad- uation he came to Wingharn and prac- ticed with the late j. A. Morton, taking over the business following his death. He received his K C. appointment in 1938, and last year was honoured by being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire. Major Hetherington joined the Ac- tive Forces in 1941 and served in com- mand of the 99th Battery, being over- seas for two and a half years. After taking part in the "big push" from D Day on, saw service in France, Bel- gium and Holland, returning to Wing- ham on December 28th with the Bat- tery. Both of these men have taken a very active interest in municipal affairs of the town, Mr. Crawford having served on the Council for ten years, five of which as Major, and Mr. Hetherington served for seven years, four as Reeve. KNAVE FAIR PIER THIS YEAR Morris Township School Area Enter All' Schools By the action of the Morris Town- ship School Areaa Board in entering all schools in the township for compe- tition in the Belgrave School Fair, the Fair Board look for this year to be the biggest and best yet. Last year East Wawanosh schools -were all ent- ered by their Township School Area Board. • The officers for this year are: President—R. H. goultes ViceePresident—Lawrence Staple- ton Sec'y-Treas,—Stewart Procter. Mrs. C. W. Scott who has been a very efficient secretary, retired after serving in that capacity for over fif- teen years. Following a meeting on Friday of those interested in holding a Field Crop Competition, and after interview- ing the officers of the Wingham Horse Show, this organization has de- cided to sponsor such a competition. Galore Barley was chosen and all desirous of competing should hand their entry in to the Secretary, Jack Reavie, by Saturday night, March 16, so that the amount of seed necessary may be secured. The entry fee will be $1.00. BANNER COUNTIES' AYRSHIRE CLUB DANCE AT ROYAL T TO FRANKIE BANKS The final Dance under present man- agement will be held at the Royal T., on Tuesday, March 19th. Frankie Banks and his orchestra will supply the music. Admission, Ladies 50 cents, Gents 75 cents. Purchased Building Lots Mr. Duncan Kennedy has recently purchased the two lots on the corner of Frances and Victoria streets from Mr. John Weir. It is Dune's inten- tion when building material is avail- able to erect two new houses. There will be a Barn Meeting under the auspices of the Banner- Counties' Ayrshire Club on the farm of John Strong, ninth' concession of Howick, on-e mile east of Gorrie, on Monday afternoon, March 18th, The Program will commence at twd o'clock as follows: Clipping an Ayr- shire animal for the Show Ring will be demonstrated by Robert and John Ballantyne, of Atwood. Pasture experiment results will be discussed by Wilfred Schneller, Vice- President of the Banner Counties' Ayr- shire Club. Discussion on Junior Club work will .be led by Donald Graham, Assistant Agricultural Representative for Wat- erloo,. An invitaticin is extended to all the farmers regardless .df the breed of cattle they keep. There will be some- thing of value for .any -dairy man. Tea And Baking Sale The Ladies of St. Andrew's Pres- byterian church will hold a St. Pat- rick's Tea and sale of Baking in the Sunday School room at 3 o'clock on Salurday, March 16th. The Man From Nowhere A three-act comedy will be present- ed in the Wingham Town Hall at 8.30 on Wednesday, March 20. Admission 25c. Reserved seats 35c. Plan of hall at McKibben& Curlers Finish Play-offs With the weather a bit frostier the curlers were able to finish their play- offs on Monday night. The winner of the three sections played off in the first game. j. Mason's rink defeated D. Kennedy 11-7, and in the final game Mason's rink defeated H. L. Sherbondy's in an eitra end. Since the -play-offs started Chas, Elliott has substituted as skip for Jack Mason. • Prairie Flooded Friday With the mild weather of last week the Maitland river rose rapidly and by late Thursday evening had risen until it was over the prairie road south of the town. The road was blocked on Friday to traffic, making it necessary to detour for all traffic on Highway No. 4. The Ready Made Family The Y.P.S. of the United Church, Wroxeter, is presenting' a three act Comedy, The Ready Made Family in the Community Hall, Blttevale, on TuesdaY night, March 19th,, at 8.80 p.m. This very highly. recommended and humorous -play is being Sponsored by the Ladies 'Aid. Society of Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale, Ad- mission 35 cents and 15 cents. Three-Act Comedy "The Man From- Nowhere", under auspices of the Young people of Sac- t•ed Heart Church in Wingham Town Hall on Wednesday, March 20, Ad- mission 25e, Reserved seats 85c, Surprise Party For Bride On Monday evening a very pleasant surprise party took place at the home of Mr, and Mrs. E. S. Lewis, when the girls of the Wingham High School met to shower their daughter (Betty), Mts. Douglas Fry with a very lovely kitchen sheever, At the close of the evening which was spent in dancing and games, a delightful lunch was seta yea by the students. . Held Family Gathering At Mitchell A family gathering was held at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Ken, Elliott, Mitchell, on Sunday, March 10, when Mr. Chas. Elliott, Mr, and Mrs, Vie. Coeven and family, Mr. Kete`glapieton Of Wingham, and a number of Mitthel frietuls met to welcome home LAC Stewart Elliott, who had just returned after -Spending a year and a half over- seaS. Stewart spent some tithe in Eng. land, Belgium, Preece, Holland and Germany and tetOtned to Ceintda on the OticertElizabeth, He attended Winghattt Iiigh School when he, with hit patents, resided In Blitevelee HMI SCHOOL AREA OPEN MEETING Covered •Distance Of Fourteen Miles To Molesworth in Fifteen, Minute. The Wingliam Fire Department re- ceived a ealf 4„)n. Saturday afternoon from 1/vfoleewortle and with the road not in the best of shape, covered the 14 Miles in 15 Minutes. By their propint action they ptevetitcd a diss astrotte tire hi that 'village. The fire wee at the home of Wm, Gibson and was believed to have Stall- ed from a defeetive thinthey, Upon the arrival of the firemen the flatnee were shooting' ottt through theloof but with a plenteous supply' of water, was 'don Under Controli However cOnsid- arable damage resulted from smoke and water. An open meeting in connection with the formation of a High School Area I'S being held in the Winghatn Council Chamber at 8,00 pne. Wednesday, March 20th, All members of the menitipel councils and of the school boards f Winghain and the adjoining municipalities art urgently requested to attend: All other persons interested in the formation of it High School Area are also invited, Mrs G. L. Duffle, of the Ontario DepartMent of Education will address the Meeting, AS the fore math% of High School Areas It a very progressive step in educatiOn it is ea- petted that a large number will be eresent at the Mettleg. UNITED CHURCH W.M.S. MEETINfi The regular meeting of this Society was held on Tuesday, March 5th at 8 pm, with a very good attendance. The theme for the meeting wag Builders Together With God. Mrs. Geeer and her group had charge Of the programme. This eves the laet thapter of our Study Book on Africa and has been very interesting and instructive. A poem by Longfellow wee given by Mts, VenWyck entitled "The Build- ere," Mts. Johnston gave a report on Temperance and Citizenship, Mrs, Greer then conducted a Quiz eni the Study :1360k jtist finished and this wee Very Much enjoyed, The, Ptetident conducted the buel- hese pert of the meeting, .....0•10111.11141L -milaaereSe -