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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-06-19, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wrxeter News WINGF1AM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE /9, 19'47 Subscriptiens $2.00 per- Year sussessessaparess.".....44...".... ST. ANDREW'S US, MONTHLY MEETING "EDITORIALLY SPEAKING" $A PLAN RED SHIELD APPEAL COUNCIL PLANS FOR TOWN WARP Splendid Talk on Education of, India '1'he regular mqnthly meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of St. -Andrew's Presbyterian Church was held on Tuesday afternoon, June 10, at three o'clock, The Preeidenta Mrs. W. 5. Henderson, ()copied the chair and opened the meeting with prayer. The theme of the meeting was based .on "Thy Will Be Done'!, and the Me- ditation was given by Mrs, George Olver. Following the singing of 'a hymn, the Scripture Lesson was read by Miss Frances Wilson. The general buSiness -of the Meeting followed, and xeporta of the Secretary and Treasurer were read and adopted, Roll Call was an- swered by repeating one of Christ's Parables -and where found in the Bible. 'The Glad Tidings Prayer was givenay Mrs. Godkin, After the offering was received, Mrs. 'T. C. King gave the Dedicatory Pray- tr, followed by the singing of another hymn. Then followed an excellent discourse from the current Mission Study, entitled "Christian Education in India", by Mrs. George Day and Mrs. L. Fortune, which was most interest- ing and instructive, The various reports ef the Presby terial Meeting at Ethel were then read by Mrs,,W. J. Henderson and Mrs. T. -C. Currie. After the singing of a hymn, Miss B: Graham elo.sed the meeting with -prayer. Tenders To Be Called For New Fire Hall and Garage Campaign To Start In IA/Ingham Op September 15th A New Program To Be Heard From CKNX Ev.ery Sunday With a view to amplifying the ed- itorial views of the publishers of the Western Ontario newspapers, mostly, those of the weekly papers, cicn last Sunday instituted a new program, "Editorially Speaking." The first program in this 'series em.- phasized the unkempt condition of the cairns in Huron County, the traffic conclitione that are to be found on the. streets of the Western Ontario towns, and finally advocated that a campaign to paint farm buildings would add im- measurably to the appearance of the . countryside in general, This program should prove of defin- ite interest to the publishers of the weekly pap'ers throughout Western Ontario, as well as the readers of those papers, and we would suggest that you, tune this program in next Sunday af- ternoon at 3.30. A special meeting of Wingham Town Council was held on Monday morning at 9 o'clock. All members present. His Worship Mayor Ken- nedy in the chair. Coun, McKibben reported that be had four tenders for the painting of the Arena. The tender of Neable Bros.; Listowel, being the lowest was accepted. A letter was ordered sent to the Town Band congratulating them on their first appearance on Sunday even- ing in the. pew Band Stand. Conn. Gurney reported that plans for the new fire hall we now ready and tenders :could be called for. It was agreed that tenders be called up to July 7th„ 1947, His Worship reported that the chim- ney at the Power House had been ex- amined and it :could be used for an incinerator if suitable approach could be built, The Street Committee was empowered to contact the proper auth- orities and have a survey made of the chimney at the Power House to be adapted for the construction of an in- cinerator. A letter was ordered to be forward- ed to the Minister of Highways re- questing the paving of Highway 86 from Amberley to Wingham and on to Harriston and drawing attention, o the poor condition of the pavement in Town from Highway Four to the wes- terly limits of the Town. The Clerk reported the receipt of the By-Law from the Department Of Highways, duly approved. This cov- ers street expenditure for the year for grant purposes. It was decided to lraw the atten- tion of the County Engineer and enter a protest that no County' equipment has been used in Town for the last six to seven years and the streets laid by the County haVe never been proper- ly surfaced. Colin. Rae reported that permission had been given to remove earth from the MacLean property south of Town for the cemetery. A motion was passed that anyone be authorized to purchase earth from the MacLean lot when drawn by the Town Truck at the 'rate of 65 cents per yard delivered. A letter from the M.O.H. Pr. W. A. McKibbon was read and referred to the Cemetery Committee. This letter recommended that the Cemetery be kept- closed except during hours from 8 to 5 each day and that a heavy chain be secured for the gate to prevent cars entering after these hours. This to be acted on immediately. • Signs were ordered erected for one side parking on streets as planned by Constable Platt, la-nd that the Depart- merit of Highways be requested to erect a slow sign on Diagonal Road near Victoria Street on Highway 86. The matter of cutting back the side- walk at the intersection of Diagonal Road and Josephine Street was con- sidered. It was reported that the Public School grounds were not kept clear of grass in the summer months and it was felt that the grass should be kept cut so children 'could use the grounds. It was agreed that a letter be sent to the Chairman of the Public School Board requesting that the grounds be kept clear-of long grass in the summer months. It was agreed-that a letter be placed in the paper requesting citizens to clean up their properties and main- tain them in clean condition so that the Town may be kept as attractive as possible, The Town Council to co- operate by supplying the Town Truck to remove all refuse. It was agreed that citizens be asked to act Irons Monday to Thursday next week and the truck will tall on Friday and Sat- urday to collect all refuse deposited in front of homes. 'It was agreed that 1-lia Worship find out if the Legion has a Man to recerrimend for part time work 'at the cemetery at 50 cents per hour, Lieutenant E. A. Gagnon, in charge of local Salvation Army operations, has returned from, Hamilt ' on where he Attended conference conducted by Lieria-Colonel Wm, Dray, 0.B.E„ head of The Army's Public Relations Department and National Compa,ign Plret t11 Director. A conference convened by the Divisional Commander, Lietst.-Colcetel J. Acton, plans were laid for The Army's National 'Red Shield Appeal which will be launched locally on Sun- day, September 15. National objective is $1,000,000., bei the local objective has not yet been announced. According to Lieut. Gagnon, confer- ence discussions revealed that Army facilities are taxed to the limit, and that the success of this year's financial appeal will be imperative. Lieut.-Col- - onel Dray, who has 'just completed a coast-to-coast series of campaign con- ferences, reported to support the Army of "the understanding heart, and the human touch." In numerous places, szt eron. g committees are already organ-id Other speakers during the confer- ence were Major Len 13ursey, Nation- al Campaign Organizer, wino dealt with practical aspects of the forthcom- ing appeal, • and Adjutant Arnold Brown; National Publicity Representa- tive, who paid tribute to Canada's press, radio stations and advertisers for their Unstinting support ,of Sal- vation Army projejcts. MASONS ATTEND DIVINE SERVICE The•Wingliam Lodge No, 286, A.F. & A.M., held their annual Church par- ade for Divine Service in Wingham United Church on Sunday evening, June 15th, when about seventy mem- bers were present with visiting breth- ren from Wroxeter and Teeswater. " Rev. W. A. Beecroft delivered an in- spiring address. The Choir, under the direction of Mr. Hughes, rendered special music, NOTICE TO CITIZENS PLAY AT VVROXETER The Town Council solicits the co- -op,eratiorf of residents of the Town in iteeping their properties clean and tidy ,.and thus Maintaining the general good -appearance of the Town. All citi- zens are requested to clean up their :grounds from Monday to Thursday next week, (June 23rd to June 26th), „and deposit all rubbish in front of their -property. The Town Council will co- -operate by having the Town Tauck -remove all rubbish free of charge, ,on Friday and Saturday; June 27th and 8th. Duncan Kennedy, W. A. Galbraith . Mayor, Clerk. Taking a well-earned rest from his official tour of duty, President Truman informally met Canadian and United States newspapermen at the Seigniory Club, Montebelle, Que. In this pie- Dance At Junction ture, left to right are: President Tru- man, J. Hugh Campbell, Manager of the Canadian Pacific Railway Comp- any's department of Public Relations and Prime (Minister Mackenzie King. The informal gathering followed a luncheon for the Parliamentary Press Corps of .the two countries, at which Mr. Campbell was host for the C.P.R. —Canadian Pacific Railway Photo 'There will be a play '"Kitty Comes Home" in the Wroxeter Town Hall, On Friday, June 27th., tinder the aus- pices of St. fames Anglican Churah. Admission 40 cents and 25 cents. A dance will be held in the Wing ham Junction School, on Monday, June 23rd. Tiffin's Orchestra. Danc- ing from 10. Ladies please bring lunch. Admission 35 cents. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE MISSION CIRCLE HEARS OF LEPER WORK A Patient In Hospital Mrs. Sheldon Baker of Lower Wingham, is a patient in Wingham. General Hospital, Where ' she under- went an operation for the removal of her appendix., Her friends are pleased to hear she is recovering rapidly. Engagement Announced Plan To Visit Industries In Town Atttends Convention Mr. W. 13. MeCool attended the Convention of the Ontario Quebec div- ision of the Canadian Weekly News- paper Association, held in Chateau Laurier, Ottawa, last week, Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs'. Nelson Gowdy of Ger- rie, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alice Doreen, to William Edwin, son of Mt and Mrs. Edwin Kipp, of London. The mar- riage to take place quietly the latter part of June. WALT DISNEY VISITS BLUE VALE The June meeting of the local branch of the Women's Institute will be held on Thursday, June 19th., in the Council Chamber. We-said this meeting would Be un- ique, well, we think we were correct, Did you know- that right in Wingham we have five Of the basic industries of Canada?Each one of which, in 'effic- iency, stands second to none in its own field.Of course maybe you know that they a' re here, but do you know anything of their operating? 'Because this month's programme is Canadian Industries we havechosen to show you something Of your home town and what makes a town, and because Ag- riculture is necessary to the life of Wingliam, we have chOsen. its two Ag- ricultural Industries—the making of flour, the making of butter and the packing of eggs. In short you will be taken through the two plants, How- son's Mill and The Farmers Co-Op- trative Plant. Cars will be provided, Be on time p.30 at the Council Cham- bers. Our Institute is very anxious that the homemakers from the farms will attend oui• meeting. . Our president, Mrs. Win. Field extends a hearty in- vitation to you. A special hostess will at the door to •greet you, A special item of interest to those members who joined in January, will be discussed. The hostesses are Mrs. A- Hutcheson, Mrs: R. A. • Coutts, Mrs, Wm. Stewart, Mrs, 0. Gannett, and Mrs, M. Foxton, Walt Disney--; his • nephew and theirs wives of Hollywood, California, visited on Tuesday afternoon, in Pluevale. He spent some time on the farm DOW occupied by Stewart McLennan and family, which was where his father 'liv- ed until he was 19. He also 7-isited Mrs. Jas. Robertson who was well- known to the older Disney's, thinks this part of the country very beautiful and envies us- our peonies, which will not grow in California. Those wino met him found him very friendly and very easy to talk with He took col- oured movies of his wife awl friends. Howick Lions Frolic --- Howick Lions Club will hold their" ,Zth Annual. Frolic in Wroxeter, on August 14th. The committee are plan- ning bigger and better attractions. Keep this date open, August 14th, Seventeen young ladies of the Bap- tist Church 'met at the Mime of Mrs, Frank: Collar for their monthly miss- ionary program. The roll call was an- swered by each one giving an article of equipment which a missionary should take with her when leaving for a foreign feud; • Mrs. Clark gave an interesting read- ing which she had composed entirely of the titles of spiritual songs. Mrs. Schiefele read Psalm 121 and gave helpful comments on same entitled "All Things are in God's Hands", Mrs, E. Weitz and Mis's Lois Burchill favour- ed with a vocal duet "She Only Touch- • ed the Hem of His Garment". The study for the evening was Lep- er Work and the following article§ were read: The "Object of the Leper Mission" and "The Work of the Mis- sion to Lepers" by Mrs. F. Collar; "A Saved Leper" by Miss Vivian ac- Lean; ."Christmas at Lenchow Lepro- sarium" by 'Mrs. Scott. Mr. and Mrs. David Milne, of Tor- onto announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, to Mr. Melvin Edwin Phippen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cenclair Phippen of Wing-ham. The wedding will take place on June 28th., at 3 o'clock in People's Church, Toronto. Attended Convocation Ceremonies Mrs. Ellen McPherson and Miss 'Yvonne McPherson spent a couple of days in London last week and on "Wednesday attended the Convocation •ceremonies at the University of Wes- -tern Ontario when the latter's cousin, Miss Merle McPherson of • London, received the degree of Bachelor of 'Science. • 'Exams for Toronto Conservatory Margaret Butler, a member of the Board of Studies of tire Toronto Con- .servatory of Music ' will conduct cur- -.rent examinations for the Conserva- tory in Wingham, June 20th and 21st. Miss Butler has been a member of the piano faculty at the Conservatory since 1926, and has specialized in children's 'work with cousiderable success, Bowled At Durham Two rinks of bowlers from the Men's Club in Wingham, bowled in the -opening tournament of District No, 8, Durhatn, Thursday evening, June 12th. Those attending were, C. G. •Gamtnage, A. R DuVal, I. IL Craw- ford, and 0, Haselgrove, skip, C, E, Riehey, K K Hobden, H. L. Sher- bondy and W. R Hamilton, skip. Presented By Bell Staff Mr. W. j. Brooks, Plant Installation Foreman of the local Bell Telephone Office was honoured by the Staff on Tuesday evening, when they presented. him with a smoker stand, prior to his taking over similar duties at Stratford. on Monday. He is being replaced here: by Mr, Reg. Swanson of Stratford. Mark Silver Wedding On the occasion of their approaching silver wedding anniversary, Mt. and Mrs. Ross King were guests of honour at a Wightman family dinner at the home of • Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Wight- man on June 15th. Those present in- cluded Mr, •and Mrs. C. W. Caslick and Wayne of Wingham, Mr. Bill King of Turnberry; also Mrs. King's two sisters and two brothers and their families, Mr, and Mrs. j. A. Young and. family of Lunn; Mr, and Mrs. 5, F. MacDonald and family of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Wightman and family of Welland, and Mr, and Mrs. W. L, Wightman of East Wawanesh. Mr. and Mrs. j. it Wightinat of Flint,. Mich., were tumble to be present. SUCCESSFUL TEA II:IELD RECENTLY A very successful spring tea was held in the Legion Home on Wed- nesday afternoon, June 4th. The rooms were bright with spring flow- ers. Mrs. W. A. Beecroft and Miss Margaret. MacLean poured tea at a table centred with Japonica and Nar- cissi. The, guests were received by the President, Mrs. Towne and vice- pres- ident, Mrs. Foxton, A large number attending including guests from Clin- ton, Oddfellows Annual Decoration Service Engagement Announced Dr. and Mrs. Walter Davis of Brant- ford, announce the engagement of their daughter, Vera, to Mr. William .A. Elliott, son of Mr. and Mrs; Alex Elliott, Wingham. The wedding to take place June 28th., at St. Peters Church, Oshweken, Engagement Announced. Mr. and Mrs,- Wallace Agar, R. R. No, 2, Bluevale, Ontario, announce the engagement of their daughter, Leila Mae, to Charles David Hay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Hay, of Zurich, Ontario, The marriage to take place the latter part of June, Received Degree At London Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gurney., Mrs. W. W. Gurney, Mrs. Harry Postiff, Mrs. R. E. McKinney and Mr. Leslie Saunders attended the Convocation at University of Western Ontario, London last Wednesday, when Mr. Harry Posliff received his B. A. de- gree, Wins Radio fadk Elohden, youngest son of Mr, and Mrs. R. R. Hohden, last week won a Westinghouse Radio for being sue- cessful in souring the greatest nuns- her of new subscribers to the London Free Press in this district. Jack wishes to thank all those who helped him win the prize, Entertains at Tea The trousseau tea given by Mrs. W. VanWyck was a 'delightful event of Tuesday afternoon and evening when she entertained for her daughter, Ants, bride-eleet of Saturday, The hostess and her daughter received the guests, Tea was served from an attractive tab- le centred with pink snapdragon and blue corn flower flanked by tall light- ed tapers. Pouring tea were Mrs. N. L. Pty; Mrs, H. V. ryas, Mrs. (Rev,) W. A, Beeeroft and Mts. IT, C, Mac- Lean. Others assisting were Mrs. Ltd- gar Moore, Mrs. 11111 Sims, Mrs, X, Weiwood, Mrs. Ito, Hamilton, Mrs, De Miller, Mrs. 5, Hopper, Miss Beryl Brown and Miss Frances Powell, The Annual Decoration Service of Maitland Lodge N. 119, I.O.O.F., will be held at the Vilinghain Ceme- tery at 3 p.m, D.S.T., Sunday, June 22nd. The brethren -will meet at the lodge rooms at 2.30 Pail. • 4•8J.• Dance At Currie' s School Friday, June 20th. Tiffin's °relies- tra, Sponsored by Brick Softball Club. Lunch -will be served. Dance At Belgrave *.• In the Forester's Hall, (to-night), Wednesday, Juke 18th, Farriers Or- chestra, Admission 50 cents, Lunch couirier in hall, Regret Error In the BeIgrave Music Festival held last week the names of Marlene Mc- Kenzie and Donna Anderson were omitted and should have been placed 3rd in the duet class open to all grad- DANCING AT ROYAL T Every Saturday evening from 9 to 12, Ken Wilbee's Orchestra, Moderate admission. BINGO! BINGO! LEGION Bingo Saturday nights at :the Town Hall.— Good Prizes. Meet 'your friends Saturday nights at the Legion Bingo. Accepts Position In Telephone Offite Miss Audrey Cook of Belgrave, has accepted a position with the Bell Tele- phone in Wingham. Play At Whitechurch Cancelled The Langside Play "Cahn Yourself" and Dance to have been held Friday, June 20th, in Whitechurch Colleen- ity Memorial Hall, has been cancelled. The dance will be held on July 4th., to music by Garnet Partier's Orchestta, RE-INTERRED IN MILITARY .CEMETERY Mr, James IL Wartell of Wroxeter, is in receipt of is letter from RCIA.F. Headquarters, Ottawa, dated June Srd., which states in part, "It has been cotte, firmed that your sots, Plying Officer, John Francis Werra,' as laid to rest in Grave No. 2,East Row in the Military Plot of the CM Cemetery at Dingden. Your son has now been to., interred its the Rcichswald Forest Bri- tish Military Cemetery and his resting plate registered as Plot 11, Row C. Grave No. 17. This cemetery is locat- ed three miles south-west of Cleve, Germaey." The late Flying Officer "Frank' Warrell attended Wingham High School before enlisting. His widow is the former Anise Pfeteh, of Wingharni, now of Washington, b. C. es, Attended Reunion at Guelph Mr, and Mrs. J. L. Walsh were in Geolph on Saturday where they at- tended the tenth anniversary reunion of the 0,A,C, class of 1937, of which Mr. Webb was a member. The event Was marked by a dinner and dance. Miss Ann VanWyck Honoured Guest Honeutleg Miss Ann VanWyck, bride-elect of this month, Mrs. De Vititt Miller and Mrs. James Hansil- ton were hostesses at the lattet's home on Wednesday evening, June 11, when Miss VatsWyck was the recip- ient of a miscellaneous shower. Mrs, (Rev,) W. A, petcroft enter- tained at her home ovo Thursday ev- oking, Julie 12th., when the bride-elect was pra§en fed With a large beautifully deeetated baSket which was filled with lovely and useful gifts. New Rector Appointed Rev, E, 0. Lanctater of Thames- ville, has beets appointed by ,Archbis- hop C, A. Seager, Bishop of Huron, as rector of St. Paul's Anglican church, Win:ghat% He will assume his dut- ies here August 15th. Rev. Charles MacDonald, of Lucknow, who was recently elected Moderator of the Presbytetiatt Church in Canada, MEETINGS TO BE HELD _NEXT WEEK A series of meetings will be held in the County next week in the ittterests of the Huron Co-Operative Medial Services, The speaker will be Wma. Nielsolsoft, of the Co-OPerative Hrtioe, Toronto, at the following lilac- Uxeter Town Hall, Wed, June 25th, Clinton Agricultural Hall, Thurs. day, June 26th, Winghant Town Hall, Friday, June t/th, All meetings art planned for 8,30 P.tie, Plan to attend the One most eon- Vettient to yett and help to get this ,eo-operative Hospital Plan into opera- soon as pOttible, GODERICH HERE FRIDAY NIGHT DOUBLES TOURNEY NEXT WEDNESDAY Binevale Presbyterian Church Anniversary Anniversary servites will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Bittevale, on Sunday, June 22nd., at a o'clock, and at 7,30. Rev. David P. Rowland of TOtOntO, a former student inieister for the congregation, will be the guest speaker for both Services. 4.1•16,iied666Wis A Senior "A" Softball game that should prove one of the best of the season will be played at Whighatts Town Park on Friday evening, June 2(lth„ The Wingham boys received their only setback or the season At •Ooderitil last Week and are ottt to even the RHO, The Winghatts Lawn towling Club will hole the fourth mutat Doubles Competitioti for the John W. Hanna Trophy on Wednesday, June 25th. There will be four 12 end games with play starting at 1.20 p.m. as,T, The greens have been put its excellent condition and are considered among the finest, in Western Ontario, Sue WAS congratulating Mary on her driving ability: "Why, you're handling the ear like A veteran." do you know," countered Mary. "Vou've never seen me handle' veterat." IFeettrallaltseeliplInn