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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1947-09-04, Page 1Recent Graduates Enthuse About Course .444•4Wist, kr; , „. ............................................ • Recent graduates of the Nursing Assistants Courses speak enthusiasti- cally about their training and the inter- esting and remunerative employment they are now following. Under the joint supervision of the Departments of Health and Education training centres at , Toronto, Hamilton and Kingston are well equipped for in- struction. Students receive $60 per month and provide their own mainten- ance. Transportation costs to the Training Centre are paid by the Departments. Free uniforms, including stockings, are provided. The course lasts for nine months, three of which are given over to classroom instruction with the bal- ance being spent in practical hospital experience, The instructors are exper- ienced Registered 'Nurses with special qualifications. Upon graduation the sfudent receives a certificate from the Department of Health as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Entrants require Grade 8 education, must be in good health and be between the ages of 18 and 40, The fifth course commences this month. Information •and application,. forms can be obtained from the Director, Division of Nurses Registration, De- partment of Health, 455 Spadina Av- enue, Toronto. TOWN PURCHASES SNOW EQUIPMENT New Snowplow Will Be Fully Hydraulic With 10 Foot Wing The Wingham Town Council held a special meeting on Thursday evening of last week with all members present except Reeve Johnson, Councillors Rim-. toul and Reavie. 'Councillor Rae reported on his re- cent visit to Toronto and the cost of a suitable snowplow and wing for the town truck. It was decided to purchase a snow- plow and wing as suggested by 1N, D Beath & Son,, on recommendation of Councillor Rae at a cost of $2249,72, This equipment has a 10 foot w ing and is fully automatic. The matter of securing a stoker for the boiler in the town hall was further discussed'but no action was taken. Moved to Lucknow Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H„Orvis, who recently disposed of their property in Lower Wingham, moved to Lucknow last week. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chamney of 'Belgrave, Ontario, announce the en- gagement of their only daughter, Shir- ley Joy, to Alton Albert Baynes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Baynes, Bel- ton, Ont., the marriage to take place September 20, at Belgrave United Church at 3.00 p.m. Entertains at Tea Mrs. D. J. Hutcheso.n, Edward St.. entertained at S. trouseau tea on Wed- nesday evening, August 27th, in hon- our of her daughter, Grace. Mrs. Alex Reid and Mrs. Wilford Henry presided at the tea table. Other assistants in- cluded Miss Mildred Jones, Miss Aud- rey Cook, Mrs. Ken Saxton, Mrs, Stewart Forsyth and Miss Caroline Wellwood, DENTAL SCHEME FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN East Wawanosh School Area Plan Approved by Dept. of Health A dental schemelor all public school children in East Wawanosh Area has now been approved by The Depart- ment of Health and the Township Health Board, the work to be ,done by local dentists at their offices by ap- pointment on certain days to be decid- ed later. Consent of the parents will be necessary, It is expected 50% of the cost of the scheme to be borne by the Ontario Government. Miss , Ruth Bradbiirri has been en., gaged to teach at S,S, No. 8, East Wa- wanosh. Miss Norma trydges has been en- gaged to teach 'at S,S, 11, A new gate black board has been ordered for iJ 6 (Westfield). 4 the last Board meeting it was de- cided to set the school levy at the same amount as, last year. YOUTH, AGE EQUARY IMPORTANT TO S. A. Which is most important, the citizen of tomorrow or the citizen of yester- day? "Both are equally important to The Salvation Army," declares Com- missioner Chas, ..Baugh, Territorial Commander for ,Canada, "because both are human elements which need under, standing and..guiditace..and often_ re- quire institutional care," Economically, perhaps, citizens of tomorrow are most deserving of atten- tion. Among them will be more than 1600 children of unmarried mothers cared for last year by The Salvation Army, They deserve all the rights and privileges implied by the term `a born Canadian', says the Commissioner. In its 31 maternity and receiving homes The Army seeks to provide safe sur- roundings to ensure a good start in life, free from stigma. But citizens of yesterday make equal claim upon The Army's "human touch and understanding heart," the Com- missioner states. He said that aged men and women, having made their contributions to the social and econ- omic life of the nation, also deserve consideration. Increase of old-age pensions is a step in the right direc- tion, the Commissioner feels, but often the need goes farther. Protection and congenial accommodation are neces- sary, arid in 16 Sunset Lodges and Eventide Homes operated by The Army over 800 aged people find haven. To care for Canada's citizens of to- morrow and yesterday, as well as the host of today's citizens who need help, The Salvation Army's national -Red Shield appeal for $1,000,000 will begin across Canada on Monday, September 15. "The Salvation Army-feels certain that the public of Canada, and the hun- dreds of willing, workers who every year give liberally of their time, will assure the success of the Appeal, "Commissioner Baugh declared. Hospital Auxiliary Meeting The Women's Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital will hold their regular meeting in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon. Sep- tember 8th, at 3 o'clock. Bayfield Hotel Burned Fanned by a high wind, flames on Saturday night destroyed the Ritz Ho- tel Bayfield, while hundreds of va- cationers stood helplessly by, Thirty- five guests of the establishment we're able to remove their personal belong- ings and all escaped the fire uninjared. Damage was estimated hi excess of $10,000. The loss is partially covered by insurance, The fire removed one of the oldest landmarks in this vacation resort, the building having been meet-, ed 80'le'ars ago. Tea and Baking Sale The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion will hold a Tea and Sale of Home- made Baking at the Legion Hell, Wed- nesday, September 17th, from 3:80 to 5,50. !MILLER WHOLESALE BUSINESS SOLD Mr. N. D. Cameron of Stratford, Took Possession Last Week The Wholesale Tobacco and Con.: fectionery business of Miller & Co. changed hands last week when it was purchased by Mr. N. D. Carrieron of Stratford, who took immediate poss- ession. The business was established by Mr. W. A, Miller twenty-six years ago, and later the, first name was changed to Miller & Co. Mr. Miller informs us he intends to manufacture and package potato chips and popcorn. Later, when sugar is more plentiful he will also manufacture candies, Before choosing a music teacher, see ad, of Claude Hughes, page 3, and then interview him at United Church on Friday or Saturday. Flies From England Mr. John Preston left for New York on Saburday where . he met Miss Ivy Fleuty who arrived by Trans-Atlantic 'Plane on Monday from Enfield, Eng- land, Bowled at Lucknow Duncan Kennedy. and Henry Jensen bowled in the Merchants' Tournament at Lucknow on Monday, and won elev- enth brize. Rain delayed the play in the third game, Bluevale Anniversary Bluevale United Church will hold its 81st anniversary next Sunday, September 7th, when Rev. N. E, Cronhielm of Wroxeter will preach at 11 a.m. and in the evening at 7,30 p.m. Rev. Wilbur Rogers of Blyth will he guest speaker. WILL ORGANIZE RED SHIELD CAMPAIGN Major Nicholas Bell, National Pub- lic Relations Representative for The Salvation Army, will be visiting Wing- ham during the. week, In 411e absence of a Corps Officer for 'The ,Army" in Wingham, Major Bell will :be under- taking organization of The Red Shield Home Front Campaign, due this month, This is The Salvation Army's single annual appeal to local citizens for support, not of its church, but of the social and welfare activities carried out in this country through the Whig- ham Corps, Despite the loss of the appointed Campaign Chairman in the removal of Toni Rafferty to. Monkton, local S. A. workers are confident . Wingham resi- dents will respond readily, and accord- ing to the announced requirement for the next year, including the last year's deficit, the sum of $2,400 is. needed, Major N. Bell is widely, known for his relations. wotk. with The Army throughout the Dominion, Miring• the war he served overseas as an Auxiliary Officer with. Canadian War SetvienS: Obtains Supervisor's Certificate' Miss Lilla J. Taylor who attended the summer course in Toronto, is to be congratulated on having obtained her Supervisor's Certificate in Art and Crafts. Miss Taylor has returned to Preston to resume her duties on the staff of Preston Public, School. A visitor to Dublin asked a police- man the way to the castle, He was down at the clocks at the time and the policeman answered: "Well, if I want- ed to get to the castle I wouldn't start from here at all." IISTOWEL TAKES FIRST OF FINALS Return Game In Wingham on Wednesday Evening Featured by a triple play engineered by "Chick" Annett, pitcher-second baseman, Listowel defeated Winghant 8-3 in the first game of the Juvenile finals of the W.O.A.A. baseball play- offs at Listowel on Monday evening. Another feature of the, game was the fine twirling of yolui McIntyre of Lig- towel, who limited Wingham to four bits, while Striking eta nine, Thel game was played before a large holiday crowd, who were treated to a good game of baseball by two fine young teams. The second game will be played at Wingham '(tonight) Wed- nesday, at 0 'p.m, R H E Wing-ham ..... .,„ 1 0 000 0 1 0 1-3 4 4 Listowel ... 1 0 4 3 0,0 0 0 x-8 .12 Winghain---Calvert d Ashton p, Lattgblean lb, Seli ss, Edgar d, Me- Leod 315, Paxton lt, Lockridge 2b, Bronks rf, Listowel- Keeso ss, Helmka lb, Hay If, Mcintyre p, Wood 8b, /obb, McMillan ef, Baton cr Attnett 21), et', Blacktrtore rrt. The -visitors should have had another run in the seventh, and it might have made a difference, but Cameron evi- dently thought that when Dolson flied to right field it was the third out of the inning and failed to tic up at third and score after the catch, with the result that he was doubled off third for the only double play of the game. Comparing the pitching of Frank Kennedy of Seaforth and Tom Jardine of Wingham, even the home fans must admit that the former deserved a better fate than being beaten by five runs, be- cause he only gave up one more hit than Jardine, struck out 11 to Jardine's five, and walked four to Jardine's three. Afield, Gardner, third sacker for Wingate, and Dolson, second sacker for Seaforth looked tops, while Aitch- ison at Second for Wingham and the opposing catchers . O'Shea for Bosh- arts and Groves for the Hurons, held up their ends M. gookfashion". Wingham-Poster cf, Wb.rd lf, blier- garth ss, Groves e, AitcEison 2b, Jar- dine p, Gardner 3b, Templeman rf, Hopper lb. Seaforth-Woods 3b, Boussey 111,), O'Connor rf, Cameron es, O'Shea Dotson 21), Kennedy p, D, Smith cf, Eisler If. Whightun 513 0 0 0 0 0 x--4 10 5 Seaforth 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0-4 8 7 TImpites-Connelly, Scott, tattle, of Stratford. Bowlers At Elora Monday Five rinks of Wingham bowlers at- tended the Elora tournament ott Labor Day. There was an entry of 160 rinks from all over Ontario. With the third game only partially completed, the tournament had to be ,called on account of rain and scores were taken as of the end of the second game. Three Wing- ham rinks had won theit first ' two games and were hi the .prize wioner; GORE COMMUNITY PARK OPENED Officially Declared Open by John W. Hanna, M.F',P. The first large gathering in the new Community Park at Gorrie was fav- oured with ideal weather and a line attendance on Thursday. Mr. Norman Wade as chairman, introduced Mr. John W. Hanna, M,P,P„ guest speak- er, who pronounced the park officially open. Deputy-Reeve Elmer Parrish, President of the Club, gave a short address and introduced Reeve John Winter. The speakers all expressed pleasure at the change made in a short time and the advantage to the com- munity in having a park for sports and enjoyment. There was a splendid program of races and contests, with Rev, J. ,C, Caley in charge. Winners in the saw- ing contest; Cliff Cook and Mrs. Tom MeClement, time 11 seconds,. 2nd Gordon Underwood and Mrs. M. Gil- kinson, 12 seconds; Tom McInnis and Mrs. E. Downey, 12 seconds (tied). Cow Calling, Mrs. T. McClement 1st, Millie Parrish and Mrs. Whitfield. T Chicken Calling-Millie Parrish 1st . Mrs. E. Downey and Mrs. E. Farrish. Husband Calling-Mrs. Downey 1st, Mrs. Farrish, Mrs. Gilkinson, The "Dressing 'Up" contest created much merriment and the novelty guess- ing .contest interested old and young. Correct answers as follows: "Naming the baby" picture, Geo, McKee; Esti- mating weight of pail of chicken mash, 54 lbs. 4 oz, exact weight, Bruce Ang- er 54 lbs,, Ted Newton 55 lbs.; Guess- ing number of raisin in jar-correct number 1775, closest guess 1768 by Wes. Strong.' Special prizes were awarded to: Most attractive girl on grounds, Betty Howse; Largest family, Tom McClem- ent; Oldest person present, Jack Fitch, Belmore; Youngest person, Baby Swit- zer. The ball game between north and south boys was won by the south by score of 19-16. Between the men in the evening the score was 20-18 in favour of the north. • An open-air dance was held in the evening with Wilbee's orchestra pro- viding the music. Bingo was also played. Much credit is due the com- mittees in charge who planned and carried out successfully this first com- munity gathering in the new park. ' Dance at St. Helen's In Community Hall, Thursday, Sept. 4th, Music by Harold Taylor's Orch- estra. Admission 50c. Lunch served. Enter Stratford Hospital Miss Hilda Pletch, Miss Jean Arm- strong, Miss Helen Sturdy and Miss' Doreen Currie left this week for .Strat- • ford where they will enter as nurses-in- training at Stratford General Hospital. Legion Auxiliary Zone Rally The Legion Auxiliary Zone Rally will be held at Mitchell on Monday, September 8th. Any member wishing to attend is asked to be at the Legion. Hall at 7 p.rn. Anyone who can sup- ply a car please be on hand. Attended Teacher's Federation Miss Phyllis Johns was in Toronto. 'Zs*" last week attending the annual meeting of the, Women Teacher's Federation of Ontario which was held in the Little Theatre of the Museum./ On Monday evening a banquet was held in the. Royal York, where over 350 teachers from all parts of Ontario were present,. Mrs, John F. Davidson, one of the most out-standing speakers of Toronto, was the guest speaker. There was also present, Dr, Karen Buch, from Depmark, who gave a short outline of the educational organization in her country. HYDRO COMMISSION OPPOSES REBATE The Wingham Utilities Commission have for sonic time been trying to se- cure permission from the Hydro-Elec.. tric Power Commission of Ontario to either give rebates or rate reduction to consumers. The following letter opp- oses such action, and is published for the purpose of showing what the local. Commission is trying to- do. Toronto, Aug, 13, 1947 Whig-ham Utilities Commission Wingham, Ontario Attention Mr. D, W, Jeffs, Manager Dear Sirs: In reply to your letter of May 3rd, requesting approval for a refund to your customers, I have been instruct- ed to advise you that the Commission, after a tho;ough study of all the fac- tors involved , has come to the colts elusion that as a general policy it should recommend to all municipalities that no rebates or reduetions in rates to their consumers be made this year, This decision may in some casts, of which Winghain rimy be one, appear to be overcautious, but having in mind all the -circumstances and their possible effect on the whole Hydro organiz, ation we, feel that the municipalities and their customers will be better sery., ed by improving their service and fax adds wherever possible end postpott* big rebates and tale tednetIMS4 Yours very truly, Osborine m Mitchell, Secretary. With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie News and Wroxeter Vidette Single Copies-Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th, 1947 Subscription, $2,00 a Year in Advance 11*.M•maono useve.momma..1. .., • WINGNAM HURONS TAKE GROUP TITLE Hurons Clinch Game With Five Runs In The Opening Inning The following writcun of the Satur- day night game was clipped from the Stratford Npeacon-Herald and gives "Chick" Appel's, their reporter's im- pression of the game. "With a blank sport calendar at. Stratford, on Saturday, this reporter accompanied Umpires Tim Connelly, Ken Scott and Jim Eady on a bus- man's holiday to this town for the fifth and final game of the W.O,A.A. softball play-offs. between Seaforth Bosharts and Wingham. Hurons ., Sat- urday night, which saw the homesters emerge on the long end of a 9-4 count, thereby qualifying to clash with the winners of Listowel-Chesley series in the next round. Although having heard a lot about the grand job Tory Gregg is doing among the athletes of this district, one hardly expected to see such a large crowd.preseet at the game, which did not start until 10 p.m., in order to give the merchants of Wingham the oppor- tunity to attend. And most of them must have been there, because the paid attendance was announced as 1522, and there must have been well over 2,000'in all present, because they overflowed the bleachers, formed a complete circle around the outfield, Many squatting on the grass, while others were practi- cally hanging by their eyelashes from the fine shade trees which encircle two sides of the spacious ball field, located right on the main drag. Fine Example of Sportsmanship The umpires were able only to in- dicate their decision by gestures, be- cause the din was so great and per- sistent that none of them could be heard above the uproar. as the rival supporters taxed their lungs for their favorites.. Throughout it all, however, the spirit of sportsmanship was grati- fying, with nothing of an objectionable nature cropping up, which speaks volume s for the fine sportsmanship of the Seaforth'and Wingham public, As for the game itself, it was de- cided in the first inning, when the hornesters counted five times, when Frank Kennedy, the visiting hurler, gave up four hits, two walks and a wild pitch, and 'Eisler did not help him any when he dropped an easy fly ball in left field, which started the rally. Wingham counted all their runs in the first three frames, and were aided con- siderably by five Seaforth miscues. Af- ter that Kennedy got better and allow- ' ed but two singles the rest of the way. Seaforth scored a singleton in their first turn at bat, helped by Ward's error in left field, which allowed Bous- sey to scamper all the way home on an ordinary single, Tom Jardine. on the slab for Wingham, held Bosharts well in check after that, although he was lucky to escape, with only three runs scored against him in the top half of the fifth, when O'Connor raced home from third and was nipped at the plate on a short peg' from the catcher to the second sacker and back again to the catcher.. Cameron'Pulls A Boner FIRE AND WATER DAMAGES HOME Residence of Mrs. W, J. Dodds Badly Gutted on Monday Shortly before three o'clock on Mon- day afternoon- the firemen were called. to extinguish the town's first fire in quite some time. The Labour Day blaze broke out at the home of Mrs. W. J. Dodds, Skater Street, and completely demolished the shed at the rear, adjoining the house.. The firemen managed to save the house, but it was extensively damaged by fire, smoke and Water, when it was found necessary to chop a hole in the roof to pour water 'between some of the walls. Many helpers worked frantically to remove the furniture from the house, which for a time, was in danger of complete destruction. Mrs. Dodds had been burning rub- bish in the back yard that morning, in an incinerator which is believed to have smouldered and exploded, with some burning paper landing in the back shed. Insurance was naturally carried, as Mrs. Dodds is a fire insurance agent. LOCAL DOG IN C. N. E. DERBY "Danny", the collie dog owned by Stan, Hiseler, was entered in the light- weight class of the Dog Swimming prize; Derbyi at the Canadian National Ex- hibition on Monday arid won third The Derby, which is run on a quar- ter-mile course, was sponsored by The Toronto Star. In an entry of 26, Danny finished third, making the course in six minutes; winning $10.00 in cash and a small bronze trophy. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jensen spent a few days at the C, N. E. • Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gillespie of Sar- nia were Wingham visitors last week. Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Irwin and chil- dren spent the week-end in Port Col- borne, The United Church Choir will re- hearse next Friday, September 5th, at 8 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Goy of Winni- peg are visiting with relatives in town and -district. Alice Laidlaw has returned from a m(imonth's tt awa Na 's visit with relatives in the Mr, and Mrs. Joint Lane left this week for a trip to the West Coast and Portland, Oregon. Rev. and Mrs. A. Nimmo and son Stewart have, returned from their holi- day in Nova Scotia. Mr. and Mrs. N. T, McLaughlin are spending holidays in Toronto, Detroit and Mt. Clemens, Mich. Miss Margaret Nimmo of Toronto spent the week-end with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. A, Nimmo. Mr. and Mrs. R Rae and son of London, are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Pym, Mr. and Mrs, J. M. Christie and son 'Graerne of Toronto, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs, W. B. McCool, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Noble and daughter 'Willa of Streetsville, are guests of Mr. and Mrs, Stewart Proc- ter. Mr. and Mrs, W. A, Campbell re- turned to their home in Toront6 this week after spending the past year in WingIuu MissBabe Eckenswiller of Mimico and Miss Pearl Harding of Toronto are visiting with their aunt, Mrs, E, A, Vaestone. !Mrs. Omar .Haselgrove and Claudia spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson, and Janice in Oshawa, Ont, Mr, and Mrs. Archie MacDonald and family have retruned after spending a week with the Groves families in Free-. villa, New York, Mr. and Mrs, Eddie Breese and daughter Patsy and Jerry Prentiss of Guelph, have been holidaying with Mr, and Mrs, Bert Taylor, .Mr. and Mrs. Writ, Lockridge of Hamilton spent a few days at the Home of their daughter, Mr. and Mrs, Stan, Campbell,. Wingham. (Additional, Personals en page 5) SCHOOLS REOPENED TUESDAY MORNING .Four New Teachers Engaged , At High School The Wingham High School opened 'for the Fall term Tuesday morning with an enrolment of 189., This is ex- pected to be somewhat increased be- -fore the end of the week. Four new teachers are added to the .staff: Miss McInnis of Fenelon Falls, -teaching History and English; Miss Behrns, Harriston, Home Economics; Xt.; McArthur, Port Elgin, Commer- cial; Mr. Ross Vogan, Clifford. Shop • Work. The other members are Mr. W, S. Hall, Principal, Science; Mr. Frank E. Madill, Mathematics; Miss K. McGregor, French; Miss A. C. Heard, Latin and Art; Mr, R. D. Fer- ,,guson, Social Studies and English; Mr. A. NV, Anderton, Music; Mrs. J. Cle 7 land, Secretary. The Public School had a slightly • lower enrolment when 248 pupils re- gistered. Grade I was higher than previous years, with 40 present. The staff is the same as last year: Grade I., Miss Agnes Williamson; II., Miss Phyllis Johns; TIL, Mrs. E. .$hera; IV., Miss Verna McLaughlin; V., Mrs. E. Webster; VI.. Mr. A,, Mc- Donald; VII., Miss Myrtle Deans; 'VIII., Mr. W. S. Beattie, Principal. SAND PROGRAM SUNDAY EVENING 0 Canada March-"Independentia"-Hall. Overture=-"Spirit of Liberty"-King Waltz-"Chalma"-Bennett. March-"S.I.B.A."-Hall. • Selection- "Scenes' from Opera Land"-Berry. Hymn-"Sun of My Soul". March-"Thunderer"-Sousa, Overture-"Iron Count"-King. .Serenade-"Idle Fancy"-Bennett. Mar ch-"W.M.B."-Hall. Overture-"Spirit of the Age"- "Abide With Me" God Save The King BINGO ! BINGO! . . . LEGION Bingo Saturday nights at 'the Town Halt- Good Prizes. Meet your friends Saturday nights at the Legion Bingo. 'Saturday. Matinees Matinees will commence this week .at the Lyceum Theatre, Saturday, Sept. 6th, at 2 p.m. Oddfellow.s to Meet Thursday 'Maitland Lodg No. '19 I, 0. 0. F. will hold their first fall meeting after the summer holiday on Thursday even- ing of this week, September 4th at p,m. Nominations and election of -officers.