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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-02-25, Page 1With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrise Vidette and Wroxeter News , 70/11/M0/ COMMUNITY CENTRE AT PAISLEY BURNED $40,000 Building Officially Opened Five Days Previous Paisley's new $40,000 War Memorial Community Centre, opened only Sat- urday night previous, was completely destroyed by fire onsq'hursday night. Fire brigades from Port Elgin and Walkerton went to the assistance of the local brigade, but were unable to halt the flames racing through the steel and wood structure, formerly a drill hall at the Port Albert airport. Flames threatened the Pickard hard- ware store near the community centre, and the fire fighters confined their ef- forts to saving the store. The community centre housed both the skating and curling arenas, and rooms for the local Canadian Legion branch and Paisley Boy Scouts. The rooms were uncompleted. The fire of undertermined broke out at 10:45. By midnight the building was totally destroyed, About $20,000 in insurance was carried. The community centre was termed "one of Ontario's finest" at its open- ing Saturday. The centre was planned by residents of the area as a memorial to veterans of both world wars. Three years plan- ning went into it. Fire fighters braved a 50-mile-an- hour biting cold wind, but the strong gusts carried the flames away from the business area of the town. Some snow was falling. CHICKEN DINNER TO SCHOOL BOARD WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Dr. W. A, Crawford Special Speaker - — At the beginning of each Institute year a committee chosen for the pur- pose, gives to those in charge of the program for each month, a definite topic. The topic slated for February this year was "Social Welfare" and those in charge of the local meeting held last Thursday, deserve our grati- tude for securing Dr. W. A. Craw- ford to address the meeting. Our one regret was that there were not more young mothers present to whom such worthwhile information is of especial value, Dr. Crawford stress- ed the preventiorerather than the cure of disease, A. D. Smith Plays Host At February Meeting The Young People of the Baptist Church met for the usual meeting with .a good number in attendance. The meeting was in charge of Miss Ruth Cantelon, opening with 'singing '"Amazing Grace" and prayer by Mrs. Harcourt. Scripture was read by Mr. Norman Pocock, Luke 11: 1-26. Busi- ness was then discussed, Mr. Norman Pocock led in choruses. Two musical numbers by Mr. Merrill Cantelon and Mr. Albert Rintoul entitled "Nearer My God to Thee" and "Now I'm Coin- ing Home" were much enjoyed by all. A Bible Quiz was conducted by Miss' Helen Pocock. The topic was capably taken by Miss Ruth Cantelon on "God Ans- 'wers Prayer" basing her reniarks on Luke 11: 1. Hymn "Almost. Persuaded" was sung and Mrs. Coupland closed in 'prayer. EUCHRE Will be held in the Council Cham- ber under the auspices of the Women's Institute on Friday, March 5th, at 8,30 p.m. Admission 35 cents. After all it is in this field only that our concern as laymen mothers lie. When the disease is actually here, it must pass into hands more skilled than ours. The address dealt with-1st., The reduction of infant morality by prenatal care (this care can be secured free.) 2nd,, The reduction of infant mortal- ity by immunization against Childhood diseases. 3rd., The use of pasteurized milk. (Now this cart be done at home.) 4th., Tuberculosis—The marvelous strides in its cure by chest tray. 5th., Cancer—the heartening inform- ation that cancer CAN be cured if de- tected soon enough—and the advisabil- ity of regular physical examination by everyone over 40. 6th., Venereal Diseases—the terrific inroads the disease is making in our National life and the fact that it may be detected by blood tests. He also gave the following appalling facts that: from 1926 to 1945 more than 344,000 babies under one year of age died in Canada, this is more titan one-half the population of Toronto, In the same period of time 12,000 tnothers died in childbirth; Definite facts about the effects of pasteurization and the actual risk of feeding unpasteurized milk; the knowledge of food values and their effects on the entire nation; the cost of our mental institutions, over $50,000,000 a year, nervotts cases in- creasing at an alarming rate, The financial value of each child to the nation is $6,000; this does not in- clude any potential value of the genius or marvellous scientist. Loss of wages through some form of illness, still re- mains our greatest cause of -poverty. Apart from all this loss—fittencial, potential or otherwise it is the sacred duty of any nation to provide the tit-, most in happiness to the individual cit- izen, Long, long ago it was asked "Am I my brother's keeper?" and you know the answer that was given andso it seems that the money spent -on National Health programs is to be commended away and beyond that spent on public buildings, beautifully furnished -government apartments to be used for a few months yearly, or the enormous amount spent in compiling statistics and often never used, for who shall value potentially the life 'of a little child, saved `for the nation'? And where does the Women's In- stitute tome in? well, it is only by awakening the "powers that be to what can be done by a "National Heal-, tit Program°, that we can hope to prove these -conditions, Our part is to support every better National Health Program, After the address- Mrs. Wilfred' Henry sang 'beautifully 'Beautiful Isle -of Sontevehere," CBC To Broadcast Locally Rev. A, Nimmo received word last week that the CBC Church of the Air arranged in co-operation with the Nat- ional Religious Advisory Council, will broadcast front St. Andrew's Presby- terian Church on Sunday, May 9th, front 4.30 to 5 p.nm Birthday February 29th. ,Mrs. Mary Robertson, formerly of Wingham, but who now makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Wallace Burns of Walkerville, celebrates her 20th birthday, Sunday, ?cheery 29th. Her other daughter, Mrs. George H. Tervit expects to be present for this very special occasion. Entertained At Hotel Brunswick The Office Staff of the Western Foundry entertained at dinner at the Hotel Brunswick, on Saturday even- ing, February 21st, in honour of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Spry who are leaving this week for a cruise to the West In- dies. During the evening Mrs. Spry was presented with a gift and Mr. Spry with a portable radio. OPEN VERDICT IN OSTRANDER DEATH The Chairman of the Turnberry Township School Board, A. D. Smith, was host to the members of the board at a chicken dinner at the Queen's Grill on Thursday, February 19th, After the dinner the board returned to the Town Hall for the regular meet- ing at 2 p.m., at Which all members and Inspector Kinkead were present. The minutes of, the previous meeting were read' and adopted on motion by Kirton and Willits (Carried.) The following committees were ap- pointed for the year. Finance commit- tee Chairman, Jack Willits, E. Kirton and J. Hardie; Property Cont. Chair- man, Eldon Kirton, J. Willits, H. Fox- ton. Oliver Galloway's tender for hard- wood at $5.25 a cord was accepted. J. H. Stretton's tender of $319.00 was accepted for wiring U.S.S. No. 4. Correspondence was read from Caus- tic Sanitation Ltd., Mabelle Dunkin, Mrs. John Moir, Mabel Ballagh, H. C, MacLean, Grolier Society and Dept. of Education. Motion by Willits and Hardie that the board takes on the accident en- dorsement on the liability policy now held by H. C. MacLean. Carried. Mr. Wright as representative of the Jack Hood Supply Co., was present and discussed School Supplies for the school Area, Motion by Willits and Foxton that we send a letter of appreciation to Wingham Town Council for the use of the Council Chamber for meetings held in 1947. Motion by Paxton and Willits that we pay Mr. Clare Agnew $10 per mit. tit till the end of June for transporta- tion. Carried, The following bills were .read and ordered -paid on motion of kirtoii and Foxton, Carried. Teachers, Caretakers attd Music Teaelter' Salaries: Staitetott Hardware, $2.34; Gertrude B, Snell, Transporta., time $40.00; Ninghattt Advance-Times $55.70; E, F, Reed Se Son, Supplies, $293.20; West Wawanosh Mutual Fire Ins., $55.10; Howard 'Machete $1.40; Robert Powell, labor, '75 cents; How- ick Mutual Fire Ins., $12.40; H. C. MacLean, Ins., $54.95, ,Motion by Hardie and Kirton that the meeting adjourn and that we meet again in Lower Town School, Thurs- day, March 18th., at S p.m., sharp. Car- ried. Alex Corrigao, Sec.-Trees, RED CROSS APPEAL STARTS NEXT WEEK iimmos.1.01••••1111 A coroner's jury here Friday return- ed an open verdict in the death Febru- eery 13-th, of Rex Ostrander, Luck- now Theatre Manager, who was found lying ,beside ins ear on the Lucknow gravel road, He died of injuries while being taken to the hospital here. e The injured man was found by truck driver, George Hassell, of Lucknow, who was 'accompanied by John Fisher, Police theorized that Ostrander was standing beside his auto which had skidded on the icy road half way into the ditch and that he was hit'by a pass- ing vehicle. Visibility was poor at the , time. Cormier Dr. Gillies of Teeswater, presided. Rex 'Ostrander was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Ostrander, of Lucknow, and was 'prominent in com- munity affairs, He was organist of Teeswater United Church, The Canadian Red Cross makes it annual appeal for funds. Commencing Monday, March 1st, your home will be canvassed, Two million dollars is the National Objective please -do your part, The peace time programme of the Red Cross is an extensive one mid is beneficial to this cotemunity. Already it has supplied our hospital with much needed equipment including the Moen Cupboard." It sponsors Free blood to any one needing a trenefusion. 'The work of mercy never ends." CON; MARKERS FOR MORRIS M. o The directors of Morris Federation met in the Township, fall on Tuesday afternoon, February 17th. The follow- ing business was transacted, Nelson Higgins, James Coultes and Wm. Peacock were appointed a com- mittee to secure signboards to be plac- ed at each end of the Concession in the Township with the name of the Town- ship and No. of Concession on them. Agreed to try and get each farmer to put his name on his mail box, It was also agreed to send Co-operator to each ratepayer who requested it. Nelson Higgins was appointed sub- stitute • director for Hog Producers meetings. CANADIAN CHAMP IN EMPIRE PLOUGHING Alfred Brunton of Tara, Ont., a Canadian champ, is pictured during the recent Empire Ploughing Competition at Workington, Cumberland, Eng. However, the local farmers were successful in the contest, UNITED CHURCH ICA, ANNUAL MEETING F..11111/1.•••••••10 Pot Luck Supper and Election Of Officers Held A large attendance turned out for the annual meeting of the. Woman's Association of the United Church on Wednesday evening of last week. The meeting was in the form of a pot luck supper. During the business part of , the meeting reports of 1947 were received and the following officers were elected for 1948. Co-Presidents—Mrs. W, G. Hamil- ton, Mrs. R. R. Hobden. 1st Vice-Pres.—Mrs, E. S. Lewis. 2nd, Vice-Pres.--x-Mrs. G. W. How- son. Secretary—Mrs. C. W. Lloyd, Treasurer—Mrs. Lorne Webb. UNITED CHURCH EVENING AUXILIARY The Evening, Auxiliary of the United Church held their February meeting on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. R. S. Hetherington, with over 40 present. Mrs. H. Spry was in charge of the program and conducted a fine worship service. Mrs. S. Beattie read the Scripture passage and Mrs. H. Wild, led in prayer. Miss Marjorie Copeland sang a lovely solo, "Where My Cara- van Has Rested." Mrs. Conron read an interesting story of an Indian boy. The chapter from the Study Book was given by Miss Marion Simpson. The theme was Missionary Work in Burma and India, and it -told of the heroic' efforts and difficulties of the early missionaries in translating and printing the Bible for these native people. Miss P. Johns, temperance secretary read a short article stress- ing the good which can be accomplish- ed by a small minority of sincere and earnest workers. Mrs. J. Reavie conducted the busi- ness. There was a shower of clothing for European Relief and these gifts were opened„cluring the social hour. It was decided to have a work meeting for relief work on Wednesday evening, February 25th, at the home of Mrs. F. Howson. Dance Tonight - Royal T. Wednesday, February 25th, Eric Scott and his Orchestra. Admission 50 cents. Dancing 9.30 to 1. Attending Westinghouse School Mr. John Pattison is attending a school for servicemen at the Westing- house plant in Toronto this week, Addressed Stratford Group Rev. Alex Nimmo was guest speak- er on Friday evening of last week at the monthly meeting of the Christian Business Men's Association at Strat- ford. LOCAL TALENT DELIGHTS AUDIENCE Sunday Evening Concert a Success Teen Town Mayor, John Lancaster, .felt very grateful last Sunday evening when he welcomed a large audience to the Town Hall to hear a concert spon- sored by Teen Town./It was good to see that the peoPledf Winghain are community minded, not only in their support of Teen Town but in their re- sponse to a good cause like the fund lot a Nurses' Residence. Mayor John thought the talent was 'exceptionally -:fine and his heartiest thanks go to the .following artists: Miss Leslie Mae Wall, Miss Lois Whitney, Miss La Yonne Rapp, Miss Lois Lockridge, _Mrs, Sam, Burton, Mr. Bill Conron, Mr. Jim Beninger, Mr. Cliff Heffer, Mr. Jack Reavie and Mr, Sam Burton, .Accompanists for the evening were Mr. Jim Hall, who also played a piano solo, and Mr. Harold Victor Pym who arranged and directed the two quar- tets. es- Colour Film Enjoyed' The technicolour film "Canada's Outpost Hospitals" was introduced by Mr. John McKibbon who explained that it was made possible through the co-operation of the Red Cross. The film provided an interesting means of :becoming acquainted with the peace- time work of the Red Cross through its outpost hospitals. A silver collection amounting to $35 'was turned over to the Treasurer of the fund for a new Nurses' Residence in Wingham, Teen Town Mayor Lan- caster would like to express his thanks -to the artists. who performed, the op- eerator of the movie machine, Norman Dickinson and to Mr. Stan Hall who loaned the equipment and looked after :moving it to the Town Hall. He would also like to thank the audience for supporting this venture so well. B.Y.P.U. EASTER. SEAL SALE TO BENEFIT ONTARIO CRIPPLED CHILDREN Wingham Lions Club Is Sponsoring Campaign For Town and District Twenty-five years ago a group of service club workers formed the Ont- ario Society for Crippled Children. Since that time this Society has acted for the service clubs in an endeavour to see that all children crippled by disease or injury have a chance for a future happy and useful life. The crip- pling after-effects of such- diseases as tuberclusosis of bones and joints, in- fantile paralyis, and club feet are only a few that may be mentioned. There are so many others. After recovery from the acute infec- tions, these children need special edu- cation, often special appliances, walk ing boots and braces; they need relax- ation outdoors in specially supervised summer camps. Blue Mountain Camp at Collingwood is one such camp. All this requires money—a great deal of it. This year the Ontario Soc- iety for Crippled Children needs to raise $170,000 and the service clubs such as Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, and others are undertaking to assist them to raise the necessary funds through the sale of Easter Seals. Easter is a symbol of new life and opportunity; and so, in buying Easter Seals, you are helping to give to the many children of Ontario, handicapped by accident and disease, new life and new opportunity. For Wingham and district the local Lions Club is undertaking the raising of funds by the sale of Easter Seals. You will receive in your mail within the next few days a packet of the seals. The Crippled Children of Ontario are looking to you for new life and oppor- tunity. Won't you help them? BINGO! BINGO! Will be held in the Wingham Arm- ouries under the auspices of the Wing- ham Legion on Friday evening, March 12th. Game commences at 8.30 o'clock. Proceeds for Nurses' new Residence. got there, Bride Elect Showered On Monday evening Mrs. D. Cromp- ton and Mrs. A. Fisher entertained at, the latter's home for Miss Gloria: Swanson, bride elect of this menth e During the evening Gloria received many lovely gifts. Mrs. Bert Platt and Miss Ruth Gan- nett were hostesses -on Tuesday even- ing at the former's home, when about 65 friends gathered to present Gloria with a kitchen shower. Wroxeter Benefit Dance In Wroxeter Town Hall on Friday, February 27th, a Dance will be spon- sored by the. WI-meter Community Association fot the benefit -of players injured in last year's baseball season.; Wilbees Orchestra will supply music. Refreshment Booth in Hall. Popular admission. CONSERVE HYDRO AVOID SHUT-OFF Interruptions Will Have To Be Made If Users Do Not Co-operate ' Southern Ontario is facing a serious emergency, the worst since the end of the war, lack of rain in Quebec last fall and the consequent inability of the Quebec companies to supply the de- mand, makes it necessary to reduce this demand by 10%. So far Wingham has escaped the daily shut-offs experienced in many other communities, but it may happen at any hour. Industrial users are doing their best to conserve power, and if necessary will shorten hours. This should only be a last resort as it will mean smaller pay envelopes. Commercial users have been, using less power since December, .and they are asked to further conserve power whenever possible. So far few householders have re- sponded to the appeal, and it is up to these users to cut down on the amount of power being used if daily shut-offs',* are to be avoided. The consumption in October, the basic month, in Wingham was 11,782 kilowatt hours. This must be reduced, Eby' 10% to 10,604 kilowatt hours. Power developed at the local plant is some help but this is not enough, the decision is up to you, not just one user, butt every householder must conserve, or the local Hydro Commission wilt have no alternative but cut the power off for certain periods each day. Friday noon the power was off for three quarters of an hour. This was not a shut-off on account of power, but was for repair purposes. BRIDGE CLUB Seven and one half tables were pre- sent on Thursday evening at the week- ly meeting of the Wingham Bridge. Club. The result of the play was as follows: North and South-1st. Mrs. Dyble and J. A. Wilson; 2nd., Mrs. Frank Sturdy and Geo. Williams; 3rd., Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Don. French; 4th., Mrs. F. A. Parker and.D. Por- ter. East & West-1st. Mrs. G, C, Gam- mage and Mrs. G. Godkin; 2nd., Mrs. J. H. Crawford and Don Nesmith; 3rd., Mrs. G. MacKay and J. Mason; 4th, D. Crompton and Mr. Dyble, -0" w. Celebrated 93rd. Birthday Congratulations to Mrs. Wm. Sher- iff of town, who on Monday, February 23rd., celebrated her 93rd. birthday, Court of Revision Correction An error was made laet week in thso East Wawanosh notice for Court Of Revision, the date read Monday, Mar. 22nd„ this should have been Tuesday, March 2nd, Congratulations Miss Helen Thompson, R.N., dan- - - ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomp- son of East Wawanosh, a former stud- ent at Whigliam High School, has _ been hired by the city of Windsor as. Health Nurse, and commenced hett duties this week. S. ARMY AND M.P. UNITE FOR EVENINh The Young People of the Baptist Church were guests of the Salvation Army last Tuesday evening at a fete lowship service. A large number were in attendance. The Y.P. of the Baptist group were in charge of the meeting. ,Mr. Gordon from the S. A. spoke words of welcome and prayed God's blessing upon the meeting after which Mr. Glen Sdmefele took charge. Mr. and Mrs. H .C. Brooks favoured with en instrumental entitled "He's every- 1111%, t;a1;:r. 11;1 lFtninkcILoulls:rs after which he sang, "I do, don't you?" Miss Marjorie Falconer read the scrip- ture, Colossians 3i 1-17, and followed with prayer. Mr. Roy 13urchill sang "Answered Prayer" and accompanied himself on the guitar. Rev. 0. J. Coupland, the pastor, brought the message of the evening, which was much enjoyed by It was a challenge to all in the Lord's service. He took his text from Exodus, 4:49 and spoke of Moses and living luminous lives for Christ A ladies 'quartette followed. Those participating were Mrs. Glen Schefelt, Misses Marjorie Felconer, Lois Bur- chill and Ruth Cantelon. Mr. Schefele turned the meeting over to ,Mr, Gordon and he led in a sing- song after which Capt. Goodwin thanks. ed the young mole for their splendid evening and prayer was offered by Capt. Goodwin and a social time was -enjoyed together. NOTICE To the Ratepayers of Morris .Township Those who desire the Rural Co-Op- trator (the Official Federation of Ag- riculture Paper) for 1948 may secure the same by sending your name and address te, Earl Anderson, Brussels, R. R. 4, Sec.-Treas, of the Morris Fed- eration, on or before March 20th, 1948. Etta Anderson, SecaTreas, Ladies Auxiliary Meeting The monthly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to Wingham General Hos- pital, will be held in the Council Chamber, on Monday afternoon, March lst„ at 3 o'clock, Won Marksmanship Medal Lt. D. C. Irwin, assistant Cadent-I- spector, while ie. town last week, pre- sented George iGatninage with the Strathcona Medal, for being the best rifle shot in the Winghent High School Cadets. Sold Building Mr. A. R. DuVal, fox and mink rancher, sold -the large brick building alt which he has housed his mink -for several years, to the Western Foundry. This building was formerly owned by the Western Foundry. Women's Institute Short Course "afore rood for Your Dollars" will be held in Wieghato on, the afternoons of Thursday and Friday, Feb, 26 and 27, from 1.30 to 4 o'clock, Everyone is nivited to attend, A fee of 25e will be charged, Federation Annual Field bay Huron County Federation of Agri- culture will hold its Sixth Anhual Field Day in Goderich, this year, on Wed- nesday, June 16th, and with the ready co-operation of the Town of Goderich and the Goderich Board of Trade, the Directors hope to make this the Most successful Field Day ever held in Huron County. All events will be open to all residents of the County. Dance At Royal T Saturday Night To the :music of Wilbees Orchestra.: Moderate'admission, Dancing to 12. '''''IMaMeeileseeseeeresseee...- eve, C.N.R. Agent Transferred Mr. Wes. Brandle, C.N.R. agerit at Mount Forest for the past nine years, and formerly of Wingham, has been transferred to Parkhill, Self Serve Grocery Next Wednesday, March 3rd., Ruth- erford's Superior Food Market will Change over to Self Serve. Delivery and telephone orders will be continued as in the past. Watch their advertise- ment next week, Preached At St. Andrews Rev. W. F. Butcher of Toronto, Secretary for "Advance For Christ and Peace Thankoffering" was the special speaker at the evening service of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, on Sunday, February 22nd. Baby Had Narrow Escape Last Wednesday morning a chunk of ice fell off the roof of the Dominion Bank building and completely wrecked a baby cutter. Mrs. Froome had her baby down town while doing her shopping, and it was a miracle that the baby was uninjured. Midgets Ousted By Clinton Wingham Midget entry in the W.O. A,A., the French Plasterers were eliminated by Clinton Saturday even- ing when they lost 11-3, and the round 18.9. Clinton now meets Goderich for the group title. During the game Bill Lock-ridge had a finger badly cut by a skate. Gasoline Found At Arena With the number of fires -reported iii public buildings recently, the find- ing of a cream can containing gasoline in one of the ventilators at the Wing- ham Arena, is causing some -concern. The police bixt :rte stall itavaelols7ert, 11.11;voc4tE:,2714t SENIOR CIRCLE OF BAPTIST CHURCH vaarear.wamma 'The February meeting of the Sr. Woe men's Mission Circle met at the home of Mrs. (Rev.) Cottplattd. The Presi- dent, Mrs. W. Pocock was in charge. The theme of the meeting was "Pray- er", Roll Call was answered by a verse of scripture on Prayer. The meeting opened with the hymn, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," and prayer by Mrs. Pocock. Mrs. Po- cock was in charge of the minutes, -treasurer's report and business of the meeting. .Mrs. John Kelly read the scripture, Luke 11-1,0 after which all joined in singing "All the Way My Saviour Leads Me". Mrs. W. Harcourt brought the theme of the meeting on prayer, reading Psalm 108: 1-5. This was much ap- preciated and was very informative. Mies Lewis read a poem entitled "An Hour with the Lord". Thome par- tidpating itt a season of prayer were, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Collet, Mrs. Rintoul, liirs. Kelly, Mrs, Harcourt and Mrs. Brooks, A duet was sung by Misses Helen Pocock and Ruth Brooks entitled "Beneath the Old Olive TreeP after which all joined in singing "How Sweet the Hour," and Mts. Pocock dismissed the meeting with prayers A dainty tuna was served by the hostess. :Single Copies — Five Cents Subscription, $2,00 a Year in Advance WINGIMM, ONTARIO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25,1948