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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-03-10, Page 1BROANIZE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Well Attended Meeting Trevor H. Hamill, Assistant Ont- ario Manager of the Canadian Chain- ber of Commerce was the featured speaker at an enthusiastic public meet- ing held lait Wednesday evening in the Wingham Town Hall. Mr. W. T. Cruickshank spoke briefly to the gathering at the beginning of the meeting, suggesting that a temporary chairman and' secretary be appointed, Acting on this suggestion Rhys, Pol- lobk was named Chairman and Sam Burton, secretary. Mr. Pollock spoke briefly and then introduced Mr. Ham- ill, who outlined the work of a Cham- ber of Commerce. The outstanding point was that a Chamber of Com- merce is a citizen's committee interest- ed in the welfare of the whole com- munity. Any interested citizen may be- come a working member, It is under- stood that all members are working members. At the conclusion of Mr.' Hamill's remarks Mr. Pollock asked the meet- ing if they wanted a Charribei• of Com- merce, It was moved by Mr. John McKibbon and seconded by Mr. Hugh Carmichael that a Chamber of Com- merce be\ organized in Winghain.— *UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED. Fif- teen directors were then ejected by secret ballot on the understanding that they be empowered to' elect their own executive officers, Those elect- ed were: W. T. Cruickshank, Rhys. Pollock, Sam Burton, John McKibbon, Charles Crossett, R. H. Lloyd, Hugh -Carmichael, Ronald Rae, R. S. Hether- ington, Robert Mowbray, Frank Thompson, Norman Welwood, A. 0. Garrett, Alton Adams, Elmer Wilkin- son. A meeting of the newly elected Dir- ectors will be held on Wednesday, March 10th, at 7 p.m., in the Wing- ham Town Hall for the purpose of -electing the executive officers, NEW VARIETY OF SPRING WHEAT Word has just been received from the Central Experimental Farm, at Ottawa, that Huron County will be allotted two bushels of the seed of the new Spring Wheat, Cascade. This var- iety is quite resistant to stem rust and has proven an excellent yielder, It is A white, semi-soft, beardless variety, producing straw of good strength. It was hoped by the originators of thii variety that it might prove to possess the quality desirable in the pastry trade, and would therefore, prove use- ful in years when soft winter wheats were in short supply, Mr. Harry Strang, of Hensala Pres- ident of the Huron County Crop Im- provement Association, has been chos- en to propagate. this wheat in 1948, so that a larger seed stock wilt be avail- able to farmers in Huron County in the Spring of 1949. Program At Wroxeter On Friday, March 12th, at 8.30 p. tn., a variety programme including a play, "Sewing for the Heathen" will be presented in Wroxeter Town Hall, by a Bluevale United Church Group, under the auspices of the Guild of St. James Anglican Church. Admission, adults 40 cents, children 20 cents. Oratorical. Contest Tonight On Wednesday, March 10th, the Zone finals for the oratorical contest sponsored by the Lions Club of Zone 16, will be held in the Wingliain Town Hall at 8.15 p.m. There will be separ- ate classes for boys and girls, the win- ners to enter the District finals. There is no admission charge and the public are cordially invited to attend. • LIBERALS DECIDE CONVENTION DATE The national convention to select a new Liberal Leader will be held in Ottawa August 5th, 6th, and 7th,* it VMS announced. The formal announce- nient was issued by Prime Minister l'itacKenale King, as party leader, and J. Gordon Paco, president of the Nat- ional Liberal Federation. While the announcement gave no inkling of the site in the capital, Federation officials disclosed that the, convention will be held in the coliseum of Ottawa's ex- hibition grounds, where the '78-year- old Prime Minister was chosen as leader 29 years ago, in the party't sec- ond national convention. The announ- cement indicated that in addition to deciding the question .4of the future leadership the convention also will be asked to could& athe po.rty't plat- form and to discuss the vital matter of the party's organization. Easter Seals: Help Buy Hap piness For Crippled Children The Ontario Society for Crippled Children in their appeal for aid through the sale of Easter Seals, March 1st to 28th, stress the good work done by the field nurses who act as orthopaedic consultants to public health nurses; help organize clinics and arrange treat- ment and transportation for crippled children. Miss Oliphant, Reg. N., is shown during a visit to a farm home. As a result of last year's Easter Seal sales, four extra nurses were added to the staff, each specially trained in or- thopaedics. r With Which is Amalgamated The Currie Vidette and Wroxeter News Single Copies — Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 190 Subscription, $2.00 a Year in Advance WINGHAM HORSE SHOW ". ANNUUAL MEETING Gave $200.00 To Community Shed • At a recent well-attended meeting of Wingham Horse Show, 1947 reports were received and 1948 officers elect- ed. g "The show held last November was quite up to standard with entries in the Heavy classes being time largest ever. The Association expanded its work in' 1947 to include sponsorship of a Field Crop Competition under Provin- cial Department of Agriculture aus- pices. • Treasurer -G, W. Tiffin reported a successful season financially due in large part to the genious support the the Horse Show receives in grants and donations. Details are as follows: Receipts • * Ticket Sales $ 1012,45 Entry Fees 76.00 Grants and Donations 870,00 Interest 45.00 Field Crop Grant and Entry Fees 372.00 Misc. Receipts 11170 $ 2387.15 Expenditures Prizes Paid $ 1009.50 Program Features 85.00 Rentals 183.50 Advertising 69,85 Insurance 19.05 Judges • 50.00 Ribbons 43.99 Hay & Straw . 48.10 Wages 90.50 General Expenses 111.88 Field Crop Costs 346,61 $ 2057,98 1947 Balance 329.17 $ 2387.15 Officers elected for 1948 are; President—Geo. Tervit.. Vice-Pres.—Dr. K. M. McLennan Secretary—W. W. Gurney. Treasurer—G, W. Tiffin Directors—T. A. Currie, Jas. E. Currie, Jas. H. Currie, C, Fryfogle, W. R. Cruileshank, Geo. Fowler, J. P. McKibbon, J, R. Rae, J. E. Reavie, Hartley Smithoa il • Most of tile -1947 proceeds were dis- posed -of when the Association voted $200.00 to the Community Shed Fund. FROM NEW YORK TO WINGHAM Lubka Kolessa Here April 7th Born in Lwow, Poland, and educat- ed in Vienna at the State Academy of Music, Lubka Kolessa, has appeared in all the major concert halls of the world. More recent was her appear- ance at Carnegie Hall, New York, where the critics were unanimously agreed that Madam Kolessa is a great artist. Here i's an opportunity to hear one of the world's truly great artists performing on .a concert grand piano the Town. Hall, Wingham, an oppor- tunity you will not want to miss. .fore about Madam Kolessa next week. Sunday Dinner At Brunswick Hotel Mercury Mims Below Zero .After a prolonged period of mild weather, sub-zero temperature return- ed to this district last week. Thursday evening 32 below was reported and 25 below on Priday night, Mild weather is again prevailing. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Thos. C. Dunkin wish to announce the engagement of their Youngest daughter, Dorothy Margaret, to Mr. Bernard George Paul, of.Kit- chener, oldest son of Mrs, P. S. Paul and the late Mn Paul of Kelowna, B. C. ,Marriage to take place quietly at Easter.. Will he held in the Wingham Arm- ouries under the auspices of the Wing- ham Legion on Friday evening, Match 12th, Game commences at 8.30 o'clock.' Proceeds for Nurses' new Residence. 20 games 50c., four 10c specials WOMEN'S INSTITUTE lie held on Thursday, March 18th., at Z80 p.m, in the Council .Chamber. The roll call will be answered by a bit of Irish wit. The hostesses Alt Mts, P. fuller, Mrs. G. MaeXay, Mrs. C. Ninde, Mrs. W. Williamson, Mrs, G. Hanna, Miss Fisher and Mrs, 3, Isard, hODERICH LIONS ELIMINATE EV, In a sudden death game Monday night in the Lucknow Arena, the Goderich Lions Juveniles edged the Stainton Spitfires 8.-6. Overcoming a four goal deficit ,the .Lions roared back in the third period to rant home six goals and cinch the game. For two periods the Spitfires held the edge particularly in the second' period wheil they notched four counters to com- mand a substantial lead, During the third period and facing elimination, the Lions disorganized the locals with the defence proving ineffective at tim- es, as the Lions used ganging attacks which paid dividends. A packed house witnessed the gaMe, free of incidents and was well handled by referees ,Mc- Arthur and Smith. Fifteen penalties were handed out during the game. De- spite the loss, every player gave his best and went down fighting to t final minute of play. Goal getters to e Goderich, were Beacom 2, Fulford 2, singles tallies, Goddard, Mactliall, Meriam and Dook, Notching the coun- ters for the Spitfites were: Stainton 2, Anderson 2, Kerr and Seli one apiece. Goilerich, Goal, Donaldson, defence Holland, Dook; centre, Beacom; wings, Fulford, Meriam; alternates, Goddard, MaePhail, Wes tbroo k, Moore, Willis, Frieda Grigg. Wingham, Goal, Sangster, defence, B. Lockridge, toughlean; centre, Sell; wings, Anderson, Stainton; alternates, IT'S ALL IN A SONG, „ There's no telling what a song can do. But in the case of one Canadian art song "Reverie of a Soldier" three distinguished Canadian artists have beett brought together as a result of its being published by 13MI. The three are Allan Thompson, pro- minent west coast choral conductor, Mende DuVal, poet of Wingliam, and Edmund Hockridge, baritone star of radio and concert. Thompson, time song's composer, came across the Mentie DuVal poem in "Voices of Victory," a volume of poetry and immediately set it to 'music. ' In the process of publishing "Rover- that it was the loveliest song "he" had come across in Canada. EUCHRE-- MONDAY The Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion arc sponsoring a tlIthre, to be held Olt Monday, March 15th, at 41.10 o'clock in The Legion House. Admis- sion 85 cents, Everyhody welcome. HIGHLIGHTS OF THRONE SPEECH Highlights of the Speech from the Throne in the Ontario Legislature last Wednesday. Air immigration program to continue during 1948.. • * Legislation planned to increase con- struction of low-cost housing, Plans for assistance to communities in gold mining areas. * Establishment of a permanent re- search council for the province, * A larger highway building program in 1948 than in 1947, * * * fication. o Enlarged forestry research program to seek answers to problems of long- term forest management. o * Expanded program of geological surveys with special attention to po- tential iron ore areas lit Southeastern Ontario. Co-ordination of administration by province and municipalities of public assistance, whether due to old age, blindness, widowhood, inability to work or Other disability. Ptiblic School Concert The Wingham Public School Con- cert will be held on Thursday and Fri- day, March 18th and 19th. The pro- ITEMS OF NEWS The nitest courtesy you can show your guests from out of town is to have their visits mentioned in the loc- al paper—your paper, We are endeavouring to present the newiest paper possible, but ninny an item is overlooked, not because we did not Want to print it, rather be- cause we were unaware that it happen- ed. We need your co-operation and assistance, if you know anything that you think will be of interest please telephone 84, We will appreciate it. COUNCIL ADOPTS DAYLIGHT SAVING Effective From Midnight Sunday April 25th to Sept. 26th, r Euchre Party Successful The Euchre party held last Friday evening sponsored by the local branch of the Women's Institute drew a Wen- did gathering with 19 tables enjoying the play. 1st. and 2nd. prizes for the ladies went to ,Mrs. W. Stewart and Miss Annie Kennedy, while the metes prizes were won by Frank McCormick and Ernest Jackson. Mr. James Wal- pole won the mystery prize. THE RED CROSS APPEALS TO THE RURAL RESIDENTS While no organized canvass is being made of the townships surrounding Wingham, the committee rests assured that the good people of the commun- ity will want a part in this great Hum- anitarian effort. For this reason there are subscription lists at each Bank in Wingham, Will the people of the Townships served by Wingham either leave their donations at the Banks or, at McKibbon's Drug Store where they will receive official receipts. There will be no deduction from payrolls in local industries for the pur- pose of paying to Red Cross. Each and every home in Wingham, Bluevale, Whitechurch and Belgrave will be vis- ited by a Red Cross Canvasser, Please have your "Red Cross Donation" ready when he calls. The Red Cross is doing a great Christian service in Canada — You are benefitting or stand to benefit from this great work — Give Generously to this annual appeal, so that the work may continue, Three million dollars is requiredin Canada for 1948 and re- member "The Work of Mercy Never End QUILTING FOR • EUROPEAN RELIEF last Wednesday afternoon when the Evening Auxiliary sponsored a quilt- ing for European Relief. There was a fine response from the ladies of the church and three quilts were complet- ed, as well as other sewing done. A splendid pot-luck supper was en- joyed at the close of the afternoon's work. AN IRISH CONCERT Of local talent, sponsored by the Triple Group of the Ladies Aid of Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale, will be held in the Community Hall, Bluevale, on Wednesday evening, i March 17th, at 8,30 o'clock. Adults 25 cents. Children Free. Engagement Anqounced Mr. and Mrs. C. Jenkins wish to announce the engagement of their only daughter, Edna Ruth, to Mr, :Norman Begg, son of Mrs. Begg and the late Mr, Wm. Begg of Guelph, the marriage to take place in Guelph, on March 31st. Engagement Announced Mr. H. 3. MeClenaghan, Belgrave, Ont., wishes to announce the engage- ment of his only daughter, Edith Mary, to Glenn noway Swan. only son of Mr. A. J. Swan, Brucefield. The marriage to take place quietly on Saturday, the 27111. of March. Enjoy Trip To St. Louis, Mo. Misses Caroline Wellwood and Ethel Ilustow, Office Staff of How- son & Howson, also Mr. Elmer Wil- kinson, Mr. Wm. Cruikshauk and Mr. Maitland Henry of Blyth, are enjoy- leg a trip by special train to St. Louis, Missouri, where Purina Feeds have their head offices and experimental farms. This train left London and ,the season \\Ingham Rockets were el- imihated by Southampton Intermed- iates in time third and final game for group honours. It was unfortunate that both Wingham 'teams were called to play time sante evening, resulting in only a small following going to Walk- erton on Monday night. And Baking Sale Auspices of Ladies Aid of time Pres- byterian Church will be held in the basement of The church at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 13th. Everyone wel- come, BRIDGE CLUB There were tight tables present on Thursday evening at the weekly meeting of the Winghatn Bridge Club. Tice result of the play was as follows: North and South-1st. D. Nasrnith and 3. A, Wilson; 21u1., Mrs. R. R. fob- den and Mrs. A. R. DuVal; tied for 8rd. and 4th, Mrs. D. B. Porter and Mrs, IV, H. French; Mrs. E. A. Van- stone and Mrs. H. C. MacLean. East and Wcst: 1st,, Mrs. F. A. 'Parker and W. H. French; 2nd., Miss Y. McPher- son and Miss C. Isbister; 3rd„ A. Wilson mid 0. Haaelgrove; 4th, Mts. Nastnith and Dr. Geo. H. Ross. PRESENTED JEWELS AT SOCIAL EVENING i)Members Honour V :l s W,He VanWyck A most enjoyable social evening was held in the 1,0.0.F. lodge rooms on Thursday evening of last week, The Chairman of the committee, P.G. C. N, Merkley, who is to be congrat- ulated for his "efforts, had arranged a programme of cards, quartette num, bars and pictures, His assistants car- ried out their duties in a creditable manner. There were thirty tables of euchre and the prize winners were Mrs. Maude Dodds and H. P. Carmichael. A number of reels of movies taken by Mr. and Mrs. Cecil ,Merkley while on motor trips in the United States and Mexico, were thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. Many of these scenes were in colour and showed to advantage the wonderful scenery and ponts of interest in the south-eastern and West Coast States. Many in the audience were surpris- ed to see their pictures appear on the screen when a reel of candid shots of local residents was shown. These en- tailed some skull-duggery on the part of the master-of-ceremonies but he was well rewarded for his efforts by capturing the natural poses of time subjects. Two of the members of Maitland I.O.O.F. Lodge 119, who have been members for over 25 years, W. H. Haney and Walter VanWyck, were completely taken by surprise when they were presented with veterans' jew els by P.D.D,G,M. David Benedict, on behalf of the members, They express- ed their sincere thanks and apprecia- tion for these gifts. A quartette, Mr. Heffer, Geo. Hen- derson, H. Aitchison, W. H. Haney, with H, V. Pym as accompanist, fav- oured with several enjoyable numbers and encores. Refreshments were served by the members of the committee in charge. DANCING Every Saturday night at the Royal T. to the music of Ken Wilbee's or- chestra, from 9 to 12. Moderate ad- mission, The Huron Old Boys' Association Of Toronto The Huron Old Boys' Association of Toronto are holding a Euchre and Bridge at the West-End Y.M.C,A„ College and Dovercourt Streets, on Tuesday, April 13th, 1948, at 8,30 p. m, The Euchre will decide the win- ners of the "MeLAREN TROPHY" for the coming year, The present holders, are Mrs. M. Scarlett, former- ly of Brussels, and Mr. J. O, Scott, formerly of Blyth. Many former Hurouites are now re- siding in and around Toronto and the names of new residents are desired so that they may be notified of time activ- ities of the Association. Enquiries can be directed to the Chairman of this event, Mrs. C. J. Parton, 2 Farnham Ave„ Toronto. Randolph 3356. Deadline March 22nd UNITED CHURCH. W.M.Si MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the Women's ,Missionary Society met on Tuesday afternoon, March 2nd., in the Sunday School Room -of the church. Mrs. W. J. Greer had charge of the programme and . continued time study of the Bible, stressing the fact that the lack of knowledge of 'the Bible was appalling. As the theme of her program she chose special women of the Bible. Stories of the Life of Pharolt's dau- ghter, Lott's wilt, Deliath, Ruth, Mar- tha and Mary were read by different members of time Society, The verses of the Bible were recited by another member, A Bible Quiz was then conducted and thus finialied a very interesting and instructive programme. The President, Mrs. Hiseler, took charge of the business. She .asked all the ladies to help in -quitting and males big things for the Bale to Britain, The meeting, closed with prayer. Served from 12 to 1,30 and 5 to 6.30. Three choices of meat, one fowl. Court- eous serAte. •- BINGO! BINGO,! ie of a Soldier," Mrs, DuVal and Mr. Edmund Hockridge will sing "Re- The regular meeting of time local verie of a Soldier" on Wednesday ev- branch of the Women's Institute will ening at 1 o'clock over CBC, Thompson were introduced to one grant will include songs, dances, rhy- thin band and the operetta "Pinothio." another through torrespondence. They are now 'collaborating on a number of songs, and are now at work on an GIVE u s youR , operetta. Edmund Hockridge saw the pub- • fished song in the CBC library. lie went off to rehearse it and decided Application for the pending Domin- ion labor code to Ontario industry, and Charles Sts. * * * John E.Bumstead addition to Im- School grants to be higher in 1948! than 1947's total of $80,184,886. plement Shop, Victoria St. J. A, Maclntyre, residence corner * * • -• Victoria and Catharine Sts. Three-way hydro program—fre quency conversion %Permission was granted the Baptist acity and accelera of generating cap- tion of rural eleetri- Church for the use of the Town Hall to present a religious film on April 2. Al exander,County As- sessor, was present and addressed the Council in regards to time new sytem of assessing adopted by the County m ,CoI161.-1 \V.1 H. Haney, Town Assessor, was Devehmment of new type of bush -aircraft to go into lire protection setao a lsoi present and informed the Council at a District meeting of Assessors vice this spring. * * 1 will be held in the Town Hall on Mao at h, *w * ninon sent to Jas. Angus for his won Joint provincial-municipal committee this winter, and with new equipment 'to reivew system of financial aid from to be handled an increase in pay was province to municipalities, ordered. *0 * The Blue Cross Hospital Groot) Insurance plan was adopted so that town employees could participate. Time Central Housing and Mortgage Corporation informed the Council that approval had been granted for time erection of 50 Wartime Houses in Winghani this year. The contract enclosed was ordered signed and re- turned. Coma Thomson reported on time meeting he had attended in London' on town planning. NOTICE RE LICENSES All Town Licenses for the year . 1948 are now due and should be paid by March 81st. Dog Tags -are avail- able at the Town Clerk's Office. T. W. PLATT, Chief ofPolice. The Wingham Town Council held its regular meeting on Monday even- ing with all members present. A letter was received from the Turn'berry Township School Area Board expressing their appreciation for the use of the Town Hall in hold- ing their meetings, The Council concurred in the re- quest of the War Amputation Assoc- iation of Canada, and passed a resolu- tion requesting the Dominion Govern- ment to increase total disability from $75 to $100 per month. Hearty approval was given the re- quest of the Wingham Recreation Council, and an increase in salary was granted the Recreation Director. Dr. W. A. McKibbon, Medical Of- ficer of Health, presented a detailed report -on the health and sanitary con- dition of the. town. A vote of apprecia- tion was ordered forwarded to him for his splendid report. A letter was received from Dr. W. Spence Jackson of Toronto, re- questing that the council consider and state an amount desired for perma- nent care of the Roe Mausoleum. Be- fore taking any action it was- decided to consult the town solicitor. Mayor Kennedy reported that he had been in Toronto regarding War- time Housing endeavouring to secure The School Room. of the United a greater percentage of the 50 new Church was a scene of real activity Houses with basements, The Finance Committee presented a number of accounts properly certified. These were ordered paid. The Fire Chief was instructed to secure adapters for fire equipment to be used in conjunction with other municipalities. Coon. Clark reported that at present the Band is dormant, but that a meet- ing had been held earlier that evening and at a later date would make a com- plete report, Bylaw No. 1183 was read a first and second time authorizing the borrow- ing up to $30,000 for High School purposes, paying for the cost of mov- ing the building from Port Albert and equipping it and to issue debentures bearing interest at 24 per cent. The bid of the Canadian Bank of Commerce at 99.70 for the above de- benture was accepted. The Bank was also asked to submit a bid on the 10 year debentures for the new Fire Hall. The following applications for build- ing permits were received and approv- ed, Gordon Robinson, residence on Fran- ces St. Win, R. Harris, residence Angus St. Patrick's Tea Daylight Saving was adopted. '1 ..0 be ,made a won stop trip to St. Louis, For Vehicle Permits effective from Midnight Sunday, April Southampton Wins Group- Honours . At Walkerton 4-3 The deadline for obtaining Ontario 25th, to midnight, Sttpday, Sept, 26th. The Council ordered a letter of appree- I Playing, vehicle permits anal driver's licenses .one of the best games of has been extended to March 22nd, it was announced by Highways Minister- Doticett. The minister said that "even allowing for conditions created by the most recent snowfall, this ex- tension is ample to permit every one- to secure new plates and licenses."