HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1948-04-07, Page 1DISCUSS ADULT
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Representatives Of High School
Boards Met At Seaforth
Possibility of organizing adult night
classes and promoting other extension
work to make possible a greater use.
of high school facilities was dicussed
at a public meeting held in the Sea-
forth High School auditorium On
Thursday evening. The meeting was
attended, in addition to the public, re-
presentatives of Goderich, Clinton and
Wingham Boards and County Agricul-
tural Representative LeRoy G. Brown.
Prof. W, D. Tolton, of the staff of
the Ontario Agricultural College,
Guelph, told the meeting the manner
in which organized classes could serve,
both the rural and urban communities.
As presently proposed, a circuit of
the five schools in the county would be
organized with a class to be held in
each of the schools one night a week:
Competent instructors would be made
available by the department, and
would cover each of the classes in
turn. In the case of subjects other than
those dealing with agriculture, the in-
structors would be provided by the
Adult Educational Organization. Un-
der this proposal a many-sided pro-
gram of instruction covering farm, wo-
men's work and.topies of general inter-
est would be made available one night
each week.
The meeting named a committee to
go into the matter in greater detail and
to take such steps as may be necessary
leading to the. setting of a program.
next fall and winter.
Members of the committee are: Gor-
don MdGavin, representing Seaforth
High School; George Falconer, Bruce-
field, representing Clinton high schoo4
Arthur Grange, Auburn, representing
Goderich High School; and LeRoy G.
Brown, agricultural representative.
BRINE CUM
Nine tables were present on Thurs-
day evening at the weekly meeting of
the Wingham Bridge Club, The re-
sult of the play was as follows:
North & South-1st. W. H. French
and A. French; 2nd., Mrs. F. A, Par-
ker and Miss Mary Johnston; 3rd.,.
Mrs, Herb Campbell and G. MacKay;
4th, 5. H. Crawford and O. Hasa-
grove.
East & West-1st., Mrs. G. H. Ross
and Mrs. R. S. Hetherington; 2nd,,
Miss Margaret MacLean and J. Mas-
on; 3rd., Mrs. a Nasmith and Mrs.
Dyble; 4th, Miss McCallum and Geo.
Won W.A. Monthly
"Jack Pot" Prize
Congratulations are quite in order
for Mrs, Hugh Gilmour, of R. R. No.
1, Wingham, Ontario, in that last week
she won the LD.A. Monthly "JACK
POT" Prize, namely a Westinghouse
Polyphonic Radio Phonograph.
The "MIDGET QUIZZ" pro-
gramme heard over 34 radio stations
including CKNX every Saturday night
is sponsored by the I.D.A. Druggists
throughout Ontario. A $100 prize is
presented to the winner each week and
at the end of each month a Jack-Pot
prize winner is -drawn.
Kerr's Drug Store is the local rep—
resentative of
Teeswater 13oy Seriouslf Burned;
Clothing On Fire
Wayne Chaffy, nine-year-old son of
Mr, and Mrs. E. R. Chaffe. of Tees.
vater, suffered severe burns when 'his
clothes caught fire in his father's
greenhouse. The lad ran to his home,
a short distance from the greenhouse,
with his clothes afire. After beating
out the flames, his mother called med-
cal aid. One kg was badly 'burned
am his :wide to his hip.
INSPIRING FILM
IN TOWN HALL
The Young People of the Baptist
Church sponsored an inspiring and
educational film "The Missing Christ-
ian" ihl the Town Hall last Friday
evening. It was made in Portugal, Or-,
egos), and produced by the Christian
Service Centre of Detroit. This pic-
ture which has been shown to 18,000
young people in the Iast month tells of
the second coming of Christ. Rev. A.
P. Clifford read passages of Scripture
in keeping with the film.
The sheeting opened with singing
"Are You Washed in the illood"fa
lowed by prayer led by Capt. Good-
win. Mr. Frank Collar sang "The
Love of nod" in his usual pleasing
manner. After the film was shown the
meeting dosed with prayer by Rev.
0. 5. Coupland.
LOCAL RED CROSS
REACHES OBJECTIVE
Once again the people of this com-
munity have exceeded the Red Cross
allocation. The total to date is over
$2500.00. The objective set was $2000,
Whitechurch, Blnevale, and Belgrave
under their chairmen did a magnifi-
cent job, the people of Wingham as
usual were very liberal and under the
Ward Chairmen, the canvassers did a
very thorough job,
The Committee wishes to thank all
'canvassers and any who assisted in
this worthy
The Treasurer,
will receive further
Satuiday, April 10th.
must be in by that
work,
Mr. C. G.
donations
All
Gammage,
up to
donations
date.
MADAME LUBKA KOLESSA
Over $1,700 Received, Donations
Still Be Received
The citizens of the district are re-
sponding generously to the Flood ,Re-
lief Campaign sponsored by the Wing-
ham Club, to aid those who suf-
fered heavy losses during the spring
In the Town Hall Monday evening
a splendid concert was presented, in-
cluding piano accordion selections by
Miss Margaret Lewis of Toronto;
sol-os by Miss Lois. Whitney and Mr.
Conron; violin solos by Mr. Sam
Burton; piano selections and accomp-
animent by Mr. Jim Hall and H. V.
Pym. and a short skit tby the Junior
Dramatic Society. The program was
in charge of Mr. Vin. Dittmer and
broadcast over CKNX,
During the program donations were
acknowledged and by-that 'evening
nearly $1600 had been received. Con-
tributions are still being received and
by Tuesday afternoon the fund had
-passed the $1700 mark. It is hoped that
before the fund is closed $2,000 will
have been received.
After all subscriptions arc in a com-
plete lists of contributors will be pub-
lished next week.
Mr, Ray Dedels of Kitchener, who
-was advertised to assist in the program
on Monday evening was unable to be
present, owing to his being taken to
-the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital that
,flay with an acute attack of appendic-
itis.
LISTS CORRECTED
Our Mailing Lists have been cor-
rected up to and including Monday
April 5th. All subscribers who have
made payments within the past few
-weeks are requested to check their
labels to see if they are correct.
The co-operation of the subscribers
has been splendid in bringing all sub-
scriptions up to date. On this account
a great many changes have been made
and there is the possibility that errors
may have been made, If your label
should be in error please notify us as
soon as possible.
Famous Concert Artist who will ap-
pear in Wingham, Wednesday, April
7th., at the Town Hall, A drive for
next season's memberships opens this
week. At the concert the present mem-
bers will be given an opportunity to
vote for the kind of concerts and ar-
tists for nert season. -
URGE IMMEDIATE
RETURN OF EASTER
SEAL DONATIONS
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Mr. G. L. Dunlop, chairman of the
Easter Seal Committee, urges all
who intend making donations to the
fund to please do so by Saturday of
this week. This is. a Worthy, project
and all funds go to carry on the work
in connection with Crippled Children
of Ontario.
Contributions received up to yester-
day total $830.00, and the committee
is very anxious to reach the objective
of $1000.00,
Oratorical Contest'
Plan to attend the Oratorical Con-
test in the Bluevale Community Hall,
on Friday evening April 9th, at 8,30
p.m., sponsored by the Bluevale Com-
munity Club. Competition will be for
Cash prizes and the R. E. McKinney
Silver Cup.
BIRTHS
DENNIS—In Wingham General Hos-
pital, on Wednesday, March 31st.,
to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dennis, R.
R. 1, Wingham, a son.
ARKNESS—In Wingham General
Hospital, on Friday, April 2nd,, to
Me. anti. Mrs. Bruce Harkness, R.
R. Clifford, a daughter, stillborn.
cDONALD—In Winghatn General
Hospital, ott Monday, April 5th, to
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McDonald,
R. It. 1, I3lyth, a daughter.
STADELMANN—Itt "Wingliturt Gen-
eral Hospital, on Monday, April 51h,
to Mr. amid Mrs, Louis Stadelmann,
R. R. g, Blyth, a son.
WILSON—At Mount Hateiltoit Hos-
pital, Hamilton, on Thursday, March
25th, to Mr, and Mrs. Norman Wil-
son, ((formerly Celeste Carr), a
daughter.,
Teen Town Hold Eastee Dance
i'Teen Town enjoyed two dances dm-
ing the Easter season, The first one
was held in the Council Chamber and
the second in the Masonic Hall Mr.
and Mrs. A. D. MacWilliam, Mr, and
Mrs. Sam Burton and Mt and Mrs.
H. Posliff attended the dance along
with a good attendance of teensterd/
Lunch was served.
Red Sheila Appeal Switched
Over To May
By a switchover ht many centres
from September to May for its annual
Red Shield Appeal, The Salvation
Army will this year have its first total-
ly synchronized -national campaign,
according to Air Marshall W. A. Bish-
op, V.C„ C.B. M.C, DAC.,
E.D„ L.L.D„ chairman of the Army's
National Advisory Board, who this
week annotinced the ecenpIetion of
Dorninionewide campaign plans, Nat-
ional objective will be $1,100,000, for
-maintenance; plus capital tares.
CURLERS It BOWLERS
ANNUAL BANQUET
REGIMENT TO TAKE
OVER TOWN BAND
Round Robin Trophy Presented To
Teeswater Rink
Council to Continue Grant and Lend
Instruments to New Organization
The regular meeting of the Wing-
ham Town Council was held Monday
evening With all members present.
Lieut. Col. R. S. Hetherington, Com
manding Officer of the 21st Regiment
R.C.A., addressed the council with re-
gards to the Town Band being taken
over by the Regiment. He explained
the benefits of such action, and sug-
gested' that the council disband the
local band, lend the Regiment the in-
struments and make the usual grant of
$400. The Council heartily approved
the idea and will try out this arrange-
ment for at least a year.
Communications were received and
read from:
Art Whitsmith, re opening a Bowl-
ing Alley in Wingham.
John W. Hanna, M.P.P., re flood.
Navy League of Canada, and Euro-
pean Aid for Children, asking for
grants.
Mayors and Reeve Association re-
questing the annual membership fee
of $5.00. This was approved.
The request of C. R. Coultes for the
use of the town hall for the Music
Festival-was granted.
Wingham General Hospital, re indi-
gent patient.
Letters were ordered sent to the
Minister of Highways seeking an addi-
tional road grant to assist in replacing
washed out streets, also regarding the
condition of the bridges south of the
town, and asking that Highway No, 87
to Harriston be surfaced.
A deputation headed by Mr. R. A.
Coutts was present in the interests of
the Softball Association seeking a
grant for assistance in keeping the
park in condition and for erecting new
seats. This matter will be considered
when striking estimates.
The tender of the Canadian Bank of
Commerce for the debentures on the
Fire Hall at $99.00, bearing interest at
2 3-4% was accepted.
The agreement with Leslie !Mc-
Dougall for the purchase of land on
his.-property to be used for straighten-
ing and improving- Water St., was ap-
proved.
Mayor Kennedy reported that Roy
Patterson, County 'Engineer, had been
in town last week viewing the flood
damage and had offered some sugges-
tions.
The hydrant close to the damaged
reservoir was ordered removed as it
was not necessary.
The Finance Committee presented a
number of account properly certified.
These were ordered paid.
Court. Campbell for the Street Coms
mittee, reported that the road main-
tainer recently purchased had been
Dr. J. B. Harrington, in charge of
wheat breeding at the University of
Saskatchewan and Prof. L. H. Site-
hreski of the 'University field husband-
ry department, discuss the future of
perennial wheat in the west as they
look over specimens of the interesting
cereal growing in the greenhouse at
the university. Plant breeders working
at the university, begin crosses with
grasses and wheats, have come across
a wheat-like plant with perennnialt hab-,
it and near immunity to a large num-
berof races of stem and rust. Research
on perennial bread-grain crops began
in Canada as recently as 1935.
An enjoyable evening was spent last
Thursday in St. Paul's Church base-
ment when the Curlers and Bowlers
held their annual banquet, with over
100 attending. Mr, W. W, Gurney,
President of the Curling Club, acted
as chairman, Dr, A. W. Irwin read a
letter from Mr, R. R. Hobden, Presi-
dent of the Bowling Club, who was un:
able to be present, and also presented
the financial statement showing the
Curling Club to be in excellent fin-
ancial condition, ,with a balance on
hand of $740,31„,
Mr. J. P. McKibbon led in the com-
munity singing, -with Mr. Harold Vic-
tor Pym at the piano. A short program
was presented including solos by Mr.
Bill ,Conron, a reading and violin sel-
ections by Mr. Sam Burton, and two
impromptu quartets.
Rev. W. A. Beecroft conducted a
brief memorial service for three curl-
ers, who had passed on during the
year: Jack Montgomery, Donald Rae
and Clif MeAvoy, and in memory all
stood in a moment's silence.
The matter of artificial ice instal-
lation was discussed generally, but
no action was taken,
Mr. Chas, A. Roberts, spoke on be-
half of the Western Foundry tourna-
ment and hinted at the possibility of
a similar event for the Curlers.
Mr. W. R. Hamilton spoke briefly
and introduced a former- Wingham
boy, Mr. Aaron Brown, President of
the Monarch Optical Co., of Toronto,
who presented the beautiful trophy he
had donated to the Teeswater Curlers,
Archie Blair, John Porter, Mel Dona-
hue and Jack Atkinson, winners of the
Round Robin this winter,
Rev. W. A. Beecrofwt made the
presentation to the rink composed of
E. Webster, G. Hotchkiss, S. Beattie
and E. Small, who finished second.
The third prize winners, H. Posliff, C.
Stewart, R, S. Hetherington and W.
H. French' received their prizes front
Mayor Duncan Kennedy.
As there was no banquet last year,
Past President Ron Rae presented the
winning rinks of last winter with their
prizes. First, L. Gardner, H. Niers
garth, C. E. Seip and W. R. Hamilton;
second, N. Welwood, H. Galbraith, H,
Smith and the late Donald Rae, Mur-
ray Rae accepted on behalf of his laths
fylie following nominations for the
'„Curling Club as presented by the
Striking Committee were accepted and
approved.
Past President—W. W. Gurney
President—J, P. McKibbon
1st, Vice Pres.—Rev. W. A. Bee-
croft.
2nd, Vice-Pres.—W. R. Hamilton
Seey-Treat,—Dr. A, W. Irwin
Bonspiel Committee—Ron Rae, Dr.
G. H. Ross, A. D. MacWilliam.
Wednesday afternoon, Dr. G. W.
Howson.
Round Robin—J. A. Wilson, J.
Carr, R. 5, Hetherington.
Entertainment — 0. Haseigrove, C.
E. Richey, G. C. Gamtnage.
Membership—J. P. McKibben, S.
Beattie, 3. E. Reavie.,
HIGHLIGHTS OF
ONTARIO BUDGET
ST. PAUL'S CLUB
ELECT OFFICERS
Highlights of Provincial Treasurer
Frost's budget address on Friday ;in
the Ontario LeePilature:
Record $25,039,000 surplus on ord-
inary account in the fiscal year ended
March 31st.
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Net revenue of $190,850,000 in the
last fiscal year and expenditures of
$165,811,000.
St, Paul's Metes Club held their
monthly meeting on April 2nd,, 1948.
This ivas considered aNstssiness meet-
ing with the election of the following
officers.
I-Ion. Pres., Rev. E. 0. Lancaster
Pres., George Beattie
1st, Vice-Pres., 'Willis Hall
2nd. Vice-Pres,, Frederick Fuller
See.-Treas., Lloyd Mundy,
Choir Director, C. A. Roberts
Pianist, Roy 11111110
Convener of Refreshments, Bert
Mitchell.
Membership Comm., Harry Town
Program Convener, E. Lewis ,
As these meetings are becoming •
more and more a monthly .success, we
wish to extend a hearty invitation to
any men of this district who would
like to join our membership.
The next meeting of the Club will
be held on Nth*, night, May 7th, at
7,45, when both men and women of
the congregation are invited to attend
a card party followed with refresh-
ments.
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Minstrel Show — Wroxeter
The. Howick Lions Club are spon-
soring a Minstrel Show in the Town
Han, Wroxeter, at 8.15 p.m., on Wed-
stay, April 14th, presumed by 25
The April nleeting of the local
bramh of the Women's Institute will
be held on Thursday, April 15th., at
2.80 p.m., in the Council Chamber.
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Reduction of $25,003,183 in the net
debt in the last year; reduction of $27,-
357,470 over the last five years and
picked up and left in Mdclmay for all new capital works paid for out of
needed repairs. Cinders and crushed current account,
stone had been spread on Bristol Ter- *
Educational grants in the next year race. Fill had been pushed in at the to total $33,200,000, an increase of dam, this was taken from behind the
Cook factory, and a letter of apprecia- $4,328,000.
O * * lion was ordered sent to Mr. Chas. No new taxation and no increases in Cook. Tile was necessary at the hill
at Howson's Mill owing .to a couple taxation. Taxation adjustments design-
of springs, ed to stimulate natural gas, petroleum
Coun, Rintoui presented a revised and mineral production.
plan from Mr. Edwards • v for the pro-
posed new building adjoining the Ar- Province needs $210,000,000 in new
etta. Na definite action was taken, money itt next four years for debt re-
Coon, Reavic reported that_ .another funding and an additional $350.000,000
matt was now needed at the Cemetery required for expansion projects—in-
to assist ht carrying on the Spring eluding. hydro, housing, Ontario Nor-
work. This matter was left with his thlatul Railway and other Government
committee. subsidiaries.
Conn. Gurney reported that the new *
colored . gentlemen from Teeswater.;. Fire Hall was ready for plastering, One mill subsidy to municipalities Hostesses are: Mrs, Snell, Mrs. 'W. Xtimissum 50 cents, children 25 cents.. and reeommended that additional pay- to be continued; five year stabilizing T. Cruickshank, Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Car- '
meets aim account be made to W. H. subsidy for enema- municipalities to ter, Mrs. W. Mitchell, Mrs. Lapp and
Rietottl and Percy Clark. cost $180;000 in 10413.40„ ' Mrs. E. Lewis. W. O. A. A, Annual
By-law No. 1185 to .authorize the The Westere Ontario Athletic As-
borrowing of $15,000.00 ott debentures Construction of 3A00 miles of rural Wartirnie Housing To 13rotted sedation will hold the annual baseball for Eire Hall purposes was given a 'hydro lines planned to s
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fer‘2,e1,6:00,0,00000; Mr. W. A. Galbraith, town clerk, te- arid softball meeting m the Wingham
first and second reacting. * cetved a telegram ott Tuesday after- Town Hall on Wednesday, April 14th,
Applications for building permits noon, informing the r Niuticipality that at 8,15 p.m.
were received and accepted when ap- Surplus of $262,970 forecast for fis- the 50 wartime houses, as previously
proved by the Property Committee:
Diagonal Road.
Russell Farrier, for welding slum
Charles G. Carter, for dwelling on
Charles St.
.Harvey Aitchesott„ remodelling of
verandah.
Percy Clark, work shop.
'• tole Parish, alterations to dwelling.
The auditor's report presented and
accepted,
The council decided to call for tea-
tiers for; thecollection of garbage.
The clerk was instructed to collect
alt business taxes promptly, and all
other taxes of S years and over.
1 year -ending March 31, 1949, based
o t net revenue of $177,776,900 and ex•
penditUre of $177,513,921. * r *
Renewed request for reconvening
Dominion-Provincial conference; re-
venue figures indicate Dominion tax
offer short of actual yield.
Big increase in revenue front ear-
poration tax, liquor, succession duties
and gasoline tax.
Presented Minstrel Show
The Wingham Town Hall was
filled to capacity last 'Tuesday evening
when Teeswater talent presented their
Minstrel Show, under the auspices of
the NVingltain Fire Department. The
show was exceptionally well presented
and kept the audience in a state
laughter from start to 'finish. Mr.
H. Man it acted as interlocutor, and
Mrs. R. H. King as director and pian-
ist.
Have You Received Your
Farm Account took?
This book is an Income Tax Guide
and saves Farmers time and trouble.
The first 15 pages of the book tells a
straight story about what is tequired
from farmers. Your problems are dealt
with in question and answer form. The
pages and ,colutrms are numbered to
correspond with the items in the In-
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make, an accurate record -of all farm
dealings as you go along. If you have-.
n't received your copy, get it now.
Free at your Post Office.
contracted for would be erected as
scheduled.
Celebrate Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Alwyn French, who
•Utere celebrating their twenty-fifth
wedding anniversary and Mr. and Mrs.
Don French, their first, entertained on
Saturday evening at their home in
honour of the occasion. Au orchestra
composed of members of the family
and guests supplied music for old
time and modern laming. Among the
many guests were Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Merkley, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Young,
Dr. W. A. McKibbon, Mr. Vin
met- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Henderson,
Mr. and Mrs. D. Crompton and several
guests from Toronto.
Engagement AtirlbUtiCed
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King, Brussels,
announce the engagement of their
younger daughter, Janet, to Mn4 John
Hastings Day, son of Mr. and Mrs,
Geo, Day of Wingham, The marriage
to take place in April.
Bingo! Bingo! Bingo!
This is the Bingo you have been
waiting for, In Wirigham Armouries
on Wednesday, April 14th, at 8.15 p.
in. Sponsored by the Woman's Auxil-
iary to the Canadian Legion, 25 games
for 50 tents,
CLOSING NOTICt
In order to comply with the law
pertaining to maxinutth hours, and to
give our cestonters the best possible
service during Saturday shopping.
LOW'S, the following stores will close
as usual at 10 *lock on Saturday
nights 'throughout the summer. King
Department Store, Walker Stores Ltd,
and Wel woo d's.
PERENNIAL ,WHEAT Np LONGER A MYTH
RANGING
_Every Satttrday night at the Royal
T. to the music of Ken Wilbee's Or-
chestra, from 9 to 12. Moderate ad-
mission, ,
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RESPONSE GENEROUS
TO FLOOD RELIEF
Sunday Dinner At
Brunswick Hotel
Served from 12 to 1.30 and to
q5.30. Three choices of meat, one fowl.
Courteous service.
-United Church Service
At the communion service in Wing-
ttain United Church on Sunday, Rev.
W. A. Beecroft received thirteen new
members, of whom, nine were young
people from the Sunday School. The
guest soloist was Mrs. 3, G. Pratt of
Toronto who sang "In His House arc
many ,Mansions."
You Forgot Again—
Smalt are the forgottittgest
things! We like to read them, to buy
and sell' and find what's lost or stray-
ed, and then some of ns forget that
they have to be paid for. We welcome
advs, and want our "Classifieds" to
grow and grow but when you 'phone
et send in a "small adv." and sell your
goods don't forget it's the printer who
pays when you forget. The same goes
for Cards of Thanks, In .Metnotiams
and other . small notices. Itt fact, some
papers refuse to accept such advs,
less they are paid at the time. Now
try to rentembet---did you pay for that
adv, you phoned in six months ago?
Presentation and Ranee
In honour of Mr. and Mts. Angus
McDonald, fornittly Miss .Helen 13ar-
bnut, will be held in St. Helens Com-
munity Hall on Wednesday evening,-
April 14th, Music by Farrier's Or-
. thestra, Ladies please bring lunch,
ONTARIO FARM 130 RADIO CONFERENCE
The annual conference of the C)ntar-
io Parra Radio conference was held
in the Prince George Hotel, Toronto,
on March 31st. It was largely attend-
ed by 300 delegates, 'representing the
/00 formes of Ontario.
Dr. Corbett of the Adult Education
Association, was the guest speaker at
the noon luncheon. Be said that the
world is faced with a third wort war
unless some means can be found. to
Prevent it. That is one of the major
Problems of Farm Forums in rural"
Ontario. He asked all the moral sup-
port that these groups could give to
the, United Nations representatives
who are meeting at Lake Success.
Richard Prouter of Bodmin Forum,
and Mrs. 0. G. Andersoft,represeeting
the Huron Comity rarrn Pori.= dont-
Mittee attended the meeting,