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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-05-04, Page 1"Never Say Dye" , lik ) A Royalty Farce Comedy will be VIP/presented by St, George's A.Y.P.A. in Wroxeter Town Hall, at 8.30 p.m, on Wednesday, May 11, Local talent will entertain between acts. The setting for ibis play takes place in a beauty salon, and the men who have wondered for years why the "wife" spends hours there will have a chance to find out. Hospital Auxiliary The Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital will meet in the Council Chamber on Friday after- noon, May 6th, at three o'clock. EDITORIAL WHY THE TAX RATE WAS INCREASED ••••111,0/0410.0 The Town CouriOil will probably be handed a gteat 'deal of criticism now, following the raising of the tax rate to 55 mills, Possibly they could have shaved the estimates in some departlirents, but on the whole this would not have amounted to one Mill. Thig year the school rate is up about 3 mills and the County rate 2 mills. iThis offsets the 5 mill flood assess- ment of last year. Even with these increases, the rate could have remain- ed the same as last year if the Council, had been content to let "sleeping dogs" lie. The "sleeping dogs" we refer to are the large bank overdrafts carried each *rear. These overdrafts date back to 'the depression years when th5 council of those years budgeted for too little, We have checked over old statements of the town anein 1940 the demand notes at the Bank were $35,140,00, that is within only a 'few dollars of what it was at the end of 1948. Carrying this overdraft year after year and paying interest is poor busi- ness and the council budgeted to re- duce this amount by $7000,00 this year. This accounts for the increase. This is a move in tlfe right direct- fen, but in our opinion does not go"far enough: About five years ago the council tackled the problem and did pay off a portion of this overdraft, but councils change and no more was done about it, The best way would be to task the ratepayers permission to de- benture this debt arid then each year a 1JOrtion must he retired, 40 If this were dont, in a few years ) would he wiped .saff entirely. and the town would save Those interest charges, Rt. Rev. C. Ritchie Bell ••• these services on Sunday, May 15th, will keep his appointment and preach at both services'that day. The morning service will be con- ducted in Wingham Town Hall, where services have been held since the alter- ation and decoration of the church commenced. The evening service of the congregation will be held in the United Church. Mr. Bell is the youngest minister ever to have held the high office of Moderator of -the General Assembly, and this is an excellent opportunity for the people of the district to hear such a distinguished speaker. GUELPH YOUNG PEOPLE'S BAND HERE KINSMEN SPONSOR RED SHIELD DRIVE The Wingham. Kinsmen Club have undertaken the responsibility of super- vising the Red Shield Campaign of the Salvation Army in this district. Mr. Robert Ferguson has been ap- pointed chairman and it is expected that the canvassers will be busy on t heir rounds commencing the first of next week. Everyone knows•the important work the Salvation Army is doing, so if possible make your donation generous. Tea and Baking Sale The Women's Association of the Wingham United Church will hold a Spring Tea and sale of home baking in the School Room on Wednesday afternoon, May 18th, at 3.30. An in- teresting feature will be a display of children's sun suits. Small children will model the suits' which will after- wards be sold. NEW ONTARIO PREMIER Leslie Frost, provincial treasurer from Lindsay, Ont,, at the three-day convention of the Progressive Conser- vatiVe party at Toronto, Ontario, scor- ed a decisive victory in the four-man contest for the leadership of the, Ont- ario Progressive Conservative Party, and the top-ranking job that goes with it,--the premier' ship of Ontario, Mr. Frost won on the first ballot, polling 834 votes to Attorney-General Leslie Blackwell's 442. In third place was A, Kelso Roberts with 121, and Edu- cation Minister Dana Porter trailed with 65 ballots. JUNE ELECTION DATE CONFIRMED General .Election To Be Held Monday, June 27th, Prime Minister St. Laurent disclos- ed Friday, that the general election will be held on Monday, June 27th, He reported the Governor-General approv- ed his recommendation that parlia- ment be dissolved Saturday and that the election take place June 27th, The Prime Minister had an audience with Viscount Alexander early Friday even- ing and then returned to the Com- mons to await dissolution deverop- ments. MAILING LISTS WERE CORRECTED The Advance-Times mailing lists have been corrected up to and includ- ing Monday morning, May 2nd. Sub- scribers who have recently paid their subscriptions are asked to check their label. If proper credit has not been given please contact the office as soon as possible so that correction may be made. Attending "'Walker Store Day" Miss Ellacott, Miss Willoughby and Mr. C. E. Richey are attending a "Walker Store Day" at the head office at Toronto, today, Wednesday. C.N.R. RESUMED SERVICE MONDAY Following Derailment Of Train Friday Afternoon CHORAL CONCERT FRIDAY, MAY 13th. The Wingham Choral Group and the Wingham Junior Choral Group are presenting their annual colleen On Friday, May 18th, in the Town Hall, at 8,15 p.m. Tickets go on sale this week and the reserve seat plan opens at McKibbon's Drug Store on Tuesday, May 10th, In addition to the Choral numbers there are several at- tractive solos and trios arranged. The Junior Group will be heard for Use first time in public at this concert, Special lighting effects will add to the beauty of the recital. Dance At Royal T. You are welcome at on Saturday night for pleasure from 9.30 to Farrier's 5 piece band. the Royal T your dancing 12, Garnet HERE TONIGHT Concert Pianist who will appear in the Town Hall this Wednesday even- ing at 8.30 p.m., along with Miss Doris Swan, Coloratura Soprano. Miss Swan's accompanist will be .Vie Pet- roff. This is the last concert in the in g, ZONE RALLY AT Following the business session the BRUSSELS, MAY 26Comrades Duncan Kennedy and Chas. ICoultes gave a short talk on their ex- periences during the 1914-18 conflict. followed by a few words by Comrade Dick Burbidge on C,P,R. Railways. To mention a few of the older vet- cram attending our meeting were: Dave Currie, Jim. Duncan, Ezzie Wel- wood, Arthic Peebles, Rev. Beecroft, George Day and Walter Mason. Lunch was served following the meeting and a couple of tables were set up. It is rumored that the boys are going to pick a team and make a tour of the "Old Timers" took over the program. The regular monthly meeting of, the Women's Auxiliary to the Legion was held in the, Legion House, John St., last Tuesday evening, April 26th, 'Following the meeting a pleasant tiltit was spent in euchre. , The Zone Rally of the Ladies' Aux- iliary to the Legion will be held its Brussels, May 26th, at 8 p.m. Corn- ratios are urged to attend, Names of those planning to attend this rally are to be left with the Secretary, Mrs. W. a MaCICOtiale not later than May 15, Transportation will be arranged. country, a a With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News fia.ra...aramarsommaatemr liNg•MCVISANIMININ•111•10111MOMMIIII single Copies —dive Cents. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ELECTS OFFICERS Annual Meeting Held, Thursday Afternoon, Reports, Received The Women's Institute met in the Council Chambers on Thursday after- noon, with the president; Mrs. James Walpole, in charge, Election of offi- cers was held, and annual reports were beard from the various departments' of the branch. Mrs. James Walpole gave the financial report, showing re- ceipts of $510.63, and a balance on hand of $99.52. Other reports were presented by Mrs. R. A. Coutts, Mrs. W. J ,Henderson, Mrs Stafford Bate- son, Mrs F. A. Parker, Mrs. James Walpole, Mrs. David Hutcheson. Following are the officers elected; honorary president, Mrs. Thomas Bower; past* president, Mrs. William. Field; president, Mrs. James Walpole; vice-presidents, Mrs. Fred Fuller, Mq. Wm. Henderson; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Wm. Ford; branch directors, Mrs. Norman Keating, Mrs. Robert Laidlaw; district director, Mrs. F. A. Parker; pianists, M'rs. orris Swan- son, Mrs. Vance Sanderson; press sec- retary, Mrs.' W. W. Armstrong; good cheer committee, Mrs, Vance Sander- son, Mrs, Elmer Wilkinson, Mrs. John Kerr; auditors, Mrs. R. A. Coutts, Mrs. J. H. Crawford; conveners of standing committees, Agriculture and Canadian Industries, Mrs. Stafford Bateson, Home Economics, Mrs. Nor- man Keating; Citizenship, Miss Kath- ken Pringle; Historical Research, Mrs. Thomas Bower; Social, Welfare, Mrs. N. ,McLaughlin; Publicity, Mrs, Cora Whitfield, Mrs. W. W. Arm- 'strong; Current Events, Mrs. A. R. DuVal. Announcement was made that the West Huron District Annual would Ire held in St Helens, June 2nd., and that the local membership fee would be raised to 50 cents to cover itising expenses, Thursday's program consisted of a solo by Pauline Swanson; choral number by Mrs. W. J. Henderson, Mrs. Herb Campbell, Mrs.,. R. A. Coutts, Mrs Vance Sanderson, Mrs, 'Wm. Henderson, Mrs. Roy Mundy, Mrs. 'David Hutcheson, with Mrs. Morris Swanson at the piano; and a paper "Our talents are our responsibil- ities", by Mrs. Norman Keating. The hostesses were Mrs. J. , W. Hanna, aVirs. W. J. Henderson, Mrs Thomas Bower. Thirty members were pre- sent. RUMMAGE SALE SATURDAY, MAY 7th The Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital are holding their, Spring 'Rummage Sale in the Armour- ies on Saturday afternoon, May 7th, at 2 o'clock. This is the main project by which the Auxiliary raises' money to continue their purchase of necessary supplies for the hospital. An ever in- creasing number of patients and in- creased cost of materials make great- er financial demands on the Auxiliary, so they ask for the co-operation of the Community. Donations of all kinds are acceptable, clothing, hats, shoes, dishes, novelties, in fact, practically everything can be sold. Clear Out your attic and send a box to the rum- mage sale. If you wish it called for, phone Mrs. W. J. Adams, 312. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4th, 1949 Subscription, $2.00 a Year in Advance. MODERATOR WILL PREACH MAY 15th Although the reopening of SE An- drew's Presbyterian Church has been delayed, a few weeks, the ,Rt. Rev, C, Ritchie Bell, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, who had been engaged for WHAT ABOUT YOUR AUTO INSURANCE The Co-Operative Fidelity & Guar-' antee Association are prepared to write Auto Insurance, and have the follow- ing agents appointed to represent them in this district. For East Wawanosh and Turnberry west of No. 4 High- way, ,Cecil Falconer of Whitechurch; for Howick and Turnberry, east of No. 4 Highway, E, H. Strong, Gorrie for Morris, Jas. R. Coultes, 13elgrave, A musical treat, much appreciated and' well attended was presented by the Guelph 'Salvation Army , YoUng People's Band in the Wingham Citadel on- Saturday-evening. —The -band' is made up of young people whose ages range from 8 to 18 years. Special services were held on Sun- day. At the morning service held in the citadel, the C.O.F. attended in a body. The speaker, Major Crowe, spoke on "Where is your Faith?" In the afternoon the Band played special music on the lawn of the Wingham General Hospital, and also broadcast a program over ,CKINTX from 5 to 5.30 o'clock. The evening service was held in the Town Hall uniting, with St. Andrew's. At the close of the service a musical pro- gram was presented when a splendid audience was present. Dance At Belgrave A dance will be held in the For- ester's Hall, Belgrave, on Friday even- ing, May 6th. Music by Farrier's Or- chestra. Lunch Counter. Admission 50c, Proceeds for Building Fund. OLD TIMERS NIGHT HELD AT LEGION The regular meeting of Branch No. 180 of the Canadian Legion was held at their home, John St., Wingham, on Tuesday, April 26th 1940, A motion was passed to back the Ontario Command Housing Commit- tee in regards to resolution forward to Dominion and Provincial Govern- ments also Reeves and Mayors of all towns and cities in regards to evictions. in such areas where the housing short- age is very acute. The selection of a caretaker for the Legion home was left to the dis- cretion of the House Committtee and to be in the hands of the Executive by May 10th., 1949, Army week starting May 16th to 21st and any support the Legion can give was requested by Lt. Col. Heth- erington. The application of Calvin Burke and Verdun DuCharme were accepted and these new candidates will be initiated at the next regdlar meet- Enthusiastic Crowd Boosts ToWn ......_,,_ \IN President W. T. Cruickshank open- ed the first annual meeting of the Wingham Chamber of Commerce with a brief resume of the year's work andt Some stated objectives for the future: The local Chamber was re-organized one year ago at which time fifteen directors were elected. They in turn elected their own executive officers. Mr.• Cruickshank explained that a tre- mendous amount of work was required just to get properly organized. By- laws had to be (drafted and several committees established. The Chairiber had been anxious to avoid mistakes and so had proceeded with caution during their first year. Now, with a year of experience behind the organi- zation, the Chaniber could afford to be more aggressive, Mr. ,Cruickshanc said. It was necessary to have the by- laws read and approved by the general meeting in order to adopt them on a permanent basis, They were read by Mr. R. S. Hetherington -who also ex- plained them thoroughly to the meet- ing. The by-laws were then unanimously adopted by the meeting. Election' Held Fifteen directors were elected from the thirty-two parsons nominated to the board of directors. Those elected were as follows: W. T. Cruickshank, W. G. Burton, Rhys, Pollock, E. Wilk- inson, A. 0. Garrett, R. Mowbray, F. Thompson, R. H. Lloyd J P McKib- bon R. S. Hetherington, Ron Rae, N. Welwood, Ken Kerr, F. HOwson W. Woods./ Names are not in order of the num- ber of votes received but are as they were nominated at the meeting Mr. W. T. Cruickshank then asked for suggestions to improve the Cham- ber in town, Mr. Fred Davidson made the motion that every third meeting held during the year be an open meet- ing for all members. In this way the entire membership could keep more closely in touch with Chamber of Commerce affairs. This motion was (an-tinned on page eleven) ANNUAL CHAMBER COMMERCE KEEN The series of four games from Mar, 31st to April 20th, resulted in the following awards of Master Points. 1st., Mrs. R. S. Hetherington, 1.3; 2nd, J. A. Wilson .65; 3rd, J. H. Crawford, .33; 4th, D, C. Nasinith, .17; J. E, Goodine .09; 6th, R. S. Hetherington, .05. The leaders in the last week's reg- ular game were: North and South: 1. J. E, Goodine and W. H. French; 2. Miss M. John-. ston and' R. S. Hetherington; 3. Mrs. D C. Nasmith and 0. ,Haselgrove; 4. Mrs H. Campbell and Mrs. R. S. Hetherington ' East and West: 1. G. MacKay and H. L. Sherbondy; 2. Mrs. E. A. Van- Stone and D. Kennedy; 3. Miss MacLean and Mrs. J. A. Wilson; 4. Miss M. McCallum and D. C. Nasmith. PRIME MINISTER ST. LAURENT The proclamation announcing dissol- ution and the election date were made public Saturday in a special edition of the Canada Gazette. Nominations for candidates will close Monday, June 13th, in all but six constitutencies. In those six, five of which are remote ridings in Newfound- land nomination day will be Monday, May 30th. The sixth constituency nominating May 30th will be the vast, northern riding of Yukon-Mackenzie. BRIDGECLUB Train service was resumed on Mon- day to Lucknow and Kincardine as repairs were completed followifig Fri- day's derailment, On Saturday mail for these points was carried by truck front Wingham. The accident occurred about 3 o'clock Friday afternoon, when six cars of a seven-car C.N.R. train from -Wingham to Kincardine were wrecked three miles east of Lucknow, at the rear of Pharis Mathers farm, just north of Highway 86. Tracks were torn up for a distance of 500 feet with parts of the freight cars strewn along the right-of-way, The train consisted of a passenger coach, baggage car, three box cars and two loaded coal carriers. The freight cars catapulted down a 12-foot em- bankment, while the coal carriers were tilted at a percarious angle. Only the passenger coach, last of the train, remained upright, its three occupants escaping injury, Train No, 331 was in charge of En- gineer John Hollenheck„ Kincardine, Fireman Bert beeves, Palmerston; Conductor Jim Collins, Kincardine; Baggageinan Wilbert Avery, Palmer- ston. and Brakeman James Wall, Palm- erston. Returning the six coaches to the rails took longer than usual because only one train torrid Work on the ac- cident, they said. The single-track lino ends at Kincardine and. there was no way of getting a second crane- to Mont. work on the north end of the derail- PRESBYTERIAN ICES. SYNODICAL MEETING Will Be Held In Knox Church, Goderich, Next Week An interesting agenda lids been arranged fo,r the annual meeting 'of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society of the Synod of Hamilton and London, which opens in Knox Church, Goderich, on Tuesday, May 10th, for `a three-day session, Mrs. D. Munro, Hamilton, presi- dent of the Hamilton and London Syn- odical Society, will preside. The board of management will meet at 3.30 p.m. on Tuesday, and tea will be served by Huron Presbyterial W.M.S. Greetings from Presbytery will be brought by Rev. A."Nimmo of Wing-' ham on Tuesday evening, and Rev. R. G. MacMillan of Goderich, will give an address on "Family Worship." De- partment reports on home helpers, his- torians,' literature, library and deputa- tion will be heard. On Wednesday morning Mrs. Gor- don Bissett, president of Huron Pres- byterial, will welcome the delegates, and Mrs. C. N. Johnston, Toronto, will bring greetings from the Council ex- ecutive, and will give an address on "Stock-taking and Forward Planning." Presbyterial reports from Bruce and Owen Sound, Chatham, Huron and London will be given, Highlighting the Wednesday after- noon and evening meetings will be addresses by Mrs. D. S. Pitts, former matron of Cecilia Jeffrey Indian School and Miss Laura K. Pelton, of the Council Executive; Presbyterian re- ports from Hamilton, Stratford, Paris, Sarnia and Maitland. Mrs. E. Leckie and Mrs. Robert IvIowbran will dis- cuss finances, Mrs. A. W. Pae of Toronto, presi- dent of the Women's Missionary Soc- iey of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, will address the Thursday morning session and at the afternoon session the election and installation of officers will take place, with Mrs. Pae officiating. The music will include an anthem by Knox Church choir; a duet by Mrs. W. F. Saunders and Mrs. Gordon Kaitemz- and a chorus by the C G I T Meditations will be in charge of Mrs. R. S Burnham; Mrs. Noble Low, Chat- ham, Mrs D. J Lane, Clinton,and Mrs. P. J. McEwan, Sarnia. Mrs H. C, Dunlop, Goderich,, is con- vener of the billetting committee, CONSERVATIVES TO HOLD CONVENTION Huron North Progressive Conserv- atives will select their candidate to contest the Dominion Election, June 27th, at a Nominating Convention to be held in Wingham Town Hall, on Thursday, May 12th, at 8.30 p.m, D.S.T. Hon. Earl Rowe, MP., for Dufferin- Simcoe, will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome, Sunday Dinner At Brunswick Hotel Served from 12 to 1.30 and 5 to 6.30. Three choices of meat, one fowl. Corning To Clinton An event of interest is taking place this week in Clinton when the pic- ture "China • Challenge" in sound and full colour will be shown. This soul stirring picture gives a glimpse into the searing crucible of China's suf- fering; a view of her war-torn refu- gees, her starving millions and many other features. Mr. and Mrs, Evon Hedley of Brantford will be there. Mr. Hedley is an outstanding Youth lead- er, and has much to tell of time work of Youth for Christ both here and abroad. Mrs. Hedley is a Lyric So- prano having won many laurels in- cluding gold medals in various singing competitions. She was a member of the famous Schubert Choir which sang at the World Fair in New York City a few years ago. The Modern Male Chorus of Kit- chener, under the auspices of the Wingham Kinsmen Club presented a splendid concert of song last Friday evening in the Town Hall. Time chorus, under the leadership of Arnold Earl, is made up of a group of men who get together to sing for the sole pleasure of singing. Many well known songs such as "Winter Song", "Swing Along," "Dry Bones," were presented with several sacred and southern num- bers. They were assisted by Clayton Feil at the piano as accompanist and soloist and a ladies( tri o-and dna.: The proceeds of the evening were used to assist,,Earl Jenkins of Wing- ham, a recent accident victim. It is regrettable that a much larger audi- ence did not turn out to assist the Kinsmen in their first major effort. not using their, memberships for this asked permission to change system concert are ask to notify the secretary, of protection on Josephine St. This Miss Yvonne McPherson immediately. was referred to Dept. of Highways Membership drive for next season will for advice. at the concert. The request from the Public Re- lation Officer, London, England, for information about Wingham • was re- ferred to the Chamber of Commerce. A letter was received from the City of Oshawa seeking support for a reso- lution they had passed requesting that Sunday restriction on educational pro- gram's, where a fee is charged, be eas- ed. The Council endorsed this rsolu- tion. Wingham Legion were granted per- mission to use the Council Chamber on Saturday evenings during the sum- SPLENDID CONCERT FRIDAY EVENING Miss Margaret Ireland present series and it promises to most interesting-. Members who open • In one of the lengthiest sessions in years the, Town Council after striking the tax adjourned about 1.30 Tuesday morning, All members were present for this important meeting./ Mr. John Falconer addressed the Council in regards to having his pro- perty, about 13 acres, surveyed, and sub-divided for building lots. If ser- vices were available, he would prob- ably erect two houses this year. The Council were of the opinion that Mr. Falconer should further investigate and present more detail, The request of the Retail Merchants requesting that Monday, May 23rd., be observed as Victoria Day instead of May 24th., was granted. y Mr. G., Nelson Cunningham sought permission to instal gas pumps at. his property on Josephine Street North. " This was filed until time Dept. of Highways had dealt with the matter./ The request of D. Rae & Son to be erect a sign was approved. are The Canadian National Railways Angus MacKay, Missionary On Furlough, Speaker Rev. Angus MacKay, missionary on furlough from India, was the guest speaker for the Spring ThankOffering meeting of the Goforth Evening Aux- iliary, held at the home of Mrs, W. W. Gurney. The president, Mrs. C. Deans oc- cupied the chair and opened the meet- ing with the Call to Worship followed by the singing of the hymn "Beneath the Cross of Jesus." Mrs. R. Rae of- fered prayer anti W. W. Gurney gave the scripture taken from the 24th chapter of Luke. Mrs. N. Pickell favoured the gath- ering whit a beautiful piano solo. The offering was received .and the dedicat- ory prayer given by Mrs. J. Donaldson Mrs, R. McIntosh offered her home for the May meeting and the volun- teers for Jr. congregation were, Mm's. 5. Donaldstm, Mrs, W. Congrant, Mrs, W. Bain and Mrs. C. Deans. The pres- ident was appointed as a delegate to the Presbyterial meeting to be held in Goderich May 10, 11, 12, The hymn "Jesus K eeps Me Near the Cross" was sung. Mrs. 0. R. Scott introduced the guest speaker. Mr. MacKay gave a, short address then delighted the aud- ience by shoWing moving pictures taken of his mission fields in India, these pictures showed the schools and teaching staffs, the habits and customs of the natives, and were certainly very interesting and much appreciated, "Christ time Lord is Risen Today" was sung as. the closing hymn, follow- ing which Rev, ,'MacKay closed the meeting with prayer. A social hour followed with Mrs. G, R. Scott, Mrs F. Lott and Mrs, Chairipion in charge mer. A couple of letters from Insurance Companies were read regarding pen- sion plans. While the council were not contemplating inaugurating this at present, they felt that tentative plans might be submitted. The request of John Wain for use of alot Garling Terrace nextto his property as a chicken run was referred to the Property Committee. Mayor Reavie brought up for dis- cussion time condition of several streets. following sewer construction and con- nection. C01111. Camppell brought up time mat- ter of supervision when opening up streets for sewer connections. The council approved that a fee of $2.00 be charged for permit, and parties be liable for any damage, (Continued on page six) Hospital Group Meets Group No. 13 met in the Ladies Auxiliary Room of the Winghatn. General Hospital on Tuesday evening for the monthly sewing meeting. Fol- lowing the work period a social hour was enjoyed. GOFORTH AUX. OF ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH COUNCIL STRIKES JAX RATE MONDAY Rate Up 4 Mills For A Total of 55 Mills 0,41.••••••••••• 1.11101••••••••