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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-06-22, Page 1SCENES AT BELL TELEPHONE CUT-OVER ...... .... . ... . ...... Standing, Miss T. Fitzpatrick; seated, Mrs. M, Dawson, Miss I, Matheson, Miss H, Harrison, The olcl".Magneto switchboard which was removed on June 16th, following cut-over on June 15th. Miss N. Ritchie, chief operator, in foreground; Mrs, M. Dawson, night operator; Mr. W. Hall. central office manager; Miss H. Webster. operator. Photos, courtesy of Merrill Cantelon. ant Single Copies — Five Cents. With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1949 Subscription, $2.00 a Year in Advance. 'Vote CARDIFF X (advt.) Sunday Dinner At Brunswick Hotel Served from 12 "to L30 and 5 to 6.30. 'Three choices of meat, one fowl. Vote CARDIFF X (advt.) KENNEDY PICNIC HEM SATURDAY The annual Kennedy picnic was held at Harbor Park, Goderich, on Saturday, June 11th, with approxi- mately 60 members present, After a sumptuous dinner the company ads journed to the welcome shade of the trees for their business: meeting under the presidency of Mr, Win. McInnes. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. Alex' Pur- yes. Officers elected for the coming year are, President, James 1VIeIntosia Wingliatn; vice-president, Andy Mc- Edwards, Morristown; secretary, Mrs, Alex 'Purvis, re-elected for a third term lunch committee, Mrs. Gordon Stewart to be convener and choose her own committee; sports committee, Robert Lyons, Lucknow and *Gordon Stewart, Galt; journal, Misses Mac- Edwards, Puslinch. The next picnic to be held at Galt. Presentations were made to Mrs, David Kennedy, Whiteetturch, as the. oldest Member present and to Mr. Chas, Weir, Carlisle, for having come the longest distance. Then followed a short programnte of sports and contests under the lead- ership of Mrs. Wm. McInnes and Mrs. Floyd Pratt. During supper a birthday' cake was cut for Margaret Rose Lyons Who celebrated her 8th birthday, and Who sang a solo. A short address was given by the newly-elected president, followed by the journal f ,prepared by Alex. Purves, The retiring. president Mrs. Elizabeth Bolt and read by Mrs. ailed for two minutes silence in Menlo ory of Mrs,„ Annie McCattel, who Passed away a few days before her intended journey south to this picnic, A happy day ended with God Save the King, VOTE AS YOU LIKE BUT VOTE MONDAY Everyone Should Exercise His Franchise and Vote For His Choice of Candidates Next Monday, June 270-1, is election day, and every voter, if able, should do his or her duty, by going to the poll and casting a ballot for one of the candidates. Don't be indifferent on Monday, exercise your franchise. Vote as you like but be litre to vote. The Candidates Harry C. Burrows Farmer, Grey Township, C.C.F., , L. E. Cardiff Morris, Farmer, Progressive Conservative R. S. Hetherington Lawyer, Wingham, Liberal The polls will be open from 9 a,m. until 7 p.m. Daylight saving Time. HOSPITAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING At the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Wingham General Hospital held on Friday evening, the following Directors were in attend- ance: Chairman, F. L. Davidson; R, B Cousins, A. 'D. MacWilliarn; Capt. W. J, Adams, G. L. Dunlop, H, C. MacLean, A. Robertson, W. G. Ham- ilton, J. P McKibbon and Murray Johnson. • • The Superintendent, Mrs. Iris E. Morrey read the following Statistical report for the month of May: Admis- Deaths, 4, Operations 60; X-rays 172; sions, 13.5, Births, 25; Discharges, 170; and Out-patients, 44. The minutes of the previous meet- ing and the Treasurer's report were read by the Sec.-Treas., Eleanore J. McLean. A number of accounts were passed for payment. At the conclusion sof the business session a dainty lunch was served ill the Hospital Dining Room. Vote CARDIFF X (advt.) Dance At Royal T. `You are welcome ,at the Royal T on Saturday night for your dancing pleasure from 9.30 to 12. Garnet Farrier's 5 piece band, Vote CARDIFF X (advt.) Singles Tournament Postponed The Wingham Bowling Club Sing- les tournament for the Hamilton Op- tical Co. trophy has been postponed from Wednesday, July 29th. Date to be announced later, Conducted Anniversary Services Rev. Alex Nimmo conducted the Anniversary services at Langside Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Rev. W. S. Sutherland . of Whitechurch, was in charge of the 'Services at St. Andrew's dttring his absence, Royal Conservatory Exams Mr, Frank G. Wharram, member of the piano faculty and examining board of the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, and Principal of the Conser- vatory's Leaside Bran,cli, will conduct current extminations for the Conser- vatory in Wingham, on June 27th. Vote CARDIFF X (advt.) THE MEANING OF AMSTERDAM At a recent visit of Rev. C. Ritchie Bell, D,D., Moderator of the General 'Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, to Wingham, he delivered a very interesting address on "The Meaning of Amsterdam.” At that time we requested that he give his coin plete address for ptiblitation„ This week we are pleased to publish it and it will be found on pages 3 and 4. Election Transportation Any voter desinhig transportation on election, day. Monday June 27th, please call the Liberal Committee rooms, Phone 567, and a car will dal'. TELEPHONE SYSTEM NOW COMMON BATTERY EN-Mayor Thos. Fells Made First Long Distance Call, After Cut Over A new telephone system came into operation in Wingham last week, when the magneto exchange that bad served this community for many years was cut off, and, immediately replaced by a common battery exchange. / The old switchboard went dead at about two o'clock, 'end within two minutes winking lights on the new switchboard showed that Wingham telephone subscribers were already us- ing the new system. eahe first outgoing long distance call to be connected through the new board was placed by Mr. Thos, Fells, who officially opened the new service by talking to his daughter, Miss Doris Fells of Toronto, a well-known former resident of this community. /To in- augurate local service through the new exchange, Mayor Jack Reavie, made the first local call to his home. Prior to the cutover, The Bell Tele- phone manager for this region, pre- sided' at a dinner in the Brunswick Hotel to mark the occasion, Some 35 guests and Bell Telphone officials were present inclu'ding: The Mayor, Reeve and Town Council, Division and District Telephone Officials from London, District Officials from Kitch- ener and the Manager and Plant Wire Chief from Stratford. Guests were later invited to the ex- change to witness the actual transition from "magneto" to "commowbattery." After months of preparation, all was in readiness for the cutover, 'When the signal west, given, connections with the old switchboard were severed, and plugs were removed from the new board. Almost at once lights on the new board began to glow, as, the first calls were placed. The first connections were made by Miss Norma Ritchie, chief operator, and Mrs. D. Campbell, supervisor. All operators had previously received special training in the handling of the new equipment. The final phase of the conversion program has now commenced, as in- stallers have begin' replacing the pre- sent Wingham hand-crank telephones with more modern, compact sets. The Bell manager has issued a warning to telephone users not to move 'the crank on the older type dur- ing a call, conversation as tins might result in the call being disconnected. Vote CARDIFF , X • (advt.) Bowlers At Seaafortb About thirty Wingham Bowlers were in Seaforth on Friday evening for a friendly-get-together of the dis- trict clubs. After a couple of friendly games lunch was served, Vote CARDIFF X (advt.) Mary Hastings Picnic A Mary Hastings Picnic will be held at the Horticultural Paris, Wingham, at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, June 29th. As there will be a white elephant table, all members are requested to bring something for this table. Every- one welcome. Bring lunch, cups and spoons. Vote CARDIFF X (arlyt,) B. Y. VI M. C. Message by, Miss Vivian McLean Mrs. (Dr.) Corrin opened her home for the meeting of the Young Wom- en's Mission Circle of the Winghatn Baptist Church on Thursday evening. To open the meeting all joined in singing "There's Not a Friend Like the Lowly Jesus" and Miss Mildred Jones led, in prayer. Business was discussed after Which the hymn "Jes- us Shall Reign" was sung. The' main theme for the evening was concerning the "Fellowship -of In- dependent Baptist Churches". Miss lichen Louise Pocock and Mrs, Reg, Collar read the annual report on the Fellowship of Independent Baptist Churches which told. of- the great things that had been accomplished in 1949. Miss Jessie Scott; Mrs. truce MacLean and Mrs. John Donaldson led in a season of prayer and Mrs. ?rank Collar read a -very interesting letter she had received from Miss Laura Collar, missionary in Africa. A solo, "No one Ever Cared for me like Jesus" was sung by Miss Ruth Cafttelort, Miss Vivian ,MacLean read scripthre portions from Proverbs chap ter four and gave a helpful devotional Message' on "Righteousness", keep thy heart with all dilgenee, put away' from thee a forward moth, and remove thy foot from evil. "Have You Any Room for Jesus" was sung and Mrs. George Scott closed with prayer, Lunch was served and it social time enjoyed,- EVENING AUX, OF UNITED CHURCH MET Miss Alice Heard Conducted Worship Theme The Pine meeting of the Evening Atfxiliary of Winghatu United Church was held in the Sunday School room of the Church on the evening of the 13th. NESS Alice Heard, in conducting the Worship Service, carried out the theme "Keeping the • Lord's Day." The meeting opened with the singing of the hymn "0 Day of Rest and Gladness." Meditation was, taken by the leader and the responses. by Miss Marion Simpson reading several scrill- lure passages,. Mrs. C. Hodgies, Mrs. R. Hetherington and Miss Belirna• read portions of a, synopsis prepared by Miss Harriett Christie, Dean of the United Church Training School, of the report of the Commission on the Lord's Day presented to the General Council hi 1949. Mrs, N. Keating favoured. 'by singing "Teach Me to Pray,"' The Temperance Secretary read an article on the • general ap- proach to Temperance work through education and science. Mrs. E. Shera conducted the business and the sing- ing of "Behold the Mount of the Lord" and... the Mizpah Benediction brought the meeting to a close. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed. Vote CARDIFF X (advt.) Attx. to Legion To Meet The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Cana- dian Legion will hold its final meet- ing of this season iii the Legion Home on John St., on. Tuesday evening, June 28th. A good attendance is request- ed. Euchre will follow the Meeting. Vote CARDIFF X (advt.) Dance at Bluevale In the Community Hall, on Fri- day, June 24th. Musk by Tiffin's Orchestra. Lunch Counter, Proceeds for hall. DISTRICT MASONS ATTENDED SERVICE Rev. W. J. Stewart, District Chaplain, Addressed. Brethren The annual district church service for North Huron District A.F. & M. was held in Wingham United Church on Sunday morning. Over one- hundred were on parade, with practically every lodge of the district being represented. Rev, W. 5. Stewart. of Lucknow, district chaplain, delivered an ,inspir- ational address on "Building". Spec- fat nnisie by the choir, under direction of Mr. W. G, Burton, with Mr. Jim Hall at the organ, was presented,hthe anthem being "The Lord's My Shep- herd", and a solo by Mr. Burton, "How Lovely are Thy Dwellings." Rev, W. A. Beecroft had charge of the services at the Lucknow United Church, Vote CARDIFF X (advt.) Attended Brothers Funeral Mr. C. E, Richey attended the fun- eral of his oldest brother, Hubert Ric- hey at Smith Falls last week, Vote CARDIFF X (advt,) C. W. LEAGUE HELD JUNE MEETING The Catholic Women's League 'of the Sacred Heart Church, Wingham, met at the home of Mrs. Joseph Brop- by, for the final meeting of the year. Mrs. Chris Newman presided and opened the meeting with prayer, In the absence of the Secretary, Mrs. Tom Rafferty, the minutes were read by Mrs. John Brent. The business of the meeting was then discussed and the correspondence received during the last month was read, After the meeting was adjourned, lunch was served by the hostess, The next 'meet- ing in September will be held at the home of firs. Francis St. Marie. WANT MADE TO DECK MEMORIAL FROM XMAS SEALS So-that the people of Huron County will understand the extent of the ser- vice rendered by the Beck Memorial Sanatorium in the struggle against tuberculosis the following facts and figures are presented. The Byron San- atorium has conducted a diagnostic clinic in Goderich since 1932, In the years1.932 to 1948 a total of 1513 cases have received X-ray examination. This X-ray examination has discovered 20 cases of tuberculosis, Since 1932 Hur- on County patients numbering 328 have been admitted to the Sanatorium. During the same period 282 patients 'have been discharged as cured, At the present time there are 19 Huron County patients in the Beck Memorial Sanatorium at Byron. These figures reveal the fact that the people of Huron County are and have been well served by the Sanator- ium. This is the reason why the Huron County Christmas Seals executive feels that a grant should be made from the Christmas Seals fund to the new build- ing project that is now being carried out at Byron. Such a grantswill ebuip the Sanatorium to render better ser- vice to those who are suffering from tuberculosis who come from Huron and other Western Ontario counties. Of all these counties Hitron has led the way with a grant of $10,000 from Christmas Seals funds. It is hoped that this example will be followed by the Christmas Seals committees of the other counties. Vote CARDIFF X (advt.) MAILING LISTS CORRECTED MONDAY The Advance-Times mailing lists have been corrected up until Monday noon. Owing to rush of election print- ing it is several weeks since it was last corrected, and all subscribers who have made payments are request- ed to check their labels and see if proper credit has been given. If an error has occurred please notify the office 'as...soon as vossible, so that it may be rectified. Vote CARDIFF X (advt.) Dance At Whitechurch In the Community Hall on Friday, June 24th, to the music of Garnet Farrier's 5 piece Orchestra. Admis- sion 50c. Lunch counter. Vote CARDIFF X (advt.) Belgrave L.O.L. 462 The members of Belgrave L.O.L. No. 462 are requested to note that the meeting called for June 23rd„ has been changed to Thursday. June 30th. Wm. Brydges, Sec.-Treas. Vote CARDIFF X (advt.) Office Closing The office of C, R. Wilkinson will be closed from June 30th to July 21st, inclusive. Office Closed The office of Dr. W. A. McKibbon will be closed from July 1st., to July 15th, inclusive. Shop Closing Notice Templeman's Dry Cleaning Shop will be closed for the first week of July, the 3rd to 9th inclusive, Passed Second Year Arts 'Knoll Lloyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Lloyd, has been successful in passing his second year Arts at Tor- onto University. Masonic Meeting Postponed The emergent meeting of Wingham Lodge No. 286 A.F. G.R.C.. called for Friday evening of this week has been postponed. Hospital Group Met The So Sew group met at the Hos- pital oe Monday evening of last week, to make dressings. The hostesses at the social hour which followed were Mrs. D, C. Nesmith and Mrs. W. B. Conron. Shower For Bride )(Mrs. Jack Walker and Miss Ruth Gannett entertained at the former's home on Patrick Street, on Monday evening, in honour of Miss Gwendo- lyn Cook, whise marriage takes place on Saturday, kbout twenty-five guests were present and during the evening the bride elect received many lovely gifts, after which a dainty lunch was served, Hear C.C.P, Candidate Harry C. Burrows, C.C.F., candi- date for North Huron, will speak over CKNX front 8,40 to 8.55 p.m., on Friday, June 24th. 1110WICK LIONS CLUB OFFICERS INSTALLED District Trophy For the Most Outstanding Club Presented At the Howick Lions Club last supper meeting of the 19481 49 year held in Carrie hall last Thursday ev- ening, the election of officers took place and the new officers were in- stalled by I), D. Bert Gray, of Myth, who was accompanied by Past Presi- dent Lion Norval Kyle, also of Blyth. D.D.G. Lion Bert also presented Dist. Dep. Gov, elect Lion Mac McKenney„ of the Howick Club with Dist, Dep, Govt. Pin. The retiring president, Lion Stan Bride, expressed his appre- ciation for the very loyal support giv- en him during his term of office and requested that the club afford the same measure of support to the in- coming president, Lion Ken Edgar, Pres, Lion Ken in turn spoke briefly thanking the Club for their support. Dist. Dept, Gov. Elect, Lion Mac. McKenney, spoke briefly drawing the Clubs attention to this year being Zone 16 tenth Anniversary and suggesting that Howick Charter Anniversary Night in September be combined with a Zone Rally and birthday celebration at which it might be possible to have an International officer present, Lion Tamer Lion Walter Cook of Teeswater took over the Lion tamers duties for the evening in a very ef- ficient manner and besides rendering a solo conducted a bankers 'Sextette' With Lion Roy Hunter, Lion Reg Pacey, Lion Cliff Walmsley, Lion Norval Kyle of Blyth. The song being 'I can't give you anything but 'love." Lion, the Rev. John Hardwick of Teeswater was guest speaker and de- livered an excellent address on "Inter- national' pointing out the dictionary's interpretation of the word and apply- ing that meaning to Lions Clubs and Service Clubs in general, Lion Ulf. Cronhielin very fittingly expressed the appreciation of tthe club to the speaker. Nine members of the Teeswater Lions Club headed by the president, Lion Frank Field ,and secretary, Lion Bill Sillick, were Howick guests and returned to their Teeswater Club in. proud possession of the. Travelling Lion. The District Trophy was presented to the new president, Lion Ken Edgar, by Dist. Dept. Gov. Bert Gray, this district trophy goes to the club in the district 'Made up of 38 Clubs' for the most outstanding club of the year and is competed for annually. The Howick Club won this trophy in 1944- 45 after which due to the war and gaso- line restrictions, etc., .it was taken out of competition until last year, Lion President Ken accepted the trophy on behalf of the club stating that the Howick Club would make every effort during the coming year to retain it. Following is the list of 1949150 of- ficers elected and installed: Immediate Past President, Lion Stan Bride, Pres- ident, Ken Edgar, 1st. Vice President, Harvey McMichael; 2nd. Vice Pres., Reg Pacey; 3rd. Vice Pres., Cliff Waltnsley; Directors. 1 year, Wilf King. Dr. Bruce Palmer; 2 year, Allan Munro, Geo. Timm; Sec., Heck Knight, Treas., Roy Hunter, Lion Tamer 'Rev' Jim Caley, Assgt Lion Tamer, Gilbert Howes, Tail Twister. Dick Carson. Vote CARDIFF X (advt.) -wee WOMEN'S INSTITUTE PLAN BEACH PARTY To Be Held At Point Clark On Wednesday, July 13th. The regular meeting of the Wo- men's Institute met in the Council. Chamber on Thursday with a good. attendance. A beach party was arranged for July 13th, when the members and their families will go to Mrs. Parker's cot- tage at Point Clark. The transporta- tion committee will be Mrs, N. Keat- ing, Mrs, E. Wilkinson, Mrs. A. R. DuVal and Mrs. Wm. Ford, Anyone desiring to go may get in touch with any one of the above, Mrs. Win. Field gave the talk on the motto, the beauty of the home is ord- er, the blessing of the home is con- tentment, the glory of the home k hos- pitality and the crown is godliness, The roll call was answered by a cleaning hint. The repolts of the district annual meeting were given by the delegates, Mrs, Hutcloson, Mrs. Parker, Mrs, Keating, Mrs. Walpole, Mrs. Rani. day and Mrs, Field. An interesting film on "Food" and one on "Clothing for Children" were procured by Mr. W. S. Hall and shown by Mr. W, A. Galbraith, An Irish solo was sung by Nattier- ihe Keating and the Institute choir hi costume, gave a humor us rendition of "Home on the Range." A social hour followed, • BELEM SCHOOL FAIR MUSIC FESTIVAL Pupils Of 21 Schools Take Part At Blyth'On Thursday Because of the large number of Entries, the musical festival sponsored 'by Belgrave Selloql Fair Associa- tion in Blyth Memorial Hall, Thurs- day, for the 21 schools ineMorris' and EasteWawanosh townships, began at 10:00 aen. instead of as previously .arranged at 1:30 p.m. The, morning session was devoted to the junior pupils, with Miss Elaine Walsh, school music supervisor, at the piano, Mr. J. H. Kinkead, school inspector was Inas- ' ter of ceremonies, and G, Roy Fen- wick director of public school music 'for Ontario, was adjudicator. In his remarks, Mr. Fenwick warn- Ed against taking breath in wrong places. Many, he said, didn't smile and look pleasant. In granting Audrey Hackwell 88 marks in the junior class, Fenwick stated: "Your singing is just plain lovely. I could listen to you .all day." Following —the noon recess, Law- rence Taylor, president of Belgrave School Fair, opened the afternbon ses- gion. In commenting on the senior girls' class, Mr, Fenwick stated: „,"Express- ion should come from within, and the singer should catch the mood of the .song." The senior boys' solo event, Mr, Fenwick said, was' the "most satisfying Elass J have heard- for a long time; not a weak voice in the whole perfor- mance, but not quite jolly enough." • Memorial Hall was , again filled for the evening session which was open- Ed by R. j'. McMurray, chairman of the festival committee. After hearing the unison choruses, Fenwick congratulated Miss Walsh, the music supervisor, and the teachers on the pure tone and blending -of voices that had been developed in three years of school music teaching. Officers of the Belgrave School Fair Association, which sponsors the -festival are: Lawrence Taylor, presi- dent, Stewart Procter, secretary, R. J. McMurray and Mrs. L. Vannan, festi- 'val committee. Schools Taking Part Schools taking part in the festival were: US.S. 3, East Wawanosh and Morris, Miss Ruth Bradburn, teacher; U.S.S.6 East and West Wawanosh, Westfield Miss Edna Moffat; U. S. S.7, East and West Wawanosh, Miss Margaret Jefferson; S. S. 8, East Wa.- wanosh, Miss Norma Brydges; S. S. 9, East Wawanosh, Miss 'Gwen Finni- gan; S. S, 13, East Wawanosh, Miss (Continued, on page twelve) • AT HOME ON 60th ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs, Josiah Wells, Ed- ward St., celebrated their 60th wed- ding anniversary last week on which occasion their daughters, Mrs. P. Hogg, Mrs. J. Montgomery and Mrs, G. Seiling were hostesses in their hon. our, to many friends afternoon and evening. They were assisted by grand- daughters, Mrs. Ross Orvis and Mrs. Harry Montgomery. Mr, Harry Wells of Essex and his, daughter, Mrs, 5. Brooks were also present and in the evening a family reunion was held with all members of the family pres- ent.