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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1949-07-20, Page 1FISH AND GAME CLUB HOLD COMPETITIONS Protest Bounty On Foxes During Closed Season Protesting against the bounty on foxes during the closed season. the Wingham Fish and Game Club Thurs- day evening went on record opposing the present set-up, A resolution re- questing a closed season on cotton tail rabbits and hares from February 1st., until September 30th, was also endorsed at the meeting with the re- quests to be sent to the Huron County Council. President of the Club, Joseph Clark was in the chair with the following resolutions adopted by the meeting. 1. Be it resolved that we, die executive of the Wingham Fish and Game Club petition the Huron County Council to discontinue the bounty on foxes, (lur- ing the closed season on fox. 2. Be it resolved that there be a closed season on cotton tail rabbits and hares from February 1st., to September 30th, and that the bag limit be set at three, 3. A motion requesting a deer season for Huron County was also endorsed with dates to be set by the department. Provincial Game Overseer, W. H. Cantelon was present and spoke brief- ly on the subject of Conservation and ' the re-stocking of streams. A general outline of streams stocked, and the -streams suitable for the various spec- ies of fish was given with special at- tention given the reforestration pro- gram. Closer co-operation between the club and the department was urged. Six cups for competition are up this year by the Club for speckled trout, brown trout, bass, pike, crow shooting and trap shooting. Russell Farrier was elected chairman in the latter case with the proposed trap shoot set for Teeswater if suitable ar- rangements can be made. Bohlen Jen- kins was elected chairman of the 22 rifle shoot to .be held this year. Aug. 4th was set for the next meeting of the Club. WEDDINGS Campbell - Breckow Attractively decorated with summer flowers, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Breckow, Palmerston, St., Goderich, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday afternoon, when their daughter, Joyce Colleen, was Milted in marriage to Douglas Victor Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Campbell of Belgrave. The double-ring ceremony was performed) in an arch of evergreens and summer. flowers by Rev. W. H. Burgess of Bracebridge, supply minister of Vic- toria St., United Church. The wedding music was played by Miss Charlotte Maguire. Given in mar- riage by her father, the bride looked lovely in a graceful gown of white slipper satin fashioned with barque bodice, sweetheart neckline and long sleeves. The full skirt extended into a train. Her veil of embroidered net fell from a coronet of white flowers, and she carried a bouquet of white car- nations and red roses. Miss Evelyn Breckow, was her sister's bridesmaid. wearing a long blue taffeta town and coronet of matching blue corn flowers. She carried a bouquet of pink carna- tions. Mr. Cecil Campbell of Belgrave, was his brother's best man. Dinner was served at the Park House for guests including members of the immediate families. Mrs. Breck- ow, the bride's mother, wore printed fuschia jersey, with matching acces- sories. Mrs. Campbell, mother .-,f the bridegroom, had chosen black and pink printed crepe, with gray hat, They each wore a corsage of pink carna- tions. For a trip through Western Ontario and Muskoka, the bride donn- ed a pink ,taffeta dress with rose cor- sage, white accessories and blue cc at. On their return Mt% and Mrs. Camp- bell will reside in Blyth. Dental Office Closing Notice The office of Dr. Geo. W. Howson will be closed from July 20th, until the lager part of August, Celebrate Anniversary Mr. and, Mrs. William Field cele- brated their forty-fifth wedding anni- versary on Thursday, July 14th, Sev- eral members of the family were pre- sent ,fOr the occasion and enjoyed a dinner party with their parents. Baptismal At St. Andrews At a Baptismal service held on Sun- day morning in St.' Andrew's Pres- byterian Church, the following child- ren were baptized Carol Eva, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs, Alex MatDonald; Michael Stewart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Forsyth; Ralph Howard, ion of Mr, and . Mrs. Howard Wallar of Kitchener; Sharon Elizabeth, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Rutherford Reavie; Virginia Lenore, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, David Murray; Malcolm George, son of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Rosa./ btatt Vtz With Which is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News 1.1•11111111111011111Melr•VIENM131.1141111•911•11111L Single Copies — Five Cents. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 1949 Subscription, $2.00 a Year in Advance. Centralia Flyers Still top the W.O. A.A. senior "A" softball standing, while Wingham, with two straight wins over Seaforth Bosharts, have climbed into second place. Following is the standing which in- cludes Saturday games; W. L. Pts. Centralia 8 0 16 Wingham 7 4 14 Seaforth 6 3 12 Sebring-ville 2 7 4 Listowel 2 10 4 HOME HELPERS' W.M.S. MEETING Mrs. Spiers of Brussels, Was the Guest Speaker The annual Home Helpers' Meet- ing of the Women's Missionary Soc- iety of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, was held in the Church Par- lor on Tuesday afternoon, July 5th, at three o'clock., There was a good at- tendance and the President, Mrs. L. Fortune presided, The Scripture Reading and Medi- tation was. given by Miss Verna Mc- Laughlin and Mrs. E. Harrison offered the Glad Tidings Prayer. The offer- ing was received and Miss Lilla Tay- lor favoured with a lovely solo. Mrs. R. Mowbray introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Spiers of Brus- sels, whose subject was "The Meaning of Home Helpers," which was very much enjoyed and appreciated by all present. The President closed the meeting with prayer and a social hour followed, OBITUARY Mrs. Albert Tisdale Following a lengthy illness Ella May Reid, widow of the late Albert Tisdale, died Friday night at her resi- dence, 388 St. James St., London. She was in her 67th year. ,Born in Wingham, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Reid, E. Wa- wanosh, moved to Loverna, Saskat- chewan, where she lived for 28 years, and then to London, where she -lived for the past ten years. Her husband, Albert Tisdale, died some years ago. Mrs. TisdaleNwas a member of Col- borne Street United Church and was an active member until her last illness. Surviving are one son, George E. Tisdale, London, one brother, Roy Reid, Rabbit Lake, Saskatchewan; one niece, Willa Reid, London, and two nephews, Creighton Reid, Lon- don and Dwight Reid, Marathon, Ont, One brother, Wilfred Reid, died some years ago. Funeral services were held in the A. Millard George Funeral Home on Monday, at 1 p,m. Rev. W. N. Scev- iour, Kirkton United -Church, officiat- ing. Burial was made in the Reid fam- ily plot, in Wingham cemetery. Pallbearers were: E. S. 'Copeland, F. R. Howson, Creighton Reid, R. H. Thompson, Chas. Robinson and 4'. D. Beecroft. Returned From Trip Mr. and Mrs. W. Grose of Hotel Brunswick, have returned from a motor trip to Arizona and Mexico. They stopped at different places of interest, seeing the petrified forest and a motion picture in the making, star- ring well known actors., WINGHAM WINNING STREAK CONTINUES Win Second Straight Game Over Seaforth Bosharts Continuing their winning' streak, Wingham Mercurys trounced Seaforth Bosharts, 8-1 here on Saturday night in a W.O.A.A. Intermediate "A", soft- ball tussle. Wingham registered their second straight over Bosharts in two starts. Collecting twelve hits the locals pounded Kennedy off the mound iii the eighth, O'Shea relieving. Wing- ham opened the scoring in the fifth, and added two on a triple by Lough- lean in the sixth. Aitchison's bonier in the eighth stole the show. Scaforth's only threat 'came in the ninth when Horton scored on O'Shea's double to rob Tommy Jardine, Who turned in one of his -best games, of a shut-out. R H E Seaforth ,009 000 001-1 5 3 Winghain 000 023 030-8 12 2 Seaforth—Kennedy p, MacGregor lf, Cameron 3b, Morton rf, O'Shea lib, Woods 2b, Eisler cf, Wilson ss, Hub- ert c. Winghatn—Lotighlean rf, Cruson ss, Seli lf, Groves cy Jardine p, Gardner 3b, Aitchison 2b, Templeman cf, Hop- per lb, INSTITUTE HELD Sports and Swimming Enjoyed At Kincardine Beach The annual summer outing of the Women's Institute was held at Kin- cardine Beach on 'Wednesday after- noon, where swimming and sports were held and a picnic supper was en- joyed. The following are the prize winners: guessing how many beans in a jar, Mrs. Milford Foxton; putting clothes- pins in a bottle, Mrs. Omar Hasel- grove; Peanut scramble, Winona Fox- ton; kicking the slipper, Mrs. Wm, Ford;, most graceful walker, Mrs. W. J. Henderson; throwing a ball the far- thest, -Mrs. Joe Snyder; the oldest member present, Mrs. T. Bower; the member whose birthday was closest to July 13th, Mrs, Wilfred Henry; Children's races, Hopping race, David Carr, Billie Henderson; ball throwing contest, David Carr, Nor- man Walpole; walking race, Lillie Henderson, David Carr; shoe race, Norman Walpole, David Carr; putting clothes pins on a hat, Winona Foxton, David Carr. Running races, 5 years and under, Laurene Walpole, Janette Henderson; 6 to 8 years; Billie Hen- derson, David Carr; 9 to 10 years, Helen Ford, Mary Anne McKibbon; 11 to 13 years, Norman Walpole, Win- ona Foxton. PLAYGROUND PROGRAM AT UNITED CHURCH The senior division of the Wing- ham Playground started a program of sports, crafts, ballet dancing and hik- es, this Monday, for this part of the program the headquarters will be in the gymnasium of the United Church, The Swimming course and tests planned for this week were postponed as a precautionary measure against the danger of the water becoming in- fected. There are five boys ball teams and a junior girls team in Wingham. They play several nights a week at the Town Park. Scr far there has been only small attendance at these games. These teams would appreciate more fans to cheer them on. There is no admission charge, but a collection is taken to help pay expenses. SUMMER SCHEDULE CHURCH SERVICES The congregations of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and Wingham United Church will hold joint services for a period of six Sundays as fol. lows: July 24—Presbyterian Church. July 31—Presbyterian Church. Aug. 7—Presbyterian Church. Aug. 14—United Church. Aug. 21—United Church. Aug. 28—United Church. Bowled At Lucknow /' Last Friday evening fourteen Wing- ham Bowlers attended the Mixed Dou- bles'at Lucknow. Miss Mary John- ston and W. B. McCool won second prize. / Stone School Won 25-22 After trailing far behind, the Stone School rallied and went ahead to defeat Belgrave by a score of 25-22 in a Men's "C" Softball fixture in the Wingham Town Park on Monday evening. At the end of,,the sixth inn- ing Belgrave was leading 20-9. Banns Announced X The banns were annuonced in Sacred Heart Church on Sunday morning of the approaching marriage of Kathleen Frances Brophy, Reg. N., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Brophy, Wingham, and Mr. George C. King, Teeswater, son of Mrs. King and the late George King, The wedding will take place on Saturd'ay, August 6th, at 9.30 a.m./ At the concluding session of the Lions International Convention being held at Madison Square Gardens, New York tomorrow, Walter C. Fisch of WALTER C. FISHER Queenston, Ontario, will be elected president. This will be the first time in twenty-five years that a Canadian has held that position. . Representing Wingham Club Last Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Dunlop left for New York to represent the Wingham Lions Club at th-isqe`en- vention. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs, Geo. T. Currie wish to announce the engagement of their younger daughter, Annie Isobel, to Mr. Kenneth Robert Winegarden, son of Mr. annd Mrs. Earl Winegarden of Parkhill. The marriage will take place on the 6th of August at the bride's home. SECOND DEATH AS RESULT OF POLIO Lyle McDonald, of Culross, Died on Tuesday Afternoon Lyle McDonald, a second resident of this district within a fend days to fall prey to poliomyelitis, died in Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday after- noon. Mr. McDonald contracted a sore throat last week, his condition rapidly became worse and he was re- moved to London on Monday. He was in Isis 30th year and was born in Culross township, north of Teeswater, where he operated a farm and drove a truck for the United Co- Operatives, of Wingham. About ten years ago he was married to Florence Leason, also of Culross. Besides his wife, he is survived by four young children, Lois, Douglas, Barry and Ross; his mother, Mrs. Hugh McDonald of Teeswater, and three brothers and four sisters, Frank, of Clinton; James, of Seaforth; Stew- art, of Teeswater; Mrs, Wm. Young, Mrs. Gordon Machan and Mrs. How- ard Machan, of Wingham, and Mrs. George Marshall of Culross. Sunday Dinner At Brunswick Hotel Served from 12 to 1.30 and 5 to 6,30. Three choices of meat, one fowl, All members of the 99th Battery, who are proceeding to practice camp, August 6th to 13th, will report to the armouries at 8 p.m., on Monday, July 25th, and Tuesday, August 2nd, T. W. Platt, Major HANNA DOUBLES DRAWS GOOD ENTRY Forty-Six Pair Compete In Sixth Annual Competition The Wingham Bowling Club held its first major tournament of the sea- son on Wednesday of last week when 42 pairs competed in the sixth annual competition for the John W. Hanna trophy. Visiting bowlers attended front Port Elgin, Newinarket, Teeswater, Clinton, Lucknow, Paris, Goderich, Seaforth Simcoe and Grand Bend. Each year the tournament is in- creasing in popularity and even with two other tournaments in this district the same day" the entry exceeded that of last year. ;Nix. John W. Hanna made the pre- sentation of the trophy to the winners. W. H. French and R. R. Hobden of town, who had 3 wins and a plus of 28, and with the trophy went $50.00 in merchandise donated by Hanna & Co. Limited. Other winners were: second Hugh Cummings and Gordon Fisher, Luck- now, 3 wins plus 23; third, A. M. Crawford and E. R. Harrison, 3 wins plus 20, aggregate 59; fourth, D. B. Porter and A. C. Coombs, 3 wins plus 20, aggregate 58; lath, A. Sinclair and E. Hope, Paris, 3 wins plus 20, ag- gregate 52; sixth, W. McCoy and Isaac Miller, Lucknow, 2 wins plus 20, ag- gregate 52; seventh, W. A. Miller and Lorne Webb, 2 wins plus 20, aggre- gate 51; special 1-game winners, Dr. Hall and A. Scott, Goderich. WINGHAM MERCURYS DEFEAT L1STOWEL In an intermediate "A" W.O.A.A. softball game here, Wingham Mer- curys defeated Listowel 7-3 to im- prove their group standing. Trailing 3-0, Wingham came to life in their half of the third to score three runs and then take the lead. Gardner paced the win with three hits including a triple. Jardine gave up five hits while striking out eight. Youn and Gries- bach stood out for Listowel. R H E Listowel ..,...„. 003 000 000 3 5 3 Wingham 003 110 02x 7 9 1 Wingham—Templeman cf, Johnston lf, Crewson lb, Groves c, 'Gardner 3b, Aitchison 2b, Seli ss, Loughlean rf, Jardine p. Listowel—Pratt 3b, Colquhoun ss, Brenneman 2b, Arscott p, Oliver rf, Youn c, Kaufman If, Griesbach cf, O'Mara lb. PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of the Weed Control Act, public not- ice is hereby given to all occupants and owners of property within the Corporation of the Town of Wingham, that noxious weeds be destroyed on their property on or before the 23rd. day of July, 1949, and that subsequent to that date the Weed Inspector shall proceed to have tile work done, the cost of which will be charged against the property and collected in the same manner as taxes, as provided by the Weed Control Act.' T. W. Platt, Weed Inspector, Town of Wingham. Injured By Rolling Log XAn employee of Ratz Lumber Co., Wellington Agar, received severe bruises to his left shoulder when struck by a rolling log./ Won Lions Scholarship X' The Grade VIII pupil in Wingham Public School, who, for proficiency during the past year, won the Wing- ham Lions Scholarship, valued at $25., was Miss Helen Machan. BINGO! - BINGO! Plan to attend the Legion Bingo in the Town Hall, Wingham, on Satur- day nights. A special Bingo each night. NO PAPER THE In accordance with our local cus- tom, The Advance-Times will observe a week s holiday. lo give the members of the staff a well-earned rest, our office will be closed from Wednesday, July 27th, to Wednesday, August 3rd., inclusive, There will be no paper pub- lished on August 3rd. Advertisers, correspondents and all concerned are pleased asked to' note this, Our office will reopen on Thursday, August 4th. If possible, orders for essential printing will be completed before the holiday period. KIN KARNIVAL TWO BIG MIS OBITUARY Edward James Reavie After two months illness in Kincar- dine Hospital, resulting from a brok- en hip, Edward James Reavie, of Rip- ley passed away on Friday, July 8th, in his 84th year. Born in Huron Township, he spent most of his life in Ripley, where he was employed in the hardware busi- ness. For ten years he resided in Wingham. In 1893 he was married to the for- mer Elizabeth McTavish, who pre- deceased him in 1918. He was a mem- ber of the United Church. He is survived by five sons, Alvin, Toronto; Jack E., Wingham; Fred of Wes tview, B.C.; Wilfred of San Diego, Cal., and Rutherford of Wingham. One daughter died in infancy. Two brothers also survive, Alex of Port Elgin and Alvin of Detroit. Funeral services were held on Sun- day, July 10th, at 3 p.m., from St. Andrew's United Church, Ripley, with Rev. Douglas Bryden officiating. He was assisted by Rev. W. A. Beecroft of Wingham United .Church. The pallbearers were, George Fowl- er, George Orvis, Jas. E, Currie, Lloyd Irwin, Bert Irwin and Elmer Reavie. Interment was made in Ripley ceme- tery. Decorating Chatham Church Or. Elmer 'Wilkinson, who recently received a contract for decorating a large church in Chatham left with his workmen on Monday to commence the work. It is expected that about six weeks will be necessary to complete the contract,/ BANTAMS CONTINUE WINNING STREAK Wingham Bantams trounced the Au- burn Nine here Wednesday night, 14-1 to remain at the top of the group. They are undefeated to date in the W.O,A.A. Bantam baseball series. Opening the scoring in the first with two runs, the third and sixth inn- ings proved the haymakers, Eight runs were scored with pitcher Elliott blast- ing out a homer and triple to lead the team. The visitors tallied their lone run in the 4th, preventing a shut-out. Hallam and Paterson worked on the mound for Auburn and were comb- ed for 10 hits. Elliott fanned thirteen batters," with the visiting pitchers striking out seven, R H E Wingham 204 104 3 14 10 2. Auburn 000 100 0 1 3 10 Wingham—Stainton ss, Saxton c, Chittick c.f.; Young lb, Elliott p, Hil- bert 3b; Crawford If; Gerrie If; Cam- eron rf, Gregg 2b, Murray 2b. Auburn—B. Statiberry, c; \ranter- welt, ib, K. Stanberry 2b, Patterson ss, p; Hall 3b; Roaders, of; B. Hal- lam rf; G. Hallam, p, ss. Umpires, toughlean and Seli, Wing- ham, BY POLIO FATALITY Grace Gilmour Died After Only A Few Days Illness Wingham and district were sadly shocked and grieved to learn of the passing of Grace Gilmour, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Gilmour, of Turnberry Township, who died in Victoria Hospital, London, on Thurs- day, July 14th, in her 18th year, a valued member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, a. member of the choir, Goforth Auxil- iary and a teacher in the Sunday School. Surviving are her parents, and three. sisters, Marjorie and Audrey at home and Mrs. Donald Campbell (Marion), of Listowel. Private funeral service, conducted by her minister, Rev. A. Nimmo, was held on Friday at 3 p.m., from Currie's Funeral Home, at which Mr. Harold Victor Pym sang "The City Four Square." Interment was made in Wingham cemetery. The many beautiful floral tributes showed the high esteem in which she was held by her many friends. The pallbearers were, Ross Smith, George Underwood, Wilfred Gilkin- son, Jack Higgins, M. Smith and Rod- ney MacIntosh. The flower bearers were Fraser For- gie, Chester Higgins, Wilfred Haines, John Norman, Steven Pletch, Alex Corrigan, West Haugh, William, George and Hugh Mundell., - - - - - - WEDDINGS Town - Owens -"FAA Standards of summer flowers, palms, ferns and lighted candles in candel- abra formed a pretty setting in Knox United Church, Owen Sound, on Sat- urday, July 16th,/ at 1 p.m., when Gretta Adelaide Owens, only daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Owens,. became the bride of George Ronald. Town, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Town of Wingham/The pews for the 45 guests were marked with white bows. Rev. Morrison Sellar solemn- ized the marriage and Victor Kerslake presided at the organ. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was gowned in ivory satin, made with an off the shoulder neckline, nylon yoke and deep bertha of lace, the long sleeves ending in lily points over the hands, the bodice buttoned down the back to the waistline. A very full skirt with sweeping train fell from the fitted waistline. Her sweetheart headdress held the full-length em- broidered veil and she carried 'in arm. bouquet of American Beauty roses and stephanotis bowed with white satin ties and a shower of streamers. A. triple strand of pearls, the gift of the groom, completed her costume. As matron of honour, Mrs. Murray Marshall was in orchid organza over taffeta featuring a round neckline, cap sleeves, tiered skirt and wide sash bow at the back. Miss Joan McArthur, as bridesmaid, and Miss Mary Louise Town, sister of the groom, as junior bridesmaid, were in gowns of Yellow and pink organza, respectively, styled identical to that of the matron-of-hon- our. All wore picture hats, and mittens to match their gowns, rhinestone chok- ers, the gift of the bride, and carried crescent bouquets of carnations in green, yellow and orchid tones bowed with streamers contrasting to their go"11. Morris Radford, was groomsman land ushering were Lloyd Elliott, bro- ther-in-law of the groom and Roy Stanley Smith, cousin of the groom. The reception was held at Hatton Hall, where the bride's mother receiv- ed in navy crepe with lace inserts, off- white straw hat and navy accessories, Assisting was the groom's mother in pale blue crepe with lace trim and gray accessories Each wore a corsage of pink roses and silver ties. Decora- tions were carried out in colors to match the attendants gowns. The bride's table was centred with the 3. storey wedding cake on top of which were two little doves under an arch- way. The bestmati, Morris Radford, sang "Because" and "At Dawning", during the reception. Mr. and Mrs, Town left by motor for a wedding trip to Muskoka Dis- trict and Algonquin Park, For travel. ling, the bride donned at ice-blue tropical gabardine suit, pink silk blouse, navy picture straw hat with pink trim, navy accessories and cor- Sz410%otihepiirlikrertuosre. return theywill reside in Owen Sound, CENTRALIA LEADS SOFTBALL GROUP 1 NEW PRESIDENT OF LIONS CLUB PICNIC LAST WEEK PROCLAMATION By request of a,number of Citizens, I hereby Proclaim MONDAY, AUGUST i st as a PUBLIC CIVIC HOLIDAY for the Town of Wingham and I hereby call upon -all good Citizens to observe the same. JACK V. REAVIE, Mayor. WEEK AFTER NEXT COMMUNITY SADDENED Grace, who became ill during the week-end, was Western Ontario's first poliomyelitis fatality of the year. Born in Turnberry, she received her early education at the school near her home and later attended Wingliarn. High School. She was employed in the — office of the United Farmers' Co-Op- Wingham Town Park, Friday and eratiye.She was Saturday, July 29, 30 The Wingham Kinsmen have com- pleted plans to make their first Kar- nival a success. The big event will be staked in the Wingham Town Park for two nights, Friday and Saturday, July 29th and 30th. Each evening will commence with a big parade at 8 o'clock headed by the Band. There will be Games, Rides, Booths, Bingo with excellent prizes,,, Outdoor Jitney Dancing to the music of Garnet Farrier's 5-piece Orchestra. The draws for super prizes will be made Saturday night, first, Philco Radio-Phone Combination, value $300- 00; second, Man's or Ladies Made-to- Measure Suit, value $45.00; third, Automatic Electric Toaster, value $32.00. A special attendance prize, a Philco Mantel Radio, will be given on Friday evening, Plan to attend. Proceeds in aid of Community Welfare Work,