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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-01-03, Page 1With which is amal gamated the Go rrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Subscriptione—$2.50 a year in advance WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3rd., 1951 Single. Copies Five Cents CORRIN—At the Wingham General Hospital, on Wednesday, December 27th., 1950, to Dr. and Mrs. Melvin Corrin, Lucknow, a daughter. KING—At Wingham General Hos- pital. on Monday, January 1st., to Mr. add Mrs. Jos. King, Teeswater, a daughter. • SPRINGTIME IN OTTAWA GREENHOUSE —central tress deinotion Mintylittle dareline Tainmati, he,solf a native of the Netherlands, glVei ir picturesque welcome to the first shintnent Of lilacs from Holland, to Canacitil Arriving in Ottawa in thine' for Christmas, the lilacs were liken to:a flotist'S greenhouse, Careline is daughter, of Or. 11. thin. wan, Reiberfatitit agricultural attache Ottawa. .11111.1111111.0 .111=•••11MIMM•1= FULL ENTRY FOR 1PLEASE CHECK YOUR LABEL LOCAL DONSPIEL The Advance-Times mailing. lists CITIZEN NUMBER ONE ARRIVES AT HOSPITAL LOCAL CURLERS HOLD NEW YEAR'S 'SPIEL A group of Wingham curlers took advantage of the holiday on Monday, to stage a bonspiel at the arena. First place was taken by a rink composed a,.1 W. H. French, skip; R. S. Hether- ington, Art Wilson and Gershon Johnston, with 3 wins plus 11, Second place rink was composed of J. P. Mc- Kibbon, skip; Bob Hobden, C. Ret- tiliger and Jack Willits, with 2 wins e..tas 9. Curling Club Is Seeking Members The executive of the Wingham Curling Club invites all who are in- terested in the sport to take out membership as soon as possible in 'order to get into the January compe- litions. The club offers the finest of recreation to its members, with curling C71 artificial ice. the use of the card room and lounge. Fees for beginners are $10.00 for the season and the associate membership fee is $5.00. Those who are interested in mem- lrership are asked to contact Dr. Irwin, Art 'Wilson or James Murray at once, The men's curling club is only one part of the general activity at present. High school curling is also being :featured and the ladies curling club welcomes members both for curling and as associate.. members. "ther- arntli"-l-ltarar"latit'ay ..be obtained from the president and the secretary . BIRTHS Hospital Auxiliary to Meet The annual meeting and election of officers of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital will be held in the Council Chamber on Friday afternoon, jam 5, at three o'clock. All ladies are invited and tea will be served. FATHER INSTALS MASONIC MASTER An impressive and unusual cere- mony took place in Wingham Masonic Lodge Tuesday evening when the in- coming Master. A. B. Adams, was in- stalled in office by his father, Very Worshipful Brother W. J. Adams, a Past Master and also an officer of Grand Lodge. He was assisted by Worshipful Brother J. 5. Traill, of University Lodge, Toronto, father-in- law of the new Master. X Alton B. Adams Others who assisted in the instal- lation of officers were W. Bro. B. C. Beasley, Past Grand Junior Wardell, of Acacia Lodge, Hamilton; Rt. Won Bros. J. W. Aikin, W. J. Price and C. N. Jeffers' of Harris Lodge, Orangeville. The slate of officers installed Tetts- - •1'b 6, ripusGCt vl : Worshiful Master, A. B. Adains; Immediate Past Master, James N. Walpole; Senior Warden, D. W. Jeffs; Junior Warden, H. A. Mitchell; Chaplain, N. Keating; Treasurer, A, M. Peebles; Secretary, H. L. Sher- bondy; Senior Deacon, J. H. Smith; Junior Deacon, K. H. Saxton; Inner Guard, D. T. Miller; Senior Steward, A. 5. H. MacDonald; Junior Steward, J. G. Leggatt; Director of Cere- monies, Alex Reid; Tyler. R. A. Coutts. installation of artificial ice at the arena, February 22 Rev. ,C. H. MacDonald, D.D., was inducted as pastor of Bluevale and Belmore Presbyterian Churches. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Howson left for a holiday in Florida, Cuba and Puerto Rica. March 1st It was announced by representa- tives of the Provincial government that tenders would be called for the replacement of the biddies south of Wingham. Extensive damage wits caused at the home of Mr. and ,Mrs. Eddie Waddell in Bluevale when fire broke out. March 8th The campaign to raise funds for the artificial ice project started with a goal of $20,000,00 March 15th Glenn Wylie of Wroxeter received an important government appointment, which would take him to Switzerland and southern France for a year, March 22nd Large crowds turned out for the two-night presentation of the Kinsmen minstrel show, Proceeds were turned over to the artificial ice fund. March 29th The contract was let for the new nurses' residence in connection with the Wingham General Hospital, rGeOrge Shaw and Brian Metcalfe purchased the Smith Food Store. April 12th The Arena Committee at Delmore announced that $9,500 had been Secur- ed for the erection of the new com- munity centre, Ron Rae was elected to the ptesi- Clefity of the recreational Council. April 19th The Curlers' Banquet was held in the Whightur, Armouries, The Wsingliam Curling Club staged a successful local bonspiel on Boxing Day, with a field entry of sixteen rinks, Two complete draws were made with prize winners in each draw. The first draw winners were, James Johnston, Win, Brownlie, Dr. G, H. Ross and J. A. Wilson, skip, 3 wins plus 10; second, G. Johnston, H, Cook, Bill Bain Jr., and J. H. CraW- ford, skip, 2 wins plus 10. Second draw winners: Bob Anders son, W, J. Willitts, J. Goodine, and C. Renwick, skip, 2 wins plus 8,; sec- ond, N. Welwood, 5. Bowman, Ivan Haskins and Dr. A. W. Irwin. skip, 2 wins plus 15. YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ALWAYS 'WELCOME Did you have visitors over the week-end? Were you away yourself? Have there been interesting goings- on in your .,family, your club or your neighbouth-Ood? if the answer is "yes" would you be good enough to reach for the telephone, ask for number 34 and tell The Advance-Times about it? This newspaper is very definitely interested in such things and we want to print even the items which do not seem very startling. -This is not a de- sire to carry gossip but an earnest ef- fort to promote that spirit of friendly interest which makes a town a pleas- ant place in which to live. The Advance-Times wants ALL the news. Will you help us to get it? Dr. Hogg, Brother of Local Woman Dr. Frank S. Hogg, prominent Canadian scientist, who passed away on Monday, was a brother of Mrs. W. S. Hall, of Wingham. He was 46 years of age.. Dr. Hogg was the Director of the Dunlap Observatory .at Richmond Hill and a past president of the Royal Astronomical Society. He was one of the leading men in his field in Canada. His wife was the former Dr. Helen Sawyer, and he is also survived by a daughter and two sons, Sallie, David and James; two sisters and one brother, Mrs. W. S. Hall, Wingham, Mrs. Arthur Mosser, Toronto, and Dr. John Hogg, Arthur. Mr, and Mrs. Andy Campbell, of Turnberry celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. May 3rd A banquet was held to honor the Stainton "Spits," who completed the entire season with the loss of only three games. At the annual meeting of the bowl- ing club it was announced that the organization was free of debt. J. H. Crawford was elected president. May 10th It was decided by interested sup- porters that a golf course would be completed during the spring. Open night was held at the Wing- ham High School, when parents and others interested could visit the school and see something of the work being done. May 17th The Leslie Bell Singers presented a fine concert in the United Church under the sponsorship of the Recre- ational Council, The train from Kincardine was de- railed at the Western Foundry. May 24th Rev. W. A, Beecroft was given the honorary degree of Doctor of Div- inity at the Convocation at Queen's University. 5. A. McCallum, Howick Township farmer was instantly killed when he was caught beneath his tractor as it. overturned. June 7th Many friends attended the funeral of Dr, R. L. Stewart, who passed away after practising medicine in Wingham and Belgrave for 43 years. Municipal officials. from W tt ingha and district 'attended meeting here to disenss the formation of a conser- vation authority.. June 14th C. A. Roberts was elected to head the 'Lions Club for the ensuing year, (,Continued on page fowl have been corrected ap to Saturday noon, and all subscrietions received up to that time should be credited. Please check the yellow label on your paper to see if peeper credit has been given or other errors have been made and notify the office at once, As the ownership of the paper changed at the first of the year, it will be less difficult to check and make corrections now than a month or two later. CHARLES MCDURNEY PASSES SUDDENLY Charles McBurney. second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hegh McBurney of East Wawanosh passed away on Tuesday last, suddenly, at his newly purchased home at Thessalon, in his . 77th year. He was a veteran of World War I. and ills wife, Bertha, predeceased him about thirty years ago, when they lived at Francis, Sask. Later lie moved to Wingham and lived here for about eight years. Of a family of three daughters and five sons, one daughter, MrS. Clara Char-- ters of Montague, Montana, and two brothers, Allan of Vancouver, and Stewart, of Wingharn, 'survive. The funeral was held on Monday from Currie's funeral home, with Dr. W. A. Beecroft conducting the Services and interment in Winghain Cemetery. The pallbearers were six nephews, Lorne Scott, Robert Scott, Elmer' Ireland, Norman Coultes, Gordon Robinson and Dewitt Adams. Mr. Herrington, an --old friend of the deceased, made the trip from Thessalon, and spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McBurney, WEDDINGS.. .• Laidlaw - Martin Whitechurch United ...Church was the scene of a candlelight ceremony, on Saturday afterneoinDeeember 30, at 4.30 lain.. unitiyeas„4:: . iniarriage Charlotte aaTiV,:datnt'eseS,:' 61'..tailie nd Mrs.Charles F. Martin, of East Wa- wanosh, and Joseph Elroy Laidlaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Laidlaw, of West Wawanosh. Candelabra and a floral arrange- ment of roses, carnations and chry- santhemums made an attractive sett- ing for this candlelight service, per- formed by Rev. S. E. Hayward, min- ister of the church. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor-length white satin gown, with long sleeves and fitted bodice with Spanish lace yoke and seed pearl embroidery-tapered peplum also with Spanish lace trim, Her gown ended gracefully in a long train. The floor length veil of silk net was embroidered in rose design and was held in place by a coronet of rhinestones and seed pearls. She car- ried a bouquet of red Better Time roses. The bride was attended by her two sisters, Mrs, Cameron Simmons of London, as 'bridesmaid, was dressed in a floor length goivn of powdd blue taffeta with nylon yoke, carrying a nosegay of yellow chrysanthemums and pink roses. Mrs. Ezra Scholtz of Whitechurch, as matron of honour, was dressed in a floor length gown of dusky rose taffeta with nylon yoke, carrying a nosegay of orchid chrysan- themums and yellow roses. Both at- tendants wore matching mittens and floral headdress. The groom was attended by his only brother, Mr, Kenneth Laidlaw of London. 'Wedding music was play- ed by Mrs. Garnet Farrier of White- church and Mr, Garnet Farrier sang before the .service„ "When Song is Sweet" and during the signing of the register "0 Perfect Love," The ushers were the Ezra Scholtz, Mr, Cameron Simmons, Mr. Ivan Laidlaw, Mr. Clayton Scholtz, A wedding reception was held fol- lowing the ceremony at the home of the bribe's parents, The mothers of the bride and groom gowned itt black wearing red rose corsages, received the guests. Later the happy young couple left by motor fora trip to Toronto and' other Western Ontario- points. Pbr travelling the bride •WOre a citMainon. shade- WOot dress With gold .beaddd trim, topped by -a gray wool gabardine coat,with saver rent fut, trim and black .aceessorie& On their return they will' eside fir Whitechttith, TEEN TOWN WILL NOMINATE ON FRIDAY Following a regular meeting of the Teen Town Council held last week, Mayor Barney McIntyre announced that the nomination meeting for the 1951 Council would be held on Friday, January 5th, Nominations will be open from 7.15 to 8 o'clock. Teen Town was first organized in 1947, and each year enthusiastic ele-c tion campaigns have been waged. This year much interest has already been shown. Prospective candidates are reminded that in order to qualify they must have obtained satisfactory grades. at the Christmas examinations. In ad- dition the mayor must have complet- ed at least one year of High School, and the reeve must have completed Public School. Members of the firesent council, in addition to Barney McIntyre, are Reeve Willard Platt, and Councillors Jean Hobden, Bill Bain, Doug. Rit- chie, Connie McIntyre, Jerry Fry and Neil Stainton, The Council meets twice a week to plan activities which include dances. sleigh rides, toboggan parties, weiner roasts, beach parties, etc. ST. PAUL'S GUILD HOLDS ANNUAL The annual meeting of the Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's Church, was held at the Rectory on Thursday, Dec. 28. The ,report of the recent sale of aprons and afternoon tea was given, showing that it had been a most suc- cessful affair and adding a consider- able amount to the treasury. The year's report showed that a good deal of work had been accom- plished during 1950 including the Il newly decorated parish rooms of the The year's report showed that a good deal of work had beken accom- plished during 1950 including the decorated perish rooms of the 'church as well as necessary repairs to the rectory and further improve- ments to the rectory were planned for early in 1951, Several 'letters of thanks and. ap- preciation were read by the secretary from the shut-in members of the church who received flowers and fruit for Christmas. The rector, Rev. E, O. Lancaster tendered his appreciative thanks to all the members of the Guild for their generous help to the church. Before the election of officers, Mrs. Fred Fuller, the retiring president thanked all the ladies for their co- operation during the years she had held that office. The officers for 1951 are as follows: Hon.-Pres., Mrs. E.. 0. Lancaster; President, M rs, Miller Davis; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. W. Connell; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Murray Johnson; Treasur- er, Mrs. D. B. Porter; Secretary, Mrs. Herb. Mitchell; Press Reporter, Mrs. Maude Dodd. The meeting was closed with the diction by the rector after which gaich was served by the hostess, Mrs, Lancaster, assisted by Mrs. Percy Hogg and M rs, Miller Davis and a pleasant social half hour was spent by the ladies. FIRE CAUSED MINOR DAMAGE Fire Thursday noon caused damage to the boiler room at the Wingham Manufacturing Company plant. Prompt action of the Wingliam Fire Brigade saved the main part of the building from being burnt. This is the third fire within a period of two years, the first major fire being in March of 1949, Damage was confined to the 15 by 30 wood structure housing the boiler and was estimated at about $200. The cause of the blaze was believed to have been sparks from the boiler ignit- ing shavings close by. PARLIAMENT TO BE RECALLED Parliament will be called into mom- entous session January 29th. It will meet to pass on the Federal Government's management in a crisis year just closed. It will meet to pass on the Govern- ment's planning to meet the exigencies and the alarms of a crisis year just beginning. That planning will range the broad field from recruiting for an expanding army and navy and air force, to Can- ada's role, past, present and future in Korea as a member of the United Nations; in Europe as a member of the United Nations; in Europe as a member of the North Atlantic Alliance. It will range the domestic field from supplies to controls and civilian spending. Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent at a press conference Friday after- noon announced the date for Parlia- ment's call. Parliament will meet January 29, to prorogue the emergency session called last fall to deal with tlae Korean situ- ation and the railway strike, It will assemble 'again the following day for the formalities attending the opening of a new and regular session, highlighted by the Throne Speech by Viscount Alexander. BRIDGE CLUB There were 91/2 tables in attendance at the Wingham Bridge Club last Thursday evening. The winners were: North & South--1st., Mrs. H. C. MacLean and G. MacKay; 2nd., Mrs, R. S. Hetherington and Mrs. Rae Thompson; 3rd., R. S. Hetherington and Geo. Williams. East & West-1st., Mrs. D. B, Porter, W. H. French; 2nd., Mrs. G. H. Ross and J. H. Crawford; 3rd., Capt. J. E. Goodine and Rev. D. Vogan. DIED ROSS—Suddenly at Bokeelia Island, Florida, on December 21st., 1950, in his 85th year, Alex . T. Ross, formerly of the 6th Con. of Turn- berry, and beloved father of Mrs. L. W. (Jane B.) Little, Petrolia; D. Murray Ross, Brussels; Miss Anne L. Ross, Bokeelia island; and George A. Ross, Fort Myers, Florida, beloved brother of John Robert Ross, Hilden, N. S., Mrs. Robert (Bessie) Kennedy. Hilden, N. S., and Mrs. Alex (Mary) Brown, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mex- ico, Interment was made on Dec- ember 22nd,, 1950, at Fort Myers, Florida, LISTOWEL HUES WINE AM SPITS Listowel Beavers edged the Wing- ham. Stainton Spitfires here on Sat- urday night 6-5 to officially open the Intermediate "A" W.O.A.A. Group 1. hockey season at Wingliam. Listowel took a 3-1 lead in the first stanza and were never headed, Penal- ties proved .costly for the Spitfires with Listowel capitalizing on them, For the visitors Wray sparked the win with two, single markers going to Bitton, Helmka, Bean, Sniith. For Wingham Wilson led with two, English, Tustin and Stainton notching one apiece. Listowel—Goal, Ditchburn, defence Hamilton, Woods; centre, Smith; wings, Wray, Bitton; alternates, Bas- sett, jobb, D. Hay, K. Hay, Helmka, Bean, Spittal, Blackmore. Wingham—Goal, Purola; defence, Tustin, Pym; centre, Stainton; wings, English, Crewson; alternates, Hilbert, Locleridge, Huff, Duberry, Templernan, McDonald, Jackson, Sangster. First Period—Wingham, English (Crewson) .59; 2. Listowel, Bitton (Smith) '1.32. 3. Listowel, Helmka (jobb) 10.50. 4. Listowel, Bean, (Spit- tal, Bitton) 17.42. Penalties None, Second Period-5. Wingham, Tus- tin 1.34; 6. Wingliam, Wilson (Tern- pleman, Duberry) 8.10. 7. Listowel. Smith (Helmka) 14.30. 8. Listowel, Wray (Smith) 18.37. Penalties, Crew- son, Hamilton. Third Period-9. Wingham, Stain- ton (Crewson) 3.30. 10. Listowel, Wray, (Bean) 3.55; 11, Wingham, Wilson, (Tustin) 13,25, Penalties, Huff, Stainton, Wilson, major, Bitton, Spittal. SLEIGH DRIVER HURT By time Belmore Correspondent Bluevale W. I. To Meet The Bluevale Women's Institute will meet at the home of the president, Mrs. Stanley Darling, or. January 11th, at 2 p.m. Members are requested to bring their fees for Blue Cross Hospitalization. The lunch committee will be Mrs. 5. H. Smith and Mrs. Charles Hoffman. C. W. L. Card Party Card Party sponsored by the Cath- olic Women's League. First of winter series, Tuesday, evening, January 9th. Lunch served. Good prizes. Progressive Euchre and Bingo Come and Bring your friends to the progressive Euchre and Bingo in the Masonic Club Rooms Wroxeter on Friday night, January 5th at 8 p,m. The party is sponsored by the Wrox- eter Women's Institute, Admission 25c. Ladies please bring lunch. Lady Curlers To Meet All those interested in curling are urged to attend a meeting at the curling rink err Friday afternoon, at 4.30, to organize for this season, We are anxious to increase our member- ship and new curlers will be welcom- ed. There will be curling same tfter- noon commencing at 2 pan. CALLS ON ADVERTISERS NOT COMPLETED In the limited time available be- fore this issue of The Advance. Times went to press it was impos- sible for the publisher to call on each of those advertisers who re- gularly purchase space. We have taken the liberty of including those advertisements which ordinarily appear on a year-round basis and will contact the advertisers at the first possible moment, In the in- terval we beg your indulgence for having proceeded without your permission'. Dancing at the Royal T Yoh are *eldotne at the Royal T on Saturday night for your dancing pleasore from 9.80 to 12,. Musk by Jack Henderson's Orchestra, I The first New Year baby to arrive 'ne Wingham Hospital was the infant idrmghter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph ring, R. R. 2, Teeswater, born at 7.,1.45 p.m., January 1st. Mrs. King is She former Ruth Harris of Winghaml'. 'The Ladies Hospital Auxiliary pre- sented the baby with a sterling silver spoon. January 11 Lois Dawson, 14-year-old East Wa- aivanosh girl, lost her life in the heroic rescue of 10-year-old Billie Reavie, who had broken through the thin ice cf a bog. Neighbors in Blyth honored Pro- vincial Constable Charles Salter, his wife and daughter before their remov- al to Wingham. January 18 Barney McIntyre was elected mayor a.f teen town, with Bill Bain, Doug Ritchie. Connie McIntyre, Neil Stain- ton, Jean Hobden and Jerry Fry as members of his council, Cecil Johnson, reeve of Aslifield Township, was elected to the warden- thip of Huron County. January 25 W. G. Hamilton, manager of the T3ell Telephone in Wingham retired after more than thirty years service with the company. Mr, and Mrs. Robert Stonehouse, of Xelgrave, marked the 53rd anniversary of their marriage, Edward Johnstone, father of five children, died beneath his overturned truck at Currie's Corners. February 1st There was A lot of fat in the fire when it became known that the Morrisburg Leader had stated "the Winghatn curlers are not so hot." Mr; and Mrs. William Jenkins cele- brated their 50th wedding anniversary. February 8th The anniversaries continued. Mr. And Mrs. David 1-Tohnes, of Turnberry celebrated their 55th wedding day. February 15th The Wirigha.ni Stainton Spitfires finished the schedule of gamesin first place, losing only one gene in the Stria it was announced that the local rate, payers would vote on by-law far the .THE YEAR 1950 IN REVIEW XAn accident took place a mile and a quarter east of Delmore, on Fri- day evening, when a car driven by Mr. Ivan Haslsins collided with the hopies' bolted ..throwing ..Bender_ sleigh of Mr. Le Roy Bender. The off. Dr: R. B. Palmer of Wroxeter, ' was called to the scene and removed Mr. Bender to the Wingham Hospital. for observation. however he was re- leased the next day. He was unhurt, but was suffering from shock. Damage to the car was slight.