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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-01-24, Page 1f. ta. The fiast fiee-day bonspiel at the new curling rink in Port Flgio end- ed with two Wingham rinks contest- in for the trophy, James Carr and his rink of W. Tif- fin, vice-skip, Dr. MacLennan sec- ond, and R. Hobdcn lead, won out over the rink of W, L1. French, Dr. Beecroft, At Rae and W. McKague, The. Carr rink won five games without loss. The lovely trophy will be a wel- come addition to the trophy shelf at The local club. UNCLE PASSES IN TORONTO Mr. Robert C. King, passed away at St, Joseph's Hospital. Toronto, on Thursday morning, He was born iti Bleavale in 1867, a son of the late Duncan and Mary King, Deceased was an Uncle of Mrs. H. C. MacLean, of Wingham. Mr. King lived in Goderich for some years before moving to Toronto, His wife, the former Annie Stowe, predeceased him le 1929. He leaves two daughters and three Sons. Inter- ment was in Mount Pleasant Genic- Eery, Toronto, on Saturday, THIRD OF CONCERT SERIES IN FEBRUARY The Wingham Concert Association 'will present its third concert this year on Wednesday, February '7th. Artists for this program are Mary Foys, violinist, Henry Bialuski, bari- sone, Selma Yetmundsen, coloratura, and Ray Dudley pianist. The attendance at other concerts this year has been rather disappoint- ing but it is hoped that all music lov- ers of the district will make a sincere effort to attend this concert. WIFE OF NEW WARDEN WAS WINGHAM GIRL Warden Nicholson Active in ilalunics 'Anal Life for 27 years For the first time since 1913, Tut:- kersmith Township has received the honor of having its reeve elected to the wardership of Huron County. On Tuesday afternoon, Arthur 'Nic- holson, 54, was unanimously chosen in a caucus of Liberal members on a motion by Reeves E. S, Snyder and J. D. Beecroft first and second run- ners-up for the honor. Mr. Nicholson has been a member sf County Council for eight years. He has had six acclamations to his credit, and has successfully contested the reeveship fur two years. He was a member of the township council for five years before becoming reeve, Born' near Eginombville in Tucker- smith and is a commissioner of the Tuckersmith Telephone Commission; vice-president of Seaford' Fair Board, and a incini;er of First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth. His wife is the former Kathleen lvIcBurney of Wingham, They have five sons and one daughter; four of the sons are located in Tuckersmith and Seaforth, one is at home, and his daughter is attending Seaforth High School, ZhOFORTH AUXILIARY MET WEDNESDAY The January meeting of the Goforth Evening Auxiliary of St, Andrew's r os• rian7CIturchsawas' eteldmeittetthe" emunday Sz':hoor room, on Wednesday evening. There was a good attend- ance present, which included many members of the congregation as well as those of the regular group. Rev. Alexander Nimmo presided. The meeting opened with the hymn "The Lord's My Shepherd". This was fol- lowed by the scripture reading, psalm 40, read by NI.rs. John Donaldson. Prayer was offered by Mrs. David :Murray. A sacred solo, "Nearer My God to Thee" was sung by Mrs. Douglas Fry. As a special event. the film, "Now 3 See" was shown. The story of this film was centred around a minister of the gospel, who was endeavouring to stress stewardship to the laymen and all members of his congregation. SiMple faith in the Lord Jesus Christ brought about, a deeper community ellowship and taught individuals to assume responsibilities in church -work which the Lord had laid on their hearts. This was a very fine film, -well worth seeing. The meeting was closed with prayer after the showing of this film. Dancing at the Royal T You are welcome at the Royal T on Saturday night for your dancing pleasure from 9.30 to 12. Music by jack Henderson's Orchestra. CANUCK SQUADRON TO TRAIN IN U.K. —central Pleas Canadian For the first time in Canada's peacetime history, an 10A.F. squad ton will leave Canada to train elsewhere. The Red Indian fights squadron is preparing to leave soon from Chatham, N.B., to train it England along with British jet squadrons. Flying Officer Rober Wood of Lloydminster, Sask., poses beside the Indian and tomahawl insignia of„the squadron - Year of Progress Reported At Hospital Meeting trO With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News Subscription $2.50 per year, Sc. per •copy WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1951 Vol. 76 - No. 22 0111/111610Momminam Sewage Plant Explained At Special Meeting Here Annual Meeting Horticultural Society The annual meeting of the Wing- nam Horticultural Society will, be held in the Council Chambers Tuesday, Jan, 30th, at 8.30 pan, All persons interested in town beautification, pre- serving of wild life, conservation, vegetable gardens, flowers, roses, iris, house plants, or special plant culture, should 'be in attendance. Let's make this a better than ever horticultural year. If enough interest is shown there may be a flower show, —David Crompton, sec. ST. PAR'S CHUM ELECTS OFFICERS Members of St. Paul's congregation met in the basement of the Church on Wednesday evening for their an- nual business meeting, Financial re- ports of the church and organizations were received and adopted, mid offi- cers elected for 1951, Rev. E. 0., Lancaster was chair- man and opeued the meeting with prayer. Herb. Fuller was elected ves- try clerk. Bert Mitchell was asked to serve as clerk pro tern. Minutes of the last annual meeting were read and approved after which the financial reports were presented for adoption. These were encourag- ingly received as they revealed the church and all organizations free of debt. Thanks were extended to the re- tiring wardens and officers of the church for their faithful services. It was decided to extend to the manage- ment of Radio Station CKNX the ap- preciation of St. Paul's church for the privilege of broadcasting services. During the year the pipe organ was installed by L. Shadwick & Son, and dedicated by Bishop Hallam "In Memory 'of those who died, and in Honour of those who served in World Wars I and II." This was placed in the church by contributions of the congregation, organizations and the friends, tinder the capable chairman- ship of C. A. Roberts, New choir books and vestments were purchased by the Organ Restoration funds. Through the efforts of the Ladies' Guild the basement of the Church was painted. All the organizations as- sisted in -their; usu4 helpful ways ....WitletTittetr8f the Church: .• The Rector thanked all individuals and organizations for their assistance during the year and asked for their continued. support. At the close of tile meeting the members of the Ladies' Guild served a delicious lunch. The following officers were elected for the coming year: Rector's warden, L, H. Wedd; people's warden, Miller Davis; ves- try clerk, Herb Fuller; treasurer, Mrs. L. M. Wedd; envelope secretary, Miss Mary Johnston; assistant secretary, Mrs. W. Henry; delegates to synod, Herb Fuller, Harry Town; assistant delegates, Chas, Crossett, Miller Dav- is; auditors, H. McPhail and Gco. Beattie, Board of Management, the Rector, L. H. Wedd, Miller Davis, Fred Stanley, Chas, Crossett, Elgin John- ston, Harry Town, Herb Fuller, af, McPhail, Lloyd Smith and George Beattie. Sidesmen: Chairman, George Beat- tie, Roy Manuel, Fred Stanley, Bert Mitchell, Harry Town, Mervin Tern, pleman, Chas. Crossett, M, McPhail, Alex Baird, Elgin Johnston, C. Arm- itage, E. Armitage, CL McKay and Dr. Davis. Beatty Dealers Met In .Wingham Dealers in this district who handle Beatty Bros, products met at the Brunswick Hotel. in Wingham, on Jan 15th,, for an all-day session. Much enthusiasm was ,evidenced in the new Beatty automatic washer which was on display, as well as other new products of the same firm, The ..meeting was addressed by Bruce Mclatud, district representative; Mert Bakke,. district sales manager; Bob Kerr, sales productional director and Alex Bruce, automatic service en- gineet. All were front Fergus, About fifteen dealers were, present for the conference, C. W. L. Card Party Card Party apemsored by the Cath- olic Women's League, Fourth of Win- ter series, Tuesday evening, January 36th, Ltmeli served, Good prietS. Don't miss the licatkey game the Whigham Arena MI Saturday night, San. 27, When the Goderich team ineete the Stainton Spitfires; The annual meeting of theWinga liain —GePeral 1-Gatal ha'd on Friday evening last, when reports for the year 1950 were received. The meeting opened with an address by the president of the Board of Dir- ectors. Mr. Davidson told of the splendid work accomplished in the Hospital during the past year. Pie thanked the Superintendent, Mrs. Iris E. Homey and the entire staff for the co-operation they had all given. Mr. Davidson spoke of the addition to the Nurses' Residence and said he felt that the Board of Directors and the people of surrounding communi- ties as well as the Town of Wingham, should be proud of this modern, well furnished building. He told of the many donations which had been made to the residence, to mention some of these gifts, a Westinghouse Refriger- ator from the Wingham Legion; an Electric stove front the Wingham Kinsmen's Club; Kitchen furniture from the Wingham Lion's Club; Sil- verware from the Catholic Women's League; an Electric kitchen clock From Patalson's Radio & Electric. The kitchen equipment which includ- es dishes, was donated by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Hospital. they also supplied curtains, bedspreads, blank- ets and sheets. The sitting room at the Residence was furnished through the generosity of the Wingham Red Cross Society. This was added to at Christmas time by a Bridge set, com- posed of table and four chairs, from the Wingham Medical Association. The minutes of the last annual meeting, were read by the secretary, Eleanore j, MacLean, This was fol- KINETTES SEWING FOR HOSPITAL Y.The regular meeting, of the Kinette Club was held on Monday night at the home of Catherine Crewson. —7 The meeting opened with the Kin , ette song, after which the Secretary Ethel Spry read the minutes of the last meeting. After the roll call, one new mem- ber, Sybil Fletcher, was welcomed into the club and was presented with a pin. Membership is now 23, The convenor of the welfare Catherine Crewson, asked the girls to hand in their sewing, and gave out more sewing to be done for the hospital.)( Dorothy Cruickshank and Lois Hamilton then sang a very beautiful duet "Whispering Hope." Afterwards very dainty lunch was served by the hostess. The next regular meeting will be held on February 12th, `WRIST PRACTURgri lvtr8, Ernie Lewis had the miefot- wee to fall amid fracture her wrist on her way 1101116 from church on Snit! day._ She was taken to the hospital for N-tays and the fracture was re- dtteed, She was able to return home the following day. NEWCOMER HERE HONORED BY INDIANS . Walter Davis, who with his wife, moved to Wingham last week was signally honored by his Indian patients et Oshwekea before leaving the Six Nations Reserve. His son, illiiiltenrdayeavicsr,eaisraenii.yamiagr of the local Dr. Davis was born olr the reserve and doming Ids early years served the Indiana as a teacher, later returning to continue his life there after graduat- ing as a doctor of medicine. He has been the reserve doctor for 35 years The address which was read to the doctor and his wife at the farewell. party planned for them was touching evidence that the Indians felt they were hieing a sincere and valued friend. The director of Indian Health Ser- vices, of Ottawa, paid glowing tribute to Dr. Davis' devotion to duty, both as teacher and doctor. He said that there wen few members of the Indian health branch who had served so long and faithful as had Dr. Davis. The importance of Dr. Davis' sers vices to the Indian community was pointed up by the column and a half story and picture spread which ap- peared in the Brantford Expositor on the occasion of his retirement, We are pleased to welcome Dr, and Mrs. Davis to Wingham. GEORGETOWN TRIMS WALKERTON HERE • The Georgetown Intermediates romped off with a 16--12 win at the expense of the Walkerton team in the Wingham Arena on Saturday night. The Georgetown squad came to the town with the backing of a good crowd of supporters and their inter- nationally famous girls' pipe band. Incessant rain prevented the band from staging a parade through town, but they were on hand at the arena to open the big show. About 1500 spec- tators turned out for the encounter. Before the game started L. E. Car- diff, M.P., presented the trophy he had donated for the pre-season series to 'Walkerton team, G. Zuk accepting for the champs. Tory Gregg voiced ap- preciation to the competing teams and to the members of the girls' band. The high score on both sides was an indication of the wide-open brand of ..hockey in vogue for the evening. One bf" the outstanaliiie playas' was Lawrence in the Georgetown net, whose smooth operations held the hard-pressing Walkerton gang down to the 12-goal limit. The first per- iod ended with Georgetown on the long end of a 5-2 count. At the end of the second the board read 11-5 and in the final stanza Georgetown added five to Walkerton's six for the final score, Georgetown—Goal, Lawrence; de- fence, Patterson, Bradbury; centre, G, Hastings; wings, .11eatunont, Fer- ri; alts., J. Beaumont, Kemshead, LEGION AUXILIARY The Ladies Auxiliary to the Can- adian Legion, Wingham, will hold. their regular meeting in the Legion Home, on Wednesday, January 31st. Please note change of date. All mem- bers please make a point to attend as dues for 1951 are now due, Any mother, wife, sister or daughter of anyone, who bas served in the armed forces, and would be interested in joining the Auxiliary is welcome. SEPT. DEADLINE FOR NON-RESIDENT PUPILS The annual fleeting of the Wing- ham Public School hoard was held Cut Wednesday evening of last week, The following officers were elected:: Chairman, Herb Fuller; sec-treas„ Mrs. Roy Morgan; attendance officer, T. Al', Platt trustees, George R. Scott, C. W. Lloyd, A. B. Adams, Harold Wild, Fred Howson, David Murray and Scott Reid, The statement of finances for the past year was given, Mrs, Fa A, Par- ker was re-appointed to the Wing- ham Public Library Board for a term of three years. It was duly moved and seconded that conunencing September 1st, 1951, no new' non-resident pupils will be permitted to attend the Wingham Public School or Kindergarten, and the non-resident pupils now attending Kindergarten will not 'be allowed to enter Grade 1. COUNTY T. B. ASSOC. MAKING EAST APPEAL ... .• Culross Alps Farm Forum k'1 he Culross Alps Farm Forum met on Monday evening at the hume of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Pickell. It was generally agreed that marketing schemes are needed, principally for eggs and poultry, since the prices vise and fall so frequently, It was also agreed that the provincial market- A special meeting of Wingham Town Council was held Friday even- ing at 8 o'clock. All members present except Coons, Kerr and Rintoul and His Worship, :Mayor Gurney was in the chair. Duncan Kennedy and :Manager D. 'W. Jeffs of the Utilities Commission were present, as was W. Etupey of Huron County Health Unit. His Worship introduced Malcolm Stewart, of the Kilborn Engineering Co. Mr. Stewart went over the plans prepared fur a sewage disposal plant and explained various items in detail. The matter of makings provision for future growth of the town was care- hilly considered and Mr. Stewart out- lined units which could be used to increase the capacity of the plant, should th,e need arise in future, It was agreed that Mr. Stewart look into suggested changes and re- port as promptly as possible after securing permission from Dr. Berry of the Department of Health. A letter was read from Mrs, Con sutteeE. McKay, secretary of the Ladies' Bowling Club requesting per- mission for the use of the Council Chamber for winter bridge parties, Moved by Deputy-Reeve Adair, seconded by Coun, ,Miller, that the Ladies' Bowling Club be granted use of the Council Chambers for bridge parties, without charge. Carried. The matter of securing a supply of cement to be stored, was considered. An offer of a good supply had been received. It was agreed that Deputy Reeve Adair proceed to store a good supply of cement for summer work, Deputy Reeve Adair reported on, items of interest which had occurred at the County Council meetings. Moved by Coun. Miller, seconded by Coun. Clark that council adjourn. A. D. CAMPBELL HEADS E. WAWANOSH BOARD to snow roads. The report of the health officer was received by the board. In all cases. the use of paper cups was recom- mended, as well as new toilet accotn- modations at one or two schools. Dry sweeping of the schools was not re- commended, The board adjourned until Febru- ary 5th, when tenders and applications will be considered, 1 COUPLE PRESENTED . married. c, atplt atr. at.,' Wingham Curlers Tote Stevens Trophy to Town JUNIOR EVENING- AUXILIARY The Januarys meehng of the Junior Evening Auxiliary was held on the evening of January 16, at the home of Mrs. G. N. Cunningham with a splen- did attendance. The meeting opened with the sing- ing of the hymn "Standing" at the Portal of the Opening Year"followed by mayee by Mrs. Cumtleghant. The installation of officers was con- ducted by Mrs. W. A. 130leroft and Mrs. G. N. UnderwOod outlined the duties of each officer, An interesting and inspiring story "The Forgotten 'Text" was read by, WS, Beecroft, The president, Hit's. Cunningham conducted the 'business after which a 5(i; Post ii ti 3; stillbirth; 2; ; °vivo" , the (Inniaai 'alaw'ss %Ouch total patient days, 23,054; Average. halved a very snee'sgful Year in all number of patients tier day 65.7, le-moieties of the ivork. There 'were see- Evening Auxiliary Hears Reports The Evening Auxiliary of Winghtun United Church met at the home. of Mrs. A. Lunn on the evening of Jan. 16th. The worship service conducted by Miss Minnie Barber opened with a poem by A. F. Hooper "The New Year" and the Call to Worship. The theme of beginning the new year was carried through the service, and in the hymns and prayer. all's. Harold Wild lowed by a very Interesting report b y, assisted and Mrs, bred Howson gave reading on "Starting the. New Year Mrs, Morrey giving the' activities of the Hospital during the past year. Right," Hrs. Norman Keatitag stunt L Mies Katherine 'McGregor present- DUCATION IS THEME • a solo and Miss Janet ilturray led in The following, is a statistical stat e- ment of the work accomplished PraYel% 1950: Adult admission, 1338: Births, ed the third chapter of the studs 262; Total admissions 1,600; Diachtir. gee 1,559• (loathe, 57; X-rays 2152; 1-('-"d'' and wait ha. Mrs. Mid Goderich hockey team will play the Winghain Stainton Spitfires in the aVinghant arena on Saturday night, Jan. 27, Don't miss the game. FATHER PASSES Alan D. Bennett, of the Wingham Public Utilities, was bereaved last week by the death of his father, Bennett, at his home in Toronto. Mr. Bennett was 80 years of age, He passed away on Thursday, His wife, the former Edith Helen Leake, predeceased him, and he is survived by three sons, Harvey L. and Howard W., in Toronto, Alan D., of Wingham and two sisters, Funeral service was held in Toron- to on Holiday with interment in alt, Pleasant • Cemetery, . I. MEM% Goderich Wi ugh am Clinton Seaford' Brussels ....... Howick ... The Huron County Tuberculosis Association are anxious to close their books for the sale of Christmas Seals, by Saturday, January 17th, 1951. To date the hollowing returns have been received by the Association from the various towns and villages throu- ghout the County and we would ask At the inaugural meeting of the you to compare these with the returns East WasVanosia .School _Board; held of 1949. • ' • ." '. — . — ' 1949 1950 on January 15th, Clarence -C.hamney $ 1035.75 $ 633.25 and J. R. Coultes began their term on 926.06 918.25 trustee board, A, D. Campbell. R. R. 860.24 8950013, Blyth, was elected chairman for 543,00 577,00 11951e and C. H. Wade was named 354.05 307,05 I secretary-treasurer and attendance . ..... .. 343,20 364.501 officer. Reports are to be made to Exeter ... ...... .... ..... ..... 863.46 640.00 the board on attendance, and the Blyt h ........... ...... .... . 437.45 240.00 ! chairman and sec.-treas. were design- Zurich ........... ....... ... 523.90 356,00 il ated as signing officers for 1951. The Huron County .... . 1000,00 !surety bond of $6,000,00 on the treas- urer was renewed, It was decided to $ 6891.11 $5021:05 It is the hope of the Executive that advertise for tenders for wood fuel Graham, X ash. Haines, Townslev, 'fenders are to be in by Feb- we Will at least equal the returns of !su pp l y' Cruickshanks, Chapple. ruary 3rd, Applications for caretak- Walkerton—Goal, Silk; • defence, 1949 because of the increasing mini-,' R ' n : • alts„ K rowenchuk ' a uk; w i ngs, 'ben of Chest .X-rays and X-ray Clin- ers will also he advertised for. ics to, be taken care of by your As- Application was made to have the Lou hirer, Seen; centre, Hyrdo installed at Union No. 7 school Small, Weiler,K esselring, Potts, Moose, Bud- stwiatt". ding, Scarbotanigh, Albright, ro'In'ile;zit..;cti,s still time to make your as soon as possible. One school bus if you have .not already driver reported having difficulty some done so. mornings to make his trip on time due Out-patients treated 600: .operations„l M is' -Laura I 'll "' in a (11'11".'i.'"C"flitt W. met Thursday fin • home of fagne EdWards. 54:3. blood. tranefusions 00. B MR's, (.1.1 la Past Preeident, Mrs. E. Shera re. . . ine council C Ilan:hers, with Mrs. J. we leole, tile president, and , a menthe'', and Euchre Party larae at tendance airs, Leateual le, littlest (nee lsmaia en life members and ;arty see" al ;e1... •,,isiatra Ties ineetiiie opened 11 the The illuevale's Wouien's leetitute Please turn in Page your I mull members, Tee allocation o f ee l ' tl 01 , 1 1 1\t Its4o0,00 was exceeded by Out sum of 854,00. A halo valued at $200,00 had been sent for overseas relief, Mrs. Galbraith installed the offi- cers for the . present 'year. Life Mem- bership' Certificates \\WC -presented_ to Miss Marion Simpsoim and Mrs. El. well Webster, Mrs. Geo. making the preeentatioo, 1,.(11-1.s.(v‘J‘Ttce)ikt leeavie, the new president, then con- dueted the business of the meeting, After singing "0 Master let mime \veil: with Thee." the meeting -closed with the 11.flepall Befiedielien; g . t and t ary • Fisher) wore presented with a beautl. cttc (tic Stewart Lolled, secretary-trews- 'till wool bed-throw Nionday evenin.; cart ur4,T. Mrs. D. Hutchison reitil tliC Jan uar y toe. t..2,M11111110. .:""; last Wt•ck, by the windnw depart• minutes anti gave the .finalmoial report ' ainza'Y ;31.11" tit "'"'"'"M 's'"(111 meta staff of Dominion Woollen Mills which verve mmecepted. Several letters Ladies please bri"g Inneh. of fles.pder, where- Mrs. Reinhart has and cards of thanks were also read been employed for the past two years. from members who liar] hoot velum- St. Paul's Evening Guild On Sunday evening the same beard at Christmas, The Evening Guild held its regular couple were presented with a chenille :1 short course on needlepoint will meeting it the b o rn e „,f Aire. Miller beilSptuail by their Kitchener, Water- be held in Wingham Council Chain- Davis, The president, Mrs. Will, heal Ion, St. A,gtitha and Hanover friends. her, Jan 24th, 25th, .and 26th., 1.6 a, ry led in the opening prayer which tn. to 4 p.m, daily 'lire fee for this was followed byroll reading of the minutes and the roll call. Each coin- eourse is 25 cents and about six more , matee gave mm report on the- work they ladies .cart enroll. had completed for the month. On March 19th a conference will be Ken Johnson invited the mem- held ill Slyth, topic to be discussed, bets to her borne for the neat meet- lug the hostesses. for the evening to "Poods Healthy Children Like." There was Community 'singing and the roll 'On "Form of Politeness I admire nwm M a person," brought (Please turn. to Dage 5) ing boards be abolished and a Dom- UNITED CHURCH CHOIR inion board established for the same RETURNS OFFICERS purpose. X The forum members felt At the regular practice on Thurs- that marketing boards and trade , , din , January 18th the choir of the i11"1,1s are similar the fact i,[1"1 Winghtun United Church held its menthersnip is ettilltithry oiler tue ylannual meeting and the officers as of have been established, last year were returned unanimously ; by the members present. Following the discussion progressive euchre was enjosael, Ideal a tasty lunch prepared and served lady being Mrs. Geo. Marshall( • by the a ery capable aecial committee lady,, 'Mrs, ;ream Burchill; hielt moo, ,R l f4,,wing the bUsln 5'+ 'Jock Burchill; low' man, Ross •NicRa.• !in,,ctinu,way t "i„tilt' bits„Inclit of the The neat meeting will be held at the church. BELGRAVE CARNIVAL An ice carnival will be held in the Belgrave arena near • St. Valentine's Day. Prizes will be given for varione. dress events and plans are being Made to procure figure skating .talent from be Miss Alice R.eading and Mrs, Wilf, a ell's' skating- club. Henry. Mrs, Lancaster closed the meeting Saturday night is Hockey Night in .With prayer. and the hostesses served Winghatn, Stainton Spitfires and the. a delicious lunch, tioderich tempt will meet 111k Week.