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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-04-18, Page 1FLOATING' TANKERS (GIP 1-I.M.C.S. NOOTKA IN ACTION A fleet tanker refuels two destroyers in Korean ---central Press dattedist waters all in one operation, Taking fuel froth along- ILM.C.S. Nootke takes On fuel. The tanker is part side the tanker is the Royal Navy destroyer, H.M.S. of the allimpertarit supply ships which provide fuel Ceylon, And through a OM line from her stern to their fighting sisters, PROCL, AMA 'ION aylight Saving Time Commences in the Town of Wingham APRIL 29th at 12.01 A.M. ends Sept. 30, ig5I at 1 2.,01 a.m. All good citizens are called upon to observe the same. W. W. GURNEY, Mayor. bam With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News subscription $2,50 per year; ac p r copy WINGHAM,. ONTARIO, WED NESDAY, APRIL 18th, 1951 Vol. 70 - No, 34, 41•1111110MMOIMIIIIIMIMMeMINIMON FARM EDITOR IS LIONS SPEAKER The Lions' Club held a very inter- esting dinner meeting on Friday even- ting at the Brunswick Hotel, Dr. Geo, Howson, chairman of the membership committee, presented Barry Wenger, as a candidate for initiation. Lion Hal 3dacLean called upon Lioa Bill Tiffin to read the objects and code of ethics of Lionism to the candidate and then Lion Hal very capably informed Barry about Lions' Club activities and in- itiated him into the club. Lion Barry expressed his appreciation and was received with the Lion's Roar. Lion President Charlie Roberts wel- comed the guests of the Club, Rev. Mr. Coyle and the speaker, Bob Car- bert, He announced that the next :meeting would be "Hockey Night." The Lions' Midget Hockey Team will 'be entertained and a speaker from the Toronto Maple Leafs will be pre- sent. The speaker, Bob Carbert, agricul- ture editor of CKNX, brought "The Problems of the Farmer" to the at- tention of the Lions. He showed them he had a real interest in the farmers and a wide knowledge of their living conditions. The problems that affected the farmer were shown to affect everyone. The farm picture was the brightest in five generations and the farmer was of great importance to the Dominion. In 1950, the grand total income from farm production was $1,104,000,000, making it the biggest industry in the province. Mr. Carbert listed a number of pro- blems. The cost of production was too high due to the prices of feed, mach-. inery prices, fuel costs and high wag- es, The upkeep of buildings and ser- vice costs for telephone and profess_ Aortal services were also important items in the farmer's business. The weather, beyond the farmer's control, could make a crop success or failure. This in turn affected the whole corn- Reunity. Another serious problem was the shortage of labour. The men on -the farm today were on the average ten to fifteen years older than was the case a few years ago. He congratulated the District High School upon the Department of Agri- culture and hoped the better training 'Would, encourage young men and . en-adorn which could only be solved by thg farmer himself. There was an increased interest in soil fertility and conservation and in reforestation. The farmer was too often a misun- 'derstood person by many of the other trades and professions. This problem was being remedied as the farmers :moved more in the world outside the farm. Rural and urban nights held by service clubs helped the various members of 'a community to become better acquainted. The Lions were .invited to attend Farm Forum meet- ings, Insects, weeds ana diseases of ;plants and animals were being con- trolled by the able assistance of science research workers. Co-opera- tion of farmers was stamping out tub- arculosis and other diseases and pests common to farm animals in past years. The growth and strength of the Federation of Agriculture was a bright spot in the farm picture of to- day. It gave the farmers a united 'voice and medium of action. Lion Don Nesmith expressed the appreciation of the Lions to the speaker for his very interesting and Informative address. The meeting closed with the Lions' song and roar. Willitts- McTavish A quiet wedding was solemnized on -Saturday afternoon at the Presbyter- ian manse, Fergus, when Flora Edna, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. :hones McTavish, Fourth line Turn. -berry became the bride of Jack M. Willitts, 9th line Turnberry, son of Mrs. Willitts and the late Webster Willitts. Rev, John Greig, of Fer,gus, formerly of Bluevale was the officiat- ing minister, The bride chose a gown of blue net over nylon with navy shortie coat and accessories. Her corsage Was of pink rose buds, Following their return from a short honeymoon trip the wedding dinner and reception wan held at the home of the bride Monday with the fin- Mediate families as guests, Mr, said Mrs. Willitts Will take up residence en the groom's farm in .Turriberry, Dancing at the Royal T You are welcome at the Royal T on Saturday night for sour dancing' pleasure from 9,30 to 12, Music by Wilhee's Orchestra. NOTICE All town lieenSeS are now due and payable. Dog tags are available at Town Cleries offite, W, PLATT, 1841 Chief Of Police, Trout Season Opens Apr. 28th The season for epeckled trout in this area will open on the Saturday previous to the traditional May 1st date, April 28th is the opening day and the season continues until Sep- tember 15th. Minimum length of fish caught will be seven inches and the daily limit is 15 fish or ten pounds total weight. Posseepion limit is two days' legal 'catch, For Brown, Rain- bow, Aurora and Kamloops trout the length of fish is the same, but the daily limit is set at five. NEW ORGAN DEDICATED AT BLUEVALE UNITED duet was played" by Mrs. Corrigan and Mrs. Johnston. A chorus of girls' voices was accompanied by the organ and piano. A male chorus, en- titled "The Wayside Cross", was sung by C. Hoffman, Ross Smith, Alex Corrigan and Carl Johnston, with Mrs. Hoffman as accompanist, Rev. R. A. Brook used "The Echo" as the theme for his address, based on the text, Matthew 7th chapter, verse 2. He pointed out that the more we give to life, the more we get in return, and reflects in our spiri- tual, material and community life. A basket of beautiful spring flow- ers adorned the front of the church, Large congregations were present for both services. Niece Sings on Radio Program '<Doreen Hulme, of Sault Ste, Marie, niece of Mrs. Thomas Parker, Wrox- eter North, was one of the Canadian artists reaching the semi-finals in Singing Stars of Tomorrow, a radio program planned to develop talent among young Canadians. Doreen's voice was heard over CKNX on Thursday evening, when she took part in the Voice of the Army pro- gram. EUCIIRE PARTY Progressive euchre party will, be held in Wingham Council Chambers on Tuesday evening, May 1st, at 8.30. Sponsored by Canadian Order of For- esters, Adm. 35e, 18:25`` KINSMEN SALVAGE DRIVE ON SATURDAY On Saturday of this week the local Kinstnen will call at yoar home to pick up your collection of scrap paper (all kinds), rags, magazines, old mat- tresses, etc. Envelopes containing string for the tying of bundles are being distributed to the homes in ad- vance of the collection day. Those who are not able to get their papers, etc., out onto the street are asked to call 674W and arrangements will be made to have one of the Kinsmen tie up the bundles and do the "slugging." The drive for salvage is timed to clear the homes of waste materials at the housecleaning season, when most housewives are in a good mood to dispose of the winter's accumulation. Proceeds from the sale of this salvage material will aid the Kinsmen in their public welfare work, SPECIAL MEETING ON SEWAGE PLANT "Wingham town council met in spy:- ial session on Friday evening, when Mr. Stewart, of the Kilborn Engin- eering Company was present for fur- ther discussion in regard to the new sewage disposal plant which is to be installed here. 'I The engineering company was re- quested to draw plans incorporating the use of English manufactured equipment. As soon as the by-law is passed by the municipal board it is expected that the contract for fill- ing on the site of the new plant will be let. The fill will then be given time to settle before the actual con- struction is. started. LEGION AUXILIARY MEETS WEDNESDAY The Ladies Auxiliary to the Can- adian Legion; Wingham, will hold their regular meeting in the Legion Home, on Wednesday evening, April 25th., at 8 p.m. Miss Dorothy Hoyle, Zone Representative, being unable to attend the March meeting, will be present. Ladies please bring sand- wiches. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Anson Ruttan of Gorrie, 'announce` the engagement of their daughter, Donna Margaret, to Robert Ford Finlay, son of Mrs. Fin- lay of Wingham, and the late David Hilliard Finlay. The marriage will take place on Saturday, May 12th., at 3 o'clock in the United Church, Gorrie. THOMAS hARRETT WAS NATIVE OF ENGLAND Resident of Wingham since 1913, Thomas Garrett died Thursday in the Wingham General Hospital in his 81st. year, as a result of a stroke. A native of Bristol, England, Mr. Garrett came to Wingham 38 years ago, from the Old Country, A well-known figure in town, he took a keen interest in sports, was a staunch conservative and a member of the Anglican church, Only one sister survives of a family of eight. Mourning his passing are a son, Clifford of Toronto, one daughter, Mrs. (Eva) Saunders of B. C., one sis- ter, Mrs. Annie Lewis of town. His wife, the former Emily James, pre- deceased him eleven years ago. Funeral service was held on Satur- day afternoon at 4 p.m., from the R. A, Currie funeral home. Burial was made in Wingham cemetery. Pallbear- ers were; Joseph Montgomery, Robt. Galley, Nelson Armstrong, Hugh Car- michael, Tack Tiffin, William Thomp- son, ° MISS DOROTHY LLOYD PASSES SUDDENLY The community was shocked on Thursday morning to hear of the sudden passing of Miss Dorothy Lloyd, is her 45th year. Her death was at- tributed to a heart condition, A life-long resident of Wingham, she was a, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Lloyd, former Wing- ham. industrialist. Deceased was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and her pleasant disposition will be greatly mibsed by a host of friends. Surviving are two brothers and one sister, Richard, Charles and Mrs. W. H. French, all of town. Her father, the late A. E. Lloyd predeceased her in 1943 and her mother in 1945. Funeral service for the late Miss Lloyd was held Saturday afternoon, at 2 pm., from the R. A. Currie fun- eral home, Rev. Alex Nimmo of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church off le- fated with burial in Wingham ceme- tery. Pallbearers were, Don and Jack Lloyd, Gordon Buchanan, Frank Howson, Norman Welwood, James Hamilton. KINSMEN PURCHASE FOUR EXTRA BEDS ei The Wingham • Kinsmen Club has acquired four more hospital beds and now has six -beds for the use of needy sick people in the 'Wingham area. Two of these beds were donated to the club by the Wingham Kinettes who purchased them with money made in their recent fashion show.s,i Three of the six beds are now in use in Wingham, and three are still avail- able. If anyone needs a bed he should contact the family doctor who will advise - the Ichismen .:Hospital Bed 'CominittedealediieisinWplacieds only on the advice of a doctor. There is, of course, no charge for this service. SPECIAL SERVICE AT BELGRAVE UNITED United Church of Canada Mass Sunday School Rally for north half of Huron Presbytery will be held at Knox United Church, Belgrave, on Sunday, April 22nd., at 3.30 rem. Special music by the chom; soloist, Dr. E. N. Corrin, Wingham. Guest speaker, Deacon K. C. Joseph, M.A, Th, D., of South India, Sunday, April 29, will be regarded as Rural Life Sunday with special services at the usual hours, W. P. Roberts„ of Clinton, will be the guest speaker. GOOD CROWD AT SCHOOL DANCE There was a good crowd of stud- ents and ex-students on hand at the Armouries on Friday evening for the dance sponsored by the literary so- ciety of the Wingham District High School. The Blu-Tones supplied the music, and the drinks cater with tole compliments of the Co .:ne•Cola company. CHURCH OP THE AIR In charge of the Church of the Air Programs over CKNX next week will he: Monday, Rev. D. Proctor, Tees- water; Tuesday, Rev, J. H, Martin, Belmore; Wednesday, Rev, S. Wittig, Hanover; Thursday, Rev, D, Vogah, Gorrie. A very enjoyable curling season for the Country Colts was brought to a close with a play-down for cash priz- es during the past three weeks, A rink skipped by W. J. Peacock, with Lawrence Taylor, Jack M. Wil- litts and John McGee won first money with 12 plus 10, nosing out Geo. Thomson's rink, who with Lloyd Montgomery, Elmer Ireland and Campbell Robertson, took second place, It is expected a get-together for the club members and their wives will be held in the near future, when the Howson Trophy and other prizes will be presented. Watch this paper for the date. Winners at Lions' Bingo Winners of the $50.00 special prizes at the Lions' Club Bingo on Friday, April 13th., were Mrs. C. Everick, Mrs. Howard Irwin and a four way tie in which Mrs. S. Ritchie, Mrs. Herb Foxton, Bill Bain and Dave Hickey shared. The jackpot consola- tion was split between Bill Rowland and Jack Creighton and the Free game winner was Mrs. Crump. Included in regular game winners were, Mrs. Fred Ohm (2); Frank Wiley, Mrs, Geo, Williams, Lloyd Casemore, Lawrence Plante, Mrs. H. Martin, Bill Bain, Bill Hutchings:, Mrs Harry Fryfogle, Fred Stanley, Mrs, N. Baker, Mrs. C. Taylor, Tom Darling, Mrs. Wm. Burlingame, Mrs. G. dian- nett, Mrs. M. Swanson. Town Hall Bingos are a regular feature again. The Firemen have the next one scheduled for Fr'day, Apill 27th. Kinettes Met On Monday Evening .The regular meeting of the Kinette Club was held on Monday evening at the home of Jean Ellacott. The meet- ing opened by singing the Kinette song. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Ethel Spry and the roll call by Jean Loughlean. After a lengthy business meeting, sewing for the hospital was finished up by the girls, Kinette Jean Loughlean gave a very interesting talk Oh new hair styles and about the fashion show she saw while attending hairdressers' convention recently. The two hospital beds which the club has purchased have arrived. The raffle was announced by Dorothy Cruickshank. The next meeting will be held on April 30th., at 7 p.m. at the Queen's Grill, as it is a dinner party celebrat- ing the first anniversary of the club. A dainty lunch was served by Kinette Jean Loughlean and the meeting closed. WORK STARTED AT GOLF COURSE Nicholson - Marshall A quiet wedding was solemnized at Knox Presbyterian Church, Teeswater, last Saturday, when Rev, Alex Simp- son united in marriage Miss Mabel Marshall, daughter of Mr. Walter Marshall, Teeswater, and the late Mrs, Marshall and George Nicholson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Nicholson, Turnberry. The attendants were Miss Evelyn Anger and Wendell Stamper The bride and bridesmaid were dressed alike in blue suits with white accessories. Miss Marshall has peen cashier at the Bluevale Creamery for several years. OBITUARY Henry C. Owens Passed away at Phis home in Wel- wyn, Sask., on Friday, April 13th, Service in the United Church. at 2 p, m., Sunday. Interment took place in Welwyn cemetery. John Ireland John Ireland died at his home in Teeswater on Wednesday of last week in his 81st year. He had farmed on the second con- cession of Culross until he retired to Teeswater fourteen years ago. He was a former director of the South Bruce Telephone Company and for some years was a member of the Cul- ross Council. • He was a member of the board of trustees of the Tees- water United Church, Surviving are his wife, two sons, Elmer, of East Wawanosh; Russell, of California; three daughter's, Mrs. Wilbur McKague, Teeswater; Mrs. Lloyd Jasper, Mileimay; Mrs, James Johnston, Cookeville; one sister, Mrs. Reuben Martin, Saskatchewan; two brothers, Robert, of Culross and Rich- ard, of Victoria, and eight grand; children. Funeral service was held on Sat- urday from the Teeswater 'United Church, with interment in Teeswater Cemetery. Rev. D. Procter conducted the services, assisted by Rev, H. Ma- honey, of Exeter. Pallbearers were six nephews, David Ireland, Elgin Porter, Edward McBurney, Gordon McBurney, Elgin Johnston and Vic- tor Showers, HOWICK LIONS IN THE NEWS The current issue of Lion News, a publication for the Lions Clubs of Canada, refers as follows to the How_ ick Lions Club: "Here is a live bunch of Lions who have been staging variety shows dur-, ing the past two months, which netted the Club about $300.00. Your editor noted that a bus load of you fellows attended an N.H.L. hockey game in Toronto on February 24th, Maybe you will disclose the secret of how you get these tickets?" LICENSES AVAILABLE ‘,./ Resident groundhog licenses are how available and may be secured from Conservation Officer, John Neeve, 59 Carling Terrace. These lic- enses remain valid until the end of August, at which time the new hunt- ing license will be available. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The next regular meeting of the Women's Institute will be held April 19th., at 2.30 p.m. This meeting will feature yearly reports and the elec- tion of officers. Roll call will be ans- wered by payment of fees. The hos- tesses will be, Mrs. C. Hopper, Mrs. J. Henry, Mrs. F. Sturdy, Mrs. Win. Henderson and Mrs, H. Aitchison. At the regular meeting of Wirigham District High School Board held on Monday night it was decided to notify all operators of buses and motor vee hicles transporting students, that they must stop at all railway crossings before proceeding. Barney Macintyre was reported as the cadet selected to attend the cadet camp at Banff this summer. Prank Madill was congratulated on his pro- duction of a movie film on math,;- matics, which was shown at the Ont- ario Educational Convention, Principal S. Hall reported that the new fluorescent lighting installed in the rooms at Easter was Et big im- provement. May 18th. was selected as Open Night at the school and further details will be announced later. Cadet inspection will take place on May 14th at 2 p.m. at the town park. Estimates for the year were con- sidered by the Board and a rate of 4.5 mills was set for the area. WIMMAIN CHURCH ON CDC NETWORK The CBC Church-of-tie-Air hr. ad- caston Sunday, April 22nd, will be from the Wingtmen United Church. The local station, CKNX, will co-op- erate in tine broadcast. The service will be on the air from 4.30 to 5 o'clock. A. D, Bennett and the United Church ebeir will supply the music, The speaker will be Dr. W. A. Be.ecreft, ASST. AG. REP. RETURNS TO FARM *I'red 0. Wilson, B.S.A., Assistant Agricultural Representative for Huron County, since June 1940, has returned to active farming with his father and brother on a 400-acre farm in Cale- don Township, Peel County. Mr. Wil- son has been in charge of Junior work in Huron County and has been efficient and well liked, / His successor will be John Butler, R. R. 1, Ottawa, a graduate of the, Kemptville Agricultural School and McDonald College, Ste. Arnie .de Bele- vue, Quebec, Mr. Butler reports for duty On May 7th. The Advance-Times wishes Fred all the luck in the world on his return to the farm, BRIDGE CLUB At the bridge club on Thursday evening, seven and a half tables en- joyed the games, winners were: North & South-1st., J. Mason and H. G, MacKay; 2nd., Mrs. E. A. Van- Stone and Geo. Williams; 3rd., Mrs. R. R. Hobden and J. A. Wilson; 4th., D. Kennedy and D. Crompton. East & West—Miss Y. McPherson and D. C. Nesmith 2nd., Miss M. Mac- Lean and D. B. Porter; 3rd., Mrs. R. S. Hetherington and Mrs. J. A. Wilson; 4th., Mrs. G. H. Ross and J. H. Crawford. REBEKAHS MEETING The regular meeting of the Rebek- ah Majestic Lodge, No. 352, was held on Monday evening with a good at- tendance, After the business part of the meeting, Mrs. Mabel Huber, Dis- trict Deputy President of Southamp- ton, spoke on "Rebekahshir," which was very interesting and informa- tive. At the close of the meeting a dainty lunch was served by the hos- tesses. Dist. H. S. Board Sets Tax Rate at 4.5 Mills At the United Church, Bluevale, on Sunday morning, the new electronic organ was dedicated. Splendid music was presented by the church choir, assisted by the soloist, Mrs. Harold Hamilton, who sang "Spirit of God", by W. H. Neidlenger. An inspiring duet was offered by Mrs. A. Mc- Cracken and Fred McCutcheon, en- titled "He Lives". Mrs. W. J. John- ston, church organist, was at the or- gan. The minister, Rev. R. A. Brook, took as his theme, "Music in Chris- tian Worship", basing the sermon on the words, "Praise God in his sanc- tuary, praise Him with stringed in- struments and organs". tesalm 150. He developed the thought that the entire Psalm rings out the note of Praise. Many sentiments and moods are discernable in the Psalter, but the poet challenges all the people to lift their hearts in praise to God. The organ excells under the dir- ection of a competent player, as mas- ter musician, and when well played, it is a credit to the designer and the builder. Our lives, to reach their best, need to be under the control of the great Master of life. Jesus can stir up silent, dormant powers and help us to live life in harmony, pur- pose and power. At the evening service Mrs. Alex Corrigan and Mrs. Carl Johnston gave an organ and piano recital preceding the Young People's service under the leadership of Fleming Johnston, the Y.P.U. president. The call to wor- ship, invocation and scripture read- ing and prayer was followed by a Young People's choir singing "Fol- •women' to farm. Conservation was 3. , An orgen and piano Appointed Principal Georgetown School 'e Harold J. Henry whohas been WIND UP SEASON acting pelncipal of the Georgetown Public School since the sudden death of Howard Wrigglesworth, last Sep- tember, has been engaged as principal for the coming year. COUNTRY CURLERS Last Wednesday saw the first vol- untary work party, on hand at the new golf course. The course is in fine shape, The greens have come through their first critical winter very well and in general it looks as if golf might be played by mid-summer, if the remaining work is tackled early enough and with sufficient vigour. A start was made at clearing the fairways of stones on Wednesday and a heavy roller procured from Sky- Harbour Airport was used to level and pack the surf. Some new seed will be introduced on the west fairways to ensure a good turf this summer. In order to carry on the work planned for this year, a thorough campaign is being arranged and will commence in about two weeks' time, Tie., appeal will be on a broad basis but. there should be an immense satis- faction in contributing to a Project that will be a great asset to this community, When completed, the course will provide a beautiful spot for relaxation for young and old, whether they be golfers or not. The locetien of this yours,' is most fortunate. Only five minutes or less from town, it is bonteh d at the front by one branch of the Maitland rivor and exteh,le back to the middle branch in some of the loveliest country around Wing- hal17 . lost of the work planned for this year will be done by voluntary help, A groat deal was accomplished in this , manlier last year and When the work "bees' 'are large, the tasks are reAde ' light for everyone, In connection with work parties, it is proposed to name about five captains who will head up the parties. They will phone a list of names when a special job is scheduled, The. work to be done this year will .ittelnde:' fencing, clearing all the fair- ways of stones, laying the pipes for the water system, cleaning up the remaining brush and rubbish and completing the final grooming of the • greens. cv -