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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-04-25, Page 1. 11.7.17 n, E ROSS MILTON TO HEAD KINSMEN CLUB At the regular meeting of the Wing ham Kinsmen Club in the Queens Hotel last Friday night Ross Hamil- ton was elected by acclamation to the office of president for the year 1951- 52, Kin Ross Vogan brought in the nominating committee's suggested slate of officers, and other nomina- tions were accepted by President Scott Reid, Complete nominations are as follows: Vice-president — Ken Johnson, Bob Clark, John Heal; Treasurer, Warren Callan, Lloyd Ellacott, Nels Cunning- ham, Harry Spry, Jack Gorbutt; Sec- retary, Al. Williams, George Guest; Registrar, Frank Pickell, Cal, Burke, George Shaw; Directors, John Crew- son, Jack Lloyd, Charlie Hodgins, Cy Scott, Jack Bateson, President Scott called on a number of committee chairmen for reports. Kin Ross Vogan outlined tentative plans for the Salvation Army Red Shield drive the first week of May, Kin Bob Ferguson reported that the club now has six hospital beds, two of which were recently donated by the Kinettes; the committee wonder- ed if anyone knew of a suitable place to store beds when not in use. Kin Ross Hamilton outlined the organiza- tion for the salvage drive on Satur- day, Secretary Bob Carbert read a number of letters and a telegram, telling of the death of the national president, Ken Pierce in Montreal. Entertainment for the meeting was provided by some weird fining by Kin Bud Cruickshank, raffle of some Kin- smen playing cards won by Kin Hi Grisdale and Kin Cal Burke, and especially by an unusual duet ar- rangement of "The Old Mill Stream", This was sung by two members whom the club wishes to remain an- onymous. Guests of the club were Tory Gregg Glen Johnson, Norm. Tustin and John Stevens, After the dinner meeting, the mem- bers adjourned to the Wingham Dis- trict High School for sport films and some presentations. Tory Gregg in- troduced Glen Johnson, donor of the W.O.A.A. Bantam "C" trophy, who presented the trophy to Don Biggs, captain of the team. President Scott presented jackets to the members of the eteam and manager Jack Lloyd. `Finally' ail' engraved silver arayeavas presented by Jack Lloyd to Coach Norm Tustin. After the meeting, Kin Ross Vogan kept a number of the Kinsmen after school to prepare pamphlets for the Red Shield campaign. WROXETER PLAY, "GRANDPA'S TWIN SISTER" The Young People's Union, Wrox- eter United Church, will present a 3- act Play on Friday evening, April 27, 8.30 o'clock in Town Hall, Wroxeter. Miss Margaret Orr, soloist, of List- owel, will entertain between acts. Ad- mission, adults 50 cents, children 25 cents. 25* EUCHRE 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. 35c. 18:25* 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. D • ay light Saving Time PROCLAMATION Sportsmen from all sections of Western Ontario convened here Wed- nesday night for the spring meeting of the W.0,A.A. Completing a most successful season the W.O.A.A. Wed- nesday night laid plans for the forth- coming softball and baseball seasons. M, L. "Tory" Gregg was in charge of the meeting, attended by over 100 sportsmen from Forest in the south to Markdale in the north. The W.O. A.A. went on record as again spon- soring all softball series, 'A', 'B', 'C' Juvenile, Midget, Bantam, Pee-Wee and Ladies' Softball Intermediate, Junior and Juvenile. The meeting decided to adopt a similar series in the Baseball classi- ied as "A" for 3000 and over, "B", 1000 to 3000, and "C" for under 1000 population. t. The Vvata.A.A. uanimously .decided to hold a softball` anapfree school' is three sections of Western Ontario, at Port Elgin, Clifford and Forest. A similar baseball school is contem- plated for Markdale and Listowel if arrangements can be made and urn- pires engaged to conduct the schools. A decision to set up a fastball lea- gue comprised of all the "A" teams was shelved until the group meeting when a fastball umpire will be secur- ed to discuss the issue. The deadline for entries for base- ball and softball was set for May 12. The Baseball group meeting is sched- uled for May 15th and the softball for May 16th, both to be held in Wing-ham, on the evenings of those dates. Birth certificates must also be in the hands of the secretary, Miss Jean Tervit, by July 15th. Res- idence rules were set as June 15th for other than students, July 15th for students. A player after that date must be a continuous resident, PLAY AT BELGRAVE A three act play entitled "Maid of Money" will be presented by the Bel- grave Y.P.U. in Foresters' Hall, Bel- grave, on Wednesday, May 2. 25b. W.O.A.A. Executive Holds Spring Meeting in Wingham With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News alubscriptioe $2.50 per year; 6e per copy WINGFIAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, APRII, 25th, 1951 Vol. 76 No. 35 Councillors O.K. Ninety Thousand for School Barn Fire Avoided In Morning Blaze I, What could have been a bad barn fire was avoided early Monday morn- ing on the farm of Oliver Campbell, 1st line of Morris. Cause of the blaze was attributed to a gas engine located in a shed be- side the barn. a. The Wingham Fire Department ar- rived on the scene and for a time the fire appeared to be more serious than anticipated at first. High winds ham- pered the firemen for a time, but the blaze was subdued in time to prevent any serious damage. INSTITUTE HEARS ANNUAL REPORTS The annual meeting of the W. I. was held on Thursday last with the president, Mrs. James Walpole pre- siding, The ode was sung and the Lord's prayer „repeated in unison. The Mina taq 4116 'f'.51.7.rer.,;sseliertertele.Weee read and accepted. The roll call was answered by payment of fees. Thank- you notes and correspondence were read and dealt with and the secretary was asked to write letters of apprec_ iation to CKNX and The Advance- Times for publicily given the W. I. In the past year. The sum of $10.00 was voted to the local hospital. The members chose "Workshop", which includes Home Crafts as a district program. This will be open to all, not only Institute members if held reasonably close to Wingham. The financial statement for the year was read by the treasurer, Mrs. J). Hutchison and the auditor's report by Mrs. G. Gannett. Reports were given by the conveners of the Standing committees and showed good work accomplished and instructive and interesting meetins held. As Mrs. Walpole was giving up the presidency, she thanked all who had worked and helped while she held office and hoped success would attend in the Institute in all fVture endeav- ors. The attendance was not as large as usual and it was decided to appoint a nominating committee to bring in a slate of officers for the next meeting. This committee is Mrs. D. Hutchison, Mrs. Wm, Ford and Mrs, G. Gannett. Mrs. Scrimgeour of Blyth, district president, was present and her re- marks were enjoyed by all. At the close of the meeting the hostesses served lunch. CBC CARRIES SERVICE FROM UNITED CHURCH Ne The broadcast of the CBC Church- of-the-air service came from the Un- ited Church, Wingham, at 4,30 p.m, Sunday. This is a half hour service carried by CBC and arranged by the National Religious Advisory Council. In this broadcast CBC had the very valuable co-operation of the home station CKNX, Elmer Purdon was the engineer and Torn Rafferty was the announcer. ael'a Allan D. Bennett, organist and choir master and a full choir provid- ed the musical setting for the ser- vice, a With vigor and sincereity they sang the anthem, "Fight the Good Fight" and the three hymns, "Oh Worship the King", "This is My Fa- ther's World" and "How Firm a Foundation". Dr. Beecroft's theme was "God's Master Plan for the World's Redemp- tion", His conclusion was in the words of Paul, "None of these things of man's experience can ever separ- ate him from the love of God in Christ Jesus, and it is this Jesus who is coming up on the world's horizon with ever increasing power". The responsibility of the National Religious Advisory Council is to allot broadcast time to the different de- nominational groups on .the basis of their membership strength. Canon Ward is the chairman of the Council and Dr. Jas. Mutchmor is secretary. Dr. Beecroft, who is chairman of the United Church Radio Committee, is a member of the N.R.A,C. The Church-of-the-air broadcast next Sunday will come from the first Lutheran Church, Edmonton, FAWN SEEN AT BLUEVALE lairs. R. E. McKinney, Bluevale, re- cently observed from her home, sit- uated on the banks of the Maitland River, a fawn being chased by a hound. It took to the water and found refuge in some bushes after swimming diagonally 'across the pond. Theehoundaaid enot ..follaw it into the water. 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. VARIETY NIGHT AT BELGRAVE North Huron Junior Farmers pre- sent their second annual Variety Night Concert in Belgrave Foresters' Hall, on Thursday, April 26th., 1451. Musical numbers and drama are feat- ured. Dancing will follow to the music of the Junior Farmers' Orchestra, Everybody welcome. 251) ANNIVERSARY HELD AT LUCKNOW HOME Guests were present from Wing- halt, Dungaation„ Lucknow, lainette- dine, Paisley and Ripley and Included the fatality, sisters and brothers- no- phaws and nieces. Red Cross Canvass Successful in Howick A total of $547,45 hag been collect- ed in Howick for thy, annual Red Cross appeal the treasnrer, Mr, Har- vey Sperling, reports. pieta are still two lines to be heard faona, The fol- lowing has been handed in; Cons. 2 and 3, $30.50; Cons. 4 and 5, 39.50; Cons, 6 and 7, 56,00; Cons. 8 and 9, 36,00; Cons. 10 and 29,25; Cons, 12 and 13, 40.75; Cons. 14 and 15, 40.70; Cons. 16 and 17, 42.0; Gorrie north east 27,75; Gorrie north west, 23.00; Gorrie south east, 32.00; Gorrie south west 114.00. Donations from other sources 36.00. 'Wroxeter Minister Called to OxfOrd Rev. U. E. Cronhielin, minister of Wroxeter United Church for the past four years, announce4:: to a meeting of session on Monday night that he will leave his present charge at the end of the conference year. Mr. Cronhielm has accepted a unanimous call to Oxford CentreaUnited Church in Oxford County. He succeeds Rev, J. U. Stewart who is retiring. Lions Prize Is Television Set This week the Wingham Lions Club has announced that sale of tickets will commence shortly for the draw to be made at their annual fall :robe. The prize this year is a $500.00 tele- vision set, installed free of charge m the winner's home. Thursday evening avas one of the big nights of the year for the curling fraternity in Winghare and district. The occasion of the curler's banquet, it was also the annual meeting when reports on the past- year's activities were given and afficers were named for the coming season. Dr. Walton A. McKibbon was elected to the presi- dency loe.1951-52, . The event was held r e the armouries which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion with streamers of yellow and green and spring flowers. A delicious turkey dinner was served, Mrs. Grose and the Brunswick Hotel staff being in charge of the catering. Piper Bill Connell Jr. started things off in true Scottish fashion when he piped in the head table guests, The retiring president, W. H. French, as chairman, handled the long program for the evening in a most capable fashion-. Seated with him at the head table were: G. W. Tiffin, Dr. A. W. Irwin, F. L, Davidson, W. T. Cruick• shank, John Hanna M.L.A., Dr. W. A. McKibbon, Mayor W. W. Gurney, Charles Roberts, R, H. Lloyd, Barry Wenger, Tory Gregg, Wilfred Hamil- ton, Dr. W. A, Beecroft, R. S. Heth- erington and Ron Rae. Entertainment was provided by two standing quartets, Ron Rae, Dr. Ir- win, Wm. Conran of Wingharp, and Mel Donahue, Teeswater, and' Omar Haselgrove, Harley Crawford, Wilfred Crawford and Walter Cook, the latter of Teeswater. The CKNX Barn Dance Gang presented a variety of selections (Continued on Page Four) Above are members Of the Western Ontario Atheltic exrittItiVe wild met in Whighttin Town Han lest Vitas, dity evening for the animal spring meeting, at which plans were laid for the opening of the ball season. Left ar right are: Alf. Locitridge, Wiag- aim, treasurer; Ed. Mathewson, Cilf- rer -l• Glen Jeaneten, Virdwiela first elerepreeident: Haab, Hawkins, 'Clin- marathon Bridge Parties Concluded The final game of the marathon bridge parties sponsored by the Lad- ies' Hospital Auxiliary was held in the Council Chamber on Friday even- ing. These parties are held once a month for six months, afternoon and evening, in the homes, 18 hands be- ing played each time. All scores are kept, and at the end, prizes are a- warded. The kvinners for the afternoon play were Mrs. Wm, Stewart, score 20,479, and Mrs, E, S. Lewis 19,200; for the evening, Mrs. Don Nesmith, 22,610, and. Mrs. W. W. Currie, 18,330; conso- lations, Mrs. R. A. Coutts and Mrs. Ernie Miller. For the Friday evening first prize went to Mrs. Walter Lockridge; low to Mrs. P, King while Mrs. Dave Murray won the mystery prize. The Auxiliary received about $200. from this project which is used to buy supplies for the hospital. PRIM MEETING WOAA HELD HERE ton, socoad vice-president; Jean Ter- vit. Wingham, secretary; Xelsori 14111, Carlorich; 3. W. Bushfleld, iogal adviser; M. L. "Tory" Gregg, pr t marry notiglt*, Walker- Meeting in special session on Thursday evening, Wingham Town Council gave approval to the Public School Board's plans for ea $90,000 addition to the present school build- ing, Chairman Herb Fuller and Alton Adams represented the board and In- spector lainkead was present to fill in the details. Mr. Fuller, in his address to the council, referred to a survey which had been made in Wingham recently. The detailed examination of the out- look here indicated that within three- years the public school registration is likely to be close to five hundred. The present public school is over- crowded and the kindergarten is being accommodated in the basement of the Masonic Hall, The chairman pointed out that the board has looked into all other pos- sibilities, such as rented accommoda- tion but has been unable to come up with a solution which is financially feasible. He concluded that an ad- dition to the pros ait school building appears to be the only logical solution, Four-Room Wing Describing the proposed addition, Mr. Fuller said that tentative plans called for a four-room wing of one- storey construbtion. Due to the pre- sent shortage, plans have been made to build the roof supports in the form of wooden trusses rather than with steel. A peaked roof is proposed, al- though that detail of the plan is sub- ject to change, The new wing will be built separate from the present school structure, but there is a possibility that the present heating plant may be adequate for both buildings. , The board has already contacted an architect, and the estimates of fin- al cost have been completed, It is believed that $90,000 will cover the re- quired outlay, and the council voted its approval of this figure. After the final authorization by provincial auth- orities the by-law will be drawn by the local council. Sewage Plant By-law Read First and second reading was given the by-law to authorize the expendi- ture of $102,000.00 for the erection of. a sewage" disposal' plant by the Town of Wingham. The matter will now be referred to the Municipal Board in Toronto for authorization. Clerk W. A. Galbraith read a letter from the Department of Highways approving the expenditure of $20,000., on the streets in town this year. A grant of $50.00 to the Horticul- ural Society was passed. The fire chief was authorized to purchase two smoke masks which will be added to the equipment on the new fire truck, due to arrive shortly. Firemen's Bingo On Saturday The second firemen's bingo will be held in the Wingham Town !J,all on Saturday evening of this week, April 28th. Doors open at 8.15 and the games start at nine o'clock. There will be three special games with prizes of $50.00 each, a free special with a $25. prize and 16 regular games wait prizes of $10.00 each. Everybody out for this bingo, The firemen will ap- preciate your support. ton, and Jack Ncdiger, Clinton. Meal- ;hers of the eaceutiVe not shown are George Grant. Paisley, and Lloyd Loney, Wiarton, Free Press Photo. PLAY AT WHITECHURCH "Maid of Money", the humorous S- ect play, will be presented by the Bel- grave Y.P.U. on Friday, April 27th at B p.m. under the auspices of the W.A. of the Whitechurch United Church in the Whitechurch MeMorial Hall. Ad- :mission 50c and 25c. Everyone wel- come, 25b NEWSPAPER MERITS FARMERS' GRATITUDE Our Belmore correspondent express- ad the gratitude of the farming people to The Advance-Times be- rause of an announcement which ap- peared in the paper last week. A proclamation in regard to daylight saving time indicated that the fast 'time would end almost before it had a started this year, which, our con- tributor opined, would suit the farm- ers just right. The proclamation, as •we printed it, indicated that daylight saving would end on April 29th, 1951. The month, of course, should have been September . TO PAVE LUCKNOW XMBERLEY STRETCH Announcement was made Saturday ay John W. Hanna M.L.A. for Huron- :Bruce, that the twelve-mile stretch .of road from Amberley to Lucknow will be paved shortly. It is expected tenders will be called for within the ea,xt three weeks. The present high- way is 100 feet wide and has been -properly drained and graded. High- way No. 86 when completed will be a decided .asset to the tourist trade in the Point Clark, Amberley lake re- gion. RUMMAGE SALE • The spring Rummage Sale under The auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham Hospital will be held in :the Armouries on Saturday after- noon, May 12, opening at 2 o'clock. 'This is the community event for -which everyone waits. Owing to the :larger number of patients in the hos- More thappliese are eneeale.ca.. and the Auxiliary hopes that thiasale will be bigger and better than ever. Do- nations are wanted, clothing of all :kinds, hats, shoes, dishes, furniture, etc, Anything you do not need, we can sell. Please take all parcels to the Armouries on 'Friday, so that they may be sorted and marked. If •you wish your parcel called for, :phone Mrs. Murray Johnson, 234. When doing your spring cleaning :make up a box for the rummage sale. 25:2:9b Ratz Trophy Is Presented by Mayor Gurney Mayor W. W, Gurney turns over the trophy. Captain Ted English of the Wing- ham Stainton Spitfires is seen as he accepted the Lloyd Rats trophy from His Worship, The trophy is symbolic of championship honours in Group "A" W,O. A.A. hockey. Presentation was made at the Wingham Arena before the game with Mildmay last Tuesday even- ing. W. W GURNEY, Mayor, Commences in the Town of Wingham APRIL 29th at 12.01 A M. ends Sept. 3o, ic)51 at 12.01 a.m. All good citizens are called upon to observe the same. An anniversary dinner was held on Wednesday evening, April 18th., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Jones of Lucknow, in honour of Mr, and Mrs. James Jones of Wingham, on the occasion of their 45th wedding anniversary. --a Mrs. Jones was the former Matilda Manners, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam Manners, of Kincar- dine Township, and James Jones is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jones of Huron Township. The couple were married at the home of the bride's parents by Rev, Peter Myers, Methodist minister, Mr. and Mrs. Jones reside on the B. Line, Turnberry TOwnship. They I have five daughters and two sons: Orville at Lucknow; Mrs. Gladywn (Lavina) Campbell, Wingham; Mrs. Donald (Mary) aircEarlain, Kinlough; Mrs. Wilmer (Pearl) Harcourt, Wingham; Archie on the farm with his parents, Mrs, Benson (Florence) Shackletote Dungannon and Mildred of Wingham. Following the dilater a pleasant evening was spent dining which Miss Mildred zones On behalf of the family, made the presentation of a china Cabinet. Dr. W. McKibbon Named At Curling Club Banquet