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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-05-16, Page 1FHA SHOWN AT LIONS' MEETING Harold Firth, of the Canadian Gen- aral Electric, was the guest speaker at the meeting of the Lions Club in Brunswick Hotel on 'Friday "terest fie -filin!eon -comm era intitY recre- ation projects. He was introduced to the gathering by Lion Don Jeffs, manager of the Public Utilities Com- mission here. President Charles Roberts; presided 1cr the dinner meeting when the members answered the roll call by giving brief advertisements for their various businesses and professions. 'Those who failed to comply were promptly assessed by the Tail Twist- er, Capt. DeVries. The subject of organized recreation in the community was raised and several of the club members spoke, emphasizing their belief in the value of this project to the community. The municipal council's stand in the matter was outlined by Councillor H. P Carmichael, who pointed out that council had acted as they deemed Wisest under the circumstances. The next meeting of the club will be the Past President's night. Cadets in Fine .Shape for Inspection x The cadet corps of the Wingham restrict High School put on a fine show for their inspection parade at the town park on Monday afternoon, The inspecting officer was Brigadier J. A, W, Bennett C.B.E., ED., of London, and he praised the students and their officers for the precision of their work and the smart turn-out of the corps generally. The platoons of girls in white blouses and navy skirts added much to the smart appearance ,o1 the parade. Corps officers are Company Com- mander John Lancaster; second in command, Shirley Lockridge; C,S.M., Larry Hutton; platoon commanders, 'George Porter, George Hall, Jean Ilobden, Audrey Henry, Verna Show- ers; platoon sergeants, John Hanna, Stewart Nimmo, ' Eleanor Browne, Shirley Burden, Wilma Johnston, band sergeant Arnold McIntyre; sig- nal sergeant Mack Cameron. ea" D.C,R,A. Crests were presented by -the Brigadier to the following; Stan- ley Hiseier, George Porter, John Lan- caster, Arnold McIntyre, Jim Gaunt, Irving Elliott, Robert Feagan, Joseph Brown, Willard Platt, Bobie Craig, Glen Showers. •A sTrruTE MEETING The Wingham Iiranch of the Wo, linen's Institute will meet in the Council Chamber on Thursday after.. neon, May 17th.; at 2.80 pan. The roll tall will be an exchange of flowera and the 'executive will be in charge of the program, hostesses are Mrs. A, R,. I) Val, Mrs'. J. Henna, Mrs, P. King, MrS, F. A. Parker, Mrs, J. 3, Irerr and Mrs. Greet. 3:16b Belgrave Junior Institute Presents Gala Fashion Show members, the new Assistant Ag. Rep., John Butler. The guest speaker for the everting was Dr. Weir of the Field Husbandry Department, of .the O.A.C. Guelph. He gave an informative talk .on hay and rid. the .,yalue of it in' our cickingssattey, .7-.• ;:4S -0 crops aaudlly, „pawl. dayee dends in the end than grain crops. Dr. Weir showed pictures of his pasture improvement tour in Europe, The boys joined the Junior Institute for the joint meeting in the Forester's Hall. Joint Meeting The Joint meeting of the Belgrave Junior Institute and the North Huron B. B. Junior Farmers was held in the Foresters' Hall. June Lear, president of the Junior Institute, was in charge of the meeting, Jim Johnston gave a report on the Variety Night programme which the club had presented three times recent- ly. President June Lear reminded the members of the club of church service being held on Sunday, June 3rd., and of the field days being held in Mit- chell on Saturday, June 9th., and at the 0. A. C., Guelph, on Saturday, June 23. The programme followed with Eleanor Wightman playing "Glow- worm" as a piano solo, Two members of the "Four Morons" number from the Variety Night, Jack Johnston and Jim Scott, presented an amusing skit. The club paper was read by Jack Cur- rie, Following lunch, the Junior Farm- ers' Orchestra played for dancing. District Meeting IOOF Held in Wingham The annual meeting of District No. 9, I.O.O.Ft, was held Wednesday last in Maitland Lodge rooms, Delegates were present from Wroxeter, Blyth, !Brussels, Teeswater and Wingham. The officers elected for incoming term are, D,D.G.M., Harold Jacklin, of Brussels; Dist, Warden, Carman Thompson, Teeswater; Dist, Sooty.- Treas.. W. H. Haney, Wingham, who has held office since 1936. P. G. Williamson, Brussels present- ed the retiring D.D.G.IVf., E. S. Lewis, with a P.D.D.G.M. jewel and compli- mented him on his work during his terni of office. TO HOLD BINGO The' Ladies Auxiliary to the Can- adian Legion, Wingham, are holding a cash bingo in the Wingham Arnie ouries, On Friday evening, May 18th., at 8.15 pan. Admission 50 dents. Draw will be made on bag of sugar. Members please turn in tickets be- fore this date, 91161) Dancing at the Royal T You are welcome at the Royal T on Saturday night for your dancing pleasure from 3.30 to 12, Music by Wilbee's Orchestra. 451,1-becription $2.50 per year; 6c per copy With which is amalgamated the Oome VKlette and Wroxeter News WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, IVIAY 16th, 1951 Vol. 76 No. 38 Detroit Red Wings' Coach Signs Autographs RUMMAGE SALE DRAWS ..CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED famous Ted Lindsay, he was one of the guest speakers at the municipal banquet honoring the Champion Wingham Stainton Spitfire Inter- mediates, Left to right are Ian Heth- New Fire Truck Here This Week The new fire truck which has been purchased jointly by the Town of Wingham and the surrounding rural municipalities, is due to arrive here T.this. week,aeIt -Was--expected either cit):46dneod;itr morning, OPEN NIGHT THIS FRIDAY "Open Night" at the Wingham Dis- trict High School is next Friday even- ing, May 18th. The school will be pre- pared for visitors from 7.30 until 10 p.m., and the teachers and pupils have arranged displays of shop projects, sewing and knitting, rope work, art, commercial and note books and teach- ing aids in other subjects. Everyone is invited to come to the school on Friday evening to see the work which has been done, and to meet the Board members, principal, staff and students. Wingham Kinettes Elect Officers The regular meeting of the Kinette Club was held on Monday night at the home of Kinette Audrey Reid. and the minutes of the previous meeting were read by Kinette Ethel Spry, President Joyce Heal welcom- ed one guest at the club meeting, Muriel Dawson. There was a short business period and the election of officers followed: Past President, Joyce Heal; President, Lois Hamil- ton; first Vice-President, Peg Bate- son; Secretary, Shirley Cunningham; Treasurer, 'Edythe Johnson; Regis- trar, Jean Loughlean; Historian, Velma Scott, The raffle of the evening was won by Joyce Langridge, afterwards a social hour was enjoyed and a dainty lunch was served by Kinette Audrey Reid, The next meeting will be on May 28th at 8.15 and Kinette Joyce Heal will be hostess. EUCHRE AT BLUEVALE A Euchre Party will be held in the Bluevale Community Hall on. Friday evening, May 18. The party is spon- Sewed by the Blttevale Women's Insti- tute in Aid of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Wingham General Hospital. Admission 85c, Ladies please bring lunch, 16b o WINGHAM Lodge, No, 286 A. V, and AM., will hold an emer- gent meeting Sunday morning, May 27th at 10.30 ELM., E.D,S,T. for the purpose of attending Divine Ser- vice at St, Andrew's Presbyterian Church at 11.00 been, A, ti, Adams, W, M.; I-1. L, Sherbondy, Sec'y, erington, Ross Hayden, George Waine, Alice Hayden, Rod McIntosh, Alf Lockridge and Tommy Ivan. —Staff Photo SON FORMER EDITOR DIES IN PASADENA J. Herbert Hall, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theo Hall, former Wingham ,residente, passed away at Pasadena, California,'. on May Sid, , 'Wingham Advance' tor about aventy years, the family leaving here in 1912, when they moved to Pasadena. He is survived by two brothers, • who were associated with him in the jewelry business which he founded in Pasadena.. They are Walter T. and Earle B. Hall. The latter visited in Wingham last summer. Mr. Hall had attained wide recog- nition as a civic leader and The Pasadena Star-News paid glowing tribute to his unselfish work for the betterment of the community in which he lived, DISTRICT DEPUTY VISITS CHAPTER Other guests included Mrs. Betty McInnis, Oakville, member of the Florence Nightingale Home Board, Mrs. Violet Stewart, Toronto, member of Grand Chapter Benevolent Com- mittee, Mrs. Elma Riddell, Palmer- ston, Mrs. Theresa McGee, Wiarton, Mrs. Florence Dahmer, Listowel, Past District Deputy Grand Matrons and members from Toronto; Palmerston, Listowel, Arthur, Kincardine and Blyth. Following the meeting, lunch was served by a committee convened by Mrs. R. a Armitage and Mrs. W. W, Currie. EUCHRE PARTY A Progressive Euchre Will be held on May 18th„ at 8.30 pen„ by Blue- vale Women's Institute, in the Com- munity Hall, BlUevale, Proceeds for the Wingham General Hospital. Ad- mission 35 cents, Ladies please bring sandwiches, 16b BLOSSOM TEA TODAY Come to the Blossom Tea and bak- ing sale being held in the Sunday School room of the Wingham United Church this (Wednesday) afternoon, at 3.30. 16b SHOWER AT liELGRAVE A shower will be held in the For- ester's Hall, Belgrave, on Friday evening, May 18th, in honor of Mr; and Mrs; Norman Cook. Ladies please bring lunch, Tiffin's °relies- tra. POpUlar admission, FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE SERVICE ON SUNDAY , Sunday evening matrked a special occasion at St. Andrew's. Presbyterian Church, when nurses tlitra six een. tres gathered here to. .commemorate Florence Nightingale, fourider of theik profession, Nurses anal former grad- uates attended the seaviee from Sea- forth, Goderich, Kincardine, Clinton, Listowel and Winghani. Following the service a reception was held in the recreation room of the nurses' residence and a social: time spent. Addressing the Florence Nightin- gale Society, the minister, Rev, Alex Nimmo, paid high tribute to the nurs- ing profession. Said;.; Rev. Nimmo "Yours is the greatest profession in the world and your duty the noblest," Rev, Nimmo chose for his text, "But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children." 1st, Thessalonians 1-.7. Mr. Nimmo spoke on the spiritual significance relative to their equipment His discourse was determined by five factor; Prepara- tion, White Uniforms,' Lady with the Lamp, Chart and Time. During the service an anthem was rendered by the choir and a duet by Mrs. Ross Hamilton and Mrs. Bernard Corrin, BELGRAVE JRINST HOLDS FASHION SHOW "Fashions in Fabrics" was the theme of the regular meeting of the Belgrave Junior Institute held in the Forester's Hall on !Friday evening. The ladies of the community were in- vited and a very goOd crowd was in attendance. . Vera Falconer was convener for the meeting and the rolk,call was answer- ed by naming "Your, Most Flattering Colour". Walter Yemen, ofe London, was the guest of the evening 'and presented a style show of fashions in wool, nylon and jersey. The :children's clothes were modelled by NVen-Nichol, Car- ol Walsh, Patsy Laken, ..Marilyn Pen- gelly and Billy Yfttn, Misses and women's clothes iWre .'n'iodelled by Marilyn Newman, .IVIarjpile MacKen- zie, Lois Burchill„ :Donna .,,Anderscn, Marlene Macieenzie..DOrothy,pat,..tisoir• and Mrs. C. The doer prize, 4paiy;,o Mic e jeas pyjamas,..was lt LThe entire priNce_ t:i'l,041,rd.t,t4'Cil-,f)1.1`. . CULROSS STUDENTS AT TREE PLANTING An unique tree planting ceremony was held in Culross Township on Wednesday last week when over one hundred and sixty pupils from ten township schools in Culross and stud- ents from the Teeswater Public School gathered for a planting bee. The project was part of the Bruce County reforestation project for which the council awards prizes. The tree planting was staged on land purchas- ed by the County of Bruce from Reeve Lester Falconer and is being used as part of the Bruce County forest. Aided by local workmen of the dis- trict the students planted the 6000 red and white pine inthe morning and after lunch surrounded the hillside for the dedication ceremony and the planting of the one' maple high on the hilltop in the centre of the whole area, Foster Moffatt, who will soon celebrate his 80th birthday, was the oldest man present and the youngest was Gary Falconer, not quite three. Both stood beside the lone maple in the impressive ceremony representing two generations. Rev, Alex Simpson, gave tile dedicatory address and Re'.' D. J. Proctor the prayer of dedication. Principal speakers at the ceremony were J. C. Jackson, Zone Forester for Bruce and Grey, J. M, Game, public school inspector for south Bie tee, Reeve Lester Falconer, Robert Sloan, Dobbinton, Above are the Models Wild displayed clothes at the fashion show in Bel- grave last Friday evening. The shew was sponsored by the Belgrave Jun- lot Meant° and drew' a large crowd Granddaughter Dies. In Crossing Accident Marjorie Graham, 15, of R. R. 24 Merlin, and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Thompson of Wing- barn, was one of the victims of an accident near Blenheim on Saturday night, She was one of a party of seven enroute to the first dance of the season at Rondeau Park. The car in which they were riding was complete- ly demolished by a Chesapeake and Ohio freight train at a level crossing west of the town pf Blenheim, Six of the young people died in the accident and the seventh was in critical con- dition at last reports. Provincial Police said the car, driv- en by William Merritt, swung out and passed two other cars already stop- ped at the crossing, waiting for the train to pass. The car in which the young people were riding was struck broadside by the diesel locomotive, The three in the front seat apparently died instantly. Marjorie Graham died in the ambulance on the way to Chatham Hospital. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family in this tragic accident, BRINE TROPHIES WON AT PLAYOFFS Mrs. G. A. Ross and J. A, Wilson were the winners of the Bridge Club trophies after playoffs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings of last week. Four tables of ladies and three tables of men took part in the games. Standings at the conclusion of the regular season of play were as fol- lows: 1st, Mrs. A, R. DuVal 51,42; 2nd„ Mrs, G. C, Gammage, 51.41; 3rd., Mrs. R, S. Hetherington, 51.0; 4th,, Mrs J. A.Wilson, 50.97; 5th., Mrs. D. B. Por- ter 50.8; 6th., Mrs. D. C. Nesmith, 50.7; 7th., Miss Y. McPherson, 50.6; 8th., Mrs. H. C. MacLean, 50.4; 9th,, Mrs, G. H. Ross, 50,1; 10th, Miss M. MacLean 50.0; 11th., Mrs. G. Godkin, 49.6; 12th., Mrs. J. H. Crawford, 49.4; • J. Brown, 48.9; 14th., "Miee , 48 Mrs' F -Barice .7 eeeee, . Wilson, 52.6",,'5. Rev. D. Vogan, 52.41; 6. H. G. MacKay, 52.36; 7. Geo, Wil- liams, 52.2; 8. V. Dittmer, 51.4; 9. D. C. Nasmith, 51.3; 10 R. S. Hethering- ton, 51.1; 11. O. Haselgrove, 50.7; 12. D. Kennedy, 50.4. Following is the final standing in the play-off games; 1st, Mrs. G. A. Ross; 2nd., Miss Y. McPherson; 3rd., Mrs. A. R. DuVal; 4th., Mrs H C MacLean; 5th, Mrs. R. S. Hetherington; 6th., Mrs. G. C. Gam- maga; 7th and 8th, Miss M. Johnston; 7th. and 8th., Mrs. 3. H. Crawford; 9th, Mrs. D. B. Porter; 10th, Mrs. W. H. French, 11th., Mrs. D, C. Nasmith, 12th., Mrs. T. J Brown; 13th, Mrs, G. Godkin; 14th., Mrs. J. A. Wilson; 15th, Miss M. MacLean; 16th., Mrs. F. A, Parker 1. J. A. Wilson; 2, J. Mason; 3. D. Kennedy, 4, 0. Haselgrove; 5, J. H. Crawford; 6, G. Williams; 7 and 8, R. S. Hetherington; 7, and 8, V, Ditt- mer; 9 and 10, Rev. D. Vogan, 9 and 10, D. C. Nasmith; 11, H, G. MacKay; 12, W. H. French. The Wingham players have been in- vited to Goderich on Wednesday of this week. ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs. Eldon Renwick an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Marjorie Ann, to Mr. Gordon Douglas Tucker, son of Mrs. Annie Tucker of Guelph and the late Geo. Tucker. The wedding will take place at McIntosh United Church at 3,00 P.M, on Saturday, June 9th, of interested ladies from the corn- munity. Planted at the left are Mrs. C. H. Wade, Marilyn Newman, Lois Burchill, Dorothy Pattison, Marjorie McKenzie, Marlene McKenzie and BIGGEST CROWD EVER For fifteen years, the Ladies Aux- iliary to Wingham -General Hospital, has been sponsoring rummage sales and on Saturday afternoon, beld their twenty-second sale in the Armouries. This proved to be the biggest and best yet, More articles were donated, larger crowds attended and the re- ceipts were greater. Many people came from long distances to share in the bargains. The total amount real- lized was $889.00. All day Friday, members of the Auxiliary were busy sorting and marking the articles as they came in. Cars were gathering parcels and a truck brought in the larger pieces. Everything was there, from a wedding dress to a fur coat, and from a radio to a bottle of ink. Long before two o'clock, hundreds of people were waiting for admit. tance, and when the doors opened, the Armouries was filled with eager bee- ers. Over 100 helpers were needed to see the goods. Before five o'clock all .saleable articles had gone and another rummage sale had passed into history. During the afternoon, tea was eery- ed by the social committee, Lucky tickets were drawn for an oil paint- ing which had be5en given to the Auxi- liary by Mrs, W. B. McCool. and for a ham, donated by Alf. Lockridge. The picture was won by Jack Reavie and the ham by Jerry Brophy, both of Wingham. The proceeds by departments were: Furniture .. $ 36.25 Men's and Women's clothing $295.00 Children's clothing 165.05 Miscellaneous articles Shoes Hats Groceries and Plants ... Tea, Room . Tickets sold on picture and ham Books . Donations TOWN SELLS BUILDING LOT TO H. SMITH Meeting on Monday evening the town council opened tenders for the purchase of a lot immediately south of the built-up area on Josephine Street. The lot which is situated on the east side of the street was sold to Hartley Smith on condition that a building be erected within one year. No gasoline is to be sold from the property. A repair bill amounting to $33.96 for damage to Albert Rintoul's resi- dence was ordered paid. The damage was caused during the felling of a tree by town employees, Gordon McGregor was granted an increase of $150 per year for hauling of garbage to the dump, since the dumping ground is now farther from town. Plans for the proposed mausoleum at the cemetery were also considered at this meeting. ATTENTION BOWLERS I A meeting of the men's Lawn Bowling Club will he hold in the Council Chambers Friday, May 18th at 8 pen. J. H. Crawford, president, 16b Donna Anderson. The second picture shows the children who modelled in that department; Patsy Logan, Carol Walsh, Bill Yemen, Noreen Nichol and Marilyn Pengelly,—Staff Photo. FOR GOLF COURSE ,4.This week a campaign has 'been, opened to raise funds for the come pletion of the golf course, site of which was purchased last year, Ap- proximately $10,000 is needed to look after the necessary installations and complete the work on the grounds. 4 The farm on which the course is located lies immediately south of the town on the first line of Morris Township, and is one of the lovellest spots in this neighborhood. Situated in a bend of the Maitland River, it has all the natural advantages which could be desired. The property, in- cluding a building suitable for a club house, was secured at a bargain figure, so the total outlay involved will be much less than is usual in such cases. It was for this reason that a group of local men acted swiftly to purchase the property and proceed with the construction of the $ourse without delay. These men feel that the golf course will be a real asset to the communiey as a whole, and for this reason are asking not only financial assistance, but equally important, the assistance of every possible person for working bees at the course, Regular working parties are held two evenings a week and if enough help is forthcoming It may he possible for play to be start- ed on the course this summer, DR WEIR SPEAKER AT JUNIORS' MEETING Tommy Ivan, genial coach of the Detroit Red Wings hockey team, is surrounded by young fans as he signs autographs during his visit to Wing- barn last week. Accompanied by the Mrs. Margaret McVannel, Wiarton, District Deputy Grand Matron of No, 8, O,E.S., paid her official visit to Huron Chapter No. 89, Wingham, on Tuesday evening, May 8th. Mrs. W. C, Murray, Worthy Matron and Mr. Melvin Stewart, Worthy Pat- ron presided and Degrees of the The meeting opened with the singing Order were conferred on a candidate. of the Kinette Song. The roll call Rev. J. W. Stewart, P.W.G.P. of Tra- was taken by Kinette Jean Loughlean falgar, assisted. Total 8 889.00 The Auxiliary wishes to thank everyone who assisted in any way to- sileces's of this sale. These- . sale have have become.common- Ity'• events' and plans . , at • ow ceeds are used for furnishings fol. the Wingham Hospital, 68.00 The North Huron B. B. Junior 37.1467.43 day in the Community Centre. The Farmers of Belgrave, met on Thurs• 67.95 president, George Underwood, took 43-55 charge of the meeting. 79.35 Gordon Bennett, Huron County Ag- 2,78 ricultural Representative was present, 28.00 and explained and organized a Swine Club. Later, he introduced to the