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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-09-19, Page 1Subscription $2,50 per year; 6c per copy Parade of Schools Opens Belgrave Show ?elel The opening parade of the Belgrave School Fair is shown above as over three hundred school children headed by the fair and school officials, marched to the fair grounds to show their exhibits and enjoy a big day.--'Staff Photo. btant With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGFIAM, (WARP?? WEtINESDAY, SEPT. 19th, 1951 Veil,. 77 s No. :3 ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian Our medal for bravery for this week goes to driving license inspector A. M, Crawford, who risked life and limb by taking a wild trip with a local newspaper character. Seems that• this guy did get his license, but Mr. Crawford's bravery was above and beyond the Call of duty. * Bob Clark reports that he is again a father, his pet cat having given birth to three kittens, white Angora at that, This same guy claims to have the sweetest peaches in Huron County. Any challengers? * The new Permastone front on the Queen's Hotel is now completed and makes a pretty smart appearance ThO•tigliti•Ac Were . s eing, f iiirgg, la week when we spotted a fair d'ainsel, sitting at the wheel of a parked auto on Main St., attired in an outfit made completely of newspapers or similar material. The skirt was the comic section and the editorial section was above, We naturally assumed that the front page was in the front. Edg- ing closer, we attempted to read the masthead, taking it for granted of course that she was wearing The Advance-Times (the very latest thing in fall wear, girls) but the name was under her left arm and we have felt frustrated ever since. How about somebody clearing up the mystery of the newspaper-clad gal? • • • • It seems that our local photograph- ers, Wammerton's, were beseiged with calls last week to run a transient photographer out of town. Well folks it was only your Advance-Times man with his camera so let's not run him out of town—yet. * * * Anybody who tops the five foot ten mark is liable to have a permanent kink in his or her neck after a walk down Main St, GueSs the average Wingham resident is on the short side, • * Last Sunday's band concert at 'Wingham town park was well attend- ed despite threatening weather and to Bandmaster Sgt. Seddon and the band of the 21st. Anti-Tank Battery goes a well-earned bouquet. MURRAY STAINTON LEAVES FOR SCOTLAND 11101 SCHOOL PUPILS ELECT SPORTS GROUP Mrs. Ross Hamilton and Rod Mc- Intosh were elected honorary presi- dents and Verna Showers and Arn- old McIntyre were chosen presidents of the Girls' and Boys' Athletic So- cieties at the Wingham District High School this week. Shirley Moffat was named president of the Glee Club. Complete executives of the three organizations are as follows: Boys' Athletic Society—Hon. pres., Rod McIntosh; pros., Arnold McIn- tyre; vice-pres., Keith Anderson; sec- retary, Desmond Brophy; Form Rep- resentatives: Special Commercial, Ir- ving Elliott; Grade XIII, Stewart Nimmo; Grade XII, Murray Gerrie; Grade XIA, Dave Donahue; Grade XIB, Jack Hilbert; Grade XA, Bill Laidlaw; Grade XB Ray Lott; Grade XC, Murray.Mulyey• Grade IXA Bill Grade 1 C, Ivan Dow. Girls' Arthletic Society—Hon. pros., Mrs. Ross Hamilton; pres., Verna Showers; vice-pres., Jean Hobden; sec., Margaret Sanderson; Form Rep- resentatives: Special Commercial, Mil- dred Cook; Grade XIII, Reta Allan; Grade XII, Joyce Thornton; Grade XIA, Shirley Burden; Grade XIB, Caryl McCrostie; Grade XA, Anna Miller; Grade XB, Jean Jewel; Grade XC, Joyce Thomas; Grade IXA, Pat- sy Carmichael; Grade IXB, Lois Walker; Grade IXC, Joan Loughlean. Glee Club—Pres., Shirley Moffatt; vice-pres., Ian Matheson; sec., Lois Webb; librarians, Donna Jeffs, Jim Gaunt. Nominations for the various offices of the Students' Council were made on Monday and elections will take place later this week. DANCE AT WHITECHURCH Dance in the Community Memorial Hall, Whitechurch, on Friday, Sept. 21st, to the music of the Junior Far- mers' four-piece orchestra. Admis- sion gentlemen Mc, ladies 50c; lunch counter. Everybody welcome. 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. FORMER MORRIS REEVE, R. SHORTREED PASSES A native of Morris township, Robert Henry Shortreed, S. R. 3, Walton, passed away in Scott Memorial Hos- pital, Seaforth, on Tuesday, Aeptem- t age ci are a $• n, er at home and a daughter, Mrs. Elgin Johnston, of Wingham. His wife, the former Susan Searle of Walton, four brothers and four sisters predeceased him. Mr. Shortreed was a member of the session, of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at Blyth, for over 40 years, and was greatly devoted to his church. He was reeve of Morris Township for three years and served as a coun- cillor seven years. For a number of years he was commissioner for the Morris, Grey and Brussels telephone system. Mr. Shortreed was very in- terested in education and politics. He. attended Ruttan's School S. S. No. 9, Morris, in his youth and has farm- ed most of his life. There are four grandchildren, Anne, Jean and Carol Shortreed and Robert Warren Johnston. The funeral was held Friday, Sept. 14th., from St. Andrew's Presbyter- ian Church, Blyth, with Rev. John Honeyman in charge assisted by Rev. A. J. Simpson of Teeswater and Rev. D. J. Lane of Clinton, Clerk of Huron- Maitland Presbytery: Pallbearers were John Taylor, Geo, McArthur, Albert Skelton, William Moffitt, Roy Toll and Frank Bell. The flower- bearers were six nephews of the de- ceased: Thomas, James, Wilfred and Gordon Shortreed and John and Henry Scott. Mr. Arnold Scott of II- derton sang 'Abide With Me," The funeral was largely attendeds Commencement will be held early in November with the awarding of prizes and diplomas and an outstand- ing speaker will be secured for the occaSion. Night classes will be held again this winter as these have proved very popular for the last two Years, Mr. Hall reported that Mr, Bari Anderson had won a Dominion-Pro- vincial Scholarship valued at $400 per annum. The Shop Work Department will sot up exhibits at the Teeswater and Brussels Fall Fairs, Mr. Leslie Fortune, Chairman of Transportation, reported students were being. well looked atter and transportation was working smoothly Mrs, W0 7 .:Currie Marks 85tliBirthday Mrs, W. As Ctigle, Catherine St., celebrated hereislity-fifth birthday at her home hererPn Friday, Septem- ber 14th She was the recipient of many gifts, cards and flower Her daughters, Mrs. 1Vfacfie Of ; logham and Mrs. Diemen of Londo assisted at tea and many neighbours .and friends called to congratulate lltr: Mrs. Currie re- turned to LondozikWith Mrs. Bieman for a short visit. r NEW MODEL CAR IS TOTAL ECK i. There is a twiSied pile of wreck- age, which slightly resembles an auto- mobile, sitting.,bel.nna Huron Motors, and which is the `result of a collision with a bridge whiCh spans the Mait- land River at the.,Morrisbank corner near Molesworth4D. K, Menzies of Wingham, the • driver of the new model, suffered only several la,cera.- tions. After striking ,the bridge the car turned over. he scene of the ac- cident is on HigirtSay 86, 12 miles from Wingham, Mr, Menzies ware admitted to Wing- ham General HesPltal and was later released after `triattment, Dr, R. B. Palmer attended file injured man and Provincial Constehle Charles Salter of Wingham investigated. grounds. Over:lonr ,hundred school children from atrscheols in the dis- trict marched dtilthe'parade. Generally believe;a:to be the biggest school fair in 'Ctittp.rie, it was attend- ed by hundredsaf warents and dis- trict. residents..:: Ae.: exhibits in the, varieW,olesSes R andieraftSc'fleTv--; • n .an 'even grave Armlet :with the prize-winners appropriately tagged: "• Opened by T. R. Hilliard Teachers were hard-pressed to keep their charges in order until after the speech-making and only a handful re- mained to hear the final speaker, Of- ficially opened by T. R. Hilliard, As- sociate Director of Extension for the Ontario Department of Agriculture, the speaker commended the officials and children on the fine reputation the Belgrave fair has earned. There were many guest speakers on the platform to give their words of advice to the children. These includ- ed, besides Mr. Hilliard, Jerry Mon- gomery, new agricultural representa- tive for Huron County; John Butler, assistant agrciultural representative; Harold Hanna, Dominion Livestock Branch; Mrs. Robt. McKercher Sea- forth, judge; Bob McKercher, judge; Mrs, Gordon McGavin, domestic science judge. Elmer Farrlsh, Gorrie; Frank Mitchell, Wroxeter, and J. H, Kinkead, public school inspector for North Huron. Original Costumes Many of the school children show- ed much originality in their parade costumes and clad in Indian suits, overalls, capes, hats and tassels, they paraded behind a bass drum and fife and the judges who led the parade. Participating in the parade and the fair this year were the following schools and their teachers: S. S, No, 1, Morris; Mrs. Beth Plunkett, S, S. 3, Morris, Wilfred Spivey; U.S.S. 3, East Wawanosh and Morris, Mrs, Kathleen Walpole; S. S. 3, Morris, Mrs, Eleanor Chisholm; S. S. 5, Mor- ris, Miss Joan Whitfield; S. S. 6, Mor- ris, Donald Kay; USS 6, East Wawa- nosh and West Wawanosh, Miss Eva Dow; USS 7, East Wawanosh and West Wawanosh, Miss Margaret Jeff- erson, S. S, 7 Morris, Miss Isablee Spices; SS 8, Morris, John Spivey; SS 8 East Wawanosh, Miss Mildred Higgins; SS 9, Morris, Mrs. Torrance. Dundas; SS 9, East Wawanosh, Miss Edna Moffat; SS 11, Morris, Don Youngblut; S 8 11, East Wawanosh, Robert Ferris; 'USS 11, East Wawa- nosh and Hullett; S, S. 12, Morris, Mrs, Myrtle Yungblut; 5, S. 13, East Wawanosh, Miss Ada Dow; USS 16 (Please turn to Page Nine) Rural Dean of Bruce At St. Paul's Sunday Evening service at St. Paul's An. gilcan Churoll on Stinday next will be conducted by the Rural Dean of Bruce, Rev. Harvey Parker, B.A,, LTh, rector of Chesloy. The rector of St, Paul's and Rural Dean of Huron is taking the Harvest Thanksgiving service In ChesleY4 On Sunda*, September 30th Harvest niahksgiving services are being held in St, Paul's Anglican Church, The special preacher for the day is to be the Diocesan Commissioner, Arch. deacon 3', N. if Mills, B,A,, L,hrit, of London. Means to the Community." Closing date for the entries is Oct, 15th. The boys' and girls' committee will ar- range the details with Principal Stan Hall of the High School. Treasurer Howard Sherbondy dealt kvitiN„the," details of, the. printed .,fin- '..ackts:**04-thick had een handed to the: members and 'there was a short discussion of the finan- cial aspects of the club's work. Lion Al Rutherford led a discus- sion of the annual frolic, which will be held on Friday and Saturday eve- nings, October 12th and 13th. DAIRY MOVED TO EW LOCATION Bateson's Model Dairy has moved to a new location a block and a half west of Josephine Street in Patrick. Work of moving the pasteurizing and other equipment was completed last week and the dairy is now in full swing in its new home, including the modern dairy bar. X The Bateson dairy was formerly housed in a building on the main street adjacent to Wingham Motors. The garage proprietor's also own the former dairy building and am now tearing it down to allow room for installation of gas pumps at the quired distance from the street line. MAJESTIC REBEKAH LODGE The first fall meeting of the Majes- tic Rebekah Lodge was held last Monday evening. The Cancer, Polio and Tuberculosis committee have pur- chased a wheel chair, which will be loaned to persons who require it, Wednesday, Oetober 10th., is the date set for the Installation tea, Wingham United Plans Fiftieth Anniversary At the largest Official Board meet- ing ever held in Wingham United Church, on Tuesday evening, Sept. 11. plans were laid for the fiftieth anni- versary of the building of the church, to be held on two Sundays, October 7th and 14th. The speakers will be Rev. Carman Armstrong, BA., B.D., of Smith Falls and Prof. Lawrence Cragg, M.A., of McMaster University. Both of these are sons of former ministers of the church, A booklet will be issued to com- memorate highlights of the 50 years. Invitations are being extended to all former members to return home for one or both of the Anniversary Sun- days. Rev. Bob Miller To Speak Here Rev. Bob Miller who has spent the past three years in Germany working for the World Council of Churches, among the refugees will tell the story in Wingham United Church on Sun- day morning, BARTON CITADEL BAND COMING TO WINNAM Wingham and district residents will have an opportunity to hear one of the top bands of the province when the Barton Citadel Salvation Army Band from Hamilton plays both at the Presbyterian Church on Saturday and at the bandstand on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m. The band's visit to Wingham is part of the local Salvation Army's "Rev- ival for Survival" rally from Septem- ber 25th to 30th. Lieut, and Mrs. K. Kirby will be in charge of the var- ious programs, which commence on Tuesday night with Lieut. John Wood as guest speaker, Lieut. Fred Mills will speak on Wednesday night and Lieut. and Mrs. A. MacCorqui- dale on Thursday and Friday, These meetings will all be held in the hall on Edward Street at 8 p.m, Sunday will see the grand climax of the rally with services at 11 a,m. and 7 p.m., as well as the 3 p.m. band recital in the Wingham Park. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The regular meeting of the Wing- ham Women's Institute will be held in the council chambers en Thurs- day next, September 20th, at 2.30 p.m. The roll call, "A Canadian Fur-Bear- ing Animal"; program convener, Mrs, .1. Henry. Agriculture. Speaker, Mrs. 0. G. Anderson, Belgrave, "Food and Its Importance in Establishing World Peace." Hostesses, Mrs, William Ford, Mrs. N. Keating, Mrs. J. Currie, Miss K. Pringle and Mrs. E. Wilkinson, Everybody welcome. COLORED PICTURES SHOWN TO LIONS Kodachrome slides of the Lions' In- ternational Convention in Atlantic City were shown at the meeting of the local club on Friday evening. The pictures followed verbal reports of the convention by Delegates Harley Crawford, Dr, Irwin and Bob Hether- ington. A member of the Detroit Lions Club took the color shots while the four-hour parade of clubs was passing along the board walk in the famous resort city, The convention delegates, describ- ed and the pictures verified the gala appearance of the various units which made up the parade, most of the American states and districts en- tering bands and floats to make an extremely colorful display, The chief speaker at the convention was General Mark Clark, famous Am- erican officer, whose work in the sec- ond World War is so well known. Lion Bob Hetherington stated that that general's address was most im- pressive, as he dealt with the pres- sing problems of the present inter- national situation. Another feature of the gathering was the presenta- tion of the flags of the 31 nations which were represented at the con- vention. Friday evening's meeting was. the first gathering of the Wingham Lions Club for the 1951-52 term, and was '<The W,O.A,A,'s loss is the Scottish League's gain, as Murray Stainton has left Wingham to platy hockey overseas, Murray left on Tuesday of last week and is due to arrive to- morrow, He will play for the Perth Panthers, for at least eight months, Alf. Siemon of Kitchener, who for- merly played for the Stainton Spit- fires, is On the same team and was last year named the all-star goallio, Murray's big opportunity came through his pal when the SeOttish loop began to look for some more good players. Murray has played hockey sineb he was a youngster, starting in public school, He is a veteran of six years In the W,O,A,A, and also played Jun, for for One year and intermediate another year. It is likely that he will play centre overseas, also. His father, Percy Staint,0110 haa promised to keep tts informed of Murray's progress overseas so you'll be hearing more about him,. A meeting of Wingham District High School Board was held last "Thursday evening with all members present, Principal Hall reported total attendance of 385 pupils, with 332 at Winglutrri, 35 at Teeswater and 18 at Brussels, Tile Secretary was instructed to re- quest the Hinloss Township Council to appoint a member to the Hoard to represent the area added to Wing- ham District, Five new typewriters and seven new desks have been added to the equipment to meet increased attendance in commercial classes, Field day will be held September 21., 1951 (Friday) when all students willl be brought to Wingham for the eompetitions. t) High School Board Decides To Hold Evening Classes Crowd at Belgrave Schbol Fair presided over by Lion President Don Fine Nesmith, with Lion Clayt Gammage eather and Reeord in high Gear as tail twister, ably sec- onded by George Scott. Secretary Bill Conron read a coma munication from the Ontario Hospi- tal Association, which outlined the The gelgraVe .School Fair got off j details of a contest for secondary to an enthitsiestiM start for the 31st, i school pupils. The association is ac- year, last WedneAiday afternoon, with cepting entries for an essay contest a monster parade' down the main street and bacis4ip• again to the fair on the subject, "What Our Hospital Drumhead Service at Pordwich rIalforre gueata at the Canadian Legion Drumhead Scrvim. at Fordwieh art' riosived abovo. Prom left to right are Ftnrolii Gellatley, Distriet Comritander m." flu. Leg:c,...: Provincial President 'r, A. Hulse; Rev. I. R. Watt, G'orrie,.. sa saw; Zona Commander George Inglis of the Howich Branoh: Rev. ‘V. 11. Trbatram of eordwien and Rev, Alex Niimma of W!ngalant Staff Photo. 75th Anniversary Services. At Wingham Baptist Church Anniversary services in the Baptist liday, of Toronto, brought official Church on Sunday were well attended greetings from the Fellowship of In- both morning and evening. Commem- greetings from the Fellowship of In- orating the 75th anniversary of the dependent Baptist Churches of Can- present church, the interior was ada, a group of 150 congregations beautifully decorated with autumn with about 30,000 members and adher- flowers for the occasion. The origin- ents. Mr. Holliday congratulated the al communion set of the church was Wingham church on the attainment on display and drew considerable at- of its 75th birthday and referred par- tention. ticularly to the progress that had Special music for both services was been made in the time of the present supplied by the Gospelaires of Cen- minister, Pastor John Coyle, evidenc- tral Baptist Church, Brantford, who ed by a number of 'major building rendered several selections, including improvements and a very definite nu- trio numbers and a solo. Members merical and spiritual growth. of the chorus were Lillian Hersch- Mr. Holliday's morning sermon, feld, Ruth Nicholson, Mary White, "How to Get out of the Fog", was Grace Robertson, Rosemary McFar- based upon the 105th verse of the lane, Noreen Gaul, Presiding at the 119th Psalm, "Thy Word is a Lamp piano were Eleanor Meadows and at unto my Feet and a Light unto my the organ, Mrs, John Coyle. "Paalt61:". r The guest speaker, Rev. J. F.eHrokle- (Please turn to Page Seven) Services. e s Kern, of Owen Sound. takeable Uni verse idif immis 5 evidences of the existence PROV. CONST. SALTER JR, FARMERS' SPEAKER "Take your time when you're driv- ing,—that moment you lose may save your life and that life may be your own," was the advice given by Chas. Salter of the Provincial Police, who was guest speaker at the Junior Far- mers' meeting held in Gorrie Com- munity Hall on Wednesday. His top- ic was "Highway Safety", and he add- ed that if more courtesy and com- mon sense were used, fewer accidents would result. The point was stressed that liquor and gasoline do not mix and that aI. cohol is concerned in over 50 per cent of all highway accidents. The Jun- ior Farmers were shown several pic- tures of mishaps which happened in Huron and after answering several of the boys' questions, Constable Sal- ter showed them the different points of interest in his police car. A joint meeting followed, with the Junior Institute, when plans for a dance and also a bus trip by the Hu- ron Juniors were discussed, A presentation was thee made to Rev, and Mrs, G, D. Vogan for the hospitality shown the group by them on the night of their charivari. Lunch was served, which was fol- lowed by modern and old-time danc- ing. HARVEST-HOME THANKSOIVINII On Sunday morning, September 23, 11. a.m., in Gorrie United Church, there will be a Harvest Home Thanksgiving service. The church will be decorated with sheaves of grain, Vegetables, fruit and flowerS. Rev. Robt. Watt will speak on the theme, "Harvest Thanksgiving," In the even- ing at 8,30 p.m., a sacred organ re- cital will be given In the church by Mr. Lorne Willits of Listowel, This recital will be given on the new Mitt, shall organ. which has recently been. installed. To:RR At Sarnia General Hospital, on Monday, September 17th., 1951. Mary Lamb Pyfe, beloved wife Of the late John Kerr, in her einetieth year. Resting at the Currie 'Funeral Nome, Winghara, where servica, will be held et 2 p.m„ on Wednesday, September 10. will interneitt . lit Wingham contery.