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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-09-26, Page 1Car versus Bridg di • Results Below r. Vidette and Wroxeter News Subscription $2.50 Per year; 6c per co py WOIGHAM, ONTARIO, W .1n$DAY, .SEPT, 26th, 1951 Vol. 77 - NO. not he missed. ATHLETIC COMMITTEE deGnrteadeefs ttvelagbndseethetl t willb hee pstrue-- sent, The public is invited and the admission is 25c, Kinsmen Scrap Drive The Wingham Kinsmen Club will conduct its annual fall Scrap Drive the second week of Octo- ber. Papers, magazines, card- board, rags, etc., will be collect- ed. Before the collection bundles of string will be distributed to householders. Ingham Mercury: Meaford by One in .kkAkik ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian The Winghtun fire brigade had a dry run on Saturday at 1.11 p.m, when they answered a call from Lower Town where there was a chimney fire at the residence of James Cook. There was little damage done. * * One of our childhood desires was answered oil the same day when we hitched a lift with Chief Irwin in the police cruiser and had a ride down main street with the siren wide op- en. Great sport—should have been a policeman, * * To Alex Coutts, of King's Depart- ment Store and one of.the hard work- ers in the Wingham Softball Assoc- iation, we would like to give an for effort this week. Alex really tried to recover a foul ball from a very uncooperative Meaford fan at Friday night's game, but he didn't get very far. Cheer up, Alex—we'll snitch one for you at Meaford if we go back! • * That Meaford crowd are sure ra- bid softball fans, but when they started waving their handkerchiefs Friday night it really took the cake. I don't te4ii„It it bothered Guy Spar- row too Mitch and it was very re- vealing. Some of those handker- chiefs even had moth-holes in them, which gOS to show that there is an opening for a dry-goods store in Mea- eford. Didn't even see one he-man bandana in the bunch. Most of them .were dainty little silk squares. What a bunch of sissies! * * Who turned out the lights. Satur- day afternoon and put us in the dark? (More so than usual, that is). Gave us a chance to quit working for a while—so thank you. * * * Take our advice and stay out of criminal activities for Chief Irwin is going to take prints of all wrong- doers in the future. So if you don't want that dirty old ink on your fin- gers, don't rob any banks. 'K * * There is a record-size potato sit- iting in the Advarice-TiMes window, 6' etiy:'4,te*,01:iitqaerion.;'ecieeWinge . ham The largeif One we've ;seen this year. Let's see if anyone can beat it, * * * The foundation has been laid for Joe Kerr's equipment storage ware- house at the southern entrance on Josephine St. This will be a fine ad- lition to the street. * * * Don't forget to buy a tag this Sat- urday in aid of the blend. The ladies of the Women's Institute are spon- soring the tag day again this year. A house-to-house canvass will be 'made in the morning by the child- ren and along the main street in the afternoon. The new arena floor has received a coating of special highly polished concrete-mix and the boards have been painted. Sure brightens the place up! SHOP CLOSED Adams' Hairdressing announce the closing of their shop from October 6th to October 17th., in order that they may take a Post Graduate course in New York. 26:3b LEGION MEETING The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Can- adian Legion, Wingham, will hold their regular meeting in the Legion Home, on Wednesday, September 26, at 8 p.m. 26b TEA AND BAKE SALE Harvest Tea and Bake sale on Sat- urday afternoon, 3 to 5 p.m., Oct- ober 6th,, at the Council Chambers, sponsored by the Catholic Women's League, Wingham. 26 :3b TURNBERRY SCHOOL BO. DISCUSSES TRANSPORT The regular meeting of the Turn- berry Township School Board was held in Bluevale school on Thursday of last week at 8.30 p.m. All members and Inspector Kinkead were present. A delegation from No. 1 was pre- sent and petitioned the Board for transportation to Wroxeter School. After lengthy discussion and serious consideration the following motion was passed: Motion by T. E. Powell and Eldon Kirton; that theeBoafekeageeee, to pro- to15.190' these pupils, provided that' arrange- ments agreeable to the Board can be made, and failing that, the Board will make an arrangement to refund taxes to meet the Tuition Fees paid by each ratepayer not exceeding $30.00 per child. This arrangement is for the School year 1951-52. Carried. Minutes of previous meetings were read and adopted on motion of Mun- dell and Powell. Carried. Motion by Powell and Mundell that the Trans- portation Contracts with Agnew and Pearson be $30.00 per month and that the agreements be signed. Carried. Motion by Powell and Mundell that the account with Mrs. Moir for $12.50 be paid. Carried. Motion by Kirton and Holmes that the bills as presented by paid. Car- ried. Teachers and Caretakers salaries; Howard Fuller, repairing roof No. 4, $89.55; Thos, Nelson and Sons, Lib- rary Books, $21.28; Copp Clark & Co., Ltd., Books, $43.48; Wroxeter Tele- phone Co., $5.40; Huron Co., Library rent of Books, $50,00; Wingham Ad- vance-Times, adv'ts. $5.09; Fred El- liott 60 cord of wood, at $5.75, $345.00; Jack Kerr, wiring at No. 6, $277.80; Robt. A. Powell, Ins., No. 3, $11.55; E F. Reed & Sons, supplies, $478.66; W. J. Gage, Books, $165.68; J. C. Winston, Books, $54.74; Beaver Lum- ber Co., paints, etc., $189.26; A,Green, labour, No. 4, $173.15; F. Green, labor at schools, $180,00; .ios. Austin, repair- ing pump and cleaning well, No. 6, $4.00; A. D. Smith, hydro for schools, $40.59; Donald Rae & Son, $21.68. Motion by Holmes and Powell that meeting adjourn, next meeting to be October 18th., in Wingham, joint meeting with Board and Teachers. Alex Corrigan, Sec.-Treas. ENGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs, Norman Shieli, Wing- ham, wish to announce the engage- Wingham, The marriage will place quietly early in October. The Winghafh and district annual High School track and field meet was run off smoothly on Friday with one of the largest number of entries to fine pFefermanx. AlPee'Vevents were run-off in the town park Friday morning and the field events were held at the school grounds in the afternoon. Sen- ior boys champion is Ray Lott with Senior Boys 100 yards (11)—Ray Lott, Don Dick- ison; 220 yards, (25 40> Ray Lott, (Continued on page six) Howick Youth Is Polio Victim Passed away suddenly in Victoria Hospital, London, Lorne Laverne "Jim" Kroner in his 21st. year. The deceased was born on the 13th con, of Howick, on April 12th, 1931, a son of Charles Kreller and Mary Barbara Miller, He had spent his entire life in chat community. On ,Wednesday morning he was stricken with acute poliomyelitis and rushed by ambulance to London, where he passed away Friday, 'Sept. 21st. The body was laid to rest Sun- day morning at 10.30 in the Gorrie cemetery from the T. V. Edgar fun- eral home. A memorial service was held on Monday afternoon at the Edgar fun- eral home. Services conducted by a Watchtower Bible and Tract member, He leaves to mourn his sudden pass., ing his parents, and one half brother, 0, H "Len" Schmidt of Clifford, HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES This Sunday, Septembee 30th., Har- vest Thanksgiving services are being held in St. Paul's Anglican Church, The special preacher for the day is to be the Diocesan Commissioner 8,A., LAIL, of London. tolion No, 286 A.F. The regular meeting of Wingham Lodge Na. 286 A.D'. & A.M., will be held Tuesday evening, October 2nd at 8 p,m, sharp. First degree. Visiting Brethren welcome. A. B. ADAMS, H. L. Sherbondy, WM. Se&y. Walter 1VIcKillog en of Icintail, 52, formerly of W glum, passed away after a short i, dess; on Satur- day, September 22nd, e at one time operated a restaura in Wingham, His wife, the fotIme •Jean Franck, and children, Bill and Fred and Don in the navy, su ve him, Mr. Yemen has recently em- ployed as a sialesnr pr British. Knit Wear. He served in le wars and was a member of the a Church, The funeral took place om the S. J. Walker Funeral H e. at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 4th.,,, with Rev. W.A. Beeeroft offie ing Interment was in Wroxeter ce ery. The pall- bearers were Percy -Deyell, Percy Clark, Jim Cameron, un Carr, David Crompton and Hartl Smith. Brother Is Sealer At London Banquet Rev. Anthony Dur Ph.D„ of St. Peter's Seminary, iielon, and bro- ther of Rev. Father. itrand, of Sac- red Heart Parish, igham, was the guest speaker a O.. banquet and evening seminar of •Ire London Dio- cesan Educational eeting held in London on Sunday. , ost of the par- ishes of the, dioces. owere represent- ed, and those attentg- from Wing- ham .were Father Mr. and Mrs. Alfred LockridgiO,eelaegaret Bro- phy and Torn Raffirty.7At Sunday morning's Mass ine, Wingham and throughout the diocese special pray- TIME TO' SMILE Wandering aimleSely on a lonely road in Scotland, an :.Jerrierican at last met up with anotheihuman, a kilted Highlander. "Gosh, pal," remarked , the American, John Lancaster was elected presi- dent of the Wingham District High School Literary Society early this week, The Literary Society is the chief executive group of the students in the school and is elected annually by student vote. The complete exec- utive is as follows: Honorary president, A, D. MacWil- liam; president, John Lancaster; first vice-president, Pat Brophy; second vice-president, Fred Hopper; secre- tary, Shirley Lockridge; treasurer, Jack Hobden; prophet, Donna Jeffs; marshal', Ron Campbell; editor, who this year will be responsible for the "Highlights from the High School" column in the Advance-Times, to be named later this week. Form representatives for the Lit- erary Society are the following: Spec- ial Commercial, Jean Bain, Irving Elliott; Grade XIII, Louise Bowman, Gordon Lane; Grade XII, Delores Hamilton, George Hall; Grade XIA, Joan Irwin, Roger West; Grade XIB, Eleanor Brown, Ray Bennett; Grade XA, Berva Gallaher, Neal Eadie; Grade XB, Francis Rettinger, Bever- ley Brooks; Grade XC, Donna Gerrie, John Gibson; Grade IXA, Joan Armi- ' tage, Bill Connell; Grade IXB, Fran- ces Merkley, Bruce Lott; Grade IXC, Joyce Robinson, Doug Murray. Name C. R. Copeland For Royal Train Job AC, R. Copeland formerly of Wing- ham and now living in London, and a brother of E. S. Copeland, Ing- ham, has been named assistant post- master on the Royal train during the visit of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh to Canada. Mr, Copeland is the national presi- dent of the Canadian Railway Mail. Clerks' Federation,K BLIND TAG DAY THIS SATURDAY The Wingham Women's Institute are sponsoring a tag day for the Blind this coming Saturday, This worthy project has been handled by the W.I. for the past several years, and all proceeds go to the Canadian National Institute of the Blind, Children from the last three grades in the public school will assist in the tagging and have proven to be very willing workers. In the morning they will go from house to house, while in the afternoon the taggers will con- centrate on the main street. Alton Adams of the Lyceum Theatre is co-operating by running a short film on the Blind, Headquarters for the campaign will be in the town hall council chamber with W,I. mem- bers in charge. SCRAP DRIVE PLANNED AT KINSMEN MEETING At the regular meeting of the Wingliane Kinsmen Club held last Friday night in the' Queen's Hotel with President Ross Hamilton in the chair club activities were tenta- tively' outlined -for the year 'and' e.* number of special committees were organized. Before the business session Kin Warren Callan wore out a lot of (sor- ry, no free.advertising), as sergeant- at-arms, and some entertainment was provided by the piano playing of Johnny 'Fingers' Crewson and the song-leading of 'Silver' Smith. Past President Scott Reid was presented with a baby spoon by Kin Dee Miller, and Kin Jack Walker conducted a novel playing-card raffle won by Vice- president Ken Johnson. After Secretary Al Williams read the minutes of the last regular and executive meetings, a schedule of ac- tivities was drawn up and a chair- man and committee named to or- ganize each one. A scrap drive, to he organized by a committee under Kin George Guest, will he held Oc- tober 13th and a Variety Show may be presented the latter part of No- vember. Other activities such as LOCAL BATTERY PLANS WINTER TRAINING On October 1, the 99th Bty. of the 21st Anti-Tank Regt. R.C.A. will be- gin a new syllabus of training for the fall term. It is intended to run courses on General Military Training until Christmas. Trades courses will be run after the New Year. The new system will make it possible for Gunners to earn regular advance- ment and trade qualifications, Inter-Battery sport and shooting competitions with the 100th Bty Lis- towel and the 97th Bty Walkerton are being planned, as well as a Sunday rifle shoot at Ipperwash and a week- end scheme at Meaford Ranges. -training will be carried out every Monday night, and it is planned to hold a few Sunday afternoon schemes while the weather is warm. Receptions for tormer members will be held each Sunday evening in the church basement and a cordial wel- come is extended to all former mem- bers to "come home for Anniversary" thisyear. On iVIOndaY, oat: 15th the ladid:3..of the church will serve an Anniversary Supper. Wingham Crossett Mercurys staged ,an eleventh inning rally that boosted them into the lead of the Meaford playoffs, two games to one, at Mea- ford on Monday night, Wilf Seli was the hero of the game, coming through with a home run in the eleventh,when the chips were down. It was the sec- ond home run of the game for 'Sharpy' and it really sent those keen Meaford fans home sad. The final score at the end of eleven innninga was Wingham 7, Meaford 5. Meaford led at the end of seventh 5 to 4 and it was Sell again who hit the single that brought Foster in for the tying run, His first homer in the third frame started a Wingham rally that sent them into a 2-0 lead at the end of the third and a 4-Head at the end of the fourth. Guy Sparrow squeezed-out of several tight corners handily. A fine rain that fell for the first three innings failed to dampen the spirits of the Meaford fans who were there for a win, they thought, and to ride Sparrow who seems to be the main target for their jibes. Cowbells, horns and chains kept up a constant clatter until the eleventh inning when the crowd fell strangely silent. A dozen of the more-ardent fans set themselves up behind the homeplate screen to throw-off Spar- row's pitching by waving handker- chiefs. A dozen or so close decisions saw the managers and coaches of both teams out onto the field to argue with the umpires. While the whole Wingham team was good, the infield, was real sharp, Crewson, Seli, Groves Aitchison and Gardner were out- standing for the home team. 'Boney' Foster as usual was top base-stealer. Wingham Kinettes to Aid 'Hospital Auxiliary Wingham Kinette Club met at the home of Kinette Jean Loughlean on Monday night, September 24th., with President, Lois Hamilton in charge, The meeting opened with the Kinette song led by our new song leader, Kin- ette Catherine Crewson, Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Kinette Norma Hopper. Roll call by Jean Loughlean. We Wel- comed a new Kinette to our club, Mrs. Ev. Crawford and we hope she Will enjoy our club and its activities, Kinette Mary Clark's sister from Newfoundland was a guest at our meeting. The new committees and their con- veners for the coming year were nam- ed. It was agreed to give the hospital Auxiliary a cheque to help with their great work. Bingo was enjoyed with prizes for the winners. Our raffle of the evening was won by Kinette Shirley Cook. The next meeting will be held at the home of Kinette Shirley Cook, Hillerest, on Wednesday, October 10th, —Mr. Doug Richey has been trans- ferred from his position in Dominion Bank in Wingham, to the Drente, Ont., branch. He left on Tuesday to take up his duties there. ENGAGEMENT Mr, William R. Burchill wishes to announce the engagement of his daughter, Lois May, to William Ra- bete Kerr, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. John Kerr, Winghatn. The marriage will take place in the Baptist Church early in October, 261, Dancing' at the Royal T You are welcome at the RoYal T on Saturday night for your dancing pleasure ft0111, 9.30 to 12. Music by Wilbee's Orehestra. During the early part of September the boys of grades five, six, seven and eight elected an Athletic Committee, composed of two boys from each grade. Barry Fryfogle was elected president and David Slosser was el- ected secretary. This committee's present interest is the annual Field Day to be held on Friday, September 28th., beginning at 9.15 a.m, Parents and friends are in- vited to come and enjoy a day of sport. Standard Time commences i 2.01 a.m.. Sunday, Sept. 30, 195i Citizens are reminded of the change from Daylight Saving to Standard time on the above *date, W. Gurney, Mayor Wilson MacDonald, one of the more notable Canadian poets, will give a reading of some of his poems in the town hall on. Thursday morning this week from 11 to 12 a.m, Mr. Mac- Donald was born in 1870,• Some of his well-known works are "The Song of the Ski", "Where is Antioch?" and "Christmas Dinner at PUBLIC SCHOOL ELECTS eCohmiledso'n'Teehisin isa alnif et,ppce)r=t Ysht should High School Field Day Draws Record Number of Entries with a 21 pt total followed by runner-1 son is the Intermediate girl's champ- ion with 20 pts followed by Joyce Daw with 11. Junior girl's champion is Doreen Meehan with 12 pts and runner-up Mary Willis with 8. Ken Saxton, who is only an inter- mediate, turned in an outstanding performance in the pole vault, going higher than the senior winner. He should be a stand-out next year. Results in the individual events are: I who each earned 16 pts. Lois Thomp- ment of their daughter, Gladys Elsie, • to Allan Patterson Bumstead, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Jiohn Bumstead, take 26* date, The weatherman co-operated :ers were said for the ' speedy return with a beautiful sunny day, and de- to health of King George the Sixth. spite the limited facilities available, , the young athletes turned in some , a total of 16 points, followed by run- , "I'm lost!" ner-up Arnold McIntyre with 111 "Is there a reward out for ye?" in- points. The Intermediate boy's cham-quired the Scot.. .. pionship was taken by Keith Ander- "Why, no." son, with the large total of 25 pts ,ewsel,,, remarked ::;the Scotsman, followed by Fred Hopper. George i walking on, "ye'rp.:still lost." Warne is the Junior boy's top man '7341.TERARY, Reith.Lencastm exeien pts • The chanMions'hips •were clos- er with a tie for the Senior gal's title between Beta Allan and Anna Miller ELECTS OFFICERS The twiste.I 1.treekage .above is the remains of the ear driven D„ K. Menzies of Wing-ham after it collided with a behlge over the Maitland River near 50th Anniversary Plans Progressing Special services which wil :mark the 50th Anniversary of the building of Wingham United Church, will be held Oct. 7th and 0,st. 14th. Former young men of the congre- gation are returning to preach on both Sundays, On October 7th, Rev. Carman Armstrong BA., B.D., of Smith's Falls (Wingham 1917-21), will be here. The preacher for October 14th to be Prof. L. H. Cragg, M.A., of McMaster University (Wingham Mrs. 0. G. Anderson Guest Speaker at W.I. The regular meeting of the Wom- en's Institute was held Thursday af- ternoon in the Council Chamber, with a good attendance. After the business part of the meeting a good program was given. Mrs. A. J. Lockridge sang a solo 'The Old House the Wee House' accompanied by Mrs. Gordon David- son, The delegate to the area conven- tion at London in October was chos- en, being Mrs. Horace Aitchison. The Blind Tag Day is being held this Saturday, September 29th., sponsored by the W. I. Mrs. 0. 0. Anderson of Belgrave, masquerade and Easter dances, a! gave a splendid address on "Food and circus and carnival were discussed Its Importance in Establishing World but left over pending various corn- Peace," which was very interesting mittee reports. and informative, The next meeting is Friday, Octo- Mrs. H. Campbell gave a fine talk ber 5th at the Queen's Hotel, when on African Violets which she dis- Carlton Wells, principal of Wells' played and everyone enjoyed her talk Academy, London, will be the guest very much, The meeting was then speaker, i closed and lunch was served. MolesvCottli, it miles from Vinghnnt on Highway 86, Mr. Menzies Was not seriously injured but his ear was a total wreck.,-Staff photo. s Leading Playdown 1921-25). Soloists will be former mem- The big game for the hometown hers of the congregation, I boys will be to-night (Wednesday), when Meaford travels here. A win to- night will knock Meaford out of the playoffs and will put Wingham into the finals against Lucknow. There will be a large turn-out of lVfeaford fans as usual and it is up to 'the 'Wingham sapporters • to get behind_ their team in this Crucial gime:Lees fill those stands and let's drown-out ' that noisy Meaford crowd. Wingham, Crewson 1b; Templeman 1.f.; Jardine I.f.; Seli, s.s.; Westlake r.f.; Groves, c; Gardner, 3b; Sparrow' p; Aitchison 2b; Foster, c.f. Meaford—Smithson 2b; Davies, lb; Miller c.f,; Douglas, s.s.; Freeman, p; Doran, 1.f.; Richardson, c; Chapman, 3b; Smith 4;1. FAMOUS CANADIAN POET ;FORMER RES TO GIVE READING HERE !OWNER PASS illlIANT With which is amalgamated the 0