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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1951-09-26, Page 71 II iiiiiiii 1 iiiiiiiii 11 llllllllllll 1111,111 iiiiiiii 1 lllllllllll 101111,11, lllll ,,1, iiiiiiii lllll llllll • Owing Par d -,mogrera* 99th Battery, R.C.A. WINGHAM Monday, 1 October 1951 1955 hours All prospective gunn'ers welcome. #1100010101 l 1 ll ll 11111f1 llll ll l 4 444isititoit ll On, U,14,„ ll Imola lllll imer1014140 ttti„r uprl min 1, 11,IN I11 iii. PAGE SEVEN Mr. and Mrs. 2lS11.111 Brown, popular local couple, are shown en- tering the !toted. Brunswick for the reception ;.'Pimping that ed- ding in Wingham Baptist Church. Mrs. Brown is the former Anne Isabel Stapleton.--Photo by Hammerton. Lloyd Jacob Humphrey, son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Humphrey of Lucknow, is shown with his bride, the former Florence Marjorie' Willoughby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Skiing, of Wingham.. The wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, with Dr. W. A. Beecroft conducting the ceremony,—Photo by Hammerton I f Ballagh—Darling McIntosh United Church, Delmore, was the scene of a lovely double-ring ceremony, on Saturday, September 22, at noon, when Agnes Darling, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam J. Darling, of Mildmay, became the bride of Harvey Ballagh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fleming Baliagh, BE anon,. The church was beautiful with gladioli and other autumn flowers. Rev. J. H. Martin of Edmore, officiated. Soloists were little Miss Loranne Ballagh and Hillary Bruder, former pupils of the bride, who sang 'Give me Your stand' and 'Because.' They were accompanied by Miss Lillian Darling at the organ. Given in marriage by her lather, the bride wore a gown of white satin, princess style with a sweetheart neck- line. The front panel was of lace and the hack panel was extended to form a short train, She wore a floor-length veil and carried a bouquet, of red roaas and white carnations. The maid-of-honour, Miss Margaret. Darling, of St. Marys, sister 01 the bride, wore a rose taffeta gown with a picture hat, and carried a bouquet of cream and pink mums. Miss Myrtle Ballagh, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid in a gown of blue taffeta and picture hat with a bouquet of mauve flowers.The junior bridesmaid, Miss Ruth Ann Hui stun of Gorrie, wore a mauve taffeta gown with pic- ture hat and carried a bouquet of yel- low mums. Liam Douglas Purdon of Wingham, was ring bearer, Wallace Richardson of Glenannan was the best man and the mbar:, were 'Thomas Darling of Mildmay and Eirilt T ',al - lagh of Belmona Immediately following, the roe: ption was held in the church basement where dinner was served. The bride's mother received in a gown of navy faille with a corsage. of red roses. assisted by the groom's mothcr in a gown of beige shantung with a cor- sage of red roses, Rodgins—Y oung In a quiet ceremony in the United Church parsonage, Tavistoek, the 11ev. C. Cl. Cox united in marriage Doris Elinor, daughter of Mr. and MI's. 1 Alex Young, Lticam formerly of Belgrave and Donald la etch Hod- gins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin E Inierton. The bri.,:e was lovely in a suit of white gabardine and a small hat of navy velvet. Her accessories were en ivy. and she, wore a eorsage of red roses. The couple were unattended. was soloist, accompanied by Gregory Shanahan at the organ. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white statin gown with' long sleeves and train, U neck- line with high stand-up collar, and wide pleat-effect skirt fallinggitrufnata.------- scalloped waistline. Her long veil was attached to a Juliet cap trimmed with seed pearls, ..,he carried a bouquet of white roses and baby's breath and heath) r sent from Scotland. Mrs, Betty Hamilton, of Wingham, was the matron-of-honour ages the Misses Margaret. Morrison atid laabel Grif- fin of Toronto, were bridesmaids, '; he at.andant a' go4 as were Prin- CJIij, auras, l'01"4 ...Mai floor length skirts, and iara-shaped bands of mat- ching velvet, They carried bouquets of eecind-coloured gladioli in .a cas- kt:h. sham.. Albert A. Carr of Toron- w was Sueat man anti sae nomilion and Keith Gibson, were ushers. The reception was held at the Prince Arthur House where the bride's mother received in a grey crepe gown with a corsage of pink roses, assisted by the groom's mother, in a teal blue crepe gown with corsage of red roses. For going away the bride wore a grey suit with navy accessories. The coupio will honey- moon in the north, and wi.1 eteitee. in Toronto upon their return. WEDNESDAY, SEPT., 26th., 1951 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PLPSON WEDNINSDAY NIGHT— , FIRST ENCOUNTER ;fitIES TO MEAFORD Mrs. John Kerr PHIS is mg BM ONE— areaford surprised all by upsetting Wingham Crossett Altreurys 3-1 in the first game of a best of five play- offs. The Meres we robbed of a chance to tic or mem win the game when Westlake hit a home run over the bandstand in the ninth which was called a two base hit by the umpire. There is a local rule at Meaford that a ball hit over the centre-field band- stand is a home run while a ball that hits the bandstand is only a two base hit. This looked like the beginning of a rally by the Wingham team but it was nipped in the bud, Meaford scored three runs in the seventh innings to put the game on ice for the home folks, Miller pitched an outstanding game for Meaford with 16 strike-outs to his credit. Johnny Crowson scored the only run for the home team. Douglas, Free- man and Richardson each bit home runs opposition. Wingham Templeman 1.f.; Foster, c.f.; Crowson lb; Groves, c; Sell, s.s.: ! Westlake, r,f.; Sparrow, p; Gardner 3h; Aitchison 2b. Meaford --Davies, lb; Chapman, 3b; Miller, p; Douglas s.s.; Freeman, eta; Richardson, c.; Doran, 1.f.; Smithson, 2b; Smith, r.f, • Phone 300 You Don't Know Furs Know Your Furrier ••••••••••• Concert _Sunday By S.A. Band The hand concert by the Barton Citadel Salvation Army Band of Hamilton, in Wingham park on Sun- day, has been changed from 3 p.m. to 1.45 p.m. Residents and neighbours should be sure not to miss this big event. They will also play at the Presbyterian .Church on Sunday. This is 'Revival for Survival" week for the local Salvation Army under Lieut. and Mrs. K. Kirby.. Tuesday night Lieut. John Wood spoke. Lieut. Fred Mills will speak tonight (Wed- nesday); and Lieut. and Mrs. A..Mac- Corquidale on Thursday and Friday. These meetings are all being 'held in the hall on Edward Street at 8 p.m. Sunday is the wind-up of the rant, with services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. as well as the 1.45 p.m. band concert in Wingham Park. FRIDAY NIGHT— A former Winghans druggist, Ed- WINfillAll TAKES SEEM waad John Mitchell, 75, died at his home in Toronto recently. He was born in Paisley, Ont., and graduated ' from the Ontario College of Pharm- acy entering business in Wingham. Edward J. Mitchell North St. • In a game that had everything from a home run to a free-for-all, Wing- ham (.7roasett Mercurys humbled the Meaford Peters Lunch team by a score of 6-2. It was a lop-sided con- test from the start with Wingham ' leading 6-0 right up to the last frame when Meaford died in a blaze of glory with two runs. Tempers ran high and flared-up in the ninth when Doran Meaford left fielder, charged Wing- ham's Gardner in a squeeze play at thircI nGardner's teammates rushed in to his assistance as did the Meaford players and they all milled and push- ed around for awhile but no blood was shed, The best of five series is now even with one game apiece. Outstanding for Wingham was Guy Sparrow who was calm in some very tight corners. If he can take the kind of riding that the Meaford crowd gave him like he did Friday night he'll have no trouble in this series. He also came through with the only home run of the game with some as- sistance from the Meaford right- fielder who turned what should have only been a two base hit into a home run. It was Wilt seins hit In' the third frame that brought in the first run of the game and started a Wingham spurt that was never stopped after that, The second run in the game came in this inning also when West- lake was walked, while the bases were loaded. There was no more scoring until the sixth, when with the bases loaded, Aitchison hit a high fly to centre field and Bob Groves and Gardner scored. Foster bunted and was touched out but Sparrow scored on the Meaford pitcher's indecision, making the score 5-0. Sparrow's home run in the eighth put Wingham in the driver's seat with a score of 6-0 and the Meaford rally in the ninth ended the game with a score of 6-2. The .Mercs fielding was very sharp. Outstanding for Meaford, were the Meaford fans who filled the east grandstand and who gave their team the kind of support that every ball club dreams of. Sparrow was the tar- get for a great deal of their needling, In the eighth frame everyone was treated to a display of handkerchief- waving by the Meaford supporters when the Meaford team had men on first and second. It was really quite a colourful sight but it didn't phase Guy Sparrow and the handkerchiefs were then used to wipe the tears from a few eyes as the Meaford side was retired with two outs in a row, no score, While the whole Wingham team was sharp, Crowson at first, Westlake in right field and Gardner at third stoo' out. Wingham— Croy/son, lb; Temple- man, If.; Soli, s.s.; Westlake, r,f. Groves, c.; Gardner, 3b; Sparrow, p; Aitchison, 2b; Foster, cf. Meaford-Davies lb; Chapman, s,s.; Miller, c.f.; Douglas, 3b; Freeman, p; 2b; Smith, r.f. Census Reveals Wingham Growth Preliminary total of the population of Wingham enumerated in the 1951 census has been released by the Dom- inion Bureau of Statistics as 2,625. Compared to the 1941 total of 2,030 this shows an increase of 29.3% in the ten year period, This total does not include over 300 people in Lower Town, who are outside of the corpore ation. Comparisons with other towns are quite favourable. Kincardine's popu- lation jumped only 145 in the same Period from 2,507 to 2,652. Exeter however jumped from 1,589 in 1941 to 2,532 M 1951, due to the Centralia air- port development. One Of the most sensational grow- ths is shown by Sarnia which had a population of 18,734 ten years ago and noW earl boast the- grand total Of 34,420. A junip of almost IN THE SPORTLIGHT Hats off to the WINGHAM CROSSETT MERCURYS, who showed that they had what it tastes to come through in the clineh. L s in MEAFORD was a tough one and for my money. the tolugthtesTmIliql\i''s gangGIIAAl should be a cinch to take tmnight's game here. The boys fought it out right into the eleventh inning when 'SHARPY' SELI'S sensational home run turn- ed what looked like a defeat into victory. A team that plays like that when thecnoi (c,ihips are down is the team to beat. So watch out Lucknow----here At last Friday nite's game the Meaford fans seemed like a swell bunch to come all the way down here to Wingham to give their team such grand support, Sure, they hooted and hollered and we all enjoyed it fine. Besides that they waved their handkerchiefs and stole one of our balls but nobody really seemed to mind that. However. Monday nite's game was different. There is a very thin dividing line between a keen fan and a poor sport. I am sorry to say that some of the Meaford fans showed poor sportsman- ship in the last game. Many of them held up the game for some time while the police were called out by the umpire to push the fans back from the right field boundary, This could be excused because of the fact that there was a full house and good vantage points were few and far between, But those so-called fans who sat directly behind the home plate all during the game and flagged their handkerchiefs in front of Guy Sparrow, the Wing- ham pitcher, certainly were showing poor sportsmanship and lack of coin- mon sense as well. Congrats to CHARLIE CROSSETT, MIKE CARMICHAEL and VIC LOUGHLEAN, who really made the best of some tough spots and pulled thel game out of the fire with sonic. good coaching. It's hard to beat those guys. Mike and Vic, for enthusiasm, They really put their hearts into it, To-night's game is the big one, so how's about giving the boys sonic' real support. Let's not only fill the park, but let the team know you're there. Let's hear you Wingham, fans drown out those Meaford howlers. GROUND RULES— There is a rule in the softball manual which will be of interest to the Meaford team. Rule 63, Section 3 reacts: "A clearly written or typewritten copy of the ground rules shall be supplied by the home team to each con- vener, umpire and the visiting club." If the Meaford club had observed this rule Wingham might have won the playdowna by now. Westlake's Wray over the top of the bandstand in left field which should have vomited as a home run was called a two-base hit in the first game. POOR OFFICIATING— Umpires have a big responsibility and though they do take a lot of abuse ' they're paid for just that. Good umpiring would hive made Monday's game a better One for players and spectators alike and I think that even Meaford would agree on that point. LACK OF ATHLETIC GROUNDS— The Wingham District High School's annual C Id day proved once again to many that there is a definite need for a hirer recreation and athletic field at the High School. There are some who will say that Winghatn has enough sports facilities, and it has, in some activities, But there are no more important sports than those that affect our youth. That is why a larger field, and a cinder track are a necessity, INTERMEDIATE STANDOUT— Ken Saxton turned in an impressive performance in the intermediate pole vault at the field day, beating even the senior mark. With a little coach- ing this boy should turn in some outstanding vaults before he ,graduates from High School. We expect to hear more from Ken, DID YOU HEAR THIS ONE?— An Englishman and a Scotsman were playing golf. After the first hole the Englishman turned to his Scottish friend. "How many did you take?" he asked. "Eight," replied the Scotsman. "I took seven, so that's my hole," said the Englishman. After the second hole the Englishman asked the same question. This time the Scotsman shook his head. "Na, na, laddie," he replied. "It's mae turn to ask first now." • SPORTS ROUND-UP The funeral of the late Mrs. John Kerr, who passed away in Sarnia General Hospital, on Monday morn- ing, was held from Currie's Funeral Home, on Wednesday afternoon, Sep- tember 19th., at two o'clock. She was in her ninetieth yearn.. Mr. and Mrs. Kerr were well known and highly esteemed in this commun- ity, having been in business here for many years. Mr. Kerr predeceased his wife as did also one daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) R. W. (Cora) Hoffman, Those left to mourn the loss of a I loving mother, are Mrs. Benson (tit- lian) Cruiltahank, and Mrs. F. R, I (Ruby) Howson, both of Wingham; ! Mrs, E. A, (Laura) Hammond, of • South Bend, Indiana; and Percy of Sarnia. Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. A. E. Louttit of Wingham and one brother, Foster Fyfe of Toronto. The service was conducted by Rev. W. J. Watt, of Whitechurch, and the pallbearers were, Messrs, C. W. Lloyd, W. A, Galbraith, D. W. Hoffman, W. B Cruikshank, F R. Howson and Dr. G. Howson, Interment was in Wing- ham cemetery. For Best Quality Fur Coats of all Types DU VAL FURS Wingham He moved to Toronto in 1926 and continued in business until 1940. The late Mr. Mitchell practiced pharmacy for over 45 years. He attended Run- nymede Presbyterian Church, where he was an elder. Mr. Mitchell opened his first busi- ness in the old Stewart block, where Thomson Appliances is now located, about 1920. The store was later moved to where .Kerr's Drug Store is now located. He was very active in the Presbyterian Church here and was superintendent of the Sunday School for many years. About 1926, he sold out to C. H. McAvoy, now Kerr's Drug Store. * * 145, followed by the members' prayer. Watch this column next week for I Minutes of the last meeting were read Richardson, e; Doran, 1 .1'.; Smithson, the results of the Wingham Golf • by Mrs. S. Forester in the absence i Club's first tournament, Seven pairs of Wingham Bowlers played in a Twilight Mixed Doubles the word "Harvest". Mrs. Hargrave on Thursday of last week in Goderich. read the treasurer's report and the E. Webster and Airs, Bennett were chancel report was given by Miss M. third, H. Sherbondy and Miss Mc- I Spence, Mrs. J. non gave a reading, ' Pherson were fourth. Who was the man behind home plate who caught a foul fly at last Friday night's game and in trying to throw it back over the screen threw his hat up on top of the netting? May- be he was an early bird politician try- ing to get his' hat into the ring for the coming provincial election. - The public school annual field day will be run off this Friday commen- cing at 9.15 am. It has been organized by the newly-elected athletic com- mittee, Results of the ladies' bowling mix- ed doubles on Monday night of this week were: Mr. and Mrs, E. Webster, 3 plus 23; Mr. and Mrs. 0. Haselgrove, 3 plus 19; Mrs. Scrimgeour of Coder- ich and S. MacLean, 3 plus 13 tag. 33) Yvonne McPherson and H. Sherbondy, 3 plus 13 lag. 31); Mr. and Mrs. In Eidt, Walkerton, 2 plus 14 (ag. 34); Mr, and Mrs. H. Vodden of Blyth, 2 plus 14 (ag. 30). Thirty-two rinks from Goderich, Blyth, Walkerton, Lucknow and Palmerston competed. * The first game for the High School football squad will oe played on Wed- nesday, October 3rd. As yet the sche- dule is not available and who and where they will play is not known to us. Wingham rinks took first and sec- ond at the Clinton trebles tourna- ment for women last week, Mrs. Alex Crawford, Mrs. Gordon MacKay and Mrs. Andy Lunn were the top rink, followed by Mrs. Herb Campbell, Mrs. Mabel 'Hare and Mrs, Art Wilson in second place. FOUR FISH SANCTUARIES der of the afternoon was spent in quilting, Lunch was served at the ! close of the meeting. FOREMEN Harvey Bride, who graduated in May from Toronto University, has left for France, where he will teach English in a high school for a year. Members of the United Church choir, of which he has been a valued mem- ber, presented him with a zippered notebook and the best wishes of many friends go with him. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Doig were at home to many friends on Saturday afternoon and evening on the occa- sion of their 25th wedding anniver- sary. Mrs. Robert Campbell, of Guelph, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earld Pat- terson, who is in a Toronto hospital, in an iron lung and suffering from polio, is said to be slightly improved at time of writing. Miss Sarah Leonard Funeral services were held on Sun- day afternoon from the home of her brother, ,Milton Leonard, lot 32, con. 7, Howick, with public service in Trin- ity Anglican Church, at 4.30 p.m., con- ducted by Rev. G. D. Vogan, for Miss Sarah Elizabeth Leonard, who pass- ed away early Friday morning a.t the home of her brother, after a lengthy illness. Miss Leonard was in her 75th year and had been a resident of Howick Township all her life. She was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, Fordwi eh. One brother, Milton Leonard, sur- vives, and a nephew and nieces. In- terment was In the Fordwich ceme- tery. W.A. Meeting The Ford wich W.A. met in the base- ment of the Anglican Church. The president, Mrs. Marshall Armstrong, opened the meeting by reading Psalm of the secretary, Mrs. Strong, Roll call was answered with a verse with. BL(JE/VALE NEWS Tan's, William Nieholaon was in Blyth on Saturday attending the wed- ding of her niece, Isabel Thuell to William German of Lonch4p. The bride is a daughter of Mr, ari d' Ufa. Wil- liam Thud), residence and the enumeration of in- dividuals in dwellings which were 'closed' at the time Of the census, have yet to be made. Final figures will be published at a later date, Over sixty guests were present from Toronto, Hamilton, Drayton. Gorrie, Fordwich, Wingham and Teeswater. •eddins trhn. Belgrave School Fair CONCERT j A Toronto wedding, of local interest, took place in Runnymede Presbyter- ian church, Toronto, on Saturday, when Dorothy Eleanor Hamilton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, W. Cr. Ham- ilton, of Diagonal Road, Wingham, became the bride of Donald William Morrison, son of Mr. And Mrs. D. W. Morrison, of 30 Weatherell St., Tor, onto. Dia W. A. Beecroft officiated, as- sisted by Dr. A. Currie. The church Was decorated with pink and white gladioli. Mrs. J. 0. Pratt of Fergus, asernemobrasso aseamsetiaana...sesssanassasassossas BELGRAVE Thursday Evening Oct. 4th Children of the District Schools Participating RECITATIONS PUBLIC SPEAKING SINGING SPELLING MATCH After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs, For going away the bride were a Hodgins left for Eastern Ontario. On winter white wool dross with bracelet length sleeve's, bodice and tailored col- their return they will make their lar embroidered with gold thread. i home in Ilderton. She wore u gold bracelet, a gift of the groom, and a wine coat and hat with i enneaneenneennentennetnetennottene black accessories. The couple, are mot- "In an Indian School", The remain- gring to Vu eatern Canada for their which is due to the huge Polymer development, The population totals shown in this preliminary release are Subject to re- vision, Changes due to circumstances FORESTERS' HALL such as the enumeration of individ- ON LAKE HURON I Morrison—Hamilion uals away from their normal place of The Department of Lands arid For- ests has announced that all fishing will be prohibited from May 15th to June 30th (inclusive) in each year, beginning with the year 1951, along the shore Of Lake Huron front Chief's Point, west of Boat Lake, to Wreck's Poiht, near Toberitory, in order to protect the Baas when spawning. The regulations setting aside these waters show four fish sanctuaries and these. Include the shore line be- tWeen Chief's Point and Wreck's Point. By AL /FOEBE,R0 ,ports Editor Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Coutts of Lea- side visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Coutts. --Mrs. D. J. RImmer, of Westanolltat, N, J., is visiting with her sister, Mrs. W. Cl. Hamilton, Diagonal Rd. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Steele of Guelph, spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Murray Rae in Wingham. —Dr, and Mrs. J. R. St. John and family of Uxbridge, spent the week- end with her mother, Mrs, Donald Rae. Mr .Ronald Ste, Markt left last week to take a 'course on electronics at the Ryerson Institute of Technol- ogy in Toronto. —Mrs. Joan McCarthy and son, of Grand Falls, Newfoundland, are vis- iting her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Clark, Wingham, —Mrs. Roy Bonner and children, Peter and Margaret, have returned from a three month's holiday at Campbell River, B. C. They returned on Saturday. —Mr. and Mrs. Frank Galbraith, Elizabeth and Jack Galbraith, of Tor- onto, and Mr. Bill Galbraith of Kit- chener, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Galbraith. —Mrs. H. B. Robinson of Clyde, Alberta, is a guest with Mr. and Mrs. James Mitchell, Wingham. Mrs. Mit- chell recently spent a week in Tor- onto where she met, and returned with her sister-ih-law. Miss Ruth Mitchell of Toronto has been visiting with her parents for the past two weeks. • Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Clark also Mrs. Clark's two daughters, of Tor- onto, took a motor trip to Tobermory, Collingwood, Parry Sound and North Bay last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs arrived home Monday, 17 after visiting her nieces and nephews in Brantford also Mrs. Davidson at Hannon and her daugh- ter Mrs. Radford and granddaughter at Dundas. —Mrs. Christine Currie, Mrs. Irene Stainton and Mrs. Jack Bateson have returned to Wingham after attending the 36th annual session of the East- ern Star, at the Royal York Hotel, in Toronto. The convention lasted from , Tuesday until Saturday. Mrs. In J. Bateson was a Delegate to Grand Chapter, Order of the East- ern Star held in the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, last week. Other members of Huron Chapter attending were Mrs. P. C. Stainton, Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Stewart, and Mrs T. A. Currie. —Rev. E. 0. Lancaster of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Wingham, is attend- ing a conference of the Archdeaconry of Lambton which comprises the deaneries of Lambton, Huron and Bruce. The conference is being held in St. George's Anglican Church, Sarnia, on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, with Archdeacon F. S. Hardy in charge. • • •