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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-01-09, Page 1With which is amalgamated the Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WINGHAM, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9th., 1952 Subscription $2.50 per' year; do per copy e Vol. 78 No. 19 0 - 0 - 0 Some of the mail that was damaged in the Brantford mailcar fire has been received here by residents. Many of the envelopes had obviously been' soaked through. 0 - 0 - 0 A figure skating instructor, Ross Smith, professional at the Stratford Skating Club, has been engaged to give instruction from 12,30 to 3.30 on Saturdays. Irving Elliott has left Wingham District High School to accept a position with the Wingham Branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce. 0 - 0 - 0 Mr. and Mrs. Alex Reid report that they received a telephone call from their daughter in Trinidad on New Year's Day. Both Tena and her hus- band, Rev. J. C. Thompson spoke and the reception was very clear. They stated that the weather was hot down there and that they had gone for a swim after their Christ- mas dinner. ALON!"11EMAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian FATHER PRESENTS P M South 9 • Bridge is JEWEL AT INSTALLATION Scene of Accident Committees Named at First Meeting of Town Council That. the Ladies' Auxiliary to Wingham General Hospital has just closed a very successful year was made evident by the reports present- ed at the annual meeting held in the Council Chamber on Friday, January 4th. More than 70 women attended IP' this meeting, which was conducted by the president, Mrs. Murray John- son. The Auxiliary makes itself re- sponsible for „hospital supplies, such as bedding, curtains, gowns, nursery supplies, etc. The ever inc-easing number of patients and larger staff at the hospital has, meant' greater expenditure and more work which was cheerfully undertaken and ac- complished, To meet these financial obligations, several methods are used. Every year there are two rummage sales Which' are the main source of rev- -enue and this year they brought in 41741.01. At the spring Sale, tickets Were sold on a painting which had been donated by Mrs. W. E. McCool, and in the fall, tickets were sold on two turkeys, one of which was given by the Wallace Turkey Farm in Blyth, Marathon bridge parties are held during the winter months with 112 ladies playing. These provide sec, ial intercourse as well as helping the finances. no.cli year, tickets for ,a night's show at the Lyceum Theatre are given through the kindness of Mr. Alton Adams, The Collections from the week of Prayer and the *Holy Week services are received from the lginieterial Association During 1951, the Women's Institutes of the district sent In total clOnatiohe 0 - 0 - 0 At the first meeting of the Wing- ham Bachelor's Club for 1952, Jack Stephens was unanimously elected president. He succeeds Hi Grisdale, who has become a past president ,by reason of his recent marriage, Meet- ings will he held every Sunday night. 0 - 0 - 0 A. business card from the Old Hotel Exchange, which at one time was located where the present Supertest Station and Canada Packers .are now has come into our office through the courtesy of Mr. Ernie Seddon and the owner of the care, Mr.,.Tack MacDon- old, Rules and Regulations of the Hotel Exchange, Wingham, Ont., "Board, .fifty cents per square foot. Meals ex- tra, Breakfast at five, dinner at six, e...supper at seven. Guests are requested not to speak to the dumb waiter. ..Guests wishing to get up without be- iing called can have self rising flour .for supper. Not responsible for diem- Kinds, bicycles or other valuables kept under the pillows. They should be deposited the safe. 'Bicycle' play- .ing cards kept for sale at the office 'but country visitors- are requested :not to play any game .more exciting than Old Maid after 7 p.m., as the noise might disturb the desk clerk's :slumber. The hotel is convenient to all cemeteries. Hearses to hire at 25c .a day. Guests wishing to do a little .driving will find hammer and nails ,in the closet. If the room gets too warm, open the window and see the :fire escape. If you're fond of athletics .and like good ,jumping, lift the mat- :tresses and see the bed springs, Base- Aieballists desiring a little practice will -find a pitcher on the stand. If the lamp goes out take a feather out of your pillow; that's light enough for any room. Anyone troubled with nightmare will find a halter on the bedpost. Don't worry about paying your bill the house is supported by its foundation." Observe Golden Wedding in West A three-tiered wedding cake, giant golden mums and golden tapers de- corated the table for a dinner held in the private dining-room of the King's Hotel in Regina at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. -e9, to mark the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr: and Mrs. John MacTavish of Gallivan, Sask. Mr. and Mrs. MacTavish ,nee Irene Eagleson, were married at River Side Farm, fourth line of Turnberry, on December 19th, 1901. They lived there until 1910 when they moved to Saskatchewan. Present for the occasion were their four children and their families: J. B. MacTavish, of Imperial Motors, Lethbridge, Alta.; his wife,-Clara and son Hugh of the Dominion Bank, Lethbridge; Rev., S. M. MacTavish, M.A., I3.D., of Fort Qu'Appelle, Sask., rhis wife, Jean, and children, Donald, David, Mary and Jimmie; Irene (Mrs. R. Kinnon, her husband, Russell, who farms at Lumsden, Sask., and their daughter, Pat, of Luther College, Re- gina; D. E. MacTavish, of Kaufman Transportation, 'McLeod, Alta., his wife, Eileen and son Peter. Also pre- sent were Mrs. McTavish's brother, W. E. Eagleson, and Mrs. Eagleson, of Vancouver. Mr, and Mrs. MacTavish are resid- ing at 1060 McTavish St., Regina, where a reception was held during the evening. Many congratulatory, messages were 'received including a telegram from Mr, and Mrs. P. M. Eagleson, of Orangeville. Mr. MacTavish is a brother of Mr. James MacTavish of the fourth line of Turnberry and Mrs. Isabelle Walk- er of Teeswater, —Mr. and Mrs. Henry Galbraith, and Lorraine, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elliott spent a couple of days last week in Ingersoll with Mr. and Mrs. Malt. Porter. of $142.00 and the Mary Hastings Group of Wingham gave a cheque for $50.00. All these gifts are much ap- preciated, This year Memo Calendars were sold ,and when all returns are in, will add more than $60.00 to the funds, 'The Auxiliary looks aftei all the sewing and mending for• the hospital. This is done by a cutting committee and six sewing groups who meet once a month in the sewing -room at the hospital where cutting tables, and electric sewing machines are provid- ed. One of these groups is responsible for ,the making of all patients' gowns. Some sewing was done by the Kin- ette Club and the Home Economics Class at the High School. During the year 851 articles were cut and made up, which included sheets, towels, gowns, 'slings, unrsery supplies, etc. Every week, the mending is done, which, in itself is a large task, The Buying Committee reported the purchase of 635 yards of sheeting and 454 yards of flannelette as Well as. other supplies. The Social Com- mittee served tea at the Rummage mice and provided refreshments for the annual meeting, The Auxiliary presents a sterling silver spoon to the first baby born at the hospital in the New Year, They silk) provide treats and decorations for the patients and nurses at Christ, Inas, The report presented by Mrs, MOr- rey ,the Hospital Superintendent, Was Very interesting, She outlined some of the chimps and events which (Coniintied oil page 4.) • KIN ICE CARNIVAL AT ARENA TONIGHT Costumes, pretty figure skaters, races, prizes and fun are all awaiting you at the Kinsmen Ice Carnival to- night, Wednesday, January 9th. ,at 8:15 p.m. Through the courtesy of the Can- adian Figure Skating Association, Canadian Champions Carolyn Spell- man and Marlene Kistner and gold medalist, Fred Yanke will per- form on the program. They are all members of the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club. There is a good chance to pick up some easy money by wearing a nat- ional, fancy or comic variety cos- tume. Prizes; for young and old alike: If you're a flash on skates, maybe you'd like to enter the boys' or girls' race or maybe even the married couples' race .For the athletic types there is even a bicycle and a barrel race. Free skating for everyone after the races. Deceased S.A. Major Was Culross Native Commanding officer of the Salva- tion Army Corps, at Barrie, since September, 1951, Major Clifford Hetherington, died on Tuesday ,Jan- uary 1st. ,in the Torontee General Hospital following an operation. He was born 50 years ago in the Township of Culross, near Teeswater, son of the late Christopher and Su- san Hetherington. He obtained his early schooling at Westford. He moved to the Bluevale Road with his parents and attended the Wing- ham High School and later the Sal- vation Army School at Toronto. His career in the Army took him to Es- sex, Walkerville, Strathroy, Toronto, Kirkland Lake and Sault Ste. Marie, where he, served for six years be- fore being transferred to Barrie. He leaves to mourn his passing his wift, the former Mable Russel; two daughters, Jean, nurse-in-training in Western Hospital, Toronto, and Joyce of Barrie; three sons, Carman, Sault Ste. Marie; Lloyd and Harold, Bar- rie. Surviving also are five broth- ers, Dr. Albert, New York;Dr. Her- bert and Dr. Carman, Brampton; Leslie, on the teaching staff of the Technical School, Toronto and George of Bluevale; two sisters, Mrs. Dun- can (Mary) Thompson, Holyrood and Mrs. Stanley (Lillian) Gallaher, of Wroxeter. Funeral services were held on Saturday at Stratford. INTERMEDIATE REVISED 'A' HOCKEY SCHEDULE Jan. 9 —Kincardine' at Clinton RCAF " 11—Clinton RCAF at Goderich • --Wingham at Kincardine "12—Clinton RCAF at Wingham " 15—Wingham at Goderich —Kincardine at Clinton RCAF " 18—Clinton RCAF at Kincardine " 10—Clinton RCAF at Goderich " 22—Goderich at Clinton RCAF " —Kincardine et Whigham " 23—`Wingham at Clinton RCAF " 25—Kincardine at Goderich " 26—Goderich at 'Wingham • 23—Goderich at Kincardine " 29—Clinton RCAF at Wingham • 30—Wingham at Clinton RCAF Feb. 1---Kincardine at Goderieh. ENGAGEMENT 1)r, and Mrs, Fred G. Thompson, Clinton, announce the engagement of their elder daughter, Alice Louise, to Charlos 1)61141(1 Lloyd, Toronto, son of Mr. and Wire. Charles W. Lloyd, Wingham, The marriage is to be eolentilleed in St, Paul's Anglican V. Wor. Bro. W. J .Adams present- ed Immediate Past Master A. B. Adams, with .his Past Master's jewel in a very interesting and unusual ceremony last Friday night. V. Wor, Bro. W. J. Adams has pelt his son through the lodge, installed him and Friday night presented him with his Past Master's jewel. Installing Officer -was Rt. Won Bro. Walter VanWyek, P, D. D. G. D. W. Jeffs was installed as Wor- shipful Master. Officers installed are: Sr. Warden,—H. A. Mitchell; Jr. Warden, W. H. Smith; Chaplain, E. S. Gauley; Treasurer,—A. M. Peebles; Secretary—H. L. Sherbondy; Sr. Deacon—K, H. Saxton; Jr. Dea- con,—D. T. Miller; Inner Guard-- H. A. MacDonald; Sr. Steward—J. G. Leggett; Jr. Steward—Norman Keat- ing; Director of Ceremonies—Alex Reid; Tyler—R. A. Coutts. Visitors were present from Dres- den, Toronto, Guelph, Weston, Kin- cardine„ Luckn'ow, Teeswater, Blyth and Chicago. Don Jeffs entertained the members and visitors at an informal banuet. fiODERICH TOPS WINGHAM TWICE GODE RICH WINS SAT. NITE 8-7 Fier the second game 'in a row, Goderich Sanii9 Pontiacs defeated 'Wingham Mohawks Satiirday night. It was a heart breaker for the Wingham Club with the winning goal scored at 17:35 of the third period. Newcombe for Goderich scored twice and earned three assists. Hilbert, Underwood, Gibhart, Kilingbeck and Lockridge each blinked the red light once. Sangster in goal did an outstanding job, especially considering this is his first season with the team. Crewson, as usual, played- a good game despite the fact that he was feeling poor. De- fensively, Gibhart and Westlake stood out. WINGHAM--Goal, Sangster; de- fence, Westlake, Pym; centre, Dew- berry; wings, Templeman, Under- wood; subs., Gibhart, Lockridge, Wil- son, Crowson, Hilbert, Killingbeck, Stainton. • GODERICH—Goat Ginn; defence, Biggar, Gould; centre, .,.,.Newcombe, wings, Dubic, McDonald; subs, Bis- sett, Meriam, McPhail, Arbour, Hut- chings, Miller, Pring, Beacom. First Period 1—Wingham Hilbert (Westlake, Kill- ingbeek 5.45. 2—Wingham, Crewson (Wilson) 9.15. 3—Goderich, Newcombe, (McDonald, Dubic) 9.51. 4—Goderich, Biggar (McPhail) 14.25. 5—Goderich, Meriam (Gould) 15.32. 6—Goderich, Newcombe 15.58. • Penalties—Crewson, Gould 2; Big- gar. Second Period 7—Wingham, Underwood (Temple- man, 3.18. 8—Goderich, McPhail, (Bissett, Mc- riam (Gould) 15.32 9—Goderich, Miller • (Newcombe and Hutchings) 0.39. 10—Wingham, Gibhart, (Underwood, Templeman) 15.13. 11—Wingham, Kilingbeck (Hilbert), 17.47. 12—Wingham, Lockridge, (Crewson), 19.22. Penalties, Lockridge, Bissett, Gould Third Period 13—Goderich, Gould (Newcombe, Du- bic) 1.54. 14--Wingham, Crewson, (Hilbert) 10.47. 15—Goderich. Miller (Newcombe) 17.35. Penalties, Wilson, Beacom, Biggar, Arbour. Miss Sarah Gowdy Dies at Clinton A former resident of Wingham for the past number of years, Miss Sarah Gowdy, passed away in her 82nd. year, at Clinton, on Thursday, Janu- ary 3rd. e The funeral service was held from Currie's Funeral Home, Wingham, at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday, January 5th. Service being conducted by Rev. Alex Nimmo, Interment was in Wingham cemetery. WINGHAM BAPTIST CHURCH MISSIONARY SUNDAY Rev. W. K. Dailey recently return- ed from Africa speaks at all services on Sunday, Mr. Dancy has served under the Sudan Interior Mission in the dark continent for twenty-five years. Come and enjoy these inspir ing services and challenging messag- es,11-The Bible The Business Book for the Church - A successful Church. 7—The Bible - The Business Book for the World—Why we have gone wrong 8—Fireside—The Bible—The Business Book for Young People - How to make sure of a successful life when young. Begin the Lord's day at our 10 to 10 Bible Saloon WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The January meeting of the Wo- men's Institute Will be held Thurs- day, .Taiivary 17th., at 2.30 pen. in the Council Chamber, Roll call, An Otitstanding Canadian Woman and Why, Progremlrie conVeriers, Mrs. Haetie and Mrs. Burrell, Citieenehip. hostesses, Aire, Sandorson, Mrs, R. Mundy, Mrs, M. Swanson, Mrs, A 1937 Ford driven by Joseph Simmons of Wroxeter, north bound on No. 4 Highway, was in collision i with a 1934 Chevrolet driven by Ed- win Victor Fear of RR 5 Brussels, which was south bound on the same highway. The accident occurred on the south bridge at 5.35 p.m. Thurs- day evening. Some damage was done to the left front of both cars. No charges have been laid. Article Appears in National Magazine Mrs. Mentie DuVal, Women's Edit- or of the Fur Trade Journal, is the author of the article entitled, "Eleg- ance Our Own Breed" in the January issue of the Canadian Home Journal. The illustrations for this article alone are worthy of mention, being the first quadricoloured cuts of furs to be made in this country. The cost of eight of these plates was $1,900. Mrs. DuVal and her husband, who reside on the B line, are both widely known for their knowledge of raising mink. Mrs. DuVal has also had suc- cess as a writer and poetess. Plan Orange Walk in Wingham This Year At a recent meeting of LO.L. 794, which had as guest speaker, Bro. Earl Hamilton, Huron County Master of North Huron, it was decided with unanimous support of North Huron, South Huron, West Bruce and neigh- bouring Lodges to make this July 12th., -the largest and grandest Orange celebration ever held in Wes- tern Ontario. On Parade ! On *Monday, January 7th., the 99th Bty. started its winter schedule with a very good attendance, The parade was fallen in at 1955 hrs by W. 0. II-. Bill Harris. Sgt .Bill Grover started the motor Transport Course for "G" troop with a lecture on work tickets. An intro- duction to military vehicles was car- ried out by Bdr. Jack Blackwell and Gunners Ken Foxton and Don Mon- gomery. "H" Troop (recruits) began a course on General Military Train- ing and were introduced to the course by Lieut. 'John Jackson. For their second period they were in- structed on the method of firing on the range by Bdr, Borden Jenkins. Recent recruits for the H troop in- clude L. Dale, C. East, H. Francis, 13. Hill, R. Stacey, R. Steuernol and J. Wray. Gnr, G. Schiestel returned to the 99th Bty., after an absence of five years., A team of officers and men from Area Headquarters visited Wingham on Monday night to inspect the local unit The team was headed by Lt. Col. J. K. Mahoney V.C. A New Year's Eve party was held at the local Armouries by the Non- Commissioned Officers of the Bat- tery, the officers and their guests. A very good time was held by all. OFFICE CLOSED The office of G. Alan Williams, Op- tometrist in Wingham will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week so that Mr. Williams will be able to attend the annual Congress of the Ontario Optometrical Associa- tion in Toronto. 9:b At the first meeting of the new Wingham town council presided over by Mayor Gurney, the following committees and their chairmen were formed. Executive Comm.,—Gurney, John- son, Wilkinson; Finance Comm,— Miller, Johnson, McKinney; Street Comm.,—Howson, Johnson, McKin- ney and Purdon; Property and New Construction • Comm.—W i 1 ki n s o n, Burgman and Purdon; Cemetery Comm.—Johnson, Miller and Adair; Fire and Band Comm.—Purdon and Wilkinson; Welfare Comm.—Burg- man and Adair ;Sanitary Comm.— Adair and Burgman; Police Comm.— Gurney, Miller and Johnson. A new Industrial Committee to encourage new industries, was formed consist- ing of McKinney, Howson and Adair, Councillor DeWitt Miller was ap- LETTER BRINGS AID FOR KOREA By Our Wroxeter Correspondent Last week in the Vlf-toeter column we told of a letter received by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mitchell, Wroxeter North, from their son, Ted ,on .active service in Korea for the past year. In it he told of an orphange under the care of the 25th Unit to which he belongs, Mr. Mitchell during the past week has had many inquiries from all around the community as to how help can be given. He informs us parcels of ten pounds at the cost of fifteen cents per pound will be flown in. One group who are interested are asking for suitable donations and packing a number of ten pound par= eels to be mailed this week, There are more than three hundred child- ren to be cared for in this particular orphanage. A suggestion is, those wishing to donate one or more art- icles of clothing could go together until the full ten pounds was reached. It is winter season in Korea and the condition of the children in the camp is described by Ted as "pitiful." Two had died from the cold the pre- vious week. Parcels should be sent as soon as possible to do the most good. The service men in the 25th unit would have bought clothing for the children but none was available to buy. The address is: A 800001 Pte. Mitchell E. C., 25th Canadian F.D.S. (R C A S C), CIO Postmaster C.A.P.O. 5000. Alternative address in care of com- manding officer 25th F.D.S. Chamney—Glenn A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized on Saturday, December 29th., at 3,30 pen., when in the pre- sence of immediate relatives, Rev. George Watt united in marriage, Ruby Viola June, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glenn, Dungan- non, and Gordon Brooks, youngest son of Mr and Mrs. Robert Cham- ney, Donnybrook. The bride, given in Ferriage by her father, was attired in a navy blue gabardine suit with small navy blue hat and matching accessories, and wore a corsage of pink carnations. She was attended by her sister, Mrs. Herb Pocock, who wore a navy blue suit, black hat and matching acces- sories and corsage of pink carna- tions. Mr. Stuart Chamney was his brother's best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at dinner at the bride's home. The dining room was pretty with pink and white streamers and suspended' from the ceiling above the bride's table were white wedding bells,The young couple left later on a trip to Niagara Falls and the States. pointed to the newly created post of Director of Civil Defence. Mayor Gurney welcomed the new councillors and told the council "if we can arrange our committees and if we all pull together we'll have a strong council," Rev. Alex Nimmo opened the meeting with a prayer. A request by George Cameron of Cameron's Billiards to install a pin- ball machine was turned down un- animously by the council in line with the council's policy to keep them out of town. A request from the Board of Direc- tors of Wingham General Hospital for No Parking signs in front of the hospital was set aside until hospital could be approached with regards to building a parking lot. -- Under a revised system of cov- erage with the Workmen's Com- pensation Board, the maximum cov- erage on all volunteer firemen was . raised from $3,000 to $4,000. The mayor, while giving the Execu- tive Committee report, expressed his belief that this would be a Weigle year and he stated his desire to hold" the mill rate down, , The rate on the $115,000 debentures for the new public school was set at l'e ee. Officers for the year 1952 were appointed as follows: W A. Gal- braith, Clerk, treasurer and tax col- lector; J. W. Irwin, chief constable; Lloyd Brant, night constable; J. W. Bushfield, town solicitor; Robert Deyell, cemetery overseer; W. H. Haney, assessor and building in- spector; W. S. Hall public library board for three years; Murray John- son, Wingham Hospital Board; H. L.. Sherbondy, auditor. CONTRACT LET FOR SCHOOL ADDITION The Municipal Boarci has approved the $115,000 debenture issue for the new Wingham Public Scheel accord- ing to information received from the school board. The Department of Edu- cation has already given its approval. The lowest tender, that of the Mowbray Construction Co. was ac- cepted and the contract signed. Work is to commence immediately, weather permitting. Professional Skater Engaged at Arena Due to requests by the skating- public, the Arena Commission has engaged the services of Mr. Ross Smith, professional skater and in- structor, whose services are available only from 12.30 to 3.30 on Saturdays. These lessons are for everyone who wishes to take them with no age limit. Figure skates are necessary. It has been necessary, in order to carry out this arrangement, to set public skating hours from 3.30 to 5.30 on. Saturdays. Mr. Smith is a professional with the Stratford Skating Club and has performed in skating carnivals in. the States, He also holds classes in Seaforth where he has a class of 73. There are four or five skaters at Seaforth of professional calibre, ac- cording to the instructor, It is his plan to hold a carnival with local students and some Strat- ford Skating Club members taking part. MEMBERS OF MAJESTIC Rebekah Lodge are holding a euchre in the Oddfellows Hall on Wed. evening, Jan. 16th, 1952 at 8.15 p.m. Admis- sion 35 cents. Members please bring sandwiches. Everyone welcome. 9-16 b CHAS. E. LEPARD, Proprietor The card also informs us that rates el,re one dollar a day, with good stab- les and home-like accommodation, This column will be glad to print any other examples of humor` that .are forwarded to The Advance office. Year of Progress Reported ,at Annual Meeting. Wingham Hospital Auxiliary These happy young couples are seen enjoying themselves at the annual Eastern Star dance which was a success this year. Left to right are Sally Lou MacWilliam and Jerry Ellsworth, a senior at Kenypn College, in Ohio; To the right are Pat Brophy and Humberto Domenich, a first year student at Pillsburg•h Military Academy, in Minnesota. Both boys are from San Juan, Puerto Rico and were neighbours of Mrs. A. D. MacWilliam, --Staff Photo Church, Clinton, the latter part of H. GOdltini Mrs. 0, Walpole, Mrs. S. Sanitary. t)* "Henry and Mrs. P, A, Parker. The patrons mid patronesses of the annual Eastern Star dance took time out from the festivities to pose tot the photographer. Left to right: Mrs. (ot) Pox, Past District Deputy' Grand Matron; Mrs, P. J. Eaton, Worthy Matron; Melvin 'Ste-wart, Past Worthy Patron; Mrs, Percy &Milton, Associate Matron; Dr. J. A. Pox, Associate Patron; Mrs, Tom Currie, Past District Deputy Grand Mahon. Absent was Murray Taylor, Worthy Patron. —Staff Photo